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Also on today's calendar: Golden Cypress Gallery and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. What's the Deal With That Pink House? (burlington.buzz) — That once-pink house at Wilmington Road and Cambridge Street turns out to be one of Burlington's original 1792 schoolhouses, with a twin over on Francis Wyman Road. The story traces how these tiny district schools evolved into today's six-building Burlington school system and even explains what happened to the old Union School and West and North Schools.
2. Beyond Town Hall: Meet the Elected Officials Working For You (burlington.buzz) — Burlington residents are represented at the State House by Senator Cindy Friedman, Representative Ken Gordon, and Governor's Councilor Mara Dolan, all of whom invite locals to reach out for help. From mental health and immigration to early literacy funding and judicial appointments, they describe how Burlington's priorities shape statewide decisions and share how residents can contact them or attend public meetings.
3. POST Commission suspends certification of Burlington officer after domestic violence arrest (boston25news.com) — A Burlington police officer has had his state law enforcement certification emergency-suspended after a domestic violence arrest, and must surrender his badge, firearm, and other equipment. The officer, already on administrative leave, was arraigned in Woburn District Court, while Burlington police say they'll conduct a thorough internal review and emphasize that the allegations do not reflect the department's values.
4. Red Devil Football Dominates Lexington 48-0 in Season Opener (bcattv.org) — Burlington High's Red Devils opened their football season with a dominant 48-0 home win over Lexington, showcasing contributions from multiple scorers and a shutout defense. With 18 seniors leading the way after heavy graduation losses, the team now turns its attention to hosting rival Woburn in the Battle of Winn Street this Friday.
5. He called 911 to get her help. Instead, she ended up in ICE custody during a mental health crisis. (bostonglobe.com) — A Brazilian woman's detention after a mental health crisis is again drawing scrutiny to conditions at ICE's Burlington holding facility, where detainees report sleeping on concrete and lacking medical care. A federal judge ordered her release and questioned why women recovering from miscarriages are held there at all, as advocates say the site is increasingly used for extended overnight stays.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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