🌱 Patch AM: How did turnovers derail Burlington’s Battle of Winn Street showdown?

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In today's newsletter:

• How did turnovers derail Burlington's Battle of Winn Street showdown?
• Will Burlington's existing Toys 'R' Us get company this holiday season?

Also on today's calendar: Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 63 and low of 46 degrees.
• Wednesday: Shifting clouds and sun, temps: high: 64, low: 46.
• Thursday: A steady morning breeze, with a high of 62 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Turnovers Play Key Role in Red Devil Football's First Loss (bcattv.org) — Burlington High's Red Devils dropped to 1-1 after turnovers swung the annual Battle of Winn Street to Woburn, which pulled away for a 40-28 win despite several Burlington touchdowns. Coach Greg Sheridan pointed to ball security and Woburn's strength on the line as deciding factors, as Burlington now prepares for a tough road test against undefeated North Andover on Friday.
   

• Toy Retail Giant Plans 120 New Stores: Will Any Come To MA? (patch.com) — Burlington shoppers already have a Toys 'R' Us location in town, and the company now plans to open 120 more standalone stores nationwide for the upcoming holiday season. While it's unclear if Burlington will see an additional store, the expansion underscores the brand's growing presence alongside its existing Macy's shop-in-shop departments and seasonal mall locations.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Burlington

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum →
  Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History, 241 Wellesley St, Weston
  10:00 am
Sunday October 18
• Austin Prep: Fall Open House →
  Austin Preparatory School, 101 Willow St, Reading
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday September 22
• Government Review Committee →
  Burlington, MA Calendar, 25 Center Street, Burlington
  6:30 pm
• Bee-ing Mindful of the Honeybee →
  Burlington Council on Aging
  7:00 pm
• Board of Health →
  Burlington, MA Calendar, 29 Center Street, Burlington
  7:00 pm
• The Gentlemen Songsters →
  Chelmsford Center for the Arts, 1A North Rd, Chelmsford
  8:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
• BCAT's Video Voyagers Returns September 23rd →
  123 Cambridge St, Burlington
  3:00 pm
• Battle of First Responders: BFD vs BPD Softball Game →
  Marvin Field, S Bedford St, Burlington
  5:15 pm
Saturday September 26
• Lifestyle Wellness Event @ Natural Food Exchange 11am - 2pm →
  11:00 am
Monday October 5
• Burlington Democratic Town Committee Meeting (Basement Conference Meeting Room) →
  Burlington Town Hall Annex, 25 Center St, Burlington
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• It's a Bloch Party! Grand Opening →
  Bloch Performing Arts Inc., 271 Lincoln St, Lexington
  11:00 am
Sunday October 11
• Burlington's FREE Annual Trunk-or-Treat! →
  Burlington High School, 123 Cambridge St, Burlington
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Wingstop - FWS posted a job opening for Cashier in Burlington. Apply here.
• Macy's posted a job opening for Retail Cosmetics Sales Associate - Estee Lauder, Burlington - Part Time in Burlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Burlington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Woburn

• Lead Software Developer - STR - Woburn, MA, US (dice.com)
• Signatures on Senate hopeful's ballot petition draw scrutiny (concordbridge.org)
• A big chemical company is trying a new way to recycle. Neighbors are worried. (adn.com)

Bedford

• Snapshots of Bedford Day (thebedfordcitizen.org)

Arlington

• Arlington Adds Accessible Parking At Popular Park (patch.com)

Ok Burlington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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