🌱 Patch AM: Can Burlington upset undefeated Wilmington in Friday night’s home showdown?

What's up Burlington! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Can Burlington upset undefeated Wilmington in Friday night's home showdown?
• How new life sciences grants could open doors for Burlington residents

Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Beautiful with clouds and sun, with a high of 70 and low of 56 degrees.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 80, low: 64.
• Friday: Chance of a p.m. shower, with a high of 81 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Red Devil Football Loses 42-14 to North Andover on the Road (bcattv.org) — Burlington High's Red Devils fell 42–14 at North Andover despite striking first, dropping their record to 1–2. Standouts included touchdowns from Brian Teguia and a trick-play pass from Joseph Gerrior to Shane Sheehan. The team now returns home to face undefeated Wilmington on Friday, a matchup local fans can watch live on BCATTV's YouTube channel.
   

• Governor Healey Announces MCC to Receive More Than $2 Million Expand Career Pathways in the Life Sciences (patch.com) — Massachusetts is investing over $5.2 million in life sciences training, with programs specifically supporting residents in communities including Burlington. Middlesex Community College will expand its robotics and automation training, while partner organizations like Just A Start and the Institute for Protein Innovation build hands-on lab and biotech skills, aiming to connect local trainees with growing life sciences employers across the state.
   

📸 Around Burlington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Burlington

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 1
• Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
  American Legion Post 221, 357 Great Rd, Bedford
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Veterans Thanksgiving Food Drive →
  American Legion, 162 Winn St, Burlington
  9:00 am
• 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

Wednesday September 30
• Free Community Dinner →
  The Presbyterian Church in Burlington, MA, 335 Cambridge St, Burlington
  9:00 am
• BACC Lunch and Learn at Wegmans: US Small Business Administration →
  Wegmans, 53 3rd Ave, Burlington
  12:00 pm
• Town Meeting →
  Burlington MA
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• A presentation by Mike Tredeau →
  6 Lexington St, Burlington
  6:30 pm
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
Sunday October 18
• Local Middlesex Author Doing A Book Signing of Newly Released Book →
  Barnes & Noble, 98 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Kohl's posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Woburn. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Woburn

• Council narrowly OKs new Franklin Street townhouses (homenewshere.com)
• ISpecimen Supports Hospital Validation of New Chemistry Analyzer (marketscreener.com)
• Massachusetts Athletics Announces John F. Kennedy MS '76 Gift for Head Hockey Coach Endowment - University of Massachusetts Athletics (umassathletics.com)

Bedford

• Bedford Trails Committee Plans Oct. 3 Walk (thebedfordcitizen.org)

Wilmington

• Coffee With Cops Coming Up In Wilmington (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: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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