🌱 Patch AM: See what Healey’s new grants will change along Middlesex Turnpike.

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:

• See what Healey's new grants will change along Middlesex Turnpike.
• How a new venue could save Burlington's all-night grad party

Also on today's calendar: It's a Bloch Party! Grand Opening and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Scintillating sunshine, with a high of 68 and low of 45 degrees.
• Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 64, low: 44.
• Sunday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 64 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Governor Healey announces money for projects in Woburn (New Boston Street 2.0) and Burlington (Middlesex Turnpike) (homenewshere.com) — Burlington is set to receive over $3.2 million in state grants for big changes along Middlesex Turnpike, including pedestrian upgrades, traffic control improvements, new public open space, and planning work in the Mixed Use Innovation District. These investments are tied to the town's first MBTA Communities Act housing project, bringing 188 new units with required affordable housing.
   

• Post-Grad Party Committee Renews Commitment to BHS Tradition (bcattv.org) — Burlington High School's parent-run Post-Grad Party is ramping up fundraising and outreach to keep the long-running, all-night celebration alive for the Class of 2027 and beyond. Organizers are moving next year's event from BHS to Dave & Buster's in Woburn to boost attendance and are asking Burlington families to avoid competing graduation-night parties while encouraging donations and volunteers year-round.
   

📸 Around Burlington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Burlington

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• It's a Bloch Party! Grand Opening →
  Bloch Performing Arts Inc., 271 Lincoln St, Lexington
  11:00 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

Saturday October 10
• Standout to SUPPORT IMMIGRANTS - No Fear Street Theater →
  District Avenue & Burlington Mall Road, Burlington
  11:00 am
• Beginner Book Binding - Custom Journals (Burlington) →
  75 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington
  3:00 pm
• EKIGUNDA MASAVU →
  12 A Street, Burlington
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• You're invited to the annual Trunk-or-Treat at Burlington High School →
  Burlington MA
• Sunday Service /Culto da Familia 10:30AM →
  1 Burlington Mall Road, Burlington
  10:30 am
• Burlington's FREE Annual Trunk-or-Treat! →
  Burlington High School, 123 Cambridge St, Burlington
  1:00 pm
• 2026 Peabody Community Market →
  Community Covenant Church, 33 Lake St, Peabody
  3:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• Local Middlesex Author Doing A Book Signing of Newly Released Book →
  Barnes & Noble, 98 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington
  12:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• Fall Castleberry Fair →
  Shriners Auditorium, 99 Fordham Rd, Wilmington
  10:00 pm
Sunday October 25
• People Helping People Trivia Night at Lord Hobo →
  Lord Hobo Brewing Company, 5 Draper St, Woburn
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Woburn

• School Committee OKs $10 custodial fee hike for WMHS rentals (homenewshere.com)
• Hyatt Supercharges US Hospitality Growth With Cheaper Builds, New Funding and Conversion Led Brands (travelandtourworld.com)
• VEIR Raises $110 Million Series C to Accelerate Commercialization of Superconducting Power Delivery Technology for AI Data Centers (rutlandherald.com)

Bedford

• Community Connection: Bedford Community Emergency Response Team (thebedfordcitizen.org)
• GUEST COLUMN: First Baptist Church of Bedford Celebrates 70 Years of Ministry and Community (thebedfordcitizen.org)

Reading

• 'Apparent Homicide' Investigation Underway In Reading, Police Say (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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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