Burlington Police Purchase Defibrillator Via State Grant

The police department was recently awarded funding for the life-saving device.

Burlington Store Sells Big Winner In Mass Lottery

A Burlington store sold a scratch-off ticket recently that landed a huge prize.

Water Price Hike Approved In Burlington: Reports

The Select Board has approved a water rate hike to make up for revenues lost due to the lingering effects of the pandemic.

Community Rallies Around Burlington Man Who Suffered Blood Clot

'Two days ago Zaven had a brain bleed while he was getting out of the shower and collapsed.' His roommate saved his life with a 911 call.

Blood Donations At Emergency Levels: Where To Donate In Burlington

Since early January, about 265 blood drives across 27 states were canceled due to weather, potentially leaving hospitals in short supply.

Christmas Tree Collection Schedule Released For Burlington

Christmas tree collection will begin later this month.

Renovations Begin At UMass Chan-Lahey Regional Medical Campus

Renovations are underway at the school site on the grounds of the Burlington hospital.

$1 Million Prize Sold At Burlington Store: Mass Lottery

The lucky player of a $10 scratch-off ticket can cash in on the massive prize.

Burlington Releases Holiday Trash/Recycling Pickup Schedule

The town has released the schedule for trash/recycling pickup for Thanksgiving week.

Burlington Community Leader: Emma Jones, Therapeutic Rec Specialist

This submission comes from Kelly Lehman, a Burlington reader who nominated Emma Jones, a therapeutic recreation specialist.

Burlington Resident Jay Barnes Leads 'Lawn Mowers Dream Team'

The Burlington Lawn Mowers Dream Team is a volunteer group helping local residents.

2 Pickleball Courts Proposed At Burlington's Northwest Park

Two pickleball courts have been proposed for Northwest Park that will be open to the public.

Burlington Autumn Celebration Promises Family Fun This Weekend

The event will be Saturday at the Sculpture Park.

Burlington Awarded Grant To Support MBTA Communities Zoning

The state announced funding for the project via the Community One Stop For Growth program.

Bank Plans Renovations, Updates Of Burlington Branch

Salem Five Bank has big plans for its Cambridge Street building, which was constructed around 1960.

Burlington Releases Yard Waste Collection Details

Yard waste collection in Burlington will begin next week and run for seven weeks.

Coffee With A Cop Next Week In Burlington

National Coffee with a Cop Day is coming up and residents will have a chance to talk with Burlington police officers.

Large Residential Project In Burlington Opens Next Month

A 167-unit apartment building in Burlington is now leasing units with a move-in date of next month.

Burlington Citizens' Police Academy Begins This Week

Students in the academy will learn about Massachusetts criminal law, firearms and defensive tactics, emergency preparedness, and more.

Mosquito Spraying This Week In Burlington

The town said that mosquito spraying will be conducted during the evening hours this week.

Safety Town Event For Kids Coming Up At Burlington Mall

Children will learn about pedestrian, bus, and traffic safety at the back-to-school event.

West Nile Virus Detected In Mosquitoes From Burlington

West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquitoes​ recently collected in Burlington.

Burlington Police, Fire Departments To Hold Community Safety Night

The free event next week is for adults and children of all ages and aims to celebrate the community and its public safety personnel.

Burlington Mosquito Spraying In July: See Dates

The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project is spraying to control mosquito populations in area towns next week.

Hazardous Waste Collection Event This Weekend In Burlington

The town's spring hazardous waste collection event will be Saturday.

Burlington Children Still Can Apply For Youth Public Safety Academy

Run by the Middlesex Sheriff's Office, the weeklong camp is for ages 8-12, who will learn safety skills and get to meet first responders.

Burlington Hosting Town Shred Day Next Month

The event is for residents only and IDs must be presented. Participants are allowed to bring 2 boxes of materials to shred.

Burlington Nurse Creates Assessment Tool To Help Patients, Colleagues

In honor of National Nurses Week, Patch celebrates Carly Mears, a Beverly native who works at Burlington's Lahey Hospital & Medical Center.

Burlington: Mattress Recycling Program Helps Environment, Youth

UTEC is a nonprofit that provides curbside collections and hires court-involved youth to help with the mattress recycling process.

Burlington PD Hosting Prescription Drug Take Back This Weekend

The event will give residents a chance to dispose of dangerous, expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs.

Burlington Public Library Holding Patron Appreciation Day

The event will be a celebration of the library's win in the Minute Madness reading competition. There will be cookies, raffles and music.

Burlington Voted Among Best Suburbs For City-Like Lifestyle

The list, published by StorageCafe, was based on factors like affordable housing, business environment, shopping and dining, and health.

Burlington Public Library Wins Minute Madness Reading Competition

Burlington defeated Tewksbury Public Library in the final round of the bracket-style tournament that concluded on Wednesday.

Burlington's Lahey Hospital Celebrates 100th Anniversary

Dr. Frank Lahey, a young surgeon and WWI veteran, founded Lahey Clinic in Boston in 1923. The clinic moved to Burlington in 1980.

Burlington Public Library Reaches Final Round Of Minute Madness

Burlington faces Tewksbury after defeating Georgetown in the competition to see which library's patrons can log the most reading minutes.

Residents Encouraged To 'Beautify Burlington' In April

In honor of Earth Day, residents are asked to pick up litter. They can get free garbage bags and gloves from the Conservation Department.

Burlington Public Library Hosting Drive For Local Food Pantry

On April 1, a donation station will be set up at the library where nonperishable items can be dropped off for People Helping People.

Burlington Students Have Until April 3 To Submit TOBSF Applications

The Town of Burlington Scholarship Fund (TOBSF) awards college grants to seniors at BHS, private schools and technical schools.

Burlington Marks 224th Birthday, Big Celebrations Planned For 225th

Burlington was incorporated on February 28, 1799. From 1730 to 1799, today's Burlington was Woburn Second Parish.

Burlington Library Taking Part In 'Minute Madness' Reading Competition

Libraries from around MA will compete in a bracket-style tournament to determine which library's patrons can log the most reading minutes.