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🌱 Patch AM: DA Makes Decision On Charges Against Protesters At Burlington ICE Facility
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Good day Burlington! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Charges dropped in protest at Burlington's ICE facility
Also on today's calendar: Austin Prep: Summer Preview and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, temps: high: 83, low: 67.
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• DA Makes Decision On Charges Against Protesters At Burlington ICE Facility (patch.com) — Residents may be interested to know that prosecutors have dropped trespassing charges against two activists arrested during a 2025 protest at the ICE facility on District Avenue in Burlington. The protesters had tried to deliver food to detainees and refused to leave when told outside food was not allowed, as part of a broader demonstration over alleged mistreatment at the federal site. 
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- Austin Prep: Summer Preview →
Austin Preparatory School, 101 Willow St, Reading
5:00 pm - Yoga of Energy Flow YOGA TEACHER TRAINING with Daniel Orlansky, Andrea Fotopoulos & others →
The Arlington Center, 369 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington
6:00 pm - Sudbury PMC Kids Ride (all riders welcome!) →
Ephraim Curtis Middle School, 22 Pratts Mill Rd, Sudbury
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Other local events
- Freshman BBQ
Maynard SD Maynard, MA 01754 - Early In-Person Voting - at Town Hall →
Burlington, MA Calendar, 29 Center Street, Burlington
8:30 am - Teen Volunteering: Craft Prep
Burlington Public Library Fogelberg C , 22 Sears Street, Burlingt
4:00 pm - Pajama Storytime
Burlington Public Library Fogelberg C , 22 Sears Street, Burlingt
6:30 pm - Burlington High School Building Sub Committee & Burlington School Committee →
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6:30 pm - Great Reads Discussion: Nothing More of This Land
Maynard Public Library Roosevelt Room , 77 Nason St, Maynard, MA
7:00 pm - Sing with Lexington Pops Chorus →
Hancock United Church Of Christ, 1912 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington
7:30 pm - Einstein's Workshop School Year Classes and Programs Open House →
Einstein's Workshop, 25 Adams St, Burlington
6:00 pm - Codman Estate Fine Arts and Crafts Festival →
Codman Estate, 34 Codman Rd, Lincoln
10:00 am
Thursday August 27
Tuesday September 8
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 12
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🗞 Nearby News
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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
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