Burlington Biotech Firm To Merge, Fund $89 Million Cancer Trial

A biotechnology company headquartered in Burlington agreed late Friday to merge with a United Kingdom drugmaker in a deal designed to help finance an $89 million Phase III melanoma trial, according to a trade-press report. The all-share agreement is among the most consequential moves yet for a Burlington-based life-sciences firm.

SCHOOLS

Marshall Simonds Middle School students were recognized for bringing history to life through a statewide civics challenge, according to the district's news page. The recognition comes as Burlington Public Schools works through the final weeks of summer break, with teachers set to return for setup and professional development starting Aug. 25 and students back in classrooms for grades 1-12 on Aug. 31.

COMMUNITY & ARTS

Burlington held a Mental Health Awareness Night themed "You Are Not Alone," according to the town's news page, bringing community members together in a show of support. Further details on organizers and turnout were not available.

ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS

"Scancell merges with Nasdaq shell Neuphoria to fund USD 89m Phase III melanoma trial", UK-based Scancell Holdings plc has agreed to an all-share merger with Neuphoria Therapeutics Inc., a biotech headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, to help finance an $89 million Phase III melanoma trial, according to a report from trade outlet AllSci (read it at https://allsci.com/news/clinical-trials/scancell-neuphoria-merger-merges-with-nasdaq/).

"More Than 180 Restaurants Offer Deals For Restaurant Week: MA Cheap Eats", More than 180 restaurants across Greater Boston and Central Massachusetts, including participants near Burlington, are offering prix fixe menus starting at $27 for Restaurant Week, per Burlington Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/burlington).

COMING UP

Four town boards and committees are scheduled to meet in the coming week: the Burlington Government Review Committee on Tuesday, Aug. 4; the Conservation Commission on Wednesday, Aug. 5; and the Planning Board on Thursday, Aug. 6, all per the town's online calendar. Community Safety Night is also set for Wednesday, Aug. 5.

Marshall Simonds Middle School will hold two Grade 6 meet-and-greet sessions, from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4, and 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, according to the district calendar. Burlington Patch's community calendar also lists an Annual Tent Sale for Friday, Aug. 7.

Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.