Police Seek Suspect In Nearly $2,000 Burlington Mall Theft
BURLINGTON — Burlington police are trying to identify a suspect accused of stealing nearly $2,000 in merchandise from a Burlington Mall store, according to a Patch report, while residents look ahead to a weekend of family entertainment and history programming at the mall and around town.
COMMUNITY & ARTS
Two events top the town's cultural calendar this week. On Friday, July 24, the town will host "Family Friday Flicks: National Treasure," a free community screening. The same evening, History At Play™ brings "A Revolution of Her Own!™" to Burlington, a live performance portraying Deborah Sampson, the Revolutionary War-era soldier.
On Saturday, July 25, the "Second Annual Slice Swap Cake Picnic: Red, White & Blue Edition" gives residents a chance to swap homemade desserts in a patriotic-themed community gathering.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"Police Seek To ID Suspect In Nearly $2K Theft At Burlington Mall" — Police are trying to identify a person accused of stealing $1,925 in merchandise from Tory Burch at Burlington Mall last month, according to Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/burlington/police-seek-id-suspect-nearly-2k-theft-burlington-mall).
"3 Dozen MA Beaches Closed Ahead Of Brilliant Summer Weekend: See Latest Forecast" — Heavy storm runoff this week pushed up the number of closed beaches statewide even as forecasters call for a sunny weekend, Patch reports. Burlington is not directly named among closures but the regional advisory affects nearby swimming spots (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/burlington).
"Massachusetts Has The Best School System In The Nation, New Report Says" — A new national report ranks Massachusetts public schools first in the country, according to Patch, a distinction that reflects on districts statewide including Burlington's own schools (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/burlington).
"Here's What About $1 Million Gets You In Burlington Real Estate" — Patch highlights an "extensively renovated" five-bedroom Burlington house on the market, illustrating the town's continued high-end housing demand (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/burlington).
COMING UP
Family Friday Flicks: National Treasure screens Friday, July 24. History At Play's "A Revolution of Her Own!™" performance is also Friday, July 24. The Second Annual Slice Swap Cake Picnic takes place Saturday, July 25. The Board of Health meets Tuesday, July 28. The Summer Dance Intensive is scheduled for Monday, August 3, per Patch's community calendar.