Town marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Burlington on Sat, Oct 17

• Town marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Town of Burlington issued a notice recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, drawing attention to the issue locally.Town of Burlington
• Town posts resident guidance on kratom. The Town of Burlington posted information explaining what residents should know about kratom, a substance sold locally.Town of Burlington
• Town announces launch of The Link. The Town of Burlington announced the launch of a new initiative called The Link this week.Town of Burlington
• Lawmakers press for ICE facility investigation. State lawmakers are demanding an investigation into Burlington's ICE detention facility, Patch reports, though the specific concerns driving the call were not detailed in available coverage.Burlington Patch
• Patch voter guide covers candidates, polling sites. Burlington Patch published a 2026 election voter guide covering candidates, polling locations and early voting details ahead of the Nov. 3 state election.Burlington Patch
• New gaming venue to open in Burlington. A new entertainment venue opening in Burlington will feature 12 interactive gaming rooms and more than 55 challenges, according to Patch.Burlington Patch
• Patch checks in on fall sports midseason. Patch looked at which Burlington high school fall sports teams are surging as the season reaches its midpoint.Burlington Patch

Coming up

• Sun, Oct 18: Monster Dash costume race and haunted walk. The 15th annual Monster Dash 401k Costume Road Race and Haunted Walk takes place Sunday, Oct. 18, in Burlington, per the Patch community calendar.Burlington Patch
• Sun, Oct 18: Middlesex author holds local book signing. A local Middlesex County author holds a book signing for a newly released book in Burlington on Sunday, Oct. 18, according to Patch's event calendar.Burlington Patch
• Mon, Oct 19, 6:00 p.m.: Select Board meets Monday at Town Hall. Burlington's Select Board meets Monday, Oct. 19, at 6 p.m. at 29 Center Street.Town of Burlington
• Mon, Oct 19: Early voting continues through Oct. 24. Early in-person voting for the Nov. 3 Massachusetts state election continues at Town Hall through Saturday, Oct. 24, with varying daily hours each day.Town of Burlington
• Tue, Oct 20, 6:00 p.m.: Fox Hill building panel meets Tuesday. The Fox Hill School Building Committee and School Committee meet jointly Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 6 p.m. at 123 Cambridge Street.Town of Burlington
• Thu, Oct 22, 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Registered juniors sit for PSAT Thursday. Registered Burlington High School juniors take the PSAT on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.Burlington Public Schools
• Thu, Oct 22, 6:30 p.m.: High school building panel meets Thursday. The Burlington High School Building Subcommittee and School Committee meet jointly Thursday, Oct. 22, at 6:30 p.m.Town of Burlington
• Fri, Oct 23, 6 to 9 p.m.: Memorial PTO holds Monster Mash party. Memorial Elementary School's PTO hosts its Monster Mash Halloween Party on Friday, Oct. 23, from 6 to 9 p.m.Burlington Public Schools
• Fri, Oct 23, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.: Pine Glen PTO throws Halloween dance. Pine Glen Elementary School's PTO holds a Halloween Dance on Friday, Oct. 23, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Burlington Public Schools

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