A Look at This Week's News
A look back at some of the stories covered by Burlington Patch this week.
A runner cools off along the course in Framingham.
Justin Saglio
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This was a busy week in Burlington and so a busy week here at Patch. In case you missed any of our stories, here are some of the highlights and links to our articles to help you catch up.
Stories of the week:
Top Stories:
- LIVE BLOG: Boston Marathon 2012 Let Patch help you keep up with the progress of local runners in today's race
- Marathon Monday Patch is bringing you updates and pictures as we get them
- Youngsters Cast Votes, Learn About Democracy The Burlington Town Clerks Office held a vote for underage residents at the polls this Saturday
- Winner: Best Liquor or Package Store Who won the weekly pol
Feature Stories:
- "Immortals" Tops Burlington Redbox Rentals This Week A look at what was the most popular movie rentals from all Burlington Redbox locations last week
- Numerous Boston Marathon Runners Treated for Heat Many Marathon runners have reportedly been affected by the heat today
- UPDATED: Boston Marathon Tracker: How are Burlington's Runners Faring? Check out the times of local Boston Marathon runners
- PatchCast: 2012 Boston Marathon Edition The special edition PatchCast recaps images and outcomes of the 116th Boston Marathon
- Burlington's Brian Hood Named 2012 Hobey Baker High School Character Award Recipient Hood Attended the April 9 Ceremony at The Sports Museum at TD Garden in Boston
- Breakfast Rotary to Bring 4th of July Parade The Burlington Breakfast Rotary Club is looking for residents and groups to get involved by making a float
- Memorial Students Greet "Out of this World" Visitor U.S. Astronaut Stephen Bowen visited Memorial Elementary School last week to talk to the students about the space program, reaching for the stars
- Letter to the Editor: Think Outside the Bottle for Earth Day A letter to the editor on how to use less plastic and celebrate Earth Day
Government:
- BHS Students Lend Hand at Polls with iPads Burlington High School students volunteered at the polls on Saturday by using their school-issued iPads to help voters find their districts
- Letter: Thank You Burlington For 3 Years on the Board A letter from former selectman Daniel DiTucci
- Letter to the Editor: Thank You Burlington Voters and Supporters A letter from newly-elected Planning Board member Barbara L'Heureux
- Letter to the Editor: Thank You to Voters and Supporters A letter to the editor from newly-elected Selectman Mike Runyan
- Calling Civic Minded Residents: Town Meeting has Open Seats There are five open seats for Town Meeting in three precincts and the Town Clerk's office is holding a meeting to have them filled on April 30 at the Public Library
Business:
- Business Owners: Claim Your Listing and Connect with Customers In this quick video, we show you how to claim listings in Patch Places to better promote your business through Burlington Patch.
Police & Fire:
- Police Logs: Vehicles Egged, Man Threatened by Ex-Girlfriend Burlington Police Logs for April 6 to 9
- Police Logs: Man Arrested for Assault and Battery; Possible Peeping Tom Spotted Burlington Police Logs for April 10 to 13
- Police Logs: Man Arrested for Nighttime Breaking & Entering, More Mailboxes Destroyed Burlington Police Logs for April 14 to 16
Columns:
- Cooking With Sheila: Spring Strawberries and Cream on Biscuits Pair fresh strawberries with sugar, cream and buttermilk biscuits for a delicious Spring dessert
- The Book Corner: News From the Burlington Public Library The Burlington Public Library has a wide variety of upcoming programs and events
