Burlington: A Week in Review
A look back at some of the stories covered by Burlington Patch this week.
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:
- Bobby Flay Eatery to Open at the Burlington Mall The first Bobby’s Burger Palace in the Commonwealth should open in the fall
- Burlington Ready to Celebrate Fourth of July The Burlington Breakfast Rotary Club's Fourth of July Parade will kick-off at 10:30 a.m. At 17 Terry Ave and continue to the Commons, where the fun continues
Feature Stories:
- Red Cross Issues Emergency Call for Blood Donations Fewer than anticipated donors in June means a shortage in available blood stores. Blood drive in Burlington today for all who want to help
- The Suburban Odyssey of the #BrooklineBear Black bear sightings from Medfield to Newton
- Wildlife Officials: Bear Captured in Brookline is Cape Cod Bear Environmental officials captured a black bear in Brookline this afternoon and have confirmed that it is the bear that spent time on the Cape earlier this month
- Shawsheen Students Worked Hard on Grand View Farm Students from multiple disciplines worked this year, and will return in the fall, on the renovation of Grand View Farm
- Patch Snap: Burlington U14-3 Boys Division Winners Patch Snap is an occasional post that features pictures from around Burlington or Burlington residents out and about
- Boston Tall Ships Schedule 2012 Tall ships are coming this weekend. Here are some of the highlights
Government/Politics:
- Charley Murphy: Thank You for a Great 16 Years (Letter) A letter to the public from Rep. Charley Murphy
- Grand View Farm Advisory Committee Presents $25k Gift The funds will be used to hire a landscaping engineer to finish the planning of the final stage of the renovation project
- POLL: Should Scott Brown Agree to More Senate Debates? Democratic candidate Elizabeth Warren has agreed to more debates than the Republican senator and has called on Brown to agree to more
- Patch Snap: New Town Administrator John Petrin Taking Oath Patch Snap is an occasional post that features pictures from around Burlington or Burlington residents out and about
- David Fionda, CPA and Entrepreneur, Throwing Hat in Ring for Outgoing Murphy's Seat David Fionda is seeking the Democratic ticket for the 21st Middlesex District
- Sen. Brown, Elizabeth Warren Weigh in On Health Care Decision Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown and his Democratic challenger Elizabeth Warren react to the Supreme Court's decision on the Affordable Care Ac
Business:
- Roots Yoga Opens with Great Response from Community Roots Yoga held its opened its doors last Friday with a well-attended grand opening
Police & Fire:
- Police: String of Vehicle Break-ins Under Investigation Police are looking into a string of motor vehicle breaks that have included the theft of GPS units, laptops, IPods and loose change
- Police Logs: Lone 2-Year-Old Enters Liquor Store, Caller States Beggar a Fake Veteran Burlington Police Department logs from June 11 to 13
- Police Logs: Multiple Shoplifting Incidents, Car Break and Mailbox Egged Burlington Police Department logs from June 14 to 16
- Police Logs: Vehicle Window Smashed, Shoplifters Summoned and Swears Chalked on School Wall Burlington Police Department logs from June 17 to 19
- Updated: Tierney Brother-In-Law Sentenced, Claims Tierney Lied The congressman's brother-in-law spoke out against him after the sentencing
Columns:
- Cooking With Sheila: Seven Layers of Goodness Dip This easy to make seven layer dip is great for parties since it is best served at room temperature and won't take up valued space in the host's fridge
- Life in the Mom Lane: Did Hockey Mom's Actions Cross the Line? What are your thoughts on this Marlborough mom's actions? Let us know in the comments section below