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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.

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  • The Girl Scouts celebrated the 100th Anniversary of the organization this month and the selectman celebrated all the organization does for the community and the girls involved
  • A look at what was the most popular movie rentals from all Burlington Redbox locations last week
  • Running in the marathon this year? Let us know and fill out a Burlington Patch trading card
  • Tim Gunn, host of Project Runway, was at the Burlington Mall last week for the debut of the 2012 Lucky Brand Jeans collection
  • Purchase a brick for the Grand View Farm renovation project and have it inscribed with a personal message
  • Caring Bunny Hopping Into Town For Children with Special Needs The Caring Bunny, a program to give children with special needs a low-stress way to get a picture with the Bunny during the Easter Season, will be at the Burlington Mall this Sunday morning

Business:

Government:

  • Burlington Patch sat down with Selectmen Ralph Patuto to discuss his campaign for re-election to the Burlington Board of Selectmen
  • Burlington Patch sat down with Planning Board Candidate John Kelly to discuss his campaign and why he is running for the board
  • Burlington Patch sat down with Planning Board Candidate Barbara L'Heureux to discuss her campaign and why she is running for the board
  • The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot is April 13, the day before the Burlington Town Election
  • MBTA staff will present the solution to the MBTA Board for its approval April 4. If approved, the changes would be effective July 1
  • A letter to the editor in support of Michael Runyan for Selectman

Police & Fire:

  • Burlington PD to receive $5,000 from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) to address teen drinking
  • Burlington Police Logs for March 13 to 15
  • Burlington Police Logs for March 16 to 17
  • Do Kyun Kim, 18, of Burlington will be arraigned in Middlesex Superior Court in Woburn on April 2 on charges of rape, indecent assault and batter and making threats

Columns:

  • The Burlington Public Library has a wide variety of upcoming programs and events
  • Cooking With Sheila: Modernize the traditional pork chop and applesauce dinner. Try this pineapple salsa instead
  • Pet of the Week: This cat and others are up for adoption through Lots of Love Cat Rescue

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