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30th Anniversary

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Prevention Connection: Alcohol-Free Weekend Kicks Off With Fun on the Commons

Marilyn Belmonte of the Burlington Drug & Alcohol Task Force is inviting the community to participate in this year's Alcohol-Free Weekend, which begins with a fun gathering on the Town Commons.

The following is a guest column by Marilyn G. Belmonte of the Burlington Drug & Alcohol Task Force: The Burlington Drug & Alcohol Task Force would like to invite the community to help us celebrate our 30th anniversary reducing underage drinking and youth drug abuse. This year’s “Alcohol-Free Weekend” kickoff ceremony will be held on the Burlington Common on Friday April 27, 2012 from 5-7pm.  Free pizza and beverages will be served.  Musical entertainment will be provided by Fab4Ever, retired police chief Fran Hart’s band. Bring chairs or a blanket and enjoy the music! During Alcohol-Free Weekend, we ask adults in our community to pledge to stay alcohol-free for one weekend just before proms and graduation.  By making this pledge, we send …

Saturday, April 7, 2012

Prevention Connection: Celebrating 30 Years of Prevention

Marilyn Belmonte of the Burlington Drug & Alcohol Task Force invites readers to celebrate the force's 30th Anniversary.

The following is a guest column by Marilyn G. Belmonte of the Burlington Drug & Alcohol Task Force: The Burlington Drug & Alcohol Task Force would like to invite the community to help us celebrate our 30th anniversary reducing underage drinking and youth drug abuse. The Burlington Drug and Alcohol Task Force was formed in 1982 in response to former Governor Ed King’s request for community support concerning legislation to combat the problem of drunk driving.  Concerned citizens and professionals in Burlington formed the first local volunteer prevention group of its kind in Massachusetts.  This spring’s events begin with the “Alcohol-Free Weekend” kickoff ceremony on the Burlington Common on Frida,y April 27, 2012 from 5 to 7 p.m.  Each …

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