Good Morning, Burlington!

If you’re walking around the house wondering why your phone and your oven clock don’t match, it’s because the clocks sprang forward last night. Take a moment today to fix up all the manual clocks in your house (like the one on your thermostat)—unless you’re one of those rebels who leaves them until they’re correct again in November!

In addition to budget season being in full swing, lots is happening this week in Burlington, including the beginning of Ramadan tonight and St. Patrick’s day next Sunday. If you’ve got stories to share about how you celebrate these or any other holidays, let us know and be featured in Community Celebrations!

Speaking of St. Paddy’s Day, taste the flavors of Ireland this Wednesday or Friday at lunchtime courtesy of Shawsheen culinary and hospitality students. Enjoy traditional St. Paddy’s flavors like corned beef, lamb stew, or a smoked turkey Reuben at a very reasonable price for dine-in or takeout. Click below to secure a reservation or pre-order your meal!

Community Information

Shawsheen’s Culinary Maestros Extend an Invitation to the Community for St. Patrick's Day Lunch

Nicci Kadilak • Mar 3, 2024

Press Release from Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Shawsheen Valley Technical School's Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management programs are set to dazzle taste buds with a specially-crafted St. Patrick's Day inspired menu, available for dining in or takeout on March 13 and 15.

Read full story →

Ask Your Candidates - Submit Debate Questions to the Buzz

The local election is coming up on April 6, and there are many opportunities to hear from your candidates before then. There will be candidate forums (which the Buzz will let you know about!), interviews, and debates to help you learn more about your candidates—especially those for the contested Select Board, School Committee, and Housing Authority races—and make an informed decision at the polls.

This Tuesday, BCAT will be recording the first of the debates, and Buzz founder, Nicci, will be one of the panelists. We have some questions prepared, but we’d love to know what you want to hear from your candidates, as well. What do you want to hear about from candidates for the Town Moderator, Select Board, School Committee, and Housing Authority races? Reply to this email or send a message to hello@burlington.buzz, and we’ll review and use as many questions as we can!

And while you’re thinking about that, Hive members can listen to our interviews with Town Moderator candidates Bill Beyer and Adam Senesi.

This Week in Burlington

Municipal Meetings and Community Events

Monday, March 11

• 9:00 AM - Ways & Means Town Hall II Subcommittee - Council on Aging (Council on Aging Director's Office)
• 7:00 PM - Tween Event: Diamond Art Mario Stickers (Burlington Public Library; Register)
• 6:00 PM - Select Board (Town Hall and Virtual)
• 7:30 PM - Information Systems Security Advisory Committee (ISSAC) (Virtual)
• 7:00 PM - English at Large Conversation Group (Burlington Public Library; Register)
• 7:00-10:00 PM - Auditions for First Night at Burlington Players (The Park Playhouse</a>; Sign Up for Timed Spot; Audition Form)

Tuesday, March 12

• 8:00 AM - Ways & Means Town Hall 1 Subcommittee Meeting (Town Hall Annex Basement Meeting Room)
• 10:30 AM - Toddler Storytime (B, MCI) (Burlington Public Library)
• 7:00 PM - School Committee (Burlington High School and Virtual)
• 7:00 PM - Board of Health - CANCELED

Wednesday, March 13

• 12:00 PM - EdD in Educational Leadership - Online Information Session (Bay Path University; Virtual, learn more)
• 12:00-6:00 PM - Cousins Maine Lobster (Wayside Shopping Center)
• 4:00 PM - Council on Aging (61 Center Street and Virtual)
• 6:00 PM - MBTA Communities Zoning Info Session (Grand View Farm)
• 6:30 PM - BHS Coffee Hour Concert (Burlington High School)
• 6:30 PM - Cooperative College Fair (Reading Memorial High School)
• 6:30 PM - Zoning Bylaw Review Committee (Virtual)
• 7:00 PM - Ways and Means (Town Hall and Virtual)

Thursday, March 14

• Elementary Conferences (by appointment)
• 12:30-3:00 PM - Bridge Club (Human Services Building, 2nd floor)
• 4:00 PM - Teen Event: Celebrate Pi Day! (Burlington Public Library)
• 6:30 PM - Burlington High School Building Committee (Virtual)
• 6:30 PM - Conservation Commission (Town Hall and Virtual)
• 6:30 PM - Leprechaun Traps (Fogelberg B, Burlington Public Library; Register)
• 7:00 PM - Board of Library Trustees (Burlington Public Library)

Friday, March 15

• 9:00 AM - Ways & Means Local Education Subcommittee (Shawsheen Technical High School)
• 10:30 AM - Mysterious Mornings Book Group (Periodicals Room, Burlington Public Library)
• 10:30 AM - Toddler Story & Craft (Burlington Public Library; Register)
• 11:30 AM - Preschool Story & Craft (Burlington Public Library; Register)
• 7:00 PM - Wine and Diamonds (Made in Burlington; Tickets)
• 8:00 PM - Court-Martial at Fort Devens (Arlington Friends of the Drama, 22 Academy Street, Arlington; Tickets)

Saturday, March 16

• 10:00 AM - Weaving Class - get crafty with Jen and select which spring time item you’d like to make when you register. (Made in Burlington; Tickets)
• 8:00 PM - Court-Martial at Fort Devens (Arlington Friends of the Drama, 22 Academy Street, Arlington; Tickets)

Sunday, March 17

• St. Patricks Day - Learn more about this holiday. How will you celebrate? Tag us on social media #BurlingtonBuzz
• 10:30 AM - Kid’s Bunny Crafts age 4+ (Made in Burlington)
• 1:30 PM - Academy Award Afternoons: Barbie (Burlington Public Library)
• 3:00 PM - Court-Martial at Fort Devens (Arlington Friends of the Drama, 22 Academy Street, Arlington; Tickets)

Sports and Activities

Student athletes are resting from the winter season and gearing up for spring. Tryouts and practices will start next week, and contests will begin the week after.

Burlington High School’s DevilBotz robotics team has finished getting their robot ready for competition, and they’ll be heading to regional competitions next week and the week after. The 16th and 17th they’ll be at the Reading Memorial High School Field House, and the following weekend they’ll be at the high school in Revere, showing how this year’s creation measures up in a series of music-related tasks. These events are free and open to all, so come out and show your support to our Robotics Team!

That’s all for today, neighbors. Have a lovely Sunday and we’ll see you tomorrow!

Nicci

Thank you for reading Burlington Buzz. This post is public so feel free to share it.