Good Morning, and a Happy Monday to you! I’m hoping this one isn’t quite as foggy as the last. Figuratively speaking, that is.

The second I sent yesterday’s Buzz, I realized I’d forgotten to include our fundraising banner, updated for the week. Rather than send a correction, I wanted to highlight it today and say - YOU ARE ALL ROCK STARS! As of today, we have $75 to donate to People Helping People, and the month isn’t even half over. I’d love to maximize our donation, so if you’re still on the fence, now’s your chance!

The People Helping People Thanksgiving drive is this Saturday at United Church of Christ. Here’s a list of the items they’re looking for:

Mayonnaise
Pasta
Cereal, Oatmeal
Chicken Broth
Cooking Oil
Jelly
Sugar, Flour
Coffee, Tea, Cocoa
Liquid Dish Soap
Toiletries (shampoo, hand soap, deodorant)

My family will be there helping out - hope to see you there!

Shawsheen Tech Appoints New Director of Data Assessment & Admissions

Recently, our local technical school appointed a new member of the School Leadership Team. Hallie Larocque was hired to fill a position vacated when her predecessor shifted to a new position within the school. Join me in congratulating Hallie on her new role, and read more here.

Today in Burlington

Meetings and Events

The highlight of my day will probably be grabbing that winter catalog and going at it with a pen, finding ways to keep my kids occupied during the Dark Day this winter.

• 10:00 AM - Town Clerk - Post Processing of Eligible Ballots - The deadline for receipt of mail-in ballots was Saturday, and today is the day the ballots received after the polls closed on Tuesday will be counted and added to our totals. I’ll update you when the finalized results are ready, but I don’t expect the numbers to change the overall outcome for Burlington or the state.
• 3:00 PM - Winter Recreation Catalog available on the Recreation Department Website.
• 5:30 PM - Board of Assessors holds their regular meeting.
• 6:00 PM - Recreation Commission will talk about their 2024 capital plan.
• 6:00 PM - Select Board will vote on that Library Trustee appointment and hear the final report from the Transportation Committee. They’ll also vote on the Sidewalk Program, the Town Common policy, and more. (Join online)
• 7:30 PM - Information Systems Security Advisory Committee (ISSAC) will meet to check on how implementation of the Cybersecurity Plan is going. (Join online)

Sports and Activities

Score Update

Some sports championships happened this weekend.

• The combined Woburn/Burlington swim team went to states and boasted some of their best work of the season, with participants showing the team’s season-fastest times in 50 free, 200 free relay, and 400 free relay.
• Boys’ Cross Country won the Divison 2A state championship and will be advancing to the All State meet.
• Varsity cheer took second at regionals, advancing to state.

Today’s Schedule

Today our JV Boys’ Football team plays in Belmont at 4:00.

That’s all I’ve got. See you tomorrow!

Nicci