Hello, Burlington!

Members of Burlington’s Historical Society will gather tonight at 7:00 in the Human Services Building to share stories of World War II. This first event of its kind held by the Society will feature stories handed down to Historical Society Members by their family members who served in the armed forces during WWII.

All are welcome to this no-cost event, and light refreshments will be served. The building is accessible so anyone who wants to attend can be there! Doors open at 6:30.

Burlington Law Enforcement Hosts Safety Events for Schools, Religious Houses

Burlington Police today and tomorrow will be hosting the first regional I Love U Guys School Safety Symposium for law enforcement professionals focused on how to respond to and recover from emergencies in schools. Three keynote speakers will talk about their own experiences and how to create a safe school in today’s world. Registration is closed, and while these are things we shouldn’t have to think about, it’s important to highlight that our community is engaged in planning for such situations.

Registration is also open for the Protecting Houses of Worship training on Tuesday, November 7. Members of BPD will lead faith leaders and their volunteers and employees through various sessions designed to improve safety and plan for emergencies. The event offers three different sessions.

• Session 1 - basic security concepts and response to an active threat (for faith leaders & professionals)

• Session 2 - de-escalation and mental health support/response (for faith leaders & professionals)
• Session 3 - de-escalation and response to active threat for volunteers/informal staff such as ushers and greeters

This event was originally scheduled for October 20. Register for the new date.

Today in Burlington

Municipal Meetings and Community Events

• 6:00 - 8:45 PM - Tabletop Board Game Group for Adults - This week’s theme is Card Games! Anyone 16+ is welcome to drop in and play. Come meet your Burlington neighbors and have some fun! (Library, No registration required)

• 6:30 PM - Planning Board meets; agenda is summarized below. Note that, while they’ll be discussing the warrant articles for January’s Town Meeting, this is not a Public Hearing; this means that, while the public can listen to the discussion, you won’t be able to participate tonight. Watch tonight, though, and you’ll be able to provide input at the next Planning Board Meeting on November 16. (Town Hall and Virtual)

  

• 6:30 PM - BHS School Building Committee: Owner’s Project Manager (OPM) Interviews. This process will result in the selection of a firm to work with the Committee in performing the feasibility study to see what the next iteration of Burlington High School might look like. (School Committee Room and Virtual)

• 7:00 PM - Burlington Historical Society presents Stories We Remember: World War II (Human Services Building, 61 Center Street; doors open at 6:30, and the event is accessible.)

Sports and Activities

Marshall Simonds Middle School’s Junior Devils beat Bedford last night by a score of 36 to 8, finishing out the regular season 8-0. Next week they’ll head to Concord for a championship game!

Today’s the big day for two BHS sports teams, with the field hockey and volleyball teams playing the first of their tournament games in the Round of 32. Volleyball (#12 seed) against #21 Mansfield is at BHS at 5:00, and Field Hockey (#23) is in Worcester at 6:00 to face #10 Doherty Memorial. Knock ’em dead, Lady Devils!

Volleyball at The Tech is also in the post-season, with #9 seed Shawsheen taking on #24 Pembroke at home. Let’s go, Rams!

And, the soccer tournament bracket came out yesterday. Our boys didn’t make the post-season, but the girls earned the #28 seed and will be traveling to #5 Grafton for a 4:00 game on Saturday.

See you tomorrow, neighbors!

Nicci

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