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Lahey Hospital & Medical Center Advances State-of-the-Art Robotic Surgery Program
New technology will further opportunities for world-class care for patients Burlington, MA – Lahey Hospital & Medical Center (LHMC) this month furthered its robotic-assisted surgery program with the addition of the state-of-the-art da Vinci 5 surgical system, reinforcing its commitment to advancing innovations in healthcare technology in its mission to deliver extraordinary care to its patients. Lahey Hospital & Medical Center Courtesy PhotoMembers of the medial team at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
Eversource Announces Plan for New Electrical Substation in Burlington
Burlington to Woburn Supply Initiative Why Are We Doing This Project? This project is a proposed new electrical substation in Burlington connecting to the existing electrical distribution network in the area. The project is designed to improve the reliability of the electric system. Sign up to receive routine email updates about the project or learn more about past outreach activities. The work will not disrupt electrical service. Where Is The Work Being Done? This project would include the
The Metro Credit Union Foundation is Accepting Applications for Non-profit Organization Grants
Giving back has always been a part of Metro Credit Union. That's why we've launched the Metro Credit Union Foundation. Established in 2023, the mission of the Metro Credit Union Foundation is to invest in organizations, initiatives, and programs that contribute to the economic and social well-being of local communities and their residents. We are Now Accepting Applications! The deadline to submit is May 19, 2024. Apply Now!We award grants to organizations with the following focus: Community Development-
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center Partners with UMass Chan Medical School on New Research Science Hub
UMass Chan Medical School and Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, part of the Beth Israel Lahey Health system, have signed a research affiliation agreement to create a new quantitative science research hub to improve health outcomes and disparities through population health, digital medicine and health systems science. The research agreement allows the institutions to study clinical data and collaborate on research that benefits the Lahey community and beyond. “Lahey Hospital & Medical Center is pleased to
BACC March 2024 Newsletter
2024 BACC Spring Soirée Thursday, May 2nd, 6-9 PM Members are invited for a celebration of BACC membership. Join more than 150 business professionals for an evening of delicious food, drinks, and socializing. PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS AND SUPPORT THE CHAMBER Members are afforded a number of visible opportunities to showcase their businesses, services and commitment to the business community. Help support the BACC and the programs that promote local business.See Complete Details and Opportunities
Enjoy Live Music at Eddie V's Prime Seafood
RELAX. WE’VE GOT THIS ONE. Longing for a bit of civilized seduction? If live Jazz doesn’t do it, our expertly crafted cocktails will. Poured with precision, and served alongside the stylish rhythms of locally and nationally acclaimed musicians, a drink can easily turn into an exceptional evening. Getting comfortable happens quickly here. In fact, that’s the reason we call it a lounge.March Schedule
MassHire MNWB Seeking Businesses for High School Job Fairs in Metro North Area
MassHire Metro North Workforce Board is looking for businesses to participate in a number of job fairs for high school students in the Metro North area. Are you interested in recruiting the next generation of your workforce? Do you want to network directly with ambitious high school students?See below for the job fair schedule: Somerville - April 2nd Revere - April 3rd Chelsea - April 10th Malden - April 26th Woburn - April 9thInterested parties should reach out to Meagen Yeku
People Helping People Offers Scholarship Opportunity for Burlington HS Seniors
Scholarships totaling $5000 will be awarded to Burlington graduating seniors who demonstrated impactful community service and performed exemplary volunteer work. The money will be paid directly to the tuition officer of the selected institution after receipt of a second-semester bill.Eligibility Requirements:A full-time high school senior & Burlington resident with plans to attend college, university, or vocational/technical school.Application Process:Download 2024 ApplicationBurlington High School
BACC Leap of Kindness Day Food Drive Generates Nearly 1,000 LBs of Food for People Helping People
The BACC community came together in full force this week to participate in our Leap of Kindness Day Food Drive to benefit the Burlington Food Pantry and People Helping People Burlington. Our members were able to contribute nearly 1,000 pounds of food, which the Food Pantry was in desperate need for.The BACC is extremely proud of how our members stepped up to help those in need on this Leap of Kindness Day. The Food Pantry and the staff from People Helping were vert grateful for the support that our
Registration for MCC’s College for Kids Summer Programs Is Now Open
Middlesex Community College makes summer plans easy with its College for Kids program. These interactive and engaging summer classes provide children and teens ages 8 to 17 with unique opportunities to explore careers, learn new skills, meet new friends, and boost self-confidence. Registration is now open.“Our College for Kids programs are a great way for kids to have fun and stay busy in a productive way,” said Ellen Wright, MCC’s Assistant Director of Lifelong Learning and Workforce Development. “Programs
Burlington Water Rates and Billing to Change
Because of vacancies in Burlington’s office buildings, the Department of Public Works is planning to increase water rates by 9.8 percent and sewer rates by 6.8 percent each year for the next three years, says DPW Director Brian White. “Revenues have not been where they should be,” White told the Select Board Monday night. “Commercial water and sewer revenue makes up a majority of revenue, so I want to emphasize that the 9.8 percent increase is not because of additional costs; it’s largely due to a lack
Open Enrollment at The School for Early Excellence
Enrollment is now open for the 2024 school year at The School for Early Excellence. Flexible scheduling, open 7:30am - 3:30pm, and open year round!
Viken Detection Successfully Field-tests Innovative Technology for Detecting Lead Pipes Supplying our Nation’s Drinking Water
Viken Detection, a BACC member and leading manufacturer of detection tools for public safety agencies, today announced its success in piloting a new technology for lead detection in buried water service lines. The company now seeks agency and commercial partnerships for faster deployment, given the urgent threat to children’s health. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides $15 billion of direct Federal funding for lead service line identification and replacement through the Drinking Water State
BACC Holds 6th Annual Black Tie Gala Benefit on Saturday, February 3rd
The BACC held their 6th annual Black Tie Gala benefit, presented by The Herb Chambers Companies, on February 3rd at the Cafe Escadrille. This annual fundraiser supports a sector of the BACC’s Charitable Foundation called the Charitable Partnership Program, which consists of five local charitable organizations that serve the Burlington area. This year's charities consisted of: Burlington Womenade, HELPIS, Mission of Deeds, People Helping People, and Wee Care Burlington. For images from the event: Deena
Renovations Underway for New UMass Chan-Lahey Regional Medical Campus
Burlington, MA – The leadership of Lahey Hospital & Medical Center and UMass Chan Medical School recently signaled the start of renovations for the new UMass Chan-Lahey Regional Medial Campus with a wall-breaking at the school site on the grounds of the hospital at 29 Mall Road in Burlington. Participating in the wall-breaking were, from left, Susan Moffatt-Bruce, MD, PhD, President, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center; Anne C. Larkin, MD, Vice Provost of Educational Affairs, UMass Chan Medical
Burlington Ranks #1 on Best Suburbs in Massachusetts
Article via Boston.comIn a ranking of the best suburbs in Mass., this town was tops StorageCafe ranked 40 communities with an "urban vibe" on a variety of factors, including education, safety, and affordability. Burlington ranked first on StorageCafe's best suburbs with an "urban vibe" in Massachusetts. -Globe staff/file By Caroline BunnellIf you’re seeking a city-like lifestyle without the high cost, Burlington is the place to be, according to an analysis StorageCafe released Wednesday. The
The Taste of Burlington Back with a Bang!
The Taste of Burlington, the area’s most popular food event, returned to the Boston Marriott Burlington on Monday, October 30th for the first time in 4 years since the last event in 2019. After rebranding to just "The Taste" for several years to highlight BACC member organizations from beyond Burlington, the event took back its original name as the restaurant scene in Burlington has expanded and grown to such an extent. 24 of Burlington's best restaurants, caterers, and bakeries showcased their most
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center Celebrates 100 Years of Excellence
Celebrating Lahey Hospital & Medical Center’s 100th anniversary are, from left, Michael Collins, Chancellor, UMass Chan Medical School; Jane C. Edmonds, Chair, Board of Trustees, Lahey Clinic Foundation; Susan Moffatt-Bruce, MD, PhD, President, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center; and Kevin Tabb, MD, President and CEO, Beth Israel Lahey Health. Photo courtesy Lahey Hospital & Medical Center BURLINGTON – Lahey Hospital & Medical Center celebrated a century of excellence while looking toward its future at its
Burlington Celebrates Milestone Connection with MWRA
The Town of Burlington hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Vine Brook Water Treatment to celebrate the completed connection to the MWRA, a new source of water in a town with a history of seasonal restrictions. An extensive collaborative effort between the Town of Burlington, Lexington, and the Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce, led to a significant improvement in the region’s water infrastructure. The extension of the MWRA water main through Lexington to Burlington connects the community to the
BACC September 2023 Newsletter
The Taste of Burlington is BACC! Monday, October 30th, 5-8 PMat the Boston Marriott Burlington Join us for the area's largest food event as dozens of Burlington restaurants showcase their delicious culinary offerings for one night only at the Boston Marriott Burlington. Attendees also enjoy live entertainment, raffle prizes, gift bags and more!Participating Restaurants Thank You to Our Event Sponsors A Sampling of Upcoming EventsSee All Events BACC Member News and Information MCC Announces
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center Receives Top Quality and Safety Rating from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center (LHMC) has once again received five-out-of-five stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in its annual quality and safety assessment of more than 4,500 hospitals across the country. The Overall Hospital Quality Star rating was awarded to only 10.4 percent of 4,654 hospitals in the United States. The Overall Hospital Quality Star rating summarizes a variety of measures across five areas of quality into a single star rating for each hospital. The five
School of Rock Burlington Opens on August 6th
School of Rock's brand new school next to L.L. Bean is now open! Our approach to music education is cooperative, meant to build both musical and personal skills. Owner Mark Abruzzese is a 24-year veteran chemistry and physics teacher and drives the vision of this school to be about the joy we can all find making music with others. Each week students have one 1:1 lesson and one group rehearsal where they play songs with other students.
Lahey Cancer Institute 5K Raises $279,000 to Advance Cancer Services & Resources in the Community
From lahey.org More than 1,250 participants stepped up to support the Lahey Cancer Institute 5K Walk & Run on June 11, raising over $279,000 to fund services and resources for the care of cancer patients and their families. The fundraising event, held at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center in Burlington, serves to support the Lahey Cancer Institute’s patients, celebrate its survivors, remember those who have been lost, and highlight its talented professional team of care providers. In its 17 years, the event
BACC April 2023 Newsletter
Member News and Information Azzur Training Center And Northeastern University Hosting Life Science-Focused GMP Workshops Azzur Group and Northeastern University have teamed up to offer Training Workshops at Northeastern's Innovation Campus in Burlington. Individuals interested in the life science industry as a possible career see more... Beth Israel Lahey Health and UMass Chan Medical School Receive Approval To Establish Regional Medical Campus Lahey Hospital & Medical Center and UMass Chan Medical
Burlington Receives $500,000 Complete Streets Grant
Article from BCAT NewsFebruary 13, 2023 The Town of Burlington’s Department of Public Works has received a $500,000 Complete Streets Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Highway Division. The grant will fund the construction of sidewalks along Blanchard Road starting at South Bedford Street to Muller Road. This project fills in the gap between the existing Van De Graaff Drive and Seven Springs Lane bike paths. The project also includes crossing improvements, pedestrian wayfinding,
Northeastern University Announces It Will Build a $10M Quantum Technology Lab at its Burlington Innovation Campus
A $3.5 million grant from the state of Massachusetts will help advance the field of quantum technology, create jobs and change our lives for the better. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University Northeastern University’s Innovation Campus in Burlington, Massachusetts, is set to become the epicenter of cutting-edge quantum technology, thanks in part to a new grant. From: Jessica Taylor Price, Northeastern Global Newshttps://news.northeastern.edu/2022/09/07/quantum-technology/ Massachusetts Housing
BACC Holds 5th Black Tie Gala Benefit
For images from the event: Deena Corany Photography, AFC Urgent Care Photo Booth The Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) held their Black Tie Gala benefit, presented by The Herb Chambers Companies, on February 4th at the Boston Marriott Burlington. This annual fundraiser supports a sector of the BACC’s Charitable Foundation called the Charitable Partnership Program, which consists of eight local charitable organizations that serve the Burlington Area. Nicolas Gennetti, CEO of The Herb Chambers
BACC February 2023 Newsletter
Member News and Information BACC Holds Black Tie Gala Benefit The Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) held their Black Tie Gala benefit, presented by The Herb Chambers Companies, on February 4th at the Boston Marriott Burlington. This annual fundraiser supports a sector of the BACC’s Charitable Foundation called the Charitable Partnership Program see more... Burlington Board Of Health To Update Hazardous Materials Regulations In an effort to update antiquated rules and guidelines, the Burlington