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Rockland Trust Announces Acquisition of Enterprise Bank
The agreement will unite two relationship-driven organizations and expand RocklandTrust’s footprint into northern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. Rockland, Massachusetts and Lowell, Massachusetts (December 9, 2024) - Independent Bank Corp., parent of Rockland Trust Company (“Rockland Trust”), and Enterprise Bancorp, Inc., parent of Enterprise Bank and Trust Company (“Enterprise Bank”), have signed a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Enterprise will merge into Independent and
BACC 2024 Holiday Food Drive
The BACC is partnering with the Burlington Food Pantry to meet the increased food needs during the holiday season, and can truly use the help. The BACC is encouraging our members to set up collection boxes for non-perishable food items in their offices. Needs include:Coffee (Ground or K-Cups)Tea, CocoaCereal, OatmealBaking MixesCooking OilFlour, SugarJellyKids' Snack FoodsTissues, Toilet PaperAll other non-perishable foodsAll businesses will be promoted as participants in this program on our website and
BACC Members Offer Spaces to Host Holiday Parties This Season
Looking for a venue to host your company's holiday party? Stay local and enjoy some of the best food, entertainment, and drinks in the area while celebrating the holidays with your team. Be sure to check out all of our members that are offering space for holiday parties this season below:Mooo....BurlingtonChopps Italian Steakhouse & BarLegal Sea FoodsRedstone American GrillBurtons GrillBlack & Blue Steak and CrabThe BancroftGoodnight Johnny'sEddie V's Prime SeafoodKings Dining & EntertainmentSmith &
BACC Holds 2024 Taste of Burlington at Boston Marriott Burlington
The Taste of Burlington, the area’s most popular food event, returned to the Boston Marriott Burlington on September 30th. Some of Burlington's best restaurants, caterers, and bakeries showcased their most delicious culinary offerings to the packed house from Burlington Area businesses and residents.See BCAT TV's coverage of the event The success of this event would not be possible without our world-class restaurants, who put on a spectacular show for over 400 attendees. Burlington's restaurant scene has
Northeastern University Partners with TransAction Associates & Middlesex 3 For Shuttle Service to Burlington
Northeastern University is excited to introduce a new shuttle service that connects co-op students from their Boston campus to Burlington’s dynamic business community. This initiative, developed in partnership with Transaction Associates and the Middlesex 3 Coalition, aims to eliminate transportation barriers and open the door for local businesses to access top-tier talent through Northeastern’s renowned co-op program.The cost of the shuttle is supported by a grant secured by Representative Ken
Riemer & Braunstein LLP Honored by Boston Business Journal with Corporate Citizenship Award
For the 19th consecutive year, Riemer & Braunstein has been honored by Boston Business Journal with a Corporate Citizenship Award as one of Massachusetts’ largest corporate charitable contributors. Congratulations to Riemer & Braunstein for this honor!To read the full BBJ list, visit here: https://lnkd.in/ePsKVEFY
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Burlington Adpots New Emergency Notification Service
Burlington is switching to a new emergency notification service known as RAVE. Residents and business owners can sign up for RAVE now if they wish to receive emergency and routine messages from town agencies in the future. RAVE is a Massachusetts-based company that will provide the same services and features as CodeRED did previously, but with an easier-to-use interface. To sign up, visit here. The switch took place on Monday, July 1. Residents may receive calls from CodeRED telling them about the
GRECO Truly Greek Opening at The Burlington Mall
Xenia Greek Hospitality today announces their award winning concept Greco Truly Greek eatery will open at Burlington Mall, Boston's premier suburban family shopping & dining destination. The 2,400 square foot indoor space designed by RSPACE and Luciano Architecture will accommodate seating for 54, in addition to a 625 square foot seasonal patio which will accommodate seating for 34. The opening is currently slated for July 1. “The Greco Truly Greek concept is going to be a great addition to the
Burlington Food Pantry’s Julie Lewis Earns Commonwealth Heroine Award
The Senior Pantry Manager of Burlington’s food pantry, People Helping People, has received a 2024 Commonwealth Heroine Award, which goes to women leaders across Massachusetts who make their communities better, often without fanfare or recognition. “I was really surprised and overwhelmed, but it’s really gratifying,” Lewis said. “Especially in this economy, we’re always adding more clients, the need is out there. The word is out there that we’re here to help, and I think that’s always been my personal
UMass Chan-Lahey Regional Medical School Campus Completes Construction, Readies for Inaugural Class
Open house, ribbon cutting mark completion of construction The new UMass Chan-Lahey regional medical school campus, which is set to welcome its first students in August, features state-of-the-art technology, a cutting-edge simulation center and collaborative learning areas. The first cohort will include approximately 25 medical students.Burlington, MA – UMass Chan Medical School and Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, celebrated the completion of construction of the new
Riemer & Braunstein Announces Kristine Hung as New Partner
Kristine Hung, Chair of the BACC Government Affairs Committee was promoted to Partner at Riemer & Braunstein LLP in Burlington. Congratulations Kristine!Riemer & Braunstein Announces Promotions Riemer & Braunstein LLP, a law firm concentrating on the representation of financial institutions and debt and equity funds in a broad range of real estate finance and commercial finance transactions, as well as the representation of regional and national real estate owners and developers, today announced the
Middlesex Community College Awarded First Place at 2024 AACC Awards of Excellence
Middlesex Community College won first place in Advancing Institutional Equity and Belonging at the 2024 American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Awards of Excellence. MCC President Phil Sisson and Provost & Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs Arlene Rodríguez accepted the award at a ceremony hosted in Louisville, Kentucky on Monday, April 8. “This achievement is a collaborative effort from many individuals and divisions across the college and it is an honor for our efforts to be recognized
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
VIKEN Detection Donates Equipment to Burlington Police Department
BURLINGTON — Chief Thomas P. Browne is pleased to share that Burlington Police received an equipment donation from VIKEN Detection on Wednesday, March 27. VIKEN Detection donated a “Nighthawk” handheld X-ray device to the Burlington Police Department and also extended an ongoing loan of its newest detection product, the “Foxhound” trace narcotics analyzer. VIKEN’s Nighthawk is a handheld X-ray imaging system that allows officers to detect contraband, narcotics, weapons, and explosives, especially if
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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
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
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
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
Middlesex Community College Announces Tuition-Free Links Program to Provide Students Extra Support
Middlesex Community College provides students of all ages and backgrounds with opportunities to pursue higher education. Students who have a high school diploma or equivalency credential can take advantage of MCC’s Links program. The tuition-free program is designed to provide extra support for students starting college. “Links students benefit from extra support while taking classes toward their chosen associate degree major or certificate program,” said Karen Spengler, MCC’s Links Program
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
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,
