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🌱 Patch AM: Large Lizard On The Loose In Burlington; Animal Control Called In

Make time for 2026 Peabody Community Market on the Burlington Patch calendar

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Hello Burlington! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Monitor lizard discovered in Burlington parking lot prompts unusual rescue
  • Custom-crafted Burlington ranch hits the market on Lantern Lane
  • How Burlington police tracked down $20,000 in stolen jewelry overnight

Also on today's calendar: 2026 Peabody Community Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Saturday: A shower or two; not as warm, temps: high: 72, low: 56.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 71 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Large Lizard On The Loose In Burlington; Animal Control Called In (patch.com) — Burlington residents may have noticed animal control responding to an unusual call after a mangrove monitor lizard was discovered hiding in a car's wheel well in a local parking lot. Burlington Police Animal Control, with help from Cambridge Animal Control and Rainforest Reptile Shows, safely captured the illegal-to-own reptile and reminded residents that exotic pets often require permits and cannot survive New England winters.
   

• 'Exceptional' 3-BR Ranch Hits The Market In Burlington (patch.com) — House hunters in Burlington can check out a custom-built three-bedroom, two-bath ranch at 32 Lantern Lane, now listed for $869,900. The home offers 1,332 square feet, detailed finish carpentry, abundant natural light, and move-in-ready condition for buyers seeking quality craftsmanship in town.
   

• Burlington police recover over $20K of stolen jewelry after overnight store break-ins (boston25news.com) — Burlington police say they arrested a suspect after two overnight jewelry store break-ins on Cambridge Street and recovered more than $20,000 in stolen items. Officers responding to burglary and motion alarms found the man allegedly trying to flee on a dirt bike, then discovered the jewelry in his backpack. He faces multiple felony charges and arraignment in Woburn District Court.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Burlington

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Other local events
    Monday September 7
  • Labor Day - Town offices Closed →
    Burlington, MA Calendar Burlington, MA 01803
  • No School, Labor Day
    Green Meadow Maynard, MA 01754
    • Tuesday September 8
  • Toddler Storytime
    Burlington Public Library Fogelberg A , 22 Sears Street, Burlingt
    11:00 am
  • Memoirs, Mostly Book Club
    Burlington Public Library Fogelberg A , 22 Sears Street, Burlingt
    2:00 pm
  • Junior LEGO League
    Maynard Public Library Storytime Room , 77 Nason St, Maynard, MA
    3:30 pm
  • Kids Beaded Dragonflies
    Burlington Public Library Fogelberg B , 22 Sears Street, Burlingt
    4:00 pm
    • Thursday September 10
  • Einstein's Workshop School Year Classes and Programs Open House →
    Einstein's Workshop, 25 Adams St, Burlington
    6:00 pm
    • Saturday September 12
  • Codman Estate Fine Arts and Crafts Festival →
    Codman Estate, 34 Codman Rd, Lincoln
    10:00 am
    • Tuesday September 22
  • The Gentlemen Songsters →
    Chelmsford Center for the Arts, 1A North Rd, Chelmsford
    8:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Woburn

  • Ernie Adams is amused someone cracked one of the Patriots' long-held secrets ... but he's still not talking (bostonglobe.com)
  • Downtown Office Building Approved For Conversion Trades For $8.5M: The Boston Deal Sheet (bisnow.com)
  • iRobot's Roomba Max 875: The Ultimate Cleaning Machine (investorshangout.com)

Bedford

  • uniQure files AMT-130 BLA after stop-start FDA path (allsci.com)

Wilmington

  • 'Best Of Both Worlds': 4-BR Colonial Hits The Market In Wilmington (patch.com)

Ok Burlington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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