Chief Thomas Browne has started his role as Burlington's chief of police.
There's going to be a new chief in town soon, but that's not all.
Police Chief Thomas Browne will be sworn in Wednesday, June 30, at 6 p.m. at Grand View Farms in a public ceremony.
The bicycle is described as a Mountain Trek 220​, purple in color, with a black seat made by Schwinn​.
“They each bring their own unique backgrounds, experiences and skills," Chief Michael Kent said.
The Burlington Fire Department was one of nearly 300 departments to receive Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program awards this year.
The town administrator plans to appoint Deputy Chief Thomas Browne in Kent's place.
Around 30 cars were broken into around town Tuesday night, the police department said.
The department received $2,680 for fire education and prevention programming within the senior community.
Burlington police reported 80 distracted-driving violations over the last year, with 64 of them written or verbal warnings.
Lt. Glen Mills described his conversation with a phone scammer calling about his "extended automobile warranty."
Package thefts are a growing problem as online shopping explodes. Burlington police offer some tips to thwart porch pirates.
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RPCL Construction was fined more than $77,000 in relation to work in Salem and Londonderry, New Hampshire.
Investigators found that Burlington-based Machados Construction underpaid workers on the Sutton Police Station project.
Here is where sex offenders are registered as living and working in Burlington.
The company's mass notification system will be used as part of the agency's emergency management efforts.
A Roxbury man struck a Burlington officer with a knife, the department said.
Woburn has had a number of break-ins near the town line, while Burlington police report at least one in town.
Police searched the area after a woman said she was sexually assaulted on the side of the road, Thursday night.
Dozens of states have issued warnings not to plant unsolicited seed packets that appear to be from China.
Assessors from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission examined the department in January.
Police are investigating a non-fatal shooting that occurred in Burlington over the holiday weekend.
Tuan Dang, 32, of Pelham, N.H., and Daren Lewis, 39, of Quincy, were charged by Burlington police Friday with multiple drug-related crimes.
A Burlington girl went missing Sunday, but was found after police asked for public help.
Callers also reported scam emails, disturbances, and mosquito spraying. Police issued two summonses, for driving violations.
April 12 to 18 is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, Chief Michael Patterson said.
David H. McLean, 51, of Dracut was charged with assault and battery on a household or family member.
The 23-year-old Hartford man was charged with larceny over $250 from a disabled person over 60.
The new hands-free driving law went into effect Sunday, the town reminded residents.
Havoc joined Burlington Police in Feb. 2010.
Three of the arrests resulted in OUI charges, and several others were related to outstanding warrants.
The town saw almost 700 motor vehicle crashes last year, down about 100 from two years prior.
Kevin O'Brien, 61, died in a house fire on Jan. 9.
The Jan. 9 fire at 26 Maryvale Road resulted in the death of a man and sent an elderly woman to the hospital.
Burlington Fire Chief Michael Patterson said one man was found dead inside the home.
Police believe the ice came off a commercial truck on Route 3 north, south of Exit 26 in Burlington.
More frequent patrols will continue until Monday, Jan. 20, the department said.
Also: transportation subsidy pilot program, liquor licenses.
William Gates, 41, was found to have thousands of images and videos of child pornography.