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
The Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce held its Spring Soirée and Annual Meeting on May 2nd at the Archer Hotel Burlington. This event is a seasonal celebration of membership with more than 150 business professionals from the Burlington area community in attendance. Guests from member organizations experienced an evening of delicious food, drinks, and socializing, and took advantage of the opportunity to showcase their businesses, services, and commitment to the BACC. The BACC leadership, board of
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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,