DA Drops Charges Against Burlington ICE Facility Protesters

The Middlesex District Attorney's Office has dropped charges against two protesters arrested last year during demonstrations outside Burlington's ICE detention facility, according to Burlington Patch. The decision closes out a case that had kept the facility under a steady spotlight through the summer.

ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS

"DA Makes Decision On Charges Against Protesters At Burlington ICE Facility," Burlington Patch reports. Prosecutors have decided against pursuing the case further, closing out an arrest connected to a demonstration at the facility last year. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/burlington/da-makes-decision-charges-against-protesters-burlington-ice-facility)

"Burlington Early, In-Person Voting For MA Primary Runs Through Friday," according to Burlington Patch. Residents can cast ballots at Town Hall through Aug. 28 ahead of the Sept. 1 state primary, continuing an early-voting window the town has been promoting in recent days. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/burlington/burlington-early-person-voting-ma-primary-runs-through-friday)

COMING UP

Early in-person voting continues at Town Hall Wednesday, Aug. 26, and Thursday, Aug. 27, ahead of the Sept. 1 state primary. The Housing Authority meets Wednesday, Aug. 26, at Town Hall. The Burlington High School Building Sub Committee and the Burlington School Committee meet Thursday, Aug. 27. Burlington Public Schools teachers report for set-up and professional development days Aug. 26 and 27, with grades 1 through 12 returning to class Monday, Aug. 31.

Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.