Town of Burlington Veteran Services

08/14/2026

08/13/2026

Founded by a combat Veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, Veterans on the Bay is a nonprofit organization that offers free sailing trips on Narragansett Bay for Veterans to foster connection, calm and community. Learn more at www.veteransonthebay.org

07/31/2026

From the State:

EOVS has successfully processed our August 1st Annuity Payment. We kindly ask you to let your Veterans and families know it may take time for their financial institutions to process the payments and make the funds available.

Thanks to our partnership and the changes with the HERO Act, we've approved over 2,000 more annuity recipients than we did last August.

You may hear from Veterans or families that moved; changed banks; or both since last annuity payment but did not notify EOVS. The forms to update banking info (EFT) or residence (W-9) can be found on our website, with multiple ways to submit these forms to the Annuity Team. We'd ask that you elect one method; multiple submissions of the same documents may create administrative delays.

The Veteran Annuity is a financial benefit provided to eligible veterans and certain family members residing in Massachusetts.

07/23/2026

Sponsored by the Middlesex County Veterans Association, INC

Veterans and one guest are invited to attend the 25th Remembrance of September 11th Dinner on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM at the American Legion, 162 Winn Street, Burlington, MA 01803.

RSVP is required, as seating is limited. Please call 781-273-7634 and leave a voicemail.

When leaving your RSVP message, please clearly provide:

Your full name
Your guest's full name (if attending)
Your return phone number
The branch of service in which you served

If you will not be bringing a guest, please let us know.

To help us respond as quickly as possible, please leave only one voicemail message. We will return your call to confirm your reservation, so there is no need to call multiple times.

07/13/2026

Half Staff Notice Immediately until 6pm on 07/18/2026

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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

As a mark of respect for the memory and longstanding service of Senator Lindsey Graham, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until 6:00 p.m. on July 18, 2026. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half‑staff for the same period at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirteenth day of July, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fifty-first.

DONALD J. TRUMP

07/11/2026

07/09/2026

From People Helping People:

Pours for a Purpose 2026, benefiting Burlington People Helping People and the Burlington Food Pantry.

Thursday, July 16, 2026
4:30–7:30 PM
Grandview Farm, 55 Center Street, Burlington

Enjoy an evening of beer, wine, and spirit tastings, delicious appetizers, great company, and exciting raffles—all while supporting neighbors right here in Burlington through programs like the Food Pantry, Victory Garden, Wish Tree, and Covenant for Basic Needs.

It's a chance to enjoy a summer evening with fellow Town Members while making a direct, tangible impact in our community. Every ticket helps.

07/09/2026

07/09/2026

07/09/2026

Opening Ceremony
Friday, July 10
11:45 AM
Boston Harbor Hotel Rotunda

With Boston Harbor and the Boston fireboat ceremonially spraying water as a backdrop, the Opening Ceremony will kick-off Sail Boston 2026. There will be a ceremonial welcome with a speaking program to follow which will include a Blessing of the Sails and a presentation of the flags from each country.

Schedule of Events Opening Ceremony Friday, July 1011:45 AMBoston Harbor Hotel Rotunda With Boston Harbor and the Boston fireboat ceremonially spraying water as a backdrop, the Opening Ceremony will kick-off Sail Boston 2026. There will be a ceremonial welcome with a speaking program to follow which...