Burlington Patch

Parents in Burlington can mark the first day of school coming later this summer. trib.al/i2Mf9aQ

The town said that mosquito spraying will be conducted during the evening hours this week. trib.al/cteC2ow

The Patriots have reportedly come to terms on a one-year deal with the former Cowboys star. trib.al/NBOIXOc

After a wild week of weather, it's possible Massachusetts could be hit with more severe storms and heavy rain late Monday into Tuesday. trib.al/HzMWGct

Children will learn about pedestrian, bus, and traffic safety at the back-to-school event. trib.al/hEHHEaq

Many of us can point to a teacher whose influence has guided us, our children and our grandchildren. Nominate them for a Teacher Spotlight. trib.al/ioNYzEu

The sculpture portraying a wounded Indigenous man was thought to be destroyed in the 1950s until it showed up in Virginia 30 years later. trib.al/Q9G3RDD

American credit card debt surpassed $1 trillion for the first time. A new analysis shows how much debt Massachusetts households hold. trib.al/86DGne3

Cape Cod houses in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island have gable roofs. The pitch allows snow and rain to slide off easily. trib.al/Wa08n3l

The answer is yes, but there aren't a ton of options. Here's what Patch found in our quest for affordable housing. trib.al/kSCFihs

The change in state law would make calls free in state houses of correction. Fees now range from 12 to 14 cents per minute. trib.al/BSdnpbc

Almost three months before Halloween, the seasonal pop-up retailer has opened a handful of stores in Massachusetts, with more on the way. trib.al/Xe5WP4j

Readers raise a stink about dog walkers who let their pets “squat and go,” leaving their neighbors to clean up the mess left behind. trib.al/sj7kNS4

See the week's top Massachusetts dining news: Complex donuts, town-sponsored beer garden, ice cream recall, more. trib.al/V76ub9P

Plus: EarthGang and Dead Prez at GLD FSTVL, Carnival in Provincetown, Five Seconds of Summer and much more across MA this weekend. trib.al/SMEwJqg

Well-known brands and locally owned shops are planning to open in the mall in the coming months. trib.al/WAQdFUq

The $56 billion state budget will fund state departments and many local initiatives through June. trib.al/SWfTGwv

There are now some 20,000 people in the Massachusetts family shelter system due to housing costs and migrants seeking refuge. trib.al/17sGsKP

From equity advocates to firefighters helping out in a crisis, these outstanding individuals improved their cities in Massachusetts. trib.al/G91AZww

West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquitoes​ recently collected in Burlington. trib.al/TO0ChjO