BCAT Local political and business leaders gathered to celebrate the inaugural run of a new shuttle meant to bring much-needed workers from Lowell to fill vacant restaurant jobs in Burlington. For the full article click HERE.
The Bedford Citizen  As part of their Business Leadership Series, the Middlesex 3 Coalition (M3) held a panel discussion on transportation policy and legislation on September 26.  The meeting provided the attendees with a chance to hear and discuss various perspectives on the current state of transportation challenges along the Route 3 corridor and to consider an innovative combination of potential solutions to make real progress and reverse the steadily worsening local and commuting transportation picture in the area. For the full article click HERE.
BCAT Burlington’s representatives in Boston say they are happy with a new bill that would increase spending in location education and reconfigure how Chapter 70 funds are allocated. “State Representative Ken Gordon (D-Bedford) joined Senator Cindy Friedman (D-Arlington) in lauding the efforts of House and Senate leaders after the Student Opportunity Act was released by the Joint Committee on Education,” a release from Gordon’s office states. For the article of the click HERE.
Congressman Seth Moulton, joined by State Rep. Ken Gordon, participated in a forum on the current state of immigration in the United States and what they’d like to see changed. For the full video of the event click HERE.
Burlington’s state representative announced on Tuesday that he will be seeking a fourth term in office. “It is my honor to serve the people of Bedford, Burlington and precinct 3 in Wilmington in the legislature, as I have for the past seven years,” Rep. Ken Gordon (D-Bedford) said in a newsletter to constituents. “Much has been done, but with the authority gained by my time in office, I am in a position to do more. With that in mind, I look forward to re-election as your State Representative in November of 2020. I ask for your support and your vote.” To read the full story on BCAT’s site click HERE.