Burlington's May Town Meeting 2026: Conversations to Watch
Shawsheen's troubled budget, a wireless tower fight, no Fourth of July fireworks — here's what's on the table at Burlington's May 11 Town Meeting.
Shawsheen's troubled budget, a wireless tower fight, no Fourth of July fireworks — here's what's on the table at Burlington's May 11 Town Meeting.
The Annual Town Meeting for Burlington, MA, features major items such as capital and operational budgets for schools and town departments, changes to animal bylaws, and a crypto ATM ban.
Some open seats remain; others were filled by write-in candidates.
Burlington voters returned Katherine Bond and Jeremy Brooks to the School Committee; a number of new Town Meeting Members are seated.
Burlington's April 11 election has open Town Meeting seats in Precincts 2 and 7. Here's how to run as a write-in — or vote for one.
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Sports
Girls' lacrosse won at Chelmsford, baseball dropped a close one at Stoneham, and the ML Championship track meet comes to Burlington Wednesday.
Burlington's boys' tennis team clinched a share of the Middlesex League Freedom division title Tuesday with a 3–2 victory at Wilmington, capping a three-hour match to improve to 9–9. The Red Devils' lacrosse programs also delivered on a celebratory evening, with both boys' and girls' varsity picking up wins against two strong teams.
Boys' lacrosse rallied for an 8–6 home win over Tewksbury on Senior Night, improving to 10–7. The Red Devils honored two seniors in the win. Tewksbury dropped to 13–5.
Girls' lacrosse picked up a road win at Chelmsford, 4–1, to improve to 7–11. The Lions fell to 12–5.
Boys' baseball dropped a 4–2 decision at Stoneham, falling to 9–9. The Spartans improved to 9–10.
Girls' tennis was scheduled for a game at Waltham, but no score is posted.
Committe Members and Superintendent hope this compromose increases learning time and support delivery while allowing a mid-June end date
The complex project can move forward, and "The final result should be beautiful," says Conservation Chair.
An article for January Town Meeting would ban cryptocurrency ATMs, which can be used by scammers to steal tens of thousands.
Hive members keep the Buzz thriving.
Burlington wrapped up its annual Town Meeting, approving a $5.5M capital budget, banning crypto ATMs, and rejecting a wireless tower proposal.
Baseball topped Wilmington, both tennis programs swept Stoneham, and the Red Devils weathered losses in lacrosse and softball over a busy weekend run.
An expedition takes us deep in the desert on the Sea of Cortez to study an ecosystem — just as a different version of the same story plays out in our own backyard.
Burlington's lacrosse teams fall to unbeaten Winchester Thursday, while baseball, softball, tennis, and volleyball gear up for Friday.
Burlington Town Meeting approved the rest of its $197M budget on night two, with debate centering on a $200K design study for a new Simonds Park.
Two local advocates argue that Massachusetts' proposed tech-based approach to school phone bans leaves students — and the research — behind.
Burlington's boys' track clinches the Middlesex League title, while baseball, softball, and lacrosse all pick up wins in a busy two-day stretch.
Burlington's Town Meeting approved a $197M budget on night one, but Shawsheen Tech's budget was effectively rejected and must be resubmitted.
Burlington baseball, softball, and boys' volleyball all won Monday while both tennis teams fell to Winchester. Boys' and girls' lacrosse face Woburn Tuesday.
Shawsheen's troubled budget, a wireless tower fight, no Fourth of July fireworks — here's what's on the table at Burlington's May 11 Town Meeting.
$89 million in school-related budgets and expenditures will now go before Town Meeting for approval, along with July 4th and historical shed funding.
Boys' track crushed previously undefeated Stoneham to go 4-0, while baseball, softball, and volleyball all won big.
A few opportunities for high schoolers to find that first job this summer
Orysia Hanushevsky assumes her new role with an eye towards bridging the municipal-biotech gap.
Burlington won five times in two days, with both lacrosse teams winning Monday and baseball, boys' tennis, and girls' tennis all picking up victories Tuesday.