Sports
Despite individuals taking the first and second spots at yesterday's golf matchup against Billerica at their shared home course, Burlington just missed the win in this non-league match. The final score was 37-35, leaving the golf team with a 3-4 record. The volleyball teams suffered a clean sweep
Schools
From the beginning of the conversation about Fox Hill, one major point of contention has been the enrollment of the new building. Last year, Fox Hill and Pine Glen had 455 and 334 students, respectively. Previously we talked about the decision not to consolidate the two buildings, which collectively hold
Sports
Burlington High School athletic teams kept working hard yesterday despite some disappointments. The golf team lost to Belmont 44-28. The girls' soccer team lost 2-1 to Melrose, while the boys tied the Red Hawks 0-0. And, the boys' cross country team took a 23-36 loss against Wakefield, despite
Schools
Burlington's Fox Hill Elementary School was accepted into the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) program in 2021. As discussed previously, this was following a decade of rejections for Burlington High School, for reasons the town can't say for sure but likely had to do with the
Local Government
Before Town Meeting in September will be two questions that will look familiar to frequent participants and observers. The first is a home rule petition to provide accessibility to Town Meeting Members via hybrid meetings. Originally brought in September of 2023, the article failed, with Town Meeting members expressing concern
Sports
Yesterday was a disappointing one for the volleyball teams, who lost their games to Melrose by a score of 1-2 (freshmen), 0-2 (JV), and 0-3 (varsity). They'll be back at it in Wakefield on Wednesday. The freshman girls' soccer team secured a 2-1 win against Melrose. Also
Schools
The Burlington community has an opportunity this fall to vote to replace the Fox Hill Elementary School Building through the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) grant program for rebuilding or renovating school buildings. But what exactly does that mean? Learn about the Fox Hill MSBA engagement today, and continue reading
Sports
It seems to be Melrose day in high school athletics, with the field hockey, volleyball, and freshman soccer teams all playing the Red Hawks. The freshman girls' soccer team hosts at Memorial, while the freshman boys travel for an away game, both at 4:15. The volleyball teams also
Local Government
Burlington residents wondering whether or not the town will lift its ban on the sale of recreational marijuana in Burlington will have to wait until at least January. While the articles that propose lifting the ban and establishing a zoning district where a dispensary could be located are still listed
Sports
BHS Athletics celebrated a handful of wins this Friday, setting the stage for a competitive week. The soccer team came out with a decisive 8-1 victory—their first of the season—over Arlington Catholic. The golf team earned a W against Lexington with a score of 41-31, and the football
Sports
The golf team won their (non-league) matchup against Shawsheen by a score of 171-153 yesterday; Shawsheen remains undefeated in the league, but Burlington interrupted their winning streak. Boys' soccer on Thursday fell to Watertown by a score of 1-0. Today we have a typical Friday lineup: * Golf kicks off
Community
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