Local Government
Outdoor Facilities Master Plan Offers Draft Recommendations
Offer your feedback on the Outdoor Facilities Master Plan draft today and help the Recreation Department enhance its offerings.
Nicci Kadilak
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Sports
Girls' Soccer Ties it Up on Senior Night
The golf team took 10th place overall at Sectionals in Brookline yesterday, while the boys' soccer team fell to Wakefield 2-0. The girls' Senior Night soccer game ended on a 1-1 tie, bringing their record to 4-8-2. Today in sports, the field hockey teams are hosting Wakefield at
Local Government
Are Burlington's Stormwater Bylaws in Line for an Overhaul?
Burlington's Conservation Commission is considering changes to the stormwater and erosion & sedimentation bylaw, first drafted in 2005 in response to requirements from the Environmental Protection Agency. The current bylaw governing the requirements around stormwater control and sedimentation management that applies to new and redeveloped construction projects, as
Community
Representative Ken Gordon Organizes Supply Drive for Hurricane Victims
PRESS RELEASE Representative Ken Gordon, in partnership with Representative Marc Lombardo and Teamster’s Local 25 & Joint Council 10, has organized a hurricane relief donation drive to support the victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. From October 14th through October 20th, between the hours of 7am and 7pm, community
Sports
Golf Team Off to Sectionals, Soccer & Swim on Agenda
The varsity volleyball team lost their matchup against Melrose yesterday with a score of 3-0, bringing their record to 9-6. Freshman and JV split, with the JV team winning 2-1 and the freshman team falling 2-1 to the Red Hawks. Today the golf team will be heading out to sectionals
Schools
New Fox Hill School Design to be Refined in Coming Months
Building Committee reviews schedule, sets monthly meetings, forms working groups to guide development; bidding expected next winter
Sports
Looking Ahead to a Big Week for BHS Volleyball
The soccer teams were back at it yesterday despite the day off from school. Both teams took two losses and a tie: Varsity boys ended 1-1, while the freshman and JV teams both lost 4-1 to the Red Hawks; Varsity girls fell 3-0, while the JV team lost 3-1 and
Community
You're Invited: Sculpture Park Pumpkin Painting
The third annual Burlington Sculpture Park Pumpkin Painting Party is coming soon, all ages are welcome to get creative alongside neighbors.
Sports
Soccer Back At It On Monday After Friday Win
The boys' soccer team celebrated a 2-1 win against Arlington Catholic on Friday. They'll be back at it on Monday against Melrose despite the holiday, along with the rest of the soccer teams. The swim team set a number of season records against Belmont this week, including
Sports
Recreation Department Youth Basketball Wants YOU
The Recreation Department Youth Basketball program, playing November through February, is building rapidly and seeking players and coaches.
Sports
Football Team Improves to 5-0 With Win Over Wilmington
The football team held on to their undefeated record with a 35-20 win last night over Wilmington at home. The JV and varsity volleyball teams also racked up wins in their games against Watertown; JV went 2-0 and varsity went 3-0. The freshman volleyball team lost their game against Greater
Schools
School Committee Debates Metrics for Measuring District Progress
Members called for clearer milestones in superintendent's three-year plan, citing the need to measure progress over time.