Good Morning, Burlington!

There is no school in town today or on January 2, which means Burlington’s students will have a full 12 days off before returning in the new year. Staff get 11, as they’ll be participating in professional development on January 2.

Also, I missed one of my favorite days of the year yesterday—Winter Solstice! To all who celebrate, the Buzz hopes the day brought peace, and we can’t wait for the longer days that lie ahead.

Share Your Favorite Holiday Stories

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Today in Burlington

Municipal Meetings and Community Events

• NO SCHOOL TODAY! All Burlington Public Schools will be on vacation until January 3.
• 10:30-4:00, or until supplies last - Pick up your craft kit for Paper Ornaments-Children of all ages can embrace their creative sides with this kit free from the Library while supplies last. (Library Youth Desk; No Registration Required)

Saturday, December 23

• Give yourself the gift of health and wellness in the The Winter Guide is full of ideas for keeping yourself centered and active this winter!

Sunday, December 24

• Library Closed Sunday and Monday
• 9:00 AM-6:00 PM - Burlington Mall Christmas Eve hours; the mall will be closed on Monday!
• 11:30 AM-1:00 PM - Live Nativity: Come see the scene on the front lawn of the United Church of Christ, 6 Lexington St. You can join the Nativity (costumes provided), take a picture, or honk and wave as you drive by!
• Christmas Eve is tonight! Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!

Sports and Activities

The boys won a close 51-49 at last night’s track meet; girls lost 57-43. The boys lost their swim meet against Reading 63-86. And, varsity girls lost their basketball game 30-50.

The wrestling team will be at the George Bossi Lowell Holiday Tourney today and tomorrow. We’ve also got boys’ basketball against Leominster today, with freshmen playing at 4:00, JV at 5:30, and varsity at 7:00. Tomorrow it’s hockey in Falmouth for the girls at 3:00, and at Bridgewater-Raynham at 5:30 for the boys.

Friday Funny

That’s it for today! Expect very light coverage next week as your busy bees rest between the holidays and come back refreshed and ready to serve you up an even better 2024!

Nicci & the Hive

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