Community
Decorate Burlington Winter Winner Emerges
The community has chosen a Decorate Burlington Winner.
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Columns
Mack: A Big Dog in a Small Package (Part 3)
The fiercest, funniest pets often come in an unexpectedly small package!
Civic Engagement
Second Annual "I Voted" Sticker Contest is On
The Town of Burlington will hold its second annual "I Voted" Sticker contest; winning designs will be distributed at April's election.
Sports
Boys' Track Season Opens With New School Record
The track teams opened their winter seasons yesterday at the Track at New Balance against Melrose, and the boys' team was celebrating before the meet even ended, as Sean Cox put up a time of 6.72s on the 55-meter dash, a new school record. The boys lost the
Sports
Big Wins Put Red Devils on the Board for the Season
The hockey teams got what they were seeking yesterday, with both boys' and girls' varsity teams besting the Lexington Minutemen at the Ice Palace. The girls secured a 5-2 win, and the boys shut out the Minutemen 5-0. Scoring was spread out on both sides, with each girls&
Community
Scholarship Fund Considers Revamp of Application Process
The Town of Burlington Scholarship Fund considers a different submission process to make things more equitable to students not attending BHS.
Sports
Basketball Teams Move to 2-0, Hockey on the Schedule
Burlington's Red Devils basketball teams have moved to 2-0 on the season with wins over Lexington yesterday afternoon. The boys won their home opener 87-63, while the girls took the game on the road, coming out on top with a score of 41-33. Today, it's the
Sports
Red Devils Basketball Takes on Lexington in Game 2
Red Devils Basketball is ready to head into Game 2 today, with girls traveling to Lexington and boys hosting the Minutemen. The girls' games kick off at 4:15 with a JV game, and the varsity team plays at 6:00. JV boys start at BHS at 4:00,
Local Government
Burlington Government Review Receives Grant Funding
The town of Burlington will work with the Collins Center of UMass Boston to review the town's government and make recommendations.
Community
Environmental Cleanup in Burlington Ongoing
Burlington's Environmental Engineer Christine Mathis reports that out of 287 historical contaminated sites in town, 110 are still open and undergoing monitoring or cleanup. Mathis shared this information during the December 10, 2024, Burlington Board of Health meeting, where she gave an overview of the town's
Sports
Basketball Wins, Hockey & Wrestling Losses Kick Off Season
The first full week of winter sports kicks off this week for the Red Devils, and the Basketball teams are bringing a 1-0 record into the week. Girls won their first game last week against Reading with a score of 49-41, with boys taking a 51-40 win against the Rockets.
Schools
Cost for New BHS Options Compared Amid Community Feedback
The High School Building Committee compared costs and discussed timelines and non-educational space for the new BHS facility.