Cambridge Street Repaving to be Complete by Fall, Says MassDOT
A long-planned resurfacing and restriping project is set to be completed this year.
ALL STORIES
Tennis, Softball Wins Usher in Week
Monday wins in tennis and JV softball pave the way for Tuesday play, with unified b-ball, tennis, lacrosse, volleyball, softball and baseball on today's calendar.
Letter to the Editor: Urging the Town to Embrace Hybrid Technology
A letter to the editor in favor of making town-wide meetings hybrid-accessible
A Winning Weekend Brings Momentum Before Break
Friday wins bring many Burlington athletic teams into the week before break with winning records.
Letter to the Editor: In Praise of Spontaneity
A poem by Burlington resident, retired librarian, and language instructor, Ruth Rin
Burlington Looks to Schools to Spark Civic Engagement
Civic engagement in Burlington has been low in recent years, often with with under 80% turnout at town meetings, limited committee participation, and a notable lack of interest from younger residents. In addition, local election turnout prior to 2024 averaged about 15%. But longtime community advocate Myrna Saltman believes the
Community Celebrations: Palm Sunday, Holy Week, and Easter
A time for Christians to remember the sacrifices of Jesus
Burlington Teams Score Wins Against Lexington, Wakefield
Baseball, softball, and volleyball wins yesterday lead into a cold and possibly rainy Friday of athletics.
Community Celebrations: Passover
Join neighbors to celebrate Passover in Burlington by learning about the traditions of this sacred holiday
Burlington Recreation Director Earns Highest State Honor
Director Brendan Egan adds Humanitarian Award to the department's many recognitions.
Girls' Lacrosse Wins First Contest With New Head Coach
The girls' lacrosse team earned their first W of the season with a new head coach yesterday, besting Arlington 14-4. The boys put up a good fight but ultimately lost 7-6. The baseball team lost their game 7-6, as well, after four unanswered runs in the first three innings
Parents Clash at School Committee Over LGBTQ+ Remarks and Student Survey Missteps
Community members lashed out at the School Committee and each other in response to the Youth Risk Behavior Survey and subsequent conversations.
Sports
Boys' Track Wins Season Opener
Full athletic calendar today in Burlington after a boys' track win yesterday
Community
Burlington Residents Lace Up to Run Boston
For Three Hometown Runners, the Boston Marathon is Personal
Sports
Track Teams Debut at Melrose
Track teams have their first meet of the season; volleyball team loses 5th in a row
Community
Upgrades Underway for "Tower Records" Plaza
Brixmor hopes to revitalize Burlington Square with new businesses and cosmetic upgrades
Sports
Red Devils Seek Varsity Wins
After a couple of JV wins last Friday, Burlington sports teams are looking for some varsity wins this afternoon.
Local Government
Harrington, Ryan Join Planning Board After Higher-Than-Average Turnout at Town Election
More than 3,000 Burlington residents turned out to cast their vote for ballot questions and local government races.
Sports
Boys' Lacrosse Notches First Win
A variety of games are on the agenda today in Burlington athletics.
Ways & Means Committee Divided on Town-Wide Communications Role
The town's financial committee narrowly voted in favor of a budget adding a long-discussed role.
Sports
Tennis Teams Open Season With Wins
Full calendar ahead on Thursday after mixed results on Wednesday
Parents Call for Accountability After "Inappropriate" Survey Administered at School
At a contentious School Committee meeting, parents expressed outrage at explicit questions and demanded changes to opt-out procedures.
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Zoning Board of Appeals Chair Supports Jeremy Harrington for Planning Board
A letter to the editor in favor of Jeremy Harrington for Planning Board
Sports
Baseball, Softball, and Tennis Teams Get Spring Season Started
Following a lacrosse loss, three more sports get their regular seasons underway.