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.
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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.
Sports
Soccer Teams Score Wins Against Watertown
The soccer teams celebrated wins last night against Watertown, with two varsity shutouts: Girls won 2-0, and boys won 1-0. The girls' JV team also secured a 3-1 win! The football team is back home today, defending their 4-0 record against the Wilmington Wildcats in a Thursday night game.
Schools
BPS Curriculum Review Will Culminate in Program Redesign
When Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Lisa Chen, joined Burlington Public Schools a little more than a year ago, her first priority was to conduct a BPS curriculum review. Since then, nearly every aspect of the district's curriculum has been under scrutiny with the aim of improving access to appropriate
Sports
Disappointing Afternoon to Fuel Late-Week Resurgence?
The boys' cross country team fell to 2-3 on the season with a tough 26-30 win against Melrose yesterday. The volleyball and field hockey teams had disappointing afternoons against Winchester, as well, swept by the Red and Black. Final scores for volleyball were: freshman 2-0, junior varsity 2-0, and
Local Government
DPW Renames Two Divisions for Clarity
At last night's Select Board meeting, the Board voted unanimously to have two Public Works divisions renamed to better explain what they do. The Select Board has given the green light to change "Central Maintenance" to "Fleet Maintenance" and "Buildings and Cemeteries"
Sports
Golf Team Ends Regular Season With 8-6 Overall Record
The rain didn't deter the golf and soccer teams from getting out and playing yesterday. The golf team played their last regular season game against Wilmington yesterday and came out on top 47.5-24.5. They'll be heading into state sectionals next after finishing 8-6 overall
Community
The Burlington Buzz Fall Decorating Contest Could Win You $100
Do you take your outdoor decorating seriously? Do you live in Burlington, Massachusetts? Participate in the Burlington Buzz fall decorating contest, and you could win $100 to help make your decorating dreams come true. Whether you like ghosts and ghouls, pumpkins and gourds, or hay bales and scarecrows, enter the
Sports
Soccer, Golf on the Schedule for Monday
Today, there's just golf and soccer on the athletics schedule. The 8-5 golf team plays Wilmington at 3:30 at Burlington's home course, the Country Club of Billerica. The soccer teams take on Winchester, with the JV and varsity girls traveling to their game and both