Community
A new law signed into the books this August could bring back the elusive "starter home" for some homeowners in Massachusetts. The "Affordable Homes Act," a $5.1-billion bond bill, includes measures to unwind merged lots and allow smaller homes to be built on previously unbuildable
Sports
The girls' soccer team played their last game of the season yesterday, falling 2-1 to Waltham and finishing with a 6-10-2 record on the season. The cross country team competed at the ML-12 League Championship, but Lexington stole the show, with both boys and girls snagging first place. The
Local Government
The Burlington Conservation Commission met to review subcommittee input regarding proposed Burlington stormwater bylaw changes.
Sports
The JV and varsity girls' soccer teams head to Waltham today for one more regular season game before hanging up their cleats; both games are at 4:15. The cross country teams have their League Championship Meet today at the Woburn Country Club Course, where they'll face
Community
The Local Author Festival at Burlington Public Library was a success, and authors say they'll return for another.
Sports
The varsity volleyball team improved their record to 14-6 on the season with a win against Central Catholic on Senior Night Friday. The freshman team also won with a score of 2-0, while the JV team lost 2-0. This week is a bit of a lull before state tournament brackets
Schools
The High School Building Committee reviewed and thinned out some of the options for a new Burlington High School.
Sports
The football team lost their first game of the season last night, falling to Stoneham 42-21 and bringing their record to 6-1. The swim team participated in the Middlesex League Meet at Bentley university, marking the end of the regular season for them. The girls swam their hearts out in
Local Government
The Board of Health heard about mosquito control measures and discussed the impact of influenza, especially for vulnerable populations.
Sports
The boys' soccer game ended on a 1-1 tie against Stoneham yesterday. The team finished up their season with a 6-9-3 record, the team's best since 2017. The girls brought in a 2-1 win. The Junior Devils football team is now 5-1 after a hard fought 28-20
Schools
The district expects student performance on standardized assessments to improve after curriculum updates, but the road will be long.
Sports
The swim team fell to Arlington on Senior Night by a score of 73-95. Still, swimmers continued to shave time and some set personal records for the season. The Middlesex League meet, to determine the league winner, will be tomorrow. The volleyball teams swept the Wildcats, winning all three games