Good Morning, Burlington, and welcome to those of you who are joining us for the first time after signing up at yesterday’s Beer Garden. What a fun evening!

Just a reminder that tonight on the Town Common, you and your family and friends can take advantage of a sensory-friendly Truck Day. This time is set aside for folks who love looking at and learning about heavy equipment but don’t love the loud noises and big crowds of Truck Day. More details below.

Also this evening is the Burlington Womenade Ice Cream Social I mentioned in yesterday’s Buzz.

High School Building Committee Approves RFP

The High School Building Committee met for the first time last night to organize and to approve the request for proposals RFP for an Owners Project Manager (OPM) to conduct a $1.5 million feasibility study for the high school.

The School Department has appealed to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) for funds to renovate or rebuild the high school for the past 13 years, and each year they’ve been denied. (This is the reason they applied for aid to rebuild Fox Hill, which they are in line to receive, but that is a story for another day.)

While the MSBA hasn’t accepted BHS into its program, the need for work on the high school hasn’t gone anywhere, and last year the School Department requested that Town Meeting appropriate funds to perform a feasibility study on the campus. This study will look at the existing site and structures to determine the best course of action to ensure the next generation of students has a school that meets their needs.

The School Committee also voted to create a School Building Committee for the high school that follows the process required by MSBA. That way, though we’re starting the process as town-funded, we can slip seamlessly into the MSBA program if they do end up accepting BHS down the road.

Last night’s meeting was to review the Request for Proposals, a required document that will be released and advertised to attract bids from experienced firms who are interested in performing the feasibility study. The proposals will be reviewed the week of October 16, and interviews will be conducted the week of November 2.

Today & This Weekend in Burlington

Municipal Meetings and Community Events

Friday, September 15

• 8:30 AM - Planning Board Subcommittee: Sculpture Park will meet to discuss the October event, geo-caching, and more. (Virtual)
• 9:30 AM - Kids’ Jammin’ With You at 3rd Ave.
• 10:30 & 11:30 AM - Toddler & Preschool Story & Craft at the library
• 5:00 PM - Live music on the Green at 3rd Ave. - Acoustic Trio
• 5:30-7:30 PM - Burlington Womenade Ice Cream Social to benefit the Ennis family. $25 donation at the door; raffles and pizza additional. (Primrose School)
• 8:00 PM - Burlington Players: Ripcord at The Park Playhouse, 1 Edgemere Ave. Tickets here.
• 6:00-7:00 PM - Sensory Friendly Truck Day

Saturday, September 16

• Rahanis Park Open Tennis Tournament
• 9:15 AM - Free Saturday morning yoga on the Green at 3rd Ave.
• 10:30 AM - ABC Spanish in Motion (Library event; Register)
• 5:00 PM - Live music on the Green at 3rd Ave. - Moose Juice
• 8:00 PM - Burlington Players: Ripcord at The Park Playhouse, 1 Edgemere Ave. Tickets here.

Sunday, September 17

• Rahanis Park Open Tennis Tournament
• 10:00 AM - Kids’ Painting on the Green at 3rd Ave.; Register
• 10:00 AM-2:00 PM - Municipal Truck Day - "Kids" of all ages are invited to enjoy a fun-filled, unique experience that gives children and their families an up-close look at their favorite “big trucks” and the opportunity to meet the people that protect, serve, and build.  Come hear the sirens and horns and get a close-up view of a variety of vehicles! (Town Common) [There is also a much chiller, sensory-friendly version of this event on Friday evening at 6:00; see above.]
• 1:30 PM - India Association of Greater Boston reviews annual progress at the library
• 2:00 PM - Burlington Players: Ripcord at The Park Playhouse, 1 Edgemere Ave. Tickets here.

Sports and Activities

The combined Woburn-Burlington swim team took home a win against Melrose on Wednesday, finishing up 92-58; three relay teams finished with sectionals-qualifying times.

Our cross country teams lost in their first meet against Winchester yesterday. Girls went 16-47, and boys went 17-40. Lexington bested our soccer teams too, with girls falling 2-1 and boys losing 5-0.

On the calendar today is a golf match and a football game, plus that rescheduled field hockey meetup from Wednesday.

• BHS Golf will host Belmont at the Country Club of Billerica at 3:30.
• Field hockey in Stoneham: Varsity plays at 4:00 and JV at 5:15.
• Our varsity football team will play in Woburn at 7:00. (JV hosts Woburn tomorrow at 9:00 AM).

Friday Funny

I hope you have a spectacular Saturday, and that I see you on Sunday at Truck Day! Bring a friend to sign up at my table and be entered to win a very buzzy gift basket!

Nicci

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