Community
Some families play board games together on the weekends; others like to lounge by the pool. But one Burlington family takes quality time a step further. When Joe McPherson was diagnosed with kidney cancer, he wanted to do everything he could to build a future with improved treatment options and
Sports
The boys' cross country team yesterday improved their record to 2-1 on the season yesterday with a 15-50 win in Watertown, with Liam Poland taking first place. The girls' soccer team also locked in a win, beating Woburn 2-0. The golf team fell, however, to Woburn, by a
Local Government
After three evenings, September's Town Meeting concluded last night following debate on questions of zoning and general bylaws. Only around 77 of the 126 members were present, and the conversation was nudged along several times by participants moving the question, which means stopping debate and forcing a vote.
Sports
The varsity volleyball team yesterday improved their record to 7-4 on the season with a 3-0 win against Woburn at BHS. The freshman and JV teams lost their matches 0-2. The field hockey team came out on top against Woburn as well, winning with a score of 3-1. Freshman girls&
Community
The Select Board on Monday, September 23, approved a request to plant a memorial tree in honor of Roger Cook, who passed away on August 21. Cook was a Burlington resident of over 50 years and BHS graduate. He also founded K&R Tree & Landscaping in 1982 with
Sports
The boys soccer team spent a beautiful morning playing in the Kicks For Cancer tournament this weekend at Concord Carlisle High School, but fell to Wakefield 3-0. Proceeds from this match benefit fund ovarian cancer early detection and treatment efforts at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. It's a Winn Street
Sports
The boys' football team held onto their undefeated record with a 41-24 win over Cambridge Rindge & Latin on Friday. The golf team also brought home a W from Billerica, beating Melrose 38-34. The varsity field hockey team lost against Beverly at Varsity Field yesterday by a score of
Local Government
The Burlington Parks & Recreation Department last week announced they have received the much-anticipated federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant for which they applied earlier this year. This $1 million grant will offset a significant portion of the $2.3 million project to renovate and make accessible recreation upgrades
Schools
Shawsheen Technical High School will once again be hosting 7th graders from their sending communities for the Project Explore program. This three-week after-school course takes students interested in exploring a vocational education pathway to Shawsheen Tech for six afternoons of experiential learning. This no-cost program provides transportation for registered students
Sports
Yesterday was a good day for the girls' varsity volleyball team, as they increased their record to 6-4 on a season with a 3-1 win in Belmont. The freshman team also won their match with a score of 2-1, while the JV team lost 2-0. The field hockey teams
Local Government
An attempt to add "guard rails" in Burlington's bylaws to allow residents to initiate a recall vote for elected officials who engage in misconduct failed at Town Meeting last night. Article 11 was the last of only three articles that were discussed in last night'
Sports
The girls' soccer team shut out Stoneham with an impressive 6-0 score yesterday afternoon. The boys also beat the Spartans, with a score of 2-1. Today we have freshman soccer against Belmont at 4:15, as the girls host at Memorial and boys travel to face the Marauders. There