Schools
High School Students Throughout New England Compete in a Music-Inspired Robotics Competition at the Eastern States Exposition
Press release from FIRST Robotics
Local Government
Flooded Parking Lot Mitigation Discussed
The Conservation Commission met with property owners to discuss the plan for addressing the flooded parking lot near Vine Brook.
Community
Intersection Improvement Plans Revealed
Intersection improvement would make this intersection, which has long been a source of consternation, safer for anyone using the road.
Community
Free English Classes for Burlington Community Members
The Burlington Public Schools will be offering free English classes to parents and caregivers of BPS students.
Community
Child Abuse Prevention Month Activities
Child Abuse Prevention Month is this April, and several events will help caregivers learn more and keep kids safe
Schools
New Bus Contract in the Works for Burlington Public Schools
Some wonder if the new bus contract will bring more reliability and satisfaction.
Local Government
Water Rates in Burlington to Increase; Quarterly Billing to Begin
Decreased commercial usage means an increase in water rates in Burlington
Community
MassDOT to Hold Forum for Revamping Major Intersection Tonight
If you listened to the Buzz interview with incumbent Select Board candidate, Joe Morandi, you might have heard him mention wanting to collaborate with the City of Woburn to improve the intersection on the border between the two municipalities. This evening, MassDOT will be holding a public forum to discuss
Local Government
Burlington Select Board Adopts New Flag Policy
After several years, the town finally has an official flag policy, and it leaves the question of which flags the town will fly up to Select Board discretion.
Schools
Burlington High School DevilBotz Win Award, Hope to Advance
Burlington High School’s DevilBotz robotics team competed in their second and final qualifying meet this past weekend, and according to their Game Strategy Mentor, Rick O’Donnell, they’re well-positioned for an invitation to the District Championships. The team “placed 13th of 38 teams in a very deep field,
Local Government
What Are the Responsibilities of the School Committee?
The School Committee is often held as the ultimate authority when it comes to issues in the schools. While the School Committee does have responsibility and control over creating and executing the long-term vision of Burlington Public Schools in conjunction with the Superintendent of Schools, the reality is that this
Community
Learn How to Attract Butterflies to Your Yard this Wednesday
The Burlington Garden Club this Wednesday will be teaching anyone who is interested how to attract butterflies to their yard. Butterflies have begun migrating northward again, and you can make your home a welcoming place for butterflies, starting now. From the Garden Club: Butterflies are very important as pollinators as