Community
Simonds Park Improvements on the Horizon
The Recreation Commission discussed Simonds Park improvements, which will include water play areas, new grading, and universal accessibility.
Sports
Field Hockey, Volleyball State Tournaments Set to Begin
The middle school Junior Devils football team is celebrating again after their sixth win in a row. They shut out Arlington with 32 unanswered points on Wednesday night. The brackets for the volleyball and field hockey MIAA State Tournaments were released yesterday after being delayed by a day. The #15
Community
State Aims to Revive "Missing Middle" by Unwinding Merged Lots
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
Girls' Soccer Season Officially Ends
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
Board Considers Stakeholder Input on Stormwater Bylaw Changes
The Burlington Conservation Commission met to review subcommittee input regarding proposed Burlington stormwater bylaw changes.
Sports
Cross Country, Soccer Seasons Wind Down
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
Burlington Library's Local Author Festival a Hit with Readers and Writers
The Local Author Festival at Burlington Public Library was a success, and authors say they'll return for another.
Sports
Tournament Brackets Dropping This Week
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
High School Building Options Shared, Pared Down
The High School Building Committee reviewed and thinned out some of the options for a new Burlington High School.
Sports
Football Winning Streak Busted, Volleyball Senior Night to Come
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
Board of Health Discusses Keeping Public Safe from Flu and Mosquito-Borne Illness
The Board of Health heard about mosquito control measures and discussed the impact of influenza, especially for vulnerable populations.
Sports
Boys' Soccer Team Finishes Season with Best Record in 7 Years
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