Schools
District Expects Curriculum Revamp to Improve Student Performance in Burlington
The district expects student performance on standardized assessments to improve after curriculum updates, but the road will be long.
Sports
Volleyball, Field Hockey Wins Push Lady Devils Toward End of Season
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
Local Government
Liquor Licenses for Current/Future Burlington Establishments Considered
The Select Board considered two liquor license questions last night at their meeting. King's Dining and Entertainment, located at 52 2nd Ave, requested permission to serve large "King Size" drinks, an item already offered at ten other King's locations across five states. The Board
Sports
A Sampling of Fall Sports on Calendar Following Mixed Soccer Performance
The boys' soccer team scored a win against Wilmington yesterday, shutting out the Wildcats 3-0 on Senior Night. Girls lost their game, ending with a score of 3-1. Today makes up for yesterday's light schedule, with sampling of almost every fall sport. This afternoon starts off with
Civic Engagement
Early In-Person Voting Opens in Burlington
Here's how to cast your vote via early in-person voting, vote by mail, or on Election Day in Burlington, Massachusetts.
Sports
Final Regular Season Week Kicks Off for Many
For many a Red Devil athlete, this marks the last week of regular season play. The golf team already wrapped up their regular season, and the cross country, football, and soccer teams will be playing into next week, but for the girls' volleyball, field hockey, and swim teams, the
Local Government
Planning Board Set to Weigh in on the Vision for Burlington
The future of Burlington could include more mixed-use development, with design standards and connectivity for residents and visitors
Sports
Burlington Teams Celebrate Spikes, Kicks, and Victory
Friday was an exciting day in Red Devil Sports. The girls' varsity and freshman soccer teams both came out on top of Boston Latin School, each winning by a score of 2-1. The volleyball teams swept Lynn Classical and raised $14,000 (with a corporate match) for the American
Sports
Swim Team Takes First Win of the Season
The Woburn-Burlington combined swim team took their first win of the season against the "Stonerose" (Stoneham-Melrose) team this week. The final score was 85-48; a huge handful of Burlington swimmers took their best time of the season, with a number of others swimming their first event in competition.
Local Government
Outdoor Facilities Master Plan Offers Draft Recommendations
Offer your feedback on the Outdoor Facilities Master Plan draft today and help the Recreation Department enhance its offerings.
Sports
Girls' Soccer Ties it Up on Senior Night
The golf team took 10th place overall at Sectionals in Brookline yesterday, while the boys' soccer team fell to Wakefield 2-0. The girls' Senior Night soccer game ended on a 1-1 tie, bringing their record to 4-8-2. Today in sports, the field hockey teams are hosting Wakefield at
Local Government
Are Burlington's Stormwater Bylaws in Line for an Overhaul?
Burlington's Conservation Commission is considering changes to the stormwater and erosion & sedimentation bylaw, first drafted in 2005 in response to requirements from the Environmental Protection Agency. The current bylaw governing the requirements around stormwater control and sedimentation management that applies to new and redeveloped construction projects, as