Burlington's May Town Meeting 2026: Conversations to Watch
Shawsheen's troubled budget, a wireless tower fight, no Fourth of July fireworks — here's what's on the table at Burlington's May 11 Town Meeting.
Shawsheen's troubled budget, a wireless tower fight, no Fourth of July fireworks — here's what's on the table at Burlington's May 11 Town Meeting.
The Annual Town Meeting for Burlington, MA, features major items such as capital and operational budgets for schools and town departments, changes to animal bylaws, and a crypto ATM ban.
Some open seats remain; others were filled by write-in candidates.
Burlington voters returned Katherine Bond and Jeremy Brooks to the School Committee; a number of new Town Meeting Members are seated.
Burlington's April 11 election has open Town Meeting seats in Precincts 2 and 7. Here's how to run as a write-in — or vote for one.
Your final list of candidates on the ballot for the Burlington, Massachusetts, 2026 local election
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More than 6,000 students, parents, and teachers gathered on June 7 for the Russian School of Mathematics Annual Award Ceremony, celebrating over 1,500 student honorees from Massachusetts and Nashua, New Hampshire. The event recognized achievement in mathematics, academic growth, and participation in national and international competitions. Among the honorees were 14 students from Burlington, recognized for their accomplishments and dedication to learning.

The ceremony highlighted not only academic excellence but also the school's broader educational mission of developing reasoning, communication, and problem-solving skills from an early age.
“Mathematics is not only about finding answers, but about learning how to think, how to explain ideas clearly, question assumptions, and approach unfamiliar problems with confidence,” said Inessa Rifkin, RSM co-founder.
The curriculum — which begins at age 4 — emphasizes deep conceptual understanding, logical reasoning, and the ability to articulate thinking out loud. Students aren’t just solving problems; they’re explaining their methods, evaluating multiple approaches, and building what RSM calls “mathematical character.” The school also offers a competition track for students interested in advanced mathematical topics and participation in challenging national and international competitions.
“When students learn to think independently and embrace challenging problems, they gain skills that extend far beyond mathematics,” said Gohar Hakobyan, RSM Regional Director, “and prepare them to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world.”
Founded in 1997, the Russian School of Mathematics is one of the largest K–12 after-school math enrichment programs in North America, with more than 75 locations serving over 90,000 students across the U.S. and Canada.
RSM locations throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire are now enrolling for Fall 2026, and, with the Bedford location opening in September, Burlington families now have a new option closer to home. Families can schedule a complimentary 30-minute placement evaluation to find the right fit for their child. Learn more and enroll →
Seven candidates are running for the open Massachusetts 6th Congressional District seat. We sat down with each of them to hear directly from the people asking for your vote.
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Seven candidates are running for the open Massachusetts 6th Congressional District seat. We sat down with each of them to hear directly from the people asking for your vote.
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Burlington's School Committee voted 5-0 to delay updated health and PE standards until a complete framework, including sexual health topics, is ready in 2027.
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Burlington's Accidental Archaeologists head to Canada Cup, an international FLL invitational, after a season exploring why archaeology funding matters.
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A new Burlington Crossroads mural pays tribute to a restaurant that closed in 1996 but still lives in the town's collective memory.
From the first alarm at Lexington and Concord to service in the Continental Army, the story of Burlington’s militia traces the opening years of the American Revolution.
The Economic Development Office continues the work of connecting the people who live, work, and play in Burlington around shared interests.