Burlington Town Meeting 2026: Budget Approved, Simonds Park Debate Highlights Night Two

Burlington Town Meeting approved the rest of its $197M budget on night two, with debate centering on a $200K design study for a new Simonds Park.

Letter to the Editor: For School Phone Bans, Tech Is Not the Answer — Storage Is

Two local advocates argue that Massachusetts' proposed tech-based approach to school phone bans leaves students — and the research — behind.

Boys' Track Clinches Middlesex League Title as Baseball and Softball Also Win

Burlington's boys' track clinches the Middlesex League title, while baseball, softball, and lacrosse all pick up wins in a busy two-day stretch.

Burlington May Town Meeting 2026: School Budgets Approved, Shawsheen Rejected on Night One

Burlington's Town Meeting approved a $197M budget on night one, but Shawsheen Tech's budget was effectively rejected and must be resubmitted.

Baseball and Softball Cruise Past Winchester, Volleyball Edges Arlington as Burlington Wins Three Monday

Burlington baseball, softball, and boys' volleyball all won Monday while both tennis teams fell to Winchester. Boys' and girls' lacrosse face Woburn Tuesday.

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.

Burlington's Ways & Means Committee Votes to Recommend Full Slate of School Budget Items

$89 million in school-related budgets and expenditures will now go before Town Meeting for approval, along with July 4th and historical shed funding.

Track Flattens Undefeated Stoneham, Baseball and Softball Explode as Burlington Rebounds Thursday

Boys' track crushed previously undefeated Stoneham to go 4-0, while baseball, softball, and volleyball all won big.

First Paychecks: Where Burlington Teens Can Find Summer Jobs in 2026

A few opportunities for high schoolers to find that first job this summer

New Burlington Board of Health Member Brings Biotech Background to Role

Orysia Hanushevsky assumes her new role with an eye towards bridging the municipal-biotech gap.

Red Devils Rattle Off Five Wins Across Monday and Tuesday

Burlington won five times in two days, with both lacrosse teams winning Monday and baseball, boys' tennis, and girls' tennis all picking up victories Tuesday.

What Are Burlington's Representatives Voting On This May? Here's a Summary.

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.

Fox Hill Elementary Breaks Ground in Burlington as High School Plan Remains Unresolved

Fox Hill Elementary breaks ground in Burlington with 2028 completion expected, as debate continues over the town’s high school future after a rejected $330M plan.

Boys' Track Finishes Second at Relay Championships, Volleyball and Girls' Tennis Both Win Over the Weekend

Boys' track achieves at Sunday's relay championships, while volleyball topped Belmont and girls tennis edged Wakefield 3-2 over a busy four-day stretch

Market & Moments: What Happens When the Bank Appraisal Comes in Low?

In a fast-moving and competitive housing market, a home appraisal might come in below the agreed-upon purchase price. Here's how to prepare and respond.