Schools
School Committee Debates Metrics for Measuring District Progress
Members called for clearer milestones in superintendent's three-year plan, citing the need to measure progress over time.
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Sports
Soccer Teams Score Wins Against Watertown
The soccer teams celebrated wins last night against Watertown, with two varsity shutouts: Girls won 2-0, and boys won 1-0. The girls' JV team also secured a 3-1 win! The football team is back home today, defending their 4-0 record against the Wilmington Wildcats in a Thursday night game.
Schools
BPS Curriculum Review Will Culminate in Program Redesign
When Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Lisa Chen, joined Burlington Public Schools a little more than a year ago, her first priority was to conduct a BPS curriculum review. Since then, nearly every aspect of the district's curriculum has been under scrutiny with the aim of improving access to appropriate
Sports
Disappointing Afternoon to Fuel Late-Week Resurgence?
The boys' cross country team fell to 2-3 on the season with a tough 26-30 win against Melrose yesterday. The volleyball and field hockey teams had disappointing afternoons against Winchester, as well, swept by the Red and Black. Final scores for volleyball were: freshman 2-0, junior varsity 2-0, and
Local Government
DPW Renames Two Divisions for Clarity
At last night's Select Board meeting, the Board voted unanimously to have two Public Works divisions renamed to better explain what they do. The Select Board has given the green light to change "Central Maintenance" to "Fleet Maintenance" and "Buildings and Cemeteries"
Sports
Golf Team Ends Regular Season With 8-6 Overall Record
The rain didn't deter the golf and soccer teams from getting out and playing yesterday. The golf team played their last regular season game against Wilmington yesterday and came out on top 47.5-24.5. They'll be heading into state sectionals next after finishing 8-6 overall
Community
The Burlington Buzz Fall Decorating Contest Could Win You $100
Do you take your outdoor decorating seriously? Do you live in Burlington, Massachusetts? Participate in the Burlington Buzz fall decorating contest, and you could win $100 to help make your decorating dreams come true. Whether you like ghosts and ghouls, pumpkins and gourds, or hay bales and scarecrows, enter the
Sports
Soccer, Golf on the Schedule for Monday
Today, there's just golf and soccer on the athletics schedule. The 8-5 golf team plays Wilmington at 3:30 at Burlington's home course, the Country Club of Billerica. The soccer teams take on Winchester, with the JV and varsity girls traveling to their game and both
Local Government
New Regulations Coming for Accessory Dwelling Units in Burlington
The future of accessory dwelling units in Burlington was one of many housing-related topics discussed at the Planning Board meeting of October 3, 2024. The Planning Board is hoping to update Burlington's current zoning bylaws in advance of February, when the state law allowing accessory dwelling units is
Sports
Football Team Brings Home 4th W in a Row
Red Devils football is on a roll, bringing home their fourth win in a row and keeping their undefeated record alive with a 20-7 win in Wakefield on Friday. This week brings a full schedule, with golf and soccer on Monday, cross country, soccer, volley all, and field hockey on
Sports
Football on Tap this Weekend Following Soccer Win
The freshman girls' soccer team scored an unbelievable 16 goals in Thursday's matchup, shutting out Malden Catholic and improving their record to 5-1. The only thing on the agenda in sports today is a football matchup at Wakefield starting at 6:00. The JV team will then
Community
Burlington Resident Steps into the Ring for Cancer Research
Imagine being in a place where you know you're going to get punched in the face. Now, imagine there's no place you'd rather be. That's how it is for Burlington resident, Ivana McGrail, who has already raised $10,000 for a boxing