Nicci is a Burlington resident and parent with a background in education and creative writing. For more from Nicci, visit her personal newsletter at Nicci’s Notes.
Schools
Many opportunities for growth have been identified by the ongoing literacy curriculum audit in Burlington Public Schools, an initiative for which Town Meeting this May authorized a spend of nearly a quarter of a million dollars. Dr. Gail Lovette, contracted by the district to perform a comprehensive review of preK-
Sports
Tthe combined Woburn/Burlington girls' swim team fell to Winchester 91-74 yesterday. Even with the loss, six swimmers have already qualified for sectionals and/or state championships! The boys' cross country team lost to Arlington yesterday afternoon with a score of 17-46, and freshman boys'
Local Government
On the Town Meeting Warrant this September will be an article asking to place a question on the ballot that many towns in Massachusetts have passed. Sarah Cawley, who sat on the subcommittee to investigate the pros and cons of having an appointed Town Clerk in the town of Burlington,
Sports
The JV volleyball team was the only one to pick up a win yesterday, as they improved their record to 2-1 with a 2-1 win against Newton south. Varsity girls lost 3-0, and freshmen lost 2-0. The boys' and girls' soccer teams both fell
Sports
Soccer and volleyball are on the agenda this afternoon. The girls' soccer teams host Arlington at 4:15 at Marshall Simonds Middle School, while boys travel to play the Spy Ponders in an away game. The volleyball teams host Newton South today at BHS, with JV and freshman teams
Local Government
Planning continues for the demolition of Burlington's current police station and construction of a new one, a project which was approved nearly unanimously by Town Meeting in May. As a part of this project, the Police Department will need to relocate while a new building is being constructed.
Sports
The golf team came out over Wakefield with a score of 40-32 but fell to Arlington in a very close 36.5-35.5 in yesterday's tri-match at Winchester Country Club. The boys' soccer team lost 1-0 to Lexington following a great goal by
Sports
The Field Hockey team yesterday fell 6-0 to Reading. Meanwhile, the varsity girls' volleyball team took the W against the Rockets, winning 3-0; Karina Boyadjiev earned Player of the Match. The freshman and JV teams both lost their matches 0-2. The golf team kicks off the
Civic Engagement
The Massachusetts State Primary results are in, and District 3 will have a new Governor's Councillor after November's election. In her second consecutive Democratic Primary challenge to current Councillor, Marilyn Pettito Devaney, Dolan brought home a victory of close margins. There was no Republican on the
Sports
The girls' soccer team had a strong showing at their season opener against the Reading Rockets yesterday at the Marshall Simonds Field. Five goals, spread out among five different players, brought the Lady Devils a decisive win for their first game of the year. Senior Lacey Lauder earned Player
Sports
The boys' soccer teams kicked off their season yesterday in Reading, and girls will host the Rockets this afternoon. The boys' varsity team lost their season opener 4-1 to the Rockets, while the JV team came home with a 3-1 victory. Girls' JV and varsity
Civic Engagement
Voters across the state of Massachusetts will be at the ballot box today, casting votes for the Democratic or Republican candidates that will represent the party at the General Election in November. The State Primary Election will be held today, September 3, 2024, from 7:00 AM-8:00 PM