Schools
New Bus Contract in the Works for Burlington Public Schools
Some wonder if the new bus contract will bring more reliability and satisfaction.
Nicci Kadilak
Nicci is a Burlington resident and parent with a background in education and creative writing. For more from Nicci, visit her personal newsletter at Nicciâs Notes.
Local Government
Water Rates in Burlington to Increase; Quarterly Billing to Begin
Decreased commercial usage means an increase in water rates in Burlington
Schools
Burlington Public Schools to Pilot Collaborative Care Program
An innovative program to meet student needs was proposed at last night's School Committee meeting. Collaborative Care is an increasingly common way to meet individual mental health needs via collaboration between primary care and mental health practitioners. This model involves care coordinators, psychiatrists, and other mental health professionals,
Community
MassDOT to Hold Forum for Revamping Major Intersection Tonight
If you listened to the Buzz interview with incumbent Select Board candidate, Joe Morandi, you might have heard him mention wanting to collaborate with the City of Woburn to improve the intersection on the border between the two municipalities. This evening, MassDOT will be holding a public forum to discuss
Local Government
Burlington Select Board Adopts New Flag Policy
After several years, the town finally has an official flag policy, and it leaves the question of which flags the town will fly up to Select Board discretion.
Civic Engagement
Voting Continues for Burlington Local Election
Burlington's local election is coming up on April 6, and early voting is happening as we speak. Here's a brief timeline for you: * Register to vote by tomorrow, May 27. Then, you can: * Request a vote-by-mail ballot until April 1, or * Head over to the Town
Schools
Burlington High School DevilBotz Win Award, Hope to Advance
Burlington High Schoolâs DevilBotz robotics team competed in their second and final qualifying meet this past weekend, and according to their Game Strategy Mentor, Rick OâDonnell, theyâre well-positioned for an invitation to the District Championships. The team âplaced 13th of 38 teams in a very deep field,
Local Government
What Are the Responsibilities of the School Committee?
The School Committee is often held as the ultimate authority when it comes to issues in the schools. While the School Committee does have responsibility and control over creating and executing the long-term vision of Burlington Public Schools in conjunction with the Superintendent of Schools, the reality is that this
Community
Learn How to Attract Butterflies to Your Yard this Wednesday
The Burlington Garden Club this Wednesday will be teaching anyone who is interested how to attract butterflies to their yard. Butterflies have begun migrating northward again, and you can make your home a welcoming place for butterflies, starting now. From the Garden Club: Butterflies are very important as pollinators as
Local Government
Planning Board Split on MBTA Communities Zoning
And, meaningful holidays will be celebrated this weekend
Community
Local Family Runs Marathons to Raise Money for Mass General
Support their efforts this spring
Community
Community Celebrations: Purim
Celebrating the Jews' redemption with reflection and a carnival