Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: In Praise of Spontaneity
A poem by Burlington resident, retired librarian, and language instructor, Ruth Rin
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 Nicci’s Notes.
Burlington Looks to Schools to Spark Civic Engagement
Civic engagement in Burlington has been low in recent years, often with with under 80% turnout at town meetings, limited committee participation, and a notable lack of interest from younger residents. In addition, local election turnout prior to 2024 averaged about 15%. But longtime community advocate Myrna Saltman believes the
Sports
Burlington Teams Score Wins Against Lexington, Wakefield
Baseball, softball, and volleyball wins yesterday lead into a cold and possibly rainy Friday of athletics.
Community
Burlington Recreation Director Earns Highest State Honor
Director Brendan Egan adds Humanitarian Award to the department's many recognitions.
Sports
Girls' Lacrosse Wins First Contest With New Head Coach
The girls' lacrosse team earned their first W of the season with a new head coach yesterday, besting Arlington 14-4. The boys put up a good fight but ultimately lost 7-6. The baseball team lost their game 7-6, as well, after four unanswered runs in the first three innings
Schools
Parents Clash at School Committee Over LGBTQ+ Remarks and Student Survey Missteps
Community members lashed out at the School Committee and each other in response to the Youth Risk Behavior Survey and subsequent conversations.
Sports
Boys' Track Wins Season Opener
Full athletic calendar today in Burlington after a boys' track win yesterday
Sports
Track Teams Debut at Melrose
Track teams have their first meet of the season; volleyball team loses 5th in a row
Sports
Red Devils Seek Varsity Wins
After a couple of JV wins last Friday, Burlington sports teams are looking for some varsity wins this afternoon.
Local Government
Harrington, Ryan Join Planning Board After Higher-Than-Average Turnout at Town Election
More than 3,000 Burlington residents turned out to cast their vote for ballot questions and local government races.
Sports
Boys' Lacrosse Notches First Win
A variety of games are on the agenda today in Burlington athletics.
Ways & Means Committee Divided on Town-Wide Communications Role
The town's financial committee narrowly voted in favor of a budget adding a long-discussed role.