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.
Local Government
The Governor and Secretary of Transportation made mention of a recently-approved zoning change that will allow for live-work-play development in the Mall Road area.
Schools
The School Climate Survey reveals improvements even in the lowest-scoring areas and consistent trends from last year.
Sports
The basketball and hockey teams are at it this weekend in hopes of rising in the ranks with three weeks left in regular season play.
Local Government
Town Meeting votes narrowly not to rescind the ban and may re-evaluate after April's town election.
Sports
Devils wrestling wins 44-33 over Keefe Tech! Boys' & girls' hockey fall to Winchester. Gymnastics, wrestling, and swim teams compete today.
Governor Maura Healey and Transportation Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt were in Burlington to talk about their plan to support infrastructure across the state.
Sports
The boys' and girls' varsity basketball teams bot secured wins yesterday; today, hockey and wrestling are on the calendar.
Sports
Many notable finishes for both boys and girls, including two boys' golds. This afternoon, basketball is on the agenda.
Local Government
Three questions were heard at Town Meeting, accounting for nearly half the articles on the agenda. Also: updates from the BHS Building Committee and E-Voting Subcommittee
Local Government
The Select Board will meet to decide whether to poll voters about rescinding the ban instituted in 2017 by Town Meeting following voters' opposition to a state ballot question.
Sports
Track teams will be at a Championship meet this afternoon, as the wrestling, hockey, and basketball teams regroup for this week's games.
Local Government
The Mall Road area has 100 acres of infill development capacity that could increase tax revenue for the town at a time when multiple projects need funding.