Community
Spring to Life In and Around Burlington
Plan your garden and your outdoor adventures to make the most of the warmer weather and longer daylight hours.
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.
Sports
Mixed Results Tuesday Make Way for Quiet Wednesday
Some wins, some losses, and some scores not yet posted from a busy day in Red Devils athletics.
Cambridge Street Repaving to be Complete by Fall, Says MassDOT
A long-planned resurfacing and restriping project is set to be completed this year.
Sports
Tennis, Softball Wins Usher in Week
Monday wins in tennis and JV softball pave the way for Tuesday play, with unified b-ball, tennis, lacrosse, volleyball, softball and baseball on today's calendar.
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Urging the Town to Embrace Hybrid Technology
A letter to the editor in favor of making town-wide meetings hybrid-accessible
Sports
A Winning Weekend Brings Momentum Before Break
Friday wins bring many Burlington athletic teams into the week before break with winning records.
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: In Praise of Spontaneity
A poem by Burlington resident, retired librarian, and language instructor, Ruth Rin
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
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.