Community
A Parade, a Picnic, and a Big Day for the Country
Here's how to celebrate with your community this Independence Day.
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.
You Can Now Have Cannabis Delivered to Your Burlington Home
Burlington's Select Board didn't move to block cannabis home delivery after a new MA law made it the default — even in towns without dispensaries.
Local Government
Burlington's Energy Savings Program Is Up for Renewal — and the Market Has Gotten Complicated
The town's municipal aggregation contract expires this fall. Officials say the program has saved residents $2.6 million — but locking in the next rate is a trickier call.
Schools
Burlington School Committee to Vote on New Health and PE Framework; Some Topics Still Pending
The Wellness Committee presented a list of 267 standards to the School Committee for a vote so curriculum planning can begin. Here's what's there and was was tabled for next year.
Schools
Burlington Seniors Awarded Hundreds of Thousands in Scholarships at Annual Celebration
Burlington's Class of 2026 celebrated Senior Scholarship Night, with more than 100 students recognized and hundreds of thousands of dollars awarded.
Burlington High School Is Getting a New Kind of Class — One That's About More Than Grades
Burlington High School is launching MyCAP blocks next fall — short sessions designed to help students explore careers, build a four-year plan, and graduate with more than a diploma.
Schools
From Burlington to the Smithsonian: Marshall Simonds Students Are Heading to National History Day in D.C.
Marshall Simonds Middle School's National History Day club is having its best year yet.
Sports
Volleyball, Tennis Seasons End in Round of 16; Red Devils Close Out Spring
Boys' volleyball and boys' tennis both fall in Tuesday's Round of 16, closing the books on a spring that saw four Burlington programs reach the MIAA tournament.
Schools
Burlington's DevilBotz Cap Strong Season with Second-Place Finish at MA States
Team 2876 qualified for the post-season and competed against the best robotics programs in New England
Local Government
Burlington parking tickets can now be paid online
Town switches to new deputy collector vendor, adding digital payment option for the first time
Sports
Boys' Volleyball Reaches Round of 16 for First Time; Lacrosse Season Ends at Canton
Boys' volleyball heads to Milford and boys' tennis to Walpole in Tuesday's Round of 16 after the Red Devils went 1–1 in Friday tournament play.
Community
Construction Underway on New Turf Fields at Marshall Simonds
After two years of planning, approvals, and redesigns, work has officially begun.