Both Lacrosse Programs Fall to Winchester as Burlington Heads into Busy Weekend

Burlington's lacrosse teams fall to unbeaten Winchester Thursday, while baseball, softball, tennis, and volleyball gear up for Friday.

Burlington Town Meeting 2026: Budget Approved, Simonds Park Debate Highlights Night Two

Burlington Town Meeting approved the rest of its $197M budget on night two, with debate centering on a $200K design study for a new Simonds Park.

Letter to the Editor: For School Phone Bans, Tech Is Not the Answer — Storage Is

Two local advocates argue that Massachusetts' proposed tech-based approach to school phone bans leaves students — and the research — behind.

Boys' Track Clinches Middlesex League Title as Baseball and Softball Also Win

Burlington's boys' track clinches the Middlesex League title, while baseball, softball, and lacrosse all pick up wins in a busy two-day stretch.

Burlington May Town Meeting 2026: School Budgets Approved, Shawsheen Rejected on Night One

Burlington's Town Meeting approved a $197M budget on night one, but Shawsheen Tech's budget was effectively rejected and must be resubmitted.

Baseball and Softball Cruise Past Winchester, Volleyball Edges Arlington as Burlington Wins Three Monday

Burlington baseball, softball, and boys' volleyball all won Monday while both tennis teams fell to Winchester. Boys' and girls' lacrosse face Woburn Tuesday.

Burlington's May Town Meeting 2026: Conversations to Watch

Shawsheen's troubled budget, a wireless tower fight, no Fourth of July fireworks — here's what's on the table at Burlington's May 11 Town Meeting.

Burlington's Ways & Means Committee Votes to Recommend Full Slate of School Budget Items

$89 million in school-related budgets and expenditures will now go before Town Meeting for approval, along with July 4th and historical shed funding.

Track Flattens Undefeated Stoneham, Baseball and Softball Explode as Burlington Rebounds Thursday

Boys' track crushed previously undefeated Stoneham to go 4-0, while baseball, softball, and volleyball all won big.

First Paychecks: Where Burlington Teens Can Find Summer Jobs in 2026

A few opportunities for high schoolers to find that first job this summer

New Burlington Board of Health Member Brings Biotech Background to Role

Orysia Hanushevsky assumes her new role with an eye towards bridging the municipal-biotech gap.

Red Devils Rattle Off Five Wins Across Monday and Tuesday

Burlington won five times in two days, with both lacrosse teams winning Monday and baseball, boys' tennis, and girls' tennis all picking up victories Tuesday.

Local Government

What Are Burlington's Representatives Voting On This May? Here's a Summary.

The Annual Town Meeting for Burlington, MA, features major items such as capital and operational budgets for schools and town departments, changes to animal bylaws, and a crypto ATM ban.

Schools

Fox Hill Elementary Breaks Ground in Burlington as High School Plan Remains Unresolved

Fox Hill Elementary breaks ground in Burlington with 2028 completion expected, as debate continues over the town’s high school future after a rejected $330M plan.

Sports

Boys' Track Finishes Second at Relay Championships, Volleyball and Girls' Tennis Both Win Over the Weekend

Boys' track achieves at Sunday's relay championships, while volleyball topped Belmont and girls tennis edged Wakefield 3-2 over a busy four-day stretch

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Market & Moments: What Happens When the Bank Appraisal Comes in Low?

In a fast-moving and competitive housing market, a home appraisal might come in below the agreed-upon purchase price. Here's how to prepare and respond.

Local Government

Burlington's Finance Committee Votes Against Shawsheen Budget — But Still Urges Town Meeting to Pass It

Burlington's Ways and Means Committee voted against recommending Shawsheen Tech's $3.9M budget — but says Town Meeting should pass it anyway.

Community

Lost Cat’s Journey Highlights Burlington’s Pet Licensing Rules

Lost Cat’s Journey Highlights Burlington’s Pet Licensing Rules

Sports

Boys' Lacrosse Falls in OT as Burlington Faces Tough Wednesday on the Road

Boys' lacrosse dropped an overtime heartbreaker to Wakefield, while baseball, tennis, softball, and girls lacrosse all fell on a difficult Wednesday for Burlington.

Community

Burlington Seeks Solution Amid Surging Housing Prices

Burlington residents say rising housing costs are straining budgets, as officials weigh affordability solutions and voters push back on new spending.

Sports

Track Teams, Boys' Tennis Win Tuesday; Girls' Tennis Falls at Watertown

Red Devils celebrate a successful Tuesday overall, with tennis and track wins, and look to a packed Wednesday schedule

Burlington's Lyft Subsidy Program Has Tripled in Size. Now the Town Has to Decide What Comes Next

Burlington's town-subsidized Lyft program has grown 300% since 2023. The Select Board is now weighing changes to keep the program within budget.

Sports

Red Devils Return From Break With Five Wins, Baseball and Both Tennis Teams Sweep Monday

Baseball, tennis, and lacrosse all won as Burlington returned from April vacation Monday, while volleyball dropped a close match at Woburn.

Community

A New Kind of Healthy: Project Lean Nation Is Opening in Burlington This Summer

New England's first Project Lean Nation location is opening this summer in Burlington, offering clean meals, free nutrition coaching, and more.