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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Sports

Boys' Lacrosse, Baseball Highlight Busy Vacation Week for Burlington Athletics

Boys' lacrosse topped Swampscott and baseball split against Wilmington and Cambridge during a busy vacation week for Burlington.

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Market & Moments: Burlington Housing Market Remains Resilient Despite Buyer Hesitation

While buyer caution is increasing, limited inventory continues to support home values and prevent a significant slowdown. 

Local Government

Results Still Shaking Out for Burlington Town Election

Some open seats remain; others were filled by write-in candidates.

Sports

Red Devils Fall to Wakefield and Central Catholic on Vacation Wednesday

Girls' lacrosse fell to Central Catholic while softball and baseball both dropped games to Wakefield on vacation Wednesday for Burlington.

Sports

Red Devils Lacrosse Falls in Vacation Week Action

Both varsity lacrosse teams fell Tuesday. Wednesday brings girls' lacrosse at Central Catholic, plus softball and baseball against Wakefield.

Community

From the Classroom to the Cattails: Burlington's Neufeld Debuts Beaver Exhibit in Concord

‘Nature’s engineers’ are getting their time in the spotlight — The OARS-sponsored exhibit runs from April 24-May 24.