Community
Burlington Library's Local Author Festival a Hit with Readers and Writers
The Local Author Festival at Burlington Public Library was a success, and authors say they'll return for another.
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Sports
Tournament Brackets Dropping This Week
The varsity volleyball team improved their record to 14-6 on the season with a win against Central Catholic on Senior Night Friday. The freshman team also won with a score of 2-0, while the JV team lost 2-0. This week is a bit of a lull before state tournament brackets
Schools
High School Building Options Shared, Pared Down
The High School Building Committee reviewed and thinned out some of the options for a new Burlington High School.
Sports
Football Winning Streak Busted, Volleyball Senior Night to Come
The football team lost their first game of the season last night, falling to Stoneham 42-21 and bringing their record to 6-1. The swim team participated in the Middlesex League Meet at Bentley university, marking the end of the regular season for them. The girls swam their hearts out in
Local Government
Board of Health Discusses Keeping Public Safe from Flu and Mosquito-Borne Illness
The Board of Health heard about mosquito control measures and discussed the impact of influenza, especially for vulnerable populations.
Sports
Boys' Soccer Team Finishes Season with Best Record in 7 Years
The boys' soccer game ended on a 1-1 tie against Stoneham yesterday. The team finished up their season with a 6-9-3 record, the team's best since 2017. The girls brought in a 2-1 win. The Junior Devils football team is now 5-1 after a hard fought 28-20
Schools
District Expects Curriculum Revamp to Improve Student Performance in Burlington
The district expects student performance on standardized assessments to improve after curriculum updates, but the road will be long.
Sports
Volleyball, Field Hockey Wins Push Lady Devils Toward End of Season
The swim team fell to Arlington on Senior Night by a score of 73-95. Still, swimmers continued to shave time and some set personal records for the season. The Middlesex League meet, to determine the league winner, will be tomorrow. The volleyball teams swept the Wildcats, winning all three games
Local Government
Liquor Licenses for Current/Future Burlington Establishments Considered
The Select Board considered two liquor license questions last night at their meeting. King's Dining and Entertainment, located at 52 2nd Ave, requested permission to serve large "King Size" drinks, an item already offered at ten other King's locations across five states. The Board
Sports
A Sampling of Fall Sports on Calendar Following Mixed Soccer Performance
The boys' soccer team scored a win against Wilmington yesterday, shutting out the Wildcats 3-0 on Senior Night. Girls lost their game, ending with a score of 3-1. Today makes up for yesterday's light schedule, with sampling of almost every fall sport. This afternoon starts off with
Civic Engagement
Early In-Person Voting Opens in Burlington
Here's how to cast your vote via early in-person voting, vote by mail, or on Election Day in Burlington, Massachusetts.
Sports
Final Regular Season Week Kicks Off for Many
For many a Red Devil athlete, this marks the last week of regular season play. The golf team already wrapped up their regular season, and the cross country, football, and soccer teams will be playing into next week, but for the girls' volleyball, field hockey, and swim teams, the