Community
Lynn, Swampscott team up to clean Greater Boston’s dirtiest beach
The city of Lynn is still determining under what conditions the UV system will work.
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Schools
Burlington School Committee Rates Superintendent Conti as Meeting Expectations in 2024 Evaluation
Individual evaluations reveal divisions, families call for clearer accountability.
Schools
Fox Hill Elementary Project Advances Through State Process
Burlington moves forward with new Fox Hill Elementary as 60% design heads to state; bids expected this fall and construction set for spring 2026.
Partner Story
Romance scams roundup: All of the romance scams you should know to keep your heart and bank safe
Many of today’s most common scams work by preying on and exploiting trust and human emotions.
Schools
Building Committee Introduces Construction Manager, Shares Project Update
BHS grad to head preconstruction operations, budget updates coming next month; residents can catch up with Building Committee at upcoming events
Community
Become a Volunteer for Boston CASA, Be an Advocate for Local Foster Youth
Virtual information sessions begin July 29 for those interested in joining the fall training cohort
Local Government
Burlington Town Government: A Changing Mosaic of State & Local Laws
Committee discusses consolidating current practice into a charter, clarifying structure and increasing transparency
Partner Story
Grid operator forecasting 11% increase in electricity consumption by 2034
A 10-year downturn is reversing as electric vehicle and heat pump adoption increases, but not as quickly as originally predicted.
Local Government
State of Water Emergency Declared in Burlington
Dry conditions have led to the opening of the town's emergency connection with the MWRA; outdoor watering restrictions are in place until further notice.
Columns
Birds, Nets, and Rainforest Nights: An Expedition on Panama’s Pipeline Road
Columnist Bill Boivin describes an expedition deep in Panama’s rainforest, where he and wife Jane helped study tropical birds, embracing wild nature firsthand.
Burlington Stream Cleaning Program Keeps Waterways Clear, Urges Residents to Stop Illegal Dumping
Burlington’s Conservation staff is clearing local streams of trash—14 tires, an engine, even a swing set—and urges residents: never dump in drains or wetlands.
Schools
Burlington Students Show Strong Growth in Reading and Math, Outperform State and National Averages
Burlington students exceeded state and national benchmarks in reading and math, with strong year-over-year growth, especially in elementary grades.