Local Government
A request for new Recreation Department equipment will likely go before next year's annual Town Meeting after the department has experienced problems with one of the current mowers this summer. The 10-year-old, 16-foot mower is nearing the end of its useful life after 5,000 hours of use.
Schools
Burlington Public Schools has hired an instructional coach to focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at Burlington High School, and her name will be familiar to many. Former English Department Chair, Shannon Janovitz, will be pioneering this new role, which focuses on looking at education at the high school
Local Government
The Massachusetts State Primary is coming up on September 3; early and mail-in voting have already been happening. Much goes into ensuring ballots are counted accurately, and this week will see Burlington's Election Office following state law to be sure all requirements are met in advance of the
Schools
Rising tenth graders who are in need of a new high school experience now have an opportunity to join the technical high school that serves Burlington and other surrounding towns. Shawsheen Valley Technical High School serves the towns of Burlington, Bedford, Billerica, Wilmington, and Tewksbury and provides more than 20
Schools
The fox Hill School Building Committee has released a collection of videos designed to outline the process of rebuilding the Fox Hill Elementary School with state funding, from decision to schematic selection to design and beyond. The short (less than 2-minute) videos are posted on the Fox Hill Building Project
Schools
Burlington Public Schools teachers will begin the year with new supports in place for reaching Newcomer students, or those students who were born outside the United States, are in their first three years of living in the U.S., and are designated as English Learners. Newcomers come from a large
Community
The Sculpture Park and Indian Americans for Burlington (IAB) are calling all artists and crafters of Indian descent to participate in an event on August 31 celebrating Indian art in Burlington. Local artists will be on hand to display their artwork and answer questions about their work and inspiration, and
Civic Engagement
This November, four questions have been approved to appear on the state election ballot. One, Question 4, is about allowing and regulating natural psychedelics for therapeutic purposes. There has been much attention lately on the potential use of natural psychedelic substances in the treatment of mental health issues such as
Local Government
Last week, Governor Healey signed into law the 2024 Housing Bond Bill, which includes language allowing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in any single-family zone in Massachusetts. This bill, which goes into effect in February 2025, would allow a single ADU of no more than 900 square feet or 50% of
Local Government
At this week's Select Board meeting, Member Sarah Cawley gave a number of infrastructure and construction updates on behalf of the Department of Public Works: * Keep an eye out for heavy water main flushing later this month. This process is usually completed in the spring, but the Department
Community
If you enjoy a fun and energetic performance for all ages, get your clown shoes on and head over to Flip Circus at the Burlington Mall from September 6-17. Flip Circus will be bringing their innovative family-friendly event (in an iconic red-and-white climate-controlled tent!) to Burlington residents and visitors, and
Local Government
The fluctuating price of electricity has affected most everyone in Burlington and beyond recently, and the town has implemented a solution that will make residents' bills more predictable for the next two years. Burlington's Town Administration has signed a two-year contract with Constellation NewEnergy to supply the