Schools

Burlington School Committee to Vote on New Health and PE Framework; Some Topics Still Pending

The Wellness Committee presented a list of 267 standards to the School Committee for a vote so curriculum planning can begin. Here's what's there and was was tabled for next year.

Schools

Burlington Seniors Awarded Hundreds of Thousands in Scholarships at Annual Celebration

Burlington's Class of 2026 celebrated Senior Scholarship Night, with more than 100 students recognized and hundreds of thousands of dollars awarded.

Burlington High School Is Getting a New Kind of Class — One That's About More Than Grades

Burlington High School is launching MyCAP blocks next fall — short sessions designed to help students explore careers, build a four-year plan, and graduate with more than a diploma.

Schools

From Burlington to the Smithsonian: Marshall Simonds Students Are Heading to National History Day in D.C.

Marshall Simonds Middle School's National History Day club is having its best year yet.

Sports

Volleyball, Tennis Seasons End in Round of 16; Red Devils Close Out Spring

Boys' volleyball and boys' tennis both fall in Tuesday's Round of 16, closing the books on a spring that saw four Burlington programs reach the MIAA tournament.

Schools

Burlington's DevilBotz Cap Strong Season with Second-Place Finish at MA States

Team 2876 qualified for the post-season and competed against the best robotics programs in New England

Local Government

Burlington parking tickets can now be paid online

Town switches to new deputy collector vendor, adding digital payment option for the first time

Sports

Boys' Volleyball Reaches Round of 16 for First Time; Lacrosse Season Ends at Canton

Boys' volleyball heads to Milford and boys' tennis to Walpole in Tuesday's Round of 16 after the Red Devils went 1–1 in Friday tournament play.

Community

Construction Underway on New Turf Fields at Marshall Simonds

After two years of planning, approvals, and redesigns, work has officially begun.

Community

The Party That Started in 1991 Is Still Going Strong

A Burlington tradition since 1991, the BHS All-Night Graduation Party keeps seniors safe and celebrating — but organizers still need chaperones and community support for this year's event.

Sports

Boys' Tennis Advances to Round of 16 as Girls' Programs Exit; Lacrosse and Volleyball Set for Friday

Boys' lacrosse and volleyball open tournament play Friday while boys' tennis waits in the Round of 16, and baseball's 9–9 season ends without a tournament berth.

Schools

School Committee, Teachers' Union Clash Over Early Release Days

Burlington's School Committee voted down a teacher union proposal to extend elementary early release days, sparking frustration ahead of contract talks.