Schools
District Begins Discussing Next Year's School Calendar
School Committee members ask to see more options for start dates and winter vacation dates.
Local Government
Temporary Police HQ Gets Green Light from Planning Board
Planning Board grants special permit for 18-month move to former water treatment facility, requests detailed plans for new police station
Local Government
Burlington High School Project Moves Forward With One Fewer Option
The Burlington High School Building Committee eliminated one option but several more remain, each with their own benefits and drawbacks.
Local Government
Town Clerk Announces Retirement Date, Opening Seat for Election
Interested in helping the town maintain is vital records? Town Clerk Amy Warfield gave notice of retirement, leaving time to put the remaining year of her role on the ballot for this April.
Schools
District Presents Math Pathway Plan to School Committee
BPS lays out a plan to introduce Algebra 1 in 8th grade with multiple entry and decision points with the goal of making math courses accessible to all students.
Local Government
Parks & Recreation Lays out 2025 Plans
The Recreation Department plan includes updating the policy manual and providing professional development opportunities for staff.
Community
Scholarship Fund Considers Revamp of Application Process
The Town of Burlington Scholarship Fund considers a different submission process to make things more equitable to students not attending BHS.
Local Government
Burlington Government Review Receives Grant Funding
The town of Burlington will work with the Collins Center of UMass Boston to review the town's government and make recommendations.
Community
Environmental Cleanup in Burlington Ongoing
Burlington's Environmental Engineer Christine Mathis reports that out of 287 historical contaminated sites in town, 110 are still open and undergoing monitoring or cleanup. Mathis shared this information during the December 10, 2024, Burlington Board of Health meeting, where she gave an overview of the town's
Schools
District to Host Literacy Night As Part of Curriculum Review
Burlington Public Schools will be hosting a Literacy Night to give families a look into the two curriculum options under consideration.
Local Government
Planning Board Split on Mall Road Plan, Supports Town Center Zoning Changes
The Planning Board cast their advisory votes on zoning-related articles to come before Town Meeting in January.
Local Government
Initiatives on the Table to Revitalize Commercial Areas, Expand Housing
At the latest Planning Boarding Meeting, several Town Meeting Articles that look to shape the future of Burlington were discussed.