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A group of Burlington teachers, administrators, and outside specialists is working to implement a new elementary school literacy curriculum and add two new math classes in the middle school next school year.

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Burlington's Fourth of July Parade, a staple of summer in Burlington, has been canceled.

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After a lengthy discussion outlining the evolution of the two potential Burlington HS designs still on the table for a new or renovated high school, the Building Committee at their April 17 voted unanimously to strike one of the options from consideration. www.burlington.buzz/schools/high...

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Holy Week consists of many major events throughout the days leading up to Easter Sunday that each hold unique and specific meaning. The first of these celebrations is Palm Sunday, which is the “earliest known record of any Holy Week observance."

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The day was gloomy and wet, but that didn't stop around 1,600 voters from coming out to cast their ballot at Burlington High School for the 2025 town election. Here are the results for contested Town Meeting races: www.burlington.buzz/local-govern...

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The “Tower Records plaza” is getting a much-awaited refresh. www.burlington.buzz/community/up...

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Burlington's Town Administration wants to install a town-wide communications director following this May's Town Meeting. But if the reception by the Ways & Means Committee is any indication, the creation of the role will be an uphill battle. Read more:

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Burlington parents voiced their anger at a school committee meeting over a survey that was given to middle and high school students. They're calling the survey "inappropriate," saying it contained explicit sexual definitions presumptive questions.

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Now's your chance to help shape Burlington's future. Submit your letter of interest for the Government Review Committee today.

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The Town of Burlington Scholarship Fund, originally established in 1988 and revived in 2018, is a community-funded scholarship source for Burlington residents who are high school seniors.

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The Burlington Sculpture Park will be spreading out along Center Street while the police station is being renovated.

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Buzz Magazine: Spring Edition is here! 🎉 We have activity ideas, recipes, games, and much more. Read the magazine, pass it along, and fill out this order form if you'd like to purchase a print copy: bit.ly/4hE2RcA Read the digital version here: bit.ly/4kX3H7a

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When Shannon Janovitz stepped into her new role as Burlington High School’s Lead DEI Curriculum and Instructional Coach, she knew she was venturing into uncharted territory. Now, six months in, she reflects on the progress made and the work ahead.

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Training scenarios will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 7. Residents can expect to see an increase in State and Burlington Police presence, including the State Police helicopter, in the areas of Blanchard Road, the land locked parcel, the town common and the reservoir.

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We at Burlington Buzz are now accepting Letters to the Editor! Please read through our editorial policy in its entirety before submitting yours. If you have any questions, let us know! ⬇️

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A crowd of about 50 people holding handmade signs gathered Saturday on the Town Common in front of Burlington Town Hall for a peaceful demonstration protesting President Trump’s administration.

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Jennifer Priest is running for a year-long post as Town Clerk in this April's town election. Join Burlington Buzz founder and Editor-in-Chief, Nicci Kadilak, as she talks with Jenn about her hopes for the role, and passion for the Burlington community.

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The business that went from a Facebook page to a store where dozens of Burlington vendors sell their handmade crafts has moved from the Wayside Shopping Center to a spot on Middlesex Turnpike.

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The stage was set on Tuesday night's School Committee meeting for future conversations and decisions about next year's school calendar, the daily schedule for elementary students, capital requests for May Town Meeting, and more.

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Budget season has begun in Burlington, and the Town Administration has presented the town's budget overview to the Ways & Means Committee.

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From the first step onto the field, court, track, mat, or ice, the Burlington Red Devils have their sights on one goal–winning. This season several Red Devils teams have secured a spot in the state tournament. But the success doesn’t end there.

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The latest show to come to Burlington's Park Playhouse is a dark comedy that cast members hope will give the audience a two-hour respite from real life. The Burlington Players will be performing “Working for Crumbs,” from now until March 8.

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"Be prepared to laugh out loud—a lot!" Thank you @burlingtonbuzz.bsky.social for the lovely words on Working for Crumbs! www.burlington.buzz/community/re...

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Burlington's Planning Board has given the green light to two new restaurants featuring Asian flavors, approving special permits during its February meeting. Read all about them ⬇️

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I truly loathed Zero Day, which is what happens when the paranoid thriller meets end-stage both-sidesism.

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The Burlington Historical Commission is looking to construct an 800-square-foot storage shed to store some historical artifacts on the property of the town's historical West School.

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For the second year in a row, Burlington Buzz is partnering local higher education institutions to bring new depth to news coverage in Burlington, Massachusetts, while giving undergraduates the opportunity to develop their real-world reporting skills.

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School vacation week is upon us and Burlington has a variety of options from full-day camps to half-hour classes to stay-at-home fun and more for people of all ages. Here are just a few ⬇️

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The Burlington High School Building Committee presented to the public last night the process that has been undergone to explore options for rebuilding, renovating, or adding on to Burlington's high school building.

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Local nonprofit, Burlington Womenade, has made the difficult decision to close after 14 years serving Burlington and the surrounding communities.

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Work will soon begin to convert the former water treatment plant at Vine Brook into a temporary police station. The move sets the stage for the construction of a new permanent facility in the place of the current police station in the Town Center.

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urlington's town election is coming up on April 5, 2025, and in addition to what candidates citizens are voting for, the town will also be posing two question on the ballot. Here's what to know ⬇️

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No School today for Burlington Public or Shawsheen Tech.

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Join the Burlington High School Building Committee and School Committee on Wednesday, February 12, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the BHS Auditorium for an update on where the project stands.

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Here is a list of candidates for the April 5, 2025, local election in Burlington, Massachusetts. The deadline for picking up nomination papers is February 12. We'll be updating candidate information at the link below. ⬇️

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Members of the Burlington High School Marching Band have a new feather to add to their caps this week. On Wednesday February 5, the band will be performing at Harvard University at a parade celebrating Hasty Pudding Theatricals' Woman of the Year, Cynthia Erivo.

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The state's Transportation Secretary, Monica Tibbits-Nutt, recognized Town Meeting's approval of the Mall Road Mixed Use Rezoning proposal as she and Governor Healey addressed the crowd as part of their transportation infrastructure funding announcement.

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Plants and Animals is a monthly column written by Bill Boivin. He talks about local environmental issues and shares personal stories about the menagerie and eco-travels that he's had over the years. Read his two stories in the winter edition of Buzz Magazine: www.burlington.buzz/magazine/

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Burlington Public Schools' latest school climate survey shows promising trends in many areas. The survey was taken by more than 2,700 parents, teachers, and students in grades 4-12. www.burlington.buzz/schools/dist...

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The question of whether or not Burlington should rescind an eight-year-old ban on recreational marijuana sales will be on April's local election ballot as a non-binding referendum question after a 3-2 vote by the Select Board on Monday.

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Governor Maura Healey and Secretary of transportation, Monica Tibbits-Nutt, were in Burlington yesterday to announce a plan to invest billions in transportation infrastructure around the state.

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Burlington boys took 3rd, while girls came in 7th at the Middlesex League JV Track Championship.

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There are 100 acres, mostly in the form of underutilized parking lots, where creative development could benefit the town as well as its residents and visitors.

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Burlington's Planning Department has been working for months to establish local regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units ahead of a state law that takes effect in a couple of weeks.

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Town Meeting Articles, if approved, will allow for mixed residential-commercial development and consistent signage rules in the Town Center.

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Here's what to know if you want to run for local office ⬇️

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The six financial articles for Burlington's January Town Meeting are aimed at keeping Burlington running efficiently and preserving the town's credit rating by reducing the borrowing required to complete several high-dollar projects.

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Bylaw Articles for January Town Meeting include allowing recreational cannabis sales as well as changes to the bylaws relating to Animal Control and the Land Use Committee.

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The High School Building Committee is getting closer to choosing a final design for the Burlington High School project, but the three options that remain on the table are so different they're hard to compare.

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Roots Yoga, a fixture of the Town Center for over a decade, has a new owner. 🧘🏻‍♀️ Leah Kalinoski, long-time student and certified instructor of yoga, purchased the studio in June.

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