Burlington Home Sales Range From $340,000 to $1.35 Million in Late Summer

Burlington recorded 19 property transfers between Aug. 14 and Sept. 12, though only nine deeds disclosed a sale price. Those nine ranged from $340,000 to $1,350,000, with a median of $759,900. The period's top sale was 4 Birch St, which sold for $1,350,000 on Aug. 21 to buyer Melissa Maffeo, who

Obituary notices, week of August 31, 2026 through September 6, 2026

This week's obituary column carries one notice for a Burlington, Massachusetts resident: Stanton, Freda M., 94, who died unexpectedly on August 29, 2026, with her family by her side. Mrs. Stanton, whose maiden name was LeBlanc, was the widow of the late John Stanton, with whom she share…

Burlington sales split evenly between full-price disclosures and family trust transfers in late summer

Burlington recorded 17 property transfers between Aug. 7 and Sept. 5, with nine sales disclosing a price ranging from $650,000 to $1.7 million and a median of $819,000. The month's top sale was 23 Patriot Road, which sold for $1.7 million on Aug. 10 to Bledi and Vjollca Furxhi. Two condo units in

Burlington Launches New On-Demand Microtransit Service, The Link

Burlington launched The Link, a new on-demand microtransit service serving Woburn-Burlington and Reading-Wakefield zones, town officials announced Monday. The free shuttle system, also detailed in a Patch report from reporter Chris Rhatigan, connects Burlington with three neighboring co…

Obituary notices, week of August 24 through August 30, 2026

Burlington's obituary notices column this week, covering August 24 through August 30, lists three residents: Maffioli, John J., 78; Nuovo, Mary, 95; and Richards, Jean "Patsy," 83. All three obituaries were posted by Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home in Burlington. Nuovo died Monday, Augu…

Burlington home sales range from $270,600 condo to $2.6 million new build in August

Burlington recorded 20 property deeds in the past month, with 11 disclosing a sale price ranging from $270,600 to $2,620,000 and a median of $737,000. The top transaction was 61 Lexington St, a new-construction sale from HCR Construction Inc. to a buyer's living trust for $2,620,000. Eight of the

New Sushi Restaurant To Open First Massachusetts Location In Burlington

A new sushi restaurant is set to open its first Massachusetts location in Burlington this week with free matcha and caviar samples. Patch reporter Jessie Castellano writes that the eatery will also offer a 20 percent app discount, while the outlet's morning roundup separately flagged an…

Burlington Tech Firm's Hiring Notice Draws Justice Department Scrutiny

A Burlington technology company's hiring email has drawn attention from the U.S. Department of Justice, Burlington Patch reported Friday. The town's website also recapped what May's Annual Town Meeting votes mean for residents going forward, while Patch staff writer Chris Rhatigan noted…

Government Review Subcommittee Continues 'Getting To Yes' Review

Burlington's Government Review Subcommittee meets today to continue its "Getting to Yes" review of town governance. The panel convenes at Town Hall on Friday, Aug. 28, the same day the town spotlighted Marshall Simonds Middle School students for bringing history to life through a statew…

School Committee Completes Review Of Superintendent Conti's Performance

The Burlington School Committee completed its annual review of Superintendent Conti's performance, Burlington Patch reported Wednesday in a piece headlined "What Burlington's School Committee decided about Superintendent Conti's performance," though specifics of the panel's findings wer…

DA Drops Charges Against Burlington ICE Facility Protesters

The Middlesex District Attorney's Office has dropped charges against two protesters arrested last year at Burlington's ICE facility. The decision closes out a case that had fueled scrutiny of the site amid a summer of political attention on the facility. Burlington Public Schools, meanw…

Burlington Tech Firm NBM Details Cybersecurity Monitoring Guidance

Burlington-based office technology firm NBM published guidance this week on cybersecurity monitoring for local businesses. The Burlington Government Review Committee and the Board of Health both meet Tuesday, Aug. 25, as the town's civic calendar fills out before Labor Day, alongside th…

Burlington Youth Basketball Association opens registration for its 2025-26 travel season and is accepting coaching applications.

The Burlington Youth Basketball Association has opened registration for its 2025-26 travel season, serving players in grades 4 through 8, and is accepting coaching applications for the coming season. The nonprofit, which partners with the Burlington Recreation Department on youth progra…

Burlington Hosts First 'You Are Not Alone' Mental Health Awareness Night

Burlington marked its first "You Are Not Alone" Mental Health Awareness Night this week, drawing residents together around community mental health support. The event came as Burlington Public Schools finalizes its return to class, with three teacher setup and professional development da…