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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Burlington lands a $75,000 state grant to plant 40 new trees in the Terrace Hall neighborhood.

Today in Burlington

• Burlington receives $75,000 state grant for trees. The town has been awarded $75,000 to plant 40 new trees in the Terrace Hall area, with the town's Tree Team set to discuss planting locations at a meeting this week, Burlington Patch reports.Burlington Patch

Coming up

• Thu, Sep 24: Eversource holds meeting on Burlington energy project. Eversource hosts a public meeting Thursday on its Burlington to Woburn electric supply initiative, giving residents a chance to review project details and ask questions.Town of Burlington
• Thu, Sep 24: Conservation Commission holds regular meeting Thursday. The Burlington Conservation Commission convenes for its regular session Thursday, September 24, as listed on the town's public calendar.Town of Burlington
• Thu, Sep 24: Town Center Community Beer Garden returns Thursday. Burlington hosts its 2026 Town Center Community Beer Garden Thursday, September 24, the latest in the town's calendar of downtown gatherings.Town of Burlington
• Thu, Sep 24, 6:00 p.m.: Burlington High hosts Senior College Planning Night. Burlington High School holds a Senior College Planning Night in the auditorium Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for families of graduating seniors.Burlington Public Schools
• Thu, Sep 24, 6:30 p.m.: Early Childhood Center holds back to school night. The Burlington Early Childhood Center hosts its Back to School Night Thursday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for families of enrolled students.Burlington Public Schools
• Mon, Sep 28: Caucus set for vacant Town Meeting seats. The town holds a caucus Monday, September 28, to fill vacant Town Meeting seats in Precincts 5 and 7, ahead of the fall session at Burlington High School.Town of Burlington
• Wed, Sep 30, 6:30 p.m.: Fox Hill Elementary PTO holds monthly meeting. The Fox Hill Elementary PTO meets Wednesday, September 30, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. as part of the school's regular parent group schedule.Burlington Public Schools

Recent editions

• Tuesday, September 22, 2026 — Burlington's Board of Health voted to permanently ban kratom sales after two mothers described their sons' overdose deaths
• Sunday, September 20, 2026 — Burlington home sales show $1.2 million price spread as deed data fills in