U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark made an unannounced visit to Burlington's ICE facility Friday and criticized its operation under the Trump administration. Clark, the House Democratic whip who represents Massachusetts' 5th District, toured the site without advance notice and followed with a pu…
The Burlington High School Building Committee approved prior meeting minutes and received an update on its MSBA Statement of Interest submission. Dr. Eric Conti reported lower overall submissions that may improve the town's competitive standing, though no site visit has been requested. Mr. Bob
Burlington School Committee receives draft town charter briefing as MSBA decision remains pending.
Burlington police seek a suspect accused of stealing nearly $2,000 in merchandise from Burlington Mall. According to a Patch report, the theft occurred at Tory Burch last month and investigators are working to identify the person responsible. Meanwhile, residents have a packed weekend a…
Burlington Patch raised questions this week about how much residents will actually pay under a newly adopted electric rate. The outlet's Patch AM roundup flagged the increase as the town's most closely watched story heading into July 23, when the School Committee and its High School Bui…
The Fox Hill School Building Committee approved roughly $3.5 million in invoices and change orders and put off a cafeteria dishwasher decision until August.
Burlington residents came together for a mental health awareness night as the town flagged a summer water-use notice. The town's "You Are Not Alone" event drew residents together in a show of community support, according to a town news post, while Burlington Public Schools recognized Ma…
A DACA recipient's detention in Burlington after a concert is drawing fresh attention to the town's ICE presence, Patch reports, even as town and school business moved on routine tracks. The town continues its East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project through July, Marshall Simonds Middle…
Burlington Hockey and Skating Association is planning to revive its game-only supplemental team program for 2026-27, following a season in which the town's 12U squad won a state championship and the 10U team reached the semifinals; the association is also seeking board help with sponsor…
One Burlington obituary notice was published this week: McCarron, Dennis E., 68, who died July 15, 2026. His obituary, posted to Echovita, lists Burlington, Massachusetts as his residence and identifies James A Murphy & Son Funeral of Dorchester as the funeral home handling arrangements…