BCAT News

The Burlington School Department will likely not be distributing COVID-19 tests to students’ families in the fall after a decision to not support the program came down from the state. […]

For the first time in the town’s history, June has been officially recognized as Pride Month in Burlington. The Select Board issued a proclamation declaring the recognition during Monday night’s [...]

Burlington is poised to have a new Town Accountant once a contract is finalized with a candidate chosen by the Select Board last night. The board voted 5-0 to approve […]

The Burlington Select Board approved the use of federal funds meant to help communities recover from the pandemic to help address mental health and communication during Monday night’s meeting.  [...]

The Burlington School Committee was given a comprehensive look into the risky behavior students in the district have been engaged with during the latest meeting earlier this month.  BPS Director [...]

Herb Chambers Porsche of Burlington celebrated its unique deanship experience with a first class Grand Opening.

Chief Thomas Browne said in a release he is proud to share that eight members of the Burlington Police Department received the Francis A. Grondin Award, which recognizes outstanding contributions [...]

Burlington Transportation Committee Chair Rick Parker has some criticisms and a bit of praise for the MBTA’s draft proposal for new bus routes.  As reported on BNEWS, the MBTA has […]

The Town of Burlington, in a public/private partnership, has created a ‘Pocket Park’ in the Town Center for events, relaxing, meeting friends, and patronizing local businesses.

A project to help clean Burlington’s water of the presence of chemicals known as PFAS is on schedule and should be operational by the end of the year, according to […]

The Burlington School Department has named a new Director of Special Education. Christina Cicolini, who was made the Interim Director of Special Education for the past year, was officially [...]

Due to an announcement by the Massachusetts Department of Energy and Environmental Affairs stating that much of the state is now in a “significant drought” the Town of Burlington announced […]

Sculptor and design educator Stephan Klema who has shown his work in regional and national juried exhibitions installs the newest addition to the Burlington Sculpture Park.

Sunday is Juneteenth and there are a number of events to celebrate the holiday in the Burlington area. Juneteenth, officially called Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a federal holiday in [...]

As reported by BNEWS May Town Meeting approved $20,000 for the Burlington Sculpture Park Committee to lease new sculptures for the next two years, purchase and relocate one of the remaining […]

The Burlington Police Department held the first of two info sessions on police training, response and mindset in regard to school shootings in the wake of the tragedy in Uvalde, […]

Two local businesses will be taking their offerings outside this summer. Representatives for Wegmans and the newly opened Common Craft were both approved for one day liquor licenses for outdoor [...]

Cambridge Street Animal Hospital can be a part of your pet’s long, happy and healthy life, with their offerings of comprehensive examinations that evaluate the overall health for your furry [...]