BCAT News

Athletes from around the area came down to Rahanis to compete in the Open, which was celebrating its 20th year.

Burlington has a new Parks and Recreation Programming team in Jeff DiSalvo and Andrew Mountain, and for a recent video on their dynamic duo, producer Sydney Boles asked them to […]

The Burlington Parks and Recreation Department is pursuing a $2.3 million federal grant to redesign Overlook Park, potentially making it a “jewel” for a neighborhood that lacks access to [...]

Last April, local businessman Kevin Sullivan decided to not seek re-election, after serving for twenty-three years on the Burlington Recreation Commission. On the evening of December 13th, [...]

As custom in Burlington, the holiday season hasn’t officially started until Parks & Recreation lights up the Town Common during the annual Tree Lighting ceremony. This year’s [...]

Fall doesn’t officially begin in Burlington until Truck Day comes back to town. Parks & Recreation Director Brendan Egan spoke on the department’s efforts organizing all the [...]

Celebrate Burlington, the annual town carnival put on by Parks & Recreation, returned Saturday August 5, featuring everything from axe-throwing and bouncy houses, to Disney Princesses and [...]

Candidates in some of Burlington’s upcoming local election races joined BNEWS this week for debates and forums. In a contested School Committee race, candidates have a choice between two sitting [...]

The Burlington Recreation Commission considered a motion-sensor camera for an additional part of Simonds Park after Director of Parks and Recreation Brendan Egan reported multiple graffiti marks [...]

Burlington Parks & Recreation is offering classes for your mind, body and soul with Yin Yoga Mediation, a slow-paced, therapeutic style of yoga to calm and reduce stress.

Kelly Lehman has been named the new Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation. She has worked with the department for over 14 years as Program Coordinator. Lehman spoke to BNEWS […]

Halloween is right around the corner, and there are plenty of festive events in town for Trick-or-Treaters and families to get into the spooky spirit. Thursday October 27th, from 4:00 […]

Parks & Recreation’s “Trucktober” event debuted in 2017 as a special event to celebrate the department’s 50th Anniversary, and its success and positive response from [...]

Simonds Park seems to be getting better everyday. As reported by BNEWS a new treehouse is being installed thanks to a generous donation from the Gillingham Family and funds from […]

Parks & Recreation’s Universally Accessible Treehouse Project at Simonds Park is now underway, thanks to contributions from The Simonds Trust and a generous donation from The Gillingham [...]

Update The fireworks originally scheduled for Saturday night have been postponed by the Parks & Recreation Department after consultation with the Burlington Fire Department. There were [...]

Improve your flexibility, strength and balance in the fresh air with Sunset Yoga at the Burlington Mall, in partnership with with Burlington Park & Recreation and free Saturday Morning Yoga [...]

Burlington Parks & Recreation brought back their annual Winter Carnival for the 2022 season after a pandemic’s hiatus. BNEWS Student Reporter Giuliana Magrane was there to check out the [...]