More parking approved for Grand View Farm

After discussing the town’s petition to allow an increase in parking capacity at Grand View Farm, the Planning Board Thursday night unanimousy passed a motion to approve the request. 

Daily Times Chronicle 12/5/2011

Former Burlington police officer and on plead guilty on drug-ring Charges  A former Burlington Police officer and his son pleaded guilty to charges in connection to a large scale drug ring which nine defendants are alleged to have operated out of Burlington, Waltham, Stoneham and Woburn, Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone informed the public on Wednesday, Nov. 30. Wicked Local 12/4/2011

Tax rate rises 2.3 percent for residents

The Board of Selectmen Monday night approved fiscal 2012 tax rates which reflect moderate increases on both the residential and commercial sides.  Daily Times Chronicle 11/30/2011

Burlington Police investigate armed robbery at Dunkin Donunts

The Burlington Police Department is currently investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Tuesday evening, Nov. 15, at Dunkin Donuts located at 69 Middlesex Turnpike.  Wickied Local 11/15/2011

Schools outline FY13 budget timeline

The School Committee was presented with a brief outline of the fiscal 2013 budget calendar at its most recent meeting.  Daily Times Chronicle 11/8/2011

Schools seeking MSBA funding for three BHS projects

The School Committee recently discussed how its wants to go about packaging the three statements of interest for the Burlington High School that are currently eligible to be considered for an approval by the board and, ultimately, the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). 

Daily Times Chronicle 11/7/2011

Schools seeking to resolve bus issues

Just as the School Department and bus company fixes one transportation issue, there is another concern being raised, this time  regarding afternoon bus pick-up times.  Daily Times Chronicle 11/4/2011

Conti outlines goals for District Improvement Plan

School Supt. Dr. Eric Conti discussed the School Department’s District Improvement Plan during Tuesday night’s School Committee meeting.  Daily Times Chronicle 10/28/2011

School Committee ratifies three-year contract with teachers

A new contract with the Burlington Educators Association (BEA) running through through 2014 was ratified after the School Committee and Town Administrator Robert Mercier voted 4-0-2 (Thomas F. Murphy Jr. and Stephen Nelson abstained) in support during Tuesday night’s meeting.  Daily Times Chronicle 10/27/2011

Stance on Recreation Commission prompts discussion

One of the goals set by the Board of Selectmen for the current fiscal year prompted some discussion at this week’s meeting.  Daily Times Chronicle 10/24/2011

Yogurt parlor approved for Mall Road site

Yeh! Frozen Yogurt and Café is now the newest addition to Burlington Mall Road after the Planning Board fully supported the proposal at its most recent meeting.  Daily Times Chronicle 10/24/2011