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Government Review Committee Delivers Charter Report to Select Board

Burlington's Government Review Committee handed the Select Board its final report and recommendations on Monday, closing out 15 months of work. Commissioned in early 2025, the committee grew out of a 2018 Select Board review whose recommendations the town has worked through one by one, including converting the Treasurer/Collector role to an appointed position in 2019 and a 2025 vote that narrowly kept the Town Clerk elected, 52.1% to 47.9%. The committee's work also prompted a communications audit with UMass Boston's Collins Center and the town's new Communications Officer position.

Burlington Buzz

Town Meeting Information Session Set at Town Hall Annex

Officials and Town Meeting representatives review warrant articles Sept. 16 from 6-7 p.m. at the Town Hall Annex.

Town of Burlington

Fables & Fantasy Book Club Discusses 'Cleopatra'

Burlington Public Library's book club meets Sept. 16 from 7-8 p.m. to discuss Cleopatra by Saara El-Arifi.

Burlington Public Library

Teen Writers Meet Up at Public Library

Students in grades 6-12 gather Sept. 16 from 7-8 p.m. at Burlington Public Library to develop creative writing skills.

Burlington Public Library

Girls' Volleyball Sweeps Arlington for First Time

Burlington High girls' volleyball swept Arlington across all levels Sept. 14, including a 3-0 varsity win — the program's first-ever varsity sweep of the Spy Ponders.

Burlington Buzz

Wayside Shopping Center Hosts Artisan Food Market

An Artisan & Specialty Food Market runs Sept. 16 from 4-6:30 p.m. at Wayside Shopping Center, with local vendors, food, kids' activities and free tote bags for the first 100 adults.

Burlington Access TV

Arthur Murray Hosts Wednesday Social Dance Party

Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Burlington hosts an open social dance party Sept. 16 at 7:15 p.m., featuring ballroom and Latin styles for all levels.

Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Burlington

Goodnight Johnny's Sets Wednesday Open Mic

Goodnight Johnny's hosts its Open Mic Summer Series Sept. 16 at 5 p.m., with 10-15 minute performance slots available first come, first served.

MusicIDB

Volleyball Sweeps North Andover in Straight Sets

Burlington's girls varsity volleyball team defeated North Andover 25-16, 25-19, 25-12 on Sept. 15, moving to 2-2.

MaxPreps

Francis Wyman Elementary Sets Back-to-School Night

Francis Wyman Elementary School holds its Back-to-School Night Sept. 16 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Burlington Public Schools

Real Estate Investor Networking Night Held in Burlington

The Greater Boston Real Estate Investor Networking Night runs Sept. 16 from 6:30-9 p.m. at 1 Seven Springs Lane, for investors, agents, contractors and brokers.

Trilith Funding

Beginner Watercolor Workshop Offered at Burlington Mall

Craft Loft leads a beginner watercolor workshop Sept. 16 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Burlington Mall; the $55 class includes materials and instruction.

The Boston Calendar

Wissera Hosts Clinical-Research Careers Open House

Wissera hosts an open house at Burlington Mall Sept. 16 starting at 5 p.m. for college students and graduates interested in clinical research training and staffing.

Wissera