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$74,819 grant to plant 40 Terrace Hall trees

September 17, 2026

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Burlington Wins $74,819 Grant for Terrace Hall Tree Planting

Burlington has received a $74,819 state grant for the Terrace Hall Cooling project, which will plant 40 trees to expand tree canopy in the Terrace Hall area, including at Francis Wyman Elementary School, the industrial A and B Streets, and the surrounding residential area. Conservation Administrator Eileen Coleman credited the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs for the award, saying it will help create a cooler neighborhood. The town has set a public information meeting on the project for Oct. 7.

Burlington Access TV

BHS Parent/Guardian Info Meeting Set for Tonight

Burlington High School holds a parent/guardian information meeting in the auditorium from 5:30 to 6 p.m. tonight, ahead of Back to School Night.

Burlington Public Schools

BHS Back to School Night Set for Tonight

Burlington High School's Back to School Night runs from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight at the high school.

Burlington Public Schools

92 Middlesex Turnpike Changes Go Before Planning Board

A minor engineering-change application for 92 Middlesex Turnpike, including removal of an exterior cooler/storage structure and facade and landscaping improvements, is scheduled for the Planning Board.

Town of Burlington

Justice 4 All Thursdays Gathering on District Ave Today

A Justice 4 All Thursdays gathering runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at 1000 District Avenue.

Massachusetts Peace Action

Burlington Boys Soccer Hosts Arlington Catholic Today

Burlington's varsity boys soccer team hosts Arlington Catholic at 4:15 p.m. today at Marshall Simonds Middle School.

Sports Illustrated

BHS Building Project Enters MSBA Senior Study Review

The state accepted Burlington's Statement of Interest for a potential high school building project, triggering an MSBA Senior Study Review visit during the school day on Sept. 24.

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