Category: Burlington Buzz
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Burlington Schools Plan Literacy Curriculum Overhaul and New Middle School Math Classes. Here’s What to Know.
A group of Burlington teachers, administrators, and outside specialists is working to implement a new elementary school literacy curriculum and add two new math classes in the middle school next school year. While parts of the Burlington Public Schools curriculum…
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Burlington Figure Skater to Represent the Area Internationally with Lexettes
The ice skate blades made a crisp whoosh as they sliced across the ice and her purple skirt fluttered behind her. Burlington High School junior Lily Mansfield and her 15 teammates glided across the arena in unison, their smooth motions…
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Burlington Players Bring ‘Fun Home’ Musical to Life with Powerful Storytelling and “Queer Joy”
The Burlington Players’ production of Fun Home opens May 2, exploring family, memory, and queer identity through music, love, and reflection. The cast of Fun Home rehearses ahead of the musical’s opening. Three vocal parts drift through the auditorium over…
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Burlington to Launch Pop-Up Art Gallery on Wheels to Showcase Local Creativity
The Burlington Micro Gallery will be opening in the coming weeks In a fusion of creativity and community, one Burlington artist is transforming a humble cargo trailer into a solar-powered mobile art gallery—bringing pop-up exhibits and local talent to all…
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Upgrades Underway for “Tower Records” Plaza
The property many know as the “Tower Records plaza” is getting a much-awaited refresh. Brixmor, the company that owns the shopping center officially named Burlington Square, is bringing in several new businesses and upgrading the shopping center’s outdoor spaces as…
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Burlington Police Officers Look Forward to New Station
As Burlington approaches breaking ground on a new police station, officers look ahead to a modern building that will better support operations. Discolored patches cover spots on the ceiling. Bubbled-up paint coats parts of the wall. Plastic wrap is taped…
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Art on the Move: Burlington Selects Temporary Home for Sculptures
The Sculpture Park paved the way for public art in Burlington. Now it needs a temporary home.The Burlington Sculpture Park will be spreading out along Center Street while the police station is being renovated. The Sculpture Park, currently located in…