Here's Your List of Candidates for the 2026 Burlington Election
Your final list of candidates on the ballot for the Burlington, Massachusetts, 2026 local election
Your final list of candidates on the ballot for the Burlington, Massachusetts, 2026 local election
A Warrant Article Summary for the January 2026 Town Meeting in Burlington, MA, which will take place on January 26.
A list of each elected and appointed body in the the town with a summary of its responsibilities
Plus, learn about the candidates for this important job
The executive branch of our town's government
The legislative branch of our town's government
Buzz Magazine: Spring 2026
From sunrise at Simonds Park to live music after dark — everything you need for a perfect spring day without leaving your zip code.
After an especially brutal winter, there’s something almost medicinal about the first true spring day — the warmth of sun on your skin, birdsong replacing the hush of snow, buds and blooms returning to branches that seemed lifeless just weeks ago. Fortunately for Burlington residents, you don’t have to travel far to experience the season at its best.
Early risers can catch the sunrise from Simonds Park. Facing east as the first light breaks, it’s easy to imagine the Burlington of the 1950s — when dairy and pig farms dotted the landscape and open fields stretched where neighborhoods now stand. Even today, that sense of space and sky remains.
Read our Spring 2026 issue today — now arriving in Burlington mailboxes.
Afterward, grab a coffee and pastry from one of town’s small shops, including locally-owned True North, Bagel Bar, or the soon-to-open JulieAnne’s Bakery & Café, then head to Mill Pond for a walk. The man-made reservoir, fed by the Shawsheen River, supplies Burlington’s drinking water and supports a thriving ecosystem. In early spring, vernal pools emerge along wooded paths — temporary habitats alive with amphibians and insects. Listen for the high peep of spring peepers and the chorus of wood frogs, and remember to observe without disturbing these delicate spaces
By midday, a picnic at Mary Cummings Park invites a slower pace. Pack a lunch or bring takeout from Cava, Tatté, or Life Alive at Burlington Square, then explore more than 200 acres of trails and wetlands. Keep an eye out for black-capped chickadees and great blue herons. Forsythia’s bright yellow blooms and magnolia’s pink-white petals add brief but brilliant bursts of color to the landscape.
If you’re feeling active, stop by the pickleball courts at Simonds or Northwest Park. Prefer something indoors? Kings offers bowling and arcade games. As evening approaches, settle onto the Green at 3rd Ave, or return to Simonds Park to watch the sky soften from gold to deep blue.
After dark, the day doesn’t have to end. Karaoke at Kings or live music at the Burlington Marriott or Goodnight Johnny’s keeps the energy going a little longer.
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There are endless ways to mix and match these moments into your own perfect spring day. The beauty of Burlington in this season isn’t just in any one destination — it’s in the easy rhythm of moving from nature to neighborhood, from quiet trails to lively gathering spots, all within a few familiar miles. Sometimes the best getaway is simply stepping outside your own front door.
Spring unfolds differently in every corner of Burlington. These conservation areas offer varied terrain, habitats, and views — whether you're looking for a quick loop, a wetland wander, or a quiet place to pause.
Tucked between neighborhoods, this quieter conservation area offers a diversity of plant species and a peaceful woodland feel – ideal for a shorter morning loop or a quick after-dinner walk.
Look out for: Shagbark hickory trees
Good to know: Park in the dirt lot next to Pine Haven Cemetery and follow the path past the cemetery.
Little Brook offers 36 acres to explore, from steep wooded terrain to expansive wetlands. Marked and informal trails wind through the wetlands complex and surrounding forest, creating opportunities for exploration at every turn.
Best for: Wetland and woods exploration
Good to know: Trails can be steep in places. Park at Mountain Road, McNamara Way (limited parking), or Glen Avenue during Overlook Park construction.
With several marked trails — built by Eagle Scout candidates over the years — this area offers the feeling of deep nature without leaving town.
Best for: Discovering a variety of habitats
Access Points: Erin Lane, Mill Street, or Fox Hill Elementary School
Two School Committee candidates answered voter questions at Tuesday's COA forum — while two others were absent. Here's what was said.
Now seeking volunteers, location nominations, and sponsors for April 11 town-wide effort.
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Spring means Prom Season — and Burlington delivers a night to remember for more than just BHS juniors and seniors.
Chef James breaks down one of French cuisine's five mother sauces — and shows you exactly what to make with it tonight.
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Burlington resident Henry Wan was just named Massachusetts School Counselor of the Year — and he had no idea it was coming. Here's his story.
Burlington's winter athletes broke records, claimed state titles, and quietly built something bigger than any single performance. Here's what this season meant.
As spring arrives, there's beauty in what you left behind — and good reasons to hold off on that garden cleanup a little longer.
Burlington, MA February 2026 housing update. See prices, sales trends, mortgage rate shifts, and what’s shaping the spring market.
Town Administration reports the town will need to borrow less for the project than anticipated.
All department increases in this round came in well under the 4.25% target guideline.