Burlington Buzz Editorial Policy

Burlington Buzz now accepts Letters to the Editor; read on for details and more about our editorial policy at large.

Letter to the Editor: Question 3 Will Decrease Electoral Competition and Split Votes

Burlington resident Jim Regan explains why he will be voting No on Question 3 regarding top-two primaries.

Burlington’s James Gang 5K Is Sunday, and Everyone’s Invited

A family charity built on love for one remarkable man brings the community together for a walk, a run, and cider donuts.

Market and Moments: Inventory Balloons as Rates Climb

Burlington had 42 single-family homes for sale on September 30, up from 14 a year ago. Sellers, this one’s for you.

Leaves, Clocks, and Overnight Parking: Your Burlington Fall-to-Winter Cheat Sheet

Yard waste pickup starts the week of, Oct. 19. Here’s what else is coming up before the first snowfall.

Volunteers Bring a Splash of Color to Burlington’s Human Services Building

A COA member’s idea, a realtor’s donation, and a team of volunteers later — the grounds at 61 Center St. are looking pretty great this fall.

Two Burlington High Juniors Helped Write a National Student AI Bill. Now Beacon Hill Wants to Hear It.

Kanika Agarwala and Shayla Ruiz represented Massachusetts at a national student AI summit. Now, state Rep. Ken Gordon wants them to testify on Beacon Hill.

Breaking Down the 9 Questions on Your November Ballot

A simple breakdown of each question and how a yes vote may impact Burlington.

Fox Hill's Playground Vendor Was "Decided" a Year Ago. But Is the Decision Final?

Fox Hill's playground vendor was "decided" by a 7-3 vote a year ago. A year later, not everyone agrees the discussion is settled.

Town Meeting Approves ADU Update, Front Porch Relief, and Zoning Enforcement, but Pushes the "Structure" Definition and Animal Use Rules to January

Town Meeting passed 11 of the 15 articles that required a vote at its Sept. 28 meeting, withdrawing two and postponing two until January. A total of 103 of 126 members (82%) attended the one-night meeting. At the outset of Town Meeting, an effort to limit Town Meeting Member

Market & Moments: The Burlington, Mass., Summer Sales Report

Halfway through the year, the market seems to be headed to a more balanced state that still rewards accurate pricing and strong presentation

Burlington Buzz Events Calendar: Find What's Happening Near You — and Add Your Own

The Burlington Buzz community events calendar was one of the first things we invested in as a business. Here's how to get the most out of it.

Town Officials Cautiously Optimistic as Burlington High School Progresses in State Reimbursement Process

State officials will tour Burlington High School this week in a renewed bid for funding, but after 13 past rejections, officials call it no sure thing.

Golf Earns First Win of the Season; Football Falls to Woburn Friday

Golf earns its first win of the season and girls' volleyball keeps rolling as Burlington wraps a busy Friday and looks ahead to a full week.

From a Lump to a Cold-Blooded Killer

Surprising lessons learned from an experiment in building a saltwater ecosystem