About Burlington Buzz

What’s the Buzz? In a word, you.

Burlington Buzz is the trusted daily online news publication connecting Burlington, MA, residents with the community information and local government resources you need to live your best life in Burlington.

Founded in February 2022, the Buzz quickly grew to be the go-to source for news and information about everything happening in Burlington.

We deliver news that’s important to you in a relatable, digestible way.

At Burlington Buzz, we value curiosity, connection, and community. Readers know the Buzz will keep them up to date with what’s going on in the community, explain the history and context behind the way things are today, and connect why all those things matter.

Burlington Buzz offers:

• In-depth stories about issues our readers care about
• Connection with events and resources to improve how we get to know, interact with, and support one another
• Thorough election coverage from candidates to questions to how to get involved
• Profiles of elected and appointed Boards and Commissions in town (and why you should care!)
• Digestible summaries of public meetings
• Guest features and podcast episodes where residents, business leaders, and town officials share their unique perspectives on Burlington
• Events like our annual Civic Expo that bring the community together and break down barriers to understanding how Burlington works

Here are some of our community’s most-read Buzz stories from around Burlington:

• 🔒 Hive Member Exclusive: Buzz In-Depth | School Buildings Across Burlington
• 🛠️ Capital Projects: High School Committee Narrows to One Option
• 🚧 Student Reporter Story: Upgrades Underway for "Tower Records" Plaza
• 🦅 Column: Hunters Among Us: Backyard Predation in Burlington
• 📢 Schools: Parents Call for Accountability After "Inappropriate" Survey Administered at School

Growing Recognition from Industry Groups in New England and Beyond

Our coverage and commitment to connection has earned us a 2023 Community Engagement Award from leading industry group, LION Publishers, as well as a finalist spot for Product of the Year in 2024 for our seasonal publication, Buzz Magazine, and several nominations for 2025 whose winners have not yet been announced.

We have also been accepted into development cohorts with LION, Google News Initiative, and The Fund for Equity in Local News and been featured on WGBH’s Morning Edition, Boston Public Radio, and the What Works podcast.

Why do Readers Love Burlington Buzz?

Readers are always telling us how much our coverage means to them. Here are just a few recent compliments we've received from readers:

"The Buzz is the most important thing about living in Burlington!"
-Rachel

"I've been meaning to get more involved, but I'm not from here, so I didn't understand how the local systems worked."
-Sam

"I never felt like I knew enough to participate in elections. Now I feel like I'm a part of it."
-Julie

"Burlington Buzz connects me to the town and what is most important (the people and problems being solved.) It is hugely informational. I have lived here for quite a while and realize how much I do not know! Also, your style is very effective. It covers a lot of territory in a concise way."
-Kelly

"Since we no longer have a local newspaper, the Buzz keeps us informed of all that is happening in town. Wonderful asset for us. Thank you."
-Margaret

"You help me keep the finger on the pulse of all things Burlington."
-Jeremy

How Can I Stay Updated About Burlington News?

Burlington Buzz communicates with readers via our Daily Buzz newsletter. This five-minute read connects Burlington residents with their community through relatable, relevant stories about the town and how it works, as well as a list of events and public meetings happening that day. Receive this daily roundup directly in your inbox, and you’ll never wonder what’s going on in town again.

How Can I Support the Buzz?

By becoming a paid member and “joining the Hive,” you demonstrate your commitment to community connection and local news in Burlington. Your paid membership supports:

• Greater civic engagement and community involvement
• Enhanced access to your elected and appointed officials and their work
• Vibrant discourse that has nothing to do with national political lines and comes from a place of curiosity and a genuine desire to understand
• In-depth community listening, reporting, and Hive community events
• News that is focused on the community where you live, work, and play

And of course, you'll be supporting a local business and helping to keep local journalism alive!

Just $9 per month would cost you around 32¢ per issue. And you’re paying for the time it takes to write and edit each story and newsletter, interview subjects, research stories, run events like our annual Civic Expo, and all the other invisible overhead that goes into running a publication like this.

Hopefully it goes without saying: a paid membership is very much appreciated. We have several options to choose from.

Who Are We?

Nicci Kadilak

Publisher and Founding Editor

Nicci is a Burlington resident and parent with a background in education and creative writing. In addition to creating and nurturing the Buzz, she works as an education consultant and writes stories of all kinds, both true and made-up. For more from Nicci, including updates about her books and essays, visit her personal newsletter at Nicci’s Notes.

Reese Oxner

Editorial Assistant

Reese is a journalist, product manager and web designer based in Austin, Texas. He joined The Buzz to contribute to the growth of the publication and its mission to inform Burlington residents. In addition to helping with editorial and administrative tasks for The Buzz, Reese works at a Texas statehouse nonprofit newsroom. In his free time, you’ll find Reese cooking, testing a new recipe, eating at a restaurant with friends, swimming or any other random side quest.

Narda Pérez

Digital Marketing Assistant

Narda is also in Austin, Texas, rounding out the Texas Buzz outpost. You can find her working from a random coffeehouse, walking her German shepherd Nova, dancing cumbia or singing at karaoke. She is passionate about using social media to connect people with information and news that enriches their lives.

Bill Boivin

Columnist

Bill Boivin is a scientist, retired from 30 years of active duty with the United States Public Health Service. He is a Burlington Town Meeting Member and Conservation Commissioner. He and his wife, Jane, grew up in Lynn and now live in Burlington with their 2 mini dachshunds, 7 chickens, and Maya, a ball python. Bill and Jane have shared a love of nature, gardening, and wildlife for over 50 years. They have fostered, healed, raised, and loved a remarkable variety of animals in their time together. Learn more about Bill.

Can I submit a story, press release, or coverage request?

We welcome feedback, press releases, coverage requests, and story pitches at hello@burlington.buzz. We can’t promise to act on or respond to every story idea, but we do our best!

Welcome Aboard

The Buzz started from a single Facebook post and has built a strong reader base that grows every day. Welcome, and thanks for being here. You’re gonna like it.