Nicci is a Burlington resident and parent with a background in education and creative writing. For more from Nicci, visit her personal newsletter at Nicciâs Notes.
Local Government
At this week's Select Board meeting, Member Sarah Cawley gave a number of infrastructure and construction updates on behalf of the Department of Public Works: * Keep an eye out for heavy water main flushing later this month. This process is usually completed in the spring, but the Department
Community
If you enjoy a fun and energetic performance for all ages, get your clown shoes on and head over to Flip Circus at the Burlington Mall from September 6-17. Flip Circus will be bringing their innovative family-friendly event (in an iconic red-and-white climate-controlled tent!) to Burlington residents and visitors, and
Local Government
The fluctuating price of electricity has affected most everyone in Burlington and beyond recently, and the town has implemented a solution that will make residents' bills more predictable for the next two years. Burlington's Town Administration has signed a two-year contract with Constellation NewEnergy to supply the
Local Government
September's Town Meeting is coming up soon, and the Warrantâthe list of articles Burlington's legislative body will be voting onâis under construction. As such, the Select Board voted to approve the index of Warrant Articles at their meeting last night. Some highlights: * The Police
Community
Have you enjoyed seeing the colorful pigs dotting the Town Common this summer? If so, we bet you have a favorite one. Is it that lil' cutie Mirabella? Or maybe the practical Hamma Time? History buffs have loved Willa, and nature nerds have adored Pap. Whichever pig is your
Schools
This time last year, Burlington's Fox Hill Elementary School was in the news quite a bit. That's because the Committee in charge of making decisions about the future of the school building was faced with the choice of whether to rebuild a single Fox Hill school
Civic Engagement
Early voting is already underway for the Democratic State Primary, which will be held on September 3. This year, as in 2022, public defender Mara Dolan is challenging 25-year incumbent Marilyn Petitto Devaney for the District 3 Governor's Council seat. Marilyn says she's proud of the
Community
As the date approaches for the big double-nickel celebration of their high school graduation, a group of Burlington High School Class of 1969 graduates are hoping to reach more of their classmates. With the transition away from landlines, the organizing committee lost touch with a number of their fellow graduates,
Local Government
Have you ever wished there was a way for the town to communicate directly with residents about important issues, consequential upcoming meetings, and emergency situations? What if I told you Burlington has been using such an emergency alert system for several years? In fact, the town has used multiple different
Community
The votes have been counted in the America's Farmers' Market Celebration by American Farmland Trust, and the market closest to Burlington took the top prize. Many Burlington residents head out to the Billerica Farmers' Market each Monday evening to enjoy their themed evenings, live entertainment, and
Community
West Nile Virus has been detected in a mosquito captured in Burlington, says the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH). The mosquito sample was collected on July 24, 2024, and is the first sample from Burlington to test positive for the virus. As of the July 23 Board of Health
Community
The carnival on the Common and all-day outdoor party known as Celebrate Burlington 2024 is coming in just two short days, on August 3, and Burlington Buzz will be there to share in the fun. But we won't just be standing around all day! We'll have