Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Fragrances Are the New Secondhand Smoke
Resident Ruth Rin explains why she believes regaining fragrance-free indoor air in public spaces is critical to our health
Nicci Kadilak
Nicci is a Burlington resident and parent with a background in education and creative writing. For more from Nicci, visit her personal newsletter at Nicci’s Notes.
Local Government
Town-Wide Survey Results: Here's What the Community Had to Say About Burlington's Government and Municipal Structure
Residents favor elected boards and a recall provision as the town-wide government survey draws over 1,100 responses
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Local Students Honored at Russian School of Mathematics Annual Ceremony
Burlington-area students recognized for achievement and growth, with emphasis on reasoning, problem-solving, and the kind of critical thinking that prepares them for whatever comes next.
Local Government
Burlington's Electricity Aggregation Rate Is Going Up — But It's Still Cheaper Than Eversource
Burlington's municipal aggregation rate rises 18% under a new two-year contract — but still beats Eversource's rate for the foreseeable future.
Local Government
PODCAST: Meet the Primary Candidates for the Massachusetts 6th Congressional District
Seven candidates are running for the open Massachusetts 6th Congressional District seat. We sat down with each of them to hear directly from the people asking for your vote.
Community
Pours for a Purpose Returns for a Second Year of Supporting Food Security in Burlington
Pours for a Purpose returns to Grandview Farm July 16, with beer, wine, and spirits tastings benefiting People Helping People's programs.
Business Spotlight
Post 1917 Marks One Year of Gluten-Free, Scratch-Made Dining Just Minutes from Burlington
From lamb lollipops to a hidden function room, here's what makes this family-run spot a destination worth a quick ride down the road
Schools
Burlington Ahead of the Curve as New State Literacy Law Takes Effect
Massachusetts now requires what Burlington already does. What parents should know about the new early literacy law and the district's head start.
Schools
Burlington School Committee Votes 5-0 to Delay Health and PE Standards Until January 2027
Burlington's School Committee voted 5-0 to delay updated health and PE standards until a complete framework, including sexual health topics, is ready in 2027.
Community
New Restaurants, Extended Theater Hours, and a Game Show Arena: Burlington's Summer Business Boom
Kyuramen, Sunflower Organic Pizza, Waffle & Bagel, and Game Show Battle Rooms are among the newest additions to Burlington's business scene.
Community
Select Board Outlines a Year of Behind-the-Scenes Efforts to Address ICE Facility Concerns
A year of court filings, AG coordination, and congressional briefings — and still no access to the building. Here's where things stand.
Community
Burlington's Middle School Robotics Team Takes Their Case for Archaeology to Canada Cup
Burlington's Accidental Archaeologists head to Canada Cup, an international FLL invitational, after a season exploring why archaeology funding matters.