Sports
Red Devils Open Fall Slate With Mixed Results
Volleyball pushes Reading to 5 sets, golf and field hockey fall, freshman soccer shines. Varsity soccer hosts Watertown today.
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Community
How are Other Burlingtons Doing it? Outdoor Recreation
This edition explores how other Burlingtons enjoy their outdoor spaces.
Sports
Red Devils Soccer Kicks Off Season Against Reading
Girls’ soccer starts strong at Reading, boys fall at home. More Red Devil action is ahead today!
Schools
Back to School: A Community Guide for Fall in Burlington
Your guide to back-to-school season: schedules, menus, traffic tips, and resources to help families and the whole community start the year strong.
Partner Story
Cuts to federal solar tax credits send Mass. farmers ‘scrambling’
Federal subsidies that support using farmland for the dual purpose of agriculture and solar uses are being phased out.
Sports
Burlington Red Devils Athletics Season Kicks Off With Full Complement of Sports
The full lineup of fall athletics begins this week as teams try to outdo their records from last fall.
From the Editor
From the Editor’s Desk: New Faces, Fresh Energy, and What’s Coming This Fall at Burlington Buzz
The Buzz welcomes new team members and gears up for a busy fall with more events, expanded coverage, and an expansion of Buzz Magazine.
Community
With Burlington Roots, Watertown Whiskey Pours a Unique Concept into Massachusetts
Watertown Whiskey, co-founded by a Burlington local, brings a coconut-flavored twist to Massachusetts, now served in 100+ bars, restaurants, and stores.
Schools
Burlington Schools to Update Policies and Handbook Amid Parent Concerns, Court Ruling
Burlington Public Schools consider new rules for student surveys and update the high school handbook with clearer policies and opt-out options.
Sports
Red Devils Poised to Begin Another Season of Athletics
Preseason scrimmages and practices are underway for the fall sports teams at BHS.
Partner Story
“They’re in everything:” Massachusetts lawmakers explore solutions to forever chemicals
by Maya Mitchell, CommonWealth Beacon August 22, 2025 As the risk of toxic forever chemicals grows, a handful of Massachusetts legislators and advocates are looking for solutions to the complex problem. Last week, a group of Massachusetts lawmakers, agency officials, and advocates visited Maine to speak with well owners and
Market Basket’s Future Uncertain as Family Feud Escalates
Market Basket faces new turmoil as Artie T. Demoulas is sidelined in a family feud, sparking boardroom battles that threaten the grocer’s stability.