Nicci Kadilak

Community

Eversource Begins Process for New Winn Street Substation as Burlington's Power Demand Maxes Out the Grid

Two of the Burlington area's three substations are running at full capacity. Eversource's fix involves a new station on Winn Street — and wants your input June 24.

Community

Gone But Not Forgotten: New Mural Brings a Touch of Nostalgia to Burlington Crossroads

A new Burlington Crossroads mural pays tribute to a restaurant that closed in 1996 but still lives in the town's collective memory.

Community

Neighbors in Arms: Burlington and the Revolution

From the first alarm at Lexington and Concord to service in the Continental Army, the story of Burlington’s militia traces the opening years of the American Revolution.

Community

Making a Place for Connection

The Economic Development Office continues the work of connecting the people who live, work, and play in Burlington around shared interests.

Community

More Than Just Putting Out Fires

Burlington’s new fire chief shares about the unseen work behind the department and the efforts to recruit the next generation of first responders.

Community

Burlington’s Class of What’s Next

A scholarship, an orchestra, and a travel award: Three Burlington residents are being celebrated for following their passions.

Community

Leo's Pride: Joy is the Point

Leo Abramov imagined a place where Burlington's LGBTQ+ community could gather, be seen, and feel welcomed. The neighbors he brought together are making sure that vision endures.

Community

A Parade, a Picnic, and a Big Day for the Country

Here's how to celebrate with your community this Independence Day.

You Can Now Have Cannabis Delivered to Your Burlington Home

Burlington's Select Board didn't move to block cannabis home delivery after a new MA law made it the default — even in towns without dispensaries.

Local Government

Burlington's Energy Savings Program Is Up for Renewal — and the Market Has Gotten Complicated

The town's municipal aggregation contract expires this fall. Officials say the program has saved residents $2.6 million — but locking in the next rate is a trickier call.

Schools

Burlington School Committee to Vote on New Health and PE Framework; Some Topics Still Pending

The Wellness Committee presented a list of 267 standards to the School Committee for a vote so curriculum planning can begin. Here's what's there and was was tabled for next year.

Schools

Burlington Seniors Awarded Hundreds of Thousands in Scholarships at Annual Celebration

Burlington's Class of 2026 celebrated Senior Scholarship Night, with more than 100 students recognized and hundreds of thousands of dollars awarded.