These Local Orgs are Supporting Community This Holiday Season and Beyond

From raffles to special discounts, Burlington-area organizations have been working to benefit local residents this season.

Boston University Researchers Publish Study Conducted in Burlington's Landlocked Forest

The site, chosen for its biodiversity, was one of six used for a study of the organisms in soil that support soil fertility and tree growth

Boys’ Basketball Rolls Past Wakefield; Track Battles Melrose Indoors

Boys’ basketball earned a win over Wakefield, while track and girls’ basketball faced tough tests in an action-packed Monday.

New Musical Theater Program Opening in Burlington, Auditions Begin in January

TTS (That's The Spirit) Players is set to open with a new production in early 2026

Basketball Sweeps Melrose; Strong Performances from Swim and Wrestling

Burlington basketball swept Melrose, wrestling shined at the Lowell Holidays, and swim saw a state qualifier despite a tough league loss.

Massachusetts kicks off big bet on battery storage

"Energy storage is the answer to [uneven production], because it allows us more generally to line up the supply and demand with each other so that they fit really well.”

A Cage or a Healthy Habitat? Lessons from Samson and Delilah

From tiny fish to tank-busting giants, our oscars taught us the painful difference between captivity and a true habitat.

Town Officials Present Long-Range Plan for Enhancing Mobility in Busy Commercial Area of Burlington

The high-level, long-range plan is a vision for the future, but governing boards want to see more

Scouts Lead Major Wetlands Cleanup in Burlington, MA

Despite freezing weather, Burlington scouts logged 84 hours cleaning five acres of wetlands, demonstrating the principle of "Leave No Trace."

Wrestling Pins Malden Catholic as Girls’ Hockey Earns First Win

Wrestling cruised past Malden Catholic, girls’ hockey earned their first win of the season, and boys’ hockey fought hard but fell short

How Other Burlingtons Celebrate the Holidays

From solstice gatherings to Diwali lights and Lunar New Year festivities, towns named Burlington mark winter in more ways than one.

Basketball Splits at Arlington as Boys Rally; Swim & Track Open Strong

Burlington basketball split at Arlington Tuesday while swim and track impressed in their openers; coaches see postseason potential early in the season.

Schools

School Committee Votes to Keep High School Building Committee Following Failure of Funding Vote

The Committee will collaborate with the community on next steps for the project.

Sports

Winter Sports Underway: Basketball, Hockey and Wrestling Open the Season for Burlington

Burlington winter teams opened the season with solid performances, from basketball and hockey results to a strong first showing on the wrestling mat.

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Market & Moments: Strong Offers Persist Despite Softening Market

How does November 2025 compare with November 2024? And what do recent fed rate cuts mean for the housing market? Find out in this month's Market & Moments column.

Sports

BHS Athletics Looks Forward to a Strong Winter Season

"The winter is looking great coming off of an amazing fall,” says BHS Athletic Director as new season commences

Comics

just barely December 12: Past Processing Problems

Sports

Burlington Pop Warner Cheer Teams Head to Nationals for Historic Run

Burlington Pop Warner’s Mighty Mites and Junior Pee Wee cheer teams head to Nationals, celebrating hard work, community support, and a historic season.

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Ballot measures must clear courts, lawmakers, and voters

Eleven of 44 would-be ballot questions have secured enough signatures to go on the 2026 ballot; if all make it through the next set of tests, it would be a state record.

Community

Bring Your Best Smile for Burlington's Santa Party

Back for its eighth year, the free event sponsored by Kadilak Realty Group promises fun and photo opps for all

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Safe, Supervised, and Evidence-Based: What Makes Ketamine Therapy Work in 2025

Behind every treatment at Lumin Health is a team of Harvard-trained psychiatrists specializing in treatment-resistant depression. Ketamine and Spravato (esketamine) are changing how clinicians approach depression treatment that’s both rapid and safe.

Community

New Shops, Unique Eatery Bring Fresh Energy to Burlington’s Wayside

Burlington's Wayside Shopping Center adds new shops and a Japanese restaurant, offering fresh dining and shopping options as the plaza continues to evolve for visitors.

Comics

just barely December 5: Free Lies Inside

Schools

Burlington Adding 8th Grade Algebra Class, Solidifying HS Competency Requirements

Burlington Public Schools to continue work to revamp math course pathways, approves state-level competency determination in absence of MCAS requirement