Burlington Voters: Here's What's On Your 2026 Local Election Ballot
Burlington's April 11 election ballot can seem complicated. Here's a plain-language guide to every contested race, every precinct, and how to make your vote count.
ALL STORIES
Burlington's Resident-Funded Scholarship Is Accepting Applications — One Recipient Says It Made a Real Difference
High school seniors living in Burlington have until April 1 to apply for the Town of Burlington Scholarship Fund. Hear from one recipient about the scholarship's impact
Burlington 2026 Town Meeting Candidates: Precinct 7
Town Election 2026: Learn about the candidates for Town Meeting in Precinct 7
Burlington 2026 Town Meeting Candidates: Precinct 6
Town Election 2026: Learn about the candidates for Town Meeting in Precinct 6
Burlington 2026 Town Meeting Candidates: Precinct 5
Town Election 2026: Learn about the candidates for Town Meeting in Precinct 5
Burlington 2026 Town Meeting Candidates: Precinct 4
Town Election 2026: Learn about the candidates for Town Meeting in Precinct 4
Burlington 2026 Town Meeting Candidates: Precinct 3
Town Election 2026: Learn about the candidates for Town Meeting in Precinct 3
Burlington 2026 Town Meeting Candidates: Precinct 2
Town Election 2026: Learn about the candidates for Town Meeting in Precinct 2
Burlington 2026 Town Meeting Candidates: Precinct 1
Town Election 2026: Learn about the candidates for Town Meeting in Precinct 1
One Tough Old Tree: A Lesson for Us as We Age
A Burlington backyard maple has survived ice storms, lightning, and bacterial black ice. A 30-year friendship story about resilience and nature.
At Burlington's First Economic Development Summit, a Message for Town Leaders: Look Ahead, Not Back
Burlington's commercial real estate landscape is shifting. Here's what top industry leaders said at the town's first-ever Economic Development Summit.
Burlington School Climate Survey Reveals Strong Connections Amid Gaps in Parent Involvement and Student Engagement
Burlington's school climate survey shows strong scores in safety and teaching — but parent involvement and middle school engagement remain persistent challenges.
Local Government
PODCAST: Meet the Four Candidates for Burlington School Committee
Four candidates are running for two seats for School Committee in this year's town election. We sat down to get a feel for who each candidate is and what they'd bring to the role.
Buzz Magazine: Spring 2026
Your Perfect Spring Day in Burlington
From sunrise at Simonds Park to live music after dark — everything you need for a perfect spring day without leaving your zip code.
Buzz Magazine: Spring 2026
Storefront Shifts: Winter Closings, Spring Openings, and a New Perspective
Winter changes signal continued momentum in Burlington’s business community.
Buzz Magazine: Spring 2026
Big Night: The Annual Migration That Unfolds Quietly Under Cover of Darkness
One spring night, when the weather is just right, salamanders and wood frogs make their big move. Learn about Big Night and why it is essential to our ecosystem.
Buzz Magazine: Spring 2026
Dancing Days Are Here Again: Two Favorites Return to Burlington's Social Calendar
Spring means Prom Season — and Burlington delivers a night to remember for more than just BHS juniors and seniors.
Buzz Magazine: Spring 2026
Chef's Corner: Mastering Béchamel — and the Fettuccine Alfredo It Makes Possible
Chef James breaks down one of French cuisine's five mother sauces — and shows you exactly what to make with it tonight.
Buzz Magazine: Spring 2026
The Pocket-Sized Artifact That Connects Burlington to Centuries of Presidential History
by Peter Coppola, Burlington Historical Commission A few years ago, a small block of wood measuring just 4” x 2.25” x 2.25” sold at auction for $2,400. Why would someone pay more than two thousand dollars for something small enough to fit in a pocket? Because that
Buzz Magazine: Spring 2026
Helping Businesses Find Their Way in Burlington
Burlington is quietly reshaping how it does business — from zoning overhauls to developer-friendly guides. Here's how town leaders are envisioning a more accessible, walkable future.
Buzz Magazine: Spring 2026
An Inside Look at How Burlington Plans Its Biggest Investments
Burlington is getting serious about long-term financial planning. Here's how town administration is reshaping the way Burlington's biggest investments get made.
Buzz Magazine: Spring 2026
The Ants Go Marching
Army ants, antbirds, and a rain forest clearing crew: one Burlington resident's Panama expedition reveals nature's most perfectly interconnected system.
Buzz Magazine: Spring 2026
Connecting the Dots: Inside the New Role Reshaping Information Flow in Burlington
Burlington's first-ever Communications Officer is already reshaping how information flows in town. Meet Laura Zakrewski and the role that's changing everything.
Buzz Magazine: Spring 2026
Burlington Educator Henry Wan Earns Statewide Recognition
Burlington resident Henry Wan was just named Massachusetts School Counselor of the Year — and he had no idea it was coming. Here's his story.