Marching Red Devils to Begin Season With Friends and Family Preview
Join the BHS marching band for a dynamic preview of their 2025-26 show.
ALL STORIES
Burlington High School Building Committee Caps New School Budget at $340 Million
A community forum will be held this week to update the community on the project’s progress and next steps.
Massachusetts signals new gas customers may soon have to pay full hookup costs
Gas utilities may need to make changes in an effort to wean the state off of natural gas and meet climate goals.
Ralph, The Psittacine Queen
Columnist Bill Boivin shares the adventures and misadventures of a white-crowned pionus called Ralph.
Protests Grow Over ICE Facility in Burlington as Residents Demand Humane Treatment
Protests grow over ICE’s Burlington facility as residents, officials, and advocates demand humane treatment for detainees and accountability from leaders.
Coexisting With Nature: Coyotes in Burlington
Coyotes in Burlington are more visible this time of year. Learn safety tips to protect pets, coexist with wildlife, and keep your neighborhood safe.
Narrowly Defeated Stormwater Bylaw to Return to Town Meeting
The Conservation Commission is bringing back an attempt to peel a set of regulations off the current stormwater bylaw.
Burlington Select Board Approves Beer Garden Liquor Licenses
The Town Center event, in its fourth year, will feature four different breweries and a larger footprint.
4,000 Reasons to Love Bees
The World Wildlife Fund celebrates the 4,000 species of bees that care for our shared world.
Mass. lawmakers weigh a statewide age-based nicotine ban
Lawmakers and advocates are divided on the merits of "nicotine-free generation" bills
Letter to the Editor: Joy of Reading (a poem)
A poem by Burlington resident, Phil Gallagher
Town Issues Warnings Amid Continuing Water Ban
A 250% increase in water usage has forced the town to activate its emergency water source, yet some residents and businesses continue using outdoor irrigation.
Community
India International Film Festival of Boston Puts Women's Issues in the Spotlight
The festival celebrates its 8th year September 12-14.
Community
What's Going on in Other Burlingtons? August 2025
Enjoy this news roundup from other cities, towns, and counties called Burlington around the United States.
Community
Lynn, Swampscott team up to clean Greater Boston’s dirtiest beach
The city of Lynn is still determining under what conditions the UV system will work.
Schools
Burlington School Committee Rates Superintendent Conti as Meeting Expectations in 2024 Evaluation
Individual evaluations reveal divisions, families call for clearer accountability.
Schools
Fox Hill Elementary Project Advances Through State Process
Burlington moves forward with new Fox Hill Elementary as 60% design heads to state; bids expected this fall and construction set for spring 2026.
Partner Story
Romance scams roundup: All of the romance scams you should know to keep your heart and bank safe
Many of today’s most common scams work by preying on and exploiting trust and human emotions.
Schools
Building Committee Introduces Construction Manager, Shares Project Update
BHS grad to head preconstruction operations, budget updates coming next month; residents can catch up with Building Committee at upcoming events
Community
Become a Volunteer for Boston CASA, Be an Advocate for Local Foster Youth
Virtual information sessions begin July 29 for those interested in joining the fall training cohort
Local Government
Burlington Town Government: A Changing Mosaic of State & Local Laws
Committee discusses consolidating current practice into a charter, clarifying structure and increasing transparency
Partner Story
Grid operator forecasting 11% increase in electricity consumption by 2034
A 10-year downturn is reversing as electric vehicle and heat pump adoption increases, but not as quickly as originally predicted.
Local Government
State of Water Emergency Declared in Burlington
Dry conditions have led to the opening of the town's emergency connection with the MWRA; outdoor watering restrictions are in place until further notice.
Columns
Birds, Nets, and Rainforest Nights: An Expedition on Panama’s Pipeline Road
Columnist Bill Boivin describes an expedition deep in Panama’s rainforest, where he and wife Jane helped study tropical birds, embracing wild nature firsthand.