Volunteers Bring a Splash of Color to Burlington’s Human Services Building

A COA member’s idea, a realtor’s donation, and a team of volunteers later — the grounds at 61 Center St. are looking pretty great this fall.

Two Burlington High Juniors Helped Write a National Student AI Bill. Now Beacon Hill Wants to Hear It.

Kanika Agarwala and Shayla Ruiz represented Massachusetts at a national student AI summit. Now, state Rep. Ken Gordon wants them to testify on Beacon Hill.

Breaking Down the 9 Questions on Your November Ballot

A simple breakdown of each question and how a yes vote may impact Burlington.

Fox Hill's Playground Vendor Was "Decided" a Year Ago. But Is the Decision Final?

Fox Hill's playground vendor was "decided" by a 7-3 vote a year ago. A year later, not everyone agrees the discussion is settled.

Town Meeting Approves ADU Update, Front Porch Relief, and Zoning Enforcement, but Pushes the "Structure" Definition and Animal Use Rules to January

Town Meeting passed 11 of the 15 articles that required a vote at its Sept. 28 meeting, withdrawing two and postponing two until January. A total of 103 of 126 members (82%) attended the one-night meeting. At the outset of Town Meeting, an effort to limit Town Meeting Member

Market & Moments: The Burlington, Mass., Summer Sales Report

Halfway through the year, the market seems to be headed to a more balanced state that still rewards accurate pricing and strong presentation

Burlington Buzz Events Calendar: Find What's Happening Near You — and Add Your Own

The Burlington Buzz community events calendar was one of the first things we invested in as a business. Here's how to get the most out of it.

Town Officials Cautiously Optimistic as Burlington High School Progresses in State Reimbursement Process

State officials will tour Burlington High School this week in a renewed bid for funding, but after 13 past rejections, officials call it no sure thing.

Golf Earns First Win of the Season; Football Falls to Woburn Friday

Golf earns its first win of the season and girls' volleyball keeps rolling as Burlington wraps a busy Friday and looks ahead to a full week.

From a Lump to a Cold-Blooded Killer

Surprising lessons learned from an experiment in building a saltwater ecosystem

Boys' Soccer Rolls to Another Lopsided Win; Field Hockey, Golf Fall to Tough Opponents

Boys' soccer makes it back-to-back blowouts with a 7–0 win over Arlington Catholic as Burlington heads into a busy Friday night and weekend slate.

Burlington Reaches Milestone on Two Major Capital Projects

Two major Burlington building projects, a new Fox Hill Elementary and a new police station, both hit topping-off milestones in September. Here's the latest.

Sports

Boys' Soccer Edges Melrose 3–2; Volleyball Wins Two of Three Against North Andover

Boys' soccer holds on for a 3–2 win over Melrose and girls' volleyball takes two of three against North Andover in Tuesday sports action.

Local Government

The Most Thorough Review of Burlington's Government is Nearly Complete

Here's what came out of the Burlington Government Review Committee's work over the last 15 months and what comes next.

Sports

Volleyball Sweeps Arlington for First Time; Soccer Wins, Field Hockey Falls

Girls' volleyball sweeps Arlington and girls' soccer picks up a win Monday as the Red Devils prepare for a busy Tuesday.

Community

The 2022 Local Bylaw Change That's Changing the Way Business Is Done in Burlington

Experiential retail is rising in popularity. What is it, where is it, and what does its surge mean for Burlington's business landscape?

Local Government

Beyond Town Hall: Meet the Elected Officials Working For You

Burlington residents have no shortage of elected officials working on their behalf here in town. Here's who advocates for your town on statewide issues.

Local Government

Veterans Services in Action: Serving Those Who Served

Burlington’s veterans have someone in their corner — and the door is always open.

Buzz Magazine: Fall 2026

This Local Family Wants to Cook You Dinner

Whether you recognize him from television or preschool drop-off, this fall you can get to know Jason Santos as the chef next door.

Buzz Magazine: Fall 2026

What’s the Deal With That Pink House?

With a sibling across town and a story that goes back hundreds of years, this Burlington house is more than just a pretty face.

Buzz Magazine: Fall 2026

The Garden Club Is Looking For You (No Green Thumb Required)

Join the local nonprofit that's been making Burlington more beautiful since 1960.

Buzz Magazine: Fall 2026

Supporting the Community With Every Step

Miles for Mental Health returns for a fourth year, raising money and awareness.

Buzz Magazine: Fall 2026

The Family that Grows Together

How a school growing challenge turned a Burlington grandfather and granddaughter into a team — and keeps families coming back to the garden year after year.

Buzz Magazine: Fall 2026

On Their Honor: Burlington Welcomes a New Generation of Top Scouts

From a children's book about deforestation to a food pantry shelf at the library, Burlington's newest Eagle Scouts and Gold Award recipients left their mark before they left for college.