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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.
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Columns
Ralph, The Psittacine Queen
Columnist Bill Boivin shares the adventures and misadventures of a white-crowned pionus called Ralph.
Community
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.
Community
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.
Local Government
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.
Community
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.
Environment
4,000 Reasons to Love Bees
The World Wildlife Fund celebrates the 4,000 species of bees that care for our shared world.
Community
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
Letter to the Editor: Joy of Reading (a poem)
A poem by Burlington resident, Phil Gallagher
Community
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.
Other Burlingtons
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.