Schools
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.
Local Government
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.
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
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.
Local Government
Burlington Select Board Weighs First MBTA Communities Housing Proposal
Developer seeks zoning density and height change, sparking debate on density, traffic, and community benefits
Local Government
Civic Engagement Takes Center Stage in Burlington's Government Review
Low voter turnout and lack of diversity in leadership emerge as key concerns as committee begins charter examination process
Local Government
Town of Burlington to Use New Payment Processing Center
Burlington residents will need to update autopay addresses to avoid delays
Local Government
Planning Board OKs Police Station Project Despite Debate on Timeline, Design Specifics
The Burlington Planning Board approved a long-awaited police station 5–2, after debate over design details and timeline.
Local Government
Public Arts in Burlington Heat Up this Summer
The Select Board discusses initiatives that will showcase artistic talent around Burlington this summer and beyond.
Local Government
Who's Who in Burlington, Massachusetts, Town Government (And What Do They Do?)
A list of each elected and appointed body in the the town with a summary of its responsibilities
Buzz Magazine: Summer 2025
Municipal Matters: Your Town in Motion from Ballots to Bulldozers
Municipal updates from election results to building and construction updates, originally published in Buzz Magazine: Summer Edition
Partner Story
MBTA Communities law is not an unfunded mandate, judge rules
A judge in Plymouth County has dismissed a bundle of municipal lawsuits and denied their request for denied grant monies to be disbursed.