Civic Engagement
This November, four questions have been approved to appear on the state election ballot. One, Question 4, is about allowing and regulating natural psychedelics for therapeutic purposes. There has been much attention lately on the potential use of natural psychedelic substances in the treatment of mental health issues such as
Local Government
Last week, Governor Healey signed into law the 2024 Housing Bond Bill, which includes language allowing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in any single-family zone in Massachusetts. This bill, which goes into effect in February 2025, would allow a single ADU of no more than 900 square feet or 50% of
Local Government
At this week's Select Board meeting, Member Sarah Cawley gave a number of infrastructure and construction updates on behalf of the Department of Public Works: * Keep an eye out for heavy water main flushing later this month. This process is usually completed in the spring, but the Department
Community
If you enjoy a fun and energetic performance for all ages, get your clown shoes on and head over to Flip Circus at the Burlington Mall from September 6-17. Flip Circus will be bringing their innovative family-friendly event (in an iconic red-and-white climate-controlled tent!) to Burlington residents and visitors, and
Local Government
The fluctuating price of electricity has affected most everyone in Burlington and beyond recently, and the town has implemented a solution that will make residents' bills more predictable for the next two years. Burlington's Town Administration has signed a two-year contract with Constellation NewEnergy to supply the
Local Government
September's Town Meeting is coming up soon, and the Warrant—the list of articles Burlington's legislative body will be voting on—is under construction. As such, the Select Board voted to approve the index of Warrant Articles at their meeting last night. Some highlights: * The Police
Community
Have you enjoyed seeing the colorful pigs dotting the Town Common this summer? If so, we bet you have a favorite one. Is it that lil' cutie Mirabella? Or maybe the practical Hamma Time? History buffs have loved Willa, and nature nerds have adored Pap. Whichever pig is your
Schools
This time last year, Burlington's Fox Hill Elementary School was in the news quite a bit. That's because the Committee in charge of making decisions about the future of the school building was faced with the choice of whether to rebuild a single Fox Hill school
Civic Engagement
Early voting is already underway for the Democratic State Primary, which will be held on September 3. This year, as in 2022, public defender Mara Dolan is challenging 25-year incumbent Marilyn Petitto Devaney for the District 3 Governor's Council seat. Marilyn says she's proud of the
News
Since February 2022, The Buzz has been working to inform Burlington residents about the town where we live and create more informed and active citizens. Since then, we have produced stories like What Happens to All of Burlington's Trash, a comprehensive Town Meeting roundup, and much more. We
Community
As the date approaches for the big double-nickel celebration of their high school graduation, a group of Burlington High School Class of 1969 graduates are hoping to reach more of their classmates. With the transition away from landlines, the organizing committee lost touch with a number of their fellow graduates,
Local Government
Have you ever wished there was a way for the town to communicate directly with residents about important issues, consequential upcoming meetings, and emergency situations? What if I told you Burlington has been using such an emergency alert system for several years? In fact, the town has used multiple different