Good Morning, Burlington!

Despite the fact that we’re edging into summer, this week is shaping up to be a busy one.

• The Select Board meets tomorrow to pick up where they left off with the public hearing about the proposed Winn View Heights II “Friendly 40B” development at Mountain Road. This project has been steeped in controversy since it first appeared on the agenda, due to the location and access for the development.  The Buzz has written a lot about the proposal and the community’s response (see here), and tomorrow’s public hearing is sure to revisit many of the same concerns. The last time this was discussed, the vote to provide a letter of support was 2-1-1, meaning the letter of support was not provided. However, one Board member was absent and the proponent requested a new hearing, hoping a full Board would provide a more favorable decision.
• The first Community Conversation with Eversource regarding the proposed substation that will be constructed near MSMS is this Wednesday at noon. This meeting will be virtual, and it will be held again in person next Wednesday at 6:00 PM. There’s no need to attend both!
• Though DPW workers spent 20 hours working on the PFAS filters on Thursday and Friday, more work is to be done to prepare them for use. Be on the lookout for another update soon, and possibly another request for cooperation as they complete the work so we can use these big, beautiful filters!
• Today at noon is the Solar Panel Celebration at St. Mark’s. Get your free tickets, then come out at noon for refreshments and an interfaith blessing.

This Week in Burlington

Meetings and Events

Monday, June 12

• 12:00 PM - Shawsheen Policy Subcommittee (virtual)
• 4:00 PM - Beginners Cross Stitch (library event, grades 3-8; Register)
• 6:00 PM - Select Board (Town Hall and virtual)
• 6:00 PM - Eversource Electric Vehicle Webinar
• 6:30 PM - Burlington Club 50: Game Night at the library
• 7:00 PM - Beginner Origami for Adults and Teens at the library (Only 4 spaces left; register now!)

Tuesday, June 13

• 11:00 AM - Free Blood Pressure Screening at the library
• 6:00 PM - Shawsheen Union Contract Negotiation Subcommittee (Shawsheen Tech)
• 6:00 PM - D&D For Beginners (library event; grades 4-8; register)
• 7:00 PM - School Committee (BHS and Virtual)
• 7:00 PM - Shawsheen School Committee (Shawsheen Tech)
• 7:30 PM - Information Systems Security Advisory Committee (ISSAC) (virtual)
• 6:00 PM - MSMS 8th Grade Promotion (Rain Date: June 14)

Wednesday, June 14

• 12:00-2:00 PM - Eversource Virtual Community Conversation regarding the proposed new substation in Burlington
• 2:00 PM - Board of Health - Tri-Ton Coalition Advisory Board (virtual)
• 6:00 PM - Burlington Scholarship Fund (Grand View Tavern)
• 6:00 PM - Zoning Bylaw Review Committee (virtual)
• 7:00 PM - Library Fables & Fantasies Book Club: Legends and Lattes with the author! (Register)

Thursday, June 15

• 1:00 PM - English at Large Conversation Group at the library
• 6:30 PM - Planning Board (Town Hall and Virtual)
• 6:30 PM - Shishu Bharati School at the library for children to learn about the languages an cultures of India

Friday, June 16

• Last day of school! And it’s a half-day!
• 10:30 AM & 11:30 AM - Toddler & Preschool Story & Craft at the library
• 6:00 PM - Friendship Party at Made in Burlington

Saturday, June 17

• 9:00 AM-12:00 PM - Town Shred Day - for Town Residents
• 11:00 AM - Hanging Diffusers at Made in Burlington
• 11:00 AM - Dads & Donuts at the library
• 2:00 PM - Mermaid Bow & Necklace Class at Made in Burlington
• 3:00 PM - Rising 6th Grade Welcome & Ice Cream Social at the library

Sunday, June 18

• Library Closed

Monday, June 19

• Library & Town Offices Closed for Juneteenth Holiday

Sports and Activities

Our Girls’ Lacrosse team couldn’t hold on against Notre Dame Academy on Friday, losing 19-5. Their season is over, but huge congrats on a strong season!

The Softball Round of 8 game was rained out on Friday, and they’ll play at 11:00 today against North Attleboro. Get it, girls!

Have a fantastic week, Burlington!

Nicci