Good Morning, Burlington!

The Select Board is scheduled to vote, at long last and for the second time, on whether or not to provide a letter of support for the proposed Winn View Heights II development at Mountain Road.

Proponents of this project hold that, while the location might not be ideal (the access road will be winding and steep), we have to take advantage of the space we have and these 24 units of senior housing with 6 affordable housing units will begin to make a dent in our need for affordable and senior housing.

Opponents, over 500 of whom have signed a petition for a No vote, claim in part that emergency vehicles will struggle to reach the building, blasting and construction will do harm to the natural environment, and snow removal will be a challenge.

The public hearing on this issue has been closed, so expect a vote at the top of the meeting with little discussion.

Looks like we have more storms and a lot more heat coming our way. Stay cool and dry today and this week, and enjoy some of the upcoming events in Burlington for all ages. As always, items are added to this list as the week goes on, so be sure to check the Daily each day for items that weren’t posted as of Sunday.

Check out the full library calendar for a complete listing of events.

This Week in Burlington

Meetings and Events

Monday, July 17

• Last day to submit applications for Grandview Commons income restricted senior unit
• 9:00 AM - Fox Hill School Building - Financial Working Group (Virtual)
• 12:00 PM - Select Board Alcohol Subcommittee (Town Hall)
• 6:00 PM - Select Board (Town Hall and Virtual)
• 6:30-8:00 PM - Culture Night at Simonds Park
• 7:00 PM - Tween Diamond Art at the library: Mandalas

Tuesday, July 18

• 10:30 AM - Sensory Play at the library
• 6:00 PM - Human Services Committee (Virtual)
• 6:00 PM - Cornhole Tournament at 3rd Ave
• 6:30 PM - General Bylaw Review Committee (Virtual)
• 7:00 PM - Board of Appeals (Public Hearings begin at 7:30 PM in Town Hall Main Hearing Room)
• 7:00 PM - School Committee (BHS and Virtual)

Wednesday, July 19

• 10:00 AM - Jammin’ With You kids’ music program at The Park at Burlington Mall
• 4:00-7:00 PM - Farmers & Artisan Market at Wayside Shopping Center
• 6:00 PM & 7:00 PM - Summer Dance Series hosted by Arthur Murray at The Park at Burlington Mall. Demonstration followed by group instruction
• 7:00 PM - Fables & Fantasy Book Club at the library: The Rook (Register)

Thursday, July 20

• 10:30 AM - Teen Volunteer: Children’s Craft Program at the library
• 12:30-3:00 PM - Bridge club (Human Resources Building, 2nd floor)
• 5:00-8:00 PM - Music on the Green at 3rd Ave
• 6:00 PM - Sunset Salsa at The Park at Burlington Mall
• 6:30 PM - Planning Board (Town Hall and Virtual)

Friday, July 21

• 10:30 AM - Friday Flicks & Crafts at the library
• 4:00 PM - Dungeons and Dragons Mini-Figure Painting at the library (Register)
• 5:00-8:00 PM - Music on the Green at 3rd Ave
• 7:00 PM - Beachy String Art class at Made in Burlington

Saturday, July 22

• 9:15 AM - Free Saturday Morning Yoga at 3rd Ave

10:00 AM - Sculpture Park Event for Follow Your Heart’s return: Help us welcome Follow Your Heart home to Burlington with a joyful kids' band. Bring your favorite instrument and make some noise! Homemade instruments are great too!

Meet us on the Common next to Havoc, the dog! There will be free treats from Wegmans!

• 10:00 AM - Williamsburg/Gathering Basket or Bracelet Weaving Class at Made in Burlington
• 5:00-8:00 PM - Music on the Green at 3rd Ave

Sunday, July 23

• 10:00 AM - Kids’ Painting on the Green at 3rd Ave
• Library closed

That’s all for today. I’ll be back tomorrow with more details on the day’s events!

See you then,

Nicci

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