Local Government

Local Government

Burlington Town Meeting Preview: Police, Fire & Public Works Seek Equipment Upgrades

Burlington's Police, Fire & Public Works Departments seek funding for essential upgrades at Town Meeting starting May 12 to maintain core community services.

Local Government

Burlington Welcomes New Town Administrator and Leadership Changes at Town Hall

Meet the new faces at Burlington Town Hall as leadership transitions bring fresh energy—and familiar experience—to guide the town into the summer season.

Local Government

Inside Burlington’s FY26 Budget Book: How to Read It and What to Look For

Curious where Burlington’s $187 million budget comes from and where it goes? This walk-through makes it easier to understand.

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Where Your Tax Money Goes: A Simple Guide to Burlington’s $187M Budget

Curious where your tax dollars go? We break down Burlington’s FY26 budget in plain English. Hint: Bookmark Page 23 for a great one-page overview.

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Town Meeting: Citizen Lawmakers at Work

Your neighbors are the citizen lawmakers, setting the budget and bylaws that keep the town running.

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New Electricity Program Saving Money for Town Residents, Businesses

Town expects residents and businesses to continue seeing net savings on their electric bills through October 2026.

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Board Reorganization: A Rotation, A Race, or Something More Nuanced?

Burlington boards reorganize after elections, choosing new leaders and subcommittee appointments and shaping the year ahead.

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Harrington, Ryan Join Planning Board After Higher-Than-Average Turnout at Town Election

More than 3,000 Burlington residents turned out to cast their vote for ballot questions and local government races.

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How Does the Write-In Process Work for Burlington's Local Election?

How to run as, and how to vote for, a write-in candidate in the Burlington, MA, town election.

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Select Board Grapples with Dog Bite Incidents in Tense Meeting

The Select Board imposed conditions on a dog and its owner after three separate incidents of biting a minor.

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Candidate Information for the April 5, 2025 Election

Learn who is running for office in the 2025 local election in Burlington, Massachusetts.

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Here's Your Chance to Have Input Into How the Town Runs

Now's your chance to help shape Burlington's future. Submit your letter of interest for the Government Review Committee today.