Town Meeting

Local Government

Mall Road Design Standards Pass Town Meeting, Another Session to Come

Three questions were heard at Town Meeting, accounting for nearly half the articles on the agenda. Also: updates from the BHS Building Committee and E-Voting Subcommittee

Local Government

Will Burlington Citizens Vote on Rescinding Recreational Cannabis Ban?

The Select Board will meet to decide whether to poll voters about rescinding the ban instituted in 2017 by Town Meeting following voters' opposition to a state ballot question.

Local Government

Town Meeting to Vote on Reimagining of Mall Road Area

The Mall Road area has 100 acres of infill development capacity that could increase tax revenue for the town at a time when multiple projects need funding.

Local Government

January 2025 Burlington Town Meeting: What's on the Warrant?

A Warrant Article Summary for the January 2025 Town Meeting in Burlington, MA. The meeting begins January 27, 2025.

Local Government

Burlington Seeks to Set Local Limits on Accessory Dwelling Units

Proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations needed to be modified again after state regulations changed; Town Meeting will vote on amended Article 9.

Local Government

Articles Seek to Bring Town Center Vision to Life

Town Meeting Articles, if approved, will allow for mixed residential-commercial development and consistent signage rules in the Town Center.

Local Government

Financial Article Seeks to Preserve Town Credit Rating

Several housekeeping articles and a few meant to protect the town are on January's Town Meeting agenda.

Local Government

Bylaw Changes Seek to Codify Existing Practice, Reverse Previous Town Meeting Decision

Bylaw Articles for January Town Meeting include allowing recreational cannabis sales as well as changes to the bylaws relating to Animal Control and the Land Use Committee.

Civic Engagement

Second Annual "I Voted" Sticker Contest is On

The Town of Burlington will hold its second annual "I Voted" Sticker contest; winning designs will be distributed at April's election.

Local Government

Initiatives on the Table to Revitalize Commercial Areas, Expand Housing

At the latest Planning Boarding Meeting, several Town Meeting Articles that look to shape the future of Burlington were discussed.

Local Government

Second Time's a Charm for Electronic Sign, E-Voting Articles

After three evenings, September's Town Meeting concluded last night following debate on questions of zoning and general bylaws. Only around 77 of the 126 members were present, and the conversation was nudged along several times by participants moving the question, which means stopping debate and forcing a vote.

Local Government

Recall Bid Rejected, Hybrid Meeting Question Not Settled

An attempt to add "guard rails" in Burlington's bylaws to allow residents to initiate a recall vote for elected officials who engage in misconduct failed at Town Meeting last night. Article 11 was the last of only three articles that were discussed in last night'