Local Government
On the Town Meeting Warrant this September will be an article asking to place a question on the ballot that many towns in Massachusetts have passed. Sarah Cawley, who sat on the subcommittee to investigate the pros and cons of having an appointed Town Clerk in the town of Burlington,
Local Government
Planning continues for the demolition of Burlington's current police station and construction of a new one, a project which was approved nearly unanimously by Town Meeting in May. As a part of this project, the Police Department will need to relocate while a new building is being constructed.
Local Government
As expected, the discussion about the so-called MBTA Communities article took up the majority of the airtime at last night's edition of Town Meeting. But that's not all that was on the docket for the final of four evenings of May Town Meeting in Burlington. The
Local Government
Democracy at work: Parents and student athletes attended Town Meeting to advocate for sports field replacement at Marshall Simonds.
Local Government
The third night of Burlington Town Meeting will begin on Monday with a re-presentation of an article first presented last Wednesday.
Local Government
Town Meeting voted nearly unanimously in favor of the three police station funding articles, didn't finish debate of the MSMS fields Article.
Schools
Burlington's School Committee brings the withdrawn MSMS Fields Warrant Article back to the forefront after voting to withdraw it.
Local Government
Town Meeting Night 1 saw a review of all town operation budgets and capital articles; many school capital articles generated questions.
Local Government
The last few articles span zoning, the Town Clerk role, a beloved town tradition, and reports that look into the town's future
Local Government
Two of the Zoning Articles for May Town Meeting seek to modernize and streamline the Zoning Bylaws to improve usability.
Community
Recreation warrant articles are summarized, including planned improvements and maintenance to many local parks, ball fields, and more.
News
A Warrant Article Summary for the May 2024 Town Meeting in Burlington, MA. The meeting begins May 13, 2024.