Hello!
I’m here after a long and informative night at Town Meeting. We passed the $170,000,000 operating budget, the revolving fund caps, and the first 13 capital articles. Many were held for further discussion, which will continue Wednesday at 7:00 PM. (This is a new time going forward.)
The Highlights
As I mentioned, we voted to pass the town’s $170 million operating budget, which funds the government and its departments, including personnel. Here are a few more highlights:
- Francis Wyman will be getting a new playground.
- The Fire department will get a new communications system.
- The Route 3A Transportation Study will move forward
And much more!
Check Twitter for some more highlights and reference the Warrant summary for more info on individual articles, including which were held for discussion before being passed.
I could use a coffee after a late night; if you’re so inclined, feel free to press that button. ⬇
Today in Burlington
Though Town Meeting didn’t finish last night, we get a night off and don’t resume until Wednesday.
Here’s what is on today’s agenda.
- 2:30 PM – Shawsheen School Council meets for what looks be the final meeting of the year.
- 6:00 PM – Ways & Means Public Safety Subcommittee meets for a final review of the public safety warrant articles.
- 7:00 PM – Board of Health meets to review some applications for 1 Mall Road and to discuss a variance. (Join via Webex)
- 7:00 PM – School Committee regular meeting, during which they’ll talk about a whole lot of things, including the Dyslexia Guidelines in Burlington, some information about Restorative Justice, the draft school calendar, a school physician and MUCH more. (Join via Webex)
- 7:00 PM – Shawsheen Budget Subcommittee will meet for an executive session during which they’ll discuss applications to the position of Business Manager.
That’s all I’ve got for you.
Have a wonderful day!
Nicci
