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Burlington's Finance Committee Votes Against Shawsheen Budget — But Still Urges Town Meeting to Pass It

Burlington's Ways and Means Committee voted against recommending Shawsheen Tech's $3.9M budget — but says Town Meeting should pass it anyway.

Local Government

Burlington Ways & Means Approves $19.5M in DPW Budget Articles as Town Meeting Draws Near

Burlington's Ways & Means Committee voted 12-0 on all DPW budget articles and recommended a major step toward transparent water and sewer financing.

Local Government

Police, Fire Budgets Clear Burlington's Finance Committee; Shawsheen Tech Asked to Show Its Work

Burlington's Ways & Means approved a handful of department budgets and capital requests — but postponed its advisory vote on the local technical school's buget.

Local Government

Burlington's Finance Committee Passes DPW Budgets Amid Continued Tension About Financial Future

Burlington's Ways & Means approved four DPW budgets 14-0, then debated trash enterprise funds, LED traffic light replacements, and school budget transparency.

Local Government

Burlington's Budget Season Marches Toward $200 Million Finish Line

Burlington's Ways and Means approved two rounds of FY27 budgets — and issued a stark warning about the town's long-term financial sustainability.

Local Government

Second Round of Department Budgets Sails Through Burlington's Finance Committee

All department increases in this round came in well under the 4.25% target guideline.

Local Government

Burlington Ways and Means Committee Approves First Round of FY27 Department Budgets

Advisory votes cast for a number of operational budgets; more to come as budget season continues.

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Town and School Human Resources Seek to Split in New Budget Proposal

The preliminary budget is under development and, while it remains within the town's target increase range, includes some major changes.