Local Government
Sports Field Replacement Finds its Way Through Town Meeting
Democracy at work: Parents and student athletes attended Town Meeting to advocate for sports field replacement at Marshall Simonds.
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Local Government
Burlington Town Meeting to Start Fields Discussion Anew
The third night of Burlington Town Meeting will begin on Monday with a re-presentation of an article first presented last Wednesday.
Local Government
Where Does Unused Money from the Budget Go?
When funding approved by Burlington's legislative body isn't spent, it has to go somewhere. Where does this unused money from the budget go?
Local Government
Town Meeting Votes to Approve Police Station Funding
Town Meeting voted nearly unanimously in favor of the three police station funding articles, didn't finish debate of the MSMS fields Article.
Local Government
At Town Meeting, School Capital Articles Spark Discussion
Town Meeting Night 1 saw a review of all town operation budgets and capital articles; many school capital articles generated questions.
Local Government
A Look at the Final Articles for May Town Meeting
The last few articles span zoning, the Town Clerk role, a beloved town tradition, and reports that look into the town's future
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Zoning Articles for May Town Meeting Focus on User-Friendliness
Two of the Zoning Articles for May Town Meeting seek to modernize and streamline the Zoning Bylaws to improve usability.
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Water, Traffic Lights on List of DPW Articles for May Town Meeting
Some Department of Public Works projects need to be funded outside the operating budget; here are the DPW Articles for May Town Meeting
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Select Board Recap from May 6, 2024
The Select Board heard from residents about litter pickup and art on the Common at their latest meeting; what else did they discuss?
Local Government
Police Station Tops Public Safety Warrant Articles this May
Public Safety Warrant Articles for this May's Town Meeting include a new fire engine, communications hardware, and more.
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Housekeeping Financial Articles for May Town Meeting 2024
A review of housekeeping financial articles for May Town Meeting, including accepting money from the state and authorizing revolving accounts.
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Looking More Deeply Into the Burlington Operating Budget
One step to understanding the Burlington operating budget is understanding where the town's money comes from and where it goes.