Local Government - Burlington Buzz (Page 13)

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Planning Board Revisits, Contentious Town Meeting Warrant Articles

The Planning Board revisited Town Meeting Warrant Articles involving MBTA Communities zoning and rezoning of the Sculpture Park property.

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TownVote: Should Burlington Exclude Capital Projects from the 2.5% Cap?

Voice your choice about whether or not the town of Burlington should exclude capital projects from the operating budget.

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Flooded Parking Lot Mitigation Discussed

The Conservation Commission met with property owners to discuss the plan for addressing the flooded parking lot near Vine Brook.

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Water Rates in Burlington to Increase; Quarterly Billing to Begin

Decreased commercial usage means an increase in water rates in Burlington

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Burlington Select Board Adopts New Flag Policy

After several years, the town finally has an official flag policy, and it leaves the question of which flags the town will fly up to Select Board discretion.

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What Are the Responsibilities of the School Committee?

The School Committee is often held as the ultimate authority when it comes to issues in the schools. While the School Committee does have responsibility and control over creating and executing the long-term vision of Burlington Public Schools in conjunction with the Superintendent of Schools, the reality is that this