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A request for new Recreation Department equipment will likely go before next year's annual Town Meeting after the department has experienced problems with one of the current mowers this summer. The 10-year-old, 16-foot mower  is nearing the end of its useful life after 5,000
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The Massachusetts State Primary is coming up on September 3; early and mail-in voting have already been happening. Much goes into ensuring ballots are counted accurately, and this week will see Burlington's Election Office following state law to be sure all requirements are met in advance of
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Last week, Governor Healey signed into law the 2024 Housing Bond Bill, which includes language allowing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in any single-family zone in Massachusetts. This bill, which goes into effect in February 2025, would allow a single ADU of no more than 900 square feet or 50%
Local Government
At this week's Select Board meeting, Member Sarah Cawley gave a number of infrastructure and construction updates on behalf of the Department of Public Works: * Keep an eye out for heavy water main flushing later this month. This process is usually completed in the spring, but the Department
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The fluctuating price of electricity has affected most everyone in Burlington and beyond recently, and the town has implemented a solution that will make residents' bills more predictable for the next two years. Burlington's Town Administration has signed a two-year contract with Constellation NewEnergy to supply
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September's Town Meeting is coming up soon, and the Warrantâthe list of articles Burlington's legislative body will be voting onâis under construction. As such, the Select Board voted to approve the index of Warrant Articles at their meeting last night. Some highlights: * The Police
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Have you ever wished there was a way for the town to communicate directly with residents about important issues, consequential upcoming meetings, and emergency situations? What if I told you Burlington has been using such an emergency alert system for several years? In fact, the town has used multiple different
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After a week of voting in the latest TownVote poll, more than 80% of respondents say they approve of an electronic sign in Burlington. The sign, if approved, would be installed at the corner of Bedford and Cambridge Streets at the Town Common, a location where currently two wooden poles
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A representative for Cigars and More, located on Middlesex Turnpike, appeared before the Board of Health on July 23 to respond to an allegation of selling cigarettes to someone under the age of 21 during a compliance check. Mr. Bhut, who was representing the business, agreed that the sale had
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The Select Board is set to come back to Town Meeting in September with an updated proposal to install an electronic sign at the Burlington Common at the corner of Bedford and Cambridge Streets, a proposal which was postponed at the January 2023 Town Meeting citing concerns about distraction, dimensions,
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The Planning Board, Land Use Committee, and Zoning Bylaw Review Committee offered their initial opinions last night on the proposal to create a retail marijuana overlay in Burlington, and a common theme was the recommendation to establish a cannabis overlay subcommittee. This group would take on the work of ensuring
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An article to allow the sale of recreational cannabis in Burlington has been making its way through the legislative channels, and its proponents hope to have it on the Warrant for this September's Town Meeting. Precinct 5 Town Meeting Member, Alex Rutfield, along with community proponent and cannabis