Local Government
Citizen-Led Committee to Examine Burlington's Governance Model
Nine voting members and two alternates will engage in a thorough process with consultant support to assess town operations
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Local Government
Town Meeting Approves State Companion to Local Remote Access Bylaw
Burlingtonās May 2025 Town Meeting ended with debate, votes on remote access a renewed electronic voting committee, and more.
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Town Meeting Approves Capital Budget, Narrowly Defeats Bylaw Change
The second night of the Burlington May 2025 Town Meeting saw discussion of curriculum, HVAC upgrades to town buildings, and proposed bylaw changes.
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Burlington May 2025 Town Meeting: Key Non-Financial Articles Explained
Burlingtonās May 2025 Town Meeting tackles budgeting, bylaw changes, zoning updates, and more. Here's a breakdown of the general and bylaw articles on the Warrant.
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Warrant Article Summary for Burlington May 2025 Town Meeting
A Warrant Article Summary for the May 2025 Town Meeting in Burlington, MA. The meeting begins May 12, 2025 and continues on Wednesdays and Mondays until complete.
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Town Common Facelift, Park Upgrades, Equipment Among Recreation's Capital Requests for the Coming Year
Burlington Parks & Recreation proposes park upgrades, equipment replacements, and vehicle needs in FY25 capital plan.
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School Department to Ask Town Meeting for $3M for Curriculum, Building Upgrades
A new literacy curriculum, HVAC and network updates, and new security features are highlights of this year's capital requests from the schools.
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Burlington Town Meeting Preview: Police, Fire & Public Works Seek Equipment Upgrades
Burlington's Police, Fire & Public Works Departments seek funding for essential upgrades at Town Meeting starting May 12 to maintain core community services.
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Burlington Welcomes New Town Administrator and Leadership Changes at Town Hall
Meet the new faces at Burlington Town Hall as leadership transitions bring fresh energyāand familiar experienceāto guide the town into the summer season.
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Inside Burlingtonās FY26 Budget Book: How to Read It and What to Look For
Curious where Burlingtonās $187 million budget comes from and where it goes? This walk-through makes it easier to understand.
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Where Your Tax Money Goes: A Simple Guide to Burlingtonās $187M Budget
Curious where your tax dollars go? We break down Burlingtonās FY26 budget in plain English. Hint: Bookmark Page 23 for a great one-page overview.
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Town Meeting: Citizen Lawmakers at Work
Your neighbors are the citizen lawmakers, setting the budget and bylaws that keep the town running.