Local Government
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
Local Government
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,
Local Government
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
Local Government
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
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Volunteer in a structured way in your community by joining the BCAT Board of Directors or the Athletic Field Committee.
Local Government
Town Meeting Members, join this Committee to explore the pros and cons of an appointed town clerk in Burlington.
Local Government
As expected, the discussion about the so-called MBTA Communities article took up the majority of the airtime at last night's edition of Town Meeting. But that's not all that was on the docket for the final of four evenings of May Town Meeting in Burlington. The
Local Government
Burlington Conservation Administrator, John Keeley, retires at the end of this month, plus more from this week's Select Board meeting
Local Government
Democracy at work: Parents and student athletes attended Town Meeting to advocate for sports field replacement at Marshall Simonds.
Local Government
The third night of Burlington Town Meeting will begin on Monday with a re-presentation of an article first presented last Wednesday.
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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?
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Town Meeting voted nearly unanimously in favor of the three police station funding articles, didn't finish debate of the MSMS fields Article.