Local Government
Town Meeting Approves All But One Article in Single-Night Meeting
January's Town Meeting saw debate and clarification for several articles, but in the end most proposals were approved
Town Meeting
Community
Accessibility Improvements Underway on Burlington's Overlook Park
Recreation Department requests reallocation of funds to add amenities, construction management to project budget
Local Government
Burlington Government Review Committee Requests Funds for All-Town Survey
Public input is an essential part of the work of the committee, says Chair.
Local Government
Burlington Moves to Ban Crypto ATMs
An article for January Town Meeting would ban cryptocurrency ATMs, which can be used by scammers to steal tens of thousands.
Local Government
Warrant Article Summary for Burlington January 2026 Town Meeting
A Warrant Article Summary for the January 2026 Town Meeting in Burlington, MA, which will take place on January 26.
Local Government
Taking a Ride Share from Burlington? You Could Be Benefitting Burlington's Transportation Programming
Popularity of limited program raises discussion about future of public transportation in Burlington
Local Government
Burlington Votes Yes on Multifamily Housing and ICE Resolution, No on Conservation Bylaw Changes
New development will take 3 or more years to open and will replace two current 1970s office buildings
BHS Building Project
Town Meeting Narrowly Approves BHS Borrowing
Eyes now turn to a special election for the public to weigh in
Local Government
Warrant Article Summary for Burlington September 2025 Town Meeting
A Warrant Article Summary for the September 2025 Town Meeting in Burlington, MA. The meeting begins September 29, 2025 and continues on Wednesdays and Mondays until complete.
Local Government
Town Meeting Approves State Companion to Local Remote Access Bylaw
Burlington’s May 2025 Town Meeting ended with debate, votes on remote access a renewed electronic voting committee, and more.
Local Government
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.
Local Government
Burlington May 2025 Town Meeting: Key Non-Financial Articles Explained
Burlington’s 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.