Local Government
Initiatives on the Table to Revitalize Commercial Areas, Expand Housing
At the latest Planning Boarding Meeting, several Town Meeting Articles that look to shape the future of Burlington were discussed.
Town Meeting
Local Government
Second Time's a Charm for Electronic Sign, E-Voting Articles
After three evenings, September's Town Meeting concluded last night following debate on questions of zoning and general bylaws. Only around 77 of the 126 members were present, and the conversation was nudged along several times by participants moving the question, which means stopping debate and forcing a vote.
Local Government
Recall Bid Rejected, Hybrid Meeting Question Not Settled
An attempt to add "guard rails" in Burlington's bylaws to allow residents to initiate a recall vote for elected officials who engage in misconduct failed at Town Meeting last night. Article 11 was the last of only three articles that were discussed in last night'
Schools
Fox Hill Building Will Proceed Following Overwhelming Vote
Town Meeting Members and residents wishing to share their opinions and concerns about the proposed Fox Hill building project were met with a shorter-than-expected discussion on the project at last night's Town Meeting. The Meeting began with updates from five different town organizations: * The High School Building Committee
Local Government
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News
September 2024 Burlington Town Meeting: What's on the Warrant?
A Warrant Article Summary for the September Town Meeting in Burlington, MA. The meeting begins September 23, 2024.
Schools
Focus on Fox Hill Part 5: What Happens if The Project Doesn't Pass?
This series has focused on one aspect of the proposed project for a new Fox Hill Elementary School building each day this week. Town Meeting Members, knowing all this information and having their questions answered by those who have been involved in this project, will vote at next week'
Schools
Focus on Fox Hill Part 4: The Financial Impact
The Fox Hill school building project has been in the works for several years now, and now that the theoretical building planning is translating to a financial question that will impact taxpayers around the town, it's time to talk about the impact of this large capital project on
Local Government
Should Voters Be Able to Recall Elected Officials in Burlington?
Town Meeting next week will hear a proposed article to introduce a mechanism to recall elected officials in Burlington if their behavior meets certain criteria. Currently there is not a mechanism in the town's bylaws to recall an elected official whose actions represent the town poorly or put
Schools
Focus on Fox Hill Part 3: Enrollment versus Capacity
From the beginning of the conversation about Fox Hill, one major point of contention has been the enrollment of the new building. Last year, Fox Hill and Pine Glen had 455 and 334 students, respectively. Previously we talked about the decision not to consolidate the two buildings, which collectively hold
Schools
Focus on Fox Hill Part 2: The Decision Not to Consolidate
Burlington's Fox Hill Elementary School was accepted into the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) program in 2021. As discussed previously, this was following a decade of rejections for Burlington High School, for reasons the town can't say for sure but likely had to do with the
Local Government
Town Meeting to Vote on Transparency, Accessibility
Before Town Meeting in September will be two questions that will look familiar to frequent participants and observers. The first is a home rule petition to provide accessibility to Town Meeting Members via hybrid meetings. Originally brought in September of 2023, the article failed, with Town Meeting members expressing concern