Local Government
January 2025 Burlington Town Meeting: What's on the Warrant?
A Warrant Article Summary for the January 2025 Town Meeting in Burlington, MA. The meeting begins January 27, 2025.
Town Meeting
Local Government
Burlington Seeks to Set Local Limits on Accessory Dwelling Units
Proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations needed to be modified again after state regulations changed; Town Meeting will vote on amended Article 9.
Local Government
Articles Seek to Bring Town Center Vision to Life
Town Meeting Articles, if approved, will allow for mixed residential-commercial development and consistent signage rules in the Town Center.
Local Government
Financial Article Seeks to Preserve Town Credit Rating
Several housekeeping articles and a few meant to protect the town are on January's Town Meeting agenda.
Local Government
Bylaw Changes Seek to Codify Existing Practice, Reverse Previous Town Meeting Decision
Bylaw Articles for January Town Meeting include allowing recreational cannabis sales as well as changes to the bylaws relating to Animal Control and the Land Use Committee.
Civic Engagement
Second Annual "I Voted" Sticker Contest is On
The Town of Burlington will hold its second annual "I Voted" Sticker contest; winning designs will be distributed at April's election.
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.
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
What Does Town Meeting Do Again?
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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.