Local Government
Burlington Select Board Weighs First MBTA Communities Housing Proposal
Developer seeks zoning density and height change, sparking debate on density, traffic, and community benefits
Town Planning
Local Government
Planning Board OKs Police Station Project Despite Debate on Timeline, Design Specifics
The Burlington Planning Board approved a long-awaited police station 5–2, after debate over design details and timeline.
Buzz Magazine: Summer 2025
Municipal Matters: Your Town in Motion from Ballots to Bulldozers
Municipal updates from election results to building and construction updates, originally published in Buzz Magazine: Summer Edition
Partner Story
MBTA Communities law is not an unfunded mandate, judge rules
A judge in Plymouth County has dismissed a bundle of municipal lawsuits and denied their request for denied grant monies to be disbursed.
Local Government
Brick Wrap-Around Design Chosen for Burlington Police Station
Option with transitional design elements approved to balance town aesthetics and police functionality
Community
Upgrades Underway for "Tower Records" Plaza
Brixmor hopes to revitalize Burlington Square with new businesses and cosmetic upgrades
Schools
Building Committee Lays Out Options, Responds to Public Concerns at Forum
The High School Building Committee will soon be choosing a preferred option for a rebuild of BHS or a renovation/addition onto the existing building.
Schools
Community Forum for New Burlington High School to Be Held February 12
The High School Building Committee will discuss the feasibility study and the current options on the table; public input is encouraged
Local Government
Healey Administration Applauds Town Meeting's Vote for Mall Road Mixed Use Zoning
The Governor and Secretary of Transportation made mention of a recently-approved zoning change that will allow for live-work-play development in the Mall Road area.
Local Government
New Regulations Coming for Accessory Dwelling Units in Burlington
The future of accessory dwelling units in Burlington was one of many housing-related topics discussed at the Planning Board meeting of October 3, 2024. The Planning Board is hoping to update Burlington's current zoning bylaws in advance of February, when the state law allowing accessory dwelling units is
Community
Economic Development: A Thriving Burlington Business Community
Economic Development Director, Melisa Tintocalis, spoke at a recent Select Board meeting about how her department is helping to maintain a thriving Burlington Business Community, and why that is so important. The Economic Development Office is a relatively new one for the town, having been established about four years ago.