Burlington public meetings in 2023

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is meeting to review reports and discuss several local preservation and commemorative projects. The body will address items related to the West School shed and the museum pod.

• West School shed
• Museum pod
• Cataloging and scanning
• 225 celebration and trolley car
• Historic House Booklet

Police Station Building Committee

The Police Station Building Committee and Select Board are holding a joint session. The meeting consists of an introduction to the architecture team and a period for questions and comments.

• Introduction to the architecture team

Board of Health

The Tri-Ton Coalition Advisory Board will meet to review the minutes from November 15, 2023. The board is scheduled to discuss updates regarding the tobacco program, public health initiatives, and municipality updates.

• Tobacco Program Update
• Programs & Public Health Initiatives
• Municipality Updates

General Bylaw Review Committee

The General Bylaw Review Committee is meeting to approve an article for the May 2024 Town Meeting. The committee will also work on proposed articles for the September 2024 Town Meeting.

• Review and approval of an article for the May 2024 Town Meeting
• Development of proposed articles for the September 2024 Town Meeting

Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Committee

The Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational/Technical School District committee will meet to vote on Section K of the Policy Manual. The body will also discuss the authorization of a stabilization fund and the school council selection process.

• Vote on Section K of the Policy Manual Update
• Request to authorize a stabilization fund
• School Council selection process
• Updated Superintendent-Director Evaluation Instrument
• MSBA update

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding two sign permits and one property variance. The board will also vote to approve the December 5, 2023 minutes and the 2024 meeting calendar.

• Hearing #23-19: Sign permit for a 15’0” H x 6’*” L freestanding sign at 0 Bedford Street
• Hearing #23-22: Variance for a garage addition at 39 Hilltop Drive regarding side setback
• Hearing #23-26: Special sign permit for a 4’11” H x 26’3” L illuminated wall sign at 77 South Bedford Street
• Approval of December 5, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approval of the 2024 ZBA meetings calendar

General Bylaw Review Committee

The General Bylaw Review Committee is meeting to discuss a proposed article on retail cannabis. The committee will also review an article regarding remote access for the May 2024 Town Meeting and develop articles for the September 2024 Town Meeting.

• Proposed Article on Retail Cannabis
• Review of Remote Access Article for May 2024 Town Meeting
• Development of proposed Articles for September 2024 Town Meeting

School Committee

The Fox Hill School Building Committee and School Committee are meeting to review project costs and approve key milestones. The body will vote on the Preferred Schematic Report submission and LEED registration.

• Vote on Preferred Schematic Report Submission
• Vote on LEED Registration
• Approval of invoices and commitments
• Cost estimate update

Zoning Bylaw Review Committee

The Sign Bylaw Subcommittee is meeting to discuss municipal signage and the Burlington Signage Districts Guide. The committee will review Zoning Bylaw Article XIII Section 13.3 and the Signage Districts Zoning Map.

• Discussion of Municipal Signage
• Review of Burlington Signage Districts Guide
• Review of Zoning Bylaw Article XIII Section 13.3.1.2 Town Center Sign Bylaw Table
• Review of Zoning Bylaw Article related to Signage Districts Zoning Map

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review several requests for determination of applicability for residential and commercial projects. The body will also hold public hearings regarding a bank construction project, a utility right-of-way, and a new dwelling.

• Request for Determination: 220 Mill Street (demolition and new single-family dwelling)
• Request for Determination: 51 Middlesex Turnpike (Bob’s Discount Furniture loading ramp)
• Public Hearing: 36 Cambridge Street (Salem Five Bank demolition and new building)
• Public Hearing: Eversource Utility ROW from Winn Street to Town Line Road
• Public Hearing: 145 Wilmington Road (demolition and new dwelling)

Library Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review policies and receive a director's report. Discussions will include library technology and staffing funds. The board will also address the Civic Expo under new business.

• Keyless entry system
• Annual staff professional development funding
• Upgrading self-checkout stations
• Civic Expo

Recreation

The Recreation Commission will meet to review reports from the Director and Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation. The body will discuss capital planning for Fiscal Year 2025 and recognize Kevin Sullivan.

• FY 25 Capital Discussion
• Recognition of Kevin Sullivan

Land Use Committee

The Joint Land Use Committee and Zoning Bylaw Review Committee will discuss upcoming warrant articles. These discussions are intended to be informational, and no position voting is planned for this meeting.

• Amend Article VIII Section 8.1.0 regarding the 100 Yr. Floodplain District
• Amend Article IV Use Regulations by adding Section 4.2.5.11
• Amend Article II definitions for Fitness Studios / Centers
• Amend Article VIII Section 8.4.0 regarding Wireless Communications
• Amend Article V General Regulations to update parking requirements

Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Committee

The Policy Subcommittee is meeting to discuss updates to specific school policies and the general policy manual. The session focuses on administrative policy revisions.

• Update to Policy KFE and KF-R
• Policy Manual Update with MASC

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to consider a variance for a new external grease interceptor at Bliss Confection Company. The board will also review a permit for keeping hens at 15 County Road and discuss the 2024 meeting schedule.

• Variance for new external grease interceptor at Bliss Confection Company, 392 Cambridge St.
• Permit for keeping animals (hens) at 15 County Road
• Discussion of 2024 Board of Health meeting schedule

School Committee

The Burlington School Committee and Ways & Means Education Subcommittee will meet to discuss school facilities and finance updates. The body will vote on an out-of-state travel request, a coordinator position for the BHS Part-Time Business and Finance Pathway, and the declaration of surplus materials.

• Vote on BHS Part-Time Business and Finance Pathway Development Coordinator
• Vote on Out-of-State Travel Request
• Vote on Declaration of Surplus Materials
• Update on School Bus Transportation Invitation for Bids (IFB)
• Updates on Fox Hill School and BHS Building Committees

Human Services Committee

The committee will review the town human services resource directory and a mission statement. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting notes and discussion of old and new business.

• Town human services resource directory
• Mission statement

Planning Board

The Burlington Sculpture Park is meeting to discuss operational items for 2024. The agenda includes a Memorandum of Agreement and updates on fundraising and artist recruitment.

• 2024 MOA
• 2024 Fundraiser update
• 2024 Call to artists
• Electrical box mural idea
• Patronicity

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to approve the January 2024 Town Meeting Warrant Articles and various license renewals. The board will also hold a public hearing regarding a Verizon cable license renewal.

• Public hearing for Verizon Cable License Renewal
• Approval of January 2024 Town Meeting Warrant Articles
• Street Opening Moratorium for National Grid at 59-63 Middlesex Turnpike
• Approval of DPW Pedestrian Crossing Lights
• Annual License Renewals for alcohol, amusement, auto, cafeteria, entertainment, inn holder, livery, theater, victualler, and weigher

Youth & Family Services

The Board of Directors will meet to approve minutes from September 11, 2023, and receive an agency update. The board will also discuss old and new initiatives.

• Approval of September 11, 2023 minutes
• Director's agency update
• Discussion of old and new initiatives

Information Systems Security Advisory Committee

The Information Systems Security Advisory Committee will meet to receive an update on a consulting engagement. The committee will also discuss ongoing efforts to build a culture of cybersecurity.

• Update on consulting engagement
• Discussion on building a culture of cybersecurity
• Approval of November 13, 2023 meeting minutes

Ice Palace Oversight Committee

The Ice Palace Oversight Committee will meet to discuss the relationship between the Town and FMC. The body will also review facility capital improvements and financial reports.

• Town-FMC relationship and new committee member questions
• Facilities and capital improvement update
• FMC Financials

Planning Board

The Planning Board is conducting several continued public hearings regarding amendments to the Zoning Bylaws. The board will also hold a new public hearing to update town parking requirements.

• Public hearing on petition to update parking requirements in Zoning Bylaws Article V
• Petition to amend Zoning Bylaws regarding the 100 Year Floodplain District
• Petition to allow Automobile Dealership use by Special Permit in the General Business (BG) District
• Petition to define and regulate Fitness Studios and Fitness Centers
• Special Permit application for wireless communications facilities at 27 Blanchard Road

Police Station Building Committee

The Police Station Building Committee and Select Board are holding a joint meeting. The agenda consists of introductions, background information, and a period for questions and comments from committee members.

Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Committee

The School Council will meet to review the District Strategic Plan for 2023-2028. The body will also address the Student Attendance Policy and receive updates from the principal and students.

• District Strategic Plan 2023-2028
• Student Attendance Policy

Housing Authority

The Burlington Housing Authority will vote on the FY 2024 budget and the FY 2023 budget revision. The board will also consider grant funding for a shared Resident Services Coordinator with Winchester Housing.

• Approval of paid invoices ($40,561.95) and payroll journal ($28,014.07)
• Approval of FY 2024 budget and submission to DHCD Hafis
• Grant application for a shared Resident Services Coordinator with Winchester Housing
• Discussion of PILOT Program
• Sustainability initiatives funding of $215,000.00 and $40,000.00

School Committee

The Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) will meet virtually to discuss district programming and student services. The agenda includes reviews of specific program models and community outreach strategies.

• Discussion of Middle School Schedule
• Review of New Target Program model
• Discussion of new mental health model
• Review of Equity Audit
• Community outreach including adding SEPAC website to PTO websites and adding fliers to IEP packets

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee is meeting to review the town's human services resource directory. The committee will also discuss its mission statement.

• Town human services resource directory
• Committee mission statement

Zoning Bylaw Review Committee

The Zoning Bylaw Review Committee will discuss and vote on a warrant article for Winn View Heights II. The committee will also consider amendments to definitions and accessory use regulations for the RO zoning district.

• Winn View Heights II warrant article vote
• Proposed amendments to Article II (Definitions) and Article IV (Use Regulations) for RO zoning district

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will conduct public hearings regarding several property matters. These include requests for sign permits at 0 Bedford Street and 6 Wayside Avenue, as well as variance requests for 39 Hilltop Drive and 0 Winnmere Avenue. The board will also hear a case regarding an unpermitted short-term rental at 2 Van Norden Road.

• Sign permit: one 15’0” H x 6’8” L freestanding advertising sign at 0 Bedford Street
• Sign permit: one 2’6” H x 18’6” wall sign for 'GLOSSY NAILS' at 6 Wayside Avenue
• Variance request: proposed shed/addition with a 12 ft. side setback at 39 Hilltop Drive
• Short-term rental violation hearing at 2 Van Norden Road
• Variance request regarding grandfathered lots at 0 Winnmere Avenue

School Committee

The Burlington Elementary School Building Committee is holding a community meeting for residents. The session will cover the preferred alternative for the project, the budget, and the upcoming schedule.

• Overview of preferred alternative
• Project budget
• Upcoming milestones and schedule

Zoning Bylaw Review Committee

The Sign Bylaw Subcommittee is meeting to discuss municipal signage and the Burlington Signage Districts Guide. The committee will review responsibilities for actions, grandfathered businesses, and specific sections of the Zoning Bylaw and Signage Districts Zoning Map.

• Discussion of Municipal Signage
• Review of Burlington Signage Districts Guide regarding grandfathered businesses
• Review of Zoning Bylaw Article XIII Section 13.3
• Review of Zoning Bylaw Article related to Signage Districts Zoning Map

Democratic Town Committee

The Democratic Town Committee will meet to review previous minutes, treasurer reports, and officer updates. The agenda includes a review of the Swing Blue Alliance 2023 year and a presentation by featured speaker Megan Sweeney of PowerUp.

• Swing Blue Alliance 2023 Year in Review
• Featured speaker Megan Sweeney from PowerUp

Recreation

The Recreation Commission will meet to receive reports from the Director and Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation. The agenda consists of procedural items and reports.

Planning Board

The Economic Development Director, Planning Director, and consultants will present proposed Form Based Code draft zoning language. This language applies to the Burlington Mall Road/Middlesex Turnpike District.

• Presentation of Form Based Code draft zoning language for the Burlington Mall Road/Middlesex Turnpike District

Planning Board

The Burlington Sculpture Park is meeting to discuss administrative and event planning for 2024. The board will review a Memorandum of Agreement and upcoming fundraising and artist recruitment efforts.

• 2024 MOA
• December event
• 2024 Fundraiser update
• 2024 Call to artists
• Electrical box mural idea

School Committee

The Fox Hill Building Project Executive Working Group is meeting via Zoom. The agenda consists of procedural items including introductions and a discussion of upcoming meetings.

Burlington High School Building Committee

The Burlington High School Building Committee will meet to swear in members and review the project mission statement. The committee is scheduled to vote on the Designer Request for Services (RFS) and discuss the procurement timeline.

• Vote on Designer RFS review and approval
• Review and approval of mission statement
• Approval of invoices and commitments
• Discussion of designer procurement timeline
• Discussion of swing space and sustainability

Ways & Means

The Ways and Means DPW/Recreation Subcommittee is meeting to review potential Town Meeting warrant articles. The discussion will focus on vehicle replacement for the Recreation Department.

• Review of Recreation Department vehicle replacement warrant articles

Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Committee

The Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational/Technical School District Policy Subcommittee is meeting to review the policy manual. The session includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Policy Manual Update with MASC

Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Committee

The Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational/Technical School District will discuss and potentially vote on a new strategic plan and updates to the student dress code. The committee will also review the FY25 budget approval process and timeline. Other business includes voting on policy manual updates and daycare staff retirement provisions.

• Potential vote on changes to student dress code
• Discussion of FY25 Budget Approval Process and Timeline
• Vote on Sections G, H and L of the Policy Manual Update
• Vote on retirement provisions for daycare staff
• Potential vote to adopt Strategic Plan

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct a public hearing regarding tax classification for fiscal year 2024. The board is also considering appointments for the police department and the New Police Station Building Committee.

• Public hearing on Tax Classification FY 2024
• Appointments for Police Lieutenant, Sergeant, and Special
• Resident appointment to New Police Station Building Committee
• Approval of updated Taxi/Livery Policy

General Bylaw Review Committee

The General Bylaw Review Committee is meeting to approve a proposed article for the January 2024 Town Meeting. The committee will also work on proposed articles for the May 2024 Town Meeting.

• Review and approval of an article for the January 2024 Town Meeting
• Development of proposed articles for the May 2024 Town Meeting

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to consider two sign permit requests. The board will determine if the proposed signage meets town by-laws and prior board decisions.

• Continued hearing #23-19: request for a 15’0” H x 6’8” L freestanding double-sided sign at 0 Bedford Street
• New hearing #23-23: request for a 2’6” H x 18’6” L wall sign for Glossy Nails at 6 Wayside Road
• Approval of November 7, 2023 meeting minutes

School Committee

The Fox Hill School Building Committee and School Committee are meeting to select a preferred project option. The body will also vote on the procurement method and the HVAC system.

• Vote on Preferred Option Selection
• Vote on Construction Manager (CM) vs Design-Bid-Build
• Possible vote on HVAC System
• Approval of invoices and commitments

Ways & Means

The Ways & Means Subcommittee is meeting to discuss debt as it relates to upcoming capital projects.

• Debt discussion regarding upcoming capital projects

School Committee

The Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) will review literacy night presentations and the rollout of a new mental health model. The body will also discuss BECC enrollment and a planned Spring 2024 event with the Science Center.

• Review of blended vs. balanced literacy presentation
• Rollout of new mental health model and service provider changes
• Spring 2024 Accessible Event collaboration with Science Center
• BECC enrollment, waitlist, and child find review
• Equity Audit and district programming updates

School Committee

The Transportation Subcommittee is meeting to discuss a Transportation RFS. The meeting includes a period for public participation.

• Transportation RFS

Planning Board

The Planning Board, Land Use Committee, and Zoning Bylaw Review Committee are meeting to conduct public hearings on several proposed zoning changes. The board will also review special permit applications for specific businesses and sites.

• Petition to amend the 100 Year Floodplain District zoning bylaws
• Petition by Herb Chambers 93 Cambridge Street LLC to allow Automobile Dealerships in the General Business District via Special Permit
• Petition to define and regulate Fitness Studios and Fitness Centers
• Special Permit application for Massage Therapy at 101 Cambridge Street
• Continued hearings for site plan and special permits for Salem Five Bank, LLC at 36 Cambridge Street

Board of Health

The Tri-Ton Coalition Advisory Board will meet via Cisco Webex to review previous minutes and discuss public health initiatives. The agenda also includes municipality updates and a discussion regarding tobacco funding.

• Approval of October 18, 2023 minutes
• Programs & Public Health Initiatives
• Municipality Updates
• Tobacco Funding

School Committee

The Fox Hill Building Project Executive Working Group is meeting via Zoom. The agenda is limited to introductions, upcoming meetings, and closing.

School Committee

The Fox Hill Building Project Sustainability Working Group is meeting to discuss a Life Cycle Cost Analysis Report. This group is voluntarily making its meeting and minutes public.

• Overview of Life Cycle Cost Analysis Report for Fox Hill Building Project

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet to review reports and discuss several local projects. The agenda includes updates on the museum, a shed, and the West School.

• West School
• Museum
• 225 celebration/trolly car
• Historic House Booklet
• Cataloging/scanning

Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Committee

The Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational/Technical School District Budget Subcommittee is meeting to review the process and content for the FY25 operating and capital budgets. The committee will also receive spending updates for FY24 and a report on the pool wall.

• FY25 Operating Budget process and content
• FY25 Capital Budget process and content
• FY24 Capital and Operating spending updates
• Facilities Study and Stabilization Fund
• Pool wall update

Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Committee

The Facilities/Capital Planning Subcommittee is meeting to review the process and content for the FY25 operating and capital budgets. The body will also receive updates on FY24 spending and the pool wall.

• FY25 Operating Budget process and content
• FY25 Capital Budget process and content
• FY24 Capital Spending update
• FY24 Operating Spending update
• Pool wall update

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee will discuss several items for the January Town Meeting Warrant. These items are for understanding and discussion only, and no votes will be taken during this meeting.

• Discussion of Planet Fitness Petition
• Discussion of Grand View Farm
• Discussion of Use Table Modernization
• Review of existing and proposed updates to LUC within Town Bylaws
• Proposal for January Warrant Article regarding Win View Heights

Planning Board

The Pre-Application Review Committee is meeting to discuss potential changes to the Grandview Farm Planned Development District. This discussion concerns the construction of a new police station.

• Potential changes to Grandview Farm Planned Development District for a new police station

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting for a strategic planning session to discuss several municipal updates. The body will review tax classification options for 2024 and government review items.

• 2024 Tax Classification Options Draft
• DPW Updates
• Capital Project Update
• Government Review
• Warrant Articles

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings and hear reports from health and environmental staff. The agenda includes a variance request for an unattended food establishment and a permit for keeping hens.

• Variance request: American Food Vending, 78 Blanchard Rd. (unattended food establishment)
• Permit: 1 Jackson Rd. (keeping of animals/hens)

Board of Health

The Board of Health is holding a special meeting to conduct a discussion regarding the interview for Janelle Barowski for the position of Supervisory Nurse.

• Supervisory Nurse Interview - Janelle Barowski

School Committee

The Burlington School Committee and Ways & Means Education Subcommittee will meet to discuss and vote on several personnel and travel items. The body will also receive updates on the Fox Hill and BHS building projects.

• Out of State Travel (Discussion/Vote)
• Strings Stipend for BHS (Discussion/Vote)
• BHS EL Instructional Assistant (Discussion/Vote)
• Fox Hill School Building MSBA Districting Enrollment Approval Certification (Discussion/Vote)
• BHS Building Committee OPM Discussion

School Committee

The Fox Hill School Building Committee and School Committee will review updated site and floor plans. The body will also examine cost estimates, life cycle cost analysis, and compare Construction Management versus Design-Bid-Build delivery methods.

• Approval of invoices
• Review of updated site and floor plans
• Life Cycle Cost Analysis review
• Cost estimate review
• Discussion of CM vs Design-Bid-Build

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to consider a new beer and wine package store license for Town Pantry. The agenda also includes several appointments and policy approvals.

• Approval of Winter Moratorium Extension for National Grid on Wilmington Road and Middlesex Turnpike
• Public Hearing: New Beer and Wine Package Store License for Town Pantry at 85 Wilmington Road
• Appointment of a MAPC Representative
• Appointment of a Civil Rights Coordinator
• Approval of an updated Taxi/Livery Policy

Information Systems Security Advisory Committee

The Information Systems Security Advisory Committee will review updates on a consulting engagement and the development of a cybersecurity culture. The meeting includes a vote to enter executive session.

• Update on consulting engagement
• Discussion on building a culture of cybersecurity
• Vote for executive session

Housing Authority

The Burlington Housing Authority will meet to approve meeting minutes and financial records. The board will consider a warrant of paid invoices and a payroll journal for October 2023.

• Paid invoices in the amount of $54,110.18
• Payroll Journal in the amount of $21,322.38
• Approval of October 12, 2023 and November 1, 2023 meeting minutes

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings regarding a new building at 36 Cambridge Street and parking lot reconfiguration for the Nordblom Company. The board will also discuss and vote on preferred location options for the new Fox Hill School.

• Public hearing: Demolish and construct new building at 36 Cambridge Street (Salem Five Bank)
• Public hearing: Parking lot reconfiguration at 168 Middlesex Turnpike, rear Second Avenue, 23 Fourth Avenue, and 52-54 Third Avenue (Nordblom Company)
• Vote on location options for new Fox Hill School
• Determination of applicability for pool house at 47 Cresthaven Drive
• Enforcement Order for 10 Spring Valley Road

Library Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to conduct a policy review of the Meeting Room Policy. The meeting also includes reports from the director and trustees.

• Review of Meeting Room Policy

Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Committee

The School Council is meeting to review updates from the principal and students. The body will discuss the student dress code and the student attendance policy.

• Student Dress Code
• Student Attendance Policy
• School Council Meeting Times

School Committee

The Executive Working Group is holding a virtual meeting regarding the Fox Hill Building Project. The agenda consists of an introduction and a discussion of upcoming meetings.

• Introduction
• Upcoming Meetings

Zoning Bylaw Review Committee

The Zoning Bylaw Review Committee is discussing several proposed amendments to the town's zoning bylaws. These items are intended for the January Town Meeting Zoning Warrant.

• Proposed amendment to 100 Yr. Floodplain District (Conservation Dept. applicant)
• Proposed updates to parking requirements (Planning Board applicant)
• Proposed definitions for Middle Housing (Planning Board applicant)
• Proposed definitions for Fitness Studios / Centers (Burlington Equitable LP applicant)
• Proposed updates to Wireless Communications regulations (Planning Board applicant)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will meet to approve September meeting notes and discuss old business. The agenda includes a review of the Community Needs Assessment and a discussion regarding slides.

• Approval of September meeting notes
• Review of Community Needs Assessment

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding a sign permit and a zoning enforcement request. The board will also receive a presentation on an accessory structure warrant article.

• Continued hearing for a 15’0” H x 6’8” L freestanding double-sided advertising sign at 0 Bedford Street
• New hearing regarding a request for zoning enforcement of two sheds at 12 Duncan Road
• Presentation by Shari Ellis of the ZBRC on the Accessory Structure Warrant Article
• Approval of September 5, 2023 minutes

Zoning Bylaw Review Committee

The Sign Bylaw Subcommittee is meeting to discuss municipal signage and the Burlington Signage Districts Guide. The committee will also review Zoning Bylaw Article XIII Section 13.3 and the Signage Districts Zoning Map.

• Discussion of Municipal Signage
• Review of Burlington Signage Districts Guide
• Review of Zoning Bylaw Article XIII Section 13.3
• Review of Zoning Bylaw Article related to Signage Districts Zoning Map

Recreation

The Recreation Commission will meet to review reports from the Director and Assistant Director. The body will discuss options for a new van and review the Revolving Account report and expenditures.

• Discussion of options for a new van
• Revolving Account report and approval of expenditures

Information Systems Security Advisory Committee

The Cybersecurity Awareness Subcommittee will brainstorm and review documents regarding the institution of a cybersecurity awareness culture. The meeting includes provisions for public participation.

• Review of documents regarding cybersecurity awareness culture

Recreation

The Recreation Commission is meeting to conduct a site visit. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the future use of the property.

• Site visit at Overlook Park, 1 Edgemere Ave. to discuss future property use

Burlington High School Building Committee

The Burlington High School Building Committee is meeting to conduct interviews for an Owner’s Project Manager (OPM). The session includes time for public participation and general discussion.

• Owner’s Project Manager (OPM) interviews

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss several petitions to amend zoning bylaws, including updates to floodplain districts, parking requirements, and definitions for middle housing and fitness centers. The board will also hold public hearings regarding special permits for specific properties.

• Petition to amend Zoning Bylaws Article VIII Section 8.1.0 regarding the 100 Year Floodplain District
• Petition by Herb Chambers 93 Cambridge Street LLC to allow Automobile Dealership use in the General Business District
• Petition by Burlington Equitable LLC to define and regulate Fitness Studios and Fitness Centers
• Continued public hearings for Salem Five Bank, LLC at 36 Cambridge Street regarding a drive-through and site plan
• Public hearing for Dish Wireless, LLC at 27 Blanchard Road regarding wireless communications facilities

Board of Health

The Board of Health will conduct an interview with Janelle Barowski for the role of Supervisory Nurse. This is the only item listed on the agenda.

• Supervisory Nurse Interview: Janelle Barowski

School Committee

The Fox Hill Building Project Executive Working Group is meeting to discuss introductions and upcoming meetings. The agenda is primarily procedural.

Housing Authority

The Burlington Housing Authority is holding a special meeting to consider a contract for roof replacement. The board will vote on whether to approve the lowest bid for the project.

• Vote to approve lowest bid for Roof Replacement FISH# 048047 to Capeway Roofing Systems, Inc.

Planning Board

The Burlington Sculpture Park is meeting to discuss the 2024 Memorandum of Agreement and upcoming events. The board will also review updates regarding geo-caching and fundraising for 2024.

• 2024 MOA
• November/December event
• Geo-caching update
• 2024 Fundraiser update
• 2024 Call to artists

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to discuss reports from Minuteman Senior Services and the Director. The body will review the outcomes of the Safety & Wellness Fair and the Lahey Farmer’s Market.

• Safety & Wellness Fair Wrap Up
• Lahey Farmer’s Market Wrap Up
• Director Certification
• Minuteman Senior Services report

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to conduct a discussion regarding the interview of Melinda D. Jones for the Supervisory Nurse position.

• Supervisory Nurse Interview: Melinda D. Jones

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings regarding several development projects and resource area delineations. The body will also discuss land clearing and ratify an emergency certification for beaver dam breaching.

• Public hearing for 36 Cambridge Street: Salem Five Bank proposal to demolish and construct a new building
• Public hearing for 168 Middlesex Turnpike, Second Avenue, Fourth Avenue, and Third Avenue: Nordblom Company parking lot reconfiguration
• Continued public hearing for 29 Gedick Road: GRH Homes, LLC proposal to demolish and construct a new dwelling
• Continued public hearing for 252 Fox Hill Road: Resource area boundary confirmation
• Ratification of emergency certification for beaver dam breaching at Rahanis Park

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting for a site walk to view the current conditions of the Burlington Police Station. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Site walk of Burlington Police Station

Board of Health

The Board of Health will hold a regular meeting to review staff reports and subcommittee updates. The agenda includes reports from the Environmental Engineer, Associate Director of Public Health, and Director of Public Health.

• Approval of minutes
• Subcommittee reports from October 11, 2023
• Environmental Engineer staff report
• Director of Public Health staff report

Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Committee

The Policy Subcommittee is meeting to discuss updates to the policy manual with the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC).

• Policy Manual Update with MASC

Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Committee

The committee will meet to receive updates from school administration and review subcommittee reports. The body is scheduled to vote on an audit services firm and hold an executive session regarding collective bargaining and non-union contracts.

• Vote on Audit Services Firm
• Approval of bills and payroll for Howard Greenspan, Nuttall MacAvoy, and Murtha Cullina
• Executive session on Collective Bargaining
• Executive session on Non-Union Contracts

Land Use Committee

The Sustainability Sub-Committee of the Land Use Committee will meet to discuss the committee's goals. Members will review specific issues the body could address, including energy and environmental management.

• Discussion of Green Municipal Aggregation
• Discussion of Green Community Coordinator
• Discussion of Tree Warden
• Discussion of gas powered leaf blowers
• Discussion of flooding and solar panels

School Committee

The Burlington School Committee will meet to discuss and vote on composting and provide updates on MCAS reviews. The body will also conduct second readings of MASC Policies Sections K and L and hold an executive session regarding collective bargaining strategy.

• Vote on composting
• 2nd Reading of MASC Policies Section K
• 2nd Reading of MASC Policies Section L
• Updates on MCAS Review and Student Handbook
• Executive session on collective bargaining strategy

School Committee

The Fox Hill School Building Committee and School Committee are meeting to discuss design updates, including floor and site plans. The body will consider a LEED rating system recommendation and evaluate construction delivery methods.

• Vote on LEED rating system recommendation
• Review of programming, floor plans, and site plans
• Vote on invoices and commitments
• Discussion of Construction Manager-at-Risk vs. General Contractor methods
• Vote on SBC membership

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on several personnel appointments and the formation of a New Police Station Building Committee. The board is also reviewing a victualler's license for a business on Cambridge Street and a bylaw approval for sewer work.

• Approval of New Police Station Building Committee
• New Victualler’s License for Mehfil at 207E Cambridge Street
• Overnight Shutdown General Bylaw approval for sewer work on Cambridge Street
• Appointments for Fire Lieutenant and Captain
• Appointment for DPW Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer

Planning Board

The Burlington Sculpture Park is meeting to discuss event planning for October and November. The body will also review a geo-caching update and updates regarding a 2024 fundraiser and call.

• October event
• November event
• Geo-caching update
• Rose Mexicano
• 2024 Fundraiser update

Information Systems Security Advisory Committee

The Cybersecurity Awareness Subcommittee of the Information Systems and Security Advisory Committee is meeting to establish its internal organization. The group will elect a chair, set a meeting schedule, and discuss ways to create a cybersecurity awareness culture.

• Election of a subcommittee Chair
• Determination of meeting frequency and schedule
• Brainstorming for a cybersecurity awareness culture

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings regarding special permits and a site plan for Salem Five Bank, LLC. The board will also discuss minor engineering change requests for several properties.

• Public hearing: Special permit for drive-through at 36 Cambridge Street (Salem Five Bank, LLC)
• Public hearing: Special permit for discharges into wetlands at 36 Cambridge Street (Salem Five Bank, LLC)
• Public hearing: Site plan for 36 Cambridge Street (Salem Five Bank, LLC)
• Minor engineering change request for 186 Middlesex Turnpike (Life Time Fitness)
• Minor engineering change requests for 20 Fourth Avenue, 23 Fourth Avenue, and 25 Blue Sky Drive (Nordblom Management Co.)

Board of Health

The Board of Health Subcommittee is meeting to conduct discussions regarding supervisory nurse interviews. The agenda specifically lists Katelin Chandonnet for discussion.

• Supervisory Nurse Interviews: Katelin Chandonnet

Board of Health

The board will review minutes from July and September 2023 meetings. The agenda includes discussions regarding programs, public health initiatives, and tobacco funding.

• Approval of July 19, 2023, and September 20, 2023, meeting minutes
• Presentation by Elsa Zhao, Lead Field Trainer, MAPC
• Discussion of programs and public health initiatives
• Review of tobacco funding

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet to review reports and discuss several local historical sites and projects. The agenda includes items related to the Union School and West School.

• Union School
• West School
• 225 celebration/trolly car
• Museum pod
• Historic Houses

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee is meeting to review existing and proposed updates to town bylaws. The committee will also discuss a proposal for a January Warrant Article regarding Win View Heights.

• Review of existing and proposed updates to LUC within Town Bylaws
• Win View Heights proposal for January Warrant Article
• Appointment to Police Station Building Committee

School Committee

The School Fox Hill Subcommittee Executive Working Group is meeting to review a sustainability meeting and discuss upcoming meetings.

• Sustainability Meeting Review

General Bylaw Review Committee

The General Bylaw Review Committee is meeting to approve a bylaw article for the January 2024 Town Meeting. The committee will also work on proposed articles for the May 2024 Town Meeting.

• Review and approval of an Article for the January 2024 Town Meeting
• Development of proposed Articles for the May 2024 Town Meeting

Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Committee

The School Council will meet to conduct organizational business and receive updates from the Principal. The body will also discuss the student dress code.

• Election of Co-Chair
• Discussion of student dress code
• Approval of May 10, 2023 minutes

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding a sign permit and a zoning enforcement request. The meeting also includes a presentation on an accessory structure warrant article.

• Continued hearing #23-19: Sign permit for a 15’0” H x 6’8” L freestanding sign at 0 Bedford Street
• New hearing #23-20: Zoning enforcement request regarding sheds at 12 Duncan Road
• Presentation by Shari Ellis of the ZBRC on Accessory Structure Warrant Article
• Approval of September 5, 2023 minutes

Select Board

The Select Board Alcohol Subcommittee is meeting to discuss a specific licensing request. The body will review a proposal for a new off-premise beer and wine license.

• New beer and wine license off premise for Town Pantry at 85 Wilmington Rd.

Recreation

The Recreation Commission will meet to receive reports from the Director and Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation. The agenda includes a presentation for the Girl Scout Silver Award.

• Girl Scout Silver Award Presentation

Housing Authority

The Burlington Housing Authority is meeting to approve monthly invoices and payroll. The board will also consider two quotes for fencing and gate repairs at the Tower Hill property.

• Approval of $24,833.18 in paid invoices for August 2023
• Approval of $45,715.61 in paid invoices and $24,863.46 in payroll for September 2023
• Quote of $4,800.00 for Carli Fence Co, Inc. to repair gates and install privacy slats at Tower Hill
• Quote of $5,500.00 for Carli Fence Co, Inc. to enclose two basement storage areas at Tower Hill

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings regarding resource area boundaries and a proposal to demolish and rebuild a home. The board will also review requests for certificates of compliance and a determination of applicability for EV chargers.

• Public Hearing: Demolish existing dwelling and construct new dwelling at 29 Gedick Road (GRH Homes, LLC)
• Continued Public Hearing: Resource area boundary confirmation at 252 Fox Hill Road
• Determination of Applicability: Installation of EV chargers at 80 Blanchard Road
• Certificate of Compliance request for 2 Terrace Hall Avenue
• Certificate of Compliance request for 24 Hart Street

Library Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review previous minutes and conduct a policy review. The board will also discuss the 2024 Library Calendar under new business.

• Policy review
• 2024 Library Calendar

Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Committee

The School Council will meet to conduct organizational business and review the student dress code. The meeting includes the election of a Co-Chair and updates from the Principal.

• Election of Co-Chair
• Discussion of Student Dress Code
• Approval of May 10, 2023 minutes

Board of Health

The Board of Health Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the recruitment process for a new supervisory nurse. The agenda is limited to this single discussion item.

• Review current resumes for the Supervisory Nurse's position

School Committee

The Fox Hill Building Project Executive Working Group is meeting to receive a sustainability update. The group is not a public body covered by the Open Meeting Law but is making this meeting public.

• Sustainability update for the Fox Hill Building Project

Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Committee

The Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational/Technical School District Policy Subcommittee is meeting to review the policy manual. The session focuses on updates coordinated with the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC).

• Policy Manual Update with MASC

Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Committee

The Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational/Technical School District Audit Subcommittee is meeting to review the hiring process for a new district auditor. The committee will also review minutes from June 6, 2023.

• Discussion and review of hiring process for new District Auditor

Board of Registrars

The Board of Registrars will meet to reorganize for a Chair and create a Deputy Registrar position. The board will also review elections for 2024.

• Reorganize for Chair
• Creation of Deputy Registrar position
• Review of 2024 elections

Zoning Bylaw Review Committee

The committee is meeting to review minutes and discuss a recap of the September Town Meeting. The body is also noting the October 24th submission deadline for January Town Meeting Articles.

• Approval of minutes from 8/9/23 and 9/13/23
• September Town Meeting recap
• January Town Meeting Articles submission deadline of October 24th

School Committee

The Burlington School Committee and Ways & Means Education Subcommittee will meet to vote on travel requests and review several MASC policy sections. The body will also receive updates on the Equity Audit and school facility projects.

• Vote on out-of-state travel request for MH Conference
• Vote on out-of-state travel request for Math Instruction Conference
• Readings of MASC Policies Sections I, J, K, and L
• Ways and Means deliberation on Fox Hill financing options
• Updates on BHS and Pine Glen facilities

School Committee

The Fox Hill Building Project Sustainability Working Group is meeting to discuss energy performance and HVAC systems. The group is also reviewing incentive programs and sustainability rating systems.

• Goals and priorities for energy performance
• HVAC system considerations
• Incentive programs
• Sustainability rating system

Information Systems Security Advisory Committee

The Information Systems Security Advisory Committee is meeting to review progress on a consulting engagement and discuss cybersecurity awareness. The committee will also consider a new standard meeting time and the scheduling of an executive session.

• Consideration of a new standard time for meetings
• Update on consulting engagement progress
• Discussion on building a culture of cybersecurity
• Cybersecurity Awareness Month (October) updates
• Scheduling an Executive Session

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting to discuss special permits for fast order food establishments and a minor engineering change. The board will hold public hearings for two specific business locations.

• Minor engineering change request for Life Time Fitness at 186 Middlesex Turnpike
• Special permit application for Eggholic at 10 Wall Street
• Special permit application for Just Salad at 68-110 Burlington Mall Road

Board of Registrars

The Board of Registrars is meeting to reorganize for a Chair and create a Deputy Registrar position. The board will also review elections for 2024.

• Reorganize for Chair
• Creation of Deputy Registrar position
• Review of 2024 elections

School Committee

The Fox Hill School Building Committee and School Committee will meet to review criteria feedback and an ANRAD update. The committee expects to vote on the selection of a project option.

• Vote on Option Selection
• Approval of invoices
• Review of Criteria Feedback/Thought Exchange
• ANRAD Update

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a continued public hearing regarding a sign permit application. The board will also vote to approve the minutes from the September 5, 2023 meeting.

• Continued Hearing #23-19: Request by CMT Realty Partnership for a 15’0” H x 6’8” L freestanding double-sided advertising sign at 0 Bedford Street

Select Board

The Select Board will consider approvals for 2024 health insurance rates and a fund request for handicap parking appeals. The board will also hold a public hearing regarding a new all alcohol license for a specific business.

• Public hearing: New All Alcohol License for Fiorella’s Restaurant at 75 Middlesex Turnpike
• Approval of 2024 Health Insurance Rates
• Fund Request for Handicap Parking Appeals from the Disability Access Committee
• Approval of Alcohol Policy

Recreation

The Burlington Parks & Recreation Department is meeting to conduct the 2023 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. The event recognizes four specific inductees for the Class of 2023.

• Induction of Mark Sherwood
• Induction of Doug Gillingham
• Induction of Steve Nugent
• Induction of Herb Chambers

Zoning Bylaw Review Committee

The Sign Bylaw Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the Burlington Signage Districts Guide. The committee will also review Zoning Bylaw Article XIII Section 13.3 and the Signage Districts Zoning Map.

• Burlington Signage Districts Guide
• Zoning Bylaw Article XIII Section 13.3
• Signage Districts Zoning Map

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings and discussions regarding infrastructure and residential developments. The body will also consider an emergency certification for beaver dam breaching at Rahanis Park.

• Continued public hearing for sewer pump station rehabilitation and force main replacement at 12 Grandview Avenue
• Discussion of potential residential addition at 72 Wilmington Road
• Request for minor engineering change to driveway infiltration at 84 Wilmington Road
• Public hearing for sport court construction at 23 Fourth Avenue
• Ratification of emergency certification for beaver dam breaching at Rahanis Park

Town Clerk

The Town Clerk is sponsoring a three-hour seminar for members of public boards, commissions, committees, and authorities. The session focuses on legal requirements, overseeing organizations, and the appropriate spending of public money.

• Seminar: Boards and Commissions: Know Your Responsibilities
• Presenters: Neil Cohen and Maya French from the Office of the Inspector General for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

School Committee

The Fox Hill Building Project Executive Working Group is meeting to review Thought Exchange data and discuss upcoming meetings. The group is voluntarily making this meeting public.

• Review of Thought Exchange

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss the town's alcohol policy and approve warrant articles for the September 2023 Town Meeting. The board will also consider administration contracts and fire department appointments.

• Approval of Alcohol Policy
• Approval of September 2023 Town Meeting Warrant Articles
• Approval of Administration Contracts
• Appointments for Firefighter and Limited Assignment Firefighter

Town Meeting

The remaining Town Meeting Members of Precinct 7 will meet to fill two vacancies. The meeting is scheduled for September 27th at 6:30 PM at the Burlington High School Auditorium.

• Filling of two vacancies for Precinct 7 Town Meeting Members

Recreation

The Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss new business. The primary item on the agenda is the approval of a contract for an outdoor facility master plan.

• Approval of contract for outdoor facility master plan

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to discuss the hiring process for a Supervisory Nurse and review M.G.L. c.268A State Conflict of Interest Law. The meeting also includes reports from the Environmental Engineer, Associate Director of Public Health, and Director of Public Health.

• Hiring process for Supervisory Nurse
• Discussion regarding M.G.L. c.268A (State Conflict of Interest Law)
• Approval of minutes from July 25, 2023 and September 12, 2023

Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Committee

The Policy Subcommittee is meeting to discuss updates to the policy manual with the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC).

• Policy Manual Update with MASC

Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Committee

The Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational/Technical School District Committee will review and vote on updates to the admissions policy and the school calendar. The body will also discuss changes to the student handbook and non-union contracts in executive session.

• Vote on Admissions Policy Update
• Vote on Sections E & F of Policy Manual
• Vote on Updated School Calendar
• Student Handbook Changes
• Executive session regarding Non-Union Contracts

School Committee

The Burlington School Committee will discuss and vote on several student activities and staffing roles. The body will also receive updates on school building projects and review MASC policies.

• Out-of-State Field Trip for DECA Students (Discussion/Vote)
• Out-of-State Field Trip for Band, Chorus, Guard, and Orchestra Students (Discussion/Vote)
• MSMS Stipend Drama Club (Discussion/Vote)
• Family/Homeless Liaison Position (Discussion/Vote)
• Updates on Fox Hill School, BHS, and Pine Glen building committees

Disability Access Commission

The Disability Access Commission is meeting to conduct elections and review commission bylaws. The body will also discuss Planning Board matters and the handicap parking fine fund.

• DAC elections
• Commission Bylaw Review
• Handicap parking fine fund update
• Vote on additional setaside funds for HP appeals

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a public hearing regarding a special permit for a fast food establishment. The board will also continue discussions on a minor engineering change for a fitness center.

• Public hearing for Special Permit for 'Fast Order Food Establishments' at 10 Wall Street (Eggholic)
• Continued discussion on minor engineering change request for Life Time Fitness at 186 Middlesex Turnpike

Board of Health

The Tri-Ton Coalition Advisory Board will meet via Cisco Webex to discuss public health initiatives and municipality updates. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding tobacco funding.

• Approval of July 19, 2023 minutes
• Discussion of programs and public health initiatives
• Review of tobacco funding

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is meeting to review reports and discuss several local projects. The agenda includes updates on the museum and the 225th celebration.

• Discussion regarding the Shawsheen School shed
• Museum pod and cataloging/scanning updates
• West school opening for Halloween
• 225 celebration and trolley car
• Discussion of Historic Houses

Ways & Means

The Ways & Means committee will hold discussions and votes on financial articles for the September Town Meeting. The body will also review potential large town projects and debt scheduling.

• September Town Meeting financial articles
• Article 12 regarding hybrid/remote meetings
• Potential large Town projects, financing, and debt scheduling
• Financial dashboard

School Committee

The Executive Working Group is meeting to review a community meeting and the project schedule. The group is also discussing upcoming meetings regarding the Fox Hill Building Project.

• Review of Community Meeting
• Review of project schedule

General Bylaw Review Committee

The General Bylaw Review Committee is meeting to review and approve a bylaw article for the January 2024 Town Meeting. The committee will also work on proposed articles for the May 2024 Town Meeting.

• Review and approval of Article for January 2024 Town Meeting
• Development of proposed Articles for May 2024 Town Meeting

Town Meeting

This is an informational meeting for Town Meeting Members. The session will cover articles #14 through #16.

• Discussion of article #14
• Discussion of article #15
• Discussion of article #16

Board of Health

The Board of Health Subcommittee is meeting to conduct discussions regarding interviews for the Supervisory Nurse position. The agenda is limited to this single discussion item.

• Interviews for Supervisory Nurse Katelin Chandonnet

Planning Board

The Burlington Sculpture Park is meeting to review its financial status and plan for 2024 fundraising. The body will also discuss events scheduled for October and November.

• Financial Update
• October event
• November event
• 2024 Fundraiser update
• Discussion of School of Rock, Geo-caching, and Rose Mexicano

Burlington High School Building Committee

The Burlington High School Building Committee will meet to discuss the selection of an Owner's Project Manager (OPM). The committee is scheduled to review and approve the OPM Request for Proposals (RFP).

• Review and approval of OPM RFP
• Discussion of OPM selection process

Housing Authority

The Burlington Housing Authority will meet to vote on the FY2024 Annual Plan and the adoption of HUD's proposed FY2024 Fair Market Rates for Section 8 payment standards. The board will also consider financial approvals for invoices and payroll.

• FY2024 Annual Plan presentation and vote
• Adoption of HUD Proposed FY 2024 Fair Markets Rates for Section 8 Payment Standards
• Payment of invoices totaling $25,070.64 and payroll totaling $25,162.24 for August 2023
• $2,500.00 stipend for Colleen Lacey for service as Interim Executive Director

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a town project to rehabilitate a sewer pump station and replace a force main. The board will also review requests for tree removal and roadway improvements.

• Public Hearing: 12 Grandview Avenue sewer pump station rehabilitation and force main replacement
• Request for Determination: 11 Winter Street tree removal
• Request for Determination: Cambridge Street roadway pavement and safety improvements
• Continued Public Hearing: 186 Middlesex Turnpike Life Time Fitness parking expansion
• Discussion: 72 Wilmington Road potential residential addition

Library Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to conduct a policy review and hear a director's report. The discussion includes a review of the Strategic Plan for 2025-2029.

• Strategic Plan Review 2025-2029
• Policy Review

Town Meeting

This is an informational meeting for Town Meeting Members. The session will cover articles #4 through #13.

• Discussion of articles #4 through #13

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to review reports and minutes. The agenda includes discussions on director certification and a class led by Judy.

• Review of April and May minutes
• Reports from Minuteman Senior Services and the Director
• Discussion of Director Certification
• Discussion of Judy’s Class

Zoning Bylaw Review Committee

The Zoning Bylaw Review Committee is meeting to provide updates on draft articles for the January Town Meeting Warrant. The committee will discuss zoning amendments and signage design guidelines.

• 128/Mall Road Zoning Amendment Draft
• Accessory Use Definitions and Regulations
• TCO Signage Design Guidelines Draft and Signage Warrant Articles update
• Discussion on amendments to September Warrant Articles

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee will conduct final reviews and position voting on several articles for the September Town Meeting. The committee will also discuss a proposed resolution regarding Winn View Heights II.

• Position voting on Herb Chambers Kia
• Position voting on Parking Requirements
• Position voting on Land Use Regulations Update
• Proposed resolution on Winn View Heights II

Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Committee

The Policy Subcommittee is meeting to approve previous minutes and review the district's admissions policy.

• Review and update of Admissions Policy

Ways & Means

The Ways & Means Subcommittee will meet to discuss upcoming capital projects. The body will also review the Town’s bonding schedule.

• Upcoming Capital Projects
• Town’s Bonding Schedule

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review a notice to suspend a permit regarding food service regulations at Cold Stone Creamery, located at 2 Wayside Road. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from previous meetings and various staff reports.

• Notice to Suspend Permit for BOH Regulations Governing Food Service Establishments: Cold Stone Creamery, 2 Wayside Road

The Board voted 4‑0‑0 to take no action on suspending Cold Stone Creamery’s food permit, requiring the owner to submit a one‑page compliance plan within five business days and to have three staff members certified within 120 days. It also approved the March 28 health minutes, opened a hearing on the Cold Stone case, and approved several staff reports. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM.

• Postponed approval of July 25 minutes (4‑0‑0)
• Approved March 28 minutes (3‑0‑1, 1 abstention)
• Opened hearing on Cold Stone Creamery permit issue (3‑0‑0)
• Voted 4‑0‑0 to take no action on Cold Stone permit, conditional on certification plan
• Approved Health Agent report (4‑0‑0)
• Approved Associate Health Director report (4‑0‑0)
• Approved Director of Public Health report (4‑0‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:45 PM (4‑0‑0)

Information Systems Security Advisory Committee

The Information Systems Security Advisory Committee is meeting to organize committee leadership and review the progress of a consulting engagement. The body will also discuss cybersecurity awareness and a Town Meeting presentation.

• Committee organization including a new official member and potential new vice-chairman
• Update on consulting engagement progress
• Planning for Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October
• Discussion on minimizing potential problems raised by Rob Neufeld
• Update on Town Meeting presentation

The committee approved the August 8, 2023, meeting minutes and updated its membership following two resignations. Members discussed the status of departmental incident response plans and cybersecurity awareness initiatives.

• Approved August 8, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0-1)
• Appointed Jose DeSousa to replace Bob Cunha as an official member
• Accepted resignation of Brian Benston as recording secretary

School Committee

The Burlington School Committee will conduct readings of MASC policies and receive updates on summer projects and school buildings. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy.

• MASC Policies Section G & H (2nd Reading)
• MASC Policies Sections J (1st Reading)
• Fox Hill School Building Committee public forum/Thought Exchange
• Updates on BHS and Pine Glen facilities
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining strategy

The committee approved the question and introduction for a Thought Exchange public survey regarding the potential construction of a new Fox Hill Elementary School or a combined facility for Fox Hill and Pine Glen. The committee also approved several MASC policy sections and the meeting warrant.

• Approved warrant as submitted (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes of 8/22/23 (5-0)
• Approved initial public survey question regarding school building improvements (5-0)
• Approved survey introduction including residential tax rate estimates of $233 for Option 1 and $335 for Option 2 (5-0)
• Denied removal of quotation marks from the phrase 'as is' in the survey (2-3)
• Denied option for survey participants to opt out of certain questions (2-3)
• Denied inclusion of sentiment questions in the survey (2-3)
• Approved MASC Policies Section G, Section H, and Policy Section J File #JICFB Bullying Prevention (5-0 each)

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on temporary liquor licenses and a new livery license. The board will also hold a public hearing regarding no parking signs on Rosario Way and discuss the town's alcohol policy.

• One day liquor licenses for Wegmans (Sept 14, 21, 28 and Oct 4)
• Extension of hours for AMC for Taylor Swift Eras Tour showings
• New livery license for All Pro Limo LLC at 619 Farms Drive
• Public hearing for no parking signs on Rosario Way
• Approval of Saheli Event (Purple Lights Town Hall and 5K on the Common) at Town Common

The Select Board approved appointments for the Fire Department and Housing Partnership Committee. The Board also granted liquor and operating license extensions for Wegmans and AMC, and issued a new livery license. A public hearing regarding no parking signs on Rosario Way was closed after the applicant withdrew.

• Appointed Benjamin Fischi as Firefighter (5-0-0)
• Appointed Cliff Comeau to limited assignment position in Fire Department (5-0-0)
• Appointed Jack Nagle to Housing Partnership Committee (5-0-0)
• Approved Wegmans one-day liquor licenses for Sept 14, 21, 28 and Oct 5 (5-0-0)
• Approved AMC extended hours for special showings Oct 13-Nov 5 (5-0-0)
• Approved new livery license for All Pro Limo LLC (5-0-0)
• Accepted withdrawal of no parking signs application for Rosario Way (5-0-0)
• Approved Saheli event and purple lighting of Town Common and Town Hall (5-0-0)

Youth & Family Services

The Board of Directors will meet to approve minutes from May 1, 2023, and receive an agency update. The body will also discuss old and new initiatives.

• Approval of May 1, 2023 minutes
• Director's agency update
• Discussion of old and new initiatives

Recreation

The Recreation Commission is meeting to review reports from department leadership and discuss park lighting. The body will consider approving contracts for pickleball court resurfacing and an outdoor facility master plan.

• Contract for pickleball court resurfacing
• Contract for outdoor facility master plan
• Discussion of portable solar lights at Mary Cummings Park

The commission awarded a $27,200 contract for court resurfacing at Simonds Park and approved a trial for temporary solar lighting at Mary Cummings Park. The board also announced new inductees for the Parks and Recreation Department Hall of Fame.

• Approved $27,200 contract to Sports Tek Inc. for Simonds Park pickleball/street hockey resurfacing (5-0-0)
• Approved trial use of temporary solar lighting at Mary Cummings Park from Sept 18 to Nov 3, 2023, Mon-Fri, 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm (5-0-0)
• Approved August 10, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-1)
• Inducted Steve Nugent’s Karate Institute, Herb Chambers Family Auto Dealership, Doug Gillingham, and Mark Sherwood into the Hall of Fame

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings for a fast food establishment and a site plan on Middlesex Turnpike. The board will also discuss a minor engineering change and a covenant release.

• Public hearing: Special Permit for fast food establishment at 75 Middlesex Turnpike (Burlington Mall)
• Public hearing: Site Plan application for 92 Middlesex Turnpike
• Discussion: Minor Engineering Change at 186 Middlesex Turnpike for Life Time Fitness
• Release of Lot 3 (6 Dartmouth Road) from Conditional Approval Covenant

The Planning Board held a hybrid meeting to review several administrative and appointment matters. The record contains proposed motions for a new Greek restaurant at the Burlington Mall and site modifications for Life Time Fitness and Smith & Wollensky, but does not record final votes.

• Proposed release of Lot 3 (6 Dartmouth Road) in General Walker Estates subdivision
• Proposed minor engineering change for Life Time Fitness at 186 Middlesex Turnpike to add 19 parking spaces and signage
• Proposed special permit for Greco fast-casual Greek restaurant at 75 Middlesex Turnpike (Burlington Mall)
• Proposed site plan for entry vestibule at Smith & Wollensky (92 Middlesex Turnpike)

Zoning Bylaw Review Committee

The Sign Bylaw Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the Burlington Signage Districts Guide and specific sections of the zoning bylaws. The committee will also review the Zoning Map as it relates to signage districts.

• Discussion of Burlington Signage Districts Guide
• Review of Zoning Bylaw Article XIII Section 13.3
• Review of Zoning Bylaw Article related to Signage Districts Zoning Map

Land Use Committee

The Sustainability Sub-Committee of the Land Use Committee will meet to discuss local environmental and utility policies. The body is reviewing waste removal and energy aggregation.

• Discussion of waste removal issue
• Discussion of Green Municipal Aggregation
• Discussion of Solar Panel Ordinance

The committee noted that the DPU approved the municipal aggregation proposal. Members discussed waste disposal issues and reported on the Mall Road Advisory Group's focus on zoning and green corridors. No formal votes were taken.

• Noted DPU approval of municipal aggregation proposal
• Tabled solar zoning for commercial properties due to no interest
• Determined no regular meeting time will be set; will use When2Meet

School Committee

The Fox Hill School Building Committee and School Committee are meeting to review project criteria and programming. The body will also vote on the approval of invoices.

• Vote on approval of invoices
• Review of Thought Exchange and demo questions
• Review of Criteria Matrix feedback
• Review of upcoming community meeting

The committee approved several project invoices and reviewed a proposal to use the Thought Exchange platform for community feedback. Members discussed potential survey questions regarding school consolidation and building priorities to be voted on by the School Committee.

• Approved August 21, 2023 meeting minutes (15-0-0)
• Approved Contract Amendment No. 02 for Hydrant Flow Test of $1,870.00 (15-0-0)
• Approved Hydrant Flow Test invoice of $1,870.00 (15-0-0)
• Approved Dore + Whittier August monthly invoice of $22,043.25 (15-0-0)

School Committee

The Fox Hill Building Project Executive Working Group is meeting via Zoom. The agenda consists of an introduction, a Thought Exchange, and a discussion of upcoming meetings.

• Thought Exchange discussion
• Planning for upcoming meetings

The Executive Working Group met via Zoom to conduct a Thought Exchange demo and discussion. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded. The group scheduled a community meeting for 9/18 and an SBC meeting for 10/3.

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will meet to approve previous meeting notes and discuss membership updates. The agenda consists of procedural items and general business.

• Approval of July 2 meeting notes
• Membership updates

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a sign permit application for 0 Bedford Street. The board will also vote to approve minutes from three previous meetings.

• Public hearing #23-19: Request by CMT Realty Partnership for a 15’0” H x 6’8” L freestanding double-sided advertising sign at 0 Bedford Street

The Board of Appeals held a hearing regarding a request to install a 15-foot freestanding advertising sign at 0 Bedford Street. The board expressed concerns over the sign's height, brightness, and potential traffic safety hazards. No final decision was recorded; the board requested revised plans and nighttime renderings.

Board of Health

The Tri-Ton Coalition Advisory Board will meet via Cisco Webex to review municipal updates and public health initiatives. The agenda includes a presentation regarding hoarding for first responders and a discussion on tobacco funding.

• Presentation by Jackie Messina: Hoarding for First Responders
• Approval of July 19, 2023 minutes
• Discussion of Tobacco Funding

Select Board

The Select Board Alcohol Subcommittee is meeting to discuss a new manager for Tuscan Kitchen Burlington LLC. This is the only item listed on the agenda.

• New Manager for Tuscan Kitchen Burlington LLC d/b/a Tuscan Kitchen

General Bylaw Review Committee

The General Bylaw Review Committee is meeting to review and approve a proposed article for the January 2024 Town Meeting. The committee will also work on proposed articles for the May 2024 Town Meeting.

• Review and approval of an article for the January 2024 Town Meeting
• Development of proposed articles for the May 2024 Town Meeting

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will consider requests for certificates of compliance and permit extensions. The board will also review determinations of applicability for several projects and hold a public hearing regarding a stormwater bylaw for a parking expansion.

• Public Hearing: 186 Middlesex Turnpike (Life Time Fitness) parking area expansion
• Determination of Applicability: 2 Great Meadow Road (Town DPW) demolition of 900 sq. ft. building
• Determination of Applicability: Cambridge Street roadway (MA DOT) pavement and safety improvements
• Permit extensions for 127 Bedford Street and General Walker Estates
• Certificate of Compliance request for 14 Spring Valley Road

The Conservation Commission issued certificates of compliance, granted project extensions for two properties, and approved several determinations of applicability for residential and town projects. Discussions regarding Cambridge Street roadway improvements and a parking expansion at 186 Middlesex Turnpike were continued to a future meeting.

• Approved Certificate of Compliance and released $3,500 surety for 14 Spring Valley Road (7-0-0)
• Approved six-month extension for 127 Bedford Street (7-0-0)
• Approved three-year extension for 101 Francis Wyman Road (7-0-0)
• Approved Negative Conditional Determination for 2 Great Meadow Road (6-1-0)
• Approved Negative Conditional Determination for 116 Drake Road (7-0-0)
• Approved Negative Determination of Applicability for 47 Cresthaven Drive (7-0-0)
• Tabled Cambridge Street roadway improvements until September 14, 2023 (7-0-0)
• Tabled public hearing for 186 Middlesex Turnpike parking expansion until September 14, 2023 (7-0-0)

School Committee

The Executive Working Group is meeting to discuss the Fox Hill Building Project. The agenda includes a schedule update and a community meeting.

• Schedule update for Fox Hill Building Project
• Discussion regarding a community meeting

The Executive Working Group met via Zoom to review the project schedule and community meeting options for Fox Hill Elementary School. No formal votes or substantive decisions were recorded.

Democratic Town Committee

The Democratic Town Committee will meet to review minutes, the treasurer's report, and officer reports. The meeting includes a featured presentation by Susan Labandibar of the Swing Blue Alliance.

• Featured speaker: Susan Labandibar, Co-lead, Swing Blue Alliance

Ways & Means

The Ways & Means Subcommittee will meet to discuss upcoming capital projects. The discussion will also cover the town's bonding schedule.

• Upcoming Capital Projects
• Town Bonding Schedule

The committee agreed that the Town Business Office should create a new project and debt dashboard including tax impacts. Members decided to form a subcommittee to refresh the 5-year capital budget plan. The Administration proposed a 2024 debt exclusion ballot for Police and Fox Hill projects to avoid potential funding resistance for future operating budgets.

• Agreed Town Business Office will produce a new project and debt dashboard
• Decided to convene a subcommittee to refresh the 5-year capital budget plan
• Proposed a 2024 debt exclusion ballot for Police and Fox Hill projects

Board of Health

The Board of Health will approve minutes, hear citizen concerns, review applications for engineering changes and variances, conduct a nuisance condition hearing, and discuss risk control plans.

• Approval of Minutes: March 28, 2023; April 11, 2023
• Application for a Minor Engineering Change - 23 Fourth Avenue, Nordblom Co.
• Variance for Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, 29 Mall Rd
• Hearing on nuisance condition at 111 Middlesex Turnpike

The Board of Health approved a minor engineering change for pickleball courts at 23 Fourth Avenue and granted two food service variances. A hearing regarding a nuisance condition at 111 Middlesex Turnpike was continued to April 2024.

• Approved Minor Engineering Change for pickleball courts at 23 Fourth Avenue (4-0-0)
• Approved variance for unattended food establishment at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, 29 Mall Rd (4-0-0)
• Approved variance for external grease interceptor at Eggholic, 10 Wall St. (4-0-0)
• Continued nuisance condition hearing for 111 Middlesex Turnpike to April 2024 (4-0-0)
• Postponed Codification of Board of Health Regulations (4-0-0)
• Approved minutes from April 11, 2023 (4-0-0)
• Postponed minutes from March 28, 2023 (4-0-0)

School Committee

The Burlington School Committee and Ways & Means Education Subcommittee will meet to vote on several personnel and operational items. Discussions will include school building conditions and the use of federal pandemic funds.

• Union 1-year contract extensions for custodial, cafeteria, and IA's
• Clerical Union FY’23 0.5% MOA
• BHS Student Handbook
• Addition of a second crossing guard at Fox Hill
• Assistant Athletic Trainer/Strength & Conditioning Coach addition to BEA contract

The committee approved one-year contract extensions with 3% cost-of-living increases for custodial, cafeteria, and instructional assistant staff. It also approved the 2023-2024 BHS Student Handbook and a new student book club stipend. Several capital warrant articles were closed, returning a total of $169,655 to the town.

• Approved 1-year contract extensions with 3% COL increase for cafeteria, custodial, and instructional assistant workers (5-0-0)
• Approved clerical union 2.5% COL increase for FY'24 and 0.05% retroactive increase for FY'23 (5-0-0)
• Approved BHS Student Handbook for 2023-2024 (5-0-0)
• Approved stipend for new MSMS student book club (5-0-0)
• Approved out-of-state marching band trip to Hampton Beach, N.H. (5-0-0)
• Closed BHS parking spaces project and returned $60,000 to the Town (5-0-0)
• Closed design work project and returned $100,000 to the Town (5-0-0)
• Closed visitor control access system project and returned $9,655 to the Town (5-0-0)

School Committee

The Fox Hill School Building Committee and School Committee will meet to discuss a referendum. The body will also review programming, sustainability, and criteria matrix feedback for the project.

• Discussion of referendum
• Review of programming meeting
• Review of sustainability meeting
• Review of criteria matrix feedback
• Review of upcoming community meeting

The committee approved several invoices for design and engineering services. Members discussed MSBA funding scenarios for the Fox Hill and Pine Glen schools and reviewed classroom programming options. The committee decided against a non-binding referendum, opting instead for the Thought Exchange platform.

• Approved August 1, 2023 meeting minutes (12-0-1)
• Approved Dore + Whitter invoice No. 10 for $21,892.50 (13-0-0)
• Approved DiNisco invoice No. 9845 for $29,545.00 (13-0-0)
• Approved DiNisco invoice No. 9846 for $4,419.25 (13-0-0)
• Approved DiNisco invoice No. 9847 for $1,223.75 (13-0-0)
• Approved UEC invoice No. 10166 for $4,500.00 (13-0-0)
• Approved LGCI invoice No. 207-01 for $17,925.00 (13-0-0)
• Decided to use Thought Exchange platform instead of a non-binding referendum

Select Board

The Select Board will hold public hearings for two new beer and wine package store licenses and a grant of location for Verizon. The board is also deciding on several municipal appointments and the approval of warrant articles for the September 2023 Town Meeting.

• Public hearing: New Beer and Wine Package Store License for Raja and Rana’s Indian Market at 232 Cambridge Street
• Public hearing: New Beer and Wine Package Store License for Town and Country at 264 Cambridge Street
• Public hearing: Grant of Location for Verizon on Middlesex Turnpike
• Approval of September Town Meeting 2023 Warrant Articles
• Transfer of Victualler’s License from Maki of Japan to Asian Chao at 75 Middlesex TPK

Zoning Bylaw Review Committee

The Sign Bylaw Subcommittee will meet to discuss the Burlington Signage Districts Guide and specific sections of the Zoning Bylaws. The committee will also review the Zoning Bylaw Article related to the Signage Districts Zoning Map.

• Burlington Signage Districts Guide
• Zoning Bylaw Article XIII Section 13.3
• Zoning Bylaw Article related to Signage Districts Zoning Map

The subcommittee discussed the current Burlington Signage District Guide and Zoning Bylaw Article XIII Section 13.3. No formal votes were taken on these items; members are awaiting further feedback from the Planning Board and staff.

• Adjourned meeting (3-0-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct several public hearings regarding special permits for industrial and hazardous material use at 20 North Avenue. The board will also consider administrative matters for the General Walker Estates subdivision and a wireless facility at 328-330 Cambridge Street.

• Special permit applications for light manufacturing, laboratories, and hazardous materials at 20 North Avenue (Phoenix Tailings, Inc)
• Continued public hearing for wireless communications facilities at 328-330 Cambridge Street (Dish Wireless, LLC)
• Release of Lot 3 (6 Dartmouth Road) from Conditional Approval Covenant for General Walker Estates
• Extension of time for improvements within General Walker Estates Definitive Subdivision

The Planning Board held public hearings for special permits regarding a clean technology facility at 20 North Avenue and wireless communications at 328-330 Cambridge Street. The board also considered a time extension and lot release for the General Walker Estates subdivision. One item regarding Life Time Fitness was continued to September.

• Continued minor engineering change request for 186 Middlesex Turnpike (Life Time Fitness) to September 7, 2023
• Proposed one-year extension to August 16, 2024, for General Walker Estates definitive subdivision improvements
• Proposed release of Lot 3 (6 Dartmouth Road) in General Walker Estates from Conditional Approval Covenant
• Proposed special permit for Phoenix Tailings, Inc. at 20 North Avenue for laboratory, research, and office uses
• Proposed special permit for Dish Wireless LLC at 328-330 Cambridge Street for wireless communication facilities

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is meeting to review reports and discuss local historical projects. The agenda includes updates on the Shawsheen School Shed and the town's 225th celebration.

• Museum opening held Saturday, August 12th
• Shawsheen School Shed discussion
• 225th celebration trolley car
• Cataloging and scanning projects

The Commission accepted the secretary and treasurer reports. Members discussed plans for a shed at West School, a storage container for the Museum, and a history trolley tour.

• Accepted Secretary and Treasurer reports (4-0-1)
• Discussed 20x40 foot shed construction at West School
• Discussed storage container rental for Museum at $269/month

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee will review and discuss items for the September Town Meeting, including parking requirements and land use regulations. The committee will also consider a proposed resolution on Winn View Heights II.

• Discussion of Herb Chambers Kia
• Review of Parking Requirements
• Land Use Regulations Update
• Proposed Resolution on Winn View Heights II

The committee voted to dissolve the LUC bylaw subcommittee and approved the subcommittee minutes. Members discussed the Herb Chambers Kia project and shared parking options, noting that the Planning Board voted against the Kia project and in favor of shared parking.

• Dissolved the LUC bylaw subcommittee (6-0-0)
• Approved Subcommittee minutes (7-0-0)
• Planning Board voted against Herb Chambers Kia project (2-3-1)
• Planning Board voted unanimously in favor of shared parking

Planning Board

The Burlington Sculpture Park will review a July event and plan a September event. The board will also discuss the schedule for a pig event and receive a financial update.

• Recap of July event
• Schedule for pig event
• Brainstorming for September event
• Financial update

The committee discussed potential autumn events, including a pumpkin painting party and a holiday sing-a-long. Members reviewed the 2024 fundraiser and a new contract for the next Call to Artists. The committee also noted a pending Police Department decision regarding the park property.

• Agreed to cap the fee for donated works following meeting with NESA

School Committee

The Communication Working Group is meeting to discuss an introduction and a community meeting. This group is not a public body covered by the Open Meeting Law.

• Discussion of Community Meeting

The Communication Working Group met via Zoom to discuss the distribution list and agenda overview for a community meeting regarding the Fox Hill Elementary School project. No formal votes or substantive decisions were recorded.

General Bylaw Review Committee

The General Bylaw Review Committee is meeting to approve an article for the September 2023 Town Meeting. The committee will also work on proposed articles for the January 2024 Town Meeting.

• Review and approval of an article for the September 2023 Town Meeting
• Development of proposed articles for the January 2024 Town Meeting

The committee received an update on the costs associated with hybrid Town Meetings. No substantive decisions were made and no items were voted on during the meeting.

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting to discuss proposed parking changes. The meeting consists of a site walk at 186 Middlesex Turnpike.

• Site walk regarding proposed parking changes at LifeTime Fitness (186 Middlesex Turnpike)

The Planning Board conducted a site walk at 186 Middlesex Turnpike to discuss proposed parking changes. The board identified a dumpster out of compliance due to a broken fence and loose garbage. The applicant was told to clean the site and repair the fence before appearing for approvals.

• Identified dumpster at 186 Middlesex Turnpike as out of compliance
• Required applicant to clean site and repair fence prior to seeking approvals

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to consider a sign permit for a business and two residential variances. The board will also review minutes from July 18 and August 1, 2023.

• Hearing #23-15: Sign permit for 'The Paper Store' at 75 Middlesex Turnpike for a 113.3 sq. ft. wall sign
• Hearing #23-17: Variance request for a mud room addition at 76 Lexington St.
• Hearing #23-18: Variance request for a 28’x 24” garage and family room addition at 22 Glen Ave.

The Board of Appeals approved a sign request for The Paper Store and granted two zoning variances for residential properties on Lexington Street and Glen Avenue. The board also voted to continue the minutes for two previous meetings.

• Approved 4-foot sign for 75 Middlesex Turnpike 'The Paper Store' (4-1-0)
• Approved variance for 12.5’ sideline at 76 Lexington Street (5-0-0)
• Approved variance for 12.1’ sideline at 22 Glen Avenue (5-0-0)
• Voted to continue minutes for 7/18 and 8/1 (5-0-0)

Housing Authority

The Burlington Housing Authority is meeting to approve minutes from June and authorize payments for invoices and payroll. The board will also review a civil rights certification and an audit presentation from EFPR Group.

• Approval of June 1–June 30 invoices ($63,594.03) and payroll ($20,658.07)
• Approval of July 1–July 31 invoices ($48,211.12) and payroll ($14,719.93)
• Vote on Civil Rights Certification
• Presentation of EFPR Group Audit

The Board approved paid invoices and payroll journals for June and July 2023. The Board also approved the Civil Rights Certification and reviewed the FY2022 audit report, which contained no findings or exceptions.

• Approved June 8, 2023 regular meeting minutes
• Approved June 22, 2023 special meeting minutes
• Approved June 2023 paid invoices ($63,594.03) and payroll journal ($20,658.07)
• Approved July 2023 paid invoices ($48,211.12) and payroll journal ($14,719.93)
• Approved Civil Rights Certification

Library Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss updates to the circulation policy and the use of donations. The board will also review trustee and director reports.

• Update to Circulation Policy to integrate new eCard service
• Approval for use of donations to fund an additional basket for Children's Summer Reading program

The Board approved a revised Circulation Policy to align with MVLC requirements for e-cards. Trustees also accepted a $55 donation for the Children’s Summer Reading Program. The Director reported on security upgrades and upcoming community outreach events.

• Approved updated Circulation Policy (5-0-0)
• Accepted July 13, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Accepted $55 donation from Man Tran and Kim Do (5-0-0)
• Allocated $55 for Children’s Summer Reading Program ice cream gift basket (5-0-0)

Recreation

The Recreation Commission will meet to receive reports from the Director and Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation. The body will discuss the revolving account report and expenditures, as well as a Town Meeting vote regarding the Simonds Trust.

• Revolving Account Report & Expenditures
• Simonds Trust Town Meeting Vote

The Commission approved funding for staff to attend a professional conference and reimbursed a staff member for hotel costs during Celebrate Burlington. The board also accepted over $74,000 from the Simonds Trust for park projects and programs.

• Approved July 10, 2023 minutes (3-0-0)
• Approved $7,500 from revolving account for three staff to attend NRPA Conference in Dallas (3-0-0)
• Approved $640.05 reimbursement for Kelly Lehman's hotel stay during Celebrate Burlington (3-0-0)
• Accepted $74,907.15 from Trustees under the Will of Marshall Simonds for Simonds Park programs and projects (3-0-0)

School Committee

The Fox Hill Building Project Executive Working Group is meeting to discuss project criteria and programming. The group will also review building tours and schedule upcoming meetings.

• Review of Criteria Matrix
• Programming Meeting Review
• Building Tours review

The Executive Working Group met via Zoom to review the criteria matrix and programming meeting. No substantive decisions were recorded during this session.

School Committee

The Fox Hill Building Project Sustainability Working Group is meeting to discuss sustainability approaches and systems. The group is reviewing incentives and building tours.

• Overview and approach to sustainability
• Considerations of systems
• Introduction to incentives
• Building tours

The Sustainability Working Group met to discuss the overview, attributes, and systems for the Fox Hill Elementary School project. The group reviewed the MSBA Green Schools Program Policy and energy system incentives. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Zoning Bylaw Review Committee

The Zoning Bylaw Review Committee is reviewing proposed warrant articles for September, including updates to definitions and the use table. The committee will also discuss future updates regarding signage and specific zoning areas.

• Proposed Article II update regarding public notice definitions
• Proposed Article IV Use Table amendment for Herb Chambers Kia Dealership
• Proposed Article IV Use Table housekeeping amendment
• Proposed Shared Parking and Transportation Demand Management article
• Future updates for 128/Mall Road Zoning and TCO Signage Design Guidelines

The committee approved several warrant articles, including new regulations for shared parking and a use table amendment for the Herb Chambers Kia Dealership. One article regarding public notice definitions was postponed, and a signage article was withdrawn by the Select Board.

• Postponed Article II Definitions relating to public notices until January 2023 (5-0-0)
• Approved Article IV Use Table housekeeping amendments (5-0-0)
• Approved Shared Parking and Transportation Demand Management amendments as amended (6-0-0)
• Approved Article IV Use Table amendment for Herb Chambers Kia Dealership (5-1-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from May 17, June 14, and July 17, 2023 (6-0-0 each)

Information Systems Security Advisory Committee

The Information Systems Security Advisory Committee is meeting to organize leadership and review consulting progress. The committee will discuss measures for building a cybersecurity culture and plan activities for Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October.

• Election of a new vice-chairman
• Update on consulting engagement progress
• Discussion of measures to build a culture of cybersecurity
• Planning for Cybersecurity Awareness Month activities

The committee approved the July 11, 2023, meeting minutes and discussed ongoing cyber-related projects, including incident response plans and end-user training. Members agreed to request time at the next town meeting to brief members on consulting progress. The committee decided to postpone ambitious Cybersecurity Awareness Month plans until 2024.

• Approved July 11, 2023, meeting minutes (4-0-1)
• Agreed to request time at the next town meeting to brief members on consulting progress
• Decided to shift focus for Cybersecurity Awareness Month activities to October 2024

Zoning Bylaw Review Committee

The Sign Bylaw Subcommittee will meet to discuss the Burlington Signage Districts Guide and specific zoning bylaws. The committee will also review the Zoning Bylaw Article related to the Signage Districts Zoning Map.

• Burlington Signage Districts Guide
• Zoning Bylaw Article XIII Section 13.3
• Zoning Bylaw Article related to Signage Districts Zoning Map

The subcommittee reviewed and edited the Burlington Signage Districts Guide. Members discussed subcommittee goals and support from the business community and Planning Board. No formal votes on policy changes were recorded.

• Reviewed and edited Burlington Signage Districts Guide
• Adjourned meeting at 6:18 pm (3-0-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board is conducting continued public hearings for several special permits and proposed zoning bylaw amendments. The board will also discuss minor engineering changes for three local properties.

• Special permit application for Ease & Grace Massage at 154 Cambridge Street
• Special permit application for Yas Chicken at 90 Middlesex Turnpike
• Special permit application for Fiorellas Cucina at 75 Middlesex Turnpike
• Petition to amend Zoning Bylaw Article IV regarding Automobile Dealership uses
• Special permit application for Dish Wireless, LLC at 328-330 Cambridge Street

The Planning Board approved façade, ADA, and landscaping upgrades for 22 Terry Ave. Two other matters regarding wireless facilities and parking changes were continued to a future meeting. The board also approved a staff promotion.

• Approved minor engineering changes for 22 Terry Ave including façade repainting, ADA upgrades, and new lighting/fencing (7-0-0)
• Promoted Caleb Zimmerman from Assistant Planner to Planner I/Development Coordinator (5-0-0)
• Continued special permit application for Dish Wireless, LLC at 328-330 Cambridge Street to August 17, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Continued discussion on minor engineering changes for Life Time Fitness at 186 Middlesex Turnpike to August 17, 2023 (7-0-0)

School Committee

The Fox Hill School Building Committee and School Committee will meet to discuss eight building options. The body expects to vote on whether to approach the Select Board for a non-binding referendum.

• Vote to approach Select Board for non-binding referendum
• Discussion of eight building options for Fox Hill School

The committee approved the minutes from the July 13, 2023, meeting. Members discussed public comments regarding school consolidation, taxpayer impact, and the potential for a non-binding referendum to gauge community input on school options.

• Approved July 13, 2023, meeting minutes (12-0)

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold continued public hearings regarding a zoning variance and a sign permit. The body will also vote to approve minutes from the July 18, 2023 meeting.

• Continued hearing #23-14: Variance for a new front entrance at 48 Chandler Road with a 22.3 ft setback
• Continued hearing #23-15: Sign permit for a 4’0” H x 28’4” L wall sign at 75 Middlesex Turnpike (The Paper Store)

School Committee

The Fox Hill Building Project Financial Working Group is meeting to discuss local actions and approvals. This group is not a public body covered by the Open Meeting Law.

• Update on local actions and approvals

The Financial Working Group met via Zoom to review town finance and the project schedule. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

School Committee

The Transportation Subcommittee is meeting to conduct an initial review and planning session for the 2023-2024 bus routes.

• 2023-2024 Bus Route Initial Review and Planning

The committee discussed potential efficiencies for fall bus routes and established a timeline for final route distribution by August 23. Members reviewed pricing for the Bytecurve 360 parent app, with costs estimated between $81,000 and $99,000 annually depending on the number of buses.

• Set deadline for final bus routes for August 23

School Committee

The Fox Hill Building Project Executive Working Group is meeting virtually to review upcoming meetings. The agenda consists of procedural items.

• Review of upcoming meetings

The Executive Working Group met via Zoom to review upcoming agendas, building tours, and presentations for the Fox Hill Elementary School project. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded.

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to consider a special permit application for Phoenix Tailings at 20 North Avenue. The agenda also includes reviewing animal permits for hens and several food establishment variances for Corporate Chefs.

• Special Permit application for Phoenix Tailings at 20 North Avenue
• Animal permits for keeping hens at 53 Skilton Lane and 1 Terrace Hall
• Food establishment variances for Corporate Chefs at six different locations
• Discussion regarding Risk Control Plan modifications for The Treasury Restaurant at 4 Wayside Road

The Board of Health approved a special permit for Phoenix Tailings to operate a metals reclamation facility at 20 North Avenue. The board also granted several unattended food establishment variances for Corporate Chefs and approved two residential hen permits.

• Approved Special Permit for Phoenix Tailings at 20 North Avenue (3-0-0)
• Approved unattended food establishment variance for Corporate Chefs at 55 Blue Sky Dr (3-0-0)
• Approved unattended food establishment variance for Corporate Chefs at 95 Blue Sky Dr (3-0-0)
• Approved unattended food establishment variance for Corporate Chefs at 1 Burlington Woods Dr (3-0-0)
• Approved unattended food establishment variance for Corporate Chefs at 1 Van de Graaff Dr (3-0-0)
• Approved unattended food establishment variance for Corporate Chefs at 1 Wall St (3-0-0)
• Approved unattended food establishment variance for Corporate Chefs at 5 Wayside Dr (3-0-0)
• Approved permits for keeping six hens at 53 Skilton Lane and 1 Terrace Hall (3-0-0 each)

General Bylaw Review Committee

The General Bylaw Review Committee is meeting to approve an article for the September 2023 Town Meeting. The committee will also work on proposed articles for the January 2023 Town Meeting.

• Review and approval of an article for the September 2023 Town Meeting
• Development of proposed articles for the January 2023 Town Meeting
• Review and approval of prior meeting minutes

The committee met via Zoom but lacked a quorum. No votes were taken and no official decisions were made.

Planning Board

The Planning Board and Zoning Bylaw Review Committee will hold public hearings on several zoning bylaw amendments, including automobile dealership uses and parking requirements. The board will also consider special permits for various businesses and review plans for specific properties.

• Zoning bylaw amendment petition for automobile dealership uses by The Herb Chambers 93 Cambridge Street, LLC
• Zoning bylaw amendment petitions regarding the Use Table, shared parking, and transportation demand management
• Special permit applications for Ease & Grace Massage (154 Cambridge Street), Yas Chicken (90 Middlesex Turnpike), and Fiorellas Cucina (75 Middlesex Turnpike)
• Special permit application for Dish Wireless, LLC at 328-330 Cambridge Street
• Plan endorsement applications for 3 Benson Way and 180 Cambridge Street

The Planning Board approved a Plan Believed Not to Require Approval for a lot subdivision at 180 Cambridge Street. Several other zoning amendment petitions and special permit applications were withdrawn or continued to the August 3 meeting.

• Approved lot subdivision at 180 Cambridge Street (4-0-0)
• Accepted withdrawal of Zoning Bylaw Article XIII Sign Regulations amendment (4-0-0)
• Accepted withdrawal of Special Permit applications for 22 Terry Avenue (4-0-0)
• Continued Herb Chambers dealership zoning amendment to August 3 (4-0-0)
• Continued Use Table numbering amendment to August 3 (4-0-0)
• Continued Shared Parking and Transportation Demand Management amendment to August 3 (4-0-0)
• Continued minor engineering changes for 186 Middlesex Turnpike and 26 Beacon Street to August 3 (4-0-0)
• Took no action on plan endorsement for 3 Benson Way (4-0-0)

Board of Health

The Tri-Ton Coalition Advisory Board will meet via Cisco Webex to discuss programs and public health initiatives. The agenda includes municipality updates and a discussion regarding tobacco funding.

• Approval of June 14, 2023 minutes
• Discussion of tobacco funding

The board reviewed shared services staff updates regarding health training and grant funding. A tobacco grant of approximately $40,000 was approved, though no experienced applicants have applied for the associated position yet.

• Approved June 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved Tobacco Grant for approximately $40K

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee is meeting to discuss zoning warrant articles for the September Town Meeting. The body will also review a proposal for Winn View Heights II and receive reports on corridor rezoning plans.

• Zoning warrant articles for Herb Chambers Kia, Parking Requirements, and Signage Regulations
• Discussion of SB vote on Winn View Heights II proposal
• Updates on Mall Road Corridor rezoning concept plan
• Updates on Blanchard/Wheeler Corridor Vision Plan
• Election of Chair and Vice-chair

The committee voted to oppose a proposal by Life Time Fitness to convert grass areas into parking spaces. The committee also elected new leadership and discussed several pending land use and zoning issues.

• Opposed Life Time Fitness parking expansion proposal (6-0-0)
• Elected David Woodilla as Chair (5-0-1)
• Elected Patricia O’Brien as Vice Chair (6-0-0)
• Approved June 7, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0-1)

General Bylaw Review Committee

The General Bylaw Review Committee is meeting to review and approve an article for the September 2023 Town Meeting. The committee will also work on proposed articles for the January 2024 Town Meeting.

• Review and approval of an article for the September 2023 Town Meeting
• Development of proposed articles for the January 2024 Town Meeting
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will meet to approve previous meeting notes and discuss membership. The agenda includes old business regarding data and a section for new business.

• Approval of June 6 meeting notes
• Discussion of membership
• Review of data

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to consider variance requests for a residential entrance and two commercial signs. The board will also vote to approve the minutes from the June 20, 2023 meeting.

• Hearing #23-14: Variance for a new front entrance at 48 Chandler Road
• Hearing #23-15: Sign permit for a 113.3 sq. ft. wall sign at 75 Middlesex Turnpike (The Paper Store)
• Hearing #23-16: Variance for two 66 sq. ft. wall signs at 207 Cambridge St. Unit A (O’Reilly Auto Parts)

The Board of Appeals approved a special sign permit for O’Reilly Auto Parts at 207 Cambridge St. Two other variance hearings were continued to August 1, 2023. The board also approved the meeting minutes from June 20, 2023.

• Approved signage variance for O’Reilly Auto Parts at 207 Cambridge St. Unit A (5-0-0)
• Continued hearing #23-14 for 48 Chandler Road to 8/1/23 (5-0-0)
• Continued hearing #23-15 for 75 Middlesex Turnpike to 8/1/23 (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes from 6/20/23 (5-0-0)

School Committee

The Burlington School Committee and Ways & Means Education Subcommittee will meet to discuss school policy readings and facility updates. The session includes updates on the equity audit and several school building projects.

• MASC Policies Sections E & F (2nd Reading)
• MASC Policies Sections G & H (1st Reading)
• Fox Hill School Building Committee update
• BHS Building Committee (1st Reading)
• Pine Glen update

The School Committee approved revisions to MASC Policy Sections E and F following a second reading. Members conducted a first reading of Policy Sections G and H, with several items flagged for further review. The committee also received updates on school building projects and transportation planning.

• Approved MASC Policies Section E with specified changes (4-0-0)
• Approved MASC Policies Section F, excluding policy FB (4-0-0)
• Approved the warrant as submitted (4-0-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from 6/26/23 (4-0-0)

School Committee

The Fox Hill Building Project Financial Working Group will meet virtually to discuss local actions and approvals. The agenda is primarily procedural.

• Discussion of local actions and approvals

The Financial Working Group met to review the project schedule, tax impact, and project timeline for the Fox Hill Elementary School. The minutes do not record any formal votes or final decisions.

Select Board

The Select Board Alcohol Subcommittee is meeting to discuss a specific licensing request. The body will consider a new beer and wine license application.

• New Beer and Wine License for Town and Country at 264 Cambridge St.

The Select Board Alcohol Subcommittee discussed a request from the Town and Country Store to sell beer and wine. No final decision was made during this meeting; the matter will be heard by the full Board during a public hearing on August 21st.

• Referred Town and Country Store license request to full Board public hearing on August 21st

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on a housing proposal for the rear of 35 Mountain Road and hold a public hearing for a new liquor license. The board is also reviewing town common policy and end-of-year financial transfers.

• Approval of Housing Proposal-Winn View Heights II at rear of 35 Mountain Road
• Public hearing for new beer and wine liquor license for Raja and Rana’s Indian Market at 232 Cambridge Street
• Approval of four one-day liquor licenses for economic development in September 2023
• Approval of license to deal junk, precious and/or metals for LLG Jewelry at 189 Cambridge Street
• Approval of end of year transfers

The Select Board approved a letter of support for a housing proposal at 35 Mountain Road with a local preference condition. The Board also approved 2024 election dates, several business licenses, and a new appointment for a Youth Homeless Case Manager.

• Approved letter of support for Winn View Heights II housing at 35 Mountain Road (3-2-0)
• Approved 2024 election workers and Town Election/Town Meeting dates (5-0-0)
• Appointed Peter Hodges to the Board of Registrars for a 3-year term expiring 2026 (5-0-0)
• Approved four one-day liquor licenses for Pocket Park events in September (5-0-0)
• Approved appointment of Catherin Torres Iparraquirre as Youth Homeless Case Manager (5-0-0)
• Approved license to deal junk, precious and/or metals (5-0-0)
• Approved two amendments to the Town Common Policy (5-0-0)
• Approved year-end transfers (5-0-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health Subcommittee will meet to hold a discussion regarding the Treasury - Risk Control Plan. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of The Treasury - Risk Control Plan Meeting

The Board of Health subcommittee met with the owners of The Treasury to address repeat food safety violations and refrigeration issues. The owners signed a new Risk Management Plan and agreed to the terms of a violation order letter. The establishment is scheduled for a Board of Health meeting on July 25.

• Signed and completed a new Risk Management Plan for The Treasury
• Agreed to terms of a violation order letter regarding Active Managerial Control
• Established requirement for manager to email fridge and food temperature logs every Wednesday through December 2023
• Scheduled The Treasury as a discussion item for the July 25 Board of Health meeting

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a continued public hearing regarding proposed changes to the Burlington Wetland Bylaw to incorporate climate resiliency. The body will also review requests for compliance and applicability for specific local projects.

• Public hearing on proposed changes to Burlington Wetland Bylaw, Article XIV, section 1.0 for climate resiliency
• Request for Certificate of Compliance: 69 Beaverbrook Road (DG Homes, LLC)
• Request for Determination of Applicability: 328 Cambridge Street (DISH Wireless LLC) for equipment and underground fiber
• Request for Determination of Applicability: 186 Middlesex Turnpike (LTF Real Estate Company, Inc.) to expand parking lot

The Commission issued a Certificate of Compliance for a residential rebuild and Negative Conditional Determinations for a wireless equipment installation and a parking lot expansion. The board also closed a public hearing regarding climate resiliency updates to the Burlington Wetland Bylaw.

• Approved Certificate of Compliance for 69 Beaverbrook Road (4-0-0)
• Released $2,500 performance surety for 69 Beaverbrook Road (4-0-0)
• Issued Negative Conditional Determination for DISH Wireless LLC at 328 Cambridge Street (4-0-0)
• Issued Negative Conditional Determination for parking lot expansion at 186 Middlesex Turnpike (4-0-0)
• Closed public hearing on climate resiliency changes to Wetland Bylaw Article XIV (4-0-0)
• Approved June 8, 2023 minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved June 22, 2023 minutes (4-0-0)
• Rescheduled August meeting from August 10 to August 24, 2023 (4-0-0)

Library Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review policies and hear reports from the Director. Discussions include facility upgrades and the funding of additional programming, contracts, and supplies.

• Installation of bike rack
• Installation of EV charging spots
• Funding for additional programming, contracts, and supplies

The Board approved several funding allocations for library improvements and programming. A proposal to install electric vehicle charging stations in the library parking lot was defeated.

• Approved $1,350 from LIGMEG for a new bike rack and concrete base (6-0-0)
• Denied installation of EV charging stations in the library parking lot (1-4-1)
• Approved $6,000 from Donations account for additional programming needs (6-0-0)
• Approved $2,900 from LIGMEG for Smiota support and staff room supplies (6-0-0)
• Accepted June 8, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0-1)

School Committee

The Fox Hill School Building Committee and School Committee are meeting to discuss and vote on the Preliminary Design Program. The session includes time for public comment.

• Vote on Preliminary Design Program

The School Building Committee authorized the submission of the Preliminary Design Program to the Massachusetts School Building Authority. The committee also approved several invoices for design and management services. Meeting minutes from June 28, 2023, were approved.

• Approved submission of Preliminary Design Program to Massachusetts School Building Authority (15-0)
• Approved DiNisco Invoice No. 9830 for Basic Services: $29,545.00 (15-0)
• Approved DiNisco Invoice No. 9831 for Survey: $3,245.00 (15-0)
• Approved DiNisco Invoice No. 9832 for Existing Conditions Report and Traffic Study: $6,561.50 (15-0)
• Approved DiNisco Invoice No. 9833 for Wetlands/ANRAD: $2,769.25 (15-0)
• Approved Dore + Whittier Invoice No. 09: $31,712.50 (15-0)
• Approved June 28, 2023 meeting minutes (14-0, 1 abstention)

Ways & Means

The Ways & Means Committee will meet to conduct its annual reorganization of leadership. The body will also discuss and vote on end-of-year transfers and receive an update on the Fox Hill building committee.

• Annual reorganization of chair and vice-chair
• End-of-year transfers
• Fox Hill building committee update

The committee approved end-of-year transfers to balance departmental spending, specifically addressing fire salaries and debt principal. The committee also conducted its annual reorganization and approved the May 3, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Elected John Iler as chair (11-0-0)
• Elected Doug Davison as Vice Chair (12-0-0)
• Approved end-of-year transfers totaling $601,891.64 (12-0-0)
• Approved May 3, 2023, meeting minutes (11-0-1)

Ways & Means

The Ways & Means Subcommittee is meeting to discuss end-of-year budget transfers. No other specific items or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• End-of-year budget transfers

The subcommittee approved transfers to cover deficits in 12 line items to balance the year. The largest overage was $368,090.75 for Fire Department salaries due to overtime and staffing shortages.

• Approved Year End Transfers of $601,891.64 (2-0-0)

Zoning Bylaw Review Committee

The Zoning Bylaw Review Committee is reviewing proposed warrant articles for September, including changes to definitions and use tables. The committee will also discuss updates regarding the Mall Road Corridor Initiative and signage guidelines.

• Article II: Definitions relating to meeting participation and public notices
• Amendment to Article IV Use Table regarding Herb Chambers Kia Dealership
• Shared Parking and Transportation Demand Management proposal
• Mall Road Corridor Initiative update
• TCO Signage Design Guidelines Draft and Signage Warrant Articles

The committee voted to proceed with a placeholder amendment for Article II Definitions while seeking legal review. Other items, including a Kia dealership zoning change and shared parking regulations, were discussed and received feedback for future refinement.

• Approved continuing submission of Article II Definitions amendment pending legal review (5-0-0)
• Postponed approval of May 17 and June 14 minutes

Planning Board

The Burlington Sculpture Park will discuss the return of FYH and provide updates on a new agreement with NESA. The body will also review security for the park.

• Finalize plans for FYH return
• Update on new agreement with NESA
• Update on park security

The Committee coordinated volunteers for the Welcome Home FYH event and began discussions regarding a spring 2024 fundraiser. Members discussed potential future locations and deferred security decisions pending information from Paul S and police feasibility study results.

• Coordinated volunteers for Welcome Home FYH event
• Initiated discussions for spring 2024 fundraiser
• Deferred security decisions until fall pending police feasibility study results
• Discussed potential future locations if the current site must be vacated

School Committee

The Fox Hill Building Project Executive Working Group is meeting to review the upcoming School Building Committee meeting and discuss finance updates.

• Review of upcoming SBC Meeting
• Finance update

The Executive Working Group met via Zoom to review a presentation and the PDP update for the Fox Hill Elementary School project. No substantive decisions were recorded during this meeting.

School Committee

The Fox Hill School Building Committee is holding a virtual community presentation for residents. The meeting will cover educational programming, space needs, and preliminary costs and timelines for the Burlington Elementary School project.

• Overview of educational programming and space needs
• Preliminary evaluation of alternatives
• Preliminary costs and timelines

The committee reviewed a community presentation regarding the MSBA project process and feasibility studies for Fox Hill and Pine Glen elementary schools. The presentation detailed site conditions, traffic safety recommendations, and eight potential construction options for the schools.

Information Systems Security Advisory Committee

The Information Systems Security Advisory Committee will organize its leadership and review meeting schedules. The committee will also discuss a consulting engagement and potential activities for Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October.

• Election of a new chairman and vice-chairman
• Update on consulting engagement progress
• Discussion of initiatives to build a culture of cyber safety
• Planning for Cybersecurity Awareness Month activities

The committee appointed a new chair and approved minutes from previous meetings. Members discussed ongoing cyber-awareness training and potential activities for Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October.

• Appointed David Hughes as Committee Chair (5-0-0)
• Approved May 30, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0-0)

Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Committee

The School Committee is holding a retreat to ratify a clerical union contract and review the FY22 E&D year-end budget analysis. The session includes updates on cleaning contracts and a brainstorming session for future goals.

• Ratification of Clerical Union Contract
• Cleaning Contract Update
• FY22 E&D Year-End Budget Analysis
• Organizational Development Subcommittee report
• Superintendent Evaluation Form goals

The Committee unanimously approved the Clerical Union contract for the period of July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025. Members also agreed upon goals and evaluation indicators for the Superintendent's second year. The Business Manager reported a year-end E&D balance of $1,733,889.

• Ratified Clerical Union contract from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025 (Unanimous)
• Approved Superintendent goals and evaluation indicators

Recreation

The Recreation Commission will meet to receive reports from the Director and Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation. The body will also discuss Parks & Recreation Month Recognition.

• Parks & Recreation Month Recognition

The Commission officially proclaimed July as Parks and Recreation Month and approved the public participation policy. The board also approved the minutes from the June 22, 2023, meeting.

• Approved June 22, 2023 minutes (5-0-0)
• Proclaimed July as Parks and Recreation Month (5-0-0)
• Approved public participation policy (5-0-0)

Zoning Bylaw Review Committee

The Sign Bylaw Subcommittee will meet to discuss the Burlington Signage Districts Guide and specific sections of the zoning bylaws. The committee will also review the Zoning Map related to signage districts.

• Discussion of Burlington Signage Districts Guide
• Review of Zoning Bylaw Article XIII Section 13.3
• Review of Zoning Bylaw Article related to Signage Districts Zoning Map

The committee reviewed and edited the Burlington Signage Districts Guide. Members identified a need for comments from the International Sign Association, the Zoning Board of Appeals, and specific Planning Board members.

• Reviewed and edited the Burlington Signage Districts Guide
• Determined Section 5 of the Guide will be updated with Article XIII Zoning Bylaw information
• Adjourned meeting (3-0-0)

School Committee

The Fox Hill Building Project Executive and Communication Working Groups are meeting to review a community presentation. The group is voluntarily making this meeting public.

• Review of Community Presentation

The Executive & Communication Working Group reviewed a community presentation, including FAQs, stormwater management, traffic overview, and existing conditions. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

Select Board

The Select Board Alcohol Subcommittee is meeting to review and discuss the town's alcohol policy.

• Review and discussion of Alcohol Policy

The Select Board Alcohol Subcommittee met to review and discuss potential changes to the current alcohol policy. No final decisions were made; the proposed changes will be discussed and voted on by the full Board at a future meeting.

Zoning Bylaw Review Committee

The Sign Bylaw Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the Burlington Signage Districts Guide and specific sections of the Zoning Bylaws. The committee will also review the Zoning Map related to signage districts.

• Discussion of Burlington Signage Districts Guide
• Review of Zoning Bylaw Article XIII Section 13.3
• Review of Zoning Bylaw Article related to Signage Districts Zoning Map

School Committee

The Fox Hill Building Project Executive Working Group is meeting to review the upcoming School Building Committee meeting and schedule future sessions.

• Review of upcoming SBC Meeting
• Scheduling of next meetings

The Executive Working Group met to review upcoming School Building Committee (SBC) meeting dates and presentation updates. The group noted a goal to approve the Project Delivery Plan (PDP) at the July 13 SBC meeting.

• Scheduled next Executive Working Group meeting for July 12 at 1:00 PM

School Committee

The Fox Hill School Building Committee and School Committee are meeting to review the preliminary design program and associated project cost estimates. The body will also discuss the building project name and the criteria matrix.

• Preliminary Design Program Options
• Preliminary Design Program Cost Estimate/Project Cost
• Criteria Matrix Review
• Building Project Name
• Future Public Comment Format

The committee approved a name change to better reflect the consideration of both Fox Hill and Pine Glen schools. Members reviewed nine preliminary design options for school construction and renovation based on different enrollment levels. No final preferred solution was selected; a decision is required in November for submission to the MSBA.

• Approved June 20, 2023 meeting minutes
• Changed committee working name to Burlington Elementary School Building Committee

Democratic Town Committee

The Democratic Town Committee will meet to review minutes, the treasurer's report, and officer reports. The meeting includes a featured presentation by State Senator Cindy Friedman.

• Featured speaker: State Senator Cindy Friedman

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to consider several permit requests regarding the keeping of hens. The agenda also includes variance requests for three food establishments and a hearing regarding housing at 4 Ledgewood Drive.

• Animal permits for 38 Wheatland St. and 7 Peach Orchard Rd.
• Food establishment variances for Jack’s Coal Fired Pizza, Common Craft, and Hungry Marketplace
• Housing hearing for 4 Ledgewood Drive
• Nuisance condition status report for 111 Middlesex Turnpike
• Kennel license recommendation for 9 Manhattan Drive

The Board of Health approved permits for keeping hens at two residences and a kennel license for one property. The Board also granted variances allowing dogs on outdoor patios at two restaurants and approved an unattended food establishment. A hearing was opened regarding housing violations at 4 Ledgewood Drive, though the minutes end before a final ruling.

• Approved keeping of 6 hens at 38 Wheatland St. (4-0-0)
• Approved keeping of 2 hens at 7 Peach Orchard Rd. (4-0-0)
• Approved kennel license for 9 Manhattan Drive (4-0-0)
• Approved dog variance for Jack’s Coal Fired Pizza patio, limited to 20% of seating (4-0-0)
• Approved dog variance for Common Craft outdoor seating, limited to 20% of seating (4-0-0)
• Approved variance for Hungry Marketplace to operate as an unattended food establishment (4-0-0)
• Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes with one typographical correction (4-0-0)
• Opened hearing regarding housing violations at 4 Ledgewood Drive (4-0-0)

School Committee

The School Committee and Ways & Means Education Subcommittee will meet to discuss school facility updates and policy readings. The meeting includes a scheduled vote on the Superintendent's contract during executive session.

• Vote on Superintendent Contract
• Fox Hill School Building Committee update on educational programs and space summaries
• Discussion on BEA Union contract strategy
• 1st reading of MASC Policies Section E & F
• Updates on BHS, Pine Glen, and summer projects

The committee approved two different enrollment options for the Fox Hill School building study and renewed the Superintendent's contract. A one-time bonus was also approved for cafeteria managers.

• Approved educational program and space summary for enrollment of 325 (5-0-0)
• Approved educational program and space summary for enrollment of 640 (3-2-0)
• Renewed Superintendent's contract with 3% increase, one additional year (to 8/17/29), and a one-time 2023 bonus (5-0-0)
• Approved one-time $500 bonus for each cafeteria manager employed as of June 30, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Approved special meeting minutes of 6/7/23 (5-0-0)
• Approved meeting minutes of 6/13/23 (5-0-0)

General Bylaw Review Committee

The General Bylaw Review Committee is meeting to discuss hybrid formats for Town Meetings and petitions. The committee may also work on proposed articles for the January 2024 Town Meeting.

• Hybrid Town Meeting discussion
• Hybrid Petition discussion
• Electronic Distribution of Town Meeting Materials
• Proposed Articles for January 2024 Town Meeting

The General Bylaw Review Committee approved a draft general bylaw article to renumber the Burlington Housing Partnership Committee and move its appointment from the Moderator to the Select Board. The committee also discussed proposed amendments for Town Meeting accessibility and remote access petitions.

• Approved May 16 and June 20, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved draft general bylaw article to renumber Burlington Housing Partnership Committee (5-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board Alcohol Subcommittee is meeting to discuss a new beer and wine license application. The request is for Raja and Rana’s Indian Market located at 232 Cambridge St.

• New beer and wine license application for Raja and Rana’s Indian Market at 232 Cambridge St.

The Select Board Alcohol Subcommittee discussed a request for a beer and wine license for Raja and Rana’s New package Store. No final decision was made during this meeting. The matter will be heard by the full Board during a public hearing on July 17th.

• Referred Raja and Rana’s beer and wine license request to the full Board for a July 17th public hearing

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss a final report on the Collins Center Communications Study and consider the approval of a police drone. The board is also reviewing appointments for police and fire personnel and the 4th of July parade route.

• Approval of Police Drone
• Final Report on Collins Center Communications Study
• Approval of 4th of July Parade Route
• Approval of License to Deal Junk, Precious and/or Metals
• Postponed housing proposal for Winn View Heights II at rear of 35 Mountain Road

The Select Board approved the appointment of two patrolmen and one limited assignment firefighter. The board also accepted the 4th of July parade route and approved annual committee appointments. A housing proposal for Winn View Heights II was postponed.

• Approved appointment of patrolmen Cody Davidson and Byron Lara (4-0-0)
• Approved appointment of limited assignment firefighter James Sorenson (5-0-0)
• Approved 4th of July Parade Route (4-0-0)
• Approved annual TA and Board committee appointments (4-0-0)
• Approved minutes for 6.5.2023 DPW Subcommittee and 1.12.2023 Design Advisory Group (4-0-0)
• Postponed housing proposal for Winn View Heights II at 35 Mountain Road to July 1, 2023
• Postponed approval of License to Deal Junk, Precious and or Metals (4-0-0)

Housing Authority

The Burlington Housing Authority will review interviews of the top two candidates for the Executive Director position. The board will discuss the selection committee's recommendation and may vote to authorize the chairman to offer the position and negotiate a contract.

• Review of final two candidates for Executive Director
• Vote to authorize Chairman Albert Fay to offer the Executive Director position and negotiate a contract

The Board unanimously approved hiring Paula Kinnon as the Executive Director. Additionally, board member Steven Wasserman announced his resignation effective June 30, 2023.

• Approved offering Executive Director position to Paula Kinnon at $88,000 per year (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings regarding landscaping at 1, 2, and 10 Wall Street and proposed updates to the Burlington Wetland Bylaw to incorporate climate resiliency. The body will also review requests for certificates and extensions for specific properties.

• Proposed changes to Burlington Wetland Bylaw, Article XIV, section 1.0 for climate resiliency
• Public hearing for landscaping activities at 1, 2 & 10 Wall Street (The Gutierrez Company)
• Request for surety release at 7 Wheeler Road (Baranof Holdings LLC)
• Request for extension to Order of Conditions at 9-11 Ray Avenue (Ray Estates Trust)
• Request for Determination of Applicability to install a shed at 14 Sandy Brook Road

The Commission approved a landscaping and hardscape project at 1, 2 & 10 Wall Street, including EV charger installation and tree replacement. Other actions included releasing a $30,000 bond for a storage facility and granting a waiver for a shed in a floodplain. The hearing on climate resiliency bylaw changes remains open.

• Released $30,000 bond for 7 Wheeler Road (5-0-0)
• Extended Order of Conditions for 9-11 Ray Avenue by three years (5-0-0)
• Issued waiver and Negative Conditional Determination for shed at 14 Sandy Brook Road (5-0-0)
• Approved landscaping and hardscape project at 1, 2 & 10 Wall Street (5-0-0)
• Required $4,000 performance guarantee for 1, 2 & 10 Wall Street project (5-0-0)
• Tabled decision on climate resiliency bylaw changes until July 13 (5-0-0)
• Allowed 58 Beaverbrook Road applicant to split tree planting over two years (5-0-0)

Recreation

The Recreation Commission will meet to review reports from the Director and Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation. The body will discuss senior fitness classes and a license agreement for The Community Theater Company of Burlington.

• Senior Fitness Classes
• The Community Theater Company of Burlington license agreement

The Commission approved a two-year use agreement for the Community Theater Company of Burlington to use the Park Playhouse. The board also updated park rules to prohibit metal detecting and digging.

• Approved two-year use agreement for Community Theater Company of Burlington at Park Playhouse (5-0-0)
• Approved amended rules and regulations prohibiting metal detecting, prospecting, or digging (5-0-0)
• Approved May 30, 2023 minutes (5-0-0)

Planning Board

The joint meeting of the Planning Board, Land Use Committee, and Zoning Bylaw Review Committee scheduled for June 22, 2023, has been cancelled. The agenda originally included a public hearing on potential Zoning Bylaw amendments for the September Town Meeting.

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is meeting to discuss museum opening dates and cataloging efforts. The body will also review the library display and the 225th celebration.

• Museum openings scheduled for July 8th and August 12th from 11am-3pm
• Library display for June/Fathers Day exhibit
• 225 celebration
• Cataloging and scanning
• Shed

The Commission accepted the Secretary and Treasurer reports. Members discussed museum cataloging progress and upcoming public opening dates in July and August.

• Accepted Secretary and Treasurer reports (5-0-1)
• Voted to vacation in July (5-0-0)

Zoning Bylaw Review Committee

The Sign Bylaw Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the Burlington Signage Districts Guide and specific sections of the Zoning Bylaws. The committee will also review the Signage Districts Zoning Map.

• Discussion of Burlington Signage Districts Guide
• Review of Zoning Bylaw Article XIII Section 13.3
• Review of Zoning Bylaw Article related to Signage Districts Zoning Map

Planning Board

The Burlington Sculpture Park is meeting to review the 'sketch a sculpture' event and discuss updates on specific art commissions and security. The board will also brainstorm for a future event.

• Postmortem on sketch a sculpture event
• Update on Seraph commission
• Update on security cameras
• Update on Follow Your Heart
• Brainstorming for next event

The committee set July 22 as the date to bring the FYH sculpture home. Members discussed security camera installation timelines and a potential fundraiser for Spring 2024.

• Set July 22 as the date for the FYH return event
• Agreed to bring FYH home before security cameras are installed

School Committee

The Fox Hill School Building Committee and School Committee are meeting to review the educational program, space summary, and design concepts. The body will also examine the criteria matrix and receive a working group update.

• Review of Educational Program & Space Summary
• Criteria Matrix Review
• Design Concepts Review
• Working Group Update

The committee approved the May 30, 2023, meeting minutes. Members reviewed educational program space requirements, traffic study findings, and five different design options for the Fox Hill Elementary School project, ranging from repairs to new construction.

• Approved May 30, 2023, meeting minutes (14-0-0)

School Committee

The Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) will meet virtually to conduct board elections. The group will also discuss Extended School Year (ESY) and plans for the upcoming year.

• Board elections
• Extended School Year (ESY) discussion
• Planning for next year
• Equity audit old business

General Bylaw Review Committee

The General Bylaw Review Committee is meeting to discuss several administrative and procedural bylaw topics. The committee may also work on proposed articles for the January 2024 Town Meeting.

• Hybrid Town Meeting and Petition processes
• Newspaper and publication notifications
• Bylaw definitions
• Filling of vacancies
• Electronic distribution of Town Meeting materials

The General Bylaw Review Committee approved amended definitions for newspapers and public notices to include electronic publications. The committee also approved a bylaw amendment regarding Town Meeting Member vacancies and a proposal to seek authorization for a Home Rule Petition to amend Chapter 686.

• Approved amended definitions for remote, hybrid, and newspaper publications (6-0-0)
• Approved bylaw amendment for Town Meeting Member Vacancy (6-0-0)
• Approved proposal to authorize Select Board to file Home Rule Petition amending Chapter 686 (6-0-0)

Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Committee

The Organizational Development Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the focus of the subcommittee and review the current organizational structure. The body will also determine next steps for these efforts.

• Review of current organizational structure

The subcommittee discussed administrative team roles, job descriptions, and salary comparison methods. No formal votes were taken on policy changes; the group will continue research and meet again in the fall.

• Adjourned meeting at 5:47 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a sign permit application for 200 Summit Drive. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the June 6, 2023 meeting.

• Public hearing #23-13: Request by Jenn Robichaud of Barlo Signs for an illuminated wall sign (5” H x 17” 9 1⁄2” L) at 200 Summit Drive

The Board of Appeals approved a request for a new face lit wall sign and logo for Azenta Life Sciences. The approval includes specific conditions regarding the sign's illumination and the prohibition of additional signs.

• Approved wall sign for Azenta Life Sciences measuring 5’ H x 17’ 9 1/2” L with a limit of 30 lumens total and no other signs (5-0)
• Approved minutes from June 6, 2023 (5-0)

Community Wide Events

The Town of Burlington is holding a shredding event at the Town Hall back parking lot. The event is limited to residents with ID and a two-box limit per car.

• Resident shredding event at Town Hall back parking lot

School Committee

The Fox Hill Building Project Executive Working Group is meeting to review the upcoming School Building Committee meeting. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Review of upcoming SBC Meeting

The Executive Working Group met to review preparations for the upcoming School Building Committee (SBC) meeting. The group discussed a forthcoming presentation on traffic options and a criteria matrix review. No formal votes were taken during this meeting.

School Committee

The Fox Hill School Building Project Communication Working Group is meeting to review community engagement and distribution. The group will also discuss the project website.

• Review of community meeting and engagement distribution
• Discussion of project website

The Communication Working Group met to review community engagement and distribution methods for upcoming meetings. The group discussed mailing lists, digital postings, and the scheduling of a community meeting for July 11.

• Scheduled Community Meeting No. 2 for July 11
• Proposed September community meeting as an in-person forum
• Tabled discussion of project website to a later date

Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Committee

The Policy Subcommittee is meeting to review and update the school district's policy manual. The session includes a consultation with Dorothy Presser of the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC).

• Policy Manual Update with Dorothy Presser of MASC

The Policy Subcommittee reviewed and amended Sections E and F of the Policy Manual. These sections were approved to be moved forward to the full School Committee for a final vote.

• Approved May 18, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 12, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved amended Policy Manual Sections E and F for full Committee vote (unanimous)
• Rescheduled September 14 meeting to September 13 at 4:30 p.m.
• Scheduled September 27 meeting at 4:30 p.m. for Sections G, H, K, and L

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a special permit for a pet grooming and boutique business. The board will also discuss minor engineering changes for two properties. Several continued hearings for 22 Terry Avenue have been postponed to July 20, 2023.

• Public hearing: Special permit for Fresh Pups, LLC (Splash and Dash Groomerie and Boutique) at 68-110 Burlington Mall Road
• Discussion: Minor engineering change at 10 Corporate Drive (The Gutierrez Company)
• Discussion: Minor engineering change at 1 Wall Street (The Gutierrez Company)
• Postponed: Multiple special permit hearings for AP Terry, LLC at 22 Terry Avenue

The Board approved a special permit for a dog grooming business at Burlington Marketplace and authorized minor engineering changes for two properties involving electric vehicle charging stations. The Board also accepted the minutes from the June 1, 2023 meeting.

• Approved Special Permit for Splash and Dash Groomerie and Boutique at 68-110 Burlington Mall Road (6-0-0)
• Approved minor engineering changes at 10 Corporate Drive for 12 dual-port EV charging stations and a bocce court (6-0-0)
• Approved minor engineering changes at 1 Wall Street for landscape modifications and 20 EV charging spaces (6-0-0)
• Accepted June 1, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-2)

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting for a strategic planning session to discuss various town proposals and updates. The agenda focuses on departmental reorganization, funding, and specific town programs.

• Trash and Recycling Program proposal
• Accessory Dwelling Units
• Field Maintenance Funding
• Fox Hill School Building Committee timeline
• American Rescue Plan Act recap and closeout

The Select Board met for a strategic planning session to discuss goals and objectives. No formal votes or decisions were made during the meeting.

• Tabled proposal for cardboard recycling program
• Discussed mimicking Bedford's Accessory Dwelling Units approach
• Discussed seasonal decorative flags for streetlights
• Discussed DEI training ideas for May 2023 Warrant Article #23
• Discussed Town Common use and request timelines
• Discussed field maintenance funding and operating budget requests
• Discussed alternative personnel scheduling and 4-day work weeks
• Discussed departmental reorganization funding for September Town Meeting

Board of Health

The board will review various public health programs and initiatives. The meeting also includes updates on tobacco grant funding and DPH quarterly meetings.

• Review of Stop the Bleed, Matter of Balance, and Car Fit programs
• Discussion of Narcan Training and Catch My Breath initiatives
• Discussion regarding Hoarding and Data Collection
• Tobacco Grant funding update

The board approved the May 10, 2023 meeting minutes and confirmed a tobacco grant of approximately $40K. Members discussed staffing and training for shared services programs including Stop the Bleed, Matter of Balance, and Car Fit.

• Approved May 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved tobacco grant for approximately $40K

Zoning Bylaw Review Committee

The committee is reviewing draft warrant articles for September and presenting signage design guidelines. Members will also provide updates on zoning amendments and the Mall Road Corridor Initiative.

• TCO Signage Design Guidelines Draft and Signage Warrant Articles presentation
• Overview of September Warrant Articles
• Accessory Use Definitions and Regulations update
• Mall Road Corridor Initiative update
• GBL and ZBL Amendment legal notices update

The committee reviewed a proposal to create a signage district for the Town Center (TCO) and discussed potential rezoning for the Mall Road Corridor. Members also reviewed revisions to accessory use definitions in Article II. No formal votes on these proposals were recorded during the meeting.

• Reviewed proposal to create a TCO signage district based on Winchester’s Signage Districts Guide
• Discussed Mall Road Corridor rezoning plan for January 2024 Town Meeting
• Deleted 'Building Attached / Detached' from Article II Definitions
• Determined 'Lot Lines' will remain in the definition section
• Assigned Mark Dupell to send redlined draft of 'setback' definitions to Shari Ellis
• Assigned Liz Bonaventure to send notices for a joint meeting on July 20th with PB and LUC

School Committee

The Burlington School Committee and Ways & Means Education Subcommittee will meet to discuss school facilities and finances. The body will vote on a February trip to Canada and conduct a first reading of MASC Policies Section E & F.

• Vote on Canada Trip in February
• First reading of MASC Policies Section E & F
• Fox Hill School Building Committee update on Education Program and Space Summary
• Financial and cafeteria updates
• Updates on BHS and Pine Glen school buildings

The School Committee approved a five-day trip to Québec and Montréal for BHS French students in February 2024. The committee also approved the warrant and previous meeting minutes. A vote on the Fox Hill School educational programs and space summary was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved BHS French student five-day trip to Québec and Montréal for February 2024 (4-0)
• Approved the warrant as submitted (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes of 5/23/23 (5-0)
• Tabled MASC Policies Section E & F 1st Reading
• Deferred vote on Fox Hill School educational programs and space summary to June 26, 2023

Information Systems Security Advisory Committee

The Information Systems Security Advisory Committee is meeting to review the status of cybersecurity implementation. The body will also discuss a cybersecurity mandate for municipal employees.

• Cybersecurity Mandate for Municipal Employees
• Cybersecurity Implementation Status & Review

The Information Systems Security Advisory Committee approved an edited letter recommending mandatory annual cybersecurity awareness training. The committee also received an update on incident response plan development being conducted by CyberForce|Q.

• Approved minutes for 4/24/23 meeting (6-0-1)
• Approved and sent edited letter for mandatory cybersecurity awareness training (7-0-0)

Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Committee

The Union Contract Negotiation Team is meeting to discuss labor agreements. The agenda includes a vote on the ratification of the cafeteria contract and an update on clerical union negotiations.

• Ratification of Cafeteria Contract
• Update on Clerical Union Negotiations

The Union Negotiation Subcommittee approved the minutes from its May 9, 2023, meeting. The committee entered executive session to discuss negotiations with clerical and cafeteria unions before adjourning.

• Approved Union Contract Negotiation Team Minutes of May 9, 2023 (unanimous)

Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Committee

The Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational/Technical School District committee will meet to vote on the 2023-2025 cafeteria successor agreement and the auditor's report. The body will also discuss a technology fee and a programmable sign. An executive session is scheduled for contract negotiations and potential litigation.

• Vote on Financial Statement & Auditor’s Report
• Vote on Section D of Policy Manual
• Vote on Cafeteria Successor Agreement, 2023-2025
• Discussion of Technology Fee
• Budget Line-Item Transfers

The Committee approved a new union contract for cafeteria staff and accepted the annual financial audit. Members also approved budget line-item transfers, a professional development plan, and updates to the policy manual.

• Ratified successor Cafeteria Union Contract for 2023-2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted Financial Statement & Auditors Report from Daniel Dennis, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Professional Development Plan (unanimous)
• Approved budget line-item transfers (unanimous)
• Approved list of surplus items for disposal (unanimous)
• Approved Policy DFF and amended Policy DIE (unanimous)
• Approved Section D of the Policy Manual as amended (unanimous)
• Approved legal payments to Howard Greenspan ($1,595.00) and Nuttall, MacAvoy ($580.50) (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct public hearings regarding a grant of location for Eversource and a continued housing proposal. The board will also consider police appointments and a sewer loan and grant program.

• Public Hearing: Grant of Location - Eversource at 3 Van DeGraaff Drive
• Public Hearing: Housing Proposal – Winn View Heights II at rear of 35 Mountain Road
• Acceptance of MWRA I/I Local Financial Assistance Program Sewer I/I Loan and Grant
• License Agreement for Public Safety Telecommunications Project at Kimball Court
• Victualler’s License Transfers for Dunkin Donuts at 10 Wall Street, 182A Cambridge Street, and 240 Middlesex TPK

The Select Board approved a grant of location for Eversource at 3 Van Degraaff Drive and appointed two police personnel. The board also approved a license agreement for emergency communications and a grant for the MWRA I/I Local Financial Assistance Program. A public hearing for the Winn View Heights II housing proposal was closed, with a vote scheduled for the next meeting.

• Appointed Cody DaSilva as Dispatcher and Kevin Fitzgerald as Special Officer (5-0-0)
• Approved MWRA I/I Local Financial Assistance Program grant and loan (5-0-0)
• Approved 3-year license agreement for Police and Fire communications (5-0-0)
• Approved David Hughes for Information Systems Security Advisory Committee (5-0-0)
• Approved Victualler’s License transfers for three Dunkins locations (5-0-0)
• Approved Grant of Location for Eversource at 3 Van Degraaff Drive (5-0-0)
• Closed public hearing for Winn View Heights II housing proposal at Rear 35 Mountain Road (5-0-0)

Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Committee

The Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational/Technical School District Policy Subcommittee is meeting to vote on specific policies. The committee will also determine whether to bring Section D to the Full Committee.

• Vote on Policy DFF: Income from Fees, Payments and Rentals
• Vote on Policy DIE: Regional School District Audits
• Vote on whether to bring Section D to the Full Committee

The Policy Subcommittee accepted policies regarding income from fees, payments, rentals, and regional school district audits. The subcommittee also approved Section D of the Policy Manual to be sent to the full Committee for a final vote.

• Accepted Policies DFF (Income from Fees, Payments and Rentals) and DIE (Regional School District Audits) as written (unanimous)
• Approved Section D of the Policy Manual for full Committee vote (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health Subcommittee will meet to conduct discussions regarding interviews for the Supervisory Nurse position. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Supervisory Nurse Interviews

Housing Authority

The Burlington Housing Authority will vote on updated income limits for the Section 8 and State Public Housing programs. The board will also consider payments for maintenance and program administration.

• Approval of $78,556.67 in paid invoices and $27,104.72 in payroll for May 2023
• Proposed $500 stipend for Evan Lacey
• Proposed payment to Samantha Heggarty for Section 8 program maintenance at $50/hr for up to 15 hours weekly
• New income limits for the Section 8 Program effective May 15, 2023
• New income limits for the State Public Housing Program effective May 15, 2023

The Board approved updated income limits for the Section 8 and State Public Housing programs effective May 15, 2023. The Board also authorized payments for program maintenance and staff stipends. Financial warrants and payroll for May 2023 were approved.

• Approved May 11, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $78,556.67 in paid invoices and $27,104.72 payroll journal (unanimous)
• Approved $500 stipend for Evan Lacey (unanimous)
• Approved payment to Samantha Heggarty for up to 15 hours weekly at $50/hr for Section 8 program maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved new Section 8 Program income limits effective May 15, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved new State Public Housing Program income limits effective May 15, 2023 (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding proposed changes to the Burlington Wetland Bylaw to incorporate climate resiliency. The body will also continue public hearings on two residential and commercial projects.

• Public hearing on proposed changes to Burlington Wetland Bylaw, Article XIV, section 1.0
• Continued public hearing for new residential dwelling at 78 Mountain Road
• Continued public hearing for landscaping activities at 1, 2 & 10 Wall Street
• Request for Certificate of Compliance for 82 Macon Road

The Conservation Commission approved a new single-family dwelling at 78 Mountain Road and issued a certificate of compliance for a project at 82 Macon Road. The board also held a public hearing regarding proposed climate resiliency changes to the Burlington Wetland Bylaw.

• Approved Minutes of 5/25/2023 (4-0-1)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 82 Macon Road (5-0-0)
• Released $2,500 bond for 82 Macon Road (5-0-0)
• Closed hearing for 78 Mountain Road (5-0-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for 78 Mountain Road (5-0-0)
• Requested $3,500 surety for 78 Mountain Road (5-0-0)
• Continued public hearing for 1, 2 & 10 Wall Street to 6/22/2023 (5-0-0)
• Continued public hearing for Wetland Bylaw climate resiliency changes to 6/22/2023

Library Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review minutes and conduct a policy review. The agenda consists of standard procedural items and reports.

• Policy Review

The Board approved the regular and executive session minutes from May 11, 2023. The remainder of the meeting consisted of reports regarding library staffing, AV system updates, and concerns over the installation of electric vehicle charging stations in the library parking lot.

• Approved May 11, 2023 Minutes as amended (5-0-0)
• Approved May 11, 2023 Executive Session Minutes as presented (5-0-0)

School Committee

The School Committee is holding a special session to hear a presentation from Burlington High School students regarding a Civics Project.

• Civics Project Presentation by Burlington High School students

BHS sophomores presented a proposal to implement half days for professional development. The School Committee thanked the students for the presentation, but no formal action was taken on the proposal.

Land Use Committee

The Burlington Land Use Committee is meeting to discuss several land-use topics, including the MBTA multifamily housing requirement and the Winn View Heights II 40B proposal, with planner Liz Bonventre. The committee will also vote for chair and vice-chair, review corridor plans, and consider a resolution supporting the Conservation Sustainability Action Plan.

• Discussion of MBTA multifamily housing topic with planner Liz Bonventre
• Review of Winn View Heights II 40B proposal
• Election of Chair and Vice-chair
• Discussion of Town Meeting resolution supporting Conservation's Sustainability Action Plan
• Review of Mall Road Corridor rezoning concept plan and Blanchard/Wheeler Corridor Vision Plan

The committee held discussions regarding the Winn View Heights II 40B proposal and MBTA multifamily housing zoning requirements. No substantive policy decisions were made other than the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approved March 27, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0-0)

Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Committee

The Audit Subcommittee of the Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Committee is meeting to receive a presentation of the FY22 financial audit from Daniel Dennis LLC and to vote on accepting the financial statement and auditor's report. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with roll call and adjournment.

• Presentation of FY22 Financial Audit by Daniel Dennis LLC
• Vote to Accept Financial Statement & Auditor's Report

The subcommittee reviewed the Financial Statements and Auditors Report dated June 30, 2022. The auditing firm reported a clean audit with no material weaknesses or significant deficiencies. The subcommittee voted to move the report to the full Committee for a final vote.

• Accepted Financial Statement & Auditor’s Report and referred to full Committee (unanimous)

Board of Appeals

The Burlington Board of Appeals will hold an administrative meeting at 7:00 P.M., followed by public hearings at 7:30 P.M. The main item is a new hearing for a sign permit at 6 Wayside Road, where the applicant seeks approval for two wall signs for School of Rock. One sign is not in compliance with zoning by-laws, and prior ZBA decisions require board approval for any additional signage. The board will also approve minutes from May 16, 2023.

• New hearing #23-12: sign permit for two wall signs at 6 Wayside Road, Unit S., for School of Rock
• Sign A: 2'6" H x 17'0" L (42.5 sqft) on front elevation, would comply with zoning by-laws but prior ZBA decisions require board approval
• Sign B: 22 1/2" H x 12'10" L (24 sqft) on rear elevation, not in compliance with ZBL 13.1.3.2.1 as not a 'business side'
• Approve minutes from May 16, 2023

The Board of Appeals approved a permit for two wall signs at 6 Wayside Road for the School of Rock. The approval includes a restriction of 90 lumens per square foot and a limit of no other signs. The board also approved the meeting minutes from May 16, 2023.

• Approved two wall signs for School of Rock at 6 Wayside Road (5-0)
• Approved May 16, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board's DPW Subcommittee is meeting to discuss trash and recycle collection services at Winn Street Commons. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, with no other business listed.

• Discussion of trash/recycle collection at Winn Street Commons

The Select Board DPW Subcommittee discussed a request from residents of Winn Street Commons to have the town's contractor handle trash removal. No final decision was made; the board will wait for a site assessment and resident agreement.

• Tabled decision on trash removal for Winn Street Commons pending a Republic Services assessment and resident consensus

Zoning Bylaw Review Committee

The Sign Bylaw Subcommittee met to review and edit the Burlington Signage Districts Guide. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during the meeting.

• Reviewed and edited the Burlington Signage Districts Guide

Community Wide Events

The Burlington Board of Health is holding a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day for Burlington residents only on Saturday, June 3, 2023, from 8:30 AM to noon at Fox Hill School, 252 Fox Hill Road. Residents can drop off items like oil-based paints, pool chemicals, batteries, and propane tanks. Latex paint is not accepted and should be dried out and put in trash.

• Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on June 3, 2023, 8:30 AM to noon
• Location: Fox Hill School, 252 Fox Hill Road
• Accepted items: full aerosol cans, fluorescent light bulbs, oil-based paints, pool chemicals, thinners, solvents, driveway sealer, roofing tars, non-alkaline batteries, household chemicals, automotive products, mercury-containing products, pesticides, propane tanks, toxic cleaning products
• Not accepted: latex paint (dry out and put in trash)
• For Burlington residents only

School Committee

This agenda contains only a reference to the meeting minutes and no substantive agenda items. The School Committee is not deciding or discussing any specific matters in this document.

The Sustainability Working Group met to discuss potential goals for the Fox Hill Elementary School project. The discussion focused on energy efficiency, occupant health, and heating systems. No formal decisions were recorded.

Planning Board

The Burlington Planning Board is meeting to discuss minor engineering changes and continue public hearings on subdivision and special permit applications. Key items include requests from The Gutierrez Company for minor engineering changes at 10 Corporate Drive and 1 Wall Street, and continued hearings for National Development's special permits at multiple District Avenue properties and AP Terry's applications at 22 Terry Avenue. The agenda also includes routine administrative matters and appointments.

• Minor engineering change request at 10 Corporate Drive by The Gutierrez Company
• Minor engineering change request at 1 Wall Street by The Gutierrez Company
• Continued public hearing for subdivision plan amendment at District Avenue and Park Place by NEEP Investors Holdings, LLC
• Continued public hearings for multiple special permits for National Development at 0-2400 District Avenue
• Continued public hearings for special permits for AP Terry, LLC at 22 Terry Avenue

The Planning Board approved minor engineering changes for two properties to add electric vehicle charging stations and improve accessibility. The board also reorganized its leadership and held public hearings for several special permits on District Avenue.

• Elected Barbara G. L’Heureux as Chairman (7-0-0)
• Elected Brenda Rappaport as Vice Chairman (7-0-0)
• Elected Jessica Sutherland as Member Clerk (7-0-0)
• Approved minor engineering change at 1 Wall Street for 20 EV charging spaces and landscaping (7-0-0)
• Approved minor engineering change at 10 Corporate Drive for 12 dual-port EV charging stations and a bocce court (7-0-0)

School Committee

The Executive Working Group is meeting to discuss the Fox Hill Building Project. The agenda includes a timeline update and scheduling of future meetings.

• Timeline Update

The meeting focused on scheduling future sessions for the School Building Committee and the SBC. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded.

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee will meet to discuss revisions to the LUC bylaws. The committee will also decide on a date for the next subcommittee meeting.

• Discussion of LUC Bylaw revisions
• Decision on next Subcommittee Meeting

The subcommittee met to discuss and finalize changes to be presented to the Land Use Committee. No specific bylaw changes or votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Finalized changes for Land Use Committee consideration
• Scheduled next Subcommittee meeting

School Committee

The Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) will discuss district-wide inclusion implementation and the BEAM audit. The meeting also includes updates on literacy/RTI, Special Olympics, and SpedEx consultation through DESE.

• SEPAC representation on Elementary School Building Committee
• Inclusion statement implementation check across district
• BEAM audit and impact on all students
• Literacy update/RTI
• SpedEx consultation through DESE

Recreation

The Commission elected David Norden as chair and Steve Nelson as vice chair. The board also approved minutes from April and May 2023 and discussed senior fitness class scheduling and metal detecting on town property.

• Approved April 24, 2023 minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved May 8, 2023 minutes (4-0-0)
• Elected David Norden as chair (4-0-0)
• Elected Steve Nelson as vice chair (4-0-0)

Information Systems Security Advisory Committee

The Information Systems Security Advisory Committee will review the current status of cybersecurity implementation. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding a cybersecurity mandate for municipal employees.

• Cybersecurity Mandate for Municipal Employees
• Cybersecurity Implementation Status & Review

The committee approved a letter in principle proposing mandatory annual cybersecurity awareness training for all municipal and school employees. The committee will seek endorsement from the Select Board on June 12, 2023. Review of the April 24, 2023, meeting minutes was postponed.

• Approved letter proposing mandatory cybersecurity training in principle (6-0-0)
• Postponed review of 4/24/23 meeting minutes

School Committee

The Fox Hill School Building Committee will provide updates on the project. The agenda includes a recap of the community forum meeting and reviews of the criteria matrix and design concepts.

• SBC Member Update
• Recap Community Forum Meeting
• Criteria Matrix Review
• Design Concepts Review

The committee approved the addition of three new members to the School Building Committee. Members also reviewed the educational program and enrollment options for the Fox Hill Elementary School project, though no final design or site decisions were made.

• Approved May 16, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved Margo Bunker as a voting SBC member
• Approved Amanda Hanafin and Melissa Gilberg as SBC members

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review several requests for certificates of compliance and determinations of applicability. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a new residential dwelling at 78 Mountain Road and a hearing for landscaping activities at 1, 2 & 10 Wall Street.

• Certificates of Compliance: Beaverbrook Road/Alcine Lane
• Certificates of Compliance: Burlington Mall Road (roadway)
• Certificates of Compliance: The District (Stormwater Permit 2014)
• Certificates of Compliance: 100 District Drive (Stormwater Permit 2011)
• Certificates of Compliance: District Avenue (Stormwater Permit 2014)

The Commission issued several Certificates of Compliance for projects at Beaverbrook Road, Burlington Mall Road, and The District. It also approved a conditional determination for tree removal at 10 Marjorie Road and voted to send a letter to the Select Board regarding the Mountain Road 40B proposal.

• Approved Certificate of Compliance for Beaverbrook Road/Alcine Lane (4-0-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for Burlington Mall Road (4-0-0)
• Approved stormwater permits for The District and District Avenue (4-0-0)
• Issued Negative Conditional Determination for tree removal at 10 Marjorie Road (5-0-0)
• Continued public hearing for 78 Mountain Road residential dwelling to June 8 (5-0-0)
• Continued public hearing for 1, 2 & 10 Wall Street landscaping to June 8 (5-0-0)
• Approved sending a letter to the Select Board regarding Mountain Road 40B proposal (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes from 5/11/2023 meeting (4-0-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health Subcommittee will meet to hold a discussion regarding the Supervisory Nurse position. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Supervisory Nurse Position

The Board discussed recruitment challenges and salary competitiveness for the Supervisory Nurse position. Members reviewed one new candidate's resume and agreed to schedule an interview. No formal votes were taken on salary or job requirements.

• Agreed to schedule an interview with a new candidate for the Supervisory Nurse position

Planning Board

The Committee coordinated logistics, donations, and judging categories for the upcoming Sketch a Sculpture event. Members also discussed a commission dispute with NESA regarding a Seraph donation and the status of security cameras.

• Planned Sketch a Sculpture event for June 3 with categories for pre-school, elementary, middle, and high school+
• Determined Committee members will serve as judges for the event
• Disagreed with NESA's request for a 25% commission on Seraph donation
• Scheduled Jim to place security cameras on the SB agenda

School Committee

The School Committee will discuss various educational programs and equity audits. The meeting includes a vote on air conditioning repairs at MSMS and updates on several school building projects.

• Vote on MSMS Air Conditioning Repair (RFT)
• Discussion of Food Service Management RFP
• Fox Hill School Building Committee update
• BHS update regarding forming a School Building Committee
• Pine Glen standing agenda item

The School Committee approved the second reading of MASC Policy Sections C and D. The committee also received financial options for the Fox Hill School Building Project and an update on the district's Equity Audit.

• Approved meeting minutes from 4/25/23 (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from 5/9/23 (5-0)
• Approved MASC Policies Section C, General School Administrative, 2nd Reading (5-0)
• Approved MASC Policies Section D, 2nd Reading, with specific customizations for Burlington (5-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review a food establishment variance for Corporate Chefs at 25 Mall Rd. and an animal keeping permit for 4 Marjorie Road. The meeting also includes hearings regarding tobacco sale violations at Burlington Citgo and Binsky Premium Cigars.

• Variance: Corporate Chefs at 25 Mall Rd. (unattended food establishment)
• Permit: 4 Marjorie Road (keeping of hens)
• Hearing: Burlington Citgo, 161 Bedford St. (sale of tobacco violation)
• Hearing: Binsky Premium Cigars, 214 Cambridge St. (sale of tobacco violation)
• Discussion: Board of Health Public Participation Policy

The Board of Health approved a variance for an unattended food establishment and a permit for keeping hens. The Board also affirmed penalties for two businesses that sold tobacco to persons under 21. A proposal to keep the current Citizen's Time policy failed due to a lack of a second.

• Approved unattended food establishment variance for Corporate Chefs at 25 Mall Rd. (5-0-0)
• Approved Keeping of Animals permit for 4 hens at 4 Marjorie Rd. (5-0-0)
• Affirmed $1,000 fine and 3-day permit suspension for Burlington Citgo at 161 Bedford St. (5-0-0)
• Affirmed $1,000 fine and 3-day permit suspension for Binsky Premium Cigars at 214 Cambridge St. (5-0-0)
• Motion to keep Citizen's Time exactly as is failed (no second)

Community Wide Events

The event includes a design workshop, a site tour, and listening/visioning workshops. The activities are centered around 25 Mall Road.

• Design Workshop
• Site Tour (6:30PM-8:30PM)
• Listening and Visioning Workshops at 25 Mall Road

Community Wide Events

This is a public design workshop for community-wide events in Burlington, MA, focused on the Mall Road area. The agenda includes a site tour from 2:00 PM and listening and visioning sessions from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at 25 Mall Road. Registration is via Eventbrite. The agenda is largely promotional and lacks detailed decision items.

• Design workshop at 25 Mall Road
• Site tour at 2:00 PM
• Listening and visioning workshop 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
• Registration via Eventbrite

Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Committee

The committee will vote on several items including the 2023-2024 school calendar, the student handbook, and the Superintendent's contract. Discussion topics include a programmable sign and a potential date change for the June meeting.

• Vote on School Calendar, 2023-2024
• Vote on Student Handbook
• Vote on Superintendent Contract
• Disposal of Surplus Vehicle
• Designation of Veteran’s Parking Spot

The Committee approved the 2023-2024 school calendar and student handbook changes. Members authorized several legal payments, approved out-of-state field trips, and voted to dispose of two surplus vehicles. The board also granted a 3% raise to the Superintendent-Director for 2023-2024.

• Approved 3% raise for Superintendent-Director (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023-2024 school calendar (Unanimous)
• Accepted 2023-2024 Student Handbook changes (Unanimous)
• Approved $440.00 payment to Howard Greenspan (Unanimous)
• Approved $623.50 payment to Nuttall, MacAvoy (Unanimous)
• Approved designation of a Veteran's parking space (Unanimous)
• Approved all submitted out-of-state field trips (Unanimous)
• Approved disposal of two surplus vehicles (Unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to review various departmental approvals and proclamations. The agenda includes discussions regarding summer events, alcohol licenses for Wegmans, and the use of the Town Common.

• Approval of Summer/Fall Events on the Common by the Recreation Department
• Proclamation of DPW Appreciation Week
• Proclamations for Pride Month and Leo Day
• Approval of Procession of Temple Deities on Wilmington Road on June 25, 2023
• Approval of One Day Alcohol Licenses for Wegmans at 53 Third Ave

The Select Board approved the Recreation Department's summer and fall event schedule and a request for the Procession of Temple Deities. The Board also granted one-day alcohol licenses to Wegmans for multiple dates between June and August.

• Approved Recreation Dept. Summer/Fall events (4-0-0)
• Approved Procession of Temple Deities on Wilmington Rd for 6.25.2023 (4-0-0)
• Approved one-day alcohol licenses for Wegmans for select dates June through August (4-0-0)
• Declared May 21-May 27 as DPW Appreciation week
• Recognized June as Pride month
• Designated June 15th as Leo Abramov day
• Use of Town Common for Rotary Flags withdrawn/postponed

Planning Board

The Burlington Planning Board will hold public hearings on special permit applications for laboratory, hazardous materials, and hazardous waste activities at 31-37 North Avenue and 1 North Avenue, and continued hearings for similar uses at multiple District Avenue properties. The board will also consider an amendment to a definitive subdivision plan at District Avenue and Park Place. The agenda includes administrative items, minutes, and other business.

• Special permit hearings for New England Photonics Solutions, LLC at 31-37 North Avenue for labs, hazardous materials, and hazardous waste
• Special permit hearings for Envision Energy USA LTD at 1 North Avenue for labs, hazardous materials, and hazardous waste
• Continued public hearing for NEEP Investors Holdings, LLC for a Definitive Subdivision Plan amendment at District Avenue and Park Place
• Continued public hearings for National Development at 0-2400 District Avenue for multiple special permits including light manufacturing, labs, hazardous materials, biotechnology, and wetland discharges
• Public hearing for National Development for a PD Special Permit at 0-2400 District Avenue

The provided document is a staff report and agenda for the May 18, 2023, meeting. While several special permits and subdivision plans were scheduled for discussion, the record contains no vote tallies or final decisions.

Community Wide Events

The School Building Committee is hosting a community forum regarding Fox Hill Elementary School. The meeting will provide an overview of the project schedule, educational programming, and site and building studies.

• Project schedule and process overview
• Educational programming and visioning discussion
• Site and building studies review

Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Committee

The Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Committee Policy Subcommittee will meet on May 18, 2023. The meeting includes a review of the policy manual with Dorothy Presser of MASC.

• Approval of minutes from April 10 and April 24, 2023
• Policy Manual Update with Dorothy Presser of MASC

The Policy Subcommittee reviewed Section D of the Policy Manual with recommendations from MASC. Most policies in the section were accepted, though two specific policies were placed on hold for further investigation.

• Approved April 10, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 24, 2023 minutes (3-0-1)
• Accepted most policies in Section D of the Policy Manual
• Placed Policies DFF and DIE on hold pending Business Office information

Historical Commission

The Burlington Historical Commission is meeting to handle routine reports and discuss several upcoming events and projects. Items include a shed, museum opening dates, cataloging/scanning work, a library display, and the town's 225th celebration. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• Museum openings scheduled for May 13, June 10, July 8, and August 12, 11am-3pm
• Library display for June/Father's Day exhibit
• 225th celebration discussion
• Cataloging/scanning work
• Secretary's and Treasurer's reports

The Commission approved a fee for an architect to provide a plot plan for a shed. Members also discussed maintenance needs for the West School and the Museum, including paint, roof repairs, and step replacements.

• Approved architect James Coveno's fee of $4,500 for a certified plot plan (5-0-1)
• Accepted Secretary and Treasurer reports (6-0-0)

Zoning Bylaw Review Committee

The Burlington Zoning Bylaw Review Committee (ZBRC) is meeting remotely to discuss updates on the Mall Road-128 rezoning initiative and several future Town Meeting warrant articles, including signage, accessory use definitions, and housing bylaws. The meeting includes public participation and approval of prior minutes.

• Mall Road-128 Rezoning Initiative update
• Signage Subcommittee Warrant Articles update
• GBL and ZBL Amendment(s) legal notice update
• Accessory Use Definitions / Regulations update
• Housing Bylaws revising and mechanism

The committee received an update on the Mall Road – 128 Rezoning Initiative and discussed proposed changes to accessory use definitions. No new zoning bylaws were enacted, though the committee approved the minutes from the April 12, 2023 meeting.

• Approved April 12, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0-1)

General Bylaw Review Committee

The Committee voted to adopt articles creating a formal process for filling Town Meeting member vacancies, including a corresponding amendment to Chapter 686 of the Acts of 1970. The body also agreed to maintain current leadership and formed a subcommittee to address hybrid meeting articles.

• Approved amendments to change Section 2.1 and Chapter 686 regarding Town Meeting vacancies (6-0-0)
• Agreed to require at least 14 days' notice for meetings to fill vacancies
• Tabled alternative methods for notice of public hearings to revisit definitions
• Formed Hybrid Meeting Subcommittee consisting of David, Phyllis, and Susan
• Unanimously agreed to keep Scott Martin as Chair and Phyllis Neufeld as Vice Chair
• Approved March 7, 2023 minutes as amended (4-0-1)
• Approved March 21, 2023 minutes as written (5-0-0)
• Approved April 25, 2023 minutes as amended (4-0-1)

Board of Appeals

The Burlington Board of Appeals will hold an administrative meeting followed by public hearings on two variance requests. The first is a continued hearing for a proposed two-car garage at 3 Carter Road, and the second is a new hearing for an addition at 1 Raymond Road Extension. Both properties would violate setback requirements under the Zoning By-laws. The board will also approve minutes from May 2, 2023.

• Continued hearing #23-8: variance for two-car garage at 3 Carter Road (left side setback 11.6 ft)
• New hearing #23-11: variance for addition at 1 Raymond Road Extension (left side setback 12.4 ft)
• Both violations under Article V, section 5.2.0 Density Regulation Schedule
• Approve minutes from May 2, 2023

The Board of Appeals approved variance requests for a garage at 3 Carter Road and a single-story addition at 1 Raymond Road Extension. Both decisions followed public hearings with no opposition. The board also approved the meeting minutes from May 2, 2023.

• Approved variance for 3 Carter Road garage (21 ft width by 24 ft depth) with a 13.6 ft sideline setback (5-0)
• Approved variance for 1 Raymond Road Extension single-story addition with a 12.4 ft setback (5-0)
• Approved May 2, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

School Committee

The Fox Hill School Building Committee and School Committee will meet to discuss school building updates. The agenda includes a design update, representation for Pine Glen SBC, and upcoming milestones.

• Design Update
• Pine Glen SBC Representation
• Upcoming Milestones/Dates

The committee approved the addition of John Lyons as a voting member. Members reviewed a design presentation regarding the Fox Hill and Pine Glen schools, including a feasibility study of eight different school model options.

• Approved May 2, 2023 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved John Lyons as a voting SBC member (9-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board subcommittee is meeting to discuss a Special Permit application. The application was submitted by National Development regarding The District.

• Special Permit application by National Development regarding The District

The Planning Board Subcommittee met to review wayfinding, signage, and landscaping plans for The District. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Zoning Bylaw Review Committee

The subcommittee reviewed and edited the current version of the Burlington Signage Districts Guide. Members discussed window sign distinctions, enforcement, business notification, sunset clauses, and potential grants for signage replacement. No formal votes on the guide or bylaw changes were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:57 pm (5-0-0)

School Committee

The Fox Hill Building Project Executive Working Group is meeting to discuss a community forum update and the project timeline.

• Community Forum Update
• Project Timeline

The School Building Committee met to discuss the Fox Hill Elementary School project, including community forum planning and a project timeline. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded during this session.

• Proposed community meeting scenarios for 5/18
• Scheduled draft space summary and ed program introduction for 6/13
• Scheduled space summary and ed program approval for 6/26
• Scheduled final PDP approval meeting for 7/13

Housing Authority

The Board will review the minutes from the April 13, 2023, meeting and hear reports from the Executive Director. The agenda also includes reports from the Tower Hill and Birchcrest Arms tenant associations.

• Approval of April 13, 2023, meeting minutes
• Warrant of paid invoices totaling $51,341.40
• Payroll Journal totaling $21,723.63 for April 1–April 30, 2023
• Tower Hill Tenant Association report
• Birchcrest Arms Tenant Association report

The Burlington Housing Authority approved the April 2023 paid invoices and payroll journal. The board received updates on the Executive Director search and upcoming roof repair bids.

• Approved April 13, 2023 meeting minutes (All in favor)
• Approved $51,341.40 in paid invoices and $21,723.63 payroll journal for April 2023 (All in favor)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will consider several Requests for Determination of Applicability regarding tree removal, deck repairs, and utility installations. The meeting also includes continued public hearings for new construction projects at Mountain Road, District Avenue, and Burlington Mall Road.

• Determination of Applicability: 7 Laurel Hill Lane (tree cutting)
• Determination of Applicability: 10 Marjorie Road (tree cutting)
• Determination of Applicability: 17 Barbara Circle (deck repair and extension)
• Determination of Applicability: 3 Burlington Woods Drive (water quality device and utilities)
• Public Hearing: New residential dwelling at 78 Mountain Road (DEP #122-687)

The Commission approved an amendment to the Order of Conditions and closed the hearing for a large-scale life science project at The District. Several residential tree removals and a deck extension were granted negative conditional determinations. A hearing for a residential dwelling at 78 Mountain Road was continued.

• Approved Amendment to Order of Conditions for The District lab buildings (6-0-0)
• Closed hearing for DEP#122-686 regarding The District lab building and parking garage (6-0-0)
• Issued Negative Conditional Determination for tree removal at 7 Laurel Hill Lane (6-0-0)
• Issued waiver for 40’ no build zone and Negative Conditional Determination for deck repair at 17 Barbara Circle (6-0-0)
• Issued Negative Conditional Determination for water quality device and utilities at 3 Burlington Woods Drive (6-0-0)
• Continued hearing for residential dwelling at 78 Mountain Road to 5/25/2023 (6-0-0)
• Approved minutes from 4/27/2023 meeting (6-0-0)
• Approved Climate Change Resiliency subcommittee minutes from 5/03/2023 (5-0-1)

Library Trustees

The Burlington Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business including minutes, reports, and policy review. The most notable item is an executive session to debrief on a cybersecurity audit, which is a closed-door discussion.

• Executive session: Cybersecurity audit debrief
• Policy review
• Director's report
• Citizens' time for public input

The Board of Library Trustees approved spending from the Donations account for garden renovations and a volunteer appreciation event. They also accepted a $150 donation and approved the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved up to $1,000 from Donations account for garden renovations (6-0-0)
• Approved up to $500 from Donations account for Volunteer Appreciation Day food and supplies (6-0-0)
• Accepted $150 donation from LCEA/LABBB (6-0-0)
• Approved April 13, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0-0)