Burlington public meetings in 2025

School Committee

The committee will read the first draft of the BPS School Wellness Policy recommendations. It will compare the 1999 Massachusetts Comprehensive Curriculum Frameworks with the 2023 Comprehensive Health and Physical Education Frameworks. A crosswalk of Pre‑K‑2 and grades 3‑5 standards will be discussed, and next steps for final policy recommendations will be outlined.

• First read of BPS School Wellness Policy recommendations
• Review of 1999 Massachusetts Comprehensive Curriculum Frameworks
• Review of 2023 Comprehensive Health and Physical Education Frameworks
• Crosswalk of PreK‑2 and grades 3‑5 standards
• Discussion of next steps for final wellness policy recommendations

The committee reached consensus to delete a redundant health education standard. Members also agreed to retain medically accurate genital terminology in the curriculum. No other formal approvals or votes were recorded.

• Removed redundant health education standard (consensus decision)
• Retained medically accurate genital terminology in health standard (consensus decision)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will meet to discuss the reclassification of the HS Coordinator to BYFS and assisted living fees. The committee will also address coordination with the Town Communication Director and the upcoming Civic Expo.

• Discussion of Assisted Living fees
• Advocacy for reclassifying HS Coordinator to BYFS
• Coordination with Town/Communication Director
• Civic Expo scheduled for 1/14/2026

The committee approved the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting by a 3‑0 vote. Members discussed ongoing items such as reclassifying the HS Coordinator and assisted‑living fees. The committee scheduled a Civic Expo for January 14, 2026 and set the next meeting for January 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

• Approved 11/20/2025 meeting minutes (3-0 vote)
• Scheduled Civic Expo for 1/14/2026
• Set next meeting date for 1/8/2025 at 6:00 p.m.

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet to review reports and discuss several ongoing projects. The agenda includes updates on the museum shed and the police station.

• Museum Shed update
• Police station update
• 250th celebration
• Annual report and budget
• 100 year old houses

School Committee

The Fox Hill School Building Committee will meet to approve the November 18th meeting minutes and review invoices and commitments. The meeting will be held both in person at Burlington High School and via Webex.

• Approval of November 18th meeting minutes
• Review of invoices and commitments
• Bidding update
• Setting 2026 meeting dates
• Public comments session

School Committee

The Burlington School Committee meeting will consider two out‑of‑state travel requests for student groups, a SEPAC donation, and first‑reading votes on three policy proposals concerning student travel, health services, and physical examinations. Additional agenda items include routine reports, updates from building committees, and a finance update. All votes will be taken by roll call during the hybrid meeting.

• Vote on out‑of‑state travel request for Winter Percussion Ensemble to compete in the NESBA Competition
• Vote on out‑of‑state travel request for the Wrestling Team to attend tournaments
• Vote on SEPAC donation
• First reading of Policy JJH – Late Night and Overnight School‑Sponsored Student Travel (Red Line Version)
• First reading of Policy JLC – Student Health Services and Requirements (Red Line Version)

The committee voted unanimously to approve travel for the Winter Percussion Ensemble to the NESBA Indoor Competition in Salem, NH on March 14, 2026, and for the Wrestling team to compete in the Eastern State Classic and Capital City Tournament in early 2026. A $100 SEPAC donation was also approved to go into the revolving fund. All motions passed with a 5‑0‑0 roll‑call vote.

• Approved Winter Percussion Ensemble travel to NESBA competition (5-0-0)
• Approved Wrestling team travel to Eastern State Classic and Capital City Tournament (5-0-0)
• Approved SEPAC donation of $100 to revolving fund (5-0-0)
• Approved meeting warrant as submitted (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes of 11/18/25 meeting (5-0-0)
• Adopted first reading of Policy JJH – Late Night and Overnight School Sponsored Student Travel (5-0-0)
• Adopted first reading of Policy JLC – Student Health Services and Requirements (5-0-0)
• Adopted first reading of Policy JLCA – Physical Examinations and Screenings of Students (5-0-0)

Government Review Committee

The Burlington Government Review Committee will hold its regular meeting to hear public comment, approve the previous meeting minutes, and review administrative matters such as the upcoming Civic Expo and town survey volunteer needs. Subcommittees will provide updates, and the committee will discuss topics with Town Administrator John Danizio and review website changes. The meeting will also preview items for the next session.

• Public Comment
• Approval of Minutes
• Administrative Matters – Civic Expo (January 14) planning
• Town Survey update – call for subcommittee volunteers
• Discussion with Town Administrator John Danizio

The committee approved the minutes of the December 16, 2025 meeting with a wording amendment, with all members voting in favor. It also approved the content of a post‑card to be mailed to every household, subject to available town funds, passing 10‑1. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved December 16, 2025 meeting minutes (amended) – unanimous
• Approved post‑card content and mailing to all households, subject to funds – 10‑1
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding special sign permits for two commercial locations. The board is reviewing requests for signage that exceeds current zoning provisions or requires specific board approval.

• Hearing #25-16: Request for one 84 sqft illuminated wall sign at 6 Wayside Ave. Unit O (Golf Galaxy)
• Hearing #25-14: Request for a monument sign, 11 projecting signs, a business directory, and a wall sign at 90 Middlesex Tpk
• Approval of minutes from June 17, November 18, and December 2, 2025

General Bylaw Review Committee

The Burlington Bylaw Review Committee will first approve minutes from its two prior meetings. It will then discuss two bylaw articles: a repetitive bylaw article and backup for the January 2025 warrant, and a dog‑related bylaw article for the May 2025 warrant. The agenda also allows for any other appropriate bylaw business before adjourning.

• Approve minutes of two previous meetings
• Discuss repetitive bylaw article and backup for January 2025 warrant
• Discuss dog warrant article for May 2025 warrant
• Conduct any other appropriate bylaw business

The General Bylaw Review Committee approved the October and November meeting minutes after minor amendments. The committee discussed updating animal bylaws to meet Ollie's Law but made no decision on the proposed changes. Members planned to present the crypto‑ATM article at the May town meeting and organized staffing for a Civic Expo table. The next committee meeting was scheduled for January 20, 2026 at 7 PM.

• Approved October and November meeting minutes (no vote tally provided)
• Scheduled next meeting for Jan 20, 2026 at 7 PM
• Assigned Susan Kadilack, Phyllis Neufeld, and Michelle Huntoon to staff Civic Expo table

Disability Access Commission

The Disability Access Commission will meet to approve minutes from September 2025, discuss Operation Access updates, and vote on continuing funding for Operation Access through the new year. The commission will also review a sensory trailer update and a handicap parking fine fund update.

• Approve minutes from September 2025
• Approve continuing funding for Operation Access
• Sensory Trailer update and re-vote
• Handicap parking fine fund update
• Burlington School Department representative updates

The commission unanimously approved the September 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved a $25,000 donation to the Recreation Department to help purchase and retrofit a Sensory Trailer, bringing the project’s total cost to $50,000. The town’s handicap parking fine was increased to $300 per violation. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 donation to Recreation Department for Sensory Trailer project (unanimous)
• Handicap parking fine increased to $300 per violation (effective)
• Motion to adjourn meeting approved unanimously

Select Board

The Select Board will review the Index of Articles and Warrant Articles for the upcoming Town Meeting. The board is also considering personnel appointments and the approval of various annual and temporary licenses.

• Personnel appointments for one Police Officer and two DPW Pump Station Operators
• Review of Town Meeting Index of Articles and Warrant Articles
• Approval of temporary general license GL-25-134 for December 16-19, 2025
• Approval of annual licenses including Alcohol, Inn Holder, and Entertainment
• Appointment update for the Government Review Committee

The Burlington Select Board approved three police and DPW appointments and waived the 15‑day waiting period for each. It accepted the January Town Meeting index of articles, appointed two full‑time members to the Government Review committee, and granted both a temporary event license and the annual renewal of existing licenses. All motions passed unanimously or with unanimous consent.

• Approved appointment of Jillisa Smith as police officer, effective Jan 4 2026, with 15‑day waiting period waived (5-0-0)
• Approved appointments of Kyle Vasconcellos (effective Dec 16 2025) and Christopher Donovan (effective Dec 22 2025) as DPW pump‑station operators, with 15‑day waiting period waived (5-0-0)
• Approved the index of Town Meeting articles (Articles 2, 7, 12, 13) (5-0-0)
• Appointed Eileen Sickler and Matthew Benaro as full‑time members of the Government Review committee (5-0-0)
• Approved a temporary General License (GL‑25‑134) for Roadshow to operate Dec 16‑19 2025, with a request for 30‑day advance notice in future (4-0-0)
• Approved renewal of all annual licenses submitted for December (5-0-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m. (5-0-0)

Scholarship Fund Committee

The Town of Burlington Scholarship Fund committee will meet to review its history, outreach, and application processes. The body will also vote to fill the positions of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary.

• Vote for Chair
• Vote for Vice Chair
• Vote for Secretary
• Review of scholarship application and committee role

Recreation

The Recreation Commission will meet to receive reports from the Director and Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation. The body will discuss the FY 27 Warrant Article under new business.

• FY 27 Warrant Article discussion

The commission approved the minutes from the December 3, 2025 meeting (3‑0‑1). It voted to amend the warrant article, lowering the sensory trailer allocation from $50,000 to $25,000 (4‑0‑0). The meeting was then adjourned by a roll‑call vote (4‑0‑0).

• Approved December 3, 2025 meeting minutes (vote 3-0-1)
• Amended sensory trailer warrant article to $25,000 (vote 4-0-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (vote 4-0-0)

Government Review Committee

The Burlington Government Review Committee will meet to review survey analysis and begin drafting a committee report. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Town Hall Annex Lower Level.

• Review of Survey Analysis
• Brainstorm Committee report approach
• Begin draft document

Burlington High School Building Committee

The Burlington High School Building Committee will vote to approve the November 13, 2025 meeting minutes and approve pending invoices along with a budget update. It will also review the project website and related documents, and discuss reflections on the project and future steps. A brief public comment period is provided, followed by any other topics raised within 48 hours of the meeting.

• Approval of November 13, 2025 meeting minutes (vote expected)
• Approval of invoices and budget update (vote expected)
• Review of project website and documents
• Public comment (15 minutes)
• Discussion of reflections and future plans

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold several public hearings on proposed construction projects and a resource area delineation. Items include a notice of intent for an addition at 33 Fairfax Street, a playing‑field redevelopment at 114 Winn Street, and material‑storage plans at 7 A Street. The commission will also consider certificate requests, an applicability determination, and an update on a wetland violation at 171 Cambridge Street. Administrative reports and upcoming meeting dates will be noted.

• Certificate of Compliance request – 6 Dublin Circle (Ramesh Parwani) – DEP #122-697
• Determination of applicability request – 22 Carol Avenue (Felix Ramos) – addition
• Public hearing – Notice of Intent – 33 Fairfax Street – construction addition – DEP #122-pending
• Public hearing – Resource Area Delineation – 85 Wilmington Road – boundary confirmation – DEP #122-pending
• Violation update – 171 Cambridge Street – wetland filling/no‑disturb buffer

The commission voted unanimously to issue Certificates of Compliance for 6 Dublin Circle and 1A Highland Way and to release the associated bonds, retaining $1,000 on the Dublin Circle bond. It also approved a negative conditional determination for the 22 Carol Avenue addition under the State Wetlands Protection Act. Additional unanimous motions adopted the findings, permit conditions and a $1,500 performance surety for the 33 Fairfax Street project, and ordered the owner of 171 Cambridge Street to remove trash and an oil tank. Several public hearings were continued to the January 8, 2026 meeting.

• Issue Certificate of Compliance for 6 Dublin Circle – approved 5-0-0
• Release $1,500 bond, retain $1,000 for 6 Dublin Circle – approved 5-0-0
• Issue Certificate of Compliance for 1A Highland Way – approved 5-0-0
• Full release of bond for 1A Highland Way – approved 5-0-0
• Issue negative conditional determination for 22 Carol Avenue – approved 5-0-0
• Adopt findings and permit conditions for 33 Fairfax Street (DEP #122-729) – approved 5-0-0
• Require posting of $1,500 performance surety for 33 Fairfax Street – approved 5-0-0
• Order owner of 171 Cambridge Street to remove trash and oil tank – approved 5-0-0

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will consider approval of the previous meeting minutes. It will sign motor‑vehicle abatements and related commitments. An executive session will discuss abatements and exemptions. The town appraiser will report that the 3rd and 4th quarter tax billing rollover is complete.

• Approve previous meeting minutes
• Sign motor‑vehicle abatements and commitment
• Executive session on abatements and exemptions
• Town appraiser report on tax billing rollover completion

Housing Authority

The Burlington Housing Authority Board will vote on several items, including approval of meeting minutes, invoice payments, and project contracts. They will decide on the selection of a law firm to represent BHA in the disposition of its landlocked property, with hourly rates of $475 for Kurt James (KJP Partners LLP) and $350 for Shirin Everett (KP‑Law). Additional votes include approval of a construction project (Project TM, Work Project #048056 Office Expansion), utility allowances for Section 8 starting 1/1/2026, and the 2025‑2026 State‑Aided Property Insurance Program totaling $31,350.

• Approve law firm representation for landlocked property: Kurt James ($475/hr) or Shirin Everett ($350/hr)
• Approve Project TM construction as second lowest bid for Work Project #048056 Office Expansion
• Approve FY2026 utility allowances for Section 8 effective 1/1/2026
• Approve 2025‑2026 State‑Aided Property Insurance Program totaling $31,350
• Approve paid invoices of $40,243.16 and payroll journal of $23,484.84 for November 2025

The Burlington Housing Authority board unanimously approved a series of actions, including FY2026 utility allowances for Section 8 and a revised Section 8 administrative plan effective Jan 1, 2026. It also approved several construction contracts, a law firm to handle a land disposition, office closing dates, and financial warrants for November 2025 expenses.

• Approved FY2026 Section 8 Utility Allowances (effective 01/01/2026) – all present voted in favor
• Approved revised Section 8 Administrative Plan (effective 01/01/2026) – all present voted in favor
• Approved TM Construction as second‑lowest bid for Work Project #048056 Office Expansion – all present voted in favor
• Approved Century Paving & Construction for Work Project #048052 driveway repair final punch list – all present voted in favor
• Approved law firm Shirin Everett (KP‑Law) @ $350.00 per hour to represent BHA for landlocked property – all present voted in favor
• Approved office closing dates 12/26/2025 and 01/02/2026 – all present voted in favor
• Approved warrant of paid invoices $40,243.16 and payroll $23,484.84 for Nov 1‑30, 2025 – all present voted in favor
• Approved 2025‑2026 State Aided Property Insurance Program totaling $31,350.00 – all present voted in favor

Public Arts Committee

The Burlington Public Arts Committee is meeting to review mural project plans and the 2026 Call for Artists. The committee will also receive updates on fundraising and a collaboration with the Mobile Art Gallery.

• 2026 Call for Artists
• Woman and Child project ($2500/$27000)
• Mural project plans
• Collaboration with Mobile Art Gallery
• Fundraising update

The Public Arts Committee voted not to buy the Edwin the Hungry dragon and will order a new sign warning people not to touch it. The committee selected a design for the community mural and will ask the artist of "Woman and Child" for a two‑year extension. They also agreed to approach NESA for a contract that eliminates a commission fee and to have Barbara contact the Recreation Department about possibly roping off the dragon area. The next meeting is scheduled for Jan 14, 2026 at 8 a.m.

• Decided not to purchase the Edwin the Hungry dragon sculpture
• Ordered a new sign reminding people not to touch the dragon
• Selected a design for the community mural
• Agreed to approach NESA for a contract without a commission fee
• Will request a two‑year extension from the artist of "Woman and Child"
• Barbara to contact the Recreation Department about possibly roping off the dragon area
• Barb to send a calendar of events to Mike for the 2026 plan

Zoning Bylaw Review Committee

The Zoning Bylaw Review Committee will hold a public comment period and address several administrative matters, including a Civic Forum discussion and an update to animal‑related uses and definitions. The committee will approve the meeting minutes and conduct a final review and vote on the January warrant article that contains a setback clarification amendment. An update on Town Center signage will also be presented, and the next meeting will be previewed.

• January warrant article final review and vote on ZBRC amendment: setback clarification
• Administrative matter: discussion of Civic Forum scheduled for Jan 14
• Administrative matter: update to animal‑related uses and definitions
• Town Center signage update
• Public comment period

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to discuss the FY 2027 budget and the 2026 meeting schedule. The agenda also includes a presentation on children's vaccines by Associate Health Director Michael Greene.

• FY 2027 Board of Health Budget
• 2026 Board of Health Meeting Schedule
• Vaccine for Children Overview presentation

The Board of Health approved the FY2027 budget, including a raised hazardous waste allocation of $56,778, by a 5‑0‑0 vote. It also adopted the 2026 meeting schedule and ratified several committee and staff reports. All motions were passed unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:53 pm.

• Approved FY2027 Board of Health budget (5-0-0)
• Approved 2026 Board of Health meeting schedule (5-0-0)
• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved October 28, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved Environmental Engineer report (5-0-0)
• Approved Associate Director of Public Health report (5-0-0)
• Approved Director of Public Health, Supervisory Nurse, Health Agent, Associate Health Inspector, and Shared Services Staff reports (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Information Systems Security Advisory Committee

The Information Systems Security Advisory Committee will meet to finalize two town policies. The body will also discuss the Civic Expo and other new topics.

• Final consideration of proposed Acceptable Use Policy
• Final consideration of draft Social Media Policy
• Discussion of Civic Expo

The committee approved the draft minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting by an 8‑0‑0 vote. Members discussed edits to the Draft Acceptable Use and Social Media policies and will submit final revisions to the Select Board and Town Administrator. The committee agreed to participate in Burlington’s Civic Expo on January 14, 2026. A motion to adjourn passed unanimously (8‑0‑0).

• Approved November 18, 2025 minutes (8-0-0)
• Agreed to participate in Burlington’s Civic Expo on Jan 14, 2026 (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed (8-0-0)

Planning Board

The Burlington Planning Board will hold a public hearing to discuss two proposed amendments to the zoning bylaws. One amendment clarifies definitions and density requirements, while the other seeks to define commercial uses related to animals.

• Public hearing on amendment to Zoning Bylaws Article II: Definitions
• Public hearing on amendment to clarify commercial uses related to animals
• Continued hearing for Patricia Way Subdivision amendment
• Meeting held at Burlington Town Hall, 29 Center Street
• In-person and virtual attendance options available

The Board voted unanimously to recommend a favorable amendment that adds the term “Setback” to several sections of the Zoning Bylaws. It also closed the public hearing on that amendment and continued other pending matters to future meetings. Additional votes approved past meeting minutes and adjourned the session.

• Approved continuation of Patricia Way Subdivision amendment to Jan 15, 2026 (6-0-0)
• Closed public hearing on zoning bylaws amendment adding “Setback” (6-0-0)
• Recommended favorably amendment to add “Setback” to zoning bylaws (6-0-0)
• Continued public hearing on animal‑use zoning amendment to Feb 5, 2026 (6-0-0)
• Approved minutes of Aug 17, Sep 7, Sep 21 2023 meetings (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Recreation

The Burlington Recreation Commission will discuss and vote on a January Town Meeting article proposing a sensory trailer for Overlook Park. The meeting will also approve the minutes from the November 10, 2025 session and include routine reports from the Director and Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation, the Chairman, and the Subcommittee.

• Vote on January Town Meeting article for a sensory trailer at Overlook Park
• Approval of minutes from the November 10, 2025 Recreation Commission meeting

The commission approved the November 10, 2025 meeting minutes with a 4‑0 vote. The Board announced that the town’s Tree Lighting ceremony has been moved to Friday, December 5 at 5:30 p.m. due to rain.

• Approved November 10, 2025 minutes (4-0-0)
• Postponed Tree Lighting to Dec 5, 2025 (no vote recorded)

Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a request for a Special Sign Permit at 90 Middlesex Tpk. The applicant seeks relief from zoning provisions to install several signs that exceed size and quantity limits.

• Hearing #25-14: Request for monument sign (47.5 sqft) at 90 Middlesex Tpk
• Request for seven projecting signs (12 sqft each) at 90 Middlesex Tpk
• Request for four projecting signs (21.3 sqft each) at 90 Middlesex Tpk
• Request for business directory sign (180 sqft) at 90 Middlesex Tpk
• Request for wall sign (156 sqft) at 90 Middlesex Tpk

Democratic Town Committee

The Democratic Town Committee will review the treasurer's report and discuss old and new business. The meeting includes presentations from guest speakers regarding local steering committees and proposed legislation.

• Treasurer's report
• Presentation by Lisa Baci from Indivisible Lexington - Arlington - Bedford Steering Committee
• Presentation by Ed Dube regarding Corporate Fair Share legislation proposed by Raise Up Massachusetts

Government Review Committee

The Burlington Government Review Committee will meet to discuss the Executive Branch Collins Center. The committee will also receive subcommittee updates and review summary website updates.

• Discussions of Executive Branch Collins Center
• Summary website updates by Jes, Russell, and Nicci

General Bylaw Review Committee

The Burlington Bylaw Review Committee will approve minutes from its previous meeting and discuss several articles for the January warrant. Items include reviewing failed articles from the prior town meeting and a proposed amendment to the Dogs Bylaw to bring it into compliance with the Massachusetts Ollie Law. The committee will also hear member input on other bylaw articles and conduct any additional bylaw business.

• Approve minutes of the previous meeting
• Review failed articles from the previous town meeting
• Amend Dogs Bylaw to align with the State's Ollie Law
• Committee members provide input on other GBRC articles
• Conduct any other appropriate bylaw business

Disability Access Commission

The Burlington Disability Access Commission will meet on November 24, 2025 at 12:00 pm in the 1st Floor Tavern, Grandview Farms, 55 Center Street. The commission will consider approval of minutes from September 2025, updates and requests from the Burlington School Department, and a request to continue funding Operation Access through the new year. Additional agenda items include a handicap parking fine fund update and any last‑minute new or old business.

• Approve minutes from September 2025
• Burlington School Department representative updates/requests
• Approve continuing funding for Operation Access through the new year
• Handicap parking fine fund update
• Discussion of any last‑minute new/old business

Ice Palace Oversight Committee

The Ice Palace Oversight Committee will discuss the facility’s current rent, review audited financial statements, and provide an update on planned improvements. The meeting will also address any outstanding old business and consider new business items before adjourning.

• Current Rent
• Audited Financials
• Facility Improvements Update
• Old Business
• New Business

The Ice Palace Oversight Committee adjourned with a 6‑0‑0 vote. Members were assigned follow‑up actions, including contacting the town to address commercial vehicles parking in the rink lot and reaching out to the Winchester Skating Club about Burlington resident participation. The committee also agreed to explore options to remedy locker‑room size inequities and report ideas at a future meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)
• Ms. Coscia to follow up with the Town to stop commercial vehicle parking in the rink lot
• Ms. Coscia to follow up with Winchester Skating Club about Burlington resident membership
• Committee members to consider locker‑room space options and bring ideas to the chair for future discussion

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss several zoning bylaw text amendments, including setback clarification, animal‑related uses, and design guidelines for the Town Center signage district. A public hearing will be held on a special permit application by Qdoba Company Restaurants LLC for a restaurant at 43 Middlesex Turnpike under Section 4.2.6.10 of the Zoning Bylaws. Additional discussion items include updates to the MIX District permitting guidelines and the Mall Road Mobility Plan.

• Discussion – Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment – Setback Clarification (submitted by Zoning Bylaw Review Committee)
• Discussion – Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment – Animal Related Uses (submitted by Planning Board)
• Discussion – Burlington Signage Districts Design Guidelines – Town Center Signage District (submitted by Town Center Signage Subcommittee and Zoning Bylaw Review Committee)
• Public Hearing – Application for Special Permit for Qdoba Company Restaurants LLC at 43 Middlesex Turnpike (Section 4.2.6.10 Restaurants, Fast‑Order Food and Take Out)
• Discussion – MIX District Permitting and Design Guidelines Update

The Board voted 6‑0‑0 to approve a special permit for Qdoba Company Restaurants LLC to operate a fast‑casual restaurant at 43 Middlesex Turnpike. It also adopted the Town Center Signage District design guidelines (5‑1‑0) and the 2026 Planning Board meeting and submission deadline schedule (6‑0‑0). Two zoning bylaw amendments—setback clarification and animal‑related uses—were each continued to a public hearing on December 4, 2025 (both 6‑0‑0). Minutes from three prior meetings were approved and the session was adjourned (6‑0‑0).

• Approved Qdoba special permit (6-0-0)
• Adopted Town Center Signage District design guidelines (5-1-0)
• Adopted 2026 Planning Board meeting and submission schedule (6-0-0)
• Continued setback clarification amendment to Dec 4 public hearing (6-0-0)
• Continued animal‑related uses amendment to Dec 4 public hearing (6-0-0)
• Approved September 25, 2025 minutes (4-0-2)
• Approved October 2, 2025 minutes (5-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

School Committee

The MSMS Field Subcommittee will meet to receive a presentation from NESRA. The body expects to vote on the field design and discuss project updates.

• NESRA presentation
• Field Design vote

Human Services Committee

The committee will first approve the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting. It will then hear feedback from various boards, review the resource packet, and consider the Human Services Director/Coordinator position. Finally, the committee will discuss assisted living fees and set the date for the next meeting.

• Approve minutes from 10/16/2025
• Review feedback from boards and committees
• Consider Human Services Director/Coordinator position
• Discuss assisted living fees
• Set date for next meeting

The committee approved the minutes from the 10/16/2025 meeting with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. No other motions were adopted; the remainder of the session involved discussion of program coordination, outreach efforts, and assisted‑living data, but no formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved minutes from 10/16/2025 (4-0)

Board of Health

The Tri‑Ton Coalition Advisory Board will vote to approve the minutes from its September 17, 2025 meeting. A health inspector will give a presentation on tobacco‑related health issues. The board will receive program and position updates and consider any new business items before adjourning.

• Approval of September 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation by Tahycha Soto, PHE Health Inspector/Tobacco Inspector
• Program updates from the board
• Updates on board positions
• Consideration of new business items

The Board approved the minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting. No other formal actions or votes were recorded; the remaining agenda items were informational updates or pending requests.

• Approved September 17, 2025 meeting minutes

School Committee

The School Wellness Advisory Committee will review the current school wellness policy, discuss a statute model policy and other school policies, and assess implementation of the Massachusetts local wellness policy. The meeting will also consider final recommendations for the BPS school wellness policy and include a presentation on the 1999 standards and 2023 power standards for health and PE.

• Review of the School Wellness Policy
• Discussion of a Statute Model Policy
• Assessment of Massachusetts Local Wellness Policy implementation
• Final Recommendations of BPS School Wellness Policy
• Presentation on 1999 Standards and 2023 Power Standards for Health and PE

The committee examined the Burlington Public Schools Wellness Policy against the Massachusetts Local Wellness Policy checklist. Members reported that many elements are fully in place, some are partially in place, and a few are not in place. No votes, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet to review reports and discuss several ongoing projects. The agenda includes updates on the museum, police station, and the town's 250th celebration. The commission will also address the annual report and budget.

• Museum shed update
• Cataloging and scanning progress
• Police station update
• Halloween/West School activities
• Annual report and budget

The commission reviewed updates on shed construction, museum staffing, and upcoming events. It noted a request to add $3,000 for tree removal to the museum budget and a proposal for an additional trolley, but no approvals or votes were recorded. No substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

Public Arts Committee

The Burlington Public Arts Committee will introduce the town's new Communications Director. The meeting includes updates on the pumpkin painting party, mural project, collaboration with Mobile Art Gallery, committee makeup, and fundraising. The committee will also issue a call for artists for 2026.

• Introduction to Burlington’s new Communications Director
• Mural project plans
• Call to artists 2026
• Update on collaboration with Mobile Art Gallery
• Update on fundraising

The Public Arts Committee voted unanimously to make Jennifer Gelinas a full voting member. The committee scheduled the next meeting for Dec 10, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. via Webex. Barb was tasked with sending a fundraising request to Bob for two sculptures. The committee reviewed mural designs and will select a design at the next meeting.

• Made Jennifer Gelinas a full voting member (unanimous yes)
• Scheduled next meeting for Dec 10, 2025 at 8:00 am via Webex
• Assigned Barb to send fundraising request to Bob for two sculptures

School Committee

The Fox Hill School Building Committee will meet to discuss a project update and schedule 2026 meetings. The committee is expected to vote on the approval of October 21, 2025, meeting minutes and pending invoices and commitments.

• Approval of October 21, 2025, meeting minutes
• Vote on invoices and commitments
• Fox Hill School project update
• Scheduling of 2026 SBC meetings

School Committee

The Burlington School Committee meeting will begin with a closed‑session to consider how to deploy security staff or devices. Public comments are limited to three minutes, and the committee will vote on several items including out‑of‑state travel requests, a graduate program survey, and a school climate survey. A second reading will be taken of the BHS competency and graduation requirements policy and of the District Strategic Plan 2025‑2030 with superintendent goals. Facility updates will be provided by the Fox Hill and BHS building committees.

• Executive session to discuss deployment of security personnel or devices
• Votes on multiple out‑of‑state travel requests
• Second reading of BHS competency and graduation requirements policy
• Second reading of District Strategic Plan 2025‑2030 and superintendent goals
• Updates from Fox Hill and BHS building committees

The committee voted to adopt the District Strategic Plan 2025‑2030 and the Superintendent Goals on a second reading. It also approved several travel requests, two surveys, and an amendment to the competency determination policy. All motions were decided by roll‑call vote.

• Entered Executive Session – approved 5:0:0
• Approved warrant as submitted – approved 5:0:0
• Approved meeting minutes of 10/28/25 – approved 4:0:1 (1 abstention)
• Approved Ms. Emily McDonough’s conference travel – approved 5:0:0
• Approved Band, Chorus and Orchestra out‑of‑state trip – approved 5:0:0
• Approved After‑School Program field trip – approved 5:0:0
• Approved Graduate Program Survey – approved 4:1:0 (1 nay)
• Approved School Climate Survey (opt‑out) – approved 4:1:0 (1 nay)

Board of Appeals

The Burlington Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on two variance applications. Applicants Rajendra D. and Ketki R. Shah seek a reduced front yard setback to 21.3 ft and a right side yard setback to 12.2 ft for an addition at 11 Sylvester Rd. Applicants Mark and Kaitlin Abaskharoun request a front yard setback of 19.5 ft and a right side yard setback of 8.8 ft for an addition at 9 Wilhelmina Rd. The board will also vote to approve minutes from September 2, September 16, and October 21, 2025, before adjourning.

• Variance request for 11 Sylvester Rd – front yard 21.3 ft, right side yard 12.2 ft
• Variance request for 9 Wilhelmina Rd – front yard 19.5 ft, right side yard 8.8 ft
• Approve minutes from September 2, 2025
• Approve minutes from September 16, 2025
• Approve minutes from October 21, 2025

General Bylaw Review Committee

The Bylaw Review Committee will meet to discuss articles for the January Warrant. The committee will also review minutes from the previous meeting.

• Discussion on Articles for January Warrant

Information Systems Security Advisory Committee

The Information Systems Security Advisory Committee will review and approve two draft policies: the Network and Electronic Resources Usage Policy and the social media policy. The meeting also includes updates on school incident‑response planning, an infrastructure refresh project, and a recent tabletop exercise. Minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting will be considered before the committee moves to new topics.

• Final consideration of Burlington’s Network and Electronic Resources Usage Policy
• Final consideration of the draft social media policy
• Update on incident response planning for the schools
• Update on infrastructure refresh project
• Review of the second tabletop exercise

The Information Systems Security Advisory Committee approved the October 14 minutes (7‑0‑0). It unanimously adopted the committee’s suggested revisions to the Draft Acceptable Use Policy and the Draft Social Media Policy (both 8‑0‑0). The meeting was then adjourned by an 8‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved October 14 minutes (7-0-0)
• Adopted final revisions to Draft Acceptable Use Policy (8-0-0)
• Adopted final revisions to Draft Social Media Policy (8-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will approve the previous meeting minutes. It will sign motor vehicle abatements and related commitments. An executive session will be held to discuss abatements and exemptions. The board will also review the Town Appraiser's FY26 classification options before the Select Board classification hearing at 6 p.m.

• Approve previous meeting minutes
• Sign motor vehicle abatements and commitment
• Executive session to discuss abatements and exemptions
• Review FY26 classification options from Town Appraiser report

The Board approved the November 17 meeting minutes with a 3-0-0 vote. It chose not to enter an executive session. The meeting was adjourned by a 3-0-0 vote.

• Approved previous minutes (3-0-0)
• Did not enter Executive Session
• Adjourned meeting (3-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing regarding tax classification for FY 2026. The board will also consider a temporary road closure for a road race and appoint a member to the Scholarship Committee.

• Public hearing on FY 2026 tax classification
• Temporary 1-hour road closure for Turkey Trot Road Race on November 22, 2025
• Appointment to the Scholarship Committee
• Approval of 2026 meeting dates

The board approved a temporary one‑hour road closure for the Turkey Trot Road Race on November 22, 2025. It adopted the FY 2026 residential tax factor and declined residential, commercial, and open‑space exemptions. The board also appointed new members to the Scholarship Committee and set the 2026 Select Board meeting dates.

• Approved temporary road closure for Turkey Trot Road Race (5-0-0)
• Adopted residential factor 58.3195 Option A for FY 2026 (5-0-0)
• Rejected residential exemption for FY 2026 (5-0-0)
• Rejected commercial exemption for FY 2026 (5-0-0)
• Rejected open‑space discount for FY 2026 (5-0-0)
• Approved appointment of new Scholarship Committee members (5-0-0)
• Approved 2026 Select Board meeting dates (4-0-0)
• Approved minutes for regular sessions and strategic planning (5-0-0)

Burlington High School Building Committee

The Burlington High School Building Committee will consider public comments and then vote to approve the October 16, 2025 meeting minutes. Members will also vote on invoices, any amendment requests, and a budget update. The agenda includes updates on community outreach and the workplan for D+W, Tappe, and Consigli projects.

• Approval of October 16, 2025 meeting minutes (vote expected)
• Approval of invoices (vote expected)
• Approval of amendment requests (vote expected)
• Budget update and related vote (vote expected)
• Workplan update – D+W, Tappe, Consigli

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review a request for applicability at 22 Carol Avenue and a minor engineering change at 73 Winn Street. Several continued public hearings will consider notices of intent for construction additions, a school playing‑field redevelopment, and material‑storage use. The commission will also receive updates on environmental violations and administrative reports.

• Request for Determination of Applicability – 22 Carol Avenue – Felix Ramos – construct addition
• Minor Engineering Change – 73 Winn Street – DEP #122-705 – David Cacciola
• Continued Public Hearing – Notice of Intent – 25 Westwood Street – Toshihiro Shioda – construct addition – DEP #122-727
• Continued Public Hearing – Notice of Intent – 114 Winn Street – Burlington Public Schools – redevelop playing field – DEP #122-713
• Continued Public Hearing – Notice of Intent – 7 A Street – American Maplewood properties, LLC – material storage and crushed stone parking – DEP #122-715

The Conservation Commission approved the findings and the permit for the addition at 25 Westwood Street under Burlington Bylaw Article 14 and the State Wetlands Protection Act. The commission also approved posting a performance surety of $2,500 for the project. All motions were adopted unanimously (5‑0‑0).

• Approved permit for 25 Westwood St addition (5-0-0)
• Approved performance surety $2,500 for 25 Westwood St (5-0-0)
• Approved minor engineering change for 73 Winn St (5-0-0)
• Continued hearing for 22 Carol Ave addition to Dec 11, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Continued hearing for 114 Winn St school field redevelopment to Dec 11, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Updated Enforcement Order for 154 Mill St shed, restore zone, plant trees (5-0-0)
• Approved staff inspection of 171 Cambridge St site (5-0-0)
• Voted on 2026 meeting schedule (5-0-0)

Housing Authority

The Burlington Housing Authority Board will vote on several financial and legal matters. Items include approving the FY2026 budget summary and related salary guidelines, regionalizing Section 8 payment standards, and selecting a law firm to handle a landlocked property. The board will also consider payments for October invoices, appraisal services, and other routine approvals.

• Approve FY2026 Budget Summary and budget certifications (Item 9)
• Approve regionalizing Section 8 payment standards effective 01/01/2026 (Item 10)
• Approve selection of KJP Partners or KP Law, P.C. to represent BHA on landlocked property (Item 6)
• Approve hiring Gregory C. Story (A.M. Appraisal Associates) for $4,750 appraisal or Braese Associates for $2,400 narrative report (Item 7)
• Approve payment of invoices: $62,120.22 for paid invoices and $24,429.12 payroll journal for October 2025 (Item 4)

The Burlington Housing Authority Board approved the FY2026 budget guidelines, including an Executive Director salary increase, and adopted regionalized Section 8 payment standards effective Jan 1 2026. It also approved prior meeting minutes, October invoices and payroll, and the September cost report. Two items—selection of a law firm and appraisal provider for a landlocked parcel—were tabled for further review.

• Approved minutes of the Oct 08 2025 meeting (all present voted in favor)
• Approved warrant of paid invoices $62,120.22 and payroll journal $24,429.12 for Oct 1‑31 2025 (all present voted in favor)
• Approved September Quarterly Cost Comparatives and Extraordinary Expenditure Report (all present voted in favor)
• Tabled vote on law firms to represent BHA for landlocked property (all present voted in favor)
• Tabled vote on hiring appraisal firms for landlocked parcel (all present voted in favor)
• Approved FY2026 budget guidelines for Executive Director salary increase (all present voted in favor)
• Approved FY2026 budget summary and signing of FY2026 budget certifications (all present voted in favor)
• Approved regionalizing Section 8 payment standards effective 01/01/2026 (all present voted in favor)

Information Systems Security Advisory Committee

The Information Systems Security Advisory Committee will review minutes from the October 14 meeting and receive updates on incident response planning for schools, an infrastructure refresh project, and a recent tabletop exercise. The committee will then take final consideration of Burlington’s Network and Electronic Resources Usage Policy and the draft social media policy. New topics may be introduced before adjournment.

• Final consideration of Burlington’s Network and Electronic Resources Usage Policy
• Final consideration of the draft social media policy
• Update on incident response planning for the schools
• Infrastructure refresh project update
• Review of the second tabletop exercise

Public Arts Committee

The Public Arts Committee will review updates on the pumpkin painting party and a collaboration with the Mobile Art Gallery. The body will also discuss mural project plans and the 2026 call to artists.

• Mural project plans
• Call to artists 2026
• Collaboration with Mobile Art Gallery
• Pumpkin painting party update
• Committee makeup update

Zoning Bylaw Review Committee

The Zoning Bylaw Review Committee will meet to approve October minutes and review two warrant articles: one on animal-related uses and definitions, and another proposing a setback clarification amendment. The meeting will be held virtually.

• Approval of October minutes
• Review of January Warrant Article: Animal Related Uses and Definitions
• Review of January Warrant Article: ZBRC Amendment: Setback Clarification
• Town Center Signage Update

Town Clerk

The Town Clerk’s Election Division will conduct advance processing of early‑voting and vote‑by‑mail ballots. The meeting is set for November 12, 2025 at 10 a.m. in the Town Hall basement archivist office. No additional agenda items are listed.

• Advance processing of early voting and vote‑by‑mail ballots

Government Review Committee

The Government Review Committee will discuss the final section of the draft charter language for the legislative branch. The body will also begin discussions regarding the executive branch.

• Review of draft charter language for the legislative branch
• Discussion of the executive branch
• Subcommittee website updates

The committee adopted the schedule for its next two meetings, setting dates for November 25 and December 9, 2025, with all members voting in favor. It also approved the meeting summary prepared by Ms. Sutherland for posting on the committee website. Finally, the meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Adopted schedule for future meetings (Nov 25 2025, Dec 9 2025) – approved unanimously
• Accepted meeting summary for website posting – approved
• Adjourned the meeting – approved unanimously

Recreation

The Recreation Commission will meet to review reports from the Director and Assistant Director. The body will discuss the Hall of Fame induction of John J. “Jack” Ferren and review the reserved fund report and expenditures.

• Hall of Fame Induction – John J. “Jack” Ferren
• Reserved fund report and expenditures

The Recreation Commission approved the October 20 minutes (3‑0‑1). It entered and later exited an executive session (both 4‑0‑0). The commission voted to appropriate $48,000 from the revolving fund for the Overlook Park project (4‑0‑0). The meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved October 20 minutes (3-0-1)
• Entered executive session (4-0-0)
• Exited executive session (4-0-0)
• Appropriated $48,000 for Overlook Park construction administration (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a special permit application by Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. for a light‑manufacturing or processing plant at 43 South Avenue in the South Avenue Planned Development zoning district. The meeting also includes a presentation of the Mall Road Area Mobility Action Plan and discussion updates on MIX design rules, Town Center signage, upcoming town‑meeting warrant articles, and the MADOT Regional Micro‑Transit Grant.

• Public hearing – special permit for Keurig Green Mountain, 43 South Avenue (light manufacturing)
• Presentation – Mall Road Area Mobility Action Plan by Travis Pollack and David Loutzenheiser (MAPC)
• Discussion – MIX Design Rules and Regulations progress update
• Discussion – Town Center Signage Design Guide update
• Discussion – MADOT Regional Micro Transit Grant

The board approved a special permit for Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. at 63 South Avenue for research and development of new brewing pods. A motion was passed to continue discussion of the Mall Road Area Mobility Action Plan at a future joint meeting with the Select Board. The board also endorsed a staff letter and approved prior meeting minutes before adjourning.

• Approved continuation of Mall Road Area Mobility Action Plan to a future joint meeting (6-0-0)
• Closed public hearing on Keurig special permit application (6-0-0)
• Approved Keurig Green Mountain special permit at 63 South Avenue (6-0-0)
• Approved August 21, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-1)
• Approved September 4, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Endorsed staff letter presented to the Planning Board (6-0-0)
• Adjoined the meeting (6-0-0)

Town Clerk

The Town Clerk and Board of Registrars will hold a meeting on November 5, 2025 at 10 AM in the Main Hearing Room. The purpose is to test the tabulators that will be used in the upcoming special town election. No other agenda items are listed.

• Testing of voting tabulators for the Special Town Election

Select Board

The Burlington Select Board will consider several approvals, including a street opening for the Phase 2B MWRA project between Adams Street and Wheeler Road scheduled for November 15‑December 15, 2025. The board will also accept a donation of a trailer from the Police Department’s Unity Tour, extend AMC Theater operating hours from December 18, 2025 through January 4, 2026 for a new movie release, and approve a Class II general license (GL‑25‑54) for 2 Baron Park Lane. Additional items include approval of recent regular‑session minutes and routine reports.

• Approve Engineering Department street opening – Phase 2B MWRA Project between Adams Street and Wheeler Road (Nov 15‑Dec 15, 2025)
• Accept Police Department donation – trailer from Unity Tour
• Approve AMC Theater extension of hours Dec 18 2025‑Jan 4 2026 for new Avatar movie
• Approve General License Class II (GL‑25‑54) for 2 Baron Park Lane – Diamond Lines International
• Approve minutes for regular sessions dated 7/14, 8/11, 8/18, 9/8, 9/22, 9/29, 9/30, 2025

The Select Board approved a one‑month extension for the Adams Street to Wheeler Road street opening. It also approved a donated utility trailer for the Police Department and extended operating hours for the Avatar movie at the AMC Theater. The minutes from previous meetings were accepted, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved donation of utility trailer to Police Department (5-0-0)
• Approved one‑month extension of Adams Street to Wheeler Road opening (5-0-0)
• Approved extension of Avatar movie hours at AMC Theater (5-0-0)
• Postponed approval of General License for Diamond Lines International (no vote)
• Approved acceptance of prior meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (3-2-0)

Government Review Committee

The Government Review External Communications Subcommittee is meeting to discuss a social media plan and updates to website content. The committee will also review a timeline.

• Social media plan discussion
• Website content updates
• Timeline review

School Committee

The Wellness Advisory Committee will meet on Oct 30, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the School Committee Room to review the district’s wellness policy norms, agenda and minutes, and upcoming meeting dates. Members will discuss the protocol for reviewing policy implementation, examine the Massachusetts Local Wellness Policy Strength Checklist and the implementation assessment, and outline next steps.

• Review of Norms – Amy Doughty
• Review of Agenda and Minutes – Amy Doughty
• Review of Meeting Dates – Amy Doughty
• Protocol of Reviewing Policy and Implementation – Lisa Chen
• Massachusetts Local Wellness Policy Strength Checklist – Lisa Chen

The Burlington Public Schools Wellness Advisory Committee examined the Local Wellness Policy using the Massachusetts checklist. Members marked several items as Yes, many as Partially, and several as No. No formal approvals, votes, or policy changes were recorded.

• MA-LWPS-IC-1: Policy requires creation of a wellness committee – Yes
• MA-LWPS-IC-2: Committee must meet at least four times per year and post minutes – Partially
• MA-LWPS-IC-3: District‑level official for policy implementation – Partially
• MA-LWPS-IC-4: School‑level official for policy implementation – Partially
• MA-LWPS-SM-2: Protect privacy of students with free/reduced meals – No
• MA-LWPS-SM-3: Provide free, potable water during the school day – Yes
• MA-LWPS-CF-1: All competitive foods must meet USDA Smart Snacks or state standards – Yes
• MA-LWPS-FL-1: Nutrition education meeting state/national standards – Yes

Board of Health

The Burlington Board of Health will hold a public hearing on the Keeping of Animals and the Pest Control Plan follow‑up for the property at 1 Liberty Avenue. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, the Chairman’s Report, Citizen’s Time, and staff reports from the Environmental Engineer and Public Health directors.

• Hearing – 1 Liberty Avenue, Keeping of Animals, Pest Control Plan Follow Up

The Board of Health voted unanimously to approve the Environmental Engineer report, the Associate Director of Public Health report, and the combined Director of Public Health, Supervisory Nurse, Health Agent, and Associate Health Inspector reports. The meeting was then adjourned by a 5-0-0 vote. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved Environmental Engineer report (5-0-0)
• Approved Associate Director of Public Health report (5-0-0)
• Approved Director of Public Health, Supervisory Nurse, Health Agent, and Associate Health Inspector reports (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

School Committee

The School Committee and Ways & Means Education Subcommittee will meet to discuss educational policies and facility updates. The body is reviewing a middle school pathway exploration model and competency determination for graduation requirements.

• Burlington Public Schools Middle School Pathway Exploration Model Policy (2nd Reading)
• CD Policy – BHS Competency Determination and Graduation Requirements (1st Reading)
• Fox Hill School Building Committee update
• BHS Building Committee update
• MCAS Grade 10 Biology clarification

The committee approved the meeting warrant and the minutes from the October 14, 2022 meeting, each by a unanimous 4‑0‑0 vote. It also approved the Burlington Public Schools Middle School Pathway Exploration Model Policy on second reading, again unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken beyond routine adjournment.

• Approved meeting warrant (4-0-0)
• Approved October 14, 2022 minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved Middle School Pathway Exploration Model Policy (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Government Review Committee

The Burlington Government Review Committee will meet on October 28, 2025. The agenda includes public comment, approval of minutes, administrative matters, subcommittee updates, and discussion of draft charter language for the Legislative Branch and the Executive Branch. The committee will also review open issues and preview the next meeting.

• Review and discuss draft charter language for the Legislative Branch (Collins Center)
• Begin discussions of the Executive Branch (Collins Center)
• Public comment
• Approval of minutes
• Subcommittee updates

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings and review requests for determinations of applicability regarding several construction projects. The body is discussing site redevelopment and additions to residential and school properties.

• Continued public hearing for Burlington Public Schools to redevelop playing field at 114 Winn Street
• Public hearing for addition construction at 25 Westwood Street
• Continued public hearing for material storage and crushed stone parking at 7 A Street
• Determination of applicability for additions at 22 Carol Avenue and 19 Cresthaven Drive

The Commission approved the September 25, 2025 minutes by a 5-0-0 vote. It continued hearings for 22 Carol Avenue, 114 Winn Street, 25 Westwood Street, and 7 A Street to the November 13, 2025 meeting, each by a 5-0-0 vote. It issued a negative conditional determination for the addition at 19 Cresthaven Drive by a 5-0-0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a 5-0-0 vote.

• Approved September 25, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Continued 22 Carol Avenue hearing to Nov 13, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Issued negative conditional determination for 19 Cresthaven Drive (5-0-0)
• Continued 114 Winn Street Notice of Intent to Nov 13, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Continued 25 Westwood Street Notice of Intent to Nov 13, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Continued 7 A Street Notice of Intent to Nov 13, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Board of Assessors

The Burlington Board of Assessors will consider approval of the previous meeting minutes. It will sign motor‑vehicle abatement agreements and hold an executive session to discuss abatements. The board will also hear the town appraiser’s presentation on FY‑26 real‑estate values and possible tax‑rate options.

• Approve previous meeting minutes
• Sign motor vehicle abatements and commitment
• Executive session to discuss abatements
• Town Appraiser report on FY‑26 real estate values and tax‑rate options

The Board of Assessors approved the September 24, 2025 minutes by a 3‑0‑0 vote. They then entered an executive session to discuss exemption applications, exited that session ten minutes later, and adjourned the meeting, each action approved 3‑0‑0.

• Approved previous minutes (3-0-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss exemption applications (3-0-0)
• Exited executive session (3-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0-0)

School Committee

The Burlington School Committee will hold a public meeting on October 22, 2025. The agenda includes a NESRA presentation with an expected vote on a field design, as well as a project update and discussion. The meeting also covers standard items such as call to order, minutes, and public participation.

• NESRA presentation with expected field design vote
• Project update
• Project discussion

School Committee

The Fox Hill School Building Committee meets on October 21, 2025 to consider several agenda items. Members will vote to approve the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes, approve pending invoices and commitments, review value engineering proposals, and decide on the Massachusetts School Building Authority 90% design submission. The meeting also includes a period for public comments.

• Approve October 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approve invoices and commitments
• Review value engineering items
• Vote on MSBA 90% design submission

Board of Appeals

The Burlington Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two special sign permit applications for properties at 6 Wayside Road. Applicants Edward Batten (Batten Bros. Signs) and Christopher Utz (Boston Building Wraps) seek approval for backlit channel letter signs and blade signs of specified dimensions. The Board will consider these requests in light of prior Zoning Board decisions that require board approval for any additional signage.

• Continued Hearing #25-10: special sign permit for Edward Batten of Batten Bros. Signs at 6 Wayside Road (sign A: 3’2” H × 21’1” L, ~65 sq ft; sign B: 16” H × 32” L blade extending 36” off building).
• Continued Hearing #25-11: special sign permit for Christopher Utz of Boston Building Wraps at 6 Wayside Road (sign A: 3’2” H × 21’1” L, ~65 sq ft; sign B: 16” H × 32” L blade extending 36” off building).
• Both applications reference a denial letter dated August 19 2025 and were received August 22 2025.

The Board of Appeals voted to close the public hearing for the Diamonds & Pearls sign application (hearing 25‑10) and then approved that application with a condition limiting illumination to no more than 90 lumens per square foot and prohibiting any other signs. The Board similarly closed the public hearing for the Golf Galaxy sign application (hearing 25‑11) and approved a single wall sign (“Sign A”) under the same lighting and sign restrictions. All motions were adopted unanimously with a 4‑0‑0 vote.

• Closed public hearing for Diamonds & Pearls (hearing 25‑10) (4‑0‑0)
• Approved Diamonds & Pearls sign application with ≤90 lumens/sq ft, no other signs (4‑0‑0)
• Closed public hearing for Golf Galaxy (hearing 25‑11) (4‑0‑0)
• Approved Golf Galaxy single wall sign (“Sign A”) with ≤90 lumens/sq ft, no other signs (4‑0‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0‑0)

General Bylaw Review Committee

The Bylaw Review Committee will first approve the minutes from its previous meeting, then hold an open debrief of the September Town Meeting. It will discuss several articles for the January warrant, including failed items from the prior meeting, recall language, and a proposal to amend the Dogs Bylaw to align with the State’s Ollie Law. The committee may also address any additional bylaw business before adjourning.

• Approve minutes of the previous meeting
• Discuss failed articles from the previous town meeting (Susan K.)
• Review recall language (Michelle H.)
• Consider amendment to the Dogs Bylaw to align with the State Ollie Law
• Conduct any other appropriate bylaw business

The Bylaw Review Committee approved the minutes of its previous meeting with a 5-0-1 vote. The committee appointed Sagini to the electronic voting committee. The proposed amendment to the Dogs Bylaw was tabled because no discussion occurred. The recall language was paused pending review by the Governor’s Review Committee.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (5-0-1)
• Appointed Sagini to electronic voting committee (no vote recorded)
• Tabled amendment to Dogs Bylaw (no discussion)
• Paused recall language pending Governor Review Committee

School Committee

The Burlington School Committee Policy Subcommittee meeting on October 20, 2025 will consider six agenda items. These include a competency and graduation requirements policy, a late‑night and overnight travel policy, an allergen safety policy, student health services requirements, and physical examination and screening guidelines. The committee will discuss and potentially adopt each of these policies before adjourning.

• Review BHS competency determination and graduation requirements (CD Policy)
• Consider late‑night and overnight school‑sponsored student travel policy (Policy JJH)
• Discuss allergen policy for students with life‑threatening allergies (Policy JLCE)
• Examine student health services and requirements (JLC)
• Evaluate physical examinations and screenings of students (JLCA)

The Policy Subcommittee reviewed five draft policies related to student health and safety. Members agreed with the BHS competency policy but it requires a first reading by the full committee. For the other policies, the subcommittee asked the attorney to review language changes or combine versions before any decision is made.

• BHS competency policy presented – subcommittee members agreed, pending full committee reading
• Late‑night travel policy language to be revised after attorney review
• Allergen policy to be combined with previous version after attorney review
• Student health services policy to consider adding injury‑follow‑up language pending attorney advice
• Physical examinations policy to explore opt‑in approach pending attorney advice

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct a public hearing regarding changes to the corporate structure and ownership interest of Tavern in the Square d/b/a Tavern Burlington. The board will also consider a Fire Chief appointment and receive a presentation on the Trees in Burlington Group.

• Public hearing: Tavern in the Square d/b/a Tavern Burlington ownership and corporate structure changes
• Personnel appointment: Fire Chief
• Acceptance of MAPC Mobility Action Plan from the Economic Development Office
• Presentation from Conservation Department regarding Trees in Burlington Group
• Update on Cybersecurity Best Practices for all Employees Guide

The Select Board approved a 14% increase in health‑insurance premiums for the Treasurer/Collector’s Office, effective Jan. 1, 2026. The Board also appointed Captain Jim Browne as Fire Department Chief, with a unanimous vote. The corporate structure change for Tavern in the Square d/b/a Tavern Burlington was approved. The Economic Development Office’s MAPC Mobility Action Plan was accepted, with revisions to be presented later.

• Approved 14% health‑insurance rate increase for 2026 (5-0-0)
• Appointed Captain Jim Browne as Fire Department Chief (5-0-0)
• Approved corporate structure change for Tavern in the Square (5-0-0)
• Accepted MAPC Mobility Action Plan (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:14 p.m. (4-0-0)

Recreation

The Recreation Commission will meet to review reports from the Director and Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation. The body will consider a reserved fund expenditure request and hold an executive session to discuss the FY 27 budget.

• Reserved fund expenditure request
• FY 27 budget discussion

The Recreation Commission approved the September 29, 2025 meeting minutes with a 3‑0‑1 vote. It then voted 4‑0‑0 to enter executive session to discuss the FY27 budget. The meeting was adjourned after a 4‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved September 29, 2025 minutes (3-0-1)
• Entered executive session for FY27 budget discussion (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Planning Board

The Burlington Planning Board will hold a virtual meeting on October 16, 2025. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, public participation, and announcements. The board will consider a non‑approval application for endorsement of a plan at 3 Nichold Street submitted by Brendan and Sheighla Spilsbury. Additional agenda items cover administrative matters, appointments, minutes, and other business.

• Application for Endorsement of a Plan Believed Not to Require Approval – 3 Nichold Street – Brendan & Sheighla Spilsbury
• Matters of Appointment
• Administrative Matters
• Other Business – Subcommittee Reports
• Minutes

The board approved the “Approval Not Required” plan for 3 Nichold Street, which removes the lot line between parcels 29‑99‑3 and 29‑97‑0. The motion passed unanimously with a 6‑0‑0 roll‑call vote. No other matters were decided, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved ‘Approval Not Required’ plan for 3 Nichold St., lot‑line removal (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Burlington High School Building Committee

The Burlington High School Building Committee and School Committee will meet to approve invoices and receive a budget update. The body will also discuss the project schedule and community outreach efforts.

• Approval of September 9th, 2025 meeting minutes
• Vote on invoices and budget update
• Discussion of project schedule
• Community outreach update

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will approve the minutes from the 9/18/2025 meeting, review old business items such as the Town Meeting update and resource packet, consider feedback on the Human Services Director/Coordinator position, and discuss Assisted Living fees. New business includes a chair discussion and setting the date for the next meeting.

• Approval of minutes from 9/18/2025
• Review of Town Meeting update, resource packet, and presentation slides
• Feedback on Human Services Director/Coordinator position
• Discussion of Assisted Living fees
• Chair discussion and next meeting date

The committee approved the minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting. It also set the next meeting for November 13, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. No other actions were formally decided.

• Approved minutes from 9/18/2025
• Scheduled next meeting for 11/13/2025 at 6:00 p.m.

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a strategic planning session to discuss town valuations, an economic development update, and infrastructure matters. The meeting will also cover town space summaries, committee updates, and a legal update.

• Discussion: Town valuations
• Discussion: Economic development update
• Discussion: Infrastructure update
• Discussion: Town space summary
• Discussion: Legal update

The Select Board held a strategic planning session with members and staff present. Topics discussed included tax‑valuation work, economic‑development goals, infrastructure projects such as crosswalk beacons and the Cambridge‑Bedford intersection, town office space, scholarship committee staffing, zoning‑board quorum issues, and a legal update with the Attorney General’s office. No votes or formal actions were taken during the meeting.

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission’s October 15 meeting will begin with a pledge of allegiance, followed by the secretary’s and treasurer’s reports. Commissioners will consider filling the Mary position and receive updates on the shed, cataloging and scanning project, the police station, and the Halloween event at West School. The agenda also includes an “Other” item for additional business.

• Filling Mary position
• Shed update
• Cataloging and scanning
• Police station update
• Halloween event at West School

The commission voted to accept the Treasurer’s report (5-0-0). Denise Porcello was designated to become the secretary. The Vinebrook overview for the police station was cancelled. The West School will be decorated for Halloween on Oct. 27 at 11:30, and tree branches will be removed on Oct. 16.

• Accepted Treasurer’s report (vote 5-0-0)
• Designated Denise Porcello as future secretary
• Cancelled Vinebrook overview for police station
• Scheduled West School Halloween decoration for Oct 27, 11:30
• Planned removal of tree branches on Oct 16
• Required at least three bids for shed foundation; material list due Dec 12
• Estimated $1,000 cost for preliminary tree work

Public Arts Committee

The Burlington Public Arts Committee will meet to discuss financial updates, the Sculpture Move event, and plans for the Pumpkin painting party and mural projects. The meeting will be held via Webex.

• Financial update
• Update on Sculpture Move event
• Preparations for Pumpkin painting party
• Mural project plans
• Call to artists 2026

The Burlington Public Arts Committee voted to send a $100 gift certificate to Von Larson in appreciation of his work. The meeting also included discussions about financial matters, a pumpkin painting party, and future art projects, but no other formal actions were decided.

• Approved sending a $100 gift certificate to Von Larson

Board of Health

The Burlington Board of Health will approve the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes and receive citizen comments. It will consider two variances for Nexdine food establishments at 55 and 95 Blue Sky Drive. A public hearing will address keeping hens and a pest‑control plan at 1 Liberty Avenue. The board will also discuss a Noise and Odor Control Plan for 171 Cambridge Street and review Retail Program Standards and shared services updates.

• Variances – Nexdine, 55 Blue Sky Drive, unattended food establishment
• Variances – Nexdine, 95 Blue Sky Drive, unattended food establishment
• Hearing – 1 Liberty Avenue, keeping of animals (hens) and pest control plan
• Discussion – Noise and Odor Control Plan, 171 Cambridge Street (Bowwow Villa, Inc.)
• Discussion – Retail Program Standards; Standard 9 – Risk Factor Study

The Board voted 4‑0‑0 to require the permit holder at 1 Liberty Avenue to implement pest‑control services, seal the fence, submit treatment reports and a contract, and report back by October 28. It also approved variances allowing unattended food service at 95 and 55 Blue Sky Drive, each by a 4‑0‑0 vote. The noise and odor control plan for 171 Cambridge Street was approved 4‑0‑0. Several staff reports—including those of the Health Agent, Environmental Engineer, Associate Director of Public Health, and Director of Public Health—were each approved unanimously (4‑0‑0).

• Order 1 Liberty Avenue permit holder to provide pest control, seal fence, submit reports – approved 4-0-0
• Approve variance for unattended food establishment at 95 Blue Sky Drive – approved 4-0-0
• Approve variance for unattended food establishment at 55 Blue Sky Drive – approved 4-0-0
• Approve noise and odor control plan for 171 Cambridge Street – approved 4-0-0
• Approve Health Agent and Associate Health Inspector report – approved 4-0-0
• Approve Environmental Engineer report – approved 4-0-0
• Approve Associate Director of Public Health report – approved 4-0-0
• Approve Director of Public Health and Supervisory Nurse report – approved 4-0-0

School Committee

The Fox Hill School Building Committee will meet via Webex to discuss design milestones and value engineering. The committee is also expected to vote on the approval of the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Review of SD, DD, 60% and CD Milestones
• Discussion of Value Engineering
• Vote on September 16, 2025 meeting minutes

School Committee

The Burlington School Committee will consider several items, including a vote to increase athletic staff support and a vote to approve a grant. Updates will be provided on medication regulations, the MCAS annual report, and school profile for 2025‑2026. Facility updates will include end‑of‑year audit results and reports from the Fox Hill and BHS building committees. The meeting also includes public participation, subcommittee reports, and other announcements.

• Athletic Staff/ Support Increase – Vote
• Grant for Approval – Vote
• Medication Regulations – Update
• Fox Hill School Building Committee – Update
• BHS Building Committee – Update

The committee accepted a $60,000 DESE grant and approved an increase in athletic staff support. It also moved the MSMS Field project to the Conservation Committee and adopted the updated medication administration policy. Several routine items, including warrant and meeting minutes, were approved unanimously.

• Approved MSMS Field move to Conservation Committee (5-0-0)
• Approved warrant as submitted (5-0-0)
• Approved athletic staff/support increase (4-0-0)
• Accepted DESE grant of $60,000 (4-0-0)
• Adopted updated Medication Administration Policy (4-0-0)
• Approved minutes of 9/29/25 (4-0-0)
• Approved minutes of 9/30/25 (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Government Review Committee

The Burlington Government Review Committee met on October 14, 2025 at the Town Hall Annex. The agenda included public comment, approval of minutes, administrative matters, and subcommittee updates. The committee reviewed and discussed draft charter language for the Legislative Branch and began discussions on the Executive Branch, both held at the Collins Center. The meeting concluded with open issues, a parking‑lot review, and a preview of the next meeting.

• Review and discuss draft charter language for the Legislative Branch (Collins Center)
• Begin discussions of the Executive Branch charter language (Collins Center)
• Public comment period
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Open issues and parking‑lot review

The committee approved a motion that ballot positions for local elections will be determined by a public drawing conducted by the Town Clerk. The motion passed unanimously with a 7-0 vote. The committee also approved the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting by an 8-0-1 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved September 9 minutes (8-0-1)
• Approved ballot name order by public drawing (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Information Systems Security Advisory Committee

The Information Systems Security Advisory Committee (ISSAC) will meet virtually on October 14, 2025. The agenda includes public participation, approval of the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes, updates on incident response planning for schools, an infrastructure refresh project, a second tabletop exercise, and a briefing for the Select Board. The committee will consider adopting Burlington’s Network and Electronic Resources Usage Policy. New topics may also be discussed before adjournment.

• Consideration of Burlington’s Network and Electronic Resources Usage Policy
• Update on incident response planning for the schools
• Update on infrastructure refresh project
• Plans for a second tabletop exercise
• Select Board briefing

The Information Systems Security Advisory Committee approved the draft minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting by a 7‑0‑1 vote. The committee then voted to adjourn the October 14, 2025 meeting by a 7‑0‑0 vote. No other actions were finalized.

• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Police Station Building Committee

The Police Station Building Committee, meeting jointly with the Select Board, will conduct a site visit of the temporary police station at 171 Middlesex Tpke. The committee will also provide updates on the schedule and budget for the new police station. No decisions are listed; the agenda consists of informational items.

• Site visit of temporary police station at 171 Middlesex Tpke
• Schedule update for new police station
• Budget update for new police station

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will open the meeting, consider public comments, and approve minutes from August 14 and September 11, 2025. It will review a request to determine applicability for an addition at 22 Carol Avenue and hold continued public hearings on notices of intent for construction of an accessory dwelling unit at 20 Gibson Street, redevelopment of the playing field at 114 Winn Street, and material storage at 7 A Street. The commission will also receive an update on a vegetation‑removal violation at 2 Van de Graaff Drive and hear administration reports, including Planning Board comments and upcoming meeting dates.

• Request for Determination of Applicability – 22 Carol Avenue – addition construction
• Notice of Intent – 20 Gibson Street – accessory dwelling unit (DEP #122-725)
• Notice of Intent – 114 Winn Street – playing field redevelopment (DEP #122-713)
• Notice of Intent – 7 A Street – material storage and crushed stone parking (DEP #122-715)
• Violation/Enforcement update – 2 Van de Graaff Drive – vegetation removal

The Conservation Commission approved the permit for the accessory dwelling unit at 20 Gibson Street under Burlington Bylaw Article 14 and the State Wetlands Protection Act. It also waived the 20‑foot no‑disturb buffer, approved a $1,500 performance surety, and adopted a planting plan for 2 Van de Graaff Drive. Several other applications were continued to the October 23 meeting.

• Approved 20 Gibson Street ADU permit (4-0-0)
• Waived 20‑foot no‑disturb buffer zone for 20 Gibson Street (4-0-0)
• Approved performance surety of $1,500 for 20 Gibson Street (4-0-0)
• Adopted planting plan for 2 Van de Graaff Drive (4-0-0)
• Continued 22 Carol Avenue addition request to Oct 23 meeting (4-0-0)
• Continued 114 Winn Street school field redevelopment to Oct 23 meeting (4-0-0)
• Continued 7 A Street material storage request to Oct 23 meeting (4-0-0)
• Approved September 11, 2025 minutes (4-0-0)

School Committee

The School Wellness Advisory Committee will meet on Oct 8, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the School Committee Room at Burlington High School. Committee members will review the district’s wellness policy, discuss school nutrition, and set future meeting dates and next steps. The session includes introductions and a review of norms and roles and responsibilities.

• Introduction and review of norms and roles/responsibilities (Amy Doughty, Lisa Chen)
• Review of wellness policy (Lisa Chen)
• Review of meeting dates (Amy Doughty)
• School nutrition discussion (Keri Noke)
• Next steps planning (Lisa Chen, Amy Doughty)

The committee adopted a revised meeting norm stating, “We disagree with ideas, not with individuals.” It also rescheduled the November 20, 2025 meeting to November 19, 2025, and the April 30, 2026 meeting to April 29, 2026. The committee discussed draft wellness policy changes, including compostable cups, reusable water bottles, and water safety, and outlined next steps for nutrition and food service improvements.

• Adopted revised meeting norm: “We disagree with ideas, not with individuals.”
• Rescheduled November 20, 2025 meeting to November 19, 2025.
• Rescheduled April 30, 2026 meeting to April 29, 2026.
• Planned to investigate providing reusable water bottles to students.
• Committed to consult the water department on drinking water safety.
• Decided to review school store operations for compliance with lunch‑hour restrictions.
• Agreed to use the Offer vs Serve approach to reduce food waste.
• Committed to maintain USDA Smart Snacks and Massachusetts nutrition standards.

Housing Authority

The Burlington Housing Authority will vote to approve $147,876.12 in invoices and payroll, select a law firm for land disposition, and authorize change orders for a driveway repair project.

• Approve $147,876.12 in invoices and payroll
• Select KJP Partners for real estate development counsel
• Authorize three change orders for WP# 048052 driveway repair
• Approve August Cost Comparatives and Extraordinary Expenditure Report
• Report on Tenant Associations

The Burlington Housing Authority Board approved the minutes from the September 10 meeting, authorized payment of $97,524.23 in invoices and $50,351.89 in payroll for September, and accepted the August Cost Comparatives and Extraordinary Expenditure Report. Votes on hiring law firms for a land‑locked parcel were postponed. The board also approved three change orders for driveway repair (WP# 048052).

• Approved minutes of September 10, 2025 meeting (all present voted in favor)
• Approved warrant of paid invoices $97,524.23 and payroll journal $50,351.89 for Sep 1‑30, 2025 (all present voted in favor)
• Approved August Cost Comparatives and Extraordinary Expenditure Report (all present voted in favor)
• Delayed vote on representation of KJP Partners for land‑locked parcel disposition (all present voted in favor)
• Delayed vote on KLP Partners to prepare RFP and engagement letter (all present voted in favor)
• Approved three change orders for WP# 048052 driveway repair, seal and stripe change (all present voted in favor)
• Adjourned the meeting (all present voted in favor)

Democratic Town Committee

The Democratic Town Committee will host a Veterans Administration information night. The event is offered as a public service on a non-partisan basis. No decisions or votes are scheduled for this meeting.

• Veterans Administration information night (public service)

Zoning Bylaw Review Committee

The Zoning Bylaw Review Committee will meet virtually on October 8, 2025. The agenda includes public comment, administrative matters, a draft amendment to definitions, an update on town center signage, discussion of future meetings, and approval of September meeting minutes.

• Draft amendment to ZBRC definitions
• Town Center signage update
• Approval of September meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• Future meeting discussion

The Zoning Bylaw Review Committee approved the September meeting minutes (6‑0‑1). It decided to remove text from the original proposal and submit an amendment that adds a setback definition and updates the density‑regulation schedule. The committee will submit the amended bylaw as a placeholder article for the January town meeting and set tasks and follow‑up meetings to finalize the changes.

• Approved September meeting minutes (vote 6-0-1)
• Removed text from original proposal and will submit amendment adding setback definition and updated density regulation schedule
• Agreed to submit the amended zoning bylaw as a placeholder article for the January town meeting
• Mark Smukler to send list of locations where "yard" should be replaced with "yard setback" before the weekend
• Betsey to submit amended zoning bylaw changes through Liz as placeholder for the January town meeting
• Mark Donahue to prepare and deliver presentation on the zoning bylaw changes at the January town meeting
• Committee to hold a follow‑up meeting on October 22 to approve the final version of the amendment
• Next regular meeting scheduled for November 12 to review and finalize zoning bylaw changes

Board of Appeals

The Burlington Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider special sign permits for two applicants at 6 Wayside Road. One applicant seeks to construct a 65 square foot backlit sign and a blade sign, while the other requests similar signage dimensions. The meeting will also include an administrative session.

• Public hearing for sign permit at 6 Wayside Road (Diamonds & Pearls)
• Public hearing for sign permit at 6 Wayside Road (Golf Galaxy)
• Sign dimensions: 3'2"H x 21'1"L (65 sqft) backlit channel letters
• Sign dimensions: 16"H x 32"L blade sign extending 36" off building
• Meeting held at Town Hall Main Meeting Room, 29 Center St.

Select Board

The Burlington Select Board will consider several items, including a personnel appointment for a Communications Officer, approval of 2026 health insurance rates, and a general license for Van Leeuwen Ice Cream at 75 Middlesex Turnpike Unit 1009. A public hearing will be held on Tuscan Kitchen LLC’s change of d/b/a and alteration of its premises at 2400 District Avenue. The board will also approve handicap appeal processing and receive reports from sub‑committees, the chairman, and the town administrator.

• Appointment of Communications Officer (Town Administrator’s Office)
• Approval of 2026 health insurance rates (Treasurer/Collector’s Office)
• Approval of General License GL-24-43 for Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, 75 Middlesex Turnpike Unit 1009
• Public hearing on Tuscan Kitchen LLC d/b/a change and alteration of premises, 2400 District Avenue
• Approval of Handicap Appeal Processing (Disabilities Access Committee)

The Burlington Select Board approved the appointment of a new Communications Officer and a 14% increase in health insurance rates for the Treasurer/Collector’s Office. It also approved handicap appeal processing for the Disabilities Access Committee, a general license for a new Van Leeuwen store, and the change of d/b/a to Sorella for Tuscan Kitchen after a public hearing. The meeting was adjourned at 6:13 p.m.

• Approved appointment of Communications Officer Laura Zakrewski (5-0-0)
• Approved 2026 health insurance rate increase (14%) for Treasurer/Collector’s Office (5-0-0)
• Approved Handicap Appeal Processing for Disabilities Access Committee (5-0-0)
• Approved General License GL-24-43 for Van Leeuwen, 75 Middlesex Turnpike Unit 1009 (5-0-0)
• Opened public hearing for Tuscan Kitchen d/b/a Tuscan Kitchen, 2400 District Ave (5-0-0)
• Closed public hearing for Tuscan Kitchen d/b/a Tuscan Kitchen, 2400 District Ave (5-0-0)
• Approved change of d/b/a to Sorella for Tuscan Kitchen (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:13 p.m. (5-0-0)

Planning Board

The Board will consider an application for endorsement of a plan at 1 Burlington Mall Road submitted by One Burlington Owner, LLC. It will also receive an update on the Burlington High School Project from the School Department. The meeting includes routine items such as public participation, announcements, and other business.

• Application for endorsement of a plan at 1 Burlington Mall Road – One Burlington Owner, LLC (non‑approval item)
• Discussion and update on the Burlington High School Project – Burlington School Department

The board approved the Approval Not Required plan titled “Subdivision Plan of Land 1 Burlington Mall Road” with a unanimous 5-0-0 vote. No other approvals, denials, or tabled items were recorded. The meeting was then adjourned by a 5-0-0 vote.

• Approved Approval Not Required plan “Subdivision Plan of Land 1 Burlington Mall Road” (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Government Review Committee

The Government Review External Communications Subcommittee will discuss updates to the town website. They will review a timeline graphic and the current state of communications. The committee will decide what items to bring back to the full Government Review Committee.

• Website content updates
• Timeline graphic and current state discussion
• Determine items to bring back to the BGRC

School Committee

The Burlington School Committee will consider several votes, including approval of out‑of‑state travel and a grant application. Committee members will conduct second readings of the Burlington Middle and Elementary School handbooks and a first reading of the Food Services Program Civil Rights Policy. An update and vote from the Fox Hill School Building Committee will be presented, and the board will hold an executive session to address an open‑meeting‑law complaint.

• Out of State Travel – Vote
• Grant for Approval – Vote
• Burlington Middle School Handbook – 2nd Reading
• Fox Hill School Building Committee – Update Members – Vote expected
• Executive Session to acknowledge and discuss open‑meeting‑law complaint

The committee voted unanimously to accept a $456,617 competitive grant from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for Pre‑K to Grade 3 literacy initiatives. It also approved out‑of‑state travel for three teachers/librarians to a national conference, and adopted the middle and elementary school handbooks, the Food Services Civil Rights Policy, and a recommendation for proprietary items in the Fox Hill School Building project. Additionally, the committee removed a member from the Fox Hill School Building Committee.

• Approved out‑of‑state travel for three teachers/librarians to attend conference (5‑0‑0)
• Approved acceptance of $456,617 DESE grant for Pre‑K‑Grade 3 early literacy (5‑0‑0)
• Approved Burlington Middle School Handbook (5‑0‑0)
• Approved Burlington Elementary School Handbook (5‑0‑0)
• Approved Food Services Program Civil Rights Policy (5‑0‑0)
• Approved removal of Mr. George Papayannis from Fox Hill School Building Committee (5‑0‑0)
• Approved recommendation of proprietary items for Fox Hill School Building construction documents (5‑0‑0)

School Committee

The Transportation Subcommittee of the Burlington School Committee will meet on September 30, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Small Conference Room, 123 Cambridge Street. The agenda includes a pledge of allegiance, a discussion of contract language, and adjournment. No specific contract terms are listed in the agenda.

• Pledge of Allegiance (opening ceremony)
• Discussion of contract language (no details provided)

Select Board

The Select Board will first observe the Pledge of Allegiance. It will then consider approving a special election for 2025 by setting the election date and taking related actions.

• Pledge of Allegiance (routine opening)
• Consideration of setting the date for a 2025 special election and related actions

School Committee

The School Committee and Ways & Means Education Subcommittee are holding a special meeting. The primary purpose is to address potential Town Meeting adjustments.

• Town Meeting adjustments

The committee confirmed that the District School Choice account could cover the cost of the special election (TM Warrant Article #4), as verified by the finance director and town counsel. No policy, budget, or program decisions were approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Motion to adjourn carried unanimously (5-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will consider several routine items, including appointing members to three committees, approving trail signs for the Landlocked Forest, and granting general licenses to two food‑service businesses. The agenda also includes sub‑committee, chairman, and town administrator reports, as well as a public comment period.

• Appointments to Council on Aging Committee, Informational Security Systems Advisory Committee, and Historical Committee
• Approval of trail signs for the Landlocked Forest (Conservation)
• General license GL-25-43 for Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, 75 Middlesex Turnpike Unit 1009
• General license GL-25-45 for Nexdine Cafeteria, 95 Blue Sky Drive

The board approved appointments to the Council on Aging Committee, the Informational Security Systems Advisory Committee, and the Historical Committee. It approved the installation of new conservation signs after review. It postponed the Van Leeuwen Ice Cream general license (GL‑25‑43) and approved the Nexdine license (GL‑25‑45) to operate at 95 Blue Sky Drive.

• Approved appointments to Council on Aging, Informational Security Systems Advisory, and Historical Committees (5-0-0)
• Approved new conservation signs (5-0-0)
• Postponed GL‑25‑43 Van Leeuwen Ice Cream general license (5-0-0)
• Approved GL‑25‑45 Nexdine general license for 95 Blue Sky Drive (5-0-0)

Recreation

The Recreation Commission will convene to approve minutes from August and September, review reports from the Director and Assistant Director, and consider a request for reserved fund expenditures.

• Approval of August 18 and September 4, 2025 minutes
• Director of Parks & Recreation Report
• Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation Report
• Reserved fund expenditure request
• Subcommittee Report

The board voted to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Ryan moved, Vice Chair Norden seconded, and the motion passed 4‑0‑0. The meeting ended at 6:53 p.m.

• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Town Clerk

The Town Meeting will vote to fill the open Precinct 3 member seat. Residents interested in serving must be registered voters in Precinct 3 and email the Town Clerk by September 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM. The vote will take place at 6:45 PM on September 29, 2025, before the regular Town Meeting, at Burlington High School.

• Vacancy in Town Meeting Member seat – Precinct 3 (vote by remaining members)

Board of Health

The Board of Health Subcommittee will meet to consider one application. The body is reviewing a request for a private well at a specific property.

• Private well application for 310 Cambridge Street (New York Capital Investment Group LLC/Prestige Car Wash)

Planning Board

The Burlington Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing to consider a petition by the Nordblom Company to amend the Zoning Bylaws Article VIII Section 8.6.0, which governs the MBTA Communities Multi-Family Overlay District. The meeting will be held in-person at the Basement Meeting Room of the Burlington Town Hall Annex.

• Continued public hearing on MBTA Communities multi-family district zoning amendment
• Petition submitted by Nordblom Company and affiliates
• Meeting location: Basement Meeting Room, Burlington Town Hall Annex, 25 Center Street

The Board voted 4-2-0 to recommend favorably on Warrant Article 12, amending Zoning Bylaw Article VIII Section 8.6.0 to create a third sub‑district “C”. A motion to close the public hearing on the matter passed unanimously (6-0-0). The meeting was then adjourned by a 6-0-0 vote.

• Closed public hearing on MBTA Communities Multi‑Family Overlay (6-0-0)
• Recommended favorably on Warrant Article 12 to amend Zoning Bylaw Article VIII Section 8.6.0, creating sub‑district “C” (4-2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several Notice of Intent applications, including a playing‑field redevelopment at 114 Winn Street and a new dwelling at 128 Lexington Street. It will also consider a request for determination of applicability for an addition at 22 Carol Avenue. Additionally, the commission will discuss a proposed development and resource‑area relocation at 0 Cambridge Street.

• Request for determination of applicability – 22 Carol Avenue (addition) – Felix Ramos
• Notice of Intent – 114 Winn Street – Burlington Public Schools – redevelop playing field (DEP #122-713)
• Notice of Intent – 128 Lexington Street – John Caruso – demolish dwelling & construct new dwelling (DEP #122-723)
• Notice of Intent – 7 A Street – American Maplewood properties, LLC – material storage and crushed stone parking (DEP #122-715)
• Discussion – 0 Cambridge Street (35‑115) – proposed development & resource area relocation

The Conservation Commission approved the August 14, 2025 minutes and continued multiple Notice of Intent items to the October 9 meeting. It closed hearings and adopted findings, permits and conditions for projects at 128 Lexington Street, 4 Freeport Drive, and other sites. The board also approved a waiver of a 20‑foot no‑disturb zone and required performance sureties of $3,500 and $1,000. All motions passed unanimously (6‑0‑0).

• Approved August 14, 2025 minutes (6-0-0)
• Continued 22 Carol Avenue addition to Oct 9 meeting (6-0-0)
• Closed hearing on 128 Lexington Street demolition/new dwelling (6-0-0)
• Waived 20‑foot no‑disturb zone for 128 Lexington Street (6-0-0)
• Adopted permit conditions for 4 Freeport Drive entryway (6-0-0)
• Required performance surety of $3,500 for 128 Lexington Street (6-0-0)
• Required performance surety of $1,000 for 4 Freeport Drive (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Board of Assessors

The Burlington Board of Assessors will consider three items: approval of the previous meeting minutes, signing of motor vehicle abatements and related commitments, and a closed‑session discussion of abatements. The Town Appraiser will also provide an update on pending real‑estate values for fiscal year 2026.

• Approve previous meeting minutes
• Sign motor vehicle abatements and commitment
• Executive session to discuss any and all matters relating to abatements
• Town Appraiser report on pending real‑estate values for FY26

The Board approved the prior meeting minutes with a 3-0-0 vote. It then entered an executive session to discuss abatements and Appellate Tax Board matters, exited that session later, and adjourned the meeting, each action approved 3-0-0.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (3-0-0)
• Entered executive session on abatements and Appellate Tax Board matters (3-0-0)
• Exited executive session (3-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0-0)

Town Meeting

The Burlington Town Meeting held an informational session to review and present articles for the September 29 Town Meeting warrant. Attendees will hear about the Burlington High School construction project and an amendment to the MBTA Communities Multi‑Family Overlay District. The meeting is open to the public in person and via WebEx.

• Burlington High School Construction Project
• MBTA Communities Multi-Family Overlay District Amendment

School Committee

The MSMS Field Subcommittee will hear a NESRA presentation and hold a vote on the field design. The meeting will also include a project update and discussion. Public participation is scheduled before the vote.

• NESRA presentation with expected field design vote
• Project update on the field project
• Project discussion
• Public participation

The subcommittee voted unanimously to approve the Marshall Simonds Middle School field design and to advance the project to the School Committee and Conservation for continued Notice of Intent steps. The motion was moved by Mr. Hanafin and seconded by Mr. Chuna. No public participation was recorded, and the meeting adjourned at 6:41 PM.

• Approved field design and NOI steps (9-0-0)

Select Board

The Burlington Select Board will consider and vote on five warrant articles that will be presented to the September Town Meeting. The articles include funding for the Burlington High School construction project, an amendment to the MBTA Communities Multi‑Family Overlay District, and funding for the Burlington Police Command Officers’ and Patrolmen’s Association contracts. The board will also review and approve a development agreement. Additional agenda items include public comment, sub‑committee reports, and reports from the chairman and town administrator.

• Article 3: Burlington High School Construction Project
• Article 12: Amend MBTA Communities Multi Family Overlay District
• Article 4: Fund Election Costs for Debt Exclusion
• Article 6: Fund Burlington Police Command Officers’ Contract
• Article 7: Fund Burlington Police Patrolmen’s Association Contract

The board approved all five September Town Meeting warrant articles, with vote totals of 5‑0‑0, 5‑0‑0, 4‑1‑0, 5‑0‑0, and 4‑0‑1. It also approved the development agreement for 129‑131 Middlesex Turnpike by a 5‑0‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved September Town Meeting Warrant Article (5-0-0)
• Approved September Town Meeting Warrant Article (5-0-0)
• Approved September Town Meeting Warrant Article (4-1-0)
• Approved September Town Meeting Warrant Article (5-0-0)
• Approved September Town Meeting Warrant Article (4-0-1)
• Approved Development Agreement for 129-131 Middlesex Turnpike (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee will hold its regular administration at the start of the meeting. The main business item is Article 12, which proposes amending Article VIII, Section 8.6.0 to create a MBTA Communities Multi-Family 13 Overlay District. The committee will also address any other business related to warrant articles from the September Town Meeting before adjourning.

• Amend Article VIII, Section 8.6.0 to establish a MBTA Communities Multi-Family 13 Overlay District (Article 12)
• Discuss other business linked to warrant articles from the September Town Meeting

Planning Board

The Burlington Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing on a petition to amend Zoning Bylaws Article VIII Section 8.6.0, titled “MBTA Communities Multi-Family Overlay District.” The petition was submitted by Nordblom Company and its affiliates NWP Building 34 LLC and NWP Building 35 LLC. The meeting also includes standard agenda items such as call to order, public participation, announcements, legal notices, and administrative matters.

• Petition to amend Zoning Bylaws Article VIII Section 8.6.0 “MBTA Communities Multi-Family Overlay District” – submitted by Nordblom Company, NWP Building 34 LLC, and NWP Building 35 LLC

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will consider updates from the Town Meeting and review a resource packet and presentation slides. Members will hear feedback from various boards and committees regarding the Human Services Director/Coordinator position. The committee will also discuss chair matters and set the date for the next meeting. No formal actions are listed beyond approving the previous meeting minutes.

• Approve minutes from 8/14/2025
• Town Meeting update
• Review resource packet
• Discuss feedback on Human Services Director/Coordinator position
• Chair discussion and next meeting date

The committee approved the minutes from the 8/14/2025 meeting by a unanimous 4‑0 vote. No other motions were adopted. The board discussed ongoing items such as the resource packet and staffing updates, noting they will continue to be worked on.

• Approved minutes from 8/14/2025 (4-0)

Board of Health

The Tri-Ton Coalition Advisory Board will meet to review program and tobacco updates. The board is also scheduled to discuss a new Public Health Nurse (PHN) staff position.

• Approval of May 28, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of new PHN staff position
• Program updates
• Tobacco updates

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the May 28, 2025 meeting. A motion to replace the part‑time Community Outreach Worker with a second part‑time Health Inspector was approved, and Burlington HR will post the new Health Inspector position. The board also agreed that Susan and Katie will conduct interviews for the new role.

• Approved May 28, 2025 meeting minutes (approved)
• Approved motion to replace part‑time Community Outreach Worker with a second part‑time Health Inspector (approved)
• Directed Burlington HR to post the new part‑time Health Inspector position (approved)
• Approved Susan and Katie to conduct interviews for the new Health Inspector position (approved)

Historical Commission

The Burlington Historical Commission meeting on September 17, 2025 will include routine reports and a guest presentation. Commissioners will review updates on a shed, cataloging and scanning of collections, the police station, and a potential new display. The agenda also lists a general "Other" item for additional discussion.

• Shed update
• Cataloging/scanning of historical materials
• Police station update
• New display (RCA?)
• Guest presentation by Denise Porcello and Michael Shutan

The commission approved the treasurer’s report with a 5‑0‑0 vote. Members Peter Coppola and Andy Rittenberg were tasked with conducting ultrasounds in the old burial grounds. No other formal actions or approvals were recorded.

• Accepted treasurer’s report (5-0-0)
• Assigned Peter Coppola and Andy Rittenberg to conduct ultrasounds in old burial grounds

School Committee

The Fox Hill School Building Committee will meet on September 16, 2025, at 6:00 PM via Webex and in person at Burlington High School. The agenda includes a vote to approve the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes, a vote on invoices and commitments, and a vote on a proprietary item. Updates will be given on the pre‑qualification electronic bidding process, the school playground, and food‑service trays. The meeting also provides 15 minutes for public comments.

• Approval of the August 19th, 2025 meeting minutes – vote expected
• Invoices and commitments for approval – vote expected
• Prequalification update – electronic bidding – vote expected
• Playground update
• Food service/tray update

Government Review Committee

The Burlington Government Review Committee will review draft charter language and legislative discussions with the Collins Center. The body will also discuss the Town Meeting Handbook and receive an update from the Communication Committee.

• Review of draft charter language with Collins Center
• Discussion of Town Meeting Handbook by Russell Miner
• Communication Committee update

The committee voted to set the Rules Committee at seven members, with no more than two from any precinct, serving three‑year terms. It also approved the Land Use Committee to have nine members, a majority of whom must be town‑meeting members. Jack Kelly was appointed as a full member, creating a vacancy for an alternate, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved Rules Committee composition: 7 members, max 2 per precinct, 3‑year term (all members voted favorably)
• Approved Land Use Committee composition: 9 members, majority town‑meeting members (all members voted favorably)
• Jack Kelly appointed as full member, creating an alternate vacancy (no vote recorded)
• Motion to adjourn passed (all members voted favorably)

Board of Appeals

The Burlington Board of Appeals will hold public hearings at 7:30 P.M. The continued hearing #25-6 concerns Todd Dellaporta’s appeal of a denied apartment proposal on 0 Van Norden Road, cited for zoning violations including lack of street frontage. The new hearing #25-9 involves a variance request by Carolena Sim and Jennifer Nunes, represented by attorney Thomas Murphy, to build an 8‑ft‑deep by 17‑ft‑1‑in front porch at 15 Gloria Circle, reducing the front‑yard setback. Supporting documents for both applications are on file with the Town Clerk and the Board’s website.

• Continued Hearing #25-6 – appeal of denied apartment on 0 Van Norden Road (plot plan filed May 27 2025)
• New Hearing #25-9 – variance request for front‑yard setback at 15 Gloria Circle to add an 8′ × 17′1″ porch
• Public hearing session begins at 7:30 P.M. in Town Hall Main Hearing Room
• Documentation for both applications available at the Town Clerk’s office and Board website
• Adjournment

The Board of Appeals approved hearing 25‑9‑15 for 15 Gloria Circle, allowing a front‑porch variance provided engineering approval is obtained and the car‑port rebuild rights are waived. Earlier, the Board denied a motion to uphold the Building Inspector’s stop‑work order and passed a motion to let the owners proceed under the ADU by‑law. The public hearings were closed and the meeting was adjourned.

• Motion to close first public hearing – PASS 5-0-0
• Motion to support Building Inspector decision and uphold stop‑work order – FAIL 1-0-4
• Motion to not support Building Inspector decision and allow owners to conform to ADU by‑law – PASS 4-1-0
• Motion to close second public hearing – PASS 5-0-0
• Motion to approve hearing 25‑9‑15, 15 Gloria Circle with engineering and car‑port waiver conditions – PASS 5-0-0
• Motion to adjourn the meeting – PASS 5-0-0

General Bylaw Review Committee

The Burlington Bylaw Review Committee will approve the minutes from its previous meeting. It will discuss articles for the January warrant. The committee will also address any other appropriate bylaw business before adjourning.

• Approve minutes of previous meeting
• Discussion on Articles for January Warrant
• Conduct any other appropriate bylaw business

The committee unanimously accepted the amended August meeting minutes. It approved the substance and form of a Capital Plan amendment to Article II, Section 16.0, and an amendment to Article XIII, Section 10 adding a Non‑Emergency Lift Assist Fee. The committee also voted unanimously to support a resolution concerning access to the town's ICE retention center.

• Approved August meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved amendment to Article II, Section 16.0 (6-0-0)
• Approved amendment to Article XIII, Section 10 adding Non‑Emergency Lift Assist Fee (5-0-1)
• Approved resolution on accessing ICE retention center (6-0-0)

Disability Access Commission

The Disability Access Commission will consider and approve the minutes from its June 2025 meeting. It will hear updates and requests from a Burlington School Department representative. The commission will vote on allocating funds for handicap parking appeals and receive an update on the handicap parking fine fund. Any last‑minute items may also be discussed before adjournment.

• Approve minutes from the June 2025 meeting
• Approve handicap parking appeal funds
• Handicap parking fine fund update
• Burlington School Department representative updates/requests
• Discussion of any last‑minute new or old business

The Disability Access Commission unanimously approved the June 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved a $5,000 allocation to process handicap parking appeals. The commission then adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved June 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 set‑aside for handicap parking appeals processing (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Meeting

The Burlington Town Meeting will discuss resolutions addressing violations at the ICE Facility. It will also review a proposed Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Bylaw. Both items are scheduled for the September 15, 2025 meeting.

• Resolutions concerning violations at the ICE Facility
• Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Bylaw

Youth & Family Services

The Board of Directors will meet to approve minutes from May 5, 2025. The session includes an agency update and a discussion on old and new initiatives.

• Approval of May 5, 2025 minutes
• Director's agency update
• Discussion of old and new initiatives

The board approved the minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting with a 5‑0‑2 vote. A physical posture screening for students was approved (no vote recorded). The meeting adjournment was approved unanimously, 7‑0‑0. No other formal actions were decided.

• Approved May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-2)
• Approved physical posture screening (no vote recorded)
• Approved meeting adjournment unanimously (7-0-0)

Government Review Committee

The Government Review External Communications Subcommittee will provide an update on the town’s budget. It will review recent notices in town publications and begin discussing key messaging moments. The committee will also examine the website plan and consider the use of social media accounts.

• Budget discussion update
• Notices in town publications update
• Begin discussion of key moments and messaging
• Review Website Plan
• Discuss social media accounts

Select Board

The Select Board Water Subcommittee will meet on September 11, 2025 to consider a water dispute involving the property at 38 Wilmington Road. No other agenda items are listed.

• Water dispute at 38 Wilmington Road

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings and review requests for determination of applicability for several local projects. The body is considering proposals for new dwellings, additions, and a playing field redevelopment.

• 114 Winn Street: Continued hearing for Burlington Public Schools playing field redevelopment
• 7 A Street: Continued hearing for American Maplewood properties, LLC material storage and crushed stone parking
• 11 Lexington Street: Continued hearing regarding Burlington Wetlands Bylaw for a new dwelling
• 128 Lexington Street: Public hearing for John Caruso to demolish and construct a new dwelling
• 10 Grandview Avenue: Public hearing for All Matters Construction to replace a deck and stairs

The Conservation Commission approved a negative conditional determination for the 61 Lexington Street demolition and new‑home project and required a $1,000 performance surety. It adopted the findings, conditions, and a $2,500 performance surety for the 11 Lexington Street demolition and new‑home project. Several notices of intent were continued to the September 25 meeting, and the minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting were approved.

• Approved negative conditional determination for 61 Lexington Street (6-0-0)
• Approved $1,000 performance surety posting for 61 Lexington Street (6-0-0)
• Continued hearing for 22 Carol Avenue addition (6-0-0)
• Continued hearing for 114 Winn Street school field redevelopment (6-0-0)
• Continued hearing for 7 A Street material storage project (6-0-0)
• Closed hearing and adopted findings/conditions for 11 Lexington Street (6-0-0)
• Adopted $2,500 performance surety posting for 11 Lexington Street (6-0-0)
• Approved minutes of July 10, 2025 (6-0-0)

Housing Authority

The Burlington Housing Authority board will vote on several financial and program items, including the new Section 8 passbook rate that takes effect on January 1, 2026. It will also approve the FY 2026 annual plan for state‑aided public housing and review cost comparatives and extraordinary expenditures. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and payroll invoices.

• Approve minutes of the August 13, 2025 board meeting
• Approve paid invoices of $5,185.53 and payroll journal of $22,533.12 for August 2025
• Approve July cost comparatives and extraordinary expenditure report
• Approve the proposed annual plan for Fiscal Year 2026 for state‑aided public housing
• Approve the new Section 8 passbook rate starting January 1, 2026

The Burlington Housing Authority Board approved the FY2026 State‑Aided Public Housing Annual Plan, a new Section 8 passbook rate effective Jan 1 2026, and the August 2025 invoices and payroll journal. It also approved the July Cost Comparatives and Extraordinary Expenditure Report and ratified the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting. All motions passed with unanimous support from those present.

• Approved FY2026 State‑Aided Public Housing Annual Plan (unanimous)
• Approved new Section 8 passbook rate starting Jan 1 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved August 2025 paid invoices ($5,185.53) and payroll journal ($22,533.12) (unanimous)
• Approved July Cost Comparatives and Extraordinary Expenditure Report (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the August 12, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Bylaw Review Committee

The Zoning Bylaw Review Committee will consider a warrant article to amend Article VIII Section 8.6.0 of the MBTA Communities Multi‑Family Overlay District and a draft amendment to its definitions. The committee will also receive an update on town‑center signage and vote to approve the July meeting minutes. A public comment period is scheduled at the start of the meeting.

• Review and vote on amendment to Article VIII Section 8.6.0 MBTA Communities Multi‑Family Overlay District
• Review ZBRC amendment draft – definitions
• Town Center signage update
• Approval of July meeting minutes
• Public comment period

The Zoning Bylaw Review Committee voted 6-0-0 to approve the amendment to Article VII Section 8.6.0 for the MBTA Communities Multi-Family Overlay District as submitted by Sally Willard. The committee also approved the minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting by a 6-0-0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:07 p.m. following a unanimous motion.

• Approved MBTA Communities Multi-Family Overlay District amendment (6-0-0)
• Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:07 p.m. (6-0-0)

Board of Health

The Burlington Board of Health will consider an application for a special permit at 171 Cambridge Street submitted by Bowwow Villa, Inc. It will also review a variance request for an external grease interceptor at JulieAnne’s Bakery & Café, 154 Cambridge St., Unit 3. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of the July 22, 2025 minutes, staff reports, and public comment time.

• Application for Special Permit, 171 Cambridge Street (Bowwow Villa, Inc)
• Variance request for external grease interceptor at JulieAnne’s Bakery & Café, 154 Cambridge St., Unit 3
• Approval of July 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Staff reports from Health Agent, Environmental Engineer, Associate Director of Public Health, Director of Public Health
• Citizen’s Time and Chairman’s Report

The Board approved the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes and a variance allowing an above‑ground grease interceptor for JulieAnne’s Bakery. It also moved the Bowwow Villa dog daycare and boarding kennel special permit to the next meeting for further review. Several staff reports were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0-0)
• Approved variance for JulieAnne’s Bakery external grease interceptor (3-0-0)
• Approved continuation and review of Bowwow Villa dog daycare special permit at next meeting (3-0-0)
• Approved Health Agent report (3-0-0)
• Approved Environmental Engineer report (2-0-0)
• Approved Associate Director of Public Health report (3-0-0)
• Approved Director of Public Health and related reports (3-0-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (3-0-0)

School Committee

The Burlington School Committee will approve the meeting warrant and minutes, hear a brief public comment period, and receive subcommittee reports. It will vote on items including a new Science Club request, an update to the Special Olympics stipend, and first or second readings of various handbooks and policies. The committee will also get updates on finance, facilities, and building committees, and hold an executive session to discuss a federal student‑privacy complaint.

• Vote on new Science Club request
• Vote on update to Special Olympics Stipend (Category 1 to Unified Games Category 2)
• Second reading vote on Survey Policies
• Second reading vote on Fall Screenings
• First reading vote on Burlington Elementary School Handbook

The Burlington School Committee approved the final draft of the BHS Handbook (5-0-0). It also approved a $500 stipend for the Science Club and a category change for the Special Olympics stipend (both 5-0-0). Additional policies for surveys, fall health screenings, and the Wayfinder pre‑test were adopted with votes ranging from 4-1-0 to 5-0-0.

• Approved BHS Handbook (5-0-0)
• Approved $500 Science Club stipend (5-0-0)
• Approved Special Olympics stipend category change (5-0-0)
• Approved BPS non‑academic survey policy with “Guardian” wording (4-1-0)
• Approved BPS YRBS Survey Policy with “Guardian” wording (4-1-0)
• Approved four fall health screenings (vision, hearing, postural, BMI) (5-0-0)
• Approved Wayfinder pre‑test for grades 3‑5 and 6‑12 (4-1-0)
• Approved meeting warrant (5-0-0)

Government Review Committee

The Burlington Government Review Committee will hear public comment and approve the previous meeting minutes. It will address administrative matters and continue legislative discussion by introducing draft charter language. The committee will then consider next steps, review open issues, and preview the next meeting.

The Government Review Committee approved the August 26, 2026 meeting minutes by unanimous roll‑call vote. Members agreed to keep the current warrant‑article submission deadlines and the existing number of Town Meeting members unchanged. The committee voted to recommend changing the Town Moderator term to three years. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 26, 2026 minutes (unanimous roll‑call)
• Recommended keeping warrant‑article deadlines as is
• Recommended no change to number of Town Meeting members
• Recommended changing Town Moderator term to three years
• Consensus that three annual Town Meetings works well
• Motion to adjourn passed

Burlington High School Building Committee

The Burlington High School Building Committee will meet to discuss the project schedule and community outreach. The committee is expected to vote on the approval of invoices, a budget update, and the project estimate for submission to Town Meeting.

• Vote on project estimate for submission to Town Meeting
• Vote on invoices and budget update
• Discussion of project and Select Board/Town Meeting submission schedules
• Community outreach update

Information Systems Security Advisory Committee

The Information Systems Security Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting to receive public input, approve the minutes from its August 12, 2025 meeting, and receive updates on ongoing security projects. Topics include incident response planning for schools, an infrastructure refresh project, and a second tabletop exercise. The committee will also consider adopting the town’s Network and Electronic Resources Usage Policy before moving to any new topics.

• Approve minutes from the August 12, 2025 ISSAC meeting
• Update on incident response planning for the schools
• Update on the infrastructure refresh project
• Discuss plans for a second tabletop exercise
• Consideration of Burlington’s Network and Electronic Resources Usage Policy

The committee approved the draft minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting by a 6‑0‑1 vote. Rob Neufeld was moved to non‑voting status and Mike Charette was added as a voting member. The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous 7‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (6-0-1)
• Rob Neufeld moved to non‑voting status; Mike Charette appointed voting member
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Capital Budget Committee

The Rules Committee and Capital Budget Committee will discuss the Town Meeting Warrant Article #11 Capital Plan Report. After that discussion, the meeting will address any new business items that arise.

• Discussion of Town Meeting Warrant Article #11 – Capital Plan Report
• New Business

The committee approved a warrant article directing the Town Administrator to present an overview of any capital budget items exceeding $5 million over the next ten years. The Rules Committee approved the request by a 5‑2 vote and the Capital Budget Committee approved it by a 5‑1 vote. The committee also considered the proposed Burlington High School building project and the Rules Committee voted against it, 2‑3‑1. No further action on the high‑school project was taken.

• Approved Town Administrator overview of $5M+ capital items (Rules Committee 5-2)
• Approved Town Administrator overview of $5M+ capital items (Capital Budget Committee 5-1)
• Rejected Burlington High School building project (Rules Committee 2-3-1)

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on amendments to the September Town Meeting Warrant. The meeting also includes personnel appointments and a general license approval.

• Vote on adding a Non-Emergency Lift Assist Fee to Article XIII Section 10
• Vote to amend and rename the Stormwater and Erosion and Sedimentation Control Bylaw Article
• General License approval for Tatte Bakery & Café at 101 Middlesex Turnpike
• Personnel appointments for Police Department Patrol Officers
• Personnel appointment for Treasurer/Collector Department Accounting Specialist

The Select Board approved several appointments, a new general license, and two Town Meeting article amendments. The amendments add a non‑emergency lift assist fee to Article XIII Section 10 and rename Article 14 Section 6 to address stormwater, erosion and sedimentation control. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved Police Department appointments of Kenneth Saidah, Andrew Lalli, Taylor Girouard, and Matthew Qualey (effective 10/14/2025) (5-0-0)
• Approved Treasurer/Collector appointment of Brunilda Llangozi (effective 9/9/2025) (4-0-0)
• Approved new general license for Tatte Bakery & Café, 101 Middlesex Turnpike GL-25-39 (5-0-0)
• Approved amendment to Article XIII Section 10 to add Non‑Emergency Lift assist Fee (5-0-0)
• Approved amendment and rename of Article 14 Section 6 to Stormwater, Erosion and Sedimentation Control (5-0-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (5-0-0)

Planning Board

The Board approved HDR Holdings, LLC (doing business as Wonder) to operate a fast‑casual restaurant at 5 Burlington Mall Road under multiple special permits. It also approved Pressed Café Burlington, LLC for a similar expansion at 200 District Avenue. Both approvals were passed with a 6‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved motion to take item 7.a out of order (6-0-0)
• Approved motion to continue public hearing on MBTA Communities Multi‑Family Overlay petition to Sep 18 (6-0-0)
• Approved motion to combine items 7.b, 7.c, and 7.d for discussion (6-0-0)
• Approved HDR Holdings' special permits for a fast‑casual restaurant at 5 Burlington Mall Road (6-0-0)
• Approved Pressed Café Burlington's special permit for expansion at 200 District Avenue (6-0-0)
• Accepted minutes for June 5, June 25, and July 17, 2025 (4-0-2)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (6-0-0)

Recreation

The Recreation Commission approved the August 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It awarded the $1.95 million Overlook Park renovation contract to M.J. Cataldo, approved a $24,000 Simonds Park painting contract to Katco Contracting, and extended the Burlington Players lease for one year at $1. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 18, 2025 minutes (4-0-0)
• Awarded Overlook Park renovation to M.J. Cataldo, $1.95M (4-0-1)
• Awarded Simonds Park painting to Katco Contracting, $24,000 (5-0-0)
• Approved Burlington Players 1‑year lease at $1 (5-0-0)
• Inducted Emma Andrus into Parks & Recreation Hall of Fame (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Board of Appeals

The Burlington Board of Appeals held a public hearing on an ADU appeal for 0 Van Norden. After discussion, members unanimously (5‑0‑0) voted to continue the case to the September 16, 2025 meeting. Additional procedural motions—including a recess, closing the public hearing, approving prior minutes, and adjourning—were also passed unanimously.

• Motion to recess 5-0-0 (passed)
• Motion to continue “0 Van Norden” to 9/16/2025 5-0-0 (passed)
• Motion to close the public hearing 5-0-0 (passed)
• Motion to approve minutes from previous meeting 5-0-0 (passed)
• Motion to adjourn 5-0-0 (passed)

Government Review Committee

The Government Review Committee unanimously approved the Stakeholder Communications Sub‑Committee’s interview strategy to gather confidential input from town staff. It also approved using the current town website for external communications about the Committee’s work. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Stakeholder Communications Sub‑Committee interview strategy (7‑0)
• Approved use of current website for external communications (7‑0)
• Motion to adjourn passed (7‑0)

Planning Board

The Board approved a special permit for Refresh Park LLC to change ownership of an existing therapeutic massage business at 75 Middlesex Turnpike. It also promoted Caleb Zimmerman to Assistant Director of Planning and continued several pending applications to the September 4 meeting. All motions passed unanimously.

• Took item 7a out of order for discussion (5-0-0)
• Continued public hearing on MBTA Communities Multi‑Family Overlay District petition to Sep 4 (5-0-0)
• Took item 7b out of order for discussion (5-0-0)
• Accepted withdrawal of Zoning Bylaws Article II definitions petition (5-0-0)
• Promoted Caleb Zimmerman to Assistant Director of Planning (5-0-0)
• Approved special permit for Refresh Park LLC, massage therapy, 75 Middlesex Turnpike (5-0-0)
• Continued HDR Holdings (Wonder) special permit applications to Sep 4 (5-0-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0-0)

School Committee

The Policy Subcommittee is meeting to discuss proposed policies regarding surveys. The discussion will focus on youth risk behavior and other non-academic surveys.

• Discussion of Youth Risk Behavior Survey policy
• Discussion of Other Non-Academic Surveys policy

School Committee

The committee approved a 3.5% salary increase and a one‑year contract extension for Superintendent Dr. Eric Conti. It also approved a $250,000 transfer into the Accrued Liability Reserve Fund, authorized a marching band field trip to Hampton Beach, and voted to destroy outdated curriculum materials. All motions passed with votes of 4‑0‑0 except the salary increase, which passed 3‑1‑0.

• Approved $250,000 budget transfer to Accrued Liability Reserve Fund (4-0-0)
• Approved 3.5% salary increase and 1‑year contract extension for Superintendent Dr. Eric Conti (3-1-0)
• Approved out‑of‑state marching band trip to Hampton Beach on 8/23/25 (4-0-0)
• Approved destruction of outdated protocols, evaluation instruments, and curriculum (4-0-0)
• Approved warrant as submitted (4-0-0)
• Approved minutes of 6/24/25 (4-0-0)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (4-0-0)
• Adjourned regular session (4-0-0)

General Bylaw Review Committee

The Burlington Bylaw Review Committee will meet remotely to discuss amendments to the capital plan, stormwater control bylaws, and municipal tax payment agreements for the September warrant. The committee will also plan articles for the January 2026 Town Meeting.

• Amend Article II, Section 16.0 Capital Plan Report
• Amend Stormwater and Erosion and Sedimentation Control Bylaw
• Amend Article XIII, Section 10 to add Non-Emergency Lift Assist Fee
• Amend Article VII, Section 6.0 Municipal Tax Payment Agreements
• Discuss articles for January 2026 Town Meeting

The committee accepted the July meeting minutes as amended with a 6‑0‑0 vote. It unanimously approved the substance and form of the Stormwater and Erosion and Sedimentation Control Bylaw amendment (7‑0‑0). Article VII, Section 6.0 on Municipal Tax Payment Agreements was withdrawn from the Town Meeting warrant. Members decided to discontinue Zoom and use a different meeting platform for future sessions.

• Accepted July minutes as amended (6-0-0)
• Approved Stormwater and Erosion and Sedimentation Control Bylaw amendment (7-0-0)
• Withdrew Article VII, Section 6.0 Municipal Tax Payment Agreements from warrant
• Decided to discontinue Zoom and adopt another meeting platform

Select Board

The Burlington Select Board voted to approve the draft September 29, 2025 Town Meeting Warrant Index. The motion passed unanimously with a 4-0-0 vote. The board then adjourned the meeting by unanimous vote.

• Approved September 29, 2025 Town Meeting Warrant Index (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Recreation

The Recreation Commission will meet to discuss park reports and review policies regarding safe driving and property use. The body will also consider an award for the Rahanis Park basketball court renovation and a request for temporary lights from BYSA.

• Award for Rahanis Park Basketball Court Renovation Project
• Reserved Fund Report and Expenditures
• Policy review for Safe Driving at Work and Use of Town & Personal Property
• BYSA request for temporary lights

The Recreation Commission approved the July 14, 2025 minutes (5-0-0). It authorized $10,000 each from the revolving fund to refinish the recreation gym floor, renovate the sand‑volleyball court at Rahanis Park, and complete the disc‑golf course at Simonds Park, all with unanimous votes. The commission also awarded the $114,507 basketball‑court renovation contract to Vermont Recreational Surfacing and Fencing Inc. and approved $2,500 for Director Egan’s NRPA conference travel and a request for temporary lighting at Mary Cummings Park, each by 5-0-0.

• Approved July 14, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved $10,000 to refinish recreation gym floor and clean ducts (5-0-0)
• Approved $10,000 to renovate sand volleyball court at Rahanis Park (5-0-0)
• Approved $10,000 to complete disc golf course at Simonds Park (5-0-0)
• Awarded $114,507 basketball court renovation contract to Vermont Recreational Surfacing and Fencing Inc. (5-0-0)
• Approved $2,500 for Director Egan’s NRPA conference attendance (5-0-0)
• Approved BYSA request for temporary lighting at Mary Cummings Park (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Police Station Building Committee

The subcommittee reviewed the temporary police station construction update, demolition plans, and related site issues. After discussion, the committee approved the meeting minutes.

• Approved meeting minutes

Government Review Committee

The External Communications Sub-Committee of the Burlington Government Review Committee is meeting to discuss and finalize a recommendation. The group will review a proposed communications plan spreadsheet and an outline of their findings.

• Review of proposed communications plan spreadsheet
• Discussion of recommendation outline for the BGRC
• Finalization of committee recommendation

Human Services Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting by a 3‑0 vote. Members discussed a draft job description for a new Human Services Director/Coordinator position. They decided to create a 1‑10 slide presentation for the upcoming Town Meeting, with Carl assigned to develop the slides. The next meeting was tentatively scheduled for September 18, 2025 at 6 p.m.

• Approved minutes from 7/17/2025 (3-0 vote)
• Planned 1‑10 slide Town Meeting presentation; Carl to develop slides
• Tentatively set next meeting for 9/18/2025 at 6 p.m.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission voted unanimously to issue Certificates of Compliance for three projects on Cambridge Street. It also issued negative conditional determinations (with a waiver) for tree removal at 75 Mill Street, a deck at 6 Sewall Street, and an above‑ground pool at 26 Park Drive. A positive determination was approved for a commercial well at 310 Cambridge Street, and the commission adopted findings, conditions and a $2,000 performance guarantee for the 1 Elizabeth Avenue project.

• Issued Certificate of Compliance for DEP #122-376 (62 Cambridge St) – vote 6-0-0
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for DEP #122-378 (62 Cambridge St) – vote 6-0-0
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for DEP #122-619 (64 Cambridge St) – vote 6-0-0
• Issued negative conditional determination and waiver for 75 Mill St tree removal – vote 6-0-0
• Issued negative conditional determination for 6 Sewall St deck project – vote 6-0-0
• Issued negative conditional determination for 26 Park Dr above‑ground pool – vote 6-0-0
• Approved positive determination for 310 Cambridge St commercial well – vote 6-0-0
• Adopted findings, conditions and $2,000 performance guarantee for DEP #122-722 (1 Elizabeth Ave) – vote 6-0-0

Housing Authority

The Resident Advisory Board met for a public hearing regarding the FY 2025 - 2029 Federal Five-Year Annual Plan. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.

• Public hearing on FY 2025 - 2029 Federal Five-Year Annual Plan

School Committee

The Marshall Simonds Middle School Field Subcommittee reviewed the revised field design, including extra scoreboards, terraced seating, accessible pathways, and parking. No formal vote was taken, and the updated design package will be presented at the September 22, 2025 meeting for future approval. No public participation was recorded.

Information Systems Security Advisory Committee

The Information Systems Security Advisory Committee approved the July 8 meeting minutes. It then unanimously approved the revised cybersecurity policy, a revised employee best‑practices pamphlet, a one‑page summary of that pamphlet, and a briefing presentation for the Select Board. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved revised cybersecurity policy for submission (6-0-0)
• Approved revised cybersecurity best‑practices pamphlet for submission (6-0-0)
• Approved one‑page summary pamphlet for posting (6-0-0)
• Approved briefing presentation for Select Board (6-0-0)
• Motion to adjourn passed (6-0-0)

Public Arts Committee

The committee reviewed progress on the electrical box project, stone benches, and sculpture relocation. The IAB event was cancelled due to weather, and a new date of Sept 20 was set for the sculpture celebration with children's entertainment and photo magnets. An October 25 pumpkin‑painting event was scheduled, and a donation for children's entertainment was noted. Barbara L’Heureux will research pricing for potential new sculptures.

Select Board

The board approved a loan to borrow funds for sewer infrastructure upgrades. It also set the timeline for the Burlington High School project and approved several appointments and permits, including a change of ownership for the Shake Shack at 75 Middlesex Turnpike and an earth‑moving permit at 10 Fourth Avenue. One‑day liquor licenses for Town Center beer‑garden events in September‑October 2025 were also approved. All motions passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Approved loan authorization for sewer infrastructure improvements (5-0-0)
• Approved schedule for Burlington High School project (4-1-0)
• Approved change of ownership interest for Shake Shack at 75 Middlesex Turnpike (5-0-0)
• Approved earth‑moving permit for <650 cu ft fill at 10 Fourth Ave (5-0-0)
• Approved one‑day liquor licenses for Town Center beer‑garden events Sep 4‑Oct 2 2025 (5-0-0)
• Appointed Fire Dept Lieutenant Michael Bennett, effective 8/12/2025 (5-0-0)
• Appointed Police Sergeant Brian Hanafin, effective 8/12/2025 (5-0-0)
• Appointed Building Dept Inspector Martin Allen, effective 9/1/2025 (5-0-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board approved the June 25, 2025 minutes with a unanimous 3-0-0 vote. Motor vehicle commitments were presented but no vote was recorded. The Board noted the state‑mandated cyclical inspection program was complete and continued reviewing real‑estate data for FY26. The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 pm by a 3-0-0 vote.

• Approved previous minutes (3-0-0)
• Did not enter executive session
• Adjourned meeting at 4:30 pm (3-0-0)

General Bylaw Review Committee

The committee approved the June meeting minutes with a 4‑0‑1 vote (one abstention). Members agreed to replace Chair Scott Martin with co‑chairpersons Michelle Huntoon and Phyllis Neufeld. No other bylaws or policy changes were voted on at this meeting.

• Approved June meeting minutes (4‑0‑1, Susan Kadilak abstained)
• Appointed Michelle Huntoon and Phyllis Neufeld as co‑chairpersons (unanimous agreement)

School Committee

The Executive Working Group selected Josh Weiner to create the school mural. It decided to carry the remaining cost‑estimate savings in the owner’s contingency. The SBC will add the metal‑roof option on July 29. Other items such as food‑service trays and playground alternatives were noted for future discussion.

• Selected Josh Weiner as mural artist
• Allocated remaining cost‑estimate savings to owner’s contingency
• SBC to add metal‑roof option on 7/29

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved several permits and reports. It limited a chicken coop to three birds with a one‑year permit, and granted Pokeworks a variance to install an external grease interceptor. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved June 24, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved limit of 3 chickens with a 1‑year permit, renewal in May 2026 (5-0-0)
• Approved variance for Pokeworks, 70 Burlington Mall Road, external grease interceptor (5-0-0)
• Approved Kennel License Recommendation for 9 Laurie Lane (5-0-0)
• Approved Health Agent and Associate Health Inspector reports (5-0-0)
• Approved Environmental Engineer report (5-0-0)
• Approved Associate Director of Public Health report (5-0-0)
• Approved Director of Public Health, Supervisory Nurse, and Shared Services staff reports (5-0-0)

Government Review Committee

The committee approved the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes with an 8‑0‑0 vote. Members volunteered to serve on the External Communications and Stakeholder Input Gathering subcommittees. The subcommittees are to report at the August 26, 2025 meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m. after an 8‑0‑0 vote and the next BGRC meeting was scheduled for August 12, 2025.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (8‑0‑0)
• Appointed Nicci Kadilak, Russell Minor, and Jess Sutherland to External Communications subcommittee (volunteer)
• Appointed Jack Kelly, Corey Everett, and Betsey Hughes to Stakeholder Input Gathering subcommittee (volunteer)
• Set subcommittee report deadline for August 26, 2025 meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 8:12 p.m. (8‑0‑0)
• Scheduled next BGRC meeting for August 12, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

Planning Board

The Board unanimously approved a special permit for Asbury Automotive Group to change ownership of 64 Cambridge Street. It also approved special permits for Poke BMP to operate a fast‑order restaurant at 68‑110 Burlington Mall Road and for El Taco Guapo to open a full‑service restaurant and enclosure at 75 Middlesex Turnpike. Additionally, the Board voted to continue two zoning‑bylaw matters to a public hearing on August 7, 2025.

• Approved special permit for ownership change of 64 Cambridge Street (Asbury Automotive) – vote 5-0-0
• Approved special permit for Poke BMP fast‑order restaurant at 68-110 Burlington Mall Road – vote 5-0-0
• Approved special permit for El Taco Guapo full‑service restaurant at 75 Middlesex Turnpike – vote 5-0-0
• Approved site plan for El Taco Guapo (Rocco’s Tacos) at 75 Middlesex Turnpike – vote 5-0-0
• Motion to continue zoning bylaw amendment (Article II: Definitions) to public hearing on Aug 7 – vote 5-0-0
• Motion to continue MBTA Communities Multi‑Family Overlay District matter to public hearing on Aug 7 – vote 5-0-0

Human Services Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. Carl Foss was tasked with sharing a resource packet with Nancy Bonnaser for review, and Shayan Bhattacherya will draft a related document. Cynthia Kazanjian will contact the town about unhoused individuals near Wheeler Road and the Middlesex Turnpike. The next meeting was set for August 7, 2025 at 6 p.m.

• Approved June 26 minutes (5-0)
• Assigned Carl Foss to share resource packet with Nancy Bonnaser (no vote)
• Assigned Shayan Bhattacherya to draft a document (no vote)
• Assigned Cynthia Kazanjian to contact town about unhoused people near Wheeler Rd (no vote)
• Scheduled next meeting for 8/7/2025 at 6 p.m. (no vote)

Public Arts Committee

The committee scheduled the sculpture‑move celebration for September 6, 2025 and the IAB event for July 27, 2025. It assigned Barb to handle entertainment and refreshments for the celebration and to provide refreshments from the PAC account for the IAB event. The sculptural benches will be moved the week of July 21, 2025, and the electrical‑box project is slated to begin in August. Lindsay will check the Recreation Department calendar to avoid conflicts for the annual pumpkin‑painting party.

• Set sculpture‑move celebration date to 9/6/25
• Set IAB event date to July 27, 2025
• Assign Barb to arrange entertainment and refreshments for the celebration
• Assign Barb to provide refreshments from the PAC account for the IAB event
• Assign Jon to bring printer for photos with Edwin at the IAB event
• Barb to contact police station for access to outside electrical plug
• Move sculptural benches the week of July 21, 2025
• Lindsay to check Recreation Department events to avoid overlap for pumpkin painting party

Select Board

The Burlington Select Board unanimously approved several personnel appointments, a new general license for Cava 101, and a slate of annual committees. It also approved year‑end financial transfers, a technology lease for equipment, and the minutes from recent meetings. All motions passed with a 4‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved Michael Fontannay limited assignment firefighter (waived 15‑day wait) (4-0-0)
• Approved Peter Abaskharoun promotion to lieutenant (waived 15‑day wait) (4-0-0)
• Approved Kevin Doherty special police officer appointment (waived 15‑day wait) (4-0-0)
• Approved New General License GL-25-35 for Cava 101 Middlesex Turnpike (4-0-0)
• Approved annual committee slate (Audit, Board of Appeals, Cable Advisory, etc.) (4-0-0)
• Approved year‑end transfers to balance FY 2025 books (4-0-0)
• Approved technology lease to purchase equipment (4-0-0)
• Approved minutes for June 9, June 23, March 24, May 5 sessions (4-0-0)

Recreation

The Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the April 9 and June 16, 2025 meetings. It voted 5-0-0 to move $10,000 from the summer orientation budget to the Celebrate Burlington 2025 event. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 9, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved June 16, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Reassigned $10,000 from summer orientation to Celebrate Burlington 2025 (5-0-0)
• Motion to dedicate gym in Don Roberts’ memory withdrawn
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

School Committee

The Marshall Simonds Middle School Field Subcommittee met on July 10, 2025 to discuss revised field design, lighting, walkways, and kickboard placement. No formal vote was taken and no public input was recorded. An alternate plan incorporating the discussed updates will be prepared for review and vote at the August 12, 2025 meeting.

Conservation Commission

The commission approved the May 22, 2025 minutes and issued a Certificate of Compliance for 36 Cambridge Street, returning $7,500 of the bond. It granted a waiver and issued a stormwater permit for the 18 Druid Hill Avenue project, and required a $2,500 performance surety. The board adopted the Burlington Stormwater Bylaw Regulations and continued the 7 A Street matter to the August 14 meeting. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved May 22, 2025 minutes (6-0-1)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 36 Cambridge Street (7-0-0)
• Returned $7,500 of $10,000 bond to Salem Five Bank (7-0-0)
• Granted waiver for 26-inch oak tree removal at 18 Druid Hill Ave (7-0-0)
• Issued stormwater permit for 18 Druid Hill Ave project (7-0-0)
• Required $2,500 performance surety for 18 Druid Hill Ave (7-0-0)
• Continued 7 A Street Notice of Intent to Aug 14, 2025 (7-0-0)
• Adopted Burlington Stormwater Bylaw Regulations (7-0-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health met with property owners at 11 Chestnut Avenue and 1 Dennis Drive to inspect proposed chicken coops. Measurements confirmed the shed size (20 × 8 ft) and coop addition (4 × 4 ft) and that the coop is at least 15 ft from all property lines, meeting distance requirements. No formal approval, denial, or vote was recorded.

Zoning Bylaw Review Committee

The committee voted to postpone the decision on the MBTA Communities Multi-Family Overlay district amendment until the August 13 meeting. It also removed Section 2.19 “Building Height” from the proposed Article II definitions and accepted the revised Article II. The June meeting minutes were approved with two abstentions, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Defer vote on amendment to Article VIII Section 8.6.0 MBTA Communities Multi-Family Overlay district (6-0-0)
• Remove Section 2.19 “Building Height” from proposed Article II definitions (6-0-0)
• Accept revised Article II definitions (5-0-1; Jeff abstained)
• Approve June meeting minutes as amended (4-0-2; Ernie and Cathy abstained)
• Adjourn meeting (6-0-0)

Information Systems Security Advisory Committee

The ISSAC approved the draft minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting by a 5-0-1 vote. The committee then adjourned the July 8 meeting with a 9-0-0 vote.

• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (9-0-0)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee approved the minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting by a 3‑0 vote. The committee recorded that the town received a grant to help three towns—Lex, Burly and Wilmington. It scheduled the next meeting for July 17, 2025 at 6 p.m. No other actions were formally approved or denied.

• Approved minutes from 6/5/2025 (3-0 vote)
• Recorded receipt of grant to assist three towns: Lex, Burly, Wilmington
• Set next meeting for 7/17/2025 at 6 p.m.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission adopted a negative conditional determination for the resurfacing of the bike path at 10 Van de Graaff Drive under the State Wetlands Protection Act, with a 5-0 vote. The board also voted to continue public hearings for the 114 Winn Street school field redevelopment (to Aug. 14), the 7 A Street material‑storage project (to July 10), and the proposed stormwater regulations (to July 10), each by a 5-0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Negative conditional determination for 10 Van de Graaff Drive bike path (5-0)
• Continue public hearing for 114 Winn Street school field redevelopment to Aug 14 (5-0)
• Continue public hearing for 7 A Street material storage project to July 10 (5-0)
• Continue public hearing for proposed stormwater regulations to July 10 (5-0)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board voted 5-2 to approve a special permit allowing reconstruction and expansion of the police station at 45 Center Street. It also approved the accompanying site plan and an Approval Not Required plan for additional land, each by a 5-2 vote. Earlier motions to table an endorsement application and to combine agenda items passed unanimously.

• Tabled endorsement application for 45 Center Street (7-0-0)
• Combined agenda items 7a and 7b (7-0-0)
• Closed public hearing on police station matter (5-2-0)
• Approved special permit for police station expansion (5-2-0)
• Approved site plan for new police headquarters (5-2-0)
• Moved approval‑not‑required plan off the table (5-2-0)
• Approved and signed Approval Not Required plan adding 28,029 sq ft (5-2-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board approved the minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting with a 2‑0 vote. It then entered an executive session to discuss abatements, exemptions, and Appellate Tax Board matters, and later exited that session. The meeting was adjourned after a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (2-0-0)
• Entered Executive Session to discuss abatements, exemptions, and Appellate Tax Board matters (2-0-0)
• Exited Executive Session (2-0-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (2-0-0)

Board of Health

The board approved the May 27, 2025 minutes and created a Public Health Subcommittee. It approved a variance with conditions for an unattended food establishment at 8 Van de Graaff Drive and postponed decisions on a chicken‑coop permit and a grease interceptor to the July 22 meeting. Several staff reports were formally approved. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved May 27, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Established Public Health Subcommittee (4-0-0)
• Continued 11 Chestnut Ave animal permit to July 22 meeting (4-0-0)
• Approved variance with conditions for 8 Van de Graaff Drive (4-0-0)
• Continued Poke Works grease interceptor matter to July 22 meeting (4-0-0)
• Approved Health Agent report (4-0-0)
• Approved Environmental Engineer report (4-0-0)
• Approved Associate Director of Public Health report (4-0-0)

School Committee

The committee unanimously approved the meeting warrant and the minutes from the June 10 meeting. It also approved out‑of‑state travel for Jerry Fatal to attend the AP Career Kickstart Summer Institute and for the safety team to attend the 2025 National School Safety Conference. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting warrant (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes of 6/10/25 (5-0-0)
• Approved Jerry Fatal travel to AP Kickstart Summer Institute (5-0-0)
• Approved safety team travel to 2025 National School Safety Conference (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board waived the 15‑day waiting period for Steven Camilli’s special equipment operator appointment. It approved FY 2026 election worker early voting and the Special Act of 2022 (Chapter 92 Section 72). The Board also granted a one‑day liquor license for a People Helping People fundraiser on July 24 at Grandview Farms and approved several other items including bench relocation, electrical‑box artwork, new business licenses, an easement for drainpipe work, and the meeting minutes.

• Waived 15‑day waiting period for Steven Camilli special equipment operator appointment (5-0-0)
• Approved FY 2026 election worker early voting and Special Act of 2022 Chapter 92 Section 72 (5-0-0)
• Approved one‑day liquor license for People Helping People fundraiser on July 24 at Grandview Farms (5-0-0)
• Approved relocation of Sculpture Park benches to Town campus at 61 Center Street Library (5-0-0)
• Approved design for student‑painted electrical box on Town Common (5-0-0)
• Approved new general licenses: Life Alive (GL-25-34) and Adventure Land (GL-25-36) (5-0-0)
• Approved easement agreement for 15 Gloria Circle to repair and maintain drainpipe (5-0-0)
• Approved meeting minutes with minor change to 4.17.2025 Strategic Minutes (5-0-0)

Historical Commission

The commission accepted the Secretary’s and Treasurer’s reports by a 5-0-1 vote. It scheduled museum public hours for July 12, August 2 and August 9, 11 a.m.‑3 p.m. The board announced there will be no commission meeting in August. It also noted a permit will be pulled in the fall for footing work and that J & P Trees of Billerica will remove trees.

• Accepted Secretary’s and Treasurer’s reports (vote 5-0-1)
• Set museum public opening dates: July 12, August 2, August 9
• Declared no Historical Commission meeting will be held in August
• Planned to pull permit in the fall for footing work by Bagni
• Scheduled J & P Trees of Billerica to remove trees
• Accepted artifacts (bull horn, documents, powder horn, telescope, muskets, sword) into the archive

School Committee

The committee approved the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes and reimbursable expenses for 2023‑24. It approved three invoices totaling $381,233.35, including a $356,444 construction document invoice and a $23,680 design development invoice. The Request for Qualifications for contractors was approved, and the next meeting was set for July 29, 2025, to be held remotely.

• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0‑1)
• Approved reimbursable expenses for 2023 & 2024 (7‑0‑0)
• Approved DiNisco invoices #10209 ($356,444) and #10211 ($1,109.35) (7‑0‑0)
• Approved Dore & Whittier invoice #33 ($23,680) (7‑0‑0)
• Approved Request for Qualifications for contractors (7‑0‑0)
• Scheduled next SBC meeting for July 29, 2025, remote only
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

General Bylaw Review Committee

The committee approved the April 15, 2025 meeting minutes with a 3‑0‑1 vote. Members agreed to provide an action plan to Town Moderator Bill Beyer and to take several steps to improve communication and coordination with town officials. The next GBRC meeting is scheduled for July 15, 2025.

• Approved April 15, 2025 minutes (vote 3-0-1, one abstention)
• Committed to provide an action plan to Bill Beyer
• Scott Martin will coordinate a meeting with the Town Administrator and Town Clerk
• Scott Martin will email the Select Board to request access to Town Counsel Lisa Meade
• Scott Martin will send a copy of the GBRC bylaws and a letter to the Town Clerk and Town Administrator
• Phyllis Neufeld shared her notes and Bill Beyer suggestions online
• David Miller will research whether the ZBRC reviews both form and substance

Information Systems Security Advisory Committee

The Information Systems Security Advisory Committee approved the draft minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting by a 5‑0‑0 vote. The committee discussed incident‑response planning, policy models, and a future Select Board briefing, but took no further formal actions. The meeting was adjourned by a 6‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved May 6, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Public Arts Committee

The committee discussed making the spring library art event an annual occurrence, the IAB art event on July 27, an electric box design presentation, songwriting for sculptures, relocation options for sculptural benches, possible locations for sculptural bike racks, and a mural project slated for fall 2025. No formal approvals, votes, or other decisions were recorded. The only concrete action was setting the next meeting for July 15, 2025 at 8 am.

• Next meeting scheduled for July 15, 2025 at 8 am

Disability Access Commission

The Disability Access Commission unanimously approved the April 2025 meeting minutes. The commission discussed a $250,000 grant for Overlook Park and other accessibility concerns but took no formal action on those items. A motion to adjourn was also approved unanimously, and the meeting ended at 12:52 pm.

• Approved April 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Recreation

The Recreation Commission approved a proclamation designating July as Parks and Recreation Month (5‑0‑0). It also appropriated $3,000 for a poster printer and $5,000 for new iPads, each approved 5‑0‑0. The commission adopted revised dog‑park rules and accepted $73,762.07 from the Will of Marshall Simonds for Simonds Park projects, both with 5‑0‑0 votes. Several policies—including Non‑Resident Registration, Pets, Personal Photography and Recording, Equipment Rental, Fishing Permits, and Balances Written Off—were also approved unanimously.

• Proclamation of July as Parks and Recreation Month approved (5-0-0)
• Appropriated $3,000 from Revolving Account for poster printer (5-0-0)
• Appropriated $5,000 from Revolving Account for 15 iPads (5-0-0)
• Amended Dog Park Rule Revision approved (5-0-0)
• Accepted $73,762.07 from the Will of Marshall Simonds for Simonds Park projects (5-0-0)
• Non-Resident Registration Policy approved (5-0-0)
• Revised Pets Policy approved (5-0-0)
• Revised Personal Photography and Recording Policy approved (5-0-0)

Police Station Building Committee

The Police Building Sub Committee approved the meeting minutes. No other decisions, approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded. The committee discussed updates on the temporary police station design, schedule, landscaping, and outreach to nearby residents.

• Approved meeting minutes

School Committee

The subcommittee discussed revised field design, layout, circulation, lighting and alternate options, but no formal vote was taken. No public participation was recorded. The meeting adjourned without any approvals or denials.

Conservation Commission

The commission approved the May 8, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑0‑0 vote. It issued a negative conditional determination for a generator installation at 29 Maud Graham Circle and approved several stormwater permits, including the permit for the new police station at 45 Center Street and a waiver of the 20‑foot setback for the elementary school project at 252 Fox Hill Road, each by a 5‑0‑0 vote. The commission also closed public hearings and adopted findings and conditions for the Middlesex Turnpike sewer project (DEP #122‑721) and the Fox Hill Road school project (DEP #122‑720), continued discussion of proposed stormwater regulations to the June 26 meeting, and approved a plan to repair vegetation at 0 Cambridge Street, all with unanimous votes.

• Approved May 8, 2025 minutes (4‑0‑0)
• Issued negative conditional determination for 29 Maud Graham Circle generator project
• Closed public hearing and adopted findings/conditions for Middlesex Turnpike sewer project (DEP #122‑721) (5‑0‑0)
• Approved stormwater permit for 45 Center Street police station project (5‑0‑0)
• Waived 20‑foot no‑disturb setback for 252 Fox Hill Road elementary school (5‑0‑0)
• Adopted findings and permit conditions for 252 Fox Hill Road project (DEP #122‑720) (5‑0‑0)
• Continued proposed stormwater regulations to June 26, 2025 meeting (5‑0‑0)
• Approved plan to repair vegetation and surface damage at 0 Cambridge Street (5‑0‑0)

School Committee

The committee approved a $7,995 scheduling coordinator stipend for the middle school in the BSAA contract. It voted 3-2 to terminate the Whitsons food service contract. It also approved a transportation survey to be sent to parents. An executive session was held to address an Open Meeting Law complaint.

• Approved meeting warrant (5-0-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved $7,995 MSMS Scheduling Coordinator stipend in BSAA contract (5-0-0)
• Terminated Whitsons food service contract (3-2-0)
• Approved transportation survey to be sent to parents (5-0-0)
• Entered executive session to address Open Meeting Law complaint (5-0-0)
• Adjourned regular meeting (5-0-0)
• Adjourned executive session (5-0-0)

Select Board

The Burlington Select Board approved several appointments, including a Housing Authority tenant member, three special police officers, a deputy collector, and two youth and family services staff. It also approved a new all‑alcohol license for a restaurant at 1 Wheeler Road, a package‑store license transfer at 232 Cambridge Street, and Class I licenses for four Herb Chambers dealerships. Easement agreements for 180 Cambridge Street and 15 Gloria Circle were approved. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Edwin Collard as Housing Authority Tenant Member (9-0-0)
• Approved three special police officer appointments (5-0-0 each)
• Approved Paul Shvartsman as Deputy Collector (5-0-0)
• Approved Emily Hall Hampton as Clinical Supervisor and Margo Bunker as Administrative Assistant (5-0-0 each)
• Approved new all‑alcohol license for 1 Wheeler Road restaurant (5-0-0)
• Approved transfer of package‑store license for 232 Cambridge Street (5-0-0)
• Approved Class I licenses for Herb Chambers Audi, Kia, Porsche, and Honda (5-0-0)
• Approved easement agreement for 180 Cambridge Street (5-0-0)

Planning Board

The board approved a special permit for Julie Anne’s Bakery and Café at 154 Cambridge Street. It also approved a special permit for Naya fast‑casual restaurant at 112 Burlington Mall Road. The board granted both a special permit and the site plan for the redevelopment of Overlook Park at 1 Overlook Avenue. All approvals were adopted by unanimous roll‑call votes.

• Approved special permit for Julie Anne’s Bakery, 154 Cambridge St (6-0-0)
• Approved special permit for Naya restaurant, 112 Burlington Mall Rd (7-0-0)
• Approved special permit for Overlook Park redevelopment, 1 Overlook Ave (7-0-0)
• Approved site plan for Overlook Park redevelopment, 1 Overlook Ave (7-0-0)

Human Services Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting by a unanimous 3‑0 vote. It also set the date for the next meeting as June 26, 2025. All other agenda items were discussed for future work and no additional actions were decided.

• Approved minutes from 4/17/2025 (3-0)
• Set next meeting date for 6/26/2025

Scholarship Fund Committee

The Scholarship Fund Committee recognized seven 2025 scholarship recipients at the Awards Night. The committee discussed the fund's cash balance, scoring methods, and possible expansion of award eligibility, but no votes or formal approvals were recorded. The meeting concluded with plans to reconvene in September 2025.

School Committee

The School Committee voted to accept the Conservation Commission’s delineation regarding the wetland determination on the Marshall Simonds Middle School field site. The motion passed with a vote of 10‑2‑0. The design team will refine the site plan and present updated renderings at the next meeting. No public participation was recorded.

• Accepted Conservation Commission wetland delineation (10-2-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting. The board reviewed FPHS preliminary results and a data‑to‑action plan, but no formal actions were taken on those items. It set the advisory board meeting schedule for FY26 to occur every other month on the third Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The board noted that tick kits will be ordered soon.

• Approved April 23, 2025 meeting minutes

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the site plan and special permit for the new Burlington Police Station at 45 Center Street, and granted a stormwater variance and site‑plan approval for Overlook Park. It also approved the Board’s recommendation to address a vapor‑barrier compliance issue at 1 Wheeler Road and issued a Level 2 biological safety permit to Takeda Pharmaceuticals at 60 Blanchard Road. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0‑0). The board additionally approved several routine reports.

• Approved minutes from May 13 2025 (5‑0‑0)
• Took Overlook Park variance out of order and placed on agenda (5‑0‑0)
• Approved site plan and special permit for 45 Center St (Burlington Police Station) (5‑0‑0)
• Granted stormwater variance for 1 Overlook Ave, Overlook Park (5‑0‑0)
• Approved site plan and special permit for 1 Overlook Park with 8 conditions (5‑0‑0)
• Approved recommendation to address vapor‑barrier non‑compliance at 1 Wheeler Rd (5‑0‑0)
• Approved Level 2 biological safety permit for Takeda Pharmaceuticals, 60 Blanchard Rd (5‑0‑0)

School Committee

The committee approved the meeting warrant and the minutes from the May 13 meeting. It conducted the first reading of a draft survey policy, with a vote to follow at the next meeting. Members voted unanimously to remove Paul Sagarino from both the Fox Hill and BHS Building Committees. Both the regular and executive sessions were adjourned.

• Approved meeting warrant (vote 4:0:0)
• Approved May 13 meeting minutes (vote 4:0:0)
• Removed Paul Sagarigo from Fox Hill School Committee (vote 5:0:0)
• Removed Paul Sagarino from BHS Building Committee (vote 5:0:0)
• Scheduled hybrid community meeting for BHS Building Committee on 5/29 (announcement)
• Adjourned regular session at 10:05 p.m. (vote 5:0:0)
• Adjourned executive session at 10:05 p.m. (vote 5:0:0)

Burlington High School Building Committee

The committee reported updates on the schematic design, working‑group progress, CM@Risk process, funding plans, and community outreach. No votes, approvals, or rejections were recorded. Upcoming meeting dates were listed.

Conservation Commission

The commission issued a Certificate of Compliance and released a $2,500 bond for 58 Beaverbrook Road. It approved a negative conditional determination for a deck at 21 Tinkham Avenue. Stormwater permits and $2,500 surety postings were approved for 15 A Sears Street, 1 A Highland Way, and 1 Overlook Avenue, each by a 7‑0‑0 vote.

• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 58 Beaverbrook Road (7-0-0)
• Released $2,500 bond for 58 Beaverbrook Road (7-0-0)
• Approved negative conditional determination for 21 Tinkham Avenue (7-0-0)
• Issued stormwater permit for 15 A Sears Street (7-0-0)
• Approved $2,500 surety posting for 15 A Sears Street (7-0-0)
• Issued stormwater permit for 1 A Highland Way (7-0-0)
• Approved $2,500 surety posting for 1 A Highland Way (7-0-0)
• Issued stormwater permit for 1 Overlook Avenue (7-0-0)

Recreation

The commission approved the April 28, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously (5‑0‑0). They elected Lindsay Carlson as Chair and David Norden as Vice Chair, each approved by a 4‑0‑0 vote. The board adopted new subcommittee assignments for various areas. The meeting was adjourned with a 4‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved April 28, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Elected Lindsay Carlson as Chair (4-0-0)
• Elected David Norden as Vice Chair (4-0-0)
• Adopted subcommittee assignments (vote not recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health subcommittee met on May 21, 2025 to discuss the site‑plan and special‑permit application for 45 Center Street, the future police station. Members reviewed demolition, temporary relocation, stormwater control measures, shooting range design, and asbestos findings. The subcommittee expressed agreement with the presented conditions but no formal approval, denial, or vote was recorded.

Board of Health

The subcommittee reviewed the $1 million federal grant‑funded renovation plan for Overlook Park, including new stormwater BMPs, a pocket wetland, and level spreaders. Members raised concerns about standing water, residential impacts, and maintenance. The group recommended that a variance request be submitted to the May 27 Board of Health meeting for a vote.

Board of Assessors

The Board approved the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting (vote 2‑0‑0). It then voted to enter an executive session to discuss abatements, exemptions, and Appellate Tax Board matters (vote 3‑0‑0), and later voted to exit that session (vote 3‑0‑0). The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote (3‑0‑0).

• Approved April 23, 2025 minutes (2-0-0)
• Entered executive session on tax matters (3-0-0)
• Exited executive session (3-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0-0)

Historical Commission

The commission voted 5-0-0 to accept the Secretary’s and Treasurer’s reports. The board discussed upcoming museum open houses, a 250th reenactment salmon dinner, and various preservation projects, but no further actions were formally approved or denied.

• Accepted Secretary’s and Treasurer’s reports (5-0-0)

Public Arts Committee

The committee discussed making the spring library art event an annual occurrence, coordinating an electrical box project, postponing a mural project until fall 2025, and planning various 2025 events such as sculpture installations, a scavenger hunt, and an annual pumpkin painting. No votes or official approvals were recorded.

Select Board

The board voted to support option 2 for the new police station, approving the motion unanimously (5-0-0). It also approved the selection of nine applications and two alternates for the Government Review Committee, with the process expected to last 12‑18 months, again unanimously (5-0-0). Both actions were recorded as approvals during the regular session.

• Approved moving forward with option 2 for police station (5-0-0)
• Approved selection of 9 applicants and 2 alternates for Government Review Committee (5-0-0)

Planning Board

The board withdrew Article 35 from the May 2025 Town Meeting warrant and took item 7a out of order. It approved a special permit for Holy Cow Ice Cream Café and a set of special permits for 908 Devices Inc. covering light manufacturing, laboratory, hazardous material and waste uses. The board also moved the Overlook Park site plan and the new police station design to a public hearing on June 5, 2025.

• Withdraw Article 35 – Use Table Optimization from May 2025 Town Meeting warrant (6-0-0)
• Take item “7a” out of order (6-0-0)
• Approve Holy Cow Ice Cream Café special permit for fast‑order food establishment (7-0-0)
• Approve 908 Devices Inc. special permits for light manufacturing, labs, hazardous materials and waste (7-0-0)
• Take items “7b”, “7c”, “7d”, “7e” together out of order (7-0-0)
• Continue Overlook Park site plan discussion to public hearing June 5, 2025 (7-0-0)
• Continue Police Station design discussion to public hearing June 5, 2025 (7-0-0)
• Take items “7f” and “7g” together for discussion (7-0-0)

Housing Authority

The Burlington Housing Authority Board approved multiple financial items, including the April paid invoices and payroll, and a revised CFA‑5001 funding of $2,001,732.19. It also approved moving forward with a land‑sale or swap option for vacant BHA‑owned land off Adam Street and Wheeler Road, and gave the Executive Director authority to approve quarterly accounting reports. Additionally, the Board appointed Jack Nagle as Vice‑Chairperson.

• Approved April paid invoices warrant $73,647.65 and payroll journal $28,121.99 (unanimous)
• Approved option to sell or land‑swap vacant BHA land off Adam Street & Wheeler Road (unanimous)
• Approved Executive Director authority to approve quarterly accounting reports (unanimous)
• Approved March Quarterly Accounting Reports, Cost Comparatives, Extraordinary Expenditure Report (unanimous)
• Approved revised CFA‑5001 funding of $2,001,732.19 (unanimous)
• Approved Performance Management Review results (unanimous)
• Approved advertisement for WP#048051 bathroom sink/faucet replacement $86,152.00 (unanimous)
• Appointed Jack Nagle as Vice‑Chairperson (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board approved the minutes from March 25 and April 8, 2025 (5-0-0). It approved a kennel license recommendation for 9 Wheatland Street and recommended the license to the Town Clerk (5-0-0). The Board also approved the site‑plan and special permit for the new Fox Hill School with 13 conditions (5-0-0), issued a Biological Safety Permit for Vericel Corporation (5-0-0), and approved variances for Birdie Bar, Hinoki, and Common Craft (each 4-0-0).

• Approved March 25 and April 8 minutes (5-0-0)
• Removed kennel license recommendation for 9 Wheatland St. from order (5-0-0)
• Recommended favorable action for kennel license at 9 Wheatland St. (5-0-0)
• Approved site‑plan and special permit for 252 Fox Hill Rd. (5-0-0)
• Issued Biological Safety Permit for 25 Blue Sky Dr., Vericel Corp. (5-0-0)
• Approved Birdie Bar variance – external grease interceptor (4-0-0)
• Approved Hinoki variance – acidification for sushi rice (4-0-0)
• Approved Common Craft variance – pet‑dog patio modifications (4-0-0)

Police Station Building Committee

The committee reviewed progress on the temporary police space at Vine Brook Water Treatment Facility, noting demolition is complete and framing is ongoing. Members discussed preliminary building designs, materials, schedule, contractor specifications, and outreach to neighboring residents. No formal approvals, votes, or actions were recorded, and the approval of meeting minutes was postponed to the next meeting.

Burlington High School Building Committee

The committee approved the April 17, 2025 meeting minutes, two project invoices totaling $109,258.69, the Owner’s Project Requirements document, and the new schematic design layout for the high school. All votes were unanimous or near‑unanimous. The committee also adopted additional remote fourth‑Thursday update meetings. The project remains on budget.

• Approved April 17, 2025 meeting minutes (8-1-5)
• Approved Dore & Whittier Invoice No. 18 for $18,000.00 (3-0-0)
• Approved Tappe Invoice No. 250409 for $91,258.69 (3-0-0)
• Approved Owner’s Project Requirements document (14-0-0)
• Approved New Schematic Design Layout “Bridge to the Future” (15-0-0)
• Adopted additional remote fourth‑Thursday meetings (no vote recorded)
• Confirmed project remains on budget (informational update)

Conservation Commission

The Commission approved a waiver of the wetlands no‑disturb zone and issued an order of conditions for the 238 Fox Hill Road demolition and new‑dwelling project. It also issued negative determinations for two deck and well projects, approved a minor shed engineering change, and ratified an enforcement order for vegetation damage at 0 Cambridge Street. Several hearings were continued to future meetings. All votes were unanimous (6‑0‑0).

• Issued negative conditional determination for 1 Thornton Drive decks (6-0-0)
• Issued negative determination for 135 Cambridge Street & 3 McGinnis Drive wells (6-0-0)
• Approved minor engineering change for 10 McCarthy Drive shed (6-0-0)
• Granted waiver of no‑disturb zone for 238 Fox Hill Road project (6-0-0)
• Adopted findings and issued order of conditions for 238 Fox Hill Road (6-0-0)
• Approved posting of $2,500 performance surety for 238 Fox Hill Road (6-0-0)
• Continued hearing for 1 Overlook Avenue stormwater project to May 22, 2025 (6-0-0)
• Ratified enforcement order for 0 Cambridge Street vegetation damage (6-0-0)

Information Systems Security Advisory Committee

The committee approved the draft minutes from the April 8 meeting by a 5‑0‑1 vote. It scheduled a tabletop exercise for May 22 to rehearse the town’s Incident Response Plan. Members voted 6‑0‑0 to enter executive session to discuss the IT department’s five‑year security refresh and then 6‑0‑0 to adjourn without returning to the open session.

• Approved draft minutes from April 8, 2025 (5‑0‑1)
• Scheduled tabletop exercise for May 22 to rehearse Incident Response Plan
• Approved move to executive session to discuss IT security refresh (6‑0‑0)
• Approved adjournment without returning to open session (6‑0‑0)

Select Board

The board appointed Patrick Lawlor as Assistant Town Administrator, waiving the 15‑day waiting period (5‑0‑0). It approved the Disability Access Commission fund distribution, the James Gang 5K event, a speed‑table project on Fox Hill Road, and grant of locations for NSTAR/Eversource (each 5‑0‑0). The board also approved warrant articles and authorized the Town Administrator as signatory and deputy licensing authority (each 5‑0‑0). The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. (5‑0‑0).

• Appointed Patrick Lawlor as Assistant Town Administrator (5-0-0)
• Approved Disability Access Commission fund distribution (5-0-0)
• Approved James Gang 5K event (5-0-0)
• Approved speed‑table project on Fox Hill Road (5-0-0)
• Approved grant of locations for NSTAR/Eversource (5-0-0)
• Approved warrant articles (various votes, most 5-0-0)
• Authorized Town Administrator as Signatory (5-0-0) and Deputy Licensing Authority (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:20 p.m. (5-0-0)

Youth & Family Services

The board approved the March 31, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously (5‑0‑0). It adopted summer group programming that will feature a Creative Self expressive‑arts group and a Hiking Group. The board confirmed staffing changes, including Executive Director Christine Shruhan’s departure on June 5 and the addition of a clinical intern for the summer. The next board meeting was set for September 15, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

• Approved March 31, 2025 minutes (5‑0‑0)
• Approved adjournment unanimously (5‑0‑0)
• Adopted summer group programming: Creative Self and Hiking Group
• Planned addition of a clinical intern for summer programming
• Set Executive Director Christine Shruhan’s last day as June 5, 2025
• Scheduled next board meeting for September 15, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
• Offered Administrative Secretary position to a candidate

Planning Board

The board closed the public hearing on the special permit applications and then approved the special permits for Crack’d Burlington, LLC, including a flood‑plain compliance finding. The board also approved the minutes from the April 3 and March 20 meetings and adjourned the session. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved motion to take items 7a‑c together for discussion (7‑0‑0)
• Closed public hearing on the special permit applications (7‑0‑0)
• Approved special permits for Crack’d Burlington, LLC (sections 12.1.5, 1.6.7, 1.4.6) and flood‑plain compliance finding (7‑0‑0)
• Approved minutes of April 3 2025 and March 20 2025 (7‑0‑0)
• Adjourned the meeting (7‑0‑0)

Scholarship Fund Committee

The Scholarship Fund Committee reviewed the process for selecting award recipients, including a rescoring technique for applications. The committee also presented recommended changes to the essay scoring rubric, GPA scoring, and application distribution method. No votes were recorded and no decisions were formally adopted.

School Committee

The committee approved the meeting warrant and the minutes for April 1 and April 8, after a minor amendment to the April 1 minutes. It voted unanimously to dispose of outdated ELA assessment kits and to remove or repurpose additional ELA books. The committee also agreed to move the July 15 and September 23 meetings to July 22 and September 30, respectively.

• Approved meeting warrant as submitted (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes of 4/1/25 after amendment (4-0-1)
• Approved minutes of 4/8/25 (5-0-0)
• Disposed of outdated ELA materials (Fountas & Pinnell kits) (5-0-0)
• Removed/repurposed Sadlier Grammar, Heggerty, and Foundations materials (5-0-0)
• Moved July 15 school committee meeting to July 22 (consensus)
• Moved September 23 school committee meeting to September 30 (consensus)

Disability Access Commission

The commission unanimously approved the March 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved an additional $10,000 to fund the Operation Access initiative that enforces handicap parking violations. The commission received an update on the $5,000 Operation Access grant, noting over 91 violations issued, and discussed a potential ADA Accessibility Survey grant. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved additional $10,000 for Operation Access Initiative (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The Burlington Select Board approved the Social Equity Marijuana Policy to meet a state deadline. It also confirmed several appointments, a liquor license transfer, and adopted warrant articles. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved appointment of David Langford as Executive Director, Youth Family Services (5-0-0)
• Approved appointment of Ana DeRosa as Treasurer/Collector (5-0-0)
• Approved appointment of the newly elected Town Clerk as State Ethics Designee & Records Access Officer (5-0-0)
• Approved transfer of liquor license for 34 A Winn Street to new owner (5-0-0)
• Approved Social Equity Marijuana Policy with minor amendment (5-0-0)
• Approved Warrant Articles (5-0-0)

Recreation

The commission approved the March 27 and April 9 meeting minutes by a 3‑0‑0 vote. It conducted the first reading of six recreation policies—non‑resident registration, pets, personal photography and recording, equipment rental, fishing permits, and balances written off—making wording changes. The second reading of these policies was postponed pending clarification. The meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved March 27 & April 9 minutes (3‑0‑0)
• Approved first reading of six recreation policies (non‑resident registration, pets, photography, equipment rental, fishing permits, balances written off)
• Postponed second reading of the policies
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0‑0)

Public Arts Committee

The committee reviewed the Select Board’s decision on temporary sculpture placement. It assigned responsibilities for the PAC spring event at the library, the community mural project, and the summer electrical‑box painting project. The next meeting was set for May 20, 2025.

• Mike Wick to send library marketing info to Barbara L’Heureux (assigned)
• Barbara L’Heureux to reach out to BCAT and Buzz (assigned)
• George Ratkevich to coordinate student art for PAC spring event (assigned)
• Jon Sachs to coordinate artist presentations for PAC spring event (assigned)
• George Ratkevich to start student designs for community mural (assigned)
• Barbara L’Heureux to promote BHS student murals (assigned)
• George Ratkevich to send photos and artist names to Barbara L’Heureux (assigned)
• Barbara L’Heureux to check feasibility of painting electrical box near Cambridge/Bedford street corner (assigned)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved the April 10, 2025 meeting minutes and issued a Certificate of Compliance and bond release for 21 Gedick Road. Several public hearings were postponed to the May 8, 2025 meeting, including the Overlook Park stormwater project and the 252 Fox Hill Road elementary school project. The commission approved the resource‑area delineation order for 3 McGinnis Drive and 123 Cambridge Street (vote 6‑0‑1). It also closed and adopted findings for the 4 Ledgewood Drive dwelling project and issued an enforcement order to replace four trees at 1 Thornton Drive.

• Approved April 10, 2025 minutes (7‑0‑0)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for 21 Gedick Road (7‑0‑0)
• Released $3,500 bond for 21 Gedick Road (7‑0‑0)
• Continued Overlook Park stormwater hearing to May 8, 2025 (7‑0‑0)
• Continued 252 Fox Hill Road school hearing to May 8, 2025 (7‑0‑0)
• Approved resource‑area delineation order for 3 McGinnis Drive & 123 Cambridge Street (6‑0‑1)
• Closed hearing and adopted findings for 4 Ledgewood Drive (6‑0‑0)
• Issued enforcement order to replace 4 trees at 1 Thornton Drive

Board of Health

The Tri‑Ton Coalition Advisory Board approved the March 19, 2025 meeting minutes. The board rescheduled its next meeting to May 28, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Katie was tasked with sending updated budget‑guideline information and an updated meeting invitation. The board also agreed to hold a single two‑hour review meeting with HRiA and to have Katie coordinate that.

• Approved March 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Rescheduled next advisory board meeting to May 28, 2025, 2:00‑3:00 pm
• Katie will send updated budget guidelines on covered expenses
• Katie will send updated invitation for the May 28 meeting
• Board agreed to hold one two‑hour review meeting with HRiA; Katie to coordinate

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors approved the minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting by a 2‑0‑0 vote. The Board also voted 2‑0‑0 to enter an executive session at 4:10 p.m. to discuss abatements, exemptions, and Appellate Tax Board matters, and later voted 2‑0‑0 to exit that session at 4:35 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 4:35 p.m. by a 2‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved previous minutes (2-0-0)
• Entered executive session at 4:10 p.m. (2-0-0)
• Exited executive session at 4:35 p.m. (2-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:35 p.m. (2-0-0)

Planning Board

The board approved a special permit for Vitoria Meat Market to operate a Brazilian grocery store at 226/232 Cambridge Street. Board leadership was changed, naming Brenda Rappaport chair, Jessica L’Heureux vice chair, and Toni Natola member clerk. Earlier motions to table and then remove the board re‑organization item were also approved, and the public hearing on the Northwest Park project was continued to the May 1 meeting.

• Approved Vitoria Meat Market special permit (7-0-0)
• Approved Brenda Rappaport as Planning Board Chair (5-2-0)
• Approved Jessica L’Heureux as Planning Board Vice Chair (7-0-0)
• Approved Toni Natola as Planning Board Member Clerk (7-0-0)
• Tabled Board Re‑Organization matter (6-0-0)
• Removed Board Re‑Organization matter from table (7-0-0)
• Continued Northwest Park public hearing to May 1, 2025 (7-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Select Board

The April 17, 2025 Select Board meeting was a strategic planning session focused on goals and objectives. Members discussed the upcoming retirement of Treasurer Gary Gianino and reviewed subcommittee assignments, assigning Sarah Cawley to Economic Development. The board also noted plans for an alcohol‑policy review and a Class II license issue referred to legal counsel.

Burlington High School Building Committee

The committee unanimously approved the March 13, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved Dore & Whittier Invoice No. 17 for $18,000 and Tappe Invoice No. 250310 for $18,516, each with a 17‑yes, 0‑no, 0‑abstain vote. The budget update noted $100,000 remains available for discretionary use, and the project schedule is targeting mid‑August to finish schematic design.

• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes (17-0-0)
• Approved Dore & Whittier Invoice No. 17 for $18,000 (17-0-0)
• Approved Tappe Invoice No. 250310 for $18,516 (17-0-0)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee met via WebEx on April 17, 2025 and approved the March 20, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. The board discussed topics including DEI funding, bilingual services, senior transportation, and community resource referrals, but no additional actions were decided. The next committee meeting is scheduled for May 22, 2025 at 6 p.m.

• Approved minutes from 3/20/2025 (4-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health moved the agenda item on the 1 Wheeler Road site to the May 13, 2025 meeting. Members discussed required active mitigation systems and 24‑hour indoor air sampling before an occupancy permit can be signed. The Board reiterated that the permit will not be approved until the mitigation system is installed and baseline testing is completed.

• Moved 1 Wheeler Road compliance agenda item to May 13, 2025 Board meeting
• Stated occupancy permit will not be signed without active mitigation system installed and baseline air sampling completed

Historical Commission

The commission voted to accept the February 2025 minutes with a 4‑0‑1 vote. They also approved the March 2025 minutes unanimously with a 5‑0‑0 vote. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Accepted February minutes (vote 4-0-1)
• Accepted March minutes (vote 5-0-0)

General Bylaw Review Committee

The General Bylaw Review Committee unanimously approved the February 18 and March 25, 2025 meeting minutes. The committee also unanimously accepted the revised revolving fund document. The Beyer Ambulatory Response bylaw was withdrawn and will be re‑presented at the September Town Meeting. A marijuana‑related document was rescinded.

• Approved February 18, 2025 minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved revised revolving fund document (4-0-0)
• Withdrew Beyer Ambulatory Response bylaw (to be presented September)
• Rescinded marijuana document

Select Board

The Burlington Select Board approved the FY2026 budgets for fire, EMS, police, sewer, technology infrastructure, and the Select Board/Town Administrator. It also confirmed the board's reorganization, appointed two DPW equipment operators, and filled DAC seats. Additional approvals included an annual bond issuance, a town common walkway warrant article, and a construction manager for BHS. All motions passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Select Board reorganization appointing Mike as Chair and Jim as Vice Chair approved (5-0-0)
• DPW Special Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer appointments (Thomas Craig, Louden Bolster) approved (5-0-0)
• DAC appointments of Dominic Marcellino (vacant seat) and Bob Cuhna (school liaison) approved (5-0-0)
• Annual bond and bond anticipation note issuance approved (5-0-0)
• Warrant Article for Town Common Walkways & Bandstand (Article 4.19) approved (5-0-0)
• FY2026 Fire Department budget approved (5-0-0)
• FY2026 Police Department budget approved (4-0-1)
• FY2026 Tech Infrastructure Refresh budget approved (5-0-0)

Police Station Building Committee

The Police Building Sub‑Committee approved the minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting. It also decided that future committee meetings will be held on the second Thursday of each month. No other formal actions or votes were recorded in the April 10 meeting.

• Approved March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (passed)
• Set future meetings to the second Thursday of each month (passed)

Conservation Commission

The Commission elected Larry Cohen as Chair and Bill Boivin as Vice Chair, each by a 5-0-0 vote. A motion to elect Bill Boivin as Chair was rejected 1-0-4. Stormwater permits and performance sureties were approved for 3 Brantwood Road and 5 Lucaya Circle, each by unanimous votes.

• Elected Larry Cohen as Chair (5-0-0)
• Elected Bill Boivin as Vice Chair (5-0-0)
• Motion to elect Bill Boivin as Chair defeated (1-0-4)
• Approved stormwater permit for 3 Brantwood Road (5-0-0)
• Approved $2,500 performance surety for 3 Brantwood Road (5-0-0)
• Approved findings and conditions for 5 Lucaya Circle (5-0-0)
• Approved $3,000 performance surety for 5 Lucaya Circle (5-0-0)
• Continued public hearing for 4 Ledgewood Drive to next meeting (5-0-0)

Housing Authority

The Burlington Housing Authority Board approved the FY2025 Fair Market Rents for the Boston‑Cambridge‑Quincy HUD Metro area, effective April 1, 2025. The board also approved several financial items, including payment of $45,803.16 in invoices, $22,674.31 in payroll, a $74,485.00 driveway repair contract, and the roof‑replacement completion certificate. Additional actions included increasing the tenant‑association donation to $10 per unit, authorizing the Executive Director to sign contract amendments, tabling discussion on a vacant land development, and starting the search for a new tenant board member.

• Approved minutes of March 12, 2025 meeting with amendments
• Approved warrant of paid invoices $45,803.16 and payroll journal $22,674.31 for March 2025
• Tabled discussion on development of vacant BHA land off Adam Street and Wheeler Road
• Approved $74,485.00 low bid for driveway repair from Century Paving & Construction Corp
• Approved payment of Certificate of Substantial Completion for roof replacement (Capeway Roofing Systems, Inc)
• Approved increase of tenant‑association donation from $6.00 to $10.00 per unit per year
• Approved FY2025 Fair Market Rents for Boston‑Cambridge‑Quincy HUD Metro area effective 04/01/2025
• Approved start of process to recruit new Tenant Board Member to replace Maryann Bieren

Recreation

The Recreation Commission voted 3-0-0 to raise the Trees, Fences and Walkways request by $50,000, conditional on the School Department withdrawing its $50,000 tree‑maintenance request. The meeting was then adjourned by a 3-0-0 vote. No other actions were decided.

• Increase Trees, Fences and Walkways request by $50,000 (contingent on School Dept. removal) – approved 3-0-0
• Adjourn meeting – approved 3-0-0

Capital Budget Committee

The Capital Budget Committee approved multiple infrastructure projects for FY26, including a $5.3 million HVAC and generator upgrade for Town Hall and a $1.5 million water main replacement. All items were voted in favor, with vote counts ranging from unanimous to a 5‑0‑1 support. The approvals fund upgrades to water meters, stormwater systems, and various DPW vehicles.

• Approved $5,300,000 Town Hall/Town Hall Annex HVAC and Generator Upgrade (6-0-0)
• Approved $1,500,000 Water Main Upgrade/Replacement (6-0-0)
• Approved $1,000,000 Water Meter Replacement Program (5-0-1)
• Approved $790,000 Vehicle Replacement Program (Vactor Truck) (6-0-0)
• Approved $300,000 Greenleaf Tank Mixing System (6-0-0)
• Approved $300,000 Drainage Repair/Stream Cleaning (6-0-0)
• Approved $100,000 NPDES Stormwater Retrofit Project (6-0-0)
• Approved $735,000 DPW Vehicle Replacement Program (Excluding Vactor) (6-0-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved a special permit for the Crack’d restaurant at 0 Middlesex Turnpike with 15 conditions, voting 5-0-0. The Board also re‑organized its leadership, naming Gayle DaMore as Chair and Maribeth Welch as Vice Chair, each by a 5-0-0 vote. Several staff reports were formally approved, each by a unanimous 5-0-0 vote.

• Approved special permit for 0 Middlesex Turnpike (5-0-0)
• Nominated Gayle DaMore as Board Chair (5-0-0)
• Nominated Maribeth Welch as Vice Chair (5-0-0)
• Approved Environmental Engineer report (5-0-0)
• Approved Associate Director of Public Health report (5-0-0)
• Approved Director of Public Health, Supervisory Nurse, and Health Agent reports (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

School Committee

The committee elected Ms. Melissa Massardo as Chair and Ms. Katherine Bond as Vice Chair. It approved several administrative appointments, suspended all student surveys pending policy, and adopted the revised 2025‑2026 school calendar and side‑letter agreement with the Burlington Education Association. Finally, the FY'26 school budget was approved, setting the total operating budget at $67,601,202.

• Elected Ms. Melissa Massardo as Chair (5-0-0)
• Elected Ms. Katherine Bond as Vice Chair (3-0-2)
• Appointed Mr. Jeremy Brooks as Recreation Commissioner (5-0-0)
• Suspended use of all surveys until a formal policy is approved (5-0-0)
• Removed JSI as a consultant and its funding from the budget (5-0-0)
• Approved side‑letter agreement with the Burlington Education Association (5-0-0)
• Approved revised 2025/2026 School Calendar (5-0-0)
• Approved FY'26 School Budget with total operating budget $67,601,202 (5-0-0)

Information Systems Security Advisory Committee

The Information Systems Security Advisory Committee approved the March 11, 2025 minutes by a 7‑0‑0 vote. The committee discussed upcoming cybersecurity grant funding, a planned tabletop exercise in May, and ongoing work on draft cybersecurity, social media, and network usage policies. A vote of 7‑0‑0 moved the committee into executive session to discuss the IT Department’s five‑year security refresh plan, and the meeting was adjourned by the same unanimous vote.

• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved move to executive session (7-0-0)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (7-0-0)

Public Arts Committee

The committee discussed selecting temporary sculpture locations for the upcoming price station construction and will meet with the Select Board on April 8 at 9 am on the Common. They outlined roles for the PAC spring event at the library, including student art coordination and artist presentations. Members began brainstorming a community mural project and an electrical box painting project for the summer. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Capital Budget Committee

The Capital Budget Committee approved several school projects, including a K‑5 literacy curriculum ($578,722.40), a building management system ($276,888.70), network equipment discounts ($637,194.70), and an HVAC upgrade for Francis Wyman School ($753,500). It rejected the proposed tree‑maintenance fund and a new scoreboard, and a vote on the Marshall Simonds turf renovation ended without approval.

• Approved Curriculum K‑5 Literacy ($578,722.40) – vote 4-1
• Approved Building Management System ($276,888.70) – vote 5-0-0
• Approved Building Envelope and Vestibules ($335,500) – vote 3-2
• Approved Network Equipment Erate ($637,194.70) – vote 5-0-0
• Rejected Tree Maintenance ($50,000) – vote 0-5-0
• Approved HVAC for Francis Wyman School ($753,500) – vote 3-2
• Rejected Scoreboard and Technology ($98,950.70) – vote 0-4-1
• Tied vote on Marshall Simonds Turf and Track renovation ($1,710,000) – vote 2-2-1 (no approval)

Planning Board

The Board unanimously approved a special permit for Van Leeuwen Ice Cream to operate in an existing tenant space at 75 Middlesex Turnpike. It also accepted the applicant’s request to withdraw a petition to amend the MBTA Communities Multi‑Family Overlay District. All votes were 7‑0‑0 in favor of the actions.

• Approved Van Leeuwen special permit (4.2.6.10) at 75 Middlesex Turnpike, vote 7-0-0
• Accepted withdrawal of petition to amend Zoning Bylaws Article VIII Section 8.6.0, vote 7-0-0
• Moved item 7.e out of order for discussion, vote 7-0-0
• Moved items 7.b, 7.c, 7.d out of order for discussion, vote 7-0-0
• Continued items 7.b‑7.d to April 17 meeting, vote 7-0-0
• Closed public hearing on Van Leeuwen matter, vote 7-0-0
• Approved March 6, 2025 minutes as amended, vote 4-0-3
• Adjourned meeting, vote 7-0-0

Scholarship Fund Committee

The committee reviewed four applications received through the town website. Members talked about how to collect, score, and distribute the applications. They also considered the amount of available funds and how many awards to issue. No formal actions or votes were taken.

Capital Budget Committee

The Capital Budget Committee reviewed FY26 capital budget items. Members agreed to hold an additional meeting on April 7 at the Town Hall Annex with Bob Cuhna and Assistant Superintendent Lisa Chen to discuss the $578,722.40 “Curriculum K-5 Literacy” request. No vote tally was recorded.

• Scheduled additional meeting on April 7 to discuss $578,722.40 Curriculum K-5 Literacy request

Capital Budget Committee

The Capital Budget Committee approved the police department’s request to replace patrol rifles and less‑lethal launchers for $60,000, with a vote of 4‑0‑1. It also approved the purchase of new automated external defibrillators for $32,000, with a unanimous 5‑0‑0 vote. Both projects were funded for FY26.

• Approved $60,000 rifle and less‑lethal weapon replacement (4-0-1)
• Approved $32,000 automated external defibrillator purchase (5-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved the March 13, 2025 minutes. It issued a negative conditional determination for the Adams Street DPW vault project. It closed the hearing and adopted findings, conditions, and a $3,500 performance surety for the 4 Eastern Avenue demolition and new‑dwelling project. Several hearings were continued to future dates.

• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes (4-0-0)
• Issued negative conditional determination for Adams St. vault project (4-0-0)
• Closed hearing and adopted findings for 4 Eastern Ave. demolition/new dwelling (4-0-0)
• Adopted permit order conditions for 4 Eastern Ave. project (4-0-0)
• Required $3,500 performance surety for 4 Eastern Ave. project (4-0-0)
• Continued hearing for 5 Lucaya Circle addition to April 10 (4-0-0)
• Continued hearing for 114 Winn Street school field redevelopment to April 10 (4-0-0)
• Continued hearing for proposed stormwater regulations to May 22 (4-0-0)

Recreation

The Recreation Commission approved the March 3, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3-0-0 vote. It then approved accepting funds from the trustees of the Will of Marshall Simonds for programs and events at Simonds Park (3-0-0). The capital budget was approved unanimously, with the sensory trailer funding resulting in a 2-2 tie. A second reading of the concussion policy was postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved March 3, 2025 minutes (3-0-0)
• Accepted funds from the Will of Marshall Simonds for Simonds Park programs (3-0-0)
• Capital budget approved unanimously
• Sensory trailer funding vote tied 2-2
• Concussion policy review postponed (no vote)
• Meeting adjourned (3-0-0)

Board of Health

The Ways and Means Committee voted in favor of the Board of Health budget, which will be presented to Town Meeting in May. The Board also approved a Kennel License Recommendation for 140 Mill Street, postponed a special permit at 0 Middlesex Turnpike, and approved a variance for an external grease interceptor at 271 Cambridge Street. Additional actions included extending housing code remediation at 31 Mohawk Road and continuing the Wheeler Road compliance discussion to the next meeting.

• Approved Board of Health budget (sent to Town Meeting) (vote not specified)
• Approved Kennel License Recommendation, 140 Mill Street (5-0-0)
• Postponed 0 Middlesex Turnpike special permit application to next meeting (5-0-0)
• Continued Wheeler Road compliance issue to next meeting (5-0-0)
• Extended remediation deadline for 31 Mohawk Road housing violations to April 22, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Approved variance for external grease interceptor at 271 Cambridge Street (5-0-0)
• Approved reports of Supervisory Public Health Nurse, Health Agent, Environmental Engineer, Associate Director, and Director of Public Health (each 5-0-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0-0)

School Committee

The committee approved the meeting warrant and the minutes from the March 11 meeting. It voted to establish a SEPAC revolving account under M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 53A. The board entered an executive session, then adjourned the public meeting.

• Approved meeting warrant as submitted (4-0-0)
• Approved minutes of 3/11/25 (4-0-0)
• Created SEPAC revolving account per M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 53A (4-0-0)
• Entered Executive Session at 9:13 p.m. (4-0-0)
• Adjourned public meeting at 10:08 p.m. (4-0-0)
• Adjourned Executive Session at 9:45 p.m. (5-0-0)

General Bylaw Review Committee

The committee approved the new remote‑access language for Town Meeting, the Stormwater Bylaw amendment, the Conservation Commission membership amendment, the Electronic Voting Committee article, and a marijuana warrant article, with vote counts of 5‑0‑0, 5‑0‑0, 5‑0‑0, 4‑0‑0 and 3‑1‑0 respectively. Review of the Long‑term Health Care Facilities fee article and the Revolving Fund article were postponed to the April 15 meeting. No other business was acted on.

• Approve remote‑access language for Town Meeting (5-0-0)
• Approve Stormwater Bylaw amendment (5-0-0)
• Approve Conservation Commission membership amendment (5-0-0)
• Approve Electronic Voting Committee article (4-0-0)
• Approve marijuana warrant article (3-1-0)
• Postpone Long‑term Health Care Facilities fee article review to April 15, 2025
• Postpone Revolving Fund article discussion to April 15, 2025

Capital Budget Committee

The Capital Budget Committee approved the purchase of a new Ford Escape Hybrid vehicle for $40,000, using money from the Wetlands Fund, with a 5‑0‑0 vote. The committee voted 2‑3 against funding the Open Space and Recreation Plan costing $65,000, requesting further explanation about the use of the Wetlands Fund. No other actions were taken.

• Approved $40,000 Ford Escape Hybrid vehicle purchase (5-0-0)
• Rejected $65,000 Open Space and Recreation Plan (2-3)

Disability Access Commission

The Disability Access Commission unanimously approved $12,300 for Inclusion Services, Therapeutic Horseback Riding, and Sneaker Prom, and $25,000 for a sensory trailer, with the trailer sponsor name requirement and a condition that the Recreation Department secure half the cost by June 1 2025. The iCan Bike program was not funded. The commission also approved the December 2024 minutes and appointed Dominic Marcellino as a full member, accepting Tom Carlson’s retirement. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved December 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $12,300 for Inclusion Services, Therapeutic Horseback Riding, and Sneaker Prom (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 for sensory trailer with sponsor lettering and funding condition (unanimous)
• Did not fund iCan Bike program (decision by discussion)
• Accepted Tom Carlson’s retirement and appointed Dominic Marcellino as full member (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The Burlington Select Board approved the FY2026 budgets for Building, Public Works, Town Meeting Report, Legal, and the Select Board/Town Administrator. It also appointed Jacklyn Teebagy as fire chief, approved the People Helping People fundraiser and the Lahey 5K event, authorized overnight MWRA Phase 2B work, and enacted the nuisance law for vicious dogs. All actions were approved unanimously (5‑0‑0).

• Approved appointment of Jacklyn Teebagy as Fire Department chief, waiving 15‑day wait (5-0-0)
• Approved People Helping People fundraiser at Grandview Farm, waiving rental fee (5-0-0)
• Approved Lahey 5K event on September 6, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Approved DPW MWRA Phase 2B overnight work schedule, 9 pm‑5 am Sun‑Thu (5-0-0)
• Approved nuisance law for vicious dogs, including enclosure, leashing, muzzling, training, neutering (5-0-0)
• Approved FY2026 budget for Building department (5-0-0)
• Approved FY2026 budget for Public Works department (5-0-0)
• Approved FY2026 budget for Town Meeting Report, Legal, and Select Board/Town Administrator (5-0-0)

Planning Board

The Board approved the applicant’s request to withdraw a special permit for 201 Middlesex Turnpike (5‑0‑0). It approved an Approval‑Not‑Required plan for 100 Francis Wyman Road (6‑0‑0). The Board voted to recommend favorably on two zoning bylaw amendments: the 100‑Year Floodplain District amendment (6‑0‑0) and the amendment to remove the Industrial district and revise use regulations (6‑0‑0). Several public hearings were continued to the April 3, 2025 meeting.

• Approved motion to take item 8.g out of order (5-0-0)
• Approved withdrawal of Special Permit for 201 Middlesex Turnpike (5-0-0)
• Approved motion to take items 7.d, 7.e, 7.f out of order (5-0-0)
• Approved continuation of items 7.d‑f to April 3, 2025 meeting (5-0-0)
• Approved and signed Approval‑Not‑Required plan for 100 Francis Wyman Road (6-0-0)
• Recommended favorably on floodplain bylaw amendment Article VIII 8.1.0 (6-0-0)
• Recommended favorably on zoning amendment to remove Industrial district and revise use regulations (6-0-0)
• Continued public hearing on MBTA Communities Multi‑Family Overlay to April 3, 2025 (6-0-0)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee met on March 20, 2025 via WebEx. The committee approved the minutes from the February 27, 2025 meeting with a 4‑0 vote. Members discussed bilingual services, website/ directory issues, and plans for a health fair, but no additional actions were decided.

• Approved minutes from 2/27/2025 (4-0)

Historical Commission

The commission decided to mail a letter to the Planning Board asking that architectural and historically significant artifacts be saved during the Union School demolition. Work on Overlook Park will be postponed until summer 2025 due to a grant. The shed project will require land regrading and tree removal before construction can begin. The commission chose not to place a demolition delay on the Winn Street house and will add 250th‑anniversary artifacts to the library display in May and June.

• Mail letter to Planning Board to request preservation of Union School artifacts
• Delay Overlook Park work until summer 2025
• Require land regrading and tree removal before shed construction
• Decide against a demolition delay for the Winn Street house
• Plan to include 250th‑anniversary artifacts in May‑June library display