Burlington public meetings in 2025

Board of Selectmen

The regular Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or decided. Residents should await notice of any rescheduled meeting.

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will convene to accept the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting and review financial and tax collector reports. The session is scheduled for Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 6:30 PM at the Senior Center.

• Acceptance of November 19, 2025 minutes
• Financial Report presentation
• Tax Collector’s Report
• First Selectmen’s Reports
• Citizens Comment period

Conservation Commission

The Burlington Conservation Commission will hold its regular meeting on December 17, 2025. The commission will consider old‑business items including PA 490, a recycling deposit shed, the 2026 Earth Day clean‑up, the Follow the Forest program, and the 2026 Open Farm Day. No new business items are listed. The meeting will also include officer elections and a period for citizen comments.

• PA 490
• Recycling – Deposit Shed
• Earth Day Clean-up 2026
• Follow the Forest
• Open Farm Day 2026

Economic Development Commission

The Burlington Economic Development Commission scheduled a meeting for December 16, 2025, but it was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. The commission will meet next on January 20, 2026.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting. It approved the architectural plans for Building #2 at 276 Spielman Highway. It granted final approval of the Table Rock Estates Section 8 subdivision with several conditions. A public hearing was scheduled for the Shilosky farm‑store special permit on January 8, 2026.

• Approved November 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved architectural plans for 276 Spielman Hwy Building #2 (all in favor)
• Granted final approval of Table Rock Estates Section 8 subdivision with conditions (all in favor)
• Scheduled public hearing for Shilosky farm‑store special permit on Jan 8 2026
• Adjourned meeting at 8:13 p.m. (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting for December 10, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were scheduled for decision or discussion.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to elect a Deputy First Selectman and determine meeting dates and times for 2026. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the Town Annual Meeting and an update from the Solid Waste Committee.

• Election of Deputy First Selectman
• Discussion on Town Annual Meeting
• Solid Waste Committee update
• Establishment of 2026 BOS meeting dates and times

The Board accepted the November 25, 2025 minutes and unanimously approved the resignation of Sharon Farmer from the Economic Development Committee. Douglas Thompson was appointed to the Regional Brownfields Partnership Committee, and Plourde was elected Deputy First Selectman. The Board also adopted the 2026 meeting schedule and adjourned the session at 7:49 PM.

• Accepted November 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Sharon Farmer from Economic Development Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Douglas Thompson to Regional Brownfields Partnership Committee (unanimous)
• Elected Plourde as Deputy First Selectman (unanimous)
• Approved Board of Selectmen meeting calendar for 2026 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:49 PM (unanimous)
• Noted resignation of Sharon Farmer from Board of Finance; vacancy to be filled within 60 days (no vote)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Burlington Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission approved application #2025-023 to construct a 24' × 24' detached garage on a concrete pad within the Upland Review Area at 74 Polly Dan Road. The decision is published as a legal notice and is effective immediately. Applicants may be appealed within 15 days at the land use office in Burlington Town Hall, 200 Spielman Highway.

• Approval of application #2025-023 for a 24' × 24' detached garage at 74 Polly Dan Rd
• Construction to be on a concrete pad within the Upland Review Area
• Appeals must be filed within 15 days at the land use office, 200 Spielman Highway

America 250 Committee

The America 250 Committee meeting scheduled for Dec 3, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items will be considered at this time. The next meeting is set for Jan 7, 2026.

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will discuss the 2026 meeting schedule and specific sewer-related correspondence. The body will also review invoices from R&C Electric, Weston & Sampson, and FR Mahoney.

• Septic abandonment and sewer connection at 46 Venice Drive
• Sewer cleaning at Circle Drive on 11/14
• Easement issue at 86 Monce Road
• Approval of invoices for R&C Electric, Weston & Sampson, and FR Mahoney

The Water Pollution Control Authority approved the minutes from the October 22, 2025 meeting and unanimously approved five invoices for services rendered. The board also noted a Farmington sewer assessment bill of $44,386.44 and adjourned the meeting at 7:23 p.m.

• Approved October 22, 2025 minutes (passed, with abstentions by Bryant and Locurto)
• Approved R&C Electric invoice #7861 for $1,120 (unanimous)
• Approved Weston & Sampson invoice #11250675 for $3,505.80 (unanimous)
• Approved FR Mahoney invoice #OX50783 11250675 for $3,505.80 (unanimous)
• Approved Advanced Power Services invoice #108351 for $540.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Alternative Pump Designs invoice #582 for $975.00 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:23 p.m. (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Burlington Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission approved a permit for a new inground pool at Juliano’s Pools. The decision was made in accordance with state law and requires a 15-day window for potential appeals.

• Approved Juliano’s Pools pool construction permit
• Pool dimensions: 16' x 34' x 25' lagoon-shaped
• Required safety fence: 4' self-closing/latching
• Appeals must be filed at Burlington Town Hall within 15 days
• Publication notice sent to Hartford Courant

Library Board of Directors

The Burlington Library Board will hold a special Zoom meeting on Dec. 2, 2025. Board members will approve the minutes from the Nov. 4, 2025 meeting, hear public comments, receive a personnel update, and review library statistics, the budget, the building status, and upcoming events.

• Approval of November 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• Personnel update
• Budget report presentation
• Building report

The Library Board approved the minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Kady Nicksa, seconded by Dan Cooper, and passed unanimously. No other formal actions or votes were recorded at this meeting.

• Approved November 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider authorizing a construction contract for the West Chippen Hill STP Rural Project. The meeting also includes routine items such as citizen comments, acceptance of the October 14, 2025 minutes, reports from boards and commissions, and the Selectmen’s Report.

• Authorization of Construction Contract for West Chippen Hill STP Rural Project
• Accept the Minutes from October 14, 2025 Regular Meeting
• Boards and Commissions reports
• Tabled Motion: Biannual Reports of Department Heads
• Citizen’s Comments

The Selectmen unanimously accepted the October 14, 2025 minutes and the resignations of Edward Jurkiewicz and Nicole Carrasquillo. They also unanimously authorized a $724,832.06 construction contract with Schultz Corporation for the West Chippen Hill STP Rural Project. Two proposed motions—biannual department‑head reports and a sidewalk street‑lamp study—were rejected after a vote of 2‑3.

• Accepted October 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Edward Jurkiewicz from Lower Farmington River Wild and Scenic Committee (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Nicole Carrasquillo as Municipal Agent for the Elderly (unanimous)
• Authorized $724,832.06 construction contract to Schultz Corp for State project #0020-0012 (unanimous)
• Rejected biannual department‑head reports motion (Approved: Zabel, Goshdigian; Opposed: Chard, Thompson, Plourde)
• Rejected sidewalk street‑lamp research motion (Approved: Zabel, Goshdigian; Opposed: Chard, Thompson, Plourde)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:53 PM (unanimous)

Senior Citizens Commission

The Senior Citizens Commission will convene to review the minutes from a prior meeting, receive a financial report, and discuss winter programming options. The session will also include a period for public comment.

• Review of prior meeting minutes
• Financial report presentation
• Discussion of winter programming
• Public comment period

The Senior Citizens Commission approved the May meeting minutes. Commissioners chose to promote existing regional fairs instead of planning a new Senior Fair. Dial‑A‑Ride will limit its service area to increase ride frequency. The commission recognized a community need for a certified social worker and adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved May meeting minutes (Murelli/Yost)
• Decided to promote neighboring city fairs rather than plan a new Senior Fair
• Dial‑A‑Ride will limit its service area for higher ride frequency
• Commissioners agreed there is a need for a certified social worker
• Motion to adjourn approved unanimously

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will hold a regular meeting to review financial and tax reports. The board is also scheduled to discuss the 2026 meeting calendar.

• 2026 Meeting Calendar
• Financial Report
• Tax Collector’s Report

The Board of Finance unanimously approved several fund transfers, moving $590,000 from the general fund to four capital funds. It also approved up to $724,832.06 for the West Chippens STP Rural Project, with about $654,000 expected to be reimbursed by a grant pending Selectmen approval. The October 15, 2025 minutes, the 2026 meeting calendar, the financial report, and the tax collector’s report were all accepted without dissent.

• Accepted October 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted 2026 meeting calendar dates (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $590,000 to capital highway, town hall/library, fire, and parks funds (unanimous)
• Approved appropriation of up to $724,832.06 for West Chippens STP Rural Project (unanimous)
• Accepted financial report (unanimous)
• Accepted tax collector’s report (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to review old business and plan upcoming initiatives. Discussions include the PA 490 program and preparations for 2026 community events.

• PA 490
• Recycling – Deposit Shed
• Earth Day Clean-up 2026
• Follow the Forest
• Open Farm Day 2026

The Conservation Commission called the meeting to order and unanimously approved the minutes from the September 24th special meeting. A discussion was held about adding an Open Space tax exemption to Public Act 490, but no action was taken. The meeting was adjourned at 7:19 p.m.

• Accepted September 24th special meeting minutes (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission

The commission will review previous actions, receive updates on grants, business developments and chamber activities, and consider old‑business items such as the inaugural Sidewalk Stroll, the LiveFromBurlington.com website rules, and the commission’s proposed budget. No new business items are listed for this meeting.

• Inaugural Sidewalk Stroll
• LiveFromBurlington.com website rules
• EDC Proposed Budget
• Grants & Funding report
• Business & Property Developments report

The Economic Development Commission approved the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. No other motions were adopted; the commission discussed the upcoming Sidewalk Stroll and reviewed reports but took no further action.

• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board approved the September 16, 2025 minutes, suspended the regular meeting to hold a public hearing on Application 2025-573, and later granted the requested side-yard setback variance for 48 Savarese Lane. The hearing was briefly adjourned and scheduled to continue at the next regular meeting. All motions passed unanimously, except the minutes approval which had one abstention.

• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous, one abstention)
• Suspended regular meeting and opened public hearing for Application 2025-573 (unanimous)
• Adjourned public hearing to reconvene at next regular meeting (unanimous)
• Granted side-yard setback variance for 48 Savarese Ln (Application 2025-573) (unanimous)
• Adjourned the board meeting at 8:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will review the October 1 meeting minutes, hear public comments, and discuss the Burlingtonia event. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order and any other business. No specific decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Review minutes from the October 1 meeting
• Public comment period
• Discussion of the Burlingtonia community event
• Any other business

The commission approved the minutes from the October 1 meeting. Commissioners approved a request for a lacrosse shed at Johnnycake. Director Twomey was tasked with reviewing commissioners’ concerns about the proposed music‑fest activity with the Selectman. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 1 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved request for lacrosse shed at Johnnycake
• Directed Director Twomey to review concerns with Selectman
• Approved motion to adjourn (motion passed)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting. It then approved a one‑year extension of the existing two‑year earth‑removal special permit for O&G Industries at Spielman Highway (Application 2200). The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved October 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved one‑year extension for O&G Industries earth‑removal permit (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:53 pm (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission scheduled a regular meeting for November 12, 2025. The meeting materials include a notice of the meeting, an agenda, notices of decisions, and minutes. No specific agenda items or decisions are detailed in the provided documents.

The commission unanimously approved two permit applications: a 20‑by‑30‑foot storage barn on Village Lane #20 and a 757‑square‑foot tiny‑house accessory home on Lyon Rd #60A, both in the Upland Review Area. Both applications were discussed with the applicants and then granted. The meeting also approved the October 8, 2025 minutes and adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Application 2025-016 (storage barn) – all commissioners voted approve
• Approved Application 2025-017 (tiny‑house accessory home) – all commissioners voted approve
• Approved minutes from October 8, 2025 – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous
• Agent approvals recorded for 2025-018, 2025-019, 2025-020, 289

Board of Selectmen

The regular Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 11, 2025 was cancelled. The cancellation is due to the observance of Veteran’s Day. No agenda items will be considered or discussed at this time.

Solid Waste Committee

The town’s Solid Waste Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, November 10, 2025, has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at this time.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Burlington Parks & Recreation Commission's regularly scheduled meeting for November 5, 2025 has been cancelled. No agenda items will be discussed or decided at this time.

America 250 Committee

The America 250 Committee will review past events and set dates for future activities, including a Revolutionary War watch party and book discussions. The group will also confirm plans for Memorial Day services and a Declaration of Independence reading.

• Confirm Memorial Day Parade on May 22
• Confirm Memorial Day Services on May 25
• Set dates for Declaration of Independence reading on July 9
• Set dates for Revolutionary War watch party
• Set dates for book discussions on Paine and McCullough works

The committee approved the October 9, 2025 minutes. A motion to carry the current offers to the committee was approved. JP agreed to provide the Board of Selectmen with an A250 calendar of events for 2026. The meeting was adjourned at 8:23 pm.

• Approved October 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to carry current offers to the committee (unanimous)
• JP will provide the Board of Selectmen with an A250 calendar of events for 2026 (task assigned)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:23 pm (unanimous)

Library Board of Directors

The Library Board will consider several policy updates, including revisions to the collection development and maintenance policy, the request for reconsideration form, the display policy, and the programming policy. Ongoing business items such as the Friends of the Library group, the solar panel project, and library policy matters will also be discussed. The director will present library statistics, a budget report, a building report, and upcoming news and events.

• Board vote to approve revised collection development and maintenance policy
• Board vote to approve revised request for reconsideration form
• Board vote to approve revised display policy
• Board vote to approve revised programming policy
• Discussion of solar panel project

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission Agent approved an application for emergency tree removals. The work involves the applicant's property, Lake Garda Improvement Association property, and an abutting neighbor's property.

• Application #2025-020: Emergency tree removals at Lake St #16 within the Upland Review Area

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen regular meeting scheduled for October 28, 2025, has been cancelled. No other business was listed.

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Burlington Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission approved application #2025-019 submitted by Telgarsky for a 19‑by‑8‑foot spa/lap pool with a surrounding deck at Village Lane #20. The project is located within the Upland Review Area. Interested parties may file an appeal with the town land‑use office within 15 days of this notice. The decision was signed by Wetlands Enforcement Official Jerry Burns on October 23, 2025.

• Approval of spa/lap pool permit (19’ x 8’) at Village Lane #20 (application #2025‑019)
• Appeal filing period: 15 days at Burlington land‑use office, 200 Spielman Highway

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission scheduled a regular meeting for October 23, 2025. The agenda materials listed include notices, a public hearing notice, the agenda, a notice of decision, and minutes. No specific rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are described in the supplied text.

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting. After a public hearing, the commission voted to approve Application 2212 – Sanzo – West Ledge #22, granting a special permit for a home‑based cottage food operation. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved October 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Application 2212 – Sanzo – West Ledge #22 – CT Cottage Food Operator Home Occupation (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve previous minutes and current invoices. No specific new business items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of September 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of invoices

The board approved the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved two invoices totaling $6,035.00, each passing unanimously. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:11 p.m.

• Approved September 24 minutes (motion by Lanfair, seconded by Bystrak, passed; Smaldone abstained)
• Approved W&S Invoice #1250290 for $4,605.00 (motion by Smaldone, seconded by Bystrak, passed unanimously)
• Approved W&S Invoice #10251057 for $1,430.00 (motion by Lanfair, seconded by Bystrak, passed unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:11 p.m. (motion by Lanfair, seconded by Smaldone, carried unanimously)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will hear reports on grants and funding, business and property developments, and updates from the Burlington & Central CT Chambers of Commerce and the Northwest CT Economic Development Commission. It will discuss old business items including the www.LiveFromBurlington.com website rules and the EDC budget. New business will include a presentation titled “Sidewalk Stroll.”

• Grants & Funding report
• Business & Property Developments report
• www.LiveFromBurlington.com Rules discussion
• EDC Budget review
• Sidewalk Stroll (new business item)

The commission unanimously approved the September 8 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved submitting the combined LiveFromBurlington.com rules and the proposed EDC budget to the town for review and approval. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 8 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved submission of LiveFromBurlington.com rules for town review (unanimous)
• Approved submission of EDC budget proposal for town approval (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Burlington Zoning Board of Appeals will hold its regular meeting on October 21, 2025. The agenda documents listed include a notice of regular meeting, a public hearing notice, the agenda, minutes, and a decision notice for a Fascedi matter. No specific agenda items such as rezoning proposals or contracts are detailed in the provided materials.

The Zoning Board approved the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes, noting one abstention from Jeff Dubois. The agenda was reordered to place New Business before Old Business. The Board opened a public hearing on a side‑yard setback variance for an inground pool, then adjourned the hearing to resume in an executive session, and ultimately granted the variance. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous, Jeff Dubois abstained)
• Rearranged agenda to move New Business before Old Business (unanimous)
• Suspended regular meeting and opened public hearing for Application 2025-572 (unanimous)
• Adjourned public hearing and scheduled reopening in executive session (unanimous)
• Granted side‑yard setback variance for Application 2025-572 (inground pool) (approved)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Solid Waste Committee

The Burlington Solid Waste Committee will discuss renewing its municipal solid waste (MSW) and recycling services contract. The meeting also includes routine approval of the previous minutes and a period for citizen comment.

• Approval of minutes from the prior meeting
• Citizen comment period
• Review of MSW and recycling contract renewal

The committee did not have a quorum (only RJ and MM were present) and the meeting was cancelled. No decisions were made.

Senior Citizens Commission

The Regularly Scheduled Meeting of the Senior Citizens Commission for Wednesday October 15th, 2025, has been cancelled.

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will meet to review the First Selectmen's, Financial, and Tax Collector's reports. The agenda consists of standard procedural items.

• Acceptance of September 17th 2025 minutes
• First Selectmen’s Reports
• Financial Report
• Tax Collector’s Report

The Board of Finance accepted the September 20th minutes, the financial report, and the tax collector's report. It unanimously approved several expenditures from the roads and bridges fund, including $84,000 for the GM2 STP contract, a $386,375 matching commitment, $12,000 for a Cardinal Engineering proposal, $53,800 for Cardinal Engineering trail work, and $453,029.50 for the DM Hock Enterprises Farmington River Trail Improvements project. The meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m.

• Accepted September 20th minutes (abstentions: Carrier, Mullen)
• Approved $84,000 GM2 STP rural contract administration (unanimous)
• Approved $386,375 20% match for project commitment (unanimous)
• Approved $12,000 Cardinal Engineering proposal (unanimous)
• Approved $53,800 Cardinal Engineering Farmington River Trail improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $453,029.50 DM Hock Enterprises Farmington River Trail Improvements (unanimous)
• Accepted financial report (unanimous)
• Accepted tax collector's report (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The October 15, 2025, monthly meeting of the Burlington Conservation Commission has been cancelled. The meeting was scheduled to be held at 200 Spielman Highway.

• Meeting cancelled
• Scheduled for October 15, 2025

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss several infrastructure proposals and contracts. Key items include sidewalk redesigns and construction administration for the Rails to Trails project.

• STP Rural Contract Administration and Construction Inspection Proposal
• TRIP Grant Commitment to Fund Letter
• Spielman Highway Phase 3 Sidewalk Redesign Proposal
• Rails to Trails Construction Administration and Inspection
• Rails to Trails Construction Contract

The Board of Selectmen unanimously authorized the First Selectman to enter a contract with DM Hock Enterprises for up to $453,029.50 to build the Rails-to-Trails segment. It also approved funding requests of $386,375 for West Chippen Hill Road improvements and $12,000 for the Spielman Highway Phase 3 sidewalk redesign. Additional authorizations were made for roadway reconstruction, trail inspection, and a $53,800 request for Farmington River Trail work. A policy on department‑head meetings was tabled for the next meeting.

• Added 9.5 Selectman's report to agenda – approved unanimously
• Accepted September 23, 2025 meeting minutes – approved unanimously
• Authorized execution of GM2 proposal for West Chippen Hill Road reconstruction (Project #0020-0112) – approved unanimously
• Reiterated authority to sign funding commitment letter and requested up to $386,375 from Roads and Bridges fund – approved unanimously
• Authorized Cardinal Engineering proposal for Spielman Highway Phase 3 sidewalk redesign, include 2 alternative bids, request up to $12,000 – approved unanimously
• Authorized Cardinal Engineering proposal for Farmington River Trail improvements, request up to $53,800 – approved unanimously
• Authorized contract with DM Hock Enterprises for Rails-to-Trails construction, not to exceed $453,029.50 (includes 10% contingency) – approved unanimously
• Policy on department‑head meetings (9.5 Selectman's report) – tabled until next meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Burlington Planning & Zoning Commission held its regular meeting on October 9, 2025. The agenda materials include a notice of meeting, a public hearing notice, an agenda, a notice of decision, and minutes, but no specific agenda items are detailed in the provided text.

America 250 Committee

The America 250 Committee is meeting to review past events and plan future activities. The body will discuss upcoming 2026 events and a series of winter book discussions.

• Review of Tavern Day (Sept 21) and Torres Den Hike (Sept 28)
• Planning for Lamson’s Corner Cemetery Walk on October 18
• Burlington Holiday Sing scheduled for December 3
• Winter book discussions featuring works by Thomas Paine and David McCullough
• Proposed 2026 events including a Ken Burns watch party and July 9th Declaration Reading

The America 250 Committee approved the minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting. A motion to abstain from holding a committee meeting in December 2025 was also approved. No other formal actions were voted on. The meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.

• Approved August 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to abstain from a December 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The commission approved the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes with all members in favor and one abstention. It determined that the Telgarsky storage barn (Application 2025-016) and the Scattergood tiny house (Application 2025-017) would have no significant impact on wetlands. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes (all in favor, Kobylarz abstained)
• Determined no significant wetland impact for Telgarsky storage barn (Application 2025-016) – all in favor
• Determined no significant wetland impact for Scattergood tiny house (Application 2025-017) – all in favor
• Adjourned meeting at 8:15 pm – unanimously approved

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission approved application #2025-018 submitted by Lake Garda Improvement Assoc to extend a pressure‑treated wooden boardwalk by 48 feet along the Blue Trail in the Battistoni Park/Beach area within the Upland Review Area. The new boardwalk will be built on cinder blocks. Interested parties have 15 days to appeal the decision to the land‑use office at Burlington Town Hall, 200 Spielman Highway.

• Application #2025-018 – approve 48‑ft extension of pressure‑treated wooden boardwalk on cinder blocks along Blue Trail in Battistoni Park/Beach area

Library Board of Directors

The Burlington Public Library Board of Directors will meet on October 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes approval of September 2 meeting minutes, public comment, and correspondence. Ongoing business items to be discussed are the Friends of the Library group, the solar panel project, and library policies. New business will include a director’s report covering library statistics, the budget, building updates, and upcoming events.

• Friends of the Library
• Solar Panel Project
• Library Policies
• Budget Report
• Building Report

The board unanimously approved the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes. The board also adopted a slate of officers: Sandy Mazeau as President, Sandra Hierl as Vice‑President, Debbie Fields as Secretary, and Craig Winter as Treasurer. No other motions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved September 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed board officers: President Sandy Mazeau, Vice‑President Sandra Hierl, Secretary Debbie Fields, Treasurer Craig Winter

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will approve the minutes from the August 12 meeting, hear public comment, present a financial report that includes a review of the town's five‑year plan, discuss fall/winter programming, provide a facilities update, and then adjourn.

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting, with Commissioners Delano and Dockman voting yes and Commissioners Holmes, Mayes, and Parente abstaining. The commission then adjourned the October 1, 2025 meeting at 8:30 p.m. by unanimous consent. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved August 12 minutes (Delano and Dockman yes; Holmes, Mayes, Parente abstain)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (motion by Delano and Simonds)

America 250 Committee

The America 250 Committee is meeting to review past events and plan future activities for the 250th anniversary of the United States. The body will discuss upcoming historical walks, book discussions, and event planning for 2026.

• Lamson’s Corner Cemetery Walk on October 18
• Burlington Holiday Sing on December 3
• Winter book discussions featuring works by Thomas Paine and David McCullough
• Planning for July 9th Declaration Reading in 2026
• Planning for Burlington’s America 250 Event in 2026

America 250 Committee

The America 250 Committee meeting scheduled for October 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM was canceled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. No further action is required from residents.

Conservation Commission

The Burlington Conservation Commission will hold a special meeting to elect a secretary, accept prior minutes, and hear citizen comments. Commissioners will review a wildlife corridor survey and discuss land‑trust communications, as well as old business items such as PA 490, a recycling deposit shed, and an Earth Day clean‑up report. New business includes a discussion of a Farmington River clean‑up.

• Wildlife Corridor Survey – presentation by Sanjay Barman
• PA 490 – old business item
• Recycling – Deposit Shed – old business item
• Earth Day Clean‑up Report – old business item
• Farmington River Clean‑up – new business item

The commission unanimously elected Jackie Shadford to replace Amelia Kearney as Secretary. The meeting minutes from April 16, 2025 were corrected and accepted without dissent. The commissioners then unanimously adjourned the meeting. No other policy actions were decided.

• Elected Jackie Shadford as Secretary (unanimous)
• Accepted corrected April 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will meet to approve minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting and review invoices. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Approval of invoices

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to review proposals for the STP Rural Contract, TRIP Grant projects, and the Spielmann Highway Phase 3 Sidewalk Redesign. The meeting will be held at Town Hall and via Zoom.

• Spielmann Highway Phase 3 Sidewalk Redesign Proposal
• STP Rural Contract Administration and Construction Inspection Proposal
• TRIP Grant Final Design, Construction Inspection and Administration Proposals
• Accept the Minutes from September 9, 2025 Meeting
• Citizen's Comments

The Selectmen unanimously approved swapping agenda items 5 and 6, accepted the September 9th meeting minutes, and appointed Barbara Dahle to the Conservation Committee through June 30, 2027. They also authorized the First Selectman to execute the GM2 proposal for the TRIP grant design and inspection work up to $285,800, and tabled the Spielmann Highway Phase 3 sidewalk redesign until the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 8:05 PM.

• Switched agenda items 5 and 6 (unanimous)
• Accepted September 9th meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Barbara Dahle to Conservation Committee (unanimous)
• Authorized First Selectman to execute GM2 TRIP grant proposal up to $285,800 (unanimous)
• Tabled Spielmann Highway Phase 3 sidewalk redesign proposal (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Senior Citizens Commission

The regularly scheduled Senior Citizens Commission meeting on September 17, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

Board of Finance

The Burlington Board of Finance will hold its regular meeting on September 17, 2025. The agenda includes accepting the August 20, 2025 minutes, hearing citizen comments, and receiving reports from the First Selectmen, the Finance Committee, and the Tax Collector. No specific policy decisions or contracts are listed.

• Call meeting to order
• Accept minutes of August 20, 2025
• Citizens comment
• Correspondence
• First Selectmen’s reports, financial report, and Tax Collector’s report

The board unanimously accepted the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting and the financial report. It approved a retirement agreement for Superintendent Scott Tharau with a $44,310.90 payable from the pension reserve. The board also approved several contracts totaling $456,935 for road, bridge, and town‑hall projects, each contingent on Board of Selectmen approval. The Tax Collectors Report was accepted and the meeting adjourned.

• Accepted August 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Financial Report (unanimous)
• Approved retirement agreement for Superintendent Scott Tharau, payable $44,310.90 (unanimous)
• Approved up to $124,000 for STP Rural Contract Administration and Construction Inspection (unanimous)
• Approved up to $290,000 for TRIP Grant Final Design, Construction Inspection and Administration (unanimous)
• Approved up to $12,000 for Spielman Highway Phase 3 Redesign Cemetery Route (unanimous)
• Approved up to $30,625 for Town Hall Site Plan Engineering (unanimous)
• Accepted Tax Collectors Report (unanimous)

Ethics Commission

The Burlington Ethics Commission will accept the minutes from its June 4, 2024 meeting, review any old and new business items, and consider membership recruiting. It will also set the date and time for its 2026 annual meeting. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Accept minutes from the June 4, 2024 meeting
• Discuss membership recruiting
• Set date and time for the 2026 annual meeting
• Review old business items
• Review new business items

The commission unanimously accepted the June 4, 2024 meeting minutes. Members confirmed Kate Ryan will assume the role of Secretary. The next annual meeting was scheduled for June 2, 2026, at 6:00 pm. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted June 4, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Confirmed Kate Ryan as Secretary
• Scheduled next annual meeting for June 2, 2026 at 6:00 pm
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board approved the minutes from the October 15, 2024 meeting by unanimous vote. The board elected Peter Perkins as Chair, Belinda Cargill as Vice Chair, and Michelle Bernetich as Recording Secretary, each by unanimous vote. No action was taken on the side‑yard setback variance application; a public hearing is scheduled for October 21. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved October 15, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Peter Perkins as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Belinda Cargill as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Michelle Bernetich as Recording Secretary (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Application 2025‑572 on October 21
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals will hold an open session for residents to appeal motor‑vehicle assessments from the Grand List of October 1 2024. After the hearings, the board will review and approve the March 2025 meeting minutes and deliberate on the appeals. New business includes setting the dates for the 2026 Board of Assessment Appeals meetings.

• Open‑session hearings for motor‑vehicle assessment appeals (Grand List Oct 1 2024)
• Review and approval of March 2025 meeting minutes
• Deliberation on appeals from the open session
• Schedule 2026 Board of Assessment Appeals meeting dates

The Board approved the March 20, 2025 meeting minutes without comment. It set dates for the 2026 property and motor‑vehicle appeal sessions. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Called meeting to order (unanimous)
• Scheduled property appeal meetings: March 18‑19, 2026, 6:00 PM‑9:00 PM (unanimous)
• Scheduled motor‑vehicle appeal open session: September 12, 2026, 10:00 AM (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the July 24, 2025 meeting. A public hearing was set for October 9, 2025 on Application 2211 – Wieczorek Resubdivision Minor on Saw Mill Road. The commission expressed that it would not support the proposed extension of Merriman Drive into Bristol. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved July 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Wieczorek subdivision on Oct 9, 2025
• Stated commission would not support Merriman Drive extension proposal
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission approved the minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The commission then adjourned the September 10 meeting at 8:00 pm, also unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:00 pm (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to review reports and accept minutes from a previous special meeting. The agenda consists of procedural items and citizen comments.

• Acceptance of August 12, 2025 Special Meeting minutes

The Selectmen unanimously accepted the minutes from the August 12, 2025 special meeting. They appointed James Fisher and Greg Posternak to the Economic Development Commission through June 30, 2029. They also unanimously appointed Kady Wallington‑Nicksa to the Library Board of Directors through June 30, 2029. The meeting was adjourned at 8:21 p.m.

• Accepted August 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)
• Appointed James Fisher and Greg Posternak to Economic Development Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Kady Wallington‑Nicksa to Library Board of Directors (unanimous)
• Motion for roll‑call vote failed (2‑3)
• Adjourned at 8:21 p.m. (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission unanimously approved the amended minutes from the August 11 meeting. The commission also unanimously voted to postpone the election of officer positions until January 2026. No other actions were taken and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved amended August 11 minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed officer elections to Jan 2026 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Solid Waste Committee

The Solid Waste Committee nominated Robert Jorgensen as Chairman for the current term, and all present voted in favor. The committee reviewed the existing solid waste collection contract, which runs until Dec 31 2027, and noted the need to examine future contract options with the First Selectman. Kate Ryan and Mary Morrison were tasked with contacting solid‑waste coordinators in neighboring towns to gather data on vendors and costs. The next meeting is set for Oct 20 2025.

• Robert Jorgensen appointed Chairman of the Solid Waste Committee (unanimous)
• Kate Ryan and Mary Morrison assigned to contact solid waste coordinators for data

Parks & Recreation Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission for September 3, 2025, has been cancelled.

America 250 Committee

The America 250 Committee approved the August 26, 2025 minutes and then adjourned the meeting. No other motions, approvals, or decisions were recorded.

• Approved Aug 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Library Board of Directors

The board approved the May 6, 2025 meeting minutes. It declined a patron's gift of a carved wooden giraffe and will send a refusal letter. Hoopla digital service will be discontinued at the end of September. Debbie Beauregard will assume the children’s librarian role on October 1.

• Approved May 6, 2025 minutes (motion by Craig Winter, seconded by Dan Cooper)
• Debbie Beauregard to assume children’s librarian position on Oct 1
• Declined patron’s carved wooden giraffe donation; donor to be notified
• Board agreed revised library policies are ready for state submission
• Discontinued Hoopla service at end of September

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and invoices. No specific new business items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from June 25, 2025
• Approval of invoices

The Water Pollution Control Authority approved the June 25, 2025 meeting minutes, with the motion passing and two members abstaining. It unanimously approved four invoices, including a $158,478 payment to the Town of Farmington and smaller payments to Weston & Sampson and Alternative Pump Designs. The commission also unanimously voted to coordinate with the town building inspector and first selectman on the Canton Properties issue.

• Approved June 25, 2025 minutes (motion passed; Smaldone and Bryant abstained)
• Approved Weston & Sampson invoice #7250897 for $1,890.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Town of Farmington invoice #2024-06-30171 for $158,478.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Alternative Pump Designs LLC invoice #553 for $750.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Weston & Sampson invoice #6251210 for $6,083.50 (unanimous)
• Approved motion to engage Town Building Inspector and 1st Selectman on Canton Properties issue (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

America 250 Committee

The America 250 Committee approved the August 6, 2025 minutes unanimously. It adopted a plan to focus on Tavern Day and set a September 14, 2025 meeting at 10 a.m. to start the display setup. The next regular meeting was scheduled for September 3, 2025 at 7 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 8:04 p.m. by unanimous motion.

• Approved Aug 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted focus on Tavern Day (unanimous)
• Scheduled Sep 14, 2025 display‑setup meeting at 10 a.m.
• Set next regular meeting for Sep 3, 2025 at 7 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting at 8:04 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance approved a $575,000 transfer of under‑expended appropriations, allocating $125,000 to the Parks and Recreation Capital fund and $450,000 to the Town Hall/Library Capital fund. Several minutes from prior meetings were accepted, and interdepartmental transfers for the 2024/2025 financial report were authorized. The tax collector’s report was accepted and the meeting was adjourned.

• Amended agenda item 2 to approve May 20, 2025 budget hearing minutes and June 3, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted May 20, 2025 budget hearing minutes (amended) with Vince Lambri replacing Dick Lambert (unanimous)
• Accepted June 3, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (passed; Zabel and Achilli yes, Mullen abstained)
• Authorized interdepartmental transfers as presented in the 2024/2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved $575,000 transfer of under‑expended appropriations: $125,000 to Parks & Recreation Capital fund and $450,000 to Town Hall/Library Capital fund, contingent on $39,000 audit adjustment (all in favor except Kirschner nay)
• Accepted tax collector’s report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:26 PM (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to review summer/fall programming and receive a facilities update, including a tour of Johnnycake Mountain Park with the Board of Selectman.

• Review of summer/fall programming
• Facilities update
• Tour of Johnnycake Mountain Park with Board of Selectman
• Public comment period

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the May 7 2025 meeting, with a motion moved by Commissioners Dockman and Simonds and an abstention by Commissioner Parker; the motion passed. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Commissioners Delano and Parker and was adopted. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved May 7 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss a STEAP grant award and a tour of the Johnnycake Mountain Park facility. The meeting is a special session held at the park.

• Municipal Resolution 2025 STEAP Grant Award
• Grant Writer Discussion
• Tour of Johnnycake Mountain Park Facility
• Accept Minutes from July 8, 2025 Regular Meeting
• Amend Minutes from June 24, 2025 Regular Meeting

The Selectmen unanimously approved a municipal resolution to apply for up to $255,664 from the State Emergency Assistance Program for Town Hall EMS generators. They also reappointed Bryan Cassidy to the Economic & Development Commission and appointed Jason Williams to the library board. John Deeb was appointed to the Economic & Development Commission, and the minutes from July 8 and June 24 were accepted and amended.

• Accepted July 8, 2025 minutes – unanimous
• Amended June 24, 2025 minutes – unanimous
• Reappointed Bryan Cassidy to Economic & Development Commission (2025‑2029) – unanimous
• Appointed Jason Williams to library board (2025‑2029) – unanimous
• Approved STEAP grant application up to $255,664 for EMS generators – unanimous
• Appointed John Deeb to Economic & Development Commission (2025‑2029) – unanimous
• Revisited agenda item 5 – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 PM – unanimous

Economic Development Commission

The commission appointed Vince Lambri as temporary secretary. It approved the June 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It authorized a $240 payment for Burlingtonia public works from the 2025 EDC budget, with two members in favor and one abstention. It also approved a $77 reimbursement to Sharon Farmer for additional Taste of Burlington cards unanimously.

• Appointed Vince Lambri as EDC Temporary Secretary (no vote recorded)
• Approved June 2025 minutes (unanimous motion passed)
• Approved $240 payment for Burlingtonia public works (in favor: Farmer, Lambri; abstain: Parente; motion passed)
• Approved $77 reimbursement to Sharon Farmer for Taste of Burlington cards (unanimous motion passed)

America 250 Committee

The America 250 Committee met on August 6, 2025 and approved the prior meeting's minutes after a motion by John Deeb and a second by Donna Mullen, with all members voting in favor. No other formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded; the committee discussed upcoming tours, events, and a donation for a documentary.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a special permit for propane storage at 231 Spielman Highway. It also granted final approval of Phase 3 of the Stone Ridge Crossing subdivision. The meeting concluded with an unanimous adjournment.

• Approved special permit for propane storage (Application 2210) – vote 5‑1
• Approved final approval of Stone Ridge Crossing Phase 3 – all in favor
• Approved minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting
• Closed regular meeting and opened public hearing at 7:06 pm – unanimous
• Closed public hearing and reopened regular meeting at 7:41 pm – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting at 8:02 pm – unanimous

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting. It approved Application 2025-012, granting a permit for wooden stairs at 289 George Washington Turnpike, with votes from DePascale, Wilson, Miller, Parker, Kobylarz, and Dietrichson. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:46 p.m.

• Approved minutes from June 11, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Application 2025-012 – Yurkevych – permit for wooden stairs at 289 George Washington Tpke (approved by DePascale, Wilson, Miller, Parker, Kobylarz, Dietrichson)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 24, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously authorized the First Selectman to accept the Transportation Rural Improvement Grant and proceed with the West Chippens Hill Road project. The Board approved a contract up to $30,625 with CT Consulting Engineer for surveying the Town Hall property, with one opposition and one abstention. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session with invitation of Scott Tharau (unanimous)
• Authorized First Selectman to accept Transportation Rural Improvement Grant for West Chippens Hill Rd (unanimous)
• Authorized First Selectman to execute contract with CT Consulting Engineer for Town Hall survey, up to $30,625 (passed; Goshdigian opposed, Zabel abstained)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The board unanimously approved the April 23 minutes. It decided that the list of Farmington District residents not yet connected to the sewer can be provided to the Lake Garda Improvement Association. The July regular meeting was cancelled. The chair will contact Weston & Sampson to confirm services before approving the $6,083.50 invoice.

• Approved April 23 minutes (unanimous)
• Allowed provision of unconnected Farmington residents list to LGIA
• Cancelled July WPCA regular meeting
• Chair to contact vendor to confirm services before approving $6,083.50 invoice

Board of Selectmen

The board authorized First Selectman Douglas Thompson to enter a contract with Cardinal Engineering for construction contract administration and traffic engineering services up to $20,384, with one selectman opposing. It also approved a $14,496.70 purchase of Motorola Solutions radios for the fire department and adopted the fiscal‑year 2026 non‑union wage increase. Additionally, the terms of numerous board and commission members were renewed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:16 PM.

• Authorized contract with Cardinal Engineering up to $20,384 (1 opposition)
• Approved Motorola Solutions radio purchase $14,496.70 (unanimous)
• Approved FY2026 non‑union wage raise (unanimous)
• Renewed senior citizens commission members' terms (unanimous)
• Renewed Conservation Commission members' terms (unanimous)
• Renewed Library Board members' terms (unanimous)
• Renewed Zoning Board of Appeals alternates' terms (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:16 PM (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The board approved $88,445 from the fire department reserve for a vehicle, up to $14,500 for a radio for a fire car pending BOS approval, $20,384 for Phase 2 sidewalk construction from the Roads and Bridges fund pending BOS approval, and the use of the Pension Reserve fund for the town’s share of retiree health care premiums for FY ending June 30 2026. All approvals were passed unanimously. The board also accepted the financial and tax collector reports and adjourned at 7:37 PM.

• Approved $88,445 from BVFD reserve for purchase of vehicle seven (unanimous)
• Approved up to $14,500 from BVFD reserve for a radio for car 2, contingent on BOS approval (unanimous)
• Approved up to $20,384 from Roads and Bridges fund for Cardinal Engineering Phase 2 sidewalks, contingent on BOS approval (unanimous)
• Approved use of Pension Reserve fund for town’s share of retiree health care premiums for FY ending June 30 2026 (unanimous)
• Accepted the financial report (unanimous)
• Accepted the tax collector’s report (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:37 PM (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting. It granted a permit for a three‑lot minor subdivision on Jerome Avenue and approved a home‑occupation special permit on Wildes Way #6. The commission also approved a one‑year extension for a property on 26 Covey Rd and set a public hearing for a propane‑storage special permit. The meeting was adjourned at 8:03 pm.

• Approved minutes from May 8, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Application 2208 – 3‑lot minor subdivision on Jerome Ave (5‑0)
• Approved Application 2209 – Home‑occupation permit at Wildes Way #6 (5‑0)
• Approved Application 2193 – One‑year extension for 26 Covey Rd (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Application 2210 – Propane storage special permit (June 26, 2025)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:03 pm (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting. It granted a permit for a three‑lot subdivision (Application 2025‑009) on Jerome Avenue #39. It also unanimously approved the wooden‑stairs project at 289 George Washington Turnpike (Application 2025‑012). The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved May 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Application 2025‑009 – 3‑lot subdivision on Jerome Ave #39 (all 7 members approved)
• Approved Application 2025‑012 – wooden stairs at 289 George Washington Turnpike (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:00 pm (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board unanimously accepted the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved a motion to explore options for a new ambulance. Additionally, the Board authorized the purchase of traffic vehicle 7 for $88,445.

• Accepted May 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved exploration of new ambulance options (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of traffic vehicle 7 for $88,445 (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission approved the minutes from the May 12 meeting by unanimous vote. The commission then adjourned the June 9 meeting after a motion was passed. The Regulations Review agenda item was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved May 12 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)
• Tabled Regulations Review agenda item (postponed to next meeting)

America 250 Committee

The America 250 Committee approved the May 7, 2025 meeting minutes and the special May 25, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to purchase a minimum of 36 more hats was approved. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 7, 2025 minutes (Donna motioned, David seconded; all approved)
• Approved Special May 25, 2025 meeting minutes (Stacey motioned, Donna seconded; all approved)
• Approved purchase of at least 36 hats (Dave motioned, Judi Ann seconded; all approved)
• Adjourned meeting (Stacey motioned, Donna seconded; all approved)

Town Meetings

The Board accepted the FY 2025‑2026 town budget with total expenses of $42,718,488 and a mil rate of 26.6, passing by unanimous voice vote. The Board also authorized the requisition of Connecticut LOCIP funds for capital improvement projects, also passing by unanimous voice vote. Both actions were approved without any discussion or objections.

• Approved FY 2025‑2026 town budget (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized requisition of CT LOCIP funds for capital improvements (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance unanimously approved a mill rate of 26.6 mills for the 2025‑2026 budget. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously at 7:45 PM.

• Approved 26.6‑mill rate for 2025‑2026 budget (unanimous)
• Adjourned special meeting at 7:45 PM (unanimous)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The board approved the April 23, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. An invoice for a grinder pump repair (Invoice #OX48874, $609.59) was also approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved April 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Invoice #OX48874 for $609.59 grinder pump repair (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

America 250 Committee

The America 250 Committee assigned roles for the Memorial Day Parade and established an event timeline. The committee also folded all remaining printed tri-fold informational flyers. The meeting adjourned at 3:12 p.m.

• Assigned roles for Memorial Day Parade
• Established event timeline for Memorial Day Parade
• Folded all remaining printed tri-fold informational flyers

Senior Citizens Commission

The Senior Citizens Commission approved the March 2025 meeting minutes, with Commissioners Provost and Rozzi voting yes and Commissioner Murelli abstaining. A motion to adjourn the May 21 meeting was approved unanimously at 4:50 pm. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved March meeting minutes (Provost and Rozzi yes, Murelli abstain)
• Motion to adjourn approved unanimously

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance unanimously approved $420,000 for phase 2 of the Spielman Highway sidewalk project, with $370,000 to be reimbursed by a connectivity grant. It also approved $27,552 for three change orders at the Johnny Cake Mountain athletic field. Minutes, the financial report, and the tax collector’s report were accepted, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Authorized $420,000 for phase 2 Spielman Hwy sidewalk project (unanimous)
• Authorized $27,552 for three change orders at Johnny Cake Mountain athletic field (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of April 16, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted the Financial Report (unanimous)
• Accepted the Tax Collector’s Report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:52 PM (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance held a budget hearing and presented the FY 2025‑2026 budget, noting total expenses of $42,718,488, a 4% increase from the prior year. Revenue sources and the resulting mill rate of 26.6 mills (a 2.7% tax increase) were also outlined. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the hearing. The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 PM.

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting. It found no significant wetland impact for the 3‑lot subdivision at Jerome Ave #39. Cease & Desist Orders #2025-005 and #2025-006 were maintained or revised with specific conditions. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 9, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Determined no significant wetland impact for Application 2025-009 (3‑lot subdivision) – ALL IN FAVOR
• Maintained Cease & Desist Order #2025-005 for 206 Johnnycake Mountain Rd with emergency controls and beaver‑dam removal – ALL IN FAVOR
• Revised Cease & Desist Order #2025-006 for 289 George Washington Tpke, removing soil‑scientist condition – ALL IN FAVOR
• Adjourned meeting at 9:21 pm – unanimously approved

Board of Selectmen

The Board accepted the April 22 minutes with two abstentions. It unanimously authorized a $420,000 sidewalk Phase 2 contract with Shultz Corporation, funded by the roads and bridges fund and a grant. It also approved a three‑year ambulance contract with Vintech and $27,552 in park field change orders.

• Accepted April 22 minutes (Plourde/Chard abstained, Zabel abstained) – passed
• Authorized first selectman to sign sidewalk Phase 2 contract with Shultz Corp; request $420,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized first selectman to sign ambulance contract with Vintech (July 1 2025‑June 30 2028) – unanimous
• Approved three change orders for Johnny Cake Mountain athletic field up to $27,552 – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting at 7:47 pm – unanimous

Economic Development Commission

The commission approved the April 14 minutes with a correction to the Taste of Burlington dates, passing the motion unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:41 p.m. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved amended April 14 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 13, 2025 meeting. It voted to waive a public hearing for Application 2208 (T&M Building Co., 3‑lot minor subdivision). A public hearing was scheduled for Application 2209 (home‑occupation special permit) on June 12, 2025. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 8:01 p.m.

• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Waived public hearing for Application 2208 – T&M Building Co., 3‑lot minor subdivision (approved)
• Set public hearing for Application 2209 – Home Occupation Special Permit on June 12, 2025 (approved)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:01 p.m. (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the March 5, 2025 meeting. A 100‑by‑100‑foot test meadow for pollinators was designated at Johnnycake Mountain Park, with public works to plant it and a review scheduled for spring 2026. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 5, 2025 minutes (motion passed, Mayes abstained)
• Approved pollinator meadow test plot at Johnnycake Mountain Park (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed

America 250 Committee

The America 250 Committee approved the April 2, 2025 minutes. It authorized members to buy a red vest and navy baseball hat, and approved purchasing up to 300 Bennington 6×4 flags for no more than $200. The committee also confirmed A250 pins have been ordered, paid for and shipped, and adjourned the meeting at 8:26 pm.

• Approved April 2, 2025 minutes (motion by Donna, seconded by Judi Ann)
• Approved purchase of red vest and navy baseball hat for members (motion by John, seconded by Donna)
• Approved purchase of up to 300 Bennington 6x4 flags, not to exceed $200 (motion by JP, seconded by Judi Ann)
• Confirmed A250 pins ordered, paid for and shipped
• Established official fundraising account with TDG (checks and debit card)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:26 pm (motion by Laurie, seconded by Donna)

Library Board of Directors

The board approved the meeting minutes. It adopted the Friends of the Library budget of $38,750. The board hired Julie Hawks as a librarian starting May 12 and confirmed Marjorie as the new Adult Services Librarian. It voted to keep six public computers, purchase Windows license extensions for them, replace outdated staff computers, and fund two new CPUs with a $900 migration cost.

• Minutes approved (Craig Winter voted, Mary Art seconded)
• Friends of the Library budget of $38,750 approved
• Marjorie appointed as Adult Services Librarian
• Julie Hawks hired, start date May 12
• Computer plan accepted: keep 6 computers, buy $61 license extensions, replace staff computers, Town to fund 2 new CPUs, $900 migration cost (Craig Winter voted, Sandy Hierl seconded)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority approved the 2025 sewer usage fees for Bristol ($420 per household), Farmington ($476 per household) and Canton ($530 per household). The authority also approved a $3,906.31 invoice for a new grinder pump at 18 Alpine Drive. All fee and invoice approvals were adopted by vote.

• Approved 2025 sewer fee for Bristol users $420/household (unanimous, Lanfair abstained)
• Approved 2025 sewer fee for Farmington users $476/household (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 sewer fee for Canton users $530/household (unanimous)
• Approved FR Mahoney invoice #OX48803 for new grinder pump $3,906.31 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 26, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Motion to open public hearing on sewer fees carried unanimously
• Motion to close public hearing and resume regular meeting carried unanimously
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board unanimously approved the Cardinal Engineering proposal for Phase 2 sidewalks and recommended that the Board of Finance allocate $2,500 from the roads and bridges fund, adding the amount to the America 250 budget. The Board also unanimously accepted the agenda for the Annual Town Budget Meeting scheduled for June 3, 2025. Additionally, the Board unanimously adopted the minutes from the April 8, 2025 special meeting and adjourned the session.

• Approved Cardinal Engineering Phase 2 sidewalk proposal; recommended $2,500 roads & bridges fund allocation (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from April 8, 2025 special meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted agenda for Annual Town Budget Meeting on June 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:10 PM (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The commission unanimously accepted the March 19, 2025 meeting minutes. They also unanimously approved a motion to gather contact information for organizations to sponsor a recycling shed, assigning commissioners to contact specific groups. An Earth Day clean‑up event was scheduled for April 26, 2025 from 10 AM to 1 PM. No other business was taken up.

• Accepted March 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to gather sponsor contacts for recycling shed (unanimous)
• Scheduled Earth Day clean‑up for April 26, 2025

Board of Finance

The Board accepted the March 19 minutes and appointed King and King as auditors for the June 30 audit. It approved multiple Cardinal Engineering proposals totaling $49,812.04 from the Roads and Bridges Fund and reallocated $21,012.50 from the Snow Reserve Fund to the Snow Removal Fund. The Board also accepted the financial and tax collector reports and adopted the 2026 budget, with one member voting no.

• Accepted March 19 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed King and King as auditors (passed)
• Approved $29,500 Cardinal Engineering road project (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 Phase 2 sidewalks (unanimous, pending Selectmen approval)
• Approved $10,000 Cardinal Engineering road project (unanimous)
• Approved $8,000 Phase 2 sidewalks (unanimous)
• Reallocated $21,012.50 from Snow Reserve to Snow Removal Fund (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 budget with one no vote (passed with one no vote)

Economic Development Commission

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 10 meeting. It approved the questionnaires and submitted them to the Town Clerk for publishing on the website and Facebook. The Taste of Burlington timeline was set for June through September, and the event was scheduled for June 21, 2‑6 pm at Library Lane. Business‑related regulations were tabled until June.

• Approved March 10 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved questionnaires and submitted to Town Clerk for website publishing
• Set Taste of Burlington timeline (June–Sept) as Burlingtonia to Tavern Day
• Scheduled Taste of Burlington event for June 21, 2‑6 pm at Library Lane
• Tabled business‑related regulations until June

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting. It then approved Application 2025-003 for the Alpine Drive bridge repair, which will affect approximately 1,600 square feet of wetlands and be funded equally by a state grant and the town. Public comments about guardrail placement and water flow were noted and will be forwarded to the engineers.

• Approved March 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Agent 2025-006 – Scozzafava garden shed in URA
• Approved Agent 2025-007 – Lepore and Sons new single‑family home outside URA
• Opened public hearing on Application 2025-003 (approved)
• Approved Application 2025-003 – Bridge Repair – Alpine Drive (DePascale, Miller, Wilson, Kobylarz, Dietrichson, Parker)
• Closed public hearing and reopened regular meeting (approved)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimously approved)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved three Cardinal Engineering sidewalk proposals, recommending $29,500, $10,000 and $8,000 from the roads and bridges fund. They also approved reallocating $8,312.04 to a Phase 3 sidewalk project. A $210.64 legal notice advertisement for the Burlington Streetscape Phase 2 State project was approved, and First Selectman Douglas K. Thompson was authorized to sign the Master Municipal Agreement for Rights of Way Projects.

• Approved Cardinal proposal June 22 2022 – recommend $29,500 from roads & bridges fund (unanimous)
• Approved Cardinal proposal June 21 2023 – recommend $10,000 from roads & bridges fund (unanimous)
• Approved Cardinal proposal Feb 19 2025 Phase 2 sidewalks – recommend $8,000 from roads & bridges fund (unanimous)
• Approved reallocation of $8,312.04 to Phase 3 sidewalk project (unanimous)
• Approved Hartford Courant legal notice for Streetscape Phase 2 – recommend $210.64 (unanimous)
• Resolved to authorize First Selectman Douglas K. Thompson to sign Master Municipal Agreement for Rights of Way Projects (unanimous)

America 250 Committee

The committee approved the March 19, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Stacey and a second by Donna. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:52 p.m. after a motion by Donna and a second by Laurie. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved March 19, 2025 minutes (motion by Stacey, seconded by Donna)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:52 p.m. (motion by Donna, seconded by Laurie)

Library Board of Directors

The Library Board voted to accept the April 1, 2025 minutes without any changes. After the approval, the board moved to adjourn the meeting, which ended at 7:30 pm. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved minutes without editing or correction
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 pm

Water Pollution Control Authority

The board approved the February 26 meeting minutes with five votes in favor and one abstention. A public hearing on the Bristol, Canton, and Farmington sewer user fees was scheduled for April 23 at 7 p.m. ET, passing unanimously. The commission also voted unanimously to send a confirmation re‑authorization letter to FR Mahoney. The meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m. with a unanimous vote.

• Approved Feb. 26 minutes (5 in favor, 1 abstain)
• Set public hearing for April 23, 7 p.m. ET on sewer fees (unanimous)
• Approved sending confirmation re‑authorization letter to FR Mahoney (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:24 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board authorized First Selectman Doug Thompson to accept Vintech's proposal for a three‑year emergency medical services contract and begin negotiations. They also tabled the Cardinal Engineering sidewalk project and accepted the March 11 meeting minutes. Additional motions amended the agenda and adjourned the meeting, all passing unanimously.

• Amended agenda to add EMS bids discussion (unanimous)
• Accepted March 11 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized acceptance of Vintech EMS contract (unanimous)
• Tabled Cardinal Engineering sidewalks item (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The board elected Roy Merritt to serve as Chairman for the term March 2025 through November 4, 2025, with a 2‑0 vote after Kazlauskas and Parente voted in favor. The board approved the September 14, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously. The board voted 2‑0 to reduce the assessments on eight Sunnova Energy properties to $0 because the filings were delayed by USPS handling. The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 PM.

• Roy Merritt appointed Chairman (term March 2025‑Nov 4 2025) – vote 2‑0
• September 14 2024 meeting minutes approved – vote 3‑0
• Reduced assessments on eight Sunnova Energy accounts to $0 – vote 2‑0

Conservation Commission

The commission unanimously accepted the December 18, 2024 meeting minutes. A motion to add a communications item to future agendas was unanimously passed. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Accepted Dec 18 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Added communications section to future agendas (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Senior Citizens Commission

The commission unanimously approved adding the February meeting minutes to the agenda. The February minutes were approved with a correction noting Mary Yost’s absence, with Yost abstaining. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 4:50 pm.

• Add February minutes to agenda – approved unanimously
• Approve February minutes with correction – approved (Yost abstained)
• Adjourn meeting – approved unanimously

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance accepted the February 19 minutes, the Financial Report, and the Tax Collector's Report, each by unanimous vote. It then unanimously approved the creation of the America 250 Special Revenue Fund. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:24 p.m.

• Accepted February 19 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Financial Report (unanimous)
• Accepted Tax Collector's Report (unanimous)
• Established America 250 Special Revenue Fund (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)