Burlington
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Recreation
The Recreation Commission will hold a public meeting to consider a second reading of a refund policy change and appoint a Superintendent of Recreation Maintenance. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes, reports from directors, and public participation.
- Refund Policy change – 2nd Reading
- Appointment of Superintendent of Recreation Maintenance
- Approval of Minutes – June 15, 2026
- Director of Parks & Recreation Report
- Public Participation
School Committee
The Fox Hill Requestion Approval Committee will meet remotely to review and approve a general contractor payment application for the Fox Hill project. This is a routine monthly meeting with no public comment solicited.
- Review of GC payment application for Fox Hill project
Board of Appeals
The Burlington Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three applications: a variance for a garage at 9 Cresthaven Dr, a special sign permit for LeTourneau's Home Medical Equipment at 34 Cambridge St, and a special sign permit for LeMaitre at 52-54 Third Ave. The board will also review proposed zoning bylaw changes.
- Variance hearing for 9 Cresthaven Dr: proposed garage 6 ft from side property line, porch 23 ft from front line
- Special sign permit for 34 Cambridge St: 62 sq ft wall sign for LeTourneau's Home Medical Equipment
- Special sign permit for 52-54 Third Ave: 19.39 sq ft wall sign for LeMaitre in Northwest Park PDD
- Review of proposed zoning bylaw changes
Planning Board
The Planning Board will conduct a site walk to discuss a site plan application for 2 Wall Street. This is the only item on the agenda.
- Site plan application for 2 Wall Street
Public Arts Committee
The Burlington Public Arts Committee will discuss community participation in Celebrate Burlington and decide on the allocation of funds for the event.
- Allocation of funds for Celebrate Burlington
Government Review Committee
The Burlington Government Review Committee will receive subcommittee updates on a town survey, public input, and bylaw tracking. They will then discuss the updated Article 5 on Finance, followed by a discussion on election and recall provisions. The meeting will preview the July 28th session covering administrative, general provisions, transition, and full charter draft timing.
- Subcommittee updates: Town Survey (Betsey Hughes), Public Input, Bylaw and Charter Recommendation tracking
- Discussion and review of updated Article 5: Finance with Collins Center
- Discussion of Election and Recall
- Preview of July 28th meeting: Administrative, General Provisions, Transition, Full Review of Draft Charter Timing
Public Arts Committee
The Burlington Public Arts Committee will discuss a World Cup sculpture concept, review current sculpture installations and mural projects, and hear updates on meetings with town administration and developer Nordblom. The committee will also plan fall events and a raffle.
- World Cup Sculpture idea
- Update on sculpture installations
- Update on mural project
- Update on meeting with Nordblom
- Update on raffle
Ways & Means
The committee will review budget transfers to close out the 2026 fiscal year. Members will also hear a presentation from the Government Review Committee and discuss items related to Shawsheen Tech.
- FY26 budget transfers
- Government Review Committee presentation
- Shawsheen Tech discussion
Board of Health
The subcommittee is meeting to review and discuss potential regulations for Kratom. No other business or applications are listed on the agenda.
- Kratom Regulations
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Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will hold continued public hearings on Notices of Intent for construction at 85 Wilmington Road (new commercial building), 129-131 Middlesex Turnpike (multi-family residential), and 2 Wall Street (commercial). They will also consider a Certificate of Compliance for 7 Abbott Park and Requests for Determination for pool and patio installations.
- Continued hearing: 85 Wilmington Road – new commercial building, stormwater improvements
- Continued hearing: 129-131 Middlesex Turnpike – multi-family residential building
- Continued hearing: 2 Wall Street – demolish and build new commercial building
- Certificate of Compliance: 7 Abbott Park (51-53 Middlesex Turnpike) – DEP #122-224
- Requests for Determination: 5 Marion Road (pool) and 12 Sarah Street (patio/seating)
Burlington High School Building Committee
The Burlington High School Building Committee and School Committee will meet to discuss the project's Statement of Interest and areas of focus. The body will also hold an open discussion regarding potential future Town Meeting warrants related to the high school building.
- Update and discussion on Statement of Interest
- Discussion of future BHS Town Meeting warrants
Board of Health
The Board of Health subcommittee is meeting to consider and discuss proposed regulations regarding kratom. The meeting includes a public hearing as required by state law.
- Discussion of kratom regulations
School Committee
The School Committee will discuss and vote on stipends for literacy and math curriculum coaches for the 2026-2027 school year. They will also hold a first reading of a new restraint and seclusion policy and a second reading of updated physical education standards. Updates will be given on the Fox Hill and BHS building projects, field maintenance, and transportation. Public comments will be heard.
- Vote on 2026-2027 Academic Curriculum Coach (Literacy) Stipend
- Vote on 2026-2027 Academic Curriculum Coach (Math) Stipend
- First reading of Restraint and Seclusion Policy #JK22
- Second reading of 2023 Comprehensive Physical Education and Health Standards
- Updates on Fox Hill School and BHS Building Committees
Government Review Committee
The Burlington Government Review Committee will discuss and review Article 5 on finance, introduce Article 6 on administrative organization, and preview the final four charter sections covering elections, recall, general provisions, and transition. Subcommittee updates include a town survey, an information session, and bylaw/charter recommendation tracking. The committee is also preparing for a public charter review session on July 28th.
- Town survey update presented by Betsey Hughes
- Updated draft charter language discussion led by Pat Lloyd
- Review of Article 5: Finance with Pat Lloyd and Mike Ward of Collins Center
- Introduction of Article 6: Administrative Organization
- Preview of final charter sections: Elections, Recall, General Provisions, Transition
Board of Health
The Board will review and potentially vote on a site plan and special permit for a Chick-fil-A at 2 Wall Street. They will also consider well permits for a geothermal system at Fox Hill Elementary School and a biological safety permit for MBX Biosciences. Updates from the Kratom Regulations Subcommittee and the Tri-Ton Coalition health inspector will be discussed.
- Application for Site Plan and Special Permit, 2 Wall Street, Chick-fil-A
- Well Permits for 70 Closed-Loop Geothermal, 252 Fox Hill Road (Fox Hill Elementary School)
- Biological Safety Permit, 5 Burlington Woods Drive, MBX Biosciences
- Kratom Regulations Subcommittee report
- Update from Tahycha Soto, Health Inspector for Tri-Ton Coalition
Select Board
The Select Board will discuss the proposed ICE Processing Facility and hold public hearings for a new beer and wine license at Sunflower Organic Pizza and a Grant of Location on Stony Brook Road. Other actions include approving a road closure on Fox Hill Road, extending AMC Theater hours, and updating the municipal aggregation program.
- Discussion on ICE Processing Facility
- Public hearing for beer/wine license at Sunflower Organic Pizza, 1 Wheeler Road
- Public hearing for Grant of Location on Stony Brook Road
- Approval of road closure on Fox Hill Road
- Extension of AMC Theater hours to 2am (July 17-26 and July 31-Aug 9)
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold public hearings for Chick-fil-A's applications for a fast-food restaurant and drive-through at 2 Wall Street, plus a site plan review. A continued hearing for a site plan at 85 Wilmington Road will also be heard. Several other items have been continued to July 16.
- Public hearing: Special permit for fast-food restaurant (Chick-fil-A) at 2 Wall Street
- Public hearing: Special permit for drive-through facility at 2 Wall Street
- Public hearing: Site plan approval at 2 Wall Street
- Continued public hearing: Site plan at 85 Wilmington Road
Capital Budget Committee
The Capital Budget Committee is meeting with the Government Review Committee. They will review feedback regarding the potential future design and organization of various town committees.
- Review of input on town committee design
Town Meeting Electronic Voting Committee
The committee is meeting to review and discuss options for electronic voting. The session will also include the approval of previous meeting minutes and planning for future agendas.
- Discussion of electronic voting (EV) options
Public Arts Committee
The Burlington Public Arts Committee will receive updates on the Good Night Johnny's fundraiser, prepare for a Planning Board presentation and mural painting, and discuss installation plans for new sculptures. They will also review sponsorships and plans for the September Town Meeting.
- Update on Good Night Johnny's fundraiser
- Preparations for Planning Board presentation
- Plans for mural painting
- Installation plans for new sculptures
- Update on sponsorships
The committee reported a financial strain after Town Administration requested delaying a warrant article until May 2027. As a result, the committee will be unable to purchase 'Edwin the dragon' and must reduce community services. Members are seeking short-term funding through library partnerships and private support.
- Determined 'Edwin the dragon' purchase is not feasible due to budget constraints
- Agreed to coordinate events with the Library for potential financial support
- Scheduled meeting with Town Administration to strategize for May 2027
- Scheduled meeting with Nordblom to seek additional support
- Extended Patriots raffle until Labor Day weekend
- Authorized removal of expiring sculpture leases and installation of new ones via DPW
Historical Commission
The Burlington Historical Commission will review end-of-year budget status for June 30, update on museum open dates and cataloging, discuss the 250th celebration and Burlington Day, and receive an update on the police station project.
- Review of 2025 end-of-year budget due June 30
- Update on museum open dates June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12
- Planning for 250th celebration and Burlington Day August 1st
- Update on police station project
- Cataloging and scanning of items
Government Review Committee
The committee is hosting a community input meeting to receive feedback from residents. The session includes a presentation followed by an opportunity for public questions.
- Community Questions and Input
Board of Assessors
The Board of Assessors will process routine motor vehicle tax abatements and prepare the FY27 tax billing rollover. The meeting also includes an executive session on property exemptions and approves past minutes. This agenda consists primarily of procedural boilerplate with no public hearings or major policy changes.
- Sign motor vehicle tax abatements
- Executive session on property tax exemptions
- Town Appraiser report on FY27 tax billing rollover
- Approve previous meeting minutes
The meeting was largely procedural. The board approved the previous meeting minutes from April 29, 2026, by a 2-0 vote. Motor vehicle commitments were presented but no action was taken. The board entered and exited an executive session to discuss exemptions, abatements, and Appellate Tax Board matters.
- Approved previous minutes from April 29, 2026 (2-0)
- Entered executive session for exemptions and abatements (2-0)
- Exited executive session (2-0)
- Adjourned meeting (2-0)
School Committee
The School Committee and Fox Hill Building Committee will meet to discuss construction progress at Fox Hill School and approve invoices and commitments. They will also review a Propay system update and approve meeting minutes from April.
- Approval of April 19, 2026, meeting minutes
- Approval of invoices and commitments (vote expected)
- Propay update
- Construction update
General Bylaw Review Committee
The Bylaw Review Committee will discuss proposed articles for the September Town Meeting warrant, including an amendment to align the Dogs Bylaw with the state's Ollie Law and potential changes to gym business regulations. The committee will also receive an update from the Government Review Committee and hear input on other bylaw articles.
- Amend Dogs Bylaw to comply with state Ollie Law
- Review potential bylaw changes for gym businesses
- Government Review Committee update
- Input on other GBRC articles for September warrant
- Leadership discussion on committee direction
Board of Appeals
The Burlington Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on four items: a continued variance for a garage at 5 Phyllis Ave, a sign permit for two illuminated signs at 6 C Wayside Rd, a variance for a portico at 2 Sycamore Street, and a sign permit for two wall signs at 100 District Ave for Tavern in the Square. The board will also approve minutes from May 19, 2026.
- Continued hearing: variance for minimum side yard setback at 5 Phyllis Ave
- New hearing: special sign permit for two illuminated signs at 6 C Wayside Rd
- New hearing: variance for minimum front yard setback at 2 Sycamore Street
- New hearing: special sign permit for two wall signs (119.75 sqft and 21.8 sqft) at 100 District Ave for Tavern in the Square
- Approve minutes from May 19, 2026
School Committee
The committee voted 2-2 on a motion to not approve the 2nd Reading of the Recommended 2023 Comprehensive Health and Physical Education Standards, effectively tabling the standards. Other approved items include an out-of-state field trip to Canobie Lake Park, disposition of surplus books, a $3,891 stipend for the South Asian Student Association, and a donation to the Simon Youth Academy.
- Failed to approve 2nd Reading of 2023 Health and PE Standards (2-2)
- Approved out-of-state field trip to Canobie Lake Park (4-0)
- Approved disposition of surplus books (4-0)
- Approved South Asian Student Association stipend $3,891 (4-0)
- Approved donation to Burlington Simon Youth Academy (4-0)
Rules Committee
The Rules Committee voted 6-1 to recommend a 5-minute time limit for speakers at Town Meeting. They also discussed electronic voting costs and received an update from the Government Review Committee. The committee elected new officers: Gary Kasky as Chair, Myrna Saltman as Vice-Chair, and Mark Woods as Secretary, all by 7-0 votes.
- Approved 5-minute speaking limit at Town Meeting (6-1)
- Elected Gary Kasky as Chair (7-0)
- Elected Myrna Saltman as Vice-Chair (7-0)
- Elected Mark Woods as Secretary (7-0)
- Discussed electronic voting system costing ~$12,000 (no vote)
- Received update from Government Review Committee (no vote)
Government Review Committee
The Government Review Committee voted unanimously to include a requirement for the Select Board to conduct an annual review of the Town Administrator in the charter. They also voted to leave the constable section unchanged, keeping it elected and not co-terminus. Committee members received updates on the town survey and plans for a community input session.
- Approved adding annual review of Town Administrator to charter (11-0)
- Approved leaving constable section 'as is' (elected, not co-terminus) (11-0)