Burlington meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Burlington board commits $1.27M to Alto Bridge, approves equipment purchases

The Board of Selectmen on Aug. 11 unanimously approved committing $1,273,500 to fund engineering and construction of Bridge No. 0200003 (Alto Drive over Unnamed Stream), with 50% ($636,750) to be reimbursed through a CTDOT grant. The board also authorized the first selectman to sign the Local Bridge Program Supplemental Application and related agreements, and approved purchases of a loader and an ambulance.

Board of Selectmen

The board took the following actions, all unanimous:

• Approved $1,273,500 commitment to the Alto Bridge project.
• Authorized the first selectman to sign the CTDOT bridge application.
• Appointed Kate Ryan to the ethics committee until June 30, 2028.
• Appointed Vivian Verlaan to the Conservation Commission until June 30, 2028.
• Approved a John Deere loader purchase up to $249,984 from the Highway Fund.
• Approved an ambulance purchase for $217,240 from the Fire Department Fund.

The review of town fees was tabled.

Solid Waste Committee

The committee met Aug. 10 and approved the previous meeting's minutes. Member Mary Morrison reported contacting the Housatonic Valley recycling consortium (HRRA) about glass recycling and is now contacting Interstate Waste Services, the vendor emptying HRRA's glass bins. Chairman Robert Jorgensen will arrange a review session with the first selectman. The committee cancelled its Sept. 14 regular meeting and scheduled a special meeting for Sept. 21.

Economic Development Commission

The commission voted unanimously to write endorsement letters for LeeAnn Hogan, whose ice cream shop was affected by a fire, to support her opening in a new plaza location and to present to landlords. It also approved a general endorsement letter for landlords in Burlington and approved the previous meeting's minutes. The commission discussed business sign regulations and the LiveFromBurlington.com website, and noted the cancellation of the "Best of Burlington: Food Edition" program.

Board of Finance (agenda)

The Board of Finance met Aug. 19 on an agenda that included accepting minutes from April 8, April 22, May 20, and July 15, 2026, hearing citizen comments, and receiving reports from the First Selectman and Tax Collector. The main item was the 2025/2026 financial report to close the books for the fiscal year. Minutes have not yet been published.

Planning & Zoning Commission (agenda)

The Planning & Zoning Commission held a regular meeting Aug. 13 and has another scheduled Aug. 27. Both agendas contain only a notice of the meeting with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

Coming up

• **Planning & Zoning Commission** – Aug. 27, regular meeting (agenda notice only).
• **America 250 Committee** – Sept. 2, special meeting at the Enclave Grille to approve minutes and discuss a Thank You Event.

Burlington Solid Waste Committee advances glass recycling review; selectmen weigh big-ticket purchases

Burlington's Solid Waste Committee took the only formal decisions of the past week, approving minutes and setting up a review of glass recycling efforts with the first selectman. Meanwhile, the Board of Selectmen met to consider a loader, an ambulance, and bridge funding, but no minutes have been published, so no decisions are yet on the record.

Solid Waste Committee (Aug. 10)

The committee approved its previous meeting's minutes on a motion by Mary Morrison, seconded by Chairman Robert Jorgensen. Morrison reported she had contacted the Housatonic Valley recycling consortium (HRRA) about its glass recycling efforts and is now reaching out to Interstate Waste Services, the vendor that empties HRRA's glass bins. The committee directed Jorgensen to contact the first selectman to schedule a review session. It also cancelled the regular meeting scheduled for Sept. 14 and set a special meeting for Sept. 21 (the third Monday).

Board of Selectmen (Aug. 11)

The selectmen held a special meeting with an agenda that included the purchase of a John Deere loader, a commitment to fund the Alto Bridge project (#9020-0003), the purchase of a new ambulance, and a review of town fees. No minutes have been published, so no votes or dollar amounts are available. The outcome of these items is not yet public.

America 250 Committee (Aug. 5)

The committee's scheduled Aug. 5 meeting was cancelled. The next meeting is set for Sept. 2. No other details were provided.

Planning & Zoning Commission (Aug. 13)

The commission held a regular meeting, but the agenda contained only a notice of the meeting with no specific items listed for discussion or decision. No minutes have been published.

Coming up

• **Economic Development Commission** – Aug. 18, 6:30 p.m. at Elton Tavern. The agenda is routine, with no new decisions or contracts listed. Members will receive updates from local chambers and review past minutes.

All information comes from official agendas and minutes. For full details, consult the linked documents on the town's website.

No decisions in past week; Burlington board to weigh loader, ambulance, bridge funding

Burlington saw no official decisions in the past week, as the only scheduled meetings were cancelled. The Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, August 11, to consider several significant purchases and a funding commitment.

Recent meetings: cancellations only

The Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, was cancelled, with no business conducted. The America 250 Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, was also cancelled; the committee's next meeting is set for September 2. No minutes or decisions have been published for either body.

Board of Selectmen special meeting, August 11

The Board of Selectmen will meet in a special session on Tuesday, August 11, to discuss and potentially decide on several items:

• Purchase of a John Deere loader
• Commitment to fund the Alto Bridge Project #9020-0003
• Purchase of a new ambulance
• Review of town fees

The agenda also includes accepting minutes from the previous meeting. No dollar amounts or vote tallies have been listed in the agenda. The meeting is open to the public.

Other upcoming meetings

The Solid Waste Committee meets today, Monday, August 10, to review potential modifications to recycling collection and the status of the collection contract renewal. The agenda lists these items for review and discussion only, with no decisions scheduled.

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, August 13, but the agenda contains only a notice with no specific items listed.

The Economic Development Commission meets on Tuesday, August 18, at Elton Tavern. The agenda includes routine updates from local chambers and review of past minutes, with no new decisions or contracts scheduled.

Coming up

• **Solid Waste Committee** – Monday, August 10, 2026 (today)
• **Board of Selectmen special meeting** – Tuesday, August 11, 2026
• **Planning & Zoning Commission** – Thursday, August 13, 2026
• **Economic Development Commission** – Tuesday, August 18, 2026

All meetings are open to the public. Agendas and minutes are available through the town's official channels.

Burlington meeting roundup: Quiet stretch as four boards cancel July sessions

Burlington residents saw a quiet two weeks in town government, with every regularly scheduled board and commission meeting since mid-July canceled for lack of business or lack of a quorum. No votes, appropriations, land-use decisions, or other actions were taken at any of the four scheduled meetings.

Economic Development Commission — July 21

The Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for July 21, 2026, was canceled because there was no quorum, according to official minutes. No agenda items were considered.

Zoning Board of Appeals — July 21

The Zoning Board of Appeals canceled its July 21, 2026, meeting. The board stated there was no business to act upon since the last regular meeting. Minutes have not yet been published; only the agenda notice is available.

Water Pollution Control Authority — July 22

The regular meeting of the Water Pollution Control Authority scheduled for July 22, 2026, was cancelled. No reason was given in the available agenda notice, and minutes have not yet been published.

Board of Selectmen — July 28

The regularly scheduled Board of Selectmen meeting set for Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 7:00 PM was cancelled. The notice states no business will be conducted at this meeting. Minutes have not yet been published.

What this means for residents

Because no meetings went forward, no town business — including any pending zoning variances, sewer or water authority matters, or selectmen's agenda items — advanced during this period. Residents seeking action on those items will need to watch for rescheduled dates or the next regular meetings of each body.

Coming up

• **America 250 Committee — Aug. 5:** The committee was scheduled to meet at Elton Tavern to approve minutes, hear reports from the A250-CT Commission and other organizations, and discuss donations and funds, with public comment periods. However, a separate notice states the Aug. 5, 2026, meeting has been cancelled and that the next meeting is scheduled for Sept. 2, 2026. Residents should confirm with the town clerk before attending.

No other town board or commission meetings are listed in the next 14 days.

Burlington Wetlands Agent Approves Three Residential Projects; Selectmen to Consider Finance Director Appointment

Burlington's Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission Agent approved three residential applications between July 8 and July 9, covering driveway work on Heather Lane, a three-season room on Circle Drive, and slope stabilization on Lake Street. Meanwhile, the Board of Selectmen's July 14 agenda included a proposed Finance Director appointment and an HVAC capital upgrade, though minutes have not yet been published.

Inland Wetlands Approvals

The Wetlands Agent approved application #2026-006 at Heather Ln #14 on July 8. The approval covers driveway expansion with millings, rip-rap edging swale, and stump removals; septic tank riser installation and topsoil deposition; and a rear yard curtain drain with yard drains and overflow regulators.

Also on July 8, the Agent approved application #2026-008 for a 12' x 16' three-season room at Circle Dr #27.

On July 9, the Agent approved application #2026-009, filed by Cavallaro, for front slope stabilization at Lake St #38. The project involves using natural boulders and fill in the Upland Review Area.

All three notices serve as legal notice of the Agent's decisions and inform the public of the process for filing appeals. Minutes for these meetings have not yet been published.

Board of Selectmen — July 14

The Board of Selectmen agenda for July 14 listed the appointment and salary of a new Finance Director, a capital upgrade proposal for the HVAC system at Station 1, and a mutual aid matter involving Harwinton. Because only the agenda is available and minutes have not been published, it is not yet possible to confirm what was decided or how selectmen voted.

Board of Finance — July 15

The Board of Finance held its regular meeting on July 15. The agenda included accepting minutes from June 17, 2026, a citizens comment period, and reports from the First Selectmen, Finance Committee, and Tax Collector. Minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes of any votes or discussions are not yet confirmed.

Coming Up

Economic Development Commission — July 21: The commission will discuss business sign regulations, the LiveFromBurlington.com project, the recurring Farmers Market, the "Best of Burlington: Food Edition" event, and the NHCOG Neighborhood Assistance Act.

Water Pollution Control Authority — July 22: This regularly scheduled meeting has been cancelled.

Burlington Roundup: Wetlands Approvals Issued, Selectmen to Consider Finance Director Appointment

Burlington's Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission Agent approved three residential applications in the past two weeks, covering driveway work, a home addition, and slope stabilization. The Board of Selectmen meets tomorrow to consider appointing a new Finance Director and an HVAC capital upgrade.

Inland Wetlands Agent Approvals

Between July 8 and July 9, the Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission Agent approved three applications:

• **Application #2026-006 — Heather Ln #14:** Approved driveway expansion using millings, rip-rap edging swale, and stump removals; septic tank riser installation and topsoil deposition; and rear yard curtain drain and yard drains with overflow regulators.
• **Application #2026-008 — Circle Dr #27:** Approved a 12' x 16' three-season room addition.
• **Application #2026-009 — Lake St #38 (Cavallaro):** Approved front slope stabilization using natural boulders and fill in the Upland Review Area.

These notices inform the public of the decisions and the process for filing appeals. Full commission minutes have not yet been published.

America 250 Committee

On July 1, the America 250 Committee unanimously approved minutes from its June 3, 2026 meeting and discussed preparations for a July 9 Declaration of Independence reading event, including a parade and celebration. The meeting was largely procedural. The committee adjourned at 8:29 pm by unanimous vote.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission's regularly scheduled July 1 meeting was cancelled. No business was conducted.

Coming Up

• **Board of Selectmen — July 14:** The agenda includes the appointment and salary of a new Finance Director, a capital upgrade proposal for HVAC at Station 1, and a mutual aid matter involving Harwinton.
• **Economic Development Commission — July 21:** Topics include business sign regulations, the LiveFromBurlington.com project, a recurring Farmers Market, the "Best of Burlington: Food Edition" event, and the NHCOG Neighborhood Assistance Act.

Burlington Selectmen Fill Local Board Seats; Parks & Rec Meeting Cancelled

The Burlington Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a slate of appointments to local boards and committees at its June 23 meeting, while tabling the proposed finance director appointment and the May 26 minutes for later consideration.

Board of Selectmen — June 23

The board acted on several appointments, all approved unanimously:

• Appointed Veterans' Strong Community Center as Veteran Service representative.
• Appointed Douglas Thompson to the Bristol Burlington Health District.
• Reappointed members to the Building Code of Appeals, Conservation Committee, Ethics Commission, Mental Health board, Planning and Zoning, and Solid Waste Committee.
• Appointed Ken Parker as Tree Warden.

The board tabled both the May 26 minutes and the finance director appointment, meaning neither was voted on. A proposal for a capital HVAC upgrade was introduced but was not put to a vote.

Water Pollution Control Authority — June 24

The WPCA held a regular meeting covering routine business, including approval of invoices and a request for information from Canton. The details of the Canton request were not specified in the available agenda. No major policy decisions or financial commitments were listed. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes beyond the agenda items cannot be confirmed.

America 250 Committee — July 1

The committee approved its June 3, 2026 minutes unanimously and discussed preparations for a July 9 Declaration of Independence reading event, including a parade and celebration. The meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m. by unanimous vote. No other substantive decisions were made; the session was largely procedural and report-focused.

Parks & Recreation Commission — July 1

The Parks and Recreation Commission's regularly scheduled July 1 meeting was cancelled. No business was conducted.

Coming Up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days, according to the available agenda data. Residents are encouraged to check the town's official meeting calendar for any schedule additions or changes.

Burlington Selectmen Fill Board Seats, Table Finance Director Appointment

In its June 23 meeting, the Burlington Board of Selectmen unanimously appointed volunteers to several town boards and committees, including a new tree warden and representatives to regional health and veterans’ service posts. The board also tabled the appointment of a finance director and the approval of May meeting minutes, while a capital HVAC upgrade was introduced but not voted on.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen took the following actions on June 23:

• Appointed Veterans’ Strong Community Center as the Veteran Service representative (unanimous).
• Appointed Douglas Thompson to the Bristol Burlington Health District (unanimous).
• Reappointed members to the Building Code of Appeals, Conservation Committee, Ethics Commission, Mental Health board, Planning and Zoning, and Solid Waste Committee (unanimous).
• Appointed Ken Parker as Tree Warden (unanimous).

Two items were tabled: the approval of minutes from the May 26 meeting and the appointment of a finance director. A proposal for a capital HVAC upgrade was introduced but no vote was taken.

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority met on June 24. The agenda included approval of prior minutes, review of correspondence, authorization of invoice payments, and a request for information from Canton. Since minutes from this meeting have not been published, no details on decisions are available.

America 250 Committee

On July 1, the Burlington America 250 Committee unanimously approved minutes from its June 3 meeting and adjourned at 8:29 p.m. Members discussed preparations for the July 9 Declaration of Independence reading event, which includes a parade and celebration. No other substantive decisions were made.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission’s regularly scheduled meeting for July 1 was cancelled.

Coming up

No government meetings are scheduled in the next two weeks, according to the town’s published calendar.