Burlington Coronavirus: Water Ban Anticipates Staff Shortage

Anticipating staff shortages during the coronavirus pandemic, Burlington looks to conserve water through October.

Burlington Coronavirus Update: Bulk Waste Collection Suspended

Republic Services will temporarily stop collecting bulk waste, yard waste and overflow bags.

Burlington Coronavirus: Online Library, Election Delay

The library has created a new "stay-at-home" library to make many movies, books and other materials available online

Burlington Coronavirus: Selectmen Vote To Delay Election To June

The town still needs the governor or a court to authorize the move from the originally scheduled date of April 4.

Burlington Coronavirus: Meetings Canceled With Buildings Closed

Town buildings closed to the public beginning Tuesday. Meetings went with them.

Burlington Super Tuesday Presidential Primary Results

5,413 Burlington residents voted in the Democratic primary, over a third of eligible voters.

Where To Vote In Burlington: Super Tuesday 2020

Burlington polling location, voting hours, and other helpful information for Tuesday's presidential primary.

Burlington Named Massachusetts Green Community, Wins $173K

The designation grant will go to improvements at the library, public works analyst Rachel Caplan said.

Early Voting: Where To Cast Your Ballot In Burlington

With Super Tuesday approaching, here's your chance to vote early and avoid election day wait times in Massachusetts.

Over 50 File To Run In Burlington Annual Town Election

The moderator, assessor, and Board of Selectman races are uncontested, but four are vying for two school committee seats.

Burlington Early Voting Begins Monday For Presidential Primary

There are three ways to vote in the March 3 primary: on election day, early or absentee.

Absentee Ballots Available For Burlington Presidential Primary

Massachusetts votes March 3 in the presidential primary.

Merrimack Valley Library Consortium Announces MacMillan Boycott

The system's 36 member libraries joined hundreds others in boycotting the publisher, in a battle over e-book sales.

Town Meeting Voters Approve Transportation Study Committee

The article, which initially called for hiring a consultant, was rewritten before the meeting.

Town Meeting Passes Resolution In Opposition To Sign On Town Land

The Board of Selectmen voted 3-2 on Jan. 17 to allow a monument sign for the Shoppes at Simonds Park on a town right-of-way.

Burlington January Town Meeting: Non-Zoning Articles

Most of the articles are money transfers.

Town Meeting Will Consider Changes To High Rise Industrial Zoning

The proposed amendments are designed to encourage life sciences development in Burlington.

Burlington Selectmen Approve 3.5% Increase Budget Guideline

The guideline number goes into the budget that will go before annual town meeting voters.

Applications Open For Town Of Burlington Scholarship

Burlington high school seniors planning to continue their education can apply for the resident-funded scholarship.

State Senate Passes Healthy Youth Act To Promote Sex Education

The bill would require schools that offer sex education to provide "age-appropriate and medically accurate information."

Eight Burlington Firefighters Promoted At Select Board Meeting

Captain Andrew Connerty was promoted to Assistant Fire Chief, the role previously held by new Chief Michael Patterson.

WATCH: Burlington Town Administrator 2019 Year In Review

Town Administrator Paul Sagarino went on Burlington Community Access TV to discuss the year

Town Meeting Vacancies In Precincts 1 And 3

Residents can put their names forward by contacting remaining voters in those precincts.

Nomination Papers Available For Burlington 2020 Town Election

Seats up for election include moderator and one board of selectmen seat.

Friday Deadline To Submit Articles For January Town Meeting

At least 10 registered voters of the town must sign a written request for an article.

Burlington Wins State Award For 2018 Annual Report

The Massachusetts Municipal Association awarded Burlington the bronze medal in the largest size class.

Burlington Selectmen Meeting: Sculpture Park Process Continues

The board also heard updates on two Burlington Mall liquor licenses and appointed staff to the new Northwest Park Housing Committee.

School Committee, Selectmen Vote To Cut Energy Use By 20 Percent

The school committee vote was the last step for Burlington to apply for a "Green Community" designation for state grants.

Selectmen Vote To Reduce Energy Use By 20 Percent Over 5 Years

With the selectmen's approval, the plan only needs school committee support for the town to meet all the Green Community criteria.

Who Are Burlington Political Donors Giving To This Year?

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders' campaign leads the Democratic field with Burlington's donors.

Friedman Joins Senate Colleagues In Passing 2019 Closeout Budget

The senate proposal boosts Rainy Day Fund by $356M

Friedman advocates for 'treatment, not imprisonment' bill

The state senator's bill would stop people on pretrial release or probation from being re-imprisoned based on a drug relapse.

Burlington Mall Announces DoorDash Availability

The participating restaurants are also offering a special launch offer.

Friedman Votes “Nicky's Law” To Protect MA's Disabled Population

The bill establishes care provider abuse registry to prevent further mistreatment.

State Sen. Friedman Advocates Sentencing Changes For Under-27s

Friedman's bill would define 18-26-year-olds as "emerging adults" for criminal sentencing purposes.

Selectmen: AMC Liquor License, Sidewalks, Signage, Water Usage

The Board voted to loosen the restrictions on the movie theater's bar, approved appointments, and heard updates from state Rep. Ken Gordon.

Burlington Seeks Interim Planning Board Member Applicants

Longtime local elected official John Kelly resigned from the planning board abruptly last month, over the Herb Chambers lawsuit.

Burlington Town Meeting Okays Taxi/Rideshare Subsidy Pilot

Town meeting members also approved a zoning bylaw modification to allow 300 more residential units at Northwest Park.

The Outdoor Water Ban Will Return To Burlington on Sept 30

The water ban is needed for required maintenance of the Mill Pond Treatment Plant, officials said.

Burlington Official Resigns Over Herb Chambers Lawsuit

Planning board member John Kelly resigned after 40 years of holding elected office because the lawsuit has damaged the board's reputation.