Burlington brief: Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Burlington's Board of Health voted to permanently ban kratom sales after two mothers described their sons' overdose deaths

Burlington's Board of Health voted to permanently ban kratom sales after two mothers described their sons' overdose deaths.

Board of Health takes up kratom sales ban. Burlington's Board of Health weighed a permanent, town-level ban on kratom sales after two mothers, Susan Ebert and Holly Trubel, described losing sons age 22 and 25 to the substance, one in a seltzer marketed as caffeine and alcohol free.Burlington News
Charter panel weighs town administrator removal rule. Burlington's charter rewrite committee took up how a future town administrator could be removed, weighing new contract-based language after Town Counsel Lisa Mead raised concerns, ahead of public sessions on the full draft charter set for October 13 through 15.Burlington News

Town launches new resident service called The Link. Burlington's town website announced the launch of a new resident resource called The Link, though further details were not included in the announcement.Town of Burlington
Four-bedroom Burlington home lists for $1.099 million. A four-bedroom home at 31 Wildmere Avenue with more than 2,500 square feet of living space is listed for $1,099,000, according to Burlington Patch.Burlington Patch

Wed, Sep 23: Shawsheen Valley Technical holds school council meeting. Shawsheen Valley Technical High School's School Council meets Wednesday, September 23, according to the town's community calendar.Town of Burlington
Thu, Sep 24: Town Center hosts community beer garden Thursday. Burlington's Town Center holds its 2026 Community Beer Garden on Thursday, September 24, according to the town's event calendar.Town of Burlington
Thu, Sep 24: Eversource holds Burlington energy project meeting. Eversource hosts a public meeting Thursday, September 24 on its Burlington to Woburn electric supply initiative, according to the town's calendar.Town of Burlington
Thu, Sep 24: Conservation Commission meets Thursday. Burlington's Conservation Commission holds its regular meeting Thursday, September 24, per the town's online calendar.Town of Burlington
Thu, Sep 24, 6:00 p.m.: BHS holds senior college planning night. Burlington High School hosts a Senior College Planning Night Thursday, September 24 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the BHS Auditorium.Burlington Public Schools
Mon, Sep 28, 7:00 p.m.: Town Meeting reconvenes Monday at Burlington High. Burlington's Town Meeting resumes Monday, September 28 at 7 p.m. at Burlington High School, with additional sessions set for September 30 and October 5 if needed.Burlington Public Schools