Burlington Morning Brief, Oct. 31: Francis Wyman PTO meets in library

From Burlington News

• Recreation panel taps reserve fund for repairs and park upgrades Burlington's Recreation Commission considered a round of reserve-account transfers for Overlook Park's November 12 reopening and other projects, as members debated a new cost-recovery formula that drew pushback over whether program fees should offset costs the way taxes fund schools and fire service.Burlington News
• Select board closes Cormier Road speed-table hearing Burlington's Select Board closed a hearing on Cormier Road speed tables after learning a five-year paving moratorium blocks the work, as residents pushed for added signage following a September site walk.Burlington News
• Charter panel separates moderator term and recall article Burlington's Charter Review Committee decided to let the January 25 town meeting vote separately on extending the moderator's term and adding a recall provision, after Moderator Bill called the term question an argument worth having.Burlington News
• Conservation panel approves pump station and home permit Burlington's Conservation Commission approved permits for a Douglas Avenue sewer pump station replacement and a new single-family home at 5 Ganley Drive, while closing out oversight of a hospital driveway where helicopter rotor wash damaged newly planted shrubs.Burlington News
• School Committee delays big building items for now Burlington's School Committee said it will hold off on bringing major building renovation items to the town meeting warrant, as member Bob prepares placeholder articles on high school equipment, and announced member Lisa Bottiglio can no longer serve.Burlington News
• School Committee updates library removal policy Burlington's School Committee voted to require a full committee vote before removing any library book, aligning policy with new state rules, as Superintendent Conte promised to follow up on a parent's claim about a counseling-session arrangement.Burlington News

Coming up

• Mon, Nov 2, 6:30 p.m.: Francis Wyman PTO meets in library The Francis Wyman Elementary PTO holds its monthly meeting in the school library from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.Burlington Public Schools
• Tue, Nov 3: No school Nov. 3 for teacher conferences Burlington schools are closed to students on November 3 for teacher conferences and professional development.Burlington Public Schools
• Tue, Nov 3, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.: State election held Tuesday at polling places Burlington voters go to the polls for the state election from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 123 Cambridge Street.Town of Burlington
• Wed, Nov 4, 5:30 p.m.: School wellness committee meets Wednesday The School Wellness Advisory Committee meets November 4 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 123 Cambridge Street.Town of Burlington
• Thu, Nov 5, 6:30 p.m.: Planning board meets at town hall Thursday Burlington's Planning Board meets November 5 at 6:30 p.m. at 29 Center Street.Town of Burlington
• Thu, Nov 5, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.: BHS holds parent-teacher conferences Thursday Burlington High School holds parent-teacher conferences from 5 to 7 p.m. on November 5.Burlington Public Schools
• Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.: Middle school holds conference night Thursday Marshall Simonds Middle School holds its parent-teacher conference night from 6 to 8 p.m. on November 5.Burlington Public Schools
• Thu, Nov 5, 8:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.: MCAS ELA retests run Nov. 5-12 Burlington students take MCAS English Language Arts retests on several days between November 5 and 12.Burlington Public Schools
• Sat, Nov 7, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.: SAT testing held at Burlington High School Burlington High School administers the SAT from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on November 7.Burlington Public Schools
• Wed, Nov 11: Schools closed Nov. 11 for Veterans Day Burlington Public Schools are closed November 11 for Veterans Day.Burlington Public Schools

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