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Government · Other Committee

Charter panel splits off recall as separate vote

Burlington's charter review committee voted 8-0 to split its proposed home rule charter into three separate Town Meeting warrant articles, isolating the recall provision so its rejection wouldn't doom the rest.

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Home sales span $700,000 to $2.4 million

September home sales in Burlington ranged from $700,000 to $2.4 million, with most sale prices still unposted. From our own coverage: Burlington home sales span $700,000 to $2.4 million. Also in today's brief (12 items): Kraft to headline Burlington awards gala; Healey launches heating …

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Obituaries

Obituary notices, week of September 28, 2026 through October 4, 2026

This week's Burlington, Massachusetts obituary column carries one notice: Maranhao, Mariana Tavares de Albuquerque, 43, of Burlington, who died unexpectedly on September 28, 2026. She was born in São Paulo, Brazil, and is survived by her husband, Jason P. Sokolowski. The listing was pos…

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Board presses Eversource on substation bathroom plan

Board of Health presses Eversource on bathroom, septic plans for new substation. From our own coverage: Board presses Eversource on substation bathroom plan. Also in today's brief (11 items): Coyote spotted during daytime hours in Burlington; Shawsheen Tech revised budget could hit Burl…

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Speed tables weighed for busy Cormier Road

Burlington Patch reports town officials weighing costly speed tables for busy Cormier Road. Also in today's brief (11 items): Patch flags proposal for Cormier Road speed tables; Free flu vaccine clinic set for Saturday; Select Board's water subcommittee meets Monday; Select Board meets …

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Charter panel eyes recall provision

Burlington's charter review committee returns Tuesday to finish a draft that could add a recall provision. From our own coverage: Town Meeting tackles fire contract, zoning and charter plans. Also in today's brief (14 items): Burlington schools included in new MA district ranking; Plann…

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Government · Town Meeting

Town Meeting Funds Fire Contract, Passes Zoning Changes

Burlington Town Meeting funds fire contract, passes four zoning changes, postpones a contested bylaw fight. Assistant Town Administrator DiNizio outlined the three-year firefighters contract, with raises of 3 percent, 3 percent and 2 percent and no added tax impact.

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