Select Board approves police hire, fire promotions, and disability programs
The Burlington Select Board unanimously approved three personnel appointments and $27,570 in Disability Access Commission funding at its May 18 meeting. Kevin Steere was appointed to the police force with the 15-day waiting period waived, effective May 19, while Fire Department promotions went to
Select Board · Meeting of May 18, 2026
BURLINGTON — The Burlington Select Board unanimously approved three personnel appointments and $27,570 in Disability Access Commission funding at its May 18 meeting. Kevin Steere was appointed to the police force with the 15-day waiting period waived, effective May 19, while Fire Department promotions went to Preston Angelucci as Lieutenant and Todd Ficociello as Captain, also effective May 19. The board approved the third annual James Gang 5K for September 27, 2026, with a rain date of October 4, and continued a public hearing on an all-alcohol license application for Eggholic at 10 Wall Street to on or after June 8.
The Disability Access Commission received $27,570 covering therapeutic horseback riding, iCan Bike, adaptive swings, Sneaker Prom, and handicap parking ticket appeal processing.
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Source: the Select Board meeting of May 18, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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