The Capital Budget Committee received an update on the Burlington Government Review Committee's proposed restructuring of town government. The BGRC, established by the Select Board in May 2025, proposed renaming Ways and Means as the Finance Committee and making Capital Budget a subcommittee of it.
Burlington Capital Budget Committee backs FY27 school district improvements totaling $2.7M. The committee voted on 11 capital projects with strong support for most items, including $685,960 for boiler room repairs at Burlington High School, $605,000 for a cooling tower replacement at Marshall
Capital Budget Committee approves $660,000 in park and recreation projects. The committee unanimously endorsed six capital projects from Parks and Recreation Director Brendan Egan, including $200,000 for athletic field improvements and $200,000 for Simonds Park playground renovation design. The
Burlington Capital Budget Committee backs $130,000 in facility and equipment improvements. The committee voted 6-0-0 to recommend $100,000 from the tax levy for standardizing security and accessibility systems across municipal buildings, addressing inconsistent security protocols that range from
Capital Budget backs $275K in Fire equipment, rejects Conservation hazard fund. The committee voted 6-0-0 to approve $94,000 for a command vehicle replacement and $181,000 for cardiac monitor replacements, which are nearing end-of-life and lack current technology. The panel voted 4-2 to support a
Burlington Capital Budget Committee votes 6-0-0 on $9.1 million public works plan. Under Chair Mark Woods, the committee unanimously approved 12 fiscal 2027 projects presented by DPW Director Brian White, Town Engineer Tom Hayes, and Assistant Town Engineer Meghan Cavalier. Projects include $3.75
Capital Budget Committee shifts to five-year planning model. The committee, chaired by Mark Woods, met with Assistant Town Administrator Patrick Lawlor to review FY27 capital budget requests and implement a revised forecasting process. The town is replacing its prior ten-year capital budget
Burlington Capital Budget backs $25,000 sensory trailer to support residents. The Capital Budget Committee unanimously approved the warrant for the mobile trailer, designed as a quiet, calming space for individuals experiencing sensory overload. Program Coordinator Kelly Lehman of Parks and
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