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Select Board approves FY 2027 budgets, staffing moves, and liquor licenses.

The Burlington Select Board unanimously approved FY 2027 operating budgets spanning public works, utilities, administration, employee benefits, and debt service. Chairman Michael Espejo and the five-member board also approved the DPW appointment of Theresa Dunbar effective April 6 and two fire

Burlington Select Board Approves Fire Promotions, Liquor Licenses, and FY27 Budgets in 5-0 Votes

BURLINGTON -- March 23, 2026, Burlington Select Board unanimously approved two fire promotions, a pair of new liquor licenses, and a suite of FY27 municipal budgets at its March 23 meeting. Fire Chief Brown presented the promotions of Firefighter David Rosenberger to lieutenant and Lieutenant Craig Callahan to captain, both effective

Ways and Means DPW subcommittee approves FY27 budget totaling $4.04 million.

Burlington Ways and Means approves FY27 DPW budget with sharp utility increases. The subcommittee voted 2-0 to advance the Department of Public Works budget as natural gas costs jumped 47 percent starting in April and electric rates climbed 31 percent. DPW Director Brian White reported that heavy

Planning Board approves restaurant and mall modifications, continues major rezoning proposals.

Burlington Planning Board approves two commercial projects and defers major zoning changes. The board unanimously approved a Special Permit for Sunflower Organic Pizza at 1 Wheeler Road (20 seats, fast-order and take-out) and modified approval for Soup Zen Hot Pot at 75 Middlesex Turnpike

Human Services Committee approves prior minutes, plans outreach

Burlington Human Services Committee approves prior minutes, advances communications and staffing plans. The three-member committee — Carl Foss, Shayan Bhattacherya, and Cindy Phillips — unanimously approved February minutes and discussed a $1,432 communications initiative involving 500 magnets and