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Planning Board subcommittee reviews mixed-use housing proposal at Summit Drive site.

Planning Board subcommittee evaluates 0 Summit Drive zoning amendment for mixed-use housing. Applicant representatives presented a proposal for approximately 380 apartments and 46 for-sale housing units, citing an estimated 800,000 dollar annual net positive fiscal impact and traffic impacts below

Capital Budget Committee approves $25,000 sensory trailer warrant

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

School Committee approves BHS program, Spanish trip, travel policies.

Burlington School Committee unanimously approves BHS Program of Studies and Spanish exchange. Superintendent Dr. Eric Conti explained the Spanish Exchange Program will send 14 Burlington High School students to Spain from February 4 to February 20, 2026, with the school encumbering $9,000 and

Burlington Government Review Committee advances charter language revisions

Burlington Government Review Committee advances charter changes with mixed support. The committee voted 10-1 to rename the Committee of Ways and Means to the Finance Committee, 10-1 to maintain a 20 percent referendum threshold, and unanimously approved current Select Board structure language. A

Board of Health approves hens permit, restaurant variance

Burlington Board of Health approves permits for backyard hens and restaurant expansion. The board voted 4-0-0 to approve a permit for applicant Bevin Nichols to keep six hens at 6 Luther Road after she adopted the birds from a relocating family, with Health Agent Marlene Johnson reviewing site