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Government Review Committee approves charter language on elected boards

Government Review Committee approves charter language on 12 elected boards and positions. Chair Betsey Hughes led the committee through a systematic review of proposed charter provisions, with 12 votes on sections governing elected offices passing with unanimous or strong majorities. The committee

Burlington Committee Reviews Champlain Parkway Monitoring, GMT Funding, and Unaccepted Streets

Burlington's transportation committee heard updates on Champlain Parkway monitoring, GMT funding, and a citywide unaccepted streets review at its May 26 meeting.

Burlington Charter Committee Votes to Keep Board of Health Elected, Approves Seven Sections

Burlington's Charter Review Committee approved seven elected-board sections of a proposed new town charter at its May 26 meeting, voting unanimously to keep the Board of Health elected after a presentation by 38-year board member Ed Weiner, who called appointed boards "not impartial at all" and warn

Burlington council tours Colchester Avenue properties ahead of condemnation hearings

Burlington's City Council toured three Colchester Avenue properties slated for easement takings under a planned intersection redesign tied to the Winooski Bridge project.

Historical Commission schedules tours and events for Burlington 250th

Historical Commission plans extensive programming for Burlington's 250th celebration scheduled for August 8th. The commission approved museum Saturdays on June 13, July 11, August 8, and September 12, and scheduled two trolleys to offer four tours during Burlington Day, with the museum and Francis