Select Board
Burlington's main governing board. Sets town policy, approves major contracts, and makes key appointments.
77 items across 8 meetings.
June 11, 2026 · agenda
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Coming up June 11: subcommittee reviews a new all-alcohol license application for Sunflower Organic Pizza at 1 Wheeler Road.
📍 1 Wheeler Road, Burlington, MA
June 8, 2026 · agenda
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Routine opening.
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Residents may address the board on any topic.
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Board to recognize officer promotions and introduce newly hired Burlington Police officers.
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One-day 'Pour for a Purpose' liquor license and a weekday facility rental for People Helping People nonprofit.
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Board to issue a Pride Month proclamation.
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Eggholic seeks a new all-alcohol restaurant license at 10 Wall Street.
📍 10 Wall Street, Burlington
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Friendly Toast seeks board approval to alter its licensed premises at 75 Middlesex Turnpike.
📍 75 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington
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Eversource will present plans for a substation project affecting Burlington's electrical infrastructure.
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Town presents a long-range vision for Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington's primary commercial corridor.
📍 Middlesex Turnpike
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Vote on a municipal electricity aggregation deal that could change the electric rates residents and businesses pay.
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Board to vote on prohibiting cannabis delivery operations in Burlington.
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Hearing on disposing of town-owned land at 0 Polk Street.
📍 0 Polk Street, Burlington
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Renewal of an existing telecom license agreement for use of town infrastructure.
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Waiving earth-moving permit requirements for active construction at the new Police Station and Fox Hill School.
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Board to act on the Town Administrator's annual contract and performance evaluation.
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Board to approve updates to the town's message board usage policy.
May 18, 2026 · agenda
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Routine opening ceremonial item.
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Residents may address the board on any topic.
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Board to issue a proclamation recognizing National Public Works Week.
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Board to appoint a new police department member; no name or rank specified in agenda.
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Board to appoint a new fire department member; no name or rank specified in agenda.
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James Gang 5K road race proposed for September 27, 2026, with rain date October 4, 2026.
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Eggholic restaurant at 10 Wall Street seeking a new all-alcohol license; public hearing to be held.
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Board to approve $27,570 in Disability Access Commission funding covering therapeutic horseback riding ($10,070), Sneaker Prom ($1,500), iCan Bike ($6,000), adaptive swings ($5,000), and handicap parking appeal processing ($5,000).
May 11, 2026 · agenda
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Routine opening ceremony.
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Board will review and approve warrant articles; specific articles not listed in the published agenda.
May 4, 2026 · agenda
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Routine opening ceremony.
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Residents may address the Select Board on any topic.
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Select Board to appoint a new Police Deputy Chief.
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Select Board to appoint a Pump Station Operator for the Water and Sewer Department.
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Ceremonial recognition of Phil Gallagher's public service.
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Proclamation recognizing Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month.
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Public hearing on Eversource's request to locate utility infrastructure on South Bedford Street.
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Select Board to approve rotating the sculpture exhibit on the Town Common.
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Board to review and approve upcoming Town Meeting warrant articles — decisions here shape what voters will decide.
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Select Board to adopt or update the town's sign policy.
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Select Board to approve a cell tower lease agreement at Blanchard Road.
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Reports from various Select Board sub-committees.
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Select Board Chairman's update.
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Town Administrator's update to the Select Board.
April 27, 2026 · agenda
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Routine opening.
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Residents may address the board on any topic.
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Hearing on a new all-alcohol license application for Eggholic restaurant at 10 Wall Street, Burlington.
📍 10 Wall Street, Burlington, MA
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Hearing on Eversource's request to locate utility infrastructure on South Bedford Street.
📍 South Bedford Street, Burlington, MA
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Board to vote on implementing an all-way stop at the Donald Road and Hart Street intersection.
📍 Donald Road & Hart Street, Burlington, MA
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Board to approve supplemental funding for snow and ice removal operations.
💰 Amount not specified
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Board reviews articles slated for an upcoming Town Meeting warrant.
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Board votes on the town's operating budget.
💰 Amount not specified
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Reports from Select Board sub-committees.
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Chairman's updates to the board.
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Town Administrator's updates to the board.
April 13, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Coming up Apr 13: subcommittee discusses a new all-alcohol license application for Eggholics Indian Street Food at 10 Wall Street.
📍 10 Wall Street, Burlington, MA
April 13, 2026 · agenda
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Routine opening.
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Residents may address the board on any topic.
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Board reorganizes — likely elects new chair/officers for the coming year.
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Board to appoint a new Assistant Fire Chief.
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New hire for the Water & Sewer division's pump station operations.
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New hire for Highway division heavy equipment.
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New hire for Engineering division procurement.
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Board to appoint a member to the Government Review Committee.
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Board to issue a proclamation recognizing the Armenian Genocide Commemoration.
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Parade route approval for April 25, 2026 (rain date April 26), starting at 8 AM.
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Board to approve submitting a Statement of Interest to MSBA for Burlington High School — a first step toward state-funded school renovation or rebuild.
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Board to discuss supporting a warrant article funding a feasibility study for Shawsheen School.
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Board to approve bonds and Bond Anticipation Notes (BAN) — short-term borrowing instruments for capital projects.
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Staff presents a report from the Economic Summit for board review.
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Hearing on a new all-alcohol license for Citrus and Salt at 19 Third Ave.
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Board to approve general business license GL-26-22 for Ramen Haven at 75 Middlesex Turnpike.
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Temporary junk dealer license for Heartland Roadshow at 5 Wheeler Road for multiple weekend windows between April 28 and September 19.
📍 5 Wheeler Road
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Board to approve an experiential use permit for the property at 90 Middlesex Turnpike — details not specified in agenda.
📍 90 Middlesex Turnpike
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Board to approve the index of articles for the May 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant.
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Board to formally approve warrant articles for May 2026 Town Meeting.
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Board to approve the FY operating budget — sets town spending and influences the tax rate.
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Routine reports from Select Board sub-committees.
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Routine update from the Board Chair.
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Routine update from the Town Administrator.