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Charter panel eyes recall provision

Burlington's charter review committee returns Tuesday to finish a draft that could add a recall provision. From our own coverage: Town Meeting tackles fire contract, zoning and charter plans. Also in today's brief (14 items): Burlington schools included in new MA district ranking; Plann…

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Government · Town Meeting

Town Meeting Funds Fire Contract, Passes Zoning Changes

Burlington Town Meeting funds fire contract, passes four zoning changes, postpones a contested bylaw fight. Assistant Town Administrator DiNizio outlined the three-year firefighters contract, with raises of 3 percent, 3 percent and 2 percent and no added tax impact.

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Firefighters contract funded, zoning fight looms

Burlington Town Meeting approves firefighters contract while a contested zoning definition fight awaits resolution. From our own coverage: Conservation board orders peer review of disputed wetland; Town Meeting takes up fire contract, zoning fight. Also in today's brief (12 items): New …

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Obituaries

Obituary notices, week of September 21, 2026 through September 27, 2026

This week's obituary notices column carries three notices for Burlington residents, all arranged through Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home: Reale, John A., 96, who died September 18 and was predeceased in 2025 by his wife of 67 years, Rita M. Reale; Valente, Diane, 68, who grew up in Burl…

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Real Estate

Burlington Home Sale Prices Range From $575,000 to $1.825 Million

Burlington recorded 19 property transfers in the South Middlesex Registry of Deeds from Aug. 28 to Sept. 26, though only seven carried a recorded sale price so far. Prices ranged from $575,000 to $1,825,000, with a $770,000 median. The period's priciest sale was 43 Winn St. at $1,825,00…

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Town Meeting opens Monday night

Fall Town Meeting convenes Monday, preceded by a caucus to fill two vacant seats. From our own coverage: Board of Health presses Eversource on substation plans; Eversource to file substation plan with state board. Also in today's brief (13 items): Town posts translated materials for Tow…

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Health board presses Eversource on bathroom mandate

Board of Health presses Eversource on unusual bathroom mandate for new Locust Street substation. From our own coverage: Board of Health presses Eversource on substation permits; Health board presses Eversource over substation bathroom plan. Also in today's brief (10 items): Nor'easter t…

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$75,000 grant funds 40 new trees

Burlington lands a $75,000 state grant to plant 40 new trees in the Terrace Hall neighborhood. Also in today's brief (8 items): Burlington receives $75,000 state grant for trees; Eversource holds meeting on Burlington energy project; Conservation Commission holds regular meeting Thursda…

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