Past meetings
October 2026
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Board of Tax Appeals
Tax appeal hearing for AGEM Properties, LLC at 66-78 Church Street; two other hearings removed from agenda.
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Burlington Aging Council
Burlington Aging Council to discuss Plan BTV 2050 Open House, Aging Council website work, and the Age Strong Burlington Action Plan.
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City Council Charter Change Committee
Charter Change Committee to discuss Board and Commission Appointment Process.
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Burlington Electric Commission
Board to review KPMG audit presentation, August FY27 financials, and a general manager update.
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School Board Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
Discussion of Summer Racial Justice Academy recommendations and anti-racism training follow-up with Teaching and Learning office.
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Collaborative Working Group on Inclusionary Zoning
Planning Commission reviews proposed Inclusionary Zoning amendment ZA-27-01 and may approve it for a Public Hearing.
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Parks Commission
Parks Commission discusses dog ordinance changes for Texaco Beach and reviews plans for three playground replacements
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City Council Ordinance Committee
Ordinance Committee to discuss scheduling timing for a trespass on city property appeal hearing under BCO Sec. 21-45A(F)(3).
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Design Advisory Board
Design Advisory Board meeting canceled for October 13, 2026.
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Fire Commission
Accepted August minutes and confirmed an October 30 morning meeting; discussed grants, apparatus replacement, and the Community Response Team.
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Airport Commission
Executive session on Belter v. City of Burlington litigation, plus reorganization, construction, and financial updates.
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Planning Commission Meeting
Public hearings on the planBTV New North End neighborhood plan and proposed CDO Amendment ZA-27-03 Natural Resource Overlay Updates.
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School Board
Approved consent agenda including August financial reports, routine hiring recommendations, and prior committee minutes.
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City Council Community Development and Neighborhood Revitalization Committee
CDNR Committee to continue work session on recommendations from the Syringe Litter Report submitted to City Council on 10/21/25.
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Board for Registration of Voters
Board reviewed General Election preparations, clerk's voter registration report, and Ward 4 polling place move to Burlington High School
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School Board Finance and Facilities Committee
Finance and Facilities Committee reviewed FY28 budget assumptions, facilities master plan, commissioner stipend, and CESA update.
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Development Review Board
Board closed hearings on two zoning appeals for later decision; application for 146 East Avenue subdivision was withdrawn.
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City Council Parks, Arts and Culture Committee
Committee discussed Community Sailing Center watercraft storage delays and reviewed recommendations to streamline city event permitting; no formal votes taken.
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Housing Board of Review
Held security deposit hearings for 106 Birch Court and 73 Buell Street Apt. 1; 54B Intervale Avenue case settled before hearing.
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Local Control Commission
Approved 2026-2027 First and Third Class Liquor License Renewals as listed with standard conditions.
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City Council
Approved $8,509,830 wastewater loan, Tier 1A housing resolution (amended), Boardroom entertainment permit, and other consent items.
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Conservation Board
Discussed Natural Resource Overlay District zoning changes, comp plan resiliency priorities, and Conservation Legacy Fund grant program
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Board of Finance
Approved FY27 capital improvement bond resolution and recommended Northern Border Regional Commission grant resolution to City Council.
September 2026
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Church Street Marketplace Commission
Approved letter to Governor Scott asking for a 100-bed shelter, mental health facility, and continued State Trooper support in Burlington.
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City Council Tax Abatement Committee
Tax Abatement Committee discussed hearing and process procedures; no abatement decisions were made.
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Local Control Commission
Approved outside consumption permit expansion for Citizen Cider's CiderFest and a liquor license for The Boardroom at 3 Mill Street.
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City Council
Approved FY27 vehicle purchases up to $1,974,788, accepted a $1,274,268 court diversion grant, and referred the Vegetation Ordinance to committee.
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Board of Finance
Approved $290,960 Alfa Laval contract, $8,509,830 Step II loan, and $1.6 million parking revenue financing for Public Works projects
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Retirement Board
Approved return of contributions, retirement applications, and disability retirement application for multiple employees.
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City Council Public Safety Committee
Fire, police, and city camera usage discussed; no action taken on any item.
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School Board Policy and Governance Committee
Approved forwarding Policy C6 on home study students to Board for first reading
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Collaborative Working Group on Inclusionary Zoning
Recommended requiring on-site inclusionary units for large projects, kept $80,000 payment-in-lieu fee with automatic adjustments, and lowered mixed-tenure threshold to 75 units.
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School Board Curriculum Committee
Curriculum Committee reviewed VTCAP test data, the teaching and learning plan, and universal screener implementation; no votes were recorded.
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Advisory Committee on Accessibility
Approved $2,740 in BACA funds for new pedestrian buttons at Riverside Ave. and Hillside Terr., and approved White Cane Awareness Day plaque language.
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Burlington Aging Council
Burlington Aging Council met for first time, reviewed Age Strong Burlington Action Plan progress, and set initial priorities.
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Cemetery Commission
Cemetery Commission approved new green burial lot pricing and reviewed Section 8 development plans and bulk lot purchasing issues.
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City Council Charter Change Committee
Discussed board and commission appointment process; no formal action taken.
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Public Works Commission
Approved $1.6 million loan for parking garage repairs and security; approved consent agenda including ADA reallocation and traffic rule change.
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City Council Community Development and Neighborhood Revitalization Committee
Held public hearing on 2025 CAPER report and continued work on syringe litter recommendations, with another meeting set for October 6th
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Burlington City Arts Public Art Committee
Approved Shelburne Street Roundabout as the next public art project
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Church Street Marketplace Commission
Commission tabled letter to Governor Scott requesting support for the Marketplace until September 30, 2026.
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Library Commission
No votes on policy or funding; board heard updates on $35M library renovation, Capital Campaign goal of $23M by January, and summer programs.
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Planning Commission
Voted to send amended planBTV New North End changes and CDO amendment ZA-27-03 to public hearing on October 6.
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Development Review Board
Deferred subdivision at 146 East Avenue and appeal at 281 Pearl Street to October 6, 2026; no decision made on fence variance at 228 North Winooski Avenue.
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Board of Civil Authority
Adopted consent agenda ratifying assistant election officials for August 11, 2026 State Primary Election
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City Council With Mayor Presiding
Appointed new members to Design Advisory Board, Development Review Board, and Public Works Commission.
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Housing Board of Review
Held three security deposit hearings on Buell Street and Hyde Street properties; board deliberated privately after adjourning.
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Local Control Commission
Approved liquor license renewal for Stewart's Shop #526 and new liquor license for Jamaican Taste, 177 Church Street.
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City Council
Council approved entertainment permits, adopted a resolution on Burlington's Latin American community, and referred a trespass ordinance to committee.
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Conservation Board
Approved funding for ecosystem services analysis and recommended approval of amended vegetation ordinance
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Board of Finance
Approved consent agenda items including $1,274,268 court diversion grant, two REIB budget amendments, and FY27 fleet purchases up to $1,974,788.00
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City Council Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee
Approved REIB Impact Assessment Memo on Burlington Forward resolution, forwarding it to City Council
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City Council Public Safety Committee
Public Safety Committee discussed the Burlington Forward resolution and a proposed public safety response team resolution; took no action on either.
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Burlington Electric Commission
Approved a solar parking canopy at 585 Pine Street, funded from bond proceeds, and the 2026-2027 Strategic Direction.
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School Board Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
Review of Summer Racial Justice Academy recommendations, teacher hiring strategy, and restorative practices planning.
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Parks Commission
Parks Commission recommended the updated Vegetation Ordinance and approved $108,000 for an Ecosystem Services Analysis.
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City Council Public Safety Committee
Heard trespass appeal hearings for Jayden Sweeney and Eric Gravel before moving into Deliberative Session.
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City Council Community Development and Neighborhood Revitalization Committee
Discussed syringe litter report and heard public comment on syringe service programs
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Board of Health
Discussed substance abuse and syringe disposal plans, health equity initiatives, problem properties, and public outreach strategies
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City Council Public Safety Committee
Public Safety Committee heard trespass appeal of Scott Martin, then moved into Deliberative Session
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Airport Commission
Approved minutes and entered executive session to discuss Mansfield Heliflight v. Longo et al litigation
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School Board
Approved Vermont State Merger Committee appointments and consent agenda covering financial reports, hiring recommendations, and prior meeting minutes.
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Board for Registration of Voters
Board reviewed clerk's report and election day experiences, and discussed voter registration outreach plans
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City Council Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee
Discussed substance use services and reviewed a draft equity impact memo on the Burlington Forward resolution.
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School Board Finance and Facilities Committee
Discussed budget timeline, board budget guidance, facilities master plan, facilities use procedure, and commissioner stipend.
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Development Review Board
Approved time extension for 75 Briggs Street health club project 4-0; closed hearings on three other items for later deliberation.
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Parks, Arts, and Culture (1 of 2)
Heard a briefing on the city's Shelter on Public Lands policy and discussed enforcement, staffing, and state funding; approved previous minutes.
August 2026
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City Council Public Safety Committee
Held work session on Burlington Forward resolution with no action taken
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City Council Public Safety Committee
Adopted consent agenda covering BPD and BFD reports and appeal hearing scheduling amendment, unanimously.
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Board of Tax Appeals
Elected Chair, Vice-Chair, and Clerk, approved rules and forms, and scheduled appeal hearings for October 16, 2026.
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Planning Commission
Directed staff to remove UD3 from planBTV New North End; no vote taken on overdose prevention center zoning.
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City Council Transportation, Energy, and Utilities Committee
Recommended road standards adoption and approved FY27 fleet purchases totaling $1,974,788
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City Council Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee
Reviewed Burlington Forward resolution feedback and heard presentations on alcohol and substance use
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School Board Curriculum Committee
Curriculum Committee discussed educational technology policy, assessment calendar, and meeting schedule; tabled summer updates to next meeting.
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Housing Board of Review
Board held two tenant-landlord hearings and closed both for private deliberation
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Local Control Commission
Approved liquor license renewals and outside consumption permits for local businesses
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City Council
Approved consent agenda items, two special event permits, and a resolution on houselessness and public safety issues.
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Board of Finance
Approved contract amendment, fund transfer, RAN renewal, and two new CJC positions, all unanimously
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Retirement Board
Approved minutes, contribution returns, retirement applications, and an actuarial services contract with USI actuaries.
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City Council Ordinance Committee
Committee discussed e-moto and e-bike safety rules but took no formal action on ordinance changes.
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City Council Community Development and Neighborhood Revitalization Committee
Discussed creating a graffiti abatement committee for Burlington
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City Council Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee
Committee discussed a Latin American cultural festivals resolution and the Burlington Forward public safety resolution without voting on either.
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Development Review Board
Approved second floor and attic addition at 48 Blodgett St, 4-0.
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Church Street Marketplace Cart Vendor Committee
Approved one-time waiver of application deadline and approved Healthy Kingdom Cart for remainder of 2026-2027 season
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City Council Human Resources Committee
Approved Jacqueline Kelley's nomination to the Burlington Advisory Committee on Accessibility.
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School Board Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
DEI Committee discussed Summer Racial Justice Academy recommendations and planned future meeting topics on equity policy.
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Collaborative Working Group on Inclusionary Zoning
Working group reviewed inclusionary zoning proposals on off-site units, payment-in-lieu, and fee recalculation without formal votes
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Parks Commission
Commission approves trail plan alignments and agrees to serve as community garden appeal body
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City Council Parks, Arts and Culture Committee
Approved four sets of previous meeting minutes and reviewed library safety data and event permitting barriers
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Fire Commission
Accepted June meeting minutes and reviewed department reports on staffing, station renovations, and EMS call data
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Airport Commission
Elected Tim George as Chair and approved a $450,000 cost increase for the Jones Payne Group construction oversight contract.
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School Board
Adopted policies B3, B4, and C4; appointed Nathan Lavery as CESA Director/Representative; approved Policy 2.1 monitoring report.
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Board for Registration of Voters
Board reviewed voter registration numbers and prepared for the State Primary Election.
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Development Review Board
Approved consent item for a commercial kitchen home occupation at 865 South Prospect Street; held public hearings on three other projects without final votes.
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Housing Board of Review
Heard three tenant-landlord hearings; board deliberated in private without announcing outcomes
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Board of Civil Authority
Adopted consent agenda including election official appointments for August 11 primary
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Local Control Commission
Adopted consent agenda and approved liquor license renewals and new license for Sherpa Kitchen
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City Council
Referred Burlington Forward resolution to four committees after a motion to table failed
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Conservation Board
Approved minutes, reelected board officers, and reviewed draft vegetation ordinance
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Board of Finance
Recommended City Council approve equipment sale, easement, contracts, and staff reclassifications; approved sidepath contract amendment and meeting schedule.
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Conservation Board Open Space Subcommittee
Discussed TPL ecosystem services proposal and NBCS native vegetation pilot project without taking formal action.
July 2026
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Planning Commission
Directed staff to remove housing development from city parks in planBTV New North End draft plan.
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City Council Transportation, Energy, and Utilities Committee
Discussed Lake Street traffic calming, solid waste tax structure, and wastewater treatment plant project update.
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City Council Public Safety Committee
Heard trespass appeal from Eric Gravel before moving into Deliberative Session
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City Council Public Safety Committee
Heard appeal of trespass order and discussed changes to appeal hearing process
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City Council Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee
Committee approved its mission statement and heard updates on immigration policy, housing complaints, and police chief hiring
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Development Review Board
Continued 865 South Prospect Street permit, approved 275-277 Flynn Avenue subdivision, deferred 45 Howard Street addition, and appointed new DRB Chair and Vice Chair.
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Housing Board of Review
Elected Don Slish as new Vice-Chair; heard tenant-landlord case for 131 Ledgewood Circle with no recorded outcome.
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Advisory Committee on Accessibility
Approved nomination of Jacqueline Kelley for membership to the HRPC.
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Retirement Board
Approved return of contributions for four members and retirement applications for two members; elected David Mount as Chair and Kyle Blake as Vice-Chair.
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Conservation Board
Approved use of Conservation Legacy Fund to acquire property requested by WVPD, 6-0-0.
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City Council Ordinance Committee
Referred Chapter 26 Industrial Pollution Prevention Program ordinance to City Council for adoption; approved plan to increase e-bike and e-moto enforcement and education.
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Public Works Commission
Approved Great Streets Main Street parking rule changes to Appendix C and waived the 21-day warning period.
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Church Street Marketplace Commission
Elected new commission officers and approved waiving the non-motorized vehicle prohibition for the Criterium Bike Race.
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Library Commission
Library board discussed renovation planning, budget cuts, and policy updates with no major votes taken.
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Collaborative Working Group on Inclusionary Zoning
Working group agreed to raise inclusionary zoning threshold to 13 units and voted to remove Cambrian Rise from Waterfront District rules
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Design Advisory Board
Recommended approval of projects at 45 Howard Street, 124-126 North Avenue, and 227 North Champlain Street.
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City Council With Mayor Presiding
Approved condemnation decisions for Cherry Street Project CDS CD23(1), covering necessity and compensation for land taking.
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Local Control Commission
Approved liquor license renewal for Majestic and new license for La Reprise Wines, plus outdoor consumption permits for Honey Road and Pascolo Ristorante
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City Council
Council approved battery storage deal with Kearsarge Energy, AFSCME contract, and $193,053 police grant
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Board of Finance
Approved $340,000 Auer Family Boathouse acquisition, a 20-year battery storage deal with Kearsarge Energy, and the new AFSCME labor contract.
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Burlington Electric Commission
Approved battery storage power purchase agreement with Kearsarge Energy to recommend to City Council; elected new officers for fiscal year.
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School Board
Approved Act 127 resolution on equitable data driven funding and Superintendent Flanagan's 2026-27 professional goals.
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Board for Registration of Voters
Board elects co-chairs, vice chair, and other officer positions for the year ahead
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City Council Parks, Arts and Culture Committee
Fletcher Free Library renovation enters design phase with $3 million budget; committee hears updates on Urban Reserve, e-motos, and summer events
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Housing Board of Review
Housing Board of Review heard two tenant-landlord hearings; one did not take place and one was closed for deliberation.
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Conservation Board
Members present supported a storage/salt shed building at 110 Institute Rd and a Legacy Fund land purchase, but lacked quorum for formal votes.
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Conservation Board Open Space Subcommittee
Discussed pilot project to promote native plant landscaping in residential backyards using Legacy Fund grants
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City Council Public Safety Committee
Heard appeal of trespass order for Eric Gravel involving Chocolate Thunder before moving into deliberative session.
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