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unaddressed community concern on utility pole enforcement
At the March 23 Select Board meeting, resident Alex raised ongoing violations of MA law on double utility poles — 90-day removal deadline ignored, creating safety and aesthetic hazards. Board thanked the commenter and moved... https://meetingwatch.org/ma/burlington/select-board/2026-03-23/ #MeetingWatch #BurlingtonMA
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budget approvals and tax impact
Burlington Select Board approved $12.7M in DPW budgets (4.11% increase) and $26.4M in central admin/benefits/retirement on March 23. All votes 5-0. Residents will see the impact in property taxes. https://meetingwatch.org/ma/burlington/select-board/2026-03-23/ #MeetingWatch #BurlingtonMA
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major zoning proposal affecting traffic and housing
Zero Summit Drive rezoning discussion on March 23: developers proposed 426 housing units replacing approved lab space. Board raised traffic, housing mix, and connectivity concerns but took no vote. https://meetingwatch.org/ma/burlington/select-board/2026-03-23/ #MeetingWatch #BurlingtonMA
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March 23 Select Board meeting: resident Alex called out the town's failure to enforce state law requiring utilities to remove double poles within 90 days. Safety risks and visual blight persist with no new board action planned. #MeetingWatch #BurlingtonMA
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Alex noted prior board efforts but highlighted the accountability gap — violations continue, drivers and pedestrians face hazards, and enforcement remains weak. The board offered only brief thanks before proceeding to other business.
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This issue has been raised repeatedly by residents. On March 23 it received the same minimal response. No commitments on stronger pressure against utilities or timelines for compliance. https://meetingwatch.org/ma/burlington/select-board/2026-03-23/
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At the March 23 Select Board meeting, a resident raised persistent violations of Massachusetts law on double utility poles. State rules require removal within 90 days, yet the problem continues with safety and appearance impacts for the community. The board acknowledged the comment but offered no new enforcement steps or follow-up commitments. This marks another instance where the same concern has surfaced without resolution. Separately, the board unanimously approved the FY27 DPW budget of $12.7 million (up 4.11%) along with $26.4 million in central administration, benefits, and retirement accounts. All 12 recorded votes that night passed 5-0. https://meetingwatch.org/ma/burlington/select-board/2026-03-23/ #MeetingWatch #BurlingtonMA