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Select Board — May 18, 2026
The meeting consisted of standard administrative approvals, departmental recognitions, and non-contentious community requests.
Public impact
Issues from this meeting with documented community impact.
01
Police Department Appointment
Filling a vacancy in the patrol officer ranks to maintain police presence. Affected: All Burlington residents
safety change
02
Fire Department Promotions
Advancement of leadership within the Fire Department (Lieutenant and Captain). Affected: All Burlington residents
safety change
03
Disability Access Commission Fund Allocation
$27,570 reallocated from handicap parking fines to adaptive equipment and programs. Affected: Residents with disabilities and those utilizing adaptive programs
other high impact
Decisions logged
Every recorded vote, with timestamps and dissents.
Proclamation of National Public Works Week (May 17th–23rd, 2026).
The board formally proclaimed the week to recognize DPW employees.
Approved (5-0-0)
Appointment of Kevin J. Steer to the Burlington Police Department as a patrol officer.
Effective May 19, 2026; the board waived the 15-day waiver.
Approved (5-0-0)
Promotion of Preston Angelucci to Lieutenant (Fire Department).
Effective May 19, 2026; the board waived the 15-day waiver.
Approved (5-0-0)
Promotion of Todd Ficacello to Captain (Fire Department).
Effective May 19, 2026; the board waived the 15-day waiver.
Approved (5-0-0)
Approval of the James Gang 5K on September 27th (rain date October 4th).
The event was approved for the specified dates.
Approved (5-0-0)
Continuation of the public hearing for Eggholic (10 Wall Street).
The hearing is continued to June 8th at or after 6:00 p.m.
Approved (5-0-0)
Allocation of $27,570 from handicap parking violation funds for DAC programs.
Funds to be used for therapeutic horseback riding, sneaker prom, I Can Bike program, adaptive swings, and processing appeals.
Approved (5-0-0)
Topics discussed
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▶ 00:28 National Public Works Week Proclamation
The DPW Director and Operations Manager requested a proclamation to recognize National Public Works Week, highlighting the essential and often unseen work performed by the department.
Speakers: Unidentified speaker
▶ 10:52 Police Department Appointment
Police Chief Tom Brown presented the appointment of Kevin J. Steer as a patrol officer to backfill a vacancy caused by a recent retirement.
Speakers: Unidentified speaker
▶ 14:04 Fire Department Promotions
Fire Chief Jim Brown presented two promotions: Preston Angelucci to Lieutenant and Todd Ficacello to Captain.
Speakers: Unidentified speaker
▶ 15:35 James Gang 5K Approval
Lauren Anderson requested approval for the third annual James Gang 5K fundraiser to support various community programs.
Speakers: Unidentified speaker
▶ 20:05 Eggholic Public Hearing Continuation
The board discussed continuing the public hearing for Eggholic at 10 Wall Street due to the representative's absence.
Speakers: Unidentified speaker
▶ 21:28 Disability Access Commission Fund Allocation
The board reviewed a request from the DAC to allocate $27,570 from handicap parking violation funds to various programs, including therapeutic horseback riding and adaptive playground equipment.
Speakers: Unidentified speaker
Controversy & dissent
Where the board, the community, or the agenda diverged.
Potentially controversial issues
01
Eggholic Public Hearing Continuation
Public hearings regarding business establishments (10 Wall Street) often involve zoning or licensing debates that affect local residents and business owners, though the specific nature of the conflict was not detailed in this summary.
Board position: Postponed the hearing to allow for the representative's presence.
low concern
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Action items
Who owes what, by when.
Begin work as patrol officer (expected)
Assigned: Kevin J. Steer · Due: 2026-05-19
Bring new officers (including Steer) to a board meeting for introduction
Assigned: Chief Brown · Due: June 2026
Coordinate potential promotional support/signage for the James Gang 5K
Assigned: Select Board Office / Communications Director
Follow up with Police or DAC regarding the possibility of increasing handicap parking fines to serve as a better deterrent
Assigned: Joe (Board Member)
Notable statements
I consider the DPW part of public safety because whether it be plowing the roads, fixing the water mains... [or] providing sand and block the road [during fires]. — Unidentified speaker · Discussing the importance of the DPW during the proclamation segment. ▶ 04:22
If we can't stop the behavior, we can capitalize on it. ... We can take $27,000 that we're dispersing [from fines] and reallocate it to provide access for people to do things they normally cannot do. — Unidentified speaker · Discussing the reallocation of handicap parking fine revenue to the Disability Access Commission. ▶ 22:58
Public comment
What residents said — verbatim, with timestamps.
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Total speakers
4
Addressed
0
Partial
0
Not addressed
Brian White
Addressed
As the DPW Director, he explained the history of National Public Works Week. He noted the purpose is to acknowledge the pressures and emergency situations the crews handle throughout the year.
Key concern
To acknowledge the hard work and pressures faced by DPW staff.
Board responseThe board expressed deep appreciation for the DPW and proceeded to read the official proclamation.
The board members provided verbal praise and formally read/passed the proclamation requested.
Anthony DeSimone
Addressed
He requested that the board continue the tradition of proclaiming National Public Works Week. He expressed hope that the board recognizes the efforts of the department.
Key concern
Requesting the annual proclamation of National Public Works Week.
Board responseThe board unanimously supported the request and read the proclamation.
The board formally read and passed the proclamation.
Lauren Anderson
Addressed
Representing the James Gang, she requested approval for their third annual 5K event. She explained that the funds raised support research grants, adaptive equipment, and new local programs like Baseball Buddies.
Key concern
Approval to host the third annual James Gang 5K.
Board responseThe board expressed full support and officially voted to approve the event.
The board approved the motion for the event and offered suggestions for promotion.
Lauren's father
Addressed
He stood up to offer personal support for his daughter and the program. He noted that Lauren is a third-generation Burlington resident.
Key concern
General support for the event and his daughter's work.
Board responseThe board listened to his comments during the discussion of the 5K.
While no formal action was taken on his 'speech,' his presence and comments were acknowledged within the context of the 5K discussion.
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