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Community concerns and board's commitment to oversight
The Eversource substation project is moving forward, but residents are still fighting for answers on noise levels, visual impact, and construction access. The Select Board says they won't 'rubber stamp' it, but the community needs more... https://meetingwatch.org/ma/burlington/select-board/2026-06-08/ #MeetingWatch
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Specific logistical mitigation for residents
Concerned about neighborhood disruption? During the 6/8 Select Board meeting, officials discussed using a gravel access road near Mill Pond to avoid driving 125-foot towers through residential streets. Details are still being finalized... https://meetingwatch.org/ma/burlington/select-board/2026-06-08/ #MeetingWatch
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Factual discrepancy between meeting content and official minutes
Transparency Alert: While the Select Board discussed the massive Eversource substation project on 6/8, the official minutes curiously detail a 2020 Conservation meeting instead. Residents deserve an accurate public record of these... https://meetingwatch.org/ma/burlington/select-board/2026-06-08/ #MeetingWatch
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🚨 Major infrastructure alert for Burlington: The Eversource substation project is a massive undertaking involving large towers and significant land changes. Here is what happened at the June 8 Select Board meeting. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #BurlingtonMA
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Residents raised high-priority concerns: Will the substation 'hum'? How will 125-foot towers be transported without blocking driveways? The Board pushed Eversource for clarity, focusing on noise modeling and using an existing gravel road near Mill Pond to avoid residential streets.
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The Board stated they will not 'rubber stamp' this project and must ask 'hard questions' at every step. However, there is a major record-keeping issue: the official minutes for this meeting describe a 2020 Conservation meeting, not this substation discussion. 🚩
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Next steps: Eversource is hosting a hybrid public meeting on June 24th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This is your chance to demand specific data on noise, visual impacts, and stormwater management. Stay informed. https://meetingwatch.org/ma/burlington/select-board/2026-06-08/
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During the June 8th Select Board meeting, the conversation centered on the proposed Eversource substation project—a major infrastructure change that carries significant implications for Burlington residents. Residents and Board members raised critical questions regarding the project's impact on our community. Specifically, there were concerns about the visual impact of large towers, potential operational noise (transformer hum), and the removal of over two acres of vegetation. To address construction disruptions, the Board pressed Eversource on how they would move 125-foot towers through town. Eversource indicated they plan to use an existing gravel access road near Mill Pond to avoid narrow residential streets. While the Select Board has publicly committed to a policy of rigorous oversight—stating they will not 'rubber stamp' the project—there is a concerning discrepancy in the official record. The published minutes for this meeting appear to describe a meeting from March 2020 regarding the Conservation Commission, rather than the substantial discussion regarding energy infrastructure and the Eversource project that actually took place. If you want to voice your concerns directly, Eversource is scheduled to host a hybrid public meeting on June 24th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This is a vital opportunity for residents to see the visual renderings and noise modeling being discussed. https://meetingwatch.org/ma/burlington/select-board/2026-06-08/ #MeetingWatch #BurlingtonMA