Select Board — June 22, 2026

The Chief recommended two academy-trained firefighters (Joseph Tumannelli and Robert Williamson) to save training time. Additionally, Ben Jetty was recommended for Civil Engineer and Sam Moniz for Social Worker.

All four appointments were approved, and the board voted to waive the 15-day waiting period for each.

Concerns included a dirt mound on South Avenue, Middlesex Turnpike traffic light timing, and flooding risks near Sandy Brook. Residents also discussed the ICE facility, noting recent overcrowding improvements but raising concerns about food and communication.

The board listened to comments; no formal board action was taken on the resident concerns.

The plan is a 235-page document required for FEMA/MIMA reimbursements. A board member inquired about the frequency of disaster mitigation training and the status of the emergency management team.

The board adopted the Town of Burlington 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update.

The Parks and Rec department requested the proclamation to celebrate their staff and the health benefits of community recreation. Board members praised the department's quality and award-winning service.

The board approved the proclamation for July.

The donation was presented by the Parks and Rec Director on behalf of the Sullivan family, noting Kevin Sullivan's 23 years of service as a Recreation Commissioner.

The board voted to officially accept the $25,000 donation.

The Town Administrator's office is replacing a cumbersome PDF with an accessible online form. The goal is to improve transparency, show real-time vacancies, and provide a two-way communication loop with applicants.

The board received the update; no formal vote was required.

The administration will continue refining the form fields and developing a communication/marketing plan for new residents.

The board needed to address expiring terms to ensure committees remained legally valid. There was a discussion regarding how to handle members who might not wish to be reappointed.

The board voted to reappoint all listed members whose terms expire June 30, 2026, pending their individual confirmation.

Replacing these gates will allow for better water isolation during future breaks. The work is scheduled for nighttime to minimize impact on local businesses and residents.

The board approved the night work for the gate box replacements.

The extension (until 2:00 AM) is requested to accommodate long runtimes for major summer movie releases including 'The Odyssey' and 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'. The manager noted that bar hours and security protocols would remain unchanged. Board members noted this is a common seasonal request.

The board approved the requested hours extension.

Owner Vishal Jariwala described the business as a family-friendly pizzeria focusing on organic and non-GMO ingredients. The alcohol subcommittee reported that they met with the owners regarding compliance and liquor hours.

The public hearing was closed, and the beer and wine license was approved.

Jacqueline DePavasus explained the work is for a new residential build and should take about two days. She noted a police detail would be used to manage road access for neighbors during construction.

The public hearing was closed and the grant location was approved.

The principals of Kyuramen presented their concept, noting this is their third location (after Brooklyn and Winchester). They plan to open within the next week with operating hours from 11 AM to 10 PM.

The common victuals license was approved.

The town is in a holding pattern waiting for better pricing from consultants. Discussion centered on whether recent decreases in overseas oil costs will translate to lower municipal costs. There is a four-week window remaining to finalize a deal and notify the current vendor.

No decision made; currently awaiting market/consultant updates.

Finalize a deal within the next four weeks.

The owners were not present, having already had a soft opening. The Board discussed that new businesses often overlook this license, and the Board of Health will add it to their checklist to prevent future delays.

The license was approved in the owners' absence.

The parade is scheduled for Saturday, July 4th, starting at 11:00 AM. The route will run from the Presbyterian Church on Route 3A to the Legion, but will not extend to the schools. There was also discussion regarding whether the parade committee could become an official town-sponsored subcommittee to aid volunteer recruitment. The committee is working with local groups like Nicky Cadillac and the Burlington Buzzes for the annual picnic. The committee remains a nonprofit for now.

The committee is working with local groups like Nicky Cadillac and the Burlington Buzzes for the annual picnic. The committee remains a nonprofit for now.

The committee chair needs to consult with the Moderator regarding the possibility of the parade committee becoming a Town Meeting-supported subcommittee.

A public forum is scheduled for Wednesday, June 24th, at Grandview Farm to discuss the proposed Eversource substation in the Winn Street area.

The speaker encouraged community members to attend to learn more about the proposal.

Specific sales numbers were provided: 225 hamburgers, 125 hot dogs, and 130 t-shirts were sold. The funds raised will go directly to the 'People Helping People' organization.

The fundraiser was reported as a success with all food items sold.

Town administration provided a history of the town's attempts to inspect the facility, including a denied court order for access due to a lack of 'timely' affidavits from witnesses. Board members and community residents expressed views ranging from support for the police's peacekeeping efforts to outrage over alleged inhumane conditions. Discussion touched on the town's lack of jurisdiction over federal facilities and the importance of the 2028 lease renewal.

The town provided a factual update on legal actions taken; no formal board vote was held on the facility itself, but the discussion served as a public forum.

The administration/legal team will continue efforts to obtain timely affidavits from individuals with firsthand knowledge of the facility's conditions.

A board member attended a presentation by the Government Review Committee and noted the significant amount of work involved in their undertaking.

The committee's efforts were commended by the board.

The board is awaiting the committee's final report regarding town government.

On June 24th, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, the Fire Department (Local 2313) will drive fire apparatus and an ice cream truck around town to distribute free ice cream to school-aged children.

The event was presented as a new community outreach initiative.