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Chick-fil-A drive-through hearing resumes
September 3, 2026
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Planning Board to Reconsider Chick-fil-A Proposal at 2 Wall Street
The Planning Board takes up a continued public hearing tonight at 6:30 p.m. on site plan approval and special permits for 2 Wall Street. The application would allow demolition of the existing building and construction of a roughly 4,800-square-foot fast order food restaurant with a drive-through and associated site improvements. The permits are sought under the zoning bylaw sections covering fast order food service and drive-through facilities.
Town of Burlington
Library Closed for Labor Day, Announces September Programs
The Burlington Public Library will close for Labor Day weekend. September programs include a Kids Craft session on Sept. 8 and a new Family Resource Network playgroup series starting Sept. 11.
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Historical Society Presents 'Women of '76' Performance
The Burlington Historical Society hosts "Women of '76," a performance by Rita Parisi of Waterfall Productions about women connected to the American Revolution, tonight from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Murray Kelly Wing, 61 Center Street.
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Burlington Voters Mirror Statewide Trends in 2026 State Primary
Burlington voters backed the winning candidates in four contested State Primary races Tuesday, with 4,538 residents casting ballots — a 23% turnout — advancing candidates including Dan Koh in the Democratic Congressional race.
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Government Review Getting to Yes Subcommittee to Meet Virtually
The Burlington Government Review Getting to Yes Subcommittee holds a virtual public meeting today at noon via Zoom to discuss municipal review processes.
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Planning Board to Review 53 Third Avenue Tesla Charging Project
The Planning Board holds a public hearing tonight at 6:30 p.m. on a Minor Engineering Change application for eight proposed Tesla charging stations at 53 Third Avenue.
Town of Burlington
Registrars Meet at Town Hall Annex
The Town Clerk/Board of Registrars meets tonight at 5:30 p.m. at the Town Hall Annex, 25 Center Street.
Town of Burlington
Swim & Tennis Club Hosts Labor Day Weekend Cornhole Tournament
The Burlington Swim & Tennis Club hosts its Labor Day Weekend Cornhole Tournament Sunday, Sept. 6, starting at noon.
Burlington Swim & Tennis Club
DDM Property Group Seeks Rezoning for 49 Middlesex Turnpike
A proposal to rezone the 0.45-acre site at 49 Middlesex Turnpike from General Industrial to General Business has received a favorable recommendation ahead of the September 2026 Town Meeting.
Town of Burlington
Library Hosts Adult Tabletop Games Tonight
Burlington Public Library hosts its drop-in Tabletop Board Game Group for Adults tonight from 6 to 8:45 p.m., with a 6:30 p.m. start and no registration required.
Burlington Public Library
Kratom Restrictions Now Apply Locally
Massachusetts' Aug. 28 emergency kratom order gives Burlington health officials authority to enforce restrictions against local retailers still selling the products, the town announced.
Town of Burlington
Town Center Beer Garden Returns Thursday with Live Music
Burlington's Town Center Community Beer Garden continues tonight from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 202 Cambridge Street, with Mighty Squirrel Brewing Company, live music from Glitter & Guitars, and food from Augusta's Chicken on the Road.
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