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Town Meeting article targets $500 lift-assist fee

September 27, 2026

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Warrant Article 9 seeks to repeal assisted living lift-assist fee

Precinct 3 Town Meeting Member Bob Young has submitted Article 9 for the Sept. 28 Town Meeting. It would rescind the town's $500 non-emergency lift-assist fee charged to local assisted living residences. Young argues the charge unfairly penalizes residential care facilities and their senior residents.

Town of Burlington

Burlington explains 16-article warrant for Sept. 28 Town Meeting

The Town of Burlington has published a guide to the 16 warrant articles for its final 2026 Town Meeting, set for Monday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. at Burlington High School. Key items include accessory dwelling unit zoning, the firefighters' contract, and a commercial rezoning request on Middlesex Turnpike.

Town of Burlington

Evereve fundraiser benefits Alzheimer's Association

Evereve at Burlington Mall hosts a fashion fundraiser Sunday, Sept. 27, 11 a.m.–6 p.m., with 15% of proceeds benefiting the Alzheimer's Association.

Evereve

Hadassah Northeast hosts Sukkot brunch in Burlington

Hadassah Northeast's Evolve group meets Sunday, Sept. 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a brunch in a sukkah and a talk by Marcie Natan, supporting Hadassah's Youth Aliyah villages.

JewishBoston

Group Spinal Energetics session set at Life Time Burlington

A group Spinal Energetics session runs Sunday, Sept. 27, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Life Time Burlington. Advance registration is required and space is limited to 12 participants.

Tender Love & Care

BCAT Documentary Traces the Burlington Mall's Local Legacy

Burlington Access TV released a documentary Sept. 25 on the mall's history, from its start as a sand and gravel pit to its role as a regional economic anchor, produced with Burlington Mall.

Burlington Access TV

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