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Town Meeting OKs ADU, zoning changes; 2 to January
September 30, 2026
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Town Meeting approves ADU, zoning changes; two articles go to January
At its one-night Sept. 28 session, attended by 103 of 126 members, Town Meeting passed 11 of the 15 articles requiring a vote. Approved measures include accessory dwelling unit updates, zoning-enforcement powers, front setback relief, a Middlesex Turnpike rezoning and sewer improvements. Two articles were withdrawn, and two, the 'structure' definition and animal use rules, were postponed to January; the 2027 town election was set for April 3, and no new tax dollars were appropriated.
Burlington Buzz
Town Meeting continued session tonight at high school, if needed
A continued session of September Town Meeting is scheduled for tonight, Wednesday, September 30, at 7 p.m. in the Burlington High School auditorium, if more deliberation is needed.
Town of Burlington
Planning Board meets Thursday, Oct. 1
The Planning Board meets Thursday, October 1, at 6:30 p.m. at 29 Center Street.
Town of Burlington
Library hosts English at Large conversation group today
The Burlington Public Library and English At Large hold a free conversation group today from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Periodicals Room, for adults practicing English speaking skills. Registration is required for regular attendance.
Burlington Public Library
Teen Butterbeer taste test at library tonight
Students in grades 6–12 can sample different Butterbeer recipes tonight from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Burlington Public Library (Fogelberg B).
Burlington Public Library
Jr. Devils face Watertown tonight; BCAT has Game of the Week
Burlington Access TV lists the Jr. Devils football game against Watertown for tonight at 7 p.m. BCAT says its Game of the Week coverage streams live when service is available.
Burlington Access TV
Belmont beats Burlington boys soccer 5-1
Burlington's varsity boys soccer team lost 5-1 to Belmont on Tuesday, September 29. The recap called it a season-high score for Belmont.
MaxPreps
Nonprofit Net hosts coffee and networking this morning
Nonprofit Net of Greater Boston holds a drop-in coffee and networking gathering today from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at 10 Burlington Mall Road. It is open to nonprofit professionals, volunteers, board members and community advocates.
Nonprofit Net of Greater Boston
Chamber hosts SBA small-business lunch-and-learn today
The Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce hosts U.S. Small Business Administration Economic Development Specialist Lisa Gonzalez Welch today, noon to 1:30 p.m., in the upstairs conference room at Wegmans, 53 Third Avenue. Registration is required.
Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce
Tequila seminar at Burlington Wine & Spirits tonight
Burlington Wine & Spirits hosts a G4 and Arriesgado tequila seminar tonight from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. at 43 Middlesex Turnpike. The cost is $15.
Burlington Wine & Spirits
Fox Hill PTO meet and greet tonight
The Fox Hill PTO meet and greet is tonight from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Fox Hill cafeteria. Parents and guardians can learn about PTO support, share ideas and explore volunteer options; childcare will not be provided.
Fox Hill PTO
Board-game night at Wegmans tonight
Meeples Republic's board-game gathering is tonight from 6 to 10 p.m. upstairs at Wegmans Burlington, 53 Third Avenue. Attendees are invited to bring games and friends for tabletop and card games.
Meeples Republic
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