Select Board - June 22, 2026

The Burlington Select Board meeting on June 22, 2026, included several personnel appointments across departments such as fire, engineering, and youth services, with motions to waive waiting periods for new hires. The board approved acceptance of a $25,000 donation from the Sullivan family to fund annual tree lighting fireworks. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to an update and public discussion on the ICE processing facility in Burlington, focusing on the town's limited legal authority to inspect the federal facility, ongoing efforts to obtain affidavits for court access, and community concerns about conditions and transparency. The board also approved night work for water gate replacements to address frequent water main breaks and extended operating hours for AMC Theaters during major movie releases. Additionally, the board discussed improvements to the town’s boards and committees application process to increase transparency and volunteer engagement. Motions were passed to renew committee appointments pending confirmation from appointees. No new procurement contracts or RFPs were discussed, but the meeting addressed budget-related donations and capital infrastructure maintenance work.