Proposed Revsion to Bylaw for Wetlands Protection to Be in Front of Town Meeting

The bylaw change was designed to update and modernize the rules pertaining to wetlands.

The Conservation Commission is seeking changes to the Burlington General Bylaws (Article XIV, Environment, Section 1.0, Wetlands) at next Monday's Town Meeting. Conversation Administrator John Keeley explained to the board of selectmen that the purpose of the bylaw change was to bring the rules concerning wetlands into modern times. He said the current bylaw was written 15 years ago. He also said the language in the current bylaw needs some clarification. In general, according to the warrant, the "purpose of this Bylaw is to protect the wetlands, water resources, flood prone areas, and adjoining upland areas in the Town of Burlington by controlling activities deemed by the Conservation Commission likely to have a significant effect on …

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Letter: Conservation Commission Proposes Revised Wetlands Bylaw

A letter to the editor from Larry Cohen, Chairman of the Burlington Conservation Commission.

The following is a letter to the editor: The Burlington Conservation Commission is proposing a revised wetlands bylaw (Article XIV, Section 1.0) for approval by our May 2013 Town Meeting.  The current bylaw, last revised in 2000, is lacking in many areas of resource area protection.  The Commission's intent is to protect Burlington’s natural resource areas while simplifying and streamlining the development permitting process for applicants. The Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act provides protection for the “Riverfront Area”, defined as an area of land 200 feet from the edge of a perennial stream. Riverfront Area provides natural flood storage, slowing down surface water runoff and limiting property damage caused by storm events.  …

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5T: Public Meetings, Play Bridge and You Ask, Patch Answers

Five things to know today.

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5T: Hobbit Movie, Meteor Shower and a Toastmaster's Meeting

Five things you need to know today.

Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance.  Today is Thursday, Dec. 13. Here are 5 things you need to know:  

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5T: School Marketplace, Today's Weather and Foreign Affairs Discussion

Five things happening in Burlington today.

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Five Things: Play Bridge, Public Meetings and Breast Cancer Fundraiser

Five things happening in Burlington today.

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5 Things: Public Meetings, Girl's Night Out and a Toastmasters Event

Five things happening in Burlington today.

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Five Things: Local Weather, an Anime Club and a Foreign Affairs Discussion

We can expect a comfortable fall-like day today with sunny skies and temps in the 60s.

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5 Things You Need to Know Today, Sept. 13

A nice and sunny day, a way to help a good cause by ordering a meal and a couple of public meetings.

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5 Things You Need to Know Today, June 28

A mostly sunny and hot day, summer reading events and a chance to work on public speaking.

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