Politics & Government

Burlington Secures $200K In State Funding For Projects

The funds come as part of the budget recently approved by the House of Representatives.

The funds come as part of the budget recently approved by the House of Representatives.
The funds come as part of the budget recently approved by the House of Representatives. (Jenna Fisher/Patch)

BURLINGTON, MA — The state budget passed in the House of Representatives for fiscal year 2026 includes funds for the Town of Burlington, according to a statement from Rep. Ken Gordon (D-Bedford).

The $61.47 billion budget includes "local funding for the towns in the 21st Middlesex District and critical investment in education, transportation, health care, housing, and workforce development," according to the statement.

Burlington will receive $200,000 to replace aging asphalt walkways on the Town Common with updated ADA-compliant concrete walkways.

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“I am grateful and proud that this budget includes funding to directly support the Bedford and Burlington community,” Gordon said in a statement. “Furthermore, this budget makes important investments in education and beyond that will allow us to continue to meet the needs of our residents amid uncertainty from the federal government.”


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