Community Corner

What Is There Too Much Of In Burlington?

We asked readers what they thought there was an abundance of in Burlington. You answered on Facebook with the good, bad and the unnecessary.

BURLINGTON, MA - Moderation is key. As Patch editors, we often hear back from readers regarding which businesses they would like to see come to Burlington. We also receive complaints about what there is too much of in your town- whether it be traffic, businesses, or crime-related.

So we asked our readers on Facebook, “What does Burlington have too much of?”

Here’s what you said:

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  • “Too many condos, overpriced restaurants, increased traffic and two lane roads that should be one lane or better marked.”
  • “I hate all these three-story cookie cutter colonials with no character or charm. You’re forcing the middle class out of town.”
  • “Way too many lights on Cambridge Street. Too many banks and too many condos and mansions that no one can afford to buy”
  • “Traffic. Definitely traffic.”
  • “Chain restaurants. How about a nice family owned restaurant/bar.”
  • “Roads that aren’t intended to be used for two lanes. But always are. ”

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