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Welcome to the Town of Burke, Vermont municipal website. Established in 1782, the Town of Burke has a rich history, a strong sense of community, and an idyllic location, nestled in northern Vermont's Northeast Kingdom.

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The Town of Burke is a wonderful place to live, visit, or do business. We hope this website will provide the information you seek, but if you need additional assistance, please do not hesitate to call the Burke Town Clerk's Office at (802) 467-3717.

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By Gail Weed May 21, 2025
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
By Gail Weed May 20, 2025
Burke accepts recycling at 212 School Street on Wednesday, Thursday from 3:00 to 6:00pm and on Saturday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. NEK Rubbish is also available to take your trash the same hours as recycling for a charge.
Planning Commission Openings
By Gail Weed May 20, 2025
The Town of Burke is looking for civic minded candidates that may be interest in serving on the Planning Commission. This is a volunteer position. Planning Commission meetings are held at the Town Clerk's Office on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:00PM If you would like to be involved in planning & development of your Town this would be a great opportunity. If you are interested, please submit a letter of interest & qualifications to the Town Clerk's Office, 212 School Street, West Burke 05871 by June 17, 2025. For further information please call 802-467-3717 a volunteer position. Planning Commission meetings are held at the Town Clerk's Office on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:00PM If you would like to be involved in planning & development of your Town this would be a great opportunity. If you are interest, please submit a letter of interest & qualifications to the Town Clerk's Office, 212 School Street, West Burke 05871 by June 17, 2025. For further information please call 802-467-3717
By Gail Weed May 14, 2025
Hazardous Waste Collection Day
May 14, 2025
The Town of Burke is accepting bids from contractors to perform Roadside Mowing on approx. 51 miles of roadway. The work will consist of 2 passes on all Class II and III Town Highways. Cutting of overhanging tree limbs as necessary should be included. Should be completed between August 1st and September 15th, 2025 The contractor is responsible for proper signage. Bids are due Monday June 2, 2025 by 4:00 PM at the Burke Town Clerk's Office, 212 School Street, West Burke, VT 05871. Bids should be in a sealed envelope and labeled Roadside Mowing Bid. Bids will be opened at the Selectboard Meeting Monday, June 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM. The Selectboard reserves the right to reject any and all bids
Bulky Day May 17, 2025
By Gail Weed May 14, 2025
Bulky day June 21, 2025 from 8:00am to 12:00 pm at 51 Town Garage Road. Must have a ticket. Tickets are $35 at the Town Clerks Office. Please note, there is a extra charge for the following: Refrigerators, Freezers, Tires, Bicycle Tires, Boxsprings, and Mattress's
April 23, 2025
View the schedule change notice here.
Town of Burke Offices in a fresh blanket of snow
August 14, 2024
2025 Town of Burke Holiday Schedule

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