Town of Burke, Vermont
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.
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.
Office Hours for the Town Offices are Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm.
The Selectboard meets the first Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m. at the Town Offices - 212 School Street, West Burke. If you wish to be put on the agenda, please call the Town Clerk.
The Development Review Board (DRB) meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Offices - 212 School Street, West Burke. If you wish to be put on the agenda, please call.
The Planning Commission meets the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Offices - 212 School Street, West Burke. If you wish to be put on the agenda, please call.
The Conservation Commission meets the third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Offices - 212 School Street, West Burke. If you wish to be put on the agenda, please call.
The Board of Listers - Hours for public viewing of records - Monday - Friday - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or by appointment.
The School Board meets the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the School.
Rubbish Removal -The West side of Town (West Burke) is picked up on Tuesdays and the East side of Town (East Burke) is picked up Wednesdays, beginning at 7:00 a.m. Please be sure to have proper stickers visible for the attendants, or they will not pick up your rubbish.
Recycling Center Hours - Wednesday, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Thursday, 4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m. until noon. You may not leave any recyclable materials without an attendant present.
Bulky Item Drop-Off - Third Saturday of each month from May - September from 8:00 a.m. until Noon, by appointment ONLY. We will not be scheduling this service during the winter months. Household Hazardous Waste Days are scheduled twice a year (Spring & Fall).
Deadline for applying to the voting checklist is always the Wednesday preceding any election until 5:00 p.m.
Population for the Town of Burke 2010 .................................... 1,753
Registered voters as of 05/17/2013......................................... 1,128
Acres in the Town of Burke .................................................. 19,034
Latitude .............. .......................................................4 4"E 39'N
Longitude . ................................................................ .7I0N 59'N
Pursuant to Federal Regulations 51.55(e)(k)(6) the Town of Burke does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission to, or treatment of employment in its programs or activities.
The Burke Board of Selectmen is hereafter-designated Coordinator of Burke's Compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
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