Burke, Vermont Town Charter Granted February 26, 1782 Burke Site Search: Home About Burke Vermont Town Services Offices & Departments Boards & Commissions Ordinances & Regulations Documents, Forms & Maps Schools, Libraries & Parks Fire Departments Frequently Asked Questions Helpful Links Contact Information 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 Town of Burke has some of their Land Records on-line. They can be accessed by clicking this link: burke.lr-1.com/ 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 third Tuesday 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. Town Assessor - Hours for public viewing of records - Monday and Wednesday - 8:00 a.m. - noon or by appointment. Burke Town School Info- Burke is part of the Kingdom East Unified School District. For information about enrollment, Board meetings and other activities go to the Kingdom East Web Page: www.kingdomeast.org/ 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, 3:00 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. Curbside Recycling pick up is every other Thursday. Check with the Town Clerk's Office to see what day is your side of Town and then mark your calendar. Burke adopted ZERO-SORT recycling as of October 2021. We don't accept plastic bags or any kind of black plastic. These items should be put in your trash. Please be sure the recycling materials are clean and dry. Bulky Item Drop-Off - Third Saturday of each month from May - October from 8:00 a.m. until Noon, by appointment ONLY. We will not be scheduling this service during the winter months. Call the Town Clerk's Office to request a Bulky Day Certificate. Beginning in 2021, there will be a $35.00 non-refundable fee for this service. Household Hazardous Waste Days are scheduled four times per year -Look for announcements or call the Town Clerk's Office for additional information. Voter Registration - Same Day Voter Registration went into affect in the State of Vermont in 2017. All persons wishing to participate in Town elections may register to vote on the the VT Secretary of State's "My Voter Page" (mvp.sec.state.vt.us) before the election, at the Town Clerk's Office or at the polling place on the day of that election. Population for the Town of Burke 2010 .......................... 1,753 Registered voters as of 08 /05/2021 .............................. 1,239 Acres in the Town of Burke ......................................19,034 Latitude .......................................................44.60157"N Longitude ................................................... .7I.97179"E 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... Burke News Dec. 6, 2021 Selectboard Agenda Town Office Closed Dec. 2nd & 3rd Dec. 8, 2021 DRB Agenda Planning Commission Members Wanted Burke Town Forest Donation Form Town Clerk Office Hours Monday - Friday 8 am - 4 pm * due to COVID restrictions you need to come to the side door or call and make an appointment. (802) 467-3717 FAX (802) 467-8623 Burke@BurkeVermont.org PROPERTY TAXES DUE FRIDAY NOVEMBER 5, 2021 BY 4:00 P.M. Community Building 212 School Street West Burke, Vt 05871 See Photo Gallery for Construction progress Contact | Town Clerk | Town Services | FAQ | Home © 2013 Town of Burke • Website Design by Tirna Designs, LLC and powered by RenzAmatic Site Manager