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Burlington cuts parks and waterfront staff, trims events and programs amid FY26 budget tightening
Summary
The Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Department will reduce staff and some services in FY26 after the Board of Finance budget review, with department leaders and residents warning of impacts on events, adult programs and summer services.
The Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Department announced staff reductions and program cuts tied to the FY26 budget as leaders and residents raised concerns about the effects on events, summer services and longtime employees.
City officials said the department will move from 65 full-time and five part-time positions pre-layoffs to 59 full-time and three part-time positions after a reduction in force. Department interim director Derek Roche said the cuts will reduce the number of events offered and the department’s external rentals, and will end some leased space and the operation of an adult center.
Why it matters: Parks and waterfront operations generate revenue and public programs used citywide. Reductions to staffing and event capacity can reduce services residents expect in summer months, potentially lowering rental income and changing how the city delivers recreation and waterfront programming.
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