Burlington, Connecticut

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History

The area that includes present-day Burlington was originally inhabited by the Tunxis tribe.[2]

The town was once part of larger Farmington Plantation. In 1785, it split away and became a part of the town of Bristol. On June 16, 1806, Burlington became a town in its own right.[3] Cottage industries flourished in the early decades of the town, including multiple clock-making operations. Upon the completion of the Farmington Canal in 1829, many industries ceased operations or moved to neighboring towns.[4]

In 1968, the remainder of the New Haven and Northampton Railroad branch that originally went to New Hartford and passed through Burlington was abandoned due to The Collins Company shutting down nearby factory operations in 1966.[5] The existing railway has since been converted into a multi-use paved rail trail that is a part of the New Haven and Northampton Canal Greenway.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". is land and Script error: No such module "convert"., or 2.19%, is water.[6] Almost half of the land in the town is owned by three public water supply companies and the State of Connecticut.

Burlington is home to the State of Connecticut Fish Hatchery, Nassahegon State Forest, the Nepaug Reservoir, and Sessions Woods Wildlife Management Area. Johnnycake Mountain is the highest point in the town at 1,165 ft (355 m).[7] The Tunxis Trail runs through the town north to south.[8]

Burlington presently borders the municipalities of Avon, Bristol, Canton, Farmington, Harwinton, New Hartford, and Plymouth.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Burlington has a warm-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Burlington was Script error: No such module "convert". on July 21–22, 1991, July 23, 2011, and June 24, 2025, while the coldest temperature recorded was Script error: No such module "convert". on February 14, 2016.[9]

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Demographics

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Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". As of the census[11] of 2010, there were 9,326 people, 3,303 households, and 2,691 families residing in the town. The racial makeup of the town was 96.5% White, 0.6% African American, 0.0% Native American, 1.5% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.6% of the population.

There were 3,303 households, out of which 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.4% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.5% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 19, 6.4% from 20 to 29, 10.2% from 30 to 39, 20.6% from 40 to 49, 23.7% from 50 to 64, and 5.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.5 years.

Economic figures [11] for the town include a median income for a household at $105,250, and the median income for a family at $114,544. About 2.3% of families have incomes under $15,000/year and 11.9% of families have incomes over $200,000/year.

Economy

Burlington has a central business district which primarily runs along Spielman Highway (Route 4). In hopes of further developing the central business district, a Library Lane Advisory Commission was formed in June 2021 to help provide concepts for the use of the property. The Library Lane Advisory Commission presented a final report in January 2022 to the Board of Selectmen that focused on types of development, resident survey results, architecture and design, infrastructure improvements, and traffic studies.[12]

Parks and recreation

Burlington has four (4) recreation facilities with the newest being Johnnycake Mountain Park that was established in 2024. The other recreation facilities include Foote Road Recreation Complex, Malerbo Recreation Complex, and Nassahegan Recreation Complex which consist of playgrounds, soccer fields, lacrosse fields, baseball fields, and softball fields.

Sports

Burlington has annual road and trail races road that pass through the community, such as the Burlington to Collinsville Classic 10K that begins at Burlington's Lake Garda Elementary School and runs along the Farmington River on the New Haven and Northampton Canal Greenway and finishing in Collinsville.[13]

The Tunxis Trail Races, which are organized by the Burlington Land Trust throughout the year, typically include 5K, 8K, 30K, and 60K distances that pass through notable landmarks.[14]

Government and politics

Voter registration and party enrollment as of October 31, 2024[15]
Party Active voters Inactive voters Total voters Percentage
Republican 2,142 97 2,239 29.40%
Democratic 1,872 75 1,947 25.56%
Unaffiliated 3,085 189 3,274 42.98%
Minor parties 142 16 158 2.07%
Total 7,241 377 7,618 100%
Burlington town vote
by party in presidential elections[16][17]
Year Democratic Republican Third Parties
align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|2024 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|48.01% 2,782 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|50.37% 2,919 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|1.62% 94
align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|2020 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|49.72% 3,099 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|48.68% 3,034 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|1.60% 100
align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|2016 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|43.68% 2,352 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|51.49% 2,773 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|4.83% 260
align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|2012 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|46.23% 2,357 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|52.63% 2,683 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|1.14% 58
align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|2008 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|52.08% 2,716 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|46.14% 2,406 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|1.78% 93
align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|2004 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|48.84% 2,501 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|49.58% 2,539 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|1.58% 81
align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|2000 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|49.26% 2,137 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|45.30% 1,965 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|5.44% 236
align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|1996 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|45.51% 1,747 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|40.32% 1,548 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|14.17% 544
align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|1992 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|37.03% 1,511 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|35.73% 1,458 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|27.25% 1,112
align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|1988 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|44.07% 1,413 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|54.96% 1,762 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|0.97% 31
align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|1984 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|33.84% 994 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|65.99% 1,938 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|0.17% 5
align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|1980 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|35.81% 953 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|47.69% 1,269 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|16.50% 439
align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|1976 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|45.08% 972 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|54.55% 1,176 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|0.37% 8
align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|1972 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|38.53% 722 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|60.09% 1,126 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|1.39% 26
align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|1968 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|43.81% 648 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|46.65% 690 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|9.54% 141
align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|1964 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|66.26% 860 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|33.74% 438 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|0.00% 0
align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|1960 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|48.28% 644 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|51.72% 690 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|0.00% 0
align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|1956 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|30.35% 305 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|69.65% 700 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|0.00% 0

Education

In 1779, the Congregational Church laid out nine school districts, each with its own schoolhouse. In 1948, Burlington Consolidated School opened to replace these schoolhouses. By 1962, the Regional School District #10 was established to serve Burlington and Harwinton.

The four current schools within the district are;

  • Lake Garda School (Pre-K to Grade 4) - Opened in 1965
  • Harwinton Consolidated School (Pre-K to Grade 4) - Opened in 1948
  • Har-Bur Middle School (Grade 5 to Grade 8) - Opened in 1973
  • Lewis S. Mills High School (Grade 9 to Grade 12) - Opened in 1961

The Burlington Consolidated School is currently used as Town Hall by Burlington after it was closed 1965.

Infrastructure

Airports

Johnnycake Mountain Meadows Airfield (22B) was an airport in the northwestern corner of Burlington and was sometimes referenced as "Mountain Meadows". The airport had a 2,400 ft northwest to southwest runway with a flight school and fuel depot that closed on April 1, 2004 after the owner no longer wanted an airport on his property.[18]

On September 2, 2023, a single-engine plane made an emergency landing in the cornfield slightly south of the airport with no casualties.[19]

Emergency services

The Burlington Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) provides fire, rescue and emergency medical services to Burlington. The fire department operates four (4) stations;

  • Station 1 - Headquarters - 719 George Washington Turnpike
  • Station 2 - Chippens Hill - 120 West Chippens Hill Road
  • Station 3 - Whigville - 354 Jerome Avenue
  • Station 4 - Lake Garda - 87 Monce Road

Notable locations

Notable people

References

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