Riparian owners and all interested parties in the area are encouraged to attend a public informational meeting regarding applications by the Racine County Farm Drainage District for permits impacting the Fox River. The meeting will be held Monday, March 23, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at the Waterford Village Hall, 123 N. […]
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WGSD superintendent search aims for May conclusion
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The search is on for Waterford Graded’s next superintendent. Plans call for the new leader of the four-school, K-8 school district to be named by early May. Current Superintendent Chris Joch in late January indicated he was resigning. He will continue to work for the district […]
Vos and Wanggaard set listening sessions
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, and Sen. Van Wanggaard, R-Racine, are holding joint listening sessions on Monday, March 23, in their Racine County districts. The sessions are an opportunity to hear from residents about the proposed 2015-17 biennial budget from Gov. Scott Walker. The schedule includes: • Burlington Council Chambers, […]
Walters gets the call
City agrees to hire its first female administrator By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The City of Burlington has reached a verbal agreement to hire Lake Forest, Ill., Assistant City Manager Carina Walters to fill the city’s vacant administrator post. Walters is scheduled to be in Burlington Tuesday to sign […]
Town prepares to draft a proposal for Village of Waterford policing
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent In a scenario with echos from decisions made a few years past, Town of Waterford officials agreed Monday night to offer a proposal for police services to the Village of Waterford. What is not reminiscent, however, is the likely cost of such an arrangement. While specific […]
Burlington hires new building inspector
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The City of Burlington Common Council unanimously approved Gregory Guidry as the city’s new building inspector Tuesday night. Guidry replaces Pat Scherrer, who left in November. Mayor Bob Miller expressed excitement about the hiring Tuesday night, saying that Guidry held all residential and commercial credentials the […]
Some lives are meant to be extraordinary!
Waterford Union High School presents their bi-annual spring musical, “Pippin,” a musical written by Stephen Schwartz (of “Wicked” fame). It’s the story of a young prince and his search for his meaning and purpose in life. The Performance Troupe, led by the Leading Player, help guide him through his journey. […]
District paves way for second year of 4K
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor With the first year of 4-year-old kindergarten almost in the books, the Burlington Area School District looked ahead to 2015-16 Monday night. Contract changes for partner providers were announced at the BASD School Board Curriculum Committee meeting. BASD Assistant Superintendent Connie Zinnen said that as of […]
District reviews survey results
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor As Louis Birchbauer of the Wisconsin Association of School Boards explained Feb. 25, ultimately, all pollsters would love to have 100 percent of the people agreeing. However, he’ll take 80 percent. Members of the Burlington Area School District Long-Ranging Planning Committee, School Board and Stakeholder Driven […]
LeRoy Butler visits Union Grove Elementary
By Julie Rossman Correspondent The atmosphere was electric Feb. 24 as Green Bay Packers great LeRoy Butler addressed students and faculty at Union Grove Elementary School. It didn’t seem to matter that none of the children knew him when he played for the Packers. When he greeted the students with […]