Council must consider future of municipal buildings By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The lingering specter of July’s flood will have considerable influence on the City of Burlington’s municipal budget process this fall, according to City Administrator Carina Walters. Not only will officials be forced to deal with an estimated […]

Haylofters to present musical murder mystery for nine shows By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Imagine wheeling the corpse of your uncle through the glitz of Monte Carlo pursued by ditzy, gun-toting criminal and a determined dog lover who are bent on stealing the $6 million inheritance you’ve been promised. […]

  CBS executive Kahl appreciates his hometown roots By Dave Fidlin Correspondent For more than two decades, he has been one of the top decision-makers at one of the nation’s most prominent TV networks, determining what shows make it to the airwaves – and which disappear. But even after his […]

Officials will apply for grant from DOT to help fund repair By Jason Arndt Staff Writer       As flood-related expenses pile up in the City of Burlington, officials hope a Department of Transportation disaster fund can offset some of the costs to repair a sinkhole on Madison Street. […]

First of informal gatherings is Saturday In an effort to better connect with the community, members of the City of Burlington Common Council will host two informal sessions, dubbed “Coffee with an Alderman,” this month. The sessions are scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 23, from 8 to 10 a.m. and Tuesday, […]

This week’s print edition of the Burlington Standard  Press includes of front-page feature story on how Kelly Kahl, president of entertainment for CBS, keeps his Burlington roots close to his heart. Readers will also find stories about: • Why local Republican legislators believe the proposed Foxconn development will be transformational […]

Work begins on turning eyesore into scout’s dream By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Work began this week on the conversion of a rundown former gas station site into a gateway park for the City of Burlington. Crews from Reesman’s excavating and landscaping were on site Monday and Tuesday, moving […]

Officials were considering Roger’s Auto property   By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The City of Burlington has decided not to pursue the purchase of the current Roger’s Auto property, 233 Main St. The Common Council met in a closed session Sept. 12 and opted not to buy the property […]

Meeting will be held at DPW facility By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The City of Burlington will discuss the future of its emergency services dispatching system at a special meeting of the Common Council on Sept. 27. Meeting will be held at the city’s Department of Public Works facility, […]