Commission cracks down on Motor Sports business By Jason Arndt Staff Writer After 10 years of haggling and compromise, the Burlington Plan Commission on Tuesday revoked a conditional use permit issued to Jeffrey Way of Motor Sports Auto Sales, which has faced noncompliance concerns since 2007. As part of the […]
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Roundabout opening now slated for October
DOT official says there will be a learning curve for some drivers By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief It will be about another month before Highway 142 and the roundabout intersection at McCanna Parkway in Burlington are fully open to traffic, according to an official with the state Department of […]
Alderman concerned about reduced hours at compost site
City plans review to review use and set appropriate schedule By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief A Burlington alderman is concerned the city’s recent decision to reduce hours at the community compost site comes at the busiest time of the year for yard work. “With the reduction in hours and […]
Symbolic splash
Burlington begins work on new aquatic center By Mike Ramczyk Staff Writer Gold shovels jammed into a pile of dirt and rocks, with roughly 15 people standing in a circle, cordially introducing each other, doesn’t exactly qualify as ground-breaking news. But that seemingly simple, uneventful action represents ramifications for future […]
Love Inc. buys vacant store
Agency plans to move resale operations to site By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Looking to alleviate a space crunch at its current site on South Pine Street, Love Inc. has purchased the building that formerly housed Reineman’s Sport Shop on Milwaukee Avenue. The highly visible retail building will likely […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Pick up a news stand copy of this week’s Burlington Standard Press for the latest coverage. This week’s edition includes coverage of: • Love Inc.’s purchase of the building that formerly housed Reineman’s Sport Shop. • Groundbreaking for Burlington’s new aquatic center. • Concern over a reduction of hours at […]
Community Fund issues $500,000 in grants to flood victims
Charitable arm of Veterans Terrace assists nearly 200 area residents Grant checks ranging from $200 to $10,000 arrived last week in mailboxes of 194 area residents who were affected by the July flood courtesy of the Burlington Community Fund, according to members of the organization. “Grants varied from $200 […]
Clearing the air
City raises lake level, halts odor By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief After initially being turned down by officials with the Department of Natural Resources, City of Burlington Administrator Carina Walters succeeded late last week in convincing the state agency to allow city officials to raise the level of water […]
School tax rate likely to fall despite levy hike
Alex Johnson Correspondent It appears the property tax rate needed to support the Burlington Area School District budget this year will be about five cents less than last year, Superintendent Peter Smet said Tuesday. “That’s real early and unofficial,” Smet said, “so it could change.” If the estimate holds, however, […]
Ready for a big splash
Groundbreaking for new aquatic center is Tuesday As members of the Burlington Community Pool Board removed furniture and equipment from the soon-to-be demolished facility on Amanda Street Sunday, a sense of anticipation rose through the dreary rain. “The last two years have been very exciting designing a pool that would […]