They say retaining the dam eliminates uncertainty for Veterans Terrace By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Veterans Terrace has had a front row seat to incredible sunsets, joyful summer activities like picnics and family fishing outings, prom and homecoming pictures as well as weddings with a breathtaking backdrop of Echo Lake. […]
Burlington
News from the Burlington area
It’s a ‘game-changer’
Mayor touts plan to schedule referendum By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Burlington Mayor Jeannie Hefty called a recent decision by the state Department of Natural Resources to allow the city some flexibility in its decision on the future of the Echo Lake dam “a gift.” “The DNR gave us […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
While there is a clear division among Burlington residents concerning the future of the Echo Lake dam, it appears people on both sides of the debate support a plan to send the issue a referendum in November. Members of the Common Council discussed the possibility Tuesday in light of […]
Apply now; decide later
City can seek state grant now and still change course of Echo Lake dam project in future, officials say The members of the Burlington Common Council are scheduled Tuesday to discuss a proposal that could buy officials some time to refine or even change their decision regarding the future of […]
COVID cases plummet in past week
Hospitalizations are also down in region, statewide By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Racine County experienced a steep drop in confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases through a recent 14-day period, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. The health department, which reported 5,043 confirmed and probable cases the week ending […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
The Board of Education at the Burlington Area School District will need more time to review and discuss findings from a Comprehensive Equity Audit conducted by Integrate Comprehensive Services for Equity. The audit, according to Superintendent Stephen Plank, has a goal to address the racially hostile environment present in […]
Park Board recommends removing Echo Lake dam
Common Council scheduled to make final decision on fate of dam and lake Feb. 16 By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The City of Burlington Park Board on Thursday recommended removing the Echo Lake Dam on a 6-1 vote. The recommendation will go before the Common Council for final consideration next […]
Primary slated for School Board seats
Former board president drops out of race By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Voters in the Burlington Area School District will have a chance to cast ballots in a primary election next month after seven residents, including two incumbents, filed for candidacy seeking two seats on the Board of Education. Additionally, […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
A Burlington alderman’s attempt to provide another dam removal option for consideration by his colleagues on the City Council appeared to find little traction Tuesday. While the other alderman politely received Shad Branen’s presentation, members of the public were not so kind – including a woman who called the plan […]
Planners OK gun store in former Pharmacy Station
Two planners object to its proximity to school By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The former Pharmacy Station building on South Pine Street in Burlington will serve a new purpose as a gun store under a conditional use permit and site plan application approved Tuesday by the Plan Commission on a […]
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