Operator wants more time to address neighbors’ concerns By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer Opponents to a proposed yoga studio moving into a pre-Civil War home on Jefferson Street – and the change in zoning it would signal – got a surprise at Tuesday night’s City of Burlington Common Council meeting. […]
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LDV expansion could add up to 30 jobs
Governor visits local facility to announce tax credit incentives By Ed Nadolski Editor in chief An expansion at LDV’s Burlington facility that could create as many as 30 jobs got a boost last week with the announcement – delivered in person by Gov. Scott Walker – that the company is […]
District finalizes staffing for 2012-13 school year
Teacher resignations, non-renewals complete process By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer The Burlington Area School District staffing picture got a little clearer Monday night, as the School Board approved several resignations and prepared to issue final notices of non-renewal. Last week, BASD Superintendent David Moyer said the school district had […]
Vos challenged by local woman for 63rd District seat
Albrecht was among protesters ticketed at fundraiser for incumbent Republican By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer In what promises to be an interesting set of fall elections, at least one local incumbent will be challenged. Republican State Rep. Robin Vos, current 63rd Assembly District representative, will be challenged by Burlington […]
BHS artist wins congressional district contest
Artwork created by Burlington High School senior Anne Kocha is headed to the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Kocha’s colored pencil and ink piece, titled “Heart,” was selected winner of this year’s First District Congressional Art Competition among submissions from young artists throughout the district. Kocha and her art teacher, Carrie […]
City to rezone DPW site for auto parts store
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer It appears the saga of the former Department of Public Works building for the City of Burlington – or rather, the property it used to sit on – is finally winding down. The City of Burlington Plan Commission gave its nod of approval May 8 […]
Mailboxes on the move
City finds solution for drive-up mail drop off By Ed Nadolski Editor in chief After several years of having to park and get out of their cars to mail letters, Burlington residents will soon have drive-up mailboxes once again. Jill Ehlen, delivery supervisor at the Burlington Post Office, said Tuesday […]
Veronico’s to vanish
Owners of local restaurant plan to end 9-year run on May 24 By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer Veronico’s co-owner Maria Veronico confirmed Tuesday afternoon that the final day of operation for the downtown Burlington restaurant will be Thursday, May 24. She said the three owners – her, Dr. Thomas Niccolai […]
Governor touts job growth during visit to Burlington
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker chats with LDV employee Eric Thomas Friday Morning during a visit to the Burlington specialty vehicle outfitter. Walker was in the city to announce that LDV is eligible for up to $107,500 in tax credits through the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. to help the company add […]
Layoff notices reduced by half
Retirements, resignations cut BASD total to eight By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer The Burlington Area School District School Board will consider next Monday a list of layoffs that is much shorter than originally proposed. According to BASD Superintendent David Moyer, the layoffs of eight teachers covering 5.8 full-time equivalent […]
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