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Sunday, November 24, 2024
News from the Burlington area
Haylofters’ latest play opens tonight Just how much havoc can the “other side” wreak? That’s the question Noel Coward proposed in his 1940s play, “Blithe Spirit.” The show takes the stage at the Malt House Theater in Burlington, produced by the Haylofters, starting today. The show will run April 26-28, […]
BHS group earns ‘gold’ rating at worldwide festival By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer Members of the Burlington High School A Capella Choir were busy in California over spring break, but it wasn’t your standard trip to Disneyland. The choir joined more than 2,400 students from all over the country […]
Judy Bratz has walked a difficult path in becoming a Hope Walk leader By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer Judy Bratz’s journey with the Burlington Hope Walk began before the event was even a thought in someone’s head. It was January of 1983 when Bratz and her daughter, […]
He’ll now pay the cost of commuting to city By Ed Nadolski Editor in chief Saddled with a home in another community that has lingered on the market for two years, City of Burlington Police Chief Peter Nimmer was recently granted some relief from the city’s residency requirement and […]
Acclaimed musician finds special connection with local students By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer To listen to Jeff Coffin talk, you wouldn’t suspect the man is a Grammy-award winning artist, much less the saxophonist for the Dave Matthews Band. In fact, if you dropped in on his master […]
But officials say they’re powerless to help residents By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer Burlington residents Don Howell and Mike Caringello aren’t alone in their opinion that the American Transmission Company shouldn’t touch their trees. But the support from Mayor Bob Miller comes with an obvious caveat – there’s nothing […]
Company withdraws from proposed seasonal store site in Waterford By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Could Waterford’s loss be Burlington’s gain? That likely depends on where you stand regarding competition for local businesses. However, City Administrator Kevin Lahner made it clear Tuesday that officials here would welcome a seasonal Stein […]
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer The City of Burlington is on track for a $3.19 million general obligation bonds sale that would fund road construction and repair in the city. Common Council members voted unanimously to take the first step in selling those bonds at the April 4 meeting, with […]
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer The Burlington Area School District Board got its first introduction to what district officials stressed was a “rough draft” of a new compensation system for its teachers Monday night at the monthly board meeting. The draft was handed out to board members before the meeting, […]
Residents say it’s unnecessary and they’ll protect their property It’s a change in policy that American Transmission Company readily admits to – and will not budge from. “We have updated our vegetation management in recent years,” said Ann Spalpholz, a media relations person from ATC regarding the company’s […]
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