Most Burlington residents didn’t grow up knowing what it’s like to be a member of a minority group. Alex Hanesakda did. But, as his father taught him, he put his head down and ignored people who targeted him because of his Asian background. That code of silence ended last […]

Council poised to OK plan for sidewalks, bike lanes, trail By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Burlington Common Council will consider awarding a bid to Wanasek Corporation, of Burlington, for the 2021 Street Improvement program with Maryland Avenue reconstruction as the primary project. Wanasek, according to Director of Public Works […]

It’ll be more than a year since local students in grades 7-12 attended Burlington Area School District classes with all their classmates when full in-person classes resume April 6. The decision to return fully – made by the School Board on a 5-2 vote Monday – comes with concerns and […]

Officials want third party to investigate claims, ensure due process By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Burlington High School teacher Jeff Taff, already under investigation for an alleged inappropriate lesson plan, faces a new accusation and remains on non-disciplinary paid administrative leave. The accusations, according to Burlington Area School District officials, […]

      Burlington Mayor Jeannie Hefty acknowledges that, like most communities, Burlington has residents who may be racist, but she said the Burlington she knows is a welcoming and inclusive community with a long history of helping people of color dating back to the days of the Underground Railroad. However, Hefty […]

      School districts typically don’t release information regarding disciplinary action against students. But the Burlington Area School District – criticized by some in recent months for its handling of racially charged incidents – took the extraordinary step last week of announcing how it handled a series of incidents that occurred […]