Two of the five accept other jobs within the city By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Two months after the City of Burlington Common Council voted to join Racine County Communications Center for police and fire dispatching, members authorized the final pieces of the puzzle Tuesday, when they approved separation agreements […]
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The City of Burlington on Tuesday finalized agreements extended to three of their five soon-to-be laid off dispatchers. The trio will receive severance pay commensurate with their years of service to the city. The other two dispatchers have accepted other jobs within the city. That is the lead story in […]
Library director to step down in February
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Pamela Belden, director of the Waterford Public Library, is closing a chapter in her professional life. The Village Board discussed and reviewed Belden’s planned retirement, set for Feb. 16, at a recent meeting. Her letter was included in the board packet. “Please know this has been […]
Without a home for the holidays
Community steps up to help family displaced by fire By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief A Burlington couple and their five children will spend the holidays in hotel after they were displaced by a fire in their home Dec. 6. The good news, however, is that all seven members – […]
VIDEO: Ice sculptor discusses his project for Burlington’s Ice Festival
Ice sculptor Gary Richter talks about his Dickens-themed sculpture as deadline approaches for the contest held at Burlington’s Wehmhoff Square Saturday. Area residents may view the sculptures at the downtown park as long as weather allows. The sculptures will be illuminated at night. For more photos and coverage of the […]
Tree cutting leaves bike trail bare
Alderman concerned transmission company went too far in trimming vegetation By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Recent work to remove trees and brush under electrical transmission lines along the Seven Waters Bike Trail in Burlington have transformed the look of the trail – and not for the better, a city […]
Union Grove poised to grow by more than 80 acres
Village approves request to annex parcel from Yorkville By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT The Village of Union Grove is about to increase the size of its municipal limits at the expense of the Town of Yorkville. On the heels of a favorable recommendation last week, the Village Board on Dec. 11 […]
Casey’s rezoning request in Rochester advances to Village Board
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A convenience store and gas station planned for a high-profile intersection passed the initial smell test during a Rochester panel’s recent review. Casey’s General Store, which is making a push into Racine County with several proposed locations, is seeking village approval to construct a 4,700-square-foot store […]
Ice is the forecast for Saturday’s festival
Second annual event features frozen sculptures By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief As snowflakes fell on Monday, Burlington Mayor Jeannie Hefty could hardly contain her excitement about the weather prospects for Saturday’s second annual Burlington Ice Festival. “I’m so excited – especially with the snow,” she said. The event – […]
City planners want Casey’s to upgrade proposal
Company wants to build gas station-convenience store in downtown Burlington By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Although a city consultant recommended approval, a proposed Casey’s General Store on Dodge Street was not eye appealing enough for members of the Burlington Plan Commission, which opted to postpone all items related to the […]
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