By Patricia Bogumil Interim Editor Most Town of Waterford residents could soon find themselves paying for two attorneys – one hired to defend the 99-year/$1 annual town hall rental lease and the other hired to try and break it. Commissioners with the Town of Waterford Sanitary District (WSD) are scheduled […]
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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 […]
Dover loan refinancing saves more than $14,000
By Patricia Bogumil Interim Editor The state Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) recently approved State Trust Fund Loans totaling slightly more than $5.4 million to fund public purpose projects in Wisconsin communities. Among the loans approved May 2 are $369,000 for the Town of Dover. Dover Town Clerk/Treasurer […]
Sanitary District recall petition gains 200 signatures during first week
By Patricia Bogumil Interim Editor The number of signatures needed to begin a recall of Commissioner Bill Gerard from the Town of Waterford Sanitary District (WSD) board is 531, according to the state Government Accountability Board. Town Clerk Tina Mayer received confirmation of that number Monday. The 531 signatures represent […]
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 […]
DNR land buy in Tichigan moves forward
By Patricia Bogumil Interim Editor It was nice to be asked for input. But, in the end, it didn’t really matter that the Town of Waterford Board or nearby residents expressed opposition to a state proposal to buy 57 acres of private Tichigan property to expand public hunting, recreation and […]
Union Grove grad earns Aronson journalism award
While many of us were home watching the state capitol budget/labor protests on TV last year, John Nichols was on the ground – talking, recording and observing it all for posterity. For those efforts, as well as his years of work as a journalist, blogger and book author, […]
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