By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Distilling objectives down to 16 main points, the Burlington Area School District is set to move forward with its facilities planning in about two weeks. A meeting scheduled for Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. at the district office, however, has been cancelled due to scheduling conflicts. […]
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Hope Walk 5K is set for Saturday
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor As the years have gone by, the vision of Burlington’s Hope Walk has changed. First the format has evolved, and now a change in date. The annual event – which is a 5K run/walk this Saturday at Burlington High School – will begin with registration at […]
School Board compiles list of objectives for facility planning
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After struggling two weeks ago to get a handle on the priorities for its facility improvement plan, the Burlington Area School District took a step back Sept. 12. In the second meeting with Nick Kent of Plunkett Raysich Architects, the School Board was asked simply to […]
Miller Motors expansion plans advance
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Plans to expand the Miller Motors auto dealership moved unanimously through the City of Burlington Plan Commission Tuesday night. Miller Motors and owner Chris Miller are in the process of finalizing the purchase of property located between the current dealership and Fox River Plaza. When that […]
School district seeks bridge loan
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The Burlington Area School District School Board approved $4.1 million in short-term borrowing Monday night to cover expenses through the first half of the school year. The loan is through RW Baird Company in Milwaukee, with a .9255 percent interest rate and $37,209 due in interest. […]
Woman accused of driving drunk with kids in car
A Town of Burlington woman is charged with drunken driving after an incident Aug. 3 in which she allegedly drove impaired with a child in her car. Dorothy Hallett, 56, was charged in Racine County Circuit Court Tuesday with six counts – three for drunken driving and three for having […]
City discussing potential agreement for vacant lot
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor A sale of the downtown land originally slated for a retail center in the 2008 redevelopment plan could be finalized Tuesday. Burlington Core Group II, LLC and the City of Burlington are working out the details regarding compensation for environmental remediation in a contract that will […]
With capital projects looming, local officials must make value judgments
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor As an attempt to pass a $5.4 million referendum to create a new City of Burlington pool moves forward, there are other capital needs within the city that will garner the attention of city officials in the coming months and years. A number of different entities […]
Council approves software purchase
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The City of Burlington Common Council approved a same-night request last week to fund an expansion of the city’s backup computer files. City Treasurer Steve DeQuaker said the need for speed was due to a $3,000 savings on the $15,534 contract with Unitrend. “This includes all […]
Phone scam targets iTunes gift cards
Area police agencies are cautioning people about a new telephone scam. According to the City of Burlington Police Department, citizens are receiving phone calls from people claiming to be from the government. The unknown caller instructs the citizens to purchase gifts cards, specifically iTunes gift cards, and provide them with […]