By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The City of Burlington will hire a familiar consultant to conduct the search for its next director of public works. The Common Council on Tuesday approved the hiring of the firm Gov HR. The vote was 6-1, with Alderman Jon Schultz the lone “nay” vote. While […]
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In the face of questions, council backs block party
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Why, exactly, does the City of Burlington need to continue the community block party? That was the question raised Tuesday night by Alderman Tom Preusker, who said he asked for the item to be placed on the agenda due to a number of complaints that the […]
Haylofters ready to work ‘9 to 5’
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Based on the hit 1980 movie with Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda, the story of three frustrated office employees seeking revenge on their male chauvinist boss hit the stage of the Malt House Theater Thursday. The Haylofters production of “9 to 5: The Musical” […]
Riverview Manor gets a makeover
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For Burlington to first get subsidized senior housing, it took a close-to 10-year effort on the behalf of the city and other organizers in the late 1960s and 1970s. The end result was Riverview Manor, a 68-unit apartment complex through the United States Department of Agriculture […]
Village Trustee Denman steps away from board
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Citing frustration with his elected colleagues’ decisions concerning financial decisions, Waterford Trustee Stephen Denman has stepped down from the Village Board. Denman, who most recently was a vocal opponent of the village’s decision to switch contractors for police protection in 2016, officially tendered his resignation June […]
Student from Burlington sings with Rolling Stones at Summerfest
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor There was a certain level of secrecy – necessitated by a contract – Eli King had to maintain regarding Summerfest’s blockbuster kickoff show this year. King, of Burlington, and members of the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Concert Chorale can’t talk about how they were selected to provide […]
City, town are poised on cemetery pact
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor In the words of Burlington City Attorney John Bjelajac, the agreement before the City Council Tuesday night regarding the Burlington Cemetery was, in essence, a formality. “This is a half step above a handshake agreement,” said Bjelajac. The council discussed the proposed intergovernmental agreement between the […]
Yorkville school explores impact of budget proposal
By Rumasa Noor Staff Writer Since the state unveiled its budget proposal this year, public school districts have become increasingly concerned about dealing with the funding cuts. Dave Alexander, Yorkville Elementary School District Administrator, said the state’s proposed budget does not allow them to have any new revenue for the […]
No muss, no fuss: Rochester sticks with the sheriff
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent While its northerly neighbor is gearing up for a shake-up, officials in the Village of Rochester are planning a status-quo approach to public safety services in 2016. With little discussion leading up to the motion, the Rochester Village Board on June 8 voted unanimously in favor […]
Young musicians get second go-round with touring group
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For three area teenagers, this summer is a great chance to be a kid from Wisconsin. Pun intended. Burlington’s Madison Gruman and Brandon Lindemann, along with Muskego’s Kyle Johnson-Evers, are touring with the performing group “Kids from Wisconsin” for the second consecutive year. In addition, Peggy […]
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