City of Burlington residents who live along alleys, face increasingly deteriorated pavement and potentially large costs to repair it.
Meanwhile, city officials are trying to decide whether to share the cost with residents. The situation has created a municipal paralysis that some aldermen want cured.
The city’s alley quandary is among the top stories in this week’s edition of the Burlington Standard Press.
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Here’s a look at some of the other stories in this week’s edition:
LASTING LEGACY: Patients and colleagues are mourning the death of a local doctor who had the innate ability to connect with people from all walks of life.
LAST OF THE LIQUOR LICENSES: The City of Burlington awarded its final Class B liquor license to the owner of a proposed wine bar. Officials had been holding onto the license in the hopes of granting it to a new restaurant.
TASK FORCE: The Mayor’s Task Force on Racial Equity has added a representative from BCDR, and is working to develop a road map for addressing local issues of race.
THE FINAL CURTAIN: Troy Everson and Beth Reetz, who have been a musical theater directing team for nearly two decades, will step away from the role at the conclusion of this year’s play at Burlington High School
SO LONG, JOHN: Longtime owner of John’s Main Event, John Puntillo, has sold his downtown tavern and plans to retire.
DEMONS BOW OUT: The Burlington High School boys basketball team bowed out of the playoffs Friday in a 53-49 loss to state-ranked Milton.
SPRING AHEAD: Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 13, at 2 a.m. Readers are reminded to set their clocks ahead one hour before going to bed Saturday night. Daylight saving time continues until the first Sunday in November. Wisconsin Emergency Management officials remind residents that the annual time change is a good opportunity to check and change batteries as needed in smoke detectors and other home safety devices.
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