First of informal gatherings is Saturday In an effort to better connect with the community, members of the City of Burlington Common Council will host two informal sessions, dubbed “Coffee with an Alderman,” this month. The sessions are scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 23, from 8 to 10 a.m. and Tuesday, […]

This week’s print edition of the Burlington Standard  Press includes of front-page feature story on how Kelly Kahl, president of entertainment for CBS, keeps his Burlington roots close to his heart. Readers will also find stories about: • Why local Republican legislators believe the proposed Foxconn development will be transformational […]

Work begins on turning eyesore into scout’s dream By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Work began this week on the conversion of a rundown former gas station site into a gateway park for the City of Burlington. Crews from Reesman’s excavating and landscaping were on site Monday and Tuesday, moving […]

Officials were considering Roger’s Auto property   By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The City of Burlington has decided not to pursue the purchase of the current Roger’s Auto property, 233 Main St. The Common Council met in a closed session Sept. 12 and opted not to buy the property […]

Meeting will be held at DPW facility By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The City of Burlington will discuss the future of its emergency services dispatching system at a special meeting of the Common Council on Sept. 27. Meeting will be held at the city’s Department of Public Works facility, […]

Commission cracks down on Motor Sports business By Jason Arndt Staff Writer After 10 years of haggling and compromise, the Burlington Plan Commission on Tuesday revoked a conditional use permit issued to Jeffrey Way of Motor Sports Auto Sales, which has faced noncompliance concerns since 2007. As part of the […]

DOT official says there will be a learning curve for some drivers By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief It will be about another month before Highway 142 and the roundabout intersection at McCanna Parkway in Burlington are fully open to traffic, according to an official with the state Department of […]

City plans review to review use and set appropriate schedule By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief A Burlington alderman is concerned the city’s recent decision to reduce hours at the community compost site comes at the busiest time of the year for yard work. “With the reduction in hours and […]

Burlington begins work on new aquatic center By Mike Ramczyk Staff Writer Gold shovels jammed into a pile of dirt and rocks, with roughly 15 people standing in a circle, cordially introducing each other, doesn’t exactly qualify as ground-breaking news. But that seemingly simple, uneventful action represents ramifications for future […]

Agency plans to move resale operations to site By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Looking to alleviate a space crunch at its current site on South Pine Street, Love Inc. has purchased the building that formerly housed Reineman’s Sport Shop on Milwaukee Avenue. The highly visible retail building will likely […]