By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor While the City of Burlington Common Council approved the certified survey map for a new retail development on Milwaukee Avenue last week, at least one tenant for the building was confirmed. Leslie Scherrer Pella of PSG Inc. – formerly The Peter Scherrer Group – said following […]
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Teacher’s fleet feet lifted by spirit of Boston
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor How did Matt Nie celebrate completing his first-ever Boston Marathon Monday afternoon? He was back in school Tuesday morning, listening to, of all things, inspirational speeches from his advanced public speaking class. “It started before I left, and now I got to continue,” said Nie Tuesday […]
Hefty pledges to span divisions
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor On her first evening as the latest mayor of the City of Burlington, Jeannie Hefty gave a hopeful “State of the City” speech Tuesday night. “I feel leadership must be willing to span divisions and bring people and organization together for the common good of the […]
Steppin’ out at a ‘Fairytale’ prom
Burlington High School celebrated it’s 2016 junior prom Saturday to the theme, “Tonight’s a Fairytale.” The evening featured a grand march — with introduction of the prom court and crowing of the king and queen — in the high school auditorium followed by dinner and dancing at Veteran’s Terrace. Corinne […]
Couple charged in drug sting
A Burlington man – already out on bond after being charged with possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia in 2014 – was hit with new charges after he and his girlfriend allegedly sold heroin to a confidential informant. Jason Wood, along with Jennifer Brown, were charged in late January. Wood, […]
Core Group purchase delayed
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The Burlington Core Group II purchase of land in the downtown redevelopment area has hit a snag. When the group – led by Tom Stelling and Bill Stone – offered to purchase the land for its assessed value of $70,000, they did ask if there was […]
City clears way for new development near Pick ‘n Save
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor A planned retail development on the edge of the current Pick ‘n Save property at 980 Milwaukee Ave. moved forward Tuesday night. The City of Burlington Plan Commission approved a certified survey map for the site, which will be a small business development on currently undeveloped […]
In honor of Amy: Friends rally ‘round local attorney to raise funds for cancer organization
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Sunday was, in Amy Zott’s own words, like attending her own funeral. In an afternoon of amazing support and friendship, Zott greeted hundreds that turned out at Veterans Terrace for a fundraiser that will send thousands of dollars to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Many spent […]
DPW supervisor loses job in reorganization
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Citing a study made after new Director of Public Works Jim Bergles came on in December, the City of Burlington eliminated the position of DPW supervisor last week. The decision was made in closed session following the Common Council meeting April 6, and announced following the […]
BHS senior headed to national 4-H conference
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor When Burlington High School senior Abby Korb first applied to attend the 2016 National 4-H Conference, she thought she’d be lucky just to win her county nomination. “Honestly, when I applied, I thought I’d be honored just to get it at the county level,” she explained. […]
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