Burlington’s city council reaches consensus to expand from 5 to 7 members
Burlington's city council has taken the first steps toward a proposed expansion that could increase its membership from five seats to seven.
The council took...
Council signs off on veterinarian’s relocation after détente with neighbors on Alamance Rd.
Burlington’s city council has given a clean bill of health to a rezoning request that will enable a local veterinarian to leave her current...
Textile company in Burlington to close, lay off 150 employees
A specialty textile manufacturing company has announced that it will close its plant along Anthony Street in Burlington and lay off 150 employees by...
Burlington to allow backyard chickens – again
A failed bid to bring “backyard chickens” to Burlington is about to get another turn in the rotisserie as the city’s elected leaders prepare...
Council taps attorney Christina Benson to represent Burlington on local ABC board
Burlington city council has tapped attorney Christina Benson for one of the city’s two seats on the appointed board that oversees the state-owned liquor...
Burlington council prepares to select new appointee to local ABC board
An appointment to the local Alcoholic Beverage Control board is just one of the items that will confront Burlington’s city council when its members...
Work proceeds on Chase Bank at New Market Square
It’s been a race against the weather, as well as a tight timetable, for construction crews at the New Market Square shopping center, where...
Smythe chosen as gubernatorial advisor after cabinet-level post gets snarled
Burlington city councilman Jeff Smythe has received a new advisory post from Governor Josh Stein in lieu of a cabinet-level appointment that the governor...
Burlington planning board endorses expansion of unique facility for disabled adults on westernmost edge...
An organization that serves people with special needs has received the blessing of Burlington’s planning and zoning commission to establish a one-of-a-kind residential community...
Burlington lakes after recent rains: Lake Mackintosh full, Lake Cammack still two feet low
Lake levels improve, but voluntary restrictions remain
After several weeks of regular rainfall, which have included a few genuinely torrential downpours, the memory of this...
