Police chief-cum-councilman persuades colleagues to reprioritize pay for police officers, firefighters
A sidenote on public safety salaries during the presentation of Burlington’s proposed budget became the centerpiece a day later thanks to the intercession of...
Consultant says Burlington needs three more fire stations; one of current six should be...
A consultant in Burlington’s employ has recommended that the city add three new fire stations, and relocate one of the six it already has,...
House fire in Burlington traced to unattended candle
A simple wax candle appears to have been the cause of a house fire that damaged a “substantial” part of one Burlington residence over...
One injured in Graham mobile home fire Thurs. night
Firefighters put out a fire at a mobile home in Graham Thursday night; the sole occupant of the house sustained burns on their hands...
Burlington audit shows spending up 19% last year; savings down by $5M
Burlington’s latest financial review seems to show a considerable gap between the city’s revenues and the cost of its governmental activities – which appears...
Burlington expects first issue of voter-approved bonds in April
Burlington’s city manager has given the city’s elected leaders a glimpse of what lies on the horizon now that the local electorate has approved...
Planning board tables commercial zoning request on Garden Road amid protests from neighbors
Burlington’s planning and zoning commission has postponed its decision on a controversial rezoning request that seeks a wide range of commercial uses on 2.9...
Burlington Christmas Parade on Saturday
The City of Burlington will host the 77th annual Burlington Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 23, beginning at 10:00 a.m. in downtown Burlington.
The parade...
Council approves proposal to resurrect rental project on St. Mark’s Church Rd.
Burlington’s city council has ratified some minor revisions to a proposed apartment complex along St. Mark’s Church Road that its members had originally approved...
Council OKs new entrance for New Market Square
Burlington’s city council has given a green light to a rezoning request that will allow the owner of New Market Square to relocate this...
