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Welcome!
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City eChat! We hope you find this
newsletter informative and interesting.
Please take a few moments to read what is
going on around Burlington today!
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Clean Sweep Results
Saturday, April 19 marked the date of
the most recent Clean Sweep event.
Several residents came in tow during the
four hour event with cans of paint,
chemicals and pesticides to clear their
homes of toxins that cannot go in the
trash. Results of this event were less
than anticipated but overall an average
of about seventy cars attended.
Several attendies brought latex paint.
Unfortunately the City had to turn away
latex paint as it is collected in other
ways. Latex paint can be disposed of
in the weekly trash pickup once
hardened, either by drying it out,
adding kitty litter or a hardening
agent. Liquid forms of latex paint can
also be taken to Reineman's True Value
for a small fee.
Motor oil and antifreeze is once again
accepted at the Public Works building,
824 Milwaukee Avenue from 7a.m. - 3:30
p.m. The oil and antifreeze must be in
a closed container and taken into the
building. For questions please call
(262) 763-2060.
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Burlington Farmer's Market
Watch for the Burlington Farmer's Market to
begin on Thursday, June 5 from 3 p.m. - 7
p.m. along Washington Street. Due to the
reconstruction project at the Veteran's
Memorial Building, the market has been moved
to a new location and time. Carol Reed and
Greg Lemieux have spearheaded the move to
the Downtown Historic District to revitalize
this area. Several changes will be seen with
the new market, including increased vendors,
a wider variety of goods and weekly
entertainment. Don't miss out on this
incredible weekly event!
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Three
new communication devices
keeping the public informed
The City of Burlington has
launched three new
communication devices to
help keep the public
informed of current news and
events.
Along with this
e-newsletter,
City Administrator Kevin
Lahner has released his
new weblog. The site, at
burlingtonadministrator.wordpress.com
will feature Mr.
Lahner's take on the
day-to-day activities of
managing the City of
Burlington. Mr. Lahner
intends to post
information that is
relevant and timely for
Burlington's residents,
and whomever else may be
interested in what is
happening in the city.
Weblogs (or Blogs) are
beginning to be utilized
by City
Managers/Administrators
throughout the country
as a means to keep the
public informed, and
provide valuable insight
into the day-to-day
operations of the city.
Mr. Lahner's blog will
not be open to public
comments, except in rare
circumstances where
feedback is sought on a
particular issue.
Finally, the City will be
publishing a quarterly
newsletter which will be
delivered to homes
throughout the city. The
newsletter will replace the
monthly newsletter - The
Burlington Spotlight
currently located in the
Burlington Standard Press.
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What's
All The Bark About?
The Burlington Dog
Park has moved to it's new location
near St. Mary's Park off of Calumet
Street. This new area provides a
fenced in area surrounded by the
beauty of forest land and sounds of
the nearby Fox River. As always, dog
owners are expected to clean up
after their pets. For your
convenience, bags and garbage cans
are provided to make this task as
effortless as possible. Please keep
in mind that all dogs must have
collars and be licensed with the
City, which can be purchased at City
Hall, 300 N. Pine Street. For the
safety of all patrons, aggressive
dogs are not allowed. Please
remember use of the park is at your
own risk.
For a map to the dog park,
please click
here.
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