FOURTH OF JULY ACTIVITIES

 

 

LIBRARY NEWS

By: By Gayle Falk, Library Director and
Ruhama Kordatzky Bahr, Youth Services Librarian

Burlington Public Library Annual Book Sale Friday, July 27, 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Saturday, July 28, 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

The Friends of the Burlington Public Library will sponsor their annual book sale during the Burlington Maxwell Street Days. The sale will be held in the library meeting room, which is located in the library basement, in the storytime area on the main floor of the library, and also in a tent in the Wehmoff Square Park next door to the library, on Friday, July 27th, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, July 28th, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Both days are free admission. In addition, a special preview night sale for avid book collectors will be held in the library meeting room on Thursday, July 26th from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with a nominal admission charge.

Thousands of books for children and adults are ready for the sale, in both hardcover and paperback editions. Audio and video cassettes are also available. Proceeds will support special activities for children and many other library programs. Donated books in good condition are welcome and should be brought to the library immediately. Volunteers are always welcome. For information, call Linda Berndt at 763-7623.

Don't let the kids have all the fun! Sign up for the Get a Clue adult summer reading program at the Burlington Public Library reference desk any time between June 18 and August 4 and pick up a signup packet. Each book you read or listen to qualifies you for weekly drawings beginning June 25 with the final Grand Prize Drawing on August 6. Just enter with your name and phone number, and the title and author of the book. You may write a brief review of books you read to share with other readers in a binder at the reference desk. This is optional, but popular with all our readers. New this year you will have a choice of two bingo games; Get a Clue Bingo or Scavenger Hunt Bingo. Complete a bingo in either one of these and receive an additional prize. One Bingo prize per person. Anyone 18 and over may participate. For more information contact Judy Rockwell at 262-342-1130 or pburling@burlington.lib.wi.us

Children's Summer Program

 

GAS MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT

By: Judy Gerulat, Engineering Technician

There are three project areas; they are:

• Dardis Drive Area: On Dardis Dr. from Rose Ann Dr. to Hillside Dr.; Rose Ann Dr. from Dardis Dr. to S. Elmwood Ave.; Lincoln St. from Dardis Dr. to S. Elmwood Ave.; and Hillside Dr. from just East of Donald Dr. to Dardis Dr.

• Garfield Street Area: On Garfield St. from Sunset Dr/Sheldon St. to McHenry St.; Northrop St. from Garfield St. to Beloit St.; Dutton St. from Garfield St. to just North of W. Market St.; and Beloit St. from Sheldon St. to Northrop St.

• N. Kendrick Avenue Area: On N. Kendrick Ave. from Walnut St. to Tower St.; Oak St. from N. Kendrick Ave. to Smith St.; Park Ave. from N. Kendrick Ave. to Smith St.; Westridge Ave. from N. Kendrick Ave.; and some additional main replacement may be done on a portion of Walnut St., from N. Kendrick Ave. to Maple Ave.

We Energies will be boring and excavating in the parkways, or grass areas, for much of the project. Where street crossings are needed, asphalt pavement will be restored, and the street should only be closed for about a day. In areas where curb, sidewalks or driveways are disturbed, they will be replaced. Property owners in the project area can also expect to have their gas service lines either reconnected or replaced. All areas disturbed will be restored in kind by the We Energies contractor. Every effort will be made to try to protect parkway trees from damage. We Energies will be contacting each property owner affected by this project, and will provide more detailed information at that time. They will also have a field representative on site, during construction, for any questions or concerns that arise.

 

2007 STREET AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

By: Judy Gerulat, Engineering Technician

              

T2007 street and sidewalk improvement program is well underway. Wanasek Corporation is the general contractor for the project. The following projects are part of this year's program, which are slated to be completed by September 1, 2007.

Lewis St. – The street resurfacing work on Lewis St. includes replacement of sanitary sewer mains (circa 1908), sanitary sewer lateral relay (only that part lying under the roadway), replacement of lead water services (from the main to the shut off box), storm sewer repairs, pulverizing existing pavement, regrading and placing new asphalt pavement. Curb and gutter will be replaced, where necessary, and handicap ramps will be added, where needed.

Work on Lewis St. for the month of July includes continuing the sanitary sewer main replacement, sanitary sewer lateral reconnects, lead water service replacements, water valve and hydrant repairs. Portions of Lewis Street will be closed (1 to 2 blocks at a time) as trenches are open and work is progressing.

Randolph St. – The street resurfacing work on Randolph St. includes watermain replacement, from (W. State St. to Duane St.), replacement of lead water services (from the main to the shut off box), sanitary sewer main relay (W. Chandler Blvd. to Duane St.), sanitary sewer lateral relay on the section of main to be replaced (only that part lying under the roadway), pulverizing existing pavement, regrading and placing new asphalt pavement. Curb and gutter will be replaced, where necessary, and handicap ramps will be added, where needed. Access will be limited to residents/property owners directly adjacent to the project, and may be modified from time to time, depending on locations of open trenches. Currently, the Randolph St. project is slated to begin in August.

Crest St. – The street resurfacing work on Crest St. includes pulverizing existing pavement, regrading and placing new asphalt pavement. Curb and gutter will be replaced, where necessary. Crest St. is planned to begin after the Randolph St. project.

E. Market St. – Concrete slab and joint repairs are planned at various locations on E. Market St., between S. Kane St. and S. Pine St. This also should begin in July. This work will be done under traffic, however, traffic lane switchovers will be necessary, as the project dictates.

Sidewalk Improvement Program – Existing sidewalks on Crest St., Lewis St. and Randolph St., where necessary, will be removed and replaced. The sidewalk work will be assessed to the property owners, as previously notified.

Lewis St. Retaining Wall – Repairs to the Lewis St. retaining wall, adjacent to the old water tower, are also planned to begin in July. The repairs consist of various concrete surface repairs, epoxy crack injection and application of a protective surface treatment.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL WORK IS WEATHER PENDING.

 

PROPERTY TAX REMINDER

By: Megan Johnson, Administrative Assistant

 

OPEN BOOK AND BOARD OF REVIEW

Open Book will be Tuesday, July 10, 2007 from 1-6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 224 E. Jefferson Street. Appoints may only be made with National Appraisal by phone at (800) 242-2130. Individuals are encouraged to meet with representatives from National Appraisal at Open Book prior to making any appointment for Board of Review. Many issues can be resolved at that time, and for most people it is preferable to the more formal hearing that takes place at Board of Review.

The Board of Review will meet on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 in the Council Chambers to hear objections for both real estate and personal property assessments. To schedule an appointment or for more information, please contact the City Clerk's office at 262-342-1161.

 

MAXWELL STREET DAYS!

Take part in the annual city-wide sidewalk sales and the craft fair in Wehmhoff Square
(adjacent the Burlington Public Library) Friday, July 27th and Saturday, July 28th.