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02/05 |
5:30 p.m. |
Community
Development Authority |
02/21 |
6:00 p.m. |
Park Board |
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02/05 |
6:30 p.m. |
City Council |
02/26 |
4:00 p.m. |
Library Board |
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02/06 |
6:30 p.m. |
Police & Fire
Commission |
02/26 |
5:30 p.m. |
Zoning Board of
Appeals |
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02/12 |
6:30 p.m. |
Plan
Commission |
02/28 |
6:00 p.m. |
Airport
Committee |
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02/20 |
6:30 p.m. |
City Council
(Wednesday) |
02/28 |
6:30 p.m. |
Historic
Preservation Commission |
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COMMUNITY
FOOD DRIVE FEBRUARY 1 |
By: Scot Eisenhauer,
Police Chief
 |
A
Mardi-Gras themed community food drive will be held
from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 1 at
Aurora Wellness Center, 300 McCanna Parkway, in
Burlington. The City of Burlington Police
Department, Aurora Health Care, and TRIAD West, a
Racine County non-profit organization comprised of
law enforcement, older adults, and agencies serving
older adults have teamed together to restock local
food pantries at St. Vincent de Paul and Love Inc.
Canned goods and other non-perishable items will be
accepted. |
"We're seeing a need within the community,'' said
Susanne Malestic, of the Aurora Burlington Clinic.
"It was recently reported that the community's food
pantries are running low and we wanted to do
something to help give them a boost.''
Participants can enjoy some Mardi Gras fun, punch,
coffee, hot chocolate, and king cake. The event will
also feature health screenings and face painting
with Snaps the Clown.
"This is a great example of various agencies and
organizations responding to a need in the community.
We're pleased to be able to partner with our members
to help address the situation at the local food
pantries,'' Burlington Police Chief Scot Eisenhauer
said.
For more information, please call Scot Eisenhauer at
262-342-1102.
By: Gayle Falk,
Library Director
and Carole Rybarczyk, Circulation Supervisor
Adult Programs at Burlington Public
Library
AARP Fraud Fighter Wayne Masnica
Monday, February 18 at 10 am
Learn how to protect yourself from financial fraud
and identity theft.
Thousands of scam artists are on the prowl
throughout Wisconsin, looking to prey upon anyone
with a trusting attitude and a healthy bank account.
Could you be their next target?
Dating After 40
Thursday, February 21 at 7pm
Mary Ann Carlson will provide singles over 40 with
some useful and fun ideas for dating after the usual
dating years. Come with your questions and your own
helpful ideas.
The Adult Book Discussion Group
The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid: A Memoir
Monday, February 25 at 7 p.m.
Bill Bryson was born in the middle of the American
century-1951-in the middle of the United States-Des
Moines, Iowa-in the middle of the largest generation
in American history-the baby boomers. Bill Bryson
re-creates the life of his family and his native
city in the 1950s in all its transcendent
normality-a life at once completely familiar to us
all and as far away and unreachable as another
galaxy. No registration is required, books available
at library.
Children's Story Times
Sign-up for Children's Storytimes is under way. Call
342-1130 to register. Lapsit group meets on
Wednesday at 9:15, Toddlers meet Wednesday at 10
a.m. and 3-4 year olds meet on Fridays at 10:00.
Storytimes start the week of Feb. 6 and run for six
weeks. There will be a special family Valentine's
Day Party on Feb. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Registration is
required.
By: Connie Wilson,
Utilities Manager
 |
Burlington
resident's Public Fire Protection fee will increase
from $6.60 to $13.50, beginning with their first
2008 water bill. Residents should expect to receive
this bill in March. This increase is the second of
three incremental increases that will be phased in
over a three year period, per a plan that was
approved by the Common Council in 2006. |
The Public Fire Protection Service fee funds the use
of hydrants for fire protection and water for
extinguishing fires, testing equipment and training
personnel within the City of Burlington. Previously,
this charge was located on the property tax bill,
however in 2007 it was moved to the quarterly
utility bills. For additional information, please
call the Wastewater Treatment Facility at
262-539-3646.
|
2008 STREET &
SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM |
By: Judy Gerulat, Engineering Technician
The City of Burlington is planning
its annual 2008 Street, Sidewalk and Utility
program. The City has instituted an annual program
for approximately 30 years. The project will be bid
in mid-March and will most likely begin in early
May. Each property owner and resident, adjacent to
the project, will receive a detailed informational
letter prior to the beginning of the project. The
City has allocated approximately $1.1 million in the
2008 Budget for the street, sidewalk and utility
work, along with all necessary engineering costs.
The areas slated for improvements are below:
|
Location |
From |
To |
Project Type |
|
Schemmer St.
St. Mary’s St. |
W. State St.
Schemmer St. |
St. Mary’s St.
McHenry St. |
Schemmer Street
will be reconstructed. The 3” and 4”
watermain on Schemmer St. and St. Mary’s
Street will be relaid. All lead water
services will be relaid, from the main to
the stop box. St. Mary’s Street will be
trench patched. |
|
Herman St. |
Lewis St. |
W. Chestnut St. |
The street will
be resurfaced and sidewalk reconstructed,
where necessary. 4” watermain will be
relaid. All lead water services will be
relaid, from the main to the stop box.
|
|
Edward St. |
E. Market St. |
Wainwright Ave. |
The street will
be resurfaced and sidewalk reconstructed,
where necessary. Sanitary sewer spot
repairs will be made. |
By Beverly Gill, City Clerk
 |
The Presidential
Preference Primary Election will be held
in Wisconsin on Tuesday, February 19.
The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8
p.m. If you live in the First or Second
District which includes Wards 1-8, you
will vote at Cross Lutheran Church, 126
Chapel Terrace. If your residence is
included in either the Third or Fourth
District, Wards 9-16, you will vote at
the United Methodist Church, 857 West
State Street. This is a new location as
the Burlington Veteran's Memorial
Building is no longer a polling location
for the Third and Fourth Districts. |
Wisconsin is different from some
other states because voters don't have to state a
political party preference when they register to
vote. In addition, Wisconsin voters participate in
an "open primary" during partisan elections, when
candidates are identified by party.
Absentee ballots will available
after the January 28 at City Hall, 300 N. Pine
Street during the between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday. Before you can vote absentee, you
must be a registered voter and complete an
application for an absentee ballot. We have many
voters who vote absentee on a permanent basis due to
ill health or age and they are automatically sent a
ballot for every election. If you or someone you
know would be interested in being included on this
list, please contact city hall at 342-1161.
By:
The Western Racine County Health Department
A Prescription for
clean water and safe kids
Bring your expired/unwanted medicine to a special
Racine County Medication Drop Off from 9 a.m. to 1
p.m. on Saturday, April 19.
 |
Help protect area waterways, prevent
accidental poisoning and reduce
substance abuse. NEVER FLUSH or pour
unused medicine down the drain.
Wastewater treatment plants are not
designed to remove all medications from
the wastewater. Keep all medication in
the original bottles. Cross out your
name but leave the name of the
medication visible on the bottle and put
all medications in a sealed plastic bag. |
Locations for Drop-Off:
Western Racine County Health Department
156 East State Street
(across from Post Office)
or
6200 21st Street, West
of Hwy. 31
Racine - North of Sam's Club
BRING:
Expired/Unwanted Prescription or
Over-the-Counter Medication
DO NOT BRING:
Biohazardous Material or Household Hazardous Waste
For more information contact the Western Racine
County Health Department (262) 763-4930.
