Burlington cherry blossoms articles
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New Marker Provides a Window Into the History of Burlington's Battery Park
Many Burlingtonians know that Battery Park served as a military base during the War of 1812 and Americans there repelled a British naval attack with cannon fire. Far fewer know that they can thank a long-shuttered glass company for turning the space into a park. Queen City historian Diana Carlisle documented the connection in a history journal nearly 25 years ago. Now she's behind an effort to install a commemorative marker in Battery Park to share its unique history with a wider...
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City to Sell Church Street Office Building to Burlington Telecom
The City of Burlington will sell an aging Church Street office building to its anchor tenant, Burlington Telecom, for $1.57 million. The Burlington City Council approved the deal unanimously Monday night, albeit somewhat begrudgingly. Councilors lamented the sale of the building but recognized that its long list of repairs is cost prohibitive with the city facing a $13.1 million budget shortfall heading into next fiscal year. Councilor Marek Broderick (P-Ward 8) said he hopes the sale is...
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Orchard finds unique solution to protecting cherries from rain: a helicopter
A cherry orchard is working to protect its crop from the threat of rain. And the solution comes from the skies.