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Trey Pecor Made Millions on Burlington Telecom. Now He's Giving Back
In the weeks since earning more than $5 million on the sale of Burlington Telecom, businessman Trey Pecor has given $1 million to city… -
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Weinberger Prioritizes Climate Change, Housing in State of the City
During his State of the City speech Monday, Mayor Miro Weinberger appeared to extend an olive branch to the Progressive Party by outlining a left-leaning agenda… -
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Burlington City Council Upholds City Hall Park Vote
At a special meeting Friday afternoon, the Burlington City Council stood by its previous decision to fund renovations for City Hall Park — and members… -
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People's Republic: Is Burlington Moving Leftward?
Last week's Burlington City Council elections produced an apparent political shift, as two young Progressives and a young Democrat were elected in place of… -
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Freeman Unseats Incumbent Knodell for Burlington City Council
In a Burlington City Council upset, upstart Progressive candidate Perri Freeman knocked off Central District incumbent Jane Knodell, according to unofficial results. The news… -
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Weinberger Uses PAC Dollars to Lobby for Burlington Ballot Items
Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger has dipped into his political action committee's funds to advocate for yes votes on Town Meeting Day ballot items. The group, Partnership for… -
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Shannon Raises Most Cash of All Burlington Council Candidates
Campaign finance reports filed earlier this week show that incumbent Joan Shannon (D-South District) leads the pack in fundraising among the candidates for Burlington City… -
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Knodell Will Run for Burlington City Council as an Independent
Jane Knodell is in the race. The longtime incumbent Burlington city councilor announced Friday that she will seek another term on the council, this… -
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What’s Left? Young Burlington Progs Forge Ahead Without Jane Knodell
Voters at the Progressive Party caucus had a clear choice, City Councilor Brian Pine (P-Ward 3) told the crowd during the January 6 event… -
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Longtime Councilor Knodell Loses Progressive Nomination
Longtime Burlington city councilor and progressive stalwart Jane Knodell was rejected by her party Sunday as voters endorsed challenger Perri Freeman to represent the… -
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Jared Carter to Run for Burlington City Council Seat
Lawyer Jared Carter will make a bid to represent the Old North End on the Burlington City Council. Carter will seek both the Progressive… -
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Developer Has Not Sought Foundation Permit for Massive Burlington Project
When developer Don Sinex pleaded to the Burlington City Council on August 27 that he needed to get started on foundation work for the… -
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To Restart Construction, Burlington Amends CityPlace Agreement
The backhoes and crane have been quiet at the site of the mostly demolished Burlington Town Center. Developer Don Sinex has lacked the construction… -
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Burlington City Council Waters Down Safe Injection Site Measure
Updated at 9:50 a.m. The Burlington City Council decided to move forward with a resolution promoting opiate treatment, but inserted key language saying that safe… -
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Some Councilors Cry Foul As Obeng Gets Residency Exemption
Updated on May 15 at 1:51 p.m. The Burlington City Council agreed to allow Superintendent of Schools Yaw Obeng to continue living outside of the… -
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Burlington Committee Asks Mayor to Fix Childcare Funding
Updated at 8 p.m. A Burlington city council committee has directed Mayor Miro Weinberger to rethink his approach to funding early education programs. The call… -
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Burlington City Council Votes to Re-Redesign City Hall Park
Trees destined for removal at Burlington City Hall Park may get a second chance. The Burlington City Council unanimously passed a resolution Monday that would reopen… -
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Knodell to Relinquish Burlington City Council Presidency
Burlington City Councilor Jane Knodell (P-Central District), who served three years at the helm of the city's legislative body, will not seek a fourth one-year… -
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Burlington Residents Will Vote on F-35 Question As Written
The Burlington City Council on Monday agreed to allow voters to weigh in on the future basing of the F-35 fighter jets — but not… -
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City Council to Delay Final Burlington Telecom Vote
The Burlington City Council will once again delay a decision on the Burlington Telecom sale by postponing a final vote on the buyer's bid. Councilors… -
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City Council to Decide Burlington Telecom Process — Again
The Burlington City Council created a subcommittee Monday night that will try — once and for all — to establish a process to select… -
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Tucows, KBTL Can't Agree on Burlington Telecom Ownership Plan
The two finalists seeking to buy Burlington Telecom were unable to reach a deal by their 5 p.m. Friday deadline, meaning two eliminated bidders will be re-admitted to the process. -
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Burlington City Councilors Trade Barbs Over Telecom Talks
A Burlington city councilor raised ethical concerns Wednesday over City Council President Jane Knodell's (P-Central District) direct communications with a former Burlington Telecom bidder. Councilor… -
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After Tie Vote, Burlington Telecom Bidders Will Attempt Compromise
The two finalists in the bidding for Burlington Telecom will go back to the table — this time as potential partners instead of as… -
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City Councilor Quits Job to Vote on Burlington Telecom Sale
Burlington City Councilor Karen Paul (D-Ward 6) announced on Thursday that she had quit her job so she could vote on the Burlington Telecom sale.…
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