About
Thaddeus (Tad) Stephanak is BCAT’s Social Media Director and Production Coordinator. Tad is a regular contributor to BNEWS and produces our BNEWS Specials, Burlington Life and several of our special features including Chamber Spotlight, Eye on Nature and Local Economic Development. A graduate of Emerson College Tad spent many years in Los Angeles employed in the entertainment industry before returning back east and has been with BCAT since 2007.
Latest Stories
Local Economic Development: Town Center Pocket Park
The Town of Burlington, in a public/private partnership, has created a ‘Pocket Park’ in the Town Center for events, relaxing, meeting friends, and patronizing local businesses.
‘Rybee House’ Joins Burlington Sculpture Park
Sculptor and design educator Stephan Klema who has shown his work in regional and national juried exhibitions installs the newest addition to the Burlington Sculpture Park.
The Future of the Burlington Sculpture Park
As reported by BNEWS May Town Meeting approved $20,000 for the Burlington Sculpture Park Committee to lease new sculptures for the next two years, purchase and relocate one of the remaining […]
One Day Liquor Licenses Going Outdoors
Two local businesses will be taking their offerings outside this summer. Representatives for Wegmans and the newly opened Common Craft were both approved for one day liquor licenses for outdoor [...]
Cambridge Street Animal Hospital Holds Open House
Cambridge Street Animal Hospital can be a part of your pet’s long, happy and healthy life, with their offerings of comprehensive examinations that evaluate the overall health for your furry [...]
Local Economic Development: Experiential Zoning & BioTech Expansion
Burlington’s new zoning for practical entertainment and experiences as well as expanding BioTech is the latest in Local Economic Development.
Burlington Pride Celebration 2022
On Sunday, June 26th Burlington will be holding its second annual LGBTQ+ Burlington Pride Celebration on the Town Common 11am to 2pm. Leo Abramov and Kerry Moe who spearheaded the […]
Common Craft at the Burlington Mall
Common Craft is a new multi-experience beverage concept under one roof with a carefully curated and rotating selection of hospitality experiences and the latest addition to the Burlington Mall’s [...]
The Angel of Terrace Hall Avenue
There was a heartfelt proclamation and a celebration for HELPIS, the Burlington based social network for kind and charitable deeds that connects people in need with people who want to […]
BPD Looking to Restart Police Motorcycle Program
Burlington Police Chief Browne was before the Select Board seeking their support for bringing a motorcycle back to the police department. Chief Browne was mainly looking for the Select Board’s [...]
New Planning Board Member Appointed with Controversy to the Appointment Process
The newest member of the Planning Board is Toni Ann Natola. The Planning Board and Select Board jointly voted in favor of appointing Natola to fill the seat vacated by […]
Town Meeting Approves Historical Shed
Town Meeting voted to transfer $33,000 from free cash for the construction of a storage shed behind the West School for historical artifacts. The article was presented by Peter Coppola […]
FREE Community Dinners
The Presbyterian Church in Burlington is invites one and all to a new community building event of monthly free community dinners.
V/O Med Spa Opens its Doors
Burlington Area Chamber of Chamber of Commerce conducted opening ceremonies for V/O Med Spa offering medical grade skin care for every body.
Town Meeting Approves $20,000 for Sculpture ParkÂ
At the May 16th Town Meeting an article was presented by Sculpture Park Committee member Barbara L’Heureux requesting $20,000 in funding for the Burlington Sculpture Park. L’Heureux [...]
Community Preservation Act Goes On The November Ballot
An article was before the May 16th Town Meeting for the Town of Burlington to adopt the Community Preservation Act (CPA). William Boivin, Vice-Chair of the Conservation Commission, presented that [...]
Affordable Housing Coordination Position Approved
Town Meeting voted to raise and appropriate $40,000.00 to fund the services of an Affordable Housing Coordination position. The money is set to come from local receipts raised by house […]