Stream dumping prompts emergency in Hoosick Falls
Hoosick Falls mayor Richard A. Severson declares a state of emergency after two area streams feed 200000 to 500000 gallons daily into the sewer system. The highway superintendent is ordered to sever direct connections and divert streams to one channel while repairs and tests proceed.
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Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Richard A. Severson
Severson
Superintendent of Highways
New York
Dolan Avenue
First Ward
Joseph Adams
Hoosic River
Hoosie River
North Adams Skating Schedule April 5 to 10
North Adams Massachusetts outlines a full week of rink activities at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Rink from April 5 through 10. The plan includes public skating, youth hockey, patch and freestyle sessions, dance sessions, and specific group activities and times across Monday to Saturday. An adjacent note reports Augusta Maine UPI: liquor health warning bill rejected by House 89 to 36.
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North Adams
Mass
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Adams Memorial Jr. High School
Dalton
Carter House
Berkshire
Augusta
Maine
UPI
Improper warning delays Burlington airport bonds
Burlington Airport Commission faces delay in $1.2 million in approved bonds for terminal improvements after an improperly warned article on the March ballot. Chairman L. John Cain said the item should have been warned thrice before the March 2 election, but only one week’s notice was given. Re submission to voters may be required, delaying summer construction.
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Burlington
API
Burlington Airport Commission
Burlington International Airport
L. John Cain
Commission
Cain
Grantsmanship course offers Vermont funding guidance
Vermont localities can attend a seven week grantsmanship course in Burlington Manchester Windsor Lyndonville and Montpelier to learn about federal and state grant programs. HUD EPA and other agencies will describe how to obtain funds for community projects including open space land acquisition solid waste planning and wastewater treatment.
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Montpelier
Vermont
Division of
HUD
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
OEO
FHA
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Water Resources
Governor’s Crime Commission
Highway Department
Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
State Planning and
Lyndonville
Earl J. Anderson
Bureau of Solid Waste Management
William Albert
Reginald A. LaRosa
Farmers Home Administration
David Howe
Sad footnote to rescue of fawn in Sandgate
In Sandgate a 10 month old buck chased by dogs into an icy pond Sunday died today after motorists rescued it. Game Warden Charles Farrell said the deer was under nourished with slim chance of survival. He noted dogs do not always end a chase. the exertion and cold air can kill. He urged dog owners to keep pets tied up as deer are weak in early spring.
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Sandgate
Charles Farrell
Farrell
Boden
Water supply study advances for North Pownal district
Webster & Martin engineers report sufficient water for 70 families in Pownal Fire District No. 1 after test drilling on Warren Mason property Route 346. Samples sent to Vermont Health for analysis with a 30 day report expected. If favorable, cost figures will follow. if not, test wells on Pownal Tanning Co. property may be pursued. A general meeting of fire district members will be called after findings.
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North Pownal
Webster & Martin Inc
Pownal
Warren Mason
Route
Vermont Department of Health
Russell Davis
Prudential Committee
Pownal Tanning Co
French Hill
Fire District
South Pacific praised by AMHS reviewers
Arlington notes a highly praised performance of South Pacific by the Music Theatre of Arlington High. Enzio Pinza and Mary Martin are referenced, with standout turns by Bloody Mary Luther Willis Captain George Brackett Emile De Becque and Nellie Forbush. Ensemble vigor, stagecraft and technical aspects earn commendation while musically the production shows room for polish. audience ovation marks the show as a rousing success.
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Arlington
Music Theatre
Arlington High
Rogers & Hammerstein
South Pacific
Enzio Pinza
Mary Martin
Arlingtonians
Bloody Mary
Luther Willis
George Brackett
Emile de Becque
Nellie Forbush
Shields named East Dorset postmaster
James B. Shields is named postmaster of East Dorset effective April 3, 1971. He has served as acting postmaster since November 1, 1968, was born February 16, 1940 in Waterville Maine, lived in East Dorset since 1950, attended the University of Vermont, and served in Korea 1963 to 1966.
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East Dorset
James B. Shields
William F. Bolger
U.S. Postal Service
Shields
Waterville
Maine
University of Vermont
Korea
Regional Management Selection Board
Winton M. Blount
Agway Hoosick hosts open house attracts locals
Agway Store in Hoosick New York held an open house on Tuesday drawing about 90 local customers. Prizewinners included Mrs Arlington Dunham for rosebush and dahlia bulbs Cortland Cottrell for dog food and dahlia bulbs Mrs Paul Baker for dog food and dahlia bulbs Mrs Lydia Hewitt for dog food and rose bush Mrs Arlene Wysocki for large dog food Bruce Rawlins and Robert Smith for large dog food and Mrs Wallace Haswell for rose bush and dog food.
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Hoosick
N.Y
Agway
Arlington Dunham
Cortland Cottrell
Paul Baker
Lydia Hewitt
Arlene Wysocki
Bruce Rawlins
Robert Smith
Wallace Haswell
Peru Plans Hearing on Permanent Zoning Changes
Peru selectman Herbert P. Catlin announced a public hearing on permanent zoning with an April 29 8 p.m. tentative date. The aim is to have zoning laws in effect before October as the current temporary plan ends. William A. Johnson chair of the planning board will present suggestions after the hearing, with a second public session to follow. Catlin also cited the 1971 Real Estate Valuation report by the Vermont Department of Taxes to adjust land values from $30 per acre to several hundred dollars per acre.
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Peru
Selectman
Herbert P. Catlin
Catlin
William A. Johnson
Board of Selectmen
Vermont Department of Taxes
West Arlington-Sandgate Kay Weeks Drive for Paper Recycling
Area residents will donate newspapers to Arlington Memorial High School junior class to aid a drive in mid April. Call 375-2520 or 375-2276 to arrange pick up or drop papers off at the high school. A note on the calendar reminds weeks two and three of April for the drive. Some locals attended the Ice Capades in Troy last week. the final show was Sunday.
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Arlington Memorial High School
West Arlington
Troy
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Manchester Lions Club
First Baptist Church
Manchester
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Main ST
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New England
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Environmental Conservation Agency
Francis McFaun
Office of Economic Opportunity
Karlene V. Russell
State Education Department
State Division of Community Affairs
Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Samuel Johnson
Division of Community Affairs
Windsor
Lyndon
Fawn
The
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William Church
Houghton
Boca Roton
Fla
Niagara
Bill
Williamstown
Nanette LaPorte
William LaPorte
River St
Albany Medical Center
Mt. Anthony Union High School
United States
BOY Scouts
Edward Reynolds
John Bottess
Eric Weber
Weber
Joseph Young
Sacred Heart
AMHS
Nellie
Emile
Rock R. Rogers
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Kay Weeks
Mays Ts
Phillip Sprague
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