Vermont ACLU to challenge secret meetings and SSN rule
Vermont ACLU directors vote to sue over private meetings by public bodies and the use of Social Security numbers by the Motor Vehicles Department. The suit targets Poultney School Board secrecy and the broader right to know law, with a Middlebury College professor seeking a temporary license.
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American Civil Liberties Union
Motor Vehicles Department
Vermont Aclu
Poultney
Rutland
Donald Hackel
Poultney Board
Manchester
Burr and Burton Seminary
BRS
ACLU
Middlebury College
Craig
Murray
Addison County
Middlebury
Renaiv
King case on evidence and jury speculation
Judge Hill denied abuse of discretion in King v von Hauod. Moss described prior treatment of the child as similar to events on Nov 25 and said the evidence was needed to prove the state's case. Welch signaled plans to appeal to the state Supreme Court.
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Town Seeks Tax-Note Bids for Be Village
Be town posts an ad seeking bids on a large tax-anticipation note approved by the Be selectmen on Tuesday. Town Counsel Norton Barber drafted the call, and the winning bank will take over the town account now held by Vermont Bank & Trust Co. The town plans to borrow a lump sum in fall and draw on it as needed to cover expenses until tax money comes in.
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Bennington
Norton Barber
Vermont Bank & Trust Co
Hsa
Maverick Mercury Causes Bennington Door Crash
A 1959 Mercury owned by Esther Dwyer of Bennington crashed into Putnam Hose firehouse after veering from the Grand Union lot. Allen Plante, driver of a 1965 car, was rear damaged. Dwyer’s car sustained moderate damage while the firehouse door also suffered harm. Police reported no injuries.
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Putnam Huse
Esther Dwyer
Benbington
Grand Union
North Steel
Putram Hose
Allen J. Plante
Bennington
Putnam Deed Likely To Be Decided At June Bennington Session
Town Counsel Norton Barber said a June session in Bennington County may hear the Putnam Deed case over water rates. The suit against Putnam Memorial Hospital, benefiting from water department revenue, challenges the 1912 rate and repair funds limits. Filed last November, a summary hearing date remains unset as the court weighs relief.
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Gil
Bennington
Bennington County
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Putnam Memorial Hospital
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Henry T. Putnam
Vermont Senator Declares Legislature Has Failed People
Senator Graham Newell of Caledonia County says the 1972 Vermont Legislature has failed the people, calling the past 24 hours a degeneration of the democratic process. He told the Senate during a brief session that hundreds of Vermonters will hear, see, and read how the General Assembly discredits representative government.
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UPI
Graham Newell
Caledonia County
Vermont
Newell
Daily Press
General Assembly
Senate
House
Bennington Club Hosts Dinner and Dance Night
Saturday at the Bennington Club features a roast sirloin dinner served by the Dick Torreys with a committee for members and invited guests. Dancing follows. Also tonight the Second Congregational Church choir rehearses at 7 Wis at Ray Peirce's home in North Bennington. St Peter's rummage sale Friday dS 1a3 p.m. in School Street parish hall. Bennington County VAST members meet 23000 at Shaftsbury Elementary to hear Carmen Duso discuss a new snowmobiling bill. Friday snacks at the Bennington Club offer English fish and chips by Jeff Dutton.
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Second Congregational Church
Ray Peirce
North Bennington
St. Peter's Church
School Street
Bennington County
VAST
Vermont Association of Snow Travelers
Shaftsbury
Carmen Duso
Jeff Dutton
Two Vermont fines highlight negligence in Burke case
A Vermont district court considered a criminal charge for Burke amid civil action, with Moss arguing the fine of 500 dollars was lenient given the evident negligence. He contrasted with harsher penalties in similar cases and noted Burke’s license suspension likely for a year. Meanwhile Boutin received a stiff sentence after driving while suspended, leaving the scene and attempting to strike another driver, in a separate incident. Civil dam- age of 51,000 dollars was also settled between Robert Jordan, Burke, and Dailey Construction Co.
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Moss
Vermont
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Mossaid
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Boutin
Manchester
Pill
Bennington District Court
John P. Morrissey
Dailey
Morrissey
Carmafian
Brattleboro District Court
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Robert 3. Jordan
Burke and the Dailey Construction Co
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Hancock Fair to have six racing days this year
Hancock Massachusetts announces parimutuel racing will return with at least six days, potential eight if a legislative bill passes. Berkshire County Fair Association plans dates between Sept 22 and Oct 1 if the measure fails.
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Massachusetts Racing Commission
Racing Commission
Hancock Fair Management
Berkshire County Fair Association Inc
Lawrence J. Lane
Robert ¢. Kirvin
Pittsfield
Great Barrington
Northampton
Catamount Dyers Purchase Clarified
The story clarified that Catamount Dyers has no option to acquire the entire mill. Catamount Dyers will operate only the central and north portions, while the south wing remains Paige Heald of Heald Plastics. Heald Plastics and several other small businesses occupy theSmut wing.
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BenMont Avenue
Catamount Dyers
Division Street
Paige €. Heald
Heald Plastics
Manchester Officials Proceed With Vermont Supreme Court Appeal
Manchester selectmen on Tuesday vowed to continue litigation over a blocked culvert on Route 7 in Hillvale. The town has spent about 800 in legal fees after winning an injunction against Cherbonneau, whose appeal to the Vermont Supreme Court is pending. No hearing date set. officials expect a lengthy, costly process but aim to limit further involvement.
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Oakley K. Porter
Selectmen
Henry Cherbonnest
Weet
Hillvale
Vermont Supreme Court
Cherbonneau
Supreme Court
Cherborineau
Porter
Surprise contest develops for service officer post
Bennington selectmen face a contest for town service officer, with incumbent Bun Winslow seeking reappointment and Auditor Timothy Corcoran nominated by Selectman Paul Sheridan. The role, paid 2.50 an hour, provides emergency aid when the welfare office is closed and may gain more authority under a new state law.
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State Department of Social Welfare
Bernard G. "Bun" Winslow
Timothy Corcoran
Tutwlay
Paul Sheridan
Joseph Higgins
Winslow
Welfare Department
James C. Jerome
Montpelier
Corcoran
Edward R. Lamb
Jerome
Burlington
Aunt Maggie Crichton 86 remembered for wit and hospitality
Obituary notices memorialize Mrs. Margaret Crichton known as Aunt Maggie who died at 86 in Pondville Hospital Walpole Mass after a three year illness. Born in Dundee Scotland she lived in Gardner Bennington and Bennington area where she ran a guest house and contributed to the Second Congregational Church. Her verses for weddings birthdays and illness charmed many. Survivors include daughter in law Elsie Crichtan granddaughter Judy Cormier and great granddaughter Lisa. Memorials to Pondville Hospital Social Services. Funeral arrangements in Gardner and Winchendon Mass.
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Pondville Hospital
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Burgess Road
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Vermont
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Bur Troad
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Elsie) Crichtan
Judy
Cormier
Lisa
Richard
Ashburnham
Fletcher
Pleasant St
Winchenden
Ruth Thompson
Gardner Baptist Church
Senand Congregational Church
Thomas 2. Steffen
Parks Lawn
Social Services Department
Cynthia Reed
Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home
Hospital Notes and Births Reported in Middlesex Area
Hospital admissions list includes Darlene Hell Rachael Kinney Dennis Young William Pineau Edward Ransom and Mary Lou Feathers with locations Bennington Berlin and Manchester Depot. Discharges note James Brown Tracey Holmberg and Keith Reshinak family details. Births include Jennifer Jeanne born April 4 at Middlesex Hospital Middletown Conn to Louis Aresco and Patricia Shanahan, couple later named William Shanahan and Patricia Shanahan of Hunt Street with a son Joseph.
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Rachael Kinney
Dennis Young
Willam Pineau
Edward Ransom
Bennington
Mary Lou Feathers
Berlin
James Brown
Jacksonville
Tracey Holmberg
Manchester
Keith Reshinak
306 North St
Middlesex Hospital
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Conn
Jennifer Jeanne
Louis Aresco
Portland
Mes
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Pateicia Shanahan
William Shanahan
Hunt Street
Joseph
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