Shaftsbury selectmen adopt tax stabilization plan
Shaftsbury town officials approved a tax stabilization contract after two hours of debate. The agreement sets a 25 percent assessed value for tillable and pasture land, with an amendment linking eligibility to 15 acres and two thirds of income from farming. Critics worry it favors wealthier landowners and may affect poorer farmers.
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Sheilah Miller
Shaftsbury
Anthony Altobell
Alvan Lawrence
Sanford Buxbaum
William Sennett
Buxbaum
Lawrence
Altobell
Carl Fuller
John Williamson
Fuller
Brent Peacock
State Tax Department
Peacock
Bouplon
Four Corners
Wallace Scott
Vermont
Prudential Committee Meets Tonight at Fire House
The Prudential Committee convenes at 7 30 p m in the fire house. Members will discuss pending affairs and set next steps for community matters. The meeting emphasizes local governance and public involvement.
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Prudential Committee
New Books at McCullough Library
A long list of new adult and juvenile titles added to McCullough Library shelves. The acquisitions include works on crafts magic and leatherwork, historical series on revolutions and wars, science fiction and fantasy novels, biographies, and children's camping guides.
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McCullough Library
Hoosick Bicentennial co sponsors Bennington Battle Day
The Ren sselaer County Bicentennial Commission voted to co sponsor the Hoosick Falls battle day for the Bennington commemoration at Walloomsac. County and local committees will split planning and expenses, with NYS Bicentennial funding the Brigade of the American Revolution. Christina Stevens took artifacts for a limited Albany exhibit, including cannon balls and Grandma Moses mementos. Virginia Lavin accompanies Stevens. Karl Harrington is recovering from heart surgery in Massachusetts and would like visitors.
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Town of
Brigade of the American Revolution
New York State Bicentennial Commission
Christina Stevens
Hoosick
The
Ren
Sselaer County
Albany
Bennington
Walloomsac
Locke
Walter A. Wood
Hoosick Falls
Grandma Moses
Virginia Lavin
Historical Society
Miss Stevens
Karl B. Harrington
North Bennington
Veterans Hospital
West Roxbury
Mass
Manchester Program audit shows $18000 donor funds used
Manchester Program Director David D. Wilson released an audited account detailing $18000 donated by individuals and businesses to cover 1974 75 costs. Remaining funds may fund a field trip in May as sponsors Burr and Burton Seminary consider continuation options amid moves to keep the program alive.
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Manchester
David D. Wilson
Wilson
Burr and Burton Seminary
Bennington-Rutland Supervisory Union
Edward F. Houlihan
BBS
Houghton D. Pearl
Houlihan
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Arlington School Board votes against staff reduction
Arlington officials voted to keep Fisher Elementary School’s staff at 13, rejecting a plan to drop to 12. About 186 residents signed a petition opposing the cut, and a March 12 meeting at the high school library discussed potential effects on class sizes and enrollment-driven savings.
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Arlington
Fisher Elementary School
Arnold Wilcox
Fisher
Ira Manross
Manchester Garden Club Meets at Zion Parish House
The Manchester Garden Club holds its first meeting of the year on Thursday April 17 at Zion Episcopal Church parish house in Manchester Center. Members meet at 1 45 p m with a 2 30 p m program by Mrs Ethel Twichell on flower arranging using available materials. Public invited one dollar admission.
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Manchester
Manchester Garden Club
Zion Episcopal Church
Manchester Center
Ethel Twichell
Twichell
Albany
Albany Garden Club
Northeast
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