Trustees seek OTB parlor for the Falls
Hoosick Falls trustees discuss opening an Off Track Betting parlor to raise revenue while addressing problems from moving Grand Union supermarket to the outskirts. They plan to study dog control powers, nuisance houses on First Street, underage drinking, street lighting, and budget items as the village prepares for a 1976 77 fiscal year.
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Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Village of
Grand Union
First Street
Oakley Frost
Bennington
Marilyn Douglas
Donald Bogardus
Raymond Calhoun
Menands
Philip Lanoue Jr
First St
Oakley Frost Jr
Lanoue
Rolf Sternberg
Department of Social Services
Bogardus
Concerned Citizens
Francis Murphy
John Jenuskevice
Stewart’s
Wyman’s
Brian Gilligan
Church and
River Streets
Grand Union Company
Town clerk warns of poll tax penalties on driving licenses
Manchester Town clerk Jean Bongartz warns residents poll taxes must be paid with penalty and interest soon to avoid license suspension. Contact 362-2429 for details.
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Manchester
Jean Bongartz
Arlington Bicentennial Plans Include Flag Stops and Train Visit
Arlington groups map 1776 celebrations with a flag stopping steam train, community concerts, and a Memorial Day lunch. The Arlington Area Bicentennial Committee targets July 4 bells at 2 pm, museum opening May 30, and a reoccurring meeting cadence. Partners include the Chamber of Commerce and American Legion. The committee weighs museum hours, admission, staffing and volunteer help, while aiming to staff a bandwagon program for the museum opening. Community groups will be asked to participate and publicize events.
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Arlington
Puerto Rico
American Samoa
Arlington Area
Farm and Home Museum
Arlington Community House
The
American Legion
Gertrude Bell
David Bort
Phil Elwell
Joe Godfrey
Harry Hayden
Ellery Lawrence
Fire rules for open fires on Green Mountain National Forest
In fire season Vermont law requires landowner permission for campfires and backpacking stoves on National Forest land. Permits for debris burning are issued by local wardens who can deny or cancel based on weather and fire danger. The Manchester Ranger District now partners with Manchester Fire Company to provide prompt suppression within the district and adjoining towns.
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Manchester
Richard Zembiec
Green Mountain National Forest
State of Vermont
Zembiec
Vermont
Manchester Fire Company
U.S. Forest Service
Manchester Fire Co
Winhall
Sunderland
Judge Denies Split Trial for Essex Junction Stabbing Suspect
Superior Court Judge Wynn Underwood denied a defense motion to split the trial of Charles Finnigan, 32, who is charged with stabbing his mother in law to death and wounding her daughter in Essex Junction last April. Finnigan pleads innocent and not guilty by reason of insanity to first degree murder and aggravated assault. the motion would have one jury decide guilt and innocence, with a later panel ruling on sanity. The ruling came during a pre-trial hearing in Addison County Superior Court alongside 24 other motions.
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Middlebury
UPI
Wynn Underwood
Charles Finnigan
Finnigan
Essex Junction
Addison County Superior Court
Missing Williamsville man Jack Maram baffling police
State police are puzzled by the disappearance of 31 year old Jack Maram of Williamsville after he failed to return home. Authorities found his wrecked pickup in the Rock River near a steep embankment and launched a search for him but found no trace. Officials say they are not sure if he drowned or what happened. A Burlington news conference by PACT protests proposed food stamp program changes.
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Newfane
UPI
Jack Maram
Williamsville
Rock River
Maram
Burlington
People Acting For Change Together
PACT
Esther Westphal named to fill late senator's term
Mrs Esther Westphal was appointed by Governor Salmon to complete the unexpired term of her husband Sen Fred Westphal of Lamoille who died earlier this month. The recommendation came from the Lamoille County Republican Committee.
Body of Westford Boy Recovered From Browns River
Fred Mathieu four year old of Westford was found in Browns River near his home after a fisherman spotted him on Wednesday. A bloodhound traced his path to the river as search efforts were hampered by high water and river ice since he was reported missing February 16.
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Westford
UPI
Fred Mathieu
Browns River
Vermont trustees to discuss chancellor search and bylaws
The executive committee of the Vermont State College Board of Trustees was set to meet today to discuss locating a new state college chancellor. They planned to review bylaws budget and committee assignments as Chancellor William Craig recently resigned and hinted at a gubernatorial run.
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Ripton
UPI
Vermont State College Board of Trustees
State College
William Craig
GE Nears Deal to Halt PCB Discharges in Hudson River
Albany reports GE is close to an agreement with New York Environmental Conservation Department to stop PCB discharges into the Hudson. GE would build a multi million dollar pollution abatement facility while seeking to avoid punishment for past PCB releases. Public hearings on the matter will resume next week. Officials offered no comment.
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Albany — General Electric Co
State
Environmental Conservation Department
Hudson River
Court upholds council access to police internal reports
The state Supreme Court ruled internal investigation reports of the city police force must be open to inspection by the city council. Justice Robert J. Sise upheld the council's March 8 resolution for access, while Norma Fatone said the reports would remain confidential.
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Troy
State Supreme Court
Robert J. Sise
Norma Fatone
Public Safety Committee
Sprague Electric balks at cutting Hoosic River pollution
North Adams officials say Sprague Electric will probably oppose EPA orders to reduce PCB discharges by 99 percent within 15 months while Widden Tannery plans to raise treatment to handle about 300000 gallons per day. pre-treatment facilities are planned to be in operation by autumn.
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North Adams
Sprague Electric Co
Hoosic
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Sprague
Widden Tannery
Wahconah Street resident charged as accessory to jail escape
Pittsfield police charged Mary Jane Farrar of 93 Wahconah Street with being an accessory to the Berkshire County House of Correction escape. The three escapees, captured in her basement, were arraigned on charges of escaping breaking and entering and possession of burglar's tools. Farrar pleaded innocent and was released without bail.
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Pittsfield
Wahconah Street
Berkshire County
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