Connecticut weighs school funding after court rejects property tax
Governor Grasso centers on funding public education within existing tax limits after a 4-1 state Supreme Court ruling found the current reliance on property taxes unconstitutional. Leaders back modest equalization increases while a $220,000 federal study funds reforms. action likely after January 1979 start.
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New Hampshire Senate blocks maiden name wage bill
In Concord the New Hampshire Senate rejected a House-passed bill allowing married individuals to use their own name, their spouse’s name, or a hyphenated combination. The 15 to 7 vote said common law already permits name use and that harassment by town clerks persists. Senator Mary Louise Hancock cited harassment as a driver for reform.
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Concord
N.H
Senate
Mary Louise Hancock
David H. Bradley
Hanover
Rensselaer County Creates Valor Distinguished Citizen Award
Troy New York Rensselaer County Executive William J Murphy announced the creation of the Rensselaer County Distinguished Citizens Award for Valor The first five recipients include William McClaughlin and Larry Marinucci two phone company employees and Robert Bouchey of the Green Island Fire Department
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Troy
N.Y
Rensselaer County
William J. Murphy
Connecticut Senate approves liquor confiscation buyback plan
The Connecticut Senate unanimously approved a bill to let the public bid on confiscated liquor, currently limited to wholesalers and retailers. The measure aims to curb high prices driven by state restrictions and would allow residents who lost liquor to purchase it at state auctions. The proposal moves to the House for consideration.
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State Tax Department
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Guilty pleas reduce theft painting charges to misdemeanors
In Hoosick Falls two men connected to an $1,800 painting theft pleaded guilty in village court. Judge William Fitzpatrick accepted pleas, releasing them on time served. The painting was recovered unharmed, linked to April 1 theft at Kevin Thibodeau’s 114 Main St. home.
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Hoosick Falls
N.Y
William Fitzpatrick
David A. Wilson
North Petersburg
Petersburg
Rensselaer County
Kevin Thibodeau
Main St
Thibodeau
Wilson
Fitzpatrick
EPA waives environmental impact statement for Arlington sewage plant
The EPA will not require an environmental impact statement for Arlington design of gravity sewers and a secondary wastewater treatment plant. The agency cites environmental benefits and no significant adverse effects, with public comments invited through May 5. Public records and appraisal summaries are available in Boston Vermont offices and Arlington Town Offices.
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US Environmental Protection Agency
Arlington
EPA
Battenkill River
John A. S. McGlennon
McGlennon
State Fish and Game Department
Manchester
Dog River
Northfield
Walloomsac River
Bennington
Vermont Division of Environmental Engineering
Isabelle Pope Named Community Citizen 1977 in Arlington
Isabelle Pope 76 of Arlington was honored as Community Citizen 1977 at Battenkill Grange in West Arlington. Neighbors and colleagues praised her service with RSVP, Arlington Youth Center, St James groups, and Bennington Convalescent Center. She teaches rug hooking and funds and bakes for young and elderly alike, earning praise for her charitable works.
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Isabelle Pope
Battenkill Grange
West Arlington
Mary McClellan Hospital
Cambridge
N.Y
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Carol Clinton
Larry Sherwin
St. James
Stephen Satterthwaite
Bennington Convalescent Center
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