Doll House variance approved despite opposition in Manchester
The Manchester zoning board granted a 6 to 2 variance for the Enchanted Doll House on Route 7 to add two buildings for mail order warehousing. Opponents warned of broader expansion risks, while the Schramms pledged no further expansions and planted screening trees. an appeal by residents is possible.
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Manchester
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Route
IBA
August
Jean Schramm
Manchester Center
Schramms
Doll House
ZBA
Four Winds Motel
Richard C. Bartholomae
Superior Court
Dog control debate spills from pound to unlicensed dogs
In Manchester selectmen meeting last night the topic of the town poundkeeper evolved into a hearing on unlicensed dogs in the community. The discussion paused for the arrival of Dr. Robert E. Treat, appointed poundkeeper at the prior meeting, with ongoing concerns about licensing compliance and enforcement.
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Manchester
Robert E. Treat
Bennington County Humane
Clara May Hemenway
Miss Hemenway
General Fund
Enver G. Cook
Humane Society
The
Cook
Shaftsbury
County Legionnaires Gather for Arlington Meeting
Bennington County American Legionnaires met at Arlington Post on Sunday April 20 with veterans from Shaftsbury Arlington Sandgate Manchester and Rupert. Paul Pike county commander spoke on joining benefits and community post relations.
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Arlington
Bennington County
American
American Legion
Arlington American Legion
Clifton Hall
A. Franklin Wendy
Manchester Post 38
Robert Ziegenhine
Veterans Services
The
Veterans Administration
Gary M. DeGasta
Veterans Hospital
Arlington Post 69
Dorset Church Spring Rummage Sale Set for May 10
The Dorset Church Women’s Fellowship sponsors a spring rummage sale at the church vestry on Saturday May 10 from 10 am to 4 pm. Donations of clothing and items may be dropped at Austin Rumney’s house or at the vestry Friday morning May 9. Also noted are events on fishing licenses at East Dorset town clerk, with resident fees four dollars and non-resident eight dollars fifty cents for fourteen days.
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Dorset
Austin Rumney
Women’s Fellowship of the
Dorset Church
East Dorset
Manchester sewer project advances toward public meeting
Planning for a 2.3 million Manchester sewer system progresses with Jennison Engineering presenting progress to selectmen and village trustees. A July 10 environmental impact hearing and a May 30 update are planned. Funding relies on a 90 percent state and federal grant. remaining costs via local bond vote.
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Russ Garland
Manchester
William D. Emberley
Jennison Engineering Inc
Burlington
Town Zoning Board of Adjustment
Jennison
Ficials
Emberley
Selectmen
Washington
Shaftsbury Town Meeting on Tax Stabilization Contracts
Shaftsbury selectmen Anthony Altobell Alvan Lawrence and Sanford Buxbaum announce a public informational meeting on tax stabilization contracts set for April 29 at 7 30 p m in Cole Hall. Twenty six applicants have filed by the April 21 deadline and must prove farm income or land criteria.
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Shaftsbury
Anthony Altobell
Alvan Lawrence
Sanford Buxbaum
Cole Hall
Audrey Jones
Burr and Burton band seeks funds for electric piano
The Burr and Burton Seminary band and chorus launch a fundraising drive to raise 1000 dollars for an electric piano used by the music programs and electronic music class. A bicentennial birthday calendar featuring local families will be printed for Sept 1 1975 to Aug 31 1976. Students will visit homes starting April 28. call 362-3848 after 6:30 PM to order.
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Manchester
Burr and Burton Seminary
BBS
West Arlington 4 H Welcomes Three New Members
The April meeting of West Arlington Juniors 4 H accepted Dorothy Brace M Jacob Matteson and Robin Grover as new members. The sewing group reviewed dress construction and hemming while Dorothy Dusha taught cereal substitution in cookies crusts and other baking. The club promotes an eye clinic at St. Margaret Mary's Arlington May 8 9 with glaucoma diabetes screening 2 4 and 7 9 p.m. on day one and lazy eye screening 9 11 a.m. and 2 4 p.m. on day two.
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West Arlington
Dorothy Brace
M. Jacob Matteson
Robin Grover
Dorothy Dusha
St. Margaret Mary’s Parish Hall
Arlington
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County Legionnaires
Gray
Jolly Red Owl
Manchester Rescue Squad
Marbridge Motor Inn
Ed Sargent
Country Generals
Marbridge
Carolyn and
Eric Duckworth
Hamilton Hayes Maple Company
Henry Lambert
William Emberly
Village Planning Commission
Commission
Pamela Blakeman
Pownal
Board of Selectmen
Green Mountain Park Race Track
Pellay
Highway Department
MAUHS
Town Democratic Committee
Shaftsbury Snow Pilots
Sandgate
Bennington
Greenmont Center
Troy-Bennington Rd
Bennington, Vt
Bennington Area
Senior Citizen Center
Ben Mont Avenue
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
WEW
Wampshire
Vermont
Mahar & Son Funeral Home
Ledward P Mahar & Funeral Home Inc
Main St
Dhone
Bennington, Ve
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