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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1976

Page

7

Subdivision and building code discuss in Hoosick Falls

Hoosick Falls officials and the Planning Board held a lengthy session with the Concerned Citizens Committee on amending the Town Subdivision Regulations and Building Code Review System. A public hearing is tentatively set for May 12 to consider limiting enforcement to flood plain areas, with debate over state and federal requirements and whether town-wide application is needed.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Town of Planning Board Harold Robson Hoosick Gerald Harley Citizens Committee Raymond Calhoun Robson Harley Frank Dwyer William Dailey State Environmental Conservation Office George Schaefer John Johnson Rensselaer County Bureau of Planning Howard Taub Calhoun George Dougherty Dougherty Johnson Citizen’s Committee

Carter Wins Large Share of Shaftsbury Delegates in Democratic Caucus

In Shaftsbury at Cole Hall last night, Democrats elected Carter delegates led by Roberta Haynes Ezekiel Cross Jr Kelton Miller Donald Brown and Mary Lou Cross with five votes. Udall and uncommitted drew two each. Carter alternates are Sanford Buxbaum and Frank Oktavec. Republicans chose four uncommitted delegates and four alternates. caucus turnout reached 18. Major conventions are set for May 22 with Democrats at St Michael's College Winooski and Republicans at City Hall Montpelier.

Shaftsbury Cole Hall Jimmy Carter Morris Udall Carter Roberta Haynes Ezekiel Cross Jr Kelton Miller Donald Brown Mary Lou Cross Sanford Buxbaum Frank Oktavec Ben Shapiro John Shapiro Robert Sugarman Peter Cross Barbara Buxbaum

Pownal Caucus Chooses Chair at Democratic Meeting

Democratic caucus in Pownal selects David Adler as caucus chairperson last night amid ongoing local party organization. Republican caucus results not provided, leaving the outcome for later reports.

Pownal David Adler

Pownal civic notices and event schedule roundup

Pownal weekend events include the Solomon Wright Library hours Saturday 10 to noon and Girl Scout Troop 489 meeting 1 to 2 p m at the Community Center with Dolores Kimball. A Bicentennial Committee session is set for Monday 7 30 p m at the town office and a spaghetti supper for the Pownal Preschool on May 6 from 5 30 to 8 p m at the United Methodist Church hall with advance tickets 823 7839 and door sales. Ticket prices: 2 50 adults 1 75 seniors and 1 for children. Loraine Strohmaier elected secretary. Delegates to the state convention include Paul Snow Betty Boudreau David Adler Loraine Strohmaier Laura Adler George O'Donnell and Joan Snyder with alternates Arthur George Roger Boudreau Milton Hattat Norman Strobridge. Most delegates travel uncommitted except Paul Snow who will attend as Henry Jackson’s committed delegate. The state convention is May 22 at St Michael's College in Winooski. Republican caucus delegates chosen are A Daniel Mason Sr Christian Cannell and Fran Lampman for the May 22 Montpelier convention. alternates are Harold Hicks Fran Lounsbury and Marcel Langlois. Mason will recruit young Republicans under 30 for the May 8 Young Republican dinner at the Elks Club in Montpelier featuring John Rhodes.

Pownal Dolores Kimball Pownal United Methodist Church Hall Loraine Strohmaier Paul Snow Betty Boudreau David Adler Laura Adler George O’donnell Joan Snyder Arthur George Roger Boudreau Milton Hattat Norman Strobridge Henry Jackson St. Michael’s College Winooski A. Daniel Mason Sr Christian Cannell Fran Lampman Montpelier Harold Hicks Fran Lounsbury Marcel Langlois Daniel Mason Elks Club John Rhodes

Pownal Special Balloting: Registration Deadline May 18

Deadline for special balloting in Pownal is noon Saturday to submit voter registration for the May 18 election. Two articles ask voters to fund a service coordinator for Bennington Opportunity Council at 2000 dollars and to allocate 4000 dollars in revenue sharing for the Pownal Recreational Community Center. Connie Harrington would continue service to seniors and low income residents if approved.

Pownal Bennington Burlington UPI Superior Court Stephen Martin Vermont Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council Green Mountain Power Corp Martin Public Service Board

Arlington Little League tries and volunteers sought in Arlington

Arlington Little League will hold tryouts on April 27 28 and 29 at 6 p m at the Little League field for children ages nine to 12 from Arlington Sandgate and Sunderland. New players must be nine before August 1 and not yet 13. Existing players should inform their manager whether they will play. Parents are asked to help with the concession stand and duties. For questions call Ed Kraeutler at 375-6165.

Arlington Little League Sandgate Sunderland Ed Kraeutler

Easter Weekend Socials Across Keansburg to Troy

Walloomsac residents and families from Keansburg East Hampton Hoosick Falls Bennington Troy and Schenectady gathered for Easter visits and celebrations. Notable events include 89th birthday of Charles Telford Sr in hospital and First Communion party for Barbara Salluzzo with Edward Cottrell. several Hoag family members and friends hosted and visited relatives in multiple towns.

Edward Cottrell Barbara Salluzzo O— Charles Telford Sr Gordon Hoag Troy Edward Barringter Roy Barringers Jim Hoag Bruce Andrews Maureen Bruce James North Adams Mass Edward LaFortune Jr Julie Ann Melrose Richard Lasser Laura Richard Kenneth Bucks Schenectady Sadiek

Holman Manufacturing honors 25-year veterans in Hoosick Falls

Holman Manufacturing on lower John Street honored Anne Grennan and William Gorman for 25 years of service with engraved tokens. Other long-serving workers include Margaret Lewsey 25 years since September 1974 and Dominick Beninati plus Alfred Ferrannini for 25 years in January 1976. The firm, maker of plastic parts for GE Bendix and Waterbury Arsenal, began 28 years ago in a Home garage and moved to John Street in 1950. Sanford Cluett Jr., president, presented the awards and joined in 1953 as an engineer, continuing a family legacy linked to inventor Sanford Cluett.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Holman Dominick Beninati Alfred Ferrannini Holman Manufacturing Company General Electric Bendix Corp Watervliet Arsenal Arthur Tinnerholm North Hoosick Road John Street Cluett Sanford Cluett Troy

Vermont board rejects Tinmouth exotic game preserve plan

The Fish and Game Board unanimously denied Joseph Palumbo Inc plans for a 500 acre hunting preserve in Tinmouth Vermont. Concerns included potential disruption to white tail deer movements and possible disease spread beyond the fenced area.

Montpelier UPI Vermont Tinmouth State Fish and Game Board Joseph Palumbo Inc Warwick R.I Wild Hill Ely Fish and Game Edward Kehoe Kehoe

Albany audit cites $3.8 million loss over stock transfers

A New York state audit says inadequate supervision caused up to 3.8 million dollars in losses since 1960. Banks, including Bankers Trust of New York, face criticism for funds deposited and paid out improperly. Environmental hearings put cleanup costs for Hudson River PCBs at 30.6 million dollars, with GE pressed to cover the bill and work to complete in about a year.

Albany Bankers’ Trust of New York City Environmental Conservation Department Hudson River Richard Thomas Hudson EnCon General Electric

North Adams man arrested after steak knife assault attempt in Pittsfield

An 18 year old Michael Cheesbro was arrested early Saturday in Pittsfield after trying to strike police Sgt Cosmo Spezzaferro with a steak knife. He faces assault with a dangerous weapon and other charges, held on 500 dollars bail. He fled an auto that lurched into a patrol car. unauthorized use of the vehicle is also charged. Spezzaferro was uninjured though his pant leg was ripped.

Pittsfield North Adams Michael Cheesbro Cosmo Spezzaferro Cheesbro Spezzaferro

Fire damages altar at Holy Family Church Pittsfield

Pittsfield fire units responded to a 10:42 a.m. alarm at Holy Family Roman Catholic Church and quickly extinguished a blaze that left the altar partially charred. Altar cloths and surrounding carpet were destroyed as investigators determine the cause.

Pittsfield Holy Family Roman Catholic Church

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