Truck catches underpass. driver unharmed after crash
A northbound tractor trailer became stuck under the underpass at the foot of Harwood Hill on Route 7 yesterday at 1:20 PM. The fully loaded truck caused $2,500 damage before the driver, Thomas Quinn of New Jersey, escaped without injury. Police also logged a minor fender bender at River Head and Depot Street with two Bennington residents. Investigations include an alleged molestation case near Bennington College, with a motorcycle rider accused of obscene conduct. no charges yet as prosecutors review.
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Harwood Hill
Thomas Quinn
New Jersey
Bennington
River Head
Depot Street
Bennington College
Sanv
Neil S. Moss
Bennington District Court Plea Deals and Accidents
District Court in Bennington hears not guilty pleas from Gary R. Church for unauthorized use of a vehicle, careless driving, and leaving the scene after two August 1 accidents. Bail set at 300 103 and 0 with release on own recognizance. Police chased Church who crashed into trees and was found unconscious in the river seat. Also, John Lewis of Troy NY pleads not guilty to entering and tweaking in Bou singington District Court with bail set at 3500 and remand for failure to meet bail. Richard Morse pleads guilty to disorderly conduct after an alleged July 21 incident. Tavis accused of breaking into Wagon Wheel Woolens on May 11.
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Gary R. Church
Bennington
Shirley Flanigan
Robert C. Cummings, Jr
Church
Loyd Bevins
Bevins
Gary Briggs
County Street
Ben Mont Avenue
Leonard Street
Briggs
Jwhn Lewis
Troy
N.Y
Bousington District Court
Robert Cummings
Lewis
Rutland Correction
Tavis
Ito
Richard Morse
Morgan Street
Shirley Morse
Obituary of Frank Joseph longtime meat cutter
Frank Joseph, 65, of Bryant Street and longtime meat cutter at the TGA Market on Burst Main Street, died Tuesday night at Putnam Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was born in Nashua, New Hampshire, on June 7. He and his brothers started the WGY Store on East Main Street, which became the 1GA Market where he continued as meat cutter. Survived by his widow Arlene Howes, a daughter Mel, and several relatives. The Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial will be offered Friday at a.m. in St. Francis de Sales Church, burial in Park Lawn Cemetery. Calling hours Thursday 2–4 and 7–9 at Hanson-Waluridge Funeral Home. Wake Prayer Service Thursday p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Frank Joseph
Bryant Street
Main Street
Putnam Memorial Hospital
James Joseph
Nashua
N11
Lot
Bennington
WGY
East Main Street
Joseph
Arlene Howes
Mel. John
Tillie) Jenkins Jr
Hebron
N.Y
Edward Joseph
Yunsick Falls
Nirces
St. Francis de Sales
Park Lawn Cemetery
Hanson- Waluridge
Todan
American Cancer Society
Office of the Funeral Home
Bennington Briefs Highlights Winners and Events
Carol Mould of Bennington won the Special Olympics project this week. The Garage Bowling League will meet after the association meeting at Bennington Lanes, Thursday at 7 30 p m. An open house is hosted at the Veterans of Foreign Wars post rooms this weekend Friday Saturday and Sunday with the Saturday steak dinner canceled.
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Carol Mould
Bennington
Garage Bowling League
Bennington Lanes
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Rooms
Eagles Weekend Open House At Fraternal Order of Eagles
Fraternal Order of Eagles serie 1861 announces a weekend open house in the Eagles rooms Friday through Monday. Saturday features a chicken dinner 6 20 to 9 p m with a 2 donation then dancing 9 to 1 by Jesse Moon and his band. Sunday offers a scrambled eggs and ham breakfast 7 to noon with a 1 23 donation. Everyone is welcome.
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Order of Eagles Serie 1861
Eagles Rooms
Jesse Moon
Fagles
Selectmen discuss hiring full time zoning chief in Bennington
Town Manager Edward H Lain recommended replacing Ned Winslow with a full time zoning administrator at about 125 dollars weekly as Bennington planners push for expanded zoning oversight. The stepdown is planned for year end.
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Edward H. Lain
Sbennington $Electien
Ned Winslow
Lamb
Bennington
Selectmen Debate Zoning Chief Position And Tax Impacts
Campbell estimates the Grand List may double after a reappraisal and warns taxes may rise up to 50 percent on tripled assessments. Virginia N Perrotta questions enforcement and doubts a fulltime zoning chief solves the issue. Winslow’s $4,000 fee would flow to the general fund if a fulltime administrator is hired. The town will delay action until after Lamb’s return and his involvement in the selection process.
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Asters
Tax Department
Campbell
Selectman
Virginia N
Max Perrotta
Hennington
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Perrotta
Winslow
Belovtines
Lamb
Maine
Hitchey widow listed in guarded condition afterTurnpike crash
Mrs Walter H Hitchey of NORTH ADAMS Mass and former Monica Ayers of Bennington remains in ICU with multiple injuries after a tractor trailer forced the Hitchey station wagon off the New Jersey Turnpike in Hamilton Township. Her husband was killed in the crash. Mrs Hitchey and daughter Donna 12 were transported to hospitals in Hamilton and Trenton along with sons Scott 9 and David 21. Scott and David were treated and released. Driver Jerry Sellers of Chesterfield SC faces death by auto charges. grand jury proceedings in Trenton will decide on trial.
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North Adams
Mass
Walter H. Hitchey
Monica Ayers
Bennington
New Jersey Turnpike
David
Hamilton Hospital
Trenton
Scott
David Hitchey
New Jersey
Jerry Sellers
Chesterfield
S.C
Sellers
Bennington Battle Day kicks off weekend activities
Bennington prepares for its annual Battle Day, Saturday through Sunday, with Kiddies Day at Spinelli Field and a Friday night band concert. The two hour Sunday parade features 20 musical units including U S Air Force Band, plus 41 fire departments. Tickets for the Sunday drum corps event are $2 and $5 per family.
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Bennington
Spinelli Field
Firsfield
Mass
Eagles
Bard
Ving
Spinolli Field
John P. Proud
U.S. Air Force
Westover Feld
Massachusetts
Pittsfield Eagle
Cambridge
Keene
N.H
Frum and Bugle Corps
Olympians
Springfield
St. George Olympians
St. George Greek Orthodox Church
Coops
NEIPA
Barre
Vermont
Danbury
Conn
Burlington
Nave
Robert
Stafford
Fieid
Charles Sawyer
Mike Walker
Hospital Notes And Births From Bennington Area
Hospital notes list admissions and discharges across several towns including Cambridge and Bennington with names such as Master Ole Christensen Mrs Allene Mayer Mrs Mona Ferson and Master Shawn Corcoran. Birth announcements include Ralph Widerwake Hoosick Falls and Matthew Wayne LeBarron Tarrytown New York born Aug 7 8.
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Ole Christensen HI
Cambridge
S.Y
Allene Mayer
Mona Ferson
Bennington
Phyllis Wade
Dorset
Mary Colburn
Whitingham
Shawn Corcoran
North Bennington
Jeffrey Fortier
Gayton Rockwell
Linda Marsh
Thelma Aggsware
Rebecca Cook
Arlene Marsden
Patricia Woodward
Backland
Mass
Jane Walker
Eagle Bridge
Ralph Widerwake
Box 12
Hoosick Pulls
Stephen LeBarron
Pine
Tarrytown
N.Y
Matthew Wayne
Bennington seeks higher federal revenue sharing boost
Town Manager Edward R. Lamb urged Bennington Selectmen to push for a larger share of federal revenue sharing after noting the town would miss out if it remains at 142000 while Brattleboro would receive 124000. Lamb cited the population based formula set in Washington and said Sen Aiken and Rep Mallory are being contacted as the House has passed a bill and the Senate consideration looms. He warned urban areas may receive a greater per capita allot under the current setup.
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George D. Albert
R-L
Bennington
Edward R. Lamb
Lamb
Uncle Sam
Brattleboro
Sami
Washington
Vermont
Funeral Rites Held For Frances Durand And Others
Military funeral for Francia Durand of 159 West Main Street followed a long illness at Putnam Memorial Hospital. Rev Msgr Francis B Flanagan officiated at St Francis de Sales Church with a rosary recitation. Burial at Park Lawn Cemetery. Other services noted for Mrs Stasis Boutin of Plattsburgh and Verne E Whitney of Readsboro with attendees listed.
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Francia Durand
West Main St
Putnam Memorial Hospital
St. Francis de Sates
Francis B. Flanagan
Mahar & Son Finneral
Lawrence E. Warrington
Edward Maynard
Thomas Carmody
Jon Iulrose
Flanagan
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Community Resources Center
Ait Menvucial Park
Adela
Gerald Cornell
Winston Luther
Josie Candib
Leonard Candih
Rusty Dunham
Richard Seeman
Lelaral Ketchum
Ida Bull
Bull
Pong Khong Custom Tailors
Ewe
Mike Mahtame
NEW Englander Motor Inn
Northside Drive
Bennington Briefs
Elizabeth Dwyer
McGovern
Miami Beach
Shriver
Edward M. Kenedy
Hubert H. Hunphrey
Henry M. Jackson
Lawrence FB. O'Brien
Fagleton
Secessor
Frank Benedict
East Dorset
Senate
House
Sen
Aiken
Richard W. Mallory
Annie
Dailey Construction Co
Route 7
Shaftabury
William C. Dailey Jr
Dailey
Salem's
LU Ay Rel Om de
UVM
Atv
State
Ralura
Waterman
Francis Durand
Eugene Boutin
Stasis Boutin
Plattsburgh
W.Y
St. Francis de Sales Church
Msgr
Mahar & Son
Beavery
Paul Gauthier
Paul Herels
Leo Boutin
William Politowski
Hoosick Falls
Schenectady
Boutin
Champlain Valley Medical Center
Jong
Verne F. Whitney
Verne E. Whitney
Rolling Acres
Farm
North State Road
Cheshire
Eld
Robert Buckwalter
Vvastor
First Congregational Church
Readsboro
Arena
Mahar
Sun Funeral Home
Edward P Mahar
Main St
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