Bennington commission reconsiders Flood Brook dam near Peru
After a year, the Bennington District Environmental Commission reopens a Peru project to dam Flood Brook for a 14 to 16 acre pond. Developer Laurence Sealera plans 63 homesites on 124 acres off Route 11, with a dam 306 feet long and 25 feet high. State and local officials discuss septic systems, pollution safeguards, and HOA control. A public hearing will follow the district’s decision, with a permit expected by August 30.
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Charles Bonenti Arling'gon
Bennington
Environmental Commission
Peru
Dan Flood Brook
Laurence Sealers
Route 11
Sealers
Richard B. Leake III
Hapgood Pond
Ferdinand Bongartz
Manchester
John Simson
Bennington County Regional Commission
Simson
Sealera
Water Resources
District Commission
Rupert carnival draws large crowds at annual event
Rupert firemen’s carnival and Old Home Day drew big crowds with Rep. Richard Mallary in attendance. Highlights included a kiddies night with Presto the clown, a variety of amateur acts, and the popular tug of war on the ballfield. Fred Nichols won the post high school senior cross country. Miss Rupert was crowned amid a close beauty contest. The parade themed Get Out and Vote impressed many, with multiple 4-H and family entries earning top awards.
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Jonn Pelton
Rupert
Rupert Firemen
Richard Mallary
Vermont
U.S. Hiouse of Representatives
Mallary
Robert Stafford
Tate Winston Prouty
Senate
Presto the Clown
Eddie Perkins
Jin Bentley
Old Home
Fred Nichols
Manchester
Garth Kenyon
East Greenwich
Ned Reed
Cambridge
Shawn McKeighan
West Rupert
Mike McMores
West Hebron
Bob Jackson
Mary Dunigan
Laurie Tomlinson
Salony
Soany
Mary Lourie
North Hebron
Corn & Cat Club of
Salem
Pawlet Boy Scouts
Janice Combs
Home F Extension Group
Donna Combs
Rupert Grange
Sheila Morey
Combs
Lewis and Matteson
Complaints prompt beard to unravel snafu over burning truck incident
Hoosick Falls village board met Tuesday night to open bids for a leaf vacuum device while residents Donna Powers and Joan Pokines criticized the handling of a Fifth Street bridge truck fire on Aug 13. Mayor Severson explained response delays, equipment issues, and delays in delivery of a new Seagrave truck, with repairs planned and training discussions.
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Debrieatwood
Richard A. Severson
LeRoy Martin
Seagrave
Seversen
Martin
Severson
River Street
Hoosick Fire Department
Edward Powers
Fifth Street
Maxium
Bennington
Joan Pokines
Town Hill
Maxiin
Teagrave
Truster
Michie Brewster
Arthur Hyde
Harry Holton
Douglas Sprague
Brubeck and Mulligan Star With Philadelphia Orchestra in Saratoga
World famous pianist Dave Brubeck and Gerry Mulligan join The Philadelphia Orchestra for an all Brubeck program at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Saturday Aug 13. The concert blends Brubeck works with new pieces including cantatas and an oratorio, plus a second half with the Brubeck Quartet and The New Heavenly Blue.
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Sahatoga Springs
N.Y
Dave Brubeck
Gerry Muligan
Philadelphia Orchestra
Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Brobeck
William Smith
Brubeck
Mulligan
Heavenly Blue
Chris
Alan Dawson
Jark Six
Columbia
Atlantic
Gerry Mulligan
Newport
Saratoga
Shaftsbury day care center seeks more enrollments
A former Hed Brick School building in Shaftsbury operates as a head start and day care center for ages three to 11. Head start is funded by grants with about 25,100 per part time and 158 per full time child. Rupert seeks 15 part time and 15 full time plus 20 to 30 head start children. Call 442-2420 to enroll. The center features meals, a large kitchen, fenced playground, and five resident dogs including Jock the St Bernard who comforted crying children.
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Shaftsbury
Harrington
David Rupert
Pan
Stark
Rupert
Onyx
Jock
St. Bernard
Pasa
Hoosick Falls Elks Host Little League Baseball Night
Hoosick Falls Elks Club plans a baseball game outing for Little League members in Firsfield Mass on Monday with a 6 p.m. meet and 6:18 p.m. departure for a doubleheader between Pitsfield and Fimiza New York teams. Bob Fuller will attend between games. Transportation and admission are paid by the Elks.
Boyfriend opens at Encore tonight in Dover
Encore Playhouse at Mid Snow stages the musical The Boyfriend with 8:30 curtains Aug 47 18 and 19. John Spadad Oberlin Conservatory directs with Dan Gacek as director choreographer who has led New England regional theatres and touring companies. Reservations: 464-3992. Tickets at box office.
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DOVER
Encore Playhouse
John Spada
Oberlin Conservatory
Directo
Dan Gacek
New England
Encore
Oliver
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Scalzra
James McCleod
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Andre Rouleau
State Water Resources Department
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Rosa
Scalera
McCinvd
Sressaian
Richard P. Mullery
Issman Chals
Satverdiey
Lubie Pubiam
Denna Blomberg
Morey Kids
Stevie Sherman
Art Ritchie
Middle Granville
Billy Owens
Granville
Wilson Laurie
Mortreal
Golden Stars of
St. Mary's
Rupert Volunteer Firemen
Bromley
Helen Bearden
Arlington
Nora Dion
Laura Nadeau
Worth Bennington
Leland Rudd
Jann Bearden
Essex Junction
Thidd
Farmingdale
Camp Ondawa
Bonnie Rice
Vernon
Hewitt
Sterry
Hammad Barnaby Hewitt
Hedges Lake Pavilion
Donald Hewitt Jr
Petersburg
Clarence Hewitt
Eles Petersburg
Wanda Webster
Dorothy Fischer
Donald S. Hewitt Sr
Mabel Hewitt
Hoosick Palls and Entertainment
Gary Hewitt
Wendell Carey
Beth Elen Hewitt
Donald
Hewitt Sr
Wilbur Hewitt
Troy
Clarence Liewill
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Delmar, N
Meritage Mouse Restaurant
Home of
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Maine
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Bren Sun
Ok & Bully Manning Faioy
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Smooth
Beard
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SPAC
New Heavenly Glue
Shaftsbury Day Care Center
Hoosick Falls
Debble Atwood
Emma H. Webster
Hoosick Falls Health Center
Ellensvile
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William E. Webster
Firosick Falls Baptist Church
Webster
High Street
Housick Falls
Minnesota
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Sagner
Igaatiah
Boyfriend
Encore Tonight
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Antiqua
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Wilmington
Arles Weit el Storliaht
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Broad Axe — Fine Atlas of
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Catiaga Bureau
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Paul W. Lawton & Son
Karma Putnam
Chesterfield
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