Lead in Bennington Water Prompts Health Meeting Tonight
State health officials warn many residents may have water with lead levels above the safety limit. Sanitary engineer Linden Witherall will meet Bennington Water Board at 7 pm to discuss the scope and options. Readings show a Putnam Street family at six times the max level and other cases including a deceased family dog and puppy illnesses linked to lead exposure. A long range plan to replace lead pipes is being prepared by Town Manager Louis C. Savelas, with more tests planned.
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Louis C. Savelas
Carter hedges on tax cut after Lance talks
President elect Jimmy Carter said a tax cut is one possibility to stimulate the economy but has not decided. He noted his OMB nominee Thoms Lance called tax cut almost a certainty, yet Carter said it is too early to decide and a joint decision with Congress would be needed. Lance said a $10 billion tax cut is possible among options and advisers Brimmer and Rivlin agreed caution is warranted.
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Federal Reserve Board
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Alice Rivlin
Congressional Budget Office
Fire destroys two buildings behind old box factory in Bennington
At 3 this morning Bennington Fire Chief Charles Sawyer led crews in fighting a blaze that damaged two buildings behind the East Main Street box factory. Officers Michael McGarrahan and Michael Varth spotted the fire. Fire officials investigated a suspicious cause as hydrants on Main Street malfunctioned during efforts.
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Charles Sawyer
Saul
East Main Street
Bennington
Michael McGarrahan
Michael Varth
Vermont chief justice calls for court reform amid public criticism
Vermont Supreme Court Chief Justice Albert Barney Jr. urged reforms citing national discontent with justice administration. He proposed denying bail for repeat offenders on pretrial offenses, speeding case resolution, reassessing parole, and public-backed standards for sentencing and rehabilitation. He warned against premature release and urged clearer sanctions to protect public safety.
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Troy Woman Killed in Route 9 Crash Near Bennington
A 22 year old A'iros New York woman Debra Coonradt died after a two car collision on Route 9 near Bennington at 6 34 pm Sunday. William Peele 22 of Clifton Park and William Hogan 27 of Bennington were injured. Hogan in fair condition at St. Peter's Hospital Albany while Peele remained in Putnam Memorial Hospital with serious injuries. Police say eastbound Hogan's Ford and Coonradt's Chevrolet collided with left fenders touching. This marked the 16th Bennington Canty fatality this year.
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Bennington
West Head
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Putnam Memorial Hospital
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Clifton Park
William Kevin Hogan
Silver St
Peele
St. Peter’s Hospital
Albany
Hogan
New York State
Troy
Vermont
Manchester
West Road
Bennington swine flu shot participation lags state
Inside On the Inside reports Bennington lags behind the rest of the state in swine flu vaccination participation. Page a Note potential broader public health concerns and community responses observed by local officials and clinics.
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Supreme Court halts White execution in Texas stay
The Supreme Court issued a stay of execution for Robert Excell White, who was to die in the Texas electric chair Friday, pending a formal review of his trial and sentence. Justice Rehnquist dissented, allowing the death to proceed.
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Supreme Court
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Texas Electric
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Utah
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Milwaukie
Ore
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High Court
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McKinney
Tex
United States
Mare Long to lead Bennington recreation department
Mare Long takes over as recreation director at month end amid vandalism and space constraints. He aims to boost center image, attract memberships, and hold fees at $5 per child or $25 per family while expanding programs. Volunteers remain scarce, and vandalism costs exceed $1,000. locals and schools provide some space. Long remains hopeful and ready to act.
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Bennington
Long
Community Recreation Center
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