Children’s Museum moves closer to Vermont in Williamstown
The private nonprofit Children’s Museum has moved into the Grant School wing in Williamstown, offering brighter space and greater accessibility. It hosts Tuesday to Saturday hours 10 to 4 with free admission for members and discounted rates for nonmembers, plus Saturday workshops. The museum, funded by memberships and donations, features a paper theme through April 16 with a puppet play on April 16 and future exhibits on Experimental Mathematics and Architecture.
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Georgia Pacific to switch Vermont mill to wood heat
GILMAN Vermont Georgia Pacific Corp plans a $2 million conversion to wood fired boilers replacing three oil burners to generate steam. The mill, the state’s second largest No 6 oil consumer, will use 20 tractor trailer loads of waste wood daily, aiming to save money though exact figures were not disclosed.
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Washington Electric Co op fires GM after 15 years
Sailey Ennis, longtime general manager of Washington Electric Cooperative, was fired at a special meeting and dismissed for the good of the cooperative. He had served 32 years with the East Montpelier co-op that serves central Vermont residents. In Montpelier, state officials discussed vacant space at the Vermont state hospital in Waterbury and a potential move of Transportation Agency workers there. No firm decisions have been made as state leaders study options, including relocating about 600 workers from Montpelier.
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Visitors' handbook available in Vermont for 1977
The Vermont Travel Division announces the 1977 Visitors Handbook is now available. The 100 page guide lists 500 places to stay and eat, plus shops services and attractions. Free copies can be picked up in Montpelier and distributed statewide during summer and fall.
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Inmate privileges revoked at St. Albans Center
ST. ALBANS UPI Privileges for 19 inmates at the St. Albans Correctional Center were suspended after a knife was found in a cell Superintendent John Whitcomb said the maximum security wing will remain shut until he uncovers the cause inmates are confined to their cells and barred from cards television and phone calls One inmate warned the tension in the block could be cut with a knife.
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ST. Albans
UPI
John Whitcomb
New York Insurers Increase Rates Amid Legislature Delay
Three major New York insurers Allstate State Farm Mutual Automobile and Home Insurance raised rates by up to 65 percent as a moratorium on rate increases was ignored while the state legislature stalled over extending the Insurance Department’s rate approval powers. The moratorium had barred new hikes due to reports insurers were refusing to write new policies.
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Judge rules NY State Police affirmative action plan illegal
A New York State Supreme Court judge declared the state police hiring plan reverse discrimination and illegal. The plan would hire 100 troopers with 75 top civil service scorer positions and 25 women and minority applicants chosen outside those scores. The Division of State Police plans to appeal the decision.
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New York
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Edward S. Conway
Pittsfield School Budget Faces Committee Cuts
Pittsfield schools plan a $17.36 million budget for next year facing a tight budget and a school committee intent on cuts. Final adoption is set for March 30 with no cuts final before then. Officials note a 3.5 percent rise, the smallest in seven years.
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North Adams school budget slashes 11 teacher posts
North Adams superintendent proposes a drastic 4.72 million budget near Pittsfield reducing education spends by 2765 dollars this year. The plan cuts 11 teaching positions, ends adult education and the computer program, and trims summer school sharply.
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