Rupert zoning by laws support plan aims for Rupert
Rupert resident and Bennington County Regional Planning Commission executive director John G. Simson argues the proposed Rupert zoning by laws closely follow the 1970 Town Plan, copied model provisions from a regional source, and provide amendments and hardship variances. He urges Rupert citizens to compare with the Town Plan before voting March 7.
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Bennington
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Stamford
Sandgate
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Selectmen
John G. Simson
Bennington County
Letters to the Editor on school superintendent choice
A reader criticizes The Banner and Mrs Gloria Gil for backing Ralph Wright as George Sleeman's replacement. The letter argues Wright lacks qualifications for a 5000 student district, cites a small program, and questions the editorial process. The author urges Mt Anthony School Board to weigh Wright’s value and hints at motives behind support.
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Banner
Gloria Gil
Ralph Wright
George Sleeman
Mt. Anthony
Wright
Bennington
Vermont corrections reform endorsed by Southern Vermont social workers
The Southern Vermont Council of Human Service Workers endorses the Department of Corrections Comprehensive Proposal for Corrections in Vermont. It argues crime reflects community failures and calls for community reintegration, employment, education, and stronger ties between offenders and society. It supports shifting from central institutions to community based programs, enhancing the Community Correctional Center system, and expanding Probation and Parole field services.
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Division of Probation and Parole
Vermont Rail Revival Proposed to Replace One Man One Car
Vermont readers urged to attend a public meeting in White River Junction on February 24 to discuss AMTRAK’s plan to restore New York to Montreal service via White River Junction and the CNRR. The Vermont Sierra Club group sponsors a push for a Vermont Association of Railroad Passengers and to gauge local support for rail travel over long distances.
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Boston
New York
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White River Junction
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Monters
New Hampshire
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Letter and notices on busing act and charity thanks
A reader mocks the Nixon era Busing Act and warns of federal control over schooling and regional government, urging constitutional debate and letters to representatives. Also thanks to Lions auction donors aiding the visually handicapped and news of UCLA paper airplane contest winners with a delta wing design on top.
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Los Angeles
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Ucla
Vermont Senate to Meet as Committee of the Whole
The Vermont Senate will convene March 1 as a committee of the whole to discuss amendments to the 1970 Water Pollution Control Law. The plan tests legislative sentiment on fees for polluters, with possible exemptions or a reduced fee used to aid towns, industries, and individuals funding pollution abatement programs. Attorney general James M. Jeffords backs the latter. The move follows a 1969 use of the procedure to discuss a proposed 4 per cent sales tax.
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James M. Jeffords
Troy Council and City Manager Considering Reconciliation
In Troy a feud between seven council members and City Manager Ralph DeSantis edges toward settlement with an informal meeting tonight. Two councilmen aim to fire him but four votes are required. three oppose firing and two would not act without solid evidence. The conflict centers on limiting the city manager’s administrative authority. In Albany area unemployment jumped to 5.4 percent in January, with statewide at 6.5 percent, driven by Christmas layoffs and winter slowdown. 530,000 workers were jobless, 25,000 more than December.
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Ralph DeSantis
DeSantis
Albany
State Department of Labor Statistics
Schenectady
Rensselaer
Utica
North AdamsPlans Industrial Park Drive To Secure Grants
The North Adams Redevelopment Authority launched a campaign to create the South Branch Industrial Park, a 41.4 acre site south of Main Street. A Boston delegation will seek a $54,367 planning grant from the state for the project estimated at $1.2 million, including an access highway utilities and rail sidings. At City Hall, Mayor Bianco offered DPW workers a $275 raise per person and a longevity clause adding $50 per five years up to 25 years for a maximum of $250, with 60 DPW employees impacted.
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North Adams
Joseph R. Bianco
Department of Public Works
DPW
Hospital expansion approved at Berkshire Medical Center
Berkshire Medical Center wins approval for a $13 million 222 bed addition by a 17-1 vote after two hours of debate. The climate for a merger with Hillcrest was declared favorable again. A three way merger discussion is set for March 7.
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Berkshire County Health Planning Advisers
Berkshire Medical Center
BMC
Hillcrest
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