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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1963
Page
2
In Hardwick the village defeated a sewage disposal plan 84 to 35 after a three hour meeting with 119 voters. The $443,000 project including grants faced fears of higher taxes and added costs. bond for the village share was $135,770.
Vermont lawmakers debate state purchase of the Rutland Railway after a two year strike and ICC-approved abandonment. Gov Hoff backs a 3.5 million dollar bond to buy the line run by a transportation authority, while a study group urges private operation instead.
Adams selectmen condemned the new ethics code effective May. Town Counsel Turgeon explained a plan classifying about 33 town offices as special employees. Chair Godek warned the law could disrupt town government and urged repeal.
A Topsfield Fair officer told a legislative committee that the dog racing contract grants Parimutuel Racing Inc. full control and an option to renew for 10 years while the fair receives only a 1 percent take above 300000. Copp said the deal began when the fair was broke and the firm built the track and helped reopen the fair.
Dr Charles F Furcolo testifies he financed Berkshire Downs Hancock Raceway and used accountant Charles R Carson as a straw to hold 50 shares valued at about 500000. Carson claims Furcolo provided the stock. a bond search in Albany is ordered as the case continues.
A private collector offers to buy choice antique furniture and pay generous prices. Will take single pieces or entire collections. Will call anywhere. Contact Mr. Harold Tishler, P.O. Box 33, Waban 68, Massachusetts.
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