Centre at Hoosick hinges on lease with major supermarket
Hoosick Falls NY construction of the Centre at Hoosick depends on Ressco Development and a supermarket chain agreeing to a 50 page lease for the center’s largest store. Attorney Rolf M. Sternberg said signing may or may not occur, with timing and terms still unsettled. If purchased, the Ehmler estate will be razed to make way for the center, slated to open no earlier than late next summer.
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Anne Eisenenger
Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Hoosick
Ressco Development Co
Rolf M. Sternberg
Ressco Development Ltd
Ressco
Ehmler
Sternberg
William
Virginia Szirbik
Manchester
Bank
Steinberg
Ehmiler
North Bennington backs absentee voting study at town meeting
North Bennington residents approved pursuing a statutory basis for local control of absentee balloting after a wind and rain affected annual school meeting. They asked legislators to draft an enabling act, with survey of options short of full Australian ballot. The vote also approved a budget, with all officers re-elected and tax-collection efforts noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Dwyer
North Bennington
Vermont
Supervisory Union Central Office
Marie Condon
Vermont Board of Education
John Searey
Stephen Brandwene
Education Department
Brand
Leislative Council
Powers
Merritt Hewitt
Hewitt
Shaftsbury
Legislative Council
Montpelier
Mary Muckle
Donald Cherbonneau
Arthur E. Wickenden
Muckle
Edward Legacy Jr
Lloyd Pratt
John Miller
Searcy
Rooney cautions uncertain future of local horse racing
In Pownal a smoke filled conference room hosted Patrick Rooney and track officials as they weigh ending thoroughbred racing in favor of greyhounds. Business owners say thoroughbred racing brings greater economic impact. plans remain unsettled with dog racing slated to start September and continue to January.
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Pownal
Green Mountain Park
Patrick Rooney
Daniel Laughlin
Rooney
New England Greyhound Owners and Breeders Association
State Racing Commission
Vermont
Connecticut
New York
New Hampshire
Joseph Tornabone
May Hewitt to be honored on her 90th birthday
Mrs. Mahala May Hewitt will celebrate her 90th birthday July 3 with an open house at Double TT Farm hosted by her son Sen Merritt Hewitt Jr and daughter-in-law, joined by Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Black. Hewitt, longtime North Bennington resident and former Center Shaftsbury church member, reflects on local history and community events.
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Mahala
Hewitt
Sen
Merritt Hewitt Jr
Double TT Farm
White Creek Road
North
Bennington
Leonard Black
Black
Marjorie Hewitt
Mahala Hewitt
Shaftsbury
Peter Mattison
Bennington Battle Monument
North Bennington Baptist Church
Center Shaftsbury Baptist Church
North Bennington Church
Promenaders Square Dance Club elects officers
Williamstown residents Treavor and Ann Lord of 1125 State Road North Adams were chosen as presidents for the Promenaders Square Dance Club 1976 77 season starting July 1 at the June 25 annual meeting Other officers named were Paul and DeLories Garnish as vice presidents and Ronald and Donna Bleezarde as officers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamstown
Mass
Promenaders Square Dance Club
Treavor
Ann Lord
State Road
North Adams
Paul and
DeLories Garnish
Ronald
Donna Bleezarde
North Bennington water clean after recent high water
Water officials say the North Bennington supply and East Mountain reservoirs are free from contamination and not flood prone. A site check was conducted by superintendent Gerald Elwell while officers and club representatives discussed leadership changes and upcoming functions. The group announced an August picnic and a September 24 square dance at Mt Greylock Regional High School with Ed Foote as caller and fall club lessons starting in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Bennington
Water Department
East Mountain
Water Board
Fred Welling
Gerald Elwell
Robert
Carolyn Coons
Paul
Pauline LaPlante
Berkshire Area Square
Round Dance Association
Henry
Dorothy Johnson
Gerard
Marilyn Davis
Virginia Gaskill
Treavor
Ann Lord
Harry
Sybil Sherman
Basarda
Merle Bottum
Johnson
Ed Foote
Mt. Greylock
Manchester Bicentennial Celebration Schedule Excerpt
The Manchester Bicentennial week lists events from July 2 to July 7, including dances at the firehouse, parade, kiddie rides, games, food displays, a White Elephant Sale, Pony Pulling, horseshoe contests, band and vesper services, a dusk fireworks display, and multiple contests and receptions involving the Lord Mayor. Activities span Manchester and Manchester England ties, with family-friendly entertainment and official gatherings.
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Manchester
Firehouse
Round and Square
Brothers of the Brush
Sisters of the
Manchester Pool
Man Chester Pool
England
U.S.A. Manchesters
St. Paul’s Church
Rotary
Lions Clubs
Colburn House
Chamber of Commerce
SVA Center
Avalanche Motel
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Dinah
Garland
Bellows Falls
Burlington
Barnumville Road
New England Regional Commission
The
Horns
May’ Hewitt
Ted Boulter
Village Gift Barn of
Tornabene
Laughlin
Green Mountain
Bennington Chamber of Commerce
David Newell
John Page
Axo
POLE
Tacheee
Main ST
Gibsy General Home
All Faiths
Bennington, Wt
H.G. Gibney
Bennington, VT
Spaulding
Sandler
Jarman
Weinbrenner
Marra
North ST
Dick Torrey
Prop
Vin
Arlington, Vt
Brands
Martex Bates
North State
Bennington, Vermont
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