Nobody's Earnest to premiere at Williamstown Theatre
John Cunningham returns to Williamstown in the world premiere of Nobody's Earnest a musical adaptation of The Importance of Being Earnest directed by Nikos Psacharopoulos. Vikos Psacharopoulos marks his sixtieth Williamstown directing project as the theatre prepares its 150th production with Arnold Lungeard Ethan Ayer and Alec Wilder among the creative team. Special matinees are set for Thursday and Saturday afternoons with evening shows at 6 40 and 9 00. Tickets are on sale at the Williamstown Theatre box office.
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Cunningham
Nikos Psacharopoulos
Williamstown
Higgins
Pygmalion
Vikos Psacharopoulos
Williamstown Theatre
Arnold Lungeard
Oscar Wilde
Alec Wilder
Ethan Ayer
Membership growth at Park-McCullough House Association
More than 15 new members joined in the last two months, boosting total active members to over 400 across 216 individuals 4 dollar families 22 organizations and 16 sustaining patron and business members. Executive director Tordig Isselhardt cites programs like children’s movies and local history meetings as reasons for joining.
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Park-McCullough House Association
Tordig Isselhardt
Association
Big House
Park-McCullough Association
Por
North Bennington
Arlington blood bank sets new summer record
Arlington's July blood drive totaled 128 pints, a summer record, with 21 first-time donors and notable help from four Girl Scouts. The event drew participation from local employers Hale Company, Mack Molding, and the Carthusian Monastery group from Mt. Equinox, highlighting a broad community effort with staff and volunteers listed among donors and workers.
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Arlington
Mt. Equinox
Claire O’nell
Wanda Caler
Jill Coley
Christine Hess
Susan Cummings
Hale Company
Ime
Mack Molding
Mary Pratt
Virginia Wirmusky
James Wyman
Katherine Brown
Helen Wood
Lawrence Brush
Dover selectmen split on town plan at special meeting
Dover Vermont selectmen offered mixed reactions to a proposed comprehensive town plan. Richard Joyce said it needs thought, Ted Murray found little to dislike, and Peter Wallace warned of loopholes that could spur uncontrolled growth. A public hearing is set for Aug. 2 at 8 p.m. in Dover Elementary.
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Dover
Selectmen
Richard Joyce
Ted Murray
Peter Wallace
Joyce
Mount Snow
Wallace
State of
Vermont
Dwight Blakeslee
Tien
Blakeslee
Mt. Snow
Plan
East
HRBCEPA hits Adams with new landfill violation
HRBCEPA announced it sent a letter to Adams Town Officials noting the town filed a permit application for a sewage plant discharge but that the notice reached WPA after CEPA had informed Adams of a potential lawsuit over lack of permit. The letter cites an observed June 26, 1973 burning incident at the landfill and urges written assurances of future compliance. CEPA warns of action under Massachusetts Citizen Suit Law if the town does not respond.
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Williamstown
Mass
Hoosic River Basin
Adams
Hrbcepa, Inc
Hrbcepa
Massachusetts
Hrecepa, Inc
State Department of Public Health
Cepa, Inc
White Creek Vacation Bible School at Jermain Church mornings
Vacation Bible School will be held at Jermain Church each morning from 9 to 11 30 a m Aug 6 through Aug 10. Youth of the community are invited and may call Mrs James Lake with questions. Frank Perry infant son of Mr and Mrs Le Vern Perry baptized at Jermain Church Sunday.
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Jermain Church
James Lake
Robert. Frank Perry
le Vern Perry
Jermain
Carl Meyer
Woodhaven
N.Y
Ruth McGarvey
Oakdale
L.L
Nora Mrernworth
Hoosick river walk slated for Aug 11
Hoosick River Walk announced by Association HRECEPA will sponsor a river walk along portions of the Hoosic River Saturday August 11. Edward Barron Cheshire coordinator says the aim is public awareness of river condition and to recruit volunteers for river cleanup. Area coordinators in Williamstown North Adams Adams and Cheshire will contact civic groups and residents to join. Raindate listed as Aug 12.
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Williamstown
Mass
Hoosic River Basin
North Adams
Assams
Cheshire
Robert McCarthy, Jr
Richard Grillon
Albert Grillon
Adams
Priscilla Abrahamson
Franchot named director of Vermont Tomorrow
Peter Franchot of East Dover is named executive director of Vermont Tomorrow Inc. He will prepare the 1200 member lobbying group for the next legislature, focusing on bottle bill, land use, floodplain zoning, and highway trust funds. He replaces Robert Babcock Jr. who resigns to head an advertising agency.
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Highway Trost Fund
Franchot
Amherst College
University of Vermont
Robert 5. Babcock Jr
Stowe
Babcock
Vermont
Red Cross swimming lessons end at Arlington pool
Arlington Lions Club Pool completes Red Cross session with 160 enrolled. Instructor Henry Coley lists successful students across categories from senior life savers Bruce and Brian Dorr to beginners and intermediates. Certificates planned to be issued next week. Nearby residents Mr and Mrs Wilfred B Wallace and Mrs Richard Wallace with daughters Carol and Nancy visit from Florida and Martinville.
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Red Cross
Arlington Lions Club
Henry Coley
Bruce
Brian Dorr
Brenda Dorr
Ronnie
Sonya Ryan
Paul Woodard
Debbie Wood
Robin McGuire
Jody
Susan Elwood
Gary Gunther
Denise
Sherry Monte
Jane Towne
Leah Wood
Bill Coley
Stasia
Tracey Dietrich
Colleen Jones
Chris Woodard
Margaret Weakley
Arthur O'Dea
Chip Stewart
Linda
George Hess
Michelle Bahan
Tom Elwood
Kim Hoard
Jim Stroffoleno
Christina Hess
Steve Witt
Michael O'Dea
Todd Brown
Michael Cummings
Erle Hansen
Chris Witt
Alan Tschorn
Michelle Hess
Darla
David Bleckburger
Howard Beach
Susan Pike
Gali Wright
Tammy Rose
David Bort
Donald Wood
Coley
Ann Coley
Donna Rubin
Junior Life Gaving
Brita Jaffe
Fool
Wilfred B. Wallace
Arlington
Sethering, Fla
Richard Wallace
Carol
Nancy
Martinville
Vermont plans advisory opinion on rail line bail out
The Vermont Transportation Authority seeks Gov. Salmon's advisory opinion on a 4.5 million plan to save the St. Johnsbury and Lamoille County Railroad from abandonment. If approved, bonds for rehabilitation will be discussed with Morrison Knudsen of Boise and Fay Associates of Boston as negotiations begin.
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Robert Gensburg
St. Johnsbury
Burlington
New York
Donald Robinson
Authority
Vermont capital gains tax slows land sales
Vermont revenue from a new capital gains tax lagged estimates with 240 242 dollars collected by July 19 though officials expect over 2 trillion dollars annual. The tax aims to fund property tax relief and curb fast-buck land sales while a court challenge proceeds with Chief Superior Judge William Hill upholding its constitutionality and an appeal to the Vermont Supreme Court expected.
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Salmon Administration
Vermont
Ayster
William Hill
Vermont Supreme Court
Busted brothers enter plea in Worcester marijuana case
Two Worcester brothers Roger Jensen 41 and Peter Jensen 42 arraigned in District Court on charges of cultivating marijuana. They pleaded innocent and were released on $1000 bail. Police found about 100 pounds of marijuana plants on their property. Trial date not set. In a second item a lone gunman robbed a Rutland service station, fled with about 78 dollars after forcing a 19 year old woman to the floor. she was not injured.
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Center Rutland
UPT
Diane Wimmett
West Rutland
Pack Toon
Albany urged to outlaw hashish smoking before Sept
New York lawmakers urged to ban hashish smoking as the drug, a concentrated form of marijuana, risks becoming legal when the new act takes effect September 1. Law officials warn that without action it could be legal to smoke hash under the current law, with amendments likely in a special session on pension reform.
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Albany
Rockefeller Proposes $34 Million Bond For Albany NYC Rail
Governor Rockefeller backs a $34 million plan within a $3.5 billion transportation bond to fund high speed rail between Albany and New York City. The package splits $2.1 billion for base transit and $1.4 billion for highways, aiming for more mass transit dollars than roads due to higher demand.
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Albany
Rockefeller
New York City
Time clock brings derision to North Adams Police
North Adams police chief Kenneth P. Gamache mandates a time clock start Aug 4 to punch in and out, a move seen as costly and mocking by much of the force. In Pittsfield, 70 percent oppose Nixon’s domestic handling per Conte advisory poll, a 109 percent rise despite May responses before Watergate and shortages. Petersburg youth charges adjourned for six months contemplation of dismissal. drug charges to NY Bureau for counseling before possible dismissal.
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North Adams
Kenneth P. Gamache
Gamache
Pittsfield
Conte
Nixon
Taconic Trails
Petersburg
N.Y
Arthur E. Smith
New York State Bureau of Drug Education and Prevention
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Fort Knox, Ky
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Germany
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Maine
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Drew University
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