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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1966
Page
9
ARLINGTON The Arlington Water Company faces fresh charges over drinking water containing live worms dirt and hair. Officials report ongoing contamination incidents and cite health concerns while residents demand rapid remediation and accountability.
Town of Hoosick officials led by Supervisor John A. Murphy revealed the equalization rate dropped from 22 to 19 percent, foretelling a substantial state aid reduction. A public hearing in Albany on June 29 will discuss the rate, with Assessor Joseph LaMagdeleine and others attending. A separate Arlington Water Co. issue involves customer complaints and calls for an engineering consultant. Mrs. George D. H. Wood voiced ongoing concerns to PSB Chairman Ernest Gibson III.
London dispatch reports Mike Pa Trick O Conner, bus inspector, returns home daily in a chauffeur driven limousine and is described as his worship and the mayor of Camden. The piece notes his prominent local status and unusual routine.
Arlington Garden Club hosts a Rose Exhibit Tuesday at Fisher Elementary School from 2:30 to 8:30 pm with an original painting by Clare Weinz to be awarded by Sen. Allan B. Angney Jr. Proceeds support Flowers and Services Inc and civic beautification. The exhibit showcases roses in arrangements, table settings and art, plus a rose history overview.
Mrs. Raymond Rogers was installed grand regent of Court St. Mary No. 30, CDA in Hoosick Falls New York. Alma Boivin of Schuylerville served as installing officer with Carl Bradley assisting. Edward O’Malley retired grand regent announced Syracuse convention details and received a gift from past officers. Refreshments followed as Mrs. Joseph Fleming led the host committee.
Hoosick Falls village board approved a lighting and property cleanup plan. The William Burns property on Railroad Avenue will be bought for one dollar and torn down, along with the Mansell Street nuisance site. Liporace sought village truck help to remove trash, arguing for equal treatment after Grand Union received aid during a power outage. Trustees debated tax relief for Norman Greenberg’s loaned playground land and considered Youth Commission leasing or board transfer. New Mercury vapor lights were approved for River Street, Mechani c Street, and part of Cummings Street, with Wood Memorial Park lights to be replaced at no extra cost to Colonial style fixtures.
Hoosick Falls town and village boards designated the newly formed Hoosick Action Committee as an official joint committee. It will pursue funds under the Economic Opportunity Act to support local programs.
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