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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1973
Page
4
Manchester voters had allocated 20000 dollars in federal revenue sharing funds at March Town Meeting for a town offices addition. Selectmen learned they might avoid Davis Bacon Act wage requirements by acting as their own contractor, potentially keeping costs within the budget. Town Manager Oakley K Porter informed the board Tuesday.
Manchester officials approved a traffic use study at Routes 11 20 and 7 to evaluate adding a northbound turning lane to ease congestion. Porter's proposal includes hiring a small crew and a supervisor, using town labor and equipment, with engineering by the state at no cost and about 9001 in state highway aid funding.
Manchester day care faces potential closure as proposed state guidelines shift costs to families under scholarship. Linda Walter highlights donations funding the sprinkler and garden, while Rotary volunteers seek more help for morning swimming. Officials discuss bids for trucks, recreation funds, liquor license renewal, and sewer system expansion near St Luke's Church.
Manchester residents filed complaints about loud music from the Roundhouse Restaurant near Toll Head Motor Inn, with the Katchers citing repeated disturbances over past years. Selectmen asked the town manager to notify Roundhouse owners. A second complaint cited dogs kept by Donald Owens behind Warren's Garage causing nighttime disturbance. Owens will be asked to quiet the animals.
Hoosick Falls hosts a Wednesday evening art and photography contest sponsored by Hoosick Grange. Judges include Christina Stevens Mrs George Sura and William Andrick. Entries must be original works with specific size and framing rules and disallow modernist nonobjectives and nude pieces.
Five Vermont youths were arrested in Salem for grand larceny in connection with the theft of a car parked at John Gibson’s driveway. Each was jailed in Washington County on 1000 bail. hearings set for Friday. The group included Eaton, Parker, Tobin, West, and Campney, with additional charges of car theft and fireworks possession.
St Marys Alumni Association will host the 79th annual alumni banquet at the Mount Anthony Country Club in Bennington on Saturday. Dinner starts at 7 30 pm with Bobh Cathcart and his orchestra playing dancing music from 9 pm to 1 am. Special recognitions will honor the 20 year and 25 year classes and all members 50 years and over. Helen Resting leads 25 year members and Anthony Salluzzo 50 year group. Class of 1973 students at St Marys Academy will be initiated as members.
Hoosick Falls police and Little League officials investigate a break in at the village waterworks concession stand Monday night. Missing are three dollars, three baseballs, and umpire counters. access via a pried door lock.
Shaftsbury voters are being informed of the 1973 1974 school budget and a prior year comparison as the school meeting approaches. Board Chairman Joseph F Crossmay cites a 20 percent rise in the next year’s total from 470 827 to 580 014, driven by a new school addition 63 200 bond and interest costs 48 400 and higher maintenance costs. The Shaftsbury assessment for Mt Anthony Union High School also increases by 35 200, from 248 952 to 204 17 9. the actual 1973 74 budget was about 10 000 less than earlier estimate. Taxes to be raised rise by 129 878 despite the higher budget, aided by a loss of 12 300 in state aid and exhausted prior unexpended balances, leaving 590 014 to be raised. The budget will be voted on Tuesday evening with final tax rate set after Grand List.
Mrs. Catharine Osgood Foster spoke at the Arlington Garden Club June gathering on companion planting with lists of plant pairings and practical techniques. She noted garlic’s protective role and demonstrated a garlic spray. discussed plant traps and pest deterrents such as zinnias attracting beetles away from crops. a Q and A followed. Hosts and a member horticultural display complemented the afternoon. a July field trip to Saratoga State Park was announced.
Shaftsbury Fire Department announces a social gathering at the fire house this Friday at 7 20 p m inviting the public to attend.
The National Weather Service extends a New England forecast with a chance of rain Saturday over Milne and New Hampshire, while other areas see fair skies. Sunday and Monday are expected to be fair across the region.
Five Pittsfield men and Troy youth Jay Mitchell were arrested after a Sunday robbery at the Gas Service Station on River Street in Troy. The suspects allegedly distracted the attendant to steal money, and marijuana residue and fireworks were found in the car. All face $2,000 bail.
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