Manchester pool set to open with free early days
The Manchester Recreation Area pool on Route 30 opens tomorrow at 9 a.m. with free admission for the first three days. The $304,789 project includes roads and utilities, funded mostly by state and federal funds, and will run 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
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Manchester
Fairgrounds
Michael Lundy
Rutland House
Rutland House Construction Corp
Rutland
Lundy
Burr and Burton Seminary
Jerry Himmelsbach
Bonnie Kilburn
Lucy Kent
Merrick Counsel
Tom Trethaway
Judy Comar
Tricia Pearl
Red Cross
Dorset flower exhibit and Amway award notice
An old fashioned pressed flowers exhibition by Elizabeth McKeirnan runs at Dorset Library through July 31, 2 to 5 p.m. weekdays. Bob and Marge Anderson of Springfield announce a personal sales award plaque for Lydia and Douglas Hewat of Dorset. A Dorset Zoning Board hearing June 26 at 8 p.m. at the Town Office will review Arthur Steere's variance request to place a second mobile home for his son Thomas on Route 7 East Dorset.
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Elizabeth McKeirnan
Dorset
Dorset Zoning Board of Adjustment
Arthur Steere
Route 7
East
Thomas Steere
Zoning Board Approves Becker Add-On and Related Projects
Shaftsbury zoning panel approves Charles C. Becker adding onto his Ledgerly Drive garage with a restriction on transferring his fire equipment business upon sale. Also approved Ken Corey for a two acre home behind his, Everett LeBlanc for a Red Barn spot turned antique shop, with front parking ban, two radio towers for Ed Ransom and Mike Dailey, and a permit reminder for tower installations.
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Zoning Board of Administration
Charles C. Becker
Everett LeBlanc
Ed Ransom
Mike Dailey
Shaftsbury school board race nears decision this Thursday
Two candidates seek the Shaftsbury school board seat, incumbent Joseph Crossman and newcomer Dennis McCarthy. The 8 p.m. meeting at the school will reveal the outcome. Crossman cites nine years on the board and a focus on funding efficiency amid building disputes, while McCarthy, a plumbing contractor, emphasizes fiscal oversight and better education spending.
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Sheilah Miller
Shaftsbury
Joseph Crossman
Dennis McCarthy
Crossman
Margaret
Sycamore Lane
Mt. Anthony
Junion High
Marcelaine Garges
McCarthy
Rounds Lose Bid to Rezone River Road Inns
Manchester Village planning commission unanimously refused to reclassify the Old English Inn and Wilburton Inn on River Road as Limited Commercial Districts. The decision, based on zoning rules and the petition by Charles and Mary Jane Rounds, now goes to village trustees for a hearing in 30 to 90 days.
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Russ Garland
Manchester
Charles and
Mary Jane Rounds
Village Planning Commission
River Road
Planning Commission
Bennington County
Rounds
Wilburton Inn
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Rhys’ Evans
Douglas C. Schner
Helen R. Matzinger
Fredric C. Pruyn
James B. Wilbur III
Wilbur
Evans
Jeremy Dworkin
Credit union to meet in Bennington area
The Independent Retail Businessmen's Association forms a credit union and will hold its first district dinner meeting at Paradise Motor Inn Bennington at 6 30 p m with 7 30 p m dinner. Charles Howe and Doug Wright will speak. Reservations via Mrs. Gabriel at 1862 8974 collect.
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Independent Retail Businessmen’s Association
Bennington - Manchester
Paradise Motor Inn
Bennington
IABA
Charles Howe
Vermont Credit Union League
Doug Wright
Cuna Mutual Insurance Society
Gabriel
Ethan Allen Junior Music Club at Eagles luncheon
Manchester report notes the Ethan Allen Junior Music Club performed at the seniors luncheon at the Eagles club last Thursday. New seniors joined, representing Rupert Danby Arlington and Sandgate. Madeline prepares special diets. June 26 birthday party menu includes banana and cottage cheese salad pot roast mashed potatoes spinach birthday cake and beverage. Call 362 3950 by Wednesday noon for Thursday luncheons and Monday noon for Tuesday luncheons.
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Manchester
Ethan Allen
Eagles Club
Rupert
Danby
Arlington
Sandgate
Madeline
Bates and Co
John “Bates
Hodgson
T Call
North Bennington Thrift Shop Opens This Week in Heat
The North Bennington Thrift Shop welcomes shoppers this week from 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Manager Mrs. Kay Luce notes air conditioning and lists featured items such as a coffee percolator and a vintage electric ceramic Christmas tree. The shop seeks bike donations and plans furniture consignment starting at the end of July.
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North Bennington
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