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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1970
Page
7
A breathless crowd in Pownal packed the town hall as Moderator Charles F. Mason guided 11 articles including criticism of a municipal truck purchase and questions about the school plan. The session highlighted voter concerns and debate over local spending and planning.
At Manchester Town Meeting voters approved town and school budgets with little discussion, while state aid under the Miller Formula drew heavy questions. Officials explained the aid loss and urged residents to accept broader state influence in education.
Pownal town meeting reveals settlement of 1960s land use dispute with Sarkis family totaled about 19 000 including 13 000 settlement and 6 000 legal fees. Attorney Lawrence Miller notes the town faced higher jury costs and cites faulty early contracts by selectmen.
South Cambridge visitors dine with Mrs Louise Loucks at Schaghticoke. Trustees meet March 5 at 8 p.m. United Methodist Church. Women’s Society of Christian Service hosts March 5 at 8 p.m. at Mrs Wilson H Pratt’s. Pleasant Valley grange meets March 6 at 8 p.m. with 7 p.m. covered dish. Crystal Clover 4-H meets March 14 at 8 p.m. at town hall. Church services at 11:30 a.m. Sunday school 10:30 a.m. Lent lesson on Luke March 11 at 8 p.m. Eagle Bridge United Methodist Church. Charlton guests visit Malcolm Hamilton family.
Sunderland voters backed all articles at last night’s Town Meeting. The selectmen’s request to appoint a road commissioner faced strong opposition but passed 27 to 25. The town approved selling three local schools and keeping the Town House school building until the new elementary school is finished. The building’s disposal was placed with the school directors’ chairman as agent. A near- altercation occurred outside over Leroy Morris voting eligibility, with officials still checking his residency status.
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