Snowmobilers Ask Again For Use of Town Roads
snowmobilers seek permission to use seldom used town roads to bypass obstacles and avoid private property. selectmen want state law input and road sign plans. group leader Gary Johnsmeyer proposes marking trees to guide out of state riders. officials urge filing a road list and consult soil conservationist Lawrence Pratt. other topics include Green-Up Day plans, bag distribution for debris, aluminum can value, and tree planting guidelines near roads. next meeting March 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaftsbury
Selectmen
Gary Johnsmeyer
Soil
Lawrence Pratt
Johnsmeyer
Bernard Loomis
Burglary at HFCS prompts cross state police hunt
Hoosick Falls NY HFCS Principal Philip Leonard and Pittstown NY owner Charles Graveston reported a theft of 558 dollars worth archer equipment from the Central School on February 14. Equipment tied to the burglary was found in Peterborough NH in the battered possession of Leon Balduc, with salvageable quivers only. A NH hearing determined a trial will proceed. two Maine men, William Cady Shea III and Robert Thomas Jamison, are held in Worcester MA on related charges and all three are sought by four states in other school burglaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosick Falls
N.Y
HFCS
Philip Leonard
Charles Graveston
Pittstown
Peterborough
N.H
Leonard
Graveston
Leon Balduc
Central School
New Hampshire
William Cady Shea III
Standish
Maine
Robert Thomas Jamison
Porteland
Worcester
Mass
Massachusetts
Holden
Brazil
Town Officers Educational Meet In Manchester
Manchester hosts the state wide Town Officers Educational Conference on Thursday March 19 at Manchester Elementary School. Registration runs 9 to 9 45 a m. State level officials discuss common town issues in concurrent sessions for different town officers. All town officers and interested officials welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Bennington
Edward R. Lamb
Pine Cobble Ski Team awards at Williams reception
Pine Cobble School varsity skiers received letters and awards at a Williamstown reception. Athletic Director John S. Gail praised coach Gates Hawn for presenting letters to Eddie Shapiro Amy Shapiro and other team members from North Adams Williamstown Hancock Bennington Shaftsbury Stamford and Shaftsbury. The Ein Kleiner Tiger Award went to Steve Maynard, with his mother accepting on his behalf as he recovers in hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamstown
Mass
Pine
Robert J. Jones
Steve Maynard
George Maynard
Pittsfield General Hospital
E Day Group Plans Loyalty Day In Manchester Parade
In Manchester the new environmental action group will urge local clubs schools and groups to join the Loyalty Day Parade on April 26 with the theme Serving the Nation. John West says environmental action fits the national theme and a Green-Up Day meeting will be held soon to mobilize volunteers. County and town crews will haul refuse. contact Town Manager Walter Hazard for participation. Battenkill River cleanup may be postponed. a decision will be announced later about timing and scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Environmental Action
Sue Tenner
John West
West
Robert
Battenkill
Demolition of Old Buildings Continues in Hoosick Falls
Hoosick Falls New York. Three story Classic Street building once home to New York Telephone Company is being demolished by local contractor Alec Schmigel. Gillespie Block on Main Street will also be torn down. Properties are owned by Hoosick Realty Corp and will transfer to National Commercial Bank and Trust for a parking lot. Lurie Block on John Street bought by William Ruditis for renovations as Ruditis Home Appliances plans to move from Classic Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosick Falls
N.Y
New York Telephone Company
Alec Schmigel
Gillespie Block
Main Street
Hoosick Realty Corporation
National Commercial Bank and Trust Company
McKearin
Gillespie
Eleanor
John Kelly
Lurie
John Street
William Ruditis
Ruditis Home Appliances
Classic Street
Ruditis
Kit Foster To Speak At Republican Women's Club
Mrs Thomas Kit Foster of Bennington will address the Manchester Dorset Republican Women's Club at Burr and Burton cafeteria at 7 30 p m The speaker chairs Bennington League Environmental Quality Commission and Federated Garden Clubs conservation and serves on Vermont Natural Resources Council and Conservation Society of Southern Vermont The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Thomas
Kit” Foster
Bennington
Manchester - Dorset
Republican Women’s Club
Burr and Burton
Foster
Environmental Quality Commission
Bennington League of Women Voters
Federated Garden Clubs
Vermont Natural Resources Council
Conservation Society of Southern Vermont
Vandalism investigated at Delarey Sales and Service
New York State Police at Center Brunswick investigate vandalism at the Delarey Sales and Service garage on North Hoosick Road around 6 p.m. Monday. A witness saw a car pull in, a man exit, throw a stone at the plate glass window, then drive away. No description of the vehicle or assailant. The garage has had numerous thefts over the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosick Falls
N.Y
New York
Center Brunswick
Delarey Sales
North Hoosick Road
Routine North Village Meeting Focuses on Budgets and Tax
North Bennington villagers convene at 7:30 p.m. in the firehouse to approve the general fund budget of 19 543 dollars and a highway budget of 25 460 dollars. Trustees propose a 34 cent general tax and 65 cent highway levy, plus a plan to empower future tax rate setting. Discussion includes sinking fund, fire department expenses, and unification effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Bennington
Prospect Street
Main Street
Sage
Houghton Streets
Village Water Dept Surplus Reported For Year
The North Bennington Water Department posts income of 44066.60 and expenses of 35623.03 with a 8443.57 balance as the Jennings Deed dictates water rates cover costs. The calendar year basis covers 11 months. superintendent changes and office moves are noted along with a large East Mountain project costing 120483.88 funded partly by loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Bennington
Water Department
Jennings
Board of Water Commissioners
Kenneth R. Couch
Gerald L. Elwell
Couch
Elwell
Peter Lauzon
Stark Paper Co
Bonnie Perkins Squires
North Bennington Water Department
East Mountain
Elks Stag Party Saturday at Hoosick Falls Lodge
Hoosick Falls Lodge of Elks hosts Elk of the Year and Old Timers Night with a stag party. A turkey dinner is at 7 30 p.m. followed by the Elk of the Year award and pins for members reaching 25 30 35 40 45 and 50 years. 25 year guests are invited. reservations via the clubhouse. John Delarey is chairman of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Lodge of Elks
Elks
John Delarey
Readsboro Fire Truck Sent Back for Pump Repair
The Readsboro fire truck has been returned to the factory for work on the Darley pump after a malfunction was found during a service in Montpelier. Community notes cover local meetings, fund drives, school projects, church schedules, and town governance updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Readsboro
Fire Equipment Association
Nashua
N.H
Montpelier
South Readsboro
Mario
North Bennington group to meet at McCullough Library
North Bennington Villagers Homemakers Extension Group will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. The topic Creative Stitchery will be discussed and Mrs Edward Simonds will demonstrate embroidery of burlap handbags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villagers Homemakers Extension Group
McCullough
Edward Simonds
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Sheilah Miller
Snow
Whitman
Cold Spring Road
Tyler Resch
Resch
Tony Altobell
Hoosick Falls Central School
Emal EY
A&p
B.B.P
Depot Street
Bennington, VT
Bennington Road
Kit Foster
North Village
Elizabeth Dwyer
Village Water Dept
Mt. Anthony Union High School
James White
Bennington County Forester
Vermont Department of Forests and Parks
Howard E. Stevens
South Shaftsbury
Joe Swayze
PTA
Boy Scouts
Grange
4-H
Walter H. Beebe
New Smyrna Beach
Fla
James B. Campbell
Red Cross Fund
Jerome J. Hevey Jr
John S. McCormick Jr
Russell Fenn
Dorset
Harold B. Glans
East Dorset
W. Byrd LaPrade
Landgrove
Alden Wires
Peru
C.A. Roberts
Rupert
John Slade
Winhall
Clinton Birch
Readsboro Central School
St. Joachim
Henry Dandeneau
Lavenia Mowe
Lorraine Lowe
Northfield Inn
Northfield
George Michael
Richard Barret
Spon
Mt. Hermon
Simmon
Haynes & Kane, Inc
Main St
Stavens & Frost
Vermont
Complete Water Systems
Hote! Putnam
Heath
City & State
Olan Mills
Perl d
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!