Zoning debates shape plans across Bennington area
Arlington moves toward interim zoning with a draft ordinance to be presented to selectmen. Shaftsbury pursues a permanent ordinance amid confusion from numerous state laws. Manchester and Woodford also push for zoning, while Sunderland Sandgate and Bennington area towns await clarity on state statute procedures through BCRPC guidance.
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Arlington
Bennington County Regional Planning Commission
Commission
Arlington Planning Commission
BCRPC
Lawrence Pratt
Planning Commission
Pratt
Shaftsbury
Thomas W. Hall Jr
Hall
Woodford
Lawrence Moore
Stowe
Arthur Noonan
Mont
Overlock Captures Pinewood Derby Championship
Billy Overlock won his second Grand Championship at the Cub Scout pack 331 Pinewood Derby in Shaftsbury on Wednesday night, his third Webelos title. Finalists were Bernie Miller Michael Leonard and Matthew Broomhall. About 60 people attended. high school students placed extravagant bets. The race ended around 8 p.m. as semi finalists tried their luck against the remarkable car. Cars were handmade with dads helping. undersides were shaved to avoid track scraping. The derby will return next year, though Billy plans to move away soon.
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Shaftsbury
Billy Overlock
Bernie Miller
Michael Leonard
Matthew Broomhall
Billy
Food and Candy Sale at Shaftsbury Church
A food and candy sale sponsored by the Finance Committee will be held Saturday March 22 at First United Methodist Church Shaftsbury from 10 a.m. until sold out with a limited supply of Kathryn Reich candy available.
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First United Methodist Church
Shaftsbury
Kathryn Reich
Finance Committee
West Mountain Farm hosts busy dining room over weekend
The dining room at West Mountain Farm drew many skiers and local residents who enjoyed food and hospitality, making it a popular spot during the weekend festivity.
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West Mountain Farm
Embury Jermain Churches Hold Quarterly Conference
Cambridge New York reports that the United Embury and United Jermain Methodist Churches held a quarterly conference at Embury Church. A ham supper preceded the meeting and officers for 1969 were elected, with District Superintendent John Rhinesmith presiding and many lay and committee positions filled.
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Cambridge
N.Y
United Embury
United Jermain Methodist Churches
Embury
WSCS
John Rhinesmith
Bennington
Everett Perry
Gordon Byars
Fremont Meerworth Jr
James
George Lobdell
James Lake
Dewey McCart
Maurice Perry
Council On Ministries
James Perry
Howard Robinson
Donna George
Sarah Allen
John Souness
Maurice Andrew
Donald George
Health and Welfare Ministries
Robert Niles
Shaftsbury mulls permanent zoning timing shift
Shaftsbury voters urged early permanent zoning at Town Meeting but planners warn the 1968 development act may require a plan first and a separate ballot. The zoning commission is revived, and officials prepare to restart the zoning push amid legal transition uncertainties.
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Shaftsbury
Bennington Regional Planning Commission
Shaftsbury Commission
Tom Hall
Moore
Hall
Pownals Scouts urged to pay registration by deadlines
Pownal Troop 347 reminds members to pay the $5 annual registration at the next Tuesday meeting at 7 p.m. in the Scout Hut. March 31 is the last day to pay the fee split as $1 to National Council $2 for Boy's Life and $2 for badges and expenses. Additional deadlines: April 30 for the $5 summer camp fee and July 5 for the $7.50 balance for Camp Sunrise at Orwell.
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Scouts of
Pownal
National Council
Camp Sunrise
Orwell
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American Gem Society
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Florence Allen
Donna Andrew
Amy Barnewall
John Barnewall
Laurie George
Catharine Harrington
Anne Kyer
Mildred McCart
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Robert Marsh
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Linda Niles
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John Parent
Marjorie Parent
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Julia Rea
Myra Sisson
Dorothy Taber
Alice Taber
Maurice Taber
Mary Taber
Clifton Tracy
Eleanor
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Fishman’s
Tanta
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Save-Way
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Mammoth Mart
Haynes
Kane Inc
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Suhdus Bus
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Auto Parts, Inc
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