EPA to Regulate Jackhammers Sparks Industry Uproar
EPA proposes new federal noise standards for pavement breakers and rock drills affecting 20 to 30 companies. Manufacturers say costs to modify tools will be passed to customers, while a separate portable compressor suit challenges EPA enforcement powers and recalls. The dispute highlights tensions between private industry and government regulation amid broad noise-reduction goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
U.S. Court of Appeals
District of Columbia
Chicago
New York
Federal
Occupational Health and Safety Administration
Ingersoll Rand, Inc
Phillipsburg
N.J
U.S
Ingersoll Rand
Sandusky
Ohio
Bennington Property Transfers Cast Wide March Records
March transfers recorded in Bennington include Merrill and Marjorie Pleasant selling 210 Union St to Robert and Mary Guare for 32000, Hutchins selling 132 Coolidge Ave to Boutin for 30500, and Collier selling Beech St lot to LaMari for 24000. Also includes open land on Dewey St for 33000, a Bar ny Rd mobile home sale for 2500, Scarcy Lane residence for 25000, and Granger’s Route 67A office building for 65000. Additional transfers cover Jewett Dr, Barber St, Apple Hill lot 40, Imperial Ave, and other Bennington properties with prices from 6000 to 65000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Merrill F
Marjorie L. Pleasant
Robert S
Mary E. Guare
Union St
Robert A
Nicole G. Hutchins
James J
Laura J. Boutin
Coolidge Ave
Theron L. Collier
Bergenfield
N.J
Victor N
Katherine M. LaMari
Beech Street
John Wilkinson
John A. Sr
Viola A. Zink
Floral Park
N.Y
Dewey Street
Chester R
Alberta M. Burgess
David
Donna Wright
Barney Road
Daniel W. Wendell
North Bennington
Virginia Barber
Scarcy Lane
Granger Contracting Co., Inc
Worcester
Mass
Peter V
Barbara I. Holden
Jewett Drive
James A
Judith P. Kieslich
Burlington, Vt
Patricia A. Miller
Barber St
Robert P
Helen L. Jarvis
Equitable Life Assurance Society
White Plains
Apple Hill
Francis B. Jr
Washington Ave
Donald S
Natalie R. Roach
William Millard
Bradford St
William H. Morse
Francis B. Woodward
Center Street
East Street
Jurgen W
Fern Hansen
Douglas E. Jr
Judith A. Hill
Imperial Ave
Mileage data shows old cars not fuel savers
SOUTHFIELD Michigan UP I reports Leslie Henry curator of the Henry Ford Museum says old cars do not beat modern ones on mileage. He tested museum vehicles and found 1911 Chalmers 10 mpg 1920 Pierce Arrow 10 mpg 1922 Lincoln V eight 10 mpg and 1916 Packard Twin Six only 8 mpg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southfield
Mich
UPI
Leslie Henry
Henry Ford Museum
Dearborn
Henry
Chalmers
Pierce-Arrow
Correction: Gas price error in last Saturday’s Banner
The Banner corrects the March 7 gasoline survey price for West Main Chevron noting regular gas was 59.9 per gallon, not 62.9. The paper regrets the error and apportions the correction to readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Main Chevron
Mach family to reopen Pawlet Station as year round cafe
Edie and Gib Mach purchased the Pawlet Station restaurant, planning a April 1 opening with year round hours from 7 am to 8 pm. The couple envision a family atmosphere with homemade soups breads salads and umbrella tables, serving locals, truckers and valley tourists. Edie will cook while Gib keeps a Granville job, joining evenings and weekends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Ringgold
Pawlet
Bennington
Albany
Edie
Gib Mach
Pawlet Lifers
Charlie Shinn
Gib
Granville
Manchester
New York
New Hampshire
Mettowee Valley
Pawlet’s
Machs
Telescope Chair Co
N.Y
Shinn
Lee McChesney
Bennington Chamber weighs in on bills and Route 7 plan
The Greater Bennington Chamber of Commerce board tackles national and state legislation. It opposes the Common Sites picketing bill for construction delays, supports regional economic development grants, advocates completion of the Super Route 7 bypass with business assistance, and weighs in on HR 5744 minimum wage changes and related labor issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Bennington Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
U.S. Senate
House
Vermont
Chamber
Patrick Leahy
Robert Stafford
James M. Jeffords
Stafford
Jeffords
Leahy
Bennington County
Bennington
Rutland
Richard Snelling
Agency of Development and Community Affairs
Arthur Kreizer
Greater Bennington
Amtrak seeks closure of Brattleboro ticket office
Amtrak may close the Brattleboro station ticket office if the Interstate Commerce Commission approves the petition by National Railroad Passenger Corp. If allowed, the station’s passenger agent would be removed. The office has operated since December 30 1973. Public protest should be sent to the ICC secretary in Washington DC 20006.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattleboro
Amtrak
Interstate Commerce Commission
National Railroad Passenger Corp
L.D. Magnan
Vermont
Montpelier
Washington, D.C
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C.S. Monitor
New Andrick Studios
Donald Bogardus
Hoosick Falls
William Andrick
Church St
John St
Andricks
George McInerney
Kay LaPorte
Georgiana Parker
First Vermont Bank
FDIC
New York Times
Lee
Rutland Railroad
South Wallingford
David J. Newell
Maytag
Monument Plaza
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