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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1975
Page
14
The planning commission schedules tonight’s 7:30 zoning and town plan hearing at Bennington Elementary School to accommodate expected attendee turnout. Details appeared in The Banner March 12 with major changes explained by Planning Commission Chairman Paul Bohne III. another hearing is set for April 29 before formal action.
Supervisory union members vote 19 to 1 to grant Sleeman a five year deal, with Fiske dissenting. The board also rejects a proposed title of assistant superintendent in favor of administrative assistant, outlining duties and a salary of 18500. Reorganization places curriculum planning under the superintendent and admin assistant, with Murray's position funded only if state funds appear. Axt’s duties remain, salary funded externally, and the budget for 1975 76 is set at 84842, down from 103960. the board elects officers and notes a new baby arrival for Axt before adjourning with a supper.
Supt Sleeman notes attrition leaves one part time post. Harrington argues the district cannot trim the budget as voters mandated while deeming Bennington and Mt Anthony programs as frills. He warns of petitioned alternatives if budgets fail again. Treasurer warns of $160,147 in uncollected taxes risking cash deficit. Directors split on Mt Anthony budget with Winslow absent.
Okin says the hospital will be phased down not closed with continued outpatient care. Some centers ready for the new program, others to be expanded, and patient numbers at Waterbury have fallen from 630 in two years. In Bennington Court Peter Baker, 20, of Williamstown pled guilty to nighttime breaking and entering at a Pownal camp and received nine months to two years suspended, with probation. Betty Ursha, 46, of South Dorset pled guilty to DUI in Manchester, fined $150, license suspended one year, and informed about the CRASH Program.
Bennington School District approves a four classroom open space at Catamount Elementary after heated debate led by director David J. Allen who warned of budget risk. The plan, proposed by Principal David O. Morse with faculty backing, would house 90 to 100 students in a single space with three teachers and two aides, to be evaluated by a public meeting and parental straw vote within budget limits.
The board decided to hold a public meeting next Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m. The session is public to vote on going into executive session to discuss a personnel problem previously discussed Wednesday night.
Obituaries from Bennington and nearby towns record the deaths of Gerald Nelson Dabney Lackey Sr. and Mrs Alden LaCroix plus Miss Theona Toni Felopulos and others. Nelson Dabney Lackey Sr. of Wilmington died at 65 after a short illness. Mrs Alden LaCroix died after a long illness. Theona Felopulos, Bennington native and former restaurant worker, died in Florida. Funeral and calling hours set in several cases with memorial and burial plans noted.
Bennington Opportunity Council directors unanimously approved an 85 855 dollar budget effective April 1. The plan includes a 5 percent staff raise and relies on continuing federal funds, county shares, food stamp administration, and local revenue sources. Details cover garden plots, credit counseling, and potential budget cuts to government programs.
Selectman Timothy Corcoran demanded a retraction after The Banner used the phrase several times in the past two years regarding his nominations of Carl Capella to town boards. Records show Capella was nominated on March 19, 1974 for the Water Board and again on March 14, 1975, with Capella appointed in executive session.
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