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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1968

Page

6

Wilmington zoning board rejects Chimney Hill cluster plan

The Wilmington Zoning Board of Adjustment, voting 3-0, refused a Chimney Hill vacation home cluster development plan for failing to meet the minimum one acre density and found no public interest or hardship justifying a variance. The ruling leaves 300 plus small lots without clear build approval and may prompt rehearing or court appeal by Chimney Hill.

Wilmington Zoning Board of Adjustment Chimney Hill Wilmington Board Gerald Osler Windham County Tom Cullen Atty John D. Carbine Rutland Zoning Board Porter Farwell Philip O. Ware Lensey Cole Earl Howe Meyer Sperry McLean Beaver Brook Realty Vt. 9 Town Beaver Brook Harold Gore Kenneth Booz Henry Meyer Booz Sperry and McLean Sperry-McLean Cole Richard Helen Chapman Earl Rufus III

COP Candidate Davis Visits Wilmington Thursday Night

Deane C. Davis the Republican gubernatorial candidate will attend a 7 p.m. informal coffee at the Old Red Mill in Wilmington hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Lee Rich. Davis, a Vermont political veteran, aims to meet residents without speeches and has a long record in state government and business leadership including leadership roles at National Life Insurance and the Vermont Development Credit Corporation. Brownies from Troop 85 are reminded to bring fly swatters to this week’s meetings for a Mother's Day project.

Wilmington Deane C. Davis Barre Washington County Wilson, Carver, Davis and Keyser Resolutions Committee Davis Vermont Ver National Life Insurance Company Rich Deane Davis

Wilmington Fatima Guild breakfast and parish events

The Wilmington Our Lady of Fatima Church Guild held its first communion breakfast at Skyline Restaurant after 9 a.m. Mass with 17 parishioners attending. A joint American Legion meeting at the Legion Building (Nelil's) on vt. 100 will discuss Memorial Day parade plans. A fashion show by the Wilmington Congregational Church School Guild drew 90 attendees featuring Spring and Summer lines from Casual House and J.E. Mann's with local models and volunteers. A Boy Scout canoe trip along the Connecticut River included Wilmington scouts led by Robert Southworth with help from Bruce Levenson, Carl Ball and Bruce Gavett.

Our Lady of Fatima Church Guild Skyline Restaurant Hogback Mountain Wilmington American Legion and Legion Auxiliary Legion Nelil’s Vt. 100 Della Lahar Wilmington Atty Edmund E. Lahar de Goesbriand Hospital Burlington Church School Guild Parmalee and Howe Mark Diane Gitzen Harriette Hamilton Verne Howe Bryce Maple Cathy Preston Lorraine Rufus Lynne Souliere Wayne Timmerman Timmerman Carol Miller Jamie Preston Lisa Shari Waterman Wilmington Boy Scout Marlboro Connecticut Robert Southworth Bellows Falls Brattleboro Putney Southworth Bruce Levenson Carl Ball Bruce Gavett

Scout troop meeting and fire auxiliary notes tonight

The Pownals Parents of Scouts of Troop 347, BSA, are asked to attend a 7:30 PM informational meeting at the Scout Hut where Scoutmaster Rolland Roy will outline summer camping plans and activities. The North Pownal Fire Department Auxiliary meets at 7:30 PM at the firehouse to plan a May 15 food sale, refreshments provided by local hosts after the session.

Troop 347 BSA Rolland Roy North Pownal

Rupert Democrats Select Delegates for State Convention

Rupert delegates to the state Democratic convention are Kenneth McKeighan of Rupert and William H. Meyer with Mrs. Bertha Meyer of West Rupert. Alternates are Arthur Blomberg, Herman Higgins and Mrs. Margaret Higgins, all of West Rupert. The delegation is unpledged, though former Congressman Meyer has signaled support for Eugene McCarthy.

Rupert Kenneth McKeighan William H. Meyer Bertha Meyer West Rupert Arthur Blomberg Herman Higgins Margaret Higgins Meyer Eugene McCarthy

Gas Stove Gifted to Hoosick Seniors Center

Hoosick Falls N Y seniors group met at Elm Street center thanking Rudits Home Appliance for a donated gas stove. They plan fall fundraisers with fancy articles and preserves, and to repaint the clubroom with donated paint. A birthday cake honored George Sigmund as visiting Girl Scouts delivered handmade recipe holders for each senior member.

Hoosick Falls N. Y Hoosick Senior Center Elm Street William Greenwood Rudits Eva Shaw George Sigmund Mary Joe Cook Linda Searey Raymond Meaney Patty Vogler Lorrie Hyde Lorrie Hyde of Troop 368 Andrew Kipp

Grievance Day Set in West Rupert Office

Elsie T. Walther announces Grievance Day for West Rupert. The event is Saturday at 9 a.m. in the office of town clerk J. G. Bebee. The telephone contact 394-7706 is listed for information.

Elsie T. Walther J.G. Bebee West Rupert

Southern Line Poll Yields McCarthy Victory at Burr and Burton

At Burr and Burton Seminary a mock Democratic primary named Eugene J. McCarthy winner 105 to 92 over George Wallace. Wallace gains notice thanks to student campaign efforts led by William Fritts. RFK and Humphrey also gain support from student surrogates. About 270 of 325 voters cast ballots with a dozen ballots disqualified amid speeches in the gym.

Burr and Burton Seminary Bill Fritts Douglas Schlieder Debbie Schramm George Chase Eric Littman Clarence Chittenden Grace Parker Fritts Wallace McCarthy Miller Manchester U.S Eugene J. McCarthy E.H. Henry William Fritts Robert F. Kennedy New York Hubert H. Humphrey Edward Campbell BBS Susquehanna University Selingsgrove Montgomery Ala Miss Parker Vermont RFK Philip H. Hoff Humphrey Campbell

Dorset Town Meeting Tonight May Rescind March 5 Votes

Dorset voters convene a 7:30 town meeting at the elementary school called by selectmen and school district directors to decide five articles. Two may rescind March 5 votes, including Article 16 on splitting the meeting and the school budget. If rescinded, new votes will occur on a revised budget with items cut. An additional article asks for a $500 allocation for police communications and expenses.

Dorset Bennington County

Rev Coffin To Speak At Williams

Williams College prepares for a public lecture by Rev William Sloane Coffin Jr the Yale chaplain and former Williams chaplain. Coffin a noted anti draft protest leader is under federal indictment with Dr Benjamin Spock. Lecture titled Kairos will be held Friday at 8 p.m. in Chapin Hall Williams College.

Williamstown Mass William Sloane Coffin Jr Yale University Williams College Chapin Hall Coffin Benjamin Spock

Hoosick Falls Hosts Gymnastic Exhibition At Central School

Hoosick Falls saw a fifth annual gymnastic exhibition at Hoosick Falls Central School with Grades 7-12 students participating on Monday night. Earlier, elementary gymnasts performed at their exhibition last month. A false fire alarm at a local Tansitor Company plant sprinkler hookup triggered the response, according to fire department officials.

Tansitor Company Hoosick Falls Central School

Arlington Selectmen Seek State-Backed Arlington Sewers

Arlington Selectmen authorize Aronzo B Reed Inc to obtain state and other sources information for a financed Arlington sewer plan. A Vermont state approval could lead to a drawn up plan with Water Resources Department backing if the town proceeds. Reed provided a rough sketch. Webster Martin’s free preliminary survey was not chosen.

Arlington Aronzo B. Reed, Inc Vermont Gordon Hard State Water Resources Department Hard Reed Webster-Martin

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