Londonderry Planning Commission Eyes New Zoning Ordinance
Londonderry planning officials convened to draft a fresh zoning ordinance as towns from Manchester to Chester proceed cautiously. A Londonderry drafting committee led by P William Polk aims to present a clear proposal for public hearings and a November election, with support growing among residents and local leaders.
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Londonderry Planning Commission
Landgrove
Manchester
Chester
Gary Wehrwein
Londonderry
Planning Commission
William Polk
Ralph W. Rawson
Dorothy F. Claxton
Charles HH. Fierson
Pierson
Polk
Selectmen
Pete Cobb
Sinking Boat Mystery Satisfies Crowds in North Bennington
A Sunday 4 pm sighting in North Bennington drew Fire Department and onlookers to the Walloomsac River near the Stone Church. The hovering object proved to be an unoccupied pontoon from a school race cart, not a plane or glider, and no bodies were found.
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North Bensington
Stone Church
North Bennington
Wallonmsac
Betirington Village
Murphy Road
Prospect School
Shaftsbury petitions revote on outside reappraisal decision
Shaftsbury selectmen hear a petition with 178 signatures requesting a revote on outside reappraisal. The town earlier approved an 18000 dollar outside reappraisal and a 16000 dollar loan plan. a third measure for farm stabilization failed. Listers prepare about 500 tax reappraisal notices to mail by week’s end with changes split roughly half up and half down. Grievance Day set for property owners with changed assessments in Cole Hall.
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Shaftsbury
Ruth Browe
Cole Hall
Barth Vander Els
Vander Els
Cale Bull Mayal
Wood-carving Demonstration Opens 19th Season at Wesson Vermont Crafts
J Myers of Poultney headlines a May 27 28 wood carving demo at Wesson Vermont Craftsmen Inc marking the 19th season. The shop will run weekends until June 24 then seven days through October with Myers creating unique pine and leather fireplace bellows in bas-relief. Myers, a former English teacher, now pursues hand crafts and farming in Poultney and explains he began making bellows after needing one for a fireplace.
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Myers Noo
Poultney
Kay Marsh crowned queen at Hoosick Falls junior prom
Kay Marsh daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Marsh of North Hoosick was crowned queen of the Hoosick Falls Central School junior prom held at the school gym. Imaginative theme was Imagine with decorations. Prom court included Lynn Brandulik Jonathan Burns Rita Domine Rick Reinhardt Leslie Hume Gary Miller Debbie Manongian Terry Myers Carolline John Biller Kay Marsh Howard Wright Celix Wiles Bob Tappan Susan Keough Tony Kovage Linda Gilchress David Pierce Carol Brenenstuhl Donald St Hilaire. Kovage announced the winner as the crowd watched the grand march led by the new queen and escortes with music by The Stockades of Poughkeepsie.
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Kay Marsh
Couter
Hoosick Falls Central School
Lynn Brandalik
Johnethen Burns
Rita Domine
Rick Reinhart
Leslie Hume
Gary Miller
Debbie Manoogsin
Terry Myers
Carel Pine
John Biller
Miss Marsh
Howard Wright
Celia Niles
Bob Tappan
Susan Keough
Tony Kavage
Linda Gil
Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Herman Marsh
North Hoosick
Briday
Caroline
Michael Kavage
Wimner
Poughkeepsie
Frog Hollow Craft Center Nourishes Hands On Craft in Middlebury
In Middlebury Frog Hollow Craft Center sits in a restored mill by Otter Creek Falls. The center shows vivid glass artistry, textiles, pottery, and sculpture while offering classes for children and adults. Founders Allen Johnson Jr and Linda Johnson drive a non profit craft education nucleus with programs for schools, galleries, and regional touring Craft Festival.
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Eva Maria Dane
Middlebury
Otter Creek Falls
Middlebay
Frog Hollow Craft Center
Car Herware
Peter Laffin
Richard Wissler
Clarisse Schechter
Vermont
Frog Hollow
Nancy
University of Miami
Frog Hollow Éucation System
Frog Hollow Jury
Camporee Held in Pawlet by Taconic District Scouts
The Taconic District Ethan Allen Council Boy Scouts held its annual spring camporee at Frank Ross farm Pawlet with about two hundred participants from Bennington County. Troop 345 Bennington Panthers won the Skilleree, Troop 319 Danby Eagle Patrol was second, Troop 324 Pawlet Flat Tire Patrol took third, and Troop 333 Manchester Raccoon Patrol earned the best patrol flag. Activities included tree thinning stream clearance and pegg construction as part of Project 0.4.R. Catholic Mass occurred Saturday and Protestant services Sunday. Camporee chief Gilbert Mach of Pawlet supervised a campfire with songs and awards Friday night in drizzle.
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Pawlet
Taconic
Ethan Allen Council
Boy Scouts of America
Frank Ross
Bennington County
Bennington
Skilleree
Danby
Manchester
Gilbert Mach
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W—Bennington Banner
Mel Hanter
John Shuell
Peru
Pert
Oakley K. Porter
P. William Polker
Shaftsbury Revote
Frigidaire
Manly Thattaee
North Street
Vermont Bank and Trust
Javery
Ernest H. Javery
Aden H. Page
South Street
Frog Hollow Craft Association
Int
Craft Center
Hileman
Greenberg
Scott
Bdding
Castleton State College
University of Vermont
Division OF Continuing Education
Rutland Region Chamber
Castleton
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