Arlington Act 250 hearing weighs Battenkill flooding risks
Arlington officials and residents debated a proposed five acre sewage plant in the floodway fringe as silt and dredging questions shaped the act 250 review. Engineers argued the facility would barely raise the 100 year flood, while locals warned of continued flooding and property damage along Route 313.
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Arlington
Henry Breunich
Battenkill
Board of Selectmen
Breunich
Eileen Whitley
Ernest Mattison Sr
Richard Snelling
Whitley
Margaret B. Battelle
Steven MacKenzie
Harry Columbo
Dubois and
King of Randolph
Bennington County
Commission
Manchester seeks more works money
Manchester officials pursue additional public works funds besides existing 397000 for sewer extensions and 118242 school additions. Town Manager says exploring local share of town village sewer project about 355000 plus 279000 for 4000 feet of extensions. Engineering report costs 4685 not reimbursable.
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Manchester — Selectmen
Henry Lambert
Selectmen
NARFE Chapter Honors Callaghan at May Meeting
Dalton resident Leonard M Callahan received a citation for meritorious service from the Washington office of the National Association of Retired Federal Employes at Pittsfield Chapter 428 NARFE’s May 12 meeting held at the Red Cross House. Stephen Newton presented the award. Callahan also received a past president’s pin. He has served as second vice president of the State Federation of Chapters for a year and as Pittsfield chapter president for three years, declining renomination but remaining on the executive board. Twenty five members attended and one new member was inducted. Ruth Clairmont and Alice Richards catered refreshments.
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Dalton
Mass
Leonard M. Callahan
Washington
National Association of
Pittsfield
Red Cross
Stephen Newton
Callahan
State Federation of Chapters
NARFE
Ruth Clairmont
Alice Richards
Roundhouse Rocks Trigger Loud Debate At Manchester Meeting
A Manchester selectmen’s session heatedly debated Roundhouse rock music practices with Route 11 and 30 residents claiming sleepless nights from the sound. The panel learned the venue lacked a current entertainment permit, prompting a pause on new permits until outside sound limits are established and guidance from an attorney. Residents Samuel and Mrs. Ratcher asserted noise issues persist despite being 300 feet away. Police noted the noise penetrated exterior walls, while Roundhouse owner Richard Finlay insisted the building is well insulated and compliant with state bar and fire rules.
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Manchester
Selectmen
Roundhouse
Route 11
Samuel Ratcher
Frank Dupree
Jim Webb
Richard Finlay
K & M Railroad Corporation
Tax Mapping Aims to Rationalize Rensselaer Assessments
Anne Eisenmenger reports from Hoosick Falls on William Montgomery describing Rensselaer County tax maps. The maps show borders, acreage and owners, will be reviewed by state officials, and then shown to owners for corrections. Many towns still assess at 5 to 10 percent of market value, with 140 court challenges pending.
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Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Rensselaer County
William Montgomery
Montgomery
Rensselaer
Racing Commission to rule on Rule 40
Vermont Racing Commission will hold a semi annual meeting in Montpelier at 136 State St on Thursday June 9 at 11 a.m. A hearing will consider amendment to Rule 40 restricting minor attendance at tracks to ages six through 14 when accompanied by a parent or guardian and requiring employment ID for minor employees, with further conditions.
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Montpelier
Vermont Racing Commission
State St
Roundhouse issues and town board actions at BRSU meeting
The Union District 23 meeting was canceled while Roundhouse Manager Bruce James urged valuing artistic merit of acts. The selectmen granted a 60 day temporary permit to Joseph Solari for a new night club with bluegrass or guitar music. Liquor license approved for John Baulski as Little One Restaurant winds down. Several sign applications approved or pending, with a temporary moratorium until new sign code is adopted.
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Finlay
Henry Lambert
Roundhouse
Bruce James
James
Ratcher
The
Selectmen
Joseph Solari
Mountain View
Solari
John Baulski
Little One
Eastman
Steve Brown
Melissa Burns
Bennett Street
Ms. Burns
Zecher
North Bennington School Meeting Set for June 22
North Bennington voters will gather Wednesday June 22 to conduct routine business and approve a budget for next year. Incumbent Lionel Nowak plans to retire from the school board after 15 years, urging a successor with children in elementary grades. he will remain on the Mt Anthony Union board. Other incumbents are Mrs. Betty Riley and John Scarey Jr. Candidates must file intent between June 2 and June 9 with District Clerk Donald Cherbonneau.
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North Bennington
Lionel Nowak
Nowak
Mt. Anthony
Betty Riley
John Scarey Jr
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Columbo
Kelton Miller
Joseph Parks
Douglas Schner
Vermont
Parks
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
State Department of Fish and Game
Dog
MacKenzie
State Environmental Board
Richard Phillips
State Agency of Environmental Conservation
Public Works
Gregory Burke
Callaghan
Corporation
Marty Nitka
Ludlow
Vermont Occupational and Safety Health Administration
VOSHA
Katcher
Nitka
By Anne Eisenmenger
New York
BRSU
Union District 23
Mobil Guide
Manchester Center
Bulova
Caravelle
Plante
Jewelers
Main St
Bennington
Channel c
Citizens Band
OF “Citizens
Radio Shack
Paramount Pictures
Fields Company
Paul LE Mat
Candy Clark
Ann Wedgeworth
Brantem
Cineama i
Seaenae
Ora Eee
Joseph Losey
FBI
Paul Newman
Robert Redford
Robert Shaw
George Roy Hill
N. Bennington
Bennington Banner
Pownal, VT
Spring St
Williamstown
Marie- Christine Barrault
Victor Lanoux
Charles Tachella
Jean
IBF
Niks
Brei
Duntams
Pineapple
Mini
Saxony
Elm Street
Paes
Fasmor
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