Shaftsbury hearing on Velco 115kv line right of way
At a Cole Hall public hearing Velco seeks PSB approval to upgrade the Shaftsbury to Arlington 46kv line to 115kv, widening the right of way from Woodford to a substation and prompting questions about routes, property owner negotiations, and potential environmental and visual impacts. Neighbors, lawyers, and town officials weighed effects, compensation, and procedures as the process moves toward eminent domain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaftsbury
Cole Hall
Town Planning Board
Woodford
Arlington
Vermont Electric Power Co
Velco
Public Service Board
PSB
Manfred W. Ehrich
Robert H. Bucknall
Porter Noble
Central Vermont Public Service
CVPS
Ehrich
Winhall
Noble
Bondville
Bucknall’s
Roger Lovell
South Deerfield
Mass
Lovell
Highway Department
Arthur S. Faris
Faris
Colvin
Arthur J. O’dea
Lawrence Wasco
Selectmen
O’dea
Snow
Thomas Hall
Hall
Tony Altobell
K. Miller
Shaftsbury Selectmen
Town Planning Commission
Merton Snow
Peru school closes as tuition option diverts students
Peru voters approved closing the elementary school due to mounting costs and a shrinking school age population. Students may attend Manchester Elementary or Flood Brook School with the district paying transport. The June 30 closing followed a May 19 district vote and a June 10 deadline for parent choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Manchester
Flood Brook
Union
Mes
Robert Wright
Stratton
Dorset
Rupert and
Pawlet
Robert Wood
Manchester considers 86 acre land offer from Dupree for Skyline site
Manchester weighs an 86 acre parcel offer from Roy Dupree as alternative to selling 20 acres to Skyline Mobilehome Inc. Town Manager Oakley Porter says price could be about 150000 dollars total with zoning changes needed for industrial use. Skyline holds an option on other land. planning hearing set June 1 to explore Route 30 zoning change and possible industrial park development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bonenti
Manchester
Skyline Mobilehome Inc
Oakley K. Porter
Roy Dupree
Skyline
Dupree
Porter
Fairhaven
Route
Manchester Planning Commission
Coca
Planning Commission
Dufresne Pond Road
Pownal bids on new school addition fall within budget
The Pownal School Board opened 10 sealed bids for a new two level addition to Pownal Elementary. Five bids, including alternates, stay under the $792000 budget. apparent low bidder is Connecticut Valley Construction at 724987 total with alternates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geoffrey Chapman Pownal
Pownal Elementary
Connecticut Valley Construction Company of
North Springfield
Pownal
Duplex Construction Company
Glens Falls
N.Y
Nimble Thimbles 4-H Fashion Show At Bailey Hall
Arlington fashion show and baby contest showcased sewing skills of 4-H members led by Wanda Salter. Young contestants included Kimberly Wade and Laura Dusha with family ties to Princess Crawford. Gold seal sewing winners were Sue Wilcox Halli Gunther Denise Kaskey Hope Lane Princess Crawford Denise Putnam Sue Cole. Special baby contest awards went to Wayne Hoyt and Kimberly Wade. twins Mark and Matthew Wade also honored. The event concluded with treats and a ball planned for Friday at Arlington Memorial High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4-H Club
Bailey Hall
Wanda Salter
Kimberly Wade
Crawford
Laura Dusha
Dianne
Terry
Vicki Wilkins
Diane Moss
Jennifer Brophy
Shane Crawford
Timothy Clayton
Sue Wilcox
Halli Gunther
Denise Kaskey
Hope Lane
Princess Crawford
Denise Putnam
Sue Cole
Bennington County
Barre
Geer Brothers
Tom and
Richard
Daisy’’ Schwartzkopf
Wayne Hoyt
Gene Hoyt
Pvt
William Wade
Mark
Matthew Wade
Lori Snow
Ginger Shoff
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Kelton Miller
Donald Rushford
Pesticide Control Board
State Department of Agriculture
Fienberg
Bennington, VT
Edgar Harrington
Bennington County Humane Society
Jean Henry
the Humane Society
Fairgrounds
Ralph Fleming Jr
Manchester Rod and Gun Club
Rod and Gun Club
Charles Bonetti
Bennington-Rutland
First Congregational Church
Merck Foundation
James G. Anderson
Peter Francese and Son, Inc
Lenox
Gerald E. Morrissey
Bennington
H. Loney Construction Company
Brattleboro
Gordon and Sutton
North Adams
Wright and Morrissey
Burlington
Harvey Construction Company Inc
N.H
Candadian-American Constructors Ltd
New York
M.W. Goodell
Keene, N.H
Dion E. Reynolds Contracting Company
Concord
Helene Thompson
Royce Squiers
Marion Squiers
Charles
Menands
Timothy Squiers
Eileen Lippincott
St. Joan of Arc Church
Tim
James Squiers
Cambridge
Arlington Memorial High School
Gran
Triple ‘‘S
Grand Union Empire
Griffin Electric Co., Inc
Main St
Dial
Superduper
St. Bennington
Broiler
U.S
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