Bennington Tax Appeals Rise After Reappraisal
Bennington property owners filed 60 appeals against 1973 tax appraisals. Forty five go to state tax commissioner and eight to Bennington County Chancery Court after BCA decisions. A prior year few pursued these levels. wide revaluations by Cole Layer Trumble spurred record appeal activity. About a quarter of BCA dismissals seek further review. Law allows appeals to either county chancery court or tax commissioner. the latter panel travels from Montpelier to hear Bennington cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Civil Authority
Bennington
State Tax Commissioner
BCA
Sisters
County Chancery Court
Tax Commissioner
Montpelier
Bennington Senior Citizens Holiday Gift and Food Sale
Senior Citizens of Bennington host a Saturday sale on November 17 featuring holiday gifts and food items. The event location is listed but not specified in the readable text. Proceeds support senior programs and community services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Engagement of Pamela Grobuski to Robert Benkoski
Pamela Grobuski and Robert Benkoski announced their engagement. Pamela, a 1973 Hoosick Falls Central School graduate and Putnam Memorial Hospital employee, will study at Fanny Allen Memorial School of Nursing in Burlington. Rob, an Eagle Square plant employee, is to attend Hudson Valley Community College. No wedding date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosick Falls Central School
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Bennington
Fanny Allen Memorial School of Nursing
Burlington
Eagle Square
Shaftsbury
Hudson Valley Community College
Sheriffs to hear of police course
The Bennington County Sheriffs Department will meet at the county courthouse on South Street at 7:30 p.m. Sheriff John E. Maloney announces that Thomas Accuasti of Hudson Valley Community College will discuss a police science course to be offered in Hoosick Falls soon. Refreshments follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington County
Maloney
Thomas Accuasti
Police Science Department
Hudson Valley Community College
Hoosick Falls
Car flips over in Bennington. driver unhurt
A Bennington man escaped injury when his car, a 1968 Mustang driven by Gerald A. Gras, 20, went out of control on Carpenter Hill Road at 10:55 PM Monday and flipped onto its top after tires dug into gravel. The incident followed a two car collision earlier that morning on School Street near Main Street, causing moderate damage to a 1972 Toyota driven by John C. Phillips, 24, and minor damage to a 1967 Chevelle driven by John E. Rose, 27. Phillips stopped to yield for traffic when Rose rear ended him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Carpenter Hill Road
Gerald A. Gras
Gras
John C. Phillips
John E. Rose
School Street
Main Street
Phillips
Rose
Rutland College names admissions and PR aide
Sister Mary Inelda Welch of the College of St. Joseph the Provider announced Richard O. Hammond as associate director of admissions. Hammond, Rutland resident and former 15 year insurance manager, will recruit students and steer the college's public relations as the school aims to enroll 250 degree candidates for 1974 1975.
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Rutland
Mary Inelda Welch
College of St. Joseph
Richard O. Hammond
Hammond
Springfield College
Springfield
Mass
Rutland County
American Cancer Society
Grace Congregational United Church of Christ
Rutland Rotary Club
Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce
Vermont
The
College of St. Joseph the
Provider
Experts call for alternative power sources debate
Three experts urged curbing nuclear power and pursuing alternatives. Dr Dean Abrahamson of Minnesota warned about atomic byproducts and sabotage risks at plants. Dr Arthur Tamplin, former AEC physicist, echoed sabotage concerns. Dr David Inglis of Massachusetts urged exploring other electricity production methods.
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Putney
UPS
Dean Abrahamson
University of Minnesota
Arthur Tamplin
Atomic Energy Commission
David Inglis
University of Massachusetts
The
Conservation Society of Southern Vermont
Governor’s Commission On
Abrahamson
Tamplin
Inglis
Bennington County Conservation District to elect supervisor
Bennington County Natural Resources Conservation District voters will choose one supervisor in the Dec 3 election. Eligible voters are landholders in the district who may vote in person at the Federal Building Bennington. The winner will serve a five year term starting Jan 1 1974 and the candidate is Robert Graf of Rupert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington County
Robert ©. Graf
Rupert
Vermont
Eastern Star visitation set for Mt Anthony chapter event
Mrs Ingrid Hirsch and Robert M McFall will visit the Mt Anthony chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star on Wednesday November 7. Supper at 6 30 followed by the meeting. The Norman Burdick family will sing between supper and the meeting. Five district supervisors manage the district with help from the Agency of Environmental Conservation the U S Soil Conservation Service and the Natural Resources Conservation Council. Board members include Merritt S Hewitt Jr Albert Horst Henry Strohmaier and Howard E Wilcox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingrid Hirsch
East Arlington
Robert M. McFall
South Dorset
Mt. Anthony
Order of the Eastern Star
Norman Burdick
Williamstown
Mass
Agency of Environmental Conservation
U.S. Soil
Bennington Court Proceedings Detail Multiple Guilty Pleas
In Bennington District Court Judge John P. Morrissey presided as defendants pleaded guilty to petit larceny, DUI and related charges. Karen M. Lindsey and John L. Polucci faced fines and suspensions, while Jeffrey M. Galusha entered not guilty pleas on several offenses. Other defendants faced charges of breaking and entering, DUI, and suspended license with varied bail, conditions, and probation terms. Several cases were continued and others released with recognizance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington District Court
John P. Morrissey
Karen M. Lindsey
Bassidy Road
Pittsfield
Mass
Bennington
Nichols
Lindsey
John L. Polucci
Rutland
Jeffrey M. Galusha
Arlington
Shaftsbury
Joseph T. Masia
Pownal
Helen Masia
Daniel F. Lyons
LeRoy E. Thomas
Holy Cross
Mary R. Best
Sunderland
Hyland H. Capin
Michael J. Dailey
Free tuition for Vermont seniors with Green Mountain Passport
Vermont state college presidents and Provost Babcock agree to admit 65 plus Vermonters as part-time, tuition-free students using the Green Mountain Passport which also serves as a lifetime senior ID and admits to state events, museums, sites, and parks. Residents apply at town clerk for a $2 card. changes of residence trigger a free replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Vermont
Robert Babcock
Green Mountain
Bennington Briefs Local meetings and events listed
Community notices from Bennington include Planned Parenthood clinic session on Nov 8 at 6 30 pm at 439 Main St with Betty Sue Atwood. King’s Daughters meeting Nov 7 at 3 pm at 210 Washington Ave. a golden wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Charles E Keough at Knights of Columbus Hall on Oct 20. Women’s Fellowship program at Second Congregational Church Nov 6. Senior Citizens bowling results at Bennington Lanes. Junior Girl Scout Troop 392 inviting new members. a sale of furniture and household items on Church Street Shaftsbury Nov 9 4 pm to 8 pm and Nov 10 10 am to 2 pm. an insurance advertisement from Shea Agency Inc. Bennington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Planned Parenthood Clinic
Main St
Bennington
Betty Sue Atwood
New York
Massachusetts
Illinois
Connecticut
Vermont
Knights of Columbus Hall
Charles E. Keough
The
West Road
Women’s Fellowship
Second Congregational Church of
Bennington Court Fines Paid In Late Oct To Early Nov
A list records payments made to Bennington District Court for fines after guilty or no contest pleas. Names include Ralph A. Bruno and Brenda L. Kimrey with 50 and 35 dollars respectively, among many others across multiple initials and organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington District Court
Ralph A. Bruno
Brenda L. Kimrey
William B. Greene
Marvin J. Ainsworth
Charles A. Cooley
James F. Kroury
Huey C. Lindsay
William F. Napier
William J. Drunsie
William S. Forbes
Harvey Pratt
Roberta van Laven
VLA
David Gil
Jack J. LaFlamme
Iris A. Schneider
FSL
Robert S. Sheldon
Elizabeth L. Clair
Rodney W. Hoard
Bennington area funerals for Andrews Hart and Belland
Funeral services were held for H Percey Andrews of 311 North Bennington Road at Hanson Walbridge Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth W. Costin officiating. Burial followed at Center Shaftsbury Cemetery. Andrews died Oct. 31 at Putnam Memorial Hospital. Also funeral services for Francis Lee Hart of 212 Beech Street were conducted at St Francis de Sales Church with Msgr. Francis B. Flanagan officiating. Hart died Oct. 31 after a long illness at Putnam Memorial Hospital. Finally David L. Belland’s funeral was at St Jerome’s Church East Dorset, with burial in St Jerome’s Cemetery. Belland died Oct. 31 at Rutland Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Percey Andrews
Bennington Road
Bennington
Hanson
W.E. Dailey Company
Mr. Andrews
Center Shaftsbury Cemetery
Costin
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Francis Lee Hart
Beech St
St. Francis de Sales Church
Francis B. Flanagan
Mahar and Son
Dennis
John
Michael
Lee Hart
Ralph Bevis
William Hattat
Flanagan
Hart
Park Lawn Cemetery
Msgr
David L. Belland
St. Jerome’s
East Dorset
Leo Racine
St. Jerome’s Cemetery
Howard Dufresne
Harry Barber
James Bowen
Wilmur Parkinson
Brewster Funeral Home
Mr. Belland
Rutland Hospital
Price Rise Deceiving in Real Estate Column
The article argues that rising new home prices yield more value, citing 1963 to 1970 figures: median price up from 18000 to 27000, square footage from 1365 to 1600, baths from 1.6 to 2, and appliances like air conditioning and dishwashers increasing. It notes resale values support the view and cites Mr. Hoisington of Hoisington Realty for reader inquiries.
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Hoisington
Vermont Association of Realtor Boards
Hoisington Realty
Main St
Common motor vehicle offenses under uniform traffic ticket law
ESL exceeding the legal speed limit SS or FSSS failure to stop for a stop sign VLR violation of the law of the road NL no license VNI vehicle not inspected DE defective equipment LTS operating after sunset without lights NR operating motor vehicle without registration PNA plates not assigned NLP operating without learner's permit VRR stopping at railroad crossing ROO obedience to enforcement officers FSL failure to stop for traffic control signal PSB passing school bus 4P four people in front seat RF failure to file accident report PNL permitting unlicensed driver to operate motor vehicle MEP covers motorcycles no face protection NH covers motorcycles no head gear ORL over axle limit ORL or OLT over road limit MIC no license in possession PNPZ parking in no parking zone
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PNL
PNPZ
AARP Meeting Set With Holiday Sale At Colgate Hall
The AARP will hold its monthly meeting this Thursday at 1 30 in Colgate Hall at the Baptist Church. A pre Christmas sale offers candies fruit bread cookies and other items. Amelia Lyons Margaret Powell Dorothy Martin and Mr and Mrs Arthur Roberts will collect items from those unable to attend. The film Because We Care will be shown and county Cancer Society speakers will give brief remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association of Retired Persons
AARP
Colgate Hall
Baptist Church
Amelia Lyons
Margaret
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Pamela Grobuski
Grobuski
Benkowski
Masonic Temple
Citzens Club
Bennington Convalescent Home
Crescent Manor
Prospect Manor
Louise Gauthier
Peggy Coulter
Teresa Simmons
Monica Murray
Rutland College
P.r. Aide
Richard
OES
Thomas Cohen
New York City
Manchester Depot
Peter Ennis
Manchester
Axel F. Zobel
Jerry Viault
Robert R. Rogers
Eagle Bridge
N.Y
Richard B. Pitt
West Hartford
Conn
Brian M. Peterson
Enfield
Hays
Kan
UPI
Hays Daily News
Dodge City Globe
Jim Cook
Loren Stanton
Sarah Smith
Brendan Bristol
Jeanne Schmedlen
Evelyn Steimel
Bennington Briefs
King’s
R.D. Jenney
Washington Avenue
Bennington Lanes
Irene O’grady
Harold Prebble
Church Street
Shea Agency Inc
Southern Vermont Insurance Center
Thomas M. Beshara
Elio DiBaise
James Montrone
Kurt P. Keller
Craig J. Heavens
Gareth J. Knights
Kenneth T. Plantin
Dorothy H. Prince
David P. Shoterbeck
Mabel L. Wilson
NLP
Hiram J. Green
Jane van Vranken
VRR
Alexander A. Benevilli
FSSL
Muriel M. Bushnell
Maurice N. Carron
Leo J. Farley
Thomas J. Kleeman
Cynthia F. Knox
Otis L. Crandall
Stephen A. Eccleston
Sharon L. Harrington
James G. Plaff
Laura M. Potts
David E. Stimson
David Weisman
Henry H. Wilson
Bruce R. Briggs
Jane
A. Davis
Howard M. Green
Lowell W. Green
Mark G. Hayes
Larz F. Neilson
Edwin W. Warren
Dorothy H. Lawrence
Christopher H. Bartte
Gun Y.M. Burns
Lawrence E. Cross
Wendell H. Parker
Frederick A. Schmigel Jr
Robert G. Traynor
Ernest E. Weeks
Richard P. Callahan
Carol A. Baumback
Marjorie H. Doubleday
PSB
Michael J. DiGangi
Maud S. Ives
Robert C. Zentz
Peter C. Audit
Keith R. Jelley
Mark J. Scholnick
Joan M. Becker
Frank Beahe
Elizabeth R. Cornwall
Donald F. Lorom
Edward L. Thompson
James LaCroix
FLA
William Andrus
Kenneth Cestrone
Walter F. Conway
Brian Domina
Paul Gauthier
David LaPlant
Linda Bacci
VIII
Raymond G. White
William W. Williams
Terry A. Merrow
WCB
Robert P. Martello
Christopher R. Cooley
PNA
VNL
Lisa P. LaCroix
Gary S. Lackrow
Daniel M. Quaranto
Alexander C. Schwartz II
Laura F. Shattuck
Michael Williams
John N. Ficaciello
David L. Zinsser
James H. Rosenblum
Peter H. Houghton
Michael L. Morse
Horace T. Smith
John J. Waite
David E. Williams
Larry C. Hanks
NX Pnpz
Paul L. Lautner
Duane F. Baker
Danny J. Gordon
Oliver Hoag
Arlene G. Jones
David B. Therrien
Ronald W. Slade
PSL
Ronald J. Maccioli
Richard E. Mason
Bill Hoisington
G.R.I. Realtor
Southern
S. Greenberg
DIAL
Williams Choral Society
Kenneth Roberts
Benjamin Britten
Emma Willard School Chorus
Karan Armstrong
Metropolitan Opera
Mallory Walker
New York City Opera
David Clathworthy
Chapin Hall
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