Regents aid formula endangers HFCS budget
Hoosick Falls Central School District could lose 72000 in state aid next year if the Regents proposal becomes law, forcing a tax hike of over 10 percent in Hoosick to fund a reasonable program. Superintendent Philip Leonard calls the plan a trial balloon and plans to lobby area legislators in East Greenbush.
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Anne Eisenmenger
Hoosick Falls
N.Y
New York
State Board of Regents
HFCS
Philip Leonard
Leonard
Hoosick
Board of Education
East Greenbush
Rensselaer County
Hoosick Falls Central School
Shenendehowa
Albany
Schenectady
Shortage of elderly housing noted in Manchester
Manchester officials and senior citizens gathered as Don Dickson of the Vermont Housing Finance Agency outlined funding paths for elderly housing. He described 40 year mortgages for non profits and 95 percent loans for private owners, with Section 8 rental aid covering 75 percent of rent for qualifying tenants. Local sponsors, land acquisition, and renovations were discussed, alongside town control concerns and upcoming Section 8 application opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie C. Bucholt
Manchester
Don Dickson
Vermont Housing Finance Agency
Dickson
United Counseling Service
Office On
Congregational Church
Manchester Village
Bennington County
HFA
Bradford Craig
Vermont Ecumenical Council
Woodstock
St. Johnsbury
Regional Planning Commission
Manchester Selectmen
Henry Lambert
Bill Barry
Agency of Human Services
Vermont Housing Department
State Housing Authority
Joe Hall
Bennington Housing Authority
BHA
Craig
Jan Williard
Vermont State Housing Authority
BRSU Consulting Teacher Grant Continues in 1976-77
The Bennington Rutland Supervisory Union received a 22660.50 grant from the Vermont Department of Education to cover 75 percent of Consulting Teacher Program costs for the 1976 77 school year. George Carpenter and William Bursack serve as consulting teachers, based at Manchester Elementary, serving nine area schools.
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Manchester
The
Bennington-Rutland Supervisory Union
BRSU
Vermont Department of Education
George Carpenter
Pool costs rise as membership falls in Hoosick Falls
Philip Leonard told the Kiwanis Club that the Weir Reynolds Community Pool, opened in 1968 and run by the Reynolds Foundation, saw operating costs rise to 8,073.74 annually with electricity up about 1,000. Membership dropped from 93 individuals and 244 families to 48 and 190, while this summer’s loss was 176.80 funded by the foundation. A $6,000 marbleite coating is needed. the fund holds 3,000 and must double. The skating rink profits from lessons and may host summer renovations for multi-use recreation.
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Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Weir Reynolds
Philip Leonard
Kiwanis Club
Reynolds Foundation
Hoosick
Leonard
Kiwanians
Reynolds-Gilchrist Memorial
Cambridge
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Shaftsbury
Shaftsbury Farmers’ Market
Paul Benjamin
Jemain
Maurice Andrew
Pat Goodnow
Marie D. Watson
Bob and
Patti Berezny
Country Craft Workshop
Bennington
Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
H.P
V.C.M.A
Ray A Atoll
Ay Abu
Fienberg
Main
P. Mahar & Son, Inc. Funeral Home
MAIN / BENNINGTON
Order OF the Golden Rule
Vermont
Savings & Loan Association
Main Street
William Bursack
Dorset
Sunderland
Pawlet Village
West Pawlet
Rupert Village
West Rupert
Currier Memorial
Burr and Burton Seminary
Long Trail
Ladies’ Dept
London
Pym
Roberts C
Lerkshire Plaza
North Adams, Mass
Mastercharge
Banka Mericard
Roberts Charge
Berkshire Plaza
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