Mt Holly Farm critics warn of water pollution risk
Opponents of the Mt Holly Farm tourist project push for more soil testing near the proposed septic system amid claims of West River contamination. Dr James Kinsey defends the plan and offers a ground water monitoring system as a safeguard, while experts note areas of dense soil and potential percolation issues needing further tests.
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Mt. Holly Farm
Maggie C. Bucholt
Rutland
West
James Kinsey
Manchester
Edward Kiel
Weston Planning Commission
William Marshall
John Stuart
Environmental Center
Winooski
Rutland District Environmental Commission
Water Resources Department
Kinsey
Stuart
DuFresne
Henry
Kiel
Peter Smith
Mt. Holly
Bargaining Standoff at Specialty Insulation in Hoosick Falls
Local union committee and owner Robert Wagner met again to negotiate a labor contract for Specialty workers. A tentative agreement emerged in some areas while major disputes linger. A third session is set for December as URW gains potential representation of most of the 40 employees.
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Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Robert Wagner
Wagner
Specialty
United Rubber, Cork, Linoleum and Plastic Workers of America
URW
Manchester Selectmen Hear McDonald’s Debate and ZBA Grievance
Town officials in Manchester faced off with residents over plans for a McDonald’s on Route 7 near The Little One. A 150-student petition supported the drive through amid questions about local impact and design. The session also covered builder Leonard Chabot’s zoning dispute over a two-third-acre lot and a denied permit for an additional home, with warnings to pursue court appeal.
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McDonald’s Corp
Little One
Henry Lambert
Ronald McDonald
Manchester
McDonald’s
Penny
Leonard Chabot
Zoning Board of Adjustment
C.E. Markey
Lorette Avenue
Chabot
The
IBA
Hoosick Falls teachers reject outside negotiator for 1977 78 contract
Hoosick Falls Teachers Association will negotiate 1977 78 contract without a professional negotiator, aiming for local talks. The board held an executive session to discuss the move after co chairmen Mark Waltz and Michael Rodak sent the letter. The district previously used NYSUT negotiator Marty Leukhardt in 1976 77 but will pursue direct talks with the board starting after Feb. 1. Leonard said the board will name its negotiating team at the December meeting amid ongoing discussions on strategy and philosophy of negotiations.
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Anne Eisenmenger
Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Hoosick Falls Teachers’ Association
HFTA
Falls Board of Education
Philip Leonard
New York State United Teachers
NYSUT
Marty Leukhardt
New York State
Board of Education
Mark F. Waltz
Michael Rodak
Tony Altobell
Mary Lou Davendanis
Donna Geers
Michael Barratto
George Brankman
Richard Reeve
Greg Wilson
Leonard
Mt Holly Farm Act 250 Hearing Concludes In Rutland
Rutland final Act 250 hearing on Mt. Holly Farm ends with Dr. James Kinsey hopeful for a permit this year under conditions. Kinsey cites potential financial safeguards and future expansion limits while opponents warn of risks from the wildlife project past.
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Maggic E. Bucholt
Rutland
Mt. Holly Farm
James Kinsey
Manchester
Kinsey
Vermont Supreme Court
Rutland District Environmental Commission
Judson Lyon
Lyon
Kindsey
Mt. Holly Corporation
Edward Kiel
Mt Holly Farm project debated by Vermont panel
North Bennington residents weigh cosmetic differences and cost estimates from Mt Holly Farm planning as Kiel cites inconsistencies. Opponents urge strict limits on bells and hours, while supporters say the project brings jobs and revenue. Sierra Club notes calls for restrictions and a rehabilitation bond to protect solitude near Green Mountain National Forest.
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Kiel
Mt. Holly
Theodore Corsones
Raymond Dana
Mt. Holly Farm
District Environmental Commission
Sierra Club
Green Mountain National Forest
Hoosick Falls Board Backs Baker Dismissals Cost Team Postseason
Hoosick Falls Central School Board voted unanimously to support varsity coach Ken Baker for dismissing several championship squad members for drinking alcohol, forcing the Panthers to forfeit a Northern Conference final against Whitehall. Superintendent Leonard said the offenders had repeated the violation after a prior reprimand. The board also reported 90 percent of the district’s 668,633.96 tax levy to be collected and hired coaches for ninth grade basketball and seventh eighth grade wrestling and basketball amid wage concerns for teachers and referees.
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Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Whitehall
Baker
George Holbrook
Philip Leonard
Marilyn Robinson
Leonard
Joseph Martelli
Richard Smith
Mark Harrison
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Smith
Johnson
West River
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Belestra
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B. Judson Brown
Manchester — Selectmen
Penny Fisher
Miss Fisher
Friendly’s
Gail Gall
Manchester Journal
Zoning Board
ZBA
Mt. Holly Farm Inc
North Bennington
Corporation
Brother Elias
Weston Priory
Commission
HFCS
Ken Baker
St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church
Falls ‘‘Panthers
KitchenAid
SALE
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Mastercharge and Bamkamericard Welcome Q Dushams Furniture Inc
Athing & Gould
Main Street
Bennington
Vermont
Happy Cook
Arlington
Sun
Turkey
Union St. Bennington, VI
Pioneer Car Stereo
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