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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1975

Page

7

Hoosick Falls Budget Unveiled Sees Tax Rise of 8 741 98

Hoosick Falls town board reviews a preliminary 1976 budget totaling 326 569 50 with estimated revenues of 153 600 and unexpended balances of 24 027 52 leaving 148 941 98 to be raised by tax an increase of 8 741 98 from last year The rise stems mainly from lighting and fire protection costs A future public hearing on Nov 6 at 7 15 p m will set the tax rate and final budget details The town also considers wage and youth program raises and designates the town outside area and recreation supervisor status for civil service eligibility The preliminary budget is available at the town clerk’s office

Falls Edith Beaumont Hoosick Falls N.Y Town of Audit Department Highway Department Leo McGuire State Armory Church Street Calhoun State Civil Service Commission County Civil Service Commission Hoosick Mac Eagles Wllcome

Arlington Rescue Squad adopts wide service policy

At its annual meeting Arlington Rescue Squad approved a policy allowing ambulance service within the state and up to 50 miles beyond borders. This enables transport to Albany New York North Adams Massachusetts and Hanover New Hampshire but not outside the United States. The Flea Market and Chicken Barbeque are planned this Sunday at the Arlington Recreation and Park grounds off Route 7. O Kenneth Smith was elected president of the Arlington Memorial High School Scholarship Fund Inc. at the fall meeting, with a slate of directors approved for one two and three year terms.

Arlington Rescue Squad Albany N.Y North Adams Mass Hanover N.H United States Rescue Squad Arlington Recreation and Park Grounds Route 7 Arlington Village Kenneth Smith Arlington Memorial High School Scholarship Fund Inc Smith Fred Hoyt Harry Hayden William Towne Marion Holton Christian Schafer Arthur O’dea Roseann Cummings Helen Whitman Donald Brown June Laskey Barbara Mattison Robert Whitley Yvonne Dorr Grace Smith Richard Wood Alice Woodard Joseph Kreel Timothy Williams Edson Kraeutler Roger Hanson Jack Gunther Madine Pero Rosalie Wade Charles Farrell Edith Sargood Joan Young Phyllis Lloyd Ruth Salter Joseph Walsh Donald Waite Leo Gould Corinne Hoyt Steve Szabo Beatrice Mattison Virginia Bushee Nancy Tschorn Jacqueline LaBatt

Permit Review System approved in Hoosick Falls

The Hoosick Falls board unanimously approved a Permit Review System to enforce the state building code with effect December 1, while Subdivision Land Regulations take effect November 1. The move aids eligibility for the federal flood insurance program and includes a board resolution to file the flood insurance application.

Raymond E. Calhoun

Metropolitan Life Retirement Income and Insurance Talk

Metropolitan Life urges proactive planning for retirement income and disability protection. The message emphasizes discussing options to safeguard a family’s financial future through tailored insurance and income strategies.

Vermont brief roundup from White River Junction to Mendon

A Vermont news digest reports Frank Berard pleads innocent in White River Junction to an escape charge tied to Windsor prison and a murder link from New Mexico. Burlington youths face vandalism charges, Barre contemplates mayoral power after city manager Duff resigns with settlement, wage board hearings set minimum wage rise to 2.30 by Jan 1, environmental lawyers converge in Warren, and Mendon hosts a seminar on new federal non discrimination rules for credit applications.

White River Junction UPI Frank Berard Burlington Windsor Corrections Department Berard Alfred Price New Mexico Vermont South Royalton

Tax survey shows Rensselaer County near bottom in state

County Executive William J. Murphy released a Citizens Public Expenditure Survey placing Rensselaer County 51st of 57 counties with a per capita tax of 59.45 dollars. The figure trails the state low of 50.66 but far below the high 226.75, and Murphy notes the burden remains heavy despite relative ranking. In a separate ruling, the Rensselaer District Attorney said magazines criticized as smut by an anti pornography campaign are not obscene offenses under state law after review of the materials.

Troy Rensselaer County William J. Murphy Citizens Public Expenditure Survey Murphy Charles E. Lightness Sixth Avenue Baptist Church Charles Wilcox

Upstart Lincol n Triumphs In Florida Mountain Turnip Derby

Stunned onlookers witnessed Leo Virgin drop his turnip after a strong start in the third annual festival peel contest in Berkshire Florida. Virgin’s disqualification handed the crown to Ted Lincoln as the event concluded with turnip costumes prizes and a mashed turnip meal. Also crowned were a hippie turnip and a space monster, while a Minnie Pearl portrait and a giant Vermont turnip drew praise.

Florida Outer Space Minnie Pearl Pownal Vermont

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