Beattie Looks to Energy and Route 7 in Re election Bid
Vermont Rep. Orrin Beattie outlines wind water and wood as untapped energy resources and backs small hydro projects while warning against overreliance on nuclear power. He favors a Dorset connector on Route 7 and additional exits for Manchester, citing regional planning and local jobs. Beattie, a five term Manchester resident and farmer, seeks support on both major parties in Bennington District 1.
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Manchester
Orrin Beattie
Vermont
Beattie
W. Michael Nawrath
D-I
Stewart Ledbetter
Dorset
Bennington
Winhall
Peru
Landgrove
Dept. of Energy
House
Senate Energy Committee
Public Service Board
Tractor pull results show wide class wins at Nolan farm
The second Post Corners Tractor Pull drew 70 entries across 9 classes at the Nolan farm in White Creek on Oct 3 with about 300 spectators. Winners included Donald Monroe in 4,000 lb, Dale Robertson in 5,000 lb, and William Nolan in 9,000 lb, among others. Each class winner received a toy Farmall tractor from Salem Farm Equipment. Hoosick Falls plans advance for a new municipal building with federal funds under the Public Works Act. final plans expected next week after minor revisions.
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White Creek
N.Y
Post Corners
Nolan Farm
Dale Robertson
Glen Townsend
David English
Bud Dickenson
Monroe
Robertson
James Irwin
William Nolan
William McCain
Dickenson
Edward Rouse
Carleton Luke
James McCain
Luke
Donald Niles
Donald Skellie
Rouse
Benjamin Niles
Burt Luke
Henry Peabody
John Nolan
James Kovac
Daniel Thomas
William McMorris
Thomas
McMorris
Edward Wicks
John Meerworth
Salem Farm Equipment
Hoosick Falls
Village Board of Trustees
Francis Murphy
Cullinan backs changes to Vermont Senate rules
Democratic candidate Orlando Cullinan says Bennington County suffers from benign neglect and that Senate chairmen wield too much power favoring regions like the Northeast Kingdom. He argues reform is needed to open the process and secure fair treatment, with a united county delegation to address highway and school aid needs.
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Arlington
Senate
Bennington County
Orlando Cullinan
Cullinan
Northeast Kingdom
Montpelier
Vermont
Falls won't hire planner for anniversary celebration
HOOSICK FALLS NY A village committee planning its 150th anniversary next summer voted to handle the event without a professional planner. They scrapped James Kling of the John B. Rogers Co due to estimated costs of 30000 to 40000, citing economy and volunteer shortages. The Aug 4 7 celebration will be organized by residents and officials.
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Hoosick Falls
N.Y
James Kling
John B. Rogers Co
Ohio
Kling
Rogers
Zoning Board Meets on Garage Plan at Haviland's Privilege
The North Bennington Zoning Board of Adjustment will convene Wednesday at 7 30 p m to review an application for a garage building at Haviland's Privilege.
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North Bennington
Pownal Community Activities And Zoning Hearing Tonight
Hunter safety course at Pownal Center firehouse tonight 6 30 to 8 30. Lions Club board meets 7 at North Pownal firehouse. Senior Citizens luncheon Wednesday noon at Pownal Center. Reservations call Rose Mattison 823 7282. Zoning Board hearing Tuesday 7 30 p m at Town Office on two permit requests. Solomon Wright Library hours now Monday to Friday 1 5 p m and Tuesday 9 to noon. Women's Fellowship meets Wednesday 7 30 p m at Mrs June Kauppi home. Parent Teacher Group meets Wednesday 7 30 p m at Pownal Elementary School.
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Pownal Center
Pownal
Rose Mattison
Solomon Wright
Women’s Fellowship of the
Special school board meetings set in Danby and Manchester
The Union District 23 board will meet October 20 at 7 30 p m at Currier Memorial School Danby. The Manchester School board will meet October 21 at 5 p m at Manchester Elementary School.
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Union District 23
Currier Memorial School
Danby
Manchester School Board
Manchester
Berkshire writer jailed for refusing to testify
Ralph D. Conroy a 36 year old free lance writer and former Berkshire Eagle reporter began an 18 month sentence for contempt after refusing to testify before a federal grand jury probing illegal gambling in western Massachusetts. He presented to U S marshals in Boston and was jailed in Dedham until he agrees to testify or the jury disbands.
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Boston
UPI
Ralph D. Conroy
Lee
Bling
Massachusetts
Conroy
Berkshire Eagle
Springfield
U.S
County House of Correction
Dedham
W. Arthur Garrity
Ralph Cianflone
Cianflone
George Kelly Jr
Organized Crime Strike Force
Garrity
Seabrook Support Rises In N H Voter Survey
Congressman James Cleveland reports that about 12 000 New Hampshire residents answered a questionnaire with 63 percent favoring the Seabrook nuclear plant though it lies outside his district. Top priorities include inflation and government spending, with energy concerns ranking after.
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Concord
N.H
UPI
Seabrook
James C. Cleveland
Cleveland
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