Act 250 permits granted for road in Manchester
Arlington district environmental commissioners approved a Breen plan to build a spur from Powderhorn Road serving an eight lot Manchester subdivision. Conditions include straightening the spur, consulting a soil conservationist about a fire pond, and inspection of the subsurface sewage system by a licensed engineer. A Sandgate power line extension was also approved with a 3,000 foot route of eleven poles and a tree-friendly wire to minimize impact and maintain future voltage.
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Manchester
Arlington — District Environmental Commissioners
George Breen
Powderhorn Road
Breen
Larry Pratt
Sandgate
Central Vermont Service Corp
John Fuller
Power Company
Fuller
Forest Sea
Sandgate Road
William Henry
SPAC
Arlington Garden Club sale praised as successful auction
Arlington Garden Club members praised volunteers and bidders after a Sept. 1 country auction on the West Arlington Green. Ron Seifert ran the long auction under a big tent despite heat. Proceeds fund landscaping and beautification for Arlington schools and parks. Winners in the raffle were Chris Staiger, Carl Neuendorffer, and John G. Simson.
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Arlington
Arlington Garden Club
Arlington Green
Ron Seifert
Community Notices From South Cambridge Area
South Cambridge and nearby towns share weekend visits and upcoming meetings. Pleasant Valley Grange sets Friday September 7 at 8 30 p m. Crystal Clovers 4 H Club meet Saturday September 8 at 8 p m at the town hall. A regional church service Sunday September 9 at 10 30 a m at North Hoosick United Methodist Church with Rev Harry Burdess. Sunday school resumes 9 a m. A scrap paper drive is planned for Saturday September 15 with collection at the shed.
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Crystal Clovers
North Hoosick United Methodist Church
Harry Burdess
VFW Fund Raising Dinner Sold Out in Hoosick Falls
Hoosick Falls awaits Saturday night fundraiser by Hoosick Valley Post VFW to benefit a new home for the Hoosick Post American Legion. Tickets are fully sold. contributions may be sent to VFW headquarters or any member. checks payable to Post 40 American Legion.
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Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Hoosick Valley Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Hoosick Post
American Legion
VFW
School Street
Post 40
White Creek Church School to Begin at Jermain Church
White Creek Church School will begin at Jermain Church Sunday Sept 9 at 10 am with classes for all ages and a coffee hour for adults. Church services are at 9 am. United Methodist Women will meet Sept 6 at the home of Mrs Roy Whitman with Mrs Maurice Perry leading. Several local residents and visitors are noted for their travels and hospitalities.
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Jermain
United Methodist Women
Roy Whitman
Maurice Perry
Laura Burt
Pittsfield, Mass
Milton women win fight to cut highway speed limit
In Milton Vermont a threatened road blockade by more than 100 women led state officials to reduce U S 7 speed from 50 to 35 mph on a trial basis for one year. Selectwoman Anne Herteau claimed a victory as officials attended the meeting to approve the plan amid concerns for children and past fatalities.
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Milton
UPI
U.S. 7
Anne Herteau
Milton Village
James Malloy
John Gray
Edward Corcoran
Hurteau
Corcoran
Gray
Public Service Board chair open to legislative review of rate hikes
Vermont Public Service Board chairman William Gilbert signaled no objection to a legislative review of the board order that lets utilities automatically raise customer rates as fuel and power costs climb. Gov. Salmon urged repeal if the Vermont Supreme Court upholds legality. Gilbert argues the clause will save Vermont consumers about $1 million annually in rate cases.
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Vermont
SBA flood loan deadline ends for Vermont homeowners and businesses
UPI report notes today is final day to file SBA disaster loan applications for flood aid. Three offices in Montpelier Lyndonville and Ludlow will stay open until midnight for in person submissions. Mail submissions must be postmarked by today. Gov Salmon had sought a 30 day extension which was denied.
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Montpelier
UPI
Small Business Administration
SBA
David Emery
Federal Building
Lyndonville
Ludlow
Salmon
Vermont General Aviation Funds Under Act Approved
Senator Aiken announced the FAA allocated more than 337000 dollars for Vermont general aviation under the Airport and Airways Development Act. The action comes as part of federal support to improve local airfields and related facilities.
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Washington, D.C
UPI
Sen. Aiken
Federal Aviation Administration
Vermont
Airport and Airways Development Act
Murphy Attacks Pattison Over Budget Surplus Credit
In Brunswick Murphy challenged Pattison's claim that a county budget surplus stemmed from reforms in Pattison’s office. Murphy said revenue gains came mainly from higher state and federal funds, not Pattison. The two vie for the county executive post paying 27500 annually. Troy planning chief Harris reviews a potential Lansingburgh bicycle path along the old railroad ROW as part of a broader 40 mile Capital District bikeway link.
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Brunswick
William J. Murphy
Edward Pattison
Murphy
Pattison
Troy
Lansingburgh
Boston and Main
Arnold S. Harris
Harris
City Environmental Conservation Commission
State Department of Transportation
Capital District
Albany
Cohoes
Schenectady
Western Mass Electric ends GE power contract in Berkshire
In Pittsfield, Western Massachusetts Electric terminates its long running purchase deal for up to 20 000 kilowatts of GE generated power. GE warns the price rise could run into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. In Williamstown a two year contract with the school committee is ratified, giving teachers 4.75 percent in year one and a cost of living increase in year two, with salary ratios excluded from the agreement.
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Orth
Burlington
Shelburne Road
Pittsfield
Western Massachusetts Electric Company
General Electric
Williamstown
Williamstown Teachers Association
School maintains 5 cent milk price for students
North Adams school committee decided to keep student milk at five cents per half pint for the first semester despite losing the federal milk subsidy. Superintendent Robert Loretan estimated the kept price would cost about $3,000 based on last year’s rates, and the panel urged parents to contact federal representatives to seek subsidy reinstatement.
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North Adams
Robert Loretan
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Oswald A. Muller
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Terry
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Springfield
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