North Bennington approves Chemical Fabrics move to warehouse
North Bennington planning panel votes to have Chemical Fabrics Corp relocate to a BCIC warehouse formerly Economy Graphics. Warren Cook seeks approval for two cupolas, a drying tower, and a propane tank across Route 67A. New catalytic abator on exhaust stack will meet state environmental rules.
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North Bennington
Janice Lazor
Chemical Fabrics Corp
North
Bennington
Village Planning and Zoning Commission
Warren Cook
Chemical Fabrics
Economy Graphics
Bennington County Industrial Corp
BCIC
Arlin Brown
Arken Industries
Cook
Charles Tilgner
Corporation
du Pont
State Environmental Agency
Saratoga Battle to be celebrated twice in Stillwater and park
Two Saratoga Battle commemorations planned with a Stillwater ceremony September 19 and a National Park Service event October 7. Activities include a freedom march from Stillwater High School, a non period display, fife and drum music, and a Tom Brokaw appearance. First day stamps and Smithsonian exhibit. Parking and routes noted.
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Stillwater
N.Y
Saratoga
Saratoga National Historical Park
National Park
John Wolfe
WAST
John Burgoyne
Battlegrounds
National Park Service
Tom Brokaw
NBC
Hugh Carey
Carter
US Postal Service
Schuylerville
Smithsonian Institute
Washington, D.C
Anthony Tommell
Falls board debates all volunteer fire force plan in Hoosick Falls
At a combined meeting on Thursday the Hoosick Falls Village Board and Fire Department discussed abolishing firehouse dispatchers and wiring fire alerts to the Rensselaer County Sheriff's Department in Troy. Mayor Bogardus backed a year trial with police cruiser phones, urged business ties, and warned no action for 60 days. Environmental monitor reps attended and safety plans were reviewed for a propane tank near Route 67A as community input remained minimal.
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Hoosick
N.Y
Hoosick Falls
Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Department
Marilyn Keyes Douglas
Rensselaer County Sheriff's Tin 'Troy
Non-skiing Manchester students keep school afternoons during ski season
Manchester Elementary School will remain open Thursday afternoons as ski lessons occur at Bromley Mountain. Supt. Edward F. Houlihan and Principal Ronald Morell said remedial work and activities will continue while costs for milk and meals edge up. The district also advances a 10 year facility plan with EDA funding and notes a past year surplus to help future budgets.
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Manchester
Bromley Mountain
Edward F. Houlihan
Bennington-Rutland Supervisory Union
Houlihan
Ronald Morell
William Sheldon
Wilcox
Sheldon
Memorial Avenue
Economic Development Administration
EDA
Morell
Energy hotline eyed for Vermont energy aid plan
Arlington Vermont residents await an energy hotline in Montpelier to answer questions on insulation and energy saving devices. Robert Schmid of the BCRC and Brendan Whittaker of the Energy Office preview federal funds, an energy audit service, a hydro power pamphlet, and a $3 booklet sale with New England support, noting aims to cut Vermont energy growth from 25 percent to 19 percent by 1980.
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Arlington
Vermont
Montpelier
Robert Schmid
Bennington County Regional Commission
BCRC
Brendan Whittaker
State Energy Office
Schmid
Stte
New England Regional Commission
Whittaker
Williams College conservation booklet urges waste reduction
The Williams College Committee on the Campus Environment releases a student and Berkshire resident guide advocating conservation and recycling. It covers cans bottles papers plastic food and energy and includes tips to save water and curb packaging waste. Copies are available in Jesup Hall lobby and the Center for Environmental Studies.
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Williamstown
Mass
Williams College
Berkshire
Williams
U.S
New York Times
Jesup Hall
Center For Environmental Studies
Hills Court seeks variance for Route 7 expansion
Manchester residents Ivan D. Combe and Mary Elizabeth Combe request a variance from the village Zoning Board of Adjustment to allow a 28,000 square foot two story Hills Court mail order house and retail store on Route 7 next to Orvis Co. The plan includes altering an existing pond to achieve the required setback. Jeff and Marion Hills own Hills Court, which sells tennis clothing gear and accessories.
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Manchester
Village Zoning Board of Adjustment
Hills’ Court
Orvis Co
Ivan D
Mary Elizabeth Combe
Jeff
Marion Hills
Mark Skinner
Manchester Village
Douglas Schner
Manchester Business Consultants
Hills
Combe
Schner
IBA
Route 7
Long View Drive
Arlington Accepts 132000 EDA Grant for High School Repairs
Arlington School Board in executive session approved a 132000 federal EDA grant for Arlington Memorial High School repairs and improvements. They opted not to pursue a legal challenge to EDA money allocation. The hearing on related matters is set for Monday, Oct. 3 at 8 p.m. in Manchester Village.
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Arlington
Arlington School Board
Federal Economic Development Administration
EDA
Arlington Memorial High School
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Arthur Wickenden
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Wallace and Sons
Thomaston
Maine
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Ned” Ackerman
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West Pawlet
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North Adams State
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North Adams State College
Small Business Adminstration
SBA
Massachusetts
Small Business Institute
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Shaikh
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Holyoke
Karl
Berkshire Chamber of Commerce
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