Wilson named director Stevens president of CSSV
At the annual meeting of the Conservation Society of Southern Vermont in Townshend the Board elected Richard S. Wilson director succeeding John W. Stevens who becomes president. Stevens led the society seven years and a life member, while Wilson oversees a Vermont state funded project on using wood for electricity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townshend
Conservation Society of Southern Vermont
Board of Trustees
Richard S. Wilson
Vermont State Planning Office
Biology Department
Yale University
John W. Stevens
Stevens
Society
Wilson
Middlebury College
University of Vermont
Yale
Strong
Villagers Homemakers Extension Group Meeting Set
The North Bennington group invites members to a Wednesday 7 30 p m gathering at McCullough Library. Terrariums will be made. Hostesses are Mrs William Barney and Mrs Donald Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villagers Homemakers Extension Group
McCullough Lbrary
William Barney
Donald Gray
Shaftsbury adds two teachers to school staff
Shaftsbury School welcomes Thaddeus Hanus, 1974 Castleton State graduate from Ludlow, and Margaret Mailhot, 1973 Trinity College Burlington graduate, as Grade 6 teachers replacing Diane MacDonald and Susan Virostek who resigned. Susan Jackson won the North Bennington Mc Cullough Library summer reading contest with 26 books, runner-up Joe Sorenson with 16 books, per Florence Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaftsbury
Thaddeus Hanus
Castleton State College
Ludlow
Margaret Mailhot
Trinity College
Burlington
Diane MacDonald
Susan Virostek
Susan Jackson
McCullough Library
North Bennington
Joe Sorenson
Florence Field
Seth Ertell
Faye Legacy
Senya Thomson
Diane Loveland
Daphne Barber
Arthur Barber
Barbara Stolts
Tommy Charlton
Dick Charlton
Kevin Squiers
Dawn Harrington
Reconstruction set for NY 7 between Pittstown and Spicer Road
The New York Department of Transportation announced plans to reconstruct about four miles of Route 7 in Potter Hill by Christmas, widening the road from 20 to 24 feet with 10-foot shoulders. Callanan Industries bid $1,886,967.40. The upgrade is part of a Troy to Vermont border program with yearly sections to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Pittstown
Spicer Road
Potter Hill
State Department of Transportation
Callanan Industries, Inc
South Bethlehem
Raymond T. Schuler
DOT
Troy
Vermont
Schuler
Raymertown
Senior Citizens Plan Foliage Tour and Events in Hoosick Falls
Hoosick Falls area seniors may sign up by Oct 3 for a foliage trip to Mount Snow on Oct 9 with an optional self drive and hot meal. Bus departs at 10 am from the Senior Center and the trip plus meal cost 7 dollars. Immunization clinic set for Oct 15 in cooperation with Rensselaer County Health Department with about 100 signed up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosick Area
Mount Snow
Rensselaer County Health Department
Marian Stephenson
Abbie Pine
Manchester
Worthy Inn
Senior Citizens Club
Jean Muchmore
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Ward chairmen named for fund drive in Hoosick Falls
Mrs Richard Powers Jr chairman of the Breath of Life fund drive against cystic fibrosis in Hoosick Falls has named ward chairmen for the drive starting Saturday Sept 21 in Hoosick Falls village. Ward leaders include Mrs Helen Bakaitis and Mrs Penny Sprague first ward Mrs Nancy VanDerKar second ward Mrs Pat Bass third ward Mrs Lorraine Lewsey fourth ward and area chairs for North Hoosick West Hoosick East Hoosick Eagle Bridge Potter Hill River Road and Bovie Hill Road. Mrs Powers urges generous donations as volunteers will call. A Chinese Auction by the Hoosick Falls Arrow of Eagles Auxiliary is slated for 7 p.m. Wednesday at the club house on First Street with free refreshments. next initiation is Sept 29. A zone meeting for the Gloversville Eagles is Sept 22 at 1 p.m. Transportation will be provided. The auxiliary next meets Sept 25 at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Richard Powers Jr
Helen Bakaitis
Penny Sprague
Nancy VanDerKar
Pat Bass
Lorraine Lewsey
Jack
Hoosick Falls Aerue of Eagles
First Street
Gloversville Aenue of Eagles
Shaftsbury Board Tackles Flooding on Cleveland Ave
Selectmen discuss flood problem on Cleveland Avenue near Meadow Lane after heavy rains. Engineer from state highway dept to be called in. two dry wells insufficient during deluges, rest drains into cellars. Also minor Friday flooding on Twitchell Hill, dog eats chicken, dump access control discussed, wind shield stickers required, poll taxes due with eight percent penalty for tardiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaftsbury
Ken Harrington
Selectman’s
Cleveland Avenue
Merton Snow
Anthony Altobell
Alvan Lawrence
Meadow Lane
Snow
State Highway Department
Harrington
Twitchell Hill
William Rice
Lake Paran Road
Guy Mattison
Dorset School Board on income and ability to pay policy
The Dorset School Board discussed funding based on income and ability to pay rather than property values. It was noted that homeowners who improved their houses over years and are nearing retirement may no longer be able to afford taxes. Selectmen plan to reconvene next Monday at 8 p.m. in the town clerk's office.
Dorset School Board votes to maintain transportation policy
Dorset School Board unanimously voted to keep the present bus policy, likely ending door to door pickup for non routelist riders. The decision followed a request from the Monroe family to serve a six year old on Chaney Road amid safety concerns on walk to Church Street pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorset
Francis Monroe
Chaney Road
Monroes
Church Street
Dorset Village
Monroe
Lake Paran Red Cross swimming lessons see 69 pass
About 170 participated in Lake Paran summer swimming lessons sponsored by the Bennington Red Cross chapter and Paran Recreational Inc. Greg Hughes directed. Of the 69 who passed at least one level, names are listed for beginners intermediate and senior life saving ranks. Unclaimed Red Cross cards available from Mary Muckle. Pownal preschool parents meeting set for Wednesday at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Paran
Bennington
American Red Cross
Paran Recreational Inc
Greg Hughes
Debra Carriere
Sherry Elwell
Vicky Hoard
Barbara Stolts
Jeff Livingston
Mark Whitman
Debra Vasquez
Clinton Miller
Rae Lindsey
Joanne Green
Scott Motten
North Bennington
Dailey gets Manchester ZBA permit with conditions
William E. Dailey III and partners secure a gravel operation permit for the West property off Route 30 after a lengthy Act 250 review. The ZBA set 20 conditions including a $15,000 performance bond, soil restoration, lime and seed requirements, and a ten year permit with extension options. Dailey plans a 1,300 foot access road from Route 30, with staged work areas and yearly bond increases tied to inflation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russ Garland
Manchester
William E
Dailey
Robert Maskiell
West
Robert
Edmund J. Goodell
Goodell
Robert West
Rte. 30
Manchester Center
Rte. 7
St James Vestry Interview Meeting and Scout Group Notice
Members of the St James Vestry and a self study group will assemble for a candidate interview Friday at 7 30 p.m. in the lounge. There is a cub scout meeting this Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Fisher Elementary School for boys eight to ten who are scouts or wish to join this year. All boys must be accompanied by a parent or adult.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Vestry and Self Study Group
Fisher Elementary School
Australian breaks record in Equinox 44 race in Manchester
The Equinox 44 bike event drew 150 entrants the largest New England field this year. Jeff Leslie of the Australian National Team won the 44.8 mile race in 1 45 0.9, shaving nine minutes from last year’s mark. Senior I II podium included David Channer and Robert Dernier. other divisions listed with riders from Burlington, Belchertown, Marlboro, Dorset, and Manchester. An 18 mile short race also occurred with multiple age groups and Yankee Pedlar riders achieving top times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
New England
Jeff Leslie
Dorset West Road
Manchester West Road
Leslie
David Channer
Burlington
U.S
Robert Dernier
Montreal
Rob Mahoney
Westfield
Mass
Rob Tracey
Belchertown
Edward Clark
Voorheesville
N.Y
Bruce
Brian Smith
Moscow
Oliver Brelsford
Marlboro
Ken Palmer
Pepper Clayton
Chloe Kettlewell
Michael Smith
Jeff Crowley
James Metzer
Pat Neilson
John Rosencrantz
Dorset
Local Notices From South Cambridge and Nearby Areas
Clifford Wilbur at Tollison Road recovered in hospital. Aiken and Matcovich families enjoyed a two day Amtrak trip to Canada. Mrs Freida Meszkat visiting in Columbus nursing home. May Gorsky of Cambridge, ex-resident, dies at McClellan Hospital on September 6. Pleasant Valley grange meets Sept 20 at 8 30 p m. Autumn Pomona meeting Sept 21 at 11 a m at Putnam Town Hall. Combined church service Sept 22 at 10 30 a m at North Hoosick United Methodist Church led by Rev Harry Burdess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Aiken
Peter Matcovich
Amtrak
Canada
Alfred Schoen
Gannon Road
Freida Meszkat
Columbus
Ohio
May Gorsky
Cambridge
Buskirk
McClellan Hospital
Pleasant Valley Granges
Pomona
Putnam Town Hall
North Hoosick United Methodist Church
Harry Burdess
Also Mentioned on This Page
CSSV
Hanus
Mailhot
Reading
Richard Wilson
NY 7
Edith Beaumont
Jason William
William Harrington
Fiske Street
Putnam Memorial Hospital
William St. Hilaire
Robert Harrington
John Daly Walsh
Mati
Philippines
Robert Schlick
Johnson Hill Road
Father Walsh
St. Joseph’s Parish
Mall
Schlick
Robert Jr
Merrimack College
North Andover
Ward Melville High School
Stony Brook
Long Island
BCRC
Arlington
Bennington County Regional Commission
St. Margaret Mary’s Parish
United Counseling Service
John Simson
State Transportation Advisory Board
Ferdinand Bongartz
Cleveland Ave
Dorset School Board
Helen Mach
East
Edward F. Houlihan
Pownal
Pownal Recreational Community Center
Hickey
Stern
Massachusetts
Summer St
Pittsfield
ZBA
Helene Thompson
Yankee Pedlar Bicycle Club of
Amateur Bicycle League of America
ABLA
Equinox House
Manchester Village
East Rupert
Rupert Mountain
Rupert
North Pawlet
Pawlet
Garett
Wilmington
Edmund Brelsford
Spencer Wright
Poppy Gall
Yankee Pedilars
Veronica Brelsford
Wendall Cram
Yankee Pedlars
South Cambridge
Margaret Aiken
Clifford Wilbur
Tollison Road
Town of
Hoosick
Raymond Calhoun
American Cancer Society
Harry Hebbard
Pillsbury
Walker's
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