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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1968
Page
6
In Pownal petitions circulate for a special meeting to revote bond issues tied to interim zoning and the mobile home park law. The measures passed on Sept. 10 with 257 217 for zoning and 307 161 for the park rule, amid a record turnout, amid voter dissatisfaction and calls for clearer understanding before any action.
North Pownal residents Everett and Barbara Smith visit Pittsburgh where Barbara enrolls at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh for a two year fashion illustration program. The Christian Advocates Society of Pownal Methodist Church plans a fall meeting with a covered dish supper at 7 PM. Public notices discuss zoning and mobile home park rules with thresholds for ballot items and petition deadlines ahead of a possible November 5 election.
In Hoosick Falls a water main break at the Begin Monumental Works on Main Street Wednesday morning prompted numerous complaints of rusty water during repairs. Other items note a King’s Daughters meeting Monday at 8 15 p m, a church altar society Mass change Monday at 7 30 p m, Health Center Dona tion Day planning by the auxiliary for Oct 17 with needed items and monetary gifts.
Hoosick Falls village board voted 5-1 to submit a 53 000 bond for a central district parking lot without a permissive referendum. The board initially approved the bond with referendum but shifted to direct voter action within 60 days after attorney George E. Dougherty Jr. cited the option. A new resolution and special election date will be prepared.
A spokesman for Race View Trailer Park residents says there are no new developments after Sundays protest against rules by new owners Timematerial Corp Bristol based firm. Residents oppose invasion of privacy and fear park clearance for manufactured homes. Legal counsel may be sought and residents draft letters to Timematerial. Most tenants have not signed the 30 day eviction notice clause for rule violations.
HOOSICK FALLS, N.Y. The HFCS Board of Education meets Oct 1 to view a burglar alarm demo costing 1400 dollars and considers fence and gates to block the school parking. They discuss three Eagle Mills sites for a county trade school, traffic concerns delaying site choices. Superintendent Leonard notes 28916.08 in Title I funds and approves Olive Sluzas as a fifth teachers aide.
In Hoosick Falls, N Y, only two firms submitted bids Tuesday night for an intercepting sewers and treatment system. Thompson Construction Co of Albany bid $1,263,918, with review by Morrell Vrooman Engineers, while Bruno Trimpoil General Construction Co of Schenectady bid $1,573,035. Submitting conditions, potential rejection and rebid are discussed amid railroad access disputes and a Sept. 27 public hearing.
Gene Arthur Stevens, 19, of Bennington, was sentenced to 120 days in Rensselaer County Jail for five charges tied to a fatal Sept. 7 crash near Hoosick Falls that killed Mrs. Lois Gregory. The court imposed 90 days for uninsured vehicle operation, 30 days for license revocation, probation for an unregistered vehicle, and suspended terms for speeding and unsafe tires. Also injured were passengers Joseph Green and William Fox Jr. and other Mrs. Gregory passengers Miss Anne Bahan and William J. Herrington.
An old advertisement touts CH-ME-NOT itching relief promising 15 minute results and a 48 cent price back if not satisfied. It claims to quell eczema, insect bites, foot itch and other surface rashes while killing germs to speed healing, available at Carroll Drug Store.
Hoosick Community Center Inc elected five directors for three year terms. They are Town Supervisor John A Murphy Alice Haswell Morgan Burke Ralph B Millington and William Grennan William J Murphy was elected president. The board will enforce smoking rules in the building and premises. Carl J Kempf reported on improvements this year including painting the building exterior. Funds for operation will come from industry letters and public donations. Other officers re-elected include Frederick J McGuire Francis J McEvoy Morgan Burke treasurer and Frank E Buswell secretary.
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