Paul Announces Fresh Approach for Pittsfield Mayoral Bid
Richard W. Paul of 1647 East St announces his run for mayor of Pittsfield in his first election bid. A GE ordnance technical writer, he cites curbing the spiral tax rate to aid property owners and home buyers and attract industry, pledging a nonpartisan push for ethical, good government. He names a August 17 Highland Hall fundraiser and notes prior political work with Lt. Gov. Bellotti and local committees. He seeks to rejuvenate the city with business and political experience while criticizing current ethics and resident morale.
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Richard W. Paul
East St
General Electric
Ordnance Department
Paul
Highland Hall
Worcester
Elizabeth Regatbuff
Lee
Wentworth Institute
Boston
Pittsfield
Pauls
Democratic City Committee
Francis X. Bellotti
VFW
American Legion
Sons of Italy
Stanley Club
Berkshire County
Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Teddy Roosevelt
City Water Supply Drops As Reservoir Capacity Falls
Public Works Commissioner John F. Daniels reported to Mayor Dillon that the city’s water supply declined over the past week. Reservoirs hold 167 days of supply at 77.2 percent capacity, down from 173 days and 80.3 percent a week earlier, though this year remains stronger than two years ago when storage was 64.04 percent and 138 days.
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John F. Daniels
Dillon
Daniels
Mayor Seeks 24000 For Test Wells In City
Mayor Dillon asks City Council to approve a 24000 appropriation to drill test wells in three city areas to explore underground water sources. The move follows a Water Commission recommendation for 25000 for continued subsurface investigations. If water is found, further funds will be needed for development.
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Dillon
The
Water Commission
Coltsville
Brattle Brook
Public Works Department
Hillmer honored after 45 years with GE
Walter W. Hillmer of 20 McArthur St. was honored for 45 years of service with General Electric Co. He works in the GE distribution protective equipment department.
Barracks Could Become Morningside Fire Station
State and municipal officials met at the Dalton Avenue state police barracks to explore converting the building into a Morningside fire station. The session highlighted potential site use, with Rep. William Litterman favoring city takeover if feasible, while no final authorization or funds exist for a new troop or building.
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Dalton Avenue
Morningside
Public Safety
Richard R. Caples
Volpe Construction Co
Pittsfield
Dillon
Caples
Berkshires
Northampton
Pitts Field
William Litterman
Mar-lingside
Ing
Department of Public Safety
William J. Kitterman
Dalton Avenue State Police
Sick Leave Abuses Eyed By Scelsi And Dillon
Councilman Joseph C. Scelsi urged addressing sick leave abuses after a meeting with Mayor Dillon and city department heads. They noted a $105,000 cost for sick leave in the past year, excluding teachers, and said some absences may be abuses while protecting honest workers.
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Joseph C. Scelsi
Dillon
Scelsi
Mrs Brassard Seeks Return To Teach Here
The School Committee may approve Mrs. Mary B Brassard to return as a reading teacher this fall after1902 training and recent study. She left last year for a University of Miami fellowship, then taught at Boston University summer program and holds a 1940 Wellesley College degree with a masters from North Adams State College.
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Mary
Brassard
James P. Reynolds
University of Miami Fla
Reynolds
Boston University
Wellesley College
North Adams State College
Dillon Proposes FourYear Mayorship and Council Terms
Pittsfield mayoral candidate Dillon urges extending mayor and city council terms to four years and adding an assistant for the mayor. He argues two-year terms hinder progress and notes Ja cos & Co. recommended four-year terms decades ago. Dillon may become postmaster, retaining or resigning current duties.
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Dillon
Pittsfield
F. L. Jacobs & Co
William H. Kennedy
Robert Underwood Johnson
Haughey
Pom-Poms Set for Charlemont Bicentennial Parade
The Girls Club Pom-Poms will parade and compete in the Charlemont drum and bugle corps event during the bicentennial celebration Sunday afternoon. Tuesday evening they join the local Mardi Gras parade. Members should report at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. buses depart for Charlemont at 1.
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Charlemont
Vegetables Display at Shaker Village Centered on 4-H
Gardening project members from Berkshire County 4-H clubs will exhibit vegetables at Hancock Shaker Village Sunday as part of the second annual Shaker Kitchen Festival. Organized by county agent Robert M. Hall, the event plans marketable beans lettuce beets carrots and perhaps corn. The vegetables will feed Shaker style dinners for the festival. Dinner tickets are on sale at village offices or by advance reservation with Shaker Community Inc. The world peoples dinner is at noon, other days at 6 p.m.
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Berkshire County
4-H
Hancock Shaker Village
Robert M. Hall
County 4-H
Hall
Berkshires
Shaker Village
Shaker Community, Inc
Births Reported From Local Homes This Week
Birth notices list a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Plank ey at 25 Westchester Ave near St. Luke's and a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Lester Chapman at 12 Britton St. A daughter is reported for Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Kiluk of Dawes Ave. Also mentions West Shore Sports Club event Saturday night with a roast beef meal for members and guests.
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Pittsfick
Robert J. Plankey
Westchester Ave
St. Luke’s
Lester Chapman
Britton St
Mitchell Kiluk
Fil Dawes Ave
West Shore Sports Club
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William A. Mandell
David J. Tierney
Airport Commission
Otarp
John Anthony Volpe
Democratic Club
Peter G. Arles
Arios
Arles
City Hall
Board of Voter Registrars
Swistak’s
Adams
Walt Solek Orch
Adv
West Housatonic Street
Dial
Eagle
Harry Vincent
Berkshire Roofing and Insulation Company
Wahconah Street
Burgner’s
Williams St
Fairgrounds
Bates
Sukel's
County Squire
Cheshire
Berk
Peoples” Choice
Rte
Hinsdale
List Bros
North St
Astrakhan
Donald R. Biron
Dilton
Legisla
Men
Bermuda
Bottondown
Alues
Alen
Summer St
Hickey Freeman and
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Arrow
Florsheim Shoes
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