Taconic High opening in doubt amid union supplier dispute
The High School Commission met in executive session over the Ta conic High project facing a delay as a carpenters union dispute with a supplier stalls shelving and cabinet installation. State officials say 186 days of school cannot be waived, raising plans to stagger start dates for grades.
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High School Commission
Carpenters’ Union
Commission
Roger W. Wellington
Tred Hansen
Carpenters’ Choral
Brodhead-Garrett
Supt. of
Thomas J. Whalen
State Department of Education
Taconic High
Whalen
D. Fortunato
Wellington
Doe Libbett
Taconic High School
Valentine Road
Lakeway Drive
Del Gallo Opens Campaign With First Rally In Berkshire
Three way mayoral race candidate Remo Del Gallo to speak at a Polish Falcon Club rally at 7 PM. He filed nomination papers with 900-plus names for ballot placement in a race also featuring Mayor Butler and Councilman George A. Purnell Jr.
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Remo del Gallo
Polish Falcon Club
Bel Air Ave
del Gallo
Butler
George A. Purnell
Joe
Richard V. Roberts
Pembroke Ave
Aisc
Thomas A. Campos
Pittsfield Co-operative Bank
George A. Purnell Jr
Purnell
Dufour Ryves
Berkshire Gray Lines
County Taxes at Record Level Hit City Bills in 1969
County taxes rise to about 1,715,000 affecting cities Pittsfield North Adams and Great Barrington with Pittsfield paying about 755,000 and North Adams 180,178. Local tax rates would need to rise to cover these amounts. Dallan and Great Barrington face similar impacts with estimated county taxes of 78,000 and 100,000.
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Berkshire County
Boston
Pittsfield
North Adams
Dallan
Great Barrington
Talks To Resume On Teacher Contract
The School Committee and Pittsfield Teachers Association plan to resume contract negotiations Thursday at 10 a.m. after an earlier deadlock led to facet finding.Stanley Young of Amherst recommended a starting salary of 6365, about midway between teachers’ demand of 6400 and the committee’s final offer of 6325.
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Pittsfield Teachers Association
Stanley Young
Amherst
Leon J. Kowal
Births at Berkshire Medical Center and Local Homes
At Berkshire Medical Center a son was born to Mr and Mrs Louis T Mc Cabe of 57 Howard Street on Saturday. Elsewhere a son arrived yesterday for Mr and Mrs James Cardalico of 4 Reynolds Avenue. A daughter was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs George McCarthy of 31 Longview Terrace. A daughter followed yesterday for Mr and Mrs Michael Twing of 30 Oxford Street. A daughter was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs David F Bryant of New Lebanon New York. Mr and Mrs Frank McCluskey of 28 South Church Street report a daughter yesterday. Mr and Mrs Dennis D Giorgano of 102 Newell Street report a son yesterday.
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Terkshire Medical Center
Mr. c
Mrs. Louis T. McCabe
Howard St
Son
Michael Twining
Oxford St
David
F. Bryant
New Lebanon
N.Y
Frank McCluskey
South Church St
County Red Cross Asks Berkshire for Camille Relief
The national Red Cross asks Berkshire County to raise 4243 dollars toward a 6 million disaster relief drive for Camille victims. Gen James F Collins says the revolving fund is low as preliminary surveys indicate a major operation. Local contributions are accepted at 63 Wendell Ave with talks underway with area United Fund groups to meet the county quota.
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National Red Cross
Berkshire County
Red Cross
James F. Collins
Wiliam M. Furey
Whalen Details State Bus Pact Amid Billing Controversy
Superintendent Thomas J. Whalen sent a letter to Education Commissioner Neil V. Sullivan explaining why the School Committee awarded a three year bus contract to the high bidder. Controversy swirls over a $489,600 Gray Lines award as Dufour Bros. weighs possible suit and taxpayers demand full disclosure.
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Supt. of Schools
Thomas J. Whalen
State Commissioner of Education
Dr. Whalen
Neil V. Sullivan
Ralph Cranflone Jr
Dufour Bros
Lakeville
Conn
Buat
Pittsfield Taxpayers Association
Butler
Taxpayers Association
Leon L. Phelps
Thas
Whalen
Sullivan
Yellow Coach Lines
Pittsfield
Cam. Panny
Whilen
Wat
Town Players Present August Show at BCC
Town Players announce performances on August 22 and 23 at 8:30 pm at BCC with ticket details. Contact Jy Mes at 447-0959 for information and advance bookings.
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BCC
Mes
Yellow Coach to cut Berkshire County service 60 percent
Yellow Coach Lines will reduce Berkshire County service by as much as 60 percent starting Monday. Major curtailment will hit Pittsfield as the company shifts to a Saturday-only schedule every day except Sunday and drops early morning trips to North Adams and Great Barrington. Union approval came from Local 496 as weeks noted vacations will keep drivers at full staffing for the time being. The plan follows losing a Pittsfield public school bus contract and the company blaming officials for the transportation shortfall.
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Yellow Coach Lines
Berkshire County
Charles M. Weeks HL
Toffering Transportation Company
Weeks
Amalgamated Transportation Union
Division 446
Pittsfield
Yellow Coach
North Adams
Great Barrington
Ous
Drive In Worship Ends Sunday In Pittsfield
The Pittsfield Drive-In Theatre will host the final ecumenical worship service of the summer this Sunday at 9 a.m. Rev. James Wilson Knorr of Trinity United Methodist Church delivers a talk titled Treasure Hunters. Music is prerecorded with Trinity Church chancel choir accompanying hymns. The outdoor service, held in varying weather, has drawn many visitors to the Berkshires and has been praised by incapacitated attendees for accessible worship.
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Pittsfield Drive-In
James Wilson Knorr
Trinity United Methodist Church
Trinity Church
Berkshires
Knorr
Hein
Anlaniahile
National Posts Are Given by Legion To 2 Lanesboro Men
Louis D. Barnes and Paul Harris of Lanesboro Post 446 were named to national posts. Barnes becomes national assistant sergeant at arms by commander William Galbraith of Indianapolis. Harris is named assistant chairman of the national security council by commander William Watts of Boston.
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Legion
Lanesboro
American Legion
Louis D. Barnes
Paul Harris
Barnes
William Galbraith
Indianapolis
National American Legion
Harris
National Security Council
William Watts
Boston
Edgewood Lounge announces Knowlton Signs vacation dates
The Edgewood Lounge on Fittsfield Lenox Road reports Knowlton Signs closed for vacation from August 18 to 24. An advertisement notes Ronnie Taylor will be available Tuesday through Saturday offering cocktails and snacks during the hiatus. Sept.
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Knowlton
Ronnie Taylor
Edgewood Lounge
Fittsfield-Lenox Road
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Eagle
Tully
Pontcosue
Philip J. Tully
Ponteosuc School
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Datton Avenue
Morningside
Tyler Street
Philip, Tully
Staro
the City Campaign
John D. Courtney Jr
Richard D. Tierney
Grace Ger
Tierney
A. H. Rice Co
Harold W. Ruel
Peck’s Road
Pontposue
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Pictafield’s
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James Cardalico
Reynolds Ave
George MceCarthy
Longview Ter
Dennis D. Giordano
Newell St
County Red Cross
Camille
Yellow Catech Lines
Gray Lines
Dufour
Tle
Tlat
Weiss
Berkshire Gas Company
TAT Scrkshite
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