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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1969
Page
24
Dalton residents learn two Byron Weston Co. water wheels were removed to lower Weston's Pond level on the Nousatonic River. Built in 1886 by Monl yok e Machine Co, each wheel generated 74 horsepower and powered papermaking gear. Draining allowed disassembly. water will be restored after work ends.
Police Chief Rob Powell announced safety awards for students at St Agnes Center Craneville and Dalton Junior High for perfect safety records in the Green Pennant Safety Program 1968 69. Awards signed by Anthony DeLorenzo vice president. Labor Day postal service changes noted at Dalton post office with lobby hours 9 to 1 and 10 a.m. collection. Kenneth Dinofrio USN son of Ralph and Mrs Dinofrio of 147 Pine St to board USS Intrepid at Philadelphia Naval Shipyard now converted from an antisubmarine carrier.
Chatham New York prepares for the 129th Columbia County Fair as gates open at 5 this evening and run through Labor Day with free exhibits, concerts, races, and an array of community events. Fair president Nelson J. Gerninger calls for good weather to draw record crowds. Notable features include a restored New York Central caboose by the Harlem Valley Railroad Club, and performances by Pete Williams and Myron Floren among others.
Dalton selectmen rejected Richard N. Roberts application by Kirchner Road to operate a sawmill. The decision moves to the Zoning Board of Appeals for further action. William J. Phualla of 153 Pleasant Street received a permit from Building Inspector Gilbert I. Rudd to build a carport behind his home.
Amid talks on a sewer line for the Oct. 6 town meeting, a foul odor from Franklin Street wafted through the selectmen’s office. Fire officials were urged to hose down the intersection daily until repairs. owner George McClelland called the odor a disgrace even as he noted the line keeps youths away from Rossi's and the library. Bell said reconstruction of the line and eight others would start in about a month and run through next spring.
The Laurel Brook pollution issue drives debate between the Sewer Commission and the Selectmen over scheduling a town meeting for an article on an $18,000 easement and sewer-line plans. Some officials push for fall action to complete work in 1970, while others fear delaying the regional school vote on Oct. 16. The plan includes a $92,000 depollution project and starts with property-line surveys before snow, followed by construction next spring.
Lenox committees propose two paths to ease overcrowding in Lenox public schools. Regional plan calls for repurposing Lenox Memorial High as a middle school grades 5–8 with regional districting and shared costs. Local plan outlines nine new rooms at Morris Elementary and a junior high wing at Lenox Memorial with an auditorium and athletic facilities.
Lenox police association plans its fourth annual Policeman's Ball tomorrow night at Immaculate Heart Seminary on Kemble Street Dancing runs 9 to 12 with tickets at the door Setups will be available Public invited.
Tyringham requests bids for No 2 fuel oil to the school town hall library and fire station for one year starting September 15 1969 with about 10000 gallons. Delivery must be uninterrupted and the board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Bids due at the town office on or before September 1969.
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