Bradley proposes study on sewer line fees redistribution
City Councilman Alfred S. Bradley urges a study to test a more equitable funding method for operating and expanding the sewer system. He proposes charging usage fees similar to water, with renters sharing burden and avoiding bond issues. Bradley notes current costs fall on property owners via real estate taxes and that frontage-based charges can unfairly favor small users, like single homes over large businesses.
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Alfred S. Bradley
Sewer Commission
Bradley
Boston ordinance fines hitchhikers thirty dollars
The Boston City Council adopted an ordinance making hitchhikers and motorists who pick them up liable for a thirty dollar fine. The measure targets roadside solicitations and aims to regulate informal passenger pick ups within the city.
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Boston
City Council Allows Backing Into Parking Spaces
The City Council approved an ordinance legalizing backing into parking spots in municipal lots to reduce meter knacking and congestion caused by pulling in backward. The measure aims to streamline parking and curb meter damage.
Hills Skaters Plan Yule Parties on Ice
Berkshire Hills Figure Skating Club hosts two pre Christmas events at the Boys' Club and club rink. Junior party Friday 4 6 pm with Santa present and refreshments. senior party Wednesday Dec 17 at 8 35 pm with entertainment and refreshments. Three junior skaters Lisa Sedin Diane Bozyczko Sheila Egan performed in Worcester.
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Berkshire Hills
Ink
Santa Claus
Noel Ledin
Patrick Dean
David B. Rodman
Lea T. Ryan
Benjamin P. Husco
Wendell S. Wielding
Charles Rieth
Mary Humphries
New England
Worcester
Lisa Sedin
Colonial Cardens
Diane Bozyczko
Hampshire St
Sheila Egan
Oswald Ave
City Council approves 500 for zoning case legal fees
The City Council voted 500 to pay attorney Paul A. Tamburello representing the Zoning Board of Appeals in a Planning Board case against an FM tower on Cascade Street. The 1966 case sought to block WBRK’s tower and urge stricter variance grants, but was dismissed in Superior Court after pretrial proceedings.
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Planning Board
Zoning Board of Appeals
Atty
Paul A. Tamburello
Charles R. Crimmin
WBRK
Cascade Street
Churchill Street
Appeals Board
WBHK
First Baptist Donates $200 to Mini-School Program
Berkshire chapter of the National Society for Autistic Children received $200 from the Board of Kingdom Extension of the First Baptist Church, Pittsfield. Funds support the chapter’s mini-school and aid the organization. The Dalton school helps children with severe disorders of communication and behavior.
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First Baptist
Berkshire
National Society For Autistic Children
Board of Kingdom Extension
The
First Baptist Church
Pittsfield
Dalton
Realty Transfers Span Several Towns in Onota and Otis
S Harley Jones sold to Shirley Posner a summer place and land at Appletree Point on Onota Lake. Multiple parcels changed hands in Otis and Lenox including Pine Road Otis. Lake Avenue Otis. King William Road Lenox. Sadler Avenue Lenox. Hubbard Avenue Dalton and Elm Street Havey property sold to Palmer's Inc. Page lists many buyers and parcels across Berkshire towns.
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S. Harley Jones
Shirley Posner
New York
Appletree Point
Jones
Onota Lake
Anthony
Florence I. Perry
Joseph P
Rita C. Berthiaume
Pine Road
Otis
Kenneth A
Muriel A. Burr
Morley F
Barbara R. Bishop
Lake Avenue
Martha B. Havey
Palmer’s, Inc
Elm Street
Freedom Shares Ad Teaches Patriotism and Banking Tie-ins
A recruitment style note urges readers to buy Freedom Shares to aid the country. It advises consulting payroll departments or banking officers to get the facts and proceed with a sign up.
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Freedom
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American Association of Newspaper Representatives
Crimmin
Wbre de
Old World Breadwich
Millbrook
OM Morry
Peter J
Joyce L. Eberth
James J. Breen
Lee
George E. Mole
James E. and
Ethelyn M. Lynch
King Willam Road
Lenox
Curtis M
Greta G. Menke
Joseph J
Maria O. Giannopola
Sadler Avenue
Robert F. and
Margaret L. Leach
Arthur C. Giftes
Hubbard Avenue
Estelle Kolman
E. L. West Construction Co., Inc
Bradford Street
Richard A
Patricia N. Tretowicz
John B
Michaele J. Fenwick
Harryel Street
Rita Kelley
Malcolm
Charlotte B. Wheeler
Doreen Street
William I
Esther R. Wheelock
Robert F
Birch Grove Drive
Eliza Liborio
Josephs
Louise M. Pagler
Barker Road
John and
Alba ME
Wendling
Anthony B
Elaine M. Carnevale
Highland Avenue
Kenneth M. Williams
James Langenback
Bridge Street
Hinsdale
John C
Alice M. Stringer
Jerry L
Carole J. Red- Man
Sherwood Drive
Mary J. Strange
Anico
Margaret
Gregory
North Street
John M. Downes
Joseph M. and
Saily MM. Salzano
Sandisfield
Fred R
Gail
Eugene P
Elena R. de Prosse
William C
Nancy E. Young
Stackbridge Road
United States of America
U.S. Savings Bonds
New Freedom Shares
Treasury Department
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