GE seeks variance for world’s largest power transformer
Lenox Massachusetts General Electric seeks a further zoning variance to erect and operate a new ultrahigh voltage test site adjacent to a prior granted variance. The plan includes a flat roofed octagonal test chamber to test insulators and a 1500 kilovolt transformer for development of long distance transmission between 1000 and 1500 kilovolts. The site lies between East New Lenox and New Lenox roads by the Housatonic River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenox
General Electric Co
Zoning Board of Appeals
East New Lenox
New Lenox
Housatonic
Lenox Uhv
American Electric Power Co
G& Transformer
Exhibit of Rubbings Shown at Lenox Library
Lenox Library displays 16 rubbings of New England gravestones in the front reading room and glass cases. Created over two years by Woodward Bousquet, 17, Pittsfield High School junior, son of Mr and Mrs Russell D Bousquet. Rubbings from Berkshire and Franklin counties and Bennington Vermont. Display runs through month end.
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LENOX
Lenox Library
New England
Woodward Bousquet
Pittsfield High School
Russell D. Bousquet
Waverly St
Pittsfield
Ebousquet
Berkshire Athena
Hancock Baptist elects moderator and officers at annual meeting
At the Hancock Baptist Church annual meeting Nellie Cameron was elected moderator for one year. Robert Rash treasurer John Maynard Sunday school superintendent Donald Leach clerk Wesley Burdick deacon Perry Whitman trustee. March of Dimes drive raised 78.16 at Mothers March led by Marjorie Southard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancoge
The
Baptist Church
Nellie Cameron
Robert Rash
John Maynard
Donald Leach
Wesley Burdick
Perry G. Whitman
Hancock
Marjorie Southard
Housatonic Pharmacy Beats Cook 15-9 in Local Night Contest
In Friday action at the Community Center Housatonic Pharmacy defeated Cook 15-9. John Jurgensen led the winners with 6 points while Rick Clark scored 3 for the losers. Comstock beat Pieropan 18-10 with Yarry Beckwith earning points for Comstock and Tom Barry 7 for Pieropan. Standings show Pieropan, Housatonic Pharmacy and Comstock tied at 3-2, Cook at 1-4. Upcoming games: Comstock vs Housatonic Pharmacy at 6 and Cook vs Pieropan at 6:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Housatonic
Housatonic Pharmacy
Cook
John Jurgensen
Rick Clark
Comstock
Pieropan
Yarry Beckwith
Tom Barry
Congregational Notes from Housatonic Church Events
Lent sermon at 11 a.m. by Rev. C. W. Kirkpatrick on As We Approach Lent. Children's sermon titled The Wise and the Foolish Bees. Chancel choir will sing. Young People’s Fellowship meets Thursday at 7 p.m. Rod and Guy Club meets Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Housatonic Fire Station. Rosary and Altar Society of Corpus Christi Church cancels February meeting. next gathering on March 17. Bantam Basketball League sponsors food sale Saturday 10 a.m. to noon at Adams Super Market Great Barrington to aid end-of-season expenses. contact Mrs. Barry or Mrs. Holcomb. Quinton Spadeccini returns home after weeks in Fairview Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Housatonic
Congregational Church
C. W. Kirkpatrick
Young People's Fellowship
Rod and Guy Club
Housatonic Fire Station
The
Rosary and Altar Society of
Corpus Christi Church
St. Patrick's Day
Housatonic Bantam Basketball League
Great Barrington
Robert Barry
van Deusenville Road
Donald Holcomb
Prospect Street
Meet the Candidates Night in Lenox Next Thursday
The League of Women Voters of Central Berkshire will host Meet the Candidates Night at Lenox Memorial High School next Thursday. The event gives townspeople a chance to question candidates before the February 23 election. all candidates including those unopposed are invited. Organizers include Mrs Victor Metey, Mrs James Hauser, Mrs Bruce A Krause, Mrs Charles Thompson and Mrs Leonard Bejtlich.
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Grange
Lenox Community Center
Edith A. Lane
Stanley
Raymond O'Brien
Rachael D. Wylie
Grace J. Fahey
Lenox
League of Women Voters of
Central Berkshire
Lenox Memorial High School
Meelix
League
Mrx
Victor Metey
James Hauser
Bruce A. Krause
Charles Thompson
Leonard Bejtlich
PTA Will Hear Musical Program At Lee High
LEE The WPA will meet Monday at 8 p.m. in the Lee High School cafetorium. After the business meeting, 30 high school students directed by Miss Caroline Iwasinski will perform a program of folk and familiar songs plus their theme Let There Be Peace on Earth.
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LEE
WPA
Lee High School
Caroline Iwasinski
Girls Allowed To Wear Slacks At Adams Memorial High
Cheshire policy allows girls to wear good dress slacks at Adams Memorial High under principal discretion from December 12 to March 30 with possible extension. The School Committee also approves advertising in school publications and an experimental independent study program for 7th and 8th graders starting February 29.
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Cheshire
Adams Memorial High
Mead Promotes Two in Marketing Papers Division
The Mead Corporation promotes Benjamin C. Baldwin to market development manager for the Specialty Materials Group and Darcy B. Wilkinson to sales manager. Baldwin, a 3-year Technical Papers veteran with degrees from St. Lawrence University and the University of Michigan, will guide product planning and commercialization. Wilkinson, a 4-year veteran with a BS in business administration from Michigan, will oversee domestic and foreign sales programs. They work from Lee and Mid dle Ohio facilities, with manufacturing on specialty paper machines at Hurlbut, South Lee, and Wyenn Papers in Middleton.
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Ler
Mead Corporation
Benjamin C. Baldwin
Darcy B. Wilkinson
Baldwin
Foy
Wilkinson
St. Lawrence University
University of Michigan
Stockbridge Road
Lee
Ping Ridge Drive
Hurlbut Papers
South Lee
Wyenn Papers
Middleton
Ohio
Attempt to Set Up Local Housing Authority Raises Debate
The Lee Planning Board proposes creating a town housing authority to provide elderly housing and seek federal state funds. The plan would not grant authority to build low income housing now. Selectman Jaouen calls for more research while others cite possible funding benefits and the authority’s independence from town oversight.
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LEE
He Lee Planning Board
Martin H. Deely
Planning Board
Deely
Board
J. Peter Scolforg
Mrg
James P. Doheney
Great Barrington Housing Authority
Tee Planning Board
Selectman
Andre W. Jaouen
Jaouen
No Plans at Present For Lee Cafe Site
Serra Real Trust repr Edward J Cristiana Jr said the trust has no immediate plans for the Jorimey Lee Cafe site on Railroad Street after razing. Del P Virgilio Pittsfield contractor sought permit to raze the wooden structure assessed at 5000. The lot is part of a property with a four family dwelling next door and two more dwellings plus the former Lee Theatre on Main Street. Main and Railroad streets run parallel in this area.
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Lew
Edward J. Cristiana Jr
Serra Realty Trust
Jorimey Lee Cafe
Railroad Street
del P
Virgilio
Pittsfield
Selectmen
Cristiano
Lee Theayre
Main Street
Main
Railroad Streets
Turnpike Crash Injures Man Critically
A Westfield man, Paul Warner, 21, was hospitalized in critical condition after a massachusetts turnpike crash around 6:25 p.m. a tractor-trailer rear-ended Warner’s car, pinning it between the truck and trailer. Passenger Brian Miller, 19, of Voorheesville, N Y, sustained injuries and was listed in good condition at St Luke’s. Police cited a high beam light issue as a factor. Warner’s car was demolished.
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Les
Westheld
Massachusetts
Willsfield General
HMC
Paul
Warner
St. Luke’s
Pittsfield General
Brian C. Miller
Voorheesville
N.Y
St. Luke's
Westfield
Clarence I. Green
Savannah
Poligesal
Miller
Green
John K. Shaugnessy
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Ralph Conroy
Tech
Heart Fund Campaign
Donald R. Neaton
Martha Lane
Heart Fund
National Guard
Joe's Grill
Mrs. Cameron
Camp Howe Fund
Hancock School
Patrick A. Leab
Allen Leab
Mt. Washington
Mount Washington
Trenage Reed Machinery
Cecelia Bailly
Quinton Spadeccini
Fairview Road
Fairview Hospital
Dial
LYWV
BRE
Seis Rea South Berkshire Bureau
PTA
Lee-Stockbridge-Tyringham
Berkshire Eagle
Oak & Spruce Resort
Kiwanis
Jack
Mead
Protos
Kanter
Benjamin C, Baldwin
Darcy B, Wilkinson
Arsk
Atlantic
L.H. Bull Fuel Oil, Inc
WI. B. Euun Sons Inc
Housatonic ST
SEN Dial
Knnescy
Lee Cafe
Lee District Court
Thomas 2
Berkshire Hills Baptist Church
Laurence Hilliker
Camp Northfield
Northfield
Rob Roy
Ben
Fanny Farmer
Whitman Valentine
McClelland Rexall Drug
Ady
Valentina
Lee News Room
Cy and
Er Ii
Ty A&p
FORD
Fairlane
Torino
SIMCA
Auto
LEE Auto Sales
Pike Lee
Masus
C Loeb’s Foodtown
Lenox, Mass
Papertown Pacers
Cheshire Stompers
Cheshire Seto
Audia Gaylord
Plymouth Fury
Chrysler
Newport
Walter Alter Sis
Houseteanic St
Leo
Learanc
Kelly Furniture
the Berkshires
Main St
Lee, Mass
Orica Owe
J.T. Owens
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