Snob-Zoning Law Faces Corrective Bills by Backers
Massachusetts backers file corrective bills to fix the snob zoning law citing missing language that would empower local zoning boards of appeals to overturn restrictive zoning. Lawyers and Rep. Marlin Linsky clash over whether the power exists, while observers warn against weakening the law. public housing pushers in Lexington Whalen Lincoln and Weston move to use it, with Pittsfield noting high subsidized housing and minimal land impact.
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Zoning Boards of Appeals
the Eagle
Richard G. Nuber
Boston College
Boston Bar Assort
Ton
Joel S. Greenberg
Pittsfield
Osceola Street
Frank W. Sherman
Sudbury
Hodgson Houses
Millis
Walter H. McLaughlin
Boston
Marlin A. Linsky
Brookline
Linsky
Supreme Judicial Court
Huber
McLaughlin
Greenberg
Sherman
The
Eagle
Kaw
Lexington
Whalen
Lincoln
Weston
Palmer Sees Slim Chance To Revive Osceola Project
Pittsfield Housing Authority chairman William B. Palmer doubts revival of the Osceola Street public housing plan. He proposes new proposals for 100 low rent units while zoning and master plans face regulatory hurdles. Palmer warns legislative changes may lag and prices could rise if land is zoned for apartments, pushing projects out of reach. The council moves toward a master zoning ordinance amid budget talks and urban renewal briefings.
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Pittsfield Housing Authority
Osceola Street
William B. Palmer
PHA
Osceola
Palmer
Joseph S. Scelsi
Scelsi
Blantyre Inn
J. Alan Ornstein
Births at Berkshire Medical Center and area
Mr. and Mrs. William Salinetti of Lee welcomed a daughter yesterday at Berkshire Medical Center. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Renzi of 25 Easton Ave welcomed a son. Mr. and Mrs. Jerome C. Conkson of Lee welcomed a son. Mr. and Mrs. Harry D. Evans of 87 Joseph Drive welcomed a son. Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Salinetti of Laurel welcomed a son yesterday. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. William B. Salinetti, Lee, and others from Dalton Savannah Ga. Susan Eileen born Saturday at Bulloch County Hospital to Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Tom Andrews and Mrs. Genevieve Charland. John Sr. born Tuesday, grandparents listed. great‑grandparents Myron E. Chapman of Ludlow referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Renzi
Easton Ave
Jerome C. Conkson
Lee
Harry D. Evans
Joseph Drive
Charles H. Salinetti
Laurel, Mud
William B. Salinetti
Wesley W. Crosier
Dalton
Malcolm Andrews
Statesboro
Susan Eileen
Bulloch County Hospital
Tom Andrews
Savannah
Genevieve Charland
Schenectady
N.Y
Pittsfield
John H. Lock
Raleigh
N.C
John Sr
Edward M. Swaine
Donna Ave
William 0
Tack
Fulton, Ky
Airs
Myron E, Chapman
Ludlow
Owner Gets Five More Days to Clear Housatonic Dam
Berkshire County Commission extended the deadline for Richard S. Pope to remove debris blocking flood gates at Monument Mills dam in Housatonic to next Tuesday. If not done, the county will intervene to clear the gates or blow a hole in a blocked flume to relieve rising water and prevent upstream flooding in Stockbridge.
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Monument Mills
Housatonic
Berkshire County Commission
Richard S. Pope
Southport
Conn
Matthew J. Collins
Pope
William A. Heaphy
Stockbridge
Furnace
Vayo Promoted By GE To New York Post
Harold E. Vayo of 422 Pomeroy Ave is promoted by General Electric to a consultant position at GE's New York City corporate headquarters. He will advise on relations, personnel placement, and manpower development across the company. Vayo joined GE in Pittsfield in 1962 and has since held roles in personnel practices and compensation. He is active with the Boy Scouts, Serra Club, and St. Teresa's Church. The family plans to move to the New York area after the school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold E. Vayo
Pomeroy Ave
General Hiedtric Co
New York City
Vayo
Pittsfield
Ordnance Department
Bor
Utica
N.Y
Providence College
Vaso
Great Trains Council
Boy Scouts of America
Serra Club
St. Teresa’s Church Parish
Stanley Club
Joan Cassidy
New Haven
Harold WE
David
Local Stamp Club wins OK for March 7 Melville stamp
Pittsfield stamp collectors plan a March 7 Melville envelope cancellation at the local post office after Post Office Department rulings limit first day ceremonies to New Bedford. Club leader Leo R. Lincoln will fetch embossed envelopes from New Bedford, apply a special cachet featuring Arrowhead, Melville’s home, and mail them from Pittsfield. If weather disrupts travel, refunds minus postage will be issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melville
Mildred Wallace
Pittsfield
Post Office Department
New Bedford
Herman Melville
Moby-Dick
Berkshire Museum Stamp Club
Leo R. Lincoln
Stamp Club
Kalmes Road
Arrowhead
Mass
Lincoln
James B. Hamilton
Hamilton
Boston
Ely
Lo Kenwood St
Silvio O. Conte
P.O. Department
Robert (. Newman
Berkshoe Athenaeum
Conte
Newman
Greenberg Declines Asst Atty Gen Position in Berkshire County
Boston report says Rep. Joel S. Greenberg will remain in the Massachusetts House rather than resign to become assistant attorney general for Berkshire County. Gov. Sargent and Atty. Gen. Quinn note the political impact while Greenberg cites duties to his constituency and votes on reform. He plans future political actions but will stay in the House for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Robert N. Quinn
Joel S. Greenberg
Pittsfield
House of Representatives
Berkshire County
Richard Drennan
Springfield
Massachusetts
Greenberg
Quinn
House
Senate
Sargent
David M. Bartley
Jock
Gen. Quinn
Statehouse
N Y State Driver Hospitalized After Two Vehicle Crash
Leonard Devine, 41, of Waterford, N Y, is hospitalized at Pittsfield General Unit BMC for a concussion and lacerations after a two vehicle crash on Route 43 in Hancock early today. Devine's car collided with a trick operated by William Banley of Albany as Devine exited a motel driveway. He will be summoned by court on a charge of failing to use care in emerging from a driveway.
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Leonard Devine
Waterford
N.Y
Pittsfield
BMC
Hancock
Devine
William ©. Banley
Albany
Snow Conference Arrives at State University of New York Albany
George J Bulgarelli Berkshire County meteorologist attends a two day snow conference on the SUNY Albany campus. The event, sponsored by meteorologists and utility firms, evaluates winter data and discusses snowfall forecasting and snow removal programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieorge J. Bulgarelli
Berkshire County
State University of New York
Albany
New School Commission To Be Named by Mayor
Mayor Butler said he will appoint a new School Building Needs Commission to coordinate planning, construction and rehabilitation of schools. The 17 member panel would include 10 mayoral appointees and six from city groups, plus the city buildings superintendent. The charter requires School Committee approval of all building plans before city funding. The commission would replace several separate bodies and include an advisory council with the superintendent and cabinet.
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Bulter
Pittsfield
Needs
Governor Signs 2 County Bills in Berkshire County
Governor signs two Berkshire County bills. One makes fire protection radio broadcasting a countywide proposition under the County Commission. The other authorizes funds for a study on enlarging the District Court annex on Wendell Avenue. Committeeman Clement argues appointing a Pittsfield Teachers Association member may affect negotiations. appointees will come from School Committee, City Council, Planning Board, and Pittsfield PTA Council. Butler will appoint the commission when feasible.
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Any. Sargent
Berkshire County Commissioners
County Commission
District Court
Wendell Avenue
Supt. Whalen
Pittsfield Teachers Association
Richard 5. Clement
Association
Edtmund J. Plummer Jr
Planning Board
Pittsfield
Butler
Piysihie
Eagle boosts prizes for Create an Ad contest
The Berkshire Eagle raises the prize pool for its second Create an Ad contest to 750 dollars for 28 winners across three school divisions Grades 4 1 7 0 and 12. A grand prize of 150 is awarded for best advertisement with additional prizes of 375 50 25 and 10 for first through fourth places in each division plus five 5 honorable mentions per division. Entry blanks appear in tomorrow's Eagle with a March 25 deadline.
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The
Berkshire Eagle
Berkshire County Pup
Gtates
Vincent W. Monicloone
Eagle
Montezenne
Margaret Gerloff
Buttenheim
Thomas C. Lawdler
General Electric Co
Pittsfield
Trobert M. Boland
Berkshire Community College
Distinguished Massachusetts judge visits Boys' Club woodworking class
Associate Justice Francis J. Quirico visits the Boys' Club woodworking department and chats with former classmate and instructor Joe Szymanski. He urges expanding programs to attract more boys, noting his early training on lathes and jointers aided his law career. The club hosts an open house with the Red Garter Band tonight.
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Boys
Francis J. Quirico
Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts
Joe Szymanski
Quirico
Northeastern University School of Law
Thomas Kelly
Boston
Back Bay
Prudential Center
Birmingham
Mich
Szymianski
Walfred T. Viclareen
Szymanski
Boys’ Club
Jim Driscoll
Dave Wertman
Tinden Street
Wagon Wheel
Red Garter Band
GE Draftsmen Vote on 40 Month Contract in P town
GE draftsmen at Pittsfield represented by Local 140 of the American Federation of Technical Engineers will vote Monday at 3 PM at the Portuguese American Club on Winter Street to ratify a 40 month contract. The agreement mirrors a prior 101 day strike settlement with IUE and is retroactive to January 1. The Monday session is a GE holiday in Massachusetts for Washington's Birthday observance.
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Pittsfield
General Electric
IUE
American Federation of Technical Engineers
Winter Street
Massachusetts
Washington
Adams Markets Adds Taconic to Scholarship List
Taconic High School is added to the Adams Super Markets local scholarship program announced by Jacob Wineberg. The new high school receives $1,000 this year along with other recipients including Adams Memorial High and Mt. Greylock Regional, among others, with varied amounts. local ads list entertainment and services.
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Adams Markets
Taconic High School
Adams Super Markets
Prc Uram
Jacob Wineberg
Adams Memorial High
Monument Mountain Regional
Great Barington
Pittsfield High
Drury High
North Adams
St. Joseph’s High
Pittsfield
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Pills- Sieke
Cialist
Boston University
Berkshire Medical Center
William Salinetti
GE Company
N.Y. Post
Harald E. Vayo Jr
Saveries Notified
Melville Cacher
Bulgaretti
EM. Toole
Francis J. Quivien
Jeff
Sun, Tork
Spring
Laneshora
Watkins
Mayfair
North St
Susan
Body Shop Fitness Club
North Street
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