Dalton Finance Committee predicts tax rate rise to 53 or 54
Dalton officials anticipate the 1970 tax rate could be 53 to 54 per thousand, down from earlier 55 to 56, due to a 25,000 cut in the Central Berkshire Regional School budget and a proportional 15,816 reduction in Dalton’s share. If voters reject the committee’s budget plan, police funding would rise by about 20,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Central Berkshire
Finance Committee
Albert D. Reinhardt , Jr
Financs
Reinhardt
Court of Honor Held by Boy Scout Troop 4
About 75 attendees heard William K. Mallon describe a 1955 Antarctica trip with slides at the First Congregational Church. Honor awards went to David Gerberetx and John Clayton, with several Scouts earning Life, First Class, Second, and Tenderfoot honors. A plaque honored 22 years of troop sponsorship by the Grange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chitton Green
Gerberetx
John Clayton
Earl Wheeler
Jonathan George
Michael Roberts
David Johnson
David Isabelle
Roger Sherman
George Kardasen Jr
Flintstone
George Toss
Rudolph Brinkman
The
Grange
Town Reports Distributed. Dog Restraint Policy Cited
Dalton police distributed 2,200 annual town reports and the Central Berkshire Regional School District annual report. Chief Robert Powell noted some residents missed copies due to unrestrained dogs despite a restraining order. Selectmen as licensing commission will accept applications for one seasonal all alcoholic restaurant license at Town Hall until Feb 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Central Berkshire Regional School
Robert Powell
Teachers protest cost control plan in regional meeting
Charles F. Bunnell, spokesman for the Central Berkshire Teachers Association, called the regional school committee’s cost-control program a financial witch hunt. The committee announced a plan at its last meeting to implement a strict system where the finance subcommittee will review and evaluate all personnel requests and salary actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Central Berkshire Regional
Charles F. Bunnell
Central Berkshire Teachers Association
Bunnell
Winter Carnival Schedule at Wahconah High
Dalton announces a full winter carnival week led by a queen crowning by Miss Heather Harrison. Events run from 8 to 11 pm at the Community House with a semiformal high school dance. Snow races, family sledding, girls only activities, a winter sports movie, free swims, open bowling, ski trips to Jiminy Peak, and ski races with slalom and dawn hill events scheduled at Jiniely. Participants must wear a winter carnival button and register for bus space.
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Dalton
Archie DeAngelus
CRA
Heather Harrison
Wahconash
Wahconah Country Club
Jiminy Peak Ski Area
Jiniley
Senor
DeAngelus
School officials clash over budget control and purchases
Dalton students and teachers face a dispute over a proposed cost central program. Bunnell objects to granting the finance subcommittee power to approve every item $1 or more, warning it could undermine trust in educators. Cooney notes the plan aims for better financial handling, with potential to adjust the $100 arbitrary cap as experience grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunnell
William H. Manning
Martin J. Cooney
G. Crane Jr
Dalton
Cooney
Francis W. Bacon
Coaney
Hinsdale Town Election Features Four Contests on Ballot
Hinsdale voters will choose four contests this Saturday at Kittredge School with 743 registered. For one year, three candidates contest the seat to fill the unexpired term of Louis J. Carmel. Three-year terms seek incumbents Howard A. Terry and Ruth Service. Town treasurer contenders are Mrs. Sally A. Terry and Robert E. Gerner. Assessor race has Victor P. Dam against James F. Munn. Tree warden race has only Richard F. Gréber declined. Charles Rippeon is the candidate. Several Finance Board and Planning Board seats are unopposed or have no candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinsdale
Citizens’ Caucus
Finance Board
Kittredge
Louis J. Carmel
Charles J. DeAngelus
South Street
David A. Pelkey
Longview Avenue
John M. Casey Jr
Church Street
DeAngelus
Hinsdale Home Club
Dalton High School
Recreation Committee
Hinsdale United Fund
Dalton-Hinsdale Peewee
Marjorie Fallon
Pelkey
St. Joseph’ & Ieh
Pittsfield
Casey
St. Joseph’s High School
Boston College
Kelly Hardwood, Inc
Howard A. Terry
Ruth Service
Terry
Gearse Schiupp Road
Parke, Davis Co
Hampden College of Pharmacy
Lions Club
Hinsdale Recreation Association
Service
Plunkett Avenue
Victor P. Dam
Goodrich Street
James F. Munn
New Windsor Road
Dann
Dexter Trade School
Munn
Byron Weston Co
Jean Prentisa
Charles R. Rippeon
East Washington Road
Richard F. Gréber
Rippeon
New England Tree Expert Co
Ruhning
J. Edward Peikey
Allyn W. Smith
Kenneth G. Kirchner
Planning Board
Charles Rohifs
Fifty Attend Town Meeting Approves School Budget Cut
Fifty voters at the annual town meeting approved all forty two warrant articles. The school budget of 103,702 was reduced from 166,405 after 1,603 in federal funds under Public Law 874. Of that, 703 was applied to the 1970 budget, 900 to a new roof. Fire Dept appropriation rose to 2,070 for a new pump. Officials authorized bids to remove the unsafe old stone mill. Total appropriations reached 157,890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nmancock
Federated Church Announces Lent Services and Choir Plans
The Federated Church will hold Lent services every Sunday at 7 p.m. starting this Sunday with Rev. Edward C. Hempel leading. Choir inquiries should be directed to Mrs. Stuart Eames. A country store operates Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the parish house with Mrs. Sidney Pomemy and Mrs. Frank Rice in charge. Becket School closes for vacation next week while Becket Art Center offers regular classes Monday evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Church
Edward C. Hempel
Stuart Eames
The
Sidney Pomemy
Frank Rice
Becket Art Center
Lee District Court fines listed for several drivers
Lee District Court Judge John J. Dwyer fined Becket youth 125 dollars. Albert W. Perusse of Benton Hill Road pled no contest to uninsured vehicle charges 100 dollars and unregistered vehicle 25 dollars. Donald A. Davis of Pittsfield paid 15 for speeding and 10 for not dimming lights. Thomas A. Salamone of Pittsfield 10 for no slicker. Leonard J. Orabono of Dalton 20 for speeding. Paul H. Robinson of Middlebury 10 for speeding. Paul J. Folino of Watertown and Norman J. Daigle of Enfield 15 each for speeding.
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Lee
John J. Dwyer
Albert W. Perusse
Benton Hill Road
Nole
Donald A. Davis
Pittsfield
Thomas A. Salamone
Leonard J. Orabono
Main Street
Dalton
Paul H. Robinson
Middlebury
Conn
Paul J. Folino
Watertown
Norman J. Daigle
Enfield
Heart Fund Auction Local agents named for event
Mrs. John Hughes of Summer Street and Mrs. Thomas Moraviec of Tabor Avenue are named Lee agents for the Heart Fund auction. The sale is February 9 at the National Guard Armory on Basa Lake Boulevard in Pittsfield, starting at 10 am with Louis Carpreso Jr. and Francis X. Makoul as auctioneers. Articles sought include antiques, furniture, bric a brac, new merchandise and other useful items. Contact either agent to contribute or help on auction day.
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Lee
John ‘T. Hughes
Summer Street
Thomas P. MoraViec
Tabor Avenue
Heart Fund
National Guard
Basa Lake Boulevard
Pittfield
Hughes
Moraviec
Louis Carpreso Jr
Pittsfield
Francis X. Mackoul
Great Barrington
Lee High School Class of 1960 Plans Tenth Reunion
The Lee High School class of 1960 seeks help organizing its tenth year reunion. Interested members should contact Thomas Cunsalati to assist with preparations.
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LEE
Lee High School
Thomas Cunsalati
Junior High Honor Roll posted for second marking period
Dalton announces the second marking period honor roll at Junior High. Eight students named for high honors and two for honors. Grade 7 list includes Dianne Brandi Deborah Barnes Christine Cameron Linda Hermian Cheryl Martin Linda Perry. Grade 8 and additional names follow, including Barbara Heiss Yvonnie Robert Carol Amirault Peter Bacon Traiiie Bairstaw and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Dianne Brandi
Deborah Barnes
Christine Cameron
Linda Hermian
Cheryl Martin
Linda Perry
Barbara Heiss
Yvonnie Robert
Community club food sale aids local camp funds
Washington readers are urged to vote Saturday as the 411 Community Club sponsors a food sale during voting hours to support camper ships and the building fund of the 4-11 Camp Wowe in Goshen. The 4-11 Citizenship Club reminds voters to participate, and write in candidate Newberry announces his run for selectman in the upcoming annual election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
411
Goshen
Citizenship Club
Selectmen Split Over Elderly Housing Authority Proposal
The Berkshire town selectmen voted two to one against forming a housing authority for the elderly. Andre Jaguen and Monty Pickos opposed the plan, while Chitra Edward Murray voiced support. The town meeting warrant proposes creating the authority to address elderly housing needs. Murray argued for aid to seniors. Jaguen expressed conditional support, not opposed to elderly housing in principle.
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Lee — Selectnot
Andre W. Jaguen
Monty Pickos
Chitra Edward
Murray
Cme
Supeport
Jaouen
Pickos
Jimen
Jaguen
Housing Authority
Town awards dump truck contract to Southgate Motors
The Lee selectmen awarded a 1972 GMC dump truck contract to Southgate Motors of Lee as the low bidder at 5695 dollars. Bids for comparison were 5500 dollars from B&P Sales of Lee and 6381.95 from Dwight Ford Sales in Sheffield. Other actions included reappointing John J. Wheeler as special constable and granting a building permit to Mr and Mrs Francis Romeo for a Yarn on their Summer Street property. Also selected jurors for the April Superior Court session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Selectmen
Southgate Motors
B&p
Dwight Ford
Sheffield
John J. Wheeler
Francis Romeo
Summer Street
Peter, A. Pizzi
High Street
Superior Court
Mary Ordyna
Rosemary F. Shea
River Street
Town Meeting Set With Road Discontinuances and 32 Articles
Annual town meeting scheduled Saturday at 8 a m at the elementary school to vote on 32 articles including discontinuations of Cross Place Road from the railroad bridge to Valley Road intersection Old Middlefield Road, Old Middlefield Road from its intersection with Cross Place Road to one mile from Summit Till Road, and Sargent Road from Lover's Lane to near Route 8. Article 31 proposes six ill days for town employees on holidays. Voters will elect a moderator tax collector auditor free warden clerk treasurer selectman assessor and Regional School Committee member for terms of one and three years. PTA meeting drew 28 attendees with Sletsyon K Adams speaking on horses, 10 bottle exhibitors and some rare finds. School closes next week for winter vacation. 4-H Food Club plans a cooking stirring party Tuesday at Mrs Douglas Poland’s on Washington Mountain Road from 10 36 to 1. Girls will prepare their own lunch.
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Washington
Cross Place Road
Valley Road
Old Middlefield Road
Summit Till Road
Sargent Road
Lover's Latte Road
If Food Club
Douglas Poland
Washington Mountain Road
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Af Police
Robert N. Powell
Taxpayers Association
Public Library
Board of Selettmen
Thomas T, Callahan
Sélettman
Pd. Po
Adv
Bullenheim Publishing Co
Berkshire Community College
Johns Hopkins University
Republican Committee
Garrett F. Collins
M. Nancy Carroll
Sally A. Terry
George Sehjiopp Road
Robert E. Gernér
Evangeline Prince Tei
Joyce Meter
Becket School
Ldeliver
Kelly
Dallon, Mass
Lee District Court
Heart Fund Auction
Plains
Carol Amirault
Peter Bacon
Traiiie Bairstaw
John Bartley
Terésa Bills
Alice Bonesteel
Peter Borgins
Melissa Brinkman
Nadine Brophy
Carol Brunjes
David Burgess
Nancy Callahan
Edward Cantle
Steven Carolus
David Claffie
Francis Comeau
Bonnie Connor
Thomas Cooney
Pamela Craige
Amy Damarest
Mark Donovan
Debra Drake
Laura Driscoll
Peter Elssmann
James Fenn
Elizabeth Ford
Josephine Trilling
Margaret Warrison
Kathryn Holzen
Paulette Isabelle
Evelyn Kumarék
Michael Macleod
Michael McLaughilin
Patrick McMahon
Jeffrey Monica
Anne Palenbach
Kathleen Parker
Lisa Perroil
Chéry Rawson
Bradley Rice
Mary Ann Rodrigues
Pamela Russell
Debra Sorensen
Deri Stowe
Scott Sturtevant
Eric Teal
David Thoresen
Martha Warren
Caral Wyand
John TR. Newberry
Mr. Newberry
U.S. Army
Beloit-Jones
Pittsfieldigh School
Souti Berkshire Bumeau — Tel
Housing Board
Southgate
James
Doheney
Knights of Columbus
David Williamson
Europe
Patsy Zavearia
Istania
Allies Grocers Cooperative
Torrington
Tralliaik
Lee News Ram
Shrattt
Ane Demets
Lee Pharnacy
Nah Nealon
Kreti
Bays
Dack
Russell Stover
Valentine
News Room
PTA
Ashfield
Sletsyon K. Adams
Adams
Eric Trio
Cork
Laurel Lake
I Lee, Mass
H. A. Johansson
Sis
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