Washington Elects Hurley Selectman at town meeting
Richard J. Hurley was elected selectman with 92 percent of the vote at Washington Elementary School. John R. Newberry received 30 write-in votes. Hurley also won town moderator with 113 votes, Newberry 6. 12 ballots blank. Other officers elected include town clerk, treasurer, assessor, and regional school committee. Total ballots cast 134 of 195. meeting covered 32 articles in about two hours with attendance around 75.
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Washington
Richard J. Hurley
New Selectman
Washington Elementary School
John R. Newberry
Hurley
Newberry
Kenneth E. van Blarcom
Berkshire
Hansen
Dalton
Central Berkshire
Alexander G. Jarvie
Selectmen
Alfred E. Deane
State Selectmen’s Association
John E. DeMoss
Middlefield Taxpayers Association
Gateway Regional School
Twoney
Highway Department
Reserve Fond
Workren
Conservation Commission
We Health and Sanitation
Middlefeld
Hampshire County Retirement Wits
Fire Department
A.bo Freening Board
Middlefield Selectman Hobart Re-elected in Voter Hustle
In Middlefield two thirds of registered voters cast ballots at the school. John L. Hobart won a three year term as selectman and Ralph Bell kept a three year seat on the Board of Assessors. Nancy J. Olds became the first woman elected as town assessor, with Clayton Crothers in a close race for the one year term. A 108 vote turnout accompanied a 99,670.37 dollar town meeting total with approvals for police, radio, and library related items and several transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlefield
John L. Hobart
Selectman
Ralph Bell
Nobart
William Tl. Slater Jr
Bell
Wayne E. Main
Nancy J. Olds
Clayton Crothers
Miss Olds
Helen M. Cook
Raymond Adams
Perley Boyer
Robert Olds
John H. Hartley
Donald A. Lavery
Constance N. Vreeland
Walter D. Smith
Richard S. Bellows
Carel Varsano
Planning Board
Roger
George L. Bell
Maurice H. Pease
Zoning Board of Appeals
Gilbert McLeod
Susan B Anthony 150th Observance Noted Quietly in Adams
Adams marks the 158th birth anniversary of Susan B Anthony with a simple ceremony at the Adams Free Library. A wreath from J Zepka & Sons graces the display beside the suffragist's photo. Born February 15, 1820 in Bowens Corners Adams, the famed activist later campaigned for women's rights and saw Aug. 26 named Susan B Anthony Day in 1958.
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Adams
Susan B. Anthony
Adams Free Library
J. Zepka & Soms
Miss Anthony
Bowens Corners
U.S
Silvia
Come
Pittsfield
Conte
House
Adusis Society
Erlends
Charles ©. Richardson Jr
Batenkill
N.Y
AFTE Local at Sprague Eyes Strike Near Vote
North Adams union official says authorization of a strike at Sprague Electric is certain as three locals push for raises and contract terms before March 1. AFTE IUE and IAM plan strike votes. Sprague cites profit and competitive pressures as reasons against large wage offers.
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North Adams
Local 101
American Federation of Technical Engineers
AFTE
Roger LE. Bell
Sprague Electric Co
IUE
Fue
International Executive Board
SAM
Sprague
Sprague Board
Robert C. Sprague
Etter
Transcript
Japan
Walter Wood
IUE Local 200
Bruce FR. Carlson
Carlson
Peru town meeting features heated debates and pay raises
The Peru Center School gathering drew 50 residents for a two hour, forty minute session approving Article 16 raising road workers pay to 3.25 per hour and setting laborer rates. Controversy over a $230 sand truck and a related feasibility inquiry marked the proceedings.
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Peru
Peru Center
Lenox High evacuated as fire disrupts school operations
Lenox Memorial High School was evacuated Thursday afternoon after a fire found in the boys locker and shower area. Fire crews arrived with two trucks and contained the blaze, likely caused by a short circuit in an electric motor. Students returned within 20 minutes. Two Lenox Lions Club officers were elected, Robert B. Lockenwitz as second VP and Victor Metzig as third VP. Public schools will be closed for midwinter break with class resuming February 23.
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LENOX
Lenox Memorial Iigh
Lenox Lions Club
Robert B. Lockenwitz
Greylock Street
Lee
Victor Metzig
Birchwood Lane
Candidates To Be on Radio for Adams Selectman Race
Three candidates for Adams selectman Fred Dabrowski Donald C Bianchutle and Edward J Mecayver will appear this week on WMNB Opinion program from 9 15 to 10 am with callers questions. Blanchette Meezywor and Dabrowski will join on specified days for voter contact and discussion. A pre election rally Sunday by Maple Grove Civic Club and Commercial Street Cafe runs 2 30 to 3 30 p m with informal voter meetings and timed candidate addresses.
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Adams
Selectman
Fred Dabrowski
Donald C. Bianchutle
Edward J. Mecayver
North Berkshire
WMNB
Blanchette
Planning Board
Conservation Commission
Mt. Greylock
Meezywor
Citizens’ Caucus
Adams Taxpayers Association
Plunkett Memorial Hospital
Dabrowski
Maple Grove Civic Club
Commercial Street Cafe
Turnpike Crash Injures Three in Two-Vehicle Thruway Collision
A two vehicle crash on the Massachusetts Turnpike at 1 30 a m injured three people and damaged both cars as 18 guard rail posts were knocked out. John P Innis 39 of East Taftford Conn drove into the median rail. Charles R Hamaker of Palo Alto Calif eastbound in the passing lane could not stop in time. Hamaker and two Hankers car passengers were treated at St Luke s Unit BAC. Peter G Vulkan 21 of Somerville and Robert L Henning 22 of Somerville suffered head and arm injuries and head injuries respectively and were treated and released.
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Charles R. Hamaker
Palo Alto
Galif
Hamaker
Ennis
St. Luke’s Unit
Bac
Hanker
Peter G. Vulkan
Somerville
Robert L. Henning
SL Fire
Vote Gunn and Brinker for Local Boards on Feb 17
Stockbridge Democratic Committee asks voters to support David Gunn for Board of Health and Raymond Brinker for Planning Board in the Tuesday February 17 election. For transportation to the polls call 298-4446. Stephen Cooney, Chairman, Pol. Adv.
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David Gunn
Board of Health
Raymond Brinker
Planning Board
Stockbridge
DPU dis approves rise in West Stockbridge water rates
The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities disapproved a requested 4 to 80 percent rate increase by West Stockbridge Water Co. Rates collected since July 1969 must be rebated. The DPU ordered improvements, including cleaning the Lenox reservoir, addressing low pressure and frequent shutdowns, and improving service while awaiting tests in warmer weather. Victor Stannard, owner, was praised as conscientious. the company loses money monthly.
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West Stockbridge
State Department of Public Utilities
DPU
West Stockbridge Water Co
Atty
Rudolph A. Sacco
Pittsfield
DPA
Sacco
Lenox
Sachi
Victor Stannard
West Stockbridge Water Company
DFU
Deer Chasing By Dogs Continues in South Berkshire
Lee-Weer deer still pursued and killed by loose domestic dogs, says Gordon Leeman, state Natural Resources officer. Weekend incidents include a deer breaking its neck after dashing into a link fence near the Massachusetts Turnpike interchange. Leeman urges owners to restrain dogs. two dogs killed this month for chasing deer.
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Lee — Weer
Gordon Leeman
State Department of Natural Resources
Leeman
Massachusetts Turnpike
Four Contests On Ballot In Otis
Otis voters face four contests today including selectman and assessor races. Ronald Loring challenges incumbent Fred Lawrence for three years. Edward M. Dyer seeks re-election against Samuel D. Barta. School Committee has three candidates for two seats, with Lorraine Jde and Rattert A. Carrington seeking re-election and Richard J. Nabbe challenging. Planning Board has two candidates for five years, with Claire Hull and William H. Dyer. Multiple town posts include incumbents unopposed for one year terms. polls open at Town Hall until 7 PM.
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Otis
Fred Lawrence
Ronald Loring
Edward M. Dyer
Samuel D. Barta
Lorraine Jde
Rattert A. Carrington
Richard J. Nabbe
Claire Hull
William H. Dyer
Clifford A. Conver
Abs. Hooker W. Judson
Erving A. Minery
Henry A. Jones
Clifford W. Clark
Robert M. Clark
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Jarvie
Julio Granda
Prost
Westfield
Granda
van Blarcom
Board of Appeals
Joseph Furlong Jr
Joseph de Angelus
C.A.R. Simmons
Harvey E. Fish Sr
William Bohrer
Richard J. Borgnis
Edward J. Gallant
Sexton
Harold F. Klein
Bohrer
William C. Andrews
Michael S. Abate
Henry Bb. Rock Sr
Andrew I. Methe
Sont Ard Davebiers
Town of Becks
Scheol
Hs Vocational
Berkshire County Retirement Board
Oi Scheol
AOD
Civil Defense
Veterans Aid
Board of Hostil
County of
Hobart
Saan
Berkshire Plaza
IUB
International Association of Machinists
LAM Lus
Joyce Meier
Edward K. Shuttleworth
William Culiett
Edward H. Kelly
James Bunnell
Shuttleworth
William Cullett
Lions
Lenox Public
Anne Louise Millet Tal
Raperies
Cynthia
Standard Furniture CO
Herth
Dorothy Tolkie
Ake
South Berkshire Bureau
Pittsfield General Hospital
Arnold Searamuzzi
Alfred Hood Te
Dresser-Hull Co
Better Home Heat Council
St., Lee
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