Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Berkshire Eagle in Pittsfield, Massachusetts

We have 4,454,244 pages in Massachusetts

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1970

Page

15

Three new selectmen chosen in Stockbridge vote

In West Stockbridge the town will have three new selectmen for the coming year. John Miller led with 291 votes, James O'Brien 227, and Thomas Clark 44. Incumbent George Panzeri was defeated by one vote with 203. There were 393 ballots of 629 registered voters. Incumbent Moderator Eugene A. Dellea ran unopposed and received 313 votes.

West Stockbringe West Stockbridge John Miller James O’brien Thomas Clark George Panzeri Eugene A. Dellea Angelo Das Newton Kasson Francis G. Masiero Louis Panzeri

Booster Club Food Sale Across District to Aid Seniors

The Spartan Booster Club will host a districtwide food sale March 14 in Berkshire Hills Regional School District communities. Proceeds fund athletic awards for Monument Mountain High School seniors. Sales run 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kempton's Insurance in Stockbridge, Community Center in Housatonic, Adams Super Market in Great Barrington, and Town Rooms in West Stockbridge.

Great Barrington Spartan Booster Club Berkshire Hills Monument Mountain High School Kempton Insurance Agency Stockbridge Housatonic Adams Super Market West Stockbridge Stephen Campétti Henry Pieselman Robert Kinne Alex Dezieck Donald Moulthrop Alan Macy Francis Mooney George Panzeri Bruno Magdalenski

Chester High talent show seeks performers in May

The Chester High School Alumni Association will sponsor an annual talent show in May. Interested participants should attend a rehearsal at Town Hall tomorrow at 7 PM. All age groups welcome. Mrs Pia Stenico of Main Street is currently at Springfield Medical Center.

Chester High School Alumni Association Town Hall Pia Stenico Main Street Springfield Medical Center

Two New Faces on Gt. Barrington Selectmen

In Great Barrington and Housatonic, John W. P. Mooney and Raymond F. Drumm, both Republicans from Housatonic, win seats on the Board of Selectmen alongside Democrat Paul J. Gibbons in 1970. Other winners include Donald C. Garanson for Planning Board, Emilio P. Passetto for Board of Appeals, and Aldo L. Oggiani for Cemetery Commission, with incumbents prevailing in several races. Ballot questions on health and accident insurance for active and retired town employees were defeated, total votes 1,925. Incumbent Town Treasurer Joseph C. Casey led with 1,497 votes.

Great Barrington John W.P. Mooney Raymond F. Drumm Housatonic Paul J. Gibbons Donald C. Garanson Terrence F. Coyle Planning Board Emilio P. Passetto Patrick F. Sweeney Board of Appeals Aldo L. Oggiani Richard #. Snow Cemetery Commission Thaddeus J. Zmistowski Charles J. Benham Charles J. Castronova Coyle Park Commission Joseph C. Casey Wousatonie James C. McCarty Paul C. White Mooney Drumm Gibbons Harold J. Beckwith Blue Cross-Blue Shield Great Barrington Village Board of Selectmen Wederater William P. Murtagh Doumph M. Casey Law Assestor Yeate G. Gulai Scheel Dr. Donn Masser Walter F. Atweed Frank ©. Spaulding Yaar Nathan Brickman Abwa James J. Sullivan John Tuer Vais Roger G. Gendreau Joseph J. Barry Wae Della A. Castroneva Fase L. Gardaila

Fourth Officer Is Named to Police Dept

STOCKBRIDGE Edward J. Tacobacci, 48, of Church Street, named by the Selectmen as the fourth full time officer. He begins today after three years as a special police officer. Reappointments listed include John J. Downs, Joseph T. McCormick, and several town officials. The Selectmen ordered a new sander for the Highway Department from Davis Tractor Co. with $2,439 appropriated at last week’s town meeting.

Stockbridge Edward J. Tacobacci Church Street Tacobacci William J. Obanhein John J. Downs Joseph T. McCormick McCormick Robert G. Williams George FE. Emerson Jr James F. Kiley Lilian C. Rathbun Harold Dewkett Civil Defense Francis L. Pilling Karl G. Cooper Robert N. Faber Jr Ohanhein Louis J. Peyron Richard €. Masiera Harry M. Searing John F. Decker John J. Pensky Conservation Commission Highway Department Davis ‘Tractor Co Southboro Davis

Dog Restraint Order Lifted By Stockbridge Officials

Stockbridge leaders rescinded the dog restraining order amid low public cooperation but warned owners the pets will be shot if found chasing deer in the woods. Police Chief Obanhein and three officers were appointed as town dog officers to enforce safety and insurance coverage.

Stockbridge Wiliam J. Qbanhein Selectmen James’ F. Riley George E. Everson Jr Obanhein

Selectmen Reelect Williams at Reorganizing Meeting

Robert G. Williams was re-elected chairman of the Selectmen at their reorganizational meeting. George E. Emerson Jr. was named clerk of the board. James F. Kiley was named the third member.

Federated Church Women to Meet. Spencer to Speak

The Women's Society of the Federated Church will meet Thursday at 8 p.m. at the parish house. Miss Linda Spencer will speak and show slides from her Europe trip last fall. A Bible study class is set for Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Federated Church parsonage with Mrs. Edward C. Hempel in charge.

Women's Society of the Federated Church Linda Spencer Europe Federated Church Parsonage Edward C. Hempel

Recount in Alford Reveals Three-Way Tie for Third Seat

Alford recount shows three candidates tied for third seat on board after 35 votes each due to erased marks. Board Chair Chapin seeks town counsel Curtiss advice. potential caucuses or new election timing could push vote in 10 to 15 days.

Alford Selectman John Rood William Karmanik Adrian Rudolph William L. Chapin Selectmen Board of Registrars Rood Karmanik Rudolph Chapin Sidney Q. Curtiss Curtiss Boston Chapt Medeo Morandi Morandi Lf Curtiss

Supervisor Black named to nine Columbia committees

Tel 195 2373 NEW LEBANON NY Supervisor William J Black, the town's Columbia County Board of Supervisors representative, has been appointed to nine committees by board chairman Elsworth B Weaver. The panels include Civil Service, county general insurance, county-owned property, illegal taxes and erroneous assessments, justices and constables, salaries, sheriff and jail, building and supplies at Chatham, and reapportionment.

New Lebanon N.Y William J. Black Columbia County Board of Supervisors Elsworth B. Weaver Chatham

Two Hearings on Stockbridge Variances Tonight

Two applications for variances to the town zoning bylaw will be heard by the Board of Appeals tonight at 7 20 at Town Hall. Edward J. Burke of Mount Vernon New York seeks a 10 foot setback in Beachwood Stockbridge Bowl near a vacation home, while Michael C T Brookes of Church Street requests a similar relief for a small addition to his home. The 30 foot back line and 15 foot side lot requirements are the affected standards.

Stockbridge Board of Appeals Town Hall Edward J. Burke Mount Vernon N.Y Michael C. T. Brookes Church Street Burke Beachwood Stockbridge Bowl Brookes

Bird Dog Club Sets Dinner Meeting Saturday

The Capital District Bird Dog Club will hold its annual dinner meeting Saturday at 7 at the Crossroads Restaurant in Latham. Election of officers, installation of new members, and planning for the year’s activities are on the agenda. Membership is open to anyone interested in sporting dogs. Reservations with John A. Lawrence Jr. or Wayland Richardson.

Lebanon Springs N.Y Capital District Bird Dog Club Hilltop Farm Crossroads Latham John A. Lawrence Jr Albany Lawrence Arcadia Ave Wayland F. Richardson North Helderberg Parkway Slingerlands

Business Operation In Home Is Denied In Stockbridge

STOCKBRIDGE Mrs. William Bein of Yale Hill and New York denies conducting a business in her home after the Selectmen learned she was running a health clinic without a permit. She says she did not conduct any business but seeks to establish herself in Stockbridge and would meet the board in person.

Stockbridge Selectmen William Bein Yale Hill New York Bein Ann Rude

Truck Overturns with Cargo of Eggs Ruined

A Pine Lane Poultry Farm truck from Hillsdale overturned on Route 22 near Indian Head Mountain around 9 25 pm, ruining about 230 crates of eggs. Driver Michael Walsh of Chatham was uninjured as the truck toppled on its right side after a rear wheel blowout on a downhill grade. A Lebanon Valley Protective Association pumper cleaned gasoline leaks and a state truck crew spread sand on the resulting ice.

Lebanon Springs N.Y Pine Lane Poultry Farm Hillsdale Indian Head Mountain Michael Walsh Chatham Lebanon Valley Protective Association

Two Drug Films to Be Shown in Monterey

Monterey police and the youth group sponsor two color films on drug abuse at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Congregational Church social room. The films 503 Marijuana and Drugs and the Nervous System illustrate effects and consequences of narcotics on people. No admission charge. Refreshments available. Residents of Monterey and nearby towns invited.

Monterey Police Department Monterey Youth Group Socral Mom

Musical Program Slated at Gould Farm Monterey

Music of the Washington, Lincoln and Kennedy eras will be presented in concert by visiting musicians Friday at 7 30 p.m. at Gould Farm sponsored by the Farm. The program features the Rev Fred Musson haritone soloist from Hillsdale and Miss Kathleen King a local pianist. Mrs Rose Jeckwig will direct. The public is welcome.

Gould Farm Fred Musson Haritone Hillsdale Kathleen King Rose Jeckwig

Also Mentioned on This Page

Panzers Teer Kugent A. Delian Lena A. Consolini Yewn Lena A. Comactini Jona H. Millar Booster Club Tom Ross Fife Insurances Thomas J. Ross Madome St. Great Barrington Mass Tel THE Cushman Agency Vika State Mutual OF America Worvaster Mars Schuver Ely OM Buxze Cardora Greeting Cards Billialds Fresh Film Berricini Chocolates Dr. Scholl Main ST Barrington Beard Goranson Tom Dempsey’s Tire Center Landlubber Denim Bell Bottoms Wallace Beery Shirts Army & Navy Bonnie Bell Bill Pol. Pol Adv Pol. Pol. Adv Ted J. Zmistowski Francis E. Larkin East St Pol John W. P. Mooney Police Dept Great Barrington Savings Bank Sheffield Sally Bergmans Emerson Williams Mobil Heat Mobil Heating Oil S&h John B. Hull, Inc Southern Berkshire Homes Clifford M Frambach Black Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid Bay One Chatter Tah Ae
Search Courier

Search the Berkshire Eagle Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Berkshire Eagle?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication