Lenox School Committee Approves 997,739 Budget Increase
The Lenox School Committee adopts a 997,739 budget for the coming year, up from 988,176.90, with instructional costs rising about 976,154.01 driven by salary increases and five new teachers. Other major rises include operation and maintenance to 130,411.04 and transportation to 65,048.59 while equipment remains small at 2,233.33.
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LENOX
Raymond L. Trabold
Lenox Memorial High School
Trabold
Lenox Administration Costs Rise by 2300 Dollars
The Lenox school administration budget increased by 2300 dollars mainly from higher salaries. The superintendent’s pay rises 1303 to 18886 annually in September, the Lenox Memorial High School principal’s pay climbs 1047 to 16047, plus 500 for a new school committee secretary and 100 more state dues. The total administrative budget is 96677.74, under 3 percent of the 999333.01 total budget.
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Trabold
Pittsfield
Great Barrington
Lenox
Lenox Memorial High School
Town Election Likely To Have 4 Contests
Lenox faces four contested races in February with three school committee seats at stake between Republicans John J. Pitha Thomas J. Henry and Thor W Steinert and Democrats George J Byrnes Nancy Cowhig and Warren Johns Jr Incumbents Pitha and Cowhig seek re election No one runs for the one year unexpired school term The sole planning race pits Richard Doak against Coagar C Goyani Other posts run unopposed including moderator selectman town clerk treasurer board of health assessor water commissioner tree warden trust funds cemetery observer planning board playground commissioner housing authority and other roles with fixed terms
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LENOX
John J. Pitha
Thomas J. Henry
Thor W. Steinert
George J. Byrnes
Nancy Cowhig
Warren Johns Jr
Pitha
Coagar C.goyani
George 5. Mole
Selectman
Dennis J. Duffin
Rita T. Payson
Robert Af. Quinn
Board of Health
Edward G. Conklin
John R. Flynn
George L. Carey
W. Hewitt Clifford
Ralph S. Clark
George R. Lagarce
Planning Board
Robert M. Coakley
Ronald ©. Woodger
Board splits on increasing insurance cost in Lenox
Lenox selectmen split 4 1 vote to raise the town's share of insurance payments for town employees from 58 percent to 46 35 percent. The change affects Blue Cross Blue Shield payments for all town workers and will appear on February town meeting warrants. Chair John J. Pignatelli opposed, urging taxpayers to bear more as taxes rise. Selectmen Dennis J. Duffin and John A. Sargent supported the increase.
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LENOX
John J. Pignatelli
Dennis J. Duffin
John A. Sargent
Lenox Water Department to Inspect Homes for Meter Install
Notice states the Lenox Water Department will inspect water services in New Lenox area ahead of water meter installations. Homeowners are asked to provide cellar access and cooperate with inspectors. Water Department, Ady.
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Lenox
Regionalization blamed for Dalton schools woes says Manning
William H. Manning, a Dalton committee member, writes in the Dalton News-Record that K-12 regionalization has worsened control and costs, threatening property taxes with little educational gain. He is endorsed by three others and urges voters to demand budget clarity and preserved local input.
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Dalton
Dalton News-Record Today
Wiliam H. Manning
Dalton Committee
Central Berkshire
Manning
John M. McGarry
Francis W. Bacon Jr
David L. Gamweill
Dalton School Board
Teachers Seek Raises In Ratio to Dalton's
Bonnell of the Central Berkshire Regional Teachers Association announced a walkout at the contract talks with the Regional School Committee over a 6.3 percent across the board increase versus the teachers 14 percent request and a 9 percent municipal raise already agreed for town employees. The meeting lasted 15 minutes before mediation was pursued and a fact-finding path may follow if no resolution is reached. The release also lists the current administrator salary schedule from superintendent to vice principals.
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Lars
Dalton
Manning
Charles
Bonnell
Central Berkshire Regional Teachers Association
Bunnell
Cable firm reports on service calls in Dalton
Pittsfield Dalton TV Cable Co representatives told Selectmen that 69 service calls have been handled since Nov 21. John Gauchione and Raymond noted calls with 14 homeowner satisfactions and 11 not at home. department plans include evening calls and ongoing fixes. No FCC action on extending full service to Dalton from New York stations.
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Dalton
Pittsfield-Dalton TV Cable Co
Selectmen
John Gauchione
Raymond
Town Hall
Gauchione
Io Dalton
Badis
Will Handly
Federal Communications Commission
New York City
WOR
WPIX
WNBC
Pittsfield
Selectman
John W. Bartels
Cable TV
DTA Meeting To Discuss Town Budget
Dalton officials and taxpayers hold a 7 30 p m session at the Community House to hear Tax Collector George N Stack Town Clerk and Treasurer Robert G Bartlett Finance Committee Chairman Albert D Reinhardt Jr and Auditor Charles G Boraski discuss the proposed town budget and views on a town manager style government.
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Dalton
Dalton Taxpayers Association
DTA
George N. Stack
Robert G. Bartlett
Finance Committee
Albert D. Reinhardt Jr
Charles G. Boraski
Harald F. Barnes
Reinhardt
OK'd About a Month Ago Administrative Salaries
The Eagle reports that the Central Berkshire Regional School Committee approved an administrative salary schedule in executive session about a month ago. Figures show superintendent 19267, assistant 18497, elementary supervisor 15133, business manager 13287, Wahconah principal 17325, junior high principal 15610, district guidance director 15018, Wahconah vice principal 15015, junior high vice principal 12663. Officials say these are budgeted figures not current salaries and the 1970 budget remains subject to review.
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Wahconah
WRHS
Farmer
Wahcotah
Frank W. Bacon
William H. Manning
Charles F. Bunnell
Teachers Association
Central Berkshire
Cooney
The
Eagle
Voter Registration Planned at Kittredge School
Hinsdale announces voter registration at Kittredge School tomorrow and Wednesday from 7 to 9 and Tuesday Jan 20 from noon to 10. There are 747 registered voters. Annual election Feb 14 and town meeting Feb 9. Town clerk Sally Terry notes 1970 hunting and fishing licenses will be available. Absentee ballots available for those away.
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Hinsdale
Kittredge
Sally Terry
Ecumenical Grant for Blacks To Be Discussed
Dalton church members will explore a $1 million Massachusetts Conference grant to the Massachusetts Black Ecumenical Commission at a 7 30 p m forum in the parish house. Rev Virgil Brallier of Monterey will present background on board actions, with Fred Pafenbach explaining October Worcester meeting actions. Albert H Hallowell will discuss Dalton priorities to the Berkshire Association. Rev Avery Post of Scarsdale will attend as guest, marking his first visit to the church. Local hosts include Mrs Harnson Douglas Robert Goodman and others from the Dalton committees.
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Dalton
First Congregational Church
United Church of Christ
Daleton
Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ
Massachusetts Black Ecumenical Commission
Social Action Committee
Virgil Brallier
Monterey
Berkshire Association
Dalton Church
Avery
Scarsdale
N Y
Harnson Douglas
Robert Goodman
Ralph Johnson
Charles Manning
Daryl. "McKee
Scouts To Sell Emergency Flares For Roadside Aid
Dalton Boy Scout Troop 4 plans a house to house sale Jan 10 17 to raise funds for camping gear. Captains David Gerbereux Charley Harris and Brian Kardasen lead sale efforts. Also elected at weekly meeting were James Streeter senior patrol leader Edmard Chapmaen assistant patrol leader Charles Harris scribe and George Winslow quartermaster. Three jurors were drawn for February Superior Court: Raymond J. Gallagher Franklin St Johny Avalie Windsor Rd and Merle Tirrell Hillside Ave. AYs Trucking will pick up Christmas trees curbside this Sat Jan W- Ady.
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Dalton
Boy Scouts
Troop 4
David Gerbereux
Charley Harris
Brian Kardasen
Slares
James Streeter
Edmard Chapmaen
Charles Harris
George Winslow
Superior Court
Raymond J. Gallagher
Franklin St
Johny
Avalie
Windsor Road
Merle ‘Cy Tirrell
Hillside Avenue
Town budget talks outline for gateway school and town
Mrs Fay Piergiovanni and the selectmen report several meetings on the 1970 budget including Gateway Regional School District. A presentation is planned within a week. Girl Scout Troop 127 will meet Monday afternoons starting Jan 12 after school due to after school sports conflicts at Chester Elementary. Richard Wilander of Lee Road was taken to Noble Hospital, Westfield, after shoveling snow and suffering a medical episode at home.
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Selectmen and Finance Board
Gateway Regional School District
Chester
Richard Wilander
Lee
Noble Hospital
Westfield
I Tal
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