Beartown Lot Sizes Discussed Variance Plans Near Ski Area
Beartown Associates sought a variance to sell 25 lots of 75 by 100 feet near the Beartown Mountain ski area, half the 100 by 150 foot agricultural residential minimum. The Planning Board questioned if a variance suffices or if a town bylaw amendment is needed, with a public hearing and possible ZBA action.
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LEE
Clarence Doheney
Beartown Associates, Inc
Planning Board
Beartown Mountain
Beartown Associates
Zoning Board of Appeals
Strong Chicopee Threatens Lee Team
Lee Lee High faces a tough test as Chicopee Comprehensive High visits at 7 15 pm led by coach Bob Coakley The Chicopee lineup includes three players over six feet and they beat Commerce High on its home court Jim Simone Kevin Kelly Joe Davis Robert Hunter Tom Brighenti are slated as guards and forwards A jayvee game starts at 6 pm Also Mr and Mrs Paul Heiffer of Circular Avenue head to Florida in their trailer
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LEE
Lee High
Chicopee Comprehensive High
Bob Coakley
Chicopee
Commerce High
Springfield
Coakley
Jim Simone
Kevin Kelly
Joe Davis
Robert Hunter
Tom Brighenti
Dalton CRA Elects Braman President
William Braman was elected president of the Dalton Community Recreation Association at the annual meeting Monday at the Community House.
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Dalton
William B. Braman
Community Recreation
Methodist Notes and Community Announcements From Lee Area
Methodist notes report Mr Braman retiring from the Dalton School Committee after two terms and succeeding Gilbert Khit Lee as CRA president. Everett Heiss elected vice president and other officers named. Church meetings at Grace Church and Lenox Dale. Community service night, Pomona Grange Patriotism program, and basketball game details follow with local ads and promotions included.
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Braman
EH. Pierce Insurance Agency
CRA
Dalton
Gilbert K.hit- Lee
Mittes
Everett
Will Heiss
Royed
Irving Witham
Smith
Laurel Hill
Harry Stedman
Trea
Thesurer
Henry H. Williams
Clarke
Winthrop Lin
Lenox Dale
Grace Church
U of M Band Performs Tomorrow at Lee High
The University of Massachusetts concert band will present an assembly at 10 30 tomorrow in Lee High School auditorium under director John Jenkins. Former Lee High Band members John Kraszeski and Esther Eisenberg now in the university band will perform. Lenox High School’s band directed by Arthur Niediek is invited to attend.
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Lee
University of Massachusetts
Lee High School
Jotn Jenkins
Charles 0. di Nunzio
Lee High
John Kraszeski
Esther Eisenberg
John
Esther
Lenox High School
Arthur L. Niediek
Gun Course Opens Tonight for Lee Youths
A four week course in proper gun handling starts tonight at 7 for youths aged 14 to 17 at the Scout cabin on Orchard Street. Gordon E. Leeman, Lee district conservation officer, leads the Wednesday sessions. Completion earns a competency certificate with parent permission enabling an unrestricted hunting license. All area youths are invited to enroll.
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Lee
Orchard Street
Gordon E. Leeman
Community House upgrades reveal plans and budget
In his final report Mr. Kit Tredge praised the staff and improvements at the Community House including a new kitchen. He urged replacements for bowling alleys and a new circulation system for the swimming pool. The meeting approved a $47,240 budget, up from $44,550 in 1963, with Braman set to appoint more executive members. Elected to the board of governors for three-year terms were Irving Hughes and a slate of others including Mrs. David Shiverick, George Dunham, and Dennis Duquette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin J. Sullivan
Kittredge
Braman
Board of Governors
Irving Hughes
David Shiverick
George Dunham
Robert Mayer
Dennis Duquette
Merwin Magnin
John Trasatti
Arnold Buckley
Frank Williams
William Stafford
Charles Coope
Robert Henderson
Dalton Bill Seeks Abolition of Tree Warden Post
A Massachusetts bill would authorize Dalton to abolish the tree warden office and transfer its powers to the highway superintendent. Voters on February 17 will decide, with approval needed in both Boston and Dalton. The move follows the resignation of long-time warden Archie Caesar and aims to streamline government where tree and highway departments share equipment.
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Dalton
Boston
Warren A. (Casey) Turner
Lee
Dalton Selectmen
Archie D. Caesar
Stockbridge Library sees rise in 1963 book circulation
Stockbridge librarian Miss Eleanor Dusenbury reported 1983 totals show 44,138 books circulated, up 3,249 from the prior year, with 25,147 in adult fiction nonfiction and periodicals and 18,991 juvenile titles. She noted eight percent per capita use rise, plus 984 books bought and 915 gifts. Visits totaled 28,147 in 1983, vs 37,627 in 1962.
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Stockbridge
Eleanor Duesenbury
Miss Dusenbury
Stockbridge Library Association
60 Women Turn Out To Exercise In Stockbridge
Approximately 60 women attended Monday's opening session of the fitness course run by the Parks and Recreation Commission in Stockbridge at Williams High Gym. An additional Thursday class was added from 8 to 9 30 starting Jan 30 to ease crowding. 15 women volunteered for regular Thursday sessions. Some out of town interest was noted but only local residents may attend due to town funding. The local Park Commission offered to assist other towns in setting up similar programs.
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Stockbridge
Parks and Recreation Commission
Ralph Collins
Collins
Williams High
George Emerson
Park Commission
Emerson
Hinsdale Ballot Sent To Printer For April Primary
Hinsdale town ballots for the February 13 election were sent to Studley Press for printing. Contests include selectman William Carmel incumbent and Louis Zietler, School Committee Fred Gage incumbent and Rowland Armacost, tree warden Richard Greb incumbent and Raymond Gove, assessor Victor Dam and Alfred Goerlach, constable Edward Richards incumbent and Paul Vachula. Nomination papers filed for Republican and Democratic town committee members. Final filing date February 23. Also reports on John Sergeant Society meeting, food sale profits, Kiwanis anniversary, and Whitehead March of Dimes slides.
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Hinsdale
Studley Press
Dalton
Elizabeth Lott
Selectman
Louis Carmel
William Zietler
Fred. Gage
Rowland Arma Cost
Richard Greb
Raymond’ Gove
Victor Dam
Alfred Goerlach
Edward Richards
Paul Vachula
Lott
Seven Contests Set for Lenox Annual Election
Lenox voters will decide seven contests on February 24 including two selectmen seats and four School Committee posts. Independent filings close January 27. Candidates include Ralph P. Mitchell Jr and John A. Sargent for one year selectman, W E D Stokes Jr and Dennis J Daffin for three years, and multiple candidates for school board planning board tree warden and board of health with incumbents noted.
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LENOX
Selectman
Ralph P. Mitchell Jr
John A. Sargent
W. E. D. Stokes Jr
Dennis J. Daffin
John J. Pithac
Henry R. Firetti
Roy Curlew
Robert L. Plageman
Helan Maree Toole
Kenneth Hamberg
Iola Drumm Martin
Planning Board
E. Kenneth Bancroft
George E. Connors
Theodore W. Cowhig
Henry R. Piretti
George L. Byrnes
Kenneth W. Hamberg
Frances T. Martin
Jola Drumm
Helen Maree Toole
Piretti
Byres
S. Roy Curlew
Dennis J. Duffin
Board of Health
Robert M. Quinn
Edward G. Conklin
Theodore Ward Cowhig
Mr. Conklin
William ¥. Noonan
David i. Lane
John H. Loubard
Wilfred J. Bontell
Anthony W. Romeo
Andrew Piretti
Lenox Library Adds Hot Rod Magazine Display
Lenox Library has begun subscribing to Hot Rod magazine. The January issue is on display in the reading room, reflecting a new, popular choice among teens and some adults, according to librarian Miss Elizabeth Daly.
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LENOX
Lenox Library
Hot Rod
Lbrary
Elizabeth Daly
Lbrarian
Sargent Tops T. P. Fielding in Democratic Caucus
John A. Sargent won the Democratic caucus with 277 votes to Thomas P. Fielding Jr. s 208, advancing to face Republican Ralph P. Mitchell Jr. in the Feb. 24 election. Total ballots were 515 with Henry R. Piretti and others winning nominations for school committee and local posts.
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LENOX
John A. Sargent
Secredman
Thomas P. Fielding Jr
Lenox Senior Kathleen Abert to Receive DAR Medal
Kathleen B. Abert, a Lenox High School senior, has been elected to receive the Daughters of the American Revolution medal at June graduation exercises. The medal honors the graduating pupil who shows cooperation dependability and school citizenship. Three nominees were chosen by the senior class with the winner picked by faculty vote. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Abert of Hubbard Street.
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Lenox
Kathleen B. Abert
Lenox High Svlal
Edward Abert
Hubbard Street
Registrars to Meet Consecutive Fridays Lenox
Lenox boards and town offices host voter registration Fridays with hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the town clerk’s office and a Friday January 41 session from noon to 10 p.m. at the town offices as the final chance to register for the annual town meeting. Police report two motorists Robert C. Flynn and Albert C. Castoli sustained wiring damage in a Saturday night collision on Route 20 near Plunkett Street. no blame or charges were determined. The Lenox Sportsmen meet tonight at 8 in the K of C rooms, with land maps of Becket to be shown and plans for a supper meeting announced.
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Stockbridge
Bath
Ladies’ Missionary Society
John Sergeant Society
Church School
Lenox
Board of Registrars
Robert C. Flynn
Plunkett Street
Albert C. Castoli
Flynn
Dastoli
Houte 20
Venox
K. of C
Becket
Mrs Manley Fairfield Returns Home After Accident
Mrs Manley Fairfield of Wenox has returned home from Fairview Hospital in Great Barrington after eight weeks of recovery from injuries suffered in an automobile accident there last November.
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Manley Fairfield
Wenox
Fairview Hospital
Great Barrington
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Indy
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Dimes Collection
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Maine
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Richard K
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Dar Rivard
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Elm Street
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Shurfine Frozen Foods
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Orde
Herrick
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