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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1970

Page

10

Overcrowding Triggers Early Dismissal at New Lebanon Central

Lebanon Springs New York. Effective Monday 3:09 p.m. dismissal replaces 3:30 p.m. due to overcrowding in the high school. Principal Walter B. Howard cites enrollment rising from 969 in 1968 to 1,047 last September, reducing an activity period and hindering remedial work and enrichment programs.

Lebanon Springs N.Y New Lebanon Central School Walter B. Howard Howard

Blanchette Cleared of Interest Conflict in Adams Race

Adams officials report selectman candidate Donald C. Blanchette has no conflict of interest despite claims by rival Edward C. Meczywor. Blanchette, a McCann Vocational School teacher funded in part by the town, said he verified with the town council and informed Meczywor before filing. In caucus results, Dabrowski led with 108 votes and Blanchette with 81. Meczywor trailed at 48 in a six candidate race.

Adams Andrew J. Dilk Selectman Donald C. Blanchette Edward C. Mecrynor Blanchette McCann Vocational School Dik Meczywor Fred Dabrowski Dabrowski Meczywer Francis H. Stavaski The Taxpayers Association Donald ¢. Blanchette Finance Committee Edwin Ginsburg

Ideas for Caucus Reform Come Flying Thick and Fast

Adams suggestions to modify or end the annual citizens caucus arose from both sides during and after last night’s selectmen meeting. Of 6,600 eligible voters only 286 voted. Kelley urged possible legislative action or a town meeting warrant article. Proposals called for higher signature thresholds and a no further nominations rule after the caucus to limit ballot entries.

Kelley Gnust

Adams Town Seeks Garbage Disposals In New Homes

Selectman Earl F Kelley proposes a bylaw requiring garbage disposal units in all new houses to cut costs from the current 27000 annual garbage collection bill. Penalties include a 20 dollar daily fine for noncompliance.

Kelley Adams Earl F. Kelley Selectman Ewart D. Callahan Cincinnati Fred Dabrowski Callahan Francis H. Stavaski The Taxpayers Association

Hearing set March 16 on Saddleball Bill

Anthony P. McBride of Adams pushes a bill to force the state Department of Natural Resources to grant Joseph Deliso a lease for ski facilities on Mt Greylock Reservation land by June 30. A March 16 hearing before the Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee at the Statehouse will address the measure aimed at breaking a two year deadlock.

Adams Anthony P. McBride

Residents Seek Extension of Flood Barrier

A petition signed by 12 Tophet Brook residents asks the Adams Selectmen to extend the flood-control wall 300 feet on the south chute wall, widen a 20 foot section, remove boulders and repair riprap. Officials will obtain a cost estimate from the street superintendent.

Southwick Brook Hoosic River North Adams Line

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