Court settles tort suit over Mass Turnpike crash
A $25,000 tort suit from a three car collision on the Massachusetts Turnpike involving John L. Pensivy of Pittsfield and Geraldine M. Comeau, now in Rochester Minnesota, was settled out of court. An auditor found Comeau negligent while Pensivy was exercising due care, with the rear second impact causing Pensivy’s injuries. Comeau was liable for $150 in property damage. settlement amount not disclosed.
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Massachusetts
John L. Pensivy
Pittsfield
Geraldine M. Comeau
Enfield
Probate filings reveal multiple wills and executors in Berkshires
The Probate Court reports Luella C Warner of Pittsfield filed for probate with a $12,500 real estate bond and no known heirs, Wellington Funeral Home named executor. Also approved is Joseph DeAngelis of Pittsfield whose $17,000 estate goes to his widow Celia. Emma H Kaiser of Lee named administratrix for Katherine Bumaylis of Lenox who died intestate. estate valued at $23,000 with heirs including nieces Catherine Mueller Martha Scott Elizabeth Cherico and nephew Carl Schultz and grandnephew John Schauer Sr. Norman VY Oppermann of Stockbridge appraised at $13,756 in real estate with court appraiser Frank P Consolati of Lee.
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Luella C. Warner
Pittsfield
Warney
Wellington Funeral Home, Inc
Joseph DeAngelis
Celia
Emma H. Kaiser
Lee
Katherine Bumaylis
Lenox
Catherine H. Mueller
Scotia
N.Y
Martha E. Scott
Milford
Hinsdale Library Circulation Rises. Juvenile Fiction Leads
Hinsdale town library reports total circulation last year of 28 657 a rise from 19 734 in 1968 with juvenile fiction up 2 506 to 11 414 and adult fiction 6 794 adult nonfiction 6 067 juvenile nonfiction 3 996 magazines 202 records 90 and reference 4. The reference room is enlarged with new dictionaries atlases and guides. A youth group organized by Mrs. Victor Dam runs monthly story hours and helps with discarding cataloging and shelving through June.
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Hinsdale
Olive Drosehn
Drosehin
National Geographic
Popular Mechanics
Golden Magazine
Victor Dam
Library Committee
DNR Sets Rules for Snowmobile Drivers On State Land
The Massachusetts DNR published temporary rules for snowmobiles on state forests and parks. Brice S. Gullion said hearings will occur in March with permanent rules following. fines up to 20 dollars possible. Rules require brakes headlights tail lights, spare parts, and obeyed speed limits of 15 mph on trails and 35 mph on open areas. Drivers under 14 must be supervised. Registration, designated trails, and limits on handling property are required.
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DNR
State Department of Natural Resources
Division of Forests and Parks
Brice S. Guttion
Guilion
Berkshire Dfp
Douglas G. Poland
Berkshire
Poland
Pittsfield State Forest
Berkshire County
Massachusetts
Gullion
DFP
Ty Gullion
Guillion
Savoy
Pittsfield
October Mountain
Beartown
Mt. Washington
Toland
Sandisfield
Mt. Greylock Reservation
Berry Pond
Sperry Road
Mt. Greylock
Mohawk Trail State Forest
Charlemont
Twining Brook
Dar State Forest
Goshen
Catamount State Forest
Colrain
Williams College
New England
West Stockbridge PTA to discuss hot lunch program
West Stockbridge residents will hear a talk by Virgil Crockett Berkshire Hills Regional School District food administrator and Michael J. Kinne on the district hot lunch program at the Village School on Tuesday February 3 at 8 p.m. A question period will follow and refreshments will be served.
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West Stockbridge
PTA
Virgil Crockett
Berkshire Hills Regional
Michael J. Kinne
Monument Mountain Regional High School
Sheffield business association backs three articles on trailers
The Sheffield Businessmen's Association submitted three warrant articles to curb trailer growth, requiring public hearings for mobile home permits and a 550 square foot minimum per family. The Selectmen accepted the articles for town meeting despite an extension request, while noting no endorsement yet.
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Sheffield
Sheffield Businessmen's Association
Association
Joseph Cowen
Cowen
Selectimen
Selectmen
Selectman
Santi Gulotta
Gulotta
Businessmen’s Association
Franklin Curtis
Curtiss
Selecten
Planning Board
Roger W. Drury
Sheffield Planning Board debates trailer permit hearing impact
Sheffield Planning Board member Robert W. Drury criticized a proposed public hearing requirement for trailer permits, warning it could limit affordable housing and cluster trailer parks. The board, on Jan. 20, unanimously rejected business association modifications to zoning amendments, citing timing. the modifications may be considered at the Feb. 9 public hearing.
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Sheffield — Planning Board
Robert W. Drury
Sheffield Businessmen's Association
Sheffield
Drury
Businessmen’s Association
Obituary of Hazel Skinner Behan of North Chester and Connelly
Hazel Skinner Behan 71 of East River Road North Chester died Wednesday at Noble Hospital Westfield Born September 27 1898 in Southwick daughter of Charles and Maybelle Skinner resident 45 years in town Survived by husband Frank three sisters Funeral Friday North Chester Church Rev Harold Bardsley Burial in Southwick Cemetery Calling hours 7 to 9 tonight Haley Funeral Home Huntington Arthur J Connelly 56 of 479 Elm St died yesterday at Edgecomb Nursing Home Lenox Born in Pittsfield son of Regina Connelly and the late Joseph A Connelly lifelong resident Operated service station at First and East streets for years retired six years ago Member Sacred Heart Church Holy Name Society Survived by wife Marion Ford two children Nancy A Connelly Frank F Connelly two brothers Robert J Pittsfield Cornelius M Wrentham Calling hours 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 today Dwyer Funeral Home Funeral tomorrow 8:15 am High Mass 9 Sacred Heart Church Burial St Marys Cemetery Lee
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Hazel Skinner Behan
East River Road
North Chester
Noble Hospital
Westfield
Southwick
Charles and
Maybelle Skinner
Behan
Frank
George Eldridge
Woronoco
Earl Bean
Russell
Gladys Whitman
North Chester Church
Harold Bardsley
Haley
Huntington
Arthur J. Connelly
Elm St
Edgecomb
Lenox
Pittsfield
Regina Schwabenthan Connelly
Joseph A.connelly
Connelly
First
East Streets
Sacred Heart Church
Holy Name Society
Marion Ford
Nancy A. Connelly
Frank F
Robert J
Cornelius M
Wrentham
Dwyer
St. Mary's Cemetery
Lee
Edward L. Hughes
Edward’ L. Hughes
Méefran Funeral
Sé. Teresa’s Church
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Charles J. Scholz
St. Charles’ Church
Daniel L. Gill
St. Charles' School
William A
Abilio L. Pires
William L. Marcel
William J. Luzis
Arthur 5
Chestnut
Frank C. Brown
Wetlands Study Begins at UMass With Federal Aid
AMHERST University of Massachusetts researchers start a wetlands study funded by a 62000 grant from a federal agency. Dr. Joseph Larson will lead a team examining wetlands as water supplies recreation wildlife and waste disposal sites. The final report will compare economics of these uses and guide management decisions amid competing needs.
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Amherst
University of Massachusetts
Umass Water Resources and Research Center
Joseph &.Larson
District Court Update Involving Glendale Defendant
Christopher Pigott 42 of Glendale faces larceny and attempted larceny charges over 2800 dollars in GE copper cable. His case was continued to February 9 with release on personal recognizance. Others: David Thorpe cited for speeding. John Olson withdraws appeal and pays 25 dollar speeding fine. Captain Edgar Almstead prosecutes in chief's absence.
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Christopher Pigott
Glendale
Cyril E. McQueen
GE Plant Protection
Atty. S
John F. Olson
Orchard St
John J. Killeen
State Police Chiefs Association
Saugus
Edgar Almstead
Canaan PTA reports 108 members and weekly activities
In Canaan Connecticut the Wee Ate PTA notes 108 members and lists events. A Christmas pie sale raised 51.25 dollars. The group plans hot chocolate for skaters, a Founders Night potluck, and a rotating weekly menu. Recent births at Sharon Hospital include several new babies with family details.
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Canaan
Conn
George Smith
William Baldyga
Robert Loesch
PTA
Baldyga
Joseph Forte
Memorials And Obituaries From New England Area
A Boston memorial service for Lewis Perry longtime Phillips Exeter Academy principal and Williamstown native will be held tomorrow at Trinity Church. Funeral notices list services for Louise Andreali Alessandro Marchetto Edward L Hughes George Meyrick Lillian G Morris Charles J Scholz Gerald L Ketcham Sr and Gerald L Ketcham Sr burial details and caller hours noted along with church and cemetery locations in Mount Carmel St Joseph Pittsfield Bellevue Adams St Charles St Joseph and others.
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Boston
Lewis Perry
Phillips Exeter Academy
Williamstown
Trinity Church
Lillian G. Morris
Wellington
C. Malcolm Keir
First United Methodist Church
Bellevue Cemetery
Adams
Bereavement Notice for Henry Kudlate Observed
The family of the late Henry Kudlate thanks relatives friends and neighbors for expressions of sympathy during their bereavement. Card notices accepted for Berkshire Eagle next day publication with cash in advance and minimum charges applies.
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Berkshire Eagle Daily
Best Notions
Henry Kudlate
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