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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1969
Page
4
The Zoning Board of Appeals announces two hearings on June 25. At 8 p.m. Blantyre Inc seeks to alter the Stable at 16 East Street to add about six guest rooms and connect it to the Carriage House. At 8:30 Paul T Ford seeks permission to con
Berkshire County Day School held its 21st commencement with 18 graduates bound for private preparatory schools and three entering Lenox Memorial High School Principal R Michael McNaeht announced. The article notes the school plans to build a nursing home on Pittsfield Road, land owned by Meyer and Bertha Garbarski, whose 96 apartment unit permit was denied by the zoning board on May 24.
Windsor Mountain School reports that 62 of 65 graduates from the class headed to four year colleges, earning about $40,000 in scholarships. Richard Goodwin, ex-aide to Kennedy and Johnson, keynote speaker denounced the Vietnam War and racism. Berkshire County’s Terrence Hall was the sole local graduate. Police Association will hold a meeting at 8 tonight at the Academy Building, last before summer.
Stockbridge professor and Ford Foundation adviser warned students that if the gulf widens between those who want university change and those who must finance them, then we may face serious consequences for higher education. The remarks addressed disorders' threat to universities amid funding pressures.
Lenox Dale Legion Post 274 invites players from Lenox Lenox Dale and Lee who have not played Legion before to join a baseball team practice Wednesday at 6 30 at Lenox Memorial Field.
The Parent Teacher Organization in Richmond will elect new officers Tuesday at 8 at Richmond Consolidated School. Prof. Peter K. Frost of Williams College will speak on campus unrest, followed by a question period and a social hour with refreshments.
North Adams church women organize a North Berkshire FISH group to aid neighbors in need. Services include babysitting meals for ill mothers and emergency transport via a professional answering service routing calls to volunteers.
In Leyden Massachusetts the three member school committee voted to discontinue morning prayers and Bible readings for the town’s 77 elementary pupils, reversing a prior approval and in line with Supreme Court rulings. State education commissioner Sullivan warned of possible legal action if not halted.
Hartford imposed dusk to dawn curfew after violence by roving bands Wednesday and Thursday. Police reported fire bombs and tear gas from unknown sources in North Hartford. Five arrests for curfew violations. Mayor Ann Uccello declared a state of emergency, first such action for civil disorders in the city.
Averill Park Teachers Association, the only district group not seeking raises this year, will keep starting salary at 6300. President Michael Cahouffi cited a need to ensure the budget passes and support other educational priorities amid weak tax base and past budget rejections.
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