School Committee Weighs Plan to Ease Classroom Crowding
The School Committee began reviewing a Krieger plan to rent four St. Teresa's Church classrooms and shift 160 of 6,700 elementary pupils to reduce overcrowding. The plan would not add teachers, aims to cut classes with 33 or more pupils, and seeks a public hearing next week before a final vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Teresa’s Church
South Street
John A. Kreiger
Krieger
St. Teresa’s
Thomas J. Roche
St. Mark’s
Richard
Clement
St. Mark's. Be
St. Teresa's
Redfield
Plunkett School
Kreiger
School Board Lauds Reynolds Severs Pay Promise
The School Committee voted 1,100 in severance pay for Supt James P Reynolds and wished him a happy retirement after an executive session. The action matched the contract with the Pittsfield Teachers Association and echoed a tribute by Chairman Richard St Clement who lauded Reynolds as a fine gentleman. The vote followed prior tribute to Asst Supt Joseph J Canavan on his retirement last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Reynolds
Reynolds
Joseph J. Canavan
Pittsfield Teachers Association
Richard St. Clement
Births Recorded at Berkshire Medical Center
Mr and Mrs John Kalinowsky Lanesboro a son yesterday. Mr and Mrs Thomas Gignoux Stockbridge a son yesterday. Mr and Mrs Lea Daly 77 Bryant St a daughter yesterday. Mr and Mrs James Tuquette Dalton a daughter yesterday. Mr and Mrs Brian Donovan Jr Manchester Conn a daughter Sheila Marie Monday. Grandparents Mr and Mrs John Barns Becket and Mr and Mrs Donovan Cromwell Conn. Mr and Mrs Robert Learned Washburne Auburndale a daughter yesterday at Boston Hospital for Women. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Donald Graham 35 Beremont Ave and Mrs Katherine Washburne Boston. Mr and Mrs Armand Pera as on June 23 at North Adams Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea Daly
Bryant St
Brian Donovan Jr
Manchester
Conn
Sheila Marie
John Barns
Becket
Donovan
Cromwell, Conn
Robert Learned Washburne
Auburndale
Boston Hospital For Women
Donald Graham
Beremont Ave
Katherine Washburne
Boston
Mrs
Armand Pera
Cherry St
North Adams Hospital
Congressional Visit Here Canceled
Congressmen Conte announced a proposed visit by a House subcommittee has been canceled due to an excise tax bill debate. The treasury and post office matters subcommittee trip to New York and a Crane & Co government mill visit were called off and may be rescheduled later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silvio O. Conte
House
Committee On Appropriations
New York
Treasury and
Post Office
Crane & Co
Conte
Crane
Berkshire Community College Groundbreaking Highlights
Berkshire Community College prepares a campus groundbreaking on outer West Street with a morning site conference from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attendees include general contractors, architects, state and federal representatives, and college officials led by Daniel England Jr. Dr. John W. Lederle will address the crowd as the principal afternoon speaker along with Mayor Buller and Richard D. Kennedy. A jazz trio led by John Culpo will perform before and after the formal program for dancing on the grass, and refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshire Community College
Outer West Street
Gen. Bartlett
Bureau of Building Construction
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
College
Massachusetts Board of Regional Community Colleges
BCC
Daniel England Jr
John W. Lederle
University of Massachusetts
Buller
England
Richard D. Kennedy
Kennedy
John Culpo
Captain Coakley to Retire From Police Department
Captain Raymond F. Coakley will retire July 5 after more than 30 years in the force. He headed the detective bureau, led horse bookie raids and investigated four murders, including Richard Ogle III. He also led the search for missing Edwin Thompson and taught Civil Service police exams and in service training. He and his wife Irene W. Munn live at 59 Noblehurst Ave with two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond F. Coakley
Boreau
Michael P. Barry
Coakley
James Fallan
Iss
Richard Ogle
James
Edwin Thompson
Thompson
Civil Service Police
University
Capt. Coakley
Irene W. Munn
Noblehurst Ave
Irene Ann
BCC
Michael Rye
St. Joseph's High School
Joan Kennedy to Narrate Peter and the Wolf at Tanglewood
Joan Kennedy will narrate Peter and the Wolf in a Boston Pops program conducted by Arthur Fiedler, Aug. 5, at Tanglewood. The series expands to five Tuesday evenings featuring a lineup of pop and jazz artists from July 8 through Aug. 12, showcasing Contemporary Trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Kennedy
Peter and the Wolf
Tanglewood
Massachusetts
Edward M. Kennedy
Boston Pops
Arthur Fiedler
Public Invited To Enjoy Scenery of Old Budd Estate
Windsor notices invite the public to visit Notchview Reservation a 2750 acre estate left by Lt Col Arthur D Budd. The Trustees of Reservations describe trails including Judges Hill and a 2 1/2 mile summit route to 2297 feet with views and a 1/4 mile shorter circuit through spruce forest. Free year round access sunup to sundown with picnic table water and trail signs. Warren Drew former Budd employee and now superintendent provides details. Col Budd decorated Army officer died 1965 credited with two Distinguished Service Crosses and two Croix de Guerre.
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Windsor
Trustees of Reservations
Notchview Reservation
Arthur D. Budd
Berkshire
Natchview Reservation
Judges Hill
Warren Drew
Col. Budd
Army
Junior High Boundaries To Be Changed
The School Committee voted to adjust junior high district lines to ease North Junior High enrollment pressure. Projection figures show 1094 at North, 1014 at South, and 1004 at Crosby. About 15 Hibbard Schaal graduates move to South and about 30 Peck's Road students move to Crosby to balance the districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Junior High
Thomas J. Roche
South
Crosby
Hibbard Schaal
North
Outer
Peck’s Road
Berkshire Bank seeks approval for seventh branch
Berkshire Bank & Trust Co has filed with the state banking commissioner to open a seventh branch at the corner of North Street and Maplewood Avenue. A hearing is set for Monday. If approved, a free standing building would be built in the parking lot beside the First National Store, per vice president Gary P. Scarafoni. The move would create Berkshire Bank's seventh branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshire Bank & Trust Co
State Commissioner of Banking
North Street
Maplewood Avenue
First National
Gary P. Scarafoni
Four Curriculum Developer Jobs Delayed by School Board
The school committee postponed appointing four curriculum developers under Asst Supt Louis J Hebert until a Friday meeting. Officials said three posts are chosen but one remains undecided. The four hires would cover English science social studies and mathematics.
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Supl
Louis J. Hebert
Berkshire Capital Fund Declares Dividend for Shareowners
Berkshire Capital Fund Inc directors declare a 3 cent per share dividend payable July 14 1969 to shareholders of record at close of business June 16 1969. Berkshire Capital Fund operates as a mutual fund subsidiary of Berkshire Life Insurance Co.
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Berkshire Capital Fund, Inc
Berkshire Capital Fund
Berkshire Life Insurance Co
Dinner for Msgr Marshall tickets near sold out
Only a few of the 280 reservations for the testimonial dinner honoring Rev Msgr Eugene F Marshall remain unsold coordinators say. Tickets are available from Father Driscoll or Magery. Knights of Columbus sponsor at Lenox House Sunday while Msgr Joseph A Russell represents Bishop Christopher Weldon who is in Europe.
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Eugene F. Marshall
Robert J. Driscal
Donald L. Alassery
Father Driscoll
Magsery
Knights of Columbus
Lenox House
Msrg. Marshall
Joseph A. Russell
Christopher J. Weldon
Europe
Local Open Houses and Advertisements Listings
A collage of 1960s style notices includes Art Open House by Wm Schultz Art School at Pittsfield Lenox Rd with painting demos and refreshments, Kentucky Fried Chicken promo at Onota Lake, Tony's Plaza and Grinders Shop changes of address on St Linden St with hours, Antique dealer at Elm Street, Moby Dick Lounge entertainment with Dave Sime and band, Hallicrafter radio offer, Pittsfield radio shop ad, Pineview Lounge happenings with Ed Walcott and the Sun Spots, dancing and local talents, Edgewood Lounge cocktails and snacks on Pillsfield Lenox Rd.
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Wm. Schultz
Pittsfield-Lenox Rd
Taconic High Teams Adopt Braves Nickname
Taconic High School will use the nickname the Braves for its sports teams. Principal Paul R Johann announced the choice, reflecting local history and geography. The decision followed input from seventh and eighth graders transitioning to the new school and aligns with the tomahawk insignia on football helmets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taconic High School
the Braves
Paul R. Johann
Johann
Sth
Taconic
School Board Moves To Aid Drug-Using Students
The board adopts a policy to help students rumored to use drugs. Principals may refer cases to parents, a guidance counselor, or a psychologist. Actual drug use or possession triggers Health Coordinator Della-Giuslina, who reports to proper legal authorities. No narcotics records go into the student's folder. narcotics mentions are kept by the principal only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel E. Della-Giuslina
Del Gallo Confirms Run For Mayor Amid Rally Support
Former mayor Remo Del Gallo told Polish Community Club supporters he will enter the mayoral race, joining Mayor Donald G. Butler and Councilman-at-large George A. Purnell Jr. A steering committee expands as campaign workers seek signatures, with an August formal announcement expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
del Gallo
Remo del Gallo
Purnell
the Eagle
Butler
Allen I. Babcock
Babcock
John Dcourtney Jr
Ward 7
William A. Bunt
Robert Brillon
Raymond L. Haughey
Haughey
Comittee
Pittsfield Police Pay Differential Not Yet Granted
Spokesmen for the Pittsfield Police Association say night shift officers have not received a 10 percent pay differential or overtime for more than 40 hours. The error was corrected from yesterday. The City Council Committee on Ordinances and Rules will review the pay proposals, with Council President Joseph Scelsi and Mayor Butler stating approval is forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield Police Association
Joseph §. Scelsi
Butler
Channel 10
Driver Injured As Car Rams Theatre Front
A 22 year old driver, Lawrence Jones of 488 Pomeroy Ave, crashed into the Palace Theatre marquee on North Street, suffering fractured ribs. He is in good condition at Pittsfield General. Officer Jon White says Jones will be summoned to court on an operating to endanger charge. No property damage estimate given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Street
Palace Theatre
Lawrence Jones
Pomeroy Ave
Pittsfield
BMC
Jon White
Jones
Secum Brook Club Friday Music Featuring Bob Knapp Organ
Secum Brook Club in Lanesboro advertises a Friday evening program with Bob Knapp at the organ. Late evening Dixieland by Walt Lehman quartet is also listed, with contact numbers 443 0894 and 443 452 for ads and inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secum Brook Club
Lanesboro
Bob Knapp
Walt Lehman
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St. Mark's
Highland School
Columbus Avenue
Nerewood
Abby Lodge
Plunkett
Hibbard
Phinkett
North End
Bartlett
Briggs
Mercer
Stearns
Pontoosuc
Egremont
James A. Ebert III
New Jersey
Craig
Carolyn Calkins
Ebert
Atty
Joseph Schneider
W. Arthur Garrity Jr
Berkshire Medical Center
Ars
John Kalinowsky
Lanesbara
Thomas Gignoux
Stockbridge
James Tuquette
Dalton
Congressional Group
Police Dept
Joe Librizzi
Raymond Coakley
Janis Joplin
Qypheus
Irow Butterfly
The
Staple Singers
Joni Mitchell
Butterfield Blues Band
Tim Mardin
Mahalia Jackson
Ornette Coleman
Thad Jones
Mel Lewis
Fillmore
Tanglewood-on-Parade
Old Budd Estate
Berkshire Bank
Msgr
Marshall
Onota Lake
Tony's Plaza and Grinders Shop
New Bidg
St Linden St
Dial
Elm Street
Hallicrafter
Pittsfield Radio
Tyler St
Pineview
Alex
Mass
Ed Walcott
Sun Spots
Hollywood
Florida
Mike O'Brien
Kalchners
Theres
Kathy
Frank
Mike
Ronnie Taylor
Edgewood Lounge
Pillsfield-Lenox Road
Bob
Cudmore
Bob Cudmore
Hell, Michigan
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