Williamstown Stratton Apartments under way in rapid progress
Construction begins on the Stratton Apartments on Stratton Road, the first of three planned buildings in a 12 acre site. Of 18 units, 12 are two bedroom and four rooms with a single bedroom, renting $125 to $145 monthly. Completion set for July 15 with 12 of 18 leased, and future phases planned to meet projected demand.
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Williamstown
Stratton
Stratton Road
Williams College
Sprague Electric
Stratton Apartments
Cut Heating Costs With Adequate Insulation
Housing experts warn poorly insulated homes waste heat and raise bills. Prospective buyers are urged to check wall insulation and ceiling coverage, recommending two inches of urethane insulation in walls and two to three inches in ceilings for full protection.
Floors and Home Value May Depend on Hardwood Quality
The text advises buyers to consider floor quality when purchasing a home. Hardwood floors can add value and leave a positive impression on potential buyers, potentially influencing resale appeal and price.
Lanesboro Native Finishes Third In Bricklaying
Gary Albert, a Lanesboro native and Pittsfield High School graduate, placed third in a San Bernardino and Riverside counties bricklaying contest for apprentices. He moved to California in 1962, started bricklaying four months ago, is married, and has two daughters.
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Gary Albert
Lanesboro
San Bernardino
Riverside
California
Albert
Burton Albert
Pittsfield
New FHA Minimums for Multifamily Units Issued
The Federal Housing Administration announced new minimum property standards for multifamily housing serving three or more units. Effective nationwide on July 4, the MPS may be used optionally after April 1. FHA No. 2600 outlines expanded fire protection noise control elevator and design standards with new site planning requirements.
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Federal Housing Administration
FHA
P. N. Brownstein
Government Printing Office
Washington, D. C
Grossmans Plan Retail Outlet In Former Bus Company Garage
Grossman Distributors Cen ters of Braintree announce opening a lumber and building materials out let in part of the former Berkshire Street Railway Garage on East Street. The cash and carry outlet, occupying half of the 70 000 square foot building, aims to open by month end with extensive parking planned. The remaining space may be sold or leased. Grossman operates 40 outlets in New England and upper New York and has rehabilitated mills and factories in Sanford Maine and Amsterdam New York. The firm, founded in 1890 by Louis Grossman, remains a family enterprise with nine relatives in executive roles. It has earned multiple National Retail Lumber Dealers' Association citations and was honored by the Quincy Chamber of Commerce on its 60th anniversary.
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Isaac Stratton
Williams
Taconic Land Co
Massachusetts
Atty. J. Norman
Conway Construction Co
Ski
Pittsfield
P. Kerry Walsh
Walsh
House of Walsh
Taconic Landwalls, Co
Gallup & Dickey
Gallup
Clos- Dickey
Berkshire
Jeach
James Casey
Middlebury College
Grossman Distributions Centers, Inc
Braintree
Berkshire Street Railway
East Street
Grossman’s
New
England
Upper New York State
Grassman
Ahe
Mike Grossman
Grossman
Sanford
Maine
Amsterdam
N.Y
New England
New York State
Louis Grossman
National Retail Lumber Dealers’ Association
Quincy Chamber of Commerce
Paint coverage claims for primer and finish coats
The National Paint Varnish and Lacquer Association says a primer covers about 550 square feet per gallon while a finish coat covers about 606 square feet per gallon.
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National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association
Kitchen styles shift to center stage for family life
The kitchen recovers its role as the family hub with flexible spaces and new stainless steel sinks from Jensen Thorsen. The corner sink design gains popularity, while planners improve lighting and window placement to enhance the space for dining and gatherings.
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Jensen-Thorsen
Idan Fae Theanne
Karl Jensen
Jensen
Thorsen Corp
Addison
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Enslinoleum
Tron Fireman
R. M. O'Connell, Inc
South Street
Luan
Grossmans Plan Retail
Bus Company
Cash and Cary
Cash and Carry
Bachrach
Walton
Wallen
Tha
Northport
Numenfers
Dick March Plumbing and Heating Co
East St
Tel
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Westfield
Mass
Franklyn Withers Landers
Lee
Jutta Poller
Ide Boy Nalplex
Amt
Kplusfleld
S&h
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