Council Orders Study of Work-Relief Program in Pittsfield
City Council in Pittsfield votes 9 to 1 to task Welfare Commissioner Charles Hodecker with reexamining a work-relief program. Councilman Raymond Crow cites Springfield’s example saving 88000 in 1964 while Mayor Dilton previously questioned feasibility due to few able-bodied relief cases.
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Raymond &. Crow
Charles H. Hodecker
Pittsfield
Hodecker
Dilton
Crew
Springfield
John H. Rice
Sign Erection Planned at Westwood Barker Intersection
The City Council told the public works commissioner to place a large sign at Barker and Westwood roads to reduce motorist confusion. Right turns from northbound Westwood Road are prohibited, and the new sign will clarify directions at the intersection.
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Public Works Commissioner
Barker
Westwood Roads
Westwood Road
City Council approves land seizure for Mountain Drive project
The council authorized $2,500 to take land on Mountain Drive for a new chlorinator. Land owner Rene F. Robert. A $200 grant went to the American Gold Star Mothers of Massachusetts for their state convention May 2 to 5, headed by Mrs Elizabeth Wilson of Pittsfield. Treasurer authorized to sell Chatham Street property to Fess Realty, Inc. for $1,250 after tax delinquency. A $799 appropriation funds a temporary clerk for three months due to illness in the tax office. Charlie's Taxi, Inc. gains two Lin den Street taxi stands run by Charles S. Clemens. Canteen Co. loading zone at 89 Kellogg St approved 7-3 amid debate over past practice. Councillor Edward L. Dobbins was absent.
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Rene F. Robert
American Gold Star Mothers of
Massachusetts
Elizabeth Wilson
Pittsfield
Chatham Street
Fess Realty, Inc
Canteen Co
Kellogg St
Blue Cross seeks rate hike for 350000 policyholders
Massachusetts Blue Cross applied to Insurance Commissioner C Eugene Farnam for a monthly 90 cent rise for individuals and 1.80 for families on the common 18 dollar per day plan. If approved the increase would start July 1. Farnam had rejected a prior two-year request and Blue Cross now seeks a one-year period with a one-year review provision.
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Blue Cross
C. Eugene Farnam
Farnam
Courtesy Parking Exemptions Rejected by City Council
Pittsfield council rejected Councilman Don ald G Butler's proposal to grant courtesy exemptions from parking meters for convention guests. Councilmen Roy F Brown and John H Rice warned the plan could spiral out of control and leave meters unfed as the convention season approaches. Butler had urged empowering the police chief to grant exemptions in a petition to the council.
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Donald G. Butler
Roy F. Brown
John H. Rice
Butler
Pittsfield
Seven Appointees Confirmed by City Council
The City Council confirmed seven mayoral appointees and accepted two resignations last night. Confirmed were Henry B. Como a Traffic Commission member Daniel J. Collins Inspector of Animals Joseph H. Kasuba Board of Registrars of Voters William C. Coty and Paul J. Caine permanent firefighters Theodore J. Handarek Veterans Graves Officer and Mrs Jeanne S. Massimiano Health Advisory Council member. Resignations were Joseph A. Gaetani Traffic Commission and George T. Kelly Jr fireman.
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Henry B. Como
Pine St
Traffic Commission
Daniel J. Collins
South St
Joseph H. Kasuba
Wahconah St
Board of Registrars of Voters
William C. Coty
Paul J. Caine
Theodore J. Handarek
Howard St
Jeanne S. Massimiano
Williams St
Health Advisory Council
Joseph A. Gaetani
George T. Kelly Jr
City council votes to close North Pearl Street lot
The City Council voted to close the North Pearl Street parking lot and state approval is needed before final action. All day meters will be moved to First Street North Depot Street and Wendell Avenue lots. The Traffic Commission will negotiate with Berkshire Community College Student Association to lease the North Pearl Street facility for student parking.
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Pearl Street
First Street
North Depot Street
Wendell Avenue
The
Traffic Commission
Berkshire Community College
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