Second Lenox Hearing Sought On Routes 7 20 Bypass
Lenox selectmen chair John J. Pignatelli asked the state to schedule a second corridor hearing on the Route 7 bypass and to present alternative routes. He noted residents’ questions about widening the current highway and urged a publicly chaired meeting with proper parliamentary procedure.
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LENOX
John J. Pignatelli
Selectmen
Robert T. Elliott
State Department of Public Works
Pignatelli
Public Works Commission
DNR
Elliott
DPW
Pittsfield
Bernard H. Flood
New Lenox Road
U.S. Bureau of Public Roads
State Highway Department
Flood
Good Progress Reported In Carpenter Negotiations
A spokesman for the General Contractors Association of Pittsfield said good progress was reached in talks with Carpenters Local 444 after a marathon session ending at a.m. yesterday. An additional meeting is set for Monday night, as Local 444 contracts expired at midnight Wednesday and carpenters joined the ongoing strike with Laborers Local 473.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Contractors Association of
Pittsfield
Carpenters Union Local 444
Local 444
Carpenters
Laborers International Union Local 473
Local 473
Association
State Official To Discuss Library Grant In Pittsfield
Mrs George J Galick director of the Massachusetts Bureau of Library Extension will discuss a 340000 federal grant toward construction of a new Pittsfield library. New York State Library Commissioner John A Humphry will speak on The New Look in Library Services followed by questions. Public invited. program at 8 with an annual Library Friends meeting and tours after.
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George J. Galick
Massachusetts Bureau of Library Extension
Boston
State Library Agency
Pittsfield
Galick
New York State Library
John A. Humphry
Humphry
Athenaeum
Births at Berkshire Medical Center and area families
Mr and Mrs Richard D Gra ham at 42 Bartlett Ave welcomed a son yesterday. Mr and Mrs Terry Bingham of Brainard NY welcomed a daughter yesterday. Mr and Mrs Nicholas Barowsky of 30 Partridge Road welcomed a daughter yesterday. Mr and Mrs Edward a Sherman of 46 Flame Drive welcomed a daughter yesterday. Mr and Mrs David Bonney of Mr Burbank St welcomed a son yesterday. Dr and Mrs Edward Gaila of 47 Crane Ave welcomed a son yesterday.
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Berkshire Medical Center
Richard D. Graham
Bartlett Ave
Terry Bingham
Brainard
N.Y
Nicholas Babrowsky
Partridge Road
Edward Aa. Sherman
Flame Drive
David Bonney
Burbank St
Edward Gaila
Crane Ave
Tennis Courts At Ponterril Open May 10
Ponterril YMCA family center clay courts open Saturday May 40 after a one week delay for improvements. Hours: Saturdays Sundays 10 am to 5 pm weekdays 5 pm to dusk. Members have priority but limited access for nonmembers. Supervisors Kenneth Hydinger and David Whitehead return from Pitt sburg High. Waiting list expected and memberships still available. Further information at the YMCA.
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Robert H. Horne
Ponterril
YMCA
Kenneth P. Hydinger
David Whitehead
Pittsfield High
Ponferril
Know Your City booklet launched by LWYV
After two years of data gathering the League of Women Voters of Central Berkshire released an illustrated Know Your City booklet. More than 10,000 copies will be distributed starting Monday with the first copy presented to Mayor Donald Butter. The guide covers local government police and fire public health welfare museums libraries and education and includes a detailed Pittsfield map by Vaughn Gray with illustrations.
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League of Women Voters of
Central Berkshire
Donald Butter
Pittsfield
Vaughn Gray
Glendale
Nancy Delaini
Pittsfield High
Nancy Bookless
Crane & Co
Berkshire Bank & Trust
Berkshire County
Nursing Home Challenge Returns to Superior Court
Farview Realty Trust seeks a new Superior Court petition to approve a $500000 nursing home in northwest Pittsfield after a demurrer was sustained. The case, involving abutters and the Pittsfield Board of Appeals, targets zoning and permit denial for a 120 bed facility amid concerns of drainage, frontage, traffic, and area disruption.
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Farview Realty Trust
Pittsfield
Superior Court
Robert A. Belmonte
Boston
Farview
Demurrer
Francis J. Quirico
Ridge Avenue
Hancock Road
Pittsfield Board of Appeals
Martin Dobelle
Leon Podolsky
Belmonte
Quirico
Ronald E. Oliveira
Abutters
The
Farview Betterment Association
Nursing -Home
Appeals Board
Appeals
Samuel Landa
Trust
St Josephs Valedictorian Ends Seven Year Draught
David H. Nichols named valedictorian of St Josephs High School graduating class. Kathleen M. Giardina named salutatorian. They will speak at graduation June 9 at the Boys Club. Nichols, son of Charles and Mrs Nichols of 338 Wahconah St, first valedictorian since 1962. He plans to attend Northeastern University. Giardina, daughter of Enrico and Mrs Giardina, won a full four year scholarship to Salve Regina College in Newport.
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David H. Nichols
St. Joseph's High School
Kathleen M. Giardina
St. Joseph's
Nichols
Charles Nichols
Wahconah St
Robert J. Sullivan
St. Joseph’s
National Honor Society
Northeastern University
Giardina
Enrico T. Giardina
Salve Regina College
Newport
Bucksteep Manor Leased by Camp Karu for 1969 Season
Camp Karu of Washington has leased Bucksteep Manor from the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts for the 1969 season. The 190 acre property includes a former summer home and chapel and will be used with Camp Karu day camp as a dormitory and recreation facility for Youth Hostels of America. Season runs June 30 to Labor Day.
GE Warns of Further Layoffs Linked to Transformer Plant Strike
General Electric warned more layoffs could follow as 20 power transformer department tank cleaners strike over a grievance on promotion. On the same day GE laid off 35 tank shop welders due to reduced work from the walkout. An additional 45 workers in tanks and finish were also temporarily laid off, while cleaners voted to return to work next Tuesday. Union officials say about 1,502 workers in the transformer departments were given a disciplinary day off Monday for participating in an April 2 walkout that GE deemed illegal.
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Power Transformer Department
Commercial Distribution Transformer Department
Church Committee Opposes Safeguard ABM System
The Pittsfield Area Council of Churches endorsed opposing President Nixon's Safeguard ABM missile plan. The campaign will have petitions at churches over the next two Sundays. Local volunteers may contact Mrs. Bernard D. Cook or Mrs. Richant Clement for involvement. The New England Citizens' Committee Against ABM coordinates the regional effort from Boston.
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Pittsfield Area
Merchants Offer Dear Prize for Rubbish Dumping
The Downtown Association offers a 15 prize to City residents who bring rubbish to the land fill at Hast Street during special dumping hours this month. Cards returned at the gate will enter contestants for the prize. Only passenger cars allowed noon to 3 30 p m on Saturdays.
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Downtown Association
Hast Street torHorrow
AFO Leaders Endorse CLC Zone Change Request
Top officials of Action for Opportunity the citys antipoverty agency endorsed the Central Labor Councils request for a zoning change to permit construction of a housing project on Vista Street Lipez executive director and Connolly AFC president urged the Planning Board to recommend the change They will attend the hearing Monday night at City Hall Residents near the Vista Street project oppose the change if approved it goes to City Council requiring a two thirds majority for ratification Open Sun 104 Berkshire Garden Supply Dalton Ave Adv
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Action For Opportunity
Central Labor Council
Vista Street
Richard
Lipez
AFO
Thomas M. Connolly
AFC
Planning Board
Connolly
CLC
City Hall
Tle
Berkshire Life
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Chesterfield
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Edward J. Ribbs
Carpenter
Thomas G. McNally
Worcester
Painters Union Local 94
Pittsfield Painting Contractors Association
Bennington County
Vermont
Conte
Butler
Hastover
Vietnam
Naval Reserve
National League
Morton Kramer
Delmar
John W. Brunjes
Brunjes
League
White House
Nixon
League of Women Voters
Cibrizzi
A Iypres
Stuart Miller
Center
Ronald Trabulsi
Kathleen Giardina
Bucksteep Manor
Camp Karu
West Shore Club
Pineview
Rte. 9
Windsor
Mass
October Mountain Boys
Sal
Mike O'Brien
Kalibers
Theresa
Kathy
Frank
Mike
Aol
Pittsfield Roofing Co
Park St
J. Wilkes
Buckley Construction
Blacktop Corp
William C. Whitehouse
Ashfield
Wahoonah Sl
Vincent Heavy Trucking
Smith's
Burgner’s Farm
Willow Manor Rest Home
North St
Lady Fylvia
Edgewood Lounge
Pittsfield-Lenox Road
Walt Lehman
Secum Brook Club
Church Committee
Soviet Union
Berkshire Garden Supply
Dalton Ave
Perse Larke
Summer St
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Lady Poole
London Fog
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