Mayor Decides on Housing Inspector Issue This Week
Mayor Dillon plans a decision this week on asking the City Council to approve hiring an additional housing inspector. A federal official warned that the city may lose federal grants for public housing and urban renewal by July 1 if the extra inspector is not added. Health Commissioner Stein argues current staff suffices, while critics push for a separate housing inspection department to enforce regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Health Department
Charles Pillman
HHFA
Harold Stein
Stein
Arthur C. McGill
Housing Authority
Fed
Eral
Peter G. Arles
Pittsfield
Arles
Democratic City Club
Winners Named In CCA Essay and Poster Contest
The Area 13 CCA essay and poster contest selected winners from parochial and public schools. First prizes went to Gerard Downing and James Harrison in parochial 7th to 8th grade, with multiple honorable mentions and public school winners including Martha Magner and Steven Valenti. First prize Catholic high school honors went to Mary Thoubboron and Kathleen Bissaillon, while public high school top honors went to Daniel Cianfarin. First‑prize poster recipients include James Harrison and Kathleen Bissaillon, with hon mentions for Theresa Melle and Patricia Walzyk. Awards will be presented at Mass on Sunday, the drive’s official start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Charities Appeal
CCA
Gerard Downing
Notre Dame
Josephine Noto
Mount Carmel
Martha Magner
St. Mark’s
Lynne Barrottini
All Soul's Church
Mary Thoubboron
Sacred Heart Parish
Timothy McLaughlin
St. Mark's
Daniel Cianfarin
All Souls
Angela Carapreso
James Harrison
Steven Valenti
Kathleen Bissaillon
Notre Dame Church
Bruce Clairmont
Sacred Heart Church
Theresa Melle
Patricia Walzyk
Notre Dame School
Births in Pittsfield area and nearby towns
Mr and Mrs William F Brooks 63 Elm St welcomed a daughter today. Mr and Mrs Alexander Valenti 258 Linden St had a daughter yesterday. Mr and Mrs Ralph Stannard 1951 East St welcomed a son Saturday. Mr and Mrs Russell Burke Becket had a son Saturday. St Luke's Mr and Mrs Paul D Francesco 35 Bartlett Ave welcomed a son. Mr and Mrs Leo Nesbit 6 Curtis Ter had a son today. Mr and Mrs David Roberts Lenox had a son yesterday. Mr and Mrs William E Noonan Lee had a son Friday. Mr and Mrs Richard W Baumgras Baldwinville N Y had a son Jeffrey Scott on April 28. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Frank E Baumgras 35 South St and Mr and Mrs Charles W Larrabee Westfield. This is the couple's second son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke's
Paul D. Francese
Bartlett Ave
Richard W. Baumgras
Baldwinville
N.Y
Jeffrey Scott
Frank E. Baumgras
South St
Charles W. Larrabee
Westfield
Bradford Block Hearing Set For May 21
The Health Department schedules a May 21 hearing on alleged health code violations at the Bradford Block 375 North St building after an April 3 order to fix issues within 30 days. Health Commissioner Stein cites serious toilet and wiring problems as officials, including Mayor Dillon and Councilman Scelsi, inspect the building. The 1958 condemnation order was blocked by the courts.
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Health Department
Bradford
375
North St
Harold Stein
Diamond Passes Civil Service Exam For Counselor Post
Mrs Dorothy B Diamond of Worthington is the sole passer among four candidates in a Civil Service exam for the aging counselor post in Pittsfield Health Department. The test conducted on November 7 1964, confirms her as the current counselor in the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond
Dorothy B. Diamond
Worthington
Pittsfield
Mother Goose Tries Again In Barrington
GREAT BARRINGTON The Canada goose at Fountain Pond on Monument Mountain hatched four goslings this Mother’s Day. The family swam across the pond as the youngsters grew confident and greeted visitors. The nest returns to Fountain Pond yearly but past years saw goslings killed or disappear, blamed on a nearby Route 7 car or snapping turtles.
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Great Barrington
Fountain Park
Monument Mountain
Fountain Pond
Water Supply Improves as Reservoirs Near Capacity
Mayor Dillon announced the city’s water supply is rising with reservoirs at 94.3 percent of capacity before the Friday rains, up about 3 percent in the week. Ash ley remains at 25 percent. Water restrictions permit hose use only during two hour windows on weekends, with even sides 7–8 p.m. Sundays and odd sides 7–9 p.m. Saturdays.
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Dillon
Ashley
Kevin Marzotto Advances in Science Contest
Kevin Marzotto, 14, son of Mr and Mrs Tulio F Marzotto of 3 Fasce Place, survived the science countdown quarterfinals at Lowell Technological Institute representing South Junior High School where he is an eighth grade student. Three Berkshire County contestants also competed but did not advance. Semifinals set for next Saturday at Lowell Tech with a major prize of a scholarship to Lowell Tech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kevin Marzotto
Tulio F. Marzotto
Lowell Technological Institute
South Junior High School
Berkshire County
Lowell Tech
Amidon Named No 2 DPW Office Construction Engineer
Dean P. Amidon, 40, of Monterey, is appointed permanent construction engineer in the Lenox DPW district, a No 2 post. He starts at $217 weekly, rising to $276, replacing Herbert C. Hawkins who held the role. Amidon’s career spans 16 years at DPW, with prior stints as resident engineer and district maintenance work, and he eyes major projects including a $2.5 million Route 8 relocation and a $750,000 Route 20 reconstruction.
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Dean P. Amidon
Sandisfield Road
Monterey
State Department of Public Works
Lenox
Robert E. Elliott
Housatonic
Amidon
State Division of Civil Service
Massachusetts State Highway Engineers Association
Civil Service
Herbert C. Hawkins
Hawkins
Elliott
Navy
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
State
District 2
DPW
Northampton
Joseph Hoar
Worcester
Frances Robertson
Dean Jr
Army Air Force
Peter
Mt. Everett Regional High School
Phillip
Jay
U.S. Engineers’ Corps
Connecticut State Line
Sandisfield
Russell
Hodges’ Crossing
North Adams
City Hall War on Poverty Aims for Pittsfield
City officials, volunteers, and committees lead Pittsfield’s multi-front effort against poverty. AFO seeks 55,712 dollars for planning staff and offices, plus 28,800 to start three summer prekindergarten centers. Job Corps and Work-Study pilot programs and Neighborhood Youth Corps funding are requested, with Berkshire Community College expanding work-study and social service ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AFC
Pittsfield
AFO
Federal Office of Economic Opportunity
OEO
City Welfare Department
Hodecker
Federal Job Corps
State Division of Employment Security
Police Captaincy Exam Set for July 13 Pittsfield
Civil Service schedules a July 13 captaincy exam for Pittsfield Police. Open to department sergeants and permanent patrolmen with at least one year on force. Filing deadline is June 22. A separate July 23 senior clerk and typist exam has a July 2 filing deadline.
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Civil Service
Pittsfield
Police
Berkshire County Classified Advertisements Snapshot
A fragmented list of Berkshire County ads runs from aluminum siding and roofing to book sales and services. Entries include Modern Construction Co dialing 443-0914, Katherine Anmin’s Berkshire Town history at 4 dollars, Al Gaviorne roofing ads, Connor Pharmacy contact, Yellow Coach Lines limousine service, Berkshire Curtain Shop drapes, adj. barber at White Barbershop, Knapp shoes, Rotofilling lawn care, Sportmen’s Bar Frankie Martin’s steaks, and Shoe Bar Ade with women’s wide widths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Vincent
Berkshire Roofing Co
Berkshire Curtain Shop
North Street
CSF Canvass Nears Record Total Funds Raised
With 80 percent of returns in from Friday night’s house to house drive Citi zens’ Scholarship Foundation aims for a new high. Canvass chairman Robert B. Dillon Jr. reports 3100 dollars so far and expects final returns to reach about 3700 dollars. Previous seven year peak was around 3400 dollars. Earlier totals show 3827 dollars from fraternal civic and business groups, with late contributions likely to raise it further.
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Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation
Robert B. Dillon Jr
CSF
Judge Reduces Jury Pool in Berkshire County Court
Judge John M. Noonan trimmed the May jury pool from 55 to 44 as 11 jurors were excused or deferred. Twelve jurors were selected for duty in the Central Berkshire District Court, with others deferred to later sittings. A land damage trial for Therese R. Marks of New York City versus the Commonwealth proceeded with jurors dispatched to view the property. Names of excused and deferred jurors are listed. next trial is a $90,000 tort action by Waldo and Vera Edeman of Southfield against Marion and Victor Consolini of Southfield regarding a 4.21 acre land relocation of Route 8&8 taken Dec. 26, 1962. The Marks matter is represented by Walter J. Donovan. the Commonwealth by Rudolph A. Sacco.
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Superior Court
John M. Noonan
Central Berkshire District Court
Therese R. Marks
New York City
Commonwealth
Noonan
Pittsfield
William M. Maloraphy Jr
Richmond
Waldo
Vera Edeman
Southfield
Marion
Victor Consolini
Cheshire
Marks
Walter J. Donavan
Adams
Rudolph A. Sacco
Alex Marsten Buys Motel In Lanesboro
Alex Marsten purchases the Victoria Motel on Route 7 in Lanesboro opposite Sunset Drive-In Theater. He buys from Charles Remy who will operate until Oct. 15. Marsten plans a branch store and rental service, moves main shop to Guilian Realty on First Street, and converts an old barn into a ski lodge. He will travel this summer as a Spinnerin Sports Co. representative.
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Alex Marsten
Victoria
Route 7
Lanesboro
Charles Remy
Marsten
Wendell
Guilian Realty
First Street
Jiminy Peak
Brodie
Spinnerin Sports Co
Head Start Seeks 30 More Pupils in City Program
The School Department reports 90 Head Start applicants as it aims to fill 120 spots. Lincoln D. Lynch notes blank forms circulated via grocery stores and social workers from NAACP and Welfare. Applications are screened by principals for educational and cultural need.
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OHS
Lincoln D. Lynch
Lynch
NAACP
Welfare Division
Office On Economic Opportunity
New York City
New York Medical College
Institute For Developmental Studies
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Dr. Stein
William F. Brooks
Elm St
Alexander Valenti
Linden St
Ralph Stannard
East St
Russell Burke
Becket
Leo Nesbit
Curtis Ter
David Roberts
William E. Noonan
Lee
Friday
Mother Goose
Barrington
Kibrizzt
Pittsfield Vocational High School
William Furey
Paul Plankey
Richard Bigwood
PHS
City Hall
By Edward Shanahan
Washington
Charles H. Hodecker
Action For Opportunity, Inc
AFIO
Neighborhood Youth Corps
Hancock Shaker
Berkshire Community College
BCC
Modern Construction Co
Dial
Berkshire History
Katherine Anmin
Massachusetts
Berkshire
Richmond History
Mass
Connor Pharmacy
West Housatonic St
Yellow Coach Lines
Center St
Knapp
Sportmen
Frankie Martin's
Barava
Bataya
Palm Beach
Tony Lema
Sere
Tearséay Sam
Spm
Summer St
Freeman and Hart Schaffner & Mera
Arrow
Florsheim
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