Rising costs loom over Dalton school building plan
In Dalton, 37 attendees heard Regional School Committee Chairman Martin J. Cooney warn that labor costs are rising and delaying the 3.7 million school project would worsen matters. Operating costs add 4.32 to the 1970 Dalton tax rate, pushing total 1970 impact to 11.48 per thousand and 16.50 for 1971. Officials cited 1.68 million in operating costs for this year, rising to 2.15 million by 1971, regardless of construction. A town meeting on the proposal is set for next Wednesday at Waheonah Regional High School, with another briefing Sunday at the Episcopal Church Guild Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Martin J. Cooney
Thomas J. Fahey
Fahey
Cooney
Waheonah Regional High School
Episcopal Church
Guild Hall
William H. Manning
Francis G. Driscoll
Selectmen
Dalton Selectmen Oppose New School Construction
Dalton officials state they cannot support the regional school building program as presented. They warn it would burden Dalton taxpayers and note the town would be committed to a $690,000 capital outlay including sewer bond issues and a sanitary landfill at the town dump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Selectmen
Alternatives Cost More Says Cooney In Dalton Debate
Dalton residents hear Martin J. Cooney defend regional school building plans amid talks of higher costs. He notes alternatives are pricier and urges funding through state channels to protect education. The committee trimmed the project from 4.8 to 3.7 million and points to already spent 47 thousand on related programs. Authorities warn general costs may rise 6 percent, risking higher taxes and burdening families, seniors, and buyers. Community notices include a St Agnes carwash fundraiser, library closure, a diet workshop, a Hinsdale Lions paper drive, and Lakeview Florist open hours through Memorial Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Dalton Selectmen
Schon
Martin J. Cooney
Cooney
Seabee Officer To Speak At Memorial Day Ceremonies
Navy Lt. Cmdr. Winthrop W. Piper of Pittsfield will address Memorial Day ceremonies as commanding officer of Seabees Division 1 11 in Pittsfield. He served aboard amphibious ships in the Pacific and North China Sea during World War II. Dalton's parade starts 9 33 Monday from the Methodist Church with ceremonies at Main Street Cemetery.
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Dalton
Navy
Code
Winthrop W. Piper
Pittsfield
Seabees Division 1
Seabees Division
Cmdr
Piper
Pacific
North China Sea
Main Street
Local Residents Report Hospital Care and Nursing Home Stay
Leon Lanoue has returned home from spinal surgery at Providence Hospital Holyoke. Fred Giles remains a patient at Valley View Nursing Home Westfield.
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Leon Lanoue
Providence Hospital
Holyoke
Fred Giles
Valley View Nursing Home
Westfield
Becket Town Meeting Sets Three Articles on Bond Issue
Becket residents will vote Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Becket Consolidated School on three articles including a 3.72 million 20 year bond for the Central Berkshire Regional School District. The articles cover transferring funds to pay interest on notes for town equipment, financing a new fire truck, and approving regional bonds authorized May 7. A teen canteen is tonight at 7. William Murray and family visited Brunswick and Portland, Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becket
Becket Consolidated School
Central Berkshire
Clarke Named Assistant Medical Director at Connecticut General
Lee William A Clarke M son of Mr and Mrs William A Clarke of 99 Franklin St has been appointed assistant medical director in the medical department at Connecticut General Life Insurance Co Hartford A Georgetown Medical School graduate he joined CT General in August 1968 after years in industrial and insurance fields He is a member of the Association of Life Insurance Medical Directors the American Medical Association and the Hartford County Medical Association Dr Clarke lives in Collinsville Conn with his wife and four children
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
William A. Clarke
Franklin St
Connecticut General Life Insurance Co
Hartford
Georgetown Medical School
Connecticut General
Association of Life “Insurance Medical Directors
American Medical Association
Hartford County Medical Association
Clarke
Collinsville
Conn
Lee High Band Concert Tour to Chester New York
Lee High School Band traveled to East Chester High School New York for a joint exchange concert. The group performed for students in the afternoon and again for the public in the evening. East Chester students visited Lee High on May 9. Lee students will stay overnight with East Chester families under supervision of Charles N. DiNunzio Miss Lucius Cousineau and Robert Lucy.
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LEE
Lee High School
East Chester
N.Y
Charles N. DiNunzio
Lucius Cousineau
Robert Lucy
Plans Told for Memorial Parade in Lee Massachusetts
The Memorial Day parade in Lee will start at 19 am from Town Park and move along Park Housatonic and Fuller streets to Fairmount Cemetery for speeches and ceremonies. Parade marshal is John J. Marching, senior vice commander of American Legion Post 157.
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Lee
Park
Housatonic
Fuller Streets
Fairmount Cemetery
John J. Marching
American Legion Post 157
National Guard
Pittsfield
Gold Star
Lee Civil Defense Agency
Lee Volunteer Ambulance Service
Fire Department
Claude M. Hagerty
Francis M. Kennedy
St. Mary's Church
Walter S. Ryan
First Congregational Church
Lee Country Club Notes Highlights and Events
LEE Division leaders were crowned at Greenock Country Club Thursday Supper Golf League with Mrs Harald McDonough top in division one and Mrs Edward Lalibarte and Mrs Henry LePrevost sharing second. The weekly award went to Mrs Edward F Murray. A corned beef supper is planned, with event details and contact Leo Scarafoni. Also listed are Western square dancing sponsored by Ponertown Pacers, memorial parade events, Girl Scout campouts and registration, plus community notices for bowling, dance nights, ads, and services.
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Lee
Greenock Country Club
Harald McDonough
Edward Lalibarte
Henry LePrevost
Stames Vranas
Edward F. Murray
Constance Lenti
Cochairman
John Waddock
Joseph Maley
Leo Scarafoni
Ponertown Pacers
Lee Central School
Doc Gray
Area Square
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Selectman
Donald I. Cole
St. Agnes School
Free Public Library
Hinsdale Lions Club
Morrow
Donald F. Cornwell
Carson Ave
Robert Bishop
Flansburg Ave
Lakeview Florist
Dorothy Chapman
Plymouths
FORD
LEE Auto Sales
Pike Lee, Mass
Joyon Meier
William Murray
Brunswick
Portland
Maine
Lee High Band
Chester, N.Y
Dorothy Kot
Berkshire
Gt. Barrington
Lee, Lenoxdale
Tyringham
West Becket
Lee South Berkshire Bureau
Country Club
Town Hall
Central School
Girl Scouts
Richmond Pond
Marion White
Hyatt’s
Dack'’S
Lenox
Stockbridge
Don Nealon
Lee Pharmacy
UO. Kelly Furniture Store
the Berkshires
Main St
Lee, Mass
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