Lenox Cloran withdraws motel petition in controversy
Lenox spokesman says John F. Cloran of Wellesley has withdrawn his petition for a special permit to build a 60 unit motel at 428 Pittsfield Road. The ZBA granted withdrawal without prejudice, delaying resubmission for two years. The plan conflicted with town bylaws on minimum lot size and incomplete engineering. The hearing was continued and library services announced a closure for plans submission.
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LENOX
John F. Cloran
Wellesley
Pittsfield Road
Hugh €. Cowhig
Zoning Board of Appeals
Cloran
Chalet Susse Motor Lodges
Adams Taxpayers Association elects leaders in Adams
Joseph A. Wing was re elected president of the Adams Taxpayers Association defeating Edward J. Meczywor 13 5 at the Cartier Club meeting. Frederick Solari won the vice presidency 12 5 over Leonard Cross. George Daignault and Alice Pravost were re elected treasurer and secretary. Jerome Cross and William Sharron were chosen as two year directors, Donald Melillo as one year director. Leonard Cross named to study an election committee. Meczywor urged action on Plunkett Memorial Hospital funding and to verify 1600 signatures for a school committee petition. The first elective regional school committee would be chosen in March 1871 after the new high school opens in 1970.
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Association
Donald Melillo
Leonard Cross
Meczywor
Plunkett Memorial Hospital
ATA
Audrey Scully
Meczy- Wor
Meczywar
Adams
Cheshire
Legion Hears Davoren Speak at Anniversary Dinner
About 156 Legionnaires attended the S0th annual American Legion Veterans Day dinner in Adams as Secretary of State Francis X. Davoren spoke on the preamble to the Legion Constitution urging individual obligation. He supported Nixon's Vietnam policy while acknowledging student protests. Five 50-year members and former post commanders were honored at the roast-heel dinner marking 40th anniversaries locally and nationally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post 160
American Legion Organization
Legion
Alfred Gulden
Herbert Rubinelt
William Eichern
John Romaniak
Edgar Martin
Farewell party honors Rev Patrick Finlean Dalton
More than 300 persons attended a farewell reception for Rev Patrick C Finlean and his wife as he leaves Dalton after 74 years to become pastor of the First Congregational Church of Needham. He received a stereo AM FM console and a purse. Mrs Finlean a table lamp. Finlean credited Dalton’s people for his ministry and adapting to change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Patrick C. Finlean
Congregational Church
Finlean
First Congregational Church
Needham
Frederick ©. Pafenbach
Hearing Tonight On Liquor License Dalton
A public hearing is held at 7 tonight on the liquor license applications of Michael Tresia and Michael Coco for Michael's Restaurant at 401 Main St. The prior beer and wine license, awarded Oct 6 by the Dalton Licensing Board, was voided by the state Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. The state says a beer and wine license is unavailable due to population and existing licenses, though an additional all‑alcohol year‑round restaurant license is possible. Ann's Mahogany Room hearings occurred last Monday with no opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Michael Tresia
Michael Coco
Michael's
Main St. Michael’s
Selectmen
Dalton Licensing Board
State Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission
Inasmuch Circle Meets Wednesday at Church
The Inasmuch circle of the First Congregational Church will meet Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the audio-visual room of the Christian education building. Mrs Arnold Obrera will read the program Miss Mable Young will lead devotions and Miss Bessie May will chair the hostesses preparing refreshments.
Cooperative Nursery Plans Open Meeting
DALTON The Cooperative Nursery School will hold an open meeting Friday at 8 pm in the First Congregational Church dining room. Roy Sullivan of North Adams State College will discuss "Childhood Development" followed by a discussion. Selectmen meet 7:30 pm in the Town Hall hearings room. Veterans of Foreign Wars meet Tuesday at 8 pm at the American Legion Home.
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Dalton
Cooperative Nursery School
First Congregational Church
Roy Sullivan
North Adams State College
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion
Sheffield PTA hears talk on reading and listening
Mrs. Winifred Green of the state Department of Education told about 30 persons attending the Sheffield PTA meeting last week that before one learns to read one must learn to listen. She outlined methods and primary grade reading teachers. A Clovered dish dinner will be held by American Legion Post 340 and its auxiliary in honor of veterans tomorrow at 6:30 at the Grange Hall.
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Sheffield
Winifred Green
State Department of Education
PTA
American Legion Post 340
Grange Hall
Open House at Kittredge School During Education Week
Hinsdale notices announce Kittredge School open house Wednesday from 7 to 9 in observance of American Education Week. Parents may visit classrooms. conferences by appointment. Report cards arrive Nov 19. Camp Fire Girls conduct candy sales led by Mrs Peter Cullen. Veterans Day closures noted. Lions Club hosts 4H dinner Tuesday 6:30 at Home Club with guests from several towns. United Fund meets Friday 6:30 at Kittredge School. senior citizens meet Tuesday 2 at Youth Center. Transportation calls to Hubard or Parker by noon Tuesday. Archery stamps available from Town Clerk. deer season runs today to Nov 22.
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Hinsdale
Kittredge
Lions Club
4H Club
Peru
Windsor
Becket
Washington
David I. Hubbard
Stonehouse Road
Egerton Parker
New Windsor Road
Sally A. Terry
George Schnapp Road
Boy Scouts Hold Court of Honor at Kittredge School
Hinsdale Boy Scouts held a court of honor at Kittredge School Friday night with about 100 parents and friends attending. Tender foot awards went to Robert Wendling David Wendling David Galencia Dennis Galliher Stephen Balint James Sanderson Andrew Boraski Guy Lewis Michael Greb James Halleck Joel Sorel Robert Niles Kevin Dowling James Dowling Robert Balint and David Eastland. Second class awards were presented to David and Patrick Casay and David Eastland by Donald N. Davis. first class awards went to Jonathan Baraski Christopher Terry Jeffrey Musgrove and Colin Hubbard from Police Chief Ralph B. Marshall. David I. Hubbard is scoutmaster, assisted by James Eastland and Dennis Crosier. Meetings are Fridays at 7 at Kittredge School. Conservation Commission meets tonight at 7:30 at Guy Weston’s Michaels Road home. Edward J. Klein of Maple Street leaves to spend the winter at Long Beach California. Sergeant Edward J. Fassell has arrived in Vietnam after three-day leave. he is with the 412th Bombing Squadron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinsdale
Boy Scouts
Kittredge School
Robert Wendling
David Wendling
David Galencia
Dennis Galliher
Stephen Balint
James Sanderson
Andrew Boraski
Guy Lewis
Michael Greb
James Halleck
Joel Sorel
Robert Niles
Kevin Dowling
James Dowling
Robert Balint
David Eastland
David
Patrick Casay
Donald N. Davis
Troop 21
Jonathan Baraski
Christopher Terry
Jeffrey Musgrove
Colin Hubbard
Ralph B. Marshall
David I. Hubbard
James Eastland
Dennis Crosier
Guy Weston
Michaels Road
Pittsfield
BMC
Edward J. Klein
Maple Street
Long Beach
Calif
Edward J. Fassell
Vietnam
Edward Fassell
Curtis Street
Sgt
Fassell
Japan
412
Legion Auxiliary to honor outgoing president Jezyk
Cheshire American Legion Auxiliary Unit 346 will honor outgoing president Mrs Ignatius Jezyk at a testimonial dinner Wednesday at 7 30 PM at the Springs Restaurant New Ashford. Members meet at 6 43 PM and may bring Christmas shop gifts. A short meeting will follow. Transportation contact Mrs John Andrews. Lions Club directors meet Wednesday evening at John Delmolino’s home on Main Street.
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Cheshire — American Legion Auxiliary Unit 346
Ignatius Jezyk
Lions Club
John Delmolino
Main Street
Washington Open House and PTA Meeting Tonight
Open house at the local school runs from 7 40 to 8 with a PTA business meeting at 8 Speakers include Denis J Duquette elementary supervisor for the Central Berkshire Regional School District Mrs Paul McMahon elementary guidance counselor and Fred Hansen Jr Washington's representative on the regional School Committee. No school Tuesday Veterans Day observance prompts closure. Parent teacher conferences are scheduled Wednesday 3 to 4 30. parents must call for appointments.
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Washington
PTA
Denis J. Duquette
Central Berkshire
Paul McMahon
Fred Hansen Jr
Chester Open House Touts National Education Week Program
Chester Elementary School will host an open house Thursday for National Education Week. Principal John C Costello invites parents and friends to tour classrooms from 7 to 8 p.m. then attend a Town Hall session at 8 p.m. Dr John V Hulser and Paul Barnes will present plans for a proposed district middle school using models and slides, followed by a Q and A.
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Chester ~ Chester
John C. Costello
John V. Hulser
Gateway Regional School District
Paul Barnes
Chester
Hulser
Barnes
Middlefield
Worthington
Russell
Adams-Cheshire Board Accepts Land Damage Settlement
Adams Cheshire Regional Board voted unanimously to pay about 21 500 in land-damage awards to William H Briggs and Vernon B Briggs of Cheshire for property bought in May 1967 for Hoosac Valley High School. Superior Court valued the Briggs property at 55 000. settlement includes interest and attorney costs but not 35 269 already paid. Treasurer Denault warned of severe impact on the region’s contingency fund and said taxpayers will ultimately bear the cost.
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Cheshire
William H
Vernon B. Briggs
Hoosac Valley
Superior Court
Briggs
Briggses
Atty
Alexander Cwalinski
Supreme Court
Cwalinski
Howard D. Sammis
Pittsfield
Harvey J. Daniels
Ally
Benjamin Apkin
North Adams
William Denault
Denault
McDarby Assigned To Vietnam Duty
Thomas J. McDarby age 20 son of Mr and Mrs John M McDarby Sr Marble Street has been assigned to duty as an Army infantryman with the 1st Infantry Division in Vietnam Lorraine McDarby wife lives at 30 Union Street
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Lee
Pic
Thomas J. McDarby
John M. McDarby Sr
Marble Street
1St Infantry Division
Vietnam
MccDarby
Lorraine
Union St
Lenox Dale Rosary and Altar Society Meeting
Lenox Dale Rosary and Altar Society of St. Vincent De Paul Church will meet Wednesday night. Benediction will be at 7:30 in the church followed by the regular business meeting and a Christmas decorations work party for the bazaar in the parish hall. Refreshments will be served.
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St. Vincent de Paul
Special Events Set To Mark Education Week
An observance of American Education Week in elementary and junior high grades invites parents to attend a special program in the morning, with conferences in the afternoon and open houses in the evening. Supervising Principal Ray mond B. Kavey notes visiting times at Bradley East and South Lee schools and the South Lee Fire Station. Visitors to Central School and St Marys kindergarten should meet at 8:45 in the Central School lunchroom for a class schedule. Conferences run from dismissal until 5, open houses 7 to 9.
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Lee
Raymond B. Kavey
Bradley
East
South Lee
Central School
St. Mary's School
Central
Ecumenical Discussion Draws About 50 Local Youths
About 50 youths attended an ecumenical discussion at the First Congregational Church on generation gaps in churches. Sponsored by United Youth Fellowships of the United Methodist Church of Lee and local church youth committees, Rev. Neil Smith of St. Mary's gave the keynote, predicting a youth oriented church future. The event kicks off planned interchurch programs including a Christmas youth celebration service with music and drama.
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Lee
First Congregational Church
Large turnout at farewell party for departing rector
Large turnout between 200 and 300 people gathered at St George's Church hall to honor the Rev Leslie T Francis and his wife as he leaves to join the Episcopal diocesan staff in Springfield. He will reside in West Springfield. Presentations were made by St George's vestrymen and wardens. Interim arrangements include two substitutes from Lenox School for the rest of the month, with vestry meeting November 18 to discuss candidates for a permanent replacement.
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Lee
St. George’s Church Hall
Leslie T. Francis
Francis
St. George's
Church of the Good Shepherd
South Lee
Episcopal Diocesan
Springfield
West Springfield
George BagnaSchi
Nils Guttormsen
William Cuene
George Burt
Stephen Hackett
Benjamin All
Lenox School
David Crockett
Club To Repair Toys For Needy Children
Lee Central School grades 7 and 8 form a toy repair club to aid needy children at Christmas. Under shop teacher Robert Tierney the group meets after school to fix toys. Donations of serviceable toys and repair parts are requested, with drop-off at the Central School gym Saturday noon.
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LEE
Lee Central School
Robert Tierney
Central School
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Berkshire Plaza
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Katherine B. Kirchner
Peter Cullen
United Fund Committee
Court of Honor
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Janoln Rueger
58Th Legion Auxiliary
Jezyk
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Hamilton Memorial
Frank Cornenit
Noble Hospital
Westfield
Lions Club Ambulance
Adams-Cheshire Regional Board
McDarby
Lenox Dale
S&ie
Dresser-Hull
Railroad St., Lee
Berkshire Bureau
Lee High
Richard Louis
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