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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1969
Page
10
The Planning Board in Great Barrington reviews an 11 page proposed subdivision control plan to guide builder permits. Highlights include preliminary and definitive plans, performance bonds, and road, drainage, and open space standards with 40 foot rights of way and concrete monuments. A December public hearing will inform residents.
The Great Barrington Savings Bank plans to purchase Walker Hall on Main Street subject to approval. The building, owned by Masonic Temple Inc., includes a 300 foot auditorium used by local groups but reportedly does not generate enough income to cover costs. The purchase would be limited to the building with surrounding property rights possibly acquired later.
The First Resistance Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Monday at 4 30 in the Congregational Church rooms Lt Col Mitchell Mulholland will speak on our national defense Gifts for Crossnor School will be collected Mrs Dwight Campbell is hostess Mrs Guy Drumm of Main Street is a patient at Fairview Hospital
Berkshire Hills Regional School District warns of precarious finances as state reimbursements for special and vocational education lag. Treasurer Michael Kinne notes about 55000 of expected payments totaling over 100000 received, but district remains strained. Delayed bus reimbursements and prior near-red status at Southern Berkshire highlight ongoing funding issues.
Great Barrington Berkshire Hills Regional School District officials discovered a $23,400 error in the preliminary 1970 budget increasing the figure from $2,591,830 to $2,615,230 about 13.7 percent higher. The mistake occurred in the instruction category where $25,400 for audio visual items was omitted. The School Committee plans to amend its vote after a salary bargaining session with the Berkshire Hills Teachers Association.
The selectmen scheduled a closed hearing at 9 am for Ralph Hebert of Fairview Terrace who filed a formal complaint against two Great Barrington police officers. Hebert, arrested August 23 for two motor vehicle violations, contends harassment at arrest. represented by attorney Arthur Stavisky.
Dr. Avery Post newly elected president of the Massachusetts Conference United Church of Christ will meet parishioners and clergy in GREAT BARRINGTON at the First Congregational Church Monday from 9 30 to 11 30 a m The visit precedes his January 1 start and outlines his hopes and leadership aims for the churches Public invited.
Esther Gilman, artist and former Open Theatre visual consultant, opens oils collages and graphics at Simon's Rock Great Barrington. Her show, continuing through November, travels from New York venues like the Museum of Modern Art to regional galleries and includes book illustrations credits and set designs.
The film Poker Game in the insight series will be shown Wednesday from 7:30 to 9 at the Dehon Seminary. All high school students are invited and refreshments will be served. The Human Relations Council employment committee meets Monday at 8 p.m. at First Congregational Church.
Dalton district supervisor Denis J. Duquette says open houses across Central Berkshire elementary schools drew strong turnout. Center School Dalton reported 90 percent parent participation from 283 students. 445 parents registered Wednesday. Craneville and Washington also logged notable parent attendance. Peru Hinsdale Windsor and Becket Cum mington entries follow.
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