Zoning Board grants variance for sporting goods store
Great Barrington residents reported the Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved Ernest Beckwith and David Hammer to build a sporting goods store on Beckwiths Lake Buel Road property in an acre residential district. The decision, though argued legally questionable, follows a hearing with supporters noting regional fishing benefits. Abutters Conan Caron and his wife objected, saying it would lower property values. Beckwith plans a 15 by 200 foot building selling fishing tackle ammunition guns and perhaps clothing, with construction plans to be finalized before a building permit.
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Great Barrington
Zoning Board of Appeals
Appeals Board
Ernest R. Beckwith
David Hammer
Beckwith
Lake Buel Road
Harry Deykin
South Main Street
Lake Buel
Conan Caron
Caron
Hammer
Lesniak
Sick
Lesnak
Stavisky
Meadow St. Property Variance Approved by ZBA in Great Barrington
The Great Barrington Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for Robert Swisshelm to convert the Meadow Street market into an art gallery and woodworking shop. Conditions include purchasing the property, operating power machinery 8 am to 3 pm weekdays, and soundproofing. a neighbor opposed due to noise.
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Great Barrington
Zoning Board of Appeals
Robert Lewis
Robert J. Swisshelm
Kirk Street
Housatonic
Shooky's Market
Swisshelm
Meadow Street
Samuel Sick
Alty
Arthur Stavisky
Shirl Bartini
Shirl-Toolin-Bartini
Edward Lesniak
Chairmen named for rummage sale by Hebrew Ladies Aid
Committee chairmen have been chosen for the rummage sale to be held by the Hebrew Ladies Aid Society at Walker Hall Thursday at 9 30 a m. They include Mrs. Alice Bresaf for men's ware Mrs. Albert Chesnow for kitchenware Mrs. Robert Cummins for kitchen utensils Mrs. Eugene Freynd for ladies ware Mrs. Etta Mannheimer for curtains and draperies Mrs. Herbert Moskowitz and Mrs. Arthur Stavisky and Mrs. Bernard Green for children's ware and Mrs. Louis Levine and Mrs. Jack Pevzner for shoes. Southern Berkshire Human Relations Council will meet Sunday at 7 30 at Dehon Seminary.
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Great Barrington
Hebrew Ladies Aid Society
Walker Hall
Alice Bresaf
Albert Chesnow
Robert Cummins
Eugene Freynd
Etta Mannheimer
Herbert Moskowitz
Arthur Stavisky
Bernard Green
Louis Levine
Jack Pevzner
W Stockbridge Canaan Pastor Resigns Post
The Rev. Loren House Jr. resigns after six years guiding Congregational churches in Canaan New York and West Stockbridge to lead Preble United Church of Christ in November. He cites growing professional frustration serving two churches with little common ground and seeks a fuller ministry in Preble. House is Colgate and Andover Newton educated, previously at Norwich Vermont church. married to June Shipman with four children. home in Canaan.
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Loren House Jr
Canaan
N.Y
West Stockbridge
Preble
New York
House
Colgate University
Hamilton
Andover-Newton Theological School
First Congregational Church
Norwich
June Shipman
West Winfield
Ala
Immunization Clinic Offered for Richmond and West Stockbridge
Public health nurse Hazel B Dickson sponsors a joint immunization clinic for all adult and teen residents of Richmond and West Stockbridge tomorrow. Tetanus boosters and polio vaccines are encouraged every five years for teens, with eye testing for glaucoma by Dr. John Galt of Pittsfield. Clinics run 10 10:30 a.m. at Richmond School and 11 11:30 a.m. at West Stockbridge School. Registration starts 10 minutes prior.
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Richmond
West Stockbridge
Hazel B. Dickson
Community Health Association of
John Galt
Pittsfield
John Steele
George Panteri
Cochairman
Terry F. Hallock
John Persing
Stockbridge Fire Destroys Barn at High Lawn Farm
A barn owned by High Lawn Farm in Stockbridge burned to the ground yesterday afternoon around 3 30. Three Stockbridge fire trucks and one from Lenox responded as crews fought flames. The barn was two thirds full of hay. Cause under investigation.
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Stockbridge
High Lawn Farm
Lenox
Berkshire Hills Regional Adult Education Courses Begin Monday
Berkshire Hills Regional School District will start its adult education program Monday at Monument Mountain Regional High School. A total of 42 courses are offered with most tuition from 15 to 30 dollars. registration runs through today with a 7 to 8 p.m. session tonight.
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Great Barrington
Berkshire Hills
Monument Mountain Regional High School
United Community Services
Berkshire
National Rifle Association
National Audubon Society
Berkshires
Richmond Fire Department Observes School Fire Prevention Drill
In Richmond a fire prevention program at Richmond School marked Prevention Week. A drill conducted a head count as teachers verified all pupils were safe. Firefighters from Richmond and Pittsfield demonstrated safety measures at the auditorium and town hall.
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Richmond
Raster
Richard F. Denniston
Richmond Fire Department
Denniston
Pittsfield Fire Department
Edward DeAngelo
Thomas Reed
Pittsfield
Reno Castagna
Douglas Cowen
Charles Morse
Thomas Vagnini
West Stockbridge PTA Seeks More Members and Involvement
West Stockbridge PTA president Eunice Mooney urged broader participation at the first fall meeting, noting about 40 attendees and suggesting more husbands join. Officers include Ann Fallon vicepresident Robert Burke secretary and John Karte Jr treasurer. Local rep to Berkshire Hills Regional PTA Council appointed. A fundraising bazaar for the PTA scholarship fund set for November 14 7 to 10 p m at the village school with Mrs Whitehead as chair. Next meeting October 21 at 8 p m at Monument.
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West Stockbridge
West Stockbridge Pta
Eunice Mooney
Whitehead
PTA
Monument Mountain Regional High School
Cub Scouts Meet Tonight In Becket Fire Station
Washington Cub Scouts convene from 7 to 8 PM at the Becket Fire Station with speakers Robert Richardson Lee Belleveau and Edward Robinson from the Boy Scout office in Dalton. Parents invited. boys ages 8 to 10 may attend. membership forms distributed via local schools should be returned at the meeting.
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Washington
Becket
Robert Richardson
Lee Belleveau
Edward Robinson
Boy Scout Office
Dalton
Turkey Shoot Benefit Near Home Club Route 8
Washington residents join a Sunday 1 p.m. turkey shoot at the Hinsdale Lions Club near Route 8 to raise funds for a Washington and Becket Halloween party. Bar M Dude Ranch owners Mr and Mrs Michael Abate donate facilities for local events such as Easter egg hunts and Christmas gatherings.
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Washington
Hinsdale Lions Club
Route 8
Bar M Dude Ranch of
Washington and
Becket
Michael Abate
Bar M Dude Ranch
Britain’s Post Office Goes Public as Corporation
London AP reports Britain’s post office becomes a public corporation after 300 years under government control. The move creates a vast 400000-strong staff organization handling about 19.2 billion dollars in annual business led by Viscount Hall who left multiple board roles to lead the new entity.
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London
Britain
Post Office
Civil Service
Viscount Hall
Grange Honors Mrs Ora Kasson for 5-year pin
WEST STOCKBRIDGE Mrs Ora Kasson was recently awarded a Grange five year pin and certificate for continuous membership. Grange 248 will meet Monday at 7 p.m. at the Grange hall. Refreshments will be served. Paper Route for sale must sell immediately Dial 232-8592.
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West Stockbridge
Ora Kasson
Grange
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