School Board Cuts PHS Parking Spaces
The Pittsfield School Committee voted to eliminate parking in unsafe areas around Pittsfield High School and request Traffic Commission limits on Robbins Avenue near Tucker School. The move affects about 45 cars and night parkers, with special stickers for authorized personnel. Massimiano warned of fire hazards and the board debated cost and alternatives, while approving related staffing, pensions, and facility matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Teamesmore
John A. Massimianco
Traffic Commission
Robbins Avenue
Tucker School
PHS
Harold Hennessy
Massimiano
Supt. of
James P. Reynolds
John J. Quinn
Tucker
Richard H. Mezejewski
Lincoln D. Lynch
Sharon R. Trecek
Margaret M. Bashara
Francis Ts. St. Peter
Diane Schwarz
Thomas E. Stanley
Isabelle A. Knollmeyer
Roy’ M. Gardner
Five Pittsfield Residents Picked for High Court Jury
Five Pittsfield residents were chosen by the City Council for the November sitting of the Superior Court. The traverse jurors named Patrick V. Evans, Joseph J. Strizzi, Simon England, Raymond F. Callahan, and Roy F. Clark with listed addresses in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Superior Court
Traverse
Patrick V. Evans
Richmond Ave
Joseph J. Strizzi
Cheshire Road
Simon England
East New Lenox Road
Raymond F. Callahan
Edward Ave
Roy F. Clark
Lakeway Drive
Consolidated Fund Checks Draw on School Accounts
More than half of the 4227.37 Consolidated School Fund sits in a First Agricultural National Bank checking account. A month earlier the school board tasked the executive committee to study why funds remain in checking rather than savings to earn interest. Current figures show 30428.06 in checking and 22799.31 in Union Federal Savings. Chairman William E. Harris said a transfer proposal is pending a final report. The fund covers small club and organization accounts merged in 1938 for efficiency and potential interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. Reynolds
William E. Harris
First Agricultural National Bank
Union Federal Savings & Loan Co
Consolidated School Fund
Charter Bus Franchise Shift Raises School Transport Costs
The committee heard Yellow Coach Lines will switch most charter routes to franchise runs to save money and secure year-to-year contracts. Weeks claimed annual savings of 4600 and said franchising supports mass transit and new buses, while a rebate exists only on franchise routes. Scullary supported the plan after assurance bid reversals remain possible. The change cuts contract school bus spending from 151441 to 43200 per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellow Coach Lines
Charles M. Weeks III
Bus Company
Weeks
Massachusetts
Rocco Scullary
Scullary
Berkshire Street Railway
City Council Briefs Witness new appointee and zoning changes
Samuel Sass of 523 Crane Ave. was confirmed as a member of the Historical Commission replacing John E. Joyce who lacks time for the post. The council sent a zone change request for Crane Avenue property to allow Unka met Farm land to become an apartment site and ordered the Planning Board to reschedule the Oct. 27 hearing to align with proper procedure. The council urged Mayor DeGallo to allocate 15 573 for tree removal and widening a Mill Street blind corner, while questioning the 5 000 price tag and sending the matter to the Capital Outlay Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Sass
Crane Ave
Historical Commission
John E. Joyce
Planning Board
Crane Avenue
Ernest G. St. Peter
DeGallo
Public Works Department
Mill Street
Oxford Street
William A. Bunt
Joseph S. Scelsi
Red Cross Urges Hunting Safety During Season
Red Cross officials urge safe hunting practices after nationwide fatalities totaled about 2,400 last year. Advice covers treating every gun as loaded, unloading while traveling, hunting with a companion, keeping ammo fit for the gun, keeping fingers off triggers, and proper handling in rough terrain with steps for first aid and rapid doctor access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
ARC
The
Fire Record: Sprinkler Alarm at White Star Confectionery
Fire records show 12 83 p.m. accidental sprinkler alarm at White Star Confectionery Co on Columbus Avenue. At 7 47 p.m. a car fire at Loveless Service Station on Upper North Street was caused by a carburetor backfire. Owner Samuel Anello of 76 Memorial Drive sustained a minor burn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Star Confectionery Co
Columbus Avenue
Loveless
Upper North Street
Samuel Anello
76 Memorial Drive
Council Approves Rezoning for Optometrists in Homes
After a public hearing the City Council gave initial approval to a zoning change allowing optometrists to maintain offices in residences in prime residential zones. The measure goes to the Ordinances and Rules Committee for ordinance drafting. Representing optometrists were Alty W. Stanley Cooke and Harry Selig as Berkshire District Optometrists Association president. The Planning Board recommended the amendment. A hearing on Montgomery Ward Co having permission to store flammable fluids and ammunition was noted for North Street. Pittsfield General Hospital faces a hearing October 28 for a gasoline storage permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alty. W. Stanley Cooke
Harry Selig
Berkshire District Optometrists Association
Planning Board
Montgomery Ward Co
North Street
Pittsfield General Hospital
Golden Age News Club presents play and events at YMCA
Golden Age News Club members staged a play directed by Mrs. Agnes Tanguay at the YMCA meeting. A spelling bee prize was awarded to Mrs. Tanguay, Mrs. Downey, and Mrs. Stoddard. Card sales for Nov 1 fundraiser, rummage, and a Halloween party planning dominated the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Tanguay
Golden Age Club
YMCA
Tennie Darwin
Anne Flynn
Elissa Francoeur
Sarah I. Eddy
Tanguay
Janet Downey
Mary Stoddard
Louise Hannon
Sunshine
Helena Rodominsky
Roland Bentley
William Dillman
Alexander Belisie
Grace Camp
Orrin Clark
Mary Myers
John Ross
Larry Curtis
Belisle
Marie Louis
Parker
Margaret Heffron
Stoddard
Out-of-Court Settlements Trim Williamstown Land Case
A land damage suit by J. Fred and Ruth C. Cummings against Williamstown over Stratton Road was settled for 2008. An accident suit by Paul D. Barry against Western Union Telegraph Co. stemmed from a 1964 crash and settled for 400. A contract suit by Berkshire Tennis Court Construction Co. against Camp Lenox, Inc. ended in a neither party agreement for 3500 while a claim for 1600 remained unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamstown
J. Fred
Ruth C. Cummings
Stratton Road
Paul D. Barry
Western Union Telegraph Co
Camp Lenox, Inc
Otis
Berkshire Tennis Court Construction Co
Jr Red Cross Seeks Yarn and Needles for Veterans Hospital Work
A Crosby Junior High School Junior Red Cross club plans to knit afghan squares headbands and slippers for the Veterans Hospital in Northampton and for Belcher town State School. They seek knitting worsted rug yarn and knitting needles sizes 5 through 8. Donations may be left at the Red Cross Chapter House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Crosby Junior High School
Veterans Hospital
Northampton
Belchertown State School
Transistor Radio Leads to Death in Glenhead
Edwin Gaynor, 14, died after walking into a train while listening intently to a transistor radio pressed to his ear. Police say he did not hear warning bells or see red lights at a Long Island railroad crossing, being absorbed by the radio program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenhead
N.Y
UPI
Edwin Gaynor
Long Island
Council Approves 5003 For Sewer Easements
The City Council voted 5003 for payments of easements for sewer expansion. Funds cover land damage settlements and temporary payments while awaiting court settlements. Major portion funds third phase costs near 2.5 million. Also approved 466 for the city treasurer's department.
Also Mentioned on This Page
School Board
Corneluus Boothman
John C. Garrity
Boothman
James W. Collins
Garrity
Frank Hf. Pupe
Pupe
John A. Massimiano
American School Health Association
Massachusettts Association of School Committees
Cornelius J. McMahon
McMahon
Pittsfield Federation of Teachers
North Junior High
Thomas J. Walsh
Walsh
Mt. Greylock
Ski Club
John Joyce
Yellow Cab Co
Stockbridge
Supt
Reynolds
McCulloch
Am International Harvester
RCA Victor
Betory
Bautique
Magovern Co
Dalton Ave
Tel
Harry
Wahconsh St
Consolidated Fund
Finast
First National Store
City Council
Newberry
Shep Downtown
Zayres
Laywre Fabaries Spa
Lesy Dalton Ave
Golden Age News Club
Isabel Parker
Jr. Red Cross
Wale
Allendale Pharmacy, Inc
Allendale
Hyannis
Pittsfield Plaza
West Housatonic
RED Rooster
John Meyer
Norwich
Lady Bug
Austin Hill, Ltd
Mather Kilbanon, Hunter, Gleneagle and
Others
Richard Widmark
Huet
Channel
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