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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1969
Page
6
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The City Council unanimously approved Mayor Butler's request to rezone at West and New West streets to clear the way for construction of 23 garden apartment public housing units, the first such project here since 1948.
The Berkshire District Board of Health Association will hear Father Daniel L. Gill of St Charles parish Pittsfield speak on drug problems at its fall meeting on Nov 6 at the Yellow Aster. A film LSD 35 will be shown as part of the program. The event starts with a social hour 6 to 7 followed by a beer dinner and program.
The council, after a near hour meeting with a 38 item agenda, passed a final reading 10 to 1 amending an ordinance to open every taxi stand in the city to any taxi company. President Joseph S. Scelsi dissented citing unfairness to established firms Cheker and Yellow and concerns over transit service.
City Council unanimously approved Mayor Butler’s request to authorize an agreement with Berkshire County Savings Bank for renovating the old city hall. HUD supplies 69000 for exterior work. bank funds interior renovations. Building to be leased to the bank as a branch for at least 10000 yearly.
The Department of Parks and Recreation will sponsor adult skating lessons at the Boys' Club rink this year. Sessions run 10 to noon on Thursdays, costing $20 for an 11 week series. Registration is tomorrow from 10 to noon at the club, with instructor Noel Sedin available to answer questions.
The senior citizen and Golden Age groups held a Halloween event at the Boys' Club with costumes judged by Miss Andrea Snell, Mrs. Pauline Brassiere and Oliver Houle. Prizes went to Mrs. Mary Martin, Mrs. Mildred Brown and John Avigoni. The pumpkin contest was won by Mrs. Mary Genze bella, Samuel Melle and Mrs. Clena Butler. The Senior Citizens orchestra provided music for dancing.
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