Adams-Cheshire plan faces delay over regional district
Mervin Wineberg, chairman of the Adams Cheshire Regional School Planning Board, questions a larger regional district. He supports the Adams Cheshire proposal as right size and economically feasible, urging that transportation costs be addressed now. The board meets in Boston with state officials to discuss details as a $6.56 million building project awaits state approval and possible local votes.
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Adams
Mervin Wineberg
Adams-Cheshire
North Adams
Saidhhat
North
Berkshire
Windberg
Wineberg
Regional
Boston
Simeon J. Domas
State
Reynolds Seeks State Aid With Travel Costs Boost
Supt. of Schools James P. Reynolds told the Pittsfield school board that getting federal education funds under Public Law 89 10 will require extra travel money. He said the current $500 budget for teachers travel is nearly exhausted and will need transfers from another account. Reynolds noted regional meetings to discuss benefits and urged Pittsfield to secure its share of an estimated Massachusetts aid of about $20 million to be disbursed by the state Department of Education.
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Pittsfield
James P. Reynolds
Reynolds
Massachusetts
State Department of Education
District Court Fines and Cases Update
District Court today saw Andrew H. Chrzanowski fined 35 dollars for driving to endanger after a August 30 one car crash on South Street near Boylston Street in which his car left the road, struck a tree and a pole and he was hospitalized. John Canino pleaded not guilty to assault and battery against his former wife Olive. case continued to Wednesday. Parking fines were issued to multiple residents including Pauline M. Daury Richard Turner Mildred J. McElwain Martin R. Kapusnik Philip M. Daniels Clarke N. Gray Jr John Rocca Norman R. St. Peter Anna M. Wheeler. At the clerk’s office Thomas Parkington and Richard A. Murphy Jr were fined 25 and 10 dollars for speeding. Other fines include 10 dollars for Lawrence J. Cobb for failing to keep right and 10 dollars for James W. Armstrong for defective equipment.
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Andrew H. Chrzanowski
Mesa
Ariz
Chrazanowski
South Street
Boylston Street
Richard W. Delphin
John Canino
High St
Olive
Atty
W. Stanley Cooke
Pauline M. Daury
Newell St
Richard Turner
Brown St
Mildred J. McElwain
Myrtle $T
Martin R. Kapusnik
Lenox
Philip M. Daniels
Arlington St
Clarke N. Gray Jr
Appleton Ave
John Rocca
Pomeroy Ave
Norman R. St. Peter
Egremont Ave
Anna M. Wheeler
Thomas Parkington
Cheshire
Richard A. Murphy Jr
Lebanon Ave
Lawrence J. Cobb
Chiff Ave
James W. Armstrong
Pembroke Ave
Police Briefs on Stolen Car and Local Thefts
Alan Wright of 366 Churchill Street reported Thursday night the loss of a black wallet containing $25 and personal papers. A stolen car earlier in the week was recovered in Worcester. Mary Blish of 1129 Tyler Street and Pearl Murray of 23 East Housatonic Street reported thefts of $20 in half dollars from a closet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Wright
Churchill St
Worcester
Mary Blish
Tyler St
Pearl Murray
East Housatonic St
Dr. Nesbit Off Critical List After Illness
Dr Clayton W Nesbit of Est Acres Road was taken to Albany Medical Center in satisfactory condition today officials said He became ill at home August 30 and was admitted to St Luke s Hospital before transfer to Albany hospital the next day
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton W. Nesbit
Albany
N.Y
R. Nes
St. Luke's Hospital
Albany Houpt, Ts
Desautels Fund Receives $500 Donation From Hillcrest Hospital
Hillcrest Hospital medical staff voted to donate 500 to the fund memorializing the late Dr. A P Desautels. The fund supports a memorial facility in the new Hillcrest building. Fund director is Joseph D Pontin with committee members Rep Silvio D Conte Eugene D Case and Dr Irving L Rubin. Contributions may be sent to the hospital or committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillcrest Hospital
A. P. Desautels
Hillcrest
Joseph D. Pontin
Silvio D. Conte
Eugene D. Case
Irving L Rubin
Desautéls
Sidney M. Zoff
Pittsfield
President Urges Public Support for UCS Drives
President Johnson urged Americans to back United Community Services drives this fall. He opened 2,225 united drives nationwide with a radio television broadcast and appealed for support for servicemen in the United States and Viet Nam. He highlighted United Way aid to the American Red Cross and USO. The Pittsfield Lanesboro Lenox United Fund campaign begins September 21.
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Johnson
United Fund
United
Viet Nam
United Way
American Red Cross
USO
Pittsfield-Lanesboro-Lenox United Fund
GE Promotes Stanley Brehm To Quality Control Manager
Stanley E. Brehm of 74 Windsor Ave is promoted to manager of process and quality control in GE's chemical development operation. Born in Lincoln Nebraska, he is a Nebraska graduate, former Air Force member, and previously a development engineer in GE's polymer products section after seven years as chemist and QC supervisor at M & T Chemicals in Carrollton Kentucky. Married with two daughters Patti and Connie.
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Stanley E. Brehm
Windsor Ave
General Electric Co
Richard J. Keates
Polymer
Mr. Brehm
Lincoln
Neb
University of Nebraska
U.S. Air Force
M & T Chemicals Co
Carrolton, Ky
Patti
Connie
Prentiss seeks at large seat on city council
Robert G. Prentiss, 29, of 50 Hungerford St, announced his candidacy for an at large seat on Pittsfield’s City Council. A public relations specialist with the New York State Department of Commerce, he cites high property taxes and calls for fiscal reforms and immediate state aid. Prentiss, a Pittsfield native, Navy veteran, and former journalist, educated with a MA in education near completion, pledges honest service and diverse experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert G. Prentiss
Hungerford St
Prentiss
New York State Department of Commerce
University of Massachusetts
University of Town
Pittsfield
Springfield
Lenox
West Stockbridge
State College
Boston
Minafra Criticizes City Council Pay Raise
Louis F. Minafra of 96 Broadview Terrace, a candidate for at large City Council, denounces the council for granting itself a pay raise while neglecting other city workers. He cites a rejected Parking Meter Maintenance men pay rise and traffic department employees who lose raises and must work evenings without extra pay. He calls the council action a quiet self-boost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis F. Minafra
Broadview Ter
Minafra
House of Carpets
Settlement in New Jersey tort suit over car crash
A $50 000 tort action against Frank R. Dubis of Adams in Superior Court New Jersey was settled in the Henrys of Hinsdale Ills favor for an undisclosed amount. The case arose from a Black Horse Turnpike collision near McKey City with plaintiff Mrs Henry claiming Dubis rear crashed her car and pushed it into a following vehicle.
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New Jersey
Frank R. Dubis
Adams
Grace C
Archibald E. Henry
Hinsdale
Ill
Henrys
Black Horse Turnpike
McKey City
Dubis
Henry
Stephanie Koczela
Jennings W
Flora Fletcher
North Adams
Nominations Sought for 6 County ASC Groups
Berkshire County ASC calls for nominations to fill 80 positions on six community committees. Nominations close Sept 24 at the ASC office in Pittsfield, ballots go out before Oct 4 with mail voting Oct 4–16 and counting Oct 18. Each committee has a chairman, vice chairman, third member and two alternates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshire County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation
ASC
Fenn St
Pittsfield
Coun
Taxpayer Group Organizes For Haughey
Victor Bourquard announces a Taxpayers Committee formed to back former Mayor Raymond L. Haughey in the Pittsfield mayoral race. Other announced candidates include Councilmen William A. Bunt Roy F. Brown and Richard W. Paul while City Council President Remo Del Gallo plans a Sunday declaration. The committee list includes Arnold L. Rose K. John Sykes William Steele William E. Berry Irvin F. Rossi Neil Kent Richard Twining and Robert Goulet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond L. Haughey
Victor Bourquard
Bourquard
General Electric
Haughey
William A. Bunt
Roy F. Brown
Richard W. Paul
Remo del Gallo
Pittsfield
Taxpayers Committee
Atty
Arnold L. Rose
K. John Sykes
William Steele
William E. Barry
Irvin F. Rossi
Neil Kent
Richard Twining
Robert Goulet
GE Promotes Floyd Peronto To Specialist
Floyd L. Peronto of 102 Somerset Ave has been promoted by General Electric Co to pricing specialist in the power transformer department marketing section. Albert L. Bassett, section manager, announced today. Peronto, a native of Two Rivers Wisconsin, joined GE 15 years ago after graduating from the University of Wisconsin. He has been with the power transformer department since 1957, most recently as a product engineer in the sales operation. He is a World War II veteran and belongs to the Massachusetts Society of Professional Engineers and the IEEE. He is married to Mary Joan Wiseman of Atlanta. They have six children.
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Floyd L. Peronto
Somerset Ave
General Electric Co
Albert L. Bassett
Mr. Peronto
Two Rivers
Wis
University of Wisconsin
Massachusetts Society of Professional Engineers
The
Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers
Peronto
Mary Joan Wiseman
Atlanta
Six more nominees file papers increasing citywide candidates
The city clerk records six new nominees for council seats Ward 1 Ward 3 Ward 4 and Ward 7 plus an at large seat bringing total bona fide candidates to 19. A mayoral campaign committee for Richard W Paul filed papers with designated members listed. Voter signing limits are mayor one four at large and one ward candidate.
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Robert H. Sullivan
Gabriel J. Virgilio
Alfred Bradley
Edward L. Dobbins
Edward W. Fox
Louis A. Minafra
Richard W. Paul
East St
Philip A. Cacaliora
Unkamet Drive
Henry A. Windover
Allengate Ave
Leonard M. Yon
Velma Ave
Walter Buksa
Robert St
Leopold ©. Gingras
Peck’s Road
City Notes on Frost Family Funeral Visit
Mrs Edward Frost Sr and Mr and Mrs Frost Jr and Mrs William Downs have returned to White Plains NY after attending the funeral of Mrs Frosts brother Frank Kelly of 68 Orchard St While in Pittsfield they stayed at the home of Mrs Frosts sister in law Mrs Michael Kelly of 26 Westminster St
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Frost Sr
Frost Jr
William Downs
White Plains
N.Y
Board Defers Decisions on Five Teachers
The School Committee postponed action on five first time teacher appointments after a 10 minute closed session. One candidate faces reservations and four others will wait for the next meeting. All five already teach in public schools and will continue until action is taken. Endorsed by Supt. James P. Reynolds, the candidates are Aleta M. Hermann, Robert V. Magee, James A. Meaney, Emilie B. Piner, and Isabelle Winter.
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Aleta M. Hermann
Robert V. Magee
James A. Meaney
Emilie
School Board to Discuss Pittsfield Painting Dispute
The School Committee will review a painting dispute at Pittsfield High School after a tour by the School Rehabilitation Commission. Contractor Clement M. Farrell may repaint in response to complaints about quality in 12 rooms and custodian cleanup issues.
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Pittsfield High School
Clement M. Farrell
Farrell
William E. Harris
School Rehabilitation Commission
Harold T. Grandshaw
Real Estate Sale On Alcove Street Reported
Anette Ziessel acting as executor sells house and lot on Alcove Street to Alberto F and Dorothy E Pires. A prior listing had Diane C Jackman in place of Mrs Pires. John and Diane Jackman were purchasers of another property in yesterday's report.
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Anette Ziessel
Alberto F
Dorothy E. Pires
Alcove Street
Diane C. Jackman
Pigott Seeks At Large Council Seat and City Hall Plan
William M. Pigott, 32, announces a bid for an at large City Council seat. He proposes buying the present post office and converting it into City Hall as a new municipal home once the new post office near Fenn and Second Streets is completed. Pigott, a GE welder, lives at 17 Santa Marie Place with wife Josephine LaCascio and three children. He urges officials to take clear stands on major issues.
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William M. Pigott
Fenn and
Second Streets
Pigott
Santa Marie Place
General Electric
UR 253
Josephine LaCascio
Broderick Seeks Ward 2 Win Over Crow Over School Plans
James J. Broderick of 9 Brown Street, candidate for Ward 2 City Council, criticizes Raymond E. Crow for disinterest in local high school conditions. He cites rising 1954 1964 enrollment and argues for a new school costing more than 2.9 million to avoid a half rate school, favoring a fresh, future ready facility.
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James J. Broderick
Brown St
Raymond E. Crow
Crow
Broderick
Pittsfield
Craw
Brodick
Dr Frawley Retires as City School Physician
Dr William T Frawley retired after a long tenure as city school physician since 1923. Health Commissioner Harold Stein announced the retirement after a city solicitor ruling limited employees to age 70. Stein will appoint a temporary replacement within days. Other school physicians include Dr Clement Kernan, Dr Alexander Young and Dr George Porter. Frawley earned his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1909 and maintained an office in the Miller Building on North Street.
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William T. Frawley
Harold Stein
Frawley
Stein
Clement Kernan
Alexander Young
George Porter
Tufts University School of Medicine
Miller Building
North Street
County pays 748 for dog damage in last year
County Commissioners approve a total of 748.23 dollars to residents and appraisers for dog caused damage over the past year. Damages include injuries to domestic animals that partly support owners and costs for appraisal and dog removal. Dogs killed a calf of Paul Beckwith at Great Barrington and sheep of Mrs. Morrow at Pittsfield. Additional harm included a dairy cow tail injury.
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Paul F. Beckwith
Great Barrington
John Morrow
Pittsfield
Nicholas Peetzee
Richmond
Sewer Commission Backs Lenox Tie-In Proposals
The sewer panel approved tying the Lenox sewer line into the system and payment of several bills after a two hour meeting. City Solicitor Edwin E Reeder and Assistant City Solicitor James J Scullary reviewed easements and confirmed 32 takings for phase three of the project. A change in eminent domain procedures was also explained by Reeder.
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Sewer Commission
Reed
Lenox
Edwin E. Reeder
James J. Scullary
Reder
Scullary
Scullary Questions Who Pays School Custodians
Scullary questions whether the School Committee should bear custodian payrolls now totaling about 400000 annually. Building maintenance is by city buildings, while the school department argues its occupants may share responsibility for cleaning. Committeeman Quinn notes the department’s possible duty, with Scullary pressing to raise the issue.
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S. Rocco Scullary
Jurisdic
Jurisdiement
Harold T. Grandshaw
John J. Quinn
Sloane Declares Run for Ward 3 Council Seat
James J. Sloane of 43 Doreen St. announces candidacy for Ward 3 City Council among six contenders. A GE ordnance department inspector with 13 years at the Pittsfield plant, he cites qualified representation from precinct to nation and ties Pittsfield actions to the city tax rate. Sloane, a Schuylerville native, NY, NY Electrical School graduate, is married with three children.
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James J. Sloane
Doreen St
Ordnance Department
Sloane
Pittsfield
Boston
Washington
Schuylerville, N.Y
New York Electrical School
New York City
Water Level Slightly Falls but Remains High
The city’s water supply slipped to 72 percent of capacity this morning, a 158 day supply, from 73.9 percent last week. In 1964 on a comparable date reservoirs were 48.7 percent full for a 105 day supply.
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Department of Public Works
Mayor Seeks Library Funds for State Grant Match
Mayor Dillon asks City Council to approve 2410 for Berkshire Athenaeum to keep eligibility for a 14469 state grant in 1966. Librarian Newman says 1965 appropriation of 2410.50 fell short, risking next year's grant. The package also seeks 2265 for Park Department overtime and confirms two reserve firefighters Ralph J. Pisani and Richard A. Henault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshire Athenaeum
Dillon
Robert G. Newman
Newsman
Ralph J. Pisani
Elmvale Place
Richard A. Henault
Hancock Road
Pittsfield Youth In Duxbury Motorcycle Crash
Pittsfield youth William Beautyman Jr. escaped serious injury after a motorcycle collided with a southbound station wagon driven by James R. Petcaff in Duxbury Route 3A. He suffered a severe leg laceration a compound right thumb fracture and abrasions while helmet prevented head injury. He was treated at the scene and transported to Jordan Hospital in Plymouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duxbury
William” Beautyman Jr
St. Pittsfield
James R. Petcaff
Beautyman
Norwell Barracks
Jordan Hospital
Plymouth
Band Instruments Repair and Lessons Ad
Roger E. Hall offers cleaning and repair of band instruments and private instruction in piano theory saxophone clarinet trumpet trombone beginning piano. Sells new and used instruments. New England Conservatory graduate. Address 75 Bushey Road. Phone 442-9900.
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Roger E. Hall
New England Conservatory
Bushey Ra
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