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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1963
Page
22
Lenox voters will meet September 20 at 7:30 PM in Town Hall to approve a $9,530 appropriation or transfer from surplus revenue to pay the first October 15 interest payment on North Lenox sewer project bonds. Also on the warrant are plans to accept Hutchinson Lane as a town way and to authorize a five member bicentennial committee with a report due next annual town meeting.
A towering ash estimated at 106 feet fell during last night's storm, likely from lightning or wind, striking the roof of Robert I. Edwards on Beecher Lane. The tree split after 7:30 PM and half landed on the home, damaging shingles, clapboards, and the television antenna while the Edwards family were inside.
Lenox resident Hugh Delaiti of Holiday Hills petitions Central Berkshire District Court for a review and reversal of the Lenox Selectmen s dog restraint order. His attorney Paul Tamburello filed a notice claiming harassment and incovenience and improper cause. The order followed a complaint by Mary England alleging the dog is vicious.
Lt. Col. Francis E. Quinlan, son of Mrs. John Quinlan, retires after 22 years of active duty with the Air Force. He earned the Air Force commendation medal for directing communications and electronics operations in the 30th North American Air Defense Command Region at Truax Field Wisconsin. He served in the South Pacific in World War I, later in France, and holds the Legion of Merit and Bronze Star. Commissioned in 1941, he attended the University of Maryland and University of Wisconsin, earning a BA. He is married to Irene Kilroy of Stratford, Connecticut.
Robert K. Wheeler of Great Barrington has been elected a trustee, expanding the Berkshire Country Day School board to 15. He runs Wheeler & Taylor real estate and insurance, owns the Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge and Berkshire Inn in Great Barrington, and leads local cultural and educational groups. Classes resume for Grades 5 8 at Walker Street with Brookarm in Stockbridge opening for K 4.
Lenox Community Center chairman Dennis M. Richards says pingpong and pool drive popular use and two tables are not enough. He reported the request to the Selectmen at their meeting last night as renovations continue and invites pool table sellers to respond. WSCS to meet at Grace Methodist Church on Wednesday at 7:30. Pittsfield man Dennis Norton Jr. 36 of 48 Onota Street was fined 35 dollars for dangerous driving after his car struck a utility pole on Columbia Street near Cook Street in Adams early Aug 19 at 1 22 am.
Albert Pignatelli secured the Lenox Community Center paint job with a second-low bid of 1795 dollars. Selectmen opened sheetmetal bids for center roofs, but no contract awarded. Other painting bids ranged from 1786 to 3917 dollars. metal bids from 1750 to 3070 dollars, with multiple local firms named.
Canaan area adults may enroll in a broad program at Housatonic Valley Regional High School starting Sept. 24 with two hour weekly sessions. Courses cover economics, insurance, personal finance, budgeting, wills, taxes, and more, taught by named instructors. new offerings include French language labs and landmark English novels.
Hinsdale selectmen announce a public hearing at Kittredge School on Wednesday at 8 pm over a liquor license transfer for the Ashmere Casino and Hollywood Inn at Ashmere Lake. Transfer sought from George Simon to Gaston Roberts of Dalton, with Garrett Collins noting negotiations hinge on the license. The Simons have left for Florida after Labor Day.
Louis Costi of Luigi's Restaurant outlines a plan for a mobile homes park on land adjacent to the business. He told the Hampstead selectmen he would clear land to provide about 28 rental sites for mobile home owners. The board noted no local regulations exist and their authority is limited to public health.
Hinsdale Lions Club reports a profit of nearly $600 from the first annual horse show held Sunday. Proceeds will be shared with the show's promoters. A special Home Club meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 16, will finalize the Lions birthday calendar.
Grade 2 and up physical education takes place outdoors daily in good weather under Thomas Murray. Dr. Hans Rasch begins physical examinations tomorrow as school physician. Mrs. Alfred Goerlach is new school nurse, on duty 9 to 1 daily, replacing Mrs. William Morgan. Ronald Dunham, formerly known for science exhibits, teaches in Cheshire this year. School Committee meets at 8 on the final Thursday of each month.
Cranford Club members will attend the New England Conference of Women’s Federated Clubs in Hartford at the Statler Hilton Hotel. Monday features Dr. Homer Babbidge of UConn and Mrs. Dexter C. Arnold. Tuesday principal speaker Mrs. Chase Going Woodhouse with a luncheon fashion show. officers to be installed Wednesday morning.
In North Canaan Circuit Court Judge John Alexander presided at town hall. Fines were issued to multiple defendants for offenses including breach of the peace and intoxication. Notable cases included Charles Hf. Anderson who had his license suspended for illegal parking and failed to appear, and Victoria A. Ptak who forfeited a $13 bond for failure to grant right of way. Several defendants were referred or transferred to other courts. A loss in this report notes a lost dog and a large reward ad at the end.
Elinor Dyson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Dyson of Honey Hill, married Lewis Butler, son of Mr and Mrs Frederick Butler of Jaffrey, at East Canaan Congregational Church. The bride, a Borgata NJ and Univ of NH graduate, is a medical technologist at Wentworth Hospital. The groom, Mount Hermon and NH graduate, will study accounting at UNH. they will live at 26 Silver St Dover. A Becker Junior College rep spoke at Housatonic Valley High School about the Worcester college program.
Rev Roberts and Mrs Roberts have returned from a month in England and Scotland. He attended summer sessions at Oxford University. The brief item notes his role at Canaan Congregational parish and confirms his travels.
Egremont will see several students returning to campuses this week including Ardelle Chase entering her junior year at Westfield State College and James Chase starting at Denison University in Ohio. Other arrivals include David Hunter at UMass Marianne Follmer at Brincell College Louis Ann Kramer at Bethany College Virginia Anicka at Pembroke College and Rita Stubbs at King’s College Briarcliff Manor. The Egremont Cooperative Nursery School opens October 1 at 9:30 a.m. at the South Egremont Church parish house.
Richmond Nursery School reports 25 students this year with 12 full time and 13 part time. Early registrations are welcome and contact Mrs. Richard Lark, elected president, for details. Officers include Mrs. E Burton Keirstead secretary, Mrs. Richard C Scace treasurer, Mrs. Terry F Hallock purchasing agent, and Mrs. Harvey Robinson member at large. Mrs. H L Bourdon assists Miss Madeline Brown guiding a kindergarten style program for next year’s first graders.
Richmond report lists Anne Iwanowicz Shelley Nolan and Linda Bartlett of local 41 groups winning the food judging contest at Barrington Fair earning silver bowls. Fourth and fifth places also went to local entrants. Also present were 4-H leaders Mrs Arthur C Couch and Mrs Joan Clark and Supt Charles E Doherty announced accident insurance forms distributed for pupils.
The Washington school plans to hire a paid cook for the hot lunch program, with funds available until February and a town-meeting article proposed for later funding. The School Committee will oversee the program and accept applications by the second week of October, replacing the volunteer system after 14 years.
Chester PFA delegates Mrs. Domenic Piergiovanni and Mrs. Roy Wheeler Jr., president and vice president of Chester PTA, attended a State Conference of executive officers at Greenfield Junior College and a luncheon at Weldon Hotel. They discussed plans for the annual delegates conference.
Richmond news notes the Community Health Association hosting an immunization clinic and well child conference at Richmond Consolidated School next week. Dr Thomas H Hayden and Miss Helen L Bassett will lead both programs with focus on DPT for infants and boosters for older preschoolers, Mantoux tests for grades one and four, and diphtheria tetanus boosters for grades three and five. Permission slips return by Monday.
Mrs. Joan E. Foster, superintendent, announced the Richmond Congregational Church Sunday school staff. Philip H. Southwick is curriculum adviser and assistant superintendent, with Rev. Philip H. Southwick teaching grades 9 and 10 and Mrs. Southwick teaching grades 7 and 8. Additional teachers include Mrs. Dana H. Colburn, William Dickson, Mrs. Leslie Clark, Mrs. Bruce Keith, Mrs. David Reynolds, Mrs. Foster, Mrs. Richard Scace, Miss Wendy Linscott, Mrs. Robert Benedict, Miss Susan Butler, Mrs. Anthony Gallambardo, Mrs. Lawrence Dieringer, and Mrs. Jack Feller.
Vincent Nevins of Lincoln becomes the new superintendent for School Union 4 covering Becket Middlefield and Chester. He previously served 16 years as superintendent after starting as principal in Lincoln. The Eagle corrected an earlier error claiming he was a principal there.
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