Mayor cites state snob zoning as answer to opposition
Mayor Butler points to the state's snob zoning law as the sole mechanism to push subsidized low and moderate income housing. Central Labor Council housing lawyer George L. Crane questions its reach while noting potential federal action over city zoning. The law, effective Nov 21, limits acreage per year and allows appeals, with standards balancing local needs and open space to curb opposition.
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Butler
Ligt
Central Labor Council
Melbourne Road
Osceola Street
George L. Crane
Crane
CLC
Pittsfield
League of Women Voters hosts zoning code public session
The League of Women Voters of Central Berkshire will hold a public session at City Hall to review the proposed zoning ordinance and maps. City planning director Boris Stahm, Edward J. Farrell, and Chris Brooks will read the question. baby-sitting is offered for a small fee. a housing unit meeting is planned Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at 47 Loumar Drive with unit leaders Mrs. Hugh Cowhig and Mrs. Walter Lukkarila.
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Boris Stahm
League of Women Voters
Central Berkshire
League
City Hall
Edward J. Farrell
The
Berkshire Eagle
Chris Brooks
WBEC
Leonard Bettlich
Eugene Schilling
Hugh Cowhig
Walter Q. Lukkarila
Births at Berkshire Medical Center and local homes
Mr and Mrs Richard E Silvana of 41 Melbourne Road welcome a daughter Friday at Berkshire Medical Center. Mr and Mrs James Thompson of IL report a son yesterday. Mr and Mrs Joel L Whitcomb of 572 West Housatonic St welcome a daughter yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard E. Silvana
Melbourne Road
James Thompson
Sadler Ave
Joel L. Whitcomb
West Housatonic St
Bartley Defends 240 Member Massachusetts House
Legislation leader David M. Bartley of Holyoke defended opposing a proposal to cut the Massachusetts House from 240 to 120. He spoke on WBEC and toured Holyoke’s business district with Philip Lavelle, a former schoolmate and early Bartley supporter. Bartley argues a smaller body would raise costs and reduce minority representation while promising continued forthright leadership if re elected. He plans to push the issue in the 1970 session after no action in 1969.
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David M. Bartley
Holyoke
House of Representatives
WBEC
Philip Lavelle
Lavelle
Bartley
Barley
University of Massachusetts
Igh
House
Senate
Halyoke
Birchers Name in Pittsfield Chooses New Leader
Lynn Peluso, a GE analyst from Stephentown and former Dalton resident, becomes John Birch Society Pittsfield chapter leader replacing James Stock who transfers to North Carolina. Peluso emphasizes education, opposes one world government, and notes Birch chapters nationwide have female heads.
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John Birch Society
Pittsfield
Lynn Peluso
GE Employe
James Stock
Peluso
Belmont
Clarence Doheney
the Eagle
Stock
Dalton
Hickory
N.C
Birch
Stephentown
Miss Peluso
Berlin Central High School
Barry Goldwater
John Birch
Society
Berkshire
North Berkshire
Robert Gagne
North Adams
South Berkshire
Michael Rose
North Egremont
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Nixon
Birchers
Apartment Job Picketed by Electrical Union
The 14 unit Linden Street project by James Creran was picketed by Local 284 after a union dispute over wages. The subcontractor is Robert Wilson. Creran says no unionized electrical contractor bid on the job and expects the matter to be resolved by Monday. project due for completion in November.
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Linden Street
James Creran
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Robert Wilson
Creran
Donald D. Soule
Local 284
Shadow-Boxing in IUECE Negotiations Delays Agreement
GE and IUE negotiations continue into a fourth week with no settlement in sight. The IUE presses for changes in contract language while GE holds off on economics, aiming to present an offer after broader study. Talks resume Tuesday as both sides seek hours extension to review wage and cost of living ideas.
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Iuece
General Electric Co
International Union of Electrical Workers
IUE
Pittsfield
John R. Baldwin
New York
Baldwin
Boulwareism
Gray Line Seeks Permit for Short-Run School Buses
Berkshire Gray Line Inc applied to the state Division of Public Utilities for a special permit to bus students living under 1.4 miles from school and to obtain franchise routes. Yellow Coach Lines plans to contest. The plan would charge about 20 cents per trip with final pricing to be set with the School Committee. Separate filing seeks statewide charter-bus permits.
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Commissioner of Community Affairs
Steele
Berkshire Gray Line, Inc
State Division of Public Utilities
DPU
Gray Line
DPA
Yellow Coach Lines, Inc
Commonwealth
Alan P. Caplan
Rain Dampened Tourist Trade in Berkshire County
Berkshire Hills Conference executive director John V. Geary reports tourist business in Berkshire County fell about seven percent from 1968 this summer. A conference survey shows strong activity in late July and August, but a slow start in July due to rain. Geary remains optimistic for 1969 assuming solid snow for ski season.
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Berkshire County
John V. Geary
Berkshire Hills
Geary
Miembers
First Congregational Plans Experimental Sermon Series
The church will hold three joint sermons this September using lay participants and varied formats to bridge pulpit and pew. On tomorrow’s sermon titled The Stranger in the Estate three speakers explore midlife faith. A later dialogue with Dr Dormen discusses Christian views on love and marriage amid the sexual revolution.
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First Congregational Church
Pew
Quentin L. Peacock
Howard Troberson
Howard Green
W. Stanley Cooke
Prince Hutchins
Pittsfield
Mr. Peacock
Daniel Dormen
Deadline Tuesday For Berkshire County Fair Entries
Berkshire County Fair registration is closing Tuesday. Fair manager Fred A. Martin of Cheshire says exhibitors are signing up at a steady rate and will not know exact headcount until early next week. The fair runs July 20 to 27 at Berkshire Downs race track.
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Berkshire County Fair
Fred A. Martin
Cheshire
Martin
Baghshire Downs
Fresh Air Fund Is Named Major Beneficiary In Eaton Will
Mrs. Elise Underhill Eaton's Berkshire County will leaves the Fresh Air Fund of New York City as the primary residuary heir, with three quarters, while one quarter goes to the Sea Man's Institute Christmas boxes fund. Specific gifts include 800 dollars to the Fresh Air Fund for a perpetual child vacation, 600 to memory of sister Jean Underhill, and other bequests to Chapel Hill Library, Greenwood Cemetery, Berkshire Garden Center, and several New York church altar guilds.
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The
Fresh Air Fund
New York City
Elise Underhill Eaton
Stockbridge
Berkshire County
Eaton
Walter Prichard Eston
Presh Air Fund
Women’s Auxiliary Division
Seaman’s Church Institute of
Jean Underhill
Public Library
Chapel Hill
N.C
North Carolina University
Greenwood Cemetery
Brooklyn
N.Y
Seamen’s Institute
Frederick L. Underhill
Berkshire Garden Center
Church of the Ascension
Trinity Church
St. Bartholomew’s Church
Ramier Injured In Cycle Accident
A 21 year old motorcyclist Thomas Ramier of 36 Imperial Age was injured early last night in a collision with a car at Woodlawn Avenue and Tyler Street. He was taken to Pittsfield General Hospital. Police cannot identify the driver at present. The page carries local ads for businesses and services.
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Thomas Ramier
Woodlawn Avenue
Tyler Street
Pittsfield General Hospital
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Boston
Springfield
Julian D. Steele
William H. Taype
Cascade
Berkshire Natural Resources Council
George Wislocki
BNRC
LWV
Berkshire Medical Center
A. Michelson
Massachusetts League of Women Voters
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation
Joe
Liprizal
Miss Pelusa
Thomas
Morton
John H. Shambo
TUE
Ist
Ramier
Blue Heaven
Tanglewood
Richmond
Ady
Wahconah St
Mayfair
Secum Brook Club
Lanesboro
Bob Knapp
Boulevard
Kimkel
Tyler St
Ronnie Taylor
Sir Cass of
Piccadilly
Edgewood Lounge
Pittsfield- Lenox Road
Moby Dick Lounge
al Nellie Trio
Solownys Beauty Shop
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