Stockbridge approves 13 town articles at special meeting
At a rapid special town meeting Stockbridge voters approved 13 articles, transferring over $6000 from the certified free cash account. Two items drew discussion: $1000 for the Lee Volunteer Ambulance and $540 for a deluge gun for the Fire Department. Additional appropriations covered veterans welfare, repairs for the Youth Building and park facilities, Little League infields, swings, a town track repairs, culvert work, a two inch water line to the town garage, a new roof for Town Hall, and dam repairs at Stockbridge Bowl. New business saw a five member committee to select a site for the new firehouse, with site approval by the Selectmen, and a transfer of $100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockbridge
Lee Volunteer
Fire Department
Veterans’ Department
Bidwell Park
Recreation Park
Curtis Park
Interlaken
Stockbridge Bowl
Red Lion Seeks All Alcohol Club License in Stockbridge
Red Lion Inn owner John H. Fitzpatrick informs Stockbridge selectmen of plans to apply for an all alcoholic beverage club license, shifting from a seasonal license to a year round permit. Also covered are requests to remove old cables and a pendulum from the Children’s Chimes tower, floodlighting plans for the tower, a sign permit for Country Curtains, and beach closure for Labor Day with lifeguard note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockbridge
John H. Fitzpatrick
Red Lion Inn
Selectmen
Alva TE
Daray
Country Curtains, Inc
Country Curtains
Laurel Hill Association
Douglas McGregor
Association
Kiley Elected Selectman in Stockbridge Special Vote
James F. Kiley, endorsed by Republicans and Democrats, won 107 of 113 votes to become Stockbridge selectman. He fills the seat of Arthur W. Maskell Jr., who resigns this month and will serve until next February’s annual election to determine who closes the remaining two years of Maskell’s term. Also approved were two ballot questions on town insurance for current and retired employees, allowing the town to pay more than half of a contributory group life premium to align with neighboring towns and the regional school district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockbridge
James F. Kiley
Selectman
Kiley
Arthur W. Maskell Jr
Maskell
Florida
Sheffield Officials Sour Over $100 Gift From Barrington Fair
Sheffield selectmen condemned the Barrington Fair donation of 100 for police overtime during fair week saying it falls far short of the department’s extra costs. Acting Police Chief Gulotta cited 312 spent on traffic control last year and warned future scheduling could create bottlenecks at Route 7. Additional notes included a horsebarn permit for George Welch Sr. and a diesel fuel storage permit for Neil G. Fletcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield
Selectmen
Edward J. Carroll
Barrington Fair
O Organization
Sheffield Police
Santi J. Gulotta
Barrington
Gulatta
Gulotta
George Welch Sr
Ashley Falls
Neil G. Fletcher
Dye
Lee Gallenberger Named 1969 UCF Drive Chairman
Michael J. Gallenberger of West Park Street was chosen by UCF president Martin H. Deely to lead the 1969 United Community Fund drive in Lee. A Syracuse University forestry graduate with an MBA from UMass, he resides in Lee with Catarina Darin and two children. The four annual drive aims for a $44,000 goal, up ten percent from last year, to fund Lee YMCA, Family and Children Service, and Red Cross programs. The campaign starts October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Massachusetts
Catarina Darin
Syracuse
Detly
Lee Ymca
Family and Children Service
Red Cross
Richard Davis Plans Step Down From Finance Board
Richard P. Davis, long time chairman of the Finance Committee, says he will resign at the next meeting and will not seek reappointment when his February term ends. A 52-year-old parts manager at Clark-Aiken Co., he has served three terms and holds local posts including lay reader at St. George's Church and former PTA president. He and wife Charlotte Pease reside on Navin Avenue with two sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Clark-Aiken Co
Claude Haggerty
Henry M. Donahoe
New York
Lee
Pittsfield High School
St. George’s Church
PTA
Evening Star Lodge
20Th Lodge of Instruction
Berkshire Commandery
Charlotte Pease
Navin Avenue
Lee District Court Dismisses Lenox Auto Theft Charge
Lee District Court dismissed the unauthorized use of an automobile case against John B. Galbin of Lowell after the owner chose not to pursue. Lenox police reported a car stolen from Eastover resort on East Street, Lenox, and Galbin was arrested on Housatonic Street near the turnpike interchange at 5 a.m. The owner was not identified. Lee Grange meets Thursday at 8 p.m. at Academy Street Hall with the Cheshire Junior Grange program and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
John B. Galbin
Lowell
Lee District Court
John J. Dwyer
Galbin
Atty
Andrea F. Nucifora
Pittsfield
Lenox
Eastover
East Street
Bernard Judware
Housatonic Street
Massachusett
Lee Grange
Academy Street Hall
Cheshire Junior Grange
Robert Moulton
Hillside Motor Court
Cape Street
East Lee
Moulton
Town Board Debates Dropping Insurance on Town Property
Lee selectmen met with the town Insurance Committee to seek a legal opinion on dropping liability insurance for town property. Discussion included whether a single bundled policy could save costs, with caution on legal hurdles and noting police and firemen are not covered under standard Workmen’s Compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Finance Committee
Richard P. Davis
Lawrence V. Toole
Davis
William E. Noonan
Insurance Committee
Toole
James E. Hannon
Noonan
Henry Pieckes Sug
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Red Lion
Town Beach
Parks and Recreation Commission
Joseph V. Sinico
Robert H. Minkler
Ronald E. Oliveiry
Joseph T. McCormick
Oliveira
McCormick
Sheffield Selectmen
Lee Gallenberger
UCF
Michael, Gallenberger
Richard Davis
Finance Board
Middlefield
Hamburg
Schnob Brook
Berkshire School Road
Salisbury Road
Sg Safa
Union Federal Savings
North Street
Hannon
David
Becket Whist Party
Legion Hall
McSweeney-Gage-Runz
American Legion Post
Emma Young
Kenneth Morley
Robert Bowen
William Frisbie
Fret Richard
Harold Elovitta
Morley
Hinsdale
Muanee
Kittredge School
Berkshire County
Calif
Bartlett Pears
Morton
Gort
Bago
Swanson
Ox. Bot
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