Dalton Seeks Halt to Lint Flow at Pittsfield Plant
Pittsfield gives Dalton one day to stop industrial lint from entering the sewer system at the Dalton Woolen Mill. If not, Public Works Commissioner Doyle may authorize Dalton crews to cut the flow at the source. The mill employs 85, and logs suggest possible shutdown if limits are not met.
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Pittsfield
Dalton Selectmen
City Public Works
Gerald S. Doyle
Dalton
Selectman
Thomas J. Callahan
Doyle
Barrington Fair Pays Big Taxes From Racing Revenue
The Barrington Fair posted a record betting handle of 4,397,037 dollars and $319,000 more in state revenue under an 8 percent tax scheme. The state’s take reached about $269,000, with $349,000 in commissions and $20,000 in breakage, while the track earned roughly $431,000 last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrington
Barrington Fair
Births at Berkshire Medical Center and area hospitals
Mr and Mrs John Mole welcomed a daughter yesterday at Berkshire Medical Center. Mr and Mrs Frederick Catlava and Mr and Mrs Edward Toomey reported daughters or sons, all born yesterday. Galen A Politis and Craig V Cushon announced a daughter and a son yesterday. Christine Louise Navin born Friday at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Grandparents listed for each family, with additional birth in Baltimore for Robert John Belanger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mole
Chickering St
Frederick Catlava
Lincoln St
Edward Toomey
Brooks Ave
Galen A. Politis
South St
Craig V. Cusson
Harding St
Edward Navin
Christine Louise
Newwton-Wellesley Hospital
Edward Powers
Parker St
Irene Navin
Lee
Robert John
Mark Belanger
Baltimore
Mercy Hospital
More Chlorine Being Added to City's Water
Dr Harold Stein the city health commissioner said chlorine is being raised in the water supply to reduce above normal bacteria counts in a district identified by repeat samples. The State Health Department has sampled and is not alarmed. Bacteria problems at ends of distribution lines are common due to reduced chlorine reaching those areas. Increased chlorine may alter taste. A full water purification system via filtration or aeration is the ultimate solution to clean water remove odor color and bad taste and lessen chlorine needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Stein
Stein
State Health Department
Gripes on Pittsfield Social Agencies At City Meeting
Urban Coalition hears remarks at a Pittsfield meeting held at OCGA Neighborhood Center. Residents urge better communication and faster agency responses, with concerns over worker motivation and service timing. The discussion centers on how city social centers fulfill needs and how UC can assist their directions.
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Pittsfield
Fire Department
Urban Coalition
OCGA
Dewey Avenue
UC Smight
Bus Routing Complaints Prompt City Action
Mayor Butler reports about a half dozen Elm Street area parent complaints over school bus routing from St. Joseph's and Mount Carmel, with trips up to 14% hours. Berkshire Gray Lines says a solution is being worked on. Committees study social welfare concerns at UC centers Wahconah and Tyler streets, reporting to UC directors.
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Butler
Elm Street
St. Joseph's
Mount Carmel
Berkshire Gray Lines
Bobby Kidney Sunshine Week Proclaimed in Pittsfield
Mayor Butler proclaimed September 24 to 27 as Bobby Kidney Sunshine Week to honor the Pittsfield boy who died of polio and to support the memory founded 1949. Ronald Ts. Plankey announced ward captains by precincts for the campaign.
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Boston
Butler
State Guard
Robert £. Winslow
Hugh J. Mtuldowney
Calvin Coolidge
Lef
Earl Beals
Pittsfield
Massachusetts State Guard
Bobby Kidney
Helen Barser
Robert Maynard
Dominick Mangano
Edward Martin
Charles Vallone
Mario Castagna
Ruth Elworthy
James Sammons
Joseph Scherben
Edward Plankey
Ronald McManus
Barbara Richard
Mayor Butler tops 160 in Kidney Foundation drive
City Hall brief reports Mayor Butler has collected more than 160 in contributions for the state Kidney Foundation. The drive has involved mayors statewide in backing the foundation’s fundraising effort.
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Butler
State Kidney Foundation
Police Chief Attends New England Chiefs Meeting
City note reports Police Chief John J. Killeen attends a three day New England Chiefs of Police conference in Bretton Woods New Hampshire. While he is absent Captain Edgar Almstead serves as acting prosecutor in the District Court.
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John J. Killeen
New England Chiefs of Police
Bretton Woods
W.H
Edgar Almstead
Urban Renewal Wreckage Deepens in Columbus Area
Two dozen families uprooted in a 25 acre urban renewal project on Francis Avenue south of Sumner Street talk of disruption and loss. Homes on Crescent Street were erased, with several long standing residents now facing new addresses and uncertain futures. Neighbors lament missing housing options and accuse authorities of neglecting decent affordable relocation.
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Columbus
Francis Avenue
Sumner Street
Crescent Street
Columbus Avenue
Pittsfield Housing Authority
Eppolitis
Scalarinis
Hiserts
Breaulis
Francis Ave
Frank Teli
Petricca
Mary Furey
Columbus Project
Rocco Yervasi
Peggy Hall
Charles LaBelle
Yervasis
Tells
Fureys
Frank Petruzella
Cily
PHA
Crane Avenue
Tellhem
Served City for 38 Years Social Service Index To Close at Year's End
Bernard H Starr announces Pittsfield Social Service Index will close after 88 years serving Berkshire County agencies. After UCS review and state welfare shifts, the end of the year brings dissolution though the Holiday Exchange program will continue this year. Four long serving volunteers are honored for their decades of service.
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Bernard H. Starr
Pittsfield Social Service Index
Stanley Club
Berkshire County
UCS
Starr
Index
Charles R. Alberti
Bartlett Ave
Clinton Brown
Strong Ave
Walter Powell
Concord Pkwy
Lawrence W. Peigson
East Housatonic St
Eagle Santa Toy Fund
Pittsfield
Community Fund Association
Halloween Parade Plans To Be Discussed
The first organizational meeting for the 1969 Halloween parade will be held Friday at 7 pm at Springside House, per the Park Department. The parade is set for 7 pm Friday Oct 31 with a dress rehearsal night on Thursday Oct 30. Park officials and the Halloween Committee seek volunteers, marching units, bands and floats with prizes for the top entries and for the school organization with the greatest participation. Community groups and businesses are invited to participate and more information is available from the Department of Parks and Recreation.
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Springside House
Park Department
Department of Parks and Recreation
Dunkin Donuts Sale and Local Ads in Pittsfield Area
An OCR fragment lists ads for a 4 cent Dunkin Donuts sale and other promotions. It references Ronnie Taylor nicknamed Sir Cass of Piccadilly and mentions cocktails snacks at Edgewand Lounge in Pittsfield Lenox, plus a stock inquiry in Stoekbridger. The fragment ends with ad code 22.
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Ronnie ‘Taylor
Sir Cass of
Piccadilly
Edgewand Lounge
Pittsfield - Lenox
Landa Replies To Bus Firm Suits Over School Busing Bid
City Solicitor Samuel Landa filed answers to two suits by Dufour Brothers and Yellow Coach Lines challenging the award of a three year school busing contract to Berkshire Gray Line. He questioned Dufour's claimed low bid and Yellow Coach's compliance with specifications, noting Berkshire Gray Line remains the apparent winner pending court hearings the week of Oct. 6.
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Samuel Landa Aday
Berkshire Gray Line, Inc
Omlers
Dudge Francois J. Quirico
Dufour Bros
Lakeville
Landa
Gray Line
Paul A. Tamburello
Dufour
Equity
Yellow Coach Lines
Yellow Coach
GE Promotes Anderson to Manager Post
Dr. Robert P. Anderson of Dalton is named manager of organic materials and processes in General Electric's materials technology laboratory effective Sept. 29. He succeeds retired Goldner Lipsey. Anderson, 46, joined GE in 1955 and has held multiple GE roles including manager research and development for polymer products and GE-Enka Fibers Project. He holds a Notre Dame BSc, a Harvard Master, and a PhD, with four patents and four papers. He is married to Dorothy and has four children.
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Robert P. Anderson
Ot Dalton
General Electric
Edward L. Raab
Anderson
Plastics Avenue
Goldner FP. Lipsey
Schenectady
CDO
Pittsfield
Polymer Products
Ge-Enka
Notre Dame
Starvard
Merrill, Wis
Dorothy
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John D. Roberts
Roberts
Gilmore Rudnick
Rudnick
Ihut
Robert B. Deloye
Berkshire Medical Center
Center
Donald F. Chamberlain
New Center
Wahconah Street
Hope Center
Tyler Street
Mr. Chamberlain
Thomas M. Connelly
Benjamin B. Towne
Donald G. Ford
City Hall
Raymond J. Librizzi
Yervasi
Tives
Irene Shafler
Williamstown
Alma S. Cooley
Patricia Banzanini
Stockbridge
Helen Cornether
Dwight E. Jones
Robert G. Arnstrong
Carl. Coazio
Thomas I. Plunkett
Lawrence W. Peirson
Philip G. Ahern
Mr. Starr
Stoekbridger
Yelow
Compane
Berkshire Gas Company
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