PSC cites derailment blame on missing pin and inspection gaps
The Public Service Commission released a report on two Penn Central derailments near Canaan in May and June. It blames a missing brake hanger pin on the second car for the May 7 derailment and notes improper inspections outside New York. A contractor tipping a tank car and a radio miscommunication contributed to a second derailment, with recommendations for faster track maintenance, a 30 mph limit, and enhanced patrols.
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Albany
N.Y
State Public Service Commission
PSC
Penn Central
Canaan
George E. McHugh
Railroad Department
General Electric Co
Pittsfield
Church School To Resume Sunday
Great Barrington reports Sunday school at the Congregational Church will resume at 10 a.m. on Sunday. At the 11 a.m. worship service four youths Mary Hastedit Patricia Hastedit Kathy Weeks and Pamela Water will report on summer conferences. Legion Post 127 meets Sunday at 7 p.m. in Bridge Street rooms to nominate officers.
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Great Barrington
Congregational Church
Mary
Patricia Hastedit
Kathy Weeks
Pamela Water
Legion Post 127
Bridge Street Rooms
Great Barrington Variance Sought For Art Gallery
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a 730 PM public hearing on Oct 2 at Town Hall on Robert J. Swisshelm’s request to operate an art gallery and woodworking shop in the former Shock Market on Meadow Street Housatonic in an A 3 residential district. The board will weigh hardship, neighborhood impact, and bylaw intent before deciding.
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Great Barrington
Zoning Board of Appeals
Town Hall
Robert J. Swisshelm
Kirk Street
Housatonic
Meadow Street
Appeals Board
Family thanks for condolences after Donald E Wheeler’s bereavement
The Wheeler family expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for the flowers cards and food shared during the bereavement for Donald E Wheeler the family’s note thanks all who offered support and comfort.
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Donald E. Wheeler
Coffeehouse Plan To Be Discussed In New Lebanon
A meeting to form a community coffeehouse will be held Sunday at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall. The venue aims to foster drama music and other fine arts and provide a forum for topics of interest to area residents. The public is invited.
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New Lebanon
N.Y
Sandisfield Seeks Eagle Correspondent Ady
Sandisfield seeks a local correspondent, urging qualified applicants to send typewritten applications to the Berkshire Eagle County Desk in Pittsfield Massachusetts by the stated ad date. The notice invites residents to join the newspaper staff and contribute reporting from Sandisfield.
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Eagle
Sandisfield
County Desk
Berkshire Eagle
Pittsfield
Mass
Becket Becomes Camp Tomoka Sale Spotlight
Becket residents report William and Martha Grable of Merrick sold Camp Tomoka estates on Carter Hill Road to Harald and Jennifer Goldman of New York City. Goldman plans restoration and summer use. the parcel, once tied to 1896 Boston and Albany figure Chester Bliss, includes a mansion, two barns, 23 acres and a nine hole golf course. A Becket church smorgasbord funds exterior painting this Saturday from 5 30 to 7 30 with meat balls ham salad creamed potatoes beets turnips baked beans macaroni and homemade cakes.
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Camp Tomoka
Springfield
Ida Pill
Samuel
Grables
Metcalf
Becket
The
Becket Federated Church
Juror Chosen From Middlefield for Hampshire Court
Wayne Sumner of Middlefield is selected as juror for the November sitting of the Hampshire County Superior Court at Northampton. Grange meets Tuesday at the school for a safety program after the business session led by Charles E. Cook. A film titled The Door Was Locked will be shown. the public is invited. Refreshment committee includes Mr. and Mrs. William Elovitta and Mrs. James R. Turner.
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Middlefield
Superior Court
Hampshire County
Northampton
Wayne Sumner
Grange
William Elovitta
James R. Turner
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