Selectmen Hold Closed Meeting In Lee Massachusetts
Lee officials met with Police Chief John Boyne in executive session to discuss candidates for the police post, the Traffic Committee, and extended tavern hours. The board plans to reactivate the Traffic Committee, expand it to five members, and seek a state hearing on a Penn Central freight reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
John J. Boyne
Police Department
Edward I’. Murray
James Blanco
Russell Seff
Boyne
State Department of Public Works
Murray
State Department of Public Utilities
Penn Central Railroad
Berkshire County
Peter J. Schweitzer
Kimberly-Clark Corp
Penn Central
Schweitzer
New Haven
Great Barrington
James E. Hannon
Clark-Aiken Co
East Lee Brook
Pleasant Street
The
Conservation Commission
Board of Health
Planning Board
Mrs Thompson Heads Women's Fellowship at First Congregational
Mrs George Thompson was installed as president of the Women s Fellowship of the First Congregational Church by Rev Walter S Ryan. She succeeds Mrs Charles B Wilson with new officers Mrs James Auns secretary Mrs Helen Durett treasurer and others guiding committees. A luncheon is planned for Oct 6 at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Baker
Herbert Wheeler
James Wright
Wilson
William J. Baker
Ryan
Mark Ferrelli
Harry Szewczak
Kenneth Flemming
Charles Wheeler
Y Offers Yoga Course for Women at Lee YMCA
A 12 week yoga program for women runs at the Lee YMCA West Park Street Family Center with two class series starting September 29 on Mondays at 10 am and October 1 on Wednesdays. Instructor is Miss Nancy Simonson. Enrollment limited to 20 per class for YMCA members. more information available at the Y office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LEE
Lee Ymca
West Park Street Family Center
Nancy Simonson
YMCA
Lee Swimming awards go to 14 boys at Camp Sumner
YMCA Camp Sumner summer session honors 14 Lee boys with awards across ranks Tadpole to Shark. Recipients include David Winn John Wilkinson David Wilkinson Philip Rabdall Patrick McCarthy David Dobson Harold Ott Carl Shirley Richard Wade Jeffrey Cozzagno Richard Tacy Stephen Wilkinson. Fire Department fights smoky Park Street blaze at Elizabeth Shields home caused by flooded oil burner. two Central Station trucks extinguish fire. most damage from smoke. unit on scene until 6:30 p.m. Also local help wanted and Lee Auto Sales Saturday hours notice.
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LEE
YMCA
Camp Sumner
David Winn
John
David Wilkinson
Philp Rabdall
Tadpole
Patrick McCarthy
David Dobson
Harold Ott
Carl Shirley
Richard Wade
Minnow
Jeffrey Cozzagno
Fish
Richard Tacy
Flying Fish
Stephen Wilkinson
Shark
Elizabeth Shields
Park St
Ottavio B. Giarolo
Giarolo
Ben's Mens Shop completes remodeling on Main Street
Ben's Mens Shop in the Baird Block has finished major interior and exterior renovations begun last spring. Owner Benjamin Slaminsky expanded into adjacent space once occupied by Tick Tock Jewelry, doubling shop size. New yellow carpeting, wood paneling, a dropped ceiling, and a brick front with brown trim refresh the storefront with large display windows and new awnings.
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John Schweizer Lee’s
Main Street
Ben
Benjamin Slaminsky
LEE
Ben’s Mens Shop
Mens and Boys Clothing
Baird Block
Tick Tock
Slaminsky
Jesuit Schools Plan To Hold Laity Classes
Shadowbrook and Cranwell Ecumenical School of Theology open their fourth season October 3 in Lenox offering two programs. One provides scripture theology liturgy and history courses with lectures coffee breaks and discussions. The second, The Relevancy of the Gospel to Everyday Modern Life, guides applying the Gospels to daily living through December 19 at a cost of 10 per person or 12 per couple. Lenox Grange installs new officers at 8 PM Tuesday at the Lenox Community Center. Boy Scout Troop 55 meets Tuesday at 7 PM in Town Hall to discuss plans for the Camporee October 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LENOX
Shadowbrook- Cranwell Ecumenical School of Theology
Shadowbrook
Shadowbrook and
Cranwell
Lenox Grange
Boy Scout Troop 55
Lebanon approves yearlong rain ban for centennial week
City Council in Lebanon Tennessee voted unanimously to ban rain from September 27 to October 4. The move coincides with the citys sesquicentennial celebration planned during those days.
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Lebanon, Tenn
Lenox Officials Clash Over Regional School Contract
Lenox School and Regional Planning Committee members clash over a regional school contract calling it vague and loosely drawn. Critics John J. Pitha and David I. Buchman argue committees and charges are unclear while supporters say the document follows common regional patterns. Supt. Trabold notes federal funds would shift to the regional district if formed. Otis committee member George F. Dillman distributes anti regional literature.
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LENOX
Lenox Regional Planning Committee
John J. Pitha
Wendell Stearns
Pauline Stevens
Pitha
David I. Buchman
Dr. Stearns
Stearns
Lee
Otis
Tyringham
Buchman
Robert L. Plageman
Lenox School Committee
George F. Dillman
Eastover Event Raises 2500 For Scholarships
Lenox officials reported the American Heritage Day at Eastover netted 2500 dollars for the Lenox Memorial High School scholarship fund. The annual event featured exhibitions of musket and cannon firing by George Bisacca and included visits to Garden Gables and local gift shops on Main Street. The notice also mentions a change in Saturday hours for Lee Auto Sales Service Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee ‘Auto Sales
LENOX
Hastover
Lenox Memorial High School
Eastover
George Bisacca
Bisacca
Lee Auto Sales
Sheffield PTA Opens Season With New Program At Center School
At the first Sheffield PTA meeting principal Paul Langer outlined the new program at Center School to 82 attendees. The drive began with 41 families joining, and refreshments were provided by Mrs. Ray Gunn, Mrs. Arthur Delmolino, Mrs. David Ruska, Mrs. Theodore Williams and Mrs. David Emprimo.
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Sheffield
PTA
Paul Langer
Center School
Ray Gunn
Arthur Delmolino
David Ruska
Theodore Williams
David Emprimo
Connecticut plans first private campus building at UConn campus
A $12 million shopping center and apartment complex will rise next spring on University of Connecticut property. The 30 acre development will house 45 stores and 360 apartments. Hirschfeld Construction Co. of Hartford will lease the land for 50 years, with a $20,000 annual rental to fund future property acquisitions near the campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Connecticut
Hirschfeld Construction Co., Inc
Hartford
Uconn
GOP challenge to Independent Taxpayers petitions in New York
In Troy Rensselaer County Republican leaders led by Joseph T. Casey challenge the Independent Taxpayers petitions that backed 16 Democratic candidates. GOP attorneys say the move aims to secure a second ballot line for Democrats, with witnesses including Democratic candidates.
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Troy — Rensselaer County
Joseph T. Casey
Independent Taxpayers Party
GOP
Troy
Rensselaer County Dist. Atty
Con G. Cholakis
State
Cholakis
Sidney C. Smith
Woodstock
SIC
GOP County
Joseph F. Casey
Rensselaer County
Democratic
Edward F. McDonough
State Investigating Commission
Casey
Lederle calls for humane university reforms at UMass convocation
Massachusetts Amherst President John W. Lederle urged curriculum change and reforms to curb the universitys rapid growth. He warned that big, fast expansion pressures administrators faculty and students and risks a loss of soul.
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Amherst
University of Massachusetts
John W. Lederle
Dr. Lederle
Adams Cheshire Regional Pay Increments OK'd for Seven
Adams Cheshire School Committee approved salary increments for seven teachers after a call confirming legality. Chair Mervin Wineberg questioned unilateral action but was told by counsel the increments are allowed as a fait accompli. Extracurricular appointments were also approved, including freshman basketball, baseball, varsity golf, class adviser, and yearbook adviser roles with specified stipends.
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Gregory Scieszka
Lawrence Jowett
Louise Gallavin
Richmond Church Plans Unveiled Next Wednesday Meeting
Richmond officials announce a special meeting at Town Hall on Wednesday at 7 30 p m to unveil church plans. The session will present the church building committee report, schematic drawings by architect Terry Hallock, and actions to approve recommendations and appropriate funds for construction.
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Richmond
Church Council
Executive Building Committee
Town Hall
Terry Hallock
School Bus Schedule To Change Monday
Richmond students at Crosby Junior High in Pittsfield will be picked up at 8 a.m. Vocational students begin at 7 a.m. Taconic High School rides stay 7:20 a.m. The shift follows adding an extra bus and adjusts Crosby and vocational pickups.
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Richmond
Crosby Junior High School
Pittsfield
Taconic High School
Crosby
Hinsdale By Law Changes Approved by State Officials
Hinsdale town changes to by laws take effect after approval by state Attorney General Robert H. Quinn. First change authorizes Selectmen to issue dog restraint dates with fines up to two dollars for owners. Second creates a three member board of appeals with staggered three year terms and two associate members.
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Hinsdale
Office of
Robert H. Quinn
Sally Turner
Selectmen
Board of Appeals
Appeals Board
Town Meeting Next Friday in Hinsdale at Kittredge School
Hinsdale schedules a special town meeting next Friday at 7 pm to vote on eight articles totaling 4101.20. Notable items include 885 for firehouse roof repair, 401.50 for an adding machine for Assessors, 485 for town dump attendant, 405 for interest, 415.70 to cover overdrawn accounts, and a 1500 transfer from road machinery earnings to maintenance. Also an article to install a street light on Smith Road.
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Hinsdale
Kittredge
Smith Road
Director Still Sought for Adult Education Position Stalled
Cheshire supt Rolland Duval reports no applicants for the $1,200 director of adult education post as salary remains below teacher pay. The committee may cancel the program or hire an administrator, with one administrator willing to take on duties. The Brgesehts start Oct 1 late this year, and a phone poll of members will precede any hire. Duval also notes difficulty finding census takers for regional school cost sharing with only two applicants needed eight.
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Nheshire
Rolland Duval
Jhat
Duval
Trin
Brgesehts
Dixon Daniels
William Denault
Cheshire
Adams
Board Asked to Recognize Nurses Group in Cheshire
Cheshire nurses petition the School Committee to recognize the Massachusetts Nurses Association as their bargaining agent. The committee sent the request to legal counsel Atty. Norman J. O’Connor. No action on Adams-Cheshire School Administrators Association request for 12 principals vice principals and full time directors.
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Cheshire
Massachusetts Nurses Association
Norman J. O’connor
Adams-Cheshire School Administrators Association
Donald R. Sommer
Cheshire School Committee Adds $6000 to Transportation Costs
Cheshire officials report an extra $6,000 in transportation expenses approved by the School Committee, bringing total costs to $45,000 through December 31, 1969. Assistant Superintendent William McLaren said funding will come from the district retirement fund as routes were reworked to handle new kindergarten and perceptually handicapped classes and overcrowding on Commercial Street. Bus contracts expired December 31, and local firms fear loss of region contracts with the new high school planned, pending three-year agreements.
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Albany
John Sinacore
State Education Department
Bureau of Health Education
Sinacore
Cheshire
Adams-Cheshire
William McLaren
McLaren
Commercial Street
Cheshire Planning Board Meeting Notice at Town Library
Cheshire Planning Board will meet September 30 at 8 p.m. at the Town Library. The Cheshire Water Co. issues notice to water users in arrears for rents, pool use, new services, or repairs. Beginning October 1, 1969, unpaid users will have water shut off without further notice.
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Cheshire Water Co
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Lee South Berkshire Bureau
Almar Huntley
State Flood Relief Board
New England Telephone Co
Mrs. Thompson
Peter J
Kimberly Clark Corp
Lee, Mass
V.A
Lee Campers
Rossi
Adv
Hamburg
Clothing Store
Champion Optimists
Garden Gables
Main St
Church Hill
Mobil Heating Oil
Abn GX Dil CO
Connecticut
New York
Democrat
Massachusetts
Umass
George W. Cannon
Glen Gordon
Richard Koller
Ecarriac
Carolyn Rueger
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