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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1977
Page
18
An editorial rebukes concern over sensational coverage of student drug use. It argues focus on image distracts from real issues like access to marijuana, student health, and well being, urging readers to align priorities away from ego and toward tangible youth welfare.
The Bristol School Committee earned praise for boosting public participation. It rescinded audience ground rules and opened a previously closed meeting, signaling stronger community relations and the potential for improved cooperation and education in Bristol.
Town Administrator Anthony Agatiello rejected claims he tried to sway Barbara Edler's vote on School Supt. Edward Travers. He described meetings as informal talks about the decision and said no illegal or immoral action occurred. He also noted a chance meeting with Mr Annarummo about the School Committee chairman vote.
APR 14 1877 report from the public schools notes the high school’s usefulness has been crippled after Miss Luther’s departure. Fewer scholars and reduced spirit and emulation follow, with some studies omitted and less time given to others. The experiment has not proved successful. Also reports an accident at the Rubber Works ledge where ALEXANDER TATTERLY was blown eight to ten feet by a premature blast. He suffered bruises and minor burns but no fractures. Additional items note Bristol Train of Artillery officers elected and jurors drawn for May term, plus local attorney and medical notices.
Bristol Phoenix details the weekly Bristol, R.102809 publication founded 1837 with editor Bruce Burdett and staff Judy Gerling, Mandy Correira and Ida Lemon. It lists publisher R.S. Bosworth Jr, Thursday issue day, with subscriptions at $10 annually and second class postage paid at Bristol.
A Bristol School Committee statement accuses Town Administrator Anthony Agatiello of pressuring member Barbara Edler to vote to rehire Superintendent Edward Travers, promising he would not seek reappointment. The document also alleges interference in a December committee chair election involving Louis Annarummo and Frank Campagna. Edler disputes, Travers denies authorization, and Annarummo confirms the pressure. The charge urges Agatiello to stop influencing committee votes and focus on trimming the town budget amid a $3.50 tax increase.
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