04 Aug 1977
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1977
Page
1
Town officials say the three year lease offer of one dollar per year for the former Penn Central Railroad land on Thames Street is better than nothing. They favor receiving the land but blame terms that are not more favorable, with an option to renew for three more years.
Police and town officials are negotiating a new contract after returning from arbitration. Anthony Berretto, town attorney, says talks, begun last winter, may be close to resolution with concessions possible on vacation replacement rules that have cost the town money due to overtime payments. Page 18.
Bristol town officials grapple with a littered Town Beach where broken bottles, cans, and trash threaten bathers. Lifeguard reports daily injuries from jagged debris and tetanus risk rise with livestock manure nearby. Language barriers hinder safety warnings, while blame shifts among departments. Page 5.
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