Bristol Council Debates Motorcycle Control After Petition
Bristol town council held an hour long discussion on traffic and motorcycle control following a petition. Officials cited limited state action, existing laws, and enforcement as key factors, with plans to meet with registry officials to review inspection actions and possible ordinance steps.
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Heoeh
Bradford
High
Franklin
Bristol
Anthony R. Berretto
Anthony J Ferrara
Berretto
George E. Dion Jr
Bristol County Water Supply Surges Ten Percent
Charles P. Rogers of Bristol County Water Co reports the system at about 65 percent capacity, roughly 10 percent higher than last year. Reservoirs Swansea Shad Factory and Anawan backstop the Kickemul system, with refilling aided by recent rains and daily municipal demand noted in Warren and Bristol towns.
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General Assembly
Metacom
Bay View Ave
Bristol
Metacom Ave
Hope St
Bristol County
Charles P. Rogers
Bristol County Water Co
Rogers
Massachusetts
Kickemul
Child St
Warren
Kickemull
Swansea
Rehoboth
Shad Factory
Anawan
Barrington
Playgrounds Set Parade and Awards for August 24
A summer program concludes with a playground parade awards ceremony talent show and record hop on August 24. Open houses begin 10 30 a.m. with awards for season distinctions and a 6 p.m. parade led by Councilman Joseph E Goulart and the Recreation Board. Charlene Cavallaro Cynthia Mello Claudia Ferreira and the Portuguese Independent Band provide music.
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Joseph E Goulart
Charlene Cavallaro
Cynthia Mello
Claudia Ferreira
Public School Registration Underway in Bristol
Edward J Fitzgerald, superintendent, announced that registration is open for Bristol pupils not previously enrolled. Kindergarten to grade 6 should register at Andrews Memorial School office or by calling 253 5590. Grades 7 to 12 register at Bristol Senior High School office or by calling 253 9822.
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Edward J Fitzgerald
Bristol
Andrews Memorial School
Corner of Hope
Bradford Sts
Bristol Senior High School
September 12 Probable Opening Date for New School
Bristol's School Building Committee says opening of the junior and senior high school is likely delayed to September 12 due to Labor Day and a sprinkler strike. Contractor McCollins seeks an extension past August 12 with sprinklers delayed three weeks after a Cranston strike settlement. Occupancy targets shift for classrooms, arts, science, administration, cafeteria, library, and gym with a September 30 date mentioned for further details.
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Roger W Pigeon
Bristol
McCollins
Grinnell Corp
Cranston
Collins
Norman Rockwell Exhibit Draws 2000 At Bristol Museum
The Norman Rockwell exhibit at the Bristol Art Museum drew about 2,000 visitors over the past two weeks. A group of 40 from the Retired People's Club of the Presbyterian Church in Providence attended. Canon Anthony R. Parshley will be honored with a life-size portrait by Mr. Rockwell to hang at the Episcopal Youth Center in Pasaco.
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Bristol Art Museum
People’s Club
Presbyterian Church
Providence
Mr. Rockwell
Anthony R. Parshley
St. Michael’s Church
Episcopal Youth Center
Pascoag
Canon Parshley
Walter Stuempfig
R. I. Fine Arts Council
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Alexandra Rockwell
Hess
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Edward J. Fitzgerald
State Board of Education
John L Burke
Fitzgerald
Norman Rockwell Museum
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