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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1961
Page
5
Robt Day reports a 185 lb tuna caught off Provincetown Massachusetts by Joseph Perry of 72 Thames Street and his brother Anthony of East Providence. They also landed another tuna of similar size aboard the Dixie. The party shared the catch with friends and earned camping and canoeing merit badges at Yawgoog Camp.
George Fish of the Bristol Sewer Dept reports total rainfall for yesterday was estimated at the Town Disposal Plant at 140 inches.
Members of Bristol Bay Scout Troop No 2 under Scoutmaster Harold Tucker completed a seven day camping trip at Belgrant Camp Yawgoog in North Kingston. Assisted by Lewis Ketchie, they earned awards in swimming canoeing and other camping activities as Coast Guard transport support aided the trip. Mile swim awards went to Robert Morris Brian Tucker and John Troiano.
The Bristol Rhode Island Zoning Board of Review will meet at 7:30 PM on Thursday September 14 1961 in the Burnside Memorial Building Council Chambers to hear Dorothy Fiorito and John Fiorito from 17 Goldsmith Avenue East Providence request an exception to build a summer home 28 by 30 feet on Plat 1 Lot 80 Cedar Drive Bristol. The secretary is Margaret M Morris. Notice dates August 22 29 and September 5.
Notice is given that a 7 30 p m session on September 14 1961 in the Council Chambers Burnside Memorial Building Bristol RI will hear Claire Picard and Roger L Picard of 28 Pro Street Pawtucket RI seek an exception to the Zoning Ordinance for a one story structure with side lot line adjustments under Article VII Section 9 and reference to Assessor’s terms Zoning Board review dated 8 22 and 9 8 presented by Margaret M Morris of the Zoning Board of Review.
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The Bristol zoning board schedules a hearing on September 14 1961 at Burnside Memorial Building to consider Ludwig Seninigui 35 Sowams Drive Bristol request for an exception or variance to build a breezeway 10 by 10 feet and a garage 20 by 40 feet under Article 1 Section 5C paragraph 3 on Assessors Plat 400 Lot 1 park shores plat 4 in LR zone. The board of review notes August 22 29 and September 9/
A public hearing is scheduled at 730 p m on Thursday September at the Burnside Memorial Building Bristol Rhode Island to consider a zoning variance request by Peter Cappuce for 63 Sherry Avenue Bristol RI Assessor’s Plat 53 Lot 12 in a LR zone. The request seeks approval to add a breeze way and garage about 20 feet in length under Article 1 Section 4C Paragraph 3 of the Bristol Rhode Island Zoning Ordinance. Public input is invited.
Notice of an ordinance submitted by Walter West of 12 A Scott Lane Bristol Rhode Island for a 10 by 20 sun porch addition on Assessor's Plate 400 Lot 864 at the same address. The notice references the Bristol Rhode Island area and an August 22 29 date.
Sealed bids will be received by the Town Clerk in Bristol Rhode Island until 4 p.m. on Thursday September 1961 for printing the town health ordinance. Bids must be placed in marked envelopes and may be examined at the town office.
A fragmentary notice indicates Villanova involvement with a team or event at a venue named Leet scheduled around ten. Names and details limited by the unreadable source.
Zoning board review session in Bristol discusses public hearing items and application notes for zoning ordinances. Officials review applicants, outline proposed changes, and set timelines for hearings and approvals.
Zoning board members meet to review an application and ordinance related to the Bristel Rove parcel on Road B Rove Land. The hearing includes amendments and requested variances. Official notices indicate session details and deadlines for public input.
Notice is given that the Zoning Board of Review will hold a public session at 7 along Butterworth Avenue in Bristol Rhode Island September 14, 1961. Applicants seek a variance from the Bristol zoning ordinance to permit an addition and other changes on parcels on Butterworth Avenue. The hearing covers requested variances under Local zoning laws and Article VII Section 9, as amended.
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