Bristol Feels Winter Freeze as Heating Bills Soar
Bristolians face one of the coldest winters on record with rising heating costs. Public Welfare and Self-Help Inc aid coverages, loans total 27 homes, mostly low income or welfare recipients. Funds run tight. women Pellegrino notes limits of 100 dollars per year per family. Gas bills up 35 to 40 percent, mass oil dealers report higher sales but slim profits. Younger, low income families suffer most as insulation and old systems add to costs.
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Self-Help, Inc
Community Roices
Bristol
Carolyn Pellegrino
Thegency
Rhode Island
House of Representatives
Department of Community Affairs
Pellegrino
Richard Sullivan
Bristol and Warren Gas Company
Sullivan
Glen Shorey
Massano Brothers
Gas prices rise yet supply holds for Bristol
Gas bills soar up to 40 percent this winter amid frigid weather and high prices while Bristol and Warren Gas Company promises continued supply. Richard Sullivan, VP, says Bristol should avoid shortages seen in Pennsylvania and expects ample gas this season.
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Bristol and
Pennsylvania
Richard Sullivan
Bristol and Warren Gas Company
Crime Up in 1976 in Bristol Fines Rise Sharply
Police Chief Frank Brown reports 1976 saw a 28 percent rise in vandalism from 523 in 1975 to 670 incidents. Larcenies grew 17.8 percent to 465. prosecutions for adults rose 34.1 percent to 208, with 168 juveniles prosecuted, while auto accidents increased 12.7 percent to 939. Traffic violations and fines fell amid vehicle shortages and a fire-damaged safety van hampering enforcement.
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Bristol
Frank Brown
Brown
Thas
Jef Brown
Chief Brown
Old Brown
Augustine Junes
Cutbacks hamper Bristol High School improvements
Bristol High School staff struggle to implement accreditors recommendations after receiving only a two year accreditation in 1975. Principal Anthony Igsiello cites funding gaps hindering upgrades while nonbudgetary steps show progress, with budget increases needed for larger facilities and personnel. A progress report is due to the commission, with a request for leniency sent amid financial difficulties.
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Bristol High School
Anthony Igsiello
Lasielle
Tasiello
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