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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1956
Page
6
Town council debates sidewalk reimbursements for Greenway and Sowams drives noting taxpayers cover half costs when towns order sidewalks. Actions include budget constraints, emergency curb repairs, parking limits on Thames Street, meter replacements, and police advisory on street improvements. Officials discuss sewer and water extensions and mosquito control plans.
The Bristol town pay plan examines paying relative to other communities to ensure equal pay for equal work. It notes officers except the captain earn above average and that the force has six extra hours. adjustments hinge on merit, with department heads submitting recommendations during annual budget time. Transfers between departments are allowed under the ordinance.
The Men’s Club of St Michael’s Church hosts a pancake supper from 5 to 6 30 p m in the Parish House. Clarence Smith chairs the event with Ronald Matheson handling tickets and other committee members named.
The Phariswn council last night approved a 240 member Fourth of July committee for the 1956 celebration and an eleven member honorary committee. The list was submitted by Norman J. Servant and campaign manager P Sanford. Magee moved the appointment with Councilman Goulart seconding. Members include Anthony T Agatiello Thomas H Biers Gladys M Brightman Joseph F Bruno John K Connery Everett P Church Anthony J Dennis Mrs George J Du Pont Anthony W DuPont Michael E Dilello George B R Howard F Byone Nicholas Ruggieri Raymond J Rodnick Ruggieri Mrs G Sturdevant Leonard P Sanford Norman J Servant John G Stone Jr John J Sylvia Raymond A Thomas and Alton A Fletcher.
The School Committee voted two transportation recommendations after last Tuesday's meeting. The Sowams drive bus will back out to turn around at Rosedale drive starting Monday. A letter regarding Hopeworth road complaints will go to the Town Council. Benjamin Hazen chaired in Vincent Saviano's absence. Residents warned that backing the bus on Sowams could cause accidents as children meet it on a hill. Superintendent Edward Fitzgerald said buses stop at road foot, not back up, and drivers report misbehavior. A Hopeworth letter notes road conditions hinder bus entry. A separate note cites lack of road authority but concern over responsibilities. resignations of two Andrews School staff were accepted. a special budget meeting was set for Thursday at 7 p.m.
Sonn backs Bisbane per committee on school houses and approves Charles Burns as custodian vacancy caused by Louis Gallo’s death. Albert R. Pontes authorized to hire substitute janitors until committee acts. Fitzgerald to cost black and white negatives and colored film reproductions for the 275th anniversary parade. Budget meeting to hear his report amid concerns over damage.
The fragment describes a modern kitchen extension and busy domestic life with extended telephone use. It notes many New England families already have extension telephones and hints at convenience and privacy away from the TV set.
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