Three Stand Alone System Defeats Coordinator Motion
The Bristol charter commission voted 5 to 3 against granting the town council authority to appoint an executive officer and 5 to 3 for three departments whose heads report to the town council with no coordinator. Critics Canario Pierce and Martin urged an executive officer for efficiency, while supporters noted existing practice and proposed department heads under council control. The panel also set a budget committee term plan and debated police and fire department reporting lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank T. Canario
James F. Pierce
Frank L. Martin
Canario
Martin
Roger W Pigeon
Department of Public Works
Joseph D Accardi
Mr Pigeon
Anthony DaPonte
Ferdinand A Brune
Kullsberg
Commission
Budget Committee
Pierce Anthony J Dennis, Jr
Accardi
Pigeon
Seven Local Churches Set Holy Lent Services
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday services at seven local churches. Ashes distributed at St Mary's at multiple morning times and at Our Lady of Mt Carmel and St Elizabeth's at set hours. St Michael's has 7 am Mass with litany at 7 30 pm. Trinity Episcopal hosts Mass and penitential offices. First Baptist and First Congregational each hold 1 30 pm services. ashes after services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Mary’s
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
St. Elizabeth’s Church
St. Michael’s Church
Daniel K. Davis
Trinity Episcopal Church
First Baptist
First Congregational
Fire Damages High St Home. Chimney Suspected Cause
A stubborn blaze started by a defective chimney caused extensive damage at the home of Judge and Mrs. Benjamin F. Lindemuth at 70 High St last night. Firefighters battled ice-coated ladders and roofs as flames spread from the south chimney to the second and third floors, with suppression continuing into the night. Several firemen were overcome by smoke and cuts were reported, but no injuries were listed for residents. the property loss was estimated at $15,000. Continued details appear on page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High St
Benjamin F. Lindemuth
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Department of Finance
Brune
Alises
George F Dion, Jr
The
Dreadnaught Co
Res
Antonio Goulart
Ever - Readys
Michael A. Flynn
George F. Dion
Judge
Mrs. Lindemuth