Better Rivers and Harbors Group Forms in Rhode Island
An organization to improve bay boating facilities, Better Rivers and Harbors in R I Inc, will launch tonight in Riverside with Bristol representatives. The group aims to cooperate with state officials on waterfront development, study boating growth impacts, seek legislation, plan beach and harbor projects, keep shorelines clean, address water access and launching sites, and pursue federal aid and regional best practices.
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R. I. Inc
Riverside
Bristol
Frank J Murphy
Ernest H McVay
Rivers and Harbors Group
C A Closes Small Pilot Plant
Collins and Aikman Corp will close its pilot plant at Plant H as the last remnant of the former textile operation. The 30 employees will transfer to Bristol and W Barrington sites, ending 18 months of operation at the unit.
Plans Complete For Columban Bazaar Sunday
The Columban Seminary grounds will host a Sunday bazaar and outing from noon to 8 p.m. Activities return with past attractions plus new booths, food, and children events. Buses from Providence and Pawtucket will service the grounds, with Benediction to close the day and proceeds aiding Columban missions.
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Columban Seminary
K. of C. Hall Ir
Providence
Pawtucket
Calvary
Friends of St. Columban’s
Anthony DaPonte
Bristol Friends of St. Columban’s
Columban Order
Transplanting Quahogs From Providence River
About 400 bushels of quahogs are transplanted daily from the polluted Providence River to off Barrington Beach and Potters Cove. The state Division of Fish and Game, using the dredge Stormy Weather, handles the work. The vessel, loaned last spring by Blount Seafood Corp. of Warren, serves as the transfer tool while two areas will be opened after Sept 1 based on shellfish advisory committee guidance. A new law allows the director of agriculture to open or close beds to manage market glut risks.
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Providence
Barrington Beach
Potters Cove
State Division of Fish and Game
Blount Seafood Corp
Warren
Thomas J. Wright
Fish and Game Division
General Assembly
Lions Plan Picnic Meeting Details Tonight
The Bristol Lions Club meets at 6 30 p m at the Midway in an open session to discuss the club picnic set for Sunday August 5 at William Rego's Swift's Point residence. William Fasano chairs the event and an advisory committee met July 13 at Johnson's Hummocks Restaurant with Raymond As Nick Guercia and Sal Masen attending. Thomas named vice chairman of the district clam committee.
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Bristol Lions Club
William Rego
Swift’s Point
William Fasano
Johnson’s
Hummocks
Raymondas
Nick Guercia
Sal Masen
Thomas
Two Bristol Boys Bicycle 95 Miles a Day Maine Trip
Bristol youths Peter Clark and Gordon Phipps reportedly set a local cycling pace record by riding to Sebago Lake, Maine in two days averaging 95 miles daily. They left July 10 at 5 am and reached Sebago Lake at 10 pm July 11, staying the first night in Ipswich Massachusetts. Returning August 12 they plan to camp at Millinocket where Clark’s father Dr. Samuel D. Clark runs a summer camp. they have reportedly climbed Mt. Katahdin. Phipps is the son of Douglas and Mrs. Phipps of 3 Constitution Street.
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Bristol
Maine
Peter Clark
Gordon Phipps
Sebago Lake
Sebago
Ipswich
Mass
Millinocket
Samuel D. Clark
Mt. Katadin
Phipps
Douglas Phipps
Constitution Street
One-Hour Parking Trial Sets On Congregational Street
The town council approved a two month trial of one hour parking on Congregational Street starting August 1 to reduce all day parkers blocking driveways. Police warned it may just shift parking elsewhere. residents say conditions are poor. Signs to be posted July 30. ban applies Mondays through Fridays 10 am to 6 pm. The council also allows two way traffic on the west end of Fast State Street.
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Prudence Island
Prudence
Thames Street
Buster” Moran
Jim Rielly
Sammie Rawson
Congregational Street
Anthony Ferrara
Magee
Bruno
U.S Rubber Co
Wood Street
GOP School Slate Endorsed by Rego Massa Bray Lineup
The Republican town committee endorsed a slate for the November town and state elections. Endorsed school committee candidates include Edward P. Hector Massa Alfred R. Rego and Mrs Kathryn M Bray. Also endorsed were Louis Castriotta for reelection as tax assessor clerk and Manuel R Vasconcellos for probate judge. Final ticket makeup expected later this week.
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Edward P
Hector) Massa
Alfred R. Rego
Kathryn M. Bray
Masse
Louis Castriotta
Board of Tax Assessors
Manuel R. Vasconcellos
Second Tie Game Between Warren and Fox Point Posts
Warren Post and Fox Point Post played their second tie of the season in the American Legion Junior Baseball League at Hope High Field Providence, ending 2-2 after six innings in a Southern Division tilt. Eddie Abram pitched for Bristol County, allowing seven hits with two strikeouts and four walks. Johnny Burke, George Andrade, Nunzio Palazzo, and Abram each had one single for Warren, which scored twice in the first inning while Bristol County tallied in the second and fourth. Warren next faced West Warwick Post at 6 15 p m in West Warwick. The team has now gone undefeated with three wins and one tie.
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Warren Post
Fox Point Post
American Legion
Hope High Field
Providence
Guiteras Field
Eddie Abram
Bristol County Post
Fox Point
Johnny Burke
George “Chico” Andrade
Nunzio Palazzo
Abram
Bristolians
West Warwick Post
West Warwick Athletic Field
West Warwick
Warren
Bristol Rhode Island Police Promotions and Retirement
Bristol Town Council accepted the retirement of Sergeant William T. Cashin after 33 years of service and promoted Patrolman Frederick W. Serbst to sergeant to fill the vacancy. Patrolman Michael Balzano was named full time officer and Anthony Carlone moved to day shift. The council adopted a resolution praising Cashin and noted seniority as the basis for promotions while updating the police ordinance to add a second sergeant slot.
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William T. Cashin
Frederick W. Serbst
Cashin
Tww Way
Council
Joseph Bruno
Michael Balzano
Anthony Carlone
Permanent Police Department
Bristol
Rhode Island
Town of
William T
Public Welfare Center Balance to Date Reported
The balance in the Department of Public Welfare stands at 7331.92 as of June 1 with expenditures for May totaling 26225.05. Expenditures include DPW local and supervision, GPA administration and salaries, cash payroll, and supplementary relief with items for clothing rent medical hospitalization and burial among others.
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Department of Public Welfare
Mary E. Pereira
DPW
Bristol Town Fares Well in Water Co Decision
Bristol officials credit the Public Utility Administrator ruling with limiting rate increases for the Bristol County Water Co. and clarifying the company’s tax and fire protection charges. Councilors note gains include avoiding tenant meter charges, reducing the proposed rate hike, and better valuing the water firm. The council also trimmed a large industrial park committee, set a code-building meeting for August 13, and addressed various public works and zoning matters.
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Bristol
Bristol County Water Co
Jerome M. Donovan
Donovan
Bristol Town
Warren
Barrington
John P. Cooney, Jr
Cooney
Russell S. Bray
Magee
Sewer Commission
Department of Public Works
R. I. Dept. of Public Works
J. M. Cleminshaw Co
New England Telephone and Telegraph Co
F. W. Hauck
Metacom Avenue
East State Street
Cedarcrest
Rogers Free Library
Firemen’s Memorial and Welfare Committee
Pasquale Pagnano
Pagnano
Hope
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F. J. Murphy
Lois Ann Gladue
Louis Gladue
William Street
Truesdale Hospital School of Nursing
Fall River
Woman's Board of the Hospital
Miss Gladue
Bristol Senior High School
Carmela Russo
Rego
Massa
Bray
GOP
Republican Town Committee
Baizano
Elmwood Drive
Sgt. Serbst
Sgt
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