Council Weighs Petition for Tax Equalization in Bristol
Bristol town council discussed a citizen petition by Anthony T. Velleca demanding property tax equalization on private town parcels. The measure urges automatic review of appraisals to reflect renovations, creation of a broader tax base, and funding for an equalization program, while noting disparate values in new developments versus older areas. Council expected to report later. a playground inquiry from Hope Villa residents was also raised.
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Anthony T. Velleca
Creek Lane
Bristol
Arthur R Roderick
Faria
Velleca
Bristol Faces Vote On New School At End Of Summer
A special election is planned to decide if Bristol needs a new school as current facilities are inadequate. Voters will consider expanding or building to meet growing enrollment and modern requirements, with discussions focused on classroom needs, facilities, and district growth.
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Bristol
Bristol High School Graduation Night Passes Quiet
Police Chief Joseph Teixeira reports no incidents during Bristol High School graduation night. He thanks parents and friends of graduates for cooperation with police during graduation parties and notes a prior request that parents not serve alcohol to seniors.
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Joseph Teixeira
Bristol
Teixeira
Lincoln Almond To Address Charter Group Meeting
Lincoln Almond a former town administrator and current attorney will speak at the Charter Commission meeting Monday at 8:00 pm in the Burnside Memorial Council Chamber. Calvin Canney Town Manager of Barrington spoke at this week’s prior commission meeting.
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Lincoln Almond
House of Representatives
Lincoln
Charter Commission
Navy to Bring Sky Divers for Bristol 4th Fest
Three Navy sky divers led by General J Velleca are slated to land at Bristol High School football field at 1 30 pm on July 3. Officials expect arrival around Friday June 27 with a reception at the Yacht Club from 4 to 6. The ship names for Bristol’s holidays were not released. An eight day program is planned if arrivals occur as scheduled.
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James J McDermott
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McQuattie
Barrington
Bristol High School
Velleca
Bristol
Yacht Club
School space strains prompt calls for new facilities
Richard Mottola, principal of the Oliver Walley and Reynolds Schools, says staff do a good job with limited space. Prefab classrooms substitute for heating and ventilation issues, and space is now shared for assembly, gym, and teacher aides while language and special education programs expand. He notes the need for more facilities as communities like Barrington build up programs despite past opposition.
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Richard Mottola
Oliver, Walley, and Reynolds
Barrington
UMWA Seeks To Represent Bristol School Custodians
Supt Edward J Fitzgerald said the Bristol school system received a Labor Department notice to appear on June 25 at 19 am for a petition from the United Mine Workers of America to be the sole bargaining agent for all 21 custodians in the Bristol system. He called it the first he had heard of the move.
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Edward J Fitzgerald
State Department of Labor
MWA
United Mine Workers of America
Bristol
Fitzgerald
Voting Places in Bristol for Five State Bond Issues
Bristol voters will cast ballots at designated polling locations for the five state bond issues. Details on each polling place and hours were not fully listed in the fragmented OCR text.
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