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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1961
Page
6
Editorial warns that Bristol's Fourth of July budget now around 7500 with 3500 town funds and 4000 from other sources. It urges prompt donations, opposes soliciting out of town guests, and praises local youths backing the Citizens' Scholarship Foundation.
Early this week Colt Drive on private estate land suffered more damage, underscoring a troubling attitude toward a public privilege. The scenic area, funded privately and open to the public, has a history of incidents including statue thefts, desecration of heirlooms, and an arson attempt on a summer house.
The Bristol Phoenix issue from June 22 1861 details Bristol County Volunteers strength and ages plus a vivid Civil War march narrative to Little Bethel. It records weights heights and the group’s composition and recounts an abortive night march with heavy casualties and misaligned orders. It also mentions Count Cavour’s death in Europe and a curious column on women and pregnancy cravings in City life.
Chief Antonio Goulart, back from the New England Fire Chiefs convention in Wentworth NH, praised a Pitman snorkel fire truck on display. Its 65 foot platform meets Bristol needs. Bids for the truck will be asked within about two weeks. Town meeting approved 40000 dollars for the purchase and 45000 dollars for station alterations at Dreadnaught station.
None of these acts were provoked. It seems reasonable those tasked with the estate should curb vandalism by closing the drive after dark. The Drive becomes a No Man's Land at night and access to the bay and countryside may be lost if a serious incident occurs. Public privilege hinges on early partial closure.
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