Editorial questions CETA funds and town patronage
The town's use of federal CETA funds is criticized as a political patronage tool. While lower level CETA funded work on the community center and dog pound shows progress, upper level hires by Town Administrator Augustine Nunes display preselection and ineligible positions. The resignation of Balzano appointee Achille Pirri is viewed as a smoke screen for ongoing program difficulties.
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Michael Balzano
Balzano
Augustine Nunes
Achille Pirri
Public clash over Bristol County courts and Providence control
A 1875 letter warns Bristol fears of losing county courts to Providence. It cites a planned annexation, remonstrances, and petitions as Warren and Bristol County officials push for shared jurisdiction. Editorials discuss salaries, public buildings, and civic rights as state politics loom. Andrew Johnson’s congressional return is also noted with optimism about his future utility.
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Bristol
Providence
Bristol County
Senate
Warren Warren
Warren
House
Warren Gazette
Providence County
Johnson
Andrew Johnson
Congress
Mr Johnson
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Bristol official defends contract over public works project
Former Bristol public works director Adam J Baron details a 1973 part time post and a 1974 engineering contract, arguing conflicts of interest and charter rules limited bids. He recalls redesigning the garage addition to fit a $90,000 cap, bidding in 1974, and negotiations with town officials amid council shifts and paperwork delays.
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Town Hall
Bristol
Public Works
Balzano
Anthony Berretto
Berretto
North Farm
Phoenix
Viveiros
Mr Viveiros
Public Garage Addition Capital Projects Committee
Mercury Construction
Capital Projects Committee
Nunes Construction
Augustine Nunes
Phil Kukielski
Providence Journal-Bulletin
Arthur Langelo
Nunes
Bristol Phoenix Weekly Edition 1837 Details
Bristol Phoenix established in 1837 is a weekly Thursday publication with publisher R S Bosworth Jr. and editors Geoffrey Davis Doug Fellow. Subscriptions cost 10 dollars annually. Second class postage is paid at Bristol Rhode Island 02809. SEBO St0l Feed 028.
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Bristol Phoenix
R.S. Bosworth, Jr
Geoffrey Davis
Doug
Bristol
R.I
SEBO
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