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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1977
Page
1
The Bristol School Department received a three week extension to submit the 1977 78 budget to Town Administrator Anthony Agatiello amid criticism from Town Council Chairman Richard Alegria. The budget now must be presented by March 28 and approved by April 4, with concerns over limited review time.
A Bristol coal seam is described as the thickest and highest quality in the Narragansett basin, possibly with the world’s lowest sulfur content. Weston Observatory researchers outline test drilling near Thames Street and discuss in-ground gasification as a minimal-dig mining alternative, noting Bristol’s built-up area hinders traditional mining.
An 1858 Bristol crafted sidewheeler weather vane, once atop a local barn, is up for auction in Washington DC with bids expected between 5000 and 10000. Bristol residents hope to repatriate the piece, funded by town and private donors, after its 120 year absence and recent promotion by CG Sloan and Co.
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