Decision Time for Byfield School and High School Plan
The school committee weighs Byfield School fate whether to sell or keep for growth and addresses high school capacity options. Officials note Byfield in fair condition save for toilets and unused third floor disrepair. A decision hinges on projected elementary workload and state guidance, with potential shift toward new or extended facilities and broad public support needed.
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Byfield School
Byfield
St. Mary's Parochial School
Heson
Bute
Oatoup
Bristol Silhouette Anthony Dennis Town Clerk Biography
Anthony Joseph Dennis born 1925 in Bristol, served with the Seabees 1943 to 1946, attends Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church and Holy Name Society, and chairs the Democratic Town Committee. Now in his second term as town clerk at 39 Church Street, he and wife Marjorie Raiola have three children. A part time summer worker, a household carpenter, and Providence College basketball fan.
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Anthony Joseph Dennis
Church St
Boston University School of Law
Dennis
The
Seabees
Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church
Holy Name Society of the Church
Kearney
Providence College
Joe
Detective Shields
Dog Whis
School Board Proposes New High School Facility
The board seeks taxpayer approval to move and fund a new high school, weighing options for expanding Colt Memorial or Andrews Memorial vs building entirely new facilities in a different town area. They anticipate a million to a million and a half dollars need and stress sober, responsible decision making by the committee.
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Colt Memorial
Andrews Memorial
Courtesy for Red Cross Volunteers During Fund Campaign
An excerpt laments doors slammed in the faces of Red Cross solicitors while praising volunteers who staff fund drives. Admiral Hoover notes the Red Cross is first called in disasters and stresses appreciation for those volunteering to support battles against cancer polio heart disease and other afflictions.
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Red Cross
Admiral Hoover
Local Paper Drive Advice and Community Events
A reader calls for better planning of paper drives to avoid waste and boost charity outcomes. The note urges cooperation among groups and suggests coordinating drives every 2 3 months. Also listed are church and club fundraisers in the Midway area with dates in April and May.
Holy Week Noon Services at St Michael's Church
The Rev Lawrence L. Durgin will preach daily during Holy Week noon services from 12:10 to 12:30 at St Michael's Church Providence. Services are sponsored by St Michael's Church and the First Congregational Church.
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Lawrence L. Durgin
Central Congregational Church of Providence
St Michael's Church
St. Michael’s Church
First Congregational Church
Joe Chan derlin learns from his two daughters in Rotarian piece
In a March Rotarian article Joe Chan derlin humorously recalls life after joining fatherhood. His daughters Ann seven and Maria a year old spark chaos and insight, as he describes store escapades, grocery trips, and observations on children’s perception.
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Joe Chanderlin
the Rotarian
Ann
Maria
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Cocthote
Moira
Rey
Bristol
Anthony J. Dennis, JR
Salvation Army
Our Lads of
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St. Mary's Church
Mt. Hope
Order of the Eastern Star
Country Club Cleansers
Ivy Guild
St. Michael's Church
Independent Hall
Bristol Women's Club
Barrington Boys Choir
Guiteras Auditorium
O. S
New York
Marta
Bristol Phoenix
Pu R
Bosworth
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