Bristol Tax Exemptions Hit Local Real Estate Taxes
An editorial discusses Bristol's rising tax burden with an anticipated $8.50 increase, driven by fixed town expenses and a shrinking taxable real estate base. It notes state and Brown University tax exemptions, calls for revaluation, and urges town meetings to address exemptions and budgeting while comparing with Pittsburgh and Providence tax trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News & World Report
Joseph M. Barr
Pittsburgh
Pat
Bristol
Rhode Island
Poppasquash
Colt State Park
Col Colt
Mt Hope
Brown University
Roger Williams Junior College
Mt Hope Bridge
Warren
Swansea
New
Bristol Common
Barr
State Senate
Boston
Newport
Fortune Magazine
Providence
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
Evening Bulletin
Colt Park
University
Perk
Brown
Bristol Financial Town Meeting
Bulletin
Bristol Art Museum Sees Record Membership Growth
More than 300 people joined the Bristol Art Museum in its annual drive as it plans a varied season. Albert Allay will open with multi medium works, a Japanese show debuts locally, Schonhardt pieces set July shows, and in August a religious art exhibit features priceless loans. John Udwardy presents contemporary Bristolian constructions. The museum expects attendance to surpass last year's record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Art Museum
Harvard
Albert Allay
Museum of Modern Art
New York
John D. Rockefeller
Schonhardt
Providence
Town Hall
John Udwardy
Edward Travers joins Phi Delta Kappa fraternity
Edward P. Travers assistant superintendent of schools was admitted to Phi Delta Kappa at Boston University on May 14. The article notes the fraternity's 69000 members and its emphasis on education leadership and scholarship. Travers holds extensive education coursework and positions with state college trustees and Rhode Island foundations, along with multiple professional memberships.
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Edward P. Travers
Phi Delta Kanna
Boston University
Phi Delta Kappa
Travers
Boston Univ
Trustees of
State Colleges
R. I. College Foundation
National Education Assn
American Assn
National Elementary Principals Assn
Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges
Kappa Delta Pi
New England Superintendents Assn
R. I. Superintendents Assn
R. I. Education Assn
R. I. College Alumni Assn
Dancing Class Prize Winners at St Marys Final Session
The final session on May 3 named prizewinners in St Marys Dancing Class. Ellen Alexandre with her father Charles, William Butler with his mother Mrs Francis J Butler, Carol St Germain with her father Walter, and Thomas McMillan with his mother Mrs Thomes McMillan were recognized.
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St. Mary’s
Ellen Alexandre
Charles
William Butler
Francis J. Butler
Carol St. Germain
Walter
Thomas McMillan
Thomes McMillan
Buffet benefits Bristol Community Center at Legion Hall
A pick and pay buffet by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Bristol Volunteer Fire Department supports the Bristol Community Center at American Legion Hall Franklin Street on Sunday May 18 from 4 to 7 PM. Tickets include coffee and dessert. guests choose dishes and pay per item. Co chairs are Mrs Marguerite Falco and Mrs Mary Luther. tickets from them, Community Center Commission members, or Van's Spa.
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Ladies Auxiliary
Bristol Volunteer Fire Department
Bristol
American Legion Hall
Franklin St
Marguerite Falco
Mary Luther
Community Center Commission
Van’s Spa
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Henry F. Serbs
Providence Sunday Journal
National Magazine
Providence, R.I
National
Art Museum
Edw
P. Travers
PDK Fraternity
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