Bristol School Committee to discuss budget and cuts
The Bristol School Committee plans a closed session with two attorneys to review budget recommendations and potential personnel cuts amid a $369,000 projected deficit for next year. Critics say the move may violate open meetings law and waste funds, urging public access and restraint.
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Bristol
Edward P Travers
Barbara Edler
Joseph Vento
Vento
Ennis Bisbane
Edler
Frank Campagna
Louiss Annarummo
Schools seek financial rescue from town funds
The School Committee voted unanimously to ask the Town Council to transfer funds to cover an approaching deficit near 100000 dollars from general funds. The 1976-77 deficit was trimmed to about 90000 by economy measures but remains fragile. The panel warned of a 1977-78 shortfall near 369000 as council cuts persist, and urged action to avoid crippling programs.
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Lewis Mello Jr
Edward P Travers
Travers
Joseph Vento
Town Ordered to Clean Up Bristol Minturn Farm Landfill
Bristol officials face renewed state orders to fix violations at the Minturn Farm landfill. Town Administrator Anthony Agatiello accuses the state of harassment while the town appeals a rejection of its license. Crews bury most tires and address debris as inspections loom.
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Minturn Farm
Anthony Agatiello
Division of Solid Waste Management
Agatiello
Emilio Trannuccillo
Bristol
Public Works
Arthur Langelo
Division of
Solid Waste Management
Solid Waste Management Corporation
Cumberland
Johnston
Public Works Dept
Breakwater plan scrapped as tire barrier buried
Public Works buried a planned tire breakwater at the town landfill after the Health Department gave a one day deadline. The Army Corps had not approved the plan, URI had shifted its stance, and maintenance costs were deemed too high. The Church Street Dock remains intact after winter.
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Public Works Department
State Health Department
Public Works
Joseph Cavallaro
Army Corps of Engineers
University of Rhode Island
URI
Church St
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Correira
Mill Pond
Cavallaro
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