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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1972

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Luke White Reinstated as Bristol Rescue Squad Captain

Luke White was installed as captain of the Bristol Rescue Squad at a dinner by Hydraulion Fire Co. Others named include Herculano Falco 1st Lt Richard Alegria 2nd Lt Edward Wilkinson 2nd Lt George Dion secretary treasurer George Garvin 1st driver and James Cruz 1st driver. The squad traces back to 1946 when White organized the early unit and led it through growth with public appearances classes and films. The 25th anniversary dinner will be held December 9 at the Bristol Motor Lodge with tickets available.

Hydraulion Fire Co Edward Borges Luke White Oakie Falco George Dion Richard Alegria Eddie Wilkinson Bristol Sam Mascony Sam's Pizza Herculano Falco Edward Wilkinson George Garvin James Cruz Edward Burgis Captain White Fred Gouvremont Luke Charles Luther Capt White Bristol Motor Lodge

North Farm Proposals Back Before Council

The Phoenix prints a notice that the North Farm master plan will be shown to the town council next Wednesday at 8 pm. Rhode Island Land Company Planners from New York represent the developer and will attend to explain progress. Council seeks no commercial use for the area while the current council remains until December 4. Election certificates go to winners on November 17 and absentee ballots may be counted next Monday.

The Phoenix North Farm Rhode Island Land Company New York Orlando J. Bisbane Horace Megathlin Bisbane Board of Elections Providence

Close Bristol Races Await Absentee Totals in 1972 Election

In Bristol on election day 1972 all five council seats remained undecided as Republican Manuel Vieira led Democrat Sal Massa by under 400 votes. Roughly 430 absentee ballots were uncounted, with state elections board set to process returns alphabetically by town, delaying final results.

Bristol Manuel Vieira Sal Massa State Board of Elections

Bristol charter amendment defeated and yard land measure approved

The Bristol home rule charter amendment to replace the elected administrator with a council appointee failed 5081 to 2053. Meanwhile two local referenda passed: a Thames Street railroad yard purchase 5381 to 1896 and the Silver Creek land buy 4719 to 2316.

Bristol Thames St Silver Creek

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