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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1953
Page
4
Motion carried from department heads of four plants requesting per day private waste handling. Information provided by Bristol Public Works Department indicates an average flow of 10 cubic yards daily.
A committee estimates daily debris disposal at about 100 cubic yards or 30 to 40 tons. Figures are based on a brief observation. a thorough survey was not feasible. Five areas were analyzed including the present dump at Wardwell Farm for site investigation.
A town report analyzes multiple potential dump areas including Minturn Farm, Tupelo Street, Mill Pond, Mill Gut, and Farm. It notes limited life spans, objections from property owners and associations, and recommends securing Minturn Farm and pursuing an incinerator as a long term solution.
A resident criticizes the water company for delays and high charges delaying 25 new homes from receiving water. He claims the firm restricts installations to its own ditches and imposes long waits, while noting he could install piping himself with equipment and know-how. He emphasizes he has no complaint about service quality. Rossi of Beach Terrace Improvement Association comments.
Marjorie Bowen leads the Butterworth Avenue Improvement Association asking the water company for prices on installing water lines and hydrants. The firm quotes 450 dollars per foot of pipe and 300 dollars per hydrant as 71 homes rely on wells. After complaints the authority met in executive session and plans to require written verbal complaints before further action. Meanwhile Davi Domich, national JCs president, met with local officials in Bristol and Newport, with a banquet planned in Cranton for twelve Jaycees attendees.
A recruitment drive for new members of St Marys Catholic Youth Council is underway and will run through December 3.
Mrs A T Levy travels to Nassau and brings a note of introduction from friends. She frequently hosts sailors from visiting naval vessels at her home and swimming pool, showing sympathy for the less privileged by inviting lower ratings over officers.
A reception and ball were held at GAR Hall with a grand march led by C. Herman Ties and Miss Eva Garbett. The event featured a dance program of 22 numbers arranged by foreman Mayerman and a team of clerks and assistants listed in attendance.
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