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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1953
Page
8
A fragmentary account describes a slow perilous trip beginning at three miles per hour. The observer notes difficulties and a sense of disbelief as the journey starts and progress is measured against a base station. The text hints at a long voyage that stretches beyond a day.
Sealed bids are invited by the Town Clerk for a Type 1 asphalt sidewalk about 500 feet long on Church Street between Pearce and High. The note then shifts to a lengthy travelogue describing a Mount Washington visit with the Cog Railway, views from the summit, weather contrasts, and mentions of local landmarks and personnel.
The Bristol Zoning Board of Review will meet Friday October 3 1983 at 73 pm in the Burnside Memorial Building Council Chambers. Applicants Salvatore Maisano and Anthony E Maisano seek a special permit under the zoning ordinance to store petroleum products in two tanks of 20000 gallons on Gooding Ave assessors plat 106 lot 40. By order of secretary Norman J Vermette.
The Board of Revenue holds a public hearing on an application for an exception to zoning to allow construction of a two family house on Assessor's Plat 31 Lot 3 at 80 Mount Hope Ave. Applicants include Ruggiero State Street Angel Toro High Street Andrew Pet Toro and Limbest. Hearing date appears as 9 18 25 and 10 g.
The Board of Review will hear an application by Paul J Salcone and Paula Salcone for an exception or variation to convert a building on Pappasquash Rd Bristol RI from Residential C to restaurant use. The hearing concerns zoning under General Laws of Rhode Island.
Sealed proposals due October 14 1953 at the Town Clerk's Office Bristol for bank gravel crushed gravel sand and related materials with delivery prices listed for contractors trucks. Quantities are approximate and may change by the Town Council. A 10000 dollar certified check and a performance bond are required. Materials must meet Rhode Island state specifications.
Bristol town solicitor holds that the municipality may levy a franchise tax under current law. The ruling outlines how the tax would apply to local businesses and the potential revenue impact for town operations.
Three First Bristol Troop scouts completed the Bristol County District Board of Review at the YMCA on Wednesday night. Joseph Motta earned an Eagle Palm, Carlton Pinheiro earned an Eagle Palm, and John Ferri qualified as a Star Scout. Board members were Robert Huey, chair. Oscar Mersman. Domenic Ruggieri. and William Flynn.
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