14 Oct 1977
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1977
Page
1
Bristol parents have paid a $5 athletic insurance fee for decades while basic coverage has cost $2 to $3. Committee member Louis Annarummo pressed for answers, noting a discrepancy and seeking refunds of possible overcharges as owner Roland Derosier pledged to credit $2 to parents for fall sports.
A small flotilla gathered at the southern end of Prudence Island last weekend to protest a proposed liquefied natural gas facility. The rally frames local environmental and energy questions and signals ongoing community activism.
A heated town council discussion leaves an historic zoning ordinance unresolved. Supporters want hearings by the zoning and planning boards and a public vote on preserving districts and buildings. Opponents fear waste of time and retain a 3 to 2 vote against delays.
Residents of Bristol report rising lawlessness in Hope Street and nearby streets as Rogers Free Library is broken into and vandalized at 10:30 pm in August. A florist shop on Hope Street was torched last week with occupants home but no injuries reported. police have not solved the library case.
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