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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1963
Page
3
A reader recounts a cruel shooting of a raccoon seen in a Wood street tree then shifts to Monday’s meeting about a 110000 sewer grant. Taxpayers distrust the plan and prefer Chestnut Street school site, arguing the grant would raise total costs beyond 2500000 for the new junior senior high.
Citizens warned of higher taxes to fund roads sidewalks curbs and drainage if a grant is accepted. A meeting is set for Monday Oct 24 at Andrews School to oppose the extension and the Wardwell Farm site is noted. Attendees urged to attend or face consequences and vote down the proposal.
Comparative costs for Chestnut Street and Wardwell Farm sites, including sewer and water, will be reported to the school building committee tomorrow at 4 p.m. The project plans show campus type design with separate junior and senior high buildings, connected by glassed corridors and provision for future expansion.
Roger Dietz, music instructor, asked the school committee Tuesday night to hire two part-time musicians to handle rising elementary demand. The plan would cost 20 to 25 dollars per Saturday, with fees to offset costs, but the committee preferred not to charge students. The board approved a trial, and other actions included slow-learning class support, a pay raise for Edward Travers, an optional guidance program for November, noon dismissal for interviews, and steps to protect Reynolds School shed from vandalism.
The Zoning Board of Review voted to lift part of the ban on the Bristol County Medical Center pharmacy, allowing service to nonpatients but restricting an external sign. Opponents argued the change unfair to nearby residents, while proponents said a window sign would suffice. In a separate action, Ralph O Rego withdrew a sanitary landfill petition after opposition from residents and real estate interests.
Catina criticizes recent stories while Council President Sousa defends privacy as GOP links emerge to Vaccaro win. Report notes Democrats sealcoat driveways on election day and GOP leaders monitor WM administration for campaign leverage ahead of 1964 race.
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