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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1966
Page
1
Bristol High School dedication plans front the School Building Committee with tentative dates in late November. Officials weigh choosing November 26 or 27 to unveil the new facility while aiming to avoid winter delays.
The first mackerel run in 25 years draws crowds to Bristol waters off State and Church Streets as anglers report abundant fish of three sizes. Captain Manny Sousa says the mackerel are mobile, seen in Taunton and Providence rivers, with visitors coming from Massachusetts to fish the dock.
Parishioners of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church host a grand ball marking their golden jubilee. The 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. event at the State Armory features a gold and white night club setting, Russ Terry’s orchestra, and a 10:30 p.m. grand march led by John A. Carre.
Raymond DeLeo was reelected to lead the Republican Town Committee at a Monday evening re organization meeting. He will serve another term as chair with continued party leadership and direction amid internal discussions.
Town Treasurer Reynolds G. Northup told the town council that income from the new school bond proceeds totaled 99 483.28 with an additional 10 085.53 from surplus and capital fund investments, bringing added income to over 109 000 and boosting the June 30 cash balance to 186 924. Northup warned against borrowing for 1966 67 taxes, noting a favorable debt structure and ongoing tax pressure from rising school costs. He urged efficiency and economy across departments to meet expanding services and potential future tax increases.
The Bristol Town Council debated funding 5000 copies of the His torical Bristol pamphlet for the Bristol Junior Women's Club and discussed adding it to the U I Development Council publicity plan. The panel also approved fuel oil bids, rejected a kennel construction bid, and ordered four way stop signs with police presence at High and Bradford Streets. The meeting included questions from the GOP Town Committee chairman and a reminder that residents must have their name on the agenda to speak.
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