17 Jan 1973
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Newspaper
Westport News
Location
Westport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1973
Page
1
RTM representative Woody Klein rebuts Associate Town Planner James Ross who warned Westport’s zoning breakdown is inevitable. Klein urges preserving town character and questions pushing for more commercial growth amid regional development pressures. Continued on page 17.
The Board of Finance approved only one half-year maintenance position for Vincent Rotondo and the Public Works Department, $3,597 for six months, despite a critical backlog. Rotondo and Chairman John Leeming voiced disappointment as they warned of deteriorating town facilities and numerous deferred repairs across Town Hall, the town garage, Lyman Building, and firehouses.
With two members absent the Board of Finance postponed action on the 146000 dollar mini-bus funds until Saturday January 27. Chairman John Leeming said the four members present want full board attendance and a decision is planned for the January 27 budget session. He called the project a major one and emphasized full board consideration.
Freshman Senator George Guidera of Weston co chairs the Judiciary Committee as Connecticut weighs a capital punishment bill. Governor Meskill backs nine crimes including murder, with debate over second narcotics offenses and outcomes for officers. Westport figures Lyons Nevas and Bingham weigh in on potential limits and life imprisonment options.
Brief item notes a bar rock pile and directs readers to page LWV study and pay details. The fragmentary article hints at a local feature page inside the newspaper with related notices and odds and ends.
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