12 May 1972
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Newspaper
Westport News
Location
Westport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1972
Page
1
Backers of the Recreation Commission proposed marina off Hendricks Point say opponents’ arguments are answered in the commission’s plan. The board of selectmen will hear pros and cons tomorrow at 1 15 p m in the Town Courtroom after a prior session on beach rules.
The Board of Selectmen and the Recreation Commission will hold a public hearing tomorrow to decide if Birchwood Townhouses residents gain beach privileges and whether to proceed with a $1.9 million Hendrick's Point marina project. The session opens at 12:15 p.m. with the beach topic.
Anti-war demonstrators involved in last Tuesday’s sit in at the Saugatuck Bridge mobilize supporters for a Saturday program. A 11 a.m. Town Hall lawn vigil and a Main Street march follow a morning car cavalcade along State and Main Streets. Police Chief Louis Rosenau is aware of the plans. After Tuesday’s 27 arrests, five area lawyers volunteer to question, then marina talks resume. The First Selectman faces criticism over beach stickers as beach access remains the right of town taxpayers. A marina committee defends past site choices at Hendrick’s Point against alternatives proposed since 1959.
Planning and Zoning Commission cancels the Kowalsky gravel pit hearing due to lack of a formal application. The required engineering study by Albertson Sharp and Backus was not ready, delaying submission to First Selectman John Kemish.
A Bridgeport conference on solid waste disposal presented the region’s mounting refuse problems. Federal and state officials, including Daniel Lufkin and John Kemish, warned Westport and neighboring towns may be in the tightest spots amid a growing crisis and looming regional and statewide plans.
A clipped notice hints at legislative action on DDD repeal and related topics. Readers are directed to pages three for details. The brief suggests continued coverage across sections, with follow up on mall tax rate and a tracksters feature later in the edition.
Special Education Director Claire Gold sees the $1.2 million state construction grant as the largest yet under the Special Education Act. Hartford will reimburse Westport for two additions at Coleytown Elementary and one at Coleytown Junior High, aimed for completion by September 1974. Integrating disabled students with peers is viewed as essential to long term self sufficiency.
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