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14-WANCMESTER h e r a l d . Wednesday. June 26. 1991 Irt$h From Page 1 Budget From Page 1 J .elected branches of town govem- Manchester CounUy Club, of which preference. If an income tax plan doesn’t tight budgetary times, when we ^tbem seemed to mold together. Irish he is a member. He faced similar I m not rulmg that out, (but) it’s pass. Republicans and moderate recognized that the way in which the sidd. But, the Republicaiis have been charges when he voted m favor of not something I want to do,” said Democrats are again readying a con state conducted its business required fianrlipalpr Irra l mads to feel less than comfortable hiring a town auditor who at one House Speaker Richard J. Balducci, ventional tax plan, based on keeping some looking a t” NEWSSTAND: 350 with the administration over the past time carried an insurance policy D-Newmgton. Ibesday. “I’d like to THURSDAY the sales tax at 8 percent and extend , The fee increases apply to such Volume 110, Number 229 HOME DELIVERED: 300 yetf md a half, he said. with his agency. Both conflict-oi-m- ihuiK. we ve made some movement.” ing it to items thk are now exempt, things as boat registration, child day JUNE 27.1991 TWELVE PAGES Manchester, CT — A City of Village Charm IHA said be was sure some mem terest cases were dropped soon His preference is to have commit such as gasoline and inexpensive care center licenses, fur breeding bers ^ die administration will look afterward. ments for enough votes to pass a tax clothing. licenses, milk examiners, shellfish at his dedsion not to run again as and spending plan before sending Irish also said that he was disap W einer has threatened to shut surveying, crematories and youth **an accomplishment on their part.” any bill to the floor. pointed that several of his goals, down all but the most essential state camps. The Democrats on the board may such as creating a teen center in Balducci estimated that as many government services as of midnight Sportsmen’s fees also would go also feel the same, he said, admit- as S3 of the 88 House Democrats Manchester and the direct election Sunday, the last day of the current up. For example, the hunting favor some income tax plan. Some tinB that charges of conflict of inter for the mayor, were never fulfilled. budget year, if a budget isn’t in fishing license tees would go from Board fuzzy about television coverage est Jhive taken their toll on his en- 76 votes are needed for passage. Es place by then. , $9 to $15 and trapping licenses ditisiasm as a public oKIcial and timates range no higher than 10 for Work continued on a “ctmtinuing “If we can get it up to the quality that Cox Cable can accept, When asked if the lack of his would go from $16 to $25. By SCOTT B. BREDE Horn said she is in favor of televising the meetings even may have affect^ his business, the Republicans in the House who resolution” that would keep govern then we should do it immediately,” he said. I Official warns about name on the Republican ballot will The bill was tqtproved 135-0 after Manchester Herald though the quality of the broadcasts would be inferior to those W J. Irish Insurance Agency as well. hurt his party’s chances for main would vote for an income tax. ment functioning for a couple of more than three hours of debate, and of the Board of Directors’ meetings. But Terry Bogli, a fellow Democrat on the board, disagreed fireworks use.------- Page 3. Last year. Irish was slapped with taining their majority on the board, Weicker, who favors an income weeks or a month while the budget now goes to the Senate. MANCHESTER — Dissension among members of the Board member Malcolm Barlow, a Democrat, has been with Barlow. Bogli said that being on television might make WBIIy Irish tax, vetoed the bipartisan no-in charges of conflict of interest when Irish said it depends on who battle continues. The Connecticut Business and In Board of Education is blocking the school board’s meetings pushing to get the meetings televised for the past few months. some of the board members, including herself, self-conscious. I (aolfere have a ball at tour on the lease extension for come-tax budget that cleared the he voted rqilaces him on the ballot. Meanwhile, the House on Ties- dustry Association, the state’s from appearing on cable television. Earlier this year, the board voted unanimously to televise its “It may limit what is sometimes already a limited dialogue,” ney____ ............... Page 3. “They may come up With some General Assembly earlier this day tq)proved a package of spending largest business lobby, in the mean While some members say they want to get the meetings on meetings, Barlow said. However, some have changed their she said. “I agree that it will bring us closer to the public, but body even more recognizable t h a n month, forcing lawmakers into the cuts and fee increases totaling $21 time is urging its members to send the air as soon as possible, others fear the image the board will feelings on the subject since the vote. I’m not sure the board is ready for that type of involvement.” myself,” he said, adding that he in current special session. I New Instant lottery game million. The proposals came from telegrams to lawmakers asking them project via cable television. “Some of the board members are concerned about the quality Bogli also said she was concerned with the costs of such a formed party leaders after the town Since then, several alternatives unveiled P a g e d . the Thomas Commission, which has to support a plan similar to Weick- “Some members are concerned that we won’t come off very of the program,” Barlow said, adding that the board’s meeting Health From Page 1 budget was adopted that he would have been floated. not run again. been studying state government ef er’s, with a fert income tax rate and professional,” said Republican board member Jan Horn. room does not provide the best lighting for such a project. Please see MEETINGS, page 12. Among the newest is the so-called ficiency for the past 18 months. Although, Irish is the first cuts in the sales and business taxes. term care insurance that isn’t worth now in force and the number is ex 3-3-3 plan, crafted by Rep. J. Peter The package, said Rep. William Republican director to publicly an CBIA has set iq> a toll-free {kione much more than the paper it’s writ pected to double by the year’s end. Fusscas, R-Marlborough. He R. Dyson, D-New Haven, co-chair line to send the telegram, which will ten on,” said Rep. Ron Wyden, D- nounce his plans for the fall elec proposed a 3 percent income tax, a 3 The seniOT citizens, who planned tion, apparently his fellow party man of the Apixopriations Commit cost $9.75 to send to the caller’s two Slovenia Oie. to testify on Capitol Hill today, went percent sales tax and eliminating, or tee, came about as “the result of legislators. The Health Insurance Association members on the board will all seek “sunsetting” the whole thing after undercover as part of an investiga re-election. of America maintains there are tion by two House subcommittees three years. It would then be up to Body found good, affordable policies available Irish, 44, is serving his first term the 1994 General Assembly to come that also surveyed state insurance as a director. He said he had no Annual Sidewalk Sale Days clashes at Gay City from reputable companies. departments about problems with iq> with a new tax plan. Prances Saunders, 84, of plans of resigning before the end of Connecticut now has no tax on HEBRON — The body of a long-term care policies. his term. Thurs., June 27-Sat., June 30 Cleveland, said she met with two in- wages. The sales tax is 8 percent. 40-year-old Glastonbury n ^ suradee agents who frightened her 1/2 Price on Selected grow was found Wednestlay morning with Warnings that she could lose at a lake in Gay City State Park, her life savings and “either lied Paper Goods officials said tciday. Economy From Page 1 No foul play is suspected in about certain things or failed to in By TONY SMITH the death of Frank J. Bresnock form me about important limita 50%-80% Off The Associated Press tions.” history. of 3.7 percent in the first quarter, declines and businesses added jobs of 180 Cedar Ridge Drive, Glas “I felt cheated and foolish,” she The pessimists contend that a down, significantly from a 6.3 per in May for the first time in nearly a Discontinued Gift Items LJUBLJANA, Yugoslavia — tonbury, said Dan Stebbins, a spokesman of. the state Depart said. T can only imagine how some- large overhang of personal debt will cent jump in the fourth quarter. The year. Yugoslav troops took over a border ment of Public Safety. (me who actually buys one of these hold consumer spending back while big improvement refleoed lower TOiiktngTOdl&ttdi post in Slovenia today after ex instability in the banking sector and energy prices. The government said 'fiiesday that changing gunfire with soldiers of the Stebbins said the state Medi policies must feel when they find cal Examiner’s office was cem- out later that the ctMnpany won’t continued weakness in conunercial Many economists have been orders for “big ticket” durable goods itWtNOMipdCMM tm.