Kennedy^ Disputes CD Cost Figures Luednesdoy—V
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2 0 - KVfcJNING HERALD.Jues., Oct 21, 1980 Reqion---- — ----------------- -------- .... C Coventry seeks review of need for planner HaurliPBtpr »:o\ KVI'R\ — The resignation of Roy McLain, who said the vacancy performed "exceedingly well” in his tative to the Windham Regional nolly said he has been interviewing representative leaves Coventry Town Planner Gregory Padick, should not be advertised until staff four years in the post. “His work Planning Agency; and two vacancies candidates for a replacement and without a vqiop in th? regional effective Qct. 31, has prompted the needs are reviewed. He mentioned with the Planning and Zoning Com in the Town Highway Department. expects to make a recommendation organization. 'The- town.’s second Town Council to seek a review of the budget constraints which last mission. the council and myself has Schefisch had been part-time dog representative, Michael LitwinKa," whether the full-time position should year forced the council to consider been'invaluable." Connolly said. warden for 12 years, Connolly said, for appointment soon. resigned earlier this year and the Clear ■ be retained. cuts in town staff. The council also was notified Mon “under very trying conditions." Con- Desmone’s resignation as WRPA vacancy hasn’t been filled. la y p M v . I—n and cold tonight. The council, officially notified of , The council, receiving the .new day night of the Nov. 3 cptirement of W EATHER Details on page 2. Padick's resignation Monday night, Town Plan of Development Monday Robert Schefisch, canine control of asked Town Manager Frank Connolly night, also heard a plea from Marilyn ficer; the resignation of CETA Coventry to evaluate staff needs and report to Richardson' of. the Planning and employee Eugene Levesque, effec police dispatcher the council next month. Zoning Commission that Padick be tive Oct. 17, who was Schefisch’s Vol. C, No. 19 — Manchester, Conn., Wednesday, October 22, 1980 YOLR HOMETOWIS yEWSFAPER Since 1881 • 20c The staff review was replaced as soon as possible. assistant; the resignation of Ray recommended by council member The town manager said Padick had. mond Desmone, council represen gets back -pay settlement 1V-! COVENTRY — Police dispatcher erased, Connolly said. guarantees Ms. Blondell no loss of Carol A Blondell, suspended for four- The back pay was sought in a seniority, sick leave and vacation ac V / „ ^ : ® and-a-half months after her August grievance filed by the town police un cumulation as a result of the suspen Kennedy^ disputes Hdrse hurl in crash sion. 1979 arrest on drug .charges, has ion. The stipulated settlement received a cash settlement in her dis BOLTON— A horse van rollover the vehicle's brakes failed causing through the back of the van with a pute over back pay. on Bolton Center Road Saturday him to lose control of the vehicle special saw and Dr. Glaster and two The state Board of Arbitration and morning left one horse injured, the which rolled over onto its side. volunteers. David Drew and Frank vehicle occupants uninjured and the Mediation awarded $1,700 to Ms. Vernon approves The horse van was owned by the Intino, an EMT from the Connecticut Blondell last month, after the drug CD cost figures operator of the vehicle arrested on Bolton Riding Academy, Humane Society, and John Morianos, charges were dismissed in Rockville three counts. The Bolton Volunteer Fire Depart law enforcement officer, were inside Supreme Court. further stated, “that’s not the way Brent Cyr, 23, 165 Washington St., ment was called to the scene in case water system study By MARTIN KEARNS Faucher estimated a CD'require the van when a fire broke out in the Town ManagervFrank Connolly costs are going to go.” Vernon, was charged with operating of a fire and to get the horse out. front section Herald Reporter ment —one he has already dismissed said $1,200 of the total is being Sweeney has said the CD program a motor vehicle while his license was The van had been enroute to the By BARBARA RICIIMOINU ^that Manchester build the 130 returned to the town welfare depart Boulder Ridge area which would pre MANCHESTER - Advocates and would require the town to build about 2 housing units would add about 100 under suspension, operating an un Bolton Veterinary Hospital so the The fire, which was caused either Herald Reporlrr vent decreasing pressures and loss of opponents of a federal program ment. so the action cost Ip the town is* 130 units of lower-income housing. students to town schools. registered motor vehicle and misuse horse could be treated for leg by a short in the electrical systpm, or water service, particularly at upper designed to promote integration and of license plates. lacerations. a gas leakage, erupted three times Just $500.,The total amount of back >ERNON— The town engineer According to his calculation —which The state reimburses the town pay in dispute was $3,300. he said. elevations, during periods of high housing opportunities disagree over Trooper Richard Walsh, who in Dr. Eric Glaster, veterinarian, but was brought under control im was given permission Monday night he based on requirements of the about $670 for each school student, Ms. Blondell was-suspended from consumption. its educational costs, but the town federal Department of Housing and vestigated the accident, said Cyr was responded to the scene of the acci mediately. Two more Bolton Fire to spend up to $8,(XX) for a study of the Faucher said. The increase of 100 her post last summer alter her Aug. It also wants to provide a level of superintendent of schools today dis- ■ Urban Development —each allegedly taking a left turn on Clark. dent to help care for the horse. engines were brought to the scene to town's water company system. students would bring a proportionate 22 arrest on charges of possession of service on a system-wide basis which missed their arguments as household would include an average Road onto Bolton Center Road when The Bolton volunteers were riittinp stand bv. The approval came from the Town simplistic. increase in state funding of $67,000, mary«an'a“ Sh'd possession of a Council and the ^tudy will be directed would increase the quantity and of two children. according to Faucher. He claims ab hallucinogenic pressure of water made availabla-to' Joseph Sweeney, a former town The town spends about $2,500 on drug. She was to looking at the system as a whole director who opposes the federal sorbing these students would cost reinstated in January 1980 after court with specific emphasis on areas all customers. each student, according to Sweeney, less than the state funding. action provided for accelerated Another goal of the town is to Community Development Act grant who divided the town education 2 where there are known problems. Kennedy allowed that the scenario Bolton charter interest nil provide for expansion of the service program, charges it would cost the rehabilitation. Leonard Szczesny, the town budget by. the total number of Thomas Manning, commission chairman, sent letters area at three primary locations; town school system as much as $500,- described by Faucher was possible BOLTON — No one frorh the public attended the The matter was reviewed in engineer, said the basic problem with students to obtain his figure. but only if the variables worked to its to the chairmen of all town boards advising them of the East of Tunnel Road, south of the 000 annually. Robert Faucher, a Charter Revision Commission public hearing Monday Superior Court Sept. 3. and thb the system now is the fact there is Multiplying that figure by the es favor. “If the students came in (into times the commission would be discussing the portion of railroad bed and north of the Boulder social activist who has campaigned night. Commission members reviewed the transition and charges were dismissed. All police, nothing but six-inch mains. The timated 200 student increase, the school system) in Just the right miscellaneous positions section of the charter. the charter that applies to their respective board. court and procsecutor's records were Ridge development; an area at the to re-enter the CD program, claims it Sweeney arrived at the final $500,000. Time is set aside at each meeting for public comments. water company was privately owned would make money for the town. But places, if they lived in the places and The commission will delete some sections including a and was bought by the town several northwest corner of Warren Avenue Kennedy discounted the argument, if they elected the right courses,” the list of 26 ordinances, retain some sections including legal The next meeting is Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Com and Tunnel Road; and an area north Dr. James Kennedy, town saying it is impossible to talk about Atlanta police officials stand behind well- Police Departent to assist them in a baffling munity Hall. U.N. program years ago. It services some 940 superintendent of schools, contends ar^m en t might work out, Kennedy proceedings and leave some sections alone. customers in the Vernon Center of Maple Street, south of meaningful generalities when proJec said. known psychic Dorothy Allison, who flew to series of slayings and disappearances of 14 Tankerhoosen Reservoir and west of too many variables exist to accept Friday night area. ting abstract increases in students The maJor cost to the town Educa Atlanta Tuesday at the request of the Atlanta black children. (UPI photo) the railroad bed. either argument. The Manchester firm of Fuss & and educational costs. tion Department —about 80 percent VERNON — More than 200 Investigating the feasibility of Kennedy labeled the argument that O'Neill Inc.