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15 THE HARTFORD COURANT: June 30, tn 3rd ED Willimantic Proposed Rt. 1-84 Generally Favored by Town Leaders MANSFIELD I "1 Ajl Proposed Extension of 1-84 from Windham to Rhode Island Line drawn up by the consulting firm the advisability" of the route jlem in his town. Wagner said the only thingirelieve traffic pressure from Wil-jto see the town cut up by a that "concerned" him was the I limantity Lariviere said, thcre-jroad." possibility the selected route' by reducing the amount of noise The proposed route, which ommended because it "would be aviable connection to the Rhode Island study corridor." Wagner said the proposed taking a dip in the southern part and have not had a chance to fully study the report. Even though the top officials route would go through the New Haven Trap Rock Co. area where strip mining has "raped" might lead to a jetport in north Sterling First Selectman Rob and air pollution in an urban Gray said would pass half a eastern Connecticut.

ert P. Jordan doesn't want his area and spreading it over a mile from his house, will not town to have anything to do largely undeveloped section of were not unanimous in their acceptance of the proposed 22.3 mile highway, six out of the eight thought the proposed cor with that southerly section, the earth. He said the 100-foot Jetport Proposal deep gravel pits, covering 30 to The proposed jetport would 40 acres, would have to be filled need an ultra-modern highway in before a highway could be I complex connecting Rhode Is- ridor would cause less damage commenting "Most of what I have to say you couldn't print." Needless "Dip" help the economy of his town and will simply be "a route between Hartford and Providence," Gray said. Gray said he is being "realistic" in not fighting the road claiming he "could not build the state. While Lariviere said he sym-phasized with the families that will have to relocate and those who will be close to the highway, but he thinks the road is built.

than the other proposed routes. of his town. While Stenhouse said he doesn't have any "specific feelings" about the construction of 1-84 he suggests towns along the route start preparing for growth by appointing planning commissions. Looking Ahead Windham's First Selectman Eugene Lariviere and Plain-field's First Selectman David Wagner are two of the more vocal proponents of 1-84 and the route that has been recommended. "1-84 is needed in this area," Jordan says his town would The town manager of Killmg- rather have the super highway ly and the first selectman in continue on the Connecticut necessary for the growth and ill- enough opposition to it." Turnpike into Rhode Island in timate good of the communitv.

I The first selectman did sav By GEORGE GOMBOSSY WILLIMANTIC Top executive officials of towns that will be directly affected by the construction of 1-84 from Windha-mto the Rhode Island state line generally favor the route that has been recommended to the state Department of Transportation by a Wethersfield consulting firm. Out of eight towns that will be directly affected by the proposed $139 million super highway complex that will eventually connect Hartford to Provior ence, four first selectmen are very much in favor of the route proposed by Charles A. Maguire and Associates, one first selectman is not convinced 1-84 will help his town but will support the route, and the other three officials have some objections to the proposal. The majority of the officials contacted by The Courant had recently received the 165 page environmental impact report stead of taking a "dip." He says land, Massachusetts and Connecticut and Wagner said he is afraid proponents of the jetport would find just such a location within five miles of Plainfield. Lariviere, who has been fighting for 1-84 since he first entered politics three years ago, says he prefers the proposed route over an alternate that would have passed within 1,200 feet of the North Windham Ele the three-mile' would needlessly take "more virgin "You can't be using the highways every day driving through people's backyards, and say 'but you can't build a highway in my he said.

"Two Cars" Ecologists land" and would increase the route selected probably causes the least amount of damage. Clifford B. Green, Brooklyn's first selectman, says the route recommended is "very good." He said he didn't think the The proposed route, Wagner said, is far enough away from the population center of town that it won't cause a relocation problem and still close enough to residential areas so that full use could be made of the highway. The first selectman says he feels the proposed route would provide his constituents "maximum benefit at minimum cost." The proposed highway is also "making us think of the future," Wagner said, because the town is enacting zoning regulations in preparation for the growth expected from the chances of Quadock Brook flooding. Sterling were both concerned about a small section of the proposed road that would cut through both communities.

The Maguire study recommends that 1-84 overlap the Connecticut Turnpike for about two miles in Killingly and then take a southerly course for about three miles through Killingly and the northern part of Sterling, ending up on the Rhode Island state line. This three-mile section would force disloctaion of nine families. Wagner said, "its going to be The first selectman suggested quite an asset to the community. It is making us think of the mentary School recommended route would that ppnlnCTlctc whr hairo Viir, The proposed route would bei iha "too much damage" to 2,000 feet away from the school be more effective if they! since it would go and Lariviere said there is a i mnstlv nnHPvoinTwi The first selectman said residents of his town and Killingly along with those across the state line in Foster, R.I., would rather have 1-84 continue on the Connecticut Turnpike. Killingly's Town Manager P.

Gary Stenhouse agreed with 1 i future." Not only will 1-84 shorten the amount of time it takes a Plain-field resident to drive into Hartford, Wagner said, but the proposed route would also help clean up an environmental prob- car manufacturers to build pol "high spot" between the school and the proposed road that should act as a buffer area. The four lane highway would land. Green said he didn't want, to discuss possible economic effects the route could have on Brooklyn. The environmental impact re Jordan saving he cant see port says this section was rec Qualifications Board Supports Proposal lution free cars. "The same people who complain about highways," Lariviere said, "have two or three cars." "In one breath they say they are against highways but are adding to the pollution problem," he said.

Hampton's first selectman thinks the proposed highway is just fine, because it barely touches his town. Charles Halbach, who says he has "no objection" to 1-84 and is "not really in favor" of the highway, said he will support the proposed route since "it Members were split r5 on.theied against rehiring Nelligan, Retain Rails Use, Citizens To Ask BOSTON (AP) Petitioners said they would present Gov. Francis W. Sargent Thursday at least 2,000 signatures endorsing continued use of railroads to solve Massachusetts' commuter problems. "It is becoming increasingly apparent that cities cannot accommodate the cars the ex- move to rehire Nelligan.

were previously appointed to Before the board decided to Compromise Motion Times to place the second of Dr. Arthur Buchbinder pre- tnree advertisements for the su-sented a compromise motion perintendent's position in its that would have included in the Sunday PaPer brought on a ver-s i committee all 10 bal battle at tne meeting, members of the Board of Educa- Nelligan accused Dr. Sandler name itself the screening com serve on a superintendent recruiting committee. Objections Raised Some board members object of being because he called the New York Times after Nelligan's secretary told Dr. doesn't take taxable property frnm tho tnwn anH thk nl bg daily- Nor Sandler why the advertisement ed to Mrs.

Ahern taking the initiative in contacting residents and asking them if they would be willing to serve on such a committee if the board approved her recommendations. Those board members who presumably voted against rehiring can our aiminismng land re By GEORGE GOMBOSSY WILLIMANTIC In an unprecedented move, the Board of Education decided Wednesday night to solicit residents' opinions on what qualifications the new school superintendent should have. After voting to make the whole Board of Education the screening committee for persons applying for the school superintendent's position, board members voted overwhelmingly in favor of setting up a public hearing where residents of Win dham. Columbia, Willington, and Canterbury could give the screening committee their ideas on what kind of a superintendent the school system needs (residents from the three towns outside of Windham send their children to the local high school). Split Vote The Board of Education is in the process of searching for a mittee and allow for an open hearing, members voted down a proposal that would have allowed citizen participation on the committee.

David Philips board member, recently suggested in a memo to Mrs. Marion Ahern, board chairman, that the board consider appointing a "broadly based" screening committee made up of three members of the board and to be elected by the board, three teachers chosen by the Windham Education Association, two administrators, and four members of the community who Would also be elected by the board. Mrs. Ahern, who claimed she tion and would have nine members of the community, according to Philip's formula. Tb motion, however, was de-Mrs.

Susan Anderson, who was elected chairman of the screening committee over the objections of Mrs. Ahern, Dr. Buchbinder and Ternullo, said she hoped the hearing would not "be in terms of personalities" but would rather give the board an idea of what kind of a superintendent residents want. Revised Decision The board then voted to make iteself the screening committee Criticism Heard Dr. Sandler, who had prepared a written statement, spoke more harshly of the "madame chairman." Referring to the names recommended by Mrs.

Ahern, Dr. Sandler said it was "Mrs. Ahern 's screening committee and not a reflection of the Board of Educatioin." "I could also appoint a screening committee and not a reflection of the Board of Edacation." "I could also appoint a screening committee but I don't have that kind of arrogance to impose tha kind of a committee," he said. Margaret Bruce came to Mrs. Ahern's defense saying she didn't think other board members have anything to be "resentful" about.

She said Mrs. Ahern was recommending a screening committee to "speed" things up. Mrs. Ahern, said the people she recommended could "speak for themselves and are not Mrs. Ahern's committee." did not appear.

Nelligan accused Dr. Sandler of checking on the secretary's "story." Mrs. Blake, board member, responded by saying she didn't think it was right for Nelligan or the school secretary to reprimand Dr. Sandler in public. Dr.

Sandler said he called the New York Times to find out if the advertisements were to run consecutively. Lariviere, obviously amazed has the least effect." Scotland's First Selectman G. Nelson Perry will support the proposed route because "it will do the least damage" to his town. Financial Pick-up? Perry said he is not convinced that 1-84 will "pick us up" financially but plans to support it because "it may do us some good. We just have to hope that it will do some good." Lewis J.

Gray, Canterbury's sources tolerate the expressways themselves," said the petition distributed Wednesday at North Station by Citizens for Rail Transportation (CRT). CRT said Massachusetts has one of the largest rail systems in the East with more than 300 miles of track in the Boston area alone. A spokesman said 15,000 persons use the Boston Maine and Penn Central daily. Solar Eclipse To Greet Democratic Convention MIAMI, Fla. (AP) There will be a total eclipse of the sun Nelligan also were quick to note the majority of those recommended by Mrs.

Ahern to serve on the committee were pro-Nel-ligan. Commenting on his suggestion for a "broadly based" screening committee, Philips said he was just "running up the flag to see if anyone would salute." But Mrs. Ahern, Philips said, "not only saluted, but ran up the flagpole, pulled the banner down, and ran off with the flag." Philips said he just could not support "the actions of the chairman." at the bickering between board and allow for the hearing. Mrs. Bruce and Sebastian thought the board wanted such a committee, went ahead and Ternullo both expressed skepti members and Nelligan, left the! first selectman, says he is op-meeting muttering loud enough Posed to tne h'ghwav, andr.th? so that reporters could hear, 1 proposed route but will not fight "Tt' imnnssihlp r-nnlHn't hp-Jt.

contacted 12 persons asking them if they would be willing to serve on the committee. new school superintendent since i aon i nave enuugn muscie cism about the hearing. Mrs. Bruce said the idea of having a hearing was too "Utopian" and Ternullo complained that it would "cause a lot of trouble" Iieve it if I didn't see it. on the day the Democratic Na- the earlier failed to re- Philips, Mrs.

Ruth Blake and tn etnn np ain. nisi naie i u.r -j uuiid uonvenr nn starts anri a hire Dr. William Nelligan for Dr. Melvin Sandler, three board team of Miami physicists plans another term as superintendent. I members who presumably vot to seize the chance to learn by having debates between pro Library To Hold Daily Story Hour more about the sun's outer U.S.

Chess Expert Wants More Money REYKJAVIK. Iceland (AP) and anti-Nelligan forces in the community. Tire Study The July 10 solar event will Voters May See 2nd School Plan Bobbv Fischer has made he the last total eclipse of the The board also voted to have Nelligan re-investigate the cost Throughout July WILLIMANTIC A daily story hour for children in Grades 2 of putting studded tires on six last-minute demand for morel sun seen from North America money to play in the world 1 until 1979. according to Univer-chess championship against sity of Miami Physics Chair-Russian Boris Spassky, it'man Joseph G. Hirschberg.

formed sources said Thursday. He P'ans to take five scholars River" finished in four or five years, according to Buchbinder. school buses that will be travel school, built around the turn of school south of the Willimantic the century. River and allocated $1,000 for Windham voters turned downL through 5 is scheduled to begin "I'm hopeful the community tt'l lllO CHI 4. Monday at 3:30 p.m.

in the children's department of the Willi will approve the Natchaug addi jidw uv a vine ui The committee discussed the 437-388 in a referendum June 12 proposed additions to the North tions," said Buchbinder. "The additions are critical for providing education to five or six They reported that the 29- Prince toward island. Cana-year-old American challenger da- where scientific sent an ultimatum to will be used to mcas-Iceland Chess Federation "two' "re light from the sun's corona. Windham Elementary School mantic Public Library. Members of Rosemary Dion's Eastern Connecticut State College childrens literature class with the finance board at its By MARK MELADY WILLIMANTIC Voters here will likely go another round with a plan to renovate the Nat-chaug Elementary School, this time with a proposal that is $212,000 cheaper than the one defeated in a town-wide referendum two weeks ago.

The Board of Finance Thursday gave the school needs study committee permission to ask the selectmen for a town meeting to decide the fate of a $996,000 plan to renovate ths hundred youngsters that is or three days ago," saying hej noon meeting at the Shell Cha equal to the other elementary would not show up unless he plan to continue the daily pro teau Restaurant. schools. ing on Mountain and Machine Shop Hill roads during the winter. This action was taken after First Selectman Eugene Lariviere said he thought the $2,200 figure given to him by the board as the cost for the additional safety feature was too high. Lariviere, who does not usually attend Board of Education meetings, said his investigation shows that it would cost Roddy's Bus Co.

about $400 extra a feated after board members complained that a 19-member "We were very pleased that the finance board was receptive to our plan and fully supportive of our position on Natchaug," said Dr. Arthur K. Buchbinder, chairman of the study committee. The finance board also granted the committee permission to seek a sight for an elementary Proposed Additions Tropical Fish Food Small brine shrimp thrive in the water of the Great Salt Lake and are harvested and "Approval is also important if gram through July. A meeting for children in Grades 3 through 5 is scheduled got 30 per cent of the gate receipts on top of the unprecedented sums alreadv guaran- The proposed additions in the school is to function as a clude eight classrooms, two sci truly community school," said iused for tropical fish food.

for Monday at 1:30 p.m. to plan teed. Buchbinder. ence rooms, two seminar rooms and expansion of the existing media center to double its pre Buchbinder said the commit a program involving tum-maK-! ing. tee's three phases are no alter Also scheduled this week is native solutions to the communi ty school needs, but mterde sent size.

"We are working with architects now on the North Windham additions," said Buchbin pendent of each other. Two Aldermen Appointed To Recreation Committee der," and we expect to have a screening committee would be "unwieldy." year to equip six buses with studded tires instead of $2,200. The first selectman said the reason he was questioning the firm price sometime this sum Man Arrested On Fire Charge pre-school story hour Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. and Thursday at 1:30 p.m. In addition, a story hour for children in Kindergar-j ten through Grade 2 is planned! for Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.

Horror Film "The House of Wax," a horror! film starring Vincent Price is scheduled to be shown at the Willimantic Public Library! mer. night now we are deter mining the means of construc tion." $2,200 figure was because when the budget comes to a town The student committee has DeCarli's Express, Inc. Will Be Closed Monday, July 3rd Moving To New Facilities At: 13 John Fitch Boulevard South Windsor, Connecticut NEW PK0NE 289-4351 WILLIMANTIC A Hartford man was arrested meeting he would have to de assigned to priority to the Nat fend it. However, the $2,200 re Thursday on charges that he quest would be included in the Thursday at 7 p.m. for children! falsely reported a fire.

in junior high and older. education budget. WILLIMANTIC Aldermen David Calchera and Robert Larned have been appointed to the new Recreation Committee, Mayor Florence Macfarlane announced Thursday. A third committee member is expected to be named after a new alderman is named to replace Alderman John Connor, who is resigning effective Saturday. The three-man standing Com mon Council committee is replacing a 15-member Recreation Commission.

According to the mayor this change is part of the city's plan to "streamline" local government. Mayor Macfarlane also announced the appointment of for mer Alderman David W. Fagan to the city Housing Authority. Fagan will fill the unexpired term of George Depathy who recently resigned. According to police, Donald Smith, 23, of 442 Prospect All programs are free and Apparently the $2,200 figure Hartford, was charged with chaug School work and claims it must be completed by the fall of 1973.

Phase II of the committee's overall plan is the additions to the North Windham School, which it claims must be completed by the spring of 1974. The committee hopes to have the new school "south of the falsely reporting an incident. was based on the cost of new I open to the public. tires. Lariviere said his re-1 search showed that the bus con- Kentucky Motto tractor used retreaded tires.

The motto of the Common- Smith was released on a $350 nonsurety bond and is scheduled 11 Verbal Battle wealth of Kentucky is: "United I The failure of the New York We Stand, Divided We Fall." to appear in Circuit Court here July 18..