Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-05-23
LOCAL NEWS
Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

MONDAY Eve May 81.
The petitions of Lee Sprague, E. & G. Par
fridge, A. G. Brown, and VIM. H. Foley, for the
usual building privileges while repairing their es-
tates, were granted.
s. Howes & Company were licensed to ex-
hibit their circus and menagerie on the 25th in
slant.
Joseph Perham had permission to exhibit his
seven mile mirror
The petition of Charles Temple, to be appoint
ed City Liquor Agent, was laid on the table.
The petition of B. S. Luther and others. to
have lamp erected in front of the Worcester
House Block, was referred, in concurrence, to
the Committee on Lighting Streets.
The petition of Joseph Pratt and others, to
have the City fix the boundaries of Mill Brook
from Temple street to the bridge near the mill
of Willard, Williams, & Company, was referred
to the Committee on Water.
The petition OF James Green and others, that
George street be made public highway, was re-
ferred to Committee, to ascertain if the abut-
tors, in the premises, have complied with certain
conditions
An order from the Probate Court in relation to
the removal of the guardianship over Rufus
Briggs, was referred to the City Solicitor, with
instructions to oppose the removal
An order of notice, the petition of John E.
Bacon and Others, in relation to new road from
Quinsigamond Village, to this city, referred to
the Committee the petition of A. H. Waters,
was referred to the City Solicitor, in concurrence,
with instructions to oppose the same.
On the petition of c. Rogers, that Sycamore
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sued made returnable on Saturday, June Sd, at
two o'clock p. m.
An order was adopted, in concurrence, that the
Committee on the Fire Department ascertain and
report where lot of land can be found, and the
cost thereof, on which to build an engine house
for Engine No 5.
The Committee to whom was referred the petit
ton of ]. X. L. Pickford, of Tatnic, for compen-
saton for damages to his property, in consequence
of the breaking up of the ice on his pond, report
ed that he have leave to withdraw. Adopted in
concurrence.
1t was ordered, in concurrence, that the Engi-
neers of the Fire Department be authorized to
take charge of the engine recently purchased
from A. NJ. Roberts & Co.-that they also have
power to purchase five hundred feet of hose-to
complete and equip the Hook & Ladder Company
to repair the Engine on Main street-and to
introduce gas into Engine Houses, l, 2, and 3-a
sum not exceeding $1,000 to be appropriated for
these purposes.
The Commissioners of Hope Cemetery were
authorized to settle all claims and controversies
concerning lots in said cemetery. They were,
also, empowered TO make arrangements with the
owners of lots on RaccoOn Plain
Jacob Willis had leave to withdraw, on his
claim for damages in consequence of walking off
the bank in front of the Court House.
The petition of the City Marshal to have a
lamp on Spring street, was referred to the Com
mittee on Lighting Streets.
The Commissioner of Highways was authorized
to make such alteration in the bridge over the
pond of J. K. L. Pickford, as he may Judge re-
quisite.
The petition of Rev. W. T. Sleeper and others
that the sidewalk on Summer street be graded
from the Missionary Chapel to Front street,
referred to the Committee on Sidewalks.
In Executive SeSSion.-The resignation of Eb.
Flagg as day policeman, was accepted.
The matter of the City Liquor Agency was
brought up, and, after some discussion, laid on
the table for week
The City Marshal was instructed to remove an
awning in front of the estate of Wm,~R Hooper,
on Thomas street, unless, in one week, it is rails
ed foot above the lamp.
The Committee on Shade Trees and Public
Grounds, to whom was referred the memorials of
Levi Lincoln and John Hammond respecting the
new Common, and who were also empowered to
ascertain upon what terms Messrs. Lincoln and
Hammond would take back the land purchased
for the Common, reported that they refused to
propose any terms whatever Report accepted.
The Board adjourned for one week.