Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-01
Board of SeIectmen.

Report the Strengthening of West
 River-BIlIs Approved and Licenses
 Recommen Beaver Pond Mat
 ter Under Consideration IH Committee.
 regular meeting of the Board of Select men was held last evening, Present, Select men Andrew (presiding), Reynolds, Cooper, Feldman, Hart and Foote.
 The committee appointed to consider the straightening of West river, between Martin street and Derby avenue, reported that they had heard parties in interest and had endeav- ored to make themselves familiar with the To- cality and the work proposed to be done. The committee find that the strengthening of said stream is necessary for the proper drain age and sewerage of grounds and premises in the vicinity of West Chapel street, and is also necessary to protect and preserve the public health in the western portion of the city. The committee therefore recommend that the board pass 8 vote to commence and do the work of strengthening the channel in accordance with law as provided in House bill No. 160.
 The committee further recommend that the city of New Haven make a survey and map containing description of the lands, streams and water courses for the purpose of doing said work. That the city agree and obligate itself to pay one-halt the expense of straightening said water course, and that said city also agree that the new channel shall be the dividing line be- tween the town and city of New Haven and will cause a petition to be made to the next Legislature to validate the change, and that the said city of New Haven will defray one half of the expense of constructing perma- nent bridge with stone abutments and iron
 
 line of West Chapel street at the point where the said channel when straightened shall cross said West Chapel street.
 The committee further recommend that the work be commenced as soon as the sur- vey and map shall be made, and said city of New Haven shall have agreed and obligated itself as aforesaid and the other provisions of the act are complied with.
 The report was signed by the entire com. nnittee, consisting of l.. Feldman, James Rey- holds and F. H. Hart. It is understood that the report was drawn by Town Agent Rey- holds, with the approval of the committee.
 Selectman Foote favored the report of the
 Attorney Hamilton, who was present, thanked the board for their prompt action and said that he believed nearly every prop erty holder in that vicinity would second him in his suggestion.
 The Committee on Roads and Bridges re- ported that Blake street bridge was practical ly completed and had been thoroughly in- spected by them.
 Selectman Hart suggested that the matter of liquor licenses during the coming year be referred to committee to inquire and re- port, instead of being considered by the full board as formerly. Laid over until next meeting.
 Selectman Hart moved that the Committee on Roads and Bridges be empowered to ar range with Messrs. Bradley and Forbes, of the New Haven ssAnnex,'' and formerly se- 1ectmen, to care for the roads and bridges in that part of the town until Janurry l, 1882. The vote was passed.
 It was voted that the city government be notified of the action of the town regarding the straightening of West River.
 Mrs. Wright, of Kimberly avenue, peti- toned for line of division fence to be es- tablished between her property and that of a property owner adjoining. The petition was referred to Selectmen Cooper and Feldman to inquire and report
 Several petitions of parties who desired to be appointed enrolling officers were received and ordered on file.
 A notice was received from Hon. David P. Nichols, State Treasurer, informing the Board that the State tax is fixed at one and one-half mills on the dollar, and that for the town of New Haven the tax amounts to $71, ,596. 89 on the grand list of 1880. The amount is pay able on the 10th day of November, 1881.
 A liquor license was recommended to Tim othy Callahan, 323 East street, and beer license to Bernard Klbride, of 52 Day street
 Bills were approved as follows :.,Almshouse account $1, ,564. .93, general account $1, ,936.- 70, outside poor $2s0. 75, roads and bridges $414.5O, construction STOPS, salaries $333.- 34. Adjourned.
 After the adjournment the committee on Beaver Pond Improvements held meeting and considered action to be taken in the fu- ture It was voted to visit the locality again on Tuesday afternoon next at 3 o'clock, and Town Agent Reynolds, of the committee, was requested to invite Benjamin Moves, Pro- lessor Brewer, Joel F. Gilbert, General S. E. Merwin and the full Board of Selectmen to accompany them.