Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-12-23
INCREASED WATER SUPPLY.
A Committee Appointed 10 Investigsto--
Mr.. CroweIl VIII Put In n Pumping
station at west River.

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There was large attendance of voters
at the town hall Tuesday evening at the
special village meeting called for the pur-
pose Of appointing a committee to employ
an engineer to make an investigation with
reference to better water supply for the
village.
The meeting was called to order by Col.
Hooker, who read the warrant. He also
said that the bailiffs in calling the meeting
were acting in the interests Of the citizens
Of the village and what they had demand
ed. 1t was well known that our present
water supply was insufficient and for this
reason the act was introduced in the last
legislature. He spoke in a general way of
the substance of the act
Hon. f. w. Stoddard said that he de-
sired to make a statement at the request of
Mr.. Crowell. The supply had been insult
ticient, especially for street purposes, and
at some times for fire purposes Mr..
Crowel recognized this fact two years ago,
when he intended to construct another
large reservoir in the west part of the
town, but the plans had been frustrated,
owing to difficulty with mill owners, and
suit in equity was now pending. Mr.
Crowell had delayed in making other ar
rangements, hoping for an amicable settle
ment with the mill owners. He had been
unable to do this and had therefore order
ed pipe for a pumping station at the West
river, which would secure supply of 500
900 to 100000 gallons a day. The pipe
would be laid as soon as possible in the
spring. This arrangement would give an
ample supply. Mr.. Stoddard said he wish
ed to make the simple statement, that the
voters might see whether they desired to
appoint a committee.
DR.. Gale said that it was important that
the village have a suitable supply of water.
There ought to be some guarantee that the
plans would he carried out. The village
ought not to remain without being sure.
He also spoke Of the enormous waste from
the present reservoir.
Hon. b. ID. Harris agreed with DR.. Gale,
and thought the meeting should act DELHI
erately by the appointment of a committee
TO take the whole matter under considera-
ton. At present we have not sufficient
data and facts, and the committee could
get at them more definitely. Mr.. Harris
said all were agreed as TO the necessity Of
the case. \ larger supply was essential to
the safety Of the village. After care and
deliberation we should decid- upon the
quickest easiest and safest plan for an in
creased supply Mr.. Harris closed by urg-
ing the appointment of a committee who
may consult an engineer. and recommend
ed that the chair appoint five judiciOus and
fair-minded citizens DR.. Gale moved
that the appointment be with the provision
that the committee shall consult instead of
may consult and after some discussion Mr..
Harris accepted the amendment. Col.
Hooker named this committee, who are TO
report at a future meeting:
:. Dowev. DR.. George +. Gale, o. A.
Marshall.
Mr. Harris said that he did not care to
serve. but he was not excused. GOV. Full
Ter said that he did not wish to serve I'M
less the work could be done well and thor
ouehly. which would entail expense. He
referred 10 the plaDs for water notrer IN
the Connecticut river. which cost $500 to
5000. but this report was complete and in
telligibe to all. A report. such as should