Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-04-05

parUS Oh tne CITY neceSsllales lhe cohSoahp
enlargement Of the sewer system. The
method now followed of allowing assess
ments to be paid in five yearly in
stallments tends to the moro rapid building
of sewers in streets that have not had them.
This is undoubtedly beneficial and should DO
encouraged. The city engineer in his ro-
| port calls attention to IA trouble in the lower
| part of the city, caused by the inadequate
| size of the sewers, and suggests remedy.
| ! respectfully ask your attention to the mat
| ter. / would also call attention to the rec
| ommendaton of the city engineer regard
| ing the consideration of n sewer system for
that part of the city south of kilburn street
and west of st. Paul and Shelburne streets.
| A definite plan should be determined on be
! fore beginning the building of sewers in this
section. The practical completion of the
| extension of the main sewer into the lake
| will do away with the nuisance that has
existed at the mouth of the sewer for some
| years
STREETS.
| 1t is hoped that under the present system
of allowing payment for improvements in
the streets as to curbing and constructing
cutters or side walks, large amount of this
work may be done this season,
| 1t should be the constant aim of the city
! to spend AS large proportion of its avail
able funds as possible in the work of per
mancnt improvements of streets. The street
commissioners should decide as early i'll the
season as possible what work of this kind
should he DONE so that it may receive your
sanction. 1t is believed that the building
of properly constructed macaiamized streets
will be greatly promoted by the use of the
steam road roller now owned by the city.
| The conditions upon which this roller
was purchases should be carried out so that
| the city will become the bona fide owner of
the machine.
1t is a matter Of common observation that
our streets are very inadequately marked at
! their intersections 1t is a matter of great
annoyance to strangers and new corners. !
would recommend that tho street commits
| sione.s be directed to cause proper signs to
| be placed at such corners.
THE STREET RAILWAY.
The success of the electric street railway
as now operated on the streets through
which its main line runs is u source of graf
| ifcation to all our citizens. That portion Of
| its track, however, not now used should re-
ceieve immediate attention Preparations
| should be made at once to put it in order for
| electric service, or the track should be re
| moved and the street restored TO its proper
condition for ordinary travel Attention
should also be given to the matter of the
| company keeping in order the portion of tho
street agreed upon.
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
No department of our city government
is of greater importance than that which
has for its duties the protection of our lives
and property. The police is in fact "a civic
| soldiery, and should have the same high
ideal Of fsithfulness to duty that inspires all
! loyal soldiers It's valuable services should
! be properly recognized and honored but no
unfaithful officer should be allowed to dis
| grace the uniform he wears by improper
conduct OF by aiding violators of our laws.
| | trust the police department of Burlington
will maiAtain a high standard and that no
scandal will assail it.
The practice of appointing a number of
special officers who will not be under regular
pay and of such local officers in institutions.
factories, yards, etc, as may be desired,
will he continued,
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
The efficiency of our fire department has
long been matter of pride to our citizens
and never more 50 than at present. 1t has
|
paratus, and is now in most instances finely
| housed. The personnel of the department is
excellent, and the officers of the departments
and of companies efficient. The need of a
better supply OF water for fire protection
for both the northern and southern portions
of the city has been recognized, and prepare
ton for putting in the large pipes required
is already made. The work will soon be be
gun and pushed TO an early completion.
The fire wardens fulfilled their duties the
past year in a satisfactory manner, recon-
mend To your consideration the question OF
what if any additional authority they may
require in order to more thoroughly carry
out the purpose of their office.
| would also call attention to the recon
meudations made by the chief engineer in
his report, January |.
POOR DEPARTMENT.
Wehave been fortunate that while in many
places extraordinary expenses have been in
CURED in relieving distress and suffering,
| we have had but Il moderate increase in the
amount expended for relief, 1t is to be
| hoped that in a short time labor will be
so generally employed that no more than
the usual amount will be required in this de
partment An effort should be made to
| prONlue NOlh Oh SOlllt hluu lOl JuOSc " no
need relief simply because of not being able
| to get work, as only in this way can we
avoid the tendency of free relief to pauper-
ize the recipient.
The poor department is greatly assisted in
its work by our various charitable organiza-
tions, notably the Howard Relief society,
This cooperation in charitable work is in
every way excellent, if so directed as to be
| harmonious aud not overlap, and | believe
that great care is taken to achieve this end,
| THE SCHOOLS.
During the past year the very important
addition to our school facilities of the Con
verse school with its handsome building and
its improved appliances is a matter of pride
to every citizen. The satisfaction felt re-
gardng this building can but stimulate us
to go forward with other needed improve
ments Two new buildings will be erected
this season in accordance with provisions al
! randy tnaJa for tha Falls district and the