The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-19
CRANSTON.
A Special Session of the Town Council
This Morning.


A special session OF the Town Council 20
hear the interested parties express their SEN
timent on the widening, Strengthening and
extending of Aliens avenue was held this
President OF the Council Merrill stated the
object of the meeting and asked the objec-
tors 10 the project 20 speak first. whereupon
Mr.. scuthwick, attorney for the Greene es-
tate and representative of number Of the
Pawtuxet Neck residents opened.
Mr. Southwick said in substance that the
people do not want the Improvement. He
said the people saw no possible advantage the
proposed widening and extending would be
TO them; tho assessments will be- burden
without compensation. Mr. southwick read a
petition signed by some of those living on
Pawtuxet Neck and who are against the pro-
ject
Following is a list Of some of the signers +:
Messrs. Randall and Chambers. Charles f.
johnson, Harriet A. Williams, Sarah Chase
Abner Hart B. j. Potter, John Williams
Elisha Greene, E.Ralph, Frank 5. Livermore,
Andrew Harris, u. W. Shaw, &. X. Henry
Thomas Lucas, Thomas A. Bateman, John
Lowe, George A. Purse. B. T.Green. Charles
&. Biglow, W. ,. Whalen, John Austin.
After presenting the petition Mr.. Southwick
dwelt some time on the objections 60 the
street. Among other disadvantages he said
the work could be done only at enormous ex-
pense. A sea wall will have To be built near
the Neck. The building of this and the neces.
sary expense for repairs will be burdensome
'front.' the water is not fit for such, conse-
quently the street is not needed for business
purposes. The only possible Use for the street
Is getting back ana forth from Pawtuxet
The people of Pawtuxet he said, do not want
the trolley line; they have them near enough
already.
MIR. Southwick said in conclusion that the
Council, If they voted the Improvement, would
have the people whom he represented to fight
in court.
MIR. IL. F. Horton said that he advocated
the street, not from any benefit that would
arise to himself, but OF the general benefit
that must follow the Improvement
Mr.. Horton said that the "street will some
day s. through, Just as certain as the Council
Is sitting here today"
Mr.. Babbitt spoke of the advantages New
ports streets along the water are 20 that
city. Mr.. Babbit said the Improvement If
voted, will cost him about $1,000. He docs
not object because ii will be benefit TO that
part OF the town.
Mr.. Babbit recommended that Council post.
pone definite action for at least a month, so
that the people, who do not understand the
benefits they will derive from the proposed
work. may have IL explained TO them.
Those opposed 10 the street said, If IL were
made an undesirable class of people would be
brought to their shores Much was said to
roIute TINS argument.
Tho discussion showed that Edgowood
wants tho street; while Pawtuxet people are
opposed 10 10.
Those who represent Pawtuxet said they do
not object, TO Edgowood having the street T;
but do not run IL through Pawtuxet
MIR Taft. who has much land in Edgewood,
through which the proposed street would
run. spoke enthusiastically in favor Of the
street.
Mr. Taft presented n petition in favor OF
the street. The petition bore the following
names among others: II. Lvormore J. A.
Latham, W. Chambers, Robert Greene, John
h. Johnson, J.. A Freeman, James Andrews,
George IL. Flint, l.. s. Rimball H. B.
Lockwood, Thomas Pope, Joseph X. Sales.
George A. Peckham, Mary Comerford, William
III. Halle g. Horton.
Mr.. Southwick said he noticed that on this
petition there were the names OF some people
who live in Providence and who are not in
terested in the proposed extension.
Mr.. &. q. Rloomer OF Pawtuxot spoke
against the street He said 10. perhaps,
would be an Improvement 20 Edgewood; but
IL would be an injury to Pawtuxet.
Mr.. u. y. Horton thought tho town az n
whole wanted the street.
Mr.. Andrews, member OF Council. moved
that the question OF Aliens avenue be con.
tinued till sept. 10 The motion passed.
President Merrill announced that the next
regular meeting be held sept. as Sept 2.
the regular meeting day. IN abor Day.
The meeting then adjourned.
There were present at the meeting today
parties who have not received notices of their
assessment. This fact exempts the parties
not notified, from tho payment Of their as
scsSments.
p IL IL said by good authority that ~ Aliens
avenue Is not IL not put through az n street
by the town, tho Taft and Hayward estates
Will cut away through their land 80 as 10
give an outlet.