Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-12

Northern avenue to washington
street. Referred in concurrence.
An order by Councilman Dostia II
construct a plank sidewalk on the
west side of Mt. Vernon avenue from
the corner of Mill street to the ice
house.
An order by Councilman Chadwick
that the sidewalk on Arsenal street
from Judds lane to Spruce street. be
raised to proper grade above the
street and partly covered with crush
ed rock. Referred in concurrence.
An order by Councilman Sheldon.
that the committee on street lights
inquire into the expedicncy of having
the light at the intersection of Chest
nut and Court streets changed to an
all night light. Referred in concur
renee.
An order by Councilman Penney,
that concrete walk, be constructed
on the west side of Gage street from
Swan street to the head of Rines hill.
Referred in concurrence.
An order for the construction of Il
cross walk across Green street to the
west side of Dayton street. to be con-
structed of granite tagging or CON
crete. Referred in concurrence.
! An order that necessary repairs be
| made on Chapel street between Court
and Weston streets. Referred in con-
| currence.
An order directing the street COM
missioner to complete the concreting
of the sidewalk on Chapel street in
front of the Vickery & Hill publishing
| house: also to make such repairs to
the sidewalk on Weston street as are
deemed necessary. Referred.
a communication from the State
| Reform school notifying the city that
it was subject to the charge of 81 per
week for sustenance of Henry Souci.
Read and referred to overseer of the
poor.
a communication was read by Alder
man Hichborn asking for the abate-
ment on alleged nuisance caused by
the unsanitary condition of the old
house on Court street back of the old
Concert hall. The matter was laid IN
the table to be taken up at the next
meeting of the board of aldermen.
Alderman Nichols introduced an or
der that fire alarm be stationed on
State street near the State House. The
order was passed.
Alderman Fletcher introduced an or
der that Chapel street be properly
graded and covered with crushed rock.
Referred.
Alderman Hichborn introduced an
order that a new sewer be constructed
through the valley east of Swan ana
south Of Grove street. The order with
an accompanying petition was referred.
An order by Councilman harrington.
that the petition of John F. Hill and
others. which was presented Sept. IL.
1900. relating to Improvements upon
Cap;toI street be referred. Referred in
concurrence.
A petition from Herbert Brown was
read asking that the city be bound to
keep in repair the way leading from
the middle Belfast road to the Old COT
Inns Howe place. so-called. Referred.
An order by Alderman keene. that
the mayor. committee on highways and
citv engineer be authorized to establish
the grade Of Stone street, and report to
the city council. Read and passed.
Alderman Haskell introduced an or
der to have painted the outside wood
necessary repairs. the same not to ex-
coed $780, Read and passed.
A communication was read. signed
nv II. NJ. Heath and others. asking that
Green street between Grove and State
streets. be regarded and rebuilt. Re-
ferred.
"A communication was read from
Fremont J. c. Little. announcing a
claim of $500 by Robert Fish against
tho city for contract completed three
wears ago. Referred to committee on
accounts.
An order by Alderman Fletcher. di-
recting the widening of the junction OF
Grove and Chapel street as cOntem-
plated by plan prepared by the city
engineer. Referred. The common
council nOn-concurred.
An order by Alderman Nichols. that
the Augusta Real Estate Association be
authorized to occupy one third OF State
street. on the west side. opposite their
property. for the purpose of making
renairs on their buildings. Passed.
An order by Alderman Fletcher. that
tho telephone pole in front of the resi-
aance of ]. Frank Snow on Chapel
s,reet he removed and that new To-
cation be granted. Read and passed.
An order by Councilman Penney. that
, stone crossing be built across Wash
;,cton street to Franklin street. Re-
farred in concurrence.
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