Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-05-21
PRICE THREE CENTS
VOTE FOB SEWERS.
Randolph Village Takes Initial Step
Toward Installing System.

Toward Installing System.
The special village meeting Monday
evening, called to consider the question Of
sewage, though lightly attended, proved
lively and interesting. Definite action
was taken whereby the village will build
an important branch OF system OF
sewerage.
The warning contained two articles, one
70 see what action the village would take
relative to the matter, the other to provide
funds. Dr. II. II. Mcintyre moved 10 con-
slider both together, as be had a resolu-
tiou embracing the entire subject TO offer.
W. b. Wall argued that before any step
was taken it would be wise to secure
further information and II it was decided
TO do anything, to secure a contract for the
work in order that the village might know
just what the expense would be. He
opposed Hr. Mclntyre's motion, but it
was carried, 20 to II.
Mr.. Wall moved to lay both articles on
the table.
DIR. Mcintyre said this subject was not
a new one and reviewed the history OF the
sewage agitation, which had proceeded so
far as TO authorize a survey. He eonsid-
cred it unfair for those already provided
with sewers to stand in the way Of those
who were not.
Mr.. Wall criticised the engineers report,
which he thought faulty in respect to the
size Of the mains and the allowance for
fall.
II. W. Mcintyre defended his survey
and cited cases that sustained it. II is
not necessary or wise TO have too large
sewers, which are expensive and cannot be
thoroughly flushed.
James Hutchinson opposed the project
at present on account Of the expense in
volved, with the necessity Of higher taxes.
No epidemic has demanded it; no town is
healthier.
J. W. Atwood wanted to hear DR.. Me
lntyre's proposition and opposed the
motion to table
This motion was lost.
Dir. Mcintyre then presented a resOlu-
tion authorizing the trustees to borrow
on account OF the village. at a rate of
interest not TO exceed 3led, not more than
$1,000 with which 10 begin the construc-
tion Of the system Of sewage and drain
age outlined in the engineers report.
In answer 10 the question as TO why
only $1,000 was named, when the entire
estimate was over s1l 900, he said that it
was necessary to begin somewhere and
that the 5000 would build the branch
that seemed most needed, to serve the
northern part of the highland, Weston
fiat and the section between the railroad
track and School street, with outlet below
Princes dam.
d. r. Lewis urged that abutters should
bear a considerable portion Of the expense,
as they would be chiefly benefited.
DIR. Mcintyre agreed with him, but said
that the trustees could adjust this, with
or without direction Of the village.
The sewer act passed by the legislature
was read
Mr.. Wall said that only small part of
the cost could be collected of the abutters,
and that II would fall chiefly on the grand
list. He favored contract for the work.
VIM. II. Dubois raised the question as
to whether, under the act, the surface
drainage could be emptied above the dam,
as the engineers report contemplated.
n. w. MeCollom favored a connection
fee high enough TO make up the larger
part OF the cost.
j. w. Atwood considered s15 about
right. He intimated that the cost would
likely be more than estimated.
The engineers report relative to the
branch II was proposed to build was read.
motion to adjourn was lost
Mr.. Dubois suggested that the entire
report be printed. Mr. McColiom OBJ
jected, as il meant delay.
Mr.. Dubois thought ii unlikely that
money could be borrowed at less than 495.
and had no doubt it could be secured at
$40.
On ballot, DR.. McIntyre's resolution
was adopted, % TO 20.
On motion of l.. b. johnson, il was
voted that the minimum connection fee
be nAeu ri NlO, ana tnat tne sums SO
realized be applied toward the cost of the
system.
Under the vote taken, the money bor-
rowed, less the sums paid for connections,
would constitute a debt against the village,
to be paid at such time and in such way
as might hereafter be determined.
There is some dissatisfaction with the
outcome, and another special meeting has
been warned for Monday evening, June
/ 1st, to see il the village will rescind the
vote II is hoped there will be full ex-
preston at that time.
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