Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-25
NOW FOR BAND CONCERTS
American Band CeS Permission to Play Popular Airs On the Green.

The board of public works met last night. Mayor Thoms presiding, and all the members being present.
 A communication was read from Fulton's American band asking per- mission to give series of concerts on the green, the first to be held on July 26. The petition was granted.
 Commissioner Finn reported that the complaint regarding surface water on East Main street will be taken up when the new pavement is being put down, and that much of the trouble on Wolcott street Is due from surface water which comes from Marley alley. He believed this more of case for the health depart- ment than the department of public works, and said that he had so in formed Alderman Noonap, who is a commissioner of public health. | Parties interested in laying side walks on Adams, Bronson, Bishop and Kellogg streets were called and heard.
 l A communication from City At torney Kellogg stated that the city is not liable for the bill of l.. H. l TOucy, amounting to $5.85, for work done on property of Mrs Anne Allen. The city attorney also reported that in his opinion the alleyway in the rear of the Chase block running south from Harrison avenue Is pri- vate property, and if used by the city for storm conduit or other purpose the abutting owners would have to be paid something. In the former case the petitioner was given leave to withdraw; no action was taken on the other matter except to order the opinion on file.
 Bids were opened and read for macadamizing South Main street be- tween Smith & Griggs's factory and Turner's bridge, as follows: Fred T. Ley & Co, $6,765; Edward Me- Manus, $5,815. The contract was awarded to Edward McManus.
 Bids were opened and read for the boiler, pipe and other stock of that character at the pumping station, as follows: Waterbury Scrap Iron Co, "$251, spot cash"; Charles E. Egan, $252. The stock was sold to MT Egan.
 Lights were recommended at Grant and Division streets; East Lib erty street; South street, 300 feet south from Washington street; Round Hill street, Cooke street at Hawley street.
 Favorable action was taken on the application for a catch basin on Wal nut avenue and for a watering tank on the Watertown road, and the ex- tension of the water main in Cables avenue to the property of Truman Lewis; also for a building line on Second avenue, ten feet back from and parallel with the street line. It was voted to pay $200 to the United States forestry bureau for plans regarding the care of trees at the reservoirs and in the parks, to be made by Westley Branfield, who has been over the ground.
 The engineer reported that the cost of retaining walls on Highland avenue will amount to $1,3QQ.. The superintendent of streets was in structed to see that the work is done, and also to make some repairs on Piedmont street.
 A relocation of certain lights on Howard and Oak streets were or dered.
 Highway Commissioner Macdonald recommended that the sum of $2,000 be paid Fagin Bros on their contract for improving the Middlebury road. The matter will be looked into. Mayor Thoms called attention to the need of soon taking action re- garding tree warden. improving Silver street from Dublin street to the Mad river, fixing Edward street and changing the grade of East Main street beyond Wolcott street. Com missioner Nell wanted something done with the sidewalk at the corner of Round Hill and Farm streets. All these matters will be taken up as quickly as possible.
 Commissioner Finn talked on the advisability of formulating rules to regulate the time of entering and leaving Hamilton park. and Mir Dem nison suggested that steps be taken to render assistance at all cases of drowning in the city. No action was fhooo ,,.offnro hut 10