Connecticut western news., 1908-02-13
TAX IN
 CANAAN FIRE DISTRICT
FORMER OFFICERS REELECTED

Executive Committee Explains That
 the Leaks and Shortcomings of the
 Unsatisfactory Sewer Cannot be
 Remedied Until Frost Leaves the
 Ground Resolution Adopted
 crease in Grand ListIThree-miIl
 Tax was Laid.
 The annual meeting of the Canaan fire district was held Saturday afternoon in Town Hall. N. w. Hardenbergh, warden, presided and J. o. Roraback was chosen clerk pro tenn. The warden remarked that in comparing the fiscal year just closed, with last year, there is no great difference ill the balance in the bank. The expenses for street lighting has been somewhat larger but otherwise is offset, however, by an increase in tho grand list. The interest which has been earned by the money in the bank, $22 .94, will about cover the bills for printing The bank account amounts to $720.9l and the expenses have all been paid ex- cepring the bills for blowing the snow off the sidewalks after two snow storms. The report was accepted.
 J. c. Roraback suggested that in view of the fact that it may be necessary to become involved ill some litigation rela- tive to the sewer matter, the secretary be authorized to cast one vote for the same warden and executive committee as last year, thereby avoiding any un- necessary trouble should this matter be brought into court. MT. Roraback fur Gher remarked that, of course, 1t is the desire of everyone to have the matter settled without litigation if possible. The officers were reelected i'll accord ance with the suggestion.
 J. B. Reed wanted to know what the prospect is for settlement of the sewer trouble.
 N. l.. Jackson remarked that he thought the matter is very thorough ly understood and he could not give any definite time as to when a settlement would be made as no work can be done While the ground is frozen. 1t seems to be the opinion of some people" said he "that we can force & settlement, but therG ls lnore than one way of looking at the question and good advisors tell Us we must wait for good weather" Mir. Reed thought settlement could be made now, regardless of weather con- ditions or the question of repairs. MT. Jackson remarked that if anyone can suggest d. way to hurry settlement, the executive committee of the fire dis trict would be very glad to have the sug- gestion. He then explained that sever al propositions have been made to the committee but they thought best not to accept them. The committee believes that Gaffney, the contractor, is trying to get them to break the contract.
 Then followed a general discussion of the unsatisfactory sewer and of the dis agreeable experience the committee is having with Gaffney in their efforts to get him to do what they believe is fair and just. This discussion was partici- pated ill by the members of the com mittee, also by D. l.. Peirce, A. V. A. Felten, MT. Turner, H. k. Lyles, J. c. Roraback, J. B. Reed, s. c. Beckley and one or two others. It concluded by the adoption of resolution, offered by MT. Reed, to the effect that the fire district be authorized to make a settle ment with MT. Gaffney at the earliest possible moment. The resolution does not, however, alter the condition of things as the eontract with Gaffney practically covers this ground.
 After the laying of a tax of three mills on the grand list. the meeting ad- journed.