Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-01-17
VILLAGE MEETING.
A Wsii-Attsnded Gathering We'd
nesdsy Afternoon, When Good
Work Was Done.

Promptly at the appointed hour-two
o'clock, Wednesday afternoon-the vii
lage meeting was called to order, with
Moderator j. B. Donoway, Esq, in the
chair. After the reading of the warning
by the clerk, j. NJ. Burke, Moderator
Donoway resigned, followed by the elec-
ton of F. A. Bond, who has served the
village in this capacity for many years.
The reports of the various village off,
GERS were accepted; and in the report Of
the water commissioners the pleasing
fact was noted that not a dollar of de-
linquent tax remains. After discus
sion of various points in the reports they
were all adopted by the meeting.
The third article in the warning in re.
gard to the rate of tax for the year was
postponed until after the other matters
had been disposed of. In discussion as to
the advisabiity of laying a much larger
sewer across the Smith lot," running
from near the depot to the river, the
fact was brought out that the pipe at
present running through there was only
eight inches in diameter; and, upon a
motion by Elk. Gov. Stewart, and amend
ed by Col Ilsley, the trustees were in
structed and directed to have pipe laid
not less than "a inches in size.
In the fifth article, dealing with the
question of extending the water mains
to the grounds of the Agricultural soci-
ETY., Judge Weeks stated that the large
and expensive grand stand was beyond
the reach of the mains. He suggested
that pipe line be laid to the corner of
the sheep barn, with hydrant at that
point. This, he thought, would protect
adequately all the buildings at the north
end of the grounds Mr.. Weeks made it
clear to the meeting that the society
would be glad to bear its proper share of
the expense of the additions, and made a
motion that the matter be left In the
hands of the trustees, which was carried
by the meeting.
The sixth article, calling for the usual
appropriation of $500 to be paid the band
for giving outdoor concerts during the
summer season, was passed with no dis
cussion; and on passing to the seventh,
dealing with the question of appropriat-
ing money for the purpose of help
ing to defray the expense of the
State Firemen's tournament, to be held
in this village next summer, an interest
ing discussion followed, in which Trustee
VIM. ii. Jackson stated that, while the
tournament was good thing. and should
be kept up, the crying necessity of the
village was a better equipment for the
firemen. (The force Of his remarks was
fully appreciated before the sun went
down.) He spoke of the necessity for
much more hose especially. Cpoh motion
of A. w. Dickens. Esq, it was voted that
the village contribute the sum of 5000 for
the tournament.
Going back to the third article-the
tax rate rate was overhauled While
the auditors r. commend tax of at least
55 cents, Col T. NJ. Chapman moved
that tax of IS cents be laid; and this
rate was endorsed by Ex-Gov. Stewart,
who spoke in favor Of the 65-cent rate as
a move i'll the interest of real economy,
as the village debt should not be in
creased; and this rate was adopted by the
meeting.
Passing on to the election of village
trustees, the following board was chosen:
I. +. Burns, DIR. d. &. Noble, j. II. Low.
EFT, E. g. Piper, Prof. T. E. Boyce, l. Nj.
Taylor. c. <. Pinney. Rev. J. d. Shan
non was chosen water commissioner.
The present efficient treasurer, c. E.
Pinney, was reelected.
The auditors of last year, r. F. Pinney
and j. F. Jones, were chosen. AS tes-
timonial to the efficiency of Fire Chief
c. F. Rich, he was unanimously re-
elected to serve for the coming year. H.
w. Hammond will fill the office of tree
warden.
l. H. LaFleur, Esq. moved that, IN
order to better establish the legality of
Sec. 1S of the village charter, the follow
ing words be inserted, which appear in
parentheses. ''The board of water COM
missioners, (are hereby authorized and
empowered) when the village so votes,
(tol make and adopt such rules and reg
ulations concerning the management and
nse of said water system, reservoirs,
lands and appurtenances, not inconsist-
ent with law, as it may deem expedent,
including the fixing and collecting water
rates. (until otherwise voted by the vii
lage.)" Upon motion of Col. Ilsley,
hearty vote of thanks was accorded Dr.
Martin for his services to the village as
street commissioner, after which the
meeting adjourned.