Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-24

Report-Recommend for Com
ing Year-Lscture on Fcrestry--Rev.
George Guirey's Death-Conesrt at
Attawaugan.
Warden William H. Marland in his
annual report as warden OF the bor-
| ough Of Danielson reviews year
marked by many events OF unusual I'M
: portance to this community, year IN
which, despite business depression and
other handicapping circumstances,
Danielson has greatly advanced its
municipal eonveniences and opened its
gates to visiting thousands on the oc-
casion of the 200th anniversary Of the
organization Of Killingly as town.
Warden Harland says in part:
During the past year several i'm
portant events have taken place in the
history of the borough. The celebra-
ton of Killingly's bicentsnnial will long
be remembered by our citizens. / feel
sure 1t will be of great benefit to us in
the future, for 1t has given US desirable
publicity. The dedication of Killingly
High school was a matter of great i'm
portance for the welfare of the bor-
ough, for we now have modern home
(of which we are justly proud) with
superior equipment for the education
ting them y be worthy citizens Of this
great republic.
"The opening Of the Y. NJ. C. A. is
also one of the years important hap
penings for through II we help to de-
velop the moral and physical fibre Of
cur young people and so equip them to
do their share Of the worlds work.
believe that every dollar spent in this
manner will pay large dividends to the
nation.
important Interests.
''This wear also had its municipal in
terests. When took up the duties Of
warden the borough indebtedness was
$812645; 1t is now "94. 707.12, an in
crease of $16,5s0.67, for which we have
tensions as follows: A building lot, at
a cost OF S2.400. for the new fire sta
ton; a model central fire station that
is second to none In any borough in
New England OF the size of Danielson,
for which we have paid, to March 20,
s10.991.57; an electric firm alarm tele-
graph system, with all the latest i'm
provements. installed by the Gamwell
company, at a cost of s2,675. and an
extension Of our sewer system q dis
lance of STA feet through Winter street,
at a cost Of $944.9S.
Borough Revenues.
1.-THE borough Income from taxes and
other sources for the past year was
$10,S2731. showing that If 1t had not
been for the new improvements and
extensions the Indebtedness would
have been materially reduced Interest
due on all loans 10 April 1 has been
thousand dollars could have been made
during the past year were 1t not neces-
sary to use that amount to meet in
terest charges on heavy loans.
Actual Saving.
The actual saving out OF last years
receipts was s430.3S, besides the in
terest paid on loans. A total amount
Of S17,011.55 was paid out during the
year. I would like to suggest to our
taxpayers that in view Of their having
the use Of the valuable Improvements
enumerated they ought to be willing
not only to pay for their efficient main
tenance but also to pay little towards
their cost, and I hope they will bear
this in mind when they lay the annual
tax and give my successor in Office an
opportunity, with economical manage
ment, to pay the running expenses or
the borough and reduce some of our
outstanding notes.
Sewer Building.
AT a special borough meeting held
Nov. q, 1908, the warden and court Of
burgesses. were instructed to build a
very necessary piece of sewer In the
southern part Of the borough, but ow-
ing to the lateness of the season we
took no further action than engaging
Charles z. Francis to make the reQui-
site survey prior to advertising for
bids.
AT a special borough meeting held
Jan. 7, 1903, we were instructed to
sign contract with the Crystal Water
company for hydrant service, which
we did.
II hope that at an early date the
borough viii take action towards own
Ing its own water supply. A water
works company is a natural monopoly
and monopolies should be owned by
the people. Progressive cities and
boroughs are getting control of their |
own water supplies. for it has been
proved that they can be efficiently and
economically managed.
Future Hopeful.
II feel very hopeful in regard TO the
borough's future. During the past
year / have had many opportunities of |
taxpayers on matters concern |
ing the borough and I have invariably |
found them public spirited and willing
TO help along the good work, even when |
it was at their own expense. In con- |
clusion / thank you for the honor con- |
ferred upon me by having been elected |
to be your warden"
Advocates Ownership Of Water Sys- |
tenn.
Warden Marlaud is very much inter |
ested in the matter OF the borough |
purchasing the water system from the |
Crystal Water company. believing ii |
to be for the best interests Of the peo- |
pie that they should own it, He has |
given the question due consideration |
and may make some recommendations |
relative to the purchase at the annual |
meeting on April IL.
Higher Tax Needed.
Warden Marland also believes that |
that create municipal |
debts are responsible in no small de- |
gree for the payment Of at least fair /
part of the obligations they assume. |
Therefore he recommends that when |
the tax is laid for the coming year 1t /
should be sufficient to produce a reve-
nue. ample to meat all the expenses and |
interest charges the borough viii be /
called upon to meet as well as to allow /
Of paying az least one thousand dollars !
on the total indebtedness, and this rate |
Of yearly reduction should be contin-
ued and If possible increased as pay
ment for the enjoyment Of the privi- |
leges and protection that have come /
with the frnnrOVeunents that created !