Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-11
BOARD OF ALDERMEN. Mayor Dunn Read Annual Message Much Business one at Session.

The mayor read his annual message at the meeting of the board of alder men Monday evening. It was a rather verbose affair, but contained a num- Der of suggestions worthy of careful consideration. Mayor Dunn recom- mended due consideration of new streets before acceptance by the city, urged early attention to sidewalk needs, and the proper painting of poles by the telephone and street lighting companies within the city limits, and be made to conform strictly with the requirements relating to the esta blish- ment and location of such poles. He recommended that streets be open for travel as early as a. m. after heavy snow storms Also that appointment of a special committee be made to act in conjunction with the inspector of buildings with reference to the moGi- hcation of ordinances governing same. so as to make them still more effec- tive. He advocated the appointment of a committee on manufactures, to try to induce enterprises to locate here. The appointment of heads of departments was next in order and Aldermen Shepard and HoIbrook were appointed telIers.
 Mayor Makes Appointments.
 The mayor made his appointments, which were voted upon as follows:
 Superintendent of streets. Luke Flynn. yes. no: not confirmed.
  derson $. Moulton, ' yes; confirmed.
 Chief engineer of fire department, fire marshal, inspector of buildings and superintendent of fire alarm, Her bert W. Clark, yes, no; not con f1rned.
 First assistant engineer of fire de- partment, John O'Rourke, yes, no; not confirmed.
 Second assistant engineer of fire de- partment. yes. no; not confirmed.
 Collector ot taxes and assessments, Frank NJ. Lincoln, yes, no; not confirmed.
 Corporation counsel. Thomas J. Kel- ly, yes, no; not confirmed
 Superintendent of pumping station, George H. Allen. yes: confirmed.
 Fire police, Clinton C. Rood, Will jam Hatfield Charles A. Taintor. Hol- lis H. Lyman. John Horan and w. J. Costello, all confirmed; first yes, 1 no; others yes.
 Committee from Medical Society.
 The committee representing the Willimantic City Medical society was present and each individual member, including pr c. F. Simonds. chair mon. with Dr. Owen O'NeiH and pr. ]. Hobart Egbert, explained the health problem, com pairing conditions locally with those of other cities and towns, and particularly emphasized the pre- cautionary measures and stated the best way to have the work properly done was to put the office upon a fee basis. They submitted a long sched-t ule of fees for various kinds of work from stopping and fumigating a cab for the small sum of 8, to holding up a railroad train and performing the same function for $50. The commit tee was asked a number of questions by members of the council.
 Other Matters.
 A petition to erect a street light at the corner of Chestnut street and Lew iston avenue was received from A. P. Benner and ten others, and referred to the light committee.
 An application from the Williman- tic Gas and Electric com pany to erect a large electrical sign in front of the Bijou theater on Main street was re- ferred to the street committee
 A acquisition for fire department supplies was referred to the purchas- ing committee. The report of the cap tain of police for December. showing 9 arrests for the month, was accept ed, as was that of the superintendent Of streets for i've weeks with an ex- pense of S110.53.
 An item of $47.47 contracted by the town tree warden, W. l. Hastings for trimming trees, was stricken out, Cor poration Counsel giving it as his opin- ion that the tree warden should set tie, a 1t was without the province of the. city.
 The mayor appointed as the health com mittee for four years, Dr. w. r. S Heating, the present committee. He also appointed these committees; Highway, Aldermen D. B. O'Connor, Charles NJ. Holbrook and Charles B. PomerOy. Jr-; cemetery, Alderman J. J. Tew. D. B. O'Connor and J. NJ. Shep- ard; sewer, Aldermen Charles M. Hol- brook. J. J. Few and c. c. Case.
 A petition from F.. s. Lincoln and 13 others for the immediate estab- lishment of two street lights on South street was referred to the light com mittee. These lights were voted by the