The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-07

Black Rock district, so-called, west of Ellsworth street. have never been of flcially laid out by the city. I rec ommend that such a layout be made without further delay
 Police Department.
 In keeping with the recommenda- t1ons of our efficient superintendent Of police. I would advise the Board of Police Commissioners to take action towards securing sites for police pre- clnct stations in the West End, North End and East End. Both as to pop ulation and area the Police Depart ment IS approximately smaller than the average American city Bridge port needs more policemen and more annual reauisition for the Police De- partment the Police Commissioners should bear this fact prominently in mind. The comparative freedom of the city from serious crimes during the year is gratifying.
 Fire Department.
 The annual report of the board of hre commissioners shows that the net loss by fire during the year was approximately $23,000. The total loss by fire on buildings was S67,4O0 and on contents approximately s48,- zoo. Thanks no doubt to the effici- ent work of the fire department there l heartily in accord with the sugges- ton Of the fire commissioners that motor driven vehicles should sup plant horse drawn apparatus, throughout the fire department.
 The residential section of the city of the Second district. It would ap- pear that the present limits of the Second district should be extended that more Of our residential district should be accorded police and fire protection. I would also recommend that steps be taken towards extend Ing the present fire limits, within which only fireproof buildings are al- lowed. Exception to the building re- strictions within the fire limits should be made only when the most urgent necessity is shown.
 In common with other needs oc-. casioned by it's rapid growth, the city requires more fire hydrants, and it should be safeguarded by the erec- ton of new fire houses, one in the North End, and one in the vicinity of Noble avenue and Huntington Road
 Building Commissioners.
 Buildings to the aggregate value of three million dollars have been erect ed during the year. At the present code before your body, some portions of which appear to be very radical. trust that the committee on ordi- nances will have public hearings and will thoroughly investigate the same before making their report.
 Park Department.
 The parks of our city have never been more inviting than. they are to- day. The board of park commission of beautifying Beardsley park and of and improving Seaside par. Wide administration of the funds at their disposal has resulted in condition of which we may well be proud, and which will no doubt spread the name and fame of Bridge port as the Park City.
 I would urge upon the Park Com the propriety of increas- ing the free bath facilities to meet the ever growing demands. I would also call to their attention the ad- tracts of land in the North End and West End for park purposes.
 Charities Department.
 I feel it my duty at this time to call your attention to the inadequacy of the provisions for the care of poor and for the care of insane at Lake view Home. The buildings are old, unsanitary and virtually firetraps and the quarters for the aged and for the insane are not such as should be in a city like Bridgeport The construction of suitable build ings for these purposes is a matter calling for prompt and vigorous ac- ton. This being an improvement of 3 permanent nature, I would suggest that steps be taken towards securingI B proper bond issue through the next session of the legislature.
 Health Department.
 With the exception of an epidemic | of scarlet fever, the health of the city has been generally good. With zeal and self sacrifice | the members of the health depart ment combatted the scarlet fever | epidemic and succeeded in stamping | It out without great loss of life. In the line of permanent improvements | [ would suggest the erection of an isolation hospital so equipped as to | admit of the reception of private | patients who are able and willing to | pay for their care and treatment. l With proper arrangement this insti- | .ution could in my opinion be made 1 .o be almost self supporting.
 Harbor Master.
 The annual report of the harbor- | master shows the greatest tonnage | record in the history of the city, an | increase of 25 per cent. over last | year. Thus it may be seen that | Bridgeport harbor is growing in inn