Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-17
COUNCIL MET
AT MATAWAN

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Special to the EVENING NEWS.
Matawan, March Irregular
meeting of borough council OF Mata-
wan was held at truck house Tues
day. Mayor S. B. Eggleston presid-
ed. Councilman present were G. n.
Wardell, r. C. Bedle, ABB. Hender-
son, w. X. H. Shafto, r. r. Thomp-
son, also Counsel j. p. Lloyd.
Counsel Lloyd reported he noti-
fed Jersey Central Traction Com
pany as per resolution at last meet
ing and that he received notice from
Edmond Wilson stating that Mr..
Brown, the superintendent, intended
to be present but on account Of sick
ness of his father he was called away
and could not be present.
The trolley company commenced
Tuesday morning to make repairs to
their tracks. A representative from
the traction and light company was
| present in place of Mr.. Brown re-
garding the lighting question.
Councilmen Henderson, Wardeli
and Thompson said they went to
Keyport to see the demonstration of
lights, but 1t was moonlight, which
| prevented a fair test. Councilman
| Bedle said he and Councilman Cas-
ton saw the light demonstration at
Keyport. On motion of Mr.. Hender-
son the light question was laid over
until next meeting.
Mr. Bedle reported there had been
no work done on the streets except
| scraping, as the weather had not
been at. He reported South street
In need of repairs. On motion the
| c<uo14 nO,r~o{ffan ryoc n~dnrnH IN
| have South street repaired.
As to Fountain avenue, no defn-
lite results had been accomplished.
The mayor said something should be
done to bring the Fountain avenue
question to q close. Mr.. Bedle said
everything possible had been done
unless the borough purchases the
lots from Main to Jackson streets
which might be too expensive. He
said he was in favor OF an expression
from the taxpayers. Mr.. Shafto wal
In favor of two or three real estate
men to pull a fair value on the prop
erty in question.
On motion of Mr.. Henderson tn.
Fountain avenue matter was left IL
the hands Of the street committee tt
get price OF lots before next meeting
Counsel Lloyd reported that ht
had not been able to proceed witt
1.-the legal matters as to Broad stree
extension as he had been very bus,
with other matters. but he woult
commence at once.
The committee on sidewalks pre-
sented a list Of walks needed OF
Main street. On motion the clerl
was ordered to send notice to al
owners OF property on Main stree
from Old Bridge road to the Home
stead Hotel which walks are to b
laid.
On motion, the clerk was orderes
to get map from Maurer Of grade o
Main street walks, and also to mott
fy Board of Frseholdert that Littl'
street bridge needs attention.
The fire and water committee re
ported the water system In goos
condition.
Harry Hulsart was present ant
said ne was willing to pay for waite
to sprinkle the streets this summer
On motion OF Mr.. Thompson waite,
for spfinkling was laid over to tn,
next meeting to see what action tn,
county viii take In the matter,
The mayor said the mar appointe,
at the last meeting to catch dogs un
der ordinance would not accept tn,
office, and said he was ready to ap
point any nominee there was mad,
but no name WAS mentioned.
superintendent Rue reported tn,
improvements at water works has
been completed and ready for ser
vice. Amount OF bills ordered paid
$153.38.