Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-02

The fiscal year of the city is draw
Ing to close, as was evidenced on
Monday night at the May meeting of
the court of common council, when
the annual reports of several depart
ments We're received with several re-
quests that certain sums be included
IN the estimates for the ensuing year.
The session lasted nearly an hour, two
appointments being made, several re-
ports acted upon, a half dozen petit
tions referred to the executive COM
mittee and the approval of contracts
and bills.
Mayor Thayer presided and all were
present except Alderman Whiting and
Councilmen Gilbert and Woodwork.
The session was called to order at
827 and the reading of the journal
was omitted
Appointments Made.
Mayor Thayer reported that the
resignation of Rev. n. P. Carey had
been received as member of the board
of park commissioners, and he appoint
ed Frank J. King to fill the vacancy.
The mayor also stated that the term
of John McWilliams as gas and cleo
trical commissioner expires at this
time and he recommended his reap
pointment, which was done on the mo-
ton of Councilman Briggs, for period
of three years
The quarterly report of the board of
water commissioners was received and
it was referred back to the board for
printing of the usual number for dis
tribution.
{ The monthly report of the street
department showed the expenditure of
s2,975.43, the average number of men
employed being 20.
The monthly report of the city
treasurer was ordered printed in the
journal
The matter of testing spring water,
which was before the executive com
mittee, was reported on by the mayor.
who said that the committee found
that there was no more reason for
having this tested than there was for
the examination of other liquids sold
in the city. The committee recon-
mended that no order TO test be given
the health officer, which prevailed
Annual Reports.
The annual report of the board Of
park commissioners was received and
read, showing the work which has been
done, including a new footpath
through a handsome section. Regard
ing the Washington street entrance, it
was reported that about as much
money as used last year will be re-
auired to complete the road by Jan. 1,
1872
The ball ground was completed last
season and used. There are swings
ana OCHeT 1LLTdCtlOuS DIT that pOlHl
The board is anxious to look after the
matter of the Fairgrounds for children
The lake has been drawn on for water
for the city and went to its lowest
point though It has nearly filled again
and it still supplying water to the city.
It was stated that the sum of 5000
would be needed to complete the work
and meet the regular expenses.
The report was approved and order
ed printed in the appendix of the jour
nal The part referring to the appro-
priation was referred TO the finance
committee
The report of the milk inspector, DR..
w A. Chappell, was accepted and or
dered printed in the appendix of the
journal.
The annual report of the fire com
nissionars was accepted and the rec
ommendation regarding an appropria-
ton was referred to the finance COM
mittee.
Petitions.
The McCr1m- Howell Co. and 100
Others asked to have inserted in the
warning for the next city meeting a
proposition for the paving of Thames
street from Thames square to High
street with Hassam pavement. This
went to the executive committee.
Michael Kelly petitioned for grade
on the southerly side of South Golden
street from North Main street to the
New Haven road property. This was
referred to the executive committee.
F. w Cary, for the Eaton Chase Co.
and others, asked for the Improvement
of the westerly corner of Market
street at it's junction with Main street
in accordance with the plan on file in
city vault. This was referred to the
executive committee.
Peck, McWilliams & Co. asked for
permission to erect a stockhouse on
property of the Norwich Industrial