Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-03

lew chief for the police de-
..t was to be chosen and an
iN, ratrolman elected to fill
. there was more than average
4 in the regular monthly meet
e.. the Westerly town council held
,-say. President William L. Clarke
sized and these councilmen were
-sent. John IT. Edmond, c. Clar-
SAGE Manson. Maurice w. Flynn, AL
cert II. Lansworthy William Cuiley
aud Maryland A. Saunders.
After the reading of the minutes of
meetings during the month of Septem-
Der BY Clerk Everett E. Whipple. and
ih-ir approval for record. the bills
PRESENTED were approved for payment
These bills included one paid by David
NcG- Nswan for an automobile hired
for the police soon after he was rob-
bed AT Bradford Harry r. Holland
was sranted permission to keep a pool
room ON the premises of John Defonti
in Bradford
The report of Deputy Chief of Po-
lice Brown showed eleven arrests. one
liquor raid and three store doors found
open during September.
Lewis Stanton superintendent of
health reported that there were no
contagious diseases during September
Robert Drysdsle was given permission
20 open Ninigret avenue 10 place pipes
to connect with the sewer at Watch
Hill Richard Al. Fowler WAS granted
nue. A Communication was received
from Harry F. Cook, recommending
the widening of Broad street near Tn
len
Frank W. Coy recalled a petition
presented al former meeting in re-
gard TO the trwn accepting specified
Toads thet were built and owned by
Measrs. Proctor and Anderson at
watch rfflL Mr.. Gov explained that
the property there is taxed O $780,
Geo, and that the owners are anxious
to donate the streets to the town. The
rNnnft WOULD he an increase in valua
tiwu AND consequent taxation. The
rsa6< in question would De made at
least fsrty feet in width before be-
ing transferred 10 the town.
Ceurcisrnen Langwcrthy and Flynn
we're in favor of taking over the roads
bot nee sll al the same time, as there
were ne funds available. and as it
wsuid require considerable money to
po< the roads in proper repair. Petit
tons for the taking over OF The streets
wers made 20 the town council fifteen
years ago. but no action was taken at
th4t hpne. The whole matter was re-
ferpAd % the special committee. re-
csnHa ApSoirt>d. and Councilman
TBHn suggested to make report in
,0psc time for consideration before
ths ANNUAL financial town meeting
A 4sfe<@sfoH OF Italian citizens
hee1ed By President Ruissi, and with
Peter Rose spokesman, was at the
csurrs nasetine and invited the coun-
sSsxrer to ride 10 the Columbus day
psr~ae. 0etaher IL: alse askes per-
mission "a have a fireworks display
In Pi< sf6s PARK. The invitation was
accepted and permission granted for
fB-wors<s under the direction Of chief
IF paiice. THe parade will start from
cAHaontsn ball at nine o'clock in the
mp&Dsnx AND the fireworks viii be ex-
nfheed IN the evening.
Thsr came the important feature
= TIN nsetiFs. the election of chief
De death Of Chief Cornelius Brans
were reeaped. Councilman Culley
stated that Deputy Chief Thomas E.
Brown had informed him that he would
like nremotion, but if the council de-
cffee 70 select chief from outside
the force, Mr.. Brown would cheerfully
do his duty as faithfully as in the
PAST
coonc.lnap Flynn stated that Mr..
Sr1wn wished TO be considered a can
dieafe for cAiei. but probably did not
deem n necessary 70 make formal
motion. s1r. Flynn then made mo-
ton that Thonaas z. Brown be pro-
rnoteS 10 De. chief Of police. The mo
liDr vas una 1ainnGuslv adopted and Mr.
R-oyn declared elected.
or molten Of Councilman Culley,
Policeman Edward F. West was elect
ID police sergeant in place Of Chief
sro~n. and also to act as deputy chief
Of nosice when occ sion required
-fith a change in the head of the
--. irc department.. Councilman Flynn