Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-05

Parke, Thomas J. Murray. Marshall H. Whitford, estate of sJohn Glidden, Mrs. H. C.. Gliddeu. Robert A. Sher- man, Charles Schlough, on north side, and Mary E. Ward, Gertrude L. Ward, Martha A. Ward, John F. Clabby, Ca therine Clabby, Max Zerawski, Albert L. Potter. George w. Rathbun. Nellie M. Rathbun, Albert L. Potter and George o. Gadbois.
 The hearings on these two sewers were also set at November IS.
 Sidewalk Grades.
 John L. Counihan petitioned for grade on a section on the westerly side of Spruce street, from the corner of Winchester street. It was referred to the public works committee.
 The committee on public works re- ported on the petition favorably and named the next regular council meet ing a hearing. It was adopted.
 The same committee also recom- mended permission to be given Mary Gregson to connect property on Jo- seph Perkins road with the sewer by private drain. The committee also recommended a sidewalk grade on east side of Pond street on petition of Frank Tempeste and others. The side walk is to be 5 feet wide. diminishing 4 next council meeting.
 On Issuing Building Permits.
 There was report made by Cor poration Counsel Joseph T.. Tanning upon request of the councilsupon the last report of the fire marshal, in which Mir. Tanning called attention to the fact that the fire marshal had given permission for the erection of four temporary frame structures to the E. Chappell Co. The corporation counsel gave it as his opinion that 1 such permits should have been accom- panied by concurrent permits from the common council, and he quoted the i city ordinances referring to the grant ing of permits for buildings. The cor poration counsel averred in his opin- ion that while consideration was to | be given to aid those whose business l was interrupted by fire, the neighbors | should be protected and he thought no | one would be hurt by an enforcement | of the city ordinances. l Alderman Beckley moved the ac- l ceptance of the report and its printing l in the journal, which was voted.
 ChappelI Company Asks to Build. | An application, accompanied by | plans, was then presented from the | Edward Chappell company for per mission to erect on Central wharf but without naming the location exactly, a new building, 50X154.1. with brick wall 16 inches thick, the timber to be of Georgia pine, the roof of slag, a fire wall to be at the south end of | the building, and the structure to be two stories high, of open construc- tion, with a row of postings as shown | on the plan.
 It was referred te the fire commits sioners.
 l There was also an application for | alteration in property of Frank H. Lowell estate on West Main street. so as to put an extra story on the build ing and plate glass front. Referred to fire commissioners.
 Chestnut Street Pavement.
 A petition for d granolfthic or as Chestnut street from Willow to Frank lin was referred to public works com mittee. It was signed by Norwich 1 Nickel & Brass Co.,, and others.
 Robert P. Smith, agent Falls com pany, and others, petitioned for a light on Grosvenor place. It was referred to police commissioners.
 John J. O'Nein and others petitione6 for an arc light between residence Cs George w. Hamilton and North Cliff street. Referred to police commis- sionerS.
 The poorly lighted condition ot Broadway from top of hill to residence of Misses Ripley was referred to in 2 petition for another light in this sec tion by Lucius Briggs and others. Al so referred to police commissioners.
 The Congregation of Brothers of Joseph petitioned for a crosswalk ir front of their synagogue and repair. to curbing.
 An electric light at foot of Gov, street was asked for by Max SchWart; and others.
 Appointments by the Mayor. Mayor Murphy appointed William H ) Martin as public weigher. The coun cll balloted on the appointment, al ) nine ballots being in favor of hin and he was declared elected.
 Mohegan Park Supt. John Duff wa appointed special constable by tn mayor and this appointment was rati fled by the vote of the council
 Annual Report by Gas Commissioner
 The eighth annual report of tn board of gas and electrical commis sioners was presented and ordere, printed. It showed a net profit fo the year of s41,01S92.
 The street department monthly re port showed 96 as total number of mel
 employed and expenditures totalinj s4,454.91 in October
 $413.75 on Stony Brook Work. , The water commissioners reporte