Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-02

I Murphy had the clerk read a letter 1 from President Perkins in which he wrote that they hoped to begin the work very soon. but had not heard 1 how soon they could get material. City Health Officer Dr. N B. Lewis 1 petitioned for an arc light to be placed i at the rear of M. B. Rings property 1 so as to give light on the alleyway l to Durkee lane. He said this place was used as a public watercloset and 1t seemed to be impossible to catch | the offenders.
 It was referred te the police com missioners,
 Take Care of City Bonds.
 A resolution was adopted authoriz- ing the mayor and city treasurer to borrow a sufficient sum, probably bonds maturing on Oct. 1, 1913, which amount to $125,000. The sum of $10,- 900 is in the sinking fund to be used.
 To Assess for Street sprinklng.
 The mayor, corporation counsel and Civil Engineer G. E. Pitcher were made a committee to assess for street sprinkIing in 1913.
 resolution amending the descrip- ton of Breed lane. which it is desired to make a public street, was adopted. The previous description was found to have included some land of the Nor Wich and Worcester Railroad company. A resolution was then adopted making Breed lane a public street.
 Petitioners from Rogers avenue. headed by J. A. Turner, asked for a light there. It was referred to the police commissioners.
 Settled Claim for $50.
 The sum of $50 was ordered paid to George Kelly for a claim for injuries ,l,s ,T.,s-. defective sidewalk on Washington street.
 To Alderman Hourigan, Mayor Mur- phy said the injury had been suffered opposite the residence of William H. Shields,
 For Eighth Street Grade Crossing.
 Mayor Murphy read the following communication on a railroad crossing at Eighth street:
 Gentlemen of the Court of Common
 Council.
 l wish to inform you of the danger 0us condition of Eighth street. Upon investigation 1 find that travel on that street for the past five years has more than doubled, and l think you will agree with me that the risk to life has been very great and that the city ought to take into consideration the adVisa- Dility of a grade crossing on that public thorOughfare.
 It is used more and more every year by automobilists and by strangers en- tering and leaving our city. There is no protection at all from approaching trains going north, as the view is en- tirely shut off by buildings on the south side of the street. The only pro- lection that autemObilists. drivers of teams or the great number of people who walk over and use the bridge as an access to and from East Norwich have is by a signal that has worn out it's usefulness years ago.
 My impression is that the state of Connecticut compels the railroad com pany to put in a certain number of grade crossings each year. and my recommendation to the council would be to take this matter up with the railroad for their consideration at once. In taking that course we would be in line for improvement.
 Several years ago this matter was taken up by some of the citizens of Greeneville, but for one reason or other 1t was dropped, but conditions that exist today did not exist at that time. At that time in that section of the city, known as Preston, there were very few people who used that cross- ing. There are today in that section of the city three to four hundred fam flies who have to use that crossing daily; therefore, l think it is our duty
  this great improvement is accomplish ed before long.
 Call on Utilities Commission.
 On motion of Alderman Gebrath it was voted to direct the mayor to com municate with the public utilities com mission on this matter
 The auditors report of the city's ac- counts was presented, ordered accepted and printed in the journal
 The monthly report of the street commissioner was accepted without ] reading. It showed total expenditures 1 of $282071
 Bills Approved.
 The following department bills were i and approved: Police depart ment $2.45S.69, street light $1, 472, cem- ! etery $62295, fire $2,606.S5, park $317.- | O9 gas and electric $8,26728, public | works $4,905.31, finance $2.5Z9.74, water s195S.74
 On motion of Councilman Connolly | a vote of thanks was passed to the ! New London county fair officials for i piimentary tickets sent to the | and adjournment was taken to Sept. IS.