Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-07
CITY IMPROVEMENTS ARE OUTLINED
Mayor Muphy Urges Better Care of chslssa Parade
 and Electricity ty-No More New Street Lights hi. Year.


 To the court of common council at it's July meeting in the council cham bers on Monday evening. Mayor Tim othy c. Murphy suggested a number of improvements that their efforts in the coming year might help to bring forth. It was short session that was called to order by the mayor at SIS and was adjourned after about 35 minutes of business. Councilman Kinder was the only absentee. On motion of Alder man Gebrath,s the minutes Of the last meeting were accepted without reading by Clerk Moore and business was thus expediated number of times subsequently,.
 To the Southern New England Tel- ephone company permission was granted for the relocation of IS poles on West Thames street, but one new pole that had been asked for on High street was denied.
 Grades for walks or, Mechanic street, on the easterly side of Spring street and for Roath street between Bos- web avenue and Division street
 Franklin Street Building Line.
 A petition followed by a resolution setting July 20 as the date for a hearing was presented by Alderman Beckley to establish a building line on the West Side of Franklin street ex- tending from the easterly corner of the Bulletin building distance of 2Ss feet to Willow street
 A report of progress was received from the fire commissioners who asked for extension of time to complete their report.
 street in front of the Jensen property went over until the next meeting, on August 8.
 Offer to Build Sidewalk. A petition from Charles W. Burton and Rosa P. Burton stating their will ingness to deed to the city a strip of land in front of their property on North Main street and to build a granolfthis sidewalk thereupon if the city on its part would build a retain ing wall on its inoide line was referred to the committee on public works. In letter from the Norwich Letter Carriers association, the thanks Of that body were conveyed to the coun- ell for the support given the postoffice employees pension bill. S27oo For Franklin Street Widening A resolution was adopted authoriz- ing the appropriation and payment o1 s270o to Mrs. Philippine Young in Rur- chase of land at the corner of Frank lin and Bath streets for the purpose of widening the thoroughfares.
 The finance committee was empow- cred to sign the rate bills on motion oi Alderman Gebrath.
 Tn compliance with the ordinance governing the erection and addition to new buildings. brick l. frame 10, al- teratfons to buildings. brick 1, frame 6 Chief Stanton's annual report as head of the Norwich Fire department was approved and $50 copies of it were ordered printed.
 The reports for the month past by -l- AH-4~ Al police and the city treasurer were ap- proved.
 Mayor Murnhy's Suggestions. Mayor Murphy presented the follow
 Gentlemen of the Court of Common Council:
 As this is really the commencement | of a new year for this body I deem 1t my duty as mayor to suggest to ths | council some of the many improve l ments that are needed this year. Tn regard to the sidewalks especial ] ly. let me say that there are many 1 that were started last year but owinS 1 to the lateness of the season were no' i completed. .
 The city has two very importan walks that ought to be laid this year
 one. on Central avenue, the other or lsOals street abutting the old cemetery l would like also to call your at tention to the walks and curbint around the Chelsea Parade which fo,
 number of years have been sadl! neglected.
 l The Chelsea Parade is considered on | of the most beautiful spots in Norwici l but of late the town has neglected t' l give 1t the care 1t demands. | This council in representing tn I city of Norwich should see that thu | park receives better attention iron
 the town in regard to cutting grass I repairing walks. etc. I would sug