New Britain herald., 1915-02-16

Humphrey remaTheu 'hal He Souiu not remember when the school de- partment ever paid nickel Tor side walks the public works department id.
 The matter was tabled, it being un- derstood that City Engineer Hall is to take up the Washington place propo- sition with the city building commis- sion.
 Accepted Streets.
 A comm unication was received from Corporation Counsel Cooper on the status of Dwight court. It stated |, that no hard and fast rule for de- termining the acceptance of pocket streets could be given and each case must be decided on the facts perti nent to- it. The courts usually hold that a passway that is generally used for public convenience is an accepted street.
 The corporation counsel said the court was opened in 1895 and the city laid a water main in 1t. He considered it a public thoroughfare.
 City Engineer Hall told the board it would not require the expenditure of large amount of money to put the court in shape.
 Mayor Quigley said if Dwight court is accepted it might be necessary to to take similar action with regard to Cemetery Lane, Wakefield court Emmons place and other short pocket streets.
 The Dwight court matter was laid on the table.
 Wants Sewer Lowered.
 Charles Glover vice-president of Ja communicated regarding sewer con- ditiOnS on Lafayette and Myrtle streets. He suggested that the Laf- ayette street sewer be lowered Under present conditions the wheel pit of the Corbin Screw factory en- zine room becomes flooded occasion ally from the High street sewer, en- tailing great financial loss and incon- venience not to mention throwing many men out of employment.
 MT. Hall suggested that another sewer be built in Lafayette street and run it down High street to Myrtle. He estimated the cost at $760
 Quigley Blames Corporation.
 This plan would accommodate the toilets but Mayor Quigley believed the corporation was at fault by locating the toilets where it did after the Lafayette street sewer had been con- structed. MT. Glover's letter said that at the suggestion of ex-City En- gineer Caldwell the building was severed into High street.
 On recommendation of President Humphrey, Engineer Hall was in structed to confer with Mir Glover concerning the expense and who will pay it.
 Engineers Assistants Praised.
 The following petitions for salary increases from assistants in the en- gineer's office were received: Carl F. Hagist, s60 to s75 per month; David $60 per month.
 T think they're entitled to an in crease" said President Humphrey. City Engineer Hall concurred in this view as he considers his assistants as valuable men.
 They do the work all right and work overtime without a kick" said MT. Hall. '.
 / Mayor Quigley also favored the in- creases.
 It was voted to recommend all the increases.
 South Street Improvements.
 City Engineer Hall was authorized to secure waivers from property owners on South street from the railroad track easterly for a change of grade and also to secure bids for crushed stone for macadam pavem ent.
 City Engineer Hall proposed re- moving the, watering trough at the south end of the green in Franklin square to another position, prefer ably to the north end of the green The recommendation was adopted.
 A petition was received for the of Lincoln street from the English property to Corbin ave- nue. The department paved as far as this point last fall but stopped work there because it was found it would be necessary to cut down twelve trees No action was taken on the petition, although the work has al- ready been ordered by the common council.
 The board drowned on a petition for two lights on Alden street, an unaccepted street. Two lights were put in but the residents want two more. 2 Other petitions received were as follows:
 Rockwell avenue, concrete walk on | west side; hearing ordered
 Lawler street, extension of sewer; tabled.
 William street, flag walk on both | sides; hearing ordered.
 High street, reduction of building l line north of Broad; petitioners given l leave to withdraw.
 Stanley street removal of dead tree l at No. 615; referred to city engi- neer.
 Grand street, extension of sewer 3 adjoining Walnut Hill park: referred