New Britain herald., 1915-07-10
DING, DING, THIS
 GAR FOR NORTHWEST
Council Gives Connecticut Co.
 Permission to Build Line

Another steel link that will strengthen and build up the city was forged last night by the common council when It granted the Connec- itiout company permission to extend the trolley system through the north west section. Men who have worked for the extension for years were pres ent when the council without dis ; senting voice granted the request or the trolley company.
 The only point in dispute was tho adoption of a plan for the construc. tion of the line at the corner of Main and Myrtle streets and this was not sufficient to cause even ripple on the surface. Two plans had been prepared by Chief Engineer W. .. Dunhanl. of the Connecticut company and the second, or substitute plan, was adopted, making it unnecessary to take a large amount of the side walk in front of the Hotel Bassett.
 Maps of the extension were ex- amined by the council during five minutes recess and then resolu- ton from the board of public works calling for the granting of permis- sion for the construction Of the sS- tension wss adopted on recommends ton of Councilman George M. Lan- ders.
 Company to Pay All Expenses. The Connecticut company is to re- imburse the city for all damages in cured by taking sections of-the, side walks at the corners of Main and Myrtle streets and Broad and Grove streets. The company is also to pay for the relocation of manhoies, dam age trees, etc, and to place the streets in good condition after the work is completed.
 Poorest Trolley System in New England
 Ex -Councilman William J Farley who has been champion or the extension, spoke in favor of the line.
 He classified New Britain as the poorest trolleyed city in New Eng land. When this city had 10000 people it had four lines; today with over 50.Ooo people it has only five lines. This line, he said, would open up the most beautiful section of tho city and would enable many morn people to own their own homes, the ideal way to live.
 Attorney M H Camp also spoke of the great need of the extension.
 NO Delay AntlClpated.
 President Humphrey of the board of public works spoke of the course the plans for the extension had taken. A plan was adopted, he said. which would probably eliminate any delay because of conditions undesirable to property owners at the corner of Main and Myrtle streets. In reply to question by Councilman Degnan. President Humphrey said it was first proposed to cut nine feet off the sidewalk at that corner but 9 better place was finally adopted.
 Councilman Landers at the request of Corporation Counsel J. B. Cooper the mayor and corporation counsel to city.
 Judge Cooper explained that the conditions had not been submitted to the legal department of the Con- necticut company and "a few minor verbal changes may be necessary without the city abandoning any of it's rights or restrictions.
 "A resolution was presented by Councilman Degnan requiring the Connecticut Company to place poles as nearly opposite dividing proper ty lines as possible along the. route of the extension. It was adopted.
 Public Works Recommendations. N.
 The Following recommendations were received from the board of pub-e lie works: Award contract to Baker 6 Lasher, Inc..s for laying concrete gutters on Chestnut, Stanley and Dwight streets at 1s s-4 cents per square foot ;permit Southern New
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