Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-11

 during tho ensuing year. strict econ- despent lights wherever the same are practical The nght diffueed by the latter has proved very satisfactory, and the difference in cost of Ss0 and weight In considering tho city's inter- est.
 Sidewalks.
 I reco1nrnend that you give every possible encouragement to the con- annat,on 0I 5Rs tSst ssosilsnt sf, Flaswsh vailed. The city is well repaid for the pF0pertfonate cost of construction it has to bear by the improved appear ance of its streets. while property enhanced value of their premises, and the travelling public enjoy the privilege of being part of a community of pro- Greastve methods and civic pride.
 Severe.
 The work of connecting the build ings Of the Qufdnick-W1ndham com Pany and on Arncld's lane with the and should be pushed to an early com pletion with the opening of spring, The sum of $&,D00 was Appropriated by the annual city meeting for sewer construction. and the proper expendi- itation and health of the inhabitants of the city, is second in importance to no departmental disbursement. The sewer plan under which we have been heretofore working was very complete at the time 1t was protected. but the steady growth of the city will soon make it's extension a necessity. In the meantime every possible build ing accessible to the present sewer system should be connected herewith. Health.
 The comparative freedom from epi- denies enjoyed by the city in recent years. Is no doubt due in part to the prevalent commendable sanitary con- ditions. and the average satisfactory purity of it's water supply. It behooves the common council 10 watch both systems closely, and particularly to ir- vestigate the cost and utility of fll- pumping station so as to be prepared to take prompt action should necessity or advisability require it. The history of the water department l of our city is a matter of pride and congratulafion. It has proven ade- Quate to all demands made upon 1t, at its present rate of growth for many years to come. It has been self-sup- porting from the start and it's revenues steadily increase. Its property is in good condition, and no important ex- penditures are necessary for repairs. Ice.
 The establishment Of an ice plant at the pumping station, and the har- vesting of ice for the benefit of the inhabitants of the city, has become an almost indispensable governmental function, and its success Is dependant upon maintaining prices within reach of all as much as the furnishing of profit on the investment. Both pur- poses can be accomplished, and long l term contract with strict observance of its conditions appears to be the most feasible method.
 Fire Department. The fire department has an excel l lent record of efficiency. To maintain this high standard it should be equfp- ped with every possible modern ac- cessory. For the better fire protec- that motor truck for the department would be material aid and potent factor. I recommend it's purchase for your consideration.
 Police Department. The safety of life and property is entrusted to the police department. It l has always fulfilled the requirements | of the trust imposed with credit and ability. The call upon its resources is | therefore, provided with additional fa- cilities to meet the growing demand. Possibly the city is not yet ready for I the installation of a complete police signal service, but that an initial step | in this direction should be taken ap- pears necessary. I therefore reeom- mend for your prompt consideration 1 the desirabtlity of installing a signal box at the corner of Railroad and Main ! streets.
 Parks.
 | The city has accepted the gift from | Charles A. Young. deceased, of a pub | lie park at the southerly extension of Lebanon avenue No appropriation has been made to care therefor or make ! improvements thereon. The gift Is @ commendable display of public spirit l and a valuable acquisition to the city. It consists of an extensive tract of land | containing beautiful grove of trees. It should be placed in condition for | use of the public before next summer. cali your attention to the matter for | the purpose of Investigating the cost l of placing the park In suitable condi- ! ton, so that a clause can be inserted | in the warning for the next city meet | ing to make an appropriation therefor. ] Conclusion.
 | The matters to which have referred | and those which will constantly pre- sent themselves require your earnest | and unceasing attention. 1t is our | duty, and should be our steadfast en- | deavor, to SO cooperate in their per formance that when the time comes | that our official work is completed we | may retire with the best wishes of all citizens who have the real interests of l the city at heart.
 | DANIEL F. DUNN,
 Mayor.
 The mayor then appointed Aldermen Holbrook and Graves as tellers, stat ing that vote Yes meant to confirm l the mayors appointment, and No to reject.
 The appointments, with the votes
 on the same, follow:
 Corporation counsel, Yes. No
 Thomas J. Kelly, 1 | Inspector of plumbing,
 Jesse French, TO Collector of taxes and assess
 ments,
 | Arthur Racicot, Superintendent of streets,
 John S. Sullivan, 8 ! Superintendent of waterworks, l H. s. Moulton, | 2uperfnfandanf nf DfIu1DinQ station