Connecticut western news., 1916-10-26
VOL. XLVI
BUSINESS NEWS ASSOCIATION
First Meeting. General Discussion of Roads, Grade Crossings, Nuisances.

Whatever was lacking in the way of attendance at the first meeting of the Business Mems Association, last Thurs day evening, was m4de up for by the enthusiasm and general interest taken in the various propositions that were brought before the gathering.
 President Joseph l.. Parsons called the meeting to order soon after 8 o'clock, giving sufficient time for all to arrive who had engagements earlier in the evening.
 The first matter on the program, the reading of the minutes of the last meet. ing, read by Secertary B. A. Creevey. The treasurer's report was then dis cussed.
 For committee reports; Charles ]4af- fargue reported for the outing held Labor Day at Lake Buel.
 Robert D. Pelrce stated for the play ground committee, that the grounds had been kept in order during the sum- mer, so that frequent ball games were in progress among the younger boys The tennis court was now in process of completion, the difficulty in obtaining men and teams earlier, had prevented having the court in readiness for this seasons playing. At the present time clay is being drawn which will be spread and rolled as soon as the weather permits. Sufficient funds are in the hands of the committee to insure the completion of the work.
 Under the head of communications, Secretary Creevey reported several had been received; one from the New Haven roads committee on locations of business plants; referred to factory wishing to locate preferably 50 miles from Boston. Referred to the commit tee on factory sites and locations.
 A. W. Holsapple was elected to sue. Chamber of Commerce from the Ca- naan Association.
 Charles Laffargue and John Rode. meyer were elected delegates to the annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce to be held in Middletown to day. ..s
 These three gentlemen were in- structed to make some investigations regarding the proposed trunk line over Boiney hill either by calling on State Highway Commissioner Bennett or in any way to learn as to the prospects for change being made in the proposed layout.
 The mention of this matter provoked general discussion aud brought out one new point in favor of the trunk line from the four corners to Butchers bridge. R. D. Peirce expressed his sentiments that it would be a good thing for the town as the state would build the trunk line, two miles or more, inside the town limits without expense to the town. Then the town could afford to build good road from Roots corner to Dutcher's bridge and thus there would be two entrances to the town over approved roads.
 This plan met with opposition, but the feasibility of it appealed to some of the members present and made an impression that it was too good to be turned down entirely.
 AS to unnecessary noises from the trains switching in the village limits, numerous instances were cited where it appeared that many times much more noise was made by whistles, bells and escaping steam. This matter was referred to the proper committee for action.
 The dangers from the present grade crossings was discussed, those present agreed that more protection was needed. It was more and more evident that the Pease crossing should have a regular guard because of the amount of switch ing done over that end of the yard.
 The meeting as whole was success ful in that it found much to talk about and many things to do for the good of the town.