Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-11
MAYORS REGIONAL HNpATIoNs.
Cover Programme for the Year for Board of Aldermen--Ap -Appofntment oi Committees.

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 Every member of the board Of al- dermen was present and about three dozen spectators attended the regular meeting of the board Monday evening in the council chamber. the chief i'm terest of course centering in the ap- poihtments for the year. which were to be announced
 The routine business of reading the rst proeeeded ss ns Risn after % which the report of Chief F. H. Richmond for December was read, showing 30 ar rests, in 16 of which iHtoxfcMtfcn dg- ured, were committed to jail, paid chief and the others yariously dis posed of. Forty-eight tramps were lodged in the stationhouse, 121 cOna- plaints received and stolen property to the value of $164.05 recovered.
 The expenses of the street depart tailed s554.2s, according to Superin- tendent Summers report.
 The report of City Health 9meer ". F. S. Heating showed six nuisances abated. two inspections. eight permits to school children issued.
 Plumbing Inspector John R. AFcCar- thy submitted list of the buildings on which the plumbers or owners had refused to comply with his orders. The report was accepted.
 
 the board has annual message. as fol- lows:
 Mayor Dunn's Message. Gentlemen of the Common Council: In entering upon o new administFa- tfon of the affairs of our city, it be- comes my duty to call to your atten- ton such matters concerning the city s welfare as are likely to- come up for your consideration during the ensuing year. With full confidence that you are imbusd solely with the purpose of advancing the true interests of the city, I predict an earnest and har- monious, effort on the part of all, to render to our constituents full and conscientious accounting of the trust they have thought proper to place in our care, and prove ourselves worthy of their implied faith in our integrity. Financial.
 My first duty is to call your atten- ton to the state of our finances. The present net liability of the city is $122, S87.S7, which indicates an increase of $5,000 during the year just passed over the previous year. For this in- crease the common council cannot con sistently be held accountable. since the city meeting levied an insufficient tax to meet current expenses. It would be appreciated, however, if your board in the intelligent exercise of economy should materially decrease this Habil- ity without sacrificing any necessary or essential municipal improvement. There is now outstanding S100. 900, municipal bonds due October 1, 1925, and s100, GOO, that will mature August 1, 1884. The sinking fund to retire this indebtedness now amounts to $56,- fo5.25.
 There is also an issue of SIS, ,o00, water bonds due October 1, 1924, and another of $50, 900 due October 1, 1929. The sinking fund to retire these bonds now amount to $4,903.e5, and should be consistently increased to sufficient ly redeem this bonded indebtedness day at maturity. It should not be borrow $6,5o0 to retire the s50,000 wa ter bonds that became due October 1. 1914, this loan was paid and cancelled during 1915 from earnings of water department. leaving additional balance named for sinking fund. Streets.
 k The special appropriation of $5,0o0 made for stone block pavement con- struction at the annual city meeting might well be utilized on Church street and North street between Main and Valley streets. Undoubtedly Union street between Main and Jackson streets will in another year require similar construction.
 The present condition of Jackson street demands immediate attention. 1 The surface is so badly worn that it will have to be practically rebuilt. I therefore respectfully suggest that you give the matter your immediate consideration and investigate the most modern improved method of macadam adapted for withstanding the wear and tear of traffic on this important thor oughfare, so that work can be started thereon so soon as the weather will permit.
 Street Lighting. The present contract for street i lighting will expire November 15, 1917 l and during your term of office. It is none too soon to give its renewal prop CT consideration, and particularly rel alive to the economy of the use of 1 incandescent lamps over arc lamps In the consideration of petitions for new street lights that you will receive