New Britain herald., 1916-01-19
ESTABLISH LINES
 ON CORbIN AVENUE
Board Of Public Works Has Short
 But Speedy Meeting

Very little time was taken by the board of public works at the meeting held last evening, to transact the scheduled matters and as a. result the members of the commission were on their way homeward before o'clock had struck. Chairman F. N. Hum- phrey presided and there was a full attendance of the members.
 The first matter was a hearing on the proposed street, grade and build ing lines on Corbin avenue. The fol- lowing property owners were present: D. B. Warwick, w. w. Bullen, R. D. Judd, T. J. Kilduff, Supe~~ltendent Reardsley of the Connecticut com pany, M. S. Hart, representing the Hart Realty company. and A. J. Slcper, representing the Jerome Home association trustees.
 The engineer prepared a map show ing thirty foot building and street l1ne. The interested parties had no objection to the establishment of this Dne, and the board voted to recom- mend it's establishment.
 Time Is Extended.
 A communication was received from the Connecticut Co.,, asking for an extension of time for the removal of the overhead wires on Lafayette street until March 1. The company is waiting the arrival of it's cables for the subway, and will A request was received from the Southern New England Telephone company, asking that it be recom-
  panies be given until May 1. It was so voted.
 Odors Objectionable.
 A petition was received from Will liam Quinn ct al., asking that the sewer which terminates at the end of Cherry street and flows in the open through the property of W. w. Hanna, be covered up on account of it's ob- jectionable odors. Engineer Hall pro- duced a map showing the proposed extension of Cherry street through to South Main street with a proposed new sewer which would empty into the South Main street sewer. The c'ty would be forced to secure new right of way through some of the property and the estimated cost would be about $9.50O. It was voted to give
 
 of the street a hearing on the matter.
 Petitions Received.
 A petition was received from the Pcoth estate asking for a sewer in Booth street from Broad to Lyman streets. A hearing was ordered. The petitioners also asked for a water main in the same street and it was voted to lay it providing the usual bond was furnished.
 A petition was received from Joseph zuk for a sewer in Clinton street from Broad west to Burritt street. A hear ing was ordered. The petitioner asked for a grade on the street and the matter was referred to the city engineer to bring in an estimated cost.
 To Change Poles.
 The Connecticut company asked for Dc rmission to replace the old wooden poles on West Main street with new iron poles. The matter was referred to the chairman and the engineer with power.
 Gets Deserved Increase. Miss Grace G. Riley, stenographer in the office of the board. petitioned 1 for an increase in salary from $10 to 1 S125O weekly. Commissioner Moore 1 said that during his connection with l the board as president he found the 1 applicant a conscientious clerk, who 1 deserved the increase. Commissioner i DCnlon said that his sentiments were l q! long the same lines.
 On motion of Commissioner Ander- son. the increase was granted
 Want Trees Removed
 The city engineer reported that W. F. Keeley had asked permission for the removal of a tree on Franklin l street. which would be in the way to IEe entrance of his new garage. It N as voted to have the tree removed. ] petition to remove two trees on East Main street in front of the Anchor Brand Foremen's club was aid on the table.