New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-22
SeleCtmen Will Ask Patrolman to
Play a Dual Role
EXPECT BIDS IN TONIGHT
Long Hours of Service Promised to
Successful Observation-Disclosures
Company Explains Petition For
Privilege of Laying Gables.

Consolidating the newly created po-
sltion of patrolman with that of jan
itor of the Town hall, the select
men have advised the constables toI
figure on compensation for both in
filing bids for the appointment All
the officers chosen at the annual town
election have received letters from
the board informing them that it has
been decided to give preference to To-
cal officers in the selection of a po-
Iiceman. Should the terms they sub
NIT be unsatisfactory to the selectmen
or In case the services the man ap-
pointed renders does not come up to
their expectations, other methods for
policing the streets will be adopted.
First selectman Johnson was ad-
vised this morning that at least two
of the constables proposed to take
advantage Of the selectmen's offer
and before night their bids would be
in possession Of the board.
While the hours Of service have not
1nen in their letter 20 the constables
suggested that in their bids they
figure on working from 7 o'clock at
night until in the morning, seven
days a week. In addition they are
to consider compensation for janitor
service in the town hall and looking
after the prisoners. The latter will
probably include acting as escort for
those who are sentenced to jail.
Some of the constables are not wax
ing enthusiastic over the appoint
rlent as they figure the hours Of serv-
ice too long for what the town will
probably be willing to pay. There
would be nine hours a day for patrol
duty and probably two hours addi-
tiona1 for service at the town hall
besides the extra time they will be re-
CURED to put in when there are cases
20 be brought before the court.
Thomas Conlon, who at present Is
looking after the jan1tor work in the
Town hall, will be relieved of his du-
ties when the patrolman IS named,
providing the bids submitted to the
selectmen are satisfa Glory.
Auth GRITTY to have the policeman
look after the hall was given to the
selectmen when the police question
tn voters passing a resolution in
structing them to appoint a man for
night patrol and for ANY other duties
which may be agreed upon"
The last clause in the resolution
does not meet with approval in some
quarters as there is a belief that the
policeman should devote his entire
attention to his work as an officer
considered by number to be an indi-
cation of false economy which is liable
70 have unsatisfa Glory results.
After Grange Quarters.
Application for the privilege of
renting the first floor in the Grang re
building for use as club rooms has
been made by Court General Lawton.
F. Of A., and the governing board Of
the Grange Building corporation Is
now arranging to hold a special meet
ing to consider the proposition.
The place would make an ideal To-
cation for social rooms. The first
floor was originally arranged for use
as a store or market but it has been
vacant since the building was erected.
The Foresters are making plans to
have turkey rattle in a few weeks,
the proceeds Of which will be added
to the fund which they are raising to
meet the expense of renting the
rooms.
Tel. Co. Explain.
Representatives of the Southern