Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-20

by testimony of disinterested persons who are in a position to know some thing of the duties and obligations of the position I occupy, and who can speak of the results which followed my administration of the duties of the of- flee Said answer also suggested that of the office would be welcome, that opinions might differ as to the proper methods to be pursued, that $50 sam pies of r1ilk had been taken during the period from June 1st, 1916 to February 1st, 1917 that the dairies of the larg- CT producers had been frequently i'm spected. that the milk inspector con- sidered it the duty of the police and prosecuting attorney to arrest and pros eeufe those violating the ordinance re- ferred to in paragraph of said notice, that the milk inspector had conferred with the prosecuting attorney with re- gafd to the prosecution of those sell ing milk in the city without license, and had tried to educate the rrE1k deal- CTS as to the law by advertisements in the paper. but did not consider it his duty to see that the license fee re- quired by the city ordinance was col lected from the dealer. the license to the dealer properly recorded or the H. cense number displayed on the vehicle used by the dealer. and that there had bean no epidemic. which could be trae- ed to the milk supply. in the city dur Ing the milk inspectors incumbency in office. and that the purity of the milk
 
 vorably with that sold in other commu mites, that the milk inspector could show what he had done with relation to the matters stated in paragraph 6 of the notice, that the matter alleged In paragraph of the notice was a mat ter of opinion, and denying the state ments Tn paragraphs l and of the notice.
 And at said time and place the said Dr. Dennis J. Shaha.l asked for con- tinuance of two weeks in which to en- able him to prepare his defense. The continuance requested was granted and the time set for the adjourned hearing was 10 a. Tn., Saturday, March 17th, 1917. at the same place, to wit the mayors office in the city hall at Norwich, and said time@was agreed upon by Dr Shaban andl his counsel, and the hearing was adjourned to such time upd place.
 At 10 a. m Esturdav. March 17th 1917, at the mayors effice in the city of Norwich. Edwin w. Higgins. Esq, as attorney for sDr. Dennis T. Shahar, pr. Shahan had decided that he would produce m evidence, nor put in any further defense to the charges made, and. the hearing was thereupon ad- jolIrned-
 That said Dr. Dennis J. Shahan has been unfaithfuI and inefficient in the performance O. his duty as milk in- .spector of the city of Norwich. and
 
 terest Of said city demand his remov al, and further tEat fhe charges stat ed in paragraphs l. ?, 2. 4, ,. 6. 2. g, and of the notice hereinbefore recit- ed are true.
 Now Therefore because of his un- faithf,llness to duty, his inefficient ad- ministration of his office and the re- ouirements of the public interests of I do hereby. for the cause stated. in accordance with the foregoing finding, hereby remove said Dr. Dennis J. Shahan from the office of milk inspec- tor of the city of Norwich and the same is hereby made vacant.
 ALLYN L. BROWN.
 Mayor of the City of Norwich.
 The finding was ordered printed in the journal
 Dr. Albert C. Freeman the new in worked on a number of large farms in Vermont, his native state. For three years he was engaged in the wholesale milk and cream business. He is a graduate of the medical school of the University of Vermont.
 Thames Street Sidewalk Hearing.
 The sidewalk hearing was opened immediately after the minutes of the previous meeting had been accepted and the resolution and sheriff's return on the Thames street sidewalks were read by the clerk.
 Il. the floor. He said he represented the Amreican Woodworking Machinery company He was not present to rem onstrate against the sidewalk order but simply wished information. He inquired as to whether the city will supply them with specifications and a blue print of the grade.
 In answer the rnayor said the city engineer will set stakes for the grade and will furnish them a copy of the specifications.
 Ralph Santini was the next to be heard. He said he did not object to ] the award made him by the special l committee appointed to estimate the l damages due the property holders with | whom the council was unable to agree | awarded s4eo for his property taken | by the city and with the understand 1 ing that he should move and rebuild | the wall He has inquired of local | as to what it will cost him | to move and rebuild the fall and was | told it would be $400. This he claims | leaves him no damages.
 Expense Estimated at $2oo.
 City Engineer Palmer said the mat ter had been settled by the commission | appointed for that purpose. The $40o | was intended to cover the expense of !! the moving and rebuildinS of the wall which was estimated at $200. This | leaves $2oo for damages. The mayor | informed Mir. Santinf that if he did i not feel satisfied with the amount i named by the committee he could take 1 an appeal The council, the mayor said, has no power to change the award as the matter has been settled by the special committee.
 City Engineer Palmer said he had been requested by Reuben s. Bartlett, adm.. of the Potter estate. lbankruptD to state to the council that fnasmucn as the estate is bankrupt and as there is a good concrete walk around the property now he did not feel that he should be required to construct a new walk Corporation Counsel Browning also made a statement along the same line saying that he represented Mir. who was unable to be pres ent.
 As there were no others to be heard The hearing was declared closed. No action was taken Monday night.
 Alderman Casper K Bailey of the public works committee stated that the petition of c. s. Peckha1n for per- mission to install a gasolene pump in ! front of his business on Shetucket S,. Tf1a |