New Britain herald., 1917-01-27
PaainVllHe News
TOWN To ESTABLISH
LINE FOR BUILDING
Providing Legislature Adopts
Representative Simpsons Bill
SELECTMEN FAVOR MEASURE

Which Town Has No Control Causes
Action-State Police Officer Here
Acting in cooperation with the
board of selectmen and other citizens
of prominence, Representative Will
liam J. Simpson yesterday introduced
a bill in the general assembly to au-
tn rize the town to establish building
and side walk lines The measure
was referred to the committee on
cities and boroughs which will soon
set date for a hearing.
Adoption of Mr.. Simpsons measure
will make it possible for Plainville to
take some progressive steps, the TRUE
value Of which may not be appreclat-
ed for a number of years. It is a bill
that has been in the mind OF Select
man Johnson for a long time and
was prepared after he had discussed
it with a number Of leading citizens,
all Of whom gave it their unquallHed
endorsement Representative Simp-
son did not receive it until yesterday
and he dropped 1t in the hopper IN
the house on the first opportunity,
which was incidentally the last chance
he had, the legislative permitting Of
the Introduction of no new measures
after yesterday.
Under the existing conditions prop
erty owners may build on any part
of their land that they choose, per-
mission which Is many times taken
advantage Of to the extent that the
appearance of an entire street is seri-
ouslv damaged. The need Of the es-
adjustment Of building lines was en-
phasized to the selectmen on more
than one occasion during the past
year In one instance recently it was
necessary for Selectman Johnson to
issue orders changing the plans Of
property owner in the eastern section
Of the town who was having an addi
ton made to his building in such
fashion that part Of the structure
actually was on the highway.
The same condition applies to side
walks. There Is at present no law
which permits of towns taking meas
ures to have the walks uniform in
width or arrangement and as a result
some of the streets present a rather
unsightly appearance.
Mr.. Simpsons bill Is liable to at
tract state wide attention as it's pas
towns in the state will take similar
action at the next session of the leg
islature. When 1t comes before the
committee for a hearing the town Will
probably be represented by a num-
her who will ask for Favorable con-
sheraton. It is unlikely that there
will be any material opposition.
Church Services Sunday.
Advent Christian-Rev. ]. w. Den
ton, the pastor, will occupy the pulpit
both morning and evening. In the
morning at 10:45 he will preach on
the subject, 1.-The Prayer That Re-
suits In Revival" Sunday school
will follow. There will be a praise
and social service in the evening at
6:15 and at 7 o'clock the pastor Will
speak on "The Gospels Message"
Mr. Denton will continue his evangel-
istic services in the Bristol Advent
Christian church next week. He feels
greatly encouraged over the results of
the revival thus far obtained
Congregational-Rev o. W. Barker
Of Hartford, will occupy the pulpit at
the morning service.
Episcopal--Services in the Church
Of Our Saviour in the morning will
be In charge of Rev. Reginald Parker
of Hartford.
Baptist-10:45 a. m, preaching by !
the pastor, Rev. J. G. Ward, on the
subject, "A Boys Purpose" 1905, |
Sunday school; p. m, young peo- |
pies service; o'clock, service of |
song. !
Franklin Council Installs.
Officers Of Franklin council. Q. U. |
A. M, elected for the ensuing term,
were installed at a special meeting |
of the organization held last evening |
in Odd Fellows hall. G. A. Pelham |
Of New Haven, state organizer was in !
charge of the exercises
The following officers took the OBJ
legations:
Councilor-A. D. Cady
Vice councilor-C. T. Cottre1l
Recording secretary-A. Fl. Dresser. |
Financial secretary-A. w. Stewart.
Treasurer-F. A. Hart.
ami1er-J. Harris.
Inside protector-R. Stewart
Outside protector-D. H. Hopkins.
Trustees-A. D. Cady and C. T. |
COttrell.
State Policeman Here.
Detailed by Captain Hurley to in |
Testigate the alleged holdup which |
occurred Tuesday night and which !
has since been the talk of the town
State Policeman Mitchell arrived |
here yesterday afternoon and gave up |
& few hours to questioning those who
may have information concerning it. |
Chief Egan's men plan to Investigate |
the case thoroughly and arrests will |
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