The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-05

Both of these departments have received very high praise for the way in which they have performed their duties.
 Department of Public Works.
 During the pastsyear l 5 s-10 miles of Warrenite pavements have been laid. Forty-seven sewers have been constructed and many streets grad ed, many miles of curb have been laid and street lines set, and an in terceptor sewer from the outlet of Bostwick avenue to Broad street has been started.
 'The city condemned during the past year the land bounded by Bost- wick avenue and the harbor for the establishment of the west side sew age disposal plant. The method of disposal should only be adopted after careful consideration and checking up of the operation of the various sys- tems now in use. I believe that great care should be used in the selection of a system of sewage treatment as it entails a large expenditure of money.
 Money has been provided and con tracts let for Warreniting many miles of the city streets during the cur rent year, and the sewer work will be pushed to completion as rapidly as possible.
 During the current year the sea- wall at Seaside Park will be extend ed to Fayerweather Island. A new bath house will soon be constructf ed.
 Park Department.
 ''The city has instituted condemna- raYrONaodin0a 10 urnriSifiOn of as much of Steeplechase Island as lies within the city limits. for the purpose of using the same as a rec reation park. This will prove very valuable addition to our city and the comfort of our citizens.
 ''Beechwood park has recently been acquired by purchase by the Park de- partment. This park IS situated on upper Park avenue and extends east erly comprising about 35 acres. The Park department has about completed comfort stations at Old Mill Green and Washington park. I hope that provision may be made for more of these stations in other sections of our city.
 Board of Education.
 This board has under construction new schools and additions for the ac- commodation of the children of our city. am very glad to note that the Board of Education has adopted my suggestion of two or three years ago to standardize school buildings. believe that this will materially lessen the high cost of construction
 Contract and Supply Department.
 This department made purchases for the various departments of the city to the amount of $371. 1856. This is an increase over 1916 of $134, ,34S.77. The estimated net saving, after de- ducting all expenses of maintaining this department, is $29, ,527 .15, or a trt. fiei less than per cent. on the total amount expended.
 Work on the Stratford avenue and the Grand street bridge Is progress ing slowly on account of conditions over which the commissi toner's have no control. I believe, however, that these will be completed during the current year. T would urge quicker action on !street extension and the completion of other work in operation throughout the city.
 '.An ordinance creating a recreation committee has been passed during the past year and a commission will be appointed within a few days.
 T wish to take this opportunity to congratulate the various boards and to thank them for their painstaking and efficient efforts during the past year. There are particularly trying times and I feel that every one Is will ling to do his part toward solving the perplexing problems which confront us.
 June, 1917.
 "cLIFFoRD B. WILSON, il-45 [