Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-13
W1LLfMANTNss SANITARY
 CONDITIONS ~ POOR STATE
As Shown by Export at Meeting of
 Board Aldermen.

The regular monthly meeting of the board of aldermen was held at the town building Monday evening, Alder man W. N. Bowen presiding in the absence Of Mayor Gates. Alderman De Villers was the only absent mem Der besides Mayor Gates. The meet ing was 19 minutes late in starting
 After the reading of the minutes of the last regular and special meetings, the following business was transacted:
 Reports of the city departments were then read. The police depart ment reported IS arrests, of which paid fines and costs and went to jail. The health department reported Is cases of contagious disease as fol- lows: 4 diphtheria, il measles, 1 tu- berculosis. State health officer visited Willimantic and found deplorable con- The expenses of the street department for last month were $1.957.50.
 The report of the state sanitary commission which made a survey of WilIimantic was then read, after some discussion. The yards were found to be dirty, with ashes and rubbish. Tenement houses were also very poor, especially in regard to the toilets, and in poor condition, due to the property owners. There are many houses not connected with the sewer. In the stores the iceboxes were very dirty and in some markets meat was con- demned. The communication was re- ferred to the sanitary committee with our further instruction.
 Three sidewalk petitions were granted. A new application was re- ceived from Mrs. Nellie Armstrong
 
 thorized to purchase towels for use | in the frehouses.
 The Quidnick- -Windham eomnaHy applied for the use of one of the eitJ boilers at the pumping station and Fl was granted. They.are installing new ones and this city boiler will enable them to run while installing the new 1 boiler.
 The standing committee on street. reported favorably accepting Chest nut street and establishing lines ana grades. The report was accepted ana grades are to be established.
 Walter J. Johnson was appointed callman on Hose company No. 1. Int money which was recently voted, at { special city meeting was then appro- priatedF in the various city depart ments.s The resignation of Franl l : was accepted. OviTla Martin was ap pointed to take his place.
 The fire committee was authorized to purchase three-quarter ton truck The truck is to cost about S2,00O anC placed in the Bank street house.
 The street committee is to investi gate the feasibility of extending Chest nut street north of Lewiston avenue The sewer committee. was authorized to assess property owners adioinin: the new. sewer on Pleasant, Hayde1 and John streets. A hearing is to b held Sept. 3d.
 The police and fire committees thel held an executive meeting for fiv minutes.
 The salaries of the policemen an permanent irene nwere increased 1 per cent, to take effect Sept list.
 Alderman Webber inquired as t what has been done by the city to hel any projects for building an hono Eroll. He was much in favor of havin one, as the whole board was, and resolution was adopted urging that roll of honor for the town of Wind ham be made, which is the sentimer i of the people. Alderman Bowen ap 1 pointed Webber, Flynn and Carlson committee of three to confer wit other officials. The meeting lasted on r hour and a half