New Britain herald., 1918-06-19
WEST MAIN STREET
 IS 10 BE PAVED
City and State Will Share Ex-
 penSeS Of Work

Routine bushes was transacted at the meeting Of the board of public works last night. No one appeared to voice their opinion on the propos- cd sprinklinG of Connerton street, but when the petition for the spriniling Of COrbin avenue, between Steele street and Black Rock avenue. came up, M. r. Sandberg and Areline Smith were opposed, while it was favored by M. Nelson and Paul Stahl. On the proposed sewer in Rentcsheler street Carl Carlson, Ada J. Anderson and pSellina Wallen were in favor, while it was opposed by John I1iltpold and John Marsh, the latter declaring that he did not want to add to the eX- pense of the government in these war times. There was no opposition to the proposed sewer in Columbia street After the hearings the board voted to recommend favorable action in each Of the above instances.
 The Connecticut company asked permission to reset and relocate poles on Dwight and Jubilee street This was a formality only and the request was granted.
 Councilman Charles GiIlin present. ed petition to have the board of
 
 mittee of the council confer with the Connecticut company relative to put ting concrete sleepers under the rails on Main street His idea is that this would reduce the vibration caused by the heavy cars. It was voted to give the petitioner leave to withdraw as the scheme did not appear practi- cal
 pC} \ hf inc Pola to move a frame house from 341 to BPS Elm street Permission was also granted Bernard Miller to move two houses from 2S3 to 317 Elm street.
 The board also voted to give the city engineer power to remove dead trees and such trees as are a menace to public safety without first getting the sanction of the board. It was voted to lay a combina ton concrete curb and gutter in Bigelaw street where conditions are bad Pro- test had been made by Racl1liffe Brothers.
 The state highway commissioner has agreed that if the city will pay for nine feet of roadway and install comb1natlon curb and gutter in West Main street from the Black Rock Bridge to Corbin avenue the state will pay for the paving of s feet of the roadway. This new pavement will be a substantial one with a six inch con- crete base with amestite top The city will pay about $15,OOO and the state $1S,0O0. The board also voted to macadamize Franklin street. clerkship of the board were received from John s. Recor, Peter McCrann. John F. Hanrahan, John R. Blair. John Cham bers and Fred Hanson. It was voted to give the applicants hearing at an early meeting of the board.
 In addition to Harold R. Day, who was appointed assistant electrical su- perintendent the board had an appli- cation from Joseph C. Wratschko of 479 Park street. Commissioner Moran inquired about the work on hand in that there is considerable to be done and the appointee would have to give notice to his employer of his intent to resign 1t was decided to take ac- tion.
 The advisabiEty of adopting a house summer uniform for the fire men was recommendtd by Chief Dame. It was voted to have the chairman secure samples and bids from local clothing dealers to supply the department. The new uniform will be khaki trousers and muslin or linen shirts.