Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-05-07
III star Correspondent.

NEW bttO O4>CNlCh. May t-McIO-
bers of the County Board of Free
holders seem to be unable to reach a
definite schedule for their road build
ing, although numerous requests for
such work have been made by citizens
and delegations from nearly all sec
tions of the county. since the early
part of the year.
Several committee meetings of the
board have been held and 1t was ex-
pected that the program for the cur
rent year would be announced yester-
day. but mt mailed to materialize.
While no expression has been made
by the board members as to the ex-
tent of new road work, 1t is generally
expected that quite a lump of the
money made available from the in
crease in county bonding capacity,
will be used for such new construc-
ton.
From those In a position to know
1t is not believed that all the county
fathers are In harmony over the road
building question. While some of
the members favor a large building
program, others are thought to be
endeavorng to abide by the advice of
County Solicitor Frederick f. Rich
ardson that road expenses be curtail-
ed except where such work is strictly
necessary.
Delegation From Roosevelt
A delegation from Roosevelt under
the leadership of Mayor Joseph Her
mann, and Councilman ClarkSon, of
Metuchen, addressed the county au-
thorities in reference to road matters
in the respective communities. but
no decision was reached as toSwhat
the county would do in either case.
The Blazing Star road in Roosevelt,
which Is a connecting link between
two paved roads, was the subject on
which members of the delegation
spoke, and requested that the county
repair 1t with a permanent surface.
AS pointed out, the road is In a very
bad condition, and on that account
necessitates q long detour to. reach
Woodbridge avenue from Bradys
Corner.
This road will be inspected by the
freeholders next Thursday morning
and it is very likely that they will be
compelled to insert another item In
the road schedule.
Metuchen Situation
At Metuchen the borough council
is desirous of establishing a grade
along Main street from Middlesex ave-
nue. to the northerly borough line,
in order that the curbs may be set.
There is no objection by the county
to any reasonable grade that will
flow water and the borough will be
authorized to establish the grade.
Incidentally, Mr.. Clarkson In con-
quested to know what assistance
would be given to Metuchen by the
county in providing for a permanent
pavement along Main street
Freeholder Belloff very emphatic
ally opposed any cooperation in road
work at points where the Public Ser
vice Street Railway is concerned, be-
cause of their apparent disposition
to hold on their portion of the work.
The Metuchen situation Is one of this
kind, being along the right of way
of the bonneville trolley"
While the paving question was not
settled, it ds known that the borough
would like to have the work done,
providing the Public Service will pave
the centre of the roadway and that
the county would provide for bearing
a portion Of the expense with the
borough.
South Brunswick
A petition bearing the signatures of
fifty citizens of North and South
Brunswick townships was before the
board requesting that the impossible
conditions along the Trenton turn-l
pike be Immediately remedied. This
portion of the road is under the juris-
diction of Freeholder Frederick Geb-
hardt to whom thematter was refer
red for attention.
A motion by Director William S.
Dey authorized Clerk of the Board
ThomaS Il. Mulvihill, to notify the
United States war department of the
worn out crossings along Bordentown
turnpike and the Cheesquake road, |
where the railroad spur to the Nor
gan General Ordinance depot cross
those roads.
A representative of the Perth Am
boy Water Department will be request
ed to meet Director Dey at the Ern- |
ston Standpipe in reference to the |
man hole covers of the pipe line, |
which are said to be above the grade
of the road.
The railroad crossing at Georges |
road, this city. Is to be Immediately /
repaired. according to a letter from |
the Rarttah River Railroad Company. |
A communication from the Public |
Service Street Railway Company also |
stated that conditions Of their road
bed In Sayreville, as complained of |
by the Board of Freeholders, would |
be given the necessary attention.
Pleasure at hearing of the con-
templated resurfacing of the wretched |
pavement on the concrete road run
ming to Woodbridge, was expressed
in a letter from the Borough Indus
trial Association OF Roosevelt. While
nothing definite has been heard from
the freeholders regarding this road,
II is generally understood that 1t has
received berth on the road schedule.
Robert Treat Garage. Prospect St. and
New Brunswick Ave. iss3s-5-7-ets
All members of International AssocfatfonI
Of Nachiui1ta, Rariten Lodge. No. 767 are