New Britain herald., 1921-03-03

estimated expenses but in case others will be added, the town would be running behind in payments. About ten years ago there was m indebt- edness of s46,0OO. Three years lat CT it increased to $71,0OO.
 During the last seven years suit able tax has been laid to meet all expenses and the town has been sue cessful in keeping out of heavy debt.
 MT. Condell reported that the com- pIeted budget totalled $S5,225. The items not included, however, were the outstanding orders which amounted to S79S.90. This, added to the budget would make it come higher than the one presented. It would be fair to estimate about $6,00O to be received from the state towards the school expenses. Last year the state fur nished $6,243.76. He also estimated that there will not be as many per- sonal taxpayers this year, ina smuch many have moved from the town. A sum of S1,000 was collected for this last term. With resources of S7,000, the budget would be left standing at s79,230. With a tax laid at 19 mills, Mr. Condell figured that it would yield sS0,496.S6. This would easily cover the towns debt He
 
 Selectman Johnson gave an ac- count of the increased expenses of the school for this term. Last year the school called for $30,000 and this year has petitioned for S52,000. A. H. Dresser suggested a 20-mill rate to effectually cover the expenses, but this was overruled.
 Assessor Williams mentioned tha1 his estimate of eighteen and one-half mills to cover the budget and based on the fact that there are several bills before the legislature that the state would grant a larger sum towards the welfare of the schools. He had no objection to levying the 19mill tax and was willing to accept 1t on the recommendation of the selectmen. He was willing to change his resolu- tion of eighteen and one-half mills and make it 19. MT. Condell had said that the state law would not allow lower tax than eighteen and one-half mills.
 The vote for a tax rate of 19 mills was carried.
 The question of establishing a board of finance for the town then came up Senator John H. TrumbuH suggested the bylaws be read that all present might understand what the finance board would do and its real purpose. Town Clark Usher read the laws from the Connecticut General Statutes, Chapter 397. MT. Trumhull recom- mended the establishing of such board inasmuch as it would be for the welfare of the town and would assist greatly in reducing the work of the selectmen in estimating the expenses. The larger towns through out the state have such a board and have met with much success.
 Selectman Johnson was in favor of the board. Assessor Williams made a motion that the selecting of such a board take place at a later date, namely a week from last night MT. Condell was unable to accept that motion and said that it was not in order It was voted, however, that the selectmen should call a special town meeting some time in the near future, when the establishing of such a board would take place.
 No Fishing Allowed.
 Unfavorable action was taken by the committee in the house of the senate yesterday in regards to the repeating of the fish and game law. A hearing on a bill was held on Feb ruary 13, at the state capitol at Hart ford that would allow fishing in all public reservoirs and lakes in which waters are used for domestic pur- poses No definite action was taken on the matter at the time and it was again brought up yesterday. In case that law was acted upon favorably, it would allow fishing in the Plainvillo reservoir. It is against the law to do so now, although some do it il- legally. The bill rejected, referred to fishing through the ice, in lakes and ponds, catching of small trout and the use of floats and lines. This law is in effect up to May 1, when the sea son opens and fishing will be allowed in the Plainvil1e and other reservoirs
 Mrs. Lauridson Home
 Mrs. Laust M Lauridson has re- turned to her home after several weeks confinement at hospital. Mrs Lauridson, it will be remember ed. was injured bp the inbound Southington trolley on Whiting street about two months ago and was rem dered unconscous. Her condition was regarded as being serious. She was removed to the hosptal for treat ment. She is reported as being inn proved slightly.
 Appeal for Clothes
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