New Britain herald., 1922-06-14
Expected Fireworks Of Police
 Board Postponed Until Friday

'hpii'chs To Install Wires.
 George Cooley, superintendent O the electrical system, appeared anc explained the necessity of wiring fol the new subway on Park street. Ht said it would be beneficial toNhe city to have both the police and fire wire. In the same cable line. He also ex, pained that the purchase Of two banjo and one standard signal boxe. is necessary. The board voted tc name a subcommittee to take the matter up of'thc wiring system ex. plained by the engineer, and to pur. chase the signal boxes. 6
 New Signal Box Ordered. Mir. Cooley also said he had in his possession two police signal boxes Chief Rawlings told the board that there was need of more boxes ir the city, and that it was his plan tc have two boxes for every beat. The board recommended that the box be installed at a location to be selected by the chief
 Advises Against Change.
 Mir. Cooley explained to the board that the matter of changing the police battery system to a new location ir the building, would entail heavy ex. pense. and the benefits derived did moi merit the proposed change.
 Public Spirited" Citizens. | Just about the time the board had got settled for long nights session Chairman Dunn noticed the forms ot two men in the police court room He left the room for few moments and on returning. he announced that two public spirited citizens desired the privilege of listening in" at the meeting. It was granted. The "p.s. citizens referred to proved to be pr J. E. Conger and L. M Stanley. They did not remain for the entire session O'Mara's Request Granted. A request was received by the board | from Patrolman William O'Mara that he be granted leave of absence from August to September 2. The policeman explained that owing to the warm weather of the summer months he found it necessary to take an en- forced vacation. of which two weeks was without pay. The board voted to grant the request
 Supers Are Named.
 Frank Grampico. aged 27 years, a veteran of the World War, appeared before the board to ask appointment as a member of, the supernumerary police department. His civil service examination showed general average of s6 He was asked by Commission CT Edwin A. Parker of what his war service consisted, Grampico said he served with the "M. P" in the A. E. with the United States government during part of the war. in the capac- ity of a plain clothes man.
 Joseph Hayes, aged 22 years. Eho had a general average of 92, and who was not appointed by the old board because of his boyish appear ance. presented himself before the commissioners for the "once over.' Tn answer to Commissioner Parker's question, Ne said he is strong and not afraid to fight, although he did not look for trouble. He said he was pre- vented from entering the service, be- cause of an operation he underwent f6r appendicitis. Both young men were named to the supernumerary department ,on a motion of Commis- sioner Thomas F. Jackson.
 Chief Rawlings, in commenting on the appointments, said both young men were bright. and no doubt would make good policemen. He said that he favors a plan whereby men ap- pointed to the supernumerary depart ment would be subjected to proba- tionary plan, to determine after six months, if they had the requirements of making good policemen.
 Resignation Is Accepted.
 The resignation of Supernu1nerary Policeman John J. Rogers was re- ceived and accepted. Commissioner Parker asked if any charges had been made against Rogers. Chief Rawlings said that the retiring policeman was very good policeman.
 Sick Leave Allowed.
 Clerk Joseph A. McGrail read the following sick leaves of the regular department: Captain Thomas w. Grace, one day; Patrolman Michael Meehan, 3 days; Patrolman George Moffitt, one day; Patrolman Thomas Woods, four days; Patrolman John Kennedy, six days and Patrolman Patrick McAvay, five days. In the case of Patrolman Michael Meehan who was injured while on duty, Chief Rawlings explained that his injured leg is in plaster cast, and will remain so until next September. The board voted to continue the salary of the patrolman for another month.
 Pass These Bills Along.
 Bills for medical attention for Policemen Michael Meehan, received from Dr. Swett and Dr. MacPherson and the New Britain General hospital, were referred to the corporation counsel.
 To Abate a Nuisance.
 Complaints were received from two local residents, regarding the park ing of automobiles near the corner Of Broad and Grove street, and also at the corner of Arch and West Pearl Chief Rawlings.
 Wants Traffic Officer.
 A communication was received from W. L. Damon, asking that some steps be taken to safeguard pedestrians at the corner of West Main and Russell streets and Park Place. Chief Rawl- ings said that complaints have been received in the past from this same locality. He said he does not believe that permanent traffic officer is needed there, but that it might be a good plan for the day patrolman