New Britain herald., 1922-03-02

dent that si5,O00 will carry the schools through easily. There Lave | been several added expenses which include painting, new text books, re pairs on the boiler, insurance and probably more coal for the portable building.
 school Reductions 1 William Gallagher suggested re- duction in some of the school cx- penscs. Nr. Gallagher did not favor the borrowing Of money by the town every year, as it reelected generally on the people and the interest was | heavy, which caused the continual | rise in tax rates. He thought there may be some possible plan of econ | oml2ing at the school.
 senator Trumbill speaks
 Senator John H. Trumbull said he would like to see the borrowing linn itcd to some special amount As it now is, the selectman can borrow what he needs and this year. the sum of s55,o00 has been necessary. He suggested that when borrowing it would be a good plan 10 limit it to not more than half the sum raised m taxes. That would means Plainville could borrow something like S41, ,00O this year instead of the S55,o00 it has borrowed. Senator Trumbull is urg- ing the adoption of a bill similar to this method and will present it at the next session of the legislature. It will be uniform throughout all towns that not more than 50 per cent. of the amount Of taxes Dc borrowed If PlainviIle will be approximately sl5.- 900 in debt, which would have to be covered with tax levy.
 Debt Has Increased A. H. Condel gave an idea of how the town has rapidly gone into debt. In 19l1, the town borrowed S9,000; in 1914, Plainvile needed S11,o00. Thus it has slowly increased until last year $5S,000 was necessary to cover expenses The schools take about half the budget and the high way construction is also heavy.
 sidewalk Construction
 The resolution as approved by the selectman pertaining to the construc- ton of sidewalks was accepted. The new proposal calls for the construc- ton of walks as deemed necessary by the seectman. Towards these the town will pay 25 per cent. There are several places in Plainvi'le which need walks and these will be recom- mcnded by the board of selectmen.
 60 Days To Lay Walk
 The se|ectmcn will notify the pro perty owners to lay a sidewalk and this must be done in the course of 60 days. Violation of that rule will be cause of action taken by the town in laying the walk and at the entire cost of the owner with an addition of 2a per cent given. The walk must also be paid for within period of 90 days or u lien will be laid on the property.
 Width Of Walks There was some question as to whether or not the selectman car pass on the width of the walk if this is the duty of the Town Plan com mission. This matter will be investi- gated. Selectman Johnson said that q rule was passed several years ago to the effect that walks in the main sections must not be less than eight feet wide and those on the outskirts six feet.
 Stanley $. Gwillim was appointed chairman at the meeting and Robert C. Usher acted as clerk. The meet ing was well attended and adjourned within three quarters of an hour.
 Niattco Is Missing
 Thomas Matteo. 15 year old son of Mir. and Mrs. Carmen Matteo of S5 Broad street, failed to appear in the local court yesterday afternoon to am sWer to a charge of truancy His father reported him as missing and some youngsters said they saw him on the back of an automobile truck headed out of town. Judge Merritt @. Ryder continued the case until the hoy puts in an appearance. Mr. Mat teo said he wanted his son to go to school.
 K. of ". Officers
 Company 0, First Regiment Of the Knights of Washington, elected of licers at the Episcopal church parish last evening as follows; Commander, Rev. George Hilton; chaplain, E. & Lackey; captain, Edward F. Aspinall; clerk, Roland Hoerle; paymaster A. Thompson; Quartermaster, Harry Bon. ney: sergeant at arms, Walter Stone: sentinel, F. H. Babcock and color bearer H. D. Lafayette.
 The installation of these officers will take place at the next meeting which will be on Wednesday evening, March 15.
 Rev. (. Wyckofy H.
 Rev. Charles $. Wyckoff. pastor of the Congregational church, was ad-