New Britain herald., 1922-07-12

Reference was again paid 10 the Parker said He can take his own chance before the civil service board"
 Turn Down Application.
 The board received an application | from Horace Y. Mercure for a rein statement as a member of the super numerary force. He is a former member of the department, who was dropped for an alleged nfraction of the rules. In his application, Merz cure said he is 3S years old. It was the sentiment of the members that in appointing new men in the super numerary force, the age limit of 35 years should be adhered to. The ap- plicant was given permission to with draw.
 Can Send Only Volunteers.
 The board took up for considera- tion the application of Sheriff George H. Gabb, for the detailing of uni formed men at East Hartford during the present railroad strike in the case an emergency arises. Chief Rawlings said that on instructions from the board. he conferred with Corporation Counsel Kirkham and secured an opinion that the City of New Brit ain would not be liable for any in- jury that might be suffered by any of the men while on duty The board after discussing the matter, recom- mended that it be referred to Chief Rawlings. he to be empowered to ar range with Sheriff Gabb the detailing of men if he sees ft Chief Rawlings said that only men who would vol unteer for the work could be sent.
 Tags For Lanpher.
 Commissioner Jackson moved that the department secure 1000 warning and notification tags for the use of the patrolmen in warning auto viola tcrs, The contract for the repairing of the desk in the office was awarded to John Tobin at {, cost not to exceed $50. Bids were received for painting the station house main office as fol- lows: Weare Decorating company, sS0; Manning and company, $109; Walen company, s11225 and Occupin and Johnson, s9o. The contract was awarded to the Weare Decorating 
 Pease's Petition Is Returned.
 A communication was received from Julius H. Pease protesting against the traffic regulations on Court street.. The petitioner claimed th0t under tn. present rules the value of property has been affected. The board after i the petition voted to rec | ommend to the common council that , 70 minute parking regulation be adopted. On a motion of Comn1is- ,ioner Jackson it was voted to return he petition to Mir. Pease, with the that he present it to the common council
 The Meehan Case.
 Chief Rawlings reported that the condition of Patrolman Michael Nee ian remains unchanged. On mo- ion of Commissioner Parker it was yoted to continue his sick leave and pay for one month. The status of the injured officer in regard to accepting and it's effect on his lrawing benefit from the police fund, will be secured from the corporation Chairman Dunn was in- tructed to confer with Patrolman Ieehan. in regard to his sentiment in he compensation matter.
 Can Play Baseball. At the suggestion of Chief Rawlings he board granted permission to the department to play the annual base all game with Meriden police for the 'eneft of the police pension fund.
 Bills Ordered Paid. Clerk McGral reported that the ills for the municipal garage arIount- d to sS49.97, and that the regular ills in the department totaled 415.16. They were ordered paid. on motion by Commissioner Parker,
 Railroad Officials Mum. Chairman Dunn reported that he lad taken up several matters regard ( ng traffic with the railroad company, { nd that he had received no definite ( information from the company of- { lcials It is assumed that the officials ave held no meeting of late. Commissioner Jackson moved that Z he civil service commission be in- tructed to establish eligibility lists of z upernumeraries in the department. { )n Commissioner Parker's motion, the ,oard adjourned.
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