The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-05-09
WATER WAGON
FOR NEWPORT
This SUMMER
Council Against Oil for
Laying Dust-Traffic
Officer Appointed

The topic uppermost in the
minds of the people of Newport
at this season of the year is the
problem of laying the dust in the
streets.
Various methods have ben sue
cessively tried at different times,
but not always with satisfaction.
The use OF the heavy oil used
last year was universally condemn
} ed. Early in the season the City
Council decided that the most eco
nomical and probably the best
method of caring for the laying Of
the dust was by water sprinkling
The new truck recently purchased
by the City Council arrived yes
terday.
At special meeting of the
to have the new truck equipped
with a sprinkler This work will
probably require a couple of days
after which it is hoped Newport
streets will be comparatively free
from dust
Harry Cushing who did the
street sprinkling last year so eff
GENTLY mas recovered from his
injuries and will again have
charge of this work.
Mayor Lindsay broached the
subject of water meters and ask
ked that some action be taken on
Nhe question without delay. Mayor
Lindsay came out squarely against
the use of water meters as Il
means of conserving the city
water supply, when he was nom
mated for the office he now
holds, and as some members in
the Council are known to be
strongly in favor of their use,
there is likely to be some inter
esting discussion on the subject.
The Mayor in a message to the
City Council a month ago, recon-
mended that the water meter en-
forcement act be revoked, and
that the former water rates and
regulations be re-estabished. His
message also recommended that
an effective policing inspection be
inaugurated. Also that another
reservoir be planned for at an
early date.
The Mayor and Council have
been urgently asked to appoint Il
taffic officer, The Council
thought it advisable for the city
to have one for four months from
the first of June until October
first. After considerable debate
Mayor Lindsay said that while he
was Of the opinion that when the
new signs were installed, many
dangerous places would be cared
for, he did feel that a traffic Off
Ger during heavy summer travel
was now a necessity.
The Council vote was tie and
the mayor exercised his privilege
deciding the vote in favor Of an
officer, who shall be designated at
salary of S25 a week for sew
en- day week. He shall serve the
city from 10 a. m. until seven p. m.
Mayor Lindsay recommended the
appointment of Fred J. Barnard as
transferee to that position from
the East Side. There is also ur-
gent need of discipline on the East
aside which could also be taken
care of by Nh Barnard, partly
outside of regular hours and
without pay, it was stated.
Walter Crozier was notified that
his request for the water extern
sion to his premises was consid-
cred and from estimates of costs
the Council cannot grant his re
quest this year.
1t was voted to leave the matter
of sluice way requested by Mr.
Benoit with superintendent Of
streets, George A. Bailey. Mr.
Bailey was instructed TO have line
drawn and posts set at Frank
Litchfield's, Corner of Concord
Avenue, in order that there will
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