New Britain herald., 1922-05-18

purchasing of an ambulance to per, form this work in the future. 1 Physical training has become an es sential for the development and up, keep of policemen. and l recommend that some steps be taken to arrange for physical training for the members of this department.
 Fire Department
 During the past few years thert has been considerable agitation fol the two platoon system in the fire de partment. This proposition has been considered by this body; by the board of fire commissioners; and by for mer city meeting. Nothing definite has been accomplished and re- spectfully recommend that commit. tee from this body work in conjunc. ton with the board of fire commis- sioners and devise plan for the car rying of this proposition into effect in as inexpensive manner as possible. The nature of a fireman's work re- ouires that he be in good physical condition and in order that this con dtion may exist among the members l or tHc tiiat steps be taken for their physical training and development. Public Charities There is an immediate necessity for new fire proof addition to the Town Home for the use of the female in mates. The present building used by these inmates Is of wooden construc- t, @II tc fro y,,o n ace and unsafe. Most of the female inmates of the Town Home are either elderly or cripples. and in case of fire it would be impossible for an inmate to reach the fire escape without aid.
 The building as constructed at present would burn rapidly, in spite of the sprinkling system. and there would be great danger of loss of hu- man life.
 There are many times this depart ment is called upon to take care of cases of mental disorders. The pres ent accomm odations for these cases tend to aggravate rather than to soothe these poor unfortunates. There should be a place fitted ups where there is sufficient sunlight and venti- lation instead of the present dingy quarters in the basement.
 Health.
 The opening of the Rocky Hill San itorium about year ago has been a great success from a humanitarian standpoint It has already provided comfort and aid to several afflicted patients. The work has Been most successful and should be continued, and the Board of Health should be al- lowed some money for necessary re- pairs.
 The collection of refuse. by the City has been before this body on several occasions, and has met with your ap 4proval. There is even a greater ne cessity for this work now than there has been in the past The dumping situation has attained serious propor- tions. At the present time the var ious dumping grounds in the city are not only unsightly but also unsani- tary.
 The municipal abattoir is practical ly self-supporting and the amount of benefits received in the protection of the health Of our citizens cannot be estimated.
 Transportation.
 For the past year or more there has been considerable agitation for better and more adequate trolley and jitney service. and for more reasonable rates. The City Government has done everything in its power to secure these improvements. A committee of the Common Council: your State Senator and Representatives, in conjunction with other citizens have appeared once before the Governor, and three times before the Public Utilities Commis- sIon in an effort to better these con- ditions without success.
 Under the present State Law all trolley and jitney transportation has been placed under direct control of the Public Utilities Commission. l would most urgently recommend that the City of New Britain, so far as it lies within its power use every effort to have the legislature grant us some authority to regulate transportation within our own limits.
 Charter Revision.
 There should be some changes in our City Charter. These changes should not be acted upon hastily but should have plenty of time for con- I would recommend that | a committee be appointed to draft amendments to our present charter so that they might be presented to the next legislature.
 Court of Honor. At the present time we have in |