New Britain herald., 1923-04-18
SOUTH END PAVING
 JOB UP IN THE AIR South Main Street Property Own. CTS Object to Setting Curbs Back

The South Main street paving job may not be done this summer, accord- ing to the sentiment expressed by members of the board of public works last evening when citizens from that street appeared en massc and pro- tested against the proposed setting back of the curb two feet from the present line.
 Frank J. and Mary Durham were opposed as were Patrick and Mary Howley. Mary Neuman. St. Joseph's Church Corporation, Benjamin selo- mon, Franklin Kent, Louis Goufson, William H. Greenstein, Bernard F. Clark. Honora Dewitt. James B. Ni- hill estate, Catherine Sullivan. Frank and Mary Nesta, Givado and Filo- mena Fignoio, Jennie F. Jones, Philip and Yousipe Ella. John Cyelleiy. Henry and Irene suprenant Edwin Kjos said 1t Is immaterial whether tho curbs are moved or not.
 It was decided to leave the matter on the table for week. with the probability that 1t may be postponed indefinitely.
 Residents of High street north of Broad were present and protested against the reduction of the build ing line in that section.
 Overhead Bridge on Church Street.
 E. w. Christ, vice-president Of the Stanley Works was present and asked permission to build an overhead bridge across Church street connect ing two Stanley Rule and Level buildings. The board could see no objections to the bridge. provided 1t is high enough, but felt that the present bridge on Elm street does not give enough clearance. Because of this 1t was voted to ask common coun- ell to refer the petition to the en- gineer with power to act. In the meantime additional information will be secured concerning the proposed plans.
 Nick Foley of Ledgecrest avenue wanted water main on that street
 He said he has nothing but well water. which often becomes contam- mated. There is only foot and a half of water in the well. The board will do what it can for Nick. which is not very much, unless he can get enough people in that section to sign the usual bond. He was advised not to do anything until the charter amendment passes the legislature.
 C. H. Norris representing the Am erican Hardware corporation. ap- peared in favor of the proposed rail- way tracks across Park street. De- cision was postponed one month.
 Bids on Paving.
 Bids on asphalt paving were re- ceived as follows: Edward Balfe, $2.67 per square yard; Hudson Paw ing Co.,, $2.61 per square yard; Rob- inson & Powers Co.,, s2.56 per yard. | The Lane Construction Co. did not bid on the job, but if the city will do the work, they will supply ma terial at 3l1 a ton.
 4 petition was received from the New Britain Lumber Co. asking for an official grade on John street. It l was granted.
 The Connecticut Light and Power Co. petitioned for the erection of poles on Lincoln street and the cor ner of Ash and Cherry streets. The petitions were granted.
 A petition from F. E. Rackliffe and A. D. Clifford was received asking for permission to cut to grade on Ken sington avenue. Mir. Rackliffe will be invited to the next meeting to dis cuss the plans.
 A petition for an extension of the water main on Russwin road was re- ferred to the water board. Petitions for the placing of street lights on Judd avenue and the changing of . light on Chestnut street near Main were held over for light inspection.
 Herman s. Hall, who has just com pleted a new house on the corner of Arch and Columbia streets, petitioned for permission to cut stairs in the oank. The petition will be granted subject to the approval of Engineer !. D. Williams. |,
 A letter was received from the New Britain Medical association the board for its efforts to seep the streets open during the se- ere snow storms of the winter. and 'alling attention to the great help the board was in this respect to physi- 'ians visiting their patients.