The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1923-09-06

rivers; on Route A, near South Am
boy, probably near the southerly ap-
proach Of the Amboy bridge, and on
Route /, near the intersection of Route
at Railway.
County Engineer Frank J. Radigan
Of Hudson appeared to urge construc-
ton of the Bulls Ferry road in that
county as township aid project. The
commission gave approval to the use
Of $4,000 from the 1924 township aid
fund for that purpose.
County Engineer Vetter and Free
holder Stryker Of Warren county ap
peared to urge construction of the
Hampton-Asbury-W Washington road.
They were informed there are no
funds available at this time
Shore Problems
Senator Stevens of Monmouth was
also before the commission, asking
that some of the shore problems be
taken up. He was advised that this
situation is TO be considered by the
advisory committee in the near future.
A request from the Board Of Public
Works Of Elizabeth, presenting an
agreement covering additional work
on Railway avenue, was referred to the
state highway engineer with power to
act.
Former Judge George K Large, in
behalf of Hunterdon county, request
ed aid in the repair of several roads,
but was informed no funds were avail
able.
A communication, accompanied by
resolution by the Salem County
Board of Freeholders, was received in
forming the commission that the
Penns Groye-Atlantic City highway
had been designated as Harding high
way. Although this is not section OF
the state highway system, the com.
mission expressed approval
To Condemn Needed Land
Condemnation proceedings were au-
thorized to acquire several parcels Of
landed needed In the construction of
highways, the owners of which had
refused to accept offers which the
commission considered reasonable
Qdtll3luS dtLAOn ny lie I4OtlAO C0u4-
ty freeholders. the commission grant
ed ]. s. Geigers' Sons an extension Of
time until September 25 to complete
their contract on SpeedWeIl avenue.
Morristown. The delay was explained
as due to failure to install track ma
terials, over which the contractors
have no control. Various other extern
sions were granted where conditions
seemed to warrant.
Upon recommendation of Major
Sloan the commission reduced from
sixteen feet to nine, the minimum
width for township aid roads. 1t was
pointed out that in many places the
need for such roads is SO urgent that
even a narrow strip enabling vehicles
to keep out Of the mud is OF great
value. Inasmuch as the narrower
width will permit a greater improved
mileage the commission considered
the change beneficial
Approval was given request from
Sussex county for the payment of S12,-
500 for the 1922 motor vehicle alllot-
ment on general repair work. The com.
mission also approved contract for
Newton avenue In the borough OF Sus-
sex. motor vehicle aid project for
which the contract price is $500.
In response to a request from the
federal government the commission
adopted a resolution setting forth that
the Netcong- Canal Culvert section OF
Route viii be completed with ade-
quate pavement as soon as practicable
after settlement Of the fills. Plans
and proposed sheets for grading and
drainage on the Harrisburg Columbia
road, Warren county, also federal
aid project, were approved.
Twenty additional working days
were given the contractor to complete
work on Laurel avenue, Livingston,
Essex county, a state aid project.
Specifications and a contract for i'm
provement of Springfield avenue, New
Providence, were approved. The work
is to be done from motor vehicle
funds
Head of Boys Home
E. N. Roselle, superintendent of
schools of Franklin, was unanimous
" agreed upon for superintendent OF
the State Home for Boys at special
meeting of the board of managers held
at Jamesburg. The selection is sub
ject to confirmation by the governor
and the State Board Of Control of In
situations and Agencies. 1t Is under
stood this confirmation will be forth
coming and Mr. Roselle probably will
assume the superintendency about Oc-
tober l.
Mr. Roselle will succeed Calvin Der j
rick, who recently resigned to take a
post at the state prison as director
of administration and industry. Since
his retirement John A. Tingley has
been acting superintendent.
It was announced that the managers
hope to follow established standards
at the home, which has showed mark
ed improvement under the administra-
ton Of Mr.. Derrick Mr.. Rosel1e is
thirty nine years old. He has been con-