New Britain herald., 1923-12-31
PUBLIC FORUMS IN 1924, MAYORS PLAN
PaOnessa Suggests Topics in New
 Years Resolutions
BUILDING LINES DISCUSSED

City's Chief Executive Tavors Re
 StrictionS on Construction On All
 Streets-Wanis Considering Dri,-
 ing.
 Public forums for discussion as to the future use Of the old state normal school, park development programs, a swimming pool and public recrea- ton center are urged by Mayor A. NJ. Paonessa in a set of New Years resolutions he has drawn up and which he urges the public to adopt.
 The resolutions are in the form Of a New Years message. In addition to the public forums, the mayor urges prompt filing Of property lists and payment Of taxes; considerate operating of motor vehicles espe- cially in the congested districts: es- tablishment of building lines on all
 
 as a public convenience: keeping side walks clear of snow and ice, and ac- tive interest and cooperation in city affairs.
 The mayors resolution follows;
 "Resolyed--That I shall take an independent, active part in city af- fairs.
 .s,rlat I .i,au oJ,sn,,.a ,ui&Is,, ca rums so that matters Of great im- portance may be thoroughly dis cussed, such as:
 What shall we do with the old state Normal school?
 Are we to continue in our pro- gram Of park development?
 Shall there be a public swim ming pool, or a recreation center building?'
 That shall place my property list with the assessors the first week in October. so that l will not be one of the hundreds Of taxpayers who pay an additional 10 per cent penalty for failure to file my list. Although this is state law. the administration is often blamed for the penalty.
 That 1 shall pay my taxes al once, if l have not already done so, so that there will bc no deficits in the years budget. By doing SO. may expect lower taxes next year.
 That l shall become a part Of a ! to tell the next years legislature that we in New Britain, with our efficient department of as- sessments have no need for the law that requires the filing Of property lists. i
 That l shall not drive my automo- bile in the congested streets of our city more than 10 or 15 miles an hour. having always in mind that my own child may be the one to run in front Of my car. Unless this Is done soluntarily with q desire to protect particularly the children. it will eventually be done by order of the law.
 That shall keep my sidewalks clear Of snow and ice. lt will avoid numerous accidents and will also save Inc city money.
 That I will place a street number 1n my house. a great public conven- encc. lf I am not aware as to the number Of th" house, will call at lIe office Of the city engineer where he information will be cheerfully fur nishcd me.
 That ! will investigate and see if here is a building line on my street 5efore someone comes along and builds a small store close to the side Ralk. whereupon the residents Of my street shall rise up in protest. many blaming the administration. losing sirht of the fact that it was within 1ur own powers to prevent Inc dam ige.
 'T.st Us all get together. The fu- ure of our progressive city is in tho hands of It's citizens and those citizens must accept its tasks ard work out ifs lroblcms by independent thinking. souragr ous action. and by taking d positive part in all movements which .eem constructive and right"