The Penn's Grove record., 1923-08-31

Metuchen, on the Lincoln highway be-
tween the Passaic and Hackensack
rivers on Route 4, near South Am
boy, probably near the southerly ap-
proach of the Amboy bridge, and on
Route 1, near the intersection of Route
at Railway.
/ County Engineer Frank j. Radigan
of Hudson appeared to urge construc-
tion Of the Bulls Ferry road in that
county as a 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 ry-Washington roa d.
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
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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
a resolution by the Salem County
Board Of Freeholders, was received in
forming the commission that the
Penns Grove-Atlantic City highway
had been designated as Harding high
way. Although this is not a 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.
Ratifying action by the Morris coun-
ty freeholders, the commission grant
ed J. s. Geigers' Sons an extension Of
time until September 25 to complete
their contract on Speedwell avenue,
Morristown. The delay was explained
as due to failure to install track ma
terials, over which the contractors
have no control. Various other exten-
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 greater improved
mileage the commission considered
the change beneficial.
Approval was given a request from
Sussex county for the payment Of $12,-
ment on general repair work. The com.
mission also approved a contract for
Newton avenue in the borough OF Sus-
sex, a 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
C,1Iu nY
Route 5 will 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 Hainsburg-C 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, 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
ly agreed upon for superintendent of
the State Home for Boys at a 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
and Agencies. 1t Is under
stood this confirmation will be forth
coming and Mr.. Roselle probably will
assume the superintendency about Oc-
tober 1.
Mr. Roselle will succeed Calvin Der
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-
ion of Mr.. Derrick. Mr.. Roselle is |
years old. He has been con-