New Britain herald., 1924-06-28

spoke In favor of the extension. Dr. Roger Nj, Griswold was one who ad- vocated that this measure be taken. Others were George ". Sullivan and Bernard F. Moore.
 The motion was made by James J. Fitzsimons that the committee lay the main for distance of f25 feet at a cost not 10 exceed si.5Oo. Favorable action on this motion was taken by the voters present, inasmuch as tho power 10 grant extensions rests with the committee.
 Regarding the changing of the time for the collection Of taxes from No vember 10 September 1, it was the sense of the meeting that this be done. George Sullivan explained that by the present method of collection, the taxes are collected l3 months af- ter they are aid. Many changes can take place between the times that the assessors place valuation on property. By the method now in use tax rates are based on the list of the year pre- Nious, while 1T a change were granted, they would Le based on the list Of the same year.
 The reason for making the change, it was explained by Mir. Sullivan, was SO that the collection could be placed within the fiscal year. There was no opposition 10 this amendment, al. though the question was raised re- garding the ncarness of this collection 10 that of the town taxes, which be- come collectable in May. The amend ment was passed.
 The matter Of changing inc time for the reading of meters and the collection Of water rents from quar- tery 10 semi-annuslly, met with no opposition. The charges will be pay able March 1 and September of each year.
 II vas voted that the compensation Of the district treasurer, Clarence E. Baldwin, be increased $50, making his salary $500 per year No opposition. The proposed amendment regarding the election Of three members of the district committee, one for one year, one for two years and one for three years, the same to take effect in June. 1925, was also passed without any op- position.
 The meeting adjourned shortly be- fore 10 o'clock.
 Ellsworth Competent
 James E. Ellsworth, the new chair man Of the district committee, is re- garded as a man well fit 10 hold the position he was elected 10. He is at present general foreman for Dennis OBrien and Sons. general contractors of Meriden, and it is said that he will bring a great deal of experience and working knowledge to the committees activities.
 Thanks To sullivan
 Upon motion Of George Griffith. at last nights meeting. the retiring chairman of the board, George ". Sullivan. and the other members of the board. were given vote of thanks hy the district members.
 Looking For Position
 The rumor was af1oat before the meeting last night that Louis Good rich was seeking the position of chair man of the committee. Some are Of the opinion that he was chosen third member Of the committee, in order to prevent his being chosen chairman.
 Will Choose Clerk
 The meeting of the kensington fire district last night failed to elect a clerk of the district committee. Upon motion of George Sullivan. it vas voted that the committee shall choose its own clerk at some future time.
 officers Are Reelected
 X calm and peaceful atmosphere in- furuced the annual meeting Of inc fire district last night, l bringing 10 it an air Of quiet, the like of which has been rarely seen in town before. This was possibly due 10 inc fact that there we're hut 12 members of the district present.
 The committee of last year was re- ] elected. namely, Frank Wilcox, chair {. man. Pardon C. Hickey. Francis Dem ing and Garner C. Goodwin. secretary | and treasurer. :
 The only other business 10 occupy inc meeting was The reading Of the ] annual report. which was regularly spproved of and passed upon.
 Former Resident Dies
 Word has been received in kensing- i lon Of the sudden death of Mrs. Julia !. schurtsr. wife Of Dr. M. A.