New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
Veto of Gas Station Bill Sustained Re- port of Committee On Street Paving Assess ments.

| ing last nlgnl DN unanimous vote | sustained a veto submitted by Mayor A, M. Paoncssa to resolution adopted last month which would all low the construction of gasoline hll- ing stations at any point not within 100 feet of church, school build ing or public building.
 The councils action ends the matter of new filling station at the corner of Pearl street and Franklin square, which has been before va rious city boards for several months, unless the company carries its ac- tion into the courts.
 The council also adopted resolu- tons on the death of Patrolman James Skelly who died as a result of wounds sustained Sunday morn- ing when he and brother officers frustrated an attempt to rob the Davidson & Leventhal store on Main street.
 The resolutions on the death Of Policeman James Skelly follow:
 Officer James Skely, for many years an honored member of the police department laid down his life in the performance of his duty as a policeman on the twelfth day of October, nineteen hundred and twen- ty four and the Mayor and members of the Common Council of the City of New Britain desire 10 express to the relatives and friends of the de- ceased, tribute of love and respect with which this body, in common with all who knew him. regarded the lamented deceased in life and in death, therefore be it
 Resolved; That the valuable services and devotion to duty of James Skelly as a member of the Police Department, and his upright and honorable life, be gratefully re- membered by those of US who were his associates and fellow citizens.
 Resolved: That we condole the bereaved family in this, their sad affliction. extending to them our heartfelt sympathy and commend them to Him who doeth all things well.
 Resolved: That these resolutions be spread upon the records of this meeting of the Common Council and a copy sent to the family of our late companion, signed by His Honor, the Mayor, and attested by the City clerk"
 Alderman W. H. Judd was in the chair when the mayor read his veto. which on motion of Councilman A. N. Rutherford, was sustained by a unanimous vote.
 The mayors veto message follows. Members of the Common Council, Gentlemen:
 T am returning herewith disap- proved, Resolution No 26 adopted at the September meeting of the Common Council. relative to an amendment to Section 262 Of the City Ordinances regarding automo- bile and garage buildings, etc.
 The purpose of this resolution was to amend the present ordinances so that gasoline filling stations and other buildings of like nature might be erected at any point not within 100 feet from church, school or public building. My contention has been and still is that the present or dinance governing this matter and providing for a 200 foot restrictive area is proper.
 Tt has been brought to my atten- ton that the proposed amendment is drafted to provide for one condi- ton that has arisen and that q re- turn to the 200 foot clause is con- templated afterwards. Such action IS not good city business. The case for which this change is intended would, in the event of it's passage, allow the placing of a filling station within a short distance of the Swedish Bethany church, Emmanuel Gospel church and the First Luther an church and would cause great annoyance to attendants during the hours of worship. There is but a. short area there, in fact only the length of Franklin Square park, not 1'ow served by gasoline station. A station at this point would increase the traffic hazard on a main artery Of traffic; would, because of it's close proximity to Franklin Square park detract from the beauty of that plot, and would make necessary the removal of several large handsome shade trees that now contribute to the beauty of the spot.