New Britain herald., 1925-03-03

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 Main Street Widening.
 Widening of Main street from the railroad bridge south to the Me morlal Boulevard will be one Of the most important Of the matters which will be taken up at the meeting ot the city council tonight. The propo- sltlon before the council is to cut down the width Of the sidewalks about five feet, thereby giving more area to vehlcular traffic. If this proposition is carried through, the wider street will mean the elimina- ton of traffic difficulties which have annoyed the city authorities for years as under the present arrangement the passing of trolley cars 10 and fro means the cessation of other traffic, Parked cars at the curb and the trolleys take up all of the avail able space, Because of this situation, many narrow escapes from accidents have taken place when motor ears have been pinned in" by the troll leys.
 The elimination of parking on the street has been considered for some lime as a means of relief. but this proposal has been rejected as the merchants have declared that such q procedure will interfere with busi- ness.
 The widening of the upper DOT ton of the street from the railroad bridge north to Summer and High streets has been q boon to traffic, the plan was vigorously opposed for a time. The cutting down of the sidewalks will work a hardship on no one, the city officials declare, and will be of such immense benefit immediately that the plan deserves acceptance. The sidewalks on the street are unusually wide, time. The plan, if accepted after the curb to the buildings at the present time. The pan.if accepted after the usual hearings result in a favorable decision, will mean the establish ment of building lines along the lines of the present buildings and the ripping up the present curbs and sections of the walk, to be turned into the travelled highway.
 Noyena To Patron
 In honor of the patron saint of St. Joseph's church, a novena will be held at the church beginning on March 10 and ending on March 19, the feast day of the saint. Special services will be held each day and night of the novena.
 St. Josephs Guild hall will be thrown open to the public on March 6, when whist party will be given under auspices of the Children of Mary for the benefit of the building fund of the new church. A supper will be served in the hall on March l2 by the women of the parish to swell the building fund.
 The new parish hall will include a banquet hall with stage, kitchen and all other accessories of a parish place. The scenic appara- tus for the stage has been ordered from a large theatrical supply house.
 Discuss School Plans
 Plans for the proposed new addi- lion to the East Bristol school will De discussed at a special meeting of the district on March at s o'clock at the schoolhouse on Pine street. Reports of the committee, recently chosen to investigate the matter, will be laid before the district for action by the voters. Should the building plans as proposed be &C., cepted, another proposition will be laid before the voters, relative to the issuance of bonds by the district to pay the cos,j of the erection of the new building. The growth of the district has made new structure a great necessity,