New Britain herald., 1925-01-08
Visitors Are Present.

several VlSltorS rom Merlden and New Britain were present, among them being President J, R. Andrews of the New Britain Chamber of Commerce and F. J. Porter and A. A. Mills. directors of that organiza tion; l. I. Gardner and F. E. Smith, representatives of the Meriden Chamber of Commerce.
 Mr. Andrews said he was anxious to find out what Berlin wished to do and stated that he would lend himself to anything which would work out 10 the best interests of the town. He said he was well ac- quainted with the Cat Hole road, the course of the proposed highway and was keenly aware of the fact that q new road is needed there. He said that he and his associates were present unofficially. and he would bring the proposition to the atten- tion of other members of the cham Der.
 Mir. Gardner of Meridcn said he was anxious that such a road should be built, He explained that the amount of traffic is increasing every year and Colony street in Meriden is congested. The desirable route Is through Cat Hole, he said, as it is essential that tra fife be divided so as to relieve conditions on the main highway. He said that he felt sure the people of Meriden Yould be for the construction of the new road.
 Mir. Smith said that the mayor of Mcriden has favored the establish ment of the new highway and has taken q great deal of interest in the proposed improvement. The prom incnt people of1the town are all of one mind. he said. and they will CO., operate fully.
 Freight Transportation.
 E. Allen Moore, chairman of the board of directors of the Stanley Works, New Britain, was called upon by the chairman to give his views on the matter. He said that 1t is of prime importance that the widen ing of the roads 10 accommodate the increase of traffic, be kept away from Berlin street, as it would he ruinous 10 that locality and to oth- CTS along the turnpike.
 Some new way to get traffic through to New Haven and New York must be found, he said. Freight traffic is growing. said MT. Moore, and the need for ac- commodation of this transportation is kecnly felt.
 The Cat Hole route. in his opinion, has advantages for quick travel. It is not merely a matter of saving on mileage, but it is d matter of safety, This road has hardly a dan gerous curve in its entire stretch. he said. In the opinion of Mr. Moore there are plenty of good arguments for this route, which may be pre- sent"d to the legislature.
 Some discussion was held as to the saving on mileage and it was brought out that about three miles would be cut off by using this route, to say nothing of the time saved. The many dangers along the pike were brought to the fore, it being shown that the many curves on that stretch of road make it hazardous for use by a large number of ve- hicles. A great deal of the truck traffic would be diverted by open ! ing the new route and passenger cars would thus be allowed a Ercat- CT degree of safety.
 Committee Is Appointed. A committee consisting of A. L. Fonda, Jason NJ. Taylor, Dr. C. B. Erickson. Charles r. Lewis and First seleetman George B. Carter was chosen to draw up a bill for presentation 10 the Legislature. , This committee met directly after the mass meeting.
 Before the mass meeting adjourn ed Mir. Lewis asked the representa- i tives from Meriden and New Brit ain if committees to cooperate with the Berlin delegation In drawing up and presenting the bill. could be formed in a short time. The Meri- den men said that committee | could be formed in week. but Mir, Andrews of New Britain said that inasmuch as the Hardware City rep,
 resentatiyes were present unoffi'