New Britain herald., 1925-05-21

land on the mountain which could be made part Of the park. The To- cation is much and the proximity to the city such that 1t has seemed 10 me an ideal place for another city park, and I do not believe the sSt would be prohibitiye. This prop pYsi . ton is of course, a matter that is not in the immediate future, but, as our city is growing rapidly, it de- serves our attention.
 Waiting station
 For the past 10 years I have been urging upon the common coun- ell that steps be taken to provide a waiting station, one 10 be located in the center of the city preferably on a part O. Central park. being my aim. The waiting station med not be pretcntious one, in fact would be opposed 10 a large ex- penditure, but it does strike me that tho traVeling public Is emitted 10 some protection from the elements. A special committee of tho com mon council was sent out 70 give study to this matter but it has ac- complished nothing in the way of a waiting station. Some people arc Of the impression that such q con- ven!encc would be UcnrGcin! to the Connecticut Co. only, Ju5 this i'm prcssion is entirely lrron"ous. Its benefits to those who have Gcc2stcn to use the various modes os travel offered cannot be Cstima."d all. Of the opinion tha' station Cdc- quate 10 he needs 3f Dha puoiic for some years to cone coulG b. cr-c'- cd at cost Of not nor ,tau $G,- 9oJ. It is my hope tha, tic next year will scc something more def mite accomplished along this line.
 War Memorial
 A Although seven years have pass od since thi World var was brought 10 close, he city has taken no station in the way of providing q permanent memorial 10 New Brit aims dratl. This condition is hardly bcllevablc in city Of some 1o.000 populat'on, one which sent 3,JQ0 Of ifs young men to the dcr"nso tf its Gag and which felt the pains of be- reavement over the loss in the course of duty of more than 100 men. The only proposition presented in tangible form was turned down ny the city meeting board, It WAS the decision ot the majority and Of course must be accepted. It does stem, however, that the common council in the current fiscal year should take some steps 10 provide a memorial. This proposition has already been delayed too long. Let US give public demonstration 10 our feelings of gratitude to these brave men who died in the defense Of our country and for the perpotuation of democracy.
 Recreation
 The providing oi recreation Is an important part Tn every munich lal systcm and I believe that the city Of New Britain has gone q long way in this direction, Along this line, it has struck nc that the northwestern section oc this city is in need Of more attractions for lht evening" amusement Of it's adults and for the summertime amusement Of it's largo population Of children. The Washington schoo! grounds seem 10 afford adequate space for a larg" municipal playground. The hitting out Of recreation field and its maintenance is big item Of eN- pense, must r,adj,y admit. but ain 4 firm believer in the impor- tanCc or developing this branch of Inc municipal system and l would urge npon the common council that thought be giycn this project al the earliest possible moment.
 "A start has been made this year through the appropriation O. q sum of money 10 purchase some eQuip- mcpt for the Washington school playground. If the playground is to reach ils maximum Of service it will be necessary in the years 10 come to plan adltional eNpendi- lures.
 Gasoline Filling Stations
 At the present time the lcgiSia- turo IS considering the gasoline fl- ing station problem, which, l be- lieNG is O. greater importance 10 the city oC New Britain than 10 any other ciiy in the state. have Tn the past made several recommendation pertaining 10 filling stations, and I anu convinced that the city at the present time has more stations than hTe necessary 10 properly lake care ot the motoring public, II does seem 10 me that sonIr {, ,gislaiou to curb the incrt asing numbcr of stations can be passed by the city or New Britain without conflicting with the present state ordinance" If lcgisia- ton now before lho cities and bur- oughS commlu,c IS adopted. The city will be put in absolute control oC lh" problem,
 "If it Is past then f seems that q committee O. h. common council in cooperation with the corpora ton uouscl. should devise d means O! curpinE the number Of gasoline filling stations that are be- ing placed yearly. would suggest that authority hH given for the ap- pointmenl of a committee to this cud,
 Since this x 3 question o< ,iia| importance 70 lnr city of New Brit ain l feel that tho common council should go on record as supporting the stand taken by the comnis- sioner of motor vehicles In urging that cities he given control or inc installation of gdSoline Rlins sla- tons within their limits.
 City Audit
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