New Britain herald., 1926-02-04
THREE BUDGETS
 UNDER DISCUSSION
Park, Health and Public Works
 DeptS. Explain Needs

Park, health and public works departments were heard at d short session of the board of finance and taxation last evening. The first de- partment to be heard was the park board, represented by Chairman w. r. Brooks and Superintendent Ralph E. Midnight.
 The park board asked for total Of SGG,05G.07. Of which S26,279.07 is for new work and S39,77T for main tenance. The sum of s9.O0O is asked for planting trees. For extra bieachcrs at Willow Brook park s2,- 500 is asked.~
 The city Is under an agreement 10 connect the Alling property on the west side of Willow Brook park with the end Of Glen street. The ! agreement is that this work will be 1 done when the Al}ing land is de- velopcd.
 It was reported that residents in the vicinity Of North Burritt street want two small parks for beauty spots. One woman who lives next to one of these small plots is so interested she personally keeps it clear of papers and rubbish.
 New walks and a drinking foun- tain at Franklin square are needed. ! The Walnut Hill maintenance fund suffered last year because much Of it's appropriation was diverted to Willow Brook and Stanley Quarter parks.
 II was reported that the board Of public works had improved inc triangle at Hartford avenue and Stanley street by installing side walks, and had sent the bill to the park board The park board asks for s20O more for grading and planting the tract
 There is q small pond at An drews park at Stanley street and Chester place. which contains a. small pond which is not satisfac- tory. Neishbors want the pond filled ID or drained off. Superin- tendent Wainright did not think it practical 10 drain it al this time, until q sewer is installed In that ncighborhood. Mayor Paonessa did not think 1t necessary 10 drain 1t. He said he thought it would be suf- fciont to fill it up. The request ramn just before the meeting and the board had no opportunity 10 in- ypstigate t. The matter will be dis cussed later.
 There was discussion concern ing the proposed improvements at the base of the soldiers monument at Central square. II was suggest
 ed that foliage be planted there The park board thinks it would he better under existing conditions tc pave it with tile. The sum of si,- 100 is asked for this item.s
 Health Board Needs
 [ Collection Of garbage, the old
 health board bugaboo, still is C
 subject of concern to those who must look after the health and
 physical comfort and sanitation' oi the city. The health board or. iginally asked for s1s,OOo for this work but is unable to get sufficient
 bids at the price.
 Two contracts have been awarded
 at total of s15.000. Tho other con. | tract has bids ranging from sS.oot B to s1o,000. The health department recommends giving it to the S.o0t ? bidder.
 r Nc one has answered requests fol l bids for the repairs 10 the isolation [ hospital. Last year S1.000 wal awarded for this purpose. The worl , probably will be given out on day.
 work basis. The additional sum O
 s5h0 was asked for this purpose. $ Collection of dead animals, a nev iiem in the budget. has increase s from a mere matter Of s55 or S4i a year to SS75 last year and the