New Britain herald., 1926-08-21
FURTHER SEWERAGE
 SURVEY ADVISED
Water Commission Says Plain- Vlle Must Stop Pollution Soon
TOWN HAS NO AUTHORITY

Local Youth Arrested in New York State - Second Game oI
 Series Tomorrow-Church Notices
 The town of Plainville has been advised by the state water commits sion that some action must be taken in regard to the pollution of the PeQuabuCk, it has been learned, and | it has been suggested that a survey made some years ago with such q purpose in view be brought up 10 date. A communication to this of- feet has been received by the select men from Sanford H. Wallace, di- rector of the commission.
 The communication states that the commission has been engaged in survey of the Pennington river water shed with particular reference l to the communities which are con- tributing to the pollution of it's water. The results indicate that PlainIille discharges considerable volume of raw sewage into the Pc quabuck river a tributary of the l Pennington.
 Mentioning the previous time when the matter was considered by this town and plans for a system prepared, the communication states Sooner or later Plainville must again take this matter up for con- sideration." The water commission recommends that the board of se- l lectmen make available a sum ot money sufficient to bring the previ- With such data the community can decide what should be done and the cost estimated. It would then be in a position to make the necessary plans to finance the situation. The commission has asked to be advised of any action taken in this regard and has offered any assist ance possible. The letter has been referred by the selectmen to Dr. L. ! II. Frost, chairman of the sewer district.
 Unfortunately the town officials ! themselves can do nothing in re- gard to sanitary sewerage, as the authority in this matter rests in the 1 hands of the sewer district and ac- ton must be taken through this The sewer district includes most ot . the thickly settled portion of the town. roughly the district enclosed ! by Pennington avenue, the rallroat tracks. North Washington, Bohemia Whiting and East streets. The voter: of the town included in this secticr are eligible to vote at meetings oi the sewer district.
 The town could be forced into the matter, however, if the state 1 should decide 10 press the matter of stream pollution. Authority in , surface water sewers also rests with ! the town. Otherwise the town is powerless and cannot act even if 1t so desires. This is one argument ad- ! yanced by the proponents of a hor- ough government. for q borough has more centralized authority and has full power over sewerage dis posal.
 The recent typhoid scare al West wood park caused the bureau of state sanitary engineers 10 investi- gate conditions here and thus recommend q sanitary sewerage sys- tenn. The state water commission, working from a different angle, has come to the same conclusion. and it appears that some action would be necessary shortly.
 Funeral of Mrs. Ball
 Funeral services for Mrs. Arthur X. Ball will be held at ? o'clock this afternoon at the Plainville M. E. schurch, of which her husband was pastor. Rev. Dr. William D. Beach, district superintendent of the New York East conference. will offiCiate. Burial will be made in Farm Hill cemetery. MiddletoWn.
 Second Game of Series
 Revenge will be sought by the -Plainvilles when they go down to Sou: hiugton tomorrow afternoon for their first return game with the , PeXtos of that town. The Souhing- ton team took the first encounter of the three game series on the grounds here last week, winning by ! 7-4 through one ba dinning of the locals. Profiting by this experience Plainyille is bound to change the face of matters tomorrow and even LID the series. The local team has attracted a good following by it's record this season and, with the added excitement of the old Plain- ville- -Southington rivalry, a good deputation of fans is expected to SC with the team.
 Methodist Church
 Services at the Plainville M. E. church tomorrow will be as follows Sunday school at 9;50 a. m Morn ing service at 10:45 o'clock. Rev J. Ackley of Burnside will be tho wx ~vrVny~r