New Britain herald., 1926-08-04

health officer being of the opinion that the birds would moi remaip On the trees after they had s~~n sprayed. He was instructed tu con fer with Chief John H. Hsy~s of the fire department and make tie necessary arrangements for carry ing out tAls suggestion
 Budding Code Adopted It was voted last evening 4, inc council meeting to accept the build- ing code and adopt the same n q city ordinapse, 10 be effective March l. 1927. One slight change was made and that wAs to have fire resisting shingles in both the inner and outer fire zones instead of in the inner zone only, as was originally planned. It was also voted to have the code tndexed by the city engineer and printed in pamphlet form.
 To Reset Boundary Marker
 At the request ot the selectmen of the town of Southtngton. City Engineer c w. Buell. has been in structed to reset the boundary mark CT at the junction of the towns oi Southington, Plainville and the city of Bristol.
 To Pave Street Intersections
 At the time the city budget was prepared for the present year, an item of s10.000 was included for permanent paving, but in view Of the fact that a number of property owners on streets lined up for pay ing. did not want to assume their share of the expense. it was voted to use the money for paving of street intersections only. This rec ommendation was submitted by Superintendent Of Public Works Os- car Anderson and the matter was referred to him, the city engineer and the street committee to see that the work was carried out.
 To Install Additional Street Lights At the recommendation of the lighting committee, the city fathers voted last evening to install one additional light on Sylvester, Ben ham and North streets.
 Roof Ovcrhangs Street A few days ago large truck coming down Pond street came in contact with the Turner Heater Co.,. roof, which apparently overhangs the street. This situation was called to the attention Of the councilmen last evening and the matter referred 1 to the street committee with power 1 to act.
 Boundary Line Argument
 Councilmen W. F.. Hough and Raymond Crumb have been appoint ed committee to settle boundary line argument between Michael Sho- pey of Mechanic street and one of his neighbors. Shopey claims that he has built one-half of the boundary fence and that his neighbor refuses to do his share.
 City Healthy
 The report of Doctor B B. Rob- bins for the month of July indicates that during the period the city was in a healthy condition. Only s3 cases of disease, a remarkably low number, were investigated during the month, although a number of complaints had been received by the health department in connection with cess-pools. Such conditions were remedied just as soon as at Itention had been called to them.
 Seeks Damages For Collision
 A claim of s100 has been receiy- jed from Mary J. Hess of Burlington avenue as a result of collision in which she was involved on Lewis street last Sunday night. It is hei contention that the accident was due to rock in the roadway. The matter was referred to the claims committee for investigation and report at the next meeting of the council.
 Reimbursed For Chickens
 A claim of s6.75 was ordered paid to Edward J. Patterson of Kenney street Forestville, to cover loss of chickens killed by neighbor's dog Part of this amount goes to the dog warden for his services In connec- tion with the case.
 Petitions Received
 A number of petitions were re- | ceived for consideration by the city council at their meeting last eve- ming,
 One was presented by Carl l.. Blaske of Allyn street requesting permission to connect with sewer. Referred to sewer committee with power to act.
 Petition for three street lights on Maplewood Tract, presented by w. I. Phelan and J. T. Donovan. Re- ferred to lighting committee.
 Petition received from Bristol Realty Company for sewers on Bur lington Heights tract, where it is planned to build twenty new houses Referred to sewer committee.
 Petition for street line on Central street, Forestville, from center to
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