New Britain herald., 1926-09-23

Alderman Johnson objected to al lowing this amount He went to the railroad station at Hartford yester- day, he said, and inquired what the cost of trip to New Orleans would be. These he called off last night item by item, allowing s52 each way for railroad fares, S14.62 for a lower berth, s7 a day for four days for meals, and s15 a day for living ex- penses, closing with a declaration If we allow the chief $500 he will still have s79 for tips, and he can live like a millionaire"
 Alderman Judd reminded Johnson that an itemized bill is submitted by the chiefs of both departments and what money is not expended is always returned.
 Councilman Samuel Sablotsky ad- dressing his remarks to the alder man asked: If you can't see fit to trust our fire chief with S450, how do you ever trust him with the en- tire fire department?
 Alderman Johnson moved that the appropriation be limited to $500, but on a vote he contributed a solo.
 Hit at Towers Gas Station.
 Councilmen Sablotsky and Frank Zapatka brough in a resolution to change the zone of South Main street from South street to the city line, making it a zone in which gasoline filling stations cannot be placed. The move is aimed at plans for q station which have been made by Reginald Towers, chairman of the board of public works. Towers pro- Brook park and close to the site of the Spanish-American War memor- ial. A movement is now on foot to have a small park placed on Tow CTS property in front of the gas station, setting the tanks some dis tance back.
 Residents Of Hillcrest avenue and Francis street asked for hearings on the installation of sewers in their streets.
 l GiClti lNStN iEsEoi Cili4 Obl4NlS ttoINSt for a zone change which would make Stanley street between Ellis and Bain streets a district where bungalows, only, might be built This is the district in which Pas quale Bombaci wishes to erect q three family house. The matter was referred to the board of adjustment.
 An increase of S75O in the salary of Building Inspector A. N. Ruthcr- ford was voted by unanimous con- sent of the council members.
 Rules of the common council rela- tive to the filing Of reports two days in advance of meetings were adopt ed and the special committee dis charged on motion on motion of Alderman D. L. Nair.
 Councilman Sablotsky asked City Engineer J. D. Williams if the board of public works plans to pave Cer- bin avenue, a recommendation hay ing been received that permission be given to proceed with the installa- ton of new conduits. The city en- glneer said the present condults are overloaded and additions required.
 Arch Street Widening Project
 Permission was given the public works board to prepare maps on the widening of Arch street. The cost is estimated at $15,000. part of which, at least, will be borne by property owners who have signed waivers.
 On motion of Councilman Thure Bengston it was voted 10 discontinue on Kcnsington avenue until the brook is covered in. The coun- cilman advised that approximately $500 is required each year to clean park properties of refuse carried by the brook from the dumping ground. It was also voted to fill at Kensing- ton avenue near Rentschler street to