New Britain herald., 1927-02-16

operation to be assessed against the car owner. who in turn will be liable to a fine by the police court.
 An ordinance prohibiting the sale within the city limits Of all milk except that procured from tubercu- lin tested COWS was also passed without opposition. No one ap- peared at the hearing to contest the action.
 Edscwood Street Sewer
 A. a hearing held in conjunction with the meeting of tha city council last evening in regard to the con- struction of sewers on Edgewood street. 4, J. Roberse appeared in opposition because he felt the sew CTS were not needed at this time. However. when 1t was explained to him that three houses were now in the process Of erection and would require sewer facilities. he imme- dlately withdrew his objection.
 The city clerk was then instructed 10 advertise for bids. which must be handed in prior to the next meet ing of the city council on March ].
 Travelling Carnivals Prohibited
 Tn accordance with the policy adopted last year. the city council last evening voted to bar travelling carnivals from the city. unless they have been employed by local or ganizations who must first obtain the necessary permission from the city authorities.
 To Terminate Lease
 Acting upon the motion Of Coun- cilman Homer II. Judd. the city council voted to instruct the city clerk 10 notify Oscar Valentine, who leases store in the city building that his lease would not be renewed upon it's expiration on September l. 1927
 This action Is in line with the de- cision of the council to furnish more working space for the various de- partments. As intimated in the Herald some time ago. it is planned to remodel the Valentine store for use by the judge Of probate and the city tax collector. This will give the city clerks office the use of the two offices now used by the two de- partments mentioned.
 Establish Pension Fund Dues
 Acting upon the recommendation Of Councilman Homer H. Judd. who is also a member of the board Of police commissioners, 1t was voted to deduct one and one-halt percent from the salaries of all members Of the police department each week as dues to the police pension fund. IL was thought at first that two per cent would be required, but an in vestigation by the police board in dicated that with the increased wage, q lesser amount would be nec- essary.
 Oakland St. Improvement Hearing
 A hearing was held last evening before the city council on the as- sessments for sidewalks and curbs on Oakland street. Joseph D. Brown appeared and informed the board that one of the squares in the sidewalk in front of his property had already cracked. He was as- sured this would be taken care Of.
 It was decided to make the first payment payable on March 1 and the last on September 1.
 Judge Malone's Report
 The report of Judge William J. Malone of the police court showed that during the month Of January a total of s2,501.55 had been col lected in fines. Of this amount $40 was remitted to the state motor vehicle department.
 Claim for Chickens by Dog
 A communication was read by City Clerk Thoma. E. Steele from Dog Warden Thomas L. Ryan. in connection with claim, received from H. I. Harrison Of the Green Meadow farm on Stafford avenue, asking reimbursement for $16 for eight chickens killed on January 24 by dog bearing license plate a23S, issued to Frank Nupeck of Burling- ton avenue and another dog with out a tag. MT. Ryan in his com munication stated that he had had the matter up with MT. Nupeck, who claimed that he disposed of the dog prior to the occurrence in ques- tion and also that MT. Harrison had no right to kill the dog. When MT. Harrison discovered the dogs in his chicken coop, he killed them both.
 Upon recommendation of Council man Homer H. Judd, the matter was referred to the claims commit tee, who in turn will take It Up with the corporation counsel with a view of collecting the amount in- volved.
 To Serve on Planning Commission
 Raymond W. Cook. recently ap- pointed a member Of the city plan ming commission, in a communica- tion read at the council meeting last night, acknowledged the ap- pointment and stated that he would be very glad to serve for the term designated.
 High Street Building Line voted
 Acting upon the request of a number of residents Of High street, it was voted to establish a tifteen- foot building line on the north side of the street except for distance of 75 feet from street intersections. where 1t will be ten feet. On the south side of the street flfteen- foot building line was voted, except for a distance of 100 feet east of Main street, to a point opposite Goodwin street. from which point 1t will be five feet to Queen street, ex- cept Elm street, where 1t will be 10 feet.
 Benefits and damages will be as- sessed by the street committee and their recommendation submitted tc the next meeting of the council. Cases of Merchants Nolled