New Britain herald., 1927-08-23

by both of the two principals" Article V. states that the code may be changed, added to or discon- tinued at any time.
 James Malina of Kensington, who is well known for his fiery argu- ments in local town meetings arose, and stated that the whole idea was to give the town the right to tell the home builder what to put up, how and why, and he was very much against such move. He called the resolution zoning meas ure and stated that it would not be accepta ble to the voters.
 Answered by member of the committee who stated that it was not a zoning measure and that it was the proper thing for pro- gressive town in that it would keep track of assessment value. Malna stated that no mention of building was zoning measure.
 Major Wilcox stated that while the movement was a progressive measure. he would not feel like vot- ing on resolution. two sections Of which had been read and the rest left unread. He favored publication of the code and its study before act In gupon the question
 MT. Carter stated that he had brought up question in order that | 1 YNY n mt tc Io Lnf the town meeting. He stated that he had been critized from A to Z' for the delay in presenting the code and 1t was before the voters at this time to act upon or not, 1t being immaterial to him.
 James J. Fitzsimons made a mo- ton that the report be accepted as one Of progress and the matter be taken up at some future meeting after the code had been published Ev-Judse filling made motion that the report be laid on the table in definitely. Mir. F'itzsimons withdrew his motion in order that a vote should be taken on filings motion It was claimed that it was unfair to the committee that the report be tabled indefinitely and that some action should be taken immediately filings motion, when put to vote, was rejected. and Fitzsimons re- peated his motion. declaring accep- tance as one of progress. This vote passed the meeting by large ma jority. It was voted that 1000 copies of the proposed code he printed and distributed before the question be called to vote again.
 In closing the meeting. First se- lectman Carter read a letter received from J. A. Macdonald state high way commissioner, which stated that as the town owed the state some so0n0no which would have to be H. quidated by the omission Of other state appropriations. the town would rot receive any state aid road ap- pronriators this year.
 Moior WilcoX's motion for ad- iournment was seconded and passed at about 9:15 o'clock.
 Edgar W. Mott
 Word has been received of the death of Edgar W. Mott, 76, for mer resident of Berlin, who died Sunday morning at 11:30 o'clock at Grace hospital, New Haven. He was resident of this town for years, moving to North Haven about eight years ago. He has many friends and acquaintances in Berlin and was frequent visitor.
 He is survived by a brother, George Mott of Yonkers. N. Y, a sis ter, Miss Jamie Mott of Norwalk; step daughter. Mrs. W. H. Wallace of North Haven, with whom he made his home and step-son, James F. Austin of Kensington.
 Funeral services will be held from the undertaking parlors Of Beecher, Bennett &; Lincoln in New Haven to- morrow afternoon at 1:3o o'clock Burial will be held in Maple ceme- tery. Berlin.
 Baseball Today
 The Berlin Juniors baseball team will meet the East Berlin Boys club team this afternoon at the East Berlin grounds, according to an- nouncement made by Adolph W. Schultz, manager of the Worthing- ton Ridge squad. The game will be played in order to bring the Legion league up to date. several games having been postponed because of conflicting arrangements The Ser lin Juniors have not yet voiced their | request for forfeit from the Ken sington Boys club. and Manager | Schultz states that he is doubtful | whether such course will be taken.
 Court Tonight
 Several court cases are scheduled i to come before the regular Tuesday evening session of the Berlin town court this evening. Judge George G. Griswold will preside, with Pro- scouting Attorney Charles F. Lewis the cases for the town.
 What They're Doing
 Rev. and Mrs. Lyman Cowles are spending few days with Mir, and Mrs. s. NJ. Cowles of Kensington. Rev. Mir. Cowles will occupy the pulpit of the Berlin Congregational church next Sunday
 Miss Margaret Orsie Piccinino of Nensington is spending three weeks with friends In Worcester and
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