New Britain herald., 1927-08-10
K|MMEL UNDECIDED
ABOUT REELECTION
Has Not Considered Seeking
Nomination Second Time
WORK FOR TOWN PLANNERS
Commission To Take Definite Action
On Several Streets This Fall-To
Make Caucus List-lA. NJ. E. Zion
Church Lawn Party-Briefs.

Church Lawn Party-Br1efs.
Il haven't considered the matter
either way" said First Selectman
John J. Kimmel today in answer to
question as to whether he would
be candidate for reelection. Mr..
ktmmel, who will complete his first
term in October, says that the posi-
ton is a thankless one and requires
the full time of the man filing it.
He has not yet given any thought
to seeking the nomination, but he
is considered strong candidate il
he should announce that he would
accept another term.
Mr.. kimmel succeeded the late
William ]. Johnson last fall shortly
before the latter's death. During the
year there has been much accom-
plished and Mr.. kimmel has done
a good deal toward his avowed in
tention of cleaning up the town"
He is also chairman of the board Of
assessors.
James Simpson, second selectman,
is another man who is being consid-
cred by the voters as possible first
selectman. Last year, when Mr..
Johnson's health forced him to step
down, Mr.. Simpson was also in i'll
health and did not feel equal to the
task of taking over the towns bust
ness. He is now improved and is
being spoken of frequently in the
early prediction talk.
Miss May Morgan's two-year term
as town clerk runs out this fall, and
Town Treasurer William H. Wilson
is being spoken of as a likely candi-
date for the clerks office at the re-
! publican caucus. 1t is believed he
could hold both that position and
his own.
The first members OF the board OF
| finance are to be elected this fall.
three from each party. and there is
considerable interest as to the DOS
sible composition of this body which
will have charge of the towns none
tary matters. Stanley S. Gwillim,
who was chairman Of the Chamber
Of Commerce committee which pre-
scented the resolution to the town, is
believed fairly certain to receive one
of the six places as reward for his
work in carrying the plan through
and because of the knowledge which
he gained in investigating the mat
ter.
Town Planners To BE Busy
A busy autumn is ahead for the
town plan commission. which is now
resting during the summer months
A number OF streets will come up
before the commission for accept
ance and several knotty problems
will have to be tackled. Many of
these have been hanging fire for
some time, and the commission
wishes to clean them up once and
for all with some definite action,
Chairman John E. Lamb said today.
The old problem of Forest and
Prentice streets has still to be set
tied the efforts Of the commission
to have the legislature pass a ball
regarding such boundary streets
=
bill. 1t has been suggested that the
town move the border street one
foot, carrying it away from the town
line, and then erect a fence to shut
off the property owners on the Bris-
toll side. Mr.. Lamb says this sug-
gestion has been rejected. as it
would be spite action and would
not contribute toward the eventual
settlement OF the problem. The puz-
zle is further complicated by doubt
as to what would happen If a sewer
were laid in the street. and 1t is
hoped that an agreement with Bris-
toll can be effected finally this fall.
Milford avenue. Woodland street.
and Kent street are now far enough
advanced for early acceptance.
David avenue. opposite the Standard
Steel factory. is the subject of pc
tition for acceptance. but this street
is not 80 feet wide as required by
statute and the layout must be
changed before the town can take
it over. Woodford avenue extension
has been bullt up lately and the town
has actually done a little work on
it, so the residents are seeking its ac-
ceptance and have sent in a petition
to the commission.
Registrars to Meet
The registrars will be in session
from to 9 p. m. Friday to make
caucus lists OF the voters OF the
town. Very few voters appeared at
the first meeting a week ago, and
this will be the last chance to be
placed on the lists OF those eligible
to vote at the party primaries next
month.
Fined in Pennington
Walter H. Carlson OF Plalnvllle