New Britain herald., 1928-02-08
Crowe and Eagan Demand Reason for Supt: Kearney;s Dismissal

was inclined to take hts time about it. He told about the faith he had in the judgment of the chairman and engineer.
 Crowe Ffings Shaft at Anderson
 You weren't inclined to agree with him . few weeks ago. John." MT. Grove asserted hotly.
 Well . man has the right to change his mind according to the circumstances" Commissioner An- derson answered.
 T stick with the chairman and the engineer every time If know they are right, but I certainly will not back them if think they are wrong," Commissioner Grove de- clared. adding: T don't think the chairman and engineer should ex- pect the same board to back them on a proposition when they were ignored on 1t previously.
 "Thinss over in the yard are not what they should be and there iS a need of much sitting. Many things are pretty loose in this department"
 When Chairman Towers found 1t difficult to find a member to make a motion which would ratify his action. MT. Grove said. You see. the board members are not at all pleased with your action, chairman" Finally Chairman Towers moved that that the action be ratified. but aN hry Grove. Anderson then made the mo- tion and the chairman's action was sustained.
 "vacati0ns and Inen7cienCy"
 The alleged reason for the super intendent's discharge was brought out during the discussion of the salary of Ralph Battey who was ap- pointed to succeed kearney. The chairman said that Kearney was re- ceiving $75 week and that the board felt 1t could best stay within it's budget if 1t had a smaller salary to pay the superintendent. The salary included a raise which he re- ceived for efficient work under the preceding board.
 Under the present arrangement Battey was to receive $60 week, a saving of $15 week. He said Kearney had failed to submit re- ports and had been guilty of taking prolonged vacations.
 The argument became heated again when MT. Pagan asked: Have you ever heard any objec- tions voiced against Battey?"
 The chairman admitted he heard many, but added that there were a great many more voiced against Supt. kearney.
 I've heard a lot more against Battey than against kearney and it is my personal opinion that he is not fitted for the job," Grove said.
 It was on the motion of Mr. Grove that Battey was given a two weeks trial as superintendent with out the increase in salary. He is to work at his regular foreman's salary $36 week.
 Just before the meeting came to a close Towers expressed the opinion that there would be as much work accomplished during the next two weeks as there was during the two years kearney was in the position. Grove indicated that he would watch the work of Battey during the next two weeks when he asked if there was any objection to mem Der of the board inquiring into the work.
 East Main Street Building Lines
 It was reported that all the pro- perty owners on East Main street from Main to Center street were in favor Of the proposed building line. The Boys club could not give ap- proval without the sanction of the directors it was learned. It was vol ed 10 adopt the building line with the approval of the Boys club.
 Petitions for sewers in Locust street and Landers street was re- ceived and hearings will be given the property owners. A petition for grading and macadamizing Russwn Road was laid over until the next meeting. A petition for the accept ance of Derby street was referred 10 the engineer. A petition for street lights on Stewart street was grant ed.