New Britain herald., 1928-07-18

wooster street. Inc petltlOn states
that there is only one road which is
passable entering Barnesdale and
| that IL over the grade crossing where
several deaths and numerous narrow
| escapes have occurred. The presi-
dent reported that there are nearly
1000 persons a day crossing these
tracks.
He said he also asked that War;
rem street be made passable through
Hulburt street and that Steele street
be made passable for traffic. The
president reported that when :he
committee met and turned down the
petition he had the following con-
versatlon with a member of the rail-
road committee: us that going to
be hearins?" and the reply was
NO, there's not going to be anyone
there except the committee"
He said for this reason no one
from Barnesdale attended the hear
ing. Steps will be taken to ask for
a hearing at which residents of
Barnesdale will have chance to
present their side of the case. The
petition now before the council for
a new commercial siding crossing
wooster street probably will be OPP
posed as adding an extra hazard.
Conditions of the streets came in
Tor considerable discussion. There
was some feeling on the part Of
property owners who allege that
they are taxed for oiling the street
and never see an oiling machine.
While it is hoped that Steele
street Will be made passa BILE for
traffic and that the New Britain
Pla1nville boulevard will soon be-
come an actually, Barnesdale people
are asking for no street repairs OF
any consequence at this time pre-
ferring to have the city concentrate
on putting the sewer through first,
it was sail today.
May BE Isolated
1T was pointed out however that
with the only roadway into that sec
uon which has ever been opened to
traffic, that coming in from West
Main street. now almost impossible
in places, if the city does not fill up
dangerous holes the section is in
Danger of becoming Isolated insofar
as motor transportation is concerned.
One very bad spot where a ditch
runs across the road, making dan
gerous bump, was left that way by
the department Of public works, ac-
cordfns to adjoining property
owners.
A letter was read on behalf Of
Rev Dr. J. F. Klingberg Offering
to donate to the society a plot OF
ground given him by the late Charles
l.. Barnes for Sunday school and
community center.
The offer created much enthus,-
asm and q, number of men present
Immediately volunteered to contr:-
butte their services free Of charge to
erect a community house on the
site.
Attorney Elias Ringrose was an
pointed a committee of one to in
vestigate the legal formalities. nee
essary for Incorporating In order to
own property and other steps neces-
sary to taking over the deed. He
will report at the meeting August Z.
A letter of thanks will be sent to
DR.. Klineberg and at some later date
the minister will be invited TO
public gathering Of the society where
the transfer of property will be
made with due ceremony
Demands came in from residents
OF side streets asking for aid in
making those streets passable. IT
was reported that these streets are
not accepted streets and the city Is
not liable for their maintenance, al
though several months ago. 1t was
reported, Mr.. Merriam promised a
committee from that section In
Mayor Paonessa's office that the side |
streets would be scraped within two
weeks. The srraping never was
done.
The verdict was that with Wooster
street in as bad shape as it is. it |
would be useless to attempt to get |
repairs to side streets. at least until |
after the sewer is completed.