New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-09

the city council at It's meeting last
Tuesday evening that . new CITY
hall would be erected In the e.ert
the proceeds from the sale Of tho
present City hall and three other
properties now owned BY the city
| proved sufficient to cover the ex.
pense involved. numerous sugses-
tons have already been made az to
the proper site for the proposed
new structure.
Residents OF the north side believe
that, with the rapid growth in that
section Of the city. the site should
ne selected from number available
on upper North Main street. Resi-
dents in the southern and hill Sec
tons OF the city disagree with them,
however. and point out that the pro-
per location is in the vicinity OF
School street or the Memorial bouie-
ward. On School street the site &C.
cupied by the Baptist church has
been prominently mentioned. This
location is not only central hut
would provide the parking facilities
which would not be availab bic II the
North Main street sit. was selected.
Another site mentioned IL .he
property now owned by Dr. r. r.
7 fohh'ns on Main street. This plot
contains approximately three eaur.
'"rs of an acre OF land and il Is un-
dcrstood that the doctor has offered
II To thG rif>- h.
IN dlFcuS>ing the matter yesterday,
DR. Robbins informed the writer
that was the price which he had
placed on the property.
A third site prominently men.
toned in the Memorial boulevard
I west OF the high school. This loca-
tlon. 1t is pointed out. is not only
convenient to the center but would
provide ample parking facilities for
large number OF cars. Those who
favor this site also state that il
would be one way to do away with
several unsightly buildings. which
at present line the boulevard.
a member of the council, in dis.
cussing the sale of the nroner,;e.
now owned by the city. stated that
ne believed that at least $500. oO0
would be realized by turning over
such holdings. 1t was his belief
thdt the present City hall would net
the city approximately see5.ooo; the
old town hall at least $4,000: the
land at the corner of Church and
School streets another $50. 600. and
the Old dumping grounds would pos
sihly bring in $4,000.
That the city needs a new CITY
nan Is apparent by the fact that
| visitors in the city have consid ra bic
d'ificuhy is locating the present
municipal building due to the fact
that there are two stores on the
! ground floor. Only a few DAVIS ago
a stranger in the city inquired
where he might find the city build
ing. In spite of the fact that at the
ilme he was standing on the side
walk directly in front Of II.
Tho selection OF site viii, he ,eft
IN the hands OF the city planning
commission. although suggestions
W'll gladly be received by that body
from the citizens. II is probable
that several sites will be mentioned
when the commission submits its
final report to the city council TOR
formal action.
+. Of \. Meeting
A meeting of Court Ever We'll
come. No. 50. Fcrcsters of America.
will be held at s o'clock this eve
ning in Red Mems hall on Prospect
street
Concert Again Postponed
he sixth OF series OF municipal
band concerts. scheduled for last
evening was again postponed until
tonight because of the uncertainty
OF the weather. A pleasing program
mas been arranged by Director
Ernest Becker Of the New Depar-
ttre band. Ample seating ard
parking accommodations will he
provided.
Autos Collide
Automobiles operated by Morse
Richtmyer Of IS Spring street and
Anthony Ege of Middle street col.
iided early last evening at the cor
ner OF Riverside avenue and Middle
street. Both cars were slightly
damaged.
At the time of the accident RIGHT
hlyer was making right turn from
riverside avenue into Middle street
and Eye was making a left turn
from Middle street into Riverside
avenue. Motorcycle Policeman James
Burns Investigated the accident and
ordered both drivers to appear at
police headquarters today. Follow.
ing an interview with Prosecuting
Attorney James T. Mather. RIGHT.
myer and Edge agreed to settle the
matter civilly.
Progress On Roys' Club
Rapid progress is being made on
the new Boys club building on
Laurel street. all Of the exterior
brick work having been completed.
Employees were engaged this morn
ing in putting on the roof on the
rear part of the building. It 10 ex-
pected that the building will be COM
pleted and ready for occupancy late
this year.
500 Whales Killed