New Britain herald., 1928-07-05

Bristol may become q reality. in tht event property now owned by tn, city can be disposed of at a suffi- clently high figure to offset the eX. pense ot such a building, thereby re heylns taxpayers of the necessity oi bearing any portion of the burden This was admitted this morning to the Herald representatiN by Coun- cllnan William A. Hayes. Council man Homer II. Judd also expressed himself in favor Of such d move, pro Nl,l of course that no additional taxation would be necessary.
 The matter was brought up at the regular meeting of the city council Tuesday evening. following a verbal report submitted by Councilman Charles A. Anderson, William A. Hayes and Willard L. Hough. a committee appointed several months ago 10 bring in recommendations re- Sardlng the disposal of such proper lies now owned by the city for which there was no use at present. lengthy discussion. during which the possibility of q new city hall was frequently mentioned, finally ended when the matter was referred back to the committee with instructions to bring in definite recommends tons at meeting in the near fu- ture.
 Facilities Inadequate.
 The present facilities in the city building, officials admit, are entire- ly inadequate. Although some slight alterations were made during the winter to enorge the office of the city clerk. the accommodations are stlll inadequate. In addition to this additional vault space is required and there is no possibility of eApan. sion in the present building.
 The mayors office is simply a "hole in the wall" and, as man, point out. reflects on the city. With the appointment of woman proba ton officer 1t Is proposed to place another desk in the mayors offic, for her use. This indicates to what extent the city is pressed for space to provide facilities for city and court officials.
 The police headquarters are not only inadequate but have been term ed unsanltary by many due to lack of ventilation. The locker room provided for the regulars is also small and the prosecutors room is located in so position that no privacy is afforded.
 Old Town Hall Maik ctable.
 With the completion of the new Boys Club home on Laurel street within the next few months, the quarters now occupied in the old town hall on Main street will be va cated. The building is used as a polling place at election time but it IS pointed out that the auditorium in the Church street school coull b" used for this purpose without in- convenience to the voters.
 The told town hall is located in a section which is being rapidly built up. a number of new stores having been opened In that vicinity recent ly. IL is believed that a large sum could be realized on the land. The building undoubtedly would be con- demned.
 Definite Recommendations.
 Definlte recommendation will be submitted to the city council prob- ably at the regular meeting on Aug ust 1th. Should it be found possible to dispose of the properties men, toned at a figure which would as- sure the erection of new city hall without expense to the taxpayers, 1t Is probable that the question will be put 10 the voters for their sanction or disapproyal.
 Following lengthy discussion st its meeting Tuesday evening, the city council upon motion presented by Councilman Charles 4. Anderson. voted to appropriate the sum of Seoo for the employment of woman probation officer. Councilmen An. derson. William A. Hayes. Willard E. Hough and Ernest E. Merrill yot. ed In favor of the motion while both Couneilmen Homer H. Judd and Frank Button opposed if.
 The matter was brought before the council by Mayor w. Raymond