New Britain herald., 1929-04-11
REMINGTON FIGHT
 OVER SCHOOL ENDS
Factions Settle Differences and
 Peace Settles on Town

At the third town meeting called for the purpose of discussing the new Junior High school in Newing- ton last evening, residents. of that town made a complete right about face on many matters, dropped all hostilities, and as climax to what had been a hectic si'uaiion buried the hatchet."
 Not only did the meeting last night forego all personalities and an- imosities but it seemed as though everyone were anxious to please everyone else. quite the direct op- posite to the two previous meetings. The two political factions which have been opposing each other seemed tn have merged into one big body of Friendly neighbors" The faction which seemed to be against every- thing on general principles was not in evidence. although to a large eX- tent the same individuals were at the meeting.
 Previous Actions Rescindetl
 Previous actions by other meet ings, quite frankly acknowledged as foolish, were rescinded with eXplan- ations that amounted almost to apologies. Those who were respon- sible for motions at previous ses- sions. frankly conceded that they were uninfOrmed.
 Criticisms of the new junior high school building and refusal to accept 1t because of minor difficulties, were waived and the attitude of the meeting was that the school depart ment and building committee were competent to handle their own prob- lems. Motions that the architect, contractor and building committee be given vote of confidence were voted down only on the grounds that there never had been any question of the confidence of the town of Newington in the integrity, honesty and ability of the men who have constructed the towns newest school house.
 The meeting finished its business. every acton with one or two eXcep- tions being unanimous, within an hour after Judge E. Stanley Welles had declared it open.
 The attendance was just about two thirds the usual size. It being an adjourned meeting it was not necessary to elect a new moderator and Judge Welles took the chair, opening the meeting promptly at s o'clock.
 Holt Wants No Test
 Without preliminary warning, State Food and Dairy Commissioner Thomas P. Holt, who had made the motion at a previous meeting to have the auditorium floor tested for 9. capacity of l2o pounds per square foot, arose and stated: AS one who voted 10 test the floor, I move it be roconsidered.' Samuel Walters asked why"
 MT. Holt referring 10 the previous motion, which it was figured out later, would require the delivering Of 90 tons Of sand into the building with the probability of doing consid- trable damage and at a cost of 5 - GOO or more, replied: 'I am fully convinced after conferring with Mir. Bennett trefcrring to former High Wa- Commissioner C. J. Bennett, who Was one Of the engineers in speeding the bdilding) that there IS no question of the safety of the floor. l think it would be foolish to test q floor for double strength and take chance in cracking the plaster. when the floor IS in full accordance Ia fj ,t, ,4t.i
 Ernest Ingham commented: "Mr. Perry CD. k. Perry, architecD stated that the building is 24 per cent stronger than is required"
 By request of the moderator, Town Clerk Thomas r. Frances read the section of the engineers report, stat ing that a test of the floor was ad- criticism"
 Representative George W. Han bury said he had no doubt about the carrying capacity Of the floor. Il can see no advantage in carrying in such q tremendous weight for | test" he said "I believe there is a possibility Of vibration over d period of years causing the concrete to crumble."
 First Selectman James w. Gill bert reported that he had a letter from the state police. saying they had examined the building, found it safe and meeting al requirements.
 A motion to adopt the report of the engineers recommending that q further test of the floor be made, was lost unanimously. A motion to ac- cept the auditorium tlcor was adopt cd unanimously.
 Heating and Plumbing Report
 MT. Holt submitted a supplem an- fary report from MT. Bennett on heating and plumbing. The reprr stated that in company with Mir. Holt and John Fish, chairman O the building committee, Mir. Bennett had made a further inspection oi the heating and plumbing system Saturday. He found few m.ror defects which needed correction be. fore the job finally was finished.
 Mir. Bennett recommended tha. 2 competent heating engineer be cn.