Putnam patriot., 1929-04-04
OIL, WATER AND BUILDING LINE
 DISCUSSED BY COUNCIL
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ground on cement piers. Also to place three 2.00O gallon tanks under ground for the retail department. < representative of the company also stated that t is planned to tear down the house on the premises and event ually to build a brick building for the storage of barrelled oil and grease. 1t was also stated to the council that the company will main tain two foamite engines for use in the event of fire The possibility of fire, is was explained, is very Te- mote
 Mayor Richard stated that under the statute the matter of granting permit by the city rested entirely in his hands, but that members of the council are his counselors and he de sired to listen to their opinions on the matter.
 1t was stated by the company's representatives that the tanks would be surrounded with concrete wallg, that they would be filled by gravity from the rairoad tracks above and that there would be no pumps or any power that might possibly cause sparks needed. He said that the com pany's investment would approximate SEQ 900. and the business would em- ploy local people.
 The mayor said that while the los cation is in the center of the city t could hardly be called residential part of the city, as this part of the city has really become business section.
 4 renonstfHnee against allowing the company was read. This was sign ed by Jerome Ross. for the estate of Lowell D. Ross. F.. F. Robbins, Mar puret Gahan. Henry Tetreault, Vie toria Bzureh, T. Noisard, A. Bi- bcault. Victor Peloquin, $. Renick and r. Zaltas.
 ] The mayor pointed out that in all but two instances. the properties 'e- presented were used more or less Tor business purposes. He said he had talk cd with some who signed the petition One signer admitted he did not know what he was signing and others were really not opposed to the location. The greatest objection seemed to be that the signers feared insurance rates would be increased.
 Less of Fire Hazard
 IL was pointed out that the prem ises az they now exist are considered a fire hazard and that improved by fhe oil company this hazard would be abrogated and. fl anything, rates would be reduced
 Chief Thurston helittled the ire hazard angle. and stated that "ith foamite burning gasoline may easily be put out,
 While no vote was taken it appear cd that there was little if any ob- lection on the part of members Of the council and the mayor seemed Co favor the project. No decision was reached. Mayor Richard said that he would make further investigation and assured the council that he would de eide the matter for the best interests of the community.
 There wns also petition from the En stern Oil Company Co erect a hiling station at the junction of Grove and Ring streets This petition was sub mifted once before and remonstranee appeared. following which the petl- ton was withdrawn. Opinion was ex- pressed that this situation differs greatly from that of the Beacon oil Go. petition in that the location IS in a strictly residential section and near two churches This matter was referred.
 Building Line
 Charles Seder petitioned the coun- ell Go establish building line on Main street in front of Central Block. Mir Seder intends to tear down the building and erect new brick and ron block covering the whole plot through Co Canal street, two stories high on Main street and three stories on Canal street
 Between the Bosworth block on the north and Central block there is slight angle. lt is Mir. Seder's de- sire Co run straight line from the southeastcrly corner of the Bosworth Block Co Pomfret street. This will abrogate an angle now appearing in the buildings and also in the street line. Maps and plans were shown the mayor and members of the council as they gathered around the mayors desk There was a prolonged dis cussion following which Alderman Ames offered resolution to over come the angle to the street line re- commenting starting at the south easterly corner of the Bosworth Block. thence running forty-four feet southerly to the present established line and continuing along this line to pomfret street This resolution was acted upon favorably and it was then voted to refer the matter to the high way committee Co consult with the city engineer and corporation coun- sci, with power to act
 X petition Co be allowed to tear down the building under such condi- tions as the council should impose for the safety of the citizens during the process was referred Co the highway committee and superintendent of streets, X petition to build new block was also referred Co the high way committee with power Co act.
 To Remove Rails
 Mignault stated that the trolley company Is going to begin re- moving trolley tracks from the Arch bridge to Grove street. immediately.
 A petition from a Main street store to put up No Parking" signs was discussed without action. Alderman Chadwick said it had been called Co bis attention that automobiles were being parked on the street all night. ii uaa 1upfrastpd that complaints