New Britain herald., 1929-02-07

Holmes estate. Most of the time
there was a gentleman's agree
ment" that the city pay NO rent.
Recently the taxes on these barns
was raised and the Holmes estate
asks that $1,000 back rent be paid.
The Board Of Public Works recon-
mends the payment OF the $1,000
and asks an additional $4,000 for
the erection of new barns.
Lake street from Washington to
High and Washington street from
Myrtle to Broad are listed among
the streets needing permanent re-
pairs.
Street improvement includes the
proposed widening of Arch street,
the balance of grading on the Mon
| roe street extension from Green
wood to Glen street. West Main
street widening from South High to
Cedar, which would require the
erection of retaining walls and steps
on the south side. and the Willow
street extension to 1asalle street.
Park Department
Rebuilding the drives in Walnut
Hill Park was the first item. There
was some discussion Of the section
OF the park fronting on Hart street.
The park department would like to
beautify this, take out the bunch
grass and get rid Of plot which at
present is useless. Chairman Hall
asked II there had not been some
consideration Of building a pool
there. Judge Mangan said it had not
been within his knowledge. but be-
!ieved it was a practical suggestion.
The department now is filing and
grading and putting in drains. pre-
paratory to adding it to the useful
of attractive section of the park.
New walks, new fence between
the baseball diamond and tennis
courts and new ideal lawn mower
we're included. Judge Mnnagan dwelt
for several minutes on the question
of protection in the park. 1t is on
dark paths where women are mo-
Tested he said. and for that reason
the department asks for new lights
on the walk between Linwood street
and the hospital. and plans extra
police supervision. Instead of one
| man in the park, it is planned to
have two policemen there at night.
The usual grading, seeding and
new paintings. pipe lines for the
drinking fountains at the baseball
diamonds, and a new fence at Will
low Brook park TO form barrier
from carnivals are asked as are
several pieces of apparatus for the
playground.
There was some discussion Of the
proposed grading, filling and plan
! ming Of the swamp bordering South
Main street, and of the proposed
changes around the. base OF the
Spanish War Veterans memorial.
At the Stanley quarter park Judge
Managan pointed out that the pro-
posed dance pavilion was not his
own personal recommendation, al
though he said there was some agi-
tation for it and some desire on the
part Of park board members for it..
The most important thing proposed
in this par, the commissioner said,
il the proposed scenic driveway from
Stanley street to Blake road. giving
New Britain people an opportunity
to see the beautiful woodland sec
ton that few are familiar with.
The making of a beauty spot out
of an old duck pond at Andrews
park, opposite Hillcrest avenue re-
ccived some discussion from the
members of the committee. Drinking
fountains and other improvements
are asked in several Of the smaller
parks.
Praises EllfngwOOti
Referring 10 the satisfaction the
commissioners felt in Clyde Filing
wood, as superintendent of parks.
Judge Managan pointed out that he
does not think Mr.. Ellingwood SUI
ticiently paid and if he had his way
he would ask for a larger salary
for the park superintendent.
The Washington street playground
improvements were discussed at
some length. This Is situation
where the school grounds are COM
bined with park.
Judge Mangan quoted A. E. Berg.
clerk of the board. as saying that
the Stanley property was natural
layout for a golf course and that
such course would provide out
door recreation for many men and
women who do not otherwise get 1t.
He said he did not approve Of a
course for boys and young men, but
rather for adults. Some members
of the park board feel that a golf
course could be made self sustain
ing, he added. The course as PLAN
ned would have nine holes. but in
reply to a question from member
of the committee. Judge Mangan
said he believed it could be made
into a full Is hole course
Widows Aid Fund
The need for additional funds for
widows aid was stressed by Charles
+. Chase. chairman of the executive