New Britain herald., 1929-03-08
PhinuiNe Mews
BRIGHT l. FOR NEW INDUSTRY
Chamber Of Commerce Commit. tees Make Important Reports
l FOUR NEW MEMBERS JOIN

TVuN NUN MuMDUNO vVlN William Cooke Appointed to Board
 Of Fire omnissioners-Girl Scout
 Troop Being Rcorganized-Disl
 eases Prevalent Here-Itcms.
 Many matters of the utmost im- portance to the town were discussed at the regular monthly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce held last evening. It was one of the most im- portant sessions conducted by the chamber in some time. All of the committees had interesting reports. President A. A. Mcleod presided.
 The industry committee made . very important announcement. stat ing that the proposition to bring new industry to Plainville was pro- gressing rapidly and the prospects appeared very bright. Until definite information is secured, the name of the new industry that is considering Plainville as a site for it's factory will not be announced.
 In it's report the sidewalk com mittee stated that the chances for the ablishment of walks on Church street and on the south side of Broad street, between Whiting and East streets, appeared to be very favora ble The property own asked to cooperate in laying side walks on these important public streets. At the present time, during stormy weather, school children are forced to walk on the road while proceeding along Broad street, mak- ing d very dangerous situation. It was reported that an investiga- l ton of the complaints concerning 1 the rubbish in back of the stores on | the north side of West Main street l had been made and it was found ! that the existing conditions were better than they have been in some years The people in the locality are now cooperating to the fullest eN- tent in eliminating the bad condi- tions.
 Upon the suggestion of local merchant, a discussion was held con- corning that no parking" spaces. It was suggested that a five-minute limit be established and that the present signs be changed to read 10 this effect. It was also stated that ! many people were of the opinion that this limit was in effect at the present time. First Selectman James Simpson, who was present at he meeting. stated that there was at- solutely no limit at the no parking spaces and the signs reading "nc parking" meant just what they stated.
 The membership committee placed the names Of four people for mcm- bcrship before the chamber, The four names were approved and were added to the membership roll Of the chamber.
 The banquet committee stated that l'I oSi'N oii tic ''e'I'lh't being made rapidly and that Thurs day, April IS. has been definitely set tied as the date for the affair. Il will be held in the gymnasium Of the PlainNille high school A speakers program is being arranged and man, pominent men are expected to bc secured. Among the guests ol honor will be Governor John H [ Trumbull Clarence Hubbard n1 Hartford will act as toastmaster Further information concerning the , affair will be announced later by the committee in charge.
 , The special committee working 1T connection with traffic lights report. , ed progress on the matter, nothing definite being announced.
 , The public utilities committee an. nounced that the railroad authori ties have stated that. as soon as th' . frost is out of the ground. they vii } start work on improving the condi tions about the approach of the sta. ton. The railroad authorities art : also planning other important i'm provements in town.
 Recommend New Restriction, A long discussion was held con 5 corning the advisability festabish } ing 31 to 40 minute parking law } from the corner of Maple street west to the Baptist church property , on both sides Of Whiting street anr ] on East Main street between Pierc' street and tic railroad crossing , The matter vas suggested by mer
 chant.
 ? The chamber voted in favor Of th' s recommendation. The matter vii be referred to the board of select } men with the suggestion that it b. , brought up at a town meeting fo Q vote by the people of the town.
 It is claimed that at the presen - time too many motorists are parkini P on these streets for long perio'
 every day, thereby depriying othe . people of their privileges If is sai' e to affect the merchants. If the SUE
 sestion of the chamber is followe,