New Britain herald., 1929-12-24

- l4 The special work to be assign ed is divided among the supernum- eraries, and it was not believed fea- siblc to secure another special man, as the amount of work received is not enough 10 keep the present plumber busy. The applications for work on the force will be placed on file for future consideration. Ne" North End Beat The establishment Of q new beas between the North Side school and the Maple End corner was discuss | cd by the board. It was said that the policeman who would be assign ed to the beat would care for the school children at the North Side intersection at times when the traf- tic at the corner is dense and would also do traffic duty.
 The board discussed the appoint mcnt of man to cover the outIy. ing district, Of the city at night IA a small motor ear, IL Was explain cd that the work could not be done on foot and the only way was 10 either purchase another small car for the department or use the one recently purchased and being used during the day by Traffic Sergeant AIdlc Rroault, IL was voted to have Chief Beldcn arrange plans for the north side beat and present them at the next meeting of the board. which will take place next Monday evening at 7:3o o'clock.
 Would Give Norton Car The board spoke at length on the situation in the East Bristol district, saying that 1t wanted to equip Or ticer Edgar Norton Of the motor- cycle force with small car so tha. he would be able to cover d bean extending down Pine street into FoTcstvine and. in roundabog. way, back 10 his traffic beat 1t Broad street at I'icrcc's bridge. t Was explained that d small car Would be substituted for the motor- cycle because Of the snow. Chief Bclden will investigate and will pre-.
 .''e 't ''' I VI PI'lIl0 at IltAL -NlOiuJA 5 meeting on the various proposals
 sergeant Recommends Changes
 Traffic Sergeant Aldic Brcault rccommcndcd to the board that parking be discontinued between Riverside avenue and the boulevard on the east side Of Main street. A city ordinance will be passed 10 that effect and the now law will be en- forced within q short time. The trollcys of the Bristol Traction com pany switch at the point where parking is 10 be prohibited and it is thought that the new law will pre- vent the tanning Of automobiles and also assist in the elimination of congestion at that particular place.
 IL was voted to restrict parking on Laurel street between Church and North Main streets to one hour be- tween the hours Of a. m. and 6 D. n. Officers will be instructed. it Was said. to enforce the new ruling. especially in cases where trucks park and unload into the various stores during the busy hours.
 Will Invite Officials
 Officials of the Bristol Traction Co., which operates the electric line through this city and into Forest Ville, Tcrryvillc and Plainvillc. will be invited 10 the next meeting of the board 10 discuss measures which may be taken 10 eliminate couges- . lion caused by trolley cars at the various intersections of Bristol and Norestyille. The problem of having the company'a cars stop at either side oi the Forcstville signal instead 7f in tho center will bc brought up along with other matters.
 A recommendation from Sergeant hrcault suggesting that two feet of ihe sidewalk at the north side cor nor be cut off was turned over 10 the street committee for investigation. The recommendation was comment cd upon favorable by the board.
 The board spoke Of installing trips at the various intersections for trol- ley&. X final decision will be reach ed at the next meeting, it is expect ed.
 Right Turn On Red-Plan
 It is expected that local motorists will welcome the trial of the right turn-on-red at the intersections of the city soon. Tho trials will first be made at the West End corner where West, School and Divinity streets intcrscct and at the Main, school and Boulevard junction. Ser goant Breault will bring in rccom- mcndatiOnS at the next meeting as to how the intersections will be marked so that drivers will not be- come confused with the system and tle-up traffic. It is expected that re- Hector signals reading Go Right on Red' will be placed at the four cor ncrs of the new zones.
 Nasons Hold Party
 Franklin lodge. A. F. and A. M held a Christmas party at its club rooms last night and several hu0- dred children were entertained by Past Master Charles C. Ball who donned Santa's resalia for the oc- casion. X large tree was erected and gifts Wrr" distributed. There was a social hour and refreshments were served
 Lights Out For Time
 The electric lights along the east orn part of North Main street were out for about 2o minutes last night "t about 7:&o o'clock. Thousands of persons were left in darkness do- ing their Christmas shopping in inc various stores,
 Officials of tn. power company said that the break in the circuit WAS caused by an overloaded line.
 Alumni Tomorrow Night
 The Bristol high school basketball team, which has started the season rIctr,7oc