New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-06
PainuiM Melp,
JUSTICES BEHIND
IN Paying town
SelGtmta Nay T,ks Action to
Prod Tlrdy 0mcids
OPTION ON HILLS SHOP

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ntsht-sltss DAILY Makes Moathly
Report ~ Nursc-Bowling.
Some Of the justices OF the peace
are behind in making their pay
ments OF fines to the town, 1t was
learned today, and the selectmen
plan to take steps to secure the
money due II they ind that they
have such authority. Not all Of the
justices are at fault. 1t IL said. In
fact. the majority have made full
returns to date. but there remain
one or two who are thought by the
selectmen to be behind in making
their accounts. In one or two cases.
it 10 said. the full fines have not
even been collected by the justices
from the men whom they have
found guilty.
The statutes require that justices
make returns of all fines ut the end
of each quarter. but this provision
has not been strictly enforced In
/ Flainvilie. The Justices, whose indi-
vidual memoranda are the only
court records. have been left to
mako their returns in their own
time. The state authorities have
prodded justices throughout Connec-
ticut on several occasions for their
, siowness in turning In those portions
OF certain fines which are due 10 the
state (such as in motor vehicle cases
or arrests made by the state poltce).
but the town has never sought to
hurry them.
The selectmen now plan to hold
the justices to a stricter accounting
and the advice Of Judge 3. b. CAN
ney of New Britain. town attorney
will be sought to ascertain what
power the selectmen have In the
matter. As the fines from the justice
courts form a portion of the estimat-
ed receipts upon which the town
budget is built. it is felt that they
should be turned in as provided
Last year the total Of receipts from
this source was approximately 1901
1t is not known how much money
is outstanding, but the amount 10 mex
believed to be large. The laxity IL
blamed more on the Justice system
than on the individual men them
selves. In fact, the loose keeping
of records which is a consequence OF
the justice system is one OF the
necessary evils which has been ad-
vanced in the arguments for the
establishment Of the town court.
which now looms on the horizon.
Option On HILLS Shop
Rumors that an option had been
taken on the former Edwin II. Hills
Mfg. Co. factory on North Washing
ton street were confirmed today by
Mrs. Edwin II. Hills. widow Of the
former owner. and by Frederick
Bullen, one time superintendent Of
the plant. The name Ut tho party
which held the option was not dis
closed, but reports that 1t was the
Wallace Barnes Co. OF Bristol were
denied by Mr.. Bullen.
The factory. known as the name
shop" ceased active operations about
two years ago following the tragic
death OF the owner. and in Septem.
Der, 1928. it was officially closed.
II it il purchased by another con
Germ and reopened. tho town OF
Plainville is expected to benefit
greatly from the employment OF
more men and the increase in bust
ness
Hearing On Boswell Case
The seiectmcn will meet tonight
and will give q hearing to both sides
In the trouble arising from the petit
ton of rs members Of the fire de-
partment for the removal OF James
X. Boswell as fire commissioner.
The committee of six appointed by
the foremen last Friday night will
have an opportunity to present the
company's grievances ard the conf
missioners will state their views OF
the case.
Nursing Association Dance
A public dance will be held In the
High school gymnasium Friday night