New Britain herald., 1929-03-06

mediately reiocks 1t and returns the
keys to the vault. Miss Gladys
Lynch, secretary to the mayor, is
the only one authorized by the city
clerk to use the machine.
| Councilman William A. Hayes es-
pressed the opinion that it might be
well for the council 10 place on
record 4 vote authorizing the use of
the machine. He presented a mo-
ton to that effect and it was passed
without opposition.
While an appropriation Of $3.50
has been made for the purchase of
the machine. it was learned last
night that it was still on trial and
no payment had as yet been made.
1t was also explained that the city
has the privilege Of purchasing it
outright or using it on a rental
basis. Mayor Crumb expressed the
opinion that it would be good bust
ness to purchase it outright and
such action will probable be taken
in the event it proves satisfactory in
every respect.
Street Improvements Hearings
William p. Calder president OF
the Bristol Chamber OF Commerce.
appeared before the city council last
evening in connection with proposed
improvements on Belridge road and
Brewster road. They favored the
acceptance of both streets by the
city and the construction of side
walks, curbs and cutters. 1t was
their recommendation that Belridge
DAD be accepted as a SO-foot road
instead of 60-foot as originally
planned. City Engineer Buell. stated
that there was no objection to such
an arrangement, and following
discussion by the council the matter
was left with the street committee
for final recommendations.
Similar action was taken on the
proposed street Improvements on
Lewis street, Jennings road, ard
Mine street from Harrison street TO
Brewster road. On Lewis street
sidewalks are planned for The nortn-
ern side of the street only. Several
appeared in favor of the Lewis street
improvements but Otto Wilde, APP
Tearing for members Of his family.
objected to having the work done al
this time because Of the large eX-
pense involved. Joseph p. Sessions,
president Of the Sessions Foundry
company, also appeared to object to
the LAYING Of sidewalks on the south
side Of Lewis street. He was ad-
vised that such improvements were
not contemplated at this time.
On Jennings road the plans OF City
Engineer Carleton w. Buell. call for
a 40-foot Travelled way. The extra
room is needed, he explained. by the
large number OF cars using Inc
street for parking purposes at times
when social events are being held
in the John jennings school nearby.
| Mayors Appointments
The following appointments were
made last evening by Mayor W. Ray
mond Crumb and approved by the
city council: Junius H. Douglass OF
Forestville. full-time assessor: Cal
/ iyte Allaire, part-time assessor TO I'LL
the unexpired term of Daniel J. Hef-
fernan, deceased; Brayton II. Good
/ win, personal enumerator to succeed
| Paul r. Allaire, resigned.
! Mr.. Douglass was elected to the
| board of assessors in 1927 for the
/ first time. In 1925 he was candl-
1 date for mayor but was defeated at
/ the primaries and for a number OF
years served as county commissioner.
He is vice chairman of the re-
| publican town committee and is the
leader OF the party in the second
voting district.
/ Mr.. Allaire is also a member OF
the republican town committee and
/ is member of the board OF park
! commissioners.
/ Mr.. Goodwin was a candidate for
the office of assessor in 1927 but was
defeated at the polls. He is active
In republican circles.
/ Paul r. Allaire. who resigned the
/ pest of personal enumerator. has
accepted position as office manager
! DIT Tie Jpl lstOI Hoopltdi.
Asks Street Repairs
! John kopsak of Zipp avenue. For
estville, appeared before the city
council last evening and asked that
to show cause why the streets men
ton. The street in question has
never been accepted by the city and
Mr.. kopsak was requested to present
petition for such action.
Hearing Dates Appointed
Property owners on Walnut road,
Norton street, Lexington street.
Fairfield street from Lexington to
Concord street. and Concord street
will be summoned to hearings to be
held on Tuesday evening. March 10,
show cause why the streets men,
toned should not be graded or ac-
cepted by the city and the cost as
sessed against them. At the same
meeting consideration will be given
the proposal to change the name OF
Walnut road which conflicts with
Walnut street and the matter of
sidewalks and curbs on Lexington
street will also be discussed.
Health Officers Report
The report OF Health Officer r. r.
Robbins, submitted to the city coun-
Gil at its meeting last evening. show
ed - cases of contagious diseases
reported to his department during
| the month OF February. as follows:
measles. 4: tuberculosis. 10; pneu-
monia, 8: diphtheria. 10; diphtheria
carrier. ]; mumps. >; chickenpoX,
4: meningitis scarlet fever. 2.
Petitions Received
Petitions for sidewalks and curbs
on Edwards street and Birge road
were presented to the city council
last evening and were referred to
the street committee for INVESTIGATION
and report.
Tax Attachments Granted
Upon the recommendation of Tax