New Britain herald., 1930-08-06

The doctor said that there were an unusually large number of mos. quitoes in the state lately, due, he thought. 10 the presence of numer- ous stagndnt water pools These pools he explained. existed in many sections of Bristol and should be eliminated. If not taken away en- tirely the pools should be covered with oil so that all mosquito larvae will be destroyed. He said that the health department received four or five telephone calls each day from residents who were bothered with the insect pest.
 The doctors report which was unanimously accepted by the council and ordered placed on file. showed that there were 31 cases of con- tagious Ilsea ses Tn the city during the month of July,
 Other Council Business
 4 petition received that Francls L, Fenton, 26, Of 17 Lincoln street ba appointed q special patrolman on the police force was referred 10 the police committee
 Mayor W. Raymond Crumb was authorized 10 make necessary ar rangements so that Edward Riccio might build septic tank onto the edge of city property at Peacedale street and Burlington avenue
 Five dollars damages Were award cd to George Saxton Of Mellon street. whose garden was damaged by wa ter seepage from a nearby culvert, upon recommendation Of Thomas A. Tracy chairman of the claims com- mittee
 The lighting committee. through Chairman William A. Hayes. recom- mended that an incandescent light be placed at Curtiss and Highland streets, it being later accepted and voted.
 The report of Superintendent of Charities William Smithwick. show ing liabilities Of S5,2445G for the month of July, was accepted and or dered placed on file.
 Complains of Round Corner
 James L. Wilcox. one of Bristols resident pioneers, requested an ex- plaratlon from the city council for permitting the construction of round corner and the changing of street lines at his property frontage on East road at it's meeting last evening. He complained Of round corner" being constructed in- stead ot a square corner" which, he claimed, vas not dangerous in that automobiles were forced to come 10 q full stop before turning. H. objected strenuously 10 the city's turning 60 feet of his land into ter iitory where building lots were sold.
 NIT. Wilcox. who was accompa nied to the meeting by his son, George, told Of how he had resided here for more than so years. He related story of how the present East road, in the early days only a path through a COW pasture. had been flooded and new street lines had been agreed upon with a state street commissioner. The round corner complained Of, members of the council explained. was built four years ago, They thought 1t too late for Mir. Wilcox to present his claim for adjustment.
 "Hiker" Lights Voted Down
 The lighting committee. through Chairman William A. Hayes, report ed that it had turned down the pro- posal of G. A Hadsell camp, \. 21. United Spanish War Veterans. that floodlights he erected at the "Hiker" memorial, located at the west side of Muzzy athletic field The coun- ell, not wishing to dispose of the matter entirely. recommended that the committee consider the desired construction in next years budget.
 The report of Judge William J. 1 Malone for the local police court !. was accepted. IL showed that fines and costs netted $1,694.S0, Of which . S1,47TS0 was submitted to City ! Treasurer George s. Beach and S2l7 . to the state motor vehicle com- missioner. during the month of July The report of Tax Collector Francis . B. Riley was accepted.
 Committee Withdrawn
 The committee appointed by Mayor W. Raymond Crumb with . the approval of the city council to discuss the purchase Of property for q new high school building with committee especially created by the board of education was withdrawn q the council meeting at the of Councilman Thomas 4. Tracy. T. was moved that the appointment be rescinded and the matter referred to the plan ! ming commission, which will report | to the city council on it's progress at a future meeting.
 In communication received | from Judge Newell Jennings. chair i man of the education boards com- i lulttee, 1t was stated that the op- ton on the -Heffernan property had been renewed and will not again expire until August Is when. it is understood a second re- MeWal on the Bachman piece cannot be gotten. A copy Of the letter will he submitted to the planning com mission, in whose hands the matter rests. A meeting Of the commis- | sioners, Mayor Crumb said would be called sometime next week
 To Be Added to District
 The Burlington avenue property ] past the John J. Jennings school i will be added 10 the first taxing dis trict it was decided al last evenings | council meeting, and specifications will be drawn up by City Engineer Carleton R Buell. for sewer con- . struction there. bids 70 be called in al the earliest possible moment A petition signed by 29 property own !