The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19

SupL or olIcel5 beiiliS J. boi man rendered his resignation as head of the borough street depart ment to the board of warden and burgesses at their adjourned meet ing held last night. The resigna- ton was accepted by the borough board effective August 31, as re- quested by Supt German.
 In speaking of the resignation Of Supt German. Warden Green stat ed that it meant great loss to the borough. He would be q hard n1an to replace he said as he had the interest of the department at heart. He had been the means he said of taking a great burden off the wardens shoulders. The borough board should regret his loss he stated and hoped that they would be able to procure d man who wound take the same deep in- terest as the retiring superintend- enc.
 supt German has served as head of the street department for var ious terms over a period of about eight years, being first appointed under the administration of a re- publican board headed by Harris Whittemore, Jr. as warden, ai- though he was a member of the democratic party. He has proved a very efficient and able street superintendent, his work being looked up to by municipalities all over the state. Under Supt Cor man the first real constructive street oiling program was started and has been continued until now the borough has some fthe finest roads of any municipality of the state.
 The resignation of Supt German came as big surprise although there were rumors several months ago that he was contemplating such action. Warden Green stated that he was unaware that the supt was to resign until just before the meeting when Supt German in formed him that he was resigninS after great consideration and wish ed to have the resignation accept ed.
 Supt Germans communication to the board was as follows:
 owing to present conditions, l find 1t necessary to hanl you my resignation as superintendent CT strets. 1 take this opportunity In thanking you for all the consider ation and co-oeprat!on 1 have re- ceived from the board, and deeply regret my inability to continue in my present position. Resignation to take effect August 3l'
 No mention of successor to Supt German was made at the meeting and 1t is expected that a successors will be named at the next meeting on Sept lst.
 Bonds Bring Premium.
 Tn accepting the bid of the R. l., Griggs Company of Waterbury of $l59,576.5l for the $l50,OO0 trunk line sewer bond issue the borough got q premium of 3D. 576.51. The Brass City concern offered the highest figure of six bidders for the issue,
 The bonds will bear interest of four and one-half per cent and VIII become due and payable starting Sept 1, 1883: 5000 each year for a period of 20 years; $G.oo0 year for a period of six years and $7,OOO a year for a period of two years The other bidders for the issue were Bylesby Company of Boston, Mass. $159,540, Eldredge & Co.,. Boston, Mass, $158,465; R. l.. bay Co, Boston, Bass, $517,584; Estar- brook Co. Hartford. $157,200 and H. l., Allen Company, New York, $l54,665. The board voted to ac- cept the GriGgs Company bid and authorized Warden Frank T. Green to sign the certificate of award.
 Trolley stop Unsettled
 The borough board came no nearer to d solution of the relief of congestion caused by north bound trolley cars taking on and of passengers at the terminal on South Main street than they have in several months. IL was expect ed that at last nights session a remedy for the condition would be advanced. Burgesscs Maurice An enberg and Tracy Noble who were named committee 10 confer with General Manager Charles Chapman of the Connecticut company pre- sented report of the conference held last Thursday with the com pany official. Burgess Anenberg re- ported that proposal was made to have the north bound trolley stop on North Main street and that q safety zone be established. He stated that both he and Burgess Noble were first inclined to give this a trial but that since the con dition had been altered. He pre- sented map submitted by Man ager Chapman of North Main street where 1t was proposed to establish the safety zone. Burgess Noble stated that he at first thought the suggestion might be tried out but 6at he had thought the matter ever and felt that there was not sufficient room at the spct 10 es- a olish safety zone. He stated that he thought the matter might s~ improved if Chief of Police Adamson took the matter and gave jt consideration. Burgess Burke in-