The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-08
(speciaI to ths Democrat)

Especial tO fhs Democraf)
 Naugatuck, Dec e.-Members of the board of education should wig orously support the attempt to put the brook on the lower section of the Recreation field underground as a civil works administration project, Superintendent of Schools Harold B. Chittenden said last night at a meeting of the board of education. All the members of the board except Attorney John Mac Donough and Howard Bristol were present.
 Chairman Charles P. Rodenbacli and other members of the commit tee endorsed this idea believing that now Is a most opportune time to have the work done. Superin- tendent Chittenden said that figures on the cost of the work are being prepared now by Robert D. Boards ley, former borough engineer. It has been approved by the CWA committee here and Superintendent Chittenden means to push the plan he announced, in order that the work may be completed before the CWA work idea stops which is ex- pected about February 15.
 Main Work Involved
 He said the main work consists of Laying the pipe to the river and getting the water underground. 2-Grading the land outside the fence. He pointed out that the land could then be used to better advantage and also 1t would make the approach to the better town much more attractive. we should do everything we can to get the plan approved" Chairman Roden- bach said. :,
 Superintendent Chittenden said he was trying to get some Of the CWA labor to work on minor projects for the schools. some or these listed as suggested work, put not as definite projects follow: Pond Hill-Cellar and outside lana. Paint-Outside - sash and trim high school, Millville. Central ave nue and outside doors on the high school Salem and Hop Brook schools. Painting-Inside; in the coat room in Hop Brook and in the nurses room in the Salem scnooi. Carpenter work-in the nurse room in Salem school, Tn the iocker room in the high school and m the Eiactrical work-switchb and wiring nt Central avenue. school.
 "TransportatiOnltiS
 There was a discussion of trans- portation work during which Atty Frecman remarked that the board seemed to be troubled with trans portationitis". Howard Wilmot re- newed his application. for transpor- tation of his children from the Mi,lyille district. the superintend- ent reported. This distance from tho nearest school to MT Wilmotls driveway is 1.S miles. Jack Pyatt of Platts Mills requested the board consider the matter of transporta- t,on for his son to high school fur- ther.
 Attorney Freeman announced he would seek a ruling from Attorney General Ernest Averill on the transportation problem. It was de- cided to have Louis LeClair trans port Joseph Drzoscz to the Pros meet street school. Joseph is suffer ing from infanHle paralysis.
 Insurance Releases
 The superintendent was author- iZed to sign releases amounting 10 S1.725 for insurance on damage to the Salem school building from the recent fireathere. The firm of Bliss and Cole made the adjustment and the superintendent reported 1t to be quite satisfactory. The items in the adjustment follow: Contents $GO9s plumbing, $200: wiring, $100: car- ponter. work. $471; painting, S400 {. We certainly won't do all of this at present." Supt Chittenden said. He stated that they would just get the building back into. condition now.
 The superintendent reported that samples from, the Pond Hill, well have beent sent to the state board of health and that body. has found the water is safe for drinking purposes. The we'll is quite an improvement, the superintendent said.
 Addition Plan Dropped
 There was a discussion of whe- t'.ei. or not to secure an addition to the present high school through the public works plan. It was pointed out that if any action was planned 1t would have to be taken hv tho end of the month. The gen.