The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-09
NEW PLAYGROUND
 PLEASES SECTION
Land in Town Plot to Be Utilized Duggan School
 Grounds to Be Given Up
BROOKLYN NEWS

Announcement made by Super intendent Irving w. Harrison of the Park Department that he would open the land at Seymour, Vail and Russell streets for use as a playground, brought considerable comment from residents of the sec- ton to-day. The land was original ly purchased by the city years ago as a site for Town Plot school. When the building was placed fur- ther up on Town Plot the site ret mained idle.
 The new playground will be open for use by the children before the termination of the present week. In the past it was necessary for the youngsters to go either to Dug gan school or Chase Park, lengthy distance. It is understood, however, that the Duggan school playground, which has been estab- lished for years will be eliminated. It is said that the amount of dam age to the school building has made operation of the playground a very expensive proposition and in the past few years there has been a great increase in the trouble that has been caused by thoughtless youths who broke many windows and ledges.
 During. the past few days Will liam J. Derwin, recreation super visor, has been engaged in making arrangements for the opening of the grounds and it is expected that the park officials will select a cap able attendant to lok after the children who will gather there daily.
 Recent efforts towards having the grounds opened for such use have been made by the Brooklyn Improvement Society in a circulat- ed petition, but it is understood that this petition has not been pre- sented to the Board of Park Com missioners. A move to have a re- creational center placed in the Town Plot section was started years ago by interested citizens who enlisted the aid of Public Works Commissioner James A. Phelan, Rev. Michael J. Lynch and Repre- sentative Daniel J. Mahaney. The petition of the Community Club also called fo rthe opening of the swimming pool and showers at Duggan school. No action has as yet been taken by the Board of Education.
 When the last efforts were insti- gated group of residents petition ed and went before the aldermanic board to present the document hich bore the signature of hun dreds of residents. Representative Mahaney and Commissioner Phelan were selected as spokesmen. The petition was upheld at the meeting by Alderman John w. Bendler who spoke favorably as a member o1 the board and sectional resident
 The committee which appeared
 before the board at the time in ad. dition to the spokesmen included, Thomas Colasanto, James Barnes, John A. Kelley, Michael Colucci and H. P. McGrath.
 Carnival Opens
 More than 2000 persons attended the opening of Coleman Brothers Carnival at Thomastpn avenue and West Main stret last night. The show has been brought to the city under the auspices of the Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel church and will continue every night for the remainder o1 the week. aPtrons on the grounds last night wer thrilled at the many new and novel amusements and thoroughly enjoyed the boxing, wrestling, motorcycle, freak and educational shows. Members of the Holy Name Society are assisting at the grounds.
 Meeting Tonight
 There will be a meeting of the Brooklyn Community Club at the Brooklyn Y. M. c. A. tonight. The meeting will be the regular bi- monthly event and Joseph Martino will preside.