The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-31

Waterbury's voting districts were enlarged from the present 20 to g by ordinance passed last night at the final meeting of the board of aldermen this year, the final meet ing of four aldermen as members of the present board This was in line with the plan devised by the citizens committee, as recommended some time ago.
 The board also approved . score of streets for coasting, from Q list presented by Deputy Superintendent Daniel J. Carsons e smaller number than usual, however, in view of sew. erai accidents within the last few days, one fatality.
 The application of Daniel T. Far- rington, real estate man, for change of Soning ct Cooke street and Wood- lawn terrace to allow construction of c gasoline station on Q vacant lot, failed of action whon 1t was reported that e quorum of the aldermanic committee had not been found to submit findings on the recent hear. ing to the full board. Neither was the opponents Ynouthpiece, John Hughes Cassidy, of Watertowf, pres- ant, although c communication from the Waterbury lawyer arrived from Watertown, suggesting that Waterbury provide Q formal agree ment with Watertown before pipe line from shepaug is laid.
 Inasmuch as the late City En- Eineer Robert A. Cairns already had negotiated such on agreement, MT. CaSsidy's letter was filed.
 The redistricting plan provides for about 1900 voters In each district, except in the new district of Bouley Manor, reported rapidly growing, where only 800 voters arc designated at present. Ward lines are preserved, but In the first ward there now are six districts instead of three; In the second, seven districts instead of four; in the third, eleven districts instead of eight; In the fourth, four districts instead of three; In the fifth, seven districts instead of Ave.
 The districts formerly were mum. bered regardless of wards, but now the ward number will appear, for example, like this: First ward. l.i, Ia, 1.3, etc.
 Plumbing Ordinance
 The board passed c plumbing or. dinance approved by local plumbers at recent hearing which includes the banning of cesspoolB where it iB possible to connect with sewers, specifies types of pipe to Do used In certain construction, and re.claBslkles fees.
 A request for abatement of fee of e30i was sought by the Chase Brass & Copper O., which set forth that such . fec had been paid for Q per. init for c factory building in Water. vile and, later, it developed that the property in question was in Watertown. The matter was referred to the committee.
 "epain in Flames" the banned war picture which caused legal ac. ton and protest against Duperlns tendent of Police William J. Roach, the mayor, and the board of alder. men, scattered c few figuratlve efn. bers among the aldermen last night as c communication was received from Q group ct Philadelphia, con. demning the aldermen for their action.
 "Dwan Dong'
 The board passed . vote Of thanks to the four retiring aldermen, who are Francis T. Phillips, John w. Bender, Joseph 0. Wilhelm end William Y. Loeffler, and the quartet received gifts from the other mem. bers.
 Alderman Charles ?. Dclullc, act. ing as leader, offered the thAnks Oi the board and appreciation of mem. bers to the retiring Flomberss Both Aldermen wilhelm and Loeikler fes sponded, the latter reEnaxklng that he had enjoyed his twosyear term .'as much as I enjoyed my six years 90 years ago."
 The streets listed Tor coAsting aFe as follows: Branch, DOnaire twesl end), Clinton, Greenwood. Lake. wood, Warner street wxtenglon, White street (weBt end), Willow north Of ROgeInnu avenue, Ayers, Burr, Charles (sCuth Undl, Luke, Market, Middle, Eidge, South, Brad. isvs oodAgs pAilas, Mliotk uguve.