The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-27
MayorHayesDen1and City Reimbursement
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been very lenient with the tranS' portation company.
 Manager Charles Chapman of thl local division of the c, R. and l. company said that the concern would be willing to bear the ex. pcnsc of covering over the unused rails temporarily. Tn the meantime an effort will be made to reach arl agreement between the city and the transportation company aS to how much the latter is going to share in repaying expenses when the trolley rails are pulled up for good.
 Against Overlook
 Attorneys Thomas F. McGrath Finton Phelan and Patrick fiealey of this city and Attorney J. Rich- ard Smith of New York were among those who spoke against the pro- posed new line through the Over look Cottage Park area. It wal brought out that at one point the new line would run within 50 feel of the present Cooke street line The traffic hazards involved were cited by the various speakers.
 Manager Chapman of the local division, Walter Carr of Bridgeport vice-president of the O. R. and l. company, and Attorney David Day of Bridgeport appeared for the transportation company. The var !ous changes in local routes was ex- plained and it was contended that the Overlook Cottage Park line wal needed for public convenience. II was explained that the new plana cali for an East Main street. Willow gtreet-Waterviile line just like the old through trolley route. This will eliminate looping and tttrn-backs at the Soldiers monument. The old Baldwin street. -Watertown line will be revived, the buses making an entire through trip without turn. ing back at the center. Traffic con- ditions, in general, will be aided by the substitution of the buses for the trolley cars.
 Wsterville Change
 Alderman 0. Arthur DuBois speaking for . group of residents living east of Homer street in Wa terville urged Q short, direct route for that section. It was suggested that the route extend from Farm ington avenue, through Calurie. street. then over Willow street tc Waterville street. 10 Taber avenue and around q loop which would serve the entire community. Al. derman DuBois and others charged that this was too long a route and supported g route over Melbourne terrace.
 Present At Meeting
 Among those present at the hear ing yesterday, aside from Mayor Hayes, were Executive Secretary Thomas P. Kelly. Corporation Coun. sel Charles g. o'Conilcr. Attorney J. Richard Smith, of New York representing the upper Columbis boulevard property owners, Atty Thomas Y. Mcdratn, representing the Overlook Cottage Park club Atty. William J. Larkin, represent. ing the Pine street and certain willow street residents; Atty. Theo. dcrc v. Meyer. representing Coluin. bia boulevard residents. Atty. Harry J. Beavdsley, representing uppci Willow street residents. Atty. Pat. rick Y. Heaiey, representing the Cooke street bus line, !. Yrancil Smith, Joseph Kensiey, Everett M Stanley, Daniel T. Warrington, 1T. Frank J. Hcdson, Jr., Prank Minna. man. Fred Beardeiey, Howard II Smith. Benjamin S. Coe, MrS. J Harold Root. and others. Chairman Ajeop announced the receipt Of mort than 100 letters and teiegFstl1b sIlt several petitions with from p ts Ano naaass atlaGhsd were introduced