The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-06

Mayor Vincent A. Scully was au- thorl2ed last night by the board of aldermen to accept two quit claim deeds from Industrial Properties, Inc, one for the old Clock Case fac- tory on Mill street and the other for land of the former Watch shop be- tween West Dover and Benedict streets.
 Corporation Counsel J. Gregory Lynch informed the board that taxes owed on both pieces of prop erty were very high and that the superior court had authorized the receiver for Industrial Properties, Inc, to deed them over to the city.
 One of the several tenants of the former Clock Case building Is will ing to pay $45.000 for the building, MT. Lynch said he had been in- formed. Taxes due are over $50,000.
 The aldermen voted to have the land committee advertise for bids on both pieces of property, as well as on other real estate owned by the city.
 offer Rejected
 On recommendation of the land committee, the board rejected an offer of $l 200 for 17 lots at Byrne- side, filed by Senator Michael V. Blansfield for an unnamed client several weeks ago. An offer of $l,- 300 for the same lots, filed last night by Angeline Errichetti, was referred to the land committee.
 The bid of Joseph Hench of $l25 for one of the lots on this tract was rejected, but he submitted new bid, for $l50, which was referred to the committee.
 Dominic Restico, Jr, filed a bid of $2,000 for piece of property at l32 Beech street owned by the city. Edith M. Peterson submitted a bid of $l20 for q lot at GA Smith avenue.
 The board voted to authorize the mayor to accept a quit claim deed from Ralph Bloodgood for property on Edgewood avenue.
 The application of M. F. Coyle that building restrictions be remov- cd from his property near the East Mountain reservoir was granted, after q report that 1t had the ap- proval of the city engineer. The land is across the highway from the reservoir.
 An application by Attorneys Max and Edward Traurig for permission to extend the layout and grade of Avalon circle at their own expense provided they are exempted from a layout assessment, was referred to Q committee consisting of Alderman Daniel Driscoll and Charles Lasky, Democrats, and 0. Arthur DuBois, Republican.
 The board gave the mayor per- mission to apply the city's annual share of $17,750 of the state highway improvement fund.
 Financial Report
 The financial report of Controller Thomas M. Conlon for 1940 was re- ceived and ordered placed on file in the city clerks office for public inspection.
 Plans for a layout and grade of Aurora street, as well as a change of building line, were received from the board of public works and were referred to the bureau of assess .ment for action.
 The works board was authorized to hold public hearings on 8 layout and grade of Peach Orchard road, of Bunker Hill avenue from Wind- sor street to Kenmore avenue, lay ing of sidewalk on Manor avenue, and establishment of right of way from the Naugatuck river to Hecla street.
 President John s. Monagan an- nounced the following committee appointments:
 Alderman Martin Sullivan to be chairman of the rules committee.
 Alderman Daniel Driscoll to be chairman and Alderman Charles LaSky to be 8 member of the char ter amendments committee.
 Alderman Henry Minicucci to be chairman and Alderman Edward Rafferty to be . member of the land committee.
 Ordinance Committee
 Alderman Patrick Shea to be chairman and Alderman Edward