WILL HAVE PUBLIC HEARING ON PLAN FOR ANNEXATION
MILLTOWN, Mar. 9 – At a meeting of the Borough Council held last evening in the borough hall, a communication was received from the Chamber of Commerce asking the Council to endorse their action regarding the annexation of a portion of North Brunswick Township. Councilman C. V. L. Booream introduced the resolution requested.
A lively debate was held on the subject. The acting Mayor put the passage of the resolution before the Council, and only Messrs. Booream and Herbert responded in the affirmative.
Councilman Klotzback asked the members if they thought the sentiment of the people was for the annexation. Mr. Booream, in reply, stated that it was the apparent sentiment of the people at large as the Chamber of Commerce heartily favored it last Wednesday night at an open meeting to the public for their opinions. He continued and said that fully 75 percent of the people would favor the annexation. Councilman Jensen, misunderstanding Mr. Booream, questioned him, “Can you show us where 75 percent is in favor of it?” In reply, Mr. Booream said, “I didn’t say I could. I said 75 percent would be in favor.”
After a short debate, the acting Mayor called for the ayes and nays, and again Messrs. Booream and Herbert responded in the affirmative, while Messrs. Dorn, Jensen, and Klotzback passed.
The councilmen voiced their opinion as to a public hearing. Mr. Herbert said he was in favor of it and thought the Council should endorse the first real act of improvement for the borough that the new Chamber of Commerce has taken.
The other members refused to vote, so Councilman Booream withdrew his resolution of endorsement, and the Council decided to hold a public hearing on Thursday night to gain the sentiment of the people, and then they could vote intelligently.
Favor Daylight.
The daylight saving plan was discussed, and the Council went on record as favoring the plan and instructed Attorney Weigel to forward a letter to Senator Brown of this county, telling him of the Council’s action and asking him to vote in the affirmative.
Bids for the collection and disposing of garbage and ashes were called for, but only one was received, that of Frank C. Herbert of Dunham’s Corner for $1,488. The contract was awarded to Mr. Herbert.
The Council also decided to purchase a new flag for the Borough Hall. All the councilmen were present, including Messrs. Schlosser, Klotzback, Jensen, Dorn, Herbert, and Booream. Borough Clerk Harkins, Borough Attorney F. C. Weigel, Borough Engineer C. P. Stealle, Superintendent of the Water Department Samuel Spiers, Assistant Superintendent John Baurles, and Collector John Christ were also in attendance.
ORDERS for Painting and Paperhanging that will be left with Mr. Frank Jones, 309 Main street, will be taken care of by George A. Schnatter, Box 148, South River, N.J. All work guaranteed.
