Mayor's Special Message Attacks Tax Assessments
Bridgeport mayor urges action after sharp rise in city property valuations. He criticizes the Ripper board, warns of housing and tax burdens on small homeowners, and calls for legal steps to secure fair assessments. The council considers a voters’ referendum and potential court action to curb excessive increases.
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Fire at Meat Market Causes Noted Damage
A meat market fire caused about 100 dollars in damage this morning. Andrew DeMetre led the incident response at 319 Leirelevenue as smoke filled the store and bystanders watched.
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New Bridge Club Opens New House at Courtland Street
The College club on Courtland Street unveils its new clubhouse with a Friday double bridge party. Four alumnae now receive aid from the Bridgeport College club scholarship fund, and 14 out of town college women will find a congenial home with tea served weekly. The former Bishop Home, funded by Miss Lars Bennett, houses the club’s attractive upstairs meeting rooms and breakfast area, designed for social and educational aims and informal entertaining.
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Brass firm's zone change approved by zoning board
Bridgeport Brass gained approval for a zoning switch from light to heavy industrial at its Main Street plant and residents of Terry Place secured an A residence change. Oakey petition to rezone from B residence to business at Central and Mead was denied amid opposition from local neighbors.
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Flood Control Assured and Red Cross Chief News
President Coolidge praises Red Cross for flood relief in the Mississippi basin. He notes 1927-28 efforts include $16.6 million in relief abroad and at home, because of the Mississippi flood, with 250 drowning avoided, 400,000 displaced aided, and reconstruction plans extended into 1928. Agencies from War Department to Coast Guard coordinated rescue, shelter, and communications. private groups and states contributed heavily. Red Cross centers shifted to national headquarters as flood subsided.
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Driver loses control in Westport injury report
Westport driver loses control near 65 Park Avenue causing a skull fracture and scalp lacerations. The vehicle struck a telegraph pole after swerving from Shore line. the injured man was hospitalized and later discharged. Police described the incident as a reckless driving accident reported shortly after 2 pm.
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Milford funds memorial for local World War I soldiers
Milford's Board of Finance approved funding for an 8000 memorial honoring more than 700 townsmen who served in World War I. A bronze eight foot doughboy figure atop seven foot granite rise will stand on a triangle plot before the town hall, with names on bronze tablets. The American Legion spearheaded the project, and a second sketch by Thorp Morlet features two machine gunners in bone and Stony Creek granite, about 15 feet tall.
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Milford Board Sets 22 Mills Tax Rate For Town
Milford Oct 8 A 22 mill tax rate is set by the Board of Finance to fund school fire department and police department improvements and to support a bond issue for a proposed central filtration plant. The report fixes the town’s estimated income at 641316.36 with back taxes noted at 274490.22 and expected collections of 127732.46 from back taxes.
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Sewage survey funding and new school auditorium plan
State officials acted after sewer pipes were found in the Wepewage river. The Board of Finance approved 2500 for a survey to help the new sewer project and reuse data from an older study to cut costs. Devon gains a new school auditorium at 647400, after prior rejection, with construction likely soon.
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Bishop Acheson Opens Services in Monroe Church
A large congregation gathered as St Peters Church resumed services after a month’s vacation with Bishop E Came rion Acheson delivering the sermon and assisting in communion. Music by Frank Beardsies and choir impressed. Stepney Baptist church enjoyed re dedication services. pastor Howard Jefferson welcomed attendees. The night featured congratulatory messages from clergy and a keynote by Rev Da Pitt. Local residents shared in wedding and visiting notes. A remarkable apple tree at Monroe Center produced blossoms after being thought dead.
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Teachers Appeal in Will Case Lost
A judge in the Common Pleas refused the teachers appeal, upholding an abatement order against the administratrix. The dispute concerned 81000 in fees claimed by the estate's admin and four others, later reduced by the Probate Court. The teachers argued they were potential beneficiaries and that the accounting was unfair. The action hinges on standing and whether they would ever become beneficiaries.
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Milford Board Grants Police Pay Hikes and Vehicle Funds
Milford finance board approves police salary increases for James M Maher two captains and a sergeant, plus new motorcycles, two coupes, a traffic light and add on call boxes and spotlights. Selectman and town officials receive varied raises. town plans borrow about $300000 for anticipated tax funding and highway improvements totaling over $90000 in maintenance and repairs.
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