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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1941
Page
1
The Public Utilities Commission cut electricity costs for large users by 69000, with earlier cuts reaching 200000 for small business and homes. Councillor Hogan backs Cambridge service gains, noting his previous push for rate relief and the ongoing trend toward lower power bills as revenue grows.
Woburn Mayor Kane outlined his stance on public employees during a Harvard Square Business Men's Association meeting. He criticized civil service protections and Nepotism while detailing his experiences with Woburn officials and school programs. The talk touched on WPA lunch plans, public cafes, and city distribution of surplus government foods.
Boston property listing notes real estate and mortgage matters for 276 Commonwealth Avenue. Contact Ken at the provided telephone number 0767 for details on insurance and financing options.
Daniel F a prominent citizen and funeral director leads the annual Birthday Ball at the Continental next Thursday night. Proceeds fund polio battle after expenses. A meeting of arrangements was held at City Council chamber and plans discussed. Prizes for tickets are offered by merchants with Maurice Corkery and Arthur Lavigne leading committees.
A plan for joint use of school halls by the Library Trustees and the School Committee proposes a series of public forums with eminent speakers on preparedness and democracy. The effort aims to educate citizens about the nation’s position and threats cited as grave since the Civil War.
Cambridge Taxpayers Association asks city council to hold a public hearing on city budgets after 7 pm and after department heads present their figures. They urge advance notice and to avoid late afternoon times to accommodate residents.
Councillor Roche urges Plan E amendment to cap city council pay and set clearer ballot petition limits. He argues $1000 for councillors and $500 petition threshold reduce self interest while the mayor would rise to $1000 and the city manager to $20 000 under his plan.
The Cambridge Savings Bank will hold its annual meeting at the Hotel Commander Garden Street Cambridge on Wednesday February 5 1941 at 6 00 P M For the election of officers and other business as legally presented Arthur E Beane Clerk.
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