Assistance for Those Wanting Grass Plots

Manawatu Times, Volume 64, Issue 39, 16 February 1939, Page 2

Assistance for Those Wanting Grass Plots

BOROUGH COUNCIL POLICY The possibility of some action on the council’s part to assist residents who were endeavouring to maintain in good order the grass plots along the road in front of their houses was under discussion at the recent borough council meeting. The Mayor said that damage had been done to some of the plots near the Foresters’ Hall on Saturday night by cars, aud it was a question whether the council was to givo any consideration to those residents who wished to keep tho road in front of their houses in order. Cr. Watson suggested that places round dance halls should be given some consideration with regard to parking, tho Mayor pointing out that there was already a parking area between the Foresters’ and Drill Halls. The town clerk proposed to inspect the parking area and bring down a report as to tho amendment of the bylaws regarding parking without lights, and in tho meantime notice of motion could be given for the desired amendment. It was eventually decided that as a recommendation to the works committee, in order to eneourago the planting of grass plots, it be the policy of tho council to level the ground when labour was available, to an extent to be laid down by the works committee.