HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-03-18 Annual Town Meeting Minutes38 ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
xeading Memorial High School Auditorium March 18, 1974
The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Kenneth C.
Latham, at 8:00 P. M.
The invocation was given by Rev. J. Kevin McAndrews of St. Atha -
nasius Church.
ARTICLE 5. On motion of Edward P. Cameron it was voted that the
Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to sell or exchange or other-
wise dispose of, upon such terms and conditions as they may determine,
the 1968 Ford sedan in the Fire Department, and Town will raise from
J' the tax levy and appropriate the sum of Three Thousand Four Hundred
Fifty Dollars ($3,450.00) for the purpose of purchasing a new car for
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the Fire Department.
-ARTICLE 6. On motion of Edward P. Cameron it was voted that the
Town authorize the Selectmen to sell or exchange or otherwise dispose
of, upon such terms and conditions as they may determine, the 1962 Dodge
Fire Alarm truck now in the Fire Alarm Department, and that the Town
raise from the tax levy, and appropriate the sum of Fifteen Thousand
Dollars($15,000.00) for the purpose of purchasing a new Fire Alarm '
E maintenance truck for the Fire Alarm Department.
On motion of William E. Clark it was voted to take Article 2 from
the table.
ARTICLE 2. The following report was read by William E. Clark,
Chairman of the Planning Board, which was accepted as a report of pro-
gress:
The Planning Board received no request to consider rezoning of
the Depot, so called, located between Lincoln and High Streets.
The Planning Board can make no recommendation on the subject of
Article 7.
ARTICLE 2. The following report was read by William H. Parker, III,
for the Municipal Light Board, which was accepted as a report of pro-
gress:
REPORT OF PROGRESS TO TOWN MEETING - ARTICLE 60 - Chapter 164A
BACKGROUND
For over twenty -five years municipal electric systems in Massachu-
setts have pressed for statutory authority to join together to finance
efficient generating facilities in order to produce the most reasonable
power costs. The 1973 session of the Massachusetts General Court passed,
and the Governor signed, a measure that amended the General Laws by the
insertion of Chapter 164A, Locally owned and controlled municipal elec-
tric systems now have available the means to obtain the most favorable
cost of electricity.
To enjoy the benefits of this new statute, however, each munici-
pality must accept its provisions.
BENEFITS TO READING
The new utility law gives municipal electric systems the tools nec-
essary to take advantage of broader based financing. It also gives
them the authority to engage in regional power supply planning and
development and therefore, make available to the community new sources
of electricity.
Chapter 164A provides the necessary authority for both the private
utilities and municipal electric systems to participate in the New Eng-
land Power Pool (NEPool). Private utilities now operate under this
authority. Reading Town Meeting must approve Chapter 164A in order to
allow the Reading Municipal Light Department to participate.
NEPool is the regional planning and electric utility operation group
through which both private and consumer -owned systems implement joint
planning of electric facilities. These cooperative efforts make it possi-
ble for utilities to build larger, more efficient generating units which
are required by consumer demands for electricity.
Adjourned Annual Town Meeting
March 18, 1974
The new statute provides, for the first time in Massachusetts his-
tory, the opportunity for our municipal electric utility to finance fut-
ure supplies of electricity through revenue bonds. These bonds will be
long term. They will be secured by revenues from the facilities fi-
nanced. They will in no way affect the tax base of the community. Rev-
enue bonds will produce lower cost electricity for distribution through
our electric system than would be available from any alternative source.
Financing of this kind is the most effective way our municipal electric
utility can fight inflation.
OUR COMMUNITY SHOULD ADOPT CHAPTER 164A SOON
1. To take advantage of the right to join NEPool and have a
voice in planning the region's future electric supply.
2. To have the option to purchase by the use of its own lower
financing costs a part owner -ship interest in large NEPool
generating units being built by private utilities.
3. To cooperate with other consumer -owned electric systems to
finance and construct their own NEPool generating facilities.
4. There will be no interest payments to stockholders.
We ask indefinite postponement of Article 60 at this time as we are
studying the economic advantages of participating in the construction of
various generating plants now being planned by investor owned utilities
throughout New England.
We would expect to come back to this body soon with a request for
your approval of this Article together with requests for revenue bonding
authority for participation in municipal and investor owned generating
facilities if it is felt to be in the best interest of the Town of
Reading.
ARTICLE 2. The following report was read by,William H. Parker, III,
for the Municipal Light Board, which was accepted as a report of progress:
REPORT OF PROGRESS TO TOWN MEETING - ARTICLE 61
The last Special Town Meeting turned down our Department's request
to take by eminent domain, a parcel of property described in this Arti-
cle. The Light Board understood in the failure of this approval to take
by eminent domain, that further negotiations should be had with the prop-
erty owner in an attempt to reach a mutually agreed upon sales price for
the property.
Negotiations are underway at the present time between the Department
and the property owner's attorneys. We have rec ived a firm offer to sell
the property; no agreement has been reached as 't is felt that the
owner's price is far in excess of the reasonablelvalue of the property
and that precedents may be established that will necessitate higher floors
for other property the Town may wish to purchase in the future.
The energy crisis and resulting curtailment in energy use by the
customers of the Light Department late in 1973 and continuing at present
has caused a re- evaluation of the Department's schedule for the proposed
purchase power substation at this site. It appears now that the project
initially contemplated for operation in mid -1976, can now be delayed at
least one year. Construction should begin by mid or late 1976 instead
of late this year. If energy supplies and price$ relax of course, this
schedule could again be accelerated.
On motion of Edward P. Cameron it was voted to lay Article 2 on the
table.
ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will amend tho.Zoning By -Laws and Zon-
ing Map so As td change the zoning of the Depot,',so called, located be-
tween Lincoln and High Streets from Residence to ',Business District, or
take any other action with respect thereto.
On motion of Edward P. Cameron it was voted that this Article be
indefinitely postponed.
ARTICLE 8. To see if the `Down will amend the By -Laws, Article 1,
Section 7, by striking out said section and inserting in place thereof
the following new section:
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Section 7. All articles for the Annual Town Meeting shall be sub-
mitted to the Board of Selectmen not later than the date and time set
for the purpose by the Board during January of the year for the Annual
Town Meeting in which action therein is to be taken and for good cause
the Board of Selectmen may reopen the warrant, or take any other ac-
tion with respect theteto.
On motion of Carl H. Amon, Jr., it was voted that this Article
be indefinitely postponed.
ARTICLE 9. To see what sum the Town will raise by borrowing, or
from the tax levy, or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, and
appropriate for the purpose of reimbursement of other retiring authori-
ties for creditable service attributable to the Town under provisions
of General Laws Chapter 32, Section 59A, as amended, or take any other
action with respect thereto.
On motion of Robert S. Cummings it was voted that this Article
be indefinitely postponed.
`ARTICLE 10. On motion of James J. Sullivan, Jr., it was voted
that the Town raise from the tax levy and appropriate the sum of One
Thousand Six Hundred Fifty Dollars ($1,650.00) for the purchase of
portable two -way radios of the walkie- talkie type, so- called, and re-
lated equipment for the use of the Fire Department.
ARTICLE 11. On motion of James J. Sullivan, Jr., it was voted
t that the Town raise from the tax levy and appropriate the sum of Three
Thousand Six Hundred Twenty Dollars ($3,620.00) for the purchase of
uniforms of the Fire Department.
ARTICLE 12. On motion of James J. Sullivan, Jr., it was voted
that the Town raise from the tax levy and appropriate the sum of One
Y Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for the purchase of protective clothing
for the members of the Auxiliary Fire Service.
ARTICLE 13. On motion of Robert S. Cummings it was voted that the
sum of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) be raised from
the tax levy and appropriated to indemnify certain police officers and
firemen for expense actually incurred as a result of injury in the line
of duty, under the provisions of the General Laws Chapter 41, Section
100, as amended or otherwise.
�- ARTICLE 14. On motion of Robert S. Cummings it was voted that the
Town will raise from the tax levy and appropriate the sum of One Thou-
sand Dollars ($1,000.00) for corfinuing the sidewalk tree planting pro-
gram for the planting of trees in and around barren locations.
'ARTICLE 15. On motion of Robert S. Cummings it was voted that
the sum of One Thousand Six Hundred Fifty -Eight Dollars ($1,658.00)
be raised from the tax levy and be appropriated for the observance of
the Christmas season, 1974, by the decoration and illumination of pub-
lic buildings and public streets, and the decoration of Christmas trees
upon Municipal Land.
97 voted in the affirmative
70 voted in the negative
-4 ARTICLE 16. On motion of Edward P. Cameron it was voted that the
Town raise from the tax levy and appropriate the sum of Eight Thousand
ti Six Hundred Dollars ($8,600.00) for the purchase of uniforms for the
members of the Police Department.
'-ARTICLE 17. On motion of James J. Sullivan, Jr., it was voted
that the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to sell or exchange
or otherwise dispose of, upon such terms and conditions as they may
determine, three cars in the use of the Police Department, and that the
sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) be raised from the tax levy
and be appropriated for the purposes of purchasing three new cars for
the Police Department.
Adjourned Annual Town Meeting March 18, 1974
ARTICLE 18. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the payment
during the year 1974 of bills remaining unpaid on January 1, 1974, for
goods and services actually rendered to the Town, or take any other
action with respect thereto.
On motion of James J. Sullivan, Jr., it was voted that this Article
be indefinitely postponed.
ARTICLE 19. On motion of Philip R. White, Jr., it was voted that
the Town will raise from the tax levy and appropriate the sum of Seven-
teen Thousand Four Hundred Seventy Dollars ($17,470.00) for the purpose
of coordinating or conducting programs dealing with the problems of
the aging and promote facilities for health, education, welfare and rec-
reation of the aging.
ARTICLE 21. To see if the Town will amend the Town By -Laws by add-
ing thereto Article XXIIA as follows, or take any other action with re-
spect thereto:
"ARTICLE XXIIA -
owned or kep in this
Chapter 140, Section
ficient proof that t:
ated or revaccinated
tion 145B."
Dog Licensing Requirements Section 1. No dog
Town shall be licensed pursuant to General Laws,
137 and 139, until the Town Clerk has received suf-
he dog for whom a license is sought has been vaccin-
in accordance with General Laws, Chapter 140, Sec-
On motion of Robert S. Cummings it was voted, that this Article be
indefinitely postponed.
ARTICLE 22. To see if the Town will vote to allow the Dog Officer
to obtain and use a non - lethal tranquilizing capture gun, or take any
other action with respect thereto.
On motion of Robert S. Cummings it was voted that this Article be
indefinitely postponed.
ARTICLE 23. On motion of Robert S. Cummings it was voted that the
sum'of Twenty Thousand Seven Hundred Forty Dollars ($20,740.00) be raised
from the tax levy and appropriated for the purpose of Community Center
Maintenance.
ARTICLE 24. To see if the Town will increase the Tree Warden's sal-
ary from $425.00 per year to $500.00 per year, or take any other action
with respect thereto.
On motion of Edward P. Cameron it was voted that this Article be
indefinitely postponed.
ARTICLE 25. To see what sum the Town will raise by borrowing, or
from the tax levy, or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, and
appropriate for the financing of projects sponsored by the Reading Bicen-
tennial Commission, or take any other action with respect thereto.
On motion of Maurice C. Proctor, Jr., it was voted that this Article
be indefinitely postponed.
ARTICLE 26. To see what sum the Town will raise by borrowing, or
from the tax levy or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, and
appropriate for the purpose of helping to defray the cost of operation
of East Middlesex Association of Retarded Children (EMARC) in carrying
out its endeavors under the provisions of Chapter 19 of the General Laws,
to be expended under the direction of the Reading Board of Health as pro-
vided in Chapter 40, Section 5, Paragraph 40C of the General Laws, or
what it will do in relation thereto.
On motion of Frank A. Smith, Jr., it was voted that this Article be
indefinitely postponed.
�\ARTICLE 27. On motion of Marvin M. Rosenthal it was voted that the
sum of Twelve Thousand Dollars ($12,000.00) be raised from the tax levy
and appropriated for the purpose of continuing the operation of the
youth program at the Reading Youth Center, such sum to be expended under
the direction of the Recreation Committee.
Adjourned Annual Town Meeting March 18, 1974
n/ ARTICLE 28. On motion of Edward P. Cameron it was voted that the
sum of One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) be raised from the tax
levy and appropriated for Aid to Agriculture and work of the Middle-
sex County Extension Service and the 4 -H Club under General Laws
Chapter 12B, Sectiors 40 and 45 as amended, such sum to be expended
under the direction of a Director appointed by the Selectmen, such
Director to cooperate with the Middlesex County Trustees.
ARTICLE 29. John H. Russell moved that the sum of Forty Thousand
Dollars ($40,000.00) be raised from the tax levy and appropriated for
the purpose of providing a Leaf Collection System, including salaries
and wages and the purchase of Collection equipment and supplies, such
funds to be spent by and under the direction of the Board of Public Works;
This motion did not pass.
ARTICLE 30. To see what sum the Town will raise by borrowing, or
from the tax levy, or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, and
appropriate for the purpose of entering into contractual agreement for
the disposal of rubbish, etc., from other than the Town of Reading, or
take any other action with respect thereto.
On motion of Paul C. Dustin it was voted that this Article be in-
definitely postponed.
ARTICLE 31. On motion of John H. Russell it was voted that the sum
of`Twenty -Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) be raised from the tax
levy and appropriated for expenses of the Board of Public Works, in-
cluding consulting engineering services, surveys, preliminary plans,
designs, final plans and estimates for a Piaster Drainage Plan of the
Town, such funds to be spent by and under the direction of the Board
of Public Works.
.ARTICLE 32. On motion of Malcolm E. Reed it was voted that the sum
of Thirteen Thousand Dollars ($13,000.00) be transferred from the Equip-
ment Purchase Account, and the sum of Thirty -Four Thousand Dollars
($34,000.00) be raised from the tax levy and that both sums totalling
Forty -Seven Thousand Dollars ($47,000.00) be appropriated for the pur-
chase by the Board of Public Works of the following:
One (1) new Backhoe Loader
One (1) new Pick -up Truck
One (1) new Mechanical Sweeper
and that the Board of Public Works be, and it hereby is, authorized
and empowered to sell, or transfer, or exchange upon such terms and con-
ditions as it may determine,
One (1) 1967 Dynahoe
One (1) 1969 International Scout
One (1) 1966 Elgin Sweeper
and the proceeds from such sales, exchanges, or transfers are to be ap-
propriated in addition to aforementioned Forty -Seven Thousand Dollars
($47,000.00) for the purchase of the aforesaid equipment, and the
Town Accountant be and he hereby is authorized, empowered and instructed
to transfer such amount to carry out the purpose of this vote.
r ARTICLE 33. On motion of John W. Price it was voted that the sum
of Forty -Five Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($45,600.00) be transferred
from Chapter 1140 Road Construction Account received or to be received
from the State, and that the sum of Fifty -Four Thousand Four Hundred
Dollars ($54,400.00) be raised from the tax levy, and such sums aggre-
gating One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) be appropriated for
improving and reconstructing Town Public Ways, such sum to be spent by
and under the direction of the Board of Public Works, and in such loca-
tions as the Board of Public Works may deem advisable, and the Town Ac-
countant be and he hereby is authorized, empowered and instructed to
transfer such amount to carry out the purpose of this vote.
I- ARTICLE 34. On motion of Lawrence R. Blood it was voted that the
sums of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) be raised from the tax
levy and appropriated for modifications to the Public Works facilities
on John Street such sum to be spent by and under the direction of the
Board of Public Works and that the sum of One Hundred Forty -Five Thou-
sand Dollars ($145,000.00) be raised and appropriated for expenses, in
cluding consulting engineering services, surveys, preliminary plans,
Adjourned Annual Town Meeting
March 18, 1974
design, contracts, specifications, final plans and construction for an
addition to the Public Works facilities on John Street, such sums to
be spent by and under the direction of the Board of Public Works, and
to meet said appropriation, that the sum of Four Thousand Three Hundred
and Fifty Dollars ($4,350.00.) be taken from available Surplus Funds
and that the sum of One Hundred Forty Thousand Six Hundred Fifty Dollars
($140,650.00) be raised by borrowing and that the Town Treasurer, with
the approval of the Board of Selectmen, be and he hereby is, authorized
to borrow said One Hundred Forty Thousand Six Hundred Fifty Dollars
($140,650.00) and to issue at one time or from time to time bonds or
notes of the Town for said One Hundred Forty Thousand Six Hundred Fifty
Dollars ($140,650.00) payable in accordance with Section 7 of Chapter
44 of the General Laws so that each issue shall be paid not more than
ten (10) years from its date or at such earlier time as the Treasurer
and Selectmen may determine, said bonds or notes shall be signed by the
Treasurer and countersigned by the Selectmen, and that the Board of Pub-
lic Works be, and it hereby is, authorized to proceed with the construc-
tion of said addition to the Public Works facilities on John Street and
enter into all contracts and agreements with respect thereto and to do
all other acts and things necessary or proper for carrying out the pro-
visions of this vote.
153 voted in the affirmative
1 voted in the negative
(2/3 vote required)
,/._ article 35. On mot
of Forteen Thousand One
raised from the tax levy
` and constructing Chapter
be provided by the State
the General Laws.
ion of John W. Price it was voted that the sum
Hundred Sixty -Four Dollars ($14,164.00) be
and appropriated for the purpose of improving
90 Highway together with such funds as may
and County under Section 34 of Chapter 90 of
./.ARTICLE 36. On motion of John W. Price it was voted that the sum
of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) be raised from the tax levy and ap-
propriated for the purpose of maintaining, repairing and resurfacing
the streets constructed under Section 34 of Chapter 90 of the General
Laws, together with such funds as may be provided by the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts and the County of Middlesex.
,ARTICLE 37. On motion of Paul C. Dustin it was voted that the sum
of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) be raised from the tax levy and
appropriated for the purpose of maintaining, improving and constructing
facilities im the Parks and Playgrounds, such sum to be expended by and
under the direction of the Board of Public Works.
'ARTICLE 38. On motion of Malcolm E. Reed it was voted that the sum
of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) be raised and appropriated
for the construction of sanitary sewers, sewerage work and other sewer
facilities, such sum to be expended by and under the direction of the
Board of Public Works, and to meet said appropriation, that the sum of
Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) be raised by borrowing, and
that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,
be and he hereby is, authorized to borrow said Five Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($500,000.00) payable in accordance with Section 7 of Chapter
44 of the General Laws so that each issue shall be paid in not more
than thirty (30) years from its date or at such earlier time as the
Treasurer and Selectmen may determine, said bonds or notes shall be
signed by the Treasurer and countersigned by the Selectmen, and that the
Board of Public Works be, and it hereby is, authorized to proceed with
the construction of said sewers, sewerage work and other sewer facilities
and enter into all contracts and agreements with respect thereto and to
do all other acts and things necessary or proper for carrying out the
provisions of this vote.
144 voted in the affirmative
0 voted in the negative
(2/3 vote required)
ARTICLE 39. To see what sum the Town will raise by borrowing or from
the tax levy, or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, and appro-
priate for the purpose of purchasing a new front end loader, or take any
other action with respect thereto.
On motion of Paul C. Dustin it was voted that this Article be in-
definitely postponed.
Adjourned Annual Town Meeting March 18, 1974
ARTICLE 40. On motion of Paul C. Dustin it was voted that the Town
accept the report of the Board of Public Works on the layout of a Pri-
vate Way known as KEITH ROAD and adopt the recommendations contained
therein, and that the sum of Four Hundred Nineteen Dollars ($419.00)
be raised from the tax levy and appropriated for the laying out and
construction of said way, such sum to be expended by and under the di-
rection of the Board of Public Works.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE LAYING OUT OF
KEITH ROAD
The Board of Public Works of the Town of Reading having determined
and adjudged that common convenience and necessity require the laying
out of a town way under the provisions of law authorizing the assessment
of betterments, substantially in the location hereinafter described, hav ='
ing complied with all requirements of law relating to notice to the
owners of land thereof and of a hearing thereon, and having met at the
time and place appointed for such hearing and then and there heard all
persons who desired to be heard, have laid out as a town way for the
use of the town running Southeasterly of Wescroft (Public) Road, sub-
stantially as and in the location of a private way known as Keith Road.
The boundaries and measurements of said way as so laid out are as fol-
lows:
Beginning at a Granite Stone Bound on the Southerly side line of
Wescroft Road;
Thence by a curved line to the left, having a radius
of 20.00
feet, a distance of 31.42 feet to a Granite Stone Bound,
said point
being a point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the left, having a radius
of 103.98
feet, a distance of 26.85 feet to a Granite Stone Bound;
Thence S. 360 15' 00" E., a distance of 86.50 feet to
a Granite
Stone Bound, said point being a point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the right, having a radius
of 100.00
feet, a distance of 160.57 feet to a Granite Stone Bound;
Thence S. 550 45' 00" W., a distance of 70.71 feet to
a Granite
Stone Bound, said point being a point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the right, having a radius
of 50.00 feet,
• distance of 218.63 feet to a Granite Stone Bound, said
point being
• point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the left, having a radius
of 25.00 feet,
• distance of 30.77 feet to a Granite Stone Bound, said point
being a
point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the left, having a radius
of 59.66 eeet,
a distance of 95.80 feet to a Granite Stone Bound;
Thence 360 15' 0�)" W., a distance of 76.85 feet to a
Granite Stone
Bound, said point being a point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the right, having a radius
of 143.98
feet, a distance of 37.18 feet to a Granite Stone Bound,
said point
being a point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the left, having a radius
of 20.00 feet,
a distance of 31.42 feet to a Granite Stone Bound;
Thence N. 680 32' 40" Z, a distance of 80.00 feet to
the point
of beginning of this description.
The above described lines being more fully described
on a plan
entitled "Street Acceptance Plan - Keith Road ", dated February
1974,
E. Roger Louanis, Superintendent, said plan being a part
of this des-
cription.
We determine that no damages will be sustained by any
person or
persons in their property by reason of the taking to be made
for this
improvement. All acts in connection with said laying out
are done
under the provision of law authorizing the assessment of
betterments,
and betterments are to be assessed therefor.
This laying out so made by us we hereby report to the
Town for ac-
ceptance and recommend that said way shall thereafter be
known as a
public town way and named KEITH ROAD and that the sum of
Four Hundred
and Nineteen Dollars ($419.00) be raised and appropriated
for con-
struction of said way.
Lawrence R. Blood,
Chairman
Nathan C. White,
Secretary
John H. Russell
Paul C. Dustin
Malcolm E. Reed
Adjourned Annual Town Meeting
March 18, 1974
ARTICLE 41. On motion of Paul C. Dustin it was voted that the Town
acc pt the report of the Board of Public Works on the layout of a Pri-
vate Way known as RED GATE LANE and adopt the recommendations contained
therein, and that the sum of One Thousand Four Hundred Two Dollars
($1,402.00) be raised from the iax levy and appropriated for the laying
out and construction of said way, such sum to be expended by and under
the direction of the Board of Public Works.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE LAYING OUT OF
RED GATE LANE
The Board of Public Works of the Town of Reading having determined
and adjudged that common convenience and necessity require the laying
out of a town way under the provisions of law authorizing the assessment
of betterments, substantially in the location hereinafter described,
having complied with all requirements of law relating to notice to the
owners of land thereof and of a hearing thereon, and having met at the
time and place appointed for such hearing and then and there heard all
persons present who desired to be heard, have laid out as a town way
for the use of the town running Northwesterly of Line of Walnut (Pub-
lic) Street, substantially as and in the location of a private way
known as Red Gate Lane. The boundaries and measurements of said way as
so laid out are as follows:
Beginning at a Granite Stone Bound, said point being on the North-
erly Sideline of Walnut Street;
Thence S. 800 42' 50" W., a distance of 102.03 feet to a Granite Stone
Bound, said point being a point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the left, having a radius of 25.00 feet,
a distance of 34.26 feet to a Granite Stone Bound;
Thence N. 020 11' 15" E., a distance of 375.13 feet to a Granite
Stone Bound, said point being a point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the left, having a radius of 75.00 feet,
a distance of 110.84 feet to a Granite Stone Bound;
Thence N. 820 29' 04" W., a distance of 562.63 feet to a Granite
Stone Bound, said point being a point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the right, having a radius of 357.88 feet,
a distance of 87.71 feet to a Granite Stone Bound;
Thence N. 680 26, 29" W., a distance of 37.41 feet;
Thence N. 160 59' 13" E., a distance of 50.20 feet;
Thence S. 680 26' 29" E., a distance of 40.91 feet to a Granite
Stone Bound, said point being a point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the left, having a radius of 307.88 feet,
a distance of 75.46 feet to a Granite Stone Bound;
Thence S. 820 29' 04" E., a distance of 636.21 feet to a Granite
Stone Bound, said point being the Southwesterly terminus of Pennsylvania
Avenue;
Thence S. 400 08' 54" E., a distance of 59.59 feet to a Granite Stone
Bound, said point being the Southeasterly terminus of Pennsylvania Avenue;
Thence S. 020 11' 15" W., a distance of 428.41 feet to a Stone Bound,
said point being a point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the left, having a radius of 25.00 feet,
a distance of 44.28 feet to a Granite Stone Bound, said point being
the point of beginning of this description.
The above described lines being more fully described on a plan en-
titled "Street Acceptance Plan - Red Gate Lane ", dated February 1974,
E. Roger Louanis, Superintendent, said plan being a part of this des-
cription.
We determine that no damages will be sustained by any person or per-
sons in their property by reason of the taking to be made for this im-
provement. All acts in connection with said laying out are done under
the provision of law authorizing the assessment of betterments, and
betterments are to be assessed therefor.
Adjourned Annual Town Meeting March 18, 1974
This laying out so made by us we hereby report to the Town for ac-
ceptance and recommend that said way shall thereafter be known as a pub-
lic town way and named RED GATE LANE and that the sum of One Thousand
Four Hundred and Two Dollars (1,402.00) be raised and appropriated for
construction of said way.
Lawrence R. Blood, Chairman
Nathan C. White, Secretary
John H. Russell
Paul C. Dustin
Malcolm E. Reed
-i--aRTICLE 42. On motion of Paul C. Dustin it was voted that the Town
accept the report of the Board of Public Works on the layout of a Private
Way known as PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE EXTENSION and adopt the recommendations Ir
contained therein, and that the sum of Two Hundred Twenty -Six Dollars
($226.00) be raised from the tax levy and appropriated for the laying
out and construction of said way, such sum to be expended by and under
the direction of the Board of Public Works.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE LAYING OUT OF
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE (Extension)
The Board of Public Works of the Town of Reading having determined
and ad*dged that common convenience and necessity require the laying
out of a town way under the provisions of law authorizing the assessment
of betterments, substantially in the location hereinafter described, hav-
ing complied with all requirements of law relating to notice to the own-
ers of land thereof and of a hearing thereon, and having met at the
time and place appointed for such hearing and then and there heard all
persons present who desired to be heard, have laid out as a town way
for the use of the town running Southwesterly of Pennsylvania (Public)
Avenue, substantially as and in the location of a private way known as
Pennsylvania Avenue. The boundaries and measurements of said way as so
laid out are as follows:
Beginning at a Point, said point being at the Southwesterly terminus
of the 1929 Acceptance of Pennsylvania Avenue;
Thence S. 110 39' 45" W., a distance of 2.38 feet to a Granite Stone
Bound, said point being a point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the right, having a radius of 133.91 feet,
a distance of 89.25 feet to a Granite Stone Bound;
Thence S. 490 51' 06" W., a distance o 69.82 feet to a Granite
Stone Bound, said point being a point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the left, having a radius of 30.00 feet,
a distance of 24.96 feet to a Granite Stone Bound on the Northerly side
line of Red Gate Lane;
Thence N. 400 08' 54" W., a distance of 59.59 feet to a Granite Stone
Bound, said point being a point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the left, having a radius of 30.00 feet,
a distance of 24.96 feet, to a Granite Stone Bound;
Thence N. 490 51' 06" E., a distance of 69.82 feet to a Granite
Stone Bound, said point being a point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the left, having a radius of 93.91 feet,
a distance of 62.59 feet to a point;
Thence S. 810 41' 00" E., a distance of 40.07 feet, to the point of
beginning of this description.
The above described lines being more fully described on a plan en-
titled "Street Acceptance Plan - Pennsylvania Avenue ", dated February
1974, E. Roger Louanis, Superintendent, said plan being a part of this
description.
We determine that no damages will be sustained by any person or.per -•
sons in their property by reason of the taking to be made for this im-
provement. All acts in connection with said laying out are done under
the provision of law authorizing the assessment of betterments, and
betterments are to be assessed therefor.
Adjourned Annual Town Meeting March 18, 1974'
This laying out so made by us we hereby report to the Town for ac-
ceptance and recommend that said way shall thereafter be known as a
public town way and named PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE and that the sum of Two
Hundred and Twenty -Six Dollars ($226.00) be raised and appropriated
for construction of said way.
Lawrence R. Blood, Chairman
Nathan C. White, Secretary
John H. Russell
Paul C. Dustin
Malcolm E. Reed
KARTICLE 43. On motion of John W. Price it was voted that the Town
accept the report of the Board of Public Works on the layout of a Pri-
vate Way known as LANDERS ROAD and adopt the recommendations contained
therein, and that the sum of Six Hundred Thirty -Seven Dollars ($6_37.00)
be raised from the tax levy and appropriated for the laying out and con-
struction of said way such sum to be expended by and under the direction
of the Board of Public Works.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE LAYING OUT OF
LANDERS ROAD
The Board of Public Works of the Town of Reading having determined
and adjudged that common convenience and necessity require the laying
out of a town way under the provisions of law authorizing the assessment
of betterments, substantially in the location hereinafter described,
having complied with all requirements of law relating to notice to the
owners of land thereof and of a hearing thereon, and having met at the
time and place appointed for such hearing and then and there heard all
persons present who desired to be heard, have laid out as a town way for
the use of the town running Southwesterly of Van Norden (Public) Road,
substantially as and in the location of a private way known as LANDERS
ROAD. The boundaries and measurements of said way as so laid out are
as follows:
Beginning at a Granite Stone Bound on the Southwesterly Sideline
of Van Norden Road;
Thence by a curved line to the left, having a radius of 25.00 feet,
a distance of 33.29 feet to a Granite Stone Bound;
Thence S. 170 23' 19" W., a distance of 130.39 feet to a Granite
Stone Bound, said point being a point of curvature;
Thence by a curve to the right, having a radius of 250.00 feet, a
distance of 118.97 feet to a Granite Stone Bound, said point being a
point of curvature;
Thence by a curve to the left, having a radius of 200.00 feet, a
distance of 95.18 feet to a Granite Stone Bound;
Thence S. 17° 23' 19" W., a distance of 55.50 feet to a Granite
Stone Bound, said point being a point of curvature;
Thence by a curve to the left, having a radius of 25.00 feet, a
distance of 21.03 feet to a Granite Stone Bound, said point being a
point of curvature;
Thence by a curve to the right, having a radius of 50.00 feet, a
distance of 241.19 feet to a Granite Stone Bound, said point being a
point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the left, having a radius of 25.00 feet,
a distance of 21.03 feet to a Granite Stone Bound;
Thence N. 17°23' 19" E., a distance of 55.50 feet to a Granite
Stone Bound, said point being a point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the right, having a radius of 250.00
feet, a distance of 118.97 feet to a Granite Stone Bound, said point
being a point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the left, having a radius of 200.00 feet,
a distance of 95.18 feet to a Granite Stone Bound;
Thence N. 17° 23' 19" E., a distance
Stone Bound, said point being a point of
Thence by a curved line to the left,
a distance of 45.25 feet to a Granite St
Thence S. 86° 19' 10" E., a distance
of beginning of this description.
of 105.99 feet to a Granite
curvature;
having a radius of 25.00 feet,
one Bound;
of 102.93 feet to the point
Adjourned Annual Yown Meeting March 18, 1974
The above described lines being more fully described on a plan
entitled "Street Acceptance Plan - Landers Road ", dated February 1974,
E. Roger Louanis, Superintendent, said plan being a part of this des-
cription.
We determine that no damages will be sustained by any person or per-
sons in their property by reason of the taking to be made for this im-
provement. All acts in connection with said laying out are done under
the provision of law authaizing the assessment of betterments, and
betterments are to be assessed therefor.
This laying out so made by us we hereby report to the Town for ac-
ceptance and recommend that said way shall thereafter be known as a pub-
lic town way and named LANDERS ROAD, and that the sum of Six Hundred
and Thirty -Seven Dollars ($637.00) be raised and appropriated for con- -'
struction of said way.
Lawrence R. Blood, Chairman
Nathan C. White, Secretary
John H. Russell
Paul C. Dustin
Malcolm E. Reed
ARTICLE 44. On motion of John H. Russell it was voted that the
Town accept the report of the %bbd of Public Works on the layout of a
Private Way known as COVEY HILLA EXTENSION and adopt the recommendations
contained therein, and that the sum of Two Hundred Eighty -Six Dollars
($286.00) be raised from the tax levy and appropriated for the laying
out and construction of said way, such sum to be expended by and under
the direction of the Board of Public Works.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE LAYING OUT OF
COVEY HILL ROAD (Extension)
The Board of Public Works of the Town of Reading having determined
and adjudged that common convenience and necessity require the laying
out of a town way under the provisions of law authorizing the assessment
of betterments, substantially in the location hereinafter described,
having complied with all requirements of law relating to notice to the
owners of land thereof and of a hearing thereon, and having met at the
time and place appointed for sucbhearing and then and there heard all
persons present who desired to be heard, have laid out as a town way
for the use of the town running Southeasterly of Covey Hill (Public)
Road, substantially as and in the location of a private way known as
Covey Hill Road. The boundaries and measurements of said way as so
laid out are as follows:
Beginning at a Granite Stone Bound, said point being the Southeast-
erly Terminus of the 1971 Acceptance of Covey Hill Road;
Thence S. 090 38' 30" E., a distance of 34.76 feet to a Granite
Stone Bound, said point being a point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the left, having a radius of 193.76 feet,
a distance of 110.78 feet to a Granite Stone Bound, said point being a
point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the right, having a radius of 225.00
feet, a distance of 56.30 feet to a Granite Stone Bound;
Thence S. 160 31' 41" E., a distance of 45.00 feet to a point;
Thence S. 730 28' 20" W., a distance of 45.45 feet to a point of
curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the left, having a radius of 175.00
feet, a distance of 79.C3 feet to a Granite Stone Bound, said point
being a point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the right, having a radius of 243.76 feet,:'
a distance of 139.37 feet to a Granite Stone Bound;
Thence N. 090 38' 30" W., a distance of 36.64 feet to a Granite
Stone Bound;
Thence N. 820 31' 04" E., a distance of 50.04 feet to the point
of beginning of this description.
The above described lines being more fully described on a plan en-
titled "Street Acceptance Plan - Covey Hill Road ", dated February 1974,
E. Roger Louanis, Superintendent, said plan being a part of this des-
cription.
J
LJ
Adjourned Annual Town Meeting
March 18, 1974
We determine that no damages will be sustained by any person or per-
sons in their property by reason of the taking to be made for this im-
provement. All acts in connection with said laying out are done under
the provision of law authorizing the assessment of betterments, and
betterments are to be assessed therefor.
This laying out so made by us we hereby report to the Town for ac-
ceptance and recommend that said way shall thereafter be known as a
public town way and named COVEY HILL ROAD, and that the sum of Two Hun-
dred and Eighty -Six Dollard ($286.00) be raised and appropriated for
construction of said way.
Lawrence R. Blood, Chairman
Nathan C. White, Secretary
John H. Russell
Paul C. Dustin
Malcolm E. Reed
ARTICLE 45, On motion of John H. Russell it was voted that the Town
accept the report of the Board of Public Worts on the layout of a Private
Way known as MARLA LANE EXTENSION and adopt the recommendations contained
j therein, and that the sum of Two Hundred Nineteen Dollars ($219.00) be
raised from the tax levy and appropriated for the laying out and'con-
struction of said way, such sum to be expended by and under the direc-
tion of the Board of Public Works.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE LAYING OUT OF
MARLA LANE (Extension)
The Board of Public Works of the Town of Reading having determined
and adjudged that common convenience and necessity require the laying
out of a town way under the provisions of law authorizing the assessment
of betterments, substantially in the location hereinafter described,
having complied with all requirements of law relating to notice to the
owners of land thereof and of a hearing thereon, and having met at the
time and place appointed for such hearing and then and there heard all
persons presEnt who desired to be heard, have laid out as a town way
for the use of the town running Northeasterly of Marla (Public) Lane,
substantially as and in the location of a private way known as Marla
Lane. The boundaries and measurements of said way as so laid out are
as follows:
Beginning at a Granite Stone Bound, said point being the Northwest-
erly terminus of the 1959 Acceptance of Marla Lane;
Thence N. 090 20' 41" E., a distance of 59.58 feet to a Granite
Stone Bound, said point being a point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the left, having a radius of 175.00
feet, a distance of 79.02 feet to a point;
Thence N. 730 28' 20" E., a distance of 45.45 feet to a point;
Thence S. 160 31' 41" E., a distance of 45.00 feet to a Granite
Stone Bound, said point being a point of curvature;
Thence by a curve to the right, having a radius of 225.00 feet, a
distance of 56.30 feet to a Granite Stone Bound;
Thence S. 090 20' 41" W., a distance of 48.42 feet to a Granite
Stone Bound;
Thence S. 860 45' 20" W., a distance of 51.23 feet to the point of
beginning of this description.
The above described lines being more fully described on a plan en-
titled "Street Acceptance Plan - Marla Lane ", dated February 1974,
E. Roger Louanis, Superintendent, said plan being a part of this des-
cription.
We determine that no damages will be sustained by any person or
persons in their property by reason of the taking to be made for this
improvement. All acts in connection with said laying out are done
under the provision of law authorizing the assessment of betterments,
and betterments are to be assessed therefor.
This laying out so made by us we hereby report to the Town for ac-
ceptance and recommend that said way shall thereafter be known as a
public town way and named MARLA LENE, and that the sum of Two Hundred
and Nineteen Dollars ($219.00) be raised and appropriated for construc-
tion of said way.
Lawrence R. Blood, Chairman
Nathan C. White, Secretary
John H. Russell
Paul C. Dustin
Malcolm E. Reed
Adjourned Annual Town Meeting
March 18, 1974
ARTICLE 46. On motion of John H. Russell it was voted that the Town
ace t the report of the Board of Public Works on the layout of a Pri-
vate Way known as RUSTIC LANE and adopt the recommendations contained
therein, and that the sum of One Thousand Three Hundred Eighty -Seven
Dollars ($I`387.40) be raised from the tax levy and appropriated for
the laying out and construction of said way, such sum to be expended
by and under the direction of the Board of Public Works.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE LAYING OUT OF
RUSTIC LANE
The Board of Public Works of the Town of Reading having determined
and adjudged that common convenience and necessity require the laying
out of a town way under the provisions of law authorizing the assessment
of betterments, substantially in the location hereinafter described,
having complied with all requirements of law relating to notice to the
owners of land thereof and of a hearing thereon, and having met at the
time and place appointed for such hearing and then and there heard all
persons present who desired to be heard, have laid out as a town way
for the use of the town running Southeasterly of Haverhill (Public)
Street, substantially as and in the location of private way known as
Rustic Lane. The boundaries and measurements of said way as so laid
out are as follows:
Beginning at a Granite Stone Bound on the Southwesterly Sideline of
Haverhill Street;
Thenc- by a curved line to the right, having a radius of 25.00
feet, a distance of 39.27 feet to a Granite Stone Bound;
Thence S. 59° 36' 00" W., a distance of 56.83 feet to a Granite
Stone Bound, said point being a point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the right, having a radius of 300.02
feet, a distance of 141.63 feet to a Granite Stobe Bound, said point
being a point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the left, having a radius of 385.49
feet, a distance of 164.64 feet to a Granite Stone Bound;
Thence S. 62° 10' 38" W., a distance of 555.36 feet to a point;
Thence S. 27° 49' 22" E., a distance of 50.00 feet to a point;
Thence N. 62° 10' 38" E., a distance of 555.36 feet to a Granite
Stone Bound, said point being a point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the right, having a radius of 335.49
feet, a distance of 143.28 feet to a Granite Stone Bound, said point
being a point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the left, Having a radius of 350.02feet,
a distance of 165.23 feet to a Granite Stone Bound;
Thence N. 590 36' 001" E., a distance of 56.83 feet to a Granite
Stone Bound, said point being a point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the right, having a radius of 25.00
feet, a distance of 39.27 feet to a Granite Stone Bound;
Thence N. 30° 24' 00" W., a distance of 100.00 feet to the point
of beginning of this description.
The above described lines being more fully described on a plan en-
titled "Street Acceptance Plan - Rustic Lane ", dated February 1974,
E. Roger Louanis, Superintendent, said plan being a part of this des-
cription.
We determine that no damages will be sustained by any person or per-
sons in their property by reason of the taking to be made for this im-
provement. All acts in connection with said laying out are done under
the provision of law authorizing the assessment of betterments, and
betterments are to be assessed therefor. i
This laying out so made by us we hereby report to the Town for ac-
ceptance and recommend that said way shall thereafter be known as a
public town way and named RUSTIC LANE, and that the sum of One Thousand
Three Hundred and Eighty -Seven Dollars ($1,387.00) be raised and ap-
propriated for constructioncf said way.
Lawrence R. Blood, Chairman
Nathan C. White, Secretary
John H. Russell
Paul C. Dustin
Malcolm E. Reed
Adjourned Annual Town Meeting
March 18, 1974 j.
ARTICLE 47. On motion of Malcolm E. Reed it was voted that the Town
ac�_ept the report of the Board of Public Works on the layout of a Private
Way known as AUDUBON ROAD and adopt the recommendations contained therein,
and that the sum of One Thousand Seventy -Nine Dollars ($1,079.00) be
raised from the tax levy and appropriated for the laying out aril construc-
tion of said wayf -such sum to be expended by and under the direction of
the Board of Public Works.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE LAYING OUT OF
AUDUBON ROAD
The Board of Public Works of the Town of Reading having determined
and adjudged that common convenience and necessity require the laying
out of a town way ender the provisions of law authorizing the assessment
of betterments, substantially in the location hereinafter described,
having complied with all requirements of law relating to notice to the own-
ers of land thereof and of a hearing thereon, and having met at the time
and place appointed for such hearing and then and there heard all per-
sons present who desired to be heard, have laid out as a town way for
the use of the town running Northwesterlycf Pearl (Public) Street, sub-
stantially as and in the location of a private way known as Audubon
Road. The boundaries and measurements of said way as so laid out are
as follows:
Beginning at a Granite Stone Bound on the Northwesterly Sideline of
Pearl Street;
Thence by a curved line to the left, having a radius of 25.00 feet,
a distance of 39.27 feet to a Granite Stone Bound, said point being a
point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the right, having a radius of 231.77
feet, a distance of 75.82 feet to a point;
Thencg N. 330 21' 52" W., a distance of 174.54 feet to a point,
said point being a point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the right, having a radius of 690.00
feet, a distance of 131.74 feet to a Granite Stone Bound;
Thence N. 220 25' 30" W., a distance of 297.00 feet to a Granite
Stone Bound, said point being a point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the right, having a radius of 450.00
feet, a distance of 205.49 feet to a Granite Stone Bound, said point
being a point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the left, having a radius of 25.00 feet,
• distance of 28.89 feet to a Granite Stone Bound, said point being
• point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the right, having a radius of 50.00 feet,
a distance of 146.41 feet to a Granite Stone Bound;
Thence N. 160 40' 00" E., a distance of 10.00 feet to a point;
Thence S. 820 56' 10" E., a distance of 50.71 feet to a point;
Thence S. 160 40' 00" W., a distance of 35.83 feet to a Granite
Stone Bound, said point being a point of curvature;
Thence by
a curved line to the left, having a radius
of 400.00 feet,
a distance of
272.91 feet to a Granite Stone Bound;
Thence S.
220 25' 30" E., a distance of 297.00 feet
to a Granite Stone
Bound, said point being a point of curvature;
Thence by
a curved line to the left, having a radius
of 640.00 feet,
a distance of
122.20 feet to a Granite Stone Bound;
Thence S.
330 21' 52" E., a distance of 174.54 feet
to a point of
curvature;
Thence by
a curved line to the left, having a radius
of 25.00 feet
a distance of
39.27 feet to a Granite Stone Bound;
Thence S.
370 53' 30" W., a distance of 100.00 feet
to the point of
beginning of this
description.
The above
described lines being more fully described
on a plan en-
titled "Street
Acceptance Plan - Audubon Road ", dated February
1974,
E. Roger Louanis,
Superintendent, said plan being a part
of this des-
cription.
F7 <� Adjourned Annual Town Meeting March 18, 1974
We determine that no damages will be sustained by any person or per-
sons in their property by reason of the taking to be made for this im-
provement. All acts in connection with said laying out are done under
the provision of law authorizing the assessment of betterments, and
betterments are to be assessed therefor.
This laying out so made by us we hereby report to the Town for ac-
ceptance and recommend that said way shall thereafter be known as a
public way and nF-med AUDUBON ROAD, and that the sum of One Thousand
and Seventy -Nine Dollars ($179.00) be raised and appropriated for con-
struction of said way.
Lawrence R. Blood, Chairman
Nathan C. White, Secretary
John H. Russell
Paul C. Dustin
Malcolm E. Reed
adARTICLE 48. On motion of Malcolm E. Reed it was voted that the Town
ept the report of the Board of Public Works on the layout of a Pri-
vate Way known as PITMAN DRIVE and adopt the recommendations contained
therein, and that the sum of Seven Hundred Ninety -Four Dollars ($794.00)
be raised from the tax levy and appropriated for the laying out and
construction of said way, such sum to be expended by and under the di-
rection of the Board of Public Works.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE LAYING OUT OF
PITMAN DRIVE
The Board of Public Works of the Town of Reading having determined
and adjudged that common convenience and necessity require the laying
out of a town way under the provisions of law authorizing the assess-
ment of betterments, substantially in the location hereinafter described,
having complied with all requirements of law relating to notice to the
owners of land thereof and of a hearing thereon, and having met at the
time and place appointed for such hearing and then and there heard all
persons present who desired to be heard, have laid out as a town way
for the use of the town running Westerly of Haverhill Street (Public),
substantially as and in the location of a private way known as Pitman
Drive. The boundaries and measurements of said way as so laid out are
as follows:
Beginning at a Granite Stone Bound on the Westerly Sideline of
Haverhill Street;
Thence by a curved line to the right, having a radius of 25.00 feet,
a distance of 39.27 feet to a Granite Stone Bound;
Thence S. 670 50' 30" W., a distance of 125.00 feet to a Granite
Stone Bound, said point being a point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the right, having a radius of 303.10
feet, a distance of 109.65 feet to a Granite Stone Bound;
Thence S. 880 34' 06" W., a distance of 41.62 feet to a Granite
Stone Bound, said point being a point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the left, having a radius of 626.51
feet, a distance of 226.64 feet to a Granite Stone Bound;
Thence S. 670 50' 30" W., a distance of 123.86 feet to a Granite
Stone Bound, said point being a point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the right, having a radius of 50.00
feet, a distance of 36.14 feet to a Granite Stone Bound, said point
being a point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the left, having a radius of 50.00 feet,
a distance of 229.35 feet to a Granite Stone Bound, said point being a
point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the right, having a radius of 50.00 feet,
a distance of 36.14 feet to a Granite Stone Bound.;
Thence N. 670 50' 30" E., a distance of 123.86 feet to a Granite
Stone Bound, said point being a point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the right, having a radius of 576.51
feet, a distance of 208.55 feet to a Granite Stone Bound;
Thence N. 880 34' 06" E., a distance of 41.52 feet to a Granite
Stone Bound, said point being a point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the left, having a radius of 353.10
feet, a distance of 127.73 feet to a Granite Stone Bound;
Adjourned Annual Town Meeting March 18, 1974`
Thence N. 670 50' 30" E., a distance of 125.00 feet to a Granite
Stone Bound, said point being a point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the right, having a radius of 25.00
feet, a distance of 39.27 feet to a Granite Stone Bound;
Thence N. 220 09' 30" W., a distance of 100.00 feet to the point
of beginning of this description.
The above described lines being more fully described on a plan en-
titled "Street Acceptance Plan - Pitman Drive ", dated February 1974,
E. Roger Louanis, Superintendent, said plan being a part of this des-
cription.
We determine that no damages will be sustained by any person or persons
in their property'by reason of the taking to be made for this improvement.
All acts in connection with said laying out are done under the provision
law authorizing assessment of betterments, and betterments are to be
assessed therefor.
This laying out so made by us we hereby report to the Town for ac-
ceptance and recommend that said way shal thereaftei7be known as a Public
Town way and named PITMAN DRIVE, and that the sum of Seven Hundred and
Ninety -Four Dollars ($794.00) be raised and appropriated for construction
of said way.
Lawrence R. Blood, Chairman
Nathan C. White, Secretary
John H. Russell
Paul C. Dustin
Malcolm E. Reed
ARTICLE 49. On motinn of Malcolm E. Reed it was voted that the Town
accept the report of the Board of Public Works on the layout of a Pri-
vate Way known as INDIANA AVENUE EXTENSION and adopt the recommendations
contained therein, and that the sum of One Hundred Ninety -One Dollars
($191.00) be raised from the tax levy and appropriated for the laying
out and construction of said way, such sum to be expended by and under
the direction of the Board of Public Works.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE LAYING OUT OF
INDIANA AVENUE (Extension)
The Board of Public Works of the Town of Reading having determined
and adjudged that common convenience and necessity require the laying
out of a town way under the provisions of law authorizing the assessment
of betterments, substantially in the location hereinafter described,
having complied with all requirements of law relating to notice to the
owners of land thereof snd of a hearing thereon, and having met at the
time and place appointed for such hearing and then and there heard all
persons present who desired to be heard, have laid out as a town way
for the use of the town running Southerly of Indiana (Public) Avenue,
substantially as and in the location of a private way known as Indiana
Avenue. The boundaries and measurements of said way as so laid out
are as follows:
Beginning at a point, said point being at the Southeasterly Termi-
nus of the 1956 Acceptance of Indiana Avenue;
Thence S. 020 22' 35" W., a distance of 101.21 feet to a Granite
Stone Bound, said point being a point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the left, having a radius of 25.00 feet,
a distance of 37.03 feet to a Granite Stone Bound on the Northerly Side-
line of Red Gate Lane;
Thence N. 820 29' 04" W., a distance of 90.36 feet to a Granite
Stone Bound, said point being a point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the left, having a radius of 25.00 feet,
a distance of 41.51 feet, to a Granite Stone Bound;
Thence N. 020 22' 35" E., a distance of 97.26 feet to a point;
Thence S. 810 44' 35" E., a distance of 40.21 feet to the point of
beginning of this description.
The above described lines being more fully described on a plan en-
titled "Street Acceptance Plan - Indiana Avenue ", dated February 1974,
E. Roger Louanis, Superintendent, said p1Fn being a part of this des-
cription.
Adjourned Annual Town Meeting March 18, 1974
We determine that no damages will be sustained by any person or
persons in their property by reason of the taking to be made for this
improvement. All acts in connection with said laying out are done
under the provision of law authorizing the assessment of betterments,
and betterments are to be assessed therefor.
This laying out so made by us we hereby report to the Town for ac-
ceptance and recommend that said way shall thereafter be known as a
public town way and named INDIANA AVENUE, and that the sum of One Hun-
dred and Ninety -One Dollars ($191.00) be raised and appropriated for
construction of said way.
Lawrence R. Blood, Chairman
Nathan C. White, Secretary
John H. Russell
Paul C. Dustin
Malcolm E. Reed
ARTICLE 50. On motion of John W. Price it was voted that the Town
accept the report of the Board of Public Works on the layout of a Pri-
vate Way known as APPLE GATE LANE and adopt the recommendations con-
tained therein, and that the sum of Six Hundred Twenty -Eight Dollars
($628.00) be raised from the tax levy and appropriated for the laying
out and construction of said way, such sum to be expended by and under
the direction of the Board of Public Works.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE LAYING OUT OF
APPLE GATE LANE
The Board of Public Works of the Town of Reading having determined
and adjudged that common convenience and necessity require the laying
out of a town way under the provisions of law authorizing the assessment
of betterments, substantially in the location hereinafter described,
having complied with all requirements of law relating to notice to
the owners of land thereof and of a hearing thereon, and having met
at the time and place appointed for such hearing and then and there
heard all persons present who desired to be heard, have laid out as a
town way for the use of the town running Northeasterly Sideline of
Marla Lane, substantially as and in the location of a private way as
so laid out are as follows:
Beginning at a Granite Stone Bound, said point being on Northeast-
erly Sideline of Marla Line;
Thence N. 160 31' 41" W., a distance of 90.00 feet to a Granite
Stone Bound;
Thence by a curved line to the left, having a radius of 25.00 feet,
a distance of 34.24 feet to a Granite Stone Bound;
Thence N. 730 28' 20" E., a distance of 164.04 feet to a Granite
Stone Bound, said point being the Southwesterly terminus of Deborah
Drive;
Thence N. 830 32' 53" E., a distance of 95.42 feet to a Granite
Stone Bound, said point being the Southeasterly terminus of Deborah
Drive;
Thence N. 890 46' 22" E., a distance of 153.27 feet to a Granite
Stone Bound, said point being a point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the left, having a radius of 25.00 feet,
a distance of 30.77 feet to a Granite Stone Bound, said point being a
point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the right, having a radius of 50.00 feet,
a distance of 140.09 feet to a Granite Stone Bound;
Thence S. 040 55' 56" W., a distance of 50.20 feet to a Granite
Stone Bound;
Thence S. 890 46' 22" W., a distance of 292.07 feet to a Granite
Stone Bound „ said point being a point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the left, having a radius of 207.48
feet, a distance of 59.03 feet to a Granite Stone Bound;
Thence S. 730 28' 20" W., a distance of 164.04 feet to a Granite
Stone Bound, said point being a point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the left, having a radius of 25.00 feet,
a distance of 34.24 feet to a Granite Stone Bound, said point being
the point of beginning of this description.
Adjourned Annual Town Meeting March 18, 1974F'
The above described lines being more fully described on a plan en-
titled "Street Acceptance Plan - Apple Gate Lane ", dated February 1974,
E. Roger Louanis, Superintendent, said plan being a part of this des-
cription.
We determine that no damages will be sustained by any person or per-
sons in their property by reason of the taking to be made for this im-
provement. All acts in connection with said laying out are done under
the provision of law authorizing the assessment of betterments, and
betterments are to be assessed therefor.
This laying out so made by us we hereby report to the Town for ac-
ceptance and recommend that said way shall thereafter be known as a
public town way and named APPLE GATE LANE, and that the sum of Six Hun-
dred and Twenty -Eight Dollars ($628.00) be raised and appropriated for
construction of said way.
Lawrence R. Blood, Chairman
Nathan C. White, Secretary
John H. Russell
Paul C. Dustin
Malcolm E. Reed
tARTICLE 51. On motion of John W. Price it was voted that the Town
accept the report of the Board of Public Works on the layout of a Pri-
vate Way known as DEBORAH DRIVE and adopt the recommendations contained
therein, and that the sum of One Thousand Fifty -Eight Dollars ($1,058.00)
be raised from the tax levy and appropriated for thcilaying out and con-
struction of said way, such sum to be expended by and under the direction
of the Board of Public Works.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE LAYING OUT OF
DEBORAH DRIVE
The Board of Public Works of the Town of Reading having determined
and adjudged that common convenience and necessity require the laying
out of a town way under the provisions of law authorizing the assessment
of betterments, substantially in the location hereinafter described,
having complied with all requirements of law relating to notice to the
owners of land thereof and of a hearing thereon, and having met at the
time and place appointed for such hearing and then and there heard all
persons present who desired to be heard, have laid out as a town way
for the use of the town running NortherlycE Apple Gate �Lane �(Public)
substantially as and in the location of a private way known as Deborah
Drive. The boundaries and measurements of said way as so laid out
are as follows:
Beginning on the Northerly Sideline of Apple Gate Lane at a Granite
Stone Bound;
Thence by a curved line to the left, having a radius of 25.00 feet,
a distance of 29.37 feet to a Granite Stone Bound;
Thence N. 060 09' 22" E., a distance of 496.51 feet to a Granite
Stone Bound, said point being a point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the right, having a radius of 150.00
feet, a distance of 283.21 feet to a Granite Stone Bound;
Thence S. 650 40' 00" E., a distance of 155.26 feet to a Granite
Stone Bound;
Thence S. 080 05' 00" W., a distance of 52.08 feet to a Granite
Stone Bound, said point being a point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the right, having a radius of 50.00 feet,
a distance of 140.09 feet to a Granite Stone Bound, said point being a
point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the left, having a radius of 25.00 feet,
a distance of 30.77 feet to a Granite Stone Bound;
Thence N. 650 40' 00" W., a distance of 49.12 feet to a Granite
Stone Bound, said point being a point of curvature;
Thence by a curved line to the left, having a radius of 100.00
feet, a distance of 188.80 feet to a Granite Stone Bound;
Thence S. 060 09' 22" W., a distance of 473.90 feet to a Granite
Stone Bound, said point being a point of curvature;
JCj Adjourned Annual Town Meeting
March 18, 1974
Thence by a curved line to the left, having a radius of 25.00
feet, a distance of 42.06 feet to a Granite Stone Bound;
Thence S. 830 32' 53" W., a distance of 95.42 feet to the point
of beginning of this description.
The above described lines being more fully described on a plan en-
titled "Street Acceptance Plan - Deborah Drive ", dated February 1974,
E. Roger Louanis, Superintendent, said plan being a part of this des-
cription.
We determine that no damages will be sustained by any person or per-
sons in their property by reason of the taking to be made for this im-
provement. All acts in connection with said laying out are done under
the provision of law authorizing the assessmsnt of betterments, and
betterments are to be assessed therefor.
This laying out so made by us we hereby report to the Town for ac-
ceptance and recommend that said way shall thereafter be known as a
public town way and named DEBORAH DRIVE, and that the sum of One Thou-
sand and Fifty -Eight Dollars ($1,058.00) be raised and appropriated
for construction of said way.
Lawrence R. Blood, Chairman
Nathan C. White, Secretary
John H. Russell
Paul C. Dustin
Malcolm E. Reed
On motion of Edward P. Cameron it was voted that this meeting stand
adjourned until Thursday, March 21, 1974, at 8:00 P. M., to meet in
Memorial High School Auditorium.
Meeting adjourned at 10:51 P. M.
185 Town Meeting Members were present.
A true copy. Attest:
Lawrence Drew
Town Clerk
ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
Reading Memorial High School Auditorium
March 21, 1974
The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Kenneth C.
Latham, at 8:00 P. M.
The invocation was given by Rev. Frederick E. Emrich of the Church
of the Good Shepherd.
ARTICLE 52. On motion of James R. Boucher it was voted that the
sum of Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000.00) be raised from the tax levy
and appropriated for the Conservation Fund for Conservation purposes
under General Laws Chapter 40, Section 8C, as amended.
ARTICLE 53. On motion of James R. Boucher it was voted that the
Town acquire by purchase, right of eminent domain, deed of gift, ded-
ication, or otherwise for conservation purposes under General Laws
Chapter 40, Section 8C, as amended, the following described parcel of
land, and that the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) be raised
from the tax levy and appropriated for such acquisition.
The land in Timberneck Swamp, Reading, shown as Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4
on the Assessors Plat 117, and being bounded and described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the Southerly side line of Charles Street,
at an easement and at land of Clifton P. Englund et al;
From thence the line runs by the Southerly line of said Charles St.
N. 550 27' 30" E., a distance of 699.68 feet to a stake at land of
Anthony V. Sarcone;
Thence S. 340 32' 30" E., by Sarcone, a distance of 141.44 feet to
an iron in the swamp;