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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-11-11 Board of Public Works Minutes November 11 , 1974 ' Meeting of the Board of Public Works opened at 7:45 P.M. in the Auditorium of the Community Center. Present were Chairman Blood, Secretary Reed, Board Mem- bers Dustin, Russell and Price and Superintendent Louanis. Read Notice of Public Hearing regarding the proposed ex- tension of the main trunk sanitary sewer in Pearl and Franklin Streets and in Eastway. Approximately seventy people attended the Hearing. A Petition from the residents of Eastway oppos- ing the installation of the sewer was submitted to the Board. Routine questions were asked of and answered ,by the Board Members and Superintendent. Members of the Engineering Divi- sion remained at the conclusion of the Hearing and answered technical questions. Thirty-two votes were cast and recorded as follows: ' In Favor Opposed Non-Committal Eastway 0 10 0 Pearl Street 16 1 0 Franklin Street 5 0 0 Total 21 11 0 The Hearing was closed. The Board adjourned temporarily and re- convened in Room 16, Municipal Building at 9:00 P.M. Minutes of the previous meeting were accepted with amend- ment. Read letter from Mr. and Mrs. Anthony T. Brown of 13 Track Road concerning their inadequate septic system. The Board dis- cussed the matter and the Superintendent was instructed to re- quest the Health Department to investigate the situation and poll the area to determine the existing sanitary conditions. It was moved, seconded and voted to table the issue until Nov- ember 25th. Read letter from William H. Parker of 39 Ellis Avenue re- lative to the construction of a possible sewer line in Ellis Avenue. The Superintendent was directed to invite Mr. Parker to come to the meeting of November 25th and it was moved, seconded and voted to table the matter until that time. The Superintendent reported that the Health Agent sub- ' mitted a negative report as a result of his investigation on Blueberry Lane. A Petition from the residents of Blueberry Lane for a sewer main extension is on file and the matter will be reviewed at a future meeting during this calendar year. Mr. Price retired from the meeting. The Board reviewed the Engineering proposals for the Willow Street Interceptor Sewer Design. Following a lengthy discussion it was moved, seconded and voted to award the con- tract to Weston and Sampson, Inc. the low quote. Mr. Price returned to the meeting. The Board reviewed the Petition submitted by the residents of Eastway and discussed proposed sewer extension. It was moved, seconded and voted to approve the sewer construction on Eastway ' Franklin and Pearl Streets and assess betterments as estimated. Special items for the fiscal year 1976 were discussed and it was agreed that the Board should present an Article at Town Meeting for Leaf Collection. The Board signed the Pay Roll for the period ending November 10th and the Bill Roll dated November 15, 1974. Meeting adjourned at 11 : 15 P.M. Respectfully submitted, SaCt����".