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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1926-07-16 Board of Public Works Minutes MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS July 16, 1926. Present: Mr. Owen, Mr. Booth, and the Superintendent. Mr. Marden, of the Boston & Maine R. R. conferred with the Board in relation to the electric gates which they intend to install at the Main St. crossing. Mr. Beaudry, of the Malden & Melrose Gas Co. explained to the Board that it was his company' intention to extend the gas main through Mineral St. to Prospect St. , if permission was granted. Per- mission was granted, also an extension on Summer Ave. near the junc- tion of Oak St. , the former being a distance of 260 feet and the latter 95 feet. A permit for service was also O.K'd to #82 Lowell St. Mr. Webb interviewed the Board in relation to the stone-wall ' along Haven St. (Dr. Willis 's old property. ) Although Mr. McDonough wrote to the Board asking for time extension of his job on Prescott St. , he also came personally and explained his reasons. The Board extended his time for completion to August 14. The Supt. was instructed to measure up the roadway of the new cemetery so that he might turn in a figure to the Board of the cost of its construction. The Supt. was instructed to check up with M. F. Charles and also at the Registry of Deeds in Cambridge, the plan signed by the Board of Survey in 1924 which was submitted by D. F. Perkins on Lowell St The Supt—submitted for the Board 's approval a letter to D. F. Perkins in relation to his paying in advance the service pipe const. job which he has just applied for. A letter from Charles P. Stockwell (land developer) under date of July 14, was given attention by the Board, pertaining to water service on Longwood Rd. Also a letter from Mr. Walker of Hopkins St. , pertaining ' to the road surface and bushing out of the street. The location plans for the Edison Conduit were considered by the Board in preparation to the hearing as to its location to be held on July 30. The Supt. was instructed to write the Edison Co. , stating that their plans do not show a definite location and request that same be marked upon their plans submitted to the Board of Select- men and the Board of Public Works. Meeting adjourned 10 P.M. M. C. Hicgins SECRETARY.