HomeMy WebLinkAbout1930-11-14 Board of Public Works Minutes -1-
November 14, 1930.
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Public Works was held at 7:30 P.M.
Messrs. Hartshorn, Putnam, Merrill, Fairclough and the
Superintendent were present.
Previous records read and approved.
Voted to authorise the Town Clerk to change the signature of
Clerk to that of Chairman on a petition for pole location at the
request of Mr. Sias.
The Superintendent estimated 21¢ per foot on Shackford Road,
722 feet without gravel. Total cost about $250.00 @ 300 per foot,
a hearing to be held, notice by letter to abuttors.
Henzie St. to be asked for acceptance before next Town Meeting.
Report on Bleachers:-
J. L. Hammett Co. , New England Distributor for Wayne Iron
Works. Kendall Square, Cambirdge, Mass.
Seating Capacity of 1000 spectators would require a stand
9 rows high and 167' long.
Type E- 9 rows x 167' long---------$ 1755.00 FOB Reading Mass.
Type C- 9 rows x 167' long---------$ 3510.00 " " it
Type B- 9 rows x 167' long---------$ 5025.00 "
Permanent Type Stand (anchored in concrete piers)
9 rows x 167' long-----------------$ 4425.00*
* This price includes delivery to the Athletic Field and complete
erection in place by a man sent direct from the factory. "
It R. A. Fife Corporation, 28 - 34 Waverly Ave. , Ma. Aroneck, N.Y.
Eastern Representative for the Circle A. Product Corporation.
Ouan. Description Price
1 Section Circle A Portable Wooden Bleachers , 5 Tier High,
Standard Type, woods painted green, all metal parts painted black:-
1 First Full Section
8 Added Full Sections
Complete. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$643.15
The above section of bleachers will accommodate approximately
495 persons and will require a space about 137' long and 8'3/8" deep.
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November 14, 1930 Cont.
21Ian— Description Price
1 Section Circle A Portable Wooden Bleachers, 8 Tier High, ,
Standard Type, woods painted green, all metal parts painted
black:
1 First Full Section
4 Added Full Sections
1 Added Two-Thirds Section
Complete. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$653.95
The above section of bleachers will accommodate approximately
499 persons and will requireva space about 88' long and 13' 1-1/4" deep.
1 Section Circle A Portable Wooden Bleachers, to Tier High, Standard
Type, woods painted green, all metal parts painted black:
1 First Full Section
3 Added Full Sections
1 Added Two-Thirds Section
Complete. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$675.25
The above section of bleachers will accommodate approximately
513 persons and will require a space about 71' long and 16' 5-3/16" deep. l�
1 Section Circle A Portable Steel Bleachers, 5 Tier High, woods
painted green, all metal parts painted black:
1 First Full Section
19 Added Full Sections
Complete. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$897.85
The above section of bleachers will accommodate approximately ,
500 persons and will require a space about 140' long and 8' 6-1/2"
deep.
1 Section Circle A Portable Steel Bleachers, 8 Tier High, woods
painted green, all metal parts painted black:
1 First Full Section
' 12 Added Full Sections
Complete. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$975.70
The above section of bleachers will accommodate approximately 520
persons and will require a space about 91' long and 13 " 11-3/4" deep.
1 Section Circle A Portable Steel Bleachers , 10 Tier High, woods
painted green, all metal parts painted black:
1 First Full Section
9 Added Full Sections
Complete. . . . o _ . . . . . . o . . . . .$953-80
The above section of bleachers will .accommodate approximately 500
persons and will require a space about 70' long and 17' 7-1/4" deep.
The above prices include freight charges prepaid to your nearest
freight station only and are subject to acceptance within thirty days.
Terms : Net, thirty days. It
Voted to make a wading pond at Memorial Park.
Clerk signed a permit for removal of 2 poles on Franklin Street
westerly from Main Street about 131.7 as per plan attached thereto.
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Nov. 14, 1930 Cont.
Mr. Petkewich of the Reading Custon Laundry appeared relative to
drainage waste water. Board was no jurisdiction.
Voted to fix private walks at new sidewalk on Dudley St.
Mr. Davis advised the Boar,t relative to relocating Bancroft Avenue
in front of his and Mr. Putnam's and Mr. Richard 's property.
Request for gravel sidewalk on Deering Street by Louise Chadbourne:
to be put in.
Request for a 6-inch pipe at westerly end of Prescott St.
Voted to plow Ball Park in sections so as to smooth ground.
Voted to see Mr. Ellenwood regarding northerly corner of
Middlesex Ave. & Lowell Street relocation.
Voted to have Mr. Donegan cut down trees on common that are dead.
Voted to purchase 1 or 2 snow plows from State Highway Department
at about $5.00 each.
It was voted to send a notice of the intention of the Board of
Public Works to lay out Longview Road, Weston Road, Hanscom Avenue,
Palmer Hill Avenue, Tower Road and Henzie Street, to abutters on these
streets, stating that a hearinP, would be held for purpose of
discussion and opinions at 8 P .M. Nov. 28, 1930. Friday.
Adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
A True Record:-
Attest:-
William T. Fairclough
SECRETARY