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Reading, Mass. , March 20, -1931
' The Regular Meeting of the Board of Public Works was called
to order at 7:30 P.M.
Messrs. Hartshorn, Merrill, Fairclough and Fowls and
Mr. W. J. Lumbert were present. Mr. Putnam was absent.
Previous records read and accepted.
Mr. Fred Smith presented plan, description and releases
for Smith Avenuey off Eaton St. , requesting lay-out be approved
by Board of Survey.
Messrs. E. C. Dahlquist and C. A. Benner presented a plan
and description, but not the releases for a portion of Libby
Avenue, requesting lay-out be approved by the Board of Survey.
Mr. Sias, Corner of Salem & John Sts . , interviewed Board
' regarding cost of granolithic sidewalk.
Petition received for a granolithic sidewalk on Mineral
St. from Vine to High Sts . Voted to install.
A Letter was received from T. P. Lennox, regarding
installation of a six inch pipe on Prescott St.
Mr. Maybury of Libby Ave. requested additional information
relative to including cost of survey, with other costs . Matter
was referred to Town Counsel.
It was agreed that the Town Counsel be instructed to make
necessary preparation for the purchase of the properties as
shown on plan of the new water project, as s-on as possible.
Kingman & Richardson options of the various properties cover
' 42.312 acres and to cost about $1,100.00, That the immediate
purchase of lots , shown on plan as #18, 20 and 22 be laid on
the table.
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March 20, 1931 Cont.
As the result of the motion to appoint a Superintendent '
for the coming year, as outlined in the by-laws of the Board ,
the following were nominated:- Messrs, Birnie, Lumbert and
Davis . Mr. Birnie was appointed , receiving three of the four
votes cast. He was notified to attend the meeting and upon his
arrival was informed as to his appointment, which he accepted.
Two weeks Vacation with pay to Mr. 11. J. Lumbert.
The possible removal of several curves on Gr,ve St. ,
especially the two near the entrance of the Golf Club, was
discussed.
Decided that the Board convene at 3 P .M. Saturday to
inspect conditions.
Superintendent instructed to communicate with the Buffalo '
and Austin Gas Roller Concerns relative to the inspection of our
present roller, and advising Board what they have to offer.
Also to obtain price, etc. , for a gas loader, to replace the
present machine. To procure prices from Chevrolet and Ford
Dealers for a new truck for the '.dater Dept. , trading in 1926
Chevrolet truck. To communicate with Weston & Sampson relative
to their recommendations as to the 12" 'pipe needed to complete
water project and re,uest their attendance at next Board Meeting.
Board adjourned at 9 P.N.
A True Record:-
Attest:- Frank M. Merrill ,
SECaETARY