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Reading, Mass. , April 17, 1931,
The Regular .Meeting of the Board of Public Works was '
called to order at 7:30 P.M.
Messrs. Hartshorn, Putnam, Foyle, Merrill and the
Superintendent were present.
Minutes of April 10th and 15th meetings read and accepted.
Letter received from Frank M. Stevens , regarding height of
sidewalk grade, abutting his property, Superintendent to
investigate and report.
Mr. Jonathan T. Howard, of Van Norden Rd, was informed
the Board would fill any holes caused by the water service in-
stallation; that building road under the Betterment Act would
cost approximately $1.00 per rupning foot, and the subject of
abutters filling in road with gravel and sending bill to Town '
for payment, would be referred to .Town Counsel. Superintendent
to report same to Mr. Howard by letter.
Board signed order for Sidewalk Assessments on Wends Street.
Petition for granolithic sidewalks received from Priscilla
T. Davis, #6 Vine St. , and all the abutters on East side of
School Street, with the exceptions of Mr. Pratt and the School
property. Board to install if the funds are available.
Prices on Steel Bleachers received from J. L. Hammett Co. ,
and Wood and Steel from Mr. Leveroni of Ryan and Baker Co.
Board purchased two sets of 513 seats, 10 tiers high, approximately
72' long and 16 1/2' wide at $629. 50 per set, delivered in
Reading. ,
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April 17, 1931 Cont.
Purchased 2 D3 Unit Manufactured by Domestic Engine and
Pump Co. at $210.00 less 5%, delivered in Reading, of Fred Smith.
Superintendent has obtained blue prints from Captain Wood,
of Metropolitan Police on forms for cement benches. Forms to
be made and benches set up in various parks at once.
Adjourned at 9 P.M.
A True Record:-
Attest:- Frank M. Merrill
SECRETARY.
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R.A. FIFE CORPORATION
28-34 Waverly Avenue
Mamaroneck, N. Y.
April 16, 1931.
Mr. Alexander Birnie, Supt.
Board of Public Works ,
Municipal Bldg. ,
Reading, Mass .
Dear Sir:
We thank you very kindly for your letter of April 13,
advising that your Board will meet Friday evening, April 19,
at 9:45 P.M. , to go into the matter of bleacher seats .
This information has been passed along to our Massachusetts
representative, and we are sure that he will arrange to be on
hand at that time.
Very truly yours ,
R. A. FIFE CORPORATION
WG:S W. r .
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