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Reading, Mass. , June 26, 1931.
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Public Works was
called to order at 7:30 P.M.
Messrs . Hartshorn, Fowls, Putnam, Fairclough and the
Superintendent were present.
Mr. Fairclough acted as Secretary pro tem.
A Contract in duplicate was received from State Department
of Public Works for extension of work of reconstruction Salem
Street, which was signed in duplicate and returned to said
Department, one copy of which will be returned to this Board later.
A Petition in usual form for a granolithic sidewalk, in front
of No. 17 Mineral St. , property of Harvey A. Bancroft et al.
received, which will be acknowledged and placed on file.
A letter was received from the Seesaw Swing Co. , Saugus,
quoting prices of $115.00 for a three swing outfit complete
delivered, and $175.00for a six swing outfit, including pipe
stands , fittings, roller bearings , etc. This letter is to be
placed on file and purchased later if funds are available.
A form of permit for use of sidewalk and an Indemnity
Agreement was received from the Town Counsel to be used when
a petition is received.
A Hearing was held at 8 P .M. on a petition for a sewer
on Dudldy and High Streets and the following appeared:-
Mr. Chapin, Mr. John Green, Mr. Anthony by letter, Bertha P.
Ainsworth by letter, and Mr. Hunt unfavorable; Mr. Harry Johnson,
Mr, Pearl Burgess, Dr. Connelly and Mr. Merritt, favorable.
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June 26, 1931. Cont.
LMr. Kelch appeared requesting a permit to put a 4" drain
from the cellar of Herbert S. Richardson, 11 Fairview Ave. ,
into the catch basin in front of his property. A release from
damage should be signed by owner.
Board to request Mr. Donegan, Tree Warden, to remove three
trees from the easterly side of High Street, from Woodward Ave.
to Vine St.
A Hearing to be held July 10, 1931, at 8 P.M. on the
extension of Hancock St. , the abuttors having been notified by
letter.
A complaint has been received regarding water on Weston
Road from Mr. Weston. Superintendent to estimate cost and
consult with Mr. Weston. -
A complaint has been received regarding discharging water
from Grove St. onto the property of Walter G. Sargent, 151 Grove
St. opposite Spruce Road.
Mr. Hogan willing to give land, Mrs. Wiberg willing to
sell land for rounding corners at Summer Ave. , Willow and West
Streets. Voted to take Mr. Hogan's land, 650 Sq. Ft. , to round
corner of Summer Avenue and Willow St with an award of $1.00.
Adjourned at 9:40 P.M.
A True Redord:-
Attest:- William T. Fairclough
SECRETA-HY
CPRO TEM.
C O P Y
S :E E A W S W l. N G C 0.
Saugus, Mass.
June 20, 1931.
Playground Commission,
Reading, Massachusetts.
Gentlemen:-
We feel that we owe you an apology, as examination of
our files discloses the fact that the letter supposed to have
been sent you was overlooked. We are very sorry about this
mistake.
In case you may be interested, we would like to quote you
three-swing outfit complete, at $115.00 - delivered. Six-swing
ourfit, $175.00. This includes pipe-stands, fittings, roller-
bearings, etc.
We appreciate the fine reception accorded our representative,
as well as the interest that you took in our SEESAW SWING, and
hope for an order from you sometime in the future.
Very truly yours,
(Sd. ) Herbert S. Rice
SEESAW SWING COMPANY