HomeMy WebLinkAbout1932-08-05 Board of Public Works Minutes -1-
Reading, Mass. , .August 5, 1932.
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Public Works was called
to order at 9:30 P.M.
Messrs. Hartshorn, Merrill, Fairclough and the .Superintendent
were present.
Mr. Fairclough acted as Secretary Pro Tem.
Superintendent reported on well drilling,.progress.
Superintendent said Mr. Kendall, County Engineer, asked
what had been done about Haverhill Street. Superintendent to
see the three objectors and report.
Superintendent asked permission to paint all hydrants in
town. So voted, Superintendent to decide on color.
A letter was received from State Departmentcof Public Works;
A. W. Dean, Chief Engineer advising that bids for work on Square
will be opened t ..12 Noon on Tuesday, Aug, 9, 1932, Room 413
State House, Boston. Board is invited to be present if it so
desires.
A letter was received from the Reading Co-Operative Bank
requesting the acceptance of Park St. The Superintendent is
to see Mr. Johnson.
The Planning Board wrote suggesting that a study be made
of Memorial Park, similar to that made of Birch Meadow.
Superintendent to answer, saying that Board feels it a very
excellent idea and would be glad to receive any such plan, but
it absolutely has no money with which to do this work.
Hearing held on Tower Road at 8 P.M. No appearances.
Board voted to accept under Board of Survey.
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August 5, 1932 Cont.
Hearing held on Fair Road at 8:15 P.M. Mr. Alfred
H. Parsons and Mr. Harry C. Goodwin appezred favorably.
Board voted toaccept under Board of Survey.
A Petition received from Municipal Light Dept. requesting
sole ownership of 7 poles on High St. near Lowell St. and 1
pole on High St. N. W. of Middlesex Ave. as per plan filed.
Board voted permission.
Board adjourned at '8:48 P.M.
A True Record:-
Attest:-
William T. Fairclough
SECRETARY ,
PRO TEM.
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