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Reading, Mass. , Sept. 231 1932. '
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Public Works was called
to order at 7:30 P.M.
All Members and the Superintendent were present.
Minutes of previous meeting read and accepted.
Letter dated September 19, 1932, received from Metropolitan
District Commission, in further reference to the leakage of
ground water into the sewer system. The Chariman of the Board
answered this letter on September 22, 1932, informing themasto
our efforts in .correcting this situation.
Mr. Bogle of 41 Washington St. interviewed the Board and
requested the Board to erect a fence between his property and the
Ball Park. Superintendent to estimate cost and report at next ,
meeting. Superintendent also to write Board of Selectmen, asking
for police assistance in keeping people off this property during
evening football games.
Contract between the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the
Town of Reading signed, covering the resurfacing of Main Street
through Reading Square under Chapter 90.
Order for Sidewalk Assessment on Lots 043 & #43-A on
Elliott St. signed.
Matter of replacing 1 1/4" water main on Washington St. with
a 6" Min discussed. Superintendent was instructed to get prices
on materials and report at a later date.
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Sept. 23, 1932.
Request from Lleland Kingman for curbing on California
Road to be installed this year by the abutters and reimbursed
by the Town next year. Superintendent to write him that same
can not be installed this year.
Order for levy and collection of betterment assessments
on Longwood Road signed.
Ruling as to the time limit for taking possession of a
private way after the Town has accepted such way, received from
the Town Counsel. Ruling refers to Section 3 Chapter 79 as
amended. Placed on file.
Ruling received from the Town Counsel relative to the
' liability of the Town for an injury or damage sustained upon
a way laid out or established as prescribed by statute. Ruling
refers to Section 15 of Chapter 84 of the General Laws. Placed
on file.
Meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M.
A True Record:-
Attest:-
Robert E. Fowle
SECRETARY