HomeMy WebLinkAbout1933-11-21 Board of Public Works Minutes Reading, Mass. , November 21, 1933. Meeting with the Selectmen, Chairman of Welfare Board and ' others in connection with the projects under the Civil Works Program. Of the Board of Public Works., Messrs. Putnam, Hartshorn, Fowle and Barnes were present. The Chairman of the Selectmen pre- sided. Mr. Putnam as Chairman of the Board of Public Works was asked to recommend projects sufficient to employ 80 men until such time as the other town departments could present their projects. Mr. Putnam recommended four projects: (1) The Repairing of the Sewer Line from John St. to the railroad, (2) Widening of Forest St. and building gravel sidewalk, (3) Laying foundation for 3Tennis Courtsg 1 in Birch Meadow, 2 in Washington St. ball field, (4) making a survey of the street numbering system preparatory to renumbering. All ' four were voted upon by those present and approved. Immediately following the general meeting, the Board of Public Works held a separate meeting to prepare the applications to the Federal Government agents for the four projects. The applications were completed and turned over to the Selectmen. Board adjourned at 11:30 P. M. Signed: A. Russell Barnes Secretary Pro Tem.