HomeMy WebLinkAbout1933-12-15 Board of Public Works Minutes Reading, Mass. , December 15, 1933.
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works opened
at 9:30 P. M.
Messrs. Putnam, Hartshorn, Fowls, Fairclough, Barnes and
Superintendent Birnie were present.
The Records of the previous meeting were read and approved.
The Superintendent reported on the water bill of Fred F.
Smith property occupied by Frederick Donahue, Sunnyside Ave. , and
property occupied by George A. C. Knight, Virginia Road, Cor. of
Pennsylvania Ave. Mr. Donahue told the man who went to shut off the
water that there was sickness in the house, and that he had paid Mr.
Smith $9.00 on the water bill. Mr. Smith is responsible for minimum
of $3.00, leaving Mr. Donahue owing $4.90. Voted to notify Board of
Health. Secretary so wrote. Mr. Knight paid this Department $19.00
on his bill of $33.65, leaving a balance of $16.65 due. Voted to
give him further time. He said he would pay balance when he could.
A letter was received from J. 0. Dailey relative to his
water bill at 53 Bay State Road, Reading. Voted to postpone action.
A letter was received from Amos M. McLean, 30 Pratt St.
relative to the condition of Vista Ave. Voted to have Secretary
write in answer and inform him that Board will estimate the cost of
improvement under the Betterment Act if he so petitions.
A letter was received from Winthrop D. Parker in behalf
of his father asking that a new proper wire fence be erected in the
rear of their property adjoining Memorial Park at the corner of No.
Main and Charles Streets. Board voted to estimate cost (and include
cost in the 1934 Budget and so inform Mr. Parker.
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A letter was received. from the County Commissioners
relative to C. W. A. projects but the matter is closed.
The Superintendent reported that Logan Dickie offered to
lease his skating pond area for $1.00 if Board would improve same.
The Superintendent reported on the drain at Oak St.
Mr. Putnam reported that Mr. Cahoon said that Superinten-
dent was cleaning the wrong ditch. Superintendent and Chairman are
to view conditions Saturday P. M. Dec. 16.
Voted to buy one new Baker Snow Plow costing $275.00 with
hydraulic lift complete delivered and set up.
The Town Counsel advised Board that we may not lease
property without a vote of the Town but that we might assist to some ,
extent in Mr. Dickie's proposal: He advised us also that we may pay
cost of survey of Ellis Ave. extension out ofHighwayappropriation
and include the cost in the estimate given to the Town Meeting.
The Secretary wrote to Fred L. Douglass, 125 Hopkins St. advising
him of our receipt of his petition and that Superintendent has re-
moved the rough material from the road. The condition of the road
cannot be improved at this time.
The Secretary wrote to Fred F. Smith advising him that
Board is of the opinion that he has added to the stack of cord wood
on Manning St. instead of reducing it, and asked that he remove it
as soon as convenient.
The Board gave further consideration to appropriations '
for 1934•
The Board also reviewed Street numbering plans.
Meeting adjourned at 10:23 P. M.
Respectfully Submitted:
A True Copy: Attest: Signed: William T. Fairclough, Secy. .