HomeMy WebLinkAbout1933-12-22 Board of Public Works Minutes Reading, Mass. , December 22, 1933
' The Regular Meeting of the Board of Public Works opened
at 7:30 P. M.
Messrs. Putnam, Hartshorn, Fairclough, Barnes and
Superintendent Birnie were present.
A letter was received from Kenneth C. Young, 368 Haverhill
St. relative to his water bill of $47.45, he will pay as soon as
possible. Secretary wrote acknowledging receipt of letter and asking
his cooperation.
A letter was received from Fred F. Smith saying that he
has not added to the stack of cordwood on Manning St. and will con-
tinue to take wood away.
A letter was received from Wendell Bancroft & Co. calling
attention to the fact that the nearest hydrant to their coal shed is
at the corner of Woburn and Washington St. and asked that a hydrant
be installed at the beginning of Washington St. at the entrance to
their yard. Secretary wrote in answer that matter would be kept under
advisement but could not be done now.
The Superintendent submitted an estimate of the cost of
construction of Waverly Road approximately 200 ft. between Ridge &
Hillside Roads. i.e. .364¢ per ft. frontage.
Board voted to submit appropriations as follows to the
Town Accountant as requested by him 10 days before January 1, 1934.
Voted to have Superintendent investigate conditions in
I South Main St. to see if water pipe can be laid on east side of
street in gutter.
-2- Dec. 22, 1933•
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Mr. Leon G. Bent
Town Accountant
Heading, Mass.
Dear Sir:-
Complying with Chapter 41, Section 59 of the General
Laws , the writer has been asked by the Board of Public Works to
respectively submit to you the estimated appropriations for the
various departments coming under the jurisdiction of the Board of
Public Works for the year 1934.
Office of the Board of Public Works $5, 500.00
Highway Department 30,000.00
Sideway Account 5,000.00
Maintenance of Storm Drains 2,000.00
1933 Drainage Construction 49000.00
Snow and Ice Account 39500.00
Park Department 3, 500.00
Care of Dumps 832.00
Water Department 60,000.00
Sewer Department 10, 500.00
House Connections 1,000.00
Main St. Chapter 90 79000.00
West St. " " ?
Lowell St. " " ?
Maintenance " " 1,000.00
Yours very truly
SUPERINTENDENT
-2- December 22, 1933•
Voted to give regular employees of Departments, except
the office employees, Saturday morning off for shopping.
Board adjourned at 9:15 P. M.
Respectfully Submitted:
A True Copy:
Attest:
Signed:
William T. Fairclough
Secretary