HomeMy WebLinkAbout1934-02-02 Board of Public Works Minutes Reading, Mass. , Feb. 2, 1934. .
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Public Works opened
at 7.30 P. M.
Messrs . Putnam, Hartshorn, Fairclough, Barnes and Super-
intendent Birnie were present.
The Records of the previous meeting were read and approved.
Mr. Iverson of Grove Street appeared relative to his gravel
pit, poles lights, etc. on Grove St.
A letter from the State Dept. of Public Works informed the
Board that the Haverhill St. Contract No. 4108, dated September 12,
1933 was approved.
A letter from S. P. Painting, 8 Fairview Ave. asked that a
curb be installed at the catch basin in front of his house.
Superintendent informs Board that he has curb and will set same.
So voted.
Voted and signed plan showing abandonment of underground
conduit in Westerly side of Haverhill St. at end of Franklin St. as
requested by New England Telephone and Telegraph Co.
Representative Mrs. Sweetser appeared and spoke about the
hearing at the State House on Wednesday, January 31, 1934 on the
petition of the residents of Libby Ave., for abatement of their Better-
ment Assessments. She said that the Chairman of the Committee ad-
vised petitioners to seek relief through the Town Meeting.
The Superintendent made a report on the method of collection
of the cost of water service installation.
A petition for the removal of nine guy stubs in Haverhill St.
was granted and signed by the Chairman.
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A notice that the State had set down a total appropri-
ation of $15,000 for the improvement of West St. was received from
the County Commissioners , but as no provision was made for this
in the Board's Budget this year the matter was laid on the table.
A letter, dated January 10, 1934, from Charles J. Gorman
146 Bromfield St. , Wollaston, asking for an abatement of his water
bill for property at 59 Green St. Superintendent says that owner's
plumber reports leaks in toilets and as excess shows in water meter
the leaks must be on house side of meter and that no abatement can
be made. Secretary wrote so advising him.
Board considered revised Budget for Park Department. ,
Board listened to its report, approved and signed it.
Board adjourned at 9:20 P. M.
Respectfully Submitted: -
A True Copy:
Attest:
Signed:
William T. Fairclough
Secretary