HomeMy WebLinkAbout1934-05-25 Board of Public Works Minutes 1 Reading, Mass. , May 25, 1934.
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works opened
at 7:30 P. M.
Messrs. Putnam, Crooker, and Barnes were present. Super-
intendent Birnie was also present.
Following the opening of the meeting the Board went out-
side and looked at two trucks, a 2-Ton Dodge and a Sterling De Luxe.
The second hearing under the Board of Public Works on the
layout of Chapin Avenue was held at 8:30 P. M. Mr. William Webb.
was the only person present. The Chairman suggested that the plans
show more of the original notes as made by the surveyors, which would
be helpful to the town engineers or any others. Mr. Webb wanted some
' stakes set on his property showing the line of the new lay out. The
Superintendent was instructed to do so and the approval of the layout
was laid on the table until the following Friday.
Mr. Andrew Christensen came before the Board in regard to
the water used by the Reading Greenhouses. He is not satisfied with
the water rates as they now stand, and wants to pay fifteen cents a
thousand gallons with a guaranty of $400.00 a year. His bills now
run over $500.00 a year.
Mr. Glaesser came before the Board relative to his water
bill of $6.80. He has no work and no money. He agreed to clean up
his old bill of $2.40 as soon as possible.
Mr. Arthur Sias appeared relative to the purchasing of
' gasoline jointly by the Board of Public Works and the Municipal
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Light Department. The problem is - will the seller split the billing,
split the credits and split the deliveries under one contract?
Mr. Philip O'Brien of the Texas Co. was called in but he was unable
to answer the question.
Mr. Fowle appeared at 9:15.
The Minutes of the previous meeting were read and cor-
rected at 10:30 P. M.
It was voted to buy the year's supply of gasoline from
the Texas oil Co. through the local dealers , Phil and Jack O'Brien,
providing that the conditions of split billing and split delivery
and split credits be met satisfactorily.
A letter was received from the Boston Stove Foundry Co.
asking for filling. The request was not granted because it has
not been the practice of the Board to do any work on private property.
A letter was received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Department of Public Works , advising the Board of the date of open-
ing bids on the reconstruction of Main St. and inviting the Board
to attend the meeting.
An application for sidewalk construction at the premises
of Miss Marion W. Pratt at 208 Summer Ave. was received, and a
letter was written to Miss Pratt advising her that work would
probably begin within thirty days.
A report on cement block making was received from the
Superintendent. The Board voted to continue the construction of
the blocks at 6-j¢ a. piece.
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' The Superintendent made a report on the honeing of Woburn
St. showing that the street had been very much improved at a low
cost.
The Superintendent presented a report on the maintenance
of some of the town's roads. It was recommended that the Board
come to the meeting at 7:15 and then go out with the Superintendent
to look over the road surfaces. Next week Friday the Boardwill
begin a systematic check up of all street surfaces.
The matter of hydrant installations on Main St. was con-
sidered. It was decided that two hydrants be installed, one at the
intersection of Main and Ash Sts. and the other in front of the
' Socony Gas Station on the corner of Washington and Main Streets.
The hydrants are to be taken off, one from the 8" pipe
and the other from the 12".
A letter was received from Mr. George F. A. McDougall
asking for consideration of the dangerous corner at the intersection
of Haven and Village Streets. The Superintendent was instructed to
investigate the situation and report next Friday.
Mr. Christensen's proposition on his water consumption was
reconsidered and then it was decided to postpone the settlement
until a later date.
Trucks were discussed and then placed on the table until
next week.
It was suggested that stone dust be placed around the
horse shoe courts.
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A complaint was received from Mr. Stalliday, via the
chairman about the proposed 4th of July bonfire. Nothing was done
about it.
The Board adjourned at 12:15 A.M.
Respectfully Submitted:
A True Copy:
Attest:
(Signed) A. Russell Barnes,Jr.
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