HomeMy WebLinkAbout1935-01-04 Board of Public Works Minutes Reading, Mass. , January 4, 1935
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works opened
at 7:30 P. M.
The Superintendent presented a report of the Water Depart-
ment receipts for the year 1934.
Letter of approval was received from the Department of
Public Works, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, of the work done by the
Town under contract No. 4555.
A letter was received from Mr. Davis concerning the water
bill of Arthur Lloyd, 52 Bancroft Ave. and a copy of the letter from
the last named to the Town Counsel was enclosed.
A letter was received from the Board of Health stating
that they would be glad to confer with this Board on Friday evening,
January 11, 1935-
A letter was received from the Emergency Relief Adminis-
tration concerning the alteration of Franklin St. Board voted to use
a steam shovel on the terms stated in the letter.
Board voted to approve lighting pole installation on South
Main St. from Railroad to Stoneham line as suggested by Municipal
Light Department.
A hearing was opened on the water installation on County Rd.
Mrs. Mollie Sweetser, Mrs . Steele, Mr. DeLong, Mr. Steele, Mr. White
and Mr. Muse were present.
It was agreed that construction would start on Monday,
January 14, providing that five applications had been received.
-2- January 4, 1935.
The Town Counsel appeared relative to Mr. Cornel's
settlement of land damage in the amount of $20.00. Mr. Davis
agreed to make up a legal form which this Board will send to Mr.
Cornel.
The Town Counsel rules that the 4% guarantee may be dis-
continued on water rates after the normal consumption equals the
guarantee.
The Chairman presented a plea on the part of Mr. George
Horrocks for extension of time on his water bill. No action was
taken and the lien will be placed on the 11th of January if no pay-
ment is received.
The Town Counsel appeared a second time and was questioned
regarding the cost of recording and removing a water lien. The cost
of removal is definitely $1.00 and the cost of recording the lien is
approximately . 50¢ provided that at least five names be recorded at
one time.
Board voted to call a hearing on the changing of the name of
Pearl St. , the upper section only. Hearing to be held on the 18th of
January at 8:00 P. M. The name of Batchelder Rd. will be suggested.
Board voted to write to the Finance Committee for their de-
cision on our request for an increase in the hydrant rentals .
Voted to buy two basked balls for E. R. A. purposes.
Adjourned 11:04 P. M.
Respectfully Submitted:
A• True Copy:
Attest:
Signed:
A. Russell Barnes, Jr.
Secretary