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Reading, Mass. , February 1, 1935
' The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works opened
at 7:30 P. M.
Messrs. Putnam, Fairclough, Crocker, Fowle, Barnes and
Superintendent Birnie were present.
Mr. Rooney appeared to complain of his water. Voted
to reduce the bill by 10%.
Mr. L. G. Hawes appeared to make a change in his meter
connections to his premises on West St.
The contract for gasoline with the Texas Co. was approved
by the Municipal Light Board and was then approved by this Board.
Mr. Willard who lives on Pratt St. came to request that
his street be plowed out. He was told that it would be done Sat-
urday.
Mrs. Julia Noyes of Weston Road complained of sand in
the water entering her house. Board voted to reduce her water by
10%.
A letter was received from James td. McLaughlin express-
ing appreciation for efforts of Board of Public Works in clearing
snow. Voted to acknowledge letter and request permission to pub-
lish it in the Reading Chronicle.
The Sub-committee of the Finance Committee appeared at
$:30 to confer with this Board.
Q. Will your water supply at 100 Acre Meadow have
to be abandoned at an early date?
' A. No. The trouble is in the line.
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The Committee insists on placing all requests for
specific new equipment in special articles.
It was the opinion of those present that the Finance
Committee would back up a $29,000 highway appropriation and up
to $4, 500 for equipment.
The Finance Committee is in favor of more definitely
beneficial E. R. A. projects, such as pipe construction and side-
walk construction in which labor and materials will cost equally.
It was suggested that the cost of materials be met by bond issues
in the same way as the Federal Government.
A letter was received from Mr. Samuel Gottlieb concern-
ing the case of Walter Anderson on Main St. The Board voted to
refer the matter to the Town Counsel.
The articles in the Town Warrant regarding the improve-
ment and relocation of highways were checked over and made ready
for presentation.
A list of possible projects for construction with Federal
aid to supplant the E. R. A. this spring was made up including the
following: -
Reconstruction of Mineral St. Bridge
Relocation and reconstruction of certain streets listed
elsewhere.
Construction of granolithic sidewalk, Woburn St. up to
West St. and Main St. from the Square to the Railroad and other
streets listed elsewhere.
Drains listed elsewhere.
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February 1, 1935
Finish wells as fully outlined.
Finish water mains and replace all less than 6" lines.
Sewer lines listed elsewhere.
Construction of Public Works garage.
Swimming pool and building.
Ball field at Birch Meadow and other recreational facilities.
The Town report for the Board of Public Works was presented
by the Superintendent and was reviewed by the Board.
Board voted to incorporate as part of the regulations of
the water department the wording of the "Demand" notice printed since
the January 25 meeting.
Board adjourned at 11:00 P. M.
Respectfully Submitted:
Signed:
A. Russell Barnes , Jr.
Secretary