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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1935-04-12 Board of Public Works Minutes Reading, Mass. , April 12, 1935 The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works opened at 7:30 P. M. Messrs. Putnam, Barnes, Crocker, Bancroft and Superintendent Birnie were present. A letter was received from the Finance Committee relative to the subject of water filtration. Mr. Arthur Michelini appeared to be interviewed by the Board for the position of superintendent. A hearing was held on the changing of the name of that section of County Road from Howard Street up to the sharp right hand turn from the present name of County Road to Howard St. Mr. MacIntosh appeared to be interviewed by the Board for the position of superintendent. Mr. Joseph Knight appeared to inquire into the method of renumbering Perkins Avenue. He had no objections. Mr. George T. Lewis appeared to show the Board a street sign and to make a request for orders . His prices are as follows: Single sign, less than 2 ft. $3.00 More than one, " " " " 2. 50 One 2 ft. long, price on request A letter was written to the Chairman of the Finance Committee, suggesting a meeting with that Board in connection with the construction of a filtration plant. i or -2- April 12, 1935 A petition was received from the residents of Causeway Road requesting that their road be accepted. The Board voted to hold a hearing two weeks from this meeting. A request for curbing was received from Muriel L. Richardson, 20 Virginia Rd. The Secretary was instructed to inform Mrs. Richardson of the customary proceedure in applying for a curb stone installation. Board voted to approve the Order of Taking on the re- location of Franklin Street. A request was received from Mrs. Laura Gordon relative to a water bill on the premises at 192 Main St. , which she deems excessive. Voted to render her a revised bill for 2300 ft. of water. Board voted to request the Board of Selectmen to give the Aeration and Filtration Plant No. 1 preference on the list of P. W. A. projects. Board adjourned at 11:30 P . M. Respectfully Submitted: A True Copy: Attest: Signed: A. Russell Barnes, Jr. Secretary