HomeMy WebLinkAbout1935-05-03 Board of Public Works Minutes Reading, Mass. , May 3, 1935.
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works opened
at 7:30 P . M.
Messrs. Putnam, Fowle, Barnes , Crooker, Bancroft and
Superintendent Birnie were present.
Mr. Ralph Smith, Mr. Arthur Hopkins, Miss Bessie McLane,
Mr. John R. Hall, Mrs. Hall, were present at the hearing on street
renumbering. No objections were raised.
Board voted to make a water pipe connection at the cor-
ner of Longview Road and Palmer Hill Ave. , which will eliminate
a dead end.
A petition was received from Joseph Wright and others,
all of Federal Street, requesting that the sidewalk on the North
side of Federal Street be repaired. Board voted to make the re-
pairs at a cost not exceeding $50.00.
Mr. Overton was interviewed by the Board for the position
of Superintendent.
An application was received for permanent sidewalk con-
struction from Mr. Dill and Mr. Gascoigne. However, Mr. Dill
wishes to perform the labor himself. The Board could not accept
the application under those conditions.
Board voted to reduce Mr. DeWolfe' s water bill by 25%,
inasmuch as there were 3/4's as many persons using the water as
formerly believed.
A statement of water liens was received from the Town
Counsel and was signed by the Board.
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Board voted to request the County Commissioner to J
survey the northern extremity of Pearl St. from the Cemetary north.
Mr. Poland and Mr. Bryant, the E. R. A. Administrator
and his assistant, were asked to consult with the Board concerning
the operation of recreation projects on Memorial Park.
Board adjourned at 11:00 P. M.
Respectfully Submitted:
A True Copy:
Attest:
Signed:
A. Russell Barnes, Jr. '
Secretary