HomeMy WebLinkAbout1935-05-17 Board of Public Works Minutes Reading, Mass. , May 17, 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.
Mrs. O'Malley of Middle St. appeared to complain of an
excess water bill and sewer bill. Board voted to make a 25%
reduction in the water bills at each residence and to make a re-
duction of 2/3 of this amount on the sewer bill for the corresponding
period.
A complaint was received from Mr. Oram of Franklin St.
against his water bill. Board voted to send a corrected bill equal
to bill for previous period.
A letter of appreciation was received from Major Baer at
the Transient Camp for the use of the Town equipment.
Mrs. Doucette of Van Norden Road appeared to complain of an
excess water bill, the result of a frozen meter. The matter was
taken under advisement.
Mr. Poland, Mr. Bryant and Mr. Beals appeared to discuss
the Washington St. Playground layout. Board voted to remake the
playground substantially as laid out by the Planning Department of
the E. R. A.
Mr. Evans of 40 Howard St. went on record as objecting to
the renumbering of Howard St.
No action was taken on the complaint of Mrs. Doucette.
May 17, 1935
The Board interviewed Mr. Truesdale for position of
Superintendent.
A petition was received from Mr. Dearborn, et als, in
connection with the unsatisfactory drainage conditions on King St.
The matter was taken under consideration.
Mr. Killam was requested to see what could be done about
receiving $1,000 from the special fund for the purpose of finishing
the Washington St. Playground project. The request was granted.
Board adjourned at 12:00 M.
Respectfully Submitted:
A True Copy:
Attest:
Signed:
A. Russell Barnes , Jr.
Secretary