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Reading, Mass. , May 24, 1935•
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works opened
at 7:30 P. M.
Messrs. Putnam, Fowls, Barnes , Bancroft and Superintendent
Birnie were present.
The Board interviewed Mr. John F. Rand with regard to the
position of Superintendent.
A letter was received from Weston & Sampson with regard to
the plan for the filtration plant.
A petition was received from the Unitarian Community Church
asking for permission to close off a part of Summer Ave. The matter
was referred to the Board of Selectmen.
A letter of application was received from Mr. Maggi and
he was informed that the Board would see him next Friday night.
Board voted to grant a request from the Junior Unity Club
for permission to erect a sign on Haven St. subject to the approval
of the Building Inspector.
The Town Counsel appeared to consult with the Board in the
matter of water bill against the estate of Charles H. Powell.
Board voted to abate the bill in the amount of the delin-
quency charges and allow three months to pay the balance of $5. 50 on
the grounds that the town failed to give proper notification.
Mr. Ellenwood appeared to complain of a water bill on the
grounds that there was an increase in his water bill when the number
of families using water had decreased. Board voted to have the Super-
intendent make an investigation.
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Mr. Dagdigian appeared to ask for drainage relief on
his property at Main & Hopkins St. He was advised to get cooperation
from some of his neighbors in securing drainage rights.
The superintendent was authorized to make up preliminary
forms for the application to the P. W. A. for money on the filter
plant construction.
Board adjourned at 9:00 P. M.
Respectfully Submitted:
Signed:
A. Russell Barnes, Jr.
Secretary J