HomeMy WebLinkAbout1935-06-25 Board of Public Works Minutes Reading, Mass. , June 29, 1935
A special meeting of the Board of Public Works was held
on Tuesday evening, June 25, 1935 at 9:00 O'clock.
Messrs. Putnam, Fowle, Barnes , Crocker and Bancroft were
present.
After a lengthy discussion in regard to the matter of
appointing a new superintendent, Mr. Welch of Somerville was called
by 'phone and he later appeared at the meeting.
Mr. Putnam read that portion of the legislative act by
which the Board is empowered to elect and maintain a superintendent.
Mr. Welch was then given a full description of the position. He
was asked if he would accept the position if it were offered to him
' and his answer was "yes" .
The Board voted unanimously that Mr. Birnie's resignation
as Superintendent is to take effect on the 7th of July, and he is
then to become a supervisor in the department at a net salary under
the existing cut of $40.00 per week.
By unanimous vote of the Board, Mr. Welch was appointed
Superintendent to take effect on the 8th day of July, at a gross salary
of $3300 per year, subject to the existing cut.
Board adjourned at 1:20 A. M.
Respectfully Submitted:
Signed:
A. Russell Barnes , Jr.
Secretary
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