HomeMy WebLinkAbout1935-07-12 Board of Public Works Minutes Reading, Mass. , July 12, 1935
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works opened
at 7:30 P. M.
Messrs. Putnam, Fowls, Barnes, Crocker, Bancroft and
Superintendent Welch were present.
Board voted to submit the complaint of Mr. Steinhour
concerning his highway assessment of $57.62 to the Superintendent
for investigation and report.
Complaint was received from Mr. Dlllaway of Perkins Ave.
concerning his water bill. No action was taken.
Complaint was received from Harry Johnson of Dudley St.
concerning an excess water bill. Bill was reduced to $8.00 at
the recommendation of the Superintendent, because of fewer persons
using the water than during the period when the average bill was
computed.
Mr. Kenneth Sawyer complained of his water bill on the
grounds that extra water was run to clear away the rust. Matter
was referred to the Superintendent.
Mr. Sampson appeared to confer with the Board. It was
agreed that the specifications as correctbd were satisfactory and
further action will be upheld until July 26.
With regard to the reconstruction of the Boston & Maine R.R.
bridge in Lowell St. , the Board authorized the Superintendent to
confer with the Police Department in outlying a traffic detour.
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Board authorized the Superintendent to confer with the
Light Department with regard to the installation of an auxiliary
power supply to the water pumping station.
Board voted approval of the relocation of light poles
at intersection of Washington and Main St. , also certain poles
on Grove St. , also 37 poles on Franklin St.
Board voted approval of six W. P. A. projects as follows:
Franklin St. , Colburn Rd. , Blacksmith, Recreation, Washington St.
Playground, Birch Meadow Playground.
Board voted to place a "no dumping of garbage" sign on
the Town Dump.
Board adjourned at
Respectfully submitted:
Signed:
A. Russell Barnes , Jr.
Secretary