HomeMy WebLinkAbout1939-03-24 Board of Public Works Minutes 204 \
Reading, Mass., March 24, 1939
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works opened at
7 :30 P. M. '
Messrs. Davis, Putnam, Brophy, Lindsay and J. T. rutnam
were present.
Records of previous meeting readandapproved,
Mrs. Annie Menovitch, 1 High St., appeared, before Board to
complain regarding a storm drain thru her property, which she alleges
damages her back yard. Investigation to be made and reported back to
Board at neat meeting,
George T. Lewis requests permission to c onnect a catch basin
in his yard with new storm drain onWillowSt. Board authorized con-
nection after regular release from damages in secured, Mr. Lewis to do
all work in relation to the cornectldn himself, trench across sidewalk
not to be open overnight.
Mr, Lewis also requested filling from Lowell St. be placed
on locus of proposed extension of Cape Cod Avenue near Lowell St. It
was the opinion of the Board that no filling for such a purpose will
be available for some time,
Mr. Teener of 6chool Committee appeared before Board re-
garding the controversy over Pearl St, sewer grades. Action deferred
until Supt. Welch returns.
Three members of the Board were appointed to serve on the
Special Drainage Committee authorized at the Town Meeting March 29,
1939, the members being Messrs. Davis, rutnam, and Brophy.
Board notified that Dr. Connolly will represent 'finance
Committee on special committee. ,
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' Board notified that Mr, Philip White will represent Planning
Board on special committee.
Considered drainage problem and reports previously rendered
regarding same at great length.
Board adjourned at 10:00 P M.
Respectfully Submitted:
(6igned) H. W. rutnam
Secretary