HomeMy WebLinkAbout1948-07-26 Board of Public Works Minutes 86
Reading, Mass. , July 26, 1948
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works opened at '
7:30 P.M.
Messrs . Putnam, Lindsay, Donahue, Webb and Superintendent
Welch were present.
Records of previous meeting read and approved.
Mr. Fresco and Mr. Frasco, two brothers, conferred with Board
relative to the sloped bank in front of their house at 11 Chestnut
Street. They wish the bank excavated, a stone wall built and new
steps built.
Voted to refer the matter to the Town Counsel for legal
advice.
Received from State Dept. of Public Works two copies of
1948 Chapter 90 Maint. Contract. ,
Signed two copies of Chapter 90 Maint. Contract.
Following Granolithic Sidewalk applications received, approved
and placed on file:
Frank Hamilton 187 Bancroft Avenue
Isaiah Doucette 28 & 30 Village St.
Nicholas Dergay 142 Bancroft Avenue
Following Granite Curb application received, approved and
placed on file:
Isaiah Doucette 28 & 30 Village St.
Received request from a Mr. Marshall, 66 John Street, for
an extension of the sewer in John Street
Voted to prepare plan and hold hearing.
Received letter from U. S. Army Recruiting Service requesting
permission to place a recruiting sign in Reading Square at the inter-
section of Lowell Street and Main Street.
Voted to grant permission.
' Held conference with Charles L. Shea, Contractor and the low
bidder for the proposed sewer extension contract. Mr. Shea presented
a financial statement, a bond covering the proposed construction,
and other information.
A general discussion of the contract and work involved took
place.
It was moved, seconded, and voted to award the contract to
Mr. Shea and to sign the contract.
She contract was signed by the Board and by Mr. Shea.
Considered purchase of two bodies for the two new Ford trucks
recently purchased.
Voted to request prices from several representative companies.
Board adjourned at 9:35 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
(Signed) Alex Lindsay
Secretary