HomeMy WebLinkAbout1949-09-12 Board of Public Works Minutes Reading, Mass. , September 12, 19+9
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works opened at
7:30 P .M.
Chairman Calvin, Messrs . Harrison, Putnam, Walker and Super-
intendent Welch were present.
Mr. Harrison acted as Secretary.
Records of previous meeting read and approved.
Received letter from Town Counsel stating that funds raised
by Bond Issue for Water Department cannot be used to pay Consulting
Engineers for making a survey of Water facilities .
Hearing at 8:00 P .M. on proposed drainage easement off
Haverhill St. through lands of Mr. Kenneth Hanson.
Following persons present:
Mr. Kenneth Hanson In favor
Mr. Anderson In favor
Mr. MacAdams In favor
Mr. Hanson agreed to give an easement and signed Release
from Damages in favor of the Town.
It was moved, seconded and voted to take an easement through
lands of Hanson as shown on plan (Refer to Plan No. A-10-120)
Signed Order of Taking for above mentioned easement.
Received letter from Whitman and Howard stating that they
will make a complete survey of the facilities of the Water Dept.
(Supply, Treatment, Distribution, Storage) for a sum not. to exceed
$3,000, providing that the Department agrees to mutually expend
a sum of $1, 500 for necessary materials .
It was moved, seconded and voted to retain Whitman and
Howard to make the survey above described.
It was moved, seconded and voted to remove some restrictions
on the use of water between the hours of 11:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M.
I-1,6.0
on an individual basis. In each case the individual shall personally
receive permission from the Office of the Board of Public Works. ,
-Held conference with the following persons relative to the
use of water for watering shrubs and lawns at the new Eaton
primary school.
Mr. Alexander Glover Member School Committee
Dr. Merle Wescott Member School Committee
Mr. Melvin Crosby Member School Committee
Mr. Gould Ruggles Member School Committee
Mr. Robert Turner Member School Committee
Mrs. Gladys Mitton Member School Committee
Mr. Arthur Lord Supt. of Schools
Mr. Starrett Representing Contractor
Mr. George Sidebottom Architect
After a lengthy discussion of the problem it was agreed to
allow the contractor to thoroughly water the shrubs and lawn twice
during the week of September 12, 1949 to September 19, 1949.
Voted to purchase new pen sets . for the members of the Board
with their names inscribed.
Received petition for the extension of sewers in parts of
Woburn Street, West Street, and Wescroft Road.
Placed on file.
Received petition for the extension of the sewer in Mineral
Street from Summer Avenue to Prospect Street.
.Placed on file.
Voted to abate the sum of $36.00 on the House Connection Bill
Of H. S. Richardson, 9 Fairview Avenue.
Following Granolithic Sidewalk applications received, approved,
and placed on file:
Mildred Gould 49 Chute Street
Following Granite Curb applications received, approved, and
placed on file:
M. S. Henderson 240 West Street
lg�l:
Voted following pole locations:
Cross St. - South Side - Pole No. 15/8 moved 15 feet
easterly.
Received anonymous letter requestinP the installation of
benches at Elm Park, so-called, at the intersection of Washington
Street, Main Street, and Ash Street.
Board adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
(Signed) Harry R. Walker
Acting Secretary