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Reading, Mass. , August 13, 1945
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works opened at
7:30 P.M.
Messrs. Davis, Lindsay, Putnam, Brophy, Teer, and Superin-
tendent Welch were present.
Records of previous meeting read and approved.
Voted leave of absence to Miss Doris Kimball for a period
of six months beginning September 8, 1945.
Voted to close the Department for one day when surrender
of Japan is officially announced. However, if the President proclaims
a two-day national holiday, the Department will close accordingly.
Voted to close entire Department Wednesday, August 15,
1945, Trader's Day.
' Following Granolithic Sidewalk applications received, approved
and placed on file:
Sartelle Prentice 166 Prescott Street
Voted to request County Commrs . and State Department of
Public Works to increase 1946 Chapter 90 Maint. allotments to
$2,500.00 each and to spend all 1946 Chapter 90 Maint. putting a
black top on Main Street from Washington Street to Haven Street.
Hearing held at 8:00 P.M. on proposed sewer extension in
Gould Street from Haven St. to a point opposite #18 Gould Street.
Following persons present:
Winifred Spurr - representing Lester Riley - In favor
John Spurr - representing Lester Riley - In favor
Voted to extend sewer as per plan.
Voted to assess sewer frontage assessment on property of
Leslie A. Friend at al on Gould Street as follows:
100 feet @ 350 per foot
149 feet @ 700 per foot
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Messrs. Ryland, Benton, and Morrow, employees of the Depart-
ment, conferred with the Board, relative to basis of pay for over-
time and equalization of salaries. They presented a written petition
unsigned, which is attached hereto and herewith becomes a part of
these records.
Voted to submit request and accompanying data to Finance
Committee.
Voted to meet again with employees ' representatives on
Monday evening, September 24, 1945.
Voted to request the Public Works Sub-Committee of the
Finance Committee to meet with this Board on Monday evening, September
10, 1945.
Signed 1946 list of GranoXithic Sidewalk assessments.
Board adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
(Signed) Alex Lindsay
Secretary
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