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April ll, 1924
Members present: Geo. H. Clough, Joseph Vd. Booth,
John 'A. Owen, Frank Carter, Miles C. Higgins, and the Superin-
tendent.
The Malden & Melrose Gas Light Co, were given a per-
mit to open School St. from Dudley St. one hundred fifty-five
feet south to extend gas main to #4 School St.
A communication was received from the County Commis-
sioners asking if we intended to repair Forest St. They were
informed that the road would be put in shape at the earliest
possible moment.
Mr. W. H. Marland of The Reading Rubber Mfg. Co. came
before the Board in regard to the metering of water used at his
�r plant. After a lengthy discussion it was agreed that if
Mr. Marland would give his personal guaranty that all water now
being used by The Reading Rubber Mfg. Co. is now metered and
that no additional lines would be tapped into the main without
being metered, no further action would be taken in regard to
metering the main line. This matter was to receive further
consideration by Mr. Marland and he will communicate with the
Board promptly.
Permission that was given the Reading Baseball Asso-
ciation to collect admission to games played by them on the
Town Field was intended to include the building of a fence if
they so desired.
The Reading Garage on N. Main St. ,just out of Reading
Square were refused permission to hang an advertising sign over
the sidewalk.
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The Unitarian Church has asked to have the corner of
Woburn St. and Summer Ave. improved by making a rounded corner.
The Church will deed to the Town the necessary land. This
work is to be done at their expense and will be attended to this
season if time permits.
Three residents on Forest St. petitioned for water
entrances. I£ granted this will mean the laying of a larger
main on Forest St. as the present one will be inadequate.
Mr. Collins was instructed to write Mr. Haskell of
Lynn regarding the Town's liability in regard to damages incur-
red to his machine on Salem St.
The Boston & Maine R. R. has notified the Town that
they will not be held liable for the expense of maintaining
their tracks across Main St. due to the excavation under them.
The excavation is necessary because of the sewer construction.
This matter was referred to the Town Counselor.
Voted to adjourn.
Respectfully submitted,
Sec. , BoardZ471,ublic Works.