HomeMy WebLinkAbout1924-06-27 Board of Public Works Minutes June 27, 1924
Members present: Geo. H. Clough, Joseph W. Booth,
John W. Owen, Frank Carter, Miles C. Higgins, and the Super-
intendent.
The Town Counselor advised, "The Board of Public
Works is under no legal necessity of taking any action in
the matter." This refers to a complaint received from
Mr. C. A. Holcomb of #6 John Street regarding an open drain
running through his property. This is a natural water course
and must be kept open. Mr. Holcomb was advised as to the
situation.
The Building Inspector reported that the "Barn" on
4 the Playground is unsafe. Some of the flooring sills and
posts must be replaced. E. A. Hurd submitted a price of
$425.00 for making the necessary repairs. Mr. Collins was
instructed to obtain other bids ani was given authority to
let the work out to the lowest bidder.
An invitation was received from the Directors of the
Playground to attend the opening of Memorial Earl: on July 1st.
An acknowledgement was returned.
The Superintendent reported that after considera-
tion, it seemed advisable because of the low rate to obtain
the gravel for the Village Street work from the gravel bank
in Winchester. The cost is as follows:
Gravel at Bank $.50 Per Fd.
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�r Quigley of Woburn
® $3.50 Per Hr. ) , Est. 11_26 "
Delivered $1.94 " ^
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The work of hauling this gravel is to begin on
June 30th.
John McDonough of Andover has been given the work
of reconstructing tar sidewalks on High Street between Green
and Washington Streets at $1.25 per square yard.
Respectfully submitted,
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Sec. , Board of Public Works.