HomeMy WebLinkAbout1940-03-08 Board of Public Works Minutes Reading, Mass„ March 8, 1940
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works opened at
7:3o P.M.
Messrs. Davis, Putnam, Brophy, Lindsay, Williamson and
Superintendent Welch were present.
Recrods of previous meeting read and approved.
Board organized for 1940 as follows:
Motion made by Mr. Lindsay, seconded by Mr. Williamson that
Secretary cast onb ballot for chairman and secretary. Mr. Putnam cast
one ballot for Mr. Davisaschairman and Mr. Tutnam for secretary.
Mr. Davis elected Chairman thereby.
Mr. Putnam elected Secretary thereby.
Mr. Welch appointed superintendent for ensuing year.
Letter from Finance Committee informing Board of certain
recommendations they have made for certain departmental budget items. � .
The following persons appeared before Board in relation to
drainage conditions on Franklin St, near Dividence Road.
Frank Whitcomb
Ralph S. Rills
Joseph Bangs
Eva Rills
Lois M. Connor
John Muir, Jr.
Ruel L. Whitchurch
Board voted to proceed with hearings and make takings for
drainage
Voted to build temporary board walk to allow pedestrians to
pass safely.
Letter received from Town Counsel in relation to legal
aspect of claims for damages due to blasting operations during construction
of Pearl St, sewer.