HomeMy WebLinkAbout1940-10-14 Board of Public Works Minutes 75
Reading, Mass. , October 14, 1940
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works opened at '
7:3a P.M.
Messrs. Putnam, Brophy, Lindsay, Williamson and Superin-
tendent Welch were present.
Mr. Putnam acted as Chairman.
Records of previous meeting read and approved.
Voted to close the Department Wednesday A.M. in honor of
Daniel O'Keefe, former caretaker of Town Dump who was critically
burned while working at the Town Dump on Saturday afternoon October 12,
1940, and who died Sunday October 13, 1940.
The following resolution was passed upon the death of Daniel
OtKeefe.
Whereas: The Board of Public Works has learned, ,
with profound sorrow, of the death of Daniel O'Keefe,
a trusted employee of the Department, the following
resolution was passed:
Resolved: - That the passing of Daniel O'Keefe,
for several years, a valued and trusted employee,
fills his former co-workers with profound sorrow
and a sense of personal loss. His unselfish de-
votion to duty is a shining mark for all to- follow+
Always faithful, loyal and courteous he was known
throughout the Town for his years of excellent and
valued service as caretaker of the Town Dump.
The pride he took in his work created results which
have many times been praised by various agencies.
The results of his faithful service will cause him
to be long remembered.
Be it Further Resolved: That the foregoing
resolution be spread upon the records, and a copy
thereof transmitted to the family of the deceased.
Voted to authorize Superintendent to engage a caretaker
for the Town Dump.
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Voted following pole locations:
Franklin St. - Present J. 0, Pole 27/33 to be moved 7 ft. Westerly
West St. - Present J.O. Pole 98/26 to be moved 41 ft. Southerly
West St. - Present J. 0. Pole 98/27 to be moved 4.1 ft. southerly
West St. - n a u n 98/28 ° n n 39 n It
Received letter from Cemetery Trustees requesting roadway
intersection island at Pearl St. & Porest Glen Road be graded,
losmed and seeded. Cemetery Department will assume future maintenance.
Board agreed to grade, loam and see the island in 1941.
Board adjourned 8:15 P. M.
Respectfully Submitted:
' (Signed) H.W.Putnam
Secretary