HomeMy WebLinkAbout1941-03-07 Board of Public Works Minutes 111
Reading, Mass., March 7, 1941
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works opened
at 7:30 P.M.
Messrs, Davis, Brophy, Lindsay, Lothrop, Teer and Super-
intendent Welch were present.
Members proceeded to organize for ensuing year.
Mr. Davis reelected as Chairman.
Mr. Brophy elected Secretary.
Mr. Welch reappointed as Superintendent at same salary.
Voted to allow Mr. Lawton Holmes of 226 Pleasant Street to
connect his property with the common sewer in Pleasant Street. As
his mother' s house is now connected with his house it will be re-
quired that he give the Department ane asement on his land covering
the location of the drain connection.
Received letter from Carl Englund, 45 So. Main Street to the
effect that he will not be responsible for water bills of his tenant
at 42 So. Train St. Superintendent instructed to write Mr. Englund
to the effect that the water bills at the property at 42 So, slain
Street will be collected in the usual manner.
Voted to authorize Superintendent to appear at Legislative
hearing in regard to Stoneham-Reading By-Pass and register the Board
in favor of same.
Received letter from Anthony Ross & Son in regard to a
second hand Portable Generator which they wish to sell. Superintendent
to investigate.
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Voted pole locations as follows;
Pole for N.E.T. & T. Co. on Winthrop Ave. 100 ft.
southerly from Hartshorn St.
All poles on Pearl St. between Main St. & Franklin St.
changed from T. of R. to J. 0.
All poles on Lawrence Road and Hampshire Road changed from
T. of R. to J. 0.
All poles on Hillside Road changed from T. of R. to J.O.
Voted to ask bids on Gasoline and Oil requirements for 1941.
Board adjourned 9:15 P. M.
Respectfully Submitted:
(Signed) Edward A. Brophy
Secretary