HomeMy WebLinkAbout1952-07-07 Board of Public Works Minutes Reading, Mass. July 7,1952
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works opened
at 7:00 P.M.
Chairman Hopkins, Messrs. Kilgore, Walker and Superintendent
Welch were present.
Received letter from Personnel Board approving list of
increases submitted on July 1, 1952. List included 28 employees mostly
in the labor group.
Received petition from several abutters on Mineral Street
requesting that the sewer be extended in Mineral Street between
Hancock Street and Summer Avenue.
Placed on file pending preparation of plan, holding of
hearing and availability of funds.
jReceived application from American Legion requesting
permission to hold a block dance on Lowell Street between Woburn
Street and ruin Street on July 22, 1952.
Permission granted.
Received petition from several abuttors on Wood End Lane
and Cape Cod Avenue requesting that better drainage facilities be
installed in this area.
Placed on file pending investigation and availability of
funds.
Voted following pole locations:
Lowell Street - North Side - Pole $3/39-Moved 15
feet westerly.
Received letter from Pittsburgh Des Moines Co., stating
that because be of the steel strike the would not be able to start
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construction on the Elevated Water Tank as planned.
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Temporarily adjourned at 7:30 P.M. to meet as Boerd of Survey.
Reconvened at 7:45 P.M.
Received letter from Edward Lonergan, 33 Evergreen Road,
requesting permission to connect a cellar drain from his house to the
public storm drain in Evergreen Road.
Permission granted subject to the usual provisions.
Held conference with the following persons all of whom are
abuttors on Evergreen Road:
J. H. Greene Dan Harrington
H. E. Crocker H. T. Libby
Herbert Walsh D. W. Franees
John Cosenza H. C. Miller
As near as could be determined the group. had two objectives:
1. To lower the approved grade and,
2. To eliminate any possible item,
' good or bad, which would decrease
the ultimate cost.
No action taken pending preparation of figures by Superintendent.
Voted to hold next meeting of Board on Monday, July 21,1952.
Board adjourned 10:15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
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Secretar