HomeMy WebLinkAbout1953-05-25 Board of Public Works Minutes May 25, 1953
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works opened at
7:00 P.M.
Chairman Walker, Messrs. Donahue, Johnson and Superintendent
Welch were present,
Following Granite Curb Applications received, approved and
placed on file:
Leo Ward - 15 Kingston St, /
Polly Chase - 18 Fairview Ave.
Following Gra.nolithic Sidewalk Application received, approved
and placed on file: /
Leo Ward - 15 Kingston St,
Received petition from three abuttors requesting that Knollwood
Road be accepted as a public way.
Placed on file pending preparation of plan and holding of
hearing.
Received petition from several persons requesting sewer be
extended in Charles Street and Pearl Street.
Placed on file pending availability of funds.
Considered letter written by Superintendent to School Committee
relative to High School Contractor dumping fill in roadway in front of
High School,
Received letter from Ernest Watson relative to salary class-
ification of Foreman.
Laid on table.
Held interview with Anthony Pagano who has applied for the
position of Civil Engineer. Board asked Mr. Pagano many questions
relative to his education and experience.
Voted to authorize Superintendent to engage Mr'. Pagano for
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the position of Civil Engineer.
Hearing at 7:45 P.M. on following pole locations:
Charles St.- Sotheasterly Side -opposite Evergreen Rd.-13/39A
Haverhill St.-Wast Side-578' South of North Reading Llne-40/53
Following persons present:
William Whalen - Representing N. E . T & T. Co.
Voted pole locations as described above.
Held interview with John Wiseman who has applied for the
position of Senior Draftsman.
Board asked Mr. Wiseman many questions relative to his education
and experience.
Voted to authorize Superintendent to engage Mr. Wiseman for the
position of Senior Draftsman.
Three women (Mrs. McCarthy, Mrs.Radcliffe and Mrs. McKown)
conferred with Board relative to excavated cellar hole on Summer Avenue
near Brook Street. Board explained they have no authority in the matter
but would request owner to correct the situation.
Considered list of bids for equipment.
Laid on table.
Received letter f rom Little League thanking Board for their
assistance in building Little League Field.
Board adjourned at 9 :5U P.M.
Respectfully submitted;
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