HomeMy WebLinkAbout1951-09-04 Board of Public Works Minutes 153
Reading, Mass . , September 4, 1951
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works .opened at
7:00 P. M.
Chairman Hopkins, Messrs. Calvin, Harrison, Walker and Super-
intendent Welch were present.
Mr. Walker acted as Secretary.
Records of previous meeting read and approved.
Superintendent reported that Light Department will withdraw
petition for pole location at 91 South Street and submit a new peti-
tion for a different location.
Received" petition from several abuttors on Lewis Street and
County Road requesting that steps be taken to better the drainage
1 conditions in this area. Petition was accompanied by a letter from
the Suffolk Savings Bank.
Voted to make a survey of the area as soon as is possible.
Received letter from Finance Committee stating they will hold
a meeting on the evening of September 14, 1951, in preparation for
the Special Town Meeting of September 17, 1951.
Following Granolithic sidewalk applications received, approved
and placed on file:
Andrew Nestor - 27 Auburn Street
Thomas Farrell - 85 Green Street ✓
William Atwood 34 Wescroft Road
Following Granite Curbing application received, approved and
placed on file:
1Thomas Farrell - 85 Green Street
Received ✓
letter from Raymond Mann, 322 Summer Avenue request-
ing an abatement on his July, 1951, water bill because of leaks in
plumbing.
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Voted not to make any abatement.
Superintendent reported that New England Telephone and
Telegraph Company has completed arrangements to install an outdoor
telephone booth on the lawn of the Reading Inn.
Voted to hold next meeting of Board on Monday evening,
September 24, 1951.
Discussed general personnel problems in relation to future
classifications and schedule.
Board adjourned at 9:00 P. M.
Respectfully submitted: C
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