HomeMy WebLinkAbout1954-08-23 Board of Public Works Minutes August 23, 1954
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works opened at
700 P.M.
Present were Chairman Kilgore, Messrs. Hopkins, Zanni, and
Assistant Superintendent Putnam.
Minutes of previous meeting read -and approved.
Received letter and photograph from Chief Eames regarding litter
disposal bin attached to Fire Alarm building on Parker Street, and
requesting its removal.
Instructed Assistant Superintendent to investigate methods of
disposal of litter.
Received letter from Union Market National Bank of Watertown,
stating that Bagarella Construction Company had assigned to it all
' monies now due or hereafter to become due Bagarella from the Town of
Reading.
Voted to obtain opinion from Town Counsel as to- the legality of
this assignment of monies.
Received letter from Town Counsel citing his opi1iion of claim
by ,0 . Menici & Sons for extra reimbursement for peat removal on Bond
Street storm drain contract. '
Voted to follow suggestion of Town Counsel that Assistant Super-
intendent confer with Menici on amount claimed and report back to Board.
Voted to purchase used Elgin Street Sweeper from Clyde Everett
Equipment Co. , at rental purchase price of $2700.00.
Board Adjourned at 10:15 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted:
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