HomeMy WebLinkAbout1954-09-02 Board of Public Works Minutes September 2, 1954
A special meeting of the Board of Public Works opened at
7:30 P. K. to discuss the storm emergency condition caused by hurri-
cane winds of August 31.
Present were Chairman Kilgore, Messrs. Johnson, Zanni and
Assistant Superintendent Putnam.
Verbal report made by Assistant Superintendent Putnam of damage
to public and private properties, and progress of Departmental forces
in clearance of storm damage.
Discussed at some length removal of trees and stumps from private
properties as requested by home owners. Reserved decision on this ques-
tion pending advice from Town Counsel and Board of Selectmen.
Approved charging monies expended for storm emergency work to
Highway Department appropriation pending action by Finance Committee '
and/or Board of Selectmen in appropriating or transferring other funds
for this purpose.
Voted to authorize Assist. Superintendent to exercise his judg-
ment in purchase of equipment and hireing of private equipment for storm
emergency work.
Adjourned 10:35 P. M.
Respectfully Submitted
Secretary