HomeMy WebLinkAbout1954-11-18 Board of Public Works Minutes November 18, 1951+
A Special Metting of the Board of Public Works was held this day,
opening at 7:30 P.M.
Present were Chairman Kilgore, Messrs , Hopkins , Donahue, Johnson
and Assistant Superintendent Putnam.
Discussed sidewalk problem at some length. Examined map of
Reading showing existing sidewalls, their composition, and areas where no
sidewalks existed. It was the consensus of opinion of the Board that
permanent type sidewalks should be installed primarily abutting schools ,
churches and public buildings , business and other locations on main
thoroughfares .
Instructed Assistant Superintendent to prepare estimates for budget
purposes of cost of construction of permanent type sidewalks abutting
schools, public buildings and other vital areas requiring sidewalks, and
total liniar feet of permanent type sidewalks now applied for; these
1 figures to be summarized with the estlmated cost thereof and included in
1955 budget.
Moved, seconded and voted that a much larger sum be sought for
construction of bituminous concrete sidewalks in the 1955 budget, and
that such sidewalk construction be let out to contract in 1955. These
sidewalks shall consist of contiguous sections on the same side of each
street, and shall be in lengths as determined by public hearings on
sidewalk construction.
Moved, seconded and voted that until further notice no sidewalk
and/or granite curbing applications will be accepted, and a notice to
that effect published in the Reading Chronicle.
Discussed proposed 1955 salary schedule at some length. Postponed
final action until meeting of November 22, 195+.
LDiscussed articles to be inserted in Town Warrant for special town
meeting to be held Dec. 6, 1954.
Hoard adjourned at 10:30 P.M. '
Respectfully Submitted:
SeCetary