HomeMy WebLinkAbout1955-02-14 Board of Public Works Minutes 13
IFebruary 14, 1955
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works opened at 7:30 P.M.
Present were Chairman Kilgore, Messrs. Donahue, Zanni and Superin-
tendent Putnam.
Minutes of previous meetings read and approved.
Voted to send letter to Commissioner John A. Volpe, State Depart-
ment of Public Works, requesting information as to contemplated drainage
of the Ipswich River swamp-lands as defined in Chapter 56 of the Resolves
of 1953 and House Document 2206 for the year 1953, the Board being in
doubt as to what effect the drainage project might have on the municipal
water supply in Hundred Acre Meadow.
Temporarily adjourned at 8:00 P. M. to meet as Board of Survey.
Reconvened at 8:15 P. M. to meet as Board of Public Works.
Hearing at 8:15 P. M. on drain easement from Jere Road Southerly.
Present were the following listed abuttors, who recorded their
feelings bn the drain easement as designated:
Irene M. York 16 Lothrop Road Yes
Leslie H. York 16 Lothrop Road Yes
Edwin P. Crosby 7 Porter Ter. Non Com.
Beverly
Voted to take drain easement as shown on B.P.W. Plan A-10-152
Hearing at 8:30 P. M. on acceptance of Jere (Private) Road as a
Public Town Way under the Betterment Act.
Present were the following listed abuttors, who recorded their
wishes regarding the acceptance as ,deslgnated:
Henry 0. Swain, Jr. 5 Jere Road Yes
® Norman E. Jones 12 Jere Road Yes
Edwin P. Crosby . 7 Porter Ter. Non.Com.
Beverly
Marion D. MacDonald 11 Jere Road Yes
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Considered date for holding preliminary hearing on Timberneck
Drive as petitioned for by Sargent Rulty Trust, Paul Carpenteri,
Trustee. Voted to hold preliminary hearing on Monday, April 4, 1955•
Read report from Superintendent advising that heating units
should be installed in Willow Street Sewer Pumping Station to prevent
damage by freezing and/of corrosion. Taken under advisement pending
further investigation.
Received application for extension of sanitary sewer in King
Street from Frank Spurr to service new dwelling house.
Petition accepted, placed on file for processing in usual manner.
Report received from Superintendent that all abuttors on Bond
Street drain project had signed releases, and that gravel fill of
abandoned water course and cat-tail swamp was nearing completion.
Report received from Superintendent of break in 6" water main
on West Street near Woburn line.
Voted to instruct Superintendent to submit weekly reports of
progress of work accomplished by the various departments to the Board
meetings. '
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Yebecb to propose at annual March Town meeting that a special
committee be appointed for evaluation of fluoridation of the municipal
water supply, said committee to be composed of members of various Town
Boards such as Public Works, Board of Health, School Committee, etc.
and a Town Meeting Member from each precinct, said committee to report
back at a subsequent Town Meeting.
Superintendent instructed to review road machinery rental rates
and report .back to full Board.
Adjourned at 9:45 P. M.
Respectfully Submitted:
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