HomeMy WebLinkAbout1955-03-14 Board of Public Works Minutes March 14, 1955
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works opened at
7:30 P.M.
Present were Messrs. Johnson, Hopkins, Zannl, Superintendent Putnam.
Minutes of previous meeting read and approved.
Mr. Hopkins acted as Chairman Pro Tem.
Received letter from Heading Post 685, Veterans of Foreign Wars,
requesting permission to erect safety signs at various entrances to
the Town of Reading.
Voted to approve placement of signs, if Board of Selectmen give
their approval for same.
Received letter from Batten Brothers Sign Co. , requesting permission
to erect an American Red Cross x percentage of quota" sign at the Southerly
tip of the South-West Common.
Voted to grant permission as requested.
Voted to permit Reading Municipal Light Department to install
underground ducts in two locations Is:
Main Street-East Side- at entrance to Harnden Street.
Woburn Street- From Public Library diagonally across Woburn Street
to pole located near Doucette' s store.
Temporarily adjourned at 8:15 P. M. to act as Board of Survey.
Reconvened at b:40 P. M. as Board of Public Works.
Present were Chairman Kilgore, Messrs. Hopkins, Johnson, `Lanni,
Superintendent Putnam.
Public Hearing held at 9:00 P. M. on sewer extension in Woburn Street
from West Street Easterly 150 t feet.
Present were the following persons :
John W. Sullivan 302 Woburn St. Yes
Marguerite L. Sullivan 11 " " "
George Swenson 297 "
Frances M. Swenson
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All present at hearing in favor of extension.
Voted to extend sewer In Woburn•Street as above described.
Public Hearing held at 9:15 P. M. on sewer extension in King,Street
from No. 84 King Street gasterly35 feet.
Present was the petitioner, Frank L. Spurr, who declared in favor
of the extension.
Voted to extend sewer in King Street as above described.
Chairman Carl Amon of Finance Committee visited Hoard to discuss
certain phases of Chapter 90 Construction and Sidewalk Construction,
Budget figures.
Scheduled preliminary hearing at 9:15 P. M. on Timberneck (Proposed)
Drive was attended by Paul Carpenteri, Trustee of Sargent Realty Trust,
his attorney, Mr. Cavanaugh, his real estate agents, Mr. Diment and Mr.
Anderson, and his engineer, Mr. C. A. Putnam, As Town Counsel Davis was
unable to attend this conference, and as Mr. Carpenter) was unwilling to
discuss the matter unattended by his counsel, the preliminary hearing
was postponed by mutual agreement to April 11, 1955, provided the annual
Town Meeting has been completed on that date.
Mr. John Flaherty, proprietor of a Gulf gasoline service station
at the South-Easterly intersection of Main and Washington Streets,
appeared before Board to request approval of a driveway entrance off
.Washington Street East of Main Street, to facilitate entrance of his
customers. After some discussion, Mr. Hopkins and Mr. Johnson were
appointed as an investigating committee to view the premises and report
their findings to the Board.
Mr. Thomas F, Maher, 273 Forest Street, appeared before Board to
present a proposed development on his property on Forest- Street, and
requesting that streets 40 feet in width be permitted in his proposed
development. After some discussion, It was voted that because of the
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large area of undeveloped land situated Northerly of the Maher property,
50 foot roads would be required. Superintendent instructed to advise
Mr. Maher of Board' s _decision, .also to suggest certain other rules of
the Board relative to sub divisions -to him.
Mr. Leo MacDonald of 64 South Street appeared before Board with
topographical plan of his proposed development, called Brenton Circle
and Fraser Road off South Street. Mr. MacDonald requested that he be
given an estimate for bonding a portion of Brenton Circle, and that
after bond is secured he be permitted to record his entire development
with restrictions prohibiting sale of unbonded lots until suitable
additional bonds are ,secured. Board voted to grant his request, and to
advertise for public hearing under Board of Survey on April 18, 1955.
Received letter from State Hurricane Board,o rd, ad v.l sing that payments
for repair of hurricane damage would end March 31, 1955.
Voted to instruct Superintendent to proceed at once with any
hurricane repairs, stump removal, etc, yet undone.
Board then proceeded to reorganize for 1955-1956 term.
James T. Putnam acted as temporary chairman.
Mr. Johnson nominated Mr. Kilgore for Chairman, seconded by Mr.
Zanni, Mr. Hopkins moved that nominations be closed. Unanimous vote.
Harold D. Kilgore, Jr. , unanimously elected Chairman.
Mr. Hopkins nominated Mr. Donahue for Secretary, seconded by Mr.
Zanni, Mr. Johnson moved nominations be closed. Unanimous vote.
Coleman J. Donahue unanimously elected Secretary.
James T. Putnam unanimously re-appointed Superintendent.
Voted to prepare list of critical areas. for proposed sidewalk
construction. 1
Board adjourned at 11:30 P. M.
Respectfully Submitted:
Secretary
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