HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956-01-09 Board of Public Works Minutes 2 `' 1
January 9, 1956
The regular meeting of the Beard opened" at 7:30 P. M.
Present were Chairman Kilgore, Messrs. Donahue, Zanni, Hopkins,
Johnson and Superintendent Putnam.
Minutes of Special Meeting of January 5, 1956 read and approved.
Letter to Finance Committee regarding estimated costs of con-
struction of Forest Street Elementary School Road, drains and side-
walks read, approved, and signed by Chairman Kilgore.
On recommendation of Superintendent, moved, seconded and voted
to permit Realty Construction & Engineering, Inc. developers of Glen
Meadows Estate off West Street, to bond part of their development and
execute an Agreement for record Sot the Registry of Deeds for the future
L bonding of the remainder.
Voted to grant Church of the Good Shepherd a cellar drain permit
after the usual comditions have been complied with.
Received letter from citizen regarding hockey playing at Sturges
Park, which writer contends endangers children using the area. letter
noted.
Discussed water service renewal charges at some length. Moved,
and seconded that charge of 82.50 per lineal foot be charged for water
service renewal. On the vote the motion was lost, there being two
"No" and one "yes". No action taken.
Hearing held at 8:30 P. M. on acceptance under Betterment Act.
of Indiana Avenue" Following listed abuttors present, who expressed
their opinions on the acceptance as noted:
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Mildred Barton 25 Indiana Ave. , Beading, Mass. Yes
Donald S. Everett 17 " " " " Yes
Frank G. Hardy 21 " " Yrs
Eleanor F. Miller 1 " No
Franklin B. Miller 1 " " " No
Laura M. Bangs 27 California Rd. No
Edward E. Bangs 27 " " " " No
Burney By letter Yea
Superintendent instructed to confer with Messrs. Bangs and
Miller on acceptable stopping point for Indiana Avenue at its Northerly
terminus and report back to Board. -
Moved, seconded and voted to approve layout of Indiana Avenue
from land of Walter S. Hopkins on the South to a point on the North
to be determined at a later date.
Mr. Kenneth Johnson, the Board of Public Works member of the
Elementary School Building Committee Informed the Board Shat he had ,
been appointed a committee of one by the Elementary School Building
Committee to suggest the name of "Forest Drive" for the Elementary
School Road. After some discussion, it was moved, seconded and unan-
imously voted to name the Elementary School Road "Arthur B. Lord Drive",
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in honor of the late Arthur B. Lord, former Superintendent of dohools
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Joint meeting held with Finance Committee at 9:30 P. M.
Various matters discussed, including sewer construction, Forest Street
Elementary School Road, drainage projects, etc.
Moved, seconded and voted to promote Power Shovel Operator
William A. Fennelly to the position of Foreman, Highway Department,
effective January 15, 1956.
Board adjourned at 11:50 P. M.
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