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February 6, 1956
The regular meeting ,of the Board opened at 7:30 P. M.
Present were Chairman Kilgore, Messrs. -Donahue, 2ann1, Johnson
and Superintendent Putnam.
Minutes of previous meeting read and approved.
Signed Order of Taking for layout of Arthur B. Lord Drive.
Discussed performance surety bond for construction of Laurel
Lane and Tanglewood Circle. Moved, seconded and voted to require
bituminous concrete sidewalks on both sides of Laurel Lane, loamed
sidewalks on both sides of Tanglewood Circle.
Moved, seconded and voted that from this date henceforth, exclu-
ding developments which have been presented to the Board for approval,
all roadways in developments w7.11 be required to have a bituminous con-
crete surface, consisting of a base course 1* inches in thickness and
a top or wearing course 1* inches in thickness.. Sidewalks shall also
be of bituminous concrete on both sides of the roadway, and shall have
a 1* inch base course and a 1" top or wearing course. All thicknesses
shall be after final compaction with mechanical rollers of suitable
weight.
Temporarily adjourned at 8:00 P. M. to act as board of Survey.
Reconvened at 8:20 P. M. as Hoard of Public works.
Hearing held at 8:30 P. , M, on the acceptance as a public town
way under the Betterment Act of a portion of Grant Street.
The following listed abutting property owners were present, who
recorded their opinion on the proposed acceptance as noted:
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Mr. John Enos 21 Grant Street Heading, Mass, Yes
Mr. John M. Haymond _ 106 Summer Ave, " Yes
Mr. James Bowker 58 Hancock Street " " N. C.
Mrs. Louise P. Delano - 98 Summer Ave. " " N. G.
Mrs. Clarice J. Countryman 22 Grant Street " " Yes
Mrs. Mary H. Price - 17 Grant Street " " Yes
Hubert 0. Price - 17 Grant Street " " Yes
Mrs. Hazel G. Cowan - 14 Grant Street ' " Yes
Hobert F. Cowan - 14 Grant Street " " Yes
William J. Delano,Jr. - 98 Summer Ave. " " N
Paul Cowan - 14 Grant Street " • N.C.
Gladys B. Croswell - 52 Hancock Street " " N.
Hey R. Croswell - 52 Hancock Street " " N. C.
Joseph B. Fisi - 15 Grant Street " " Yes (by letter;
Pauline S. Francis - 16 Grant Street " " Yes (by
attorney)
It was suggested by several of those present that the name of
Grant 6treet be changed, as on several occasions the name "Grant Street"
had been confused with "Grand Street". A letter was also received from
Fire Chief Hugh L. Eames, confirming the similarity between "Grant" and
"Grand". Two names were suggested by those attending the Hearing,
' "Cummings Road" or "Grantland Road". Both matters taken under .advisement
by the Board.
Moved, seconded and voted to establish sewer frontage assessments
at 942.50 per lineal foot. frontage, effective as of. this date.
Held public hearing at 9: 00 P. M. on main trunk sewer extensions
on High Street, £rom. Lowell Street Southerly approximately 300 feet.
Present at the hearing were the following listed abutting property owners,
who recorded their opinion as noted:
Philip E. Broeg 51 Bond Street Heading, Mass. Yes
Norman E. Neilson 272 High Street " " Yes
Vida E. Neilson 272 High Street " " Yes
Patricia Verdi 264 High Street - " " Yes
Robert H. Verdi 264 High Street " " Yes
Ruth Johnston 268 High Street " " Yes
Howard Johnston 268 High Street " " Yes
' Moved, seconded and voted to install sewer extension on High
Street in locus of hearing held this date.
Received letter and sketch from Mr. John W. Marzinzik, 131 Willow
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Street, suggesting location for future school site on the Kelch Farm
off Willow Street, and also commending the Board for the able manner
in which the Willow Street Sewer article was presented, at ibe Special-
Town Meeting held January 30, 1956. Board Instructed Superintendent
as Clerk of the Board to acknowledge with thanks receipt of letter,
and to inform Mr. Marzinzik that the information contained. in his letter
regarding school sites lies properly within the province o£, the Special
Committee on School Sites and Recreation Sites, and his letter and sketch
has been referred to said Committee.
Interviewed Judge Sartore111 and Irvin Birchall of Realty Const. &
Engineering Co, at some length regarding bonding of West Street for
sewer construction, and Edgemont Road and Arcadia. Road for street con-
struction. Also discussed at some length mechanics of water main in-
stallation in Glen Meadows Development. To summarize, West Street
sewer must be bonded, water mains will be laid by Town forces, Edgemont
Road and Arcadia Road must be bonded. Superintendent authorized to
determine amounts of the several bonds with Realty Construction officials.
Mr. Edward J. Resnik, 419 Grove Street, appeared before Board to
complain that Grove Street has. not hadsnow plowed from its flurface,
that no sand has been spread on its icy surface, that fire hydrants have
not been shoveled out to permit firemen free access to same, and that,
when Grove Street is surface treated with road oil and sanded, surplus
sand is not removed for two m6nths, causing dirty conditions in his
house.
Board adjourned at 11:25 P. M.
Respectfully submitted:
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