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October 19, 19614
' Meeting of the Board of Public Works opened at 7:30 P.M.
in Room 16, Municipal Building.
Present were Chairman Kenney, Secretary Cochrane, Board
Members Florence, Leonard and Watt, and Superintendent Welch.
Minutes of the previous meeting read and approved.
Public hearing was held at 7:35 P.M. regarding the pro-
posed extension of the Mystic Valley Gas Company main in Elliott
Street from No. 27 to Washington Street, and in Washington Street
from Elliott Street to No. 215 Washington Street. The gas main
will be located within the limits of the streets in the area
usually reserved for such utilities. Mr. Lewis Stockwell repre-
sented the Mystic Valley Gas Company.
Mr. Leonard moved that the request be approved, Mr.
Florence seconded and the motion carried.
Mr. Leonard moved, it was seconded and voted that the
Board meet in executive session with A. Lloyd David to discuss
matters concerned with Town expenditures.
The meeting continued in open session and the Board
adjourned temporarily at 8:30 P.M. to meet as the Board of
Survey.
The Board reconvened at 9:20 P.M.
Read letter from H. Lee Donley, Chairman, Recreation
Committee enumerating several major recommendations for improv-
"ng and developing the physical facilities at various municipal
recreation areas. The letter was placed on file. Estimates will
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be prepared by the Engineering Division. Items will be con-
sidered when the Park Department budget is discussed.
Mr. Cochrane moved, Mr. Florence seconded and it was
voted to approve the request of Lester Hart, 6 Wentworth Road
for curbing and sidewalk on the north side of West Street abut-
ting his property under the Betterment Act.
Mr. Leonard announced at this point his intention of
resigning from the Board and left the meeting. It was moved,
seconded and voted that the Board go into Executive Session to
discuss Mr. Leonard 's statement.
The Board considered retention of the old Nelson Snow
Loader. Mr. Welch presented the desirable and undesirable fac-
tors.
Mr. Watt moved that the Board not retain the old J
Nelson Snow Loader, Mr. Cochrane seconded and it was voted.
Mr. Watt moved that the Board purchase One Nelson Snow
Loader, Model S-11, from H. F. Davis Tractor Company at a net bid
of $18,083.94 as it meets the specifications of the Town of
Reading, Mr. Cochrane seconded and it was voted.
The Superintendent presented to the Board tentative
schedule of rubbish disposal discussions. Mr. Florence moved,
Mr. Watt seconded and it wasvoted that the schedule be accepted
for discussion purposes. Discussions will commence with the
November 2, 1964 meeting.
Read note from the Superintendent in regard to the
request of the League of Women Voters to pass out flyers at the
Town Dump the weekend of October 24, giving information about
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' candidates and referendums which will appear on the November bal-
lot. Information will be factual and unbiased and does not
benefit either party.
Mr. Watt moved that the request be approved, Mr. Coch-
rane seconded and it was voted.
The Board signed the following: -
Billroll dated October 16, 1964-
Agreement for Release to be executed by United States
Fidelity & Guaranty Company and Frank Reego and Sons,
Inc.
Meeting adjourned at 10:05 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
' Se r tart'
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