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August 6, 1959
The meeting of the Board of Public Works opened at 7:30 P.M.
Present were Chairman Zanni, Secretary Harrison, Mssrs.
Donahue , Florence, Leonard and Superintendent Welch.
Records of previous meeting were read and approved as amended
in two instances.
Read note from Superintendent that Campanella and Cardi have
approached the Town seeking to purchase ordinary borrow from the
so-called Taylor Pit which is under the control of the Board of
Public Works.
After an extended discussion it was moved, seconded and
voted to take the matter under advisement.
' Read note from Superintendent relative to suggested sidewalk
construction locations.
It was moved, seconded and voted to hold hearings as required
by Law for sidewalk construction in the following locations:
1. Lowell Street, East Side, Puritan Rd , to Hanscom Ave.
2. Salem Street, North Side, Pearl St. to Winter St.
Read letter from Mr. Donahue requesting the Board to desig-
nate an Acting Superintendent for the period August 8, 1959 to
August 23, 1959 while Superintendent Welch is on vacation.
It was moved, seconded and voted to instruct Superintendent
Welch to designate one of the present Assistant Superintendents
to act as Superintendent while he, the Superintendent, is on
' vacation.
Read note from Superintendent giving resume of projects under
construction by contractors.
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Received petition from three abuttors on Pilgrim Road
requesting that the ditch from the end of Pilgrim Rd. to the
culvert under the railroad be piped.
Read note from Superintendent stating that because of peat
deposits and other ditches involved this would be an expensive
project.
It was moved, seconded and voted to place the request on
file.
Read letter from William Middleton, 711 Haverhill St.
requesting the pipe drain in easement abutting his property be
extended and the ditch beyond cleaned.
Read note from Superintendent about same subject matter.
It was moved, 'seconded and voted to place the request on
file pending later consideration.
Discussed personnel matters and when opinion of Town Counsel
on items may be received.
Meeting was adjourned journed at 9:00 P.M .
Secretary "