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November 9, 1959
' The meeting of the Board of Public Works opened at 7:30 P.M .
Chairman Zanni, Secretary Harrison, Board Members Donahue,
Florence and Leonard and Superintendent Welch were present.
Records of the previous meeting were read and approved.
Mr. Zanni reported that the Personnel Board wishes to meet
with this Board on either Wednesday Evening, November 11, 1959
or Friday Evening, November 13, 1959.
It was moved, seconded and voted to meet with the Personnel
Board on Friday Evening, November 13, 1959 at 7:30 P.M . at the
Town Building.
Received a letter from Selectmen stating that there will be
a Special Town Meeting on Monday, December 7, 1959.
' Considered note from the Superintendent relative to possible
transfers at the Town Meeting.
It was moved, seconded and voted to request the following
Transfers at the Special Meeting:
$350.00 To Dump Salaries from Sidewalk Maintenance
Salaries;
1,200.00 To Sewer Maintenance Salaries from House
Connection Salaries;
A possible transfer to Snow and Ice for Salaries and
Expenses.
Hearing at 8:00 F .Y . on proposed drain off Avalon Road through
lands of Normandy Trust to rear of lands of Torperzer and Everett.
No one present.
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It was moved, seconded and voted to approve the proposed
easement and to sign Orders of Taking at a later date after the
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release from damages is signed .
Discussed possibility of requesting funds to construct the
proposed filter plant at the Special Town fleeting of December 7 ,
1959.
It was moved, seconded and voted not to do so.
It was moved, seconded and voted to request Mr. Bbgren to
confer with the Board about the filter plant in the near future.
Hearing at 8:15 P . M. on proposed drain easement at the end
of the approved Board of Survey Plan for Causeway Road . The
proposed easement runs through lands of Harold Fisher to lands
of Harvey Kelch.
No one present.
A Release from Damages has been signed by Mr. Fisher.
It was moved, seconded and voted to approve the proposed
easement.
The Order of Taking was signed.
Read note from Superintendent stating that Municipal Light
Department is installing new lights at all skating areas.
Read note from Superintendent stating that in all developments
streets are in reasonably good condition where liouses are occupied
and that similar conditions exist on all 1959 betterment streets.
On recommendation of Superintendent it was moved, seconded
and voted to abate the sum of 115.00 on the October 1959 water bill
of John OfMalley of 74 Minot St.
Mr. Leonard presented a letter suggesting that appropriations
for Sewer Construction be made in January so that construction
could be started earlier in each year.
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It was moved, seconded and voted to tentatively approve a
request to the Selectmen for a Special Town Meeting in January
of1960 to consider an appropriation for Sewer Construction and
for the construction of the proposed Filter Plant..
Hearing at 8:30 P.M. on proposed drain easement through
Lot 3 off Shackford Road through lands of Aggripino Tambone .
The following persons were present:
Robert Graham, 72 Cross Street — In favor
Thelma Doucette, 40 Shackford Road
Edward Doucette, 40 Shackford Road
Mr. Tambone sent a letter agreeing to the proposed easement
through his land .
It was moved, seconded and voted to approve the drain easement
but to postpone signing the Order of Taking after Mr. Tambone has
signed a Release from Damages.
Received letter from Griecci Construction Company stating that
they, as second bidders, are willing to negotiate a contract for
the addition to the Garage.
It was moved, seconded and voted to write to theGriecci
Construction Company inviting them to confer on the matter w1th
the Superintendent and the Board.
Discussed the proposed form for abuttors to sign when they
wish to construct permanent type sidewalks abutting their properties.
The following suggestions were made:
1. Changes in the wording of item No. 1.
' 2. Abuttors shall file certificate of public liability.
3. A limiting period of time shall be stated.
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It was moved, seconded and voted to approve the form including
the above noted changes.
Discussed proposed rules and regulations covering the usage
of water in air conditioning units.
The following suggestions were made:
1. That a general heading be inserted over the proposed
rules.
It was moved, seconded and voted to approve the proposed rules
and regulations including the proposed general heading.
Signed 19$9 Chapter 90 Construction contracts which were
previously executed by the Contractor, N. Pandelena & Son of
Methuen.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M .
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