HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961-03-22 Board of Public Works Minutes i)J
March 22, 1961
Meeting of the Board of Public Works was held at 7:30
P.M. in Room 14, Municipal Building.
Present were Chairman Florence, Secretary Ames, Board
Members Leonard, Hodson and Watt and Superintendent Welch.
Minutes of the previous meeting read and approved.
Read letter from Robert Hicks in which he agreed to
follow the rules and regulations of the Town Dump for the
proper operation of it to the best of his ability. Mr. Ames
moved that the letter be placed on file, Mr. Leonard seconded
and it was voted.
Read letter from William Diamond who recently repre-
sented Roderick Hogan in regard to the Aberjona River easement
F and Mr. Welch's comments thereto. Mr. Diamond advised the
Board that he had been requested by Mr. Hogan to do nothing
further in his behalf. Mr. Leonard moved that Mr. Hogan' s
property be appraised by P credited and accepted appraiser. It
was not seconded and no action taken. A short discussion fol-
lowed.
Mr. Ames moved that Mr. Hogan be advised the Board
is in receipt of a letter from Mr. Diamond stating that Mr.
Hogan has decided to pursue this matter himself and the Board
would like to advise Mr. Hogan that if it does not hear from
him by April 3, 1961, it plans to take steps under eminent do-
main to take this easement. Mr. Leonard seconded and the
motion carried.
V.
r
Lloyd David, Chairman, Precinct 2 Town Meeting Members,
and C. Burleigh Wellington, 50 Gleason Road, appeared before the
r
Board to request that the so-called "Old Gleason Road" be ac-
cepted without bituminous concrete sidewalks. Mr. David at-
tended at the invitation of the Board and Mr. Wellington as an
abutter. A lengthy discussion followed. Mr. Wellington assured
the Board that the abutters wished acceptance of the Street but
without bituminous concrete sidewalks which, in their opinion,
would spoil the aesthetic value of their property.
Mr. Ames moved that the Board proceed as originally
planned with full acceptance, including bituminous concrete side-
walks, on this portion of Gleason Road. Mr. Hodson seconded and
the motion carried.
Read letter from Alexander Skinner, Treasurer, Revival ,
Tabernacle, regarding unpaid Service Connection bill in the
amount of $305.90. Mr. Skinner explained that the obligation
would be met as soon as funds are available.
Mr. Ames moved that the Board accept the letter and
table the matter for future reference. It was seconded and
voted.
Mr. David questioned the vote on the Gleason Road De-
velopment. Mr. Ames moved that the Board reconsider the Gleason
Road Development which was previously voted. It was seconded
and voted.
The motion was read. Mr. Ames moved and Mr. Hodson
seconded the motion as originally presented by Mr. Ames and it
was voted.
Read letter from Edward D. McIntire, owner of Lot B
on Vale Road, formerly owned by William W. and Linda T. Bishop
of 24 Vale Road, requesting permission to build a hot top drive-
way on part or all of the sewer easement which covers 20'x 100'
of the east side of this lot.
Mr. Leonard moved that the use of the easement be
granted providing that no part of the house or garage occupies
any portion of the easement. Mr. Hodson seconded and it was
voted.
The Board discussed the articles in the Warrant. Each
Member was assigned specific articles to be read at the Town
Meeting.
The Chairman read Motion under Article 3 regarding
the establishment of a Subcommittee known as the Rubbish Dis-
posal Committee. A detailed discussion ensued. No action was
taken.
a'
The Chairman presented to the Board proposal prepared
by Faye, Spofford & Thorndike on incineration. No action was
taken.
Read letter from Goodall Vinyl Fabrics in answer to
the Board's letter of March 1$ requesting that the company re-
frain from dumping other than ordinary rubbish in the Town
Dump as of April 8. Goodall requested an extension of 60 days.
Mr. Leonard moved that Goodall Vinyl Fabrics be notified that
it will have to terminate dumping 21 days hence, April 29, 1961,
with the exception of ordinary rubbish. Mr. Ames seconded and
`r' the motion carried.
5�
Chairman read letter from Harry B. Evans requesting
continuation of sick leave and Mr. Welch's recommendation. Mr.
r
Ames moved the Board follow Mr. Welch's recommendation that
Mr. Evans be given one-half pay beginning with the week ending
March 16 through the week ending May 6, 1961. Mr. Leonard
seconded and it was voted.
Meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,submitted,
v�k GLI AL
Secretary
r