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April 17 , 1961
Regular meeting of the Board of Public Works opened at
7:30 P.M. in Room 14, Municipal Building.
Present were Chairman Florence, Board Members Leonard,
Hodson and Watt and Superintendent Welch.
Minutes of the previous meeting read and approved.
A discussion was held regarding the schedule of dump
fees prepared by the Superintendent previously. Mr. Leonard moved
that further discussion be deferred until April 24th and the
schedule be taken home by each Board Member for study; also that
the Board of Selectmen be advised that the Board would like to
postpone the proposed point meeting until May 1 at 8: 30 P.M. Mr.
Watt seconded and the motion carried.
Read requests from John Pacino for baseball dates at
Washington Street Park for the Junior Legion Team, the Pony
League Team and the Town Team for the 1961 season and Mr. Welch's
comments in regard thereto. Mr. Leonard moved the request be
granted with the proviso that if any disagreement arises between
teams regarding dates, that Mr. Welch, acting as agent for the
Board, will render a decision; also, if for any reason it should
be necessary to cancel a date, Mr. Pacino will receive reasonable
notice. Mr. Watt seconded and it was voted.
Public Hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. on the petition of
the Reading Municipal Light Department to install and maintain
underground conduits for the transmission of electricity, as fol-
lows:
' CORNER HAVEN
& GOULD STS. - 1 4" Fiber . encased in concrete, conduit ex-
tending from Manhole #5 approximately 15'
Southerly to Pole #116/6
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i 1 4" Fiber, encased in concrete , conduit ex-
tending from Manhole #5 approximately 27 '
Southwesterly to the property line of Bryant.
No persons attended the meeting. Mr. Leonard moved that the plan
be approved as laid out. Mr. Watt seconded and the motion car-
ried.
Read comment from Superintendent regarding permission
by the owner of 376 Pearl Street to connect with the storm drain
to be built in that area this year. The house in question is 700 '
from the start of the project and it is extremely doubtful that
this year's allotment will allow installation to #376. Mr. Watt
moved that #6 on the Agenda be tabled as impractical at this time.
Mr. Leonard seconded and it was voted.
Read letter from Philip Clough, Chairman, Church Fair,
Congregational Church, requesting permission to close Sanborn
Street from Woburn Street to Lowell Street during the hours 5:00
P.M. to 12 Midnight, September 22, 1961. and 7:00 A.M. to 12 Mid-
night , September 23, 1961. Mr. Watt moved that the Board approve
the request, Mr. Leonard seconded and the motion carried.
The Board adjourned temporarily at 8:25 P.M. to meet as
the Board of Survey.
The Board reconvened at 9:15 P.M.
Read letter from Mr. and Mrs. Willard Johnson, 282 South
Street regarding drainage conditions in the immediate vicinity of
their home and Mr. Welch's comments thereto. A brief discussion
followed. Mr. Watt moved that a letter be written to the Johnsons
containing the Superintendent ' s comments. It was seconded and
voted.
Chairman read letter from C. Dewey Smith, Chairman,
Planning Board relative to the Town Dump. The letter was accepted
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as information. Mr. Watt moved that it be included in the back-
ground file for the dump study. Mr. Leonard seconded and it was
voted.
Mr. Florence informed the Board that Mrs. Marcia Foxcroft
had conferred with him about the Anti-Litter Campaign and had re-
quested suggestions for cleaning up Reading. Mr. Florence referred
her to the Superintendent for the above information.
Chairman read letter from Trancoa Corporation in refer-
ence to a permit to play softball at Birch Meadow on certain days.
Mr. Leonard moved the request be granted in accordance with the
terms set forth in Item 12 of the Agenda by the Superintendent. Mr.
Watt seconded and it was voted.
Mr. Florence read the list of brush chipper bids as fol-
lows: -
' Company Model Net Price
Frost Co. Asplundh 9" $2, 653. 64
Abbott Equipment Co. Fitchburg 9" 2,867 .48
Fitchburg Co. 119" 3.038. 00
E. J. Bleiler Mitts & Merrill 9" 3,038. 00
Mr. Leonard moved that the Frost Company be awarded the contract
for the Asplundh 9" brush chipper at a price of $2, 653.64• Mr•
Watt seconded and it was voted.
Signed the 1961 sewer contract with Mirra & Co. ,Woburn.
Signed Order of Taking Pearl Street Relocation and linen
lay-out plans.
Signed Pay-roll and Bill-roll for the period April 9,
1961 through April 15, 1961.
' Considered letter received from Weston & Sampson con-
taining their opinion as to the reasons why their estimate of
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$390,000.00 for the Water Treatment Plant was substantially less
than the low bid of $485,000.00.
Mr. Watt moved that the Superintendent be instructed J
to write Weston & Sampson requesting them to submit an analysis
of the bids and their recommendations relating thereto and any
other advice which they may wish to give . Mr. Leonard seconded
the motion and it was voted.
Mr. Leonard moved that the Board go into executive
session. Mr. Watt seconded the motion and it was voted.
Read report from Superintendent that he has found it
necessary to reprimand two employees for inefficient work.
Meeting adjourned at 10:40 P.M.
Respectfully subm tted, ro
. Sret
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