HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961-10-30 Board of Public Works Minutes 149
October 30, 1961
' Regular meeting of the Board of Public Works opened at
7:30 P.M. in Room 14, Municipal Building.
Present were Chairman Florence, Secretary Leonard,
Board Members Hodson, Watt and Brown, and Superintendent Welch.
Minutes of the previous meeting read and approved.
Mr. Watt informed the Board that the Recreation Com-
mittee will meet on Wednesday night at which time Mr. Pacino
will present a program for use of the hockey rink at Birch
Meadow.
Mr. Leonard reported to the Board regarding meeting
held October 26 in Wakefield on the building of an incinerator
by private interests. Dir. Leonard explained that the erection
of the plant depended on the Town of Reading's participation
as the selected site would be at Route 128 on the Stoneham-
Reading line. The group had no specific information to offer
but will send in a written proposal for this Board to evaluate,
after which the answer will be forthcoming.
The Board adjourned temporarily at 7:45 P.M. to meet
as the Board of Survey.
The Board reconvened at 7:50 P.M.
The Superintendent presented to the Board the proposed
program for the replacement of small water mains for 1962 through
1969. It was accepted as information to the Board.
Read petition from Frank D. Tanner, 24 Federal Street,
requesting installation of sloped curbing to correct a drainage
problem in front of his property. A discussion followed.
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Mr. Watt moved that the Board not approve this appli-
cation because it has neither program nor budget funds for side-
walk curbings of any type; Mr. Leonard seconded and it was
voted.
Public hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. regarding the pro-
posed extension of a gas main as requested by the Mystic Valley
Gas Company in Knollwood Road, from Main Street Westerly, a dis-
tance of 990 feet more or less to Summer Avenue. These pipes
will be located within the limits of the above-mentioned street.
Four persons attended the meeting and three voted in favor.
Mr. Brown moved the request be granted, Mr. Watt
seconded and the motion carried.
Read letter from Thurston C. Englund, 47 Mt. Vernon
Street, requesting installation of a granolithic sidewalk on
both sides of the property at 47 Mt. Vernon Street, - namely,
Mt. Vernon and School Streets. This installation would connect
two existing sections.
Mr. Watt moved that the Board accept this petition for
granolithic sidewalk and the action be contingent upon the Super-
intendent informing the owner of the property of the amount in-
volved - approximately $$00.00 - and whether or not it is ac-
cepted; Mr. Leonard seconded and it was voted.
Read letter from J. Warren Killam, Town Counsel, re-
garding change of name of a portion of South Street. In his
opinion, the Board has taken all necessary steps to institute
the change of name. `-
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Read letter from Ronald Winslow, Board of Selectmen,
' regarding dismantling of the metal freight shed at the Boston &
Maine Railroad Station. Mr. Florence met with the Board of
Selectmen and was informed that the project involved the dis-
mantling of all buildings, filling the hole and paving the park-
ing lot by December 1 for the sum of $3,800.
The Board of Public Works held a detailed discussion
and Mr. Watt moved that the Chairman make the proposal to the
Board of Selectmen that it be in the best interests of the Town
that the Board of Public Works dismantle these buildings, fill
the hole and pave the parking lot. However, because of the press
of work which has to be completed before the end of the year, the
Board be allowed to proceed at its own rate on this project and
' that the building be dismantled by mid-winter and the parking lot
be paved as early as practicable in the spring; Mr. Leonard
seconded and it was voted.
The Selectmen met with Mr. Florence and were in com-
plete agreement with the Board' s motion.
The Board Members agreed to meet November 5 at 2:00
P.M. at the Town Hall to make a tour of the various projects.
Signed the Pay-roll and Bill-roll for the period
October 22 through October 28, 1961.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M-
Respectfully� submitted,
' Secretary