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July lO, 1961 (cont.)
Town Counsel and then notify the responsible body to proceed with proper action.
Mr. Finneran seconded the motion and Mr. Finneran and Mr. Finck voted for the
motion and Mr. Sutcliffe was opposed.
MEETING OF DEPARTMENT HEADS: Surveyor discussion.
The following representat2ves of Departments were present for the discussion: '
Joseph Sullivan and Atty. John Willis from the Board of Public Works; Henry Lurid
and Edward Phelan of the Board of Assessors; Thomas Foulds of the Housing Authority;
and Daniel O'Leary of the Board of Appeals. The matter of an engineer for town
projects was discussed. This was brought about by the recent death of Ralph
Brasssur who had done considerable engineering w~rk for the town for a number of
years.
Henry Lund informed the Board that Charles Morse and Carl Martin, who have been
associated with the late Mr. Brassenr, are carrying on the work of the e~ice
end are now in the process of re-organization. Atty. Willis suggested that the
Board should consider the creation of a town engineering department. The Town
will have need for such a department as it progresses. He also suggested that
some qualified person should be delegated to go through the records of Mr.
Brasseur and have the f~formatiom here for the town since it is town property.
Maps end records sh~,l~ be on file in the town building.
Mr. Sutcliffe stated that the town should continue with the sane engineering firm.
Mr. Finck felt the same as Mr. Sutcliffe and stated that Atty. Willis has good-
ideas also.
Chairman Finneran explained that if the boards of the town use the same engineering
service, then it would result in a financial saving to the community, as well as
having all records available. The purpose of this discussion was to work out the
most economical method of having engineering work done when necessary.
Mr. Finck made a motion to contact a representative of the estate of Ralph Brassenr
to meet with the Board on July 24th, at 7:30 P.M. to discuss the procuring of plans,
etc.; an~ also to appoint a 3-man committee, to report, previous to town meeting,
as to recommendations of the need of a town engineering department. The Board
made unanimous approval.
Mr. Sutcliffe brought up the matter of the '~iner" at Great Pond Road and Osgood
Street. Ne stated he wants action taken for its removal. We are still waiting
for s report from Town Counsel. Meanwhile the new road is progressing and the
diner is still there. It looks like "Tobacco Road". The road will be completed
soon and some action should be taken to remove "the eyesore". Mr. Sutcliffe
made a motion to call the Town Counsel and have him report immediately in
writing as to what action is being taken. Mr. Finck seconded the motion and
the v~ was unanimous.
4th OF ~ULY COMMITTEE"
Mr. Sutcliffe made a motion that a letter of commendation be sent to the 4th of
July Celebration Committee for a marvelous Job on the 4th of July celebration ;'
The town was very satisfied with everything and greatly impressed with the work
put into it. Mr. Finck seconded the motion and the vote was umanimous.
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.M. ~ ~ ~ .' ..