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TO: Board of Selectmen
 FROM: Carter Terenzini, Town Administrator
RE: Administrator’s Weekly Report
DATE: August 3, 2017
CC: All Departments


Public Works:
 Highway Department: Completed street sweeping and began the road side mowing on Barre Road. Hauled several loads of gravel and sand from the pit to the DPW storage area. Crosswalks were painted on Baldwinville Road, Hubbardston Rd, Cross Rd, Partridgeville Rd, S. Main and Pail factory Rd. Excavation on the corner of Wellington road where it meets Dudley Rd in preparation for the change in traffic direction to “ONE WAY”. In the mechanics area, The MOW (MEALS on WHEELS) vehicle got new tires and the COA’s #3005 passenger van had repairs done to the A/C and was taken for an inspection sticker. The mechanic is continuing to install a new engine on the (H23) bucket truck.
Buildings & Grounds:
The director attended the Special Select Board meeting. A grave site was prepared for a funeral in Green Lawn Cemetery. Filled in ruts and holes with loam around the Gazebo and seeded. Addressed an issue of a clogged drain on the Library roof, further investigation is required to clear the pipe to fully resolve the problem. A resident requested that the Tether Ball area be cleaned up @ Gilman Waite and they are willing to donate a tether ball and rope. Brought a tractor to Padula’s for service and picked up supplies for the weed whackers and mowers. Loamed and seeded new walkways @ the TC fire station. Removed trash and cardboard from all common areas in town Put all flags to half-staff per the Governor‘s request. Moved mulch pile @ Gilman Waite. Mowing and trimming done in Pine Grove and Green Lawn cemeteries as well as Templeton center and Baldwinville common. Added new cribs (Raised lots) at Pine Grove.


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