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192 Manor sewer BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING January 16, 1953 A regular meeting of the Board of Health was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Friday afternoon, January 16, 1953 at 3:00 P. M. Chairman McQuillan and Dr. Cosgrove were present. Mr. Jadkson, Health Sanitarian, and the Agent were also present. A report of progress was received from Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, in regard to the list of names submitted to him as being owners in the so- called Manor section who had not made any reply to the Board's letter relative to sewer connections in that area. A copy of letter from Cosmos DeBonis, 267 Lowell Street, to Department of Public Works, was received in which he complained about the garbage collection. Complaint The Agent was instructed to inform the Selectmen and advise Mr. DeBonis that garbage collection is en- tirely under the jurisdiction of the Board of Selectmen. The Chairman suggested, and Dr. Cosgrove agreed, that the Planning Board be informed that the Board of Health would like a joint meeting to discuss the subject of subdivisions which may be submitted in the near future for the Board's approval in regard to sanitary facilities. The Board felt that the number of subdivisions is getting ahead of any sewer program and that a study should be made in an effort to prepare for the future. It was further agreed to meet with the Selectmen in regard to the possibility of having a survey made by some reputable engineering firm relative to future sanitary facilities. The Board noted in Mr. Jackson's monthly report that one sample of cream taken from Mr. Cummings' plant had a high bacteria count. Cummings The Chairman checked the reports for the months of October, November and December and found that Cummings had high bacteria counts for these three months and recommended that Mr. Cummings be advised that the con- ditions must be definitely cleared up. Mr. Jackson's report showed that a registered Overflowing letter sent to Mrs. Annie Katkoff, owner of the house cesspool at 475 Waltham Street, in regard to an overflowing cesspool was returned unclaimed.