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Section
Size of
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Length
Sewer
Size of
Subdrain
Length
No. Y's.
No.
Earth
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Cost
of
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34.81
298.47
11
96.00
31
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134.36
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18648
11607
20.04
756.884
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198.63
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SEWER REPORT.
was extremely fine and difficult to handle. I found it nec- essary for some distance on Wyoming avenue to lay pipes in concrete.
The date fixed by the contract for the completion of the work was "on or before November 1, 1895," and on that day the work was practically completed, had in the most part been examined and found to be in good condition. Build- ings were being connected.
298
SEWER REPORT.
Sketch of Sewer laid with Plank bottom
mando Box joints
Holapunof 121219
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299
SEWER REPORT.
SECTION OF SEWER as laid in ledge moram Vinton St.Oakland St.
Concrete
300
SEWER REPORT.
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Step > 0
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CottageSt
Wyoming Ave
Shelf
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301
SEWER REPORT.
DROP MANHOLE at the junction of Vinton And Emerson Sts
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CROSS SECTION ON A,B.C.
302
SEWER REPORT.
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Sewer
LONGITUDINAL SECTION.
Kickwork
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303
SEWER REPORT.
Following is a table of all sewers built to date :
Size.
Constructed in 1894.
Constructed in 1895.
Totals.
6
pipe
14,004.16 feet.
20,411.66 feet.
34,415.82 feet.
8
5,439.89
66
8,020,03
66
13,459.92
10
66
1,508.02
66
1,250.69
66
2,200.64
66
15
354.80
66
354.80
66
18
2,715.07
6
2,715.07
66
20
66
2,788.30
66
2,788.30
66
24
1,213.10
1,213,10
66
20 brick.
111.00
111.00
66
24
66
28.00
66
28.00
66
Totals.
29,112.29 feet.
34,650.93 feet.
63,762.92 feet.
Total length of common sewers built to date is 12.076 miles.
PRIVATE SEWERS.
In May your board received a letter from the board of Metropolitan Sewerage Commissioners stating that on and after June 1, 1895, the Metropolitan Sewer would be in op- eration for the reception of sewage from Melrose, and that they would on request of your board remove the "bulkhead" at the Metropolitan Sewer.
The bulkhead was removed June 1, 1895. Before any pri- vate sewers were laid, a thorough examination was made of all sewers constructed in 1894, the "sump" pumped out and thoroughly cleaned of sand and all parts of this "section " put in good order.
Rules and regulations were adopted by your board where- by the town furnished all labor and material for private sewers at cost, and required that an estimate of the cost be made and collected before the work was begun, the account to be adjusted when the actual cost was ascertained.
I have made 302 "estimates" of cost. As a large portion of the inhabitants of Melrose are engaged in business out of town and leave early in the morning and do not return
66
12
16
949.95
4,968.55
6,476.57
304
SEWER REPORT.
until night, a good portion of this work had to be done either before seven o'clock in the morning or after six at night, and often required several visits to the premises be- fore the owner could be found.
Of the 302 estimates made, 220 have been paid and work performed, which is as follows :
220 buildings connected with the sewers.
Total length of private sewers 11,067 ft., or 2.096 miles. Average cost per ft., $.48448. Average depth, 6.33 feet.
Number of cubic yards of earth and rock, 7,736.
Cost for labor per yard, $.441, including laying the pipe.
The total amount of all bills charged to the private sewer account as per books, is $5,651 73
The total cost as charged to owners, is . 5,359 82 The amount collected and paid treasurer, is, . 5,349 79
Uncollected (from Benjamin Ames), . 10 03
$5.359 82
It will be seen from the foregoing that the private sewers have apparently cost the town $291.91, but there are tools and stock on hand at the yard belonging to this account which will offset this amount.
It will be seen from the foregoing that the cost per yard for earth and rock excavation has been 44.1 cents, the price paid on our contract work this season for earth excavation was 60 cents. This shows a saving to the owners of 15.9 cents per cubic yard on the excavation, and as this also in- cludes laying the pipe for which we paid the contractor 10 cents per linear foot, the following example will show the average saving to property owners.
SEWER REPORT. 305
EXAMPLE.
Trench 50 ft. long and 9 ft. deep if done by contract the cost for labor would be :
50 cubic yards earth excavation at 60c., $30 00
Laying 50 ft. 5 in. pipe at IOc., 5 00 Total, $35 00 As done by the town :
50 cubic yards earth excavation, includ-
ing laying pipe at 44.IC., 22 05
Amount saved the owner by the town doing the work, $12 95
The list of persons employed the past season by the Sewer Department is as follows :
Clarence T. Fernald, as inspector, at yard, and on works, as draughtsman, and on general work in the office.
W. H. Martin, inspector at yard.
Frederick L. Saltmarsh as foreman and inspector.
Simeon P. Adams, 66 66 66
Frederick E. Ellis,
66
A. Lincoln Shedd, inspector.
C. M. Johnston,
C. H. Hollingsworth,
Frederick Brett,
A. P. Perry,
Frederick L. Hoffman, 66
John H. Larrabee, timekeeper.
Miss Frances H. Baxter, clerk.
Miss Emma L. Leighton, clerk.
Respectfully submitted, W. DABNEY HUNTER,
Superintendent.
20
REPORT OF PARK COMMISSIONERS.
The appropriation for this department was two hundred and fifty dollars.
The expenditures in detail are shown in the report of the auditor.
The money has enabled the board to place a handsome granite curbing around the small public square at Norris- ville, and also on the Main street side of the public square at the junction of Main and Lynde streets.
At the March meeting the committee, consisting of the park commissioners, Hon. W. E. Barrett, Col. F. S. Hessel- tine, John W. Robson and Joshua T. Nowell, submitted a plan for the taking of Dix's pond, and land, in the rear of the town hall, for park purposes. But it was rejected by the town upon the statement by town officials and others that under the authority of the legislature regarding the issue of sewer bonds, the town had reached its debt limit. This statement regarding the finances of the town has since been found to be both mistaken and misleading. But it was ef- fective at the time.
The park commissioners, together with a committee con- sisting of John Larrabee, Walter Babb and John W. Farwell, are now considering the matter of taking the land in the rear of the old cemetery, through to Upham street, for public purposes. Their report will be submitted to the town in town meeting.
During the year, the board has concurred in the action of the Metropolitan Park Commissioners, in releasing to the original owners a large tract, taken for the Metropolitan
307
PARK COMMISSIONERS' REPORT.
Park, but found to be unnecessary. It was, therefore, re- leased in the interests of economy. The land released, re- turns to Melrose in taxable property several thousand dol- lars.
The amount of the assessment upon Melrose, on account of the Metropolitan Park has not yet been determined.
The board would call attention to the need of the im- provement of Melrose Common, of the small open grounds at Wyoming, of additional shade trees throughout the town, and of securing before too late and too expensive, land for internal improvements and play grounds.
CHARLES H. ADAMS, Chairman.
MAURICE G. COCHRANE, Secretary. FRANK F. PREBLE, Treasurer.
REPORT OF THE REGISTRARS OF VOTERS,
FOR THE YEAR 1895.
Total number of voters as per last report,
November 6, 1895, .
2,209
Registered February 14, 1895, 5
February 21, 1895, 6
February 23, 1895, 14 25
2,234
Names dropped in February on account of deaths,
5
Total, 2,229
Names dropped from voting lists in Septem-
ber, not assessed for 1895, I53
2,076
Names registered and restored Oct. 3, 1895, I3
" 10, 1895, II
16
" 17, 1895, 43
6 6 66
" 26, 1895, 73 140
2,216
Deceased,
I
Total, November 1, 1895, 2,215
Divided into precincts as follows :
Precinct I,
. 480
Precinct 2,
· 893
Precinct 3,
· 842
Total,
. 2,215
309
REPORT OF THE REGISTRARS OF VOTERS.
WOMEN VOTERS.
Number of women voters per last report,
59
Registered October 10, 1895, 14
66 October 17, 1895, 23
66 October 26, 1895, . 165
202
261
Deceased,
2
Total, November 1, 1895, 259 Divided according to precincts as follows :
Precinct I,
49
Precinct 2,
I34
Precinct 3,
76
Total,
259
Respectfully submitted,
ALFRED HOCKING, WALTER BABB, VICTOR C. KIRMES, E. K. BORDMAN,
Registrars.
WARRANT.
To either of the Constables of the Town of Melrose, in the County of Middlesex : GREETING.
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify the inhabitants of the town of Melrose, qualified to vote in elections and town affairs, to meet at the Town Hall, on Monday, the second day of March, A. D. 1896, at 6 o'clock a. m., then and there to act on the following Articles, viz. :
. ARTICLE I. To choose a Moderator.
2. To bring in their votes for Town Officers; and in answer to the question "Shall licenses be granted for the sale of intoxicating liquors in this town ?" All ballots are to be furnished by the town, and will be distributed at the polls by officers duly appointed in accordance with provis- ions of laws accepted by the town. Polls to be kept open until 5.30 p. m.
3. To choose any other town officers deemed necessary, or required by law.
4. To authorize the Town Treasurer to borrow money, with the approval of the Selectmen, in anticipation of taxes.
5. To see if the town will authorize the Treasurer to hire money, with the approval of the Selectmen, for the purpose of renewing, replacing, or the payment of any loan or loans now existing.
6. To hear and act upon the report of the Finance Com- mittee, appointed at meeting November 18, 1895.
3II
WARRANT.
7. To determine the amount of money to be raised and appropriated to defray town charges for the ensuing year, and for payment of the town debt.
8. To fix the compensation of all officers and committees elected and appointed by the town.
9. To raise money for the use of water in hydrants, public buildings, etc., and for any other necessary expenses for the ensuing year.
IO. To determine the method by which the taxes for the year shall be collected.
II. To see if the town will vote to raise the sum of two hundred dollars ($200) for keeping in repair and decorating the graves of soldiers on Memorial Day.
12. To see if the town will appropriate a sum sufficient to place a marker of the Society of the Sons of the Ameri- can Revolution, at the grave of each revolutionary soldier or sailor buried in this town, the expense not to exceed one dollar ($1.00) each.
13. To see if the town will vote to direct the Selectmen to request or order the Lynn and Boston Street R. R. Co. to lay a double track on Main street, from Mt. Vernon street to Porter street. On petition of Harry Stevens and others.
14. To see if the town will instruct the Board of Select- men to confer with joint special committees of the City Councils of the city of Malden and the city of Everett, in relation to the matter of the extension of Lebanon street to a point intersecting Ferry street, or Broadway, in said Everett, and to consider the advisability of petitioning the County Commissioners to lay out such extension. On petition of George R. Jones and others.
15. To see what action, if any, the town will take with reference to the widening of the drain or brook, to its original width, running from Linwood avenue to the Ell
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WARRANT.
Pond brook, and clear the same from obstructions. On petition of Frank R. Upham and others.
16. To see if the town will appoint a committee with full authority to confer with the proper officials of the Boston and Maine Railroad, and present the necessity and justice of a reduction of the rates of fare, both of single passage and of the 50 and 100-ride books, between the various sta- tions of Melrose and Boston, and to co-operate with the other cities and towns within a fifteen-mile radius of Boston, on the line of the Maine system, to that end. On petition of Charles E. Todd and others.
17. To see if the town will grant to A. E. Rogers a tem- porary right of way over the town land, to the rear of his block on Franklin street. On petition of J. H. Draper and others.
18. To see if the town will properly drain the territory now damaged by the water running from Highland avenue, east of Sargent street to and beyond Franklin street. On petition of R. Philpot and others.
19. To see if the town will vote to pay the expense of furnishing bonds for the Treasurer, Collector of Taxes, or any other town officers, and raise or appropriate money for the same.
20. To see if the town will raise and appropriate a sum not exceeding five hundred dollars for the purpose of em- ploying counsel, who shall serve as attorney for the town, and furnish legal advice to the several officers and depart- ments when required. By request of Geo. L. Morse, Esq.
21. To see if the town will raise and appropriate the sum of two hundred dollars for the purpose of contracting with the Melrose Hospital, for the reception, care and treatment of persons who, by misfortune or poverty, require relief dur- ing temporary illness. By request of Geo. L. Morse, Esq.
313
WARRANT.
22. To see what action the town will take in the matter of allowing the town of Wakefield to connect with the main line of sewer at the town line in Greenwood street, for the purpose of admitting the territory comprising the village of Greenwood and Boyntonville to the North Metropolitan Sewerage System. By request of the Sewer Commissioners.
23. To see if the town will accept the provisions of an Act of the Legislature for 1896, entitled "An Act providing for the removal of the dead from the Old Burial Ground in Melrose," and fix a time for the removal of the remains and monuments, raise or appropriate money therefor, as pro- vided in said Act, and pass any other votes deemed neces- sary in connection with said acceptance and removal. By request of the Cemetery Committee.
24. To see if the town will accept the provisions of an Act of the Legislature for 1896, entitled "An Act to author- ize the Town of Melrose to incur additional indebtedness for the purpose of constructing a System of Sewerage," and authorize the issue of the bonds, notes or scrip con- templated in the Act, designate their denomination, length of time and interest, and pass any other votes necessary to carry out the will of the town. By request of the Sewer Commissioners.
25. To see if the town will vote to place a fire-alarm box at the corner of Bellevue avenue and Porter street. On petition of C. H. Adams and others.
26. To see if the town will vote to accept the following streets, as laid out by the Selectmen, viz .:
I. Street leading from Highland avenue to Richard- son road (so called), known as Henry avenue.
2. Street leading from Ashland street east, to Ash- land street west, on a circle, known as Rich- ardson road.
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WARRANT.
3. Street leading from Ashland street, west, to Win- throp place, known as Alpine street.
4. Street leading from Highland avenue, north, to Richardson road (so called), known as Ash- land street.
5. An extension of Ashland street, from Franklin street, north, to Highland avenue-in accord- ance with plan submitted.
6. An extension of Florence street, from Wyoming avenue, southerly to Russell street.
27. To hear and act upon the reports of committees, and for the transaction of any other business which may legally come before the meeting.
And you are directed to serve this warrant by posting attested copies thereof at the Town Hall, each of the post offices and depots in the town, not less than seven days before the day appointed for said meeting, and by leaving printed copies of the warrant at the dwellings of the legal voters before the day of meeting.
Hereof fail not, and make due return of this warrant, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time and place of said meeting.
Given under our hands this fourteenth day of February, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-six
DANIEL NORTON, EUGENE H. MOORE, JOHN P. DEERING, SIDNEY H. BUTTRICK, CHARLES W. COOK,
Selectmen of Melrose.
A true copy. Attest :
A. B. PIERCE, Constable.
CONTENTS.
Central Fire Station
66
66
Drain
74
Cleaveland Street
79
Contingent 66 Special
79 80
Fire Department
Health
Highway
Insurance
Interest.
Main Street Widening
Memorial Day
Military Aid
Numbering Buildings
Park Department
Police 66
Poor 66
Public Library
Records of Town Meetings
Registration of Voters
Salaries of Town Officers
School Department
Sewer Fund
II7 118 I20
Soldiers and Sailors Buried
Soldiers' Lots
I 20
Relief
I21 I22
State Aid
Steaını Road-Roller
I24
Street Lights
124
66
Signs
124 125
Taxes, County
125
66 Sewer
66 State
125 125 I 26 67
Town Clerk's Statistics
66 Debt Statement
I37
Expenses
73 I 26
66 Hall
66 Officers .
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87 88 91 92 93 94 94 94 95 95 98 103
17 308 105 107
Sidewalks
66 Sprinkling
Refunded
Page.
73
74
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Town Use of Water
Water Fund
Wyoming Cemetery
I30
Warrant
310
Report of Assessors
I42
Auditor
72 I45
66 Collector
Fire Engineers
213 I57
66 Inspector of Buildings
66 Park Commissioners
66
Overseers of Poor
66 School Committee
Selectinen
Sewer Commissioners
Superintendent
66 Superintendent of Streets
66
Town Clerk
66
66 Treasurer
66 Trustees of Public Library
199
Treasurer of Water Loan Sinking Fund
I4I
66 Water Commissioners
223
66 Water Loan Sinking Fund Commissioners
260
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I49 306 150 I47 165 7 263 293 I54 I7 I33
Chief of Police
66 Board of Healthı
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