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The appropriation allowed to be expended under the supervision of this department was somewhat in excess of that appropriated in other years. We feel, however, that the amount of the park appropriation should be still further increased to successfully cope with the demands of this department.
We especially urge an appropriation for a topographical survey of Merrymount Park, and for a definite plan of development for the guidance of future park boards.
Merrymount Park.
The long felt want of a locker building for the upper field and oval was realized during the past year in the form of a handsome terra cotta bungalow style of building, which also adds beauty to the front entrance to the park. Owing to the insufficiency of the money appropriated for the purpose of erecting this dressing building the matter of the inside finish had to be put over until this year. We hope that the new board will take this matter up at its earliest convenience and have the building ready for use as early as possible.
The parkways in the various parts of the park are in bad need of repair and the ever-increasing automobile traffic makes it almost impera- tive that something be done during the coming year.
Faxon Park.
The donation of this property to our citizens will be realized and more greatly appreciated by our future generations. It is too bad that the city is not in the position financially to make this property to the people of the present day what it will be twenty-five years hence.
Safford Park.
This property has now become one of the most attractive features of this residential section of the city. We wish to extend our thanks to the pupils of the Wollaston School who have so kindly contirbuted and co- operated in the upkeep of this property.
Public Bathhouse.
This popular institution had during the past year perhaps its most successful year since its opening. If it is possible we believe that it would be advisable for the new board to in some way relieve the present crowded conditions in the ladies' quarters. Mr. John Starr who has had charge of
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our bathhouse ever since this has been a part of this department is now in charge of the new Fore River clubhouse and it will be incumbent upon the new board to secure a new head for this institution. We hope that the new board will be able to secure some one to fill this important position in the same capable and efficient manner as in past years.
Playgrounds.
The numerous advantages of supervised playgrounds are readily recognized by all. During the past year we conducted five separate super- vised playgrounds. This was two more than conducted in any previous year. We recommend that these playgrounds be continued this year. We also wish to recommend to the new board that they consider the ad- visability of in some manner providing new playgrounds in Wards 1, '3 and 4, which we feel are very much needed.
The average daily attendance during the past year was over one thousand.
Nearly fifteen hundred children attended the annual field day and closing exercises. We regret that in past years greater interest has not been manifested in these exercises, and we hope that in some way this difficulty will be overcome this year and these exercises receive the con- sideration from the citizens of the city which they deserve.
In closing we wish to extend our thanks to the Wollaston Women's Club for the $100 which it so generously contributed for the work of our department. ' We also desire to at this time express our appreciation of the kind co-operative spirit displayed during the year by all of the em- ployees of this department of the city government.
Respectfully submitted,
MATTHEW NICOLL, Chairman, RUSSELL T. BATES, Secretary, C. EATON PIERCE, Members of the Park Board, City of Quincy ..
REPORT OF BOARD OF HEALTH.
January 1, 1917.
The Board of Health respectfully submits the following report for the year 1916.
The following is a table comparing the contagious diseases reported to the Board of Health for the last ten years:
1907
1908
1909
1910
1911
1912
1913
1914
1915
1916
Total
Diphtheria
78 136
71
ɔ̄5
70
51
76
82
125
60
S04
Scarlet fever .
50
67
44
72 141
37
59 185
66 249
970
Typhoid fever
22
32
27
23
S
31
15
21
9
210
Measles
37
59 141 307 275
80 320
170
474
91 1954
Cerebrospinal meningitis
1
2
1
1
2
10
Tuberculosis.
34
57
46
39
33
35
68
4S
57
91
508
Smallpox
1
1
3
3
10
20
13
13
1
9
82
Whooping cough .
2
-1
19
15
34
16
109
19
25
49
295
Chicken pox.
1
8
14
27
34
63
26
49
52
277
Anterio poliomyelitis.
?
5
1
16
1
3
66
94
Mumps.
22
39
83
5
3
183
Totals
231 365 357 538 615 303 796 642 832 710 5389
CONTAGIOUS DISEASES REPORTED TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH BY MONTHS, 1916.
Jan.
Feb.
Mar.
April
May
June
July
Aug.
Sept.
Oct.
Nov.
Dec.
Total
Diphtheria .
3
4
2
1
5
11
4
2
S
S
12
60
Scarlet fever.
25
37
54
57
43
11
S
1
9
1
249
Typhoid fever
1
.
.
.
.
-
1
1
1
1
2
1
91
Tuberculosis
(pulmonary)
9
3
5
1
9
12
11
9
5
2
11
9
86
Tuberculosis (other forms)
Mumps
. .
.
.
.
1
1
1
3
9
Whooping cough.
1
5
12
1
2
1
1
5
3
5 2 2 19-101100110
2
66
Chicken pox .
5
18
10
10
1
1
5
.
52
Totals.
52
82,111
84
66
46
41
17
32
68
45
66 710
.
2
9
Measles.
5
15
27
11
-
1
1
3
.
.
24
34
Ophthalmia.
-
49
Anterio poliomyelitis. .
2
1
10
3
2
5
.
3
.
.
1
1
1
Rabies
1
Ophthalmia neonatorum.
3
1
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DEATHS BY AGES, 1916.
(Stillbirths excluded.)
Male Female Total
Under 1 day
3
4
7
1-2 days.
11
. .
11
2-3 days. .
1
2
3
3 days-1 week.
4
1
5
1-2 weeks
3
3
6
2-3 weeks
1
4
5
3 weeks-1 month.
2
1
3
1-2 months
3
2
5
2-3 months
3
4
7
3-6 months
2
2
4
6-9 months
9
3
12
9-12 months
1
5
6
1 year
7
6
13
2 years
5
5
10
3 years.
3
3
6
4 years
3
2
5
5-9 years
3
7
10
10-14 years
6
7
13
15-19 years.
3
3
6
20-24 years
8
10
18
25-29 years.
16
5
21
30-34 years.
7
5
12
35-39 years
14
15
29
40-44 years
6
7
13
45-49 years
16
3
19
50-54 years
14
7
21
55-59 years
12
7
19
60-64 years
16
9
25
65-69 years.
12
9
21
70-74 years.
12
15
27
75-79 years.
13
14
27
80-84 years.
4
17
21
85-89 years.
5
5
10
90-94 years
1
1
2
Unknown
2
. .
2
Totals
231
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424
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CAUSES OF DEATHS.
(Stillbirths excluded.)
Heart disease
Arterio sclerosis
64 38
Accident (auto)
6
Accidert (railroad)
2
Accident (other).
22
Pneumonia (lobar)
2.2
Pneumonia (broncho)
27
Bronchitis.
3
Disease of brain
24
Tuberculosis (pulmonary)
35
Tuberculosis (menen)
5
Tuberculosis (all other)
1
Disease of kidneys
13
Cancer
30
Scarlet fever
3
Old age.
5
Enteritis (over 2 years)
2
Enteritis (under 2 years)
6
Diabetes
4
Influenza
1
Septicæmia.
6
Meningitis
6
Peritonitis
6
Syphilis
2
Anterio poliomyelitis
16
Suicide.
5
Appendicitis.
1
Acute alcoholism
2
Diphtheria
1
Causes not specified
60
424
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CONTAGIOUS DISEASES REPORTED TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH BY WARDS, 1916.
1916
1
2
3
4
5
6
Tot.
Diphtheria
12
8
26
6
2
6
60
Scarlet fever
31
17
71
72
33
25
249
Typhoid fever
4
1
1
2
1
9
Measles.
22
8
17
2
30
12
91
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
14|
15
17
28
6
6
86
Tuberculosis (other forms)
1
1
2
1
. .
.
5
Mumps.
15
4
8
1
4
2
34
Chicken pox .
6
18
15
10
3
. .
52
Ophthalmia neonatorum
4
1
2
1
1
9
Whooping cough.
4
9
5
10
19
2
49
Anterio poliomyelitis
13
12
21
10
4
6
66
126
94
185
143
101
61
710
RETURN OF DEATHS, 1916. (Stillbirths excluded.)
1916
By Months
Male
Female
Amer.
Foreign
Provin.
Un- known
January
43
23
20
31
7
5
February.
34
20
14
22
8
4
. .
March.
46
23
23
28
12
6
. .
April
47
24
23
25
16
6
. .
May
22
12
10
15
6
1
. .
June
30
18
12
16
10
4
.
July.
35
21
14
20
10
5
. .
August .
23
15
8
12
8
3
. .
September
41
20
21
31
7
3
. .
October
37
22
15
30
7
. .
2
December
37
21
16
26
11
2
Totals
424
233
191
284
103
37
6
Death rate per 1000 based on population of 40,674
10.49
Total number of deaths from all causes, stillbirths excluded. 424
Total number of deaths from stillbirths .
56
See Auditor's Report for statement of receipts and payments.
. .
2
November.
29
14
15
28
1
.
.
Sex
According to Nationality
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF PLUMBING.
January 1, 1917.
To the Board of Health, Quincy, Mass .:
Gentlemen: As Inspector of Plumbing I have the honor to submit my twenty-third annual report.
Number of Permits Issued by the Month.
January
39
February
36
March
46
April
56
May
83
June
79
July
73
August
77
September
55
October
54
November
65
December .
27
Total.
695
Nature of Buildings for which Permits Were Issued by Month. January.
New dwellings
24
Old dwellings
7
Business blocks
2
Garage
1
Grain elevator
1
Store.
1
Alterations.
3
New dwellings connected to sewer .
19
New dwellings connected to cesspools.
5
Garage connected to sewer
1
Stores connected to sewer
1
Old dwellings connected to sewer .
4
Old dwellings connected to cesspool
1
February.
New dwellings
25
Old dwellings
2
New dwellings connected to sewer .
21
New dwellings connected to cesspools
1
Old dwellings connected to cesspools.
2
March.
New dwellings
28
Old dwellings
6
Alterations .
9
Stores . .
2
Business blocks
.
. .
1
Alterations 9
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New dwellings connected to sewer
24
New dwellings connected to cesspools 4
Old dwellings connected to sewer 4
Store connected to sewer
1
April.
New dwellings
Old dwellings.
Restaurant
Old beach cottage.
1 1
New beach cottage.
1
Milk room
Hotel .
Alterations .
New dwellings connected to sewer .
21
New dwellings connected to cesspool
6 12 4
Old dwellings connected to cesspools
1
Store connected to sewer .
1
New beach cottage connected to sewer .
1
Dispensary connected to sewer .
1
New beach cottage connected to cesspool
1 1
Milk room connected to cesspool .
1
May.
New dwellings
46
Old dwellings
14
Old beach cottages
6
Stores .
2
New beach cottages
3 1 1
Offices
2
Alterations.
8
New dwellings connected to sewer.
28
New dwellings connected to cesspools
17
Old dwellings connected to sewer .
7
Old dwellings connected to cesspools.
5
Factory connected to sewer .
2
Society building connected to sewer
1
Garage connected to sewer
1
Offices connected to sewer .
2
New beach cottage connected to sewer. .
1
New beach cottage connected to cesspools .
2
June.
New dwellings
39
Old dwellings .
20
New beach cottages.
2
Garages
5
Stores
4
.
28 18 1
Store
1 1 4
Old dwellings connected to sewer
Old beach cottage connected to cesspools
Hotel connected to sewer
Society building
Garage
200
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Church
Halls
1 2
Foundry
1
Office.
1
Old beach cottage.
Alterations.
2
New dwellings connected to sewer .
27
New dwellings connected to cesspools.
14
Old dwellings connected to sewer .
13
Old dwellings connected to cesspools.
5
New beach cottages connected to cesspools.
Old beach cottages connected to cesspools.
1
Stores connected to sewer .
3
Church connected to sewer .
1
Public hall connected to sewer
1
Factory connected to sewer .
1
Office building connected to sewer
1
July.
New dwellings
35
Old dwellings
15
New beach cottages .
8
Old beach cottages
3
Hospitals
2
Church.
1
Stores.
4
Factories .
3
New dwellings connected to sewer .
32
New dwellings connected to cesspools.
3
Old dwellings connected to sewer . . Old dwellings connected to cesspools.
2
New beach cottages connected to sewer .
2
Old beach cottages connected to sewer. .
1
New beach cottages connected to cesspools.
2
Church connected to sewer .
1
Hospital connected to sewer
1
Factory connected to sewer .
1
Stores connected to sewer
. . . .. .
2
August.
New dwellings.
46
Old dwellings.
17
Old beach cottages .
1
New beach cottages.
1
Schools.
3
Laundry .
1
Sailors' Home
1
Stores.
3
Alterations.
4
New dwellings connected to sewer.
32
Old dwellings connected to cesspools
17
Old dwellings connected to sewer .
..
6
Alterations
12
New beach cottages connected to cesspools.
6
. .
3
Garage connected to cesspools.
2
1
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New beach cottages connected to sewer .
New beach cottages connected to cesspools
Old beach cottages connected to sewer . .
Old beach cottages connected to cesspools
1
Store connected to sewer . .
1
Laundry connected to sewer
1
School connected to sewer.
1
September.
New dwellings
Old dwellings
27 14
Offices
1
Factory
2
Society building
1
Store. .
1
Business blocks.
3
Alterations .
6
New dwellings connected to sewer .
17 6 8
Old dwellings connected to sewer.
4
Office connected to sewer.
1
Factory connected to sewer .
1
Clubhouse connected to sewer
1
Church connected to sewer
1
Barn connected to cesspool.
1
October.
New dwellings
25 18
Business blocks
1
Theatre
1
Stores .
1
Office .
1
Factory .
1
Storehouses
2 1
Foundry
1
Garage.
. . .
Alterations
New dwellings connected to sewer . 19
Old dwellings connected to cesspools
6
Old dwellings connected to sewer .
7
Old dwellings connected to cesspools.
4
Theatre connected to sewer . .
1
Storehouse connected to sewer
1
Garage connected to sewer.
1
....
November.
New dwellings
38
Old dwellings
15
Factory. .
1
Society buildings
. .
2
.
1 6
Church.
.
Old dwellings
New dwellings connected to cesspools.
Old dwellings connected to cesspools
Sailors' Homes connected to cesspools.
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Old beach cottage
1
Business block
1
Stablc.
1
Factories
2
Alterations .
4
New dwellings connected to sewer .
29
New dwellings connected to cesspools
6
Old dwellings connected to sewer .
12
Old dwellings connected to cesspools.
2
Factory connected to sewer .
2
Society building connected to cesspool .
1
Old beach cottage connected to cesspool.
1
Stable connected to sewer.
1
Garage connected to sewer
1
December.
New dwellings
12
Old dwellings .
8
Office building
1
Church .
1
Factories
3
Alterations.
2
New dwellings connected to scwer.
9
New dwellings connected to cesspools .
3
Old dwellings connected to scwer .
1
Old dwellings connected to cesspools
7
Office building connected to sewer
1
Church connected to sewer .
1
Factories connected to sewer
3
In tenement houses when water closets are installed it is quite common to locate them in the cellars of the same. This in my opinion should be restricted by regulations of the Board of Health. The majority of cellars when used for this purpose are, on account of insufficient light and proper ventilation, from a sanitary point unfit for use as a toilet room. I would recommend that water closets cannot hereafter be placed in the cellar of any dwelling without a permit in writing first having been obtained from the Board of Health.
In the year 1914 the Board of Health had an order introduced into the City Council asking that a charge be made for permits to perform plumbing work. For some reasons the order failed to pass. In some cities in the State a charge is made for all permits issued for this purpose and I think that the same should be required in our city.
A fee is now charged for a permit to build a building, also a permit to install the electric wires in the same, the amount received for permits helping to reimburse the city for the expense that this work creates.
If it is necessary to charge for permits to build a building or to install the electric wires in the same for the reason given, I think that the same should apply for a permit to do plumbing work.
Respectfully submitted,
J. J. KENILEY, Inspector of Plumbing.
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF MILK.
January 18, 1917.
To His Honor, the Mayor, Quincy, Mass.
Dear Sir: Each year I have urged the necessity of a more thorough inspection of our milk supply in Quincy, but such an inspection would require practically the entire time of an inspector. Under the present circumstances this of course would be impossible, as no man could be expected to devote the necessary time on a salary of $150 per year and an annual appropriation of $100, out of which must come the cost of analytical work, licenses, printing and other incidental expenses.
It is my honest conviction that the citizens of Quincy should have their milk supply inspected more often than it is at present possible under the circumstances. All the dairies in the sixteen square miles in Quincy and surrounding towns must be inspected, samples taken to ascertain whether the milk is adulterated, below the standard, or preservative added, and whether it contains more than 500,000 bacteria per cubic centimeter.
It is only necessary to call your attention to a case of one of the largest producers of milk in Quincy. In his herd of 125 cows were some that were giving off streptocci and bacillus coli in such numbers that the physicians in Quincy were reporting cases of septic sore throat and in- testinal disorders among young children.
The cows in this particular case were put in groups of five and samples of their milk taken for analysis. In this way it was possible to pick out the offending animals, which were either destroyed or sold for beef. I would, therefore, recommend that if in your judgment the city could pay an analytical chemist $1800 per year and equip a laboratory in the present dispensary at a cost of $300 and with an annual appropriation of about $500 you would no doubt have a department that would be the equal of any in the State. As it would be utterly impossible for me to devote my entire time to this work, I would most gladly resign if the above sug- gestions meet with your approval.
Yours respectfully,
DANIEL SCOULER, JR., Inspector of Milk.
Quincy, Mass., January 1, 1917.
To the Board of Health,
Gentlemen; It is estimated that there are 7,300,000,000 gallons of milk produced annually in the United States. While this figure seems large, it only allows for six-tenths of a pint of milk to each individual. Milk in New England forms about sixteen per cent of the total food of the average American family. While adults consume a large quantity of milk, infants and children use the greater portion, as milk is the principal article of diet up to five years of age.
Of this enormous quantity of milk produced Quincy consumes daily about 12,000 quarts, supplied by 48 milkmen who deliver direct to the consumer or through the 125 stores licensed to sell milk.
Each year I have urged the necessity of a more thorough inspection of our milk supply in Quincy, but such an inspection would require prac- tically the entire time of an inspector. Under the present circumstances this, of course, would be impossible, as no man could be expected to devote
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the necessary time on a salary of $150 per year and an annual appropria- tion of $100, out of which must come the cost of analytical work, licenses, printing and other incidental expenses.
It is my honest conviction that the citizens of Quincy should have their milk supply inspected more often than is at present possible under the circumstances. All the dairies in the sixteen square miles in Quincy and surrounding towns must be inspected, samples taken to ascertain whether the milk is adulterated, below the State standard, or preservative added, and whether it contains more than 500,000 bacteria per cubic centimeter. It is only necessary to call your attention to a case of one of the largest producers of milk in Quincy. In his herd of 125 cows were some that were giving off streptocci and bacillus coli in such numbers that the physicians in Quincy were reporting cases of septic sore throat and intestinal disorders among young children. The cows in this particular case were put in groups of five and samples of their milk taken for analysis. In this manner it was possible to pick out the offending animals, which were either sold for beef or destroyed. As an additional safeguard I sincerely believe in pasteurizing. By pasteurizing I mean heating the milk to 145 degrees and holding it at that temperature for thirty minutes. By this means the bacterial germs of typhoid, diphtheria, scarlet fever, septic sore throat and tuberculosis are killed and the high bacterial count is reduced. I would, therefore, recommend that the city hire an analytical chemist at a salary of about $1800 per year and equip a laboratory in the present dispensary at a cost of $300 and with an annual appropriation of about $500, you would no doubt have a department that would be the equal of any in the State.
The average of samples taken were 3.80 per cent for butter fat, 12.92 for milk solids and 175,000 bacteria per cubic centimeter. No preserva- tives and coloring matter were found.
For list of expenditures and receipts see Auditor's Report.
Respectfully submitted,
DANIEL SCOULER, JR., Inspector of Milk.
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF MEATS AND PROVISIONS.
To the Board of Health, Quincy, Mass.
December 31, 1916.
Gentlemen: Owing to Mr. Walter G. Field's resigning December 1, 1915, I was appointed Inspector of Meats and Provisions by Gustave B. Bates, Mayor, January 1, 1916. The population has grown very fast the past few years, which means more stores and markets of all kinds. in every section of our city. For that reason, I find more time and at- tention must be given to inspection work. All complaints that have been made to me or the office of the Board of Health were investigated at once and records made of the same, on file at the office.
I wish to thank our marketmen for the courtesy they have shown me the past year. The citizens of our city can feel assured that our markets will be kept in accordance with all rules and regulations of the Board of Health.
Number of inspections for the year.
478
Meats and Vegetables Condemned as Unfit for Food.
Pounds of beef .
26
Pounds of corned beef
70
Pounds of lamb.
47
Pounds of fresh pork.
35
Pounds of hamburg
2
Pounds of liver . .
15
Pounds of poultry .
40
Pounds of sausages
28
Pounds of lobsters
6
Bushel of cauliflower
1
Appropriation.
$75.00
Expended by me during the year 1916:
Automobile hire.
$19.00
Carfares
16.00
Telephone
10.00
Printing
5.50
Clerical services
5.00
Total expense of department to December 31, 1916.
55.50
Balance of appropriation on December 31, 1916.
$19.50
Respectfully submitted, HOWARD ROGERS, Inspector of Meats and Provisions_
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS.
To His Honor, Mayor Whiton:
I herewith submit my annual report for the term of my office for the year 1916.
Cows.
A part of the annual inspection had been made by the late Dr. Abele, whom I succeeded, so that for that part I cannot report. The condition of the stables is generally satisfactory and the cattle in good physical con- dition but one tubercular cow being found during the year.
Horses.
Glanders would appear to be exterminated as no cases were found and only one suspect reported, and that upon examination was released.
Hogs.
No contagious diseases found among the few hogs owned in the city. Respectfully submitted, J. H. GARDNER, JR., Inspector of Animals for Quincy.
REPORT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR.
January 1, 1917.
Hon. Joseph L. Whiton, Mayor,
Quincy, Mass.
Dear Sir: I herewith submit my annual report for the year 1916.
Yours respectfully, WARREN S. PARKER, Inspector of Buildings.
Permits Issued.
Number of permits issued January 1 to December 1, 1916, inclusive 932
Estimated Valuation
321 Dwellings
$1,031,072.00
23 Cottages .
12,550.00
23 Mercantile
217,675.00
14 Manufacturing
165,165.00
30 Stables, etc.
6,116.00
166 Auto houses.
41,602.00
240 Alterations
221,683.00
64 Removals.
32,072.00
46 Miscellaneous
414,806.00
5 Elevators
10,046.00
Total
$2,112,787.00
Statement.
Cash received each month for permits issued January 1 to December 31, 1916, inclusive, and paid to the city treasurer:
January .
$72.50
February
51.00
March
81.50
April
234.50
May
226.50
June .
238.00
July
200.50
August.
286.00
September
136.00
October
141.00
November
86.50
December
107.00
Total
$1,861.00
207
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF WIRES.
Quincy, Mass., December 30, 1916.
Hon. Gustave B. Bates,
Mayor of Quincy.
Dear Sir; I herewith submit my annual report for the year 1916 as provided by City Ordinance No. 105, Section 2.
Number of permits issued to electrical contractors from January 3 to December 30, inclusive. 817
Number issued for which no fee was collected .
186
(The work did not amount to ten dollars as Section 31, Ordinance 105 provided.)
Total number
1003
Total inspections 1092
Number of certificates of inspection issued to Quincy Electric Light & Power Co. for service . 799
Cash received for permits issued from January 3, 1916, to December 30, 1916, inclusive .
$817
February
$20.00
August
$74.00
March.
59.00
September. 84.00
April
83.00
October
71.00
May
92.00
November
99.00
June
87.00
December
51.00
July.
97.00
$817.00
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES W. HANSCOM, Inspector of Wires.
208
REPORT OF THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT.
May 25, 1917
To His Honor, Joseph L. Whiton, Mayor of the City of Quincy.
Dear Sir: The seventeenth annual report of the Engineering Depart- ment for the year ending December 31, 1916, is hereby submitted.
The following is a statement of the work done by the department during the year.
At the request of property owners on accepted streets, street lines and grades have been given in front of 124 estates.
Plans and estimates have been prepared for the City Council or Council Committees as follows:
Acceptance of private ways 35
Establishment of building lines 3
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