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DATE
NAME
YRS.
MOS.
DAYS
23
Stillborn
24
Judson D. Jonah
36
2
23
25
Mary L. Salisbury
93
8
25
28
Stillborn
Apr.
2
Walter I. Low
11
2
Mary E. Baker
54
4
Antonia P. Sansone
39
6
5
Helmi Mononen
3
10
29
8
John I. Martin
1
9
2
10
Patrick Foley
53
15
John F. Mahoney
26
8
19
John Glennon
51
29
20
- Stillborn
22
John T. Kelley
49
25
Norton
25
Thomas F. Lawernce
70
5
26
Jane Wilkins
46
26
Lucy E. Thayer
83
10
5
May
1
Elizabeth Culver
9
15
3
Amilda James
76
5
Henry R. Ellis
65
9
23
12
Ellen Mckenzie
71
18
14
Joseph A. Collins
65
27
Isaac Ellis
83
8
June 2
James Kaler
54
8
22
2
Stillborn
4
Roy G. Holmberg
1
4
6
7
Bridget Curran
90
14
11
Ruth Anthony
11
14
Teddy Johnson
4
7
24
Dennis Collins
76
DEATHS RECORDED IN THE TOWN OF NORWOOD, 1910.
DATE
NAMES
YRS.
MOS.
DAYS
14
Carl H. Soderstrom
3
1
16
25
Stillborn
30
Stillborn
July
2
Georgiana E. Ingraham
62
9
10
3
William A. Bigelow
50
2
20
16
Elvin Marsh
1
7
27
17
Bridget Walsh
23
5
14
28
Edward J. Connolly
21
Aug.
1
John J. Kelter
4
4
4
John Tracy
4
22
4
Edward Leonard
6
8
8
Joseph P. Hamlin
78
1
30
14
Unnamed
21
James Keefe
33
Sept.
2
Lillian Seiden
12
3
Stillborn
11
Otto Salonen
23
13
Hannah M. Macmunn
57
9
11
18
Helen E. Greenleaf
51
4
22
18
Anthony Jakie
5
26
21
Annie Kruneably
7
21
Adele A. Howard
10
19
26
John Farnsworth
55
3
19
30
Alice M. Vance
14
5
Oct.
2
Stillborn
12 Michael D. Creed
54
10
25
12
George Taylor
62
15
Catharine Slocomb
84
20
16
Joseph Connolly
16
- Stillborn
.
5
22
Thira B. M. Tolander
DEATHS RECORDED IN THE TOWN OF NORWOOD, 1910.
DATE
NAME
YRS.
MOS.
DAYS
23
Mary E. Hoar
74
10
29
Stillborn
Nov.
6
William Tobin
76
3
25
7
Mary Folan
7
14
14
Morris Leonard
5
2
25
16
Stillborn
3
7
19
Michael Griffen
57
21
William F. Walsh
35
11
13
27
Stillborn
28
Thomas Casey
84
10
29
Dec.
10
George P. Hartshorn
63
7
17
Elie E. Routala
15
27
Amanda Allen
48
29
Nancy Guild
90
1
3
20
Timothy Foley
Fifth Annual Report
OF THE
Sewer Commissioners
OF THE
TOWN OF NORWOOD
REPORT OF SEWER COMMISSIONERS.
To the Citizens of Norwood:
The Sewer Commissioners herewith submit their fifth an- nual report.
The Commissioners organized this year with the choice of Marcus M. Alden, chairman; Cornelius M. Callahan, secretary ; Joseph E. Conley, clerk.
During the last year about two miles of sewers have been constructed. It is the custom generally in towns and cities to let out such work on bids and have the work done by contractors. It is our good fortune to have in our employ as superintendent a man who is especially fitted for that kind of work and your board decided that it would be for the best interests of the town to have the work done under his supervision. The results attained have fully justified the plan. The cost of construction, $14,829.33, is much lower than the estimate of our engineer; the work has been done in a more thorough manner and the streets left in a much better condition than if the work had been done under contract.
In the report of last year the board recommended that sewers be constructed in the following streets and estimated the cost as $14,940:
Cottage street, from Washington street to Nichols street. Vernon street, from Washington street to Nichols street. Hoyle street, from Washington street to Winslow avenue. Douglass avenue, from Washington street to Winslow avenue.
Walnut avenue, from Washington street to Winslow avenue. Winter and Bullard from Washington to Beacon street.
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During the progress of the work it was thought wise for reasons of economy, and because of the very reasonable requests of abuttors and advice of the Board of Health to exceed our recommendation in some cases, and we did so, carrying the sewer through to Walpole street, on Walnut avenue, an item of 837 feet beyond our estimate; 153 feet on Hoyle street; 195 feet on Winslow avenue; and 286 feet on Maple street. The cost of the whole work was $14,829.33.
The total length of sewer pipe laid to date, exclusive of underdrains is 59,005.9 feet, or 11.2 miles.
The total length of underdrain laid is 38,695 feet, or 7.5 miles.
The total cost of the system to date, exclusive of particular sewers and including sewer beds and equipments is $216,283.63.
Assessments.
It may be of interest to the property holders of the town to know that 738 parcels of real estate have been assessed a sewer tax amounting in all to $81,937.69. Of this sum the assess- ments levied this year amount to $13,322.17. The amount of the assessments collected during the fiscal year 1910 is $14,141.84 and this added to what had been collected previously, makes a total of $39,705.82.
Of the 127 parcels assessed this year 37 only have been ap- portioned.
In regard to the payment of assessments, the board takes the liberty of making this suggestion; namely: that those pro- perty owners who can without inconvenience pay the entire assessments on their property in one payment should do so. This would furnish the department with a fund for further and necessary extensions; and save the necessity of issuing notes or bonds. And this brings us naturally to the matter of exten- sions for the year 1911.
The balance in the sewer treasury as shown by our financial statement is $16,960.72. From this amount must be paid the
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sum of $7,340.00 for interest in outstanding bonds, and $2,500.00 for maintenance; leaving a balance of $7,120.72 for new con- struction. This sum is not large enough to warrant us under- taking any comprehensive extension of the system this year, although the sewer is greatly needed in the Cedar street dis- trict. The engineer's estimate for this work is $10,000.00. We recommend an extension of 500 feet on Nahatan street above Prospect street and 350 feet on New Washington street from Dean street. The probable cost of this work will be $2,000.00. The balance in the treasury after paying for this work will not be sufficient to complete the Cedar street section; and it does not seem best to start the work, but rather to allow the balance to remain in the treasury until with the increase coming from payments of assessment we will have a fund sufficient to com- plete the section. The amount of sewer bonds outstanding is $186,000.00.
MARCUS M. ALDEN, CORNELIUS M. CALLAHAN. PATRICK J. LYDON.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF SEWER DEPARTMENT.
General Account.
Receipts.
Balance in treasury, Feb. 1, 1910, $28,533 24
Frank A. Fales, rent of boiler, 66 11
Michael Long, rent of boiler, 20 00
Board of Health, labor and pipe,
134 51
Interest on Deposits, 560 87
Geo. O. Capen, acct. of assessments,
14,141 84
-
- -$43,456 57
Expenditures. Administration.
I. J. Bernier, map cab net, 6 00
N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co., service,
21 70
C. B. Horgan, team, 11 00
Norwood Furniture Co., cuspidores,
1 50
Milton H. Howard, boards,
99
Joseph E. Conley, railroad fares and stamps, 5 02
James F. Dunne, stationery,
4 50
Mrs. N. Shyne, service,
3 00
Lewis D. Thorp, Engineer, service,
178 10
Municipal Light Department, fixture,
50
Ambrose Bros., printing, 44 50
M. M. Alden, sa ary,
150 00
P. J. Lydon, salary,
$150 00
C. M. Callahan, salary,
150 00
$726 81
Interest on Bonds.
Harold W. Gay, treasurer, $7,540 00
Maintenance.
Joseph E. Conley pay roll,
$552 55
T. B. Mulvehill, team,
169 00
Harold L. Bond Co., supplies,
27 28
Joseph E. Conley, salary,
1,500 00
T. O. Metcalf, book,
6 00
Beaver Coal & Grain Co., grass seed
7 64
John Nugent, teams,
33 00
Mrs. C. A. Rhoades, 1 year rent of land
75 00
John P. Welch, care of office,
60 00
New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co., service,
6 40
Norwood Gas Co., coke,
5 50
Parker Bros., supplies,
7 92
L. G. Marston, express,
7 95
$2,458 24
Construction.
Joseph E. Conley, pay roll,
$9,435 70
T. B. Mulvehill, teams,
245 00
Harold L. Bond Co., supplies,
553 25
James M. Folan, rubber boots,
75 50
Joseph E. Conley, freight,
4 13
Beaver Coal & Grain Co., teams and coal,
283 59
Parker Bros., tools and supplies,
321 81
Waldo Bros., pipe,
459 64
David W. Lewis, pipe,
369 87
H. A. Morse & Co., lumber,
32 10
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Merrimac Iron Foundry Co., castings, $227 60
Mansfield Lumber Co., brick, 290 86
N.Y., N.H. & H. R.R. Co., freight, 468 33
Ingersoll, Sergeant Drill Co., rock drilling machine, 246 28
J. M. Kelliher, teams,
380 16
Milton H. Howard, lumber,
2 03
Michael Burke, team,
6 35
Wm. E. Allen, truck,
74 60
Frank A. Fales & Co., cement,
101 63
Wm. D. Huntoon & Co., supplies,
7 78
Crown Chemical Co., oil,
5 50
Foye Nat. Wood Working Co., tool box and toilet,
23 27
D. J. McCarthy, teams,
176 71
Adams Express Co.,
70
Lewis D. Thorp, Engineering Service,
1,348 12
Herbert Tucker, glass,
2 65
C. E. Smeltzer, glass,
4 30
James M. Murphy, teams,
2 10
Spear & Smith, brick,
48 95
I. T. Snow, oil,
14 44
Wm. E. Allen, iron rods,
85
John F. Callahan, insurance,
636 36
Joseph E. Conley, supplies,
3 25
-$15,853 41
Particular Sewers.
Receipts.
Balance in treasury, Feb. 1, 1910, $227 33
Deposits in Payment of Particular Sewers.
August Rettburg, $84 75
Mary J. Sears, 26 40
9
Edward P. Tucker,
$27 85
Harriet A. M. Fuller,
1 27 52
John Barrett,
24 88
W. W. Dexter,
65 78
B. McCarthy,
17 16
Warren Bird,
20 68
Patrick Roach,
22 93
Mrs. A. L. Turner,
38 41
James C. Haddon, trustee,
54 12
Catherine Crowley,
18 92
Jeremiah Donovan,
18 09
Michael Gibson,
22 00
Mrs. Annie Fitzgerald,
37 62
James P. Sullivan,
101 36
Harold W. Baker,
17 87
Carl Anderson,
13 42
J. W. Conger,
97 59
Harold W. Gay,
20 90
Robert W. Wallace,
39 07
August Rettburg,
12 60
Edward H. Morrell,
43 47
I. M. Kady,
40 96
Joseph T. Probert,
16 50
Forrest M. Douglas,
15 95
Wm. T. Whedon,
43 78
H. T. Walker, trustee,
54 80
Daniel Collins,
45 01
John H. Donohue,
193 71
Elihu G. Loomis, trustee,
133 32
C. H. Carter, agent,
30 69
Harold W. Gay,
29 48
Eben Norton,
28 71
Walter Smith,
68 20
James M. Folan,
32 80
Ethel M. Folsom,
20 48
10
Daniel E. Callahan,
$26 01
Fred E. Colburn,
18 31
Arthur N. Hartshorn,
21 69
Frederick S. Baston,
2 00
John F. Callahan,
17 49
George F. Willett,
291 06
John Macauley,
34 76
Edward Rooney,
48 53
Mary A. Pratt,
26 31
Amelia Zapff,
36 87
N. A. Folsom,
24 55
Clara F. Gay,
25 76
Patrick F. Mahoney,
21 80
Sarah P. Boyden,
25 43
Patrick Folan,
13 53
Emily Hall Wellington,
22 68
Mrs. M. L. Callahan,
29 04
E. E. Winslow, trustee,
155 84
Mary F. Sumner,
38 96
Town of Norwood,
23 87
Ida Phelps,
31 26
Patrick Kelly,
37 42
Chas. W. Guy,
28 33
Darby Foley,
22 00
Coleman McDonough,
43 23
A. W. Tannehill,
24 66
Bridget Oldham,
24 11
Mrs. Geo. A. O'Brien,
2 00
George H. O'Brien,
2 00
Edward B. Pendergast,
24 31
First Congregational Church Society,
282 53
Charles W. Rich,
194 26
Olga C. Sodustrom,
29 28
C. V. Kelley,
19 16
John Schuster,
21 58
11
Nicola Mascel,
$15 00
Lyman F. Bigelow,
69 65
Wm. F. Baker,
69 96
Mrs. G. F. Deane,
35 00
J. E. Everett,
35 42
H. F. Walker, trustee,
27 83
Mary Tobin,
22 66
Reuben Beck,
21 78
J. C. Murphy,
40 37
Mrs. S. C. Davenport,
58 43
Andrew Curran,
22 11
Orrin T. Leach,
22 13
Frederick S. Baston,
2 00
Daniel Lee,
22 13
Wm. F. Baker,
38 33
E. Chamberlain,
19 60
Patrick Flaherty,
15 29
Patrick Foley,
21 47
Frank S. Ellis,
26 31
Mrs. A. M. Day,
343 44
Mary Roach,
15 51
J. A. Brennan,
32 00
E. Chamberlain,
38 02
C. H. Greenwood,
50 20
Wm. E. McNaught,
22 22
Edgar W. Spear,
26 73
C. A. Hubbard,
38 06
Forrest M. Douglass,
28 90
John J. Conley,
34 10
Arthur S. Hartwell,
22 66
Ellen McDonough,
37 51
Horace T. Atwood,
76 94
Thomas Casey,
25 85
Chas. T. Wheelock,
17 49
Francis L. Rooney,
22 55
12
Lawrence Fahy,
$24 33
Herbert N. Rhodes,
52 49
John Oldham,
20 68
Ernest Grant,
25 68
Oscar F. Adams,
21 67
H. M. Plimpton & Co.,
18 75
A. N. Ambrose,
19 30
A. A. Appleby,
2 00
Nellie A. Corliss,
23 23
Oscar F. Adams,
5 70
--
$4,929 88
Expenditures.
Construction.
Waldo Bros., pipe,
$200 25
Fred A. Hondlett & Co., soil pipe,
436 20
Jos. E. Conley, pay roll,
3,291 10
Beaver Coal & Grain Co., supplies,
14 10
T. B. Mulvehill, teams,
129 00
Parker Bros., pipe and supplies,
375 87
John Nugent, teams,
26 00
Frank A. Fales & Co., cement,
26 01
Milton H. Howard, lumber,
1 44
N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co., service,
5 95
J. A. Scherer, team,
5 00
Wm. Ryan, labor,
4 66
Harold L. Bond & Co., supplies,
85 61
John F. Callahan, insurance,
75 00
N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. Co., freight,
51 51
J M. Kelleher, teams,
16 80
Spear & Smith, brick,
8 00
Wm. D. Huntoon & Co., supplies,
11 70
Mrs. M. E. Bucknam, water,
1 07
--
$4,765 27
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Balance of Estimates over Actual Cost of Particular Sewers Returned.
Harriet A. M. Fuller,
$ 02
Edward P. Tucker,
3 43
John Barrett,
33
August Rettburg,
63
Mrs. A. L. Turner,
10 34
Mary J. Sears,
06
Joseph T. Probert,
4 37
Carl Anderson,
James W. Conger,
21 69
Forrest M. Douglass,
10 09
E. L. Bigelow, treasurer,
5 41
Edward H. Morrill,
1 73
John H. Donohue,
35
Daniel Collins,
1 71
Eben Norton,
4 99
I. M. Kady,
17 49
Elihu G. Loomis, trustee,
42 57
C. H. Carter, agent,
3 74
Edward Rooney,
2 00
Auralia Zapff,
2 00
N. A. Folsom,
1 89
Mary A. Pratt,
2 39
Robert Wallace,
68
Mrs. Sarah P. Boyden,
7 10
Chas. W. Guy,
3 21
Mrs. Mary F. Sumner,
2 86
Darby Foley,
12 45
Patrick Kelley,
10 45
John Macaulay,
5 89
Walter Smith,
15 31
Clara F. Gay,
1 12
James C. Haddon, trustee,
28
5 52
14
E. E. Winslow, trustee,
$6 24
Nicola Masce,
1 69
Carl Soderstrom,
68
A. W. Tannehill,
6 51
P. J. Murphy,
1 84
Ida Phelps,
9 10
C. V. Kelley,
68
Andrew Curran,
9 54
Mrs. G. T. Deane,
1 67
A. N. Hartshorn,
2 55
John Schuster,
63
Frederick Baston,
90
Emily Hall Wellington,
3 65
Frank S. Ellis,
1 78
Bridget C. Oldham,
4 75
E. Chamberlain,
4 20
Daniel Lee,
4 15
John J. Conley,
5 53
C. H. Greenwood,
2 46
J. A. Brennan,
9 12
W. A. McNaught,
2 75
E. Chamberlain,
6 45
Chas. T. Wheelock,
2 00
Thos. Casey,
9 68
Lawrence Fahy,
4 75
Herbert W. Rhodes,
3 93
$309 33
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RECAPITULATION.
General Account.
Receipts.
Balance Feb. 1, 1910,
$28,533 24
Frank A. Fales, rent of steam boiler,
66 11
Michael Long, rent of steam boiler,
20 00
Board of Health, labor and pipe,
134 51
Interest on deposits,
560 87
Geo. Capen, acct. sewer assessments,
14,141 84
-$43,456 57
Expenditures.
Administration,
7,540 00
Maintenance,
2,458 24
Construction,
15,853 41
$26,578 46
Balance,
$16,878 11
Particular Sewers. Receipts.
Balance Feb. 1, 1910,
$227 33
Deposits in payment of particular sewers 4,929 88
$5,157 21
$726 81
Interest on Bonds,
16
Expenditures.
Construction, $4,765 27
Balance of estimate over actual cost of
particular sewer returned, 309 33
$5,074 60
Balance, $82 61 Total amount in Sewer Dept. treasury, Feb. 1, 1911, $16,960 72
We hereby certify that we have examined the accounts of the Sewer Commissioners and find the same properly kept and vouched.
JAMES E. PENDERGAST, HERBERT H. MILLER,
Auditors.
February 2, 1911.
STOCK ACCOUNT.
Vitrified pipe and fittings,
$544 71
Iron pipe and fittings,
386 18
Tools and machinery,
1,008 04
Tool House,
125 00
Office furniture,
350 00
$2,413 93
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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT.
To the Board of Sewer Commissioners.
Gentlemen : -
I hereby submit my annual report.
Particular Sewers.
During the past year 128 sewer connections and 12 under drain connections were made. The average cost of this work was 60 cents per foot. The same average per foot as similar work in 1909. This low cost was brought about by diligent super- vision and a thorough understanding with the men employed by the department that they were to give full value in work for rate of pay received.
I would suggest that people desiring connections to be made the coming season make their applications early as it will allow the department to again employ many of these experienced men to the advantage of both the applicant and department.
The following table will show detail of connections to date.
1908
1909
1910
Total.
Number house connections,
31
160
128
319
Number under drain connections,
5
10
12
27
Linear feet of sewer pipe laid
2,626
10,531
7,566
20,723
Linear feet of underdrain pipe
laid,
460
537
786
1,783
Number manholes built,
7
25
6
38
Number brick underdrain traps,
4
10
12
26
Number settling tanks,
2
2
18
Maintenance.
The same care and scrutiny has been exercised in the main- tenance of system as in the past.
From knowledge I have received at meetings of the Sanitary Section of Boston Society of C. E. and with men having charge of the sewage systems in towns similar to Norwood, I can say that Norwood is certainly holding her own in regard to the cost of maintenance.
The work of maintenance consists of caring for filter beds; cleaning of sludge and dosing tanks, removing of sludge from sludge bed, inspection, flushing and cleaning pipe lines and general work of department.
In towns and cities where the sewer system is kept to a high standard of efficiency it is the custom once a year to clean pipe lines in a thorough manner. This we did the past year, using the method adopted by the Metropolitan Sewer Depart- ment with success. This method is the pulling of wire brushes from manhole to manhole removing every particle of grease from the different lines and leaving same in perfect condition.
Construction.
Under the head of construction the following work has been completed.
Addition to drainage ditch at filter beds; an extension of 22 feet to sewer on Maple street. Enlarging sludge bed, giving an additional area of 1500 square feet, and changing the location of drain on Railroad avenue for the Board of Health. The following table will show the total length of street sewers and under drains laid; cubic yards of earth and rock excavation; number of manholes and cubic yards of brick masonry.
LOCATION
Size and Length of Sewer
Under- drain
Earth Excavation
Rock Excavation
No. M.H.
Cu. Yds. Brick
Street
From
To
6 in.
8 in.
10 in.
5 in.
6 in.
0-8
8-14
0-8
8-14
Bullard
Winter
Beacon
424.1
100
246.7
60.6
4.1
1
2.65
Cottage
Washington
Nichols
1295.5
1320
917.2
0.6|165.6
19.8
5
12.33
Douglass ave.
Washington
Winslow ave.
477.9
488
341.8
78.7
17.0
2
4.22
Hoyle
Washington
Angle
90.
55.
333.
490
475.4 17.4
3
7.80
Maple
Cottage
Vernon
282.4
287
237.9
Vernon
Washington. Nichols
1373.3
610
996.1
161.6
13.3
6
14.87
Walnut ave.
Washington
Walpole
1763.4
1797
1325.9 11.7
159.9
15.9
7
16.80
Winslow ave.
Hoyle
Summit
190.4
198
147.
1
2.
Winter
Washington Stubs
Bullard
1136.2
1158
927.5 17.6
61.5
49.4
5
13.89
14.2
17.
Totals
1001.1 |4982.1
1469.2 198 6250 5615.5 47.3 687.9| 119.5
30
74.56
19
20
The total cost of the above work by streets is as follows:
Hoyle street and Winslow avenue, $1,135 78
Douglas avenue, 1,180 00
Cottage and Maple, 3,099 82
Walnut avenue,
3,759 70
Winter and Bullard streets,
3,867 84
Vernon street,
1,786 19
Total,
$14,829 33
The above cost comprises sewers in streets, authorized by the town at its annual meeting, also the extension of :
Walnut avenue from Winslow avenue to Wal-
pole street, feet, 837.02
Hoyle street from Winslow avenue to angle, feet, 153.04 Winslow avenue from Hoyle street to Summit, feet, 194.93 Maple street from Cottage to Vernon, feet, 286.40
Total number feet, 1,471.39
The engineer's estimate of the work authorized by the town was $14,940.00.
The actual cost including the above additional work was $14,829.33 or less than the estimate including the above exten- sions of 1,471.39 feet besides.
In regard to this work I am pleased to say that no accidents occurred; that it was carried along with despatch and with as little inconvenience to the public as possible.
The ditches were carefully backfilled and the surface of streets left in as good condition as the material at hand would allow.
I also desire to thank Messrs. Goggins and Murray, the fore- men on construction for their willingness at all times to help in the successful completion of this work.
Very Respectfully, JOSEPH E. CONLEY,
FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
Municipal Light Department
OF THE
TOWN OF NORWOOD
FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT.
The Municipal Light Board of the Town of Norwood sub- mits this, their fifth annual report.
The Board organized for the past year with Mr. James Berwick, Chairman, and Mr. Walter F. Tilton, Secretary.
The growth of the lighting business during the past year has been most satisfactory, as is shown in the Manager's report.
Below is given in detail the financial statement of the department, as presented by the Manager and examined by the Town Auditors.
Statement-February 1, 1911.
Assets.
Real Estate,
$6 636 99
Electric Plant,
3,398 66
Street Lines and Wires,
45,799 71
Transformers,
5,705 49
Meters,
6,247 65
Arc Lamps,
390 45
Incandescent Street Light Fixtures,
1,972 74
$70,151 69
Office Furniture and Supplies,
425 00
Tools, etc.,
50 00
Inventory-(Supplies on hand),
1,356 70
Cash in Town Treasury Account,
1,713 63
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Cash in Com. Treasury Account,
$50 00
Accounts Receivable (Manufacturing),
3,861 72
$77,608 74
Liabilities.
Notes Payable,
$45,500 00
Accounts Payable,
1,906 47
Appropriation for Construction,
9,051 59
Appropriation for Note Payments,
12 900 00
Interest Accrued (but not due),
314 17
$69,672 23
Profit and Loss (Surplus),
7,936 51
$77,608 74
Operations-12 Months Ending January 31, 1911.
Operating Income.
Commercial Incad. Lighting-Contract, $ 58 00
Commercial Incad. Lighting-Meter,
11,897 92
Power for Motors,
8,852 09
Light for Municipal Bldgs.,
493 12
Rental of Pole Lines,
303 13
$21,604 26
Operating Expenses.
Current Bought,
$11,275 50
Carbons, 1 29
Incandescent Lamps,
1,038 41
Globes,
3 70
Distribution Labor,
774 38
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$100 40
Repairs Buildings,
Repairs Street Lines and Wires,
88 16
Repairs Meters,
5 59
Repairs Arc Lamps,
3 25
Repairs Incad. Street Light Fixtures,
2 12
Distribution Tools and Expenses,
107 68
Maintenance Special Light,
9 00
Office Expense,
425 46
Insurance,
370 05
General Salaries,
1,500 00
Salaries Municipal Light Board,
450 00
$16, 54 99
Gain on Operations,
5,449 27
$21,604 26
Profit and Loss.
Credit.
Balance (Surplus) January 31, 1910,
$6,435 77
Balance from Operations,
5,449 27
Other Income (Jobbing),
131 77
Debit.
Interest (paid and accrued),
$2,107 08
Depreciation: - Real Estate,
$ 191 24
Electric Plant, 102 00
Street Lines and Wires,
1,342 55
Transformers,
116 77
Meters,
147 86
Arc Lamps,
12 00
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Incd. Street Light Fixt., $60 80
$1,973 22
Balance (Surplus) January 31, 1911,
$4,080 30 7,936 51
$12,016 81
In accordance with the requirements of the laws, the mana- ger has filed with the Board estimates of the cost of operation for 1911. This estimate, together with his report, is appended.
The amounts which are required for operating expense, interest, department note payments, and new construction for the ensuing year are as follows:
For interest,
For depreciation,
$1,945 00 2,134 53 450 00
Salary of Board,
$4,529 53 4,000 00 3,500 00
Payment of Town note,
New construction,
$12,029 53
Toward which should be applied the profit
on the 1910 business of the Department, $1,500 74
And estimated surplus on 1911 operations, 5,528 79
$7,029 53
$5,000 00
The Board recommends that the above sum be appropriated and raised by taxation.
Respectfully submitted, JAMES BERWICK, WALTER F. TILTON, JOHN GILLOOLY.
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We hereby certify that we have examined the accounts of the Board of Electric Light Commissioners and find the same correctly stated and properly vouched.
JAMES E. PENDERGAST, HERBERT H. MILLER.
Auxiliary Statement of Profit and Loss for the Year.
Credits.
Income from Operations,
$21,604 26
Income from Jobbing,
131 77
$21,736 03
Debits.
Operating Expenses,
$16,154 99
Interest paid and accrued,
2,107 08
Depreciation,
$20,235 29
Gain on Operation,
Add to this the cost to the Town of light if
7,659 93
Net Gain for year,
$9,160 67
Town Assets.
Appropriations as follows:
March -'08,
$17,250 00
March 1-'09,
12,950 00
March 1-'10,
8 900 00
$39,100 00
1,973 22
$1,500 74
purchased from outside sources,
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Less estimated cost for light, to the Town for three (3) years to date on above basis, $22,979 79
Net cost to the Town to date $16,120 21
Against which there are assets as follows: Assets as per statement,
$77,608 74
Liabilities.
Notes Payable,
$45,500 00
Accts. Payable and Accrued Interest, 2,220 64
-$47,720 64
Net worth,
$29,888 10
Net gain to the Town,
$13,767 89
Norwood, Mass., Feb. 13, 1911.
To the Municipal Light Board:
Gentlemen,-I respectfully submit the following report of the operations of the Municipal Light Department to Feb. 1, 1911, which shows the increase of new customers to be larger than any year since the plant began operation.
The following tables show the growth of commercial busi- ness.
Jan. 31, 1910. Jan. 31, 1911.
Number Customers,
259
370
Number Meters,
271 387
Number Lamps,
5705
8462
Number HP Motors,
247.5
345
The following shows the hours of street lighting by months, together with the number of lamps in use.
All night service.
9
Arc
Inc.
No. hours burnt.
Feb. 1910
10
38
Feb. 1909
328.15
1910
343.40
Mar. 1910
9
42
Mar. 1909
333.40 1910
342.10
Apr. 1910
9
42
Apr. 1909
282.05 1910 286.00
May 1910
9
42
May 1909
200.25 1910
255.70
June 1910
9
42
June 1909
214.05
1910 230.40
July
1910
9
42
July 1909
234.15 1910
232.30
Aug.
1910
9
42
Aug. 1909
278.10
1910
250.20
Sept. 1910
9
42
Sept. 1909
306.00
1910
283.10
Oct. 1910
9
42
Oct. 1909
349.10
1910
350.10
Nov. 1910
9
42
Nov. 1909
392.10
1910
410.20
Dec. 1910
9
42
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