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On January 14 the claim of Edmund J. Foley in the sum of $45.00 for loss due to clothing damage while in the performance of duty at the Winslow Tannery fire was approved and the amount ordered paid.
On April 1 Peter Augustine was placed on the pension roll of the Munici- pal Light Department because of personal injuries received in the perform- ance of his duties as a laborer in that department which resulted in his physical incapacity.
On April 8 rules and orders for the regulation of hackney carriages or taxicabs were adopted on the recommendation of the General Manager and there were adopted also amendments to existing rules for the regulation of carriages and vehicles on public ways in the Town and the same were published.
On April 15 favorable action was taken on the General Manager's report that free vehicle parking spaces be provided at the Guild School site, also upon levelling off the plot of land on Broadway in the rear of the Norwood Theatre with the permission of the Norwood Estates, Inc., owner, which was granted on the understanding that such land might be used for vehicle parking purposes until the owner desired to make use of the same.
On April 29 the policy was established that no use of Memorial Hall in the Municipal Building should be permitted for any purpose for which an admission fee would be charged.
On May 27 Post No. 70 American Legion was granted permission to use for meeting purposes until further notice the top floor of the main Municipal Building.
On August 26 it was voted that the use of the Civic Playground premises so-called, be available to the School Department for the remainder of the coming year without charge, except on such occasions as it appears that such use involves a charge for admission which would result in a sub- stantial profit for the use of the premises and in such event that special consideration be given to each such occasion as to what charge if any shall be imposed for the use of such premises.
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On September 9 it was voted on application of Post No. 70 American Legion to request the Finance Commission to transfer the sum of $300 from the reserve fund as a contribution permitted by law in aid of meeting the expense of housing the visiting LaPorte, Indiana, 'delegation to the American Legion Convention to be held at Boston. This request was complied with and the sum above mentioned was made available.
On September 15 the expenditure of about $800 from available funds in the Water Department for the installation of an eight-inch main in Neponset Street from East Cross Street northerly was approved.
On September 15 written notice was received from the School Com- mittee under date of September 13 of its action taken on September 11 that the Everett School Building was no longer required for public school purposes, but reserving the right to remove the existing boiler in the building before final disposition of the building was made.
On October 14 the award of damages made to Azer B. Thayer on ac- count of alteration in the line of Cottage Street was increased from $181 by the sum of $75 as requested by him on account of the additional expense involved in the removal of a shade tree on the premises.
On November 18 notice was received from the School Committee through its Superintendent under date of November 14 that the East School Build- ing was no longer required for public school purposes but that it refrained from turning the school building over to the Town until funds were forth- coming to permit the transfer of the boiler from that school to the Junior High School building.
Assessment imposed on Norwood by the County Commissioners of Norfolk County as per notice of January 28 in the sum of $7744.98 as its share of the expense of the maintenance of the Norfolk County Hospital for the year ending December 31, 1929.
Annual and special Town Meeting Warrants prepared.
Soldiers' relief granted in various cases throughout the year.
Warrants with bills for payment approved.
Various conferences with Finance Commission and attention given to appropriation matters.
Notification from State Forester, Department of Conservation of gypsy moth suppression liability in the sum of $5000.00.
Report for year 1929 prepared.
Sidewalk assessment in the sum of $453.12 levied on the Norwood Civic Association with respect to Winter Street abated.
Grand and traverse jurors drawn from time to time as required.
Various public hearings given from time to time as required by law.
Attendance on March 17th at hearing on House Bill 339 with respect to sewer assessment legislation. This legislation referred to in our 1929 report was passed and was thereafter accepted by the town.
Attention given on March 25, April 1, May 20, June 18 and July 15 to the matter of appraisal of certain parcels of land owned by the Norwood
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Estates, Inc., and the Guild School lot so-called, as the basis of negotiation for the sale or exchange of properties between the parties without prejudice, including conferences with Mr. Willett, President of the Corporation, and appointment of H. C. Mildram as Appraiser, and attention to his report. On August 12 notification from President of the Norwood Estates, Inc., that the offer previously made for exchange of parcels of real estate with- drawn.
Various sidewalk assessments for construction work committed to Tax Collector.
On April 8 voted that the use of undeveloped portion of Highland Ceme- tery property for maintenance of small private gardens be permitted under regulations to be established by the General Manager.
On April 8 formal action taken by order for reconstruction of certain sidewalks and for construction of sewer mains in various streets.
Certain sidewalk assessments abated.
New Police ambulance secured and installed.
Purchase of 1000 feet of new fire hose approved as emergency measure on April 22, due to loss of hose at the Norwood Civic Association fire, also voted an appreciation to the Selectmen of Walpole for services rendered by the Walpole Fire Department with respect to the extinguishment of the fire at the Norwood Civic Association property on April 21.
On May 6 approved as Board of Survey plans submitted by the Norwood Estates, Inc., for location of certain private ways for public use in the property designated as Fulton Heights, lying westerly of Washington Street and southerly of Prospect Street.
On May 27 voted the sale of Town notes for highway purposes by the Town Treasurer be approved.
On May 27 amendment to the Zoning By-Law with respect to the penalty clause and providing for a penalty of not more than $20 for each violation as prepared by the Town Counsel approved and forwarded to the Planning Board on June 10 with request that early action be taken by the Planning Board looking to its adoption by the Town.
On June 10 order adopted for the construction of sewer main in Roose- velt Avenue.
On June 18 order of taking adopted with respect to the Bruzga land for park purposes as voted by the Town.
On June 18 State Department of Public Works advised of the objection of the Selectmen to renewal of permits for maintenance of certain bill- boards.
On July 15 certain cemetery care charges abated.
On August 12 the following regulation was adopted relative to the storage of second hand motor vehicles under Class I and Class II licenses effective August 20, 1930, namely,
"The licensee named in each Class I and Class II license for the sale of second-hand motor vehicles in Norwood, wherein the premises involved
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immediately adjoins a residential district or area as defined in the Zoning By-Laws, shall not store, nor allow to be stored outside of the structures erected on the premises licensed for a period of longer than ten hours, nor in a manner objectionable to the Selectmen, any motor vehicle or parts thereof."
On September 2 Warrant prepared for State Primary to be held Septem- ber 16, 1930.
On September 9 construction of sewer main in Phillips Avenue Ex- tension ordered.
On September 9 action taken on new police sergeants salaries to the effect that provision be made in the budget of the Police Department for 1931 to place such salaries on the same basis as that of Sergcant Readel, and if appropriation made the increase to be effective from January 1, 1931.
On September 9 State Primary election officers appointed.
On September 12 Chairman Mulvehill and General Manager Bingham attended the hearing at Dedham by Department of Public Works and presented the matter of the extension of Nichols Street to Bullard Street in Walpole and the re-location and widening of Pleasant Street from the Norwood-Walpole line, and they reported on September 15 that the Com- missioners of the Department of Public Works and the County Com- missioners agree to give favorable consideration to the matter of the cooperation by State and County to the extent of contributions of $10,000 each to the cost of re-locating Winter Street between the Westwood- Norwood line and Prospect Street.
On September 30 advice from Commissioner Lyman of Department of Public Works that the Department would give consideration in next year's program to financial cooperation with the County and Town in matter of Nichols Street extension, also notice from the County Commissioners that the request for County aid in the matter will have attention.
On October 21 Warrant for State election November 4 prepared and State election officers appointed.
On November 12 attention given to Police supervision at the corner of Wilson Street and Walpole Street with particular attention to the pro- tection of school children as to motor traffic.
On November 18 request made to the Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company that consideration be given to the installation and use of type of car that will permit passengers to enter or leave on either side as a protection against exposure to accident through motor vehicle traffic.
On December 9 it was voted after conference with electrical contractors and dealers to rescind action previously taken and further voted that the Town do not engage in the business of the sale of electric ranges and that the policy of paying electrical contractors for wiring installation in con- nection with the sale of electric ranges be not adopted.
On December 16 action taken to notify County Commissioners that Selectmen expect assistance from the County and State in the re-location
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of Winter Street from the Norwood-Westwood line southerly and desire contribution of $10,000 to match a similar amount to be appropriated by the Town and on December 30 it was voted to request the Department of Public Works for permission to proceed through the public Works De- partment of the Town with the construction work in the re-location of the street under the supervision and specifications of the State Department of Public Works in place of letting the work out to private contract, upon recommendation of the General Manager that the estimated appropriation namely, $10,000 would permit of the employment of one hundred men at the rate of fifty men a week in the present unemployment situation.
On December 16 it was voted that the General Manager request the County Commissioners to take up the question of contribution from the County and from the State with respect to the re-location of Pleasant Street from the Norwood-Walpole line northerly.
On December 30 voted to petition the County Commissioners for the re-location of Pleasant Street from the Walpole-Norwood line to inter- section of Lenox Avenue and to establish building lines and make altera- tions in the course and, or width, and repairs with suitable connections with all intersecting streets.
On December 16 the sale of notes by the Town Treasurer with respect to water and sewer loans was approved.
On December 23 an order of taking of easement for main drain purposes in land of the Deacons of the First Baptist Church of Norwood was adopted.
On December 23 request made of State Department of Public Works to take action looking to changes in Upland Road for its more safe and convenient use in view of the ever-increasing traffic.
On December 23 determination was had of an intention to lay out ap- proximately 3600 feet of a proposed extension of Nichols Street southerly from the Senior High School, with respect to which an appropriation would be asked in 1931 to construct to sub-grade the entire distance and an appropriation in 1932 to surface the lay-out, the same to be done under the betterment act and on December 30 formal vote was taken of intention to lay out the extension for about 3600 feet as a Town way under the provisions of law relating to assessment of betterments. Public hearing to be held on January 9, 1931.
On December 30 orders were adopted for the construction of sewers in Bellevue Avenue, Fairview Avenue, Garfield Avenue and Prospect Street.
On December 30 betterment assessments were levied for improvements of Northview Avenue, Sunset Avenue and Talbot Avenue, in the total sum of $2419.89, and the same were committed to Collector Gay.
On December 30 General Manager was instructed to submit regulations for the control of the operation of miniature golf courses.
From time to time Highland Cemetery Deeds were approved for de- livery.
On petitions presented and after hearings held joint and identical
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locations for poles, wires and appurtenances were granted from time to time to the respective applicants including, Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company, Postal Telegraph Cable Company, New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Municipal Light Department.
From time to time Soldiers' relief was granted.
Conclusion
The foregoing indicates in summarized form the character and extent of many of the varied activities of the Selectmen in the performance of their duties during the year 1930.
The confidence, support and cooperation extended by the citizens as well as fellow officials and appointees in the conduct of the business of the Town under the supervision of the Selectmen is gratefully acknowledged.
THOMAS B. MULVEHILL, Chairman, EDMUND G. DALTON, HAROLD W. BAKER, ARTHUR J. FORREST, HERBERT A. BAKER,
Selectmen of Norwood.
Norwood, Massachusetts January 12, 1931.
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LIST OF PERSONS QUALIFIED FOR JURY SERVICE (INHABI- TANTS OF THE TOWN OF NORWOOD) AS PREPARED BY THE SELECTMEN OF NORWOOD ON JUNE 24, 1930
Name
Address
Occupation
Abel, John, Jr.
238 Nahatan St.
Jeweller
Alcott, John E.
55 Florence Ave.
Artist
Alden, Harold L.
137 Vernon St.
Manager
Alden, Horatio H.
22 Howard St.
Superintendent
Allen, Harry F.
8 Fisher St.
Merchant
Allen, J. Archer
46 Walpole St.
Salesman
Allen, William E.
18 George St.
Real Estate Agent
Barr, Wallace R.
12 Cypress St.
Clerk
Benkert, John J.
92 Chapel St.
Cutter
Blood, Arthur J.
13 Sycamore St.
Machinist
Bodge, Byron H.
33 Summit Ave.
Appraisor
Brady, Herbert V. Breen, J. Joseph
417 Nahatan St.
Superintendent
Breen, Thomas F.
21 Hoyle St.
Salesman
Britton, Charles V.
145 Nichols St.
Manager
Brooks, William E.
85 Winslow Ave.
Tanner
Carberry, John H.
910 Washington St.
Janitor
Carlson, John V.
112 Winslow Ave.
Foreman
Carroll, Francis M.
73 Prospect Ave.
Machinist
Cashen, Wilfred F.
33 Granite St.
Insurance Agent
Chapman, Dana C.
10 Philbrick St.
Pressman
Colburn, Fred E.
160 Vernon St.
Retired
Colp, George O.
66 Railroad Ave.
Laborer
Corcoran, William F.
31 Rock St.
Inspector
Costello, Robert E. Coughlin, John J.
61 Rock St.
Tacker
Crosby, Benjamin F.
361 Walpole St.
Manager
Crowley, John P.
39 Prospect Ave.
Machinist
Crowley, Michael, Jr.
79 Monroe St.
Civil Engineer
Curran, James P.
119 Fulton St.
Laborer
Curran, John P.
290 Nahatan St.
Machinist
Cushman, Daniel F.
179 Walpole St.
Chauffeur
Cushman, Winslow E.
179 Walpole St.
Foreman
Dougherty, John J.
225 Vernon St.
Inspector
Dower, John F.
Machinist
Drummey, James Edward
11 Summit Ave. 82 Monroe St. 339 Prospect St.
Clerk
Dyer, Holly B.
Paper Maker
Earle, Gordon D.
54 Howard St.
Carpenter
Eckhardt, Winfelt C.
277 Railroad Ave.
Chauffeur
Everett, Herbert P.
115 Nichols St.
Bookkeeper
22 George St.
Clerk
49 Hoyle St.
Editor
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Name
Address
Occupation
Ferreira, Anthony F.
329 Winter St.
Superintendent
Fitzgerald, James V.
317 Nahatan St.
Real Estate
Flaherty, Edward A.
219 Vernon St.
Merchant
Flaherty, James F.
126 Cottage St.
Student
Folan, James F.
18 Day St.
Real Estate
Fowler, Herbert C.
42 Marion Ave.
Salesman
Fulton, Lemuel B.
114 Fulton St.
Varnish Maker
Fulton, Patrick J.
61 Winslow Ave.
Engineer
Gallagher, Charles J.
122 Winslow Ave.
Bookbinder
Gallagher, Michael J.
8 Walnut Court
Drug Clerk
Garby, William O.
50 George St.
Foreman
Garner, Thomas C.
51 Saunders Rd.
Druggist
Gilliland, Daniel O.
18 Sycamore St.
Foreman
Golden, Charles J.
13 School St.
Clerk
Gray, Walter E.
12 Pond St.
Electrician
Gulla, Salvatore M.
1032 Washington St.
Merchant
Hamilton, Elton E.
55 Cypress St.
Paper Maker
Harbour, William C.
410 Prospect St.
Insurance
Hartshorn, George T.
107 Day St.
Merchant
Hawkins, Gerard L.
9 Warren St.
Pharmacist
Hayden, Thomas H.
19 Central St.
Real Estate
Hefferan, Stephen M.
251 Prospect St.
Foreman
Horgan, Dennis J.
220 Nahatan St.
Laborer
Huntoon, Douglass H.
23 Everett Ave.
Plumber
Jefferson, Allan
145 Bond St.
Salesman
Kelliher, Joseph F.
90 Rock St.
Milkman
King, Charles I.
88 Cross St.
Bookbinder
King, John K.
249 Railroad Ave.
Monotype Oper.
Korslund, Harry J. LeClaire, Louis
17 Nichols St.
Barber
Lepper, George M.
25 Beech St.
Garage
LeRoy, Nathaniel
43 Marion Ave.
Salesman
Linnehan, John J.
8 Cedar St.
Paper Maker
Locke, Irving B.
30 Elm St.
Restaurant Owner
Lyon, Albert W.
73 Hoyle St.
Agent
Maddox, Austin L.
330 Walpole St.
Engineer
Mattson, Howard F.
432 Prospect St. 26 Everett Ave.
Pressman
May, Ernest
85 Nichols St.
Undertaker
McLennan, John M.
104 Pleasant St.
Fireman
McManus, Joseph F.
243 Prospect St.
Real Estate Agent
Meade, Cornelius G.
73 Cross St.
Moulder
Metcalf, Geo. F.
27 Wheelock Ave.
Contractor
Morgan, Arthur J.
53 Adams St.
Ins. Agent
87 Gay St.
Draftsman
Stamper
Maxner, Stuart M.
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Name
Address
Occupation
Morris, Hugh R.
42 Winslow Ave.
Manager
Morrow, Andrew C.
125 Walpole St.
Manager
Murphy, Eugene L.
116 Winslow Ave.
Manager
Murphy, Michael J.
21 Winter St.
Ins. Agent
Murray, John F.
33 Press Ave.
Manager
Nead, Carroll P.
357 Prospect St.
Ins. Agent
Neilson, Olav. Harry
11 Second St.
Bookbinder
Nicholson, Charles A.
156 Walnut Ave.
Draftsman
Northrop, Richard D.
52 Bond St.
Adv. Salesman
Norton, Philip E.
87 Vernon St.
Pressman
Nowak, Frank J.
36 Berwick Rd.
Engineer
Nugent, Michael E.
14 West St.
Clerk
Nugent, Patrick T.
18 Williams St.
Mill Hand
Oelschlagel, Elmer F.
444 Nahatan St.
Garage Man
Otis, Charles E.
160 Cottage St.
Carpenter
Payne, Harry M.
25 Berwick Pl.
Merchant
Pendergast, William I.
134 Walpole St.
Merchant
Peterson, William F.
866 Washington St.
Lineman
Plimpton, Howard E.
40 Walpole St.
Manufacturer
Pond, Carl F.
100 Lincoln St.
Ins. Agent
Praino, Henry E.
191 Prospect St.
Bookbinder
Quinn, James E.
69 Chapel St.
Steamfitter
Rathbun, William F.
146 Nichols St.
Manager
Readel, Edwin P.
16 Park St.
Ass't. Manager
Reardon, Clement J.
60 Winslow Ave.
Ass't. Manager
Regan, John W.
93 Cottage St.
Merchant
Rice, Harold F.
1 Walkhill Rd.
Clerk
Rich, Charles J.
67 Beech St.
Manager
Roache, James E.
74 Winslow Ave. Everett St.
Clerk
Rouillard, Kenneth G.
407 Prospect St.
Clerk
Russell, John R.
32 Maple St. 44 Highview St.
Actuary
Schaier, Winfred H.
Draftsman
Schroeder, Frank R.
Manager
Schuster, Ernest P.
Pressman
Scott, Charles B.
48 Prospect St.
Millwright
Shaw, Harold E.
220 Walpole St. 21 Beech St.
Plant Engineer
Sodergren, Benjamin
3 Douglas Cir.
Production Mgr.
Spear, George W., Jr.
36 Bellevue Ave. 93 Cottage St.
Machinist
Strickland, Elmer A.
41 Florence Ave.
Bookkeeper
Stuntzner, Guido A. Swift, Alonzo F.
30 Bullard St.
Merchant
17 Belleview Ave.
Manager
Cutter
Robinson, John
2 Harding Road 61 Maple St.
Manager
Smith, Francis W.
Tanner
Staples, George B.
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Name
Address
Talbot, George B.
91 Nichols St.
Toomey, John J.
4 Maxwell Ave.
Trask, Edward M.
351 Washington St.
Lather
Tucker, Herbert E.
29 Everett Ave.
Accountant
Whedon, William T.
56 Bullard St.
Sales Manager
Wiggin, Herbert L.
171 Vernon St.
Machinist
Wilson, Robert E.
4 Walkhill Rd.
Train Master
Wood, Frederick P.
132 Vernon St.
Machinist
Woods, Carroll H.
2 Everett Ave.
Ins. Agent
Attest:
Occupation
Letter Spec. Telegrapher
JAMES E. PENDERGAST, Clerk of the Selectmen.
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GOOD CITY GOVERNMENT
FINANCING
ADMINISTRATION
LAW MAKINO
POLICINO
EDUCATION
PUBLIC WORKS
PUBLIC HEALTH
The CITY BUDGET based on
EQUITABLE TAXATION
TOWN MANAGER'S LETTER
February 9, 1931.
To the Selectmen of Norwood:
Gentlemen:
It is with exceptional pride that the reports of the several departments are herewith transmitted. The year 1930 was an extremely active one within the various branches of our local government. The new structures and new equipment either commenced or arranged for during the latter part of 1929 were completed in 1930. We feel that our municipal organi- zation is now well equipped; excepting of course the fire alarm system.
Several of the department heads included replacements of motor equip- ment in their appropriation requests. The writer eliminated all these before submitting the proposed budget to your board. This was done together with other cuts to assure for 1931 a total reduction of about sixty thousand dollars under the 1930 budget. Such a reduction being forced upon us by the finance commission's desire to maintain an even tax rate in face of the reduced return from the State on income tax.
Should financial returns be greater than anticipated we trust there will be some way to secure these replacements.
The Norwood Fire Alarm System is now thirty-three years old; and part of the mechanism was second-hand then. The system has been the cause of adverse reports and penalties in every insurance rate survey made; also every Town Manager and the Superintendent in charge have all re- quested appropriations for this much needed work for years. It is the only request to be submitted with this report and we earnestly hope that your favorable action will follow a detailed recommendation to be presented later.
As we write this communication we lower our public flags in reverence to Walter H. Metcalf, whose years of faithful service to this Town will long be remembered, especially by those of us who appreciate the trees so well under his care.
To all the department heads and employees whether working under or with the Manager we express our appreciation for another year of co- operation and goodwill.
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The reports are sufficiently in detail that we need not take space here to call especial attention to any one in particular.
The interest and encouragement of the Selectmen has been deeply appreciated.
Most respectfully submitted,
C. A. BINGHAM, Town Manager.
Remarks Concerning Cost-Data Tabulation for 1930
The total expenditures of the Public Works Department of Norwood during a calendar year average about a third of a million dollars. This figure of course includes the maintenance and operation of all its divisions as well as the work performed for other departments. Of this total sum nearly one-half is expended on new construction, in addition to regular maintenance. The tables following give the details pertaining to 72 separate jobs totalling $128,260.02.
Much interesting information may be secured from a careful analysis of these cost data, for example we discover that the percentage of money expended for labor varies much according to the cost of the materials en- tering into the various types of construction. The highest is in sewer construction where 72% is for labor, then next is cement sidewalk work with 67%, drains 52%, water mains 42% and highway construction with only 31% on the average going to labor payroll.
The comparison of preliminary estimates with final actual costs is like- wise interesting. In all the 72 jobs the estimates were reduced by $5335.14, or in other words the seasons construction work was done for 95.66% of the estimates. Only one method of doing work is allowed in this department, and that is the old slogan of "the best is none too good."
The general average of cost of all sizes, including all hydrants, valves, manholes, special street adjustments, rock blasting, tree removals and new steps, overhead, engineering, etc., for the year were as follows:
Water Mains $2.19 per ft. Average of 8,722 feet on 15 jobs Sanitary Sewers 3.08 per ft. Average of 7,623 feet on 19 jobs Drains . 3.38 per ft. Average of 4,856 feet on 12 jobs
Highway construction 1.33 sq. yd. Average of 39,942 sq. yds. on 21 jobs
Cement Walks 1.93 sq. yd. Average of 3,685 sq. yds. on 5 jobs
On the costs of trench excavation it was found that earth and gravel work ran from 80 cents to $2.81 depending on water conditions and sheet- ing requirements, the average of 22 jobs being $1.56 per cubic yard. The
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cost of rock excavation in trenches on 15 jobs totalling over 1200 yards of rock was $6.48 per cubic yard. The individual costs running between the extremes of $4.86 and $10.60, largely depending upon the size of the job. On nine jobs where an average amount of blasting was necessary the costs of rock removal were in every case within one dollar of the average price. With the exceptions of injury to other pipes either lying on the rock or very close to it, or to pipes frozen into the same earth strata; there were no damages caused by all this blasting.
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