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1,904
6,096
1915
3,296
5,528,300
11,460,934
16,989,234
12.80
224,054.57
283
375
10
85
1
4,325
1,759
6,096
1910
2,545
5,614,895
8,418,385
14,033,280
9.20
134,196.17
370
358
17
70
375
1,286
6,130
1905
2,070
1,167,405
4,254,265
5,421,670
17.40
98,477.05
360
375
10
40
300
1,160
6,135
1900
1,670
892,595
3,584,214
4,476,809
18.00
83,922.56
397
328
10
20
1
890
1,069
6,151
1895
1,410
684,795
2,673,970
3,358,765
16.90
59,583.00
358
408
5
202
920
810
6,162
1890
1,096
513,473
2,051,085
2,564,558
16.60
45,398.36
300
410
17
84
698
6,200.5
1885
880
447,014
1,618,928
2,065,942
13.00
28,618.09
271
420
7
129
511
6,216
1880
650
456,635
1,338,793
1,795,428
11.80
22,486.32
240
382
1
415
6,231
1875
551
448,633
1,343,867
1,792,500
11.80
22,195.81
198
362
354
6,255.5
1872
472
518,540
1,100,016
1,618,556
11.40
19,397.79
185
405
Total Taxes
Assessed
Horses
Cows
Other Neat
Cattle
Swine
Sheep
Fowl
Dwelling
Houses
1941
Male Polls
Valuation
of Personal
Valuation of
Real Estate
Total Assessed
Valuation
Rate per
$1,000.00
Acres of Land Assessed
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-
2,540
2,510
6,096
1925
4,497
4,477,510
19,612,360
24,089,870
26.50
647,383.68
114
193
7
81
14 -
-
-
-
320
6,275
Estate
3,550 2,774 5,515
COMPARISON OF TAX RATE RECAPITULATIONS OF YEARS 1940 AND 1941
1940 $1,390,583.14
1941
Increase $50,911.05
Decrease
Appropriations by Taxation
Overlay Deficits
1,718.64
344.11
$1,374.53
State Tax
61,920.00
68,145.00
6,225.00
State Audit of Municipal Accounts
3,063.00
1,801.17
1,261.83
State Parks and Reservations
804.49
945.44
140.95
Veterans' Exemptions
131.61
166.47
34.86
Investigation of Soldiers' Relief
108.26
108.26
Metropolitan Sewerage Loan Sinking Fund
15,636.76
15,075.57
561.19
County Tax
23,562.34
26,036.56
2,474.22
Overlay
8,677.84
6,423.27
2,254.57
Gross Amount to be Raised
$1,506,097.82
$1,560,540.04
$59,894 34
$5,452.12
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Estimated Income Tax (Certified)
$ 68,931.68
$ 86,828.65
$17,896.97
Estimated Corporation Taxes (Certified)
99,823.22
105,890.22
6,067.00
Gasoline Tax (Certified)
35,525.07
37,733.73
2,208.66
Estimated Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise
29,000.00
34,000.00
5,000.00
Other Estimated Receipts and Available Funds Poll Tax
492,246.40
542,274.87
50,028.47
10,464.00
10,580.00
116.00
Total Estimated Receipts and Available Funds Net Amount to be Raised by Taxation of Property Assessed Valuation 1940, $23,057,110.00 at $33.40 Assessed Valuation 1941, $23,298,550.00 at $31.90
$ 735,990.37
$ 817,307.47
$81,317.10
$ 770,107.45* $ 743,232.57 **
$ 770,107.45*
$ 743,232.57 **
* Includes loss of $0.02 on account of fractional divisions of tax rate.
** Includes gain of $8.82 on account of fractional divisions of tax rate.
$1,441,494.19
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RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Mr. William Kendrick Town Manager Norwood, Massachusetts
Dear Sir:
I herein submit my report as Supervisor of playgrounds for the season of 1941.
The following is a list of the playgrounds that were open for supervised recreation and the instructors in charge:
Balch-Gretchen Riemer, Edward Leary
High School-Betty Slavin, Edward Drummey
Wilson Street-Elizabeth Bernier, Richard Holman
Civic-Virginia Brown, William Donovan Callahan-Louise Coughlin, John Moloney
Shattuck-Ruth Nutter
Fr. McAleer-John Kelley
Endean-Dorothy Masscy, Robert Zoboli, (James Shyne)
Elks-Eleanor Nicholson, Norman Berezin
In addition to the above 9 playgrounds, Willet Pond and Hawes Pool were opencd for supervised swimming from June 19th to September 10th.
Great difficulty was experienced in obtaining a full personnel due partly to the increase in employment of surrounding factories and the fact that all town employees are now under Civil Service regulations. In the past it was the custom to have two life guards at each of the swimming areas, this year only one could be assigned to each, although there were eight appli- cants for the position. Of this number, only two passed the requirements, namely David Butters and Angelo Antonelli.
In addition to the regular inter-playground activities, the following features were presented during the season. On July 4, the playgrounds participated in the annual American Legion Field Day by marching in the parade and competing in the athletic events at the Senior High School. Beginners' dances were held at the Junior High School starting on July 15th and continuing for four successive Tuesdays. The attendance at these dances showed a definite need for their continuance. The number of children attending these dances averaged 150 a night. Music was provided by instructors playing the piano, in addition, two boys volunteered their services, one a drummer, the other a guitar player which added greatly to the atmosphere and was responsible for the large attendance.
One hundred and sixty girls attended the outing at Houghton's Pond which was brought to a hurried close by a thunder storm but only after a very enjoyable day. Eighty-six girls were included in the trip to the
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Franklin Park Zoo. This trip proved to be a greater success than antici- pated.
The annual trip to Fenway Park for the boys proved to be the largest single attraction with two hundred and seventy-six boys attending. In spite of the large number, the boys were well behaved and more than en- joyed themselves. The game was an exceedingly interesting one to watch with Boston winning in the last half of the ninth inning.
In addition to the above, track meets, swimming meets and the finals of playground competition were held which were well attended. A day was set aside to honor Joseph Lee. the founder of the American system of playground.
This year the Norwood playgrounds held athletic contests with the playgrounds of surrounding towns. Baseball games were played with Dedham on a home and home basis with Norwood winning both games. Several playgrounds spent a day at Bird's Park where they engaged in games and went swimming. A great deal of interest was shown at such meetings and should be continued in the future.
A new procedure was tried for Parents' Night this year. Instead of having each playground give their performance individually we tried to combine them with the intention of having the girls on one night, and the boys on the next. Unfortunately it rained on the girls night and both had to be given on the same night which had its limitations. On the whole it was a success with the girls presenting a series of folk dances and the boys taking part in various athletic events.
Adult recreation was in the form of baseball, both hard and soft. For the first time baseball was included in the playground program with the Town of Norwood supplying the equipment. Seven teams comprised the Norwood Twilight League which played three nights a week, the Civic and Callahan fields being used. The schedule was made up in two halves with the winner of each meeting for the championship.
Softball was continued this year as in the past. Twelve teams made up the Norwood Softball League which played a two half schedule. The league used some of the playground equipment and the games were um- pired by the playground instructors.
Respectfully submitted,
PAUL T. DYER, Playground Supervisor
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ANNUAL REPORT OF TOWN COUNSEL
Board of Selectmen Harry B. Butters, Chairman
Norwood, Massachusetts
Dear Sir:
I submit herewith in summarized form report of my conduct for the Legal Department of the Town covering its activities for the year 1941. The principal service has been of an advisory character, in many instances through written opinions and furnished to the following Departments and Officials:
Selectmen, General Manager, Town Clerk and Accountant, School De- partment, Board of Health, Building Inspector, Board of Appeal, Con- tributary Retirement Board, Board of Public Welfare, Board of Assessors, Fire Department, Finance Commission, Superintendent of Schools, School Committee, Town Treasurer and Collector of Taxes, Peabody School for Girls, Morrill Memorial Library, and Registrar of Voters. In addition service was rendered as requested, in the form of attendance at hearings, conferences, views taken, Court Activities, Drafting and revising various instruments and attention to extensive correspondence.
Litigations and Claims
Florence J. C. Hennessey against Town of Norwood: This is a petition for damages for the taking a parcel of land off the petitioners on Nahatan Street. This action is now pending in the Superior Court of Norfolk County.
Town of Norwood against Nikolai Hellesten. This is an action to recover the sum of One Thousand One Hundred Eleven Dollars and Eighty-Nine Cents ($1,111.89) for aid furnished to the Defendant and his wife. The suit is pending in the District Court of Northern Norfolk. In view of the fact that the real estate of the defendant was attached and subsequently a mortgage on the premises was forclosed it is doubtful that the Town of Norwood will recover anything.
Canton Institution for Savings against Town of Norwood: This is a peti- tion for abatement of taxes. The matter was adjusted during the course of the trial.
Pasquale Santora against Town of Norwood: This likewise is an appeal now pending before the Tax Appeal Board for an abatement of taxes upon which a trial has been had and a decision is awaited.
Norwood Press against Town of Norwood: This likewise is a tax appeal case and has been adjusted through the efforts of the Board of Assessors in a satisfactory manner.
City of Boston vs. Norwood:
Norwood vs. City of Boston:
These cases pending in the Superior Court for Norfolk County, will in all probability be settled early in 1942.
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Tax Lien Foreclosure Cases Land Court Division
Housing Securities, two cases; Rachel Very, four cases; Jennie F. Hawes, one case; Norwood Civic Association, one case; Alice R. Webber, one case. These cases are awaiting a report from the examiner appointed by the Land Court.
Alfred W. Tanneyhill case was withdrawn March 12, 1941 and decree filed in the Registry of Deeds.
Benjamin G. Sykes and Estelle A. Sykes: Petitions pending in the Supe- rior Court for Norfolk County for abatement of sewer assessments on Nichols and Bond Street.
Vincent J. Zalesky: Petition for abatement for sewer assessment on Pleasant Street pending in the Superior Court for Norfolk County.
Industrial Accident Board
Michael J. Flaherty: This is a petition filed before the Industrial Accident Board for injuries alleged that have been received by Mr. Flaherty while in the employment of the Public Works Department. A decree of Sixty Dollars ($60) was made in favor of Mr. Flaherty.
Patrick J. Folan: Petition was filed before the Industrial Accident Board by Mr. Folan for injuries claimed to have been received by him. After several hearings before the Industrial Accident Board and the Superior Court, the matter was compromised.
Daniel D. Murphy, an employee of the Public Works Department was removed by the General Manager on certain charges preferred by the Manager against Mr. Murphy. After a hearing in the Northern Norfolk District Court before Mr. Justice Murphy the dismissal was upheld. A motion for a new trial has been filed upon which no action as vet has been taken.
Several small claims made against the Town for defects in highways in which the Town appeared to be liable were adjusted without litigation.
The uniform confidence and consideration by the Selectmen and the other Officials and Employees of the Town is deeply appreciated and gratefully acknowledged.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE F. JAMES, Town Counsel
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Mr. William C. Kendrick
General Manager
Norwood, Massachusetts
Dear Sir:
I herewith submit my report as Superintendent of the Public Works Department for the year 1941.
Highway Department Maintenance
The usual work that comes under this heading such as street cleaning, patching and repairing of streets, the maintenance of fences, bridges and sidewalks was cared for throughout the year.
This year a capping of Colprovia was put on Catalpa Road to fill the voids and preserve the street for a great many more years.
Also under Chapter 90 Maintenance a surface water drain was installed on Neponset Street in front of the Rizzo Development to the junction of East Cross Street and Neponset Street. This work consisted of excavating 1475 cubic yards of earth, laying 2025 feet of 12" Concrete Pipe, backfilling trench and building 7 manholes and 9 catch basins.
The following streets were treated with 14,870 gallons of 65% Road Oil and covered with 755.95 tons of sand.
Howard Street
Mylod Street
Fulton Street
Pleasant Street
Morse Avenue
Wilson Street
Cedar Street
Under maintenance the following sections of two streets were recapped with Colprovia.
Guild Street-Broadway to Lenox St., 1156 square yards.
Lenox Street-Guild St. to Cross St., 1740 square yards.
Highway Maintenance Extraordinary
Day Street-Washington Street to Broadway.
2760 square yards of Bituminous Concrete was used to recap the old surface.
Winter Street-Walpole Street to Prospect Street.
8514 square yards of Bituminous Concrete was used to recap the old surface.
Hoyle Street-Washington Street to Walpole Street. 5140 square yards of 6" Stone Penetration was built.
Rockhill Street-Washington Street to Mylod Street.
2245 square yards of 4" Stone Penetration was built.
401 lineal feet of Straight Curb was set.
691 lineal feet of Circular Curb was set.
28 two foot Radius Blocks were set.
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Douglass Avenue-Washington Street to Winslow Avenue. 1445 square yards 4" Stone Penetration was built.
Highway Construction
Belmont Street-Highway Construction.
2084 square yards of oiled gravel road was constructed with treatments of 45% and 65% road oil.
Included in this work a drain was laid which consisted of:
69 feet-8" Vitrified Pipe
252 feet-10" Concrete Pipe
210 feet-12" Concrete Pipe
2 Manholes Built
5 Catch Basins Built
197 cubic yards of earth excavated 48 cubic yards of ledge excavated
Peabody Road-Highway Construction.
2752 square yards of oiled gravel road was constructed with treatments of 45% and 65% road oil.
Included in this work a drain was laid which consisted of:
160 feet-8" Vitrified Pipe
610 feet-12" R. C. Pipe
3 Manholes Built
5 Catch Basins Built 520 cubic yards of earth excavated
Chapter 90-Pleasant Street-Morse St. to East Walpole Line.
17,330 square yards surface graveled.
This work was stopped on December 19, 1941 because of bad weather. The work is to be completed early in 1942 when weather conditions permit.
During the construction of Pleasant Street quite a bit of drainage work was done such as:
2472 feet-10" Concrete Pipe laid
266 feet-12" Concrete Pipe laid
44 feet-15" Concrete Pipe laid
6 Manholes Built 16 Catch Basins Built
Also drainage was installed from Pleasant Street to the Railroad tracks and along side of Bird & Son Plant to the Neponset River in the Bird & Son property.
382 feet-15" Concrete Pipe laid
1 Manhole Built
Permanent Sidewalks
Colprovia walks were constructed on the following streets:
Nahatan Strcet-North Side-Lenox Street to Pleasant Street.
Pleasant Street-East Side-Dean Street to Mr. Gotovitch's House.
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High Street-North Side-Fulton Street to Prospect Street. Winfield Street-East Side-200 feet.
Sewer Department Maintenance
During the year the department cleaned and scraped all main trunk lines and laterals. Parts of the system were flushed periodically. The depart- ment had fifteen plugged sewers services which were caused by roots of trees.
Construction
Rockhill Street and Stone Circle. 200 feet-8' Vitrified Pipe
100 cubic yards of earth excavated
Pleasant Street.
299 feet-8" Vitrified Pipe 1 Manhole
164} cubic yards of earth excavated
Broadway.
117 feet-8" Vitrified Pipe
1 Manhole
62 cubic yards of earth excavated
20} cubic yards of rock excavated
A total of 74 new sewer services were added to the system.
Drain Department Maintenance
All open drains and pipe lines were cleaned at different times during the year. All the catch basins were cleaned three times.
Construction
Talbot Property-Crossing Washington Street to behind Sears & Roebuck's Store.
171 feet-36" R. C. Pipe laid
74 feet-30" R. C. Pipe laid
48 feet-24" R. C. Pipe laid
237 cubic yards of earth excavated
40 cubic yards of rock excavated 3 Manholes Built Hoyle Street-Washington Street to Walpole Street. 1122 feet-12" R. C. Pipe laid
112 feet-8" Vitrified Pipe laid
5 Manholes Built 6 Catch Basins Built
553 cubic yards of earth excavated 30 cubic yards of rock excavated
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Winslow Avenue-Hoyle Street to Douglass Avenue.
248 feet-10" Concrete Pipe laid.
21 feet-8" Vitrified Pipe laid
1 Manhole Built
2 Catch Basins Built
82 cubic yards of earth excavated Johnson Court.
117 feet-10" Concrete Pipe laid
18 feet-8" Vitrified Pipe laid
1 Manhole Built
2 Catch Basins Built
Water Street-At Bridge.
142 feet-12" Concrete Pipe laid 1 Manhole Built
110 cubic yards earth excavated Pine Street Field Line.
220 feet-10" Concrete Pipe laid 30 feet-8" Vitrified Pipe laid
1 Manhole Built
2 Catch Basins Built
620 feet-Open ditch dug out
265 cubic yards of earth excavated 82 cubic yards of rock excavated Gay Street.
357 feet-12" Concrete Pipe laid
24 feet-8" Vitrified Pipe laid
2 Manholes Built
3 Catch Basins Built
120 cubic yards of earth excavated
Cross Street-Main Drain Westerly (Partially Done). 220 feet-12" R. C. Pipe laid
90 cubic yards of earth excavated
20 cubic yards of rock excavated
Moth and Forestry
The shade trees were sprayed along the highways as well as trees in parks and playgrounds. The elm trees were sprayed twice so as to prevent the recurring of blight that came over them the previous year.
Fifty new trees were planted.
A thorough inspection of the trees was made all over the town and dead limbs were removed and considerable trimming done.
Parks and Playgrounds
All parks and playgrounds were raked and mowed during the year. The baseball diamonds were attended to when needcd, and at the Wilson Street Playground a temporary backstop was constructed.
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Maintenance and Control of Traffic
The street markings for parking and crosswalk markings were painted twice during the year. Also slow signs at bad intersections were painted in different parts of the town.
Water Department Maintenance and Operation
During the year the department had to repair sixty-one leaking services; renew ten services, lower three services as well as install ninety-five new services into new homes.
Two new hydrants were installed in the system and fifteen hydrant replacements were made.
The filter beds at the Westwood Station were cleaned frequently due to the vegetable matter from pond water. This was because the pond has been so low all through the year 1941.
Water Construction
Union Street
Length
Excavation
Rock
Belmont Street
Length
Excavation
Hydrants Set
1
Irving Street
Length
Excavation
Hydrants Set
Earle Street
Length
210 feet 6" Cast Iron Pipe 105 cubic yards
Carpenter Street
Length
251 feet 6" Cast Iron Pipe 125 cubic yards
Excavation
Margaret Street Length
Excavation
417 feet 6" Cast Iron Pipe 223 cubic yards
Water Statistics-1941 Monthly Consumption in Gallons
January
35,455,000
25,870,000
9,585,000
February
30,530,000
21,900,000
8,630,000
March
34,355,000
25,660,000
8,695,000
April
33,960,000
25,080,000
8,880,000
176 feet 6" Cast Iron Pipe 80 cubic yards 13 cubic yards
220 feet 8" Cast Iron Pipe 100 cubic yards
403 feet 6" Cast Iron Pipe 202 cubic yards 1
Excavation
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May
34,170,000
25,310,000
8,860,000
June
32,335,000
22,850,000
9,485,000
July
33,885,000
21,500,000
12,385,000
August
33,075,000
21,590,000
11,485,000
September
33,395,000
13,920,000
19,475,000
October
33,340,000
13,400,000
19,940,000
November
31,095,000
20,210,000
10,885,000
December
32,515,000
21,010,000
11,505,000
Totals
398,110,000
258,300,000
139,810,000
Greatest Amount Pumped :
Day, July 23
Gallons:
1,660,000
Week, July 6-12.
Gallons:
8,465,000
Supplied to Distributing Mains for Year
398,110,000
Passed through Service Meters During Year.
263,243,640
Miles of Mains at End of Year.
49.62
Total Number of Services at End of Year
3,043
Number of Services in Use at End of Year
2,953
Number of Meters in Use at End of Year
2,931
Factory
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Domestic.
2,886
Operating Record at Pumping Stations:
Station
Days
Hours
Gallons Pumped
Ellis
364
4128
258,300,000
Westwood
345
2541
139,810,000
709
6669
398,110,000
Gallons of Water Pumped in Previous Years:
1932
380,095,000
1937
403,070,000
1933
384,565,000
1938
374,733,000
1934
425,378,000
1939
432,095,000
1935
446,355,000
1940
426,512,000
1936
490,576,000
1941
398,110,000
W.P.A. Projects Cement Sidewalks
Granolithic Walk Construction Project #165-1-14-728-23051. Con- struction of granolithic sidewalks, crossings and aprons throughout the town.
227 cubic yards earth excavated
612 square yards fine grading 75 cubic yards gravel fill 720 square yards granolithic walks laid
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46} cubic yards granolithic crossings and aprons installed 74 cubic yards loam strips installed
142 lineal feet amiesite edging and patching
East Cross St. Sewer
East Cross St. Sewer Project #165-1-14-364-22398. Construct sanitary sewers.
1548 cubic yards earth excavation up to 5'
308 cubic yards earth excavation from 5'-10'
101 cubic yards rock excavation up to 5'
260 cubic yards rock excavation from 5'-10'
11 cubic yards rock excavation from 10'-15'
2043 feet 10" vitrified pipe installed
184 feet 8" vitrified pipe installed
322 feet 5" vitrified pipe installed 9 each manholes installed 9 each 5" & 10" Y's installed 7 each 5" & 8" Y's installed
8920 square feet sheathing and bracing installed 203 cubic yards gravel under pipes
610 square yards amiesite surfacing
524 cubic yards surface material disposed of
Vernon St. Playground (Fr. McAleer's Playground)
Project #465-14-2-19-13961. Develop parks and playgrounds.
565 cubic yards excavation (drainage).
8000 cubic yards filling (from cuts on site).
105 cubic yards boulder excavation.
In closing this report I would like to make the recommendation again this year that another gravel packed well be added to the present well field to take care of increasing demands for water from the owners of new homes in Norwood.
Again I strongly urge that definite steps be made to provide a new Public Works Headquarters.
I also feel that the Public Works Department functioned a hundred per cent in doing all the year's work that had been set up for them under the most trying circumstances, such as losing several men that left the department to work elsewhere and the difficulty in getting materials.
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH E. CONLEY,
Superintendent of Public Works
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MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
Mr. William C. Kendrick
General Manager
Norwood, Massachusetts
Dear Sir:
I submit herewith a report of the activities and operations of the Light Department for the year ending December 31, 1941.
A major change in our distribution system was programed early in the year. Due to overloading and excessive losses on some of our distribution circuits it was decided to change our entire system from 2400 volts three phase, three wire, to 4160 volts, three phase, four wire. The fourth wire being a common neutral or ground to both primary and secondary distribu- tion. Included in this program was the purchase of a 2000 K.V.A. unit type automatic substation to be located on Short Street near Washington Street. At this site a concrete mat and necessary duct lines for two 13.8 K.V. and two 4 K.V. lines were installed during the year. The transformer has been received but the switchgear is not expected until March 30, 1942. Except for several thousand pounds of copper wire to be used for the fourth wire nearly all the materials for this change in our distribution system is in stock. Two years with our own crew was the time set for the completion of this reconstruction but due to the delay in getting the substation operating, another six months or a year will be required. Number five circuit is the only one that has been changed to 4 K.V. and only in a temporary manner, necessitated by an increase of five hundred additional H.P. by the Winslow Bros. & Smith Co. at their Endicott Street Plant.
Except for underground ducts in connection with the new substation, a new 4/0 four wire circuit to Winslow's Tannery and a 3/0 four wire circuit to George H. Morrill Ink works, both from the new substation site, no major extentions have been made to our distribution system.
The largest distribution transformer installation during the year was the connecting of three 75 K.W. subway type transformers at the corner of Guild and Washington Streets.
With the cooperation of the Norwood Retail Board, Mr. Wheeler, manual training teacher at the Senior High School, and Mr. John Rizzo, manager of the Metropolitan Airport, the line crew built a forty foot Christmas tree, erected arches in the Town Square and made decorations through the business district in an appropriate manner for the Christmas Holidays.
Purchased and delivered electric energy increased considerably over the year 1940.
1941
1940
Purchased Energy 12,613,056 11,045,000
Delivered to Industrials 4,073,300 . 3,126,900
Delivered to St. Lighting 703,175 718,606
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