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38 00
Zafalee -, labor
20 00
Total .
. $1,812 43
Cost per foot, including pipe, hydrants and gates, 84} cents. .
Cost per foot, not including pipe, hydrants, etc., 39} cents.
On this extension, as on the one on Chestnut Street, we were obliged to use the pump in a greater part of the trenches, which caused an increase in the cost over what some of the other extensions which we have made have cost.
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EXTENSION ON ALLEN STREET.
Paid M. J. Drummond, 828 feet 6-inch pipe . $253 68
Chapman Valve Co., hydrants and gates . 51 43
Builders' Iron Foundry Co., branches and plug's, 7 21
George E. Gilchrist, gate boxes
9 00
Chadwick Lead Co., lead
16 75
Carting pipe . 9 25
60
Oriental Powder Co., rend rock, fuse and caps, 4 50
W. D. Hatchfield, sharpening tools . 40
C. D. Hill, oil
3 12
F. H. Langley, sharpening tools ·
2 27
E. M. Mann, wood
1 75
G. Bacigalupo, labor
12 70
George Sias, labor .
10 70
Thomas Kiley, labor
12 00
John Sheehan, labor
12 30
Sorriana Jones
12 40
George Foster, labor
12 00
P. Madigan, labor and care of lights
44 10
John Wilkinson, labor
10 90
William Shepard, labor
4 95
John Curran, labor
.
3 80
James Welch, labor
12 35
James Barry, labor
8 70
James Hoye, labor
9 90
Dominick Hand, labor
10 65
Philip Green, labor
1 15
John Sheehan, 2d, labor
6 50
James Lyons, labor
7 95
R. Hamilton, labor
8 78
E. Donahue, labor .
8 70
John Harris, labor .
8 40
James Fardy, sharpening tools
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Paid B. Manley, labor
$6 20
William Dore, labor
5 70
Thomas Hand, labor
1 00
Dennis Whalin, labor William Keefe, labor
1 00
1 00
Peter B. Hand, labor
12 00
Thomas Whalin, labor
89
Town team, labor
67
Antonio Dirosa, labor
22 50
Thomas Dirosa, labor
20 00
Fred -, labor
20 00
Total
$669 85
Cost per foot, including pipe, gates, etc., 80g cents.
Cost per foot, not including pipe, gates, etc., 37§ cents.
On this extension we have two taking water, and this ex- tends the pipe on Allen Street from Main Street to the resi- dence of Columbus Holbrook.
In making these extensions the method was same as last year in the employment of town labor as far as possible, and all who applied were given work.
The pipe used was all six-inch, of about 30 pounds to the foot.
These mains were all laid the usual depth, 4g feet, in a careful manner, and we tried to leave all streets in as good shape as possible.
CHARLES A. WALES, DANIEL B. WHITE, PETER B. HAND, Water Commissioners.
RANDOLPH, February 4, 1897.
The undersigned, Auditors of the town of Randolph, have examined the accounts of the Water Commissioners and find
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them correct, with proper vouchers for all orders drawn on the Treasurer.
C. G. HATHAWAY, M. F. CUNNINGHAM, R. P. BARRETT,
Auditors.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF WATER WORKS.
PUMPING STATION.
The buildings and grounds at the station are all in good order, except the painting of house, which is to be done in the spring.
In regard to the condition of boilers, pumps, etc., we re- fer you to the report of Engineer E. J. T. Dexter, and Hart- ford Steam Boiler and Inspection Company.
No repairs or additions of any amount for the coming year will be necessary.
REPORT OF E. J. T. DEXTER.
To the Water Commissioners of Randolph and Holbrook :
Gentlemen,- I submit to you my ninth annual report as engineer of your plant for the year ending December 31, 1896.
Everything in the pumping station is in good condition, with the exception of our service pipe, which supplies water for several purposes in and about the station. It is of com- mon iron pipe, and has become corroded and filled up, and must be replaced by a new one immediately. There has been a new grate purchased for No. 1 boiler the past year, which makes our boiler plant in excellent condition and in need of nothing in the way of repairs for some time to come. There has been dug and stoned up, near the station, a dry well, which has been connected with the blow-off pipes front
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the boilers to intercept the residue and washings from the boilers before entering the pond. It will be necessary the coming year to replace some of the window frames and sashes in the station cellar, and provide means for draining the area ways containing them to prevent them decaying. I would again call the attention of the Commissioners to the need of painting the dwelling house ; it has been eight years since it has received any attention in that line.
Following is the usual table showing the consumption of water for the year :
DATE.
Water Pumped.
Gallons.
Daily Average Water Pumped, Gallons.
Coal burned. Pounds.
Daily Average Coal Burned, Pounds.
January
7,092,150
228,779
51,495
1,66I
February .
8,397,494
299,910
53,700
1,907
March
8,328, 162
268,844
58,978
1,902
April
6,970,906
233,363
51,IO2
1,703
May
10,691,962
344,892
63,922
2,094
June
10,391,844
346,361
60,817
2,027
July .
12,338,374
398,012
75,8II
2,446
August
12,352,322
398,462
75,817
2,446
September
8,078,840
239,295
50,079
1,669
October
6,586,802
212,478
46,479
1,500
November
6,606,084
220,203
45,162
1,505
December
7,215,834
235.994
51,049
1,646
Total
115,050,778
314,347
648,401
1,77I
Increase on last year,
15,473,848
41,533
Number of gallons pumped per pound of coal, 168. E. J. T. DEXTER, Engineer.
BOILER INSPECTORS' REPORT.
BOSTON, MASS., December 30, 1896.
The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Com- pany make the following report of the condition of your steam boiler inspected on the twenty-eighth day of Decem- ber, 1896, by Inspector H. Harden :
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H. T. Boiler No. 1.
Internally : There was a thin deposit on the tubes and portions of the shell plates, which was dry and flaky, and can be readily removed. No active corrosion was found. Laps and flanges were intact. Braces were sound, and of good tension. So far as could be seen, the openings to steam and water connections were clear. Fusible plug showed no wasting. There were slight traces of oil found in the boiler, but not to a serious extent. A grease extrac- tor is used for the feed water. Soda has been used with good results, and we advise its continued use.
Externally : A light general wear was noted on shell plates. and tube heads. No blisters or fractures were noted. Seams. and tube ends showed no leakage or distress. Boiler appli- ances were in working order. Steam gauge was correct .. Brick setting was in fair condition.
Yours respectfully, C. E. ROBERTS, Manager.
Randolph and Holbrook Water Works.
BOSTON, MASS., November 13, 1896.
The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Com- pany make the following report of the condition of your steam boiler inspected on the twelveth day of November, 1896, by Inspectors Foord and Harden :
H. T. Boiler No. 2.
Internally : The heads, tubes and shell plates are free from incrustation, corrosion and deposit. No indications of dis- tress were noted at the seams. The openings to seam con- nections and water gauges are clear. The bracing is sound and taut. No loose deposit was noted on the bottom of the shell. The fusible plug was removed, and is to be replaced by a new one.
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Externally : No fractures or corrosion were noted on the shell plates. The blister on the second plate has not ex- tended since the last inspection. The patches are in good condition. No leaks or distress were noted at the seams or tube ends. No defects were noted on the heads. Brick- work is in good repair. The safety valve and other appli- ances are in good working order.
Yours respectfully,
C. E. ROBERTS, Manager.
Randolph and Holbrook Water Works.
GREAT POND.
No change in the supply of water during the year is noted, and as before we have removed all grass, bushes and weeds from the edges, and it seems to have a good effect.
The quality of the water remains good, except at certain times in the year a slight color and taste are noted, and this is more liable to be in the spring than any other time.
The State Board of Health examines the water a number of times during the year, and samples are sent to them from different parts of the pond as ordered, and they analyze the same and have reported the quality as good.
STAND PIPES.
The stand pipes have required no repairs during the last year, and in the coming year will require to be painted both inside and out.
The grounds around the stand pipes remain in the same condition as last year.
MAINS.
The mains where we have been obliged to remove parts, or been able to see the inside, seem to be almost in the same condition as when laid, and the coating on both sides remains good.
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There have been only three or four small leaks during the year, except the one on Union Street, where we were obliged to remove about six feet of 12-inch pipe and replace the same. This was the worst break we have had for nearly three years.
The mains have been extended the past year on High Street from opposite the residence of Robert Dickey south to the Canton line.
On Chestnut Street from the residence of William R. Roberts to a point just above the residence of Thomas Devine.
On Allen Street to opposite the residence of Columbus Holbrook.
We think that this town will compare favorably with any town or water works company in regard to the extensions of its mains through its streets.
HYDRANTS.
During the last year seven have been added, making 150 at the present time.
Of these, three are on extension of High Street, three on Chestnut and one on Allen Street.
A few have had to be dug around and the bases repaired.
In the fall all the hydrants were tested and left in good order for the winter.
In submitting this report we extend a most cordial invita- tion to all citizens and strangers to visit our water works and judge for themselves.
CHARLES A. WALES, DANIEL B. WHITE, PETER B. HAND, Water Commissioners.
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HIRAM C. ALDEN, TREASURER, in account with RANDOLPH WATER WORKS.
1896. DR.
Balance December 31, 1895
$216 23
Received from water rates, etc.
3,666 71
from Holbrook (bal. joint account) 910 79
$4,793 83
1896. CR.
Paid orders of Water Commissioners
$3,542 23 .
Balance
1,251 60
$4,793 83
JOSEPH T. LEAHY, TREASURER, in account with RANDOLPH WATER WORKS.
1896.
DR.
Amount received from H. C. Alden
$1,251 60
Received from :
Town Appro- priation.
Water Rates. Interest.
Sale of Bonds.
Mar., $2,000 00
$314 62
2,314 62
April,
$10 14
10 14
June,
155 00 *36 67
$2,106 40
2,298 07
July,
1,789 50
1,789 50
Aug.
338 00
1 26
339 26
Sept.
259 48 *15 77
2,007 00
2,282 25
Oct. 2,000 00
136 83
2,136 83
Nov.
338 02
2 36
340 38
Dec.
2,242 98 *19 89
1,050 00
3,312 87
Totals $4,000
$5,574 43 $86 09
$5,163 40 $16,075 52
* Interest accrued on bonds and received at time of sale.
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1896.
CR.
Paid :
Orders of Water Com.
Interest on Coupons.
Totals. $412 25
March
$412 25
April .
174 00
$1,980 00
2,154 00
May
244 65
244 65
June
388 61
420 00
808 61
July
.
1,241 32
1,241 32
August
1,954 06
440 00
2,394 06
September
161 75
60 00
221 75
October
2,536 96
1,980 00
4,516 96 .
November
397 68
420 00
817 68
December
1,451 17
60 00
1,511 17
Totals .
$8,962 45
$5,360 00
·
Balance on hand December 31, 1896,
1,753 07
$16,075 52
RANDOLPH, February 4, 1897.
We, the undersigned, Auditors of the Town of Randolph, have this day examined the accounts of Joseph T. Leahy as Treasurer of Water Commissioners, and find the same to be correct, and the balance as stated above to be on deposit in the National Exchange Bank, Boston.
C. G. HATHAWAY, M. F. CUNNINGHAM, R. P. BARRETT, Auditors.
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JOSEPH T. LEAHY, TREASURER, in account with RANDOLPH WATER LOAN SINKING FUND.
DR.
1896.
Balance on hand December 31, 1895 . $4,784 89
Received appropriation of town 3,000 00
Received town of Randolph note 2,000 00
Received interest :
On above note $3 11
O. C. R.R., Jan. '96, July .'96, Jan. '97 180 00
Maine Central, May '96, Oct. '96, 30 00
Fitchburg R.R., May '96, Oct. '96, 135 00
Cleveland, O., May '96, Oct. '96, 160 00
Received town of Randolph bonds :
3 of 1895, Nov. $60 00
17 of 1896, May and Nov. 680 00
740 00
Received on deposits in banks :
National Exchange $14.24
Randolph Savings 58 04
North Easton Savings, '93 to '96 ·
148 66
Quincy Savings, '93 to'96, 148 66
Brockton Savings, '93 to '96 . 148 66
Abington Savings, '93 to '96 . 168 47
Mass. Loan & Trust Co., 4 41
691 14
1,939 25
$11,724 14
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1896.
CR.
Feb. Loaned note to town of Randolph $2,000 00
March. Loaned note to town of Randolph 4,000 00 ·
Balance on hand December 31, 1896
· 5,724 14
$11,724 14
FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF WATER ACCOUNT.
LIABILITIES.
Water bonds .
$148,000 00
Interest on bonds (estimated) . 1,693 33
$149,693 33
ASSETS.
Sinking fund .
.
41,344 14
Net water debt December 31, 1896 .
$108,349 19
STATE OF THE RANDOLPH WATER LOAN SINKING FUND.
$3,000 00 3 Fitchburg R.R. bonds, 4} coupon.
3,000 00 1 Old Colony bond, 4 registered.
500 00 1 Maine Central bond, 6 coupon.
17,000 00 17 Town of Randolph bonds, 4 coupon.
4,000 00 4 City of Cleveland bonds, 4 coupon.
1,168 47 Deposit in Abington Savings Bank.
1,148 66 Deposit in Brockton Savings Bank.
1,148 66 Deposit in North Easton Savings Bank.
1,148 66
Deposit in Quincy Savings Bank.
825 23 Deposit in Randolph Savings Bank.
4,000 00 Town of Randolph demand note, 4 per cent.
120 00 Interest on above note.
4,284 46 On deposit in Mass. Loan & Trust Co.
$41,344 14
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RANDOLPH, February 8, 1897.
We, the undersigned, Auditors of the Town of Randolph, Mass., have this day examined the Sinking Fund and find it to agree with the statement above made.
C. G. HATHAWAY, M. F. CUNNINGHAM, R. P. BARRETT, Auditors.
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REPORT OF TOWN TREASURER.
The Treasurer, in submitting his report, has endeavored as far as possible to go into detail in each of the respective accounts under his charge
All payments, with the exception of treasury notes, ex- pense account, interest on town coupon notes and State tax have been made upon authority of the Selectmen, and will be found embodied in their report of Town Orders. Even the interest on treasury notes has been thus paid, but this account, being more than others directly in the province of the Treasurer, will be found in detail in his report.
DR.
HIRAM C. ALDEN, TREASURER, IN
Balance on hand January 1, 1896
$6,006 52
Received from State Treasurer :
For State paupers
$3 74
For contagious diseases
62 21
For Massachusetts school fund
269 20
335 15
Received from County Treasurer :
For dog licenses .
485 70
Received from interest :
From water commissioners
1,540 00
From deposits
II 45
Received from note, Town of Randolph ·
2,000 00
Received from other towns, pauper account :
Holbrook
$624 40
Boston
16 50
Milton
24 00
Quincy
14 15
Braintree
96 50
Taunton
73 00
Received from taxes of 1895
848 55 700 00
$11,927 37
1,551 45
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ACCOUNT WITH TOWN OF RANDOLPH. CR.
Paid Town Orders
$3,023 61
Interest :
On water bonds
$600 00
coupon notes
170 00
town note
3 II
773 II
Expense account :
H. C. Alden, salary
50 00
Court fees :
E. F. Knight .
7 15
F. J. Donahoe
5 5I
12 66
62 66
Town notes
5,000 00
2,000 00
7,000 00
1,067 99
Balance on hand March 1, 1896 . ·
$11,927 37
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DR JOSEPH T. LEAHY, TREASURER, IN
Balance on hand March 1, 1896
$1,067 99
Received from taxes :
Of 1895
· $12,300 00
1896
· 22,000 00
34,300 00
From treasury notes
54,000 00
Coddington Fund
1,600 00
Selectmen .
996 28
licenses
7 00
other towns, pauper account :
Milton
$124 75
Gardner
41 20
Quincy ·
14 25
180 20
interest :
On deposits
$54 06
taxes
500 00
State Treasurer :
corporation tax .
$4,157 74
National Bank tax
2,000 76
military aid
183 00
State aid
2,767 00
burial indigent soldiers
35 00
State paupers
60 15
inspector of animals .
36 80
Court fees :
Quincy .
$78 61
Dedham.
5 00
83 61
School Committee :
interest Coddington Fund
$32 00
books, etc., sold
2 50
34 50
$102,064 09
.
554 06
9,240 45
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ACCOUNT WITH TOWN OF RANDOLPH. CR.
Paid town orders
. $49,216 84
Treasury notes
· 45,000 00
Coddington Fund
. 1,600 00
Expense account - Court fees :
E. F. Knight
$38 59
F. J. Donahoe
5 57
F. W. Vye
23 II
T. J. Kiernan
1 07
M. F. Sullivan
14 80
Thomas Farrell
81 88
165 02
Returns of births, marriages and deaths :
Dr. Kinnier
$4 50
Dr. Granger
10 50
Dr. Chase
1 75
Dr. Linfield .
25
Dr. Farnham
50
John B. Wren
7 25
R. Houghton
13 25
Joseph T. Leahy
49 55
Census births
15 00
102 55
Notifying Representative
2 00
269 57
Interest on town coupon notes
170 00
State tax
.
1,645 00
Cash in hands of Treasurer December 31, 1896 .
· 4,162 68
$102,064 09
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INTEREST ACCOUNT.
DR.
Paid interest on town notes :
Feb. 1 and Aug. 1. Coupon notes . · $340 00 Feb. 17. Note to sinking fund, Feb. 3 to 17 . 3 11
(No orders issued for above. )
April 23. Note, $10,000, 8 mos., 44 per cent, and $2 premium, $281 33
April 29. Note, $15,000, 6 mos., 3 days, 4 per cent, and $3.75 premium .
301 25
Sept. 29. Note, $15,000, 6 mos. 44 per cent .
318 75
May 7. Note, $10,000, 6 mos., 3 days, 4 per cent., and $2.50 premium . 200 83
June. Note, $500, 1 year 5 per cent, 25 00
June and Dec. Note, $10,000, 1 year 5 per cent . 500 00
June and Dec. Note, $5,000, 1 year,
4 per cent . 200 00
June and Dec. Note, $6,300 and $3,000, 1 year, 4 per cent, 372 00
July and Jan. Note, $5,000, 1 year, 4 per cent . ·
200 00
Sept. 10. Note, $5,000, 6 mos., 5 days, 6 per cent and ¿ com., 166 67
Dec. 23. Note, $10,000, 4 mos., 4 per cent and & com. .
158 34
Note, $1,600, 6 mos., 4 per cent 32 00
2,756 17
$3,099 28
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CR.
Received from appropriation of town, $2,200 00
Received from deposits in banks 65 51
Received from interest on taxes .
500 00
2,765 51
Expended in excess of receipts . $333 77
To present to the tax-payers of Randolph a monthly state- ment of the town's finances in the briefest and most con- densed form, the treasurer submits the following table.
To obtain the balance in the hands of the treasurer at the end of any month, add the receipts of that month to the balance shown in the preceding month and deduct the total payments for the month in question.
RECEIPTS.
EXPENDITURES.
Months.
Taxes.
Selectmen.
Notes.
Interest.
All other Sources.
Town Orders.
Court Fees and B. M. & D.
Interest.
Notes.
All other Payments.
February
March
$3,100 00
$118 65
$4,000 00
$9 15
$43 20
$5,506 58
$44 41
+$60 00
2,728 00
April
1,150 00
25,000 00
3 45
2 00
5,220 74
II 55
$15,000 00
8,651 16
May
.
1,050 00
76 00
10,000 00
38 80
4,717 76
18 07
10,000 00
5,080 13
June
1,000 00
50 00
3 73
1 00
4,193 28
8 44
1,933 14
July
.
2,000 00
170 14
8 22
7 62
2,207 86
.
1,9II 26
August
1,000 00
35 00
4 55
2,261 5I
20 07
170 00
499 23
September
.
3,800 00
114 75
5,000 00
24 26
2,942 48
2 75
6,493 0I
October
16,200 00
42 00
I 06
5,630 79
17,105 28
November
.
2,600 00
60 10
5 37
5 17
5,621 18
17 34
10,000 00
4,137 40
December
2,400 00
329 64
11,600 00
*579 59
9,422 65
10,914 66
146 94
11,600 00
$1,645 00
4,162 68
·
$1,067 99
.
*Includes $60 interest refunded.
Interest on water bonds charged at bank to town account and later refunded.
Balance.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
LIABILITIES.
Treasury notes on demand :
April 25, 1887. * Note to Lucy A.
Wilbur, 5 per cent $500 00
July 1, 1889. * Note to Turner Free
Library, 4 per cent
5,000 00
(Given July 3, 1871, renewed since. )
June 17, 1893. * Note to Randolph Savings Bank, 5 per cent . . 10,000 00
(Renewal of six smaller notes. )
Dec. 12, 1894. * Note to Randolph
Savings' Bank, 4 per cent .
5,000 00
March 30, 1896. Note to Randolph
Sinking Fund, 4 per cent .
4,000 00
(In anticipation taxes of 1896.)
March 16, 1896. Note to Coddington
Fund, 4 per cent
1,600 00
·
(To replace amount of bank stock. ) Time notes :
Aug. 1, 1889. 9 coupon notes due Aug. 1, 1899, 4 per cent 8,500 00
(Allen Street and Highland Avenue.) June 2, 1890. 3 notes due June 2, 1900, 4 per cent 6,300 00
(Liberty and Lafayette Streets.) June 19, 1891. 1 note due June 19, 1901, 4 per cent 3,000 00
(Liberty, North and Lafayette Sts.) April 29, 1896. * 1 note due April 29, 1897, 44 per cent 15,000 00 (Renewal of four smaller notes).
* The object for which these notes were originally issued is not recorded.
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Sept. 10, 1896. 1 note due March
10, 1897, 6 per cent . $5,000 00 (Anticipation taxes of 1896.) Dec. 23, 1896. 1 note due April 23,
1897, 4 per cent 10,000 00
(Anticipation taxes of 1896. ) Interest on above notes (estimated) . 441 50
$73,900 00
$74,341 50
ASSETS.
Salt marsh, Quincy
$300 00
Unpaid taxes of 1895
5,936 20
Unpaid taxes of 1896
. 17,623 26
Interest on taxes (estimated)
1,603 00
State aid to be refunded
2,725 00
Military aid to be refunded
236 00
Burial soldier to be refunded .
35 00
Due from other towns
96 83
Cash on hand
4,162 68
.
.
32,717 97
Net town debt, Dec. 31, 1896 . . $41,623 53
JOSEPH T. LEAHY, Treasurer.
RANDOLPH, February 8, 1897.
The undersigned, Auditors of the Town of Randolph, re- spectfully report that they have examined the accounts of the Treasurer, and find the same correctly kept, with proper vouchers and entries made for payments and receipts.
C. G. HATHAWAY, M. F. CUNNINGHAM, R. P. BARRETT.
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REPORT OF TOWN CLERK.
ANNUAL ELECTION, MARCH, 1896.
TOWN MEETING WARRANT.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
NORFOLK, SS.
To either of the Constables of the Town of Randolph,
GREETING :
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the town of Randolph, qualified to vote in town affairs, to assemble at Stetson Hall, in said town, on Monday, the second day of March next, at six o'clock in the forenoon, then and there to act on the following articles, namely :
Article 1. To choose a Moderator to preside at said meet- ing.
Article 2. To choose all such town officers as are required by law to be chosen by ballot ; also, on the same ballot to vote "Yes" or "No" in answer to the question : "Shall li- cense be granted for the sale of intoxicating liquors in this town ?"
Article 3. To choose all such town officers as are not re- quired by law to be chosen by ballot.
Article 4. To hear the report of the town officers and act thereon.
Article 5. To raise such sums of money as may be deemed necessary for the support of schools, and appropriate the same.
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Article 6. To raise money for the repairs of highways, and determine the manner of expending the same.
Article 7. To raise money to defray the general town ex- penses for the current year, and appropriate the same.
Article 8. To see what action the town will take in rela- tion to the fire department, and raise and appropriate money therefor.
Article 9. To see if the town will make an appropriation for the decoration of soldiers' graves, under the direction of Capt. Horace Niles Post, 110, G.A.R.
Article 10. To see what sum of money the town will raise and contribute to the sinking fund, as required by law, to meet the payment of the "Randolph Water Loan."
Article 11. To see what sum of money the town will raise and appropriate to the payment of interest on the "Randolph Water Loan."
Article 12. To see what sum of money the town will raise and appropriate for water for hydrants, street service, pub- lic buildings and drinking fountains.
Article 13. To see if the town will vote to renew its con- tract with Charles Doughty for lighting the streets by elec- tricity, and to place additional lights on Roel Street, Fowler Street, High Street, Maple Street, South Street, South Main Street and Wales Avenue, and raise and appropriate money therefor.
Article 14. To see if the town will pay the late Treasurer, Hiram C. Alden, the sum of seventy-five dollars, being amount paid by him for insurance on Treasurer's bond, and raise and appropriate money for the same.
Article 15. To see if the town will vote to make certain alterations in or additions to the North Grammar School building, and raise and appropriate money therefor.
Article 16. To see if the town will authorize the School Committee to make a contract to transport some of the pupils
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attending the Tower Hill School to the Prescott or North Grammar School, and raise and appropriate money therefor.
Article 17. To see if the town will vote to accept the pro- visions of Chapter 431 of the Acts of 1888 as amended, and to unite with the Town of Holbrook, or with any other town or towns in the discretion of the School Committee, to employ a superintendent of schools, and raise and appropri- ate money therefor.
Article 18. To see if the town will vote to instruct the Water Commissioners to extend the water main-pipe on Allen Street to the residence of Columbus Holbrook, as pe- titioned for by Columbus Holbrook and others, and raise and appropriate money therefor.
Article 19. To see if the town will vote to instruct the Water Commissioners to extend the water main-pipe on Chestnut Street, as petitioned for by Thomas Devine and others, and raise and appropriate money therefor.
Article 20. To see if the town will authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money tem- porarily, in anticipation of taxes of the present municipal year, and fix the sum he is authorized to borrow.
Article 21. To see if the town will authorize the Treas- urer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to issue notes of the town to replace those now outstanding, the same to be refunded upon such terms as they may deem most favorable for the town.
Article 22. To see if the town will accept the list of jur- ors as prepared by the Selectmen, and published in the town report as required by law.
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