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We are pleased to report that in accordance with the vote of the town we have purchased a new ladder truck ; it is a steel frame truck, and is equipped with a full compliment of ladders, including a 45 foot extention ladder. Its other equip- ment is complete in all respects. It is pronounced by all who have seen it a model truck of its kind.
In order to house it so as to be convenient and ready for use, we shall have to make some alterations in the house of central station.
We have been in communication with several towns and small cities on the subject of selling one of the steamers. We hope to find a customer ere long, as the expense of caring for, insuring against fire and accident, and the cost of inspec- tion each year is quite an item, amounting probably to $250 for both.
The chemical engine ought to receive some attention in the way of repairs or remodeling. There have been many changes and improvements in the make of this kind of appa-
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ratus, more especially in regard to the vessels that are placed inside the machine to hold the material with which they are charged.
The former leaden vessels, or bottles, have been discarded for glass, which is a great improvement, as the vitriol used soon consumes the leaden vessel and renders it unfit for use ; by so doing other parts of the machine are injured also. In times past, the machine has failed to work at the proper time and was in fact almost useless for reasons above stated.
This machine has proved of great value on several occa- sions in the past, when it was in good working condition, and in order that it may render good service in the future, we would recommend that it be put in good working con- dition, or else be sold. The probable cost of remodeling would be about $100.
HOUSES.
The houses are in pretty good condition ; water from the street is a fixture in all of them at present. At the central station some alteration will be required to accommodate the new truck. At the house of engine 2, and possibly at the chemical house, the foundation under the centre of the floors will have to be strengthened.
FIRE ALARMS.
We come again to the subject of fire alarm, a subject we have called the attention of the town to many times before. The committee which had the matter under consideration for a time reported one year ago, and from that report it was learned that the expense of a good system of alarm, that would cover the entire town, would be about $2,000. The Board of Engineers are unanimous in recommending such a system. Randolph is almost alone, as a town, in not having something in the line of fire alarm. Towns all about us have some means of locating a fire, in order that time and
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expense be saved and the damage to building be reduced to a minimum.
FIRE LOSSES.
The loss by fire the past year to buildings and contents was about $32,000. The amount of insurance paid was about $19,000. The damage to woodland by fire is estima- ted to be about $375.
ESTIMATE OF EXPENSE FOR THE YEAR 1898.
We would recommend the same pay as last year, as fol- lows : $12 per year per man, 50 cents per hour for actual service at fires, and 25 cents per hour guard or watch duty, fires in woodland, steward work, etc. ; engineer of steamer, $40; fireman of steamer, $30. We therefore ask to have appropriated the following :
For regular running expenses $1,000 00
pay of 55 men at $12
660 00
hour service
225 00
fires in woodland
100 00
repairs of chemical engine
100 00
insurance
100 00
repairs
100 00
$2,285 00
If a fire alarm is voted by the town
2,000 00
$4,285 00
CHARLES A. WALES, Chief, D. J. BRENNAN, CORNELIUS DESMOND, J. E. BLANCHE, W. A. CROAK, Clerk,
Engineers.
TWELFTH ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
WATER COMMISSIONERS
OF THE
TOWN OF RANDOLPH
FOR THE
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1897.
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RANDOLPH AND HOLBROOK WATER WORKS.
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REPORT OF THE WATER COMMISSIONERS.
To the Citizens of Randolph :
We respectfully present to you the twelfth annual report of the condition of the water works, also reports of treasurer and engineer, for the year ending December 31, 1897.
E. J. T. Dexter still remains as engineer, and we have found station and pumps in good order, and during the year he has made many repairs. For further information, see engineer's report.
The case of J. T. Langford remains the same as last year.
SINKING FUND.
The sinking fund is deposited in the safety deposit vaults, and amounts at the present time to $35,376.98 ; for further information, see treasurer's report.
The first payment of water bonds was made April 1, 1897, of $10,000.
The water bonds are due as follows :
April 1, 1902, next one due
. $10,000 00
April 1, 1907
. 20,000 00
April 1, 1912
. 20,000 00
April 1, 1917
. 40,000 00
May 1, 1918
. 20,000 00
July 1, 1922
25,000 00 ·
July 1, 1926
. 8,000 00
Total
$143,000 00
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As required by law for sinking fund, the Commissioners recommend an appropriation for the ensuing year :
For sinking fund same as last year $3,000 00 hydrants, and other public uses 2,000 00
$5,000 00
No appropriation for interest the coming year will be re- quired.
Extensions made the last year :
On Old Street $1,408 49
Canton Street .
905 90
Warren Avenue .
483 36
$2,797 75
EXPENDITURES AND MAINTENANCE ACCOUNT, JOINT WORKS, For year ending December 31, 1897. Paid by Randolph.
Paid E. J. T. Dexter, salary as engineer 1 year . J. White Belcher, insurance on pumping station ·
$1,100 00
52 50
Fred M. French, insurance on pumping sta- tion 52 50
Walworth Mfg. Co., supplies for pumping station 35 22
A. J. Wilkinson & Co., supplies for pump- ing station . 25 75
Wollaston Foundry, supplies for pumping station ·
4 14
Loring and Howard, supplies . 4 25 ·
W. J. Ryan, labor on roof at station ·
7 80
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Paid D. T. Clark, labor . $3 00
Duval Metallic Co., packing for pumps 21 60
Crosby Steam Gage & Valve Co., supplies, 8 25
872 02
N. H. Tirrell, painting wagon .
10 00
C. E. Lyons, mason work at station
3 09
E. W. Campagna, lumber for station
4 48
Underhay Oil Co., oil for station
36 19
Boston Woven Hose Co., supplies
1 03
Charles H. Belcher, supplies
35 78
James Fardy, repairs on wagon
12 50
C. Prescott & Co., supplies
3 66
Waldo Brothers, shovels .
2 13
N.Y., N.H. & H. R.R. Co., freight
50
Frank H. Langley, blacksmith bill
37 57
A. J. Gove, expressing and teams
72 13
E. M. Mann, wood for station .
2 50
C. A. Wales, supplies for station
27 30
William Mahady, labor
2 35
Pay-roll for the year 1897
436 05
Frank A. Long, rubber boots
8 50
$2,942 24
Paid by Holbrook.
Paid City of Brockton, 12-inch sleeve $4 88
F. C. Coffin, engineers' report .
62 25
John F. Porter, @al
786 24
Richard Adams, rent of stable .
24 00
White & Crooker, hay and grain
35 08
Walter A. Crooker, hay, grain and ex- pressing .
51 81
John Underhay, insurance on station ·
52 50
Sumner & Goodwin, supplies .
3 60
D. B. White, coal for pumping station George M. French, painting house
59 45
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Paid Burbank & Ryder, paints for standpipe $108 85
Government Paint Co., paints for standpipe, 51 30
White Express, hay and grain . 9 30 ·
C. H. McCarter, blacksmith's bill and teams, Griffith Jones, painting standpipe
31 05
309 10
Albert B. Low, guying standpipe
186 00
George T. Wilde, telephone and findings
1 60
M. T. Jordan, stones for guy wires . 2 00
Walworth Mfg. Co., rubber gaskets 1 30
Joint pay-roll for the year 1897
116 50
$1,837 36
Paid by Randolph .
$2,942 24
Holbrook
1,837 36
Total
. $4,779 60
One-half to be paid by each town
$2,389 80
Paid by Holbrook . .
1,837 36
Amount due from Holbrook and paid
$552 44
CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNT, RANDOLPH WORKS.
Paid Chapman Valve Co., hydrants and gates . $114 16
Walworth Mfg. Co., supplies 12 81
National Meter Co., meter 81 60
Waldo Bros., cement
4 85
C. D. Hill, supplies
7 01
Chadwick Lead Co., lead 88 45
Builders' Iron Foundry Co., branches, etc., 12 00
Perrin, Seamans & Co., supplies 4 95 ·
M. J. Drummond, 6-inch iron pipe 968 20
George Woodman Co., supplies and fittings, 92 82
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Paid Henry Campbell, painting hydrants . $21 26
Boston Lead Co., lead pipe
5 40
C. H. Belcher, supplies 90
George E. Gilchrist, pipe and fittings
106 83
James Fardy, blacksmith's bill
10 60
N.Y., N.H. & H. Railroad Co., freight
185 68
Frank H. Langley, blacksmith's bill
11 37
A. J. Gove, expressing and teams
52 40
. E. M. Mann, wood
5 50
National Meter Co., meter
81 60
C. A. Wales, soldering corporations and supplies 15 23
T. J. Kinney, pipe and fittings
18 72
W. D. Hatchfield, blacksmith's bill 12 40
Pay-roll for the year 1897 on extensions, services, etc.
1,914 86
Total
$3,829 60
Cr. by pipe sold and labor
45 74
Net expense
$3,783 86 .
RANDOLPH MAINTENANCE ACCOUNT.
Paid Daniel H. Huxford, printing water bills, etc., $54 00
H. C. Dimond, rubber stamps . 88
Boston Safe Deposit Co., rent of box 10 00
3 36
J. T. Leahy, cash for transferring bonds Peter B. Hand, services as Water Commis- sioner for year ending March 1, 1897 100 00
Daniel B. White, services as Water Com- missioner for year ending March 1, 1897, 100 00 Mary E. Goldsmith, rent of office 18 months to October 1, 1897 148 75
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Paid Timothy Lyons, express bill $4 25
E. M. Mann, wood for office 4.50
J. T. Leahy, cash for expenses 7 15
Postage stamps and stationery 4 00
C. A. Wales, services as chairman of Water Commissioners, care of water works, and use of horse for year ending December 31, 1897 600 00
$1,036 89
Paid for joint maintenance account $2,942 24
Randolph construction account
3,829 60
Randolph maintenance account 1,036 89
interest on water loan
5,760 00
$13,568 73 .
Orders drawn on Treasurer
$13,568 73
Cr. paid by Holbrook on joint account 552 44
$13,015 29
CANTON STREET EXTENSION.
Paid M. J. Drummond, 1304 ft. 6-inch pipe 365 12
Chapman Valve Co. 28 02
Builders' Iron Foundry Co., branch . ·
3 00
Carting pipe
16 35
Chadwick Lead Co., lead
30 24
W. D. Hatchfield, sharpening tools 4 00
James Fardy, sharpening tools 3 00
5 37
F. H. Langley, sharpening tools C. D. Hill, oil
2 30
Edwin M. Mann, wood
1 75
John Sheehan, Jr., labor
.
8 20
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Paid John Sheehan, labor
$7 55
Thomas Kiley, labor
11 85
William Gill, labor
1 50
Patrick Kiley, labor
5 45
Michael Lagan, labor
4 85
Edward Donahue, labor
6 65
Patrick Mannix, labor
7 10
John B. McGrane, labor
7 70
Richard Keith, labor
7 30
Elmer Erskine, labor
7 30
William C. Barry, labor .
9 30
Nicholas Linnehan, labor
10 00
Michael Sheridan, labor. .
7 30
Timothy Mullin, labor
5 35
Francis Smith, labor
5 35
William Cordingly, labor
5 80
William Shepard, labor
6 50
Emory Lyons, labor
7 30
Hugh Hickey, labor
5 80
George Sias, care of lights and labor
19 30
Thomas Dee, labor .
7 55
Sylvester Knox, labor
8 05
Dominick Hand, labor
7 30
William Brennan, labor
7 00
Thomas Duff, labor
8 50
Michael Ford, labor
3 00
Timothy Curran, labor
5 05'
James Hoye, labor .
6 80
John F. Burns, labor
7 30
Thomas DeNeil, labor
5 80
Philip Green, labor
5 80
William Dore, labor
7 00
Peter Gibson, labor
6 90
Ebenezer Holbrook, labor
.
7 30
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Paid Thomas Donahue, labor $3 70
Bernard Manley, labor 6 15
Michael Good, labor 9 75
Robert Hamilton, labor
8 40
James Barry, labor
5 80
William Good, labor
5 20
James O'Reilly, labor
6 40
Thomas Curran, labor
5 80
John Harris, labor .
6 30
Patrick Madigan, labor
4 35
Soriana Jones, labor
14 00
Michael Crowley, labor
14 00
William Mahady, labor
15 50
Samuel Hamilton, labor
2 80
Patrick Whalin, labor
70
Peter B. Hand, labor
14 00
John E. Clark, labor
7 35
Antonio Dirosa, labor
15 75
Tomaso Dirosa, labor
14 00
Fred , labor
14 00 .
Peter -, labor
14 00
John , labor
8 00
Total
$905 90
Cost per foot, including pipe, hydrants, branches, etc., 692 cents.
Cost per foot, not including pipe, hydrants, etc., 34-4 1's cts. This extends the main beyond the last house on this street.
OLD STREET EXTENSION.
Paid M. J. Drummond, 1900 feet 6-inch pipe ·
$532 00 Chapman Valve Co., hydrants and gate .
38 81
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Paid Builders' Iron Foundry Co., branches $6 00
Carting pipe
23 70
Chadwick Lead Co., lead 39 12
E. A. Tabor, 19 loads gravel .
1 90
W. D. Hatchfield, sharpening tools
8 40
James Fardy, sharpening tools 7 60
Frank H. Langley, sharpening tools 6 00
C. D. Hill, oil 4 61
E. M. Mann, wood .
1 75
George Sias, labor .
17 95
Richard Keith, labor
11 35
William Cordingly, labor
10 20
Michael Good, labor
14 20
John Harris, labor .
15 60
John E. Clark, labor
20 00
Sylvester Knox, labor
6 60
Elmer Erskine, labor
11 60
Ebenezer Holbrook, labor
12 05
James O'Reilly, labor
10 80
William Good, labor
9 30
Thomas Donahue, labor
14 40
Edward Donahue, labor
10 30
Timothy Mullins, labor Hugh Hickey, labor
15 60
William Brennan, labor
14 30
William C. Barry, labor .
15 25
Nicholas Linnehan, labor
14 30
Michael Sheridan, labor
11 40
Emory Lyons, labor
13 40
Morton Holbrook, labor
· 15 40
William Shepard, labor
10 30
Thomas Dee, labor .
11 25
Philip Greene, labor
9 30
James Hoye, labor .
8 80
.
10 05
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Paid Patrick Mannix, labor
$12 00
M. Lagan, labor
9 90
Thomas Curran, labor
10 80
Patrick Whalin, labor
5 70
Timothy Curran, labor Dominick Hand, labor
8 70
12 60
William Dore, labor
16 30
Patrick Madigan, labor
9 70
John F. Burns, labor
11 75
Robert Hamilton, labor
10 80
Samuel Hamilton, labor
9 60
Thomas DeNeil, labor
8 85
Bernard Manley, labor
11 70
Peter Gibson, labor
5 70
Thomas Kiley, labor
23 80
Patrick Kiley, labor
9 30
Patrick Crosby, labor
3 00
Francis Smith, labor
4 30
John Sheehan, Jr., labor
11 00
G. Bacigalupo, labor
7 70
William Mahady, team and labor
31 35
Michael Crowley, labor
22 00
Soriana Jones, care of lights and labor
40 00
John B. McGrane, labor .
6 00
Thomas Duff, labor
6 00
James Barry, labor
4 80
C. H. Truelson, labor
4 80
Peter B. Hand, labor
16 00
Antonia Dirosa, labor
24 75
Tomaso Dirosa, labor
22 00
Fred - -, labor
22 00
Peter -, labor
22 00
$1,408 49
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Cost per foot, including hydrant, gate, pipe, etc., 74-2, cents.
Cost per foot not including pipe, hydrant, etc., 3816 cents.
This extension runs from the junction of Canton and Old Street to the main street at the head of street leading to the pumping station.
WARREN AVENUE EXTENSION.
Paid M. J. Drummond, 840 ft. 6-inch pipe ·
$247 24
Chapman Valve Co., hydrant and gate 38 81
Walworth Mfg. Co., 1 8 x 6 tee and 8-in. sleeve, 12 81 Builders' Iron Foundry Co., branch .
3 00
George Gilchrist, gate box
4 50
Chadwick Lead Co., lead
16 80
Carting pipe 7 50
John B. McGrane, labor
5 10
James Lyons, labor
8 20
Michael Linnehan, labor
8 70
William C. Barry, labor
8 50
Patrick Mannix, labor
7 20
Philip Green, labor
5 80
P. K. Kiley, labor .
7 20
Thomas Donahue & Sons, labor
17 70
William Brennan, labor
9 10
William Dore, labor
4 20
Joseph Crosby, labor
4 20
Samuel Hamilton, labor
7 30
William Shepard, labor
5 00
William Fennel, care of lights
5 00
Antonio Dirosa, labor
13 50
Tomaso Dirosa, labor
12 00
100
Paid Fred - -, labor
$12 00
Peter
-, labor
12 00
$483 36
Cost per foot, including pipe, hydrant, gate, etc., 5745 cts. Cost per foot, not including pipe, etc., 1825 cents.
This extension was made for the purpose of providing water for new buildings being erected, and as the difference in cost of large or small pipe was not much greater, the Com- missioners decided to lay six-inch pipe and extend it to the residence of Daniel Sullivan.
In all these extensions the same plan as in the last few years has been followed, and most of the labor has been done by town people, and no one who applied for work was re- fused who resided in town.
We have used in these extensions the same weight pipe, 30 pounds to the foot. The mains were laid 4} feet deep ; streets left in as good shape as possible.
Up to the present time we have not had a single leak in the mains laid the last three or four years.
CHARLES A. WALES, DANIEL B. WHITE, PETER B. HAND, Water Commissioners.
RANDOLPH, February 5, 1898.
The undersigned, Auditors of the town of Randolph, have examined the accounts of the Water Commissioners and find them correct, with proper vouchers for all orders drawn on the Treasurer.
C. G. HATHAWAY, M. F. CUNNINGHAM,
R. P. BARRETT,
Auditors.
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REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF WATER WORKS.
PUMPING STATION.
The buildings and grounds at the station are all in good order. During the year the house occupied by the engineer has been painted, and repairs made on the roof of the station.
No special repairs or additions will be necessary the com- ing year!
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.
REPORT OF E. J. T. DEXTER.
To the Water Commissioners of Randolph and Holbrook :
Gentlemen,- I submit to you my tenth annual report as engineer of your plant for the year ending December 31, 1897.
The entire plant is in good condition. The Gaskill engine has been thoroughly overhauled and fitted with new plungers. It was found to be in excellent condition internally ; it was also found to have settled on one corner of its foundation and had to be brought back into line before the new plungers could be put into place. This work, which required about three weeks, was completed December 22 and the engine started up again, and today is in exactly as good condition as when first placed on its foundation, nearly nine years ago.
I wish at this time to say to the Commissioners that great credit is due the Holly Mfg. Co. for the extremely short time required by them to make the new plungers and fit them to our rods which were sent to them, also for the interest which they showed by making every effort which would be of service to me in getting our engine in working order again at the earliest possible date. The dwelling house has been
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thoroughly painted the past year. The pond has received the usual attention, as far as cleaning up the shores are con- cerned, and with the exception of new frames and sashes for the cellar windows of the station, which was mentioned in last year's report, everything is in good condition.
Following is the usual table showing the consumption of water for the year. Respectfully submitted,
E. J. T. DEXTER, Engineer.
DATE.
Gallons pumped.
Daily average, Gallons.
Coal burned, Pounds.
Daily average, Coal, Pounds.
January .
7,186,898
218,932
50,827
1,694
February
6,750,514
241,090
44,889
1,496
March
7,285,682
235,022
50,075
1,669
April
7,405,662
246,855
47,261
1,575
May
8,687,912
289,597
55,639
1,854
June
10,358,564
311,952
60,178
2,005
July
11,518,794
383,629
71,149
2,370
August
10.620,750
354,025
66,224
2,207
September
9,751,702
325,053
62,814
2,093
October .
8,063,728
268,790
53,268
1,775
November
7,795,824
253,194
51,216
1,707
December
6,517,322
213,577
45,719
1,523
Total
.
101,743,352
278,750
659,259
1,806
BOILER INSPECTORS' REPORT.
BOSTON, MASS., December 30, 1897.
The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Com- pany make the following report of the condition of your steam boiler, inspected on the twenty-ninth day of December, 1897, by Inspector H. Harden :
H. T. Boiler No. 1.
Internally : With the exception of a light deposit at the rear end of tubes, the surfaces were clean. The laps and flanges were intact ; braces were sound and taut. So far as
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could be seen, the openings to outside connections were clear. Fusible plug was in good condition.
Externally : No blisters or fractures were found on shell plates or heads. Seams and tube ends showed no leaks or distress. Boiler appliances were in working order. Steam gauge was correct. Brickwork was in good condition.
Yours respectfully, C. E. ROBERTS, Manager.
Randolph and Holbrook Water Works, Randolph, Mass.
BOSTON, MASS., December 10, 1897.
The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Com- pany make the following report of the condition of your steam boiler inspected on the ninth day of December, 1897, by Inspector F. D. Terry :
H. T. Boiler No. 2.
Internally : The boiler is practically clean and free from scale. There is a very light vegetable deposit on some of the tubes, but it is not of a serious nature. There is no ser- ious corrosion of the several parts, and aside from a light wear, they show no defects. The laps and flanging show no fractures or apparent weakness. The braces are sound and taut. The openings to steam and water gauges, feed and blow-off pipes are clear. The fusible-plug is in good con- dition.
Externally : The heads and tube ends show no fractures or indications of leakage. The shell plates show no more material change since the last inspection. There is a small fracture at the edge of the plate at the patch in first fire sheet, but in its present condition does no material harm. No other defects were noted. The large patch on the rear fire sheet is in good condition. The boiler appliances are in good working order. The brickwork is in good condition.
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Owing to the condition of this boiler, its construction and material, we would recommend that the pressure be reduced to 75 pounds per square inch, and this pressure not exceeded.
Yours respectfully,
C. E. ROBERTS, Manager.
Randolph and Holbrook Water Works, Randolph, Mass.
GREAT POND.
The supply and quality of the water remain the same as heretofore. We have removed grass, etc., from the shores of the pond as far as possible, and we think it shows an im- provement in the water by so doing.
The water at this time is more highly colored and more taste may be noticed. This is caused by the surface of the pond being covered by ice and by the amount of surface water running in, and will continue for a few weeks.
Samples of the water from the pond or mains are sent to the State Board of Health as ordered by them, and analyzed from the report received. The quality of the water is re- ported good.
STAND PIPES.
The stand pipes have both been thoroughly scraped on the inside and painted two coats, and one coat on outside. No serious signs of rust were discovered, and the stand pipes at the present time are in good order.
While having the stand pipes empty for painting and cleaning, the Commissioners decided to have guy wires placed on stand pipes, as in case of gales there might be strains which would cause leaks.
A contract was made with A. A. Low to furnish and put on guy wires, which was done, and we now have the guys to be put up any time in the future when required.
The grounds remain in same condition as last year.
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The mains have been extended 4,044 feet the present season.
As far as it is possible to know, the mains in the whole system are in good order.
There have been four or five small leaks during last year, and the most of them have been in the meadow land between the place where it leaves the street near the residence. of A. J. Towns and the pond road, and we look for the most trouble in the future in this location.
The streets of the town are now pretty well covered by water mains.
HYDRANTS.
The last year three have been added, making 153 at the present.
Of these one is at the end of the line on Canton Street, one at the end of Old Street at the head of Pond Street, and one on Warren Avenue.
A few have had to be dug up and repaired, but up to the present time there has never been one that was not in perfect order when wanted.
They were all tested and left in good order at the end of the Fall.
In submitting this report, we would be pleased to have strangers and our own citizens visit our water works and examine for themselves.
CHARLES A. WALES, DANIEL B. WHITE, PETER B. HAND, Water Commissioners.
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JOSEPH T. LEAHY, TREASURER, in account with RANDOLPH WATER WORKS.
RECEIPTS.
Balance on hand December 31, 1896 $1,753 07 Received for water rates and service connections, 5,430 72
· labor and sale of pipe . 45 74
Refunded by Holbrook (balance joint account), Received appropriations of town :
552 44
For interest . $1,000 00 hydrants . 2,000 00 .
3,000 00
Received interest on deposits
6 42
for sale of five bonds .
5,372 22
$16,160 61
EXPENDITURES.
Paid orders of Water Commissioners, including interest on bonds . $13,568 73
Balance on hand, December 31, 1897 2,591 88 ·
$16,160 61
RANDOLPH, February 5, 1898.
We, the undersigned, Auditors of the town of Randolph, have this day examined the accounts of Joseph T. Leahy, Treasurer of the Water Commissioners, and find the same correct and the balance as stated above.
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.
Balance on hand December 31, 1896 $5,724 14
Received town appropriation 3,000 00
for town note 4,000 00 .
four City of Cleveland bonds 4,000 00
three Fitchburg Railroad bonds 3,000 00
Withdrawn from Randolph Savings Bank
297 22
Refunded, for collection of bonds Received interest :
3 36
On town note, 18 months $240 00
Old Colony Railroad bond
120 00
Maine Central bond . 30 00
Fitchburg Railroad bond 135 00
Cleveland, Ohio, bond 80 00
Town of Randolph bonds
660 00
On deposits in savings banks :
Randolph
$33 32
Brockton
.
46 38
North Easton
.46 38
Quincy
46 28
Abington
53 14
Mass. Loan & Trust Co.,
34 56
260 06
1,525 06
$21,549 78
CR.
By paying bonds due April 1, 1897 . $10,000 00
for town note
4,000 00 ·
five Town of Randolph bonds · 5,372 22
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