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A first alarm, or an alarm, is sounded as follows : Sup- pose, for instance, that Box 23 is pulled (the machinery working automatically), the whistle blows two blows (repre- senting tens) which means twenty, a pause, thus . .. then three more (representing units), which means three, making 23. This is repeated by the whistle until four rounds have been blown. This is an alarm or a first alarm. This is repeated as a second alarm, but this must not be done until ordered by an engineer or whoever is in charge of affairs at a fire.
CHAPTER 206 - SECTION 13 - OF THE PUBLIC STATUTES.
" Whoever, without reasonable cause, by outcry or ringing of bells, or otherwise, makes or circulates or causes to be made or circulated a false alarm of fire, shall be punished by fine not exceeding one hundred dollars, or by imprisonment in the jail not exceeding six months."
Any person that shall tamper with the fire alarm in any manner whatsoever will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
Per Order Board of Engineers, Fire Department.
The number and location of boxes are as follows :
No, 23. Central square, corner Union and North streets.
24. Junction of Maple and South Main streets.
26. South Main street, near E. F. Knight's.
27. South street, near P. H. McLaughlin's.
28. Union street, near D. J. Golden's.
31. Junction Cottage, Mill and North streets.
34. Junction Liberty and North streets.
35. Junction Oak and North streets.
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42. Corner Main and West streets.
43. Corner Roel and Allen streets.
45. Front of Baptist Church, Main street.
46. West, corner North Main street.
52. Depot square, Warren street.
54. Corner Warren and Fowler streets.
56. McCarthy's Corner, West and Lafayette streets. 61. Tower Hill.
APPARATUS.
The apparatus of the department consists of the same number of pieces as reported one year ago, namely : two steamers, one hose wagon, one horse reel, one hand reel, one chemical engine, ladder truck fully equipped. The steamers have been inspected, as is the custom, once a year, and were found to be in very good condition. During the past year we have received requests to place a price upon one of the steamers. We did so; we have not heard from the parties since.
We believe we could sell one of the steamers if we were allowed the privilege of exchanging for something in the way of supplies or apparatus, instead of waiting until spot cash is in sight.
We have moved the chemical engine from the house on West street to one of the buildings connected with the stable of Engineer Blanche, he to care for the same. This was done for the reason that if the service of a chemical engine is needed at all, it is as soon as possible after fire has been discovered, and as Mr. Blanche hauls the engine, we wish to get the best service possible, hence the change. We placed more hose in the house on West street on the hand reel located there.
The chemical engine is fully insured in its new quarters.
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HOUSES.
The houses are in pretty good condition ; some minor re- pairs may be needed.
ESTIMATES OF EXPENSES FOR 1901.
We herewith recommend the following for the ensuing year : $12 per man; 50 cents per hour for actual work at fires ; 25 cents per hour for guard or watch duty, and fires in woodland, steward, etc. ; engineer of steamer, $40; fire- man of steamer, $30.
We therefore ask to have appropriated the following :
For regular running expenses $1,000 00
pay of 54 men, $12 cach
648 00
hour service
252 00
fires in woodland
100 00
insurance
50 00
repairs
25 00
care of fire alarm
50 00
$2,125 00
CHARLES A. WALES, DANIEL J. BRENNAN, J. E. BLANCHE, J. W. FARRELL, W. A. CROAK,
Engineers.
FIFTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
WATER COMMISSIONERS
OF THE
TOWN OF RANDOLPH
FOR THE
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1900.
RANDOLPH PUMPING STATION.
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REPORT OF THE WATER COMMISSIONERS.
On the 17th of November of the last year, we were pained to hear of the sudden death of Peter B. Hand, Chair- man of the Board; one who had been connected with the works from the beginning to the time of his death, and who was thoroughly posted in all the details in regard to the same ; one who was able and ready at all times in public or in private to satisfactorily explain all matters in regard to the same.
He will be missed in settlement of cases that are pending, and in cases that may arise in the future.
We wish at this time to express our sincere sympathy to the family and friends of the deceased, and we feel that the town has suffered in the loss of one of the best informed officers in regard to the water works.
To the Citizens of Randolph :
The Water Commissioners respectfully submit their fif- teenth annual report, for the year ending December 31, 1900.
The condition of the Water Works will appear from the reports of the superintendent, Charles A. Wales, and the engineer at the pumping station, Edward J. T. Dexter.
The condition of the sinking fund and the outstanding bonds will appear from the report of the Treasurer, Joseph T. Leahy.
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Orders were drawn upon the Treasurer amounting to $12,548.16, as follows :
On account of : Joint maintenance . $2,490 03 Randolph construction, service pipe
524 54
Randolph maintenance ·
7,019 72
Sinking fund .
2,500 00
Holbrook bills paid
13 87
$12,548 16
EXPENDITURES.
JOINT WORKS MAINTENANCE ACCOUNT. Paid by Randolph.
Paid E. J. T. Dexter, salary as engi-
neer · . $1,100 00
E. J. T. Dexter, cash paid 6 20 ·
Tomasso Dirosa, labor 426 37
Richard F. Forrest, labor 141 63
George F. Blake Manfg. Com-
pany, cylinder for pump 450 00
Pay-roll for labor on pump 7 13
George W: Wentworth, labor . 3 00
A. J. Wilkinson, padlock 1 00
Falls Rivet Machine Company, shafting 2 38
Crosby Steam Gage & Valve Co., gauge 4 00
C. H. Belcher Estate, supplies, 22 53
Mrs. R. E. Mann, labor at pumping station . ·
2 00
John Harris, labor . . 2 00
·
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Paid Frank H. Langley, labor and supplies $7 15
Boston Woven Hose & Rubber Co., supplies 15 03
Walworth Mfg. Co., supplies 39 37
D. J. Nyhan, supplies 1 75
Eagle Oil & Supply Co., oil
3 00
Duval Metallic Packing Com- pany, packing 44 10
William O. Halloran, labor 1 75
Fairbanks Company, disc 25
John P. Rooney, labor
2 75
W. J. Ryan, repairs
3 00
A. J. Gove, team and expressing, 10 40
Charles H. Cole. labor on vault, 5 00
S. B. Woodman, repairs ·
40 68
Joseph Breck & Sons, wheel- barrow 4 50
S. A. Thayer, coal ·
16 87
Lyons Express, expressing 2 30
John Sheehan, labor 3 00
William Mahady, labor . 4 40
George M. Johnson, labor
7 00
Town of Randolph, team labor, 5 25
N. Y., N. H. & H. R.R. Co., freight 3 26
F. W. Hayden, supplies 1 70
J. B. Rhines & Co., supplies . 25 45
C. E. Lyons, labor and material, 21 20
John H. Pray, Sons & Co., mat- ting . 13 85
Howard Randall, oil
5 10
A. T. Stearns Lumber Com- pany, supplies 19 60
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Paid William Crossley, supplies $1 33
R. E. O'Brien, supplies . 1 41
C. Fred Lyons, supplies 9 34
Edwin M. Mann, wood . 2 00
$2,490 03
Paid by Holbrook.
Paid John W. Porter, coal $893 31
Walworth Mfg. Co., supplies, · 45 88
C. H. McCarter, teams and blacksmithing 34 75
D. B. White, coal . 135 00
Nickerson & Jones, painting 1 50
Griffith Jones, painting 30 00
Robert W. Neff, blackite paint,
74 75
M. E. Leahy & Co., coal
851 51
George T. Wilde, supplies
5 87
Albert Low, labor .
9 20
Eagle Oil & Supply Co., oil 4 00
Waldo Bros., cement 75
Chapman Valve Co., supplies . 35 12
2,121 64
Total paid on joint account
$4,611 67 ·
One-half to be paid by each town
$2,305 83
Paid by Holbrook :
Sundry bills
. $2,121 64
Balance joint account refunded, 184 19
$2,305 83.
HOLBROOK BILLS.
Paid by Randolph :
Tomasso Dirosa, labor
$12 37
A. J. Gove, team
1 50
$13 87
Refunded by Holbrook
$13 87
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RANDOLPH CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNT, SERVICE PIPE.
Paid William Mahady, labor .
$26 15
W. L. Pulson, labor and supplies 4 00
Thomas Carroll, labor 9 00
F. W. Hayden, supplies
1 15
Tomasso Dirosa, labor
110 26
M. W. Baker, pipe
2 28
F. H. Langley, supplies and labor
13 40
George Woodman Co., pipe and fittings
84 26
Oriental Powder Mills, dynamite
9 00
Thompson Meter Co., repairs . 4 22
City of Brockton, pipe
17 12
A. J. Gove, expressing
5 35
Sumner Goodwin Co., supplies
73 20
National Meter Co., meters
146 05
Timothy Lyons, expressing
2 50
N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. Co., freight .
1 10
Charles A. Payne, supplies
1 20
John B. McGrane, labor
4 00
Richard F. Forrest, labor
2 00
John Lyons, labor .
2 00
R. E. O'Brien, supplies
4 05
John Sheehan, labor
2 25
$524 54
RANDOLPH- MAINTENANCE ACCOUNT.
Paid Interest on water loan $5,720 00
Tomasso Dirosa, labor 42 75
Richard F. Forrest, labor 22 00 .
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Paid Charles A. Wales, services as Commissioner and superintendent for year ending Dec- ember 31, 1900 $600 00
Peter B. Hand, services as Commissioner one year ending March 1, 1900 125 00
Daniel B. White, services as Commissioner one year ending March 1, 1900 100 00
Estate of Peter B. Hand, on account of ser- vices as Commissioner for 1900 100 00
James F. Sullivan, services as Commissioner
one year ending March 1, 1901 125 00
Daniel H. Huxford, printing 58 00
M. Wales Baker, postage 12 63
Pay-roll, labor
14 40
Boston Safe Deposit Co., rent of box 6 00
10 00
Arthur W. Alden, care of room
Crosby Steam Gage & Valve Co., supplies, 2 75
C. D. Hill, supplies
6 23
Union Meter Co., repairs
2 50
A. J. Gove, use of team and expressing
59 45
Timothy Lyons, expressing
2 20
W. A. Croak, labor ·
1 32
C. Fred Lyons, supplies . .
1 49
Joseph T. Leahy, cash paid
.
8 00
$7,019 72
WATER LOAN SINKING FUND.
Paid Joseph T. Leahy, Treasurer
$2,500 00 .
RECEIPTS.
From water rates fixed
. $6,098 40
water rates, meter
1,261 05
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From service pipe and labor paid by applicants,
$186 50
sale of dynamite
4 00
sale of stone
2 80
use of pump
3 00
pipe and labor on fountains
10 95
Holbrook, balance of Joint Account
184 19
Holbrook, refunded for bills paid
13 87
$7,764 76
Cash paid Treasurer . $7,764 76
The Commissioners recommend appropriations for the en- suing year as follows :
For contributions to the sinking fund $2,500 00
For water for hydrants and public use 2,000 00
RANDOLPH, MASS., February 5, 1901.
The undersigned, Auditors of the Town of Randolph, have this day examined the accounts of the Water Commissioners and find them correct, with proper vouchers for all orders drawn on the Treasurer.
M F. CUNNINGHAM. J. K. WILLARD. R. P. BARRETT.
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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT OF THE CONDI- TION OF WATER WORKS.
PUMPING STATION.
On account of not having but one air-pump and con- denser for both pumps, and the old one needing repairs, the commissioners decided to purchase a new one, which has been done, and is now in working order. The old one has been taken out, and when repaired will be placed in position. We shall then have two pumps, two air-pumps, and two boil- ers, and we think as well an equipped station as any works in the State.
The work of putting in this new pump and condenser, and the repairs, was done by E. J. T. Dexter, who was employed as engineer.
GREAT POND.
We can only report, as in former years, that during the last dry summer the water was as low as ever known, but still there has been apparently a bountiful supply, and will be for years to come.
The quality of the water is reported very good by the State Board of Health, who examine the same every month from samples sent them from different parts of the pond and from other parts of the works as ordered by them.
MAINS.
No new extensions have been made the last year. There have been four breaks in the mains at the lower part of the works, which is expected and is liable to happen owing to the nature of the ground and on account of the increased pressure nearer the station. There has also been one small break on Pleasant street. Where we have been able to
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examine the mains, they were found to be in as good condi- tion as when put in.
STANDPIPES.
The standpipes with the exception of painting are in good order. It was the intention of the commissioners to have them painted this last year. Bids were asked from the painters of Randolph and Holbrook, and several were re- ceived. Griffith Jones, of Randolph, being the lowest, was awarded the contract.
As this has to be done in the part of the year when the consumption of water is the least, it was tried last fall, but owing to the weather, the commissioners decided to put it off until early in the spring, and the contract calls for this to be completed before June 1, 1901.
METERS.
I wish still, as last year, to recommend the introduction of meters. This is not an experiment for this town, as they have been in use in cities for a number of years. In Milton and other towns in the State every service is through meters. Canton, Stoughton, Whitman and Rockland are introducing meters as fast as possible, and as the waste water is sup- posed to be one-third of the amount pumped, any way that can stop any part of this waste is a gain. We have at the present 80 meters in use. The amount received is a good per cent on the amount invested.
During the last year there have been 21,651,557 gallons less water pumped than in the year previous, and 25} tons less coal used.
In both towns there has been less water used in cases of fires than in other years, but on the other hand large quan- tities have been used in the construction of macadamized roads.
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At this time I wish to express my opinion, but not as an expert, that from what I have seen in the putting in and in watching meters, that a large amount of this saving of water, and on the wear of machinery, is due to the introduction of meters, and I think that a better showing will be made the coming year, and that it is the only fair and just way for both parties, in the taking of water.
We have been fortunate up to the present time not to have had any serious breaks, but as these do happen in other sys- tems, and may occur here, or in cases of large fires, it is not safe to close the gates in the mains without notifying the en- gineer at the station, and this means a drive of five miles. I recommend that some arrangement be made so that com- munication can be had between the centre of the town and the pumping station.
In closing this report, I wish to say that the pumping station is not owned by a corporation or by private parties, but by the citizens of Holbrook and Randolph, and I am sur- prised that, with the amount of money invested there and the pleasant surroundings, so few accepted the invitation pre- viously extended to call and inspect the plant, but at this time renew the same to the citizens of both towns and all visitors to them or any others interested in the Water Works.
CHARLES A. WALES, Superintendent.
To the Water Commissioners of Randolph:
Gentlemen,-I submit to you my annual report for the year ending December 31, 1900.
Everything at the station is in good condition except the old air pump, which I am making preparation to repair, or rather rebuild, as soon as the new one is in place. Acting under the authority vested in me by a vote of your Honor-
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able Board, I have made the necessary changes at the station and built a foundation for a new air pump and condenser, placed a large hot well in the boiler room, and run the over- flow pipe out on the down-stream side of intake, instead of the up-stream side as before, making a much better appear- ance on the shore of the pond in front of the station.
I would call the attention of the commissioners to the con- dition of the outlet at the dam. The guides that hold the flash boards in place have rotted away to such an extent that the boards will not stay in place. These should be renewed so that in dry seasons the pond can be kept up to the usual height.
Following is the usual table :
WATER.
COAL.
DATE.
Gallons pumped
Daily average.
Pounds burned.
Daily average.
January .
6,132,349
204, 119
43,256
1,441
February
4,927,190
164,239
40,841
1,361
March
5,589,312
186,310
43,728
1,457
April
5,447,040
181,568
42,884
1,429
May
6,460,860
215,365
46,413
1,547
June
10,421,510
347,383
68,996
2,299
July
14,158,203
471,940
S2,00I
2,733
August
6, 11I,270
203,709
66,638
2,221
September
9,413,455
313,781
61,494
2,049
October .
7,214,592
273,819
55,503
1,850
November
4,950,512
165,017
47,375
1,579
December
4,127,220
137,574
48,118
1,937
Totals
S4,955,513
232,760
647,247
1,773
Decrease from last
year ·
.
21,651,557
59,325
50,923
119
·
Largest day's pumping, July 19, 849,900 gallons.
Respectfully submitted,
E. J. T. DEXTER,
Engineer.
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RULES AND REGULATIONS.
The following regulations, until further notice, shall be considered a part of the contract with every person who uses water :
1. All applications for the use of water must be made at the office of the Water Commissioners, and state fully the purposes for which it is intended to be used. Water will not be introduced into any building or premises except on the written application of the owner thereof, or by a duly authorized agent. The property will in all cases be held responsible for the water rates.
2. All persons taking water must keep their water pipes and fixtures in good repair and protected from the frost at their own expense. They will be held liable for all damages resulting from their failure to do so. They shall prevent all unnecessary waste, and water shall not be left running to prevent freezing. The Water Commissioners or their agent may, from time to time, ascertain the quantity of water used, the manner of its use, and whether there is any unnecessary waste. They and their agents shall have free access to the premises supplied, to examine the apparatus, and if any fix- tures are found not to be in good order, they shall direct them repaired, and if not repaired within two days the water shall be shut off and not let on again until such repairs are made, and the sum of two dollars paid for shutting off and turning on the water.
3. The occupant of any premises, when unnecessary waste of water occurs, shall be liable to a fine of two dollars for the first offence, and four dollars for the second offence during the same year, and shall be notified thereof in writing ; and if such waste is not prevented and the fine aforesaid paid within two days from the time when the said notice is given, the water shall be shut off from the premises, and sball not
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be again let on for the same occupant until the waste be stopped and the fine paid, together with an additional sum of two dollars for shutting off and letting on the water; and in case of a third or subsequent offence the water shall be shut off, and shall not again be let on except by a vote of the Water Commissioners and the payment of such fine, not ex- ceeding ten dollars, as the Water Commissioners may impose.
4. Any person supplied with water shall not allow another to take water from their fixtures without the written permis- sion of the Water Commissioners. If any tenant, having no fixtures, has any use of such fixtures, full rates will be. charged for such use by each tenant.
5. All parties using water in stables, for horses or other animals, will be charged schedule rates for the same, whether it be carried by hand or through hose.
6. All persons using water for building purposes are re- quired to obtain a permit from the Water Commissioners before taking water from any faucet or fixture connected with the water works, and all water takers are warned not to let any party take water from their premises until they show a permit from the Water Commissioners. Any person furnishing water in violation of this section will be subject to a fine of not less than five nor more than twenty dollars, and if the same when levied is not paid within three days from the time when the notice thereof is given, the water will be shut off from the premises, and will not be let on again until such fine is paid.
7. All fixtures and water closets and urinals must be of a kind and quality approved by the Water Commissioners.
8. No person shall in any case be allowed to open any fire hydrants except by a written permit from the Water Com- missioners ; but the Engineers of the Fire Department shall in all cases have control of hydrants at fires and for practice.
9. The Commissioners reserve the right to restrict the use
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of hose or fountain, to shut off the water in all cases when it becomes necessary to make extensions or repairs, or for vio- lation of any of the regulations, or whenever they deem it expedient.
10. The regular rates for the use of water shall be payable in advance on the first days of January and July of each year, except where water is supplied to manufacturers by special agreement. In all cases of non-payment of the water rates within ten days after the same is due, as well as for any vio- lation of these rules and regulations, the supply will be shut off, and the water will not again be let on except upon the payment of the amount due, and the sum of two dollars for shutting off and letting on the water.
11. The Water Commissioners reserve the right to change the water rates at any time, except in case of dwelling-houses, and established special rates.
12. For business requiring large quantities of water, and all supplies not enumerated in the tariff of rates, special rates will be made.
13. Parties using water for manufacturing or domestic pur- poses can erect hydrants on their grounds or standpipes in their building to be used only as protection against fire, without additional charge for water.
14. All service pipes will be put in by the Water Com- missioners. All applicants for the introduction of service pipes into their premises are required to make written appli- cation therefor at the office of the Water Commissioners. The Commissioners may then proceed to lay the necessary service pipes to the interior of the building, provided all ex- penses incurred beyond the line of the street shall be paid by the owner of the premises, who shall thereafter maintain and keep the same in good order at his own cost; and the same shall be at all times subject to the control of the Com- missioners. All applicants for whom the pipe is laid will be
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charged for the use of one faucet whether the water is used or not, unless they pay all expense that has been incurred in laying such service pipe, and in no case will the main be tapped more that once for the same premises, unless the additional expense is borne by the owner.
The following water rates are established until further notice :
No connection made with the main pipe for any
purpose for less than $6 00
DWELLING-HOUSES.
Occupied by one family, for the first faucet
$6 00
Each additional faucet to be used by same family, 2 00
Two or more families occupying one house, one faucet for all, each family 5 00
One faucet for each family
6 00
For first bathtub 5 00
If used by more than one family in same house, each family 4 00
Each additional bathtub .
2 00
For first pan or self-acting water closet .
5 00
If used by more than one family in same house, each family 4 00
Each additional pan or self-acting water closet .
2 00
In no case shall the charge for the use of water
by a private family, exclusive of hose and stable, be more than 20 00
Where two faucets are used, one for hot and one for cold water, emptying into the same basin, only one charge will be made for both.
Laundry tub . 3 00
BOARDING HOUSES AND HOTELS.
First faucet
$10 00
Each additional faucet .
3 00
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First bathtub
$10 00
Each additional bathtub . 3 00
First pan or self-acting water closet 10 00
Each additional pan or self-acting water closet . 3 00
PRIVATE STABLES.
First horse $5 00
Each additional horse
3 00
Each cow or ox
·
1 00
LIVERY, EXPRESS, AND BOARDING STABLES.
For the first four horses . $12 00
From five to twelve horses, each 2 00
The above prices include water for washing carriages.
Offices, Stores, Markets, Barber Shops and Res-
taurants - When used for ordinary purposes, same as for dwelling-houses.
Building Purposes - Each cast of lime or cement, $0 05
HOSE.
For sprinkling streets, washing windows and similar uses, 4-inch nozzle, to be used only on premises and street opposite, not exceeding two hours per day for six months in the year, For any use not herein enumerated, special rates will be made.
$5 00
METER RATES.
For not over 1,000 gallons average per day, per 1,000 gallons $0 30
For over 1,000 gallons and not exceeding 2,000 .
gallons average per day, per 1,000 gallons 25
For over 2,000 gallons per day, per 1,000 gallons, 20
Provided that in no case where a meter is used shall the annual charge be less than $8.
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Meters will be supplied by the Water Commissioners, for which an annual rental will be charged as follows :
Size 5 inch, $2 per year. Size & inch, $2 per year.
All needed repairs, damages by frost excepted, will be made at the expense of the town.
. Persons desirous of owning their meters will be supplied at cost.
JAMES F. SULLIVAN, CHARLES A. WALES,
Water Commissioners.
JOSEPH T. LEAHY, TREASURER, IN ACCOUNT WITH RANDOLPH WATER WORKS.
RECEIPTS.
Balance on hand December 31, 1899 . $340 48
Received from Water Commissioners for water rates,
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