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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 Com- missioners, also a Vacuum Valve must be installed on all Pressure Range Boilers connected with the system.
8. No person shall in any case be allowed to open any fire hydrants except by a written permit from the Water Commissioners ; but the Enginers 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 of hose or fountain, to shut off the water in all cases when it becomes necessary to make exten- sions or repairs, or for violations of any of the regula- tions, 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 same is due, as well as for any violations of these rules and regulations, the supply will be shut off, and payment of the amount due, and the sum of two dol- lars 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 cases 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.
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13. Parties using water for manufacturing or do- mestic purposes can erect hydrants on their grounds or standpipes in their building to be used only as a protection against fire without additional charge for water.
14. All service pipes will be put in by the Water Commissioners. All applications for the introduc- tion of service pipes into their premises are required to make written application 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 expense 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 Commissioners. All applicants for whom the pipe is laid will be charged for the use of one faucet whether the water is used or not, unless they pay all ex- pense that has been incurred in laying such service pipe, and in no case will the main be tapped more than once for the same premises, unless the additional ex- pense is borne by the owner.
Charged as follows:
The following water rates are established until fur- ther notice :
No connection made with the main for any pur 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 the same family 2.00
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Two or more families occuping one house, one
faucet for all, each family 5.00
One faucet for each family 6.00
Occupied by one family, for the first faucet 6.00
Each additional faucet to be used by the same family 2.00
Two or more families occuping one house, on faucet for all, each family 5.00
One faucet for each family 6.00
Occupied by one 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 shall be made for both.
Laundry tub 3.00
Boarding Houses and Hotels
First faucet $10.00
Each additional faucet 3.00
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
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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 cask of lime or ce- ment .05
Hose
For sprinkling streets, washing windows and similar uses, 1-4 inch nozzle to be used only on premises and street opposite, not exceed- ing two hours per day for six months in the year $5.00
For any use not herein enumerated, special rates will be made.
Meter Rates Payable at Time of Reading. For not over 133 cubic feet average per day, per 100 cubic feet $0.23
For over 133 cubic feet and not exceeding 266 cubic feet average per day, per 100 cubic feet .19
For over 266 cubic feet average per day .15
Provided that in no case where a meter is used shall the annual charge be less than $7.00. Meters may be supplied by the Water Com-
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missioners, for which annual rental will be charged as follows:
Size 5-8 inch
$1.00 per year
Size 3-4 inch $1.00 per year
All needed repairs, damages by frost and heat ex- cepted, will be made at the expense of the town.
RICHARD F. FORREST, JOHN B. McNEILL,
HENRY J. MEANEY, Water Commissioners.
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ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
ASSESSOR'S 1925
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ASSESSOR'S REPORT-1925
TO THE CITIZENS OF RANDOLPH :
The Board of Assessors for the year 1925 organized with Henry V. Morgan, Chairman, James H. Hurley, Secretary and James E. Foley.
Our Board brought about a further reduction in the tax rate of $1.60 notwithstanding the fact that appro- priations increased materially. The appropriations of 1925 amounted to $171,393.84 which was an increase of $34,365.29. The increase in appropriations pro- vided for through the tax levy was equal to an increase in tax rate of $8.18 per thousand, which added to the reduction of $1.60 makes a net reduction of the tax rate for 1925 of $9.78. The tax rate under ordinary conditions would have been $36.58 per thousand. However thru calling the attention of the voters at the last Annual Town Meeting to surplus cash which was in the Town treasury, part of which was represented by receipts of the previous year which the Assessors did not credit in the tax levy, the amount of $16,800.00 was transferred for use by the Assessors in reducing the tax rate.
EXPLANATION OF SAVINGS IN TAX RATE OF
$9.78 per thousand
Surplus cash which Assessors had trans-
ferred from Treasury to reduce tax rate, $16,800.00 $4.00
Savings as the result of addition of the val-
uation of new dwelling houses, $150,000. 1.00
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Savings at a result of including addi- tional credits representing receipts from various sources as a result of investiga- tion by the Assessors . 2.00
Savings as a result of investigations of the taxes assessed to Public Service Corpora- tions which resulted in increased assess- ments. .75
Savings as a result of revaluing property sold for recent high market prices.
.75
Savings as a result of revaluing land that during the year had been cut up into house lots, the placing of additional land valuations on the tax records as a result of investigation by the Assessors of the records of ownership at the County Re- gistry of Deeds, and savings thru reduc- tion in the amount of abatements al- lowed. 1.28
Total savings per thousand $9.78
RECOMMENDATIONS.
Plans
We consulted several engineers and surveyors dur- ing the year with regard to a survey of the town for the purpose of having plans made, and for which $500.00 was raised last year, and we recommend that the sum of $1,500.00 be raised and appropriated at. the Annual Town Meeting of 1926. These plans when completed will serve several of the town departments.
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and will be of great advantage to the citizens as a whole by reason of the fact that all land will be taxed each year whereas in the past, hundreds of acres have been untaxed.
. Surplus.
At the date of writing this report an analysis of the town's finance has not been made for the year ending December 31st, 1925 so that, we are not in a position to recommend the appropriation of any specific amount of surplus cash in the treasury for use in reducing the tax rate in the same manner as we did in 1925. How- ever, prior to the town meeting such an analysis will be made and if sufficient surplus cash exists we will recommend the appropriation of a portion of same.
Appropriations.
The cost of conducting the town's business, and ap- propriations for improvements are increasing annually, as you will note from our report, that the appropria- tions of 1925 exceeded those of the previous year by the amount of $34,365.29. The cost of operating our School Department in 1926 will increase at least $20,000.00 according to estimates, mostly as a result of the construction of our new high school. This in- crease is equal to an increase of about $5.00 per thou- sand. It is obvious therefore that care and judgement should be used in appropriating money for any purpose that is not extremely urgent and necessary, in order that an attractive tax rate can be maintained to add the developement and growth of the town.
We will conclude our report by asking the taxpayers to attend the coming Town Meeting and take an active
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part, in order that economy may be practiced in the form of appropriations, and the taxpayers are hereby assured of the co-operation of the Assessors in the matter.
Respectfully yours, BOARD OF ASSESSORS HENRY V. MORGAN, Chairman JAMES H. HURLEY JAMES E. FOLEY
"For continued lowering of the tax-rate"
ASSESSED VALUATION
1925
Personal Estate
$809,800.00
Real Estate, Land
1,088,050.00
Real Estate-Buildings
2,585,100.00
Total
$4,482,950.00
1924
Personal Estate $762,900.00
Real Estate-Buildings
2,367,800.00
Real Estate-Land
1,044,950.00
Total
$4,175,650.00
INCREASE IN VALUATION-1925
Personal Estate
$46,900.00
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Real Estate-Buildings 217,300.00
Real Estate-Land
43,100.00
Total
$307,300.00
APPROPRIATIONS MADE AT THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING OF 1925, PROVIDED FOR THROUGH CURRENT TAX LEVY, CERTIFIED TO BY TOWN CLERK.
Salaries of Town Officials :
Moderator
$50.00
Selectmen
650.00
Treasurer
900.00
Town Clerk
300.00
Assessors
1,300.00
Auditors
120.00
Registrars of Voters
150.00
Tax Collector
1,800.00
Inspector of Animals
100.00
Inspector of Milk .
100.00
Inspector of Slaughtering
150.00
Tree Warden
250.00
Highway Surveyor
1,500.00
Sealer of Weights and Measures
175.00
7,545.00
Almshouse :
Poor in Almshouse 5,000.00
Poor out of Almshouse 1,481.78
6,481.78
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Forest Fire Department
800.00
State Fire Tower
200.00
Tree Department
350.00
Health Department
2,500.00
Military Aid Department
100.00
Soldier's Relief Department
500.00
Soldier's Relief Department
Randolph and Holbrook .
300.00
Notes, Interest and Discount :
Reduction of Town Debt -Notes
10,400.00
Interest and Discount
5,000.00
15,400.00
Taxes :
State Tax
6,300.00
County Tax
6,086.76
State Highway Tax
742.00
13,128.76
General Expenses :
Miscellaneous Expenses .
1,700.00
Snow Removal
1,000.00
Election Expenses
300.00
Insurance
2,500.00
Police Station Expenses 150.00
Printing 1924 Annual
Town Report 852.60
Births, Marriages and
Deaths
325.00
6,827.60
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Schools :
Stetson High School
15,850.00
Teaching, Grammar and Primary Schools
30,590.00
Fuel
4,000.00
Books and Supplies
4,500.00
Care of Rooms
3,300.00
Transportation
2,900.00
Superintendent of Schools
1,225.00
School Physician
100.00
School Nurse .
700.00
Continuation and Trade School
500.00
General Expense
4,000.00
School Committee
300.00
67,965.00
Turner Free Library Building
150.00
Randolph Visiting Nurse As-
sociation
800.00
Street Lighting
5,871.72
Town Treasurer's Bond
100.00
Tax Collector's Bond
100.00
Fire Department:
General Expenses
720.00
Salaries of men
450.00
Salaries of engineers
150.00
Hour service at fires
400.00
Driver of truck
1,800.00
500 fee of hose
500.00
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Rebuilding and mainten-
ance of fire alarm
system 700.00
Unpaid bills 1924-1925 225.89
Repairs on No. 2 Engine
House and minor re-
pairs on Central Fire Station 204.11
5,150.00
Decoration of Soldier's Graves
225.00
Planting of shade trees.
100.00
Medical attendance of poor.
300.00
Repairs on highways
6,400.00
Police department
1,500.00
Care of clock .
20.00
Rebuilding Warren Street
1,100.00
Resetting curbing on Warren Street
800.00
Suppression of gypsy and
brown tail moths
1,700.00
Brockton Hospital
1,295.00
Two electric lights on Orchard Street 33.00
Six electric lights on North
Main Street, north of pole 43
99.00
Two electric lights on Center Street 33.00
Four electric lights on Mill Street.
66.00
Fire signal box on Union St.
125.00
Survey of town and maps.
500.00
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Completion of North Randolph School 2,000.00-
Stetson High School-erection of addition 6,300.00
Equipping and furnishing Stet- son High School
2,000.00.
Fordson Tractor and equip- ment
970.00
Repairs on Center Street
1,500.00
Repairing drain on Center St.
100.00
Repairs on Liberty Street.
2,500.00
Repairs on South Street
3,000.00
Removing tracks and fixing
West Street opposite old car barn
300.00*
Unpaid bill-Rutland Sanitor- ium-1918 332.80-
Unpaid bill-Rutland Sanitor- ium-1918 147.43
William J. Good-Profes-
sional Services 500.00,
Assessors valuation records for State 200.00
Expenses of Assessing De- partment
200.00,
Drainage on Woodlawn Street
200.00
TOTAL AMOUNT OF APPROPRIATIONS
CERTIFIED TO THE BOARD OF
ASSESSORS BY THE TOWN CLERK $168,816.09.
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CREDITS FROM VARIOUS SOURCES INCLUDED IN TAX LEVY-1925
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Income Tax-1922 additional $31.50
Income Tax-1923 additional . 157.50
Income Tax-1924 additional 252.00
Poll tax exemptions-World War Bonus
135.00
Corporation Business Tax-1924 additional Poor out of almshouse
79.09
200.00
Board of Health-Miscellaneous Revenue
225.00
Dog Tax
1,350.00
Interest on Coddington Fund
85.00
Interest on Taxes
1,700.00
Interest on Bank Balance
500.00
Eastern Mass. St. R. R. Co. Tax
500.00
Tuition of children
771.48
Income Tax-1925
17,692.36
National Bank Tax-1925
400.00
Corporation Business Tax-1925
2,000.00
Public Service Corporation Tax, 1925 2,500.00
Vocational Education
150.00
Division of Sanatoria
20.00
Revenue of Moth Department
250.00
Poll Tax-1925-1,651 @ $2.00
3,302.00
Almshouse
2,000.00
Fines from Courts-1925
1,122.95
Miscellaneous-License fees, etc.
535.00
Total $35,958.98
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DETERMINATION OF TAX RATE-1925
Total Appropriations $168,816.09-
Plus-Obligations not provided for by appropriations 575.00
Plus-amount of State and County Taxes in excess of estimates 2,002.75
Total 171,393.84
Less Credits 35,958.98.
Net cost of operating Town-year 1925
135,434.86
Less SURPLUS-Free cash transferred for use in reducing tax levy of 1925 . 16,800.00
Total
118,634.86
Overlay to cover abatements of 1925 levy
1,508.20
Total-amount to be provided for through
tax levy 120,143.06
Total assessed valuation . $4,482,950.00
Tax rate per $1,000.00 $26.80,
TAX LEVIED AND COMMITTED TO TAX COLLECTOR-1925
Commitment, September 1925-Real and
Personal Estate $120,143.06
Commitment, September 1925-Poll Tax. . 3,296.00
Commitment, December 1925-Additional Assessment 1,019.32
Total
$124,458.38
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VALUATION OF EXEMPTED PROPERTY
Buildings
Land
Total
Baptist Church .. . $30,000.00
$3,000.00
$33,000.00
Congregational Church
35,000.00
5,000.00
40,000.00
St. Mary's Catholic
Church
40,000.00
4,000.00
44,000.00
Unitarian Church
20,000.00
5,000.00
25,000.00
Methodist Church.
1,500.00
500.00
2,000.00
Episcopal Church
7,000.00
2,000.00
9,000.00
Seth Mann Home, Inc.
4,500.00
3,000.00
7,500.00
Boston School for
the Deaf
326,000.00
10,000.00
336,000.00
Total
$496,500.00
VALUATION OF PROPERTY OWNED BY THE TOWN-1925 .
Town Hall-Land and Building
$25,000.00
Schools-Buildings and Land :
Prescott Primary School. . $10,000.00
Prescott Grammar School 25,000.00
Chestnut Street Primary School
2,500.00
North Randolph Primary School 10,000.00
Belcher Grammar School . 15,000.00
Tower Hill Primary School 2,500.00
Stetson High School with
new addition 140,000.00
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Fixtures, Books and Sup- plies 50,000.00
255,000.00
Public Library :
Building and Land 40,000.00
Fixtures, books, etc. 20,000.00
60,000.00
Fire Department :
Engine House No. 1
4,000.00
Engine House No. 2
2,000.00
The above values include
buildings only as land
under No. 1 is included
with Town Hall and
land under No. 2 is rented.
Pumping Engine 5,000.00
Combination Fire Truck
2,000.00
Steam Fire Engine 750.00
Ford Truck with Chemicals
500.00
14,250.00
Police Department :
Motorcycle 200.00
200.00
Water Department-Entire System
250,000.00
Vacant Land :
Clark Lot in rear of Stet- son Hall on Union St. 1,200.00
1 Lot North St. 300.00
E. Fannie Belcher Lot on Park St.
1,000.00 2,500.00
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Almshouse Property 12,000.00
Funds :
Turner High School Medal Fund 1,000.00
Stetson High School Fund 20,000.00
Turner Library Fund 10,000.00 R. W. Turner Library Fund 20,000.00
Coddington Fund
1,900.00
52,900.00
Total
$671,853.00
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE TABLE OF AGGREGATES PREPARED FOR THE STATE
Number of residents assessed for property 1,744
Number of non-residents assessed for property 765
Total number of persons assessed for property .2,509 Number of residents assessed for poll tax only . . 504
Total number of persons assessed 3,013
Number of male polls assessed 1,648
Number of horses assessed 65
Number of cows assessed 204
Number of neat cattle other than cows assessed . 5
Number of swine assessed 220
Number of dwelling houses assessed 1,481
Number of fowl assessed 1,035
Number of automobiles 901.
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DIVISION OF THE TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1925 BY DEPARTMENTS INDICATING THE PERCENTAGE OF EACH DEPARTMENT'S AP- PROPRIATIONS TO THE TOTAL APPROPRIA- TIONS:
Education 46%
Streets
10 %
Indebtedness-Notes, Interest, Discount 9%
State and County Taxes
9 %
Poor and Welfare
7%
Fire Department
4 %
Administrative
4 %
Street Lighting
4%
Miscellaneous
3 %
Insurance
2%
Police Department
1 %
Tree and Moth Department
1 %
Total
100%
It will be noted that the two departments that have increased the most during the year are the Educational and Street Departments. Forty-three cents in every dol- lar raised by taxation are expended for education and ten cents of every dollar for the highway department.
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TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. REPORT OF THE HIGHWAY SURVEYOR
To the Citizens of Randolph:
In rendering my report I wish to thank the towns- people for the co-operation and assistance given my department during the past year.
I wish to report that some of the streets of the town are in a poor condition and need attention at once. Regarding the sidewalks of the town I find that attention should be paid to them this year. Dur- ing the past year we have made a good start in treat- ing the highways with tarvia and recommend to the town that more of this work be continued this com- ing year.
I extend to the residents of Grove, Plain and Woodlawn streets my appreciation of their assistance in a financial way, which placed these streets in a proper and passable condition.
The residents of Plain street contributed $50, Grove street $50, and Woodlawn street $68.
The cost of tarvia as used in this town this past year was fourteen cents a gallon and in applying tarvia to a new street it takes three quarters of a gallon to a square yard. On roads that are laid down one quarter of a gallon is needed.
ยท I would recommend to the town that in order to build proper highways this town needs a modern steam roller and would ask for an appropriation for this purpose. In conclusion I extend to all who have assisted in any way this past year my thanks and look forward to the coming year as more successfull in accomplishments.
Signed JAMES LYNCH, Highway Surveyor
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Stetson School Fund
Randolph, Mass., Feb. 1, 1926.
We the undersigned, auditors of the Town of Ran- dolph, have this day examined the investment of the Stetson School Fund and found the same as follows: 2 Boston & Maine Railroad Bonds, 4% $2,000.00
9 American Tel. & Tel. Bonds, 4% 9,000.00
2 U. S. Liberty Bonds, 41/4 % 2,000.00
1 Real Estate Mortgage on property situat- ed in Braintree, Mass. (Ist. Mortgage) 5,000.00
2 Shares Lawrence Gas Co. Stock. (par val. $100.00) 200.00
8 Shares Webster & Atlas Bank Stock, (par val. $100.00 800.00
Deposit in Randolph Trust Co. 1,597.96
Deposit in Randolph Savings Bank 544.88
$21,142.84
We also find a one thousand dollar deposit in the Randolph Savings Bank to the credit of the Turner Medal Fund.
M. F. CUNNINGHAM, JOHN H. RUDDERHAM, JAMES V. DONOVAN, Auditors
Norfolk ss. Randolph February 1, 1926. Subscribed and sworn to before me. JOHN B. McNEILL, Justice of the Peace
The Board of Trustees in Account with the Stetson School Fund :
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1925 Income Account
$202.26
Jan. 1, Balance
Am. Tel. & Tel., 1925 Interest. .
$360.00
Am. Tel. & Tel., Jan. 1926 Interest
180.00
Boston & Maine, Interest
80.00
Lawrence Gas Co., Interest
16.00
Webster & Atlas Bank, Interest
80.00
Liberty Bonds
85.00
Real Estate Mortgage, Interest
300.00
Hall Rent
1,889.25
G. A. R. Hall Rent
10.00
Interest, Randolph Trust Co.,
(check'g acct)
1.58
3,001.83
$3,204.09
1925 Expense Account
Gas Company
$23.48
James Taylor
226.70
R. & H. Lt. & Pr. Co.
461.09
Bernard Moore
338.75
American Express
2.93
B. F. Hayden
22.63
John Boyle
8.65
Monument Mills
48.00
White House Products
10.00
Gifford Supply
14.80
Timothy Kelleher
212.45
L. E. Clifford
69.00
Randolph Trust Co.
3.00
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Town of Randolph, in part
Trustees & Sec.
485.00 20.00
1,946.48
$1,257.61
Feb. 1, 1926-BALANCE*
The undersigned have this day examined the accounts of the Secretary of the Stetson School Fund and found the same correct, with proper vouchers for all orders drawn.
M. F. CUNNINGHAM, JOHN H. RUDDERHAM, JAMES V. DONOVAN, Auditors.
Norfolk ss. Randolph February 1, 1926.
Subscribed and sworn to before me. JOHN B. McNEILL, Justice of the Peace.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT 1925
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REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
To the Board of Selectmen :
Gentlemen : The following is a report of the Board of Engineers for the year 1925.
The Department organized as follows:
Board of Engineers:
John J. Condon, Chief Martin E. Young Harold W. Macauley, Clerk
Company of Fifteen Men
Walter Farrell, Captain David J. Good, Clerk Harold L. Bailey, Driver
Assistant Drivers
Stanley Atherton Ralph Cartwright Roy Pepper Thomas Good
During the year the Department answered seventy- six alarms-fifty-six bell alarms and twenty still alarms.
The total number of miles covered by Combination No. 2 was 248 miles-by Combination No. 1, 50 miles.
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Combination No. 1 and Combination No. 2 answer on first alarm the following boxes, 23, 29, 52, 42, as these boxes are considered in dangerous locations. Combination No. 2 answers all other first alarms, Combination No. 1 covers the station and answers sec- ond alarms.
The total amount of hose layed at fires was 15,250 feet. Ladders used 750 feet.
The condition of the apparatus is good at present. During the year in testing hose we found 450 feet that was unfit for further use. At the present time we have 3,050 feet, while the least the Department should have is 3,500 feet. The Engineers recommend that the Town purchase 500 feet this year.
ALARMS FOR 1925
Jan. 13 Alarm from Box 47-time 10:30 A. M., for fire at residence of Alexander P. McNeill, Thomas Street, cause unknown. Damage $150. Insured.
Jan. 13. Alarm from Box 51-time 12:35 P. M. for fire in garage of M. J. Rota, West Street, cause, can of gasoline ignited. No damage.
Jan. 13. Alarm from Box 42-time 7:05 P. M. for fire in shed owned by Jeremiah Desmond, Pleasant Street. No damage.
Jan. 14 Alarm from Box 56-time 7:15 P. M., for fire in chimney at residence of Ernest Mann, West Street. No damage.
Jan. 15. Alarm from Box 47-time 7:40 A. M., for fire at residence of Gordon Teed, Old Street, caused by sparks from chimney igniting shingles. Hole burned through roof. Damage $60. Insured.
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Jan. 20. Alarm from Box 121-time 9:40 A. M., for chimney fire at residence of Jane Powderly, South Street. Damage slight.
Jan. 28. Alarm from Box 42-time 8:25 P. M., for fire in truck owned by Coleman Brothers, Boston, caused by short circuit. Damage slight.
Jan. 31 Alarm from Box 25-time 6:30 A. M., for chimney fire at residence of Lucinda Knight, So. Main Street. No damage.
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