Randolph town reports 1932-1937, Part 54

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Publication date: 1932
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Two cases of Infantile Paralysis were reported. No one as yet can offer any satisfactory explanation of its source, and the one immediate need for treatment is to put the affected group of muscles at rest with an appliance made for the individual case. All serum and


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vaccine treatments have been unavailing to date. Physio-therapy and surgery are the two sources of aid to which the victim has to turn.


The visiting-nurse's work is so necessary and the results so definite that this service is now a fixed insti- tution in our town, and in the character of the work done and the splendid co-operation with our town phy- sicians, does not take second place to any such service in our commonwealth. Donations to this cause guarantee a fine dividend for all our citizens.


The one great expense to this department is the care of Tuberculosis patients. This seems to be an in- creasing problem but in reality the numerical increase means earlier recognition that the public now re- alize the value of prompt hospitalization.


The ever-increasing burden of records and corres- pondence in this department would easily justify the employment of a part-time clerk, which would guarantee that every financial interest of the town is pursued, such as the matter of caring for cases having a legal residence other than Randolph or those properly listed as "unsettled" cases. This involves continuous investi- gation and correspondence and is in no sense an easy task. It involves training, persistence, and much hard work. All other departments are provided funds for clerk-hire and considering that this department spends many thousands of dollars annually, it is high time that it is considered one of the really major departments of of the town.


The Dental Clinic has proved to be next to a life- saver to hundreds of children since its inception, and


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the past year has been no exception to this rule. Care of children's teeth in early or late childhood is a guar- anteed safeguard against such diseases as Glandular In- fection, Rheumatism and eventually heart infections. We are very enthusiastic about this work and any attempt to narrow this field of work would be a shameful back- ward step ..


Scarlet Fever


15


Measles


29


Chicken Pox


33


Mumps


18


Meningitis


2


Typhoid


1


Infantile Paralysis


2


W. E. BUCK, M. D.


CHESTER G. GLIDDEN


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REPORT OF THE PLUMBING INSPECTOR


Randolph, Mass., January 25, 1938


To the Board of Selectmen of Randolph:


I hereby submit my report as Plumbing Inspector for the year ending December 31, 1937.


There have been forty-two permits issued. All have passed inspection but three.


The following fixtures have been installed:


Twenty-five closets; twenty-four sinks; twenty-three washbowls; nineteen bathtubs; seven washtrays; eight urinals; nine pressure boilers.


The estimated value is about Four Thousand Two Hundred and Ten ($4,210.00) Dollars.


The number of permits issued in 1937 shows a slight decrease over 1936.


Respectfully submitted,


THOMAS O'RILEY,


Plumbing Inspector.


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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING


Randolph, Mass., January 1, 1938


Board of Health of Randolph, Mass.


Gentlemen:


I hereby submit my report for the year of 1937.


I have inspected a total of


430 head


Condemned


4 head


Condemned 19 livers


Passed and Stamped


426 head


The 430 head are classified as follows:


Hogs


417


Calves


6


Cattle


5


Bulls


2


Head 430


Respectfully Submitted,


WESTON L. MANN


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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF MILK


Board of Health, Randolph, Mass.


Gentlemen:


I hereby submit my report as Milk Inspector of the Town of Randolph for the year ending December, 1937.


Forty-eight licenses were issued to dealers after a general inspection. May it be noted that all stores and peddlers have complied with the rules and regu- lations set down by the Town and State Boards. It is also a pleasing situation for the Towns people that they may feel assured that their milk is of high nutritive value, and given to them bottled under sanitary condi- tions prevailing in the dairies.


According to the readings of tests applied to the different milks, it was found that they have the required amount of butterfat content.


Respectfully Submitted,


HENRY MERRILL,


Milk Inspector.


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REPORT OF ANIMAL INSPECTOR


Randolph, Mass., January 20, 1938


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:


. I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Ani- mals for the year ending December 31, 1937:


Cattle


237


Swine


1503


Goats 16


The stables housing these animals were inspected, and found in satisfactory order.


There were also 21 dogs quarantined by the de- partment.


Respectfully Submitted,


CHARLES H. TRUELSON


Inspector of Animals.


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Report of the Water Commissioners


To the Citizens of the Town of Randolph:


The fifty-second annual report of the Water Com- missioners is herewith submitted for the year ending December 31, 1937.


Organization of the Board of Water Commissioners for the year 1937 was effected as follows:


John B. McNeill Chairman and Collector


Richard F. Forrest Superintendent


Frederick D. Driscoll Clerk and Meter Reader


During the year 28 new services were connected; 15 services were cleaned by pump; 6 services renewed from main to line; 29 service leaks repaired; 24 services metered; discontinued one 4-inch service formerly used for manufacturing; raised and renewed 15 boxes on ac- count of road construction; moved and raised 15 hydrants on account of sidewalk construction; 1 broken hydrant; 1 break in 6-inch main on Allen Street; standpipe emp- tied and cleaned for inspection and painting.


Installed 6-inch service to New Theatre for sprink- ler system.


Installed 2-inch service to New Theatre for domestic use.


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Installed 1,700 feet of 6-inch cast iron main on Wood- lawn Road with 3 hydrants and 5 gates on same.


Completed installation of 1,953 feet of 6-inch cast iron main on Druid Hill Avenue, installed 4 hy -- drants and 6 gates on same.


Started trenching on Lillian Street on December 9, 1937 for the laying of 1,600 feet of 8-inch cast iron water main, 3 hydrants, 4 8-inch gates and. 3 6-inch gates.


In laying the main on Woodlawn Road 1,200 cubic- yards of ledge had to be removed, excavating to depths. of 8 feet, 10 feet and 121/2 feet through solid ledge, on. account of new grades established for road construction ..


Owing to the large amount of ledge that had to be removed on the different W. P. A. projects, it showed that sound judgement was used by the Water Commis- sioners in purchasing the compressor a year ago. This. compressor is in first-class shape, had very little trouble: with it and the expense for repairs has been exceedingly low.


The Randolph standpipe was painted in 1937. We expect to paint the Holbrook standpipe in 1938.


Everything seems to be going very good at the Fil- tration Plant at Great Pond. The water has been ana- lyzed every month and has proven that it is perfectly safe for drinking purposes. We added a new sludge basin on the grounds at the Pumping Station, completing


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the Filtration Plant. The coal sheds were also repaired and put in first-class shape.


We expect to paint the station inside and outside, and the house in connection with the station, during the year 1938.


The expenditures of the Water Department will be found in the Town Accountant's report.


Collections and outstanding water rates will be found in the report of the Water Collector.


REPORT OF JOHN B. McNEILL, COLLECTOR OF WATER RATES


Balance Levy 1933


$313.50


By Collections


$182.68


By Abatements


130.82


$313.50


Balance Levy 1934


$897.79


By Collections


$526.35


By Abatements


5.00


Uncollected Water Rates


366.44


$897.79


Balance Levy 1935


$2,206.21


By Collections


$895.80


By Abatements


33.50


Uncollected Water Rates


1,276.91


$2,206.21


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$5,570.75


Balance Levy 1936


By Collections


$3,236.34 .72


By Abatements


By Abatement not reported to Town Accountant 9.00


Uncollected Water Rates


2,324.69


$5,570.75


Water Levy 1937


$24,355.54


By Collections


$18,252.11


By Abatements not reported to Town Accountant 6.93


Uncollected Water Rates


6,096.50


$24,355.54


TOTAL WATER COLLECTIONS FOR YEAR 1937


Meter Rates


$17,801.64


Rental


1,310.68


Fixture


3,149.62


Other


215.06


Broken Hydrants


36.50


Water at Braintree Highlands


579.78


$23.093.28


STATEMENT OF JOINT ACCOUNT Joint Account-Paid by Holbrook


Engineers


$3,309.00


Payrolls


415.95


Material & Supplies


206.86


Coal


2,652.93


Electricity


865.08


Freight & Express


7.00


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Oil


194.51


Chemicals


990.31


Packing


123.07


Telephone


21.91


Painting Standpipe


860.00


Insurance


306.00


Flowers


10.00


Auto Hire


182.10


Repairs


65.32


Electrical Work


229.38


Motor


40.42


Photo Plates


20.35


$10,500.19


Joint Account-Paid by Randolph


Repairs


$733.16


Labor


39.55


Telephone at Station


79.01


Postage Mailing (Water for Analysis)


2.59


Oil


79.19


Paint


91.95


Sealers Fees


1.00


Express


3.71


Coal


95.47


Supplies


112.61


Legal Fees


10.00


Insurance


410.00


$1,658.24


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SUMMARY OF JOINT ACCOUNT


Total Joint Bills paid


by Holbrook $10,500.19


Total Joint Bills paid by Randolph 1,658.24


One-half to be paid by Holbrook 6,079.22


$12,158.43


One-half to be paid by Randolph 6,079.21


12,158.43


Joint Bills paid by Randolph 1,658.24


Cash paid to Holbrook 4,660.62


6,318.86


One-half to be paid by each town


6,079.22


Owed by Holbrook to balance Joint Account for 1937


239.64


Balance owed to Holbrook Jan. 1, 1937


139.24


Net amount owed by Holbrook to balance


Joint Account to Dec. 31, 1937 $100.40


FILTRATION PLANT


Balance on hand Jan. 1,1937


$217.74


Received during year


5,797.57


$6,015.31


Payments


6,012.16


On deposit in bank


3.15


$6,015.31


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RECORD OF PUMPING To the Water Commissioners of Randolph and Holbrook: The following is the record of pumping for the year 1937:


Gallons


Pumped


Daily


Average


Lbs. Coal


Burned


Lbs. Coal


Daily Av.


Elec.


K. W. H.


January


17,625,000


568,567


63,267


2,040


1,837


February


15,051,700


537,560


56,728


2,026


1,498


March


16,309,300


526,106


58,295


1,880


1,576


April


16,528,800


550,960


53,490


1,783


1,836


May


18,987,000


612,483


57,290


1,848


2,433


June


20,519,600


683,986


64,974


2,166


2,636


July


29,705,000


958,226


83,590


2,696


3,760


August


27,979,700


902,570


78,780


2,541


3,771


September


17,821,600


594,053


45,880


1,529


2,166


October


15,861,100


511,648


54,910


1,771


1,960


November


14,895,200


496,506


50,175


1,672


1,778


December


16,184,700


522,086


52,000


1,677


1,988


227,469,300


623,204


719,379


1,970


27,239


Largest Day's Pumping August 8th, 1937-1,554,400 Gallons.


Largest Week's Pumping-Week Ending August 8th, 1937-9,142,600 Gallons.


Respectfully submitted, JOHN J. McNEIL, Engineer


TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS.


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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 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 to premises except on the writ- ten 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 agents may, from time to time, ascertain, the quantity of water used, the manner of its use, and whether there is unnecessary waste. They and their agents shall have free access to the premises. supplied, to examine the apparatus, and if any fixtures 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 unneces- sary waste of water occurs, shall be liable to a fine of


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two dollars for the first offense, and four dollars for the second offense during the same year, and shall be notified thereof in writing; and if such waste is not pre- vented and the aforesaid fines paid within two days from the time when the said notice is given, the water shall be shut off the premises, and shall not be again let on for the same occupant until 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 offense 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 exceeding ten dollars, as the Water Commissioners may impose.


4 Any person supplied with water shall not al- low another to take water from his fixtures without the written permission of the Water Commissioners. If a tenant has no fixtures, he will be charged full rates for any use which he makes of the fixtures of another.


5 All parties using water in stables, for horses or other animals, will be charged scheduled rates for the same, whether it be carried by hand or through hose.


6 All persons using water for building purposes are required to obtain a permit from the Water Com- missioners before taking water from any faucet or fix- tures 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 vio- lation of this section will be subject to a fine of not less


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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 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 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 of hose or fountain, to shut off the water in all cases when it becomes necessary to make extensions or repairs, or for violations 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 same is due as well as for violations of these rules and regu- lations, the supply will be shut off, and payment of the amount due, and payment of two dollars for shut- ting off and letting on the water, shall be made.


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.


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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 purposes can erect hydrants on their grounds or standpipes in their buildings to be used only as a protection against fire without additional charges for water.


14. All applicants for the introduction of service pipes to premises are required to make written appli- cation therefor at the office of the Water Commission- ers.


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 further notice:


No connection made with the main 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 the same family 2.00


Two or more families occupying one house, one faucet for all, each family 5.00


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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 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.


2.00


Laundry tub


3.00


Hose


For sprinkling streets, washing windows and similar uses, 14-inch nozzle, to be used only on premises and street opposite, not ex- ceeding 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 .23


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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 Commis- sioners 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


Size 1-inch


$4.00 per year


Size 2-inch


$6.00 per year


All needed repairs, damages by frost and heat ex- cepted, will be made at the expense of the town.


JOHN B. McNEILL,


RICHARD F. FORREST,


FRED D. DRISCOLL,


Water Commissioners.


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Report of the Planning Board


Traffic Signs


Because of the failure of the Departments respon- sible for the safety of the motorists and pedestrians to take action on Safety Measures recommended by the Planning Board in 1936 and 1937 an article has been prepared for the Annual Town Meeting in 1938, that, if adopted will help eliminate many hazardous traffic dangers. We recommend the following :- "Stop" sign on. Depot St. entering North Main St. "Stop" sign on Cottage St. entering North Main St. "Stop" sign on North St. entering Crawford Sq. "Stop" sign on Union St. enter- ing Crawford Sq. "Stop" sign on Maple St. entering South Main St. "Stop" sign on Cottage St. entering North St. "Stop" sign on Mill St. entering North St. "Stop" sign on Mill St. entering Union St. "Stop" sign on South St. entering Union St. "Stop" sign on South St. entering Center St. "Warning" sign at entrance on North Main St. at Quincy Line. "Warning" sign entrance. on South Main St. at Avon Line. "Slow" sign on South Main St. south of Crawford Sq. near Fisher Shoe Co.


Coasting


To protect the coasters during the winter season. your Planning Board has recommended to the Board. of Selectmen that Maple St., Howard St., and Allen St., be closed to unnecessary traffic during hours to be de -. termined by the Chief of Police, also that any other streets approved by the Chief of Police be closed and that suitable signs be placed on these streets notifying the autoists. The adoption of this recommendation may be the means of saving the lives of some of the children: of Randolph.


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Electric Lights


Because of the heavy pedestrian traffic in the area from West Corners to Waldo St. on North Main St., considerable study was given to the end that upon our recommendation the Board of Selectmen increased the candlepower of eighteen street lights from 100 C. P. to 400 C. P. on North Main St. This action has decreased the danger to the pedestrian as the street is now well lighted.


Considerable thought and study has been given the present so called "White Way Lights" in the business area from Crawford Sq. to the R. R. bridge on North Main St. with the result that we have found that for the same amount of funds expended this area could be far better illuminated if the Acorn Type of fixture available from the Weymouth Light and Power Co. without cost to the town is installed in place of the present ornamental fixtures. Recommendation on this important matter has been made to the Board of Select- men for their consideration.


Sidewalks


Few sidewalks have been constructed under the W. P. A. Program this year and as your Planning Board strongly believes that good sidewalks are a great asset to a town and one of the most important safety as- surances, we recommend the adoption at the Annual Town Meeting of the three articles relating to sidewalk construction. Included in these projects are the following areas: Project No. 1-Cottage, Mill, a distance of 1500' from North, Ward, Moulton, Short, School, Plain, and Howard Street. Project No. 2-Pleasant St., Park, West from North Main to Fowler, Abbey, Silver, Fowler, War- ren Avenue. Project No. 3-Roel, Allen, Mount Pleasant


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Square, Belcher, Wales Ave., Cross, Grove St. from North Main Street to Cross.


These three W. P. A. Projects with all labor being furnished by Federal Funds, we firmly believe should be approved at the 1938 Town Meeting as such side- walk improvements serve the interest of the majority of the taxpayers.


Zoning and Building Laws


The Planning Board in conjunction with the Zoning and Building Laws Committee appointed by the Moder- ator as directed by a vote of the Annual Town Meeting has made an extensive study of Zoning and Building Bylaws. Weekly meetings and several hearings have been held and we strongly emphasize the import- ance of adopting these Bylaws for the best protection of the citizens of Randolph.


The Zoning Bylaw does not disturb any property layouts already established but it guards against future mistakes from too crowded areas, and the resultant dangers of destruction by fire, or sickness, or from the lack of home playgrounds for the children, or from an injudicious placing of factories, filling stations, lunch carts, auto grave yards and stores in residential areas and many other annoying conditions.


In furthering the recommendation of the Planning Board to establish a set-back line on the West Side of North Main Street from Crawford Sq. to West St. until such time that Zoning Bylaws be approved by the vote of the citizens, a public hearing was called by the Board of Selectmen on May 10, 1937, and as a result of this


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hearing the owners of the Theatre property agreed to set their building 15' back from the front line of their property. This favorable action on the part of the Theatre owners is of benefit to the abutters and will be of decided advantage to the taxpayer in case a taking of land in the future for street widening should be adopted.


Grade Crossing Overpass


To secure Randolph's share of Federal Funds for public improvements and employment for the unem- ployed your Planning Board has requested the Massa- chusetts Dept. of Public Works to consider recommend- ing to the proper authorities in Washington, D. C. the elimination of the dangerous railroad crossing on Union Street by the construction of an overpass bridge. A hear- ing on this important matter was attended by an Engineer of the Dept. of Public Works, Board of Selectmen of Hol- brook and the Representative from this District, and as a result of this hearing the Dept. of Public Works are making an extensive survey of an overpass to eliminate this dangerous grade crossing.


New Post Office Building


We regret that our efforts to secure a new Post Office Building for Randolph did not materialize in 1937, as recent correspondence from Senators David I. Walsh and Henry Cabot Lodge and Congressman Richard B. Wigglesworth advise that Wollaston has been granted the new Postal Building in this District this year, how- ever, as the result of the efforts of your Planning Board the Procurement Division of the U. S. Treasury has in- formed us that approximately $75,000 will be allocated for the Federal Building at Randolph when favorable action is taken. We are continuing our efforts on this matter and trust that Randolph will secure the grant of a new post office in 1938.


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Work or Public Welfare?


Due to the fact that after a careful study the Planning Board has ascertained that thousands of dollars during the past few years have been expended for Pub- lic Welfare without receiving dollar for dollar value in the labor program of the Welfare Department we strongly urge that the article establishing an "Employ- ment Fund" be approved by the citizens at the Annual Town Meeting in March, 1938. There are many needed improvements such as the building of catch basins on various streets, rebuilding and painting of fences in all parts of the town, the cleaning out of brush on dangerous curves and the collection of garbage weekly and the collection of rubbish which at the present time is being scattered on the side streets of our town and the care of the grounds around our schools and public buildings including Stetson High School ball field.




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