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Walsh, Harold Edward
Yundt, William
Watson, Clayton A.
Westover, Orville Francis
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Tucker, Sidney
TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS.
Report of the Assessors
Board of Selectmen, Randolph, Mass.
Gentlemen:
We' herewith submit the report of this department for the year 1943.
The tax rate for the year was computed on the follow- ing basis of expenses and receipts :
EXPENSES
Town Appropriations, March, 1943 $416,543.00
Overlay deficit, 1938
89.45
Overlay deficit, 1939
102.85
Overlay deficit, 1940
1,406.77
Overlay deficit, 1941
2,554.13
State Tax
6,000.00
State Parks and Reservations
213.24
State Audit of Municipal Accounts
637.01
County Tax
7,378.18
$434,924.63
ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS
Income Tax
$35,676.43
Corporation Taxes
8,023.27
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise
12,760.24
Licenses
3,774.00
Fines
252.00
General Government
619.45
Health and Sanitation
2,776.68
Charities
8,084.13
Old Age Assistance
32,734.81
Old Age Tax (Meals)
1,539.82
Soldiers' Benefits
612.00
Schools
6,592.88
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Public Service Enterprises
28,376.52 (Water Dept.)
Interest on Taxes and Assessments 5,555.19
Miscellaneous
500.00
$147,877.42
Net amount to be raised by taxation on polls and property
$289,284.00
TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION
Poll Tax
$4,900.00
Personal Property
25,996.00
Real Estate
258,388.00
$289,284.00
TOTAL VALUATION
Real Estate-Buildings
$5,079,000.00
Real Estate-Land
1,380,700.00
Personal
649,900.00
$7,109,600.00
Total valuation computed at tax
rate of $40.00 $284,384.00
Plus Poll Tax
4,900.00
$289,284.00
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE TABLE OF AGGREGATES
Number of persons assessed :
On Personal Estate Only
31
On Real Estate Only
2,367
On Both Personal and Real
89
Total number of persons assessed
2,487
Number of polls assessed
2,450
Value of Assessed Personal Estate: Stock in Trade $276,550.00
Machinery 353,100.00
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Live Stock
14,200.00
All Other Tangible Property 6,050.00
Total Value of Assessed Personal Property $649,900.00
Number of Live Stock Assessed:
Horses
24
Cows
101
Swine
225
Fowl
9,050
All Others
101
Number of Acres of Land Assessed
5,850
Number of Dwelling Houses Assessed
1,891
Number of Automobiles Assessed
2,256
AMOUNTS COMMITTED TO TAX COLLECTOR ON 1943 LEVIES
Real and Personal Estate, January Levy
$284,384.00
Poll Tax, January Levy
4,900.00
$289,284.00
Motor Vehicle Excise :
First Commitment
$2,261.50
Second Commitment
3,477.51
Third Commitment
4,796.11
Fourth Commitment
245.97
Fifth Commitment
184.26
$10,965.35
$300,249.35
FRANK TEED, JAMES P. DUFFY, THEODORE S. LUDDINGTON, Board of Assessors.
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Report of Collector of Taxes
To the Citizens of the Town of Randolph :
I herewith respectfully submit my report for the year ending December 31st, 1943:
1941
Personal and Real Estate Taxes:
Outstanding, uncollected Jan. 1st, 1943
$31,098.14
Refunds
12.35
Tax Titles Disclaimed
47.52
Adjustments
3.98
$31,161.99
Collections and credits during 1943
31,161.99
Excise Taxes :
Outstanding, uncollected Jan. 1st, 1943
$ 14.57
Collections and credits during 1943
14.57
Poll Taxes :
Outstanding, uncollected Jan. 1st, 1943 $ 264.00
Adjustments
6.00
270.00
Collections and credits during 1943
270.00
1942
Personal and Real Estate Taxes: Outstanding, uncollected Jan. 1st, 1943 $90,407.04
Refunds 60.20
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Tax Titles Disclaimed Adjustments
49.20
203.87
Collections and credits during 1943
58,576.00
Balance January 1st, 1944
$32,144.31
Excise Taxes :
Outstanding, uncollected Jan. 1st, 1943
$ 583.28
Refunds
65.14
Collections and credits during 1943
648.42
Collections and credits during 1943
640.58
Balance January 1st, 1944
$ 7.84
Poll Taxes :
Outstanding, uncollected Jan. 1st, 1943
1,176.39
Adjustments
2.00
1,178.39
Collections and credits during 1943
651.39
Balance January 1st, 1944
$ 527.00
1943
Personal and Real Estate Taxes:
Commitments-Real and Personal Refunds
$284,868.00
172.96
$285,040.96
Collections and credits during 1943
209,484.24
Balance January 1st, 1944
$ 75,556.72
Excise Taxes : Five Commitments
$ 10,965.35
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$90,720.31
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Refunds Adjustments
215.32 .91
$ 11,181.58
Collections and credits during 1943
10,703.44
Balance January 1st, 1944
$ 478.14
Poll Taxes:
$ 4,900.00
Commitment Adjustments
8.00
$ 4,908.00
Collections and credits during 1943
4,222.00
Balance January 1st, 1944
$ 686.00
CLARA F. KENNEDY, Tax Collector
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TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS.
Report of the Trustees of Turner Free Library
TRUSTEES 1943
*Seth T. Crawford
President
** Frederick E. Knebel
Vice-President
Secretary and Treasurer
Joseph D. Wales Charles F. Blakely Ralph H. Hutchinson
Theodore S. Luddington (Selectmen of Randolph Ex-Officiis)
Mrs. Sallie W. Crawford
Arthur H. Holbrook
*** Benjamin P. Crowell
Mrs. Mollie F. Howard
Herman W. French
Roland H. Marden
Carl S. Gove
Raymond L. Mason Albert C. Wilde
**** John M. Pero
*Deceased September 16, 1943
*** Elected Vice-President October, 1943
** Elected President
*** *Elected Trustee December, 1943
October, 1943
PUBLIC LIBRARY
To the Citizens of Randolph :
Pursuant to the provisions of Article 3 of the By-Laws of the Turner Free Library, this report, for the calendar year 1943, and being the sixty-eighth annual report, is submitted, showing the condition of the trust consisting of the building, library and funds, together with the reports of the Librarian and Treasurer and so much of the reports submitted to the Trustees by the various committees as seem to be of general interest.
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The Library Committee reports that the books, charts and furnishings are in good condition and that all books owned by the library are accounted for by the Librarian.
The Building Committee reports that some of the various defense activities which were installed in the build- ing during 1942, curtailed some of their operations during the year. This applied particularly to the Report Center in the basement and the Medical and Surgical Center on the floor above. The State Guard continue to use their quar- ters on the third floor. The income from rentals, in con- nection with the dentist's office, has been measurably re- duced due to Dr. Hickey's joining the armed forces. Con- siderable alterations would have been required to make the premises desirable for any prospective tenant, other than a dentist, provided such a tenant could be obtained. The Trustees compromised the matter by a mutual agreement for a reduced rental to hold the premises for the duration.
Considerable repairs were made in connection with the building during the year. The roof was entirely gone over and with pointing and leading on the stone work and win- dows, cost approximately $600. Painting of wood trim on windows and doors was completed at a cost of about $120. Repairs to the main door, together with new double action hinges came to approximately $100. This latter item call- ing for the doors to open outward was a requirement of the State Fire Inspector. Window shades in all windows of the library proper, reading and reference rooms came to $45.00. In addition to the foregoing, the State Fire Inspection De- partment requires a fire escape to be installed from the sec- ond story. Due to the shortage of skilled labor, our efforts to have this work done have not been successful to date. Certain other repairs including the redecorating of the walls of the front entry and corridor are demanding attention.
The Trustees requested the sum of $1500 from the Town for necessary repairs during the year. This amount was subsequently increased by $200 made necessary when the
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extent of the roof repairs became known. All but $.55 of the appropriation was used. The Trustees again request a similar appropriation of $1500 to meet the need of general and special repairs to the exterior and interior of the build- ing and to the furnishings and fixtures, as such repairs may from time to time be necessary, and for the general purposes of the library.
The Librarian again reports a loss in circulation, but to a lesser degree than that of a year ago. This condition is nation-wide and is no doubt due to the general conditions incidental to the war, long working hours, travel restrictions and dimout regulations.
It is with deep regret that the Trustees refer to the death of Mr. Seth T. Crawford, President of the Trustees from 1927 to the date of his death, September 16, 1943. At the October meeting of the Trustees, a Resolution was adopted to set aside a page in the Minute Book of the Turner Free Library and to place on record therein a tribute to his memory. The Resolution adopted is as follows :
"The Trustees of the Turner Free Library de- sire to place upon record their tribute to the memory of their late associate Seth Turner Crawford who died September 16, 1943. Mr. Crawford, a grandson of one of the found- ers of the library was born in Randolph and while he had two places of residence, his vot- ing residence was his native Randolph and his interest in town affairs was great.
Elected as a library trustee February 6, 1911, he became President November 7, 1927. He was an Attorney and Banker and brought to the affairs of the library a legal mind, a spirit of service, fertile ideas, great interest and energy which tended to increase the ef- ficiency and prosperity of the library.
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He was always ready to assume duties and ac- cept responsibilities.
His death is a bereavement to the town of. which he was so honored a citizen."
Mr. Frederick E. Knebel, Vice President, was elected as President. Mr. Benjamin P. Crowell was elected as Vice President at the October meeting. Mr. John M. Pero was elected a Trustee at the December meeting.
The Trustees join with the Librarian in adding thei thanks to the donors of books given to the library as wel as to those given in connection with the Victory Book Cam paign. In like manner, they express their thanks for the loyal services of the Librarian, Mrs. Eunice B. Martin and of the cooperation and generous assistance of Miss Pear Massie, Miss Mary Joan Rose and Miss Nancy Dow. They also greatly appreciate the assistance given by the faculty and students of the Stetson High School to which the Libra- rian refers in her report.
A copy of each of the following reports is hereunto sub- joined: Report of the Librarian, Report of the Treasurer showing receipts and expenditures of the library, and Re- port of the Finance Committee.
Respectfully submitted,
FREDERICK E. KNEBEL, President, Board of Trustees
Randolph, Massachusetts January 15, 1944
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REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN OF TURNER FREE LIBRARY
To the Trustees of the Turner Free Library :
I hereby submit the annual report of the Librarian for the year ending December 31, 1943.
The Library has been open to the public each Monday, Wednesday and Saturday afternoon from 2:00 to 4 P. M., and every week-day evening from 7:00 to 9:00 P. M., with the exception of holidays.
Books added during the year totalled 238 as against 279 in 1942; of the 238, 10 were gifts and the remainder were purchased; of the 1942 acquisition, 36 were gifts, with the balance purchased; with the 238 for 1943, the accession number is now 35,936. Circulation for 1943 totalled 13,781
as against 15,465 for the previous year. Magazines loaned, 399, as against 450 for 1942. Borrower's cards issued, 439, comprising 264 renewals and 175 new applicants.
The Victory Book Campaign, which closed in October, resulted in the receipt by us of 1,177 books. Inasmuch as these books and magazines were forwarded to the men in the armed service, and the magazines to the American Merchant Marine, and as acknowledgment could not be made by the recipients, we wish to express our appreciation and thanks to the donors for their kindness. Incidentally, books and magazines are still in demand and further con- tributions would be welcomed.
Miss Mary Joan Rose assisted materially in the Chil- Iren's Department until June, when she resigned. Miss Nancy Dow joined the staff in July and is evidencing a keen nterest in the work. Conditions were such that it became necessary to discontinue our weekly Children's Story Hour. t is hoped that this popular and instructive innovation may gain be resumed in the near future.
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We have been kept moderately busy with the regular routine work and have been happy to co-operate with the requirements of the schools relative to the outside reading and reference work sought by the scholars. Miss Galvin and Miss Foley of the Stetson High School staff have re- vised their reading lists and added a goodly number of the current books of fiction, travel and biography.
Our new book additions, pertaining to the several phases of world events are much in demand and largely circulated. The younger people's interest in reading matter appears to be toward stories having to do with the war and its several branches of air-service, submarines, doctors and nurses.
We extend an invitation to the people of the Town, both adults and children, to visit the Library and make known to us their desires, in order that we may assist them in obtaining such books as may be wanted. The Reading Room carries nearly all of the current magazines.
I wish to take his opportunity to thank the Trustees for their counsel and suggestions, and Miss Massie and Miss Dow for their faithful service and cooperation.
Respectfully submitted,
EUNICE B. MARTIN, Librarian.
January 3, 1944
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REPORT OF THE TREASURER
To the Trustees of the Turner Free Library :
In compliance with the requirements of the By-Laws, I hereby submit the annual report of the Treasurer of the Turner Free Library, Randolph, Massachusetts, for the year ending December 31, 1943.
Balance Income January 1, 1943: Checking Account $ 295.09
RECEIPTS
R. W. Turner Fund
524.73
Turner Fund
479.41
Remaining Funds
172.62
Rent and Insurance
1,243.68
Fines and Collections
115.00
Bills Paid by Town of Randolph
1,699.45
$4,529.98
COST OF OPERATIONS
Books
344.63
Magazines
41.70
Rebinding
7.61
Salaries
1,763.48
Electricity
116.38
Fuel
350.03
Printing
14.94
Insurance
42.42
Telephone
29.62
Supplies
39.27
Sundries
32.20
Water
54.67
Repairs
1,323.36
Payroll Tax
6.20
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Balance Income 1943: Checking Account, Randolph Trust Company 363.47
$4,529.98
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH D. WALES, Treasurer.
January 3, 1944
REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
To the Trustees of the Turner Free Library :
Your committee on finances submits the following re- port :
The Committee has audited the accounts of the Treas- urer for the year 1943 and found them to be correct. All moneys received have been accounted for any no moneys have been paid out except upon vouchers properly ap- proved. The committee has examined also the securities representing the investment of the funds of the library and has found them to be intact and as represented.
There has been no change in our list of investments this year.
Respectfully submitted,
RAYMOND L. MASON, Chairman. January 11, 1944.
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Report of the Board of Health
Randolph, Mass., January 18, 1944.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
The Board of Health respectfully submits the annual report of the board and the report of its respective agents for the year ending December 31, 1943.
The Diphtheria Clinic was conducted by Dr. Higgins, assisted by Miss Conlon, our school nurse, Miss Scannel and Miss Mahady, our district nurses, and was very success- ful. For the last six years we have not had a single case of this disease, which proves the worth of this clinic.
The Dental Clinic was under the supervision of Dr. Smith, Dr. Maguire and Miss Conlon. Examinations were made in all the various schools. The Board of Health wishes to thank all who helped in this work. Permission will be obtained from Miss Conlon, our school nurse, to visit the dentist.
During the year the Board of Health has inspected all places where food and other goods were distributed and in most cases, found them clean and safe for sale of such goods.
Our Clean Up weeks were a success, but still many complaints regarding the dumping of rubbish, etc., on side streets and on private property are coming in to this board. They would appreciate it very much if the citizens would co-operate and use the town dump, which is paid for by the town. Let us all try and be fair in this regard and have a cleaner town.
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In closing, the board would like to thank the Honorable Board of Selectmen and all the other town officials for the assistance and courtesy given this Board during the past year.
Communicable diseases for year 1943 were as follows:
Dog bites 32, measles 32, chicken pox 17, scarlet fever 21, mumps 9, malaria 1, poliomyelitis 1, meningitis 1, pul- monary tuberculosis 9, whooping cough 1.
GEORGE H. HENEY, Chairman. FRED A. DIAUTO, FREDERICK DRISCOLL.
REPORT OF PLUMBING INSPECTOR
Randolph, Mass., January 16, 1944.
To the Board of Selectmen of Randolph :
I hereby submit my report as Plumbing Inspector for the year ending Dec. 31, 1943.
The following fixtures have been installed :
9 water closets
11 sinks
9 wash bowls
7 bath tubs
2 wash trays
5 pressure boilers
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS O'RILEY, Plumbing Inspector.
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF MILK
Report of the Milk Inspector for the Year Ending December 31, 1943
Licenses issued :
Store licenses
20
Producers' licenses
19
Pasteurization licenses
3
Oleomargarine licenses
9
Milk testings :
Butterfat
5
Bacteria
1
HENRY MERRILL, Milk Inspector
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
January 18, 1944.
Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I hereby submit my annual report of Inspector of Animals. I have had 24 dog bites during the past year. There has been no inspecting of barns on account of war conditions.
Yours truly,
C. H. TRUELSON.
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING
Randolph, January 15th, 1944
To the Board of Health of the Town of Randolph:
Gentlemen :
I hereby submit my report for the year of 1943
Total number inspected 449 head.
Classified as follows :
Hogs
358
Cattle
57
Calves
32
Goat
1
Sheep
1
449
Cow condemned T. B.
1
Hogs condemned 3
WESTON L. MANN Inspector of Slaughtering
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Report of Water Commissioners
To the Citizens of the Town of Randolph :
The fifty-eighth annual report of the Water Con- missioners is herewith submitted for the year ending December 31, 1943.
Organization of the Board was as follows:
Frederick D. Driscoll Chairman
Richard F. Smith Clerk Dr. Wm. F. Maguire Associate
APPOINTMENTS BY BOARD
Marion L. Bailey Collector
Frederick D. Driscoll Meter Reader
Richard F. Smith Superintendent
DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE
During the year 1943 the Water Department installed eight new services; nineteen services were renewed from main to line, and twenty-five services were repaired. There were ten service gate boxs and two main gat boxes found to be broken which have been renewed and reset to grade.
Fifty-seven meters were sent to the factory to be repaired, thirty-six of these were frozen and broken, and 21 were not registering. Most of these have been returned and reset, while a few are still awaiting new parts which cannot be obtained due to war restrictions.
There were two large main breaks during the year, one being a 12-inch main on South Main Street on the Avon line, the other being an 8-inch main on Pond Lane, both being replaced with new pipe of their respective size.
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JOINT ACCOUNT
Both the Randolph and Holbrook Standpipes have been painted and caulked. This contract was awarded to the Palfrey Co. of Riverside, Rhode Island, in 1942. Due to war orders it was not done until 1943.
The base of the standpipe was reinforced and cemented by one of our local contractors.
During the Spring and Summer of 1944 it is hoped that the grading and planting of shrubbery around the Pumping Station may be finished so as to make it one of the most beautiful in the State.
Respectfully submitted,
RICHARD F. SMITH,
Clerk and Superintendent.
REPORT OF MARION L. BAILEY, COLLECTOR OF WATER RATES
Balance of Levy 1939
$103.38
By Collections
$40.60
By Abatements
62.78
103.38
Balance of Levy 1940
702.73
Additional Levy
2.80
705.53
By collections
445.41
By Abatements
260.12
705.53
Balance of Levy 1941
1,612.38
By Collections
1,562.92
By Abatements
49.46
1,612.38
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Balance of Levy 1942
Additional Levy
5,461.24 20.05
5,481.29
By Collections
4,435.69
Uncollected Water Rates
1,045.60
5.481.29
Water Levy 1943
27,379.22
Additional Levy
1,006.09
28,385.31
By Collections
23,653.96
Uncollected Water Rates
4,731.35
28,385.31
TOTAL WATER COLLECTIONS FOR YEAR 1943
Meter Rates
$22,820.72
Rentals
1,803.00
Fixture
3,120.16
Other
110.05
Frozen Meters
263.88
Broken Hydrants
44.50
Water at Canton
1,082.58
Water at Braintree Highlands
893.69
30,138.58
JOINT ACCOUNT - PAID BY HOLBROOK
Engineer's Salary
$2,700.00
Payrolls
840.50
Coal
3,439.96
Oil
197.10
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Insurance
1,017.74
Chemicals
124.40
Painting Standpipe
1,500.00
Telephone
6.32
Repairs to Standpipe
323.00
Material and Supplies
96.89
Repairs to Buildings
47.72
Postage
3.00
Wood
8.00
Electricity
328.29
Packing
145.63
Tools
5.66
$10,784.21
Refund on Chemicals
1.86
Rebate on Insurance
19.07
20.93
10,763.28
JOINT ACCOUNT - PAID BY RANDOLPH
Payrolls
$183.55
Coal
2,345.60
Telephone
87.33
Materials and Supplies
43.10
Express
.55
Electricity
731.05
Grates
31.15
Repairs
19.50
Painting Standpipe
906.00
Chemicals
439.46
Insurance
214.43
Packing
16.20
Oil
201.76
5,219.68
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SUMMARY OF JOINT ACCOUNT
Total Joint Bills paid by Holbrook $10,763.28
Total Joint Bills paid by Randolph 5,219.68
$15,982.96
One-half to be paid by Holbrook
7,991.48
One-half to be paid by Randolph
7,991.48
15,982.96
Joint Bills paid by Randolph
5,219.68
Cash paid by Randolph to Holbrook
1,765.72
Owed by Randolph to Holbrook to balance Joint Account
1,006.08
7,991.48
RECORD OF PUMPING To the Water Commissioners of Randolph and Holbrook: The following is the record of pumping for the year 1943:
Gals. Pumped
Daily Avg. Coal Burned Daily Avg.
January
19,715,100
603,583
66,755
2,121
February
19,116,500
682,732
68,175
2,434
March
21,468,700
692,538
72,750
2,346
April
20,406,100
680,203
68,000
2,266
May
23,533,500
759,129
73,000
2,355
June
30,876,000
1,029,200
83,780
2,792
July
34,541,300
1,113,267
94,565
3,050
August
29,778,200
960,587
85,405
2,787
September
23,880,200
792,000
71,105
2,370
October
20,844,300
672,396
58,855
1,898
November
19,754,800
658,493
61,385
2,046
December
22,584,300
728,525
71,110
2,293
Largest day's pumping:
June 26, 1943 - 1,745,800 gallons.
Largest week's pumping:
Week ending July 18, 1943 - 9,564,200 gallons.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS G. FOGO, 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 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 written appli- cation 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 unnecessary waste of water occurs, shall be liable to a fine of two dollars for the first offense, and four dollars for the second offense during the same year, and shall be notified thereof in writ- ing; and if such waste is not prevented 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,
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and shall not be again let on for the same occupant until waste be stopped and the fine paid, together with an addi- tional 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.
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