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4. Any person supplied with water shall not allow 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 and 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 Commissioners before taking water from any faucet or fixtures 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 Commis- sioners, also a vacuum valve must be installed on all pres- sure 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
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Water Commissioners; but the Engineers of the Fire De- partment 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 manufac- turers 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 regulations, the supply will be shut off, and payment of the amount due, and pay- ment of two dollars for shutting 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.
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 do- mestic 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 application therefor at the office of the Water Commissioners.
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And in no case will the main be tapped more than once- for the same premises, unless the additional expense 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
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
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
HOSE
For sprinkling streets, washing windows and sim- ilar uses, 1/4-inch nozzle, to be used only on prem- ises and street opposite, not exceeding two hours per day for six months in the year 5.00
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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
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 Commissioners 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 excepted, will be made at the expense of the town.
FREDERICK D. DRISCOLL, RICHARD F. SMITH, DR. WM. F. MAGUIRE, Water Commissioners.
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Report of the Tree Warden
Jan. 16, 1944.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Greetings.
Due to the shortage of labor last year not so much work was done as should have been.
The most dangerous limbs and branches were removed.
Brush cutting was done on some of the worst corners.
There is much work to be done this year as a number of large trees will have to be removed.
The Dutch Elm Disease has been found in this State and it is a serious menace to all the elms.
Some new trees should be set out this year.
A nursery should be started in the town, plenty of chance at the Town Farm.
Truly yours,
JOHN T. MOORE, Tree Warden.
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Report of the Local Moth Superintendent
Jan. 16, 1944.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Greetings.
The moth situation in the town remains about the same.
Spraying was done in all parts of the town.
The Elm Leaf Beetle was bad and spraying was done on all of the elm trees.
The Tent Caterpillar situation was about the same as other years and many were destroyed.
The Fall Web Worms were not as bad as they were last year.
The past year material was very hard to obtain, also labor.
The spraying machine was drained and stored in the Town Barn.
Truly yours,
JOHN T. MOORE, Moth Superintendent.
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Report of Police Department
Randolph, Mass., January 22, 1944
To the Board of Selectmen :
Randolph, Mass.
Gentlemen :
I herewith submit report of the work done by the Police Department of the Town of Randolph, for the year ending December 31, 1943.
Calls answered and investigations made
6010
*Summonses served
85
* Arrests
126
Arraignments in Court
104
Pending in District Court
10
Found guilty in District Court
82
** Dismissed for want of Prosecution
7
Appealed to Superior Court
3
Found guilty in Superior Court
6
Pending in Superior Court
3
Acquitted
1
Filed
28
Probation
21
Fined
33
Released
11
Committed to House of Correction
7
Committed to State Hospital
10
Committed to State Farm
3
Put up for the Night
10
Stolen Property Recovered
$7,133.35
Notices Posted 73
Net returns paid to Town Treasurer from fines over and above expenses of prosecution $182.50
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Fines taken in by District and Superior Courts $770.00 Total number of warnings on Motor Violations 621
Total number of suspensions of licenses 34
Total number of miles covered by Police cars 67,692
Total number of miles covered by Motorcycles 8,765
* Some arrests and summonses were served for out of town police.
Of the 7 cases dismissed for want of prosecution, the police were complainant on 1.
At this time I wish to take the opportunity to thank the Town Officials, the Finance Committee and citizens of the town for their assistance and cooperation during the past year. I wish to express by appreciation to the members of the regular police department and the Auxiliary Police Force for their fine work and cooperation in the affairs of the department.
Respectfully submitted,
PATRICK. T. McDONNELL, Chief of Police
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Report of Fire Department
Randolph, Mass., January 25, 1944
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen :
I respectfully submit my report of the Fire Depart- ment for the year ending December 31, 1943.
The department has responded to 287 calls during the year, classified as follows :
Building '
51
Automobiles
12
False Alarms
2
Inhalator
1
Air Raid Tests
8
Aid Calls Out of Town
0
Miscellaneous
7
Brush and Grass
206
American Legion Ambulance Calls
175
Feet of Hose used
13,000
Feet of Ladders used
715
Assessed Value of Property Damaged by Fire $ 89,325.00
Insurance on Property Damaged
130,950.00
Damage to Property
6,906.50
Insurance Paid on Damage
5,956.50
Loss not Covered 950.00
Value of Contents Involved
28,550.00
Insurance on Contents
26,500.00
Damage to Contents
2,519.40
Insurance Paid on Contents 1,104.40
Loss not Covered
1,415.00
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The apparatus and equipment connected with the De- partment is in good condition at the present time. The apparatus has been inspected and passed by an Auto-Motive Engineer.
I wish to thank the officials and citizens who have assisted the Department in any way throughout the year.
Respectfully submitted,
HAROLD L. BAILEY, Chief of Department.
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List of Jurors
As Approved by the Board of Selectmen, Randolph, Mass. July 1943
Ahearn, William J., shoeworker Alden, Jesse L., shoeworker Anderson, Lars B., farmer Ayers, George O., farmer Ballantyne, Fred H., poultry man Beale, Jesse S., mill worker Bertram, Herman H., trucking Billingham, Walter H., garage business Boyle, Charles E., defense worker Burns, Samuel J., shoemaker Campagna, William, carpenter Cartwright, Ralph W., undertaker Cashion, Edward M., machinist Cotter, James J., sheet metal worker Cullen, John F., clerk
Dawe, John, cabinet maker DeAngelis, Paul, laborer
Diauto, Fred A., chauffeur
Dickinson, L. Clifton, bookkeeper Doody, Arthur L., insurance Dupras, John J., salesman
Durkee, James D., gas station Flanagan, Walter J., salesman Frederickson, John A., highway surveyor
French, Walter C., mechanic Gaynor, Joseph, shoeworker Good, John K., laborer Gove, Carl S., auto mechanic Harkins, Frank J., laborer Hill, Irving S., chauffeur Hoye, James G., government inspector
111 S. Main Street 96 Liberty Street 702 S. Main Street 553 High Street 177 Mill Street 202 Union Street 83 Lillian Street 57 Wales Avenue 30 Silver Street 26 Warren Street 322 N. Main Street 419 N. Main Street 203 North Street 20 Vesey road 714 High Street Dorr Street 20 Maitland Avenue Cole Terrace 115 Liberty Street 356 S. Main Street 106 Cross Street 34 Wales Avenue 85 Canton Street 46 Fairview Ave. 97 High Street 44 Plain Street 8 Mill Street 584 N. Main Street 156 West Street 47 Union Street 93 North Street
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Hoye, John G., retired Hurley, William L., janitor Isaac, Harry C., insurance Kane, Charles E., salesman Kennedy, Fred, yardman Lancke, William G., defense worker Leahy, Robert T., shoeworker
Linfield, Frank, mechanic
Ludlam, Gordon W., photographer Lynch, James, foreman Lyons, Augustus B., retired Lyons, Carl B., salesman
Lyons, Daniel P., sealer of wgts. & meas.
Lyons, Raymond E., store manager Mahoney, William H., janitor Malloy, Stephen J., shoemaker McLucas, James J., oil business Morgan, Howard, tile setter
Mullen, William, shoecutter Murphy, Edward, retired McMahon, Hugh A., salesman O'Connell, Cornelius, shoe welter O'Connor, Patrick, manager Paine, Chester L., florist Peters, Gerald J., laborer
Proctor, Frank W., laundry man Poole, Herbert A., oil dealer
Reardon, Daniel J., chauffeur Roel, George A., electrician Rudderham, William, painter Schmidt, Peter P., color mixer Southwick, William E., laborer Squire, Alexander G., carpenter Sullivan, James J., saddle horses Sullivan, Peter B., government inspector Teed, Frank, builder
Tierney, William A., chauffeur Wales, Joseph D., retired
93 North Street 36 Roel Street 186 South Street Van Beal Road 87 Warren Street 90 Cross Street 16 Fairview Avenue 676 S. Main Street 30 Grove Street 123 North Street 604 N. Main Street 25 Wales Avenue 45 Cross Street Cole Terrace 24 West Street Alden Avenue 245 Liberty Street Linden Road 119 North Street 30 West Street 133 South Street 60 Liberty Street 19 Roel Street 90 High Street Morgan Street McKim Street 326 Highland Avenue 22 Moulton Street 33 Liberty Street 111 Warren Street 176 South Street 21 Norfolk Road 45 Woodlawn Street 742 High Street 24 Fowler Street 50 Oak Street 140 North Street 38 Woodlawn Street
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Walsh, Garrett E., chauffeur Webber, Albert C., painter
Whitecross, Alexander, woodworker
Williams, Hugh S., dom. engineer
Wilson, Robert, laborer Wing, Mortimer O., polisher
60 Wales Avenue 136 Canton Street
1009 N. Main Street
653 N. Main Street Lawson Street 170 Pond Street
CHARLES F. BLAKELEY, THEODORE S. LUDDINGTON, RALPH H. HUTCHINSON,
Selectmen of Randolph.
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Report of State Auditor
REPORT OF AN AUDIT OF THE ACCOUNTS OF THE TOWN OF RANDOLPH
For the Period from May 8, 1942 to Sept. 27, 1943
Made in Accordance with the Provisions of Chapter 44, General Laws
December 2, 1943
To the Board of Selectmen: Mr. Charles F. Blakely, Chairman, Randolph, Massachusetts.
Gentlemen:
I submit herewith my report of an audit of the books and ac- counts of the town of Randolph for the period from May 8, 1942, to September 27, 1943, made in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44, General Laws. This is in the form of a report made to me by Mr. Herman B. Dine, Assistant Director of Accounts.
Very truly yours,
THEODORE N. WADDELL,
Director of Accounts.
TNW:MMH
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Mr. Theodore N. Waddell, Director of Accounts, Department of Corporations and Taxation, State House, Boston.
Sir:
In accordance with your instructions, I have made an audit of the books and accounts of the town of Randolph for the period from May 8, 1942, the date of the previous examination, to Sep- tember 27, 1943, and report thereon as follows:
The books and accounts in the town accountant's office were examined, checked, and compared with the records of the sev- eral departments in which money is collected or bills are com- mitted for collection, and with the records of the town treasurer.
The general and appropriation accounts in the ledger were analyzed, the appropriations being compared with the town clerk's record of financial votes passed in town meetings. A trial balance was taken off proving the accounts to be in balance, and a balance sheet, showing the financial condition of the town on September 27, 1943, was prepared and is appended to this report.
In checking the town clerk's records of appropriations voted at the annual town meeting in 1943 with the town accountant's ledger, it was noted that certain appropriations are not set up in the town accountant's ledger in the same detail as indicated by the town clerk's records. For example, the appropriations for the school department appear in the town clerk's record of town meet- ings as a segregated budget of sixteen accounts, but are consoli- dated in two items in the town accountant's ledger. Under the provisions of Section 15A, Chapter 41, General Laws, the town clerk certifies to the town accountant each appropriation in detail and it is incumbent on the town accountant to set up the appro- priations in his ledger as certified to him by the town clerk.
It was also noted that under Article 12 of the warrant for the 1943 annual meeting calling for an appropriation for the lease and maintenance of quarters for the Veterans of Foreign Wars post, it was voted to raise and appropriate $750, of which
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amount $600 was to be used to pay off the mortgage on the building owned by the post and the balance of the appropriation to be paid to the above organization. Attention in this connection is called to the fact that the above appropriation is not for a purpose for which public funds may be appropriated or expended.
The computation of the tax rate by the assessors for 1943 was checked, and it was noted that an appropriation of $1,800 from available funds voted at the annual meeting in 1943 was not included in the determination of the 1943 tax rate, as re- quired by the provisions of Section 23, Chapter 59, General Laws.
The books and accounts of the town treasurer were examined and checked in detail. The cash book was footed throughout, the recorded receipts were analyzed and compared with the depart- mental records of payments to the treasurer and with other sources from which money was paid into the town treasury, while the records of disbursements were compared with the accountant's books and the treasury warrants.
The treasurer's cash balance on September 27, 1943, was proved by actual count of the cash in the office and by reconcilia- tion of the bank balances with statements received from the banks in which town funds are deposited.
The recorded payments on account of the maturing debt and interest were checked with the amounts falling due and with the cancelled securities on file.
The securities and savings bank books representing the in- vestment of the trust funds in the custody of the town treasurer, the treasurer of the trustees of the Stetson School Funds, and the treasurer of the trustees of the Turner Library Funds, were examined and listed. The income was proved and the transfers to the town and the disbursements were verified.
The tax title deeds held by the town were examined and listed. The amounts transferred to the tax title account were compared with the tax books, the recorded redemptions were verified, and the tax titles on hand were listed and reconciled with the accountant's ledger .
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The books and accounts of the tax collector were examined and checked. The taxes outstanding according to the previous examination, and all subsequent commitments, were audited and compared with the assessor's warrants issued for their collection. The payments to the treasurer were checked to the treasurer's cash book, the recorded abatements were compared with the as- sessor's records of abatements granted, the transfers to the tax title account were checked, and the outstanding accounts were listed and reconciled with the respective ledger accounts.
The records of departmental accounts receivable were ex- amined and checked in detail. The recorded payments to the treasurer were compared with the treasurer's cash book, the abate- ments were verified, and the outstanding accounts were listed and proved.
The books and accounts of the water department were ex- amined and checked. The water accounts outstanding accord- ing to the previous examination, and all subsequent commitments, were audited and compared with the water commissioner's war- rants issued for their collection. The payments to the treasurer were checked to the treasurer's cash book, the recorded abatements were compared with the water commissioner's records of abate- ments granted, and the outstanding accounts were listed and reconciled with the accountant's ledger.
It is recommended that action be taken at once to secure prompt settlement of the delinquent water accounts which are, in many instances, long overdue. The town voted in 1924 to accept the water lien act and this action by the town was recorded in the Registry of Deeds, but apparently no advantage has been taken by the water department of the provisions of the act. At- tention is called to Section 42A, Chapter 40, General Laws, as amended by Chapter 380, Acts of 1941, which states that not- withstanding the authority to establish a lien upon real estate, overdue water rates and charges may be collected through any legal means which may be deemed advisable, including the shut- ting off of water.
Verification of the correctness of the outstanding tax, depart- mental, and water accounts was obtained by mailing notices to
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a number of persons whose names appeared on the books as owing money to the town, the replies received thereto indicating that the accounts, as listed, are correct.
The records of the selectmen, town clerk, plumbing inspector, and the health department for licenses and permits issued were examined and checked. The payments to the State were com- pared with the receipts on file and the payments to the town treasurer were checked to the treasurer's cash book.
The surety bonds of the financial officials bonded for the faithful performance of their duties were examined and found to be in proper form.
The records of all other departments collecting money for the town or committing bills for collection were examined and reconciled with the town treasurer's and the town accountant's records.
There are appended to this report, in addition to the balance sheet, tables showing a reconciliation of the treasurer's cash, summaries of the tax, tax title, departmental, and water accounts, together with tables showing the condition and transactions of the several trust funds.
While engaged in making the audit, cooperation was re- ceived from the officials of the town, for which, on behalf of my assistants, and for myself, I wish to express appreciation.
Respectfully submitted,
HBD:MMH
HERMAN B. DINE, Assistant Director of Accounts.
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Report of Highway Surveyor
To the Citizens of the Town of Randolph :
I respectfully submit the following report as High- way Surveyor for the year ending December 31, 1943.
GENERAL
The usual repair work caused by storms and frost was completed early in the spring. This work included sweeping, patching, grading, graveling and cleaning brooks, catch basins and manholes. Also a great many fences were repaired and painted.
CHAPTER 90 REPAIRS
The following work was accomplished under the Chap- ter 90 appropriation.
Drainage systems were all cleaned and repaired, patch- ing, brush cutting, sweeping and fence repairing and paint- ing were completed on the following streets: Union, Pond, Canton, and Warren Streets.
Canton Street was resurfaced from Old to High St. Union Street was resurfaced the greater part of the street. One half inch stone and tar was used and proved to be very successful.
SNOW REMOVAL
With our Nation at war, the Highway Surveyor takes on new burdens of responsibility. His first responsibility is to SEE THAT THE ARTERIES OF TRANSPORTA- TION ARE FREE AND CLEAR-whatever the weather conditions. Military and industrial personnel and supplies must move freely to war plants and arsenals ... embarka- tion points ... Army and Navy camps and bases.
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At the same time-as a public official he is respon- sible for making every effort to KEEP DOWN THE WIN- TER TRAFFIC ACCIDENT TOLL. Losses of life and property cannot be ignored, especially in war time, because they retard the war effort generally, war production specifically.
It is with these facts in mind that the Highway Sur- veyor has published this report on winter road and street maintenance.
During the early part of 1943 we had a great deal of slippery weather which requires a great amount of sanding. We also had heavy snowfalls during that period which had to be plowed and in many places hauled away.
I would like to take this opportunity to let the people of the Town of Randolph know that in the present emer- gency the Highway Department is prepared to cope with any emergency that might arise and ready to co-operate with officials and citizens.
I wish to thank the Town Officials and the Citizens for their co-operation and assistance during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN A. FREDERICKSON, Highway Surveyor.
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Report of the Sealer of Weights and Measures
To the Board of Selectmen, Randolph, Mass.
Gentlemen:
During the year 1943, I have sealed:
Scales
86
Weights
67
Liquid Measures
73
Gasolene Pumps
41
Kerosene Pumps
5
Oil Measuring Pumps
67
Grease Pumps
18
Yard Sticks
19
Gasolene Meter Systems
2
Vehicle Tank Meter Systems
5
Oil Jars
6
Resealed and tested gasolene pumps
14
Resealed and tested scales
25
Inspections made :
Pedlar's licenses
10
Pedlar's scales
10
Fees collected and turned over to the
Town Treasurer
$69.10
Salary of Sealer
$250.00
Transporting of weights
50.64
Purchase of equipment
9.36
Appropriation
$310.00
Respectfully submitted,
DANIEL P. LYONS, Sealer of Weights and Measures.
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Report of the Committee on Public Safety
Jan. 15, 1944.
To the Citizens of Randolph:
I respectfully submit the following report covering the expenses and activities of the Randolph Committee on Public Safety for 1943.
March Appropriation $4,060.00
Transferred to other departments-Special Town
Meeting 1,500.00
Balance
$2,560.00
Balance from previous year
1,308.00
Total
$3,868.00
Expenditures-1943
2,499.52
Balance
$1,368.48
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