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I wish to thank the Town Officials and Citizens for the fine co-operation during the past year.
Respectfully yours,
JOHN A. FREDERICKSON, Highway Surveyor.
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Report of Mass. Women's Corps
To the Board of Selectmen,
Randolph, Mass.
I herewith respectfully submit the annual, and final report for Company 25, Massachusetts Women's Corps of Randolph.
The passing of 1946 saw the end of the Massachusetts Women's Corps, as it saw the passing of the State Guard, into the annals of the history of the Commonwealth. At appropriate and stirring ceremonies the Massachusetts Women's Corps was disbanded in September of 1946 with the special honor and commendation of the Commonwealth, State-wide, and locally during the crucial years since its inception in 1941.
Up to the time of its inactivation, Company 25 continued to serve the Commonwealth and its community, participat- ing during the year in the old clothes drives, March of Dimes collections, the Veterans' hospitals; and locally, answering to the call for blood donors, transportation for the sick from Randolph to Boston hospitals, and rendering other local community services when called upon. It was unani- mously agreed among those still with the Corps upon its inactivation that the group would maintain a skeleton force ever in readiness to serve our local community in any emer- gency that might arise. To this end we still maintain at our old Headquarters our canteen and food staples for emergency feeding, emergency hospital supplies and min- imum office equipment.
The group wishes to express its sincere thanks to the officials and citizens of the town who have so loyally and generously given of their support and cooperation during these past years to all our endeavors.
Respectfully submitted,
GRACE M: HOUSTON, Ex. Off. For: Lt. Edith M. Christiansen,
Commanding
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TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS.
Report of Water Commissioners
To the Citizens of the Town of Randolph :
The sixty-first annual report of the Water Commis- sioners is herewith submitted for the year ending Decem- ber 31, 1946.
Organization of the Board was as follows :
Dr. William F. Maguire Chairman
Frederick D. Driscoll Clerk
William J. Almond Associate
APPOINTMENTS BY BOARD
Marion L. Bailey Collector
William J. Almond Superintendent
DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE
During the calendar year 1946 this department received applications for and installed fifty (50) new services, twenty-five services were renewed from main to line with 3/4" type K tubing. Sixty-seven service leaks were repaired -of these, thirty were renewed throughout. Four addition- al services were renewed and relocated and four others were discontinued.
The department had five hydrants broken during the year - three of these by autos. The Town has been fully reimbursed for cost of repairs, etc., on all three. One new hydrant was installed and two new 11%" road services were added to the system.
Thirty-eight service boxes, found broken, were replaced. Four services were thawed out by electricity and six services were pumped out and cleaned.
In the meter department, eighty-seven meters were re- moved-seventy for repairs (not registering), nine found
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frozen and eight to be junked. Also, thirty-three new meters were placed in service.
The scarcity of materials has seriously hampered the department this year on new construction. The two main extensions approved by the Town for this year's installa- tion, have, of necessity been placed on the 1947 calendar. This is due to the fact that pipe manufacturers could offer nothing better than a twelve month delivery. The delivery date for stock on these two projects is for May 1947 and the department expects to start work as soon as delivery is made.
JOINT ACCOUNT
At the Pumping Station, the department met with serious difficulties late in the fall. The main pump broke down and extensive repairs had to be made that were not anticipated in the Annual Budget. The department has the assurance of the repairing contractor that the pump is now in very good condition and should operate at top efficiency for several years. In view of this the department has de- cided to table action on the previously requested pumping unit.
Several minor repairs and changes were made at the Pumping Station this year. Also, in furtherance of a long range beautification program some new shrubbery was planted about the Pumping Station ground.
In an effort to modernize and to improve the operations of the filtration plant, the Joint Board of Water Commis- sioners procured the services of a chemist to make a "twice- a-day" analysis of the water and chemicals used at the plant. An accurate daily record is now kept of our water conditioning and a monthly report is forwarded to the Department of Public Health. The action taken by your Board in this matter has been highly complimented by the State Department. A breakdown of the water analysis may be seen in the ensuing charts.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM J. ALMOND,
Superintendent.
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TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS.
REPORT OF MARION L. BAILEY COLLECTOR OF WATER RATES
Balance of Levy, 1943
$240.05 6.00
Additional Levy
$246.05
By Collections
217.16
By Abatements
28.89
246.05
Balance of Levy, 1944
1,503.28
Additional Levy
10.92
1,514.20
By Collections
1,264.87
By Abatements
3.54
Uncollected Water Rates
245.79
1,514.20
Balance of Levy, 1945
5,293.80
Additional Levy
356.45
5,650.25
By Collections
4,658.80
By Abatements
43.38
Uncollected Water Rates
948.07
5,650.25
Water Levy, 1946
28,884.92
By Collections
22,912.77
Uncollected Water Rates
5,972.15
28,884.92
TOTAL WATER COLLECTIONS FOR YEAR 1946
Meter Rates
$23,618.09
Rentals
1,656.00
Fixtures
3,180.18
Other
70.00
Frozen Meters
25.04
Broken Hydrants
101.16
Water at Canton
403.13
$29,053.60
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JOINT ACCOUNT - PAID BY HOLBROOK
Engineers Salaries
$4,910.00
Chemist Salary and Expense
537.90
Joint Superintendent
500.00
Payrolls
1,060.30
Material and Supplies
233.20
Engineer Expense
320.00
Electricity
554.33
Insurance
355.30
Telephone
41.45
Coal
3,103.47
Chemicals
383.99
Oil
289.24
Improvements
150.00
Express
7.24
Stove
209.00
Attorney
10.00
Advertising
11.76
Repairs
222.03
Damages
25.00
$12,924.21
Credit rebate on Chemists supplies 125.00
$12,799.21
JOINT ACCOUNT - PAID BY RANDOLPH
Payrolls
$30.80
Coal
2,139.77
Material and Supplies
85.61
Express
7.83
Telephone
35.56
Chemicals
121.60
Electricity
416.72
Oil
137.57
Repairs
495.07
Packing, etc.
141.31
Overhauling Pump
1,970.53
$5,582.37
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SUMMARY OF JOINT ACCOUNT
Joint bills paid by Holbrook
$12,799.21
Joint bills paid by Randolph
5,582.37
$18,381.58
One-half to be paid by Holbrook 9,190.79
One-half to be paid by Randolph
9,190.79
$18,381.58
Joint bills paid by Randolph
5,582.37
Paid by Randolph
2,917.63
Owed by Randolph to Holbrook to
balance Joint Account
690.79
$9,190.79
RECORD OF PUMPING
To the Water Commissioners of Randolph and Holbrook: The following is a report of pumping for the year 1946 :
Pounds
Gallons Pumped
Daily Average
Pounds Coal Burned
Daily
January
25,638,000
827,032
92,080
2,970
February
23,353,500
834,053
86,230
3,079
March
23,886,000
770,516
85,595
2,761
April
21,688,800
722,960
76,925
2,564
May
22,971,300
741,000
82,360
2,657
June
24,410,300
813,676
92,085
3,069
July
36,510,000
1,177,742
120,690
3,893
August
22,138,600
714,148
79,320
2,559
September
22,173,400
739,113
73,860
2,462
October
20,741,600
669,084
94,530
3,046
November
17,895,200
596,506
97,440
3,248
December
21,191,000
683,581
81,215
2,619
252,597,700
1,062,330
Largest day's pumping-July 20, 1946-2,244,600 gallons. Largest week's pumping-
Week ending July 20, 1946-11,011,300 gallons.
Respectfully submitted,
HUGH P. McKIERNAN
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Avg.
The charts below are copies of Analysis of samples of water collected in connection with the water supply of Randolph, during 1946.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts-Department of Public Health, Randolph WATER ANALYSIS - GREAT POND - 1946 (PARTS PER MILLION)
RAW WATER
No.
DATE OF COLLECTION
DATE OF RECEIPT
APPEARANCE Turbid- ity
AMMONIA Free
Total
Nitro- gen as Ni- trates
Ch!o- rides
Hard- ness
Alka- linity
pH
Fe
351387
Mar. 25
Apr.
4
5
34
.060
.130
.50
9.2
22
7
6.5
.15
351988
Apr. 30
May
8
4
32
036
.150
60
9.2
23
11
6.7
.15
353718
July
10
July
15
3
23
.016
124
.28
9.6
20
12
6.7
.10
355305
Sept.
4
Sept. 11
3
18
.046
.146
.10
9.2
20
12
6.7
.03
OUTLET OF COAGULATION BASIN
351403
Mar. 25
Apr.
5
4
26
.256
.252
.10
9.2
22
11
6.4
.30
351989
Apr.
30
May
8
7
17
.138
.282
.60
9.2
22
11
6.5
.15
353719
July
10
July
15
3
20
.012
140
.34
9.2
21
12
6.6
.10
355306
Sept. 4
Sept.
11
4
20
118
.116
.12
9.4
20
14
6.5
.03
FINAL EFFLUENT
351404
Mar
25
Apr.
5
3
27
014
.122
.80
9.6
21
15
6.9
.15
351990
Apr.
30
May
8
5
18
.006
.116
.60
9.2
25
14
6.9
10
353720
July
10
July
15
2
23
.010
.126
.45
10.0
21
16
6.7
.15
355261
Sept. 4
Sept. 11
2
18
.016
.092
.14
22
14
6.7
.10
Color
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TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS.
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 unecessary 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, and shall not be again let on for the same occupant until waste be stopped and the fine paid, together with an addi-
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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.
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 Commis- sioners before taking water from any faucet or fixtures con- nected 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 Water Commissioners; but the Engineers of the Fire De- partment shall in all cases have control of hydrants at fires and for practice.
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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 there- for at the office of the Water Comimssioners.
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 :
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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
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
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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, WILLIAM J. ALMOND, DR. WM. F. MAGUIRE, Water Commissioners.
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Report of Fire Department
January 8, 1947
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen :
I herewith submit my report of the Fire Department for the year ending December 31, 1946.
The department responded to 377 calls classified as follows :
Number of calls
377
Building Fires
63
Automobiles
28
False Alarms
6
Inhalator Calls
7
Miscellaneous
9
Brush and Grass
264
American Legion Ambulance Calls
146
Feet of Hose used-8,700-21/2 inch, 11,200-
11/2 inch, 49,330-Booster, 650-11/8. Total 69,880
Feet of Ladders used
425
Assessed Value of Property Damaged by Fire
$40,650.00
Insurance on Property Damaged
53,350.00
Damage to Property
11,116.00
Insurance Paid on Damage
8,916.00
Loss Not Covered
2,200.00
Value of Contents Involved
23,650.00
Insurance on Contents
17,800.00
Damage to Contents
11,074.00
Insurance Paid on Contents
8,224.00
Loss Not Covered 2,850.00
The apparatus, hose and appliances connected with the department are in good condition at the present time.
Respectfully submitted,
HAROLD L. BAILEY, Chief of Department
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TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. Report of Police Department
JANuary 17, 1947
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, 1946.
Calls answered and investigation made
7,046
*Summonses served
225
** Arrests
177
Arraignments in Court
152
Held for Grand Jury
12
Pending in District Court
12
Found guilty in District Court
80
* *Dismissed for want of Prosecution
25
Appealed to Superior Court
7
Found guilty in Superior Court
19
Acquitted
8
Filed
33
Probation
24
Fined
16
Nol-prossed
2
Pending in Superior Court
2
Released
20
Committed to House of Correction
11
Committed to State Hospitals
8
Committed to Training School for Boys
1
Committed to State Farm
2
Committed to State Prison
3
Committed to Women's Reformatory
1
Put up for the night
2
Stolen Property Recovered
$14,774.75
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Notices Posted 47
Net returns paid to Town Treasurer from fines
over and above expenses of prosecution 127.00 Fines taken in by District and Superior Courts $990.00 Total number of warnings on Motor Violations 900
Total number of suspensions of licenses 89
Total number of miles covered by Police cars 66,534
Total number of miles covered by motorcycles 7,434
* Some arrests and summonses were served for out of town police.
Of the 25 cases dismissed for want of prosecution, the police were complainant on 14.
*** Of the 20 cases released 14 were released under Chap. 272, Sect. 45 G. L.
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 my appreciation to the mem- bers of the regular police department and the Auxiliary Police Force for their fine work and cooperation in the affairs of the department.
Very truly yours,
PATRICK T. McDONNELL, Chief of Police
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REPORT OF THE Trustees of Turner Free Library
TRUSTEES
Frederick E. Knebel President
Benjamin P. Crowell
Vice-President
Joseph D. Wales
Secretary-Treasurer
Charles F. Blakely Philip Boyle, Theodore S. Luddington
(Selectmen of Randolph, Ex-Officcii)
Mrs. Sallie W. Crawford
Arthur H. Holbrook
*Herman W. French
Mrs. Mollie F. Howard
Carl S. Gove
Roland H. Marden
John M. Pero
Raymond L. Mason
Albert C. Wilde
¡Frank P. Yundt
* Resigned March 11, 1946
/ Elected June 3, 1946
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 1946, and being the seventy-first annual report is sub- mitted 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.
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 no change in the oc- cupancy of the premises. Repairs and renovations con- sisted principally of the installation of a new oil-burner and accessories, together with required changes in plumbing The additional $700.00 voted by the Town for this purpose was all utilized with the exception of $4.60. The result of
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this facility has been most satisfactory and the premises should at all times be comfortably warm hereafter. The $1,500 appropriation for general purposes was all used during the year.
The Trustees this year request an appropriation of $1,700 to meet the need of general repairs of the building 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 painting of the walls, and ceilings of the hall- way referred to in previous reports while most desirable and quite necessary, is being deferred for another year due to the shortage of materials and high cost of labor.
The Librarian again reports an increase in circulation, which is gratifying to the Trustees, and indicates a growing use of the library facilities by the Townspeople. The Trus- tees express their thanks to the donors of books and maga- zines given to the Library. The Trustees also thank the Librarian Mrs. Eunice B. Martin, Miss Pearl Massie, Assist- ant Librarian, and Miss Jean Lynch for their loyal services. The Children's Story Hour on Saturdays, in July and August was most successful due in a great measure to the good work of Miss Anna Ginnetty and Miss Stella Krupka.
It was with sincere regret that the Trustees accepted the resignation of Mr. Herman W. French, who has served on the Board of Trustees for a good many years. His co- operation and wise counsel has been much appreciated by his associates.
Mr. Frank P. Yundt of Old Street was elected a trustee to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. French.
A copy of each of the following reports is hereunto subjoined: Report of the Librarian, Report of the Treas- urer, showing receipts and expenditures of the Library, and Report of the Finance Committee.
Respectfully submitted, FREDERICK E. KNEBEL, President Board of Trustees
Randolph, Massachusetts, January 15, 1947.
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REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN OF TURNER FREE LIBRARY
To the Trustees of the Turner Free Library :
I have the honor to submit the annual report of the Librarian for the year ending December 31, 1946.
The Library has been open to the Public Monday, Wed- nesday and Saturday afternoons from 2:00 to 4:30 and every week day, evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 with the ex- ception of holidays.
During July and August the Library was open even- ings only.
Number of books added the past year 320 making the accession number 36,885. Books purchased 300, gifts 20.
Total number of borrowers' cards issued 472; renewals, 213; new applicants, 259. Books loaned, 15,913.
Fiction for 1945 9,977 Fiction for 1946 9,910
Juvenile for 1945 3,224 Juvenile for 1946 3,577
General for 1945 2,624 General for 1946 2,426
Total for 1945 15,825 Total for 1946 15,913
Magazines loaned 340-1946
The children's story hour started July 20 with an at- tendance of 24. July 27, 33; August 3, 44; August 10, 35; August 17, 41; August 24, 33. Average attendance 35.
We were greatly pleased with the enthusiasm the chil- dren showed this year. Miss Anna Ginnetty had charge of all but one session when Miss Stella Krupka kindly took charge.
The reference and reading rooms are open for the use of the public and have been in greater use this year than in the past.
We are glad to help every one with their reference work and through the Inter-Library Loan will borrow books which we do not have.
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The Library Staff are still willing to answer Quiz pro- gram questions.
The Librarian takes this opportunity to thank Miss Gin- netty and Miss Krupka for their help at the Story Hour, also Miss Massie and Miss Lynch for their faithful service and the Trustees for their cooperation and suggestions.
EUNICE B. MARTIN,
Librarian
REPORT OF THE TREASURER
To the Trustees oof 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 :
RECEIPTS
Balance Income January 1, 1946
$137.00
Checking Account
Turner Fund
362.24
R. W. Turner Fund
733.63
Remaining Funds
180.00
Fines and Collections
183.67
Sundries
537.48
Bills paid by Town of Randolph
1,500.00
$3,634.02
COST OF OPERATION
Books
$440.07
Magazines
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