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29 Store Licenses
14.50
16 Vehicle Licenses 8.00
11 Oleomargarine Registrations
5.50
7 Permits to Produce and Sell Milk
Total
$48.00
Number of Butterfat Tests made
98
HENRY MERRILL,
Milk Inspector
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TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS.
Report of the Trustees of the Turner Free Library
TRUSTEES
Frederick E. Knebel
President
Benjamin P. Crowell
Vice-President
Joseph D. Wales Secretary-Treasurer
John T. Hannon Ernest H. Hylen Philip Boyle
(Selectmen of Randolph Ex-Officcii)
Mrs. Sallie W. Crawford
Arthur H. Holbrook
Carl S. Gove
Mrs. Mollie F. Howard
Roland H. Marden
Raymond L. Mason
John M. Pero *
Lawrence Shurtleff
Albert C. Wilde
Frank P. Yundt
* Resigned March, 1947.
Elected May 5, to fill vacancy due to resignation of Mr. John M. Pero.
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 calen- dar year 1947 and being the seventy-second annual report is submitted showing the condition of the Trust consisting of the builiding, library and funds, together with the re- ports of the Librarian and Treasurer and so much of the reports submitted to the Trustees by the various commit- tees 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 that the south side first floor premises are being occupied by the Bureau of
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Old Age Assistance and Public Welfare Asistance. Of the appropriation of $1,700.00 made by the Town all but $3.54 was used during the year.
The Trustees this year request an appropriation of $2,500.00 to meet the need of general repairs 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. It is felt by the Trustees that the oft deferred painting of the walls and ceilings of the hallway should be accomplished this Spring. A copy of each of the following reports is hereunto subjoined ; Re- port of the Librarian, Report of the Treasurer showing receipts and expenditures of the Library, and Report of the Finance Committee.
The Trustees are pleased with the results outlined in the Librarian's very excellent report and wish also to express their appreciation to all those who have contrib- uted in any manner to the Library during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
FREDERICK E. KNEBEL,
January 8, 1948
President
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.
Balance Income January 1, 1947
Checking Account
$336.94
RECEIPTS
Turner Fund R. W. Turner Fund
$431.41
811.08
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Remaining Funds
180.00
Rent
300.00
Fines and Collections
95.00
Sundries
53.25
Bills paid by Town of Randolph
1,696.46
3,567.20
$3,904.14
COST OF OPERATION
Books
$447.65
Magazines
49.40
Salaries
1,708.76
Electricity
104.14
Fuel
528.68
Printing
6.00
Insurance
50.50
Telephone
33.71
Supplies
23.15
Sundries
12.56
Repairs
201.29
Bank charge
4.12
Water
36.66
3,206.62
- Balance Income 1947-Checking
Account, Randolph Trust Company
697.52
$3,904.14 Respectfully submitted, JOSEPH D. WALES,
Treasurer
ROYAL W. TURNER FUND
50 Shares First National Bank 50 Shares Home Insurance
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. 50 Shares Chase National Bank
62 Shares Chemical Bank and Trust Co.
20 Shares Western Massachusetts Companies
25 Shares Commonwealth Edison Co.
4 Shares Consolidated Edison Co ..
13 Shares Randolph Cooperative Bank
1 Share Calif. Packing Co.
20 Shares .Calif. Packing Co.
1 $1000 Bond Ohio Power Co. 314, 1968 Randolph Savings Bank
532.00 Denver & Rio Grande Western Inc., 41/2 A 2018
1,941.80 Denver & Rio Grande Western Inc. Conv. 5% Pfd.
186.20 Denver & Rio Grande Western Inc., Common Scrip.
TURNER FUND
10 Shares American Tel. & Tel. Co.
20 Shares Consolidated Edison Co.
33 Shares Union Pacific Ry. Co.
10 Shares First National Bank
25 Shares Boston Edison Co.
25 Chase National Bank
25 National City Bank
1 $1000 Bond Boston Terminal Co., 31/2, 1947 Randolph Savings Bank
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REMAINING FUNDS
40 Shares First National Bank
2 $1000 Bonds Atlantic Coast Line 4s, 1952 Randolph Savings Bank
REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
To the Trustees of the Turner Free Library :
Your committee on finances submits the following report :
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The committee has audited the accounts of the Treas- urer for the year 1947 and found them to be correct. All moneys have been accounted for as received, and' no money has been paid out except on vouchers properly ap- proved. The committee has examined also the: securiities. . representing the investment of the funds of the Library and has found them to be intact and as represented.
The reorganization of Denver Rio Grande Railroad "1: has been consumated and in exchange for $2,000 :Rio Grande Western R.R. 4 percent bonds due 1949, we ren : ceived ;
$ 532.00 Denver & Rio Grande Western Inc. 41/2s, A. 2018
1,941.80 Denver & Rio Grande Western Conv. 5% Pfd .: : ..
186.20 Denver & Rio Grande Western Common Scrip.
Respectfully submitted,
RAYMOND L. MASON, Chairman
January 8, 1948
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, 1947 ..
This past year 301 books have been added to the Library shelves - 272 books purchased and 29 gifts.
Among the gifts yere 6 vol of famous composers and their works, from Mrs. Mary Leahy Wren.
Father McCarthy presented us with a Catholic En- cyclopedia.
The Rotary Club are sending the Rotarian Magazine. .
We have purchased a New Webster's International
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Dictionary and a 19 vol. set of the New Edition of the World Book Encyclopedia.
Total number of borrowers' cards 428, renewals 189, new applicants 239.
The total circulation of books for the year 16,077- Fiction 10,713, Juvenile 2,740, General 2,624. A slight increase over the circulation of 1946.
The number of magazines loaned 325. The Story Hour for the children started July 12. There were 6 sessions with an average attendance of 31 children.
Miss Edith Komich had charge of the children and told the stories.
On Nov. 12, in observance of Children's Book Week we had a Story Hour with 57 children present. The read- ing room was given over to the children and Miss Komich had a very fine display of her Mother Goose drawings.
We also had books on different subjects displayed. The collection consisted of books on Nature, history, travel, play, animals, science, Christmas and other subjects. We feel that our Story Hour has been instructive as well as entertaining.
It was with regret that we accepted Miss Jean Lynch's resignation as Children's Librarian. She was always will- ing to help the children in their selection of books and to aid the staff when needed.
At vacation-time Miss Eleanor MacPhail and Miss Edith Komich served as substitutes.
The Librarian takes this opportunity to thank Miss Massie, Miss Komich and Miss MacPhail for their faith- fulness and help and the Trustees for their interest and confidence.
EUNICE B. MARTIN,
January 5, 1948
Librarian
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TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS.
Report of Inspector of Slaughtering
To the Board of Health of Randolph,
Dear Sirs :
I hereby submit my report for the official year of 147 as follows, as Inspector of Slaughtering.
Total number inspected
353
Number of Hogs
303
Number of Cattle
23
Number of Calves
19
Number of Sheep
8
Total
353
Number condemned, 4.
WESTON L. MANN, i Inspector of Slaughtering
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Report of Highway Surveyor
To the Citizens of the Town of Randolph:
HIGHWAY GENERAL
In addition to ordinary maintenance of streets, side- walks, fences, street signs, brooks, catch basins, etc., the following work was done:
Roadway patching was carried on extensively in an attempt to save highway surfaces from permanent damage.
Road oils were applied to sections of some streets and sand covered. Gravel was hauled on some of our dirt roads.
CHAPTER 90
The amount of funds we received from the State and County was $500.00 each, thereby a cut of 50% of the past years. To maintain our Chapter 90 Highways it became necessary to expend money from the general fund.
The work that was completed during the year was the asphalt treatment of Union Street, West Street from Lafayette to the Stoughton line. All fences, basins and culverts were taken care of. This work was approved by the Department of Public Works.
SNOW REMOVAL
The year of 1947 ended with very severe storms. Ab- normal ice conditions resulting from changing weather conditions, including sleet, freezing rains, and compacted
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GOLDEN 310X DRUGS CLEANSERS
SLOW MOVING TRAFFIC, NARROW STREETS AND PARKING - RT. 28, RANDOLPH
TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS.
snow, required frequent treatments over the period of winter months.
It may be of interest, also, to note that during parts of our winter months, that sanding results did not appear to be as effective as usual. It is due to the fact that the abrasives do not anchor to the ice satisfactorily when the weather turns real cold.
On the opposite page of my report, you will note a picture taken by The Post War Highway Commission. This shows one of the bottle-necks on Route 28, Randolph Square.
During a heavy storm it is very difficult to plow or sand this section with good results, the snow is pounded hard by the great amount of traffic and is hard to cope with.
STORMS IN 1947
Start
Type
Care
Fall
Duration
Jan
2 snow, sleet-ran
plowing, sanding
4"
59 hours
5 snow,
plowing, sanding
4"
15 hours
14
sleet & rain
plowing, sanding
1"
60 hours
20
freezing rain
sanding
1"
15 hours
21
snow
sanding
1"
2 hours
Feb. 7 snow
sanding
1"
21/2 hours
8 snow, sleet, rain
sanding
1"
9 hours
16
snow
sanding
1"
3 hours
20
snow
plowing, sanding
10"
26 hours
Mar. 1 snow, sleet, rain
sanding
1"
26 hours
10
snow
sanding
2"
7 hours
Apr. 2 snow, sleet, rain
sanding
1"
16 hours
20
snow, sleet, rain
sanding
1"
33 hours
Nov. 11
snow & rain
sanding
11/2"
20 hours
27
snow
sanding
1"
2 hours
Dec.
5 snow, sleet
plowing, sanding
5"
13 hours
7 snow, sleet, rain
plowing, sanding
4"
9 hours
10
snow
plowing, sanding
4""
10 hours
23
snow
plowing, sanding
7"
18 hours
26
snow & sleet
plowing, sanding
12"
31 hours
6312"
The year of 1947 required a great deal of plowing and sanding.
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I wish to thank the Town Officials and Citizens for the fine co-operation during the past year.
Respectfully submitted, JOHN A. FREDERICKSON,
Highway Surveyor
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TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS.
Betterment Act Report
December 15, 1947
To The Honorable Board of Selectmen Town of Randolph, Massachusetts
Gentlemen :
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE THE BETTERMENT ACT
Your committee appointed by the Moderator at the Annual Town Meeting of 1947 respectfully submits its report after numerous meetings on the subject matter.
Chapter 80 of the General Laws provides :
"Whenever a limited and determinable area receives benefit or advantage, other than the general advan- tage to the community, from a public improvement made by or in accordance with the formal vote or orded of a board of officers of the commonwealth or of a county, city, town or district, and such order states that betterments are to be assessed for the improvement, such board shall within six months af- ter the completion of the improvement determine the value of such benefit or advantage to the land within such area and assess upon each parcel thereof a pro- portionate share of the cost of such improvement, and shall include in such cost all damages awarded there- for under chapter seventy-nine; but no such assess- ment shall exceed the amount of such adjudged bene- fit or advantage. The board shall in the order of assessment designate as the owner of each parcel the person who was liable to assessment therefor on the preceding April first under the provisions of chap- ter fifty-nine."
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Under a vote passed by the Town of Randolph in 1930 the provisions of Chapter 41, Sections 73 to 89, were accepted and the Board of Selectmen .now constitute the Board of Survey. The following regulation prevails: No person shall open a private way for public use without first submitting to said Board suitable plans thereof in accord- ance with such rules and regulations as the Board pre- scribes. With this authority and with the authority granted to cities and towns by the provisions of Chapter 80 of the General Laws, the power to assess betterments is now vested and no further authority seems to be required. How- ever it is respectfully recommended that the provisions of Chapter 211 of the Acts of 1936 be accepted by the Town whereby the duties of the Board of Survey would be transferred to the planning Board. This action would relieve the Selectmen of duties which are not in keeping with the time available to them and would place the powers and duties of the Board of Survey within the Planning Board which should be a valuable segment of the town government. Your Committee is unanimous in stating that action should not be delayed of the future of the town is to be protected and orderly development is to obtain. It is further recommended that the provisions of Chapter 80 of the General Laws should apply immediately to the following :
1. New land developments.
2. In the acceptance of all new streets.
3. In the construction of all future sidewalks.
Respectfully submitted,
WALTER R. HEARN, Chairman,
Betterment Act Committee
ALBERT P. WHITAKER, ADRIAN J. IORIO, HAROLD W. MACAULEY ARTHUR J. MURPHY, Secretary
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TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS.
Sealer of Weights and Measures
November 10, 1947
To the Board of Selectmen of Randolph, Mass.
Gentlemen:
During the Year of 1947, I have sealed :
Scales
78
Weights
74
Liquid Measures
32
Gasoline Pumps
46
Oil Measuring Pumps
63
Grease Pumps
16
Kerosene Pumps
1
Yard Sticks
12
Gasoline Meter 1" inlet
1
Gasoline Meter over 1" inlet
77
Resealed and tested Gasoline Pumps
15
Resealed and tested Scales
22
Inspections made :
Pedlar's Licenses
4
Pedlar's Scales 8
Fees collected and turned over to the Town
Treasurer $52.30
Salary of Sealer $250.00
Transportation of Weights 42.11
Purchase of Equipment 15.54
Postage and supplies
2.35
Appropriation
$310.00
Respectfully submitted,
DANIEL P. LYONS,
Sealer of Weights and Measures
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Report of Police Department
January 14, 1948
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, 1947.
Calls answered and investigations made
8,016
*Summonses served
161
** Arrests
178
Arraignments in Court
137
Held for the Grand Jury
15
Pending in District Court
14
Pending in Superior Court
1
Found guilty in District Court
75
Dismissed for want of Prosecution
12
Appealed to Superior Court
3
Found guilty in Superior Court
12
Acquitted
11
Filed
22
Probation
28
Fined
20
Released
32
Committed to House of Correction
10
Committed to State Hospital
15
Committed to State Prison
3
Committed to State Department of Child Welfare Committed to State Industrial School
3
Put up for the night
1
Stolen Property Recovered
$5,675.53
3
Notices Posted 89
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Doors and windows found open by police dept. 289 Net returns paid to Town Treasurer from fines
over and above expenses of prosecution $305.82 Fines taken in by District and Superior Courts $455.00 Total number of warnings on Motor Violations 1,236
ยท Total number of suspensions of licenses 126
Total number of miles covered by Police cars 66,124 Total number of miles covered by motorcycles 5,570 * Some arrests and summonses were served for out of town police.
** * Of the 12 cases dismissed for want of prosecu- tion, the police were complainant on 3.
**** Of the 32 cases released 12 were released under Chap. 272, Sect. 45 G. L. and 17 were runaways turned over to parents.
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 members of the regular police department and the Aux- iliary 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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STATEMENT OF LICENSES ISSUED
AND FEES RETAINED
Dog Licenses for 1947 :
381 Males @ $2.00
$762.00
51 Females @ $5.00
255.00
111 Females (Spayed) @ $2.00
222.00
10 Kennel @ $10.00.
100.00
4 Kennel @ $25.00
100.00
$1,439.00
Less Fees Retained
111.40
$1,327.60
1946 Returns in 1947 :
37 Males @ $2.00
$74.00
1 Female @ $5.00
5.00
6 Females (Spayed) @ $2.00
12.00
2 Kennel @ $10.00
20.00
111.00
Less Fees Retained
9.20
101.80
Returns to County Treasurer
$1,429.40
Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Licenses :
121 Resident Citizen Fishing @ $2.00
$242.00
129 Resident Citizen Hunting @ $2.00 258.00
60 Resident Citizen Sporting @ $3.25 195.00
35 Resident Citizens Minor &
Female Fishing @ $1.25 43.75
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2 Resident Citizens Minor Trap- ping @ $2.25 4.50
10 Resident Citizens Trapping @ $5.25 52.50
7 Duplicate Licenses @ $.50
3.50
13 Resident Citizen Sporting, Free
8 Resident Citizen Military or Naval Sporting, Free
3 Resident Citizen Fishing (Old Age Assist.), Free
$799.25
Cash Paid Masachusetts Division Fisheries and Game $710.00
Fees Retained 89.25
$799.25
Respectfully submitted,
WALDO E. MANN,
Town Clerk
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Report of the Board of Assessor
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
We herewith submit the report of this department for the year 1947.
The tax rate for the year was computed on the follow- ing basis of expenses and receipts :
EXPENSES
Town Appropriations :
Annual Town Meeting
$478,013.71
Special Town Meeting
27,062.72
From Available Funds 62,772.56
Overlay Deficit, 1937
.92
Overlay Deficit, 1938
1.30
Overlay Deficit, 1939
48.42
Overlay Deficit, 1940
63.27
Overlay Deficit, 1941
62.82
Overlay Deficit, 1942
67.14
Overlay Deficit, 1943
1,376.40
Overlay Deficit, 1944
1,367.20
Overlay Deficit, 1945
1,861.36
State Tax
6,100.00
State Parks and Reservations, 1947
491.34
State Parks and Reservations, 1946 (deficit)
184.25
State Audit of Municipal Accounts
903.72
Tuberculosis Hospital (Assessment)
6,456.53
County Tax
8,785.80
Overlay of Current Year
10,308.69
$605,928.15
ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS Income Tax $47,143.76
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TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS.
Corporation Taxes
15,568.00
Gasoline Tax
6,501.72
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise
8,468.93
Licenses
4,015.00
Fines
127.00
General Government
301.76
Health and Sanitation
1,813.84
Charities
9,549.79
Old Age (Assistance)
38,085.76
Old Age Tax (Meals)
2,745.97
Veterans' Benefits
696.75
Schools
9,966.21
Public Service Enterprises (Water Dept.)
29,063.62
Interest on Taxes and Assessments 2,580.84
Borrowed from E. & D. 51,518.50
$228,147.45
Net amount to be raised by taxa- tion on polls and property
$377,780.70
TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION
Poll Tax
$5,292.00
Personal Property
32,596.65
Real Estate
339,892.05
$377,780.70
TOTAL VALUATION
Real Estate-Buildings
$5,239,100.00
Real Estate-Land
1,425,450.00 639,150.00
Personal
$7,303,700.00
Total valuation computed at tax rate of $51.00 $372,488.70
Plus Poll Tax
5,292.00
$377,780.70
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INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE TABLE OF AGGREGATES
Number of persons assessed :
On Personal Estate Only
54
On Real Estate Only
2,927
On Both Personal and Real Estate
115
Total number of persons assessed
3,096
Number of polls assessed
2,646
Value of Assessed Personal Estate :
Stock in trade
$502,050.00
Machinery
118,750.00
Live Stock
11,300.00
All other Tangible Property
7,050.00
Total Value of Assessed Personal
Property
$639,150.00
Number of Live Stock Assessed :
Horses
10
Cows
84
Swine
200
Fowl
8,700
All Other
101
9,095
Number of Acres of Land Assessed
6,020
Number of Dwelling Houses Assessed
2,029
Number of Automobiles Assessed
2,666
AMOUNTS COMMITTED TO TAX COLLECTOR ON 1947 LEVIES
Real and Personal Estate, January Levy
$372,488.70
Poll Tax, January Levy
5,292.00
$377,780.70
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Real and Personal Estate, Decem- ber Levy 56.10
Motor Vehicle Excise
First Commitment
$ 561.90
Second Commitment
2,467.18
Third Commitment
2,714.45
Fourth Commitment
1,552.01
Fifth Commitment
4,560.81
Sixth Commitment
2,313.65
Seventh Commitment
292.29
Eighth Commitment
372.63
$14,834.92
$392,671.72
FRANK F. TEED, JAMES P. DUFFY, THEODORE S. LUDDINGTON,
Board of Assessors
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Report of the Board of Health
To the Citizens of the Town of Randolph:
The Board of Health respectfully submits its annual Report and the Report of its respective agents for the year ending December 31, 1947.
The Board has answered over one hundred and fifty (150) calls for abatement of nuisances, such as overflow- ing cesspools, indiscriminate dumping, cleanliness, male- volent odors, etc .: and report settlements believed satis- factory to those concerned, and further commends the general co-operation of the townspeople; only one (1) court action was deemed necesary to the public welfare.
The Board favors the studying of a sewage system for this Town.
The Dental Clinic was conducted by Dr. William Maguire and Dr. Selig Zase, assisted by our School Nurse, Miss Helen Conlon. The Diptheria Clinic was conducted by the late Dr. George V. Higgins and Miss Helen Conlon. Our District Nurses, Miss Beatrice Scannell and Mrs. Signa Heath deserve our commendation for their ready responses during the year.
A new edition of Rules and Regulations was compiled and adopted by the Board during the year, containing an additional chapter to regulate eating and drinking estab- lishments and food dispensaries.
Communicable diseases for the year 1947 were as follows: Scarlet Fever 10; Whooping Cough 3; Chicken Pox 2; Mumps 3; Dog Bites 30; Diptheria 2; Pulmon- ary Tuberculosis 3; Measels 6.
FREDERICK A. DIAUTO, Chairman Roger A. Lutz Seth W. Swain
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TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS.
Report of Plumbing Inspector
To the Board of Health of Randolph :
Sirs :
I hereby submit my report ending on Dec. 15, 1947.
One hundred permits for old and new plumbing in- stallations have been issued during the present year.
Ninety-seven water closets, ninety-two sinks, eighty- nine wash bowls, eighty-six bathtubs, twelve showers, five urinals and forty-seven pressure boilers have been in- stalled.
Building in Randolph has increased almost 100% over the war years and promises to be even greater in the near future.
As a result the work of the Plumbing Inspector has doubled and will probably be trebled in the coming year.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS O. RILEY,
Plumbing Inspector
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Report of Fire Department
January 8, 1948
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report of the Fire Department for the year ending December 31, 1947.
The department responded to 345 calls classified as follows :
Number of calls 345
Building Fires
57
Automobiles
19
False Alarms
10
Inhalator Calls
2
Miscellaneous
10
Brush and Grass
247
American Legion Ambulance Calls
186
Feet of hose used-6,350-21/2, 4,750-11/2,
400-1&1/8, 34,400-Booster
Total
45,900
Feet of ladders used
447
Assessed Value of Property Damaged by
Fire
$22,900.00
Insurance on Property Damaged
40,500.00
Damage to Property
10,143.87
Insurance Paid on Damage
9,443.87
Loss Not Covered 700.00
Value of Contents Involved
$10,400.00
Insurance on Contents
9,200.00
Damage to contents
4,390.00
Insurance Paid on Contents
3,190.00
Loss Not Covered
1,200.00
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All apparatus, hose and appliances connected with the department are in good condition at the present time.
The death of the late Arthur Anderson was a great loss to the department.
Respectively submitted, HAROLD L. BAILEY, Chief of Department
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Moth Superintendent's Report
January 7, 1948
To the Board of Selectmen :
The Moth situation was not so good last year.
Spraying was done in most parts of the town.
Large numbers of Tent Caterpillars and Elm Beetles were found.
The sprayers will need some repairs and some new material will have to be purchased
Very truly yours, Dorothy C. Moore, for JOHN C. MOORE (Deceased) Moth Superintendent
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TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS.
Report of School Committee
To the Citizens of the Town of Randolph:
The Randolph School Committee submits herewith the annual report of the year 1947.
The past year saw the overcrowded conditions con- tinuing to exist within our school system to such an ex- tent that there is no longer any available school room in the town of Randolph for future expansion. At the pres- ent time we are operating a two-platoon system at the Belcher School for two grades, grades one and three. Un- til the McNeill School two-room addition is completed, we must continue to operate on the two-platoon system there. We have employed two additional teachers to work in the Belcher School, and one additional teacher at the Tower Hill School. Together with these, we were successful in acquiring a competent special class teacher approved by the State Department of Education. The School Commit- tee, in conjunction with Superintendent Christiansen, un- successfully tried to secure the services of a remedial reading supervisor for grades one to six. Due to a scar- city of qualified teachers in this field, it was impossible to acquire such a supervisor. We hope to be able to fill this position this year. These conditions of overcrowdedness will continue to bother us each year from now on until we are able to construct additional rooms, or better still, a new building, centrally located and large enough to house the expected increase in pupils for the next fifteen to twenty years. With the present housing available next year the towns people may expect two-platoon systems to be in use in the Devine School district, the Prescott School district and more classes of this type in the Belcher School district.
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