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637 37
Elm
·
.
.
At No. 98
Lincoln avenue
·
.
19
31 40
Lincoln avenue
·
.
95
92 40
Hall avenue
.
.
.
.
North westerly
172
204 55
Houghton
.
.
.
Veazie street
219
281 54
James
Both
Pearl street .
.
Northwesterly
.
.
90
124 55
Lowell
·
.
.
Both .
Somerville avenue
.
Summer street
827
1,411 97
Lowell
·
19
26 50
Lowell
·
.
Northwesterly
At No. 280
.
.
Bingham school ¿
521
901 31
Lowell
.
Northwesterly
Medford street
.
Wilton street
.
Carried forward
5,107
$8,270 98
.
·
·
.
Both
.
Medford line .
Easterly .
.
.
At Baxter school
30
35 65
Northwesterly
.
.
Hudson street
94
$114 63
Billingham
ANNUAL REPORTS.
366
.
.
.
.
8
11 00
George ·
.
Easterly .
George
.
.
Liberty avenue
.
28
49 70
Jaques
.
Northerly
Grant street .
.
.
Albion street
132
315 35
North westerly
.
.
· Medford street
·
.
.
.
.
Northeasterly
Cutter avenue
·
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Northerly
Russell street
Chester street
At Robinson hall
55
45 30
Cutter square
Southerly
Broadway
Broadway
Westerly
Northeasterly
South westerly
At No. 50
.
.
.
.
Southerly
·
·
.
Park avenue .
Chapel street
.
.
Highland avenue
Southeasterly
Boston avenue
TABLE F. - Concluded.
STREET.
Side.
From
To
Square Yards.
Cost.
Lowell
Southeasterly
·
.
.
.
Wilton street
Opposite Vernon street
-
127
232 72
Lowell
Southeasterly
Highland avenue . Washington street
Somerville avenue
487
580 60
Medford
Northerly
.
At Cit zen buil ing
Clifton street
351
603 12
Morrison avenue
·
Both .
Willow avenue Beacon street
Near Cambridge line
50
57 75
Museum
North westerly
Mystic street .
Union street .
164
278 00
Norwood avenue
.
Both ·
·
.
.
Medford street
231
361 06
Partridge avenue
Southeasterly
Broadway
Medford street
.
156
263 80
Summer .
Southwesterly
.
Richdale avenue
257
318 50
Thorndike
Northwesterly
.
Holland street
Arlington Branch R. R
148
145 39
Thorndike
.
Southeasterly Both
Highland avenue
Hudson street
186
204 02
Waldo
.
Southeasterly
Jasper place .
.
.
129
180 25
Westminster
.
.
Easterly
Elm street
.
.
108
122 73
Willow avenue
145
248 48
Josephine avenue
.
8
11 50
Willow avenue
Northwesterly
At Nos. 138 and 140
.
.
11
14 45
Willow avenue
Northwesterly
.
Gordonia road .
Willow avenue
391
493 14
Windsor road
Both
·
.
.
.
Junction of
At Broadway . ·
·
Villa avenue . .
84
101 97
Winslow avenue .
Southerly
Grove street .
.
.
Total
.
8,744
$13,469 51
.
5,107
$8,270 98
At Bingham school
.
Vernon street
·
170
285 97
Lowell
Northwesterly
·
.
.
Both
At Nos. 501 to 509
30
153 60
Medford
.
Northerly
.
·
·
.
.
.
Southwesterly
Broadway
.
Orchard street
Elm street
12
18 48
Sycamore
1
1
Easterly . Westerly
Medford street
Pembroke street S
.
.
Holland street
Howard street
·
.
24
36 80
Walnut
Easterly .
Electric avenue
Broadway
.
.
White .
.
.
Easterly .
.
.
At No. 306
.
STREET COMMISSIONER.
.
20
44 80
Winchester and Albion
.
.
Brought forward
55
44 20
Southeasterly
Bingham school
Albion street
Mansfield
.
.
18
46 45
Mystic avenue
162
206 69
Russell
Medford street
113
144 09
Northeasterly
White street place
At Brown school
.
Frederick avenue
.
At No. 136
·
367
.
.
.
368
ANNUAL REPORTS.
TABLE G. Driveways Constructed at Expense of Abutters.
FOR.
STREET.
*Myron E. Barnes
21 School street.
Michael Canty
7 Dane street.
Jennie E. Davis
7 Brook street.
Fred W. Farrar
Edwin J. Gilmore
89 School street. 39 Oak street. Cross street.
Perkins-street Baptist church
Emilie C. Selg
15 Adams street.
Joseph A. White .
102 Jenny Lind avenue. 150 Hudson street.
* Driveway discontinued and sidewalk constructed.
TABLE H. Street Crossings Laid. BRICK.
Beacon street, across same, at easterly side of Oxford street. Boston street, southerly side, across Prospect-hill avenue. Bow street, across same, to Police Station.
Broadway, northerly side, at steps opposite Adams street.
Broadway, northerly side, at steps opposite Central street.
Central street, easterly side, across Summer street.
Central street, westerly side, across Cypress street.
Central street, westerly side, across Summer street. Central street, westerly side, across Westwood road. Cross street, easterly side, across Brook street. Cross street, easterly side, across Ellsworth street.
Cross street, easterly side, across Flint street.
Cross street, easterly side, across Fountain avenue. Cross street, easterly side, across Oliver street.
Cross street, easterly side, across Webster street.
Cross street, westerly side, across Auburn avenue. Cross street, westerly side, across Bonair street. Cross street, westerly side, across Cross-street place, Cross street, westerly side, across Everett avenue.
Cross street, westerly side, across Flint street.
Cross street, westerly side, across Gilman street. Cross street, westerly side, across Otis street. Elm street, northerly side, across Elston street. Highland avenue, northeasterly side, across Sycamore street. Prospect-hill avenue, southeasterly side, across Boston street. School street, westerly side, across Preston road.
Summer street, northeasterly side, across Central street.
Summer street, southwesterly side, across Central street.
Summit avenue, southwesterly side, across Vinal avenue.
Granite Flagging.
Broadway, southerly side, across George street.
Gilman square, northwesterly side, from Pearl street to Boston & Lowell railroad.
Highland avenue, across same, at easterly side of School street. Tufts street, easterly side, across Cross street.
Arexzine A. Upton
369
STREET COMMISSIONER.
Asphalt.
Pearl street, across same, at easterly side of Cross street. Pearl street, across same, at westerly side of Cross street.
TABLE I. Streets Accepted in 1901.
STREET.
WARD.
FROM
To
WIDTH. FEET.
LENGTH. FEET.
Columbus ave. Conwell st.
3
End of pub. por. Highland ave.
Windham road
40
73
73 ft. S. W. of
Francis st.
35
360
Elmwood st.
7
Holland st.
Cambridge line Meacham st.
40
612
Gilman terrace
4
Pearl st.
Northeasterly
40
360
Gordonia road
6
Summer st.
Highland ave.
40
521
Hammond st.
2
Dickinson st.
Concord ave.
40
267
Museum st.
6
Beacon st.
Cambridge line
40
164
Powder house ter.
7
Kidder ave.
Liberty ave.
40
585
Spencer ave.
.
6
Cedar st.
Fanning ave.
40
727
Sycamore St.
5
Highland ave.
B. & L. R. R.
35
660
Sydney st.
4
Temple st.
Grant st.
40
679
Thorndike st.
7
Kingston st.
Arl'gt'n Br. R. R.
40
115
Length in feet
6,180
Length of Accepted Streets in Each Ward.
Width.
Ward 1
8.50
2
7.03
3
6.12
66
4
8.07
66
5
10.15
10.30
7
12.92
Total length of accepted streets in the city
63.09
Respectfully submitted, JOHN P. PRICHARD, Street Commissioner.
40
1,057
Fremont st.
5
Main st.
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REPORT OF COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS, ? City Hall, Somerville, Jan. 1, 1902.
To the Honorable, the Mayor, and the Board of Aldermen of the City of Somerville :-
Gentlemen,-I have the honor, as Commissioner of Public Buildings, to submit the following report of this department for the year 1901.
The work of this department during the year, which was the second under the present city charter, has been largely routine, and devoid of any special occurrences. A few important addi- tions and alterations to city buildings have been made, and are fully outlined in this report. A systematic inspection of all private construction has been made, and a marked improvement has been noticed in this branch of the work. The few violations which have been discovered have been cheerfully and willingly remedied by the various builders who were responsible for the violations, which in itself is evidence of the willingness of our local builders to remedy defects when requested.
The importance of the Inspection Department has been demonstrated in many instances. A careful and systematic in- spection is absolutely necessary, and means much to our city in years to come. A wise and careful enforcement of the building laws will be made by this department.
Inspection of Buildings.
There have been issued during the year 1901, permits for 366 new buildings and alterations. This number is twenty-seven more than in 1900.
The total estimated cost of new buildings and alterations in 1901 was $987,330.00, while the same in 1900 was $823,330.00, showing an increase of $164,000.00.
During the year 1901 there have been made 1,310 inspec- tions of private buildings in course of construction. These in- cluded inspections of fire stops, chimneys, buildings injured by fire, and foundations.
The following is a table showing the number of permits granted in each ward for buildings, etc., and the uses for which they were intended :-
371
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
WARDS.
BUILDINGS.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
TOTAL.
Dwellings
4
9
10
7
52
93
64
239
Dwellings and Stores
4
1
1
7
5
6
6
30
Stables
1
1
0
1
0
1
1
5
Miscellaneous
19
21
11
11
13
5
9
89
Brick Buildings
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
3
Totals
28
33
22
27
70
105
81
366
Inspection of Plumbing.
The number of plumbing permits issued during the year was . 465
Permits for plumbing in new buildings 239
Permits for plumbing in old buildings
226
Number of buildings in which pipes were tested with water
364
The inspector has made a careful inspection of the plumb- ing work during the process of construction, and has instructed the plumbing contractors as to the interpretation of the ordinances.
The number of licenses and renewals issued to plumbers during the year is as follows :-
Number of master plumbers' licenses, 3
$6 00
Number of journeyman plumbers' licenses, 3 1 50
Number of master plumbers' licenses renewed, 20 10 00
Number of journeyman plumbers' licenses renewed, 25 12 50
Amount received in fees
$30 00
Lincoln School.
During the year a new system of sanitation has been in- stalled in this building. Five plumbing contractors submitted estimates for this work, which were opened in the office of the Mayor, and were as follows :-
W. L. Snow
$861 00
C. W. Cahalan
763 00
Armstrong Brothers 733 00
H. W. Covell
690 00
Thomas F. Martin
650 00
Thomas F. Martin, of Buckingham street, Somerville, being the lowest bidder, was awarded the contract, and proceeded to in- stall the system. The work consisted of tearing out the old sys- tem of closets and urinals, and installing a system of modern plumbing. All of the new fixtures were provided with a com- plete system of ventilation, which up to the present time has given complete satisfaction.
372
ANNUAL REPORTS.
Bell School.
Estimates were solicited and received for laying new floors in eight classrooms and eight coatrooms in this building, as follows :-
Harris P. Tibbetts
$765 00
G. F. Matthews
744 00
L. A. Penney
625 00
C. W. Stevens
594 00
The lowest bidder, Clarence W. Stevens, of Aldrich street, Somerville, was awarded the contract, and proceeded to fulfill the same. This work was needed very much, and the marked improvement fully justifies the outlay.
Davis School.
Extensive repairs were made during the year on the ex- terior of the Davis school. The entrance steps on the south side had become defective through constant use, and it became neces- sary to rebuild them entirely. The work was executed by Clar- ence W. Stevens, of Aldrich street, and the cost of the changes was $186.25.
Forster School and Annex.
In addition to the general repairs to this building, an office was fitted up for the master, on the first floor of the main build- ing. Two rooms in the basement of the Annex were fitted up and furnished for classrooms, to relieve the crowded condition of the school, and are in use at the present time. There are at present twenty classrooms in use in these two buildings.
Sanford Hanscom School.
The entrance steps on the Rush-street side of the Sanford Hanscom school were rebuilt during the summer. This was made necessary by the action of the frost during the original con- struction. The cost of this work was $169.47, and it was per- formed by Emanuel Horne, of Everett avenue, Somerville.
English High School.
The crowded condition of the English high school made it necessary to provide in some manner for eighty more seats. These seats were put in in different rooms of the building, where space would admit, and in the space formerly used for a coat- room. The space used for storage, leading from the stair land- ing, was re-arranged for use as a recitation room. Every effort possible has been made to find room for the pupils of this school, and so far this has been accomplished, although it has caused some inconvenience in the work of the school.
Arthur W. Berry · .
.
720 00
·
CLARK BENNETT SCHOOL.
373
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
Fire Buildings.
The various buildings used by the Fire Department have re- quired no extensive alterations. The general repairs made necessary by the wear and tear have been made, and the buildings are in good condition at the present time, with the exception of the buildings occupied by Ladder Company No. 1, on which quite extensive repairs will be necessary during the present year.
School Buildings - Care and Repair.
The care and repair of the various buildings occupied by the School Department have been given careful attention during the year, and the various conditions constantly arising have been met and attended to. Many of our buildings are old, and continued alterations and repairs are found necessary in these buildings. The amount of money expended for this work seems large, but when it is considered that there are twenty-four buildings, many of them having been built several years, the amount does not seem unreasonable. In fact, the expenditure is absolutely neces- sary in order to keep the buildings in a comfortable condition.
George L. Baxter School.
The George L. Baxter school was completed during the year, and occupied at the beginning of the fall term. A full de- scription of this building was given in the report of this depart- ment for the year 1900.
Benjamin G. Brown School.
The Benjamin G. Brown school was completed about May 1, 1901, and was occupied at the beginning of the school year in September. This building also was described in the last report.
City Hall Annex.
In accordance with an order passed by the Board of Alder- men, an appropriation of $600.00 was made, the same to be ex- pended in the construction of a room in the basement of the City Hall Annex for the Sealer of Weights and Measures. The plans of this work were prepared by this department, and esti- mates received as follows :-
Harris P. Tibbetts $665 00
George F. Matthews
650 00
Arthur W. Berry
645 00
Clarence W. Stevens
610 00
Clarence W. Stevens, of Aldrich street, being the lowest bidder, was awarded the contract.
This work is now in process of construction, and will pro- vide, when completed, very comfortable quarters for the office of the Sealer of Weights and Measures.
374
ANNUAL REPORTS.
Public Library Building.
During the year the new stack room has been finished and furnished. The contract for finishing the room was awarded to George F. Matthews, of Medford street, for the sum of 1,045.00, the estimates received being as follows :--
Arthur W. Berry $1,353 00
Clarence W. Stevens 1,295 00
Harris P. Tibbetts
1,125 00
George F. Matthews 1,045 00
The steel stacks were installed by A. B. & W. T. Wester- velt, of New York City, at a cost of $4,200.00.
By the opening of the new stack room, it was made neces- sary to re-arrange the counters and book tables. The contract was awarded to J. H. Keenan & Co., of Otis street, East Cam- bridge, for the sum of $290.00.
Police Building.
A new bath and toilet room was installed in the Police Building for the use of the officers. The estimates received for this work were as follows :-
Armstrong Brothers $349 00
James F. Davlin
341 00
H. W. Covell
295 00
H. W. Covell, of Perkins street, being the lowest bidder, was awarded the contract.
This work was completed in a satisfactory manner, and is greatly appreciated by the occupants of the building.
City Home.
During the summer of 1901 a new building was constructed at the City Home, which is used for storage of wagons, wood- chopping, and the washing of vegetables. Estimates were re- ceived for the construction of the building, as follows :-
Arthur W. Berry $1,285 00
George F. Matthews
1,186 00
Clarence W. Stevens
1,137 00
Harris P. Tibbetts
995 00
The contract was awarded to Harris P. Tibbetts, who was the lowest bidder.
This building was finished promptly, and has been occupied for several months.
Pest House.
Included in the purchase of the Russell estate, adjoining the City Home, was the house formerly owned by Mrs. Suzannah C. Cook. This building was divided into two parts, one of which was moved to a site adjoining the old pest house and fitted for the use of smallpox patients. Since completion, this building
375
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
has been occupied continually for its intended use, and the wis- dom of the move must be noted. The cost of this work was $336.00.
Health Department Buildings.
A new shed for the storage of the wagons and sleds of the Health Department was constructed on a site adjoining the stables. The cost of the same was $495.00.
The estimates received for the construction of this building were as follows :-
L. A. Penney
$625 00
Harris P. Tibbetts
610 00
George F. Matthews 605 00
Clarence W. Stevens
594 00
John Stackpole
498 00
Arthur W. Berry
495 00
The contract was awarded to Arthur W. Berry, of Hudson street, Somerville.
Highway Department Buildings.
A building for the use of the Highway Department as a paint and repair shop was fitted up on a site near the city stables. This work was executed by John Stackpole, of Broad- way, Somerville, and the building has proved a valuable addi- tion to the equipment of the Highway Department. The cost was about 200.00.
Clark Bennett School.
In accordance with an order passed by the Board of Alder- men, His Honor the Mayor requested the department to pre- pare drawings and specifications for a twelve-room school build- ing to be located on the site of the Jackson school, corner of Poplar and Maple streets, Ward 1. Drawings and specifications were prepared, and estimates asked for, which were received and opened in the Mayor's office, as follows :-
A. H. Hines $44,290 00
S. J. Kelley
44,000 00
E. W. Clark & Co. 44,000 00
Fessenden, Libby Co.
43,680 00
Orne & Lawrence
42,878 00
Lord Brothers
39,945 00
Arthur W. Berry
38,685 00
F. C. Alexander 38,400 00
George M. Davis & Son
38,225 00
The contract was awarded to George M. Davis & Son, Arthur street, Somerville.
Estimates for a heating and ventilating system for this school building were received, as follows :-
Ingalls & Kendriken $5,985 00
Donnelly, Merritt, & Co. . 5,943 00
376
ANNUAL REPORTS.
Cleghorn Co.
$5,900 00
Lynch & Woodward
5,679 00
A. B. Franklin
5,675 00
A. A. Sanborn
5,369 00
Huey Brothers
5,357 00
Alexander Duncan & Co.
5,139 00
This contract was awarded to Alexander Duncan & Co., Boston, Mass.
The work on this building was begun promptly, and has progressed satisfactorily, and at the present time the building is roofed in. It is expected that this building will be ready for occupancy about May 1, 1902. It has been named, by the Board of Aldermen, the Clark Bennett School.
Fuel Bids. Proposals to furnish fuel were received as follows :-
Furnace
Egg
Stove
Cumb.
H. Wood S. Wood
Metropolitan Coal Co.
Wellington-Wild Coal Co. .
$4 45 4 45
$4 80 4 75
$5 10 4 95
$3 75
$7 00 7 00
$5 75 6 00
and the contract was awarded to the last-named company.
Consumption of Fuel. SCHOOLHOUSES.
Tons.
Bell
140
Baxter
90
Bennett
15
Bingham
75
Brown
60
Burns
97
Carr
170
Cummings
30
Davis
39
Durell
55
Edgerly
124
Forster
282
Glines
171
Hanscom
73
High
301
Highland
177
Hodgkins
143
Jackson
10
Knapp
220
Lincoln
43
Morse
130
Perry
115
Pope ·
150
Prescott
182
Prospect Hill
45
Total
2,937
.
1
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Area.
Foot
Bater
Vestibule
Corridor.
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Vart.
For Warner.
Coats
Coafs.
Clos.
Clos
us.
vấnt.
Class Room. 28:0 x 32:0"
Class Room. 28:0 × 32.0"
up
Class Tam. 28 . 0"X 32. 0'
what.
Heat
Vestibule.
Closet.
Plan of First Floor. scale 1/4 = 111.
Class Room. 28:0"× 32.0"
Foot Warnier.
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SINK
+
close
05
0
U
Urinal.
Girls' Tuilet .
Buys Toilet.
+
HEAT.
CON'S.
Class Rom. 28:0 x 32:0."
Dowy.
Teachers'
Corridor.
Vent.
Coats.
Coats.
Closet.
Yub - Down
Vänt
Class room. 28 .0 X 32 -0,
Coats.
Closet.
Heat.
Principal.
Vent.
Vent
closet
Plan of Second & Third Floors scale 1/8"= 1ff.
vent
vert.
Class Room. 28' 0 x 32:0°
Class Room 28:0" x 32:0"
377
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
FIRE BUILDINGS.
Tons.
Steamer 1
75
Steamer 2
57
Steamer
30
Hose 2
25
Hose 3 and Ladder 1
20
Hose 5
16
Hose 6
30
Hose 7 and Ladder 2.
40
Total
293
MISCELLANEOUS.
Tons.
City Hall
82
City Hall Annex
42
Public Library
99
Police Buildings
127
City Home
55
Total
405
378
ANNUAL REPORTS.
Cost of Maintenance.
The cost of maintenance of the several public buildings is shown by the following tables :-
SCHOOLHOUSES.
SCHOOL.
JANITOR.
FUEL.
LIGHTS.
REPAIRS.
TOTAL.
Baxter .
$512 32
$415 63
$71 17
$999 12
Bell
1,056 50
667 40
$254 99
1,150 45
3,129 34
Bennett .
382 25
81 75
44 15
508 15
Bingham
600 00
331 83
299 65
1,231 48
Brown
285 48
289 00
4 10
251 37
829 95
Burns
.
600 00
540 10
17 80
277 63
1,435 53
Carr
1,200 00
863 47
18 85
312 49
2,394 81
Cummings
380 00
146 75
·
381 03
907 78
Davis
380 00
192 20
63 36
204 48
1,052 40
Edgerly .
830 00
577 56
36 74
201 39
1,645 69
Forster .
1,739 50
1,092 47
216 16
1,133 14
4,181 27
Glines .
950 00
789 05
37 51
424 59
2,201 15
Hanscom
600 00
329 72
4 82
270 06
1,204 60
English High
1,271 18
671 85
1,341 47
3,284 50
Latin High
1,966 93
1,408 84
116 60
667 30
4,159 67
Highland
873 00
842 12
39 40
200 97
1,955 49
Hodgkins
902 00
662 47
12 80
653 77
2,231 04
Jackson .
258 53
46 78
21 48
326 79
Knapp .
890 00
943 88
42 15
618 44
2,494 47
Lincoln .
510 00
209 12
11 90
442 79
1,856 59
Perry
600 00
587 88
2 90
106 18
1,296 96
Pope
830 00
709 79
32 50
274 88
1.847 17
Prescott
902 00
965 36
132 33
261 03
2,260 72
Prospect Hill
420 00
224 71
100 18
744 89
Total
$20,356 69
$13,750 70
$1,716 76
$11,184 89
$47,009 04
Repair shop
171 20
School supplies
1,084 13
Sundry expenses
853 71
Total maintenance of schoolhouses
$49,118 08
.
587 00
260 92
·
1,059 30
1,778 42
Morse
830 00
571 90
415 50
1,051 06.
Durell
379
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
FIRE BUILDINGS.
BUILDING.
FUEL.
LIGHT.
REPAIRS.
SUPPLIES.
TOTAL.
Central Station
$412 62
$311 01
$220 17
$15 70
$959 50
Steamer 2
335 25
185 71
200 59
SO
722 35
Steamer 4
142 9S
107 12
241 63
25 51
517 24
Hose 2
117 03
47 10
97 21
4 39
265 73
Hose 3
93 75
95 95
58 24
3 16
251 10
Hose õ
116 30
90 89
237 51
2 15
446 85
Hose 6
142 49
78 01
30 40
250 90
Hose 7 .
178 80
70 58
139 67
3 32
392 37
Total
$1,539 22
$986 37
$1,225 42
$55 03
$3,806 04
MISCELLANEOUS.
BUILDING.
JANITOR.
FUEL.
LIGHT.
REPAIRS.
SUPPLIES.
TOTAL.
City Hall . .
$1,698 00
$478 34
$913 57
$945 30
$186 20
$4,221 41
City Hall Annex
420 00
219 24
45 58
76 33
2 75
763 90
Public Library
1,028 00
425 70
1,326 28
927 66
: 65
3,714 29
Police Bldg. .
1,114 00
497 87
480 97
1,895 48
167 67
4,155 99
Support of Poor
257 43
195 71
66 16
.
519 30
Health Dept.
17 SS
52 70
S14 09
3 27
887 94
Highways
108 30
456 70
21
565 21
Sewers .
13 13
13 13
Public Grounds .
4 75
16 75
21 50
Water
76 90
43 90
120 80
Total
$4,260 00
$1,914 34 $3,200 01
$5,242 37
$366 75
$14,983 47
·
Respectfully submitted, F. C. FULLER, Commissioner of Public Buildings.
REPORT OF COMMISSIONER OF £ ELECTRIC LINES AND LIGHTS.
OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF ELECTRIC LINES AND LIGHTS, January 1, 1902.
To His Honor, the Mayor, and the Board of Aldermen :--
Gentlemen,-I herewith submit my sixth annual report, for the year ending December 31, 1901 :-
Electric Lines.
This department comprises the care and maintenance of all electrical appliances belonging to the city, also the supervision of all poles and wires within the city limits.
One of the most important branches of this department, the fire alarm service, has received its usual careful attention. Dur- ing the year fifteen and one-half (15}) miles of new wire have been run, and twelve (12) miles of old wire taken down. The apparatus of the fire alarm system consists of the following : One eight-circuit repeater, one eighteen-circuit entering board, ninety-seven fire alarm boxes, eight tower strikers and bells, twenty-nine gongs, eight indicators, nineteen tappers, five relays, three hundred eighty-six cells storage battery, two hundred sixty cells open-circuit battery, thirty cells gravity battery, thirty-four open-circuit bells, and one hundred twenty miles of wire.
I would again call your attention to the desirability of the city's wires being placed underground at the earliest possible op- portunity, as the danger of accidents from contact with high ten- sion wires increases greatly every year.
A gong has been placed on the station of the Somerville Electric Light Company, so that they may send their men to all second-alarm fires, thus greatly aiding the Fire Department by shutting off the current on wires near the fire.
A new tower bell has been placed in the tower of Engine Two's house on Broadway, which fills a long-felt want in that section of the city.
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