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Mr. Charles W. Matthews was appointed Meat and Provision Inspector in conjunction with Slaughtering Inspection at a Regular Meeting of the Board of Health in June. Previous to Mr. Matthews appointment these inspections were made by Mr. Johnson, the Health Officer.
Two cases where a number of persons were poisoned by food were investigated and source of infection determined by taking samples of the food into the Bacteriological Laboratory in the State House to determine the type of bacteria responsible for the sickness incurred. In neither case was the poisoning serious in nature.
Mr. Matthews' monthly reports show Meats and Provisions have been properly handled and were in good condition,
No food borne epidemics occurred in Braintree in -944.
Respectfully submitted,
FREDERICK C. JOHNSON CHARLES W. MATTHEWS
Report of the Communicable Disease Preventive Work
To the Boart of Health of the Town of Braintree Gentlemen :
I hereby submit the annual report of the communicable disease pre- ventive work carried on by the Braintree Visiting Nurses Association for the year ending December 31, 1944.
The Nurses assisted at the four diphtheria clinics held in the schools. 320visits were made to patients on communicable diseas to give nursing care and instruction in carrying out the quarantine requirements.
In preventive work we have endeavored to visit all new born babies to instruct the mothers in their care and to urge carly immunization against communicable diseases.
I wish toexpress my appreciation to Mr. Johnson of the Board of Health for his cooperation in this work.
Respectfully submitted, CATHERINE L. MURPHY, R.N. Supervisor of Nurses
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Report of the Plumbing Inspectors
To the Boart of Health of the Town of Braintree
Gentlemen :
We wish to report that Plumbing Fixtures installed in Braintree, during the year of 1944, at a cost of $19,847.00 were as follows: 64 water-closets, 34 sinks, 7 sink and tray combinations, 47 washbowls, 15 bathtubs, 4 shower baths, 7 washtrayers, 6 floor drains, 98 pressure boilers, 19 urinals, 2 drinking fountains, 3 slopsinks and 13 gas storage systems. There were also 51 sewer connections made and tested.
Respectfully submitted, ISRAEL WESTON, Plumbing Inspector ARTHUR SULLIVAN, Additional Inspeitor
Report of the Inspector of Slaughtering
To the Boart of Health of the Town of Braintree
Gentlemen :
I herewith submit my report as Slaughtering Inspector for the Town of Braintree, for the year 1944.
In January 1944
257
In February 1944
107
In March 1944 63
In April 1944 12
In October 1944
10
In November 1944
84
In December 1944 175
Total 706
Swine slaughtered, inspected and officialy stamped as fit for food.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES W. MATTHEWS Inspector of Slaughtering
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Report of the Animal Inspector
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
The following is the report of Animal Inspector of the Town of Braintree :
Bulls
2
Cows
67
Young Cattle
11
Goats
26
Swine
600
Horses
25
Ponies
2
Dogs quarantined
103
Dog bite cases investigated
103
Dogs released
103
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES W. MATTHEWS,
Animal Inspector.
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ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
WATER DEPARTMENT
OF THE
Town of Braintree
FROM
December 31, 1943 to December 31, 1944
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Report of Water Commissioners
The Board of Water Commissioners submit the Annual Report of The Water Department for the year ending December 31, 1944.
An itemized account of all expenses is on file in the office of the Water Department and available to any interested citizen or citizens.
Following are the reports of the Treasurer, Registrar and Collector. GEORGE A. WALKER, Chrm., Term expires 1947 THOMAS E. SEARS, Term expires 1946 JOSEPH LANDERS, Term expires 1945
JOHN W. HARDING, Treasurer
FRANK J. O'ROURKE, Chief Engineer
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TREASURER'S REPORT John W. Harding, Treasurer
In account with the Board of Water Commissioners:
Balance January 1. 1944
$ 10,145.52 111.885.49
Receipts for year
Paid by orders of Commissioners
Balance December 31, 1944
$ 94,218.81 27,812.20
$122,031.01
$122,031.01
COLLECTOR'S REPORT
Balance from 1943
$ 190.00
.
Collected, 1944
111,885.49
Paid Treasurer on his Receipts
$111,885.49
Balance, December 31. 1944
190.00
$112,075.49
$112,075.49
REGISTRAR'S REPORT
Water Rates Charged, 1944
$106,509.83
Material and Labor Charged, 1944
4,675.98 18.75
Summonses
Telephone Account
11.20
Water Rates Outstanding Dec. 31, 1943
19,982.33
Material and Labor Outstanding Dec. 31, 1943
1,790.75
Collections. 1944
$111,885.49
Water Rates Outstanding Dec. 31, 1944
18,741.77
Material and Labor Outstanding Dec. 31, 1944
2,128.42
Abatements on Water
2,128.42
Abatements on Water
207.50
Abatement on Material and Labor
5.00
Oerpayments, 1943
26.42
Advance payments, 1944
5.76
$132,994.60
$132.994.60
SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES
Maintenance
$ 7,868.41
Great Pond Pumping Station
16,864.28
Little Pond Pumping Station
2,464.03
System Maintenance
8,048.01
Servicts In Street
2,528.74
Services Outside Street
3,488.93
Meter Repairs
5,126.49
Meter Reading and Outside Collections
2,209.4.3
Hydrants
497.67
Hydrant Repairs
331.19
Hydrant Testing and Flushing
195.50
Main Pipe Extension
1,067.21
Main Pipe Repairs
822.22
Automobiles
1.936.64
Garage
531.46
Tools
1,366.44
Filtration
9,299.75
Water Protection
33.42
Superintendent
1,608.66
Insurance
1,804.78
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Care of Grounds Emergency Guard Land Taking Dam and Dike Project - Great Pond
11,185.04
6,944.04
3,469.62
4,526.85
$94,218.81
SUMMARY OF STATISTICS Year ending December 31, 1944
In form recommended by New England Waterworks Association.
Population - 1944: 20,000.
Date of Construction. 1886.
By Whom Owned: Town of Braintree.
Source of Supply : Braintree Little Pond (Commercial Only) Braintree Great Pond
Mode of Supply: Pumping to Reservoirs.
Capacity of Reservoirs :
Great Pond Supply: 1,560,590 Gallons.
Little Pond Supply: 458,000 Gallons.
PUMPING STATISTICS
Great Pond
1. Pumping Machinery
1. Platts cross compound Corliss valve gear steam pump.
2. Allis Chalmers, single stage, double suction centrifugal pump; driven by 100 H.P. General Electric Motor.
3. Allis Chalmers, single stage, double suction centrifugal pump; driven by 100 H.P. Allis Chalmers Electric Motor. Little Pond (Commercial Only)
2. Pumping Machinery
4. Allis Chalmers, single stage, double suction centrifugal pump; driven by 10 H.P. Allis Chalmers Electric Motor.
Capacity of Pumps :
No. 1 1,512,000
No. 2 2,000,000
No. 3 1,800,000
No. 4 720,000
1. Total Pumpage for Year:
1. Great Pond 618,437,000
Largest Days' Pumping 2,070,000
2. Little Pond 69,808,000
2. Total Electric Current used - K.W.H .:
1. Great Pond 639,980
2. Little Pond 13,776
3. Average static lift of pumps:
1. Great Pond 133 feet
2. Little Pond 17 feet
4. Average Total life of pumps:
1. Great Pond 220 feet
2. Little Pond 40 feet
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5. Cost of current per million gallons :
1. Great Pond
$10.56
2. Little Pond 2.65
6. Cost per million gallons raised one foot
1. Great Pond 0.048
2. Little Pond 0.066
7. Cost of pumping per million gallons based on total expense:
1. Great Pond $25.65
2. Little Pond 35.29
FILTRATION STATISTICS
Date of Constuction: 1934.
Type of Filter: Wheeler Pyramidal, rapid sand.
Capacity: 2,000,000 gallons per 24 hours.
Machinery :
1. Bacharach Alum Feeder.
2. Bacharach Nuchar Feeder.
3. Bacharach Soda Ash Feeder.
4. Syntron Lime Feeder.
Pumping Machinery
1. Allis Chalmers, single stage, double suction pump, driven by 25 H.P. Allis Chalmers electric motor and/or 35 H.P. Waukeshu gasoline engine.
2. Allis Chalmers, single stage, double suction pump, driven by 10 H.P. Allis Chalmers electric motor.
Capacity :
No. 1
2,000,000 gallons per 24 hours
No. 2 580,000 gallons per 24 hours
Total water filtered: 618,437,000 gallons.
Total Electric Current used - K.W.H. 105,950.
Cost of current per million gallons: $1.64.
Cost per million gallons based on total expense : $15.04.
RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION MAINS
1. Kind of pipe: Cast Iron, Wrought Iron.
2. Size: From 1" to 16".
3. Extended 1944.
4. Replaced small wrought iron with cast iron: 465'. .
6. Total now in use: 88.35.
7. Number of hydrants added in 1944: 2.
8. Total Number now in use: 515.
9. Range of static pressure: 35-105 pounds.
SERVICES
10. Kind: Cast Iron, Wrought Iron, Lead. Copper, Tubeloy.
11. Size: %" ot 10".
12. Added in 1944: 5.
13. Total now in use: 5146.
14. Number of meters added, 1944: 18.
15. Total now in use: 4817.
16. Percentage of services metered: 93.39%.
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Report of the Inspector of Buildings
January 8, 1945
Honorable Board of Selectmen
Town Hall
Braintree, Massachusetts
Gentlemen :
I submit herewith the report of the Building Inspector for the year 1944:
Permits Issued
Estimated Values
Dwelling
1
$3,500.00 3,625.00
Poultry Houses
3
300.00
Add., Alt. and Repairs:
Residential Buildings
77
29,240.00
Non-residential Buildings
8
12,236.00
Canteen
1
4,613.00
Taxi Waiting Room
1
300.00
Turret Building
1
45,000.00
Manufacturing Building
1
22,000.00
Finish Church Basement
1
8.400.00
Storage Warehouses
3,389.00
Small Summer Building
1
50.00
Greenhouse
1
200.00
Foundation for Store
1
200.00
Tool Shed
1
200.00
Cellars of Dwellings
2
400.00
Foundation Garage
1
50.00
Razing
1
Estimated value of permits
$133.703.00
Fees received for permits
187.50
Total permits issued
122
Although the amount of building is restricted by Government regu- lations, this department has an increasing number of inquiries in regard to these rulings, the Zoning Law, and the Tenement House Act.
Respectfully submitted.
ALFRED E. HOLBROOK,
Building Inspector
Garages
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ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
TAX COLLECTOR
OF THE
Town of Braintree
FROM
December 31, 1943 to December 31, 1944
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REPORT OF TAX COLLECTIONS
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1944
LEVY OF 1944
COMMITMENTS
CASH RECEIPTS
ABATEMENTS LESS REFUNDS
TAX TITLES & APPORTIONMENTS
BALANCE OUTSTANDING DEC. 31, 44 $ 43,785.93
Real Estate
$768,342.84
$709,578.06
$ 12,203.97
$ 2,774.88
Sewer Apportionments
12,619.27
10,885 09
6.00
254.00
1,474.18
Sewer Connection Apportionments
2,945.40
2,630.40
32.00
283.00
Committed Interest
2,763.57
2,374.87
10.86
51.16
326 68
Poll
13,530.00
9,668.00
3,810.00
52.00
Excise
25,301.00
24,584 27
544.96
171.77
Personal Property
22,395.03
21,753.48
173.43
468.12
847,897.11
781,474.17
16,749.22
3,112.04
46,561.68
LEVY OF 1943
Real Estate
65,562.00
64,577.90
66.60
917.50
Sewer Apportionments
2,324.57
2,279.08
45.49
Sewer Connection Apportionments
470.67
463.67
7.00
Committed Interest
531.30
525 21
6.09
Poll
68.00
40.00
28.00
Excise
679.07
572.00
107.07
Personal Property
626.18
590.10
36.08
70,261.79
69,047.96
237.75
976.08
DISCLAIMED TAX TITLES (1940-1942) . . .
78.50
7.90
24.40
46.20
UNAPPORTIONED & DEFFERRED ASSESS. .
12,318.29
4,522.23
2,997.40
4,798.66
TOTAL
$930,555.69
$855,052.26
$ 17,011.37
$ 7,131.72
$ 51,360.34
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Miscellaneous Income: Interest Fees Municipal Lien Certificate Fees .
$ 1,882.25
205.27
132.00
Total
$ 2,219 52
GEORGE H. GERRIOR, JR. Tax Collector
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Report of the Braintree School Fund
In accordance with the advice of the State Auditors this fund is not treated as a trust fund of the Town, but is administered by the Trustees of Braintree School Fund, an incorporated body; and, following a vote of the town, the income is used for scholarships awarded to grad- uates of the Braintree High School to be applied toward first year's expenses in pursuing higher education.
PRINCIPAL AACCOUNT
Real Estate (Assessed Value)
$3,650.00
Quincy Savings Bank
1,022.50
Weymouth Savings Bank
1,000.00
Braintree Savings Bank
2,270.65
Randolph Savings Bank
600.00
$8,543.15
INCOME ACCOUNT
RECEIPTS:
Balance on Hand January 1, 1944
594.96
Rents
300.00
Interest on Bank Deposits
110.93
Rebate on Fire Insurance Premium
3.90
$1,009.79
PAYMENTS:
Fidelity Bond
$ 8.00
Taxes
102.93
Scholarships
150.00
$260.09
260.93
Balance on Hand
$ 748.86
Scholarships were awarded in 1944 to the following graduates of the Braintree High School:
Bertel Henry Sjolin
Martha Jean Caird
* Dorothy Quincy Adams
Will be called for in 1945.
TRUSTEES OF BRAINTREE SCHOOL FUND
James E. Folson
Roger Lakin
Arthur L. Hale, Pres. Morrill R. Allen, Treas.
George E. Sampson
George A. Walker. Clerk
Ralph B. Woodsum
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ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
SEWER DEPARTMENT
OF THE
Town of Braintree
FROM
December 31, 1943 to December 31, 1944
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Report of the Sewer Commissioners
January 2, 1945
To the Citizens of Braintree :
The Sewer Commissioners have continued to maintain the sewer system with a minimum of expenses throughout the past year and have been able to make a few more house connections than were made the previous year.
We hope it will be possible to secure sufficient labor to make a larger number of connections in 1945 and that more applications will be received from property owners on streets where sewers have already been laid. At present, as will be noted in the Superintendent's report, a total of 955 con- nections have been made but there are 633 properties that could be connected from which no applications have been received.
It is with profound regret that we call the Town's attention to the fact that Samuel M. Ellsworth can no longer sign this report. His passing deprives us of his invaluable service and advice. Mr. Ellsworth has serevd the Town in many ways and has always given freely of his time. He was a member of the Sewer Board from 1933 until his death in August, 1944 and served as chairman of the Board for the past ten years.
At a joint meeting of the Sewer Commissioners and the Board of Select- men on October 10, Bernard R. Andrews was elected to fill Mr. Ellsworth's unexpired term of office.
Respectfully submitted, BERNARD R. ANDREWS, Chairman CLINTON I. BATES WALTER E. THOMPSON Board of Sewer Commissioners
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Report of the Superintendent of Sewers
January 2, 1945
The Board of Sewer Commissioners
Town of Braintree, Massachusetts
Gentlemen :
I submit herewith my annual report upon the activities of the Sewer Department for the year ending December 31, 1944.
CONSTRUCTION :
No new construction work was undertaken during the year and none is contemplated until after the termination of the war. However, a number of plans are ready, and others are in process of preparation, so that when the time comes the Sewer Department will be ready to go ahead with a major construction program. There is still an urgent demand for sewer extensions in many sections of the Town, but labor is not available for this type of work during these times.
HOUSE CONNECTIONS:
There were 50 new sewer connections made to the system during the year. The total number of connections is now 955.
There were 15 applications for sewer connections on file at the end of the year. Due to Winter conditions, and difficulty in obtaining labor, it will be necessary to postpone any work on these applications until next Spring. During the past two years work on house connections has been proceeding about four to six months after applications are filed.
The Sewer Department does all the work to bring the connection to the inside wall of a building. The actual cost of labor, materials and equipment is billed to the owner. No advance deposit is required and the charges may be apportioned over a period of ten years, with interest at four per-cent.
MAINTENANCE:
There was no trouble experienced in the operation of the pumping stations during the year.
The main sewers were inspected at various points and certain sections were cleaned. There were no stoppages in any of the main sewers, but root growths were removed from sewers in Charles, Georganna, Maple and Shaw Streets.
The 36-inch main sewer along Gordon Road blocked off a natural drain- age channel causing a large water pocket, and complaints were received this Summer about mosquitoes breeding there. This condition was corrected by hauling in about 200 cubic yards of fill after the ground was frozen over. While making a sewer connection in Hancock Street it was discovered that a portion of the crown of the 15-inch main sewer was cracked. This was repaired with a reinforced concrete cap.
Ten sewer connections became blocked during the year, eight of which were caused by root growths. All were promptly taken care of and put baek into service againg. An inspection of the sewer connections to a number of new houses on Harrison Avenue disclosed open or perforated clean-out caps taking ground water drainage from below the cellar floors into the sewer. The owners were notified that this practice is prohibited by Sewer Regulations.
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A trial arrangement for the disposal of cesspool wase through the main sewers was put into use late in December. It is planned to keep this in operation the coming year to determine if it will be necessary to construct a cesspool waste disposal station.
ASSESSMENTS:
Three sewer assessments, amounting to $421.00, were levied during the year. The total assessment levy is now $296,993.07. The total assessment collections to date are $280,677.67, including interest.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNT
Appropriation
$ 4,500.00
Expenditures-Plans
18.40
Unexpended Balance December 31, 1944
4,481.60
HOUSE CONNECTION ACCOUNT
Appropriation
$ 7,500.00
Refund
.96
Total
$ 7,500.96
Expenditures :
Labor
$3,795 04
Labor Compensation Insurance
312.89
Registry of Deeds
16.27
Shop Rent
250.00
Compressor Repairs, Parts and Insurance
272.83
Truck Repairs, Parts and Insurance
118.33
Repairs and Sharpening
13.86
‘Cement
52.32
Gasoline
336.60
Jointing Materials
130.43
Kerosene
30.74
Sand and Gravel
170.11
Sewer Pipe and Fittings
212.57
"Street Patch Material
147.27
All Other Materials
81.58
Total House Connection Expenditures
$ 5,940.84
Unexpended Balance December 31, 1944
$ 1,560.12
MAINTENANCE ACCOUNT
Appropriations
Maintenance
$ 6,500.00
Superintendent's Salary
3,450.00
Sewer Commissioners' Salaries
345.00
Total
$10,295.00
Expenditures
Superintendent
$3,450.00
Sewer Commissioners
345.00
Foreman
1,698 75
All Other Labor
1,950.78
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Labor Compensation Insurance
$5.57
Shop Rent
260.00
Office and Drafting Supplies
3.68
Postage, Service Charges and Printing
83.05
Telephone
52.79
Water
36.60
Electricity
642.65
Trailer Insurance and Registration
26.16
Materials
532.05
Auto Maintenance
96.16
Compressor Maintenance
23.20
Truck Maintenance
48.23
Repairs and Replacements
197.81
Sewer Cleaning Equipment
214 99
Other Equipment
28.29
Total Maintenance Expenditures
$ 9,776.06
Unexpended Balance December 31, 1944
518.94
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE F. BROUSSEAU Superintendent
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Report of the Old Age Assistance Supervisor
FOR THE YEAR 1944
To the Bureau of Old Age Assistance
Town of Braintree, Massachusetts
On January 1st, 1944 there were 249 recipients of Old Age Assist- ance in Braintree. On January 1st, 1945 there were 252 cases. While the average number of cases throughout the year 1944 was considerably less than the number in previous years, due in large measure to the ability of children to support their parents under the revised Old Age Assistance law, the cost of such assistance has increased materially. The State Department has granted larger allowances for food, rent, hospital and convalescent home care, which have raised the average cost per case about $10.00 per person within the last five years.
We have every reason to believe that the Legislature, by the middle of the year 1945, will again liberalize the law by increasing the rate of hospital payments and by substantially reducing or eliminating the lia- bility of children for whole or partial support of their parents. Other legislative action will still further add to the cost per case. We have therefore made provision for these contingencies in the Old Age Assist- ance budget submitted for the year 1945.
The total cost of assistance given to the recipients of Old Age Assistance in 1944 was $128,732.52. Vouchers were drawn for $130,578.11 and there were refunds of $1,845.59. Reimbursements received from the Ftderal Government during the year amounted to $51,438.35 and from the State $52,177.37-total of $103,615.72. The Town actually pays aobut one-fifth of the total-$25,116.80.
The Old Age appropriations and expenditures from Town Funds, together with the number of recipients at the beginning of each year, 1940 to 1945, are given herewith :-
Year
Cases Jan. 1 Appropriated
1940
321
$78,079
Expended $69,753
· Unexpended $8,326
1941
348
77,000
67,432
9,568
1942
324
80,000
71,395
8 605
1943
286
75,000
65,921
9,079
1944
249
78,000
77,226
773
The amount of wok entailed in the local administration of Old Age Assistance has been increasing year by year. The State has asked for more and more details on cases, on payrolls and in the matter of special data. The earnings of children must be checked frequently in this period of war work, overtime payments and changing jobs.
It is the aim of this department to see that all Braintree recipients of Old Age Assistance are well cared for within the limitation of the law and State rules. We do all that we can to make our recipients happy and to provide the best of medical care when needed. We know that our efforts along these lines are appreciated by the great majority of those assisted, and we believe that this wise and just law has been a real blessing to many of our citizens. It is the kind of assistance due those in needy circumstances who have behind them a life of honorable, useful citizenship.
ALBERT L. RICE,
Supervisor.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
OF THE
ELECTRIC LIGHT DEPARTMENT
OF THE
Town of Braintree
FROM
December 31, 1943 to December 31, 1944
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Report of the Electric Light Department
TO THE CITIZENS OF THE TOWN OF BRAINTREE
YOUR COMMISSIONERS SUBMIT THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BRAINTREE ELECTRIC LIGHT DEPARTMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1944. ·
NORTON P. POTTER FRANK P. LORD SHELLEY A. NEAL
Commissioners.
To: MUNICIPAL LIGHT BOARD
Norton P. Potter, Chairman Frank P. Lord, Secretary Shelley A. Neal, Third Member.
Gentlemen :
Herewith is submitted the report of the Municipal Electric Light Department for the year ending December 31, 1944:
In 1944, the production costs were less due to the reduction in fuel oil prices and requirements of purchased power, the plant generating a larger part of the output. The following comparisons are shown:
PRODUCTION COSTS
1944 $211,711.74
1943 $226,462.96
Decrease $14,751.22
KWHRS. GENERATED AND PURCHASED
Kwhrs. Generated .
Kwhrs. Purchased
1944 23,704,000 6,386,850
1943 17,475,000 10,899,000
Increase 6,229,000 Decrease 4,512,140
TOTAL
30,090,850
28,374,000
Increase 1,716,850
FUEL AND ENERGY COSTS
Fuel Oil
Purchased Power
1944 $113,960.65 62,162.37
1943 $ 92,770.57 100,938.78
Increase $21,190.08 Decrease 38,776.41
TOTAL
$176,123.02
$193,709.35
Decrease $17,586.33
KWHR. SALES
TOTAL SALES
1944 26,443,934
1943 25,064,821
Increase 1,379,113
The Department has confined its activities to maintenance and repair of lines and plant in accordance with the regulations of the Office of War Utilities.
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The new section of Sea Wall was completed so that the waterfront is well protected from further erosions and has increased the area of our yard substantially.
Braintree experienced another hurricane this year, resulting in loss of service to a large part of the Town. The damage was caused by trees and branches falling across the wires.
The Department recommends that the Town remove all trees considered unsafe. This would vastly improve the situation with respect to many inter- ruptions to customers service. Total Number of Services-5945.
The sum of Fifthy-thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) was transferred from the profits of the Light Department to the Town in lieu of taxes, making the total sum so transferred
1942
$ 50,000.00
1943
50,000.00
1944
50,000.00
Total
$150,000.00
I wish to express my appreciation to the Commissioners, Town Officials, Customers and Employees for their co-operation during this past year.
Following is presented the essential details showing the physical an l operating conditions as prepared in accordance with the annual report to the Department of Public Utilities.
Respectfully submitted,
ERNEST T. FULTON,
Manager.
BRAINTREE ELECTRIC LIGHT DEPT.
ERNEST T. FULTON, Manager REPORT OF YEAR, 1944
ANALYSIS OF SALES, 1944
Domestic and Commercial
8,739,539
$234,045.09
Industrial
16,069,780
228,751.34
Municipal
1,056,915
12,023.06
Street Lighting
577,700
7,538.98
TOTAL.
26,443,934
$482,358.47
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OPERATING EXPENSES
PRODUCTION
Superintendence
$ 25,839.99
Boiler Fuel
113,960.65
Water for Steam
506.76
Lubricants
49.90
Station Supplies and Expenses
267.75
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Maintenance of Station Structures
1,781.25
Maintenance of Boiler Equipment 2,342.82
Maintenance of Turbines 1,007.78
Maintenance of Electric Equipment
183.83
Maintenance of Accessory Equipment
464 64
Maintenance of Misel. Power Plant Equip. 144.00
Electric Energy Purchased
62,162.37
$ 211,711.74
TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION
Emergency Watchmen $ 2,033.01
Operation of Transmission and Distribution of Lines
1.278.79
Transmission and Distribution Supplies
2,026.05
Inspecting and Testing Meters
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