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Since 1940 the salaries and expenses of the Department have increased approximately 50% where the income from water consumed has increased approximately 6%. In 1940 the cost of operation and maintenance of the Department, excluding cost of main pipe exten- sions and other projects improving the Department, was approxi- mately $60,000 where the water rates charged were approximately $94,000, leaving over $34,000 available for needed improvements and extensions. These increasing costs have materially reduced the margin that was heretofore available for improvements to the water system. Because of the increased operating cost and the additional burden of approximately $27,000 for financing loans already made it is evident that we would be unable to meet our expenses in 1947 out of water rates and hydrant rental unless water rates are advanced. We, therefore, proposed that rates commencing January 1 be 32c for domestic consumption, 18c for commercial filtered water con- sumption, and 15c for commercial unfiltered water per 100 cu. ft. of water consumed. Based on the new schedule of rates and the water sold in 1946 the Department should have an increase in income of approximately $27,000-just about enough to pay the amount required in 1947 for interest and amortization of loans.
From 1917 until 1946 the Town contributed practically nothing from general taxation for fire protection in spite of the fact that at least $500,000 of our plant investment is for the purpose of fire protection. In March, 1946, the Town appropriated $12,000 for hydrant rental which was computed at the rate of approximately $25.00 per hydrant. Had we received this sum during the 30 years prior we would have received over $260,000 more than the few dollars actually contributed. Had this sum been invested in expan- sion during those years we could have secured at least three times as much value as the same amount of money produces today. Because
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of lack of funds during this time many major main pipe extensions were postponed, although the Department during this time accom- plished several major improvements and paid for them entirely out of water rates collected. These improvements include the filtra- tion plant, the commercial system to East Braintree, enlargement of Great Pond, and several major arteries.
Your attention is invited to the Superintendent's report pointing out major improvements necessary. The cost of these improvements is substantial. It is- the aim of the Department to expand the distribution system as rapidly as revenues permit after paying needed maintenance expenses. It is hoped that we have reached the peak of rising prices and from the middle of 1947 we may begin to see some relief. The Town has grown from several villages to an important Town and in the next decade or two will approach the population of a small sized city. It is imperative that the growth of our distribution system keep pace with the growth of the Town in order that our fire protection may be adequate. We have materially improved the fire protection during the past year but we are still below the standards required. You will therefore /see the importance of maintaining our water rates and income at proposed levels until the system has reached adequate standards.
Inquiries are occasionally made as to why we do not enter the Metropolitan District Water System. It has been pointed out that Metropolitan has reduced their water rates to bargain levels. It is true that Metropolitan has cut its water rates nearly in half during 1946 but in spite of this reduction Braintree is pumping and filtering its water at approximately the same cost as now offered by Metropolitan. The real problem in connection with entering Metro- politan is the expense of the connection. In 1939 the Metropolitan System advised us that approximately $737,000 would be required to construct a 21" steel main from their supply main to Braintree. Since then the cost has risen so that the cost of this connection today would be well over $1,000,000, which of course is in addition to the water rates which they charge each year for water consumed. It has been suggested that the towns of Braintree, Weymouth, Cohasset, Hingham and Scituate consider the simultaneous entrance into the system. The cost of a tunnel and possibly a reservoir in the Blue Hills would be of such substantial proportions that even though it were divided among the above mentioned towns it is feared it would be so burdensome as to make the postponement of such entrance for many years important to the Town of Braintree.
So long as the cost of Metropolitan water alone approximates our cost of pumping and filtering it is evident we should postpone any costly connection with Metropolitan until such time as our distribution system has been materially improved. Since the amount of money visualized as being available each year for extension and improvement is not large this work must be spread over at least a decade. During this period the Metropolitan may devise ways and means under which Braintree may purchase water from the Metropolitan without undue hardship.
The Board wishes to publicly express its appreciation for all of its employees, particularly those who have voluntarily and willingly worked long hours in emergencies under adverse weather and working conditions. The Superintendent attaches a summary of his report herewith but has prepared a more detailed report on the work accomplished by the Department. Copies of this report are on file at the Water Board Office and are available on request.
THOMAS E. SEARS, Chairman JOSEPH LANDERS WILLARD P. SHEPPARD Board of Water Commissioners
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Superintendent's Report
To the Honorable Board of Water Commissioners,
Gentlemen:
Your Superintendent herewith respectfully submits his Annual Report of the Water Department for the year 1946 ..
We have been fortunate in having been able to secure the necessary materials to carry on the essential activities of the Depart- ment this year.
All of the pumping equipment, etc., at the Great Pond Pumping Station and the Filtration Plant have been overhauled and are now in good condition.
Despite the prolonged dry spell during the summer months there was no shortage of water at the Reservoir but we did encounter difficulty in maintaining pressure throughout the distribution system, especially in the outlying districts which are served by very small pipe lines.
All hydrants were thoroughly inspected both spring and fall and repairs and replacements were made where necessary.
The program on testing and repairing meters was slowed down due to the inability to secure replacement parts.
A total of 97 new house services were installed, 52 old services were renewed, and repairs were made on 48 services.
The Postwar Program of improving the water system was started this year.
In order to take advantage of early delivery and low prices, about 30,000 feet of cast iron pipe and appurtenances were purchased and later Contracts were let to make the installations. Contracts were also let for the construction of a Booster Station and an Elevated Storage Tank at Braintree Highlands as well as replacing the . Old Steam Pump at the Great Pond Pumping Station with a Gasoline Engine driven Centrifugal Pump.
Due to unavoidable delays in delivery of materials, the installa- tion of the New Pump at Great Pond Pumping Station will not be completed until next spring.
The Booster Station is now under construction and it is antici- pated that the pump and appurtenances will be installed about May 1st. It is expected that the Elevated Tank will also be completed about June 1st.
The distribution system of East Braintree has been reinforced by the installation of a 12 inch feed main extending from Elm Street at Hawthorne Road via Elm St., Hayward St., Quincy Ave., Allen St., Shaw St., and Mill Lane to a 12 inch main in Commercial Street at Faxon Street.
The 12 inch main in Tremont Street was extended to the 10 inch main in Summer Street. This installation eliminated a bottleneck consisting of a 4 inch main.
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In order to provide an adequate supply of water for fire protec- tion to the several factories in the vicinity of Pearl Street a 12 inch main was laid in Pearl Street between South Braintree Square and a point opposite Colbert Street; from this point a 10 inch main was laid to the Weymouth Art Leather driveway.
To provide an adequate supply to the Braintree Highlands section a 12 inch main was laid in Washington Street and. Hancock Street between Pond Street and Braxton Street.
This main will be extended to the new Booster Station when the new overpass is constructed.
Eight inch mains were installed in Division Street, Brewster Ave., and Arbutus Ave.
A 12 inch double action altitude valve has been installed at the base of the West Street Standpipe. This valve prevents the West Street Standpipe from overflowing while the pressure is increased in order to maintain an adequate supply of water in the East Braintree Standpipe.
Due to current public health and fire protection requirements the Distribution System must be adequate to deliver the maximum demand rather than the actual volume of water used daily for domestic purposes.
To. meet these requirements the present system must be expanded and reinforced in many ways. Additional feed mains must be installed in locations definitely planned to improve the overall service throughout the town.
About eight (8) miles of 1 to 2 inch galvanized pipe have been in service upwards to 25 years. This small pipe has outlived its usefulness and must be replaced with pipe of adequate size.
We also have over 8 miles of old 4 inch mains whose capacity is inadequate and should be replaced with larger size pipe.
Several miles of pipe in our present Distribution System are about 50 years old and their carrying capacity has been seriously reduced by incrustation (in some cases up to 50%). This condition can be alleviated by cleaning out the pipe and applying a lining of cement. The cost of this work is about 50% of what it would cost to replace the line with new pipe. A program should be initiated to do about a mile each year.
We have a total of 517 fire hydrants, of which 150 are of a discontinued make for which new parts cannot be secured. When these hydrants are damaged it is necessary to install a new one. About 75 hydrants require immediate attention, some should be adjusted to grade and others should be relocated. This project will cost about $8,000.00.
All of our standpipes should be painted during 1947. In addi- tion the West Street Standpipe which was built in 1897 should be completely reconditioned. The cost of doing this work can be deter- mined only after a careful examination has been made by qualified experts.
I wish to express my appreciation to the Water Commissioners for their cooperation and courteous treatment and to the water customers who were occasionally subjected to doses of discolored water caused by pipe line construction activities this summer and fall. I also wish to extend my thanks to the employees of the Water Department and to the Police, Fire, and other Departments for their cooperation during the year.
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Following is presented the essential details showing the receipts and disbursements together with the physical and operating condi- tions of the Department.
Respectfully submitted, GEORGE N. WATSON, Superintendent
COMMISSIONERS' REPORT
Balance January 1, 1946
$ 4,135.26
Receipts for year 1946
120,867.27
Receipts from Sale of Notes
242,000.00
Paid by Order of Commissioners
$106,366.78
Paid on 12" Pipe Line West St.
507.32
Paid on Special Articles 1946 Warrant
162,373.77
Balance December 31, 1946
97,754.66
$367,002.53
$367,002.53
COLLECTOR'S REPORT
Balance from 1946
$ 200.00
Collected 1946
120,867.27
Paid Treasurer on his Receipt
$120,867.27
Balance December 31, 1946
200.00
$121,067.27
$121,067.27
REGISTRAR'S REPORT
Water Rates Charged 1946
$100,041.79
Material & Labor Charged 1946
7,397.32
Water Lien Charge
1.00
Hydrant Rental
12,000.00
Summons
12.50
Telephone Account
17.20
Water Rates Outstanding Dec. 31, 1945
17,386.69
Material & Labor Outstanding Dec. 31, 1945
2,027.83
Gasoline Refund
54.36
Collections 1946
$120,867.27
Water Rates Outstanding Dec. 31, 1946
14,580.46
Material & Labor Outstanding Dec. 31, 1946
1,495.48
Abatements on Water (Uncollectible)
1,963.55
Abatements on Material and
Labor (Uncollectible)
31.93
$138,938.69
$138,9.38.69
SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES
Maintenance
$ 9,144.20
Great Pond Station
17,941.42
Little Pond Station
1,791.30
System Maintenance
5,423.14
Services in Streets
6,034.47
Services Outside Streets
7,501.23
Meters
1,198.52
Meter Repairs
4,683.90
Meter Reading, etc.
2,333.77
Hydrants & Valves
796.48
Hydrant Repairs
558.37
Main Pipe Extension
6,790.39
Main Pipe Repairs
447.79
Automobiles
4,220.22
Garage
514.83
Tools & Equipment
960.09
Water Protection
112.97
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Filtration
10,979.63
Superintendent
3,688.40
Insurance
1,401.46
Emergency Guard
234.64
Care of Property
9,993.18
12" Main Pipe Line West St.
507.32
Post-War Engineering
145.28
Veterans' Housing Project
544.50
Braintree Highlands Standpipe
44.30
Land Takings
174.64
Debt & Interest
5,138.75
Bonus
3,568.91
$106,874.10
SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNT
Appropriation $242,000.00
Expenditures to Dec. 31, 1946:
On Acct. Pumping Equipment Contract $ 2,125.00
On Acct. Booster Station Contract
9,250.00
On Acct. Installing Pipe Contract
55,348.74
Cast Iron Pipe & Fittings
77,462.67
Gate Valves & Valve Boxes
5,226.10
Engineering & Inspection
11,346.22
Trucking & Payroll
1,128.43
Altitude Valve
436.50
Freight & Express
21.69
Misc.
28.42
$162,373.77
SUMMARY OF STATISTICS Year Ending December 31, 1946
Population-1946: 20,500
Date of Construction: 1886
By whom Owned: Town of Braintree
Source of Supply :
(a) Braintree Great Pond
(b) Braintree Little Pond (Commercial Only)
Mode of Supply: Pumping to distribution system.
Storage Tanks, floating on system:
(a) Great Pond Supply: 1,560,000 gallons
(b) Little Pond Supply: 458,000 gallons
PUMPING STATISTICS
1. Pumping Machinery:
(a) Great Pond:
1. Pratt 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.
(b) Little Pond:
1. Allis Chalmers, single stage, double suction, centrifugal pump driven by 10 H.P. Allis Chalmers Electric Motor.
2. , Capacity of Pumps:
(a) Great Pond:
1,500,000 ยท G.P. D.
No. 1
2,500,000 G. P. D.
No. 2.
2,500,000 G. P. D. No. 3.
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(b) Little Pond: No. 1.
720,000 G. P. D.
3. Total Pumpage for Year:
(a) Great Pond Largest Day's Pumpage (7-19-46)
2,370,000
Gallons
Smallest Day's Pumpage (10-6-46)
1,444,000
Gallons
(b) Little Pond
50,000,000
Gallons
Largest Day's Pumpage. Smallest Day's Pumpage. 56,000
492,000
Gallons
Gallons
4. Total Electric Current Used K.W.H.
(a) Great Pond
652,050
(b) Little Pond
8,193
5. Average Static Lift of Pumps:
(a) Great Pond
133
Feet
(b) Little Pond
17
Feet
1
6. Average Total Lift of Pumps:
(a) Great Pond (With new 12" Main in Service) 160. Feet
(b) Little Pond 40 Feet
7. Cost of Current per Million Gallons:
(a) Great Pond
$9.79
(b) Little Pond
2.01
8. Cost of pumping per million gallons based on total expense:
(a) Great Pond $27.61
(b) Little Pond 39.77
FILTRATION STATISTICS
Date of Construction: 1934
Type of Filter: Wheeler Pyramidal, rapid sand.
Capacity: 2,000,000 gallons per 24 hours.
Chemical Feeders
1. Bacharach Alum Feeder
2. Bacharach Nuchar Feeder
3. Bacharach Soda Ash Feeder
4. Synthron Lime Feeder
Chemical Used Pumping Machinery
1. Allis Chalmers, single stage, double action 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 action, suction pump, driven by 10 H.P. Allis Chalmers electric motor.
3. Capacity
No. 1
2,400,000 G.P.D.
No.
580,000
G.P.D.
Total Water filtered:
668,119,000
Gallons
Total Electricity used-K.W.H. 102,000
Cost of current per million gallons: $1.53
Cost per million gallons based on total expense 16.90
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668,119,000
Gallons
RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION MAINS
1. Kind of Pipe: Cast Iron, Wrought Iron
2. Sizes:
Size (Inches)
Length
Feet
Miles
16
741
0.14
14
1,151
0.21
12
56,880
10.77
10
31,377
5.95
8
38,135
7.22
6
283,420
53.68
4
46,642
8.83
2
18,620
3.53
11/2
5,185
1.00
11/4
6,114
1.14
1
13,500
2.56
Total
501,765
95.03
3. Extended during 1946
Street
Length Pipe
2"
4"
6"
8"
10"
12"
Gate Valves 6" 8" 10" 12"
Elm St.
35
2964
1
Hayward St ...
22
4134
2
2
Quincy Ave.
19
30
2833
3
1
2
Allen St.
24
296
2
1
Mill Lane
530
Commercial St.
251
1
Pearl St.
19
41
334
1162
2
1
1
Tremont St.
6
882
1
1
1
Wash'ton St.
21
2046
2
2
Plain St.
71
Hancock St ..
17
2300
At El. Tank.
349
56
1
Arbutus Ave ...
1038
1
1
Plymouth St ...
33
1
Brewster Ave.
220
1
Division St ...
1170
1
Booster
Sta.
146
3
Nickerson Rd.
400
Union Village 170
292
Arthur St.
240
1
Huntley Rd.
208
1
Norton St.
44
1
Weston Ave.
296
1
Sagamore St ...
32
Sycamore St.
266
Tenney Rd.
86
Meado'b'k Rd.
58
Altitude Valve
Chamber
12
2
Misc. Hydrant
5
Total
170
292 1,870 2,615
790
18,950
26
7
3
13
4. Replaced small wrought iron with cast iron: None
5. Total now in use: 9.03 miles
6. Number of hydrants added in 1946: 1
7. Number of hydrants replaced: 7
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Conns.
1484
Shaw St.
1
8. Total number of hydrants now in use: 517
9. Range of Static Pressure: 35-105 pounds
10. Number of Gate Valves added: 49
SERVICES
1. Kind: Cast iron, Wrought iron, Lead, Copper, Tubeloy
2. Size 5/8" to 10"
3. Added in 1946: 97
4. Number replaced during 1946: 52
5. Number repaired during 1946: 48
6. Total number now in use: 5,170
7. Number of meters added in 1946: 122
8. Total number now in use: 5,068
9. Percentage of services metered: 98.0%
10. Number of meters removed and tested during 1946: 765
CHLORINATING OF BATHING AREA AT SUNSET LAKE
In order to comply with the requirements of the State Department of Public Health relative to bathing in Sunset Lake, the Town appro- priated $1,700.00 for the purpose of chlorinating the bathing area daily.
The bathing area was treated daily, except for a few rainy days, between June 1 and September 15. Chlorine in liquid form was sprayed over the area comprising of about 3 acres from the rear of a rowboat.
The cost of this work was as follows:
Labor
$1,082.99
Material
228.40
$1,311.39
The anticipated increase in cost of labor and material, plus the cost of a boat will require an appropriation of $1,700.00 for 1947 if this work is to be continued.
BRAINTREE WATER DEPT.
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Report of the Engineering Department
TOWN OF BRAINTREE, MASSACHUSETTS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I submit herewith the seventeenth annual report of the Engineer- ing Department for the year ending December 31, 1946.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Lines and grades have been furnished for the following:
ROAD CONSTRUCTION
Grove Street, from Weymouth Line 650' westerly Newton Avenue, northerly and westerly 570' St. Michael Road, from Wayne Avenue to end 580' Torrey Road, from Hoover Avenue to end 310' Trefton Drive, from Vinedale Road 220' easterly Wayne Avenue, from Logan Road to St. Michael Road 260' "Union Village"-Williams Court, Village Avenue, A Street, B Street, C Street and D Street
DRAINS
Elmwood Park 250'
Grove Street 210'
Harbor Villa Avenue 350'
Jersey Avenue 300' North Bowditch Street Ext. 650'
Sheraton Avenue 650'
Standish Avenue 1,180' Storrs Avenue 300' Swift's Beach 90'
Walnut Avenue 425'
SIDEWALKS
Hawthorn Road, from Home Park Road 300' north
GUTTER GRADES
Fairmount Avenue at No. 42, 90' Glenrose Avenue at No. 22, 100'
Hollis Avenue at No. 10, 90'
MISCELLANEOUS
Printing names for Honor Roll.
Traffic Island Layout-Washington Street and West Street.
East Braintree Parking Area-Land Court Plan and Survey.
Elmwood Park-Plan and Survey for Drain Easement.
Swift's Beach-Survey and Plan. Swift's Beach-Layout of Curb.
Union Village-Topographical Survey and Plan.
Union Village-Staking Layout of Buildings.
Surveys for Proposed Drainage-Approximately 7600 feet.
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Surveys and Layout Plans have been made for the following: Cavanagh Road, Lincoln St., Home Park Road, Vernon St., North Bowditch St., Sycamore St., Oakland St., Totnes Road Extension and a portion of Plymouth Road; Cor. Washington St. and Common St. Widening, Cor. Common St. and Staten Road Widening and Cor. Common St. and Cavanagh Road Widening.
ASSESSORS
All deeds and sub-divisions have been checked and plotted accord- ingly.
Ninety-eight new buildings and additions have been checked and plotted on plans.
PARK DEPARTMENT
Layout of Football Field.
Layout of Practice Football Field.
WATER DEPARTMENT
Survey and Plan of Easement-Holbrook Avenue through Rail- road Property Land Court Survey and Plan of Proposed Standpipe Site-Braintree Highlands.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Survey and Accident Plan-Washington St. and River St.
ELECTRIC LIGHT DEPARTMENT
Survey for Pole Line-Hillsdale Avenue and Eutaw Street. Union Village-Pole locations.
I wish to express my appreciation for the co-operation I have received from the Selectmen and all Town Departments.
Respectfully submitted, JOHN J. DRINKWATER, Town Engineer.
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Annual Report
OF THE
TAX COLLECTOR
OF THE
Town of Braintree
FROM
December 31, 1945, to December 31, 1946
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REPORT OF TAX COLLECTIONS Year Ending December 31, 1946
LEVY OF 1946
Real Estate
Commitments .$ 994,418.88
Cash Receipts $ 912,558.41
Abatements Less Refunds $4,341.27
Tax Titles & Appointments $1,132.04 24.00
Balance Outstanding $ 76,387.16 824.93
Sewer Apportionments
6,025.57
5,176.64
Sewer Connection Apportionments
3,574.66
3,287.28
287.38
Committed Interest
1,964.50
1,705.13
9.81
5.40
244.16
Poll
14,502.00
9,766.00
4,550.00
186.00
Excise
25,651.69
24,674.88
475.10
501.71
Personal Property
31,893.68
30,889.04
41.86
962.78
$1,078,030.98
$988,057.38
$9,418.04
$1,161.44
$ 79,394.12
LEVY OF 1945
Real Estate
$
44,237.32
$ 43,780.42
456.90
Sewer Apportionments
1,154.77
1,154.77
Sewer Connection Apportionments
322.28
322.28
Committed Interest
326.42
326.42
Poll
100.00
60.00
$ 40.00
Excise
600.85
537.02
63.83
Personal Property
750.19
704.62
45.57
$ 47,491.83
$ 46,885.53
$ 149.40
$ 456.90
Unapportioned & Deferred Assess.
42,177.74*
8,183.35
306.19
6,679.21
27,008.99
Total
$1,167,700.55
$1,043.126.26
$9,873.63 **
$8,297.55
$106,403.11
MISCELLANEOUS INCOME:
Interest
$ 1,260.82
Fees
211.30
Municipal Lien Certificate Fees
208.00
Total
*_** see attached schedule for detail.
$1,044,806.38
GEORGE H. GERRIOR, JR., Tax Collector
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UNAPPORTIONED AND DEFERRED ASSESSMENTS
Balances & Commitments
Cash Receipts
Abatements
Sewer Betterment
$ 17,000.30
384.48
CA 101.88
Sewer Connection
18,242.03
5,721.50
Street Betterment
5,378.41
520.37
204.31
Deferred Assessments Pre-Paid
Sewer Betterment
696.00
696.00
Sewer Connection
861.00
861.00
Total
42,177.74
$ 8,183.35
$ 306.19
$6,679.21
$ 27,008.99
** ABATEMENTS LESS REFUNDS
Abatements
Refunds
Net
1946-Real Estate CA
4,580.57
239.30
$ 4,341.27
Committed Interest
9.81
9.81
Poll
4,948.00
398.00
4,550.00
Excise
567.92
92.82
475.10
Personal Property
45.50
3.64
41.86
1945-Poll
64.00
24.00
40.00
Excise
63.83
63.83
Personal Property
45.57
45.57
All other years-Poll
26.00
26.00
Unapportioned Assessments
306.19
306.19
Total
$ 10,657.39
CA 783.76
$ 9,873.63
Returned for Apportionment $2,685.55 3,993.66
Balance Outstanding $ 13,828.39 8,526.87 4,653.73
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GEORGE H. GERRIOR, JR., Tax Collector
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Annual Report
OF THE
TOWN TREASURER
OF THE
Town of Braintree
FROM
December 31, 1945, to December 31, 1946
193
Report of the Town Treasurer JOHN W. HARDING, Town Treasurer in account with THE TOWN OF BRAINTREE
Cash Book Balance, January 1, 1946 $ 931,017.25
Receipts from the Collector of Taxes
1,044,806.38
Receipts from Electric Light Department
468,281.23
Receipts from Water Department (incl. proceeds of
loans)
362,867.27
Receipts from all other sources
813,839.43
$3,620,811.56
Paid on Selectmen's Warrants for:
Bonds, Notes and Interest.
$ 50,241.25
Electric Light Department Vouchers
624,527.92
Water Department Vouchers. 269,247.87
All other Appropriations and Expenditures
1,618,445.24
Cash Book Balance, December 31, 1946
1,058,349.28
$3,620,811.56
The Cash Book Balance is made up of the following items:
General Town Account Balance
$ 430,641.25
Water Department Balance.
97,754.66
Electric Light Department Balance
138,604.69
Electric Depreciation Fund. 391,348.68
$1,158,349.28
OUTSTANDING FUND DEBT, DECEMBER 31, 1946
First Sewer Loan, 31/2 %, due 1947-1961
$ 219,000.00
Second Sewer Loan, 5%, due 1947-1953
28,000.00
Third Sewer Loan, 31/4 %, due 1947-1954. 56,000.00
Sewer Loan, 1%, due 1947-1951
33,000.00
Water Main Extension Notes, 34 %, due 1947
5,000.00
Water Equipment Notes, 3/4 %, due 1947-1951
17,000.00
Water Mains Bonds, 11/4 %, due 1947-1961
180,000.00
Water Construction Bonds, 11/4 %, due 1947-1961
45,000.00
$ 583,000.00
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