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Voted -- That licenses be granted for the sale of intoxicating liquors in this Town. Yeas, 255; nays, 203.
Voted-That $1,000 of the appropriation for roads and bridges be expended for the permanent improvement of sidewalks, and that the Selectmen be directed, in making up their estimates, hereafter to state separately the amount to be devoted to permanent improvement of sidewalks.
Voted-To amend the By-Laws of the Town " concerning truant children and absentees from school," by striking out the first section thereof and inserting in its place the following :
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" Any of the persons described in Section 10, Chapter 48, of the Public Statutes, upon conviction of any offence in said section described, shall be committed to the room adjoining Selectmen's room in Town House, in Plymouth, for such time as the judge, justice or court having jurisdiction of the offence may determine.
Voted-That the present Water Scrip Sinking Fund, and the balance available from the income of the Water Works the past year, be set apart as a sinking fund for the payment of debt of $12,000, incurred on account of the Pumping Station, and that the sum of $2,000 annually, for the years 1886 to 1889 inclusive, be taken from the income of the Water Works and added to said sinking fund.
Voted-That the Town grant to the Public Library the whole of the dog fund for the year 1884, now in the treasury, to wit : $666.78, and appropriate the sum of $333.22 for the maintenance of said Library.
Voted-That the Selectmen be authorized to make such arrangement with Mr. Charles G. Davis and others, as they may think expedient, relative to a permanent passage way through their lands from Main to School Street, and failing therein, to ascertain and protect the rights of the Town, if any, in Thomas Alley, so-called.
Voted-That the Town accept Chapter 58 of the Legislative acts of 1885, entitled an act to authorize the Town of Plymouth to issue securities to renew its water loan, and that the Treasurer be authorized to issue bonds, notes or scrip to an amount not exceeding, in the aggregate, $70,000,-such bonds, notes or scrip to bear on the face thereof the words "Plymouth Water Loan act of 1885," to be payable at the expiration of periods not exceeding thirty years from the first day of June, in the year 1885, to bear interest payable semi- annually at the rate of four per centum per annum, to be
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signed by the Treasurer, and be countersigned by a majority of the Board of the Selectmen of the Town, and that $2,800 of said bonds, notes or scrip shall become due and payable each year after and including June 1, 1890.
Voted-That the Town favor the petition of Samuel H. Doten and others, now before the County Commissioners, for the widening of Main Street on the west side, provided that the County pay towards said widening a sum not less than $4,000, and that the awards for damages to property owners and the working expense of said widening, exclusive of the grading and building of new sidewalks and gutters, shall not, in the opinion of said Commissioners, exceed the sum of $12,000.
Voted-That the Selectmen be instructed to build the road leading from Court Street to New Water Street, in accordance with the order of the County Commissioners.
Voted-That the Selectmen be authorized to borrow a sum not exceeding $5,000, to carry the above vote into effect, and that the same be assessed on the tax of 1886.
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TOWN OFFICERS.
SELECTMEN-William H. Nelson, John Churchill, Everett F. Sherman, Leavitt T. Robbins, Winslow B. Standish.
TOWN CLERK-Curtis Davie.
TOWN TREASURER-Curtis Davie.
COLLECTOR OF TAXES-John Churchill.
ASSESSORS-John Harlow, Henry Whiting, Chas. H. Holmes.
OVERSEERS OF THE POOR-John Churchill, elected March 2, 1885; Charles P. Hatch, elected March 3, 1884; George H. Jackson, elected March 5, 1883.
WATER COMMISSIONERS-Everett F. Sherman, Nathaniel Mor- ton, elected March 2, 1885 ; Samuel H. Doten, Horace P. Bailey, elected March 3, 1884; Charles O. Churchill, elected March 5, 1883.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE-Frederick N. Knapp, William T. Davis, elected March 2, 1885 ; George F. Weston, elected March 3, 1884; James Millar, elected March 2, 1885, to fill vacancy to March 1, 1886, caused by resignation of George A. Tewksbury, elected March 3, 1884 ; James D. Thurber, Charles I. Litchfield, elected March 5, 1883.
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS-Charles Burton.
AGAWAM FISHERY COMMITTEE-Jesse R. Atwood, Joseph F. Towns, Benjamin Ward.
CONSTABLES-James B. Collingwood, William E. Baker, Joseph W. Hunting, Martin J. Hunting, Barnabas Hedge, Thomas Pierce.
BURIAL HILL COMMITTEE-Selectmen.
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SUPERINTENDENT OF BURIAL HILL-William T. Davis.
SURVEYORS AND MEASURERS OF LUMBER-Leavitt T. Robbins Edward B. Atwood, George H. Jackson, Cornelius C. Holmes.
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES-Christopher T. Harris. PLYMOUTH BEACH COMMITTEE-Selectmen.
SURVEYORS OF HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES-Selectmen.
FIELD DRIVERS AND FENCE VIEWERS-Joseph F. Towns, Na- than B. Perry, Hosea C. Bartlett, Lewis S. Wadsworth, Jacob Southworth, William H. Pettee, Galen R. Holmes.
SUPERINTENDENT OF WATER WORKS-Richard W. Bagnell.
COLLECTOR OF WATER RATES-William T. Hollis.
COMMITTEE ON FIRE IN THE WOODS-William T. Davis, Joseph F. Towns, Benjamin Ward, Horatio Wright, Martin V. B. Douglass, Henry Whiting, Nathaniel Ellis, Nathaniel Clark, Gustavus G. Sampson, David Clark, Galen R. Holmes, Nehe- miah L. Savery, George R. Briggs, Nathaniel Brown, Nathan B. Perry, Thomas Sampson.
POUND KEEPERS-Obed C. Pratt, Galen R. Holmes, Hosea C. Bartlett, Nathan B. Perry.
TRUSTEES WATER SCRIP SINKING FUND-William H. Nelson, George G. Dyer, William T. Davis.
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COMMITTEE ON INLAND FISHERIES-Thomas D. Shumway, David H. Gilbert, Charles B. Stoddard.
BOARD OF ENGINEERS OF FIRE DEPARTMENT -- Horace P. Bailey, V. B. Holmes, Peleg S. Burgess, William E. Churchill, Albert E. Davis, William E. Baker.
BOARD OF REGISTRATION-Isaac M. Jackson, John W. Church- ill, Herbert Morissey, Curtis Davie.
BOARD OF HEALTH-James D. Thurber, James B. Collingwood, Charles S. Davis, Charles H. Holmes.
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REPORTS.
REPORT OF THE WATER COMMISSIONERS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DEC. 31, 1885.
The report of the Water Commissioners for the year ending Dec. 31, 1885, is respectfully submitted :
The receipts for the year have been-
From water rates and other uses $13,891 42
From labor, and material sold 778 88
$14,670 30
The payments have been- For general expenses of maintenance . $2,802 34
For expenses at Pumping Station 1,812 61
For interest paid on water scrip 4,640 00
For interest paid on steam pump loan . 570 00
$9,824 95
For extension of water pipes $1,734 10
For new boiler and setting at Pump Station 986 38
For stone work at South Pond
1,017 60
3,738 08
1,107 27
$14,670 30
For balance of income
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The charges for construction are larger than usual although the extensions of water pipes have not been in excess of pre- vious years. The new boiler, and improvement at South Pond, causing the increased expense.
The collection for the year on water account exceeds the amounts paid for maintenance, pumping expenses and interest, by the sum of $4,066.47, and an increased income may be expected the coming year.
WATER SUPPLY.
The pumping record of Mr. H. F. Gibbs, the Engineer, states the quantity of water delivered during the year to be 200,- 335,179 gallons, or a daily average of 548,863, and compared with last year an increased daily consumption of 58,784 gallons. This is a large increase and may be accounted for in some measure by the too free use of hose pipes, and in violation of the regulations adopted by the Town for such purpose, one hour each day being the limit for such use.
The steam pump contracted for in 1879 was considered by the Commissioners adequate to the demand upon it for a , comparatively long period, but the record of last Summer has unexpectedly shown, that part of the time, the pump has been run to nearly the capacity contemplated by the contract, the water pressure at the station reaching the height of 120 feet above South Pond, the quantity of water delivered during that part of the season the large consumption continued, reaching the average of 55,754 gallons an hour, or 4,247 short of the maximum quantity specified in the contract,
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PUMPING WORKS.
The new boiler, the procuring of which was advised in the report of last year, was furnished by the " Whittier Machine Company," the builders of the old one, is of the same size, and furnishes steam with equal economy of fuel.
The running of the pumping machinery for six years, with- out repair other than that made by the Engineer, is sufficient assurance that the contractors furnished machinery of thorough workmanship.
The Town should, however, consider that a sudden breaking of some part may occur, and the result of such event is not pleasant to contemplate, in view of the quantity of water required daily.
To be thrown upon the supply by gravitation from South Pond would afford little relief, as the water delivered in such an emergency is scarcely an excess of the quantity required for supplying the Woolen Mill for manufacturing purposes.
It is the opinion of the Engineer that a thorough exam- ination of the engines and pumps should be made, and that such part of the work as appears impaired by the long and continued use, replaced by new. He does not anticipate an expensive outlay, but the giving out of an inexpensive part may cause the inconvenience, and probably distress, it is desirable to avoid.
For several years the Commissioners have, in their reports to the Town, called attention to the necessity of some provision being made for a supply in such emergency, recom- mending the construction of a storage reservoir, so located as to furnish a continued supply to high service water-takers.
The Commissioners renew the recommendation, and in view of the repairs that must soon be made to the pump and engine, advise that measures be taken the coming year for forwarding this needed improvement of the Works.
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IMPROVEMENTS AT SOUTH POND.
The height of the water last year in Great and Little South ponds prevented the building of the contemplated wall at the channel between these ponds. This season being more favor- able for the work, the water was shut from the larger pond, and Little South reduced to the extent of leaving the channel suffi- ciently dry to lay the stone foundation. A wall on each side four feet high has been completed, extending from near the stone bridge, built a few years since, to the shore of Little South Pond, a distance of 473 feet, covered with stone, the whole well pointed with cement mortar. The walls are two feet apart, affording ample space for the run of water, by which the two ponds may be kept at or nearly level. A filling of earth three feet deep over the whole renders the work secure from damage by action of frost. Five man-holes have been provided as convenient means of examining the condition of this work, or for clearing it, should any obstruction to the run of water exist.
The building of the wall and covering was performed under contract by Mr. Elnathan Pierce, Jr., and appears to be well done, and is acceptable to the Commissioners.
INCOME ACCOUNT.
The report of the Collector of water rates and other amounts due the Water Works Department shows the transactions to be :
Charges-
For water rates and other uses . $14,257 76
For labor and materials 756 42
For uncollected balance, water rates, 1884 108 93
For uncollected balance, labor and ma-
terials, 1884 57 35
$15,180 46
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The collections are-
On account of water rates and other
uses $13,891 42
On account of labor and materials . . 778 88
Uncollected on water rates' account ... 123 45
Uncollected on labor and materials'
account 34 89
Abatements of rates 351 82
$15,180 46 Mr. Josiah A. Robbins was appointed Collecter of water rates, and although in feeble health at the beginning of the year, his inability to perform the duties of the office as here- tofore was not anticipated. His health not appearing to improve, the Commissioners authorized Mr. Wm. T. Hollis to act as assistant in the collections.
The expectations of the recovery of Mr. Robbins were not realized.
Mr. Hollis was appointed his successor as Collector, and the yearly dues to the Water Department have been promptly collected.
ORDINARY EXPENSES.
Paid-
Superintendent $600 00
Collection of rates, estate of J. A. Robbins 125 10
Collection of rates, Wm. T. Hollis 304 21
Service pipe, plumbing and hardware 161 04
Express bills
8 90
Canvas, white lead and oil
29 97
. Faucet boxes 24 00
Lumber
11 15
Printing report
10 00
Printing bill heads and notices
44 50
40
Stationery $11 48
Postage stamps and cards
21 08
Collector's account book of rates
11 50
Gas bills
4 14
Fuel.
17 00
Rubber goods
3 50
Iron tops to faucet and valve boxes
44 32
Blacksmith work
14 73
Teaming and carriage hire
263 15
Carpenter work and painting
13 75
Repairs on clock
85
Stove to office
20 00
Labor bills
1,057 97
Interest on water scrip
4,640 00
$7,442 34
PUMPING STATION EXPENSES.
Paid-
Salary of Engineer
$700 00
Extra pumping
107 96
196 tons coal
905 75
One cord wood
5 00
Machine oil
5 00
Kerosene oil
7 00
Packing and cotton waste
26 98
Soda
5 85
Hardware, pipe fittings and labor
24 07
Boiler inspection
25 00
Interest on pump loan
570 00
$2,382 61
Total of maintenance and interest.
$9,824 95
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CONSTRUCTION EXPENSES.
Paid for-
Wrought-iron pipes
$532 51
Cement
343 00
Valves for main pipe
110 50
Freight on pipe and cement
107 38
Teaming
36 15
Weston pulley, 2 tons lift
30 00
Cast-iron stand pipe
9 91
Labor
271 68
On account of reservoir fence
292 97
$1,734 10
NEW BOILER.
Paid-
Whittier Machine Company for boiler
$403 94
12 M. brick
126 50
Lime
13 75
Fire brick and clay
38 73
Sand
6 00
Mason work
107 50
Placing boiler in station
10 50
Teaming
4 37
Carriage hire.
18 00
Piping and valves
64 20
Machine work
63 33
Express
2 85
Railroad freight
10 97
Steam gauge
8 40
Fossil meal
10 90
Carpenter work.
11 50
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$18 94
Lumber
6 00
Board of workmen on flue to boiler
60 00
Horse and carriage house .
$986 38
WORK AT SOUTH POND.
Paid- $798 19
E. Pierce, Jr., for work on stone wall, by contract.
30 00
E. Pierce, Jr., for stone 54 75
E. Pierce, Jr., for extra work.
20 00
2 M. brick
19 05
Carting cement and lumber
24 00
Lumber
70 61
Iron tops to man holes
1 00
Surveying
$1,017 60
Total payments on account of construction ..
$3,738 09
WATER WORKS ACCOUNT. ·
CR.
$1,017 82
Balance account, January 1, 1885.
Receipts for year ending December 31, 1885. 14,670 30
$15,688 12
DR.
Paid-
$4,614 95
On account of maintenance
5,210 00
On account of interest
3,738 08
On account of construction
1,000 00
To Trustees Water Scrip Sinking Fund
1,125 09
Balance of account, December 31, 1885 .
$15,688 12
C. O. CHURCHILL, SAMUEL H. DOTEN, NATHANIEL MORTON, E. F. SHERMAN, H. P. BAILEY, 7
Water Commissioners.
PUMPING RECORD FOR 1885.
MONTH.
Hours Run.
Coal Used in Pumping.
Coal Used in Banking.
Number of Revolutions.
Gallons Pumped.
Gallons Pumped in 1884.
January,
359
25,360
3,100
316,779
15,053,338
15,017,745
February,
326
28,725
2,800
325,537
15,469,518
12,879,155
March,
3582
30,840
3,200
352,900
16,769,808
13,299,564
April,
330
24,455
3,160
304,525
14,471,028
11,975,087
May,
3553
25,385
3,100
329,960
15,679,699
14,233,190
June,
358₺
32,455
3,000
369,419
17,554,790
15,961,777
July,
378
43,760
3,100
443,291
21,065,188
16,458,409
August,
3593
42,840
3,450
411,590
19,558,756
15,584,374
September,
352₺
35,035
3,300
373,731
17,759,697
17,064,432
October,
369
27,800
3,100
335,581
15,946,809
17,589,052
November,
3414
29,185
3,000
315,213
14,789,921
14,010,749
December,
3574
32,875
3,450
341,259
16,216,627
14,801,624
Totals,
4,245
378,715
37,760
4,219,785
200,335,179
178,875,158
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H. F. GIBBS, Engineer.
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WATER COMMISSIONERS.
CHARLES O. CHURCHILL-Term expires March, 1886. SAMUEL H. DOTEN-Term expires March, 1887. HORACE P. BAILEY-Term expires March, 1887. NATHANIEL MORTON-Term expires March, 1888. EVERETT F. SHERMAN-Term expires March, 1888.
SUPERINTENDENT-Richard W. Bagnell. WATER REGISTRAR-William T. Hollis.
CHIEF ENGINEER AT PUMPING STATION-Harrison F. Gibbs.
Superintendent's office in rear of Engine House, Main Street. Rates payable at Town Treasurer's office, semi-annually, in advance, May 1 and November 1.
Meeting of the Commissioners to examine bills and claims against the Department, the first WEDNESDAY EVENING of each month.
Bills against the Department must be rendered on or before the first Wednesday of each month, or they will lie over until the following month.
Approved bills paid by the Town Treasurer at Town House,
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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT.
OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT WATER WORKS, - PLYMOUTH, January 1, 1886.
TO THE COMMISSIONERS OF WATER WORKS :
GENTLEMEN-I present to you my twelfth annual report, showing briefly the operations of this Department during the year ending Dec. 31, 1885.
CONSTRUCTION.
There has been laid during the year 1,193 feet of wrought iron and cement pipe, at a cost of $679.34. Of this, 77 feet was 2-inch pipe laid on Winslow Street, 20 feet of 4-inch pipe laid on Water Street, and 540 feet of 4-inch pipe laid on Brewster Street, all connected on Water Street, at junction of Brewster Street. Also, lowered 60 feet of 2-inch pipe on Winslow Street to conform to new grade, at a cost of $338.71, including the setting of two 2-inch gates on Winslow Street, and one 4-inch gate on Water Street, north of Brewster Street branch; 155 feet of 4-inch pipe laid on Summer Street to residence of Edwin S. Paulding, at a cost of $85.88 ; 90 feet of 4-inch pipe laid on Samoset Street to residence of Charles L. Johnson, at a cost on $48.25 ; 311 feet of 4-inch pipe laid on Brewster Street from Court Street to connect with the pipe laid from Water Street, at a cost . of $206.50, including the lowering of 130 feet of the 4-inch pipe on Brewster Street, and the setting of one 4-inch gate on Court Street on the Brewster Street branch,
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SERVICES.
There has been 30 services put in during the year, at a cost of $133.82, making a total of 1,242 service pipes attached to the main and distribution pipes, the street length being 24,840 feet. There have been eight leaks in the service pipes this year, the cost of repairs being $20.44. The number of new taps during the year has not been as large as last year. In three cases galvanized iron service pipes have been taken out and replaced by cement-lined or lead.
The number of services pipes laid the last twelve years are shown in the following table.
When laid.
Number.
During 1874,
58
1875,
17
1876,
46
1877,
25
1878,
29
1879,
35
1880,
27
1881,
23
1882,
17
1883,
40
1884,
49
1885,
30
Total for twelve years
396
DISTRIBUTING PIPES.
No special trouble of any kind has arisen during the year with this pipe, and all of it is at present in good order. The total number of leaks reported was 38, or 15 less than in 1884, none of a serious character, and much of it arose from changes in temperature, imperfect workmanship, and weak and defective pipes.
The main, distributing and service pipe leakages for the last twelve years are shown by the following comparative statement of annual leakages_since Dec. 31, 1873 ;
SIZE.
1874.
1875.
1876.
1877.
1878.
1879.
1880.
1881.
1882.
1883.
1884.
1885.
TOTALS.
Service,
4
29
13
13
5
5
11
18
10
16
7
8
139
2 inch,
7
32
5
7
10
6
23
46
21
13
22
13
205
2
3
3
.
1
23
18
6
3
14
6
98
4
18
3
2
4
3
2
2
1
5
3
16
6
4
3
1
3
1
12
47
10 “
2
3
4
2
3
5
2
5
26
Totals,
13
82
21
22
19
12
68
90
43
38
53
38
499
Cost Repairs,
$47 30 $249 45
$42 75
$42 87 $43 05
$23 25 $253 11 $321 06 $159 22 $159 52 $263 46 $174 28 $1779 32
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GATES.
There have been seven new gates set, ranging in size from 2-inch to 6-inch ; one 4-inch on Sandwich Street, north of Mt. Pleasant Street branch, at a cost of $24.83. The cost of the remainder is included in the costs of the extensions to which they belong.
RESERVOIR.
The Reservoir has remained in its usual good condition throughout the year. I would recommend that the embank- ment and slopes be covered with soil and sowed with clover and grass seed the coming Spring. The water supply has been ample for all purposes, although there has been a great wastage by consumers, and, in most cases, unnecessary. One cause of the trouble is that consumers have allowed the water to run in the night to avoid the freezing of pipes, thus increasing the nightly consumption. This is one of the evils which will have to be suppressed in the near future, when the increased con- sumption from the natural growth of the town shall have made larger demands on the supply. .
The Reservoir has been enclosed with a 4-foot picket fence, with a 2-inch plank base one foot high, the aggregate highth being five feet, with driveways on Sever and Allerton streets. A gate has been placed on the southeast corner, and all gates can be kept securely locked. The aggregate length of the fence is 805 feet and 2 inches.
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LEAKS.
The leaks, as has been the case the last twelve years, are mainly in pipes of two inches and under in diameter, 21 of the 38 reported this year occurring in pipes of this small size. The cost of repairs during the year has been $174.28.
BOXES.
Forty-six service boxes and two gate boxes have been taken out and replaced by new ones, at a cost of $54.80.
NEW TAKERS.
There have been added to the water takers this year 44 fami, lies, 35 water closets, 9 bathing tubs, and 3 steam boilers.
LABOR.
Whole amount expended for labor during the year. . $1,356 50
Amount paid for labor on extensions $271 68
Amount paid for all other labor 1,084 91
$1,356 59
Amount received for labor, trenching ... $324 61
Amount received for shutting off services.
84 50
409 11
Total cost of labor during the year, less refunded $947 48
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SCHEDULE
Showing the number of feet of each size of pipe, and the num- ber and size of stop-gates on the Works, Dec. 31, 1885 :
SIZE IN INCHES.
LENGTH OF PIPE IN FEET.
NO. OF STOP-GATES.
20
56
12
64
2
10
18,362
8
8
4,616
8
6
8,915
10
6
4
42,328
53
3
9,279
12
2
29,359
65
1
1,861
7
Totals, 66
114,825
165
The street length of service pipes being 24,840 feet, with the main and distribution pipes, makes a total of 139,665 feet of pipe, or 26 miles and 2,385 feet.
The following table shows the sizes and length of the wrought- iron and cement-lined distributing pipes laid the last twelve years :
PLYMOUTH PUBLIC LI
Year when laid.
2-inch.
3-inch.
4-inch.
6-inch.
8-inch.
10-inch.
12-inch.
Total No. Feet.
1874
2,679
1,296
1,305
.
.
. .
5,280
1875
938
839
. . .
. .
. .
1,777
1876
619
2,554
319
.
. .
. .
3,492
1877
1,145
367
2,153
1,117
. .
4,782
1878
588
891
2,448
1,910
...
69
64
3,370
1880
215
873
278
1,492
565
67
3,536
1882
348
701
. ..
. .
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1,049
1883
198
1,748
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. .
. .
.
1,946
1884
719
372
2,409
3,499
1885
77
1,116
. . .
. .
1,193
Totals,
7,672
9,279
14,480
4,931
565
136
64
37,127
All of which is respectfully submitted,
R. W. BAGNELL, Superintendent.
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1,602
1,303
93
. . .
. .
1,366
1881
256
976
180
. .
. .
1
5,837
1879
238
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REPORT OF THE OVERSEERS OF THE POOR.
The undersigned, Overseers of the Poor, submit the following report :
The calls for aid from the poor outside are a little in excess of the previous year. The inmates of the Almshouse have been well cared for, made comfortable, and, as you will see, we have not exceeded our appropriation.
Balance undrawn, Jan. 1, 1885. $424 92 The Town raised for support of the poor, the past
year 6,500 00
Received from other towns for supplies furnished their poor 1,434 88
Received from Murdock Fund 18 25
$8,378 05
Amount expended
$7,999 27
Amount unexpended 378 78
$8,378 05
INSANE POOR.
A mount expended $2,238 88
Amount overdrawn Jan. 1, 1885 $100 66
Amount appropriated for insane poor 1,600 00
Amount reimbursed
435 76
2,136 42
Overdrawn
$102 46
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POOR AT THE ALMSHOUSE.
Number of inmates, Jan. 1, 1885 16
admitted during the year 5
discharged during the year 2
died during the year 4
remaining Jan. 1, 1886 15
INSANE POOR.
Number at the hospitals, Jan. 1, 1885 11
admitted during the year 4
discharged during the year 1
died during the year 3
remaining Jan. 1, 1886 11
We recommend that there be raised for the support of the poor for the ensuing year $6,500, and for the support of the insane pocr, $1,725, which is the same for poor, and $125 more for insane poor.
GEORGE H. JACKSON, ) Overseers JOHN CHURCHILL, of
CHARLES P. HATCH, Poor.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT.
TO THE SELECTMEN OF PLYMOUTH :
GENTLEMEN: The Board of Engineers respectfully submit their annual report for the year ending December 31, 1885 :
THE WORKING FORCE
of the Department consists of six Engineers and 120 men, including twenty call members in the company at Seaside, who receive pay only when on duty. The force is not as large as last year, one company having been disbanded by vote of the Town at the April meeting.
APPARATUS.
The apparatus of the Department is the same as last year, with the exception of one old hand engine, retired by vote of the Town at the April meeting, and consists of two steamers ; one hand engine, located at Scaside; one hook and ladder carriage with 225 feet of ladders; the steamers having each a hose carriage with 700 feet of two and one-half inch hose; hand engine hose carriage with 500 feet of two-inch hose ; four independent hose carriages each with from 300 to 500 feet of two-inch hose; the hook and ladder carriage, with all necessary ropes, hooks, pikes, axes, etc. All the above in good working order.
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