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The total pumped at the Manomet Station during about four months of operation was 26,129,000 gals., which was
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less than the 28,316,300 gals. pumped in 1949. The largest amount pumped in one day was 530,600 gallons, on July 29th.
NEW RULES AND REGULATIONS
After long consideration, the Board adopted new Rules and Regulations for the Water Department on December 12, 1950. It had been many years since they had been revised. They are now drawn to give effect to current practices and to establish certain definite requirements governing the operations of the Department. They have been printed, including Regulations of the Department of Public Health for the protection of our water supply ponds, and are available for distribution at the office.
Construction work during the year is separately tab- ulated.
Other appropriations under special articles were:
Deep Water Pumping Station-New Pump, $2,500.00
Contract for the new pump with new electric controls was awarded to the Warren Steam Pump Co. Installation was completed in January, 1951, and test runs were very satisfactory. Delivery per minute about 480 gals.
Lout Pond Station-Low Service Meter, $3,000.00
Contract was awarded to Corcoran Steam Specialty Co., for the new Venturi Tube, Totalizer, Indicator and Recorder. Some of the apparatus has been delivered but installation cannot be made until the Venturi Tube has been received and connected to the main from South Pond. This requires the construction of a large pit in which the connections will be made.
Lout Pond Station-Chlorination Equipment, $7,500.00
Contract for the Chlorinating apparatus was awarded to Builders, Inc., Providence. The High Service machine has been installed and is in operation. The Low Service apparatus is on hand but installation cannot be completed
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until the low service meter is installed, as the connections to the main for the chlorinator are to be made in the same pit as the Venturi Tube. The Neri Plumbing Co. was awarded the contract for the oil burner. The fabricated partition for enclosing the Chlorinating apparatus was purchased from Johns-Manville Co. Most of the work of installing the apparatus has been done or will be done by our own men, on the basis of plans prepared by Metcalf and Eddy, with outside help from masons, carpenters, etc., as necessary.
Carver Road-Engineering Report, $1,000.00
Metcalf and Eddy investigated this problem and have made a comprehensive report which is on file at the office of the Water Department. The Commissioners recom- mend a start toward solution of this problem by an investigation of a new source of supply, as called for under the special appropriation we are requesting for this purpose.
By-Pass Construction
The construction of the new by-pass by the Common- wealth has resulted in many changes in the water mains. We have had excellent cooperation in making these changes and in sharing the cost.
The line to the so-called Buckingham Tank was torn out and re-layed with new pipe under the new road at the expense of the Commonwealth. Service was main- tained by using the civilian defense pump which we have on hand for such emergencies.
The old 4" line on Summer Street, where the bridge has been built, was torn out and replaced with a new 8" pipe. The Town paid for the extension of our 8" main to the bridge but the excavation was paid by the State. The State also paid for the pipe across the bridge and for its insulation.
A new main was laid in Nathaniel Street, the Town
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furnishing the pipe and the State assisting in the cost of laying.
At the Meadow, a section of our main on the old westerly route was torn out and a new section of 12" main laid by the road contractor. The Town paid for the difference in cost between an 8" pipe and a 12" pipe.
The high and low service mains on Billington Street, near Deep Water, were replaced with new pipes all at the expense of the Commonwealth. These are the mains which supply the Town with all of the low service water and most of the high service which goes to the center and north parts of the Town. While the pipes were shut off at this point service was maintained and pressure kept up with the civilian defense pump referred to above, by cross-connecting with either the high or low service main, whichever was in operation.
At Sandwich Road, our pipes were removed and will be re-layed without expense to the Town. This pipe was in good condition and suitable for re-laying.
At River Street, the old pipe was removed and replaced with a new 8" pipe, the only cost to the Town being the difference in cost between a six-inch and an eight-inch pipe.
At Clifford Road the old main was removed while the construction for the bridge was in progress and then re-layed without expense to the Town. The old pipe was in good condition.
At Warren Avenue there were two mains, an eight-inch and a four-inch. These have been removed from about the Hotel Pilgrim to the Country Club, a distance of 2,090 feet, and replaced with a new 12" pipe without cost to the Town.
Where it is stated that work has been done without expense to the Town, it means without direct construc-
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tion expense. It has been necessary to have constant inspection while these changes were being made, covering both mains and service connection. This has been attended to by our regular men, as has the emergency pumping where and when necessary.
Special Articles
Exploration for new ground water supply and construc- tion of test wells. Appropriation requested, $3,000.00.
The South Ponds have been a very satisfactory and dependable source of supply for our water system since 1854 and will probably continue to do so for many years. During recent years the rapid growth and demand for water in the southern part of the Town made it neces- sary to develop an additional supply in Manomet. The well and pumping station built there have been most satisfactory and have furnished water in a quantity which would have been impossible to supply through the exist- ing mains from the center of Town.
There has also been a substantial increase in the de- mand for water in the northerly and northwesterly sec- tions of the Town. In times of heavy draft there is a considerable falling off in the water pressure in the mains, resulting in inconvenience to many water takers. Much of the building has been in the high areas, some of which can be supplied from the extra high service but many houses are not located where they can be supplied from that part of our distribution system. A larger and higher storage tank is needed near this territory.
There is also a demand for water for the many houses which have been and are being built on Samoset Street beyond our present mains, west of the new By-pass. This matter was carefully investigated by Metcalf and Eddy as authorized at the Town Meeting in March, 1950. The
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total cost of the work which they deemed necessary to take care of that section was estimated at $288,000.00.
We believe that the first step which should be taken toward solving the water problem for the areas above referred to, that is the northerly and northwesterly sections and the Samoset Street territory, is the search for a new source of supply of ground water. This is included in the recommendations of Metcalf and Eddy and in the opinion of the Water Commissioners is most desirable. If a satisfactory supply can be located some- where in the vicinity of Samoset Street or north of Samoset Street it will tend to reduce the demand on South Pond and on the long distribution mains which are now carrying the water all the way to the Kingston line.
After the supply has been located, the further steps as recommended by Metcalf and Eddy may be considered.
Construction of Water Main in Rocky Hill Road, $12,150.00.
This appropriation is asked for to construct about 2,160 ft. of 8" main on Rocky Hill Road in two sections, one northerly from the main which was built last year to connect with the present main at Warrendale Road, and the other section southerly to connect with the present main near the Priscilla Beach Theatre. These two con- nections would complete a "grid" around the Priscilla Beach area so that the cross mains would be connected to the supply mains at each end, and they would also furnish a second line to the rest of Manomet, from the Warrendale Road connection.
We understand that a new road surface is to be laid on this road and the water main should be constructed before this is done.
New Truck, $1,200.00.
To purchase a new truck in exchange for Ford Pickup, purchased September 25, 1946, estimated mileage 80,000.
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APPROPRIATIONS REQUESTED FOR 1951
Salaries
$22,453.40
Other Expenses Including Labor 40,447.90
Emergency
2,500.00
Other Items to be Separately Voted:
Air Compressor-Lout Pond Station
650.00
Hoists Over Engines and Pumps 900.00
Regular Construction 7,500.00
Special Articles:
Exploration for new ground water supply and construction of test wells
3,000.00
New Truck 1,200.00
Rocky Hill Road Construction
800 ft. Emerson Rd. to Priscilla
Beach Theatre $4,800.00
1,360 ft. Warrendale Rd. to
Charlemont Rd.
7,350.00
12,150.00
It is with deep sorrow that we record the death of C. Brooks Hudson on October 29, 1950. Mr. Hudson was elected to the Board of Water Commissioners on Novem- ber 3, 1943. He was deeply interested in the work of the Department and gave generously of his time and effort in service to the Town. His wide experience, practical knowledge and pleasant manner made him a valued member of the Board.
Respectfully submitted,
EDWARD R. BELCHER, Chairman RICHARD T. ELDRIDGE, Secretary DANIEL F. MULCAHY ARTHUR ADDYMAN PETER R. BILLEY Board of Water Commissioners
TABLE SHOWING LOCATION, SIZE AND COST OF PIPE LAID IN 1950 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATION
Location
Length
Size
Cost
Summer St., Boutemain Ave. to By-Pass
(Trenched by Commonwealth of Mass.)
774'
8"
$5,472
Summer St., across bridge (purchased by Comm. of Mass.)
90'
8"
Comm.
Water St., including services
1,300'
10"
10,034
South Park Ave.
230'
10"
1,697
Town Wharf, including services
560'
6"
1,772
Lincoln St., including services and road patch
500'
6"
1,800
Winter St., including services and road patch
160'
6"
1,060
Mt. Pleasant St., including services (not finished)
1,420'
8"
7,025
Birch Ave. (Trenched by others)
1,400'
8"
5,823
6,434'
$34,683
SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS
Location
Length
Size
Cost
Margerie St., including services
352'
6"
$1,199
Highland Ave., including services
430'
6"
1,465
Farmhurst Rd., Priscilla Beach, including services
1,000'
6"
3,083
Rocky Hill Rd., Priscilla Beach
1,080'
8"
6,356
Charlemont Rd., Priscilla Beach, including services
310
6"
933
Ropewalk Ct., including services (trenched by others)
250'
6"
845
Bourne St., including services (trenched by others)
1,260'
4,270
4,682'
$18,151
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SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES RENEWED
Spooner St. So. Spooner St.
32 services $2,163
4 services 174
Boutemain Ave.
7 services 360
43 $2,697
TRENCH REPAIRS
(Water Dept. only, does not include Highway Dept. expense)
Spooner St. and So. Spooner St.
135 tons Road Patch, including Water Dept. Labor
$1,324
No. Spooner St.
15 tons Road Patch, including Water Dept. Labor
218
Forest Ave. and Forest Ave. Ct.
47 tons Road Patch, including Water Dept. Labor
522
Alden St.
91 tons Road Patch, including Water Dept. Labor
1,323
Castle St.
221/2 tons Road Patch, including Water Dept. Labor
335
Cherry St. Ct.
31
tons Road Patch, including Water Dept. Labor
309
3411/2 tons $4,031
REGULAR CONSTRUCTION
New Services, Town, 42 $2,030
New Services, Manomet, 63 2,367
$4,397
METERS INSTALLED
38 on new services and 41 on old services, Plymouth 21 on new services and 8 on old services, Manomet
59 49
Total, 108 $2,482.72
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BY-PASS CONSTRUCTION
Location
Length
Size Town Cost
Comm. of Mass.
Westerly Route to water tank (New main)
150'
8"
Replaced
Westerly Route near Bowler barn (New main)
352'
12"
$1,275
Trenched
Westerly Route near Bowler barn (New main)
115'
12"
And Trenching
Nathaniel St., (New main) including services
700'
6"
2,390
Trenched
Billington St., under new bridge (New main) Billington St., under new bridge (New main)
400'
16"
Replaced
400'
14"
Replaced
River St. (New main)
800'
8"
1,672
Trenched
River St. (New main)
270'
8"
And Trenching
Clifford Rd., under new bridge (Same main)
410'
8"
And Trenching
Sandwich Rd. (Same main)
1,500'
8"
And Trenching
Warren Ave., replaces 4" and 8" (New main)
2,090'
12"
And Trenching
Summer St. (New main)
208'
8"
435
Trenched
(Fittings, Gates, Hydrant, Bends, Sleeves, Carting)
450
7,395'
$6,222
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1950 PUMPING RECORDS
WOLVERINE
Month
Hours Run
Fuel Oil in Gals.
Gals. Pumped
FAIRBANKS-MORSE Hours Fuel Oil Run in Gals.
Gals. Pumped
NHS Gals. Pumped
Gravity in Gals.
Rain in
Temp.
Inches Max. Min.
Jan.
1181/4
3941/2
12,364,000
1221/2
340
12,672,000
1,687,000
9,288,000
4.41
45
28
Feb.
109
363
11,450,000
1051/2
292 1/2
11,055,000
1,412,000
9,329,000
4.69
37
21
Mar.
117
388
12,317,000
1371/2
380
14,360,000
1,447,000
11,855,000
4.39
42
25
Apr.
1143/4
381 1/2
12,077,000
1351/2
375 1/2
14,064,000
3,334,000
12,542,000
3.31
54
35
May
1661/4
552
17,359,000
1381/2
383
14,312,000
2,338,000
15,622,000
2.79
63
45
June
1641/2
5401/2
17,174,000
187
5141/2
19,619,000
3,248,000
15,865,000
2.41
77
56
July
254
810
26,143,000
215 1/4
593
22,255,000
5,073,000
16,978,000
.98
81
63
Aug.
1661/2
545.1/2
17,108,000
1933/4
5341/2
20,306,000
2,887,000
17,480,000
3.71
77
62
Sept.
1541/4
5071/2
15,711,000
1641/4
453
17,236,000
2,258,000
17,586,000
2.38
69
54
Oct.
1721/4
5671/4
17,359,000
135
373
14,102,000
2,261,000
18,432,000
1.47
63
47
Nov.
1343/4
448
14,152,000
1173/4
325 1/2
12,255,000
2,004,000
17,898,000
6.29
56
39
Dec.
1443/4
481
15,199,000
111 1/4
3081/2
11,753,000
1,602,000
17,513,000
4.43
42
27
Total
1,8161/4
5,979
188,413,000
1,763 3/4
4,873
183,989,000
29,551,000 (Re-Pumped)
180,756,000
41.26
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100
10
102
103
104
105
106
107
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
STORAGE IN MILLION GALLONS
47.87 INGHES
FEB
3:38
MAR
2.84
3.01
MAY
13.59
18.68
3.67
AUG
SEPT
5.85
OCT
2.93
NOV
4.10
2.80
3.97 4:70
MAR
17:29
5:74
APR
1.91
1939
JOLY
0,79
AUG
2.23
OCT
4.66
NOV
2.36
DEC
2.65
JAN
2.33
FEB
681
MAR
4.28
APR
MAY
5.70
JUNE
1.38
JULY
3.60
AUG
0.74
SEPT
5.03
OCTI
1.80
NOV
6.53
Dec
2.49
JAN
5.07
1FEB
2,40
MAR
3,41
APR
2.58
2.66
JUNE
4.39 4.28
JULY
AUG
3.85
SEPT
0.16
2.50
CT
TT.87
3.60
4.58
FEB
3.41
MAR
8.91
APR
1.06
MAY
1.53
JUNE
331
WJULY
3.80
AUG
5.46
SEPT
3.32
OCT
4.36
NOV
5.96
DEG
4.16
4.68
FRB
1.78
MAR
3.93
APR
3.20
MAY
5.06
JUNE
1.99
JULY
3.17
AUG
SEPT
3.55
OCT
3.94
MINOY
3.17
DEC
1.32
JAN
19
PEB
2.23
MAR
5.15
APR
4.01
MAY
0.56
COJUNE
4.08
JULY
0.49
AUG
102
103
104
105
106
107
OCT
2.44
HOV
DEC
40
5.29
1.83
55.45 INCHES
11222002
LE SOUTH
1.70
4.23
10:42
DEC
9.36
3.84
3,5
1.48
PRO
2.81
5.07
UNE
3.63
LY
216
AUG
1450
EPT
OCT
0.59
HOY
0.83
DEC
4.14
2.78
EB
MAR
35
.30
1947
39.71 INCHES
PR
IMAY
64
JUNE
1948
49.98 INCHES
4.09
4.47
MAR
.00
APR
.50
57
JUNE
0.03
JULY
AU61
EPT
2.5%
.08
HOY
3.56
DECI
.96
7.4
69
MAR
4.39
PR
.79
UNE
UL
.98
3.71
SEPT
NON
DEC
43
COMBINED STORAGE GREAT AND LITTLE SOUTH 855,000,000 GALS BETWEEN E1.98 AND 106
READINGS LAST DAY OF EACH MONTH
POND ELEVATIONS PLOTTED LAST DAY OF EACH MONTH
300.000.000
400.000.000
000.000.000
600.000.000
700.000.000
800.000.000
1945
JUL
5.31
E.L.100,6
CHLEKKERE
.30
GREAT SOUTH EL. 101.50
1946
42.12 INCHES
2.64
.94
1944
41.48 INCHES
SEPT
>53
FULL POND EL 1067
943
37.80 INCHES
1942
49.86 INCHES
7.24
1940
47.93 INCHES
SOUTH POND
GREAT SOUTH POND
36/77 INCHES
4.0
44.17 INCHES
MA
1938
APR
JUNE
1950
4126 INCHES
1949
32,41 INCHES
Hours Run
Gals. Fuel Oil
Gals. Pumped
Duty Based on BTU in Fuel 19,500 per lb. fuel oil Head, 74.5 feet
Wolverine-Gould
1,816 1/4
5,979
188,413,000
144,822,000
Fairbanks-Morse
1,7633/4
4,873
183,989,000
173,519,000
3,580
10,852
372,402,000
Manomet Well (electric) 24,580 KWH
26,129,000
Total Pumping
398,531,000
Gravity (Low Service Meter inaccurate)
180,756,000
Total Consumption
579,287,000
(Re-Pumped) 29,551,000 gals. at Deep Water Bridge Station.
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SUMMARY OF STATISTICS
(Published by request of the New England Water Works Association, Plymouth, Mass., Water Works.)
Population, 13,175.
Date of Construction, 1855.
By whom owned, Town.
Source of supply, Great and Little South Ponds, Mano- met Well.
Mode of Supply, Gravity for low service and Pumping for high service, Well.
PUMPING
Builders of pumping machinery, Fairbanks-Morse and Wolverine-Gould.
Description of fuel, Oil.
Amount used, 10,852 gallons.
Pumpage for the year:
Wolverine-Gould, 188,413,000 gallons
Fairbanks-Morse, 183,989,000 gallons
372,402,000 gallons
Manomet Well (Electric)
26,129,000 gallons
Total Pumping
398,531,000 gallons
Note: New High Service (Electric) 29,551,000 gallons RE-PUMPED
Average static head, 68 feet.
Average dynamic head, 74.5 feet.
Number gallons per gallon of fuel oil: Wolverine-Gould, 31,512
Fairbanks-Morse, 37,756
Duty of Pumps:
Wolverine-Gould,
144,822,000
Fairbanks-Morse, 173,519,000
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COST OF PUMPING FIGURED ON PUMPING STATION EXPENSES, VIZ: $8,654.37
Per million gallons against dynamic head into direct pipe, $23.239. Per million gallons raised one foot high (dynamic) $0.311.
COST OF PUMPING FIGURED ON TOTAL MAINTENANCE, VIZ: $42,690.92
Per million gallons against dynamic head into direct pipe, $106.041.
Per million gallons raised one foot high (dynamic), $1.423.
STATISTICS ON CONSUMPTION OF WATER
Total population, estimated, 13,175.
Estimated population on pipe line, 12,500.
Estimated population supplied, 12,500. Total consumption for the year, 579,287,000 gallons. Average daily consumption, 1,587,000 gallons. Gallons per day to each inhabitant, 126. Gallons per day to each tap, 393.
STATISTICS RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
Kinds of pipe, Cement lined sheet iron and cement lined cast iron. Sizes, From 2-inch to 30-inch.
Extended, 16,371 feet. Discontinued, 16,940 feet. Total now in use, 81 miles, 2,250 feet.
Cost to repair per mile, $9.88. Number of leaks per mile, 0.208. Small distribution pipe less than 4-inch, 8 miles. Hydrants now in use, 409 public, 73 private.
Stop gates added, 44. Discontinued, 13. Number now in use, 1,026.
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SERVICES
Kind of pipe, Lead and Cement lined, and Copper tubing.
Sizes, From one-half-inch to six-inch.
Total now in use, 11 miles, 2,967 feet.
Service taps added, 105. Discontinued, None.
Total now in use, 4,031. (3,290 in Plymouth and 741 in Manomet) .
Average length per service, 11 feet.
Average cost per service, $41.87-1950.
Number of meters added, 108.
Number now in use, 3,194.
Percentage of services metered, 79.2%.
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ASSESSORS' REPORT
The Board of Assessors is still carrying out the pro- gram inaugurated in 1948 of re-assessing all taxable property in the Town as well as reviewing hundreds of new and unfinished buildings for tax purposes due to numerous new developments.
The appropriation for maps is enabling us to bring our office records up to date gradually with considerable time and effort. It is our wish to see this mapping continue in order to eventually bring the records completely up to date.
The Board feels considerable progress has been accom- plished for the year and extends its sincere thanks for the cooperation of Town Officials and the Public during the year 1950.
Official Valuation of
Real Estate
$28,705,170.00
Valuation of Personal
Property 2,241,375.00
Aggregate Value
$30,946,545.00
Exempted under Chapter 59 3,966,465.00
Assess Value Available for Revenue $26,980,080.00
To be Raised by Taxation:
State Tax
$3,589.23
County Tax 73,923.92
Tuberculosis Hospital 31,805.96
Town Appropriations
1,988,307.40
Overlay 29,011.01
Underestimates 1946-47-48-49
4,352.62
Total Amount to be Raised by Taxation $2,133,817.39
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Estimated Receipts including Dog
Tax Voted by the Town to be used by the Assessors $755,436.17
Over Estimates for 1949 to be used as Available Funds 8,754.96
Out of Available Funds under
Approval by Commissioner of Corporations and Taxation 259,501.00
Total Estimated Receipts and Available Funds $1,023,692.13
Net Amount to be Raised by Taxation on Polls and Property $1,110,125.26
Division of Taxes:
Personal Property, Jan. 1
$91,448.10
Real Estate, Jan. 1
1,009,339.16
Polls, March 15
9,338.00
Total Taxes to be Levied
on Polls and Property $1,110,125.26
Dec. 31, Additional Polls $34.00
Dec. 31, Additional Real Estate 151.98
Dec. 31, Additional Personal Property 54.06
To Excess and Deficiency $240.04
Rate of Taxation $40.80 on a $1,000
Warrants to the Collector
Real Estate
$1,009,339.16
Personal Property
91,448.10
Polls
9,338.00
Water Liens
427.26
Additional Real
151.98
Additional Personal Property
54.06
Additional Polls
34.00
Total Warrants to Collector $1,110,792.56
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Exempted under Section 5, Chapter 59, Gen. Laws as Amended:
Houses of Religious Worship $378,325.00
Charitable, Benevolent, Literary,
Educational 958,600.00
Parsonages Exempted
31,650.00
United States of America
127,700.00
Town of Plymouth
1,550,190.00
Commonwealth of Mass. 360,875.00
County of Plymouth
559,125.00
Total Exempted under Sec. 5, Chap. 59, Gen. Laws as Amended $3,966,465.00
TABLE OF AGGREGATES
Number of Persons, Firms and Corporations Assessed on Property
3,800
Polls Assessed 4,669
Polls Exempted under Clauses 17A and 18,
Chap. 59 or Sec. 8, Chap. 58
556
Polls Exempted under Section 71, Chap. 59
91
Horses
47
Cows
193
Swine
1125
Sheep
29
Fowl
21,050
All Other
10
Dwelling Houses
6,000
Acres of Land 70,000
Motor Vehicles and Trailers Assessed under
Motor Excise and Trailer Law:
Value of Motor Vehicles and Trailers Registered $2,420,840.00
Number of Motor Vehicles and
Trailers Assessed 5,697
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Warrants to Collector (Motor Excise and Trailers) $87,289.58
State Rate on Motor Vehicles and Trailers, $44.16 on $1,000.
ABATEMENT ACCOUNT
Levy of 1946: Dec. 31, 1949 Deficit $18.00
Abatements:
Real Estate 2.70
1950 Appropriation $20.70
Levy of 1947:
Reopened in 1950
Abatements:
Real Estate
$3.15
1950 Appropriation
$3.15
Levy of 1948:
Dec. 31, 1949 Balance
$2,332.97
1950 Appropriation
2,052.23
$4,385.20
Abatements:
Real Estate
$4,535.30
Personal
43.21
4,578.51
Overdrawn (To be Appropriated in 1951)
$193.31
Levy of 1949: Dec. 31, 1949 Balance
$3,120.25
1950 Appropriation
2,276.54
$5,396.79
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Abatements:
Polls
$12.00
Personal
104.16
Real Estate
5,595.92
5,712.08
Overdrawn (To be Appropriated in 1951)
$315.29
Levy of 1950:
1950 Overlay
$29,011.01
Abatements:
Polls
$1,312.00
Personal
835.38
Real Estate
16,229.52
18,376.90
Dec. 31, 1950 Balance
$10,634.11
Reserve Overlay:
Dec. 31, 1949 Balance
$7,352.13
To Reserve Account
5,179.86
Dec. 31, 1950 Balance $2,172.27
ROBERT A. CARR WILLIAM H. BARRETT CARL W. RAYMOND
Board of Assessors
NANNIE A. PRATT, Clerk KATHRYN M. TASSINARI, Clerk.
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PLYMOUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY AND LORING LIBRARY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Miss Marion E. Park, President
Mr. Frank D. Bartlett
Mr. John W. Packard
Miss Sara C. Bodell
Dr. Bryce Prindle
Mrs. Harry B. Davis
Mr. Allen D. Russell
Mrs. Cora B. Grady
Mrs. Francis W. Savery
Mr. Burr F. Jones *Mrs. Warren P. Strong
*Deceased, term completed by Mrs. Edward R. Belcher
MAIN LIBRARY
Staff:
Hazel M. White, Librarian
Ann E. Lucas, Children's Librarian
Katherine Freeland, Cataloger
Lucy C. Rae, General Assistant in charge of circulation Carolyn F. Pratt, General Assistant in charge of records Virginia W. Eldredge, Part-time Assistant
Margaret N. Osmond, Part-time Assistant
Number on staff in equivalent of full time (40-hour week) 51/2, Janitor service, 1/2.
Library open for reading and lending 303 days, 66 hours a week.
In Junior Department there were 7,400 readers and visitors, a slight increase over 1949.
No attendance record is kept in Adult Department.
The Library subscribes to 73 periodicals and 5 news- papers. 8 periodicals and 1 daily newspaper are received as gifts.
Number of books rebound-411.
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BOOK STOCK
Number of volumes Dec. 31, 1949
27,312
Number of volumes added in 1950
By purchase
1,482
By gift
254
1,736
Total
29,048
Withdrawn in 1950
855
Total volumes Dec. 31, 1950 28,193
Total circulation figures for 1950 show a decrease of the equivalent of an average week's circulation. With television for a new competitor for the time of both children and adults, perhaps we should feel encouraged that the decrease was no larger. Again, as in 1949, in the Adult Dept. non-fiction showed a slight gain.
For patrons who wish to borrow books that this library does not own, the Library is glad to request titles on inter-library loan. In 1950, 68 such requests were received. Of the 68 requests, we were able to fill 53.
We have, as in the past, cooperated with the High School teachers in their efforts to teach the use of the Public Library. At different times during the year we have had groups of books on many different subjects kept on reserve for use at the Library by approximately 230 High School students.
During 1950 we tabulated the occupations of those borrowers in the Adult Department who either registered for the first time or who renewed their registration. (Since each new or renewed registration is for a period of 4 years, this does not, of course, represent the total registration.)
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