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1958 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT WATER DEPARTMENT
January 24, 1959
To the Board of Public Works: Gentlemen:
Herewith is submitted the fifty-seventh annual report of the Account- ing Department for the year ending December 31, 1958.
WARREN F. ROULSTON
Town Accountant
WATER DEPARTMENT STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1958
RECEIPTS
$325,162.30
Water - Rates
21,664.86
Water - Liens
13,537.47
Water - Private Work
27,104.89
South Weymouth Savings Bank - Interest
3,203.29
Weymouth Savings Bank - Interest
562.50
Treasury Bonds - Interest
540.80
Treasury Bills - Interest
150.70
Water Construction Deposits
20,813.00
Water Loan - 1956
4,004.21
Water Loan - 1958
100,000.00
Premium on Water Loan
199.90
Accrued Interest on Water Loan
168.89
Sale of Gravel
13,085.56
Total
$532,691.35
Cash on hand January 1, 1958
242,357.63
Total
$775,048.98
Less - Warrants Paid in 1958
426,916.22
Unclaimed Checks Charged to Cash
8.36
Cash on hand December 31, 1958
$348,141.12
Analysis of Treasurer's Cash:
South Shore National Bank Less Outstanding Checks
$59,770.40 15,363.40
$ 44,407.00
Weymouth Savings Bank
107,915.59
South Weymouth Savings Bank
93,932.38
Second Bank-State Street Trust Co.
101,661.15
Cash in Treasurer's Office
225.00
$348,141.12
314
$348,132.76
Water - New Services
2,492.98
Refunds
PAYMENTS
Filter Plant Improvements:
Labor
$ 1,344.12
All Other
181.06
Transfers - Equipment
344.32
Stock
1,067.67
$ 2,937.17
Water Mains - 1956:
Labor
$ 2,151.55
All Other
718.48
Transfers - Equipment
477.49
Stock
2,422.93
5,770.45
Water Mains - 1957:
Labor
$ 1,599.73
All Other
2,601.61
Transfers - Equipment
1,086.56
Stock
9,291.21
14,579.11
Water Construction Loan-1956 (Mains and Standpipe)
Labor
$ 3,822.32
All Other
14,118.78
Transfers - Equipment
644.66
Stock
6,427.93
Minor Construction :
New Meters :
Labor
$ 474.26
All Other
3,729.77
Transfers - Equipment
109.24
Stock
94.29
Miscellaneous:
Labor
$ 2,701.48
All Other
4,865.80
Transfers - Equipment
385.57
Stock
1,624.28
9,577.13
New Services:
Labor
$ 4,988.88
All Other
998.47
Transfers - Equipment
2,898.17
Stock
7,913.05
16,798.57
Maintenance and Operation: Distribution:
Labor
$64,958:72
Engineering
1,260.65
All Other
4,132.40
Transfers - Equipment
10,174.78
Stock
5,203.46
85,730.01
25,013.69
4,407.56
13,984.69
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Care of Meters:
$ 6,402.67
Labor All Other Transfers - Equipment
2,580.43
591.08
Stock
9,649.86
Hollis Street Garage:
Labor
1,561.64
All Other
101.92
Transfers - Equipment
3.85
Stock
3,315.18
Circuit Avenue Station :
Labor
2,882.24
All Other
40.23
Transfers - Equipment
3,701.18
Filter Plant Operation:
Labor
1,625.43
Fuel
17,581.93
Light
17,054.75
Chemicals
10,902.91
Transfers - Equipment
68,641.60
Grounds and Buildings:
Labor
367.89
All Other
216.00
Transfers - Equipment
34.20
Stock
5,552.33
Water Shed:
Labor
71.44
All Other
273.99
1,961.46
Main Street Station:
Labor
2,380.63
All Other
43.35
Transfers - Equipment
7.23
Stock
3,297.70
Replacements :
Labor
159.93
All Other
3,842.62
Transfers - Equipment Stock
5,560.75
17,167.78
Commercial Expenses :
Salaries
$30,669.01
Stationery and Postage
3,346.80
All Other
2,119.39
Transfers - Equipment
102.50
36,237.70
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All Other
670.19
$ 4,934.24
$ 1,616.03
Transfers - Equipment
$ 866.49
$ 7,604.48
181,849.32
75.68
$ 1,647.77
$ 778.71
$20,806.39
Salaries Interest Debt Retirement Purchase New Backhoe
550.00 9,970.00 50,000.00 106.80
Private Stock:
Labor All Other
304.26
Transfers - Equipment
3,291.57
Stock
14,777.43
26,458.95
Well Development:
Labor
1,114.62
All Other
13,197.46
Transfers - Equipment
109.44
14,421.52
Equipment Account :
Labor
2,389.38
All Other
17,235.56
19,624.94
Stock Account
Labor
3,305.37
All Other
48,566.14
Transfers - Equipment
192.66
52.064.17
$487,534.86
STATEMENT OF APPROPRIATIONS AND EXPENDITURES
Appropriation Accounts:
Balances from 1957 Accounts:
Improvements - Pumping Station 1957
14,000.00
Water Mains - 1956
5,770.45
Water Mains - 1957
35,000.00
Water Mains - Standpipe - Loan of 1956
35,929.15
Filter Plant Improvements - 1950
11,492.10
Purchase Land on Pond
2,375.77
Purchase New Backhoe
106.80
Equipment Account
24,095.10
Stock Account
13,914.97
Appropriations - March 3, 1958:
From Revenue
355,408.00
From General Fund
69,000.00
Transfer Credits:
Equipment Account
25,596.34
Stock Account
54 503.96
Bond Issue - 1958
100,000.00
Premium Account
199.90
Refund - From Town Account
4,004.21
751.396.75
Expended :
Improvements - Pumping Station - 1957
2,937.17
Water Mains - 1956
5,770.45
317
$ 8,085.69
Water Mains - 1957
Water Mains & Standpoint - Loan of 1956
25,013.69
Development of Wells
14,421.52
Minor Construction
16,798.57
New Services
181,849.32
Maintenance and Operation
17,167.78
Replacements
106.80
Purchase - New Backhoe
36,237.70
Commercial Expenses
550.00
Salaries
9,970.00
Interest
50,000.00
Debt Retirement
26,458.95
Private Work
19,624.94
Equipment Account
52,064.17
487,534.86
Balance Unexpended
Balances to Revenue
31,590.89
Balances to 1959 Accounts
232,271.00
$263,861.89
Balances to 1959 Accounts:
Improvements Pumping Station - 1957
11,062.83
Water Mains - 1957
20,420.89
Water Mains - 1958
25,000.00
Water Mains & Standpipe - Loan of 1956
14,919.67
Development of Wells
578.48
Water Construction Loan of 1958
100,000.00
Filter Plant Improvements - 1950
11,492.10
Purchase Land on Pond
2,375.77
Equipment Account
30,066.50
Stock Account
16,354.76
$232,271.00
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263,861.89
Stock Account
14,579.11
13,984.69
WATER DEPARTMENT
BALANCE SHEET ASSETS
DECEMBER 31, 1958
LIABILITIES
Treasurer's Cash
348,141.12
Water Construction Deposits 2,706.00
Accounts Receivable:
Water - Rates
61,863.04
Unexpended Appropriation Balances : Improvements - Pumping Station - 1957
11,062 .. 83
Water Mains - 1957
20,420.89
Water Mains - 1958
25,000.00
Water Mains & Standpipe - Loan of 1956
14,919.67
Development of Wells
578.48
Water Construction Loan of 1956
100,000.00
Filter Plant Improvements -
1950
11,492.10
Purchase Land on Pond
2,375.77
Equipment Account
30,066.50
Stock Account 16,354.76
232,271.00
Revenue Reserved Until Collected Surplus Revenue (E & D) Unclaimed Checks Account
420,148.31
420,148.31
WATER DEBT ACCOUNT
502,000.00
Water Loan - August 1, 1948
50,000.00
Water Loan - April 1, 1950
21,000.00
Water Loan
October 1, 1951
51,000.00
Water Loan - May 15, 1954
110,000.00
Water Loan -
November 1, 1956
170,000.00
Water Loan - November 1, 1958
100,000.00
502,000.00
502,000.00
WARREN F. ROULSTON, Town Accountant
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72,007.19
113,117.88
46.24
Net Water Debt
1,826.49
Private Work
3,812.17
Liens - 1957
386.12
Liens - 1958
4,119.37
72,007.19
New Services
1958 FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE COLLECTION FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT
WATER ACCOUNT CHARGES
Balance due January 1, 1958
$62,645.08 347,892.88
Charges to December 31, 1958
$410,537.96
WATER ACCOUNT CREDITS
Cash paid to Treasurer
1,294.23
Abatements and Service Transfers
22,218.39
Transfers to Lien Account
61,863.04
$410,537.96
PRIVATE ACCOUNT CHARGES
Balance due January 1, 1958
28,362.15
Charges to December 31, 1958
$31,222.09
PRIVATE ACCOUNT CREDITS
$27,104.89
Cash paid to Treasurer
130.23
Abatements
174.80
Balance due December 31, 1958
3,812.17
$31,222.09
NEW SERVICE ACCOUNT CHARGES
Balance due January 1, 1958
$1,027.40
Charges to December 31, 1958
14,430.56
$15,457.96
NEW SERVICE ACCOUNT CREDITS
Cash paid to Treasurer
$13,537.47
Abatements and Service Transfers
94.00
Balance due December 31, 1958
1,826.49
$15,457.96
Respectfully submitted, HARRY I. GRANGER
Collector
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$325,162.30
Balance due December 31, 1958
$2,859.94
Transfers to Lien Account
1958 REPORT OF THE TREASURER FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT RECEIPTS
Water Rents
$325,162.30
New Services
13,537.47
Private Account
27,104.89
Water Liens
21,664.86
Construction Deposits
20,813.00
Savings Bank Interest
5,696.27
Refund of Mass. Gasoline Excise Tax
150.79
Sale of Gravel
13,085.56
Unclaimed Checks, charged to Tailings Account
8.36
Interest on Treasury Bonds 21/4%
1,103.30
Transferred for Mains in New Streets
4,004.21
Water Loan
100,368.79
$532,669.71
Cash on hand January 1, 1958
242,357.63
$775,057.34
PAYMENTS
Paid on Selectmen's Warrants for:
Notes and Bonds
$50,000.00
Sundry Appropriations
376,916.22
Total Warrants paid
$426,916.22
TREASURER'S CASH
On deposit at Second Bank-State Street Trust Co.
$101,661.15
On deposit at South Shore National Bank
44,407.00
On deposit at South Weymouth Savings Bank
93,932.38
On deposit at Weymouth Savings Bank
107,915.59
Petty Cash Drawers
225.00
Total Funds December 31, 1958
$348,141.12
WATER FUNDS
Amount due for Water Rents
$61,863.04
Amound due for Private
3,812.17
Arount due for New Services
1,826.49
$67,501.70
Cash on hand December 31, 1958
348,141.12
$415,642.82
Deposit Second Bank-State Street Trust Co.
$101,661.15
Deposit Weymouth Savings Bank
107,915.59
Deposit South Weymouth Savings Bank
93,932.38
Deposit South Shore National Checking Account
44,407.00
Petty Cash Drawer
225.00
$348,141.12
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Water Rents, New Services and Private accounts receivable
67,501.70
$415,642.82
TOTAL WATER LIABILITIES JANUARY 1, 1959
$50,000.00
Construction Loan August 1, 1948-63 Incl.
21,000.00
Additional Water Supply April 1, 1950-65
51,000.00
Water Mains Bonds October 1, 1951-66
110,000.00
Water Dept. Bonds May 15, 1954-69
170,000.00
Water Dept. Bonds November 1, 1956-70
100,000.00
Water Dept Bonds November 1, 1958-68
$502,000.00
NOTES AND BONDS DUE 1959
Construction Loan August 1, 1948
3,000.00
Water Supply April 1, 1950
7,000.00
Water Mains Bonds October 1, 1951
10,000.00
Water Dept. Bonds May 15, 1954
15,000.00
Water Dept. Bonds November 1, 1958
10,000.00
$55,000.00
Respectfully submitted, HARRY I. GRANGER Treasurer of Water Department
January 1, 1959
I have examined the Treasurer's and Collector's accounts in the Wey- mouth Water Department and believe them to be correct. Regular exam- ination of all transactions, with a monthly verification of cash with the official statements of all depositories, satisfies me that the Treasurer has properly accounted for all funds entrusted to him.
Respectfully submitted, WARREN F. ROULSTON Town Accountant
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$10,000.00
Water Dept. Bonds November 1, 1956
SPECIAL ITEMS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TOWN OF WEYMOUTH, MASS. SPECIAL ARTICLES-PROGRAMS
I. HIGHWAY PROGRAM-1959
A. Balance anticipated to be on hand in 1959:
General Highway Program $30,000.00
B. Chapter 90 (1958 Allotment) earmarked for Pleasant St. 58,000.00
1. State Contract
Pleasant Street-Columbian Square to Route 128, 2400 feeet (including Colum- bian Square), estimated $ 96,000.00
2. General Highway:
Broad Street, Foye Avenue to Spring Street, 2000 feet estimated 80,000.00
3. General Highway:
Green Street-Sunrise Drive to Shaw Street, 200 feet, estimated 80,000.00
4. General Highway:
Front Street, Washington Square to Summer Street, 2000 feet, estimated 100,000.00
5. General Highway:
East Street-North Street to Green
Street, 700 feet, estimated 21,000.00
$377,000.00
Less total on hand
88,000.00
$289,000.00
Contingencies 5%
14,450.00
Estimated damages
10,000.00
$313,450.00
General Highway Fund Request 1959 Annual Town Meeting $315,000.00
It is the writer's opinion that the section of Commermial Street be- tween the railroad crossings should be allowed to consolidate for the year 1959; however, application should be made for Chapter 90 monies for:
a. $58,000 for extending Pleasant Street to Pine Street in 1960. b. $58,000 for work on two sections of Commercial Street in 1960. Total Chapter 90 request at Annual Town Meeting in 1959 $116,000.00
II DRAINAGE PROGRAM - 1959
In the year 1956 the Town of Weymouth received the Master Plan for Drainage from the Consulting Engineers, Metcalf and Eddy. In the summation of the report a detailed breakdown of necessary drainage im- provements were noted, using construction prices of 1955 and categorizing them under several headings: Urgent, Early Priority, Deferred Priority,
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and Future Priority. The total cost of the Master Drainage was esti- mated to be $4,363,000.00. This figure does not include local drainage to the main systems. The writer would estimate, conservatively, another 50% to include all side drains and 10% increase in construction costs since 1955, bringing the entire program to a figure of $7,200,000.00.
The project in East Weymouth for the flood flow conduit, channel and works at the dam are considered by the consultants and local autuhori- ties as in the urgent category. The 1955 cost estimate of this project is $1,131,000.00.
The Town of Weymouth has set this construction up as a four year project and has applied for State aid of 50% under Chapter 91. Chapter 91 funds are limited; therefore, it is necessary to accumulate 2 or 3 years' funds to put out a feasible project for construction. Under these terms the Town of Weymouth appropriated $110,000 in 1958, State to match and so on in 1959-1960, until the project is finished. If this is the limit to be held for drainage construction, all other urgent areas will be dormant for 4 to 5 years. Other urgent drainage should be considered. In that period of time it is reasonably possible to have a reoccurrence of "55" rains and again serious damage would result.
It is the writer's opinion that similar to the Sewer and Highway, the Drainage Program should be considered long term with a sum, perhaps $200,000 to $225,000 per year. This would enable the Town of Weymouth to contribute the $110,000 to the Flood Flow project in East Weymouth and to also have $100,000 for other urgent drainage that would work into other areas of the town and the Highway Program.
1959 Drainage Proposed.
1. Mill River from Mill Street to West. The consultant is strong in his opinion of urgency in this project. To quote the consultant, page 148, Master Plan: "As a result of the discharge of water over the full length of the dam (Weymouth Lumber) during or subsequent to the storm of August 18, 19, 1955, the earth fill was eroded in three locations to depths of 3 or 4 feet and the downstream wall collapsed in places. The dam is in a weakened condition and the spillway capacity is far less than required to discharge flood flows. The Drainage Committee was advised of the condition of the dam in a letter dated May 14, 1956 with the rec- ommendation that the pond be drawn down at once and the dam breached with an opening at least 15 feet."
This project in following through West Street to a point in the swamp beyond the Whipple Street development would lower the water table South of West Street and insure the properties along the Mill Street val- ley of any future flood damage tieing in with the new work completed at the Mill and Front Street culverts, the Southeast Expressway inter- change and the new culvert constructed at Middle Street.
Preliminary Estimate of Work
Mill Street to 1900' South of West Street
$33,000.00
2200' Earth channel
Fill (Pond and other) 10,000.00
Work Breaching Dam and Property Damage
5,000.00
2 - 10' x 5.5' Reinforced Concrete Culvers on West Street 60' long
22,500.00
Water, sewer, railings, etc. 1,000.00
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1900' Earth channel
28,500.00
$100,000.00
Plus 10% Contingencies
10,000.00
$110,000.00
1959 Proposed Total
Mill River - Mill St. to 1900' South of West
$110,000.00
1960 50% Chapter 91
110,000.00
$220,000.00
III DUTCH ELM PROGRAM 1959
In the year 1958 an extensive survey was made of the Dutch Elm dis- eased trees throughout the Town of Weymouth. The factual results of this survey indicates a substantiation of the Tree Warden's previous re- ports to the Town Meeting.
The disease has made serious headway and only a continued program of diseased tree removal and spraying of health trees will make the necessary gain, to bring it under control.
During the year (8) eight contracts were let out for the removal of the most dangerous of the dead elms on private property. A total of ap- proximately 1350 trees were removed leaving to date approximately 3500 trees to be removed. This number will be increased by Spring, additional elms succumbing to the disease.
It is strongly recommended by this office that the Town continue the diseased elm removal program of $20,000.00.
IV SIDEWALK PROGRAM 1959
In the year 1958 the Board of Public Works assumed the responsibility of the Sidewalk building program. Several policies were established.
1. That curbing would be installed along the entire section of new sidewalk. Constructing curbing with the sidewalk shortened the total footage considerably using the available funds; however, a sidewalk with curbing affords little or no maintenance, the pedestrian is better pro- tected, the sidewalk is protected from undermining, the gutters can be kept cleaner, more road surface is available for traffic and parking, elim- inating muddy and unkemp grass plots.
2. Sidewalks would be constructed where the most people use them giving preference to school routes, libraries, churches and shopping areas.
In 1958 the sidewalks were constructed in the following locations:
1. Pearl Street - location of the Johnson School.
2. North Street - location of the Tufts Library.
3. Commercial Street - location of Legion Field and the tennis area.
4. Middle Street - location of Libby Field, the Town Hall and the High School.
5. Essex Street - location of the Central Junior High School.
6. Lake Street - location of the Lake Street housing project and the Humphrey school route.
7. Columbian Street - location of the Nevin School route.
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It is indeed unfortunate that with the tremendous loss in the Town elm trees, that other healthy trees have to be removed for sidewalk con- struction; however, it is poor judgment, negative engineering and short- sightedness to "build around" and sacrifice desirable factors of construc- tion.
It is the recommendation of this office to the Board and Town citi- zens that the sidewalk program be continued in 1959 for a like sum of $40,000.00.
It is also the recommendation of the writer that the Board and Town citizens seriously consider the subject of "betterments" for the purpose of constructing curbing and sidewalks. The Town of Weymouth is unique in that it stands alone as a Town that constructs sidewalks and curbing at no cost to the immediate abutter.
Many inquiries and petitions for sidewalks in residential areas have been filed in this office. Many of these have expressed their desire to help pay part of the costs. A betterment plan would give the Town ap- proximately 60% of the cost.
V SEA WALL PROGRAM 1959
The sea wall or shore protection program is primarily an effort to preserve from erosion and damage general poperties along the waterfronts of the Town of Weymouth. The monies for this program are augmented by 50% State Aid.
In 1958 the sea wall at Fort Point was extended. 1958 funds for wall protection along the Fore River Basin in the Aspinwall area are ear- marked and design is at the present time in progress.
The Town Meeting accepted the Wessagussett Beach Committee re- port and appropriated the necessary funds for its construction. A second construction phase of this report is wall protection against erosion in the area beyond the present bath house on Wessagussett Beach.
The writer recommends that the Town vote $20,000.00 for the con- tinuation of this project, namely, the construction of this sea wall and shore protection from the bathhouse at Wessagusett Beach along the shore line at the rear of Regatta Road to River Street or as far along this area as the funds will go.
Budgets, Special Articles - Summary and Analysis
The following comparisons of figures covering the various division budgets 1957, 1958 and proposed 1959, are offered for your consideration.
Total Budgets
1957
1958
Proposed 1959
(a) Public Works Office
$11,095.00
$39,890.00
(b) Engineering
$42,817.00
53,036.00
46,054.50
(c) Park
*40,000.00
41,208.50
39,956.40
(d) Sewer
500,000.00
499,200.00
497,542.00
(e) Street
398,505.00
367,821.00
356,446.00
(f) Tree
58,693.00
54,289.00
54,740.40
(g) Water
453,147.00
409,408.00
429,976.00
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(h) Equipment
40,300.00
77,200.00
$1,493,162.00
$1,476,357.50
$1,541,805.30
* Park Budget for 1957 combined with Recreation Funds Cost $40,000.00.
Salary Portion of Budgets
1957
1958
Proposed 1959
Public Works Office
$8,075.00
*$25,472.00
Engineering
$39,346.65
45,120.90
** 41,044.50
Park
27,000.00
27,565.20
28,656.40
Sewer
98,939.00
98,126.30
101,479.20
Street
265,215.00
266,071.20
256,972.00
Tree
44,493.00
43,589.00
41,440.40
Water
173,938.00
172,129.00
188,521.94
$648,931.65
$660,676.20
$683,586.44
* Includes Engineer and Sewer Clerical.
Also Commissioners' Salaries.
** Includes Consultant Fee.
Includes new three man crew.
Budgets Excluding Personnel
1957
1958
Proposed 1959
(a) Public Works Office
$3,020.00
*$14,418.00
(b) Engineering
$3,470.35
7,915.50
5,010.00
(c) Park
13,000.00
13,643.30
11,300.00
(d) Sewer
402,061.00
401,073.70
396,062.80
(e) Street
133,290.00
101,749.80
99,474.00
(f) Tree
14,200.00
10,700.00
13,300.00
(g)
Water
279,209.00
237,279.00
241,454.06
(h) Equipment
40,300.00
77,200.00
$845,030.35
$815,681.30
$858,218.86
* Gasoline included all divisions except Water and Sewer.
Equipment
1957
1958
1959
Public Works Office
$2,200.00
Engineering
$2,000.00
Park
4,000.00
*17,100.00
$11,200.00
Street
32,315.00
*31,640.00
54,900.00
Tree
600.00
11,100.00
Water (Revolving account deposited)
(5,065.40)
(15,000.00)
$38,315.00
$40,300.00
$77,200.00
*
Requested 1958 - held for Public Works.
** Equipment purchased by Public Works for Sewer and Street.
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- Estimated
** 37,500.00
Sewer
1959 Proposed Budget 1958 Budget
$1,541,805.30 1,476,357.50
Increase
$65,447.80
4.4%
1959 Proposed Budget
$1,541,805.30
Exclude New Equipment
77,200.00
1959 Proposed Base Budget
$1,464,605.30
1958 Budget
$1,476,357.50
Exclude Purchased Equipment
40,300.00
1958 Base Budget
$1,436,057.50
1959 Proposed Base Budget
$1,464,605.30
1958 Base Budget
1,436,057.50
Increase
$28,547.80
1.9%
Normal Step-rate increases of the Divisions reflect $6,869.20 of this total.
Total Budgets for Public Works Expenditure
1958 $1,476,357.50
1959 $1,541,805.30
Public Works Budget
Special Articles
Street
25,580.00
23,325.00
1. Article 7. Contruction of Private Ways
Water
27,673.00
6,132.00
Sewer
2. Articles 8 & 9
58,000.00
116,000.00
Chapter 90 Highways General Highways
100,000.00
315,000.00
3. Article 14
Wituwamat Road
14,549.00
4. Article 16
Sidewalk Program
40,000.00
40,000.00
5. Article 22
Drainage Chapter 91 Back River Program
110,500.00
110,000.00
6. Article X
Other Drainage
110,000.00
7. Article 39
Dutch Elm Disease
20,000.00
20,000.00
8. Article 43 Sea Walls
4,400.00
20,000.00
9. Article 46
Wessagussett Beach
66,100.00
10. Article 47
Wessagussett Village Playground
2,000.00
11. Article 3 (S.T.M. Sept. 15) Standpipe
100,000.00
11,000.00
328
12. Article X
Land taking Great Pond
13. Article X
Land taking for Walls
15,000.00
14. Article X Well Pumping Station
90,000.00
15. Article X Taking for Parking Area
52,000.00
$2,045,159.50
$2,495,262.30
ADDENDUM
At a meeting of the Board of Public Works held December 30, 1958, following the preparation of this report, the additional articles were pre- sented.
Article X
Radio Equipment 7,000.00
Article X
Wessagussett Beach
Parking Area, Including Drainage
41,500.00
Article X
Engineering Fees for Town Boat
Landing and Marina
5,000.00
$2,045,159.50
$2,548,762.30
In summation:
There are indeed many facets of Public Works still to be considered by the Town of Weymouth, namely: installation of radio communication, rubbish collection every other week, including the 5 week months, the eventual problem of future rubbish disposal, a centralized Public Works Building, additional bathing area potentials, future industrial development and its demand on utilities, and scores of other related problems.
I sincerely believe that each city or Town has its own individual char- acter. General policies and duties of Public Works can be used as a guide; however, it is the duty of the administrative authorities to temper, ex- pand and adjust Public Works to the particular character of their town.
Demand for general services usually originate with the citizen who is paying the bill. Service is measured by cost. It is the duty of Public Works to give that service at a realistic cost. Weymouth is still a fast- growing town with widespread utilities. It is a town with tremendous po- tential, more so with the near future completion of the Southeast Express- way.
Improvements such as highway reconstruction, drainage, sewer, side- walks, etc., are very costly, yet these improvements are a capital invest- ment in the present Weymouth and the future Weymouth.
I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks to the members of the Board of Public Works for their co-operation, in- terest and helpfulness, to the Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee, Town Meeting Members and the citizens of Weymouth for their co-oper- ation and understanding; to all the department heads and employees of the Town of Weymouth for their loyalty and willing co-operation in making my first year as Public Works Superintendent a pleasant one.
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