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Wade, Dudley F., 200 Country Way, Security Analyist Waite, Clarence M., 68 Old Oaken Bucket Road, Writer Whittemore, Donald H., Ocean Avenue, Insurance Broker Wilder, Ina L., 438 Tilden Road, At Home
Witham, Jesse M., 93 First Parish Road, Carpenter
Woods, Alice M., 1 Country Way, Secretary
Young, Philip T., 27 Booth Hill Road, Insurance
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TOWN COLLECTOR'S REPORT
REPORT OF THE TOWN COLLECTOR
Total Payments to Treasurer
$1,395,836.78
Total Taxes Collected
$1,244,828.52
Total Interest Collected
2,154.85
Total Costs Collected
1,106.63
Total Water Rates Collected
92,170.98
Total Bills Receivable Collected
55,135.80
Street Betterments Collected
440.00
$1,395,836.78 $54.00
1951 Poll Taxes Uncollected January 1, 1954
Collected
$50.00
Abated
4.00
$54.00
Interest Collected
1.18
Costs Collected
4.20
1951 Motor Excise Uncollected January 1, 1954
$74.82
Collected
$74.82
$74.82
Interest Collected
.45
Costs Collected
1.05
1952 Poll, Personal, Real, Moth and Water Liens Uncollected January 1, 1954
$14,314.27
Refunded
96.00
$14,410.27
Collected
$13,832.95
Abated
196.40
Takings
83.76
Uncollected
297.16
$14,410.27
Interest Collected
832.36
Costs Collected
81.68
1952 Motor Excise Uncollected January 1, 1954
$2,055.69
Collected after Abatement
147.17
$2,202.86
Collected
$1,449.24
Abated
572.16
Uncollected
181.46
$2,202.86
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TOWN COLLECTOR'S REPORT
Interest Collected
47.12
Costs Collected
12.25
1953 Poll, Personal, Real, Moth, Water Liens, Street Better- ments and Committed Interest Uncollected January 1, 1954 Refunded
$55,134.33 400.00
$55,534.33
Collected
$39,537.85
Abated
740.00
Added to Tax Titles
73.50
Uncollected
15,182.98
$55,534.33
Interest Collected
845.26
Costs Collected
166.25
1953 Motor Excise Uncollected January 1, 1954
$8,918.69
Committed in 1954
7,592.03
Overpayment
46.22
Refunded
467.83
$17,024.77
Collected
$14,246.36
Abated
593.62
Uncollected
2,184.79
$17,024.77
Interest Collected
72.92
Costs Collected
88.90
1954 Poll, Personal, Real, Moth, Water Liens, Street Better- ments and Committed Interest Committed in 1954
$1,172,908.76
Refunded
1,868.96
Overpayments
3,425.59
$1,178,203.31
Collected
$1,094,098.63
Abated
21,053.95
Added to Tax Titles
741.78
Uncollected
62,308.95
$1,178,203.31
Interest Collected
316.87
Costs Collected
72.45
1954 Motor Excise Committed in 1954
$100,946.32
Refunded
3,599.69
Overpayments
161.52
$104,707.53
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Collected
$81,538.67
Abated
5,806.58
Uncollected
17,362.28
$104,707.53
Interest Collected
36.17
Costs Collected
73.85
Water Rates Uncollected January 1, 1954
$14,477.78
Committed in 1954
97,499.93
Refunded
167.99
Overpayments
24.00
$112,169.70
Collected
$92,170.98
Abated
2,126.35
Uncollected
13,901.09
Water Rates Placed in Lien Accounts and Added
to Special Assessments
3,971.28
$112,169.70
Bills Receivable Uncollected January 1, 1954
9,341.49
Committed in 1954
58,849.30
$68,190.79
Collected
$55,135.80
Abated
10.00
Apportioned Street Betterments not due added as Special Assessments to 1954 Taxes
819.05
Moth Work Added as Special Assessment to 1954 Taxes
237.90
Uncollected
11,988.04
$68,190.79
Interest Collected
2.52
Costs Collected
38.00
Unapportioned Street Betterments Uncollected January 1, 1954
$3,800.00
Collected
$440.00
Abated
160.00
Added as Special Assessments to 1954 Real Estate
Taxes
320.72
Apportioned in 1954
2,879.28
Costs Collected
4.00
$3,800.00
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH R. DILLON, Town Collector.
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ยท
SCITUATE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE
REPORT OF THE SCITUATE PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING SERVICE, INC.
Report of the President
To the Citizens of Scituate:
This year's services to our community were;
The Well Baby Clinic, under the guidance of Dr. Olga E. Allers, assisted by Mrs. Alice Dowd, the Public Health Nurse, examined 116 babies, and counselled the mothers on the health and care of their children.
The Immunization Clinic had 3 Clinic Days, held in coopera- tion with the Board of Health, gave 135 children, small-pox, diph- theria and booster injections.
A committee of the Health Service has been serving as assistants to Dr. W. B. Parsons, at the Dental Clinic, held weekly at the Central Elementary School.
In accordance with the Scholarship Fund, instituted last year, $100.00 was given to a High School Student, who had been accepted in an accredited School of Nursing, said amount of money given to assist in the tuition fee.
Our organization is supported by voluntary contributions from the Citizens of Scituate during a drive for funds each July. A con- tribution of $1.00 entitles you to membership. The organization is hopeful of giving added services to the community.
Respectfully submitted,
VALERIA N. JACOBSSEN, President.
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SCITUATE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE
REPORT OF THE TREASURER OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING SERVICE
RECEIPTS
Cash on hand, January 1, 1954
$1,172.52
Membership Drive
436.00
Ella Gardner Trust Dividend
30.00
Emeline Jacobs Trust Dividend
22.04
Baby Clinic
58.00
Nurses Contribution
289.75
Cohasset Savings Bank Interest
15.00
$2.023.31
PAYMENTS
Dr. Olga E. Allers
$ 300.00
Call Drug Co.
73.02
Box Rent
3.60
Postage
44.56
Kensmith Press
26.00
South Shore Mirror
6.00
Carney Hospital
100.00
Christmas for Miss Cuneen
25.00
Franklin Publishing Co.
32.60
Miscellaneous Expense
27.03
$ 637.81
Balance January 1, 1955
1,385.50
$2,023.31
PHOEBE C. MULLIGAN, Treasurer.
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ASSESSORS' REPORT
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Detail of 1954 Assessments
Number of Polls Assessed
2,261
Amount of Poll Tax Warrant
$4,522.00
Number of Persons, Partnerships and Corporations Assessed on Property
4,601
Valuation of Assessed Personal Property:
Stock in Trade $ 292,550.00
Machinery
86,225.00
Live Stock
. 5,050.00
All Other Tangible Personal Property
1,096,800.00
Total Value of Assessed Personal Property
Valuation of Assessed Real Estate:
Land $ 3,945,560.00
Buildings
16,582,795.00
Total Value of Assessed Real Estate $20,528,355.00
Total Valuation of Assessed Estate, January 1954
$22,008,980.00
Total Valuation of Assessed Estate, January 1953 20,598,635.00
Total Increase in Valuation $ 1,410,345.00
Total Committed Motor Vehicle and Excise Tax, 1953 $ 85,453.87
Total Committed Motor Vehicle and Excise Tax, 1954
100,946.32
Number of Live Stock Assessed
Ponies
4
Horses
13
Cows
16
Bulls
1
Yearlings
3
Heifers
4
Swine
1
Shecp
17
Fowl
1945
Goats
6
Number of Acres Assessed
9696
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$1,480,625.00
ASSESSORS' REPORT
Number of Houses Assessed, 1954 4289
Number of Houses Assessed, 1953 4044
Number of Automobiles and Trailers Assessed, 1954 4243
1954 Recapitulation
Appropriations:
Voted to be Raised by Taxation $ 1,569,667.82
Voted to be Taken from Available Funds
22,000.00
$ 1,591,667.82
Other Amounts to be Raised:
Tax Title Foreclosures
600.00
State Tax and Assessments:
State Parks and Reservations $ 1,947.41
Underestimate of Previous Year
433.26
State Audit of Municipal Accounts
1,160.56
3,541.23
County Tax and Assessments:
County Tax $ 52,631.58
Tuberculosis Hospital Assessment
25,553.01
Underestimate of Previous Year
68.42
78,253.01
Overlay of Current Year
21,456.29
Gross Amount to Be Raised
$ 1,695,518.35
Estimated Receipts and Available Funds:
Income Tax
$ 53,470.10
Corporation Taxes
55,366.60
Old Age Tax (Meals)
2,446.67
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Tax
80,000.00
Licenses
5,800.00
Fines
300.00
Special Assessments
5,300.00
General Government
5,200.00
Protection of Persons and Property
25.00
Health and Sanitation
1,700.00
Highways
600.00
Charities
11,900.00
Old Age Assistance
44,800.00
Veteran's Services
1,400.00
Schools
24,800.00
Water Department
90,500.00
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ASSESSORS' REPORT
Interest on Taxes and Assessments and Deposits
4,700.00
State Assistance for School Construction
7,704.20
Sealers Fecs
200.00
School Aid-Vocational Education
3,400.00
Zoning and Planning Boards
100.00
Total Estimated Receipts
$ 399,712.57
Overestimated of Previous Year:
County Tax
2,209.71
Amounts Voted to be Taken from Available Funds
127,000.00
Total Estimated Receipts and Available Funds $ 528,922.28
Net Amount to Be Raised by Taxation on Polls and Property
$
1,166,596.07
Number of Polls 2,261 at $2.00 cach $ 4,522.00
Total Valuation:
Personal Property $ 1,480,625.00 at $52.80 78,177.00
Real Estate 20,528,335.00 per $1,000
1,083,897.14
Loss to avoid fractional division of tax rate -. 07
Total Taxes Levied on Polls and Property $ 1,166,596.07
Special Assessments Added to Taxes:
Street Assessments S 1,139.77
Committed Interest on Street Assessments
401.42
Moth Assessments
237.90
Water Liens
3,971.28
Total Amount of All Commitments, 1954 $ 1,172,346.44
Abatements and Exemptions Granted in 1954: Polls and Property:
To Joseph R. Dillon, Tax Collector for 1954 $ 21,053.95
To Joseph R. Dillon, Tax Collector for 1953 900.00
To Joseph R. Dillon, Tax Collector for 1952 196.40
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excisc:
To Joseph. R. Dillon, Tax Collector for 1954 $ 5,834.19
To Joseph R. Dillon, Tax Collector for 1953 593.52
To Joseph R. Dillon, Tax Collector for 1952
572.16
Respectfully submitted,
HENRY T. FITTS, Chairman, PAUL A. REYNOLDS STANLEY F. MURPHY Board of Assessors, Scituate ..
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HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT REPORT
REPORT OF THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
To the Citizens of Scituate:
Again it gives me great pleasure to submit to you a brief resume of the activities of the Highway Department for the year 1954. Again we feel that this has been a year of accomplishment but with the future growth of the Town, many problems still face us, es- pecially drainage.
Following is an account of some of the work which has been accomplished:
DRAINAGE
In 1954, we have eliminated many drainage problems but we are still faced with many more for 1955. During the past year, over 5000 feet of 10 and 12 inch pipe were installed and 53 new catch basins were built which brings our total of catch basins in the Town to 946 which must be cleaned at least twice a year.
ROADS RESURFACED
The following roads were resurfaced: Brookline Avenue, Wellesley Road, Parking Space at Humarock, Turner Avenue to the intersection of Oceanside Drive, Sixth Avenue, a section of Hatherly Road near the old Proving Grounds, Bramble Avenue, Scituate Ave- nue from Hatherly Road to the corner of Barker Road, Curtis Ave- nue. The corner of Stockbridge Road at Country Way was widened 15 feet to eliminate a traffic hazard. Last year, as usual, Glades Road had to be rebuilt.
SIDEWALKS
Under Article 25, the Beaver Dam sidewalk was constructed from the corner of Branch Street to the corner of Clifton Avenue, a distance of 2,200 feet, with a concrete curb and Type I surface.
Under Article 26, the sidewalk on River Street, Humarock was constructed from the corner of Oliver Street southerly to the corner of Julian Street, a distance of 750 feet with curb and Type I surface.
Under Article 54, 1953, the sidewalk on Otis Road, Sand Hills was constructed for a distance of 700 feet from the corner of Turner Avenue to the corner of Scituate Avenue with curb and Type I surface.
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We certainly hope that this sidewalk program will continue especially on Branch Street from the corner of Beaver Dam Road to the Central Elementary School and that the projects mentioned above will be continued in 1955.
SURFACE TREATMENT
40,285 gallons of asphalt, or 131/2 miles of our streets were sur- face treated in the Summer and early Fall. This is very essential to the maintenance of our roads.
PATCHING
682 tons of bituminous concrete were purchased. As usual, the patching truck has been on our roads five days a week, weather permitting, to take care of any holes that might appear.
GUARD RAIL
2,474 feet of guard rail were constructed. 275 concrete posts were manufactured at the Egypt plant.
TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
360 gallons of traffic white paint were applied to our streets. A like amount was matched by the Department of Public Works and was applied at no cost to the Town.
SIGNS
99 new metal street signs were erected on metal posts and 90 traffic signs (Slow Children, No Parking, etc.) were erected. The two hurricanes did much damage to our street signs which we hope to replace during 1955.
STREET CLEANING
As usual, a man has been kept steadily at Scituate Harbor, 2 days a week at Minot Beach and 2 days a week at North Scituate Village and as the occasion required it, at Humarock and Sand Hills, cleaning the streets.
CHAPTER 90
To the citizens who do not understand the meaning of Chapter 90, I would like to try to explain. First, a project has to be laid out by the County Engineers and approved by the Department of Public Works at the County's expense before any money is allotted to any project.
Then, after two hearings, one held at Brockton by the De- partment of Public Works and one at Plymouth by the County Commissioners, if the projects are recommended, the money is al- lotted, 1/2 by the State, 1/4 by the County, and 1/4 by the Town. When the approved construction is started, an engineer is assigned to that project and our department works as contractors under his direction and not one penny can be spent unless it is approved by the engineer in charge.
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HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT REPORT
In 1954 a drainage system, which has been on file since 1932, was constructed from the railroad tracks on Beaver Dam Road to the corner of Branch Street at an average depth of 61/2 feet with 28 man- holes and catch basins. The remaining money of our 1954 allot- ment was spent on First Parish Road with a Type I surface from the railroad tracks at Scituate to the corner of Branch Street. It is my hope during 1955 that the Chapter 90 money will be spent to resurface Beaver Dam Road from Branch Street to the railroad tracks and a new layout will be accepted from the corner of Tilden Road to Front Street on Beaver Dam Road.
HURRICANES
The night before Hurricane Carol, our department was called to put the planks in the openings of our sea walls from Minot to Humarock. A crew of eight men worked until the early morning hours completing this work.
During the hurricane, the entire Department was out keeping our streets open. In all, our Department was kept busy during the entire month of September cleaning up debris and removing stumps left by both hurricanes.
In all my experience in being employed by Highway Depart- ments of many towns, I have never seen such fine co-operation be- tween departments as was shown during this emergency, and the people of Scituate can justly feel proud of the way all the Depart- ments worked together as a team.
SNOW REMOVAL
The winter of 1954 was an average winter as far as snow was concerned. One of our largest items was ice control. 1500 tons of sand were used and 2 carloads of salt. We do our best in the case of an ice storm to cover the Town as soon as possible to insure safety for our school busses and all traffic.
As you know, we must discontinue the practice of plowing private drives after a snow storm. Due to the lack of proper equip- ment, it is impossible for us to carry on this service. However, in EXTREME emergency, we will do our best.
In conclusion, we wish to extend our thanks to all the Depart- ments for their fine co-operation and to the people whose interest and constructive criticisms were most helpful. If at any time, you have any questions or problems concerning this Department, we will always be happy to discuss them with you.
Respectfully submitted,
MATTHEW L. BROWN, Highway Surveyor.
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WATER COMMISSIONER'S REPORT
REPORT OF THE WATER COMMISSIONERS
To all the citizens of Scituate we wish to express our thanks for the support given us at the Annual Town Meeting. Without it your Department could not have operated as economically and efficiently as our reports show.
During the past year the number of new services has been increased by 185 over last year's total, and with it the increased need for additional water supply. At the present time our supply is plentiful and sufficient for normal use nine months of the year.
During the summer months we find it necessary to restrict the use of hose and sprinkler to give adequate supply and pressure for family use.
Prospecting for and drilling for water is a problem which this Dept. is faced with each year. A new well was drilled this past year, which should produce 500,000 gallons per day when properly developed. This supply is much needed and welcome, but still not enough to give unrestricted use.
We would like to call your attention to the reports of the Superintendent and Engineer, which will give in detail the costs and statistics of the Dept.
Respectfully submitted, JOHN R. BROWN, Chairman, LEO P. MURPHY, HENRY E. BEARCE
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WATER SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
REPORT OF THE WATER SUPERINTENDENT
To the Water Commissioners of Scituate, Massachusetts.
Gentlemen:
Following is the twenty-third annual report to the Scituate Water Commissioners recording the work accomplished during the year 1954, together with recommendations for future improvement.
During 1954, 15,585 ft. of water mains of 6" and 8" diameter were installed, and 17 new hydrants were added to the system. 185 new homes were equipped with water service and 48 old services were renewed. 36 meters were installed in business establishments and in Humarock.
The largest project of the year was the 8" water main on Border Street. This line was installed by Breen & Co. and completed on the 12th of May. All other mains voted under special articles were installed by the Water Dept. The hiring of equipment from local contractors was divided as nearly equal as possible.
An itemized account of the installation of small lines by the Water Dept. and private enterprise may be seen in the tables follow- ing this report.
During the latter part of April and first part of May, when condensation is at a minimum, the standpipe on Mann Lot Rd. was cleaned and painted.
The year was above normal in rain fall and below normal in temperature, which resulted in over 21 millions of gallons less pumped in Scituate, and nearly 10 millions of gallons less purchased from Marshfield for the Humarock section.
During the spring of 1954 a Seismic Survey of various areas was made by Rev. Daniel Linehan, S.J. of Weston Observatory. The most promising area was the land owned by the Brockton Edi- son Co., west of Route 3A and south of First Parish Road. The Chapman Well Drilling Co. drilled five wells in this locality, and one averaged nearly 500,000 G.P.D. on a seven-day pumping test. A permanent well is highly recommended for this area and pro- visions for its construction will be in the warrant at the Town Meeting in March, 1955.
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The three main factors of concern to the Water Dept. are Source of Supply, Adequate Storage and Distribution. Each year money must be appropriated for the continued search of water, both for Seismic Survey work and actual test well drilling. Additional storage is needed in the very near future, and plans and estimates for a 11/2 million gallon standpipe on Pinson Hill are being made. The Water Dept. hoped this installation could be deferred until 1961, the year the original bond issue of 750,000 is amortized, but the rapid growth of the Town may result in its construction at an earlier date. The distribution system is structurally sound, with a trunk line of 12-inch transite pipe bisecting the Town, which allows for growth in either direction. The elimination of bottle-necks and replacement of inadequate lines are planned for in our long- range program.
The hurricanes of last September left us without electric power for 138 hours at our main plants, but we were fortunate to have one Diesel auxiliary and hired another from the Chapman Well Co. The new test well on the Brockton Edison property had just been tested and approved by the State, so with the assistance of the Fire Dept. hoses were laid to water main on Route 3A. The new well was then pumped continuously until electric power was resumed. During this trying period it was amazing how people automatically conserved water, and the Water Dept. wishes to thank all consumers for their cooperation.
Each new plant should be equipped with auxiliary power to assure good service and fire protection, and a portable generator of sufficient capacity to operate any one of our largest plants would be a good investment for the Town. The portable unit would not only be used during hurricanes but during any severe ice or electrical storm that results in loss of power.
During November extensive repairs were made to the Lawson Tower clock; striking hammers, cables and wooden frame work had to be replaced. It was the first major over-haul in fifty years.
I wish to take this opportunity to thank the personnel of all Town Departments, and the plumbers and contractors for their cooperation in making our work pleasant and efficient.
Please consult the tables that follow and the Engineer's report.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM T. SHERMAN, Superintendent.
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WATER SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
WATER SUPPLY STATISTICS FOR 1954 Water Pumped and Purchased
Scituate gallons
Humarock gallons
Jan.
17,142,000
1,017,975
Feb.
15,522,000
875,925
Mar.
17,548,000
1,041,750
Apr.
18,367,000
1,889,212.5
May
19,908,000
1,749,337.5
June
31,704,000
2,954,400
July
43,064,000
5,139,600
Aug.
31,788,000
4,470,787.5
Sept.
21,210,000
1,555,537.5
Oct.
20,383,000
1,377,375
Nov.
18,264,000
1,212,937.5
Dec.
17,986,000
1,697,550
Totals
272,886,000
24,982,387.5
WATER SUPPLY STATISTICS 1954
Greatest amount pumped or used in one day: Date: July 14
2,001,000 gals.
Greatest amount pumped or used in one week: Date: July 8 to 14
11,995,000 gals.
Total gallons supplied to Dist. Mains during the year:
297,868,387 gals.
Miles of Mains at end of year
83 miles 681 ft.
No. of Services in use at end of year
4,328
No. of Meters in use at end of year
1,945
Total area of land owned for water purposes only
2871/2 acres
MAINS LAID IN SCITUATE IN 1954
Street
Size Pipe
Length
Utility Road
6"
746'6"
Bulrush Farm Rd.
6"
464'6"
Marilyn Rd.
6"
819'
Brungardt Development
6"
612'
Border St.
4,000'
Collier & Moorland Rds.
1,472'6"
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Washington Lane Tie-In
6"
32'6"
James & Jackson Ways
6''
2,722'
Wade St.
6"
576'6"
Indian Trail
6"
1,147'
Egypt Beach Rd.
8"
1,182'6"
Morton St.
6"
52'
Curtis & Seaview Aves
6"
1,399'
Ermine St.
6"
452'
VALUATION, JANUARY 1, 1955 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
185 New Services
3503 ft. Copper $ 6,819.83
48 Renewals
909 ft. Copper
1,817.17
36 Meter Installations
1,075.90
15 Hyd .- cost included in mains
0.00
2 Hyd .- cost not included in mains
613.98
Fluoridation
2,301.06
10,435'6" 6-inch mains
29,561.77
5,182'6" 8-inch mains
28,964.12
Grand Total
$ 71,153.83
Valuation, Jan. 1, 1904
$1,274,022.92
Depreciation @ 11/2%
19,110.34
$1,254,912.58
Capital Expenditures
71,153.83
Valuation, Jan. 1, 1955
$1,326,066.41
1954 ENGINEER'S REPORT
Total Water Pumped into Distribution System 272,886,000 gals.
Total Water Pumped to Waste 23,224,000 gals.
Total Water Pumped by Electric Power 266,555,000 gals.
Total Water Pumped by Diesel Power 29,555,000 gals.
Total KWH used 351,406 KWH
Total Cost of Electric Power
$6,672.33
Average Cost per KWH
$ .0189
Average No. of Gallons per KWH
825 gal. per KWH
Total No. of Gallons Fuel Oil Used & Cost 3280 @ .135=$442.80
Average Dynamic Head at Greenbush Office 71.5
Average Static Head at Greenbush Office 69.5
Precipitation in 1954 "Scituate" 53.36 gals
Maximum Pumpage in one day, July 14, 1954 2,001,000 gals.
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Maximum Pumpage in one week, July 8 to 14, 1954
11,995,000 gals.
No. of Gallons Treated with Sodium Fluoride 140,698,000 gals No. of lbs. of Sodium Fluoride Used 1,887 lbs.
Total Cost of Sodium Fluoride $283.05
PUMPAGE BY UNITS
Station
Gals.
No. I
0
No. 2
4,568,000
(System)
No. 2
23,224,000
(Waste)
No. 3
7,326,000
No. 9
0
No. 10
61,128,000)
Webster's Meadow, total 147,448,000 gals.
No. 11
96,320,000
No. 12
937,000
No. 17
52,484,000
No. 18
50,123,000
Total No. of Gallons Pumped, 296,110,000 - Total cost $12,101.50
Cost per Mil. $49.86
PUMPAGE AND MAINTENANCE COSTS
Year
Water Pumped in Gals. Cost per Mil. Gals.
Total Cost
1946
240,721,000 gals.
$32.03
7,709.90
1947
228,380,000 gals.
35.53
8,113.98
1948
241,233,000 gals.
35.09
8,464.10
1949
252,653,000 gals.
41.21
10,412.10
1950
269,218,000
gals.
38.25
10,387.85
1951
265,783,000 gals.
39.62
10,531.66
1952
288,476,000 gals.
39.65
11,439.42
1953
294,072,000 gals.
38.45
11,308.79
1954
296,110,000 gals.
40.86
12,101.50
WALTER S. ALLEN, Jr., Engineer.
137
CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT
REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE
January 11, 1955
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of the Town of Scituate:
I submit herewith the report for the Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1954.
Arrest Report
Assault and Battery 5
Contributing to the Delinquency of a Juvenile
4
Default Capais 2
Default Warrant
1
Disturbance of the Peace
3
Drunkenness
43
Failing to restrain dog
1
Larceny
19
Malicious destruction of property
4
Non-Support of Wife and Minor Child
5
Open and Gross Lewdness and Lascivious behavior
1
Operating a Motor Vehicle in a negligent manner so the lives and safety of the public might be endangered
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