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The receipts and expenditures of the past year are as follows:
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
LIBRARY AND READING ROOM
Appropriation
$ 1,790.00
Income from Dog Tax
884.87
Income from Trust funds .
280.20
Transferred from Insurance fund
101.38
$ 3,056.45
SALARIES
Librarian
$662.20
Assistants
413.97 $1,076.17
BOOKS
New
$387.06
Replaced
139.07
Duplicate
17.51
Binding and rebinding
267.19
Miscellaneous
3.00
813.83
Printing
116.75
Express .
6.65
Incidentals
244.20
Lighting
195.83
GREENWOOD BRANCH
Librarian
$144.50
Assistant
47.63
Janitor
26.00
Express
26.50
Miscellaneous
14.62
Books. New
$23.55
Replaced
14.22
37.77 $ 297.02
READING ROOM
Daily attendant
$ 60.00
Sunday attendant
31.50
Magazines and newspapers
153.00
Magazine binders
20.55
Books
32.80
Incidentals and repairs
$ 8.14
$ 305.99
$3,056.44
Balance unexpended . ·
.01 $3,056.45 Library receipts for 1915, returned to town . $ 210.31
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REPORT OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
STATISTICAL REPORT
Number of volumes Jan. 1, 1915
18,417
Added by purchase
403
Added to replace worn out volumes .
227
Added by gift to replace worn out volumes .
14
Added by donation
174
Magazines bound
51
Volumes added to the Greenwood Branch:
By purchase
20
To replace worn out
15
To replace worn out by gift .
1
By donation .
58
Magazines bound
2
Volumes worn out
48
48
Volumes worn out and discarded
1,202
Total number of volumes, Jan. 1, 1916
18,132
Number of volumes rebound, Main library
613
Number of volumes rebound, Greenwood
51
664
New names registered, Main library
620
New names registered, Greenwood .
112
732
Books and magazines circulated for home use: Main library .
62,350
Greenwood
15,916
Total circulation
78,266
Days open for circulation, Main library
304
Average daily circulation
205
Days open for circulation, Greenwood
148
Average daily circulation
107.5
Total number of cards registered, Main Library
3,298
Total number of cards registered, Greenwood .
742
Books used for reference, Main library .
2,544
Postals used for waiting list, Main library
673
Postals used for waiting list, Greenwood
210
DONATIONS
Books
Pamphlets
Carnegie endowment for international peace . Dolbeare, H. M.
1
4
Eddy, M. B., Fund under will of
13
Friend, A
3
96
19,334
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
General Education Board, New York City 1
Hickock, Rev. C. H., in memory of 26
Howland, Mrs. A. R. .
1
Japan Society, New York .
2
Knowles, C. S.
1
Kosmos Club 31
Lee, H. G. .
3
Massachusetts, Commonwealth of
23
Massachusetts, Board of Health .
1
Massachusetts, Free Public Library Commission
1
1
Massachusetts National Child Labor Committee .
6
Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association .
1
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company .
2
New York Stock Excange
1
Portland, Oregon, Chamber of Commerce
1
Putnam's G. P., Sons
1
Ripley, Mrs. E. G. .
4
Ripley, W. S., Jr. .
10
Sargent, P. E. .
1
Supt. of Schools, Office of .
39
T. T. O. Club
9
Thayer, A. H. .
2
Thompson, Slason
1
United States government
20
Walton, Miss H. O.
1
Washburn-Crosby Company
1
Whitridge, F. W.
1
MAGAZINES DONATED
Fessenden, E. A., Osteopathic magazine.
French, Mrs. G. R., Four Footed Friends
Skinner, H. J., National Geographic magazine
Publishers, Our Dumb Animals
Library Hours.
Daily, except Sunday, 2 to 8.30 p.m., Saturdays, 2 to 9 p.m. Reading Room Hours.
Daily, 8 to 12 a.m., 1.30 to 5, 7 to 9 p.m., Sundays 2 to 5 p.m.
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GREENWOOD BRANCH DONATIONS
Books
Blanchard, Mrs. William.
1
Eddy, M. B. Fund under will of .
3
Hill, E. L. .
30
Pittman, Mrs. L. J.
5
Ripley, W. S., Jr. .
1
Turner, Mrs. E. S. .
2
Whiton, A. E. .
16
MAGAZINES DONATED
Friend, A. Housewife, Ladies' World, Modern Priscilla, Pictorial Review.
Hall, Mrs. C. B. Harper's magazine.
MacQuarrie, Mrs. Cora. Cosmopolitan.
Publishers, Our Dumb Animals.
Ripley, W. S., Jr. Cosmopolitan.
Leete, Mrs. H. G., miscellaneous copies.
Merriam, Mrs. Edith, miscellaneous copies.
Pittman, Mrs. L. J., miscellaneous copies.
Turner, Mrs. E. S., miscellaneous copies.
Watson, Mrs. F. T., miscellaneous copies.
Greenwood Hours.
Mondays and Thursdays, 3 to 5 p.m., Saturdays, 6.30 to 8.30 p.m.
H. GERTRUDE LEE, Librarian.
BEEBE TOWN LIBRARY, WAKEFIELD, MASS. STATISTICS 1895-1915
Vol- Vol-
Year
umes umes
Total
ending
Total
Worn Re-
Circu-
Total Expen- ditures
Receipts
Income from Trust Funds
Paid Books
Paid Expenses Room Rebind- Reading ing
1895
11,761
20
31
20,566
$1,058.93
$ 17.43 $170.00
$265.10
$ 45.48 $177.80
1900
13,461
101
102
26,785
1,251.69
29.91
189.17
366.32
84.37
166.70
1905
15,384
45
74
32,166
1,440.97
72.56
260.00
395.81
89.25
245.89
Dec. 31,
New
Re- placed
Dupli- cate
1910
17,499
238
183
42,973
2,306.48
118.47
280.20 $322.11 $127.29 $25.95
178.80
275.00
1911
17,873
290
169
50,665
2,364.18
163.17
286.94
368.44
126.26
26.17
199.42
275.00
1912
18,222
382
206
54,399
2,422.07
187.24
280.20
363.28
120.37
26.59
260.03
275.00
1913
18,678
325
159
54,728
2,534.39
200.63
280.20
374.24
99.01
37.96
147.17
274.17
1914
18,417
988
181
61,066
2,520.66
218.70
280.20
288.98
137.40
24.89
253.54
300.00
1915
18,132
1,250
257
78,266
*3,056.44
+210.31
280.20
387.06
139.07
17.51
267.19
* Includes Reading Room
Returned to town
TOWN OF
WAKEFIELD
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REPORT OF ASSESSORS
REPORT OF ASSESSORS
State tax
$ 23,985.00
County tax
12,470.36
Metropolitan sewer tax
10,878.06
Metropolitan Park tax
5,324.22
Charles River basin .
919.45
Auditing town accounts
1,227.61 $ 54,804.70
Annual appropriations
334,791.91
Total app. including state charges
389,596.61
Less receipts
81,419.79
Less 3,779 polls @ $2.00
7,558.00
Total to enter the levy .
300,618.82
PROPERTY
Personal (including bank stock) .
$2,127,882.00
Real estate land .
3,519,100.00
Real estate buildings
6,537,032.00
Resident bank stock
108,778.00
Total valuation
$12,292,792.00
Tax rate $ 25.20
Overlay
9,159.53
Bonds paid in 1915 levy
42,900.00
Interest .
18,700.00
NUMBER OF RESIDENTS ASSESSED ON PROPERTY
Individual
1969
All others
315 2284
NUMBER OF NON-RESIDENTS ASSESSED ON PROPERTY
Individuals
570
All others
96 666
NUMBER OF PERSONS ASSESSED
On property
2950
For a poll tax only
2614
5564
Number of poll tax payers
3780
Number of dwellings .
2360
Number of acres of land .
3987
Number of horses Apr. 1, 1915 .
325
Number of cows Apr. 1, 1915
264
Number of neat cattle Apr. 1, 1915
6
Number of swine Apr. 1, 1915 . 150
Number of fowl Apr. 1, 1915 .
1960
Number of pairs of pigeons Apr. 1, 1915
2500
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
BONDS PAID IN 1915 LEVY
Junction School
$ 1,500.00
North School .
1,000.00
Greenwood School
1,000.00
High School repairs
1,000.00
High School site
2,500.00
$ 7,000.00
Sewer, 1st issue
5,000.00
Byron Street, 1st issue
1,000.00
Byron Street, 2nd issue
500.00
Elm and Armory Street sewer
1,000.00
Main and Franklin Street sewer .
500.00
Gould Street extension
500.00
8,500.00
Insurance premiums .
500.00
500.00
Fire station
1,000.00
Motor fire apparatus .
900.00
1,900.00
Highway Department, Main St., 1st
6,000.00
Highway Department, Main St., 2nd
6,000.00
12,000.00
Water Department
8,000.00
Water meters, 1st
1,500.00
Water meters, 2nd
1,500.00
Main Street water main, 1st .
1,000.00
Main Street water main, 2nd .
1,000.00
$ 13,000.00
Total .
$ 42,900.00
Interest Account
18,700.00
$ 18,700.00
APPROPRIATIONS
Moderator
25.00
Selectmen .
1,100.00
Town Accountant
1,150.00
Treasurer
1,100.00
Collector of taxes
950.00
Assessors' Department
2,200.00
Finance Committee
65.00
Election and Registrars
1,200.00
Town Counsel
600.00
Town Hall
4,000.00
Vital Statistics
150.00
Police Department
10,475.00
Fire Department
16,500.00
Fire Alarm
1,200.00
Rifle range rental
550.00
Sealer of W. and M.
175.00
Moth Department .
6,000.00
Town Clerk
550.00
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Tree Warden Department
600.00
Forest Warden Department .
250.00
Fish and Game Warden
25.00
Board of Health
6,000.00
Sewer Department
1,800.00
Highway Department .
26,400.00
Poor Department
14,375.00
State Aid
3,500.00
Military Aid
300.00
Soldiers Relief
3,800.00
School Department
84,100.00
Library and Reading room
1,790.00
Park Department .
2,150.00
Reserve fund .
2,000.00
Insurance .
2,500.00
Miscellaneous account
3,800.00
Light Department
25,000.00
Cemetery Department
650.00
Water Department
53,441.25
Interest account
18,780.00
Bonds due 1915
29,900.00
Reimburse Treas. Department
236.66
Lowell Street special work .
2,000.00
Gas and Electric meter rental
1,404.00
New street lights .
800.00
Sweetser trust fund .
100.00
Screen on lake
25.00
Valuation list .
75.00
Memorial Day G. A. R. .
350.00
Memorial Day Spanish W. V.
50.00
Care of soldiers' graves .
100.00
July 4 Committee
500.00
Total .
334,791.91
State charges .
54,804.70
Grand total for 1915
$ 389,596.61
INCOME
Water Department total income .
43,322.67
Poor Department .
2,320.82
Highway Department .
851.10
Sewer Department
797.63
Library .
444.75
Moth Department .
56.01
School Department
2,301.95
Sealer of W. and M.
72.96
Cemetery
91.50
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
Licenses
317.00
Town Hall .
424.40
Fire Department
163.35
Park Department
120.00
Tax deeds .
649.71
Refund
20.15
Tax Cert. .
12.00
Sewer tax paid in full
27.00
Court fines
470.00
Wakefield estate
272.00
Interest
396.61
'Recording fees
100.26
Donation H. B. & W. Co
500.00
Sale of fire horses .
400.00
Milk Inspector Department .
27.00
Private work by Moth Department .
2,885.93
Sewer cards .
2,153.82
State of Massachusetts
18,764.64
Excise tax
3,456.53
$ 81,419.79
ABATEMENTS ON 1915 LEVY
Soldiers polls .
158.00
Soldiers' wives or widows
1,737.54
Widows and spinsters
1,170.69
Poll tax payers deceased .
10.00
Inability
25.20
Over valuation
1,038.91
Moth tax .
5.60
Sworn off and filed (personal)
1,624.03
$ 5,769.75
Re-assesed
497.63
PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM TAXATION
Baptist Society land and buildings . Episcopal Society land and buildings Rom. Cath. Society land and buildings Congregational Society, Greenwood. Methodist Society land and buildings Universalist Society land and buildings Mont. Chapel Soc. land and buildings Mass. Baptist S. S. Ass'n
$ 59,000.00
30,000.00
60,000.00
4,900.00
21,525.00
26,500.00
3,225.00
12,000.00
Young Men's Christian Ass'n
39,500.00
Home for Aged Women .
8,050.00
First Congregational Society
134,275.00
State Armory
54,500.00
Quannapowitt Agricultural Society .
25,000.00
$ 478,745.00
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REPORT OF OVERSEERS OF THE POOR
ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
School property
$ 339,483.00
Other buildings and land
414,950.00
Public grounds
62,000.00
Cemeteries
10,000.00
Other real estate .
162,000.00
Water works .
331,000.00
Fire apparatus
25,000.00
Trust funds
25,980.00
Sewer system .
332,500.00
Gas and Electric plant
267,400.00
Public Library
12,500.00
$1,982,813.00
Bonded debt
567,600.00
Assets above liabilities .
$1,415,213.00
For department expenses see Accountant's report.
SAMUEL T. PARKER, Chairman, GEORGE H. STOWELL, Sec'y, CHARLES A. CHENEY.
REPORT OF OVERSEERS OF THE POOR
The Overseers of the Poor herewith submit their report for the year 1915.
There are twelve inmates at the Home; five females and seven males, most of whom are quite feeble. The Home is in good con- dition and the inmates are well cared for by the superintendent and matron, Mr. and Mrs. George F. Holbrook.
HUGH CONNELL, Chairman,
ALBERT D. CATE, Sec'y, GEORGE E. ZWICKER.
REPORT OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Park Commissioners respectfully submits its an- nual report for the municipal year ending December 31st, 1915. Also the report of the Supervisor of the Bath House. The report of the Kosmos Club committee who furnished matrons for the Bath House on days set apart for its use by girls is also appended.
An addition to the holdings of the Park Department was made by the acceptance by the town of a small plot of land situated in Wakefield Park known as the "Park Oval." This is a very pretty plot, oval in shape, with several good-sized shade trees; also quite a large amount of well-rolled and seeded grass ground. With proper care this lot will make a valuable acquisition to the Department.
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
PARK AND COMMON
The improvements on the Park which were begun in the late fall of 1914 were completed in the early spring of 1915. A large part of the Park on the westerly and southerly sides was filled with several inches of loam and seeded to grass, and now is in excellent condition. The usual care and attention was given to the Park and Common and judging from the favorable expressions heard, merited the approval of our citizens.
The Board was fortunate in securing several loads of excellent sand which was placed on the children's beach. Owing to the ex- cessive rainfall during July and August the beach was not used quite . as much as in former years.
No attempt was made to improve conditions along Lakeside, as the finances of the Department would not admit of the outlay re- quired. The Commissioners have recommended $300 in their esti- mate of permanent improvements for 1916. The same to be ex- pended at Lakeside to put that portion of the Park in a more credit- able condition. The mall of the Common is now and has been for two or more years a source of inconvenience to the people who use it. After heavy or even moderate rainfall, large quantities of water coming down Park and Bryant streets, overflow Main street onto the Common, covering the concrete walk and adjacent grass ground with several inches of water, mud and slime, many times making the mall impassable. Some attempt should be made to remedy this nuisance, and the Commissioners will cheerfully co-operate with the Street Department to improve present conditions. The trees on both the Common and Park receive the attention of the Moth Depart- ment in their warfare against the Gypsy and Brown Tailed Moth. Whether the Leopard Moth has infested the trees to any extent time alone can demonstrate.
CHURCH STREET LOT
No appropriation having been made by the town for this pur- pose at the annual meeting in March, the Commissioners did not feel justified in diverting other funds for this purpose. The grass was cut on the land adjoining the Congregational church, and for several rods bordering the Old Cemetery. Considerable filling will be required to put this lot in proper condition.
HART'S HILL RESERVATION
The town is again indebted to its esteemed fellow citizen, Mr. John J. Round, for another manifestation of his liberality and public spiritedness in the construction of a fine stone-faced and cement-
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REPORT OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
capped wall extending along the entire frontage of Charles Street; also broad cement steps leading into the Reservation from that street. This has made a great improvement in the appearance of both the Reservation and the street. The Main street portion was kept in good condition through the season. No attempt was made to continue the driveway, or to build paths to the summit. Each year an increase is noted of the number of visitors to this attractive Reservation, and as the population of the town increases and the attractiveness of "Hart's Hill" is more widely known a large number will be attracted to it.
The Commissioners at this time are not disposed to recommend any special improvements on the Reservation. There may be some loss among the evergreen trees which were set out, some a year ago and others early in the spring, but this contingency can be provided for from the $400 for miscellaneous expenses recommended by the Commissioners.
THE JUNCTION LOT
Considerable attention was given to improving the appearance of this lot and the driveways. For a small park this has few equals in this vicinity. The shrubbery stood the severity of the winter weather, and came along in good shape during the spring and summer. Provisions should be made for a water connection, as during a dry season the grass plot would suffer greatly. The residents of the Junction district are justly proud of their Park, as evidenced by the generosity of Mr. William C. Strong of No. 9 Nahant street, who fur- nished free of cost to the town, nearly 10 cords of excellent stable manure which was spread on this lot late in the fall. The Park Commissioners take this opportunity to express their appreciation of Mr. Strong's liberality and commendable public spiritedness.
THE BATH HOUSE
No improvements of importance were made on the Bath House during the year, although many are needed. Mr. W. H. Danks was appointed Supervisor and performed the duties appertaining to the position to the satisfaction of the Commissioners and to the patrons of the Bath House. The Kosmos Club again furnished matrons on Wednesdays-the day set apart for the exclusive use of the Bath House by girls and young women. Very few complaints were re- ceived compared with previous years regarding annoyances to the residents of that locality, and the few received were quickly remedied. Attention is called to the report of the Supervisor, also that of the Kosmos Club committee.
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
BAND CONCERTS
There were six concerts given during the summer, three by the town and three furnished by the state. These concerts were greatly enjoyed by the townspeople as well as from the adjoining towns, an average of five thousand people attending each concert.
The Park Commissioners believe that these concerts are a good advertisement for the town. and have recommended that the town appropriate money for the same next year.
FINANCIAL
The amount available for the Park Department in 1915 was: Town appropriation $2,150.00 Income from trust funds . 120.00 $2,270.00 All of which was expended.
The estimate for 1916 submitted to the Town Accountant Dec. 21st, 1915, was as follows:
PARK DEPARTMENT
Requirements
Care of Park and Common
Hart's Hill Reservation
Junction Lot
Church Street Lot
Wakefield Park Oval .
$1,000.00
Water for three fountains
225.00
Bath House
350.00
Three Band Concerts .
275.00
Income from trust funds
120.00
Miscellaneous
400.00 $2,370.00
PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS
Grading and filling at Lakeside .
$
300.00
Repairs on Rockery, Fountain and Basin
100.00
$
400.00
$2,770.00
Respectfully submitted, EUGENE S. HINCKLEY, Chairman, ARTHUR P. KNIGHT, GEORGE W. ABBOTT, Sec'y.
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REPORT OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
To the Board of Park Commissioners.
As Supervisor of the Bath House, I beg leave to submit the following report.
Work was started June 14th, arranging, clearing, painting and a number of inside and outside repairs, along with cleaning and im- proving the general outside appearance of the beach and its sur- roundings.
The bath house officially opened June 17th, as has been the custom in previous years, although the boys took advantage of its shelter in great numbers before this.
With the opening, I organized classes, teaching in four periods: early morning and afternoon, with the advanced, diving and perfect- ing of strokes; later morning and afternoon with those that could not swim. The result was that 70 learned to swim, 120 acknowl- edged as swimmers.
The girls were treated in the same way, although they only had one day (Wednesday) of the week, 70 learned to swim, 33 acknowl- edged as swimmers.
At this time for those who take advantage of the short time, I wish to recommend more time for the girls, say one or two morn- ings more a week.
The attendance was inspiring, even on cold, rainy days the bath house was filled to its capacity, saying nothing of the bright warm days, when the floor, walls, and even the piazza and green outside was covered with clothes, making a total attendance of 9,088 for the season and an average of 142 a day (boys only). Girls' total was 1,909 with 191 a day average, making a grand total attendance of 10,997.
The safety first and care for others method was followed, with the good result of no accidents the entire season.
Nearing the end of the season when tests were taken, and ribbons awarded to the three classes, we had 70 learned to swim 60 feet; 102 took the intermediate test of 50 yards, dive from raft; 31 took the advanced test of one mile, 25 yards on back and front and back dive. Girls: 70 learned to swim 60 feet; 47 intermediates of 50 yards, dive from raft; 2 advanced test, making a total of 320 rib- bons awarded.
I wish to recommend the bath house being opened in the evening, also on Sundays, to accommodate those who do not get a chance to cool off during the day, (the working men).
I also wish to extend my gratitude to the ladies of the Kosmos Club, especially the ladies who acted as matrons, in every detail and to whom I owe my thanks.
Respectfully submitted,
W. H. DANKS.
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
REPORT OF COMMITTEE FOR GIRLS' DAY AT BATH HOUSE
To the Board of Park Commissioners.
Dear Sirs :- A committee from the Kosmos Club had charge of the bathing for girls at the bath house last summer. Two matrons had charge each week.
The bath house was open for the girls on Wednesdays from July 7 to September 8. There were 1200 who took advantage of the privilege-an average of 120 each time.
An awning was generously provided by a member of the Kosmos Club and greatly appreciated by the committee.
Respectfully submitted,
MRS. C. B. HALL, Chairman,
MRS. C. E. MONTAGUE,
MRS. W. B. WILEY,
MRS. A. C. WISWALL,
MRS. E. S. JONES.
TAX COLLECTOR'S STATEMENT
TAX OF 1913
Uncollected balance Jan. 1, 1915 $ 37,633.59
Re-assessed by Assessors
25.16
Received as interest .
2,841.46 $ 40,500.21
Paid Town Treasurer
38,560.36
Abated by Assessors
1,939.85
40,500.21
TAX OF 1914
Uncollected balance Jan. 1, 1915 .
118,146.71
Re-assessed by Assessors
78.16
Received as Interest .
1,976.08
120,200.95
Paid Town Treasurer
73,255.00
Abated by Assessors
4,697.12
77,952.12
Balance uncollected Jan. 1, 1916
$ 42,248.83
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TAX COLLECTOR'S STATEMENT
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TAX OF 1915
Total amount assessed
323,025.63
Bank Tax
3,452.40
St. R. R. Excise Tax
3,346.88
Received as Interest
82.50 329.907.41
Paid Town Treasurer
204,125.52
Abated by Assessors
6,189.03 210,314.55
Balance uncollected Jan. 1, 1916
$ 119,592.86
RENWICK RD., ASHLAND ST. AND OVERLOOK RD. SEWER
Balance uncollected Jan. 1, 1915
135.21
Received as interest .
12.03 147.24
Paid Town Treasurer
147.24
ARMORY STREET SEWER
Balance uncollected Jan. 1, 1915
2,006.44
Balance uncollected Jan. 1, 1916 2,006.44
ELM STREET SEWER
Balance uncollected Jan. 1, 1915
508.17
Balance uncollected Jan. 1, 1916 .
508.17
FRANKLIN STREET SEWER TAX
Balance uncollected Jan. 1, 1915
321.35
Balance uncollected Jan. 1, 1916
321.35
GOULD AND BYRON STREET SEWER TAX
Balance uncollected Jan. 1, 1915
2,871.39
Apportioned by Sewer Commiss'n'rs 1,638.84
Balance uncollected 1,232.55
PARK AVENUE AND STEDMAN STREET SEWER TAX
Total amount assessed
4,190.48 4,190.48
Abated by Sewer Commissioners
273.00
Paid Town Treasurer
406.58 679.58
Balance uncollected
$ 3,510.90
SEWER APPORTIONMENTS PAID IN FULL
Paid Town Treasurer
54.44
CHARLES E. WALTON, Collector.
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
SIXTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE WAKEFIELD WATER AND SEWERAGE BOARD
The annual report of the Wakefield Water and Sewerage Board is herewith presented, including the thirteenth annual report of the Water Department and the sixteenth annual report of the Sewer Department.
The appropriations of $18,000 for maintenance and $4,000 for construction have been carefully expended and a balance of $1,100 returns to the town.
Several improvements have been made to the pumping machin- ery, notably the new governor valves ,which protect the pumps from injury. by racing when breaks in the pipe lines occur, and also when hydrants are opened suddenly for fire and other purposes.
The department has purchased a light Henderson Bros. truck, which will replace some of the teams now in use, and enable the department to respond more promptly when breaks in mains and services occur, thus better protecting the town and citizens from · damage, also saving a considerable waste of water.
The apparent success of our neighboring town of Reading in deep boring for an additional supply of water should be of great interest to this board and to our citizens generally. It is the purpose of the board to carefully note the results of the continuation of this work.
SEWER DEPARTMENT Maintenance
Appropriation .
$ 800.00
Expended for labor and materials
754.13
Unexpended balance . .
45.87
Connections
Appropriations
$ 1,000.00
Expended for labor and materials
$686.70
Stock on hand last year .
238.64
925.34
Stock on hand
73.40
851.94
Credit by cash received :
851.94
Unexpended balance
$ 1,000.00
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REPORT OF WATER AND SEWERAGE BOARD
Construction
Appropriations for Park avenue, Dell avenue and Stedman street $ 5,151.94 Expended for labor and materials . 3,970.21
Unexpended balance . Connections
1,081.73
Applications for house connections,
to date
773
Number of connections made
745
Number of connections during year
28
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WATER DEPARTMENT
Annual Financial Statement
Receipts:
From water rates
$ 41,733.65
Services
860.27
Rents
240.00
Totals Receipts
42,833.92
Expenditures :
By maintenance
17,021.35
Proportion of fire insurance
156.93
Commissioners' salaries
266.67
Construction
3,218.42
Bonds (Town Treasurer)
13,000.00
Interest (Town Treasurer)
8,841.25
Expenses of year 1915 .
42,504.62
Unpaid bills, insufficient appro-
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