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During the year the department has assembled two steel flag poles and erected the same, one for the Park Dept. at the Moulton Playground, and one at the Green- wood School for that Department. Another assembled by other persons, was erected by this Department at the Lafayette Building.
During the year three of the employees have been retired on pension. Patrick J. Desmond, who has served the department for over forty-five years, James Galvin and James H. Draper. All of these were seventy years old, and all faithful and efficient workmen during their years of service.
The financial statement follows:
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BALANCE SHEET AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1939 ASSETS
PLANT INVESTMENTS
Gas Department (Schedule A) $361,824.24
Electric Dept. (Schedule B) 372,183.47
General Equip't (Schedule C)
20,547.42
Unfinished Construction
359.03
TOTAL
$754,914.16
CURRENT ASSETS
Operation Fund
$ 29,565.41
Depreciation Fund
31,563.22
Office Fund
400.00
Special Deposits
44,262.78
Accounts Receivable
23,177.40
Materials and Supplies
28,608.06
TOTAL
157,576.87
PREPAID ACCOUNTS
Insurance
$ 1,190.55
Interest
127.50
TOTAL
1,318.05
TOTAL ASSETS
$913,809.08
LIABILITIES AND SURPLUS
BONDS PAYABLE
$ 39,000.00
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Consumers' Deposits
$ 44,262.78
Matured Interest
1,663.22
TOTAL
45,926.00
ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Interest on Bonds 591.73
APPROPRIATED SURPLUS
Loans Repayment $434,300.00
Appropriation for Construction
Repayment 51,632.86
TOTAL SURPLUS (Schedule D)
485,932.86
342,358.49
TOTAL LIABILITIES and SURPLUS
$913,809.08
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STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSE GAS DEPARTMENT
INCOME FROM SALE OF GAS
Regular meters
$100,183.72
Prepay meters
1,822.06
Municipal meters
395.04
Minimum bills
265.52
Total Sales
$102,666.34
DEDUCT-OPERATING EXPENSES
Gas purchased
$ 46,517.25
Distribution
18,977.70
Commercial
5,935.24
New Business
263.81
General
9,147.16
Depreciation
13,614.75
Total Operating Expense
94,455.91
OPERATING INCOME
$ 8,210.43
ADD-OTHER INCOME
Merchandise and Jobbing
77.62
Interest on Bank Balances
481.96
559.58
GROSS INCOME
$ 8,770.01
DEDUCT OTHER EXPENSE
Interest on Bonds
$ 481.22
Interest on Consumers' Deposits
660.23
Bad Debts
324.44
1,465.89
NET INCOME TO SURPLUS
(Schedule D)
$ 7,304.12
STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSE ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
INCOME FROM SALE OF ELECTRICITY
Commercial Lighting
$157,260.05
Commercial Power
40,471.98
Municipal Power
7,552.76
Municipal Lighting
3,812.10
Street Lighting
20,137.36
Minimum Bills
317.12
Total Sales
$229,551.37
DEDUCT OPERATING EXPENSES
Energy purchased
$ 95,379.43
Distribution
33,458.51
Utilization
6,276.29
Commercial
9,667.44
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New Business
1,058.59
General
13,619.14
Depreciation
36,069.70
Total Operating Expense
$195,529.10
OPERATING INCOME
$ 34,022.27
ADD-OTHER INCOME
Merchandise and Jobbing
$ 21.73
Interest on Bank Balances
481.96
503.69
GROSS INCOME
$ 34,525.96
DEDUCT-OTHER EXPENSES
Interest on Bonds
$ 1,326.51
Interest on Consumers' Deposits
973.26
Bad Debts
190.33
2,490.10
NET INCOME TO SURPLUS (Schedule D)
$ 32,035.86
PLANT INVESTMENTS GAS DEPARTMENT-SCHEDULE A
Land
$ 6,591.75
Structures
19,734.67
Boiler Plant Equipment
1,638.53
Engines
2,192.69
Miscellaneous Equipment
1,915.55
Street Mains
265,860.81
Services
28,884.95
Meters
27,612.89
Meter Installations
7,392.40
Total per Balance Sheet
$361,824.24
ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT-SCHEDULE B
Land
$ 213.57
Structures
16,422.53
Substation Equipment
34,240.41
Poles, Fixtures and Overhead Equipment
61,221.26
Underground Conduits
128,628.66
Underground Conductors
49,758.33
Meters
16,030.37
Meter Installations
10,103.31
Transformers
22,886.09
Transformer Installations
2,551.01
Street Lighting Equipment
30,127.93
Total per Balance Sheet
$372,183.47
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GENERAL EQUIPMENT-SCHEDULE C
Office Furniture and Equipment
$ 3,789.46
Automobiles 3,327.25
Laboratory Equipment
1,480.40
Miscellaneous Equipment
11,950.31
Total per Balance Sheet
$ 20,547.42
SURPLUS as of DECEMBER 31, 1939 SCHEDULE D CREDITS
Balance, January 1, 1939
$329,522.13
Profit from Electric Operations
32,035.86
Profit from Gas Operations 7,304.12
Adjustment-Liability Insurance
216.37
Total Credits
$369,078.48
DEBITS
Bonds Retired
$ 10,000.00
Property Abandoned
360.52
Cash-Returned to the Town
15,805.97
Refunds
553.50
Total Debits 26,719.99
SURPLUS, DECEMBER 31, 1939
per BALANCE SHEET
$342,358.49
COST OF GAS
Cost in Holder
$ 46,517.25
Cost in Holder per M. Cu. Ft.
.60
Average Selling Price
1.378
Average Cost Delivered
1.313
Total Gas Purchased-cubic feet
77,445,184
Total Gas Sold-cubic feet
74,562,100
COST OF ELECTRICITY
Cost on Switchboard
$95,379.43
Cost on Switchboard-per K.W.H.
.0129
Average Selling Price per K.W.H.
.0342
Average Cost Delivered per K.W.H.
.0305
Total Electricity Purchased-K.W.H.'s
7,378,158
Total Electricity Sold-K.W.H.'s 6,714,490
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Fire Alarm, Police and Traffic Signals
To the Municipal Light Commissioners,
Town of Wakefield, Massachusetts. Gentlemen:
The Fire Alarm, Police and Traffic Signal systems have been operating satisfactorily during the past year with no serious outages in any one system.
Two new fire alarm boxes have been put in commis- sion, one at Chestnut and Emerson Sts., and one at Chestnut and Stedman Sts. The replacements were re-numbered and placed farther out, one at Outlook Road and the other at Strathmore Road.
Some repairs were made to the steam whistle at the Heywood-Wakefield Plant on account of piping. The pressure of the air tanks at the Works was reduced from ninety pounds to fifty pounds to conform with recent State requirements for compressed air containers, also to avoid substantial costs of changes should the high pressure have been maintained.
The experiment of operating the talking circuit of the police system on the trickle charging device, instead of on the battery, is believed to be working satisfactorily.
Minor repairs have been made to the mechanical parts of the traffic signals in all three locations. These have been of minor importance and the signal has not been out of service more than one-half day in any case.
Respectfully submitted, SAMUEL H. BROOKS,
Superintendent.
January 3, 1940.
30th Annual Report of the Wakefield Water and Sewerage Board
During the year 1939, the Water Department found it necessary to maintain unusual activities due to de- mands upon the Department in two major classes. One . of these was the highly important substitution of cast
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iron pipe for water mains, where cement lined pipe mains had been in constant use for over fifty years and had reached the limit of its service.
In special town meeting on July 10, 1939, the voters authorized the Board to establish a working fund of $50,000.00 to be used for the sole purpose of relaying mains with cast iron pipe of appropriate sizes in such streets where prompt action was needed to do away with the weakened and wornout cement-lined pipe. The money for this working fund was obtained through Bond Issue at very low interest rate and it has been expended in such manner as to afford means for employment of able-bodied men from Welfare Department and Sol- diers' Relief, thus easing the Town Treasury to the extent of approximately $12,000.00. Right here we avail ourselves of the opportunity to commend the workers for very efficient results, the several sections of this relay- ing project being finished in quick time, causing but minimum annoyance and inconvenience to the residents, from whom many expressions of thanks have been re- ceived.
On September 25th, in special town meeting, the Board received authority to borrow $5,000.00 to be used in new construction of mains in Outlook Road, Pine Hill Circle, and Keeling Road, and this also was obtained at low interest rate.
Our people are aware of the fact that new residential development in Wakefield during the year 1939 was highly active and this is the second of the major prob- lems of the Department. It is very evident that the year 1940 will witness a continuation of new building plan- ning, and it follows, of course, that we will be called upon to supply water and sewer service. Ways and means must be found to keep step with heavy calls for such service and at the same time, we must give most careful consideration to the continued need of relaying of mains where evidence is shown of the termination of the life of original cement-lined pipe. These two classes, unless all indications fail, can mean but one thing and that is, a steady growth in population and property valuation, and a very active year in the Public Utilities Departments of our town.
We urge all citizens to note the Annual Report of the Department Superintendent, which report shows in clear detail, the operation of the Department during the year 1939.
There can be no denial of the fact that our supply of water from the Nahant Street driven wells is a very
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valuable asset to all our people. In dry seasons, such as prevailed in the summer and fall of 1939, we can confi- dently rely upon these wells and we fully realize the importance of this section of the Department's water supply. Very careful attention on the part of the Com- missioners and Superintendent leading to increased sup- ply from additional wells is ever before us.
Income and outlay during the year 1939 were:
Receipts
Water Rates
$69,877.42
Hydrant Rental
9,000.00
Services
3,092.77
Construction
897.43
Turn Ons
127.00
Summons
178.80
All Other
108.36
$83,281.78
Expenditures
Maintenance
$60,187.75
Bonds Retired
14,000.00
Interest
3,631.25
Commissioners' Salaries
300.00
Water Rate Refunds
100.10
Services-Refunds
1.66
$78,220.76
Credit Balance
5,061.02
$83,281.78
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM B. STANTIAL
SIDNEY F. ADAMS
GEORGE O. SHELDON
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
To the Water and Sewerage Board:
I respectfully submit the following report for the year ending December 31, 1939:
WATER CONSTRUCTION
Outlook Road, from Strathmore Road westerly, 280 feet of 8-inch cast iron pipe.
Outlook Road, 1,500 feet of 6-inch cast iron pipe.
Howard Street, from Flint Street southerly to dead end, 233 feet of 6-inch cast iron pipe.
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Hope Terrace, from Lowell Street northerly to dead end, 74 feet of 2-inch copper tubing.
Terrace Court, from Gladstone Street northerly to dead end, 187 feet of 2-inch copper tubing.
Pine Hill Circle, from Elm Street westerly to dead end, 876 feet of 6-inch cast iron pipe. .
Crest Road, Greenwood, from Essex Street southerly to opposite house of Higgins, 159 feet, 6 inches of 1-inch copper tubing.
Lowell Street, from Walton Lane easterly to dead end, 156 feet of 8-inch cast iron pipe.
Walton Lane, from dead end southerly to new dead end, 36 feet of 6-inch cast iron pipe.
Keeling Road, from Lowell Street northerly to dead end, 433 feet of 6-inch cast iron pipe.
Orchard Avenue, from Hillis Avenue northerly to dead end, 100 feet of 6-inch cast iron pipe.
W. P. A. PROJECTS
Eastern Avenue, from dead end easterly to Vernon Street, 412 feet of 6-inch cast iron pipe.
Vale Road, from Essex Street, southerly to dead end, 481 feet of 6-inch cast iron pipe.
WATER RECONSTRUCTION-1939
The following streets were relaid under au hority of Article 7 of the special town meeting of July 10, 1939, whereby $50,000.00 was appropriated for main pipe re- construction.
Main Street, from Greenwood Bridge southerly to Greenwood Street, 2,817 feet of 12-inch cast iron pipe.
Charles Street, from Main Street easterly to Birch Hill Avenue, 920 feet of 8-inch cast iron pipe.
Birch Hill Avenue, from Charles Street northerly to Nahant Street, 585 feet of 8-inch cast iron pipe.
Albion Street, from Main Street westerly to North Ave- nue, 1,300 feet of 8-inch cast iron pipe.
Albion Street, from North Avenue westerly to Lake Street, 698 feet of 12-inch cast iron pipe.
Lake Street, from Albion Street southerly, 62 feet of 12-inch cast iron pipe.
Chestnut Street, from Main Street westerly to North Avenue, 1,461 feet of 8-inch cast iron pipe.
West Chestnut Street, from railroad crossing westerly to Cedar Street, 971 feet of 8-inch cast iron pipe.
Common Street, from Lafayette Street to Church Street, 490 feet of 8-inch cast iron pipe.
Lafayette Street, from Main Street westerly to Com-
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mon Street, 120 feet of 12-inch cast iron pipe, also 60 feet of 8-inch cast iron pipe.
The cost of relaying the following street was taken from the Water Maintenance Account.
Avon Street, from Main Street westerly to North Ave- nue, 1,400 feet of 8-inch cast iron pipe.
NEW HYDRANTS-1939
Outlook Road, opposite house of Heywood, 5-inch Corey hydrant.
Outlook Road, opposite house of McCarthy, 5-inch Corey hydrant.
Main Street, at Greenwood Bridge, 5-inch Corey hy- drant.
Main Street, opposite No. 765, 5-inch Corey hydrant.
Pine Hill Circle, near house of Ericksson, 5-inch Corey hydrant.
Murray Street, corner West Chestnut Street, 5-inch Corey hydrant.
Lowell Street, opposite Walton Lane, 5-inch Corey hydrant.
Avon Street, opposite No. 20, 5-inch Corey hydrant.
RELOCATED HYDRANTS-1939
Hydrant No. 68 on Lowell Street corner Salem Street, moved to south side of Salem Street, opposite No. 237.
Hydrant No. 210 on Chestnut Street opposite house of Blank, moved 19 feet easterly.
Hydrant No. 133 on Main Street, opposite Forest Street, moved to opposite side of street.
Hydrant No. 132 on Main Street, opposite No. 712, moved 42 feet northerly.
Hydrant No. 249 on West Chestnut Street opposite house of Kelley, moved 90 feet westerly.
Hydrant No. 214 on Avon Street, opposite No. 28 moved to opposite No. 35.
HYDRANTS BROKEN BY AUTOMOBILES-1939
Valley Street, opposite Hart Street.
Cedar Street, corner Prospect Street.
SERVICES
New services laid this year 80
Services relaid during the year 99
Number of feet of pipe laid on public land 2,093 ft .- 8-in.
Number of feet of pipe laid on private land 2,660 ft .- 6-in.
Number of feet of pipe relaid on public land 2,735 ft .- 3-in. Number of feet of pipe relaid on private land 1,966 ft .- 8-in. Services relaid from main to street line due
to street rebuilding
293 ft .- 4-in.
MAIN BREAKS-1939
Date 1939
TIME
SIZE
LOCATION
CAUSE
Water Off
Water On
January
16
8.30 A. M.
3.05 P. M.
8-in. C.I.
Bay State Rd., 60 feet east of Main St. Main St., opposite No. 810
February
7
3.25 P. M.
12.40 A. M.
6-in. Cem.
February
14
3.15 P. M.
10.10 P. M.
12-in. Cem.
Albion St., corner Foundry St.
March
3
10.10 A. M.
6.25 P. M.
6-in Cem.
Greenwood Ave., opposite No. 80
April
10
1.00 P. M.
3.55 P. M.
6-in Cem.
Pitman Ave., opposite Madison Ave.
May
31
2.45 P. M.
3.55 P. M.
6-in Cem.
Greenwood Ave., corner Francis Ave.
June
13
1.00 P. M.
4.35 P. M.
6-in Cem.
June
29
11.45 A. M.
11.50 A. M.
8-in. C.I.
July
6
10.00 A. M.
11.30 A. M.
8-in. C.I.
Chestnut St., opposite No. 27 Salem St., opposite Lynbrook House Bay State Rd. at Dead End
.
August 22
7.25 P. M.
11.05 P. M.
6-in. Cem.
September 22
9.50 A. M.
4.55 P. M.
6-in. Cem.
November 18
10.15 A. M.
12.20 P. M.
2-in. G.W.I.
December 5
1.30 P. M.
2.15 P. M.
2-in. G.W.I.
Stark Ave., opposite house of Foster
Rust Hole Old Age
December 17
2.10 P. M.
6.30 P. M.
6-in. Cem.
Avon St., opposite No. 37
December 18
11.30 A. M.
3.30 P. M.
6-in. Cem.
Old Age
December 21
9.55 A. M.
4.05 P. M.
6-in. Cem.
Avon St., opposite No. 29 Greenwood Ave., opposite No. 74
Old Age
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Cracked Pipe Old Age' Old Age Old Age Pick Hole by WPA - Municipal Light Dept. Project Pick Hole by WPA - Municipal Light Dept. Project Old Age Joint Leak Thread on blow- off pipe stripped Old Age Old Age Old Age
Avon St., opposite No. 32 Main St., opposite Classen's Garage Herbert St., corner Bennett St.
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PUMPING RECORDS By Gallons
1939
1938 Crystal Lake
1938 Driven Wells
1939 Crystal Lake
Driven Wells
Jan.
21,235,000
21,545,000
Feb.
19,295,000
20,035,000
Mar.
19,835,000
1,007,500
21,065,000
Apr.
16,645,000
3,014,375
19,655,000
May
20,495,000
20,960,000
June
21,465,000
21,760,000
July
22,700,000
23,005,000
3,761,100
Aug.
24,815,000
138,125
15,845,000
11,347,500
Sept.
12,180,000
10,270,000
16,975,000
8,619,000
Oct.
21,920,000
14,220,000
11,232,000
Nov.
20,085,000
14,530,000
8,030,100
Dec.
21,480,000
18,630,000
3,842,700
242,150,000
14,430,000
228,225,000
46,832,400
Total Pumped, 1938
256,580,000 gallons
Total Pumped, 1939
275,057,400 gallons
Average daily consumption, 1938
702,959 gallons
Average daily consumption, 1939
753,582 gallons
Average daily per capita of estimated population, 1938
41.4 gallons
Average daily per capita of estimated
population, 1939
44.4 gallons
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PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS
During the summer months, standpipe No. 1, located on Green Street, Stoneham, received two coats of paint, inside and out. The roof was repaired where necessary and a new concrete apron was installed at the base of the standpipe to protect the foundation from the ele- ments. Also, the main discharge pipe inside the stand- pipe was rebolted at the time of painting. The No. 2 standpipe, located on Sidney Street, Hart's Hill, received two coats of paint on the outside of the metal roof.
The floor, pumps, and motors at the Broadway Pump- ing Station received two coats of paint, greatly improv- ing the appearance thereof.
The plastered ceiling over the boiler room at the Broadway Pumping Station, which was built in 1883, became very dangerous during the year, due to falling plaster. It was found necessary to remove the entire ceiling and install a new one with wire laths. At the time this work was done, a brick fire-stop was installed under the roof between the boiler room and the pump-
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ing station, thereby greatly reducing the possibility of a fire spreading from the boiler room to the pumping station or vice-versa. After this work was completed, the walls of the pumping station and the equipment received two coats of paint, which greatly improved the appearance of the boiler room.
By vote of the town, an oil burner was installed in the heating apparatus in the filter house on Broadway and, so far, has proved to be very efficient.
On November 7, 1939, the Honorable Board of Select- men granted the Water and Sewer Department the use of Room No. 8 in the Town Hall. This new room is a valued addition to the Water and Sewer Department.
It was found necessary during the late fall to remove the sand and gravel from ten of the driven wells. This greatly improved the supply of water from that source.
WATER SUPPLY
Crystal Lake, Wakefield's water supply, is, at the pres- ent time, 47 inches below high water mark. From July 7 to December 16 water was pumped continuously from the driven wells supply.
FILTRATION PLANT
The filtration plant has produced water of an excel- lent quality.
GRAVITY SEWER SYSTEM
The gravity sewer system of the town has received the usual attention during the year and the entire system has been brushed at least once, and parts that were in- fested with roots have been brushed more often. Man- hole covers and frames have been replaced where worn or broken.
LOW LEVEL SEWER SYSTEM
The low level sewer system and pumping station has, as in the past, given excellent service. The slip rings on the motors have been trued up and slight repairs have been made on the wiring at the station. The woodwork of the exterior of the station received two coats of paint. Otherwise, no extensive repairs have been made.
MAIN STREET SEWER EJECTOR STATION
The Main Street sewer ejector station has been in operation now for more than two years and has given satisfactory results. No extensive repairs have been made at this station.
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CRYSTAL LAKE PARK SEWER
The Crystal Lake Park sewer project is the only sewer construction work done during the year. This project is not complete, but, in all probability, will be com- pleted in the early fall of 1940.
SEWER CONNECTIONS
Applications for house connections to date 1,989
Number of connections made 1,879
Number of connections made during year 51
Number of connections waiting
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SUMMARY OF WATER STATISTICS FOR THE YEAR 1939
WAKEFIELD WATER WORKS Middlesex County
TOWN OF WAKEFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS
Population 16,494 Area of town 4,568 acres
Date of Construction, 1883, by Wakefield Water Company. Source of Supply:
Crystal Lake.
Driven Wells.
Mode of supply: Pumping through distribution system to standpipes.
Standpipe Capacity:
No. 1-Located on Green Street, Stoneham-565,485 gallons.
No. 2 .- Located on Sidney Street, Wakefield-651,817 gallons.
Type of Purification:
Aeration.
Slow sand filters.
Chlorination.
Population :
Regularly supplied within town
16,374
Regularly supplied outside town
7.0
Total population supplied Consumption :
16,444
Measured by Venturi Meter
228,225,000 gallons
Measured by displacement of pump pistons Builder of Pumping Machinery:
46,832,400 gallons
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HIGH LIFT PUMP
A. Knowles Steam Pump Company-one 10-in. x 19-in. by 11-in. x 27-in. duplex compound condensing steam pump. Capacity 1.8 million gallons per twenty-four hours.
HIGH LIFT PUMP No. 1
B. Goulds' Pumps, Incorporated-one single stage cen- trifugal pump, direct connected to 150 horse power, 550 volt, three phase slip ring motor, capacity 2.5 million gallons for twenty-four hours.
HIGH LIFT PUMP No. 2
C. Goulds' Pumps, Incorporated-one single stage cen- trifugal pump, direct connected to 150 horse power, 550 volt, three phase slip ring motor, capacity 2.5 million gallons for twenty-four hours.
LOW LIFT PUMP NO. 1
D. Goulds' Pumps Incorporated-one single stage cen- trifugal pump, direct connected to 15 horse power, 550 volts, three phase slip ring motor, capacity 2.5 million gallons for twenty-four hours.
LOW LIFT PUMP No. 2
E. Goulds' Pumps, Incorporated-one single stage cen- trifugal pump, direct connected to 15 horse power, 550 volts, three phase slip ring motor, capacity 2.5 million gallons for twenty-four hours.
Total station capacity-6.8 million gallons per day
Purification statistics:
Installed: 1927
Type of treatment:
Aeration. Slow sand filters.
Capacity of filters: 2.5 million gallons per twenty-four hours.
Kind of chemical applied: Liquid chlorine applied to filtered water.
Distribution System.
Range in pressure in center of town, 80-90 pounds. Kind of pipe:
Cast iron.
Wrought iron.
Cement lined sheet iron.
Sizes: 2 inch to 20 inch.
Extended during the year-4,927 feet.
Total now in use-56.77 miles.
Number of hydrants. added-8.
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Number of hydrants in use-368.
Number of stop gates in use-758. Range of pressure on mains-26 pounds to 115 pounds. Total number of service taps-4,055. Number of service taps now in use-3,855. Percent of active services metered-99.4%.
In conclusion, I wish to extend my sincere thanks to each and every member of the Department for co-opera- tion in all emergencies during the year.
I also extend my thanks to the heads and members of the various town departments for their support and co- operation during the year.
Respectfully submitted, MORRISON MERRILL, Superintendent.
Report of Town Treasurer
To the Citizens of Wakefield:
I herewith present my report for the fiscal year end- ing December 31, 1939:
TRUST FUNDS
The Trust Funds and available income balances now in my hands are as follows:
Principal Income of Fund Available
Cornelius Sweetser Lecture Fund
$ 10,000.00
Cornelius Sweetser Lecture
Guarantee Fund
2,742.08
John Gould Aborn Library Fund
1,689.26
Cyrus G. Beebe Library Fund
2,000.00
Frederic Beebe Library Fund
1,000.00
Robert Parker Dolbeare Fund
500.00
Willard Donnell Library Fund
500.00
Milledge Elliot Library Fund
1,000.00
Reverend Thomas Albert Emerson Library Fund 500.00
Flint Memorial Library Fund
1,000.00
Merrill W. Gove Library Fund
500.00
Melvin J. Hill Library Fund
500.00
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Dr. Francis P. Hurd Library Fund
2,500.00
Franklin Poole Library Fund 500.00
Mary H. Pratt Library Fund
200.00
Cyrus Wakefield Library Fund
500.00
Mary E. Aborn Park Fund
5,000.00
Nancy White Park Fund
1,000.00
Reverend Thomas Albert Emerson
High School Fund
1,000.00 $
590.06
Nancy White Hurd School Fund
500.00
22.68
Jonathan Nichols Temperance Fund
1,000.00
411.39
Annie L. Cox Prize for Advancement in Design Fund
100.00
28.02
Annie L. Cox Scholarship Fund for Italian Students
5,000.00
595.86
Mary Lizzie Smith Fund for care
of Old Cannon on Common
100.00
13.59
Gad and Clarissa Chandler Carter Burial Lot Fund in Old Cemetery
200.00
53.43
Adams Coburn Burial Lot Fund in Old Cemetery
100.00
4.53
Ezra Eaton Burial Lot Fund in Old Cemetery
100.00
15.06
Reverend Thomas Albert Emerson Old Cemetery Fund
1,000.00
28,37
Levi Flanders Burial Lot Fund in Old Cemetery
100.00
3.38
Flint Old Burial Ground Fund
2,000.00
105.31
Dr. John Hart Burial Lot Fund in Old Cemetery
200.00
28.73
Harry E. Haskell Burial Lot Fund in Old Cemetery
100.00
2.83
Oliver Burial Lot Fund in Old Cemetery
50.00
4.57
Stimpson Family Burial Lot Fund in Old Cemetery
200.00
28.56
Clarissa E. Swain Burial Lot Fund in Old Cemetery
500.00
90.18
Elizabeth Stout Burial Lot Fund in Old Cemetery
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