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Thomas J. Dignan Navy
Douglas Martin
Coast Guard
Richard McGrail Army
J. Henry Morgan
Coast Guard
Thomas Hennessy
Army
John W. MacGillivray, Jr. Army
There are now seven employees from this department in the service, Ralph Turner having joined the Army in 1941. Good luck to them all.
Martin Joyce was retired in February 1942 after thirty-nine years of faithful service in the Gas Department.
Three other employees have left to take other positions, so that there are now thirty-eight, as compared to forty-three regular employees at this time last year.
Financial Statements follow:
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
BALANCE SHEET AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1942
ASSETS
PLANT INVESTMENTS
Gas Department (Schedule A)
$ 346,897.92
Electric Department (Schedule B)
359,679.32
General Equipment (Schedule C)
23,396.98
Unfinished Construction
139.67
Total
$ 730,113.89
CURRENT ASSETS
Operation Fund
42,755.94
Depreciation Fund
76,899.05
Office Fund
400.00
Reserve Fund
721.04
Special Deposits
54,580.20
Accounts Receivable
26,086.50
Materials and Supplies
30,725.53
Total PREPAID INSURANCE
232,168.26
1,381.08
TOTAL ASSETS
$ 963,663.23
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BALANCE SHEET AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1942 LIABILITIES AND SURPLUS
BONDS PAYABLE 11,000.00 $
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Consumers' Deposits Matured Interest
$ 54,580.20 2,110.04
Total
56,690.24
ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Interest on Bonds
150.14
APPROPRIATED SURPLUS
Loans Repayment
$ 462,300.00
Appropriation for Construction Repayment
51,632.86
513,932.86
SURPLUS (Schedule D)
381,889.99
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SURPLUS
$ 963,663.23
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STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSE GAS DEPARTMENT
INCOME FROM THE SALE OF GAS
Residence
$ 94,433.70
Commercial
11,290.93
Prepay Meters
1,816.98
Municipal
320.86
Minimum Bills
182.12
Total
$ 108,044.59
DEDUCT OPERATING EXPENSE
Gas Purchased
$ 54,606.58
Distribution
17,182.88
Commercial
5,835.24
New Business
355.64
General
8,380.31
Depreciation
14,433.46
Total
$ 100,794.11
OPERATING INCOME
$ 7,250.48
ADD-OTHER INCOME
Merchandise and Jobbing
$ 57.14
Interest on Bank Balances
347.16
404.30
GROSS INCOME
$ 7,654.78
DEDUCT-OTHER EXPENSE
Interest on Bonds
$ 181.87
Interest on Consumers' Deposits
821.17
Bad Debts
8.40
1,011.44
NET INCOME TO SURPLUS
$ 6,643.34
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STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSE ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
INCOME FROM SALE OF ELECTRICITY
Residence Lighting
$ 140,637.97
Commercial Lighting
46,139.64
Commercial Power
42,179.08
Municipal Lighting
2,296.03
Municipal Power
10,078.06
Street Lighting
21,678.48
Minimum Bills
371.37
Total
$ 263,380.63
DEDUCT OPERATING EXPENSE
Energy Purchased
$ 121,954.42
Distribution
33,775.85
Utilization
5,064.38
Commercial
9,411.56
New Business
432.46
General
11,759.75
Depreciation
39,952.52
Total
$ 222,350.94
OPERATING INCOME
$ 41,029.69
ADD-OTHER INCOME
Merchandising and Jobbing
$ 105.86
Interest on Bank Balances
520.74
$ 626.60
GROSS INCOME
$ 41,656.29
DEDUCT-OTHER EXPENSE Interest on Bonds
$ 440.45
1,281.75
Interest on Consumers Deposits Bad Debts
155.52
$ 1,827.72
$ 39,828.57
NET INCOME TO SURPLUS (Schedule D)
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PLANT INVESTMENT
GAS DEPARTMENT-SCHEDULE A
Land
$ 6,591.75
Structures
25,088.32
Boiler Plant
1,313.96
Engines
1,876.03
Miscellaneous Equipment
1,656.25
Street Mains
243,188.06
Services
30,909.64
Meters
28,352.50
Meter Installations
7,921.41
Total per Balance Sheet
$ 346,897.92
ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT-SCHEDULE B
Land
$ 213.57
Structures
10,974.92
Substation Equipment
27,806.17
Poles, Fixtures and Overhead Equipment
56,622.45
Underground Conduits
119,641.71
Underground Conductors
58,890.89
Meters
15,516.27
Meter Installations
8,391.66
Transformers
23,691.28
Transformer Installations
2,929.14
Street Lighting Equipment
35,001.26
Total per Balance Sheet
$ 359,679.32
GENERAL EQUIPMENT-SCHEDULE C
Office Furniture and Equipment
$ 2,954.96
Automobiles
2,043.51
Laboratory
1,265.91
Miscellaneous Equipment
17,132.60
Total per Balance Sheet
$ 23,396.98
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SURPLUS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1942
SCHEDULE D CREDITS
Balance, January 1, 1942
$ 374,197.70
Profit from Electric Operations
39,828.57
6,643.34
Profit from Gas Operations Sale of Junk
535.33
Total Credits
$ 421,204.94
DEBITS
Bonds Retired
$ 9,000.00
Property Abandoned
314.95
Cash Turned Over to the Town
30,000.00
Total Debits
$ 39,314.95
Surplus, December 31, 1942
$ 381,889.99
COST OF GAS
Cost at Plant
$ 54,606.58
Cost per M. C. F.
.65
Average selling price per M. C. F.
1.383
Average cost delivered per M. C. F.
1.324
Total Gas Purchased-cubic feet
83,907,360
Total Gas Sold-cubic feet
78,079,200
COST OF ELECTRICITY
Cost at Switchboard
$ 121,954.42
Cost per K. W. H.
.0150
Average selling price per K. W. H.
.0321
Average cost delivered per K. W. H.
.0281
Total Electricity Purchased-K. W. Hours
8,790,058
Total Electricity Sold-K. W. Hours
8,196,155
Respectfully submitted,
J. M. WHITEHEAD,
Manager.
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
33rd Annual Report of the Wakefield Water and Sewerage Board
As this is written, early in January 1943, we look back over the pre- ceding events of recent years and particularly note the progress of the year ending December 31, 1942. Heretofore, we have submitted reports of the department covering not only the activities of the year just closing, but also outlining the department needs for the year then opening. We all know that water supply in all municipalities, as well as adequate sewerage, are of vital import for health and welfare of the whole people, but, not for a moment are we to neglect the fact that the water supply must be adequate to meet all reasonable demands, that it must be pro- tected against pollution of all kinds and that it must be delivered to the consumers pure and palatable. The drought of the past two years was serious as viewed from all angles and the Board took steps to guard against effects of a continued dry season. Knowing full well that a new source of supply must be found and added to the sources already effec- tive, plans were made to test several tracts of land within the town lim- its, with the result that a section of some twenty-five acres located be- tween Vernon Street and Bay State Road and the Saugus River was given a thorough test under the joint supervision of Superintendent Merrill and representatives of Weston & Sampson, Consulting Engineers.
This resulted in submitting an Article in the Town Warrant at a meeting held in the Spring of last year and an overwhelming Aye vote authorized the Board to proceed to purchase the land and to harness the underground water available. Contracts were signed with the lowest bidders for the work and today a dug well of cement, capped with a brick and cement pumping station, is about ready for service.
This well is about 30 feet deep and 20 feet in diameter and we believe it will prove to be an important addition to our water supply. As to water rates we are confident that most of our people if not all, are aware that, effective May 1st, 1943 the minimum semi-annual charge will be re- duced from $4.50 to $4.20 and to consumers of 15,000 cubic feet or less the rate will be 28c per 100 cubic feet a cut of 2c per 100 cubic feet from the rate of 30c effective up to November 1st, 1942,
Defense of public property from damage in time of war is an impor- tant item in the affairs of all Municipal Departments and we refer every citizen to the report of our Superintendent giving detailed information as to safety measures adopted by this Department. Another item is that which concerns the relaying of water mains where cement lined pipes are still in service. These old mains and connections frequently break and this Department will take every possible means to continue laying cast iron pipe in place of cement lined pipe, but this year 1943 of-
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fers little assured reliance upon obtaining necessary equipment material, due to scarcity of pipe and fittings and the regulations of priority orders. The same trouble exists in so far as new construction plans are concerned and we can only "mark time" until the present tension is eased.
The Board is happy to report that all Town property under its juris- diction is in excellent condition.
Receipts
Expenditures
Water Rates
$ 77,408.11
Superintendent
$ 2,711.55
Hydrant Rental
9,475.00
Clerks
3,187.17
Services
2,727.84
Collector, Paymaster
500.00
Construction
59.13
Maintenance
47,440.40
Turn Ons
47.00
Bonds Retired
23,000.00
Summons
153.40
Interest
3,421.25
All Other
200.16
Commissioners' Salaries
300.00
Water Rate Refunds
52.48
$ 80,612.85
Credit Balance
9,457.79
$ 90,070.64
$ 90,070.64
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM B. STANTIAL, SIDNEY F. ADAMS, GEORGE O. SHELDON.
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
In Memoriam
On March 8, 1942, Chester S. Eldredge passed away after a short ill- ness. In the death of Mr. Eldredge this department has lost a very painstaking, industrious and obliging employee.
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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
To the Water and Sewerage Board:
I respectfully submit the following report for the year ending Decem- ber 31, 1942:
WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION
Robert Street, from Forest Street northerly and easterly to Meriam Street, 1,025 feet of 6 inch cast iron pipe.
Minot Street, from dead end easterly to house of Blanchard, 57 feet of 1 inch copper tubing.
Juniper Avenue, from Vernon Street westerly to Pierce Avenue, 935 feet of 8 inch cast iron pipe.
Pierce Avenue, from Juniper Avenue northerly, 257 feet of 8 inch cast iron pipe.
In Easement, from Pierce Avenue northerly to town owned land, 880 feet of 8 inch cast iron pipe.
In Town land, from easement northerly to Pumping Station, 265 feet of 8 inch cast iron pipe.
Private Way, from Bay State Road southerly to New Pumping Station, 680 feet of 8 inch cast iron pipe.
Bay State Road, from dead end easterly to private way, 1250 feet of 8 inch cast iron pipe.
Overlook Road, from Morgan Avenue easterly to house of Clarke, 61 feet of 1 inch copper tubing.
Hamilton Road, from Richardson Street northerly and easterly to Jefferson Road, 585 feet of 6 inch cast iron pipe.
Jefferson Road, from Richardson Street, northerly and easterly to Wakefield Avenue, 960 feet of 6 inch cast iron pipe.
Lakeside Avenue, from North Avenue easterly to dead end, 560 feet of 2 inch galvanized wrought iron pipe.
Herbert Street, from Bennett Street southerly to dead end, 363 feet of 2 inch galvanized pipe.
Herbert Street, from Richardson Street southerly to dead end, 183 feet of 2 inch galvanized pipe.
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NEW HYDRANTS SET
Robert Street, east side of street between lots 27 and 28, 5 inch Corey hydrant.
Juniper Avenue, opposite house of Dexter, 5 inch Corey hydrant. Hamilton Road, corner Jefferson Road, 5 inch Corey hydrant. At new Pumping Station, off Bay State Road, 5 inch Corey hydrant.
HYDRANTS BROKEN OFF BY MOTOR VEHICLES
Salem Street, near Number 290.
Converse Street, opposite Number 31.
SERVICES
New Services laid this year
83
Services relaid during the year
25
Number of feet of pipe on public land
2334'-8"
Number of feet of pipe laid on private land
2609'-6"
Number of feet of pipe relaid on public land 787'-9"
Number of feet of pipe relaid on private land
676'-2'
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MAIN BREAKS-1942
TIME
Date 1942
Size
Location
Cause
January
8
8:00 a.m.
4:15 p.m.
12" C. I.
January
9
3:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
6" Cem.
February
19
8" C. I.
Brook Street opposite No. 18
March
3
4:00 p.m.
10:30 p.m.
2" G. W. I.
Lakeside Avenue near house of Hatch
March
26
10:30 a.m.
4:40 p.m.
6" Cem.
March
26
1:50 p.m.
5:35 p.m.
6" Cem.
May
3
3:30 p.m.
10:15 p.m.
6" Cem.
Old Age
May
7
11:55 a.m.
3:40 p.m.
12" Cem.
Lake Street near corner Maple St.
Old Age
August
9
12:15 p.m.
11:45 a.m.
2" G. W. I.
Court Street at intersection of Cordis St.
October
7
1:45 p.m.
16" C. I.
November
20
December
10
3:20 p.m.
9:00 p.m.
December
11
8:10 a.m.
1:05 p.m.
December
12
3:00 p.m.
10:45 p.m.
6" Cem.
December
23
10:58 a.m.
11:20 a.m.
8" C. I.
West Water Street opposite No. 12 North Avenue near Municipal Light De- partment Garage
Joint Leak Old Age Joint Leak Rust Hole
Old Age Old Age
Joint Leak Rust Hole Old Age Rust Hole Old Age Joint Leak
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Water Off
Water On
Main Street opposite No. 618 Madison Avenue opposite No. 61
March 4
Green Street opposite Oak Avenue West Chestnut Street opposite Ashcroft Emerson Street opposite No. 36
Old Age
August 10 3:00 p.m.
2" G. W. I. 12" Cem. 2" G. W. I.
Broadway east of B. & M. R. R. Tracks Stark Avenue opposite house of Foster Albion Street opposite No. 252 Winnisimette Ave. opposite No. 39
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PUMPING RECORDS
BY GALLONS
1941
1941
1942
1942
Crystal Lake Driven Wells Crystal Lake Driven Wells
January
15,150,000
9,620,300
16,540,000
9,662,850
February
18,520,000
3,498,900
15,740,000
8,766,870
March
17,605,000
6,428,800
16,395,000
9,729,340
April
16,590,000
7,017,700
14,816,000
9,417,600
May
18,235,000
6,526,300
16,014,000
9,643,230
June
19,755,000
6,107,700
16,680,000
9,380,540
July
24,115,000
6,473,500
17,050,000
7,521,000
August
21,530,000
7,304,800
16,745,000
9,025,200
September
18,750,000
6,521,000
16,570,000
9,065,530
October
16,505,000
9,331,100
17,320,000
9,731,520
November
15,415,000
8,968,300
16,540,000
9,312,960
December
17,010,000
9,424,100
17,415,000
9,510,250
219,180,000
87,222,500
197,825,000
110,766,890
Total pumped, 1941
306,402,500 gallons
Total pumped, 1942
308,591,890 gallons
Average Daily Consumption, 1941
839,458 gallons
Average Daily Consumption, 1942
845,443 gallons
Average Daily Per Capita, 1941
51.8 gallons
Average Daily Per Capita, 1942
52.2 gallons
PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS
During the year two Rustop Systems of Cathodic Protection were in- stalled in standpipes number 1 and 2. This equipment deposits a film on the interior metal sides of the standpipes protecting them from the ele- ments, thereby preventing rust and corrosion. To date these machines are rendering excellent service. In all probability the standpipes will not have to be painted on the interior for some years to come.
A portable chlorinating apparatus has been purchased and is ready for immediate service at any time. This equipment can be used to sub- stitute the chlorinator now in use at the Broadway Pumping Station should an accident occur at any time, or it may be used to chlorinate a ques- tionable water supply should it be necessary to use the same in the event of any serious accident. Further, this machine may be used to chlorinate any water main which may become contaminated due to a breaking of an adjacent sewer pipe. This department is very fortunate in being able to obtain this machine as it is practically the only one in the eastern sec- tion of the State except those owned by the State Department of Public Health.
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DEFENSE
Early in January the department installed heavy mesh wire screens on the windows at the Pumping Station on Broadway, also wooden black- out shutters at the Pumping Station and Shops.
All man-hole covers at the Broadway Filter Plant have been securely bolted down to prevent intrusion.
The Pumping Station and shops have been wired for auxiliary elec- tric lights to be connected with either our electric thawing unit or our portable lighting equipment.
One of the boilers at the Pumping Station is kept in readiness so that steam may be generated in the least possible time if it should be needed to operate the steam pumping engine.
Auxiliary pipes have been installed at the filter plant so that more water may be supplied to the filters from the lake by the use of gasoline or steam pumps. A suction well has been constructed, in Crystal Lake, near the retaining wall in the rear of the Filter Plant, so that a sufficient supply of water may be obtained by auxiliary pumping.
The two steam fire engines housed in the garage at the Broadway Station, one a Silsby and the other an Amoskeag, are both in good order and ready for immediate service either to quench fires or for pumping auxiliary water supply as the case may be.
Additional fire hose has been installed in the Pumping Station. A supply of hose and nozzles is installed in the Hose House on the easterly side of the Pumping Station. The Hose House is equipped with a fire pipe, under pressure at all times, for use when necessary.
The Filter Plant and Broadway Station premises are thoroughly equipped with flood lights, which are dimmed out now in accordance with war regulations.
All gate boxes throughout the town have been painted an orange color which greatly facilitates finding them in event of emergencies.
An auxiliary water department crew has been organized and is ready for duty at the call of the Superintendent. Pipe and repair materials have been stored at several locations in town, making them more easily available in time of trouble.
Early in the year the department purchased steel helmets, rubber coats and boots for the use of the permanent men as well as the auxiliary force.
An air whistle was installed at the Broadway Station to be used in connection with air raid alarms. This whistle is tested regularly at 12 noon on week days. The motor, whistle and pipe used were all in stor- age at the time the whistle was installed and an air tank used in con- nection with the whistle was borrowed from the Light Department, to whom we are duly grateful.
The fire reservoir located in the Heywood Wakefield Company yard, Water Street, having a capacity of 300,000 gallons of water, has been thor- oughly cleaned and sterilized for use in event of emergencies. Inasmuch
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as the Heywood-Wakefield Company maintains a complete pumping sta- tion in connection with this supply it is an extremely valuable asset to the town's water supply system. Connections have been installed at the pumping station so that this water may be chlorinated if it is found neces- sary to use it at any time.
WATER SUPPLY
Crystal Lake has not fully recovered as yet from the drought of 1940 and 1941. The elevation of the water is 35 inches below high water mark at present. During the year it became necessary to pump from the driven wells of Sexton Avenue for the entire twelve months.
ADDITIONAL WATER SUPPLY
During January and February approximately 50 test wells were driven on the Westerly side of the Saugus River from Water Street to Salem Street. Of this number only three yielded any water worthy of consid- eration, the sub soil in this location being either brick-clay or ledge.
The City of Lynn having control of the water shed of the Saugus River between Salem Street and Vernon Street, no test wells were driven at this location.
Chapter 256 of the Acts of 1883 amended by Chapter 400 of the Acts of 1893, reserved the area between Vernon Street Bridge and the outlet of Lake Quannapowitt for the use of the Town of Wakefield for water supply.
Six test wells were driven on land of Benjamin Cox on the southerly side of Bay State Road and on the northerly side of the Saugus River. The four middle wells were connected by a four inch common suction pipe, this suction pipe being connected to a self priming centrifugal pump, and a pumping test was conducted 24 hours per day from 9:00 A.M. February 23, to 1:30 P.M., February 27 under the supervision of the State Department of Public Health.
These four wells yielded approximately 24 G.P.M. each or a total of 96 G.P.M. during the entire test.
The water as pumped from these wells was analyzed by the State De- partment of Public Health and received their complete approval, also the location of the wells was approved by them.
Weston and Sampson, Consulting Engineers of Boston, were employed to advise the Water Department as to the best method to develop this water supply.
At a Town Meeting held April 27, 1942, the Town authorized the water & Sewerage Board to purchase, in behalf of the Town, approximately 25 acres of land, on the southerly side of Bay State Road, from Benjamin Cox, also to construct a concrete well and brick pumping station directly over the well and equip same with the necessary pumps, motors, etc.
A driveway has been constructed from Bay State Road to the site of the pumping station.
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On July 28, 1942, the contract was entered into with Warner Bros. & Goodwin Co. Inc. of Sunderland, Mass., for the construction of a concrete well, and pumping station to be built directly over the well, for $10,200.00. Work has progressed very satisfactorily on this contract. At the time of writing, the well and pumping station are practically complete with the exception of a small amount of grading and a concrete walk which will be completed as soon as weather conditions will permit.
On July 28, 1942, the department entered into a contract with Ralph P. Hall, Inc. of Boston, for the installation of the pumping equipment and switch-board. This contract has progressed quite satisfactorily but delays have been necessary due to inability to obtain material. It is doubtful now if this station will be in operation before January 1943.
It was necessary, in connection with this project, to construct an 8 inch pipe line approximately 4,400 feet in length. This pipe line serves two very important purposes; (1) it serves as a discharge line from the pumping station to Vernon Street near the Lynnfield Line and also to the easterly and now existing 8 inch pipe on Bay State Road, (2) this pipe also connects a dead end near the Wakefield-Lynnfield Line on Vernon Street with an existing dead end on Bay State Road east of Main Street, thereby eliminating two very troublesome dead ends, also increasing the fire flow in both of these locations very materially.
FILTRATION PLANT
The filtration plant has, as in the past, produced an excellent quality water.
During the coming year, repairs should be made to the filters as fol- lows: A new concrete floor in each aerator, also repairs should be made to the concrete ceiling of the filtered water basin, as the concrete at this point, has cracked and fallen off to a considerable extent, exposing the reinforcing steel in many places.
MUTUAL AID CONNECTIONS
In addition to the existing mutual aid connection a six inch con- nection was made with the Reading Water Supply at Lowell Street and Line Road, this being the Wakefield-Reading Town Line. The Town of Reading also installed a hydrant within a few feet of the Town Line on Lowell Street. This hydrant may be used should it be necessary to pump water from the Wakefield System into the Reading System or vice versa.
SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
Water is being supplied by this department to 26 sprinkler systems in buildings within the town, also we are supplying water to 15 private hydrants. This department receives no recompense of any kind for this service rendered.
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SEWER MAIN CONSTRUCTION
During the year, sewers were constructed in the following streets:
ROBERT STREET-From existing sewer, installed in 1941, westerly and southerly to Forest Street, 740 feet of 8 inch vitrified tile pipe, to serve a new development.
FOREST STREET-From Robert Street easterly 230 feet of 8 inch vitrified tile pipe, to serve a new development, also westerly from Robert Street 272 feet of 8 inch vitrified tile pipe.
STEDMAN STREET-From a new manhole in the existing sewer, northerly 100 feet of 8 inch vitrified tile pipe.
VICTORY VILLAGE
This sewer was laid and paid for by the owners of this property under supervision of this department, and on its completion it was accepted by the department in behalf of the town as a part of the sewer system.
JEFFERSON ROAD-From a manhole in Wakefield Avenue, westerly and southerly 824 feet of 8 inch vitrified tile pipe to serve a new develop- ment.
HAMILTON ROAD-From a new manhole in Jefferson Road, westerly and southerly 447 feet of 8 inch vitrified tile pipe to serve a new develop- ment.
GRAVITY SEWER SYSTEM
The greater portion of the Gravity Sewer System has been brushed and flushed and the sections which were infested with tree roots have been given special attention. All broken and cracked manhole covers and frames have been replaced.
LOW LEVEL SEWER SYSTEM
The Low Level Sewer System has, as in the past, rendered excellent service. During the year this system has received the necessary care and attention.
CRYSTAL LAKE PARK SEWER
The Crystal Lake Park Sewer Project under the W. P. A. was closed on November 1st due to the Federal funds being exhausted. On November 7th this department started to complete the unfinished portions of this system. This work was completed on December 5, 1942 and is now ready to receive house sewage from this section of the town.
MAIN STREET SEWER EJECTOR STATION
The Main Street Sewer Ejector Station which has been in service over five years has, during the year, operated in a very satisfactory manner and has been given the necessary care and attention.
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EMPLOYEES IN THE SERVICE
During May, 1942 George Adams, employed by this department, enlisted in the Navy.
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