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The Greenwood Branch was opened in the Greenwood School in Oc- tober 1904 and has become an integral part of that community. The Mont- rose Branch, at first established in the Montrose School in 1942, has since September 1946, occupied the former Chapel building. The increase in the number of borrowers indicates that it, too, is destined to be of great service to a locality which is growing rapidly. Both of these branches offer all the services of the main library.
Twenty-five years of use and the difficulty in upkeep during the war years necessitated considerable cleaning and painting, which was done dur- ing the past year with a special appropriation made for that work. There is still more work which could be done to advantage, but the Board feels that, in view of the other necessities mentioned later, further repairs, unless absolutely necessary, should be postponed for another year.
The coal stoking equipment is 20 years old and is at the point where anything may happen. Some of the parts are badly worn, and it is almost impossible to replace them. It does not seem economical or wise to run the risks involved in its continued use. The Trustees, therefore, recommend a special appropriation for the installation of an oil burner.
The card catalogue case is outgrown, and new units should be added. The drawers are so full of cards that it makes their use very difficult and far from convenient or efficient. In fact, the case is so far outgrown that some cards are kept at the desk.
There should be additional shelving. The shelves installed in the lower corridor a few years ago relieved the crowded conditions for a time, but now they are full, and some other arrangement should be made for additional shelves. It would relieve the congestion, and at the same time be a great improvement, if some of the special collections could be housed so that they are readily available for study and reference. If the time comes when the Historical Society has a home of its own, the room it now occupies would make an ideal place for such collections.
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Many incidents show appreciation of the place the Library has in the community. Just before the recent holiday season, a box of Christmas greens was received from two former residents of Wakefield, now living in Oregon, as a greeting to their friends in town .- It was a pleasant thought to give the opportunity to the Library to extend their greetings. Through- out the summer and fall the Wakefield Garden Club has supplied the Li- brary with fresh flowers. Not a week passed without beautiful arrange- ments which were watched for and admired by Library patrons.
The Montrose Branch has been given a clock and a picture of the Ver- mont covered bridge, painted by Mr. Joseph Fanck. They are now in place and add to the attractiveness of the Branch. Both were the gift of the Montrose Community Association.
A not inconsiderable collection of autographed copies of books and pamphlets by Wakefield authors has been made in recent years. This year the number has been increased by the addition of the books: "Mixed Train Daily" by Lucius M. Beebe, "Invitation to Boston" by Miss Agnes C. Lyons, and "Lesson of Okinawa" by Newton L. Dillaway. Wakefield has reason to be proud of this collection from the pens of those, either now or some- time, residents of the Town.
Books have been received from various donors. The Founders of the Wakefield Arts and Crafts Society have given a very valuable book, "Early American Decoration" by Esther Stevens Brazer, in memory of Mrs. Alice Mansfield Hill, one of the Founders. The Faneuil Hall Chapter of the D. A. R. has presented lineage books. Numerous books have been received from Albert W. Rockwood, Jr. Mr. John J. Round has presented the library with a victrola for book records, the use of which will enable people to hear books read, who have difficulty in seeing.
In September, Mr. Round, a member of the Board since 1932, resigned, and on September 30, at a joint meeting with the Selectmen, Mr. Phillips C. Davis was elected to succeed Mr. Round. Mr. Round brought to the Board a great interest in library work and with his experience in other branches of town affairs became a very valuable member. It was with gen- uine regret that the Trustees learned of his decision to withdraw from the Board.
One of the most difficult problems that comes to the Board for solu- tion is that of staff changes, and this year it has been especially difficult. It would seem that no sooner is the staff membership complete than some- one leaves, either from sickness, or from offers of higher pay elsewhere. If it had not been possible to secure part-time workers, it might have been necessary, at times, to curtail the Library hours. As has been stated many times before, even with the best of part-time help, such a situation is far from satisfactory. Only the sustained interest and service of a regular staff gives the most efficient service. Wakefield, with its great number of com- muting students and its high percentage of reading public, deserves the best possible service.
In this year of so many emergencies, the Trustees wish to extend their grateful appreciation to the Librarian, all the regular members of the staff,
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and the many part-time assistants for their loyalty and active co-opera- tion in the work of the library.
Respectfully submitted,
HERVEY J. SKINNER, Chairman FLORENCE L. BEAN, Secretary PHILLIPS C. DAVIS RICHARD DUTTON, M. D. ARTHUR L. EVANS WALTER C. HICKEY
MIRIAM G. NEEDHAM
ALBERT W. ROCKWOOD
FRANK T. WOODBURY, M. D.
GIFTS
Gifts of books, magazines and flowers to the Library during the year 1947 have been received from:
William H. Allyn
Commander William W. Grace
Edward L. Bayrd
Arthur S. Green
Mrs. Henry A. Behnke
Miss Muriel Grimmer
Lucius M. Beebe
Harrie A. Haskell
Mrs. Grace Bolter
Mrs. Charles A. Jones
Boston Globe
Mrs. Mabel Jones
Major Samuel H. Brooks
Marvin Jones
Mrs. Evers Burtner
N. J. Busby Frank P. Butman
Edith Oswald
George L. Carpenter
Mrs. Emily F. Paul
C. M. Clegg, Junior
George H. Perry
Mrs. George Conner
Arthur Pound
Mrs. Helen Cook
William C. Quinn
Mrs. Phillips C. Davis
Albert W. Rockwood, Jr.
Newton L. Dillaway
John J. Round
Cyrus M. Dolbeare
Mrs. Harold Simpson
Mr. and Mrs. Hervey J. Skinner
Mrs. Orville W. Smith
Mrs. Leslie Swan
Charles J. Swenson
Senator George J. Evans
James B. Field
Wakefield Daily Item
Wakefield Garden Club
Wakefield Rotary Club
Jane Watts Mrs. Edna Wentzell
Robert William Fuller
Mrs. Nellie E. Whelton
Miss Mary E. Gibbons
Mrs. Donald White
Norman Whiton
Girl Scouts National Organization
Honorable Angier L. Goodwin
Rev. R. Norris Wilson
Mrs. Robert Workman
Faneuil Hall Chapter D. A. R. First Church of Christ Scientist, Reading Mrs. J. D. Fraser
Wakefield Committee for Racial Unity
Mrs. Frank L. Edson
Mrs. Lewis W. Evans
Mrs. Richard Dutton William E. Eaton
Mrs. Edgar S. Malone
Mrs. Hubbard B. Mansfield
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LECTURE HALL MEETINGS
The following local groups used the Library Lecture Hall for meetings during 1947:
Girl Scout Troops
Kosmos Club Board
Wakefield Arts and Crafts Society
Wakefield Chapter, American Red Cross
Wakefield Garden Club
Wakefield Historical Society
Wakefield Taxpayers' Association
FINANCIAL STATISTICS-1947 INCOME
Library Funds held by Wakefield Trust Company:
Original Fund
Book Value
Income
Junius Beebe Fund
$ 23,030.00
$ 27,164.51
$ 792.02
Decius Beebe Fund
14,000.00
13,583.71
444.28
Marcus Beebe Fund
15,000.00
17,660.29
506.71
Katherine E. Beebe Fund
5,000.00
5,402.33
113.02
Eleanor H. Beebe Fund.
5,000.00
5,321.67
111.99
Frederic Beebe Fund
5,000.00
5,989.87
240.72
Charles S. Beebe Fund
1,000.00
1,144.81
17.94
John H. Beebe Fund
2,500.00
2,716.25
54.24
J. Oliver Beebe Fund
5,000.00
5,331.58
132.68
Alice Beebe Carpenter Fund
5,000.00
5,427.29
112.61
George O. Carpenter Fund
1,000.00
1,094.08
22.67
Sylenda B. Stearns Fund
2,000.00
2,147.81
46.46
$ 83,530.00
$ 92,984.20
$ 2,595.34
Note: 25% of the net income of the Junius Beebe Fund and 10% of the other funds listed above are added to the principal each year. Harris Mason Dolbeare Memorial Fund
$ 1,110.72
Edwin McDuffie Fund
1,000.00
Library Funds held by Town Treasurer:
Principal
Income
John Gould Aborn Fund
$ 1,689.00
$ 33.95
Cyrus G. Beebe Fund
2,000.00
40.20
Frederic Beebe Fund
1,000.00
22.63
Robert Parker Dolbeare Fund
500.00
10.05
Willard Donnell Fund
500.00
10.05
Milledge Elliott Fund
1,000.00
20.10
Rev. Thomas Albert Emerson Fund
500.00
10.05
Flint Memorial Fund
1,000.00
22.63
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Merrill W. Gove Fund
500.00
10.05
Melvin J. Hill Fund
500.00
10.05
Francis P. Hurd Fund
2,500.00
50.25
Franklin Poole Fund
500.00
11.31
Mary H. Pratt Fund
200.00
4.02
Ashton H. Thayer Fund
500.00
10.05
Cyrus Wakefield Fund
500.00
11.31
Annie L. Cox Fund
2,000.00
23.36
$ 15,389.00
$ 300.06
SUMMARY
Town Appropriation
$ 29,568.00
Dog Tax
1,992.01
Income from Trust Funds
2,895.40
$ 34,455.41
Montrose Branch Library Furnishings, Balance
$
73.46
$ 34,528.87
EXPENDITURES
Books
$ 4,984.18
Periodicals
621.46
Binding
1,154.49
Salaries, Library Service
18,376.04
Heat, light, telephone
1,672.27
Printing and supplies, maintenance
3,430.08
Salaries, Janitor service and pension
3,525.39
Miscellaneous
295.92
$ 34,154.98
Balance
300.43
Income, 1947
$ 34,459.41
Montrose Branch Library cabinet
69.00
Montrose Branch Library Furnishings, Balance
4.46
Total Income
$ 34,528.87
Money returned to Town, 1947:
Fine, Payments for lost books, etc.
$ 1,201.64
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CLASSIFIED TABLE OF BOOKS BORROWED IN 1947
Main Library
Adult
Juvenile
Greenwood Branch Adult
Juvenile
Montrose Branch Adult Juvenile
Deposits Schools Camps Stations
General Works
101
52
15
35
Philosophy
969
4
231
4
21
2
Religion
680
187
185
129
16
15
35
Social Sciences
1,759
1,715
405
881
39
154
187
Language
166
11
13
14
1
4
137
Science
1,016
648
147
602
20
76
93
Useful Arts
3,502
660
720
581
164
124
39
Fine Arts
3,904
805
693
712
133
61
97
Literature
2,748
447
767
478
139
56
73
History
1,783
550
349
380
44
61
108
Travel
1,999
597
553
653
71
50
183
Biography
2,637
914
898
628
111
159
Current Periodicals
3,782
521
2,358
548
700
263
Pamphlets
365
6
396
39
Fiction
45,115
9,900
20,918
10,154
3,335
1,954
5,016
70
382
j6,761
j1,820
j2,834
Totals
70,526
26,859
28,648
22,560
4,833
4,799
8,802
70
382
Pictures borrowed from the library during 1947: 9,945
Total loans for the year 1947: 167,479,
Registered Borrowers: 8,563
TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
j9,842
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LIBRARY RESOURCES
Volumes belonging to the Library, January 1, 1947
74,945
Volumes purchased
3,218
Gifts
87
Bound volumes of magazines
86
Volumes added
3,391
Volumes withdrawn, 1947
1,824
Volumes belonging to Library, December 31, 1947
76,512
Magazines currently received at Library, 1947
199
61,357
Pictures belonging to Library, December 31, 1947 Mounted pictures
20,114
Pamphlets belonging to Library, December 31, 1947
3,578
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Report of Park and Cemetery Commissioners
The latter part of April your Park and Cemetery Board suffered the loss of its senior member in the sudden death of Mr. George Abbott. His loss was keenly felt by the Commissioners as he was always ready to give advice and help whenever asked to do so ... Not only this Board but the Town of Wakefield suffered a loss in his. untimely passing.
In May, after a joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen and the Park and Cemetery Department, Mr. Richard Dolbeare of Salem Street, Wake- field, was appointed to the Park Board to fill the vacancy caused by Mr. Abbott's death.
We are all grateful to Mr. Henry Vik, our superintendent, without whom the work for all would be made much more difficult.
We have developed several new areas in Forest Glade Cemetery and have torn down two sheds that have been most unsightly. A plot of land has been set aside for the burial of war veterans. This is in addition to the present Veterans' plots.
The work of putting drain culverts into the Water Street playground was done by our own employees, at much less cost to the town than if the work had been put out on contract. $7,500.00 has already been spent on this project and before it is completed at least $12,500 more must be ap- propriated.
The baseball diamonds at Maple Way, Moulton and Veterans' Field were rebuilt during the past summer.
It is the recommendation of this Board that the bathhouse be kept open for a longer period of time and that sufficient money be appropriated so that we can hire a chief guard and others to help him who are capable of carrying out this work. The fence around the bath house must be re- paired and there are several minor repairs to be made on the bath house itself. We feel that another summer it should be operated more efficiently than it has at any time in the past three years.
The painting of the bandstand was completed in June.
The delivery of our new power mower for the Park Department enables us to take better care of the Park, Common and playgrounds.
We are planning to purchase outriggers for our power mower. This is an attachment that will increase the cutting capacity of our present ma- chine.
During the past summer we did some experimental spraying of Vet- erans' Field and the lake shore.
A hockey rink was planned for the area known as the Hall property, but it was impossible to complete this project because of the heavy snow- fall and the lack of snow removal equipment.
GEORGE WAKEFIELD ABBOTT
Ladder
Born in Wakefield, November 19, 1868 - Died in Wakefield April 27, 1947 First service to the town in 1888, by appointment to old Washington Hook & Co. Served on Board of Selectmen about eight years, at turn of century.
Elected to Park Board in 1910 and served continuously to 1943, then from 1946 until his death, acting alternately as secretary and chairman for many years, during which time the Cemetery Department was merged with the Park Department.
Active on Fourth of July committees; treasurer of town's Tercentenary Com- mittee in 1944, and long active in various civic affairs.
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The Park and Cemetery Department takes this opportunity to thank the Wakefield Fire, Police, Tree, Highway and Light Departments for their co-operation during the past year.
In closing we want to thank our clerk, Mrs. Marion Connell, not only for the extra work she has done, but for the willing manner in which she did it.
Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT F. FITZ, Chairman RICHARD B. DOLBEARE, Secretary RICHARD J. VOLPE Park and Cemetery Department
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
38th Annual Report of the Wakefield Water and Sewerage Board
In 1947 the Department lost by retirement, its Superintendent, Mr. Morrison Merrill, who joined the Department in 1917 and acted as super- intendent from July 1918 until his retirement in March 1947. "Molly," as he was known to everyone, was one of the most conscientious and loyal of Town employees and to him the Water Department was not only a means of livelihood but also an absorbing interest. It was with regret, and our best wishes for many happy years of retirement, that Mr. Merrill's resigna- tion was accepted.
Mr. William L. Wenzel, who had been Assistant Superintendent for many years, was appointed Acting Superintendent and Mr. George H. Adams was made Assistant Superintendent.
The year 1947 was an extremely busy one for the Department, because of the volume of work and the continued difficulty in obtaining sufficient labor. Good common labor was very difficult to obtain throughout the year, particularly in competition with private industry. A considerable volume of uncompleted work was carried over from 1946, most of which was fin- ished in 1947. There is at present a substantial back log of water main and sewer extensions which were voted in 1947 but which have not been in- stalled. In view of the shortage of labor, the only means by which the De- partment can keep up with the volume of work will be by increased use of mechanical equipment.
Some of the improvements which are contemplated for the next few years are enumerated as follows:
Water Department
1. One of the most urgent tasks which confronts the Department is replacing the 15 miles of old cement lined sheet iron pipe in the distribu- tion system. This pipe is already 40 to 50 years old and its remaining life is very doubtful. Most towns replaced this sheet metal pipe years ago and it is probable that Wakefield is one of, if not the only town in the State, which has such a large amount still in service.
It is true that the war interrupted normal replacements. It is, there- fore, all the more urgent that an aggressive replacement program be started immediately. The total cost of replacement will be about $500,000 and at least $50,000 should be spent annually for the next 10 years to eliminate this worn out pipe before it becomes an expensive liability and before an extremely large amount of replacement becomes necessary within a single year.
2. The Stoneham standpipe is 64 years old and its replacement is im- minent.
3. One of the two slow sand filters was resanded in 1947 and the other filter should be resanded as early as possible in 1948.
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4. Storage facilities at the Broadway yard are inadequate and a fire- proof storage building should be added at the earliest opportunity.
Sewer Department
1. The most urgent sewer construction in town is undoubtedly a trunk sewer to Montrose. Preliminary work is completed and it is hoped that the town will provide funds for land takings and preparation of construction drawings in 1948, so that if the town votes a bond issue in 1949, a contract for construction can be let without delay. This sewer will serve the entire Montrose area and also the Norstern development east of Vernon Street.
2. The building program and increasing trouble from cesspools in the older parts of town have accelerated the demand for sewer extensions. This demand will undoubtedly continue at a high level for the next 10 years.
For further details of the department work refer to the report of the Superintendent.
1947 Receipts
1947
Expenditures
Hydrant Rental
$ 9,725.00
Superintendent
$ 3,201.17
Water Rates
90,806.55
Clerks
4,927.60
Services
6,565.99
Collector, Paymaster 690.00
Summons
134.00
Maintenance
73,265.34
Turn Ons
32.00
Bonds Retired
25,000.00
Construction
953.19
Interest
1,526.87
All Other
951.09
Commissioners' Salaries
414.00
Refunds
25.76
$109,050.74
Credit Balance
117.08
$109,167.82
$109,167.82
Respectfully submitted,
HERMAN G. DRESSER JOHN N. BILL SIDNEY F. ADAMS
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
To the Water and Sewerage Board:
Gentlemen :
I submit to you the following information in regard to the accomplish- ments of the Water and Sewer Department for the year ending December 31, 1947:
WATER CONSTRUCTION
Short Street; from Melrose Avenue easterly to house of Kelloway, 260 feet of 1-inch copper tubing.
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Miles Lane, from Parker Road westerly to dead end, 203 feet 4-inch cast iron pipe.
Fourth Street, from Preston Street westerly to dead end, 166 feet of 11/4-inch copper tubing.
Gail Circle, from Sylvan Street westerly to dead end, 223 feet of 11/2- inch copper tubing.
Chapman Road, from Salem Street southerly to dead end, 440 feet 8-inch cast iron pipe.
"C" Street, from westerly street line of Vernon Street to junction of "A" and "B" Avenue, 231 feet of 6-inch cast iron pipe.
"A" Avenue, from "C" Street northerly and westerly to dead end, 572 feet 6-inch cast iron pipe.
"B" Avenue, from "C" Street southerly to dead end, 21 feet 6-inch cast iron pipe.
Foster's Lane, from Vernon Street easterly, 700 feet 8-inch cast iron cement lined pipe.
Paon Boulevard, from Foster's Lane northerly, 300 feet 8-inch cast iron cement lined pipe. '
Paon Circle, from Paon Boulevard easterly to dead end, 160 feet 11/4- inch copper tubing.
Paon Boulevard, northerly, easterly and southerly, 1,800 feet 6-inch cast iron pipe.
WATER EXTENSIONS
Melrose Avenue, from dead end opposite house of Carlson, southerly to intersection of Short Street, 109 feet of 11/4-inch copper tubing.
Orchard Avenue, from No. 14 southerly to dead end, 80 feet 114-inch copper tubing.
Parker Road, from dead end northerly to dead end, 108 feet 6-inch cast iron pipe.
Juniper Avenue, from Pierce Street westerly to "D" Stret, 245 feet 8- inch cast iron pipe.
Middle Street, from dead end northerly to Minot Street, 108 feet 6-inch cast iron pipe.
Forest Road, from dead end southerly to new dead end, 270 feet 1-inch copper tubing.
Keeling Road, from Shetland Road northerly to dead end, 340 feet 6- inch cast iron pipe.
WATER RECONSTRUCTION
Davidson Road, from Parker Road easterly to dead end, 410 feet 6-inch cast iron pipe.
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NEW HYDRANTS SET
Parker Road, opposite No. 41 Parker Road, westerly side of Parker Road, 500 feet north of northerly side of Elm Street.
Parker Road, corner of Miles Lane, westerly side of Parker Road, 9 feet south of southerly side of Miles Lane.
Juniper Avenue, corner of "D" Street, southerly side of Juniper Avenue, 24 feet east of easterly side of "D" Street.
Paon Boulevard, corner of Foster's Lane.
Paon Boulevard, northwest corner of development.
"A" Avenue, opposite "C" Street, westerly side of "A" Avenue, 10 feet north of northerly side of "C" Street.
HYDRANTS BROKEN OFF BY MOTOR VEHICLES
North Avenue, opposite Winn Street.
Vernon Street, opposite No. 185.
SERVICES
New Services
196
Services relaid during year
106
Number of feet of pipe laid on public land
4,024'
5"
Number of feet of pipe laid on private land
5,910'
4"
Number of feet of pipe relaid on public land
1,966'
2"
Number of feet of pipe relaid on private land
2,357'
10"
.
MAIN BREAKS 1947
Date
Occurred
Water On
Size
Location
Cause
January
8 Water off 7:30 A.M.
4:00 P.M.
6" C. I.
Mt. Pleasant Ave. 350 ft. south Nahant Street
February
5 Water off 9:25 A.M.
3:20 P.M.
11/4" G. W. I.
Frank Street 50 ft. west from Gould Street
Water Street opp. No. 144
Cracked pipe
February
6 Water off 9:40 A.M. 11 Did not have to shut off water 4 Water off 4:05 P.M.
9:00 P.M.
6" C. L.
Emerson Street opp. No. 29
Old age
July
28 Water off 11:48 A.M.
7:55 P.M.
6" C. L.
Sweetser Street corner Court Street
Old age
November
5 Water off 7:30
4:15 P.M.
6" C. L.
Myrtle Avenue opp. No. 24
Old age
A.M.
12:30 P.M.
8" C. I.
Near No. 177 Broadway
Joint leak
8" C. I.
Opposite No. 147 Vernon Street
Joint leak
Old age
TOWN OF
WAKEFIELD
December 8 Water off 11:30 A.M. December 10 Did not have to shut off water December 22 Water off 11:45 A.M.
5:45 P.M.
6" C. L.
Opposite No. 26 Lafayette Street
Cracked pipe
3 rust holes
February
3:40 P.M.
6" C. I.
8" C. I.
Broadway opposite No. 177
Joint leak
April
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PUMPING RECORDS AND RAINFALL
Month
1946 Crystal Lake
1946 Driven Wells
1946 Bay State Wells
1946 Rainfall
1947 Crystal Lake
1947 Driven Wells
1947
1947 Bay State Rainfall Wells
January
18,971,000
6,438,200
4,285,980
2.03
19,650,000
9,492,300
3,439,520
2.79
February
16,397,000
5,780,600
3,900,970
3.18
17,345,000
8,562,700
3,071,690
1.48
March
19,074,000
6,762,500
4,079,320
1.32
17,995,000
9,876,100
3,427,650
2.80
April
16,884,000
7,893,000
4,074,860
2.37
17,980,000
9,441,100
3,152,640
3.52
May
18,189,000
8,214,700
3,984,860
4.65
22,295,000
5,676,200
3,561,730
4.12
June
19,221,000
8,206,400
3,717,940
2.80
23,870,000
6,063,300
3,464,840
2.27
July
23,291,000
8,716,100
3,211,600
1.98
26,850,000
7,780,700
3,432,830
4.69
August
16,348,000
9,174,600
3,425,600
9.04
25,465,000
7,973,300
3,311,440
2.26
September
17,602,000
9,053,000
3,343,690
3.10
22,838,000
7,924,500
3,269,130
2.57
October
18,506,000
9,420,600
3,480,820
.42
23,387,000
8,029,900
3,413,160
.52
November
17,362,000
8,871,900
3,371,130
1.27
21,510,000
7,776,600
3,413,160
5.39
December
18,283,000
9,158,600
3,442,620
3.85
21,635,000
8,670,800
3,560,250
3.29
Total
220,128,000
97,690,200
44,319,390
36.01
260,820,000
97,267,500
40,518,040
35.70
Total pumped, 1946 Total pumped, 1947 Average Daily Consumption, 1946 Average Daily Consumption, 1947
362,137,590 Gallons 398,605,540 Gallons 992,157 Gallons 1,092,069 Gallons
Average Daily Per Capita, 1946 Average Daily Per Capita, 1947
53.1 Gallons 58.4 Gallons
REPORT OF WATER AND SEWERAGE BOARD
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WATER DEPARTMENT NEW EQUIPMENT
One half-ton Dodge pick-up body truck.
WATER SUPPLY
On December 31, 1947, Crystal Lake was 37 inches below high water. The driven well supply at Sexton Avenue has yielded very well during the year. The dug well off Bay State Road has likewise proven satisfactory.
FILTRATION PLANT
Both filters have functioned very satisfactorily during the year and have produced an excellent quality of water. No. 1 filter was resanded during the year and No. 2 filter will require resanding during 1948.
MUTUAL AID CONNECTIONS
There are 7 cross connections between the following surrounding com- munities, namely :
Reading 2
Stoneham 2
Melrose 2
Lynnfield 1
It was not necessary to use any of the above mutual aid connections during the year.
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