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TARVIA
Sundry Expense
5,000.00
2,249.44 2,750.56
SIDEWALK REPAIRS
Sundry Expense
500.00
441.44
58.56
STREET LIGHTING
Service
9,580.00
9,565.20
14.80
GUIDE BOARDS AND SIGNS
-
Sundry Expense
100.00
93.41
6.59
BEACONS
Sundry Expense
350.00
35.00
334.52
50.48
SNOW REMOVAL
Sundry Expense
5,000.00
4,764.96
235.04
SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES
MASSACHUSETTS INDUSTRIAL SCHOOLS
Tuition
1,400.00
1,153.67
246.33
MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Sundry Expense Appropriation
$5,000.00
Proceeds of Dog Fund
408.50
5,408.50
5,408.48
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RECAPITULATION OF AMOUNTS AVAILABLE AND EXPENDITURES-Continued * Denotes Unexpended Balance December 31, 1942, available in 1943
Classification of Accounts
Available Previous Year
Appropriated 1942
Transferred Reserve Fund
Expended
Balance
INTEREST AND DEBT
Interest and Debt
36,700.00
36,262.34
437.66
STATE AID
Relief
400.00
170.00
230.00
CARE OF TOWN CEMETERIES
Sundry Expense
60.00
60.00
CARE OF SOLDIERS' GRAVES
150.00
147.50
2.50
Sundry Expense
RECREATION AND UNCLASSIFIED -
Park Department Sundry Expense (Includes $1,668.76 In- surance)
3,625.00
200.00
5,489.54
4.22
Rent, American Legion
900.00
900.00
Rent, Veterans Spanish-American War
288.00
288.00
Observance Memorial Day
500.00
500.00
Observance Tri-Town Day
500.00
500.00
Compensation Insurance
1,300.00
1,151.73
148.27
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Liability Insurance .
200.00
190.00
10.00
Miscellaneous Unclassified
700.00
463.29
236.71
W. P. A. PROGRAM
W. P. A. General Fund ($200.00 to Forest Street) .
$7,784.67
8,000.00
4,945.24 10,639.43* 200.00*
Forest Street Sidewalk
200.00
Liberty Street Sidewalk
10.42
10.42*
Engineering Project .
22.33
22.33*
Extension Water Mains
1,000.00
1,000.00* 600.00*
Concord Street Sidewalk
600.00
Howard Street Drain .
104.81
37.55
67.26*
SUMMARY OF ARTICLES
Article 44, West Water Street Deficit
4,890.01
109.99
5,000.00
Article 10, Commodities Expense
393.26
393.26
Article 11, Foreclosure Tax Titles
400.00
32.00
368.00
Article 2, Commodities Expense
500.00
489.25
10.75
Article 21, Catch Basin ..
300.00
276.57
23.43
Article 29, Purchase Tractor
2,000.00
2,000.00*
Article 31, Garbage Disposal
1,800.00
1,318.45
481.55
Article 39, Placing Caution Signs
250.00
240.61
9.39
Article 40, National Defense Medical
.
350.00
350.00
Article 42, Accident Claim
200.00
200.00
Article 45, James McPartlen Services
180.00
180.00
Article Maintenance Reed's Pond
700.00
670.99
29.01
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RECAPITULATION OF AMOUNTS AVAILABLE AND EXPENDITURES-Continued * Denotes Unexpended Balance December 31, 1942, available in 1943
Classification of Accounts
Available Previous Year
Appropriated 1942
Transferred Reserve Fund
Expended
Balance
TRANSFERS FROM RESERVE FUND
Two Hour Parking .
200.00
199.25
North Union Street Maintenance
884.46
500.00
1,328.86
Federal Rationing Board .
1,500.00
496.08
.75 53.10 1,003.08*
DEFENSE COMMITTEE
Sundry Expense
7,867.50
5,000.00
7,680.42 5,187.08*
AVAILABLE BALANCES
Fire Fund
3,116.50
1,483.50
1,633.00*
Article 25, 1941, Caution Signs
127.85
127.49
.36
Alteration, North Avenue Corner
200.00
200.00*
Article 12, 1941, Binding Books
13.36
13.36*
Article 17, Purchase Fire Truck
18.80
18.80*
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Report of Public Welfare Department For the Year Ending December 31, 1942
General Relief
In submitting the report for 1942 it will be noted that expenditures for General Relief have decreased from $39,451.27 in 1941 to $27,678.74 this year. This is a de- crease of $11,772.53. The number of cases receiving relief have not changed greatly over the year. In Jan- uary, 1942 we were aiding 48 cases, in December, 1942 the case load had dropped to 41. Throughout the year there has been practically no active employable cases on the Welfare Rolls, all having been absorbed by the expan- sion of the National Defense Program. We look ahead to a year of lowered Welfare costs, with employment available for all who are able to work.
Stamp Plan and Commodity Department
During the year 1942 the Food Stamp Program inaug- urated in August of the previous year has been carried on. Under this program families receiving any kind of public assistance and also families of the socalled, "Low Income" bracket enjoy the benefits of the program on a voluntary basis.
As stated before eligible cases purchase orange colored stamps in the approximate amount they formerly spent for food. With each dollar's worth of orange stamps, fifty cents worth of blue stamps are given free with a few minor exceptions where the blue issue is slightly less. Both types of stamps are negotiable for food at any grocery store participating in the plan.
During the year 1942 a total of $9,585.00 worth of orange stamps were purchased. A total of $4,310.00 worth of blue stamps were granted free.
The Secretary of Agriculture, Claude W. Wickard, has
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announced the suspension of the Food Stamp Program effective March 1, 1943.
Under the Commodity Distribution Program, various articles of clothing have been available for distribution to needy families during the year. As far as we know this program is to be discontinued February 27, 1943.
Old Age Assistance
The total cost of Old Age Assistance showed an increase over the previous year. In 1941 the total cost of this type of relief was $113,986.40, in 1942 total expenditures were $120,631.97. This increase resulted despite the fact that the case load decreased from 317 cases in December 1941, to 294 cases in December 1942.
This increase in expenditures for Old Age Assistance is understandable inasmuch as increased monthly grants under the Amended Old Age Assistance Law became effective on May 1, 1942. This resulted in increased grants to many Old Age recipients.
It is quite likely that there will be a slight decrease in the number receiving Old Age Assistance in the coming year. In 1942 several persons left the Old Age rolls to return to private employment. We expect a greater number to enter private employment in the present year as the man power shortage becomes more acute.
Aid to Dependent Children
The cost of aid under this category has shown a de- crease during the year 1942 over the previous year.
On January 1, 1942, there were a total of 26 active cases involving care of 58 persons, on December 31, 1942 the case load had dropped to 18 with a total of 47 persons being cared for.
The total cost of A. D. C. in 1941 was $13,485.65, in 1942 the total cost was $12,859.95.
In view of brighter prospects for the year 1943 we
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have recommended a smaller budget for the year for this category of aid also.
Conclusion
In general the picture from a welfare standpoint is most encouraging at the present time. The industrial conditions of the town have greatly improved under the impetus of the national war effort. It is reflected in low- ered relief cost. We hope the trend will continue long after peace is restored.
We have geared the Welfare Department to the new duties placed upon it by the State and Federal Govern- ments in providing adequate plans for handling civilians, should they need assistance because of enemy action or war caused disasters.
The Department is also prepared to meet the needs of persons who might be forced to leave their homes because of fuel shortage. This planning and preparation has been done in conjunction with, and with the complete coopera- tion and assistance of your local Committee on Public Safety.
We sincerely appreciate the work done by several local relief agencies, whose supplemental aid lightens the bur- den of this department and makes possible certain bene- fits which are not within the scope of the Board of Public Welfare.
The cooperation of the Board of Public Welfare and the several employees of the Department is a continued source of great satisfaction, and we trust that this spirit of mutual assistance will continue to prevail.
Submitted by,
GERALD A. WHELAND,
Welfare Agent.
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Financial Report of Public Welfare Welfare Expenditures 1942
Appropriation
$30,000.00
Total Expenditures
27,678.74
Unexpended balance reverting to revenue
$ 2,321.26
Received from individuals $ 169.40
Received from other cities and towns 2,041.90
Received from Comm. of Mass. 3,090.92
$ 5,302.22
Net Cost to Town
$22,376.52
ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURES Total Payments-Welfare 1942
Cash
$9,402.50
Groceries
108.10
Fuel
500.17
Rent
1,735.62
Clothing
18.84
Board
1,280.13
Dental Service
53.00
Doctor's Service
304.00
Medicine
92.84
Hospitals
781.41
Burials
300.00
Paid Other Cities and Towns
4,068.98
Administration
813.73
Commodity Distribution and Stamp Plan
206.39
Welfare Agent
1,788.84
Town Infirmary
5,929.70
Miscellaneous
294.49
$27,678.74
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Administration
Paid :
Annette P. White
$446.00
Marilyn Hunter
346.00
Yawman & Erbe Mfg. Co.
1.64
A. S. Peterson
1.30
Mass. Ass'n, of Relief Officers
2.00
Hobbs & Warren Inc.
4.79
Miscellaneous
12.00
$813.73
Administration of Commodity Distribution and Stamp Plan
Paid :
Mae Tyler
$158.00
John J. Bowler, use of car
30.00
City of Brockton, warehouse expense
8.00
Franklin & Perkins, bags
5.09
A. S. Peterson, supplies
5.30
Total
$206.39
Town Infirmary Expenditures
For salary of superintendent
$1,020.00
Total for salaries of other regular employees
619.24
For food supplies
1,936.38
For fuel and light
764.84
For hay, grain and feed
381.28
For clothing
57.61
For ordinary repairs
225.25
For ordinary equipment
157.90
For medicine, medical attendance and nursing
139.16
Miscellaneous
622.04
Total actually paid out on account of the Infirmary $5,923.70
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Town Infirmary Analysis of Expenditures
Paid :
Earl or Blanche Wyatt
$1,020.00
Earl Wyatt
13.50
Annie Stewart
150.00
Kate Kelly
133.00
Lillian Cobbett
90.00
Delia Perry
20.00
Marian Spear
22.86
Sadie Jeness
75.00
Charles Driscoll
42.13
Florence Henderson
75.00
Albert Culver & Co.
587.57
Rockland Coal & Grain Co.
432.42
Joseph H. Dunn, M. D.
7.00
Arthur H. Barron, M. D.
19.00
Norbert F. Lough, M. D.
4.00
Herbert E. Castleton, M. D.
28.00
Peter R. Valicenti, M. D.
5.00
Herbert J. Hulse, M. D.
11.00
Dr. M. J. Dunn
2.00
William's Apothecary
8.72
F. S. Delay
44.44
John H. Lamb
57.66
Michael J. Ryan
134.97
James G. Lamb
123.22
Manoli's Store
115.48
C. H. Busher
116.74
L. Fransoso
108.01
Pioneer Food Store
114.82
Tedeschi's Market
128.75
M. Benotti & Co.
116.50
Herbert F. Gardner
117.87
Hickey Bros.
117.81
Market St. Cash Grocery
119.35
A. Fiaschetti
102.29
West Side Grocery
25.20
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Boston Provision Co.
121.63
Pacific St. Market
123.54
M. Y. Clement
125.78
Rockland Sea Food
51.41
Rockland Auto Service
28.00
Brockton Hospital
8.00
C. L. Rice & Son Inc.
100.00
Dr. Benjamin Lelyveld
2.00
Roland Poole
7.00
Ferber's
5.86
Ranney's
13.05
Lelyveld Shoe Store
12.30
Orvitt & Hart, Inc.
12.39
Burrell & Delory Co.
6.30
Mass. Reformatory for Women
84.13
Mass. Reformatory
30.75
State Prison
4.22
Brockton Edison Co.
114.18
N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co.
44.91
Water Department
75.16
Jenkins & Simmons Co.
.50
Alice Holbrook
9.00
Goodco Sanitary Products
43.50
Joseph A. Fern
42.90
John S. Cheever Co.
6.00
A. S. Peterson
68.16
Rockland Shoe Repair
8.80
Rockland Hardware & Paint Co.
75.87
Fred Cheney
161.25
Rome Bros.
35.84
Harry L. Rome
14.03
M. D. Stetson Co.
21.13
R. E. Purnelle
1.75
Willard E. Trufant
9.78
Fitzgibbons Filling Station
6.66
Donald F. Robbins Co.
3.94
Brockton Enterprise
6.50
George V. Tyler
16.00
Andrew I. Robichaud
3.00
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Estes Auto Supply
4.86
Rockland Disposal Service
10.00
Benjamin W. Ford
9.00
Glenwood Range Co.
3.76
Marion E. Derby
2.40
Joseph Breck & Sons
1.38
Dr. Ralph Briggs
6.00
Thomas Murrill
5.00
C. A. Paulding
7.01
H. F. Davis Tractor Co.
10.75
Hall & Torrey Co.
8.68
Carl S. Johnson
12.50
J. P. Chase
2.67
John V. Hoadley
17.35
Carlton E. McPhee
6.81
MeManus Box Co.
27.00
$5,929.70
Bureau of Old Age Assistance
Appropriation
$72,000.00
Expended from Local Funds
72,000.00
Federal Grants:
Balance, January 1, 1942
$ 4,914.51
Received in 1942
56,483.19
Total Federal Funds
$61,397.70
Expended from Federal Funds 48,631.97
Balance available January 1, 1943 $12,765.73
Total Expenditures O. A. A .:
Town and Federal Funds $120,631.97
Credits received from:
Comm. of Mass. 1942 $46,646.86
Federal Grants 1942 56,483.19
Other Cities and Towns 1942
1,455.59
$104,585.64
Net cost of O. A. A. to Town $16,046.33
Refunds from Individuals $111.00
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Old Age Assistance Administration
Appropriation (Local)
$300.00
Federal Grant:
Balance from previous year
$ 103.18
Received in 1942
1,883.12
$1,986.30
Federal and Local Funds 1942
$2,286.30
Expended from Federal and Local Funds
2,059.81
Federal Funds available January 1, 1943 223.55
Analysis of Expenditures Old Age Assistance Administration
Paid:
Mary L. O'Brien, services and use of car $1,508.00
Annette P. White, clerical service 468.00
Yawman & Erbe Mfg. Co., supplies 14.73
Robert Dale Co., Inc., supplies 4.50
Shaw Walker Co., supplies 7.75
Mary L. O'Brien, expenses to Boston
2.50
Addressograph Sales Agency, supplies 16.24
U. S. Post Office, postage 12.00
H. C. Metcalf, typewriter ribbon 1.25
Rockland Standard, supplies 4.25
Hobbs & Warren, Inc., supplies 18.59
Mass. Ass'n of Relief Officers, dues
2.00
Total Cost of Administration $2,059.81
Aid to Dependent Children
Appropriation $10,000.00
Expended from Local Funds
10,000.00
Federal Grant:
Balance January 1, 1942 $1,288.78
Received in 1942
4,603.77
$5,892.55
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Expended from Federal Funds 2,859.95.
Balance available January 1, 1943
$3,032.60
Total Expenditures A. D. C. Town and Federal Funds $12,859.95
Credits received from Commonwealth of Massachusetts 1942
$4,981.95
Federal Grants 1942 4,603.77
$9,585.72
Net cost of A. D. C. to Town $3,274.23
Federal Reimbursements for Administration of A. D. C.
Balance January 1, 1942
$148.83
Received during 1942
260.97
$409.90
Expended
273.10
Balance available January 1, 1943
$136.80
Analysis of Expenditures of A. D. C. Administration
Paid :
Annette P. White
$260.00
Hobbs & Warren
1.60
Yawman & Erbe Mfg. Co.
11.50
$273.10
Auditors' Report
We have audited the books of the various departments of the Town, including the Treasurer, Town Clerk, Col- lector of Taxes, Sealer of Weights and Measures, School and Water Departments and have found them to be cor- rect. The Treasurer's bank account also has been recon- ciled with the statements furnished by the banks.
Respectfully submitted, HAROLD C. SMITH, Chairman GEORGE A. GALLAGHER LEO DOWNEY
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
WATER COMMISSIONERS
TOWN OF ROCKLAND
MASSACHUSETTS
1942
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JOINT WATER BOARD OF ABINGTON AND ROCKLAND
H. C. WITHERELL, Chairman S. W. BAKER, Secretary
GEORGE GRAY E. S. DAMON
F. L. MERRILL JAMES T. SHEA
LEWIS WHEELER, Water Registrar
WATER BOARD OF ROCKLAND
S. W. BAKER, Chairman E. S. DAMON JAMES T. SHEA JAMES B. STUDLEY, Superintendent
Regular meeting of the Board Thursday evening at 7:30
Main and Superintendent's Office, 96 E. Water St.
Open 8-12 A. M .- 1-5 P. M. Telephone 901
Collection Office, Gladstone Block
Open 9-12 A. M.
2-5 P. M.
Water Commissioners' Report
The Water Commissioners herewith submit their fifty- seventh annual report.
Additional property has been purchased on the shores of Big Sandy Pond, in accordance with the vote of the towns, for the protection of the water supply.
A six foot fence was erected on part of the West Shore of the pond, providing additional protection against trespassers.
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Following is the account of land purchased on the shores of Big Sandy Pond during the year :
Clarence Rice, sale of land
$1,000.00
F. J. Geogan, sale of Holland land
900.00
F. J. Geogan, sale of Haywood land 150.00
Amos A. Phelps, sale of land 150.00
Lucy Corbett, sale of land
125.00
F. J. Geogan, sale of Inckley land
100.00
Howland Engineering Service, surveying
151.90
F. J. Geogan, legal service
199.15
Clarence Rice, taxes
25.00
$2,801.05
During the year, the Supreme Judicial Court handed down a decision on a bill of equity brought by the Towns of Rockland and Abington against the owners of the cranberry bogs lying between Big Sandy Pond and Little Sandy Pond and refused to grant the injunction which the Towns had sought. The petition of the Towns sought to enjoin the owners of the bogs from allowing water which came from the ditches in their bogs to flow into Big Sandy Pond. The Towns alleged that this water was improper for drinking purposes. The case was tried at some length before Stewart B. McLeod, Esquire, ap- pointed Master by the Superior Court to hear the case. His decision stated that although the water as it came into Big Sandy Pond was not suitable for drinking pur- poses, there was no evidence that water as pumped from the pond at the pumping station was not proper for drinking purposes.
The Supreme Judicial Court in its opinion seemed to rely generally on the fact that there was no evidence that the water taken from the Pond at the pumping sta- tion was polluted and further, that there was no evidence that any harm had come to any of the users of the water from the Pond.
Although the Board felt there was a real basis for the granting of the relief which it had asked for, the action and the decision by the Supreme Judicial Court will
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probably be very helpful in eventually settling the long existing dispute between the Towns and the owners of the bogs, as to the method of operating the bogs. The Court has found that the stream between Little Sandy Pond and Big Sandy Pond is a tributory of Big Sandy Pond only when the water in Little Sandy Pond is high enough to flow into it but that this overflow seldom hap- pens except during high water and flood conditions.
With this as a basis, it is hoped that an agreement will be reached between the Towns and the owners of the bog whereby the Towns will gain some control over the flow of the water from the bogs into Big Sandy Pond.
JOINT WORKS
Services in Rockland
2005
Services in Abington
1558
Services in Joint Works
132
New services in Rockland
9
New services in Abington
6
JOINT ACCOUNT, 1942
Brockton Edison Co., service
$ 4,381.59
William Brown, salary
2,130.00
Lewis Wheeler, salary
1,704.00
Nilsson-Stewart Fence Construction Co., fence and labor
1,378.90
George Litchfield, labor
898.34
Willard Nickerson, labor
829.06
A. Culver Co., coal
687.81
Edward Rourke, coal
657.43
Calgon, Inc. 549.50
Abington Coal Corporation, coal
481.78
E. W. Brainerd, repairing chimney at station
450.00
John Wheatley, legal services 360.65
Hayes, Pump & Machinery, repairs and services
356.85
N. E. T. & T. Co., service 247.49
G. H. Meserve, labor
239.18
Town of Pembroke, taxes
219.84
Curry Brothers Oil Co., oil and waste
144.16
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John Peles, labor
139.50
Walworth Co., fittings 130.95
Reed, Lumber and Coal Co., paint and supplies 129.36
Frank Joy, labor
106.31
Howland Engineering Service, surveying
105.81
H. Dean Sampson, installing bomb screens
105.75
S. W. Baker, services as secretary
100.00
Harrison Witherell, services as chairman 100.00
Charles J. Higgins, services as treasurer
100.00
Monsanto Chemical Co., chlorine 98.75
W. E. Kingsbury, gravel and labor 98.50
Walker-Fearing, labor and repairs
92.45
Collins Packing Co., packing
86.22
Sterling Engine Co., valves
66.65
Lewis F. Dyer, blackout curtains
64.00
F. J. Geogan, legal services
65.00
Howard Diersch, labor and material
62.00
George Gray, services as Commissioner
50.00
Frank Merrill, services as Commissioner
50.00
E. S. Damon, services as Commissioner
50.00
J. T. Shea, services as Commissioner
50.00
Socony Vacuum Oil Co., oil
44.40
Douglas Print, printing and stock
41.96
Rome Brothers, supplies
40.07
Minot Davis, labor
36.56
Theodore White, labor
32.06
Benj. Lang, supplies
30.15
Vincent Hatch, labor
29.25
Pittsburgh Equitable Meter, meters
29.16
Builders, Providence, clock
23.00
George Clark, labor on house
22.00
Burton Rand, supplies 20.50
Mathewson Alkali Works, J. H. solution 19.00
16.60
Abington Water Department, materials for leaks 16.50
Mrs. Lewis Wheeler, wallpaper 16.28
15.95
Mark McCarthy, labor
15.75
Tony Sasso, labor
15.47
J. R. Parker P. M., envelopes
Burrell & Delorey, boots
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William Eamon, labor
15.00
Timothy White, labor 15.00
Herbert Gurney, labor
15.00
Wallace & Tiernan, solution
14.22
C. & D. Hardware, supplies
13.80
William West, labor
13.50
Builders Iron Foundry, charts
11.40
Rockland Water Department, repairs
11.21
Gould's Pump Inc., engine parts
10.54
Commissioner of Public Safety, inspection of boiler 10.00
Amos A. Phelps & Son, insurance
10.00
John Foster Lumber Co., cement
9.00
Carroll Meserve, labor
9.00
Joseph Donovan, labor
9.00
Wright & Potter, printing
9.00
General Electric, brushes
8.74
Rockland Transportation Co., express
8.10
Crosby Steam Gage, charts
7.77
Stearn's Express, express
7.24
Taunton Lumber Co., lumber
7.20
Hohman's Flowers, truck hire
7.00
W. H. Clayton, signs
6.00
Charles Orrall, labor
6.00
Harrison Witherell, maps
5.55
Vincent Hatch, labor
4.50
S. C. Crosby, repairs to clock
4.00
American Railway Express, express
3.68
Old Colony Post V. F. W., rent of hall
3.50
William Brown, postage
2.78
H. M. Hunter, labor
2.50
Bemis Drug Co., supplies
1.44
Sassi Tanzi, labor
.56
$18,294.72
Rockland paid one-half
9,147.36
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REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF JOINT WORKS
To the Joint Board of Water Commissioners of Abington and Rockland
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report as Joint Superintendent for the year ending December 31, 1942.
The usual analysis of water from Great and Little Sandy Ponds have been made by the Department of Pub- lic Health, also samples of water from Great Sandy Pond were mailed each month to Lawrence Experiment Station for bacterial examination.
All hydrants were tested during the past year.
Some minor repairs and painting will be done at the Pumping Station this year.
The shores of the pond are in good condition but it requires a lot of time to clean them of growth, leaves and other accumulated fragments. The cottage owners, with few exceptions, have tried to keep their property in good condition.
Three renewal of services and three service leaks were repaired.
Rockland water tank was filled to capacity once every day during the year and most of the days it was filled two times.
The financial account of the joint works will be found under the report of the Water Registrar.
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SIXTY-NINTH ANNUAL REPORT
Below are the records of pumpings to show the increase of the consumption of water:
Year
Gallons
1932
191,542,000
1933
213,509,000
1934
238,869,000
1935
228,959,000
1936
246,956,000
1937
249,546,000
1938
226,866,000
1939
247,523,000
1940
251,664,000
1941
282,488,000
1942
291,218,000
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM H. BROWN, Joint Superintendent
PUMPING STATION RECORD
1942 Month
Hours Pumping m h
Daily Average h
m
Gallons Pumped
Daily Average
Coal Consumed
Daily Average
Average Height in Reservoir
Gallons Pumped per K.W.H.
January
368
30
11
54
23,507,000
758,291
19,554
631
97.9
735.1
February
329
50
11
47
20,841,000
744,322
18,790
671
97.8
733.7
March
372
00
12
00
23,538,000
759,290
21,973
709
97.8
733.5
April
371
05
12
22
23,495,000
783,167
16,445
548
98.0
735.0
May
413
00
13
20
26,160,000
843,871
14,938
482
98.0
738.0
June
420
35
14
01
26,658,000
888,600
12,930
431
98.0
739.9
July
418
15
13
30
26,550,000
856,452
646
21
97.9
740.7
August
404
30
13
03
25,562,000
824,581
2,480
80
97.9
740.0
September
391
30
13
03
24,552,000
818,400
10,357
345
97.9
733.5
October
374
40
12
05
23,492,000
757,807
15,072
486
97.8
735.4
November
366
30
12
13
22,932,000
764,400
14,700
490
97.0
732.2
December
382
15
12
20
23,931,000
771,968
19,840
640
97.0
732.1
Totals Average
4,612
40
291,218,000 24,268,167
167,725 13,977
97.75
735.75
384
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Average static head, 220.9. Average dynamic head, 272. Maximum record, June 11 to June 17, inclusive, 6,705,000 gallons. Maximum daily record, June 11, 1,073,000 gallons. Coal received 1942, 414,990 lbs. Coal on hand January 1, 1943, 354,349 lbs. Gallons pumped via electricity, 290,075,000 gallons. Gallons pumped via steam pump, 533,000 gallons. Gallons pumped via gasoline engine, 610,000 gallons. Gasoline on hand January 1, 1943, 890 gallons. Gallons pumped per gallon of gasoline, 4,540. Gallons pumped per pound of coal, 360.
WILLIAM H. BROWN, Chief Engineer.
TOWN OF ROCKLAND
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SIXTY-NINTH ANNUAL REPORT
REPORT OF WATER REGISTRAR
Pembroke, Massachusetts January 1, 1943
To the Joint Board of Water Commissioners of Abington and Rockland
Gentlemen :
I herewith submit my report as Water Registrar for the year ending December 31, 1942.
Water Rates Collected $3,044.05
Water Rates Due $ 270.18
Respectfully submitted, LEWIS E. WHEELER, Water Registrar
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
To the Board of Water Commissioners:
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report of the Water Department
for the year ending December 31, 1942.
$31,481.80
Receipts from Water Rates
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