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The system in general has been maintained in good repair including hydrants, valves, pumping plant and distribution system. There is much work in the nature of improvements that should be done, although it seems advisable to delay the bulk of this work until prices stabilize. A storage shed is badly needed and some provisions must be made in the near future to house the large amount of maintenance materials carried in stock.
The following data is taken from the records of the department:
SERVICE CONNECTIONS
Taking Water Dec. 31. 1948 541 Seasonal takers shut off 459
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Total services used 1948
1000
Services not used 1948
58
Total service connections
1058
NEW SERVICE INSTALLATIONS
3/4 "
1 1/4 "
1 1/2 " 2"
TOTAL
New services
installed
57
74
4
1
3 139
Length in feet
3439.4'
6751.8' 726'
119.5' 797.5' 11,834.2'
Average length per service
60.3'
91.2' 181.5' 119.5' 265.8'
85.1'
Average charge per service
$54.37
Cost to Dept.
per foot
.73
1948 MAIN LINE CONSTRUCTION
Kind of Pipe
Size
Length
Belmont Rd.
C. L. Cast Iron
500'
Brooks Rd.
C. L. Cast Iron
360'
North Rd.
C. L. Cast Iron
6 ₽
942'
Grey Neck Rd.
C. L. Cast Iron
8'
421'
Miles St.
C. L. Cast Iron
6"
638'
Hoyt Rd.
C. L. Wrought Iron
2"
184'
Gorham Rd. (West End)
C. L. Cast Iron
6"
1130'
Gorham Rd. (East End)
C. L. Cast Iron
530'
Woodland Rd.
C. L. Cast Iron
498'
South St.
C. L. Cast Iron
10"
388'
Witchmere Lane
C. L. Wrought Iron
2"
395'
Witchmere Lane
C. L. Wrought Iron
11% "
80'
Nickerson Ct.
C. L. Wrought Iron
2"
392'
Shaggy Pines Lane
C. L. Wrought Iron
2"
400'
Meadow Lane
C. L. Wrought Iron
2"
185'
Walthor Rd.
C. L. Wrought Iron
589'
Cody Lane
C. L. Wrought Iron
1 1/4 "
102'
Cody Lane
C. L. Wrought Iron
1 1% "
155'
Total
11,464'
MILES OF MAINS BY SIZES
10"
8'
6"
2"
1 1/2 " 1 1/4 "
TOTAL
1947 Total
6.00
7.39
8.20
2.27
.17
None
24.03 Miles
1948 Added
.07
.18
1.45
.41
.04
.02
2.17 Miles
1948 Total
6.07
7.57
9.65
2.68
.21 .02
26.20 Miles
HYDRANTS
1947
147
1948 Added
14
Total 1948
161
1935'
Lower County Rd.
C. L. Cast Iron
C. L. Cast Iron
1640'
Hoyt Rd.
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WATER CONSUMPTION
Gallons
Gallons
January
2,011,410 July 16,405,840
February
1,892,110
August
18,184,650
March
2,209,350 September
9,324,590
April
2,764,520 October
4,260,080
May
4,124,120 November
3,036,440
June
6,446,770 December
2,707,870
Total Gallons Pumped-73,367,750
Pumped to metered ratio 82 %
Average daily consumption
201,007 gals.
Largest monthly consumption-August
18,184,650 gals.
Largest weekly consumption-ending August 28th -
4,939,880 gals. 895,070 gals.
Largest daily consumption-August 26th
Hours of operation-Fairbanks Diesel
1,088 Hrs. 30 Min. 767 Hrs. 45 Min.
Hours of operation-Sterling Diesel .
Total hours of operation
1,856 Hrs. 15 Min.
SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTS ENDING DEC. 31, 1948
Receipts
Minimum Charges
$21,301.04
Excess Water
5,519.89
Service Connections
6,769.56
Miscellaneous
181.91
TOTAL COLLECTIONS 1948 $33,772.40
Paid to Town Treasurer
33,144.37
Cash on hand December 31st, 1948
628.03
Commitments
1947 Balance Outstanding Jan. 1, 1948 $1,243.87
1947 Collections
1,243.87
None
1948 Commitments (Includes $23.02 in Refunds)
34,876.32
Less Abatements
61.85
34,814.47
Less 1948 Collections
32,528.53
1948 Balance Outstanding Dec. 31, 1948
$2,285.94
Total Balance Outstanding Dec. 31, 1948
$2,285.94
Expenditures
Payments $20,589.00 Appropriation $20,596.00
Balance
7.00
$20,596.00 Classification of Expenditures
$20,596.00
Administration $6,099.99 General 6,492.01
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Service Installations Pumping Station
5,942.48 2,054.52
$20,589.00
SPECIAL ACCOUNTS
Water Main Construction
Payments
$29,992.49 7.51
Appropriation $30,000.00
$30,000.00
$30,000.00
Water Extension
Payments
$2,905.61
Appropriation
$3,000.00
Balance to 1949
94.39
[
$3,000.00
$3,000.00
New Truck
Payments
$1,393.39
Appropriation
$1,400.00
Balance
6.61
$1,400.00
$1,400.00
Shore Road
Payments
$14,229.16
Appropriation
$14,300.00
Balance
70.84
$14,300.00
$14,300.00
Hiawatha Road
Payments
$850.96
Appropriation
$950.00
Balance to 1949
99.04
$950.00
$950.00
Respectfully
submitted,
WALTER E. CAHOON LAWRENCE F. NICKERSON NORMAN O. NICKERSON Board of Water Commissioners JOHN W. HUGHES Superintendent and Collector
Balance
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REPORT OF PLUMBING INSPECTOR
To Board of Health, Town of Harwich, Mass.
The Plumbing Rules and Regulations as formulated by the State Examiner of Plumbing were adopted March 9, 1948 and become effective April 1, 1948.
Very good cooperation by plumbers, owners and all concerned throughout the year.
Material shortages has been the source of most trouble, however we feel that new materials used have proved to be better suited to meet type of construction generally used here.
I find that the number of inspections that require sev- eral trips calls for most of my time and plenty of mileage.
Number of permits
178
Fees Collected
$178.00 $71,450.00
Estimated cost
Paid to Board of Health Clerk
$162.00
Balance paid to Clerk Jan. 3, 1949
16.00
$178.00
Respectfully submitted, CLARENCE E. GREENWOOD, Inspector of Plumbing.
FIRE DEPARTMENT AND FOREST WARDEN'S REPORT
YEAR 1948
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
And to the Citizens of the Town of Harwich:
I hereby respectfully submit the annual report of the Fire Department, and Forest Warden's Department for the year 1948.
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PERSONNEL
Rank Name
Rank Name
Chief, Gothard N. Ostby
1st. Asst. Chief, Fred T. Young, Jr. 2nd. Asst. Chief, Arthur H. Chase
Capt., Sheldon Thayer
Village Years Served HFD
Village Years Served HFD
Harwich-3*
Harwichport-19
Harwich-31
S. Harwich-9 mos. (Rescue Co.)
LADDER NUMBER 1
1. Capt., Daniel F. Fennell
2. Lt., Eugene H. Winston, Jr.
3. Pvt., Oscar A. Arsenault Harwich-2
4. Pvt., Leland H. McKenney
5. Pvt., A, Preston Doane, Jr.
6. Pvt., Brenton Wixon
East Harwich-1 yr. 10 mos .*
7.
8.
ABOVE NAMED CO. DRILL ATENDANCE AVERAGE 78 %
ENGINE NUMBER 1
1. Capt., George W. Stidstone Harwich-2
2. Lt., Herbert J. Clapp, Jr. Harwichport-5 yrs. 5 mos .*
2. Pvt., B. Harold Eldredge Harwich-2
4. Pvt., William M. Williams
So. Harwich-1 yr. 3 mos.
5. Pvt., Emulous E. Hall, Jr. Harwich-2
6. Pvt., C. Earl Chase Harwichport-3
7. Pvt., Kenneth F. Coulsen
Harwich-1 mo .*
8.
ABOVE NAMED CO. DRILL ATENDANCE AVERAGE 77 %
ENGINE NUMBER 2
1. Capt., Charles Pratt Harwich-7 yrs. 9 mos.
2. Lt., Howard B. Corey Harwich-2 yrs. 5 mos.
3. Pvt., Robert Bouvier Harwichport-1 yr. 3 mos.
4. Pvt., William C. Chase
Harwich-22 yrs. 9 mos.
5. Pvt., J. Alden Ellis
So. Harwich-3 mos.
6. Pvt., Charles Barrett
7. Pvt., John Daluze
Pleasant Lake-2
ABOVE NAMED CO. DRILL ATENDANCE AVERAGE 68 %
ENGINE NUMBER 4
1. Capt., Thomas H. Egan West Harwich-1 yr. 11 mos.
2. Lt., Charles A. Hall West Harwich-2
3. Pvt., Alfred J. Carter West Harwich-8 mos.
4. Pvt., William L. Fratus Harwichport-9 mos.
5. Pvt., Roger W. Munsey East Harwich-1 yr. 1 mo .* 6. Pvt., Leon C. Our Harwichport-1 yr. 9 mos. Harwich-2
7. Pvt., William Gorham ABOVE NAMED CO. DRILL ATENDANCE AVERAGE 78 % * Denotes men who have served the fire service elsewhere.
So. Harwich-1 mo.
8.
Harwich-3*
Harwichport-10
East Harwich-1 yr. 4 mos .*
Harwich-1 yr. 11 mos .*
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LIFE MEMBERS
1. Ralph Eldredge Harwichport
2. George M. Moody (Ex-Chief HFD) No. Harwich
3. Mrs. George M. Moody No. Harwich
DISPATCHERS
1. Mrs. H. B. Corey Harwich
2. Mrs. G. N. Ostby Harwich .
3. Mrs. B. H. Eldredge Harwich
4. Mrs. D. F. Fennell Harwich
5. Mrs. A. P. Doane, Jr. Harwich
6. Marjorie B. Ostby Harwich
STATISTICS
1. Total number of alarms answered: 217
2. Total number of alarms by sections:
HP-60 WH-74 SH-11 PL-6
HC-42 NH-18 EH-6
3. Total number of alarms by months.
Jan .- 8 Feb .- 4 Mar .- 15 A.pr .- 24 May-28 June-15 July-32 Aug .- 35 Sep .- 26 Oct .- 9 Nov .- 5 Dec .- 16
4. Total number of Whistle alarms: 31
5. Total number of Still alarms: 186
6. Total number of alarms by type:
A. Building 22
B. Woods and brush
20
C. Grass 15
D. Chimney 6
E. Boat or pier
0
F. Explosions
0
G. Electrical
11
H. False or Needless
16
I. Vehicles 8
J. Rubbish or dump
K. Investigations of State Fire Tower
Calls, smoke scares, etc.
L. Rescue Squad ....
M. Out of town (Brewster)
7. Total hours of service at fires-193 hours 49 minutes
8. Total miles covered answering alarms-910.8 m **___
9. Total feet of hose stretched or laid-34,350 feet
10. Total feet of ladders raised-173 feet
11. Total hours of pumping-
A. Ladder 1-5 hours 45 minutes
B. Engine 1-15 hours 35 minutes
C. Engine 2-47 hours 05 minutes
D. Engine 4-16 hours 25 minutes E. Portable Pump-1 hour
12. Total number of L.P. Gas and Oil storage inspections made -1289.
13. Total number of L.P. Gas and Oil storage permits issued -- 714.
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14. Total number of Open Air Permits issued-610
15. Total acres of woodland burned-4.3 acres
16. Total acres of grassland burned-12.1 acres
17. Estimated damage to buildings and contents- 1948-$8,932.47 1947-$23,616.60
18. Insurance paid buildings and contents- 1948-$8,051.92 1947-$19,190.60
19. Estimated value of buildings and contents involved- 1948-$141,485.00 1947-$257,825.00
20. Largest single loss for the year: W. E. Foster, dwelling, Harwichport, damaged. (July 22)
21. Most spectacular fire for the year: Forest Fire, two acres, Pleasant Lake. (April 11)
22. Most stubborn fire for the year: M. Rose, dwelling, North Harwich, damaged. (Dec. 24 and 25)
The year 1948 has been another year of steady advancement in the efficiency of your fire department. Thanks to the cooper- ation of you, the voters, we are now more capable of coping with the unforeseen than we were a year ago.
The new Quadruple Combination Truck has worked very well under all tests to which it has been subjected, both during the Underwriters tests before delivery. and in actual service in the town. Not just a showpiece, but a practical efficient unit of apparatus. The new fire truck is one of which every citizen may feel justly proud.
We were most fortunate indeed, in keeping the fire loss to a low figure during 1948. We have answered many alarms, but in all instances have been able to cope with the situation in the most efficient possible manner. The actual alarm is the real test. Only in fighting a fire can the results of good equipment and proper training be shown. We are one of the few departments on the Cape that carries on a regular training program during the whole year. We conduct two drills a month and have had good attendance. A quotation from the book, "U. S. Navy Structural Fire Fighting" points out the extreme importance of training in modern fire fighting. "The fallacy persists, even today (as evidenced by opinions expressed now and then) that the fireman's job consists merely of running out a length of hose, open- ing a hydrant, and pouring water on a fire, and that anybody of sufficient brawn can be a fireman.
Although the above opinion is not as prevalent as in former years, there are still a number of persons who entertain the misconception that any one strong enough
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to throw up heavy ladders or drag around loaded hose lines is good material for the fire department.
Just as it takes more than red paint and polished brass to make a fire engine, so also does it require more aptitude than muscle to make a fireman. Gone with his spirited horses is the beard-bedecked, trumpet-shouting, fire-laddie who, with his trusty axe, won for the fire department the dubious distinction of having said about it, "What the fire doesn't destroy, the fireman will."
Today, firemanship has become a technical occupation, requiring highly specialized study in the fields of fire prevention, detection, control and extinguishment. The modern fireman must not only have a strong back, but also a mind that is alert and capable of comprehending the vast scope of technological development in the sci- ence of fire engineering-a science which is continually becoming more complex.
To entrust the modern type of fire apparatus, costing as high as $50,000.00 for a single truck, to just anyone of imposing stature, or to depend upon random crews of hastily chosen. untrained men for the vital task of effecting rescues from airplane crashes, burning build- ings, cave-ins, or other emergencies - tasks wnich re- quire the highest degree of mind-body coordination plus the intelligence to cope with unpredictable situations would seem to be a very unwise policy."
From the preceeding paragraphs it can readily be seen that well trained men are a necessity, especially as the Harwich Fire Equipment in all represents a figure close to the $100,000.00 mark.
Another step forward this past year was the organiza- tion of a "Rescue Squad" under the leadership of Capt. Sheldon Thayer and the Fire Chief. Although we have accomplished much, we look forward to still greater efficiency and accomplishment with further training and delivery of our Emergency Rescue Truck. At this writ- ing we have reached the halfway mark in our drive for funds. The Fire Association has received donations ranging from $1 to 100. If your contribution has not yet been made, we would appreciate your mailing it at your earliest convenience to A. Preston Doane, Jr., Har- wich Fire Association, Harwich, Mass.
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At this time we wish to thank the citizens of the town for their almost 100% cooperation in our enforcement of oil storage regulations. There is no question but what this has greatly reduced the potential hazzard through- out the whole town.
Inspections have been made of establishments of all types, particularly where large groups gather. Condi- tions are still far from ideal, in a good many instances, but the preliminary steps have been taken and in the not too distant future, we believe we will attain the goal of having one of the safest towns in the Commonwealth as far as places of public gatherings are concerned.
To the Officers, and men of this department, I take a great deal of pleasure in extending my sincere thanks for their fine spirit and cooperation during the year, and also I wish to thank the other departments of the town, and Town Officials all.
Yours for a safer town in which to live.
Respectfully submitted, GOTHARD N. OSTBY, Chief F. D. and Forest Warden
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REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF WIRES
The following inspections were made for added wiring, change-overs from 2 to 3 wire, and new services, in the Town of Harwich, for the year ending December 31, 1948.
With the tremendous amount of building and new con- struction that is taking place in Harwich, mainly in West Harwich and Harwichport, a new record has been reached in the total number of inspections for this department.
Harwichport 87
West Harwich
70
Harwich Center
57
South Harwich
17
Pleasant Lake
11
East Harwich
10
North Harwich
9
Total
261
Respectfully submitted, BRADFORD L. BARRETT Inspector of Wires
REPORT OF TREE PLANTING COMMITTEE
We herewith submit our report of tree planting along the town highways.
The committee installed 117 trees this year, this also includes replacements. All trees, material, and labor were purchased at cost this year as formally.
The committee pruned and fertilized all trees and strengthened all supports.
There are now three hundred and seven trees planted along the highways of the town. There is still a con- tinued demand for trees along our highways.
Respectfully submitted,
SHELDON J. THAYER ASABEL C. DRAKE REGINALD P. KENDALL
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REPORT OF THE HARWICH POLICE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Harwich, Massachusetts
Gentlemen.
I herewith respectfully submit my third annual report of the Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1948.
Cases before the Second District Court
55
Found Guilty
49
Found Not Guilty
5
Released
1
Cases Filed
2
Complaints Received and Investigated
329
Fires Attended
35
Auto Accidents Investigated
60
Injured in Auto Accidents
12
Injured taken to Cape Cod Hospital
6
Trips to Provincetown
5
Trips to Barnstable House of Correction
6
Trips to Taunton State Hospital
3
Trips to Boston 2, Brockton 1, New Bedford 1, New Jersey 1.
Persons Confined to Lockup by this Department 55
Persons Confined to Lockup by other Departments 14
Summons and Warrants served 53
Permits issued to Transfer Cars 234
Miles Covered by Cruiser 23,058
I am very pleased to state that with all the increase in traffic we did not have a fatal auto accident this year.
This past year saw the heaviest traffic that the Cape has ever known, and I believe that 1949 will be even more so, it is therefore necessary that we have more men to handle this situation.
It is our custom to make monthly checks on all houses closed for the winter-during 1948 we have made 3.041 inspections and found 27 doors left unlocked. Our
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nightly checks on stores for the year total 10,950.
I wish to thank the public for the cooperation shown this past year.
Respectfully submitted, ISAIAH KELLEY, Chief of Police of the Town of Harwich.
REPORT OF BROOKS FREE LIBRARY
GEORGE W. NICKERSON FUND
Cash on hand December 31, 1947
$5,047.08 100.61
Interest for year
5,147.69
Payments
83.20
Cash on hand December 31, 1948
$5,069.49
JOHN F. SMALL FUND
Cash on hand December 31, 1947 $256.30
Interest for year 5.14
Cash on hand December 31, 1948 $261.44
MRS. ARTHUR PRESTON DOANE, Jr. MRS. HILLARY M. LeCLAIRE Librarians MRS. ARTHUR PRESTON DOANE, Jr. Cataloguer
Books in Library 9,677
Books added 290
Magazines taken 24
Circulation-Adult 6,729
Juvenile 2,465
Magazines
1,088
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Phonograph Record Albums
Total 10,343 During Children's Book Week in November, each class in the Elementary School visited the Library. After looking at the Rogers Groups in the Art Room, the pupils became acquainted with the facilities offered by the Children's Room. Musical Stories were enjoyed by all, and a special book mark was presented to each child as a reminder of the pleasure to be derived from books.
Enthusiasm is mounting over our collection of phono- graph record albums as the patrons, in ever increasing numbers realize that we have this fine service for their enjoyment.
Brooks Block has been painted and the necessary ro- pairs have been made.
Respectfully submitted, MILDRED B. PAINE, CHARLOTTE P. SIMS. HILLARY M. LeCLAIRE, Trustees of Brooks Free Library
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LIST OF JURORS FOR 194S
Adams, Clifton-Caretaker Adams, Wilfred E .- Caretaker Chase, Courtney N. - Pumber Chase, Arthur H .- Cabinet Maker Chase, Ray H .- Painter Corthell, John E .- Retired Curtis, Robert H .- Painter
Dean, Earl-Cranberry Grower Downey, William F .- Mechanic Eldredge, Benjamin H .- Caretaker Ellis, Charles G .- Painter Gilmore, Walter W .- Retired Homer, Lawrence C .- Farmer Hall, Charles A .- Carpenter Holmes, Emerson F .- Clerk Hartig, Charles L .- Painter Hoiby, Theodor- Stone Cutter Hunt, Alfred L .- Chauffeur Joy, Robert E .- Contractor Moody, George M .- Carpenter McCracken, William H .- Painter Pease, Fred-Retired Sawyer, Winslow B .- Carpenter Sawyer, Douglas B .- Carpenter Sparhawk, Leon A .- Retired Sisson, Randolph H .- Salesman Stidstone, George W .- Photographer Stearns, Robert S .- Cranberry Grower Tripp, Elton A .- Mechanic Tripp, Newell R .- Retired
Harwichport Harwichport West Harwich Harwich Center North Harwich Harwichport Harwich Center North Harwich South Harwich Harwichport East Harwich Harwichport Harwichport West Harwich East Harwich Harwichport Harwich Center Harwichport West Harwich North Harwich Harwichport West Harwich South Harwich South Harwich Harwichport Harwichport Harwich Centre North Harwich West Harwich West Harwich
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REPORT OF THE FORESTRY DEPARTMENT
Airplane spraying, used for the first time along with the usual spraying, gave this department a busy year.
Adequate ground markers had to be installed in all areas needing spraying, and along with this, all shade trees were sprayed once. The Elms received a second spraying late in July. There were also seventy-four pri- vate estates sprayed.
A total of five hundred thirty-two acres of moth in- fested woodland were sprayed by airplane this year ; four hundred fifty-two acres of this spraying was done in con- junction with the towns of Dennis and Brewster under the supervision of the Department of Conservation and the United States Department of Agriculture.
The State furnished this town with all the necessary D. D. T. for this spraying, at a cost of four hundred and six dollars. Although the Moth Departments of Dennis and Brewster have spraying material furnished them by the State every year, this was the first time in many years Harwich received such aid.
In all areas sprayed by airplane, the results were very satisfactory.
There were no dead birds found in this area after spraying, and live birds increased in large numbers.
I do hope the same procedure can be carried out with Brewster again next year. The spraying operation should be extended to cover the land area to the eastward of this years work. The few remaining hot spots can be checked by aerial spraying.
This town now has five new gypsy moth infested areas. The largest single area of approximately three hundred seventy-five acres is on the South side of Hinckley's Pond. This area extends from Robbin's Pond in North Harwich to within one mile of Island Pond, Harwich Centre. There is a total infestation of approximately seven hundred acres.
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Twelve dead trees were removed this year with most of the Elms on Bank Street and Main Street, Harwich Centre having all dead limbs pruned.
Wild cherry bushes along the town roads were treated with nine hundred pounds of powdered Borax. It is these bushes that pick up the tent caterpillars and the fall web- worms.
Respectfully submitted, WALTER E. CAHOON, Moth Supt. and Tree Warden
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' SERVICES
Harwich, Mass., January 10, 1949 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
It is a pleasure to again report that all needy cases among veterans have been considered and they have been promptly alleviated. The veterans have been modest in their demands and they continue to show a patriotic and reasonable attitude in every instance.
As a result of cooperation on the part of the veterans themselves, the appropriation has been more than suffi- cient to properly administer to all applicants. More than $1,000 has been returned to the Treasury and this Depart- ment is able to ask for a reduced budget in 1949. Again I want to publicly thank the members of my Advisory Council for their generous contribution of time and intelligent advice: Oscar J. Cahoon, Mrs. William R. Lovering, Paul A. Morris, Adelyn J. Peabody, Dr. Harold F. Rowley, Rev. George L. Thurlow and Mrs. Harold Whitney.
Respectfully submitted, HARRY B. ALBRO, Director of Veterans' Services.
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REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF THE CALEB CHASE FUND
1948
Dec. 31 Interest Received
Dr. $393.39
Dec. 31 Paid Overseers Public Welfare
Cr. $393.39
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS
Dec. 31 1,000 N. Y. Water Service $992.50
50 Shs. First Natl. Bank 1703.75
50 Shs. Natl. Shawmut
1312.50
Deposit C. C. F. C. S. Bank 4547.66
10 Shs. Am. Tel. & Tel. Co.
1561.85
$10,118.26
Respectfully submitted,
THEOPHILUS B. BAKER,
JOSEPH B. ATKINS, J. FREEMAN RYDER, THOMAS M. WRIGHT
JOHN T. WOOD,
EARL B. ELDREDGE,
EARLE SIMS, Trustees Caleb Chase Fund. Examined and approved, ALTHEA M. CHASE, Town Accountant.
December 31, 1948
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REPORT OF THE SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen : Town of Harwich, Massachusetts.
Gentlemen :
I herewith respectfully submit my fifteenth annual re- port as Sealer of Weights and Measures for the Town of Harwich for the year ending December 31, 1948.
Scales
Adjusted 41
Sealed 76 43
Not Sealed 3
Con- demned 4 4
Volumetric Measures
Automatic Liquid
Measuring Devices
29
91
23
2
Linear Measures
6
Weights
30
175
11
Total 100
391
37
10
Money received from Sealing Fees
$51.09
Money received from Adjusting charges
1.00
Money received from Transient Vendor's Local License Fees
15.00
Total
$67.09
Paid Town Treasurer
$67.09
Paid Director of Standards for
25.00
Transient Vendor's License Fees Total
$92.09
Inspections made of Pedler's Licenses
1
Inspections made of Transient Vendor's Licenses
1
Other Inspections
143
Trial Weighings and Measurements of
Commodities sold or put up for sale
168
Coal in Transit re-weighed lbs. 2,000
Retests of Gasoline devices after sealing
4
Respectfully submitted,
VICTOR S. RYDER, Sealer of Weights and Measures
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REPORT OF SURVEYOR OF HIGHWAYS
To the Citizens of the Town of Harwich:
I hereby respectfully submit my annual report of the Highway Department.
GENERAL REPAIRS
Appropriation
$20,000.00
Labor
$10,263.83
Trucks
1,863.85
Grader
362.60
Socony Vacuum Oil Co.
3,973.26
Material of various kinds
3,521.19
Payments
$19,984.73
Balance
$15.27
FENCES
Appropriation
$600.00
Labor
$318.09
Material
280.50
Payments
598.59
Balance
$1.41
BRIDGES
Appropriation
$600.00
Material
26.91
Payments
26.91
Balance
$573.09
EARLE ROAD
Appropriation
$1,000.00
Labor
$285.50
Material
12.50
Grader
100.00
Socony Vacuum Oil Co.
600.81
Payments
$998.81
Balance
$1.19
58
DOANE ROAD
Appropriation
$1,000.00
Labor
$176.31
Trucks
110.50
Material
220.25
Grader
104.00
Socony Vacuum Oil Co.
388.34
Payments
$999.40
Balance
$0.60
BAY ROAD
Appropriation
$2,500.00
Labor
$350.60
Material
31.25
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