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We have reduced the inventory value of the Stable Account $304 and charged it to Operating Expense.
The large auto truck which we put into service about the middle of the year was somewhat in the nature of an experiment, so far as operating expenses were concerned. While the total expense for this year has exceeded the estimate by $475.35, I believe that we can safely depend upon automobiles entirely in place of teams, as the time saved should offset the additional operating expense. I therefore recommend the sale of the remaining horse and all stable equipment, and the purchase of a Ford truck, which can be used for connecting services as well as patrol of street light circuits.
The following additions to the connected load have been made during the year: Lynnfield-26 street lights and 18 commercial customers; North Reading -- 10 street lights and
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13 commercial customers; Wilmington-8 street lights and 46 commercial customers; and Reading-28 street lights and 129 commercial customers. In addition to the above we have substituted twenty-three 600 candle power new type Mazda street lamps with ornamental fixtures, in and near Reading Square, in place of the 250 candle power lamps with the ordinary brackets and reflectors. The increased illumination and better appearance of the new fixtures has evidently met with the approval of the citizens and public generally.
There have also been sold from our appliance room the following electric appliances : 143 flat irons, 26 ranges, 14 radiators, 13 washing machines, 43 vacuum cleaners, 59 toasters, 8 grills, 22 fans and 10 heating pads.
We have connected 14 motors during the year, totalling 67 H. P.
The total increase in connected load, including appli- ances and motors, is 536 K. W. There were doubtless many appliances purchased elsewhere by our customers, of which we have no record.
The increased sale of appliances during this year has been accomplished by the assistance rendered us without charge by the Federal Sign System (Electric) through its England manager, Mr. J. J. Lauppe, and he has offered to continue this work through the coming year. While there is probably very little profit in the sale of the appliances, when all selling, demonstrating and installation expenses are considered, yet the appliances sold by us this year will bring in a yearly revenue of approximately $1,500.00. This is the equivalent revenue from about 50 lighting customers, while the demand during the station peak shows little, if any, increase.
Electric range manufacturers report sales of ranges during 1916 to be over $2,300,000.00. This large increase in sales shows that the electric range has taken its place in the modern household as an article of convenience and economy.
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The pole lines in all of the towns served by the plant have been labelled and numbered, and a card record of same is on file at the office. The record also shows the loca- tion and size of transformers and street lamps. We have also nearing completion a full set of sectional maps showing locations of all poles owned exclusively by the town as well as those jointly owned.
The renewal of the No. 2 boiler this year, which was made necessary on account of the reduction by the insur- · ance company of the allowable steam pressure, makes the present station equipment suitable for the coming year, so far as we are able to determine at the present time. The constantly increasing load, however, makes it advisable to look into the matter of additional station capacity, both in the steam and electric plants, or to consider the advisability of purchasing current. I believe the matter should be taken up this coming year, as considerable time will be required to complete whatever changes are to be made. . At the present time, I am informed that it would probably take a year to get delivery of a turbine and generator, although boilers could be secured without as much delay. If current is purchased, a transmission line and transforming appara- tus will be needed, besides possible changes in switchboard, distribution system, motors and meters.
In making the estimate for the coming year, I believe ample provision has been made for each item of expense, as far as it is possible to determine in advance, and the esti- mated increase in earnings, I think will be realized.
The fuel account will show the largest increase of any item of expense, due to the present high prices. I have estimated an increase in cost of approximately $2.00 per ton. If prices of fuel and supplies were on a normal basis, I would recommend at this time a further reduction in the lighting rate, but under existing conditions it seems hardly advisable.
The following tables show data from the records of the plant and are followed by the financial report and estimate for 1917. Appended to the report is a list of unpaid bills in accordance with the Town By-law.
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READING STREET LIGHTS
Circuit
Hrs. Burned
40 C. P.
60 C. P. 100 C. P. 250 C. P. 400 C. P. 600 C.P.
Totals
1
3215
127
4
15
146
2
3216
1
91
11
106
3
3217
3
141
2
2
148
4
3867
77
13
13
1
23
127
-
-
-
-
Totals . .
7
436
19
41
1
23
527
LYNNFIELD EXTENSION
Total number of customers Dec. 31, 1916 Total commercial lamps in 40 watt units
100
689
Total commercial lamps in 50 watt units 984
Total number of 40 candle street lamps connected 109
Total horse power in motors
25
Total investment to Dec. 31, 1916
. $14,177.82
Total earnings for the year
3,293.45
NORTH READING EXTENSION
Total number of customers Dec. 31, 1916 120
Total commercial lamps in 40 watt units 863
Total commercial lamps in 50 watt units 937
Total number of 40 candle street lamps connected 225
Total horse power in motors 29.58
Total investment to Dec. 31, 1916 . $27,244.40
Total earnings for the year .
6,619.69
WILMINGTON EXTENSION
Total number of customers Dec. 31, 1916 241
Total commercial lamps in 40 watt units 1,921
Total commercial lamps in 50 watt units 1,902
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Total number of 40 candle street lamps connected
384
Total horse power in motors 42.38
Total investment to Dec. 31, 1916 $43,890.56
Total earnings for the year .
10,622.58
TABLE SHOWING DATA FROM RECORDS OF THE PLANT
Kilowatt hours manufactured 1,231,677
Kilowatt hours used on street lights 170,810
Kilowatt hours sold to Reading consumers 590,183
Killowatt hours sold to North Reading consumers 56,929
Killowatt hours sold to Lynnfield consumers
23,919
Killowatt hours sold to Wilmington consumers
80,704
Killowatt hours used at station and office
13,916
Killowatt hours unaccounted for
295,216
Coal used, tons
2,448
Average cost of coal per ton
$4.407
Incandescent lamps renewed free
4,484
New poles added .
310
Old poles renewed
96
Feet of wire added
113,882
Feet of wire renewed
22,711
Incandescent lamps connected in 40 watt units
2,514
Incandescent lamps connected in 50 watt units
2,570
Motors connected
14
New services installed
148
Street lamps installed
72
CONNECTED LOAD DECEMBER 31, 1916
Total number of customers . 1,805
Total incandescent lamps in 40 watt units (ap-
proximate) 13,702
Total incandescent lamps in 50 watt units (ap- proximate) 17,428
Total horse power in motors
441
Total number of tungsten street lamps
1,225
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MANUFACTURING COSTS PER K. W. H. BASED ON TOTAL K. W. H. .
DELIVERED AT SWITCHBOARD
1910
1911
1912
1913
1914
1915 1916
Fuel
.0086
.0077 .0091
.0101
.0092
.0085
.0087
Labor
.0075
.0069
.0071
.0070
.0082
.0087
.0071
Other station expenses
.0026
.0021
.0027
.0020
.0017
.0013 .0023
Total costs
.0187
.0167
.0189
.0191
.0191
.0186
.0181
K. W. H. delivered at switchboard:
698,597 771,011 919,282 1,045,592 986,476 980,688 1,231,677
TABLE SHOWING EARNINGS OF LIGHT AND POWER FOR FIVE YEARS
LIGHTS
1912
1914
1915 $47,436.24
1916 $55,683.52
Discount
2,861.18
3,365.99
3,404.39
3,326.87
4,482.75
Net
$28,911.48
$36,106.01
$41,092.11
$44,109.37
$51,200.77
POWER
Total
$8,321.36
$8,639.16
$8,783.49
$7,593.13
$10,823.39
Discount
60.91
80.47
75.85
99.18
124.15
Net
$8,260.45
$8,558.69
$8,707.64
$7,493.95
$10,699.24
NET TOTAL LIGHT AND POWER $37,171.93 $44,664.70 $49,799.75 $51,603.32
$61,900.01
SUMMARY OF CASH RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE YEAR
DR.
Balance Dec. 31, 1915 $2,707 61
Appropriation for bond payments 1,200 00
Appropriation for note payments 3,800 00
Receipts from customers
68,028 11
Interest received
203 74
Sundry receipts .
3,483 72
Proceeds notes for construction
10,000 00
$89,423 18
Total
$31,772.66
1913 $39,472.00
$44,496.50
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CR.
Cash paid for construction . $15,549 18
Cash paid for bonds
7,000 00
Cash paid for notes
3,800 00
Cash paid for interest
4,704 99
Cash paid for Commissioners' salaries 225 00
Cash paid for maintenance
56,225 03 .
Cash paid for insurance
1,388 74
Cash paid for taxes
245 30
$89,138 24
Balance Dec. 31, 1916 .
284 94
$89,423 18
OPERATIONS FOR TWELVE MONTHS ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1916 EXPENSE
MANUFACTURE :
Fuel
$10,789 71
Oil and waste
117 93
Water .
40 01
Station wages
8,754 34
Repair of real estate
1,037 31
Repair of steam plant
1,112 95
Repair of electric plant
67 04
Station tools and appliances
341 90
$22,261 19
DISTRIBUTION :
Distribution wages $1,437 25
Renewal and repair of lines, lamps and meters .
6,594 60
Incandescent lamps
3,476 38
Distribution tools and appliances 202 64
Stable and auto expenses
2,275 35
$13,986 22
MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES :
General salaries . $4,183 59
Board expenses 81 72
Commissioners' salaries
225 00
·General office expenses
1,365 36
Rent of office and stock room 435 00
Advertising and printing
156 83
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Insurance
$1,470 45
Law expense
20 00
Taxes . .
245 30
Pole line rental
133 14
$8,316 39
$44,563 80
Gain in operating
17,336 21
$61,900 01
INCOME
Commercial light, less discounts . $10,865 43
Domestic light, less discounts . 30,005 23
Cooking and heating, less discounts . 1,330 53
Commercial power, less discounts 8,537 59
Power sold to Water Works
669 84
Power sold to Street Department
66 40
Power sold to Wakefield
24 88
Power sold to Lowell Electric Light Corporation 70 00
Lighting Municipal Buildings
680 91
Street lighting, North Reading
2,965 46
Street lighting, Wilmington
5,475 52
Street lighting, Lynnfield .
1,208 22
$61,900 01
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT DECEMBER 31, 1916
DR.
Deficit Jan. 1, 1916
. $24,836 70
Interest paid
4,704 99
Depreciation
7,597 47 .
$37,139 16
CR.
Jobbing income .
$430 40
Rent of poles
374 67
Interest on bank balance
106 62
Gain in operating
17,336 21
$18,247 90
Deficit Dec. 31, 1916
18,891 26
$37,139 16
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STATEMENT DECEMBER 31, 1916
ASSETS
Real estate . $11,654 42
Steam plant
30,742 30 ·
Electric plant
16,454 29 ·
Lines 90,581 61 .
Incandescent street lights 10,670 30 .
Meters
16,526 77
Transformers
12,691 09 .
INVENTORY :
Fuel 1,501 25
Station tools and appliances 888 45
Oil and waste
44 75
Jobbing supplies
.
2,739 20
Line material
4,325 37
Incandescent lamps
1,475 45
Repairs steam plant
455 55
Repairs electric plant 161 00
Repairs of lines . 666 40
Horse, wagon, auto, truck, etc. . 1,640 90
Distribution tools and appliances 653 65
Office supplies 246 92
Office furniture 979 35 .
Unexpired insurance .
356 16
Cash in Town Treasury, maintenance account 284 94
Cash in Mechanics' Savings Bank,
(customers' deposits) . 2,045 78
Accounts receivable (manufacturing) 11,953 25
$219,739 15
Profit and loss deficit . 18,891 26
$238,630 41
LIABILITIES *
Bonds payable . $69,000 00
Notes payable 42,700 00 ·
Appropriations for bond payments 50,713 00
Appropriations for note payments . 28,446 00
Appropriations for construction 36,623 30
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Overdraft for construction $3,211 64
Customers' deposits . .
2,045 78
Interest accrued, not due . 1,091 06
Accounts payable, maintenance
4,799 63
-$238,630 41
CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNT
Cost of plant as shown in Town Re-
port Dec. 31, 1915
$254,349 09
Electric plant
$11 71
Steam plant
2,584 32
Lines .
8,175 73
Incandescent street light fixtures 711 01
Meters
1,554 84
Transformers
2,511 57
15,549 18
$269.898 27
CONSTRUCTION CASH ACCOUNT
DR.
Balance Dec. 31, 1915
$2,045 37
Proceeds construction notes
10,000 00
Depreciation cash used for construc- tion 3,503 81
$15,549 18
CR.
Amount paid for Reading construc- tion
$7,721 69
Amount paid for Lynnfield construc- tion
2,732 46
Amount paid for North Reading con- struction 1,388 03
Amount paid for Wilmington con- struction
3,707 00
$15,549 18
ADDITIONAL TUNGSTEN STREET LIGHTS From depreciation cash $711 01 Expended .
$711 01
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DEPRECIATION CASH ACCOUNT
Appropriation from earnings $7,597 47
Amount used for construction ac- count $3,503 81
Amount used for renewal of lines
and steam plant .
.
4,093 66
$7,597 47
LYNNFIELD EXTENSION
Total investment to Dec. 31, 1916 :
Lines .
$10,969 25
Incandescent street lights 1,061 58
Meters
1,247 59
Transformers
899 40
$14,177 82
NORTH READING EXTENSION
Total investment to Dec. 31, 1916 :
Electric plant $440 12
Lines
22,404 34
Incandescent street lights .
1,694 34
Meters
1,471 94
Transformers
.
1,233 66
$27,244 40
WILMINGTON EXTENSION
Total investment to Dec. 31, 1916 :
Electric plant $627 18
Lines
37,472 67
Incandescent street lights .
2,503 42
Meters
1,207 53
Transformers
2,079 76
$43,890 56
ESTIMATES FOR 1917
EXPENDITURES : For operation, maintenance and 4
repairs . . $54,338 00
For interest on bonds and notes
4,580 13
247
For depreciation (3 per cent. on
$269,898.27)
$8,096 95
For note payments
4,300 00
For bond payments
. 7,000 00
$78,315 08
INCOME :
From sales to private consumers $69,483 31
From miscellaneous items . 831 77
$70,315 08
Balance
$8,000 00
For new construction
$10,000 00
Total to be appropriated
$18,000 00
Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR G. SIAS, Manager.
UNPAID BILLS DECEMBER 31, 1916 In accordance with Section 9 of Article 10 of Town By-Laws:
Addressograph Co.
$1 06
American Express Co.
16 94
American Steam Guage and Valve Mfg. Co.
3 42
Atkinson, G. H. Co.
2 18
Bancroft, Wendell & Co.
9 38
Bantam Mfg. Co.
103 40
Bay State Street Railway Co.
290 44
B. & M. R. R.
17 21
Braman, Dow & Co.
31 45
Brooks, E. J. & Co.
4 05
Buckminster, George H. Co.
61 49
Cameron, J. J.
3 75
Charles, M. F.
6 82
Chesterton, A. W. Co.
10 05
Chapin, E. H.
142 98
Clapp & Leach
12 16
Columbia Lamp Division
227 11
Crafts, Clinton W.
10 75
Cummings Express Co.
1 80
248
Darrow-Mann Co.
$523 00
Detroit Graphite Co.
7 00
Electrical Sales Co.
8 40
Eaton, George E.
23 70
Faxon, Brooks
294 00
Federal Sign System (Electric)
680 93
Fife, T. O.
2 45
Francis Bros.
5 10
General Electric Co.
78 62
Ham, E. W. Electric Co.
16 24
Hardy, F. S. & Co.
119 32
Home Insurance Co.
3 41
Keuffel & Esser Co.
47
Library Bureau
3 06
G. F. MacDonald .
30 00
J. B. McLane
5 20
Motor Parts Co.
3 50
New England Iron Works Co.
11 51
National Carbon Co.
12 35
New England Petroleum Co.
21 90
New England Tel. & Tel. Co.
325 96
Pettingell-Andrews Co.
322 17
Town of Reading, Street Department
250 00
Reading Garage
129 74
Town of Reading, Water Department
27 53
Roberts, A. E.
38 48
Rose Bros. & Co.
16 50
Seaman, P. J.
4 60
Simplex Electric Heating Co.
13 51
Simplex Wire & Cable Co.
115 58
Spaulding & Moss Co. .
1 75
Standard Auto Supply Co.
8 18
Star Brass Mfg. Co.
2 33
Stuart-Howland Co.
238 60
Surburban Boston Real Estate Trust
36 25
Sweetser, Percy N.
1 50
Turnbull & Rogers
2 50
Twombly, W. E. & J. F.
20 45
Westinghouse Electric & Mfg. Co.
91 71
Western Electric Co.
67 35
Woburn Machine Co.
11 48
Total
$4,799 63
113 50
Symonds, O. P. & Sons
153 54
Prentiss & Viall
Twenty-seventh Annual Report OF THE
WATER COMMISSIONERS
For the Year Ending December 31 1916
OFFICERS OF THE WATER DEPARTMENT
Commissioners
HENRY R. JOHNSON, Chairman Term expires 1919
HARVEY A. BANCROFT .
Term expires 1917
EDGAR N. HUNT
Term expires 1918
Superintendent and Registrar LEWIS M. BANCROFT
Superintendent of Pumping Station FRANK F. STROUT
Fireman GROVER O. EATON
OFFICE OF THE WATER BOARD 194 Main Street
OFFICE HOURS 8.30 to 11 A. M., 2 to 4 p. M., except Saturday Saturday, 8.30 A. M. to 12 M., 7.30 to 9 P. M.
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REPORT OF WATER COMMISSIONERS
TO THE CITIZENS OF READING :
The Board of Water Commissioners herewith submit their twenty-seventh annual report :
MAINTENANCE
Received rent, etc.
$28 45
Fines and summons
11 00
Paid pay roll
$615 00
Superintendent and Registrar
1,400 00
N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co.
67 28
Engineering Record
3 00
Mechanics Savings Bank, rent
220 00
Fire and Water Engineering
3 00
W. E. & J. F. Twombly
55 40
M. J. Breese .
4 75
Standard Carbon and Ribbon Co.
1 00
Liability insurance
62
Globe-Wernicke Co.
64 82
F. E. Gray, postmaster
46 48
Clinton W. Crafts
8 75
The Rand Co.
10 88
Old Colony Trust Co.
10 00
Union Safe Deposit Co.
10 00
M. F. Charles ~
1 65
Francis Bros.
12
Commissioners' salaries
225 00
Burglary insurance
14 25
Addressograph Co.
2 36
Repairing gauge
1 00
Carfares
48 40
Decorating
3 00
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252
Legislative Bulletin $2 00
Stationery
3 95
Repairing rubber stamps
3 85
. Balance .
2,787 11
$2,826 56 $2,826 56
MAINTENANCE OF PUMPING STATION
Received rent of house $180 00
Return premium, liability insurance
6 39
Coal
87 18
Paid pay roll . . $2,123 46
Boston & Maine R. R. .
340 80
N. E. Tel & Tel. Co.
52 84
Eagle Oil & Supply Co.
100 43
Bader Coal Co.
177 06
N. E. Coal & Coke Co. 692 52
Municipal Light Board
17 43
Perey N. Sweetser, teaming
233 75
N. E. Petroleum Co.
1 00
American Express Co. .
29
Cummings Express
4 50
E. W. Hatch
6 40
Hodge Boiler Works
2 25
Braman Dow & Co.
1 45
Francis Bros.
17 78
Jenkins Bros.
10 52
Liability insurance
27 00
H. W. Johns-Mannville Co.
23 41
Belmont Packing & Rubber Co.
2 10
Town of North Reading
2 25
Economy Lubricating Co.
5 00
Brass rods
1 33
Car fares
1 00
Crandall Packing Co.
77
Balance .
3,571 77
$3,845 34 $3,845 34
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MAINTENANCE OF FILTERS
Paid pay roll . . $1,114 67
Boston & Maine R. R. .
99 45
Municipal Light Board
703 32
Eagle Oil & Supply Co.
50
Louis Ellenwood
38 15
F. W. Hunt & Co.
3 00
Parker & Page Co.
1 14
A. D. Gordon
3 85
J. A. & W. Bird & Co.
5 73
E. O. Hanscom
1 87
Henry A. Upton
22 33
Pettingell-Andrews Co.
4 38
Cummings Express
22 75
Lead Lined Iron Pipe Co.
10 20
Norwood Engineering Co.
61 96
Francis Bros.
6 99
N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co.
5 92
Harrison Bros. & Co., inc.
1,204 96
T. O. Fife
2 50
W. B. Fonda .
153 00
O. O. Ordway
1 25
American Express Co.
30
Car fares
3 85
$3,472 07
MAINTENANCE OF METERS
Paid pay roll
$582 50
Cummings Express
75
G. F. MacDonald .
2 00
Hersey Mfg. Co.
12 60
Boston & Maine R. R. Co.
1 13
Batteries
4 20
$603 18
MAINTENANCE OF SERVICE PIPES
Paid pay roll .
$65 19
G. F. MacDonald .
4 00
·
Cummings Express
25
.
$69 44
254
MAINTENANCE OF MAIN PIPE
Paid pay roll .
$28 05
Chapman Valve Mfg. Co. · 6 60
American Express
31
·
$34.96
INTEREST
Received interest on deposits
$63 73
Received interest on bonds sold
5 56
Hydrant rent
5,940 00
Water for street sprinkling
150 00
Water for drinking fountains
150 00
Paid interest on bonds
· $6,060 00
Balance
249 29
$6,309 29 $6,309 29
BONDS
Received for bonds sold
$2,060 00
Paid bonds
$3,000 00
Balance .
.
940 00
$3,000 00 $3,000 00
MAIN PIPE
Received for pipe laid
$110 00
Paid pay roll .
$298 33
Boston & Maine R. R. . 8 31
Builders' Iron Foundry
26 50
Braman, Dow & Co.
22 44
Chapman Valve Mfg. Co.
133 25
Water Works Equipment Co.
31 07
E. C. Hanscom
20 20
Cummings Express
75
A. Michelini & Son
343 20
Warren Foundry & Machine Co. 579 58 Donaldson Iron Works . 569 66
. G. F. MacDonald . 36 00
Chadwick-Boston Lead Works 32 16
O. O. Ordway
4 35
.
255
Repairs on tapping machine $ 50 Flags
70
Balance .
$1,997 00
$2,107 00 $2,107 00
METERS
Paid pay roll .
$15 50
Cummings Express
75
H. Mueller Mfg. Co.
18 23
Boston & Maine R. R.
50
Neptune Meter Co.
170 00
Hersey Mfg. Co.
85 93
Boston Coupling Co.
7 50
National Meter Co.
40 00
Braman, Dow & Co.
9 53
$347 94
ARTESIAN WELL
Paid Trask Artesian Well Co. $794 50
Boston & Maine R. R. . 57 .
$795 07
ADDITIONAL SUPPLY
Paid Weston & Sampson
$6 18
Car fares
1 50
$7 68
SERVICE PIPES
Received for pipes laid
$1,105 89
Return premium, Liability Insurance . 43 00
Paid pay roll . . $1,803 01
H. Mueller Mfg. Co.
241 72
Boston & Maine R. R. . 8 03
Eagle Oil & Supply Co.
17 36
Cummings Express
8 35
W. S. Darby . ·
37 50
Braman, Dow & Co.
436 23
256
American Powder Mills
$23 18
Francis Bros. 5 69
Ware Coupling & Nipple Co.
15 14
G. F. MacDonald .
338 00
Walworth Mfg. Co.
22 23
Liability Insurance
171 20
Chadwick-Boston Lead Co. 5 10
Harold L. Bond Co. .
21 31
Chapman Valve Mfg. Co.
30 64
W. E. & J. F. Twombly
3 00
A. Michelini & Son
9 20
T. O. Fife
6 88
American Express Co.
3 29
Earl H. Chapin
1 40
O. O. Ordway
44 39
Wendell Bancroft & Co.
8 05
Lead Lined Iron Pipe Co.
255 17
Killorin Contracting Co.
2 50
Repairs on harness
40
Balance
2,370 08
$3,518 97 $3,518 97
DEEP WELL PUMP
Paid pay roll . $92 60
Braman, Dow & Co.
437 27
Boston & Maine R. R. .
12 74
Cummings Express
6 52
Hersey Mfg. Co.
80 75
E. C. Hanscom
13 50
Karl, Anden Co.
145 00
Clapp & Leach
23 60
Stewart & Robertson
81 11
Municipal Light Board
38 16
Eagle Oil & Supply Co.
6 46
American Express Co.
5 13
Wendell Bancroft & Co.
12 16
$955 00
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SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES
Cash balance from 1915
$162 62
Bonds sold
2,060 00
Rent and sundries
39 45
Coal
87 18
Return premium, liability insurance
49 39
House rent
180 00
Interest
69 29
Main pipe
110 00
Service pipe
1,105 89
Meter rates
17,775 74
Hydrant rent
5,940 00
Water for street sprinkling .
150 00
Water far drinking fountains
150 00
Paid maintenance
$2,826 56
Filter maintenance
3,472 07
Meter maintenance
603 18
Pumping Station maintenance
3,845 34
Service pipe maintenance
69 44
Main pipe maintenance
34 96
Main pipe
2,107 00
Service pipe .
3,518 97
Meters
347 94
Interest
6,060 00
Bonds
3,000 00
Additional supply and well
802 75
Deep well pump
955 00
Cash on hand
236 35
$27,879 56 $27,879 56
COST OF PLANT
Reported last year
$359,726 62
Main pipe
1,997 00
Service pipes
2,370 08
Meters
347 94
Additional supply .
1,757 75
$366,199 39
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The Board recommends that $6,030 be raised and appro- priated for hydrant rental, that $150 be raised and appro- priated for water for drinking fountains, and that $150 be raised and appropriated for water for street sprinkling.
The interest payable the current year amounts to $5,620, as follows :
$134,000 bonds for twelve months . $5,360 00
$13,000 bonds for six months 260 00
$5,620 00
We have laid 1,3903 feet of main pipe in different parts of the Town and have added three hydrants to the pipe line.
Early in the season we commenced to investigate the different methods of pumping deep wells and visited several which were pumped in different ways, and decided it depended a great deal on the well as to the kind of pump to be used. For that reason we decided to take up an offer with a firm to put in a temporary pump that could be used for a year or so at small cost, but were disappointed at the test of same to find it would in no way meet our require- ments and after much wasted time had to abandon it alto- gether and buy a deep well pump. On account of the freights we were delayed until fall in getting this pump working. . For some time past we have been pumping from this well continuous and directly into our clear water basin, which accounts for the improvement in the water.
On Jan. 24 samples of this water were sent to Weston & Sampson for analysis and following is what they have to say about it :
"This water is low in color and is pleasing in appear- ance and taste. It is also low in organic and mineral matter and is a soft water. The iron content is low and no iron has settled from solution on standing. Considering the fact that no special precautions were taken to secure a sterile bottle, the bacteria are low. No sewerage or gas forming bacteris were found to be present."
Following is the analysis :
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PARTS PER MILLION
Odor, cold 20% C.
None
Odor, hot 90% C. . .
1-vegetable None
Turbidity
Color, Platinum Standard
1. .20
Oxygen consumed
Nitrogen as free ammonia
.002
Nitrogen Albuminoid ammonia
.004
Nitrites
.000
Nitrates
.06
Chlorine
4.3
Alkalinity
30.0
Hardness, by soap method
31.2
Iron
.30
Carbon Dioxide
11.0
Residue on evaporation
140.
Bacteria per c. c. 20% O.
130.
Bacteria per c. c. 37.5% C.
45.
Bacillus coli in 10 c. c.
Negative
Presumptive test for B. coli
Negative
Your Commissioners are very much pleased with the results and recommend that the Town continue to drill wells as long as they continue to yield a good quality of water until we have enough to supply the Town. It may be necessary to build a larger clear water basin to store water in, thus saving putting down so many wells. However, this will have to be determined after more wells are drilled.
There will be an article in the town warrant asking authority to continue this work.
Respectfully submitted,
HENRY R. JOHNSON EDGAR N. HUNT HARVEY A. BANCROFT
Water Commissioners.
REPORT OF WATER REGISTRAR
Amount of bills rendered in 1916
$18,627 44
Amount collected and paid Treasurer 17,266 99
Amount uncollected . 1,294 98
Amount abated
65 47
$18,627 44 $18,627 44
Amount of bills of previous years uncollected
1,820 33
Amount collected and paid Treasurer
508 75
Amount uncollected
1,230 62
Amount abated .
80 96
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