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The maximum daily output in kilowatt hours was 54,740, on Decem- ber 19, an increase of 10.76 per cent over the previous year.
The average annual power factor was 88.7 per cent.
We purchased 14,782,034 kilowatt hours at an average cost of 1.2196 cents per kilowatt hour.
The increase of kilowatt hours purchased was 9.5 per cent, and the cost per kilowatt hour slightly less as compared with the previous year.
The increase in kilowatt hours sold was 796,601, the residence con- sumption showing a 10.4 per cent increase, and commercial consumption 17.9 per cent.
The kilowatt hours sold per residence meter were 1327, an increase of 8.86 per cent over 1944.
Revenue from sale of current was $437,089.69 and from other sources $665.43, a total of $437,755.12.
Operating expenses including taxes, interest and other expenses, were $363,142.55 leaving a credit balance to Profit and Loss of $74,612.57.
Bonds and Notes amounting to $20,000 have been retired during the year, and $50,000.00 was transferred to the general funds of the Town, making the total amount so transferred $362,800.00.
The Profit and Loss surplus is $221,415.39, an increase of $4,612.57 for the year.
Operating cash received during the year totalled $462,354.57 and expenditures for operating accounts, including bond and note payments, interest and depreciation amounts to $403,788.80, leaving a cash bal- ance of $58,555.77.
In accordance with the vote of the Town $50,000.00 was transferred to the general funds of the Town, and the balance of $8,555.77 has been transferred to the Construction Fund of the Plant to be used for addi- tions and extensions.
The sum of $38,664.38, representing three per cent of the cost of the plant on December 31, 1944, has been transferred from the Operation Fund to the Depreciation Fund in accordance with statutory require- ments.
Current Assets at the close of the year amounted to $283,087.19 and Current Liabilities $34,426.59.
The cost of additions to the plant during the year was $14,754.53 of which $13,038.41 was paid from the Construction Fund and $1,716.12 from the Depreciation Fund.
Power Station
The windows and doors of the building have been repaired and painted. The interior walls are being cleaned and painted.
The two steam turbines have been taken apart for inspection and cleaning under the supervision of Mr. H. C. Wilder of 316 Haven St., Reading, Construction Engineer for the General Electric Company.
The old brick floor in the boiler room has been removed and a con- crete floor laid.
The spray cooling piping over the pond East of the power station has been removed as the wood supports in the pond were rotted so badly as to be unsafe.
It will be necessary to reinstall the spray cooling piping if the 600 K. W. turbine is ever used for generating purposes.
The last time that the turbines were used for supplying service was in 1929 and it is very doubtful if it will ever be necessary for us to gen- erate any power.
The Boston Edison Company has ample capacity for our require- ments and is planning the installation of additional feeder capacity be- tween the Woburn sub-station and the Reading line.
It will be necessary for us to install additional transformer capacity at the station during the next year in order to provide against possible breakdown of the present transformers.
We will also need an additional cable between the Stoneham line and the power station.
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There is a demand at the present time for used turbine generating equipment and I recommend that the Board consider obtaining author- ity from the Town to dispose of all of our generating apparatus.
Distribution Lines
We have added to the distribution system during the year 34 poles, 17 transformers, and 73,722 feet of wire; 250 poles have been renewed, 216 of which were replaced by the department and 24 by the Telephone Com- pany.
Tree trimming for line clearance has been done in Lynnfield, North Reading and Wilmington under the supervision of the tree wardens, and it is planned to continue this work in Reading during the coming year.
A considerable amount of tree wire has been used in cases where proper clearance could not be obtained by trimming.
We hope to complete the underground construction on High and Lowell Streets during the coming year if materials and labor are avail- able.
This work was started in 1940 but was discontinued during the war period.
We have installed 76 new services during the year and the number of customers taking service on December 31 was 7,126, a gain of 198 dur- ing the year.
Street Lighting
There have been 20 additional street lights installed during the year as follows : Reading 13, Wilmington 6, and Lynnfield Center 1.
In accordance with instructions from the Board, improvements in street illumination are being carried out by substituting 1000 candle- power lamps for the 600 candle-power in the business district, and 100 candle-power in place of 60 candle-power in the residential areas.
These substitutions are being made by the patrolmen when replac- ing burned-out lamps.
On many of the residential streets the lamps are partially hidden by the trees and this condition is being remedied by replacing the short lamp brackets with longer mast arms.
There were 1030 lamps installed on the public streets in Reading as of December 31, 1945.
The kilowatt hours sent out on the street light circuits were 482,952 and the appropriation from the tax levy for street lighting was $15,000.00.
Meter Department
During the year we purchased 110 new meters and abandoned 24 old style meters, including several which were damaged beyond repair.
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The practice of installing outdoor meters has been curtailed some- what on account of shortage of materials. Ninety outdoor meters have been installed during the year, which brings the total number to 3828, which is more than one-half of all meters connected.
Following is the record of tests and repairs :
Request tests 171
Periodic tests
217
Laboratory tests 324
Major repairs
181
Miscellaneous repairs
401
Automotive Equipment
The 1936 Ford line truck is in poor condition and is to be replaced with a new truck as soon as it is possible to obtain it.
The 1936 Chevrolet Coupe should be replaced as soon as a new one is available.
The 1939 Plymouth Coupe also should be replaced with a new car.
Repairs on these older cars have been kept up during the war years, but are now excessive.
Summary of Automobile Expense for the Year 1945
Miles Travelled
100,745
Gasoline - 9462 gals.
$
1,224.77
Oil - 318 qts.
$ 48.08
Anti-Freeze - 84 qts.
$ 36.10
Material
$
1,217.94
Labor
$
2,418.13
Insurance
$ 645.29
Depreciation
$ 409.98
Total Expense
$ 6,000.29
Average Cost per mile 5.95c
Lamp and Appliance Department
The dollar volume of appliance sales, including jobbing and repair service was $22,332.89.
Among the items sold were 26 room-heaters, 223 Christmas lighting sets, 110 flat irons, 36 heating pads, 47 hot-plates, 11 refrigerators, 138 portable lamps, 20 ranges, 96 clocks, 8 toasters, 6 washing machines and 30 water heaters.
The estimated annual usage of the appliances sold will result in the sale of 131,494 kilowatt hours and an annual revenue @ 31/2 cents per kilowatt hour of about $4,600.00.
The net expense in the operation of the department was $2,676.34.
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For the past 13 years this department has been under the supervis- ion of Mr. Robert C. Snow, whose passing we all regret. Under his guidance the annual volume of appliance sales was steadily increased and he was always ready to render personal service whenever needed.
Employees Who Served in the Armed Forces During the War
John J. McLellan
Lineman Army
Merrill P. Reed
Service Man Army
Alexander Williamson
Meter Reader Army
Alfred J. Burbine
Meter Reader
Navy
Anthony J. Tine
Stock Clerk Coast Guard
Ralph F. Conti Salesman Navy
All of these employees, with the exception of Anthony Tine were discharged from the service during the year and returned to the depart- ment.
At the time of writing this report, Mr. Tine has also received his discharge, and has returned to his former position.
Two employees were retired during the year for disability, under the Veteran's Retirement Act.
John J. McLellan, lineman, a veteran of World War I and also World War II.
Roland E. Beauchamp, groundman, a veteran of World War I.
Both were retired at half pay and are carried on our payroll as pen- sioned employees under the provisions of the above act.
List of Employees of the Department, December 31, 1945 With Title and Length of Service
Name
Title
Years of
Management :
Service
A. G. Sias, Manager
36 yrs. 6 mos.
C. L. Thomas (Vet.) Asst. Manager 26 yrs. Office :
R. G. Babcock, Office Manager 18
L. C. Whittredge, Bookkeeper, Reports 18
A. G. Freeman, Cashier 3
M. Dulong, a/c Rec. Ledger, Asst. Cashier 5
H. Sargent, Billing Machine Operator 5
M. Ainsworth, Asst. Billing Machine Operator 1/2
D. Doucette, Order Clerk and Cust. Apps. 18
J. Underhill, Asst. Cashier 51/2
D. Teakles, Stenographer and Phone Oper.
Wm. O'Donnell (Vet.) Collector 1/2
A. Williamson (Vet.) Meter Reader 51/2
W. Stanford (Vet.) Meter Reader 1/4
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W. Gaw (Vet.) Meter Reader 1/2 J. McMahon, Collector-Wilmington 15
C. Hubbard, Collector-Wilmington 3
Appliance Sales and Service :
C.E. Tasney (Vet.) Sales Manager 221/2
R. Conti (Vet.) Salesman 6
A. Tine (Vet.) Merchandise Stockkeeper 21/2
E. O. Herrick, Service Manager
28
R. P. Smith, Serviceman
3/4
S. L. Bertwell, Serviceman 16
Meter Testing :
H. L. Gianascol, Meter Supt. 16
C. Downs, Meter Test. Assistant 9
Janitor :
H. R. Metcalf, Janitor 171/2
Power Station :
P. R. Nichols, Electrical Engineer 101/2
H. J. Odell, Substation Operator 111/2
E. C. Whittredge, Substation Operator 151/2
G. H. Stimpson, Substation Operator 91/2
J. M. Maxwell, Substation Operator 6
T. S. Widell (Vet.) Substation Operator 1
Patrol and Meter Setting :
P. S. Killam (Vet.) Patrolman and Meter Setter. . .
17
H. P. Hemeon (Vet.) Patrolman and Meter Setter. 151/2
M. S. Bredbury (Vet.) Patrolman and Meter Setter 1/4 Distribution :
A. R. Langiell, Supt. of Distribution 28
J. W. Hogan, Line Foreman 20
G. W. MacPherson, Line Foreman 23
C. J. Gibson, Line Foreman 17
J. F. Keefe, Lineman 20
A. J. Doucette, Lineman 19
C. R. Croswell, Lineman 18
D. W. Arnett. Lineman 1
L. B. MacDonald, Cable Splicer and Lineman 8
H. M. Flater, Chauffeur and Winch Operator 91/2
F. H. Gifford, Mechanic and Groundman 13
J. Tine, Groundman and Winch Operator 10
A. J. Burbine (Vet.) Groundman 4
R. J. Francis (Vet.) Groundman 1/2
S. Provenzano (Vet.) Groundman 1/4
J. W. Sias, Line Foreman 381/2
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Stockroom and Garage:
G. L. Hayes, Stockman and Janitor 271/2
H. R. Collins, Stockman and Janitor 1/2
R. E. Carter, Garage Mechanic 31/2
Pensioned :
J. J. McLellan, War Veteran-Retired
R. Beauchamp, War Veteran-Retired
In closing I wish to express my sincere appreciation for the advice and support of the members of the Municipal Light Board, and for the loyal cooperation of the employees, all of which has made possible the successful operation of the plant and the excellent service rendered to the customers whom we serve.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 57, Chapter 164 of the General Laws, I submit herewith my estimate of the income and ex- penses of the plant for the year ending December 31, 1946.
ESTIMATE FOR 1946
Income
From Private Consumers
$462,139.12
From Tax Levy :
For Street Lights
$ 15.000.00
For Municipal Dept's.
5,239.84
20,239.84
From Miscellaneous Income
500.00
TOTAL INCOME $482,878.96
Expense
For Operations, Maintenance and Repair
$366,398.67
For Interest on Bonds and Notes
1,192.50
For Depreciation at 3% on $1,302,626.63
39,078.80
For Bond Payments
2,000.00
For Note Payments
16,000.00
For Retirement Pensions
2,210.00
TOTAL EXPENSE
$426,879.97
A summary of cash receipts and expenditures, statement of the various funds, total cost and book value of the plant, together with sta- tistics pertaining to the plant, a list of bills remaining unpaid at the end of the year, and the auditor's certificate is appended, herewith.
Respectfully submitted,
ARTHUR G. SIAS, Manager
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CHARLES E. STANWOOD & COMPANY
Accountants and Auditors 150 Congress Street Boston, Massachusetts
January 29, 1946
To the Municipal Light Board Town of Reading
Massachusetts
We have examined the accompanying balance sheet of the Munici- pal Light Department of the Town of Reading, Massachusetts, as at De- cember 31, 1945 and related statements of income and profit and loss for the year then ended, and reviewed the system of internal control and ac- counting procedures and, without making a detailed audit of the trans- actions, have examined or tested accounting records of the Department and other supporting evidence, by methods and to the extent we deemed appropriate.
In our opinion said financial statements present fairly the position of the Municipal Light Department as at December 31, 1945 and the re- sults of their operations for the year then ended, in conformity with the "Uniform System of Accounts for Municipal Lighting Plants" as pre- scribed by the Department of Public Utilities of Massachusetts.
(signed) CHARLES E. STANWOOD & COMPANY
REPORT OF MUNICIPAL LIGHT BOARD
The report of the Manager as submitted by him, together with the certificate of the auditor is hereby approved by the Municipal Light Board and constitutes its report to the Town.
HENRY R. JOHNSON,
LOUIS ELLENWOOD,
HERBERT G. EVANS. Municipal Light Board
TOTAL COST OF PLANT as of December 31, 1945
Cost of Land-Ash Street
$ 2,575.80
25 Haven Street
7,459.46
Cost of Structures-Ash Street 57,373.12
25 Haven Street
27,849.85
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Generating Plant-Steam :
Cost of Boiler Plant Equipment 69,696.71
Cost of Prime Movers and Auxiliaries 21,512.38
Cost of Turbo Generator Units 46,870.83
Cost of Electric Plant-Steam 83,090.61
Transmission, Distribution and Storage :
Cost of Trans. Sta. and Substa. Equip. 40,669.55
Cost of Poles, Fixtures and Overhead Cond. 512,733.16
Cost of Underground Conduits 112,079.16
Cost of Underground Conductors
110,266.81
Cost of Consumers Meters
76,294.31
Cost of Meter Installations
25,017.35
Cost of Line Transformers
58,766.10
Cost of Line Transformer Installations
5,936.06
Utilization Equipment :
Cost of Street Lighting Equipment 54,470.63
TOTAL COST OF ELECTRIC PLANT $1,312,661.89
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
as of December 31, 1945
Fixed Assets :
Land $ 10,035.26
Structures 59,798.03
Plant Equipment
27,768.29
Transf. Stat. & Substat. Equip.
21,667.21
Poles, Fixtures and Overhead Cond.
221,111.60
Underground Conduit
89,933.60
Underground Conductors
80,761.91
Consumers Meters and Installations
45,591.51
Line Transformers and Installations
32,882.23
Street Lighting Equipment
14,051.25
General Equipment
15,867.22
TOTAL FIXED ASSETS $619,468.11
Unfinished Construction 4,998.22
Current Assets :
Construction Fund
8,555.77
Const. Fund - Spec. Underground 1,431.59
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Real Est. Debt Retirement Fund
2,000.00
Depreciation Fund
141,758.28
Consumers Deposit Funds 15,264.00
Petty Cash Fund 250.00
Accounts Receivable
49,481.47
Materials and Supplies Inventories
64,346.08
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
$283,087.19
Prepaid Insurance
512.55
TOTALS
$908,066.07
Liabilities :
Notes Payable
$ 12,000.00
Bonds Payable
59,000.00
Accounts Payable
19,162.59
Consumers Deposits
15,264.00
Town Treas. - Petty Cash Fund
250.00
Interest Accrued
395.83
Loans Repayment
580,578.26
TOTAL LIABILITIES
$686,650.68
Profit and Loss Balance Dec. 31, 1945
$221,415.39
TOTALS
$908,066.07
Note : A contingent liability in the amount of $705.34 existed at De- cember 31, 1945 on account of leases received from installment sales of electrical appliances and which were discounted with the First National Bank of Reading.
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT as of December 31, 1945
Balance December 31, 1944
$216,802.82
Income Balance from Operating Account 74,612.57
TOTAL CREDITS $291,415.39
Bonds and Notes Paid
20,000.00
Transferred to General Funds of the Town
50,000.00
TOTAL DEBITS $ 70,000.00
Credit Balance December 31, 1945
$221,415.39
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SUMMARY OF INCOME AND EXPENSES for the year ending December 31, 1945
REVENUES :
Residence Service
$319,806.89
Commercial Service
56,794.79
Commercial Power - Wholesale 18,446.10
Municipal Service
10,388.22
Sales to Private Companies and Municipal Plts.
1,175.81
Street Lighting Service
30,477.88
Miscellaneous Income
665.43
TOTAL REVENUES
$437,755.12
EXPENSES:
Production Expenses
$180,610.57
Distribution Expenses
77,084.58
Utilization Expenses
12,413.72
Commercial Expenses
21,596.96
New Business Expenses
70.75
General Expenses
22,220.49
Depreciation
38,644.38
Interest on Bonds and Notes
1,306.25
Taxes
5,364.36
Uncollectible Operating Revenues
110.63
Interest on Consumers Deposits
555.52
Retirement Pensions
353.00
Merchandise and Jobbing Expense
2,811.34
TOTAL EXPENSE
$363,142.55
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE December 31, 1945
General Electric Co.
$ 57.01
Boston Edison Company
$ 19,139.23
George H. Buckminster Company
(credit) 33.65
TOTAL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE $ 19,162.59
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MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
COMMISSIONERS
CHARLES W. ABBOTT A. NEWELL HOWES HENRY ROBINSON JAMES H. CARLETON WILLIAM S. KINSLEY CHARLES W. LEE GEORGE L. FLINT WALTER F. COOK FRANK WILLIS WILLIAM C. BUCK JAMES M. MAXWELL, JR. ELMER H. ROBINSON CARL M. SPENCER FRANK E. CRAFTS WILLIAM R. CLARKE WILLIAM G. LONG HERBERT G. EVANS HARRY P. BAKER HENRY R. JOHNSON MILES C. HIGGINS LOUIS ELLENWOOD
MANAGERS
STEWART S. BELL MARION L. SWIFT JOSIAH C. NORCROSS ARTHUR G. SIAS
1895
1900
1905
1910
1915
1920
1925
1930
1935
1940
1945
P.R.N
SUMMARY OF STATISTICS Five Year Periods
Year
Income from sale of Electricity
Appropriations from Tax Levy for Street Lists
Operation and Maintenance Expenses
Interest
Depreciation
Bond and Note Payments
Total Cost of Plant
P & L Surplus
1910
$ 26,273.75
$ 10,000.00
$ 20,929.65
$ 2,535.75
$ 3,556.00
$ 4,000.00
$135,992.62
$ 4,997.64
1915
52,243.57
10,500.00
36,352.93
4,640.42
6,972.28
9,500.00
254,349.09
15,250.39
1920
127,246.77
11,000.00
90,416.17
7,850.70
15,507.13
18,300.00
421,048.20
35,735.94
1925
186,604.91
11,000.00
136,179.88
5,482.46
21,102.86
13,800.00
568,524.09
23,839.71
1930
264,896.12
12,000.00
206,477.38
3,418.66
29,064.82
12,800.00
767,809.12
26,205.26
1935
273,954.37
17,300.00
213,966.88
2,858.13
27,986.65
12,000.00
981,877.46
29,142.71
1940
360,588.59
14,500.00
296,813.95
3,028.85
34,690.58
21,000.00 1,222,686.77
63,774.64
1945
437,755.12
15,000.00
383,142.55
1,306.25
38,644.38
20,000.00 1,312,661.89
54,612.57
Average Revenue per KWH Sold
Year
KWH Generated and Purchased
KWH Sold
KWH Delivered to Reading Street Lights
KWH used at Plant and Office
KWH Unaccounted for
Number of Customers
Number of Street Lights
Excluding Street Lights
1910
*
698,597
300,861
227,100
16,269
154,367
738
269
8.73c
1915
* 980,688
548,607
156,505
10,403
265,173
1,599
1,181
9.52c
1920
* 2,297,237
1,444,960
175,704
257,999
418,574
2,617
1,363
8.81c
1925
* 4,076,677
2,848,309
241,476
383,152
578,245
4,472
1,572
6.55c
1930
7,050,708
5,355,542
298,730
52,117
979,492
5,380
1,758
4.95c
1935
7,973,642
6,856,394
496,218
70,351
1,046,896
5,741
1,912
4.00c
1940
11,365,000
10,301,457
448,650
103,330
960,213
6,511
2,044
3.50c
1945
14,782,034
12,900,198
482,952
71,686
1,810,360
7,126
2,127
3.39c
* All KWH generated except 25495 KWH in 1925. None generated since 1929.
REPORT OF TOWN COUNSEL
To the Law Committee of the Town of Reading:
I submit my report as Town Counsel for the year 1945 as follows :
Suit has been brought against the Town in the Middlesex Superior Court for $2,000.00 resulting from an accident which occurred on Salem Street, the pleadings have been completed in behalf of the Town and the case is continued on the docket until reached for trial. During the year one of the pending suits in the Middlesex Superior Court for $5,000.00 referred to in my report for 1944 has been disposed of by order of the Court dismissing the action because of lack of prosecution. Sev- eral claims of various nature are outstanding against the Town and there are still pending five cases in the Courts.
As a result of the negotiations carried on with the Attorneys in New York representing the Estate of George H. Grouard relative to the term- ination of the trust provided for in his will for the benefit of the Town, the town treasurer has received the corpus of the trust approximating $75,000.00 which has been added to the present fund to aid in establish- ing a hospital in the Town.
Eight cases have been commenced in the Land Court for the fore- closure of tax liens and four of the cases were disposed of by payment of the taxes and costs to the Town. The remaining cases will be dis- posed of in the near future by the entry of decrees foreclosing all rights of redemption thereunder. Under the statute of low value foreclosure proceedings were commenced covering twelve properties which has re- sulted in the sale of the parcels by the Town. The title to real estate consisting of land and buildings acquired by the Town for non-payment of taxes has been registered in the Land Court and the premises have been sold for the sum of $1352.86.
Four cases pending before the Appellate Tax Board involving sub- stantial assessments of real estate have been disposed of by trial before the Appellate Tax Board resulting in a favorable decision for the Town.
Titles have been examined to four parcels of land to be acquired by the Town for the proposed new elementary school building on Summer Avenue and two of the parcels have already been conveyed to the Town. Also, title has been examined for a parcel of land adjoining and to be- come a part of the Junior High School athletic field and the transaction has been completed transferring the title to the Town.
Through proceedings brought in the Probate Court and otherwise, .sums of money aggregating $3146.43 have been recovered by the Town on account of aid rendered in Old Age Assistance cases.
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As provided by the regulations of the Town, I have performed every professional act required by me in the performance of the duties of my office, including in part appearances in Court and hearings before Boards or Commissions, prosecuted claims in behalf of the Town and for all violations of Town by-laws, opinions to all Town Boards, police cases, investigation of claims against the Town, drafting release deeds, act for Legislature and other legal documents necessary in connection with mu- nicipal activities, by-laws, articles and motions for Town Meetings, Traf- fic and other rules and regulations, licenses, permits and such other legal matters referred to me for attention.
Respectfully submitted,
SAMUEL H. DAVIS, Town Counsel
REPORT OF CHIEF OF POLICE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Reading. Mass.
Gentlemen :
I herewith submit the annual report of the Police Department for the Town of Reading for the year ending December 31, 1945.
Arrests for the Year 1945
Males, 193; Females, 10; Adults, 174; Minors, 29; Residents, 101; Non- residents, 102; American Born, 159; Foreign Born, 44.
Causes of Arrests
Drunkenness, 78; Assault and Battery, 8; Attempted Assault, 1; Arson, 1; Adultery, 1; Disorderly Conduct, 1; Peeping, 1; Non-Support, 11; Insane, 2; Receiving Stolen Property, 1; Runaway, 1; Setting Fires and Destruction of Property, 1; Out of Town Warrants, 2; Delinquents, 6; Habitual Truant, 1.
Automobile Violations
Speeding, 45; Failure to Stop at Stop Signs, 10; Operating Under the Influence of Liquor, 19; Leaving the Scene of Accident, 3; Operat- ing After Suspension, 1; Operating Without License, 4; Operating so as to Endanger, 1; Operating Unregistered Motor Vehicle, 1; Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle, 1; Hit and Run, 1; Operating Automobile Without Authority, 1. Total Arrests for the Year 1945, 203.
Disposition of Cases in Courts
Fined, 76; Released, 44; On File, 29; Not Guilty, 10; Probation, 1; Complaints Withdrawn, 2; Ordered to Pay, Non-Support, 5; Appealed,
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2; House of Correction, 6; House of Correction, Suspended, 6; Sherborn Reformatory for Women, Suspended, 1; Insane Hospitals, 3; Lyman School, 2; Turned Over to Out of Town Officers, 16. Total Cases Dis- posed of, 203.
Amounts of Fines Imposed By Courts
17 Fines at $5.00-$85.00; 17 Fines at $10.00-$170.00; 21 Fines at $15.00 -$315.00; 4 Fines at $20.00-$80.00; 2 Fines at $25.00-$50.00; 4 Fines at $35.00-$140.00; 1 Fine at $40.00-$40.00; 9 Fines at $50.00-$450.00; 1 Fine at $100.00-$100.00. Total Fines, $1430.00. From this total the town received $700.35.
Value of Properties Stolen and Recovered
Valuation of Properties as Stolen in Reading $ 3,781.00
Valuation of Properties Recovered in Reading 1,973.00
Valuation of Properties Recovered for Out of Town De- partments 2,150.00
Total Value of Properties Recovered in 1945 4,123.00
Miscellaneous Services Rendered by the Police Department
A wide variety of incidental services which occupy much of the de- partment's time and attention is summarized as follows :
Transients put up, 23; Windows found open, 28; Doors found open, 174; Summonses delivered, 165; Messages delivered, 199; Family trouble investigated, 59; Complaints investigated, 209; Miscellaneous cases in- vestigated, 204; Persons reported missing, 18; Highway Department no- tified of obstructions and condition of streets and sidewalks, 29; Trees reported down, 3; Wires reported down, 19; Poles reported down, 5; Lights reported out, 11; Manhole covers reported off, 1; Water mains reported broken, 3; Assistance given sick, 69; Dead bodies cared for, 2; Persons assisted to their homes, 6; Prowlers reported and investigated, 33; Strayed dogs cared for, 19; Cats shot, 7; Teletype messages sent out, 76; For out of town departments, 16; Fire Department notified, 13; Es- corts, 6; Finger prints taken, 7; Henhouses guarded, 3; Bank lights re- ported out, 3; Parking signs put out, 15; Houses reported temporarily and checked, 108; Malden and Melrose Gas. Co. notified of low gas pres- sure, 3; Serious sickness signs placed, 4; Lost horses found, stopped horseback riding on sidewalks, 5; Safe doors found open, 2; Steer shot, 1; Bull loose and recovered, 1; Bad odors reported, 61; Bicycles re- ported stolen, 18; Bicycles recovered, 17; Lost property brought to sta- tion, 41.
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