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Respectfully submtited,
WILLIAM S. CAVANAUGH,
Town Clerk.
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JURY LIST-TOWN OF WILMINGTON Revised July 29, 1946
Name
Occupation
Address
Thomas P. Andrews
Sta. Engineer
Lowell St.
Thomas Bailey
Retired
Main St.
Charles A. Baldwin
Ass't. Stevedore
Jones Ave.
Foster B. Balser
Shipper
Middlesex Ave.
Joseph Barton
Truck Driver
Church St.
Renee Bosteels
Tool Maker
King St.
Arthur Boudreau
Ass't. Manager
Adams St.
Clayton Buck
Caretaker
Woburn St.
Hilliard J. Campbell Agent
Concord St.
E. Royden Carter
Cost Accountant
West St.
Joseph Cunningham
Machinist
off Glen Road
Harry V. Dailey
Trainman
Clark St. .
Paul W. Dayton
Electrician
Burlington Ave.
Philip Denner
Supervisor
Chestnut St.
Clarence Doucette
Engineer
Ballardvale St.
Adrian Durkee
Barber
Clark St.
Ernest W. Eames
Superintendent
Concord St.
John R. Evans
Poultryman
Ballardvale St.
John J. Finnerty
Manager
off Beacon St.
John R. Fleming
Foreman
off Salem St.
Alfred Gaddy
Retired
off Shawsheen Ave.
Leo F. Gearty
Longshoreman
Grove Avenue
Henry E. Goodearl
Payroll Clerk
Federal St.
Walter Goss
Shipwright
Grove Ave.
James W. Haney
Retired
Church St.
Ralph Henderson
Mechanic
Woburn St.
Henry R. Hesse
Painter
West St.
Herbert HigginbothamSecurity Salesman
Chestnut St.
Thomas Johnson
Sandblaster
off Brand Ave.
Joseph F. Mooney
Foreman
Church St.
Guy E. Nichols
Funeral Director
Middlesex Ave.
Edward F. Page
Mechanic
Grove Ave.
Douglas Palmer
Machinst
West St.
John Schwamb Retired
Belmont Ave.
Wilbur Staveley Clerk
Arvid J. Simpson
Clerk
Hopkins St.
Adolph J. Simpson
Carpenter
Hopkins St.
Harry W. Stone
Electrician
off Main St.
Floyd Sudsbury
Machinist
Church St.
George Summer
Retired
off Thurston Ave.
Columbia Ave.
Ariel Wood
Signalman
Middlesex Ave.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Wilmington, Mass., February 4, 1947 The following is the report of the Board of Assessors for the year 1946:
Valuation of Taxable Property as of January 1, 1946
Real Estate
$5,738,505.00
Personal Property
505,445.00
RECAPITULATION
Real Estate Tax
$212,328.69
Personal Property Tax
18,701.58
Poll Tax
3,660.00
Excise Tax
6,193.53
December Commitment (R. E.)
232.74
Total Appropriation
328,548.23
State Audit
1,275.29
State Tax
3,350.00
State Parks and Reservations
188.15
County Tax
6,596.94
Tuberculosis Hospital
1,450.33
Amount of Overlay
18,529.15
Gross amount to be Raised
359,954.63
Total Estimated Receipts and Available Funds
$ 79,773.49
Total Amount Levied on Polls and Property and committed to the collector in 1946 234,686.27
Tax Rate per $1,000 for 1946
37.00
TABLE OF AGGREGATES FOR WILMINGTON OF POLLS, PROPERTY AND TAXES, AS ASSESSED JANUARY 1, 1946
COMPILED FROM THE FIGURES ENTERED IN THE VALUATION LIST not including figures relating to EXEMPTED PROPERTY or to the MOTOR VEHICLE AND TRAILER EXCISE.
Number of Persons Assessed Individuals All Others Total
On Personal Estate Only 31 15
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On Real Estate Only
3019
24
3044
On Both Personal and Real Estate .. 115
10
125
Total Number of Persons Assessed
3215
Total Number of Polls Assessed
1830
Value of Assessed Personal Estate:
Stock in Trade $ 83,300.00
Machinery 32,000.00
Live Stock 56,690.00
All Other Tangible Personal Property 333,455.00
Total Value of Assessed Personal Estate
$505,445.00
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Value of Assessed Real Estate: Land exclusive of buildings $1,306,540.00 Buildings exclusive of land 4,431,965.00
Total Value of Assessed Real Estate $5,738,505.00
Total Value of Assessed Estate
$6,243,950.00
Tax Rate per $1,000-$37.00.
Taxes for State, County and City or Town Purposes, includ- ing Overlay:
On Personal Estate $ 18,701.58
On Real Estate
212,324.69
On Polls
3,660.00
Total Taxes Assessed $234,686.27
Number of Live Stock Assessed:
Horses (1 year old or over)
34
Neat Cattle (1 year old or over)
0
Cows (Milch)
116
Bulls 4; Yearlings 3; Heifers 29-Total.
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Swine (6 months old or over)
788
Fowl
14,760
All Other
600
Number of Acres of Land Assessed
10,043
Number of Dwellings Assessed
1,893
TOWN OWNED PROPERTY-REAL ESTATE
Water Department-150 acres land and buildings $416,000.00
Schools-Approx. 10 acres, land and buildings 138,450.00
Town Park-93 acres land 4,500.00
Town Hall-1/4 acre of land and building
7,500.00
Cemetery-Land and building
23,000.00
Library-1/16 acre of land and building.
2,000.00
Fire House-1/8 acre of land and building
2,750.00
Moth Building-6694 sq. ft. of land and building 700.00
Highway Building-15,500 sq. ft. of land and building .. 5,000.00
Common and Flag Staff-2 acres of land
2,500.00
TOWN OWNED PROPERTY-PERSONAL
Departmental trucks and equipment $ 37,900.00
JOHN D. COOKE, Chairman, STEVEN COLUCCI, LOUIS T. DOUCETTE, Wilmington Board of Assessors.
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Sheep (6 months old or over)
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REPORT OF TOWN COUNSEL
January 23, 1947
To The Honorable Board of Selectmen:
In accordance with the requirements of the Town By-Laws, I sub- mit herewith my report as Town Counsel covering the year 1946.
A. On January 1, 1946, there were pending the following actions by or against the Town (exclusive of actions in which the Town was merely summoned as trustee, and in which it had no interest, and of tax lien foreclosure proceedings in the Land Court) :
City of Lowell vs. Town of Wilmington, District Court of Lowell. (Action of contract by City of Lowell to recover the sum of $275.96 for special vocational training of certain pupils.)
City of Lowell vs. Town of Wilmington, District Court of Lowell. (Action of contract by City of Lowell to recover $657.77 plus interest for aid furnished in a public welfare case.)
City of Lowell vs. Town of Wilmington, District Court of Lowell. (Action of contract by City of Lowell to recover $721.90 for aid furn- ished in a public welfare case.)
Town of Wilmington vs. A Certain Defendant, Fourth District Court of Eastern Middlesex. (Action of contract under G. L. Chapter 117, Section 5.)
Jacob Levine & Sons vs. Town of Wilmington, Fourth District Court of Eastern Middlesex. (Action of contract to recover burial expense.)
Norman Alpert vs. Daniel G. Tello, Henry F. Long, Commissioner of Corporations and Taxation, and Town of Wilmington; Land Court. (Bill in equity to remove cloud on title, alleging that a so-called "low value" sale of certain lots was invalid.)
Chester T. Horton, Inspector of Buildings vs. Ann Briguglio and Ann's Duck Farm, Inc., Middlesex Superior Court. (Bill in equity to restrain violations of building and zoning by-laws.)
B. During the year 1946 no new actions were brought either by or against the Town.
C. During the year 1946 no actions by or against the Town were settled or disposed of.
D. Compensation was received by the Town Counsel in said matters and in all other matters during the year as follows:
Compensation
$590.00
Disbursements 30.64
(The above amounts were entirely on account of services rendered and disbursements paid in the calendar year 1945.)
Respectfully submitted,
PHILIP B. BUZZELL,
Town Counsel.
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WILMINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
To The Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Dear Sirs and Madam:
Herewith is my report for the Wilmington Police Department for the year 1946.
In order that our citizens may have a deeper understanding of what type of crime is committed within our community you will find published each year in my report the statistics of crimes as recorded in the police files.
The survey shows a slightly lower number of arrests in 1946 than was shown in the previous year and it also brings to light outstanding features that should not go unnoticed. Through my contacts in the Massachusetts Police Chiefs' Association I find that its parallel exists in other cities and towns. The crimes perpetrated this year are far from being the minor misdemeanors as in previous years but have be- come more serious in nature.
Police officials speculated on the possibility of an upsurge in crime during the post-war years and now we are all viewing a demon- stration of our suspicions as felonies are on the increase. The solution to such a situation cannot be found by the Police alone but it can be rectified only when the entire community is aroused to a detailed effort. As Chief of Police I am urging individual members of our community to contact the Police concerning any suspicious person or situation. Good Police work results in the prevention of crime before it is committed and for the "ounce of prevention" your co- operation is indispensable.
It has been very gratifying to me during the past year to have a number of parents come voluntarily to the Police Station to talk over their problems which if left to grow might have resulted in serious police action. As Chief of Police I would rather prevent than prose- cute.
Since the cessation of the war automobiles are daily becoming more numerous on our highways so consequently I have instructed all my Officers to strictly enforce all traffic regulations. A concerted effort has been made and will continue to reduce speed of automobiles in all sections of the town and thus cut down our accident rate.
I wish to extend the welcome of this department to all those who have returned from the armed forces and our greetings to those in training in occupied countries.
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May I offer a word of suggestion? Our newspapers carry stories of daily tragedies caused by the misuse of war trophies such as pistols, rifles, knives, etc. It has not happened here up to the present time so let us keep it that way. Remember it is very much contrary to the State laws to carry many of these weapons on your person or in your car and I would suggest that when in doubt check with the Police Department.
Again our ambulance has rendered quick and efficient service, having transported one hundred and fifty patients to and from hospi- tals.
The Police Associates, consisting of members of the regular force, special officers and friends is a thriving organization and weekly meetings are held every Thursday evening in the Ambulance Room at the Police Station. These meetings have proven to be a course of instruction and entertainment to many persons of the town.
In conclusion I offer the gratitude of the Police Department to the Reading Police for their relaying of all radio messages to our cruiser which is a very helpful assistance in our work, also our grati- tude to the Boy Scouts and all other organizations and Town Officials for their cooperative efforts.
Respectfully submitted,
HARRY J. AINSWORTH, 1 Chief of Police.
ARRESTS
Number of Arrests
182
Males
168
Females
14
Residents
73
Non Residents
109
CAUSES OF ARRESTS
Assault and Battery
14
Attempted Rape
1
Breaking and Entering
3
Delinquent Children
3
Drunkeness
97
Deserter
1
Fornication
2
Fraudulent Sale
1
Interfering with Justice
1
Keeping Pigs without License
2
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Larceny
8 .
Malicious Injury to Property
4
Neglected Children
1
Non Payment of Wages
2
Non Support
4
Vagrancy
1
Violation of Motor Vehicle Laws:
Leaving Scene of Accident 1
Operating under Influence
8
Speeding 10
Failing to Stop for Officer
2
Operating after Suspension
1
Operating without a License
1
Not keeping on right of travel way
1
Failing to Stop for Red Light
3
Failing to Slow down at intersection
1
Unlawful use of Automobile
1
Driving after Revocation
1
Driving without Required Stickers
7
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DISPOSITION OF CASES
Released
77
Filed
27
Discharged by Court
3
Probation
8
House of Correction
4
Suspended Sentence
12
State Prison
1
Fined
39
Fines imposed $830
Turned over to other Cities and Towns
10
Turned over to United States Army
1
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MISCELLANEOUS
77
Persons Injured :
Males-49
Females-41
Total 90
Persons Killed by Automobiles
2
Persons Killed by Train
1
Persons Killed in Airplane Accident
1
Persons takened to Worcester State Hospital
7
Automobile Licenses Suspended and Revoked
28
Automobile Registrations Revoked 12
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Automobile Accidents Reported
Buildings Found Open
12
Complaints
867
Complaints Investigated
867
Emergency Messages Delivered
83
Persons Found
20
Permits to Work on Lord's Day
11
Number of Warrants Posted
12
Number of Notices posted for Registrar of Voters
10
Property Found or Recovered
$6,646.00
Transfer of Automobiles
275
Warning for Violation of Motor Vehicle Laws
120
Number of Officers Detailed for Public Assemblies 40
Warrants and Summons Served
81
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REPORT OF THE CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS
The care and up-keep of the Cemetery has been provided as usual during the past year.
Unfortunately vandalism continued to occur. During December the ' Cemetery building was broken into and theft of all small tools took place. During the Christmas Season some unscrupulous person cut the tops off the evergreen trees on the Main Avenue. Another time some of the crosses which had been placed on the soldiers' lot in memory of the deceased veterans had been broken off. It seems unfortunate that these vandals have no respect for any hallowed ground.
The maintenance of the Cemetery will continue during the coming year, with such improvements as funds will permit.
Respectively submitted,
DAVID L. MARTIN, GUY E. NICHOLS, LOUIS T. McMAHON,
Commissioners
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REPORT OF PLANNING BOARD & PARK COMMISSION
January 11, 1947
To The Honorable Board of Selectmen:
During the past year it was necessary to call three special public hearings relative to changing the present zoning laws. Two of these meetings were cancelled because the applicants withdrew their re- quests, the third was held at the Town Hall.
The sentiment expressed at this meeting was very much against dog racing and the possibilities of the erection of a race track.
The applicant was informed and no further action was necessary.
The Park Department spent much of its attention to recondi- tioning of the Town Park. The ball field received a much needed fer- tilizing and seeding and responded favorably. During the summer while the regular baseball season was on we were able to procure some clay at a reasonable price and the entire basepaths, pitcher's mound and catcher's box were remodeled.
Because of the continuous use of the Common by the "Boosters" boys' baseball league and the softball leagues, this surface should be reconditioned in the near future.
The past year brought out the largest turnout of spectators at games played on our Town field since its beginning and should this continue and it seems likely, new seats should be erected.
The following list gives the information as to the use of the Town Park.
High School football games 4
High School baseball games
5
P
American Legion Jrs. baseball games 7
Wilmington Town Team baseball games
30
Independent Teams baseball games
14
Boosters field Day
1
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In addition to these regulation games the aforementioned groups held their practice sessions when time would permit.
Respectfully submitted,
LAWRENCE H. CUSHING, Chr.
MAURICE D. O'NEIL, GEORGE BRYANT,
Wilmington Planning Board and Park Commission.
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REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report as Sealer of Weights and Measures for the year 1946.
Sealed
Adj. Condemned
Platform Scales over 5,000 lbs.
1
1
0
Platform Scales 100 to 5000 lbs.
12
5
0
Counter Scales under 100 lbs.
4
1
0
Spring Scales 100 or over
4
0
0
Spring Scales under 100 1bs.
26
14
3
Beam Scales 100 lbs. or over
2
0
0
Beam Scales under 100 1bs.
3
1
0
Computing Scales under 100 lbs.
11
0
2
Personal Weighting Scales
2
0
0
Avoirdupois
57
0
0
Apothecary
7
0
0
Liquod Measures
22
0
0
Meters 1 inch inlet
39
14
0
Meters over 1 inch inlet
11
10
0
Oil Measuring Pumps
14
0
0
Grease Measuring Pumps
8
0
0
Yard Sticks
1
0
0
Leather Measuring Devices
1
0
0
Sealing Fees Collected and turned over to the town Treasurer $55.90 The following are weights of Commodities for immediate delivery:
Tested
Correct
Under
Over
Beans
30
29
0
1
Bread
44
28
0
16
Butter
2
2
0
0
Coal in paper bags
12
10
0
2
Coal in Transit
5
5
0
0
Confectionery
20
2,0
0
0
Fruits and Vegetables
24
20
0
4
Lard
1
1
0
0
Potatoes
28
22
0
6
Number of Licenses Inspected
9
Hawkers' and Peddlers' Seals
0
Junk Dealers
6
Clinical Thermometers
8
Expenses of Department as follows:
Appropriation $ 300.00
Total Expenses
298.87
Unexpended Balance $ 1.13 ..
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Wilmington, Mass.
January 31, 1947.
Gentlemen:
. No slaughtering inspected during the year of 1946.
Respectfully submitted,
RALPH B. ODIORNE, Inspector of Slaughtering
REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS
Honorable Board of Selectmen:
September 16, 1946
I herewith submit a report of Building Inspection from January 1, 7946 to September 9, 1946.
The number of permits issued was 93 with an estimated value of $143,350.00. Fees of $119.00 were collected and turned over to the Town Treasurer.
· Respectfully submitted,
CHESTER T. HORTON, Inspector of Buildings.
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REPORT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR
January 11, 1947 Gentlemen:
Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I herewith submit a report as Building Inspector from September 17 to December 31, 1946:
Building Permits issued :
Dwellings
6
Cottages
2
Garages
11
Hen Houses
1
Factory
1
Alterations
6
Additions
9
Repairs
1
Foundation
1
38
Building Permits Refused
2
Places of Public Assembly Inspected
9
All fees have been collected and turned over to the Town Treasurer.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES W. PENNY,
Building Inspector.
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REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Madam and Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report of the Fire Department for the year ending December 31, 1946.
The manual force of this department consists of three permanent men: Chief, Assistant Chief, and one Fireman and thirty-six Call men.
This Department has issued one hundred and twenty four per- mits for Range-Oil and twenty-eight for Light Fuel Oil. We have also issued two hundred and five permits for burning.
In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 148 of the General Laws any person who stores over Ten gallons of oil must have a permit.
For the month of December we have inspected forty-three in- stallations which has required nineteen hours on these inspections, a mileage of eighty-nine miles.
We have collected a fee of fifty cents for each permit and have at present received $31.00 which has been turned in to Treasurer of the Town of Wilmington.
The Department has responded to Two hundred and forty-seven calls of which were thirty-six buildings, five chimneys, one hundred and sixty brush, fourteen Autos, two out of town, twenty-four other causes, and six false.
The Department has used twenty-six hydrants during the year 1946.
Valuation of Property endangered by fire. $ 98,890.00
Damaged by fire
12,880.00
Valuation of Contents
59,500.00
Damage to Contents
14,650.00
Valuation of Autos
14,325.00
Damage to Autos
910.00
Valuation of Trucks
7,625.00
Damage to Trucks
825.00
Feet of Booster hose used
20,300
Feet of 21/2 inch hose
97,208
Feet of 11/2 inch hose
48,350
Mileage of Trucks
Mack No. 1
1,122-2 miles
Chevrolet No. 3
596-9 miles
Ford No. 4
333-5 miles
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FOREST WARDEN Edwin L. Day
DEPUTY FOREST WARDENS
Winfred W. Rice George S. Cushing Ernest W. Eames
Herbert C. Barrows Joseph J. Barton Edmund H. Sargent
FOREST PATROL
James W. Castine
Ernest W. Eames
LIST OF MEMBERS
Chief, Edwin L. Day
Assistant Chief, Winfred W. Rice
Captain, Ernest W. Eames
Downing, Ernest H.
Andrews, Wilfred H.
Durkee, Leslie A.
Barrows, Robert H.
Captain, Edmund H. Sargent
Barton, Joseph J.
Eaton, Elmer W.
Boudreau, Arthur J.
Fagan, Dr. Gerald A.
Brabant, Aristide A., Jr.
Field, Fred A.
Branscombe, Elmer R.
Finnerty, John J.
Buck, Clayton E. /
Horton, Chester T.
Buckle, Walter G.
Jordan, Charles F.
Castine, James W.
Muse, Frank J.
Chisholm, Paul
O'Neil, Maurice D.
Cushing, George S.
Page, Edward F.
Cutter, Henry H.
Perry, Norman W.
Cutter, Harry J.
Rice, Norman W.
Cutter, Herbert W.
Russell, John J.
Davis, Michael G.
Swain, Lester M.
Deming, Roland C.
Townsend, William E.
Delaronde, Thomas P.
Watters, James G.
Doucette, Fred W.
Williams, Arthur S.
EDWIN L. DAY, Chief
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY
It was with regret that we received the resignation of one of our Trustees Mrs. Charlotte Glover, who resigned because of the fact that she is making her home in another part of the Country.
The Trustees are planning to provide more books of reference in various subjects. Many people may have books of reference, which are fairly recent, which they may be glad to donate to the Library. Such books would be very welcome.
The Librarian's report follows which gives the activities of the Library for the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
FREDERICK MELZER,
PHILIP B. BUZZELL,
MERVIN J. CURL,
FRANKLINE E. ALLEN,
LOUIS T. McMAHON.
January 1, 1947
REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN
To the Honorable Board of Trustees:
I herewith submit my report as librarian for the year 1946:
New books purchased 174
New subscribers 133
Magazines borrowed 444 Library fines collected $87.10
Approximately seventy-five books, which have been overdue for a period of one year or more, have not been returned to the library. These titles have, therefore, been removed from the current catalogue.
Books from the library of Mr. Ford Hanscom, formerly of Shaw- sheen Avenue, totaling about two hundred, were given to the library in memory of his wife, Mary 'A. Hanscom and his son, Lawrence.
Dr. and Mrs. Ernest C. MacDougall presented two volumes, en- titled "The Lost Landscape" by Winifred Welles and "On The Edge of Evening" by Cornelius Weygandt, in memory of Helen H. Buck.
Books were also donated by Mr. and Mrs. David Dickson and Avis Balcom.
The use of the library for reference purposes by pupils of the upper elementary and High School grades has been above normal during the year.
Respectfully submitted, MIRIAM H. WARE,
Librarian.
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REPORT OF WATER COMMISSIONERS
ABERJONA PROJECT
At a Town Meeting in 1945, Town voted to approve the contract with the Aberjona Division of the Blue Point Company, whereby the Town was to furnish the Company with water. The installation cost to be advanced by the Aberjona Company. Payment to be made from the cost of water which they consumed. This contract involved laying water mains on the North Woburn end of Woburn Street and the connection Between Salem Street and High Street on Woburn Street at North Wilmington. This later connection was necessary to provide sufficient pressure at the North Woburn end of the line. Con- tract also provided for additional wells and connections in the well field and an additional engine and pump at the Pumping Station. The laying of the water mains has been completed. The work on the well field and installation of the machinery is under way at the present time.
NEW STREET MAINS
At the annual Town Meeting in March 1946, the Town voted to extend the water mains on several streets. The Water Department immediately secured bids on materials and labor. The earliest del- ivery we could get on cast iron pipe was in August. Fittings we had to take as we could get them. It was the later part of September be- fore we were able to start installing the mains. In reviewing the bids we received for construction work we decided that the work could be done to better advantage and at much less cost to the Town by using Town labor with hired equipment. This work has been under progress from September until the frozen ground made it impossible to do any further construction work.
Approximately four miles of pipe have been laid with a hundred and twenty-eight new services. As soon as the frost is out of the ground in the Spring, the work will be continued until completion.
At the last Town Meeting question was raised about hydrant rental. Question was apparently misunderstood and we are glad to explain hydrant rental. In practically all Cities and Towns that have a Municipal Water Department a charge is made for the water avail- able for fire fighting, Town purposes and etc. This charge covers the maintenance and repairs of hydrants, depreciation and the cost of distribution. A survey of charges made by Cities and Towns all over the Country were studied and it was found the average charge was $40.00 per hydrant. That charge therefore was initiated at the time the Water Department started. This charge is really a bookkeeping entry which is charged under this appropriation and credited to the
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payment of interest and bonds. If the charge for hydrants was not made an appropriation would have to be for payment of interest and bonds direct.
It is good accounting for a small Town with a large indebtedness to show this hydrant rental as income to the Water Department rather than making the appropriation for the payment of interest and bonds, and to make the payment for the interest and bonds from the receipts of the Water Department. Should the time come again when it is difficult to secure loans for the Town, this additional in- come in the Water Department makes a better showing to accoun- tants who pass upon loans.
Respectfully submitted,
CALEB S. HARRIMAN, Chairman ALDEN N. EAMES LOUIS T. McMAHON
Commissioners.
WATER DEPARTMENT STATISTICS
Water Consumed
Year
Gals. Consumed Ave. per Day
1942
88,208,200
241,666
1943
90,528,500
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