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100 Years Ago: Marlborough Extends the City's Water Service
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Oct. 17, 1911: Extension of Water System: Water Commissioners Recommend it be Extended on State Street and Shawmut Avenue
The Board of Aldermen had a regular meeting Monday evening with Mayor J.J. Shaughnessy presiding. The following was received from the water commissioners:
To His Honor, the Mayor, and City Council,
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Gentlemen:—The accompanying petitions for the extension of the main water pipe 150 feet on State Street and 125 feet on Shawmut Avenue was received by the water commissioners. The estimated cost of the State Street extension is $100, the annual revenue pledged $18, which amount covers the five percent guarantee on the same.
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