Certificate of the Sealer: First Quarter 2026
BLACKGROVE LIGHT & WATER
Office of Weights, Measures and Time
Office of Weights, Measures and Time
Certificate of the Sealer
First Quarter 2026
I hereby certify that on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, I examined the following clocks, scales and measures of Blackgrove Township against the Township standards kept by this Office, and that each was found or brought within the tolerances allowed.
| Instrument | Location | Examined | As found | Action | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master clock (reference) | Light & Water | 8:00 a.m. | Reference | Compared with Township standard | Certified |
| Counter clock | The Diner | 8:20 a.m. | +3 s | Set to standard | Certified |
| Tower clock | Meeting House | 9:10 a.m. | 0 s | None required | Certified |
| Platform scale, 1,000 lb | Hardware & Feed | 10:30 a.m. | Within tolerance at all test loads | None required | Sealed |
| Counter scale, 30 lb | General Store | 11:05 a.m. | Within tolerance | None required | Sealed |
| Hall clock | Township Offices | 11:40 a.m. | 0 s | None required | Certified |
| Bell clock | Blackgrove Regional High | 1:15 p.m. | -3 s | Set to standard | Certified |
| Yard scale, 60,000 lb | Travel Port | 2:30 p.m. | Within tolerance | None required | Sealed |
Clocks are examined against the Township standard of time and set to the second. Township clocks are not adjusted for seasonal time changes.
The next quarterly examination will be made in April 2026. Owners of commercial scales or measures not listed here may request examination at the Light & Water office during office hours.
Sealer of Weights, Measures and Time, Blackgrove Township. Issued January 22, 2026.