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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-Annual Report1984 Annual Report Town of Lexington, Massachusetts Town Government Organization Selectmen Appoint Town Manager Board of Appeals Board of Registrars Comptroller Election Officers Energy Committee Members Fence Viewers Historic Districts Commission Housing Assistance Board Selectmen's Advisory Committees Town Celebrations Committee Town Counsel Trustees of Public Trusts Bold face: Volunteer Light face: Salaried Position Town Manager Appoints Citizens Elect Board of Selectmen School Committee Lexington Housing Authority* Planning Board Town Meeting Members Town Moderator School Committee Appoints School Superintendent School Staff Energy Committee Members Moderator Appoints Appropriation Committee Capital Expenditures Committee Cary Lecture Committee Representative to Minuteman Vo -Tech Town Manager Appoints with Selectmen's Approval Board of Health Conservation Commission Council on Aging Historical Commission Recreation Committee Youth Commission Board of Assessors Building Commissioner Cemetery Superintendent Civil Defense Director Conservation/Recreation Director Westview Cemetery Development Comm. Constables Police Chief Fire Chief Public Works/Engineering Director Health Director Revenue Officer Permanent Building Committee Town Clerk Planning Director** And all other officers, boards, commissions, committees and employees. *4 elected, 1 State EOCD-appointed; who appoint Executive Director **With Approval of Planning Board A QUICK CHECK ON THE 1984 TOWN REPORT Super O.K. Neutral Poor Why ?(brief!) 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Ave. Lexington MA 02173. 1984 Annual Report Town of Lexington Massachusetts On this page in last year's report we printed definitions and quotations to illuminate Town Manager's theme, "Managing Change." This gear Town Report itself is managing a few changes- - new tgpe style, dressed -up page lagouts and juxtaposition of data with narratiues. In addition, a pair of seasoned Town Meeting Member - editors smoothed the bumpy progress of town meetings into sequential summaries. We hope you will like these rearrangements and find this gear's record of town government easy to read and understand. Town Report Committee V75 °o r K nw O y Lexington 1984, In Brief Lexington shared in the country's prosperity in several ways, with mixed results. Traffic congestion worsened, especially in the cen- ter, as people from high tech firms poured in tot lunch and shop in the center's 10 sit -down restaur- ants and upscale shops. Signs admonishing motor b tt to "obey pedestrian crosswalk law ", placed on' Kas 1,Q6 chusetts Avenue in 1983, were ordered removed he ; state, but restored by resolute town officials, ;,A. parking garage for the center was discussed, , u town meeting's economy solution built only „a for the new attendant now packing in lunchers' ear«`', ° "' Harding Road residents won a minor skirmish'vl th' ' Boston -bound bus commuters- -all day parking or/ ' Harding Road adjacent to the bus stop-was banned;,,,(: the Bedford Street Hartwell Avenue congestion remained congested; and with rails'f;e ved or MDC's super sewer, talk was reopened on corlverti4 the' idle railway into a bikeway so commuters cor,l� pedal:' down to catch the subway at Alewife Brook, Town officials devoted more and more time to mores' tling with development; selectmen be,anillecting committees' long range plans for shaping the' 616,0n, looking forward to the year-?, ;fie lU -acre Pine Meadows olf d l A record high 87 percent of registered voters turned out in November and went against the national grain by cast'nga majority of votes for the losing Demo - cratie candidate for president. g course ma a moves to se 1 to the down Uout or a developer; Minuteman'Uch'unfolded ptabi to cab: build an adjacent hotel io'suj'plement its service pert industry curriculum, and LeXirgton Lumber Co, shut- homy tered its doors, opening „the way for evenoe commercial development. `�Meantime,.many home,,.,ofters All who put their houses on'the” market were surprised: to maj find their asking prices topped by eager buyers. papi The school population continued &( sag, as Hastings ; ever School was slated for 1986 closing, and jAlready 'were closed (but temporarily rented to a c,urch�,school) sufi Franklin School, after competitive bidding., was, slated for 1985 Town Meeting as a low-moderate one income housing proposal. High schoolers"farctg up nee< several winners: the debaters, state champs f6r'the S's� 6th straight year; football,-Middlesex League champs,' Will and the first Lexington `eleven��to g0_to the; state's mad Division 1 "Super: Bowl "t and divisional finalists for the golf, boys soccer, field 'hocifey andvolley- ball teams. The Historical Commission completed a meticulous- inventory of houses meriting historical and archi- tectural recognition, listing more than 500 such buildings. 2 Overview Gnd' former residents made their marks here A,r,Fred Barton co- produced a successful .V-ay musical satire; David Nelson, Harvard who works with the molecular composition was awarded a MacArthur Fellowship for kraal talent "; and Miller and Virginia Lovett from a year helping Peruvians build homes «feet in the Andes. An informal search for fors uncovered 10 actives (with more cer- be uncovered) publishing "new" music, a a novel, works on the Old Testament, who went west, Massachusetts politics, self help for women, Soviet policy, nd an autobiography of a scientist. The .at Hying Muzzey, Clifford Loring Muzzey, l4s"it� fifer and engineer, died at 98. ttiit ea: Jack Powell, noted commercial and rtist,Ai'purveyor of art supplies and pillar aq f- i.ties,; who passed away in October. earthed a m,,x r plot of marijuana on Town ion tiand,, aiW -selectmen tilted with the suppjief over4��3tether the firm should be to continu piping naughty films into trast to the town's go. The area's news - nts against "rude streets and during ladies of Lexington susiastic about women's rn,, railroad service that, there was need for 6y Might, but little � report was quoted l'minuteS to drive to "- -the drive presumably k Oa�iousty donated by Ann Ahearn, ? -Man staff. Table of Contents Section Planning Board Page Section Pages Overview Fence Viewers 77 Overview 2-26 Finances at A Glance 4 Board of Selectmen 5 Selectmen's Advisory Committee 8 People Metropolitan Area Planning Council 13 People 87-90 Town Manager 13 Town Moderator 16 TMMA 16 Town Elections 18 Town Meeting 20 Education Education 26-42 School Committee 91 School Superintendent 28 Minuteman Tech 37 Cary Memorial Library 40 Services State Election 102 Services 43-66 DPW /Engineering 43 Financial Westview Cemetery 46 Financial 107-149 Police 50 Fire 56 Board of Health 59 Animal Control 65 Life Quality Assessors 113 Life Quality 67-75 Recreation 67 Town Celebrations 71 Directory Cary Lectures 72 Directory 150 - Cover Historic Districts Commission 73 Battle Green Guides 74 White Hat Award 74 Historical Commission 75 Environment Voters' Information 160 Environment 76-86 Overview 3 Planning Board 76 Fence Viewers 77 Board of Appeals 78 Building /Inspection 83 Conservation Commission 84 People People 87-90 Youth Commission 87 Veterans Services 87 Council on Aging 88 LexHAB 89 Lexington Housing Authority 90 Legal Legal 91 - 106 Town Counsel 91 Board of Registrars 96 Presidential Primary 98 State Primary 100 State Election 102 Town Clerk 104 Financial Financial 107-149 Appropriation Committee 107 Capital Expenditures Committee 107 Revenue Officer 108 Board of Retirement 110 Assessors 113 Trustees of Public Trusts 117 Comptroller 122 Directory Directory 150 - Cover Map of Lexington 150 Town Officers and Committees 153 Town Meeting Members 156 Where To Find It 159 Voters' Information 160 Town Government Chart Cover Lexington Facts Cover Handy Information Cover Overview 3 Finances At A Glance REVENUE SOURCES 12.9% 10,949 STATE STATE CHERRY 8.6 CHERRY SHEET SHEET OVEREST. 1,140,000 12.9% 0.0% 72.1 LOCAL RECEIPTS 8.8% AVAILABLE FUNDS 3.8% AVAILABLE SURPLUS 2.8% REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES 72.1% Revenue Sources State Cherry Sheet State Cherry Sheet - Overestimates Local Receipts (a) Available Funds (b) Available Surplus Real Estate & Personal Property Taxes Total Revenue Expenses State & County Charges Judgements & Overlay Deficit Cherry Sheet Offsets Town Services Education (c) Assessors Overlay (d) Total Expenses EXPENSES ASSESSORS OVERLAY STATE AND COUNTY CHARGES 1.8% 5.8% JUnnMFNTS R nVFM ♦V nFF $ 5,315,555 12.9% 10,949 0.0 3,519,444 8.6 1,482,882 3.6 1,140,000 2.8 29,632,914 72.1 $41,101,744 100.0% $ 2,312,700 5.6% 41,621 0.1 972,035 2.4 17,540,267 42.7 19,485,121 47.4 750,000 1.8 $41,101,744 100.0% (a) Local receipts include motor vehicle excise bills, water billings, permits, licenses, etc. (b) Available Funds include Federal Revenue Sharing, P.L. 874 (Federal dependents in Lexington schools). (c) Education includes Minuteman Vocational School costs of $332,700. (d) Assessors Overlay reserved for tax abatements of elderly, veterans, etc. 4 Overview .T OFFSETS Selectmen's Sight on Year 2,000 ... And Along the Way Board of Selectmen. L/R seated: Paul Marshall; Robert Sacco; Margery Battin, Chairman; Marion Snow, Executive Clerk; John McLaughlin; John Eddison. Standing: Norman Cohen, Town Counsel; Robert Hutchinson, Toren Manager. his has been a year in which many serious issues were addressed, operating procedures streamlined, interboard and committee coopera- tion fostered and citizen involvement actively sought. New Selectmen Paul Marshall and Jack Eddison have brought fresh perspectives. The board has functioned in a particularly cohe- sive, collaborative fashion, encouraging and respecting diver- sity while frequently achieving unanimity. 1985 Goals The Selectmen identified a number of major goals for 1985. 1. Environmental - Acquisition of Pine Meadows Golf Course using adjacent land for financing with consideration for addressing housing concerns. 2. Fiscal Planning a. Infrastructure Review 1) Unaccepted streets -- review assessment policy; review acceptance standards; tour unaccepted streets. 2) Accepted streets -- review value of asset, level of maintenance, investi- gate financial options for expanded maintenance. 3) Water -- review master plan, schedule short - term /long -term improvements. 3. Strategic Planning 4. Budget Targeting -- controlling spending in the t5 percent range. Overview 5 Board of Selectmen Housing. The successful conversion of Muzzey Jr. High School furthered a long -time selectmen's goal to diversify the town's housing stock through the provision of low and moderate income housing. Seven- ty units will be ready for occupancy in April or May. A senior center is an integral part of the Muzzey complex and will provide space for a variety of recreational, educational and nutrition programs to meet the needs of our elderly, as well as special services such as fuel assistance and tax aid. Of the 70 units proposed for development, ten will be made available for rental based upon low and moderate income guidelines through LexHAB, a non- profit entity appointed by the board to investigate and implement alternatives for the provision of affordable housing. The remaining 60 units are being acquired based upon specific income guidelines and specific price control. In short, a buyer must not only meet moderate income guidelines, but must also, upon resale, sell to moderate income people who meet those guidelines. Guidelines are available through the Human Services Coordinator. Of the 60 units exclusive of LexHAB, 56 units have been sold, 31 of these are to existing Lexington residents, six of these are town employees, seven are families who originally grew up in Lexington or are residents providing housing for their families or, in short, 44 of the 56 units are Lexington based or Lexington related. The Fair Housing Committee has been reactivated and is planning to vigorously pursue its goal of encour- aging more members of racial and ethnic minority groups to remain in, and move to, Lexington through monitoring of the fair housing plan and recommending measures to eliminate barriers to equal access to housing. In recognition of the need to provide a wider range of housing options for the frail elderly, the board Three Space Shuttle Photos of Lexington were presen- ted to the town by Itek. L /R: SeZectman Jack Eddison, Town Manager Robert Hutchinson, Itek Vice - President Dr. Farouk EZ -Baz, Itek administrative Vice- President,PauZ Sullivan, SeZectman Robert Sacco. 6 Overview appointed a congregate housing study committee com- posed of members of the Planning Board, Lexington Housing Authority, Human Services Committee, Board of Health, Council on Aging and LexHAB. Environment Pine Meadows Golf Course. In September of 1984, the Board of Selectmen appointed a committee, chaired by Jack Eddison and Paul Marshall, to study how the town might purchase the Pine Meadows Golf Course on Cedar Street. The committee met with the owners and recommended to the board that a special town meeting be called to consider purchasing the course. Unfortunately, a final agreement could not be reached with the own- ers. The committee has continued to work on this issue and plans to present an article at the 1985 Annual Town Meeting if an agreement is finalized with the owners. 1984 Clean -Up Campaign. In late April, the select- men again sponsored a town -wide, Spring Clean -Up Campaign. A committee chaired by Selectman John Eddison and strongly supported by Claire Bertucci of the Campfire Groups and John Doherty of the Lexing- ton Department of Public Works coordinated the efforts of 34 volunteer groups removing litter from 31 sites in various parts of town. Most of those involved in the clean -up were members of environmen- tal groups (six), Campfire and scouting units (12) and students in Lexington's public and private schools. The areas covered were conservation and park lands, school grounds and neighborhood streets. The committee received helpful assistance from the Conservation Commission and its Stewardship Commit- tees, the Citizens for Lexington Conservation, the Park Superintendent, the local chapter of the League of Women Voters, the American Legion, the Lions Club, the Lexington Minute -man and local artist Marion Coletta. Hazardous Waste. A third hazardous waste collection day was a great success. Thirty -five barrels were collected from 161 residents. An astonishing varie- ty of chemicals were safely disposed of, preventing them from contaminating wetlands or other public properties. c a v Public Works. A water master plan, entitled "Precon- c struction Water System Analysis" is in place. o An unaccepted street policy is being formulated and c will serve as the basis for the development of a x street master plan. c A sewer use charge was adopted on April 10 to assist < in the maintenance of our sewer system and address the problems associated with Boston Harbor as well o as our water system. `o t a Dr. James Reilly, Precinct 3 Town Meeting Member, was appointed the selectmen's representative to the newly formed Massachusetts Water Resources Authority Advisory Board. Board of Selectmen Traffic and Parking. North Lexington Road improve- ments are at 25 percent design review stage. Town Meeting voted monies to design to 100 percent. A committee of North Lexington Town Meetings members and concerned citizens will be appointed in early January 1985, to work with staff, Federal and State officials to ensure that the design addresses the concerns of the affected neighborhoods. Short term measures were instituted to improve traf- fic circulation in the Central Business District (CBD). Lexington joined Bedford, Concord and Lincoln to form a permanent Hanscom Area Traffic Committee to foster improvement of traffic conditions in the member towns. The committee will review and comment upon any development project or roadway alteration which would affect traffic between and through the member towns and develop and promote measures to balance traffic flow in the towns. A successful attendant parking program was implemen- ted in the Meriam Street lot, greatly increasing the number of cars the lot can accommodate. Under Selectman Robert Sacco, the Center Revitaliza- tion Committee's parking stock subcommittee is actively seeking additional means of increasing CBD parking spaces. In order to relieve the spillover parking in residen- tial neighborhoods, alternative parking sites are being explored to serve express bus commuters. Planning Lexington 2,000. Using the working title of "Lexing- ton 2,000 ", the board, through the efforts of Select- man John McLaughlin, initiated efforts to develop a town -wide strategic planning process. We hope that this process will improve coordination among the various elected bodies and stimulate wider public discussion of Lexington's future. Coordinating Plans. Bi- monthly meetings of the selectmen and the chairmen of all town boards, com- mittees and commissions have been reinstituted in order to examine issues of mutual concern, antici- pate problems and plan for their joint resolution. Special meetings have been held with the Planning Board and School Committee to address their common interests. In the former, the focus has been hous- ing, traffic, central business district development and long -range planning; in the latter, long -range planning, operating and capital budgets and combined operations. Financial Planning. A new budget timetable was instituted on a trial basis. If successful, it will be formally incorporated in a by -law to be presented to the 1986 Town Meeting. The town was able to maintain a stable tax rate while dealing with a number of long -range issues c c i 5 c Q. c t c c `c s a such as the environment. Consistent with the board's approval of a classification schedule, resi- dential property was taxed at a rate of $20.46 and commercial at a rate of $29.90 reflecting a 4.5 percent increase for residential and 4.5 percent increase for commercial. We will continue to stress long -term financial planning combined with mainte- nance of essential services within a stable tax structure. Transformations of 1984 Garrity House. The Garrity House property was con- veyed to Roger and Jane Trudeau; Norman Trudeau is now restoring the structures for single family resi- dential use. It is now an attractive asset which enhances the Battle Green. Streamlined Operations. A computer system was installed which will expedite payroll, retirement payroll, tax collections, preparation of financial reports, water and sewer billing and collections; and, in 1985, re- evaluation, and assessment opera- tions of the assessor's department. Realistic committee appointment dates were esta- blished and adhered to. Board meetings have been shortened through the mech- anism of a consent agenda which takes care of many routine or minor matters through one vote. Citizen Outreach. Selectmen's agenda and background material are now available to the public in the manager's office and Cary Library. Citizens can now see selectmen's agendas and meet- ings on a local access cable TV channel. Success- ful, aggressive efforts were made to increase the pool of citizens available for committee appoint- ments. A directory of Lexington's volunteer boards and committees was prepared under the guidance of Selectman John Eddison. This directory gives basic information on 33 appointive committees whose num- bers provide a wide range of interest among town residents in committee participation. Attendant Parking Program Zaunched at Meriam Street parking Zot as Town Engineer Frank FieZds observes. Overview 7 selectmen's Advisory Committees Cable TeZevision Advisory Committee. LIP: William Page; John Ward Chairman; Martha Stanton, Schools Representative; Robert HiZton, Library Director. Absent: Mary CosteZZo. The Cable Television Advisory Committee monitored the near - completion of cable connections and pro- gramming perplexities as they met regularly with the manager and representatives of Adams- Russell Cable Services of Lexington. New construction during the year included the wiring of the Town Offices, Cary Hall, the Police Station and the School Administration buildings as well as a number of apartment and condominium complexes with which wiring agreements had not previously been reached. With construction substantially complete, attention largely focused on ways to increase citi- zen interest utilization of the local access chan- nels. Eight cable channels are available. Adams - Russell and the committee continue to discuss the formation of an access council, which was a condition of the franchise agreement. This will be a major item of business in the coming year. All complaints are turned over to the committee by the selectmen, and resolutions must be worked out with Adams - Russell. c v m z u m 3 a 0 `o r 4 The school data system via the cable went on line in January and works very well. Adams - Russell provided part of the equipment and maintains the cable connec- tions at no cost to the town. The four - channel inter - school video system initiated in 1983 has been very heavily used. Cary Library also initiated a data interconnect with the East Lexington Branch for its new circulation system, and this will be exten- ded to the high school library next year if school funds are available for a terminal. Programming was an issue on two counts. One of these was Adams - Russell's addition of the Playboy Channel - -with a substantial number of both subscrib- ers and objectors in Lexington. The committee parti- cipated with the selectmen in discussions of this issue. The other issue was the request of Channel 5 (Boston) to cease duplication of ABC network program- ming by Channel 12 (Providence) and Channel 9 (Man- chester) on the cable, a right granted by the Federal Communications Commission. Temporarily the latter channels have been replaced by Channel 5, but A -R expects to substitute new satellite services soon. The committee would like to encourage more citizen participation particularly in local access. Inter- ested individuals should contact the chairman. The Center Revitalization Committee concentrated upon completing the elements of the Central Business District Master Plan which will be presented to the Selectmen in Fiscal Year 1986. Extensive data was collected and analyzed by the Land Use Subcommittee. Using their results as a starting point, the commit- tee is now formulating land use and development policies for the center. All recent traffic studies and recommendations were synthesized and short -term steps intended to improve traffic circulation were instituted. Parking received continued attention. Some on- street parking was restricted to protect residential neighborhoods and meet safety concerns. The parking stock subcommittee has continued to examine options for increasing downtown parking, giving particular attention to the recommendations in the Town Manag- er's parking garage feasibility report. A notewor- thy accomplishment is the successful implementation of an attendant parking program in the Meriam Street Parking Lot. Suggested by John Oberteuffer of the Conservation Commission, passed by the 1984 Town Meeting and well publicized by the Chamber of Center RevitaZization Committee. L/R seated: Mary Hastings; Jacqueline Bateson; Margery Battin, Chairman; Robert Sacco; Laura Nichols; Joseph Trani. Standing: Karsten Sorensen, David WeZZs. Absent: WiZliam Gothorpe. Absent members of the CRC Land Use Subcommittee: Norma Bogen, Judy Newman, Don OZson. 8 Overview c v m c t t 3 Z 0 `o r a c i J, L L V; 3 u. L Selectmen's Advisory Committees Commerce, the program has been enthusiastically received by merchants, shoppers and officials. More than 60 additional cars can be stacked in the aisles between designated spaces at noon time. The Fair Housing Committee was reconvened by the C: Board of Selectmen in October 1984. One function of the committee is the monitoring of compliance of town boards with the Fair Housing Policy adopted in 3 1981 and reporting the committee's conclusions to the selectmen. Issues which the committee has fol- LL lowed include: selection of tenants for town -owned c units in the Muzzey Building, purchase of the Pine a Meadows Golf Course, and reuse of the Franklin School. The Franklin School Conversion Committee was appoin- ted by the Board of Selectmen on January 17, 1984, to solicit and evaluate proposals for the reuse of the surplus Franklin School. The committee devel- oped a request for proposals and received eleven preliminary proposals. After numerous meetings and hearings, three proposals were recommended to the selectmen for final consideration. The committee filed its report with the board in early December, and its members have agreed to remain available for consultation on an "as needed" basis. The proposal chosen by the selectmen will be brought to the 1985 Town Meeting for approval. The Human Service Committee was enlarged by the selectmen to nine members in September 1984, and organized into four subgroups around issues of youth and families, the elderly, community health, and special needs. The energy and commitment of the members, combined with the professional expertise of Bea Phear, the Human Service Coordinator, enabled the committee to carry out its charge to provide advice to the Board of Selectmen on human service policies and their implementation. In carrying out this charge, the committee: - Analyzed funding requests presented to the selectmen and town meeting according to esta- blished criteria. Current recipients of town funds include RePlace, Mystic Valley Mental Fair Housing Committee. L /R: Hilary Harris; Bea Phear, Human Services Coordinator; Fred Rosenberg; Robert Pressman, Chairman; Stephen Baran; William Spencer. Absent: Leona Martin. Health Center, Central Middlesex Association for Retarded Citizens, Inc. (CMARC), Veterans Servi- ces, and the Council on Aging. - Recommended allocation of town resources with the concept of prevention a priority. - Used the Lexington Minute Man to highlight issues and approaches to meeting human service needs of town residents. - Supported the Enablement Subcommittee on issues and needs of the town's physically disabled. - Supported the Human Service Coordinator in con- ducting a needs assessment of special needs res- idents of Lexington. - Widened communication with the town's planning agencies and with private and government- funded human service providers. - Identified several programs to receive appropri- ate funding from the Trustees of Public Trusts: Lifeline program to provide safety units to elderly persons, the Homesharing program offer- ing information and referral to the elderly, and a scholarship arrangement for Cooperative Elder FrankZin SchooZ Conversion Committee. L/R front: Francis McCarron; Susan AdZer, Assistant to Town Manager; John McLaughZin, Chairman. Rear: MarshaZZ Derby; John CarroZZ; Thomas Shaw; JacqueZyn Smith; Bessie EzekieZ; Robert Foster; Howard ReynoZds. Overview 9 Selectmen's Advisory Committees Human Services Committee. L/R seated: Roberta Black, Chairman; Marion Shepp; Edward Foley; Judith Zabin; Leonora Zola. Standing: Chang Chih Chao; David Budding; Bea Phear, Coordinator; Sheila Martin; Stanley Finklestein. Services for day care center programs for three Memorial Library, followed by a reception for the frail elderly Lexington residents. juried arts and crafts exhibit at the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society. - Supported a series of four workshops for human service providers in order to enhance coordina- tion and communication among providers, strength- en providers' ability to serve clients, and help educate providers regarding needs and services for the future. The four workshops were Trends in Lexington, Needs in Lexington, The Crisis Response Center Program, and Self Help Groups. Although the Lexington Council for the Arts was originally established as a vehicle for distribution of the Massachusetts Arts Lottery money, the absence of those funds in the initial years encouraged the council to grow into its broader role as promoter for the arts in Lexington. A second successful townwide arts festival took place in May. The weekend's highlight evening fea- tured a concert by the Da Camera Players at Cary Lexington Council for the Arts. L/R seated: Natalie Warshawer, Vice Chairman; Kerry Brandin, Chairman; Carol Siegel. Standing: Judith Grossman, Mary Ann Armstrong, Richard WoZk, Robert Koff, Austin Lee. Absent: Fred Rosenberg. 10 Overview To help support the festival the arts council spon- sored an artist's studio tour and solicited indivi- dual contributions from the community. To be more responsive to Lexington's need for arts representation the council expanded to nine members adding Judith Grossman, Austin Lee, Fred Rosenberg and Richard Wolk. A needs assessment for local art event sponsors was completed. From this developed the Lexington Arts Calendar, a six month listing of events to be pub- lished and distributed in the local newspaper. Additional copies will be available at the libraries and at the Town Manager's office. Lexington receives approximately $3,000 twice yearly from the Massachusetts Arts Lottery Council. In January the council awarded grants to Fit as a Fid- dle (a music and exercise program for nursing home residents) and the Arts Festival. In July funding was granted to Cary Memorial Library for the pur- chase of art books, the Lyricum Ensemble for a resi- dency in the junior high schools, the arts council for the arts calendar, and again to Fit as a Fiddle. The council welcomes community input in the form of r suggestions and recommendations to be mailed to Town N Manager's office in the Town Office Building. 3 v The Personnel Advisory Board (PAB) continues to a serve as a resource for the Board of Selectmen, Town 0 Z5 Manager and other boards and committees on a broad a range of personnel - related problems. Drawing on their professional backgrounds and volun- teer experience in local government, the members advise on such matters as staff organization, salary administration, position classification, personnel N 3 L L V N 3 a a 0 `o s a V s 3 L 0. Selectmen's Advisory Committees Personnel Advisory Board. L /R: Elmer GuiZmartin, Co- Chairman; Mary Shunney; Frank HazeZ, Co- Chairman. Absent: Lewis Rambo, Kendall Wright. policy formulation, employee relations and employee development. During the past year, PAB members consulted with the Library Trustees on salary administration and job classification; with the town manager's office on salary administration and position classification; and with the School Committee on a municipal /school salary comparability study. The PAB offers the collective experience of its members to advise on policy or administration on personnel - related subjects. In addition, its indi- vidual members can often provide specific subject expertise in specialized areas. The PAB was saddened by the loss of of one of its founding members, Neil Chapman, who died in December. His quiet low -key contributions distinguished the work of this board and will long be remembered. The Police Policy Manual Committee was inactive during 1984, but the Board of Selectmen has revived the committee and expanded its membership for 1985. Town Report Committee applies fresh eyes each year to its government -to- citizens communication job. New features for this 1984 report include a finan- cial capsule, a new -old typeface for headlines, dressed -up page layouts and reorganization to unite narratives with data. In retrospect, 1984 brought good and bad news. Production of the 1983 Town Report proceded with unprecedented smoothness in January and February, thanks to the help of many town agencies and citi- zens. Months later that volume won a second prize from the Massachusetts Municipal Association. By that time, this current report was well underway. A new streamlined 1984 Town Meeting summary had been fashioned by Bettie and Eric Clarke, and the 1984 -85 committee was calling for copy. The committee and all who knew him mourn the loss of Charles Hill. His photographic mastery graced the pages of town reports since 1979, and his cheerful good humor still resounds. The Traffic Safety Advisory Committee makes recom- mendations to the Selectmen and the Town Manager about traffic safety issues, primarily in response _ t U, '3 c LL c C _ CL s 3 LL 0 e _ a. Town Report Committee. L/R seated: Elaine Sullivan; Elaine ErmoZovich; Erna Greene, Chairman; Ruth Karpinski. Standing: Louis Zehner, Emeritus; Robert Morrison, Fred Wischhusen. to citizen requests for changes in traffic lights, stop signs, crosswalks and restricted parking areas. The Committee operates under a 1980 charge that requires it to study traffic problems referred by the Selectmen and the Town Manager, or by vote of the Committee. Membership includes representatives of the Police and DPW /Engineering Departments, the Planning Director, and four citizens. Some of the specific recommendations in monthly meetings with invited citizen petitioners were implemented in selectmen's decisions and placement of signs. Among those ordered or installed in 1984 were a "Stop" sign and revised parking regulations on Forest Street, "Caution Children" signs on Sutherland Road, "No Parking" regulation on Shade Street and a "Sound Horn" sign for Depot Place at the Meriam Street sidewalk. In addition, the committee works with The Center Revitalization Committee on topics of mutual con- cern. Discussion continues on subjects such as the safety of pedestrian crosswalks, the desirability of permitting right turns on red, and removal of obstructions to visibility at intersections. The Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) contin- ued to oversee the transportation services available in Lexington in 1984. This involved reacting to and addressing the ridership, marketing and budgeting for LEXPRESS, as well as those specific issues that arose with both LEXPRESS and commuter service to Transportation Advisory Committee. L/R Donald Graham; SaZZy Castleman, Chairman; Laurence Chait; Sara Arnold, Transportation Coordinator; Webb Sussman; Joyce Hals. Absent: William Mix, Elaine Dratch, Lili SiZvera, Charles Stevens. Overview 11 Selectmen's Advisory Committees Boston. In addition, the TAC monitored chair car service and effects of the impending opening of Alewife Station on MBTA services in Lexington. LEXPRESS celebrated its fifth anniversary on Septem- ber 15, 1984. The town's minibus system has main- tained a ridership that is significantly higher than other Boston area towns with comparable systems, averaging approximately 15 passengers per vehicle hour in 1984. New buses were introduced into the system just as 1984 began, and the reaction was favorable. MBTA funding was reinstated for FY 84 and was again approved for FY 85, reducing the town's subsidy both years by $60,000. The Lexington Members of the Hanscom Field Advisory Commission note that the commission is comprised of representatives from concerned citizens' groups, businesses that are based at the airport and a selectmen- appointee from each of the five surround- ing towns. The five boards of selectmen also con- firm constituent groups and their representatives. Created by the Legislature, the commission acts as a channel for area residents in dealing with the Massachusetts Port Authority, operator of Hanscom Field. Noise, land -use and operations are the principal commission concerns: three subcommittees study these topics in depth. Complaints about noise have persisted. These are logged as they come in and reviewed at each meeting. Over the past several years the group has also devoted much time to interviewing commuter airlines applying to use the field. In addition, the commis- sion has evaluated their required Environmental Notification Forms in order to make recommendations to Massport and concerned state and federal agencies. However, commuter airline companies seemed to come 12 Overview Gray Line continued to provide commuter service to Boston completing the second year of a three -year contract in the summer of 1984. The TAC began an evaluation process in the fall of 1984 to determine the steps required to insure the continuation of reliable bus service for Boston commuters. Chair car service was provided by Share -A -Ride on Thursdays between 9:15 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. The TAC is pleased that 74 residents were registered at the town hall in 1984 and that the service was well used by the handicapped and elderly. The MBTA received a proposal for bus services that will be affected by the opening of the Alewife sub- way station in 1985. Possible changes in Lexing- ton's bus services were reviewed by the TAC, and recommendations were submitted to the Board of Selectmen. Transportation services are an important resource in Lexington. The TAC strives to recognize and meet the transportation needs of the citizens with a variety of reliable services. and go; by the end of 1984 there were none serving the airport. Open commission meetings are held the third Tuesday evening each month in Lexington and public participa- tion is welcome. Saying Farewell to Jim Crain (Selectman 1978 through November, 1983) at a party in January. The painting "Being Moved From Lexington to Gloucester" is from his telephone company coworkers. c 2 c c k c T c 0 `c E Area Planning Representative Files First Report This is the first time a report of the activities of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) has appeared in the town report. It is included at the request of MAPC so om t hat citizens will know of current PCefforts toward regional planning and community cooperation. Created by an act of the Legislature (1963), MAPC serves as a forum for state and local officials and assists in planning for the region, which consists of 101 cities and towns. The area stretches west from Boston to include most of the towns within the boundary of Rte. 495. The Council is made up of community representatives, appointed by the chief elected official, or where appropriate, by the city or town manager. Within The MiZZbrook Relief Sewer Project begins with removing the presently unused Boston and Maine rail- road tracks. This sewer trunk traversing town will serve Bedford and Hanscom, also helping Lexington. Sewage ultimately goes to Boston harbor for treat- ment. Among transit- reZated alternatives for the right -of -way after sewer completion,is the Minute- man Commuter Bikeway proposal between Bedford and the Alewife Brook MBTA terminal. the Council there are elected officers, an elected executive committee, which hires the executive director. Funding for the agency is through an approximately 17 cents per capita assessment, plus federal and state grants. There are technical advisory committees on housing, regional economics, transportation, and land use & environmental quality. In the past year the last named committee has been concerned with the Minute- man Commuter Bikeway, disposition of the Metropoli- tan State Hospital land, waste management, and the open space at Alewife Parkway in relation to access to the Red Line Station. Serving as a representative on the council entails participating in an important review process, either through "A -95" applications, which require local responses for federally funded projects, or through Environmental Reviews, which assess the environmen- tal impact of a project at both state and federal levels. This involves MEPA (Mass. Environmental Policy Act) and NEPA (the national equivalent). Information and comments are solicited by the repre- sentative from appropriate town boards and returned to MAPC, the official reviewing agency. In the past year the town has responded to request for review of ... the budget for the Greater Boston Health Planning Council, chair cars for Minuteman Home Care, transportation improvements for the Third Harbor Tunnel, several commuter airline proposals at Hanscom Field, as well as improvements to the field. MAPC is currently participating in the Hanscom Area Traffic Study, and has provided information to the town (and region) on the proposed legislation to create a Water Resources Authority. It also pro- vided technical assistance on an economic analysis of Lexington Center for the Planning Board and the Center Revitalization Committee. MAPC has helped coordinate the planning concerns of local communi- ties and encouraged lines of communication with neighboring towns. Town Manager: Budgeting Tests Priorities, Policies TOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES $125,829 TOTAL EXPENSES 7,000 TOTAL PERSONNEL Full Time 5 The Town Manager serves as the chief administrative officer for the town, executing the policies and procedures of the Board of Selectmen and insuring that the By -Laws and votes of the town meeting are obeyed. This office has responsibility for prepar- ation and submission of the town budget to the selectmen and appropriate committees as well as supervision of town employees working through depart- ment heads on a day to day basis. This further involves maintaining a professional personnel system that covers 285 full -time and 178 part -time employ- ees with a payroll of approximately $7.2 million. Fiscal Priority Setting was the developing major theme for fiscal year 1985 (FY85) and will carry into FY86. Major costs for environmental concerns such as solid waste (trash) disposal and maintenance of sewer and water systems are actively competing for the tax dollar against other vital components such as public safety, library, schools, recreation and the like. A New Sewer Use Charge, recommended by me, was adopted by the Board of Selectmen and will greatly assist in meeting sewer system concerns. Budget & Spending Patterns. The budget summary below lists spending patterns and tax rates for FY81 to FY85. A continued escalation of costs places us Overview 13 Town Manager closer to the 2.5 percent levy limit. We remain March after 28 years of service. His duties have within the statutory limit of taxing at or below 2.5 been added to those of Richard Spiers, Super - percent of the town's assessed valuation with an intendent of the Sewer and Water Division. average rate of 2.2 percent for FY85 and an esti- mated 2.3 percent for FY86. Tax stability has been Cliff Prentiss, Director of Conservation and Recre- maintained and specific major improvements have been ation, moved on to the private sector. Joan proposed for our water system and road maintenance. Halverson was promoted to Director of Recreation and It should be noted that over the last four years the Charles Wyman joined our staff as Conservation average homeowner with $100,000 assessment has had Administrator. his taxes increased from $18.97 to $20.46 or a 7.8 percent increase. Lynne Beck was hired as the new Assistant Comptrol- ler and has been charged with the responsibility of Personnel. The town continues to review every posi- coordinating the implementation of our new data tion when turnover occurs and consolidate where processing system. appropriate as part of our personnel assessment policy. Contracts. The contracts for police, fire and public works expire as of July 1, 1985. By a con - Most salient among position reshapings has been the tract retroactive to July 1, 1983, the town settled Revenue Officer's assumption of combined Treasur- with the firefighters after long, protracted negoti- er's, Tax Collector's and Parking Clerk's duties, ations involving mediation and factfinding. shortly after retirement of Louis A. Zehner, our long- distinguished treasurer. Productivity Improvements. A new VAX 11/750 has been installed and the town is placing a number of Warren Empey, Director of Operations in DPW, and financial applications on the system at the writing outstanding public servant, retired from the town in of this report. Further, microcomputers have been a $' "ihe2t NET AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXES lots , °t? ,cation Residential /Ople"� Spate TIA�* •,Rate f•:,,�.,.�.r,+i �l Itncii,sytr� n'� /ilxir'� ! 'ilrntag�*iair Rs��s Oc iBrcial /industrial /Personal Tax hate Combined '��� °Rate 84 were under 14 overview $ 25,210,438 Oil 4,026,5 $ 25,840,699 $1,242,734,600 $ 27,069,103 $1,267; 0100 Town Manager placed in the offices of Town Manager, Planning, Comptroller, Public Works, Fire and Police. A new telephone system is being installed. This should offer more flexibility and should present a three to four year buy -back period for the town and public schools. Environment. The new $200 million solid waste plant that will be serving Lexington and 20 other communi- ties is scheduled to open in 1985. Substantial work on the facility was completed in 1984. In the ini- tial years for this facility our refuse costs will dramatically increase. However, by avoiding burying trash in landfills, the environment and taxpayers will be saved from even greater damage and costs. The facility will burn trash, convert to steam and then to electricity as part of an overall resource recovery program. GOALS FOR FY85 1. Modernize our water system consistent with our recently - completed water study. 2. Expand commitment to road maintenance with a goal of paving six miles of street per annum of our estimated 120 miles of accepted streets. 3. Install an updated personnel system on our computer. 4. Review financing options for long -term non - recurring capital projects. The town continues to maintain an Aaa bond rating with declining debt one of our major strengths. If no new debt is incurred, the town would be out of debt in 1988. Once again we thank our citizen volunteers for helping town government in so many ways; and everyday we appreciate the fine efforts, patience and good humor of our town work force. This office assists in and is committed to the execution of policies of the selectmen and town meeting for the benefit of our citizens. We remain available for inquiries and comments regarding the administrative operation of town government. Budget and Tax Rate - Fiscal Years 1981 -85 $ 28,022,798 1984 F. Y. +1,610,116 1985 F. Y. $ CHANGE % CHANGE AMOUNTS APPROPRIATED $ 6,856,453 Total Valuation $ 7,171,235 + 314,782 + 4.6 Personal Services Rate 7,697,421 301,942,600 8,226,132 + 528,711 + 6,9 ? Expenses 20.46 1,531,195 +4.5 2,142,900 + 611,705 + 39,9 Articles & Capital Improvements $ 16,085,069 $ 17,540,267 +1,455,198 + 9.0' Total Town Rate 0 School Articles 18,234,039 19,152,421 + 918,382 + 5.0 Public Schools 373,906 332,700 _ 41,206 - 11.0 Regional Vocational $ 18,607,945 $ 19,485,121 + 877,176 + 4.7 Total Education $ 34,693,014 $ 37,025,388 +2,332,374 + 6.7 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS Add: State /County Assessments 3,135,764 3,284,735 * 148,971 + 4.8 and Offsets 975,000 791,621 - 183,379 - 18.8 Assessors Overlays and .Judgments $ 38,803,778 $ 41,101,744 +2,297,966 + 5.9 GROSS AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY 'TAXES 5,089,465 5,326,504 + 237,039 + 4.7 Less: Estimated Receipts- Cherry Sheet 3,005,299 3,519,444 + 514,145 + 17.1 Local 2,686,216 2,622,882 - 63,335 - 2,3 Use of Available Funds $ 28,022,798 $ 29,632,914* +1,610,116 + 5.7 NET AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXES $1,294,456,100 $1,309,021,300 +14,565,200 + 1.1 Total Valuation $ 997,961,400 $1,007,078,700 Residential /Open Space Tax Rate 296,494,700 301,942,600 Commercial /Industrial /Pers. Property Rate $19.58 20.46 +.88 +4.5 Residential /Open Space Tax Rate 28.61 29.90 +1.29 +4.5 C /I /P Tax Rate $21,65 $22.64 +.99 +4.6 Combined Tax Rate 27,069,103 28,022,798 +676,727 +700,569 276,968 551,635 364,986 $ 28,022,798 $ 29,639,988* Levy Limit Under Proposition 2� Plus 2.5% Additional New Construction Allowance Allowance for amounts not taxed in previous years *FY85 Tax is 7,074 under levy limit Equals Overview 15 As Town Moderator Sees It... After observing and participating in Lexington Town Meetings for over 35 years the conclusion is that they are strange and wonderful events. Its members are a microcosm of the entire American population but collectively they represent just about every element of the philosophical spectrum. Lexington's Town Meeting probably has more graduate and post - graduate degrees than any other similar group and they face the complex problems generated by the age in which we live. Still, they will devote at least as much time to the mundane items before them. Cable Television is comparatively new to Town Meet- ing and the jury is still out as to the effect it will have on future town meetings and the election of its members. In any event, any change will be gradual as town meeting members have staggered terms. The members vote their conscience on the many controversial measures. Time will tell whether or not it is the conscience of their constituencies. Because strange and wonderful town meeting events cannot always be predicted, you will have to see for yourself at Cary Hall and on Cable TV! TMMA Acts on Three Issues The Town Meeting Members Association is a voluntary association open to all members of the town meeting. Its primary purpose is to provide information to members in order to ensure that town meeting oper- ates efficiently with enlightened decisions. The association is directed by its executive committee. The TMMA also has various committees to survey spe- cific problem areas and report to members. As in past years, the TMMA prepared a Warrant Infor- mation Report. This report supplemented the warrant for the 1984 Annual Town Meeting with relevant data on each article except for re- zonings and included both general and specific comments on the operating budget. A detail map showed the location of each site subject to proposed changes. The TMMA also held information meetings in advance of the formal deliberations by town meeting. This procedure was repeated for the November Special Town Meeting. The TMMA observer corps was active throughout the year, with its volunteers attending meetings of major town boards and calling attention to issues of interest to town meeting members. Among the issues flagged by the observer corps were: The proposed hotel at Minuteman Vocational Technical School should be considered a commercial building as well as an educational project, the executive com- mittee decided. Therefore they inserted an article in the November Special Town Meeting Warrant resolv- ing to request our state representatives to amend a recently - passed law so that a two- thirds instead of simple majority vote of town meeting would be required to approve the hotel building project, located mostly in Lexington. Town Meeting passed the resolution, and the amendment will be introduced in the Legislature early in 1985. The Poor Farm. Because the proposed use was signi- ficantly changed from that proposed at the time of the original transfer vote, the executive committee sponsored a second article in the Special Town Meet- ing Warrant which gave the town meeting opportunity to confirm or deny the transfer of a piece of the poor farm property to the Lexington Housing Authori- ty for building a house for special needs adults. After some deliberation, Town Meeting voted not to rescind its earlier action. Congregate Housing on North Street. The executive committee supported the Planning Board in requesting a delay in granting a permit for congregate housing on North Street until the zoning law on congregate housing can be clarified at the 1985 Town Meeting. The permit was denied by the Board of Appeals. The 1984 -85 Executive Committee Chairman - Paul Hamburger Vice Chairman - Ronald Colwell Clerk /Secretary - Kate Fricker Treasurer - Suanne Dillman Precinct Chairman Clerk Associate One Joel Adler Nancy Barter James A. Cataldo Two Barry Marshall Karen Dooks Christina Welch Three Jacqueline Davison Marian Reilly Suanne Dillman Four Kate Fricker Peter Kelley Margaret Rawls Five John Hayward Julie Triessl Paul Hamburger Six Judith Marshall John Willson Elizabeth Haines Seven Graydon Wheaton Winifred Friedman Clarice Gordon Eight Laura Nichols Benjamin Golini Roger Borghesani Nine Ronald Colwell Gail Colwell Margaret Coppe 16 Overview Local Election Scenes... , &W Top: A Traffic Jam of Town Election Signs. Right: LocaZ Election ResuZts just announced in Cary HaZZ Lobby are recorded at John Hancock's feet by Herbert GZucksman. Below: Programming a Voting Machine. Custodian CharZes CarneZZ prepares for September Primaries (a scene that also occured before ZocaZ eZections). c 5 c 0 m c X C J C C C L Q C C Q v, O O t 4. Overview 17 Annual Town Election, March 5, 1984 36.229% or 6,942 of the 19,160 eligible registered voters cast their vote. In absentee voting, 292 applica- tions were processed and 220 ballots were returned; in addition 12 ballots were returned late or returned unused and one ballot was rejected. SELECTMAN Pr.1 Pr.2 Pr.3 Pr.4 Pr.S Pr.6 Pr.7 Pr.8 Pr.9 Totals TOTAL REGISTERED VOTERS 2/14/84) 2075 2065 1995 2291 2204 2144 2252 1885 2249 19,160 Democratic 1110 1186 1020 1167 1097 1024 1155 848 1054 9,661 Republican 376 325 359 496 397 556 442 412 453 3,816 Unenrolled 589 554 616 628 710 564 655 625 742 5,683 36.229% or 6,942 of the 19,160 eligible registered voters cast their vote. In absentee voting, 292 applica- tions were processed and 220 ballots were returned; in addition 12 ballots were returned late or returned unused and one ballot was rejected. SELECTMAN 1596 1348 1424 1612 1484 1916 1462 1524 1518 13,884 Steve Politi 508 342 393 389 386 441 373 468 391 3,691 John C. Eddison 350 376 389 453 400 525 417 342 461 3,713 Paul W. Marshall 346 336 371 488 418 640 443 384 400 3,826 Blanks 392 294 271 282 280 310 229 330 266 2,654 John C. Eddison and Paul W. Marshall were elected to the Board of Selectmen each for a term of three years expiring in March 1987. 759 6,942 Stephen B. Cripps 247 222 269 419 MODERATOR 798 674 712 806 742 958 731 762 759 6,942 Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. 585 495 535 593 565 728 538 576 575 5,190 Blanks 213 179 177 213 177 230 193 186 184 1,752 Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. was elected Moderator for a term of one year expiring in March 1985. SCHOOL COMMITTEE 798 674 712 806 742 958 731 762 759 6,942 James C. Beck 460 313 330 391 289 463 361 411 387 3,405 Elizabeth C. Haines 262 314 325 379 396 453 339 283 321 3,072 Blanks 76 47 57 36 57 42 31 68 51 465 James C. Beck was elected to the School Committee for a term of three years expiring in March 1987. PLANNING BOARD 798 674 712 806 742 958 731 762 759 6,942 Stephen B. Cripps 247 222 269 419 298 405 293 283 311 2,747 Winston E. Flynn 169 225 154 136 158 172 123 140 143 1,420 George E. Murray 139 63 84 84 101 119 109 105 122 926 Ruth S. Thomas 1 1 Blanks 243 164 205 166 185 262 206 234 183 1,848 Stephen B. Cripps was elected to the Planning Board for a term of five years expiring in March 1989. LEXINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY 798 674 712 806 742 958 731 762 759 6,942 Donald D. Wilson 499 389 345 378 367 425 337 402 356 3,498 William T. Spencer 175 218 265 316 250 417 269 225 285 2,420 Blanks 124 67 102 112 125 116 125 135 118 1,024 Donald D. Wilson was elected to the Lexington Housing Authority for a term of five years expiring in March 1989. TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT 1 *Nancy M. Adler 454 *James Cataldo 389 *Patricia K. Hagedorn 417 *Ronald Levy 395 *Albert P. Zabin 414 James E. Barry, Jr. 328 *James A. Cataldo 351 John J. Chancholo 157 *Chang Chih Chao 430 Steven Yale Meltz 230 Blanks 2,021 18 Overview TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT 2 *Arthur C. Smith 419 *Christina J. Welch 386 * *William W. Welch, Jr. 323 *Carolyn C. Wilson 385 *Leonora K. Feeney 342 *Casimir R. Groblewski 360 *Daniel A. Lucas 348 *John J. Walsh 343 Blanks 2,486 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT 3 *Joy C. Buchfirer 392 *Suanne C. Dillman 433 *Jean Gaudet 319 *Erna S. Greene 394 *Gloria V. Holland 424 *John J. McWeeney 366 *James P. Reilly 381 Vaughan K. Bogosian 185 Alfred S. Busa 291 Joseph A. Campbell 211 Blanks 1,588 Town Elections TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT 4 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT 5 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT 6 *Martin A. Gilman 377 *Florence A. Baturin 374 *Margaret N. Brooke 526 *Georgia S. Glick 428 *Wallace Cupp 326 *Levi G. Burnell 407 Daniel L. McCabe 334 *Jonathan P. Doran 443 *George E. Foote 433 *Margaret F. Rawls 449 *Elaine Dratch 443 *Judith B. Marshall 564 *Karsten Sorensen 398 *John Orin Hayward 337 James L. McDevitt 303 *Martin K. White 393 Edward E. O'Sullivan 277 *William T. Spencer 563 Frank B. Cavatorta 133 *Ephraim Weiss 401 *John S. Willson 495 *Stephen B. Cripps 350 Warren Roberts 166 Robert H. Domnitz 385 *Dan H. Fenn, Jr. 416 Sam Silverman 312 Michael W. Golay 406 Joel H. Greenstein 74 *David G. Williams 354 *Elizabeth C. Haines 590 George E. Murray 109 Blanks 1,761 Blanks 2,234 Richard F. Perry 270 John A. Powell 169 Christopher B. Walker 212 Blanks 1,530 c c c c c k J C C L Q C C G c s TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT 7 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT 8 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT 9 *Lloyd Gilson 470 Charles E. Connolly, Jr.268 *Alice J. Adler 397 *Walter N. Leutz 383 *William P. Fitzgerald 276 *Kenneth 0. Alves 425 *William J. Scouler 489 *Suzanne S. Frank 352 *Louis E. Conrad 459 *Jacquelyn H. Ward 462 *Richard A. Michelson 395 *Neil Gray 353 *Martha C. Wood 522 *Laura F. Nichols 317 *Richard M. Perry 365 *Esther S. Arlan 379 Gordon R. Osgood 237 *James J. Scanlon 277 Sharon L. Avakian- *Jack Sarmanian 297 *Jacqueline P. Bateson 318 Avedisian 236 Donald L. Bailey 268 Violet A. Dhimos 274 *Elizabeth M. Barabush 372 *Roger F. Borghesani 310 Janet Perry 276 Blanks 1,804 Jack Joseph Byrd, Jr. 140 Edward J. Walsh 175 *Florence E. Connor 274 Blanks 1,994 Dennis Sullivan 238 Blanks 1,962 *Elected for three years * *Elected for two years Note: Changes in Town Meeting Membership that occurred after March 5, 1984, are explained in the list of Town Meeting Members. Town Election ResuZts Are Written on the Board in Cary HaZZ Zobby as tallies arrive from the precincts. Scribe: Brian McAZduff. AZso at c"Zose range: John Roberts, Pct. 3; Iris Wheaton, Pct. 7. Overview 19 1984 Town Meetings Introduction to 1984 Town Meeting Summary The 1984 Town Meetings are summarized in three sec- tions. Section I, Summary by Session, gives the bold outline of each evening's events and ceremonies - i.e. the town meeting's opening, closing and non - business insertions - as well as a list of articles brought up for any reason. Section II, Index to Articles, as in previous years, references and cross - references by topic or jurisdiction. Section III, Article Action Summary, reports the disposal of each article in sequence without distraction. The 1984 Annual and Special Town Meetings are repor- ted in a new form, designed for self- contained quick reference (with index), as well as for insight into some of the mechanics of town meeting. Included are key dates to find precise wordings or further detail in the town clerk's official minutes (available at town clerk's office), from which these reports are derived. 1984 Town Meetings - Summary by Session All sessions were called to order at 8:00 p.m. in Cary Memorial Hall by the Town Moderator, Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. First Session, April 2. The invocation was offered by Rev. Robert J. Ludwig, Executive Minister of Grace Chapel. There were 181 members present. The Chairman of the Town Meeting Members Association MOVED to adjourn the session to April 4, in order that the TMMA might hold the information meeting that had to be cancelled because of the blizzard. ADOPTED 106 to 63. Second Session, April 4. The invocation was offered by Rev. Peter Hunt Meek, Senior Minister of Hancock United Church of Christ. There were 189 members present. Articles 3 through 7, 9 and 12 through 15 were considered; Articles 8 and 11 were discussed; and Article 10 tabled. Adjourned 10:35 p.m. Third Session, April 9. The invocation was offered by Rev. Barbara Marshman, Minister of Religious Education, Follen Community Church. There were 184 members present. The Moderator introduced a group of junior high exchange students from Pueblo, Mexico, who are staying with Clarke Junior High School families. Article 16 was considered. Article 7 was reconsi- dered. Adjourned 11:20 p.m. Fourth Session, April 11. The invocation was offered by Rev. Arthur H. Kolsti, Pastor of Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ. There were 175 members present. The Moderator introduced the sixth graders from Fiske School. These students, members of the Elementary School Music and Drama Class, performed "Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." The following articles were considered: 17, 8 and 11 (taken up together). Adjourned 10:45 p.m. Fifth Session, April 1J. The invocation was offered by Rev. Walter H. Cuenin, Associate Pastor of Sacred Heart Church and President of Lexington Clergy. There were 167 members present. 20 Overview The "Spirit of '76" marched through the meeting to the accompaniment of the fife and drum. Sharon and Jim Hayes, brother and sister winners of the 1984 Youth Recognition Award, were introduced. S. Lawrence Whipple was formally presented with the annual White Tricorne Hat Award (postponed because of rain on Patriot's Day). Articles 18, 19 and 20 were considered. Adjourned 10:30 p.m. Sixth Session, April 30. The invocation was offered by Rev. Brian S. Dixon, Pastor of the First Baptist Church. There were 177 members present. Robert M. Hutchinson, Jr., Town Manager, was recog- nized and gave a brief overview of the financial condition of the town. Article 59 was considered. Adjourned 10:24 p.m. Seventh Session, May 2. The invocation was offered by Rev. Helen L. Cohen, Minister of First Parish Church, Unitarian. There were 172 members present. Articles 26 through 43 were considered. Adjourned 10:40 p.m. Eighth Session, May 7. The invocation was offered by Rev. Gay M. Godfrey, Associate Minister of Hancock United Church of Christ. There were 183 members present. The following articles were consi- dered: 23, 24, 21, 22, 20, 49. Adjourned 10:47 p.m. Ninth Session, May 9. The invocation was offered by Rev. John P. Streit, Associate Rector of Church of Our Redeemer, Episcopal. There were 172 members present. The following articles were considered: 26 line item 7920, 43, 44, 47 and 50 through 52. Adjourned 10:34 p.m. Tenth Session, May 14. The invocation was offered by Rev. Martin U. McCabe, Pastor of Sacred Heart Church. There were 181 members present. The fol- lowing articles were considered: 55, 56, 13, '57, 58, 63, 60, 61, 62, 64, 65, 66, 67. Adjourned 10:30 p.m. 1984 Town Meetings - Summary by Session Eleventh Session, May 16. The invocation was 1984 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING - Summary by Session offered by Rev. John Prusaitis, Associate Pastor of St. Brigid's Church. There were 183 members present. All sessions were called to order at 8:00 p.m. in Cary Memorial Hall by the Town Moderator, Lincoln P. Gloria M. Fitzgerald and Alan M. Cooper were presen- Cole, Jr. ted, in recognition of their receipt of Exemplary Teacher Awards by the Battle Green Chapter, Order of First Session, November 26. The invocation was DeMolay. Articles 53, 54 and 59 were considered. offered by Rev. Brian S. Dixon, Pastor of the First Baptist Church. There were 187 members present. Donald McKenzie, Moderator of the Town of Acton, Articles 1 through 6 were considered. Adjourned a representative of Nynex, was introduced. 10:25 p.m. Adjourned 11:46 p.m. Twelfth Session, May 21. The invocation was offered by Rev. Msgr. John P. Keilty, St. Brigid's Church. There were 169 members present. Richard A. Kraus, Senator in the General Court from the Fourth Middlesex District, was recognized, and honored the sixteen semi - finalists for the National Merit Scholarship awards: Robert I. Adler Arnold H. Lee Jennifer A. Carle Eugene E. Lee Harry A. Chomsky Toby S. Lewis Jason 0. Dirks Jonathan F. Putnam Dana T. Goldman Oran Rosenthal Sheba L. Grossman Amy Schur Peter N. Ireland Frank Vittimberga John F. Kurtz Bruce K. Yap The following articles were reconsidered: 60, 24, 44. Adjourned 11:10 p.m. Thirteenth Session, May 23. The invocation was offered by Rev. Polly Laughland Guild, Minister of Follen Community Church. There were 153 members present. The following articles were considered: 10, 26 line item 8525, 45, 46, 48. Adjourned 11:14 p.m. Fourteenth Session, June 4. The invocation was offered by Rev. Thomas L. Clough, Minister of Education, Hancock United Church of Christ. There were 159 members present. The Moderator introduced Boy Scout Troop 1122 and leader, George Bryant, who were in the audience. Article 68 was considered. The following articles were refused reconsideration: 26, 68 and 10. The Annual Meeting DISSOLVED at 10:30 p.m. Second Session, December 10. The invocation was offered by Rev. John H. Satterberg, Pastor of Trinity Covenant Church. There were 158 members present. Articles 2 and 7 were considered. Adjourned 9:20 p.m. Pursuant to the vote under Article 2, this meeting will re- convene on February 4, 1985. The final report will appear in the 1985 Annual Town Report. Overview 21 1984 Town Meetings - Index Numbers prefixed by "S" - 1984 Special Town Meeting Annual Town Election 1 Appropriations (voted) 25 -28, 30, 33, 36 -37, 42 -43, 45 -46, 48, 50 -57, 60 -62, 64 -68 By -Laws 11 Health Fees 12 Visibility at Intersections 13 Cary Lectures Committee 3 Cary Memorial Building 56 Citizen Articles CMARC 66 Hazardous Waste Collection 67 Rezoning - Hayden Avenue 24 Rezoning - Wellington Lane Avenue 23 Street Acceptance - Fifer Lane, Drummer Boy Way 47 Computer System 52, 53 Assessors' S3 Conservation Conservation Fund 32 Land Purchase 59, S2 Land Transfer 58 Financial Borrowing Authority 31, 35 Funds to Reduce Tax Rate 68 Property Tax Exemption 4 Rescind Unused Borrowing Authorization 35 Stabilization Fund 34 Fire Department Equipment 51 Fire Regulation - Automatic Sprinklers 5 Garrity House 7 General Government Committees, Dissolving 6 Reports 2, S1 Selectmen /Town Manager Act Amendment 8 Handicapped Improvements 56 Hazardous Waste 67 Health - Fees 12 Housing Morrow Crossing Units Purchase 64 Poor Farm 9, 54 -5 Potter Pond Agreement 10 Human Services ( CMARC) 66 Inspection Department - Microfilm Program 55 LEXPRESS Mini Bus System 65 22 Overview Library - Computer Microfilm Program Minuteman Technical School Parking Comprehensive Zoning By -Law Amendment Central Business District Meriam Street Lot Public Works /Engineering Brook Cleaning Chapter 90 Funds Curbing Drains, Drainage Equipment Fence Work - Track Parking Improvement Sanitary Sewers Sidewalks Street Acceptance Street Construction Water Mains Westview Cemetery Development Recreation Adams Playground Reconstruction Ballfield Lighting Clarke Tennis Courts Lincoln Street Recreation Area Reports Rezoning Bedford Street, East Lexington Hayden Avenue Wellington Lane Avenue Selectmen /Town Manager Act 52 55 S7 14 16 48 9, 54 -5 38 44 39 37 43 49 48 41, 42, S6 40 46, 47 45, 46 36 50 Telephone System Traffic Safety Visibility at Intersections Special Permits, Traffic Considerations Transportation - LEXPRESS Zoning By -Law Amendments CR District Floor Area Ratio Height Restrictions Lot Frontage, Width Parking - Comprehensive Revision Parking - Central Business District Special Permits - Traffic Considerations Swimming Pools Setback Technical Corrections 62 63 61 60 2, S1 15 24 23 8 57 54 13 19 65 18 17 20 14 16 19 22 21 1984 Town Meetings - Article Action Summary Article 1. ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION. Reported under that heading. Article 2. REPORTS. This article remains open throughout the entire meeting. During the 1984 meeting, reports were received from the Town Manag- er, Board of Selectmen, Appropriation Committee, Capital Expenditures Committee, School Committee, Planning Board, LexHAB, Cary Lecture Committee, and the Lexington Housing Authority. In addition a report on the 1984 Lexington Arts Festival was accepted. Article 3. APPOINTMENTS TO CARY LECTURE SERIES. ADOPTED: The Moderator to appoint a committee of three to have charge of the lectures under the wills of Eliza Cary Farnham and Suzanna E. Cary. April 4. Article 4. ACCEPT ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION. ADOPTED: To accept Clause Forty -first B of Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the General Laws. April 4. Article 5. ACCEPT AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER LAW. ADOP- TED: To accept Section 26G of Chapter 148 of the General Laws. April 4. Article 6. DISSOLVING COMMITTEES. ADOPTED unani- mously: To dissolve the Regional Refuse Disposal Planning Committee, the Committee to Study the Gen- eral By -Laws of the Town, and the Civil Defense Plan Study Committee. April 4. Article 7. CONVEY GARRITY HOUSE. ADOPTED: To authorize the Selectmen to enter into an agreement with Roger and Jane Trudeau for the sale, with restrictions, of the buildings known as the Garrity House and the Carriage House located in Buckman Park to be used for private residential use in considera- tion of $30,000; to enter into long -term lease not to exceed 99 years of the land in Buckman Park on which the buildings are located; to grant or dele- gate administrative supervision; and to petition the General Court for an act to permit such lease and conveyance. April 4 and April 9. Article 8. AUTHORIZE SPECIAL LEGISLATION TO AMEND SELECTMEN -TOWN MANAGER ACT. ADOPTED: To authorize the Selectmen to petition the General Court for an act to amend Chapter 753 of the Acts of 1968. April 11. Changes in the Act are summarized as follows: Section 2 (e) adds to those appointed by the Town Manager the fire chief, director of public works, and building commissioner; Section 3 provides that duties of the former fire commissioners devolve upon the fire chief; Section 5 provides that qualifica- tions of town manager include "substantial involve- ment with municipal government and permits him to engage in "part -time consultative or teaching duties, directly related to the profession of muni- cipal management with the specific consent of the selectmen "; Section 7 provides that the town manager may request a public hearing in connection with his removal; Section 12 adds "The calendar dates on or before which capital budget are to be submitted and transmitted shall be specified by by -law "; Section 13 adds "The calendar dates on or before which the budget, revenue statement and tax rate estimate are to be submitted and transmitted shall be specified by by -law ", as well as the words of the amendment cited above. April 11. Article 9. POOR FARM. ADOPTED unanimously: To authorize the Selectmen to transfer to the Housing Authority lot 6 of the so- called Poor Farm for $1.00. April 4. Article 10. AMEND POTTER POND AGREEMENT. ADOPTED: To approve an amendment to the agreement relating to the Potter Pond development voted under Article 78 of the 1979 warrant in accordance with the memoran- dum of understanding filed with Town Clerk and to make any funds received thereunder available to LexHAB. (The developer may, in lieu of providing units for low or moderate income housing, pay a sum of money, the difference between the agreed price for sale and net market price.) May 23. Article 11. BY -LAW REVISION. REFERRED to the Selectmen for reconsideration (April 11), to be returned at this or a future town meeting. Not brought up again at this meeting. Article 12. BY -LAW AMENDMENT - HEALTH FEES. ADOPTED unanimously: To amend Article XXIV of the General By -Laws by adding a new Section 4: The fees of the Board of Health for the following licenses shall be as listed: Recreational Camps and Motels $50; Pasteurization of Milk $40; Sale of Milk $10; Methyl Alcohol $5. April 4. Article 13. BY -LAW AMENDMENT - VISIBILITY AT INTER- SECTIONS. INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. April 4, May 14. Article 14. ZONING BY -LAW, COMPREHENSIVE REVISION, PARKING REQUIREMENTS. ADOPTED 161 to 9. April 4. Article 15. REZONE to CG, EAST LEXINGTON, BEDFORD STREET - WORTHEN ROAD. ADOPTED unanimously: To change the designation of business districts in East Lexington and at the Bedford Street - Worthen Road intersection from CB Central Business to CG General Business. April 4. Article 16. ZONING BY -LAW, PARKING, CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT. ADOPTED by roll call 131 to 49: To amend the Zoning By -Law as set forth in the motion attached to the Planning Board's report on Article 16. (For complete text, see official minutes or Zoning By -Law revised 1984.) April 9. Article 17. ZONING BY -LAW, HEIGHT RESTRICTION, CB DISTRICT. ADOPTED 131 to 29: To amend Table 2, Schedule of Dimensional Controls, under the column headed CB to read: District CB Maximum height Stories 2 schools, hospitals, public buildings Feet 30 Maximum height Stories 2 other buildings Feet 30 April 11. Overview 23 1984 Town Meetings - Article Action Summary Article 18. ZONING BY -LAW, CR DISTRICT, FLOOR AREA RATIO. ADOPTED 121 to 37: To amend Table 2 Sched- ule of Dimensional Controls under the column headed CR on the line that reads "Maximum Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.)" by inserting the number 0.25. April 25. Article 19. ZONING BY -LAW, SPECIAL PERMITS, TRAFFIC CONSIDERATIONS. ADOPTED 124 to 10: To amend Sec- tion 3.4 Special Permits with Site Plan Review (SPS) to require the SPGA to consider other developments in the area approved but not yet completed, and intersections and streets that might be affected even though they do not abut the site. April 25. Article 20. ZONING BY -LAW, LOT FRONTAGE, LOT WIDTH. ADOPTED 134 to 28: In Section 2, changing the defi- nition of Frontage, Lot to "The continuous portion of the line separating a lot from a street to which the owner of the lot has a legal right of access "; and definition of Frontage, Street to "A street to which the owner of the lot has a legal right of access and which provides the required lot front- age"; and in Section 7.2 by adding the words "MINI- MUM LOT WIDTH" at the end of the subtitle and by inserting the number "7.2.1" in front of the para- graph beginning "No lot upon which... "; and by add- ing a new sub - paragraph 7.2.2, "No new principal structure shall be erected on any part of a lot created after April 30, 1984, which does not have an area in which a circle, the diameter of which is not less than 80 percent of the minimum lot frontage tangent to the lot frontage and within all other lot lines, may be located. This provision shall not apply in the case of a lot that qualifies under Subsection 7.4.1." April 25, May 7. Article 21. ZONING BY -LAW, TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS. ADOPTED unanimously: Correcting errors, not affect- ing meaning or effect. May 7. Article 22. ZONING BY -LAW, SETBACK FOR SWIMMING POOLS. LOST 58 to 104. May 7. Article 23. REZONE RO TO RS WELLINGTON LANE AVENUE. ADOPTED unanimously: Making the land on both sides of the street in the same zoning district. May 7. Article 24. REZONE RO TO CD, HAYDEN AVENUE (Temple, Barker, & Sloane). LOST 100 to 73, less than 2/3. May 7, May 21. Article 25. SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATIONS FOR CUR- RENT FISCAL YEAR (FY 84). ADOPTED: To appropriate $125,000 to line item 1775 - Law Fees - to be used in conjunction with money appropriated under Article 20 of the 1983 warrant, to be transferred from the Reserve Fund - Overlay Surplus. May 2. Article 26. OPERATING BUDGET. ADOPTED. May 2, 9, 25. For appropriations voted under this article, see Comptrollers Financial Reports, Appropriation Accounts. Article 27. SALARY ADJUSTMENTS AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING SETTLEMENTS. ADOPTED unanimously: To appropriate $235,000 in addition to those funds 24 Overview authorized under Article 26 of this warrant to fund cost items (a) included in collective bargaining agreements reached between the town and employee organizations and (b) resulting from such agreements as they bear on the town employee wage and salary plan, to be raised in the tax levy. May 2. Article 28. PRIOR YEARS' UNPAID BILLS. ADOPTED unanimously: To appropriate $14,400 to pay a bill of Boston Edison Company rendered for prior years, to be transferred from the Reserve Fund - Overlay Surplus. May 2. Article 29. SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR AUTHO- RIZED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. May 2. Article 30. RESERVE FUND. ADOPTED unanimously: To appropriate $150,000 for the Reserve Fund, to be transferred from the Reserve Fund - Overlay Surplus. May 2. Article 31. TAX ANTICIPATION BORROWING. ADOPTED unanimously: To authorize the Town Treasurer to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of tax receipts. May 2. Article 32. CONSERVATION FUND. INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. May 2. Article 33. UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FUND. ADOPTED unanimously: To appropriate $30,000 in addition to money previously appropriated for this purpose, to be transferred from the Reserve Fund - Overly Surplus. May 2. Article 34. STABILIZATION FUND. INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. May 2. Article 35. RESCIND UNUSED BORROWING AUTHORIZATION. ADOPTED unanimously: To rescind the $10,000 of unused borrowing authorization voted under Article 19 of the 1978 warrant. May 2. Article 36. INSTALL WATER MAINS. ADOPTED unani- mously: To appropriate $75,000 for installation in Farmcrest Ave. and Westminster Ave., to be trans- ferred from the Special Assessment Fund. May 2. Article 37. INSTALL DRAINS /WIDENING, DEEPENING OR ALTERING BROOKS. ADOPTED unanimously: To appro- priate $50,000, $10,000 to be transferred from Sale of Real Estate Fund, $40,000 to be raised in the tax levy. May 2. Article 38. BROOK CLEANING. INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. May 2. Article 39. INSTALL CURBING. INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. May 2. Article 40. CONSTRUCT SIDEWALKS. INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. May 2. Article 41. SANITARY SEWERS. INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. May 2. 1984 Town Meetings - Article Action Summary Article 42. MDC SEWER CONNECTIONS. ADOPTED unani- mously: To appropriate $30,000 for connections to Millbrook Valley Relief Sewer, to be transferred from the appropriation voted under Article 19 of the 1978 warrant. May 2. Article 43. PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT. ADOPTED unanimously: To appropriate $175,000, to be raised in the tax levy. May 9. Article 44. AUTHORIZATION TO USE CHAPTER 90 FUNDS FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS. ADOPTED: To authorize the town to use Chapter 90 funds for Bedford Street improvements ($100,000), street resurfacing ($150,000) and reconstruction of Hancock Street ($111,677.50), plus the following amendment: "Be it resolved that it is the sense of this Town Meeting that it is opposed to the currently proposed Bedford Street roadway improvements or any plan which cuts off access to and from Eldred Street ". May 21. Article 45. STREET CONSTRUCTION AND LANDTAKING. ADOPTED unanimously: To appropriate $340,000 for construction and reconstruction of Hancock Street, to be raised in the tax levy. May 23. Article 46. STREET ACCEPTANCE AND CONSTRUCTION. Section (A) ADOPTED unanimously: To establish as town ways Battleview Circle, Kitson Park Drive, Crest Circle, and Ingleside Road. Section (B) ADOPTED: To appropriate $91,000 for construction of Sunny Knoll Avenue, to be transferred from the Spe- cial Assessment Fund. Section (C) ADOPTED: To appropriate $56,000 for future laying out and con- struction of Emerald Street, to be raised in the tax levy. May 23. Article 47. STREET ACCEPTANCE, FIFER LANE, DRUMMER BOY WAY (citizen article). LOST unanimously. May 9. Article 48. PARKING IMPROVEMENTS. ADOPTED: To appropriate $89,000, $69,000 for the Meriam Street Parking Lot and $20,000 for the existing permit parking program, to be transferred from the Parking Meter Fees Account. May 23. Article 49. FENCE WORK, TRACK. INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. May 7. Article 50. WESTVIEW CEMETERY DEVELOPMENT. ADOPTED unanimously: To appropriate $30,000, $21,000 to be transferred from the Westview Sale of Lots Fund, $9,000 to be raised in the tax levy. May 9. Article 51. FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS. ADOPTED: To appropriate $43,000 to purchase alarm registers and radio equipment, to be raised in the tax levy. May 9. Article 52. LIBRARY COMPUTER. ADOPTED unanimously: To appropriate $150,000 for a computerized circula- tion system at Cary Memorial Library, to be raised in the tax levy. May 9. Article 53. TOWN COMPUTER SYSTEM. ADOPTED unani- mously: To appropriate $250,000 for purchase and /or lease of computer equipment and related supplies and services, to be raised in the tax levy. May 16. Article 54. TELEPHONE SYSTEM. ADOPTED: To appro- priate $116,000 to convert the existing telephone system in public buildings to a new system, to be raised in the tax levy. May 16. Article 55. INSPECTION MICROFILM PROGRAM. ADOPTED unanimously: To appropriate $18,000 for a microfilm program in the Inspection Department, to be raised in the tax levy. May 14. Article 56. HANDICAPPED IMPROVEMENTS - CARY MEMORI- AL BUILDING. ADOPTED unanimously: To appropriate $60,000 for making renovations for handicapped access, to be transferred from the Reserve Fund - Overlay Surplus. May 14. Article 57. SENIOR CENTER. ADOPTED unanimously: To appropriate $50,000 to purchase furniture, to be transferred from the Reserve Fund - Overlay Surplus. May 14. Article 58. CONSERVATION LAND TRANSFER. ADOPTED unanimously: To authorize the Selectmen to transfer Lot 216, Assessors' Property Map 72, to Marjorie and Joseph Murphy, and to petition the General Court to permit such conveyance. May 14. Article 59. CONSERVATION LAND PURCHASE, land of Pine Meadows Country Club. LOST 113 to 57, less than 2/3. April 30. MOTION amended in reconsidera- tion. LOST 102 to 199, by roll call vote. May 16. Article 60. DEVELOPMENT OF LINCOLN STREET RECREA- TION AREA. ADOPTED: To appropriate $20,000 to conduct a feasibility study and test borings, to be transferred from the Reserve Fund - Overlay Surplus. May 21. Article 61. CLARKE TENNIS COURTS. ADOPTED unani- mously: To appropriate $7,500 for repair and resur- facing of four courts, to be raised in the tax levy. May 14. Article 62. RECONSTRUCTION OF ADAMS PLAYGROUND PLAYFIELD. ADOPTED unanimously: To appropriate $15,000 to refurbish the playing field area, to be raised in the tax levy. May 14. Article 63. PURCHASE AND CONSTRUCTION OF LIGHTING FOR CENTER #2 SOFTBALL FIELD. INDEFINITELY POST- PONED. May 14. Article 64. HOUSING MORROW CROSSING UNITS. ADOPTED: To appropriate $120,000 to purchase two units at the Morrow Crossing development, or equiva- lent units, for housing purposes consistent with an agreement entered into prior to the vote under Arti- cle 77 of the 1979 warrant, to be raised in the tax levy. May 14. Article 65. LEXPRESS MINI -BUS TRANSPORTATION SYS- TEM. ADOPTED unanimously: To appropriate $155,000, to be raised in the tax levy. May 14. Overview 25 1984 Town Meetings - Article Action Summary Article 66. CMARC. ADOPTED unanimously: To appro- priate $5,000 to support Central Middlesex Associa- tion for Retarded Citizens, Inc., to be raised in the tax levy. May 14. Article 67. HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION. ADOPTED: To appropriate $3,000 for collection and disposal of residential hazardous wastes, to be raised in the tax levy, amended as follows: "Hazardous waste collection shall be an article in the annual town meeting warrant." May 14. Article 68. USE OF FUNDS TO REDUCE TAX RATE. Part (a) ADOPTED unanimously: To appropriate $1,140,000 to reduce the tax levy for FY85, to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Part (b) ADOPTED 100 to 55: "Whereas the Lexington Town Meeting has used transfers from free cash reserves to assist in its efforts to stay within the Levy Limit required by Proposition 2�; and Whereas the Lexington Town Meeting is concerned about its abili- ty in the future to maintain the level of services desired by the Citizens of Lexington given the provisions of Proposition 2� limiting year to year property tax increases; Be it resolved that the Lexington Town Meeting hereby recommends to the Great and General Court passage of Senate Bill 1709 (as reported favorably by the Joint Committee on Taxation) which 1) provides a means whereby voters in low -tax communities can restore to local legisla- tive bodies the authority to stabilize their proper- ty tax rates, which are now declining at a real rate of 8 to 10% a year; and 2) also provides the voters the means to rescind this authority should it be abused." June 4. 1984 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Article 1S. REPORTS. No reports were received. Article 2S. PINE MEADOWS CONSERVATION LAND PUR- CHASE. POSTPONED to December 10 on November 26. POSTPONED to February 4, 1985 on December 10. Article 3S. COMPUTER ASSESSMENT SYSTEM. ADOPTED: To appropriate $60,000, $17,251.04 transferred from appropriation under Article 33 of the 1979 ATM and $42,748.96 transferred from E &D, to purchase a com- puter- assisted assessment system for the Assessors' Office. November 26. Article 4S. POOR FARM - RESCIND VOTE UNDER ARTICLE 9 of 1984 ATM. LOST. November 26. Article 5S. POOR FARM - TRANSFER LOT BACK TO SELECTMEN FOR CONVEYANCE TO HOUSING AUTHORITY. INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. November 26. Article 6S. SANITARY SEWERS. ADOPTED: To appro- priate $310,000 from E &D to install sewer mains and sewerage systems in all or parts of Spring Street, Vine Street, Bowman Street, Golden Avenue, Alpine Street, Pleasant Street, Wood Street, and Piper Road. November 26. Article 7S. RESOLUTION REGARDING MINUTEMAN REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL. ADOPTED: RESOLVED that Chapter 196 of the Acts of 1984 entitled "An Act Authorizing The Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School District To Enter Certain Leases or Contracts" be amended to require a two - thirds vote of town meeting rather than a majority vote before such leases or contracts may be entered into by the District. December 10. School Committee Gears For Future Challenges The School Committee has had to sharpen its focus on goals, work more closely with the community and keep a wary eye on the economic future. Its aim remains the highest level of education consistent with fis- cal responsibility. Through continued joint efforts of school committee and staff Lexington can retain pride in its school system, which has contributed to the life quality of our town. New Goals, adopted by the committee in 1984, draw attention to needs for student motivation and commu- nity partnerships: Goal I. The Enhancement of Self- Esteem. While the development of the intellect remains the central purpose of the school system, the enhancement of self- esteem is a related and particularly important mission. Students must develop intellectual skills and, as important, the initiative and the confidence to employ these skills both within and beyond the 26 Overview/ Education classroom. The school system must continue to iden- tify, maintain and create opportunities for all students to experience high achievement and success. Goal II. The Development of School - Community Part- nerships. The school system shall encourage the involvement of the community as it strives to ful- fill the educational needs of Lexington. The commu- nity, viewed as a resource working in conjunction with the staff and the students, should become an even more effective partner in this enterprise. A more involved and informed community will be better able to offer constructive support and energetic advocacy. Shaping the future. To provide long -term planning and to achieve stability in grade - grouping for Lexington schools, anticipated requirements for the next 20 years were studied extensively. The school committee appointed the Advisory Committee on Future c U s 3 t a School Committee School Closings, composed of citizens representing each elementary school district. This committee examined our current assets and demographic data to project future demands upon the system (see graph below) and considered space allocation in the con- text of educational and community needs. Townwide Enrollment K -12 1980 -1998 6 00 5500 ACTUAL PROJECTED 5000 4600 i 4000 'S0 '82 '94 'S5 'S9 '90 '92 '94 After the advisory committee reported and public meetings were held, the school committee decided that (1) as of end of the 1985 -86 school year, Hastings school will close; and (2) the school con- figuration thereafter will consist of five elementa- ry schools (grades K -5), two middle schools (grades 6 -8), and the senior high school (grades 9 -12). The Superintendent of Schools has appointed a committee to recommend redistricting options for this grade - grouping with a school committee decision anticipa- ted in 1985. Constructive interaction of school committee, Lexington Education Association (LEA) and school administration culminated in two 1984 staff - related achievements: new three -year contract with the LEA, considered fair by the committee even though not unanimously ratified; and a joint committee of the three interests to improve the effectiveness and fairness of the teachers' evaluation system, to be partially implemented in the 1985 -86 school year. The superintendent's report gives more details. In close cooperation with school personnel, the committee emphasized evaluation of the mathematics curriculum by an independent study group, develop- ment of a clear and responsible materials selection policy, improved analysis and presentation of the budget for town meeting, and budget reviews of spe- cial needs and English /language arts program areas. Although we consider 1984 a very positive year, the continued strength of the school system is tied closely to the financial strength of the town and general community support. The school population decline is expected to end by 1989; then student enrollment will level at about 4,200, approximately 40 percent of the peak pupil population in 1969. However, a stable enrollment under the constraints of Proposition 2� could exert increased financial pressure upon the schools and the town. The school committee hopes to gather the strengths to meet this challenge successfully so that Lexington will be proud of its school system for the forseeable future. SchooZ Committee. L/R seated: Patricia Swanson; Shepard A. Clough, Chairman; FZorence KopZow. Stand- ing: PauZ Newman; Christopher Velis, Student Representative; Geoffrey Pierson, SchooZ Superintendent; James Beck. Education 27 Superintendent Says Schools Shipshape Now ............ This past year has been marked by the impressive accomplishments of our students and staff. Working cooperatively, the School Committee and the staff have been busy seeking better ways to provide educa- tional programs and services. Highlighted below are some landmarks of progress: National Merit Scholarship Program. Twenty -one Lexington High School seniors were named semi- final- ists in the 1985 National Merit Competition. Forty - three seniors received letters of commendation. Graduating Class of 1984. Eighty -six percent of the class went on to further education, primarily four - and two -year schools. Special Olympics. The 1984 Lexington High School Special Olympics attracted a very large audience and included 50 participants, 30 student leaders and 70 additional volunteers. Science. Adrienne Della Penna won the Excellence of Exhibit award at the International Science and Engi- neering Fair for a project entitled "Effect of High Energy Electrons on Lady Primrose Marigolds." Visual Arts Awards. For the 13th year in a row, Lexington High School's Art Department had more students exhibiting in the Regional Scholastic Art Awards sponsored in this State by the Boston Globe than any other high school in the State. Second best photo portfolio in the United States was won by Ethan Franklin, a Lexington High School student, in the National Scholastics competition. High School Debate Team. Les Phillips was named Northeast Forensic Leagues Debate Coach of the Year. The academic year 1983 -84 marked the most successful season in history for Lexington Debate as Lexington debaters won their sixth consecutive Massachusetts State Championship. Lexington varsity debaters reached the late elimination rounds of every major national tournament they attended. Social Studies. Frederick Boyle was named Law Relat- ed Teacher of the Year by the Massachusetts Associa- tion of Law Related Educators. Martha Zimmerman received two awards, the India Institute Summer and Travel Study and the Russian Institute at City Uni- versity of New York. Ray Karras published an arti- cle in a national magazine, The History Teacher. Chapter One Summer Language Arts Program. Ever popular among parents and staff, this year's program was held at Estabrook. One hundred and twenty stu- dents attended from the elementary schools for five challenging weeks. Athletics. The following teams from the high school were Middlesex League Champions this past year: boys' soccer (1983), boys' basketball, girls' bas- ketball, boys' tennis, golf (our first league cham- pionship), field hockey and football. The football team participated in its first Super Bowl. Unde- feated junior high school teams were the Clarke field hockey team and Diamond girls' soccer team. 28 Education Music. The world premiere of the commissioned work, Israfel, orchestrated for full orchestra, chorus and soprano by composer -in- residence, Ronald Maltais, was sponsored by Project LEAP (Lexington Education Arts Program) and "Meet the Artist" (a special grant from the Arts Institute). Thirty -three vocal and instrumental LHS students participated in Massachu- setts All -State Music Festival. The High School Concert Choir and Madrigal Choir placed second in the State Choral Festival. Joseph A. DiDomenico received the Lowell Mason Award presented for dis- tinguished service by the Massachusetts Music Educa- tors Association. Mathematics. Stanley Boynton of the High School mathematics staff was selected to participate in a NASA workshop during the summer and subsequently was invited to view the November launching of the space shuttle. Six Lexington High School students were finalists in the State Mathematics Olympiad and one student qualified for the American Invitational Mathematics exam. The Clarke and Diamond Junior High School mathematics teams finished first and second respectively in division four of the Interme- diate Mathematics League and third in the overall league. The eighth grade students at Diamond Junior High School finished first in the New England Mathe- matics competition. Foreign Language. Six students received national recognition in the annual French and Spanish contests. Also noteworth • revision of the new report card for the elementa- ry level and the return to a non - computerized format. • creation of the position of Cable Programs Advisor. • selection of the Lexington Public Schools as a pilot for the National Fitness Program. High SchooZ Debate Preparation by Suzie DeZbanco and Sam Thornstrom. c 3 c i c c a v a i c a� c c L a ..... Reshaping for Future • establishment of a creative drama position at Fitzgerald (Clarke Junior High School) and Alan Clarke Junior High School. Cooper (Hastings School). • appointment of Eileen O'Connor as artist -in -resi- • the receipt of three Commonwealth Inservice Insti- dence at the Decordova Museum and Diamond Junior tute awards to the Special Needs Department and one High School. to the elementary schools for poetry /song writing. • introduction of a Parent Contact Procedure. • revision of the Homework Policy. • publication of the second student art work calen- dar based on Homes: Past, Present and Future in Lexington, totally underwritten outside the school budget. • renovation and relocation of the high school language laboratory, now in D House. • establishment of a high school exchange program with Barcelona, Spain. L i c 2 c c. k y f c `c L y • introduction of Italian and ancient Greek instruction at the high school this September. Seven languages are now offered, more than any neighboring high school. • formation of a citizen -staff committee to help provide financial support for students participating in exchange programs. • hiring of a Coordinator of Guidance, K - 12. • school programs on all three television channels of the institutional cable loop. • invitation to senior citizens to join woodworking classes at the high school on a space available basis. • an expansion and revision of the adult and commu- nity education program. • award of the second annual Exemplary Teacher of the Year honor from the Lexington Demolay to Gloria To the Super Bowl! LHS footbaZZ coach BiZZ Tighe and Zine coach Lou Racca with cheering pZayers. • the formation of a social studies public forum program with a coordinator, to design events for the student - community participation. • the establishment of a science task force, inclu- ding parents and staff, to review the elementary science program. • the successful fundraiser for ACT (Arts Created Together) with violinist Emanuel Borok at Cary Hall. • the selection by Education Development Corpora- tion of an elementary school to study use of compu- ters in teaching special needs students to write. • the Summer Instrumental Music Program for elemen- tary students. • the arts lottery grant awarded the music depart- ment to sponsor the Lyricum Ensemble in residency at the junior high school level. • the $4,500 gift from band parents and the Bicen- tennial Band given to the Lexington High School Band for instrument purchase. • the first "summer school" held for students in music and computers. • the impressive recognition of our staff: leader- ship in professional organizations, publication in diverse fields and invitations to participate in special college and university programs. Computers. The goals expressed in the Long Range Plan for Computers in Education approved by the School Committee in 1982 continue to guide the school district into bringing computer technologies to our staff and students. As usual, Lexington must thank countless parents for assisting with decision - making and support. Here are some of the year's highlights: • establishment of new information science curri- cula at the high school. • funding of computer implementation programs in the areas of English, science and libraries. • purchase of 54 microcomputers for use in the instruction program. • use of the cable for data transmission, allowing for program expansion without any significant increase in costs. • filling the new position of Coordinator of Infor- mation Science. Education 29 Superintendent of Schools • production of video disks in conjunction with Digital Equipment Corporation and Lynnfield Public Schools. • purchase of word processing equipment for use at the central office. School Closing. The vote to close Hastings School at the end of the 1986 school year was followed by the creation of a Redistricting Committee. The Committee was charged with changes in the proposed new school district lines, including the new middle school districts, recommending to the Superintendent of Schools. The committee has been meeting weekly since September and is expected to complete its assignment by early winter. New school district lines will be implemented in the fall of 1986. Enrollments. The October 1st enrollments for Lexing- ton Public Schools totaled 4,952. This was 80 more students (or a 1.6% margin of error) than projected in the previous fall, nevertheless, a loss of 227 students. The 1985 -86 projections indicate a conti- nued decline of 274 students representing a 5.5 per- cent change for a total anticipated body of 4,678. Clarke 660 601 Diamond 630 548 Total junior high 1290 1144 Lexington High 1550 1452 Grand Total 4952 4678 Non - Public Schools Enrollment. A portion of Lexing- ton students have always attended non - public schools. Compared to similiar nearby communities and north- eastern United States, the proportion of Lexington students attending non - public schools is very low (7.7% versus 15.7% for the northeast, see table below for nearby community comparisons). PUBLIC AND NON- PUBLIC SCHOOL ENROLLMENT OF SAMPLE COMMUNITIES (1982) Public JJ{{Non—Public if Wellesley 84 -85 85 -86 School Actual Projected Bowman 391 394 Bridge 411 401 Estabrook 434 439 Fiske 267 263 Harrington 298 273 Hastings 311 307 Total elementary 2112 2077 Clarke 660 601 Diamond 630 548 Total junior high 1290 1144 Lexington High 1550 1452 Grand Total 4952 4678 Non - Public Schools Enrollment. A portion of Lexing- ton students have always attended non - public schools. Compared to similiar nearby communities and north- eastern United States, the proportion of Lexington students attending non - public schools is very low (7.7% versus 15.7% for the northeast, see table below for nearby community comparisons). PUBLIC AND NON- PUBLIC SCHOOL ENROLLMENT OF SAMPLE COMMUNITIES (1982) Public JJ{{Non—Public if Wellesley 3,920 78.8 1,053 21.2 Weston 1,980 79.9 498 20.1 Watertown 4,013 81.8 893 18.2 Dedham 4,440 83.5 880 16.5 Brookline 5,745 84.2 1,078 15.8 LEXINGTON 6,017 93.5 415 6.5 Newton 12,426 85.0 2,201 15.0 Needham 5,093 86.7 780 13.3 Waltham 7,910 91.7 711 8.3 30 Education While unique special needs placements are known to add a small percentage to the non - public school population, individual family desires apparently most influence non - public educational choice. A Pupil Personnel Department survey of students who returned to Lexington schools after attending non- public schools ascertained that 90 percent were satisfied with their public education. METCO. This year the Lexington Public Schools METCO Program had 21 graduating seniors. Of these, 18, or 86 percent, will attend a college or university. The Lexington METCO basketball team won its third METCO Championship in four years, defeating Lincoln - Sudbury METCO, 55 -45. Albert Middleton was selected Most Valuable Player of the tournament. Al and Sean Cummings both were selected to the All- Tournament Team. Lexington Junior High METCO Basketball Team made up of Clarke Junior High and Diamond Junior High students finished second to Weston in the Junior High METCO Tourney. A special welcome to Edna Jones in her new role as Assistant Coordinator /Counselor of Lexington's METCO As the Sun Warms LHS Graduation, Army Rogers fans herself with the Musket. c a i v 5 c c c c k .J v C t c; c L 4 X s c Superintendent of Schools Program. Mrs. Jones brings sixteen years of experi- ence with the METCO Program to the job. John Modest, Coordinator, was recently honored for his second term as President of the METCO Directors Association. Mr. Modest is a founder and collabora- ted with Helen Hull of Framingham METCO in writing the organization's constitution in 1975. Lexington College -Bound Seniors. Lexington's aver- age Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) verbal score dipped one point from the previous year to 491, and the mathematics score rose two points to 531, the highest since 1975. The difference between Lexing- ton's and national scores this year is +65 points in the verbal and +60 points in the mathematics. GRADUATION CLASS OF 1984 Size of Class 504 Plans 4 year college 78% 2 year college 7 Other schooling 1 Total Continuing Education 86% Employment 9% A High SchooZ ArcheoZogicaZ Diq at the Poor Farm. Budget. The 1984 -85 budget for the school system was developed according to School Committee guide- lines to maintain existing staffing ratios and pro- grams. The committee initiated an expanded review process which permitted an intensive examination of selected programs: foreign language, science, home economics, industrial technology and business. In addition to funds necessary for the maintenance of basic programs, the administration presented the school committee with a variety of possible expendi- tures which would improve or expand programs. The committee voted a total of $36,800 "beyond alloca- tion" for programs in foreign language, drama, li- brary and media repair. The total 1984 -85 schools budget of $19,152,421 reflected a reduction of 11.95 staff positions and a per -pupil expenditure somewhat lower than area school systems frequently compared with Lexington's. Staff Evaluation. Improvement of professional staff evaluation procedures has been a major priority for the school system this year. The collaboration of the Lexington Teachers' Association, school commit- tee members, Florence Koplow and Jim Beck, and mem- bers of the administration in this effort has been important to the process. Four committees, involving approximately thirty staff members, are presently preparing recommenda- tions. The Steering Committee, chaired by Ms. Koplow, began meeting in the fall of 1983 to esta- blish a general philosophy and procedure. The Instrument Design Committee, chaired by High School Assistant Principal Dave Wilson, is develop- ing a recommended evaluation instrument to replace the present one, which has remained unrevised since its introduction in the mid - sixties. The Procedures Committee, chaired by Harrington teacher Sati DerManuelian, will be proposing improve- ments in the sequence of evaluation events, the fre- quency of classroom observations, and the participa- tion of different supervisors. The Training and Relationships Committee, chaired by High School Housemaster Roberta Neuman, is identify- ing evaluation and supervisions training experiences for both supervisors and supervisees which will enhance evaluation for each party. Recommendations from each sub - committee will be sent to the Steering Committee this winter for final dis- cussion and negotiation between the teachers' associ- ation and the school committee. A Personal Thanks. As I complete this my third annual report to the citizens of Lexington, I wish to thank staff, students and citizens for their contributions and continued and meaningful support of our schools. Education 31 uopeanp3 SUMMARY OF MAJOR SCHOOL BUDGETS Appropriation Anticipated Total Approved Voted by Town Transfers Operating Meeting Receipts, etc. Budget Expenditures Balance Personal Services $14,839,564. $14,921,814. ($82,250,) Expenses 3,154,762, 2,910,001, 244,761, Vocational Education 3,500, 3,500, Out -of -State Travel 11,950, 6,794, 5,156, Athletics 224,263, 220,157. 4,106, $17,975,248. $258,791. $18,234,039. $18,058,766. $175,273. To Carryover 159,302, To E & D 15,971, Antic, Bal, Actual Bal. Receipts & Transfers & Receipts & Receipts Expenditures PL -874 $ 15,791. $ 20,823. $ 12,211. Metco 215,000, 495,807. 472,785. Athletics 28,000, 37,663. 28,000, $258,791. $554,293. $512,996. Balance $ 8,612. 23,022. 9,663, $ 41,297. Income & Reimbursements Cost to Town Tuition $25,136. Total Expenditures $18,058,766. Rental School Bldgs, 21,488, Earryover 83-84 304,913. Other Local Sources 10,518, $18,363,679. $ 57,142. Comm. of Mass. Less Income & Reimb. $ 2,204,471. Chapter 70 1,959,998, P.L. 874 & Metco. 516,630, 71 175,918. Athletic Receipts 37,663. 76 11,413. $ 2,758,764, $2,147,329. $15,604,915. $2,204,471. stoops ajIQnd uoJ8ujxal uope3npg W Personal Services Administrative Offices Principals & Assistants Supervisors, Coordinators & Dept. Classroom Teachers Special Needs Staff Tutors Nurses Instr. Matrs. Specialists Guidance Counselors Psychologists (Core Evaluation Team) Doctors Aides Special Needs Assistants Secretaries & Clerks Secretaries & Clerks (Extra Help) Computer Center Student Programmers Custodians & Maintenance Men Switchboard Custodians & Maintenance Men (Summer) Custodians & Maintenance (Other) Crossing Guards SCHOOL DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURES 1983-84 Equipment Purchase & Rental Outlay Equipment Replacement of Equipment Sub Total Consultant Services Special Testing Grounds Built In Items Electrical Plumbing Heating Glass Other Property Services Mop Rental Rubbish Electricity Water Gas Telephone Insect Control Other Operating Services Pupil Transportation Regular Pupil Transportation Within Lexington Pupil Transportation Outside Lexington Field Trips Other Transportation Travel Intrastate Travel Within Lexington Printing Newsletter Equipment Rental Equipment Service Maintenance Tuition Honorariums Memberships Registration & Meeting Expenses Mailing Other Expenses Sub Total Grand Total (Expenses) OUT OF STATE TRAVEL Travel & Conferences VOCATIONAL EDUCATION $296,363. 625,362. Heads 661,857. 9,169,665. 931,131. 68,763. 121,485. 326,799. 607,134. 85,686. 4,032. 206,501. 117,210. 676,620. 8,917. 21,174. 9,281. 881,881. 13,863. 15,558. 36,032. 36,500. Expenses Fuel Vehicle (Gas, Oil, Repairs) Towels Office Supplies Teaching Supplies Other Supplies Testbooks Library Books & Cataloging Periodicals & Newspapers Recruiting Materials Handbooks Professional Books & Subscriptions Professional Journals Newspapers Literary Magazine Film Rental Media Purchase Materials (Plant) Materials (Grounds) Sub Total $14,921,814. $354,476. 5,634. 8,255. 50,285. 208,954. 51,084. 65,694. 25,882. 5,639. 1,693. 2,000. 3,681. 2,233. 3,995. 200. 8,796. 13,692. 49,635. 1,457. 863,285. None 49,631. 20,469. 70,100. 89,541. 4,527. 5,187. 23,874. 19,129. 4,807. 10,548. 1,515. 15,398. 3,485. 717. 362,413. 4,939. 4,832. 92,766. 1,331. 3,230. 321,820. 73,128. 62,254. 5,733. 5,189. 10,359. 9,032. 2,708. 1,517. 3,824. 81,930. 696,874. 600. 14,531. 12,312. 16,060. 10,506. 1,976,616. $2,910,001. 6,794. sioogas align,' uoJ$uixa-I uoileanpa IT ATHLETICS Senior Senior Clarke Diamond Coed TownWide Girls Boys Jr. High Jr. High Baseball $5,872. $2,169. $2,439. Basketball $7,179. 4,003. 3,713. Basketball 11,801. 3,687. 4,035. Cheerleaders 1,685. Cross Country 1,908. 2,281. Field Hockey 5,120. 2,366. 2,280. Football 26,629. 4,183. 4,013. Golf $1,472. Gymnastics 3,236. 2,868. 1,752. 1,715. Ice Hockey 17,347. Lacrosse 4,701. 4,461. Soccer 5,158. 6,285. 4,132. 3,971. Softball 4,945. 2,405. 2,338. Swimming 3,583. 3,411. Tennis 2,068. 2,105. Indoor Track 3,356. 3,356. Outdoor Track 4,981. 5,248. 2,105. 2,192. Wrestling 4,064. Volleyball 2,537• Doctors 1,600. Faculty Mgr. 521. 519. Equip. Mgr. 3,828. Gate Personnel 228. Secretaries & Clerks 4,159. 1,109. 970. $693. Extra Duty Custodial 199. Other Supplies 2,680. Other Transportation 1,212. Printing 241. Equip. Main. 403. Memberships 345. Registrations & Meetings 295. $50,457. $110,918. $28,432. $28,185. $1,472. $693. Receipts Total Expended $220,157. Football $ 8,962.35 Girls Basketball 509.50 Boys Basketball 7,567.05 Girls Gymnastics 87.50 Hockey 4,905.50 Wrestling 94.50 Lost Equipment 211.73 $22,338.13 sioogas ancrod uoj$uixal uoI;eonpg W OTHER BUDGETS AND FUNDS UNDER CONTROL OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE FOOD SERVICES Balance June 30, 1983 Income: Sales Reimbursement (State) (Federal) Other State Tax Expenditures: Food Labor Misc. Equipment $ 57,890. $508,598. 21,361. 64,437. 5,705. 1,794. $601,895. $659,785. 258,657. 279,810. 37,462. 2,135. SCHOOL EXPENSE CARRYOVER Balance July 1, 1983 Expenditures Balance to E & D PL -874 AID TO IMPACTED AREAS Balance June 30, 1983 Receipts Expenditures Previous Year Balance Receipts Expenditures Expenditures Personnel Office Expenses Teaching & Trans. Staff Travel Purchased Services Telephone & Mailings Fringe Benefits Suter Transportation Tuition METCO (Direct Costs) $219,739. 819. 642. 695. 1,190. 1,800. 10,208. 2,780. 6,540. $244,413. Applied to Operating Budget 218,580. Returned to State 9,792. $472,785. $578,064. $ 81,721. $306,493. 304,913. 1,580. $ 5,381. 15,442. 20,823. 12,211. $ 8,612. $ 9,792. 486,015. 495,807. 472,785. $ 23,022. Article 44 80 TM Energy Grant Interest Energy Audit Article 44 83TM PL 97-35 Chapter I Summer Language Arts Block Grants PL 94-482 Word Processing & Actg. Digital (Project Crest) PL 89-313 Project Mainstream PL 94-142 Transition Program Project Enhance Lexington Spec. Svcs. ENERGY GRANTS Balance June 30, 1983 Expenditures $25,296. $3,399. 23,271. 2,313. 1,000. Balance June 30, 1984 $21,897. 25,584. 1,000. CABLE NETWORKING Approved Expenditures Balance $50,000. $48,075. $1,925. FEDERAL GRANTS Approved Expenditures Balance $27,396. $26,019. $1,377. 20,883. 20,658. 225. Commonwealth -In -Service Integrating Poetry Learning Thru Drama Poetry & Songwriting Reading Update II Reading Update I Cultural Educ. Coll. 12,453. 12,270. 183. 25,136. 25,136. 28,500. 28,153. 347. 49,189. 47,161. 32,703. 29,805. 54,188. 51,545 STATE GRANTS Approved Expenditures $1,675. $1,609. 2,055. 2,055. 1,720. 1,677. 1,094. 1,093. 1,056. 976. 15,821. 15,741. 2,028. 2,898. 2,643. Balance $66. 43. 1. 80. 80. sioogas aiiQnd uojSUixa-I uopeanp3 MAKING YOUR SCHOOL DOLLAR MAKE SENSE The following is a simplified accounting of the actual revenues and expenditures for the support of schools for the fiscal year 1983-84. RECEIPTS Commonwealth of Massachusetts Chapter 70 School Aid $1,959,998. 71 Transportation 175,918. 76 State Wards 11,413. Metco 495.807. $2,643,136. (12.75) Federal Government PL -874 25,911. ( .13) Town of Lexington (Tuition, Gate Receipts, etc.) Athletics 28,000. Misc. Receipts 10,518. Tuition 25,136. Rentals 21,488. Town of Lexington Appropriations Personal Services 14,774,404. Expenses 3,185,394. Out -of -State 11,950. Vocational Education 3,500. 85,142. ( .41) 17,975,248. (86.71) 100 EXPENDITURES Personal Services 14,921,814. (82.63) Expenses 2,910,001. (16.11) Out -of -State Travel 6,794. ( .04) Athletics 220,157. ( 1.22) 18,058,766. 100 siootps allgnd uojNulxa-I v c c d Minuteman Tech's Energy House, buiZt and Zand- scaped by students, is now used to teach super - insulated construction techniques. it is also available to the pubZic for tours and seminars. The house has no furnace and is heated with base- board eZectric heat for just over $150 a year. A Minuteman Tech student majoring in a non- tradi- tional field made history in 1984. Welding major Lana Svetlichny of Carlisle topped an otherwise all -male field to become the first woman to win the first place gold medal in the high school welding competition sponsored by the Massachusetts Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA). Minuteman Tech had five other gold medal winners including Martin Jones of Lexington in auto mechan- ics, and Mark Peters of Lexington in welding. For the fourth year Minuteman Tech horticulture students won top honors for their exhibits at the New England Flower Show. In sports, the Minuteman Tech hockey, basketball and baseball teams qualified for the state finals and a number of players won berths on allstar teams in hockey, baseball, basket- ball and softball. Minuteman Tech received state and national awards in 1984 for its unique energy conservation system which Assistant Superintendent Renzo Ricciuti helped design. The system utilizes geothermal wells and solar panels which operate in tandem to provide domestic hot water as well as heating and cooling for portions of the building. The "geopump system" currently puts out apporximately a half - million BTU's per hour on a continuous basis. According to Dr. Ricciuti, "Our goal is to eliminate the use of fossil fuel entirely for heating and cooling of the building." During 1984 Minuteman Tech engaged in a number of projects designed to enhance the school's service to students and the community. Some examples: Collaboration with Colleges. Minuteman Tech stu- dents will be granted college credits by some insti- tutions for work they have completed in Minuteman's technical programs. For example, a Minuteman Tech electronics graduate who enters Massachusetts Bay Community College for microelectronics study will be given 13 credits in electronics, a computer program- ming graduate will be given nine credits in computer science. Collaboration with Industry. General Motors Corporation selected the school to serve as the site Minuteman Tech Eyes Hotel, Computers, Energy for a new automotive service educational program set up in conjunction with Massachusetts Bay Community College. General Motors is providing special train- ing in the most up -to -date automotive service tech- nology to our staff, in addition to giving $100,000 in new automotive equipment to Minuteman Tech every year. The training and equipment will have a major impact on our existing high school and adult pro- grams in auto mechanics. Computer Literacy. A required computer literacy program was instituted for freshmen. This program was well- received by students and will be continued on a permanent basis. Principles of Technology. Minuteman was selected as one of two vocational - technical schools in Massachusetts to offer an experimental physics /math course. This course is being designed and tested in a cooperative effort involving 31 states, and is receiving outside funding. Energy House Operation. Our student - constructed super - insulated energy house has had an important impact on our curriculum service in 1984. The adult education course on super - insulated houses was over- subscribed. Special seminars were also presented to contractors, bankers, realtors and building inspec- tors. Consumer training was provided to all Minuteman students. Specific curriculum presenta- tions were given to students majoring in building trades and heating /ventilation work. Hotel Project Planning. During 1984 we started work on a hotel /conference center proposal which would be a major resource for learning by many students. The proposal generated considerable discussion espe- cially in the towns of Lexington and Lincoln, where the school lies. Special state legislation has been passed in an attempt to clarify the local approval process and real estate tax issues. In Spring 1985 town meetings will be asking concerned member towns for their support of this project designed to bene- fit our students in the hotel occupations area. Training Grants. Minuteman Tech applied for and received a number of grants from the state Department of Education. These provided equipment to set up adult training programs in computer aided drafting (CAD), machine shop computer numerical control (CNC), mold making, advanced welding, compu- terized auto maintenance and automated office skills. The high school students are also benefitting from this equipment, and we have become the first high school in the state to institute a full - fledged two - year CAD training program for drafting students. Additional state grants provided funding for summer enrichment programs for our students in printing, drafting, auto mechanics, robotics, culinary arts and cosmetology. Grants also funded curriculum development projects in basic skills and career education, with a focus on non - traditional jobs. Education 37 Minuteman Tech MINUTEMAN REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL DISTRICT OPERATING FUND COMPARISON OF BUDGET TO ACTUAL AND PROJECTED FOR 12 MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1984 FY 83 ACTUAL BUDGET FY 84 PROJECTED TRANSFERRED RECEIPTS Revenues 7,310 7,875 7,732 -0- -0- Assessments $3,132,880 $3,452,471 $3,452,471 5,495 2,830 Chapter 70 1,641,553 1,501,362 1,501,364 -0- -0- Transportation (Ch.71 -16C) 351,453 468,923 468,923 -0- 9,278 Regional Aid (Ch.71 -16D) 263,221 417,986 417,986 -0- -0- Construction Grant (Ch.645) 1,175,522 -0- -0- -0- 190 Appropriation from Surplus 714,087 488,432 488,432 14,682 20,251 Tuition 1,024,753 496,911 532,643 -0- -0- Interest 207,822 -0- 165,323 -0- -0- Total Revenues $8,511,291 $6,826,085 $7,027,142 796 18,944 Expenses 1,359,700 104,246 188,537 412 41,674 Reserve -0- -0- -0- $(5,379) $20,943 Building Trades 60,971 50,300 51,910 -0- -0- Commercial Services 44,500 27,873 32,186 -0- 6,522 Electronics 42,320 34,838 33,524 -0- -0- Graphics 108,594 96,625 91,874 -0- -0- Health Instructions 18,151 22,371 21,182 -0- -0- Metal Fabrications 53,234 42,459 47,403 -0- -0- Power Mechanics 41,480 35,897 31,197 -0- -0- Technology 28,437 18,210 18,119 -0- -0- Afternoon Program 15,650 15,801 18,796 -0- -0- Regional Occupation 32,908 14,918 28,657 -0- 13,631 Summer School -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- ROTC 3,086 2,990 3,868 -0- -0- Communications 7,026 9,000 8,302 -0- -0- Human Relations 2,598 2,300 2,616 -0- -0- Mathematics 9,912 10,575 9,760 -0- -0- Science 18,044 17,910 20,420 -0- -0- Physical Education 18,873 10,525 9,114 -0- 1,460 Athletics 59,458 59,945 64,104 -0- -0- Business Instruction 3,916 3,432 2,992 -0- -0- Foreign Language 399 400 796 -0- -0- Art 10,172 11,115 10,080 -0- -0- Music 259 1,025 1,346 -0- -0- Driver Education 1,001 -0- -0- -0- -0- Continuing Education -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- Instructional Resources 39,128 40,275 39,666 -0- -0- Pupil Support 35,693 40,016 28,390 -0- -0- Principal 65,882 56,162 56,844 -0- -0- Vocational Co- ordinator 7,310 7,875 7,732 -0- -0- Computer Services 71,484 74,995 75,006 5,495 2,830 Dean 2,909 2,230 1,506 -0- -0- School Committee 73,008 31,624 85,022 -0- 9,278 Superintendent 3,857 5,150 5,343 -0- -0- Planning & Academics 7,503 7,360 7,548 -0- 190 Business Office 461,992 491,150 443,746 14,682 20,251 Transportation 479,375 667,000 669,833 -0- -0- Cafeteria 7,334 7,360 7,040 -0- -0- Operations /Maintenance 607,295 609,492 639,412 796 18,944 Debt Management 1,359,700 104,246 188,537 412 41,674 Salaries 3,898,309 4,192,641 4,216,771 -0- 28,549 Total Expenses $7,701,768 $6,826,085 $6,980,642 $16,006 $164,272 Excess of Revenues $809,523 -0- $46,500 $162006 $164,272 38 Education Minuteman Tech Assessed Apportionments for operating and capital costs for 7/1/84 to 6/30/85 based on the number of students from each member town attending Minuteman on 10/1/83 as a percentage of the total number of students, per section V (c) of agreement. Apportionments for special operating costs based on section IV (f) of agreement. SPECIAL TOWN PER CENT OPERATING +CAPITAL +OPERATING = APPORTIONMENT ACTON 5.930 $ 209,747 - 2,711 +2,470 = $ 209,506 ARLINGTON 32.462 1,1489196 - 14,843 +5,849 = 1,139,202 BELMONT 8.342 295,060 - 3,814 +2,233 = 293,479 BOLTON 2.814 99,533 +12,086 * +1,390 = 113,009 BOXBOROUGH 1.608 56,876 - 736 + 186 = 56,326 CARLISLE 1.206 42,657 - 551 + 92 = 42,198 CONCORD 4.523 159,981 - 2,068 +2,256 = 160,169 DOVER .301 10,646 + 2,159 * + 565 = 13,370 LANCASTER 6.432 227,503 +27,626 * +1,445 = 256,574 LEXINGTON 9.347 330,608 - 4,273 +6,365 = 332,700 LINCOLN 1.608 56,876 - 736 + 481 = 56,621 NEEDHAM 6.533 231,076 +28,057 * +2,684 = 261,817 STOW 6.834 241,721 - 3,125 +1,585 = 240,181 SUDBURY 8.442 298,597 - 3,861 +2,103 = 296,839 WAYLAND 2.312 81,777 - 1,057 +1,471 = 82,191 WESTON 1.306 46,194 - 598 + 472 = 46,068 TOTALS 100.000 $3,537,048 +31,555 +31,647 = $3,600,250 *Includes a $400 per pupil surcharge (MINIMUM 5 PUPILS) for 10 years to compensate 12 original member towns for debt service. STATE AID RECEIVED AND ANTICIPATED BETWEEN JULY 1, 1983 AND JUNE 30, 1984 CATEGORY AMOUNT Transportation $ 468,923 NOTE: State aid and district revenue are used Chapter 70 (includes Special Ed.) 1,501,362 to reduce assessed apportionments of Regional Aid Chapter 71, 16d 417,986 costs to member towns. $2,388,271 Enrollment October 1, 1982 Enrollment October 1, 1983 Enrollment October 1, 1984 YEAR YEAR YEAR Town 86 85 84 83 PG Total 87 86 85 84 PG Total 88 87 86 85 PG Total Acton 16 17 15 21 6 75 15 16 18 9 1 59 12 15 16 16 2 61 Arlington 81 91 67 70 25 334 72 71 92 59 29 323 66 73 68 83 15 305 Belmont 26 18 16 10 5 75 23 26 14 14 6 83 15 26 23 14 10 88 Bolton 3 8 7 4 0 22 10 3 6 7 2 28 4 11 2 4 1 22 Boxborough 5 5 4 4 0 18 2 4 5 3 2 16 5 5 2 3 0 15 Carlisle 0 3 4 2 0 9 3 3 3 3 0 12 1 3 2 3 0 9 Concord 15 18 7 10 6 56 7 9 15 8 6 45 10 6 7 15 2 40 Dover 1 2 0 0 3 6 0 1 1 1 0 3 1 0 1 1 0 3 Lancaster 10 14 17 9 3 53 25 8 14 12 5 64 18 23 6 12 4 63 Lexington 27 11 32 30 15 115 17 24 9 30 13 93 22 19 17 8 6 72 Lincoln 7 2 2 2 0 13 6 6 2 2 0 16 1 4 4 3 0 12 Needham 15 11 22 14 4 66 16 15 15 16 3 65 18 17 11 12 3 61 Stow 22 15 14 15 3 69 18 17 16 13 4 68 13 19 16 14 3 65 Sudbury 17 20 22 16 4 79 31 16 14 20 3 84 17 27 16 11 2 73 Wayland 11 5 6 16 5 43 4 8 4 4 3 23 6 4 7 3 1 21 Weston 5 1 5 2 1 14 0 5 1 5 2 13 2 0 4 1 1 8 Tuition 43 61 43 48 10 205 37 68 53 32 16 206 43 49 61 50 14 217 TOTAL 304 302 283 273 90 1252 286 300 282 238 95 1201 254 301 263 253 64 1135 Education 39 Activity on Upswing at Cary Memorial Library The New Wooden Car at East Lexington Branch has three drivers, Jay Kasparian, Matthew Burrows and Michael Bunting, aZZ age two or three. 1984 FISCAL YEAR EXPENDITURES PERSONNEL EXPENSES TOTAL Town Funds $530,344 $175,710 $706,054 Trustee Funds 0 97,641 97,641 State Funds 2,500 12,243 14,743 TOTALS $532,844 $285,594 $818,438 Full -time personnel: 25 Part -time personnel: 545 hrs /week average Collections and Use. Home circulation of Cary Memorial Library materials continues to increase, rising by 5,000 items to an annual total of nearly one -half million. Annual per capita home circula- tion now stands at 16.35. This is the highest rate among libraries of similar size in the state, and one of the highest in the country. 0 c 0 X ti J E c r c 0 `o a Reference activities, on -site use and behind -the- scenes activities are also on the rise. Interli- brary loans, for example, have increased from 799 to 1232 per year. This service allows the library to borrow rather than purchase items with low demand. Technical services is also considerably busier due mainly to the process of computerizing circulation functions. Retroconversion needed to place older items on line increased last year from 7,975 items to 21,991. This work will continue until all circu- lating materials have been entered on the computer. The number of new titles to be added has also increased, up by 982 items over last year to a total of 7,654. The collections now contain over 200,000 items in all formats, including the new video cassette library. Programs. Although the library mainly emphasizes unique and personal service to individuals, group programs for children, such as story hours, vacation 40 Education time activities, and showings of outstanding chil- dren's films, have been well- received over the years. Schedules of events at the main and branch libraries are always available. Young people's activities listings also appear in the Recreation Department's summer brochure. Group activities for adults have been limited more to the marking of special events: several Lexington Lyceum Revival lectures were given by Lexington authors at the East Lexington branch in honor of its centennial year. A concert of French baroque cham- ber music was held to open the Lexington Arts Festi- val. The library now sponsors a "Great Books" dis- cussion group that remains open to participants. Automation. The library has for several years been doing its cataloging via a computerized national network or OCLC. This system also hds provided printouts of new materials and a greatly improved interlibrary loan program. Acquisitions are also automated, via online access to our principal book wholesaler. Since the 1984 Town Meeting approved a totally auto- mated system for circulation functions, the library is placing its patrons online also. This requires reregistration and assignment of new library cards for all patrons. The system selected is the LIBS 100 marketed by CLSI of Newton. It is designed to facilitate the check -out and check -in process, reserves, renewals, and overdues. It will tell where an item is, how often it is borrowed, and pro- vide other statistics for more efficient library management. Connections via the cable institutional trunk are planned for the branch. The schools will also have access to holdings via this trunk. Staff and Committees. In order to use the automated systems more efficiently while at the same time maintain excellence in public service, top manage- ment has been realigned. Library Director Robert C. Hilton will now concentrate on public services and Assistant Director Stella Liu will concentrate on technical services, including automation, catalog- ing, and circulation. We plan no additional person- nel due to automated systems, except for extra help to enter data. Adjustments in job responsibilities will also be necessary for all staff members. We appreciate the enthusiasm with which these changes are welcomed. The library's committees also deserve praise and thanks for considerable help. The Materials Selection Committee completed a guide on collection development which has been adopted by the Trustees. The Computer Applications Committee worked on speci- fications and evaluations for the CLSI system, and on negotiations with the vendor. Membership on these committees included Advisory Committee, patron, school, and staff representatives. The advisory committee also helped in other proj- ects, such as the exhibits program, and its members attended all trustee meetings as active partici- Cary Memorial Library pants. They advise on all matters as well as spe- cial projects, but do not vote. During the coming year they will be working on implementation of the CLSI system. Gifts. The library continues to enjoy generous support from the community in addition to appropria- tions from the tax levy. Among donations received this year were a grant from the Lexington Arts Council for the purchase of circulating books in the arts and crafts, from the Lions Club for the pur- chase of a Visual Tek magnifier for the visually handicapped, from the American Legion for support of its Stanley Hill Fund to purchase books on American history, from Citizens for Lexington Conservation for books, and from the Pre - school P.T.A. for the museum pass program. These and numerous smaller donations of money and materials are gratefully accepted on behalf of patrons and future users. An especially appreciated gift this year comes from a group of steady and capable volunteers, each dona- ting four hours' work weekly. TREASURER'S REPORT ON TRUSTEE FUNDS Balance on hand July 1, 1983 $ 2,020.84 NOW Account (Lexington Savings) RECEIPTS Fines, etc. $ 49,103.50 Books Sold 840.57 Copy Service 3,228.13 Interest NOW Account 744.22 Investment Dividends 58,909.84 Toy Bags 238.90 Book Rentals 2,991.10 Development Fund 71,000.00 Note Paper 100.70 American Legion 500.00 Lexington Lions Club 2,655.00 Fidelity 35,362.98 225,674.94 Total $227,695.78 RXPFNTIT TTTP F C Library Materials $ 58,489.44 Children's Room Program 920.46 Exhibits 512.37 Professional Improvement 1,855.57 Custodial Mileage 609.32 NELINET 24,980.18 Rotary Funds 251.00 Development Fund 81,005.00 Recruitment 102.12 Custodial Uniforms 1,082.12 Note Paper 76.25 Toy Bags 261.20 Fidelity 520.00 Lions - Visualtek 2,655.00 Computer Plan 511.60 Computer Room 4,520.00 Toy Library 311.11 U.S. Treasury Note 35,362.98 Paine Webber 10,857.42 Miscellaneous 504.86 225,388.00 Balance on hand NOW Account June 30, 1984 $ 2,307.78 DEVELOPMENT FUND Massachusetts Municipal Depository Trust Balance on hand June 30, 1984 $ 67,293.27 Education 41 Cary Memorial Library INVESTMENTS $ 28,065.67 Leroy and Geneva Brown 4,000.00 Beals 19100.00 Maria Cary Description Rate of Income Cost Income Lexington Savings Bank Jane Phinney 300.00 10.57% $ 1,100.00 $ 123.35 Lexington Federal Savings & Loan George W. Sarano 300.00 111�% 1,000.00 148.15 Shawmut Association, Inc. 410 Shares Caira Robbins 6,068.75 828.20 Northern Pacific R.R. (1997) Prior Lien 4% 43000.00 160.00 Southern Pacific R.R. (1986) 1,000.00 Lewis L. Hoyt 2 7/8% 4,000.00 115.00 Gulf Oil Corp. (Sold 5/3/84) 128 Shares 2,570.00 The Rev. Harold T. Handley 10,521.60 State St. Boston Fin. Corp. 244 Shares 2,000.00 1,444.90 224.48 First National City Corp. 936 Shares 300,810.15 69464.25 1,801.80 First National Boston Corp. 921 Shares 79587.22 2,044.62 Fidelity Cash Reserves 923.08 3,086.97 New England Merchants Co., Inc. 515 Shares 11,072.50 1,339.00 Amer. Telephone & Telegraph 250 Shares 4,437.50 x,184.03 General Electric 1600 Shares 39,300.00 3,120.00 Eastern Gas Fuel 542 Shares 10,298.00 704.60 Exxon Corp. 688 Shares 17,114.00 2,236.00 W.R. Grace 600 Shares 24,431.09 19680.00 Northeast Utilities 2400 Shares 259560.00 4,260.00 Sears Roebuck & Co. 1300 Shares 259841.65 2,054.00 Xerox Corp. 700 Shares 27,519.86 2,100.00 NYNEX (Pur. 3/5/84) 94 Shares 5,869.13 141.00 U.S. West (Pur. 3/5/84) 98 Shares 5,818.75 132.30 Standard oil of Indiana 196 Shares (Pur. 5/15/84) 10,857.42 U.S. Treasury Note (1987) 14% 102,909.88 20,904.74 U.S. Treasury Note (1991) 11 3/4% 353362.98 Totals $378,980.96 $58,909.84 FUNDS Principal General $ 28,065.67 Leroy and Geneva Brown 4,000.00 Beals 19100.00 Maria Cary 400.00 Book Purchase 1,000.00 Alice Butler Cary 2,958.50 Jane Phinney 300.00 Goodwin Musical 1,100.00 Laura M. Brigham 3,100.00 George W. Sarano 300.00 War Parents Book Memorial 1,800.00 Nelson W. Jenney 2,000.00 Paulina Burbank Pierce 1,000.00 Caira Robbins 300.00 Wellington Library 1,100.00 Emma Ostrom Nichols 1,000.00 Sarah Elizabeth Raymond 2,000.00 Abbie C. Smith 1,000.00 Lewis L. Hoyt 1,000.00 Sue Medeiros 949.00 Pearl Toback Feld 666.14 Ann E. Ferry 2,570.00 The Rev. Harold T. Handley 1,885:00 Beryl M. Safford Memorial Fund 1,484.00 The Stanley Hill Amer. Leg. Post 38 2,000.00 James Stuart Smith 11,072.50 Warren Sherburne 4,020.00 Edith J. Childs 300,810.15 Total $378,980.96 42 Education Public Works/ Engineering: A Mosaic of Details _ o As Massachusetts Avenue Undergoes Water Main RepZacement traffic fZows around barreZs near town buiZdings. PERSONAL SERVICES 2,120,038 department heads such as Building Commissioner and OPERATING EXPENSES 2,142,912 private citizens. They participate in the permit CAPITAL PROGRAM APPROPRIATIONS 1,154,500 process for work done in town ways by private con - TOTAL PERSONNEL FULL TIME 96 tractors and utilities, as do the operating depart - PART TIME 15 ments in DPW. Betterments for water and sewer are part of the engineering function and street lighting Putting the Pieces Together. The lengthy water main requests funnel through this division. Another replacement project in the center business district engineering assignment is the inspection of streets, focused in everyone's mind the construction activi- sidewalks and utilities for subdivision streets ties of the Department of Public Works /Engineering. under Planning Board control. Such a project calls on the skills and participation of a number of the components of the public works activity. It can be said to start with one Engineer- ing Division, which not only supervises and inspects construction, but also gathers the necessa- ry survey, prepares the base plans, designs the improvements, puts together the specifications, advertises bids, and recommends the award to the lowest bidder. This process is followed for all construction projects including public information sessions and negotiations with affected parties. Other divisions also provide services to a variety of agencies and the public directly. For instance, the Park Department closely coordinates with the Recreation Department. The Park Division provides the sound system and cleanup for various night and weekend events at the Battle Green, Emery Park, the bandstand, and other locations. The flowers and shrubs on public property are provided by park per- sonnel. Daily maintenance and water quality control at the Pool Complex are tasks of this department. In addition to the obvious construction support of Water and Sewer Division personnel work closely with the engineering staff, they interface with, and Engineering on permits for street opening when they review technical submittals to the Planning Board, involve new water and sewer services or connections Conservation Commission, Board of Appeals and other and renewals to existing services. They keep Public Works /Engineering organization DIRECTOR, Walter J. Tonaszuck ADMINISTRATION /FACILITIES Emanuele Coscia, Jr., Manager Park Division. Shade Tree Division Cemetery Division Building Maintenance Division ENGINEERING Francis X. Fields, Town Engineer Design of sewer, drains, roads Inflow /Infiltration Drainage /Wetlands Evaluations Traffic Studies, etc, OPERATIONS Richard E. Sp:ers, Manager Highway Maintenance Drainage Maintenance Sewer and Water Division Equipment Division Services 43 DPW /Engineering records on the locations of all water and sewer pipes in the streets so that they can be marked out prior to any excavation by contractors. This unit is also responsible for water consumption data and water quality. They coordinate with the Fire Depart- ment for fire flow capabilities, hydrant serviceabil- ity, and direct flows in case of a severe fire demand. The Highway Division has overall responsibility for snow and ice control. While all personnel within public works services participate in plowing opera- tions, highway personnel direct those activities and are responsible for sanding prior to and after storms. They also assist our parking program by painting lines, making signs and placing barrels. Both highway and park divisions implement prepara- tions for Patriots Day. Highway personnel prepare the parade route by patching the street, painting centerlines and cross walks and posting parking prohibitions. Barricades are made up and placed at numerous locations for vehicle control to assist police in traffic control. Highway personnel also help run elections by placing special direction signs on roads to polling places and the VOTE TODAY sign across Massachusetts Avenue. Our building maintenance personnel provide the most obvious support to other departments since they perform custodial services for the Police Station, Cary Hall and Visitor's Center as well as the Town Offices. Since a number of school buildings have been turned over to the Board of Selectmen, DPW building maintenance staff has had to adapt build- ings such as Monroe and Franklin Schools to other leased uses. We also respond to repair needs of our tenants. When requested, maintenance assistance extends to the two fire stations, the two libraries, the animal shelter and the DPW garage at 201 Bedford Street. For elections they are the voting machine movers and fixers. Our administrative office cooperates with the Trans- portation Advisory Committee for parking by commuter bus passengers. Staff support is also provided to the Center Revitalization Committee in its efforts to expand center business district parking. We also participate actively with the Chamber of Commerce Putting In A New Roll of Paper for write -ins. Superintendent of Buildings Fred Sweet readies a voting machine for State Primary Election. 44 Services c c F i S c c c X y c `c v c f z Traffic Improvement Committee on traffic problems in the North Lexington area. Our central vehicle maintenance facility not only services DPW equipment, but also fire trucks, and transportation stock for all town departments includ- ing schools and animal control. In addition, all Lexpress minibuses are safety /maintenance checked by our equipment division crew. Keeping all DPW /Engineering arms, fingers and wheels - -and now microchips of our new computer -- functioning smoothly and together 365 days of the year takes a big portion of the town's financial and human resour- ces. We work hard to be effective and responsive to townspeople's needs. ENGINEERING The work of the Engineering Division is divided into seasons. As construction in New England is limited to the months between April and November, we devote our staff time during these months exclusively to construction activities. The remaining four winter months are used to perform topography surveys and to prepare plans and contract documents for the follow- ing year's construction season. The most difficult project of 1984, both in terms of traffic control and construction difficulty, was replacing 3,000 feet of 12 -inch diameter water main on Massachusetts Avenue in downtown Lexington. Due to the multiple electric and telephone ducts that have been spread out over the years, the contractors had to dig many cross trenches by hand. We were pleased with the contractor's performance in this difficult work. The water main replacement was 50 percent funded by a Massachusetts Division of Water Supply grant that was matched by town funds for a total cost of $314,626. Two miles of town streets were resurfaced using a 75 percent Massachusetts Department of Public Works Chapter 90 grant together with 25 percent from town funds for a total cost of $150,000. Engineering supervised this work, performed by contractors. Success Stories. The resurfacing of Meriam Street from Oakland Street to Castle Road required the removal of a cobblestone edge strip and the building up of each side of the roadway to lessen the slope of the crown. To reduce the possibility of reflec- tive cracking occuring upward from the old pavement, a film of geotechnical fabric was imbedded in the new pavement. The result was a quality road, built to modern design standards, at a cost savings over complete reconstruction. To eliminate water quality problems, replacement water mains were installed in Westminister Avenue and Farmcrest Avenue from Kendall Road to the end. The town replaced the existing unlined and heavily tuberculated pipe with cement -lined ductile iron pipe in response to residents' complaints of poor water quality. DPW /Engineering Construction of 2500 feet of storm drain in Grant Street has been completed. This will diminish the probability of street flooding in this flat area at the base of Meriam Hill. As part of the town's street acceptance program, Meadow Brook Avenue, Wellington Lane, Spencer Street and a section of Garfield Street were included in a contract to recon- struct streets to town standards costing $179,607. On the Drawing Board. In the spring of 1985, we will be initiating our new chip seal program. We will be treating streets in the Oak Street area with asphalt emulsion over which will be imbedded a layer of stone chips. We will also be resurfacing a mile of sidewalks in the Worthen Road East area. In December we received from the Massachusetts Divi- sion of Water Pollution Control a grant of $18,851 to pay for preparation of contract documents for the rehabilitation and excavation, repair or replacement of more than 130 sources of infiltration and inflow into sewer mains and sewer house connections. These incursions of storm water into the MDC sewer system were pinpointed by the inflow /infiltration study and have been ordered eliminated by the federal Environ- mental Protection Agency as part of Boston Harbor cleanup. Our consultants Camp, Dresser and McKee, Inc. submitted their preconstruction analysis of the Lexington water system in October 1984. The analy- sis pinpointed several flow deficiencies, and deter- mined that the storage and MDC supply system are basically adequate. Recommended improvements for fire suppression flows are combined in a program estimated to cost $1,076,000. The major project in this program is the replacement of an eight -inch main with a 12 -inch main along the entire length of Wood Street. In addition to water main replacement, a ten -year program for cleaning and lining old unlined water mains that are tuberculated is recommended at an annual cost of $200,000. As part of that analysis, we have received a compu- ter program that we will use on our microcomputer. This program is a model of conditions presently existing in the Lexington water system. It can be used to simulate future demands on the system at any point, and will display the effects of such demands. 19IU�;7_, ofink i The Highway Division is responsible for the patching of streets and trenches, sidewalk repairs, brook cleaning, guard rail installation and repair, drain construction and repair, street cleaning, sign place- ment and street line painting, as well as the major task of snow plowing, sanding and snow removal. This year 465 signs were repaired or replaced because of vandalism throughout the town. Fifty -one trenches in various locations were repaired and patched. All streets were swept in the spring and all catch basins cleaned. Emphasis was placed on repainting street and cross- walk lines. The crack sealing program was continued on various streets throughout the town and overgrown trees and shrubs were cut and trimmed along streets and sidewalks. The Equipment Division maintains all public works, fire and school department vehicles. This service includes all preventive maintenance as well as ser- vicing and major repairs on all equipment. A major body overhaul of the air - compressor truck gave jack- hammer jobs a new look this year. Water and Sewer Division. The construction section of the Water and Sewer Division replaced old unlined cast iron pipe with 200 feet of six -inch ductile iron pipe on Milk Street, completing a circuit of Milk and Manning Streets with Carley Road. In addi- tion, our personnel installed 430 feet of four -inch ductile iron pipe at Harrington School. This instal- lation provides sprinkler capabilities for the park and recreation departments. Finally, 200 feet of eight -inch water main was lowered on Wellington Lane as preparation for street acceptance and paving. Sewer crews cleaned 45,350 feet of sewer main and cleaned and painted the Hayden Avenue pumping sta- tion. The water section rebuilt 35 hydrants and completed the hydrant painting program begun in 1984. In addition, the 16 -inch water gate valves on Summer, Lowell, Woburn, and Lincoln Streets were exercised and lubricated. During 1984 sewer charges of 43 cents per 100 cubic feet of water consumption were incorporated into the water billing. Seventy -one new accounts were added and over 400 final water bills were prepared. In addition, over 160 water meters were repaired or replaced. Water billing in 1984 totaled $1,255,322.11. ADMINISTRATION /FACILITIES The following building and maintenance projects were completed: • Painted the exterior of the old Munroe School and Central Fire Station. • Replaced 83 feet of copper gutter and repaired 134 feet of a water diverter to the Public Works Garage roof at 201 Bedford Street. • Sanded and refinished the hardwood floor stages at both Cary Hall and Estabrook Hall. • Replaced the underground oil tank at the Public Works Building with a new 1,000 gallon tank. • Repaired and replaced roof slates on the Police Station, Cary Memorial Building, Town Offices Build- ing, and Central Fire Station. • Replaced the oil burner at the East Lexington Fire station with a new, more efficient flame reten- tion head oil burner. • Installed thermostatic radiator valves on all radiators in the Central and East Lexington Fire stations for conserving oil consumption. • Painted the Police Station locker room. The Park Division is responsible for the maintenance and general care of all parks, playgrounds, histori- services 45 DPW/ Engineering cal, recreational and conservation areas, plus the mowing of all school areas. This work involves fertilizing and chemical treat- ment, mowing, loaming and seeding, as well as the lining of 24 ballfield areas and maintaining foot- ball, soccer and field hockey fields, outdoor track, tennis courts and basketball courts. We also take care of the Center pools and operate their systems as well as paint bleachers, benches, swings and picnic tables. As funds are provided at town meet- ing to build additional recreational facilities, such as small tot play areas, bicycle paths and fields, we handle the loaming, seeding, grading and equipment installation. Vandalism damaged town properties in many ways, such as destroying picnic tables, tearing up sod on field areas and setting of fires in Willard's Woods. Littering is again on the increase - -we need an educa- tional program of some kind, as many unnecessary hours are spent cleaning up. We regularly mow, trim and pick up trash at several conservation areas and bicycle paths. Projects included cutting walking paths in Hayden Woods areas, building walking bridges across brooks, work- ing on a fire trail at Whipple Hill, removing dead and dangerous trees as a result of fire damage, removing dead trees and brush from Shaker Glen con- servation area, and building a foot bridge across the brook. Many 1984 recreation projects kept park forces busy: • loamed, seeded and sodded varsity hardball field, Worthen Road (Lions Club purchased the sod). • loamed, seeded and sodded two softball fields at Diamond Junior High School. • color coated tennis courts at Clarke Junior High School so that the playing area is green and the area outside is red. • installed rail fence and new benches at center playground area. • planted around gazebo at Hastings Park (Rotary Club purchased shrubs). • planted various areas with flowers and bulbs. The Shade Tree Division is responsible for the care and preservation of all shade trees within public ways as well as those in park properties. The Lexington Lions Club purchased 2,000 evergreen and deciduous seedlings for Arbor Day, the last Friday in April. A booth was set up during the preceding week at Emery Park, where tree division staff answered questions concerning proper tree care, and distributed seedlings to residents. The purpose was to dramatize the place trees play in our environment. New plantings included shrubbery and trees for the Meriam Street Parking lot as well as landscaping for islands at Ryder Land and Clarke Junior High School. The division installed an unusually large number of 145 shade trees along various streets. Many of these were replacements for the heavy damage from a weighty, wet snow storm in late March. The amount of brush -waste was so great that the landfill at Hartwell Avenue was opened for several weeks to help residents dispose of it. Poison ivy was sprayed with herbicide on both pri- vate and public lands. Dormant spraying was carried out for control of the elm bark beetle, carrier of the Dutch Elm disease. Gypsy moth concern is still the subject of many meetings throughout the state. The word from both State and Federal Authorities is that we could have a problem again in the not too distant future, although infestation was minor in 1984. The Cemetery Division has recently completed the restoration of two gazebos located in Munroe Cemete- ry. These gazebos or "rest houses" as they were formerly called, enhance the beauty of Munroe Ceme- tery, lending a bit of nostalgia. Fine grading and seeding has taken place in a por- tion of Section H, bordering Westview Street in the Westview Development Plan. This project involved eliminating an unsightly area of gravel and dirt (which became more visible as the "development" was extended in 1983) to one of plush green grass. An Energy Conservation Note The Energy Conservation Committee, composed of appointees of the School Committee and Board of Selectmen, reports that they have been "monitoring what has been in the works," in 1984. They plan to meet in early 1985 to reassess their direction. WestvieW Cemetery Development: Plan Moves Along The Westview Cemetery Development Master Plan was adopted in 1974 at an estimated cost of $488,266.50 to be financed at $25,000 annually over a twenty - year interval. Costs have increased significantly due to inflation; Proposition 2� caused a two -year suspension of appropriations, and construction of the new service building preempted the development 46 Services funds for two years. Although the program is behind the planned timetable, ample graves are available for immediate need. With the resumption of appro- priations in 1984 ($30,000) we anticipate regained momentum in the master plan implementation. Immedi- ate emphasis will be placed on planting nursery stock of desirable trees and shrubs. Street Lighting 1090-1000 Lumen Incandescent 52-2500 Lumen Incandescent 1433-3500 Lumen Mercury Vapor 10-4000 Lumen High Pressure Sodium 4-6000 Lumen Mercury Vapor 127-7000 Lumen Mercury Vapor 3-10000 Lumen Incandescent 388-11000 Lumen Mercury Vapor 55-20000 Lumen Mercury Vapor 5-35000 Lumen Mercury Vapor 1-45000 Lumen Mercury Vapor 3168 - Total Lamps in service Traffic Regulation and Control The breakdown in this budget includes making and installing various types of traffic signs, maintenance of existing traffic lights and installation of new lights, painting street lines, crosswalks, and other traffic control markings. The approximate number of linear footage painted is shown and includes all municipal parking areas: Center lines Crosswalks Curbing Stop lines Edge lines Parking lines -white Parking lines -yellow No Parking zones -yellow Handicapped symbols Parking tees Bus stops Arrows Taxi 339,410 21,750 6,650 2,374 26,235 23,995 1,560 1,875 6 314 5 40 4 Traffic light bulbs replaced 135 Traffic light repairs Traffic regulation signs Street name signs Signs for other purposes Signs installed or repaired Temporary signs Meter posts installed or repaired Vehicles painted Plows painted Horses made and painted Drain Cleaning Contract - Lloyd Truax - Amount $16,124.16 Hot Top Berm 482' Various locations Trenches Patched 67 Various locations 9 114 187 51 1402 573 162 Street Sweeping Contractor - J & K Municipal Service - Amount $8,937.41 Catch Basins Repaired 43 Various locations Drain Construction - At no cost to Town Location Maple Tree Lane North Emerson Road Tidd Circle Tidd Circle Tidd Circle Tidd Circle South Rindge Avenue South Rindge Avenue South Rindge Avenue East Emerson Road East Emerson Road Solomon Pierce Road Solomon Pierce Road Drain Construction Length Size 130' 40' 150' 100' 100' 70' 600' 90' 180' 880' 550' 890' 340' 4120' 12" 12" 12" 15" 18" 36" 12" 15" 24" 12" 18" 12" 18" Garfield Street 490' 12" Grant Street 380' 12" Grant Street 480' 18" Grant Street 580' 24" Grant Street 880' 36" 13 Meadow Brook Avenue 80' 12" 45 Spencer Street 60' 12" 26 Wellington Lane Avenue 130' 12" 3080' Road Machinery The following equipment was purchased in 1984: 1. One Dump Truck 35,000#GVW W/sander 2. One Dump Truck 28,000#GVW 3. One 1/2 ton Heavy Duty Pickup W/special body 4. One Sand Pro 5. One Sidewalk Tractor 6. Two used 1 -ton Tagalong Trailers 7. One 30KW Generator 8. One Plow & Wing Assembly + Hydraulic Installation 9. One Rain Kennon $uIJaauj$uI/MdU S031 AJOS gt Water Division - General Information Range of static pressure in mains Length of pipe in streets Number of services Number of hydrants Total water consumption in 1984 Cost of water 1984 Extent of Distribution - December 31, 53 -130 -PSI 154.86 miles 9611 1456 2,354,000,000 gallons $576,730.00 1984 Size of Pipe Length in Street 4" 6" 8" 10" 12" 16" 24" Broken Water Mains Coach Road Smith Avenue Marrett Road Bedford Street Concord Avenue North Street 14,952' 338,647' 246,342' 22,890' 152,434' 27,253' 14,084' Bridge Street Suzanne Road Meriam Street (3) Frost Road Fair Oaks Drive Castle Road Watertown Street Calvin Street Massachusetts Avenue Barrymeade Drive The water section rebuilt 35 hydrants, installed 71 new water meters and replaced 160 water meters. Sewer Division - General Information Total length of trunk line sewers Total length of street line sewers Total number of house connections 34.09 miles 119.3 miles 8,050 The sewer section cleaned a total of 45,350 feet of sewer mains and cleaned and painted the Hayden Avenue Pumping Station. Sewer Construction - At no cost to Town Location Maple Tree Lane Tidd Circle South Rindge Avenue East Emerson Road Solomon Pierce Road Butterfield Road Joseph Comee Road Length 300' 750' 820' 700' 2270' 650' 240' 5730' Sewer Construction None Water Main Construction - At no cost to Town Location Maple Tree Lane North Emerson Road Tidd Circle South Rindge Avenue East Emerson Road Solomon Pierce Road Clematis Road Water Main Construction Location Massachusetts Avenue Massachusetts Avenue Hydrants Installed Location Maple Tree Lane Tidd Circle South Rindge Avenue East Emerson Road Solomon Pierce Road Clematis Road Length 350' 280' 820' 1150' 1620' 1930' 700' 6850' Length 2950' 240' 3190' Number 1 1 2 3 4 2 13 Size 8" 8" 8" 8n 8" 8" 8" Size 8" 8" 8" 8" 8" 8" 8" Size 12" 8" SujiaauJ$U 3/MdU Street Construction - At no cost to Town Location Maple Tree Lane North Emerson Road Tidd Circle South Rindge Avenue East Emerson Road Solomon Pierce Road Clematis Road Street Construction Location Garfield Street Meadow Brook Avenue Spencer Street Wellington Lane Avenue Street Resurfacing Length 330' 200' 650' 1120' 1860' 1930' 700' 6790' Length 390' 210' 310' 640' 1550' Contractor - P. J. Keating - Amount $218,000 Location Meriam Street Percy Road Shade Street Vine Brook Road Winthrop Road Length 1800' 1800' 4000' 1200' 1800' 10,600' = 2.00 miles Curbside Rubbish Collection GSX Corporation of New England, formerly SCA Disposal Services, Inc., 5 Middlesex Avenue, Somerville, MA is currently picking up curbside collection based on a five year contract effective July 1, 1983 and expires June 30, 1988. Snow Removal For the Fiscal Year 1984, the Department of Public Works was involved in snow removal during twenty-one (21) storms. Five (5) of them were major with 3" or more snow. Total snow fall for the year 40.0". During 1983-1984, the Department of Public Works used 5038.15 tons of sand and 1146.78 tons of salt on the streets. Total cost of snow removal for the year, not including labor costs, was $157,642.55. Munroe Cemetery: There were 13 interments. One foundation for a headstone was approved and headstone set. Westview Cemetery: There were 226 interments. There were 107 Grave Lots sold with a total of one hundred and ninety one (191) graves. One hundred eighty five (185) Deeds for Grave Lots paid for in full were issued. One hundred and eighteen (118) foundations for flush markers were approved and the markers were set. The following funds were collected and forwarded to the Town: Munroe Cemetery: Interments (grave openings) Green and Lowering Extra Deep Overtime Charge Ash Interments Foundations Device (Sat., Westview Cemetery: $1,260.00 140.00 25.00 Sun. & Holidays) 225.00 210.00 20.00 $1,880.00 Sale of Lots Sale of Baby Graves Perpetual Care Interments (grave openings) Green and Lowering Device Extra Deep Tent Overtime Charge (Sat., Sun. & Ash Interments Foundations Miscellaneous (Flower Containers) $21,992.25 60.00 26,757.50 22,130.00 3,360.00 1,450.00 795.00 Holidays) 3,175.00 1,120.00 5,250.00 150.00 $86,239.75 z z CD 0C% Police Message: Prevention Before Enforcement Patrolman Steven Garabedian gives directions to visitors from Pennsylvania while on duty near the center traffic light. TOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES $1,725,489.00 TOTAL EXPENSES 233,250.00 TOTAL PERSONNEL Full time 61 Part time 4 Crime prevention, traffic safety, maintenance of order and service to the public continued to be the important priorities of the Lexington Police Depart- ment in 1984. Expansion of our "directed patrol" and "park, lock and walk" strategies was aimed at improving police productivity in all four of these vital areas. Crime in Lexington. Burglaries, larcenies and van- dalism are chronic crime problems in Lexington as well as in comparable towns. Our crime prevention program has been received with enthusiasm by many residents and business persons. It includes prop- erty security surveys, coordination of neighborhood watch groups, a speakers bureau, and various other programs aimed toward reduction of criminal oppor- tunity in our major crime areas. When crime does occur, however, our officers and detectives are committed to move aggressively toward arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators. Traffic Safety. Police in Lexington have for many years maintained a reputation as strict enforcers against traffic law violators, especially those who commit hazardous moving violations and those who ;F operate while under the influence of intoxicating liquor and so as to endanger the public. In the early 1960's Lexington Police Department was one of the first departments to introduce the breathalyzer test to combat the crime of operating under the influence of intoxicants. In 1984 we began video taping the book procedure of all persons arrested f and charged with that offense. This recorded evi- dence, taken with full knowledge of the defendent, a has been used successfully in court. Enforcement, though a necessary ingredient in any safety program, must be preceded by education. Early education at home and school is imperative. Our safety officer, in cooperation with school admin- istrators, presents student safety programs during the school year. Some of the issues dealt with are pedestrian and bicycle safety, seat belt use, school bus safety and evacuation drills. Personnel and Training. It is expected that five vacancies in the department will be filled through appointments certified by the State Department of Personnel Administration (Civil Service). This year we began a new in- service training program wherein all of our officers receive one week each year of intensive training at Northeast Regional Police Institute. We welcome this opportunity to provide additional professional training for our officers at a low cost to the town. Goals for the Future. Our primary goals will always be to enhance the safety of the public through our efforts in crime prevention, traffic safety and order maintenance. Toward this end we need the active assistance of the community which must share equally with police the responsibility for devel- oping a safe and orderly community. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 1984 CRIME CLOCK 12 12 12 12 9 o.s 3 9 0.8 3 9 1.5 3 9 $2912.96 3 EVERY DAV EVERY DAY EVERY DAY EVERY DAY BURGLARIES LARCENIES SERIOUS OFFENSES VALUE OF STOLEN PROPERTY 50 Services VALUE OF PROPERTY STOLEN — RECOVERED - -- N 2.5 J = 2.0 N G 5 J 0 1.s 1.0 0.5 1080 '81 '82 '83 '84 CC G C _L C C C C C k -1 C L Police Directed Patrol Program at Work. Sgt. Carl Carlson points out potential problem areas to officers lined up at the beginning of their work shift. SERIOUS OFFENSES INVESTIGATIONS ACCIDENTS KNOWN TO POLICE COMPLAINTS REPORTS n 8000 7000 8000 18 1800 5000 4000 n 3000 m q � 14 2000 1500 1000 1910 '81 '82 '83 '84 N N OFFENSES 12 1400 N H aD N = 0 1300 ® ® BURGLARY N ® O ti 8 1200 v m I 8 1100 v N ILARCENY R 4 1000 W pip O AUTO THEFT 1980 '81 '82 '83 '84 1980 '81 '82 '83 '84 1 1 1980 '81 '82 '83 '84 ARRESTS INCLUDING SUMMONSES 9000 FINES 1983 $99,230 1984 $108,723 8000 7000 8000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 1910 '81 '82 '83 '84 Services 51 Police PROPERTY STOLEN IN LEXINGTON AND RECOVERED TYPE OF PROPERTY STOLEN RECOVERED Currency, Notes, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . $ 15,652 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,160 Jewelry & Precious Metals . . . . . . . . . 344,827 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,650 Clothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,657 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Locally Stolen Motor Vehicles . . . . . . . 539,200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4449000 Office Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27,680 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,000 Television, Radio, Stereos, etc. . . . . . . 76,997 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,685 Household Goods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,025 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Consumable Goods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44,199 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,430 TOTAL $1,063,232 $474,334 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Classification CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY STOLEN IN LEXINGTON No, of Offenses Value of Prop. Stolen ROBBERY Highway (streets, alleys, etc. 1 . $ 9,000 Residence (anywhere on premises) . 1 200 Bank 1 0 Total Robbery 3 $ 9,200 BURGLARY (BREAKING OR ENTERING) Residence - Dwelling Night . . 41 . $ 72,366 Day . . . . . . . 92 . 196,738 Unknown 42 . . . 99,521 Nonresidence (store, office, etc.) Night . . . . 20 . . . 4,923 Day . . . . . . . 5 . 350 Unknown 2 2,950 Total Burglary 202 $376,848 LARCENY - THEFT (except auto) Over $200 139 . $129,513 $50 to $200 . 95 . 16,764 Under $50 52 . . . 707 Total Larceny 286 $146,984 MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT 38 $530,200 GRAND TOTAL OF CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY STOLEN IN LEXINGTON . $1,063,232 52 Services Police . . . . 43 Buildings Found Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Fire Alarms Responded To . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 Injured or Sick Persons Assisted . . . . . . . . . . . 499 Messages Delivered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Public Utilities Notified of Defects . . . . . . . . . . 92 Reports and Complaints Investigated . . . . . . . . 8,435 Sudden Deaths Investigated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 CRIMINAL OFFENSES . . . 318 Arrests . . 1,131 Statistics Dispositions m Q) v v 4-1 G C •4 N ro .-I T u, v J o w 4 a o v v o v • W w o u u 0 ri u J q N m W y v ro 6 v v x •H o v 0 ro a v a ro o •.+ 0 ro v O 0 N O Ei O N rl t� O O N W 0 ` N W rl PP H h PG Z Q U P w Z W cn PG P Assault w /deadly weapon 4 0 4 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 Assault & Battery 7 2 9 2 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 4 Breaking & Entering 14 1 15 6 10 5 0 2 0 0 4 7 2 0 0 Break. Enter & Larceny 7 0 7 2 3 4 0 0 0 1 0 3 2 0 1 Disorderly 27 0 27 10 23 4 762 0 1 8 0 8 1 0 9 Protective Custody 46 7 53 0 21 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 53 0 Liquor Laws 41 6 47 4 18 29 1190 0 0 33 1 1 0 0 12 Forgery 3 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 Uttering 6 2 8 1 1 7 0 1 0 0 0 2 2 0 3 Larceny 39 7 46 8 13 33 75 7 0 5 1 10 8 0 15 Larceny (attempted) 4 0 4 2 2 2 50 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 Larceny by Check 5 5 10 0 2 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 Malicious Damage to Prop. 38 0 38 14 26 12 720 3 0 7 6 6 3 0 13 Unlicensed Dog Violation 5 4 9 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 Non Support 4 0 4 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 Rape 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Robbery 3 0 3 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 Attempted Robbery 2 0 2 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Runaways 2 3 5 5 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 Fugitive from Justice 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Trespassing 21 4 25 7 12 13 475 0 0 11 0 7 0 0 7 Receiving Stolen Property 14 2 16 3 7 9 287 3 0 1 0 5 4 0 3 Narcotic Drug Law Violation 17 0 17 1 4 13 750 3 0 5 1 2 2 0 4 Indecent Exposure 3 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 TOTALS 314 43 357 66 164 193 $4,309 22 1 73 14 66 30 58 93 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Animals Cared for (sick, injured or Dead) . . . . . . . . 43 Buildings Found Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Fire Alarms Responded To . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 Injured or Sick Persons Assisted . . . . . . . . . . . 499 Messages Delivered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Public Utilities Notified of Defects . . . . . . . . . . 92 Reports and Complaints Investigated . . . . . . . . 8,435 Sudden Deaths Investigated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Vacant Houses Reported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Citizen Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,131 Total Mileage recorded annually on Police Vehicles: 426,634 Services 53 Police TRAFFIC OFFENSES Arrests Statistics v G MOTOR VEHICLES RECOVERED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT SUMMARY Motor Vehicles stolen locally and recovered locally . . . . . . . . . 7 Motor Vehicles stolen locally and recovered in other Jurisdictions 20 Motor Vehicles stolen out of town and recovered locally . . . . . . . . . . 23 54 Services Miscellaneous Motor Vehicles Violations . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,909 Parking Violations (except meters) . . . . 6,187 Parking Meter Violations . . . . . 6,099 41 a H w 0 v w v 4j G o v •� v v u W co ccdd Q) w H ti z z Operating to Endanger 23 2 25 0 7 18 $ 990 Operating w /view obstructed 4 2 6 0 2 4 200 Oper after revoke of license 28 2 30 0 8 22 412 Operating uninsured motor vehicle 49 1 50 0 16 34 1,898 Operating unregistered motor vehicle 110 23 133 2 43 90 8,337 Operating without license 92 11 103 3 29 74 2,320 Operating without sticker 301 80 381 0 106 275 17,445 Operating under the influence 172 19 191 1 65 126 8,650 Hit & Run Personal /Property 7 0 7 0 3 4 310 Refusing to stop 8 1 9 0 1 8 520 Speeding 650 273 923 2 301 622 17,990 Violation - Law of Road 87 16 103 2 24 79 1,510 Violation - Ped. in Cross Walk 49 55 104 0 33 71 2,260 Violation - Town Ordinance 397 197 594 0 109 485 11,394 Violation - Traffic Signal 352 148 500 1 123 377 11,320 Violation - Parking Meter Reg. 2 0 2 0 0 2 20 Violation - Stop Sign 95 50 145 0 40 105 2,890 Violation - School Bus Law 16 15 31 0 10 21 2,575 Allowing improper person to operate 2 2 4 0 0 4 95 Using a motor vehicle w/o authority 3 0 3 3 2 1 50 Allowing plates to be used 2 0 2 0 0 2 125 Attaching wrong plates 10 0 10 0 4 6 100 Improper equipment 49 3 52 0 16 36 1,525 Oper, w/o registration in possession 28 6 34 0 14 20 865 Oper. w/o license in possession 50 6 56 0 17 39 1,420 Leaving motor vehicle unattended 2 l 3 0 2 1 75 Refusing to give name to P.O. 2 0 2 0 1 1 75 Miscellaneous MV violations 305 103 408 2 150 258 9,043 TOTALS 2,895 1,016 3,911 16 1,126 2,785 $104,414 MOTOR VEHICLES RECOVERED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT SUMMARY Motor Vehicles stolen locally and recovered locally . . . . . . . . . 7 Motor Vehicles stolen locally and recovered in other Jurisdictions 20 Motor Vehicles stolen out of town and recovered locally . . . . . . . . . . 23 54 Services Miscellaneous Motor Vehicles Violations . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,909 Parking Violations (except meters) . . . . 6,187 Parking Meter Violations . . . . . 6,099 99 S 3fAJ S Month 1984 AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT ANALYSIS • m a O H O m u, a! •H a.) H •-I •H -4 ) .-• tea 0.a o •o u •T W 4 'ta U 0 14 0 E A z w W w 0 W Persons Injured M.V. vs. Ped. M.V. vs. M.V. v u vv v a) a)a) a) a) v X •n 'O •O > X i.+ iC a) •H A a) a) •H 0 •rl r -I wo P w Z w•.-) w, -i p •-4 H • >a>▪ a> -o > >v >u >a-) }a a) )a a) 0 0 D D n D ,--4 D n > n • n Investigated Prosecuted January 151 114 37 0 3 19 26 4 126 21 4 0 16 3 6 0 37 18 February 71 47 24 0 0 09 14 0 62 9 0 0 13 0 1 0 36 23 March 120 88 32 0 1 33 20 2 96 22 2 0 14 0 4 0 33 17 April 95 75 20 0 1 13 17 1 85 9 1 0 15 1 1 0 29 18 May 105 87 18 0 0 24 31 8 87 10 8 0 20 0 3 0 50 33 June 104 81 23 0 0 21 27 2 91 11 2 0 23 0 2 0 49 33 July 101 87 14 0 1 11 16 1 93 7 1 0 12 1 3 0 39 28 August 78 56 22 0 0 16 20 3 59 16 3 0 12 0 5 0 39 26 September 83 63 20 0 0 19 25 5 67 11 5 0 15 0 5 0 5]. 33 October 130 108 22 0 0 27 33 1 115 14 1 0 25 0 7 0 57 39 November 108 93 15 0 0 20 24 4 93 11 4 0 18 0 2 0 42 29 December 92 73 19 0 0 22 27 2 74 16 2 0 21 0 4 0 36 22 TOTALS 1,238 972 266 0 6 234 280 33 1,048 157 33 0 204 5 43 0 498 319 Fire Department Restructures Its Administration The Lexington Fire Department provides the community gaining unit with primary responsibility for the with emergency fire, ambulance and rescue services. department's fire prevention activities. The new It also educates citizens, especially children, rank structure is to have one chief, one assistant about fire safety. The department inspects build- chief, four captains, eight lieutenants and 44 fire - ings and enforces fire regulations along with con- fighters. This replaced the previous structure of ducting first aid and fire safety training. Housed one chief, four deputy chiefs, four captains, four in two stations, the department maintains five lieutenants and 45 firefighters. The status of four engines, one aerial ladder and one ambulance. fulltime civilian dispatchers remain unchanged. This year the department responded to a total of 2,350 calls for emergency assistance. Of these 938 were for emergency ambulance service. There was an average of .66 serious fires per month. Our five - year trend shows a leveling off of total calls and a small increase in ambulance service. With the sta- ble population and the percentage of elderly increasing, we expect ambulance service to rise modestly for the next several years. On November 17th the department successfully fought one of the most severe brush fires to date in the Great Meadows. Several homes on Circle Road were seriously threatened by a conflagration that was fanned by high winds. Over 100 acres of brush was burned before firefighters from 13 area fire depart- ments extinguished the blaze. Department Management Reorganization. This year was highly significant for the department as a result of negotiated agreements between the town and the local firefighters union. The department has now achieved a complete reorganization. Deputy Chief John T. McDonough, Jr. has been promoted to the newly cre- ated position of Assistant Chief. This will be a managerial position outside of the collective bar- 56 Services The result is a streamlined organization with increased supervision at the lower officer levels. It is our belief that this change will carry us into the next decade with an excellent organizational structure providing a high level of fire protection services to the community. Training and Equipment. Improved training has been an ongoing commitment for the department. This year the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy provided an instructional methodology course to improve our officers' teaching skills. A follow -up course is planned for early next year so that we may track our training methods with those used by the state acad- emy. We have also acquired video tape equipment for use with the array of training aids available. To a limited extent, we have produced our own training programs on videotape. We expect to continue improv- ing the quality of our fire and ambulance training. At the end of one year, we are happy to report that the new aerial ladder truck is everything that we had hoped for. Its performance at fires has been outstanding. In addition it is reliable with low maintenance costs. Our fleet of equipment is in very good shape. Immediate plans are for scheduled routine replacement of the ambulance in 1985. AMBULANCE CALLS 1977 - 1984 1100 1000 2800 900 2600 Ak 800 2400 700 2200 2000 600 '77 '78 '79 80 181 '82 '83 '84 56 Services The result is a streamlined organization with increased supervision at the lower officer levels. It is our belief that this change will carry us into the next decade with an excellent organizational structure providing a high level of fire protection services to the community. Training and Equipment. Improved training has been an ongoing commitment for the department. This year the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy provided an instructional methodology course to improve our officers' teaching skills. A follow -up course is planned for early next year so that we may track our training methods with those used by the state acad- emy. We have also acquired video tape equipment for use with the array of training aids available. To a limited extent, we have produced our own training programs on videotape. We expect to continue improv- ing the quality of our fire and ambulance training. At the end of one year, we are happy to report that the new aerial ladder truck is everything that we had hoped for. Its performance at fires has been outstanding. In addition it is reliable with low maintenance costs. Our fleet of equipment is in very good shape. Immediate plans are for scheduled routine replacement of the ambulance in 1985. TOTAL CALLS 1977 - 1984 3000 2800 2600 Ak 2400 2200 2000 '77 '78 '79 80 181 '82 '83 '84 i L t 0. Fire L /R: Henri Fradette, Lawrence MacGillivray and James Catalano and Walter Hazardous Materials. Lexington, along with 34 other municipalities in the Route 128 circle, recently completed training and equipping a new regional hazardous materials support truck. Metrofire, our collective mutual aid organization, coordinated the project to help meet the need of coping with serious chemical accidents. The vehicle is made available by the Town of Wellesley, and is equipped by assess- ments to the member communities along with some private corporate donations. Key personnel were trained in its use by the State Fire Academy. Lexington now has 16 of its personnel ready to use the specialized equipment carried on this truck. This includes fully encapsulated entry suits, along with leak detection and mitigation equipment. The total value of the vehicle exceeds $50,000 and fills a need that every community has but none can afford on its own. The department is now serving as the lead town agen- cy in implementation of the "Right to Know Law." This state mandate requires that all communities provide employees with safety training on hazardous materials found in the workplace. Inventories have been completed to identify those items the town uses that are covered under the law. Material Safety Data Sheets that list the chemical properties and safety precautions for each substance are now being obtained. Industrial and Commercial Fire Safety. At the department's request, last year's town meeting adop- ted permissive legislation requiring that all new commercial and industrial buildings exceeding 7500 square feet be fully sprinkler equipped. This law will help us to reduce fire losses on these larger structures. Nationally there is increased reliance on sprinkler systems as a means of reducing the loss of life and property from fire. New sprinklers are even protecting residential properties in some of the more progressive areas of the country. We look with interest in this possiblility as Lexington's largest fire potential involves homes. 4 Fire Department Honor Guard. L /R: John Walsh, Officer -in- Charge; Arthur Raithel; Kenneth Tremblay; John McGrath; Byron Breda; Santiago Lasa. Home Safety. The department encourages every house- hold to install smoke detectors and test the detec- tor regularly following the manufacturer's recommen- dations. In addition each household member should plan two ways to escape if a fire occurs. Citizens are encouraged to contact the department if they would like further information on home fire safety. Personnel. Several long term employees retired during the year. Deputy Chief Henri Fradette, 35 years; Captain Lawrence MacGillivray, 35 years; Captain James Catalano, 33 years; Firefighter Walter Cunha, 28 years; and Firefighter Gerald Jones, 32 years. In addition, Firefighter William Whiting retired under the Heart Law after 21 years and Fire- fighter Alan Emery from a disabling injury after 21 years of service. The following people were promo- ted to the position of Captain, serving as the Shift Commander in charge of operations: Richard L. Sullivan, John F. Quinlan and Robert F. Walton, Jr. Promoted to Lieutenant were John F. Tobias, Edward Costello and Michael Fulton. Honor Guard. The Lexington Fire Department Honor Guard has completed its first year of service. This colorful unit was established by the firefighters to represent the department at parades, civic func- tions, and funerals of firefighters. Funding is provided by a combination of private, public, and individual sources. The unit serves to reflect the best traditions, pride, and professionalism of the local fire service. TOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES $1,566,581 TOTAL EXPENSES 122,635 CAPITAL EXPENSES 213,257 PER CAPITA COST 64.49 TOTAL PERSONNEL Full Time 62 Part Time 1 Services 57 Fire (SYNOPSIS: The year 1984 saw Fire Department personnel respon- ding to a total of 2,350 incidents. Calls for Emer- gency Medical Services numbered 938 with the ambu- lance transporting 711 persons to local hospitals. A multiple alarm fire on January 5th severely dam- aged a house at 33 Center Street. There were seven serious "working fires ". Losses to property as of December 31, 1984 are as follows: Value of property involved in fire $1,690,225 Loss paid on building and motor vehicles 234,837 Loss paid on contents 47,006 Types of Alarms: Total Calls 2,350 Boxes 567 Mutual Aid 74 Stills 771 Ambulance 938 Alarms Received Via: Central Station 73 85 17 Master Box 6 177 6 Passerby /Verbal 177 16 110 Radio 61 27 20 Street Box 30 65 0 Telephone 73 1,925 1 Box Alarm Responses: 2 Outside /Brush 181 Apartment 14 Misc. Buildings 16 Condominium 16 Miscellaneous 0 Dwellings 182 Nursing Care Facility 18 Filling Stations 1 Office Building 24 Garage 2 Outside Fires 14 Hospital 32 Recreation Facility 1 Hotel /Motel 28 Restaurant 0 Libraries /Museum 6 Rooming House 6 Manufacturing 21 School 42 Mercantile 20 Utility Property 0 ton fires, covered Lexington stations 16 times, Hazardous Materials 0 Mobile Property Use: Aircraft 0 Automobile 5 Motor Vehicle Accidents 7 Trailers 0 Trucks 1 Vans 11 Misc. 1 Causes of Alarms: Accidental 73 Miscellaneous 17 Act of Nature 6 Needless 6 Faulty Alarm System 177 Smoke Condition 110 Fire 61 Sprinkler Systems 20 Food on Stove 30 Suspected Arson 0 Malicious False Alarm 73 Needless 1 58 Services Still Alarms (Single fire company responses): Animal Rescue 0 Hazardous Materials 4 Assistance 20 Honest Intent 2 Automobile 62 Investigate Systems 35 Bomb Threat 4 Investigations 166 Bus Fire 1 Lockouts /Lockins 81 Burning Complaints 5 Needless 1 Dump 2 Outside /Brush 181 Dumpster 10 Property Protection 56 Edison Emergency 75 Truck Fire 13 False Still 10 Wash Down 14 Fire Mutual Aid: From Lexineton 74 Into Lexineton 72 Arlington 12 Arlington 13 Bedford 21 Bedford 8 Belmont 1 Belmont 1 Burlington 5 Burlington 1 Bedford Fire 7 Cambridge 1 Hanscom Air Base 1 Hanscom Air Base 1 Lincoln 6 Lincoln 5 Hanscom 1 Newton 1 Lincoln Fire 0 Somerville 1 Waltham 19 Waltham 35 Weston 1 Winchester 6 Winchester 2 Woburn 3 Woburn 2 During the year Lexington fire companies worked at fires in other municipalities three times, and covered other stations eight times. Apparatus responded to 63 line boxes. Mutual Aid fire companies responded to three Lexing- ton fires, covered Lexington stations 16 times, and answered 53 line boxes in Lexington. Ambulance Mutual Aid: From Lexington 12 Into Lexington 85 Arlington Fire 1 Arlington 5 Armstrong 0 Armstrong Ambulance 24 Bedford Fire 7 Bedford Fire 38 Belmont Fire 0 Belmont Fire 1 Burlington Fire 3 Burlington 7 Hanscom 1 Hanscom 1 Lincoln Fire 0 Lincoln Fire 9 Emerson Hospital Paramedics responded to 245 Lexing- ton incidents during the year. Permits Issued• Home Smoke Detector 461 Propane Storage 19 Oil Burners 124 Model Rockets 13 Blasting 33 Miscellaneous 21 i i 3 i C Board of Health: Promoting Health/ Preventing Disease control and guidelines for food service at church and social functions were published. Our set of brochures on mosquitoes /EEE was updated and re- published and an insect monograph series begun. Board of Health. L/R:James Lambie, Chairman; George Smith, HeaZth Director; DonaZd Goldmann; Mary Smith, Secretary; Howard Asarkof. 1984 was a year that brought change, transition and challenge to the Board of Health. In March, Michael S. Erdos, M.D. resigned after eight years of service to the town. His vacancy on the Board was filled by Donald A. Goldmann, M.D. In September, Linda Roemer, Ph.D. left the Board after completing her three year appointment. Her vacancy was filled by Lexington dentist, Howard B. Asarkof, D.D.S. While we regret the departure of these past associ- ates and wish them well in new endeavors, we also look forward to working with our new board members. In July, the position of intern /sanitarian was con- verted to that of permanent part -time sanitarian. Incumbent Deborah J. Halko was chosen to fill this position, allowing a degree of permanence in carry- ing out our wide ranging responsibilities. In the 1970's knowledge and awareness of health promotion and disease prevention grew significantly. This advance helped to reduce morbidity and mortal- ity throughout our country. The challenge of the 80's is to apply that knowledge in a multidiscipli- nary approach. Recombinant DNA Committee. Interest shown by local companies in entering the field of recombi- nant DNA technology prompted the Board of Health to appoint a citizen's committee to investigate this new area of scientific interest. At year's end the committee has completed its work by mak- ing recommendations to the Board of Health and preparing a draft set of regulations that may ultimately be adopted as a tool to regulate this rapidly progressing field of science /technology. A further report follows. - Board of Health Publications. The department staff developed two additional newsletters rela- ting to retail food service and swimming pool operations. In addition, brochures on cockroach Central Massachusetts Regional Milk Bank. In 1984 the board continued its association with Worcester's Hahnemann Hospital by serving as a drop -off center for nursing mothers participating in the mother's milk donation program. Donations were received from Lexington and the local envi- rons. Women interested in this program can con- tact Milk Bank Coordinator, Miriam Erickson, Worcester Hahnemann Hospital, 1- 617- 792 -8295. Reciprocal Staff Training Program. The depart- ment and the Environmental Health Services Sec- tion, U.S.A.F. Clinic Hanscom have newly joined to share common interests and training in the area of public and environmental health. Health Fair. While the idea of a health fair is not new, a different twist was added to this annual event. Jointly sponsored by Symmes- Choate Health Services and the Lexington Rotary Club, this year's health fair was held on a Sunday at Cary Hall. The new day and location seemed to revitalize the event as did the latest added feature -- foot screening by podiatrist, Dr. Arthur G. Swedlow. Participation was up and the new day seemed to be appreciated by.those who attended. - Mosquito Control. The budgetary responsibility for mosquito control was transferred to the Board of Health during this year. A full report follows. Court Involvement. In 1984 it was necessary for the department staff to initiate complaints, to appear in court by summons or to provide expert witness testimony, mostly due to housing and rubbish problems. Food Service Establishment Fires. The investiga- tion of fires in food service establishments became increasingly critical. Fires used to be evaluated solely on the basis of physical damage, such as smoke and water damage as well as loss of refrigeration. Today, with many new technical yardsticks, small fires have now become a special area of concern to the board, particularly due to food contamination dangers. - Vending Machine Inspections /Regulations. Food and beverage vending machine operation and inspec- tion has always been a specialized area for this department. Continuing this involvement, Health Director George Smith was appointed to the State Department of Public Health Advisory Committee for Food and Beverage Vending Regulations. - The "Right to Know" Law. On November 4, 1983, a law entitled "An Act Further Regulating the Protection of the Public Health" was passed. Commonly known as the "Right to Know" law, its Services 59 Board of Health Testing Smirming Water QuaZity. PooZ owner HaroZd Mi Nican matches Sanitarian Deborah HaZko at work. mechanism for providing and obtaining information affects both public and private employers. Full implementation and enforcement will require time and effort. The fire chief and the health direc- tor have been assigned duties under this law and will be working together in the months ahead. Preventive Health Programs, 1984 Food and Beverages. As always intensive food service sanitation inspections were carried out by the department staff. Emphasis was placed on personal hygiene practices as well as facilities sanitation. We had a particularly busy year with food and commodity recalls. A large block of time and investigative work were allocated to implementing the state - ordered elimination of food products contaminated with the pesticide ethylene dibromide (EDB). Throughout the year several order letters had to be issued and food handlers had to be excluded from the food service workplace due to communicable disease infection. Seven new food service establishments opened this year. Plans are presently being reviewed for several new establishments or renovation. Swimming and Bathing Places. Water has been well documented as a vehicle for disease transmission. Consequently the board places great emphasis on proper sanitation and safety practices at all types of public /semi - public bathing facilities. The department staff spent much time inspecting and upgrading community pools during 1984. Water samples and chemical tests were made at each location. Four pools were closed due to tempo- rary equipment malfunctions,. The 'Old Res" also came under close scrutiny throughout the year. Water quality was evaluated by weekly bacterial testing and remained good throughout the swimming season, providing season- al relief from the heat to many residents. Housing Inspections. The goal of housing inspec- tion remains constant - -to insure housing that is dry, warm, safe, clean and free from toxic sub- 60 Services stances or disease - carrying vectors such as in- sects and rodents. To be fit for habitation, hous- ing units must have adequate living space, light, water adequate plumbing and sanitary facilities as well as areas for food storage and preparation. Throughout the year a number of complaints rela- ting to housing were received and investigated. Prime areas of concern involved the use of asbes- tos insulation on heating systems, the use of urea formaldehyde foam insulation and the treat- ment of housing with termiticides to halt termite t and carpenter ant infestations. v; a, One house was condemned as unfit for human habi- tation and was later demolished. In January 1984 C new housing code revisions were promulgated. Added were specifications on asbestos and urea formaldehyde foam insulation. Rabies Vaccination Clinic. Our rabies clinic for dogs was continued with a change for 1984. For the first time a charge of $2.00 was assessed for each dog vaccinated. Our clinic assists in the control and erradication of rabies by prophylac- tic vaccination and is an important part of pre- ventive dog health. Residents who keep their immunizations current through our clinic should have no problem meeting the new 1984 requirement that rabies vaccination precede dog licensing. (See Animal Control report). All dog and cat owners should have their pets vaccinated against rabies since we continue to find rabies in our local bat population. Preventive Health Programs. The need for a good preventive health program has long been widely recognized. As part of this program, the town contracts with Visiting Nurse and Community Health, Inc. This contract provides for public health nurses to investigate reports of communi- cable diseases, to staff ongoing clinics and to attend specialized health immunization /screening clinics. The board also sponsors /co- sponsors along with service clubs or other community health agencies/ FZu CZinic. A visiting nurse give a shot. s 0 s a y L L v L Board of Health professionals a wide variety of screening clinics relating to sight, hearing and various diseases. Furthering the prevention concept is the use of vaccines and biologicals. The board, in concert with the state, provides a wide variety of biolo- gical supplies including vaccines and diagnostic test kits to Lexington physicians, nursing homes, industrial medical departments and the Metropoli- tan State Hospital to aid in disease prevention and /or diagnosis. Citizen Complaints. The department makes every effort to investigate all legitimate complaints. Follow -up action varies from the issuance of order letters to the seeking of court complaints. Board of Health Ad The Board of Health wishes to thank other town boards and operating departments for their helpful cooperation and assistance during the past year. Special thanks is due Captain Gary D. Gackstetter, SSgt. Jeffrey L. Stout and MSgt. Cecil Moore of the Environmental Health Services section, U.S.A.F. Clinic, Hanscom Field for their help in public health and mosquito control efforts in 1984. TOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES $71,871.00 TOTAL EXPENSES 8,000.00 TOTAL PERSONNEL Full Time 3 Sanitarian Part Time 1 Committee on Recombinant DNA Board of Health Advisory Committee on Recombinant DNA. L /R: George Smith, Health Director; James Lw7zbie, Board of Health Chairman; Diane Nosnik, Committee Chairman; James Quick; IcZaZ Hartman; Howard Asarkof; Donald Goldmann; Stephen Miller. See text below for names of other committee members absent. One of the scientific breakthroughs of the 1970's was development techniques to cut and splice the basic substance of all life forms called deoxyribo- nucleic acid (DNA). The collective scientific tech- niques of this process have become known as genetic engineering. This important scientific /technological revolution holds great promise for the future. This break- through, however, has also aroused criticism and sharp questioning. Over the past months several companies have informed the Board of Health of their interest in employing RDNA technology within Lexington. After some inves- tigation, the board appointed a nine - member Advisory Committee on recombinant DNA Technology consisting of residents with medical, scientific and lay back- grounds. At its initial meeting in April the committee elec- ted Diane Nosnik chairman and Margery Middleton, vice chairman. Other members included Donald A. Goldmann, M.D.; Stephen L. Miller, M.D.; Michael J. Moore, M.D.; James E. Quick, Ph.D.; Iclal Hartman, Ph.D. Health Director George A. Smith, Jr. and Health Department Sanitarian, Deborah J. Halko were appointed ex- officio members. The board's charge to the committee was to investi- gate matters relating to RDNA technology and to report those findings by the end of September. The committee set about its task vigorously, meeting weekly to discuss the process and to confer with various experts, both pro and con, in the field of RDNA technology. The committee completed its assignment on time and in October met with the board to present its find- ings. The committee deemed RDNA research technology could be suitably conducted in Lexington and further provided the board with a set of proposed regula- tions that could ultimately guide the use of the techniques in Lexington. Currently the board is reviewing the committee's findings as well as planning for a public hearing to gather input from all interested parties. Although the votes are not yet counted, the board has found the process of meeting the RDNA challenge fascinating and rewarding. Services 61 Board of Health/ Mosquito Control 1984: "Fight Those Bites!" Baited Light Trap For Mosquitoes. Bait is dry ice subliming carbon dioxide (CO2). Traps must be checked daily. TOTAL EXPENSES: $10,600.00 The 1984 Town Meeting approved an $10,600 appropria- tion for mosquito control under the Board of Health budget. This amount funded a board - supervised con- tract with the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project. Activities in 1984 consisted of adult and Mosquito Control Work on Munroe Brook to improve water flora. 62 Services r E v; U 0 c E r E v; v m 0 0 `o E larval mosquito surveillance, larval control, limi- ted adult mosquito control confined to the Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) risk period, water manage- ment and cooperation with the Lexington Board of Health to provide residents with relevant informa- tion on mosquitoes and EEE. For the third consecutive year EEE has been detected in Middlesex County. Wet weather usually increases the mosquito breeding. Spring brought above average rainfall and a large brood of late spring mosqui- toes. More moderate precipitation in summer brought a leveling off of mosquito arrivals. The project collected data regularly on adult and larval mosquito populations. Adult mosquitoes were trapped regularly at three locations around town using a baited light trap designed by the U.S. Public Health Service's Centers for Disease Control (see picture and caption on this page). The State Public Health Department grinds up the females of each collection pool and tests it for EEE virus and its predecessor Highland J. The information from these tests was used to guide the project adult and larval control effort as well as water management programs. Mosquito control combines several components to achieve a reduction of mosquitoes. The first, water management, eliminates unnecessary breeding areas by improving the drainage in or at the exit point of wetlands. Most of the small ditches which are tar- geted for improvement were constructed and main- tained in the past by farmers, but are no longer maintained by today's suburban homeowners. Water management includes removing blockages which have accumulated such as fallen trees, branches, sand and sediment as well as restoring the gradient to the waterways. Crews cleaned some 4,140 feet of ditches on the site of the new Pheasant Brook Estates subdi- vision, formerly known as the Green and White prop- erty between Maple and Woburn Streets. The second component, larval control, is directed at reducing large quantities of the immature stages of mosquitoes found breeding near residential areas. Munroe Brook, clearing work completed so stream runs unobstructed. r E v m 0 v 0 `o s 4 Board of Health Crews treated 47 acres of wetland in the spring and summer of 1984. During this period, the project began using two recently introduced biological pes- ticides: BTI (Bacillus Thuringiensis var. israelen- sis) a bacterial spore found naturally in soil which is used against mosquito larvae; and Arosurf, a veg- etable oil used when mosquito pupae are encountered. These produce effective control with little adverse environmental impact. A limited adult mosquito control program was conduc- ted with board approval during the EEE risk period of August and September 1984. The effort consisted of using a backpack mistblower on 106 acres of wet- land when mosquitoes were found resting in the day- time. A truck - mounted mistblower was used in the early morning hours at the town's recreational fields prior to the start of the school year. The project continued keeping residents of Lexington informed on matters relating to mosquitoes and EEE through constant contact with the board. Education- al efforts of the board include publication of the mosquito /EEE pamphlet series "Fight Those Bites ", a telephone "hot line ", timely updated messages on cable television and news releases in the local newspaper. Health Director George Smith, Lexington's delegated representative to the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Commission, was elected Commission Chairman at the June 20, 1984 meeting. Household Hazardous Waste: A Hazard to Waste TOTAL EXPENSES: $3,400.00 Today there is perhaps no more heated or confused controversy in health than that of chemical hazards in the home, workplace or the environment. Most households generate some toxic wastes. Many home, garden, automobile and craft products contain potentially hazardous components. If these products are not used or disposed of properly they can create health and environmental dangers. In 1982 the Town of Lexington in concert with the League of Women Voters began what has now become a well publicized waste - collection day - -on a Saturday in October. This program began in response to com- plaints and problems reported to the board. The increasing success of the collection is well docu- mented: 14 barrels in 1982, 24 barrels in 1983 and 33 barrels in 1984. Communities both in and outside Massachusetts have used the Lexington program as their model. In 1984 the collection was featured in the Journal of Environmental Health, Environmental Action, and Waste Age magazines. The project was also the sub- ject of a slide show developed by the Massachusetts League of Women Voters. Communicable Diseases Reported 1982 1983 1984 Animal Bites .................. 46 52 48 Chickenpox .................... 9 12 75 Gonorrhea ..................... 12 8 5 Hepatitis ..................... 1 3 1 Measles ....................... 0 1 0 Meningitis .................... 3 0 0 Salmonella .................... 15 11 10 Scarlet Fever ................. 1 0 1 Shigella Flexneri ............. 2 1 0 Strep throat .................. 17 22 9 Syphillis ..................... 1 1 0 Tuberculosis .................. 0 1 2 s m c `o E Household Hazardous Waste CoZZection Daze. We have found that this program continues to be a source of much interest to health and safety profes- sionals and environmentalists alike. With this small beginning solution to a very large and complex problem we hope that ultimately every ounce of house- hold hazardous waste will be kept out of our sewers, storm drains, and wetlands. The first step in the control of a communicable disease is its rapid identification followed by prompt notification of the local health authority by the medical profession. The above statistics repre- sent only those diseases reported to the Board of Health during the past three years. Reporting of these diseases is required by law and essential in order that appropriate control measures may be imple- mented should the situation warrant such action. Services 63 Board of Health Immunization Clinics 1016 1202 1196 Flu clinic -town employees..... 43 78 79 Flu clinic - chronically ill.... 32 19 23 Flu clinic -65+ years.......... 535 663 805 Pneumonia clinic -60+ years.... 24 0 0 Rabies clinic for dogs........ 382 442 289 Diagnostic Clinics 282 300 252 Glaucoma eye screening *....... 282 300 252 During 1984 the Board of Health co- sponsored a Health Fair with Choate - Symmes Hospitals - some 252 people participated in a variety of diagnostic screenings. * Glaucoma eye screening is conducted by the Lexington Lion's Club and sponsored by the Lexington Board of Health. Environmental Statistics 704 741 711 Day care centers - kitchens.. 14 12 15 Day care centers - lead paint 4 3 4 Food service estab.- kitchens 112 109 223 Mobile food servers.......... 12 14 14 Temporary food service....... 63 71 75 Environmental Statistics 1982 1983 1984 Theatres ....................... 0 2 3 Housing Inspections............ 21 25 28 Structures condemned /demolished 3 0 0 rehabilitated....... 3 0 0 Summer Day Camps ............... 4 6 6 Migrant Labor Camps............ 4 4 4 Police Lock- up ................. 2 2 2 Occupied buildings ............. 33 41 61 Lead paint inspections......... 10 8 12 Insufficient or no heat........ 32 32 22 Nursing Home inspections....... 8 10 10 Rest Home inspections.......... 2 2 2 Public, semi - public pools and 30 35 41 the "Old Res " ............... 115 131 142 Asbestos ....................... 0 12 38 Environmental Samples Collected 279 350 622 Milk samples collected /analyzed. 31 21 25 Pool water samples bacterial 41 31 28 analyses..... 240 273 293 Pool water samples chemical 117 117 124 analyses..... 100 120 240 Drinking water chemical analyses 3 4 4 Bacterial swab testing.......... 40 23 25 Food samples collected/analyzed.- 41 33 35 64 Services Complaints & Nuisances 620 733 709 Environmental complaints: Air pollution ................ 15 22 25 Water pollution .............. 41 31 28 Noise pollution .............. 6 6 8 Epidemiological investigations: 117 117 124 Food borne ................... 25 31 32 Water borne .................. 25 18 21 Food service establishments: 19 18 16 Restaurants .................. 38 42 41 Markets ...................... 41 28 25 Drainage (water, sewage) ........ 32 35 35 Housing complaints .............. 38 33 35 Garbage, rubbish complaints..... 148 141 126 Rodents ......................... 30 35 41 Sewage disposal ................. 30 28 22 Food, milk & drinking water..... 57 82 71 Mosquitoes & biting insects..... 86 122 103 Swimming pools .................. 8 12 16 Drugs and devices ............... 0 38 41 Smoking in restaurants.......... 1 8 8 Insect infestations ............. 20 21 31 Licenses & Permits 598 598 626 Animal permits (including poultry) 44 37 36 Burial permits .................... 95 125 143 Installers /disposal works......... 8 7 7 Food establishment permits........ 117 117 124 Mobile food servers ............... 7 10 4 Funeral Directors licenses........ 4 3 3 Market registrations .............. 19 18 16 Milk License - dealer's ............. 9 9 9 Milk License - store ................ 76 71 73 Milk License - vehicle .............. 4 4 4 Motel License ..................... 3 3 3 Nursing Home certification........ 5 5 4 Portable toilet permit............ 2 1 4 Recreation Camp permit............ 2 2 2 Rubbish disposal permit........... 31 31 25 Sewage disposal permit............ 15 10 14 Swimming pools (to operate) ....... 20 20 20 Wading pools ...................... 8 8 8 Whirlpools ........................ 1 1 1 Septic tank installation: repair ......................... 5 2 2 new ............................ 0 1 3 Syringe permits ................... 1 2 1 Trailer permits (temporary) ....... 4 0 0 Frozen desserts ................... 6 6 5 Catering permits .................. 5 7 8 Temporary food permits............ 67 72 73 Jacuzzi whirlpool permit.......... 1 1 1 Methyl alcohol license............ 35 25 26 Rest home certification........... 4 4 1 Z E cr. c c r a Board of Health Visiting Nurse & Community Health The following services were performed by personnel of the Visiting Nurse & Community Health Services behalf of the Health Department and in accordance with the General Laws: Clinics Pneumococcal clinic .............. 1 0 0 on Influenza clinic ................. 2 2 1 Elderly clinics .................. 47 48 59 Rabies clinic .................... 1 1 1 Total Visits 239 219 223 Maternity ........................ 0 1 3 Newborn .......................... 7 2 9 Premature........................ 2 0 0 Elderly Health Promotion......... 221 207 205 Communicable Disease ............. 4 5 6 Tuberculosis follow- up........... 5 4 0 Mr. Melvin Tapper, Facility Director of Metropolitan State Hospital and Mr. Stephen Wright, Steward are Special Agents to issue permits at the hospital. James W. Lambie, Chairman Donald A. Goldmann, M.D. Howard B. Asarkof, D.D.S. Animal Control: Pets /People... Regulation /Education TOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES $17,500.00 TOTAL EXPENSES (appropriated) 6,650.00 TOTAL PERSONNEL Full Time 1 Part Time 1 Paws at the Pound. Dog Officer Bob DaZrymple helps a pet find a new home. � During 1984 the Animal Control Department continued to carry out its regulatory, policy and enforcement activities. It was also a year of change and adjust- ment with the appointment of a new Animal Control Officer, Robert E. Dalrymple and the promulgation of new state laws that affected both dog owners and the activities of the department. Animal Control. The department is small, staffed by a full time dog officer and part time assistant. The staff is responsible for enforcing local and state dog control laws. Administrative support is provided by the Health Department staff. The Health Director, in his capacity as Leash Law Administra- tor, oversees field and administrative operations. Along with statutory authority to deal with dog problems, the field staff is responsible for a myri- ad of activities -- quarantining biting animals, operating and maintaining the animal shelter, insur- ing that all dogs are properly licensed and vaccina- ted, investigating and disposing of hundreds of citizen complaints, approving animal permits, as well as participating in court actions. The animal control officer acts independently or in concert with the police department, the Massachu- setts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Ani- mals or the State Department of Animal Health/ Fisheries and Wildlife. Highlights of 1984. As a new employee, the animal control officer had to work hard to provide continu- ity of operation. One way was to assist residents with many of the unusual problems brought about by resident /wildlife confrontations. This was an espe- cially busy year involving raccoons, snapping tur- tles, skunks, red fox, a porcupine, possum and deer. • Time was spent working with the Board of Selectmen in the administration of dog hearings which are held at resident requests to arbitrate difficult dog problems. Services 65 Animal Control • Time was spent working with the Red Acre Hear- ing Dog Farm in Stow, where dogs are trained to serve the deaf, without the benefit of a spoken command. In 1984 we placed an additional dog in this valuable program. Upon completion of extensive training this dog will be certified as a "Hearing - Ear -Dog" ready to supplement a future owner's sound- less world. a A new law was passed this year requiring dog owners to vaccinate their dogs against rabies prior to obtaining their annual dog licenses. Needless to say, it took extra effort to implement this new procedure, sometimes confusing and frustrating for all concerned. • Once again the threat of Eastern Equine Ence- phalitis placed added reaponsibility on the animal control officer. Contact had to be made with horse owners to insure that their horses were vaccinated against EEE. • New state laws were passed in 1984 that spelled out more clearly what humane methods of disposition are available to dog control programs and how they must be implemented. We were fortunate in 1984 that a large number of unclaimed or unwanted dogs were placed in new homes. • Our new animal control officer was accepted to attend the University of New Hampshire's Thompson School of Applied Science 1984 training session in all aspects of dog and animal control. e Last, but by no means least, it is important to remind residents that there is a leash law and 1982 1983 1984 Licensed Canine ................ 2705 2658 2570 Dogs Immunized at Rabies Clinic 567 382 289 Animal Bites 46 52 48 Canine ...................... 40 47 45 Feline ...................... 3 3 2 Other ....................... 3 2 1 InsDection of Livestock Horses ...................... 51 49 35 Beef Cattle ................. 12 11 4 Goats ....................... 16 16 19 Deer ........................ 6 5 8 Barns and facilities........, 35 35 30 Poultry ..................... 19 19 40 Canine Data 168 172 173 Violations ..................... 38 301 553 Leash Law Violations........ 38 12 245 Unlicensed Dog Violations... - 242 308 Complaints of violations filed 42 27 27 in Concord District Court...... 9 47 350 66 Services that every effort is made to enforce the law. In order to succeed, however, it takes the cooperation of each and every dog owner. The following outlines the service charges and court fines associated with the dog laws: IMPOUNDMENT FEES: $25.00 per dog - first offense $50.00 per dog - each subsequent offense during the calendar year BOARD PER DAY: Dogs apprehended "at large" $3.00 per dog Dogs not claimed within 7 days $5.00 per dog (from date of impoundment) COURT FINES: In addition to the above town- assessed service charges, dog owners may be subject to court appearances and fines. These court fines are as follows: First Offense Dismissal on appearance Second Offense $25.00 Third Offense $30.00 Fourth and subsequent offenses $50.00 In summary, 1984 brought tightened regulations for the licensing, vaccination and disposition of pet animals. We hope to see more compliance and less call for court action in the coming year. The department wishes to thank the police department and other agencies and officials for their help and assistance in the past year. 1982 1983 1984 Complaints 1122 1024 1202 Dogs biting or menacing.... 44 49 53 Pack of dogs ............... 3 4 5 Dog hearing in accordance with Chapter 140......... 10 7 5 Lost or stray dogs......... 341 438 250 Dogs picked up and redeemed at shelter ............... 168 172 173 Dogs killed by cars........ 17 22 10 Dogs cared for at kennel... 262 252 245 Dogs released to Humane Society .................. 42 27 27 Dogs adopted ............... 52 53 39 Dogs to Red Acre Hearing Dog Center ............... - - 1 Various other animal complaints ............... 48 George A. Smith, Jr. Leash Law Administrator Bob E. Dalrymple Animal Control Officer c s 3 c c `o a Recreation Scores Capitally Recreation Committee. L /R: Judy MarshaZZ; Leo McSweeney; Joan HaZverson, Recreation Director; CaroZyn WiZson, Chairman; Robert Eby. Absent: Sam NabZo. TOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES $116,671 TOTAL EXPENSES 19,400 PERSONNEL Full Time 2 Part Time 1100 REIMBURSEMENT TO GENERAL FUND Program income $89,984 Revolving fund 3,981 Total $93,965 Despite difficulties securing personnel for many programs, the Recreation Department has enjoyed a successful and busy year. The programs at the pool and reservoir were well attended; several fields were improved; and the three capital projects approved by the 1984 Town Meeting have all been completed. Accomplishments with Capital Funds. The Adams playground (soccer field) in East Lexington was graded and seeded. Although the work is completed, the field will not be used for organized soccer until 1986 to ensure that the grass cover is firmly established. The problems at the Clarke Junior High School tennis courts have been corrected. The posts have been reset, the fence repaired and courts resurfaced and relined. Haley and Aldrich, the engineering firm chosen to make the geotechnical study of the Lincoln Street recreational site, has submitted their report. Fol- lowing review of the report by the Recreation Commit tee and the Department of Public Works (DPW), recom- mendations will be made to the 1985 Town Meeting. c F The committee and DPW work together to maintain and o improve our existing recreational facilities. This P past year new players' benches were installed at the center fields 1, 2, and 4. The cracks on the bas- ketball courts at the center playground were filled and the courts resurfaced and lined. Thanks to the y generosity of the Lions Club, the varsity baseball e field (field 1) was newly sodded. The DPW has put c new clay on the base path and the area beyond third base was brought up to grade. Work has also been done on ballfields 1 and 2 at Harrington School. Service to the Disabled. An increasing awareness of recreational needs for the physically and mentally disabled has been prompted by activities of the Human Services Committee and federal legislation. Special needs program offerings have expanded. A group called the Sing Along Singers has emerged and involves disabled adults and adult volunteers from the community. It is modeled after the Sing Along Chorus program for special junior and senior high students and their peers. In addition to having weekly practices, the group visits local nursing homes to conduct sing along programs, has sung with a Senior Citizen Chorus, participated in a fundrais- ing recital, and entertained family and friends at a holiday party and a group picnic. The "Trip Program," coordinated through LABB at Lexington High School offers young adults a variety of opportunities from theatre and sight seeing to dining and dancing. An instructional swim program was available during the summer at the town pool. Tennis instruction and creative dance classes were also offered but cancelled due to low enrollment. The department provided some financial assistance for seven children who attended day camp programs in neighboring communities. Test Borinqs at LincoZn Street FieZd. Life Quality 67 Recreation A survey on housing and recreation for special needs residents was sent out by the human services and recreation staffs. Thirty -four local families responded with 21 residents showing interest in recreational programs. Members of the recreation committee and staff together with human service professionals met with interested parents during November to discuss the recreational needs of their children. The committee hopes to work with these parents and other interested residents as they attempt to develop additional programs for this segment of our community. Waterfront Report. Swimming is one of the largest parts of the summer recreation program. Sheer num- bers of town residents using the town pool and res- ervoir underscore this fact. Schedules and instruc- tions at the two facilities have been developed in response to demand for public swim time at the pool. Stricter guard qualifications were established by the director and approved by the full committee. Although these standards may have discouraged some applicants, guard skill levels are now better defined and personnel awareness of responsibilities raised. Staff was involved in inservice training throughout the swim season. New programs introduced at the pool this season met with much success. Aquasize, an exercise class done in the water was well received by both swimming and non - swimming adults. Adults also had the opportuni- ty to take diving lessons. The classes produced six new adult divers. A six - session course of parent/ toddler swim instruction was also very popular. Use of the pool by local adults in general continues to increase and can be noted especially during adult lap swim. Increased emphasis has been given to les- sons and recreational swimming for the handicapped and disabled. By unanimous committee vote, swim tag fees were raised for the 1984 season (adults from $12 to $15 Swimming Instruction at the Center PooZ Complex. 68 Life Quality SaZe of Swim Tags gets off to a brisk start in Lexington Center during Chamber of Commerce "Discovery Day ", MemoriaZ Day weekend. and family from $36 to $40). While held to a mini- mum the increase was necessary to respond to rising maintenance and personnel costs. Evidently town swimming is still affordable, as the number of fami- lies purchasing swim tags was not significantly different from past years. However, adult tags now outnumber the children's tags, following the demo- graphic trends of recent years. r m m U 0 `o r CL Ongoing programs, such as Red Cross swim lessons for all age groups and the summer swim team continued to generate enthusiasm from both parents and youngsters. What's New? New programs constantly are being developed while older programs are re- evaluated and changed or discontinued. A wrestling clinic taught by Lexington High School teacher Tony Porter intro- duced 15 youngsters ages nine and older to the sport this summer. This innovation augments school acti- vities as there is no wrestling team except at the high school. The Earth Club program, under the direction of Fran Ludwig, expanded its offerings to include science and nature - related activities for preschoolers. The demand for structured activities for preschool- ers continues to increase. This summer, a tot lot program met two mornings a week at the center play- c ground and offered crafts, story telling and games. c i c Through the cooperation of the School Department, c this department continued to conduct a drop -in cen- ter for preschoolers and their parents at the high a school two mornings a week. A third day, financed by the Preschool PTA, was added during the winter and spring. c c t Recreation Planning. A Master Plan for Open Space and Recreation was prepared this year. This report < was an update of the original recreation master plan o written in 1976. Preparation of the plan involved a a review of the past eight years' accomplishments and definition of goals and priorities to 1990. c k C C C f C C f Recreation c c k -1 y C_ x y v Fees Reimbursements Revolving Fund Total *anticipated FEES Programs Swim Programs Summer 84 Tags Guest Fees Lessons General Swim Pool General Swim Res Tennis Summer 84 Youth Lessons Youth Tournament Sign -in Reservations Tennis Booth Adult Tournament 1981 $63,757 2,985 729 1982 $64,293 2,870 1,182 1983 $93,126 2,087 4,321 Length Staff Attendance Staff Cost 6002 3 -3 week sessions 93 days 40 590.5 /day $46,235.14 86 days 244 /day 14,674.50 1984 $89,298 *2,978 3,981 $96,257 Income* $56,173.50 9,278.23 5,996.00 8 weeks 3 322 1,033.44 2,010.00 1 week 3 8 -- 8.00 14 weeks 3 698 547.65 531.00 633 -- 749.70 16 weeks 3 - - -- 1,743.38 -- 3 weekends _ 33 82.50 Life Quality 69 Recreation Adult Programs # of Part. Income Expenses Net Special Needs Camp Scholarship Adult Gym 114 days 2.5 80 /day 4,295.97 7045.65 AM Jogging 110 days 1 17.5 /day 627.58 919.75 Volleyball 44 days 1 23 /day 462.02 1026.05 Summer Basketball League 5 weeks 1 190 428.40 400.00 Coed League Softball 15 weeks office 280 -- 140.00 Ballfield Reservations 26 weeks office 368 ind. 2,262.00 reservations Youth Programs Preschool Movement 26 days 3 139 /week 2,392.36 -- Grade 1 - 4 Sports 15 days 6 35 /week 1,129.66 -- Grade 5 & 6 Sports 15 days 5 26 /week 1,233.13 -- Grade 4 - 6 Gymnastics 15 days 6 22 /week 1,101.86 -- Junior High Sports 10 days 4 24 /week 785.76 -- Pepsi Hot -Shot 1 day 3 53 42.90 -- Fall Soccer Clinic 7 days 9 66 498.41 330.00 Miscellaneous -- office -- -- 22.10 Sing Along Chorus 36 days 2 17 /week 2,120.50 1,435.00 Special Needs Activity Group 21 days 2 15 /trip 3,364.78 888.65 Special Needs Camp Scholarship 8 weeks -- 7 820.00 -- Summer Tot Lot 13 days 1 15 /day 157.95 -- Track Meet 1 day 8 90 89.54 -- Trip Chaperones 16 trips 2 782 841.03 Revolving Fund 89,298.13 *Income - based on calendar year; staff costs /attendance based on program season REIMBURSEMENTS - July 1, 1983 - June 30, 1984 Programs # of Part. Income Expenses Net Special Needs Camp Scholarship 3 0.00 365.00 365.00 Sing -a -Long Chorus 17 /week 1,324.00 2,313.12 989.12 Trip Group 15 /trip 965.10 3,767.43 2,802.33 Administration 3,046.50 3,162.50 - 116.00 1800.00 $5,956.45 Less 50% $2,978.23 REVOLVING FUND, July 1, 1983 - June 30, 1984 1982 -3 Program Summary Income Expenses Balance Preschool Drop -in Center 479.09 620.00 - 140.91 Clinics 4,373.00 1,026.47 3,346.53 Classes 15,323.70 103652.50 4,671.20 Miscellaneous 1,107.95 1,169.88 - 61.93 Trips 3,046.50 3,162.50 - 116.00 $24,330.25 $16,631.35 $7,698.89 Less Encumbrances $3,718.37 Total Returned to E & D $3,980.52 70 Life Quality Celebrations Committee: Traditions Continued c c i e c c c c c y c f C nom. No Patriots Day Is Complete Without Lexington's First Motorized Fire Engine (1911), owned by the Lexington Historical Society. Riders seem no worse for the rain,.but the curbside crowd near Cary Library are under hats and umbrellas. Patriots Day weekend was opened on Sunday April 15th by the enactment of the British retreat from Concord This is conducted every other year by the Massachu- setts Council of Minutemen and Militia and British regiments from New England, New York, Ohio, Maryland and Virginia. There was a minutemen encampment at Minuteman Technical School starting Friday consis- ting of 115 tents of British and 50 tents of Coloni- als. This was open to the public on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. This operation was headed by Brig. General John Vann of Arlington for the Coloni- als and Col. Fred Wahl of White Plains, New York for the British. In spite of heavy rain an enthusiastic audience greeted the "retreating" participants at Hastings Park and Tower Park. More downpour greeted Patriots Day April 16, at 5:30 a.m., but the intrepid patriots including Martin Gilman and many helpful young people started the day off by ringing the bells in the Old Belfrey, joined by many town church bells. At 5:45 a.m. the minutemen and the 10th Regiment of Foote met again on the common. As usual, it was a colorful and realistic re- enactment. The Youth Parade scheduled to step off at 7:30 a.m. was cancelled by very heavy rain. This was to be led by Chief Marshall Jeff Wolk, President of Lex- ington High School senior class, with his aides Tom Papademetriou, Chris Verner, Brian Roemer; 1st Divi- sion Marshall Hannah Kilson and aides Mark Friedman, Aaron Pressman, Kevin Splaine; 2nd Division Marshall c -cc v, 3 a a c `c r a Steve Marlin and aides Dan Nye, Susan Farris, Debbie Hodin, all of Lexington High School Class of 1984. The Youth Recognition Award went to sister and br er Sharon and Jim Hayes at the Pancake Breakfast. Pancake Breakfast was served by Rotary Club at the Church of the Redeemer and at St. Brigid's and by the DeMolay at Masonic Hall. At 10:00 a.m, about 500 participants ran in the Lions Club Road Race. The Lexington Minutemen escorted the Daughters of the American Revolution in their observances at Revolutionary Monument and British Consul General David Burns to the Old Burying Ground to decorate the grave of the British soldier. At noontime, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen Margery Battin and representatives of minutemen greeted Paul Revere and William Dawes at the monu- ment; and at Adams School, Cornelilus P. Cronin and his associates judged the floats depicting the 1984 theme "Preserve Your Heritage." Youth Division 1st Prize - Christian Center 2nd Prize - Cub Scout Pack 11120 Honorable Mention - DeMolay Civic Division 1st Prize - Lodge of Elks 112204 Commercial 1st Prize - Wilson Farms Inc. 2nd Prize - Minute Man Repair Due to extremely bad weather the afternoon parade was cut by about 40 percent. However, at 2 p.m. the parade stepped off, led by Chief Marshall Richard P. Crogan, Jr., S /Sgt. USMCR and Chief of Staff William Dailey, USNR. The parade consisted of marching bands, both military and civilian, drum corps and marching units and floats. The committee thanks the following sponsors whose generous cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce helped present this parade: Arlex, Bartlett Lee Insurance Agency, Battle Green Inn, Bellino's, C & W Transportation, Chamber of Commerce, Collaborative Town Celebrations Committee. L/R standing: Winston (Pat) Flynn; Paul Jenkins, Marion Snow, Raymond Flynn, Vice Chairman. Seated: Frances MaZZett, Recording Secretary; William Fitzgerald, Chairman; C. Jean Coates. Absent: Karen Gaughan, Robert Jackson. Life Quality 71 Town Celebrations Lexington Minutemen InstaZZ A New Captain, CharZes Price, in September. Research Inc., Elks, Stanley Hill Post 1138, Knights of Columbus, Leader Federal, Lexington Alarm, Lex- ington Realty, Lexington Savings Bank, Lexington Toyota, Lions Club, Mals, Michelson Shoe, Nolan Norton, Steve Owren- Century 21, the Pennywise Shop- per, Raytheon, Root -a- Matic, Shawmut County Bank, Sons of Italy and Wilson Farms. Memorial Day, May 28. Services were held at West - view Cemetery, Munroe Cemetery, Colonial Cemetery and the Battle Green. Among those taking part: Chief Marshall Cornelius P. Cronin, Fire Department Honor Guard, High School Band, Selectmen, Lexington Minutemen Honor Guard, Girl and Cub Scouts, Minute- m man Tech., youth groups and clergy. Veterans Day November 12. The parade was led by o Chief Marshall Charles J. Sullivan, VFW Chaplain, U and his aides, Ernest White, Walter Cunha, Jerome Garrity and Warren Hawkins. Others participating included the Charles J. Shutt Color Guard, Watertown Marine Corps League, Fire Department Honor Guard, High School Band, Lexington Minutemen, Air Force Jr., ROTC from Minuteman Tech, Elks marching detail. o During ceremonies at the Green, A Prisoner of War/ Missing in Action flag was raised. a On May 17 the committee sponsored a concert at Cary Hall by the Air Force Academy Concert Band. On October 12, the committee participated in a ceremony at which World War II veterans who served on the aircraft carrier "Lexington" presented the town with memorabilia from the ship and conducted a wreath - laying ceremony on the Green. The committee wishes to thank the selectmen, the Lexington Minutemen, High School Band and other organizations and citizens who helped carry on the traditions. Cary Lecture Scores With TV Personality The Cary Lecture Series was established over SO years ago by the wills of Elizabeth Cary Farnum and Susanna E. Cary to provide free educational programs for Lexington residents. With a wealth of competing activities, the Cary lectures must be selected carefully and publicized widely to attract substantial audiences. During the first half of 1984 three programs were presented: March 10 - Faberge; Jewels for a Czar - lecture and slides. May 26 - Danny Sloan Dance Company - contemporary dance. June 9 - Concord Band - concert band presentation. Although attendees agreed these programs were worth- while and enjoyable, they did not fill Cary Hall. To start the fall Cary Lecture Series with a filled hall, a well -known figure was selected: TV's Dick Flavin, who discussed "Election Year Follies." The timely and humerous topic brought roars of laughter and appreciation from the large audience. Other performances scheduled for the season: Ramon de los Reyes - Spanish Dance Company. Studebaker Mime Company. Suggestions for future programs are always welcome and should be directed to any committee member. 72 Life Quality EZection HoopZa came to Cary HaZZ via TV personaZ- ity Dick FZavin in a late October Cary Lecture. L u 3 a v LL 0 `o a L L v y 3 a a c `o L a Historic Districts: Details Can Create An Image Historic Districts Commission. L/R seated: John R Gilson, Clerk. Standing: Albert Pitt; Mary Nye; R Wallace, Walter Pierce. The Lexington Historic Districts Commission, respon- sible for reviewing plans for construction, demoli- tion, exterior renovations, color changes and signs in the four Historic Districts, had a busy year, even though no major new projects had to be evalua- ted. A large part of the commission's work dealt with signs and awnings for commercial properties in the center. In reviewing these proposals, the commis- sion's aim has been to encourage recognition of the original architectural characteristics of the vari- ous buildings and to discourage designs that seek to cover up or significantly change the building facades. One commercial structure that continued to occupy the attention of the commission was the Lexington Square building, whose owners requested a number of signs as retail space was rented. In this instance, the work all fell within an overall design scheme for signs and lights integrated with the architec- ture for the building and approved earlier by the commission. The commission believes that this total approach, also evident in the Giroux Building, con- tributes to a more appropriate setting for the his- torical buildings and open spaces of Lexington Center. The largest renovation project to come before the commission was the Muzzey Junior High School conver- yan; Stephen Cripps; John Davies, Chairman; Barbara Oland Greeley; Linda McAulay, Secretary. Absent: Ann sion to residential condominiums. The architect and developer of this building have adopted the proce- dure of appearing before the commission presenting details and design features as they evolve. Thus the commissioners have had the opportunity to become better acquainted with a design than they would at a single hearing and are able to make more informed judgements. The commission encourages all appli- cants to discuss needs and desires with the board informally before the formal hearing. In addition to the work in Lexington center, several applicants for residential renovations, new colors and material changes on buildings in the residential parts of the districts appeared before the commis- sion. These improvements contribute to the appro- priate character of the four contiguous historic districts that form the spine of Lexington from the East Village to Hastings Park. The year also saw the resignation of commission secretary S. Lawrence Whipple, whose detailed know- ledge of architectural history in general and Lexington history in particular will be greatly missed, and of associate commissioner Richard S. Morehouse whose sound architectural judgement was enormously helpful to his fellow commissioners. They were replaced by commissioner Linda J. McAulay, who moved from associate to full commissioner and was elected secretary, and by associate commission- ers Walter S. Pierce and Albert T. Pitt. Life Quality 73 Battle Green Guides Thrive on History No matter how many or few tourists arrive on the Lexington Green each summer, the Battle Green Guides are there to greet them and tell the story of the Battle of Lexington, April 19, 1775. TeUing Tourists About EarZy BuiZdings Around the Green. BattZe Green Guide Lynn Harris. a F m S c i c 0 c k c L f c e 0 `o a At the nearby Visitors Center, the Chamber of Commerce shows a registration of 77,667, down from the unusually large 90,000+ of 1983, but more typi- cal of other recent years. The number of new guides for 1984 was a record - breaking group of 13, three girls and ten boys. Nine senior guides renewed their permits. Each new guide passed written and oral examinations before receiving their permits from the Board of Selectmen. Instructions and examinations for new guides were given by Director of Guides, Cornelius P. Cronin, and senior guide, Arthur Slade, Jr. The annual free tours for Lexington residents were given on August 8th and 22nd and were well attended. Applications for new guides, over 14 years of age, are available at the Visitors Center. Historian Lawrence Whipple Awarded White Hat S. Lawrence Whipple received the 1984 Lions Club White Hat Award. A pelting rainstorm caused cancel- lation of the traditional Patriot's Day morning parade so an informal presentation was made in Mr. Whipple's living room by Ben Sharples, President of the Lions Club. In a more impressive ceremony, the formal presentation was made at the April 25 Town Meeting. Larry Whipple is perhaps best known as archivist for the Lexington Historical Society. He has succeeded to the role Edwin Worthen had as the citizen with the most comprehensive knowledge of Lexington his- tory. In addition to his day -to -day duties he pre- pares for each annual meeting of the society a suc- cinct statement of the year's happenings. Done with wry humor, it is always well received and leaves a legacy for future historians. As guardian of the town's historic past, he has for 15 years been a member of the Historic District Commission, five years as an associate commissioner and ten years as a commissioner. For 30 years he has been a member of the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society. An accomplished painter, he has served as chairman of the society's painters guild, and has been a member of the woodworkers, metalworkers and gourmet guilds. Add to that a two -year stint as the society's president. He writes for the Lexington Minute -man knowledgable critiques of the exhibitions staged by the society. They reflect his training as a journalist and cultural values he acquired as a graduate of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. He is a trustee of the Isaac Harris Cary Educational Fund, corporator of Dana House and a member of the Garrity House Committee. 74 Life Quality In addition Larry taught tennis for twenty years, has been president of the Lexington Tennis Club and c a i a� 5 c 0 m c J c c c c 0 0 a White Hat in 1955 teamed with Roland Robbins to win the men's doubles championship. The title "1984 Man of the Year" understates his contribution to Lexington's well- being. He earned that title for many years of quiet, constructive and selfless service. Others who earned the White Hat award since incep- tion of the program in 1954 are: Edwin B. Worthen 1954 Albert Burnham 1955 John Garrity 1956 Rev. Harold T. Handley 1957 William E. Maloney 1958 Dr. Fred S. Piper 1959 Thomas Grindle 1960 William Roger Greeley 1961 Albert G. Frothingham 1962 Margaret Keefe 1963 Eleanor B. Litchfield 1964 Rev. Msgr. George W. Casey 1965 Joseph 0. Rooney 1966 Donald E. Nickerson 1967 Alan G. Adams 1968 Dr. Winthrop H. Harrington 1969 Michael Vidette, Sr. 1970 Louis A. Tropeano 1971 George W. Emery 1972 Louis A. Zehner 1973 Irving H. Mabee 1974 Richard A. Michelson 1975 Ruth Morey 1976 Levi Burnell 1977 Donald Gillespie 1978 William Fitzgerald 1979 Roland B. Greeley 1980 Dr. Mary Perry 1981 George P. Wadsworth 1982 Cornelius P. Cronin 1983 Historians Take Stock of Houses and Homes Historical Commission. L/R seated: Roland Gubisch, Chairman; Bebe Fallick. Standing: David Kelland, Martin GiZman. On May 1, 1984, the Lexington Historical Commission completed a comprehensive Cultural Resources Inven- tory of the town. The $8,000 study, funded half by the Massachusetts Historical Commission and half by the Trustees of Public Trusts, included over 700 structures and sites both within and outside Lexington's three historical districts. Architectural and social history research for the inventory was conducted under contract by local experts Anne Grady and Nancy Seasholes, with assis- tance from Lexington Historical Society's archivist S. Lawrence Whipple. The original inventory docu- ments are now on file with the Massachusetts Histor- ical Commission in Boston. Copies of the inventory (which runs to seven bound volumes!) will shortly be available to the public at the Town Office Building, and Lexington Historical Society (Hancock - Clarke House) by appointment and at Cary Memorial Library, main branch, during normal hours. A number of preservation reocmmendations are being studied as a result of this inventory, not the least of which is to include more structures! Residents who are aware of the architectural or social signi- ficance of their homes and who find their homes not Z yet listed, should contact the commission. Other recommendations include: 3 - National Register nominations for several a o structures and areas; i- town adoption of a demolition delay ordinance; - development of revolving funds for preservation; - publication of a book on Lexington architecture. The commission also collects reference information on architectural styles, preservation technology and financial benefits for historic preservation. It is the starting point for those seeking National Regis- ter nomination for their buildings or neighborhoods. It submits opinions and recommendations to other town boards and committees on topics of architectur- al or historic concern. Questions and comments are welcome, and may be directed to any of the present members. Monthly public meetings are held in the Town Office Building. Note: A picture of one of Lexington's historicaZ houses, unfortunateZy no Zonger existing, appears on page 77 in the PZanning Board report. Life Quality 75 Planning Board Wins Three Zoning Amendments Planning Board studies South Lexington. L /R: Stephen Cripps; Karsten Sorenson; EZizabeth FZemings; Judith Uhrig; Jacquelyn Smith, Chairman; Arlene Davidson, Assistant PZanner; Robert Bowyer, Planning Director. Lexington has attracted so many proposals for new parking while increasing the demand for it. To office buildings that the Planning Board must help maintain an economically healthy center, there must the town take steps to maintain balance between be an adequate supply of parking, particularly for residential neighborhoods and commercial areas. Our retail stores that face competition from nearby town has become a significant employment center: shopping malls. the number of persons employed by businesses and government located here increased from 4,854 in 1967 The zoning amendment adopted was not seen as a solu- to 18,200 persons in 1982. Employment is projected tion to the parking problem; it was designed to Pre- to reach 25,300 persons by 1995. The 1980 Federal vent the situation from becoming worse. The center census showed there were 29,400 people living in parking program needs two other approaches: effec- town. The dramatic increase in the number of per- tive management to obtain the most effective utili- sons working in Lexington has strained the town's zation of the existing parking supply and construc- street network and its parking in the center. tion to add new spaces. Three major zoning amendments, submitted by the board addressed growth issues and were approved by town meeting in 1984. In the Office and Research Park (CR) zoning dis- trict, located off Spring Street and Hayden Avenue and off Marrett Road west of Route 128, a growth management technique called "floor area ratio" (FAR) was adopted. This provision will enable the town to determine the maximum floor area that can be built on a lot. The former zoning provision permitted essentially unregulated development in the CR district. The floor area ratio technique is designed to achieve a balance between the amount of commercial develop- ment and the traffic carrying capacity of streets in the area. FAR is also designed to achieve a pattern of commercial development that is compatible with the residential character of the town and residen- tial neighborhoods that CR districts abut. In Lexington center, the growth management technique adopted requires developers of new floor space to provide off - street parking spaces. The requirement that developers construct off- street parking spaces has been in effect in all other zoning districts in the town for many years; it now applies in the center as well. Providing new off - street parking spaces to service new growth had become a problem in Lexington center for two reasons: (1) New buildings or additions were being constructed either without any or with insufficient off - street parking; and (2) some structures were replacing existing parking spaces. These reduced the supply of off - street 76 Environment The third major amendment to the Zoning By -Law was the creation of a new section on off - street parking and loading. This is the first of what the board anticipates will be a series of comprehensive revi- sions to modernize various sections of the Zoning By -Law. The amendment includes an improved set of parking demand factors which determines the number of parking spaces a developer must provide. It also includes in the Zoning By -Law for the first time specific standards for screening and landscaping parking lots. Steps Toward the Comprehensive Plan The first draft of a housing needs analysis - -an important segment of the Comprehensive Plan- -was completed. A Housing Needs Advisory Committee pro- vided the groundwork for this draft. Members of this committee were: Eleanor Klauminzer, chairman, Sherry Edmonds, Joel Adler, Tina Dirks, Frank Parsons, William Hays, Ruth Nablo, Arturo Gutierrez, David Kravetz, William Spencer, Eric Clark, Ester Lobell (resigned 10/84). There has been little activity on the Comprehensive Plan since the 1960's. Due to the size of the project and a small staff, the project will be stretched over several years. The oft - postponed South Lexington planning program is moving forward with support from the Town Manag- er's budget to allow the assistant planner to work exclusively on this program two days a week. The major work completed to date is the identification of parcels in South Lexington that are susceptable to development pressures. Upon completion of the L t h 3 0 `o L a a c c c c 'X 0 r a Planning Board An EarZy Captain Parker House, from an oZd woodcut in the archives of the Lexington HistoricaZ Society. Foundation of this house was unearthed in early 1960's water Zine excavation beneath Spring Street near Concord Avenue. South Lexington planning program, and after a series of public meetings to get citizen input, the board will determine positions on the most appropriate type and intensity of development, or non- develop- ment, for each of those parcels. Hanscom Area Traffic Planning Board member Judith Uhrig served as repre- sentative on the Hanscom Area Traffic Study (HATS) Committee, which this year completed a study of traffic problems in towns surrounding Hanscom Field -- Bedford, Concord, Lincoln, and Lexington. The study con- cluded that the growth of commercial development and employment in these and other nearby towns has been and is projected to be so great that even if all the traffic improvements proposed to date were made, by 1995 the level of congestion would be comparable to the level of congestion expe- rienced in 1983. The study points out the impor- tance of the North Lexington traffic improvements proposed by the town for Hartwell Avenue, Bedford Street and Maguire Road, and the upgrading of Route 2 west of Route 128 to expressway standards. The intertown cooperation will be continued through the Hanscom Area Traffic Committee comprised of one selectman, one planning board member and one member - at -large from each of the four towns. The purpose of the committee is to promote traffic improvements, measures to balance growth and traffic flow, and provide for exchange of information about traffic among the four towns. Subdivision Activity The Board had one of its busiest years in some time handling subdivision plans. Definitive Subdivision Plans Approved: Pheasant Brook Estates, between Woburn and Maple Streets - -65 lots. Farmington Rise, off Bow Street - -21 lots. The Hamptons, off Concord Avenue near Waltham Street - -7 lots Definitive Subdivision Plans Disapproved: The Xerox Corporation, 191 Spring Street Preliminary Subdivision Plans Approved: None Preliminary Subdivision Plans Disapproved: Land off James Street The Xerox Corporation, 191 Spring Street Members, Staff Stephen Cripps was elected to the Board in March, succeeding Laura Nichols who did not seek reelection. Jacquelyn Smith served as Chairman all year. Assistant Planner Jehanne Arslan, who had principal responsibilities for the housing analysis and the South Lexington study, resigned in April; Arlene Davidson replaced her in June. Fence Viewers Working Within Boundaries It is the duty of the fence viewers to advise the Selectmen when a town boundary line is involved and when an abutting owner has encroached on town land or built an illegal fence. Fence viewers also have an advisory relationship in line fence disputes between neighbors. If irreconcilable differences occur, the dispute would then be settled by legal action. Fences may be of stone, wood, iron, woven wire or hedge. There are no restrictions as to color or as to whether the fence faces in or out. However, there are some basic requirements: the fence must be kept in repair and it must not encroach on an abutter's land. A fence six feet or more in height cannot be erected without a building permit. The two fence viewers are appointed by the Board of Selectmen for one -year terms. They follow the laws of the General Court of Massachusetts as recorded under Section C. 49 "Fence Viewers." Environment 77 Appeals Board Spotlights Three Problem Areas Board of Appeals. L/R seated: Eric Clarke, Associate; Anne ScigZiano; Robert Gary; Thomas TayZor, Chair- man; EveZyn Cole, Administrative CZerk; CZarence Turner. Standing: Associates William Hays, Susan Beck, Mary MiZey. Absent: NataZie Riffin, Vice Chairman; Associates John McWeeney, Robert Whitman. As the Special Permit Granting Authority (SPGA) dealing with special permits, variances, and ap- peals, the Board of Appeals met an average of twice a month during 1984, usually on the second and fourth Thursdays, and acted upon some 120 petitions. During the course of the year, it became apparent that the Board was receiving an increased number of appeals seeking approval of insufficient yard or setback requirements. Many of these are the result of original surveying errors that went unnoticed during the history of mortgage title searches and /or were, for the most part, unintentionally compounded by the addition of what then became non - complying structural changes. Certified plot plans, although not required in the past, would have been an asset to the petitioner, to the building commissioner, and to the board. Until the time when certified plot plans are submitted with all petitions, this type of problem will continue to confront the board. Another type of problem has also surfaced with increasing frequency: the failure on the part of property owners to obtain building permits for structural changes. The most common reasons given are a misunderstanding between the property owner and the office of the building commissioner, or that an out -of -town contractor has said a building permit is not necessary. The board attempts to judge each case on its own merit and to find justification for non - compliance; however, in some cases it has had no 78 Environment choice but to deny the petition, a decision that can be very costly and unsatisfactory to the petitioner. A third area of increased deliberation during the year has focused on the granting of variances. The board considers topography, shape of lot, soil conditions and hardship to the property owner resulting from denial, but deliberates each petition on its own merits. A major concern is the possible impact of its decision on the neighborhood. Thomas G. Taylor was elected to a second term as chairman, and Natalie Riffin, vice - chairman, was appointed to a second five -year term. Newly ap- pointed associate members are Susan Beck, Mary Miley, and William Scouler. L L V 3 Z v LL c `o L a Board of Appeals 1984 record of decisions listed in the order in which hearings were held. Decisions may be subject to conditions. For details please see decisions on file with Lexington's Town Clerk. January 1. 959 Waltham St., Lexington Lodge of Elks. Special Permit granted to allow parking of six trailers, Nov. 1 to April 30, for the distribu- tion of telephone books. 2. 2317 Massachusetts Ave., Michael & Estelle Rizzo. Variance of dimensional controls granted to allow steps to remain as located. 3. North Corner Lot, Piper Road and Waltham St., Herman E. Erikson. Request for variance of ZBL lot area requirement denied. 4. 750 Marrett Rd., Nolan Norton & Co., Inc. Special Permits granted to construct office building and maintain sign. 5. 36 Percy Rd., Arlene E. Way. Special Permit granted for continued use of garage as located. 6. 8 Carriage Dr., Allen Batzinger. Variance of dimensional controls granted for boatport. 7. 73 Grassland St., Barbara & Ronald DeMille. Variance of dimensional controls granted to allow less than required side yard for stairs. 8. 38 Adams St., George S. Redick. Request for Special Permit for commercial greenhouse and retail nursery denied. 9. 93 Hancock St., Lexington Gardens. Special Permit granted until 2/12/86 to store and sell nursery supplementary items; also permission to be open three Sundays before Christmas in 1984 and 1985. 10. 92 -100 Hayden Ave., Mortimer B. Zuckerman et al and Boston Properties. Request for modification of 1965 SP granted to allow labs for research in addition to offices in original (Burroughs) building. 11. 92 -100 Hayden Ave., Mortimer B. Zuckerman et al. Special Permit granted for an additional build- ing for office and research park purposes. 12. 92 -100 Hayden Ave., Mortimer B. Zuckerman et al. Variance granted to vary minimum width of parking aisles from 24 to 20 feet. February 13. 22 Phinney Rd., William G. & Barbara A. Marley. Special Permit granted for swimming pool. 14. 10 Pleasant St., Wilson Farm, Inc. Special Permit granted for roadside stand and sale of Christmas trees (expires 3/6/86). 15. 329 Massachusetts Ave., David F. Eagle, KEMM Management & Development Co. Special Permits granted for gasoline filling service station and a sign. 16. 7 Whittier Rd., Michael & Anita Chow. Special Permit granted for swimming pool. 17. 2 Springdale Rd., Joseph & Rita Maggiore. Request for Special Permit to allow cabana to remain as located withdrawn. 18. 20 Worthen Rd., Shawmut County Bank, N.A. Special Permit granted to expand bank into adjacent 1,000 sq. ft. area. 19. 440 Bedford St., Lexington Chalet, Inc. Special Permit (SPS) granted for addition. 20. 420 Bedford St., Frederick Pilecki, F.P. Kitchen, Inc. Special Permit to provide food service to tenants and employees in building granted. 21. 2 Pinewood St., William E. & Bernadette M. Jaros. Request for Variance to construct a garage was denied. 22. 14 Trotting Horse Dr., Gerald & Nina Holton. Request for Variance to allow garage to remain as located was granted. April 23. 10 Theresa Ave., David F. & Meeijih L. Sun. Special Permit granted to allow house to remain as located. 24. Vacant lot next to 81 -83 Bow St., David J. Santosuosso. Variance granted to build a house with a front yard setback of 20 feet. 25. 20 Worthen Rd., Shawmut Bank. Special Permit granted for two internally illuminated wall signs. 26. 1 Meriam St., Zim -Mac Inc. Special Permit granted to operate a restaurant. 27. 1749 Massachusetts Ave., J & J Ice Cream of Lexington. Special Permit granted for take out and fast food service at Steve's Ice Cream. 28. 397 Lowell St., William Kelley. Special Permit request for fast food and take out by Emack & Bolio's Ice Cream Store was withdrawn. 29. 10 Tower Rd., Edwin B. & Myrtle Y. Cox. Special Permit granted to allow garage to remain as it has been located since 1931. Environment 79 Board of Appeals 30. 49 Fletcher Ave., Longley Development Corp. Variance granted to allow single - family house to remain as located. 31. 30 Hayes Lane, Longley Development Corp. Variance granted to allow single - family house to remain as located. 32. 6 Myrna Rd., Judie Gianturco. Special Permit granted to allow house and pool to remain as located. 33. 231 Bedford St., Carmen & Annette Lombardo. Request for Variance to allow parking, in conjunction with a hairdresser's salon, on residential land was scheduled for a hearing Petitioners withdrew petition. 34. 84 Maple St., Allan & Shirley Thenen. Special Permit granted to allow garage to remain as located. May 35. 9 Paddock Lane, Arthur & Arlene Ansin. Variance granted to designate Paddock Lane as frontage street instead of Marrett Road. 36. 6 Albemarle Ave., Kenneth Virgile & Helene Mayer. Special Permit granted to allow house to remain as located. 37. 6 Albemarle Ave., Kenneth Virgile & Helene Mayer. Variance granted to allow an addition. 38. 1721 Massachusetts Ave., Alexander T. Castiello Bakery, Inc. Special Permit granted for bakery and sale of food to be taken out or eaten on premises. 39. 294 Woburn St., Mary C. Pedrotti. Special Permit granted for swimming pool. 40. 110 Hartwell Ave., Hartwood Limited Partnership, Julian Bussgang. Special Permit granted for office and research building (SPS). 41. 537 Lowell St., Hugh M. Leichtman. Special Permit granted to use remodeled barn for living quarters until May 18, 1985. 42. 307 Wood St., James V. Cosgrove. Special Permits granted to operate roadside stand, sell Christmas trees, and use a standing sign. 43. 33 Center St., Kenneth A. & Beverly A. Mills. Special Permit granted to install a pool. 44. 195 Woburn St., Elaine Paul. Special Permit granted to allow a shed & pool house to remain as located on property. 45. 12 Glen Rd., Fleming M. Fox. Variance granted for an addition to the house. 80 Environment 46. 65 Cliffe Ave., Mary T. Brennan. Request for Variance denied (insufficient side yard). 47. 34 Cary Ave., Thomas C. & Mildred Bartee. Variance granted for addition. 48. 53 Simonds Rd., Malcolm & Victoria Blier. Special Permit granted to allow garage to remain as located. 49. 53 Simonds Rd., Malcolm & Victoria Blier. Variance granted for deck. June 50. 44 Bartlett Ave., John & Theresa Avery. Special Permit granted for swimming pool. 51. 12 Wheeler Rd., Syed Nuruzzaman. Variance granted for foyer and steps. 52. 16 Bridle Path, Catherine Steiner - Adair. Special Permit granted for office in home. 53. 323 Marrett Rd., Dunkin' Donut Shop. Special Permit granted for illuminated wall signs. 54. 52 Lowell St., Rosina Busa. Special Permit granted for roadside stand and sale of Christmas trees (expires 1/15/85). 55. 5 Grove St., G.H. and Anne C. Joshi. Request for Variance denied. 56. 12 Estabrook Rd., Richard R. MacKenzie. Special Permit granted for swimming pool. 57. 1 Conestoga Rd.,Thomas & Regina Henneberry. Special Permit granted for swimming pool. 58. 8 Tufts Rd.,Robert S. & Priscilla P. Welsh. Special Permit granted for swimming pool. 59. 973 Concord Turnpike, James McLaughlin. Special Permit granted for roadside stand (expires 6/28/86). 60. 6 Sherburne Rd., Fine Homes Realty, Inc. Petition for relief from stop work notice issued by Building Commissioner withdrawn. August 61. 1749 Massachusetts Ave., J & J Ice Cream (Steve's). Request to remain open until 12 midnight granted. 62. 92 -100 Hayden Ave., Sprague Electric Co. Special Permit granted for standing sign. 63. 700 Waltham St. (formerly 31 Allen St.), John P. Carroll. Special Permit granted to allow cars to be picked up and kept on premises (expires 7/18/87). Board of Appeals 64. 9 Ward St., Frank Ccmpangone. Appeal from decision of Building Commissioner. Board voted to uphold decision of Building Commissioner. 65. 10 Maguire Rd., Itek Corp. requested Special Permit (SPS) to allow four additions. No decision. Hearing rescheduled for Sept. 27. 66. 10 Maguire Rd., Itek Corp. requested Variance of the height of one of its proposed additions. No decision. Hearing rescheduled. 67. 6 Albemarle Ave., Kenneth Virgile & Helene Mayer. Request granted to modify wording of 5/10/84 decision. Addition will be no closer to rear lot line than existing building. 68. 38 Somerset Rd., Frederick J. Stoddard, M.D. Request for Special Permit for use of portion of his residence as office denied. 69. 748 Waltham St., Manuel G. Rose, Jr. Special Permit granted to operate shop for light repairs to vehicles and to perform ornamental welding (expires August 23, 1985). 70. 23 Charles St., Alice Adams. Request denied for Variance to complete garage with side yard setback of 2.8 feet. 71. 66 Cary Ave., Paul M. Tedro. Request denied for Variance to construct garage with side yard setback of two feet. 72. 6 Harbell St., Robert F. Foley. Request for Variance to enclose a portion of deck, which is 5.6 feet from side lot line, denied. 73. 29 Webb St., Mark Czerwinski. Request for Variance to replace open porch, which is too close to a lot line, with new enclosed screened veranda, denied. 74. 6 Sherburne Rd., Planning Board. Appeal to revoke building permit, issued by Building Commissioner for foundation, withdrawn. 75. 6 Sherburne Rd., Planning Board. Appeal to revoke building permit, issued by Building Commissioner, for construction of single family house, withdrawn. September 76. 7 Patterson Rd., Juan A. Gorospe. Special Permit granted for swimming pool. 77. 67 Grant St., Eileen Collins. Request for Variance to enclose deck denied. 78. 55 Massachusetts Ave., Berman's Market, Inc. Special Permit granted for addition. 79. 238 Wood St., Lincoln Lab (MIT). Special Permit granted for enlargement of non - conforming use, by adding five modular buildings for offices. 80. 141 Spring St., Raytheon Co. Special Permit granted to construct a gate house. 81. 131 Spring St., Raytheon Co. The Board granted an amendment to a special permit to allow expansion of a parking lot. 82. 6 Sherburne Rd., Frederick E. & Ellen J. Wallach, Jerry & Maxine Wasserman, Robert L. Lyon & John A. & Theresa R. Tarule. Appeal by neighbors to the Board from a decision by the Building Commissioner in issuing building permit to Fine Homes Realty, Inc. to construct a house at 6 Sherburne Rd. The Board upheld the action of the Building Commissioner. 83. 6 Sherburne Rd., Planning Board. Appeal by Planning Board to Board of Appeals from decision by Building Commissioner in issuing a building permit to Fine Homes Realty, Inc. for construction of a residence at 6 Sherburne Rd. The Board upheld the action of the Building Commissioner. 84. 6 Sherburne Rd., Planning Board. Appeal by Planning Board to Board from a decision by Building Commissioner in failing to revoke a building permit issued to Fine Homes Realty, Inc. for construction of a residence at 6 Sherburne Rd. Decision: The action of the Building Commissioner in issuing the permit was proper. 85. 17 Depot Sq., Church & Cote'. Special Permit granted for a sign. 86. 121 Hartwell Ave., Varian Associates. Special Permit granted for storage building. 87. 49 Robbins Rd., Philip Dunbar. Variance granted to allow a second level addition to a legal non - conforming dwelling. 88. 68 Farmcrest Ave., Raymond M.& Regina L. Carberry. Hearing held on request for Variance to complete construction of expanded front entryway. Request granted to hold new hearing with new evidence on October 25. 89. 10 Maguire Rd., Itek Corp. Request made for Special Permit (SPS) to allow additions. Hearing continued to October 25. 90. 10 Maguire Rd., Itek Corp. Variance requested re. height of an addition. Hearing continued to October 25. 91. 39 Lincoln St., Estate of Louise M. Lunder. Special Permit granted for continued use of single family residence as located on lot. 92. 6 Whittier Rd., Donald E. Parent & Patricia C. Byrnes - Parent. Special Permit granted for continued use of single family residence as located on lot. Environment 81 Board of Appeals 93. 351 -363 Massachusetts Ave., S. Richard Bram. Special Permit granted for standing sign. 94. 35 Bedford St., American Health Care, Inc. Special Permit granted for standing sign. 95. 7 Carmel Circle, Tien -Yu -Tsui. Variance granted for a garage. 96. 30 Woodpark Circle, Martin & Lenna Stiglitz. Variance granted for an addition. n-i.,,,- 97. 364 Waltham St., R.T. Fitzsimmons & Margaret M. Benson. Special Permit granted to convert single family dwelling to two - family. 98. 396 Waltham St., Mobil Oil Corp. Special Permit granted for sign. 99. 92 -100 Hayden Ave., Trustees of 92 Hayden Ave. Special Permit granted for a sign. 100. 39 Bedford St., Hodgdon -Noyes Gulf, Inc. Special Permit granted for automotive sales and service uses. 101. 39 Bedford St., Hodgdon -Noyes Gulf, Inc. Special Permit granted for signs,. 102. 94 Hartwell Ave., Alfred P. Tropeano. Special Permit (SPS) granted for construction and operation of a restaurant. 103. 68 Farmcrest Ave., Raymond M. & Regina L. Carberry. Variance granted to complete construction of an entryway. 104. 1666 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington Square Tr. Special Permit granted for standing sign. 105. 265 Lowell St., Fairlawn Nursing Home, Inc. Special Permit granted for standing sign. 106. 10 Maguire Rd., Itek Corp. Special Permit (SPS) granted to allow additions. 107. 10 Maguire Rd., Itek Corp. Variance granted to allow maximum height of "M" wing to be 59 feet. 108. 10 Maguire Rd., Itek Corp. Special Permit granted to reserve area for future parking required for new building additions. November 109. 10 Colony Rd., Leonard J. Colwell & Marjorie D. Weerts. Special Permit granted for continued use of garage as located. 110. 1265 Massachusetts Ave., Seasons Four, Inc. Special Permit granted for 1984 & 1985 holiday season, to allow sale of Christmas trees; also Special Permit for longer weekday hours. 82 Environment 111. 189 Massachusetts Ave., Sheila Robinson. Special Permit request for illumination of a wall sign was denied. 112. 81 Hancock St., Jacquelin & Jeffrey Weinstock. Special Permit granted for continued use of house and garage as located on property. 113. 81 Hancock St., Jacquelin & Jeffrey Weinstock. Variance granted for an addition. 114. 2 Burns Rd., Jan N. & Eva S. Jonas. Special Permit granted for continued use of buildings as located on property. 115. 373 Massachusetts Ave., Sunshine Lexington, Inc. Special Permit granted for take out food service at Sunshine Food Mart. 116. 80 Westview St., John A. Rizzo. Request for Special Permit made for use of trailer for administrative offices by Photo Marketing Service. Petitioner did not appear at hearing. Hearing continued to 1/10/85. 117. 9 Locust Ave., Fred & Victoria Rothbaum. Variance granted for family room addition. 118. 225 Waltham St. (Lot B), Moore Homes, Inc. Special Permit requested to convert single family residence into a two family. Request to continue hearing to 1/10/85 was granted. 119. 153 North St., Amalia G. Samoylenko. Request for Special Permit to construct five (5) congregate living facilities was denied. 120. 1403 Massachusetts Ave., Adams - Russell Cable Services Lexington. Special Permit granted for use of Monroe School Building as tele- vision studio (coeterminus with Selectmen's lease of building). 121. 11 Scott Rd., Kerrie Realty Trust. Variance granted to allow house to remain as located. 122. 46 Bedford St., Battle Green Service Center, Inc. A request to add a commercial car wash at this gasoline service station was denied. 123. 150 East St., Doran Greenhouses, Inc. Special Permits granted to continue operation of roadside stand and nursery and to sell Christmas trees (expiration date 12/31/86). Building/ inspection: Ever Upward? TOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES $102,963 cluding a new restaurant on Hartwell Avenue. Build - TOTAL EXPENSES 4,400 ing permits for new residences also rose largely due TOTAL PERSONNEL Full Time 4 to the former Muzzey School conversion to 71 condo - Part Time 2 miniums. Last year we reported that all Lexington construc- tion activities were up, higher than the national statistics for the second straight year. This year is another topper with some statistical variations (see opposite page for details). The graph below shows a sharp rise in value of new construction. Most of this increase is due to the ten new commercial structures started in 1984, in- Building Permit Activity goo 800 700 800 500 400 300 '77 '78 '79 '80 '81 '82 '83 '84 PART I For 1985 we foresee the continuation of five alread approved and started residential subdivisions and the start of four new residential subdivisions. We also will be processing the accessory apartment applications that arrived shortly before the end of 1984 (a deadline) initiating enforcement procedures for owners of unregistered units in violation of th accessory apartment By -Law. Construction Valuation in $ Millions 50 40 30 20 10 '77 178 '79 '80 '81 '82 '83 '84 BUILDTNG /INSPECTION DEPARTMENT 1984 Annual Report * All construction categories not included ** Actual construction valuation is higher * ** Muzzey School conversion to 71 condominiums * * ** Includes 44 condominiums * * * ** This figure reflects an individual permit system, rather than the combination permits we now use PART II - More explicit breakdown of building permits New units - TOTAL PERMIT ACTIVITY Reported value of Single Multi Additions/ Wood /Coal Year* Bldg. Elec. Plbg /Gas /Mech all construction ** Family Family Alterations Stoves 1984 774 831 647 $43,375,847 47 1 * ** 587 78 1983 748 718 618 14,603,888 80 * * ** 1 531 73 1982 730 718 571 13,633,155 27 - 432 111 1981 774 730 590 26,820,154 17 25 502 138 1980 780 645 946 * * * ** 15,451,716 32 35 527 181 * All construction categories not included ** Actual construction valuation is higher * ** Muzzey School conversion to 71 condominiums * * ** Includes 44 condominiums * * * ** This figure reflects an individual permit system, rather than the combination permits we now use PART II - More explicit breakdown of building permits New units - Residential 118 New units - Commercial 10 Additions - Residential 200 Additions - Commercial 3 Roofing and Siding 122 Repairs and alterations 232 Stoves and fireplaces 78 Swimming pools 8 Solar systems 14 Environment 83 Conservation Commission Handles Record Load Conservation Commission. L/R seated: Francis Smith; John Oberteuffer; David Williams, Chairman; JoeZ AdZer. Standing: Ruth Williams; Bebe Fallick, Secretary; Angela Frick; Joyce Miller, Vice Chair- man; CharZes Wyman, Conservation Administrator. Record construction levels, Pine Meadows Golf Course, and the arrival of several new faces were the dominant events of 1984 for the Conservation Commission. The building boom in Lexington meant a record number of applications to the commission for permits under state and local wetland protection laws. The most ambitious and controversial project was Pheasant Brook Estates on the "Green and White" land between Maple Street and Woburn Streets. After a year of discussions and several well- attended public hearings, the commission eventually approved a scaled -down version that includes permanent con- servation restrictions on all of the site's major wetlands. Only four applications were denied this year and no decisions were appealed, demonstrating that developers have come a long way in under- stand- ing what the law requires and accepting the re- straints it places on land development. Projects on which hearings were held in 1984 are: Sellars /Concord Ave.* Lincoln Hill /Jean Rd. Itek /Maguire Rd. Pheasant Brook /Maple and Woburn Sts. Countryside Bible Chapel /Lowell St. Tropeano /Hartwell Ave. Farmington Rise /Bow St. Countryside Estates /Ingleside Rd. Raytheon /Spring St. Carpenter /Pleasant St. Cormier /North Emerson Rd.* St. Pierre /North Emerson Rd. Levine /Turning Mill Rd. Korean Methodist Church /Concord Ave. Samoylenko /North St. Phelan /Grassland St.* Gutierrez /Hartwell Ave. Pheasant Brook /Woburn St. (two of four lots denied) *denied Pine Meadows Golf Course was the principal focus of the commission's efforts to preserve town open space in 1984. In May a town meeting proposal to purchase the course and lease it back to the current owners was defeated on two separate occasions, the first by only a single vote. Efforts were made through the summer and fall to structure a more acceptable pack- 84 Environment age and a special town meeting was called for late November. Unfortunately, the article had to be postponed when the owners and the town could not reach an agreement. Other acquisitions during the year included several conservation restrictions or fee interests donated to the town in conjunction = with development on Hartwell Avenue, Munroe Meadows, 3 n and Bow Street. The town's five -year Open Space and Recreation Plan LL 2 was approved with commendations by the state in aNovember, paving the way for continued financial assistance from the state on open space acquisition. Land management activities on town conservation lands continued with the valuable assistance of the Department of Public Works and numerous volunteers. The Stewardship Program, under which interested volunteers "adopt" local conservation parcels, con- tinues to prove its success in stretching the dol- lars available for conservation land management through volunteer help in monitoring, planning, and maintenance. Boy Scouts took on trail improvement projects at Whipple Hill and Paint Mine. Several hundred people took part in the series of spring and fall conservation walks led by volunteer stewards. Farming activities in the town continue to be pro- moted by the commission. Local farmers leased 22 acres of conservation land in 1984 at a yearly fee of $30 per acre. These leases contribute to the preservation of the commercial farming tradition in town. Sixty -five community gardeners also leased 20 -foot square plots of conservation land at Dunback Meadow, Idylwilde Farm, and Shaker Glen. The commission. also saw the departure of some old friends and arrival of new faces. Two commission- ers, Jack Eddison and Charles Price, resigned to take on other duties in town, and were replaced by Joyce Miller and Joel Adler. Conservation Director W. Clifford Prentiss departed in March after ten years of outstanding service to the town, and was replaced by Charles Wyman, who arrived from North Carolina in July. Bebe Fallick took over secretar- ial duties for the commission in September, replac- ing Ann Mullen, who resigned in June. Conservation v Above: Open Space And Recreation Plan of 1984 officiaZZy pre- sented by editor Erna Greene to Char'Zes Wyman soon after he became Conservation Administrator. Right: A FaZZ Walk at Whipple HiZZ, jointZy sponsored by the conservation commissions of ArZ- ington, Lexington and Winchester, attracted families from neighbor - ing and other communities. v r BeZow: A Katandin Woods WaZk, guided by Stewardship Committee member Steven Husbands (R). c X Note: A cumulative list of all oconservation lands, including all c major easements and conservation- restricted areas, as well as costs and reimbursements, appears on the r next page. a c a i 3 C_ Z C O C k Y J Y a O C 0 c 0 0 `o E Environment 85 Conservation Summary 1964 -1984 Year(s) Reimbursements Net Cost Voted /Given Acres Total Cost Federal State to Town TOTAL LAND ACQUISITION 1001.3 $3,266,636 $335,406 $1,199,031 $1,732,199 Concord Avenue Area '71 25.7 102,890 - - -- 49,534 53,356 Whipple Hill '63'66- 7'74'77* 150.0 142,489 47,487 35,020 59,982* Willard's Woods Expansion '64'66'67'79* 36.2 116,786 32,906 17,997 65,883* Dunback Meadow '65- 6'72'77 -8- 9'80 *11 165.3 374,147 87,100 87,050 199,997 *11 West Farm '66'76'77* 11.7 53,000 - - -- 12,100 40,900* Meagherville '66'77 *11 40.± gift /transfer - - -- - - -- - - -- Simonds Brook South '68'70'79 20.7 49,028 19,014 12,006 18,008 Lower Vine Brook /Pinard Woods '68- 9'75'78 -9'81* 80.8 339,235 42,069 147,200 149,966* Hayden Woods '69'77 -8'81* 78.9 152,598 68,304 38,540 45,754* Juniper Hill '70'72'7411 26.8 120,413 - - -- 56,872 63,54111 Simonds Brook North '70'76 - 7'8211 57.7 291,736 38,526 131,600 121,610 Hastings Sanctuary '71 1.7 6,000 - - -- - - -- 6,000 Burlington Strip '71'77* 8.6 106,097 - - -- - - -- 106,097 Waltham Street Farms '72'76 -7 *11 41.5 300,450 - - -- 154,225 146,225 *11 Upper Vine Brook '72'75 -6 25.7 121,443 - - -- 55,803 65,640 Metropolitan State Hospital '7311 6.2 gift - - -- - - -- - - -- Shaker Glen '73 16.8 85,636 - - -- 41,143 44,493 Liberty Heights '74* 5.5 9,596 - - -- 4,618 4,978 Great Meadow Expansion '74'82 1.9 3,857 - - -- - - -- 3,857 Paint Mine '75'77* 35.5 8,811 - - -- 2,000 6,811* Idylwilde '75 9.4 200,000 - - -- 100,000 100,000 N.Lexington Brook(Parker Meadow)'76'79'80 17.7 237,000 - - -- 60,000 177,000 Chiesa Farm '76 9.3 92,500 - - -- 46,125 46,375 Bowman Park Expansion '75 1.2 18,000 - - -- 9,000 9,000 Waltham Line (Swammin) '77* 12.0 transfer - - -- - - -- - - -- Cranberry Hill '77 24.6 73,929 - - -- 15,201 58,728 Katandin Wood '77 20.4 170,000 - - -- 85,000 85,000 Daisy Wilson 178 8.0 75,995 - - -- 37,997 37,998 Off Wood Street '78* 9.7 transfer - - -- - - -- - - -- Hammer Hill '79 .9 gift - - -- - - -- - - -- Tophet Swamp '80'81* 37.0 15,000 - - -- - - -- 15,000 Valley Road 182* 3.2 transfer - - -- - - -- - - -- Poor Farm '83* 10.7 transfer - - -- - - -- - - -- TOTAL EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS 57.31 21,111 (reimbursement unavailable) Easements (with pedestrian access) Potters Pond '80 15.21 gift Vine Brook '6911'74 3.7 9,961 Munroe Brook '7211 2.3 gift Jerry Cataldo Reservation '73 4.8 6,150 Johnson Farm '73 2.5 5,000 Whipple Hill '74 .2 gift Edison (Katandin & Cranberry Hill) '76'77 (26.4) License Daisy Wilson Land to Pinewood '7811 gift Upper Vinebrook 181 1.2 gift Tophet Swamp '81 5. gift Hartwell Place '82 5. gift Battleview '82 1. gift Conservation Restrictions Juniper Basin '70'7211 2.3 gift Munroe Brook (Village Circle & C & H) '7211 1.8 gift Shaker Glen '7311 .5 gift Pine Grove '7511 .5 gift Drummer Boy Green '7611 6.1 gift Curtin '7911 .4 gift Kiln Brook '7911 2.4 gift Smith '82 2.5 gift Agreement Reached -Not Yet Conveyed- 12/31/84 Acres Transaction Anticipated Jerry Cataldo Reservation 5.4 gift /fee Pheasant Brook Estates 5.2± gift /restriction and fee Off Hartwell Avenue 7.5 gift /restriction and easement Lower Vine Brook 17.7± gift /fee Smith 2.5 gift /restriction *All /part Town -owned transfer 11All /part gift 86 Environment C V s r v 3 a .c a Youth Commission: Working Together Is The Way Youth Commission. L/R seated on fZoor: Debbie Feinstein; JuZi Lee; Allison Rosen;IsobeZ White; Lynne Dockser. Seated: Susan Cohen; BiZZ Smith; Joseph Walsh; Barbara Page. Standing: Ron Marble; Jim CataZdo; Tom Porter; Nancy Barter, Chairman; Susan Locicero; Karen Rodnick; GaiZ Previte; Robert Sacco, Selectman Liaison; EmiZy Donovan. Absent: AduZt members John McGirr, Danny Murphy. The Youth Commission is an active and energetic group of young people and adults who enjoy working together to promote better communication between our town and its youth. Planning and participating in educational and community service programs together help adults and high school students learn about each other's world. Since the commission is a large group, four sub- groups were formed for different types of projects: Recreation - -to plan a dance and ski trip; Alcohol/ Drug - -to set up an educational program, possibly during the day; Senior Citizens - -to foster work with older people; and Government - -to work on Student Government Day featuring mock and real town meeting. r c k J c f c f a To broaden their approach, the commission invited representatives of youth programs in nearby towns such as Needham, Newton and Arlington to tell about their programs and exchange ideas. The 1984 Alcohol /Drug Education evening in February featured five panelists representing the fire and police departments, Replace, Choate - Symmes Emergen- cy Department and the State Police Drug Office. A film furnished by the Rotary Club followed. The commission thanked the Rotarians with a plaque. Youth members of the commission helped in several civic projects, notably a baked -goods sale at foot- ball games to raise money for a dance, the Rotary Club's Haunted House at Halloween, the Chamber of Commerce holiday lighting program and refreshments for senior citizens at a high school winter concert. The Rotary Club gave special thanks to Susan LoCicero for her help at the Haunted House. The annual Youth Recognition Award, a program under the auspices of the commission, went to Sharon and Jim Hayes in a ceremony held at Cary Hall during town meeting since Patriots Day was a rain -out. Youth Recognition Award Winners Sharon and Jim Hayes as they appeared Patriots Day. Veterans' Service Covers A Wide Range of Benefits The Veterans' Services program is jointly funded by the state and the town, with rules and regulations governed by state law. Veterans must meet certain qualifications of service, income, residence and type of discharge in order to receive benefits that are designed to assist in time of crisis. These benefits range from everyday living expenses to medical assistance. In the past year, the Veteran's Services Office administered direct benefits to 12 local veterans and their dependents and gave assistance to several dozen others in applying for federal programs. The office is open for business from 9:00 to 3:00 under the responsibility of the Human Services Coordinator, Beatrice Phear. Veterans should telephone in advance for appointments. The local office also offers guidance to veterans and their dependents who are applying for Federal TOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES $ 9,477 Veterans Administration programs such as pensions, TOTAL EXPENSES $10,721 compensation, burial benefits and loans. PERSONNEL 1 part -time People 87 COA Looks Forward To Moving n Council on Aging. L/R seated: Lee Morehouse, Assistant Coordinator; Joan McZcher, Coordinator; Dorothy Boggia, Chairman; GZadys ScanZon; WendeZZ Benway; Louis Tropeano. Standing: Robert Sacco, SeZectmen Liaison; Barbara Rubin; Theresa PartZow; Cathy Robinson; Barbara Ciarnpa; Jacob Gardner. Absent: Terrence Gent, Peggy Moreau. The day for the Council on Aging (COA) to move into Meals on Wheels has reached its capacity of 36 cli- the new Senior Center is fast approaching. Conver- ents, who are brought two meals daily from Symmes sion of the former Muzzey Junior High School to Hospital. The need for the service is growing. The accommodate both the new center and residential con- COA is seeking other food preparation sites so that dominium units has been progressing smoothly as have no client will be denied the service. A large group COA plans. All should be ready in late spring 1985. of dedicated volunteers pack and deliver the meals. The on -going success of the program was assured this Rapid and continuing growth of the COA since its formation in 1976 has been fed by the increasing numbers of senior residents as well as by expanding programs to serve them. The confidence of and sup- port by the town seem to be rising, too, as we raise money and rally volunteers. SPANS (Student Pals and Neighborly Seniors). The school department now underwrites 50 percent of the budget for this intergenerational friendly visitors effort. This pilot program brings students and senior citizens together on a one -to -one basis. The students take intensive courses on aging; the re- wards are long- standing relationships between stu- dents and seniors, lasting beyond the academic year. SociaLizing At a Senior Citizens' Gathering. HeZen Ready, age 84 and Arthur Linfiel , age 92. 88 People c a i a; 3 c i c c c X C J C C C L f C C L a year when leadership passed smoothly from former coordinator Ruth Sawyer to Marilyn Campbell. This service is valuable for both long -term and short - term clients. Social Day Care. This new program brings frail elderly by chair -van to the center twice a week for organized activities such as story - telling, singing, games and appropriate exercise. Response to the program has been favorable; both clients and their families have expressed appreciation of our filling a real need. We look forward to increased space in the new center to expand the service, both in number of days and number of individuals who can partici- Rehabilitating Muzzey Junior High SchooZ for con - domiums and Senior Center. 3 n LL c 0 s a c c F i c c c c k C C t Q C C C t a Council on Aging pate. Area councils on aging have asked for infor- mation and aid to start similar programs. Congregate Meals are served three mid -days weekly. Nutritious and tasty meals provide an arena for sociability. Center programs are frequently sched- uled on the same days so that a senior's trip to eat at the center can become a truly worthwhile day. Plans for 1985. Getting ready for the move into the new senior center means assessing old and new pro- grams, assigning spaces, and choosing furniture and accessories. The Friends of the Council on Aging have held sever- al well- attended events towards raising the sum of $75,000 needed to supplement town meeting's appropri- ation for the new center. Under the able leadership of Harriet Friedman, they plan an auction and other efforts in 1985. In addition, we are embarking on an education pro- gram to identify housing needs for the elderly as well as to inform all Lexington residents about housing options which are now available in town. Emphasis will be placed on housing for (a) the well elderly; (b) the frail elderly; and (c) those living in low income villages. The needs study will in- clude briefings for all town officials and agencies involved in the housing process as well as for all others interested. LexHAB Works For Muzzey Occupancy Housing Assistance Board. L/R:William Kennedy; David EagZe; Jean Gaudet, Chairman; William Hays; DonaZd WiZson; Linda Conrad. To assure that the town- sponsored affordable housing remains available for middle to moderate and low income people, the Lexington Housing Assistance Board, Inc. (LexHAB) was authorized by the 1983 Town Meeting. State legislation establishing this non- profit corporation was signed by Governor Dukakis on November 29, 1983. c v r r 3 n 0 `o a LexHAB's first year has been very busy and produc- tive. After the board set up the non - profit corpor- ation-- independent, yet in many ways dependent upon the town- -they plunged into the time - consuming responsibility of interviewing all prospective buy- ers who had applied to buy the 62 units to be sold at the former Muzzey Junior High School. That pro- cess has almost been completed; LexHAB members inter- viewed approximately 150 individuals /families before certifying the final list of buyers. Ten of the units at Muzzey have been purchased by LexHAB, as agent of the town, for rental to families or individuals with low to moderate income. Rent structure, qualifications and guidelines for tenant selection and tenant diversity are presently under discussion by the committee. Once these three areas have been defined, the interview and certification process for tenant selection will begin. Occupancy of the ten rental units is expected in the late spring. While LexHAB is by no means the first non - profit housing corporation in Massachusetts, its relation- ship to town government and its range of responsi- bilities make it unique. The corporation is still growing and learning. When Muzzey owners and rent- ers have settled in their new homes, LexHAB will turn its attention to the broader aspects of its goals and roles. The seven - member board of LexHAB is appointed by the Board of Selectmen for individual three year terms. Criteria for appointment include experience and knowledge in fields such as building, town govern- ment and finance. With the approval of the Board of Selectmen, LexHAB has been given authority to acquire or lease, to mortgage or otherwise dispose of real and personal property; to borrow money and execute notes which shall not be deemed obligations of the Town of Lexington and to operate housing facilities and charge rentals. People 89 Housing Authority Goes For Special Needs Housing Lexington Housing Authority. L /R: Joseph Rooney; Rita Sullivan, Executive Director; William Sullivan, Vice Chairman; James McLaughlin, Chairman; Lillian MacArthur, Treasurer (State appointee); Donald Wilson. For the second consecutive year, the Lexington Hous- ing Authority has received commendation from the state Executive Office of Communities and Develop- ment (EOCD). This year the authority's efforts to address the housing needs of persons with disabili- ties was especially praised. In December applica- tions for two special needs housing sites were filed with EOCD: for the construction of new housing on a lot on Hill Street (originally part of the town's "Poor Farm ") and for purchase of an existing resi- dence for retarded adults on Forest Street. taining the LHA office, a maintenance workshop and a garage. Library transportation and health services are available at each village. State 707 Program - rental subsidies for 16, elderly, handicapped and family. State 705 Program In October the housing authority was pleased to hear that the EOCD had awarded $206,132 for modernization and capital improvements at Greeley and Vynebrooke HUD Section 8 Program - Villages and in the scattered site housing. The authority is a corporate body of five members serving five -year terms as established under Chapter 121B of the State. It has the power to finance through federal, state or private sources or to sell its own tax - exempt bonds or notes, as well as the power of eminent domain. Continuing responsibilities include three authority - owned housing areas for the elderly and handicapped, as well as other subsidized housing programs through- out the town. Greeley Village. State subsidized housing units for the 100 elderly plus a community building. Vynebrook Village. 48 State - subsidized units for elderly and handicapped plus a community building, maintenance office and garage. Countryside Village. 60 Federally subsidized units for elderly and handicapped plus a com- munity building, con- 90 People Federal 067 Program Parker Manor Condos rental subsidy for one low income family. rental subsidies for 58, elderly, disabled and family. rental subsidies for 17 single family LHA owned homes. (LHA owned) - 7 units - family, handicapped and elderly housing. Regular meetings of the authority are held on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the eve- ning in the Conference Room at One Countryside Vil- lage. Special meetings are called as needed. The Annual Meeting and Election of Officers is held in open session on the third Tuesday in April. All meetings are open; the public is invited to attend. TOTAL PERSONNEL Office Maintenance Note: A detailed financial report of the Housing Authority on all its programs for the year ending June 30, 1984, is on file and available for inspec- tion at the office of the Board of Selectmen, as required by Chapter 121B, Section 29 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth. 3 3 r c 0 Town Counsel: Leaping Litigationsi In addition to the report required by the By -Laws, Town Counsel has submitted the following comments: As can be seen by my report, the trend toward more litigation continues to accelerate. The table below gives case counts over the past five years. The nature of the cases runs from the mundane to the extremely complex - -from slip and fall cases to civil rights actions. Land use questions have multiplied in recent years with the disappearance of vacant land. Moreover, the town itself has substantially increased its involvement in the real estate busi- ness. We have become a major landlord. In addi- tion, we have moved away from conveying surplus buildings and land outright, to conveying these assets with many complicated conditions attached (examples: Adams elementary and Muzzey Junior High Schools and their land). In order to deal with the foregoing and to educate town officials and employees as to legal risks involved, town counsel spends at least part of one day each week at the Town Office Building. Atten- tion is called to new legislation and judicial deci- Pursuant to Section 5 of Article XXI of the General By -Laws of the Town of Lexington, I hereby submit my report in writing as Town Counsel for the period from January 1, 1984 to December 31, 1984. The report is divided into several sections required by the By -Laws. (a) All actions by or against the Town which were pending January 1, 1984. 1. Robert B. Hall p.p.a. et als vs. James F. Corr and seven other members of the Lexington Police Department, United States District Court, Civil Action File No. 70- 139570G. Action for damages allegedly arising under the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States and 42 U.S.C. Section 1983, and for other damages. 2. John H. Sellars vs. Town of Lexington, Land Court No. 77751. Petition challenging the applica- bility of zoning by -laws to petitioner's land. 3. John Sellars vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 76 -3675. Petition for land dam- ages resulting from the alleged improper laying of a sewer line. 4. Irving Kanter et al vs. The Inhabitants of the Town of Lexington et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 76 -6485. Petition for damages for the taking of a right -of -way. 5. Lexington Gardens, Inc. vs. George P. Wadsworth et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 78 -1501. Appeal from denial of a special permit for the con- struction of two commercial greenhouses. sions affecting the town. Advice is rendered on the full range of municipal finance matters. The Board of Selectmen have made town counsel available as needed to all boards and department heads. Town officials have recognized that without proper legal advice, Lexington runs the risk of incurring sub- stantial legal judgments, since it is subject to many of the same liabilities and risks that ordinary businesses are as well as special ones endemic to municipalities only. 6. Harvey W. Newgent et al vs. Ruth Morey et als, District Court of Central Middlesex No. 790300, transferred to Middlesex Superior Court No. 79 -2264. Appeal from decision of the Board of Appeals denying a variance to combine lots. 7. Gordon L. Brigham vs. George P. Wadsworth et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 79 -2939. Appeal from decision of the Board of Appeals upholding the Building Commissioner's decision relating to the use of a building as an apartment. 8. Doris Goldstein et al vs. Town of Lexington et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 79 -2420. Action of tort alleging injury from an improperly maintained fence. 9. United States of America vs. 0.40 Of An Acre of Land, More Or Less, Situate In The County Of Middle- sex, Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, And Unknown Owners, United States District Court, Civil Action No. 79- 2066 -S. Petition for the assessment of dam- ages arising out of the taking of land for national park purposes. 10. Joseph Fournier et al vs. Board of Appeals of the Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 80 -4066. Appeal from a decision of the Board of Appeals denying a variance to permit the construc- tion of a house. 11. Kenneth P. Kelley, Jr. et al vs. John D. Bergeron et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 80- 5364. Petition to enjoin Fire Chief from imposing discipline on firefighters while on statutory injured leave status. Legal 91 A B C During Pending Action Actions Year cases initiated settled Total 1980 50 23 32 105 1981 41 23 13 77 1982 51 48 23 122 1983 77 26 26 129 1984 77 13 46 136 6. Harvey W. Newgent et al vs. Ruth Morey et als, District Court of Central Middlesex No. 790300, transferred to Middlesex Superior Court No. 79 -2264. Appeal from decision of the Board of Appeals denying a variance to combine lots. 7. Gordon L. Brigham vs. George P. Wadsworth et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 79 -2939. Appeal from decision of the Board of Appeals upholding the Building Commissioner's decision relating to the use of a building as an apartment. 8. Doris Goldstein et al vs. Town of Lexington et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 79 -2420. Action of tort alleging injury from an improperly maintained fence. 9. United States of America vs. 0.40 Of An Acre of Land, More Or Less, Situate In The County Of Middle- sex, Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, And Unknown Owners, United States District Court, Civil Action No. 79- 2066 -S. Petition for the assessment of dam- ages arising out of the taking of land for national park purposes. 10. Joseph Fournier et al vs. Board of Appeals of the Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 80 -4066. Appeal from a decision of the Board of Appeals denying a variance to permit the construc- tion of a house. 11. Kenneth P. Kelley, Jr. et al vs. John D. Bergeron et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 80- 5364. Petition to enjoin Fire Chief from imposing discipline on firefighters while on statutory injured leave status. Legal 91 Town Counsel 12. Alexander P. LeBlanc et al vs. Town of Lexing- ton et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 80 -2136. Appeal from decision of the Board of Appeals uphold- ing decision of the Building Commissioner and deny- ing a variance to allow a lot to be built upon. 13. John H. Shea vs. Ruth Morey, et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 80 -4984. Appeal from decision of the Board of Appeals upholding decision of the Build- ing Commissioner denying a building permit. 14. Planning Board of the Town of Lexington et al vs. Board of Appeals of the Town of Lexington et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 80 -5137. Appeal from decision of the Board of Appeals reversing the decision of the Building Commissioner to deny a building permit. 15. Bernard Foster vs. Civil Service Commission et als, District Court of Central Middlesex No. 80- 1013. Appeal of decision of Civil Service Commis- sion relating to disciplinary proceedings. 16. Colonial Development Corp. vs. Town of Lexing- ton, Middlesex Superior Court No. 805506. Petition for damages for alleged flooding of land. 17. Town of Lexington vs. James J. Welch & Co, Inc., Middlesex Superior Court No. 80 -3141. Suit for damages arising out of the design and construc- tion of the addition to Cary Memorial Library. 18. George Russell vs. Lexington Public School System, United States District Court No. 78- 1546 -T. Action for declaratory relief, injunctive relief and damages to redress the alleged deprivation of civil rights growing out of failure to secure employment. 19. James Silva et als vs. Town of Lexington et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 81 -604. Petition by police officers for overtime pay while attending a training course. 20. Town of Lexington et al vs. John H. Sellars, Middlesex Superior Court No. 81 -916. Petition for enforcement of zoning, state building code and wet- land protection act. 21. Daniel G. Frawley et al vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 81 -2175. Petition for damages resulting from the alleged improper mainte- nance of a sewer line. 22. A. Ash Homes, Inc. vs. Francis W. K. Smith et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 80 -5308. Appeal from an order of conditions issued by the Conserva- tion Commission. 23. Exxon Corporation vs. L. Joyce Hampers, Commis- sioner, Department of Revenue and Board of Asses- sors, Appellate Tax Board No. 120310. Petition for abatement of 1982 personal property tax. 24. Abraham Gosman vs. Board of Assessors, Appel- late Tax Board No. 115427. Petition for abatement of 1981 real estate tax. 92 Legal 25. Tenneco, Inc. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 120191. Petition for abatement of 1982 personal property tax. 26. Lexington Enterprises, Inc. vs. Woodruff M. Brodhead et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 82- 1425. Appeal from a decision of the Board of Appeals denying a special permit to expand the use of a restaurant. 27. Willow Ridge Land Development, Inc. vs. David Williams et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 82- 3865. Appeal from the issuance of an order of con- ditions by the Conservation Commission. 28. Vernon W. Nickerson vs. Retirement Board of the Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 82- 4487. Petition to obtain a non - contributory pension. 29. Ellen Curtiss vs. Town of Lexington et al, Land Court Civil Action No. 108300. Declaratory judgment action seeking determination of validity of zoning bylaw provision as applied to plaintiff. 30. Town of Lexington vs. Donald G. Jones d /b /a New England Steel Building Company, District Court of Central Middlesex No. 820084. Suit for damages arising out of installation of insulation in Public Works building. 31. Boston Edison Company vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 126653. Petition for abate- ment of 1982 personal property tax. 32. Board of Assessors vs. Commissioner of Revenue and Algonguin Gas Transmission Company, Appellate Tax Board No. 125492. Petition for rehearing on question of valuation. 33. Board of Assessors vs. Commissioner of Revenue and Exxon Corporation, Appellate Tax Board No. 125494. Petition for rehearing on question of valuation. 34. Board of Assessors vs. Commissioner of Revenue and Tenneco Inc., Appellate Tax Board No. 125493. Petition for rehearing on question of valuation. 35. Stanley J. Clark et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X234659. Petition for abate- ment of 1982 real estate tax. 36. Manfred P. Friedman et al vs. Board of Asses- sors, Appellate Tax Board No. 126385. Petition for abatement of 1982 real estate tax. 37. Joseph Grobel et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X234743. Petition for abate- ment of 1982 real estate tax. 38. Joseph J. Hansen, Jr., et al vs. Board of Asses- sors, Appellate Tax Board No. 126337. Petition for abatement of 1982 real estate tax. 39. Francisco Mazzone et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 126486. Petition for abate- ment of 1982 real estate tax. Town Counsel 40. Daniel W. Murphy et al vs. Board of Assessors, 56. Harry E. Bradley vs. Board of Assessors, Appel - Appellate Tax Board No. X234830. Petition for abate- late Tax Board No. X235275. Petition for abatement ment of 1982 real estate tax. of 1982 real estate tax. 41. Roland E. Shaine et al vs. Board of Assessors, 57. Paul Nesbeda vs. Board of Assessors, removed Appellate Tax Board No. X234794. Petition for from Middlesex County Commissioners to Appellate Tax abatement of 1982 real estate tax. Board No. 127339. Petition for abatement of 1982 real estate tax. 42. Dunfey Family Corporation vs. Board of Asses- sors, Appellate Tax Board No. 127106. Petition for abatement of 1982 real estate tax. 43. John E. Ryan et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X234877. Petition for abatement of 1982 real estate tax. 44. The Gutierrez Company vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 126974. Petition for abate- ment of 1982 real estate tax. 45. Joel A. Adler vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X234901. Petition for abatement of 1982 real estate tax. 46. Frank B. Stowell et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X235811. Petition for abatement of 1982 real estate tax. 47. Bernard J. Rothmel et al vs. Board of Asses- sors, Appellate Tax Board No. 127785. Petition for abatement of 1982 real estate tax. 48. Mobil Oil Corporation vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 127043. Petition for abate- ment of 1982 real estate tax. 49. Thomas H. Niles and John Niles, Trustees of Battlegreen Apartments Trust, vs. Board of Asses- sors, Appellate Tax Board No. 127475. Petition for abatement of 1982 real estate tax. 50. Fo -Fo and Plato Spilios vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 127455. Petition for abate- ment of 1982 real estate tax. 51. Willaim Hill vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No.'X234915. Petition for abatement of 1982 real estate tax. 52. Thomas G. Maxon et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X235075. Petition for abatement of 1982 real estate tax. 53. Lexington Lumber Corporation vs. Board of Asses- sors, Appellate Tax Board No. 127424. Petition for abatement of 1982 real estate tax. 54. Barker H. Kaligian et al vs. Board of Asses- sors, Appellate Tax Board No. X235163. Petition for abatement of 1982 real estate tax. 55. Edward H. Linde, Tr., vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 127359. Petition for abate- ment of 1982 real estate tax. 58. Tenneco, Inc. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 125258. Petition for abatement of 1983 personal property tax. 59. Algonquin Gas Transmission Company vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 125364. Petition for abatement of 1983 personal property tax. 60. Exxon Corporation vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 125426. Petition for abate- ment of 1983 personal property tax. 61. Angelo Giaquinto et al vs. David Williams et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 83 -2033. Appeal from an order of conditions issued by the Conserva- tion Commission. 62. Carol Sacco, PPA, et al vs. Capt. John & Son vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 82 -5482. Third party action alleging negligence for failure to properly supervise plaintiff while on a school field trip. 63. Eugene Dumdey vs. Edward J. O'Brien, United States District Court, Civil Action No. 83- 1981 -MA. Action for damages allegedly arising under the Con- stitution of the United States and 42 U.S.C. Section 1983, and for other damages. 64. Michelle Koetke vs. James Beck et als, Middle- sex Superior Court No. 83 -4606. Complaint for declaratory judgment and other relief arising out of a transfer of a teacher. 65. Willow Ridge Land Development, Inc. et als, vs. Planning Board, Middlesex Superior Court No. 83- 5719. Appeal from decision of the Planning Board disapproving subdivision plan. 66. Priscilla Davis Daudelin vs. Planning Board, Middlesex Superior Court No. 83 -6323. Appeal from decision of the Planning Board denying endorsement of a plan. 67. Leo McSweeney et al vs. Mary R. McDonough, Middlesex Superior Court No. 83 -6583. Action to require Town Clerk to issue a certificate relating to the endorsement of a plan of land. 68. Mary Louise Scanlon vs. Lexington Public Schools et al, Woburn District Court No. 82 -1691. Claim for unemployment. 69. Exxon Corporation vs. Commissioner of Revenue and Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 130119. Petition for abatement of 1983 personal property tax. Legal 93 Town Counsel 70. Joel A. Adler vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X236937. Petition for abatement of 1983 real estate tax. 71. Tenneco, Inc. vs. Commissioner of Revenue and Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 130175. Petition for abatement of 1983 personal property tax. 72. Algonquin Gas Transmission Company vs. Commis- sioner of Revenue and Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 130307. Petition for abatement of 1983 personal property tax. 73. Boston Gas Company vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 128708. Petition for abate- ment of 1983 personal property tax. 74. Mobil Oil Corporation vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 129247. Petition for abate- ment of 1983 real estate tax. 75. Thomas H. Niles and John Niles, Trs. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 129265. Peti- tion for abatement of 1983 real estate tax. 76. John E. Ryan vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X236715. Petition for abatement of 1983 personal property tax. 77. Shell Oil Company vs. Board of Assessors, Appel- late Tax Board No. X236944. Petition for abatement of 1983 personal property tax. (b) All actions brought by or against the Town during 1984. 1. Sylvia L. Schatz et al vs. Town of Lexington et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 84 -467. Action for damages resulting from an alleged fall on a sidewalk under construction. 2. Dennis R. Lowe, Trustee vs. John L. Davies et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 84524. Appeal from decision of the Historic Districts Commission disapproving an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness. 3. Alfred Shwartzer et al vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 84 -3075. Action for damages resulting from an alleged fall on bleachers at the Lexington High School field. 4. Frank Compangone vs. The Board of Appeals et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 84 -5037. Appeal from decision of the Board of Appeals upholding the Build- ing Commissioner's decision to deny a building permit. 5. Massachusetts Hall -Davis Campaign Committee vs. Michael J. Connolly et als, Suffolk Superior Court No. 70883. Appeal from decision of Town Clerk not to certify certain signatures on nomination papers. 6. Thomas J. Sullivan et al vs. Kut Kwick Corp. et al vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court 94 Legal No. 80 -5258. Third party action against Town alleg- ing negligence in maintenance of a riding mower machine. 7. Town of Lexington et al vs. Commissioner of Education et al, Supreme Judicial Court for Suffolk County No. 3661. Petition to determine whether Chapter 633 of the Acts of 1983 relating to private school busing is effective in view of the con- straints of Proposition 2 '�. 8. Joel A. Adler vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X238855. Petition for abatement of 1984 real estate tax. 9. Thomas H. Niles and John Niles, Trs. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 133723. Peti- tion for abatement of 1984 real estate tax. 10. Rocco Frasca vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 238847. Petition for abatement of 1984 real estate tax. 11. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. vs. Board of Asses- sors, Appellate Tax Board No. 133542. Petition for abatement of 1984 real estate tax. 12. Mobil Oil Corporation vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 133549. Petition for abate- ment of 1984 real estate tax. 13. Boston Gas Company vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 133164. Petition for abate- ment of 1984 real estate tax. (c) All actions settled or disposed of during 1984. 1. Robert B. Hall p.p.a. et als vs. James F. Corr and seven other members of the Lexington Police Department, United States District Court, Civil Action File No. 70- 139570G. Action for damages allegedly arising under the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States and 42 U.S.C. Section 1983, and for other damages. Decision for all defendants affirmed by the United States Court of Appeals. 2. John H. Sellars vs. Town of Lexington, Land Court No. 77751. Petition challenging the applica- bility of zoning by -laws to petitioner's land. Case dismissed. 3. John Sellars vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 76 -3675. Petition for land dam- ages resulting from the alleged improper laying of a sewer line. Case dismissed. 4. Irving Kanter et al vs. The Inhabitants of the Town of Lexington et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 76 -6485. Petition for damages for the taking of a right -of -way. Case dismissed. 5. Lexington Gardens, Inc. vs. George P. Wadsworth et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 78 -1501. Appeal from denial of a special permit for the con- struction of two commercial greenhouses. Interlocu- Town Counsel tory order entered staying case until Board of Appeals acts on further petition. 6. United States of America vs. 0.40 Of An Acre of Land, More Or Less Situate In The County Of Middle- sex, Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, And Unknown Owners, United States District Court, Civil Action No. 79- 2066 -S. Petition for the assessment of dam- ages arising out of the taking of land for national park purposes. Case closed. 7. Planning Board of the Town of Lexington et al vs. Board of Appeals of the Town of Lexington et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 80 -5137. Appeal from decision of the Board of Appeals reversing the decision of the Building Commissioner to deny a building permit. Decision for the Planning Board affirmed by the Appeals Court. 8. James Silva et als vs. Town of Lexington et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 81 -604. Petition by police officers for overtime pay while attending a training course. Decision for the Town. 9. Town of Lexington et al vs. John H. Sellars, Middlesex Superior Court No. 81 -916. Petition for enforcement of zoning, state building code and wet- land protection act. Appeal of the Defendant dis- missed. 10. A. Ash Homes, Inc. vs. Francis W. K. Smith et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 80 -5308. Appeal from an order of conditions issued by the Conserva- tion Commission. Case dismissed. 11. Lexington Enterprises, Inc. vs. Woodruff M. Brodhead et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 82 1425. Appeal from a decision of the Board of Appeals denying a special permit to expand the use of a restaurant. Decision of the Board of Appeals upheld. 12. Vernon W. Nickerson vs. Retirement Board of the Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 82- 4487. Petition to obtain a non - contributory pen- sion. Pension granted following reversal by Appeals Court of Summary Judgment in favor of Defendant. 13. Boston Edison Company vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 126653. Petition for abate- ment of 1982 personal property tax. Case withdrawn on partial abatement of assessment. 14. Stanley J. Clark et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X234659. Petition for abatement of 1982 real estate tax. Case withdrawn. 15. Manfred P. Friedman et al vs. Board of Asses- sors, Appellate Tax Board No. 126385. Petition for abatement of 1982 real estate tax. Case withdrawn. 16. Joseph J. Hansen, Jr., et al vs. Board of Asses- sors, Appellate Tax Board No. 126337. Petition for abatement of 1982 real estate tax. Case withdrawn. 17. Francisco Mazzone et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 126486. Petition for abate- ment of 1982 real estate tax. Case withdrawn. 18. Daniel W. Murphy et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X234830. Petition for abatement of 1982 real estate tax. Case withdrawn on partial abatement of assessment. 19. Roland E. Shaine et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X234794. Petition for abate- ment of 1982 real estate tax. Decision for the Town. 20. John E. Ryan et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X234877. Petition for abatement of 1982 real estate tax. Case withdrawn on partial abatement of assessment. 21. The Gutierrez Company vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 126974. Petition for abate- ment of 1982 real estate tax. Case withdrawn on partial abatement of assessment. 22. Joel A. Adler vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X234901. Petition for abatement of 1982 real estate tax. Partial abatement granted. 23. Frank B. Stowell et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X235811. Petition for abate- ment of 1982 real estate tax. Case withdrawn. 24. Mobil Oil Corporation vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 127043. Petition for abate- ment of 1982 real estate tax. Case withdrawn on partial abatement of assessment. 25. Thomas H. Niles and John Niles, Trustees of Battlegreen Apartments Trust, vs. Board of Asses- sors, Appellate Tax Board No. 127475. Petition for abatement of 1982 real estate tax. Case withdrawn on partial abatement of assessment. 26. Fo -Fo and Plato Spilios vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 127455. Petition for abate- ment of 1982 real estate tax. Case withdrawn. 27. William Hill vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X234915. Petition for abatement of 1982 real estate tax. Case withdrawn on partial abatement of assessment. 28. Thomas G. Maxon et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X235075. Petition for abatement of 1982 real estate tax. Case withdrawn on partial abatement of assessment. 29. Lexington Lumber Corporation vs. Board of Asses- sors, Appellate Tax Board No. 127424. Petition for abatement of 1982 real estate tax. Case withdrawn. 30. Barker H. Kaligian et al vs. Board of Asses- sors, Appellate Tax Board No. X235163. Petition for abatement of 1982 real estate tax. Case withdrawn on partial abatement of assessment. Legal 95 Town Counsel 31. Paul Nesbeda vs. Board of Assessors, removed from Middlesex County Commissioners to Appellate Tax Board No. 127339. Petition for abatement of 1982 real estate tax. Case withdrawn on partial abate- ment of assessment. 32. Eugene Dumdey vs. Edward J. O'Brien, United States District Court, Civil Action No. 83- 1981 -MA. Action for damages allegedly arising under the Con- stitution of United States and 42 U.S.C. Section 1983, and for other damages. Case dismissed. 33. Michelle Koetke vs. James Beck et als, Middle- sex Superior Court No. 83- 4606. Complaint for declaratory judgment and other relief arising out of a transfer of a teacher. Case settled. 34. Priscilla Davis Daudelin vs. Planning Board, Middlesex Superior Court No. 83 -6323. Appeal from decision of the Planning Board denying endorsement of a plan. Decision for Plaintiff. 35. Leo McSweeney et al vs. Mary R. McDonough, Middlesex Superior Court No. 83 -6583. Action to require Town Clerk to issue a certificate relating to the endorsement of a plan of land. Decision for the Town. 36. Mary Louise Scanlon vs. Lexington Public Schools et al, Woburn District Court No. 82 -1691. Claim for unemployment. Case dismissed. 37. Joel A. Adler vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X236937. Petition for abatement of 1983 real estate tax. Partial abatement granted. 38. Mobil Oil Corporation vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 129247. Petition for abate- ment of 1983 real estate tax. Case withdrawn on partial abatement of assessment. 39. Thomas H. Niles and John Niles, Trs. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 129265. Peti- tion for abatement of 1983 real estate tax. Case withdrawn on partial abatement of assessment. 40. John E. Ryan vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X236715. Petition for abatement of 1983 personal property tax. Case withdrawn. 41. Sylvia L. Schatz et al vs. Town of Lexington et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 84 -467. Action for damages resulting from an alleged fall on a sidewalk under construction. Case dismissed after Insurance Company settlement. 42. Massachusetts Hall -Davis Campaign Committee vs. Michael J. Connolly et als, Suffolk Superior Court No. 70883. Appeal from decision of Town Clerk not to certify certain signatures on nomination papers. Case dismissed. 43. Joel A. Adler vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X238855. Petition for abatement of 1984 real estate tax. Partial abatement granted. 44. Thomas H. Niles and John Niles, Trs. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 133723. Peti- tion for abatement of 1984 real estate tax. Case withdrawn on partial abatement of assessment. 45. Rocco Frasca vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 238847. Petition for abatement of 1984 real estate tax. Decision for the Town. 46. Mobil Oil Corporation vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 133549. Petition for abate- ment of 1984 real estate tax. Case withdrawn on partial abatement of assessment. Norman P. Cohen, Town Counsel Store Signup Stars in Record Registration On Saturday, September 22nd, 82 Lexington residents registered to vote as they stopped to shop for gro- ceries. The Board of Registrars rated the innova- tion the high point in a year of intensive name - processing. Although registration efforts are most publicized for the gubernatorial and presidential elections, year -in year -out the names - taking begins appropri- ately in January with the local census, required both for the voting list and for school planning. The names gained in the census must be checked against the voting list. As names not found on the 96 Legal census are usually stricken from the voting list, election day inconvenience could be caused if there were a census error. Throughout the year names of registrants must be added and removed when necessary. Extra -hours regis- tration sessions preceded each election and in 1984 there were four elections. Altogether 19 evening and Saturday sessions were held in addition to the 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, office hours. Of the evening registrations held in the fall, only the law -re- quired sessions in each of the nine precincts proved disappointing. Board of Registrars The five -hour supermarket registration was held in response to a filed petition. Also in response to similar petitions, registration was held at two nursing homes. A total of 35 nursing home residents and physically disabled persons were registered where they live. On October 9, the last day to register for the November election, 692 names were added to the list, bringing the total of eligible registered voters to a record 20,229. In addition to voter registration, the board reviewed state and local nomination papers and ini- tiative petitions. Altogether 3,289 signatures were checked on these papers filed for certification. At year's end the registrars have readied again: "Name ?" PRECINCT TOTALS DEMOCRATS REPUBLICANS UNENROLLED REGISTERED VOTERS AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1984 (For Annual Town Election) 376 589 1 2,075 1,110 376 589 2 2,065 1,186 325 554 3 1,995 1,020 359 616 4 2,291 1,167 496 628 5 2,204 1,097 397 710 6 2,144 1,024 556 564 7 2,252 1,155 442 655 8 1,885 848 412 625 9 2,249 1,054 453 742 TOTALS 19,160 9,661 3,816 5,683 REGISTERED VOTERS AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1984 (For Presidential Primary) 1,139 361 1 2,075 1,110 376 589 2 2,065 1,186 325 554 3 1,995 1,020 359 616 4 2,291 1,167 496 628 5 2,205 1,097 397 711 6 2,144 1,024 556 564 7 2,252 1,155 442 655 8 1,885 848 412 625 9 2,249 1,054 453 742 TOTALS 19,161 9,661 3,816 5,684 REGISTERED VOTERS AS OF AUGUST 21. 1984 (For State Primar 1 2,032 1,139 361 532 2 2,017 1,215 315 487 3 1,995 1,031 362 602 4 2,232 1,172 481 579 5 2,212 1,131 394 687 6 2,126 1,069 535 522 7 2,212 1,156 442 614 8 1,818 884 403 531 9 2,194 1,059 436 699 TOTALS 18,838 9,856 3,729 5,253 REGISTERED VOTERS AS OF OCTOBER 9, 1984 (For State Election) 1 2,152 1,188 404 560 2 2,174 1,284 369 521 3 2,186 1,072 423 691 4 2,385 1,233 541 611 5 2,373 1,193 441 739 6 2,288 1,129 582 577 7 2,350 1,212 491 647 8 1,976 930 443 603 9 2,345 1,090 506 749 TOTALS 20,229 10,331 4,200 5,698 BOARD OF REGISTRARS Reed Kingston Taylor, Chairman Mary C. Abegg William B. Simmons Mary R. McDonough, Clerk Legal 97 Presidential Primaries, March 13, 1984 Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Pr. 7 Pr. 8 Pr. 9 TOTALS TOTAL REGISTERED VOTERS (2/14/84) 2,075 2,065 1,995 2,291 2,205 2,144 2,f52 f,885 _2,249 19,161 Democrats 1,110 1,186 12020 1,167 1,097 1,024 1,155 848 1,054 9,661 Republicans 376 325 359 496 397 556 442 412 453 3,816 Unenrolled 589 554 616 628 711 564 655 625 742 5,684 TOTAL BALLOTS CAST 641 788 637 773 741 807 754 625 681 6,447 Democrats 566 727 576 685 652 669 693 539 606 52713 Republicans 75 61 61 88 89 138 61 86 75 734 6,447 or 33.646% of the 19,161 eligible voters cast their vote. In absentee voting, 43 Republican and 248 Democratic applications were processed, of which 38 and 205, respectively were returned. 13 ballots were returned late, one returned unused and two were rejected. DEMOCRATIC PARTY BALLOT PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE 566 727 576 685 652 669 693 539 606 5,713 Jesse Jackson 14 16 12 17 19 26 17 16 15 152 Gary Hart 209 261 215 234 234 254 282 238 214 2,141 Reubin Askew 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 George McGovern 131 224 150 174 202 184 175 135 163 1,538 Walter F. Mondale 168 182 157 199 149 157 149 123 162 1,446 Ernest F. Hollings 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 Alan Cranston 1 0 0 2 1 1 2 0 0 7 John Glenn 35 40 35 48 45 43 59 22 47 374 No Preference 3 3 2 2 0 2 3 4 1 20 Ronald Reagan 0 1 3 2 1 1 4 0 1 13 Jay Rockerfeller 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Mickey Mouse 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 Blanks 5 0 2 5 1 0 2 1 2 18 STATE COMMITTEE MAN - 4th MIDDLESEX 566 727 576 685 652 669 693 539 606 5,713 John J. Bilafer 247 275 213 240 235 238 235 209 230 2,122 Mickey Mouse 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Blanks 319 452 362 445 417 431 458 330 376 3,590 STATE COMMITTEE WOMAN - 4th MIDDLESEX 566 727 576 685 652 669 693 539 606 5,713 Claire Buckley Dwyer 165 173 154 135 165 150 166 128 170 1,406 Dorothy Volpe - O'Malley 167 243 166 248 208 216 213 175 173 1,809 Blanks 234 311 256 302 279 303 314 236 263 2,498 TOWN COMMITTEE 19,810 25,445 20,160 23,975 22,820 23,415 24,255 18,865 21,210 199,955 *Stephen W. Doran 368 473 365 466 406 463 463 346 367 3,717 *Gerald L. Abegg 186 281 225 321 269 301 262 213 231 2,289 *Nancy M. Adler 265 288 199 270 262 243 251 177 225 2,180 *Gordon E. Barnes, Jr. 161 236 165 213 212 227 219 169 240 1,842 *James E. Barry 216 259 173 223 217 209 203 142 169 1,811 *Eric T. Clarke 179 327 213 255 230 256 245 156 189 2,050 *Sheila Clemon -Karp 239 257 195 250 252 237 257 167 198 2,052 *Mary C. Abegg 186 291 226 317 264 295 259 216 238 2,292 *Mary T. Cogan 169 252 170 228 212 306 217 149 199 1,902 *Marion T. Coletta 183 264 197 255 227 245 250 191 201 2,013 *Mark Doran 253 329 212 283 270 280 256 198 217 2,298 *James Hoyte 154 242 175 220 206 202 197 135 182 1,713 *Nancy F. Earsy 169 261 191 275 231 247 251 173 194 1,992 *John C. Eddison 227 320 261 325 292 328 323 216 265 2,557 *George E. Foote 169 285 173 234 223 271 231 153 179 1,918 *Susan Schleigh Foote 174 273 179 228 224 249 226 153 187 1,893 *Emily W. Frankovich 168 267 185 249 226 250 291 161 189 1,986 *Marie Goldstein 181 310 170 229 221 224 225 154 185 1,899 *David L. Kaufman 169 246 158 223 228 263 223 149 179 1,838 *Harriet G. Kaufman 166 256 162 229 233 271 228 156 183 1,884 *A. Patricia McCabe 187 255 197 237 230 229 231 213 207 1,986 *Deborah G. Kearney 162 246 167 216 211 222 257 166 178 1,825 *Mary W. Miley 200 302 228 295 257 300 347 207 222 2,358 *Richard I. Miller 154 243 161 217 205 211 214 141 183 1,729 98 Legal Presidential Primaries, March 13, 1984 TOWN COMMITTEE - cont.) Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Pr. 7 Pr. 8 Pr. 9 TOTALS *Alice M. Pierce 178 265 191 233 217 232 280 160 196 1,952 *William T. Spencer 176 268 203 263 242 327 239 179 196 2,093 *David Reiner 155 250 173 226 223 224 300 149 173 1,873 *Marie E. Roberts 168 237 232 230 213 217 227 146 177 1,847 *Jean E. Rubenstein 173 258 172 228 221 215 265 149 183 1,864 *Edith Sandy 186 261 189 252 242 308 277 163 189 2,067 *Richard J. Shaw 209 259 164 221 241 220 218 151 187 1,870 *Roger G. Trudeau 160 244 175 230 218 235 277 148 167 1,854 *Judith J. Uhrig 184 274 208 308 248 247 250 168 205 2,092 *Weiant Wathen -Dunn 193 297 196 249 274 237 241 156 183 2,026 *Martha C. Wood 186 279 208 255 250 264 345 189 212 2,188 Mike Dohan 1 1 Blanks 13157 15790 13302 15022 14422 14360 15210 12806 14135 128,204 *Elected REPUBLICAN PARTY BALLOT PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE 75 61 61 88 89 138 61 86 75 734 Ronald W. Reagan 61 41 43 64 72 105 50 66 62 564 No Preference 7 6 10 14 4 12 8 9 8 78 Walter Mondale 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 John Glenn 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 Gary Hart 0 1 4 0 0 2 0 6 0 13 George McGovern 0 3 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 7 Jessie Jackson 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 John Anderson 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Eliot Richardson 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Howard Baker 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 Blanks 5 5 2 7 12 18 2 3 4 58 STATE COMMITTEE MAN - 4th MIDDLESEX 75 61 61 88 89 138 61 86 75 734 William A. Barnstead 14 10 8 14 9 20 9 10 15 109 Edward E. O'Sullivan 47 42 40 58 69 97 39 62 49 503 Blanks 14 9 13 16 11 21 13 14 11 122 STATE COMMITTEE WOMAN - 4th MIDDLESEX 75 61 61 88 89 138 61 86 75 734 Patricia J. Moreno 21 15 12 20 28 40 14 19 14 183 Margaret A. Perenick 30 33 26 35 36 58 28 40 41 327 Blanks 24 13 23 33 25 40 19 27 20 224 TOWN COMMITTEE 2,625 2,135 2,135 3,080 3,115 4,830 2,135 3,010 2,625 25,690 *Neil Gray 38 32 28 43 51 64 31 37 40 364 *Elizabeth M. Flynn 30 29 37 44 49 69 28 45 36 367 *Albert Polgar 28 25 23 36 47 48 29 29 29 294 *William B. Simmons 27 29 26 42 53 67 31 38 35 348 *Richard F. Crawford 39 31 27 40 49 56 29 36 33 340 *Luanna E. Devenis 28 26 26 37 45 55 27 34 30 308 *Ruth J. Sharpe 29 26 30 39 48 62 30 33 34 331 *Alice W. Stoodley 25 25 27 37 45 58 30 36 32 315 *Edward E. O'Sullivan 39 39 35 53 62 86 32 46 45 437 *Marion E. Hunt 37 29 29 48 50 70 31 45 40 379 *Beverly M. Cameron 25 27 30 37 45 52 27 31 32 306 *Steven T. Balthaser 27 28 24 36 48 56 28 31 32 310 *William H. Levison 25 30 27 35 46 54 27 32 31 307 *Diane R. Porter 33 28 29 47 46 59 30 44 41 357 *Ellen H. White 29 29 29 43 46 79 30 40 32 357 *Donald B. White 35 31 31 48 51 83 32 45 37 393 *Mark B. Vafiades 26 24 21 33 45 48 27 30 28 282 *William W. Welch, Jr. 28 28 25 39 46 53 29 35 33 316 *Thomas M. Dewey 26 27 22 34 44 53 27 32 29 294 *Sally J. Burgess 27 25 25 43 46 55 29 35 35 320 *Louise C. Dallas 26 27 26 42 50 57 30 43 31 332 *Priscilla M. McGrath 27 25 27 40 47 53 31 37 31 318 *Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. 50 41 46 63 65 102 36 62 48 513 *Hardy J. Margosian, Jr. 27 27 24 36 45 50 26 31 31 297 Legal 99 Presidential Primaries, March 13, 1984 TOWN COMMITTEE - (cont.) Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Pr. 7 Pr. 8 Pr. 9 TOTALS *Lisabeth M. White 30 29 29 40 46 72 29 39 34 348 *Reed Kingston Taylor 28 26 26 36 46 61 28 33 37 321 *Susan S. Slade 26 29 27 39 46 56 26 32 30 311 *Evelyn F. Cole 46 37 42 58 59 99 34 59 45 479 Blanks 1764 1326 1337 1912 1749 3053 1311 1940 1654 16046 State Primaries, September 18, 1984 Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Pr. 7 Pr. 8 Pr. 9 Totals TOTAL REGISTERED VOTERS (8/21/84) 2,032 2,017 1,995 2,232 2,212 2,126 2,212 1,818 2,194 18,838 Democratic 1,139 1,215 1,031 1,172 1,131 1,069 1,156 884 1,059 9,856 Republican 361 315 362 481 394 535 442 403 436 3,729 Unenrolled 532 487 602 579 687 522 614 531 699 5,253 TOTAL BALLOTS CAST 925 964 821 1,010 895 1,054 1,079 798 935 8,481 Democratic 688 759 598 709 660 705 762 534 640 6,055 Republican 237 205 223 301 235 349 317 264 295 2,426 45.02% of the 18,838 eligible registered voters cast their vote. In absentee voting 86 Republican and 357 Democratic applications were processed, of which 61 and 263 respectively were returned. No ballots were rejected. DEMOCRATIC PARTY BALLOT SENATOR IN CONGRESS 688 759 598 709 660 705 762 534 640 6,055 David M. Bartley 37 38 42 36 30 22 46 22 35 308 Michael Joseph Connolly 28 31 23 20 21 18 34 16 32 223 John F. Kerry 181 189 157 172 186 205 162 162 181 1,595 James M. Shannon 414 488 359 467 414 444 505 320 384 3,795 Blanks 28 13 17 14 9 16 15 14 8 134 REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS (7th District) 688 759 598 709 660 705 762 534 640 6,055 Edward J. Markey 328 429 330 450 373 448 483 345 386 3,572 Michael J. Barrett 4 5 9 11 9 7 7 12 8 72 Philip E. Doherty 10 12 6 6 5 7 2 5 12 65 Michael Gelber 4 0 1 0 1 6 1 2 2 17 Samuel Rotondi 316 291 240 227 252 210 261 154 220 2,171 Blanks 26 22 12 15 20 27 8 16 12 158 COUNCILLOR (6th District) 688 759 598 709 660 705 762 534 640 6,055 Joseph A. Langone, III 218 191 164 189 177 168 175 131 171 1,584 Mary McQueeney Aliberti 130 142 122 159 145 143 178 118 127 1,264 Robert W. Collins 115 107 81 76 79 88 91 71 98 806 Blanks 225 319 231 285 259 306 318 214 244 2,401 SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT (4th Middlesex) 688 759 598 709 660 705 762 534 640 6,055 Richard A. Kraus 329 503 364 478 450 534 541 365 442 4,006 Alan G. MacDonald 293 199 173 158 141 120 153 122 135 1,494 Blanks 66 57 61 73 69 51 68 47 63 555 REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT (15th Middlesex)688 759 598 709 660 705 762 534 640 6,055 Stephen W. Doran 548 595 465 571 520 593 629 436 525 4,882 Andrew Riffin 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Blanks 140 164 132 138 140 112 133 98 115 1,172 REGISTER OF PROBATE (Middlesex County) 688 759 598 709 660 705 762 534 640 6,055 Paul J. Cavanaugh 380 360 324 345 333 323 375 278 350 3,068 Blanks 308 399 274 364 327 382 387 256 290 2,987 100 Legal State Primaries, September 18, 1984 Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Pr. 7 Pr. 8 Pr. 9 Totals COUNTY COMMISSIONER (Middlesex County) 1,376 1,518 1,196 1,418 1,320 1,410 1,524 1,068 1,280 12,110 Thomas J. Larkin 300 332 293 338 334 352 408 270 351 2,978 Michael E. McLaughlin 234 226 172 204 186 153 199 135 162 1,671 Robert W. Keough 99 85 67 85 74 79 79 59 75 702 Albert Joseph Onessimo 52 23 37 35 34 24 29 26 29 289 Anthony D. Pini 70 40 49 59 54 40 47 44 58 461 Blanks 621 812 578 697 638 762 762 534 605 6,009 TREASURER (Middlesex County) 688 759 598 709 660 705 762 534 640 6,055 William J. Gustus 134 174 137 190 162 147 155 97 134 1,330 Rocco J. Antonelli 88 66 77 43 61 48 52 45 64 544 Daniel H. Ballou, Jr. 61 51 52 55 63 48 65 54 55 504 Thomas F. Coughlin 80 61 52 48 49 51 47 45 57 490 Leo F. Henebury, Jr. 27 31 24 17 26 34 39 23 28 249 Joseph E. LeBlanc 29 12 6 19 12 11 20 15 13 137 Vincent A. LoPresti 85 69 75 78 63 59 67 54 80 630 Blanks 184 295 175 259 224 307 317 201 209 2,171 REPUBLICAN PARTY BALLOT SENATOR IN CONGRESS 237 205 223 301 235 349 317 264 295 2,426 Elliot L. Richardson 88 82 94 146 109 155 130 113 122 1,039 Raymond Shamie 147 120 128 155 126 193 187 149 172 1,377 Blanks 2 3 1 0 0 1 0 2 1 10 REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS (7th District) 237 205 223 301 235 349 317 264 295 2,426 S. Lester Ralph 166 130 143 212 166 255 224 174 197 1,667 Blanks 71 75 80 89 69 94 93 90 98 759 COUNCILLOR (6th District) 237 205 223 301 235 349 317 264 295 2,426 Lincoln Cole 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Samuel Rotondi 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 Blanks 237 205 223 300 235 349 317 263 295 2,424 SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT (4th District) 237 205 223 301 235 349 317 264 295 2,426 Alan MacDonald 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 Blanks 237 205 223 301 235 349 317 263 295 2,425 REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT (15th Middlesex) 237 205 223 301 235 349 317 264 295 2,426 Constance L. Foster 180 160 165 233 183 280 241 195 223 1,860 Blanks 57 45 58 68 52 69 76 69 72 566 REGISTER OF PROBATE (Middlesex County) 237 205 223 301 235 349 317 264 295 2,426 Blanks 237 205 223 301 235 349 317 264 295 2,426 COUNTY COMMISSIONER (Middlesex County) 474 410 446 602 470 698 634 528 590 4,852 Nicholas S. Polio 170 132 147 209 173 260 225 173 188 1,677 Blanks 304 278 299 393 297 438 409 355 402 3,175 TREASURER (Middlesex County) 237 205 223 301 235 349 317 264 295 2,426 Edward Young 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 Blanks 237 205 223 301 234 349 317 264 295 2,425 Legal 101 State Election, November 6, 1984 Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Pr. 7 Pr. 8 Pr. 9 Totals TOTAL REGISTERED VOTERS (10/9/84) 2,152 2,174 2,186 2,385 2,373 2,288 2,350 1,976 2,345 20,229 Democrats 1,188 1,284 1,072 1,233 1,193 1,129 1,212 930 1,090 10,331 Republicans 404 369 423 541 441 582 491 443 506 4,200 Unenrolled 560 521 691 611 739 577 647 603 749 5,698 On July 21, 1984 the Governor signed Chapter 241 of 1. For all primaries and elections, the law elimin- the Acts of 1984, "An Act further regulating ab- ates the present requirement that these voters vote sentee voting by certain overseas citizens of the in the presence of an official and have their signa- commonwealth". The Governor declared this an emer- tures notarized on the inner absentee ballot envel- gency law, making it effective immediately. ope. 2. For state general elections only, the law re- The new law makes two changes in the law for Massa- quires that we count absentee ballots mailed by vot- chusetts residents who are absentee voters outside ers on or before election day, if we receive them on the United States: or before the tenth day after the election. NUMBER OF BALLOTS CAST AS OF NOV. 16, 1984 1,896 1,905 1,905 2,061 2,033 2,035 2,066 1,714 2,094 17,699 87.4932% of the 20,229 eligible registered voters cast their vote. In absentee voting 1,415 applications were processed and 1,152 ballots were returned by November 6. An additional 14 ballots were received by November 16. There were 13 defective ballots. PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT 1,896 1,905 1,905 2,061 2,033 2,035 2,066 1,714 2,084 17,699 Mondale and Ferraro 996 1,168 959 1,147 1,045 1,079 1,101 886 1,016 9,397 Reagan and Bush 874 722 920 895 968 940 943 811 1,045 8,118 Serrette and Ross 3 0 6 3 2 3 9 5 2 33 All Others 0 2 4 4 2 1 0 3 0 16 Blanks 23 13 16 12 16 12 13 9 21 135 SENATOR IN CONGRESS 1,896 1,905 1,905 2,061 2,033 2,035 2,066 1,714 2,084 17,699 John F. Kerry 1,059 1,219 1,037 1,215 1,111 1,148 1,194 946 1,077 10,006 Raymond Shamie 785 655 839 809 887 857 837 739 958 7,366 Richardson 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 William F. Hurst 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 James Shannon 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 Blanks 52 31 28 35 35 29 35 29 48 322 REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS (7th District) 1,896 1,905 1,905 2,061 2,033 2,035 2,066 1,714 2,084 17,699 Edward J. Markey 1,207 1,289 1,173 1,272 1,237 1,202 1,310 1,031 1,239 10,960 S. Lester Ralph 553 491 625 657 655 704 638 556 693 5,572 Sam Rotondi 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 Blanks 136 124 107 132 141 127 118 127 152 1,164 COUNCILLOR (6th District) 1,896 1,905 1,905 2,061 2,033 2,035 2,066 1,714 2,084 17,699 Joseph A. Langone, III 1,049 998 1,030 1,035 1,054 952 989 841 1,038 8,986 C.Fagerland 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Andrew Tauber 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 W. Douglas Halsted 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 Blanks 847 907 875 1,025 977 1,083 1,077 872 1,046 8,709 SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT (4th Middlesex) 1,896 1,905 1,905 2,061 2,033 2,035 2,066 1,714 2,084 17,699 Richard A. Kraus 1,129 1,238 1,133 1,229 1,221 1,240 1,267 1,005 1,231 10,693 Allan McDonald 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 C. Fagerland 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Earl Johnson 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Karen Halsted 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 Blanks 767 666 772 831 812 794 798 708 853 7,001 REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT(]5thMiddl_es.ex) 1,896 1,905 1,905 2,061 2,033 2,035 2,066 1,714 2,084 17,699 Stephen W. Doran 1,210 1,252 1,133 1,286 1,283 1,282 1,339 1,054 1,209 11,048 Connie Foster 578 555 664 659 640 650 617 552 738 5,653 Blanks 108 98 108 116 110 103 110 108 137 998 102 Legal State Election, November 6, 1984 Swearing VaZidity of Absentee BaZZots before Assistant Town CZerk Barbara Smith are Joseph and Bernice Paradis. c c v c i c c c k J C C c C C L y Legal 103 Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Pr. 7 Pr. 8 Pr. 9 Totals REGISTER OF PROBATE (Middlesex County) 1,896 1,905 1,905 2,061 2,033 2,035 2,066 1,714 2,084 17,699 Paul J. Cavanaugh 1,072 1,051 1,069 1,067 1,087 1,005 1,045 879 1,091 9,366 C. Fagerland 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Elizabeth Tauber 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 J. Wayne Holt 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 Blanks 824 854 836 993 945 1,030 1,021 834 993 8,330 COUNTY COMMISSIONER (Middlesex County) 3,792 3,810 3,810 4,122 4,066 4,070 4,132 3,428 4.168 35,398 Thomas J. Larkin 941 1,024 971 1,048 1,003 996 1,120 867 1,037 9,007 Michael E. McLaughlin 728 677 607 694 656 630 606 508 602 5,708 Nicholas S. Polio 535 494 668 664 679 685 638 541 686 5,590 Blanks 1,588 1,615 1,564 1,716 1,728 1,759 1,768 1,512 1,843 15,093 TREASURER (Middlesex County) 1,896 1,905 1,905 2,061 2,033 2,035 2,066 1,714 2,084 17,699 William J. Gustus 1,101 1,075 1,061 1,073 1,125 1,035 1,085 914 1,114 9,583 Sharon Tauber 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 Earl Johnson 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Stephen Cole 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 Blanks 795 830 844 988 907 1,000 980 799 970 8,113 QUESTION 1 - NON BINDING: (Shall the Senator from this district be instruct- ed to vote in favor of legisla- tion repealing the seven and one -half percent surtax on the five percent Massachusetts income tax ?) 1,896 1,905 1,905 2,061 2,033 2,035 2,066 1,714 2,084 17,699 Yes 706 716 768 791 873 792 872 707 815 7,040 No 225 260 261 255 234 224 218 189 222 2,088 Blanks 965 929 876 1,015 926 1,019 976 818 1,047 8,571 Swearing VaZidity of Absentee BaZZots before Assistant Town CZerk Barbara Smith are Joseph and Bernice Paradis. c c v c i c c c k J C C c C C L y Legal 103 Town Clerk Tallies Four Elections With Three Law Changes TOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES $71,411 TOTAL EXPENSES 22,295 TOTAL PERSONNEL Full Time 4 Part Time 54 The duties in the Town Clerk's Office go through a radical change during a four -year cycle. Two of the years are the so- called "off election years" and are business -as -usual and catch -up periods. The "three - election- year" with local, state primaries and elec- tion of state officers, although a busy one, is a dress rehearsal for the top of the cycle, the "four - election- year" (presidential primaries added), cli- maxing with the presidential election. 1984 saw the completion of the four -year cycle and it lived up to its reputation as being hectic, interesting and never dull. Town Meeting Schedule. A change of pace occurred in the fourteen sessions of town meeting. Although not a record breaking year, it did tie with the Lexing- ton record schedule of 1979. Legal Requirements. As usual, procedures change from year -to -year because of changes in the law, and 1984 was no exception. The first change was wel- comed by the town clerk's office and better served the public as well. The date of the Presidential Primary was changed, allowing eight days between it and the town election, rather than the two consecu- tive days that occurred in 1976 and 1980. Another change in Massachusetts law took effect for the September State Primary. Absentee voters cast- ing ballots outside of the United States no longer need vote in the presence of an official nor have their signature notarized. One more change in the law for state elections (commonly called "general" or November elections) only took effect with this election. Absentee ballots from outside the United States must be counted if mailed by voters on or before election day and received on or before the tenth day after the election. A record 1,415 absen- tee ballots were processed, 443 cast in the clerk's office, and 14 were received from overseas in the 10 days following the November election. In all other elections absentee ballots must be received and counted on election day. Election Vote Summary. At the town election 6,942 votes were cast; 292 were absentee ballots, 85 cast in the town clerk's office, 6,447 voters cast bal- lots at the Presidential Primary, 291 of which were absentee, 98 voting in the clerk's office. In the September State Primary 443 voted absentee, includ- ing 237 who voted in the town clerk's office, with a total of 8,481 ballots cast altogether. In the presidential election, for which so many have pre- pared for many months, more than 87 percent or 17,699 of those registered, voted. With the fourth 1984 election over, the four -year cycle has now been completed. Business -as -usual is now in the foreseeable future, but matters equally important such as record up- dating and filing, will fill the spots reserved for elections every two and four years. Following is the report of the Town Clerk for the year 1984, including all licenses issued and fees collected, fees collected being turned over to the town: DOG LICENSES Male dog licenses issued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,184 @ $ 3.00 $3,552.00 Female dog licenses issued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 @ 6.00 1,176.00 Spayed female licenses issued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,205 @ 3.00 3,615.00 Kennel licenses issued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 @ 10.00 30.00 Transfer licenses issued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 @ .25 .75 Total . . . 8,373.75 Total dog licenses issued . . . . . . . . . 2,591 Fees turned over to town . . . . . . . . . 2,591 @ .75 $1,943.25 Lexington General By -Law, Art. XXVIII,Sec. 2 2,591 @ 1.00 2,591.00 104 Legal Town Clerk FISH & GAME LICENSES Resident Citizen Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 @ 12.50 3,475.00 Resident Citizen Hunting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 @ 12.50 925.00 Resident Citizen Sporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 @ 19.50 1,501.50 Resident Citizen Minor Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 @ 6.50 110.50 Resident Alien Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 @ 14.50 101.50 Non - Resident Citizen /Alien Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 @ 17.50 35.00 Non - Resident Citizen /Alien 7 -Day Fishing . . . . . . . . . . 1 @ 11.50 11.50 Non - Resident Citizen /Alien Hunting (Small Game) . . . . . . 1 @ 23.50 23.50 Resident Citizen Trapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 @ 20.50 41.00 Duplicates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 @ 2.00 12.00 Resident Alien Hunting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 @ 19.50 78.00 Resident Citizen Sporting, Over 70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 @ FREE - - Resident Citizen Fishing (Paraplegic, Blind, Mentally Retarded) 2 @ FREE - - Resident Citizen Fishing, Age 65 - 69 . . . . . . . . . . . 17 @ 6.25 106.25 Resident Citizen Hunting, Age 65 - 69 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 @ 6.25 6.25 Resident Citizen Sporting, Age 65 - 69 . . . . . . . . . . . 2 @ 9.75 19.50 Archery /Primitive Firearms Stamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 @ 5.10 61.20 Waterfowl Stamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 @ 1.25 57.50 Total 0 AUGUST 22 20 6,565.20 Total Fish & Game Licenses issued . . . . . 602 1 0 Total Fees turned over to town . . . . . . 33 24 $ 254.20 9 OTHER LICENSES, FINANCING STATEMENTS TERMINATIONS ETC. SUMMARY Marriage licenses issued 241 @ $10.00 . 2,410.00 Dog Licenses issued . . . . . . . . . . .$10,964.75 Financing Statements recorded . . . . . . 4,265.00 Fish & Game licenses issued . . . . . . . 6,565.20 Terminations recorded . . . . . . . . . . 195.00 Marriage licenses issued . . . . . . . . 2,410.00 Certificates & photocopies . . . . . . . 6,600.20 Financing Statements recorded . . . . . . 4,265.00 Street Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,271.00 Terminations recorded . . . . . . . . . . 195.00 Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,646.00 Certificates and photocopies . . . . . . 6,600.20 Pole locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362.50 Street Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,271.00 Gasoline permits . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,750.00 Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,646.00 FEBRUARY 5 4 Pole locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362.50 1 1 Gasoline permits . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,750.00 Total receipts for 1984 . . . . . . . . .$37,029.65 MARRIAGES BY MONTHS - 1984 GROOMS BRIDES GROOMS BRIDES GROOMS BRIDES GROOMS BRIDES MONTHS TOTALS FIRST FIRST SECOND SECOND THIRD THIRD FOURTH FOURTH JANUARY 17 10 9 6 8 0 0 1 0 FEBRUARY 5 4 4 0 1 1 0 0 0 MARCH 12 8 7 3 5 1 0 0 0 APRIL 13 11 8 2 4 0 1 0 0 MAY 25 21 21 4 3 0 1 0 0 JUNE 32 27 27 3 5 1 0 1 0 JULY 20 12 15 7 4 1 1 0 0 AUGUST 22 20 19 1 2 1 1 0 0 SEPTEMBER 33 24 28 9 4 0 1 0 0 OCTOBER 36 31 31 5 5 0 0 0 0 NOVEMBER 11 6 8 4 3 1 0 0 0 DECEMBER 16 13 11 3 5 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 242 187 188 47 49 6 5 2 0 NUMBER OF MARRIAGES RECORDED ......242 AGE OF THE OLDEST GROOM...... 67 RESIDENTS ..........................210 AGE OF THE OLDEST BRIDE...... 64 NON- RESIDENTS ......................274 AGE OF THE YOUNGEST GROOM .... 19 SOLEMNIZED IN LEXINGTON ............ 133 AGE OF THE YOUNGEST BRIDE.... 18 SOLEMNIZED IN OTHER PLACES ......... 109 Legal 105 Town Clerk BIRTHS BY MONTHS - 1984 (Following are the births received up to January 9, 1985 - all births for 1984 not received) IN LEXINGTON OUT OF LEXINGTON TOTALS MONTHS TOTALS MALES FEMALES MALES FEMALES MALES FEMALES JANUARY 11 0 0 7 4 7 4 FEBRUARY 15 0 0 7 8 7 8 MARCH 23 1 0 12 10 13 10 APRIL 27 0 0 14 13 14 13 MAY 21 0 0 11 10 11 10 JUNE 20 0 0 9 11 9 11 JULY 20 0 0 8 12 8 12 AUGUST 16 0 0 8 8 8 8 SEPTEMBER 19 0 0 12 7 12 7 OCTOBER 18 0 0 8 10 8 10 NOVEMBER 9 0 0 4 5 4 5 DECEMBER 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 199 1 0 100 98 101 98 1984 DEATHS RECEIVED UP TO JANUARY 9, 1985 (all deaths for 1984 not received) JAN .FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC TOTALS MALE 12 9 20 11 11 10 6 8 3 13 8 6 117 FEMALE 18 14 17 14 14 14 19 20 13 7 18 11 179 RESIDENTS DIED IN LEXINGTON MALE 2 0 2 2 2 0 0 1 1 1 3 3 17 FEMALE 3 3 6 2 4 5 3 4 4 0 2 5 41 NON RESIDENTS DIED IN LEXINGTON MALE 0 1 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 2 18 FEMALE 5 3 8 3 2 4 9 10 2 3 10 6 65 RESIDENTS DIED OUT OF LEXINGTON MALE 10 8 15 7 7 8 5 6 1 10 4 1 82 FEMALE 10 8 3 9 8 5 7 6 7 4 6 0 73 CHILDREN UNDER ONE YEAR MALE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 FEMALE 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 BETWEEN ONE AND NINE MALE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 FEMALE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 BETWEEN TEN AND TWENTY -NINE MALE 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 FEMALE 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 BETWEEN THIRTY AND FIFTY -NINE MALE 2 1 5 1 3 2 0 1 0 2 2 2 21 FEMALE 2 2 1 1 0 2 1 0 1 0 1 2 13 BETWEEN SIXTY AND EIGHTY -NINE MALE 9 6 12 10 7 6 6 7 3 10 5 3 84 FEMALE 9 7 13 11 12 7 12 16 12 7 11 7 124 NINETY AND OVER MALE 0 1 3 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 8 FEMALE 7 5 3 2 2 5 4 4 0 0 6 2 40 106 Legal J. J. s Appropriation Committee Worries Over Worsening Future Appropriation Committee. L/R seated: Richard Perry, Secretary, Ex- officio non - voting member; William Dailey, Chairman; Michael O'Sullivan, Vice Chairman. Standing: Mark Polebaum; NyZes Barnert; John Campbell; Guy Doran. Absent: Robert CataZdo, Barry Marshall, K. Heinz Muehlmann. Fiscal year 1985 brought the largest increase in our tax rate in three years. This may be a harbinger of things to come. We have now experienced the closing of five elemen- tary schools and one junior high school. The total school enrollment has gone from a high of approxi- mately 9600 students to the present low of approxi- mately 4950 students. The cost savings attendant to these closings and the reduction in the number of students, along with the reduction in the cost of debt service, have been major factors in enabling the town to achieve a relatively stable tax rate over the prior sever years. We cannot anticipate that similar savings will be available in the future as only one additional school closing is planned and the reduction in school enrollment will level off within a few years. It will be necessary that all persons connected with the financial process exercise restraint in coming years in order that we do not encounter substantial increases in the total cost of town operation. Substantial cost increases will continue to occur in areas where we have little control, i.e., pension and insurance costs. The town and school depart- ments recognize their obligation to treat their employees fairly and with this we see an ever in- creasing share of our budget going toward personnel costs. As this happens it is essential that re- quests for funds be scrutinized and balanced against each other in order that a measure of control over the budget may be achieved. The requirements of Proposition 212 have caused us to examine closely the expenditure of funds. This has been a healthy exercise. We recognize that the constraints imposed by this legislation may be more difficult to observe in the future. Capital Expenditures Committee Likes to Know Ahead The Capital Expenditures Committee operates on a five -year plan, looking not just at capital expense requests for the current year, but also anticipated requests for the next four years. It is therefore very important that all town departments project ahead and make known any anticipated needs for new capital expense items. At the 1984 Annual Town Meeting there were two arti- cles which the committee found problematic. One of these was the $250,000 appropriation for a data processing system for the town. The committee de- cided to support it and town meeting approved. The other was the Pine Meadows Golf Club acquisition that included a lease -back term we did not favor. The golf course article did not pass. Both these topics resurfaced at the November Special Town Meeting. An additional $60,000 was requested and voted for residential assessment software. No action was taken on the golf course because the town's negotiating committee had not reached an agreement on price with the owner. Our job of pro- jecting long -range capital needs and reporting our recommendations to town meeting becomes more diffi- s s 3 i v. s cult with projects such as these, which do not fit in an established long -term plan. Acting on a suggestion by Richard F. Perry, we are exploring with the Conservation Commission the pos- sibility of Lexington's setting up a land bank simi- lar to Nantucket's for purchases such as the golf course. Following through on our stated policy of monitoring projects from inception to completion, we are cur- rently reviewing progress on past capital projects voted on in 1984. Capital Expenditures Committee. L /R: Richard Michelson; Esther Arlan; Daniel McCabe, Chairman. Financial 107 Treasurer + Tax Collector + Parking Clerk = Revenue Officer Retirement Party For Louis Zehner. Surrounded by town employees and officials, the former Treasurer and Mrs. Zehner admire the traditional Paul Revere bowl. TOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES $116,704 TOTAL EXPENSES 60,550 TOTAL PERSONNEL Full Time 6 On January 21, 1984 Treasurer Louis A. Zehner retired after 14 years of faithful service. On September 21, 1984, with the retirement of Police Captain J. Lima, the position of Parking Clerk became vacant. While these two long -time public servants turned to other endeavors, Town Manager appointed Revenue Officer James R. Kane Treasurer on January 23 and Parking Clerk on September 24, 1984. c A far more sweeping transformation took place in ways of working throughout town government, however. Following the Data Processing Advisory Committee's study and request for proposal, issued through the x revenue officer, the 1984 Town Meeting appropriated $250,000 for acquisition of data processing equip - ment and software to handle assorted financial, planning and management functions that are presently accomplished manually or by outside contract. A Digital Equipment Corporation Vax 11/750 has been installed and will be on -line beginning with the a town payrolls January, 1985. In addition, six departments -- Public Works /Engineering, Police, Fire, Planning, Town Manager and Comptroller's - -all have personal computer /terminals to aid their work. No new long -term debt was floated during the year and no tax anticipation notes issued. The town continued to invest its revenues through certificates of deposits and money market instru- ments. Investment earnings increased over fiscal 1983, and were the equivalent of $.58 on the tax rate. The chart below gives a four -year history of these earnings - -a reflection of interest trends and town investment practices. A FOUR YEAR COMPARISON OF INVESTMENT INCOME 108 Financial Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal 1984 1983 1982 1981 Certificates of Deposit/ $575,971.77 $479,660.70 $672,948.39 $826,537.02 Repurchase Agreements Deposit Accounts 159,495.85 164,431.71 160,143.65 145,748.40 Borrowings (non- revenue source) ---- - - - - -- ---- - - - - -- 1,471.98 12,615.90 Miscellaneous ---- - - - - -- ---- - - - - -- ---- - - - - -- 1,800.00 General Revenue Sharing 21,585.57 31,594.51 56,515.13 34,535.91 $757,053.19 $675,686.92 $891,079.55 $1,021,237.23 108 Financial Revenue Officer RECONCILIATION OF TREASURER'S CASH JUNE 30, 1984 SUMMARY OF TRANSACTIONS Balance, July 1, 1983 General Fund Pacific Tel & Tel 4/1/91 -15% 100,000.00 $ 513,486 Receipts Baltimore Gas & Elec 10/1/91- 16.75% 100,000.00 Sears Roebuck 1/15/88- 10.25% 100,000.00 93,711,407 Disbursements U.S. Treasury Note 8/15/88 -10.5% 250,000.00 U.S. Treasury Note 7/15/90- 10.75% 250,000.00 (93,886,858) Balance, June 30, 1984 General Fund $ 338,035 DETAIL OF BALANCES Demand Deposits Shawmut County Bank - Operating $ 228,629 Bank of Boston, Middlesex 2,761 Bank of New England 3,745 BayBank Harvard Trust Co. 3,439 BayBank Middlesex, N.A. 3,857 State Street Bank and Trust Co. 4,660 Bank of Boston 3,683 Arlington Trust 66,943 National Shawmut Bank of Boston 1,000 Total Checking $ 318,717 Savings Deposits Shawmut County Bank $ 1,836 Bank of New England 14,758 Essex Bank 1,265 Total Savings $ 17,859 Cash and Checks on Hand $ 1,050 Bad Checks $ 409 Total Cash $ 338,035 INVESTMENTS Certificates of Deposit & Pooled Investments $ 9,634,337 Grand Total Cash & Investments $ 9,972,372 TREASURER'S TRUST ACCOUNTS Opening Receipts or Balance Balance 7/1/83 Income Appropriations Disbursements 6/30/84 Harrington Seedling Forest $ 573.33 $ 29.74 $ -0- $ -0- $ 603.07 Cemetery Remembrance Fund 66.92 3.47 -0- -0- 70.39 Unemployment Compensation Fund 25,763.52 7,843.17 60,000.00 25,035.70 68,570.99 Conservation Commission 23,775.53 3,463.47 11,194.69 -0- 38,433.69 Town Building Energy Grant 970.90 61.49 300.00 1,332.39 -0- School Energy Grant 23,270.91 2,312.70 -0- -0- 25,583.61 $74,421.11 $13,714.04 $71,494.69 $26,368.09 $133,261.75 Retirement Stablilization Funds Opening Balance 7/1/83 Mass. Munic. Dep. Tr. (MMDT) $699,429.33 MMDT Interest 49,011.57 Investment income 118,461.26 Appropriations 300,000.00 Treasury note disbursements (500,366.76) MMDT Balance 6/30/84 $666,535.40 Retirement Stabilization Portfolio Commonwealth Edison 11/1/88 -17.5% $ 100,000.00 Pacific Tel & Tel 4/1/91 -15% 100,000.00 Michigan Bell Tel 5/1/21- 15.75% 100,000.00 Baltimore Gas & Elec 10/1/91- 16.75% 100,000.00 Sears Roebuck 1/15/88- 10.25% 100,000.00 Wells Fargo 12/15/85- 10.625% 100,000.00 U.S. Treasury Note 8/15/88 -10.5% 250,000.00 U.S. Treasury Note 7/15/90- 10.75% 250,000.00 $1,100,000.00 MMDT 666,535.40 Total Retirement Stabilization Fund $1,766,535.40 James R. Kane, Treasurer Financial 109 Retirement Funding Now Tops $2 Million The Board of Retirement met 13 times during the past year. At the 1984 Annual Town Meeting, $1,333,450 was appropriated to the contributory retirement pen- sion fund as the town's share of retirement allowan- ces for the 1985 fiscal year, and $6,050 was appro- priated for the board's operating expenses. In addition, $204,380 was appropriated to fund pension payments of non - contributory members or their bene- ficiaries. Town employees, through payroll deduc- tions, contributed almost $500,000 to the fund. Income from investments amounting to over $675,000 enabled us to credit interest to members accounts at the rate of 5.5 percent. The town appropriated an additional $300,000 to help meet its unfunded pension liability. This makes a total of $1.6 million appropriated for this purpose since funding started in 1978. With addition of ArrnT1NT Cash Checking Cash Savings sub -total MMDT Certificate of Deposit Mortgage Pass -Thru Securities Bonds Stocks Accrued Interest on Investments Annuity Savings Fund Annuity Reserve Fund Military Service Fund Pension Fund Pension Reserve Fund Expense Fund Investment Income Deductions -Group 1 Deductions -Group 4 Refunds -Group 1 Refunds -Group 4 Transfers to Other Systems Annuities paid Pensions paid Expenses paid Profit on sale of investments TOTALS 110 Financial earnings, the accumulated total of these funds now exceeds $2 million. As of December 31, 1984, there were 298 contributory retirees, an increase of 20 during the year. There are also 19 non - contributory retirees. An election for the employee elected representative position on the board was held on June 25, 1984 for a term to expire June 30, 1987. Results were as follows: Richard E. Spiers, Public Works Dept. 199 Robert W. Cunha, Fire Dept. 76 Blanks 5 Total votes cast 280 Richard E. Spiers was elected. COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET NOVEMBER 30, 1983 Assets Liabilities $ 576.47 39,032.02 17,511.04 154,519.04 18,087.51 1,285,743.72 2,806,332.85 4,868.98 73,000.00 3,636.37 132,005.77 $8,338,894.64 $10,172,722.53 $10,172,722.53 3,1119084.86 829,014.75 40,219.80 $4,121,617.25 1,672,612.71 3,703.60 1,695,064.23 7,531.02 418,483.36 298,119.42 121,763.05 NOVEMBER 30, 1984 Assets Liabilities $ 2,301.08 29,037.24 31,338.32 2,612,805.88 73,000.00 92,568.27 4,7789716.06 947,099.88 $ 4,448,985.10 2,013,869.18 3,814.70 2,627,279.82 9,012.21 12,876.36 594,985.59 326,087.94 135,811.63 100,354.62 89,051.25 1,041.99 20,122.94 39,032.02 135,851.92 154,519.04 1,125,647.01 1,285,743.72 6,473.36 4,868.98 3,636.37 $8,338,894.64 $8,338,894.64 $10,172,722.53 $10,172,722.53 Board of Retirement PORTFOLIO RETIREMENT SYSTEM FUNDS DESCRIPTION UTILITIES Alabama Power Co 412 of 91 Alabama Power Co 4 7/8 of 89 Alabama Power Co 5 of 90 Appalachia Power Co 4 3/8 of 92 Baltimore Gas & Electric 84 of 99 Boston Edison 4 3/4 of 95 Boston Edison 9 of 99 Boston Edison 94 of 2007 Boston Gas 4.65 of 90 Boston Gas 9 3/4 of 95 Cincinnati Gas & Electric 4 1/8 of 87 Cleveland Electric Illum 4 3/8 of 94 Commonwealth Edison 3 %2 of 86 Commonwealth Edison 8 of 2003 Commonwealth Edison 84 of 2007 Commonwealth Edison 9 1/8 of 2008 Commonwealth Edison 9 3/8 of 2004 Connecticut Light & Power 6 7/8 of 98 Connecticut Light & Power 72 of 2003 Consolidated Edison Co 44 of 86 Consumers Power 4 of 86 Consumers Power 4 5/8 of 89 Duke Power 82 of 2000 Duke Power 7 3/4 of 2002 Duquesne Light 312 of 86 Duquesne Light 8 3/4 of 2000 Duquesne Light 9 of 2006 Eastern Edison Co 4 3/8 of 88 El Paso Electric 7 3/4 of 2001 Georgia Power 3 5/8 of 86 Idaho Power 54 of 96 Jersey Central Power & Light 4 1/8 of 86 Jersey Central Power & Light 54 of 89 Louisiana Power & Light 7 1/8 of 98 Louisville Gas & Electric 5 5/8 of 96 Mississippi Power & Light 4 1/8 of 88 Niagara- Mohawk Power 5 7/8 of 96 Niagara- Mohawk Power 7 3/4 of 2002 Ohio Edison 8 3/8 of 2001 Oklahoma Gas & Elec 8 5/8 of 2006 Pacific Gas & Elec 4 5/8 of 97 Pennsylvania Power & Light 9 of 2000 Potomac Electric Power 5 1/8 of 2001 Public Service of Colorado 84 of 2007 Sierra Pacific Power 54 of 86 Southern California Edison 412 of 86 Texas Electric Sery 8 7/8 of 2000 Union Electric 4 3/8 of 88 Union Electric 412 of 95 Utah Power & Light 7 of 98 Virginia Electric & Power 4 3/8 of 93 Virginia Electric & Power 11 of 94 Western Mass Electric 94 of 2004 Wisconsin Public Service 7 %4 of 99 November 30, 1984 BONDS PAR VALUE DESCRIPTION 10,000 10,000 3,000 15,000 20,000 10,000 30,000 50,000 10,000 40,000 2,000 10,000 5,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 15,000 50,000 25,000 5,000 15,000 35,000 15,000 5,000 35,000 50,000 5,000 40,000 5,000 25,000 5,000 1,000 30,000 25,000 1,000 10,000 35,000 40,000 50,000 20,000 40,000 25,000 50,000 3,000 10,000 100,000 2,000 25,000 30,000 5,000 90,000 100,000 35,000 RAILROADS Burlington Northern 74 of 86 Burlington Northern 3 1/8 of 90 Burlington Northern 4 of 97 Chesapeake & Ohio Railway 42 of 92 Hocking Valley Railroad 41� of 99 Illinois Cent R R Equip Trust 74 of 86 Missouri - Pacific R R 44 of 90 Missouri - Pacific R R 44 of 2005 Norfolk & Western Railway 3 of 95 Union Pacific R R 8 of 91 TELEPHONE American Tel & Tel 2 7/8 of 87 American Tel & Tel 5 1/8 of 2001 American Tel & Tel 512 of 97 American Tel & Tel 8 3/4 of 2000 Bell Tel of Pennsylvania 72 of 2013 General Telephone Calif 5 of 87 Illinois Bell Telephone 4.25 of 88 Illinois Bell Telephone 4 7/8 of 97 Illinois Bell Telephone 8 of 2005 Michigan Bell Telephone 4 3/8 of 91 Michigan Bell Telephone 9.60 of 2008 Mountain States Tel & Tel 4 3/8 of 88 Mountain States Tel & Tel 512 of 2005 Mountain States Tel & Tel 8 5/8 of 18 New England Tel 12.45 of 2017 New York Tel 4 5/8 of 2004 New York Tel 72 of 2009 New York Telephone 7 7/8 of 2017 Northwestern Bell Tel 74 of 2005 Ohio BellTel 5 3/8 of 2007 South Central Bell Tel 84 of 2013 South Central Bell Tel 12 7/8 of 2020 Southern Bell Tel & Tel 4 3/8 of 98 Southern Bell Tel & Tel 4 3/8 of 2001 Southern Bell Tel & Tel 7 5/8 of 2013 Southwestern Bell Tel 5 3/8 of 2006 Wisconsin Tel Co 8 of 2014 PAR VALUE 35,000 25,000 25,000 50,000 15,000 40,000 25,000 50,000 25,000 50,000 5,000 25,000 25,000 75,000 50,000 5,000 5,000 15,000 15,000 20,000 50,000 5,000 20,000 100,000 300,000 15,000 15,000 100,000 45,000 10,000 50,000 300,000 10,000 15,000 50,000 15,000 75,000 Financial 111 U.S. GOVERNMENT U.S. Treasury Bonds Reg 3z of 90 125,000 U.S. Treasury Bonds Reg 44 of 75 -85 35,000 U.S. Treasury Bonds Reg 10� of 92 300,000 U.S. Treasury Bonds Reg 11 3/8 of 89 300,000 U.S. Treasury Bonds Reg 112 of 95 300,000 FNMA Bonds Reg 124 of 87 300,000 Financial 111 Board of Retirement PORTFOLIO RETIREMENT SYSTEM FUNDS November 30, 1984 BONDS DESCRIPTION PAR VALUE STOCKS BANK - CAPITAL AND CONVERTIBLE NOTES COMMERCIAL NUMBER OF SHARES Bankers Trust 4� of 88 33,000 General Electric 5.30 of 92 30,000 Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A. 4 7/8 of 93 2,500 General Motors Accpt 7.85 of 98 50,000 Chemical Bank -N.Y. Trust 5 of 93 1,400 International Paper 8.85 of 2000 50,000 Crocker Nat'l Bank 4.60 of 89 25,000 J.P. Morgan 2,000 New England Merchants Nat'l Bank 5 of 94 60,000 Frank T. Parrish, Jr., Chairman Richard M. Perry, Secretary, Ex- officio member Richard E. Spiers, Employee's Elected Rep. 112 Financial BANK STOCKS NAME OF BANK NUMBER OF SHARES NAME OF BANK NUMBER OF SHARES Ameritrust 1,000 Comerica 1,053 Bank of Boston Corp. 4,500 Manufacturer's Hanover Trust 688 Bank of N.E. Corp. 21000 Manufacturer's Nat'l Bank of Detroit 361 Bankers Trust -New York 224 J.P. Morgan 2,000 BayBanks, Inc. 2,000 Patriot Bancorporation 1,698 Chase Manhattan National Bank 542 Shawmut Association 3,000 Chemical Bank New York Trust 776 State Street - Boston Financial 4,000 Citicorp New York 1,248 Total 25,090 Frank T. Parrish, Jr., Chairman Richard M. Perry, Secretary, Ex- officio member Richard E. Spiers, Employee's Elected Rep. 112 Financial s t s 3 L s a Assessors Wrestle With Revaluation Requirements Board of Assessors. L /R: Willard Grusn, C`nairman; BarcZay Hayes; Williamn Potter; David Stusse, Torn Assessor. TOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES $72,832 TOTAL EXPENSES 12,300 TOTAL PERSONNEL Full Time 3 Part Time 4 Despite a net increase of $14.5 million in the total taxable value of the town because of new construc- tion and additions, fiscal 1985 tax rates rose 4.5 percent as the residential and commercial rates climbed 88 cents and $1.29, respectively. Although Lexington maintains a level of taxation which is well below the 2.5 percent levy limit, the total levy has increased 14.7 percent and tax rates have increased 8.8 percent since 1982. During the same period, however, the total valuation has risen only 5.4 percent. A recent market survey has indicated that Boston - area property values are increasing at a rate of nearly 20 percent each year. Our own records reveal that recent sale prices in Lexington are far out- stripping the assessments calculated for the FY 1982 revaluation. In short, the town's assessed valua- tions need to be updated. The fact is that state law requires all cities and towns to maintain assessments at full and fair mar- ket value. Triennial revaluation is the law in Massachusetts, and Lexington must revalue as of January 1, 1986 for FY 1987. To facilitate triennial valuation updates and con- trol assessment costs, $60,000 was appropriated at the 1984 Special Town Meeting for the purchase of a computer- assisted assessment system which will run on the town's new computer. Requests for proposals for such a system were sent to all known vendors of assessment software. The assessors, with the assis- tance of the Data Processing Advisory Committee, are now in the process of selecting a suitable assess- ment program. The new system should be on -line in time to process new valuations for FY 1987. In keeping with the commitment of the Assessors' Office to further the professionalism of the depart- ment, Principal Clerk Dorothy Ryder and Senior Clerk Linda Raposa attended the annual meeting of the Middlesex County Assessors Clerks held in April, and Senior Clerks Margaret Toomey and Linda Raposa atten- ded the annual meeting of the Assessors Clerks spon- sored by the Massachusetts Association of Assessing Officers in October. Assessor Barclay Hayes was certified by the Department of Revenue in assessment administration, law, procedure and valuation follow- ing a week -long course of instruction at the Univer- sity of Massachusetts in Amherst during September. Town Assessor David Stusse was awarded the designa- tion Massachusetts Accredited Assessor by the Massa- chusetts Association of Assessing Officers. In addition to all of the activity surrounding the finalization of the taxable list and preparation of tax bills, the Assessors' Office manually updated record changes for over 700 property transfers, inspected new construction, additions and excise bills. Also, some 2,500 special assessments and over 800 statutory exemptions relating to the elder- ly, widows, the blind, and disabled veterans were administered. Financial 113 Board of Assessors FISCAL 1985 RECAPITULATION I. AMOUNT TO BE RAISED A. APPROPRIATIONS 1. Total Appropriations as certified by Town Clerk to be raised by Taxation, Chapter 41, Section 15A $35,542,506.23 2. Total Appropriations voted to be taken from available funds (Schedule A) $ 1,482,881.77 3. TOTAL A $37,025,388.00_ B. OTHER LOCAL EXPENDITURES 1. Final court judgements $ 41,621.36 2. Total of overlay deficits of prior years 0 3. Offsets to Cherry Sheet Estimated Receipts 972,035.00 4. TOTAL B 1,013,656.36 C. STATE AND COUNTY CHARGES 1. Cherry Sheet Estimated Charges (Schedule B) 2,312,700.00 D. OVERLAY RESERVE FOR TAX ABATEMENTS AND STATUTORY EXEMPTIONS 750,000.00 E. TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED $41,101,744.36 II. ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND REVENUE FROM OTHER SOURCES A. ESTIMATED RECEIPTS FROM STATE 1. Cherry Sheet Estimated Receipts $ 5,315,555.00 2. Cherry Sheet Estimated Charges (Prior year overestimates) 10,949.00 3. TOTAL A $ 5,326,504.00 B. LOCAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS (SCHEDULE C) 3,519,444.65 C. FREE CASH AND OTHER REVENUE SOURCES APPROPRIATED FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES 1. Transfer 992,881.77 2. Revenue Sharing 490,000.00 3. TOTAL C $ 1,482,881.77 D. FREE CASH USED SPECIFICALLY TO REDUCE THE TAX RATE 1,140,000.00 E. TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND REVENUE FROM OTHER SOURCES $11,468,830.42 III. TAX RATE SUMMARY A. TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED $41,101,744.36 B. TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND REVENUE FROM OTHER SOURCES 11,468,830.42 C. NET AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION $29,632,913.94 D. CLASSIFIED TAX LEVIES AND RATES: Levy Levy by Class Percentage Class Valuation Tax Rates Residential 68.8826 $20,411,090.37 $ 997,609,500 $20.46 Open Space .6538 193,739.83 9,469,200 20.46 Commercial 17.2668 5,117,142.81 171,141,900 29.90 Industrial 9.2899 2,753,114.26 92,077,400 29.90 Pers. Prop. 3.9069 1,157,826.67 38,723,300 29.90 Total 100% $29,632,913.94 $1,309,021,300 114 Financial Board of Assessors SCHEDULE A - AMOUNTS VOTED TO BE TAKEN FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS DATE OF VOTE AMOUNT 5 -2 -84 Transfer (includes $490,000.00 $902,181.77 from Revenue Sharing) 5 -9 -84 Transfer 270,700.00 5 -14 -84 Transfer 110,000.00 5 -21 -84 Transfer 20,000.00 5 -23 -84 Transfer 180,000.00 Total $1,482,881.77 SCHEDULE B - FY 1985 ESTIMATED COUNTY AND STATE TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS $1,025,000.00 A. COUNTY ASSESSMENTS Licenses 1. County Tax $ 658,191.00 B. STATE ASSESSMENTS AND CHARGES 175,000.00 1. Special Education 31,979.00 2. State Supervision of Retirement Systems 1,363.00 3. Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Bills 4,313.00 4. Health Insurance Programs 6,690.00 5. State Recreation Areas 194,320.00 6. Air Pollution Control Districts 9,545.00 7. Metropolitan Area Planning Council 5,100.00 C. METROPOLITAN DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS 321,881.00 1. Metropolitan Sewerage 469,050.00 2. Metropolitan Water Recreation D. TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITIES 11. 1. Mass. Bay Transportation Authority 610,268.00 Total $2,312,700.00 SCHEDULE C - FY 1985 ESTIMATED LOCAL RECEIPTS 1. Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise $1,025,000.00 2. Licenses 165,000.00 3. Fines 175,000.00 4. Special Assessments 125,000.00 5. General Government 60,000.00 6. Protection of Persons and Property 25,000.00 7. Health and Sanitation 5,000.00 8. School 15,000.00 9. Cemeteries 25,000.00 10. Recreation 65,000.00 11. Interest 675,000.00 12. Public Service Enterprises (such as Water Dept.) 1,050,000.00 13. Unclassified 109,444.65 Total $3,519,444.65 Financial 115 Board of Assessors Items Not Entering into the Determination of the Tax Rate Betterments and Special Assessments Added to Taxes Committed Amount Interest Apportioned Sewer Assessments 68,975.10 30,183.90 Apportioned Sidewalk Assessments 755.85 261.94 Apportioned Street Assessments 15,389.69 6,574.82 Apportioned Water Assessments 262.16 68.70 Water Liens Added to Taxes 28,210.13 Total Amount of Taxes on Property and Assessments and Liens Added to Taxes as Committed to Tax Collector Total Valuation of Assessed Real Estate Number of Acres of Land Assessed 6,432 Number of Dwelling Houses Assessed 9,080 Recapitulation of Commitments Calendar Year 1984 on Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Number of Vehicles 29,365 116 Financial Excise $1,215,481.13 Total 99,159.00 1,017.79 21,964.51 330.86 28,210.13 $150,682.29 $38,723,300.00 $1,274,250,400.00 TABLE OF AGGREGATES Number of Parcels Assessed Total Bills on Personal Estate 225 Bills on Real Estate 10,385 Value of Assessed Personal Estate Stock in Trade $ 320,800.00 Machinery 3,136,100.00 All Other Tangible Personal Property 35,266,400.00 Total Valuation of Assessed Personal Estate Value of Assessed Real Estate Land Exclusive of Buildings $357,220,600.00 Buildings Exclusive of Land 917,029,800.00 Total Valuation of Assessed Real Estate Number of Acres of Land Assessed 6,432 Number of Dwelling Houses Assessed 9,080 Recapitulation of Commitments Calendar Year 1984 on Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Number of Vehicles 29,365 116 Financial Excise $1,215,481.13 Total 99,159.00 1,017.79 21,964.51 330.86 28,210.13 $150,682.29 $38,723,300.00 $1,274,250,400.00 s L L U 3 t Trustees of Public Trusts Seek Spending Ideas Trustees of PubZic Trusts. L /R: Leo Grace, CZerk; Alan FieZds; John Packard; Frank Parrish, Chairman. The Trustees of Public Trusts worked the past year to realize three objectives: improved yield on investments, maximum use of current and accumulated MATTHEW ALLEN MEMORIAL FUND $ 406.21 The fund is to be used by the Athletic Department of Lexington High School for annual awards to students who have shown unusual faithfulness, effort and sportsmanship in each of five major sports. Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -83 $ 407.79 Income receipts 23.42 Less disbursements 25.00 Balance 6 -30 -84 406.21 AMERICAN LEGION CELEBRATIONS FUND $ 2,601.00 The income of this fund is to be used towards defray- ing the cost of the Town for the Patriots Day, Memo- rial Day and Veterans Day Celebrations. Corpus $ 2,000.00 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank $ 2,000.00 Accumulated income deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -83 $ 256.43 Income receipts 344.57 Balance 6 -30 -84 601.00 BEALS FUND $ 4,253.30 The income of this fund is to be expended for the benefit of worthy, indigent, aged, men and women over sixty years of age, American born. Corpus 2.000.00 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank $ 2,000.00 Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -83 $5,120.17 Income receipts 487.13 Less disbursements 3,354.00 Balance 6 -30 -84 2,253.30 HALLIE C. BLAKE FUND $ 1,528.10 The income is to be expended annually in two cash prizes to two seniors (a boy and a girl) of the Lexington High School, who by example and influence have shown highest qualities of leadership, conduct and character and who possess in the largest measure the good will of the student body. income by all beneficiaries, and consolidation of small accounts for improved efficiency as well as income yield. For example, we were able to increase the sums awar- ded in June at the High School for prizes and schol- arships. We have also assisted with improvements at Munroe Cemetery and with curbing on the Lincoln Street side of Hastings Park. We welcome suggestions from all residents on how to spend trust income, because as can be seen below we do have funds available to help take some of the pressure off the town budget. Corpus $ 1,118.34 32 shares Amer Tel & Tel Co Common 10 shares Ameritech Common 24 shares Bell South Common Total cost of common shares $ 959.25 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 159.09 Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -83 $ 451.69 Income receipts 208.07 Less disbursements 250.00 Balance 6 -30 -84 409.76 BRIDGE CHARITABLE FUND $23,312.18 The income from said trust fund shall be annually distributed among the deserving poor of Lexington without distinction of sex or religion. Corpus $14,930.73 $1,000 Virginia Electric and Power Co 4z% 1st Mortgage bonds due 12 -1 -87 $ 1,000.00 $4,000 Southern Pacific Co 1st mortgage 2 3/4% Bond Series F due 1 -1 -96 2,300.00 $10,000 North Pacific Railway 3% 2047 6,162.50 246 shares First National Boston Corp 4,995.81 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 472.42 Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -83 $6,779.36 Income receipts 1,602.09 Balance 6 -30 -84 8,381.45 GENEVA M. BROWN FUND $ 8,057.06 The income is to be used for improving and beauti- fying the common and the triangular parcel of land in front of the Masonic Temple. Corpus $ 2,958.00 $3,000 Interstate Power Co 5% First Mortgage Bonds due 5 -1 -87 2,865.00 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings 93.00 Accumulated income - deposits Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -83 $5,195.12 Income receipts 453.94 Less disbursements 550.00 Balance 6 -30 -84 5,099.06 Financial 117 Trustees of Public Trusts LEROY S. BROWN FUND $ 6,391.96 The income is to be used towards defraying the ex- pense of an appropriate and dignified celebration of the anniversary of the Battle of Lexington. Corpus $ 5,000.00 $5,000 U.S. Treasury Notes 11 3/4% due 11 -15 -91 $ 5,000.00 Accumulated income - Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -83 $1,335.29 Income receipts 90.78 Less disbursements 34.11 Balance 6 -30 -84 1,391.96 ROBERT P. CLAPP FUND $ 946.09 The income to be used to provide two prizes for pupils of Lexington High School, one for excellence in speaking and the other for excellence in compo- sition. Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -83 $ 941.71 Income receipts 54.38 Less disbursements 50.00 Balance 6 -30 -84 946.09 COLONIAL CEMETERY $ 2,586.90 Corpus $ 1,400.00 Principal- Lexington Savings Bank $ 1,400.00 (various deposits) Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -83 $ 980.25 Income receipts 206.65 Balance 6 -30 -84 1,186.90 FREDERICK L. EMERY FUND $ 5,832.54 The income is to be used by the Lexington Field and Garden Club for the work of grading, grassing and keeping in order grass borders lying between side- walks or footpaths and the driveways on public streets, and in otherwise beautifying the public streets, ways and places in said Town, preference to be given to said objects in order stated. Corpus $ 5,011.25 $1,000 Interstate Power Co 5% lst Mortgage due 5 -1 -87 $ 990.00 $2,000 Virginia Electric and Power Co 4;�% Mortgage Bonds due 12 -1 -87 2,000.00 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 2,021.25 Accumulated income - Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -83 $ 402.46 Income receipts 418.83 Balance 6 -30 -84 821.29 118 Financial EMMA I. FISKE FLOWER FUND $ 985.83 For the preservation and care of a specific cemetery lot. Corpus $ 300.00 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank $ 300.00 Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -83 $ 655.66 Income receipts 61.67 Less disbursements 31.50 Balance 6 -30 -84 685.83 0. W. FISKE -- BATTLE GREEN FUND $ 1,445.72 The income of this fund is to be used for the main- tenance of the Lexington Battle Green or the monu- ments erected thereon. Corpus $ 500.00 Principal- deposit Cambridge Savings Bank $ 500.00 Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -83 $1,012.43 Income receipts 88.84 Less disbursements 155.55 Balance 6 -30 -84 945.72 MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM B. FOSTER FUND $ 357.40 The interest to be used to put plants out on Memorial Day (May 30) of each year on Lot No. 218 in Munroe Cemetery. Corpus $ 300.00 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank $ 300.00 Accumulated income- deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -83 $ 75.09 Income receipts 22.31 Less disbursements 40.00 Balance 6 -30 -84 57.40 CHAS. E. FRENCH COLONIAL CEMETERY FUND $ 2,980.69 The annual income, thereof to be devoted to the care of the older part of the cemetery in which repose the remains of Rev. John Hancock and wife. Corpus $ 1,961.65 $2,000 Chicago Great Western Railway 4% 1988 $ 1,565.00 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 396.65 Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -83 $ 835.65 Income receipts 183.39 Balance 6 -30 -84 1,019.04 Trustees of Public Trusts CHAS. E. FRENCH MEDAL FUND $ 7,708.50 The income is to be used annually to purchase silver medals to be distributed to pupils in the senior high school for the best scholarship. Corpus $ 2,783.48 $2,000 American Tel & Tel Co 7% debentures 2 -15 -2001 $ 19920.00 $1,000 Chicago Great Western Railway 4% 1988 782.50 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 80.98 Accumulated income- deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -83 $5,900.30 Income receipts 924.72 Less disbursements 1,900.00 Balance 6 -30 -84 4,925.02 JONAS GAMMEL TRUST $ 1,347.20 The income is to be expended by the board of public welfare and by two ladies appointed annually for the purpose by the selectmen in purchasing such luxuries or delicacies for the Town poor, wherever located, as are not usually furnished them, and as shall tend to promote their health and comfort. Corpus $ 500.00 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank $ 500.00 Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -83 $ 870.24 Income receipts 76.96 Less disbursements 100.00 Balance 6 -30 -84 847.20 ELIZABETH BRIDGE GERRY FUND $ 2,254.65 To be held and used for the same purpose as the Bridge Charitable Fund. Corpus $ 2,254.65 $1,000 Virginia Electric and Power Co 412% 1st Mortgage Bonds due 12 -1 -87 $ 1,000.00 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 1,254.65 GEORGE L. GILMORE FUND $36,966.27 The income to be used as the town may from time to time vote; and if at any time special use arises to which in the opinion of the Selectmen the principal of said fund may be applied, then the principal of said fund may be applied upon the vote of the town meeting. Corpus $ 8,886.65 45 Shares Boston Edison $ 1,791.43 104 Shares Exxon Corp 1,902.72 $5,000 Georgia Power Co First Mortgage 4 3/8i 11 -1 -92 131.177 Shares Am Tel & Tel 4,312.50 $1,000 Chesapeake and Ohio 4'27 1992 880.00 Accumulated income- deposits Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -83 $29,122.98 11 3/4% Income receipts 2,956.64 Less disbursements 4,000.00 Lexington Balance 6 -30 -84 28,079.62 4,006.20 HARRIET R. GILMORE FUND $ 1,188.18 The income is to be expended for the benefit of poor people in Lexington. Corpus $ 500.00 Principal deposit Lexington Savings Bank $ 500.00 Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -83 $ 623.40 Income receipts 64.78 Balance 6 -30 -84 688.18 HARRINGTON MEMORIAL FUND $21,692.01 To the School Committee of the Town of Lexington, for scholarships for needy children. Corpus $19,569.19 84 Shares Am Tel & Tel Co Common 64 Shares Ameritech Common 153 Shares Bell South Common 131.177 Shares Am Tel & Tel Co Common (Shares held -stock purchase plan) Total cost of common shares $ 9,619.19 $10,000 U.S. Treasury Notes 11 3/4% due 1 -15 -91 9,950.00 Accumulated income - deposits Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -83 $ 4,006.20 Fund transfer 8,000.00 Income receipts 989.45 Less disbursements 10,872.83 Balance 6 -30 -84 2,122.82 Financial 119 Trustees of Public Trusts HAYES FOUNTAIN FUND $ 1,467.03 The income is to be used for the perpetual care of the fountain and grounds immediately around it. Corpus $ 862.72 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank $ 862.72 Accumulated income- deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -83 $ 519.91 Income receipts 84.40 Balance 6 -30 -84 604.31 HERBERT HILTON FUND $15,647.97 For the preservation and care of a specific cemetery lot. Corpus $ 4,577.47 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank $ 4,577.47 Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -83 $ 9,660.48 Income receipts 1,627.02 Less disbursements 217.00 Balance 6 -30 -84 11,070.50 EVERETT M. MULLIKEN FUND $ 9,630.20 The income shall be used under the supervision of the proper town authorities, for the care of Hast- ings Park in said Lexington. Corpus $ 4,895.00 $5,000 Central Maine Power Co 1st Mortgage 4 7/8% Bonds due 5 -1 -87 $ 4,812.50 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 82.50 Accumulated income - deposits Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -83 $11,725.24 Income receipts 825.73 Less disbursements 7,815.77 Balance 6 -30 -84 42735.20 MUNROE CEMETERY FUNDS $142,149.34 Corpus $ 42,910.00 Principal- Lexington Savings Bank $ 3,844.37 Principal -Union Warren Savings Bank 9,000.00 $30,000.00 U.S. Treasury Note 1314% due 4 -15 -88 30,0:65.63 Income Account: $50,000.00 U.S. Treasury Note 12.57 due 5 -15 -87 49,687.50 Lexington Savings Bank: Balance 7 -1 -83 $92,960.11 Income receipts 11,800.55 Transfer of funds 30,065.63 Less disbursements 85,274.45 Balance 6 -30 -84 49,551.84 HENRY S. RAYMOND FUND $ 5,984.45 For the preservation and care of specific cemetery lots. 120 Financial HENRY S. RAYMOND FUND (Cont'd) $ 5,984.45 Corpus $ 1,500.00 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank $ 1,500.00 Accumultated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -83 $ 3,871.82 Income receipts 662.63 Less disbursements 50.00 Balance 6 -30 -84 4,484.45 SARAH E. RAYMOND LIBRARY FUND $ 737.61 The income only from said fund shall be used for the purchase of books. Corpus $ 500.00 Principal- deposit Provident Institution for Savings $ 500.00 Accumulated income - deposit Provident Institution for Savings Balance 7 -1 -83 $ 195.07 Income receipts 42.54 Balance 6 -30 -84 237.61 EDITH C. REDMAN TRUST $ 1,131.69 The income only therefrom to be used and applied for the care and maintenance of the Lexington Common. Corpus $ 500.00 Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -83 $ 564.81 Income receipts 66.88 Balance 6 -30 -84 631.69 ELSA W. REGESTEIN FUND $ 1,034.70 The income to be expended for awards to members of the senior class of the Lexington High School. Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -83 $ 1,025.51 Income receipts 59.19 Less disbursements 50.00 Balance 6 -30 -84 1,034.70 F. FOSTER SHERBURNE AND TENNEY SHERBURNE FUND $24,930.07 The net income from said fund shall be awarded annually to assist in the education of such deserv- ing young men or women domiciled in said Town of Lexington. Corpus $24,701.65 $4,000 Chicago Great Western Railway 4% 1988 $ 3,150.00 $2,000 Interstate Power Co. 1st Mortgage 5 1/8% 5 -1 -89 1,969.08 $10,000 Niagara Mohawk Power 4 3/47 1990 9,900.00 $5,000 No. Pacific Railway 4% 1997 4,362.50 $5,000 Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. 4;1% Bonds due 3 -1 -87 4,926.51 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 393.56 Trustees of Public Trusts F. FOSTER SHERBURNE AND TENNEY SHERBURNE FUND (Cont'd) $24,930.07 Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -83 $ 239.11 Income receipts 1,189.31 Less disbursements 1,200.00 Balance 6 -30 -84 228.42 GEORGE 0. SMITH FUND $ 2,672.65 The income thereof to be expended by the Field and Garden Club in setting out and keeping in order shade and ornamental trees and shrubs in the streets and highways in said town, or the beautifying of unsightly places in the highways. Corpus $ 2,507.65 $4,000 Southern Pacific Co. -1st Mortgage 2 3/4% Bond Series F due 1 -1 -96 $ 2,335.44 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 172.21 Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -83 $ 55.00 Income receipts 110.00 Balance 6 -30 -84 165.00 ELLEN A. STONE FUND $ 2,347.95 The accrued interest is to be paid to the school com- mittee who are to employ it in aiding needy and de- serving young women of Lexington in obtaining a higher education. Corpus $ 2,000.00 $2,000 Virginia Electric and Power Co. 412% Mortgage Bonds due 12 -1 -87 $ 2,000.00 Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -83 $ 528.70 Income receipts 119.25 Less disbursements 300.00 Balance 6 -30 -84 347.95 GEORGE W. TAYLOR FLAG FUND $ 2,820.03 The income to be used for the care, preservation and replacement of said flagpole (on the Battle Green), or for the purchase of new flags; any balance of income from said fund to be used for the care of Lexington Common. Corpus $ 2,006.25 $2,000 Virginia Electric and Power Co. 41z% 1st Mortgage Bonds due 12 -1 -87 $ 2,000.00 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 6.25 Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -83 $ 683.37 Income receipts 130.41 Balance 6 -30 -84 813.78 GEORGE W. TAYLOR TREE FUND $ 3,761.03 The income is to be expended for the care, purchase and preservation of trees for the adornment of said town. GEORGE W. TAYLOR TREE FUND (Cont'd) $ 3,761.03 Corpus $ 2,006.25 $2,000 Virginia Electric and Power Co 4�i% 1st Mortgage Bonds due 12 -1 -87 $ 2,000.00 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 6.25 Accumulated income - deposits Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -83 $ 1,987.08 Income receipts 211.10 Less disbursements 443.40 Balance 6 -30 -84 1,754.78 ALBERT BALL TENNEY MEMORIAL FUND $ 9.648.37 The income is to be used to provide nightly illumi- nation of the Lexington Minuteman statue. Corpus $ 4,531.80 $4,000 Hocking Valley 01% Bonds due 1999 $ 3,870.74 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 661.06 Accumulated income - deposits Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -83 $ 7,088.18 Income receipts 703.39 Less disbursements 2,675.00 Balance 6 -30 -84 5,116.57 TOWER MEMORIAL PARK FUND $27,803.29 The income thereof to be applied by said town, in each and every year for the care, maintenance and improvement of Tower Park. Corpus $ 8,964.71 $2,000 New England Power Co 4% 1st Mortgage Bonds 6 -1 -1988 $ 1,510.00 $2,000 Western Mass. Electric Co 4 3/8% 1st Mortgage Series C 4 -1 -87 1,590.00 $10,000 Southern Pacific Co 1st Mortgage 2 3/47 Bonds Series F due 1 -1 -96 5,750.00 Principal- deposit Union Warren Savings 114.71 Accumulated income - deposits Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -83 $17,272.93 Income receipts 2,318.15 Less disbursements 752.50 Balance 6 -30 -84 18,838.58 CHARLES LYMAN WELD FUND $ 6,538.55 The entire fund, both principal and income, are available upon a vote of the town for educational purposes or chapel at Westview Cemetery. $6,000 U S Treasury Note 12% due 3 -31 -88 $ 5,962.50 Principal- deposits Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -83 $ 6,252.78 Income receipts 358.56 Less disbursements 6,035.29 Balance 6 -30 -84 576.05 Financial 121 Trustees of Public Trusts WESTVIEW CEMETERY $460,610.50 Corpus $415,316.38 $28,000 Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric 32,115. Co 4�% Bonds due 3 -1 -87 $ 27,648.29 $1,000 Oklahoma Gas & Electric 18,054. 3 7/8% Bonds due 1988 872.50 $15,000 North Pacific Railway Co Prior 9,000. Lien, Mortgage 4% Bonds due 1 -1 -97 12,414.51 $5,000 Alabama Power Co 1st Mortgage 14,125. 4 5/8% Bonds due 5 -1 -87 4,543.75 $12,000 Chicago Great Western Railway 1st Mortgage 4% Bonds Series A due 1 -1 -88 9,241.05 $4,000 Hocking Valley 4;�% Bonds due 1999 3,870.74 $6,000 Alabama Power Co 1st Mortgage 3 7/8i Bonds due 1 -1 -88 5,085.00 $10,000 Great Northern Railway Income receipts 37,926.86 3 1/8% due 1990 6,751.25 $1,000 Idaho Power Co 4�7 Bonds Balance 6 -30 -84 45,294.12 due 1 -1 -87 972.50 1710 Shares Bank of Boston Corp 23,184.01 750 Shares J P Morgan & Co, Inc 20,677.81 11.80 Shares State Street Bank & Trust Co 11,070.00 856 Shares Shawmut Assoc, Inc 21,440.13 $15,000 Northwestern Bell Telephone Co 4 3/87 Debentures due 3 -1 -2003 11,006.25 $50,000 U S Treasury Bond 11!�% due 11 -15 -95 49,546.88 $50,000 U S Treasury Note 1111% due 10 -15 -90 49,562.50 $50,000 Federal Home Loan Bond 11.7% due 7 -26 -93 49,343.75 Comptroller Goes on Line TOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES $137,360 TOTAL EXPENSES 3,650 TOTAL PERSONNEL 7 At the time of the 1984 Annual Town Meeting, the Town Manager's Data Processing Advisory Task Force had completed its study of the town's methods and procedures and had recommended an appropriation of funds for the purchase of a minicomputer and several personal computers to process the town's data. This recommendation was approved by Town Meeting. Late in 1984, the town accepted delivery of a VAX 11/750 Digital Equipment Company minicomputer and six Rainbow microcomputers. The conversion and in- stallation of this equipment was undertaken in early December with payroll to be the first application. The hope was to have it operational early in 1985. We completed our third year under the state's Uni- form Municipal Accounting System on June 30, 1984. Under this system our financial reports and state- ments are designed to be easily understood by ordi- nary citizens as well as persons with accounting training. Arthur Andersen & Co., Certified Public Accountants, once again audited our accounting records as of June 122 Financial $5,000 General Telephone Co of Calif 411% Mortgage due 9 -1 -86 3,993. 1470 Shares New England Merchants Co, Inc. 32,115. $17,500 American T & T Co 8 3/4% Debentures due 5 -15 -2000 18,054. $14,000 New England Merchants National Bank 5% Conv Debentures due 1994 9,000. $18,000 Citicorp Conv Subor 5.75% notes due 6 -30 -2000 14,125. Principal- deposits Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -83 $166,249.89 Received from Town 10,000.00 Bond redemption 3,000.00* Less disbursements 148,453.13 Balance 6 -30 -84 30,796.76 Accumulated income - deposits Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -83 $ 46,949.39 Income receipts 37,926.86 Less disbursements 39,582.13 Balance 6 -30 -84 45,294.12 *Central Maine Power 3 5/8% Bonds redeemed cost $2,550 75 00 95 00 00 LOUISE E. WILKINS FLOWER FUND $ 113.15 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -83 $ 117.66 Income receipts 6.99 Less disbursements 11.50 Balance 6 -30 -84 113.15 Frank T. Parrish, Jr., Chairman Alan S. Fields John R. Packard 30, 1984. In a year when accounting transactions approached the $100 million figure, the town was found to be in excellent financial condition with our "free cash" surplus revenue at approximately $3 million. Over 33,000 payroll checks were processed through our payroll service bureau during the year, with 2,067 W -2's (employer's statement of earnings) being issued shortly after the end of the year. Almost 13,000 invoices were processed, resulting in a simi- lar number of accounts payable and refund or abate- ment checks. Several legislative amendments affecting our retire- ment system were introduced during the year. A great deal of time was spent in reading, digesting, reviewing and implementing these changes. New pro- cedures mandated for disability retirements and the handling of withdrawals from the system have greatly increased our paper work. We approach 1985 with a challenging assignment - -to install all the data processing functions on the computer by year's end. This conversion will have to be accomplished simultaneous with our regular work load. Comptroller/ Letter of Submittal TRANSMITTAL LETTER To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts 02173 December 14, 1984 In accordance with the provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 41, Section 61, I submit herewith the financial reports of the Town as of the end of the fiscal year - June 30, 1984. We have strived continuously to improve the format of many of our reports and we believe they will be more easily understood by non - financial persons. Changes in the State's new Uniform Municipal Accounting System, that we converted to in July, 1981, permit us to provide more uniformity in financial reporting and adhere more closely to generally accepted accounting principles. The following financial statements and reports, as of June 30, 1984, are appended to this letter: Combined Balance Sheet of All Funds Combined Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances Schedule of Accounts Receivable Schedules of Special Revenue Funds Appropriation Accounts Schedule of Cash Receipts Schedule of Cash Payments Schedule of Debt and Interest Richard M. Perry, Comptroller Financial 123 Comptroller/ Combined Balance Sheet of All Funds COMBINED BALANCE SHEET - ALL FUND TYPES AND ACCOUNT GROUPS JUNE 30, 1984 G 0 V E R N M E N T A L T Y P E F U PI___D__S Proprietory Type Special Capital Special Funds General Revenue Proiects Assessments Enterprise Assets 33,863.60 Cash 338,035.49 Investments 9,490,121.01 Receivables: Taxes 526,424.58 Excises 343,887.89 User charges and liens Tax liens 9,172.58 Departmentals 64,347.39 Special Assessments 7,573.08 Due from other governments 129,699.00 Deferred Revenue (302,403.68) (Reserve for uncollectables) Accrued interest 79,674.68 Due (to) /from other funds (1,700,290.95) Tax foreclosures 33,863.60 Amounts provided for: Payment of bonds 508,297.52 State (Chapter 645) Payments of notes 971,158.32 Total assets 9,012,531.59 Liabilities Warrants Payable 1,247,989.15 Payroll Deductions 180,932.53 Deposits 7,573.08 Bonds payable: 648,022.57 Inside debt limit Outside debt limit 4,907,828.22 Notes payable Due to other governments 4,667.50 Reserve for abatements/ exemptions 526,424.58 Reserve for collected taxes subject to refund 508,297.52 Fund Equity Reserved for encumbrances 971,158.32 Reserve for petty cash 1,050.00 Designated: Over /under assessments 8,588.12 Various Abatements /exemptions: Surplus 648,022.57 Undesignated: Unreserved fund balance 4,907,828.22 Total liabilities, reserves and fund balance 9,012,531.59 124 Financial 1-44,215.78 130,583.58 777,972.34 43,285.39 1,052,771.70 43,285.39 29,002.72 43,285.39 812,940.92 210,828.06 1,052,771.70 43,285.39 1,046,793.37 (1,046,793.37) 327,741.50 327,741.50 327,741.50 327,741.50 361,332.23 (2,890.66) 531,997.15 890,438.72 201,692.18 688,746.54 890,438.72 Comptroller/ Combined Balance Sheet of All Funds Fiduciary Type Funds Account Group Totals Agency and Trusts Long Term Debt (Memorandum Only) Treasurer Library Public Accounts June 30, 1984 June 30, 1983 676.50 3,490.27 271,462.45 613,664.71 2,299,899.82 11900,610.20 444,174.23 580,407.92 12,5592529.14 9,965,806.77 526,424.58 549,306.12 3433887.89 407,931.48 361,332.23 324,916.03 9,172.58 14,226.40 643347.39 63,818.38 1,046,793.37 1,054,342.88 260,282.58 207,990.27 (1,352,087.71) (13432,569.87) 79,674.68 64,341.68 284.00 19,010.57 .00 .00 33,863.60 33,863.60 1,679,186.02 1,679,186.02 23633,371.98 75,813.98 75,813.98 151,628.02 50,000.00 1,901,570.70 447,664.50 870,880.94 1,755,000.00 16,301,885.04 16,388,874.06 1,276,991.87 13630,978.58 180,932.53 152,650.83 73573.08 3,593.53 1,615,000.00 1,6153000.00 2,505,000.00 140,000.00 1403000.00 280,000.00 50,000.00 4,667.50 43457.25 526,424.58 1,167,097.13 508,297.52 1,2163135.89 1,167,906.68 1,050.00 1,050.00 8,588.12 61,375.49 1,901,570.70 447,664.50 870,880.94 4,243,885.12 3,431,947.69 648,022.57 370,935.80 5,924,316.26 5,561,881.08 1,901,570.70 447,664.50 870,880.94 1,755,000.00 16,301,885.04 16,388,874.06 Financial 125 Comptroller/ Combined Statement of Revenues, COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES ALL FUND TYPES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1984 Revenues: Taxes Tax liens and foreclosures Motor vehicle excise Penalties and interest Enterprise user charges and liens Non - enterprise charges for services License permits and fines Departmental Intergovernmental Special assessments Earnings on investments Contributions Total revenues Expenditures: General Government Public safety Health and sanitation Highways and streets Veterans benefits Education Libraries Parks and recreation Pensions and retirement Unclassified Enterprise -water Cemeteries Maturing debt and interest Total expenditures Excess (deficiency) of revenue over (under) expenditures Other financing sources (uses): Proceeds of bonds Proceeds of notes Operating transfers in Payment of notes State and county charges Operating transfers out Total other financing sources (uses) Excess of revenues and other sources over (under) expenditures and other uses Fund balances, July 1, 1983 Fund balances, June 30, 1984 126 Financial G o v e r n m e n t a l F u n d T y p e Special Capital Special General Revenue Projects Assessments 27,047,798.08 (404,952.89) (160,000.00) 5,053.82 (454,952.89) (160,000.00) 1,246,458.36 (23,387.24) (214,132.62) (6,117.23) 93,892.45 1_,047,155.87 257,418.01 333,858.73 524,961.81 504,283.50 492,580.30 4,297,686.70 2,738,479.15 153,882.77 753,488.16 21,585.57 34,441,241.37 3,285,026.53 153,882.77 4,057,547.08 48,733.56 3,851,332.29 190,583.99 690,967.94 367,136.82 214,132.62 1,951,084.31 514,600.18 19,926.44 18,530,297.82 1,636,825.57 730,572.62 14,973.86 223,164.80 24,423.42 1,684,286.50 80,546.12 56,183.48 20,531.65 1,198,682.46 33,038,940.03 2,853,460.88 214,132.62 1,402,301.34 431,565.65 (214,132.62) 153,882.77 150,000.00 1,148,886.72 (200,000.00) (1,814,051.88) (2,662.64) (404,952.89) (160,000.00) (667,827.80) (454,952.89) (160,000.00) 734,473.54 (23,387.24) (214,132.62) (6,117.23) 5,802,173.69 1_,047,155.87 257,418.01 333,858.73 6,536,647.23 1,023,768.63 43,285.39 327,741.50 Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances Proprietary F i d u c i a r y F u n d T y p e Totals Enterprise (Memorandum Only) Water Treasurer Cary Library Public Trustees June 30, 1984 June 30, 1983 27,047,798.08 25,891,705.57 5,053.82 10,574.06 1,246,458.36 1,129,850.19 93,892.45 81,492.03 1,262,052.48 1,262,052.48 1,337,700.44 524,961.81 489,085.81 504,283.50 325,092.90 575913.67 550,493.97 484,762.73 5,416.69 7,041,582.54 6,545,903.98 153,882.77 171,455.18 178,347.49 103,546.18 84,070.42 1,141,037.82 932,142.75 3,155.00 3,155.00 8,705.00 1,262,052.48 183,764.18 164,614.85 84,070.42 38,5749652.60 37,408,470.64 64,324.00 269368.09 4,196,972.73 3,669,769.41 4,041,916.28 3,657,363.93 1,272,237.38 1,411,453.08 148,040.00 2,613,724.49 2,595,429.10 19,926.44 13,077.14 6,151.83 20,173,275.22 19,148,890.92 148,730.12 894,276.60 833,768.26 12,392.22 259,980.44 309,466.83 44,617.00 1,728,903.50 1,5589927.78 3,546.92 5,577.12 145,853.60 90,299.65 166,060.66 166,060.66 213,495.74 10,526.24 31,057.89 22,541.82 1,198,682.46 1,2179500.92 423,041.66 29,915.01 148,730.12 34,647.41 36,742,867.73 34,741,984.58 839,010.82 153,849.17 15,884.73 49,423.01 2,831,784.87 2,666,486.06 750,000.00 150,000.00 576,000.00 371,194.69 10,000.00 1,530,081.41 562,594.08 (448,298.00) (200,000.00) (2,262,349.88) (591,000.00) (2,421,847.65) (35,000.00) (602,615.53) (303,754.96) (448,298.00) 371,194.69 (25,000.00) (1,384,884.00) (1,428,008.53) 390,712.82 525,043.86 15,884.73 24,423.01 1,446,900.87 1,238,477.53 499,725.90 1,376,526.84 431,779.77 846,457.93 10,595,096.74 9,356,619.21 8909438.72 1,901,570.70 447,664.50 870,880.94 12,041,997.61 10,595,096.74 Financial 127 00 ieiDUeuf3 01 -General Fund SCHEDULE OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1984 Uncollected Abatements & Adjusted Apportionments Collections Uncollected July 1, 1983 Commitments Adjustments Collectable Transfers Net of Refunds June 30, 1984 Personal Property Taxes: Levy of 1984 1983 8,827.73 1982 4,142.33 1981 1,771.00 1980 162.06 1979 297.40 1,130,206.75 66,501.10 2,887.01 63,177.85 118.26 162.10 1,063,705.65 5,940.72 (59,035.52) 1,771.00 43.80 135.30 Real Estate Taxes: Levy of 1984 26,892,591.33 253,520.64 26,639,070.69 1983 385,225.28 58,793.13 326,432.15 1982 148,880.32 58,279.17 90,601.15 1981 4,304.60 (4,304.60) 1980 2,544.38 (2,544.38) 1,058,685.40 2,154.67 (63,177.85) 43.80 135.30 26,260,588.05 211,118.29 72,692.70 (4,304.60) (2,544.38) 5,020.25 3,786.05 4,142.33 1,771.00 378,482.64 115,313.86 17,908.45 Totals 549,306.12 28,022,798.08 510,288.24 28,061,815.96 Tax Liens 27,535,391.38 526,424.58 14,226.40 14,226.40 5,053.82 9,172.58 Motor Vehicle Excise: Levy of 1984 1,086,930.50 44,654.56 1,042,275.94 1983 191,826.42 218,818.66 23,625.13 387,019.95 1982 37,904.81 4,275.05 2,208.99 39,970.87 1981 25,130.87 5.50 25,125.37 1980 113,896.33 28,955.60 84,940.73 1979 39,173.05 33,266.13 5,906.92 1978 (599.59) 599.59 1977 (391.88) 391.88 1976 (336.33) 336.33 1975 (396.84) 396.84 1974 (321.75) 321.75 1973 (381.43) 381.43 1972 (79.20) 79.20 Totals 846,235.56 361,946.70 4,564.25 1,549.58 23,533.97 3,521.83 599.59 391.88 336.33 396.84 321.75 381.43 79.20 196,040.38 25,073.25 35,406.62 23,575.79 61,406.76 2,385.09 407,931.48 1,310,024.21 130,208.89 1,587,746.80 1,243,858.91 343,887.89 Departmental: Sewer Other 2,336.67 12,126.68 7,170.54 7,292.81 Ambulance Service 52,213.72 44,390.00 1,455.50 95,148.22 Animal Control 490.00 730.00 1,220.00 Assessors in lieu of taxes 96.16 9,037.39 41.81 9,091.74 Fire 2,900.00 6,950.00 100.00 9,750.00 Sewer Service 750.00 3,000.00 3,750.00 Sewer House Connections 1,316.98 1,316.98 Street Opening Permits 583.25 2,889.40 3,472.65 School Tuition 3,132.10 3,132.10 5,156.14 38,168.37 1,180.00 9,091.74 6,850.00 3,000.00 216.11 3,032.65 2,136.67 56,979.85 40.00 2,900.00 750.00 1,100.87 440.00 Totals 63,818.88 79,123.47 11,899.95 131,042.40 66,695.01 64,347.39 Comptroller/Schedule of Accounts Receivable ieJ3ueuta 50 -Special Assessment Fund Apportioned Assessments: Sewer: Unapportioned Added to Taxes 1985 Added to Taxes 1984 Added to Taxes 1983 Added to Taxes 1982 Sidewalk: Unapportioned Added to Taxes 1984 Added to Taxes 1982 Street: Unapportioned Added to Taxes 1984 Added to Taxes 1983 Added to Taxes 1982 Water: Added to Taxes 1984 Added to Taxes 1982 Committed Interest: Added to Taxes 1985 Added to Taxes 1984 Added to Taxes 1983 Added to Taxes 1982 Apportioned Assessments Not Yet Due: Sewer 1984-2001 Sidewalk Street Water Suspended Assessments: Sewer Street Water Suspended Assessments on Town Owned Land: Sewer Sidewalk Street Water Totals (1,752.05) 1,962.64 (71.62) 74,187.10 800.38 1,053.41 3,008.22 701.20 16.85 (1,361.00) 53,836.29 (25.00) 14,023.13 78.62 326.37 313.21 21.24 (15.77) 39,672.09 625.96 829.19 705,496.71 3,922.82 107,986.22 2,315.70 67,947.78 790.00 2,137.50 113,205.99 8,952.46 39,347.11 1,714.01 1,962.64 2,335.53 46,929.14 2,530.04 40.80 38.76 734.40 (52.44) (2,319.45) 74,074.68 800.38 1,053.41 3,008.22 701.20 16.85 52,475.29 13,998.13 78.62 326.37 313.21 21.24 39,617.56 625.96 829.19 706,724.95 6,258.35 154,967.80 2,315.70 67,947.78 790.00 2,137.50 113,205.99 8,952.46 39,347.11 1,714.01 74,187.10 701.20 14,023.13 313.21 628.13 113.71 73,010.37 282.75 203.56 471.69 701.20 2,381.75 14,009.37 44.07 44.07 307.11 37.79 38,984.42 243.86 172.13 15,903.29 135.95 3,992.13 357.35 1,939.80 (2,947.58) (113.71) 1,064.31 517.63 849.85 2,536.53 16.85 50,093.54 (11.24) 34.55 382.30 6.10 21.24 (37.79) 633.34 382.10 657.06 616,634.56 5,421.20 136,952.54 1,645.14 66,007.98 790.00 2,137.50 113,205.99 8,952.46 39,347.11 1,714.01 1,054,342.88 238,931.19 3,291.56 1,289,982.51 89,224.64 153,964.50 1,046,793.37 Comptroller/Schedule of Accounts Receivable iepueui3 MI 61 -ENTERPRISE FUND -WATER User Charges: Rates Other Services: House Connections Miscellaneous Liens Added to Taxes: 1985 1984 1983 1982 Totals Assets Investments Due from other governments Due from other funds Amounts provided for payment of notes Total assets Uncollected SCHEDULE OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1984 Abatements & July 1, 1983 Commitments Adjustments 298,972.90 729.68 22,572.60 1,281.25 1,359.60 324,916.03 1,255,332.11 4,511.95 594.17 28,210.13 1,284,136.41 4,511.95 Adjusted Collectable 1,549,793.06 729.68 594.17 28,210.13 22,572.60 1,281.25 1,359.60 1,604,540.49 Apportionments Collections Uncollected Transfers Net of Refunds June 30, 1984 27,727.13 1,191,714.66 330,351.27 729.68 594.17 00 1,032.80 27,177.33 20,461.15 2,111.45 716.30 564.95 962.05 397.55 27,727.13 1,215,481.13 361,332.23 Revenue Sharing COMBINING BALANCE SHEET - ALL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS JUNE 30, 1984 School Highway Education Cafeteria Improvements Revenue Other - - - Totals - - - Revenue June 30, 1984 June 30, 1983 144,215.78 95,615.00 82,156.78 34,968.58 116,253.33 186,101.23 393,461.00 144,215.78 130,583.58 777,972.34 205,656.28 94,259.27 776,005.88 50,000.00 239,830.78 82,156.78 151,221.91 186,101.23 393,461.00 1,052,771.70 1,125,921.43 Liabilities & Fund Balances Liabilities: Warrants payable Notes payable Fund equity: Designated Undesignated Total liabilities and fund balances 29,002.72 210,828.06 239,830.78 82,156.78 151,221.91 82,156.78 151,221.91 29,002.72 28,765.56 50,000.00 186,101.23 393,461.00 812,940.92 777,183.15 210,828.06 269,972.72 186,101.23 393,461.00 1,052,771.70 1,125,921.43 Comptroller/Accounts Receivable A_ m co C Z C 0 c Z a z ieI3U UTd COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES ALL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1984 21 22 23 24 25 Revenue School Highway Education Other (Totals -Memorandum Only) Sharing Cafeteria Improvements Revenue Revenue June 30, 1984 June 30, 1983 Revenues: Non enterprise charges for service 524,961.81 524,961.81 489,334.18 Intergovernmental 379,929.00 77,360.34 303,442.31 1,124,509.10 853,238.40 2,738,479.15 2,330,810.33 Earnings on investments 21,585.57 21,585.51 31,594.51 Total Revenue 401,514.57 602,322.15 303,442.31 1,124,509.10 853,238.40 3,285,026.53 2,851,739.02 Expenditures: General Government Public Safety Health & Sanitation Highways & Streets Veteran's Benefits Education Libraries Parks & Recreation Pensions & Retirements Unclassified Cemeteries Maturing Debt and Interest Total Expenditures Excess of Revenues over/ (under) expenditures Other financing sources (uses) Proceeds on notes Operating transfers in Payments of notes Operating transfers out Total other financing sources (uses) 44,316.00 10,000.00 360,000.00 46,343.23 138,375.52 578,064.65 1,058,760.92 4,417.56 180,583.99 367,136.82 16,224.66 14,973.86 24,423.42 48,733.56 190,583.99 367,136.82 514,600.18 1,636,825.57 14,973.86 24,423.42 9,840.25 56,183.48 47,456.02 229,455.59 106,889.36 521,881.95 1,546,031.09 15,955.90 16,092.29 54,543.43 460,659.23 578,064.65 138,375.52 1,058,760.92 617,600.56 2,853,460.88 2,538,245.63 (59,144.66) 24,257.50 165,066.79 65,748.18 235,637.84 431,565.65 313,493.39 150,000.00 150,000.00 (200,000.00) (17,745.91)(387,206.98) (200,000.00) (404,952.89) 176,000.00 22,870.43 (126,000.00) (143,325.56) (50,000.00) (17,745.91)(387,206.98) (454,952.89) (70,455.13) Excess of revenues and other sources over/(under) expenditures and other uses (59,144.66) 24,257.50 115,066.79 Fund Balances, June 30, 1983 269,972.72 57,899.28 36,155.12 Fund Balances, June 30, 1984 210,828.06 82,156.78 151,221.91 48,002.27 (151,569.14) (23,387.24) 138,098.61 545,030.14 1,047,155.87 186,100.88 393,461.00 1,023,768.63 243,038.26 804,117.61 1,047,155.87 Comptroller/Schedules of Special Revenue Funds IPJDUUUla STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1984 Transfers/ July 1, 1983 Adjustments Revenues Balance + (-) 21 -Special Revenue Fund -Revenue Sharing Council on Aging Personal Services Expenses Street Lights Expenses Community Services Expenses Police Expenses Totals *Total appropriated ATM 1983 22 -Special Revenue Fund -School Cafeteria 22-3220 School Lunch 23 -Special 23-3270 Highway 23-3271 Highway 23-3272 Highway 23-3273 Highway 23-3274 Highway Totals Revenue Fund -Highway Purpose Construction Layout Resurfacing Chapter 90 Grant 24 -Special Revenue Fund -Education 24-3201 Federal Grants PL 874 School Aid Special Education -Mainstream Lexington Special Services (Assist, Combine, Discover) Enhance Transition Bilingual Occupational Educ. Info. Munch Computers and Accounting Smoking Prevention Occupational Exploration Updating Instruction ESEA Library IVB Low Income Learning Through Creative Drama Integrating Poetry Base Classroom Reading Practices Expenditures June 30, 1984 Balance 17,298.00 29,050.00 360,000.00 44,316.00 10,000.00 (4.77) A 17,298.00 29,045.23 360,000.00 44,316.00 10,000.00 460,664.00* (4.77) 460,659.23 57,899.28 602,322.15 578,064.65 82,156.78 20,375.00 10,824.69 4,955.43 (10,824.69) C 10,000.00 C 150,000.00 104,267.00 8,085.00 130,290.52 20,375.00 6,870.43 19,709.48 104,267.00 36,155.12 (824.69) 254,267.00 138,375.52 151,221.91 5,381.45 1,153.84 3,558.47 3,995.52 790.13 807.45 104.00 609.26 3,448.74 579.78 135.60 523.30 11.91 27,396.00 80.72 275.00 6,930.00 37.80 (11.91) A 234.35 C (84.35) C (6,930.00) A 15,442.01 28,500.00 54,188.00 32,703.00 49,188.00 308.75 33,554.00 2,055.00 1,675.00 12,211.00 29,296.65 55,103.47 32,946.55 47,950.56 779.07 104.00 3,448.74 526.14 135.60 523.30 27,396.00 2,345.68 1,752.50 37.80 8,612.46 357.19 2,643.00 3,751.97 2,027.57 337.13 609.26 53.64 33,554.00 24.39 113.15 Comptroller/Schedules of Special Revenue Funds Poetry in Songwriting Reading Update Word Processing & Accounting 1,720.00 2,150.00 10,784.00 1,633.83 2,069.41 10,419.70 24-3216 Gifts School: Harvard Principal 18.00 18.00 Foundation Computer 6,230.00 41,067.40 2,704.79 Foundation Drama 103.62 (100.00) C 6,800.00 Foundation Learning Thru Creative Drama 50.00 (50.00) C Foundation Newcomers 5,000.00 2,485.00 Foundation Visual Arts Thru Drama 11,075.40 11,099.04 24-3221 Lost Books/Industrial Art Supplies 14,733.88 2,402.07 11,960.71 24-3223 School Athletics 15,325.11 22,338.13 28,000.00 24-3224 Adult Education 3,446.70 32,816.58 24,622.21 24-3225 Driver Education 14,903.17 20,075.00 21,015.13 24-3227 Metco Racial Imbalance 9,791.70 486,016.00 463,012.62 24-3228 Other School: Metco Library 2,851.88 2,851.88 EDCO Metropathways 176,970.00 176,970.00 ECIA Chapter 2 Block Grant 1,823.93 25,597.40 26,432.50 Energy Credit School Grant 1,000.00 City & Suburb Interdependence 3,000.00 2,348.38 Project Crest 25,136.36 25,136.36 Mental Health Transportation 10,804.00 (10,804.00) A 24-3240 School Bus Tickets 1,197.65 10,517.95 10,452.30 24-3241 Off Duty Custodians 23,429.05 20,972.00 Totals 138,098.61 (17,745.91) 1,124,509.10 1,058,760.92 86.17 80.59 364.30 44,592.61 6,803.62 2,515.00 (23.64) 5,175.24 9,663.24 11,641.07 13,963.04 32,795.08 988.83 1,000.00 651.62 1,263.30 2,457.05 186,100.88 25 -Special Revenue Fund -Other Revenue 25-3201 Federal Grants: Inflow Filtration Analysis 58,939.74 25-3205 Fund Balance Premium Sale of Bonds 974.90 25-3214 Fund Balance MDC Sewer Usage Charge 25-3215 Gifts Selectmen: Traffic Improvement 2,383.22 Council for the Arts 184.99 Youth 208.05 Recreation 161.00 Needy Family 100.00 Council for Aging Farnsworth Trust Council for Aging Friendly Visitor Prog. Other 25-3229 Self Supporting Recreation 5,000.00 Self Supporting Recreation Encumbered 4,073.70 25-3224 Insurance Reimbursement Under $5,000: PW Vehicles 1,447.38 PW Traffic Signs 65.00 PW Trees 1,502.54 PW Hydrants 1,442.74 Police 74.22 Fire 900.00 (3,980.52) A 6,675.00 4,045.00 543.50 6,900.00 5,055.14 35.00 24,330.24 3,718.37 4,249.27 14,329.08 218.48 4,982.18 25,544.17 500.00 19,104.97 974.90 6,675.00 2,150.00 585.42 317.64 6,900.00 1,637.25 35.00 20,349.72 4,073.70 5,369.75 6,834.36 777.00 1,712.25 25,679.06 1,169.00 39,834.77 233.22 3,644.57 433.91 161.00 100.00 3,417.89 5,000.00 3,718.37 326.90 7,559.72 944.02 4,712.67 (60.67) 231.00 Comptroller/Schedules of Special Revenue Funds ieIDueu!d 141 25-3241 Off Duty Details: STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1984 Transfers/ July 1, 1983 Adjustments Revenues Expenditures June 30, 1984 Balance + (-) Balance Police (3,428.25) 155,532.68 152,035.93 68.50 Fire 1,052.75 923.00 129.75 Public Works 3,332.67 2,308.30 1,024.37 Custodians 1,329.50 1,329.50 Police Designated Reserve 1,173.03 .03 1,173.06 25-3242 Appropriated Off Duty Police 3,888.00 3,888.00 25-3245 MBTA Lexpress Grant (53,424.00) D 53,424.00 25-3247 Council on Aging Grants 10,781.00 1,303.00 9,478.00 25-3251 Parking Meters & Permits: Parking Meter Receipts 157,052.06 (121,000.00) B 116,753.04 152,805.10 Parking Permits 40,011.00 ( 36,000.00) B 22,212.00 26,223.00 25-3252 County Dog Fund 2,802.46 (2,802.46) B 3,781.77 3,781.77 25-3256 Sale of Real Estate Fund 160,000.00 (150,000.00) B 10,000.00 25-3257 Sale of Cemetery Lots 27,101.54 (20,000.00) B 21,331.80 28,433.34 25-3276 Mass. WPC Collection Surplus 64,450.00 339,296.23 340,381.95 63,364.28 25-3293 Aid to Library Fund 14,522.82 23,285.50 14,973.86 22,834.46 Totals 545,030.14 (387,206.98) 853,238.40 617,600.56 393,461.00 BREAKDOWN OF ALL DESIGNATED FUND BALANCES 21 -Special Revenue Fund Revenue Sharing 460,664.00 (4.77) 460,659.23 22 -Special Revenue Fund School Cafeteria 57,899.28 602,322.15 578,064.65 82,156.78 23 -Special Revenue Fund Highway 36,155.12 (824.69) 254,267.00 138,375.52 151,221.91 24 -Special Revenue Fund Education 138,098.61 (17,745.91) 1,124,509.10 1,058,760.92 186,100.88 25 -Special Revenue Fund Other Revenue 545,030.14 (387,206.98) 853,238.40 617,600.56 393,461.00 Totals 1,237,847.15 (405,782.35) 2,834,336.65 2,853,460.88 812,940.57 PURPOSE A Closed to Unreserved Fund Balance B Town Meeting Action C (To)/From Various Funds D (To) Revenue General Fund Comptroller/Schedules of Special Revenue Funds SE I Isl3usuid APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS Amounts Appropriated Approp. & Total Balance Balances at 1984 Town Meeting ACCOUNTS Transfers Expenditures 6/30/84 To Surplus To 1985 F.Y. Fiscal Year 1985 (Voted at 1983 Annual Town Meeting) Fiscal Year 1984 Selectmen Personal Services 35,840.00 32,617.58 3,222.42 3,222.42 35,702.00 Expenses 8,100.00 6,969.62 1,130.38 911.68 218.70 8,650.00 Town Manager Personal Services 126,500.00 126,498.18 1.82 1.82 125,647.00 Expenses 7,000.00 6,541.71 458.29 201.25 257.04 7,000.00 Town Manager's Jurisdiction Temporary Help & Overtime 45,000.00 43,328.55 1,671.45 1,671.45 35,000.00 Clerical Pool 12,247.00 12,237.89 9.11 9.11 12,246.00 Office Furniture & Fixtures 3,000.00 974.50 2,025.50 1,137.20 888.30 3,000.00 General Prof. Services 32,000.00 28,407.30 3,592.70 3,592.70 42,000.00 Fire & Police Medical 30,000.00 29,125.17 874.83 874.83 30,000.00 Director of Guides 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 Out of State Travel 5,000.00 4,953.10 46.90 46.90 5,000.00 Tuition & Training Fees 11,500.00 4,558.75 6,941.25 3,041.25 3,900.00 11,500.00 In -State Travel 10,000.00 8,384.81 1,615.19 1,591.79 23.40 10,000.00 Selectmen's Jurisdiction Safety Program Expenses 1,000.00 97.45 902.55 902.55 500.00 Town Clerk Personal Services 71,411.00 71,401.07 9.93 9.93 73,649.00 Expenses 1,475.00 1,268.92 206.08 206.08 1,500.00 Board of Appeals Personal Services 16,447.00 16,445.87 1.13 1.13 16,383.00 Expenses 2,650.00 2,235.80 414.20 343.40 70.80 2,650.00 Planning Board Personal Services 49,640.00 49,226.56 413.44 413.44 49,816.00 Expenses 5,250.00 4,987.33 262.67 64.72 197.95 5,500.00 Group Insurance 1,465,000.00 1,449,317.20 15,682.80 15,682.80 1,758,000.00 Municipal Prop. & Workmen's Comp. 324,933.00 305,122.21 19,810.79 19,810.79 336,174.00 Printing Town Report 5,000.00 4,808.74 191.26 191.26 5,250.00 Law Fees 221,000.00 221,000.00 75,000.00 Law Expenses 23,000.00 23,000.00 20,000.00 Elections/Selectmen's Jurisdication 11,600.00 11,570.68 29.32 29.32 27,600.00 Elections/Town Clerk's Jurisdiction 12,487.00 9,330.23 3,156.77 3,156.77 21,520.00 Board of Registrars Personal Services 8,490.00 7,757.99 732.01 732.01 8,490.00 Expenses 13,800.00 8,921.90 4,878.10 2,057.60 2,820.50 15,400.00 Appropriation Committee Expenses 925.00 808.85 116.15 116.15 925.00 Misc. Committees & Boards Expenses 3,000.00 2,562.03 437.97 349.97 88.00 3,000.00 Town Celebrations Committee Expenses 7,500.00 4,827.95 2,672.05 2,672.05 7,500.00 Historic Districts Commission Expenses 1,800.00 1,318.01 481.99 481.99 2,000.00 Conservation Commission Personal Services 33,828.00 28,852.30 4,975.70 4,975.70 34,234.00 Expenses 6,035.00 5,378.51 656.49 656.49 6,035.00 Recreation Committee Personal Services 105,874.00 105,805.63 68.37 68.37 113,145.00 Expenses 19,100.00 11,877.18 7,222.82 2,568.48 4,654.34 19,400.00 Comptroller/Appropriation Accounts Ielaueula 9E1 APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS Amounts Appropriated Accounts Approp. & Total Balance Balances at 1984 Town Meeting (Voted at 1983 Annual Town Meeting) Transfers Expenditures 6/30/84 To Surplus To 1985 F.Y. Fiscal Year 1985 Fiscal Year 1984 Treasurer/Collector Personal Services 115,706.00 109,762.37 5,943.63 5,943.63 116,704.00 Expenses 26,850.00 19,594.66 7,255.34 2,833.31 4,422.03 57,050.00 Foreclosure & Redemption 3,500.00 10.20 3,489.80 3,489.80 3,500.00 Comptroller's Office Personal Services 138,173.00 137,359.61 813.39 813.39 134,827.00 Expenses 3,650.00 2,722.87 927.13 .13 927.00 3,500.00 Office Mach/Capital Outlay 9,500.00 6,484.22 3,015.78 327.28 2,688.50 13,500.00 Office Mach/Maint. & Repairs 8,000.00 7,563.43 436.57 307.57 129.00 8,300.00 Copier & Supplies 11,000.00 9,528.78 1,471.22 1,471.22 11,550.00 Metered Mail 30,000.00 29,636.99 363.01 363.01 30,770.00 Assessors Dept. Personal Services 73,600.00 73,599.65 .35 .35 72,832.00 Expenses 10,100.00 10,010.30 89.70 89.70 12,300.00 Health Dept. Personal Services 58,595.00 55,851.40 2,743.60 2,743.60 68,371.00 Expenses 8,000.00 6,716.76 1,283.24 1,283.24 19,000.00 Visiting Nurses & Comm. Health 7,434.00 4,403.70 3,030.30 2,664.90 365.40 7,550.00 Rabies Clinic 2,875.00 1,537.16 1,337.84 1,337.84 2,961.00 Health Jurisdiction Animal Control Officer Personal Services 17,500.00 15,956.57 1,543.43 1,543.43 16,756.00 Expenses 6,650.00 4,243.91 2,406.09 2,406.09 6,983.00 Police Dept. -Management & Staff Personal Services 440,994.00 437,385.29 3,608.71 3,608.71 434,300.00 Police Dept. -Collective Bargaining Personal Services 1,201,443.00 1,201,188.54 254.46 254.46 1,276,732.00 Expenses 225,700.00 213,448.60 12,251.40 9,661.27 2,590.13 233,250.00 Parking Meter Maintenance 2,500.00 2,491.11 8.89 8.89 3,500.00 Fire Dept. -Management & Staff Personal Services 121,230.00 120,334.33 895.67 895.67 121,242.00 Fire Dept. -Collective Bargaining Personal Services 1,403,016.00 1,356,969.22 46,046.78 46,046.78 1,400,397.00 Expenses 122,635.00 115,144.44 7,490.56 7,490.56 129,560.00 Local Disaster Services Personal Services 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 Expenses 500.00 479.00 21.00 21.00 500.00 Inspection Department Personal Services 100,523.00 98,666.58 1,856.42 1,856.42 102,963.00 Expenses 3,240.00 1,546.70 1,693.30 1,693.30 4,400.00 Public Works Dept. -Collective Barg. Personal Services 1,332,356.00 1,330,961.14 1,394.86 679.71 715.15 1,377,054.00 Dir. of Public Works -Mgt. & Staff Personal Services 408,008.00 394,020.67 13,987.33 13,987.33 408,432.00 Expenses 12,320.00 11,871.24 448.76 378.86 69.90 13,240.00 Engineering Dept. Personal Services 227,158.00 227,075.21 82.79 82.79 234,696.00 Expenses 15,000.00 7,810.61 7,189.39 55.04 7,134.35 9,700.00 Comptroller/Appropriation Accounts BT3U13Uid Town Building Maintenance Personal Services 83,116.00 81,579.80 1,536.20 1,536.20 99,856.00 Expenses 240,450.00 192,105.09 48,344.91 21,746.21 26,598.70 237,300.00 Highway Maint. & Traffic Regs. Expenses 165,005.00 159,357.19 5,647.81 5,647.81 217,930.00 Road Machinery Expenses 232,675.00 213,650.55 19,024.45 15,196.77 3,827.68 247,600.00 Snow Removal Expenses 171,325.00 167,642.55 3,682.45 1,104.45 2,578.00 141,200.00 Street Lights-(GRS) 360,000.00 360,000.00 407,000.00 Sewer & Water Maint. & Service 192,631.00 174,252.60 18,378.40 7,000.48 11,377.92 230,515.00 Refuse Collection Contract Expense 500,000.00 497,715.12 2,284.88 2,284.88 528,000.00 Sanitary Landfill Expense 2,000.00 993.02 1,006.98 6.98 1,000.00 4,000.00 Park/Shade Tree Division Expense 97,075.00 69,319.37 27,755.63 17,848.26 9,907.37 89,877.00 Insect Suppression Expense 10,000.00 9,593.00 407.00 407.00 1,350.00 Public Works Jurisdiction Cemeteries Expense 19,990.00 18,139.85 1,850.15 897.80 952.35 15,200.00 Veterans Benefits Personal Services 9,045.00 9,044.95 .05 .05 9,518.00 Administration 160.00 156.21 3.79 3.79 170.00 Aid & Expenses 20,000.00 10,367.75 9,632.25 7,616.25 2,016.00 10,000.00 Graves Registration Expense 400.00 350.53 49.47 49.47 200.00 Burial Expenses 250.00 250.00 250.00 250.00 Council on Aging Personal Services (GRS) 17,942.00 17,941.44 .56 .56 18,437.00 Expenses (GRS) 29,050.00 29,045.23 4.77 34,900.00 Other Human Services Mystic Valley Mental Health 1,000.00 1,000.00 15,000.00 Community Services (GRS) 44,316.00 44,316.00 52,064.00 Cary Memorial Library Personal Services 532,066.00 530,293.59 1,772.41 1,772.41 537,606.00 Expenses 175,710.00 175,709.19 .81 .81 181,010.00 Board of Retirement Contributory Pension Fund 1,181,172.00 1,181,172.00 1,333,450.00 Pension Funding 300,000.00 300,000.00 300,000.00 Non -Contributory Pension Fund 200,000.00 233,070.44 (33,070.44) (33,070.44) 204,380.00 Expenses 6,050.00 6,050.00 6,050.00 Education/Public Schools 17,975,248.00 17,799,974.67 175,273.33 15,971.83 159,301.50 19,152,421.00 Reg. Voc. Tech. School Asses. 373,906.00 373,906.00 332,700.00 Interest on Debt Expense 151,302.50 151,302.50 97,468.00 Tax & Bond Anticipation Loans 27,250.50 5,788.50 21,462.00 21,462.00 50,000.00 Maturing Debt 1,030,000.00 1,029,025.10 974.90 974.90 825,000.00 Art. 21-1983 Salary Settlement 77,505.00 77,505.00 77,505.00 Art. 27-1984 Salary Settlement 235,000.00 1983 Articles Art. 24 -Reserve Fund 35,000.00 35,000.00 Art. 26 -Conservation Fund 11,194.69 11,194.69 Art. 27 -Unemployment Comp. Fund 60,000.00 60,000.00 Art. 29 -Install Water Mains 150,000.00 702.53 149,297.47 149,297.47 Art. 30 -Eng. Sery/Water System 80,000.00 61,470.00 18,530.00 18,530.00 Art. 31 -Drainage Grant St. 150,000.00 187.88 149,812.12 149,812.12 Art. 36 -Pub. Wks. Equipment 150,000.00 149,926.17 73.83 73.83 Comptroller/Appropriation Accounts 1.1 W 00 iepUeu fa APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS Amounts Appropriated Approp. & Total Balance Balances at 1984 Town Meeting ACCOUNTS Transfers Expenditures 6/30/84 To Surplus To 1985 F.Y. Fiscal Year 1985 1983 Articles-Cont'd. Art. 37 -Inflow Infiltration 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 Art. 38 -Parking Improvements 26,000.00 24,428.72 1,571.28 1,571.28 Art. 39-Meriam St. Parking Lot 72,000.00 31,580.55 40,419.45 40,419.45 Art. 40 -Street Construction 227,000.00 2,488.50 224,511.50 224,511.50 Art. 42 -Aerial Ladder Truck 215,000.00 213,257.00 1,743.00 1,743.00 Art. 46 -School Data Comm. Equip. 50,000.00 48,075.15 1,924.85 1,924.85 Art. 47-Lexpress 200,000.00 167,456.48 32,543.52 32,543.52 Art. 49-CMARC Services 5,000.00 5,000.00 Art. 50 -Traffic Flow Study/ Hanscom Field 2,500.00 2,500.00 Art. 51 -Hazardous Wastes Collection 2,500.00 2,480.00 20.00 20.00 1983 Carryovers Town Manager's Expense 929.55 903.00 26.55 26.55 Temporary Help & Overtime 209.14 209.14 209.14 Office Furniture & Fixture 1,386.59 1,364.00 22.59 22.59 General Prof. Services 6,000.00 4,240.00 1,760.00 1,760.00 Fire & Police Medical 2,495.54 2,463.87 31.67 31.67 In -State Travel 295.67 295.67 Town Clerk's Expense 75.70 75.70 Planning Board Expense 2,107.32 1,720.72 386.60 386.60 Munic. Prop. & Workmans Comp. 66,361.00 16,124.00 50,237.00 50,237.00 Board of Registrars Expense 82.19 82.19 Conservation Commission Expense 4,340.00 3,640.00 700.00 700.00 Recreation Committee Expense 5,326.85 5,180.54 146.31 146.31 Treasurer/Collector Expense 3,000.00 1,688.88 1,311.12 1,311.12 Treasurer/Collector-Foreclosure & Redemption 1,600.00 1,600.00 1,600.00 Comptroller's Office Expense 199.50 64.50 135.00 135.00 Office Machine/Capital Outlay 3,549.00 3,549.00 Office Machine/Maint. & Repairs 118.50 118.50 Copier & Supplies 543.39 514.12 29.27 29.27 Health Dept. Expense 44.04 40.32 3.72 3.72 Animal Control Officer Expense 10.30 10.30 10.30 Police Dept. Expense 3,022.74 2,092.49 930.25 930.25 Fire Dept. Expense 2,045.72 2,045.00 .72 .72 Inspection Dept. Expense 1,326.04 1,325.06 .98 .98 Director of Pub. Wks. Expense 611.70 565.75 45.95 45.95 Engineering Dept. Expense 455.29 445.83 9.46 9.46 Town Building Maint. Expense 51,249.91 49,853.20 1,396.71 1,396.71 Highway Maintenance 2,979.56 2,964.56 15.00 15.00 Road Machinery 1,949.85 1,758.34 191.51 191.51 Snow Removal Expense 805.68 782.71 22.97 22.97 Traffic Reg. & Street Sign 340.00 232.45 107.55 107.55 Sewer Maintenance 988.17 867.00 121.17 121.17 Sanitary Landfill 99.96 99.96 Water Maintenance 12,370.55 12,101.85 268.70 268.70 Park Dept. & Shade 5,372.37 5,036.77 335.60 335.60 Comptroller/Appropriation Accounts 1983 Carryovers (Cont'd.) Cemeteries Expense 1,863.14 1,827.05 36.09 36.09 Veterans Administration 7.00 7.00 Public Health Nursing 452.80 452.80 Cary Library Expenses 2,000.00 2,000.00 Non -Contributory Pension 11,085.22 8,611.06 2,474.16 2,474.16 School Expenses 306,493.00 304,943.00 1,550.00 Tax & Bond Anticipation 15,500.00 12,566.36 2,933.64 2,933.64 1982 Carryovers Art. 10 -Appraisals & Options for Municipal Land 850.00 850.00 Art. 11 -Install Water Mains, New & Replacements 28,600.10 13,840.10 14,760.00 Art. 13 -Installation of Drains 38,996.75 9,075.00 29,921.75 Art. 14 -Brook Cleaning 9,585.49 1,030.00 8,555.49 Art. 19 -Parking Improvement 2,764.41 2,763.90 .51 .51 Art. 20 -Street Accept. & Constr. 8,543.16 8,543.16 8,543.16 Art. 22 -Microfilm Program 14,000.00 14,000.00 Art. 24 -Energy Saving Equip. Public Buildings 12,059.76 792.00 11,267.76 11,267.76 Art. 26-Lexpress 15,384.67 15,044.23 340.44 340.44 Art. 34 -Backstop at Center Playground 569.00 569.00 Art. 35 -All Weather Track Const. 32,912.04 30,632.17 2,279.87 41.10 Art. 38 -Traffic Study -Lex. Center 3,000.00 3,000.00 1981 Carryovers Art. 1-S.T.M.-Reconstruction & Repair Library 37,772.00 22,569.84 15,202.16 Art. 5-S.T.M.-Repairs to Library 513.78 513.78 Art. 6-S.T.M.-Legal Fees/Judicial Proceeding 20,000.00 20,000.00 Art. 47 -Water Mains Construction 17,880.81 7,936.10 9,944.71 Art. 65 -Repair Tennis Courts 4,329.55 4,329.55 4,329.55 Art. 70-Muzzey Jr. High Maint. 29,402.31 16,488.69 12,913.62 1980 Carryovers Art. 17 -Kendall Road Acceptance 22,530.74 2,647.64 19,883.10 19,883.10 Art. 18 -Rockville Ave. Acceptance 2,668.91 2,439.34 229.57 229.57 Art. 26 -Westview Cemetery Develop. 3,172.68 564.75 2,607.93 Art. 35 -Neighborhood Playgrounds 2,404.19 2,310.43 93.76 93.76 Art. 44 -Energy Saving Equip -School 25,295.65 3,399.00 21,896.65 Art. 33/79 -Revaluation of Taxable Properties 17,251.04 17,251.04 Art. 37/79 -Munroe School Maint. 4,697.65 4,387.09 310.56 Art. 41/79-Rec. Tot Lots & Parks 9,204.37 1,954.70 7,249.67 Art. 19/78 -Sewer Mains 257,418.01 214,132.62 43,285.39 Art. 36/78 -Bicycle Path 7,793.14 2,743.65 5,049.49 Art. 47/77-Conserv. Land/Meagher 2,869.00 2,869.00 Art. 68/74-LHA Plan/Low Income Housing 1,917.04 305.30 1,611.74 Art. 86/74 -Plan. Bd. Study/Master Plan 1,868.50 1,868.50 GRAND TOTAL 1,550.00 850.00 14,760.00 29,921.75 8,555.49 2,238.77 15,202.16 513.78 9,944.71 12,913.62 2,607.93 21,896.65 17,251.04 310.56 7,249.67 43,285.39 5,049.49 2,869.00 1,611.74 1,868.50 35,254,506.42 33,676,114.31 1,578,392.11 327,256.22 1,216,135.89 Comptroller/Appropriation Accounts isiausui3 Taxes Local Property Tax Liens Redeemed sub Commonwealth Loss of Taxes Education sub Totals Licenses & Permits Alcoholic Beverages Other: Selectmen Town Clerk Police Fire Inspections Health P.W. Drainlayer P.W. Street Openings Totals Fines & Forfeits Court Fines Parking Violations Totals General Fund SCHEDULE OF CASH RECEIPTS JULY 1, 1983 to JUNE 30, 1984 Special Revenue Fund Special Assessment Fund Enterprise Fund Agency & Trust Fund 1984 Totals 1983 27,535,392.18 5,053.82 27,540,446.00 236,420.00 1,959,998.00 2,196,418.00 29,736,864.00 35,750.00 1,505.00 4,965.00 2,551.50 1,125.00 224,861.15 7,262.50 480.00 3,032.65 281,532.80 135,620.00 90,163.00 225,783.00 Grants & Gifts Federal see Special Revenue Funds State see Special Revenue Funds Education: tuition state wards 11,413.00 transportation 186,361.00 school bldg. Assistance 98,990.44 residential 129,699.00 Other Purposes: local aid 1,497,077.00 highways 92,194.00 water pollution control 5,084.00 rec. spec. needs 2,087.00 aid to libraries various 94,786.00 392,838.01 1,605,240.85 23,285.50 27,535,392.18 5,053.82 27,540,446.00 236,420.00 1,959,998.00 26,546,987.21 10,574.06 26,557,561.27 147,869.03 2,179,614.00 29,736,864.00 28,885,044.30 35,750.00 35,700.00 1,505.00 1,619.25 4,965.00 6,772.00 2,551.50 3,187.00 1,125.00 1,245.00 224,861.15 96,004.25 7,262.50 8,167.40 480.00 600.00 3,032.65 1,420.00 281,532.80 154,714.90 135,620.00 106,332.00 90,163.00 64,046.00 225,783.00 170,378.00 392,838.01 1,605,240.85 11,413.00 186,361.00 98,990.44 129,699.00 1,497,077.00 92,194.00 5,084.00 2,087.00 23,285.50 94,786.00 484,657.35 1,192,961.18 28,984.54 172,355.00 179,267.59 885,442.00 110,164.00 5,084.00 3,135.00 22,143.86 Comptroller/Schedule of Cash Receipts jepueuja MBTA Grant County Dog Fund Individuals Selectmen's Gifts Totals 500.00 2,118,191.44 53,424.00 3,781.77 16,578.64 2,095,148.77 53,424.00 4,281.77 16,578.64 2,802.46 14,526.29 4,213,340.21 3,101,523.27 Commercial Revenue Assessments Sewer 92,040.68 92,040.68 105,565.11 Sidewalk 1,308.84 1,308.84 1,294.98 Street 20,471.39 20,471.39 18,236.75 Water 664.46 664.46 364.96 Totals 114,485.37 114,485.37 125,461.80 Privileges Motor Vehicle Excise 1,243,858.91 1,243,858.91 1,049,696.78 Parking Meter Fees 116,753.04 116,753.04 117,401.71 Parking Permits 22,212.00 22,212.00 37,477.00 Totals 1,243,858.91 138,965.04 1,382,823.95 1,204,575.49 Departmental General Government: Selectmen 309.70 309.70 1,959.50 Town Clerk 18,007.37 18,007.37 15,402.20 Collector 26,312.99 26,312.99 22,530.15 Assessor 9,091.74 9,091.74 7,818.25 PW Engineering 8,479.25 8,479.25 772.00 Board of Appeals 8,407.60 8,407.60 7,753.50 Planning Board 9,359.00 9,359.00 2,388.25 Custodians off duty 18,783.76 18,783.76 1,274.66 sub 79,967.65 18,783.76 98,751.41 59,898.51 Public Safety: Police 2,637.00 181,076.88 183,713.88 141,134.55 Fire 6,850.00 1,552.75 8,402.75 14,436.25 Sealer of Weights 1,508.50 1,508.50 805.20 Animal Control 8,833.85 8,833.85 7,199.75 Conservation Commission 17,768.95 17,768.95 13,300.00 sub 37,598.30 182,629.63 220,227.93 176,875.75 Health & Sanitation Health 643.00 643.00 110.00 Sewer House Connections 216.11 216.11 120.45 Sewer Service Rentals 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 Sewer Charges MDC 6,675.00 6,675.00 6,675.00 Sewer Miscellaneous 5,156.14 5,156.14 3,457.81 sub 9,015.25 6,675.00 15,690.25 13,363.26 Highways: Insurance Reimbursments 18,796.83 18,796.83 13,637.20 Off Duty Details 3,332.67 3,332.67 1,355.78 Other 8,479.25 8,479.25 2,775.00 sub 8,479.25 22,129.50 30,608.75 17,767.98 Comptroller/Schedule of Cash Receipts Ielaueul3 Zfi I General Fund SCHEDULE OF CASH RECEIPTS JULY 1, 1983 to JUNE 30, 1984 Special Revenue Fund Special Assessment Fund Enterprise Fund Agency & Trust Fund 1984 Totals 1983 Health & Sanitation Veterans Services: State Reimbursement 4,305.77 Schools: Tuition Rentals 21,488.09 Cafeteria Athletics Off Duty Custodians Other sub 21,488.09 Recreation: Programs, etc. 89,602.68 Self Supporting sub 89,602.68 Pensions-Non-Contrib. Recoveries cities & towns 43,595.92 Cost of Living 8,378.27 sub 51,974.19 Unclassified: Munic. Bldg. Rentals 111,384.88 Ambulance Service 38,168.37 Telephone Commissions 6,070.77 Workmen's Comp. Recovery 17,939.83 Salary related recoveries 1,405.03 Sale of Real Estate .00 Miscellaneous 18,970.39 sub 193,939.27 Totals for Departmental 1,449,231.03 Public Service Enterprise Water Sale of Water Liens House Connections Miscellaneous Other Hydrants damage recovery Totals 523,037.87 22,338.13 23,429.05 129,754.40 698,559.45 24,083.24 24,083.24 952,860.58 4,989.18 4,989.18 1,191,714.66 23,172.30 594.17 740.14 1,216,221.27 4,305.77 7,976.86 3,188.58 21,488.09 57,991.70 523,037.87 489,266.18 22,338.13 31,337.39 23,429.05 129,754.40 78,842.06 720,047.54 660,625.91 89,602.68 93,126.32 24,083.24 20,603.44 113,685.92 113,729.76 43,595.92 26,062.58 8,378.27 5,098.80 51,974.19 31,161.38 111,384.88 79,837.75 38,168.37 28,918.68 6,070.77 5,246.92 17,939.83 6,280.14 1,405.03 200.00 .00 160,000.00 18,970.39 7,251.81 193,939.27 287,735.30 1,449,231.03 1,191,714.66 23,172.30 594.17 740.14 4,989.18 1,221,210.45 1,369,134.71 1,019,598.70 28,683.55 251.58 179.37 2,028.91 3,157.32 1,053,899.43 Comptroller/Schedule of Cash Receipts jej3U@Ufa Cemeteries Sale of Lots & Graves Care of Lots & Graves Other 34,147.50 Totals 34,147.50 Interest Taxes & Excise 67,539.46 Assessments: Paid in Advance Committed Investments 575,971.77 Deposits 159,495.85 Totals 803,007.08 Municipal Indebtedness State Anticipation Notes Bond Anticipation Notes Bond Issue Premiums Totals Agency State sporting licenses County Dog licenses Motor Vehicle Parking Payroll Deductions: Fed. Income Taxes State Income Taxes Group life & medical Charitable Contrib. Teachers Annuities Deferred Comp. Assoc/Union Dues Clearing Account Unclaimed Checks Deposits from services Sewer completed Sewer pending Water pending Totals Trust Conservation Seedling Forest Unemployment Comp. Town Bldg. Energy Grant Arts Lottery Council Cemetery Remembrance School Energy Totals 56,586.45 6,132.00 810.00 3,441,171.80 1,137,885.39 514,109.80 2,225.50 589,026.33 33,474.00 122,890.93 252,683.42 2,987.46 11,293.07 6,901.00 558.39 6,178,735.54 21,331.80 21,331.80 150,000.00 150,000.00 238.71 39,397.40 39,636.11 26,072.20 26,072.20 14,658.16 32.46 67,843.17 361.49 5,307.42 3.79 2,312.70 90,519.19 21,331.80 26,072.20 34,147.50 81,551.50 67,539.46 238.71 39,397.40 575,971.77 159,495.85 842,643.19 150,000.00 150,000.00 56,586.45 6,132.00 810.00 3,441,171.80 1,137,885.39 514,109.80 2,225.50 589,026.33 33,474.00 122,890.93 252,683.42 2,987.46 11,293.07 6,901.00 558.39 6,178,735.54 14,658.16 32.46 67,843.17 361.49 5,307.42 3.79 2,312.70 18,431.38 22,528.02 37,783.50 78,742.90 67,961.88 304.84 45,526.00 479,660.70 196,026.22 780,479.64 176,000.00 400,000.00 750,000.00 974.90 1,326,974.90 7,218.50 6,742.00 3,424,436.60 1,060,750.06 450,856.32 1,930.10 462,887.15 28,283.00 109,496.19 3,503.41 3,161.86 9,983.61 2,862.74 50.00 5,572,161.54 3,845.55 258.20 48,506.34 1,800.00 90,519.19 54,410.09 Comptroller/Schedule of Cash Receipts iepusui3 fit SCHEDULE OF CASH RECEIPTS JULY 1, 1983 to JUNE 30, 1984 Special Special General Revenue Assessment Enterprise Agency & Totals Fund Fund Fund Fund Trust Fund 1984 1983 Investments Repurchase Agreements 7,894,000.00 7,894,000.00 14,582,623.00 Certificates of Deposit 38,013,800.00 38,013,800.00 37,702,039.99 Total 45,907,800.00 45,907,800.00 52,284,662.99 Refunds General Departments: General Government Public Safety Health & Sanitation Veterans Benefits Schools Recreation All Others Totals 1,379.01 326.75 20.00 3,537.83 2,549.60 4,972.95 20.52 22.00 7,813.19 5,015.47 26.59 26.59 Returns of Revenues Property Taxes 173,551.20 Motor Vehicle Excises 19,988.43 General Departments: General Government Recreation 33.00 225.00 Unclassified -Ambulance 1,044.40 Enterprise -Water 490.20 Cemeteries 520.20 635.80 Interest -Taxes 24.54 Parking 18.00 Guarantee Deposits 300.00 Totals 1,379.01 25,590.77 326.75 363.04 4,972.95 15.23 20.00 1,645.00 3,558.35 4,741.03 22.00 31.00 2,576.19 1,838.00 12,855.25 34,224.07 173,551.20 261,177.92 19,988.43 17,539.99 11.58 258.00 162.00 1,044.40 171.00 490.20 192.55 1,156.00 378.60 24.54 2,738.50 18.00 78.00 300.00 156.00 194,941.57 763.20 490.20 635.80 196,830.77 282,606.14 Total Cash Receipts 87,229,045.48 3,369,074.04 154,121.48 1,216,738.06 117,227.19 92,086,206.25 96,478,994.17 NOTE: SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FUND IS OMITTED, FOR THERE ARE NO DIRECT RECEIPTS. Comptroller/Schedule of Cash Receipts General Government Appropriation Committee Selectmen Town Manager Printing Town Report Town Insurance Town Comptroller Town Clerk Registration Election Law Treasurer/Collector Assessors Dir. of Public Works Town Offices & Buildings PW Engineering Board of Appeals Planning Board Local Trans. Sys. Community Services Totals Public Safety Police Parking Meter Maint. Fire Disaster Services Inspections Animal Control Insect Suppression Shade Trees Dutch Elm Disease Conservation Commission Totals Health & Sanitation Health Mys. Val. Ment. Health Tri -Comm. Health Ser. CMARC Rabies Clinic Refuse Collection Sanitary Landfill Sewer Maintenance Sewer Services Totals General Fund SCHEDULE OF CASH PAYMENTS JULY 1, 1983 to JUNE 30, 1984 Special Revenue Capital Projects Fund Fund 808.85 39,684.65 271,465.50 4,808.74 1,770,563.41 190,041.02 72,745.69 16,762.08 20,900.91 264,000.00 129,234.11 83,609.95 365,182.66 335,290.87 235,331.65 18,681.67 55,934.61 182,500.71 4,057,547.08 1,844,114.92 2,491.11 1,807,749.99 479.00 115,538.34 20,200.48 9,593.00 11,571.97 1,722.67 37,870.81 3,851,322.29 3,088.06 1,329.50 44,316.00 48,733.56 187,714.99 2,092.00 Enterprise Agency & Fund Trust Fund 3,811.00 7,501.00 1,822.00 41,275.00 9,915.00 25,035.70 1,332.39 Totals 1984 1983 777.00 64,324.00 26,368.09 808.85 42,772.71 275,276.50 29,844.44 1,770,563.41 197,542.02 72,745.69 16,762.08 20,900.91 264,000.00 131,056.11 83,609.95 406,457.66 347,867.76 235,331.65 18,681.67 55,934.61 182,500.71 44,316.00 4,196,972.73 62,913.78 1,000.00 4,856.50 5,000.00 1,537.16 500,195.12 1,092.98 105,109.52 9,262.88 690,967.94 190,583.99 360,461.82 6,675.00 367,136.82 214,132.62 214,132.62 2,031,829.91 2,491.11 1,809,841.99 479.00 115,538.34 20,200.48 9,593.00 12,348.97 1,722.67 37,870.81 4,041,916.28 667.00 47,319.49 260,088.03 3,870.25 1,514,604.03 189,365.70 70,964.64 18,884.98 28,234.96 100,000.00 129,428.72 98,004.68 391,789.90 315,694.49 229,165.78 17,232.58 49,610.09 164,356.09 40,488.00 3,669,769.41 62,913.78 1,000.00 4,856.50 5,000.00 1,537.16 500,195.12 1,092.98 465,571.34 230,070.50 1,272,237.38 1,854,600.90 2,499.39 1,602,611.57 168.00 93,901.50 32,857.70 4,064.24 20,903.82 3,155.40 42,601.41 3,657,363.93 59,870.56 10,000.00 5,627.68 5,000.00 1,768.03 549,999.96 2,850.66 110,545.61 665,790.58 1,411,453.08 Comptroller/Schedule of Cash Payments Iei ueui3 Highways Maintenance Construction Road Machinery Snow Removal Traffic Control Street Lights Totals Veterans Benefits Administration Assistance Totals Schools Salaries & Maintenance: Current Year Prior Year Grants & Revolving: Federal/State Cafeteria Local Voc. Educ. Asses. Totals Libraries Salaries & Maintenance State Aid Totals Recreation Salaries & Maintenance Construction Self Supporting Other Total Parks Maintenance Pensions & Retirement Non -Contributory Contributory: Pension Fund & Exp. Additional Funding Totals General Fund 1,307,385.99 66,348.50 365,335.06 168,425.26 43,589.50 1,951,084.31 9,208.16 10,718.28 19,926.44 17,848,049.82 308,342.00 373,906.00 18,530,297.82 730,572.62 730,572.62 122,863.35 38,209.95 161,073.30 62,091.50 241,681.50 1,151,605.00 291,000.00 1,684,286.50 SCHEDULE OF CASH PAYMENTS JULY 1, 1983 to JUNE 30, 1984 Special Revenue Fund 4,020.55 138,375.52 5,369.75 6,834.36 360,000.00 514,600.18 Capital Projects Enterprise Agency & Fund Fund Trust Fund Totals 1984 1983 148,040.00 148,040.00 1,459,446.54 204,724.02 370,704.81 168,425.26 50,423.86 360,000.00 2,613,724.49 956,856.04 578,064.65 101,904.88 1,636,825.57 14,973.86 9,208.16 10,718.28 19,926.44 17,848,049.82 308,342.00 956,856.04 578,064.65 101,904.88 373,906.00 20,167,123.39 730,572.62 14,973.86 1,395,638.81 298,012.21 340,419.90 158,939.13 79,965.86 322,453.19 2,595,429.10 8,862.03 4,215.11 13,077.14 17,049,338.16 230,430.67 917,935.29 77,435.60 550,660.20 321,691.00 19,147,490.92 727,481.66 15,955.90 14,973.86 24,423.42 745,546.48 122,863.35 38,209.95 24,423.42 743,437.56 153,322.84 54,447.76 16,053.29 39.00 24,423.42 35,617.00 9,000.00 44,617.00 185,496.72 62,091.50 241,681.50 1,187,222.00 300,000.00 1,728,903.50 223,862.89 83,962.59 178,914.78 1,080,013.00 300,000.00 1,558,927.78 Comptroller/Schedule of Cash Payments iepueui,l Unclassified Trustees of Pub. Trusts & Misc. Comm. 2,562.03 Town Celeb. Comm. 4,827.95 Historic Dist. Com. 1,318.01 Council on Aging 643.44 Cons. Comm. Funding 11,194.69 Unemp. Comp. Funding 60,000.00 Totals 80,546.12 Pub. Serv. Enterprise Water Maintenance Water Services Totals Cemeteries Expenses Construction Totals Interest Conservation Cemetery Library Swimming Pool Schools Sewers Bans & Sans Totals Municipal Indebtedness Conservation Cemetery Library Swimming Pool Schools Sewers Bans & Sans Totals Total Expenditures & Temporary Loans State & County Assessment County State Totals 3,546.92 56,183.48 56,183.48 70,010.08 96.050.58 3,-546.92 6,108.95 4,827.95 1,318.01 56,826.92 11,194.69 60,000.00 140,276.52 70,010.08 96,050.58 2,289.74 5,634.45 1,515.26 50,689.80 5,170.40 25,000.00 90,299.65 74,998.75 138,496.99 166,060.66 20,531.65 166,060.66 20,531.65 213,495.74 12,006.70 10,377.62 20,531.65 11,775.50 679.00 12,375.00 13,260.00 9,150.00 104,063.00 18,354.86 169,657.36 133,000.00 14,000.00 100,000.00 130,000.00 140,000.00 512,025.10 974.90 200,000.00 20,531.65 11,775.50 679.00 12,375.00 13,260.00 9,150.00 104,063.00 18,354.86 169,657.36 133,000.00 14,000.00 100,000.00 130,000.00 140,000.00 513,000.00 200,000.00 22,384.32 18,898.00 1,358.00 16,875.00 19,890.00 18,700.00 79,204.00 12,575.92 167,500.92 133,000.00 14,000.00 100,000.00 130,000.00 305,000.00 368,000.00 591,000.00 1,029,025.10 200,974.90 1,230,000.00 1,641,000.00 33,038,940.03 3,054,435.78 214,132.62 423,041.66 29,915.01 36,760,465.10 35,239,455.03 642,137.88 1,171,914.00 1,814,051.88 448,298.00 448,298.00 642,137.88 1,620,212.00 2,262,349.88 667,906.95 1,727,732.70 2,395,639.65 Comptroller/Schedule of Cash Payments ieIDUeuI1 8TH i SCHEDULE OF CASH PAYMENTS JULY 1, 1983 to JUNE 30, 1984 Special General Revenue Capital Projects Enterprise Agency & Totals Fund Fund Fund Fund Trust Fund 1984 1983 Agency State Sporting Licenses 8,185.50 8,185.50 7,218.50 County Dog Licenses 6,732.25 6,732.25 3,917.00 Payroll Deductions: Federal Income Taxes 3,441,172.31 3,441,172.31 3,424,436.60 State Income Taxes 1,137,885.39 1,137,885.39 1,060,750.06 Gr. Life & Medical 497,864.52 497,864.52 443,119.11 Charitable Contrib. 1,447.00 1,447.00 2,732.50 Teachers' Annuities 580,004.67 580,004.67 439,103.85 Deferred Comp. 33,474.00 33,474.00 28,283.00 Assoc./Union Dues 120,680.67 120,680.67 110,008.75 Clearing Account 252,683.38 252,683.38 3,503.41 Court Judgements 120, 500.00 Totals 6,080,129.69 6,080,129.69 5,643,572.78 Trust Perpetual Care 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 Investments General Cash 56,416,800.00 56,416,800.00 52,133,099.99 Cash Refunds Taxes 173,551.20 M/V Excise -Parking Per. 19,988.43 General Dept. 1,101.94 Guarantee Deposits 300.00 Totals 194,941.57 18.00 745.20 490.20 635.80 763.20 Return to Appropriation Expenditures General Government 1,379.01 Public Safety 326.75 Veterans Benefits 20.00 Schools 3,537.83 20.52 Recreation 22.00 Pensions-NonContrib COL All Others 900.10 4,972.95 490.20 635.80 173,551.20 20,006.43 2,973.14 300.00 196,830.77 1,379.01 326.75 20.00 3,558.35 22.00 26.59 5,899.64 261,177.92 17,617.99 3,654.23 156.00 282,606.14 25,590.77 378.27 1,645.00 4,741.03 31.00 5,098.80 Totals 6,163.69 5,015.47 Total Cash Payments 97,551,044.86 3,060,214.45 214,132.62 26.59 11,205.75 37,484.87 871,856.45 40,550.81 101,737,781.19 95,741,858.46 NOTE: SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FUND IS OMITTED, FOR THERE ARE NO DIRECT PAYMENTS. Comptroller/Schedule of Cash Payments Assets Amounts to be Provided: for payment of bonds State Chapter 645 Total Assets BALANCE SHEET - GENERAL LONG TERM DEBT JUNE 30, 1984 1,679,186.02 75,813.98 1,755,000.00 Liabilities General Long Term Debt Payable Inside debt limit: Sewer General Outside debt limit: School Total Liabilities DEBT STATEMENT INCLUDING INTEREST Date of Rate of Amount of Purpose of Loan Issue Interest Issue Sewer: Woodhaven Area Trunk Construction Mains Construction Mains Construction Mains Construction Mains Construction Total Sewer General: Library Addition Conservation Cemetery Land Conservation Swimming Pool Conservation Total General School: Bridge Bowman Total School Total Long Term Debt 02-01-64 3.10% 08-15-67 3.80 06-15-79 4.85 06-15-80 5.10 06-15-81 7.20 06-15-83 6.20 07-15-73 4.50% 06-15-79 4.85 06-15-79 4.85 06-15-80 5.10 06-15-80 5.10 06-15-81 7.20 02-15-65 01-15-66 Balance Principal 7/1/83 Paid 1984 1,191,000.00 424,000.00 1,615,000.00 140,000.00 1,755,000.00 Balance Interest Due in FY 1985 Year of 6/30/84 Paid 1984 Principal Interest Maturity 500,000 25,000 750,000 175,000 255,000 50,000 295,000 110,000 990,000 594,000 750,000 750,000 3,540,000 1,704,000 25,000 35,000 50,000 55,000 198,000 150,000 1,375,000 325,000 470,000 91,000 70,000 14,000 80,000 30,000 675,000 260,000 135,000 81,000 1,178,000 801,000 513,000 100,000 91,000 14,000 15,000 130,000 27,000 140,000 55,000 396,000 600,000 1,191,000 775 5,985 2,425 5,610 42,768 46,500 35,000 55,000 198,000 150,000 4,655 2,805 28,512 37,200 225,000 15,000 130,000 54,000 104,063 12,375 4,414 679 1,530 13,260 5,832 438,000 73,172 75,000 15,000 130,000 27,000 8,437 765 6,630 3,888 1984 1988 1984 1985 1986 1988 3.001 1,345,000 130,000 3.50 1,510,000 150,000 377,000 424,000 38,090 65,000 65,000 75,000 75,000 3,900 5,250 247,000 19,720 65,000 75,000 1,950 2,625 2,855,000 280,000 140,000 140,000 9,150 140,000 4,575 7,573,000 2,785,000 1,030,000 1,755,000 151,303 825,000 97,467 1987 1984 1984 1985 1985 1986 1985 1985 Comptroller/Schedule of Debt and Interest 0 M d O O TO FRAN T 50 Directory 0 z m M r 3 0 z this right perma- ___ _.. _.,__ _.... - with transparent tape. The reverse side of this page is blank. Directory 15 152 Directory Town Officers and Committees Elected Town Officers Board of Selectmen McLaughlin, Chmn. Margery M. Battin, Chmn. 1986 John C. Eddison 1987 Paul W. Marshall 1987 John F. McLaughlin 1986 Robert F. Sacco 1985 Moderator Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. 1985 Lexineton Housine Authorit James M. McLaughlin, Chmn. 1987 Donald D. Wilson, V. Chmn. 1989 *Lillian T. McArthur 1987 Joseph 0. Rooney 1987 William S. Sullivan 1985 *Appointed by State EOCD Planning Board Jacquelyn R. Smith, Chmn. 1986 Judith J. Uhrig, V. Chmn. 1987 Stephen B. Cripps 1989 Elizabeth G. Flemming 1988 Karsten Sorenson 1985 School Committee Board of Appeals Thomas G. Taylor, Chmn. Natalie H. Riffin, V. Chmn. Robert M. Gary Anne R. Scigliano Clarence D. Turner Board of Appeals Associates Susan Beck Eric T. Clarke William C. Hays John J. McWeeney Mary W. Miley Robert V. Whitman Historic Districts Commission John L. Davies, Chmn. Trustees of Public Trusts Florence Koplow, Secy. 1987 Frank T. Parrish, Jr., Chmn. 1988 1989 John R. Packard, Secy. 1990 1986 Alan S. Fields 1986 1988 1988 +(Historical Society) 1987 1988 Bridge Charitable Fund +(Historical Society) Town Manager Frank T. Parrish, Jr., Chmn. 1985 1985 John R. Packard, Secy. 1987 1985 Alan S. Fields 1986 1985 1985 Gammel Legacy Trust 1985 Elizabeth M. Flynn 1985 1985 Leona W. Martin 1985 1985 John L. Davies, Chmn. 1986 +(Historical Society) Florence Koplow, Secy. Roland P. Greeley 1987 +(Selectmen) 1987 Linda McAulay 1989 +(Arts & Crafts) +(Library Trustees) Stephen M. Politi 1990 +(Cary Memorial Library Trustees) John E. Ryan 1988 +(Historical Society) 1987 +Nominating Organization Shepard A. Clough, Chmn. 1985 Historic Districts Commission Florence Koplow, Secy. 1986 Associate Members James A. Beck 1987 Stephen B. Cripps Paul Newman 1986 +(Library Trustees) Patricia A. Swanson 1985 Molly Nye 1985 1989 +(Arts & Crafts) Selectmen Appointed 1987 Walter S. Pierce and Susanna 1989 +(Historical Society) Town Manager Albert T. Pitt Robert M. Hutchinson, Jr. 1985 +(Arts & Crafts) Comptroller +Nominating Organization Richard M. Perry 1987 Town Counsel Palmer & Dodge Norman P. Cohen 1985 Executive Clerk Marion H. Snow 1985 Fence Viewers William H. Sullivan 1985 Louis A. Zehner 1985 Registrar of Voters Reed Kingston Taylor, Chmn. 1987 Mary C. Abegg 1985 William B. Simmons 1986 Mary R. McDonough, Clerk Director of Guides Cornelius P. Cronin Moderator Appointed Appropriation Committee William J. Dailey, Jr., Chmn. 1985 K. Heinz Muehlmann, F. Chmn. 1985 Michael J. O'Sullivan, V. Chmn.1986 Nyles Nathan Barnert 1986 John R. Campbell 1985 Robert Cataldo 1984 Guy W. Doran 1984 Barry H. Marshall 1986 Mark Polebaum 1987 Richard M. Perry (ex— officio) Lexineton Housine Assistance Board Jean Gaudet, Chmn. 1986 William P. Kennedy, V. Chmn. 1986 Linda W. Conrad 1987 David F. Eagle 1985 Sherry B. Edmonds 1987 William C. Hays 1985 Donald D. Wilson 1986 Paul Marshall, Selectmen Liaison Town Celebrations Committee William P. Fitzgerald, Chmn. 1986 Raymond Capital Expenditures Committee 1986 Daniel L. McCabe, Chmn. 1986 Coates Esther S. Arlan 1987 1988 Richard A. Michelson 1987 Gaughan Richard F. Perry 1986 1988 Jacquelyn H. Ward 1985 1989 Committee on Lectures Under Wills 1987 of Eliza Cary Farnham and Susanna 1989 E. Cary Raymond J. Culler 1985 lone D. Garing 1985 Roland W. Gubisch 1985 Lexineton Housine Assistance Board Jean Gaudet, Chmn. 1986 William P. Kennedy, V. Chmn. 1986 Linda W. Conrad 1987 David F. Eagle 1985 Sherry B. Edmonds 1987 William C. Hays 1985 Donald D. Wilson 1986 Paul Marshall, Selectmen Liaison Town Celebrations Committee William P. Fitzgerald, Chmn. 1986 Raymond J. Flynn, V. Chmn. 1986 C. Jean Coates 1986 Winston Flynn 1985 Karen M. Gaughan 1985 Robert C. Jackson 1986 Paul W. Jenkins 1985 Frances P. Mallett 1987 Marion H. Snow 1987 Regional School District Committee (Minuteman Tech) Robert C. Jackson 1987 Directory 153 Town Officers and Committees Selectmen's Advisory Advisory Committee on Financing Committees the Purchase of Conservation Land Cable Television Advisory Committee John E. Ward, Chmn. William R. Page Mary Costello J. David Kuhn Jane L. Lutz Martha Stanton John F. McLaughlin, Selectmen Liaison Center Revitalization Committee Margery M. Battin, Chmn. 1985 Jacqueline P. Bateson 1985 William Gothorpe 1985 Mary M. Hastings 1985 Laura Nichols 1985 Robert F. Sacco 1985 Karsten Sorensen 1985 Joseph Trani 1985 F. David Wells 1985 Land Use Subcommittee Laura Nichols, Chmn. Norma Bogen Judy Newman Don Olson Jacquelyn R. Smith Karsten Sorensen Parkine Garaee Subcommittee Robert F. Sacco, Chmn. William Gothorpe Joseph Trani F. David Wells Congregate Housing Study Committee Roberta Black, Human Services Comm. Sherry B. Edmonds, Lex HAB Elizabeth Flemmings, Planning Board William B. Hays James B. Lambie, Board of Health James F. McLaughlin, Housing Authority William J. Sen, Council on Aging Fair Housing Committee Stephen Baran Hilary H. Harris Leona Martin Robert Pressman Fred D. Rosenberg William T. Spencer 154 Directory and Acquisition of Fine Meadows Golf Course and Adjacent Land Linda W. Conrad John C. Eddison Benjamin H. Golini Paul W. Marshall A. Patricia McCabe Kevin McGuire Leo P. McSweeney Jacquelyn R. Smith David G. Williams Donald Wilson Eleanor H. Yasaitis Franklin School Conversion Committee John F. McLaughlin, Chmn. John P. Carroll Marshall J. Derby Bessie R. Exekiel Robert N. Foster Francis P. McCarron Howard A. Reynolds Thomas E. Shaw Jacquelyn R. Smith Human Services Committee 1985 Roberta Black, Chmn. 1985 David W. Budding 1986 Chang Chih Chao 1986 Stanley N. Finkelstein 1985 Edward J. Foley 1985 Sheila D. Martin 1986 Marion G. Shepp 1985 Judith Zabin 1985 Leonora Zola 1986 Paul W. Marshall, Selectmen Liaison Lexington Council for the Arts Kerry Brandin, Chmn. 1985 Natalie Warshawer, V. Chmn. 1986 Mary Ann Armstrong 1986 Judith S. Grossman 1986 Richard Koff 1986 Austin Lee 1986 Fred D. Rosenberg 1986 Carol Siegel 1986 Richard B. Wolk 1986 John C. Eddison, Selectmen Liaison Minuteman Commuter Bikeway 1985 Committee 1985 Elaine P. Adler Robert A. Cataldo Thomas E. Fortmann Robert F. Sacco Edward P. Shannon Susan S. Solomon Personnel Advisory Board Elmer S. Guilmartin, Co -Churn. 1984 Frank Hazel, Co -Churn. 1985 *W. Neil Chapman 1985 Lewis M. Rambo 1985 Mary E. Shunney 1985 Kendall Wright 1986 *Deceased December 14, 1984 1985 Police Manual Policy Committee 1985 Edith E. Flynn 1985 Paul E. Furdon 1985 William C. Hays 1985 John F. McLaughlin 1985 Gerald L. McLeod 1985 Town Report Committee 1986 Erna S. Greene, Chmn. 1985 Elaine F. Ermolovich 1985 Ruth Karpinski 1985 Robert Morrison 1985 Elaine M. Sullivan 1985 Fred Wischhusen 1985 Louis A. Zehner, Emeritus 1985 Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Peter M. Chalpin, Chmn. Eric T. Clarke Paul E. Furdon, Chief of Police Robert Hickey, Police Dept. Designee John W. Maloney William E. Mix Robert Trask Robert A. Bowyer, Staff Transuortation Advisory Committee Salley Castleman, Chmn. 1986 Joyce Hals, Co -Chmn. 1985 Lawrence P. Chait 1986 Elaine Dratch 1985 Donald M. Graham 1987 William F. Mix 1986 Lilli Silvera 1987 Charles W. Stevens 1987 Webb Sussman 1987 John C. Eddison, Selectmen Liaison Town officers and Committees Town Manager Appointed Town Manager Appointed DPW Manager - Operations with Selectmen's Approval Richard Spiers Board of Assessors Board of Health William P. Grush 1986 Cemetery Superintendent James W. Lambie, Chmn. 1986 Barclay E. Hayes 1985 Warren M. Monsignore Howard B. Asarkof 1987 William L. Potter 1987 Donald A. Goldmann 1985 Chief of Police Data Processing Advisory Task Paul E. Furdon Conservation Commission Force David C. Williams, Chmn. 1987 David Gilbert, Chmn. Chief Fire Engineer Angela E. Frick, V.Chmn. 1987 Michael Ash John D. Bergeron Joyce A. Miller, V. Chmn. 1985 Michael Carvey Joel A. Adler 1985 Alan Chickinsky Civil Defense Director John A. Oberteuffer 1987 Richard Kissel John D. Bergeron Francis W. K. Smith 1986 Robert Monaco Ruth M. Williams 1986 William Rosenfeld Animal Control Officer Robert E. Dalrymple Council on Aging Local Building Code Board of Dorothy Boggia, Chmn. 1986 Appeals Tree Warden Wendall Benway 1985 Anthony B. Casendino Paul E. Mazerall D. Barbara Ciampa 1987 Emanuele Coscia, Jr. Jacob Benjamin Gardner 1987 Charles P. Hagenah Building Commissioner Terrance Gent 1985 William P. Kennedy Peter F. DiMatteo Margaret M. Moreau 1985 William H. Sullivan Theresa Partlow 1986 Building Inspector Cathy Robinson 1987 Permanent Building Committee David Patnaude Barbara Rubin 1987 William P. Kennedy, Chmn. Gladys A. Scanlon 1986 Herbert P. Grossimon Electrical Inspector Louis Tropeano 1985 Ronald Levy William E. Corcoran James J. Scanlon Historical Commission Sealer of Weights & Measures Roland W. Gubisch, Chmn. Westview Cemetery Development Richard W. Ham, Jr. Bebe Fallick Committee Martin Gilman Louis A. Zehner, Chmn. Director of Veterans Services David R. Kelland William J. Manning Veterans Graves Officer Mildred B. Marek Robert M. Hutchinson, Jr. Recreation Committee Weiant Wathen -Dunn Carolyn C. Wilson, Chmn. 1985 Human Services Coordinator /Veterans Robert Eby 1987 Assistant to the Town Manager Clerk Judith Marshall 1986 Susan P. Adler Beatrice Phear Leo McSweeney 1986 Sam Nablo 1985 Town Clerk Field Drivers Paul E. Mazerall, Ex- officio Mary R. McDonough Carl A. Carlson James F. Corr Youth Commission Revenue Officer Nancy L. Barter, Chmn. 1986 James R. Kane Forest Warden James Cataldo 1987 William P. Fitzgerald Ronald E. Marble 1987 Planning Director* John McGirr 1987 Robert A. Bowyer Constables Daniel Murphy 1985 *With approval of the Planning George D. Anderson 1985 Anthony Porter 1986 Board Roy J. Murphy 1985 Karen B. Rudnick 1985 Ronald B. Wells 1985 Health Director William J. Young 1985 George A. Smith, Jr. Town Assessor Director of Public Works/ David C. Stusse Engineering Walter J. Tonaszuck Conservation Administrator Charles D. Wyman Town Engineer Francis X. Fields Recreation Director Joan D. Halverson DPW Manager- Administration and Facilities Emanuele Coscia, Jr. Directory 155 Town officers and Committees Membership Determined by State Law, Other SCHOOL COMMITTEE APPOINTED CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY As stipulated by bequest of Maria Superintendent of Schools Hastings Cary J. Geoffrey Pierson Trustees Assistant Superintendent, All members Board of Selectmen Instruction All members School Committee Isa Kaftal Zimmerman "Settled Clergy" of the Town Administrative Assistant, Business Executive Committee Services Elected from the Board of Trustees James R. Maclnnes for one year terms Administrative Assistant, Personnel Richard H. Barnes Administrative Assistant, Plannin and Research Frank DiGiammarino Director of Pupil Services Jack Monderer MEMBERSHIP DETERMINED BY STATE LAW OTHER BOARD OF RETIREMENT Frank T. Parrish, Jr., Chmn. 1985 Richard M. Perry, Secy. Ex- officio member Rev. Ted R. Petterson, Chmn. Stephen M. Politi, V. Chmn. to 3/84 Robert Sacco, V. Chmn. From 3/84 Paul W. Marshall, From 3/84 Rev. Peter Meek Patricia Swanson Advisory Committee Appointed by Board of Trustees No set term Dr. Frederick C. Frick, Chmn Elizabeth H. Clarke, Secy. Charles A. Butts, Jr. Theodore Mairson Shirley Stolz Ann Wallace Linda Wolk Walter F. Spellman, Jr. Thru 6/84 Richard W. Spiers 1987 Director (appointed by Trustees) Employees elected member Robert C. Hilton LEXINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY Executive Director (LHA Appointed) Rita L. Sullivan Town Meeting Members Members at Large Margery M. Battin, 15 Paul Revere Rd. Shepard Anthony Clough, 89 Han- cock St. Norman P. Cohen, 56 Coolidge Ave. Lincoln P. Cole, Jr., 16 Hill St. Steven W. Doran, 314 Bedford St. John C. Eddison, 20 Nickerson Rd. Paul W. Marshall, 6 Chandler St. Mary R. McDonough, 3 Baker Ave.. (P. 0. Box 594) John F. McLaughlin, 64 Baskin Rd. Robert F. Sacco, 15 Meriam St. 156 Directory Precinct One Term Expires 1987 Nancy M. Adler, 22 Village Cir. James Cataldo, 43 Rindge Ave. James A. Cataldo, 52 Bow St. Chang Chih Chao, 4 Page Rd. Patricia K. Hagedorn, 17 Fiske Rd Ronald Levy, 15 Bryant Rd. Albert P. Zabin, 1 Page Rd. Term Expires 1986 Lois J. Barry, 10 Crescent Hill Ave. Nancy L. Barter, 4 Fairlawn Ln. Sheila Busa - Tassone, 4 Lillian Rd. Sheila Clemon -Karp, 12 Bryant Rd. HANSCOM FIELD COMMISSION William H. Johanson 1984 Alan Lazarus 1986 Benjamin Obear 1985 Graydon Wheaton 1985 HANSCOM AREA TRAFFIC COMMITTEE (HATS) Margery M. Battin William J. Scouler (member at large) Judith J. Uhrig METROPOLITAN STATE HOSPITAL LAND TASK FORCE Angela Frick Natalie Riffin Jacquelyn R. Smith ENERGY CONSERVATION COMMITTEE (Art. 49, 1979, from original School Subcommittee of 1978) Patricia A. Swanson, Chmn. + +James Buckley Emanuel Coscia, Jr. + +David Eagle +Jerome J. Green 1985 +Daniel Harwood 1985 ­James R. MacInnes +Eric M. Olson 1985 James Scanlon + Appointed by Selectmen ++ Appointed by School Committee (All others on original committee) David F. Eagle, dens Rd. Nancy C. Gordon, John W. Maloney, dens Rd. 155 Emerson Gar- Term Expires 1985 10 Fiske Rd. 157 Emerson Gar- Joel A. Adler, 22 Village Cit. James E. Barry, 10 Crescent Hill Ave. Robert E. Breslin, 16 Curve St. Laurel A. Macauda, 8 Page Rd. Barry E. Sampson, 8 Brandon St. James S. Wilson, 17 Spencer St. Judith L. Zabin, 1 Page Rd. Town Meeting Members Precinct Two Term Expires 1987 Leonora K. Feeney, 4 Moon Hill Rd. Casimir R. Groblewski, 32 Chase Ave. Daniel A. Lucas, 3 Tower Rd. Arthur C. Smith, 51 Follen Rd. John J. Walsh, 10 Ames Ave. Christina J. Welch, 41 Locust Ave. Carolyn C. Wilson, 23 Pleasant St. Term Expires 1986 Eric T. Clarke, 29 Moon Hill Rd. Karen A. Docks, 5 Mohawk Dr. Lillian T. MacArthur, 33 Charles St. Barry H. Marshall, 4 Taft Ave. Elizabeth H. Pressman, 22 Locust Ave. William W. Welch, Jr., 10 Bird Hill Rd. Lynda A. Wik, 56 Robbins Rd. Term Expires 1985 Elizabeth H. Clarke, 29 Moon Hill Rd. *John Thomas Cunha, 17 Holland St. Michael J. O'Sullivan, 12 Aerial St. **Vicky L. Schwartz, 11 Aerial St. George S. Silverman, 49 Fern St. William S. Widnall, 22 Summit Rd. Alan B. Wilson, 23 Pleasant St. Donald D. Wilson, 36 Fern St. *Resigned April 11, 1984 * *Replaced J. Cunha Precinct Three Term Expires 1987 Joy C. Buchfirer, 237 Worthen Rd. East Suanne C. Dillman, 68 Grassland St. Jean Gaudet, 12 Stedman Rd. Erna S. Greene, 25 Bridge St. Gloria V. Holland, 38 Webster Rd. John J. McWeeney, 503 Concord Ave. James P. Reilly, 25 Walnut St. Term Expires 1986 Phyllis Aaronson, 29 Webster Rd. Donald H. Briggs, Jr. 672 Waltham St. (P. 0. Box 244) John P. Carroll, 43 Blossomcrest Rd. Francis P. McCarron, 95 Blossom - crest Rd. Marian C. Reilly, 25 Walnut St. Robert I. Rotberg, 14 Barberry Rd Francis W. K. Smith, 4 Clematis Rd. Term Expires 1985 Jacqueline B. Davison, 86 Spring St. Elizabeth M. Flynn, 310 Concord Ave. Donna M. Hooper, 50 Valleyfield St. Marjorie K. Madoff, 27 Normandy Rd. Paul V. Riffin, 6 Field Rd. Jacquelyn R. Smith, 4 Clematis Rd. Richard W. Souza, 542 Concord Ave. Precinct Four Term Expires 1987 Stephen B. Cripps, 43 Forest St. Dan H. Fenn, Jr., 130 Worthen Rd. Martin A. Gilman, 56 Bloomfield St. Georgia S. Glick, 21 Eliot Rd. Margaret F. Rawls, 9 Winthrop Rd. Karsten Sorensen, 1 Vine Brook Rd. Martin K. White, 50 Bloomfield St. Term Expires 1986 Julian J. Bussgang, 2 Forest St. Angela E. Frick, 9 Tavern Ln. *Joyce Hals, 14 Vine Brook Rd. Gale H. Nill, 16 Bennington Rd. Sandra J. Shaw, 51 Wachusett Dr. Ruth S. Thomas, 10 Parker St. Judith J. Uhrig, 15 Vine Brook Rd. *Resigned February 10, 1984 Term Expires 1985 Gerald L. Abegg, 261 Waltham St. Nyles Nathan Barnert, 142 Worthen Rd. William J. Dailey, Jr., 1 Bush- nell Dr. Frederick C. Frick, 9 Tavern Ln. Katherine G. Fricker, 93 Marrett Rd. Peter C. J. Kelley, 24 Forest St. *Daniel L. McCabe, 188 Waltham St. Richard F. Perry, 40 Clarke St. * *Joseph 0. Rooney, 222 Waltham St. +Richard F. Perry, 40 Clarke St. * *Resigned May 8, 1984 +Replaced Joseph 0. Rooney *Replaced Joyce Hals Precinct Five Term Expires 1987 Florence A. Baturin, 11 Alcott Rd. Wallace Cupp, 141 Woburn St. Jonathan P. Doran, 153 Grant St. Elaine Dratch, 2 Maureen Rd. John Hayward, 358 Woburn St. Ephraim Weiss, 462 Lowell St. David G. Williams, 1433 Massachu- setts Ave. Term Expires 1986 Howard Cravis, 6 Rogers Rd. Marshall J. Derby, 23 Suzanne Rd. William M. Fraser, 533 Lowell St. Paul E. Hamburger, 18 Cooke Rd. Stephen W. Miller, 22 Saddle Club Rd. Paul Newman, 35 Grant St. Patricia A. Swanson, 56 North St. Term Expires 1985 Guy W. Doran, 168 East St. Joseph F. Gilbert, Jr., 231 Woburn St. Leona W. Martin, 19 Thoreau Rd. *Madeline A. Shaughnessy, 32 Webb St. * *Sam Silverman, 18 Ingleside Rd. Edgar R. Stuhr, 152 Woburn St. Julie F. Triessl, 94 North St. Mary Kathryn Wolf, 62 Webb St. *Resigned May 23, 1984 * *Replaced Madeline A. Shaughnessy Directory 157 Town Meeting Members Precinct Six Term Expires 1987 Margaret N. Brooke, 26 Hancock St. Levi G. Burnell, 3 Whittier Rd. George E. Foote, 146 Burlington St. Elizabeth C. Haines, 33 York St. Judith B. Marshall, 6 Chandler St. William T. Spencer, 32 Hancock St. John S. Willson, 16 Hathaway Rd. Term Expires 1986 Florence Koplow, 9 Brent Rd. Alan J. Lazarus, 22 Woodland Rd. Ruth Joyce Nablo, 6 Brigham Rd. Setha G. Olson, 3 Brigham Rd. Susan S. Solomon, 4 Whittier Rd. Donald B. White, 73 Hancock St. Lisabeth M. White, 73 Hancock St. Term Expires 1985 Earl F. Baldwin, Jr., 77 Meriam St. John F. Downey, Jr., 24 Hancock St. Thomas E. Fortmann, 5 Harrington Rd. Michael W. Golay, 6 Oakland St. Sam V. Nablo, 6 Brigham Rd. Edith Sandy, 353 North Emerson Rd. Frank Sandy, 353 North Emerson Rd. Precinct Seven Term Expires 1987 Esther S. Arlan, 56 Turning Mill Rd. Elizabeth M. Barabush, 53 Eldred St. Lloyd Gilson, 35 Partridge Rd. Walter N. Leutz, 36 Bertwell Rd. William J. Scouler, 144 Simonds Rd. Jacquelyn H. Ward, 15 Robinson Rd. Martha C. Wood, 51 Gleason Rd. Term Expires 1986 John R. Campbell, 100 Bertwell Rd. Sally T. Castleman, 7 Mountain Rd. Renee T. Cochin, 8 Partridge Rd. Winifred L. L. Friedman, 176 Grove St. John E. Ward, 15 Robinson Rd. Graydon M. Wheaton, 5 Hadley Rd. Richard B. Wolk, 5 Jeffrey Ter- race Term Expires 1985 George A. Burnell, 4 Eaton Rd. Manfred P. Friedman, 176 Grove St. Clarice B. Gordon, 7 Coach Rd. Martin L. Hagerty, 301 Bedford St. Mary W. Miley, 29 Robinson Rd. John E. Taylor, 11 Linmoor Ter- race Iris G. Wheaton, 5 Hadley Rd. Precinct Eight Term Expires 1987 Roger F. Borghesani, 24 Hastings Rd. Florence E. Connor, 12 Cedar St. William P. Fitzgerald, 65 Liberty Ave. Suzanne S. Frank, 187 Cedar St. Richard A. Michelson, 54 Asbury St. Laura F. Nichols, 67 Liberty Ave. Jack Sarmanian, 330 Bedford St. Term Expires 1986 Elizabeth G. Flemings, 23 Cedar St. Ione D. Garing, 157 Cedar St. William E. Maloney, Jr., 237 Bed- ford St. A. Patricia McCabe, 17 Hamblen St. James M. McLaughlin, 55 Asbury St. Susan G. Plumb, 13 Milk St. Stanley E. Toye, 30 Balfour St. Term Expires 1985 Richard H. Battin, 15 Paul Revere Rd. *Charles E. Connolly, Jr., 22 Revere St. Benjamin H. Golini, 35 Balfour St. Anthony L. Mancini, 115 Reed St. Anne R. Scigliano, 3 Augustus Rd. Richardson C. Smith, 128 Reed St. Carolyn H. Tiffany, 109 Reed St. *Replaced Robert E. Bond Precinct Nine Term Expires 1987 Alice J. Adler, 10 Nickerson Rd. Kenneth 0. Alves, 62 Wood St. Jacqueline P. Bateson, 10 Welch Rd. Louis E. Conrad, 115 Shade St. Neil Gray, 83 Spring St. Richard M. Perry, 16 Ellison Rd. James J. Scanlon, 10 Springdale Rd. Term Expires 1986 Gordon E. Barnes, Jr. 6 Woodpark Circle L. Gail Colwell, 39 Cary Ave. Ronald W. Colwell, 39 Cary Ave. Margaret E. Coppe, 12 Barrymeade Dr. Eleanor H. Klauminzer, 8 Lincoln Terrace Leo P. McSweeney, 84 Shade St. Susan J. Ricci, 93 Spring St. Term Expires 1985 Jane P. Buckley, 46 Middle St. Anna P. Currin, 6 School St. Deborah B. Green, 17 Fairbanks Rd. William P. Kennedy, 135 Wood St. Paul E. Mazerall, 32 Roosevelt Rd. Janet Perry, 16 Ellison Rd. Stanley S. Wallack, 315 Lincoln St. VOLUNTEER YOUR SERVICES FOR TOWN GOVERNMENT. FILL OUT A TALENT BANK QUESTIONNAIRE IN TOWN MANAGER'S OFFICE. 158 Directory Where to Find It MAJOR TOWN BUILDING LOCATIONS Town Office Building (TOB) Fire Department Headquarters Cary Memorial Library 1625 Massachusetts Avenue 45 Bedford Street 1874 Massachusetts Avenue Cary Memorial Building Public Works Building (DPW) East Lexington Branch Library 1605 Massachusetts Avenue 201 Bedford Street 735 Massachusetts Avenue Police Department Headquarters Visitors Center Council on Aging (temporary) 1575 Massachusetts Avenue 1875 Massachusetts Avenue Church of Our Redeemer 6 Meriam Street (till 7/85) Lexington Public Schools Westview Cemetery Muzzey Jr. High (from 7/85) 1557 Massachusetts Avenue Off Bedford Street Animal Shelter Center Pool Worthen Road 15 Westview Street What Who /Where Cost PERMITS, PERMISSIONS, LICENSES PUBLICATIONS Battle Green Guides Selectmen $1.00 Basics of Town Government Bicycle Registration Police 1.00 Town By -Laws Selectmen $3.00 Burglar Alarms Police 20.00 Zoning By -Law Planning Board 5.00 Building, gas, Selectmen /Town Mgr Act Town Manager electrical, plumbing Building Dept. Common carriers, Maps victualers, auctioneers Selectmen Street and precinct Town Manager 1.00 Fires (outdoors) Fire free Zoning Planning Board 2.00 Firearms Police Zoning Districts Planning Board 3.00 Flammables storage Fire LEXPRESS Inf. & Rm. 106 TOB free Garage Sales Selectmen free Conservation /Recr. Conservation /Recr. .50 Hawkers & Peddlers Police 1.00 Conservation areas Conservation /Recr. 1.00 International vacci- Bicycle Routes Conservation /Recr. free nation certificate Board of Health .50 Photogrammetric All Day Parking Public Works, TOB (2'contour) Engineering * Removal of fill (Building /Inspection Lots Assessors (inspect only) (Board of Appeals Engineering * Rocket firing Fire $5. /Yr. HUD Flood Districts Planning (inspect) Sewer and water Public Works Bldg. Smoke detectors Fire free Regulations Street opening Public Works, TOB Dog (state) Board of Health free Use of Battle Green Selectmen free Subdivisions Planning 3.00 Use of town buildings Selectmen Trash collection Public Works free Use of playing fields Recreation 3.00 Wetland (local by -law) Conservation free Wetland alteration Conservation Lists and Guides Other offices issuing permits and licenses include List of Persons over the following, whose permits are noted within: Age 17 (Jan. census) Town Clerk 10.00 +Board of Appeals Pages 78 -82 Guide to the Study +Building Inspection Page 83 of Lexington Cary Library free +Town Clerk Pages 104 -106 Town Meeting TMMA * *1.00 The Budget Process TMMA * *1.00 MISCELLANEOUS AND SPECIAL SERVICES Lexington, Mass.(LWV) Town Manager 2.50 Board of Appeals Notaries Public Town Clerk Pamphlets, Brochures, Newsletters Selectmen Crime prevention Police free Conservation Council on Aging Accident report copies Police 5.00 Newsletter (monthly) COA Office free Copies of documents Various offices Health topics Board of Health free Home safety speakers Fire free Home fire safety Fire free Crime prevention talks, Recreation brochures Recreation /Cons. free demonstrations Police free School news School Department free Veterans' Services Human Services, TOB Water conservation Water Billing free * Cost varies or is presently undetermined. ** Free to new Town Meeting Members Town Report Town Meeting Town Manager FURTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION Cary Library free Cary Memorial Library - -See back cover Transit Schedules (all) Lexpress Office League of Women Voters (LWV) 861 -0123 Town Clerk's Office free Chamber of Commerce -- Visitors Center 862 -1450 Directory 159 Voters' Information Voter Registration: Residents may register at the Town Clerk's office on any business day from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Town Clerk will provide additional registration sessions (including one Saturday) in advance of each election. The times arranged will be published in the local paper. Voting Places: Precinct 1, Harrington School; Precinct 2, Bowman School; Precinct 3, Clarke Jr. High School; Precinct 4, High School; Precinct 5, Cary Memorial Hall; Precinct 6, Diamond Junior High School; Precinct 7, Estabrook School; Precinct 8, Central Fire Station; Precinct 9, Maria Hastings School. WHERE TO FIND YOUR REPRESENTATIVES Senators in Congress (Statewide): Edward M. Kennedy Office: 2400 -A JFK Federal Building, Boston 02203 John F. Kerry Office: 2003 -H JFK Federal Building, Boston 02203 223 -2826 223 -1890 Representative in Congress: Seventh District (all of Lexington plus many other towns) Edward J. Markey, 7 Townsend Street, Malden, Mass. 02148 Office: 2100 -A JFK Federal Building, Boston 02203 223 -2781 Councillor (Governor's Executive Council): Sixth District (all of Lexington plus many other towns) Joseph A. Langone, III, 190 North Street, Boston, Mass. 02113 Office: State House, Boston, Mass. 02133 727 -2795 Senator in General Court (State Legislature): Fourth Middlesex District (all of Lexington, plus Arlington, Winchester and Woburn) Richard A. Kraus, 100 Falmouth Road W., Arlington, Mass. 02174 Office: Room 511 State House, Boston, Mass. 02133 722 -1432 Representative in General Court: Fifteenth Middlesex District (all of Lexington) Stephen W. Doran, 314 Bedford Street, Lexington, Mass. 02173 861 -7566 Office: Room 472 State House, Boston, Mass. 02133 722 -2120 First Thursday of each month 7:30 a.m. -9:00 a.m. J House Cafeteria, Lexington High School; YOU a.m. -10:30 a.m. Selectmen's Office, Town Office Building; 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Council on Aging, 6 Meriam Street; anytime call for appointment at 314 Bedford Street. 160 Directory Lexington... Birthplace of American Liberty Settled -- 1642 -- Cambridge Farms Incorporated as a Town - - 1713 Population: 1980 census - 29,479 1975 - 32,477 1970 - 31,886 1965 - 31,388 1960 - 27,691 1955 - 22,256 1950 - 17,335 1945 - 14,452 Highest elevation -- 374 feet above mean sea level Lowest elevation -- 110 feet above mean sea level Valuation (fiscal year) 1985 - $1,3092021,300 1984 - $1,294,4562100 1983 - $1,267,201,500 1982 - $1,242,053,600 (100 %) 1981 - $ 274,026,500 1980 - $ 268,421,050 1975 - $ 245,586,100 Tax Rate (fiscal year): 1985 - $20.46 Residential /Open Space Area of town in acres . . . . . . . . . $29.90 Commercial /Industrial 1984 - $19.58 Residential /Open Space Extreme width in miles. . . . . . . . . $28.61 Commercial /Industrial 1983 - $19.41 Residential /Open Space Public streets (unaccepted) in miles. . $28.36 Commercial /Industrial 1982 - $18.97 Residential /Open Space State highways . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27.74 Commercial /Industrial 1981 - $92.00 . 120.33 1980 - $87.60 1975 - $70.40 Area of town in acres . . . . . . . . . . 10,650.42 Area of town in square miles. . . . . . . 16.64 Extreme length in miles . . . . . . . . . 5.8 Extreme width in miles. . . . . . . . . . 4.85 Town -owned conservation land in acres . . 1,001.3 Public streets (accepted in miles) . . . . 121.93 Public streets (unaccepted) in miles. . . 11.86 Streets under sub - division control. . . . 3.85 Condominiums and private drives . . . . . 4.0 State highways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.98 Trunk sewers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.09 Street sewers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120.33 Water mains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156.06 Tell name and address Describe the problem ovas=�. , a Ambulance 862 -0270 q (emergency only) Make sure message is understood Civil Defense Signals on Town Fire Whistle 4444 - Alert Warning 2222 - Attack Warning - Take Cover Each signal repeated twice. Turn on your radio or television to receive emergency instructions. Handy Information Place Telephone Hours *Town Offices 862 -0500 weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (see holiday schedule below) Public Works 862 -1618 when Town Offices are closed Fire (non- emergency) 862 -0272 24 hours Schools & School Department 862 -7500 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. NO SCHOOL & recorded messages 862 -7851 24 hours (Do not call Police or Fire Department) *Cary Memorial Library 862 -6288 Monday- Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday & Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays (Sept. -June) 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Branch Library 862 -2773 Monday- Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. E. Lexington Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Council on Aging 861 -0194 weekdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Housing Authority 861 -0900 weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Countryside Village) Human Services 862 -0500 Monday- Thursday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. LEXPRESS 861 -1210 mornings (or leave message on tape) * *Trash Collection (SCA) 1- 800 - 892 -0292 office hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays *Town Offices and Cary Memorial Library Holidays: (Town Meeting 1985 - Town Meeting 1986) Patriots' Day -- Monday, April 15; Memorial Day -- Monday, May 27; Independence Pa - Thursday, July 4; Labor Day -- Monday, September 2; Columbus Day -- Monday, October 14; Veterans' Day -- Monday, November 11; Thanksgiving Day -- Thursday, November 28; Christmas Day -- Wednesday, December 25; New Year's Day -- Wednesday, January 1, 1986; Martin Luther King's Birthday -- Wednesday, January 15; George Washington's Birthday -- Monday, February 17. * *Trash Collection Schedule (each day beginning approximately 7 a.m.) Mondays: Precincts 1 & 2 Wednesdays:_. Precincts 5 & 6 Tuesdays: Precincts 3 & 4 Thursdays: Precincts 7 & 8 (part) Fridays: Precincts 8 (part) & 9 No collections on holidays listed above. Following a holiday, all collections will be one day later that week (Friday's schedule will be on Saturday). MI 41 1- u