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Home My WebLink About1995-Annual ReportTown of Lexington 1995 Annual Report Board of Selectmen Set Policy Town of Lexington Government Organization Housing Authority Executive Director Town Moderator Committees: Appropriation Capital Expenditures Cary Lectures spresentative to gional Vocational ;hoof Committee School Committee Superintendent Staff School Volunteers Town Manager Planning Board Planning Director Town Meeting Members Appropriate Legislate Board ofAppeals Fence Viewers Comptroller Historic Districts Commission Health Director Town Counsel Housing Assistance Local Building Code Board Town Celebrations Registrars of Voters Committee Trustees of Public Engineering Director Executive Clerk Trusts Permanent Building Director of Guides Advisory and ad hoc Chief of Police Committees Town Moderator Committees: Appropriation Capital Expenditures Cary Lectures spresentative to gional Vocational ;hoof Committee School Committee Superintendent Staff School Volunteers Town Manager Planning Board Planning Director Town Meeting Members Appropriate Legislate ❑ Paid Employees ❑ Unpaid Volunteers Town Clerk Revenue Officer Health Director Board of Health Local Building Code Board of Appeals PublicWorks/ Conservation Engineering Director Commission Permanent Building Committee Chief of Police Council on Aging Fire Chief Westview Cemetery Historical Developement Building Commission Committee Commissioner Recreation Committee MAPC Town Assessor Representative Youth Commission Board of Asessors Conservation Administrator Recreation Director COA Director ❑ Paid Employees ❑ Unpaid Volunteers Introduction 1995 Lexington Overview Town Report Committee For Your Information !995 Revenue Sources 1995 Operating Expenses Govern /Administrate Table of Contents Environment 2 Board of Appeals 2 Lighting Options Committee 3 Planning Board 4 Conservation Commission 5 Permanent Building Committee Building/Inspection Design Advisory Committee Lexington Center Committee Board of Selectmen 6 Building Finance Committee 7 HATS 7 Hanscom Advisory Committee 8 Met State Land Committee 8 Traffic Safety Committee 9 Personnel Advisory Board 9 MAPC 9 Town Manager 9 Town Clerk/Board of Registrars 11 Moderator 12 Town Meeting 12 Elections 15 TMMA 16 Education Lexington Public Schools 17 School Expenditures 23 Outside Funding 25 Minuteman Tech 26 Cary Memorial Library 26 Dep't of Public Works DPW/Engineering 29 Public Safety Fire Department 34 Police Department 36 Police Manual Committee 39 Board of Health 40 Life Quality /People Recreation Department Bikeway Committee Transport Advisory Committee Fair Housing Committee LexHAB Lexington Housing Authority Employee Honor Roll Council on Aging The Arts Cary Lectures Historical Commission Human Services Committee Veterans Services Historic Districts Commission Battle Green Guides Town Celebrations Committee Cable Advisory Committee Youth Commission Legal Town Counsel Financial Trustees of Public Trusts Appropriation Committee Capital Expenditure Committee Revenue Officer Board of Assessors Comptroller Retirement Board Financial Data Financial reports, with the exception of Retirement funds, are based on the fiscal year that ended June 30, 1995 (usually referred to as FY95). All other statistics, unless otherwise noted, are based on the 1995 calendar year. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page l 43 46 47 48 50 50 51 52 52 53 54 55 55 56 57 58 59 60 60 61 61 62 62 63 64 64 65 67 72 73 74 75 76 76 77 Directory Town Meeting Members Town Organization Voters' Info and Gazeteer Telephone Information Emergency Numbers Town Offices School Department 91 92 Inside Back Cover Back Cover Cover Photo: The Buckman Tavern. Courtesy of Stephen Weld Conant. ANNUAL REPORT 1995 1995 Lexington Overview There's some unsettling reading tucked into this 1995 report on the town's coffers and affairs; some of it generated from within, some from without. From without, word from Washington to the DPW: drivers of big rigs will have to start taking drug and alcohol tests. Also from Washington, a word to the Comptroller. Because a few county chief- tains in California wrote funny scripts about the use of public money, all munic- ipalities must now submit even more reports on all their borrowings. And there's another ruling on benefits accounting. Comptroller John Ryan says in his report that the two directives are extremely complicated and will mean more ongoing work for his department. From Beacon Hill, a stream of directives to the Town Clerk on how to implement the new "motor voter" law. See Bebe Fallick's report on the "virus." Thorniest of all was the behavior of Massport and its appointed leader Steve Tocco ( or George III, as Selectman Dan Fenn tagged him). Fenn's report on HATS describes how our neighboring towns rallied around like good patriots to confront Massport's schemes to expand air and ground activity at Hanscom Field. From within, there was the perennial budget balancing act culminating in an override of Prop. 2 1/2, Town Meeting said bundle the four questions to avoid divisiveness among differing interests; but the selectmen had the last word; unbundle and let the people decide. The people passed three modest town - related spending items and barely passed a much larger item for school expenses. Inside Town Meeting, unusually harsh words were hurled about; in meetings held by the Historic Districts Commission, a few decisions considered by applicants to be unusually harsh ignited heated public debate. See the commission's report for their defense. Also tucked into this document, good news on the personnel front from both could argue? within and without. From within, it was up the ladder for veteran firefi ghter John Quinlan, promot- ed from lieutenant to replace former Fire Chief John Bergeron. From without, new DPW Director George A. Woodbury charged up from Ft. Knox to replace the retired Dick Spiers, and new Library Director Carol Mahoney came over from Lynnfield. Others moving in from outside: Karen Simmons, Recreation Director, and Janet Vacon, Assessor. On a sad societal note, the Police decided the time had come to hire an officer just to handle the growing number of family squabbles and related restraining orders. Drunk driving arrests rose, also. As the year wore on, Town Manager Rick White crunched the income /outgo numbers again and again and came up with a chilling analysis: the town's fiscals are not so fit. Study his report so you can discuss the town's fiscals with friends and neighbors intelligently. And study the School Committee's report for its "cautious optimism" on how it hopes to meet the challenge of rising enrollments; also, its determination to wire up classrooms so that students will have easy access to the boundless world of cyberspace. Speaking of wires, residents already use phone lines at an astonishing rate. The CoA estimated it handles some 16,000 calls a year, the police upwards of 75,000 to the new Dispatch Center. That includ- ed 298 hang -up calls made to 911. If you do call 911 by mistake, don't go hide in a closet; stay on the line and explain your error; you won't be arrested. The selectmen's report lists the four prin- cipal values held by citizens about the town. In no special order, they were, according to various studies, education, open space, safety and affordability. Who Ongoing but unfinished business involved many groups dancing around the question of what to do with Depot Sq., the bigger question of what to do with land at the closed Met State Hospital, and concerns about building new homes in settled neighborhoods. On the transport scene, bike riders envi- sioned a network of bikeways running all over the map, and the Transportation Office went after grant money to fund LexPress buses to run on environmental- ly benign compressed natural gas. The Waste Management Committee quietly folded its tent and turned its func- tions over to the DPW. The committee had pioneered recycling and hazardous waste disposal in the state. Town Report Putting out the Annual Town Report requires many hands, starting with all town bodies which submit their reports, and ending with the volunteers who edit and assemble this input for the printer. The cooperation of the town bodies, faced with increased demands on their time, was again crucial and greatly appreciated. The report committee is constantly trying to make this document more useful to citizens; any comments should be posted to Town Report, Town Office Building. The shift from hand production to com- puter continued; this edition was put together on a Mac, and for the first time, delivered to the printer in the form of a hatfull of little disks, thanks to the resourceful efforts of Bill Hoyt. Others contributing: photographers Ray Barnes and Stephen Weld Conant, John Ayvazian, Stan Casazza, Winifred Friedman, Bob Halfman, Chairman Bob Morrison, Bill Simmons, Zelda Sokal. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 2 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 For Your Information Typical Property Valuation 600 T in thousands 1 400 1 200 Inflationary Trend —_ Typical Valuation 0 i i i i i FY91 FY92 FY93 FY94 FY95 FY96 School Appropriations 60 in millions Actual Appropriations 30 — ----- - - - - -- Inflationary Trend 0 i i FY92 FY93 FY94 FY95 FY96 General Government 60.0 Appropriations in millions 40.0 Inflationary Trend Actual Appropriations 20.0 0.0 ' i i i ' FY92 FY93 FY94 FY95 FY96 6000 Typical Property Tax 4000 Tax Bill _ Inflationary Trend 2000 0 FY91 FY92 FY93 FY94 FY95 FY96 600 Typical Water /Sewer Bill Water /Sewer Bill 400 200 t Inflationary Trend 0 i i i FY91 FY92 FY93 FY94 FY95 The "Inflationary Trend" shown in these graphs is the Consumer Price Index (CPI) as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The "Typical Property Valuation" and "Typical Property Tax" refer to residential properties, and "General Government" refers to all town expenditures excepting the Schools. The graphics on this and the next two pages were created by the Report Committee using data from the Comptroller's and Town Manager's offices. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 3 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 1995 Revenue Sources ] Real 39,220,888 al Real 7,902,024 teal 1,930,922 'roperty 1,208,090 aipts 4,853,371 5,152,201 -unds 1,056,175 Surplus 1,056,040 Funds Water 4,233,920 Sewer 5,168,464 Dreation 1,182,029 $72,964,124 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 4 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 1995 Operating Expenses Education Public Schools 37,320,579 M M Tech 620,850 37,941,429 D. P. W 6,551,647 ublic Safety olice y Fire & Health Dispatch 3,202,353 2,942,388 311,410 Health 165,998 Building & Zoning 6,622,149 Library Personal Services 985,295 Expenses 299,765 1,285,060 Shared Employee Pens. 3,075,578 General Insurance 732,811 Expenses Debt Serv. Prin. 3,356,000 Debt Ser. Int. 928.902 8,093,291 Enterprise Water 3,556,098 Sewer 5,470,277 Recreation 1,003,335 10,029,710 Total Operating Expenses $74,593,901 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 5 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Planning Board 139,312 Legal Building & Zoning 208,653 nvironment Board of Appeals 30,276 & Conservation Com. 72,615 People p Historic Dist. Com. 3,520 823,671 Council on Aging 214,348 6,075 Veterans 35,030 863,844 Human Services 64,287 Celebrations 12,506 954,220 LEXPRESS 266,950 3,063,117 1,007,507 Shared Employee Pens. 3,075,578 General Insurance 732,811 Expenses Debt Serv. Prin. 3,356,000 Debt Ser. Int. 928.902 8,093,291 Enterprise Water 3,556,098 Sewer 5,470,277 Recreation 1,003,335 10,029,710 Total Operating Expenses $74,593,901 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 5 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Town Counsel 205,000 Legal Town Clerk 140.902 & Bd. of Registrars 25,781 Elections 43,624 overnment Executive 823,671 Legislative 6,075 Financial 863,844 State & County Assess. 954,220 3,063,117 Shared Employee Pens. 3,075,578 General Insurance 732,811 Expenses Debt Serv. Prin. 3,356,000 Debt Ser. Int. 928.902 8,093,291 Enterprise Water 3,556,098 Sewer 5,470,277 Recreation 1,003,335 10,029,710 Total Operating Expenses $74,593,901 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 5 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Board of Selectmen FY95 FY94 Payroll $38,949 $38,359 Expenses 51,975 $10,882 The Board of Selectmen, meeting at least once every two weeks and twice a week during Town meeting, deals with a broad range of issues touching nearly every part of the life of the town. Its role is to look through a wide -angle lens and act accordingly, not to micro - manage. Some of its responsibilities relate to its licensing and appointment authority; some involve matters of traffic safety; some are ceremonial; some turn on its obligation to prepare the warrant and submit a balanced budget to town meeting. Many questions which it must decide are controversial, the interests of two groups of citizens conflicting. Nineteen ninety -five was no exception. It was characterized by all of the above, dominated by the continuing struggle to maintain the level of services citizens have come to expect, and to find ways to pay for them, highlighted by a number of initiatives. The overall principle, as policy, if you will -- has been to balance revenues and needs, guided by citizen communications and implemented by continuing negotiations with other Boards and Committees. Initiatives At its goal- setting meeting in the summer, the Board discussed the idea of an open agenda item to start its meetings as a part of its continuing effort to provide more accessibility to citizen views. This proposal was instituted. The appointment process was improved in order to broaden and increase the pool of citizens who serve on town commit- tees. Following up on the community conversations, focus groups and a mail survey, the Selectmen determined that public education, open space, public safety, and affordability (not necessarily in priority order) are the four principle values held by Lexingtonians. Board of Selectmen: Dan H. Fenn., Jr., William J. Dailey, Jr., Chairman Leo P. McSweeney, Executive Secretary Phyllis Smith, Daniel P. Busa, Jr., and Elizabeth B. Eddison. Standing, Town Counsel Norman Cohen and Town Manager Richard J. White. The board remained unchanged from the year before. Photo: Ray Barnes. They appointed a Strategic Planning Committee whose job is to match antici- pated resources against the revenue requirements for fulfilling those goals, to come up with new ways of doing busi- ness, and to make recommendations for a continuing planning process. They also appointed an ad hoc committee to review LexHab notification policies and programs to make certain that they meet current needs. Under the leadership of Selectman Betty Eddison, an annual Volunteer Recognition Day was estab- lished, highlighted by a ceremony on the Green saluting the thousands of people who make Lexington function. A new Fund for Lexington was created to enable citizens to contribute dollars to help neighbors in need, to carry out beautification projects, and to provide seed money for initiatives. The Fund drew a generous response - $10, 545 - in December alone. The Selectmen gave their support to a new sister -city relationship with the Town of Antony, France and a wine and cheese reception welcomed the French delegation in the fall. The Board enthusiastically endorsed LexFest, a festival scheduled for May 4, 1996, demonstrating and celebrating the diverse ethnic heritages which make Lexington the town we know today. A new budget format was instituted by the Town Manager with Board approval which enables citizens to understand the initial needs and requests by department heads and to comment thereon if they wish. The idea is to provide the com- munity with a better sense of the trade- offs that must be made by the Board and the Manager. A regular annual written evaluation of the Manager was initiated. Each member of the Board filled out a form developed jointly with the Manager, the comments were compiled and summarized by the Chairman, a dis- cussion was held with the Manager, and a written report provided to the commun- ity. For the first time, private contractors bid against the DPW for the management of the golf course. This private - public bidding process has been tried in a few places around the country, but to our knowledge this is the first time it has been used in the Commonwealth. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 6 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Board of Selectmen (continued) A Business Development Committee was appointed and charged to make recom- mendations which would enhance the commercial and industrial sectors. Finally, the full Board met with the School Committee in early September to begin the process of looking together at the fiscal situation for 1997. Other Highlights Chairman William J. Dailey, Jr., after two years of wise and sensitive leader- ship, stepped aside in May, to be suc- ceeded by Leo P. McSweeney, serving his fourth term as a member of the Board. Other top positions that changed in 1995; Fire Chief, Assessor, plus DPW, Health, Library, and Recreation Directors. After many years of discussion and con- troversy, a mediation process involving the Board of Selectmen, the Conservation Commission, Mass Highway, the Town's consultant, the Minuteman National Historic Park, the State Department of Environmental Quality, and Senator Robert Havern, produced a new design for the section of Marrett Road between Route 128 and the Lincoln line, a stretch called "the most dangerous road in Lexington" by Police Chief Chris Casey. Construction is expected to begin in the spring or summer of 1996. Three new memorials were established, one for police killed in the line of duty; another honoring veterans of World War II; and a third remembering State Trooper Davison Whiting. The Town Celebrations Committee sur- passed even their own records of achieve- ment with a program culminating several years of paying tribute to World War II veterans. Thanks to the hard work of the Cable Advisory Committee and its negotiating team, the town moved forward in the dif- ficult process of working out a new contract with Cablevision. After several months of continuing con- versations, the Selectmen and the School Committee agreed upon a budget calling for an override of $1.5, a proposal sup- ported by both groups. The Board of Selectmen decided unanimously to make the override unbundled, and all four parts passed in a special election in June. We were most gratified to receive the annual Americanism Award from the Lexington Lodge of Elks at their annual Flag Day ceremony on the Green in June. Their plaque, hanging in the Selectmen's office, is greatly appreciated. In this abbreviated format, we can cover only a few of the many matters we have discussed and decided during 1995. We invite citizens to review the minutes filed in the Selectmen's Office for a more detailed look at the year's activities. Finally, we want to pay tribute to our Executive Clerk, Phyllis Smith, and to Lynne Pease, who took on a work load that expanded as we launched new pro- jects; and to the citizens of this town whose ideas, hard work, and dedication to Lexington, expressed in a wide variety of ways, make this community such a good place in which to live. Daniel P. Busa William J. Dailey, Jr. Elizabeth B. Eddison Dan H. Fenn, Jr. Leo P. McSweeney, Chairman Building Finance Committee In December 1994, the ad hoc Building Finance Committee was charged with developing "a fiscally responsible plan to provide the town with modest and serv- iceable public buildings that reasonably meet the demands of the community." Among the resources provided for the committee's work were reports prepared in 1993 by Archetype Architecture, Inc., for the Permanent Building Committee. These reports inventoried all school and town buildings, and needed, the select- men charged, "to be analyzed and priori- tized," as a basis for the committee's subsequent report to the selectmen. The committee met 30 times and visited every town -owned building at least once to evaluate the Archetype reports and see how well each building works to fulfill its present and potential uses. They gave attention to building protec- tion and urged an adequately funded annual maintenance program to lessen the need for later costly capital expenditures. Although the Archetype reports tagged $60,000,000 worth of improvements, the committee recommended $20,000,000 in expenditures over the next four to ten years to satisify the community's build- ing needs "well into the next century," The committee also suggested the use of commercial resources for maintenance and improvements for such facilities as the library and school playgrounds. They further suggested the town divest itself of the former Munroe School, and consider more unified building maintenance. Five committee members were appointed by the selectmen and two by the School Committee. They were: Chairman Peter Kelley, David Eagle, Gilbert Garber, Donald Jenkins, William Kennedy, Mark Moore and Walter Pierce. Staff support came from Town Engineer Francis X. Fields, Building and Maintenance Superintendent Fred Sweet and Director of School Building Operations John Moynihan. HATS After a relative calm in HATS - Massport relations over the situation at Hanscom, a period of successive crises ensued. HATS, made up of representatives from Bedford, Concord, Lexington and Lincoln, under the leadership of Lora Goldenberg, representing Bedford select- men, engaged in continuing discussions with Massport over three major issues: The Generic Environmental Impact Report (GEIR) update; TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 7 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 HATS (continued) BusinessAir's Proposal for commuter service to Newark, and a proposed priva- tization of Hanscom. For some time, HATS had been pushing Massport to proceed with the GEIR review, completed years ago. This study provides the baseline informa- tion upon which judgments can be made as to the environmental impact of pro- posed new uses of the airport, whether aviation - related or not. It covers a range of issues from air traffic to water quality to ground traffic to the impact on the historic nature of our area. HATS' major concerns were with the accessibility of the $40,000 which Massport had earlier promised to the towns and had later reaffirmed. These funds were needed to conduct the neces- sary GEIR studies. HATS also focused on the timing and depth of our involvement in the process. HATS asked that it be a participant in decisions as to what was to be covered in the study as well as the study itself. After lengthy discussions, an agreement was signed providing for the $40,000 payment and HATS proceeded to engage Dames and Moore as consultants. Massport met with planning departments of the four towns and an initial meeting on the scope of the study was held with Massport, HATS and consultants. A Vermont company, BusinessAir, applied for a permit to conduct commuter flights to Newark. HATS selectmen wrote to the Secretary of Environmental Affairs, asking that a full environmental impact study be required of BusinessAir, because there was no way to measure the environmental effect of the new service absent an updated GEIR. The secretary disagreed and the applica- tionproceeded. It was later tabled by the company, but was revived by a reorgan- ized firm. The privatization proposal was the most dramatic of three major events of 1995. In a hint of what was to come, HATS learned that Massport's Executive Director, Steve Tocco, had asked Raytheon if the company might under- take management of Hanscom. At one of their meetings, Tocco expressed a high level of concern with the airport's operating deficit, estimated at about $2,000,000. This initiative, coupled with the Governor's interest in privatization of state activities, sparked the decision to issue a formal Request for Proposals (RFP), offering vendors a chance to propose plans to manage the airport or to promote aviation - related development or non - aviation schemes to increase revenue. Responding to this Massport move, HATS asked to see a copy of the draft RFP to make sure the towns' interests were protected. At the same time, Selectman Lee Wood of Concord sug- gested the towns might put in a proposal in response to the RFP. Tocco agreed the towns could review the RFP, but pointed out that legally, they could not then become bidders. At year's end, the four boards agreed to meet together — for the first time, pre- sumably, since they were dealing with King George III — to discuss whether or not they wished to keep open their option to bid. Some Lexington citizens who had been involved in Hanscom issues for years, urged that Massport be asked to put the RFP process on hold for six months to give the towns an opportunity to examine all their options. If anyone still harbored doubts about the inevitability of continuing differences over Hanscom and its role, 1995 served to disabuse them. So long as we have an airport in our midst, we should stay alert and informed, and be wise and skillful in dealing with the issues. Dan Fenn Hanscom Advisory Committee The Hanscom Field Advisory Commission (HFAC), serves, by legisla- tive mandate, as a forum for communica- tions between Massport and the towns surrounding Hanscom; as well as the League of Women Voters, Minuteman Historic Park, business users, the Small Pilots Assoc., People Against Hanscom Expansion, and of, course, HATS. HFAC is strictly advisory and does not have the authority that HATS has. However, HFAC was an active particip- ant in the year's events involving Hanscom and expects to remain vigilant as Massport continues its role as a hard - nosed landlord of the field. HFAC meets monthly and the public is invited to attend. Joan C. Goldmann and Michael Landers represent Lexington on the commission. Met State The Metropolitan State Hospital Land Use Committee saw another phase of its task completed in 1995 when Sen. Lucille Hicks filed S -2097, an act to dispose of the land. The committee reviewed, with the State Division of Capital Planning and Operations and the other towns involved - Belmont and Waltham - several drafts of that legislation. The plan now calls for: >Establishing a 240 acre open space reservation which will become part of the Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) park system; >Redeveloping part of the site already occupied by buildings with housing and /or institutional use; >A public 9 -hole golf course in the Waltham sector. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 8 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Met State (continued) Traffic Safety The legislation also funds the removal of hazardous waste from the buildings and land, building a visitors center in the MDC park and relocating residents from the McLaughlin House. The committee will now focus its efforts on supporting the legislation as it winds its way through the House and Senate. Members: Selectman Leo McSweeney, David Williams, Natalie Riffin and Joyce Miller, assisted by Town Manager Rick White, Planning Director Robert Bowyer and Assistant Planner Joseph Marino. Personnel Advisory Board During the first quarter of 1995, the Personnel Advisory Board (PAB), at the selectmen's request, concentrated on a salary and benefits survey of all town and school positions. This comprehensive survey was distrib- uted to 22 cities and towns with whom Lexington historically compares itself. Fourteen of these communities respond- ed to our request for information. The results concluded that when looking at average base salaries, we are competi- tive. PAB presented these results to the 1995 Town Meeting. PAB was also involved in screening candidates for Public Works Director and Fire Chief. In the fall, PAB began working with the town on a wage and classification study. The town contracted the sevices of Ralph Anderson Associates for this task. An introductory meeting was held and PAB will be involved. PAB, appointed by the selectmen, is co- chaired by Jason Berger and Janet Perry. Other members: Katherine Page, Evelyn Silber, Richard Evans, Elmer Gilmartin and Vahe Dermanuelian. Dermanuelian resigned in the fall and was replaced by William Barnes. Town Manager The Traffic Safety Advisory Committee FY95 FY94 considered 27 items in 1995, dealing Payroll $258,762 $266,041 with such subjects as traffic signals, stop Expenses 13,152 13,090 signs, speed limits and pedestrian cross- Personnel walks, and including: Full Time 4 4 Part Time 1 1 • A proposal for bike lanes on Hartwell Avenue • New crosswalks on Bedford Street • An MBTA request for a new bus stop on Worthen Road • Traffic in the Fletcher Avenue and Kendall Road neighborhoods. Citizens and other town boards are invited to present their ideas on traffic to this board, which in turn passes its rec- ommendations to the selectmen. Serving were Chairman Peter Chalpin, P.E, from the DPW, Myla Kabat -Zinn, William Mix, Police Capt. James Kilmartin, Ronald Marble, Roy Murphy and William Fitzgerald. • • The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) moved on several fronts while serving its 101 member communities in the greater Boston area. >The agency bought on -line services that let member communities receive infor- mation on legislative matters, local zoning and by laws. >It helped communities prepare their applications for funds from several federal transportation programs, includ- ing Commuter Check in which employ- ers can use subsidies to help employees get to work on public transportation instead of driving. >It also worked on a program to help communities buy clean -fuel vehicles to replace those using conventional fuels, and assisted various area groups in plan- ning regional bike and pedestrian routes. MAPC is an advisory group financed by member communities. Lexington's share last year was $12,500. Our representative is Assistant Planner Joseph A. Marino. The Town Manager is the Town's Chief Executive Officer as established in the Selectmen Town Manager Act. He directly or indirectly administers the policies and procedures of the selectmen, enforces by -laws and actions passed by Town Meeting, prepares the budget and manages the daily operations of all town departments. Finances The town maintained a payroll of $11,669,200 for FY95, covering 273 full time and 92 part time employees. The total budget appropriated for FY96 was $78,333,371. Revenue limitations and a growing school population - up 26 percent since 1991 - continue to challenge elected offi- cials, staff and citizens alike. Simultaneously, a sluggish economy and dramatic increases in health insurance costs made it impossible to establish a stable, predictable appropriation process. Voters passed the town's third operating budget override in June, 1995. The selectmen placed $1,500,000 of school and town programs on a referendum ballot in the form of four separate "unbu- ndled" questions. The town's financial future continues to be at risk despite its success in appealing to citizens to provide extra property tax revenue over and above that which is allowed under Proposition 11/2. Over 77 percent of all revenue spent on school and town services is generated through the property tax. Current projec- tions of future service demands indicate the school and senior populations will continue to grow as will the demand for their related services. These problems are not new for the town, and in fact have actually become routine. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 9 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Town Manager (continued) Consequently, most citizens seem to Capital projects funded with cash in the discount the serious financial difficulties past have been postponed or ignored, or the town will face in the future. in some cases, funded by debt. Ironically, financing municipal services in the future will become more difficult with each successful property tax over- ride. Sooner or later, support for municipal services will be overwhelmed by an average property tax bill that only the most well -to -do can afford. Despite revenue restrictions, the town must make a stronger commmitment to its infrastructure. The selectmen- appointed Building Finance Committee plan, see report on page 7, provides some hope for the future. In context, the plan is modest, but the financial consequences are not. Most of the capital improvement propo- sals approved over the last seven years fulfilled immediate needs with an expec- tation that a more aggressive capital plan would be put forward when the town's financial condition improved. However, funding for the Building Finance Committee's plan will be impos- sible without benefits of a Proposition 2 1/2 capital debt exclusion or dramatic reductions in services. This is a difficult trade -off. As a result, the town will need to make some hard political decisions in the next two years. Furthermore, capital programs tradition- ally funded with cash from the tax levy - equipment, building repairs, streets - have not benefitted from the level of funding experienced in the 1970's and early 1980's. Capital cash expenditures have fallen dramatically since 1990. A policy rec- ommendation from staff to the selectmen identified a desirable range for capital cash funding as being between 1.5 - 5.0 percent of the prior year's tax levy. But the town invested less than 0.2 percent in capital cash for each year between FY92 and FY96. As a result, the town lost its capital cash investment base inside the budget. There has been a steady rise in the committment of debt in the last six years. In fact, from FY90 - FY96, total debt service has risen by more than 70 percent. Aging buildings explain some of this escalation, but a lack of cash financing for capital has only worsened the situta- tion. All debt incurred beyond 1997 should be exempt from the provision of Proposition 2 1/2 since non - exempt debt interest and principal payments consume too much of a limited Real Estate Tax Levy. It is not prudent to allow debt levels to climb higher without a specific and dedi- cated revenue source. A capital debt exclusion override is the only way to respond. $702,000 in state Capital Revenue will disappear in FY2002 when the State Grant Commitment for the town's FY86 $11,000,000 school bond project expires. This will further complicate Lexington's capital program problems It is my strong recommendation that if a capital override is proposed in the future that between $900,000 and $1,200,000 in past debt service be identified and that this be included in any override package. The revenue gained should be dedicated to future tax levy capital projects such as streets and equipment - projects that are better financed with cash. I can think of no other way for the town to recapture its capital cash investment schedule. The only other option is to implement drastic program reductions. It is clear to me that the community has no interest in selling its physical assets to reduce the current tax and service burden represent- ed in this budget. Therefore, action must be taken soon to correct this problem or our infrastructure will surely suffer the consequences. Public Works Projected tipping fees at the North East Solid Waste Committee ( NESWC) waste - to- energy facility continued to occupy the DPW Administrative staff. Lexington joined NESWC in 1979 as one of 26 founding members. At the time, the state Department of Environmental Protection developed landfill regulations which, if properly enforced, were expected to close most of the operating landfills in the state. Coincidentally, at that time energy costs were escalating at astronomical rates with little hope of relief. Constructing a waste -to- energy facility designed to burn trash was financed by the 26 communities, coordinated by the state Bureau of Solid Waste. Most of the construction debt was scheduled for payment in 1998 to take advantage of expected increases in revenue produced from burned trash. State officials project- ed that revenue generated by the plant from selling excess energy would more than pay for construction costs. Unfortunately, enforcement of new land- fill regulations was delayed and energy prices dropped. Consequently, tipping fees at NESWC could double in two years, from $99 to $210 per ton. DPW staff is working to solve this difficult problem. Town forces cooperated with the Conservation Commission to provide property owners help in an effort to con- tinue cleaning brooks and open drainage ditches; it was the second year of this brook - cleaning effort. DPW Director Dick Spiers, a 35 -year employee, retired and moved to Maine. Dick gave much to the town. During his eight years as director, innovation and hard work became DPW watch words. Fortunately, Dick's successor George Woodbury comes to Lexington with considerable skills and a deep apprecia- tion for Dick's accomplishments and understanding of the skills and dedication of DPW employees. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 10 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Town Manager (continued) The town did make modest investment in capital assets. Proposals for street repav- ing, water main replacement, and improvements to the sewer system and Pine Meadow golf course were support- ed by Town Meeting in 1995. Public Safety Police Chief Casey's leadership and focus on community continued to build bridges between police and the commun- ity. Community policing is based on a strong commitment to problem - solving rooted in the department's having values compatible with those of the community. A citizens academy was established and produced 15 graduates. New community policing program opportunities will be initiated as they arise. The Fire Department has been infused with a new enthusiasm not seen in the recent past. Chief Jack Quinlan and his new leadership team have been working hard to establish a better coordinated effort from their staff. Collective Bargaining DPW and Police contracts are settled for FY96. Dispatcher and Fire contracts are under negotiation. The town evaluates all employee perfor- mances on a regular basis and does not provide automatic step increases for its non -union work force. Non -union employees received an average increase of two percent in FY96. Special thanks are extended to all citizen volunteers. Richard J. White Town Manager Town Clerk/Board of Registrars With regret the office saw the retirement of Senior Clerk Elinor Cahill. In her 10- year tenure, Elinor's upbeat, professional manner was an asset to the office. In September, Diane MacKenzie joined the staff. Diane grew up in Lexington, graduated from Lexington High and lives in Bedford. Other changes came with the redesign of space, new furniture and a new vault system. The filing system was rearranged for uniformity within the building. The annual town election drew only 11.6 percent of the registered voters to the polls; no contests in the major positions. A June special election with four Proposition 2 1/2 override questions had a 46.32 percent turnout. This was the fourth override in Lexington, and the first in which voters could vote on each sepa- rate question; each passed. The "Motor Voter" law had a major impact on the office. A state Central Voter Registry was established and gradually all municipalities will be plugged into a central databank. Lexington received three computers which are connected to operations in Boston. It is a massive project with numerous problems, and is definitely a "work-in - progress." The system is titled VRIS - Voter Registration Information System - and is unaffectionately called "virus" by those who use it. Every day brings revisions and adaptations; hopefully these will be corrected by election time in 1996. Meantime, we have had to maintain our old system while leaming the new. Town Clerk Bebe Fallick was elected Vice President of the Middlesex Clerks Association, and continues to serve on the Legislative Committee of the state Town Clerks Association. The clerk is appointed by the Town Manager. The Town Clerk's crew. Diane MacKenzie, left, who replaced Elinor Cahill, Town Clerk Bebe Fallick, Assistant Clerk Mary Herr and Marie Hill. Photo: Stephen Weld Conant. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 11 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 FY 94 FY 95 Payroll 125,494 114,157 Expenses 2,452 2,759 Personnel 4 4 Elections 68,164 33,324 Registration 10,086 6,870 Vital Statistics: Births 280 Deaths 374 Marriages 168 With regret the office saw the retirement of Senior Clerk Elinor Cahill. In her 10- year tenure, Elinor's upbeat, professional manner was an asset to the office. In September, Diane MacKenzie joined the staff. Diane grew up in Lexington, graduated from Lexington High and lives in Bedford. Other changes came with the redesign of space, new furniture and a new vault system. The filing system was rearranged for uniformity within the building. The annual town election drew only 11.6 percent of the registered voters to the polls; no contests in the major positions. A June special election with four Proposition 2 1/2 override questions had a 46.32 percent turnout. This was the fourth override in Lexington, and the first in which voters could vote on each sepa- rate question; each passed. The "Motor Voter" law had a major impact on the office. A state Central Voter Registry was established and gradually all municipalities will be plugged into a central databank. Lexington received three computers which are connected to operations in Boston. It is a massive project with numerous problems, and is definitely a "work-in - progress." The system is titled VRIS - Voter Registration Information System - and is unaffectionately called "virus" by those who use it. Every day brings revisions and adaptations; hopefully these will be corrected by election time in 1996. Meantime, we have had to maintain our old system while leaming the new. Town Clerk Bebe Fallick was elected Vice President of the Middlesex Clerks Association, and continues to serve on the Legislative Committee of the state Town Clerks Association. The clerk is appointed by the Town Manager. The Town Clerk's crew. Diane MacKenzie, left, who replaced Elinor Cahill, Town Clerk Bebe Fallick, Assistant Clerk Mary Herr and Marie Hill. Photo: Stephen Weld Conant. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 11 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Moderator 1995 Annual Town Meeting The Moderator continued to work with boards, committees, TMMA and concerned citizens to improve the Town Meeting process. The following practices were again followed: A pre -Town Meeting planning session with the Moderator, article sponsors, town counsel, town clerk and finance chair- men to review timing, procedural matters, audio visual require- ments, probable amendments and potential areas of disagree- ment. A 2 -hour workshop for new Town Meeting members, held by the moderator, Town Counsel, Planning Board, TMMA chair- man and finance committees, to answer questions and clarify terms, concepts, legal issues and parliamentary procedures. The Moderator sent written instructions to sponsors of citizen articles and wrote a newspaper article explaining the protocol regarding citizen participation. The description and summary of Town Meeting practices and procedures were updated. The Moderator was elected 2nd Vice President of the Massachusetts Moderators Association, and continues to serve of the group's legislative committee. Times are difficult for municipalities; choices are limited and consequences often unpalatable. Despite fiscal constraints, Town Meeting members worked diligently and thoughtfully with boards and committees. The Moderator thoroughly enjoyed working with the diverse, intelligent, enthusiastic members of Town Meeting, boards and committees. The quality of Lexington's citizen participation is unparalleled; the dedication of its staff unequaled. Margery Battin, Moderator The 1995 Town Meeting opened March 27, held eight sessions and adjourned May 1. All sessions were called to order by Town Moderator Margery M. Battin at 8:00pm in Cary Memorial Hall, and lasted an average of 2 hours 34 minutes, compared to last year's seven sessions averaging 2 hours 11 minutes. At the first meeting a moment of silence was observed in memory of Town Meeting members Ruth Morey, Levi Burnell, Bob Hargrove and Roberta Black. At later meetings, long- term employee Sara Peters was similarly remembered, as were victims of the Oklahoma City bombing. State Representative Jay Kaufman introduced the National Merit Scholars. The following summary was extracted from the Town Clerk's Town Meeting Minutes, available at the clerk's office. Article Action Summary Annual Town Election, Art. l See Elections Reports, Art.2 Reports were presented, accepted and placed on file from the Town Manager, Conservation Commission, LexHAB, the Hayden Ice Skating Team, the School Superintendent, Planning Board, Minuteman Tech and the following committees; Appropriation, Capital Expenditures, Cary Lectures, Cable Advisory, Personnel Advisory, Permanent Bui.ding and Recreation. Appointments to Cary Lecture Committee, Art. 3 Adopted March 27. The Moderator to appoint a committee of three to run the Cary Memorial Lectures. Operating Budget, Art. 4 Adopted April 24. Monies for all town departments. All amounts to be raised on the tax levy except as noted. Line Use Amount 1100 Public School Education $37,320,579 Provided $1,172,152 is contingent on passage of Prop. 2 1/2 override. Also see Articles 5 , 17, 18, 19. 1200 Minuteman Tech 620,850 2110 Employee Benefits; 2,887,775 Contributory retirement. Ofthis amount, $82,203 to be transferred from Water /Sewer Enterprise Funds. 2120 Non - contributory Retirement 187,803 2130 Insurance 667,811 $66,820 to be transferred from Water /Sewer Enterprise Fund. Any amounts in Art. 4 Health & Life Insurance shall be put in this account to fund costs included in collective bargaining and agreements affecting employee compensation. 2140 Unemployment Benefits 65,000 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 12 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 1995 Annual Town Meeting (continued) 2150 Police/Fire Medical 35,430 6320 Services to 2320 Municipal Salary Adjustments 245,916 8110 Selectmen Developmentally Disabled 11,000. 2210 Payment on Funded Debt 2,187,250 2220 Interest on Funded Debt 582,698 7100 Inspectional Services 481,062 2230 Temporary Borrowing 75,000 Health Dept., Building Inspector, Appeals 2240 Exempt Debt 1,439,954 Board. $12,000 is contingent on override. 2310 Reserve Fund 250,000 7200 Planning Department 139,312 2320 Municipal Salary Adjustments 245,916 8110 Selectmen 105,245 Of this amount, $11,823 to be transferred from Of which $2,241 to be transferred the Water /SewerEnterprise Funds, 8,083 from from Water /Sewer Enterprise Funds. Recreation Enterprise Funds. 8120 Town Manager 271,654 2410 Municipal Services 165,426 Of which $41,491 to be transferred (formerly Jurisdictional accts.) from Water /Sewer Enterprise funds. 8130 Town Report 4,800 3000 DPW Personal Services 2,953,027 Of that amount, $321,436 to be transferred 8210 Appropriation Committee 735 from Water /Sewer Enterprise Funds, $67,788 8220 Misc. Committees 6,075 from Parking Meter Fund, $80,000 from Cemetery Trust Funds, $201,387 from 8310 Comptroller 346,408 Recreation Enterprise fund. Provided Of which $126,139 to be transferred $29,000 is contingent on an override. from Water /Sewer Enterprise funds. 3000 DPW General Expenses 4,017,525 Of that amount, $237,465 to be transferred from 8320 Treasurer /Revenue 182,324 Water /Sewer Enterprise Funds, $30,650 from Of which $60,703 to be transferred Parking Meter Fund, $439,555 from Recreation from Water /Sewer Enterprise funds. Fund. Revolving Fund to be established according Flexible Spending Revolving Fund to GL Ch. 44, Sec.53E 1/2, to sell burial containers, to be established, funded by $7,500 funded by $68,325 in expected revenues. in expected revenues. 3600 Water Department 3,556,098 Transfer from Water Enterprise Fund. 8330 Assessors 187,144 3700 Sewer Department 5,470,277 Of which $3,231 to be transferred Transfer from Sewer Enterprise Fund. from Water /Sewer Enterprise funds. 4110 Combined Dispatch 311,410 8340 Data Processing 147,233 4200 Police Department 3,202,353 Of which $15,022 to be transferred Of that amount, $131,564 to be transferred from WaterSewer Enterprise funds. from the Parking Meter Fund. Provided $90,000 is contingent on passage of override. 8410 Legal 205,000 4300 Fire Department 2,942,388 8420 Town Clerk 136,102 $191,848 is contingent on passage of override. 8430 Board of Registrars 25,781 8440 Elections 43,624 5100 Cary Memorial Library 1,285,060 A motion was made and adopted April 12, under Art. 4, that 5200 Recreation 593,780 the sense of Town Meeting is that monies contingent on Transfer from Recreation Enterprise Fund. passage of an override be presented to voters as a single ques- 5300 Town Celebrations 12,506 tion (bundled) to avoid a divisive line -item (unbundled) over- ride. 5400 LEXPRESS 226,950 Of that amount, $80,000 to be transferred Other Appropriation Articles from Parking Meter Fund. Supplementary Appropriation, Art. 5 380,000 6100 Council on Aging 214,348 Adopted April 26. to help fund line item1100, 6210 Veterans 55,517 schools; amount to be raised as follows: 6310 Youth Services 32,800 $30,000 from line item 5400, $120,000 from Original request of $67,800; motion passed line item 2130, $230,000 from Unreserved April 12 to merge this item into Art. 21. Fund Balance. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 13 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 1995 Annual Town Meeting (continued) Prior Years Unpaid Bills, Art. 6 Indefinitely postponed, March 27. Supplementary Appropriation, Art. 7 For authorized capital improvements. Indefinitely postponed March 27. Water Mains, Art. 8 Adopted April 24, amount to be transferred from Water Enterprise Fund. Federal/State aid expected. Sanitary Sewers, Art. 9 Adopted April 24. Amount to be transferred from Sewer Enterprise Fund. Federal /State aid expected. Street Improvements, Art. 10 Adopted April 24. To be funded by notes, with state reimbursement anticipated Public Works Equipment, Art. 11 Adopted April 26 Of that amount 40,000 to be transferred from Water /Sewer Enterprise Fund, $67,000 from Recreation Enterprise Fund. Pine Meadows Golf Course, Art. 12 Adopted April 26. Improvements. Transfer from Recreation Enterprise fund. Playground Improvements, Art. 13 Adopted April 26. To be transferred from Recreation Enterprise Fund. Fund RePlace, Art. 21 35,000 Adopted May 1. Several youth programs: child assault prevention, community outreach, substance abuse awareness, to be performed by the RePlace agency. Reduce Tax Rate, Art. 34 686,186 850,000 Adopted May 1. To be transferred from Unreserved Fund Balance. Total Appropriation $77,714,532 Prior Year 76,243,486 300,000 716,023 107,000 125,000 50,000 Authorization to Accept Transit Grants, Art. 14 Adopted April 26. No money to be raised from tax levy, but selectmen authorized to borrow in anticipation of grants for: up to seven alternate fuel vehicles for Lexpress and to operate Lexington - Concord trolley service for up to two years. Library Design, Art. 15 Adopted April 26, Senior Center Air Quality Study, Art. 16 Adopted April 26. Miscellaneous School, Art. 17 Adopted May 1. Amount to be raised by borrowing under various state laws. School Purchases, Art. 18 Substitute motion adopted May 1. To be funded by borrowing. For engineering, upgrades, installation of network and compters. Internet Subscription/Equipment, Art. 19 Adopted May 1. 47,393 Zoning By -Laws Frontage Reduction, Art. 25. Adopted April 3. Applies to lots in a small sub - division; gives Planning Board latitude in granting special permits. Satellite Dishes, Art. 26. Adopted March 29. Exempt small dish antennas - to three feet - from some restrictions on larger dishes. Recycling Store, Art. 27. Adopted April 3. Defines use and location of redemption stores. Revised Setback Calculations, Art. 28. Not adopted April 3. Would change setbacks in residential areas. General Water /Sewer Bill Deferrals, Arts. 22123. Adopted March 27. Allows water /sewer bill deferrals to seniors under certain circumstances. Accepts MGL Chap. 40, /Sec.42J and Chap.83, Sec.16G. Land Transfer,Art. 24 Adopted March 29. Conservation Commission and Selectmen authorized to acquire, for conservation and recreation use, five parcels under MGL Chap. 184, Sec. 31. Amend Historic District Boundary, Art. 30. Not adopted March 27. Would have extended the boundaries. 8,000 Grant an Easement, Art. 31. Adopted March 29. Easement to U.S. Air Force to build and maintain a 350,000 sewer main on Hartwell Ave., for $1.00 Sale of Lot To Abutter, Art. 32. 150,000 Motion to indefinitely postpone passed March 29. Land at Marrett & Follen Rds. 10,900 Fund Veterans Day Celebration, Art. 20 Indefinitely postponed May 1. Private funding expected. Petition on Quarterly Tax Bills, Art. 33. Adopted March 29. Selectmen authorized to petition General Court to authorize town to incorporate Proposition 21/2 override votes into preliminary tax commitments for ensuing fiscal year. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 14 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Annual Town Election, March 6, 1995 Registered voters voting: Prccinct Four Precinct Nine 11.6 percent >Sandra J. Shaw 181 >David J. Harris 146 Winners designated by > >Judith J. Uhrig 180 > Thomas O. Fenn 136 >Nyles N. Barnert 178 >Margaret E. Coppe 128 Selectman > Christina E. Coughlin 176 > Richard M. Perry 123 >Leo P. McSweeney 1427 >Nancy M. Cannalonga 176 >Henry N. Manz 105 >Elizabeth B. Eddison 1414 >John L. Davies 162 >Anthony B. Close 102 >Ruth S. Thomas 155 Dawn E. McKenna 97 Moderator Christine E. Connor 153 Frank J. Kava 97 >Margery M. Battin 1619 Louise V.T. Kava 91 Precinct Five School Committee >Charles T.Vail 141 Special Town Election >Mary E. Neumeier 1385 >Paul E. Hamburger 124 June 12, 1995, to override the budget >Fred D. Rosenberg 1315 >Carol A. Liff 121 restrictions of Proposition 2.5 >Andrew J. Friedlich 118 Planning Board >Irene M. Dondley 104 463 percent of registered voters voted >John L. Davies 1362 >Sally S. Huebscher 101 Terry Rookard 380 >Howard Cravis 100 1. Schools: An additional $1,172,152 to >Sam Silverman 98 maintain current levels of education and Lexington Housing Authority Samuel L. Powers 86 pay for an increase in enrollments. >John E. Ryan 1348 Yes, 4539; No 4338 Precinct Six Town Meeting Members >Suzanne E. Barry 152 2. Open space: An additional $29,000 for Precinct One >Alan J. Lazarus 139 DPW to maintain traffic islands. >Jonathan G. Cole 91 >Catherine S. England 139 Yes, 4725; No, 4217. >Nancy C. Gordon 90 >Kate Diamond 137 >John P. Breen 85 >Joseph L. Faber 134 3. Police: An additional $102,000 to hire > Thomas B. Sullivan 83 >Florence A. Baturin 133 more police officers and a full -time >Joseph J. Dini 83 >Dennis M. O'Connor, Jr. 112 building inspector. >James S. Wilson 82 Richard Pagett 42 Yes, 4915; No, 4033. > Barry E. Sampson 78 Chaur -Ming Chou 66 Precinct Seven 4. Fire: An additional $196,848 to main - Terry Rookard 62 >Roberta S. Black 126 tain fire services at present levels. > Gordon M. Hardy 122 Yes, 5434; No, 3485. Precinct Two >David G.Miller 115 >Jennifer L. Hartshorn 159 >Joyce A. Miller 108 >Myla Kabat -Zinn 154 >Linda Horowitz 106 >Karen A. Dooks 144 >Clark A. Cowen 99 >Barry Orenstein 139 >George A. Burnell 88 >C. Grattan Baldwin 139 >Neal E. Boyle, Jr. 87 >John T. Cunha 112 >David Rudner 109 Precinct Eight >Robert W. Cunha 106 >Anne E. Frymer 224 Rene D. Varrin 99 >Alan M. Levine 222 Thomas R. Diaz 99 >M. Bigelow Moore 216 >Robert V. Whitman 214 Precinct Three >Elizabeth J. Bryant 206 >Robert N. Cohen 164 >Diana T. Garcia 201 >Paul E. Keane 157 >James A. Osten 167 >Shirley R. Frawley 155 >Charles Hornig 162 >Marjorie K. Madoff 155 Setha G. Olson 128 >Marilyn K. Mairson 149 Stephen J. Tripi 116 >Mary E. Neumeir 143 zBruce Collier 139 Lisa Dini 118 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 15 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 TMMA (Town Meeting Members Association) Lexington's TMMA was formed in 1938, the first in the state. Its primary purposes are to provide information to help Town Meeting operate more efficiently in addressing the issues before it, and to repre- sent TM members when Town Meeting is in recess. Consistent with annual prac- tice, TMMA prepared and distributed an information booklet in advance of Town Meeting; the booklet provided background on each article in the Warrant. The association then held three information meetings, focusing on the budget and other major issues in the warrant. Its customary pre - Town Meeting bus tour for members to visit sites of pro- posed rezoning and capital improvement articles was replaced by a meeting held by the School Department to acquaint members with the technology initiative, involv- ing demonstrations of com- puter hardware /software and the internet. TMMA hosted its annual ori- entation session for new members and co- hosted, with the League of Women Voters, a guide to the budget, aired on local cable. Two major concerns for TMMA were the budget and the future use of Hanscom Field. Following Town Meeting, TMMA held a cri- tique with the Moderator to seek ways to improve the Town Meeting process. During the year, the board continued to follow up on meeting articles through liai- sons with various town boards and committees. 1995 - 1996 Executive Board Chairman Andrew Friedlich (precinct 5) Clerk Audrey Friend (precinct 7) Vice- Chairman Robert Cohen (precinct 3) Treasurer Suzanne Barry (precinct 6) Precinct Chairman Clerk Alternate One Marsha Goldberg Charles Shaw Jean Cole Two Marian Cohen Heather Hartshorn Kristin O'Sullivan Three Eric Michelson Ruth Suza Caleb Warner Four Ruth Thomas Michael Wagner Nicholas Santosuosso Five Marsha Byrnes Carol Liff Joseph Gilbert,Jr Six Edith Sandy Joseph Faber David Kaufman Seven Neal Boyle David Miller James Wood, Jr. Eight Robert Whitman Charles Hornig Anne Frymer Nine Susan Cusack Loretta Porter David Harris TMMA Board: Front; Andy Friedlich, Audrey Friend, Suzie Barry and Robert Cohen. Middle, Neal Boyle, David Harris, Marsha Byrnes, Marsha Goldberg, Edith Sandy and Anne Frymer, Back, Caleb Warner, Heather Hartshorn, Joseph Faber, Loretta A. Porter, David L. Kaufman, Charles Hornig and Nick Santosuosso. Photo; Ray Barnes. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 16 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 The School Committee's reflections on 1995 highlight themes of cooperation, innovation and cautious optimism that our school system will successfully meet the challenges of rising enrollments, far - reaching state mandates and diminishing financial resources. Never before has the committee worked more closely with administrators, system - based collective bargaining units, the selectmen, finance boards, blue ribbon committees and task forces. The committee struggled to find the meeting point between pure advocacy for the pupils' needs and the politi- cal /economic realities in a community where many worthwhile programs compete for revenues. In the operating ($37,320,579) and capital ($350,000) budget requests sub- mitted to Town Meeting, we found a compromise - but not without cutting programs, increasing bus transportation and athletic fees and delaying the sys- temwide technology plan. Simultaneously with our FY'96 budget preparation and Town Meeting session, the committee began contract negotia- tions with five unions; professional staff, assistant principals, clerical assistants, tutors and custodians. We salute all these unions for their bar- gaining in good faith. And we wish to particularly mention the Lexington Education Association (LEA) - it went well beyond compensation issues to address fundamentals of the School Committee /teacher working relationship. The LEA suspended past practice by accepting new contractual guidelines for voluntary and involuntary transfers, for hiring new staff at full compensation for prior teaching experience and for revis- ing the step structure so that no new teacher receives step increases until he attains professional status in Lexington. Also, as part of the agreement, negotia- tions on new evaluation and supervision School Committee School Committee: From left, Student Representative Millie Roy, Fred Rosenberg, Mary Neumeier, Chairman Joseph Dini, Susan Elberger, Superintendent Jeffrey M. Young and Barrie Peltz. Rosenberg and Neumeier were elected in 95. Photo Ray Barnes protocols must be completed by the end of the 1996 school year and new ways to insure compliance with Time and Leaming regulations must be in place by September 1997. Education Reform legislation, inaugurat- ed in 1993, is a concern for school committees and administrators across the Commonwealth. Lexington is no excep- tion. The operative word here is "change" - in proposed professional standards, curricu- lum frameworks, time and learning requirements, teacher recertification and special education responsibilities. And the major question we must pose is, "how do we manage change to strength- en and personalize the educational experience for all Lexington students ?" To bring the schools closer to initiating constructive changes, three task forces began or continued work in 1995. 1. The Committee's Susan Elberger chaired a group charged to look at special education. Its report is due in early 1996. 2. The systemwide technology task force came up with a staged plan for building modifications to accommodate new tech- nology, buy appropriate hardware and software, and train teachers how to inte- grate technology into existing curricula. The committee is unanimously commit- ted to bringing this plan to fruition. 3. A final task force examined the high school from six different perspectives. This group reported to the committee in June 1995. The new high school princi- pal, Philip Lanoue, is working with the school council, school senate and staff volunteers to develop plans responsive to the group's recommendations. 1995 proved poignantly to the School Committee that while we may occupy the position of visibility in the public's eye, there are legions of dedicated employees and volunteers who labor day in and day out to make the system work. In addition to these front line contributors we are also indebted to support from local busi- nesses, grant providers and the Lexington Education Foundation. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 17 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 School Committee (continued) These supporters move behind the scenes to insure that many teacher - initiated special projects receive funding outside the operating budget. How fortunate we are to live in a community which shares responsibility for providing quality edu- cation for its youngsters. This committee would like to acknowl- edge that 1995 brought to an end the tenures of Lois Coit and John Oberteuffer who set outstanding exam- ples for leadership and effective advoca- cy. Their seats were filled in the spring town elections by Mary Neumeier and Fred Rosenberg. Joseph Dini, Chairman School Superintendent Members of the school community con- tinued the work begun in previous years to improve the quality of education for all children. Following a great deal of planning, capital improvements, person- nel decisions, and redistricting, the School Committee re- opened Maria Hastings School to nearly 400 children. Along with the renovated building came a plan, developed by parents and faculty, for Lexington's elementary school edu- cation in the next century. At Hastings and the other five elementary schools, the principles of this report were effected during the school year. True to Lexington's core value of shared responsibility, a team of nearly one hundred parents, teachers, and adminis- trators developed a vision of the high school of the future. This advisory committee proposed significant changes in Lexington High, focusing on the fol- lowing areas: the hallmarks of excellence in secondary education; the relationship between time and learning; meeting the needs of a diverse student body; develop- ing a healthful, supportive school culture; shared responsibility for deliver- ing services to youth; and creating a strong workplace for adults. This report was submitted to the School Committee in June.A third committee of staff and citizens produced a long -range plan for introducing technology to our schools. Funds were set aside for developing an engineering design to bring Lexington classrooms on -line. Teachers and admin- istrators received training in integrating technology into classroom instruction. The Education Reform Act of 1993 also brought changes to our schools. Lexington teachers began the process of recertification, adjustments were made to school schedules to comply with state regulations on time and learning, and staff committees began exploring the newly developed state curriculum frame- works. It was a busy but exciting time to be working in the schools. In June, long -time Assistant Superintendent for Personnel and Administration Richard H. Barnes retired after 34 years of service in Lexington. He was replaced in the central office by former high school principal David Wilson. Dr. Malcolm Astley was named principal of Bowman School; Barbara Manfredi became principal of Bridge School; and Philip Lanoue joined the faculty as the new principal of Lexington High School. With the many changes brought by the state as well as local initiatives, Lexington continues to keep one thing constant: the commitment and dedication of the faculty, staff and community to providing the town's children with the best possible programs. Enrollments Student enrollments in Lexington contin- ue to rise and are projected to follow the same pattern for the foreseeable future. As of October 1, 1995 the student popu- lation in grades K -12 totaled 5,276. Projections indicate that by September 2000, the schools will enroll 5,945 stud- ents, an increase of 669 pupils or 13 percent. Grand Total 5,276 5,536 Percent of gradates going on to college: 96 Total staff: 764 Approximate number of volunteers: 1,000 Collective Bargaining The School Committee and the five unions that represent 637 of the Department's employees agreed on rates for the next two fiscal years. The cost increase will be $542,315 in FY96 and $1,249,446 in FY97. For the 42 non -union employees, the FY96 increase will be $31,440. The cor- responding increase for FY97 has not been determined. The Budget Process The process of developing the school budget begins in earnest shortly after the beginning of the school year. Following consultation with the School Committee and the Town Manager, the Superintendent asks teachers, principals and coordinators to list, in priority order, their needs for the following year. While the School Committee develops its values and priorities, the administration prepares a proposed budget. This docu- ment is presented to the School TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 18 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Actual Projected 95/96 96/97 Bowman 495 538 Bridge 462 495 Estabrook 492 509 Fiske 364 372 Harrington 413 442 Hastings 395 401 Total Elem. 2,621 2,757 Clarke 694 713 Diamond 527 591 Total Middle 1,221 1,304 Lexington High 1,434 1,475 Grand Total 5,276 5,536 Percent of gradates going on to college: 96 Total staff: 764 Approximate number of volunteers: 1,000 Collective Bargaining The School Committee and the five unions that represent 637 of the Department's employees agreed on rates for the next two fiscal years. The cost increase will be $542,315 in FY96 and $1,249,446 in FY97. For the 42 non -union employees, the FY96 increase will be $31,440. The cor- responding increase for FY97 has not been determined. The Budget Process The process of developing the school budget begins in earnest shortly after the beginning of the school year. Following consultation with the School Committee and the Town Manager, the Superintendent asks teachers, principals and coordinators to list, in priority order, their needs for the following year. While the School Committee develops its values and priorities, the administration prepares a proposed budget. This docu- ment is presented to the School TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 18 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 School Superintendent (continued) Committee in January and is analyzed and modified through the winter leading up to Town Meeting. There is much time set aside for public input into the school budget through a series of open School Committee meetings. For the FY97 budget, the fiscal con- straints facing the town again create a difficult planning situation. Continued increasing student enrollments exacer- bate the situation since additional funding is required simply to provide the same level of service from year to year. The overarching goal for the Superintendent and School Committee is to prepare a budget that is fiscally responsible and educationally sound. The following is a summary of outstand- ing achievements by students and faculty. Apologies are made to the many individuals whose names will not be mentioned here for lack of space. High School Science Region IV Science Fair Lexington took 13 of 20 top places. Leaders were Cynthia Lin, Felicia Kuo and Boris Shakhnovich. State Science Fair 1st place: Johanna Bobrow, Cynthia Lin, Ben Vandiver, Yea -Tyng Tang; 2nd Place: Erika Dahlin -Lee, Felicia Kuo, Megan Lo, Rupa Mukherjee, Chi - An Wang; 3rd Place: Andrew Merseth, Margot Minardi, Boris Shakhnovich. International Science/Engineering Fair For 6th year, Lexington represented our State. Cynthia Lin and Felicia Kuo both placed 4th. Westinghouse Talent Se Johanna Bobrow and Rupa were selected as semifinalists. .Mathematics Worcester Polytechnic Institute, UMass Lowell Math, State Meet and N. E. Math League Competitions In the four contests, the High School Math Team swept 1st places. Top scorers were Peter Jung, Kenny Shei, Jean Park, Pete Ouyang, Tim Dunn, Peter Litwack, Rahul Biswas, Alan Wu and Sudheer Gaddam. Greater Boston Math League, Mass. Math League and N.E. Meet Competitions The H.S. Math Team were runners up. American High School Math Exam Winners were Jean Park and Kenny Shei. American Invitational Math Exam Peter Jung and Kenny Shei were winners. Mass. Association of Teachers of Math, Outstanding Seniors Award Winners were Peter Jung and Shirling Tsai. Social Studies National Forensic League Tournament of Champions Lexington debaters set a new record. Sixteen LHS debaters were selected, more than any other high school in any given year! Nick Rose, Alex Roetter, Grace Shieh and Mike Horowitz placed in the quarterfinals. Narrowly losing the championship were Steve Lehotsky and Matt Nichols. Both Matt and Steve along with Offer Egozy and Armen Zohrabian represented LHS at the NFL Nationals. In the speech category, Andrew Rabkin and Josh Coffin spoke for LHS. Mike Sackton placed 2nd. Mike Chen placed 4th in the individual project cate- gory. National History Day Competition All 1st and 2nd place winners from the State meet (above) competed. Jonas Wolverton received a special award for his performance. Foreign Language Foreign Language National Examinations (Sponsored by American Ass'n of Teachers of French, American Ass'n of Teachers of German, American Ass'n of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, and the Classical League). Listening/reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, and culture in target languages were tested. In French, winners included Sheaumei Tsai and Carey Schwaber (1st); as well as Ee Lin, Eun Young Choi, and Margot Minardi (2nd). In German, 2nd place winners were Landel Morgan, Karsten Schoellner, Anne Struble, and Caroline Lee. In Latin, four students were awarded Gold Summa Cum Laude: David Myung, Torfay Sharifnia, Deborah Pereman, and Omri Traub. Morgan Landel won 1st place in Spanish and Lorna Flowers took second. Fifteen students received the International Foreign Language Award sponsored by the United States Achievement Academy. They were recognized in the USAA Official Yearbook and eligible to compete for scholarship grants awarded by the arch Massachusetts Music News published Academy: Mukherjee Yukiko Sekino's Serialism from 1920 Through 1950. They wer Northeast American Chemical Society Michael Hemond, 1st place overall; honorable mentions for 1st -year students to Jacob Krich, Kenny Shei, Margot Minardi State History Day Competition Mali Sastri, Jonas Wolverton and Felicia Kuo placed 1st in their categories. Steve Pawliczek and the team of Jessica Carlisle, Allison Kraley, Keegan Uhl and e Amy Galaviz, Danita Harris, Caitlin Hurley, Sean Jacobs, Avital Levy, Joshua Lynn, Caitrin MacDonald, Brian Marcovici, Michael McGirr, Shanel Mercer, Kimberly Najjar, Nathaniel Prottas, Mellisa Sheffield, Carolyn Timm, and Diana Valsky. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 19 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 School Superintendent (continued) Fine and Performing Arts A special grant from the Massachusetts Council for the Arts allowed the middle and high school choruses to collaborate with members of the Handel and Haydn Society. Of the 38 students selected to participate in the Senior District Band, Jazz Band, Orchestra and Chorus, 23 were invited to audition for the All -State ensembles. LHS students selected to participate in the festival included Stephen Kerr, Boys' Chorus, Melissa Chu and Thomas Archibald, Band. Clarke Middle School students included Erica Holland, Albert Shieh and Claudia Stumpf, Orchestra; Robin Yeo, Band; Molly Powers and Sonya Leah Taaffee, Girls' Chorus; Michael Bunting, Matthew Cohen and Nathan Gilbert, Boys' Chorus. From Diamond Middle School were Charles Deck, and Ken Jones, Band; Greg Ingolia and Alexander Galaitsis, Orchestra; Dawen Wang, Boys' Chorus and Magdalen Slosar, Marie Jette, Camelle Doyle and Kate Lanman, Girls' Chorus. Eastern Division In- Service Conference Five LHS students were selected to perform: Caroline Tsai, Geertrui Spaepen, Homer Hsu and Jean Park were selected for membership in the All- Eastern Orchestra; Eric Schrauwen was selected for the All- Eastern Chorus. All -State Concert Students in the All -State Orchestra included Timothy Dunn, Linda Yeo, Homer Hsu, Mark Sun, Sheaumei Tsai, Caroline Tsai, Yea -Tyng Tang, Hanwei Hsieh and Rebecca Tsai. Those selected for the All -State Chorus were: Eric Schrauwen, Chris Staecker, Allegra Martin and Liesie Spaepen. Also, Brian Koning for the All -State Jazz Band and Hilary Owen, Matthew Schick, Josephine Chu, Margaret Kwoka and Charles Nokes for the All -State Band. Mass. All -State In- Service Conference This year featured the first annual student composers' forum. Of the three composi- tions selected, two were from Lexington composers, Andrew Blessing and Matthew Briggs. In April, the Lexington, Concord - Carlisle, and Newton North High School Choruses performed Carl Orffs "Carmina Burana" at the New England Conservatory of Music. Senior Myell Figueroa -Diggs won a place in the Wang Center for the Performing Arts' Arts for Kids exhibit with his work, "Deuce, the Demon in Me." The judges chose only 50 works out of 1161 submitted. Students of the Visual Arts Department were acknowledged for the excellent work they submitted to The Globe Scholastic Art Awards Competition. All seventeen LHS entries received an award. Among the winners: Peter Groblewski, Theresa Green, John Wilson, Lacey Clarke, Zoe Langosy, Micah Schatz, Francine Daveta, Bradley Samuels and Adam Goldman. Samuel Bradley received a Photography Portfolio Award and John Wilson was selected for a Silver Award in Photography. Both students along with their teacher Mr. Zichittella were invited to attend a reception to honor their achievements at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington. Students performed "The Paraplegic Butterfly," an original play written by the cast for the Emerson College High School Drama Festival. The entire cast received an "Outstanding Ensemble" award with special acting awards going to Cara Cosilvio, Cheryl Lynch, Carlos Reyes and Brad Samuels. The cast included Cara Consilvio, Lee Fuoco, Andrew Garland, Sam Handlin, Miriam Kasell, Cheryl Lynch, Maria Martin, Summer McKean, Lawrence Randolph, Carlos Reyes, Brad Samuels, Hester Young, Eve Weinzapfel, Maia Proujansky -Bell and Mike Sackton. Middle Schools Mathematics The league of 40 middle schools in the Greater Boston area attracted 30 particip- ants from Clarke, which placed 1st in the first three math meets, 5th in the fourth meet, and 2nd in the fifth meet. For the 1994 -95 year, Clarke placed first overall. Out of 38 schools in eastern Massachusetts, Diamond finished 3rd. Receiving trophies were: Kate Farb - Johnson who finished 4th and Kevin Litwack who finished 9th. Mathcounts, a national math program sponsored by private industry, included a team of four students from Clarke. In the first round, the Clarke team placed third out of more than 15 teams. In the State meet, the Clarke team placed first; Yuen - Jong Liu, a seventh grade student, placed first at this competition. In the National competition, out of 57 teams, the Massachusetts team placed ninth. Yuen -Jong Liu placed 12th out of 228 students. Diamond placed fifth. The Diamond team consisted of Amal Dorai, Magdalena Slosar, Greg Ingolia, Rebecca Singer, and Bryan Marcovici. In the New England Mathematics League, out of 400 schools participating, Diamond finished 2nd, 4th, and 16th respectively in the grades 6, 7, and 8 contests. Greg Ingolia, Steve Estes , Mallika Mundkur, and Amal Dorai received special recognition for scoring in the top 20 in their respective grades. Phil Morse - Fortier, a sixth grader, fin- ished in 2nd place among all 6th graders. English Katy Vogel, editor -in -chief of the student newspaper, Diamond News, received top honors in the Quill and Scroll International Honor Society national competition for two of her columns: an interview with state senator Michael Barrett, and an article about the commun- ity meeting with David Carroll sponsored by Lexington's Police Department. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 20 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 School Superintendent (continued) The Diamond News received an Honor Award from the Quill and Scroll International Honor Society for the issues of the Diamond News published during school year 1994 -95. Social Studies L. Heidi Manschreck's essay placed first in the DAR American History Essay Contest. Heidi's teacher, Warren Winslow, was named the DAR Massachusetts Outstanding History Teacher of the Year. Foreign Language At the middle school level, National exams inforeign language again pro- duced winners. In French, the following Clarke students achieved national ranking: Kenneth Weinstein, 1st place; Ashwini Nadkarni and Rebecca Ticotsky, 2nd; Labert Shieh, Heidi Manschreck, Paul Yang, Bharat Ramamurti, Molly Powers, and Yoni Cohen, 3rd. At Diamond, in French, the winners were Jessica Wright, 2nd; Lien Debrouckere and Magdalena Slosar, 4th; Elizabeth Shapiro, Lakshimi Gowda, and Naomi Levine, 5th. Diamond also had winners in Spanish: Bryan Wilson, 1st; Jeremy Smoler, 2nd; Magdalena Slosar, 4th; Suparna Harris and Bryan Marcovici, 5th. Fine and Performing Arts The Clarke Drama Company earned the "Best Production" award at the Massachusetts Middle School Drama Festival for their presentation of Neil Simon's "Fools." Chosen as Outstanding Actors were Ari Vigoda and Heidi Manschreck. Outstanding Crew were Carolyn Grunst, Sean Crosby, Emily Traverse and Tery Stander. Other partic- ipants were Lisette Silva, Jonah Mitropoulos, Rebecca Rogers, Molly Powers, Claudia Stumpf, Leah Bernstein and Dan Joyner. Special Education Lexington has a wide variety of pro- grams and services available to children who have special needs, that is, children who cannot progress effectively in regular classroom instruction due to learning problems, emotional and adjust- ment problems, intellectual handicaps, physical difficulties, or a combination of problems. Students in Lexington are served in the "least restrictive environ- ment," hence the emphasis on "inclusion," or keeping students in their regular classroom in their neighborhood school to the greatest extent possible. The Special Needs Parent Advisory Council is made up of parents, teachers and administrators who work together on issues specific to the special education program in the schools. Members discuss a wide range of topics that affect child- ren's education. Athletics More than 600 high school students and 400 from middle school participated in the athletic program. Our high school students participated in one or more of the 24 athletic programs and 48 teams while our middle school students partici- pated in one or more of the eight athletic programs and 40 teams. Many middle school students also participated in one or more of the six sport clinics conducted throughout the school year. Edward "Doc" Abel awards for top senior student athletes: Caroline Kasparian and Mark Reynolds. Wrestling: Division I champs, a first for this team. Ben Ruquist became the first Lexington high school freshman to win a sectional championship; Carmine Rullo also won a sectional. Boys Tennis: league champs; reached finals of north sectional. Jon Plumb and Bryant Lee named to Globe All - Scholastic Team. Girls Swim: league champs and an unde- feated season. Boys Swim: Undefeated, and league champs. Softball: Dubbed the "Cinderella" team of state tournament; won three before losing in sectional finals. Field Hockey: Made the state tourna- ment; Coach Sandy Curt got her 200th career victory. Girls Lacrosse: Qualified for state tour- nament. Jessica Hurt named to Globe All - Scholastic Team. Boys Golf. Qualified for state tourna- ment. Chris Segalini a finalist. Girls Cross Country: Qualified for the all -state meet, a first for this program These teams qualified for state tourna- ments; Baseball, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Boys Lacrosse, Girls Tennis and Volleyball. Library & Information Technology Sixteen workshops were offered to librar- ians and teachers in the Professional Development program. Librarians trained students to help their peers use the new information tools effectively. A Writing Workshop was set up in the High School Library, jointly sponsored with the English Department, where students helped their peers improve their writing skills. The Information Age has broken down classroom and library walls. The number of books on library shelves no longer limits the amount of information avail- able to students. We were involved in the installation of networks in the schools. Cary and school library networks were connected with equipment provided by the Lexington Educational Foundation. The file server was upgraded to allow access from sites throughout the school buildings. Automating the school library is a part of the System's Technology Plan. At elementary schools, Clarke Middle School and LHS, students and staff are involved in a telecommunications project sponsored by the Copen Family Foundation and Education for Living in a Non - Violent Age. Students in grades K - 12 plan, propose and complete projects designed to foster global interdependence and make a difference in the world. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 21 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 School Superintendent (continued) Alliances have been formed with schools in Alaska, Amsterdam, Argentina, Australia, Barcelona, California, Moscow, New Mexico and New York with additional partnerships being forged weekly. The Barcelona connection is an integrated effort by the Social Studies and Foreign Language Departments. Cooperation between the School Libraries and Cary Memorial Library is a priority for both institutions. Responsibilities are different but symbio- tic. School libraries have a dual role of providing resources to support the curric- ulum and teaching students to use libra- ries so they can continue learning throughout their lives. Cary provides a larger collection to meet the needs of all our citizens. Cooperative activities this year included shared professional development pro- grams, joint video productions, and pub- lishing a summer reading list for stud- ents. A system for keeping public librarians informed of school assign- ments was set up, and Lexington's dele- gates gave a joint presentation on school /public library cooperation at a state library conference. Cary provided library service to Hastings students while their library was under construction. Lexington Community Education A wide array of classes and workshops were offered for adults and children through the program. Evening classes are held at the High School and day classes at the Senior Center and various local churches. Offerings include art, lan- guage, cooking, computers, health and fitness, personal growth, professional development and hobbies. Summer camps for children include art, comput- ers, science, and drama. Classes are open to all. METCO This year 288 Boston resident students attended Lexington schools, the same number as the previous year. METCO is funded by the Massachusetts Department of Education, which reimburses Lexington for staff salaries, transporta- tion, special education, and multicultural programs. Of Special Note in Lexington As part of the town's three -year celebra- tion of World War II, students at all levels participated in a creative competi- tion. Winners were Cassandra Reynolds, Adrian Reynolds and Renee Reynolds for their poetry; Ashley McKenna and Matthew Cohen in the song category; Ashwini Nadkarmi in the essay category; and Matthew and Gregory McKenna for their poster entry. Faculty Notes Helen Evangelista, Reading Specialist at Harrington Elementary School and Jeffrey P. Leonard, Director of Bands and Jazz Studies at Lexington High, were recognized by their peers as the Lexington Teachers of the Year. Diamond's work in the area of project - based learning was recognized in a recent article entitled "Horace's Fridays" which appeared in the November 1995 issue of Educational Leadership. Gloria M. Fitzgerald and Nancy Tokarz were recipients of a three -year fellowship from Harvard University under the aus- pices of an NEH grant received by the National Resource Center for Russian, East European and Central Asian studies. Shelley Chamberlain and Diane Eisner were two of three Massachusetts educa- tors selected to attend Supercomputing 1995 Teacher Training Program, spon- sored by the IEEE Computer Society. Nancy C. Gordon, an Estabrook teacher, was one of sixteen selected nation -wide to participate in the Middle School Physical Science Program in San Francisco. Leonard Swanton won a Fulbright Scholarship to participate in the Fulbright Seminars Abroad program. He was one of sixteen teachers nation -wide selected by the Board. The summer seminar took him to Egypt and Zimbabwe to study "Two Dimensions of Africa" with an opportunity to examine issues of contem- porary Egyptian and Zimbabwean socie- ties and to create curriculum materials for his classroom. Jeannette Chechile, a second grade teacher at Estabrook, presented the last lecture of a five -part series sponsored by the Boston Association for the Education of Young Children. Dr. Jeffrey M. Young, Superintendent of Schools TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 22 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 School Expenditures by Line Item Personnel Services Administrative Offices Principals and Assistants Supervisors /Coordinators Classroom Teachers Degree Changes Severance Pay Special Needs Staff Tutors Stipends (Extra Duty) Nurses Instructional Materials Specialists Guidance Counselors Psychologists Doctors Aides Special Needs Assistants Secretarial and Clerical Computer Center Technical Student Programmers Custodians and Maintenance Crossing Guards Workers' Compensation FICA Sub -Total Expenses 1990 -1991 1991 -1992 1992 -1993 1993 -1994 1994 -1995 $363,271 $343,174 $336,176 $337,742 $393,467 $869,786 $911,452 $957,187 $1,019,507 $1,054,657 $858,787 $723,214 $571,270 $640,221 $676,976 $12,645,506 $13,430,885 $14,314,334 $14,897,077 $15,696,252 $7,000 $28,872 $28,750 $28,500 $40,000 $65,000 $84,000 $58,420 $205,011 $180,688 $1,758,915 $1,859,951 $1,953,213 $2,040,613 $2,296,173 $209,683 $657,482 $594,847 $898,518 $1,024,390 $111,707 $97,138 $69,919 $88,495 $101,470 $178,932 $146,352 $153,136 $161,957 $179,322 $380,019 $394,015 $400,046 $403,630 $470,949 $603,340 $672,676 $690,526 $680,908 $780,342 $95,948 $98,982 $100,362 $97,424 $135,934 $15,685 $16,430 $27,668 $25,372 $24,335 $498,478 $362,802 $431,987 $494,166 $500,755 $198,099 $209,695 $185,918 $198,960 $224,557 $982,063 $1,005,875 $1,007,985 $1,040,650 $1,134,917 $39,392 $41,621 $43,978 $45,324 $46,706 $10,100 $11,209 $6,646 $3,569 $9,891 $1,473,699 $1,536,249 $1,583,063 $1,589,111 $1,580,885 $63,000 $64,585 $67,059 $65,616 $76,751 $23,793 $53,092 $24,192 $18,625 $36,216 $79,674 $182,679 $211,647 $258,769 $136,115 $21,428,410 $22,932,430 $23,818,329 $25,239,765 $26,801,748 Fuel $257,580 $292,629 $308,147 $239,275 $217,090 Vehicle Parts, Gas, Oil $6,000 $4,441 $3,352 $4,305 $4,548 Towels $800 0 0 0 0 Office Supplies $110,698 $120,355 $80,449 $63,835 $80,981 Teaching Supplies $376,186 $335,714 $334,355 $283,135 $314,919 Other Supplies $147,864 $121,129 $148,068 $74,551 $111,638 Textbooks $240,986 $162,764 $191,170 $164,330 $213,097 Library Books and Cataloging $45,300 $45,275 $29,131 $25,214 $41,600 Periodicals and Newspapers $18,860 $14,532 $10,210 $9,812 $10,706 Recruiting Materials $4,700 $3,926 $5,194 $8,686 $12,188 Program of Studies $2,650 0 0 0 0 Report Cards/Progress Reports $2,466 0 $237 $1,671 $2,383 Handbooks $7,773 $4,078 $2,600 $1,896 $1,030 Professional Books /Subscriptions $10,392 $6,224 $5,264 $4,050 $6,949 Student Publications $9,350 $4,970 $2,085 $5,674 $8,999 Film Rental $7,578 $1,997 $2,309 $2,349 $2,230 Media Purchase $43,921 $17,602 $10,522 $7,277 $13,383 Computer Software $48,144 $32,925 $23,793 $18,187 $36,000 Repair of Plant (Supplies) $72,830 $79,674 $79,138 $60,525 $54,092 Repair of Grounds (Supplies) $7,200 $1,287 $1,710 $583 $116 Sub -Total $1,421,278 $1,249,522 $1,237,734 $975,355 $1,131,949 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 23 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 School Expenditures (continued) Equipment Purchase and Rental 1990 -1991 1991 -1992 1992 -1993 1993 -1994 1994 -1995 New Equipment $307,654 $234,862 $59,387 $31,858 $218,951 Replacement of Equipment $115,562 $69,247 $15,771 $10,140 $52,941 Sub -Total $423,216 $304,109 $75,158 $41,998 $271,892 Contracted Services Consultant Services $321,455 $323,639 $314,101 $512,696 $663,693 Special Testing $8,300 $20,023 $30,853 $26,118 $57,215 Built -in ItemsBldg. Repairs $157,988 $125,832 $90,124 $100,477 $55,338 Electrical (Repairs) $38,450 $25,358 $28,734 $22,884 $27,999 Plumbing (Repairs) $20,500 $21,364 $18,451 $19,423 $16,565 Heating (Repairs) $29,000 $34,583 $45,136 $32,398 $36,924 Painting $27,150 $23,354 $27,583 $12,122 $13,851 Roofing (Repairs) $10,000 $6,000 $7,859 $6,000 $3,333 Glass (Repairs) $6,350 $9,035 $6,000 $4,401 $5,172 Other Property Services (Repairs) $28,070 $17,622 $21,984 $27,480 $31,066 Mop Rental $5,365 0 $6,308 $8,136 $6,149 Electricity $500,965 $481,547 $522,551 $517,177 $526,990 Water $58,850 $57,911 $93,596 $96,519 $101,237 Gas (Bottled and Natural) $5,500 $9,800 $13,119 $11,312 $9,173 Telephone $124,130 $112,672 $103,757 $106,562 $110,989 Insect Control $5,250 $4,315 $3,885 $3,918 $4,534 Elevator Service and Repair $5,600 $3,337 $5,369 0 0 Pupil Transportation Regular $386,600 $401,565 $478,986 $507,984 $535,432 Special Needs, in Town $105,000 $96,942 $72,093 $73,978 $70,133 Special Needs, outside $120,000 $109,584 $89,488 $96,064 $113,215 Field Trips $19,644 $5,582 $3,070 $2,441 $5,208 Other Transportation $141,156 $98,855 $72,933 $65,916 $94,185 Travel and Meetings Intrastate $73,010 $16,255 $11,498 $23,201 $24,762 Travel Out of State $76,012 $22,056 $1,077 $11,584 $6,197 Travel Within Lexington $7,168 $5,637 $7,551 $7,373 $7,145 Printing $19,887 $3,362 $7,540 $7,707 $9,066 Newsletter $11,879 $8,127 $7,068 $9,865 $3,185 NEASC Evaluation - - -- - - -- 0 0 Equipment Service/Maintenance $245,032 $259,170 $200,620 $181,385 $198,770 Tuition Special Needs $1,067,926 $884,594 $794,504 $887 „153 $1,202,009 Membership $38,524 $36,277 $39,552 $32,737 $40,958 Other General $76,644 $72,471 $150,006 $221,365 $215,516 Equipment Rental $207,909 $23,490 $5,628 $10,637 Sub -Total Grand Total $3,741,405 $3,504,778 $3,298,886 $3,642,004 $4,206,646 $27,014,309 $27,990,839 $28,430,107 $29,899,122 $32,412,235 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 24 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Summary of Outside Funding These funds enable the school system to provide services beyond the scope of the regular budget. Applications are filed for 1995 -96 funds as soon as guidelines and due dates are known. The total below does not include PTA and other support group fundraising estimated annually at $250,000. Each of these grants or fees is put into a separate revenue account with the Town Treasurer, and the funds are spent only on the approved items, not included in the Town appropriated school budget. GRANTS FEDERAL PL 94 -142 PL 94 -142 PL 97 -35 PL 97 -35 PL 100 -297 Special Education Early Childhood Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Block Grant D. D. Eisenhower/Title II Total Federal Funds STATE Chapter 636 METCO Comprehensive Health Education and Human Services Drug Free Schools and Community Act FEDERAL /STATE Commonwealth Inservice Institute Special Needs Working toward Inclusion Special Needs IEP Special Needs NAECP Lexington Education Foundation (FY95) FEES LOCAL (Collected in 1994 -95) Transportation Athletics Athletics Gate Receipts Tuition Building Rental Medicaid Reimbursement GRAND TOTAL ALL SOURCES LEXINGTON USE AMOUNT Lexington Special Services $349,440 Mainstreaming for Pre - School $53,063 Reading $53,705 Instruction/Technology $12,907 Math /Science $10,040 $479,155 $882,767 Smoking Cessation $134,004 Life Skills $21,189 $1,037,960 $14,000 $13,440 $2,650 $30,090 $59,536 $214,555 $135,745 $32,656 $20,250 $11,049 $88,041 $502,296 $2,109,037 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 25 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 The school year was one of high achieve- ment for students and staff at Minuteman Science - Technology High School. +Minuteman students converted a gaso- line- fueled truck furnished by the Town of Lincoln to solar /electric power. The vehicle successfully completed the 1995 Tour de Sol electric - vehicle road rally from Waterbury, CT., to Portland, ME. +Seven Minuteman students were state gold -medal winners in the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America Skill Olympics. Five went on to win awards at the national Skill Olympics held in Kansas City. +The outstanding graphics student in New England, as chosen by the New England Printing and Publishing Council, was a Minuteman student. He joined six other Minuteman graduates studying at Rochester Institute of Technology. +The school's horticulture students again won top awards for their exhibit at the New England Flower Show. +Staff members gained more than $1,600,000 in grants for improved educa- tional programs. +A new Biotechnology Academy for college -bound students began operating in September. Students completing this program will be eligible to enter Middlesex Community College, then go on to Worcester Polytechnic Institute to earn their bachelor's degree at far less cost than would otherwise be possible. +Cambridge Savings Bank opened a new office in the school's Minuteman Mall, and launched a career development program in banking. Students, staff and the public can bank in the new office. +Work on new telecommunications facil- ities progressed; a new lab will open in September 1996. By 1996 -97, all stud- ents will be given Internet training as part of their computer literacy studies. Minuteman Tech The telecommunications facility will make Minuteman one of the most com- prehensive science - technology high schools in the country, giving a solid preparation for both high technology study in college and career entry. Some planned courses are: Biotechnology Computer Programming Electromechanics Electronics Environmental Technology Telecommunications +In September, a new college -level program for advanced automotive techni- cians opened, in partnership with Middlesex Community College. This program prepares adults to take the ASE certification tests while earning an asso- ciate degree in automotive technology. +Staffers supplied technical literacy teachers to local middle schools, provid- ed summer technology training to local teachers under a National Science Foundation grant and coordinated a 20- district collaborative that will operate an employer "bank" of learning services for local high school students. On the drawing boards is a plan to add a production- teaching center on campus In the Commonwealth Conference, Minuteman students were named all - stars in soccer, football, girls basketball, boys basketball, hockey and wrestling. The cheerleading squad won the conge- niality award at the Commonwealth Conference Competition. Lexington's representative on the Minuteman School Committee, appoint- ed by the Moderator, is Nyles N. Barnert. Lexington's 1995 graduates were: Adam Berthiaume, Regan DiBacco, Heather Fahey, Adam Freitas, Matthew McCann, Richard Medeiros, Valerie Parker, Brian Silva and David Tumquist, Jr. Minuteman's budget for the year was $11,198,514. Lexington's assessment was $612,806. Minuteman Tech sophomore Katherine LaPierre of Lexington, majoring in Health Occupations, applies personal care techniques. Photo: Minuteman Tech. Lexington's Enrollment 1993 1994 1995 All grades 45 44 33 Cary Memorial Library Payroll Expenses Personnel Full Time Part Time FY95 $803,057 224,436 27 66 FY94 $961,477 223,819 26 64 The year was one of significant events and changes at Cary Memorial Library. In February, Carol A. Mahoney became director, and during the year initiated many changes in policies and pro- cedures, and began to renovate the library. Library renovation became a central activity for trustees and the library staff. Trustees formed a Building Committee chaired by Walter Pierce, with Elizabeth B. Eddison, Dan H. Fenn, Jr., Mary Lou Touart, Frank Fields, Rev. Peter Meek, Sara B. Chase and Timothy Hart. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 26 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Cary Memorial Library (continued) An article was submitted to Town Meeting requesting funds for a building design study. During this time the staff began developing a library building program with the assistance of consultant Jay K. Lucker, former Director of the MIT libraries. The article was funded, and the Permanent Building Committee selected Stephen Hale, Architect in Association with Melissa Butler Bennett, Architect, to develop schematic designs. A Building Needs Assessment Survey was mailed to every household; over 2,000 were returned with valuable comments from residents. The library expects to participate in the Massachusetts Public Library Construction grant, Round II, and to submit a grant request in April, 1996. Adult & Reference Services High usage again marked the adult library, with growing activity especially in reference and online services. Items circulated: 252,043 Attendance: 505,971 Inter - library loans: 7,412 Average # questions posed to reference staff per month: 4,000 A five -disk CD ROM changer was added to incorporate discs for Prophone, CasCebase, the DeLorme Street Atlas and the McGraw Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology. An internet terminal using Netscape was added. Searching the internet continued to challenge the reference staff as public demand to understand the internet increased. Many reference staffers attended internet training while others held in -house ses- sions to familiarize library personnel with reference resources and materials available to job hunters. Reference staff also conducted classes to help library patrons feel more comfort- able with the automated catalog. Carol A. Mahoney assumed command at Cary Memorial Library in February and lost no time in spearheading efforts to renovate and enlarge the structure, in part to accommodate new technology. Photo: Stephen Weld Conant. Patrons may now dial in to the catalog to search the Metro - Boston Library Network and to access the internet. The library along with the public libra- ries of Brookline, Cambridge and Newton initiated discussions with the Minuteman Library Network in anticipa- tion of joining this network in 1997. Children's Services Ruth Nadelman Lynn became Supervisor of Children's Services in the fall of 1994, and Susan Lawley Decker was appointed Children's Librarian in January 1995. The department circulated 268,414 items during the year, an 8.75 percent increase over the previous year. The children's collection numbers 64,000, so many, in fact, that a program was started to weed the collection due to a lack of shelf space. In May and June, staff kept statistics on the number of staff - patron interactions; the total was 2,844. Some 11,885 children, parents and teach- ers attended 349 programs during the year, programs such as story hours, movies, summer reading, classroom visits and teacher workshops. Audio Visual This department experienced phenome- nal growth, with 104,070 items - cas- settes, cd's, videos and records - circulat- ed. A full -time position was added, with another terminal to handle transactions. Branch Services The East Lexington branch library con- tinued to serve an important segment of the community. It provides a browsing collection of some 10,000 items for adults and children, and circulated 30,531 items. The collection concentrates on popular reading. The branch also houses an office of the Eastern Mass. Literacy Council. Endowment Funds The library continued to benefit from the generosity of residents and others in supporting the endowment fund estab- lished by the Cary family in 1906. Income from the existing endowment provided only a fraction of Cary's annual budget. But together with other trustee income, the endowment now accounts for more than half the library's budget for materials. The Campaign for the New Century Fund continued to focus its efforts on increasing the endowment through pro- grams and mailings. Several new named funds were estab- lished during the year. Cox Family Gift Robert T. Davison Albert Gallatin Friend Harriet B. Hathaway Robert C. Hilton Oscar & Stella Liu Diane Lund Fund TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 27 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Cary Memorial Library (continued) James & Pauline McDevitt The Sinai Family. A memorial fund was established in memory of Kurt N. Reizes to buy music material. Many funds previously estab- lished continued to receive donations. Friends and Others The Friends of the Library are a major resource for the library. The Friends organize the library volunteers, conduct the annual book sale and maintain book sale carts and run other programs of interest to the community. The Lexington Lions Club generously donated a new Opti -Lec machine for patrons visually impaired, and donated funds to purchase large -print material and DVS videos. The Lexington Field and Garden Club continued to take care of the colorful garden in front of the library. The Executive Committee, elected by the Trustees: Rev. Dr. Peter H. Meek, chair- man, Dan H. Fenn, Jr., vice chairman, Rev. Brian S. Dixon, Elizabeth B. Eddison and Susan A. Elberger. The Advisory Committee, appointed by the Executive Committee: Chairman Timothy P. Hart, Sara B. Chase, Edwin B. Cox, Paula Fowler, Audrey J. Friend, Iona D. Garing, Stephen A. Krensky, Theodore Mairson, Walter S. Pierce and Nancy R. Winsten. Library Benefactors The investment portfolio was launched in 1868 when Maria Hastings Cary donated funds to the town to establish a public library, provided the town supported it with annual appropriations. Down the years, many other residents established funds in the amounts shown. The income is used primarily to purchase library materials. Leroy & Geneva Brown $4,000 Beals 1,100 Maria Hastings Cary 400 Book Purchase 1,000 Alice Butler Cary 2,958 Jane Phinney 300 Goodwin Musical 1,100 Laura M. Brigham 3,100 George W. Sarano 300 War Parents Book Memorial 1,800 Nelson W. Jenny 2,000 Paulina Burbank Peirce 1,000 Caira Robins 300 Wellington Library 1,100 Emma Ostrom Nichols 1,000 Sarah Elizabeth Raymond 2,528 Abbie C. Smith 1,000 Lewis L. Hoyt 1,000 Sue Medeiros 949 Pearl Toback Feld 666 Ann E. Ferry 3,370 Rev. Harold T. Handley 1,938 Beryl M. Safford 1,484 James Stuart Smith 11,072 Warren Sherburne 4,020 Edith J. Childs 300,810 Sub Total $350,295 Campaign for the New Century Manfred Friedman 3,775 John N. Pierce 2,163 William F. Buckley 5,125 Robert Wendell Hannam 2,700 Evelyn & Samuel Borshay 3,000 Margaret F. Kinley 2,565 Edward C. Stone 3,090 Frederick Cowing Frick 4,197 John C. Eddison 6,625 Wilson/Furey/F. Schofield 2,860 Stanley Hill Amer. Leg. Post 38 2,500 Ethan Bogen 3,225 Larry & Sophia Ho 2,000 James & Pauline McDevitt 2,500 Science & Technology 4,836 Winsten Fund 1,835 Cox Family Gift 3,072 Robert T. Davison 2,610 Albert Gallatin Friend 2,000 Harriet B. Hathaway 1,500 Oscar & Stella Liu 1,500 Sinai Family 1,500 Diane Lund 3,690 Robert C. Hilton 1.035 Sub Total $69,903 Grand Total $420,198 Trustee Funds, Statement Balance on Hand, 6/30/95 Lexington Savings $65,841 Receipts Books Rented $3,028 Children's Room Program 898 Copy Service 7,191 Data Processing 2,000 Fines, etc. 119,507 Friends, Books Sold 15,265 Friends, Dues 2,610 Fundraising 87,470 Investments 49,675 Subtotal, Receipts 287,443 Transfers In From Federal Gvt. Literacy 28,938 From Lions Club 1,315 From Lexington Savings 1,000 From Pre - School PTA 500 Subtotal Transfers In 31,753 Total Receipts, Transfers In and 7/1/95 balance 385,038 Disbursements Children's Room Program 4,009 Custodial 2,472 Data Processing 30,601 Exhibits 702 Friends, general 2,383 Fundraising 38,128 Library Materials 122,425 Miscellaneous 7,225 Recruitment 1,962 Shelving 1,930 Staff Development 6,111 Subtotal Expenses 217,958 Transfers Out To Town of Lexington, Literacy 25,938 To Bear Stearns 3,200 Subtotal Transfers Out 29,138 Total Expenses and Transfers Out 247,096 Balance on Hand, 6/30/95 Lexington Savings 137,942 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 28 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Trustee Funds, Portfolio Equities Shares Name Value 300 ATT 15,938 200 Bristol Myers Squibb 13,625 300 Caterpillar Inc. 19,275 500 Chrysler Corp. 23,938 35 Cisco Systems Inc. 1,770 300 Citicorp 17,363 600 Coca Cola 38,250 100 Eastman Kodak 6,063 300 Exxon Corp. 21,188 300 First Union Corp. 13,575 300 GTE 10,238 500 General Electric 28,188 200 Georgia Pacific Corp. 17,350 1,000 Health Care Property Invs. 32,000 500 Home Depot 20,313 1,000 H &Q Life Sciences Inv. 10,625 400 Johnson & Johnson 27,050 55 Lotus Development Corp. 3,506 500 Magna International 22,063 1093 Mattel 28,418 400 Motorola 26,850 200 Post Properties 6,050 420 Proctor & Gamble 30,188 800 Riverwood Int 18,600 200 Royal Dutch Petro 24,375 200 Schlumberger 12,425 500 Singer 12,938 1000 Thermo Electron Corp. 40250 300 UJB Financial Corp. 9,113 400 United Healthcare 16,550 300 Unocal 8,288 242 Viacom 11,223 300 Vodafone 11,363 100 Warner Lambert 8,638 200 Weyerhaeuser 9,425 Subtotal Equities 617,021 Bonds / Notes / Cash Face Value Name Value 4,000 Northern Pacific 1/01/97 @4% 3,855 100,000 Warner Lambert 9/01/98 @8.0% 104,906 100,000 Pepsico Inc., Notes 10/01/98 @7.75% 104,109 100,000 U.S. Treasury Note 2/15/96 @8.875% 101,844 100,000 Fedl Natl. Mort. Assn. 5/11/98 @8.15% 104,906 100,000 Fedl Natl.Mort. Assn. 11/10/99 @8.35% 108,156 3,000 U.S. Treasury Bond 11/15/18 @9.0% 3,794 27,179 Bear Stearns Cash Acct. 15,118 Subtotal Bonds /Notes /Cash 546,688 Total Portfolio, 6/30/95 $1,163,700 DPW (Department of Public Works) / Engineering The Director of Public Works changed when Director Richard E. Spiers retired in May. Dick was a 34 -year department employee, started in the Tree Division, worked his way up through the ranks, and had supervised the DPW for 8 years. Under his direction the department increased productivity by reducing lost sick -time leave, encouraging interdivi- sion cooperation, negotiating a uniform clothing policy for employees, and computerizing department functions. He also negotiated solid waste disposal contracts for the Town and, as interim chairman of the North East Solid Waste Committee, was a driving force behind their hiring a professional management firm to direct NESWC's operations. Joe Medlin, Manager of Operations, led the department during the search for Dick's replacement. Joe did an excellent job managing two positions. The focus this year, in addition to dealing with a declining budget and providing the usual quality services, has been on revitalizing the composting operation on Hartwell Avenue, wrestling with the NESWC trash disposal contract, and rebidding the golf course contract. The new director, George A. Woodbury, has opened communications with Hanscom Air Force Base and neighbor- ing towns to explore a variety of poten- tial cost savings and partnering ideas. The ground work has been laid to enable us to move forward with a determination to be innovative, and to partner both internally with other departments and externally with our neighbors. Our goal continues to be simple - provide the best possible services at the lowest practicable cost to the taxpayer. The following reports highlight the year's accomplishments in each division. DPW Administration Number of employees: 7 Budget: $303,005 DPW Administration consists of the Director of Public Works, the Manager of Operations, Office Manager and 4 clerical employees who provide support to the Engineering and Operations offices. Staff accomplishments were: • Continued to represent the Town in negotiations to improve the Town's waste disposal contract with the North East Solid Waste Committee ( NESWC). • Successfully negotiated an increase in the recycled paper collected to include junk mail, chipboard and book pages. • Implemented a federally- mandated drug and alcohol testing program for the 63 collective bargaining employees. • Negotiated with utilities requesting grants of location in exchange for free improvements to the Town infrastructure. Engineering Division Town Engineer: Francis X. Fields, P.E. Number of employees: 6 Budget: $262,506 The Division provides design and con- struction services to the DPW, support services to many other departments, boards and committees, and the residents Infrastructure Renewal This year the Engineering Division's staff designed and supervised the con- struction of four infrastructure contracts totaling about 1.5 million dollars. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 29 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 DPW / Engineering (continued) Contract 95-1 $610,000 Street Resurfacing FY95 E. H. Perkins Construction 4.6 miles of streets resurfaced. Contract 95-2 $194,839 Bow St. Water Main Cleaning & Lining Federico Construction Corp. Renewal of 6500' of 6" water main on Albemarle Ave., Bow St., Cliffe Ave., Cummings Ave., Fottler Ave., Melrose Ave., Oxford Ave., and Theresa Ave. Contract 95-4 $283,473 Sewerage Pump Station Replacement R.J.V. Construction Replacement of a 28— year —old steel — shelled pump station with a fiberglass — shelled factory built pump station. Contract 95-6 $397,394 Bartlett Avenue Area, Infrastructure Replacement Mass. Ave. Water Gate Replacement Weswal Construction 2150' of sewer, 1200' of water main and 900' of storm drain replacement on Bartlett Ave., Pearl St. and Arcola St. and roadway reconstruction on Bartlett St. Nine 16 -in. water gates replaced on Mass. Ave. near the Arlington town line. Facilities Renewal The Engineering Division is responsible for facility improvements for Town buildings. In particular, construction service was provided for the following: Contract 96-3 $185,700 Fire Station Exhaust improvements Mechanical Services Engineer, Inc. Exhaust and ventilation improvements to Fire Headquarters & the East Lexington Fire Station. Roads and Utilities built at no cost: The following roadways and utilities were constructed to Town standards at no cost to the Town under Engineering Division supervision: Currier Court from Webb St. 560' Ellen Dana Ct. from Mass. Ave. 260' Schoolhouse Ln from Concord Ave 290' Water & Sewer Connection Permits Engineering staff viewed the installation of 180 water /sewer service connections for conformance to Town standards. Property/Utility Records Information Citizens, contractors, developers and realtors are among the 550 persons whose requests for information and consultation were fulfilled this year. Street Lighting Program Budget: $505,425 The Street Lighting program is overseen by the DPW Director and a Senior Engineer. In cooperation with the Lighting Options Committee, the Division continued to direct the Demonstration Lighting Project to deter- mine if the Town should replace incand- escent and mercury vapor street lights with high pressure sodium lights. Samples were installed in several subdi- vision streets as part of the test project. Present Types of Street Lights Mercury Vapor 2,009 Incandescent 1,055 High Pressure Sodium 196 Total Lights in Service 3,260 Building Maintenance Division Superintendent: Frederick B. Sweet Number of employees: 5 Budget: $387,953 The Building Maintenance Division is responsible for custodial services, pre- ventive maintenance and minor repairs on Town —owned buildings, except for schools. Staff also oversee and provide backup for the attended parking lot. These projects were contracted out: The exteriors of both fire stations were painted. Two new ceiling —hung gas heaters and a new 6" Grinnell valve on the fire protection system were installed in the DPW's Bedford Street building. A partial replacement and other roof — related repairs were made to the Westview Cemetery building. The roof of the Police Station was also repaired. The rear metal exterior roof and rotted trimboards were replaced at the Animal Shelter. Gasoline /oil separator traps were cleaned out at the Police Station and the DPW building, essential as the material removed is hazardous waste. Renovations were made to the DPW Administration/Engineering and the Revenue offices under the guidance of Building Maintenance staff. Parking Operation Superintendent: Frederick B. Sweet Number of employees: 4 Part—time Budget: $54,529 Parking facilities are an attended lot, four permit lots and about 500 parking meters in the Center business area. Nineteen additional permit parking spaces were leased from the Church of Our Redeemer. Grading and paving improvements to the attended lot were completed and all Center lots and on— street parking spaces were restriped. FY95 Revenue Parking Meters $209,431 Attended Lot $99,521 Parking Permits $35,490 Total Parking Revenue $344,442 Highway Division Superintendent: David F. Turocy Number of employees: 17 FY95 Budget: $762,826 The Highway Division maintains 126 miles of accepted streets and sidewalks, the drainage system and brooks, and manages the solid waste disposal and yard waste composting programs. Street and Sidewalk Repair: The Division used over 1,300 tons of asphalt in maintaining roads throughout the Town. Three employees served as TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 30 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 DPW / Engineering (continued) inspectors for the street resurfacing Granite curbing was installed along Forest St. Asphalt berm was added on York St. and Baker, Eastern and Ledgelawn Aves. Handicap access ramps were created at Clarke Middle School and at the East St. - Ridge Rd. intersec- tion. New asphalt sidewalks were located at the High School and Bridge School. Concrete sidewalks were repaired along Winthrop Rd. and next to the Town Hall. Drains: Sixty catch basins and manholes were repaired or rebuilt. Drainage prob- lems were corrected on Moreland Ave., Pheasant Ln., Revere St., Mass. Ave. at Harrington Rd., at Depot Square, the Hartwell Ave. Recycling Facility and the Willard's Woods fire - access roads. Catch basin cleaning: $26,436 Contractor: Lloyd Truax Traffic Regulations: The Town con- tracts out the painting of all traffic lines and markings during the summer and fall. In the spring, the crosswalks on Mass. Ave. and throughout the Center are painted a second time. Traffic Lines and Markings: $19,432 Contractor: Hiway Safety Systems The Town is responsible for over 2,400 traffic control signs and 500 parking meters. While Town forces perform some of the maintenance, most repairs are done by a private contractor. Traffic Sign Maintenance $24,335 Contractor: L & C Flashing Barricades The Town owns 13 traffic signals. Besides electric costs, minor main- tenance (i.e. light bulbs) is performed. Major repairs are contracted out. This year 29 service calls were made includ- ing one for the $9,500 replacement of the controller at Lowell and East Sts. Traffic Signal Maintenance: $12,334 Contractor: Tri —State Signal Community Work Program: Crews from the Billerica House of Correction Community Work Program were used to sweep sidewalks, and repaint snow plows and the guardrails at Depot Square. They cleaned Munroe Brook, Upper and Lower Vinebrooks, Clematis Brook, and North Lexington Brook. They cleaned land in Dunback Meadow, Sutherland Woods, Idylwilde and Juniper Hill. Other Projects: Highway staff installed new drains in the mechanics area at the DPW building and a perimeter drain around the Fire Station. The Highway Division also contracted for a new access road to Mass. Ave. from Route 2A. Snow Removal Operation: Number of employees: All DPW Staff FY95 Budget: $284,815 The 94-95 winter season had only two storms of note, one that totaled 11 inches of snow and one prolonged ice storm in February that required extensive sanding and /or salting efforts. Plowing opera- tions involve the entire DPW staff and 31 recycled materials to various plants on the East Coast for processing. The composting program is operated by one full —time employee at the Hartwell Avenue Recycling Facility. Residents recycled 3,000 tons of yard waste — leaves, grass clippings and brush. Highway staff assist with the management of the recycling facility and distribution of the biodegradable bags. On a rainy October day, 800 residents participated in the 14th annual Hazardous Waste Collection. Contracted Solid Waste Disposal: Refuse Collection: $535,300 Contractor: Browning- Ferris Industries (BFI) Refuse Disposal: $1,025,396 Contractor: Massachusetts Refusetech Recycling Collection: $275,000 Contractor: Brown - Ferris Industries Household Hazardous Waste Collection All costs: $25,291 private contractors. Seven sanders are Contractor: Chem. Waste Management used in sanding operations. Solid Waste Management Number of employees: 1 FY95 Budget: $1,963,454 The Town's waste management programs include refuse collection and disposal, recycling, composting, household hazardous waste collection and disposal. Programs are monitored by the Highway Superintendent and division staff. Residents generated 10,896 tons of solid waste in FY95. This material was disposed of at the North East Solid Waste Committee's North Andover incinerator. Residents removed 15% more recycled materials from the waste stream in 1995 as the Town increased recyclable paper types to include junk mail, chipboard and book pages. BFI sold 3,481 tons of our Road Machinery Division Superintendent: Robert H. Lesley Number of Employees: 7 Budget: $488,840 This division maintains the DPW equip- ment fleet, valued at over $4 million. There are 59 vehicles consisting of sedans, pickup trucks and large dump trucks, and 64 pieces of off -road con- struction and maintenance equipment. Preventive maintenance and minor repairs on Fire and School Dep't vehicles are also provided. Vehicles and equipment are serviced and checked under a computerized Scheduled Preventive Maintenance Program involv- ing periodic lubrication, adjustment, inspection, and cleaning. Under the resto- ration program 27 vehicles received minor body repairs before being painted. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 31 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 DPW / Engineering (continued) Major repairs performed by this staff included rebuilding of the engine of the #81 Fiat Alliss front -end loader and engine replacement in the #17 ten - wheeler dump truck. All employees in this Division are skilled in welding, sheet metal design, fabrication, and making new parts. These skills allow the mechanics to repair vehi- cles, construction equipment and snow- plows. In support of other DPW divisions, Road Machinery staff constructs special pro- jects in the shop, when it is cost- effecti- ve. If needed, Division staff also act as drivers during sanding and snow removal operations. Park Division Superintendent: Brian Gilbert Full time employees: 16 Budget: $577,642 The Park Division is responsible for maintenance and general care of over 600 acres of town, school and recreation lands, including assistance in maintain- ing vegetation on properties under Conservation Commission jurisdiction. In addition to required on -going main- tenance, the Parks Division engaged in several projects to improve the appearance and infrastructure of the Town's open space system: Playgrounds and Tot Lots: Staff com- pleted the construction of the Garfield tot lot and modified the Center Playground tot lot to Americans with Disabilities Act standards, repaired existing water foun- tains and installed a new fountain donated by the Lions Club at the Center Track, and rebuilt fitness path stations and the boardwalk at Lincoln Park. Sports Fields: Completed the renovation of Lincoln #2 field and began renovation of Lincoln #3 field. Installed an irriga- tion main to water all Lincoln Park fields. Installed soccer goals and initiated play at the practice football field on Worthen Road to address concerns for the rotation and quality of all soccer fields. Constructed an additional long jump pit and reconstructed the shot -put pad for the High School Track team. Constructed and modified benches at various baseball fields and the football field. Began the relocation of the Bridge School Little League baseball diamond. Park Maintenance: Park Staff painted the exterior of the Belfry and Pine Meadows Golf Course clubhouse, con- structed 6 handicapped accessible picnic tables, 10 trash receptacles and 2 park benches, installed 6 teak benches throughout the Center and cleaned and sanded all existing teak benches. Other Projects: Staff assisted the School Department in grading of lawn areas at the High School and modifica- tions to the tot lot at Hastings School, renovated Town Hall offices, and painted the Police Station and Council on Aging facilities. Tree Division Superintendent: Brian Gilbert Full time employees: 6 Budget: $215,327 The Tree Division is responsible for the care and preservation of all woody plant vegetation in parks, along streets and public properties owned by the Town. The division addresses emergencies as its highest priority. In FY95, tree crews responded to 37 emergencies. By conservative estimates the division maintains 9,000- 10,000 street trees, all invasive roadside brush, all shrubbery plantings and trees in parks, playgrounds, cemeteries, Town and school properties. General Tree Care: Staff resolved over 250 requests for service. Pruned trees at Cedar and Shade Streets, Pine Meadows Golf Course and Clarke School as preventative maintenance. Fertilized all 245 newly planted and mature trees on the Battle Green, Hastings Park and at the Town Hall. Watered newly planted trees and those showing stress from summer drought. Renovated foundation plantings at Hastings School prior to its opening and Jack Eddison Bikeway plantings for improved ease of maintenance. Renovated Brookwood Rd. and Birch Hill Lane traffic islands. Reclaimed overgrown conservation land at Shaker Glenn. Tree Removal: Removed 125 dead, diseased or hazardous trees, including the grinding of stumps, adding loam to grade and seeding of site Planting: Planted 75 trees funded through $1,000 from local donations, $3,000 from the operational program budget, and $11,500 from State grants. Pest Control: Removed 6 elm trees with dutch elm disease; injected 6 additional elms with fungicide for remedial care; sprayed the alley of honey locusts along Worthen Road to control defoliation by honey locust plantbugs; applied herbicide to control curbside weeds. Recycling: Staff collected and chipped 3,900 Christmas trees. By- product from all chipping operations is used in the Park system or sold for the best bulk price. Other projects: Assisted with Memorial Day preparations and with survey locations as needed. Pine Meadows Golf Course Operator: Golf Facilities Management Contract Manager: Brian Gilbert Budget: $361,177 The Town contracts with professional golf management to operate Pine Meadows. The Recreation and Parks Division staffs and the Recreation Committee monitor this contract. The present contract expired at 1995's end. The Town solicited Requests for Proposal for quality of programming and financial packaging, and also viewed the applicability of in -house management. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 32 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 DPW / Engineering (continued) Operational improvements included Clubhouse exterior sanded and painted and windows caulked. Mulch added to the banks along the entrance road to improve appearance. Additional drainage tile installed behind the 5th tee. Tees expanded on holes 1, 6 & 7. Ten trees removed and 45 pruned to improve shot value, increase light and air circulation to greens and tees, and eliminate hazards. Reconstructed tees opened on holes 5 & 9 and the green on hole 9. The 5th hole green was not opened, to allow strong development of turf. The reopening is scheduled for Spring, 1996. Cemetery Division Superintendent: Warren M. Monsignore Number of employees: 7 FY95 Budget: $235,771 The Division operates and maintains 34 acres of grounds and all buildings and equipment for our four cemeteries: Westview, Munroe, Robbins and Colonial (Ye Olde Burial Ground). In October 1994, a change took effect in vault product and price. The new cement vault has a high- impact seamless liner in both the base and cover. When the cover is placed on the vault, it becomes sealed In FY95 the Cemetery Division completed the restoration project on the two Victorian -era gazebos at Munroe Cemetery by sealing the roofs with a water repellent for cedar preservation. Preservation activity continued at Ye Olde Burial Grounds Restoration Project. The conservators spent three days training in the techniques of cleaning and resetting stones, poulticing and simple repairs. To date, 58 stones were restored. Funding was granted from the Public Trusts to reverse the turf deterioration which has taken place at Westview Cemetery. The restoration project started in April. A maintenance schedule which specified chemicals and their application rate began. The results have been extremely positive with compliments received from Westview's visitors. Funds collected and forwarded to the Town Treasurer totaled $352,125. Water /Sewer Divisions Superintendent: William P. Hadley Number of employees: 16 Budget: $9,026,375 The mission of the Water and Sewer Division is to deliver quality drinking water, and provide for the safe and proper discharge of wastewater by main- taining the Town's complete water and sewer infrastructure and implementing various service programs. The infrastructure: 154 miles of water main Two towers storing 3,000,000 gallons 1,500 fire hydrants 3,400 street and hydrant control valves About 10,000 residential control valves located on property lines. New DPW Director George Woodbury promptly went into the field to meet his staff in action. That's Bradley Turcho in the hole, and standing, from left, Highway Division Foreman Eric Huoppi and Woodbury. Photo: Lexington Minuteman TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 33 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 DPW / Engineering (continued) Four main water transmission lines serve Lexington: a 16" main at Summer Street, a 16" main on Mass. Ave. which travels up to Pleasant St., a 12" main at Watertown St., and a 24" main on Concord Ave. The sewer system has 120 miles of street line sewers, 34 miles of trunk line sewers and 9 sewer pump stations, including the Town's new main pumping station at Rte. 128 and Bedford Street. The division is has three sections: distri- bution, sewer maintenance, and construc- tion. All employees are cross trained to perform all aspects functions and partici- pate in snow removal operations. The distribution section has seven employees who respond to service calls from residents, repair curb and water control boxes, read and install meters, take water samples, maintain hydrants, and update the control valve locations. They oversee the cross connection control program and investigate all water bill complaints. They also mark out serv- ices for contractors, utility companies and assist the Engineering Division. The sewer maintenance section consists of three employees who maintain the 154 miles of sewer pipe and 9 sewer pump stations, implement the sewer main flushing program and manage the pump station maintenance program. These two programs assure residents of the safe and proper discharge of waste- water. This staff has the technical knowl- edge to identify electrical problems with relay or pressure switches. The construction section consists of four employees who are responsible for the lead water service replacement program, installing new control valves where needed and replacing defective control valves. This staff oversees the hydrant replacement program and replaces sewer mains and sewer services. The average residential water /sewer bill was $503.85. In October, the Board of Selectmen approved an average residen- tial rate rise of 9 %. This is the second year increases have been under 10 %. The State Legislature assisted in rate relief again by including in their budget $35 million for MWRA communities. For Lexington this meant a reduction of its MWRA assessment of $458,724. This assistance saved ratepayers any- where from $38 to $129 annually. Lexington has received $1,058,724 since the implementation of sewer rate relief. FY95 was the first year of the new policy that allows installation of a second meter for outdoor watering. Water consumed through this meter is charged a water rate only. Repairs and Replacements Water main breaks 29 Water service leaks 12 Hydrants 16 Service control valves 36 Street control valves 15 Renewed water services 30 Replaced sewer services 26 Sewer main blockages 16 Sewer service blockages 25 Sewer manholes 15 New Installations Outdoor watering meters 416 Control Valves 6 6" Water main - Outlook Drive 1,000' Valley Road 500' Copper pipe, Center baseball field, 440' Lincoln Street playground 400' Water fountains at Garfield Playground and at Depot Square by Jack Eddison Bikeway Maintenance 16" Water control valves All Sewer main flushed, cleaned 159,525' Service interruptions There were 29 water main breaks, often at times and locations inconvenient to customers and motorists. Additionally, leakages were reported and repaired at 12 sites. George A. Woodbury Director of Public Works Fire Department FY95 Payroll 2,331,559 Expenses 159,463 Cap. Exp. 0 Personnel Full Time 52 Part Time 0 FY94 2,178,741 182,501 85,000 48 2 A year of transition for the department; Chief John Bergeron resigned after 17 years of service and became the chief of the Wareham Fire District in March. Assistant Chief John McDonough was appointed Acting Chief and remained in that post until retirement on Oct. 1. Chief McDonough served us for 39 years. Upon McDonough's retirement, John F. Quinlan was promoted to chief. These changes in the command staff allowed us to recognize the skills and abilities of members of the organization and make several other promotions. It was a promotion for Captain John F. Quinlan , who became chief in 1995. Photo: Fire Department. Capt. Richard Sullivan was promoted to Assistant Chief. He heads up our Fire Prevention Division. He also has opera- tional responsibilites at the scene ofmajor emergencies and serious fires. Lts. Peter Torode and Arthur Raithel were promoted to captain. These men are Shift Commanders in charge of the daily TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 34 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Fire Department (continued) The seven new firefighters who joined the department in 1995: front, John Ritchie and Donald Chisholm; back, Derrick Sencabaugh, Todd Duggan, Steven Cameron, John Nogler and Robert Levesque. Photo: Fire Department. operations of both headquarters and the East Lexington Stations. Firefighters Ken Tremblay and James Duddy were then promoted to Lieutenants. These men are first -line supervisors at emergency incidents. Along with Chief McDonough, three senior firefighters retired in 1995: Charles Harvey, Douglas Nickerson and David Carpenter. Each had over 27 years of service. The town appointed seven new members, the first new hires in seven- and -a -half years. This reflected a change in fiscal policy adopted by the administration which had been filling vacancies with overtime rather than adding personnel. Operations The department responded to 3,331 emergency calls, including a house fire on Valleyfield Rd. that resulted in the first fire fatality since 1980. There were two second alarm fires, both fought in extreme weather. The first occurred just after midnight in February, a bitter cold night. A smoke detector alerted two sleeping occupants in the apartment where the fire started. The other major fire occurred when lightning struck the roof of a house on Royal Cir. during a severe thunder storm. The fire went undetected for a short time, then spread through the attic, burned off the roof and heavily damaged the entire second floor. Firefighters had to contend with radiant heat from the fire as well as the oppres- sive atmosphereic conditions that spawned the thunder storm. Heat exhaus- tion hospitalized two firefighters. Eleven working fires occupied all the department's on -duty resources to control and put out. These fires occurred in dwellings, a school, a nursing home and commercial establishments. John McDonough served in the Fire Department for 39 years before retiring as Acting Chief in 1995. That's his daughter Julie assisting with the cake cutting at his retirement party. Photo: Fire Department. Sixteen structure fires of a less serious nature occurred along with 36 vehicle fires and 56 brush fires. Firefighters also worked at nine fires in the Metro - Boston area, provided coverage to our Mutual Aid communities 31 times and responded to Mutual -Aid line boxes 43 times. The ambulances responded to 1,713 calls for emergency medical services, and transported 1,191 patients to area medical facilities. It is worth noting that our back -up ambulance was used on simultaneous EMS calls or as a second rescue, 326 times. Personnel who staff the second ambulance are EMT's assigned to the ladder truck. The most serious cases were transported to area trauma centers by a medical heli- copter now based at Hanscom Air Base. This service was called upon to transfer patients five times. The helicopter was also used to search for an elderly Hill St., resident who wandered away from his home at night. The helicopter's high intensity light scanned the golf courses and adjacent conservation land. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 35 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Equipment The department took delivery of the new ambulance approved in the FY95 budget. The vehicle is a 1995 Horton mounted on a Ford chassis. It has state -of- the -art equipment, including a defibrillator which analyzes a patient's cardiac rhythm and converts it from ventricular fibrillation to life- sustaining pulses. We now have defibrillators in both ambulances as well as the engine that responds to medical emergencies from the East Lexington station. A computer system went on line when Enhanced 911 went into effect, giving us direct contact with the Dispatch Center. It also lets us store and retrieve informa- tion for each incident and to better define emergency and non - emergency services. Non - emergency service is an area that lacked proper tracking in the past. Tracking and measuring non - emergency service will provide a more complete view of the department's total activities. Community Relations Firefighters participated in community events such as Discovery Day and the Chamber of Commerce Business Expo. They also conducted safety programs at day care centers, nursing homes and businesses, and hosted Open House during Fire Prevention Week. This event drew over 500 attendees, highlighted by the Med- Flight helicopter which landed in the headquarters parking lot. The department was represented at civic functions by the department's Honor Guard; Patriots Day Parade, Memorial Day services and Veterans Day Parade. They also participated in the dedication of the Trooper Davidson Whiting Memorial Bridge on Bedford St. over Rt. 128. Trooper Whiting, the son of a retired Lexington Firefighter, was killed in an accient while on duty. The men and women of the Fire Department appreciate the community's support and strive to provide the quality of service our residents deserve. John F. Quinlan, Fire Chief Police Department FY95* FY94 Payroll $2,725,029 $2,398,642 Expenses 3,008,679 268,650 Cap. Exp. 1,850,000. ** 0 Personnel Full Time 64 54 Part Time 8 5 *Reflects staffing for dispatch center * *Reflects station renovations and equipment for dispatch center In 1995, the department emphasized community policing, which encompasses a wide range of operational, administra- tive and organizational principles. This philosophy promotes community partner- ships to use department resources wisely. For example, in May the department used grant money to hold its first Citizen Police Academy. Over a five week period, 14 volunteer citizens reviewed criminal investigation, officer use -of- force, arrest procedures, patrol techniques and communications. Participants witnessed a "crime," assumed the role of an officer in a video simulated shoot - don't -shoot course, observed a staged drunk driving arrest and accompanied an officer on patrol. The volunteers praised the program and supported its continuation as an effective method of increased interaction between the town and the department. In April, the department was saddened by the retirement due to ill health and the subsequent death of Detective William Petrino. Bill proudly served as a police officer for 29 years, including nine as dectective. We will remember his dedi- cation to the department and his consci- entious delivery of police services to the town. In September, four new officers were hired and completed an 18 week recruit training program at the Gardner Police Academy. Officer James Hodgdon died in the line of duty, November 4, 1967, in an accid- ent involving the cruiser he was operat- ing. James was 23 years old and had served on the department for 11 months at the time of his tragic death. In recog- nition of the sacrifice made by Officer Hodgdon, a permanent memorial to Lexington officers who have died in the line of duty was dedicated in his honor in a well- attended ceremony on the front lawn of the Police Station, in October. Generous donations to defray the cost of the memorial were made by the Lions Club and our two police unions. Overrides and Grants Lexington's June 12th vote appropriated funding for three officers. The vote also qualified Lexington for grant funding from the US Department of Justice "Fast Cop" program. This grant will reimburse the town for 75 percent of one officer's salary for three years. The department anticipates filling the addi- tional positions in early 1996 which will result in: >A full -time Family Services Officer to oversee the restraining order file, follow up on domestic, elder and child abuse cases and supervise our community based court diversion program that targets first time youthful offenders; >A full -time Community Resource Officer to develop crime prevention and safety programs, coordinate service between the department and other agen- cies, work with interested neighborhood and citizen groups to address quality of life issues, and work to reduce repeat calls for service to specific locations through problem analysis and follow -up intervention; >Restoration of a regular foot patrol in the Center. Drug Abuse Education Lexington's D.A.R.E program, now in its sixth year, gives kids the tools they need to build self- esteem, make appropriate decisions, resist violence and peer pres- sures. During the 94 -95 school year the program graduated 420 fifth grade stud- ents. Officer Dana Ham also offered a TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 36 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Police Department (continued) Four new officers graduated from the Police Academy in Gardner. From left, Capt. James Kilmartin, new patrolmen Michael McLean and Kevin Callahan, Chief Chris Casey, new patrolmen John Mazerall and Kristen French and Sargeant Richard Ham. follow -up program to the 8th grades at Clarke and Diamond Middle Schools. Enrollment was approximately 750 stud- ents. In January, 25 officers appeared on trading cards for students to collect. The cards, popularly called "Cop Cards," were made available at the station and directly from the officers. A Card of the Week program and a contest to see which student could collect the complete set encouraged many youngsters - and some not so young - to seek out and meet many of the officers. The program was funded by a grant, local donations and fund raising. Joint Dispatching The joint police /fire dispatching center completed its first full year in November. Both police and fire personnel agree that the transition has been a success, due in large measure to the dedication of the staff. During the year, 14,313 police and fire service calls were dispatched, with with operations and facilities not general- ly open to the public. Residents were particulary interested in the new dispatch center and the renovat- ed cell block. Crime /Incident Response Officers were dispatched to 12,506 calls for service, an increase of 672, or 6 percent from the previous year. This increase was attributed to the new 911 system; some towns have experi- enced a 20 percent increase when 911 is installed. The department investigated 1,051 crimes, down 12 percent, due in part to several timely arrests. On five occasions, officers apprehended individuals in the act of stealing bicycles and /or breaking into cars. The Detective Bureau helped identify and apprehend several persons responsi- ble for burglaries and drug activity in the total call volume possible reaching area. 75,000 calls. The value of the new enhanced 911 emergency phone system exceeded our expectations. The staff, trained to give emergency medical instructions over the phone, routinely dispatch emergency medical apparatus to a scene, then provide vital information to the caller. Breaking and entering buildings decreased 8 percent, B &E of cars dropped 23 percent and bicycle thefts were down 32 percent. However, arrests for driving while intox- icated by alcohol or drugs jumped 34 percent, to 50. The 911 system also provided direct Christopher Casey, Police Chief access to the police during several crimes in progress. Note to Phone Users: The staff expects to get some misdialed calls to the 911 system. In 1995, officers were dispatched to investigate 298 hang - up calls where the caller did not remain on the line and did not answer a call back. If you make such a call, do not hang up; stay on the line and advise the dispatcher of the mistake. On May 13, approximately 400 citizens attended an open house at the station. Guided tours helped familiarize visitors TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 37 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Police Department (continued) Accidents 1370 763 1985 1995 Calls for Service 12506 11500 1985 1995 Red light violations 321 Complaints and Calls for Service Stop sign violations High Accident Locations 1,740 Failure to use care 260 4,680 School bus violations Accident calls 980 Bedford St./Rt. 128 34 Animals; sick/injured 150 Bedford St./Hartwell Ave. 32 Alarms; home /commercial 1,765 Waltham St./Marrett Rd. 18 Alarms; all others 903 Bedford St./Eldred St. 17 Reports of fire investigated 139 Marrett Rd./Mass. Ave. (MM Tech) 16 Medical assistance 1,280 Mass. Ave./Maple St. 15 Assist motorist 920 Waltham St. /Concord Ave. 15 Missing persons investigated 38 Bedford St./Worthen Rd. 11 Disturbances /disputes 411 Marrett Rd. @ Mass. East 10 Building/person checks 698 Lowell St. @ Maple Ave. 10 Suspicious activity reports 832 All crimes 987 Civil Motor Vehicle Infractions Other calls for service 3,403 Offenders Fines Total 12,506 Red light violations 321 $5,720 Stop sign violations 75 1,740 Failure to use care 260 4,680 School bus violations 4 800 Unregistered motor vehicle 122 9,990 Speeding 517 47,780 Turning violations 263 5,350 Crosswalk violations 57 1,010 Other violations 741 11,075 Totals 2,360 88,050 Motor Vehicle Citations Issued Warnings 316 Civil Infractions 1,629 Criminal complaints 76 Arrests 122 Total 2,143 Parking Enforcement Issued Fines Parking violations 6,106 $91,590 Meter violations 2,046 32,965 Total 8,152 $124,555 Serious Offenses 560 469 1985 1995 Summary of Serious Offenses Classification No. of Persons Offenses Charged Assaults (including weapons) 46 32 Robbery 3 1 Burglary B &E 76 5 Larceny; except vehicle 333 45 Motor vehicle theft 11 1 Total 469 84 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 38 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Police Department (continued) Other Criminal Court Cases Criminal Court Summary Arrests without warrant Persons Arrests with warrant Charged Operating to endanger 27 Operating after loss of license 87 Operating without license 27 Operating under the influence 51 Operating without insurance 39 Operating without authority 5 Disorderly conduct 13 Liquor law violations 23 Malicious Damage /vandalism 23 Forgery 2 Receiving stolen property 10 Domestic protective order violation 20 Narcotic drug law violation 36 Total 363 Criminal Court Summary Arrests without warrant 150 Arrests with warrant 79 Criminal summons 209 Clerk/judge hearing 33 Private complaints 4 Total 475 Stolen and Recovered Property Type of property Stolen Recovered Currency, notes, etc. $169,739 $2,736 Jewelry /precious metals 154,318 980 Clothing 14,602 12,221 Motor vehicles 125,573 161,073 Computers /software 165,007 100,821 StereosNCRs 29,653 490 Bicycles 28,987 5,554 Household goods 31,460 25 Miscellaneous 45,589 5,010 Totals $764,928 $288,910 Auto Thefts 42 \_� Z000\1 1 1985 1995 230 Burglaries- Reported 76 1985 1995 Larcenies- Reported 370 333 1985 1995 Police Manual Committee Guidelines are needed in any organization; this is especially true for police departments. Policies and procedures are the means by which the chief assists and guides police discretion. The Manual Committee advises the chief and the town in developing policies and pro- cedures. Last year, the committee reviewed policies governing the department's communications, legal process handling and pro- fessional standards management, also known as internal affairs. Constructive discussions focused on the positive impact of departmental progams such as D.A.R.E. and the Youth Diversion Program. The committee is appointed by the selectmen: William Dailey, Jr., Edith Flynn, William Hays, Gerald McLeod and Chief Christopher Casey. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 39 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 FY95 FY94 Payroll 114,699 117,553 Expenses 21,981 25,125 Personnel Full Time 3 3 Part Time 1 1 Notable events of 1995: >The expansion to a five - member board; >The resignation of Health Director George A. Smith Jr.; >The launch of comprehensive Tobacco Control Regulations. In December, George A. Smith, Jr., resigned after 22 years of service to become the Health Director of Auburn, MA. The board is currently searching for a new director. Smith's knowledge and experience will surely be missed, as will the rapport he had with so many Lexingtonians. Three new board members were appoint- ed by the Town Manager with the select- men's approval; Dr. Paul DiMattia, Dr. James Beck and Dennis Sterzin. Chairman Barbara Marshall and Martha Wood continued to serve. The board continued to work closely with the schools on current health issues. Wood and Tobacco Control Director Laura Marron represented the board on the School Health Protection Advisory Committee. Sterzin served on the Mass. Department of Public Health Community Health Network Area. Board of Health Tobacco Control On February 15, 1995, Lexington's comprehensive tobacco control regula- tions took effect. In summary, these regulations require restaurants, workplaces and other public places to be 100 percent smoke -free. Retailers need a permit from the board to sell tobacco; self service displays and vending machines are prohibited. Overall, there was widespread support and acceptance of the new regulations. Routine compliance inspections are conducted and complaints of non- compliance investigated. Also, the Minuteman Tobacco Education Program (MTE) serving Bedford and Lexington, was awarded a $55,050 grant from the Department of Public Health. Minuteman's program director Mark LaVertue resigned in March and was replaced by Laura Marron, former direc- tor of the Lowell Tobacco Control Coalition. A "Quitting through Hypnosis" program was offered in September. In November, MTE made presentations to students in recognition of the Great American Smokeout. MTE was also involved in the C of C Business Expo and the Fire Department's Open House Board of Health: From left, Dennis Sterzin, Acting Health Director John Gartside, Martha C. Wood, Dr. James Beck and Clerk Carol Joyce. Not present, Chairman Barbara Marshall. Photo: Bob Morrison. Community Health Programs Through the state vaccine program, the board distributed biologicals and diag- nostic test kits to local health care pro- viders, who administered them to resi- dents. In the fall, the board distributed or administered 1900 doses of influenza and 170 doses of pneumococcal vaccine. Reportable communicable diseases were investigated and follow -up care initiated by the Visiting Nurse Assoc. of Cambridge, under contract. The VNAC also provided staffing for influenza, dia- betes /glaucoma and blood pressure clinics. Animal Control Animal Control Officer Kathy Fox enforces state and local animal control laws and maintains the town's animal shelter. There was an increase in deer and coyote sightings; seven deer were killed by motorists. Lexington is considered endemic for raccoon rabies and is expected to remain so. However, the raccoon population remains low because of the disease. State law requires all dogs and cats be vacci- nated against rabies; distemper inocula- tion is recommended. Subsurface Sewage Disposal The State Department of Environmental Protection instituted comprehensive new regulations on private sewage systems. They mandated stringent inspections, design /construction changes, system abandoment requirements and licensure of system inspectors and soil evaluators. The code revisions required the Health Department to revise procedures and enroll in certification programs. Mosquitos The town again participated in the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project (EMMCP), now in its 51st year. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 40 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Board of Health (continued) Licenses & Permits 1993 1994 1995 Communicable Diseases Motel license 3 3 3 Salmonella 4 15 7 Nursing Home permits (FS) 5 5 5 Scarlet Fever 4 2 1 Rest home permits (FS) 1 1 1 Shigella flexneri 0 0 1 Portable toilet permits 4 8 0 Tuberculosis 7 10 3 Recreation camp permits 8 10 10 Yersiniosis 1 1 0 Rubbish disposal permits 16 20 11 Sewage disposal permits 22 20 5 Animal Control Statistics Licensed canine 1972 1980 1916 Swimming pools (to operate) 24 25 24 Wading pools 6 6 7 Animal Bites Whirlpools (Special purpose) 1 1 1 Canine 28 23 12 Septic tank installation Feline 5 5 4 Repair 0 5 3 Other 1 3 2 New 1 2 0 Syringe licenses 4 4 4 Inspection of Livestock Trailer permits (temporary) 1 1 0 Horses 31 31 32 Frozen desserts 7 7 15 Beef cattle 2 2 2 Catering permits 5 8 6 Goats 24 24 2 Temporary food permits 65 53 93 Deer 15 15 11 Methyl alcohol license 24 24 25 Lab facilities inspected 1 5 3 Asbestos abatements 51 53 59 Barns and facilities inspected 19 19 25 rDNA permits 3 3 3 Poultry 11 11 9 Massage Therapist 10 12 19 Canine Data Tanning Salon 1 1 1 Leash law violations 24 20 30 Unlicensed dog violations 223 200 225 STD's and AIDS are reported to Lexington by the State. Unlicensed dog notices 820 550 525 There have been an aggregate total of fourteen cases of AIDS reported from 1984 to date. Complaints Biting Dogs 30 25 21 STD's /AIDS 1993 1994 1995 Dog hearings IAW Chapter 140 1 2 1 Gonorrhea 8 5 2 Dogs picked up and redeemed Syphillis 1 1 0 at the shelter 21 18 20 Chlamydia 19 10 6 Dogs adopted 1 1 5 AIDS Aggregate 11 11 14 Deer killed by cars 4 3 7 Communicable Diseases Campylobacter 3 3 18 Chicken pox 20 28 26 Giardiasis 6 0 4 Hepatitis 11 6 10 Measles 0 0 1 Hazardous Waste Purtussis 2 1 2 The 14th annual Household Waste Collection Day was held in Fifth Disease 2 0 0 October. Despite rain, more than 800 households participated. Motor oil, oil -based paints, batteries, pesticides and solvents constituted the bulk of the stuff collected. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 41 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Board of Health (continued) Immunizations Administered 1993 1994 1995 Flu clinic - Town emplyees 205 187 115 Flu clinic - Chronically ill 108 86 80 Flu clinic - 65+ years 1897 1312 638 Diagnostic Clinics 6 8 0 Glaucoma eye screening 346 230 0 Diabetes 250 82 0 Additional Clinics 11 5 2 Influenza clinic (make -up) 1 1 0 Elderly clinics 52 52 156 Rabies clinic 5 1 0 Public Health Nurse The following services and investigations wereperformed by personnel of the VNA of Cambridge on behalf of the Health Department. 1993 1994 1995 Elderly Health Promotions 52 52 156 Communicable Disease 96 85 77 Environmental Samnles Collected Milk samples analyzed 0 6 2 Pool water bacterial analyses 320 300 300 Pool water chemical analyses 320 300 300 Drinking water chemical analyses 5 8 3 Bacterial swab testing 6 8 0 Food samples analyzed 17 12 12 Asbestos related 7 10 14 Paint samples analyzed 11 5 2 Complaints & Nuisances 1993 1994 1995 Environmental Complaints 10 8 11 Water pollution 58 38 33 Noise pollution 3 3 0 Epidemiological Investigations 35 61 25 Foodbome 28 28 18 Waterborne 9 15 9 Markets /CFS 15 12 9 Complaints & Nuisances 1993 1994 1995 Drainage (water /sewer) 10 8 11 Housing complaints 23 18 29 Garbage /rubbish complaints 233 207 98 Rodents 35 61 25 Sewage disposal 11 10 11 Food, milk & drinking water 93 75 29 Mosquitoes & biting insects 104 98 54 Swimming pools 13 17 21 Drugs & devices 0 3 2 Smoking in restaurants 9 10 17 Insect infestations 56 44 28 Smoking in the workplace 32 22 16 Environ./Insnection Statistics Food service estab. - kitchens 237 237 275 Mobile food servers 14 9 4 Temporary food service 58 62 93 Lead paint inspections 9 4 5 Vending machine facilities 24 24 32 Asbestos abatements 156 162 122 Occupied buildings 16 22 10 Police lock -up 4 4 4 Summer day camps 8 15 15 Day care centers - lead paint 0 1 0 Theaters 6 4 2 Housing inspections 28 19 21 Structures condemned 0 4 3 Demolished 0 1 0 Rehabilitated 0 3 3 Insufficient or no heat 6 10 6 Nursing home inspections 10 10 10 Rest home inspections 2 2 2 Public, semi - public pool / "Old Res" 42 52 50 Rubbish vehicles /Septage haulers 70 70 63 Environmental events 34 42 39 Animal permits (inc. poultry) 30 30 32 Burial permits 191 214 191 Installers /disposal works 5 5 6 Food establishment permits 175 180 160 Mobile food servers 3 3 2 Milk license - dealer's 7 0 8 Milk license - store 71 95 102 Milk license - vehicle 2 2 2 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 42 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Board of Appeals Board of Appeals: Seated, Edwin P. Whittemore, Vice Chairman John J. McWeeney, Chairman Francis W. Smith, Clerk Elinor Greenway, Robert Whitman, Robert Sacco. Standing, Associate Members Nyles N. Barnert, Judith J. Uhrig, Carolyn C. Wilson, Natalie H. Riffin and Joseph A. Campbell. Not shown, Arthur C. Smith. Photo: Joyce Fearnside. During 1995 the Board dealt with 83 petitions: 45 requests for a special permit; 31 requests for variance; one appeal of a decision of the Building Commissioner; three minor revisions to already approved special permits; one comprehensive permit for a single family project of LexHAB and two requests for 6 —month extensions to existing variance. Of the 83 petitions, 70 were approved, 5 were withdrawn and 8 were denied. Eleven special permits dealt with signs. The Board is grateful to the Design Advisory Committee for its review of these applications and its recommenda- tions and suggestions. Two restaurants came into town and one established res- taurant changed hands and reopened. A Spring Street office developer received approval to modify a special permit with site plan review to make changes to its plans for two new planned office build- ings; and the Museum of Our National Heritage was granted approval to enclose an interior courtyard. Notable was the required approval of a comprehensive permit for LexHAB to proceed with the Grandview Avenue project of a single — family home. Also the approval of a special permit to replace the nonconformity of a two — family home with two single — family homes on the same lot in a single — family district. Of the requests for variances, 22 were granted, 6 were denied and 3 were with- drawn. Most were to expand existing dwellings. In all cases where a variance was granted, there was a finding of hard- ship resulting from soil conditions or the shape or topography of the lot. The Board denied the appeal of the Building Commissioner's decision regarding the buildable status of a lot. Members of the Board, appointed by the Selectmen: Francis W. K. Smith, chair- man; John J. McWeeney, vice chairman; Robert V. Whitman; Edwin P. Whittemore and Robert F. Sacco. Associates: Nyles N. Bamert, Joseph A. Campbell, Natalie H. Riffin, Arthur C. Smith, Judith J. Uhrig and Lynne C. Wilson. Elinor Greenway is the adminis- trative clerk. In November, John McWeeney became chairman and Edwin Whittemore, vice chairman. Expenses of the Board of Appeals were $27,500 in 1995. Revenue in that year was $8,900. Petitions heard by the Board of Appeals in 1995 are listed in the order in which hearings were scheduled. Decisions may have been subject to conditions. For details, refer to the decisions on file with the Town Clerk. January 840 Emerson Gardens Rd., East Village Rehab & Nursing Center. Granted special permit for a free — standing sign . 71 North Hancock St., Marjorie Weerts. Granted special permit to add dormers to a non —conforming dwelling. 273 Emerson Rd., Olga Guttag. Granted special permit for a tennis court. 10 & 16 Bennington Rd., Kenneth Nill. Granted special permit for a common driveway. 9 Fuller Rd., Richard and Judith Howe. Granted variance from the rear yard setback for an addition. 12 Stedman Rd., Jon Mills. Granted variance from the front yard setback for a two—story addition. March 1265 Massachusetts Ave., Seasons Four, Inc. Renewed for 3 years, special permit to operate a nursery, sell Christmas trees, and to extend daily hours during Spring and Christmas seasons. (Expires 3/23/98) 32 Bellflower St., Stuart & Stacie Simon. Granted special permit to add a second story to a nonconforming dwell- ing. 22 Muzzey St., Marina Smith. A request for a variance from the side yard setback for an addition was withdrawn with the board's approval. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 43 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Board of Appeals (continued) 41 Walnut St., Z. Badra and M. Azar. A request for a variance from the side yard setback for an addition was withdrawn with the board's approval. 27 -29 Cottage St., T. Songtachalert. Denied a variance from the front yard setback for a two-story addition. 85 -A Pleasant St., Isaac and Lili Silvera. Granted a variance to allow a driveway to remain closer than five feet from the side lot line. 1666 Massachusetts Ave., Aesop's Bagels, Inc. Granted a one -year special permit to operate a bagel and sandwich shop. (Expires 7/30/96) 229 Follen Rd., Bruce Maloof. Granted a five -year special permit for the con- tinued use of a home office. (Expires 4/14/00) 46 Bedford St., Shell Oil Company. Granted a special permit for an internally illuminated free - standing sign at the Battle Green Shell station. 39 Bridge St., Ulrich Becker. A request for a variance from the front yard setback for a two -car garage was withdrawn with the board's approval. 4 Glen Rd., Richard and Charlotte Dougherty. Granted a variance from the side yard setback for a two-story addi- tion. Denied a variance for a second parking space closer than five feet from the side lot line. 68 Farmcrest Ave., L. Blumberg and R. Hasenfeld. Granted a variance from the side yard setback for an addition. 14 Somerset Rd., P. Chernick and G. Appleby. Granted a special permit to expand a nonconforming dwelling. 14 Somerset Rd., P. Chernick and G. Appleby. Granted a variance from the side yard setback for a bulkhead access to basement. Vacant Lots on James St., Appeal of Richard and Beverly Tringale of the building commissioner's decision that the James Street lots have no frontage and are not buildable continued to May. 904 Massachusetts Ave., W. Mason and Herring Construction. Denied variances from the zoning bylaw to demolish a nonconforming two-family dwelling and construct two single - family dwellings on a nonconforming lot in the RS District . 904 Massachusetts Ave., W.Mason and Herring Construction. Granted a special permit to demolish a two-family dwell- ing and construct two single - family dwellings in the RS District as a substitu- tion of nonconforming use. April May 927 & 945 Waltham St., Nicholas Cannalonga. Granted a two -year special permit to continue to operate a nursery, roadside stand and sell Christmas trees at Wagon Wheel Nursery & Garden Center. (Expires 4/27/97) 15 Depot Sq., Barber Shop at the Depot. Granted a special permit for a projecting sign (an internally illuminated barber pole). 23 Columbus St., Joel and Sheila Taves. Granted a special permit to add a second story to a nonconforming dwelling. 54 Woburn St., Brian Naylor. Granted a special permit to extend the second floor of a nonconforming dwelling. 1707 -R Massachusetts Ave., 33 Marrett Rd., Museum of Our Enchantments, Inc. Granted a special National Heritage. Granted a special permit for a projecting sign. permit to convert the interior courtyard into a room. 20 Dawes Rd., Paul Crowley. Granted a special permit to add a dormer and new front steps to a nonconforming dwelling. 2006 Massachusetts Ave., Edward and Christel McCarthy. Granted a special permit to expand a nonconforming dwell- ing. 2006 Massachusetts Ave., Edward and Christel McCarthy. Granted variances from the front and side yard setbacks to extend a front porch. 26 Vine Brook Rd., Janis Gogan. Granted variance from the side yard setback to extend the garage. 28 Ames Ave., M. S. & Aruna Jayakumar. Granted a variance from the side yard setback for a 2 -story addition. Vacant Lot Melrose and Cliffe Ave., Brennan Family Trust. Denied variances from the front and rear yard setbacks to allow construction of a single - family dwelling. 191 Spring St., 191 Spring Street Trust. Granted modification and confirmation of the special permit with site plan review for the development of two build- ings with related parking. 191 Spring St., 191 Spring Street Trust. Granted confirmation of the common driveway special permit. June 4 Maguire Rd., Focal, Inc. Granted a special permit for a free - standing sign. 2 Crest Cir., Rosemarie & James Manganello. Granted a special permit for a driveway to straddle the lot line abut- ting 100 Blossomcrest Road. 2360 Massachusetts Ave., Charles Collazzo. Granted a variance from the setback to a non - frontage street for a two-story addition. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 44 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Board of Appeals (continued) July Vacant Lots on James St., Appeal of Richard and Beverly Tringale of the building commissioner's decision that vacant James Street lots have no frontage and are not buildable was denied.The Building Commissioner's decision was upheld. 3 Bow St., Bikeway Cycle. Granted a special permit for a second wall sign facing the bicycle path. 317 Woburn St., Phillip Donuts, Inc. Granted a five —year special permit to continue to operate a Dunkin' Donuts satellite franchise. (Expires 7/1/2000) 177 Massachusetts Ave., Granted a one —year special permit to operate a res- taurant with new owners and a new name, Athenian Restaurant. (Expires 9/15/96) 162 Lowell St., James Fitzgerald. Granted a special permit to demolish a nonconforming detached garage and construct a new garage the same size and location. 21 Minute Man Ln., Kenneth Kan. Granted variances from the front yard setback for a two—story addition and new entrance. August 16 Barberry Rd., Nancy Blackmun. Granted a one —year special permit for a home office. (Expires 12/31/96) 26 Brandon St., Charles Yang. Granted a special permit to expand a nonconform- ing dwelling with a second story. 2 Oakmount Cir., Donald Sundue. Granted a variance from the setback to a non- frontage street to expand a garage. Land on Grandview Ave., Lexington Housing Assistance Board, Inc. (LexHAB). Granted comprehensive permit to construct one dwelling on an undersized lot with insufficient frontage and front yard setback to be known as 15 Grandview Avenue. 286 Lincoln St., Shell Oil Company. Granted a variance from the setback to a nonfrontage street for a canopy over the pump island at the Five Forks Shell Station. 286 Lincoln St., Shell Oil Company. Granted special permits for signage and to modify landscape screening at the Five Forks Shell Station. September 31 Locust Ave., Kenneth MacLean. Granted a six—month extension of a var- iance from the front yard setback for new steps. (Expires 2/19/96) 341 Marrett Rd., Christine Becker Granted a five —year special permit to continue a home office. (Expires 3/31/00) 48 Barrett Ave., Lexington Christian Academy. Granted a special permit for a free - standing sign. 131 Hartwell Ave., Digital Equipment Corp. Granted a special permit to install a free - standing sign. 475 Concord Ave., Jean Barrett. Granted a variance from the front yard setback for a one —story addition. 22 Woodland Rd., Alan and Marianne Lazarus. Granted a variance from the front yard setback for a front porch and steps. 15 Eaton Rd., John Kiernan. Granted variances from the side and rear yard setbacks for a tree fort. 191 Spring St., 191 Spring Street Trust. Granted a special permit for an internally lit wall sign for Stride Rite. 191 Spring St., 191 Spring Street Trust. Granted a special permit for a standing sign. Denied approval of external illumi- nation of the sign. 80 Hayden Ave., 80 Hayden Ave. Ltd. Part. The board determined that the addi- tion of 18 parking spaces is a minor revi- sion to the special permit and a public hearing will not be required. October 19A Oakland St., Bruce Hauptman. Denied a special permit to continue to use a cottage on the property as an office. 110 Grove St., Mark Moore Homes. Granted a special permit for a common driveway. 191 Spring St., 191 Spring Street Trust. Granted modification to the special permit with site plan review for develop- ment of two buildings and related parking. 166 Bedford St., B Street Bagels, Inc. Granted a one —year special permit to operate a bagel and sandwich shop and special permits to modify the landscape screening and for a projecting sign. (Expires 1/31/97) 6 Parker St., Michael and Marilyn Fenollosa. Granted a variance to exceed the maximum height restriction of a fence at the lot line. 59 Outlook Dr., T. Manschreck and J. Laughery. A special permit to add a second story to a nonconforming dwell- ing was withdrawn with the board's approval. 905B Massachusetts Ave., M. Brooks and S. Martin. Granted variances from the rear and side yard setbacks for a shed. 8 Holton Rd., Frank Ferguson. Granted a variance from the side yard setback for a one —story addition. 904 Massachusetts Ave.,Herring Constr. The board determined that the removal of the condition requiring a sprinkler system is a minor revision to the special permit and a public hearing is not required. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 45 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Board of Appeals (continued) 904 Massachusetts Ave.,Hening Constr. The board determined that the removal of the condition requiring a sprinkler system is a minor revision to the special permit and a public hearing is not required. November 238 Lincoln St., Richard and Catherine Papazian. Granted a variance from the side yard setback for a chimney. 76 Grassland St., Joan Cordell. Denied a variance from the front yard setback to extend the front landing. 32 Ingleside Rd., Andrea Celenza. Granted a one —year special permit for a home office. (Expires 3/31/97) 52 Middle St., M. Varteresian and S. Trulli. Granted a variance from the front yard setback for a new front entry. 10-12 Muzzey St., Bagel & Bean Cafe. Granted an amendment to the special permit allowing ten seats for consump- tion of food on the premises. (Expires 12/31/96) 675 Waltham St., Carroll Brothers. The board determined that an inclement— weather tent and revisions to the par —three golf course at Stone Meadow Golf is a minor revision to the special permit and a public hearing will not be required. December 44 Downing Rd., Sally Sestokas. Granted a five —year special permit for a home office. (Expires 1/12/2001) 24 Hartwell Ave., McGraw Hill Companies. Granted a special permit for free — standing signage. 15 Cummings Ave., Alan Shute. Granted a special permit to add a dormer to a nonconforming dwelling. 44 Cedar St., L. Casey and Y. Kimura. Granted a variance from the setback to a nonfrontage street for an addition. 19 Highland Ave., Francis and Rita McGovern. Denied a variance from the side yard setback for an attached two—car garage. 22 Freemont St., Linda Moran. Granted a variance from the front yard setback for a new front entry. 45 Munroe Rd., Lynn Hopkins. Granted a six —month extension of a variance for a new front entrance. (Expires 6/23/96) Lighting Options Committee An innovative lighting project was launched in 1995 to test 50 color -cor- rected, energy efficient streetlights. As of December 1, the project was in place, with the lights installed in selected neighborhoods, main arteries, historic districts and Lexington Center. The project is expected to run for a year, during which the lights will be evaluated for their light levels, color quality and ability to control glare and light spill. A questionnaire will be given to interested residents and relevant committees before final recommendations are made to the selectmen. The committee's goal is a townwide changeover to more energy efficient street lights which reduce costs but do not sacrifice the peaceful nighttime char- acter of the town. Cooperating on the project were Boston Edison, the DPW Engineering Department and Ripman Lighting Consultants. The committee, appointed by the select- men: Chairman Myla Kabat -Zinn, Peter Kovner and Don Olson. Planning Board: Seated, John L, Davies, Chairman Jacqueline B. Davison and Edmund C. Grant;. Standing, Richard L. Canale, Planning Director Robert Bowyer and Assistant Planner Joseph Marino. Davies is the new member. Photo: Ray Barnes. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 46 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 As more subdivision proposals for the remaining small parcels of land in town came before it, the Planning Board took steps to soften the impact these develop- ments often have on existing homes by revising its development Regulations and Zoning By -Law. Small, two -lot subdivisions are usually adjacent to existing houses and the impact can be great if streets must be built to create frontage for the lots to meet zoning requirements. Article 25: Reduced Frontage The board proposed Article 25, an amendment to the Zoning By -Law, at Town Meeting and it was unanimously approved. Its aim was to maintain a deterrent to overcrowding by infill developments that can change the visual character of a neighborhood, and to reduce excessive disruption caused when a full street is built to serve just one house. Under the amendment, if a developer can first show that the requirements for a conventional two -lot subdivision can be met, the board can grant a special permit to reduce the frontage requirement and permit a house to be built on a separate lot serviced by a driveway off an existing street. Then the requirement for a new dead end street is waived. 51 Lowell Street When a 12 -lot subdivision was proposed for the Winship- Reed - Monahan farm on Lowell St., the Planning Board was con- cerned that the planned subdivision would destroy the site's character. The land and circa 1870 farm house and barn symbolized an older, more rural Lexington. Working with the developer the board negotiated a seven -lot cluster subdivision that saved the house and barn by relocating them 50 ft. onto a new Planning Board 15,500 square foot lot. The seven houses can be clustered, and a prominent knoll preserved as open space. The remaining five lots will be developed as conven- tional single house lots. As the plans evolved, it was clear that cluster subdivision regulations need to offer more incentives to developers to consider clusters rather than convention- al subdivisions. The board prepared a revision to Section 9 of the Zoning By- Law that will be submitted to the 1996 Town Meeting. New Transportation Policy The board adopted an Alternate Transportation Services Policy for RD,CD Rezoning Policies modeled after its Inclusionary Housing Policy. Drafted by the Transportation Advisory Committee, it elevates alternative trans- portation services, such as minibus or shuttle service, to regular consideration for all rezoning proposals. The goal is to reduce reliance on single- occupant vehi- cles. Many Transportation Advisory Committee suggestions will be included in the transportation element of a Comprehensive Plan now being prepared by the board. Assisted Living The board also adopted an Interim Policy on Assisted Living Facilities and Affordable Housing. Given the rise in the number of adults over 60, Lexington is likely to see numerous proposals for assisted living. This policy was devel- oped jointly with the Council on Aging and LEXHAB. The board believes the town should insure that a percentage of living units in these facilities is affordable to seniors with limited resources and who have lived in Lexington for years or are now living in the three senior villages. Staff Award The Planning Department received the Outstanding Planning Award for Comprehensive Planning 1995, issued by the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Planning Association, for its publication, Socio- Economic Characteristics of Lexington, Vol. 1; Population. Members and Staff In the 1995 Town Election, John L. Davies was elected to a five -year term on the board. Frederick L. Merrill, Jr., will serve until 1999, Vice Chairman Richard L. Canale until 1998 and Chairman Jacqueline B. Davison until 1997. Edmund C. Grant's term expires in March, 1996. Canale, Davison and Davies served in liaison roles with several other boards and committees. Planning Director is Robert A. Boyer, Joseph A. Marino, assistant planner and Elissa M. Tap, clerk. Subdivision Plans Approved Thirty six new dwellings were built: 11 one - family houses in subdivisions; One, 2- family house on existing vacant lot; 10 one - family houses on existing lots; 14 one - family houses on lots where the previous house was demolished. Final Plans Fox Run Lane, 258 East St., near Douglas Rd., eight housing units. Garfield St., Ex, adjacent to 64 Garfield St., one housing unit. Granger Pond Way, off Lowell St., near North St., three housing units. 108 Grove St., near Royal Cr, one housing unit. Munroe Village, betwen 107 -123 Lowell St., three housing units. Winship Common, 51 Lowell St., at Haskell St., 12 housing units (5 approval not required, 7 cluster) Preliminary Plans 915 -917 Mass. Ave. near Spencer St., two housing units. Denver St., between Cedar and Bellflower St., one housing unit. Sketch Plans Musket Ln., between Burlington St., and Flintlock Rd., six housing units. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 47 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 FY95 FY94 Payroll $118,076 114,447 Expenses 6,608 6,600 Personnel Full Time 3 3 As more subdivision proposals for the remaining small parcels of land in town came before it, the Planning Board took steps to soften the impact these develop- ments often have on existing homes by revising its development Regulations and Zoning By -Law. Small, two -lot subdivisions are usually adjacent to existing houses and the impact can be great if streets must be built to create frontage for the lots to meet zoning requirements. Article 25: Reduced Frontage The board proposed Article 25, an amendment to the Zoning By -Law, at Town Meeting and it was unanimously approved. Its aim was to maintain a deterrent to overcrowding by infill developments that can change the visual character of a neighborhood, and to reduce excessive disruption caused when a full street is built to serve just one house. Under the amendment, if a developer can first show that the requirements for a conventional two -lot subdivision can be met, the board can grant a special permit to reduce the frontage requirement and permit a house to be built on a separate lot serviced by a driveway off an existing street. Then the requirement for a new dead end street is waived. 51 Lowell Street When a 12 -lot subdivision was proposed for the Winship- Reed - Monahan farm on Lowell St., the Planning Board was con- cerned that the planned subdivision would destroy the site's character. The land and circa 1870 farm house and barn symbolized an older, more rural Lexington. Working with the developer the board negotiated a seven -lot cluster subdivision that saved the house and barn by relocating them 50 ft. onto a new Planning Board 15,500 square foot lot. The seven houses can be clustered, and a prominent knoll preserved as open space. The remaining five lots will be developed as conven- tional single house lots. As the plans evolved, it was clear that cluster subdivision regulations need to offer more incentives to developers to consider clusters rather than convention- al subdivisions. The board prepared a revision to Section 9 of the Zoning By- Law that will be submitted to the 1996 Town Meeting. New Transportation Policy The board adopted an Alternate Transportation Services Policy for RD,CD Rezoning Policies modeled after its Inclusionary Housing Policy. Drafted by the Transportation Advisory Committee, it elevates alternative trans- portation services, such as minibus or shuttle service, to regular consideration for all rezoning proposals. The goal is to reduce reliance on single- occupant vehi- cles. Many Transportation Advisory Committee suggestions will be included in the transportation element of a Comprehensive Plan now being prepared by the board. Assisted Living The board also adopted an Interim Policy on Assisted Living Facilities and Affordable Housing. Given the rise in the number of adults over 60, Lexington is likely to see numerous proposals for assisted living. This policy was devel- oped jointly with the Council on Aging and LEXHAB. The board believes the town should insure that a percentage of living units in these facilities is affordable to seniors with limited resources and who have lived in Lexington for years or are now living in the three senior villages. Staff Award The Planning Department received the Outstanding Planning Award for Comprehensive Planning 1995, issued by the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Planning Association, for its publication, Socio- Economic Characteristics of Lexington, Vol. 1; Population. Members and Staff In the 1995 Town Election, John L. Davies was elected to a five -year term on the board. Frederick L. Merrill, Jr., will serve until 1999, Vice Chairman Richard L. Canale until 1998 and Chairman Jacqueline B. Davison until 1997. Edmund C. Grant's term expires in March, 1996. Canale, Davison and Davies served in liaison roles with several other boards and committees. Planning Director is Robert A. Boyer, Joseph A. Marino, assistant planner and Elissa M. Tap, clerk. Subdivision Plans Approved Thirty six new dwellings were built: 11 one - family houses in subdivisions; One, 2- family house on existing vacant lot; 10 one - family houses on existing lots; 14 one - family houses on lots where the previous house was demolished. Final Plans Fox Run Lane, 258 East St., near Douglas Rd., eight housing units. Garfield St., Ex, adjacent to 64 Garfield St., one housing unit. Granger Pond Way, off Lowell St., near North St., three housing units. 108 Grove St., near Royal Cr, one housing unit. Munroe Village, betwen 107 -123 Lowell St., three housing units. Winship Common, 51 Lowell St., at Haskell St., 12 housing units (5 approval not required, 7 cluster) Preliminary Plans 915 -917 Mass. Ave. near Spencer St., two housing units. Denver St., between Cedar and Bellflower St., one housing unit. Sketch Plans Musket Ln., between Burlington St., and Flintlock Rd., six housing units. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 47 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Conservation Commission Through transfer or trade, the Town added approximately 166 acres of land to the Conservation inventory. The land was located as follows: Precinct 2: 25 acres Precinct 4: FY95 FY94 Payroll: $58,803 $57,497 Personnel: 50 acres Full Time 1 1 Part Time 1 1 Through transfer or trade, the Town added approximately 166 acres of land to the Conservation inventory. The land was located as follows: Precinct 2: 25 acres Precinct 4: 18 acres Precinct 5: 6 acres Precinct 6: 67 acres Precinct 8: 50 acres The total open space brought under con- servation since founding of the commis- sion 32 years ago is now 1,200 acres. During the year, the commission acted on 16 Notices of Intent, 14 Requests for Determination and six Emergency Certifications. To help in developing a master plan, a Land Acquisition Sub Committee was established, chaired by David Williams, to inventory the open space left in town. The summer crew of Tom Anderson, Raffi Fattal and David Podgorski main- tained some 14 miles of trails, clearing brush, repairing bridges, gates and stairs on the trails. Ongoing activities last year included cooperating with other communities; with Arlington to protect its reservoir and the Great Meadow, with Cambridge to protect its reservoir and with Waltham to protect the Hardy Pond watershed. The commission works with other groups: • Citizens for Lexington Conservation lobbies for conservation issues; • Conservation Stewards devote many hours to maintaining conservation land. • Community Garden Program under Associate Commissioner Paul Riffin manages gardens on conservation land leased to residents. Conservation Commission: Standing, Philip Hamilton, Dick Wolk, Administrator Marilyn Nordby and Secretary Linda Gaudet. Seated, Lisa Baci, Chairman Joyce Miller, Vice Chairman Robert C. Stewart and Angela Frick. Not shown, David Langseth. Hamilton was elected to the commission in 1995. Photo: Ray Barnes The commission, appointed by the Town Manager with the selectmen's approval, is the front line interpreter and enforcer of federal, state and local laws covering conservation and environmental protec- tion. It guides homeowners and develop- ers in preventing environmental damage; where damage is anticipated or proven, the commission may alter or deny pro- posed projects. The commission: Chairman Joyce Miller, Vice Chairman Robert Stewart, Angela Frick, Lisa Baci, Richard Wolk, David Langseth and Philip Hamilton. Marilyn Nordby is the administrator and Linda Gaudet her assistant. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 48 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 * All/part Town -owned transfer # All /part gift Another 150 acres are protected by restrictions and easements given to the town by residents. The largest are: Munroe Brook, 65.7 acres; Tophet Swamp/Kiln Brook, 34.3 acres; Potter's Pond, 15.1 acres; and Vine Brook, 9 acres. The others are small tracts ranging on down to 0.1 acre. Boston Edison Company licenses 26.4 acres. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 49 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Conservation Land Inventory Summary 1964 - 1995 Year(s) Reimbur sements Net Cost Voted /Given Acres Total Cost Federal State to Town Total Land Acquisition 1281.8 $5,227,786 $335,406 $1,199,031 $3,693,349 Cataldo Reservation '74'84* 5.4 6,150 - - 6,150 Great Meadow Expansion '74'82 1.9 3,857 - - 3,857 Lillian Road at Munroe Brook 192 1.1 transfer - - - Orchard Crossing '88'89# 85 gift - - - Whipple Hill '63'66- 7'74'77 *'94#'95# 121 142,489 47,487 35,020 59,982 Bowman Park Expansion '75 12 18,000 - 9,000 9,000 Daisy Wilson '78 8 75,995 - 37,997 37,998 Dunback Meadow '65- 6'72'77 -8- 9'80 -1 *# 170.5 374,147 87,100 87,050 199,997 Liberty Heights '74* 55 9,596 - 4,618 4,978 West Farm '66'76'77'85* 12.8 323,000 - 12,100 310,900 Brookhaven '89# 33 gift - - - Concord Avenue Area '71'79 #'94# 30.7 102,890 - 49,534 53,356 Hayden Woods '69'77 -8'81* 78.9 152,598 68,304 38,540 45,754 Juniper Hill '70'72'74# 28.4 120,413 - 56,872 63,541 Metropolitan State Hospital 73# 62 gift - - - Philbrook Terrace '89# 2 gift - - - Waltham Line '77* 12 transfer - - - Waltham Street Farms '72'76 -7 *# 41.5 300,450 - 154,225 146,225 Upper Vine Brook '72'75- 6'95* 34 121,443 - 55,803 65,640 Lower Vine Brook/Pinard Woods '68- 9'75'78- 9'81'85 *# 98.5 339,235 42,069 147,200 149,966 Munroe Brook Pond '85# 3.1 gift - - - Pheasant Brook Estates I '85'89# 4.6 gift - - - Pheasant Brook Estates II 190# 29.7 gift - - - Shaker Glen '73 16.8 85,636 - 41,143 44,493 Tower Park Expansion '87 23 180,000 - - 180,000 Chiesa Farm '76'85 23.1 1,592,500 - 46,125 1,546,375 Hammer Hill '79 0.9 gift - - - Parker Meadow '76'79'80 17.7 237;000 - 60,000 177,000 Willard's Woods Expansion '64'66'67'79 *95* 103.2 116,786 32,906 17,997 65,883 Woodland Bird Sanctuary '89# 72 gift - - - Burlington Strip '71'77* 8.6 106,097 - - 106,097 Paint Mine '75'77* 35.5 8,811 - 2,000 6,811 Simonds Brook North '70'76 -7'82# 57.7 291,736 38,526 131,600 121,610 Simonds Brook South '68'70'79 20.7 49,028 19,014 12,006 18,008 Turning Mill Pond '77'78'85# 9.7 5,000 - - 5,000 Turning Mill Road '89# 4.4 gift - - - Hastings Sanctuary '71 1.7 6,000 - - 6,000 Meagherville/Pine Meadow '66'77 *#95* 90 gift /transfer - - - Meagherville Lots '91 993 #'94# 05 gift - - - Poor Farm '83* 10.7 transfer - - - Valley Road '82* 32 transfer - - - 128 Greenbelt '78* 11.7 transfer - - - Bates Road 191* 93 transfer - - - Cranberry Hill '77 24.6 73,929 - 15,201 58,728 Fiske Hill '78'84* 10.2 transfer - - - Idylwilde '75 9.4 200,000 - 100,000 100,000 Katandin Woods '77'80'89# 37.5 185,000 - 85,000 100,000 Tophet Swamp '81 * 25.5 transfer - - - Sutherland Woods '95* 24.9 transfer - - - Brown Homestead '95* 6 trade - - - * All/part Town -owned transfer # All /part gift Another 150 acres are protected by restrictions and easements given to the town by residents. The largest are: Munroe Brook, 65.7 acres; Tophet Swamp/Kiln Brook, 34.3 acres; Potter's Pond, 15.1 acres; and Vine Brook, 9 acres. The others are small tracts ranging on down to 0.1 acre. Boston Edison Company licenses 26.4 acres. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 49 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Permanent Building Committee Poised to provide technical assistance on the next project to come up, the Permanent Building Committee (PBC) saw completion of the combined dispatch center in the Police Station. Along with the new center came renovat- ed detention cells, booking center and front entrance, including a ramp for wheelchair accessibiity. Thus some of the most pressing needs of that building were addressed, and emergency dispatch- ing consolidated in one facility. In addition, Maria Hastings School reno- vations were completed in 1995, largely thanks to John Moynihan of the School Department with some PBC help. PBC began working with Cary Library staff and committees to shape a major library renovation. If Town Meeting and the state approve in 1996, PBC will be tackling a major project. Also involving PBC attention were air quality at the Fire Station and possible adaptations to make all town buildings accessible for everyone. William R. Bruckman, appointed by the Town Manager, was elected chairman in November. The others: Theodore M. Edson, Peter D. Johnson, Daniel L. McCabe and James Scanlon. Representing the schools; William P. Kennedy and Mary Touart, and the library, Walter Pierce and Touart. Building / Inspection FY94 FY95 Payroll $170,201 $178,851 Expenses $4,297 $4,381 Personnel Full Time 3 3 Part Time 3 4 The Building Division of the Department of Inspectional Services is responsible for enforcing the State Building Code, Uniform State Plumbing and Gas Code and the State Electrical Code. This invol- ves plan review, permit issuance, inspec- tion of all building, electrical, plumbing, gas and mechanical construction in the Town, including new structures, addi- tions, alterations and repairs. In 1995, inspectors continued attending training sessions to maintain State Certification. In addition, inspectors were trained and certified by the Mass. Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) for post — disaster response. A part—time Zoning Officer was placed on staff, replacing the full —time position lost a few years ago due to budget cut- backs. This increases the department's ability to effectively enforce the Town's Zoning By —Law. A high level of construction continued. Along with homes being constructed on scattered sites, single family home con- struction continued in subdivisions at Pheasant Brook Estates, Currier Court, and Ellen Dana Court. Locke Village, located on Lowell Street has completed two of the three — building 64 -unit resi- dential condominiums. Subdivisions at Granger Pond Way, School House Lane and Munroe Village were begun. The phenomenon last year involving the demolition of existing houses and the construction of new larger houses on scattered sites continued through 1995. A total of 35 permits were issued for the construction of single family houses in both subdivisions and on scattered sites, 14 of which were for reconstruction of demolished houses. The Stride —Rite Corp. relocated corpo- rate offices to the former Xerox Corp. building on Spring Street. Construction has begun on a new office building and parking garage on that parcel of land. Building Inspection Department Calendar Year 1995 Report Total Permit Activity Year Bldg Elec Plumbing Reported Single Multi Additions 13 Additions, Residential 204 & Gas Value Family Family Roofing/Siding 1995 867 908 1236 $32,935,035* 35 1 742 1994 858 926 831 30,917,312 42 3 * ** 729 1993 792 857 698 29,674,410 27 7 ** 709 1992 789 790 716 17,256,673 27 0 651 1991 777 875 690 16,052,092 27 1 665 *Actual construction valuation is higher. ** Lexington Ridge (198 apartments) * * * Locke Village (3 buildings; 62 condo units). Breakdown of Building Permits New Units, Residential 36 Repairs /Alterations 255 New Units, Commerical 1 Stoves 13 Additions, Residential 204 Swimming Pools 3 Additions, Commercial 9 Roofing/Siding 190 Miscellaneous 129 Garages /Carports 11 Sheds 16 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 50 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Building /Inspection (continued) The Building Division is also responsible for enforcing the State Architectural Access Board regulations involving handicapped accessibility to buildings. Any issues regarding handicapped acces- sibility are handled by this division. The Sealer of Weights & Measures works under the jurisdiction of the Build- ing Division to determine the accuracy of all weights and measuring devices in commercial and public use within the Town. Steven R. Frederickson, P.E. Director of Inspectional Services/ Building Commissioner Design Advisory Committee Efforts to enhance the Depot Square area continued. The study group grap- pling with the project stayed the course, thanks to the tenacity and leadership of Steve Hurley. Joining Design Advisory Committee (DAC) members in the effort were the Chamber of Commerce, Traffic Safety and Transportation Advisory Commit- tees and merchants. During the year, DAC reviewed 14 Board of Appeals applications and made recommendations on signs, site planning and landscaping. On the application of Five Forks Shell station for a canopy, DAC recommended fewer curb cuts and more trees. DAC worked with representatives of World War II veterans in siting a granite monument in memory of those who served. It is located next to the USS Lexington Battleship memorial. Selectman Liaison Betty Eddison was a key figure in aiding DAC efforts to reduce the impact of the redesign of the Route 2A/Mass. Ave. area. Final agree- ment on the design provides better safety Design Advisory Committee: Seated, Karen Bechtel, Clerk Elizabeth Whitman and Barbara Hulsizer. Standing, Steve Hurley, Chairman John Frey, Carl Oldenburg and Tom Coffman. Not shown, John Vinton. Photo: Ray Barnes. Lexington Center Committee: Seated, Judy Uhrig, Chairman David Wells, Steve Hurley. Standing, Carla Fortmann, Bob Burbidge, J anet Tiampo , Mort Kahan and Bigelow Moore. Photo: Ray Barnes. improvements and less destruction of the Associate Members: Bruce Creager, native landscape.. Richard Friedson, Hubert Murray, Don Olson, Robert Ossman, Walter Pierce and DAC is appointed by the selectmen. Terry Rookard. Members: Chairman John Frey, Clerk Elizabeth Whitman, Karen Bechtel, Thomas Coffman, Barbara Hulsizer, Steven Hurley, Carl Oldenburg and John Vinton. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 51 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Lexington Center Committee Parking in the Center is an ongoing issue for the Lexington Center Committee (LCC), and 1995 was no exception. LCC discussed a proposal to grant free parking for one hour in the center. The committee concluded that the current system works well in easing turnover parking in the shopping areas, and dis- couraged long -term parkers from the high turnover areas. Our recommenda- tion to the selectmen; retain the current meter system. Harrington Road and the experiments to reduce injury causing accidents was an issue in early 1995. LCC reluctantly agreed that the one -way trial from Bedford Street to Mass. Ave. was not enforceable. So LCC recommended a return to having Harrington Road closed at Bedford Street, with the Design Advi- sory Committee charged with designing an eye - pleasing permanent barrier. LCC voted to adopt a Project 2000 for inproving the Battlegreen area. It was noted that: >The stonedust sidewalks are muddy and unattractive; >Light fixtures on the Green are not uniform; >Captain Parker's statue is not tourist friendly, as it is located right at the busy intersection of Mass. Ave. and Bedford Street. LCC continues to support locating the LEXPRESS terminus at Emery Park. The committee, especially Steve Hurley, and other groups, have spent significant time and study on this matter. LCC is also working on bicycle safety; one suggestion is to have signs to remind cyclists to walk their wheels in the center. The bench project continues, with new benches slated for the Lexington Square area. The center continues to be a vibrant area with some turnover in businesses, but nothing unusual. Banks and restaurants dominate, but there is still a healthy retail component. LCC is appointed by the selectmen: Chairman David Wells, Carla Fortmann, Steven Hurley, Morton Kahan, Robert Ossman, Bigelow Moore, Judith Uhrig, Bob Burbidge, Janet Marie Tiampo and Edward Barsamian. Recreation Department The recreational needs and concerns of residents are continually reviewed by the director in conjunction with Parks Superintendent Brian Gilbert and the Recreation Committee. Because the department is funded by a limited Enterprise Fund, fees are set to make programs self- supporting without discouraging public participation. The committee has gone on record with their concerns about the future of pro- grams and infrastructure, threatened by increasing transfers of funds from its Enterprise Fund to the DPW. Pine Meadows Lexington's popular town -owned golf course, is especially important because it is the major source of income for main- taining and improving our facilities. Because upgrading and rebuilding the fifth and ninth holes caused some diffi- culties this season, a discounted rate was charged. In addition to the problems created by the work, dry weather also contributed to a shortfall in revenue. A hydrologic study of the course's water supply indicated that both pond expan- sion and well construction should be undertaken to relieve water shortages. As a result of a citizen group request, a Resident Golf ID was initiated, allowing residents to reserve Saturday and Sunday tee -times Wednesday evening, 24 hours earlier than non - residents. This group also sparked creation of a Friday night Lexington League, which enjoyed a successful first season. A committee was appointed by the Town Manager to study bids for the next Pine 4 Recreation Committee: Seated, Recreation Director Karen Simmons, Chairman Don Chisholm, Sandra Shaw and Rick DeAngelis. Standing, Pam Varrin, Brian Gilbert and Paul Keane . Simmons became director in late 1995. Photo: Ray Barnes. TOWN OF LEXINGTON page S2 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 FY 95 FY94 Payroll $347,187 $291,729 Expenses $544,038 $508,572 Revenue $1,099,427 $1,075,106 Personnel Full Time 4 4 Part Time t 100 t 100 The recreational needs and concerns of residents are continually reviewed by the director in conjunction with Parks Superintendent Brian Gilbert and the Recreation Committee. Because the department is funded by a limited Enterprise Fund, fees are set to make programs self- supporting without discouraging public participation. The committee has gone on record with their concerns about the future of pro- grams and infrastructure, threatened by increasing transfers of funds from its Enterprise Fund to the DPW. Pine Meadows Lexington's popular town -owned golf course, is especially important because it is the major source of income for main- taining and improving our facilities. Because upgrading and rebuilding the fifth and ninth holes caused some diffi- culties this season, a discounted rate was charged. In addition to the problems created by the work, dry weather also contributed to a shortfall in revenue. A hydrologic study of the course's water supply indicated that both pond expan- sion and well construction should be undertaken to relieve water shortages. As a result of a citizen group request, a Resident Golf ID was initiated, allowing residents to reserve Saturday and Sunday tee -times Wednesday evening, 24 hours earlier than non - residents. This group also sparked creation of a Friday night Lexington League, which enjoyed a successful first season. A committee was appointed by the Town Manager to study bids for the next Pine 4 Recreation Committee: Seated, Recreation Director Karen Simmons, Chairman Don Chisholm, Sandra Shaw and Rick DeAngelis. Standing, Pam Varrin, Brian Gilbert and Paul Keane . Simmons became director in late 1995. Photo: Ray Barnes. TOWN OF LEXINGTON page S2 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Recreation Department (continued) Meadows contract. The present manage- ment, G.F.M.I. has run the links for six years and seeks the contract along with three other groups, including the DPW. Don Chisholm and Rick DeAngelis rep- resent the committee. Maintenance The committee and Parks Department continued to improve the condition, safety and accessibility of playing fields and facilities. The Garfield Street Playground was upgraded to comply with the Americans with Disabilites Act. Accessibility was improved at the Center Playground. The Bridge School ball fields were moved to a drier location. Brian Gilbert has stressed the importance of field rota- tion to extend the future use of the fields. He estimated that the town's turf main- tenance program costs about $20,000 annually, with funds coming from his budget, old capital projects, public trust monies and donations from such groups as the Lions Club, Youth Soccer and Babe Ruth Baseball. Ongoing efforts to make programs acces- sible included a meeting led by commit- tee member Pam Varrin with leaders of youth sports groups. The meeting fea- tured a presentation from Childrens' Hospital, discussing inclusive approaches in recreational activities. Gilbert and committee member Rick DeAngelis are co- chairing a sub- committee on long -range ball field plan- ning. There is a continuing need for more soccer fields, especially in the summer - The committee favors including the North Lexington Hennessey land in the capital plan for soccer field development.. Representatives from Youth Soccer met with the committee several times to discuss their concerns about field condi- tions at Harrington, Diamond, Lincoln and the center. Discussions with Gilbert about watering and fertilizing practices, and the shortage of manpower, led to a cooperative effort, with the league volun- teering to help fund improvements. Their interest and participation are greatly appreciated. Summer program fee structures were reviewed in the spring, resulting in modest increases for 1996 swim tags, swim and tennis lessons and preschool day camp. Also, the Senior Citizen tennis ID was made consistent with the Senior swim tag and golf ID fee, at $20. Adult league fees were not raised. Maintenance at the 16 -year old Center Pool Complex will include refinishing, new covers and improvements to the storage building and septic units. At the Old Res, the ongoing weed problem worsened, and was attacked with Sonar, an approved chemical treat- ment which did the job over the summer. Citizen input provided creative ideas for the committee; for example, a request for a sand volleyball court at Lincoln Park. The committee is checking out costs, along with maintenance needs and the level of citizen interest in the sport. In another case, a group of teenagers appealed for a place for skate - boarding. The committee supported the plea because of the increased interest in the activity and the relatively simple require- ments for an acceptable area. A site on school property is being investigated. The Town Manager appointed a new director in December. Karen Simmons took office in January 1996. Maggie Whitesell, former program director, served as interim director during 1995, and the committee thanks her for her dedicated work in behalf of the town's citizens. Pam Varrin was appointed to the com- mittee, joining Rick DeAngelis, Don Chisholm, Paul Keane and Sandra Shaw. Bikeway Committee This committee advises the selectmen on the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway known locally as the Jack Eddison Bikeway. At the outset, the committee wishes to acknowledge with thanks the Friends of the Bikeway for their important contribu- tions, especially their bikeway steward- ship. The two groups are inextricably intertwined. One of the committee's priorities was to work with groups planning bike routes in nearby towns. These included: >An extension of the Minuteman Bikeway through Bedford and into Biller- ica. >An extension along North St., from the end of the Vine Brook path to connect with routes being developed in Burling- The committee thanks the Lions Club ton. which donated a scoreboard at the Center I Field. The Babe Ruth League agreed to make capital improvements at the field; a batting cage, cage dugout structures and a concession stand. The improve- ments will be enjoyed by the new town team, the Lexington Blue Sox. The committee is also grateful to Minute- man Tech and Christian Academy for permitting Youth Soccer to use their fields in the summer. >Paths connecting Woburn, Winchester and Stoneham. >A path in the Minuteman National His- torical Park, from Meriam's Corner to Fiske Hill. The committee is advising on wheelchair access, surface material and connections to the Minuteman Bike Path. In other areas, the committee noted the start of a bike path between Worthen Rd., TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 53 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Bikeway Committee (continued) and Parker St. to improve access to Bridge School, the fitness path and the Lincoln St., playing fields, also the installation of four -way stop signs at the Depot Sq /parking lot crossing. Selectmen were requested to include an article in the 1996 Town Warrant seeking funds for a button - activated traffic light at the Bedford St., crossing. A traffic survey, made in cooperation with the state transportation department, showed about 200 users per hour on weekdays between 4 and 6PM. Most were recreational users, split about 50 percent bikers, 40 percent in -line skaters and 10 percent walkers. A national newspaper claimed that the bikeway and another near Washington DC were the two most popular in the country, with each generating 2,000,000 riders a year. On the commuting front, a committee survey in the Hartwell Ave., area showed a "significant number" of cyclists using the bikeway to reach Hanscom, Lincoln Labs and other businesses. Would bike commuting on Hartwell increase if alternate forms of transporta- tion, like busses, were available during bad weather? A questionnaire is being worked up with the Transportation Coor- dinator to get the needed data. The committee: Chairman Robert Sawyer, Harvey W. Bingham, Thomas Fortmann, John W. Frey, Marita Hartshorn and Jerry Van Hook. The Friends of the Bikeway has some 100 members, most of them Lexington residents; Chairman Jerry Van Hook, Vice Chairman Carolyn Levi and Treas- urer Alan Lazarus. Bikers: front, Carolyn Levi, Marita Hartshorm, Tom Fortmann, Betty Eddison. Middle; Bob Sawyer, Tom Horth, Jerry Van Hook, Colleen Haggerty, John Frey and Harvey Bingham. Back, Richard Canale, Don Blake and Sandra Shaw. Photo: Ray Barnes. Transportation Advisory Committee FY95 FY94 Payroll $42,937 $38,537 Expenses 152,349 195302 Full Time 1 1 Part Time The Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) and the Transportation Coordina- tor run the town's existing transportation services and search for ways to improve them. Although TAC is best known for the town's minibus LEXPRESS system, it is also involved in related transit opera- tions, now coordinated under the rubic of Transportation Services Office. Responding to a request from the Plan- ning Board, TAC drew up a set of trans- portation options for developers interest- ed in seeking zoning changes. The options, adopted by the Planning Board, require developers to include plans for addressing the transportation needs of those who will inhabit or use a proposed facility. Also in 1995, Transportation Coordinator Barbara Lucas continued to persue three grant opportunities. >A grant for purchasing LEXPRESS vehicles that run on compressed natural gas. It is expected the funds will be available in FY96 and the vehi- cles running in summer 1997. Outside funding will reduce costs for the service. >A grant proposal for improving accessibility to the Depot Sq. bus stop. >A grant proposal for funds to launch a seasonal tourist trolley service between Lexington and Concord. As a result of soliciting competitive bidding, the 1995 LEXPRESS contract with Joseph's Limousine Service includ- ed a favorable per vehicle hour cost that TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 54 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Transportation Advisory Committee (continued) kept the budget manageable. The mini -buses covered the six routes that connect the town's residential neigh- borhoods with the center. In FY95, LEXPRESS carried 115,702 riders; 19 percent were seniors, 15 percent adults and 66 percent youths. Share -a -Ride, a non - profit corporation; continued to provide door -to -door trans- portation for mobility - limited residents. In 1995, the service operated 1,112 rides, primarily to medical appointments, the Senior Center and shopping areas. Residents interested in transportation issues may contact the Transportation Services Office in the Town Office Building. TAC members, appointed by the select- men: Chairman Sara Arnold, Co- chairman William Mix, Elizabeth Andrews, Sally Castleman, Edward Ganshirt, Donald Graham, Lorraine Pacocha and Nicholas Santosuosso. Fair Housing Marion Kilson, co- Chairman of the Fair Housing and Human Relations Commit- tee, led a forum for fair housing leaders in Lexington and surrounding communi- ties. There was agreement that various racial groups continued to feel stigma- tized and left out of the mainstream. Statistics showed that African -Amer- icans remained a small proportion of the population in Lexington and in most neighboring towns. The committee advocated for improved upkeep of a portion of the town's afford- able housing stock. Committee member Leona Martin served on the ad hoc committee reviewing the mission of LexHAB, one of the town's mechanisms for increasing affordable housing. A steering committee was set up to plan a cultural celebration, "LexFest! Con- Transportation Advisory Committee: Seated, Edward Ganshirt and Sara Arnold. Standing, Coordinator Barbara Lucas and Dan Graham. Photo: Ray Barnes necting Our Cultures," to be held in 1996. Leading the committee; Leona Martin, Selectman Dan Fenn and Alice Hinkle. The committee is appointed by the selectmen. Chairmanship was shared by Florence A. Baturin and Marion Kilson in the early part of the year, and later by Michelle Waters - Ekanem, Mary Haskell and Robert Pressman. Other members; James R. Brannon, Donnalee A. Farris, Leona Martin and Ernest Tsai. Stephen Baran staffed the committee. LexHAB Four different projects filled LexHAB's plate during 1995. In January, LexHAB purchased an addi- tional 1- bedroom unit in the Muzzey condominium. In June, a new home was completed on Woodland Rd. The land, formerly owned by the schools, had been trans- ferred to the town by the 1994 Town Meeting for this purpose. In August, construction started on a home on Philip Rd., on land fomerly owned by the schools. Original plans called for two houses on the property. However, to resolve various wetlands disputes, LexHAB agreed to build one. This is a another team effort involving the Minuteman Science and Technology High School, the Rotary Club and LexHAB. Minuteman students construct the house as part of their on- the -job education, Rotary members provide technical and trade assistance and LexHAB pays for the materials. In the fourth project, LexHAB used the Local Initiative Comprehensive Permit process to get the right to build one house by combining two small Grand- view Avenue tax -title lots. Also in 1995, LexHAB received its units in the new Locke Village condominiums off Lowell St. The village was approved by the 1993 Town Meeting with the TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 55 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 LexHAB (continued) requirement that LexHAB receive, free, six units; 4 two- bedroom units and 2 three- bedroom units. LexHAB was created in 1984 by Town Meeting and the state to provide afford- able housing for low and moderate income families. LexHAB does not receive funding from the town. However, it did receive substantial seed money from three housing projects which did not have affordable components as speci- fied in the inclusionary housing require- ment of the zoning by -laws. This seed money allowed LexHAB to acquire and build housing free of mort- gage debt. The cash flow from these units helps finance new housing, debt - free. LexHAB now has 40 dwelling units, eight more than a year ago: 33 attached units, 7 one - bedroom, 23 two- bedroom and 3 three - bedroom units in three developments; Seven single family homes; 2 three - bedroom and 4 four - bedroom units. LexHAB also serves as administrator for the Muzzey condominium resale restric- tions, reports for privately developed Lexington Housing Authority Lexington Housing Authority: Seated, Betty Flynn, Executive Director Rita Sullivan and Leona Martin. Standing, Jack Ryan and Chairman Don Wilson. Not shown, Vice Chairman Nicholas Santosouosso. Photo: Ray Barnes. residential developments with affordable units and comments on proposed residen- tial developments that have affordable components Board members are appointed for stag- gered three -year terms; Chairman Marshall Derby, David Eagle, William Hays, Gerry Howell, Eleanor Klauminz- er, Donald Wilson and Martha Wood. Joan Wall is the office manager. LexHAB: Standing, Bill Hayes, John O'Donnell, Donald Wilson; seated, Gerry Howell, Joan Wall, Martha Wood, Eleanor Klauminzer and Chairman Marshall Derby. Photo: Ray Barnes. The Lexington Housing Authority (LHA) used two federal grants to make much needed repairs and renovations to their properties in 1995. One, for $70,000, was used at Country- side Village to replace 220 double -hung windows. The other, for $345,000, replaced siding, gutters, windows, exterior doors and boiler room floors in all 17 scattered site housing units. Again, students from the Minuteman Tech Vocational School provided many hours of valued home care to seniors in the three villages. Well- elderly clinics wre held once a month in these villages. The LHA payroll is funded by the state and federal governments. Operating expenses come out of rents. Since LHA properties are tax - exempt, the authority pays an amount to the town in lieu of taxes. LHA, established by Town Meeting in 1965, operates under Chapter 121B of the Commonwealth. It provides housing for people with low incomes by selling bonds or financing projects through state, federal or private sources. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 56 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Housing Authority (continued) Its mission has expanded to include various state and federal programs which provide rental assistance to low- income families and handicapped individuals. There are four maintenance staff and five office staff. A detailed LHA financial report ending June 30, 1995 is available in the Selectmens' office LHA is run by a five - member board, four elected and one appointed by the state. Rita L. Sullivan is the executive director. John E. Ryan was elected to the board in 1995, and named assistant treasurer. The other elected members are Chairman Donald D. Wilson, Vice Chairman Nicholas Santosuosso, and Treasurer Leona W. Martin. The state - appointed member is Elizabeth Flynn. Ongoing LHA responsibilities include: Greeley Village: 25 bldgs. four apart- ments each and a Community Building. State program of 100 subsidies for the elderly. Vynebrooke Village: Four bldgs. with 12 apartments plus a Community Building, maintenance office and garage. State program of 48 subsidies for the elderly and handicapped. Countryside Village: Five bldgs. with 12 apartments; LHA office, maintenance shop and garage. State MRVP Programs: Nine rental sub- sidies for the elderly and handicapped; increased by 12 new certificates from the State Department of Mental Health. State 705 Program: Rental subsidy for one low- income family. State 689 -1: Rental subsidies for eight disabled persons. State 689 -2: Rental subsidies for two handicapped units. State 689 -3: Rental subsidies for six disa- bled persons. Federal 067 -1 Program: Rental subsidies for 17 single - family homes. Parker Manor Condominiums: Seven units of family, handicapped and elderly housing. Bedford St.: Duplex house. Employee Honor Roll The town's annual Employee Recogni- tion Day was held November 15, honor- ing those who have served Lexington the longest. All together, there were 55 employees, excluding the School Department, who have worked 10 or more years in the town. Listed are those with 25 or more years. 35 Years James M. Bentley, DPW Nancy O'Neal, DPW Joseph Leary, DPW Robert Lesley, DPW Robert A. Richards, DPW Robert King, Police 30 Years Robert Leslie, Police William J. Young, Police Donald Birch, Police Arthur Washburn, Fire Warren Monsignore, DPW John M. Whitney, DPW 25 Years Marguerite Bateson, Library Philip Silva, DPW Phyllis A. Smith, Selectmen John J. Brown, DPW William J. Barron, DPW Peter M. Chalpin, DPW Robert F. Raposa, Police Edward P. Casey, Custodian Peter G. Brazil, DPW William J. Kelly, Police George Anderson, Police James O'Leary, Police Steven Corr, Police TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 57 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Council on Aging FY95 FY94 Payroll $86,999 $84,726 Expenses $107,021 $106,468 Personnel Full Time 5 4 Part Time 7 6 Apart from a few Cape Cod towns, Lexington has the highest proportion of older adults in eastern Massachusetts. Nearly one in four residents is sixty or older. And the fastest growing senior segment is the 85 -plus age group. This group grew at a rate of 69 percent over the past 10 years. Providing services to meet the needs of this diverse population, ranging from the newly- retired sixty - year -old to the frail ninety - year -old, is the challenge of the Lexington Senior Center. Responding to this steep increase in population, the Council on Aging (CoA) board analyzed how the Senior Center delivers its services. As a result, the CoA is launching a Senior Volunteer Corps (SVC) to mobi- lize active elders, especially the newly - retired, to work at skilled volunteer work in the community. The CoA expects the SVC to offer several advantages: >The town will benefit from the talents and commitments of these seniors; Council on Aging: Seated, Phyllis Rand, Chairman Clark Cowen, Administrator Linda Vine. Standing, Gene Isotti, John Curry, Selectman Liaison Dan Fenn, MM Home Care Representative Terry McKenna, Monica Chang. Not shown, Edmund Grant, Peg Jemison, Barbara Rubin, Jacqueline Davison and Jack Fisher. Photo: Ray Barnes. The Property Tax Work -off Program, another CoA innovation, is two years old. Designed for eligible senior and disabled residents, the program provides a $500 credit toward a person's property tax in exchange for 100 hours of work in town departments. In two years, participants provided 4,000 hours of service, from tutoring to meter coin collections, working with 18 depart- ments in the town. Participants conserved $20,000 in their taxes. Serving the Young Seniors >The volunteers will benefit by continu- The CoA and Recreation Department ing to use their skills; jointly funded a coordinator position to respond to the recreation needs of >Awareness and understanding of the younger, more active seniors. CoA's role in the community will improve. Start-up funds for a SVC project organiz- er were obtained from Senior Services at Symmes Medical Center, Raytheon and the state's Office of Elder Affairs. The results; a program for cross - country skiers, a muscle- conditioning and endurance class led by a certified trainer, and a computer users group. Serving the Frail Seniors Adult Day Care is the fastest growing service provided at the Senior Center; attendance rose 33 percent in five years. This is a supervised program designed to assist frail, handicapped and older indi- viduals who need support to continue living at home, and to provide respite care to caregivers coping with stressful home situations. Closely supervised social groups, condi- tioning exercises and entertainment help these clients stay independent. Their growing numbers have resulted in day care clients being integrated into the mainstream of the Senior Center. Residents and businesses continue to give outstanding support to Day Care; the Lexington Minutemen visited, there was an exhibition of antique autos, a handbell choir performance, a quilt sewing and help exended by many of the town's young people. The town's Human Services Coordinator moved to the Senior Center where his responsibility to provide information and referrals to citizens was expanded to focus on needs of the elderly. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 58 ANNUAL REPORT 1955 Council on Aging (continued) A caller log was computerized to track intergenerational programs and a Fix -It needs and referrals, and a satisfaction Shop open to the public. survey measured effectiveness. During 1995, CoA assisted 240 families. Of special interest were concerns of out - of -town relatives for their frail elderly family members here, and the reverse problem, residents' concerns over how to acclimate elderly relatives who moved to Lexington. Senior Health Monitor Sixty -five frail elderly residents are served by an in -home nursing service, Senior Health Monitor. The importance of this program, spon- sored by the town, is growing, as Medicare, Medicaid and HMO guidelines are becoming more restrictive for in- home nursing services. In FY95, 34 members participated in a Parkinson group, 21 in a widowed group and 13 in a low- vision group. The addition of a second social worker allowed the outreach social worker to spend more time providing support serv- ices to seniors in their homes. Meals Minuteman Home Care Corp. serves daily noontime dinners to an average of 60 people, in the Center's dining room. The dining room is also hub to the Meals on Wheels program and many social activities, including the 250 hours of cheerful service contributed by young- sters from the high school, Clarke Middle School, Temple Emunah, the Youth Commission and Girl Scouts. Some 50 volunteers, some of whom have been active for 15 years, make the Meals on Wheels program run. In FY95, volun- teers delivered hot lunches and cold suppers daily to 117 ill or infirm resi- dents. The Senior Center offers both traditional and non - traditional services; a library, Last year, the high school senior class, the Lions Club and CoA sponsored a Senior /Senior Prom, a gala evening where teenagers and octogenarians danced and partied together. Congratulations to Josephine Mirabelli, the 1995 recipient of the Minuteman Cane Award, honoring a long and service filled life and demonstrating to young and old alike the opportunities inherent in the aging process The Council members, appointed by the Town Manager: Chairman Clark Cowen, Monica L. Chang, John Curry, Jacqueline Davison, Jack Fisher, Edmund Grant, Eugene J. Isotti, Peg Jemison, Phyllis Rand and Barbara Rubin. Linda Crew Vine, Director Arts Council 1995 was an eventful year for the Lexington Council for the Arts. In addition to granting funds allocated to our local cultural council from the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC), we purchased seven pieces of art for the town's permanent collection and estab- lished an endowment fund in memory of one of our council members. Grants Lexington received a little over $7,000 from the MCC to award local artists for individual or project applications and to student groups as part of the PASS program. The council supported this grant with additional funds from our Patrons Fund. Project grants included a mural at Hastings School, a writer in residence at Diamond Middle School, support for a pamphlet on Prince Estabrook, individu- al and group musical performances and a contribution for the purchase of a kiln at the Munroe Center for the Arts. The PASS program subsidized student attendance at performances of the Boston Symphony Youth Orchestra, North Shore Music Theater, Boston Baked Theater and the Boston Ballet. Permanent Collection Using monies donated to the Council's Patrons Fund, the Arts Council pur- chased works by Gracia Dayton, Penelope Hart, George Herman, Sara Sue Pennell, Margaret Rawls, Joan Ryan and Fred Wischhusen for inclusion in the town's permanent collection. All artwork is on display in the Town Office Building. The council encourages residents to discover these art treasures. Memorial Endowment E11aLou Dimmock was dedicated to promoting the arts in Lexington and served as an active member of the Council prior to her untimely passing in June 1995. She was a distinguished singer, voice teacher and longtime resident. She sang with the area's finest performing groups including the Handel and Hayden Society and Boston Pops, and was on the facul- ties of Wheaton College and Boston University. In celebration of E11aLou's dedication to the arts, the council established an endowment fund in her name; income will fund an annual prize to an outstand- ing High School vocalist, with the first award due in the Spring of 1996. The endowment is managed by the Trustees for Public Trusts. Contact the council if you wish to make a donation. Council members, appointed by the selectmen: Co- chairmen Judith Ozuransky and Joyce Feamside, Secretary Margaret A. Warner. Robert Anderson, James W. Courtemanche, Teresa Dini, Lynn S. Feldman, Pamela Giller, Samuel L. Powers, Florence Trefethen and Marcie Theriault. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 59 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Cary Lectures Committee: Chairman Dana Regillo, James Cowan, Associate Member Georgia Tenney Smith and Donald Gillespie. Photo: Ray Barnes. Cary Lectures The Cary Lecture Committee presented four programs that ran the gamut of education, musical entertainment and high adventure. October 22, "Surviving Denali," an adventure film and talk by Lexington's own Jonathan Waterman, author and adventurer. January 7, "Adolescence in the 90's" an educational discourse by Betty Staley, Lexington author and lecturer; jointly sponsored by the Waldorf School. January 25, a double bill, with "Just So Stories" by the Crabgrass Puppet Theatre, and "Dance! Dance! Dance!" by the Okra Dance Company. March 4, a modem jazz presentation with cabaret singer Lisa Thomson in concert with Guy Van Dusen and Billy Novick. The new committee chairman is Dana Regillo taking over for the outgoing Bonnie Meek. The others; Georgia Tenney and Donald Gillespie along with new associate member Jim Cowan. The Cary lectures are free to residents, thanks to the Isaac Harris Educational Fund set up in 1921.. Historical Commission The demolition of buildings in Lexington continued in 1995, but at a slower pace than in 1994, probably because of a slower real estate market. The most notable case was the proposal by Mark Moore to demolish 51 Lowell St. This early farm house was saved by the combined efforts of the commission, Planning Board and private citizens. In another case of cooperation between the commission, the Conservation Commission and Planning Board, a proposed three -house development at 121 Vine St., was reduced to one house. At 254 East St., a house along with a lovely old barn was torn down. Although it was not a farm site, trees on a half -acre lot at 66 Cedar St., along with a turn -of- the - century house, went down. These cases point up the need to update the town's incomplete inventory of sig- nificant buildings. . The commission hopes to bring the inventory up to date so that they may act more effectively to save other significant structures. The inventory consists of seven volumes; copies are available in the library and town offices. Because the commission's responsibili- ties include historic sites and views as well as buildings, it was one of several town boards involved in the redesign of Route 2A at Mass. Ave. The commission works closely with the Building Inspection Department, Historic Districts Commission and the Lexington Historical Society to preserve the town's historical and architectural and assets. Historical Commission: Chairman David Kelland, Marilyn Fenollosa, Alfred Mattes, Tom Taylor and Martin Gilman. Photo: Ray Barnes. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 60 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Human Services Committee Human Services Committee: Seated, Co- Chairmen Donna Hooper and Jolley Anne Weinstock. Standing, Richard Safford, Jeanne Luongo, Rosalyn Gittleman and Human Services Coordinator Steve Baran. Photo: Ray Barnes. Following up on a needs assessment reported in July, the Human Services committee prepared three chief recom- mendations: >To set up a community task force to enhance connections between groups working with youth, such as RePlace, Recreations and Police. > Enhance opportunities for youth to feel connected with the community by plan- ning a drop- center and mentoring inter - generational programs. >Emphasize family- oriented programs of counseling, crisis intervention and stud- ent- parent discussions on stress, sub- stance abuse and violence. Youth services was funded by a $67,800 appropriation, shared by Eliot communi- ty Human Services which held the con- tract during the early part of the year, and then RePlace, which affiliated with Children's Behavioral Health Care, Inc. The town was indebted to Eliot for its innovative use of a drop -in center for youth outreach. RePlace began incorpo- rating aspects of the Eliot approach into its own drop -in center, and initiated new services; outreach to youth prone to smoking habits and substance abuse, plus programs encouraging diversity aware- ness. Developmentally Disabled The town contributed $11,000 towards the salary of a job procurer employed by the Central Middlesex Association for Retarded Citizens. Services for developmentally disabled Lexington clients have increased from 20 people in 1990 to 32 in 1995. Nine resi- dents were placed in competitive employment in 1995. Disabilities Act The Enablement Committee, a subcom- mittee of the Human Services Committee, successfully installed an assistive listening system in Cary Hall in time for Town Meeting. The subcommittee also completed plans for a similar system in the selectmen's meeting room, along with a test phone in the Town Office Building. It continued to provide technical assistance to the town and local businesses to further the goals of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Members active in 1995 included Co- Chairs Robert Harris and Emily Silberberg, Christine Chase, Cari Luterman, Michael Martignetti, Martin Quinlan,Rick Safford and Gary Strong. Human Services Fund This fund uses donations, and the interest from trusts administered by the Trustees of Public Trusts, to assist citizens in emergencies. The sum of $3,259 was spent on behalf of 13 families, with repayments amounting to $395. Several people not in a position to imme- diately repay their loans expressed an interest in volunteering in lieu of cash reimbursement. The Human Services Committee is appointed by the selectmen. Co- chairs Donna M. Hooper and Jolley Anne Weinstock; Julie Fenn, Rosalyn S. Gittleman, Eva S. Glick, Jeanne S. Luongo and Richard W. Safford. Staff to the committee: Stephen Baran, Human Services Coordinator. Veterans' Services In calendar year 1995, expenditures were $22,027, with 75 percent reimbursable by the state. Recipients were three single men, three widows and one married couple. These expenditures were administered by the Human Services Coordinator and approved by the state's commissioner of Veterans Services. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 61 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Historic Districts Commission Members of the Commission are charged with preserving the overall historic and architectural features of buildings within the Historic Districts. They grant or deny applications by prop- erty owners to make exterior changes; paint color, signs, gutters or railings. During the 12 meetings held in 1995, the commission conducted 116 hearings, some of which generated much town - wide thought - provoking discussion. Included in the hearings were 53 infor- mal sessions and 63 formal hearings. Out of the 63, Certificates of Appropriateness were issued for 60 and denied for three. Commercial properties accounted for 29 requests, mostly for new retail signage; 34 requests involved residential projects. Also approved were requests from t Center Committee for benches, Ea Village Community Assoc., for flow barrels, and civic memorial monuments. Historic Districts; Seated, Mark L. DiNapoli, Joanne Gschwendtner, Chairman Stephen M. Politi, Clerk Margot Ruschton, Elisabeth Cotton. Standing, Ellen MacQueen, Walter H. Bergler, Richard L. Bechtel and Clark L. Griffith. Not shown, Walter S. Pierce. Photo: Ray Barnes. he Appointed by the selectmen, the commit - st tee extends its appreciation to the resi- er dents and businesses who share the The commission is responsible for grant- ing Certificates of Appropriateness, Non - Applicability or Hardship, involving exterior architectural changes. As set forth in the enabling laws, hard- ship is considered in cases when, without approval, physical features of a property pose the threat of substantial non - monetary harm to the public or owner. When approving proposed changes, the commission is swom to preserve the economic, social and aesthetic values of the historic districts. The commission, formed in 1956 through an act of the legislature, is the third oldest of its kind in the state. Over the years, the town acted to include four contiguous districts; Battle Green, Hancock - Clarke, Munroe Tavern and East Village. These run approximately from East Lexington along Mass. Ave. to Hastings Park, along Bedford St. to the Fire Station and along Hancock St. to beyond the Hancock - Clarke House. responsibility for preserving the town's exceptional historic districts. Participating guides this year included the long -time, reliable senior guides, Neil Cronin and Ken Smith, ably assisted by last year's guides Larry Liff and Stephen Hart. The commissioners: Chairman Stephen We were fortunate to have the able assis- M. Politi, Walter S. Pierce, Clark L. Griffith; Mark Dinapoli and Richard Bechtel. Associate commissioners; Walter H. Bergler, Jr., Elizabeth B. Cotton, Joann Gschwendtner and Ellen MacQueen. Battle Green Guides Many visitors arrive in Lexington without knowing exactly what they shall see, and with little knowledge of what occurred here in 1775. To help them understand the significance of those past events, volunteer guides greet visitors on the Battle Green and offer background information and the chance to be led on a guided tour of our historic sites. tance of three young newcomers; Ellen Humphrey, Eric Kelley and Steven Davis, who developed into mature and friendly greeters of whom the town can be proud. We need more such people, especially retirees who may be looking to fill some empty hours. All guides are volunteers who establish their own work schedules. Let's hope the 1996 season will produce some enthuisastic new recruits. Larry Whipple, Director of Guides TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 62 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Town Celebrations Committee Patriot's Day Monday April 17 Ringing the Old Belfry Bell at 5:30 AM announced the Reenactment of the Battle of Lexington. This year marked the 25th year the Lexington Minutemen and His Majesty's 10th Regiment of Foot met head -to -head in the recreation of the opening shots of the American Revolution. Picture - perfect weather drew an estimated 15,000 spectators. The Youth Sunrise Parade stepped off at 7:30 AM, led by Chief Marshal Joanna Stavropoulos, High School senior class president, assisted by Aides Nancy Hsiung and Julie Bonner. Division Marshalls were Robin King and Frank Carlow. The parade honored William Terris, former principal of Bridge, Estabrook and Hancock schools. At 8:30 Pat Flynn, chairman of the Town Celebrations Committee (TCC), wel- comed spectators to the 220th anniver- sary of the Battle of Lexington and intro- duced Dawn McKenna, Vice Chairman, as master of ceremonies for the morning events at the Battle Green. Representative Jay Kaufman read the Governor's Proclamation. Selectman Leo P. McSweeney presented Alyssa Rayman -Read and Matthew Renna with the 1995 Youth Recognition awards; high school seniors selected for their academic excellence, community service and athletic achievements. The White Tricorn Hat Award was pre- sented to Lillian MacArthur by Lion's Club President Robert Cullen. The invo- cation and benediction were offered by James Savage, Pastoral Vicar, Saint Bridget's Parish; the national anthem sung by High School Senior Geertrui Spaepen. At 1:OOPM Paul Revere was greeted at the Statue of Captain Parker by the selectmen and Lexington Minutemen. Neil Cronin and committee judged the floats that best depicted the theme for the parade, "A Grateful Nation Remembers." The winners were: Commercial Division, 1st prize Wilson Farm; Civic Division, 1st prize Daughters of the American Revolution; 2nd prize Lexington Elks. Chief Marshall for the parade, Perry Pollins; Chief of Staff Donald Jenkins, Jr.; Aides John Grant, Thomas Driscoll, James Leahy, Richard Perry; Division Marshalls Wade Houston, Gerald Abegg. The event drew an estimated 35,000 spectators. The TCC thanks the many businesses and organizations recruited by the Chamber of Commerce who contributed to the parade's success. Memorial Day Monday May 29 Inclement weather forced the morning parade and Battle Green ceremonies inside, to Cary Memorial Hall. The Chief Marshall was Aurio J. Pierro, and the Master of Ceremonies David Taylor. Invocation by the Rev. Brian Dixon; National Anthem by Cynthia Chanchulo and the High School Band. Address of the Day was offered by Capt. Gardner L. Hayward, Jr., Commander of the Lexington Minutemen. Veteran's Breakfast Tuesday October 11 TCC hosted the third annual breakfast for WWII veterans and their families at the U.S. Air Force Base at Hanscom Field. Master of Ceremonies was Committee Chairman Pat Flynn. Veteran's Day Saturday November 11 This year the TCC ran a full day of activ- ities continuing the Patriot's Day theme, "A Grateful Town Remembers." An expanded parade was dedicated to the town's WWII veterans and was led by Chief Marshall James J. Leahy. The parade included a memorial float with the names of the 51 Lexingtonians who died in WWII. Following the parade there was a special exhibition at the Museum of Our National Heritage, which included films, essays and drawings by Lexington stud- ents and interviews of Lexington veter- ans taped by high school students. The day's festivities were capped by an evening stage show at the museum, with Master of Ceremonies Brian Bishop, and music from the war era. The town appropriated $12,506 for the committee's work. The committee: Chairman Pat Flynn, Vice Chairman Dawn McKenna, Co- Secretaries David Taylor and Robert Shuster, Eric Carlson, Jean Coates, John Graham, Paul Jenkins, Sondra Lucente. Honorary members: Marion Snow and William Fitzgerald. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 63 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Cable Advisory Committee Coverage of local events on cable has increased, the committee noted, but a lack of volunteers to help with produc- tion is limiting further coverage. The committee continued to grapple with re- regulation of rates and program tiering. While some types of subscriber complaints with cable service have declined, others persist. The current license, held by Cablevision, expires in 1996. Meantime, the committee assists in managing the town's growing informa- tion handling network in cooperation with the schools and town administra- tion. Additional safety, communications and utilitarian services should be avail- able through cable. Some 65 percent of the town's homes and over 500 locations within town buildings are now hooked into cable. The committee is appointed by the selectmen. Jane Gharibian is chairman, along with Julian Bussgang, John Cunha, Stephen Ellis, Theodore Mairson, Martha Stanton, Julie Longcope and William Lucas. New members: Robert Warshawer, David Buczkowski, Marguerite Bateson, David Kantor and David Becker, interim appointee. Technical consultants: Byron Blanchard and Paul Nesbeda. Advisors are former members Sara Schoman and Caleb Warner. The license negotiating team: Ellis, Warner, Lucas, Bussgang and Gharibian. Youth Commission: Top row, Chairman Nancy Barter, Steve Cole, Eric Kelly, Scott Perry, Chris Kelly, Matt Moore, Bobby Nasson. Middle, Jen O'Connor, Kristen Silva, Ceyiam Ayasli, Katie Schmalz, Becky Busa, Donna Ryan, Lauren Stevens. Bottom, Heather Flett, Sarah Schleim, Emily Blumsack, Amy Porter and Emily Sterzin. 1995 projects included: start of a LYC `island" with engraved stones near the football field, the adopt a grand- parent program involving the three senior centers, serving dinners Thanksgiving Day at the Senior Center, holiday and Valentine Day parties with seniors and fund - raising activities. Photo: Ray Barnes. Cable Advisory Committee: From left, David Kanter, Robert Warshawer, Stephen Ellis, Chairman Jane Gharibian, Caleb Warner, Martha Stanton, David Buczkowski and David Becker. Photo: Ray Barnes. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 64 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Report of the Legal Counsel 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, 1995 to December 31, 1995. The report is divided into the sec- tions required by the By -Laws. (a)AII actions by or against the Town which were pending January 1, 1995. 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. Richard Hamilton et al vs. Joyce A. Miller et als, Land Court No. 122701. Appeal from an order of conditions issued by the Conservation Commission. Elena Massimilla vs. Zoning Board of Appeals et als, Land Court No. 123 -774. Appeal from a decision of the Board of Appeals upholding the denial of a build- ing permit. Town of Lexington vs. Heirs of Jessie Bullock, Land Court No. 82829. Petition to foreclose tax lien. Town of Lexington vs. Briggs Associates, Inc. et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 90 -3507. Action for damages arising from the continued leaking of the high school field house roof. Eldorado Transportation Corp. vs. Town of Lexington et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 90 -7624. Action challenging the award of a bid. David Bakst — Brewsters, Inc. — ... and 3 additional plaintiffs vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board Nos. 192133, 191351.... Petitions for abate- ment of 1991 real estate taxes. Christina Gelev Wilson et al vs. The Town of Lexington et als, Land Court No. 156555. Complaint to quit title. Richard Hamilton et al vs. Anne R. Scigliano et als, Land Court No. 178752. Appeal from a decision of the Board of Appeals upholding decision of the Building Commissioner that a lot is not buildable. Peter Van Daam et al vs. Town of Lexington et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 92 -6230. Action for declara- tory judgment to determine whether a social security number is necessary as a condition of employment by the Town. John H. Shea, Trustee vs. Jacquelyn R. Smith et als, Land Court No. 41427. Petition for contempt in connection with a land registration matter and to clarify the status of the frontage of plaintiffs lot. Jaime Vazquez vs. Town of Lexington et al, Plymouth Superior Court No. 93 -342. Suit for damages by an employee of a contractor alleging negli- gence in the directing of traffic. Charles Anthony Construction Company, Inc. vs. D.E.R., Inc. et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 93 -1840. Suit by subcontractor against general contractor for payment for labor and materials expended on town project. Bernard J. Rothmel et als vs. Zoning Board of Appeals et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 93 -4189. Appeal from decision of the Board of Appeals modifying the grant of a special permit. Margaret Adams vs. Town of Lexington et al, District Court of Quincy No. 93CV1347. Suit for damages alleg- edly sustained by a fall on a town side- walk. Joel A. Adler — Praveen IC Amar — ... and 3 additional plaintiffs vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board Nos. F2086797, X270398.... Petitions for abatement of 1993 real estate taxes. In the Matter of the Lexington Housing Authority, Department of Environmental Protection, Docket Nos. 94-007 and 94 -008. Appeal from Department of Environmental Protection decision allowing the proposed construc- tion of two houses by LexHab. Mrs. Janet Dube et als vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 93 -7511. Suit alleging anti —trust and other violations arising out of the sale by the Town of grave boxes and burial vaults. Cumberland Farms. Inc. vs. Town of Lexington, United States Bankruptcy Court No. 92111305. Suit to determine amount and legality of real estate taxes assessed to plaintiff. Town of Lexington vs. Smith —Grove Construction Company, Inc. et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 94 -0944. Suit for damages arising out of a school construction contract. Douglas E. Yeo, et als vs. Town of Lexington et als, United States District Court No. 94- 10811. Suit to force the publication of certain ads in the Lexington High School newspaper and yearbook. Andrea Franklin vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 94- 2492F. Suit for damages alleg- edly sustained by a fall on a school play- ground. Nancy Gold et al vs. Conservation Commission et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 94 -3925. Appeal from an order of conditions issued by the Conservation Commission. Thomas M. Cahill et al vs. Joyce A. Miller et als, Middlesex Superior Court No.94CV03652. Appeal from decision of the Conservation Commission denying permission to build a house on a lot. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 65 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Report of the Legal Counsel (continued) Frances R. Frankenburg et al vs. Board of Appeals, Land Court No. 212044. Appeal from a decision of the Board of Appeals granting a variance to an abutter to permit the construction of a concrete retaining wall. George Ostrow vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 94-4782. Suit for damages to an automobile alleg- edly incurred as a result of failure to place warning devices in a roadway under construction. Kevin P. Devereaux vs. Francis W.K. Smith et als, Land Court No. 212209. Appeal from a decision of the Board of Appeals upholding decision of the Building Commissioner that a lot is not buildable. Apostolos E. Germeles vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 94 -7180. Suit for damages allegedly sustained by a fall on the high school track. D. Joyce Altman — Joel A. Adler — ... and 19 additional plaintiffs vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board Nos. X272277, F219962.... Petitions for abatement of 1994 real estate taxes. (b)AII actions brought by or against the Town during 1995: Colonial Development Corp. vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 95 -2068. Action for damages alleg- edly caused by the failure to maintain an adequate drainage system. Sally A. Neale vs. Superintendent of Schools, District Court of Concord No. 9547SC0496. Suit to recover sums paid for medical expenses incurred by a student injured on school property. Marion Angoff vs. Lexington School Committee, et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 95 -0746. Suit for damages allegedly caused by failure of various school officials to honor an agreement reached with the plaintiff at the time of her resignation from her teaching posi- tion. Joanna Roberts vs. Robert Renna et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 95 -4074. Suit for damages by former LABB Collaborative employee alleging wrong- ful termination. Richard Tringale et al vs. Town of Lexington Board of Appeals, Middlesex Superior Court No. 95 -5283. Appeal from a decision of the Board of Appeals upholding decision of the Building Commissioner that two lots are not build- able. Vladimir Zeylikman et al vs. Christopher Casey, Concord District Court No. 95 -47 -0323. Appeal from decision finding that a dog owned by the plaintiff is a nuisance by reason of vicious disposition. Joel A. Adler — Cumberland Farms, Inc. — ... and 6 additional plaintiffs vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board Nos. 224968, 226030.... Petitions for abatement of 1995 real estate taxes. (c)AII actions settled or disposed of during 1995: David Bakst — Brewsters, Inc. — ... and 3 additional plaintiffs vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board Nos. 192133, 191351.... Petitions for abate- ment of 1991 real estate taxes. Cases withdrawn. Richard Hamilton et al vs. Anne R. Scigliano et als, Land Court No. 178752. Appeal from a decision of the Board of Appeals upholding decision of the Building Commissioner that a lot is not buildable. Decision for the Town. Peter Van Daam et al vs. Town of Lexington et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 92 -6230. Action for declara- tory judgment to determine whether a social security number is necessary as a condition of employment by the Town. Case dismissed. Jaime Vazquez vs. Town of Lexington et al, Plymouth Superior Court No. 93 -342. Suit for damages by an employee of a contractor alleging negli- gence in the directing of traffic. Case settled. Charles Anthony Construction Company, Inc. vs. D.E.R., Inc. et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 93 -1840. Suit by subcontractor against general contractor for payment for labor and materials expended on town project. Case settled and dismissed. Margaret Adams vs. Town of Lexington et al, District Court of Quincy No. 93CV1347. Suit for damages alleg- edly sustained by a fall on a town side- walk. Case dismissed. Joel A. Adler — Praveen K. Amar — ... and 3 additional plaintiffs vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board Nos. F2086797, X270398.... Petitions for abatement of 1993 real estate taxes. Cases settled or withdrawn. In the Matter of the Lexington Housing Authority, Department of Environmental Protection, Docket Nos. 94-007 and 94-008. Appeal from Department of Environmental Protection decision allowing the proposed construc- tion of two houses by LexHab. Case settled. Cumberland Farms. Inc. v. Town of Lexington, United States Bankruptcy Court No. 92 -41305. Suit to determine amount and legality of real estate taxes assessed to plaintiff. Case dismissed. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 66 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Legal Counsel (continued) Andrea Franklin vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 94- 2492F. Suit for damages alleg- edly sustained by a fall on a school play- ground. Case dismissed. Nancy Gold et al vs. Conservation Commission et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 94 -3925. Appeal from an order of conditions issued by the Conservation Commission. Case dis- missed. Thomas M. Cahill et al vs. Joyce A. Miller et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 94CV03652. Appeal from decision of the Conservation Commission denying permission to build a house on a lot. Case dismissed. D. Joyce Altman — Joel A. Adler — ... and 19 additional plaintiffs vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board Nos. X272277, F219962.... Petitions for abatement of 1994 real estate taxes. Twenty cases settled, withdrawn or tried. Sally A. Neale vs. Superintendant of Schools, District Court of Concord No. 9547SC0496. Suit to recover sums paid for medical expenses incurred by a student injured on school property. Decision for the Town. Vladimir Zeylikman et al vs. Christopher Casey, Concord District Court No. 95-47 -0323. Appeal from decision finding that a dog owned by the plaintiff is a nuisance by reason of vicious disposition. Decision for the Town. Joel A. Adler — Cumberland Farms, Inc. — ... and 6 additional plaintiffs vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board Nos. 224968, 226030.... Petitions for abatement of 1995 real estate taxes. Four cases settled, withdrawn or tried. Respectfully submitted, Norman P. Cohen, Town Counsel Trustees of Public Trusts Trustees of Public Trusts: David G. Williams, Thomas Taylor, Clerk Sheryl Mason, Chairman Alan Fields. The Moderator appoints the trustees. Photo: Joyce Fearnside. The Trustees of Public Trusts, estab- lished in 1910, are responsible for the administration, investments and income disbursement of 51 trusts bequeathed or donated to the town for specific public purposes. These purposes cluster around six dis- tinct areas which mirror the donors' interests and wishes; i.e., All Purpose, Beautification, Celebration, Human Services, Recognition and Scholarship. In addition, the trustees are responsible for the perpetual care funds held sepa- rately for Munroe and Westview Cemeteries. The oldest trust was estab- lished in 1873, the latest this year. The responsibilities of the trustees con- tinued to expand in 1995. Six additonal trusts were established or tranferred to the trustees. The Sevag Yazijian Memorial Scholarship Fund was estab- lished by the family of Sevag Yazijian, a remarkably gifted and caring Lexington High School student who died suddenly in 1994. The Crocker Family Memorial Scholarship Fund was transferred to the trustees by the high school. This fund, honoring an entire family killed in 1973 in a private plane crash, was established by donations raised initially by friends and students at Bridge School to launch an air search for the missing plane. The Charles Lyman Weld Fund was rees- tablished as a scholarship fund; the prin- cipal was used as seed money when the Lexington Education Foundation was started in 1989. Additionally, the Lexington Outlook Club, after careful consideration, trans- ferred to the trustees their three scholar- ship funds; specifically the Bessie and Gabriel Baker Scholarship Fund, the Lexington Outlook Club Scholarship Fund and the Maxine F. Warnecke Scholarship Fund. The Lexington Outlook Club will contin- ue to choose the recipients of the scholar- ships and present the scholarships; the trustees will manage the endowments and insure that the Trust's terms are met. The Club, founded in 1902, is the oldest women's organization in Lexington and, since its inception has had, as part of its mission, funding scholarships for women. The trustees are pleased with the decision by the Lexington Outlook Club and applaud their generosity, fore- sight, success in managing the trusts and in accomplishing their mission. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 67 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Trustees of Public Trusts (continued) Specifics on these trusts can be found Trustees of Public Trusts with checks below. made out in the name to which the dona- The 51 trusts collectively represent the love the donors and individuals being honored had for Lexington and its citi- zens and their goal to contribute to the town's betterment. The funds disbursed honor the donors, the town, and those recognized long after a trust is estab- lished. Knowing that a trust is in perpetu- ity, will be managed by the Town at no cost to the trust, and that gifts will be used locally and that donations are tax deductible is most satisfying to donors. The total value of the 51 trusts as of June 30, 1995 was $955,889, the total value of the cemetery trusts was $1,553,268. During 1995 the trustees responded to a number of requests by distributing the following amounts to specific areas of need: Beautification: $3,214 Human Services: $1,815 Scholarship: $7,625 Perpetual Care: $101,208 Lexington Education Foundation Grants: $74,240 The rate of philanthropy in this country is increasing due to the fact that wealth is being acquired by and spread to a genera- tion of socially conscious individuals who realize that they should and can make a difference. Donations to com- munity foundations such as the Trustees of Public Trusts can be advantagous, practical and a valuable alternative to private foundations. For example there are administrative advantages, tax advan- tages, continuity, local involvement, administrative perpetuity combined with the fact that funds can be targeted to specific, local purpose. Any person or organization may create a trust with a gift of $5000 or more. The trustees welcome inquiries and will offer every assistance necessary. Additions may be made to any trust at any time. Any tax deductible donation of cash or appeciated securities should be sent to the Selectmen's office at Town Hall c/o tion is to be applied. A brief description of each trust follows, the principal balance, income balance and disbursements if any. "Principal Balance" refers to the original gift and additions plus accumulated capital gains. "Income Balance" refers to unspent inter- est and dividends. "Disbursements" (if any) are the monies disbursed this fiscal year. Alan S. Fields, Chairman David G. Williams Thomas G. Taylor ALL PURPOSE 1994-1995 George. L. Gilmore Fund - Established 1950, 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 the fund may be applied, then the princi- pal of the fund may be applied by a vote of the Town meeting. Principal balance: $19,261 Income balance: $44,782 BEAUTIFICATION Everet M. Mulliken Fund - Established 1948, the income shall be used under the supervision of town authorities, for the care of Hastings Park in Lexington. Principal balance: $6,925 Income balance: $12,097 Geneva M. Brown Fund - Established 1947, the income is to be used for improving and beautifying the common and the triangular parcel in front of the Masonic Temple. Principal balance: $3,553 Income balance: $7,824 Orin W. Fiske - Battle Green Fund - Established 1899, income of this trust is to be used for the maintenance of the Battle Green and the monuments erected thereon. Principal balance: $542 Income balance: $167 Lexington Nature Trust Fund - Established 1992, the income and if necessary the principal, is to be used by the Town of Lexington Conservation Commission for the acquisition, promo- tion and management of its properties. Principal balance: $12,380 Income balance: $2,968 Hayes Fountain Fund - Established 1895, the income is to be used for the perpetual care of the fountain and the grounds around it. Disbursements: $300 Principal balance: $1,117 Income balance: $989 Colonial Cemetery Fund - The income provides for repairs and upkeep at the cemetery. Disbursements: $950 Principal balance: $2,181 Income balance: $615 Jack Eddison Blossom Fund - Established 1993, three - fourths of the annual net income to be used to help preserve the character and green spaces of Lexington and its Bikeway, through maintenance, new projects and the plant- ing of flowers and trees. Principal balance: $31,517 Income balance: $1,556 Frederick L. Emery Fund - Established 1936, 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 beautify- ing the public streets, ways and places in said Town, preference to be given to objectives in the order stated. Disbursements: $280 Principal balance: $5,299 Income balance: $287 Charles E. French Colonial Cemetery Fund - Established 1905, 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. Principal balance: $4,347 Income balance: $2,794 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 68 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Trustees of Public Trusts (continued) Teresa and Roberta Lee Fitness Nature Path - Established 1990, the income and, if necessary, the principal, shall be used by the Town of Lexington Recreation Committee for grading, plant- ing, beautifying and maintaining the Fitness Nature Path. Principal balance: $14,935 Income balance: $9,734 Gordon / Souza Juniper Hill Fund - Established 1993, three - fourths of the annual net income shall be used to help preserve the character of Juniper Hill Conservation Land; such income to be spent for plantings, signs, maintenance work and land acquisistion. Principal balance: $12,590 Income balance: $856 George O. Smith Fund - Established 1903, the income thereof to be expended by the Field and Garden Club in setting out and keeping in order shade and orna- mental trees and shrubs in the streets and highways in said town, or the beautifying of unsightly places in the highways. Disbursements: $110 Principal balance: $2,122 Income balance: $115 Lexington Community Playground - Established 1991, the income, and, if necessary, the principal, are to be used by the Town of Lexington Recreation Committee for repairing and maintaining the Lexington Community Playground. Principal balance: $5,528 Income balance: $719 Edith C. Redman Trust - Established 1928, the income only to be used and applied for the care and maintenance of the Lexington Common; known as the "Battle Green ". Principal balance: $561 Income balance: $694 George W. Taylor Tree Fund - Established 1931, the income is to be expended for the care, purchase and pres- ervation of trees for the adornment of the town. Principal balance: $4,441 Income balance: $4,412 George W. Taylor Flag Fund - Established 1931, the income to be used for the care, preservation and replace- ment of the flagpole on the Battle Green, or for the purchase of new flags; any balance of income to be used for the care of Lexington Common. Disbursements: $374 Principal balance: $2,179 Income balance: $1,121 Albert Ball Tenney Memorial Fund - Established 1950, the income is to be used to illuminate the Minuteman Statue nightly. Disbursements: $1,200 Principal balance: $9,611 Income balance: $904 William Tower Memorial Park Fund - Established 1913, the income to be applied by the town each year for the care, maintenance and improvements of Tower Park. Principal balance: $14,992 Income balance: $46,528 CELEBRATION American Legion Celebrations Fund - Established 1982, three - fourths of the annual net income of this fund is to be used towards defraying the town's cost for the Patriots' Day, Memorial Day and Veterans' Day celebrations: Principal balance: $5,461 Income balance: $1,754 Leroy S. Brown Fund - Established 1940, the income is to be used towards the expense of an appropriate and digni- fied celebration of the anniversary of the Battle of Lexington. Principal balance: $5,486 Income balance: $4,499 HUMAN SERVICES Beals Fund - Established 1891, 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. Principal balance: $2,214 Income balance: $1,967 Bridge Charitable Fund - Established 1880, the income of the trust fund shall be annually distributed among the deserving poor of the town without dis- tinction of sex or religion. Principal balance: $32,058 Income balance: $9,467 Friends of the Lexington Council on Aging, Inc. - Established 1992. Income, when requested, shall be used to provide programs and services for older adults in Lexington. Principal may be used for programs and services but also may be used for capital improvements to the Senior Center. Principal balance: $108,734 Income balance $3,058 Jonas Gammell Trust - Established 1873, 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 fur- nished them, and shall tend to promote their health and comfort. Principal balance: $549 Income balance: $357 Harriet R. Gilmore Fund - Established 1892, the income is to be expended for the benefit of poor people in Lexington. Principal balance: $587 Income balance: $1,110 Elizabeth Bridge Gerry Fund - Established 1885, the income from said trust fund shall be distributed to the deserving poor of Lexington without dis- tinction of sex or religion. Principal balance: $2,164 Income balance: $1,202 Lexington Human Services Fund - Established 1990, to be funded by trans- fers from other funds administered by the Trustees as well as private contributions, to provide funds for the Human Services Committee to help individuals in need. Disbursements: $1,815 Principal balance: $5,867 Income balance: $389 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 69 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Trustees of Public Trusts (continued) RECOGNITION Jacquelyn R. Smith Memorial Internship Fund - Established 1993, three - fourths of the annual net income is to be used to help professionals gain valuable experience and explore career options in local government. Principal balance: $33,266 Income balance: $1,087 Lexington Education Foundation - Established 1989, the fund is to be used to promote innovative approaches to enhance excellence in education by funding projects in creative program development, innovative materials and instructional resources. Disbursements: $86,128 Principal balance: $3,254 Income balance: $24,092 Paul Foley Leadership Fund - Established 1990, this award shall be made periodically to a member of the administration, faculty, staff, or a volunt- er in the Lexington Public School System to recognize and reward his /her outstand- ing leadership in facilitating a team approach to meeting the educational needs of students, individually or as a group. Principal balance: $2,354 Income balance: $149 SCHOLARSHIP Charles E. French Medal Fund - Established 1905, the income is to be used annually to purchase silver medals (or scholarship) to be distributed to pupils in the senior high school for the best scholarship. Disbursements: $200 Principal balance: $2,988 Income balance: $447 Anne E. Borghesani Memorial Prize - Established 1990, three - fourths of the annual net income is to be awarded to a woman in the senior class of Lexington High School who has demonstrated a commitment to the community. Disbursements: $500 Principal balance: $12,052 Income balance: $188 Sangwook Alm Memorial Scholarship Fund - Established 1992, three - fourths of the annual net income will be awarded to a Lexington High School senior whose life encompasses a joyful display of zest, a respect for all, a striving for excellence and service towards others. Disbursements: $500 Principal balance: $10,002 Income balance: $88 Hallie C. Blake Fund - Established 1920, the income is to be expended annu- ally in cash prizes to two seniors (a boy and a girl) of Lexington High School, who by example and influence have shown the highest qualities of leadership, conduct and character and who possess in the largest measure the good will of the student body. Disbursements: $300 Principal balance: $5,307 Income balance: $271 Bettie Clarke Scholarship Fund - Established 1993, three - fourths of the annual net income to be awarded to a Lexington senior at Lexington High School or Minuteman Regional Vocational Tech, who joyously, intelli- gently and creatively participates in community public service, and has shown a respect for all points of view. Disbursements: $400 Principal balance: $7,974 Income balance: $211 Charles Lyman Weld Fund - Established 1946, the entire fund, both principal and income are available upon a vote of the town, for educational pur- poses, a chapel at Westview Cemetery or scholarships. Principal balance: $10,029 Income balance: $282 Richard Isenberg Scholarship Fund - Established 1986, three - fourths of the annual net income of this fund is to be awarded annually to a member of the junior or senior class of Lexington High School who has demonstrated excellence in sports writing. Disbursements: $500 Principal balance: $9,580 Income balance: $141 Harrington Memorial Fund - To the Lexington School Committee for schol- arships for needy children. Disbursements: $2,000 Principal balance: $47,964 Income balance: $4,719 Millerd Chandler Crocker Family Scholarship - Established 1973; This scholarship will not be awarded until the principal balance reaches $5000; when three fourths of the annual net income will be awarded to a Lexington High School senior, preferably who graduated from Bridge School, has financial need, loves family and is involved in communi- ty and school activities. Principal balance: $2,761 Mary and August Schumacher Trust Fund - Established 1988, three - fourths of the income is to be used annually to fund two scholarships, of equal value, to seniors at Lexington High School who have been accepted at an accredited college, have worked diligently on aca- demic studies while perhaps not being in the top 10 percent of the class and who need funds to obtain a college education. Disbursements: $1,400 Principal balance: $34,430 Income balance: $1,87 June Denk Fund - Established 1994, three - fourths of the annual net income shall be used to award a scholarship and book selected by the Principal of Lexington High School to a graduating senior who may have voluntered in the Student Library or made extensive use of the Student Library. Disbursements: $225 Principal balance: $6,299 Income balance: $36 Dorothea Schmidt -Penta Memorial Scholarship Fund - Established 1980; this scholarhip will not be awarded until the principal balance reaches $5000, at which point three - fourths of the income will be awarded to a Lexington High School senior planning to enter the field of health service. Principal balance: $3,048 Income balance: $86 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 70 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Trustees of Public Trusts (continued) Elsa W. Regestein Award Fund - Established 1933 by Marcia Dane; the income to be expended for awards to a member of the senior class of the Lexington High School who has done the school work conscientiously and credit- ably and who, in the judgement of the faculty, deserves public commendation for carrying on at the same time either in or out of school, a worthwhile activity or employment which has not been given other recognition. Principal balance: $1,077 Income balance: $500 Lexington Outlook Club Scholarship Fund - Established 1902, three - fourths of the annual net income is to be awarded to college -bound women in the senior class of Lexington High School. Principal balance: $12,326 Income balance: $1,000 Lexington Outlook Club / Maxine Francis Warnecke Scholarship Fund - Established 1986, three - fourths of the annual net income is to be awarded to women in the senior calss of Lexington High School who are going to junior college or college, who need for financial assistance and who have made a choice of a career in medicine or science. Principal balance: $178,566 Income balance: $10,000 F. Foster Sherburne and Tenney Sherburne Fund - Established 1956, the net income shall be awarded annually to assist in the education of such deserving young men or women domiciled in said Town of Lexington. Disbursements: $1,600 Principal balance: 26,554 Income balance: $1,645 Ellen A. Stone Fund - Established 1890, the accrued interest is to be paid to the school committee who are to employ it in aiding needy and deserving young women of Lexington in obtaining a higher education. Principal balance: $2,151 Income balance: $949 Lexington Outlook Club / Bessie and 300 Union Planters Cp, NV 8,025 Gabriel Baker Scholarship Fund - 400 Health Care Prop. Invest. 12,800 Established 1989, three - fourths of the 50 American Intemat'l Grp. 5,700 annual net income is to be awarded to women in the senior class of Lexington High School who are going to college. Principal balance: $8,572 Sevag Yazijian Memorial Scholarship Fund - Established 1995, three - fourths of the annual net income is to be awarded to a Lexington High School senior plan- ning to become a physician, who has demonstrated consistent academic improvement and possessed aspects of Sevag's easy going personality, is dedi- cated to family, friends and community, and evidences a desire to see others happy, and evidences pride in an ethnic heritage. Principal balance: $4,950 Robert P. Clapp Fund - -The income to be used to provide two prizes for pupils of Lexington High School, one for excel- lence in speaking and the other for excel- lence in composition. Principal balance $1,051.05 Income balance $402.91 Pooled Endowment Account for 51 Funds All balances as of 06130195 Principal securities and cash Shares Company Amount 200 Coca Cola Company $12,750 200 Warner Lambert Co 17,275 200 Chrysler Corp 9,575 400 Singer Company NV 10,300 468 Mattel Inc. 12,285 200 Motorola Inc. 13,425 400 Ericsson LM Telephone 8,000 200 General Electric Co. 11,275 375 Thermo Electron Corp 15,094 300 Fedl Paper Board Inc 10,613 150 Georgia Pacific Corp. 12,975 200 Boatmens Bancshares 7,050 100 Atlantic Richfield Co. 10,975 100 Texaco 6,563 300 Citicorp 17,363 200 First Union Corp. 9,050 200 Integra Financial Corp. 9,725 115 ATT Corporation 6,095 1,000 Fed'I Home Loan Mtg Corp PFD 7.90% 26,250 150,000 U.S. Treasury Notes 5.125% 02/28/98 147,188 50,000 Fed'I Nat'l Mtg Assn 7.6% 01/10/97 51,172 100,000 Fed'I Nat'l Mtg Assn. 7.0% 08/12/02 100,063 117,250 Fidelity Institutional U.S. Government 117,250 CD: Cambridgeport Savngs Bank 7,036 CD: Cambridgeport Savngs Bank 5,165 CD: Cambridgeport Savngs Bank 105,891 Income securities and cash 112,336 Fidelity Institutional U.S. Govt $112,336 100,000 U.S. Treasury Notes 4.25% 07/31/95 98,797 TOTAL INCOME $211,133 TOTALMARKET VALUE OF ACCT $998,063 Munroe Cemetery Fund Perpetual Care Fund Principal securities and cash Market Value 50,000 U.S. Treasury Notes 5.125% 02/28/98 $49,063 50,000 Federal Home Loan Banks 4.50% 09/25/95 49,844 50,000 Federal National Mtg Assn. 7.6% 01/10/97 51,172 2,776.56 Fidelity Institutional U.S. Government 2,777 TOTAL PRINCIPAL $152,855 Income securities and cash 114,659 Fidelity Institutional U.S. Government $114,660 TOTAL INCOME $114,660 TOTAL MARKET VALUE OF ACCOUNT $267,515 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 71 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Trustees of Public Trusts (continued) Westview Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund Disbursements $103,708 Principal securities and cash 100 Shares Bankamerica Corp $5,262 300 Shares Baybanks Inc 23,775 400 Shares Citicorp 23,150 400 Shares Comerica Inc 12,850 300 Shares First Union Corp 13,575 100 Shares Morgan J.P. & Co. $7,013 400 Shares State St Boston 14,750 200 Shares Suntrust Banks Inc 11,650 500 Shares Union Planters 13,375 800 Shares American Genl Corp 27,000 300 Shares American International Grp 34,200 100 Shares Ameritech Corp 4,400 2,000 Fedl Home Loan Mort C< PFD 7.9% 52,500 50,000 U.S. Treasury Bond 11.50% 11/15/95 51,032 125,000 U.S. Treasury Notes 6.0% 10/15/99 125,118 100,000 U.S. Treasury Notes 5.125% 02/28/98 98,125 50,000 Fedl Home Loan Banks 4.500% 09/25/95 49,844 100,000 Fedl Nad Mort Arms 7.600% 01/10/97 102,344 150,000 Fedl Home Loan Banks 7.00% 08/12/02 150,095 100,000 Ford Motor Credit Co 8.0% 01/15/99 N/C 104,728 5,000 Hocking Valley Railway Co 4.5% 07/01/99 1st Cons Mtg 4,687 50,000 GTE Corp DEB 8.85% 03/01/98 53,099 127,855.290 Fidelity Institutional U.S. Gov. 127,855 TOTAL PRINCIPAL $1,110,426 Income Securities and cash 205,327.030 Fidelity Institutional U.S. Gov. 205,327 TOTAL INCOME $205,327 TOTAL MARKET VALUE OF ACCOUNT $1,315,753 Appropriation Committee The Appropriation Committee has three tasks: to advise Town Meeting on fiscal articles in the Town Warrant, to act on requests for transfers from the Reserve Fund and in general to counsel the town in fiscal matters. On June 15, 1995, the committee author- ized the following transfers from the Reserve Fund: Fire Dept. personnel, $80,000 Fire Dept. expenses, $36,000 Police Dept. personnel, $25,000 School expenses, $100,000 However, the committee noted that some transfer requests appear to be submitted yearly, and could better be included in the annual budget, also that the Reserve Fund should be used only for emergencies rather than as budget supplements. At Town Meeting, the committee: Supported the major appropriation articles and the bundling of items to be put to an override vote; Appropriation Committee: From left Roger Borghesani, Chairman Paul Lapointe, Lauri Peck, Marilyn Mairson, Vice Chairman Mary Miley, Ron Cowell, Jane Pagett, Comptroller John Ryan, Robert Leone. Absent, Mary Hastings. Photo: Ray Barnes. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 72 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Appropriation Committee (continued) Did not support making a portion of the DPW personnel article dependent upon the passage of an override vote; Did not support the article to seek grants to buy alternate fuel transit vehicles; Went on record as opposed to an additional appropriation for the youth services program for RePlace. In the area of general fiscal counsel, the committee made several recommenda- tions. One, the town should consider adopting the following guidelines: Encourage managerial innovation, Allocate costs fully; Balance current and future needs; Encourage fair allocation of municipal government costs; Link payments to service costs for effi- ciency and fairness. The committee believes that financial decisions consistent with these guidelines will advance the goals of achieving fiscal accountability to citizens by all town offices, and help maintain a stable fiscal environment. In addition, the committee thought that information presented to Town Meeting and finance committees should be accompanied by more analyses, and that long term budgeting rather than incre- mental adjustments from prior years would enhance the process. Furthermore, the committee recommend- ed the town establish a "structural balance" between recurring revenues and expenditures, rather than relying on the "free cash" account- the surplus or deficit at the end of the fiscal year. Rather than using for operations any surplus from unspent appropriations, the committee recommended that free cash be used to finance capital items or new initiatives. Committee Agenda for 1996: The committee will offer assistance to the Steering Committee for Lexington 2000 in its quest to frame strategic choices facing the town; also, continue to collaborate with the schools, town staff and other boards. The committee is grateful to Financial Officer John Ryan for his able counsel during the year. The nine members for FY96, appointed by the Moderator for overlapping 3 -year terms, were Chairman Paul Lapointe, Vice Chairman Christina Coughlin, Roger Borghesani, Robert Leone, Marilyn Mairson, Mary Miley, Richard Neumeier, Jane Pagett and Laurie Smith Peck. New members as of July 1, 1995; Mary Hastings and Ronald Colwell, replacing Christina Coughlin and Richard Neumeier, the latter having filled the remaining year of Catherine Abbott's term. Paul Lapointe continues as chair- man, with Mary Miley vice chairman for the FY97 budget process. Capital Expenditures Committee For Town Meeting, the Capital Expend- itures Committee (CEC) presented a 10- year $36,000,000 capital spending plan. It was developed as a guide to help departments and Town Meeting under- stand the implications and realize the importance of capital funding. The next step will be when the Building Finance Committee presents its report on the Archetype Associates' facilities study. At the 1995 Town Meeting, the CEC supported all capital projects presented. However, it expressed deep concern over the small amount being spent on schools and street resurfacing. Capital expen- ditures cannot be deferred without long- term consequences. The CEC also told Town Meeting that it planned to encourage communications between the committees and departments concerned with capital articles, to contin- ue developing long -term capital planning and to take an in -depth look at the enter - prisefunds' capital spending and their effect on fees. CEC has five members, appointed by the moderator to serve overlapping, three - year terms , running from July 1 through June 30. Capital Expenditures Committee: Vice Chairman Ron Grammont, Clerk Chan Touart and David Miler. Not shown, Chairman Karen Dooks and Nick Cannalonga. Miller was appointed to the committee by the Moderator in 1995. Photo: Ray Barnes. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 73 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Capital Expenditures (continued) Serving during the 1995 Town Meeting were: Chairman Nicolas Cannalonga, Vice Chairman Paul Hamburger, Secretary Ronald Grammont, Gloria Holland and Karen Dooks. The commitee beginning July 1: Chairman Dooks, Grammont, Secretary C.N Touart, Cannalonga and newcomer David Miller. Revenue Officer FY95 FY94 Payroll 144,904 151,943 Expenses 12,627 12,342 Personnel Full Time 6 6 The Revenue Officer is the town's tax collector and treasurer. As collector, she is responsible for billing and collecting all real estate and personal property taxes, vehicle excise taxes, water /sewer charges, alarm and inspection fees and miscellaneous town bills. As treasurer, she receives and disburses all town funds, maintains bank accounts, invests cash, borrows for capital pro- jects, administers the debt and admin- isters, with the Town Mananger, employee benefits. Collections All told, over 100,000 bills were mailed out. Timely issuance is a key factor in maintaining cash flow to maximize interest income and avoid borrowing. Real estate taxes totaled $49,813,382, including collection of prior year taxes. Payment plans were arranged for the majority of outstanding accounts; the remaining were subjected to tax liens. The volume of requests for lien certifi- cates increased dramatically, as lower interest rates prompted a record number of mortgage refinancings and home sales. Revenue Officer (continued) Motor vehicle excise bills are prepared based on information provided by the Registry of Motor Vehicles. Revenue from this source in FY 95 was $2,018,494. Excise bills outstanding after 60 days are turned over to a Deputy Collector; non- payment can lead to loss of license or registration. Water /sewer accounts are billed twice a year, on a staggered basis, to residents in three different sections of town. This schedule enhances cash flow and gives the Water Department more time to respond to residents questions. Collections Assistant Lalitha Mani left the office in August to move to Michigan. Lexington resident Matthew Allen, who had interned in the office, took Mani's place. Treasury Investment income rose dramatically, to $722,128 in FY95, from $192,836 in FY94. Investment income is a product of three factors; cash availability, interest rates and investment options and decisions. Cash availability was up significantly due to improved billing schedules, increased collection efforts and concen- tration of cash into fewer bank accounts. Interest rates nearly doubled compared to the prior year. Investment options remained limited for Massachusetts municipalities. However, the wisdom of conservative investment options was confirmed by the unsettling investment losses of such communities as Orange County CA. Lexington's invest- ment options are limited to CD's, Treasuries and other Federal agency instruments, and the State Treasurer's Investment Pool. In March, the town issued $4,480,000 in long term debt at a true interest cost of 4.88 percent, for 10 years. The money was for capital projects approved by Town Meeting in 1994: the dispatch center, opening of Hastings School, a new ambulance and DPW equipment. The town also borrowed for highway projects to be repaid by the state. Maureen G. Valente, Revenue Officer The town's new Assessor is Janet Vacon, who took over the office in March. She was pleased to report that commercial & industrial values rose in 1995, for the first time in 11 years. Photo: Stephen Weld Conant. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 74 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Board of Assessors FY95 FY94 Payroll $172,517 $139,941 Expenses $3,788 $3,922 Personnel 5 4 The Assessor's Office discovers, lists, and values taxable properties. Activities center on maintaining a database to determine and defend property values, develop tax rate options, and compute taxes. The office serves the public by sharing property data with owners and sellers. Janet Vacon, new Town Assessor, has fourteen years of experience in property tax assessment. Her primary goal is the ongoing task of increasing assessment equity. Emphasis will be on enhancements to the assessment system, verification of data through inspections, and interaction with property owners. Fiscal Year 1996 Recapitulation Amount to be raised Appropriations Total Town Meeting Appropriation $75,812,953.00 Other amounts to be raised 8,758 Debt and interest charges 95,485.00 Final court judgements 55,185.00 Previous years' total overlay deficits 18,320.00 Total cherry sheet offsets 1,094,152.00 Snow & ice deficit Ch.44 Sec. 31D 66,443.00 Total $1,329,585.00 State & County cherry sheet charges $954,220.00 Allowance for abatements $605,242.95 Total amount to be raised $78,702,000.95 Estimated receipts & other revenue sources The Assessor's Office revalued all properties. All reval- uation work was done by assessing personnel. In all, Estimated receipts - State 11,348 properties, both real and personal, were valued Cherry sheet estimated receipts and certified by the Commissioner of the Massachusetts Cherry sheet overestimates Department of Revenue. Total Members of Board of Assessors, appointed by the Town Manager: Chairman William Jackson, Robert N. Foster, and Sarah F. Robinson, provide policy direction and guidance to the full time staff. Janet L. Vacon, Town Assessor Assessments for Fiscal 1996 Property Class Parcels Assessed Value Single Family 8,758 $2,681,040,000 Condominiums 760 140,695,000 Two Family 193 47,867,000 Three Family 12 3,472,000 Multi -Unit 13 49,634,000 Land 642 28,795,000 Misc. Residential 44 17,310,000 Commercial 421 304,143,000 Industrial 40 76,259,000 Agricultural (61A) 3 86,000 Recreational (6113) 8 2,695,000 Mixed Use, Res /Com 20 10,159,000 Personal Prop/Utilities 434 46,710,800 Total 11,348 $3,408,865,800 Estimated receipts - Local 5,525,156.00 326.00 $5,525,482.00 Local receipts not allocated 5,864,784.00 Enterprise Funds 12,669,764.00 Total $18,534,548.00 Revenue sources appropriated for particular purposes Free cash 230,000.00 Other available funds 540,002.00 Total $770,002.00 Revenue appropriated specifically to reduce tax rate Free cash 686,186.00 Total $686,186.00 Total estimated receipts & other revenue $25,516,218.00 Summary of total amount to be raised & total receipts Total amount to be raised $78,702,000.95 Total receipts $25,516,218.00 Net amount to be raised (Tax Levy) $53,185,782.95 Tax Levy and Tax Rates: Fiscal Year 1966 Class Levy % Levy $ Valuation Rate Residential 78.36 41,678,230.98 2,975,007,040 14.01 Open Space 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 Commercial 15.50 8,245,934.37 310,888,960 26.52 Industrial 3.80 2,022,673.01 76,259,000 26.52 Personal Property 2.33 1,238,944.58 46,710,800 26.52 Total 100.00 53,185,782.94 3,408,865,800 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 75 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Retirement Board Calendar 1995 was an exceptional year in both the equity and bond markets. The increase in value of both the equity and fixed income segments of our portfo- lio further strengthened the system's rela- tive standing. The board continued to review the port- folio and make adjustments to maintain a diversified portfolio. The annualized rate of return for the Retirement System was in excess of 27 percent. The total return in fixed income was slightly over 20 percent and about 35 percent for the equities. That gave us a total return for the port- folio of nearly 28 percent. For the 10 year period ending December 31, the Retirement fund earned an average of 10.43 percent, ranking it in the first quartile of the 107 retirement systems in the state. Total pension allowances paid out during the year were $3,171,191. The state's Public Employee Retirement Administration examined the town's retirement system in 1995. Barbara Glynn, who served as Administrator to the board for nine years, departed at the end of the year to assume another professional opportunity. We extend to her our grateful thanks. Robert Cunha, Chairman John J. Ryan Robert M. Gary Contributary Retirement System: 12/31/95 Cash & Equivalents $401,847 Fixed Income Securities Govt. & Agency Securities 14,089,466 Corporate Bonds 3,532,536 Total Fixed Income $17,622,002 Equities Mutual Funds: Magellan Fund 5,343,724 Fidelity Fund 6,881,879 Cap.Apprec. Fund 4,764,713 Contrafund 5,364,497 Value Fund 3,969,727 Total Equities $26,324,540 Total Assets $44,348,389 Retirement Board: Standing, Chairman Robert W. Cuhna and Comptroller John J. Ryan; seated, Robert M. Gary, Barbara Glynn. Photo, Bob Morrison. Comptroller FY95 FY94 Payroll 271,168 262,551 Expenses 126,940 118,098 Data Processing Payroll 51,125 51,090 Expenses 47,873 50,465 The Comptroller's Office began a preview of two major issues in 1995. 1. The Government Accounting Standards Board is in the process of draft- ing a new accounting standard that will require government entities, including towns, to perform actuarial valuations to quantify their postretirement medical liabilities, and develop appropriate expense data. This new standard will have a major effect on virtually all governmental enti- ties. The ultimate cost of a retiree plan will not change, but the timing and recog- nition of the cost will be significantly effected. 2. The Securities and Exchange Commission (Rule 15c2 -12) covering primary and secondary market disclosure will impose a new burden on this office. Primary disclosure for new bond issues: little change from present formats. But secondary disclosure will become an annual exercise. This is a major new requirement, extending over the life of the bond issue. Parties to the initial offering, usually the issuer and the underwriter, must provide ongong secondary market disclosure and information which is material to the security being offered. Each of these issues is extremely complex and will take on a life of its own and committing a significant amount of time in order to comply with the direc- tives as they currently exist. John J. Ryan, Chief Financial Officer TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 76 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Combined Balance Sheet: June 30, 1995 General Special Capital Enterprise Treasurer Long Term Fund Revenue Projects Funds Trusts Debt Total Assets Cash and Investments: Cash Temporary Investments Other Investments Total Property Taxes Receivable: $9,744,934 $463,628 $0 $1,061,303 $2,605,250 $9,744,934 $463,628 $0 $1,061,303 $2,605,250 $13,875,115 0 0 $13,875,115 Fiscal 1996 25,019,313 25,019,313 Current Year's Levy 456,015 456,015 Prior Year's Levies & Deferred 245,756 245,756 Total $25,721,084 $25,721,084 Other Receivables & Tax Titles: Motor Vehicle Excise User Charges & Liens Special Assessment- Current Special Assessment -Long Term Departmentals Tax Titles Due from Other Governments Other Prepaid Expenses Total $282,736 $282,736 2,767,779 2,767,779 1,230 1,230 259,257 259,257 365,368 365,368 609,090 609,090 3,058,078 3,058,078 20,755 1,401,268 1,422,023 0 $1,538,436 $0 $0 $5,825,857 $1,401,268 Due from other Funds ($3,983,818) $1,388,455 $1,669,640 $599,470 $326,451 Property and Equipment - Net 42,326,897 Amount to be Provided For: Repayment of Long Term Obligations Retirement of Bonds Repayment of Grant & Bond $0 $8,765,561 $198 42,326,897 0 18,024,000 18,024,000 Anticipation Notes 888,000 888,000 Total $0 $888,000 $0 $0 $0 $18,024,000 $18,912,000 Total Assets $33,020,636 $2,740,083 $1,669,640 $49,813,527 $4,332,969 $18,024,000 $109,600,855 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 77 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Combined Balance Sheet, June 30, 1995 General Special Capital Enterprise Treasurer Long Term Fund Revenue Projects Funds Trusts Debt Total Liabilities & Fund Balances Liabilities: $34,022,620 $34,022,620 Warrants Payable $687,423 $320,594 $8,782 $272,659 $355,689 $1,645,147 Accrued Expenses 30,314 30,314 Accrued Payroll 80,368 80,368 Reserved for Abatements 356,918 2,544,297 356,918 Deferred Revenues 26,654,146 26,654,146 Deposits for other Liabilities 33,190 48,230 1,432,983 1,514,403 Due to other Funds 123,109 0 Bond and Grant Anticipation (66,442) (66,442) Notes Payable 888,000 $1,660,858 $41,952,672 $2,544,297 888,000 Bonds Payable 7,509,652 18,024,000 25,533 652 Total Liabilities $27,812,045 $1,208,594 $8,782 $7,860,855 $1,788,672 $18,024,000 $56,702,948 Fund Balances: Contributed Capital $34,022,620 $34,022,620 Retained Earnings 6,546,765 6,546,765 Retained Earnings Appropriated 0 Fund Balances: Unreserved 3,703,472 1,430,450 2,544,297 7,678,219 Reserved for Expenditures 916,186 916,186 Reserved for Encumbrances 532,266 101,039 1,660,858 1,383,287 3,677,450 Reserve for Future Year Tax Le 123,109 123,109 Snow & Ice Deficit (66,442) (66,442) Total Fund Balances $5,208,591 $1,531,489 $1,660,858 $41,952,672 $2,544,297 $0 $52,897,907 Total Liabilities and Fund Balances $33,020,636 $2,740,083 $1,669,640 $49,813,527 $4,332,969 $18,024,000 $109,600,855 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 78 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Comptroller Schedule of Appropriations, June 30, 1995 Note: Beginning in FY95, each department's "Expense" line item includes Life & Medical insurance. In previous years, these were part of the "Insurance" account. 1995 Carry Total 1996 Account Budget Transfer Expended Forward Expended Balance Budget Selectmen Personal Services $31,890 $4,813 $36,694 $0 $36,694 $9 $48,231 Expenses 54,091 (2,116) 49,567 2,329 51,896 79 57,014 Town Manager Personal Services 238,361 2,045 240,111 0 240,111 295 237,687 Expenses 40,046 (25,430) 13,090 1,590 14,680 (64) 33,967 Temp Help & OT 50,000 (6,713) 42,847 0 42,847 440 50,000 Clerical Pool 17,860 (2,646) 14,469 0 14,469 745 18,926 Police & Fire Medical 35,430 22,569 39,630 18,369 57,999 0 35,430 Out of State Travel 5,000 1,220 6,219 0 6,219 1 5,000 Professional Services 35,000 5,397 36,795 0 36,795 3,602 35,000 Director of Guides 1,500 0 1,500 0 1,500 0 1,500 Tuition & Training 40,000 (1,946) 32,520 3,960 36,480 1,574 40,000 Travel in State 15,000 (5,397) 7,419 0 7,419 2,184 15,000 Salary Adjustments 115,656 (112,667) 0 0 0 2,989 245,916 Appropriation Committee " Expenses 735 0 690 0 690 45 735 Reserve Fund Expenses 250,000 (241,000) 0 0 0 9,000 250,000 Finance Personal Services 569,503 18,908 577,057 0 577,057 11,354 612,638 Expenses 258,055 (61,930) 190,591 3,179 193,770 2,355 250,471 Law Legal Fees 205,000 0 205,000 0 205,000 0 205,000 Town Clerk Personal Services 112,999 13,383 125,494 0 125,494 888 122,082 Expenses 8,432 (5,794) 2,452 136 2,588 50 14,020 Election P.S. 38,936 11,530 50,625 0 50,625 (159) 28,000 Election Exp. 19,325 0 17,539 1,238 18,777 548 15,624 Registration Personal Services 1,825 0 1,825 0 1,825 0 1,825 Expenses 23,954 (11,530) 8,261 2,218 10,479 1,945 23,956 Conservation Commission Personal Services 57,698 1,107 58,803 0 58,803 2 59,029 Expenses 15,561 (9,073) 6,488 0 6,488 0 13,586 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 79 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Comptroller Schedule of Appropriations, June 30, 1995 (continued) TOWN OF LDaNGTON Page 80 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 1995 Carry Total 1996 Account Budget Transfer Expended Forward Expended Balance Budget Planning Board Personal Services 118,076 2,960 121,016 0 121,016 20 120,403 Expenses 20,171 (13,563) 6,608 0 6,608 0 18,909 Board of Appeals Personal Services 26,196 935 27,131 0 27,131 0 27,234 Expenses 3,212 (2,476) 729 0 729 7 3,042 Public Works Personal Services 2,469,572 17,425 2,502,957 0 2,502,957 (15,960) 2,629,790 Expenses 3,842,031 (312,678) 3,437,069 86,762 3,523,831 5,522 3,921,857 Art. 9 of 94 650,000 0 648,087 0 648,087 1,913 Town Reports Expenses 4,800 0 4,800 0 4,800 0 4,800 Police Personal Services 2,530,414 4,399 2,518,118 0 2,518,118 16,695 2,686,552 Expenses 515,475 (248,257) 254,936 5,111 260,047 7,171 515,801 Fire Personal Services 2,523,742 76,406 2,599,891 0 2,599,891 257 2,492,808 Expenses 457,926 (269,740) 159,463 27,140 186,603 1,583 449,580 ' Art. 16 of 93 85,000 0 0 84,995 84,995 5 Dispatch Personal Services 240,814 23,200 263,936 0 263,936 78 263,698 Expenses 37,874 (22,874) 10,110 4,096 14,206 794 47,712 Building & Zoning Officer Personal Services 163,097 15,756 178,851 0 178,851 2 182,858 Expenses 25,864 (21,330) 4,381 0 4,381 153 25,795 Dog Officer Personal Services 26,526 630 27,140 0 27,140 16 27,244 Expenses 11,376 (2,446) 2,012 5,000 7,012 1,918 11,325 School Pers. Svcs. & Exp. 34,983,877 (2,507,586) 32,411,274 65,017 32,476,291 0 37,320,579 Vocational 612,806 0 612,806 0 612,806 0 620,850 Board of Health Personal Services 96,925 9 87,597 0 87,597 9,337 94,882 Expenses 35,854 (12,840) 19,202 0 19,202 3,812 25,047 Rabies Clinic 0 300 0 0 0 300 Visiting Nurse 7,500 0 942 0 942 6,558 7,500 Council on Aging Personal Services $86,999 $22,140 $92,622 $0 $92,622 $16,517 $92,146 Expenses 127,829 (20,808) 99,610 5,000 104,610 2,411 122,202 TOWN OF LDaNGTON Page 80 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 I Comptroller Schedule of Appropriations, June 30, 1995 (continued) 1995 Carry Total 1996 Account Budget Transfer Expended Forward Expended Balance Budget Human Services Replace 67,800 0 67,800 0 67,800 0 32,800 Veterans P.S. 20,206 1,361 21,559 0 21,559 8 20,487 Veterans Exp. 35,825 (5,370) 18,502 0 18,502 11,953 35,030 Develop. Disabled 10,457 0 10,457 0 10,457 0 11,000 Lexpress Personal Services 37,335 5,604 42,938 0 42,938 1 42,978 Expenses 229,897 (36,022) 152,349 918 153,267 40,608 183,972 Misc. Boards & Comm. 6,075 0 4,643 1,000 5,643 432 6,075 Library Personal Services 972,513 0 945,043 0 945,043 27,470 985,295 Expenses 322,981 (98,545) 215,046 0 215,046 9,390 299,765 Historical Commission Personal Services 3,120 1,420 4,500 0 4,500 40 3,120 Expenses 400 0 79 0 79 321 400 Public Celebration Expenses 12,506 0 12,454 0 12,454 52 12,506 Debt Service Principal 2,751,000 26 2,764,711 0 2,764,711 (13,685) 3,356,000 Interest 865,102 0 942,388 4,511 946,899 (81,797) 928,902 Pension/Retirement Noncontributory 187,533 (27,533) 123,511 0 123,511 36,489 187,803 Contributory 2,825,960 (723,103) 2,102,857 0 2,102,857 0 2,887,775 Insurance Expenses 689,737 4,870,676 5,326,096 0 5,326,096 234,317 667,811 Unemployment Expenses 75,000 0 30,694 0 30,694 44,306 65,000 Total General Fund $61,059,260 $312,806 $60,642,601 $322,569 $60,965,170 $406,896 $63,859,970 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 81 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Comptroller Schedule of Appropriations, June 30, 1995 (continued) 1995 Carry Total 1996 Account Budget Transfer Expended Forward Expended Balance Budget General Fund Prior Year Town Manager $22,569 $14,825 $12,275 Finance 11,577 9,385 Law Department 1,841 1,840 Town Clerk 400 Registration 8,200 7,356 Conservation Commission 1,828 1,705 Planning Board 1,448 1,448 Public Works 32,562 23,646 Police Department 8,427 8,411 Fire Department 4,335 3,529 Art. 47 of 77 2,019 Art. 37 of 89 1,581 Art. 22 of 91 6,690 2,110 Art. 21 of 90 14,294 346 14,665 Art. 10 of 92 63,746 Public Schools 139,935 43,422 Visiting Nurse 3,797 426 Lexpress 28,542 43 Misc. Boards & Comm. 111 91 General Insurance 16,349 2,318 Art. 9 of 93 218 Art. 20 of 93 119 715 824 Art. 21 of 93 9,611 1,824 Total Prior Year(s) $120,847 $275,238 $135,318 2,019 1,581 4,580 $12,275 9,385 1,840 0 7,356 1,705 1,448 23,646 8,411 3,529 2,019 1,581 6,690 14,665 0 43,422 426 43 91 2,318 0 824 1,824 $8,180 $143,498 $25,119 2,192 1 400 844 123 0 8,916 16 806 0 0 0 (25) 63,746 96,513 3,371 28,499 2D 14,031 218 10 7,787 $252,587 $0 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 82 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Comptroller Schedule of Appropriations, June 30, 1995 (continued) 1995 Carry Total 1996 Account Budget Transfer Expended Forward Expended Balance Budget Enterprise Funds Sewer Personal Services $179,510 $1,378 $146,257 $0 $146,257 $34,631 $179,866 Expenses 4,231,903 4,275 3,941,797 14,694 3,956,491 279,687 4,347,912 Debt Service 563,905 0 998,976 0 998,976 (435,071) 942,499 Art. 20 of 91 417,852 868,337 1,078,763 207,426 1,286,189 0 Art. 24 of 90 1,988 0 0 0 0 1,988 Art. 11 of 93 174,083 0 29,281 144,802 174,083 0 Art. 12 of 93 251,330 55,600 193,223 113,707 306,930 0 Art. 9 of 94 7,500 0 7,500 0 7,500 0 Art. 10 of 94 320,000 0 12,718 307,282 320,000 0 Total Sewer Fund $6,148,071 $929,590 $6,408,515 $787,911 $7,196,426 ($118,765) $5,470,277 Water Personal Services $410,420 $2,329 $409,659 $0 $409,659 $3,090 $411,801 Expenses 2,730,583 (7,694) 2,698,659 2,300 2,700,959 21,930 2,830,486 Debt Service 323,406 0 323,405 0 323,405 1 313,811 Art. 16 of 91 3,202 0 4,520 0 4,520 (1,318) Art. 16 of 90 39 0 0 0 0 20 Art. 11 of 92 7,139 11,559 18,694 0 18,694 4 Art. 8 of 93 518,915 569,924 976,918 111,921 1,088,839 0 Art. 9 of 94 48,500 0 47,609 891 48,500 0 Art. 8 of 94 390,000 0 10,047 379,953 390,000 0 Total Water Fund $4,432,185 $576,118 $4,489,511 $495,065 $4,984,576 $23,727 $3,556,098 Recreation Fund Personal Services $372,901 $3,224 $343,302 $0 $343,302 $32,823 $404,157 Expenses 574,423 11,188 549,039 18,770 567,809 17,802 599,178 Art. 23 of 91 9,335 0 2,125 7,210 9,335 0 Art. 31 of 87 8,300 0 3,577 4,723 8,300 0 Arta 16 of 92 7,158 0 0 7,158 7,158 0 Art. 19 of 92 16,761 0 1,650 15,111 16,761 0 Art. 15 of 93 3,016 11,100 11,248 2,868 14,116 0 Art. 17 of 93 (1,866) 11,348 5,598 3,884 9,482 0 Art. 18 of 93 50,000 0 17,583 32,417 50,000 0 Art. 7 of 94 13,618 26,382 44,171 0 44,171 (4,171) Art. 13 of 94 160,000 0 151,887 8,170 160,057 (57) Total Recreation Fund $1,213,646 $63,242 $1,130,180 $100,311 $1,230,491 $46,397 $1,003,335 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 83 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Statement of Revenues, Expenditures & Fund Balances - Special Revenue June 30, 1995 Balance Transfers/ Balance July 1, 1994 Adjustments Encumbrances Expenditures Revenue June 30, 1995 School Lunch $96,749 $887,907 $794,820 $3,662 Total $96,749 $0 $0 $887,907 $794,820 $3,662 Highway DPW Grant 6/7/82 (80) 80 0 Chapter 637 Acts of 1983 (1,322) 1,322 0 Chapter 811 Acts of 1985 129 (129) 875 0 Chapter 90 contract 33645 7,198 875 470 6,728 Highway Layout 49,690 100 49,690 CH. 90 FY 92 309 309 CH. 90 FY 94 70,406 212,235 282,641 0 CH. 90 FY 95 Youth 716,000 139,216 327,286 249,498 Total $126,331 $929,508 $139,216 $610,397 $0 $306,226 Other Special Revenue Miscellaneous State Grants 0 Spring St/Hayden Ave 80,000 80,000 Hutchinson 875 875 Needy Family 100 100 Traffic imp -N.Lex 5 5 Traffic imp -S.Lex 80,000 80,000 Youth 1,781 1,781 LWV "Vote Today" Flag 66 66 Fitness 1,568 289 1,626 26,419 26,728 540 School Smoke Detection 30 30 Hats II (7,100) 3,000 3,000 (7,100) Nextell Comm. 21,600 21,600 Oklahoma City Relief Fund 1,020 1,020 0 Benches 3,196 7,050 8,860 5,006 Countryside Beautification 137 137 Depot Square Beautification 10,000 10,000 Selectmen Gift Fund 1,000 1,000 Estate Charles Ramsdell 3,000 3,000 N.O.I. Fees/Local Share 10,153 3,150 13,303 Affordable Housing (909) 909 0 Insurance Recovery Police 1,110 11,083 9,727 (246) Suicide Prevention Grant 1,313 1,313 Off Duty Detail- Police (51,803) (216) 501,848 474,098 (79,769) Lexington D.A.R.E. 4,508 4,082 6,654 8,872 2,644 DARE FY 94 9,292 360 9,738 89 3 Gov Alliance D.A.R.E. 2,307 2,348 41 Community Policing 1,431 7,966 6,535 DARE FY 95 130 14,160 24,563 10,273 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 84 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Statement of Revenues, Expenditures & Fund Balances - Special Revenue June 30, 1995 (continued) Balance Transfers/ Balance July 1, 1994 Adjustments Encumbrances Expenditures Revenue June 30, 1995 Off Duty Detail -Fire 4,550 3,047 5,065 6,568 Heart Defib Program 3,017 830 2,187 Insurance Reimb Fire 352 1,029 860 183 TTY Device 11 11 Firefighter Exam 3,251 4,900 1,649 Mass Refeaf SBA 41 9,459 (9,500) Mass Refeaf 2,131 (2,131) Sale of Cemetary Lots 506 62,089 61,583 Off Duty Custodian 2 4,353 6,441 2,090 Insurance Reimb DPW 14,833 14,609 14,528 14,752 Traffic Signs and Fences 6,246 T 6,316 Trees 871 871 Hydrants 19,764 400 20,164 Parking Meter 70,000 209,431 139,431 Parking Permits 30,474 35,490 65,964 Parking Lots 107,296 200,000 99,522 6,818 Town Hall (270) 270 0 Off Duty Detail -DPW 4,399 4,399 MASS Releaf FY 94 (1,995) 1,995 0 MASS Releaf SBA FY 94 (22,971) 180 2,940 29,440 3,349 COA - Social Day Care 29,963 58,995 61,875 32,843 COA - Transportation Grant 395 9,219 7,000 (1,824) Meals on Wheels 7,071 43,461 46,816 10,426 DEA Formula Grant 23,247 21,617 (1,630) Fair Housing 65 65 0 Lexpress Fare/Passes 29,024 33,421 75,895 71,498 MBTA Grant 80,000 80,000 0 Lexington Transit Guide 7,510 8,625 1,115 State Aid to Libraries 42,946 33,879 49,498 58,565 Literacy Grant 9 9 Literacy Grant FY 92 (901) 28,209 30,938 1,828 Updating Reference Grant 1 (1) County Dog Fund 1,020 1,020 Munroe Paving 3,065 3,065 Bikeway 2,249 1,672 2,086 2,663 Cable T.V. 25,000 38,193 25,000 11,807 MFS Mccourt 10,000 9,072 19,072 0 Total $461,743 $10,683 $6,059 $1,273,808 $1,474,667 $667,226 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 85 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Statement of Revenues, Expenditures & Fund Balances - Special Revenue June 30, 1995 (continued) Balance Transfers/ Balance July 1, 1994 Adjustments Encumbrances Expenditures Revenue June 30, 1995 School Special Revenue Off Duty Custodian 18,983 26,129 24,108 16,962 Adult Education 19,171 129,556 154,822 44,437 Bridge School Gift 300 (300) 0 Project Enhance FY 90 306 (306) 0 Comp Health Hum Svc 4,982 (4,982) 0 Project Mainstream FY 90 614 (614) 0 School Imp. Council FY 90 141 141 0 Project Mainstream FY 91 204 (204) 0 Driver Ed 27,345 65,566 67,460 29,239 Lex Special Svcs FY 91 690 (690) 0 Lost Books 16,211 16,211 Athletics 36,815 54,984 43,259 25,090 SAT 1,012 (1,012) 0 Drama Foundation 22,190 28,816 27,089 20,463 Block Simms 2,059 (2,059) 0 Eisenhower Science FY 91 689 (689) 0 Insurance Reimb School 22,311 22,311 Horace Mann 209 (209) 0 Drama 2 (2) 0 Susan Spencer Memorial Fund 497 14 483 Prof Enhance FY 92 29 (29) 0 Project Mainstream FY 92 922 (922) 0 Block/Simms FY 92 151 (151) 0 Eisenhower FY 92 3,600 (3,600) Instructional Mat. FY 92 1,003 1,978 (975) Health Ed Life Skills FY 1,300 (1,300) 0 Lexington Education Found 30,357 72,116 79,554 37,795 Materials Foundation 3,326 (3,326) 0 Lex Summer Camp 1,149 17,799 18,590 1,940 Lex Spec Services 9/92 -8/ (3,022) 3,022 0 Proj Mainstream 9/92 -8/93 218 (218) 0 Block Grant FY 93 (707) 707 0 Drug Free Sch FY 93 2,974 (2,974) 0 Chapter I FY 93 133 (133) 0 Early Child Spec Ed FY 93 (1,175) 1,175 0 Per Pupil Ed FY 93 2,529 (2,529) 0 METCO FY 93 (1,961) 1,961 0 Eisenhower FY 93 1,807 (1,807) 0 Home Sch Partnership 93 (9) 9 0 Diamond Band 396 396 Sch Imp Council 3,605 3,605 0 METCO 89 358 (358) 0 EICA Block 89 53 (53) 0 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 86 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Statement of Revenues, Expenditures & Fund Balances - Special Revenue June 30, 1995 (continued) Balance Transfers/ Balance July 1, 1994 Adjustments Encumbrances Expenditures Revenue June 30, 1995 Special School Revenue (continued) Horace Mann 200 (200) 0 Prof Develop 3,025 3,025 0 Transition FY 90 1,260 (1,260) 0 Desk Top Pub 8,184 (8,184) 0 Ed Tech Grant 3,009 (3,009) 0 Life Earth Science 159 (159) 0 Mid Applic Lab 1,288 (1,288) 0 Summer Lang Low Inc. FY 9 2,044 (2,044) 0 Drama Teach 50 (50) 0 Sch Imp Council 88 2,359 2,359 0 Gov Alliance Drugs 11,830 (11,830) 0 Computer Foundation 230 (230) 0 Sch Imp Council 89 2,058 2,058 0 Comp Tech 90 (4,608) 4,608 0 Mainstream 100 (100) 0 Desk Top Publish 66 (66) 0 Early Child 90 3,681 (3,681) 0 Proj Deep 90 (1,647) 1,647 0 Teach Eisenhower 90 5,266 (5,266) 0 Challenge 22,050 (22,050) 0 Health Fitness Ed (860) 860 0 Summer Language 90 (884) 884 0 METCO FY 94 7/93 -6/94 4,070 14,978 11,740 832 Comp Hlth Hmn Svcs FY 94 20,443 63,445 78,434 35,432 Drug Free Schools 9/93 -8/ (527) (527) Eisenhower 9/93 -8/94 (3,723) 3,827 (7,550) Project Outreach 4/15/94- 6/30/94 1,054 1,054 0 English & Social Stud. Integrated (3,600) 3,600 0 Creat. Conflict Res. Elem (200) 200 0 Creat. Conflict Res. 780 780 0 PAC Parent Training 93/94 440 440 0 Enhanced School Health Sv (18,372) 4,552 30,290 7,366 Tech. in Aircraft 1/1/94- 869 732 137 Teacher of the Year FY 94 7,342 5,711 1,631 Bowman Library 12,177 10,737 3,000 4,440 Early Childhood Enhancement (2,000) 2,898 (4,898) Palms 1,500 1,500 0 CH 19/93-8/94 (42,629) 14,397 59,922 2,896 Lex Spec Svcs 93 -94 29,828 23,335 465 6,958 Clay Observation 94 153 (153) 0 Project Mainstream 93 -94 (4,424) 2,493 (6,917) Early Childhood 93 -94 27,043 5,621 2,650 24,072 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 87 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Statement of Revenues, Expenditures & Fund Balances - Special Revenue June 30, 1995 (continued) School Special Revenue (continued) CH II Block Grant Spec Needs Pot Spec Summer Lang NAECP Early Child 94 Harrinton School Gift Early Childhood 9/94 -8/95 Metco 7/94 -6/95 IEP Training 9/94 -8/95 Mainstream 9/94 -8/95 Lexington Spec. Serv. 9/94 -8/95 Drug Free Schools 7/94 -6/95 Eisenhower 9/94 -8/95 Working Inclusion 9/94 -8/95 CH II Ed Tech 9/94 -8/95 Comprehensive Health Sumner Richards Memorial Chapter 19/94-8/95 Enhanced School Health Perkins Cons & Home Ec. Time & Learning Study Technology Science Lex. Prof. Develop Curriculum Framework Teaching For Understanding Total Special Revenue Fund Total Balance Transfers/ Balance July 1, 1994 Adjustments Encumbrances Expenditures Revenue June 30, 1995 8,428 (252) 252 (800) 800 $311,295 (67,458) $996,117 $872,733 8,216 212 0 0 2,650 (2,650) 3,441 3,491 50 43,637 57,060 13,423 973,409 979,073 5,664 19,600 20,440 840 22,764 26,495 3,731 323,418 329,805 6,387 21,189 21,189 0 6,532 10,040 3,508 11,295 14,000 2,705 12,761 12,907 146 126,210 134,075 7,865 3,730 3,730 46,195 40,278 (5,917) 64,379 48,719 (15,660) 10,132 10,303 171 7,282 9,300 2,018 32,695 33,000 305 12,596 16,002 3,406 7,934 10,736 2,802 700 700 $0 $2,324,581 $2,388,806 $145,275 $5,096,693 $4,658,293 $308,062 $1,285,175 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 88 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Revenues/ Expenditures & Fund Balance, June 30, 1995 Expenditures: Education Public Works Public Safety Pension General Government Culture & Recreation State & County Assessments Health & Human Services Debt Service Other, Net Total Expenditures Other Financing Sources (Uses): Continued Appropriations Proceeds of BANS /GANS /Refundings Repayment of BANS /GANS/Refundings Transfer from Reserve for Abatements Transfer from(to) other Funds Total Other (Uses) Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over Expenditures Fund Balance, Beginning of Year Fund Balance, End of Year $33,024,083 General Fund Types Governmental Special Capital Revenue Projects Fiduciary Expendable Trust Combined Total: Memo Only 1995 Revenue: 6,018,837 407,043 1,321,742 2,093 2,226,368 Property Taxes $49,963,729 2,615,044 173,426 $49,963,729 Intergovernmental 4,361,940 2,687,093 7,269 7,056,302 Motor Vehicle Excise Tax 2,607,587 175,135 4,261,202 2,607,587 Departmental & Other 3,554,388 2,140,485 1,124,938 6,819,811 Interest 722,129 $925,575 85,582 807,711 Special Assessments 60,332 60,332 Total Revenue $61,270,105 $4,827,578 $1,217,789 $67,315,472 Expenditures: Education Public Works Public Safety Pension General Government Culture & Recreation State & County Assessments Health & Human Services Debt Service Other, Net Total Expenditures Other Financing Sources (Uses): Continued Appropriations Proceeds of BANS /GANS /Refundings Repayment of BANS /GANS/Refundings Transfer from Reserve for Abatements Transfer from(to) other Funds Total Other (Uses) Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over Expenditures Fund Balance, Beginning of Year Fund Balance, End of Year $33,024,083 $3,010,344 $1,687,975 3,745,000 6,592,913 639,223 (3,295,000) 6,018,837 407,043 1,321,742 2,093 2,226,368 2,615,044 173,426 1,246,740 1,181,765 62,088 11,187 914,361 886603 (2,916,181) 418,291 175,135 4,261,202 3,707,099 $1,655,163 $302,309 $56,698,761 $4,467,259 $3,009,717 $5,521,222 $37,722,402 7,232,136 7,749,715 2,226,368 4,035,210 1,255,040 914,361 4,854,628 3,707,099 0 $69,696,959 ($135,318) ($135,318) 4,030,847 1,054,000 3,745,000 8,829,847 (3,295,000) (777,000) (4,072,000) 0 (3,516,710) (335,010) 4738323 886603 (2,916,181) ($58,010) $3,745,000 $4,738,323 $5,509,132 $1,655,163 $302,309 $735,283 $434,890 $3,127,645 $3,553,428 $1,229,180 $925,575 $2,109,407 $7,805,299 $5,208,591 $1,531,489 $1,660,858 $2,544,297 $10,932,944 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 89 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Long Term Debt Summary, June 30, 1995 O\ O\ O\ 00 N O O �--4 M N IC X SO V) B O N N CT M N N h v� � C\ It M kq 00 M M \,O V) �O .c N N � � 00 F" N cr N r` N 00 O O N �O t Z W �t N O 0000 W) M N� r- r "t N C\ 0` 00 � N C .� N M M O 00 00 O M M �--i O\C �c 00 00 kn w i° 00 W) .-i N It In O N N I O W)i M 0000 M O�, O O�, M 00 .-.1 ti V� 00 w N � N O � N� O O ff\ N .--i O, M 00 kn M 00 ~ O N Md a, N O O M M N CD M N \ O 00 � D\ N o0 [- N O u" NM ` 000C �vo r- O\ O O O 0T 110 O O C\ "It O O M M N �O N N N N N vn C N O O Vn M 1.0 kn C� N M N [ o0 � -i l v) v) O N \O O� O� w O-4 v 00 O 00 M 00 M M N 00 v) Wn t- N� N '�+ try M O O N W)'t N N 00 O kn 0 0 l- O M M ON N o0 N N O\ 'ct 00 %0 N O O M M �c N Wn 00 .-1 h M M- 'I- O W) � N N%C� .--i �O -i 00 .--i M t` N " \.O 00 O O \10 O Wn N O N 10 N �DD N 0 kn N N C\ r-i N t` N O O O N O 00 00 M 00 00 .-ti M M M d- M O N't O M 00 00 00 to N N 0 r- 00 \ o0 N m W) 00 r- O O - t` � w M N N O %O O�, M 4 00 00 ct' 4 O M W) Wn 00 N O M to 00 � 00 M%C r` r` O N M1.0 (D N N 00 V- It N N %C Nt � O\ 1- 0 wl t kn N N O N to �t --1 00 O� M O M 00 N N E M M A r- N., --i "M 00 "C � M N .b ol O "M N C OM inMt`'IT %0O\h NN 0rnt-W)%0 1O N N O\ r` ,p "t "It O M W) N It A o ON a o U vo W 0 0 w Q H :d > a� :a .4 y a.wc�c�00) 9 (n W 3U)En12 F- O -d Q a. O U O y w O O 4" M w b as T.0 � w :J c w cd co b y y M a Y T O � cqs v� U O cN �O Q O cd _ a w cz N cu TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 90 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Members At Large Margery M. Battin,15 Paul Revere Road Daniel P. Busa, 6 Farm Road Norman P. Cohen, 56 Coolidge Avenue William J. Dailey, Jr., 1 Bushnell Drive Elizabeth B. Eddison, 20 Nickerson Road Bernice H. Fallick, 4 Diehl Road Dan H. Fenn, Jr., 59 Potter Pond Jay R. Kaufman,1 Childs Road Leo P. McSweeney, 84 Shade Street Precinct 1- Term Expires 1998 John P. Breen, 8 Crescent Hill Avenue Jonathan G. Cole, 23 Whipple Road Joseph J. Dini, 16 Sanderson Road Nancy C. Gordon, 10 Fiske Road Barry E. Sampson, 8 Brandon Street Thomas B. Sullivan, 9 South Rindge Ave. James Wilson, 155 Emerson Gardens Rd. Precinct 1- Term Expires 1987 Joel A. Adler, 22 Village Circle Laura L. Boghosian, 4 Russell Road Jean W. Cole, 23 Whipple Road James A. Nicoloro, 4 Winship Road Charles E. Shaw, 219 Lowell Street Joseph J. Volante, 85 Lowell Street Judith L. Zabin, 1 Page Road Precinct 1- Term Expires 1996 Nancy M. Adler, 22 Village Circle James E. Barry, 10 Crescent Hill Avenue John E. Curry, 33 Sanderson Road Marsha S. Goldberg, 49 Sanderson Road Sam V. Nablo, 15 Fiske Road Paul G. Topalian, 46 Circle Road Albert P. Zabin, 1 Page Road Precinct 2 - Term Expires 1998 John T. Cunha, 17 Holland Street Karen A. Dooks, 5 Mohawk Drive Jennifer L. Hartshorn, 28 Locust Street Myla Kabat -Zinn, 58 Oak Street Barry Orenstein, 132 Follen Road 2 - Term Expires 1997 Marian A. O. Cohen, 8 Plymouth Road Heather L. Hartshorn, 28 Locust Avenue Marita B. Hartshorn, 28 Locust Avenue Kristin S. O'Sullivan, 12 Aerial Street Michael J. O'Sullivan, 12 Aerial Street Alan B. Wilson, 33 Oak Street Donald D. Wilson, 36 Fern Street Directory Town Meeting Members Precinct 2 - Term Expires 1996 Robert W. Cunha, 10 Stevens Road Thomas R. Diaz, 10 Tower Road Leonora K. Feeney, 4 Moon Hill Road Paul H. Lapointe, 224 Follen Road Evelyn S. Lees, 29 Tower Road Daniel A. Lucas, 3 Tower Road Christina J. Welch, 41 Locust Avenue Carolyn C. Wilson, 33 Oak Street Precinct 3 - Term Expires 1998 Robert N. Cohen, 10 Grassland Street Bruce Collier, 2 Barberry Road Shirley Rauson Frawley, 68 Potter Pond Paul E. Keane, 17 Woodcliffe Road Marjorie K. Madoff, 27 Normandy Road Marilyn K. Mairson, 29 Lawrence Lane Mary E. Neumeier, 2 Pitcairn Place Precinct 3 - Term Expires 1997 Samuel Berman, 11 Barberry Road Jacqueline B. Davison, 86 Spring Street Carol J. Grodzins, 15 Barberry Road Jeanne K. Krieger, 44 Webster Road Robert Rotberg, 14 Barberry Road Caleb Warner, 546 Concord Avenue Precinct 3 - Term Expires 1996 John P. Carroll, 29 Allen Street Lisa Dini, 302 Marrett Road Ema S. Green, 25 Bridge Street Gloria V. Holland, 38 Webster Road Eric Jay Michelson, 46 Munroe Road Richard L. Neumeier, 2 Pitcairn Place Francis W. K. Smith, 4 Clematis Road Ruth F. Souza, 542 Concord Avenue Precinct 4 - Term Expires 1998 Nyles Nathan Bamert, 142 Worthen Road Nancy M. Cannalonga, 120 Kendall Road Christina E. Coughlin, 17 Outlook Drive John L. Davies, 18 Prospect Hill Road Sandra J. Shaw, 51 Wachusett Drive Ruth S. Thomas, 10 Parker Street Judith J. Uhrig,15 Vine Brook Road Precinct 4 - Term Expires 1997 Nicholas A. Cannalonga, 120 Kendall Road Katherine G. Fricker, 93 Marrett Road Carol B. Hartman, 16 Bloomfield Street Peter C. J. Kelley, 24 Forest Street Frederick L. Merrill, Jr., 22 Downing Road Susan B. Peltz, 8 Jackson Court Michael Wagner, 44 Prospect Hill Road Precinct 4 - Term Expires 1996 Donald A. Chisholm, 166 Lincoln Street Lois J. Coit, 32 Vine Brook Road Ronald W. Colwell, 127 Kendall Road Peter David Enrich, 35 Clarke Street Margaret F. Rawls, 9 Winthrop Road Nicholas Santosuosso, 2 Washington Street Martin K. White, 50 Bloomfield Street Precinct 5 - Term Expires 1998 Howard Cravis, 6 Rogers Road Irene M. Dondley, 22 Leonard Road Andrew J. Friedlich, 22 Young Street Paul E. Hamburger, 18 Cooke Road Sally S. Huebscher, 52 Solomon Pierce Rd. Carol A. Liff, 19 Douglas Road Charles T. Vail, 66 Woburn Street Precinct 5 - Term Expires 1997 Marsha F. Byrnes, 3 Blodgett Road Steven Colangelo, 172 East Emerson Road Ira W. Crowe, 47 Grant Street Margaret C. Nichols, 4 Rumford Road Sam Silverman, 18 Ingleside Road Melinda D. Vinton, 11 Leonard Road Mary Kathryn Wolf, 116 East Emerson Rd. Precinct 5 - Term Expires 1996 William H. Copp, Jr., 5 Solomon Pierce Rd Wallace Cupp, 141 Woburn Street Elaine Dratch, 2 Maureen Road Joseph F. Gilbert, Jr., 231 Woburn Street John Hayward, 358 Woburn Street Ephraim Weiss, 462 Lowell Street David G. Williams, 1433 Mass. Avenue Precinct 6 - Term Expires 1998 Suzanne E. Barry, 159 Burlington Street Florence A. Baturin, 11 Alcott Road Priscilla Diamond, 15 Franklin Road Catherine S. England, 34 Grant Street Joseph L. Faber, 43 Somerset Road Alan J. Lazarus, 22 Woodland Road Dennis M. O'Connor, Jr., 16 Seaborn Place Precinct 6 - Term Expires 1997 Cynthia L. Blumsack, 15 Holmes Road Marjorie M. Daggett, 9 Burroughs Road Edmund C. Grant, 27 Grove Street Jane Pagett, 10 Oakmount Circle Edith Sandy, 353 North Emerson Road Frank Sandy, 353 North Emerson Road Sheldon A. Spector, 26 Suzanne Road TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 91 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Precinct 6 - Term Expires 1996 Michael R. Barry, 159 Burlington Street Jason Berger, 9 Glen Road Marshall J. Derby, 23 Suzanne Road David L. Kaufman, 152 Burlington Street Richard Pagett, 10 Oakmount Circle Ronald B. Pawliczek, 25 Flintlock Road William B. Simmons, 82 North Street Precinct 7 - Term Expires 1998 George A. Burnell, 4 Eaton Road Clark A. Cowen, 104 Fifer Lane Gordon M. Hardy, 52 North Hancock St. Linda Horowitz, 123 Blake Road David G. Miller, 23 Fifer Lane Joyce A. Miller, 23 Fifer Lane Precinct 7 - Term Expires 1997 Marsha E. Baker, 46 Burlington Street Robert G. Coyne, 2 Heritage Drive Alan Garber, 7 Linmoor Terrace Richard T. Howe, 9 Fuller Road Fred H. Martin, 29 Dewey Road Anjan Mukherjee, 40 Winter Street Jeanette P. Webb, 22 Fair Oaks Terrace Precinct 7 - Term Expires 1996 Neal E. Boyle, Jr., 23 Pine Knoll Road Robert M. Farias, 21 Eldred Street Martin Horowitz, 123 Blake Road John E. Taylor, 11 Linmoor Terrace Jacquelyn H. Ward, 15 Robinson Road James C. Wood, Jr., 51 Gleason Road Martha C. Wood, 51 Gleason Road Precinct 8 - Term Expires 1998 Elizabeth J. Bryant, 18 Liberty Avenue Anne E. Frymer, 64 Asbury Street Diana T. Garcia, 3 Gerard Terrace Alan Mayer Levine, 54 Reed Street H. Bigelow Moore, 50 Hancock Street James A. Osten, 8 Revere Street Robert V. Whitman, 5 Hancock Avenue Precinct 8 - Term Expires 1997 Richard H. Battin, 15 Paul Revere Road Susan A. Elberger, 37 Vaille Avenue Steven J. Hurley, 70 Reed Street Donald Jenkins, Jr., 19 Childs Road Paul W. Jenkins, 19 Childs Road Morton G. Kahan, 44 Hancock Street Carolyn H. Tiffany, 109 Reed Street Directory (continued) Precinct 8 - Term Expires 1996 Roger F. Borghesani, 24 Hastings Road Florence E. Connor, 12 Cedar Street Ione D. Garing, 157 Cedar Street Charles Hornig, 75 Reed Street Richard A. Michelson, 54 Asbury Street Jack Sarmanian, 330 Bedford Street Margaret Schwartz, 48 Bellflower Street Precinct 9 - Term Expires 1998 Anthony B. Close, 174 Wood Street Margaret E. Coppe, 12 Barrymead Drive Thomas O. Fenn, 16 Middle Street David J. Harris, 18 Eastern Avenue Frank J. Kava, 60 Shade Street Henry Norman Manz, 14 Ellison Road Richard M. Perry, 16 Ellison Road Precinct 9 - Term Expires 1997 Richard L. Canale, 29 Shade Street Susan R. Cusack, 58 Middle Street Paul E. Mazerall, 32 Roosevelt Road Dawn E. McKenna, 2564 Mass. Avenue Janet M. Perry, 16 Ellison Road Loretta A. Porter, 2318 Mass. Avenue Fred D. Rosenberg, 76 Wood Street Precinct 9 - Term Expires 1996 Alice J. Adler, 10 Nickerson Road Louise V. T. Kava, 60 Shade Street Janice A. Kennedy, 135 Wood Street Isabel H. Mroczkowski, 4 Frances Road James J. Scanlon, 41 Drummer Boy Way Richard Schaye, 7 Jean Road Michael E. Schroeder, 2 Welch Road Town Organization This section lists the elected and appointed town offices, boards and committees. To save duplications, the names of participating members are included within each specific report. Some ad hoc groups, and inactive committee members still on the record books, are not included in this edition. Elected Town Officers Board of Selectmen Moderator Lexington Housing Authority Planning Board School Committee Appointed by the Moderator Appropriation Committee Capital Expenditure Committee Cary Lectures Committee Minuteman Tech Representative Appointed by Selectmen Town Manager Comptroller Town Counsel Executive Clerk Fence Viewers Keeper of the Lockup Registrars of Voters Board of Appeals Representative to MWRA Cable/TV & Comm. Advisory Committee Design Advisory Committee Fair Housing & Human Relations Comm. Hanscom Area Towns Committee Hanscom Field Advisory Committee Historic Districts Commission Human Services Committee Lexington Center Committee Council for the Arts Housing Assistance Board Lighting Options Committee Met. State Hospital Land Task Force Bikeway Advisory Committee Personnel Advisory Board Police Manual Policy Committee Town Celebrations Committee Town Report Committee Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Transportation Advisory Committee Trustees of the Public Trust Appointed by Town Manager with Selectmen's Approval Board of Health Conservation Commission Council on Aging Historical Commission Recreation Committee Youth Commission Appointed by Town Manager Assistant Town Manager Town Clerk Revenue Officer Planning Director Assistant Planner Health Director Director of Public Works Town Engineer Chief of Police Fire Chief & Assistant Fire Chief Animal Control Officer Building Commissioner Electrical Inspector Mechanical/Plumbing Inspector Sealer of Weights/Measures Conservation Administrator Council on Aging Director Recreation Director Director Veterans Services Human Services Coordinator LEXPRESS Coordinator Civil Defense Director Board of Assessors Constables Biosafety Committee MAPC Representative Permanent Building Committee TOWN OF LEXINGTON Page 92 ANNUAL REPORT 1995 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) before each election; times will be published in the local paper. Voting Places: Precinctl: Harrington School Precinct 4: High School Precinct 7: Estabrook School Precinct 2: Bowman School Precinct 5: Cary Memorial Hall Precinct 8: Central Fire Station Precinct 3 Clarke Middle School Precinct 6: Diamond Middle School Precinct 9: Maria Hastings School How to Contact Your Representatives Lexington Gazetteer United States Senators: Edward M. Kennedy (D) Phone: 617 -565 -3170 Room 2400, JFK Federal Building, Boston, MA 02203 Phone 202 - 224 -2742 315 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 John F. Kerry (D) Phone: 617 -565 -8519 1 Bowdoin Square, 10th Floor, Boston, MA 02114 Phone: 202 - 224 -2742 421 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 U. S. Representative, 7th Congressional District: Edward J. Markey (D) Phone: 617 - 396 -2900 Room 101, 5 High Street, Medford, MA 02155 Phone 202 - 225 -2836 2133 Rayburn House Office Bldg, Washington, D.C. 20515 Governor: William F. Weld (R) Phone: 617- 727 -3600 Room 360, State House, Boston, MA 02133 Governor's Executive Council: 3rd Dist: Cynthia Creem (R) Phone 617- 727 -2756 Ext. 3 6th Dist: Dorothy Kelly Gay (D) Phone 617- 727 -2756 Ext. 6 State Senator, 4th Middlesex District: Lexington Precincts 1, 5, 6, 7 Robert A. Havern (D) Phone: 617 - 722 -1432 Room 513, State House, Boston, MA 02133 35 Bartlett Avenue, Arlington, MA 02174 State Senator, 4th Middlesex District: Lexington Precincts 2, 3, 4, 8, 9 Lucile P. Hicks (R) Phone: 617 - 722 -1572 Room 413E, State House, Boston, MA 02133 House of Representatives, 15th Middlesex District: Jay R. Kaufman (D) Phone: 617- 722 -2030 Room 43, State House, Boston, MA 02133 Phone: 617 - 862 -6181; 1 Childs Road, Lexington, MA 02173 e -mail: REP. JAY KAUFMAN @HOUSE. STATE. MA. US Middlesex County Commissioners: Francis X. Flaherty (D), Chairman Edward J. Kennedy (D) Thomas J, Larkin (D) Phone: 617 - 494 -4100; Superior Court House, 3rd Floor 40 Thomdike Street, Cambridge, MA 02141 Settled 1642, incorporated as Town of Lexington 1713 10,650.42 Latitude - 42.26N Longitude - 71.13W 16.64 Population 1995 Census 29,905 1994 30,446 1993 29,538 1992 29,892 1991 29,697 1990 30,225 1989 29,677 1988 29,294 1987 29,361 1985 29,224 1980 29,429 1970 31,886 1960 27,691 1950 17,335 Area of town in acres 10,650.42 Area of town in square miles 16.64 Extreme length in miles 5.80 Extreme width in miles 4.85 Highest elevation, feet above m.s.l. 374 Lowest elevation, feet above m.s.l. 110 Town -owned conservation land, acres 1,123.3 Accepted public streets, miles 125.89 Unaccepted public streets, miles 12.12 Condominium and private drives 4.75 State highways 18.98 Trunk sewers 34.09 Street sewers 122.63 Water mains 156.40 Assessed Valuation Fiscal Year 1996 Residential / Open Space $2,975,007,040 Commercial 310,888,960 Industrial 76,259,000 Total town real estate value $3,362,155,000 Personal Property 46,710,800 Total town, including personal property $3,408,865,800 Tax Rate per $1,000 (Fiscal Year 1996) Residential / Open Space $14.01 Commercial / Industrial 26.52 Personal Property 26.52 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ANNUAL REPORT 1995 Emergency Numbers DIAL 911 for Police • Fire • Ambulance Public Works Emergency: 862 -1618 Emergency Signal on Town Fire Whistle 4444 -Alert Warning, turn on radio/TV for information • 2222 -Final Warning Lexington Town Offices Inspectional Department Housing Authority 861 -0900 Public Works Garage 862 -1618 Animal Control 861 -2740 (Countryside Village) 201 Bedford Street Animal Shelter 861 -2701 Human Services/ 861 -2742 Highway 861 -2759 3:30PM- 4:30PM 861 -2703 Veterans Agent Mechanics 861 -2760 Board of Appeals 861 -2707 LEXPRESS 861 -1210 Park and Tree 861 -2758 Building/Inspection 861 -2711 Library (Main) 862 -2688 Water and Sewer 861 -2757 Conservation 861 -2726 Library (Branch) 862 -2773 Billing 861 -2779 Health Department 861 -2770 Personnel 861 -2777 Purchasing 861 -2721 Board of Selectmen 861 -2708 Planning Board 861 -2745 Recreation 861 -2762 Cemetery Department 861 -2718 Police Department 862 -1212 Retirement 861 -2720 Comptroller's Office 861 -2722 Public Works Administration Tax Collector 861 -2765 Council on Aging 861 -0194 Town Hall 861 -2752 Treasurer's Office 861 -2768 Fire Department Engineering 861 -2731 Town Clerk's Office 861 -2770 Non - Emergency 862 -0272 Town Manager 861 -2776 School Department Administrative Office & Receptionist 861 -2580 Estabrook School 861 -2520 Senior High School 861 -2343 Fiske School 861 -2530 Adult Education 862 -8043 Harrington School 861 -2540 Clarke Middle School 861 -2450 Hastings School 860 -5800 Diamond Middle School 861 -2560 Minuteman Tech. 861 -6500 Bowman School 861 -2500 Community Education 861 -7150 Bridge School 861 -2510 No- School Recorded Message 862 -7581 Holidays for Town Offices, Libraries and Trash Collection New Year's Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, President's Day, Patriots' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Following a holiday, all trash and recycling collections will be one day later that week.