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Home My WebLink About1958-Annual Report ANNUAL REPORT ' OF THE TOWN OFFICERS OF _.] o OJs MCRNh�'C 4 N � 'IH W V t ?4.a 8w ° � m z aA ARIL Ism �4xIMGTO� LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS -4 ti-b". YEAR 1958 Somerville Printing Co,Inc Somerville,Massachusetts 4 ANNUAL REPORTS • TOWN OF LEXINGTON LIST OF ELECTED TOWN OFFICERS s s March, 1958 to MARCH, 1959 LEXINGTON "The Bithplace of American Liberty" Board of Selectmen William E Maloney, Chairman, '60 Population 1955 Census — 22,256 Ruth Morey, '59 Raymond W James, '60 Highest elevation —385 feet above mean sea level Ralph H Tucker, '59 Alan G Adams, '61 Lowest elevation— 110 feet above mean sea level Town Clerk Town Treasurer Settled — 1642 — Cambridge Farms James J Carroll, '59 James J Carroll, '59 Incorporated as a Town — 1713 /1".." Valuation—$62,105,910 00 Collector of Taxes Tax Rate— 1958—$64 50 Ethel U Rich, '59 1M • School Committee Mildred B Marek,Chairman, '60 Gordon E Steele, '59 Dan Fenn, Jr, '61 Area of town in acres . .... ... 10,650.42 Donald T Clark, '59 Sanborn C Brown, '61 Area of town in miles ... .... .... .... 16 64 Extreme length in miles .... .. 5.8 Cemetery Commissioners Extreme width in miles 4.85 George M Hynes, Chairman, '59 Gail W Smith, '61 Harvey T Winlock, '60 Trustees of Public Trusts Public Streets: — (miles) George P Morey, Chairman, '64 *Thomas G Lynah, '60 Accepted .... ... 78 50 *Clarence S Walker, '62 *Resigned,effective March 1, 1959 Private Streets: Unaccepted ... 36.65 Moderator Paper ... .... 14 98 Charles E Ferguson, '59 State Highways 16 23 IP Trunk Line Sewers12 95 Street Sewers . .... 45.59 Constables FWater Mains .... 117 41 William G Dooley, '59 Paul E Furdon, '59 i Planning Board Thomas S Gnndle, Chairman, '63 Wilbur M Jaquith, '59 Levi G Burnell,Jr, '61 Charles T Abbott, '60 Richard H Soule, '62 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 5 a 6 ANNUAL REPORTS r `„_ COMMITTEES AUTHORIZED BY TOWN MEETING VOTE APPOINTED OFFICERS -I • Cary Memorial Library Addition Building Committer Animal Inspector • Authorized March 28, 1955 Dr Carl R 'Benton John M 'Belding, Chairman Robert E Meyer 'Frederick M Gay Lewis L Hoyt Mildred B Marek Assistant Town Clerk and Assistant Town Treasurer Mary R McDonough Appointed by Town Clerk and Town Treasurer Committee on Lectures under wills of Eliza Cary Farnham and Susanna E.Cary Board of Health Executive Health Officer Authorized March 17, 1958 Mark D Lurvey Ruth G Tucker,Chairman Lawrence A Quick Edward L Mears Board of Health Agents Hazel J Murray Thomas Bowdidge (Met State Hospital) Franklin School Addition Building Committee Howard R Carley(Met State Hospital) w F 1 Authorized April 2, 1956 Robert E Siegfried, Chairman Building Inspector I John M Biggs Edward T Martin j a Donald K Irwin Eleanor B Litchfield Stanley E Robbins a Burial Agents Maple Street School Building Committee Douglass Funeral Service Alice M McCarthy Authorized October 5, 1953 Thomas M Montague Louis H Spencer Alfred P Tropeano, Chairman Ralph H Tucker Richard P Cromwell Constable Thornton S Cody Jason A Woodward Charles E Moloy School Sites Committee Director of Civil Defense Authorized April 2, 1956 'Richard M Purinton Roland B Greeley, Chairman Charles T Abbott Ruth Morey Richard R Harding Gordon E Steele Director of Veterans' Benefits and Services Maurice D 'Healy School Street School Building Committee Dog Officers Authorized October 5, 1953 George W Forten E M LaRose Paul K Palmer,Chairman t, Ruth Morey John P Hanrahan Bernice Richter Executive Clerk,Selectmen Hazel J Murray Standing School Building Committee Authorized March 25, 1957 Fence Viewers r Austin W Fisher, Chairman, '60 Rev Harold T Handley John J Garrity Frederick K Johnson, '59 'Robert B Kent, '60 Eleanor P Fox,'59 William G Potter, '61 Field Drivers Alvin W Davis, '60 Jaqueline A Davis, '61 John W Rycroft Benjamin W Day ' TOWN OF LEXINGTON 7 8 ANNUAL REPORTS • Forest Warden APPOINTED BOARDS AND COMMITTEES ►_ Roy A Cook Appropriation Committee Insect Pest Control Norman J Richards,Chairman, '61• 4. Paul E Mazerall Wilfrid L Dwyer, '59 Paul Buckley, '60 Munroe Hamilton, '59 Maurice F Shaughnessy, '60 Lockup Keeper *William C Madden, '59 John H Blaisdell, '61 Donald G Colony, '60 Howard W Patterson, '61 John W Rycroft *A Edward Rowse, Jr, '60 Edward A Palmer, Ex-Officio *Resigned Measurer of Wood and Bark Harold I Wellington Assessors Plumbing Inspector Edward B Cass, Chairman, '61 John B Byrne, Jr William I Burnham, '63 James J Connell, '60 Public Weighers e Harold I Wellington Edward F Skinner Board of Appeals a (Acting Under Building and Zoning Laws) Donald E Nickerson,Chairman, '62 Public Works Superintendent Thomas G Lynah, '59 Walter C Ballard, '61 Richard J Gayer Aiden L Ripley, '60 Lester T Redman, '63 'Resigned, effective January 16, 1959 a • Public Works Assistant Superintendent Board of Appeals—Associate Members John J Carroll J Henry Duffy, '59 Charles H Norris, '59 George W Emery, '59 James A Harding, Jr,'59 Registrars of Voters Malcolm H Clifford, Chairman, '60 Board of Health Jasper A Lane, '59 Charles F Vaughan, '61 Rufus L McQuillan, Chairman, '59 Sealer of Weights and Measures Dr William L Cosgrove, '60 Charles H Cole, '61 Ralph H Chadwick Ivan G Pyle, M D, Consultant Physician Town Accountant Board of Public Welfare Edward A Palmer Harold F Lombard, Chairman, '59 John A Sellars, '59 Howard H Dawes, '59 Town Counsel Robert K Taylor, '59 Paul F Bartel, '59 Harold E Stevens Town Engineer Board of Retirement *Richard J Gayer 111 * Resigned, effective January 16, 1959 P Morey, Chairman, '61 Aruthr Silva, '60 Edward A Palmer, Ex-Officio Veterans'Graves Officer r Maurice D Healy Bridge Charitable Fund Trustees o George P Morey, Chairman, '64 Wire Inspector * Robert K Jeremiah *Thomas G Lynah, '60 *Clarence S Walker, '62 *Resigned, effective March 1, 1959 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 9 10 ANNUAL REPORTS r Capital Expenditures Committee Posture Clinic By-Law'Committee, Authorized March 26, 1955 Agnes F Manning,Chairman Donald Noyes, Chairman, '61 Gertrude A Flynn,Co-Chairman Norman H. Royle, '59 Irving H Mabee, '60 Jean M. Hamacher Dorothy W.Rinaldo • • Rosemary Fitzgerald, '59 Paul K Palmer, '60 Mildred G Coward Mary L Schumacher Justine Hench Natalie R Foster Caroline F Deloury Alida H Aker Evelyn M Walsh Dental Clinic Clare A Burke,Chairman, '59 *John Blackhall Smith, '58 Elizabeth Haroian, '59 Recreation Committee Paul F Poehler, Jr, '59By-Law Committee, Authorized November 19, 1956 *'Resigned Jean D Wanless, Chairman, '59 Paul Hanson, '59 Gardner E Ferguson, '60 Colby E Kelly, '60 *M Lawrence Allen, '61 Fire Commissioners Richard S Sparrow, '61 George C Sheldon, Chairman, '61 *Resigned William P Fitzgerald, '59 Harold'E Roeder, '60 S e Town Celebrations Committee Gammell Legacy Income Trustees By-Law Committee, Authorized March 26, 1956 -I L Bertram P Gustin,Chairman (Actingwith Department of Public Welfare) Doris L Pullen, '60 p *Paul Poehler, Jr, '59 Grace Merriam, '59 Harold 'F Lombard, 59 Bentley S Hutchins, '59 Lincoln P Cole, Jr, '60 • Donald B Cobb, '59 Joseph 0 Rooney, '61 Eleanor B Litchfield, '60 Murray G Dearborn, '61 Historic Districts Commission *Edith B Cheever, '58 Georgia H Williams, '61 Authorized November 19, 1956 *Resigned Charles G Davis, Chairman, '61 Philip B Parsons, '59 E B Worthen, Jr, '63 Floyd J Taylor, '60 *Russell H. Kettell, '63 Dexter A Smith, '62 *Resigned Associates Grace Merriam, '62 *Kendall S Reed, '63 Arnold E Howard, '62 Charles H Cole, '63 *Resigned Memorial Day and Veterans'Day Maurice D Healy George E Foster I Jerome F Garrity Daniel P O'Connor Lawrence E Stone' r • Old Age Assistance Bureau Harold F Lombard,Chairman John A Sellars Robert K Taylor Howard H. Dawes Paul'E Bartel TOWN OF LEXINGTON 11 12 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN MEETING MEMBERS AT LARGE TOWN MEETING MEMBERS ft Harold E Stevens, 209 Fallen Road 19591. PRECINCT TWO Ruth Morey, 90 North Hancock Street .... 1959 Ralph H Tucker, 100 Meriam Street . 1959 TERM 1961 • James J Carroll, 17 Muzzey Street . ... 19591 J Harper Blaisdell, Jr 12 Plymouth Road +• Charles E Ferguson, 1364 Massachusetts Avenue .... 1959 Marjorie K Blaisdell12 Plymouth Road Raymond W James, 66 Blake Road 1960 Winfield S Caouette 1 Stearns Road William E Maloney, 289 Bedford Street . .... ... 1960 George E Foster Alan G Adams, 15 Somerset Road .. 1961 10 Plainfield Street Thomas G Gibian 212 Follen Road Lloyd C Harding . . . . . 50 Tucker Avenue Lewis L Hoyt 30 Locust Avenue TOWN MEETING MEMBERS Rufus L McQuillan .. . . . 35 Tower Road PRECINCT ONE Jason H Woodward 11 Robbins Road Donald K Tucker 24 Swan Lane TERM 1961 Benjamin W White 18 Peacock Farm Road Daniel P Busa . 82 Lowell Street TERM 1960 William L Brown, Jr 472 Lowell Street Wallace B Baylies 64 Taft Avenue James E Luvalle 11 Wheeler Road Nathaniel P Blish150 Pleasant Street William G Nowlin 29 Maple Street Donald R Grant 22 Summit Road Norman J Richards 369 Lowell Street • Allan Green . _ 161 Blossom Street Emile J Vadeboncoeur 35 Brandon Street Daniel J Griffin 16 Watertown Street Robert E Doran 150 East Street William G Kling 60 Taft Avenue Austin W Fisher, Jr 1303 Massachusetts Avenue William R Page 8 Locust Avenue • Nancy D Hudson .. 58 Laconia Street Harold E Roeder . 6 Churchill Lane • Haskell W Reed 72 Lowell Street George C Sheldon 6 Plainfield Street Rosly M Walter 445 Lowell Street John J Sullivan 1 1 16 Massachusetts Avenue TERM 1960 John A Wilson 62 Fern Street Howard G Allison .. ... . 15 Utica Street TERM 1959 William Hammer .... . .... 15 Fiske Road Charles T Abbott 26 Richard Road Franklin C Hudson . 58 Laconia Street James B Bushard . 25 Bowker Street Vincent A McCrossen 627 Massachusetts Avenue Donald T Clark 25 Moon Hill Road Henry F Peabody . .... . 8 Curve Street Frank A Currier, Jr 4 Churchill Lane 1 James Roberts . . .... .... 19 Locke Lane Richard P Cromwell 21 Summit Road Woodrow W Sayre 1377 Massachusetts Avenue Thomas J Donnelly, Jr 16 Smith Avenue David F Toomey . . . 9 Spencer Street George M Hynes 28 Locust Avenue Weiant Wa•then-Dunn . .. ... . 44 Maple Street Vernon C Page 12 Independence Avenue Sidney B Williams . .. 1123 Massachusetts Avenue Aiden Lassell Ripley 52 Follen Road TERM 1959 Gordon E Steele 12 Smith Avenue Alfred S Busa ..... .. 90 Lowell Street William W MacLean 46 Watertown Street Lois W Brown 37 Maple Street Sanborn C Brown 37 Maple Street J Henry Duffy ..... . . . 25 Maple Street TOWN MEETING MEMBERS 1 Anne G Fisher .. 1303 Massachusetts Avenue Roland B Greeley 1359 Massachusetts Avenue PRECINCT THREE William C Madden 955 Massachusetts Avenue TERM 1961 4 Robert W Mann . ... ... . 140 Maple Street Joseph E Belcher 85 Hill Street William F Mason . .. ... 20Maple Street Louis W Bills 73 Hancock Street ., Donald P Noyes 375 Lowell Street 'William I Burnham 30 East Street s Thomas Sullivan 17 Curve Street Leland H Emery 6 Oakland Street Winsor D Jellis 12 Oxford Street Milton F Hodgdon .. • 32 Hancock Street TOWN OF LEXINGTON 13 14 ANNUAL REPORTS • Russell M Little .... 14 Meriam Street TERM 1960 Mildred B Marek .... 43 Somerset Road Arthur T Bernier ... . 18 Hudson Road r A Edward Rowse . . 38 Somerset Road Robert J Clements . . 40 Prospect Hill Road George P Wadsworth 26 Hayes Avenue William F Downe . ... 286 Marren Road F• rederic K Johnson . ... 3 Franklin Road Martin A Gilman 56 'Blomfield Street J S Nason Whitney 41* . . .. 21 Woodland Road Ernest R Hunt47 Farmcrest Avenue d Avenue TERM 1960 Irving H Mabee 25,. 47 Bloomfield Street Charles H Peirce Otis S Brown, Jr ... ... 11 Diana Lane William L Potter 21 Fair Oaks Terrace Ronald D Brown .. .. .. 27 Edgewood Road Burton B Stuart ... 32 Vine Brook Road Murray G Dearborn 16 Stratham Road Robert P Trask, Jr .. 217 Waltham Street Donald M Fifield 25 Adams Street Cyrus Wood 9 Prospect Hill Road George E Graves . . . 33 Adams Street Paul Hanson ... 70 Hill Street TERM 1959 Wilbur M Jaquith 42 Somerset RoadTracy W Ames 2 Highland Avenue Dexter A Smith . . . 55 Hancock Street Carl E Bryant12 Fair Oaks Drive Richard H Soule 16 Hancock Street Levi G Burnell .. .. 25 Outlook Drive Donald E Williamson15 Patriots Drive Charles G Davis . ... 9 Washington Street Harvey F Winlock ... 61 Meriam Street Dan H Fenn, Jr ... . 24 Fair Oaks Drive • Gardner C Ferguson 16 Highland Avenue • TERM 1959 Thomas S Gnndle . 29 Bloomfield Street Charles M Blake 72 Meriam Street Bertram P Gustin . .... 50 Bloomfield Street Woodruff M Brodhead 21 Hayes Avenue Lee E Tarbox . . ...... .. 17 Highland Avenue Lincoln P Cole, Jr16 Hill Street Alfred P Tropeano 25 Vine Brook Road • Howard E Custance . .. .. 8 Oakland Street Frederick D Wells .. 58 Prospect Hill Road Robert W Fawcett 27 Oakland Street Ernest A Giroux . . .. 20 Woodland Road Richard W Maynard 77 Meriam Street Robert C Merriam4 Oakmount Circle Donald E Nickerson 49 Somerset Road TOWN MEETING MEMBERS ii Walter E Sands 57 Meriam Street Felix V Cutler 4 Carley Road PRECINCT FIVE TERM 1961 Howard D Butler . ... 331 Bedford Street Thornton S Cody ... .. 8 North Street TOWN MEETING MEMBERS Eleanor Bradford Litchfield ... 57 Dexter Road George P Morey ... . 90 North Hancock Street PRECINCT FOUR Robert H Packard .... 14 Gleason Road Howard A Patterson . .. . .. 123 Blake Road TERM 1961 Frederick E Tucker ... . 47 Gleason Road Walter G Black 11 Highland Avenue Gabriel Baker .. 2 Linmoor Terrace ` Robert M Coquillette 235 Waltham Street Carl H Bolter 51 North Street Chesley M Dunlap 225 Waltham Street Norman T May 285 Bedford Street I Robert H Holt 11 Bennington Road David A Stuntz 80B Hancock Street Edward T Martin 13 Sherburne Road r Charles E Scribner 7 Highland Avenue TERM 1960 Arthur E Bryson, Jr 41 Fair Oaks Drive David E Acker 49 North Hancock Street Martin Lubin . 463 Concord Avenue Robert G Allen 253 Bedford Street I Is Stephen T Russian 10 Marlboro Road Arthur E Burrell 102 Gleason Road !' Richard W Souza 40 Woodcliffe Road Jdhn A Carrier .... ..... 91 Burlington Street Dorothy B Williams 20 Barberry Road Roy Edward Cook . .. . .. ... 5 Ledgelawn Avenue TOWN OF LEXINGTON 15 16 ANNUAL REPORTS ill ft Ernest W Hazelton 54 Blake Road TERM 1959 William P Fitzgerald ... 65 Liberty Avenue Walter C Ballard 8 Raymond Street Charles E Kitchin 47 Harding Road Winthrop H Bowker. . . . . 2184 Massachusetts Avenue Donald B MacKay 23 Flintlock Road William W Ferguson 6 Belfry Terrace • Christine H Meyer .. . 55 Williams Road George M Fuller. .... 2210 Massachusetts Avenue w Alden F Westerlund ... .... 114 Burlington Street William R Greeley 1948 Massachusetts Avenue Harold T Handley 1888 Massachusetts Avenue TERM 1959 Donald B Hathaway 84 Shade Street Clifford W Birch, Jr . 34 Grove Street Robert C Johnson . . . 60 Wood Street Kenneth F Blodgett 94 Hancock Street Thomas A Napoli 73 Middle Street Edith B Cheever .. ... 268 Bedford Street Donald E Nickerson, Jr. ... .... . . . .. 2198 Massachusetts Avenue Grant B Cole 97 Blake Road Ingeborg N Swenson 145 Spring Street Russell S Davenport . 482 rear Bedford Street Howard H Dawes . . 10 Bernard Street Frederic B Fletcher 74 Burlington Street Donald K Irwin .. .. . . ... 6 Valley Road Thomas H Moon 82 Simonds Road James M West 135 Simonds Road Edwin B Worthen, Jr 35 Dexter Road y, TOWN MEETING MEMBERS PRECINCT SIX TERM 1961 Rio a d H Battin 15 Paul Revere Road Cec,:e E Cooper 191 Lincoln Street Roy A Crosby 180 Lincoln Street Robert H Farwell 24 Balfour Street John E Harvey 1 Constitution Road John F Manley . 53 Forest Street Nathan B Ricker 59 Forest Street Donald J Shaw 6 Barrymeade Drive James C Shaw . . 11 Hamblen Street Francis A Gallagher 151 Spring Street Charles Henry Jackson 40 Clarke Street TERM 1960 I Raymond J Culler 209 Lincoln Street Charles G Esterberg, Jr 10 Barrymeade Drive James F Flynn 3 Minute Man Lane Robert B Kent 84 Middle Street James W Lambie 56 Shade Street William A Oliver 106 School Street Richard M Perry 16 Ellison Road fi Paul W Taylor 5 Forest Court ti Kenneth L Warden, Jr 10 Constitution Road Arnold W Williams 9 Balfour Street Marjorie C L Williams 9 Balfour Street TOWN OF LEXINGTON 17 18 ANNUAL REPORTS a LIST OF JURORS Name and Address Occupation Business Address A AS SUBMITTED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN Alexander Bell Machinist S A Woods Co. OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON, 1958 • 28 Normandy Road 27 Damrell St, South Boston Name and Address Occupation Business Address Ernest T Berglund Inspector Western Electric Co w 5 Tavern Lane 705 Mt Auburn St,Watertown David E Acker Chemical Arthur D Little, Inc 49 North Hancock Street Engineer 35 Acorn Park, Cambridge Clifford W Birch, Jr. Manufacturer Birch Brothers, Inc 34 Grove Street 32 Kent St, Somerville Karl Ablstrand Engineer The Screw Machine Product 140 Grove Street Co, Inc, Waltham Carlton R Bird Manager Beneficial Finance Co 14 Waodcliffe Road 258 Elm St, Somerville William R Ames Wool Broker Neill &Ames 38 Wachusett Drive 200 Summer St, Boston Robert A Bittenbender Prof Eng Arthur D Little, lrc 85 Meriam Street 30 Memorial Drive, Cambridge Henry Anderson Manager Clarke&White, Inc 449 Bedford Street 1083 Commonwealth Ave. Murray D Black Staff Engineer Lincoln Lab, M I T Boston 21 Paul Revere Road Lexington at Oscar LL Anderson Manager Gorin's, Inc, 1019 Common- Alfred E Blanchette Salesman Boston Mutual Life Ins 15 Stimson Avenue wealth Ave, Boston 320 Concord Avenue 278 Elm St, Somerville eS Edward J Andrews Printer Boston Globe Newspaper Co Joseph A Blume Salesman California Oil Co 18 Watertown Street 135 Morrissey Blvd, Dorchester 18 Hamilton Road 214 Harvard Ave, Boston s Gilbert A Arnold Salesman Security Fence Co. Herbert L Bogan Architect& Planner Herbert L Bogan • 1 3 Richard Road 80 Bow St, Arlington 13 Barberry Road 83 Newbury St, Boston Melvin W Arsove Physicist Raytheon Mfg. Co. Martin S Bogan I 33 Barberry Road Wayland g Buyer Inspector 346at St, c & Pacific Tea Co 1 y 9 Paul Revere Road D St, Boston George Austin Foreman Tigor Engineering Co. Kenneth R Bolles Personnel Director SimplexI 143 Concord Avenue Needham 28 Meriam Street y Wire & Cable Co 79 Sidney St, Cambridge Russell E Bailey Accountant Harvard University Carl H Bolter, Jr Clerk Bolter Co. 36 North Hancock Street Cambridge 87 North Hancock Street 15 Milk St, Boston Howard F. Baldwin Superintendent F W Dixon Co William M Bowen Test Engineer Bowen Insurance Office 3 Dock St., Cambridge 22 Munroe Road I 1 Briggs Road g 61 Batterymarch St, Boston Truman F Ball Inspector Western Electric Co Leroy G Brackett Engineer L G Brackett&Co 38 Paul Revere Road 705 Mt Auburn St,Watertown 96 Meriam Street 88 Tremont St., Boston William H JBalsor Salesman N E Millwork Dist, Inc. Richard 0 Bramhall Salesman Interstate Welding Supplies 40 Winthrop Road 60 Hilltop St, Dorchester 17 Gleason Road 101 Binney St, Cambridge Charles A Biandera Designer Stone & Webster Engineering William P Brenchick Johns-Mansville Sales g g 9 Salesman r 44 11 Hastings Road 49 Federal St, Boston 46 Lincoln Street 100 Newbury St, Boston Gilbert G Barclay, Sr. Chem Sales Eng Standard Dyewood Co Edwin R Breslin Ins Salesman Charles A. Breslin Ins. JO 34 Sherburne Road 40 Locust St, Medford 11 Bloomfield Street 56 Main St, Watertown Thomas Barr Inspector Western Electric Co Lawrence F Broderick P 0 Su lit 101 North Hancock Street 705 Mt Auburn St, Watertown 260 Marrett Road Pervisor U S Government I Raymond Beals Chemist Linder&Co, Inc �� 26 Cary Avenue 296 No Beacon St, Brighton Robert R Brunn News Editor Christian Science Pub Society 1 34 Barberry Road 1 Norway St, Boston TOWN OF LEXINGTON 19' 20 ANNUAL REPORTS Name and Address Occupation Business Address Name and Address Occupation Business Address + s Maintenance Avery & Soul Robert G Converse Mfg Rep L C Price Company 4 SpG Bryan 115 Rindge Ave Ext,Camb 40'North Hancock Street 143 Broadway, Cambridge 4 Sprring Street Chemist Dewey&Almy Chemical Co Clinton A Coolidge Manager Boston Mutual Life Ins r Rae E Buck 62 Whittemore Ave,Cambridge 15 Benjamin Road 680 Main St, Waltham 4 Donald Street Pres & Mgr Precision Line, Inc Percy A Coomber Mech Engineer Advance Industries 227auren M Burgess 63 Main St, Maynard 40 Bloomfield Street 640 Memorial Drive, Cambridge Follen Road Melvin Butler Supervisor H P Hood & Sons 34 Colony Road 500 Rutherford Ave, Mercurio Dpnkese Investigator U S Dept of Labor 87 Lincoln Street Providence, R I Charlestown John Davis Construction Crane Engineering Co National Lead Co., Inc 28 Oakmount Circle 56 Elm St, Cambridge Charles V Campbell Scientific Asst Holton St, Winchester 60 Munroe Road p Melvin J Davis Insurance American Mutual Lib. Inc Co Joseph dA Campbell Sales'Representative Universal-Rundle t, Brighton 314 Concord Avenue 142 Berkeley St, Boston 38 Kendall Road lvar175 Chevrolet Motor Division Carleton H Day, Jr Broker Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, D Carlson Sales 38 Normandy Road Fenner & Smith A w 175 Grove Street 300 Needham St — 18 Milk St, Boston Newton Upper Falls John E Carlson Accountant Areo Manufacturing Corp James E Day Real Estate Win S. Couette 36 Vaille Avenue 1710 Mass Ave , Lexington 97 Cedar Street Lawrence w • N E Tel &Tel Co Frank R DeRoeck Chemist James O Welch Co Oscar R Carlson Asst Treas 4 Patterson Road 610 Main St, Cambridge 23 Hayes Avenue 185 Franklin St, Boston P Lawrence DiRusso Television Star Television &Radio 34A Selkirk Downing Roadrter Salesman Wilson &C t 15 Locke Lane 156 Harvard Ave, Allston 131 State St, Boston Wi Warren Bros Roads Co Richard'E Dolbear Electronics Minneapolis Honeywell Co 54 Flam Casey Estimator 274 Marrett Road Newton Highlands II54 armcrest Avenue Cambridge Larry F Doo Engineer Mill Lane Engineering Co 17 Edward73 Cedar-Street AJ Cassidy Insurance Employers'orp Ltd Liability 31 Cary Avenue 24 Mill Lane, Arlington 11100 sur CoMilk St, Boston Frank E Douglas Manager Second Bank-State St Trust Co Royal D Chandler Checker Raytheon Mfg Co 220 Follen Road 1 1 1 Franklin St, Boston 101 Grove Street Maynard James A Dunn Utility Man Ford Motor Co Bertram E Chatel Engineer Raytheon Mfg Co 21 Benjamin Road Middlesex Ave., Somerville 122 Grove Street Bedford Robert J Dunn Pressman Houghton Mifflin Co Robert W Cloud Engineer M I T, Cambridge 27 Harding Road 840 River St, Cambridge 18 Hastings Road Ivan G Easton Engineering Mgr General Radio Co High Voltage Engineering 16 Winthrop Road West Concord h w Charles E Connolly Engineer g Mass 67 Cedar Street Corp, Burlington, Curtis S Elliott Executive Gordon-Lowe-Godfrey- Frank Connor Salesman N E Tel & Tel. Co 90 Blake Road Braidwood, Inc 7Carv'iar i 186 Lincoln St, Boston 7 lle Avenue 8 Harrison Ave, Boston • sConstruction Mgr The Tredennick-Billings Nathan S Ehrenberg Elewte Transistor Products Felix7J Conti 10 High St, Boston 28 Webster Road Engineer Lexington 47 Buckman Drive TOWN OF LEXINGTON 21 22 ANNUAL REPORTS Name and Address Occupation Business Address Name and Address p Business Address s P Occupation John L Ennis Chemist Arthur D Little, Inc Hubert F.Gordon President Jones, McDuffee & Stratton • 62 Bridge Street 15 Acorn Park, Cambridge 30 Barberry Road Boston Karl A Ernst Parts Manager Mawhinney Motor Sales James D Gordon Engineer Raytheon Manufacturin • 37 Eldred Street 581 Marrett Rd, Lexington 23 Hilltop Avenue Waltham g s John M Erskine Manager Atlantic Aviation Corp Alfred E Gard!,Jr Salesman Beech Nut Life Saver, Inc 41 Harding Road New Castle, Delaware 22 Hamilton Road 385 Concord Ave, Belmont Charles G Esterberg Foreman Simplex Wire & Cable Co. William C Griffiths Maintenance Man Simmons College 10 Barrymeade Drive 79 Sidney St, Cambridge 7 Locke Lane 300 The Fenway, Boston George H Everett, Jr Pharmacist Theatre Pharmacy Marvin E Groll Sales Engineer Sylvania Electric Products 23 Bridge Street 1800 Mass Ave, Lexington 19 Wachusett Drive Woburn Gerald G Fall, Sr Accountant Happy Home Bakery Donald L Guernsey Chemist M I T. 11 Cary Avenue 86 Joy St, Somerville 9 Pine Knoll Road 77 Mass Ave, Cambridge Samuel L. Fardy Insurance Self employed Charles B Hall Wholesale Jewelry Charles Hall of Boston, Inc. 29 Pine Knoll Road 40 Broad St, Boston 9 Sherburne Road 38 Chauncy St, Boston Richard C Fay Pipefitter Hood Rubber Co Stephen V Hall Stock Broker Harris, Upham & Co It 10 Milk Street 23 Nichols Ave, Watertown 29 Normandy Road 136 Federal St, Boston Paul Feldkamp Proprietor F &M Mill Sales 0 Ben Hander Ass't to President Dewey & Almy Chemical Co. 12 Meriam Street 12 Meriam St, Lexington 24 Colony Road Cambridge Richard 0 Fischer Bank Examiner Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Alexander Harmand Salesman Roche Laboratories , 173 Waltham Street 30 Pearl St., Boston 38 Winchester Drive Roche Park, Nutley, N J Thomas L Flannery Salesman J & C Adams Co, Inc Henry V Hawkins Tool Maker Raytheon Mfg. Co 4 Winston Road 182 Spring St, Cambridge 11 Shirley Street Waltham Dept 2570 Henry B Foster Fish Broker John W Rich Co Frank E Haynes Technician M. I. T 27 Sherburne Road 2 Fish Pier, Boston 4 Oakland Street 77 Mass Ave, Cambridge Joseph S Francisco Laborer N K White Co, Inc William A Hennessy Agent Draper, Sears&Co 33 Eldred Street 40 Court St, Boston 29 Cedar Street 50 Congress St, Boston Philip./ Friedlander Executive Friedlander & Golden, Inc C Theodore Henshaw Buyer M.I T Lincoln Laboratory 26 Barberry Road 10 Grove Street P 0 Box 73, Lexington Gregory L Gallagher As_t Supt Cambridge Cemetery Dep't James L 'Herbold Sales Manager Campbell Chain Co 24 Dawes Road Cambridge 15 Winthrop Road York, Pennsylvania James E Gallagher Research Air Force Cambridge John H Hinchliffe Sales Engineer Jones & Lamson Machine Co. 26 Spring Street Research Center, Bedford 4 Washington Street 751 Main St, Waltham 4,, Harry L Garrett Dist Rep Merrimack Valley Distributing Irving T Howard Proofreader Christian Science Monitor 29 North Hancock Street Co., 309 Andover St, Lawrence 12 Cutler Farm Road 1 Norway St, Boston r Robert M Gary Investments Estabrook & Co Howard W Hollis Research Raytheon Mfg Co 4 Revere Street 15 State St, Boston 5 Paul Revere Road Maynard s Malcolm R Gavin Supervisor Boston Edison Company Wardwell F Holman Electronics M I T 249 Wood Street 24 Normandy Road 39 Bolyston St., Boston 77 Mass Ave, Cambridge TOWN OF LEXINGTON 23 24 ANNUAL REPORTS Name and Address Occupation Business Address 40 Name and Address 'r Occupation Business Address Charles F Kitching Insurance State Mutual Life Assurance Co Ivan K Hoyt President A W Hastings & Co, Inc 14 Sherburne Road 11 Eliot Road 373 Highland Ave, Somerville Worcester Samuel Kitrosser Engineer Itek Corporation a`' Raymond Hutchins Executive Negea, Service Corp 23 Oakland Street 700 Commonwealth Ave 2 Weston.Street 10 Temple St, Cambridge Boston Walter J Hucksam Purchasing Agent Chandler & Farquhar Co John A Kostnza Engineer M I T Lincoln Laboratory 57 Colony Road 900 Commonwealth Ave 21 Pine Knoll Road Cambridge Boston George Kalell Manager Matthews-Riseman Wilbur It Hyatt Salesman E G Barker Lumber Co 36 Eldred Street 75 Kneeland St, Boston 190 Grove Street Prospect St, Woburn Charles J Lehan Foreman N E Tel & Tel Co Richard W Hyde Engineer Arthur D Little, Inc 78 Harding Road 6 Bowdain Square, Boston 93 Cedar Srteet 30 Memorial Drive, Cambridge Robert W Lewis Engineer Boston Edison Co Frank G. Jason Commonwealth of Mass 29 Highland Avenue 39 Boylston St, Boston 2 Chandler Street Department of Commerce Charles I Lohr Insurance Fairfield & Ellis Co s `+sM I T Lincoln Laboratory 15 Harding Road 60 Congress St, Boston Joseph H Jeffery, Sr Guard 42 Paul Revere Road LexingtonLaurence E Lovering Salesman Samuel Holmes, Inc Donald Jenkins, Jr. Salesman H F Davis Tractor Co 16 Battle Green Road Faneuil Hall, Boston 1035 Commonwealth Ave 7 Dane Road Bernard R MacCallum Engineer Langely Corp Boston 10 Pine Knoll Road 920 Cambridge St, Cambridge Alan F Johnson Engineer Sperry Rand Corp, Wilson Ave South Norwalk, Connecticut Frederic A MacElroy Manager Socony Mobile Oil Co, Inc 79 North Hancock Street 17 Hayes Avenue 648 Beacon St, Boston Clarence W Johnson Production Mgr. Henry London Advertising 705 Statler Bldg, Boston John J Madden Sales Perlick Company, Inc 1 9 Battle Green Road 5 Coolidge Avenue 3110 W Meinecke Ave Edwin R Johnson Insurance Boit, Dalton & Church Milwaukee, Wisconsin , 4 Watson Road 89 Broad Street John J Manning Accountant John J Harrington & Co Alvie L Jorgensen Manager Raytheon Mfg Co 259 Marrett Road 740 Main St, Waltham 23 Normandy Road Wayland Forrest K Marcy Engineer Sanborn Co Myron A Kaye Foreman M T A 167 Cedar Street 175 Wyman St, Waltham 35 Cary Avenue Richard H Martin Clerk Western Electric Co, Inc Foreman U S Post Office 117 Cedar Street 705 Mt Auburn St., Watertown Eugene H. Keefe Boston 4 Cambridge-Concord Hwy Richard May Engineer Schaal Associates, Inc Wilfred A. Kelber Engineer Dewey & Almy Chemical Co. 1 Barrymeade Drive 11 Muzzey St, Lexington 36 Sherburne Road 62 Whittemore Ave, Cambridge Roy B Maynard Machinist Mirak Chevrolet, Inc y • 6 Grove Street I Clifton W. Kellog Hardware Center Paint & Hardware 430 Mass Ave, Arlington 163 Grove Street 17 Central Sq, Chelmsford George H. Meyers Estimator Stanley E Priggen Co Tofa W Khiralla Engineer Buckingham-Khiralla Assoc 8 Pine Knoll Road 410 Neponset Ave, Dorchester • 52 North Hancock St 385 Concord Ave, Belmont John C Milne Sales Manager eDwey&Almy Co Co Food Mach & Chem Corp 203 Grove Street 62De Whittemore Ave,Cambridge 54 R Kion Sales Fountain St, Framingham 54 Colony Rooaadd TOWN OF LEXINGTON 25 26 ANNUAL REPORTS Y Name and Address Occupation Business Address Name and Address Occupation Business Address Herbert P Monahan General Repairs Herbert P Monahan Harrison J Pelley Mechanic Lever Bros Co 51 Lowell Street 26 Park Ave Ext, Arlington 16 Grove Street 164 Broadway, Cambridge a.. John E Penney Ass't Foreman M T A, Boston 0. George H Moore, Jr. Civil Engineer Veterans Administration 24 Wachusett Drive 30 Cornhill, Boston 153 Cedar Street Roy C Moore Electronics Raytheon Mfg Co Woodbury'M Philbrook Engineer Harvard University 11 Paul Revere'Road Waltham 49 Grassland Street North Harvard St, Allston Jay W Mott Superintendent Automatic Sprinkler Corp of Paul A Plisse Engineer Arthur D Little, Inc 17 Spring Street America, 89 Broad St, Boston 197 Cedar Street 30 Memorial Drive, Cambridge John M Murray Manager Colonial Motors, Inc Warren L Prescott Supervisor Boston Edison Co 31 Eaton Road 745 Mass Ave, Arlington 27 Grove Street 39 Boylston St, Boston Donald T Pring Banking First National Bank of Boston Clyde T McArdle Manager Mass Hospital Society, Inc 20 Vine Brook Road 51 Harding Road 38 Chauncy St, Boston 67 Milk St, Boston William F McBride Technician M I T Lincoln Laboratory Lawrence A Quick Salesman Iselin-Jefferson Co 4! 23 Grove Street Lexington 23 Eliot Rd 38 Chauncy St, Boston R Edward J McCann Steamfitter Fred Williams, Inc Walter C Radford Wholesale Business Atlantic Stores, Inc 30A Watertown Street 127 Smith Place, Cambridge 32 Grove Street 47 Ellery St, Boston9 L. James J McCarthy Machinist United Carr Fastener Corp Hugh D Redick Air Conditioning Polaroid Corp 25 Eldred Street Cambridge 38 Adams Street 730 Main St, Cambridge John E McCullough, Jr Machinist General Radio Co Parker C 'Reed Engineer Sylvania Electric Products 121 Cedar Street Baker Ave, Concord 27 Hayes Avenue 100 First St, Waltham .�' I ..i t r:��.l�.v. �� Edward M McGovern Telephone Worker N E Tel & Tel Co Julius C Ritter Welding Engineer Boston Naval Shipyard 13 Pine Knoll Road Boston 260 Bedford Street Boston Boyd W Robinson Engineer Gregory Industries, Toledo Ave, Lloyd R McIntosh Research High Voltage Engineering Co 8 Nowers Road & E 28th St, Lorain, Ohio 15 Childs Road Burlington Thomas Roderick Maintenance Carter's Ink Co George H McManis Salesman Ward Baking Co 33 Eldred Street 18 Ames St, Cambridge 39 Normandy Road 140 Albany St, Cambridge 9 Wilbur E Neal Manager Raytheon Mfg Co Arthur G Ruge Engineer Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton Co 50 Hill Street Waltham 107 Cedar Street Thompson St, Maynard Howard F Ryan Electrician Harvard University Roger R Nelson Sales Boston Cooper Corp 21 Revere Street 10 Revolutionary Road 1306 Tremont St, Boston Cambridge Arthur J O'Leary Manager Merit Paper & Chemical Co Willard C Sargent Engineer High Voltage Eng Corp 58 Spring Street South Bedford St, Burlington 19 Normandy Road Cambridge a. Aron Schulmani Sales Harold's Shores, 1343 Mass Alfred E Oliva Sales Manager Russell Burnett, Inc 29 Parker Stret 20 Buckman Drive 747 McGrath Hwy, Somerville Ave, Arlington Heights Harold E Parker Engineer Raytheon MfgCo Lincoln R Shedd Engineer Air Force Cambridge s g 7,Bellflower Street Research Center, Bedford 30 Eaton Road Foundry Ave, Waltham a Adrian R Parks Machinist F S Payne Co Leon Sherlock Carpenter Dunn Engineering Assoc 147 Cedar Street 75 Richdale Ave, Cambridge 32 Bridge Street Cambridge • TOWN OF LEXINGTON 27 28 ANNUAL REPORTS Name and Address Occupation Business Address Name and Address Occupation Business Address Robert M Shields Salesman Springs Mills, Inc Lloyd Trefethen Consultant Engineer Harvard University, Cambridge '* 25 Sherburne Road 200 Church St, New York 23 Barberry Road General Electric Co 40 Edward G Simeone Accountant Rust Craft Publishers, Inc Schenectady, N Y 12 Stimson Avenue Dedham Charles S Tuck Mana er 16 Spring Street g The B F Goodrich Footwear & George M Sinclair Mechanic Mass Broken Stone Flooring Co. 163 Cedar Street 48 Coolidge Ave, Watertown 36 Nichols Ave, Watertown George R Tucker District Manager Phillip H Slade Manager Lewis E Tracy Co 17 Locke Lane Elm Farm Foods Co 6 Nowers Road 121 Alewife Pky, Cambridge 600 Columbia Rd, Dorchester Jack G Wallens Insurance A Yarchin & Co, Inc Frederick Slader Purchaser Raytheon Mfg Co. 35 Barberry Road 25 North Hancock Street Maynard 80 Broad St, Boston Walter C Smith, Jr Salesman P F Volland Co, 8 Richards St John F Watt Electrician Self Employed 17 Coolidge Avenue Joliet, Illinois 37 Harding Road 37 Harding Road lk Robert S Weaver Salesman Panama Beaver of N E, Inc Harry Smolker Engineer F S Payne Co R 32 Webster Road 75 Richdale Ave, Cambridge 45 North Hancock Street 99 Bedford St, Boston Ernest E Weldon Banking Union Market National Bank Walter A Sonnenberg Accountant M I T, Cambridge " 71 North Hancock Street 20 Crescent Road Watertown Square, Watertown Charles L Spencer, Jr Sales Globe Newspaper Co William T Welsh Sales Manager Raytheon Mfg Co 8 Cary Avenue 135 Morrissey Blvd, Dorchester 11 Childs Road Waltham Ralph S Stevens Hardware R W Shattuck & Co Roper T Westcott 7 Abbott RoadArlington3 Foster Road Asst Treasurer S B Greene & Co, Inc 444 Mass Ave, 314 Arsenal St, Watertown 1 Theodore T Stopyra Supervisor M M Mades, Inc John W Westerber 10 Locke Lane 67 South St, Somerville 7 Foster Road g Pattern Maker General Electric Co Lynn Robert Sutherland Chemical'Engineer Hartnett Tanning Co Paul T Whipple 1 Revolutionary Road Ayer, Mass PP Expeditor Grant Gear Works, Inc 15 Belfry Terrace South Boston Clifford E Taylor Office'Manager Hershey Chocolate Corp Roger N Wigglesworth Superintendent Lexington Builders, Inc 83 North Hancock Street 105 Fulkerson St, Cambridge 24 Pine Knoll Road 31 Pine Knoll Road Norcross Teel Real Estate& Ins Self Employed 44 Bloomfield Street 127 Trapelo Rd, Belmont Edwin'R Wilbur Mechanic 14 Pine Knoll Road Morrissey Bros Tractor Robert E Thompson Supervisor Westinghouse Broadcasting Burlington 14 Normandy Road Company, Inc Bruce Wilkins Detective Agency Dukes Corporation A 1 170 Soldiers Field Rd., Allston 15 Wachusett Drive 80 Boylston St, Boston rib H Wayne Tichenor Executive Schieffelin &Co James B Williams 23 Coolidge Avenue 30 Cooper Square, New York Research Baird Atomic 1568 Massachusetts Avenue 33 University Gordon D Townsend Stock Control Wright Aeronautical Corp. verse ty Rd, Cambridge r 9 North Hancock Street 150 Causeway St, Boston James W Wilson Insurance Mass Hospital Service 8 Revere Street 38 Chauncy St, Boston Robert B Townsend Welding Yewell Assoc, Inc Pa32uWilson, Jr Engineer Interference Testing& Research 265 Bedford Street Middlesex Turnpike Burlington Barberry Road Lab, 150 Causeway St, Boston TOWN OF LEXINGTON 29 30 ANNUAL REPORTS Name and Address Occupation Business Address REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN Henry C Wiltshire Broker Cambridge Supply House 10 Eliot Road 833 Main St, Cambridge fa Cyrus Wood Ass't Treas Raytheon Mfg Co December 31, 1958 9 Prospect Hill Road Waltham To the Residents of Lexington Murray Zelikoff Research Bedford Cambridge Research Center It is important to this Board that every resident of the Town 182 Cedar Street has a feeling that he is being represented fairly Lack of attention to grievances, real or fancied inequalities in treatment, failure to explain policies and reasons for decisions are things that underlie most misunderstandings between elected officials and their fellow townsmen We have endeavored to perform our duties, primarily administrative, and formulate policies impartially and for the general good of the Town } Annual reports of the various Town departments, compiled by • the department heads, contain much factual information Rather than to attempt to describe the operation of each, we refer you to the individual reports for details However, we call your special • attention to these few subjects Group Insurance The Town, by referendum of the citizens, accepted Chapter 32-B of the General Laws authorizing a plan of Group Life, Accident, Dismemberment and Hospitalization Insurance for the Town employees and their dependents and appropriated $40,000 for this purpose Following the necessary survey, writing of specifications and study of bids, the Selectmen voted unanimously to accept the bids, with coverage effective January 1, 1959, submitted by the Arlington Five Cents Savings Bank (Savings Bank Life Insurance) and Blue Cross - Blue Shield which were deemed to be in the best interest of the Town and its employees Voting Machines In accordance with the Town Meeting vote, sixteen voting machines, previously held under lease, were purchased We are • confident that as the townspeople become better educated in using • this modern method of voting, delays will be eliminated and a speedier tabulating of votes will result in a substantial saving to the Town TOWN OF LEXINGTON 31 32 ANNUAL REPORTS 4 Barnes Building demand because of the inability to maintain the water in the stand- The care, custody, management and control of the so-called pipe at sufficient elevation The findings were reviewed and • Barnes building was transferred from the Selectmen to the School discussed with the Board by a volunteer Citizens' Committee com- Committee The space in the Town Office Building, vacated by posed of local engineers the Police Department, was remodelled to accommodate the Plan- ning Board, Welfare Department, Cemetery Department Veterans' The Metropolitan District Commission has requested the Legis- Agent and Civil Defense, all but the latter having previously lature to make funds available for a proposed extension of its northern Extra High Service distribution system to provide addi- occupied the Barnes building. tional flowage to Lexington which will provide an adequate supply under all conditions Sewers Plans and specifications were prepared for the extension of the Sidewalks 14" sewer trunk line from the junction of Massachusetts Avenue Installation of sidewalks has been recommended ri and Route 128 to the newly created C-3 district at Routes 2 and 128 routes travelled by children walking to school However, i on Dry sewer laterals have been laid in the Roosevelt Road area in becoming more evident that additional sidewalks and curbingwe'll conjunction with the construction of the streets have to be considered for the shopping areas outside of the Center Engineering was started on the Sickle Brook trunk sewer which where parking facilities have not been provided, thereby creating a will go from Brandon Street to Watertown Street, and also on the definite hazard to adults as well as to children. trunk sewer which will eventually serve the area along Route 2 and easterly of Spring Street Appreciation Plans and specifications were prepared for the construction of We reiterate our thanks to Town employees and to the elected and appointed officials for their co-operation and faithful service a trunk sewer which will go under Route 128 from the existing trunk sewer to serve the Patriots Forest Area Our Town is fortunate in having so many able and public minded citizens who are willing to devote so much time and energy to the various committees and boards Water WILLIAM E MALONEY RALPH H. TUCKER This service presents many problems which will not be solved RAYMOND W JAMES easily or quickly, nor at little expense We point out again that RUTH MOREY the principal problem is one of getting sufficient water supplied to ALAN G ADAMS our storage facilities The situation was eased by the erection of Selectmen of Lexington a second storage tower and as a result we were able to put pressure on the M D C to install additional pumping facilities to increase the flow of water to us The citizens must realize that we will continue to have difficulty until there is a new trunk main which is expected to be laid out Route 2 An engineering study was made of the Lexington Water System by Whitman & Howard and a report of their findings was submitted to the Board The report was primarily concerned with the inability of the water system of the Town during recent years to deliver water to homes located at high elevations during periods of peak TOWN OF LEXINGTON 33 34 ANNUAL REPORTS • Chapter 74. Chapter 4 THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS In the Year One Thousand Nine Hundred and Fifty-eight In the Year One Thousand Nine Hundred and Fifty-eight a' AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON TO BORROW MONEY AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF THE FOR REMODELING, RECONSTRUCTING, MAKING EXTRAORDINARY REPAIRS, TOWN OF LEXINGTON AT THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF A CERTAIN QUES- RE-EQUIPPING AND REFURNISHING ITS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING TION PERTAINING TO AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING BY-LAW OF SAID TOWN Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows SECTION 1 For the purpose of remodeling, reconstructing and making extraordinary repairs to the junior high school building and re-equipping and SECTION 1 For the purpose of ascertaining the will of the voters of the town refurnishing the same, the town of Lexington may borrow, within a period of two of Lexington with reference to amendment of the zoning by-law of said town, there years from the passage of this act, such sum as may be necessary, not exceeding shall be placed on the official ballot to be used for the election of town officers/ six hundred thousand dollars, and may issue bonds or notes therefor, which shall to be held on the second Monday in March in the current year the following bear on their face the words, Lexington School Remodeling Loan, Act of 1958, question— "Are you in favor of amending the zoning by-law of the Town to and such loan shall be paid in not more than ten years from its date Indebtedness change land bounding on Spring Street, the Cambridge-Concord Highway (Route 2) incurred under this act shall be in excess of the statutory limit, but shall, except and the State Highway Route 128 from a one-family dwelling district to a type of as herein provided, be subject to chapter forty-four of the General Laws, exclusive business district that will enable it to be used for a regional shopping center?" If of the limitation contained in the first paragraph of section seven thereof a majority of those voting on said question vote in favor of such an amendment, it shall be deemed to be the will of the voters that an amendment to the zoning SECTION 2 This act shall take effect upon its passage by-law to accomplish such a change be proposed for adoption in the manner required House of Representatives, January 21, 1958 • by law Passed to be enacted, John F Thompson SECTION 2 This act shall take effect upon its passage Speaker House of Representatives, February 11, 1958 In Senate, January 21, 1958 Passed to be enacted, John F Thompson Passed to be enacted, Newland H Holmes Speaker President January 27, 1958 In Senate, February 12, 1958 Passed to be enacted, Newland H Holmes Approved, President at 10 o'clock and 5 minutes,A M February 12, 1958 Foster Furcolo Approved, Governor at 5 o'clock and 30 minutes, P M Foster Furcolo Governor TOWN OF LEXINGTON 35 36 ANNUAL REPORTS • TOWN WARRANT Summary and purpose of Chapter 32B • Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, ss. Chapter 32B of the General Laws authorizes municipalities to purchase policies of group life, accidental death and dismem- To the Constable of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Greeting berment insurance covering employees and group insurance • providing hospital, surgical and medical benefits covering In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are directed to notify employees and their dependents, with half the premiums to the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington qualified to vote in elections and in Town be paid by the municipality and half by the employees This affairs, to meet in their respective voting places in said Town chapter becomes effective only in such towns as vote by ballot PRECINCT ONE, ADAMS SCHOOL, PRECINCT TWO, EAST LEXINGTON to accept it If the chapter is accepted, the town is obligated FIRE STATION, PRECINCT THREE, CARY MEMORIAL BUILDING, PRECINCT to purchase such insurance FOUR, SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PRECINCT FIVE, CENTRAL FIRE STATION, Are you in favor of amending the zoning by-law of the Town PRECINCT SIX, MARIA HASTINGS SCHOOL on Monday the 10th day of March, to change land bounding on Spring Street, the Cambridge-Concord A D, 1958 at 7 30 o'clock A M, then and there to act on the following articles Highway (Route 2) and the State Highway Route 128 from a one- family dwelling district to a type of business district that will enable ARTICLE 1 To choose by ballot the following Town Officers it to be used for a regional shopping center? One Selectman for the term of three years, YFS Two members of the School Committee for the term of three years, NO One Cemetery Commissioner for the term of three years, One member of the Planning Board for the term of five years, The polls will be open at 7 30 A M and will remain open until 8 00 P M One Trustee of Public Trusts for the term of six years, You are also to notify the inhabitants aforesaid to meet in Cary Memorial Hall One Moderator for the term of one year, in said Town on Monday, the seventeenth day of March, 1958 at 8 00 P M, at One Collector of Taxes for the term of one year, which time and place the following articles are to be acted upon and determined One Town Clerk for the term of one year, exclusively by the Town Meeting Members in accordance with Chapter 215 of the • One Town Treasurer for the term of one year, Acts of 1929, as amended, and subject to the referendum provided for by Section Two Constables for the term of one year, Twelve Town Meeting Members in Precinct One, the eleven receiving the eight of said Chapter, as amended highest number of votes to serve for the term of three years, and the ARTICLE 2 To receive the reports of any Board of Town Officers or of any one receiving the next highest number of votes to fill an unexpired term Committee of the Town ending March 1960, ARTICLE 3 To appoint or provide for the appointment of the Committee on Twelve Town Meeting Members in Precinct Two, the eleven receiving the Lectures under the wills of Eliza Cary Farnham and Susanna E Cary highest number of votes to serve for the term of three years, and the one receiving the next highest number of votes to fill an unexpired term ARTICLE 4 To see if the Town will make appropriations for expenditures by ending March 1960, departments, officers, boards and committees of the Town for the ensuing year and Eleven Town Meeting Members in Precinct Three for the term of three years, determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy or by Eleven Town Meeting Members in Precinct Four for the term of three years, transfer from available funds, including any special funds, or by any combination Twelve Town Meeting Members in Precinct Five, the eleven receiving the of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto highest number of votes to serve for the term of three years, and the ARTICLE 5 To see if the Town will authorize the Town Treasurer, with the one receiving the next highest number of votes to fill an unexpired term ending March 1960, approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of Twelve Town Meeting Members in Precinct Six, the eleven receiving the the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1959, and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one year, and to renew any note or notes as may highest number of votes to serve for the term of three years, and the one receiving the next highest number of votes to fill an unexpired term be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 17 of Chapter ending March 1960, 44 of the General Laws To vote YES or NO by ballot on the following questions ARTICLE 6 To see if the Town will establish the salary and compensation of Shall chapter thirty-two B of the General Laws, authorizing any the Town Treasurer, Town Clerk and Collector of Taxes, being all elected officers county, city, town or district to provide a plan of group life insur- of the Town on a salary basis, as provided by Section 108 of Chapter 41 of the ance, group accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and General Laws, and raise and appropriate the funds necessary therefor, or act in any group general or blanket hospital, surgical and medical insurance other manner in relation thereto for certain persons in the service of such county, city, town or ARTICLE 7 To see if the Town will transfer unexpended appropriation bal- district and their dependents, be accepted by this town? ances in any of the accounts to the Excess and Deficiency Account, or to other YFS accounts suitable for such transfer under Chapter 44 of the General Laws, or act NO in any other manner in relation thereto TOWN OF LEXINGTON 37 38 ANNUAL REPORTS s ARTICLE 8 To see if the Town will raise and appropriate money to pay any ARTICLE 15 To see if the Town will vote to install a sewer main under the unpaid bills rendered to the Town for prior years, or act in any other manner in State Highway Route 128 in such locations as the Selectmen may determine, in relation thereto accordance with Chapter 504 of the Acts of 1897, as amended, or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or ' ARTICLE 9 To see if the Town will raise and appropriate a sum of money other interest in land necesasry therefor, appropriate money for such installation • for the Reserve Fund as provided by Section 6 of Chapter 40 of the General Laws, and land acquisition and determine whether the money shall be provided by the or act in any other manner in relation thereto current tax levy, or by transfer from available funds, including any special sewer funds, or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any ARTICLE 10 To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to petition. other manner in relation thereto the Director of Accounts of the State for an audit for the year 1958, or act in any ARTICLE 16 To see if the Town will vote to install a sewer main in such other manner in relation thereto accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the Selectmen may determine from ARTICLE 1 1 To see if the Town will vote to install new or replacement the vicinity of Brandon Street toward Watertown Street in accordance with Chapter 504 of the Acts of 1897,as amended, or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain, water mains in such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the Selectmen purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary may determine, subject to the assessment of betterments or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other in- therefor, appropriate money for such installation and land acquisition and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from terest in land necessary therefor, appropriate money for such installation and land available funds, including any special sewer funds, or by borrowing, or by any acquisition and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto w levy, by transfer from available funds, including any special water funds, or by ■ borrowing, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner' ARTICLE 17 To see if the Town will make supplementary appropriations to in relation thereto be used in conjunction with money appropriated in prior years for the installation or construction of water mains, sewers, drains, streets or buildings, that have here- ARTICLE 12 To see if the Town will vote to install a new or replacement tofore been authorized, and determine whether the money shall be provided by water main from Massachusetts Avenue to the new water standpipe in such locations the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds or by borrowing, or by any as the Selectmen may determine, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor, appropriate money for such installation and land acquisition and determine whether ARTICLE 18 To see if the Town will raise and appropriate funds for the the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available payment of pensions to retired members of the Police and Fire Departments and funds, including any special water funds, or by borrowing, or by any combination their dependents under Chapter 32 of the General Laws, or act in any other manner of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto in relation thereto ARTICLE 13 To see if the Town will vote to install sewer mains in such. ARTICLE 19 To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for highway accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the Selectmen may determine, maintenance under the authority of Chapter 90 of the General Laws, and deter- subject to the assessment of betterments or otherwise, in accordance with Chapter mine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy or by transfer from available funds, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other 504 of the Acts of 1 897, as amended, or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land manner in relation thereto necessary therefor, appropriate money for such installation and land acquisition ARTICLE 20 To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for highway and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by construction under the authority of Chapter 90 of the General Laws, and determine transfer from available funds, including any special sewer funds, or by borrowing, whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy or by transfer from or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation available funds, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other thereto manner in relation thereto ARTICLE 14 To see if the Town will vote to extend in a southerly direction, ARTICLE 21 To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for per- in such locations as the Selectmen may determine, the sanitary sewer main that manent street construction and determine whether the money shall be provided by now runs from the pumping station to the southerly side of Massachusetts Avenue the current tax levy or by transfer from available funds, or by any combination of at the easterly side of the State Highway Route 128 location, in accordance with these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto Chapter 504 of the Acts of 1897, as amended, or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land ARTICLE 22 To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to construct necessary therefor, appropriate money for the construction of such extension and concrete, bituminous concrete or other sidewalks where the abutting owner pays one-half of the cost or otherwise, appropriate a sum of money for such construction, for land acquisition and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, or by transfer from available funds, including any special sewer and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy or by transfer from available funds, or by any combination of these methods, or act in funds, or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto any other manner in relation thereto 40 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN OF LEXINGTON 39 ARTICLE 23 To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to install ARTICLE 32 To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for the development of Westview Cemetery, and determine whether the money shall be curbing at such locations as they may determine, appropriate a sum of money for provided by the current tax levy or by transfer from available funds, including the such installation, and determine whether the money shall be provided by the cur- Westview Sale of Lots Fund, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any rent tax levy or by transfer from available funds, or by any combination of these other manner in relation thereto • • methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto ARTICLE 33 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of ARTICLE 24 To see if the Town will raise and appropriate money for the money for the purchase or lease of voting machines, or act in any other manner in improvement of lowlands and swamps and the eradication of mosquitoes under relation thereto Chapter 252 of the General Laws or for the eradication of mosquitoes by the Board of Health of Lexington, or act in any other manner in relation thereto ARTICLE 34 In the event the Town votes on the ballot to accept the pro- ARTICLE 25 To see if the Town will vote to install drains in such accepted visions of Chapter 32B of the General Laws, to see if the Town will raise and or unaccepted streets or other land as the Selectmen may determine in accordance, their appropriate a sum of moneyiretop saidhase group insurance for Town employees and with Chapter 263 of the Acts of 1926, as amended, or otherwise, and to take by their dependents as required by Chapter 32B eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest ARTICLE 35 To see if the Town will appropriate money to pay the necessary in land necessary therefor, appropriate money for such installation and land acqu'- expenses of a member of the Police Department while attending the National Police sition and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, Academy conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation at Washington, D C, by transfer from available funds or by borrowing, or by any combination of these or act in any other manner in relation thereto methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto o„ ARTICLE 36 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money • ARTICLE 26 To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for the for the purchase by or with the approval of the Selectmen of equipment for the purchase by or with the approval of the Selectmen of equipment for the Department Park Department, and determine whether the money shall be provided by the cur- of Public Works, and determine whether the money shall be provided by the cur- rent tax levy or by transfer from available funds, or by any combination of these rent tax levy or by transfer from available funds, including the Road Machinery methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto • Fund, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto ARTICLE 37 To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for the purchase of a new ambulance and determine whether the money shall be provided ARTICLE 27 To see if the Town will vote to enlarge the scope of the Road by the current tax levy or by transfer from available funds, or by any combination Machinery Fund by crediting to said fund an amount based on hourly rental for of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto the use of motorized equipment of the Public Works Department when used on various projects carried on under the direction of said Department or other Town ARTICLE 38 To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for the Departments, the amount of said credit not to exceed the amount allowed by the purchase of a fire engine by the Board of Fire Commissioners and determine whether State for the use of similar equipment, or act in any other manner in relation thereto the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in ARTICLE 28 To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen to relation thereto appoint one of the members to the Board of Appeals, in accordance with Section 4A of Chapter 41 of the General Laws, or act in any other manner in relation thereto ARTICLE 39 To receive the report of the Additional Fire Station Committee and to see if the Town will authorize the acquisition of any necessary land and will ARTICLE 29 To see if the Town will vote to install street lights in such provide for and authorize a committee to prepare final plans and specifications, to unaccepted streets as the Selectmen may determine prior to the final adjournment obtain bids and to enter into a contract or contracts for the construction and of the 1959 Annual Town Meeting, or act in any other manner in relation thereto furnishing of an additional fire station and to supervise the work, and appropriate ARTICLE 30 To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to sell and a sum of money for such purposes and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy or by transfer from available funds, or by borrow- convey all or any part of the land on Meriam Street known as the Old Fire Station ing, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation Site, upon such terms and conditions as they deem proper, or act in any other thereto manner in relation thereto ARTICLE 40 To see if the Town will authorize the Standing School Building ARTICLE 31 To see if the Town will authorize the Planning Board to obtain Committee to prepare final plans and specifications, to obtain bids and to enter into options for land or rights therein that it desires to recommend be acquired by the a contract or contracts for remodeling, reconstructing and making extraordinary Town as locations for future streets or for playground and recreational purposes repairs to the Junior High School buildingand for re-equipping and will authorize the Selectmen to acquire the land or rights therein that are p g q Aping and refurnishing the same, and to supervise the work, and appropriate a sum or sums of money for such recommended for street purposes, appropriate money for such options and for and determine whether theshall b acquisition of such land or street purposes and determine whether the same shall purposes mone Y e provided by the current tax levy, or by transfer from available funds, or by borrowing, or by any combination of be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds, or by any these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto TOWN OF LEXINGTON 41 42 ANNUAL REPORTS s determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer ARTICLE 41 To see if the Town will determine a site for a School Depart- ment administration building and provide for and authorize a committee to prepare from available funds or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods, or final plans and specifications, to obtain bids and to enter into a contract or contracts act in any other manner in relation thereto for the construction, original equipping and furnishing of such building, and to ARTICLE 48 To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and supervise the work, and appropriate a sum of money for such purposes and deter- accept the layout of as a town way, Ellison Road from Leroy Road a distance of 865 mine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, or by transfer feet, more or less, northerly as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act from available funds, or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods, and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated November 4, or act in any other manner in relation thereto 1957 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor, appropriate money for the construction of ARTICLE 42 To see if the Town will appropriate money to alter, remodel, said street and for land acquisition and determine whether the money shall be pro- repair and improve the Town's property known as the Barnes property for occupancy by administrative personnel of the School Department, and determine whether the vided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds or by borrowing, or money shall be provided by the current tax levy, or by transfer from available funds, by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation ARTICLE 49 To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and thereto accept the layout of as a town way, Greenwood Street from Paul Revere Road a distance of 970 feet, more or less, northerly and westerly to Harbell Street as laid ARTICLE 43 To see if the Town will authorize the Standing School Building Committee to prepare final plans and specifications, to obtain bids and to enter into out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act and shown upon a plan on file in a contract or contracts for the construction and original equipping and furnishing the office of the Town Clerk, dated September 28, 1957 and to take by eminent R of a new Junior high school building on land situated easterly of Burlington Street domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary I and northwesterly of Adams Street that was acquired for school and playground therefor, appropriate money for the construction of said street and for land acquisi- tion and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, purposes in 1957, and to supervise the work, and appropriate a sum or sums of by transfer from available funds or by borrowing, or by any combination of these money for such purposes and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, or by transfer from available funds, or by borrowing, or by any methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto • combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto ARTICLE 50 To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Leroy Road from Marrett Road a distance of ARTICLE 44 To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen on behalf of the Town to purchase, take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire for playground 360 feet, more or less, northeasterly and easterly to School Street as laid out by and recreational purposes and other public purposes a parcel of land situated on the Selectmen under the Betterment Act and shown upon a plan on file in the the westerly side of North Street in Lexington believed to be owned by Edith W office of the Town Clerk, dated November 8, 1957 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor, Willard and Genieve Robinson and containing 58 acres more or less, an option to appropriate money for the construction of said street and for land acquisition and acquire such land having been obtained from said owners by the Planning Board, determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer appropriate a sum of money therefor and determine whether the same shall be provided by the current tax levy, or by transfer from available funds, or by borrow- from available funds or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods, or ing, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in re- act in any other manner in relation thereto lation thereto ARTICLE 51 To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and ARTICLE 45 To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen on behalf of accept the layout of as a town way, Roosevelt Road from School Street a distance of the Town to purchase, take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire for playground, 665 feet, more or less, westerly as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment recreational and educational purposes and other public purposes the land in East Act and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated November Lexington known as the Great Meadows, and land abutting thereon, appropriate a 7, 1957 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or sum of money therefor and determine whether the same shall be provided by the other interest in land necessary therefor, appropriate money for the construction of current tax levy, or by transfer from available funds, or by borrowing, or by any said street and for land acquisition and determine whether the money shall be pro- combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto vided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds or by borrowing, or I ARTICLE 46 To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen on behalf of by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto k the Town to accept from DeVries Construction Company,p y, Inc, a grant of land in ARTICLE 52 To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and East Lexington, situated southeasterly of the Sun Valley section and northeasterly accept the layout of as a town way, Theresa Avenue from Cliffe Avenue a distance of Lowell and Summer Streets, for playground and recreational purposes and other of 400 feet, more or less, northwesterly to Fottler Avenue as laid out by the Select- public purposes, and raise and appropriate a sum of money for expenses in con- men under the Betterment Act and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the ` nection with such acquisition, or act in any other manner in relation thereto Town Clerk, dated April 4, 1957 and from Bow Street a distance of 270 feet, ARTICLE 47 To see if the Town will vote to construct under the Betterment more or less, westerly to Cliffe Avenue as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, Act Eldred Street from the southwesterly sideline of Justin Street to Grove Street, dated October 7, 1957 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any heretofore established as a town way, appropriate money for such construction and TOWN OF LEXINGTON 43 44 ANNUAL REPORTS • fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor, appropriate money for easement or other interest in land necessary therefor, and raise and appropriate the construction of said street and for land acquisition and determine whether the money for the construction of said street and for land acquisition, or act in any money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds other manner in relation thereto. or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other man- ARTICLE 58 To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and • ner in relation thereto accept the layout of as a town way, Whipple Road from Lowell Street a distance ARTICLE 53 To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and of 2515 feet, more or less, easterly and thence southeasterly to end as laid out by accept the layout of as a town way, Winter Street from Grove Street a distance of the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated 1400 feet, more or less, southwesterly as laid out by the Selectmen under the December, 1957 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, Betterment Act and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor, and raise and appropriate money for the construction of said street and for land acquisition, or act in any dated September 7, 1957 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor, appropriate money for other manner in relation thereto the construction of said street and for land acquisition and determine whether the ARTICLE 59 To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds accept the layout of as a town way, Wheeler Road from Whipple Road a distance or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other man- of 1380 feet, more or less, northwesterly to Fairlawn Lane as laid out by the Se- ner in relation thereto lectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated ARTICLE 54 To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and November, 1957 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, accept the layout of as a town way, Constitution Road from Paul Revere Road a easement or other interest in land necessary therefor, and raise and appropriate distance of 1130 feet, more or less, northwesterly as laid out by the Selectmen money for the construction of said street and for land acquisition, or act in any under the Betterment Act and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town other manner in relation thereto Clerk, dated November 13, 1957 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise ARTICLE 60 To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor, appropriate accept the layout of as a town way, Locke Lane from Fairlawn Lane a distance of money for the construction of said street and for land acquisition and determine 1226 82 feet southeasterly to Whipple Road as laid out by the Selectmen and • whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated November, 1957, available funds or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods, or act in and from Whipple Road a distance of 696 feet, more or less, southeasterly to end any other manner in relation thereto as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated November, 1957 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise ARTICLE 55 To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor, and raise accept the layout of as a town way, Sherburne Road from Winthrop Road southerly and appropriate money for the construction of said street and for land acquisition, 735 feet, more or less, as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act and or act in any other manner in relation thereto shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated January, 1958 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other ARTICLE 61 To see if the Town will vote to establish tas o a town way, and interest in land necessary therefor, appropriate money for the construction of said accept the layout of as a town way, Fiske Road from Winchester Drive a distance street and for land acquisition and determine whether the money shall be provided of 1884 38 feet southeasterly to Whipple Road as laid out by the Selectmen and by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds or by borrowing, or by any shown upon a plan on file in the office of er the Town Clerk, dated November, 1957 combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor, and raise and appropriate money for the con- ARTICLE 56 To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and struction of said street and for land acquisition, or act in any other manner in accept the layout of as a town way, Winthrop Road from end of accepted portion relation thereto 210 feet, more or less, to Sherburne Road as laid out by the Selectmen under the ARTICLE 62 To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and Betterment Act and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, accept the layout of as a town way, Russell Road from Whipple Road a distance of dated January, 1958 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, 1072 16 feet northeasterly to Winchester Drive, more or less, as laid out by the easement or other interest in land necessary therefor, appropriate money for the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated construction of said street and for land acquisition and determine whether the November, 1957 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds r easement or other interest in land necessary therefor, and raise and appropriate or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other man- money for the construction of said street and for land acquisition, or act in any ner in relation thereto other manner in relation thereto ARTICLE 57 To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and ARTICLE 63 To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and • accept the layout of as a town way, Fairlawn Lane from Lowell Street a distance of accept the layout of as a town way, Tyler Road from Winchester Drive, a distance 2270 feet, more or less, easterly and thence southeasterly to end as laid out by the of 3037 feet, more or less, northeasterly, thence easterly, thence southeasterly to Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated Winchester Drive as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the November, 1957 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, TOWN OF LEXINGTON 45 46 ANNUAL REPORTS office of the Town Clerk, dated November, 1957 and to take by eminent domain necessary and raise appropriate money for the of said w or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor, necessary t and for therefor,nd acquisition,ndraandr act in any otherm manner in relation constructione and raise and appropriate money for the construction of said street and for land to acquisition, or act in any other manner in relation thereto ARTICLE 70 To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and ARTICLE 64 To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Turning Mill Road from Robinson Road a a accept the layout of as a town way, Flintlock Road from Red Coat Lane 1693 feet, distance of 855 feet, more or less, as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon more or less, northerly, easterly and southerly to Red Coat Lane as laid out by the a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated January, 1958 and to take by Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land January, 1958 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, necessary therefor, and raise and appropriate money for the construction of said easement or other interest in land necessary therefor, and raise and appropriate street and for land acquisition, or act in any other manner in relation thereto money for the construction of said street and for land acquisition, or act in any other manner in relation thereto ARTICLE 71 To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Dane Road from Sherburne Road a distance of ARTICLE 65 To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and 1580 feet, more or less, as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on accept the layout of as a town way, Redcoat Lane from Burlington Street a distance file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated January, 1958 and to take by eminent of 1160 feet, more or less, northeasterly as laid out by the Selectmen and shown domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated January 2, 1 958 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest therefor, and raise and appropriate money for the construction of said street and for land acquisition, or act in any other manner in relation thereto in land necessary therefor, and raise and appropriate money for the construction of said street and for land acquisition, or act in any other manner in relation thereto ., ARTICLE 72 To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and ARTICLE 66 To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Foster Road from Dane Road a distance of accept the layout of as a town way, Mason Street from Peacock Farm Road a 865 feet, more or less, southerly to Dane Road as laid out by the Selectmen and distance of 300 feet, more or less, northerly as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated January, 1958 shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated November 23, and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor, and raise and appropriate money for the con- 1957 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or struction of said street and for land acquisition, or act in any other manner in other interest in land necessary therefor, and raise and appropriate money for the construction of said street and for land acquisition, or act in any other manner in relation thereto relation thereto ARTICLE 73 To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and ARTICLE 67 To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Stonewall Road from Barberry Road a distance accept the layout of as a town way, Peacock Farm Road from Watertown Street of 370 feet, more or less, easterly as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon a 1 160 feet, more or less, northerly and easterly to Trotting Horse Drive, as laid out plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated November 23, 1957 and to take by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land dated November 21, 1957 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire necessary therefor, and raise and appropriate money for the construction of said any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor, and raise and ap- street and for land acquisition, or act in any other manner in relation thereto propriate money for the construction of said street and for land acquisition, or act in any other manner in relation thereto ARTICLE 74 To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and and accept the layout of as a town way, Westwood Road from Millbrook Road a distance ARTICLE 68 To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, of 1007 feet, more or less, northeasterly and southeasterly to Adams Street as laid accept the layout of as a town way, Trotting Horse Drive from Peacock Farm Road out by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town 872 feet, more o rless, northeasterly and southeasterly as laid out by the Selectmen Clerk, dated January 3, 1958 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated November any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor, and raise and ap- 23, 1957 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement propriate money for the construction of said street and for land acquisition, or act r or other interest in land necessary therefor, and raise and appropriate money for the many other manner in relation thereto ol construction of said street and for land acquisition, or act in any other manner in relation thereto ARTICLE 75 To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and ARTICLE 69 To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Stimson Avenue from School Street a distance accept the layout of as a town way, Demar Road from Turning Mill Road a distance of 865 feet, more or less, easterly as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon a of 1625 feet, more or less, northerly as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated January 4, 1958 and to take a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated January, 1958 and to take by by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor, and raise and appropriate money for the construction of said eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land street and for land acquisition, or act in any other manner in relation thereto TOWN OF LEXINGTON 47 48 ANNUAL REPORTS ARTICLE 76 To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and Hereof fail not, and make due return on this warrant, with your doings thereon, accept the layout of as a town way, Constitution Road from Paul Revere Road a to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting distance of 1 130 feet, more or less, northwesterly as laid out by the Selectmen and Given under our hands at Lexington this seventeenth day of February, shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated November 13, • 1957 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or A D, 1958 a other interest in land necessary therefor, and raise and appropriate money for the A true copy, Attest construction of said street and for land acquisition, or act in any other manner in relation thereto WILLIAM G DOOLEY Constable of Lexington ARTICLE 77 To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and RAYMOND W JAMES accept the layout of as a town way, Blueberry Lane from Tyler Road a distance of RALPH H TUCKER 2125 22 feet northeasterly thence easterly thence southeasterly to Tyler Road, as RUTH MOREY laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town HASKELL W REED Clerk, dated November, 1957 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire WILLIAM E MALONEY any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor, and raise and ap- Selectmen of Lexington propriate money for the construction of said street and for land acquisition, or act in any other manner in relation thereto CONSTABLE'S RETURN To the Town Clerk February 27, 1958 ARTICLE 78 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Plumbing By-Law by substituting therefor a new Plumbing By-Law as prepared and recommended by I have served the foregoing warrant by posting a printed copy thereof in five (5) the Building and Plumbing By-Laws Study Committee, copies of which are on file public places in the Town and also by sending by mail, postage prepaid, a printed in the offices of the Town Clerk, the Building Department and the Board of Select- copy of such warrant addressed to every registered voter of the Town at his last men and open to public inspection, or act in any other manner in relation thereto residence, as appears from the records of the Board of Registrars of Voters 10 days before the time of said meeting ARTICLE 79 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Building By-Law by Attest WILLIAM G DOOLEY, striking out Article XIX Signs and will vote to adopt a new Sign By-Law as recom- Constable of Lexington mended by the Building and Plumbing By-Laws Study Committee, copies of which are on file in the offices of the Town Clerk, the Building Department and the Board of Selectmen and open to public inspection, or act in any other manner in relation thereto ARTICLE 80 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Building By-Law by ANNUAL TOWN MEETING substituting therefor a new Building By-Law as prepared and recommended by the HELD MARCH 10, 1958 Building and Plumbing By-Laws Study Committee, copies of which are on file in the offices of the Town Clerk, the Building Department and the Board of Selectmen In pursuance of the foregoing warrant the legal voters of the Town of Lexington and open to public inspection, or act in any other manner in relation thereto met in their respective voting places in said Town of Lexington on Monday, March the tenth in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-eight at seven-thirty o'clock in the forenoon ARTICLE 81 To see if the Town will vote to amend the General By-Laws as follows The following places were designated as the voting places for the various pre- a By changing the number of the article entitled "Playground and cincts Precinct One, Adams School, Precinct Two, East Lexington Fire Station, Recreation Centers" from number XXiX to number XXX Precinct Three, Cary Memorial Hall, Precinct Four, High School Building, Precinct Five, Central Fire Station, Precinct Six, Maria Hastings School b By inserting as Article XXXI the Civil Defense By-Law that was adopted by the Town under Article 17 of the warrant for the Spe- The following election officers having been duly appointed by the Selectmen, cial Town Meeting held on October 30, 1950 and Wardens of the various precincts were assigned for duty as follows A ARTICLE 82 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money Precinct One from available funds toward the reduction of the 1958 tax rate, or act in any other Helga M Carlson Warden manner in relation thereto. Rose I McLaughlin Clerk And you are directed to serve this warrant seven days at least before the time Annie H McDonnell Teller Mary A Rowland Teller of said meeting as provided in the By-Laws of the Town TOWN OF LEXINGTON 49 50 ANNUAL REPORTS Precinct Two Precinct 4 1,065 One thousand sixty-five Att J Carroll Ryan Warden Precinct 5 1,108 One thousand one-hundred eight Ilda J Field Clerk Precinct 6 1,036 One thousand thirty-six Mary Ella Clifford Teller s Henry P Meade Teller Total 6,057 Six thousand fifty-seven a Precinct Three SELECTMAN Randall W Richards Warden Edna D Anderson Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total EdA Hallett Teller Clerk Alan G Adams 555 734 837 780 845 731 4482 MaryBlanks 249 284 189 285 263 305 1575 Mary A Spellman Teller 804 1018 1026 1065 1108 1036 6057 Precinct Four Alan G Adams was elected Selectman for three years Louise E Ahern Warden Mary G Oliver Clerk Ralph I Dale Teller TOWN CLERK Elizabeth F DowneyTeller Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total James J Carroll 627 824 883 843 897 815 4889 Precinct Five Blanks 177 194 143 222 211 221 1168 .. Joseph Rooney Warden -- Florence M Bruce Clerk 804 1018 1026 1065 1108 1036 6057 Beatrice F Morse Teller James J Carroll was elected Town Clerk for one year Alice G Marshall Teller • TOWN TREASURER Precinct Six Joan E Baker Warden Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total Clerk James J Carroll 605 791 867 813 871 786 4733 Mary J Ferry Blanks 199 227 159 252 237 250 1324 Caroline F Deloury Teller Rosalie MacDonald .. Teller - 804 1018 1026 1065 1108 1036 6057 The polls were declared open in each precinct at seven-thirty o'clock A M James J Carroll was elected Town Treasurer for one year and remained open until eight o'clock P iM, after which time, after due notice, they were closed SCHOOL COMMITTEE The election officers were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total The total number of registered voters in each precinct as follows Sanborn C Brown 449 637 696 689 647 635 3753 Dan H Fenn, Jr 432 480 536 648 585 590 3271 Precinct 1 1,804 (One thousand eight-hundred four) Vernon C Page 390 575 513 428 592 478 2976 Precinct 2 1,978 (One thousand nine-hundred seventy-eight) Blanks 337 344 307 365 392 369 2114 Precinct 3 1,767 (One thousand seven-hundred sixty-seven) T Precinct 4 1,814 (One thousand eight-hundred fourteen) 1608 2036 2052 2130 2216 2072 12114 Precinct 5 1,901 (One thousand nine-hundred one) Sanborn C Brown and Dan H Fenn, Jr, were elected to the School Committee for Precinct 6 1,858 (One thousand eight-hundred fifty-eight) three years Total 11,122 (Eleven thousand one hundred twenty-two) MODERATOR Reconciliation sheets were delivered to the Town Clerk at his office Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total Charles E Ferguson 578 745 837 780 876 744 4560 The Registrars of Voters and the Town Clerk canvassed the result as follows Blanks 226 273 189 285 232 292 1497 Precinct 1 804 Eight hundred four 804 1018 1026 1065 1108 1036 6057 Precinct 2 1,018 One thousand eighteen Charles E Fergusonwas elected Moderator for one year Precinct 3 1,026 One thousand twenty-six g TOWN OF LEXINGTON 51 52 ANNUAL REPORTS *Daniel P Busa 455 • PLANNING BOARD *William L Brown, Jr 428 tAugust W Koch 294 Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total *James E. Luvalle 353 Thomas S Grindle .. 541 727 815 760 827 719 4389 *William G Nowlin 406 Blanks 263 291 211 305 281 317 1668 Leo S Poplawski 266 a *Norman J Richards 420 804 1018 1026 1065 1108 1036 6057 *Emile J JVRichards 320 Thomas S Grindle was elected to the Planning Board for five years *Robert E Doran 375 Bernard Esecson271 COLLECTOR OF TAXES *Austin W Fisher, Jr . . . 395 Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total *Nancy D Hudson .. .. ... .... ... 383 is .... . 281 Ethel U Rich ... 581 770 859 820 890 795 4715 Rodger E Winsor D Jellis y 239 Blanks 223 248 167 245 218 241 1342 *Haskell W Reed • 477 Lewis J 'Rose 241 804 1018 1026 1065 1108 1036 6057 Lewis M Walter 306 Ethel U Rich was elected Collector of Taxes for one year Blanks • 3758 *Elected for three years CEMETERY COMMISSIONER TElected for two years Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total 538 716 818 762 838 735 4407 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS—PRECINCT TWO GailB W Smith 266 302 208 303 270 301 1650 Blanks Twelve Town Meeting Members in Precinct Two, the eleven receiving the s • 804 1018 1026 1065 1 108 1036 6057 highest number of votes to serve for the term of three years, and the one receiving Gail W Smith was elected Cemetery Commissioner for three years the next highest number of votes to fill an unexpired term ending March 1960 *J Harper Blaisdell, Jr .. ... .. 480 CONSTABLES *Marjorie K Blaisdell 418 Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total *Winfield S Caouette ... .. .... 485 387 • 483 409 435 496 403 2613 *George E Foster 499 Henry W Dooley 313 399 491 421 465 Thomas G Gibian 360 Paul E Wrdon s 465 543 623 265 458 2547 *'Lloyd C Harding 464 458 2547 * 18 6 Stanley JanusasLewis L Hoyt ... ... 483 Blanks .. ... .. 443 611 529 *Ru"us L McQuillan 424 1608 2036 2052 2130 2216 2072 • 12114 *Jason H Woodward .. .. 5162 Frances T Chalmers •• 270 Henry W Dooley and Paul E Furdon were elected Constables for one year Thomas C Chalmers 287 Jean B Fletcher335 TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS Milton L Gould 271 Total tAllan Green 360 Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 P71� 4265 Eileen C Henriques 255 George P Morey 532 710 772 745 796 Vincent R Hertemck •• 291 Blanks .. 272 308 254 320 312 326 1792 William W MacLean337 297 # \ 804 1018 1026 1065 1108 1036 6057 Edith S Myerson George E Rowe, Jr .. ... ... ... .... 292 George P Morey was elected Trustee of Public Trusts for six years *Donald K Tucker 504 Nathan S Wall 234 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS--PRECINCT ONE *Benlamm • W White . .... ... ... ... ... 361 Blanks 3993 ✓ II *Elected for three years Twelve Town Meeting, Members in Precinct 0'ne, the eleven receiving the $Tie vote thehighest highest nmbertofsv tesfto fill anrunexpred term s number of votes endthe .ng ending March 1960 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 53 54 ANNUAL REPORTS • • TOWN MEETING MEMBERS—PRECINCT THREE TOWN MEETING MEMBERS—PRECINCT FIVE (For Three Years) Twelve Town Meeting Members in Precinct Five, the eleven receiving the 495 highest number of votes to serve for the term of three years, and the one receiving *Joseph E Belcher .... 483 the next highest number of votes to fill an unexpired term ending March 1960 a *Louis W Bills 552 4 *William •I Burnham 394 *Howard D Butler 577 Felix V Cutler 552 *Thornton S Cody .. 454 *Leland H Emery 542 tWilliam P Fitzgerald 433 *Milton F Hodgdon .. 503 *Eleanor Bradford Litchfield . ... . . ... .. .... . .... ... 561 *Russell M Little . " 601 *George P Morey 577 *Mildred B Marek .. *Robert H Packard 558535 *A. Edward Rowse •••• •• *Howard A Patterson 522 .. 606 *George P Wadsworth *Frederick E Tucker 376 1 Robert A Bittenbender 323 *Gabriel Baker 482 Daniel H Gray ••• ••• ••• •• 368 Arthur G Bernier 429 Donald H. Houghton "' 366 Florence Mildred Bernier 405 Marion E Hunt . 516 "Carl H Bolter 450 *Frederic K Johnson 230 Robert E Bond 297 Albert S Richardson, Jr . ••• ••• Robert 0 B Carpenter ... ... 365 330 Robert E Corb r w Enid M Starr 424 201 *J S Nason Whitney 3067 James L Grant 355 Blanks . •• Charles F MacDonald . ... . 380 *Elected for three years *Norman T May 520 John J G McCue .. .. 248 • Merion M Ritter . . .. .. .. 389 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS—PRECINCT FOUR *David A Stuntz 481 (For Three Years) Blanks . .. .. ... ... 4124 405 *Elected for three years *Walter G Black • 386 tElected for two years Charles T Cogswell 390 *Robert M Coquillette • '• • 403 *Chesley M Dunlap • 345 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS—PRECINCT SIX Helen H Hager .. .. • •• • 401 *Robert H Holt . 348 Twelve Town Meeting Members in Precinct Six, the eleven receiving the Selden M Loring 470 highest number of votes to serve for the term of three years, and the one receiving *Edward T Martin . "' 391 the next highest number of votes to fill an unexpired term ending March 1960 i *Charles E Scribner .. . • ••• • 346 *Richard H Baffin Helen M Bernier . .. • ••• •.. 554 486 ... ... ... . *Arthur E Bryson, Jr .. .. .•• *George E Cooper 506 . 388 *Roy A Crosby 479 John M Fernberger366 Robert S Gohd 369 *Robert H Farwell . 474 Robert H Kingston 200 *John E Harvey 508 Lauri A Lindell 395 "John F Manley .. .. .. .. .. .. . 453 *Martin Lubin 267 *Nathan B Ricker 423 Donald R Mahoney *Donald J Shaw 518 N Richard F Phelps 349 *James C Shaw 416 • . 242 John F Cogan,Jr .. .... 257 Doris Luck Pullen .•• 262 William A Rae, Jr *Francis A Gallagher 399 416 Royal W Gilson 312 *Stephen T Russian 433Henry*Richard W Souza Charles Henr Jackson 415 « 464 Jeanette M. Karns 315 r *Dorothy B Williams 3193 .. ... ... ... ... • tJames W Lambie 371 Blanks Martin 'Lichterman *E.ected for three years • . .. 339 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 55 56 ANNUAL REPORTS 340 . Michael J Lynch Paul E Mazerall 190 RESIGNATION OF ERNEST CUTTER WillWilliam S 69 AS A TOWN MEETING MEMBER iamnia Ann SullivanllivanTrebio 343 As of March 12, 1958 I received the resignation of Ernest Cutter, 127 Fallen Virg• Blanks 4551 Road, as a Town Meeting Member in Precinct Two In accordance with Chapter "Elected for three years 442, Acts of 1956 William W McLean, 46 Watertown Street, was the next cansr - fElected for two years didate with the highest number of votes cast March 10, 1958 Therefore he be- QUESTION No 1 came a Town Meeting Member in Precinct Two for a term of one year ending March, 1959 Shall chapter thirty-two B of the General Laws, authorizing any county, uty, town or district to provide a plan of group life insurance, group accidental death JAMES J CARROLL, and dismemberment insurance, and group general or blanket hospital, surgical and Town Clerk medical insurance for certain persons in the service of such county, city, town or district and their dependents, be accepted by this towns RESIGNATION OF ALAN G. ADAMS AS A TOWN MEETING MEMBER Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total Yes 403 480 525 499 520 569 2996 As of March 17, 1958 I received the resignation of Alan G Adams, 15 Som- No .. ... .. ... .. 253 348 307 372 376 342 1998 erset Road, as a Town Meeting Member m Precinct Three In accordance with Blanks 148 190 194 194 212 125 1063 Chapter 442, Acts of 1956, Felix V Cutler, 4 Carley Road, was the next candidate - with the highest number of votes cast March 10, 1958 Therefore he became a Town Meeting Member in Precinct Three for a term of one year ending March, 804 1018 1026 1065 11 108 1036 6057 19 QUESTION No. 2 JAMES J CARROLL, Are you in favor of amending the zoning by-law of the Town to change land Town Clerk bounding on Spring Street, the Cambridge-Concord Highway (Route 2) and the State Highway Route 128 from a one-family dwelling district to a type of business district that will enable it to be used for a regional shopping center? ANNUAL Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total ��N MEETING Yes .. 566 609 674 508 749 590 3696 HELD MARCH 17, 1958 No 149 312 244 438 230 386 1759 Meeting called to order Blanks 89 97 108 1 19 129 60 602 by Moderator, Charles E Ferg uson at 8 06 P M There were 188 Town Meeting Members present 804 1018 1026 1065 11108 1036 6057 A true record Attest JAMES J CARROLL, Invocation offered by the Rev. Thomas E MacLeod 8 08 P. M Town Clerk Town Clerk, James J Carroll, read the warrant for the meeting until further March 12, 1958 reading was waived 8 08 P M To Whom It May Concern Town Clerk, James J Carroll, read the Constable's Return of the warrant. As of this twelfth day of March, 1958, I do hereby appoint Mary R McDonough 8:08 P M. as Assistant Town Clerk and Assistant Town Treasurer, Town of Lexington JAMES J CARROLL, ARTICLE 2. Norman J Richards, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee Town Clerk Town Treasurer presented Committee's Report William C Madden of the Appropriation Committee speaks of the criticism in RESIGNATION OF AUGUST W. KOCH the editorial in the local paper of the Appropriation Committee Report 8 14 P. M AS A TOWN MEETING MEMBER 8 14 ppr priation Committee Report as presented, accepted and placed on file As of March 12, 1958 I received the resignation of August W Koch, 15 Ox- ford Street; as a Town Meeting Member in Precinct One In accordance with Chap- tee ARTICLE 2 Irving H Mabee, Chairman of the Capital Expenditures Commit- ter 442. Acts of 1956, Winsor D Jells, 12 Oxford Street, was the next candidate on fiese88t15epP. M ortt of the committee which was voted to be accepted and placed » with the highest number of votes ca t March 10, 1958 Therefore he became a • Town Meeting Member in Precinct One for a term of one year ending March, 1959 ARTICLE 2 George P. Morey presents report of the Hospital Needs Study JAMES J.CARROLL, Committee which was voted to be accepted, placed on file and the committee be dis- Town Clerk charged 8 15 P M. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 57 58 ANNUAL REPORTS • ARTICLE 2 Mrs Ruth Morey, Chairman of the High School Building Addi- ASSESSORS' DEPARTMENT • tion Committee presents Final Report of the committee which was voted to be ac- Personal Services • $16,405 60 cepted, place on file and the committee discharged 8 17 P M Expenses 1,692 00 Out of State Travel s ARTICLE 3 Presented by Raymond W James, Selectman 100 00 VOTED That a Committee of three be appointed by the Moderator to have 8 24 P M charge of the lectures under the wills of Eliza Cary Farnham and Susanna E Cary LAW DEPARTMENT for the current year Personal Services Carried Unanimously 8 18 P M Special Fees $4,000 00 5,000 00 ARTICLE 4 Presented by Raymond W James Expenses 2,500 00 Explanation of salary increases by Mr James 8 22 P M 8 25 P M Moderator, Charles E Ferguson, reads items in Article 4 APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE Expenses VOTED That the following amounts be appropriated for the current year and 8 25 P M $1,590 00 be raised in the current tax levy, except where a transfer is indicated, they shall be provided by such a transfer BOARD OF APPEALS Expenses $1,635 00 SELECTMEN'S DEPARTMENT 8 26 P M Personal Services r 2,769 38 BOARD OF RETIREMENT Expenses Printing Town Report 2,242 19 Accrued Llab iIit Y $37,328 00 Elections4,709 00 Expenses 325 00 Insurance42,000 00 8 26 P M • Unclassified348 00 HEALTH DEPARTMENT' 8 23 P M Personal Services $8,156 36 Expenses 8,845 00 TOWN CLERK&TREASURER'S DEPARTMENT Engineering 2,500 00 Personal Services $8,224 61 Animal Inspection 950 00 Expenses 1,228 00 Dog Clinic Out of State Travel 250 00646 87 Elections 990 00 8 26 P M Vital Statistics . . . 30 00 VETERANS' DAY Parking Meter Maintenance 100 00 Expenses $150 00 (This amount to be transferred from the Parking Meter Fund) 8 26 P M 8 23 P M MEMORIAL DAY COLLECTOR'S DEPARTMENT Expenses $500 00 Personal Services $7,698 25 8 26 P M Expenses2,082 00 PATRIOTS' DAY Metered Mail System5,1 12 00 Expenses 8 24 P M $4,000 00 8 27 P M TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS PLANNING BOARD r Expenses $225 00 Personal Services $9,175 64 8 24 P M. Expenses 3,750 00 8 27 P M ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT r Personal Services . . . $10,662 00 RECREATION COMMITTEE • Expenses 570 00 Personal Services $9,922 00 Out of State Travel 75 00 Expenses3,825 00 8 24 P M 8 27 P M TOWN OF LEXINGTON 59 60 ANNUAL REPORTS • BOARD OF REGISTRARS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Personal Services .. $3,522 00 Personal Services $28,354 28 Expenses •• ...... •• 1,650 00 P Expenses 1,270 00 827P, M 830P 'M • POLICE DEPARTMENT • Personal Services 1$169,079 66 TOWN OFFICES & CARY MEMORIAL BLDG Expenses •• ••• 16,794 00 Personal Services .. $11,390 88 Parking Meter Maintenance 150 00 Expenses .. 30,765 00 (This amount to be transferred from the Parking Meter Fund) 8 30 P M. 8 27 P M. PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING DOG OFFICER Wages and Expenses „ Personal Services $300 00 $30,230 00 8 30 P M. Expenses 650 00 HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE 8 27 P M FIRE DEPARTMENT Wages and Expenses $82,800 00 Personal Services •. • $182,827 50 8 30 P M Expenses ... 22,930 00 HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT—ROAD MACHINERY Ambulance . . . . .. .... 500 00 Wages and Expenses $32,550 00 4 8 28 P M 8 30 P M FOREST FIRES SNOW REMOVAL Wages and Expenses $500 00 Wages and Expenses $75,000 00 8 28 P M 1831 P M ' CIVIL DEFENSE • Expenses $1,500 00 TRAFFIC REGULATIONS & CONTROL 8 28 P M. Wages and Expenses $10,425 00 X831 P M CAPITAL EXPENDITURES COMMITTEE STREET LIGHTS Expenses $350 00 8 28 P M Expenses $47,855 68 8 31 P M HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION STREET SIGNS Expenses $500 00 Expenses $5,000 00 8 28 P M 8 32 P M STANDING SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE SEWER MAINTENANCE Expenses ... .... . $750 00 Wages and Expenses $14,285 00 8 29 P M 8 32 P M INSPECTION DEPARTMENT SEWER SERVICES Personal Services $15,721 05 Wages and Expenses Expenses . .. 1,733 00 ••• $59,500 00 Out of State Travel 100 00 8 32 P M 8 29 P M GARBAGE COLLECTION WEIGHTS & MEASURES Expenses 8 32 P M. „ $33,000 00 ,11 Personal Services . $1,000 00 Expenses . 497 00 CARE OF DUMPS & REMOVAL OF ASHES 8 29 P M Wages and Expenses $18,400 00 o PUBLIC WORKS, SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE 8 33 P M Personal Services $32,516 57 WATER MAINTENANCE Expenses 1,601 00 Wages and Expenses $65,859 75 8 29 P M 833'P M TOWN OF LEXINGTON 61 62 ANNUAL REPORTS a WATER SERVICES AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN Wages and Expenses $42,750 00 Aid and Expenses $7,000 00 8 33 P M 836P M TANCE a PARKS OLD AGE Aid and Expenses xpenses $91,500 00 a Wages and Expenses $80,662 34 8 36 P M 8 34 P M VETERANS' BENEFITS INSECT SUPPRESSION Personal Services . $1,708 20 Wages and Expenses $7,350 00 8 34 P M Administration 335 00 Aid and Expenses 9,000 00 8 37 P M. SHADE TREES CEMETERY MAINTENANCE Wages and Expenses $15,625 00 Personal Services $4,244 28 8 34 P M Wages and Expenses 29,694 82 DUTCH ELM (Of which $2,000 00 is to be transferred from the Per- Wages and Expenses $12,950 00 petual Care Fund-Westview Cemetery, and $1,500 00 8 34 P M is to be transferred from the Perpetual Care Fund--Mun- roe Cemetery) SCHOOL OPERATION 8 37 P M Personal Services $1,370,141 02 PAYMENTS ON DEBT Expenses 343,689 97 Interest $206,200 25 Out of State Travel 865 00 Principal 559,000 00 Athletics 22,240 95 (Of which $7,000 00 is to be transferred from the Park- Americanization Classes 235 00 ing Meter Fund) s Vocational Education-Tuition 18,100 00 8 38 P M Handicraft Classes 8,972 60 8 35 P M All items under Article 4 being approved as read or amended, presented by the Moderator, as a vote, voted on and carried unanimously by voice vote at 8 39 P M DENTAL CLINIC Personal Services $5,284 00 ARTICLE 5 Presented by Raymond W James, Selectman Expenses 766 00 VOTED That the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be 8 35 P M and he hereby is authorized to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1959, and to issue a note POSTURE CLINIC or notes therefor payable within one year and to renew any note or notes that may Personal Services $1,809 00 be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 17 of Chapter Expenses 240 00 44 of the General Laws 8 35 P M Carried Unanimously 8 40 P M Unless otherwise noted, all articles presented by Raymond W James, Selectman CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY Personal Services $62,000 00 ARTICLE 6 VOTED To establish the salary and compensation of the Town Expenses 25,011 11 Treasurer,Town Clerk and Town Collector of Taxes at the following annual rates (In addition to the amount of $3,473 89 received from Town Clerk $3,400 00 the County for Dog Licenses) Town Treasurer 3,400 00 8 35 P M Town Collector of Taxes 6,000 00 the increase over the rates established last year to become effective April 1, 1958, kb PUBLIC WELFARE and to raise and appropriate therefor the sum of $12,630 40 Personal Services $8,899 52 Carried Unanimously 8 40 P M Administration 625 00 Aid and Expenses 12,500 00 8 36 P M ARTICLE 7 Raymond W James moves for indefinite postponement Carried Unanimously 8 41 P M 4 DISABILITY ASSISTANCE Aid and Expenses $14,400 00 ARTICLE 8 Raymond W James moves for indefinite postponement 8 36 P M Carried Unanimously 8 41 P M TOWN OF LEXINGTON 63 64 ANNUAL REPORTS } ARTICLE 9 VOTED To appropriate $25,000 00 for the Reserve Fund and to to provide for payment thereof by transfer of the said sum from the unexpended provide for the payment thereof by a transfer of $20,000 00 from the Overlay Re- balance of the appropriation for the installation of sewer mains voted under Article serve Fund and the balance of $5,000 00 to be raised in the current tax levy 14 of the Warrant for the 1956 Annual Town Meeting, as supplemented by the Carried Unanimously 8 42 P M appropriation for such installation voted under Article 14 of the Warrant for the • Special Town Meeting held on November 19, 1956 ARTICLE 10 VOTED That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to petition ~ the Director of Accounts of the State for an audit for the year 1958 Carried Unanimously 8 55 P M Carried Unanimously 8 42 P M ARTICLE 15 VOTED That the Selectmen be and they hereby are author- ARTICLE 11 VOTED That the Selectmen be and they hereby are author- ized to install a sewer main under the State Highway Route 128 in such locations ized to install water mains not less than six inches but less than sixteen inches in as the Selectmen may determine, in accordance with Chapter 504 of the Acts of diameter in such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the Selectmen 1897, as amended, or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor, may determine, subject to the assessment of betterments or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land and to appropriate for such installation and land acquisition the sum of $54,000 00 necessary therefor, and to appropriate for such installation and land acquisition the and that payment be provided by the transfer of $11,551 78 from the unexpended balance of the trunk sewers 1948 account, the transfer of $75 40 from the un- sum of Water D$65,500 00, and that payment be provided by the transfer 00f $16,from 2 Water expended balance of the appropriation for the installation of sewer mains voted 5 from Department Available Surplus, the transfer of $6,500 from Water Assessment Fund, the transfer of $1,359 13 from the unexpended balance of the under Article 12 of the Warrant for the 1954 Annual Town Meeting, the transfer appropriation for the installation of water mains voted under Article 10 of the of $18,312 12 from the unexpended balance of the appropriation for the installa- Warrant for the 1951 Annual Town Meeting, the transfer of $6,969 15 from the tion of sewer mains voted under Article 14 of the Warrant for the 1956 Annual unexpended balance of the appropriation for the installation of water mains voted Town Meeting, as supplemented by the appropriation for such installation voted under Article 10 of the Warrant for the 1954 Annual Town Meeting, the transfer under Article 14 of the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting held on November of $30,054 81 from the unexpended balance of the appropriation for the installa- tion of water mains voted under Article 13 of the Warrant for the 1956 Annual Carried Unanimously 8 59 P M Town Meeting and $4,364 76 to be raised in the current tax levy ARTICLE 16 VOTED That the Selectmen be and they hereby are author- Carried Unanimously 8 46 P M ized to install sewer mains in such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as ARTICLE 12 Raymond W James moves for indefinite postponement the Selectmen may determine from the vicinity of Brandon Street toward Watertown Carried Unanimously 8 48 P M Street in accordance with Chapter 504 of the Acts of 1897, as amended, or other- wise, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, ARTICLE 13 VOTED That the Selectmen be and they hereby are author- easement or other interest in land necessary therefor, and to appropriate for such ized to install sewer mains, subject to the assessment of betterments or otherwise, installation and land acquisition the sum of $250,000 00 of which $50,000 00 is in such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the Selectmen may deter- to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account, $100,000 00 is to be mine, in accordance with Chapter 504 of the Acts of 1897 and all acts in amend- raised in the current tax levy and the balance of $100,000 00 is to be provided by ment thereof and in addition thereto, or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain the issue of bonds or notes of the Town, and that the Treasurer, with the approval or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor, of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $100,000 00 and to appropriate for such installation and land acquisition the sum of $1 69,650 00 and issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, to be payable in accordance with and that payment be provided by the transfer of $52,650 00 from the Sewer As- the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, as amended, within a period not sessment Fund, the raising of $52,000 00 in the current tax levy and the balance exceeding twenty years of $65,000 00 to be provided by the issue of bends or notes of the Town, and 9 01 P M that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is author- ized to borrow the sum of $65,000 00 and issue bonds or notes of the Town Thomas G Gibian moves for indefinite postponement therefor, to be payable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the 9 03 P M General Laws, as amended, within a period not exceeding twenty years Indefinite postponement voted on and declared lost by voice vote 9 09 P M Carried Unanimously 8 53 P M Amendment offered by William Hammer as follows ARTICLE 14 VOTED That the Selectmen be and they hereby are author- "On AmountoArticle appropriation roas stated ized to extend in a southerly direction in such locations as the Selectmen may of anpthe current be $125,000evyand00 balancethe sumof $50,000 00 determine, the sanitary sewer main that now runs from the pumping station to the to be raised in the eiod tax levy the twenty ros $75,000 00 southerly side of Massachusetts Avenue at the easterly side of the State Highwayto be Amendment as presentedd for a period notn andtexceed declaredlost years" Route 128 location, in accordance with Chapter 504 of the Acts of 1897, as as voted on lost byo voice vote 9 16 P M P Main motion as presented voted on and carried unanimously 9 17 P M I amended, or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor, and to ap- 17 Raymond W James moves for indefinite postponement propriate for such installation and land acquisition the sum of $70,000 00, and Carried Unanimously 9 17 P M TOWN OF LEXINGTON 65 66 ANNUAL REPORTS ARTICLE 18 VOTED That the sum of $1 1,010 24 be raised and appro- ARTICLE 27 VOTED To enlarge the scope of the Road Machinery Fund prated for pensions for retired members of the Police Department, and their by crediting to said fund an amount based on hourly rental for the use of motorized dependents, and that the sum of $8,311 80 be raised and appropriated for pensions equipment of the Department of Public Works when used on various projects car- for retired members of the Fire Department and their dependents under Chapter 32 ned on under the direction of said Department or other Departments of the Town, of the General Laws the amount of said charge not to exceed the amount allowed by the State for the Carried Unanimously 9 18 P M use of similar equipment Carried Unanimously 9 57 P M ARTICLE 19 VOTED That the sum of $4,500 00 be raised and appro- ARTICLE 28 VOTED That the Selectmen be and they hereby are author- priated for Chapter 90 highway maintenance ized to appoint one of their members to the Board of Appeals Unanimously 9 19 P M pP in accordance with Section 4A of Chapter 41 of the General Laws ARTICLE 20 VOTED That the sum of $37,000 00 be raised and appro- Carried Unanimously 9 58 P M priated for the construction of part of Concord Avenue under Chapter 90 highway ARTICLE 29 VOTED That the Selectmen be and they hereby are author- construction ized to install street lights in such unaccepted streets as they may determine prior Martin Lubin moves for indefinite postponement 9 25 P M Indefinite postponement voted on and declared lost by voice vote 9 40 P M to the final adjournment of the 1959 Annual Town Meeting Main motion as presented voted on and carried unanimously 9 41 P M Carried Unanimously 9 59 P M ARTICLE 30 VOTED That the Selectmen be and they hereby are author- ARTICLE 21 VOTED That the sum of $39,000 00 be appropriated for ized to sell and convey at any time on or before March 16, 1959 the land on permanent construction of part of Allen Street and that payment be provided by Menam Street known as the Old Fire Station Site, upon such terms and conditions transfer from funds received from the State under Chapter 718 of the Acts of 1956 Carried Unanimously 9 43 P M as they deem proper Carried Unanimously 10 00 P M ARTICLE 22 VOTED That the Selectmen be and they hereby are author- ARTICLE 31 Presented by Thomas S Grindle ized to construct concrete, bituminous concrete or other sidewalks, at such locations VOTED That the Planning Board be and hereby is authorized to obtain as they shall determine, where the abutting owner pays one-half of the cost, or options for land or rights therein that it desires to recommend be acquired by the otherwise, and to appropriate therefor the sum of $25,000 00, and to provide for Town as locations for future streets or forla round and recreational p yg purposes, payment thereof by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account that the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized on behalf of the Town to acquire Carried Unanimously 9 47 P M by purchase, by eminent domain or otherwise, such lands or rights therein as loca- tions for future streets as are or may be included in options obtained by the ARTICLE 23 VOTED That the Selectmen be and they hereby are author- Plannin Board, and that funds alreadyappropriated ion ized to install curbings at such locations as they may determine, and to appropriate gmafor options and land purposes therefor the sum of $5,000 00, this amount to be raised in the current tax levy for future street locations be and hereby are made available for all the purposes hereof Carried Unanimously 9 48 P M Amendment presented by Vincent McCrossen as follows ARTICLE 24 VOTED That the sum of $7,000 00 be raised and appropn- "Remove eminent domain from Article 31 10 01 P M McC ated for the improvement of lowlands and swamps in the eradication of mosquitoes, Amendment withdrawn by Vincent d declarer 10 04 P M under Section 4A of Chapter 252 of the General Laws Main motion as presented voted on and declared carried unanimously 10 05 P M Carried Unanimously 9 53 P M ARTICLE 32 Presented by George M Hynes ARTICLE 25 VOTED That the Selectmen be and they hereby are author- VOTED That the sum of $2 000 00 be appropriated for the development of ized to install drains in such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as they Westview Cemetery and that said sum be provided by transfer from the Westview may determine, in accordance with Chapter 263 of the Acts of 1926, as amended, Cemetery Sale of Lots Fund or otherwise, subject to the assessment of betterments or otherwise, and to take Carried Unanimously 10 05 P M by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land ARTICLE 33 VOTED That the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized necessary therefor, and to appropriate for such installation and land acquisition the to purchase in the name of the Town the sixteen voting machines now held under sum of $31,600 00 and to provide for payment therefor by transfer from the lease and that the sum of $23,456 00 be appropriated therefor and be raised in Excess and Deficiency Account the current tax levy Carried Unanimously 9 54 P M Carried by voice vote 10 15 P M ARTICLE 26 VOTED To appropriate the sum of $50,000 00 for the pur- ARTICLE 34 VOTED To appropriate the sum of $40,000 00 to purchase chase by or with the approval of the Selectmen of equipment for the Department group insurance for Town employees and their dependents under the provisions of of Public Works and to provide for payment thereof by transfer from the Road Chapter 32B of the General Laws, as amended, and to provide for payment thereof Machinery Fund by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account Carried Unanimously 9 56 P M Carried Unanimously 10 17 P M TOWN OF LEXINGTON 67 68 ANNUAL REPORTS • ARTICLE 35 VOTED To raise and appropriate the sum of $1,000 00 to ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING pay the necessary expenses of a member of the Police Department while attending the National Police Academy conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation at HELD MARCH 24, 1958 Washington, D C Carried Unanimously 10 20 P M Meeting called to order by the Moderator Charles E Ferguson at 8 04 P M ARTICLE 36 VOTED To raise and appropriate the sum of $10,175 00 for There were 187 Town Meeting Members present the purchase by or with the approval of the Selectmen of equipment for the Park Invocation offered by Rev Floyd J Taylor 8 05 P M Department Carried Unanimous!' 10 22 P M Selectman, Raymond W James, moves that Article 2 be opened and presented Report of the Cary Lectures Committee which was voted to be accepted and placed ARTICLE 37 VOTED That the sum of $8,000 00 be appropriated for the on file and the committee discharged purchase by the Selectmen of a new ambulance and that, in addition, the Selectmen Carried Unanimously 8 07 P M be and hereby are authorized to turn in the present ambulance to apply toward the purchase price, and that said sum of $8,000 00 be provided by a transfer from ARTICLE 2 Nathan B Ricker presents report of the Group Insurance Study the Excess and Deficiency Account Committee which was voted to be accepted, placed on file and the committee Carried Unanimously 10 30 P M discharged ARTICLE 38 VOTED That the sum of $18,000 00 be appropriated for Carried Unanimously 8 07 P M the purchase of an equipped fire engine for the Fire Department and that said sum ARTICLE 2 Austin W Fisher, Jr presents report of the Standing School be provided by a transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account Building Committee which was voted to be accepted and placed on file Carried Unanimously 10 32 P M Carried Unanimously 8 08 P M James M West moves that meeting be adjourned until Monday, March 24, ARTICLE 2 Bertram Gustin presents Report of the Town Celebrations Com- 1958 at 8 00 P M mittee which was voted to be accepted and placed on file 10 32 P M Carried Unanimously 8 12 P M JAMES J CARROLL, David F Toomey moves Articles 4 through 38 as passed at the Town Meeting Town Clerk held March 17, 1958 be rescinded Said vote declared lost by voice vote 8 13 P M ARTICLE 39 Wilbur M Jaquith presents Report of the Additional Fire SPECIAL ELECTION TOWN MEETING MEMBERS OF PRECINCT TWO HELD Station Committee which was voted to be accepted, placed on file and the com- MARCH 24, 1958 TO DECIDE TIE VOTE BETWEEN THOMAS G. GIBIAN mittee discharged AND ALAN GREEN—RESULT OF TOWN ELECTION HELD MARCH 10, 1958 Carried Unanimously 8 14 P M Meeting called to order by Town Clerk, James J Carroll David F Toomey moves that all articles remaining in the warrant be taken up There were twenty Town Meeting Members present from Precinct 2 together and $8,000,000 00 be appropriated 8 15 P M Motion ruled out of order by the Moderator 8 15 P M. George C Sheldon was nominated and duly elected as Chairman for the meeting Aiden Lassell Ripley was duly nominated and elected as clerk for the meeting ARTICLE 40 Presented by Austin W Fisher, Jr VOTED That the Standing School Building Committee, appointed under au- Harold E Roeder and Frank A Currier, Jr served as tellers thority of the vote adopted under Article 37 of the warrant for the 1957 Annual Ballots were passed out and picked up by the tellers, who, with the chairman, Town Meeting be and hereby is authorized on behalf of the Town to enter into a counted them—the results as follows contract or contracts for remodeling, reconstructing and making extraordinary re- Thomas G Gibian received 12 votes pairs to the Junior High School building, and to prepare plans and specifications, Alan Green received 7 votes obtain bids and enter into a contract or contracts for re-equipping and refurnishing Blanks 1 vote the same, and to supervise the work, and that the sum of $457,000 00 be appro- r priated therefor, and that payment be provided by raising $127,000 00 in the Total 20 votes current tax levy and by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town for the balance of $330,000 00, and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and From the result of the votes cast, Thomas G Gibian will serve for a term of he hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $330,000 00 under the authority of three years ending March, 1961. Alan Green will serve for a term of two years Chapter 4 of the Acts of 1958 and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, r ending March, 1960 to be payable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, i GEORGE C SHELDON, as amended, within a period not exceeding ten years Chairman 8 16 P.M. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 69 70 ANNUAL REPORTS • Norman J Richards, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee, states that recreational purposes and other public purposes a parcel of land situated on the • westerly side of North Street in Lexington believed to be owned by Edith W Willard committee recommends unfavorable action 9 35 P M and Genieve Robinson and containing 58 acres, more or less, an option to acquire Vincent A McCrossen makes motion that no more money be appropriated for such land having been obtained from said owners by the Planning Board, and to schools 8 39 P M appropriate for such land acquisition the sum of $60,000 00 and to provide for a Said motion ruled out of order by the Moderator 8 39 P M payment thereof by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account 1. Vincent A McCrossen moves for indefinite postponement Voice vote not unanimous Standing vote taken as follows 8 53 P M In Favor Tellers Opposed Moderator, Charles E Ferguson, declares recess 9 08 P M 29 Donald K Irwin 2 115 APatterson Meeting re-opened at 9 10 P M 37 E nest AG ouo3 A Edward Rowse of the Appropriation Committee spoke in opposition to the article 9 22 P M 181 6 Mr Toomey moves for the previous question Not adopted 9 25 P M Carried 10 24 P M A Edward Rowse moves that vote be taken by secret ballot 9 26 P.M ARTICLE 45 Presented by Selectman, Raymond W James Indefinite postponement lost 9 27 P M VOTED That the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized on behalf of the I Town to purchase, take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire for playground, The motion to take by secret ballot was declared lost by voice vote 9 30 P M This was doubted and the Moderator asks for a show of hands of which there were not twenty doubters 9 31 P M Woodrow W Sayre moves for the previous question Adopted 9 54 P M recreational and educational purposes and other p p public purposes the land in East Lexington known as the Great Meadows, and land abutting thereon, and to appro- priate for such land acquisition the sum of $20,000 00 and to provide for payment thereof by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account Main motion voted on by voice vote The vote was not unanimous so standing Carried Unanimously 10 31 P M vote taken as follows In favor Tellers Opposed ARTICLE 46 Presented by Thomas S Grindle i 23 Donald K Irwin 8 VOTED That the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized on behalf of the 112 Howard A Patterson 10 Town to accept from DeVries Construction Company, Inc a grant of land in East 32 Ernest A Giroux 20 Lexington, situated southeasterly of the Sun Valley section and northeasterly o{ — — Lowell and Summer Streets, for playground and recreational purposes and other 167 38 public purposes, and to raise and appropriate therefor the sum of $1 00 Carried 9 56 P M Carried Unanimously 10 34 P M ARTICLE 42 Presented by Mildred B Marek VOTED That the sum of $18,000 00 be raised and appropriated to alter, ARTICLE 47 Presented by Selectman, Raymond W James remodel, repair and improve the building on the Barnes property for occupancy VOTED To construct under the Betterment Act, Eldred Street from the principally by administrative personnel of the School Department, and that the southwesterly sideline of Justin Street to Grove Street, and to appropriate for such Standing School Building Committee, appointed under authority of the vote adopted construction the sum of $52,000 00 and to provide for payment thereof by transfer under Article 37 of the warrant for the 1957 Annual Town Meeting, be and hereby from the Excess and Deficiency Account is authorized to retain architectural services, to prepare plans and specifications, to Carried Unanimously 10 35 P M obtain bids and to enter into a contract or contracts for such work and to supervise the work A Edward Rowse moves that meeting be adjourned for two weeks, until April Carried Unanimously 10 07 P M 7, 1958 10 35 P M ARTICLE 41 Mildred B Marek moves for indefinite postponement Selectman, Raymond W James, amends motion — that meeting be adjourned 4. Carried Unanimously 10 08 P M until Monday, March 31, 1958 at 8 00 P M ' ARTICLE 43 Austin W Fisher, Jr moves for indefinite postponement until 10 35 P M a future town meeting Carried Unanimously 10 10 P M Amendment as presented carried and voted unanimously 10 36 P M 0 ARTICLE 44 Presented by Thomas S Grindle 1 VOTED That the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized on behalf of the JAMES J CARROLL, Town to purchase, take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire for playground and Town Clerk TOWN OF LEXINGTON 71 72 ANNUAL REPORTS ' ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING Betterment Act, and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated April 4, 1957 and from Bow Street a distance of 270 feet, more or less, HELD MARCH 31, 1958 westerly to Cliffe Avenue as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated October 7, Meeting called to order by the Moderator, Charles E Ferguson 1957, and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, purchase or ., • 8 06 P M otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor There were 178 Town Meeting Members present Carried Unanimously 8 15 P M Invocation offered by Rev Harold T Handley 8 08 P M ARTICLE 53 VOTED To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Winter Street from Grove Street a distance of 1400 feet, more Selectman, Raymond W James moves that Articles 48-56 inc be taken up or less, southwesterly as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act and together which was unanimously accepted 8 08 P M shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated September 7, Unless otherwise noted, all articles presented by Selectman, Raymond W James 1957, and to authorize the Selectmen to lake by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor ARTICLE 48 VOTED To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Ellison Road from Leroy Road a distance of 753 feet, more or less, Carried Unanimously 8 16 P M northerly as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act, and shown upon ARTICLE 54 VOTED To establish as a town way, and accept the layout a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated November 4, 1957, and to of as a town way, Constitution Road from Paul Revere Road a distance of 460 feet, authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor 8 10 P M Thomas S Grindle, Chairman of the Planning Board, reads approval of Planning more or less, northwesterly as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act, and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated November 13, 1957, and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor Board of Articles 48-56 inc Carried Unanimously 8 17 P M Article 48 as presented carried unanimously 8 10 P M ARTICLE 55 VOTED To establish as a town way, and accept the layout ARTICLE 49 VOTED To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Sherburne Road from Winthrop Road southerly 735 feet, more or of as a town way, Greenwood Street from Paul Revere Road a distance of 970 feet, less, as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act, and shown upon a more or less, northerly and westerly to Harbell Street as laid out by the Selectmen plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated January, 1958, and to authorize under the Betterment Act, and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, Clerk, dated September 28, 1957, and to authorize the Selectmen to take by easement or other interest in land necessary therefor k eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest Carried 8 20 P M in land necessary therefor ARTICLE 56 VOTED To establish as a town way, and accept the layout Carried Unanimously 8 11 P M of as a town way, Winthrop Road from end of accepted portion 210 feet, more or i ARTICLE 50 VOTED To establish as a town way, and accept the layout less, to Sherburne Road as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act, of as a town way, Leroy Road from Marrett Road a distance of 265 feet, more or and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated January, less, northeasterly and easterly to School Street as laid out by the Selectmen under 1958, and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, purchase or the Betterment Act, and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, otherwise acquire any fee, easement, or other interest in land necessary therefor dated November 8, 1957, and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent do- - Carried 8 21 P M main, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor VOTED To appropriate for land acquisition and for construction of the ways Carried Unanimously 8 13 P M enumerated in Articles 48 to 56 inclusive, the sum of $95,315 00 and to provide ARTICLE 51 VOTED To establish as a town way, and accept the layout for payment thereof by the transfer of $25,000 24 from the unexpended balance of the appropriation for street construction voted under Articles 43 to 47 of the of as a town way, Roosevelt Road from School Street a distance of 665 feet, more Warrant for the 1954 Annual Town Meeting, the transfer of $1,175 86 from or less, westerly as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act, and shown the unexpended balance of the appropriation for street construction voted under i upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated November 7, 1957, Articles 45 to 52 of the Warrant for the 1955 Annual Town Meeting, the trans- and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor fer of $8,499 90 from the unexpended balance of the appropriation for street Carried Unanimously 8 14 P M construction voted under Articles 47 to 62 of the Warrant for the 1956 Annual Town Meeting, the raising of $639 00 in the current tax levy and the balance of ARTICLE 52 VOTED To establish as a town way, and accept the layout $60,000 00 to be provided by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town, and that of as a town way, Theresa Avenue from Cliffe Avenue a distance of 400 feet, more the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen be and he hereby is authorized or less, northwesterly to Fottler Avenue as laid out by the Selectmen under the to borrow the sum of $60,000 00 and issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, TOWN OF LEXINGTON 73 74 ANNUAL REPORTS a • to be payable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, ARTICLE 63 Indefinitely Postponed. Carried Unanimously 8 31 P M as amended, within a period not exceeding ten years ARTICLE 64. VOTED To establish as a town way, and accept the layout Carried Unanimously 8 24 P M of as a town way, Flintlock Road from Red Coat Lane 1693 feet, more or less, Raymond W James moves to take up Articles 57-77 Inc together, which was northerly, easterly and southerly to Red Coat Lane as laid out by the Selectmen and tikunanimously accepted 8 25 P M shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated January, 1958, ARTICLE 57 VOTED To establish as a town way, and accept the layout and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise of as a town way, Fairlawn Lane from Lowell Street a distance of 2270 feet, more acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor or less, easterly and thence southeasterly to end as laid out by the Selectmen and Carried Unanimously 8 31 P M shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated November, 1957, ARTICLE 65 VOTED To establish as a town way, and accept the layout and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise of as a town way, Red Coat Lane from Burlington Street a distance of 1 160 feet, acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor more or less, northeasterly as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan Carried Unanimously 8 25 P.M. on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated January 2, 1958, and to authorize ARTICLE 58 VOTED To establish as a town way, and accept the layout the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, purchase, or otherwise acquire any fee, of as a town way, Whipple Road from Lowell Street a distance of 2515 feet, more easement or other interest in land necessary therefor or less, easterly and thence southeasterly to end as laid out by the Selectmen and Carried Unanimously 8 32 P M shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated December, 1957, ARTICLE 66 VOTED To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise as a town way, Mason Street from Peacock Farm Road a distance of 300 feet, more acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor Carried Unanimously 8 26 P M ARTICLE 59 VOTED To establish as a town way, and accept the layout or less, northerly as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated November 23, 1957 and to authorize the Select- men to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor of as a town way, Wheeler Road from Whipple Road a distance of 1380 feet, more Carried Unanimously 8 33 P M or less, northwesterly to Fairlawn Lane as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated November, 1957, and to ARTICLE 67 VOTED To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of ' authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire as a town way, Peacock Farm Road from Watertown Street, 1 160 feet, more or less, any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor. northerly and easterly to Trotting Horse Drive, as laid out by the Selectmen and Carried Unanimously 8 27 P M shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated November 21, 1957 and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, purchase or ARTICLE 60 VOTED To establish as a town way, and accept the layout otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest tin land necessary therefor of as a town way, Locke Lane from Fairlawn Lane a distance of 1226 82 feet Carried Unanimously 8 34 P M southeasterly to Whipple Road as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated November, 1957, and from Whipple ARTICLE 68 VOTED To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of Road a distance of 696 feet, more or less, southeasterly to end as laid out by the as a town way, Trotting Horse Drive from Peacock Farm Road, 872 feet, more or less, northeasterly and southeasterly as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated November, 1957, and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, pur- a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated November 23, 1957 and to chase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire therefor Carried Unanimously 8 28 P M any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor Carried Unanimously 8 34 P M ARTICLE 61 VOTED To establish as a town way, and accept the layout ARTICLE 69 VOTED To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of of as a town way, Fiske Road from Winchester Drive a distance of 1884 38 feet as a town way, Demar Road from Turning Mill Road a distance of 1625 feet, more southeasterly to Whipple Road as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan or lest, northerly as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated November, 1957, and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, the office of the Town Clerk, dated January 1958 and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or easement or other interest in land necessary therefor ' other interest in land necessary therefor Carried Unanimously 8 29 P M Carried Unanimously 8 35 P M I ARTICLE 62 VOTED To establish as a town way, and accept the layout ARTICLE 70 VOTED To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of ' of as a town way, Russell Road from Whipple Road a distance of 1072 16 feet as a town way,Turning Mill Road from Robinson Road a distance of 855 feet, more northeasterly to Winchester Drive, more or less, as laid out by the Selectmen and or less, as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the office of shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated November, 1957, the Town Clerk, dated January 1958 and to authorize the Selectmen to take by * and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise em'nent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other inter- , acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor est in land necessary therefor Carried Unanimously 8 30 P M Carried Unanimously 8 35 P M TOWN OF LEXINGTON 75 76 ANNUAL REPORTS « .. ARTICLE 71 VOTED To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of ARTICLE 78 Presented by Donald K Irwin as a town way, Dane Road from Sherburne Road a distance of 1580 feet, more or VOTED To amend the Plumbing By-Law of the Town by striking out the whole less, as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the office of of the present Plumbing By-Law, as amended, and by substituting therefor a new the Town Clerk, dated January 1958 and to authorize the Selectmen to take by Plumbing By-Law as prepared and recommended by the Building and Plumbing By- eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other inter- Laws Study Committee and set forth in the pamphlet entitled "Proposed Revised est in land necessary therefor Plumbing By-Law", with the changes therein contained in the subsequent pamphlet Carried Unanimously 8 36 P M entitled "Changes in Proposed Revised Plumbing By-Law", a copy of each of said pamphlets being on file in the office of the Town Clerk ARTICLE 72 VOTED To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of The following amendment offered by Martin A Gilman as a town way, Foster Road from Dane Road a distance of 865 feet, more or less, southerly to Dane Road as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file "In Article 5, Section 19 insert not less than three (3) square feet" in the office of the Town Cledk, dated January 1958 and to authorize the Select- Amendment voted on and carried unanimously 8 46 P M men to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement I ARTICLE 78 Standing vote taken as follows or other interest in land necessary therefor In Favor Tellers Carried Unanimously 8 37 P M Opposed 32 Irving H Mabee 0 ARTICLE 73 VOTED To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of 100 Ernest A Giroux 0 as a town way, Stonewall Road from Barberry Road a distance of 370 feet, more 39 Lincoln P Cole, Jr 0 or less, easterly as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated November 23, 1957 and to authorize the Select- 171 0 men to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement Carried Unanimously 8 50 P M or other interest in land necessary therefor Carried Unanimously 8 38 P M ARTICLE 79 Presented by Donald K Irwin MOTION To amend the Building By-Law of the town by striking out Article ARTICLE 74 VOTED To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of XIX, Signs, as amended and to adopt a new Sign By-Law as recommended by the g as a town way, Westwood Road from Millbrook Road a distance of 1007 feet, more Building and Plumbing By-Laws Study Committee, a copy of which entitled "Pro- or less, northeasterly and southeasterly to Adams Street as laid out by the Select- posed Sign By-Law" and dated February, 1958, is on file in the office of the Town men and shown uoon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated January Clerk, with the following change in such copy— 3, 1958 and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor 1 In Article V, Miscellaneous, changing the first sentence of Section], Non Carried Unanimously 8 38 P M Conforming Signs, by adding at the end the following —and except that all signs must be made to comply with the provisions of paragraph f, Illumination, of Sec ARTICLE 75 VOTED To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of tion 2 A 1 of Article III within one (1) year after the effective date of this By Law— as a town way, Stimson Avenue from School Street a distance of 865 feet, more so that such first sentence will read as follows— or less, easterly as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the Signs legally erected before the adoption of this By-Law that do not conform office of the Town Clerk, dated January 4, 1958 and to authorize the Selectmen to the provisions of this By-Law must be made to so comply within five (5) years to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor after the effective date of this By-Law, except that standing signs must made to Carried Unanimously 8 39 P M comply within three (3) years after the effective date of this By-Law and except that all signs must be made to comply with the provisions of paragraph f, Illumina- ARTICLE 76 VOTED To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of tion, of Section 2 A 1 of Article III within one (1) year after the effective date of as a town way, Constitution Road from Paul Revere Road a distance of 670 feet, this By-Law more or less, northwesterly as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on 9 00 P M file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated November 13, 1957 and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, Gabriel Baker presents amendment to lay on table until a public hearing is held M easement or other interest in land necessary therefor Amendment voted on but voice vote is doubted by the Moderator Standing Carried Unanimously 8 40 P M vote taken as follows Thomas S Grindle, Chairman of the Planning Board, reads approval of Planning In Favor Tellers Opposed of Articles 57-62 inc and Articles 64-76 Inc 18 Irving H Mabee 16 59 Ernest A Giroux 39 ARTICLE 77 Indefinitely Postponed Carried Unanimously 8 43 P M 15 Lincoln P Cole, Jr 22 ` VOTED To raise and appropriate the sum of $100 for land acquisition and for construction of the ways enumerated in article 57 to 62 inclusive and in articles 92 77 64 to 76 inclusive Carried Unanimously 8 43 P M Amendment to lay on table adopted 9 04 P M TOWN OF LEXINGTON 77 78 ANNUAL REPORTS ARTICLE 80 Presented by Donald K Irwin VOTED To amend the Building By-Law of the Town by striking out the present Vincent A McCrossen asks permission to address the meeting The Moderator replied it would be in order if it was a unanimous vote of the Town Meeting Mem- Building By-Law, as amended, excepting however Article XIX thereof, entitled Signs, and by substituting therefor a new Building By-law as prepared and recom- bers I` mended by the Building and Plumbing By-Laws Study Committee, a copy of which As voted, it was not unanimous 9 18 P M entitled "Proposed Revised Building By-Law" and dated February, 1958, is on file in the office of the Town Clerk, with the following change in such copy— Raymond W James, Selectman, moves that, all articles having been dispensed with, the meeting be dissolved 1 The addition at the end of Article XXIII, Special Requirements, of the fol- Carried Unanimously 9 18 P M lowing section— JAMES J CARROLL, Section 11 Fire Alarm Boxes No fire alarm box shall be erected in any Town Clerk building or on any premises for the purpose of connection to the fire alarm system of the Town of Lexington unless written application for such connection has been made to the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Town and the type, location and manner of erection of the box and its connection to the system have been approved TOWN WARRANT in writing by such Board1 9 06 Pble M Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, ss. Richard W Souza moves lay on ta9 06 P M To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Greeting Lost by voice vote 9 07 P M In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are directed to notify = the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qualified to vote in elections and in Town Richard W Souza moves for indefinite postponement 9 08 P M st affairs, to meet in Cary Memorial Hall, in said Town on Monday, the twelfth day of Indefinite postponement Lo9 10 P M ion taken as follows Tellers May, 1958, at 8 00 P M then and there to act on the following articles Standing vote on main mottoARTICLE 1 To receive the reports of any board of Town officers or of any In Favor Opposed committee of the Town 34 Irving H Mabee 0 ARTICLE 2 To see if the Town will vote to install water booster pumps at 99 Ernest A Giroux 0 locations to be determined by the Selectmen, and appropriate a sum of money 36 Lincoln P Cole, Jr 2 therefor and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy or by transfer from available funds, including any special water funds, or by any 169 2 combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto ` Carried 9 14 P M ARTICLE 3 To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen on behalf of ARTICLE 81 Presented by Raymond W James the Town to purchase, take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire for street, VOTED To amend the General By-Laws as follows school, playground and recreational purposes, and other public purposes, a parcel of a By changing the number of the article entitled "Playground and Recrea- land situated on the northerly side of Massachusetts Avenue in Lexington believed tion Centers" from number XXIX to number XXX to belong to Andrew E Millyan and Margaret K Millyan and to contain 68,700 b By inserting as Article XXXI the Civil Defense By-Law that was adopted square feet, more or less, and appropriate a sum of money therefor and determine by the Town under Article 17 of the Warrant for the Special Town Meet irg held on October 30, 1950 whether the same shall be provided by the current tax levy or by transfer from available funds, including any unexpended balances in current appropriations, or — by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner Standing vote taken as follows In Favor in relation thereto Tellers Opposed 34 Irving H Mabee 0 ARTICLE 4 To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen on behalf of 99 Ernest A Giroux 0 the Town to purchase, take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire for street, « 39 Lincoln P Cole, Jr 0 school, playground and recreational purposes, and other public purposes, a parcel of land situated on the southwesterly side of Middleby Road in Lexington believed to — 172 0 belong to Diomedi Famosi, Trustee of Middleby Realty Trust and to contain twenty- land Unanimously 9 16 P M eight and one-half acres, more or less, and appropriate a sum of money therefor and determine whether the same shall be provided by the current tax levy, by ARTICLE 82 Raymond W James moves for indefinite postponement transfer from available funds, including any unexpended balances in current appro- Carried Unanimously 9 17 P M priations, or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto TOWN OF LEXINGTON 79 80 ANNUAL REPORTS • ARTICLE 5 To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to obtain on loan additional voting machines and appropriate a sum of money to defray trans- Southwesterly by the Cambridge-Concord Highway (Route 2) and portation and insurance expenses on such machines, and determine whether the Route 2 - Route 128 Interchange, so-called, money shall be provided by the current tax levy or by transfer from available funds, Westerly by the Northern Circumferential Highway (Route 128), " or act in any other manner in relation thereto Northerly by land now or formerly of the Josiah Willard Hayden a ARTICLE 6 To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and Recreation Centre, Inc, accept the layout of as a town way, Asbury Street from Paul Revere Road a distance Northeasterly by lots 232 to 251, both inclusive, on Land Court of 560 feet, more or less, northerly to Balfour Street as laid out by the Selectmen Plan 6962D, under the Betterment Act and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Northwesterly by lot 252 on said plan, and Clerk, dated April 7, 1958, and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire Northeasterly again by land now or formerly of Swenson by a line any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor, appropriate money parallel with and distant 200 feet southwesterly from the south- for the construction of said street and for land acquisition and determine whether westerly line of Shade Street the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds, including any unexpended balances in current appropriations, or by borrow- 4. By adding under Section 5 Permitted Buildings and Uses the following new ing, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation paragraph thereto (i) C 4 Districts ARTICLE 7 To see if the Town will authorize the Standing School Building 1 A regional Shopping Center, as hereinafter defined, is permitted Committee to prepare final plans and specifications, to obtain bids and to enter with the following buildings and uses: into a contract or contracts for the construction and original equipping and furnish- a Retail stores ing of a new junior high school building on land situated easterly of Burlington b The following Street and northwesterly of Adams Street that was acquired for school and play- personal service facilities barber or beauty shop, ground purposes in 1957, and to supervise the work, and appropriate a sum of physical conditioning and reducing salon, photographic studio, travel agency, shoe and hat re air shop, laundr and cleansing money for such purposes and determine whether the money shall be provided by pick-up station, dressmaker, milliner or tailor shop, the current tax levy, or by transfer from available funds, including any unexpended appliance or p, and household 4 balances in current appropriations, or by borrowing, or by any combination of these PP equipment repair or instruction shop methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto c Restaurants and other places for serving food, with the exception of diners and lunch carts so-called which are hereby expressly ARTICLE 8 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Building By-Law by prohibited striking out Article XIX Signs and will vote to adopt a new Sign By-Law as recom- d Retail gasoline, oil and greasing stations and places of business mended by the Building and Plumbing By-Laws Study Committee, copies of which for the sale and installation of tires and other automobile acces- entitled "Proposed Sign By-Law" and dated April, 1958, are on file in the offices sories, but excluding garages for storage or repair of motor of the Town Clerk, the Building Department and the Board of Selectmen and open vehicles, and salesrooms, showrooms or any area or facilities for to public inspection, or act in any other manner in relation thereto the sale of motor vehicles ARTICLE 9 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Law to e Banks and postal substations provide for an additional type of zoning district to be designated C 4—Regional f The following additional buildings and uses are permitted subject Shopping Center Districts, as follows to permission from the Board of Appeals 1 By adding in Section 3 Districts Defined the following new paragraph: (I) Theaters and other enclosed places of amusement (i) C 4—Regional shopping center districts (2) Personal service facilities found by the Board to be similar to 2 By striking out the word "or" between the words "A 1" and "C 3" in those set forth in subparagraph b above paragraph (a) of Section 4 Geographical Descriptions of Districts and by 2 For theur "Regional substituting therefor a comma and by inserting between the words "C 3" b pose of toffs borlaw and buuShopping Center" isf not de- and "district" of said paragraph the words—or C 4 fined to be a group of stores ildings and a land area of less than fifty (50) acres (1) planned to serve a regional population 3 By changing certain land from an R 1 District to a C 4 District by adding in and not merely the population of the Town of Lexington, (2) planned, Section 4 Geographical Descriptions of Districts the following new para- designed and developed as a unit, in one or more stages, and (3) graphs operated and managed, after construction, as a unit (i) C 4—Regional shopping center districts 3 All merchandise and all sale and display facilities and activities shall s 1 A district situated northeasterly of the Cambridge-Concord Highway (Route 2) and easterly of the Northern Circumferential Highway be entirely within fully enclosed buildings, except the sale of gasoline (Route 128) and bounded and described as follows and oil at stations permitted under subparagraph d, of paragraph 1 Southeasterly by Spring Street, above, and except as shall be expressly permitted by the Board of Appeals I TOWN OF LEXINGTON 81 82 ANNUAL REPORTS o 5 By inserting after the word "C 3" in paragraph (b) of Section 7 services, outdoor lighting, and water drainage, and all principal Height Regulations the following—, C 4 — so that said paragraph landscape features such as fences, walls, walks, and planting areas, (b) will read as follows including screening of such lot, if reasonably necessary, from R 1 (b) In C 2, C 3, C 4 and M 1 districts the maximum height of build- and R 2 districts on which such lot abuts ings shall be fifty-five feet The site plan shall include separate drawings showing a unified 6 By amending Section 8 as follows general exterior architectural design for all proposed buildings and structures, the style and type of such design, however, shall not A By striking out the title "Area, Frontage and Yard Regulations" and sub- be subject to approval by the Board of Appeals In granting stituting in place thereof the title — Area, Frontage, Yard, Off-Street approval of a site plan the Board may determine the extent to Parking and Site Plan Regulations which there shall be access to such lot from an abutting street B By adding the following new paragraph c Before approving applications for site plan approval under this (i) C 4 Regional Shopping Center Districts paragraph, the Board shall assure to a degree consistent with a 1 In C 4 districts the entire land within the district shall be deemed reasonable use of such lot for the purpose permitted by the regu- to be a single lot for all purposes under this by-law lations of the districts 2 In C 4 districts there shall be provided 1 Protection of other premises in the neighborhood against detri- a Open spaces on such lot of not less than 200 feet between each mental or offensive uses on such lot boundary line of such lot and the permitted buildings and strut- 2 Convenience and safety of vehicular and pedestrian movement tures thereon Where such lot bounds on a street, the exterior on such lot and in relation to streets, ways and land in the line of the street shall be deemed to be the boundary line for the neighborhood of such lot purpose of this subparagraph b An open area on such lot, not occupied by any building, structure, 3 Adequacy of the facilities for sewage, refuse and other waste or open sales area, of not less than seventy-five (75) per centum disposal and for water drainage of the area of such lot d The site plan may be submitted to the Board of Appeals in stages c. Parking area (including access drives and aisles) on such lot for or as a complete plan and, in either case, the Board in acting on automobiles or other vehicles containing not less than three (3) a site plan may approve it in whole or in part Whenever succes- square feet for each square foot of gross floor area of the buildings sive site plans are submitted, any feature approved by the Board and structures on such lot on a prior site plan shall be deemed to be approved if shown The open spaces and area required under subparagraphs a and materially unchanged on a subsequent site plan, unless the Board b above may be used for parking area if otherwise lawful determines that new or changed features on the subsequent site d.Adequate space on or under the surface of such lot, adjacent to plan materially affect the feature that otherwise would be deemed the buildings and structures to be served, for loading and unload- to be approved ing purposes, including maneuvering space, for service vehicles e In approving a site plan, the Board shall have the power to au- 3 In C 4 districts, all buildings shall be constructed, reconstructed, thorize such deviation from the site plan as approved as the Board altered, enlarged or used and the premises shall be used for a per- specifies in its approval endorsement The Board shall have the mitted purpose only in conformity with a site plan for such lot, power to modify or amend its approval of a site plan on application bearing an endorsement of approval by the Board of Appeals of anyone having a property interest in such lot or upon its own a The owner of the lot for which a site plan approval is desired shall motion if such power is reserved by the Board in its approval en- submit such site plan to the Board of Appeals in accordance with dorsement All provisions applicable to an approval of a site plan procedure prescribed by the Board and no building permit shall be shall, where pertinent, be applicable to a modification or amend- issued for any existing or proposed building or structure on such ment of an approval lot until a site plan showing such building or structure has been f Upon receipt of a site plan or of an application for modification or approved by the Board and then only if such building or structure amendment of its approval of a site plan or before modifying or conforms to such site plan as approved amending its approval of a site plan on its own motion, the Board b The site plan shall present a unified and organized arrangement of of Appeals shall transmit to the Planning Board the site plan and buildings, structures and service facilities and shall show, among the application or proposal for modification or amendment of its other features, the ground area and location of all existing and approval of a site plan The Planning Board shall consider the site proposed buildings, structures, parking areas, loading and unload- plan and any application or proposal for modification or amendment mg spaces, driveways, driveway openings and other uses, all of any approval of a site plan and shall submit a final report there- facilities for water service, sewage, refuse and other waste disposal on with recommendations to the Board of Appeals TOWN OF LEXINGTON 83 84 ANNUAL REPORTS The Board of Appeals shall not approve a site plan and shall d For each such principal building, an open area on the lot, not occu- not modify or amend its approval of a site plan until such final pied by any building, of not less than 75 per centum of the area of report of the Planning Board has been submitted to it or until the lot, which may be used for parking area if otherwise lawful thirty days have elapsed after the transmittal to the Planning e No parking or loading area on the lot shall be located within 10 feet Board of the site plan or application or proposal for modification of the exterior line of any street on which the lot abuts and, if a or amendment of approval of a site plan, without such report being boundary line of the lot abuts on land in a district other than an M 1 submitted district, no such parking or loading area shall be located within 10 feet of such boundary line ARTICLE 10 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Law by adding in Section 2 Definitions the following two paragraphs f Parking and loading areas on the lot shall be provided with adequate (q) Municipal The word "municipal" means the Town of Lexington driveways, not more than 25 feet in width, providing access to a street The entrance of all driveways to a street shall be subject to (r) Public The word "public" means the Town of Lexington approval in writing by the Planning Board ARTICLE 11 To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 8, Area, Frontage g For each principal building permitted in R 1 or R 2 districts, the and Yard Regulations, of the Zoning By-Law by striking out all of paragraph (e) same lot area and frontage, and for each such building and accessory M 1 Districts and substituting in place thereof the following building the same front, side and rear yards, as would be required if (e) M 1 Districts the lot were situated in an R 1 or R 2 district 1 In M 1 districts there shall be provided And you are directed to serve this warrant seven days at least before the time a For each permitted principal building, other than those permitted in of said meeting as provided in the By-Laws of the Town R 1 or R 2 districts, a lot containing an area of not less than four acres and a frontage of not less than 300 feet upon the frontage Hereof fail not, and make due return on this warrant, with your doings thereon, street to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting b For each such building and accessory building (1) A front yard of not less than 50 feet in depth on each street Given under our hands at Lexington this twenty-first day of April, A D, 1958 'upon which the lot abuts A true copy, Attest (2) A side yard on each side of not less than 40 feet in width PAUL E FURDON Constable of Lexington (3) A rear yard of not less than 50 feet in depth WILLIAM E MALONEY Provided however, that if a boundary of the lot abuts on land RAYMOND W JAMES in a district other than an M 1 district, the side or rear yard RALPH H TUCKER requirement, for the yard having as its exterior line the bound- RUTH MOREY ary of the lot which abuts the land in the other district, shall be ALAN G ADAMS not less than 60 feet in width or depth as the case may be Selectmen of Lexington c In particular instances, the Board of Appeals may permit such prin- cipal building to be erected on a lot containing an area or frontage, CONSTABLE'S RETURN or both, of less than the minimum area or frontage requirements To the Town Clerk May 2, 1958 specified in subparagraph a above, if at the time of the adoption of said minimum requirements such lot was lawfully laid out and re- I have served the foregoing warrant by posting a printed copy thereof in five (5) corded by plan or deed and did not adjoin other land of the same public places in the Town and also by sending by mail, postage prepaid, a printed owner available for use in connection with such lot, provided that the copy of such warrant addressed to every registered voter of the Town at his last Board determines that such permission can be granted without sub- residence, as appears from the records of the Board of Registrars of Voters stantial derogation from the intent and purposes of this By-Law A 9 days before the time of said meeting lot resulting from a taking by eminent domain after the adoption of Attest PAUL E FURDON, said minimum requirements shall be deemed for the purposes of this Constable of Lexington subparagraph to have been lawfully laid out and recorded by plan or deed at the time of such adoption, if the larger lot of which it was a y part before such taking was so laid out and recorded In granting such permission, the Board may permit front, side or rear yards of less than the minimum yard requirements specified in subparagraph b above TOWN OF LEXINGTON 85 86 ANNUAL REPORTS SPECIAL TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 5 Presented by William E Maloney VOTED That the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized to obtain on loan HELD MAY 12, 1958 six additional voting machines and to appropriate the sum of $460 00 to defray • Meeting called to order by the Moderator, Charles E Ferguson transportation and insurance expenses on such machines and to provide for pay- 8 05 P M ment thereof by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account Carried 8 41 P M There were 189 Town Meeting Members present Invocation offered by Rev Robert H Bartlett 8 06 P M ARTICLE 6 Presented by William E Maloney Town Clerk, James J Carroll, read the warrant for the meeting until further MOTION To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town reading was waived, and read the Constable's Return for the meeting 8 06 P M way, Asbury Street from Paul Revere Road a distance of 560 feet, more or less, ARTICLE 1 Norman J Richards, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee, northerly to Balfour Street as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act presents report of the committee which was voted to be accepted and placed on file and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk dated April 7, 1958, Carried Unanimously 8 06 P M and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in the land necessary therefor, and to Austin W Fisher, Jr, Chairman of the Standing School Building Committee, provide for payment thereof by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account presents Supplementary Report of the Committee which was voted to be accepted the sum of $12,000.00 and placed on file 8 07 P M 8 44 P M ARTICLE 2 William E Maloney, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, moves Rev Harold T Handle for indefinite postponement y questions Appropriation Committee — if not in favor, Carried Unanimously 8 07 P M why not offer an amendment 8 45 P M Norman J Richards, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee, presents the ARTICLE 3 Presented by Thomas S Grndle,Chairman of the Planning Board following amendment VOTED That the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized on behalf of the VOTED To establish as a town way and accept the layout Town to purchase, take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire for sewer, water, of as a town way, Asbury Street from Paul Revere Road a distance drain, street, school, playground and recreational purposes and other public pur- of 560 feet, more or less, northerly to Balfour Street as laid out poses, a parcel of land with the building thereon situated on the northerly side of by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act and shown upon a plan Massachusetts Avenue in Lexington, containing 68,700 square feet, more or less, on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated April 7, 1958 and to believed to be owned by Andrew E Millyan and Margaret K Millyan and repre- authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, purchase or sented by Land Court certificate of title 88230, registered in Middlesex South otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in the land Land Registry District, Registration Book 571, Page 80, an option to acquire such land having been obtained from said owners by the Planning Board, and to appro- necessary therefor, and to raise and appropriate for land acquisition prate for such land acquisition the sum of $28,900 00 and to provide for payment and for construction of the street the sum of $12,000 00 thereof by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account Amendment adopted 8 47 P M Carried Unanimously 8 25 P M Main motion, as amended, voted on and carried unanimously ARTICLE 4 Presented by Thomas S Grrndle 8 47 P M VOTED That the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized on behalf of the ARTICLE 7 Presented by Austin W Fisher, Jr Town to purchase, take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire for sewer, water VOTED That the Standing School Building Committee, appointed under au- drain, street, school, playground and recreational purposes and other public pur- thorny of the vote adopted under Article 37 of the warrant for the 1957 Annual poses, a parcel of land situated on the southwesterly side of Middleby Road in Town Meeting, be and hereby is authorized on behalf of the Town to enter into a Lexington, believed to be owned by Diomede Famosi, Trustee of Middleby Realty contract or contracts for the construction of a new junior high school building on Trust and to contain twenty-eight and one-half acres, more or less, an option to land situated easterly of Burlington Street and northwesterly of Adams Street that acquire such land having been obtained from said owner by the Plann ng Board, was acquired for school and playground purposes in 1957, and to prepare plans and and to appropriate for such land acquisition the sum of $21,000 00 and to provide specifications, obtain bids and enter into a contract or contracts for the original for payment thereof by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account equipping and furnishing of the same, and to supervise the work, and that the e Voice vote not unanimous, standing vote taken as follows sum of $2,080,000 00 be appropriated therefor and that payment be provided by In Favor Tellers Opposed _ raising $30,000 00 in the current tax levy, and by the issue of bonds or notes of 34 Donald K Irwin 3 the Town for the balance of $2,050,000 00, and that the Treasurer, with the 91 Ernest A Giroux 9 approval of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of 21 Lincoln P Cole, Jr 13 $2,050,000 00 under the authority of Chapter 645 of the Acts of 1948, as ` amended, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, to be payable in ac- 146 25 cordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, as amended, Carried 8 38 P M within a period not exceeding twenty years TOWN OF LEXINGTON 87 88 ANNUAL REPORTS • Vincent A McCrossen started to offer a motion which was declared by the MOTION To amend the Zoning By-Law to provide for an additional type of Moderator to be out of order 8 58 P M zoning district to be designated C 4 — Regional Shopping Center Districts, as David F Toomey moves for indefinite postponement which was declared lost follows by voice vote 8 59 P M 1 By adding in Section 3 Districts Defined the following new paragraph Voice vote on main motion not unanimous, standing vote taken as follows (i) C 4—Regional shopping center districts In Favor Tellers Opposed 2 By striking out the word "or" between the words "A 1" and "C 3" in 38 Donald K Irwin 2 paragraph (a) of Section 4 Geographical Descriptions of Districts and by 108 Ernest A Giroux 0 substituting therefor a comma and by inserting between the words "C 3" 36 Lincoln P Cole, Jr 1 and "district" of said paragraph the words—or C 4. 3 By changing certain land from an R 1 District to a C 4 District by adding 182 3 in Section 4 Geographical Descriptions of Districts the following new Carried 9 04 P M paragraphs (I) C 4 — Regional shopping center districts ARTICLE 8 Presented by Donald K Irwin 1 A district situated northeasterly of the Cambridge-Concord Highway (Route VOTED To amend the Building By-Law of the Town by striking out Article 2) and easterly of the Northern Circumferential Highway (Route 128) and XIX that is entitled "Signs", as amended, and to adopt a new Sign By-Law as bounded and described as follows. recommended by the Building and Plumbing By-Laws Study Committee, a copy of Southeasterly by Spring Street, which entitled "Proposed Sign By-Law" and dated April, 1958, is on file in the Southwesterly by the Cambridge-Concord Highway (Route 2) and the Route _ office of the Town Clerk 2 - Route 128 Interchange, so-called, Standing vote taken as follows Westerly by the Northern Circumferential Highway (Route 128), Northerly by land now or formerly of the Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation In Favor Tellers Opposed Centre, Inc, 32 Irving H Mabee 4 Northeasterly by lots 232 to 251, both inclusive, on Land Court Plan 97 Ernest A Giroux 12 6962D, 32 Lincoln P Cole, Jr 2 Northwesterly by lot 252 on said plan, and Northeasterly again by land now or formerly of Swenson by a line parallel 161 18 with and distant 200 feet southwesterly from the southwester) line of Carried 9 09 P M Shade Street y Question by David F Toomey on procedure of Town Meetings declared out of 4 By adding under Section 5 Permitted Buildings and Uses the following new order by the Moderator 9 10 P M paragraph (i) C 4 Districts ARTICLE 1 Presented by Donald K Irwin 1 A regional Shopping Center, as hereinafter defined, is permitted The acceptance by this Town Meeting of the proposed Sign By-Law, as recom- with the following buildings and uses mended by the Building and Plumbing By-Law Study Committee, completes the a Retail stores work of the Committee The Building and Plumbing Sections having been approved b The following personal service facilities barber or beauty shop, by the former Town Meeting physical conditioning and reducing salon, photographic studio, Respectfully submitted, travel agency, shoe and hat repair shop, laundry and cleansing pick-up station, dressmaker, milliner or tailor shop, and house- C HARRY ERICKSON hold appliance or equipment repair or instruction shop W STANCE VERNONc Restaurants and other places for servingfood, with the exception EARLROUTHET GE of diners and lunch carts so-called which are hereby expressly C PAGE RICHARD S MOREHOUSE prohibited 4. ERNEST A LINDSTROM (deceased) d Retailasoline, oil and g greasing stations and places of business DONALD K IRWIN, Chairman for the sale and installation of tires and other automobile acces- which was voted to be accepted, placed on file and the committee discharged sones, but excluding garages for storage or repair of motor Carried Unanimously 9 11 P M vehicles, and salesrooms, showrooms or any area or facilities for the sale of motor vehicles y ARTICLE 9 Presented by Richard A Soule e Banks and postal substations Mr Soule asks for consent of the meeting to waive the further reading of the f The following additional buildings and uses are permitted sub- article There were no objections 9 12 P M ject to permission from the Board of Appeals TOWN OF LEXINGTON 89 90 ANNUAL REPORTS (1) Theaters and other enclosed places of amusement lot, bearing an endorsement of approval by the Board of (2) Personal service facilities found by the Board to be similar Appeals to those set forth in subparagraph b above a The owner of the lot for which a site plan approval is desired 2 For the purpose of this by-law a "Regional Shopping Center" is shall submit such site plan to the Board of Appeals in ac- defined to be a group of stores and buildings and a land area of not cordance with procedure prescribed by the Board and no „ less than fifty (50) acres (1) planned to serve a regional population building permit shall be issued for any existing or proposed and not merely the population of the Town of Lexington, (2) building or structure on such lot until a site plan showing planned, designed and developed as a unit, in one or more stages, such building or structure has been approved by the Board and (3) operated and managed, after construction, as a unit and then only if such building or structure conforms to such 3 All merchandise and all sale and display facilities and activities site plan as approved shall be entirely within fully enclosed buildings, except the sale of b The site plan shall present a unified and organized arrange- gasoline and oil at stations permitted under subparagraph d, of ment of buildings, structures and service facilities and shall paragraph 1 above, and except as shall be expressly permitted by show, among other features, the ground area and location of the Board of Appeals all existing and proposed buildings, structures, parking areas, loading and unloading spaces, driveways, driveway openings 5 By inserting after the word "C 3" in paragraph (b) of Section 7 Height and other uses, all facilities for water service, sewage, refuse Regulations the following—, C 4 — so that said paragraph (b) will read and other waste disposal services, outdoor lighting, and water as follows drainage, and all principal landscape features such as fences, (b) in C 2, C 3, C 4 and M 1 districts the maximum height of buildings walls, walks, and planting areas, including screening of such shall be fifty-five feet lot, if reasonably necessary, from R 1 and R 2 districts on which such lot abuts 6 By amending Section 8 as follows The site plan shall include separate drawings showing a A By striking out the title "Area, Frontage and Yard Regulations" and unified general exterior architectural design for all proposed substituting in place thereof the title — Area, Frontage, Yard, Off- buildings and structures, the style and type of such design, Street Parking and Site Plan Regulations however, shall not be subject to approval by the Board of B By adding the following new paragraph Appeals In granting approval of a site plan the Board may (i) C 4 Regional Shopping Center Districts determine the extent to which there shall be access to such 1 In C 4 districts the entire land within the district shall be lot from an abutting street deemed to be a single lot for all purposes under this by-law c Before approving applications for site plan approval under 2 In C 4 districts there shall be provided this paragraph, the Board shall assure to a degree consistent a Open spaces on such lot of not less than 200 feet between with a reasonable use of such lot for the purpose permitted each boundary line of such lot and the permitted buildings by the regulations of the districts and structures thereon Where such lot bounds on a street, 1 Protection of other premises in the neighborhood against the exterior line of the street shall be deemed to be the detrimental or offensive uses on such lot boundary line for the purpose of this subparagraph 2 Convenience and safetyof vehicular and pedestrian b An open area on such lot, not occupied by any building, movement on such lot and in relation to streets, ways structure, or open sales area, of not less than seventy-five and land in the neighborhood of such lot (75) per centum of the area of such lot 3 Adequacy of the facilities for sewage, refuse and other c Parking area (including access drives and aisles) on such lot waste disposal and for water drainage for automobiles or other vehicles containing not less than d The site plan may be submitted to the Board of Appeals in three (3) square feet for each square foot of gross floor area stages or as a complete plan and, in either case, the Board of the buildings and structures on such lot The open spaces in acting on a site plan may approve it in whole or in part and area required under subparagraphs a and b above may Whenever successive site plans are submitted, any feature be used for parking area if otherwise lawful approved by the Board on a prior site plan shall be deemed d Adequate space on or under the surface of such lot, adjacent to be approved if shown materially unchanged on a sub- to the buildings and structures to be served, for loading and sequent site plan, unless the Board determines that new or unloading purposes, including maneuvering space, for service changed features on the subsequent site plan materially af- vehicles fect the feature that otherwise would be deemed to be 3 In C 4 districts,all buildings shall be constructed,reconstructed, approved. altered, enlarged or used and the premises shall be used for a e In approving a site plan, the Board shall have the power to permitted purpose only in conformity with a site plan for such authorize such deviation from the site plan as approved as TOWN OF LEXINGTON 91 92 ANNUAL REPORTS the Board specifies in its approval endorsement The Board ARTICLE 10 Presented by Wilbur M Jaquith shall have the power to modify or amend its approval of a VOTED To amend the Zoning By-Law by adding in Section 2, Definitions, the site plan on application of anyone having a property interest following two paragraphs in such lot or upon its own motion if such power is reserved (q) Municipal The word "municipal" means the Town of Lexington by the Board in its approval endorsement All provisions (r) Public The word "public" means the Town of Lexington applicable to an approval of a site plan shall,where pertinent, be applicable to a modification or amendment of an approval Wilbur M Jaquith presents report of the Planning Board which was voted to be f Upon receipt of a site plan or of an application for modifica- accepted and placed on file 10 27 P M tion or amendment of its approval of a site plan or before Main motion as presented carried unanimously 10 27 P M modifying or amending its approval of a site plan on its own motion, the Board of Appeals shall transmit to the Planning ARTICLE 11 Presented by Wilbur M Jaquith Board the site plan and the application or proposal for modi- VOTED To amend Section 8, Area, Frontage and Yard Regulations, of the fication or amendment of its approval of a site plan The Zoning By-Law by striking out all of paragraph (e) M 1 Districts, and substituting Planning Board shall consider the site plan and any applica- in place thereof the following tion or proposal for modification or amendment of any (e) M 1 Districts approval of a site plan and shall submit a final report thereon 1 In M 1 districts there shall be provided with recommendations to the Board of Appeals a For each permitted principal building, other than those permitted The Board of Appeals shall not approve a site plan and in R 1 or R 2 districts, a lot containing an area of not less than four shall not modify or amend its approval of a site plan until acres and a frontage of not less than 300 feet upon the frontage such final report of the Planning Board has been submitted street ' to it or until thirty days have elapsed after the transmittal to the Planning Board of the site plan or application or pro- b For each such building and accessory building posal for modification or amendment of approval of a site (1) A front yard of not less than 50 feet in depth on each street plan, without such report being submitted upon which the lot abuts r 9 12 P M (2) A side yard on each side of not less than 40 feet in width • Wilbur M Jaquith presents Majority Report and Minority Report of the Plan- (3) A rear yard of not less than 50 feet in depth Provided how- ning Board which were voted to be accepted and placed on file 9 17 P M ever, that if a boundary of the lot abuts on land in a district other than an M 1 district, the side or rear yard requirement, Slides shown of the various streets in the vicinity of the shopping center for the yard having as its exterior line the boundary of the lot 9 24 P M which abuts the land in the other district, shall be not less than 60 feet in width or depth as the case may be. • Nathaniel P Blish asks of the Town Clerk if figures available giving the results of Question No 2 as voted at the election held March 10, 1958 c In particular instances, the Board of Appeals may permit such prin- Results of each precinct read by the Town Clerk cipal building to be erected on a lot containing an area or frontage, or both, of less than the minimum area or frontage requirements 10 04 P M specified in subparagraph a above, if at the time of the adoption of said minimum requirements such lot was lawfully laid out and William Hammer offers the following amendment recorded by plan or deed and did not adjoin other land of the same "I offer the following amendment to Section 4 paragraph 1 f to owner available for use in connection with such lot, provided that read, "Theaters and other completely enclosed places of amuse- the Board determines that such permission can be granted without ment" 10 07 P M substantial derogation from the intent and purposes of this By-Law Amendment adopted 10 07 P M A lot resulting from a taking by eminent domain after the adoption Woodrow W Sayre moves the previous question which was adopted at of said minimum requirements shall be deemed for the purposes of 10 23 P M this subparagraph to have been lawfully laid out and recorded by i Standing vote taken as follows plan or deed at the time of such adoption, if the larger lot of which = In Favor Tellers Opposed it was a part before such taking was so laid out and recorded 19 Irving H Mabee 21 In granting such permission, the Board may permit front, side 51 Ernest A Giroux 58 or rear yards of less than the minimum yard requirements specified 22 Lincoln P. Cole, Jr 15 in subparagraph b above d For each such principal building, an open area on the lot, not occu- w 92 94 pied by any building, or not less than 75 per centum of the area of Declared Lost 10 25 P M the lot, which may be used for parking area if otherwise lawful TOWN OF LEXINGTON 93 94 ANNUAL REPORTS ' e No parking or loading area on the lot shall be located within 10 feet James J Carroll May 12, 1958 of the exterior line of any street on which the lot abuts and, if a Town Clerk boundary line of the lot abuts on land in a district other than an Lexington, Mass M 1 district, no such parking or loading area shall be located I hereby accept the term of one year as a Town Meeting Member in within 10 feet of such boundary line precinct six, ending in March 1959, filling vacancy of Paul W Taylor f Parking and loading areas on the lot shall be provided with adequate Virginia Ann Trebino driveways, not more than 25 feet in width, providing access to a 83 Spring St street The entrance of all driveways to a street shall be subject to approval in writing by the Planning Board g For each principal building permitted in R 1 or R 2 districts, the James J Carroll July 14, 1958 same lot area and frontage, and for each such building and acces- Town Clerk sory building the same front, side and rear yards, as would be ngCleton, Mass required if the lot were situated in an R 1 or R 2 district Mr Jaquith presents Report of the Planning Board which was voted to be I hereby accept membership as a Town Meeting Member in Precinct accepted and placed on file 10 30 P M Five for a period ending March 1959 Arthur G Bernier Main motion carried'unanimously by voice vote 10 39 P M 296 Bedford St All articles having been dispensed with, William E Maloney, Chairman, Board of Selectmen, moves that meeting be dissolved 10 39 P M JAMES J CARROLL, ` Town Clerk James J Carroll September 2, 1958 Town Clerk Lexington, Mass Mr James Carroll May 10, 1958 I hereby accept membership as a Town Meeting Member in Precinct t Town Clerk (Precinct 4) Four for a period ending March 1959 Lexington, Mass Charles T Cogswell I have moved out of Lexington and therefore resign as a town meet- 35 Prospect Hill Rd ing member Robert J Clements James J Carroll May 10, 1958 ATTORNEY GENERAL'S APPROVAL OF ARTICLE 11 AS PASSED AT THE Town Clerk SPECIAL TOWN MEETING HELD MAY 12, 1958 Lexington, Mass AMENDMENT TO LEXINGTON ZONING BY-LAW I hereby accept the term of one year as a Town Meeting Member in precinct four, ending in March 1959, filling vacancy of Robert J Clements AUGUST 14, 1958 John M Fernberger The following amendment to the Lexington Zoning By-Law was adopted by 50 Spring Street vote of the Town Meeting on May 12, 1958 and approved by the Attorney General on August 13, 1958 James J Carroll May 11, 1958 ARTICLE 11 AS PASSED AT THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Town Clerk HELD MAY 12, 1958 Town of Lexington ARTICLE 11 VOTED To amend Section 8, Area, Frontage and Yard Regu- Gentlemen lations, of the Zoning By-Law by striking out all of paragraph (e) M 1 Districts, and t This is to inform you that I am now living in Carlisle and intend to substituting in place thereof the following make it my permanent residence therefore I wish to make this my notice of resig- (e) M 1 Districts nation as Town Meeting Member of Precinct Six 1. In M 1 districts there shall be provided I would like to thank you and all the other town officials I came in a For each permitted principal building, other than those permitted' contact with for their friendliness and co-operation in R 1 or R 2 districts, a lot containing an area of not less than four R Sincerely, acres and a frontage of not less than 300 feet upon the frontage Paul W Taylor street TOWN OF LEXINGTON 95 96 ANNUAL REPORTS b For each such building and accessory building Lexington, Massachusetts, May 19, 1958 (1) A front yard of not less than 50 feet in depth on each street I, James J Carroll, Town Clerk of the Town of Lexington, do hereby certify upon which the lot abuts the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Article 11 as passed at the Special (2) A side yard on each side of not less than 40 feet in width Town Meeting held May 12, 1958 and as same appears on record (3) A rear yard of not less than 50 feet in depth Provided how- JAMES J CARROLL, ever, that if a boundary of the lot abuts on land in a district Town Clerk other than an M 1 district, the side or rear yard requirement, for the yard having as its exterior line the boundary of the lot which abuts the land in the other district, shall be not less than Boston, Massachusetts, August 13, 1958 60 feet in width or depth as the case may be The foregoing amendment to the zoning by-laws is hereby approved c In particular instances, the Board of Appeals may permit such prin- (Signed) GEORGE FINGOLD, cipal building to be erected on a lot containing an area or frontage, Attorney General or both, of less than the minimum area or frontage requirements specified in subparagraph a above, if at the time of the adoption of said minimum requirements such lot was lawfully laid out and recorded by plan or deed and did not adjoin other land of the same ATTORNEY GENERAL'S APPROVAL OF ARTICLE 78 AS PASSED AT THE owner available for use in connection with such lot, provided that ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING HELD MARCH 31, 1958 the Board determines that such permission can be granted without ARTICLE 78 AS PASSED AT THE ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING substantial derogation from the intent and purposes of this By-Law HELD MARCH 31, 1958 A lot resulting from a taking by eminent domain after the adoption of said minimum requirements shall be deemed for the purposes of ARTICLE 78 Presented by Donald K Irwin this subparagraph to have been lawfully laid out and recorded by VOTED To amend the Plumbing By-Law of the Town by striking out the plan or deed at the time of such adoption, if the larger lot of which whole of the present Plumbing By-Law, as amended, and by substituting therefor a it was a part before such taking was so laid out and recorded In new Plumbing By-Law as prepared and recommended by the Building and Plumbing granting such permission, the Board may permit front, side or rear By-Laws Study Committee and set forth in the pamphlet entitled "Proposed Revised yards of less than the minimum yard requirements specified in sub- Plumbing By-Law", with the changes therein contained in the subsequent pamphlet paragraph b above entitled "Changes in Proposed Revised Plumbing By-Law", a copy of each of said d For each such principal building, an open area on the lot, not occu- pamphlets being on file in the office of the Town Clerk pied by any building, of not less than 75 per centum of the area, The following amendment offered by Martin A Gilman of the lot, which may be used for parking area if otherwise lawful "In Article 5, Section 19 insert not less than three (3) square feet" e No parking or loading area on the lot shall be located within 10 feet Amendment voted on and carried unanimously 8 46 P M of the exterior line of any street on which the lot abuts and, if a Standing vote taken as follows boundary line of the lot abuts on land in a district other than an In Favor Tellers Opposed M 1 district, no such parking or loading area shall be located within 32 Irving H Mabee 0 10 feet of such boundary line 100 Ernest A Giroux 0 f Parking and loading areas on the lot shall be provided with adequate 39 Lincoln P Cole, Jr 0 driveways, not more than 25 feet in width, providing access to a street The entrance of all driveways to a street shall be subject 171 0 to approval in writing by the Planning Board Carried Unanimously 8 50 P M g For each principal building permitted in R 1 or R 2 districts, the JAMES J CARROLL, same lot area and frontage, and for each such building and acces- Town Clerk sory building the same front, side and rear yards, as would be required if the lot were situated in an R 1 or R 2 district Mr Jaquith presents Report of the Planning Board which was voted to be ac- Lexington, Massachusetts, May 1, 1958 cepted and placed on file 10 30 P M I, James J Carroll, Town Clerk of the Town of Lexington, do hereby certify Main motion carried unanimously by voice vote 10 39 P M the above to be a true and exact copy of Article 78 as passed at the Adjourned Town Meeting held March 31, 1958 and as same appears on record JAMES J CARROLL, JAMES J CARROLL, Town Clerk Town Clerk TOWN OF LEXINGTON 97 98 ANNUAL REPORTS • Boston, Massachusetts, May 9, 1958 Lexington, Massachusetts, May 1, 1958 The foregoing plumbing by-law, as amended, is hereby approved I, James J Carroll, Town Clerk of the Town of Lexington, do hereby certify the above to be a true and exact copy of Article 80 as passed at the Adjourned (Signed) GEORGE FINGOLD, Town Meeting held March 31, 1958 and as same appears on record Attorney General JAMES J CARROLL, . The above article is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk under Proposed Town Clerk Revised Plumbing By-Law Boston, Massachusetts, May 9, 1958 The foregoing building by-law, as amended, is hereby approved (Signed) GEORGE FINGOLD, Attorney General ATTORNEY GENERAL'S APPROVAL OF ARTICLE 80 AS PASSED AT THE The Proposed Revised Building By-Law is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING HELD MARCH 31, 1958 ARTICLE 80 AS PASSED AT THE ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING ATTORNEY GENERAL'S APPROVAL OF ARTICLE 81 AS HELD MARCH 31, 1958 PASSED AT THE ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 80 Presented by Donald K Irwin HELD MARCH 31, 1958 VOTED To amend the Building By-Law of the Town by striking out the ARTICLE 81 AS PASSED AT THE ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING present Building By-Law, as amended, excepting however Article XIX thereof, en- HELD MARCH 31, 1958 titled Signs, and by substituting `herefor a new Building By-Law as prepared and ARTICLE 81 Presented by Raymond W James recommended by the Building and Plumbing By-Laws Study Committee, a copy of VOTED To amend the General By-Laws as follows which entitled "Proposed Revised Building By-Law" and dated February, 1958, is a By changing the number of the article entitled "Playground and Recreation on file in the office of the Town Clerk, with the following change in such copy— Centers" from number XXIX to number XXX 1 The addition at the end of Article XXIII, Special Requirements, of the fol- b By inserting as Article XXXI the Civil Defense By-Law that was adopted by the Town under Article 17 of the warrant for the Special Town Meeting held lowing section— Section 11 Fire Alarm Boxes No fire alarm box shall be erected in any on October 30, 1950 building or on any premises for the purpose of connection to the fire alarm system Standing vote taken as follows In Favor Tellers of the Town of Lexington unless written application for such connection has been Opposed d made to the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Town and the type, location and 34 Irving H Mabee 0 manner of erection of the box and its connection to the system have been approved 99 Ernest A Giroux 0 in writing by such Board 9 06 P M 39 Lincoln P Cole, Jr 0 Richard W Souza moves to lay on table 9 06 P M 172 0 Lost by voice vote 9 07 P M Carried Unanimously 9 16 P M JAMES J CARROLL, Richard W Souza moves for indefinite postponement 9 08 P M Town Clerk Indefinite postponement lost 9.10 P M Standing vote on main motion taken as follows Lexington, Massachusetts, May 1, 1958 In Favor Tellers Opposed I, James J Carroll, Town Clerk of the Town of Lexington, do hereby certify 34 Irving H Mabee 0 the above to be a true and exact copy of Article 81 as passed at the Adjourned 99 Ernest A Giroux 0 Town Meeting held March 31, 1958 and as same appears on record 36 Lincoln P Cole, Jr 2 JAMES J CARROLL, Town Clerk 169 2 Carried 9 14 P M Boston, Massachusetts, May 9, 1958 The foregoing amendment to by-laws is hereby approved JAMES J CARROLL, – (Signed) GEORGE FINGOLD, Town Clerk Attorney General TOWN OF LEXINGTON 99 100 ANNUAL REPORTS • WARRANT• FOR STATE PRIMARY CONSTABLE'S RETURN •' To the Town Clerk August 28, 1958 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, ss I have served the foregoing warrant by posting a printed copy thereof in five (5) To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, Greeting public places in the Town and also by sending by mail, postage prepaid, a printed copy of such warrant addressed to every registered voter of the Town at his last a • In the name of the Commonwealth you are hereby required to notify and warn residence, as appears from the records of the Board of Registrars of Voters the inhabitants of said Town who are qualified to vote in Primaries to meet in their twelve days before the time of said meeting respective voting places in said Town, Attest PRECINCT ONE, ADAMS SCHOOL, PRECINCT TWO, EAST LEXINGTON FIRE PAUL E FURDON, STATION, PRECINCT THREE, CARY MEMORIAL BUILDING; PRECINCT FOUR, Constable of Lexington SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PRECINCT FIVE, CENTRAL FIRE STATION, PRECINCT SIX, MARIA HASTINGS SCHOOL on TUESDAY, THE NINTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1958 STATE PRIMARY at 8.00 o clock A M, for the following purposes To bring in their votes to the Primary Officers for the Nomination of Candidates SEPTEMBER 9, 1958 of Political for for the forfooffices The following election officers had been appointed by the Selectmen and were Senator infor this Commonwealth this Commonwealth assigned to duty at the Town Precincts as follows Governor this Lieutenant Governor for this Commonwealth Precinct One Secretary of the Commonwealth for this Commonwealth D—Rose I McLaughlin Warden Treasurer and Receiver-General for this Commonwealth D—Mary W Rowland .. Auditor of the Commonwealth for this Commonwealth R—George E Foster Teller Clerk Attorney General for this Commonwealth R—Mary E Clifford Teller ... ... . . Representative in Congress for 5th Congressional District D--Catherine Belliveau .... Teller Councillor for 6th Councillor District R—K Claudine Foster .. . .... Teller Senator for 7th Middlesex Senatorial District Two Representatives in General Court for 19th Middlesex Representative District Two District Attorney for Middlesex District D—J. Carroll Ryan Precinct ..o Warden Clerk of Courts for Middlesex County R—I Ida J Field .. Clerk Register of Deeds for Southern District D—Annie H McDonnell .... .... Teller One County Commissioner for Middlesex County R—George D. Smith Teller IR—Ida Fiske .. .. Teller VACANCYD—George Stygles ... Teller D--Lillian McDonald . .... .... . Teller Register of Probate and Insolvency for Middlesex County R—Mary Stankha rd Teller The polls will be open from 8 00 A M until 8.00 P M And you are directed to serve this Warrant seven days at least before the time Precinct Three of said meeting as provided in the By-laws of the Town D--Randall W Richards Warden Hereof fail not and make return of this Warrant with your doings thereon to the R wary A Hallett Clerk Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting D—Mary A. SpellmanTeller Teller Given under our hands at Lexington this eighteenth day of August, A D, 1958. R—Alice G Marshall ....D.._.Charlatte L Murphy Teller A true copy,Attest PAUL E FURDON, Precinct Four Constable of Lexington DLouise E Ahern . .... Warden WILLIAM E MALONEY D— Louise MOREY R—Caroline F DelouryClerk ALAN G ADAMS ft—Alice Jorgensen .. .... Teller RAYMOND W JAMES D—Mary G OliverTeller RALPH H TUCKER R—Marion E Whiting . .. . Teller Selectmen of Lexington D--Claire J NicholasTeller TOWN OF LEXINGTON 101 102 ANNUAL REPORTS i Precinct Five GOVERNOR D Clarence E Delp .... .... Warden R—Florence M. Bruce ... ... ... Clerk Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total R—Beatrice F Morse . .... .... Teller Charles Gibbons 108 193 207 151 266 79 1004 D—Agnes G Hall .... . .. Blanks „. 90 169 161 187 103 184 894 Tel ler • R—Elizabeth Fardy ... . . Teller -- D—Veronica Belcastro . .. •... Teller 198 362 368 338 369 263 1898 4. R—'Jane Boleyn Teller R–aElizabeth Jack Teller LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total Precinct Six Elmer C Nelson 148 251 307 254 225 188 1373 D—Mary J Ferry .... . .... Warden Blanks . ... 50 111 61 84 144 75 525 D—Elizabeth F Downey ... Clerk R—Gladys T Watson Teller 198 362 368 338 369 263 1898 R—Lena S Rochette ... ... ... Teller R—S S Hooper . ... . ... .... Teller SECRETARY The polls were declared open in each Precinct at eight o'clock A M and re- Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total mained open until eight o'clock P M at which time after due notice they were Marion Curran Boch 144 253 308 246 270 191 1412 II declared closed Blanks 54 109 60 92 99 The election officers were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties 72 486 The total number of resgistered voters in each precinct as follows 198 362 368 338 369 263 1898 Precinct 1 Nineteen hundred three 1903 TREASURER Precinct 2 Twenty hundred fifty-nine 2059 Precinct 3 Eighteen hundred thirteen 1813 John E Yerxa Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total 144 249 310 245 270 194 1412 Precinct 4 Eighteen hundred fifty-two 1852 Blanks Precinct 5 Nineteen hundred seventy-four 197454 113 58 93 99 69 486 Precinct 6 Nineteen hundred twenty-five 1925 198 362 368 338 369 263 1898 Total Eleven thousand five hundred twenty-six 11,526 AUDITOR Reconciliation sheets were delivered to the Town Clerk at'his office. The Town Clerk and the members of the Board of 'Registrars canvassed the Thomas H Adams Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total results as follows 134 245 290 234 245 193 1341 Ballots Cast Blanks ... ... 64 117 78 104 124 70 557 Democratic Republican Total Precinct 1 . . 185 198 383 198 362 368 338 369 263 1898 Precinct 2 188 362 550 Precinct 3 ... 59 368 427 ATTORNEY GENERAL Precinct 4 119 338 457 Precinct 5 93 369 462 Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total Precinct 6 ... .. 91 263 354 Christian A Herter, Jr. 168 302 342 297 329 224 1662 Blanks . .... ,30 60 26 41 40 39 236 Totals 735 1898 2633 -- 198 362 368 338 369 263 1898 REPUBLICAN PARTY SENATOR IN CONGRESS CONGRESSMAN. Pre.1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre.5 Pre 6 Total Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total Vincent J Celeste ... ..... 132 208 269 241 238 167 1255 Edith Nourse Rogers .. 154 298 333 279 317 205 1586 Blanks .. 66 154 99 97 131 96 643 Blanks .... .... 44 64 35 59 52 58 312 198 362 368 338 369 263 1898 198 362 368 338 369 263 1898 104 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN OF LEXINGTON 103 • COUNCILLOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER a. Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total 0 Edward Dutile 28 35 64 38 61 21 247 John F Cahill 61 127 139 130 146 91 694 John P Forte 77 122 152 134 133 100 718 Frederick Lowe 28 34 53 42 56 32 245 Jesse A • H Bradford Green, Jr 44 79 109 68 73 62 435 Rogers76 100 106 98 89 80 549 • T Peter Russo 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 Blanks 33 101 70 68 78 60 410 William A Warren 0 0 0 0 0 0 0198 362 368 338 369 263 1898 Blanks 49 126 43 98 102 79 497 198 362 368 338 369 263 1898 REGISTER OF PROBATE AND INSOLVENCY SENATOR Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total Winston W Bell 75 114 121 112 126 100 648 Charles Gibbons 132 284 256 263 302 189 1426 Warren J Fitzgerald 89 140 182 133 159 112 815 Blanks 66 78 112 75 67 74 472 Blanks 34 108 65 93 84 51 435 198 362 368 338 369 263 1898 198 362 368 338 369 263 1898 REPRESENTATIVES IN GENERAL COURT Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total DEMOCRATIC PARTY John Brox 91 144 222 179 184 102 922 SENATOR IN CONGRESS William E Maloney 137 250 288 241 277 179 1372 Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total William A Barnes 39 82 75 79 72 67 414 John F Kennedy 161 158 53 112 80 77 641 James A Johnson 24 43 37 25 42 46 217 Blanks 24 30 6 7 13 14 94 Jack J Moss 25 51 36 30 42 27 211 ! Blanks 80 154 78 122 121 105 660 185 188 59 119 93 91 735 396 724 736 676 738 526 3796 DISTRICT ATTORNEY GOVERNOR Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total Foster Furcolo 137 141 48 109 67 71 573 William G Andrew 118 182 237 171 197 141 1046 James F Mahan 69 53 68 78 79 55 402 Blanks 48 47 1 1 10 26 20 162 Blanks 11 127 63 89 93 67 450 185 188 59 119 93 91 735 198 362 368 338 369 263 1898 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR CLERK OF COURTS Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total Robert F Murphy 140 141 46 102 72 73 574 Charles T Hughes 137 227 240 235 244 144 1227 Blanks 45 47 13 17 21 18 161 Blanks 61 135 128 103 125 119 671 185 188 59 119 93 91 735 198 362 368 338 369 263 1898 REGISTER OF DEEDS SECRETARY Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total William B Bailey 124 185 260 218 234 173 1194 Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total George L Leavitt, Jr 37 50 49 50 51 32 269 Edward J Cronin 134 136 42 105 66 68 551 Blanks 51 52 17 14 27 23 184 Blanks 37 127 59 70 84 58 435 198 362 368 338 369 263 1898 185 188 59 119 93 91 735 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 105 106 ANNUAL REPORTS silk TREASURER REPRESENTATIVES IN GENERAL COURT Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total William G Shaughnessy 93 82 38 84 47 49 393 Stanley J Bocko 82 77 29 70 29 41 328 John F Kennedy 69 76 14 31 26 30 246 Paul R Donovan .. . 123 117 37 69 60 55 461 s Blanks 23 30 7 4 20 12 96 Blanks 165 182 52 99 97 86 681 185 188 59 119 93 91 735 370 376 118 238 186 182 1470 AUDITOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total James L O'Dea, Jr 102 114 34 73 58 57 438 Thomas J Buckley 142 133 42 98 69 6526 549 Andrew T Trodden 26 64 50 21 31 30 25 221 Blanks 43 55 17 21 24 186 Blanks 19 24 4 15 5 9 76 185 188 59 119 93 91 735 185 188 59 119 93 91 735 ATTORNEY GENERAL CLERK OF COURTS Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total Edward J McCormack, Jr 71 58 19 34 32 22 236 Thomas F August 4 4 3 4 3 2 20 Endicott Peabody 97 111 33 82 50 58 431 Edward T Brady 23 24 9 20 11 16 103 Blanks 17 19 7 3 11 11 68 T Edward Corbett 25 31 7 9 10 6 88 185 188 59 1 19 93 91 735 William T Desmond . .. 20 35 8 21 13 9 106 Philip P Dever 42 31 4 17 16 5 115 John J Fitzpatrick 9 7 1 9 6 4 36 CONGRESSMAN Angus M MacNeil 3 2 2 4 0 3 14 Harold W McKelvey 1 2 3 0 1 0 7 Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total Edward J Sullivan 17 11 8 9 6 8 59 William H Sullivan . 136 1,19 40 89 67 61 512 Blanks 41 41 14 26 27 38 187 Blanks 49 69 19 30 26 30 223 - 185 188 59 119 93 91 735 185 188 59 119 93 91 735 REGISTER OF DEEDS COUNCILLOR Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total Edmund C Buckley 37 14 5 8 3 5 72 Joseph Ray Crimmins 121 113 39 68 54 54 449 Henry F Buckley 7 4 2 3 8 6 30 Michael Luongo 17 19 5 25 9 13 88 Thomas F Burns 9 2 4 6 8 4 33 Blanks47 56 15 26 30 24 198 Joseph J Corcoran 9 17 3 6 5 8 48 '-+ James A Cullen ... 27 31 8 20 10 8 104 185 188 59 119 93 91 735 Joseph G Dever 24 20 11 7 8 8 78 Francis J Driscoll .. 18 20 4 7 6 6 61 SENATOR John F Ferrick 14 20 8 15 9 17 83 Paul M Haley 3 1 0 3 1 0 8 Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre.5 Pre 6 Total Joseph T Kelleher 3 6 1 3 1 2 16 Vincent B Lantagne 2 11 0 10 0 5 28 Timothy V O'Connor 10 11 2 2 3 2 30 William C Madden 159 1157 51 88 73 68 596 Charles M Sullivan 2 2 1 3 2 0 10 Arthur E McGlinchey 7 5 0 18 2 4 36 Bernard J Travers 2 1 0 2 0 1 6 Blanks17 15 8 3 18 14 75 Blanks 20 39 10 34 29 24 156 185 188 59 119 93 91 735 185 188 59 119 93 91 735 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 107 108 ANNUAL REPORTS a COUNTY COMMISSIONER ARTICLE 2 To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 5, Permitted Build- Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre.3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total ings and Uses, of the Zoning By-Law by striking out in paragraph (h) C 3 Districts John D Buckley 15 163 7 8 5 54 the number"1" at the beginning of the clause so numbered and substituting there- * Lawrence A Buckley 11 9 John Joseph Burke1 1 6 3 6 8 43 for the number—2—, and by adding before said clause the following clause 8 3 8 91 Offices for administrative, executive, professional and similar purposes Edmund R Campbell 5 7 2 44 Glbert'�E Cardoso 3 3 2 2 22 . 10 10 0 2 0 5 27 ARTICLE 3 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Law by add- Raymond E Ennis 2 7 1 1 3 1 mg at the end of Section 8, Area Frontage and Yard Regulations, the following new 3 1 2 13 Lawrence P Masterson .. 2 3 2153 praragraph Joseph Sarcia . 0 1 John L Sullivan 0 0 1 0 2 (h)C 3 Districts Armand S Valentino 6 3 0 2 2 0 15 1 In C 3 Districts there shall be provided for all uses other than those per- DaviI Walsh 3 5 2 2 21 milled in R 1 or R 2 districts 8 8 5 5 3 7 36 Blanks • 39 58 14 a A lot containing an area of not less than five acres and a lot width of not 31 34 25 201 less than 300 feet on each street on which the lot abuts, except that in case the lot abuts on a dead end turnaround part of a public street or 185 188 59 119 93 91 735 of a street shown on a subdivision plan approved by the Lexington Plan- ning Board under the Subdivision Control Law and abuts also on such REGISTER OF PROBATE AND INSOLVENCY street before the turnaround, the 300 feet may be measured in part along the side line of the street before the turnaround and in part along Pre I Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total John V Harvey ... 69 53 26 52 32 39 271 a projection of the course of such side line through and beyond the turn- Lawrence H Avery 3 14 1 3 3 3 27 around, provided however that the lot shall have a frontage of not less George H Bailey .... 2 7 2 2 1 4 18 than 60 feet on the street, including such turnaround i Vincent J Bowen 3 1 25 b For each lot a front yard of not less than 100 feet ,in depth on each C Michael Bradley 6 10 1 5 street on which the lot abuts, and within such 100 feet from each street Patrick J Brennan 0 1 3 2 22 John Fred n .. 17 20 8 8 10 5 68 there shall be permitted only (1) green areas of grass, plants, shrubs and 5 1 5 26 trees, and (2) walks, driveways and parking facilities occupying not more John B Carr 4 1 1 1 Timothy J Cosgrove ,.. 3 8 3 3 30 than 25 per centum of the area ath J Crane 4 1 2 2 4 16 c On each lot a side and on each side of not less than 50 feet in width 6 5 5 3 2 y F O'Connor 1 p 6 2 1 22 and a rear yard of not less than 50 feet in depth. TimothyciJ O'Dea .. 1 0 1 20 d On each lot an open area, not occupied by any building, of not less than John L Sullivan 5 3 3 3 0 14 75 per centum of the lot, which may be used for parking if otherwise Blanks 40 38 9 23 27 22 11 59 lawful e On each lot parking, loading and unloading facilities reasonably suf- ficient to serve the business conducted thereon without using adjacent 185 188 59 119 93 91 735 streets therefor, and not located within 25 feet of any street or bound- JAMES J CARROLL, ary line Town Clerk. f Within 25 feet of each street and boundary, only green areas of grass, plants, shrubs or trees, and necessary ways of access therethrough TOWN WARRANT g No open storage of materials or equipment in any front yard, and none elsewhere unless (1) appropriately screened from view from streets and Commonwealth of Massachusetts public ways and from land not in a C 3 or M 1 district, and (2) not det- Middlesex, ss. rimental to the appearance of an office-research area To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Greeting 2 In C 3 Districts there shall be provided for all uses permitted in R 1 or R 2 In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are directed to notify districts, the same lot area and frontage, and the same front and side and the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qualified to vote in elections and in Town rear yards as would be required if the lot were situated in an R 1 or R 2 dis- affairs, to meet in Cary Memorial Hall, 'in said Town on Monday, the fifteenth day trict of September, 1958, at 8 00 P M then and there to act on the following articles ARTICLE 4 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Law by ARTICLE I To receive the reports of any board of Town officers or of any changing certain land frcm an R 1 One Family Dwelling District to a C 3 Special committee of the Town, Commercial District by adding in Section 4 Geographical Description of Districts the following paragraph TOWN OF LEXINGTON 109 – a 110 ANNUAL REPORTS 4 (h) C 3—Special commercial districts 1 A district on the northeasterly side of the Cambridge Concord Highway land bounded as follows southwesterly by Bedford Street 82 50 feet, northwesterly (Route 2) and the easterly side of the Northern Circumferential Highway by the land described in the preceding sentence about 244 feet, easterly by the (Route 128) and on both sides of Sprang Street and bounded and described westerly side of the railroad right of way about 91 feet, and southeasterly by the as follows southeasterly boundary of the premises now numbered 25 Bedford Street about 211 feet Beginning at the intersection of the northeasterly line of the Cambridge-Concord Highway (Route 2) and the easterly line of the Route 2-Route 128 Interchange, ARTICLE 7 To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 5, Permitted Build- so-called, thence northerly and northwesterly along the easterly and northeasterly ings and Uses, of the Zoning By-Law by striking out in sub-paragraph c of para- lines of said Interchange, thence northerly along the easterly line of the Northern graph 7 of (a) R 1 Districts the words "physicians', dentists' and other professional Circumferential Highway (Route 128) to a line parallel with and 25 feet distant at offices," and by adding in said paragraph 7 the following clause right angle southeasterly from the southeasterly tine of Weston Street, thence north- g Use of a portion of a dwelling as an office of a physician, dentist or other easterly by said parallel line about 290 feet, thence S 28°47'10" E about 85 feet professional person residing in the dwelling and as incidental to such to a line parallel with and 250 feet distant at right angle southwesterly from the residence northernmost straight section of the northeast line of Shade Street, thence S 64° 17'10" E by said parallel line 395 feet, thence S 42°25'10" E by a line parallel with ARTICLE 8 To see if the Town will vote to amend paragraph (g) A 1 Districts, and 250 feet distant at right angle southwesterly from the northeasterly line of Garden Apartment and Hotel Districts, of Section 5, Permitted Buildings and Uses, Shade Street 450 feet, thence S 47° W about 360 feet, thence S 22° E about 885 of the Zoning By-Law by striking out the words "Planning Board" wherever they feet, thence S 39°09 50 ' E along the southwesterly lines of lots 234 through 252 appear and inserting in place thereof the words —Board of Appeals—, and by shown on Land Court Plan 6962C 932 40 feet, thence N 65°38'10" E 206 87 adding the following additional clause feet along said lot 252, thence S 39°09'50" E by a line in part parallel with and 200 feet distant at right angle southwesterly from the southwesterly line of Shade 5 Upon receipt of an application to determine that a proposed garden apart- Street 620 feet, thence 5 4° W 240 64 feet, thence S 78° E 262 50 feet, thence merit or hotel building and use, including the site, plans and building design, con- S 39°09'50" E about 145 feet to Spring Street and continuing on the same course statute a desirable development in and will not be detrimental to the neighborhood, across Spring Street and for a distance of 100 feet southeasterly from the south- or an application to approve site, plans and building design of proposed buildings easterly line of Spring Street, thence due east to a line parallel with and 100 feet accessory to garden apartments or hotel, the Board of Appeals shall transmit to the at right angle southwesterly from the southwesterly line of the location of old Planning Board the application and plans The Planning Board shall consider the Shade Street, thence southeasterly and southerly by lines parallel with and 100 same and shall submit a final report thereon with recommendations to the Board feet distant at right angle from the southwesterly and westerly lines of the location of Appeals The Board of Appeals shall not approve any such application or plans of old Shade Street to a line parallel with and 100 feet distant at right angle until such final report of the Planning Board has been submitted to it or until northerly from land now or formerly of Clarence M Cutler, thence westerly, south- thirty days have elapsed after the transmittal to the Planning Board of the applica- wester) and southerlybylines tion and plans without such report being submitted j y parallel with and 100 feet distant at right angle ' northerly, northwesterly and westerly frim said 'Cutler land Yo the northerly Ime ARTICLE 9 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Law by of the Cambridge-Concord Highway, and thence westerly and northwesterly along adding at the end of Section 4 (g) A 1 — Garden apartment and hotel districts, the northerly and northeasterly lines of the Cambridge-Concord Highway to the the following new paragraph point of beginning 4 A district on the easterly side of Waltham Street beginning at a stone bound ARTICLE 5 To see if the Town will vote to further extend to the general vicinity of the intersection of Shade and Weston Streets, in such locations as the now or on the easterly side line to said Waltham StreetBoo at the intersection st, of lane now or formerly of Louise J Carter and the Vine Brook Realty Trust, and thence Selectmen may determine, subject to the assessment of betterments or otherwise, running northerly along the easterly side line of Waltham Street eight hundred the sanitary sewer that it voted to extend under Article 14 of the Warrent for the fifty (850) feet to a point, thence turning at right angles to said easterly side line 1958 Annual Town Meeting, in accordance with Chapter 504 of the Acts of 1897, of Waltham Street and running easterly eight hundred (800) feet to a point, as amended, or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor, appropriate thence to turning and therucommon southwesterly eight hundred fifty (Brno feet, more or less, a point in boundary line of land of Vine Brook Realty Trust money for the construction of such extension and for land acquisition and determine and land now or formerly of Gaetano Franceschelli et al, and thence turning and whether the money shall be provided by transfer from available funds, including running westerly along the center line of a ditch being the common boundary line any special sewer funds and any unexpended balances in current appropriations, orformerly Frances- by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner colane of Vine BrookaFranceschelli,Realty Trust ando land now or of Gaetano Care in relation thereto chelli et al, of Berta of Domenic Petnno et al, and of Louise J Carter five hundred fifty (550) feet to the point of beginning ARTICLE 6 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By Law so as ARTICLE 10 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Law so as to change certain land from an R 1 One Family Dwelling District to a C 2 General to change certain land from an R 1 One Family Dwelling District to a C 2 General Business District by adding at the end of paragraph 6 in Section 4 (d) C 2 — Gen- Business District by adding at the end of paragraph 4 in Section 4 (d) C 2—General eral business districts, the following — Said district shall also include adjoining business districts as heretofore amended, the following — TOWN OF LEXINGTON 111 112 ANNUAL REPORTS a a Said district shall also further include adjoining land bounded as follows CONSTABLE'S RETURN northwesterly by the land described in the immediately preceding sentence, fifty To the Town Clerk September 5, 1958 and 90/100 (50 90) feet, more or less, southwesterly by Depot Square one hun- dred twenty-one and 76/100 (121 76) feet, more or less, southeasterly by railroad I have served the foregoing warrant by posting a printed copy thereof in five (5) • property by a line parallel to the first boundary above described fifty and 90/100 public places in the Town and also by sending by mail, postage prepaid, a printed 10 (50 90) feet more or less, and northeasterly by railroad property by a line parallel copy of such warrant addressed to every registered voter of the Town at his last to the second boundary above described one hundred twenty-one and 76/100 residence, as appears from the records of the Board of Registrars of Voters (121 76) feet, more or less 10 days before the time of said meeting ARTICLE 11 To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to retain engi- Attest: PAUL E FURDON, neering services to prepare plans for a system of sanitary sewers to serve principally Constable of Lexington the area of the town situated in the M 1 Light Manufacturing Zoning District, and appropriate a sum of money therefor and provide for payment by transfer from available funds, including any special sewer funds and any unexpended balances in current appropriations, or act nn any other manner in relation thereto SPECIAL TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 12 To see if the Town will vote to install sewer mains and other HELD SEPTEMBER 15, 1958 sewerage facilities to serve the Byron Avenue and Lockwood 'Road area in such locations as the Selectmen may determine, subject to the assessment of better- There were 186 Town Meeting Members present ments or otherwise in accordance with Chapter 504 of the Acts of 1897, as amend- ed, or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire Meeting called to order by the Moderator, Charles E Ferguson 8 05 P M any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor, appropriate money Invocation given by Rev Jas A Bradford of the Hancock Congregational for such installation and land acquisition and determine whether the money shall Church 8 07 P M be provided by transfer from available funds, including any special sewer funds and any unexpended balances in current appropriations, or by borrowing, or by Town Clerk, James J Carroll, read the warrant for the meeting until voted that any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto further reading be waived ARTICLE 13 To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to retain engi- Town Clerk read the Constable's Return for the meeting 8 09 P M neering services to prepare plans for the extension of Worthen Road from Massa- ARTICLE 1 Appropriation Committee Report presented by Norman J Richards chusetts Avenue to Waltham Street, appropriate a sum of money therefor and pro- which was voted to be accepted and placed on file 8 09 P M vide for payment by transfer from available funds, including any unexpended balances in current appropriations, or act in any other manner in relation thereto ARTICLE 2 Presented by Thomas S Grindle VOTED To amend Section 5, Permitted Buildings and Uses, of the Zoning ARTICLE 14 To see if the Town will vote to transfer from the Selectmen By-Law by striking out in paragraph (h) C 3 Districts the number "1" at the be- to the School Committee the care, custody, management and control of the build- ginning of the clause so numbered and substituting therefor the number —2—, ing situated on the Town property known as the Barnes property, or act in any other and by adding before said clause the following clause manner in relation thereto 1 Offices for administrative, executive, professional and similar purposes Mr Grindle presents Planning Board Report to be accepted And you are directed to serve this warrant seven days at least before the time Main motion Carried Unanimously 8 11 P M of said meeting as provided in the By-Laws of the Town ARTICLE 3 Presented by Thomas S Grindle Hereof fail not, and make due return on this warrant, with your doings thereon, VOTED To amend the Zoning By Law by adding at the end of Section 8, to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting Area Frontage and Yard Regulations, the following new paragraph Given under our hands at Lexington this twenty-fifth day of August, A D 1958 (h) C 3 Districts A true copy, Attest 1 In C 3 Districts there shall be provided for all uses other than those per- , matted in R 1 or R 2 districts PAUL E FURDON Constable of Lexington a A lot containing an area of not less than five acres and a lot width of WILLIAM E MALONEY not less than 300 feet on each street on which the lot abuts, except that RALPH H TUCKER in case the lot abuts on a dead end turnaround part of a public street RUTH or of a street shown on a subdivision plan approved by the Lexington ALTH G MOREYADYMS Planning Board under the Subdivision Control Law 'and abuts also on Selectmen of Lexington such street before the turnaround, the 300 feet may be measured in part along the side line of the street before the turnaround and in part TOWN OF LEXINGTON 113 114 ANNUAL REPORTS 4 ip (h) C 3—Special commercial districts along a projection of the course of such side line through and beyond 1 A district on the northeasterly side of the Cambridge-Concord Highway theesturnaround,than60fe t on the however cthat the lot shall turnaroundhave frontage of not (Route 2) and the easterly side of the Northern Circumferential Highway (Route less feet on the street, including such 128) and on both sides of Spring Street and bounded and described as follows b For each lot a front yard of not less than 100 feet in depth on each Beginning at the intersection of the northeasterly line of the Cambridge-Concord e street• heshallon which the lot abuts, andwithin such 100f feet from each street Highway (Route 2) and the easterlyline of the Route 2- Route 128 Interchange, t and trees, be permitted only (1)agreen areasin of grass, plants,ccupshrubs so-called, thence northerlyand northwesterly alongthe easterlyand northeaster) and and (2) walks, driveways and parking facilities occupying not y y more than 25 per centum of the area lines of said Interchange, thence northerly along the easterly line of the Northern Circumferential Highway (Route 128) to a line parallel with and 25 feet distant c On each lot a side yard on each side of not less than 50 feet in width at right angle southeasterly from the southeasterly line of Weston Street, thence and a rear yard of not less than 50 feet in depth northeasterly by said parallel line about 290 feet, thence S 28° 47' 10" E about 85 d On each lot an open area, not occupied by any building, of not less than feet to a line parallel with and 250 feet distant at right angle southwesterly from 75 per centum of the lot, which may be used for parking if otherwise the northernmost straight section of the northeast line of Shade Street, thence lawful S 64° 17' 10" E by said parallel line 395 feet, thence S 42° 25' 10" E by a line e On each lot parking, loading and unloading facilities reasonably sufficient parallel with and 250 feet distant at right angle southwesterly from the north- to serve the business conducted thereon without using adjacent streets easterly line of Shade Street 450 feet, thence S 47° W about 360 feet, thence therefor, and not located within 25 feet of any street or boundary line S 22° E about 885 feet, thence S 39° 09' 50' E along the southwesterly lines of f Within 25 feet of each street and boundary, only green areas of grass, lots 234 through 252 shown on Land Court Plan 6962C 932 40 feet, thence N plants, shrubs or trees, and necessary ways of access therethrough 65° 38' 10" E 206 87 feet along said lot 252, thence S 39° 09' 50" E by a line g No open storage of materials or equipment in any front yard, and none in part parallel with and 200 feet distant at right angle southwesterly from the elsewhere unless (1) appropriately screened from view from streets and southwesterly line of Shade Street 620 feet, thence S 4° W 240 64 feet, thence public ways and from land not in a C 3 or M 1 district, and (2) not det- S 78° E 262 50 feet, thence S 39° 09' 50" E about 145 feet to Spring Street and continuing on the same course across Spring Street and for a distance of 100 feet rimental to the appearance of an office-research area southeasterly from the southeasterly line of Spring Street, thence due east to a line 2 In C 3 Districts there shall be provided for all uses permitted in R 1 or R 2 parallel with and 100 feet at right angle southwesterly from the southwesterly line districts, the same lot area and frontage, and the same front and side and of the location of old Shade Street, thence southeasterly and southerly by lines rear yards as would be required if the lot were situated in an R 1 or R 2 dis- parallel with and 100 feet distant at right angle from the southwesterly and west- trict. erly lines of the location of old Shade Street to a line parallel with and 100 feet Article read by Richard H Soule 8 15 P M distant at right angle northerly from land now or formerly of Clarence M Cutler, thence westerly, southwesterly and southerly by lines parallel with and 100 feet dis- Mr Grindle asks for Report of Planning Board to be accepted and placed on file Permission granted to Mr Blakeley of Cabot, Cabot & Forbes to speak on the tant at right angle northerly, northwesterly and westerly from said Cutler land to the northerly line of the Cambridge-Concord Highway, and thence westerly and north- article 8.22 P M westerly along the northerly and northeasterly lines of the Cambridge-Concord Various speakers Highway to the point of beginning Mr C. H Spaulding of Cabot, Cabot &Forbes speaksRichard H Soule read Article 4. Amendment offered by Charles G Davis as follows Mr Grindle moves that Planning Board Report covering Articles 2, 3 and 4 be "Amend Item g of Item 1 to read "No open storage of materials or equipment accepted and placed on file in any front yard and none elsewhere" 8:35 P M Carried Unanimously 8.52 P M Amendment lost by voice vote 8 42 P M Main motion voted on and carried unanimously 8 57 P M Voice vote on main motion not unanimous so standing vote taken as follows: ARTICLE 5 Presented by William E Maloney, Chairman, Board of Selectmen In Favor Tellers Opposed VOTED That the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized to further extend 29 Frederick E Tucker 4 to the general vicinity of the intersection of Shade and Weston Streets, in such 108 Thomas A. Napoli O locations as the Selectmen may determine, subject to the easement of betterments ' 36 Lincoln P Cole, Jr or otherwise, the sanitary sewer that it was voted to extend under Article 14 of the Warrant for the 1958 Annual Town Meeting, in accordance with Chapter 504 of 173 7 the Acts of 1897, as amended, or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain, pur- Motion Adopted. 8 46 P M chase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor, and to appropriate for the construction of such extension and for land , ARTICLE 4 Presented by Thomas S Grindleacquisition the sum of $223,000 00 and to provide for payment thereof by the VOTED To amend the Zoning By Law by changing certain land from an R 1 transfer of $6800 00 from the Sewer Assessment Fund, the transfer of $6200 00 One Family Dwelling District to a C 3 Special Commercial Districtb�aadding m from the unexpended ba'ance in the current appropriation for Interest on Debt that Section 4 Geographical Description of Districts the following new par 9 P TOWN OF LEXINGTON 115 116 ANNUAL REPORTS • Mr Jaquith presents Report of the Planning Board to be accepted and placed • was voted under Article 4 of the Warrant for the 1958 Annual Town Meeting, and on file, the balance of $210,000 00 to be provided by the issue of bonds or notes of the Carried Unanimously 9 32 P M town, and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and he here- by is authorized to borrow the sum of $210,000 00 and issue bonds or notes of Main motion voted on and carried unanimously 9 33 P M • • the Town therefor, to be payable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 ofARTICLE 9 Presented by Alfred P Tropeano. theirthe General Laws, as amended, within a period not exceeding twenty years from VOTED To amend the Zoning By-Law by adding at the end of Section 4 (g) their dates A 1 —Garden apartment and hotel districts, the following new paragraph Carried Unanimously 8 59 P M 4 A district on the easterly side of Waltham Street beginning at ARTICLE 6 Frederic K Johnson moves for indefinite postponement a stone bound situated on the easterly side line of said Wal- Carried Unanimously 9 00 P M tham Street at the intersection of land now or formerly of ARTICLE 7 Presented by Wilbur M Jaquith Louise J Carter and the Vine Brook Realty Trust, and thence VOTED To amend Section 5, Permitted Buildings and Uses, of the Zoning running northerly along the easterly side line of Waltham By-Law by striking out in subparagraph c of paragraph 7 of (a) R 1 Districts the Street eight hundred fifty (850) feet to a point, thence turning words "physicians', dentists' and other professional offices," and by adding in said at right angles to said easterly side line of Waltham Street and paragraph 7 the following clause: running easterly eight hundred (800) feet to a point, thence g Use of a portion of a dwelling as an office of a physician, turning and running southwesterly eight hundred fifty (850) dentist or other professional person residing in the dwelling feet, more or less, to a point in the common boundary line of and as incidental to such residence land of Vine Brook Realty Trust and land now or formerly of Gaetano Franceschelli et al, and thence turning and running Under Article 1 Mr Jaquith presents Report of the Planning Board which was westerly along the center line of a ditch being the common voted to be accepted and placed on file boundary line of land of Vine Brook Realty Trust and land now Carried Unanimously 9 01 P M. or formerly of Gaetano Franceschelli et al, of Berta Frances- chelli, of Domenic Petrino et al, and of Louise J Carter five Frances- Voice vote on main motion not unanimous so standing vote taken Opsed follows hundred fifty (550) feet to the point of beginning In 24avor Tellers 10 Charles T Abbott presents the Report of the Planning Board to be accepted Thomas E Tucker 34 and placed on file 78 A NapoliJ8 Carried Unanimously 9 35 P M 30 Lincoln P Cole, Jr 132 52 William Hammer presents an amendment which the Moderator declared not in order 9 50 P M Main Motion Adopted 9 30 P M Voice vote on main motion not unanimous so standing vote taken as follows. In Favor Tellers Opposed ARTICLE 8. Presented by Wilbur M Jaquith 33 Frederick E Tucker 0 VOTED To amend paragraph (g) A 1 Districts, Garden Apartment and Hotel 102 Thomas A. Napoli 3 Districts, of Section 5, Permitted Buildings and Uses, of the Zoning By-Law by 37 Lincoln P Cole, Jr 0 striking out the words "Planning Board" wherever they appear and inserting in place thereof the words—Board of Appeals —, and by adding the following ad- 172 3 ditional clause Main Motion Adopted 9 56 P M 5 Upon receipt of an application to determine that a proposed garden apartment or hotel building and use, including the site, ARTICLE 10 Presented by Wilbur M Jaquith plans and building design, constitute a desirable development VOTED To amend the Zoning By-Law so as to change certain land from an in and will not be detrimental to the neighborhood, or an appli- R 1 One Family Dwelling District to a C 2 General Business District by adding at cation to approve site, plans and building design of proposed the end of paragraph 4 in Section 4 (d) C 2 — General business districts, as here- buildings accessory to garden apartments or hotel, the Board tofore amended, the following— of Appeals shall transmit to the Plannino Board the application Said district shall also further include adjoining land bounded anda planssubThe Planning epo Board shall with recd the same and as follows northwesterly by the land described in the imme- thethell and of a final report Board thereon recommendations shall approveppr to diately preceding sentence, fifty and 90/100 (50 90) feet, Board of Appeals.nThe Board of finalAppealsreportnot tmore or less, southwesterly by Depot Square one hundred Planning • ray such Boardcation or plans untild tocth oruntil of daysve twenty-one and 76/100 (121 76) feet, more or less, south- has been submitted it or thirty easterly by a to the first have elapsed after the transmittal to the Planning Board of the boundary by railroadail describedpropertyfifty and 9C/line parallel(50 90) feet, more application and plans without such report being submitted • 118 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN OF LEXINGTON 117 or less, and northeasterly by railroad property by a line parallel as the Barnes property, but not including the land except the land on which the • to the second boundary above described one hundred twenty- building stands. p one and 76/100 (121 76) feet, more or less Vernon C Page offers motion that article be laidon th Mr Jaquith presents Report of Planning Board to be accepted and placed on file Not adopted 10 29 P M e table 10 29 P M • Carried Unanimously 9 58 P M Main motion voted on and carried unanimously 10 30 P M is Main motion carried unanimously 9 59 P M William E Maloney, Chairman, Boardof S dissolved 10 30 P.M electmen, moves that meeting be ARTICLE 11 Presented by William E Maloney VOTED. That the Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized to retain JAMES J CARROLL, Town Clerk engineering services to prepare plans for a system of sanitary sewers to serve principally the area of the town situated in the M 1 Light Manufacturing Zoning ATTORNEY GENERAL'S APPROVAL OF ARTICLE 8 AS PASSED AT THE District, and that the sum of $12,000 00 be appropriated therefor and be provided SPECIAL TOWN MEETING HELD MAY 12, 1958 by transfer from the unexpended balance in the current appropriation for Interest ARTICLE 8 AS PASSED AT THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING on Debt that was voted under Article 4 of the warrant for the 1958 Annual Town HELD MAY 12, 1958 Meeting ARTICLE 8 Presented b Carried Unanimously 10 00 P M y Donald K Irwin VOTED To amend the Building By-Law of the Town by striking out Article ARTICLE 12 VOTED That the Selectmen be and they hereby are author- adopt that is entitled by itled "Signs", as amended, and to adopt a new Sign By-Law as ized to install sewer mains and other sewerage facilities to serve the Byron Avenuew recommended entitled the Building and Plumbing By-Laws Study Committee, a copy of and Lockwood Road area in such locations as the Selectmen may determine, subject office of the Town Clerk Sign By-Law" and dated •April, 1958, is on fife in the to the assessment of betterments or otherwise, in accordance with Chapter 504 of the Acts of 1897 and all acts in amendment thereof and in addition thereto, or Standing vote taken as follows otherwise, and to take by eminent domain, or otherwise acquire any fee, easement In Favor Tellers i or other interest in land necessary therefor, and to appropriate for such installation 32 Irving H Mabee Opposed and land acquisition the sum of $24,800 00, and to provide for payment thereof 97 Ernest A Giroux 4 by transfer from the unexpended balance in the current appropriation for Interest 32 Lincoln P Cole, Jr 12 i on Debt that was voted under Article 4 of the warrant for the 1958 Annual Town 2 Meeting. 161 Carried Unanimously 10 03 P M Carried 9 09 P M 18 ARTICLE 13. Presented by William E Maloney JAMES J CARROLL, Town Clerk VOTED That the Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized to retain engineering services to prepare plans for the extension of Worthen Road from Massachusetts Avenue to Waltham Street, and that the sum of $2,000 00 be ap- Lexington, Massachusetts, May 16, 1958 propriated therefor and be provided by transfer from the unexpended balance in I, James J Carroll, Town Clerk of the Town of Lexington, do hereby certify the current appropriation for Interest on Debt that was voted under Article 4 of the the above to be a true and exact copy of Article 8 as passed at the Special Town warrant for the 1958 Annual Town Meeting held May 12, 1958 and as same appears on record Norman J Richards gives approval of the Appropriation Committee as regards JAMES J CARROLL, Town Clerk to the finances 10 08 P M Slides were shown covering the locations by Samuel P Snow 10 24 P M Voice vote in doubt Standing vote taken as follows Lexington, Massachusetts, May 20, 1958 In Favor Tellers Opposed I, James J Carroll, Town Clerk of the Townof Lexin ton certify that the fore- 26 Frederick E Tucker 7 going is the Sign By-Law recommended by the Building and Plumbing By-Laws 59 Thomas A Napoli 33 y Committee that was on file in the Office of the Town Clerk and that was 16 Lincoln P Cole, Jr 8 referred to in and adopted by the vote of the town meeting under Article 8 - warrant for the Special Town Meeting held May 12, 1958 of the 101 48 Motion Adopted 10 27 P M JAMES J CARROLL, Town Clerk ARTICLE 14 Presented by William E Maloney Boston, Massachusetts, June 9, 1958 VOTED To transfer from the Selectmen to the School Committee the care, The foregoing by-law is hereb a custody, management and control of the building situated on Town property known Y pproved (Signed) GEORGE FINGOLD, Attorney General TOWN OF LEXINGTON 119 120 ANNUAL REPORTS • • ATTORNEY SGENERAL'S APPROVAL OF ARTICLE PECIAL TOWN MEETING HELD MAYo12,S 1958 ED AT THE Lexington, Massachusetts, September 18, 1958 I, James J. Carroll, Town Clerk of the Town of Lexington, do hereby certify ARTICLE 10 AS PASSED AT THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING the above to be a true and exact copy of Article 2 as passed at the Special Town 1958 HELD MAY 12, Meeting held September 15, 1958 and as same appears on record. • JAMES J CARROLL, ARTICLE 10 Presented by Wilbur M Jaquith Town Clerk VOTED To amend the Zoning By-Law by adding in Section 2, Definitions, the following two paragraphs Boston, Massachusetts, October 8, 1958 (q) Municipal The word "municipal" means the Town of Lexington (r) Public The word "public" means the Town of Lexington The foregoing amendment to zoning by-law is hereby approved JR, Wilbur M Jaquith presents report of the Planning Board which was voted to be (Signed) E J McCORMACK,Attorney General accepted and placed on file 10 27 P M Main Motion as presented carried unanimously 1027 P M ATTORNEY GENERAL'S APPROVAL OF ARTICLE 3 AS PASSED AT THE JAMES J CARROLL, SPECIAL TOWN MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 15, 1958 Town Clerk ARTICLE 3 AS PASSED AT THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 15, 1958 ARTICLE 3 Presented by Thomas S Grindle Lexington, Massachusetts, May 19, 1958 VOTED To amend the Zoning By-Law by adding at the end of Section 8, I, James J Carroll, Town Clerk of the Town of Lexington, do hereby certify Area Frontage and Yard Regulations, the following new paragraph the above to be a true and exact copy of Article 10 as passed at the Special Town (h) C 3 Districts I Meeting held May 12, 1958 and as same appears on record 1 In C 3 Districts there shall be provided for all uses other than those I JAMES J CARROLL, permitted in R 1 or R 2 districts: Town Clerk a A lot containing an area of not less than five acres and a lot width of not less than 300 feet on each street on which the lot abuts, except that in case the lot abuts on a dead end turnaround part of Boston, Massachusetts, June 9, 1958 a public street or of a street shown on a sub-division plan approved by the Lexington Planning Board under the Subdivision Control Law The foregoing amendment to zoning by-law is hereby approvedand abuts also on such street before the turnaround, the 300 feet (Signed) GEORGE FINGOLD, may be measured in part along the side line of the street before the Attorney General turnaround and in part along a projection of the course of such side line through and beyond the turnaround, provided however that the ATTORNEY GENERAL'S APPROVAL OF ARTICLE 2 AS PASSED AT THE lot shall have a frontage of not less than 60 feet on the street, in- cluding such turnaround SPECIAL TOWN MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 15, 1958 b For each lot a front yard of not less than 100 feet in depth on each ARTICLE 2 AS PASSED AT THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING street on which the lot abuts, and within such 100 feet from each HELD SEPTEMBER 15, 1958 street there shall be permitted only (1) green areas of grass, plants, shrubs and trees, and (2) walks, driveways and parking facilities oc- ARTICLE 2 Presented by Thomas S Grindle cupying not more than 25 per centum of the area VOTED To amend Section 5, permitted Buildings and Uses, of the Zoning c On each lot a side yard on each side of not less than 50 feet in width By-Law by striking out in paragraph (h) C 3 Districts the number "1" at the be- and a rear yard of not less than 50 feet in depth ginning of the clause so numbered and substituting therefor the number — 2 —, d On each lot an open area, not occupied by any building, of not less and by adding before said clause the following clause than 75per centum of the lot, which ma be used for parkingif 1 Offices for administrative, executive, professional and similar purposes otherwise lawful y Mr. Grindle presents Planning Board Report to be accepted e On each lot parking, loading and unloading facilities reasonably suf- 1 Main Motion carried unanimously 8 11 P M ficient to serve the business conducted thereon without using ad- JAMES J CARROLL, jacent streets therefor, and not located within 25 feet of any street Town Clerk or boundary line TOWN OF LEXINGTON 121 122 ANNUAL REPORTS # f Within 25 feet of each street and boundary, only green areas of 1 A district on the northeasterly side of the Cambridge-Concord Highway 4 grass, plants, shrubs or trees, and necessary ways of access there- (Route 2) and the easterly side of the Northern Circumferential High- through way (Route 128) and on both sides of Spring Street and bounded and g No open storage of materials or equipment in any front yard, and described as follows ✓ none elsewhere unless (1) appropriately screened from view from Beginning at the intersection of the northeasterly line of the r streets and public ways and from land not in a C 3 or M 1 district, Cambridge-Concord Highway (Route 2) and the easterly line of the and (2) not detrimental to the appearance of an office-research area Route 2 - Route 128 Interchange, so-called, thence northerly and north- 2 In C 3 Districts there shall be provided for all uses permitted in R 1 or westerly along the easterly and northeasterly lines of said Interchange, R 2 districts, the same lot area and frontage, and the same front and thence northerly along the easterly line of the Northern Circumferential side and rear yards as would be required if the lot were situated in an Highway (Route 128) to a line parallel with and 25 feet distant at right R 1 or R 2 district angle southeasterly from the southeasterly line of Weston Street, thence Article read by Richard H Soule 8 15 P M northeasterly by said parallel line about 290 feet, thence S 28° 47' 10" Mr Grindle asks for Report of Planning Board to be accepted and placed on file E about 85 feet to a line parallel with and 250 feet distant at right angle Amendment offered by Charles G Davis as follows southwesterly from the northernmost straight section of the northeast "Amend Item g of Item 1 to read "No open storage of materials or line of Shade Street, thence S 64° 17' 10" E by said parallel line 395 equipment in any front yard and none elsewhere" feet, thence S 42° 25' 10" E by a line parallel with and 250 feet distant 8 35 P M at right angle southwesterly from the northeasterly line of Shade Street Amendment lost by voice vote 8 42 P M 450 feet, thence S 47° W about 360 feet, thence S 22° E about 885 feet, thence S 39° 09'50" E along the southwesterly lines of lots 234 Voice vote on main motion not unanimous so standing vote taken as follows through 252 shown on Land Court Plan 6962C 932 40 feet, thence N In Favor Tellers Opposed 29 Frederick E Tucker 4 65° 38' 10" E 206 87 feet along said lot 252, thence S 39° 09'50" E 129 A Napoliby a line in part parallel with and 200 feet distant at right angle south- 38 ThomasLincoln P Cole, J 3 0 westerly from the southwesterly line of Shade Street 620 feet, thence S 4° W 240 64 feet, thence S 78° E 262 50 feet, thence S 39° 09' 50" 1 173 7 E about 145 feet to Spring Street and continuing on the same course 1 Motion Adopted 8 46 P M across Spring Street and for a distance of 100 feet southeasterly from JAMES J CARROLL, the southeasterly line of Spring Street, thence due east to a line parallel Town Clerk with and 100 feet at right angle southwesterly from the southwesterly line of the location of old Shade Street, thence southeasterly and southerly by lines parallel with and 100 feet distant at right angle from Lexington, Massachusetts, September 18, 1958 the southwesterly and westerly lines of the location of old Shade Street to a line parallel with and 100 feet distant at right angle northerly from I, James J Carroll, Town Clerk of the Town of Lexington, do hereby certify land now or formerly of Clarence M Cutler, thence westerly, south- the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Article 3 as passed at the Special Town Meeting held September 15, 1958 westerly and southerly by lines parallel with and 100 feet distant at JAMES J CARROLL right angle northerly, northwesterly and westerly from said Cutler land Town Clerk to the northerly line of the Cambridge-Concord Highway, and thence westerly and northwesterly along the northerly and northeasterly lines of the Cambridge-Concord Highway to the point of beginning Boston, Massachusetts, October 8, 1958 The foregoing amendment to zoning by-law is hereby approved Richard H Soule read article 4 (Signed) E J McCORMACK, JR, Mr Grindle moves that Planning Board Report covering Articles 2, 3 and 4 be accepted and placed on file Attorney General Carried Unanimously 8 52 P M ATTORNEY GENERAL'S APPROVAL OF ARTICLE 4 AS PASSED AT THE Main motion voted on and carried unanimously 8 57 P M SPECIAL TOWN MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 15, 1958 JAMES J CARROLL, Town Clerk ARTICLE 4 AS PASSED AT THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 15, 1958 ARTICLE 4 Presented by Thomas S Grindle Lexington, Massachusetts, September 1 8, 1958 VOTED To amend the Zoning By Law by changing certain land from an R 1 I, James J Carroll, Town Clerk of the Town of Lexington, do hereby certify r One Family Dwelling District to a C 3 Special Commercial District by adding in the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Article 4 as passed at the Special Town 1 Section 4 Geographical Description of Districts the following new paragraph Meeting held September 15, 1958 and as same appears on record (h) C 3 —Special commercial districts JAMES J CARROLL, Town Clerk TOWN OF LEXINGTON 123 124 ANNUAL REPORTS Boston, Massachusetts, October 8, 1958 ATTORNEY GENERAL'S APPROVAL OF ARTICLE 9 AS PASSED AT THE ' SPECIAL TOWN MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 15, 1958 The foregoing amendment to zoning by-law is hereby approved ARTICLE 9 AS PASSED AT THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING (Signed) E J McCORMACK, JR, HELD SEPTEMBER 15, 1958 Attorney General• V • ARTICLE 9. Presented by Alfred P Tropeano ATTORNEY GENERAL'S APPROVAL OF ARTICLE 8 AS PASSED AT THE VOTED To amend the Zoning By-Law by adding at the end of Section 4 (g) SPECIAL TOWN MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 15, 1958 A 1—Garden apartment and hotel districts, the followingnew paragraph 4 A district on the easterly side of Waltham Street beginning at a stone bound ARTICLE 8 AS PASSED AT THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING situated on the easterly side line of said Waltham Street at the intersection HELD SEPTEMBER 15, 1958 of land now or formerly of Louise J Carter and the Vine Brook Realty Trust, ARTICLE 8 Presented by Wilbur M Jaquith and thence running northerly along the easterly side line of Waltham Street VOTED To amend paragraph (g) A 1 Districts, Garden Apartment and Hotel eight hundred fifty (850) feet to a oinf; thence said easterly side line of Waltham Street and running easterly eight hundred turning at right angles to Districts, of Section 5, Permitted Buildings and Uses, of the Zoning By-Law by (800) feet to a point, thence turning and running southwesterly eight hun- striking out the words"Planning Board" wherever they appear and inserting in place Bred fifty (850) feet, more or less, to a point in the common boundary line thereof the words— Board of Appeals —, and by adding the following additional clause of land of Vine Brook Realty Trust and land now or formerly of Gaetano Franceschelli et al, and thence turning and running westerly along the 5 Upon receipt of an application to determine that a proposed garden apart- center line of a ditch being the common boundary line of land of Vine ment or hotel building and use, including the site, plans and building design, Brook Realty Trust and land now or formerly of Gaetano Franceschelli et al, constitute a desirable development in and will not be detrimental to the of Berta Franceschelli, of Domenic Petrino et al, and of Louise J Carter five neighborhood, or an application to approve site, plans and building design hundred fifty (550) feet to the point of beginning of proposed buildings accessory to garden apartments or hotel, the Board of Appeals shall transmit to the Planning Board the application and plans Charles T Abbott presents the Report of the Planning Board and moves it be The PlanningBoard shall consider the same and shall submit a final report accepted and placed on file y 9 35 P M P Carried Unanimous) thereon with recommendations to the Board of Appeals The Board of Appeals shall not approve any such application or plans until such final William Hammer presents an amendment which the Moderator declared not report of the Planning Board has been submitted to it or until thirty days in order 9 50 P.M have elapsed after the transmittal to the Planning Board of the application and plans without such report being submitted Voice vote on main motion T not unanimous so standing vote taken Oasofollows In Favor 0 Mr Jaquith presents Report of the Planning Board to be accepted and placed 33 Frederick E Tucker 0 on file 102 Thomas A Napoli 0 Carried Unanimously 9 32 P M. 37 Lincoln P Cole, Jr — Main motion voted on and carried unanimously 9 33 P M 172 3 JAMES J CARROLL, Main Motion Adopted. 9 56 P M JAMES 1 CARROLL, Town Clerk Town Clerk Lexington, Massachusetts, September 18, 1958 Lexington, Massachusetts, September 18, 1958 1, James J Carroll, Town Clerk of the Town of Lexington, do hereby certify I, James J Carroll, Town Clerk of the Town of Lexington, do hereby certify the above to be a true and exact copy of Article 8 as passed at the Special Town the above to be a true and exact copy of Article 9 as passed at the Special Town Meeting held September 15, 1958 and as same appears on record. Meeting held September 15, 1958 and as same appears on record. JAMES J CARROLL, JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk Town Clerk Boston, Massachusetts, October 8, 1958 Boston, Massachusetts, October 8, 1958 The foregoing amendment to zoning by-law is hereby approved The foregoing amendment to zoning by-law is hereby approved (Signed) E J McCORMACK, JR., (Signed) E J McCORtMACeK,GRneral Attorney General TOWN OF LEXINGTON 125 126 ANNUAL REPORTS ` ATTORNEY GENERAL'S APPROVAL OF ARTICLE 10 AS PASSED AT THE PRECINCT ONE, ADAMS SCHOOL, PRECINCT TWO, EAST LEXINGTON SPECIAL TOWN MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 15, 1958 FIRE STATION, PRECINCT THREE, CARY MEMORIAL BUILDING, PRECINCT ARTICLE 10 AS PASSED AT THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING FOUR, SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PRECINCT FIVE, CENTRAL FIRE STATION, HELD SEPTEMBER PE, AL PRECINCT SIX, MARIA HASTINGS SCHOOL on 19si TUESDAY, THE FOURTH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1958 ., ARTICLE 10 Presented by Wilbur M Jaquith VOTED To amend the Zoning By-Law so as to change certain land from an at 7 00 o'clock A M to cast their ballots for the following officers R 1 One Family Dwelling District to a C 2 General Business District by adding at Senator in Congress, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, the end of paragraph 4 in Section 4 (d) C 2 — General business districts, as here- Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, Attorney General, tofore amended, the following—Said district shall also further include adjoining Representative in Congress, Councillor, Senator, Two land bounded as follows northwesterly by the land described in the immediately Representatives in General Court, District Attorney, preceding sentence, fifty and 90/100 (50 90) feet, more or less, southwesterly by Clerk of Courts, Register of Deeds, County Commissioner Depot Square one hundred twenty-one and 76/100 (121 76) feet, more or less, southeasterly by railroad property by a line parallel to the first boundary above VACANCIES described fifty and 90/100 (50 90) feet, more or less, and northeasterly by railroad A Register of Probate and Insolvency property by a line parallel to the second boundary above described one hundred 9 twenty-one and 76/100 (121 76) feet, more or less And to take action on the following questions Mr Jaquith presents Report of Planning Board to be accepted and placed on file QUESTION No. 1 Carried Unanimously 9 58 P M LAW PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION Main motion carried unanimously 9 59 P M Do you approve of a law summarized below which was disapproved in the House JAMES J CARROLL, of Representatives by a vote of 73 in the affirmative and 132 in the negative and Town Clerk was approved in the Senate by a vote of 21 in the affirmative and 17 in the nega- t7ve2 1 YFs NO Lexington, Massachusetts, September 18, 1958 SUMMARY I, James J Carroll, Town Clerk of the Town of Lexington, do hereby certify The proposed measure provides that every former public em- the above to be a true and exact copy of Article 10 as passed at the Special Town Meeting held September 15, 1958 and as same appears on record shall , other than a judge,who is pensioned or retired for disability, shall report to his retirement authority, annually, his earnings from JAMES J CARROLL, gainful occupation during the preceding year, and that, if such Town Clerk earnings, plus the pension, exceed the regular compensation of the position formerly held, the pensioner shall refund that portion of his pension equal to such excess or the entire pension if such excess Boston, Massachusetts, October 8, 1958 is greater than the pension A refund if required, shall not include any part of a pension represented by salary deductions from or The foregoing amendment to zoning by-law is hereby approved special purchase by the former employee The requirement of a (Signed) E J McCORMACK, JR, refund is not applicable to income received in or prior to 1958 Attorney General QUESTION No 2 A Shall licenses be granted in this town for the sale therein of all alcoholic bev- WARRANT FOR STATE ELECTION erages (whisky, rum, gin, malt beverages, wines and all other alcoholic beverages)? YFS Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, ss. NO To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Greeting B Shall licenses be granted in this town for the sale therein of wines and malt In the name of the Commonwealth you are hereby required to notify and warn beverages (wines and beer, ale and all other malt beverages)? YFc the inhabitants of said Town who are qualified to vote in Elections to meet in their NO respective voting places in said Town, TOWN OF LEXINGTON 127 128 ANNUAL REPORTS } C Shall licenses be granted in this town for the sale therein of all alcoholic STATE ELECTION beverages in packages, so called, not to be drunk on the premises? YFC NO HELD NOVEMBER 4, 1958 . QUESTION No 3 The following election officers had been appointed by the Selectmen and were r assigned to duty at the Town Precincts as follows A Shall the pari-mutuel system of betting on licensed horse races be permitted in this county? y c NO Precinct One B Shall the pari-mutuel system of betting on licensed dog races be permitted D—Rose I McLaughlin Warden in this county? YFC D—Mary W Rowland Clerk NO R—George E Foster Teller R—Mary E Clifford Teller QUESTION OF PUBLIC POLICY D—Catherine Belliveau Teller UNDER GENERAL LAWS R—Ida B Fisk Teller (Tercentenary Edition) I Chapter 53, Section 19 Precinct Two D—J Carroll Ryan Warden Shall the Representative from this District be instructed to vote to establish an R—Ilda J Field Clerk exclusively state-conducted lottery once a year, on or about July 4th, to be known D—Annie H McDonnell Teller as the "Massachusetts Sweepstakes Drawing", with one-half of the income to be R—Alice Marshall Teller given as cash prizes and the other one-half used to cut real estate taxes? R—George D Smith Teller YFC D—Lillian McDonnell Teller NO The polls will be open at 7 00 A M and will remain open until 8 00 P M Precinct Three And you are directed to serve this warrant seven days at least before the time D—Randall W Richards Warden of said election as provided in the By-Laws of the Town R—Mary A Hallett Clerk D—Mary A Spellman Teller Hereof fail not, and make due return on this warrant, with your doings thereon, R—Theresa M Gardiner Teller I to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said election R—Mary P Hadley Teller Given under our hands at Lexington, this fifteenth day of October, A D, 1958 D—George Stygles Teller D—Mary R McDonough Teller A true copy, Attest WILLIAM E MALONEY PAUL E FURDON ALAN G ADAMS Constable of Lexington RUTH MOREY Precinct Four RALPH H TUCKER D—Clarence E Delp Warden RAYMOND W JAMES R—Caroline F Deloury Clerk Selectmen of Lexington D—Mary G Oliver Teller R—Alice Jorgensen Teller CONSTABLE'S RETURN D—Ellery B Harford Teller R—Dorothy K Parker Teller To the Town Clerk October 23, 1958 R—Mary E Stankard Teller I have served the foregoing warrant by posting a printed copy thereof in five (5) public places in the Town and also by sending by mail, postage prepaid, a printed Precinct Five copy of such warrant addressed to every registered voter of the Town at his last D—Joseph 0 Rooney Warden residence, as appears from the records of the Board of Registrars of Voters 10 days before the time of said election R—Florence M Bruce Clerk D—Eleanor Cosgrove Teller Attest PAUL E FURDON, R—Elizabeth Fardy Teller Constable of Lexington 'R—Otis S Brown, Jr Teller TOWN OF LEXINGTON 129 130 ANNUAL REPORTS Precinct Six LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR s D—Mary J Ferry . . Warden Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total D—Elizabeth F Downey Clerk Robert F Murphy 710 667 369 422 478 549 3195 R—Gladys T WatsonTeller Emer C Nelson 667 868 1060 934 1097 876 5502 R—Lena S Rochette Teller ` Francis A Votano 13 14 5 8 3 11 54 D—Agnes Hall Teller Harold E Bassett 4 1 2 3 5 3 18 R—Sally S HooperTeller Blanks 124 140 82 125 123 118 712 The polls were declared open in each Precinct at seven o'clock A M and re- - mained open until eight o'clock P M at which time after due notice they were 1518 1690 1518 1492 1706 1557 9481 declared closed The election officers were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties SECRETARY The total number of registered voters in each precinct as follows Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total Precinct 1 Twenty hundred nine 2009 Edward J Cronin 729 672 401 451 525 573 3351 Precinct 2 Twenty-one hundred sixty-seven 2167 Marion Curran Boch 619 843 995 895 1036 834 5222 Precinct 3 Eighteen hundred fifty-seven 1857 Fred M Ingersoll 7 15 6 10 7 6 51 Precinct 4 Eighteen hundred forty-nine 1849 Julian B Kohler 2 5 5 4 2 2 20 Precinct 5 Twenty-one hundred forty-seven 2147 Blanks 161 155 111 132 136 142 837 Precinct 6 Twenty hundred two 2002 _ ' 1518 1690 1518 1492 1706 1557 9481 ' Total Twelve thousand, thirty-one 12,031 Reconciliation sheets were delivered to the Town Clerk at his office TREASURER The Town Clerk and the members of the Board of Registrars canvassed the re- sults as follows Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total Ballots Cast John F Kennedy 699 626 366 369 469 538 3067 Precinct 1 1518 John E Yerxa 664 904 1045 978 1096 885 5572 Precinct 2 1690 John Erlandsson 8 10 7 5 8 13 51 Precinct 3 1518 Warren C Carberg 4 6 3 6 3 2 24 Precinct 4 1492 Blanks 143 144 97 134 130 119 767 Precinct 5 1706 T Precinct 61557 1518 1690 1518 1492 1706 1557 9481 Total 9481 AUDITOR SENATOR IN CONGRESS Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total Thomas J Buckley 742 686 387 434 521 591 3361 John F Kennedy 941 949 660 746 804 811 491i Thomas H Adams 592 812 1014 907 1032 809 5166 Vincent J Celeste 428 572 714 639 736 604 3693 Arne A Sortell 7 10 4 6 3 13 43 Lawrence Gilfedder 4 4 7 7 8 9 39 John B Lauder 2 3 2 3 2 0 12 Mark R Shaw 3 4 3 7 1 5 23 Blanks 175 179 111 142 148 144 899 Blanks 142 161 134 93 157 128 815 1518 1690 1518 1492 1706 1557 9481 1518 1690 1518 1492 1706 1557 9481 GOVERNOR ATTORNEY GENERAL Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total Foster Furcolo 682 622 347 415 472 517 3055 Edward J McCormack, Jr 600 535 300 324 386 438 2583 Charles Gibbons 763 982 1122 1025 1164 985 6041 Christian A Herter, Jr 823 1061 1160 1083 1227 1037 6391 Henning A Blomen 10 14 7 11 6 9 57 Charles A Couper 4 8 4 6 7 11 40 Guy S Williams 0 2 2 4 2 1 11 Gustaf B Nissen 5 4 2 5 7 2 25 Blanks , 63 70 40 37 62 45 317 Blanks 86 82 52 74 79 69 442 1518 1690 1518 1492 1706 1557 9481 1518 1690 1518 1492 1706 1557 9481 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 131 132 ANNUAL REPORTS i` CONGRESSMAN REGISTER OF DEEDS * Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total William H Sullivan 505 501 260 326 353 366 2311 Edmund C Buckley 634 572 300 339 408 481 2734 Edith Nourse Rogers 879 1062 1186 1060 1256 1098 6541 William B Bailey 703 934 1102 991 1225 917 5872 1 w Blanks 134 127 72 106 97 93 629 Blanks 181 184 116 162 73 159 875 ai 1518 1690 1518 1492 1706 1557 9481 1518` 1690 1518 1492 1706 1557 9481 COUNCILLOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total Joseph Ray Crimmins 633 584 303 338 393 451 2702 Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total John P Forte 689 901 1177 969 1146 906 5788 Thomas B Brennan 660 583 318 354 428 486 2829 Blanks 196 205 38 185 167 200 991 John F Cahill 662 914 1070 947 1114 888 5595 Blanks 196 193 130 191 164 183 1057 1518 1690 1518 1492 1706 1557 9481 1518 1690 1518 1492 1706 1557 9481 SENATOR t Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total REGISTER OF PROBATE William C Madden 645 611 317 375 381 437 2766 Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total 1 William E Maloney 785 974 1139 1025 1238 1016 6177 John V Harvey 661 601 318 347 432 494 2853 Blanks 88 105 62 92 87 104 538 Warren J Fitzgerald 669 897 1073 961 1104 879 5583 Blanks 188 192 127 184 170 184 1045 1518 1690 1518 1492 1706 1557 9481 — 1518 1690 1518 1492 1706 1557 9481 • REPRESENTATIVES IN GENERAL COURT Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total QUESTION No 1 —DISABILITY RETIREMENT Stanley J Bocko 603 529 280 331 426 411 2580 Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total John Brox 713 927 1082 978 I105 930 5735 Paul R Donovan 653 598 325 398 454 493 2921 Yes 821 979 964971 1033 931 5699 No 278 240 219 209 298 260 1504 Arthur R Hallenborg 652 852 1035 900 1062 863 5364 Blanks 419 471 335 312 375 366 2278 Blanks 415 474 314 377 365 417 2362 1518 1690 1518 1492 1706 1557 9481 3036 3380 3036 2984 3412 3114 18962 DISTRICT ATTORNEY QUESTION No. 2-A—FULL LICENSE Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total Yes 41 1 359 280 285 300 321 1956 James L O'Dea, Jr 655 594 324 395 458 523 2949' No646 787 776 797 857 781 4644 William G Andrew 679 919 1065 948 1 1 12 869 5592 Blanks 184 177 129 149 136 165 940 Blanks 461 544 462 410 549 455 2881 1518 1690 1518 1492 1706 1557 9481 1518 1690 1518 1492 1706 1557 9481 c 4 CLERK OF COURTS QUESTION No 2-B—WINES & BEERS Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total' Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total Edward J Sullivan 625 541 283 309 411 470 2639 Yes 385 332 349 288 293 321 1968 Charles T Hughes 713 972 1105 1006 1143 925 5864 No 622 766 738 726 856 754 4462 ' Blanks 180 177 130 177 152 162 978 Blanks 511 592 431 478 557 482 3051 • 1518 1690 1518 1492 1706 1557 9481 1518 1690 1518 1492 1706 1557 9481 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 133 134 ANNUAL REPORTS • QUESTION No 2-C—PACKAGE STORES NOVEMBER 17, 1958 a RECOUNT OF VOTES CAST NOVEMBER 4, 1958 FOR THE OFFICE OF Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total "REPRESENTATIVES IN GENERAL COURT, 19th MIDDLESEX DISTRICT" Yes 929 1019 976 933 1086 937 5880 No 267 215 288 321 310 362 1763 After receiving petitions signed by ten registered voters of the six precincts Blanks 322 456 254 238 310 258 1838 of the Town of Lexington, recount of the votes cast November 4, 1958 for the office of"Representatives in General Court, Nineteenth Middlesex District"was held 1518 1690 1518 1492 1706 1557 9481 on Monday, November 17, 1958 at 10 A M Present at the recount were Arthur R Hallenborg, Stanley J Bocko (who had QUESTION No 3-A—HORSE RACES one representative) and the members of the Board of Registrars Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total After re-checking the figures from the voting machines in Precincts Six and Yes 527 482 340 348 414 424 2535 Five, Mr Hallenborg offered the following No 616 751 858 872 907 780 4784 Blanks 375 457 320 272 385 353 2162 "Lexington, Mass, Nov 17, 1958 To Town Clerk, Lexington,Mass 1518 1690 1518 1492 1706 1557 9481 I hereby feel that recount of votes cast for Representative in Lexington shall be discontinued as it appears to me the count lis accurate QUESTION No 3-B—DOG RACES /Signed/ Arthur R Hallenborg" • Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total Yes 469 428 286 295 383 367 2228 There were no changes in the total figures for each candidate as recorded No- No 605 783 912 874 962 846 4982 vember 4, 1958. Blanks 444 479 320 323 361 344 2271 JAMES J CARROLL, Town Clerk 1518 1690 1518 1492 1706 1557 9481 QUESTION No 4—STATE LOTTERY Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Pre 5 Pre 6 Total Yes 693 707 503 533 678 634 3748 No 529 669 815 775 763 665 4216 Blanks 296 314 200 184 265 258 1517 1518 1690 1518 1492 1706 1557 9481 SPECIAL TABULATION OF OFFICIAL WAR BALLOTS ONLY BIENNIAL STATE ELECTION, NOVEMBER 4, 1958 MASSACHUSETTS WAR BALLOTS NUMBER of Service persons who personally applied by Federal postcard or otherwise for State War Ballot 20 NUMBER of service persons who were registered voters for whom State War Ballot applications were made by kindred 0 • NUMBER of Service persons who were not registered voters for whom regis- • tration as voters and State War Ballots were made by kindred 0 NUMBER of ballots mailed to Service persons 20 NUMBER of such ballots cast 15 NUMBER of such ballots rejected 0 Attest JAMES J CARROLL, Town Clerk TOWN OF LEXINGTON 135 136 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise 309,659 02 Licenses 10,000 00 Fines 500 00 Special Assessments 23,500 00 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen December 31, 1958 General Government 10,000 00 • Lexington, Massachusetts Protection of Persons and Property 1,500 00 Gentlemen Health and Sanitation 10,000 00 Highways 0 00 We hereby submit our report as Assessors for the year ending December 31, Charities (other than federal grants) 10,000 00 1958 Old Age Assistance (other than federal grants) 50,000 00 1958 RECAPITULATION Veterans' Services 3,500 00 Schools (Funds from Income Tax not to be included) 30,000 00 Total Appropriations as certified by Libraries 0 00 Town Clerk to be raised by taxa- Recreation0 00 tion, Chapter 41, Section 15A $4,670,170 89 Public Service Enterprises (such as Water Dept) 170,000 00 Total Appropriations voted to be Cemeteries (other than trust funds and sale of lots) 5,000 00 taken from Available Funds Interest on Taxes and Assessments 15,000 00 (a) In 1958 $725,110 54 State Assistance for School Construction-Chapter (b) In 1957 since 1957 tax 645, Acts of 1948 97,000 00 rate was fixed 153,002 00 878,112 54 Farm Animal Excise .. .. 100 00 $5,548,283 43 In Lieu of Taxes-Cambridge and Arlington 3,000 00 Total Estimated Receipts $1,054,370 45 TAX AND ASSESSMENTS 1958 1957 AMOUNTS VOTED TO BE TAKEN FROM AVAIL- State Estimates Underestimates ABLE FUNDS (The funds voted to be taken State Parks and Reservations $12,448 56 $342 86 from available funds are in accordance with State Audit of Municipal Accts 5,590 85 Chapter 798 of the Acts of 1951 ) State Examination of Retirement Amount Date of Vote Source of Funds System 1,616 18 $88,002 00 9-16-1957 E & D & School Construction Metropolitan Sewer North System 71,770 76 516 18 65,000 00 9-16-1957 Town Meeting 11/19/56 Metropolitan Water 106,245 44 508,074 54 3-17-1958 E & D & Various Accts 132,000 00 3-24-1958 E&D $197,671 79 $859 04 $198,530 83 34,676 00 3-24-1958 Street Constr '54,'55,'56 30,360 00 5-12-1958 E&D TAX AND ASSESSMENTS County Total Available Funds $878,112 54 County Tax $92,249 83 $7,604 75 Tuberculosis Hospital Assessment 22,040 57 Total Estimated Receipts and Available Funds $1,932,482 99 $114,290 40 $7,604 75 $121,895 15 OVERLAY of Current Year 83,435 97 • Gross Amount to �e Raised $5,952,145 38 Net Amount To Be Raised By Taxation On Polls And 4 Property $4,019,662 39 ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS Number of Polls 6908 @ $2 00 $13,816 00 Income Tax $212,836 89 Real Estate Valuation $57,877,075 Tax Rate 3,733,071 34 s Corporation Taxes 87,584 39 Personal Prop Valuation 4,228,835 $64 50 272,759 86 t Reimbursement on account of publicly owned land 1,644 82 Old Age Tax (Meals) Chap 64B, Sec 10 . 3,545 33 TOTAL $62,105,910 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 137 138 ANNUAL REPORTS A A Gain thru fractions on Real Estate 14 92 NUMBER OF LIVE STOCK ASSESSED Gain thru fractions on Personal . . .. .. 27 Horses 46 Cows 13 Total Taxes Levied On Polls and Property $4,019,662 39 Swine 2 ITEMS NOT ENTERING INTO THE DETERMINA- Fowl . . 1800 TION OF THE TAX RATE Sheep 22 All others 10 Number of Acres of Land Assessed 8550 BETTERMENTS AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ADDED TO TAXES Number of Dwelling Houses Assessed 6365 Committed Taxes on Omitted Real Estate and on Addi- Amount Interest Total tional Revision of Valuation $2,277 19 Omitted Poll Taxes 55 ApportionedSewer Assessments PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM TAXATION $27,706 70 $7,864 63 $35,571 33 Value of Real Estate $33,591 466 00 Apportioned Water Assessments 3,743 86 541 90 4,285 76 Value of Tangible Personal Estate 1,409,174 00 Apportioned Sidewalk Assessments 683 24 249 64 932 88 TOTAL VALUE OF EXEMPT PROPERTY $35,000,640 00 Apportioned Street ► Assessments 20,667 59 5,095 61 25,765 20 RECAPITULATION OF COMMITMENTS FISCAL YEAR OF 1958 Water Liens added to taxes 4,215 31 ON MOTOR VEHICLE AND TRAILER EXCISE $70,768 48 Date of Number of Commissioner's TOTAL AMOUNT OF 1958 TAXES ON POLLS AND PROPERTY Commitment Commitment Vehicles Value Excise • AND OF ASSESSMENTS AND LIENS ADDED TO TAXES AS 13th 1 -8-58 1041 $664,100 $30,264 58 ' COMMITTED TO TAX COLLECTOR $4,090,430 87 14th Auto dealers & repairmen-66 sets of plates 920 00 15th 1-10-58 369 183,720 6,249 64 TABLE OF AGGREGATES 16th 1-21-58 179 135,950 3,908 02 NUMBER OF PERSONS ASSESSED Individuals All Others* Total 17th 1-21-58 19 21,830 630 60 On Personal Estate only 23 99 122 18th 2-11-58 471 252,875 6,374 89 On Real Estate only 11,842 121 11,963 19th 3 -7-58 564 599,850 10,298 43 On both Personal and Real Estate 101 18 119 20th 3-20-58 449 515,350 5,801 65 21st 4-14-58 21 9,310 142 01 TOTAL NUMBER OF PERSONS 1st 4-16-58 8016 572,120 34,162 68 ASSESSED 12,204 2nd 5-13-58 1200 794,610 47,894 70 3rd 5-29-58 2116 1,406,035 83,232 27 4th 6-16-58 817 635,130 34,561 29 * Partnerships, Associations or Trusts, Corporations 5th 8-13-58 1055 888,170 46,744 36 NUMBER OF POLLS ASSESSED 6,908 6th 8-25-58 1040 720,150 39,128 67 VALUE OF ASSESSED PERSONAL ESTATE 7th 9-15-58 822 694,420 33,942 52 Stock in Trade $108 080 00 8th 10-29-58 1360 889,860 42,947 81 Machinery 2,436,566 00 9th 11-20-58 1229 748,270 38,867 22 Live Stock10,235 00 In conclusion we wish to acknowledge with thanks the assistance and coopera- All other Tangible Personal Property 1,673,954 00 tion given to the Assessors Department by officials of the Town and members of • TOTAL VALUATION OF ASSESSED PERSONAL ESTATE $4,228,835 00 VALUE OF ASSESSED REAL ESTATE the various departments We thank the home owners and builders also whom we Land exclusive of Buildings $11,632,805 00 visited during the year for their many courtesies Buildings exclusive of Land 46,244,270 00 Respectfully submitted, • TOTAL VALUATION OF ASSESSED REAL ESTATE $57,877,075 00 EDWARD B CASS, Chairman WILLIAM I BURNHAM TOTAL VALUATION OF ASSESSED ESTATE $62,105,910 00 JAMES J CONNELL Board of Assessors TOWN OF LEXINGTON 139 140 ANNUAL REPORTS • • REPORT ON THE CARY LECTURE COMMITTEE REPORT OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS December 31, 1958 Lexington, Massachusetts To the Honorable Board of Selectmen • December 14, 1958 Lexington, Massachusetts To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Gentlemen Lexington 73, Massachusetts The Board of Appeals reports that hearings were scheduled for one hundred Gentlemen fifteen petitions during the year 1958 Of these, ten petitions were withdrawn by the respective petitioners, twenty were yearly renewals and eighty-five petitions The committee in charge of the lectures provided under the wills of Elizabeth, were brought before the Board for hearing Cary Farnham and Susanna E Cary submits its thirtieth annual report This corn- Following is a listing of these hearings and the decisions rendered in each case mittee arranged for the following lectures February 4, 1958—William E Maloney OCTOBER 23, 1958 To permit 4 lots, numbered 2, 3, 4 and 5, Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, to be divided into 3 lots, the center lot to be made from parts of two existent "Fulfilling Human Needs Through the United Nations" 50 foot lots and to have approximately 65 foot frontage, also to have the Honorable Christopher Phillips, Chairman Economic Council building line of the resulting 3 lots set back 20 feet from the street instead of the required 30 feet Granted DECEMBER 4, 1958 February 4—Minola M Black "The Third World" To sub-divide 10 lots, located on Minola Road and Slocum Road, into 7 lots, 6 of Barry Bishop, of Polar Research, showing motion picture "Operation Deepfreeze" which will not meet requirements of the Lexington Zoning By-law Denied • February 4—Mildred Heywood JANUARY 9, 1959 To vary the Lexington Zoning By-laws in order to build a 2 room addition to her residence at 72 Waltham Street to be used by church for salesroom and read- "Perspectives in Jazz" ing room, also to build said addition to the street line Denied Dr Marshall Stearns of Columbia University and Randy Weston Jazz Quartet February 4—Dr Charles Mooney The expenses incurred for these lectures are being defrayed by the Isaac Harris To have permission to occupy the proposed addition to existing building, 1 145 Cary Educational Fund Massachusetts Avenue, as a physician's office Denied Respectfully submitted, February 25—J F McGlame Company To permit J F McGlame to vary Section 13 of the Lexington Plumbing By-laws EDWARD L MEARS to reduce the amount of pitch per foot required from 1/4" to 1/8" for 270 LAURENCE A QUICK lineal feet of horizontal drainage piping at the Pine Hill Motor Hotel, now RUTH G TUCKER, Chairman known as the Lexington Inn, at Marrett Road and Route 128, Lexington, Massachusetts Granted February 25—Associates Realty Trust To erect a temporary sign on land owned by the Associates Realty Trust of Lexington, between the Lexington Inn and Route 128 Sign requested would be 12'x 20', would not be illuminated and would be in position not more than 90 days It would be placed at least 100' from the highway Granted March 25—Eugene P Carter To vary the Lexington Zoning By-laws to erect a one car garage and breezeway, at 180 Grant Street, which will have a 12 foot side yard instead of the required 15 foot side yard Granted. March 25—Leeland Construction Co a To vary the Lexington Zoning By-laws to erect a one family dwelling on lots #12 and 13, Block #15, Eaton Road, which will not have the required front- age or area also a variance on the set-back requirements from 30' to 20', or in line with the present dwellings on said street Granted TOWN OF LEXINGTON 141 142 ANNUAL REPORTS • March 25—William Shanahan May 27—Mrs Jean Jacobs To alter a one family dwelling to accommodate two families at 52 Pleasant Street, To operate a Child-Care Center, under Section 7c of the Lexington Zoning By- Lexington, as permitted by Section 14(c) of the Lexington Zoning By-laws laws, for 8 four year olds, from 9 30 a m to 11 45 a m on Tuesday and Denied Thursday mornings from September to June in her home at 4 Diehl Road, = March 25—Benjamin H Golini Lexington Denied To grant a variance in the Lexington Zoning By-laws to sub-divide his lot, #35 May 27—John Brucchi Balfour Street, Lexington, which will bring the lot below the minimum re- To vary the Lexington Zoning By laws to operate a private Riding School for teach- quirements of the Lexington Zoning By-laws Granted ing youngsters how to ride and for Pony rides No rented horses will be allowed April 8—James J Corr, Jr off of the premises No parking of cars on the road, cars will be parked in To subdivide parcel of land bordered by Lincoln St, Weston St and Route 128 the back yard Denied into 7 house lots which will not have the required frontage or area Denied May 27—M I T, Lincoln Lab April 8—William H Wildes To vary Article 6E and Article 8, Section 1E of the Lexington Building By-laws To vary the Lexington Zoning By-law to divide lot #30 Winter Street into two to erect metal frame additions, 50'x 48'5", to a present steel frame building lots, one of which will not have the required frontage or area Denied which does not comply with the Lexington Building By-laws Building is lo- cated at 238 Wood Street Granted April 8—A P Sword To maintain an electrical contracting business in a proposed building located on June 10—Dexter R Branch lot 3E Lowell Street Granted To, vary Section 8, paragraph c-1 of the Lexington Zoning By-laws to erect a April 29—C Henry Jackson carport, adjacent to single family dwelling, 91 Grant St, which would leave To erect a greenhouse, at 40 Clarke Street Granted side yard less than that required by the Lexington Zoning By-laws Granted April 29—Peter Liepkalns June 10—Anthony Lavelli • To erect a single car garage at rear of 18 Albemarle Ave, which will not have To vary Section 8 paragraph 4 of the Lexington Zoning By-laws to subdivide lots side yard required by Lexington Zoning By-law Denied #14-15-16, James Street and lot #24 Rangeway Street, into 3 lots equal in area Granted April 29—Associates Realty Trust To erect three signs which will indicate the approach to the Lexington Inn, from June 10—John F McCullough both Route 128 and Marrett Road Granted To vary Section 8, paragraph 3-d of the Lexington Zoning By-laws to construct a garage, attached to house at 121 Cedar Street, Lexington which will not have April 29—Frank DeFelice the minimum side yard required by the Lexington Zoning By-laws Denied To divide 3 lots into two lots, both of which will be below the requirements of the Lexington Zoning By-law Denied June 10—Camille B Skov April 29—Carl G Hooks To vary Section 8, paragraph c(2) of the Lexington Zoning By-laws to construct To divide property at 19 Utica St into lots A and B Lot A to be added to and a garage and family room attached to house at 8 Hawthorne Road, Lexington, become part of Lot 1 Dunham St Granted which will not have the minimum side yard required by the Lexington Zoning By laws Granted May 6—Outhet Realty Trust June 17—Margaret Faulkingham To vary Section 8, 3b of the Lexington Zoning By-laws, to erect a single family To vary Section 8, lb of the Lexington Zoning By-laws in order to subdivide one dwelling on lot #14 and part of 15, Bedford Street, Lexington, which will lot, 76 Woburn Street, Lexington, into two lots, which will not have frontage not have the Minimum side yard required by the Lexington Zoning By-laws or area required by the Lexington Zoning By-laws Granted. Granted May 6—James F Corr June 17—David Fudge and Son, Inc To vary Sect on 8, 1 a of the Lex,ngton Zoning By-laws to subdivide a parcel of To have permission, under Section 5(c), 6a, of the Lexington Zoning By-laws to land containing approximately 31/2 acres, bordered by Route 128, Weston erect and maintain a place of business of an undertaker on property on the Street and Lincoln Street, into 5 house lots which will not have the area of easterly side of Lincoln and School Streets and north-east of the junction of fronta;e required by the Lexington Zoning By-laws Granted said streets, approximate address would be 120 School Street Granted a May 27—Busa Brothers Jane 17—Virginia Coleman • To vary Section 8, 3a and 8, c(1) of the Lexington Zoning By-laws to erect a To vary Section 5(a) of the Lexington Zoning By-laws to permit the use of the dwelling 20' from the street line and 5' from the side line at 111 Bow Street, building now known as "Wildacre Inn", 50 Percy Road, Lexington, as a Lexington Granted nursing home Denied TOWN OF LEXINGTON 143 144 ANNUAL REPORTS • • June 17—M A Seabury To vary Article 19, Section 2 of the Lexington Building By-laws to erect a sign July 22—William Sullivan To vary Section 8 paragraph 2 of the Lexington Zoning By-laws to erect a dwell- on the roof above the second floor lobby, between the main building of the Lexington Inn and the restaurant roof Junction of Routes 128 and 2A Sign ing on lots #40-41 Dexter Road, Lexington Granted • to be 20' long and 6' high and set 4'above the roof and set 4' from the edge July 22—James E McCarthy of the roof Sign would be metal with raised letters of dark color against a To vary Section 8, c(2) of the Lexington Zoning By-laws to erect an addition to • light background and would be illuminated at night by means of one or two residence, 26 Normandy Rd, which will leave side spotlights on the roof Granted yard that does not meet requirements of the Lexington Zoning By-laws Granted June 24—Baptist Church July 29—Dr. Edwin 0 Wheeler To vary Sections 10(c) and 8C(1) and C(2) of the Lexington Zoning By-laws to To. vary Section 8, c-2 of the Lexington Zoning By-laws to construct a two car make additions to the present Church, which does not have the required set garage, 31 Moon Hill Road, which will not leave side yard required by the back, and encroach closer than the 15' required side yards Granted Lexington Zoning By-laws Granted. June 24—Marion Ryan To vary Section 8(a)b of the Lexington Zoning By-law to sub-divide a parcel of July 29—Raymond F Boudreau To. vary Section 8, 1-b of the Lexington Zoning By-laws to maintain lots 1-2-3, land containing 240' frontage, lots 200-211 Freemont St, Lexington, into three lots with 80' frontage. Denied Sunnyknoll Terrace, which will not meet the frontage or area requirements of the Lexington Zoning By-laws Granted r June 24—Jean Jacobs For permission to operate a Child-Care Center, under Section 7c of the Lexington September 9—Barbara Jean Rose t Zoning By-law, for 8 four year olds from 9 30 A M to 11 45 A M on Tues- To vary Section 8, 1-a of the Lexington Zoning By-laws to sub-divide parcel of day and Thursday mornings from September to June in residence, 4 Diehl Rd, land, 382 Concord Ave, into 2 lots, one of which will have the area a but not Lexington, in compliance with provisions set forth by the Board of Appeals the frontage required by the Lexington Zoning By-laws. Granted • Granted SepJune 24—Minola M Black To vary Section 8, 2c ofthe Lexington ember9—Joseph E. MacDonald dwelling To vary Section 8(a)b of the Lexington Zoning By-law tc ib-divide ten lots lo- Zoning By-law to erect arequiredfrontageon lot cated on Minola Road and Slocum Road, into 7 lots, 6 which will not meet #5 James Street, which has required area but not the with the requirements of the Lexington Zoning By-law Granted. Denied September 9—Johns-Manville July 8—A, G Davis Fuel Company To vary Section 8, Article XVII of the Building By-law to use Johns-Manville StTo relocate an oil loading rack in the A G Davis Fuel Company yard, 9 Grant by thebord, %to x 4'x 8' or 4'x 9' as an alternate to specifications required Street, under Section 10-c of the Lexington Zoning By-law Granted by the Lexington Building By-laws Denied SeptemJuly 8—Raymond F Boudreau To varySection 8, 3d of the Lexingtonbr 9—JamesMcGrathTo vary Section 8, 1-b of the Lexington Zoning By-law, to maintain lots 1-2-3, ZoningBy-laws to make additions to both Sunnyknoll Terrace, which will not meet the frontage or area requirements of sides dwelling, 10 Robinson Road, which will leave side yards insufficientthe Lexington Zoning By-law Denied to meeett requirements of the Lexington Zoning By-laws Denied. July 8—Muriel E and William E Rowland September 9—American Legion For permission under Section 5(c) of the Lexington Zoning By-laws to erect a meet- To subdivide a parcel of land located at the corner of Marrett Road and Kendall Road, containing 8,000 square feet and known as 263 Marrett Rd, to enable ing house on Fletcher Avenue between Esso gas station and the Boston and the petitioners to transfer Lot B, containing 554 Sq Ft to Robert J and Maine Railroad. Granted Eileen M Cuddyer, owners of the adjoining lot A, and for permission for petitioners to maintain on their remaining land, Lots C and D, their present September 30—Lexington Press Inc a dwelling house and garage Granted For permission under Section 10(c) of the Lexington Zoning By-laws, to use and' occupy the building located at 7 Oakland Street, Lexington, for general print- July 8—Mrs Mary Lou Mades ing, binding and publishing business purposes Granted To vary Section 5 of the Lexington Zoning By-law to operate an employment agency for domestics in her home, 31 Tyler Road, Lexington Denied September 30—Mary A and William A Hennessy ax To va Section July 8—Dr Ernest Rivers rY 8, paragraph (a) 1 of the Lexington Zoning By-laws to construct To vary Section 5 of the Lexington Zoning By-law to operate and maintain a a single family dwelling on a tract of land containing 14 13 acres which has no frontage on a street Said tract of land fronts on Mountain Road, which is Veterinary Hospital and Boarding Kennel, at 945 Waltham St Denied appurtenant to the said tract over land of another to Robinson Road Granted TOWN OF LEXINGTON 145 146 ANNUAL REPORTS 40 September 30—William Wildes November 4—Lexington Motors, Inc To vary Section 8, paragraph (a) 1 a of the Lexington Zoning By-law, to divide To place and maintain a second sign, 13' 101/2"x 3', over the show room win- one lot #30 Winter Street into two lots, one of which will not have the dows, 34 Bedford St Granted frontage or area required by the Lexington Zoning By-laws Granted November 4—Connelly & Livingstone ,. September 30—Masonic Temple To erect a post sign at 428 Marrett Road Denied For permission under Section 5, 7c of the Lexington Zoning By-law, to make alter- ations and additions to existing building, Harrington Rd Granted November 4—Richard Hamilton To erect a dwelling on parcel of land consisting of parts of lots, #291-298 October 14—Elizabeth McDonnell Harbell St and Balfour St, which will not have required area or frontage and To vary Section 8a, paragraph 1 b of the Lexington Zoning By-law, to sub-divide which will have insufficient side yard Granted one lot, #28 Vine Street, into 3 lots which will not have the required area or frontage Granted November 4—Ernest Reiss October 14—Angelo Busa To erect and occupy a building to conduct business of warehousing plywood at For permission under Section 10(c) of the Lexington Zoning By-law, to build an Hinchey Road and Westview Street Denied addition to existing roadside stand, 137 Grant Street Granted November 4—Pasquale Barbieri October 14—Helen Ready To build a swimming pool which will leave insufficient side and rear yards at 59 For permission under Section 14(c) of the Lexington Zoning By-law, to alter single Wood Street, Lexington Denied family residence, 33 Parker Street, to accommodate two families Granted November 18—Dorothy Devlin October 14—American Legion To erect a two car garage on lots 21 and 22 Dexter Road which do not have the To vary Section 8(b), Paragraph a(2) of the Lexington Zoning By-law, to allow required frontage or area Granted the meeting house for Stanley Hill Post #38, American Legion, to be placed • closer than 20 feet to the railroad land Granted November 18—M P Byrne • To remodel the inside of building at 35 Bartlett Ave, for a studio apartment or October 14—Frank Ziniti caretaker's quarters Denied To vary Section 5 of the Lexington Zoning By law to permit the operation of a Convalescent or Nursing Home on the first two floors of the premises, #5 November 18—Leon Groisser Pelham Road, in accordance with the General Laws of this Commonwealth and To erect a carport at 510 Concord Ave which will have insufficient side yard the Regulations of the Department of Public Health Denied Granted October 21—C Cammarata November 18—Edward Englehart To erect building on lot #1D, Woburn Street, to be used for business of cleanser To subdivide one lot, 516 Massachusetts Ave into two lots, both of which will and dyer Granted have insufficient area and frontage Denied October 21—Theresa lodice November 18—George Kalell For permission to operate a Nursery Play Group, for 10 children, 4 mornings a To build a single car garage which will leave insufficient side yard at 36 Eldred week, 9-12 at 52 Winter Street, Lexington Granted Street Granted November 18—Arthur E Bryson October 21—Paul Sandorffdwelling To erect a carport and garden shed, attached to house, 21 Tyler Rd, which will To face proposed Loring Circle with a 67' frontage instead of on leave insufficient side yard Granted Walthamm StrStreet which hass 125' frontage Granted October 21—Dr Norman Boyer November 18—Mark Moore, Jr To open a professional office in his home, 1932 Massachusetts Ave Patients To subdivide lots 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 on the westerly side of Lowell St, between East and North Sts, below the minimum requirements of the Lexing- ton be seen by appointment only Granted ton Zoning By-law Granted October 21—R Davenport To construct a connecting greenhouse between 2 existing buildings and construct December 3—Herbert McConchie a storage building on top of existing flat roof, 4 stall garage Granted To maintain a dwelling at 79 Fairland Street, which has insufficient side yard • Granted a October 21—Willard P Grush December 3—Associates Realty Trust To erect addition to present dwelling, 32 Colony Rd, which will leave insufficient To build a ski Slope and tow plus a chalet type warming hut, containing a snack side yard Granted bar and ski shop Run as a subsidiary of the Lexington Inn Denied TOWN OF LEXINGTON 147 148 ANNUAL REPORTS December 3—William P Brenchick REPORT OF THE TOWN COUNSEL To divide one lot, 46 Lincoln Street, into two lots with 100' frontage instead of the required 125' frontage Granted y December 3—Lexington Golf Club To the Honorable Board of Selectmen December 31, 1958 Lexington, Massachusetts To build an addition to present equipment storage building, which is a non-con- forming building, connected with Lexington Golf Club, 50 Hill Street Granted Gentlemen December 16—Peacock Farms Association Pursuant to Section 6 of Article XI of the General By-Laws of the Town of To construct a swimming pool, 75'x 25' at the deep end by 45' at the shallow Lexington, I hereby submit my report in writing as Town Counsel for the period end, on land owned by the Association, on Peacock Farm Rd Denied from January 1, 1958 to December 31, 1958 The report is divided into the several sections required by the By-Laws December 16—Douglas E Corrigan (a) All actions by or against the Town which were pending on January 1, 1958 To maintain a dwelling at 21 Baskin Road, which has insufficient front yard Granted 1 Town of Lexington vs A Resident of the Town, Middlesex Superior Court December 16—David B Hughey No 151658 Action of contract for reimbursement for assistance given under To erect three rooms and bath over existent non-conforming garage, 165 Lincoln General Laws, Chapter 117 Street Granted December 30—Walter Black 2 Continental Casualty Company vs Attilio D Daddario and Town of Lexing- To build an addition to non-conforming garage which is situated on lot between ton et a,s, Suffolk Superior Court No 64846 Equity Suit by surety company 4 Eustis Street and 19 Percy Rd, Lexington Granted against contractor for whom it issued performance bond and Town of Lexington joined in attempt to reach any money due contractor from the Town Respectfully submitted, 3 Alden F Westerlund et al vs Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No DONALD E NICKERSON, Chairman X-117102 Petition for abatement of 1956 real estate tax AIDEN L RIPLEY THOMAS G LYNAH 4 Atlantic Refining Co vs Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No WALTER C BALLARD 31646, 32214, 32215, 32893 and 33891 Petitions for abatement of 1954, 1955, LESTER T REDMAN 1956 and 1957 real estate taxes 5 Daniel H Freeman et al vs Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No 202414 Petition for assessment of damages for taking by eminent domain of easement for town way (Worthen Road) 6 Bertha A Hingston et al vs Anthony D'Allesandro & Sons, Inc and Town of Lexington, Boston Municipal Court No 436979 Suit for personal injuries and property damage alleged to have been caused by defect in street 7 William G Hooper et al vs Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No 203800 Petition for assessment of damages for taking by eminent domain of drain easement 8 Martin Manzelli et al vs Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No 203801 Petition for assessment of damages for taking by eminent domain of drain easement 9 Leonard R Hadley vs Gerald Jones, a fireman, Second District Court of • Eastern Middlesex No 4139 Suit for alleged property damage arising out of a 4 motor vehicle accident 10 Mary V Devoe vs Edward Stevens, an employee of school department, District Court of Central Middlesex No 16470 Suit for alleged property damage arising out of a motor vehicle accident e 11 Robert T Shea vs Carl A Carlson, a police officer, Middlesex Superior Court No 209822 Suit for alleged property damage arising out of a motor vehicle accident TOWN OF LEXINGTON 149 150 ANNUAL REPORTS • r 12 Town of Lexington vs Virginia L Coleman, Middlesex Superior Court No 8 Vincent G DiSilva et al vs Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No Equity 20625 Bill in equity to enjoin alleged violation of Zoning By-Law X-128464 Petition for abatement of 1958 real estate tax 13 William J Trainor vs William G Goodland, Jr, an employee of Cemetery 9 Civita M DiSilva vs Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No X-128486 Commissioners, District Court of Central Middlesex No 16664 Suit for alleged Petition for abatement of 1958 real estate tax • property damage arising out of a motor vehicle accident 10 Massachusetts Broken Stone Company vs Tommaso Gioioso et al d/b/a 14 Henry J Cassidy vs Town of Lexington and Joseph S Galvagno, an em- G & F Construction Co and Town of Lexington et al, Suffolk Superior Court No ployee of public works department, Third District Court of Eastern Middlesex Suit Equity 74820 Suit by subcontractor against the contractor, the Town and the for alleged property damage arising out of a motor vehicle accident contractor's surety company to obtain payment of amount alleged to be due from the contractor 15 Charles H Williams vs Joseph Galvagno, an employee of public works department, District Court of Central Middlesex No 16146 Suit for alleged per- 11 City Bank &Trust Company vs Town of Lexington, Suffolk Superior Court sonal injuries arising out of a motor vehicle accident Action in contract brought upon a check issued by the Town upon which payment was stopped, and alleged to have been negotiated to the plaintiff 16 Hancock Congregational Church vs Historic Districts Commission, Middle- 12 Freeman M Gray et al vs Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court sex Superior Court No Equity 20605 Appeal from a determination of the Historic No 219122 Petition for assessment of damages arising from the taking by eminent Districts Commission domain of a portion of the land for the new Junior High School site 17 Virginia L Coleman vs Board of Appeals, Middlesex Superior Court No 13 G L Rugo & Sons, Inc vs Town of Lexington, Suffolk Superior Court No Equity 20625 Appeal from a decision of the Board of Appeals under the Zoning 522738 Proceedings upon the report by the Board of Arbitrators to whom was By-Law submitted a claim for extra compensation by the contractor under the contract for 18 Robert E Sharkey et al vs Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No the construction of the Harrington School s X-123126 Petition for abatement of 1957 real estate tax 14 Charles N Collatos et al vs Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No a (b) All actions brought by or against the Town during 1958 2067 Petition for leave to file petition for abatement of 1958 real estate tax without first paying the tax 1 Allstate Construction Co, Inc vs John J Carroll d/b/a J J Carroll Con- 15 Charles N Collatos vs Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No struction Company and Town of Lexington et al, Middlesex Superior Court No 34567 Petition for abatement of 1958 real estate tax Equity 73816 Suit by a subcontractor against the contractor, the Town and the contractor's surety company to obtain payment of amount alleged to be due from 16 Robert S Ives et al vs Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No contractor 219169 Petition for assessment of damages ai!sing from the taking by eminent 2 Charles T Mooney vs Board of Appeals, Middlesex Superior Court No domain of a portion of the land for the-new Junior High School site Equity 20740 Appeal from a decision of the Board of Appeals under the Zoning 17 John H Millican vs Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No By-Law 219170 Petition for assessment of damages arising from the taking by eminent 3 William J Trainor vs William G Goodland, Jr, an employee of the Ceme- domain of a portion of the land for the new Junior High School site tery Commissioners, District Court of Central Middlesex No 17050 Suit for alleged 18 Dean E Nicholson et als vs Board of Appeals, Middlesex Superior Court property damage arising out of a motor vehicle accident No Equity 21283 Appeal from a decision of the Board of Appeals under the Zoning By-Law 4 City of Boston vs Town of Lexington, Suffolk Superior Court No 524516, subsequently transferred by Court to District Court of Central Middlesex Suit to (c) All actions settled or disposed of during 1958 recover aid rendered to an alleged resident of Lexington 1 Continental Casualty Company vs Attilio D Daddario and Town of Lexing- ton et als, Suffolk Superior Court No Equity 64846 Suit by surety company A 5 David J Finucaine, Jr vs Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court against contractor for whom it issued performance bond and Town of Lexington A No 215418 Suit for personal injuries and property damage arising from alleged joined in attempt to reach any money due contractor from the Town Final decree street defect entered dismissing the suit 6 Hancock Congregational Church vs Historic Districts Commission, Middlesex 2 Alden F Westerlund et al vs Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No Superior Court No Equity 20904 Appeal from a determination of the Historic X-1 17102 Petition for abatement of 1956 real estate tax Appeal withdrawn Districts Commission vs Town of District Court of Central Middle- 3 Daniel H Freeman et al vs Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court 7 Edythe B Yeomans sex No 17214 Suit for personal lnlLexington,arising from alleged sidewalk de'ect No 202414 Petition for assessment of damages for taking by eminent domain of easement for town way (Worthen Road) Settled for $2900 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 151 152 ANNUAL REPORTS • 4 Bertha A Hingston et al vs Anthony D'Allesandro & Sons, Inc and Town Virginia L Coleman v Board of Appeals .. . . 240 00 of Lexington, Boston Municipal Court No 436979 Suit for personal injuries and Building and Plumbing By-Laws Study Committee 150 00 property damage alleged to have been caused by defect in street Judgment entered Colonial Development Corporation 145 00 for Town after settlement made by other defendant Mary V Devoe v Edward Stevens 165 00 r Dianne Estates, Inc . ... . 30 00 5 Martin Manzelli et al vs Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No Alan B Fowler 25 00 203801 Petition for assessment of damages for taking by eminent domain of Daniel H Freeman et al v Lexington 380 00 drain easement Judgment for Town entered by agreement without any payment Hancock Congregational Church v Historic Districts for alleged damages Commission .. 350 00 Hillcrest Avenue (lots 187-190) and Circle Road 6 Mary V Devoe vs Edward Stevens, an employee of school department, (lots 200-205) 120 00 District Court of Central Middlesex No 16470 Suit for alleged property damage Bertha A Hingston et al v A D'Allesandro & Sons arising out of a motor vehicle accident Tried and finding for defendant and Lexington . . .. 100 00 7 William J Trainor vs William G Goodland, Jr, an employee of Cemetery A D'Allesandro & Sons 35 00 Commissioners, District Court of Central Middlesex No 16664 Suit for alleged Land Court — 39 Vine Street — Foreclosure of property damage arising out of a motor vehicle accident Suit withdrawn Tax Title 175 00 Land Court, miscellaneous cases . ... 125 00 8 Charles H Williams vs Joseph Galvagno, an employee of public works de- Martin Manzelli v Lexington 135 00 I partment, District Court of Central Middlesex No 16146 Suit for alleged personal Miscellaneous claims 250 00 injuries arising out of a motor vehicle accident Suit withdrawn Charles T Mooney v Board of Appeals 100 00 Roy F Parsons v Board of Assessors 30 00 9 Virginia L Coleman vs Board of Appeals, Middlesex Superior Court No Guido Rugo v Town of Lexington 150 00 Equity 20625 Appeal from a decision of the Board of Appeals under the Zonirn Special matters 250 00 B• y-Law Appeal dismissed Standing School Building Committee .. 150 00 John J Sullivan 125 00 10 Allstate Construction Co, Inc vs John J Carroll d/b/a J J Carroll Con- William J Trainor v William G Goodland, Jr . 270 00 struction Company and Town of Lexington et al, Middlesex Superior Court No A F Westerlund v Board of Assessors 30 00 Equity 73816 Suit by a subcontractor against the contractor, the Town and the Subdivision Control Law conveyancing350 00 contractor's surety company to obtain payment of amount alleged to be due from contractor Final decree dismissing suit entered after contractor paid or settled TOTAL $5,000 00 with claimants DISBURSEMENTS 11 Charles T Mooney vs Board of Appeals, Middlesex Superior Court No Lots 187-190 Hillcrest Avenue and Equity 20740 Appeal from a decision of the Board of Appeals under the Zoning 200-205 Circle Road By-Law Appeal dismissed Registering orders for new certificates of title $10 00 12 William J Trainor vs William G Goodland, Jr, an employee of the Ceme- Lexington Federal Savings and Loan Association tery Commissioners, District Court of Central Middlesex No 17050 Suit for vs Board of Assessors alleged property damage arising out of a motor vehicle accident Tried and finding Fee for transfer of case to formal docket 5 00 for defendant Land Court—39 Vine Street Paid Land Court title examiner . . .. 40 00 13 City of Boston vs Town of Lexington, Suffolk Superior Court No 524516, Mary V Devoe vs Edward Stevens subsequently transferred by Court to District Court of Central Middlesex Suit to Witness fee ... 3 00 recover aid rendered to an alleged resident of Lexington Suit withdrawn Charles H Williams vs Joseph Galvagno (d) The amounts received by the Town Counsel as compensation and dis- Witness expense 2 25 ✓ William J Trainor vs William G Goodland, Jr bursements for services not covered by the regular salary of the Town Counsel Witness fee3 00 dur ng 1958 Hancock Congregational Church vs Historic Dis- SERVICES tracts Commission J J Carroll Construction Company $435 00 Paid for transcript of testimony 187 60 • Atlantic Refining Company v Board of Assessors 250 00 $250 85 a Boston v Lexington 50 00 General Office Expense 500 00 Brick and Concrete Construction Corporation 150 00 Builders, Inc 235 00 TOTAL $750 85 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 153 154 ANNUAL REPORTS ' I wish to express my appreciation for the cooperation and assistance extended MUNROE CEMETERY to me by officials, employees and citizens of the Town with whom I have been Perpetual Care Fund $200 00 privileged to work during the year Annual Care 72 75 Respectfully submitted, Interments 402 00 Green and Lowering Device 78 00 HAROLD E STEVENS, Foundations Town Counsel Flower Urns 48 00 3 50 Total $804 25 • REPORT OF THE CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS The Cemetery Commissioners take this opportunity to acknowledge with thanks the assistance and cooperation given the department by officials of the Town mem- To the Honorable Board of Selectmen December 31 1958 bers of the various departments and the personnel of the Cemetery Department Lexington, Massachusetts Respectfully submitted, Gentlemen CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS The Cemetery Commissioners submit their Annual Report for the year 1958 GEORGE M HYNE'S, Chairman Regular maintenance work has been done on the grounds, driveways, trees and shrubs of the four cemeteries There were sixteen interments in Munroe Cemetery and two lots were placed under Perpetual Care A 28" Bunton Lawn Lark rotary mower replaced a power driven reel type mower which had outlived its usefulness A number of sunken REPORT OF THE COLLECTOR OF TAXES graves were raised and reseeded + December 31, 1958 At Westview Cemetery there were one hundred twenty-five interments, eighty To the Honorable Board of Selectmen eight lots, four single graves and seven baby graves sold Pine Ridge section was Lexington, Massachusetts extended by approximately one hundred fifty feet to the west and one hundred fifty lots laid out and marked Four trees were taken down due to the Dutch Elm disease Gentlemen and these were replaced with Maple trees An addition to the Garage was built I hereby submit the report of the Collector's Department for the year ending measuring thirty-six feet by ten feet 8 inches to allow for additional storage space December 31, 1958 One hundred thirty-six numbered and one hundred blank aluminum markers were purchased and placed in the newly laid out section of Pine Ridge A sixteen foot Amount Outstanding December 31, 1957 $298 652 13 by sixteen foot Mineral Grey Steril Aluminum frame Chapel Tent with one sixteen Amount Committed in 1958 4,769,453 33 foot side wall and one sixteen foot back wall was purchased for use at Westview A Grave Diggers tent five and one-half feet by ten feet in Mineral Grey Steril with $5,068,105 46 top, back and two sidewalk was purchased for u::e by the workers at Westview Collected, Abated, Apportioned or Cemetery This tent is used in inclement weather Transferred in 1958 4,574,304 34 The following funds were collected and committed to the Town Treasurer $493,801 12 WESTVIEW CEMETERY Sale of Lots $7,743 00 Respectfully submitted, Sale of Single Graves 108 00 ETHEL W RICH, Sale of Baby Graves . . . . 126 00 Collector of Taxes 1. Perpetual Care 9,064 00 Interments 3,451 00 Green and Lowering Device 654 00 Foundations . .. 726 00 Flower Urns . 47 25 Miscellaneous Receipts 120 00 Total $22,039 25 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 155 156 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF VETERANS' SERVICES 1958 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen De-ember 31, 1958 Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen December 31, 1958 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Submitted herewith is the Annual Report of the Department of Veterans' Serv- ices covering the calendar year of 1958 Lexington, Massachusetts Massachusetts laws make it mandatory that financial aid be furnished to needy Gentlemen Veterans and their dependents who qualify for such aid and that there be made available to all Veterans and their kin such advice, information and assistance as I submit my Annual Report for the year ending December 31, 1958 may be necessary to enable them to procure the benefits to which they are or may Adjusted Sealed Condemned be entitled relative to employment, vocational or other opportunities, hospitaliza- Seales tion medical care, pensions, compensation insurance and other benefits and must Scales—Over 10,000 lbs 1 keep on hand current booklets and other printed matter pertaining to the statutory rights and privileges of war Veterans provided by Federal and State Laws 5,000 to 10,000 lbs .... ..... . 1 100 to 5,000 lbs 10 49 3 The following tabulation covers the activities for the year ., Under 100 lbs .. ..... .. . 10 76 3 Office Interviews 64 Weights Home Visits 30 Weights, each 281 Hospital Visits 8 Volumetric Measures Pensions Applied For 7 Requests for Aid 20 Liquid—One gallon or under . .. ... 57 5 Temoporary Aid Given 14 Aid Refused (Not Qualified) 12 Meters Active Cases on Rolls 20 Inlet—One inch or less 18 142 5 More than one inch 40 Respectfully submitted, Taximeters . ...... .... 1 MAURICE D HEALY, Clothmeters 3 Director of Veterans' Services Linear Measures Yardsticks 26 REPORT OF REGISTRAR OF VETERANS' GRAVES Totals 38 677 16 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen December 31, 1958 Lexington, Massachusetts Sealing fees paid to Town Treasurer $370 60 Gentlemen Re-weighing of pre-packaged commodities 1,397 Submitted herewith is a report of the Registrar of Veterans' Graves Scales in Schools and Health Department tested for accuracy There have been 21 interments of Veterans in Lexington Cemeteries during 1958 Respectfully submitted, These interments have been recorded and provided with Grave Markers On RALPH E CHADWICK, Memorial Day flags were placed on all Veterans' graves in the cemeteries of the town Wreaths were also placed on these graves and suitable care given all Vet- Sealer of Weights and Measures Brans' graves throughout the year Respectfully submitted, a s MAURICE D HEALY, Registrar TOWN OF LEXINGTON 157 158 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF REPORT OF THE EAST MIDDLESEX MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE COMMITTEE MOSQUITO CONTROL COMMISSION ' December 31, 1958 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen December 31, 1958 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen Gentlemen The mosquito control program was changed somewhat from last year, partly as a development of procedure and partly because of the extremely wet weather Submitted herewith is a report of the observance of Memorial Day 1958 Most of the swamps likely to produce a spring brood of mosquitoes were treated with DDT dust in late winter, either by hand or by helicopter The remaining MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE potential sources were sprayed by hand with DDT in April or May The summer Memorial Day was observed in the traditional manner which the Town has House Mosquito sources were inspected and sprayed with oil from June through honored its deceased of all wars for many years Appropriate exercises were held September This included the spraying of catch basins five times at Westview, Colonial and Munroe Cemeteries and the Battle Green with remarks In late spring and early summer migrating mosquitoes from the spring brood by Chairman of Selectmen William E Maloney and Commanders of various Military entered the northern part of Lexington from North Street to Demar Road A limited Organizations The activities were concluded with the usual "Retreat" ceremonies amount of helicopter spraying was done against these on June 12th In late June on the Battle Green All monuments and Veterans' graves were decorated with flags and July a heavy crop of Mansonia mosquitoes came out of Tophet swamp Aero- and wreaths for the occasion plane spraying and ground fogging was directed against these about July 9th Respectfully submitted, Abundant rainfall produced many Culex Sa!mar,us mosquitoes in midsummer Heli- MAURICE D HEALY, copter spraying was directed against these in the northern part of Lexington on Chairman August 12th and September 4th, but with rather limited effect Ditch cleaning was done between Route 128 and Burlington Street and South Concord Avenue near Route 2 Junction FINANCIAL STATEMENT REPORT OF Balance on January 1, 1958 $2,642 88 1958 Appropriation Received May 24th 7,000 00 VETERANS' DAY OBSERVANCE COMMITTEE Expenditures December 31, 1958 Labor • $5,144 82 Workmen's Compensation and Claims 325 06 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts County Retirement 179 54 Insecticide 1,038 66 Gentlemen Aircraft Service 338 25 Other Services 11 00 Submitted herewith is a report of the observance of Veterans' Day Office Operation and Supervision 516 79 Office Rent 46 16 VETERANS' DAY OBSERVANCE Vehicle Replacement 435 37 Barn Rent 192 60 Veterans' Day was observed with a parade from the center of the Town to the Field Operations, Equipment, Supervision 886 39 Battle Green Invocation was by Reverend Handley and the Proclamation was read to the assembled townspeople by the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen Mr Total ' Maloney Appropriate remarks were made by Commander Toomey of the Veterans Balance on Hand December 31st, 1958 $9,114.64 of Foreign Wars and Commander Healy of the American Legion, Colors were raised $528 24 and benediction was given by Reverend Father McLeod of St Brigids'Church The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Commission has requested an appropria- tion of$7,000 00 for 1959 Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, i c MAURICE D HEALY, ROBERT L ARMSTRONG, Chairman Superintendent TOWN OF LEXINGTON 159 160 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE DENTAL CLINIC COMMITTEE c v N. co N N W CO O N M sO so E m m N N ^ December 31, 1958 p • To the Honorable Board of Selectmen H • Lexington, Massachusetts Q ce F . Gentlemen W E .o -- o N v r. m N N CO The Dental Clinic Department during the pact year has rendered service in the L N areas of oral inspections, corrective clinic work, and an educational program Annual V dental screening examinations were conducted by the hygienist in the schools at the time that the school nurses were doing sight and hearing tests Notices were sent to the parents of those pupils found to have obvious dental defects To avoid t a duplication of effort and as an aid in a follow up to the dental program, all school 0m or-- o o o ^ CO pupils (grades 1-12) have been requested to submit one dental certificate a yearE ^ v 0. CLINIC The Dental Clinic operated four mornings a week during the school year r Regular dental corrective work was done on child,en whose family financial status 2 w N. m v ao N m V m o came within the limits set by the Dental Clinic Committee All eligible applicants ^ N ^ 00 were given appointments and most had their work completed by the end of the w o school year Emergency treatment for any school child is always available during clinic hours v -c Z a EDUCATIONAL u ~ v N (v) '7v so `4O NN. Lfl a o co E ^ N I N. Since children at the elementary level are at that time in their lives when d u`, habits and permanent teeth are forming, this is perhaps the most important age a F group in which to carry out a Dental Health Educational Program from the stand- Z ea point of prevention These children have been given short talks and demonstrations p on dental health Posters and pamphlets have been distributed, films scheduled for v each grade level, and a supply of filmstrips and other material made available to v N -• o o v o, so U o O H m •o N ^ .- I N. CO teachers by the dental department At the Junior and Senior High School levels, 0 the hygienist is available as a resource person, and by request for demonstration on 01 (21 dental health z J J LL NATIONAL DENTAL HEALTH WEEK ACTIVITIES v -- N o m o. v N. N m CO ^ N m m I O A Poster Contest for Junior and Senior High School pupils was sponsored by the • N Dental Department and winning posters were displayed in the windows of a local bank Several Junior High School science classes completed projects involving research on all phases of dental health • All elementary schools displayed posters or drawings during dental health week and one fifth grade classroom gave a play on dental health The pupils wrote, pro- o c rn diced and directed it themselves N c ° a 2 2 —^ FRANCES L M PORTER, R D H � a 1- o E E 2 a; o_ o` .. a c c t t, c 4_ c - H -o N a a a 3 < L u- 2 2 2 a - in TOWN OF LEXINGTON 161 • 162 ANNUAL REPORTS 19571958 36 82 REPORT OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR Number of New Patients . Number-Work Completed .... 132 117 Total Fillings and Treatments .... 1223 1084 • Number of X-Rays Taken Total Extractions . 143 93 121 98 December 31, 1958 "" To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Number of Emergency Cases . 35 26 Lexington, Massachusetts Fees Collected $152 75 $133 00 Days (A M) Operated .... 148 138 Gentlemen The opening of the Dental Clinic in September was delayed as I herewith submit my Report as Building Inspector for the year ending December a result of the Junior High School renovation 31, 1958 Number of Permits Granted 440 SCHOOL DENTAL SCREENING EXAMINATIONS BY THE DENTAL HYGIENIST Cash Received from Permits . .. $4,494 00 Tongue Depressor, Mirror, Explorer and Avadalsle Illumination SUMMARY OF PERMITS School No Examined Detect Notices Single Family Dwellings 233 $3,235,700 00 Adams 395 Hastings ... 398 57 Two Family Dwellings ... .. .. . 2 32,000 00 57 Additions and Alterations Junior High .... 305 126 728,836 00 Franklin . • „ 337 64 Garages 9 16,300.00 Parker 45 School .... 1 1,830,000 00 Senior High • 342 51 Temporary Shelter . . .... .. 1 85 00 177 74 Signs 16 4,700 00 .. ... Hotel . .... ... .. 1 350,000 00 Swimming Pools .. .... . .. 6 13,620 00 SCHOOL YEAR 1958- 1959 Tool Sheds . .. .... ..... .... . 6 1,275 00 .... Hastings 472 Legion Building .. .. 1 20,000 00 Fiske 545 64 Stores .. ... ... ..... ... • . 3 90,000 00 Parker 372 49 Shop and Garage .. .. .. 1 6,000 00 Munroe 218 7 Greenhouses .... .... .... 2 6,400.00 unr Harrington 512 28 Churches . .... .... ...• .. 2 1 15,000 00 ••••• Hancock 82 Tower .. .... . 1 400.00 ••. 264 Adams 359 qp Foundations 6 10,000 00 Renewals Franklin • 444 69 8 ••• • • Junior High 234 53 Demolitions 12 2,050 00 Funeral1 20,000.00 Home Total . Fire Repair • ... 1 School Visits "' 184 5,374 Office Building 1 10,000 00 Classroom Talks .... 68 440 $6,492,366 00 Oral Prophylaxis ... 27 The year 1958, despite being a so called recession year, saw an increase of 7% in permits for dwellings with an estimated cost increase of 10% Over 1740 inspections were made in connection with permits issued by this department The Building Department wishes to express appreciation to all the departments who have rendered assistance during the past year. R Respectfully submitted, DONALD K IRWIN, • Building Inspector TOWN OF LEXINGTON 163 164 ANNUAL REPORTS a REPORT OF THE WIRE INSPECTOR REPORT OF THE PLUMBING INSPECTOR December 31, 1958 • To the Honorable Board of Selectmen December 31, 1958 ! Lexington, Massachusetts To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Gentlemen Lexington, Massachusetts I hereby submit my report as Wire Inspector for the year 1958 for electrical Gentlemen work installed in the Town of Lexington Permits Granted . 656 New Houses Wired 256 I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Plumbing for the year ending December 31, 1958 Oil Burners Installed 313 Electric Ranges Installed 37 Alterations 19 Number of Pernvits Granted 477 Hot Water Heaters Installed 21 Cash received from Permits $1,350 00 Additions 125 ,. SUMMARY Dryers Installed 47 SUMMARY OF PERMITS Temporary Services .. .... 46 (Fixtures Permits Dish Washers Installed 10 Electric Garbage Disposals 12 New Installations .. .. 3084 349 Post Lights Installed 16 Alterations 557 151 • Gas Heaters Installed 33 Replacements 240 77 s Gasoline Pumps Installed 20 Permits Cancelled Air Conditioning Units Installed . .. 16 Flood Lights Installed 29 3,890 477 Commercial Installations 21 Complaints 17 Telephone Booths 10 Emergency Generators Installed 8 It is interesting to note that although there were fewer plumbing permits issued Swmming Pool Filters and Lights6 in 1958 than in 1957, there were 665 more plumbing fixtures than in the previous years, increasing the workload for the Department The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health called for the inspection of the Lexington Home for the Aged and the Stedman Home for the I wish to thank all the Town Departments and particularly the Building Inspector Aged and Wire Inspector for their co-operation during the past year The year 1958 has shown a slight increase in new homes, but a small decrease Respectfully submitted, in additional installations With the building of the Battle Green Inn, the William Diamond Junior High School, the Sacred Heart Parish House, the addition to the JOHN B BYRNE, JR, Baptist Church and the remodeling of the Muzzey Junior High School, it has been 1 an active year Plumbing Inspector I wish to thank the Building Inspector and Department, the Superintendent of Public Works and the members of the Fire'Department for their assistance a a Respectfully submitted, ROBERT K JEREMIAH, Wire Inspector • i► TOWN OF LEXINGTON 165 166 ANNUAL REPORTS • REPORT OF THE STILL ALARMS Accidents BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS Animal Rescue al12„ „ • Assistance .... 2 .. December 31, 1958 Automobile 35 • To the Honorable Board of Selectmen DBuildumpings—Miscellaneous Fires 48 Lexington, Massachusetts ,,,, ,,,, 76 Gentlemen, Emergency Service . . . .... . 51 Emergency—Edison Company ... .. . We respectfully submit to your Honorable Board, the Annual Report of the Fire Fire Prevention 157 Department for the calendar year ending December 31, 1958 Investigation • 30 Needless .. • .. • 2 Outdoor Fires ... . 172 PERSONNEL Property Protection ,,,, 13 The manual force of the Fire Department as of this date consists of fifty-oneResuscitator • „ 37 (51) men, of which thirty-seven Sprinkler Alarms . .. 3 (37) are permanently employed and fourteen (14) are Call Men • TOTAL .... .... ... • 531 The Board of Fire Commissioners consists of one (1) Chairman, one (1) Clerk, and one (1) other member The Permanent Force consists of one (1) Chief Engineer, one (1) Deputy Chief, MUTUAL AID three (3) Captains, one (1) Master Mechanic, two (2) Lieutenants, thirty (30) LexAgington Privates, ane one (1) Woman Clerk, Arlington • 11 part-Mime Concord .. 3 The Call Force consists of fourteen (14) men• ” ' "" 1 Burlington Waltham . .. .... • 4 APPARATUS 19 Headquarters Station is covered by two (2) 1000 gal Triple Combination Pump- To Arli Lexington From ers, one (1) Junior Aerial Truck, one (1) Rescue Truck, one (1) five-hundred (500) Arlington • 4 gallon pumper combination brush fire truck, one (1) Triple Combination pumper Concord • 1 750 gallons (Civilian Defense), one (1) General Maintenance Truck (Former Special Belmont • Waltham 4 Service Truck), and the Veterans Memorial Ambulance • • 1 Massachusetts Avenue Station is covered by two (2) Triple Combination Pum — - ers and one (1) Hose Truck (in reserve) p10 While covering Lexington Stations Waltham answered .. ... •• 1 While covering out-of-town Stations ALARM SUMMARY The above listed personnel and apparatus answered a total of 662 alarms during Lexington answered Bell Alarms 4 • the year as recorded in the following tabulation n Arlington 3 In Waltham . .. • 1 • BELL ALARMS (One second alarm was struck for year of 1958) Automobiles 2 + Buildings "" "" "" 71 False GRAND TOTAL .. .... .. ... 26 Bell Alarms High Voltage Wires .. 111 1 Medical Assistance 1 Mutual Aid . . .. . .... 19 Outdoor Fires 10 Still Alarms 531 • Covered by Waltham while on Mutual Aid• 1 TOTAL .... 1 1 1 662 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 167 168 ANNUAL REPORTS The apparatus traveled a total of 6228 2 miles, and used the following in ex- a tinguishing5 fires during 1958. Propane gas 8 200 ft of %2"hose Blasting .. .. ... 13 Number of lights used ... 19 Complaints investigated 8 62,950 ft 3/" hose Feet of Cable used 4000 Heater rooms •• 8 e 12,050 ft 11/2"'hose Feet of Ladders used "' ""' "" 19,750 ft 21/2"hose Total hrs "" 1027 Calls made—vacant or no one home 226 s Elapsed time total alarms pumped 70 hrs. 30 min •• ••• 384 hrs General Inspections Elapsed time bell alarmsP 39 hrs.23 min Public and mercantile inspections .... .... .. 1,066 Elapsed time Mutual Aid 59 hrs 27 min Reinspection of violations 20 Fire alarm boxes inspected and tested quarterly 752 FIRE LOSSES FOR YEAR 1958 Spot checking and,testing 45 Batteries in Fire Alarm room tested weekly Value of buildings involved by fire .. Extinguishers checked and refilled ... . 325 Estimated loss buildings involved by fire '•' $1,831,222 00 33,587 00 Special inspections and surveys: Estimated loss contents involved by •fire ... 23,420 00 Department of Public Health—quarterly •Loss paid on buildings involved by fire . 31,309 14 Nursing Homes for the Aged 18 Loss paid on contents involved by fire • ... 10,976 79 Archdiocese of Boston—annual Churches and Churchh property 4 VETERANS MEMORIAL AMBULANCE State Hospital Buildings in cooperation with Department v• of Public Safety Lexington Public Schools for fire hazards 12 Total runs since 1940 3566 • Total miles since 1940 .. • 52329 Homes for the Aged, and Convalescent Homes 3 Total runs during 1958 •,•, • 229 Churches and Church Property 10 Nursery Schools• 9 Total miles during 1958 3020 Cooperating with State Fire Marshal . 14 Requests for information .. 83 FIRE PREVENTION AND INSPECTIONS Inspections of new construction 55 The following routine inspections were conducted during the year and are con- Complaints investigated and corrected .... 25 sidered an important factor in keeping the fire loss at a minimum Fire Prevention—Routine inspections 85 received for storage of oil Fire Prevention Inspectors also attended oil burner school, dem- Applications315 onstrations, meetings, and special details on fire prevention Applications received for storage of propane gas . 25 throughout the year ... . 36 .. ..... .... . . Inspections made and permits issued (Chapter 148) Oil Storage ... 417 Fuel oil 415 MISCELLANEOUS Range oil „• 2 Propane gas • The necessary funds were appropriated at the Town Meeting in March to Blasting 24 allow the following projects to be completed during 1958 New ”' $ 1. A new triple combination Mack Pump was placed in operation October Renewals 91 18, 1958 Gasoline storage2 Gasoline tank removal ' "" 2 2 The Hayden Memorial Recreational Center Building was connected to • Inspections of property (Chapter 148) the Fire Alarm System Oil storage and power burners 66 3 Six new fire alarm boxes were installed in the following locations Underground tank locutions approved . 24 Fuel oil .. 21 Bow St & Rawson Ave Box 293 • Gasoline 3 Peacock Farm Rd &Compton Circle . . Box 2713 Estabrook Rd & Grandview Rd Box 421 a Underground tanks approved ... 40 Fuel oil 37 "' Tufts Rd &'Fairbanks Rd • • • Box 6321 Gasoline 3 Tyler Rd & Winchester Drive Box 1514 Utica St & Dunham Rd Box 141 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 169 ' 170 ANNUAL REPORTS 4 Overhead wires were replaced as follows Marren Road to Waltham St —Box Circuit REPORT OF THE RECREATION COMMITTEE Waltham St to Franklin School Underground Cable on Mass Ave was renewed from Box 4 to Box 41 December 31, 1958 w RECOMMENDATIONS To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts We would like to restate the following recommendations which have appeared in previous Town Reports Gentlemen We respectfully submit the following report covering the activities of the 1 The replacement of old water mains from Mass. Ave up Sylvia St Recreation Committee for the year 1958 2 Tie in the following water mains 'Marren Rd to Hudson Rd along The Committee met sixteen times during the year Joint meetings were held Spring St, Abbott Rd to Oakland St, CamelIra Place to Hancock Ave, along Allen St to Blossom St. with the Board of Selectmen, the School Committee, the Appropriation Committee, 3 Clean water mains along Marrett Rd from Mass Ave to Waltham St., the Planning Board and the School Sites Committee Stetson St. from Menem to Oakland St The Committee regrets the passing of Mr Frederick D Wells in August He was an active member of the Committee and contributed much time and effort 4 Extend water main from Fairview Ave to Marrett Rd toward furthering recreation in Lexington Mr Paul Hanson has been appointed In addition we make the following recommendations: by the Planning Board to succeed Mr Wells. 1 The program of correcting elevation of hydrants should be accelerated In November the resignation of Mr Malcolm Lawrence Allen was regretfully accepted We will miss his experienced counsel and express our appreciation for to provide fire protection for the town. his six years of service as a member of the Recreation Committee 2 A new water main from the overpass at Route 128 to the junction of • Marrett Rd & Mass Ave At our suggestion the Board of Selectmen had the Town swimming pool filter- ing system replaced, lights installed at the Center Playground ice rink, the football 3 Recommendations made in our survey of Lexington Schools on Decem- stands painted, and had a large part of the Adams School playfield re-surfaced (the ber 23, 1958 should be adopted as soon as possible remainder to be done later — so that part of the area would be available for use In closing the Board of Fire Commissioners would like to extend their thanks during both seasons) While we suggested that the cinder track be improved and to the members of the Fire Department for their efficiency and courtesy in carry- the junior high baseball diamond and girls' field' hockey field be re-surfaced, the ing out their duties, also, to the Police Department as well as to other town de- Board of Selectmen deferred any action pending the extension of Worthen Road partments for their cooperation We would also like to thank the Honorable Board In general, the 1958 recreation program followed the pattern of the last few of Selectmen for their assistance throughout year. theyears with a concentrated summer program providing outdoor sports, arts and crafts, Respectfully submitted, swimming pool instruction, and a winter program consisting of two basketball leagues, Saturday morning gym classes for fifth and sixth graders, ice skating GEORGE C. SHELDON, Chairman HAROLD E ROEDER The attendance at the playgrounds, municipal swimming pool, and arts and WILLIAM P FITZGERALD crafts was definitely affected by the inclement weather of the summer of 1958 Board of Fire Commissioners There were an unusual number of days when the weather was cool and the skies were overcast and threatening ATTENDANCE • Average s 1951-1957 1958 Playgrounds 8,284 9,327 Arts and Crafts 2,858 3,345 Swimming Pool .. 17,663 17,072 4 During the year the Committee honored as many requests as possible from various organizations within the Town for the use of recreational facilities A list of activities, facilities and permits issued follows TOWN OF LEXINGTON 171 172 ANNUAL REPORTS 11 4 PERMITS ISSUED SUMMER ACTIVITIES 1. Playground and swmming programs (figures above) 1. Spring, Summer, Fall—Senior High, Junior High and elementary schools for a Municipal Swimming Pool (10 weeks)—June 23 to August 28 boys, and girls' sports schedules, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Brownies, Cub Scouts, Monday through Friday 9 00 a m to 12 00 noon, 1 00 p m to 8 00 p m Saint Brigid's and Sacred Heart C Y O, Battle Green Chapter of DeMolay, Boys' • Saturday 9 00 a m.to 11 00 a m, 2 00 p m.to 6 00 p.m. Club, Lexington Tennis Association, Little League, Lexington Softball League, Graduated Instruction Classes, Adult Swimming Instruction, Lexington Lions Club,'Prof. Shrock(M I T), Prom-Manaders, Bedford Air Force Men's and Women's Hours, Red Cross Life Saving Course; Base, P T A's, Lincoln Lab, Lexington Town Baseball Team, Scribner's,A &P Class Swimming Meets, Annual Aquacade Gold Ribbon, Post Office, Town Department (Fire, Police, Public Works) Soft- b. Playgrounds (Center, East, North) (9 weeks) June 23 to August 22 ball Teams Daily except Saturdays and Sundays 9 00 a m to 12 00 noon, 1 00 p m 2 Winter—High School and Junior High ice hockey squads, Battle Green Chap- to 5 00 p m ter of DeMolay, Saint Brigid's and Sacred Heart C Y O, Lexington Tennis As- Baseball, Softball, Tennis Instruction, Volley Ball, Touch Football, Quiet somation (badminton) Games (Checkers, Card Games, etc); Storytelling, Group Games (Dodge- ball, Kickball, etc), Tournaments in Horseshoes, Croquet, Foul Shooting, Applications for use of recreational facilities indicate that there is a critical etc; Scavenger and Treasure Hunts, Inter-playground Contests, Field Daysevery, shortage of baseball diamonds Requests for picnic areas emphasize that, with the Play Days, Costume Parade, Hobby and Pet Shows, Arts and Crafts ( loss of the Aldrich Property to the Hayden Recreation Centre, the Town has no afternoon from 2 00 to 4 00). picnic area available The Committee is making recommendations to the Selectmen 2 Lexington Softball League (evenings, June, July, August) with the hope that additional diamonds will be constructed and a picnic area be a Four Teams—Crusaders, V F W, Rand and I B M developed in the near future. b Statistics—57 gams played, 90 individual participants, averaging 29 We wish to express our appreciation to the Park Department for theirexpress• our work on areas used for recreation,to the Board of Selectmen and other town of- WINTER ACTIVITIES ficers for their support, and to the School Committee for their cooperation and permission to use school facilities We also wish to commend our part-time Director 1. Fifth and sixth grade boys'and girls' Saturday Morning Gym Classes (9:30 a.m. of Recreation, Mr Adolph Samborski, for his excellent work in furthering recrea- to 11 30 a m) Boys at the Senior High and girls at the Junior High tion Respectfully submitted, a Attendance— 14 meetings, 1,092 boys, averaging 78 a session, 506 girls averaging 36 a session GARDNER C FERGUSON 2. Lexington Church Baskeball League (Wednesday evenings, 7 00 p m to 9 00 PAUL HANSON p m at the Junior High School) COLBY E KELLY a. Four teams—Hancocb,Sacred Heart, Saint Brigid's and First Parish Church JEAN D.WANLESS,Chairman b Statistics---12 sessions, 24 games, 60 individual boys, averaging 32. 3 Community Basketball (Monday evenings at the Junior High School) a. General play for the yaung men of Lexington beyond high school years and who are not members of intercollegiate basketball squads b. Statistics-13 sessions, 52 individuals, average attendance-28. FACILITIES 1 Summer a Playgrounds—Center(including enclosed field), • North (using Parker School facilities also), East(using Adams School facilities also), Kinneen's Play Area. b Municipal Swimming Pool w 2. Winter a Skating Areas Two at Center, Kinneen's; East; Reservoir. b Senior High, Junior High and Fiske School gymnasiums (with the permis- sion of the Lexington School Committee) TOWN OF LEXINGTON 173 174 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE OLD AGE ASSISTANCE 149 individuals were aided during 1958 There were 114 cases being aided To the Honorable Board of Selectmen on January 1, 1958 and 27 cases added during the year. 31 cases were closed dur- Lexington, Massachusetts December 31, 1958 ing the year, leaving balance of 118 cases on December 31, 1958 During the • • Gentlemen• year 8 applications were denied Disbursements The Board of Public Welfare submits its report for the year ending December Cash Grants 31, 1958 $138,552 61 Lexington settled cases aided by other cities and GENERAL RELIEF towns 3,924 90 The sum of $12,220 55 was expended for aid during the year 1958 During 142,477.51 the year aid was granted for 31 cases, representing 74 persons, of the above 18 Reimbursements cases were family units consisting of' 60 persons, the balance (13) representing Federal Share (available for use) .. $42,815 88 individual cases 18 of the above cases, totaling 37 persons, were Lexington State Share (not available for use) 65,445 97 settled cases aided by other cities and towns and institutions which were reim- Other cities and towns .. 1,915 00 bursed by the Town of Lexington Recoveries 14,316 90 Cancelled Checks .. 654 85 Disbursements Meal tax receipts (not available for use) 4,552 69 Cash grants and additional aid5 129,701 24 • 2 Lexington Settlements aided by other cities and town $5,1165 33 Net cost to the Town $12,776 27 $12,220 55 Reimbursements ' Comm of Mass (*not available for use) 0 00 DISABILITY ASSISTANCE Other Cities and Towns .. 384 05 Recovery Account 0 00 Sixteen individuals were aided during 1958 Thirteen cases were receiving Cancelled Checks .. 33 60 ,assistance January 1, 1958 and 3 cases were added during the year Two cases 417 65 were closed during the year, leaving a balance of 14 cases on December 31, 1958 Net Cost to Town Disbursements $1 1,802 90 Cash Grants $17,019 82 * Items "not available for use" are credited to Estimate Receipts $17,019 82 Account and do not revert back for use in this Department Reimbursements Federal Share (available for use) $7,201 51 AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN State Share (not available for use) 6,780 14 Cancelled Checks . .. 0 00 Sixteen cases were aided during 1958 There were 13 cases being aided on 13,981 65 January 1, 1958 and 3 cases added during the year Nine cases were closed during the year, leaving a balance of 7 cases on December 31, 1958 Net Cost to Town . ... . . .. ... ... .... .. $3,038 17 Disbursements Cash Grants "' $13,729 53 ADMINISTRATION * Reimbursements Disbursements Federal Share—(available for use) . $6,384 22 Salaries and Expenses $15,701 45 State Share—(not available for use) . ... 4,934.98 Reimbursements Cancelled Checks .... .... 169 05 Recovery Account 636 00 Federal Share—Administration $8,140 45 a. .... 12,124 25 State Share .. .... . . .. .... ... 582 27 8,722 72 Net Cost to the Town ... .. .. $1,605 28 Net $6,978 73 Cost to Tawe TOWN OF LEXINGTON 175 176 ANNUAL REPORTS At this time the Board of Public Welfare wishes to express its appreciation for the understanding and cooperation shown by many of the Town's citizens and PENSIONERS—DECEMBER 31, 1958 Charitable Agencies Edna Bardwell .. School Lunch 6-30-58 Respectfully submitted, Louis Bills .... Electrician 3-26-53 N Chester Blakely Animal Inspector 9- 1-47 HAROLD F LOMBARD, Chairman Charles Brenton ... .... ... Park 6-21-57 JOHN A. SELLARS Antonio Cataldo ... ... ... Highway 5- 1-49 HOWARD H DAWES Thomas F Cavanaugh . .... School .... .... .... 2-10-47 ROBERT K TAYLOR Michael Delfino ... Cemetery 10-31-57 PAUL F BARTEL Leora B Eaton .. School .... .... .... .. 3-15-48 Leland H Emery Inactive 8- 2-58 John J. Garrity Park . 11- 1-53 David Govan Fire 2- 1-57 Alice Harrington REPORT OF THE BOARD OF RETIREMENT Beneficiary Geo 0 Harrington Public Works 7-14-55 Roland Hayes School .. ... . .. ... 4-30-50 December 31, 1958 Stanley A Higgins .. ... .... ... Engineers 9-27-56 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Arthur R Linfield School 7-11-57 Lexington, Massachusetts Fred W Longbotrom Building 2- 1-40 William 'B Mason .... .... .... School • 5-1 1-50 Gentlemen Annie McDonnell Mic The Board of Retirement respectfully submits its Nineteenth Annual Report Mary EfIciary McKenziehael McDonnell Library 2-17-55 covering the operations of the Town of Lexington Contributory System for the Beneficiary John McKenzie Public Works 3- 1-57 • calendar year ending December 31, 1958 Gertrude E Mitchell Public Welfare .. ... ... . 4-30-58 ~ Charles E Moloy ... .... . Town Officers 5-13-52 During the year the Board held twelve meetings In May, Mr. George P Morey Geraldine Mowat was appointed to the Board for a three-year term At the regular May meeting Beneficiary Frank Mowat . Police 12- 6-57 of the Board Mr Morey was elected Chairman, succeeding Mr Howard S 0 Nichols. John L Murray .. Public Works 8-13-44 Helen Muzzey ... .... Library 6- 1-41 A review of the operations of the system for the year with a financial statement Henry J Nutt ... Park 6- 1-49 Seand a list of pensioners is herewith submitted lice Afano Paladina Ashes & Dumps 6- 1-48 Alice M Ryan The following members died during the year Beneficiary George Ryan Park 7-15-51 Michael F Shea .. . .... .... Public Works 3-29-57 Lawrence Mitchell . Retired Ellen P Spencer Enhard Lindstrom Retired Beneficiary Frederick J Spencer Assessors 1117-49 Walter Brenton CemeteryEDam sd WSullivan lli an ... .. Highway e way Board of Appeals ..... Retired 4- ? 43 Claire Ball 1 lor George Cogswell . . G. Mildred Thompson Collector .... ... . . 3- 4-54 Irene I Stone MEMBERS RETIRED IN 1958 Beneficiary N Page Thompson Fire ... 6- 9-55 Gertrude Mitchell .. Marion T Webber .... .... ... .. School Lunch 12-31-55 ` . Public Welfare ... 4-30-58 Elsie G. WeltchSchaol .... .. . ........... ... ..... ... 6 30-53 Edna Bardwell School Lunch 6-30-58 Marion E Whiting Leland Emery ... . Inactive .. 8-30-58 Beneficiary George Whiting Call Fireman 7- 3-48 • Respectfully submitted, " BOARD OF RETIREMENT GEORGE P MOREY, Chairman ARTHUR SILVA, Elected Member Income Statement for 1958 EDWARD A PALMER, Secretary Ledger Assets, December 31, 1957 $401,155 32 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 177 178 ANNUAL REPORTS • Income Cal -Oregon Power 1986 3'/4 $5,064 51 • Comm Edison Co .. . .... .... 1986 31/2 5,000.00 Contributions from Members $30,864.14 Consumers Power 1986 4 5,050 00 GrGroup 1 Duquesne Light .. 1986 3%2 5,201 48 ... 13,125 1 1 4 g "" 3 Paymentsyup 2 . Fall River Electric 1988 4% 5,105 40 706 14 44,695 39 Fall River Electric 1983 334 2,055.68 et 2,055.68 n Georgia Power Co 1986 35/4 5,147 80 Contribution from Town 37,653.00 Jersey Central Power .... 1986 4Ye 5,131 66 Pension Fund and Expense Fund .. Merrimac Essex 1988 4%2 10,387 50 Interest Received Gas & Electric ... .... 1974 3 4,967 81 Bonds 6,718 15 Public Service- Indiana 1984 3% 1,937 61 Cooperative Banks .. 721 54 Public Service-N H .. 1984 31/4 10,252 20 FederalinSavingsns588224 90 South-Cal - Edison 1981 3% 5,098 91 Savings Banks 3,588 07 11,252 67 U S. Savings G 1959 21/2 5,000.00 U S Series G ... 1959 21/2 1,000 00 Dividends Received 3,653 89 U S Series G .. .... 1960 2%2 10,000 00 Bank and Insurance Stocks . .Increased Value - Stocks U S Series G .. 1961 21/210,000 00 Amortization "' 8,101 04 U S Series G 1962 21/210,000 00 Interest Accrued December 31, 1958 .... • 3 91 11,030 81 U S Treasury 1983 3 1/44,975 00 • 2,925 86 U S Treasury .. 1983 3 1/4 4,975 00 • U S Treasury 1990 31/2 77,868 70 $509,441 08 Chicago- Rock Island .. .... 1967 31/2 4,980 10 Total Income Missouri - Pacific . 1968 35/4 4,969 22 Northern-Pacific 1997 4 9,352 75 Less Disbursements $4,576 33 Pitts-Lake Erie 1970 41/a 4,936 47 • Annuity Payments • 37,002 26 Virginian Railway ... 1983 4 10,028 35 SurvivorshipP ursiPayments . Wabash R R 1969 41/4 4,954 38 4,934 84 fsPayments 7,614 75 International Bank .. .. 1979 41/a 5,106 25 Refunds 340 98 289,445 54 Expenses 715 70 Stocks-Market Value Interest Paid on Bond Purchased 55,184 86 Bankers Trust Co 7,075 00 Interest Accrued December 31, 1957 ... 1,442 37 Chase Manhaittan Bank .•. 11,784 38 Chemical Corn Exchange1 1,867 63 Total Disbursements 56,627 23 First National Bank of Boston 7,938 00 $452,813 85 Merchants National Bank 4,400 00 Ledger Assets December 31, 1958 First National City Bank . 9,450 00 BOARD OF RETIREMENT National Shawmut Bank 4,650 00 Second National -State St Trust ... 18,500 00 Balance Sheet-December 31, 1958 Camden Fire Insurance Co 1,531.25 Assets Continental Insurance Co2,618 75 $10,698 26 Westchester Fire Insurance Co 2,900 00 { Cash on Hand or in Bank .. •• .... .. 82,715 O1 Bonds-conk Value 1987 2%4 5,1 15 49 Cooperative Banks American Tel & Tel 1984 31/a 4,912 14 Auburndale Cooperative 3,000 00 American Tel & Tel 1987 5 5,030 60 Auburndale Cooperative 2,462 40 " IllGen Tel Bell Calif 1988 41/a 5,146 55 Concord Cooperative ... . 3,000 00 MichiganihiTel 1991 43/4 5,231 78 Marlborough Cooperative 3,000 00 Bell Tel 1988 4% 5,183 92 Mt Vernon Cooperative 3,000.00 MountainwStates Tel 1978 31/a 5, 4 33 Needham Cooperative .•.. •.•. 2,580 80 i 05 New York Tel 1983 31/a 4,987 50 Needham Cooperative .. 3,000 00 'r s Pacificohern Bell Tel Tel & Tel. 1983 4 5,068 75 Joseph Warren Cooperative 3,000 00 South1982 3�/2 5,167 70 23,043 20 Arkansas Power & Light TOWN OF LEXINGTON 179 180 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS • Federal Savings&Loan Associations Lexington Federal Savings ... ... ... 3,523 72 2,000 00 December 31, 1958 Lexington Federal Savings 2,000 00 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen + Lexington Federal Savings 761 76 Lexington, Massachusetts • Lexington Federal Savings •••• • •' 2,025 00 Gentlemen Natick Federal Savings 10,310.48 Massachusetts is now in the process of performing a state-wide test of cows for Savings Bank Deposits 2,329 60 Bang's Disease in an effort to put the Commonwealth on an accredited basis and so Andover Savings 2 285 13 complete this accreditation for all six New England States New England will then Chelsea Savings be considered a modified certified Brucellosis Free area This is worthy of note 1,289 36 for we have some herds here in Lexington going through this test A few reactors East Cambridge Savings 1,911 36 Hingham Institution for Savings ••• 10,000 00 have been discovered as well as some suspects Bang's disease causes abortion in Lexington Savings 2,279 90 cows and undulant fever in humans The organism involved "Brucella abortus" is Lynn Institution for Savings 5,000.00 easily killed by pasteurization of the milk Malden Savings .. 1,206 87 Several groups of cows were checked again this year, these animals had been Quincy Savings 2,273.28 moved frcm Vermont, New Hampshire and Canada into local herds They were Rockland Savingschecked for compliance with Massachusetts laws and inter-state shipping rules and 5,10000 regulations Health certificates were necessary with Bang's and Tuberculosis tests • Somerville Savings ... •••• 100.00 t Winchester Savings 33,675 50 completed, proper identification established, and freedom from other contagious 2,925 86 diseases shown by clinical examination Interest Accrued December 31, 1958 The garbage cooking law is now being enforced The opportunity to spread $412,813 85 through the feeding of raw garbage such contagious swine diseases as Hog Cholera, Total Assets Swine Erysipelas, Foot and Mouth Disease and others has been eliminated by the ' r feeding of cooked garbage according to well described laws Raw pork scraps have Liabilities been a potent source for the spread of some of the above diseases $305,425 98 It was necessary to send 3 animal brains to the Wasserman Laboratory this year Annuity Savings Fund .• ••• for Rabies examination The animals concerned had bitten people, and had to be 52,4 57 examined as defined in the Rabies Control Law There were 134 dog bites in 1958 Annuity Reserve Fund ... 2 Military Service Fund 4885 73 40 locations where animals were kept were inspected according to instructions Pension Fund ... 93,1791,311 01 ... of the Director of Livestock Disease Control to be sure there were no contagious Expense Fund ... .. 56 ... diseases present, and that the animals were in good health This inspection also $452,813 85 serves as an annual animal census Total Liabilities . ••• ••• "" The animal census is divided as follows Cows .... ... ... 127 Horses •.•• 45 Ponies .. .. 2 I Sheep •• 22 I Goats .. . . 12 Swine . .... ... 1326 All animals and premises were found satisfactory CAUTION Milking goats should be tested for Bang's Disease and Tuberculosis before their milk is used Applications and agreements should be completed with " • the Division of Livestock and Disease Control, 41 Tremont Street, Boston The Inspector of Animals wishes to express his appreciation to the Board of Health, the doctors, and the police, for their excellent cooperation Respectfully submitted, ii y DR CARL R BENTON, Veterinarian Inspector of Animals TOWN OF LEXINGTON 181 182 ANNUAL REPORTS • REPORT OF THE CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY TRUSTEES OF CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY REPORTS OF THE TRUSTEES AND DIRECTOR 1958 . • December 31, 1958 To the Citizens of Lexington BOARD OF TRUSTEE Alan G Adams The Trustees of Cary Memorial Library submit their report for the year 1958Raymond W. James *Rev Robert H Bartlett Early in the year the new wing became available and all library activity was routed William E Maloney Rev. George W Casey through the children's entrance to permit concentration on the renovation of the *Ruth Morey Rev Henry H Clark old building and completion of the stack wing By June construction was sub- Rev Myron C Fisher Ralph H Tucker ** stantially completed, so that September saw the whole building settled and in oper- Rev Joseph H Giunta ation The BuildingCommittee will continue probablythrough 1959, however, to *Sanborn Brown g ~Donald T ClarkRev Harold T Handley furnish the Lexington Room and care for certain details to its satisfaction Dan H Fenn, Jr **Rev Earl D Haywood Mildred B Marek Rev T Landon Lindsay We cannot praise too highly the faithful staff who kept the library open for *Gordon E Steele Rev Miles R McKey ft business throughout the entire period of construction, dirt, and confusion, resist- Rev Francis J Murphy ing any suggestion of closing for a period *Executive Committee Rev Floyd Taylor • In October we were saddened by the sudden death of Miss Claire Ball, who had **Moved been a member of the staff for over thirty years ` ADVISORY COMMITTEE Due to the adoption of a salary schedule for professional assistants last spring, Mrs John J G McCue Paul W Riley t we were able to obtain the services of three library school graduates Three Lex- Lewis L Hoyt rngton High School graduates and a Harvard graduate were also engaged during the Mrs H Webster Thomas summer, so that the full-time staff numbers sixteen George P Wadsworth The Trustees have held two meetings, while the Executive Committee has met LIBRARY STAFF monthly, or as needed Three new Trustees joined the Board in March Mr Ralph A Nason Adams, a Selectman, and Mr Fenn and Mr Brown, School Committeemen —while Katharine Buck ••• ' Director Rev Lindsay and Rev McKey became members later in the year Eleanor R Trowbridge .. "' Assistant Librarian Susan Feldstein Young People's Librarian Barbara Feldstein School Librarian 1 Because trusteeship is incidental to holding another town office, or being a .. ��• settled minister, the Trustees two years ago instituted an Advisory Committee of Margaret A Sawyer Children's Librarian citizens This committee meets independently and is also invited to all library Anne E Ferry Reference Librarian meetings Recently they have been exploring the possibility of improving library Gladys W Kellam , Cataloger Arline S Ballard • Branch Librarian. services to schools and outlaying districts through operation of a bookmobile • Circulation Librarian Peter Simoglou "' '*Claire Ball .., . Assistant The Director serves as Secretary-Treasurer to the Board of Trustees Through- Mary H Green "' • Assistant out the period of expansion he has been an ex-officio member of the Building Corn- Anne Marie S rosso .' Secretary • mittee We are indebted to him for his conscientious attendance to the many de- Mary Ann Samato • Assistant tails which has resulted in a smooth running library i. Diane M Catanese Assistant 'Elizabeth A Caldaroni Assistant Respectfully submitted, Assistant * Deceased t RUTH,MOREY, President s TOWN OF LEXINGTON 183 184 ANNUAL REPORTS i lk. REPORT OF THE November 19, 1956: Special Town Meeting appropriated an additional sum of $100,000 as a supplementary appropriation. DIRECTOR OF CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY March 25, 1957: Ground was broken for the addition and construction began shortly r February, 1958 Library occupied and operated from the new addition while December 31, 1958 remodelling of old building was carried out TO THE TRUSTEES OF CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY: June, 1958 All areas of the library were opened to the public The Director respectfully submits the Ninetieth Annual Report of the Library A contract for the furnishing of the Lexington Room was recently awarded, and it is anticipated that this project will be completed about the first of March, The year 1958 has been notable in several respects 1959 The first major expansion of the facilities of the library in over fifty years was Functionallythe enlarged library has operated smoothlyand accordingto plan substantially completed in June of 1958 after four years of planning by the Board The especially designed charging desks have easily handled the large volume of of Trustees and the Library Building Additions Committee. circulation now nearing 2,000 on the busiest days, and the reference and catalog Of equal significance was the encouraging start made during the year int e areas have worked to perfection. build ng of a professional staff The classification and salary schedule adopted by A number of librarians and trustees, now planning additions aril new buildings the Board of Trustees has made it possible to employ the professional librarians so in Massachusetts and Connecticut, have already inspected the library which has • essential if a library is properly to fulfill its function in the community met with universal approval The detailed checklist of needs prepared by the The response of the citizens of Lexington to the expanded library has been Director has been used widely by other librarians most gratifying The volume of reference work with students and adults has more The Director and members of the staff have attended meetings of the Massa- than tripled, and the number of books borrowed for home reading is increasing at chusetts Library Association, the Charles River Library Club, the New England • • a rate that should next year place the library among the first ten libraries of the Library Association, the Men's Library Club, and the Round Table of Children's Commonwealth Librarians Four members of the staff are currently attending a course of library cataloging The total circulation of books and other materials was 338,892, of which The Director and members of the staff are most appreciative of the 152,051 were juvenile titles and 186,841 were adult This represents an increase whole- in business of 304% in the past ten years Since the first of September, there hearted backing and cooperation of the Board of Trustees The prestige now en- has been an increase of 23% over the same months of last year joyed by the Cary Memorial Library in Lexington and the Commonwealth is a glow- ing tribute to the interest and efforts of the Board To the Building and other The events of the past four years have played an important part in the history Town Committees, the Director also expresses thanks for continued cooperation of the development of the library, and the Director would, for the record, like to summarize the steps leading to the modernization of the library The reports of the various supervisors follow April 1, 1954 Board of Trustees voted that money for preliminary plans should be requested at the next Town Meeting and that preliminary work be done by a CATALOGER committee of Trustees working with the Director A total of 8,291 books were accessioned and cataloged during the year, of October 14, 1954 Board of Trustees appointed a committee to make a pre- which 3,890 were adult and 4,401 were juvenile Withdrawals amounted to 877, of which 556 were adult and 321 were juvenile liminary study of needs January 15, 1955 Board of Trustees voted that an article be placed in e REFERENCE LIBRARIAN Warrant for the Town Meeting in March asking that the Moderator appoint With the beginning of September, the High School and Junior High students com- mittee to bring in preliminary plans, and that an appropriation of $5,000 be re- began using the Reference Room of the library in steadily increasing numbers • • quested for expenses Naturally, the greater part of the work has been with these groups and to serve March 28, 1955 Town Meeting unanimously voted that the Moderator appoint them better, many sections of the Reference Room have been revised The collec- a Library Addition Building Committee, and that $5,000 be appropriated for pre tion of college catalogs has been revised and enlarged considerably and a check- liminary plans list of holdings made The pamphlet file has been evaluated, obsolete material discard d in asignments. ThRef- 0 i' March 26, 1956 Town Meeting voted $392,000 for the construction, original erenceed, and dan has wonts purchased rked closely with tor he onal Young People's Librarian toe keep equipping and furnishings of an addition to the library and for the making of alter books on reserve for high school assignments ations in the present building TOWN OF LEXINGTON 185 186 ANNUAL REPORTS • a As an additional service to the adult users, the indexes to collections of short A meeting of the children's librarians of this area was held at the library in stories have been checked to make it easier to tell at a glance what is available December After looking through the library admiringly and perhaps even en- in the library Many new books have been purchased for the reference collection viously, the librarians discussed commonly shared problems They were thoroughly during the year amazed by the volume of business carried on in the children's library • CHILDREN'S LIBRARIAN • The library served as headquarters for the UNICEF Trick or Treat campaign The most gratifying feature of work in the children's library this year has been The League of Women Voters provided containers which were distributed to the 1 the enthusiasm and cooperation of the people of Lexington who are most anxious children The children listened to stories about less fortunate boys and girls of to take advantage of their attractive new library and its services Not only has the foreign lands and they enthusiastically collected funds on Hallowe'en A check for children's library attained physical excellence, but also an attempt has been made $180 50 was proudly sent to the United Nations office to attain excellence in its book collection For this reason high standards in its book purchasing policy have been maintained Before books are purchased, many In the forthcoming year the library intends to continue providing the best book reviewing sources are examined, after the books arrive in the library, they books to fit the needs of the individual child Also, it is hoped that a book discus- are evaluated by the librarian Efforts are made to satisfy the demands of the sion group for children in grades four through six can be formed When this average reader, the unusually gifted reader, and the retarded reader However, occurs the library will provide activities for every age xth certain popular books, especially books in series, which are considered inferior are grade During the summer, the story hours and the discussion group will ebel re- not included in the collection The collection is made more meaningful by the placed by a reading club In the near future, articles will be written for the local assistance given to children in selecting books The children are aided in their newspaper which will a • assignments and are also stimulated by the personal recommendations t.ron oncerning activities andppear treviews of remonth ch books) include informa- homework • of specific books for them Parents, too, are very appreciative of this guidance in book selection The constantly growing number of books borrowed appears to be a yearly "can you top this" challenge This year the circulation has reached the all time high of SCHOOL LIBRARIAN a 108,670 • The months September through December were spent mainly in ordering enough Although the staff was not complete until July, many new activities were quality books to answer the basic demands of both the teachers and the volunteer initiated in the children's room and these activities have met with exceptional suc- library workers— usually parents — within the schools cess From the first week of October until the last week of May, there are two weekly story hours The Tuesday morning story hour is geared for preschool age As a result, when the present School Librarian arrived in June, she was able to children, and approximately fifty attend each week The Saturday morning story take these duplicate copies from the children's room as the basis for the school hour is planned for the school age children, especially those in grades one through collection, housed in special stacks and accessible to the teachers Her first order three, with an average attendance of thirty The children look forward to these was based on supplementing the curriculum, a hours a great deal, and it is not uncommon to find them waiting outside the library pP 9 copy of which was given the library by Mr Poehler, Coordinator of Elementary Education Since then she has con- es early as 8 30 A M —a half hour before the library opens The program for of I these story hours usually consists of stories, phonograph records, songs, games, and, re re on answering further demands ee the teachers and on building up the occasionally, films recreational reading sent out to grades three through six in five schools Due to the unusual success of the preschool story hour group, the children's The recreational reading in the schools, as in the past, is handled weekly by librarian is more fully equipped to aid the many nursery school teachers of this parents who volunteer a few hours each week to help circulate one book to each area There has been a helpful exchange of information between these teachers student for a week's time Because the old children's room was eager to clear some and the librarian At the suggestion of one of the teachers, a flannel board was breathing space, it gladly circulated its books to the schools With the greater cir- purchased by the library This enables the children to see as well as hear their culation in the new children's room, however, the children s room has need of all favorite stories The teachers have been informed as to effective finger plays, its books Therefore the school collection must concentrate on building up its rec- outstanding phonograph records, and favorite stories Several nursery schools have reational reading collection for grades one through six Although our school de- been guests of the library for special story hours and talks concerning the proper posits are temporarily not as large as in the past, they are certainly more attractive care of books in both interest and binding The only regrets we have result from the shortage Children were invited to display their hobbies for a period of two weeks in the of books, but this will gradually be corrected The books sent out to the schools exhibition case The hobbies have included collections of shells, rocks, horses, this year were borrowed a total of 21,201 times foreign dolls, stamps and a two-way-amplifier-and-short-wave-receiver One of the so children was so elated with his fame that he had movies taken of his display The The School Librarian was able to take part in several faculty meetings at the popularity of the exhibits is attested to by the fact that the case is booked six beginning of the school year in order to acquaint the teachers with the services of months in advance the library A teacher is able to obtain books by telephoning a request and a box of TOWN OF LEXINGTON 187 188 ANNUAL REPORTS a books on the subject is packed and ready to circulate for as long as the teacher BRANCH LIBRARIAN wishes The teachers' cooperation has been most helpful, and we, in return, have attempted to fulfill their needs The principals of Lexington's elementary schools East Lexington Branch reached a total circulation for the year of 36,766 have, most particularly, been wonderfully enthusiastic and cooperative about our The new Children's Room has now been in use over a year and has proven very program adequate for their needs The draperies which were hung shortly after the first of • Although it would be ideal to go to each school for book talks and instruction the year have added to the attractiveness of the room about once a month, the routine of beginning the collection has not allowed time The outside of the building received a new coat of paint in the fall for this The opportunity to speak to grades one to six in all the schools during Book Week, November 2-8, however was taken, and the response to our book State Reading Certificates were given to the pupils of the Adams School in talks and stories enthusiastic, particularly in requests at the children's room January and May Prizes for the most books read and reported on were awarded to a fourth grade and fifth grade pupil The School Librarian has thus far taken the responsibility for speaking on children's literature to community groups This fall the Tidings Club of the Han- A summer reading contest using the theme "Reading Roundup" was held for cock Church and the Lexington Pre-School PTA requested such a program Their eight weeks during the months of July and August Prizes were given to the child wholehearted response was noted in their successive interest in the children's library. who read the most books and to the child reading the next largest number of books Reading certificates were given to all the children who read twenty books during In progress now is the organization of a reading program throughout the ele- the contest At the end of the contest a party was held at the library for all the mentary schools, based on the State Certification program and handled by the contestants who read twenty books or more School Librarian Boys and girls are awarded certificates depending on the number of books they have read during the year after their reports are carefully checked by During Book Week, the classes from the Adams School visited the library to • see and look over the new books for children The use of the catalog was explained the librarian to the fifth and sixthrades It is g gratifying to know that almost every child in The year 1959 will see the rounding out of the book collection and expansion Adams School has a library card and uses it regularly of the school program to all teachers and school children On December 4th, the librarian spoke to a group of third and fourth grade • mothers at the Adams School on "New Books for Children" and reviewed several YOUNG PEOPLE'S LIBRARIAN of these books The first half of the year found the Young People's Room at Cary Memorial The library is being used a great deal for reference, and books are being pur- Library situated in an entirely inadequate room with two tables, a seating capacity chased for use in this section of twelve, and overcrowded book shelves With the opening of the new wing early Respectfully submitted, in June, however, this situation was entirely changed — with tables, carrels, and easy chairs giving us a seating capacity of sixty-six in the Young People's and RALPH A NASON, Director Reference Rooms and book shelves with a capacity of 10,000 volumes That the young people appreciate and make use of the room may be seen al- most any afternoon and evening when all the seats are filled, and even, on occasion, students waiting for a chance to sit down to make use of the reference collection Again this year we have had excellent cooperation from the High School Li- brarian and teachers and, thanks to this cooperation, have been able to set aside on separate shelves for the students books dealing with assignments currently in prog- ress We hope that a similar program of cooperation may be worked out with the junior high schools since the Muzzey Junior High School students are using the library facilities more and more The Young People's Librarian has, at the request of the High School English Department, given talks at the library to English classes on reference books and their uses During the year the Young People's Librarian has endeavored to build up the collection of books in the Young People's Room by the purchase of new titles to correlate the courses now being given in the Muzzey Junior High School and by • the transfer of suitable books from the adult stacks to serve the pupils from the seventh, eighth, and ninth grades TOWN OF LEXINGTON 189 190 ANNUAL REPORTS k o OO O u)inN oo o o 0 0 0 0 0 O u) N. CO E 00 ul r.NCoi3Ou))n )no O O 0. CD C4 O. REPORT OF INVESTMENT COMMITTEE ' CA c �r)NCM•)N0�)N�O+)NN MN '0 N co VD 00 NO ' MM •O CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY - 1958 rm•• I io • CL 00000 co 0000 0o 0 o r. coo r) Name of Fund Principal M 0000 0u) O O r) in u') M A 0 00000,0000 0 0 0 , NN •o General . $11,50633 CC 000000.0000 0- 0 o .o Inco O m 0 0 0 0 0.-0 0 0 0 O o. 0 0 NI- 0`o. Leroy S and Geneva Brown 4,000 00 CO > - ' ' -csi v' v .o u-i )» Beals 1,100 00 J O. co Maria Cary 400 00 Book Purchase 1,000 00 J Alice Butler Cary 2,500 00 Q N Jane Phinney 300 00 CC W in '0 c0 a) Goodwin Musical 1,100 00 O = in ^ Mo E Laura M Brigham • 3,100 00 w N Cssol N Os c George W Sarano 300 00 -.rill ''4'i o ori r) -co - War Parents Book Memorial 1,800 00 csi 4 < I- o csi�_„� 000 0 0 NI.. E Nelson W Jenney • 2,000 00 cnnr. eyPaulina Burbank Pierce . 1,000 00 t > z �0 w N COCO. u7 m co N. cn co M N N o v Caira Robbins 300 00 '• VI 0 co so Nr)ONro^N cr, VD^N ri^'nNvv°°° `� °��' Wellington Library 1,10000 Q r7 ^M_NN�, _1nNCO N^nvCCoV^co r.vDCD01v) a) Emma Ostrom� Nichols 1,00000 1V Z a) so N. .D<N<U¢^ ,co 00 v1 cp. -�co ol,_O O o o)n E Sarah Elizabeth Raymond 2,000 00 I Q 22 <�«<N<d« cv ND:EOwwc'7r)UVU'o T. Abbie C Smith • 1,00000 r lLI a .,.. 0 ' 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 m W A 0 E 0000000000 0 0 °a Total • $35,50633 r $2 U fh M C o.c� r.M ro ro ., , n dE) N CO N r)N N N M N r. Respectfully submitted, 2c < 3 wo - in Nr N M.- o-a- --- N. 'o .n MRS RUTH MOREY '0N.NNN. NNcor` 0, co 2 0'0, 0,o. 0,o.0.0. 0. o. co REV GEORGE W CASEY O Z o m 0. s DONALD T RK V 0 >- (-0 REV HAROLD CLTA ARDDLT HANDLEY }- v o c . . . '0 GORDON E STEELE W< Q a N can N Investment Committee Z U rr m I- 0 a in li a u W U p °5 P_ a o 0r 0 . 00 O1 0 Cot 4- >- F- z w u °1 0 a) m m 0 o O 5 o a O .� m o Z a 1-. o u cn , - 0 r: in . a0 r'�' ti,,dS f-o ur o d a u m -m m c ro ' d U m p Ny . GC vQ2HN tiy a i oEa am o r.°O '- cdcvmwocQ3E 0 C7 m o w m 0 m E mm c ,, • a a) u} Ym a c c ,n-8pm N o aZ m L i, W s w vc o 2 o m cr o -E. r- Z r- r u 3 a) c "-- c -1 +- L v Cd V0)aZQinJmZ-aJ ZZ V0) w N TOWN OF LEXINGTON 191 . 192 ANNUAL REPORTS x a REPORT OF THE TREASURER- 1958 All the December 31, 1958, indicated balance is on deposit in a checking ac- count at the Lexington Trust Company, excepting fines amounting to $836 98 CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY which were in transit on December 31, 1958 $2,000 of Reserve Income is on deposit in a savings account at the Lexington • Savings Bank • To the Trustees of Cary Memorial Library EAST LEXINGTON BRANCH LIBRARY Herewith is presented the Report for 1958 of the Treasurer or the Board of Balance on Hand January 1, 1958 $520 69 Trustees of Cary Memorial Library Balance on hand January 1, 1958 $4,961 46 Receipts Fines, etc $892 47 Investment Fund Income 245 94 Receipts 1,13 8 41 Investment Fund Income $1,371 03 Fines, etc7,066 73 Total Income $1,659 10 • Abbie C Smith Fund 1,000 00 Reserve Income Account 65 00 Expenditures Sarah E Raymond Library Fund 16 24 Books . $1,223 51 or • Sale Books, Paintings, Furniture 781 00 Intercom 50 00 Miscellaneous 21 33 1,273 5T 10,321 33 Total Income $15,282 79 Balance on Hand December 31, 1958 $ 385 59 All the December 31, 1958, indicated balance is on deposit in a checking ac • - Expenditures count at the Lexington Trust Company, excepting fines amounting to $92 11 which Books, Records, Films, etc ... $10,030 83 were in transit on December 31, 1958 15 Shares Second Bank—State St Trust 982 50 Respectfully submitted, Broker's Commission X12 83 Building Repairs 84 90 RALPH A NASON, Treasurer Institutional Dues 38 00 Safe Deposit Box 7 50 Petty Cash 269 08 Treasurer's Bond 12 50 Conference Expenses 163 13 Cleaning and Restoring Paintings .. . 350 00 REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT Extension Courses 112 50 Miscellaneous .. 9 51 12,073 28 December 31, 1958 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Balance on Hand December 31, 1958 $3,209 51 Lexington, Massachusetts Balance Divided as Follows Gentlemen General Fund $2,083 34 Alice Butler Cary Fund 607 57 I submit herewith the following report of the Lexington Police Department for Jane Phinney Fund ... 15 02 the year ending December 31st, 1958. Goodwin Musical Fund 78 20 I wish to thank all those who have been of assistance to us in the performance Laura M Brigham Fund .. ... 224 75 War Parents Book Memorial Fund 84 93 of our duties during the past year Sarah E Raymond Fund ... . 101 48 Respectfully submitted, George Walter Sarano Fund 14 22 JOHN W RYCROFT, $3,209 51 Chief of Police ' . R e LEXINGTON POLICE REPORT FROM JANUARY 1st, 1958 TO DECEMBER 31st, 1958 ,---Arrests ,—Statistics---, Disposition_ W c d — o -o cv V y 43 z cE y ° c 2 Offenses — E a) m .. nn _ Sul E .'" vv o a E E oo ca 0 c— 2 a . L/- I— Zct <o U 00 ,r_a= Z a ,n a r3 Assault w/deadly weapon 2 — 2 — 2 — — — — — 1 — — — 1 Assault Assault (Indecent) 1 — 1 1 1 Assault and Battery 10 2 12 4 12 — 1 11 -i Begetting 1 — 1 — — 1 1 Breaking & Entering 5 — 5 2 2 3 5 a Breaking & Entering & Larceny 7 — 7 4 4 3 — 3 4 p Conspiracy m Drunkenness 39 4 43 — 22 21 $65 7 7 16 — 4 4 1 4 r Escapees 5 — 5 1 — 5 5 X Forgery . . Z Uttering 2 — 2 — 2 — — — 1 — 1 — — — — Larceny 8 3 11 1 7 4 — — 1 — 2 1 2 — 5 0 Larceny (Checks) 4 1 5 — 1 4 — — — 2 1 1 — — 1 Z Lewdness 1 — 1 — — 1 1 Malicious Damage to Property 3 2 5 3 2 3 — — — — 2 21 Manslaughter 1 — 1 — — 1 1 Non-Support 6 — 6 — 3 3 1 5 Rape , 3 — 3 — — 3 3 — — — Robbery Runaway 1 — 1 1 1 — Giving false name to officer 1 — 1 1 — 1 1 Fugitive from Justice 1 — 1 — — 1 1 Trespassing 5 — 5 2 5 — $15 — — 3 — — — — 2 Threatening ,,,, .. 1 — 1 — 1 1 w LEXINGTON POLICE REPORT FROM JANUARY 1st, 1958 TO DECEMBER 31st, 1958—Continued ,o A ,—Arrests—, ,—Statisties—, Disposition_ V T y C C � — N . ' N w O 92 y Offenses m m _ c .) `-6 zE vt, aw EN E > E E 2m o v uFo2, Ce) Zr, Q o U DO L.:LT_ Z a. ln a 8 Safe Keeping 1 — 1 — — 1 1 Indecent Exposure 2 — 2 — — 2 2 Default Warrant 15 — 15 — 6 9 $15 4 5 2 — 1 — — 3 Disturbing the Peace 9 2 11 1 11 — $95 — — 6 1 — — — 4 D Spilling on the Highway .. .. . 3 — 3 — — 3 $30 3 Operating to Endanger 18 3 21 — 7 14 $725 — 3 16 2 — — — — Z Operating with View Obstructed 2 — 2 — 1 1 $10 2 C Operating after Rev of License r- or Right to Operate . 8 — 8 — 4 4 $350 — 1 7 A Operating an Uninsured Car 27 — 27 2 6 21 $1,620 — 5 17 4 — — — 1 v Operating an Unregistered Car 30 1 31 2 6 25 $120 — 12 18 1 — — — — 3 Operating without License 20 — 20 4 4 16 $115 — 4 13 — — — — 3 -I Operating without Sticker . 39 10 49 — 23 26 $225 — 5 43 — — — — 1 Operating under Influence 21 2 23 — 3 20 $840 1 5 15 1 — 1 — — Hit and Run, Personal and/or Property 3 1 4 — 2 2 $150 4 Refusing to Stop . 1 2 3 — — 3 $50 — — 2 1 — — — — Speeding 79 5 84 — 17 67 $440 — 28 54 1 — — — 1 Vio Law of Road 10 — 10 — 1 9 $80 — 1 9 Vio of Probation 8 1 9 1 4 5 — 2 2 2 - - 3Vio Town Ordinance 27 2 29 3 14 15 $87 — 1 22 1 — — — 5 Vio Traffic Signal 22 5 27 — 5 22 $102 — 2 24 1 — — — — Vio Park Meter Reg .. 68 22 90 — 36 54 $188 — — 78 1 — — — 11 Vio of a Stop Sign Vio of School Bus Law . .. 1 1 2 — — 2 $20 2 r t TOWN OF LEXINGTON 195 196 ANNUAL REPORTS • MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS ' passjwsia I I II I I III N Animals Cared For (Sick, Injured or Dead) 75 Animals Cared For (Stray) 28 StolenAutomobiles Reported v a) paseaiaj I I I I I I I I I ^ I m Automobiles Recovered21 11 o papuadsns I ^ I I I I I IIIII � Automobiles Tagged (Parking Violations) 4,998 N Bicycles Reported Stolen 55 n Bicycles Recovered 47 U uoilegoid IIIII II I I I I ^ `" Buildings Found Open 135 I `o_ Committed To Insane Hospitals 8 in AlunD jON I II I I III N Fire Alarms Responded To 50 _„ Injured or Sick Persons Assisted 99 0 Pali] N I II,. eV N I ^^ II in Lost Dogs Reported 410 o Jo pauid ro Lost Dogs Returned To Owners 109 el apisynp I -- I N I M"o v I I I I o Messages Delivered 83 ce paianiiaa Missing Persons Investigated 65 m Public Utilities Notified of Defects 196 1 Pa{{iwwo' I N I I I I I I I I I I os Reports and Ccmolaints Investigated 2,866us • iU sauid to Speed Checks 1,060 • lunowy r�o I I ^ o I LU I o N I I a Street Lights Reported Out 135 p tei 4' "} .69-"4 Sudden Deaths Investigated 13 ifir I Transients Accommodated 14 m Vacant Houses Reported 900 ar Total M,'-age Rec^riled on Car #31 56,754 • • d s4uapisa21 ^4O .O V' u) uonj I ^ I v Total M:loa-e Rece-ded on Car #32 7,893 H = sluapjs" ^ I I " I .-N I I I I -a-- Total Mileage Recorded on Car *33 63,816 N Total Mileage Recorded cn Car #34 17,553 Qv,i, sajivann) I N I N I Il IIIII M 0 ZAUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS lel°1 N'O I O I L CO ' ^^Z ( NI January 59 1 1; 0 .:4" sajewa� N I I I I ^ I I ^ I I I N MarcFebruary 546 4 L saleyy I o I o I v CO v I ^ in April 34 ee May 39 O June 44 W o c v July 32 ce 2 2' o-J o o August 33 o 8 g-7, 00s September 45 J o s E m October 49 3 L, C + a o. Q�' co c m o > m o November 59 N Z o. 0 o a E = v o December 49 3 ,,, °' ao, co 0 • Z > c 3 w Pe 5) i m _,.°"o TOTAL 543 - m Tc 2'i p 0, ,� 0) m 8--- g--- t- 3 a 3 a cc E 0 n < Personal Injury Accidents 256 J S 5. 13g u 6 N m ' rn 0 Fatal Accidents 7 • °ac 10,, E a `^ a ;a ci o _ I- Persons Injured 429 • 3QQ_O OI- E-LL.Q3 Persons Killed 8 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 197 198 ANNUAL REPORTS 1958 i pa4a!nuo] M0^0MIn^0^in.•-M I N PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT ANALYSIS pa{roasoad Lc v E = m v MtnO`0'dNMO�nNNN I• T '� 0 u s r pa;e6!}sanul N^N ^N^^NNNN N F Y 0 Z < u°'.. m O Pall�l oo^0000000^o I N January 2 0 1 x 19 x OJ SA AW February 1 0 1 x 69 x painful N^so^^ M.—c., Ln 100 March 3 0 2 x 7 x O3 SA AW M x 8 x Pa!!! 0000^0^00^0N I to April4 0 4 x 3 x AW SA AW N x 7 x N.^ x 8 x paanrul �vo o 0'SI-0 'Sr U,P.-.o.os 10 C cof—N 0 x 9)/2 X AW SA AW L n N^N M M^M M M M CO May 1 0 1 x ? x x P0!1)1 0000000000^o I ^ June .... 5 0 5 x 7 x G3dSnAW • X X pa�nlul ,_^N V^v)^ ^I.MLI0 I Z • X 8 X G3dSAAW ^ M O X 11 X N r- ti Od sn nW W u)O M M W M�O I. �n�O I ... .... x 62 X J W July 1 0 1 x 12 x x d rn0^Nm NN N^�� ^ a August 2 0 1 x 11 x x d nWsn/W y ��NMMNNMM� � I � September • 8 0 7 x 10 x x • x 12 x x • ti F.Z W X 9 X x Z G3dSnhW N^M� NrbMt\0 I M 0 d a x 80 x N g I.u1'00 N'0 M P u7 O I U 1 X 7 X fulsuosiad )NNNM<iNMu)M�fN Nv Q X 71/2 x x x 5 x x La s,uap!»v N o.o'r.vo N�0 0 N N N • October 3 0 3 x 9 x x J Ainlul s,iad N ^^'—'N^N N N^ I N Q m x 13 x x o s;uedn»0 00^0--0^oo^^N I I• Z x 9 x x p E m November 7 1 5 x 7%2 x x Q sue!,�sapad 0000000000^O I ^ 0 E L x 6 x x *75 x s!e}ed 00.--0^O^00^N ^ I n j x 72 x E> x 4 x x f.Nao V lnM^MNMIf, I V r x 61 X awry&ly N O 0 0 0 December 0 0 0 awl4A2c MN54NNNc'''NMM4A I N owv M TOTAL 37 1 31 28 4 22 10 12 1 1VL01 Do 4,C V Oi 4 N MM,fQ°1'- FA o` M Lo • a . E .,EE I— ♦ `m z o 3 . -R 0 a, O c .0 ii. , T 9 p o o m I— gu_:EQ� ,-,Q v,OZ0 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 199 200 ANNUAL REPORTS Citizen Minor Trapping Issued 13 ` R REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK 2 Void 11 @ 2.25 24 75 Citizen Trapping Issued 12 @ 7 75 93 00 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen December 31, 1958 Duplicate Licenses Issued 9 @ .50 4.50 r r Lexington, Massachusetts Citizens Sporting Issued 16 3 Void Gentlemen: Following is the report of the Town Clerk for the year 1958, including all 13 @ Free licenses issued and fees collected, fees collected being turned over to the town. Non-Resident lid Fishing Issued 5 @ 2 75 13.75 Male Dog Licenses Issued 1041 Citizen Minor Fishing Issued 2 @ 2 25 4 50 5 Void Citizen Fishing Issued . .. 2 1036 @ $2 00 $2,072 00 1 Void Female Dog Licenses Issued 151 - 1 Void 1 @ 7 75 7 75 Total $3,654 25 150 @ 5 00 750 00 Total Number of Sporting Li- • Spayed Female Dog Licenses Issued 851tenses 1 1 13 1 Void 850 @ 2 00 1,700.00 OTHER LICENSES, MORTGAGES AND DISCHARGES Kennel Licenses Issued 1 @ 10 00 10 00 • Kennel iLicenses Issued ... 2 @ 50 00 100 00 Marriage Licenses Issued 164 @ $2 00 $328 00 s 5 @ 25 1 25 Mortgages Recorded . ... 1,569 63 Transfer Licenses Issued Discharges Recorded Certified Certificates 108 04 Total $4,633 25 575 79 Total Number of Dog Licenses 2044 Miscellaneous 75 79 Pole Locations .. .. ... . 141 00 Gas Permits 26 @ 50 13 00 I SPORTING LICENSES Resident Citizen Fishing Issued .. 540 SUMMARY Dog Licenses Issued . .... .. .. • $4,633 25 9 Void Sporting Licenses Issued3,654 25 531 @ 3 25 $1,725 75 Marriage Licenses Issued 328 00 Citizen Hunting Issued .... 252 Mortgages Recorded 1,328 63 1 Void Discharges Recorded 108 04 Certified Certificates575 79 251 @ 3.25 815 75 Miscellaneous 42.00 Citizen Sporting Issued .... 137 Pole Locations 141 00 4 Void Gas Permits 13 00 - 133 @ 5 25 698 25 Total• $1 1,064 96 • Citizen Minor Fishing Issued . 61 Respectfully submitted, 1 Void - 60 @ 1 25 75 00 JAMES J CARROLL, Town Clerk Citizen Female Fishing Issued ... 88 • 3 Void • 85 @ 2 25 191 25 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 201 202 ANNUAL REPORTS ' • BIRTHS BY MONTHS - 1958 REPORT OF THE TOWN TREASURER (Still Births Excluded) IN LEXINGTON OUT OF LEXINGTON TOTALS December 31, 1958 r I Months Total Males Females Males Females Males Females To the Honorable Board of Selectmen January 26 0 0 12 14 12 14 Lexington, Massachusetts February 41 0 0 23 18 23 18 March 47 0 0 27 20 27 20 Gentlemen: April .. 45 0 0 20 25 20 25 May 45 0 0 27 18 27 18 The following is the report of the Town Treasurer for the year 1958 June 35 0 0 15 20 15 20 $2,101,115 43 July 27 0 0 15 12 15 12 Cash on Hand January 1, 1958 „•• , , 9,839,228 72 August 37 0 0 22 15 22 15 Receipts During Year 1958 ••• I September . . . 35 0 0 16 19 16 19 October 26 0 0 15 11 15 11 1 15 1 1,940,344,340,125 15 November . .. 11 0 0 4 7 4 7 Expenditures During Year 1958 Per Warrants .. ..• 84 December 5 0 1 2 2 2 3 $3,600,218 31 • Totals 380 0 1 198 181 198 182 • REPORT OF TAX TITLE ACCOUNT Respectfully submitted, 22 JAMES J. CARROLL, Number of Tax Titles on Hand January 1, 1958 19 Town Clerk Number of New Tax Titles Added 1958 .. • 41 ` MARRIAGES BY MONTHS - 1958 Number of Tax Titles Released 1958 .• 9 Groom's Bride's Groom's Bride's Groom's Bride's Months Totals First First Second Second Third Third Number of Tax Titles on Hand January 1, 195932 .. $ 3,983 372 January ... " 9 7 6 2 3 0 0 Total Amount " February 10 8 8 1 2 1 0 March . . 12 10 12 2 0 0 0 LEXINGTON TRUST COMPANY April 8 7 7 1 1 0 0 May9 9 9 0 0 0 0 Bank Deposits in the Name of the Town of Lexington June 34 31 32 3 2 0 0 James J Carroll, Town Treasurer July .. 11 10 10 1 1 0 0 Balance December 31, 1958 $1,843,166 49 September 25 23 23 1 2 1 Outstanding Checks December 31, 1958 $353,386 61 October 26 211 211 4 2 0 1 5 5 0 0 September 191 Check Cashed in December, 1958, but on January November .. 13 12 11 1 2 1 0 1959 Warrant 20,684 50 • December 13 10 13 2 0 0 0 $332,702 11 Totals 189 163 168 23 20 3 1 Balance December 31, 1958 per Check Book . 1,510,304 13 Number of Marriages'Recorded .. .... 189 Two returned checks for insufficient funds on De- Residents 196 cember 31, 1958 but not on December 1958 • • Non-Residents 182 Bank Statement 160 25 Solemnized in Other Places .. .... . 82 Age of Oldest Groom .. .... . .. 71 Balance in Bank December 31, 1958 ... $1,843,166 49 Age of Oldest Bride ... ... .. 72 $1,843,166 49 Age of Youngest Groom18 Age of Youngest Bride • 15 Respectfully submitted, DEPOSITORS TRUST COMPANY JAMES J CARROLL, Balance December 31, 1958 per Statement $ 5,000 00 Town Clerk TOWN OF LEXINGTON 203 204 ANNUAL REPORTS THE MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK OF BOSTON REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH Balance December 31, 1958 per Statement $1,090,916 71 Balance December 31, 1958 per Check Book ... $1,090,916 71 December 31, 1958 • To the Honorable Board of Selectmen • Lexington, Massachusetts UNITED STATES TREASURY BILLS Gentlemen. $1,000,000 00 Treasury Bills Due February 26, 1959 . . $ 993,350 00 The Board of Health respectfully submits the following report for the year ending December 31, 1958 SUMMARY OF TOWN TREASURER'S CASH ORGANIZATION Lexington Trust Company $1,510,304 13 The present-Board of Health is composed of Mr Rufus L McQuillan, Chairman, Cash on Hand 647 47 Dr William L Cosgrove, and Mr Charles H Cole, 2nd Merchants National Bank of Boston 1,090,916 71 Depositors Trust Company, Medford 5,000 00 The annual appointments made by the Board for one-year terms expiring March United States Treasury Bills 993,350 00 31, 1959, are as follows $3,600,218 31 Mark D Lurvey Executive Health Officer • Hazel J Murray Agent Anita S MacDonald Clerk Respectfully submitted, *Dr Carl R Benton Animal Inspector Howard D Carley (Metropolitan State Hospital) Special Agent JAMES J CARROLL, Thomas S Bowdidge (Metropolitan State Hospital) Special Agent • • Town Treasurer * Approved by the State Department of Public Health MEETINGS The Board meets on the third Friday of each month at 3 P M in the Select- men's Room or the Board of Health Office During the year 1958 eleven regular meetings and ten special meetings were held LICENSES The Board granted licenses and permits as follows Animal Permits (including Poultry) 46 Child Care Centers 14 Funeral Directors 4 Garbage Disposal 9 Massage License 1 Methyl Alcohol 20 Milk License, Store 30 • Milk License, Vehicle 26 Nursing Homes 1 Oleomargarine Registration 11 Poultry Slaughter House License 1 Rubbish Disposal 7 r Sewage Disposal 6 • A permit is required for keeping horses, cows, goats, swine, and poultry All residents are urged to comply with the regulations in this regard TOWN OF LEXINGTON 205 206 ANNUAL REPORTS a a RABIES CLINIC Lexington Visiting Nurses Association 2,100. The annual Rabies Clinic was held in May, and of 2180 dogs licensed in Lex- Medical Attendance (includes Medical Emergency ington in 1958 only 778 dogs were brought to the clinic for inoculation The Service) 155 41 • clinic is free to all residents in Lexington, and the Board recommends that dog Office Supplies & Postage • 319 03 owners take advantage of the opportunity to aid in the prevention of rabies Premature Baby Assistance .. 156 • Public Health Education . 175 Sundry (meetings and dues) 130 02 COMMUNCABLE DISEASES Transportation (car allowance) 800 Chicken Pox 160 Tuberculosis Hospitalization 1,339 50 Dog 174 The receipts are not available for use by the Board of Health, but revert to the German Measles Excess and Deficiency Account Measles250 Mumps . 65 Respectfully submitted, PoliomyelitisSalmonellosis5 RRUFUS L McQUILLAN, Chairman •• Scarlet Fever 17 Tuberculosis 1 Whooping Cough .. 4 at r As noted, there were no cases of Poliomyelitis during 1958, undoubtedly due to the effectiveness of the Salk Anti-Polio Vaccine The fact that there were no cases of Polio during 1958 should not lead us to believe that this virus has faded from the American scene On the contrary, this virulent organism is just waiting • for us to drop our guard, then it will attack again The only way we can keep this above number at zero is to have every member of the family receive anti-polio vaccine MEDICAL EMERGENCY SERVICE During the year the Board set up a medical emergency call service in coopera- tion with the physicians in Lexington Any person can now obtain a physician in case of emergency 24 hours a day by calling the Police or Fire Department or VO 2-8282 RECEIPTS Child Care Center Licenses $21 Engineering Fees 209 20 Garbage Disposal Permits 15 Methyi Alcohol Licenses 20 Mrk Licenses, Store 15 50 Milk Licenses, Vehicle 14 Oleomargarine Registration 16 Rubbish Disposal Permits 20 Sewage Disposal Permits 12 ' Septic Tank & Cesspool Permits 655 State Tuberculosis Subsidy 603 56 EXPENSES • Advert:sing $5 r Burial of Animals 104 Eng n,.ering Fees 1,989 04 Laboratory 341 43 4 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 207 208 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Also as a part of this proposal was the adoption of regulations for the development of C 3 districts December 31, 1958 4 Amendment of the provisions To the Citizens of Lexington. p visions under which the Board of Appeals can grant special permission for use of dwellings for professional offices • by limiting such use to a The Planning Board herewith submits its report for 1958 While brief, this professional person residing in the dwelling « report reflects the activities and accomplishments of the board during the past and as incidental to such residence year It is the intention to issue during the coming year a preliminary report of the Board's long-range development plan Since this report is being prepared under 5 Rezoning land on which the center railroad station is situated from an the direction of the planning director, any report by him at this time would be R 1 district to a C 2 General Business District largely duplicated in the later report on the long-range plan For this reason Mr 6 Rezoning approximately 11 acres of land from. an R 1 district to an Snow's report for 1958 is being omitted A 1 Garden Type Apartment and Hotel district This land is located on The following information obtained from the Planning Board records for the the southeasterly side of Waltham Street and diagonally opposite the year give some indication of the Board's activities high school Regular Meetings 47 The following amendment was not approved Special Meetings 17 Rezoning approximately 73 acres of land at junction of Route 2 and Spring Conferences With Developers 16 Street from an R 1 district to a C 4 Regional Shopping Center district together with Joint Meetings 9 the regulations for development of C 4 districts. Public Hearings . .. 12 Definitive Subdivision Plan Applications Acted Upon 12 The following proposal was withdrawn Determinations of Planning Board Jurisdiction 79 Board of Appeals Cases Acted Upon .. g To rezone land located on Bedford Street from an IR 1 district to a C 2 district, this land adjoining the C 2 district presently occupied by the Great Atlantic & Pa- • Except for bimonthly meetings during the summer months, the Planning Board cific Tea Co retail store and extending southeasterly on Bedford Street appox- has continued to meet regularly Monday evenings Large portions of 17 of the imately 82 5 feet planning board meetings (not including public hearings and special conferences) were devoted to the Regional Shopping Center and Special Commercial Districts RECREATION proposals. Progress was made during the year in the acquisition of land for recreation and The study of sketches and preliminary plans submitted for our opinions regard- ing their suitability as definitive subdivision layouts has been time-consuming Town voted 1 To purchase approximately 58 acres of land, the so-called "Willards ZONING Woods", situated on the westerly side of North Street This land was acquired for playground, recreational, and other public purposes. The Plann ng Board has devoted much consideration to zoning matters during the year Eght different proposals to amend the Lexington Zoning by-laws were 2. To accept from DeVries Construction Company, Inc a grant of land presented for toe special town meetings held May 12, 1958 and September 15, in East Lexington, situated southeasterly of the Sun Valley develop- 1958 Public hearings on each of these proposals were held Written recommenda- ment and northeasterly of Lowell and Summer Streets Though not yet tions were filed at the meetings on seven of the proposals, one proposal having acquired, it is the Board's understanding that this section of land is been withdrawn The following amendments were approved being given to the Town for playground, recreational, and other public purposes 1 Adoption of new regulations covering area, frontage, yard, parking, loading, and driveway regulations for M 1 Light Manufacturing Dis- approximately the special town meeting in May, 1958 the Town voted also to purchase tricts pp oximately 281 acres of land situated on the southwesterly side of Middleby Road The purpose of this acquisition was to secure this land for street, school, • 2 The addition of office buildings as.a permitted use in C 3 Special Corn- playground, recreational and other public purposes mercial Districts Options for additional areas are being negotiated as details are developed of 3 Rezoning approximately 165 acres of land abutting Route 2 and the the Director's recommendations for a comprehensive system of public open spaces • Route 2 and 128 interchange from an R 1 District to a C 3 Special for recreation Preliminary plans for this system were reviewed this past year by Commercial District The purpose of this rezoning was to permit the officials of the State Department of Natural Resources Commenting in a mem- • area rezoned to be used for research laboratories and office buildings orandum to the Chief of Recreation, Division of Forests and Parks, of said depart- ment the consultant to the division wrote TOWN OF LEXINGTON 209 210 ANNUAL REPORTS "I am most agreeably surprised by the scope and nature of this proposed Park authorizing the establishment of the park under the appropriate name Minute Man • system program as outlined to me by the Planning Board s Director, within the National Historical Park size of a town like Lexington I know of no such town that has even conceived The park proposed along the Lexington-Concord Battle Road, also known as the in such intelligent and far sighted terms of what I would call a combination con- Battle Road of the Revolution, would be made up of two principal units The larger, servation and recreation program — not only for the benefit of today s population of 557 acres, would form a continuous stretch of slightly more than four males of • but especially for the generations to come" road and roadside properties from Fiske Hill beside Route 128 in Lexington to After receiving verbal assurance from a State official that the widening of the Menam's Corner in Concord The smaller unit, at the celebrated North Bridge 7n travelled way along Route 128 would take place within the existing right of way, Concord, would embrace 155 acres inside maximum boundaries on both sides of the planning staff prepared detailed plans for the development of the W John the Concord River from Monument Street to Liberty Street and Lowell Road Baskin playground It appears now that there will be definitely a widening of With the knowledge and approval of the Planning Board the Planning Director Route 128 along both sides of the right of way between the interchanges as well has been intimately associated with this project first mentioned officially in the as at the interchanges themselves Until the boundaries of the circumferential 1957 Annual Report of the Board of Selectmen He has kept the two Boards in- highway are established, it is recommended that no further plans be made or con- formed of the progress being made on the project because of its relationship to struction contemplated of the Baskin playground and inclusion in the long range plan of development for Lexington A full account of this relationship and the proposal itself will be set forth in the previously men- SCHOOL SITES tioned preliminary report of said long-range development plan The Planning Director has continued to assist the School Sites Committee in WORK ON LONG RANGE DEVELOPMENT PLAN making recommendations for sites, in obtaining options for the same, and in pre- Due to the demands of other duties it has been impossible to devote as much44 paring preliminary site plans for future schools A detailed study of one proposed study to the proposed development plan as we had hoped However progress is elementary school site has been made including preliminary sketches for a school being made In our studies we have followed the practice begun last year of em- and a scale model of the proposal Mr Charles T Abbott, a member of the Board, playing a part-time graduate student to assist our planning director We believe has been a member of the School Sites Committee since its origin This arrange- it is important for the citizens to know that in order to do a thorough job it will be ment enables the Board to coordinate the planning function of the various agencies necessary to provide the planning board with sufficient professional assistance involved. TOWN MAP FUTURE SUBDIVISION CONTROLS Last summer the revised town map being prepared under the direction of the In the growth of the town the most desirable land has already been selected Planning Board was completed by the engineering firm engaged to do this work for use The result is that future developments must spread over less desirable The map drawn at a scale of 400 feet to the inch was given to the Town Engineer land or areas that are inaccessible to any public way These areas in most instances for his keeping and maintenance It is understood that there is now being added are owned by separate individuals In order to give protection to all owners and to the map the latest subdivision streets and that as soon as this work is completed to insure to the town the best use of this land our planning director has made the map will replace the one now existing studies of these sections and produced layouts to provide this protection This work is time consuming for our director but we believe it is of immense value to the future welfare of the town MINUTE MAN NATIONAL HISTORIC PARK PROJECT CONCLUSION In recognition of the lack of attention given to sites connected with our strug- The past year has been a very busy one rcr the Planning Board We wish to gle for national freedom, a subject commented upon increasingly by citizens of our express our appreciation to all who have assisted us during the year We appre- country as well as from frequent visitors from foreign lands, the Boston National c ate the cooperation of other town departments Historic Sites Commission was created by the 84th Congress under Public Law 75, We have attempted to carry out our responsibilities in a friendly and impartial approved June 15, 1955, "for the purpose of investigating the feasibility of es- manner with all It is the opinion of the Planning Board that Mr Snow, our Plan- tablishing a coordinated program in which the Federal Government may cooperate ning Director, through his training and experience has much to contribute in his with local and State governments and historical and patriotic societies for the Pres- field His untiring efforts and professional knowledge have helped us greatly The ervation and appreciation by the public of the most important of the Colonial and board also wishes to thank Town Counsel Harold Stevens for his continued valuable Revolutionary properties in Boston and the general vicinity thereof which form counsel and assistance outstanding examples of America's historical heritage" It is understood that one Respectfully submitted, phase of the Commission's work has been completed, this being set forth in a spe- cial interim report to be submitted in January, 1959 to the Congress of the United THOMAS S GRINDLE Chairman States recommending the creation of a national historical park along the route in CHARLES T ABBOTT • Lexington, Lincoln and Concord, Massachusetts, where the Minute Men and the LEVI G BURNELL, JR • British opened the War of the Revolution on April 19, 1775 It is understood also WILBUR M JAQUITH that with submission of the report there will be introduced into the Congress a bill RICHARD H SOULE TOWN OF LEXINGTON 211 212 ANNUAL REPORTS • t REPORT OF THE TOWN ENGINEER REPORT OF THE ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT To the Honorable Board of Selectmen December 31, 1958 • • December 31, 1958 Lexington,Massachusetts To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Gentlemen Lexington,Massachusetts Herewith is presented the report of the Accounting Department for the year 1958 This report is made in accordance with the requirements of the State Sys- Gentlemen tem of Accounting as set forth in the following schedules I submit herewith the report of the Engineering Department for the year ending Balance Sheet showing financial condition of the December 31, 1958 Town December 31, 1958 Receipts for the year 1958 in detail Expenditures for the year 1958 in detail Plans, descriptions and betterment assessments for all sewer, water and streets Schedule of Appropriation Accounts—Revenue. to be constructed under the Betterment Act were made Analysis of Overlay Accounts, Trust Accounts, Surplus Accounts and others Street numbering plans were made for new developments and street numbersBorrowing Capacity of the Town •and much miscellaneous information was given• to homeowners, developers, etc Schedule of Municipal Indebtedness Schedule of Interest on Town Debt Showing The 400, 500 and 800 scale town maps were brought up to date payments due each year Schedule of Town Debt showing payments due • Due to the continuing building program, the men in the field were kept busy each year • marking out and giving grades for approximately 575 water and sewer services In accordance with the provisions of Section 58, Chapter 41 of the General They also devoted much time to the very important function of the inspection of Laws, each head of a department, board or committee authorized to expend money the utilities and streets in subdivisions was requested to furnish at the close of the year a list of unpaid bills There are no unpaid bills remaining for the year 1958 The engineering and inspection in connection with drain, sewer, water and In accordance with the provisions of Section 51, Chapter 41 of the General street construction was handled, as in the past, by consulting engineers under the Laws, I have examined the accounts of the various Town Offices and Boards en- direction of this office trusted with the receipts, custody or expenditure of money In each case, I have Respectfully submitted, found the records correct During the year 1958 the cash balances have been verified and the bank balances of the Collector of Taxes and Town Treasurer have RICHARD J. GAYER, been reconciled Town Engineer In acco daricc with Section 53, Chapter 41 of the General Laws, I have audited the accounts of the Trustees of Public Trust, Trustees of Cary Memorial Library and the School Committee The Securities held by these trustees have been ex- amined and found correct and in proper order The Cash balances have also been reconciled with the Bank balances Respectfully submitted, EDWARD A PALMER, Town Accountant • M ddlesex,ss Then personally appeared the above named, Edward A Palmer, and made oath that the foregoing statements made by him are correct and true to the best of his knowledge and belief • • JAMES J CARROLL, Notary Public March 7, 1959 • • • t • t BALANCE SHEET-TOWN OF LEXINGTON Assets Liabilities Cash on hand and in Banks $3,600,518 31 Loans Authorized - Unissued . $210,000.00 Taxes Tailings 109 05 1957 Personal ... .... 195 00 Appropriation Control . . 2,603,952.10 1957 Real 14,619 19 Trust Fund Income 2,017 83 14,814 19 School Funds 80,267.51 1958 Poll 346 00 Welfare Funds 67,906 63 1958 Personal ... .... 3,306 95 Agency Funds - Dog tax 52 25 1958 Real 14,652 35 Deposit Accounts . 14,520 00 98,305 30 State &County Assessments 5,259 09 o Motor Vehicle Excise Overlay 1957 . 13,303 61 1957 M V ... .. . 4,105.91 1958 8,652 02 Z 1958 M V 44,660 73 21,955 63 O 48,766 64 Motor Vehicle Revenue 48,766 64 " Farm Animal Excise 1958 43 00 Farm Animal Excise Revenue . ... .... . 43 00 m Special Assessments .... .... 159,725 64 Special Assessment Revenue 159,725 64 X Tax Titles 3,983 37 Tax Title Revenue ... .... .. ... ... .. 3,983 37 Z Tax Title Possessions .. . 22,071 08 Tax Title Possessions Revenue 22,071 08 O Departmental Accounts Re- Departmental Revenue .. ... 14,875 53 Z ceivable .. . 14,875 53 Water Revenue 25,815 25 Chapter 90 - 1958 Chapter 90 Revenue ... . ... ... .. . 11,681 51 Due from State .. . 3,217 38 Reserve Discrepancy 1,376 86 Due from County 8,464 13 Reserve Sewer Rates M D C ... .... ... 6,675 00 11,681 51 Reserve- Petty Cash 300 00 Water Accounts Receivable 25,815 25 Surplus Accounts Loans Authorized .. . 210,000 00 Parking Meter Fund 7,225 19 Deputy Discrepancy 1,376 86 Sewer Assessment Fund 44,956 11 Sewer Rates M D.0 6,675 00 Water Assessment Fund 8,612 68 Water Available Surplus . . .... .... ..... 85,247 74 Sale of Real Estate Fund 188 30 N Westview Sale of Lots . . .. .... ... .. . 31,296 90 w BALANCE SHEET-TOWN OF LEXINGTON-, N Continued A Assets-Continued Liabilities-Continued Overlay Reserve ... .. 13,938 41 Road Machinery Fund .. .. 38,128 15 Tax Collectors Reserve Scammon . 8012 Thompson 96 76 Excess & Deficiency . • 687,527 35 $4,218,651 68 $4,218,651 68 > Z Z C > I- 73 m m -o 0 ♦ a • t • t TOWN OF LEXINGTON 215 216 01 ANNUAL REPOR fS BORROWING CAPACITY • x December 31, 1958 t°- a• . . Valuations . 4 Real and Personal • ' • 1956 Less abatements $52,584,452.00 M 1957 Less abatements .. 57,415,937 00 1958 Less abatements 61,01 1,985 00 f°-° P, M CO N v O 0 h. co Motor Vehicle W �O. a CO • N 0 o • so v_ 1956 Less abatements ... ... 6,028,439 00 v N N •• v o 1957 Less abatements 6,606,823 00 `f 1958 Less abatements .. .... 6,820,962 00 Total $190,468,598 00 13 '0'3 N o 00 0 N'O 0 in o 00 c+9 M v 2 rn •o r') 0 °6in� inwOnn Average valuation 3 yrs 63,489,532 00 , ( N a M 'O.No N N.N(o.N �ill'I' ,n v •o Borrowing Capacity 5% 3,174,476 00 x it o;N N o N o.N N — 0p N as N•No Total Town Debt Dec 31, 1958 " 2 _ (N— co' c,..N Including Unissued . .. 9,838,000 00 ,ro Borrowing Outside Legal Debt Limit °; c N Remodelling Jr High School 330,000 00 I '-r;13 0 'CO 0o 0 0 0 0 0 0"'. O O O in o Constr New Jr High School 2,050,000 00 a c" O r o. (NOLO o O o ^Nu�O. �N School Additions 170,000.00 0 . N. N.o •o N COm 0 0 0 N,n cV • Franklin Addition #2 57,000 00 ? . °`CO' o .N N it)N. Franklin Addition #1 420,000.00 V M— "� CO'N High School Addition 658,000 00 u Harrington Construction .... . 595,000 00 A ,,ao .,o Maria Hastings Construction 560,000 00 Z C_ • • o o co Fiske Addition .. 240,000 00 Q m • N .•u) • `o • Completing High School 110,000 00 • _ High School Construction .. . 1,110,000 00 oe Elementary School Land 9,000 00 a Fiske Construction ... ... . . 250,000 00 ewe Water Constr 6'6" & Stand- Q ; ;• pipe 1957 .. ... 242,000 00 _ •; Water 6" - 16" 1956 94,000 00 • • Water 6"- 16" 1954 .. . . 60,000 00 • . . .• • • Water 16" I 1953 50,000 00 • Water 6"- 16" 1951 .... .... . 15,000 00 • Water 6"- 16" 75,000 00 . • • • Water 16"+ 1947 .... .... . 56,000 00 . o, . 7,151,000 00 . c o • Borrowing inside Debt Limit In- a a eluding $210,000 Authorized ."a' • E • • . unissued 2,687,000 00 > , >C`� ' .. .... ... O U H a) W G a) . E I— m U h Borrowing Capacity December 31, I-- 0 �`�, m �' ;? a a 1958 487,476 00 D o0 `" �, as '^ N :° NN °' v N • a Borrowing4 Capacity verified Bu- Uo c 'a cD ° E N 02 ,,—o 8 o o m° c '' N R P Y Q o, a a.in , ` a, i u ` O c c c °W £aw° oaow0 � awOa�ii maw °' a 2 t2 u v a reau of Accounts, January31, 1958 . .. .. . 487,476 00 0. ° _0 a w 3 Yw Q Q 1-- a 'a o cc V • • 4 • ; t APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS-1958-Continued Balance Appropriation Expenditures To To ACCOUNT From 1957 &Transfers &Transfers E&D 1959 Assessors Personal Services16,405 60 16,387 65 17 95 Expenses1,692 00 1,691 03 97 Out of State Travel .. 100 00 100 00 Law Personal Services 4,000 00 4,000 00 Expenses3,960 00 1,813 83 2,146 17 Special Fees 5,000 00 5,000 00 .I Elections Town Clerk 990 00 969 76 20 24 Z Selectmen 6,209 00 6,118 59 90 41 O Voting Machines 23,456 00 23,456 00 -" Voting Machine Rent 460 00 460 00 r; X Public Works Office Personal Services 32,813 77 32,813 77 GI Expenses598 35 1,606 00 2,201 58 2 77 O Z Town Office&Cary Memorial Personal Services 11,390 88 11,312 59 78 29 Expenses 7,130 42 30,793 96 34,413 84 3,510 54 New Town Office Construction 4,058 43 413 44 3,963 50508 37 Plans & Specifications 463 43 10 00 453 43 Engineering Personal Services 28,354 28 24,761 93 3,592 35 Expenses . .. 2,120 00 2,120 00 Board of Appeals to Expenses • . . .. .. . 1,635 00 1,593 74 41 26 v APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS-1958-Continued n) co Balance Appropriation Expenditures To To ACCOUNT From 1957 &Transfers &Transfers E&D 1959 Planning Board Personal Services 9,175 64 9,169 54 6 10 Expenses 3,868 80 3,574 08 294 72 '57 Base Plans and Maps . . . . 982 94 982 94 Street Options 2,050 00 1,100 00 950 00 Millyan Land Purchase .. .. 28,900 00 28,900 00 Middleby Land Purchase (Famosi) 21,000 00 21,000 00 Police Personal Services . . 169,079 66 156,861 48 12,218 18 Z Expenses420 50 16,794 00 15,261 92 1,686 70 265 88 Z F B I School .. .... 1,000 00 1,000 00 > Parking Meter Maintenance 152 45 152 45 '- 7J Fire Department M Personal Services 182,827 50 180,180 49 2,647 01 A Expenses 23,025 50 22,750 37 275 13 -i Fire Engine (new) . . . . 18,000 00 17,870 00 130 00 `" Forest Fires .. . 500 00 416 13 83 87 Civilian Defense . .... . 4,938 74 1,500 00 1,634 53 4,804 21 Inspection Personal Services . . . 15,721 05 15,475 95 245 10 Expenses 1,777 19 1,777 19 Out of State Travel .. ... . . 100 00 100 00 By-law Printing .. 3,006 00 2,865 12 140 88 Weights&Measures Personal Services . .... 1,000 00 1,000 00 .. . Expenses 497 00 496 06 94 ... * s t I * s r v • I 4 _ APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS- 1958-Continued Balance Appropriation Expenditures To To ACCOUNT From 1957 &Transfers &Transfers E&D 1959 Insect Suppression Wages & Expenses ... 7,468 52 7,468 49 03 Shade Trees Wages & Expenses 1,682 27 16,051 63 16,809 60 924 30 Dutch Elm Wages & Expenses 1,309 54 12,950 00 13,013 14 1,246 40 Dog Officer O Personal Services 300 00 300 00 Expenses 694 35 694 35 Z 0 Health Department m Personal Services 8,156 36 8,107 27 49 09 m Expenses 8,845 00 5,581 91 3,263 09 X Engineering Service 2,500 00 2,094 64 405 36 Z o Mosquito Eradication .. 7,000 00 7,000 00 Dog Clinic Expenses 646 87 645 74 1 13 Z Dental Clinic Personal Services 5,284 00 5,204 00 80 00 Expenses • . •. 766 00 765 94 06 Posture Clinic Personal Services 1,809 00 1,258 00 551 00 Expenses .. . . ... 240 00 126 93 113 07 Animal Inspection Personal Services . . . . . . . 950 00 950 00 N Vital Statistic Expenses 30 00 30 00 . o APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS- 1958-Continued N N O Bilance Appropriation Expenditures To To ACCOUNT From 1957 &Transfers &Transfers E&D 1959 Sewer Maintenance Wages & Expenses 17,985 00 1 7,102 09 882 91 Sewer Services Wages & Expenses 59,500 00 59,120 67 379 33 Sewer Construction-Sundry Wages & Expenses 169,650 00 51,081 91 118,568 09 Wages & Expenses 1954 75 40 75 40 Sewer Construction-1958 Byron Avenue > Wages & Expenses 24,800 00 24,800 00 L Sewer Construction 1956 > Wages & Expenses 91,669 12 91,669 10 02 r Sewer Construction 1957 Wages & Expenses 146,924 21 7,602 43 105,990 95 48,535 69 xi Trunk Sewer-Wood Street L^ Wages & Expenses 54,000 00 447 41 53,552 59 Trunk Sewer-Sickle Brook Wages & Expenses250,000 00 250,000 00 Trunk Sewer-Shade&Weston Streets Wages & Expenses . ... 13,000 00 13,000 00 Trunk Sewer-Rt 128 . .. .. 70,000 00 12 20 69,987 80 Trunk Sewer-1955 .. 25,510 33 11,444 50 14,065 83 Trunk Sewer-1948 ... . 11,551 78 11,551 78 0 A • r I T ' s • A APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS- 1958-Continued Balance Appropriation Expenditures To To ACCOUNT From 1957 &Transfers &Transfers E&D 1959 Engineering, Sewer M 2 12,000 00 12,000 00 Drain Easement .. Wages & Expenses •.. . •••• 1 00 ... 1 00 Drain Construction-1957 6,206 71 6,929 67 Wages & Expenses .... . 13,136 38 .. Drain Construction-195831,600 00 10,940 51 20,659 49 0 Wages & Expenses . Ashes & Dumps-1957 . .. 2,331 47 2,331.47 .... Z O T Ashes & Dumps-1958 Wages & Expenses .... 18,400 00 18,399 88 12m X Garbage Collections33,000 00 21,107 68 11,892 32o Contract ••• •.•• •"' 0 Z Public Works Building , Wages & Expenses ... ... 30,252 03 30,205 95 46 08 Highway Maintenance 49 Wages & Expenses .. 83,626 67 83,626 18 Highway Maintenance-1957 4,255 74 4,255 74 Wages & Expenses Chap 90 Maintenance-1958 4,500 00 4,500 00 • Wages & Expenses . . •••• N Chap 90 Construction-1955 3,554 30 595 94 2,958 36 ^' Wages & Expenses .. .. APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS-1958-Continued N N N Balance Appropriation Expenditures To To ACCOUNT From 1957 &Transfers &Transfers E&D 1959 Chap. 90 Construction-1957 Wages & Expenses ...52 ... 7,907 34 355 18 Chap 90 Construction-1958 Wages & Expenses37,000.00 27,175 05 9,824 95 Land Acquisition 1957100 00 100 00 1958100 00 100 00 DeVries (Sun Valley) ..."' 1 00 > Z Street Construction-Allen Street Z Wages & Expenses 100 00 39,000 0039,100 00 C Street Construction-Eldred Street Wages & Expenses .... .... .. . .... 52,000 0052,000 00 v 0 Street Construction A 1954 . .... 25,000 24 25,000 24 .. 1955 .... ... 1,175 86 ... 1,175 86 195621,806 22 17,055 27 *4,750 95 1957 .... .... 16,181 46 6,489 08 17,117 745,552 80 195895,375 90 78,362 30 17,013 60 Baskin Playground ... .... . 10,000 00 688 00 .. 9,312 00 Fottler-Millbrook St Constr ... 100 00100 00 Eldred St Acceptance .. ... 350 00350 00 Rowland Ave ... 100 00 100 00 Asbury St Construction Wages & Expenses ..... ... . 12,000 00 , , 12,000 QQ + • a • t t • T - • APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS-1958-Continued Balance Appropriation Expenditures To To ACCOUNT From 1957 &Transfers &Transfers E&D 1959 Depot Square-Street Construction 2,174.89 .. 4,565 1 1 Wages & Expenses .... 6,740.00 Worthen Road-1957 2,590 68 4 16 Wages & Expenses . . .... .... 2,594 84 • Worthen Road-1955 ... 3,239 20 • 2,925 00 . . 314 20 00 9 75 1,940 25 Engineering Expense Worthen Rd 2,000 --I Sidewalk C & Expenses 6,653 19 9 00 6,644 19 Z Wages & Expenses 1956 .... 15,687 54 6,151 70 Wages & Expenses 1957 .. 21,839 24 36,524 00 17,207 76 ... 19,316 24 Om Wages & Expenses 1958 1- m Curbing Construction 14 237 14 X Wages & Expenses 1956 . Z 456 54 .... 456 54 •••• G) Wages & Expenses 1957 .. 5,054 63 5,045 -1 Wages & Expenses 1958 32 9 31 • Z z Road Machinery • 5,712 30 New Equipment .... .... ... 51,000 00 45,287 70 Road Machinery • 32,550 00 32,415 38 134 12 Wages & Expenses .. Snow Removal 80,300 38 80,300 38 Wages & Expenses .. Traffic Control-1956 .. 152 50 152 50 . • Traffic Control-1957 ... 1,311 17 .... 1,311 17 . Traffic Control-1958 10,425 00 9,764 40 660 60 ~' APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS- 1958-Continued N .a, Balance Appropriation Expenditures To To ACCOUNT From 1957 &Transfers &Transfers E&D 1959 Street Lights47,855 68 47,380 77 474 91 Street Signs-19571,029 91 1,029 91 Street Signs-1958 Wages & Expenses5,000 00 3,834 49 1,165 51 Public Welfare Personal Services ... 8,899 52 8,899 52 Administration ... .. .... ... . . . 625.00 625 00 . .. Aid & Expenses 12,533 60 12,220 55 313 05 > Aid to Dependent Children Z Aid & Expenses .. .. 7,169 05 7,141 90 27.15 z c Disability Assistance > & Expenses . .. .. 14,400 00 14,400 00 ... v m O'Old Age Assistance O Aid & Expenses . . .... 100,409 40 100,190 35 219 05 -) N Veterans Benefits Personal Services ... .... .... ... .. 1,708 20 1,708 12 08 Administration33714 33714 Aid & Expenses9,252 50 6,418 70 2,833 80 Soldiers Burials . 150 00 150 00 School Department Personal Services .... .... 1,371,253 52 1,344,641 41 26,612 11 Expenses343,723 80 321,579 81 22,143 99 Americanization Classes235 00 235 00 Vocational Ed Handicraft8,972 60 8,570 87 401 73 Vocational Ed Tuition ... . 18,100 00 7,409 49 10,690 51 Out-of-State Travel . 865 00 465 02 899 98 APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS- 1958-Continued Balance Appropriation Expenditures To To ACCOUNT From 1957 &Transfers &Transfers E&D 1959 Fiske School Addition 5,523 63 5,523 63 Fiske School Committee 55 64 55 64 Franklin School Add Committee Plans & Specifications 733 47 733 47 Construction 70,226 16 54,654 84 15,571 32 Harrington School Bldg Committee 200 95 200 95 Construction 4,123 45 2,422 00 1,701 45 0 Harrington Add Committee Construction 99,482 06 2,422 00 85,831 21 16,072 85 Z Plans & Specifications 3,376 00 3,376 00 O Maria Hastings Add Committee m Plans & Specifications 897 30 897 30 X Construction 72,569 77 68,661 16 3,908 61 High School Add Committee p Construction 2,886 32 2,815 96 70 36 Z Plans & Specifications 723 10 723 10 Senior High School Survey 281 25 281 25 Junior High School Site 14,950 00 14,950 00 School Sites Committee 4,526 38 4,526 38 New Junior High School Plans & Specifications . . 56,503 57 500 00 56,486 23 517 34 Construction 2,080,000 00 706,636 05 1,373,363 95 Standing Building Committee N Expenses ... . 750 00 161 00 589 00 ^.) vt APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS- 1958-Continued N N Os Balance Appropriation Expenditures To To ACCOUNT From 1957 &Transfers &Transfers E&D 1959 Muzzey Junior High Renovations Plans & Specifications 36,886 50 34,483 05 2,403 45 Construction 457,000 00 343,869 22 113,130 78 Barnes Property Renovation 18,000 00 17,946 92 53 08 Cary Memorial Library Personal Services 62,000 00 59,491 25 2,508 75 Expenses 28,511 86 26,205 90 2,305 96 Cary Library Addition Committee > Plans & Specifications 63 08 63 08 Z Construction 216,366 49 180 00 178,534 09 38,012 40 C Park Department Wages & Expenses-1957 • 1,419 45 1,419 45 z m Wages & Expenses-1958 81,604 79 79,083 72 2,521 07 v New Equipment 10,175 00 9,500 00 675 00 70 Purchase Willard-Robinson Land 60,000 00 17,500 00 42,500 00 Purchase Great Meadow Land .. 20,000 00 20,000 00 Recreation Personal Services 9,922 00 9,715 20 206 80 Expenses 1958 4,145 00 3,506 26 638 74 Expenses 1957 800 00 300 00 500 00 Pensions-Non-Contributory Police . . 11,010 24 11,010 24 Fire . . 8,311 80 8,311 80 Town Celebrations Committee 30 25 4,000 00 3,777 21 253 04 - • APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS-1958-Continued Balance Appropriation Expenditures To To ACCOUNT From 1957 &Transfers &Transfers E&D 1959 Veterans Day 76 50 73 50 Expenses 1957 .... 150 00 Expenses 1958 . .... .. 150 00 136 15 13 85 Memorial Day . . 500 00 477 48 22 52 Historic District Commission Expenses ... 510 00 509 39 61 Group Insurance .... .... .... 40,000 00 .. 40,000 00 -I Insurance Premiums . 42,000 00 41,702 76 297 24 Z New Ambulance .. 8,000 00 ... . 8,000 00 OT 500 00 333 53 166 47 . . r- Ambulance Maintenance r% X Printing Town Report . . 2,242 19 2,242 19 • • 2 Hospital Needs Study Committee . . 500 00 500 00 9 O Z Group Insurance Study Committee .... 493 42 360 29 133 13 Administration Trust Funds .. 225 75 87 24 13.51 125 00 Board of Retirement Normal Liability .... 37,328 00 37,328 00 .... ••• Expenses . ... .. ... • 325 00 325 00 Unclassified 348.00 118 41 229 59 . .. Water District Survey Expenses .... 2,500.00 .... 2,500 00 ..... .... ro n'n'.. Stand Pipe Demolition • •• 230 00 230 00 "•• V APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS- 1958-Continued IQ w Balance Appropriation Expenditures To To ACCOUNT From 1957 &Transfers &Transfers E&D 1959 New Stand Pipe . .... .... .... .... .... .... . 144,410 75 130,497 66 .. 13,913 09 Water Maintenance Wages & Expenses-1957 653 92 653 92 .. Wages & Expenses-1958 .. 65,980 43 64,799 41 1,181 02 Water Services Wages & Expenses-1958 42,750 00 40,316 11 2,433 89 .. . Water Construction y 6"- 16"Wages & Expenses 1951 1,359 13 1,359 13 6"- 16" Wages & Expenses 1953 3,252 15 . . . 3,252 15 Z 6"- 16"Wages & Expenses 1954 . 6,969 15 6,969 15 D 6"- 16"Wages & Expenses 1956 35,054 81 .... 30,149 25 .. 4,905 56 1- 6" 6"- 16" Wages& Expenses 1957 .. .... 16,726 15 2,331 47 14,264 33 4,793 29 A 6"- 16" Wages & Expenses 1958 65,500 00 34,926 50 . .. 30,573 50 0 Cemetery 70 Personal Services .. . 4,244 55 4,244 55 v, Wages & Expenses 29,694 82 28,981 75 713 07 Capital Expenditures 1957 373 28 373 28 ... . Capital Expenditures 1958 .. .. . .... ... 2,000 00 1,887 17 112 83 Interest on Debt . . ... .... .. 222,810 00 222,555 28 254 72 Maturing Debt .. ... ..... . .. . • 559,000 00 559,000 00 . .. Capital Expenditures Comm .... 350 00 305 50 44 50 .. Reserve Fund .... ... 25,000 00 25,000 00 Total .. .... $1,258,969 86 $8,110,644 26 $6,632,816 00 $132,846 02 $2,603,952 10 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 229 230 ANNUAL REPORTS 1958 Loss of Taxes -State Land 1,644 82 School Aid -Chapter 70 .. 134,337 00 RECEIPTS Retarded Children 8,116 34 GENERAL REVENUE Refunds for Pay'ts Sch Loans 85,213 19 + Taxes-Levy of 1958 Vocational Education . 7,746 64 Director of Standards 75 00 Polls .. $1 1,760 00 Personal 269,304 88 240,365 67 Real Estate 3,591,793 86 From the County Added to Tax Titles . .... . 59 75 3,872,918 49 Dog Licenses 3,473 89 Taxes-Prior Years Polls . .... .. 8 00 U S Grants Personal 2,333 37 Old Age Assistance Real . . . 64,274 20 Administration . . 5,296 00 66,615 57 Aid and Expenses .. 52,815 88 58,111 88 From the Commonwealth of Mass Dependent Children Income Tax 112,609 18 Administration . 1,679 91 Corporation Tax 118,692 30 Aid and Expenses6,384 22 Meal Tax 4,552 69 8,064 13 235,854 17 Disability Assistance Licenses Administration .. . 1,164 54 Liquor 6,000 00 Aid and Expenses . ... 6,201 51 Sunday 150 00 7,366 05 Bowling 10 00 Other General Revenue For Milk & Oleo & Pasteurization 35 50 Loss of Taxes Junk •••• Town of Arlington Land . 748 20 Victuallers 185 00 City of Cambridge Land 806 25 Automobile Dealers 100 00 Other 111 85 1,554 45 6,592 35 Tax Title Redemptions Tax Titles 6,711 92 Permits Tax Title Possessions . ... 9,170 31 Marriage 512 00 15,881 83 Building 4,458 00 Easement Refund 25 00 Plumbing 1,281 75 Cesspools 655 00 TOTAL GENERAL REVENUE 4,525,131 13 Gas17 50 Garbage and Sewage 1 00 Other 81 40 7,006 65 COMMERCIAL REVENUE Fines and Forfeits Special Assessments and Privileges Special Assessments Court Fines 1,301 00 Sewer Apportioned Paid in Advance 9,512 02 Grants and Gifts Added to 1958 Tax Bills 26,603 62 Added to Prior Tax Bills 1,425 95 From the Commonwealth Unapportioned 13,656 35 Paraplegic Veterans Taxes 2,783 18 Tax Title 293 69 English Speaking Classes 112 50 51,491 63 George Barden-Smith Fund 337 00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 231 232 ANNUAL REPORTS • Street Cary Memorial Building Apportioned Paid in Advance 7,722 74 Rentals .. ... 120 00 Added to 1958 Tax Bills 20,087 15 Janitor Service 63 00 Added to Prior Tax Bills 803 48 183 00 • Unapportioned . .... . 30,165 59 + 58,778 96 Legal Department Sidewalk Board of Appeals— Hearings 1,090 00 Apportioned Paid in Advance 510 57 Planning Board — Hearings 225 00 Added to 1958 Tax Bills 687 14 Zoning Books, Maps, etc . 70 20 Unapportioned 4,959 48 Land Court Refunds 25 00 Added to Prior Tax Bills 36 85 1,410 20 6,194 04 TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTAL Water 7,463 45 Apportioned Paid in Advance 607 12 Added to 1958 Tax Bills 3,409 82 Added to Prior Tax Bills ... .. . 496 10 PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY Unapportioned 3,620 57 Police Department Tax Titles62 38 8,195 99 Bicycle Permits 141 25 Suspended Assessments . . ... 1,696 56 Revolver Permits 404 00 Miscellaneous .. .... 41 50 586 75 Privileges Fire Department Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes Oil Permits and Blasting165 50 Levy of 1958 342,847 43 Prior Years 78,570 52 421,417 95 Farm Animal Excise 1958 67 95 Inspection Farm Animal Excise Prior Years 13 75 Weights and Measures 370 60 81 70 Wires 1,168 00 TOTAL SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS TOTAL PROTECTION OF PERSONS 1,538 60 AND PRIVILEGES 547,856 83 AND PROPERTY . 2,290 85 COMMERCIAL REVENUE—DEPARTMENTAL HEALTH AND SANITATION Collector Certificate Fees . .. 1,550 00 Health Department Tax Demand Costs 682 80 Dental Clinic 134 00 2,322 80 State—Tuberculosis603 56 Selectmen Contagious Diseases 181 50 785 06 Miscellaneous . .. . .. . 319 24 Sewer Department Town Clerk House Connections 2,399 07 Miscellaneous 230 20 Mortgages Recorded 1,569 63 Sewer Rates 14,789 34 Mortgages Discharged 108 04 Sewer Charge lieu of Betterments 2,795 03 Pole Location Certificates 141 00 Sewage, Garbage, Refuse 76 00 ' Miscellaneous 72 00 20,289 64 Fees 781 75 Certificates 555 79 TOTAL HEALTH AND SANITATION 21,208 70 3,228 21 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 233 234 ANNUAL REPORTS M • Highway HIGHWAYS UNCLASSIFIED Joint Construction Ambulance Rentals 1,924 00 State . .. 16,536 17 Rental Barnes Property . . 1,020 00 County 3,307 33 Parking Meters 6,966 87 + Highway Road Mach Fund 34,859.12 Miscellaneous Items 22 21 '' Sale of Scrap 291 28 House Rental 217 50 Highway Maintenance,State 1,500 00 Millyan Rental .. 900 00 Highway Maintenance,County 1,500 00 11,050 58 Chapter #718 . ... 39,000 00 TOTAL UNCLASSIFIED . 11,050 58 Gasoline Sales 649 06 97,642 96 Water Department PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISES TOTAL HIGHWAYS .. . . 97,642.96 Sale of Water Rates of 1958 and Prior Years 195,081 46 Liens Added to Taxes 4,096 10 Temporary Aid PUBLIC WELFARE Miscellaneous .. .. ... 775 66 House Connections 871 38 Reimbursement-Cities & Towns 1,275 15 Water Charges Lieu of Better- ments 420 00 , ' Aid to Dependent Children Tax Titles ..... . . .. . 78 38 Reimbursement-State 5,292 16 201,322 98 TOTAL PUBLIC SERVICE ENTER- Soldiers' Benefits PRISES 201,322 98 State aid-Individuals 2,679 96 Munroe CEMETERIES Annual Care 69 00 Old Age Assistance Interments 397 00 Reimbursement-State 65,445 97 Foundations and G & L . . 138 25 Reimbursement-Cities & Towns 2,070 98 Perpetual Care 200 00 Reimbursement-Individuals . 14,316 90 81,833 85 Westview Disability Assistance Sale of Lots 7,672 00 Reimbursement-State 7,362 41 Perpetual Care 8,694 00 Interments 3,437 00 TOTAL PUBLIC WELFARE . 98,443 53 Foundations and G & L 1,379 75 House Rent 120 00 22,107 00 Tuition SCHOOLS TOTAL CEMETERIES . . . ... .. 22,107 00 Tuitions State Wards . . 2,876 32 Tuitions Others 4,040 40 INTEREST Athletic Activity 7,630 89 Special Assessments School Lunch Program 157,077 10 Sewer 7,638 03 Sale of Books, Supplies, etc 1 00 Street 5,070 34 Miscellaneous Receipts 3,059 94 Sidewalk253 90 Transportation Aid from Com- Water 592 22 monwealth . 32,152 22 Interest-Deferred Taxes 2,357 66 Chapter#874 Federal Emergency Interest on Bonds Issued 5,036 33 School Fund . 49,740 11 Tax Title Interest 842 06 ` S U P R A D 21,900 00 Interest Treasury Notes 11,091 11 r 278,477 98 32,881 65 TOTAL SCHOOLS ... . 278,477 98 TOTAL INTEREST . .. .. . 32,881 65 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 235 236 ANNUAL REPORTS • General Loans MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS EXPENDITURES Premiums 4,425 90 Street . ... .. .. 60,000 00 (Including Cash Payments and Departmental Transfers) School 2,380,000 00 r Sewer 165,000 00 Appropriation Committee • Water . Anticipation Revenue Loan 1,000,000 00 Expenses 3,609,425 90 Office Supplies .. ... $438 99 Printing & Mailing Reports 1,293 98 TOTAL MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS 3,609,425 90 Meeting Expense. .. 47 30 1,780 27 Refunds REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS Old Age Assistance Selectmen's Department Aid and Expenses786 10 Personal Services Dependent Children Executive Clerk 4,411 79 Aid and Expenses . 805 05 Senior Clerk 2,765 48 Veterans' Services Junior Clerk 2,071 03 Aid and Expenses .. . 252 50 9,248 30 ` Expenses Cemetery Department Selectmen 1,000 00 Munroe Perpetual Care Fund .. . 1,500 00 Executive Clerk 250 00 Westview Perpetual Care Fund 2,000 00 Office Supplies 624 33 Colonial Perpetual Care Fund ... Equipment119 40 Refunds 16,209 81 Advers & Repairs 313 58 Claims Constable Service 461 26 Miscellaneous 1,000 97 Sundry 186 50 22,554.43 2,955 07 Carryover '57 234 00 TOTAL REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS 22,554 43 Agency AGENCY, TRUST AND INVESTMENTS Accounting Department Sporting Licenses3,381 50 Personal Services Dog Licenses . 4,122 25 Accountant 5,370 27 Deposits Senior Clerk 2,717 09 Junior Clerk 2,378 92 Sewer House Connections 33,504.89 10,466 28 Water House Connections 18,897 81 Expenses Special Deposits 1,720 00 Office Supplies 261 00 Withholding Taxes 298,094 34 Equipment & Repairs 131 37 Tailings 31 42 Other Trusts Binding Records 142 00 Travel & Meeting Expense 219 85 Hayes Fountain . . 186 32 Sundry 83 43 Tower Park Memorial 350 60 837 65 Albert B Tenney Memorial 150 00 Taylor Tree Fund 936 38 361,375.51 Town Cleik&Treasurer's Department TOTAL AGENCY,TRUST AND IN- VESTMENTS361,375 51 Personal Services Town Clerk & Treasurer 6,734 00 TOTAL CASH RECEIPTS 9,839,233 48 Asst Town Clerk & Treasurer 3,659 02 CASH BALANCE JANUARY 1, 1958 2,101,415 43 Junior Clerks 4,582 52 GRAND TOTAL DECEMBER 31, 1958 $1 1,940,648 91 14,975 54 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 237 238 ANNUAL REPORTS Expenses Elections Department Office Supplies 434 01 Equipment & Repair 242 00 Expense (Jurisdiction of Selectmen) Travel &Meeting Expense 303 00 Warden & Other Officers 1,385 35 • Association Dues 21 50 Printing, Preparing & Mailing Bond Premium 404 00 Warrants 4,488 74 Sundry 244 50 Sundry 73 49 6,118 59 1,478 00 Parking Meter Maintenance 97 30 Expenses (Jurisdiction of Town Clerk) 969 76 Foreclosure& Redemption of Taxes 31 79 Registrations Department Collector's Department Personal Services Registrar 225 00 Personal Services Collector 5,945 58 Assistant Registrars 2,007 50 Clerk 568 00 Senior Clerk 3,070 00 2,800 50 Junior Clerks 4,198 58 Expenses 1,745 60 13,214 16 Expenses Office Supplies 1,572 68 Public Works-Supt's Office Equipment & Repair 143 15 Personal Services Recording Fees 65 57 Superintendent 9,281 24 Bond Premium672 75 Asst Superintendent 6,214 94 Sheriff 120 00 Office Manager 4,423 33 Association Dues 47 48 Clerical 12,894 06 2,621 63 32,813 77 Metered Mail 3,975 99 Expenses Supplies- Equipment 668 59 Equipment & Repairs 9 Assessor's Department Sundry 1 7 5a Personal Services 1,603 24 Assessors 2,437 50 Carryover-1957 598 34 Secretary 5,855 01 Senior Clerk 3,176 96 Town Offices&Cary Memorial Bldg Junior Clerks 4,918 18 16,387 65 Personal ServicesJanitr 3,958 81 Expenses Asst Janitor 3,677 89 Office Supplies 1,032 35 Second Asst Janitor 3,675 89 Recording &Transfer Fees 244 41 11,312 59 Assistant Assessors 300 00 Expenses Meeting Expense-Dues 214 27 Labor2,796 38 1,791 03 Repairs & Other Expenses 11,787 96 Telephone3,083 61 Automotic Voting Machines 23,456 00 Fuel 4,834 53 & Power 5,761 89 Law Department Gas 858 18 Personal Services Water133 17 N Town Counsel 4,000 00 Sundry 83 27 e Special Fees 5,000 00 29,338 99 Expense 1,813 83 New Town Office Building 3,973 50 10,813 83 1957 Carryover 5,068 95 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 239 240 ANNUAL REPORTS Engineering Department Expenses Personal Services Postage & Office Supplies 845 72 Assistant Engineer 3,681 74 Office Equipment & Repair 698 25 Others 21,080 19 Telephone 2,517 83 • 24,761 93 Motor Equipment 1,586 85 • Expenses Gasoline & Oil 2,094 01 Field & Office Supplies 956 27 Radio Maintenance 765 35 Equipment Rentals 180 81 Equipment for Men 2,014 75 Equipment & Repair 36 56 Equipment for Women 12 00 Gas 59 70 Meals 64 26 Sundry 856 00 Photo Supplies & Sery 663 24 Land Court 30 66 Ammunition 55 00 2,120 00 Town Rental 439 48 Sundry 138 50 Board of Appeals New Cars 2,943 73 Expenses 14,838 97 p Parking Meter Maintenance 152 45 Clerical 464 00 Postage & Supplies 365 89 1957 Carryover 420 50 Advertising 611 10 Equipment & Repair 152 75 Fire Department / 1,593 74 Personal Services Planning Board Chief Engineer 6,402 87 F Personal Services Captains, Lieutenants & Deputy 33,515 57 ; Town Planner 7,819 96 Privates 134,044 25 Clerk 1,349 58 Callmen 2,766 78 9,169 54 Extra Duty 1,624 02 Expenses Clerk 1,827 00 Clerical 105 60 180,180 49 Postage & Supplies 1,020 95 Expenses Prof Special Services 2,057 65 Office Expenses 392 91 Car Expense 245 00 Telephone 1,159 91 Advertising 66 31 Equipment for Men 1,141 16 Sundry 78 57 Fire Fighting Equipment 1,218 11 3,574 08 Equipment & Repair 3,754 94 Street Options 1,100 00 Alarm Box & Radio Maint 5,482 97 TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT $253,027 61 Hose 1,440 34 Fuel & Light 4,011 53 Rescue & Salvage 244 32 Maint-Bldgs & Grounds 2,199 79 PROTECTION OF PERSONS & PROPERTY Gas & Oil 1,318 42 Medical 598 40 Police Department Water 87 57 Personal Services 22,750 37 Chief 6,651 19 Lieutenants & Sergeants 37,044 45 Patrolmen 96,951 93 Capital Outlay (New Fire Engine) 17,870 00 Matron 93 00 Civilian Defense • Clerk 3,039 14 Expenses • Policewomen 11,070 00 Telephone 65 86 Special Police 2,011 77 Equipment 1,568 67 156,861 48 1,634 53 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 241 242 ANNUAL REPORTS • • Dog Officer Inspection Department Personal Services Personal Services 11,565 79 Officer 300 00 Inspectors •• 3 910 16 Clerks 15,475 95 Expenses Care & Feeding of Dogs . 694 35 Expenses 994 35 Auto Allowances . 857.96 TOTAL PROTECTION OF PERSONS All Other • 900 43 & PROPERTY454,415 86 1,758 39 Carryover-1957 2,820 93 Weights&Measures HEALTH & SANITATION Health Department Personal Services 1,000 00 Sealer •••• Personal Services Executive Health Officer 5,631 68 Expenses 370 00 Clerk 2,475 59 Auto Allowance .. .. 126 06 8,107 27 Sundry .. 496 06 Expenses Auto Allowance .. 739 52 Insect Suppression Office Expenses . 397 27 Wages&Expenses Telephone .. 97 91 Labor 3,506 56 Hospitals 156 00 a rs Supplies 3,478 23 Tuberculosis 1,339 50 Town Rentals 56 25 Visiting Nurse Assn. . .... . 2,100 00 7,041 04 Sundry 702 69 5,552 95 Shade Trees Engineering Service 2,094 64 Wages&Expenses 9,830 66 Labor .. • • 820 16 i Equipment, Tools & Repair Mosquito Control7,000 00 Loam &Trees ... 3,811 53 Town Rentals . 589 72 75 26 Sundry • Carryover-1957 15,127 33 Dog Clinic 1,682.27 Expenses Veterinarian 100 00 Sundry . 545 74 Dutch Elm 645 74 I Wages&Expenses 18,308 96 Dental ental Clinic Supplies 2,857 87 Personal Services Town Rental 11,585.08 Dentist ... . 2,644 00 1,309 54 Hygienist 2,560 00 Carryover-1957 5,204 00 Expenses Forest Fires Laundry 25 20 A Wages& Expenses 238 00 Dental Supplies . 560 74 Labor . .. 178 13 Travel Allowance 180 00 765 94 Supplies & Equipment 416 13 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 243 244 ANNUAL REPORTS li • Drain Construction-Sundry Streets Posture Clinic Personal Services Wages& Expenses Nurses1,258 00 Labor 3,440 06 • Town Equipment ... ... ..... ... 650 75 b 4 Expenses 126 93 Pipe 614.24 Postage & Supplies .. Supplies3,894 46 30 00 Outside 1Rentals . 201.00 Vital Statistics •••• Cant ract-Prof Sery 2,140 00 10,940 51 Animal In-pecticn Department Carryover-1957 6,206.71 950 00 Inspector Sewer Maintenance Garbage Collection Wages& Expenses 13 Contract 21,107.68 Labor ••• ••• 4,09490 00 Telepohne 7 490 58 Light & Power 5,172 27 Care of Dumps Equipment, Tools & Repair 260 94 Wages& Expenses Equipment Rental • Gas •••• 31 03 Labor 10,282 75 Miscellaneous ... • 24 14 Town Equipment 5,054 00 • 17,102 09 Gravel 2,721 70 Sewer Services Sundry .. ... ..... ..... .. 341 43 1 18,399 88 F Wages& Expenses 24,290 58 TOTAL HEALTH & SANITATION.. 336,431 96 Lab Pipe 13,104 31 e & Fittings 264 55 Equipment & Repair • 60 00 Town Equipment Rental 3 3,1160 05 HIGHWAYS u Lumber-Gravel, ra etc 5,544 41 Public Works Building 6,799 43 Supplies .•• .. Wages& Expenses Prof Sery .. 432 44 58,605.67 Labor .. ,... .... . 21,605 23 Fuel, Light & Power 3,386 94 447 41 Equipment & Repair . . 3,933 21 Trunk Sewer-Wood Street Town Rental 239 46 12.20 Building Repairs & Supplies . 798 23 Trunk Sewer-Route 128 Sundry 134 13 11,444 50 Gas 108 75 Trunk Sewer-1955 .•• "" " 30,205 95 Sewer Construction-Sundry Streets Highway Maintenance Wages& Expenses Labor . •• ••• 2,362 92 Wages& Expenses ' Town Equipment .. ... 258 00 r443 75 Labor 40,294 31 Deds etc 172 60 Equipment & Repair 16,381 98 Ce • 39,557 51 Town Equipment Rental 6,251 75 Contract "" 5,976 03 Other Equipment Rental 47 25 Professional Services Equipment & Supp'ies l2,311 10 Stone, Cement, Gravel, etc 18,011 03 51,081 91 Basins 2,250 00 3,356 98 Sundry 389 48 Sewer Const 1956 105,990.95 83,625 80 Sewer Const 1957 .•• TOWN OF LEXINGTON 245 246 ANNUAL REPORTS • • Middleby Realty (Famosi) 21,000 00 Engineering Service For P ons 9 75 42,984 48 Worthen Road, Lincoln New Equipment S. Street Construction-Sundry Streets Millyan Land Purchase 28,900 00 + Labor .. 510 20 11,890 65 Snow Removal Professional Services 749 47 Wages& Expenses Deeds Contract 65,121 60 Labor .. . . 30,934 5 90 38 Plow & Truck Repairs 5,341 89 Sundry 2 78,362 30 Equipment Rentals 21,283 75 1,911.18 Gravel, Sand & Salt .. .. 10,755 57 1956 Street Construction 17,117 74 Sundry 588 7 1957 Street Construction .. Town Equipment .... .. 11,783 77 Weather Service 200 00 80,300 38 Chapter 90 Ma '58 Traffic Regulation and Control 4 296 92 Labor 3 852 41 Labor 3,972 67 Supplies 4,149.33 Light •. •.. 381 55 Supplies . . . . 1,214 04 Chapter 90 Construction'58 Town Equipment 189 39 3,79 99 Equipment & Repair . . 3,996 04 aLabor 25,950 99 Sundry 10 71 Contract •• • 830 72 9,764.40 f .. • Supplies 13.35 Traffic Regulation'S6 152 50 Miscellaneous 27,175 05 Traffic Regulation '57 .. . 1,311 17 7,907 34 Chapter 90 Const.'57 • Street Lights . . "" 47,380.77 595 94 Chapter 90 Const '55 •• Street Signs Labor .. . . 2,167.72 5,515.68 Supplies . . .. .. . . 1,611 52 Worthen Road '5T Town • Equipment .. .... 55 25 3,834 49 2,174 89 Depot Square Street Signs 1957 . .. . 1,029.91 II Highway Dept-Road Machinery Sidewalk Construction Supplies . .. .. . 1,109 85 Expenses 10,623 37 Town Rental 256 50 Gas & Oil 17,490 56 Deeds . .. .. .. 25 46 Parts & Repairs 2 972 12 Labor 1,036 95 Labor 831 80 Contract 14,779 00 Sundry 31,917 85 17,207 76 Sidewalk'56 . 9 00 Sidewalk'57 10,807 73 • 4,255 74 Highway 1957 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 247 248 ANNUAL REPORTS • • Veterans'Services&Benefits Curbing Construction Personal Services Labor •• ••• 1,179 55 Director1,708 12 Supplies .... . 2,955.97 Administration 33714 } Cold Top & Gravel . .. 909 80 Aid&Expenses 5,045 32 Cash Grants 3,485 00 a Curb '56 ... •••• 237 14 All Other 2,933 70 Curb '57 456 54 6,418 70 TOTAL HIGHWAYS ... 565,346 13 TOTAL PUBLIC WELFARE AND VETERANS' SERVICES AND BENEFITS 210,131 89 PUBLIC WELFARE & VETERANS' SERVICES & BENEFITS SCHOOLS Public Welfare Schools Personal Services Personal Services Agent 3,531 04 Superintendent .. 11,166 64 Social Worker ... 2,275.48 Attendance Officer 1,112 50 Senior Clerk 3,093 00 8,899 52 Other Expenses (Clerks) 32,685 55 I 4,702 82 Principal & Teachers (High) 626,997 51 Paid from Federal GrantsPrincipal & Teachers (Elem) 533,618 80 Administration Substitutes and Special 13,193 00 Postage & Office Supplies 250 89 Janitors-High & Elem 113,167 53 Auto Expense .... 37 50 Health .. 12,699 88 Telephone ... 165 83 1,344,641 41 Meeting Expense 87 00 Expenses Gas ... • 10 87 General Expense 15,894 54 Town Equipment ... 59 91 Textbooks 38,430 26 Sundry 13 00 Supplies 53,997 61 625 00 31,10911 1 1 Paid from Fed Grants 0 A A 1,415 42 Light & Power 39,054 05 Aid and Expenses Telephone 3,647 21 6,827 40 Towel Service 3,536 25 Cash Grants ••• 15 General Relief 5,393Gas • 2,894 51 12,220 55 Maintenance-Repairs 42,257 19 Janitors' Supplies .. . .. .. . 7,348 27 Aid to Dependent Children Libraries 3,069 48 Aid and Expenses Health 1,213 79 7,141 90 Transportation 65,205 28 Cash Grants I Paid from Federal Grant 6,610 63 Outlay-Bldg New Equipment 10,707 56 School Committee 2,779 61 1 Automobile Driving Instr . 325 74 Old Age Assistance 321,470 46 Aid and Expenses gq 886 73 Cash Grants Americanization Classes . .. 235 00 Other Cities &Towns 2,049 07 91,935 80 Paid from Federal Grant .. 51,009 00 Vocational Education Tuition 7,409 49 Handicraft .. . 8,557 61 • Disability Assistance 14,400 00 Aid and Expenses Out of State Travel 2,707 29 465 02 Paid from Federal Grants TOWN OF LEXINGTON 249 250 ANNUAL REPORTS I • RECREATION & UNCLASSIFIED Maria Hastings School Addition . 68,661.16 Parks Wages&Expenses Harrington School Addition 85,831 21 Labor 38,796 78 Equipment & Repair 14,089.77 r K Equipment Rentals 2,050 97 54,654.84 Franklin School Addition .. Grass Seed, Fertilizer, etc 7,300 40 Light&Power1,086 54 Water312 12 New Junior High School Constr. 706,636 05 Flags, Flag Pole Maint 187 00 Miscellaneous Supplies 422.96 New Junior High Plans&Specs. 56,486 23 Contract 10,530 00 Professional Service 4,307 18 79,083 72 Junior High Renovation ... 377,852 27 New Equipment ... ... . 9,500 00 Park-1957 1,419 45 Baskin Playground 688 00 New High School Addition 2,815 96 Recreation R Willard-Robinson 17,500 00 Personal Services Supervision & Instruction 9,715 20 Expenses Barnes Property 17,946 92 Transportation 140 50 1 Equipment & Repair 2,615 64 Fence 130 81 Standing School Comm. 161 00 Car Allowance . 50 00 Sundry 528 81 TOTAL SCHOOLS .. ... , 3,071,324 63 3,506 26 Pensions 1 LIBRARIES Police ... . 11,010 24 Library Fire 8,311 08 Personal Services Librarian . .. 5,914 98 Board of Retirement Assistants & Substitutes 48,418 01 Expenses .. 325 00 Janitors .... 5,158 26 Accrued Liability .. 37,328 00 1 59,491 25 1 Expenses Postage & Supplies 1,900 75 Historic Districts Commission 509 39 Books, Periodicals, Bulletins 12,151.19 Binding . 2,519 93 Memorial Day i Fuel & Light .... 6,500.82 Building &Grounds 1,713 13 May 30th 477 48 All Other ... 1,420 08 Veterans' Day Nov 11th ., 136 15 26,205 90 Veterans' Day 1957 . ... .. 76 50 Cary Library Addition . 178,534 09 • Town Celebrations TOTAL LIBRARIES ... 264,231 24 Expenses . .. 3,777 21 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 251 252 ANNUAL REPORTS • • Insurance Water Construction Sundry Streets (Includes 6-16"Pipe) Workingman's Compensation 11,472 08 Wages& Expenses Public Liability .... ... 30 85 Contract 792 50 Auto Liability 5,281 56 Labor1,993 08 Auto, Fire & Theft . .... 516 57 Pipe & Fittings 27,822 69 Building, Fire & Boiler 18,728 75 Equipment Rentals 186 00 General 655 20 Equipment, Tools & Repair 71 70 Schools ... ... 5,017 75 Professional Services 3,914 07 41,702 76 Sundry 146 46 34,926 50 Group Insurance Study360 29 Water Construction 1956 94 44 Water Constructicn 1957 14,264 33 Town Report Printing ... . 2,242 19 Water D strict Study 1957 2,500 00 Ambulance Maintenance238 03 Water Standp pa, 1957 130,497 66 Administration of Trust Funds . 87 24 Standpipe Demolition 1957 230 00 11, TOTAL WATER 271,320.79 Unclassified .. . 118 41 TOTAL RECREATION & UNCLASSIFIED 210,613 32 CEMETERIES (. Munroe&Westview t Personal Services PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISES Superintendent 2,716 21Clerk1,528 34 Water Maintenance 4,244 55 Wages&Expenses Wages& Expenses Office Supplies .... 1,009 33 Labor 26,517 11 Office Equipment & Repairs 338 71 Equipment Rentals ... .. 142 55 Labor ... .. 29,038.51 Equipment, Tools & Repairs 777 83 Pipe, Fittings & Hydrants 1,156 60 Lumber, Paint, Cement, etc 1,192 89 Meters, Parts & Repairs . 11,954 38 Water 39 07 Equipment Rentals 1,897 83 Auto Allowance . ... 309 89 Equipment & Repair ... 1,990 82 28,979 34 Water-Arlington 429 71 Westview Gravel, etc .... 268 56 Capital Outlay2,260 45 Sundry .. 105 21 48,189 66 TOTAL CEMETERIES 35,484 34 Water Maint 1957 653.92 Interest On Debt Water Services Highway Loans 15,702 00 Sewer Loans29,860 25 Wages& Expenses School 98,894 25 Labor 10,441 93 Fire93 75 Pipe & Fittings, Valves, Curb Library 8,400.00 Boxes . ... 23,221 42 Water 16,609 75 Equipment Rentals .. 1,366 00 Town Off 75 Lumber, Stone, Gravel, etc 3,625 43 6,000175,560 00 , Equipment Repair .. 1,306 08 Sundry 3 42 39,964 28 TOTAL INTEREST ON DEBT . 175,560 00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 253 254 ANNUAL REPORTS Matured Debt Anticipation of Revenue 1,001,225 00 0 Highway 78,000 00 Sewer 72,000 00 Fire Insurance 250 71 School 304,000 00 Water 70,000 00 Tax Title Refund 97 10 Fire 5,000 00 Town Off 15,000 00 Tailings 4 76 Library 15,000 00 559,000 00 George Taylor Fund 509 75 County Tuberculosis Assessment 22,040 57 Hayes Fund 186 32 State Taxes 192,222 30 Special Account 4 75 County Tax 92,440 23 House Rental 5 90 Sporting Licenses 3,381 50 IL M D C Sewer Reserve 6,675 00 LI Dog Licenses 4,122 75 Planning Board Subdivision 700 00 Trustees of Public Trust 8,894 00 Proceeds From Loans . 7,538 67 IP Withholding Taxes 298,094 34 i Albert Ball Tenney Fund 26 08 High School Athletics 25,043 22 Estimated Receipts . 112 50 Sup ad 29,751 56 George Barden Fund . 487 50 Arthur D Little 5,801 27 Smith-Hughes Fund 340 00 P L 874 13,356 86 2,667,798 07 Refunds TOTAL EXPENDITURES 8,340,130 60 CASH BALANCE DEC 31, 1958 3,600,518 31 Real Estate Taxes 24,230 54 Personal Taxes 54 82 Polls 42 70 $1 1,940,648 91 Motor Vehicle Excise 8,608 50 Public Services 10,122 44 General 283 72 43,342 72 William A.Tower Memorial Park Fund 475 00 School Lunch Program ' Personal Services 46,497 40 Supplies 129,304 81 175,802 21 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 255 256 ANNUAL REPORTS a REVENUE 1958 Debits WATER ASSESSMENT FUND , Debits 1958 Appropriations . ... .. .. .. $5,229,083 04 Transfers 1958 and Adjustments . ... . $6,603 50 Miscellaneous Amounts to be raised .... 404,468 31 .. "" Balance Dec 31, 1958 8,612 68 Adjustment on Commitment .... ... 61 61 Surplus to E & D 309,653 62 $15,216 18 $5,943,266 58 Credits Balance Jan 1, 1958 ....Credits $6,884 36 Receipts . . .. ... 8,331 82 Transfers from Various Accounts .... .... .... .. . $558,912 15 Poll Tax Commitment .... 13,872 00 $15,216 18 Real Estate Commitment .... .... .... .... 3,735,379 30 Personal Tax Commitment . .... ..... 272,760 13 Estimated Receipts 1957 Transfer. ..... .... . . 1,054,370 45 WATER DEPT AVAILABLE SURPLUS Recap. sheet adjustment .... . ... ... 621 55 Debits Omitted taxes ... ... • 2,408 60 Transfer by Town Meeting 1958 Estimated Receipts 1958 Bal . .. 304,942 40 Balance Dec 31, 1958 $]6,252 15 • "' .. 85,247 74 $5,943,266 58 $101,499 89 PARKING METER ACCOUNT Credits Balance Jan 1, 1958 .... Debits $56,621 08 Receipts and Adjustments . 44,878 81 Transfers per Town Meeting .. ... $7,250 00 Balance Dec 31, 1958 • ... 7,225 19 $101,499.89 $14,475 19 SALE OF REAL ESTATE FUND Credits Debits Balance Jan 1, 1958 $7,382 22 Balance Dec 31, 1958 •. Receipts 1958 .. 7,092 97 •• •' $188 30 Credits $14,475 19 Balance Jan 1, 1958 . 188 30 SEWER ASSESSMENT FUND Debits Transfers byTown Meeting SALE OF LOTS FUND Debits Transfers 1958 by Town Meeting .... ..... $60,007 30 eting 1958 Balance Dec 31, 1958 ... .... .... .. . 44,956 11 Balance Dec 31, 1958 ... •••• $2,000 00 31,296.90 $104,963 41 Credits $33,296.90 Credits Balance Jan 1, 1958 . . . .... ..... $52,702 07 Balance Jan 1, 1958 eceipts and Transfers 52,261 34 Receipts 1958 "" $25,624 90 7,672 00 $104,963 41 $33,296 90 4 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 257 258 ANNUAL REPORTS OVERLAY RESERVE Debits Due 1962 15,149 02 Transfers by Town Meeting 1958 . Due 1963 8,332.82 Balance Dec 31, 1958 $20,000 00 Due 1964 6,045 62 ` "" ••• .... . 13,938.41 Due 1965 ... .... 6,045 56 + $33,938 41 Due 1966 5,610 07 Due 1967 .. ... 4,958 23 Credits Due 1968 ... 3,944 85 Balance Jan 1, 1958 .. $21,785 12 Due 1970 .. ...... .... 3,935 60 Due 1969 3,935.67 .... "' Transfers 1958 from Overlays From Reserve Fund .... "' .. ' 3,342 49 Due 1971 3,807 13 .. ..... .... "" ••• 8,810 80 Due 1972 . Due 1973 . .... .•.. 3,760 17 3,513 10 $33,938 41 Due 1974 3,482 54 Due 1975 .... ... 3,461.24 ROAD MACHINERY FUND Due 1976 2• 818 89 Debits Due 1977 ... 1,831.17 Transfers by Town Meeting 1958 .... $161,484 25 ` Balance Dec 31, 1958 "" "" $50,000 00 "' 38,128 15 Street Assessments Not Due . .... $129,678 73 $88,128 15 Suspended Assessments ... . $9,447 83 Credits Due 1959 17,698 02 li Balance Jan. 1, 1958 Due 1960 15,640 27 "' "' $50,965 8 T Due 1961 . ... . 14,143 93 0 Receipts and Transfers Due 1962 13,214 61 • .. 37,162 34 Due 1963 . .... .. 6,419 77 $88,128 15 Due 1964 6,419 68 Due 1965 ... ... . 6,419 68 EXCESS AND DEFICIENCY Due 1966 . 5,924 96 Debits Due 1967 5,216 88 Transfers Due 1968 . 3,460 87 Tax Titles "" $355,441 13 Due 1969 .•.. 3,460 84 "' "" 4,403 38 Due 1970 .... 3,460 82 Balance Dec 31, 1958 "' • "' Due 1972 .. . .. ..•. •687,527.35 Due 1971 ... 3,429 98 3,022 76 $1,047,371 86 Due 1973 . .... 2,825 34 Credits Due 1974 2,825 33 Balance Jan. 1, 1958 Due 1975 .. .. 2,825 31 Receipts "" "" "" $565,489.60 Due 1976 . ... ... .. 2,474 96 p "' 349,036 24 Due 1977 ... 1,346.89 Transfers "' "' 132,846.02. • 132,846.02 $129,678.73 $1,047,371.86 Sidewalk Assessments Not Due $5,356.11 Due 1959 . • •••• •.. $597 57 • DEFERRED ASSESSMENTS Due 1960 597 57 Sewer Assessments Not Due Due 1961 597.53 "" $161,484 25 Due 1962 .. .. 413 99 Suspended Assessments $16,622.88 Due 1963 403.89 N. Tax Title .. 438 69 ... 403 86 Due 1959 Due 1964 .. 22,796 36 Due 1965 •... 403 88 Due 1960 ,566 44 Due 1961 "' "" Due 1966 . 21403 88 19,428 19 Due 1967 178 84 Due 1968 .. . 178 84 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 259 260 ANNUAL REPORTS s 172 57 Furniture and Other Properties Due 1970 .... ... .. 172 58 Due 1969 Town Offices and Cary Memorial 33,650 00 Due 1971 .. .. .. .. 172 56 Schools .. .. .... .... 440,115 00 Due 1972131 83 Libraries . .... .. 198,000 00 Due 1973 .... ..... ... . . 131 83 Fire Department .... .... 130,000 00 . Due 1974 .... .. .. .. 131 83 Police Department ... .... . .... 10,078 00 Due 1975 .. 125 28 Cemeteries ... .... 4,895 00 Due 1976 .. 125.28 Sealer of Weights and Measures ... 3,000.00 Due 1977 12 47 Town Equipment (Public Works) 194,000 00 $5,356 1 1 1,013,738 00 Water Assessments Not Due $9,475 53 Water Assessments Suspended ... ...... .. $1,710 23 Due 1959 . . ... . .. 1,894.97 Due 1960 .. .... ... 1,497 29 Due 1961 ..... .... ... 1,289 73 Due 1962 .... .... 300 99 Due 1963 .... . 248 94 Due 1964 ... ... ..... ... . 199 89 w Due 1965 199.87 Due 1966 .. ... 199 87 Due 1967 ... .... .... 199.87 Due 1968 .... 190 84 Due 1969 .... .... .... 190.84 tl lit Due 1970 190 84 Due 1971 ... .. 190 83 Due 1972 . ... .... . 190 83 Due 1973 .... . 163 33 Due 1974 . ... ... ... ... 163 33 Due 1975 152 75 Due 1976 .... . . 152 75 Due 1977 . .... . 147 54 $9,475 53 Debits PROPERTY ACCOUNTS Land and Buildings .... . $16,263 716 42 Furniture and Other Property . 1,013,738 00 17,277,454 42 Credits Land and Buildings Town Offices and Cary Memorial 1,028,000 00 Fire Department . .... . . 240,000.00 Sewer Department and System .. 2,981,983 00 Schools 8,340,500.00 Libraries .. .... . .. 614,000 00 Parks and Playgrounds . .... 293,000.00 Public Works Buildings .. . .. 105,255 00 Foreclosed Tax Properties .... .... 31,563 42 F ,, Water Department including Mains 2,587,866 00 Cemeteries . ... .... 41,549 00 16,263,716.42 262 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN OF LEXINGTON 261 3,853.68 s Geneva M. Brown Fund 6 248 00 TRUST ACCOUNTS Everett Mulliken-Hastings Park Fund •' 4,0002400 Albert Ball Tenney Memorial Fund . . 1,616 21 DECEMBER 31, 1958 Henry S. Raymond-Munroe Cemetery Fund 239,641 81 Assets • • Trust Fund and Securities Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts $239,641 81 Library Funds General Fund 11,506 33 Trustees of Bridge Charitable Fund 20,682 24 4,000 00 Trustees of School Funds 1,984 99 LeRoy and Geneva Brown Fund 1,100 00 • Trustees Cary Memorial Library 38,632 80 Beals Fund • 400.00 Maria Carey Library Fund ••• Board of Retirement . . .. 460,079 68 1,000 00 759,036 53 Book Purchase Fund .. 2 500 00 Alice Butler Cary Library Fund 300 00 Jane Phinney Library Fund ••• • Liabilities1,100.00 Goodwin Musical Collection Fund .. 3,100 00 Public Trusts Laura M Brigham Fund .• 300.00 George W Sarana Memorial Fund .. .. 1,800 00 Bridge Trust Fund 18,401 98 War Parents Book Memorial Fund 2,000.00 Eliz Gerry Charitable Trust 2,280 26 20,682.24 Nelson W Jenney Library Fund . 1,000 00 0 Pauline Burbank Pierce Library Fund 300.00 Caira Robbins Library Fund .... 1,100 00 Trustees Public Trusts Wellington Library Fund .... 1,000.00 Hallie Blake Prize Fund 1,114 27 Emma Ostrom Nichols Library Fund Edith C Redman Battle Green Fund . 609 76 Sarah E Ramyond Fund .... 2,000 00 al Orin Fiske Battle Green Fund 995 80 Abbie C Smith Fund 1,000 00 6 Eleanor S Beals Charity Fund3,347 09 Alice Butler Cary Fund-Income ... 607 57 LeRcy S Brown Patriots Day Fund 5,000 00 Jane Phinney Fund-Income .... 15.02 LeRoy S Brown Fund-Income 930 31 Goodwin Musical Collection-Income ... .. . . 78 20 Colonial Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund . .. 1,400 00 Laura M Brigham Fund-Income .. 224 75 Colonial Cemetery Fund-Income 501 64 George W Sarano Fund-Income .. ... 14 22 Munroe Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund40,960 00 War Parents Book Fund-Income .. . . 84 93 Munroe Cemetery Fund-Income 1,595 51 Sarah E Raymond Fund-Income .. 101 48 Westview Perpetual Care Fund .. 85,942 00 Income Reserve Fund ... 2,000 00 Westview Cemetery Fund-Income 2 295 45 38,632 80 Frederick L Emery Fund . .. . . 5,282 34 Emma I Fiske Flower Fund 342 86 Retirement Board Emma I Fiske School Fund ... ... . . . 5 19 305,488 35 Charles E French Colonial Cemetery Fund 2,335 82 Annuity Savings Fund 50,411 57 Charles E French School Medal Fund .. 2,654 78 Annuity Reserve'Fund 103,309 13 Jonas Gammel Fund 784 10 Pension Fund •••• ••• Military Service Fund 2,485 73 Harriet Gilmore Charity Fund 971 51 •, „ • 1,311 56 George L Gilmore Fund 12,202 25 Expense Fund (2,925 86) Hayes Fountain Fund .. 1,343 43 Interest Accrued on Investments 460,079 68 .. ... .... .... ... George W Taylor Flag Fund 3,025 81 Lexington High School Scholarship Fund .. ... .. 162 15 $759,036.53 " Herbert-Hilton-Munroe Cemetery Fund 5,129 84 GRAND TOTAL ••• George 0 Smith Park Fund .. ... ... .. 2,573 65 George Taylor Tree Fund 2,088 06 William A Tower Memorial Park Fund . . 10,000 00 a E Foster Sherburne-Tenney Sherburne Fund 25,978 77 Louise E Wilkins Flower Fund . .. .... .. 72 26 • Ellen A Stone Fund 2,000 00 Sarah E Raymond Library Fund 500 00 Charles Lyman Weld Fund ... ... .. 1,779 27 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 263 264 ANNUAL REPORTS s 0000000000000000 • • o °/°81 0000000000000000 0 W s6ui ose l 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 • • O eueH co u>N U,•0 M O n V 00 ul N 0,so M ' . • c0 W O V co r- O.M•00NI' N-In 00NN0 ' • 4 W 1,c6 L o o:0,606 1...".`O u)Lri V M r7 cy. — u) co CC to.). 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I- O 276 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN OF LEXINGTON 275 go • REPORT OF THE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00000000. 0 EXECUTIVE HEALTH OFFICER rn1- 0 0 0 0 00000000000 00000000000 0.0000000 0 Ev 00000000o00000o000000000 0 m�� V moo` Oi`'�M�°O DD��O�OirI�O ~OO�OOtn irj • Fromm �co��.p U)U)U)VD�`C�M M M N CO�.-- 4.9- ~~ To the Honorable Board of Selectmen December 31, 1958 "} Lexington,Massachusetts 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0000000000000000000 • • 0 Gentlemen. 00000 • 0 sle4oj 0000000000000000003 • , Buipuo9 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 0 0 o o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The following is the report of the Executive Health Officer for the year 1958. ;ui Ne;ol Qin in o.�.--^,---co co M M.o N N N N N N N No.p in in M M M M N N N N~ LA U 4 tsr LABORATORY C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 •%t£ 0000000000000000000 The Health Department laboratory is equipped to perform analysis on milk, 0 0 Al „9 F o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 water, and restaurant swabs on eating and drinking utensils A Certificate of Ap- +;SUO6 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 c••1proval for the laboratory has been issued' by the Massachusetts Department of Pub- 1 adidpue4s ooco oo oo ul inu)to N c,NNNNNNI,Nh LS6l N lic Health for the year 1958-59 441. 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PS61 o iri u) U)Lf)in'n in in •o Inspections are made without previous notification 1.9AO = O o 0 0 0 ' . • 0 School cafeterias have been found in excellent condition, and are conducted in %S z 0 0 0 0 0 ' • • • o a sanitary manner The remodelling of the Junior High School will mean an end 0 0 0 0 0 • • • • 0 to difficulties encountered in this cafeteria in the past H ,a}eM 00000 • • • • . . . £S61 0 0 0 0 0 0 Overall, 131 inspections of eating establishments were made in 1958 r to m to W o 0 0 0 , , 0 Six bakery trucks were stopped for inspection One was found to be transport- el °/sl 0 0 0 . •. o ing bakery products in an improper manner This violation was quickly corrected 3 „91-„9 0...tem...tem00 • : : • 0 ...tem 0 000 O >n• In the fall of 1958 a Food Handlers Conference was held for all those engaged [Sot LC)N ur or interested in the food industry within the Town of Lexington u. 0 0 0 0 •0 ' •• • • : 0 Out of 28 establishments serving food in Lexington, 20 establishments were m %%1 0 •0 0 0 0 ' • , •' •• • 0 represented at the Conference Ja;e 0 0 • • m „91 9 0 0 00 0 iN This was a three-day course, and those who attended all three sessions were 4( 8P61 ,_—in —iii . awarded certificates "}^ 000 0 00 0 00000000000000 0 MILK INSPECTION %Z/il 00000000 0 +,91 0 0 0 0 0 O o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 •• 0 There are 26 dealers licensed to sell milk and cream in the Town of Lexington �a;eM 00000000000000 . . . 0 Lh6l v v v.a v v v v'i v v 4. in Samples were obtained from all dealers licensed to sell milk in Lexington and R �r ”} analyzed in the Health Department laboratory Samples were tested for bacterial . . • counts, efficiency of pasteurization, and contamination of the milk after pasteuriza- �' N o0 G.O N M,,,,`O N c0 0`O N tion m O.O~N M'0'0.0.0.0.o N N N N N N N N N N c°co co i 3 �0.Ch en 0,0.siD,C1 .CT a.IT a`a P ah U a.U U O.U O.U U Cees 12 U U O.O.O.U O.D\ TOWN OF LEXINGTON 277 278 ANNUAL REPORTS • One dealer was found to be handling cream in an unsanitary manner, and this POLIO PROGRAM practice was stopped Due to good modern methods of handling and processing milk, milk today has Although there were no cases of Polio reported during 1958, this does not ceased to be the major problem it presented in years gone by, but in order to keep mean that we can allow our guard to be dropped We must make every effort to these high standards, continued 'inspection and testing of the milk must be carried see that every member of each family receives anti-polio vaccine The Health Department's program now is to see that vaccine is provided for expectant mothers on and newborn infants This vaccine may be secured by contacting your own family WATER ANALYSIS physician Samples from the main swimming and wading pools at the Center Playground CHILD CARE CENTERS were obtained and tested weekly for chlorine residual and bacterial content With the exception of the trouble encountered trying to maintain a constant chlorine Fourteen Child Care Centers were inspected and licensed No licenses were residual in the wading pool, the season passed without incident issued until compliance with health and fire regulations was obtained The renovation of these pools being made at the present time will undoubtedly RAT CONTROL correct the above mentioned difficulty before the start of the next swimming season Fifteen complaints of rats were investigated In most cases the infestations were caused by food and harborages provided by the property owners They were All samples tested satisfactorily, advised on how to get rid of the rats themselves or urged to hire private extermi- Fifteen well water samples were tested Three were found to contain high nators bacterial contamination Directions were given for the disinfection of these, and ANIMAL PERMITS later samples proved satisfactory All new applications for permits to keep animals were investigated by the Health Officer, and recommendations made to the Board of Health All abettors were LOTS, CESSPOOLS AND SEPTIC TANKS consulted 4111, One hundred thirty-one permits for cesspools and septic tanks were issued in COMPLAINTS AND NUISANCES 1958 as against 128 in 1957 Many of these permits required a greater amount of investigation and time involved in determining the suitability of the soil for the One hundred twenty-one complaints of various types were investigated by me installation of private sewage disposal installations This is due to the fact that during 1958 Each of these complaints were re-investigated to see that compliance many of the lots that people are buying today are really marginal lots Soil condi- was obtained, and on many occasions several investigations were necessary before tions, water table, and land area available must be carefully studied before per- the conditions were corrected mission can be granted to install a private sewage disposal system Before any private sewerage system can be constructed a permit must be OTHER ACTIVITIES obtained from the Health Department Specifications are explained to the builder, and inspections of the project are made from time to time during construction and I have been attending Boston University, working for a Master's Degree in before the installation is covered Approximately 950 inspections were made dur- Health Education This will continue throughout 1959. mg 1958 I attended 9 technical conferences during 1958 NEW REGULATIONS In September, 1958, a new regulation pertaining to the size of septic tanks PLANS FOR THE FUTURE and other specifications regarding individual sewage disposal systems was passed to improve the installation of these systems Some swabbing of utensils was done during 1958, but with the tremendous responsibility invested in one individual, along with a rapidly growing community resulting in practically doubling the work of the Health Officer, it is almost im- SANITATION OF NEW SUBDIVISIONS possible to do as much as I would like to regarding some phases of public health All new developments are thoroughly investigated by the engineering firm of I have tried hard to pinpoint the essentials for the protection of the people of Whitman & Howard, who, in turn, submit a report to the Board of Health with their Lexington Certainly if the Town continues to grow as it has in the past few years, recommendations I will have to have an assistant to maintain a good program of public health in this (here were 3 subdivisions submitted to the Board of Health for approval dur- Community ing 1953 Because of drainage problems, a number of lots in these subdivisions In 1959 I would like to present something new in the way of food handler could not be approved for building purposes training programs 'Next fall I plan to offer a more advanced course to the owners TOWN OF LEXINGTON 279 280 ANNUAL REPORTS • and managers of food establishments in Lexington I feel they will benefit more REPORT OF THE PARK DEPARTMENT from this type of presentation In conclusion, I wish to thank the Town Officers, Employees, and the public for their assistance and cooperation during the past year December 31, 1958 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen • • Lexington,Massachusetts Respectfully submitted, Gentlemen MARK D LURVEY, As in the past y,_ars, we are combining the reports of the Shade Tree, Insect Executive Health Officer Suppression and Park Divisions into two sections Section 1 will cover the activities of the Park Division and Section 11 the Shade Tree and Insect Suppression SECTION ONE The Park appropriation this year included the purchase of one new Ford 2-ton dump truck At Centre Playground the cinder track was rolled and widened but work was limited due to the possible extension of Worthen Road through this play- ground Some help was given at the swmming pool to install a completely new• chlorinating and watering system Two baseball fields were turned over and re- seeded, one soft ball and one little league New jumping pits were put in the enclosed field and clay was put in the cutouts at the new hard ball field At the East Lexington Playground one-half the area was loamed and seeded and pine trees were set out along the railroad tracks The other half of this area will '► be regraded in the fall A complete watering system was installed in the Common by Larchmont En- gineering The old lilac bushes around the Minute Man Statue were removed and the area was replanted with yews, azaleas and Floribunda roses All existing shrubbery at the Town Office Building and Cary Memorial Hall was removed and the areas including around the new Police Station were replanted with yews and hemlocks Emery Park and the triangles at Pleasant Street and Revere Street were loamed and reseeded All other parks and triangles received their regular maintenance during the year and Belfry Hill, the pine grove on Park Drive and the Lexington Reservoir were thinned out and cleaned Areas still to be completed are North Lexington Playground and Bowman Park The walks at Tower Park were completely hot-topped All skating areas have been flooded with the addition of one new one at the High School SECTION TWO The Shade Tree Department appropriation this year included the addition of a new sprayer and stump cutter and also one new man The outlook in regard to our public shade trees does not look too promising due to all the construction work throughout the Town It is hard to estimate lust how much damage is being done to our trees as usually the results do not show up for a few years after such work is done • We are endeavoring to replace trees that have been removed as soon as possi- ble They are being replaced with a variety of trees and most of the new trees are TOWN OF LEXINGTON 281 282 ANNUAL REPORTS being planted inside the Town boundary line which will give them a better chance FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE for survival During the spring and fall of the past year, 261 shade trees of all varieties were BRIDGE CHARITABLE FUND planted in new developments and other accepted streets throughout the Town • 1958 • Our dormant and summer spraying program was carried out with our own crew and hired helicopter service The helicopter was used on our parks, playgrounds, cemeteries and swamp areas where it was impossible to reach with our own equip- Samuel J Bridge, a descendant of Lexington, made a gift to the Town of Lex- , ment ington in 1880 of $2,000 with the proviso that two-thirds of the income should be added to the principal each year until the fund should amount to $4,000 when This year some progress was made on pruning and removing deadwood from our public trees but more time should be spent on this work We have pruned the entire income should be available for assisting the indigent poor of the town 150 trees of different varieties on various streets and thirty-two were removed be- A $10,000 additional gift was received in 1950 cause of being dangerous or because of construction work We also removed about Principal thirty stumps with our new stump cutter to about six inches below grade Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $14,787 05 1M U S Say Bonds, 2 76% Ser K, Feb 1968 $287 05 A great deal of time was spent trying to combat the dreaded Dutch Elm Disease 1,000 00 which is beginning to show some improvement This is the fungus disease that IM U S Treas Notes, 3s/a%, 2-15-62 $2,500 U S Say Bonds, 2%2%,Ser G,Mar 1961 1,000 00 was introduced into the United States from Europe between 1920 and 1930 Since 2,500 00 r that time it has spread and destroyed many of our valuable elm trees on both public 10M U S Say Bonds, 21/2%, Ser G, Nov 1962 10,000 00 a and private property The following is a comparison of Dutch Elm Diseased trees found in Lexington since 1956 Invested Principal 14,787 05 Income Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank. 1956 163 Balance, 1 1-58 3,052 86 1957 101 Income receipts- Bridge Charitable Fund 486 38 1958 106 Income receipts—Gerry Fund 75 69 In conclusion I wish to thank the Board of Selectmen, the Superintendent and Balance, 12-31-58 Assistant Superintendent of Public Works and the many other departments that have $3,614 93 helped us during the past year Respectfully submitted, ELIZABETH B GERRY FUND PAUL E MAZERALL, Principal $2,280 26 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank 1955 interest adjustment due from George 0 $751 52 Superintendent of Park and Shade Tree Department Smith Legacy 28 74 Deposit—Lexington Trust Co, savings account 500 00 1M U S Treas Notes, 35/e%, 2-15-62 1,000 00 Invested Principal 2,280 26 Income Income receipts $75 69 Less—Transfer to Bridge Charitable Fund $75 69 Respectfully submitted, CLARENCE P WALKER THOMAS G LYNAH GEORGE P MOREY Trustees TOWN OF LEXINGTON 283 284 ANNUAL REPORTS FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE CEMETERY TRUST FUND TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS - 1958 Principal Balance, 1-1-58 $41,06000 Less—Prior years'adjustments to Colonial Cem- etery Fund-2 lots .. 300 00 • • BATTLE GREEN TRUST FUND At the Town Meeting June 25, 1925, it was voted That the sum of $500 be Adjusted balance, 1-1-58 . . . 40,760 00 received by the Town under the will of the late Orin W Fiske and be appropriated Received from Town of Lexington for perpetual and set apart as a perpetual trust fund, to be known as the "Battle Green Trust care 200 00 Fund" $500 00 Balance, 12-31-58 .. 40,960 00 Principal .•• $500 00 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $31,960 00 Deposit—Cambridge Savings Bank Deposit—Warren Institution for Savings 9,000 00 Income Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank 464 29 Balance 1-1-58 . . 31 51 Invested Principal .... 40,960 00 Income receipts . Income Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $495 80 Balance, 1-1-58 . . . 1,730 97 Balance, 12-31-58 Income receipts 1,364 54 • * 3,095 51 ELEANOR S. BEALS CHARITABLE FUND 1,500 001 Paid—Town of Lexington ... Eleanor S Adams, born in Lexington in 1825 Under her will a legacy of $2,000 was given to the Town, the income to be used for worthy indigent aged men and Balance, 12-31-58 $1,595 51 women over sixty years of age, American born r 'R Principal ... ... ... $2,000.00 COLONIAL CEMETERY FUND Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $2,000 00 Principal Income Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank 1 240 93 Balance, 1-1-58 $1,100 00 Balance, 1-1-58 . ••• Income receipts 106 16 Add—Prior years' adjustments from Cemetery Fund-2 lots ... 300 00 Balance, 12-31-58 . . .... $1,347 09 Adjusted balance 1-1-58 and 12-31-58 1,400 00 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank .. .. $1,400 00 HALLIE C BLAKE PRIZE FUND Income Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $1,000 was endowed in 1920, the income to be expended annually in two cash Balance, 1-1-58 .. 444 66 prizes to the two seniors (a boy and a girl) in each successive graduating class of Income receipts 56 98 the Lexington High School who by example and influence have shown highest Balance, 12-31-58 $501 64 qualities of leadership, conduct and good will of the student body. Principal .... ... $1,087 50 5 shares, American Tel & Tel Co .. . $928 95 FREDERICK L EMERY FUND Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank 158.55 $5,000 was bequeathed to the Town of Lexington in 1938, the same to be held Invested Principal ... .... 1,087 50 in trust and the income expended by the Lexington Field and Garden Club for the Income Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank grading and planting of grass borders lying between sidewalks and streets, in the L Balance, 1-1-58 ... .... 26 27 planting of trees along public streets, and in beautifying streets, ways and places Income receipts . .. . 50 50 in Lexington 76 77 Principal $5,000 00 1M U S Treas Bonds, 23/4%, 12-15-1960-65 $1,000 00 50 00 10 Paid-up shares, Lex Fed Says & Loan Assn 2,000 00 Less—Disbursements for Cash Prizes . . 2M U S Treas Notes, 3%%, 2-15-62 .... . 2,000 00 Balance, 12-31-58 $26 77 Invested Principal5,000.00 286 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN OF LEXINGTON 285 HARRIET R GILMORE LEGACY + Income Deposit—Lexington Trust Co Savings Account 626 78 Harriet Robinson, born in Lexington, November 8, 1806 Under her will a Income e, •1-1-58 172 71 legacy of $500 was left to the town, the income to be used for the benefit of the receipts poor of the town 799 49 Principal $500 00 e Les--Payment to Lexington Field &Garden Club Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank ... .. . . $500 00 a/c Hancock Street planting 517 15 Income Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank Balance, 1-1-58 . 440 71 Balance, 12-31-58 $282 34 Income receipts 30 80 Balance, 12-31-58 $471 51 CHARLES E. FRENCH LEGACY HAYES FOUNTAIN FUND Charles E French, a citizen of Boston but a lover of Lexington Under his will $4,000 was left to the Town, the income of $2,000 to be devoted to the care of the A balance remaining after the erection of the Hayes Fountain of $862 72 by Colonial Cemetery, and the income of $2,000 for three medals in each of the pub- vote of the town a permanent fund was created, the income to be available for the lic high and grammar schools for the best scholarship in the graduation classes care of the fountain and the grounds around it e Principal $4,612 91 Principal • $862 72 4M U S Say Bonds, 2 76%, Ser K, Apr 1967 $4,000 00 Deposit—LeXington Savings Bank . ... $862 72 Deposit—Lexington Trust Co, Say Acct Income Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank Deposit—North585 26 Avenue Savings Bank Balance, 1-1-58 ... ... 4,612 91 621 46 Income receipts 45 57 Invested Principal ... e * 667 03 Income Schools Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank 562 02 Less—Payment to Town of Lexington 167 03 Balance, 1-1-58 9276 Income receipts Balance, 12-31-58 .. .. $480 71 Balance, 12-31-58 . . 654 78 LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Income Cemetery Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank Balance, 1-1-58 271 18 A fund created and added to by certain graduating classes of the High School Income receipts ... .... 64 64 for the purpose of rendering financial assistance for educational purposes to worthy graduates who are recommended by the School Committee Balance 12-31-58 .... $335 82 Principal, 1-1-58 . $124 29 Dec 1957 receipt not included in 1957 report 33 00 JONAS GAMMELL LEGACY Adjusted principal, 1-1-58 .. 157 29 Income added to Fund .... 4 86 Jonas Gammell, born in Lexington October 20, 1820 A clause in his will gave to Lexington $500 the income to be expended for delicacies and luxuries for the Principal, 12-31-58 .. .... $162 15 inmates of the almshouse By decree of the Probate Court, April 23, 1929, power Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank .... .... $162 15 was given to expend income for the town poor wherever located. • • Principal . ... ... $500 00 EDITH C. REDMAN BATTLE GREEN FUND Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $500 00 Principal, 1-1-58 $590 42 Income Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank Income added to Fund ... . 19.34 Balance, 1-1-58 259 23 • Income recei is .. . 24 87 Principal, 12-31-58 . • •••• 609 76 P Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank . $609 76 Balance, 12-31-58 ... ... $284 10 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 287 288 ANNUAL REPORTS GEORGE 0 SMITH LEGACY WILLIAM A TOWER MEMORIAL PARK FUND ti George 0 Smith, born in Lexington, January 2, 1832 Under his will a legacy accepted by vote of the Town November 26, 1928, the sum of $10,000 was placed • Garden Club in trust, the income thereof to be applied in each and every year for the care, main- Principal .. $2,573 65 tenance, and improvement of the William Augustus Tower Memorial Park s Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $573 65 Principal $10,000 00 • 2M U S Say Bonds, 2 76%, Ser K, Feb 1968 2,000 00 4M U S Treas Bonds 3%, 2-15-95 $4,000 00 4M U S Say Bonds 2 76%, Ser K, 1967 4,000 00 Invested Principal • 2,573 65 Deposit—Warren Institution for Savings 2,000 00 Income Income receipts $73 82 Invested Principal 10,000 00 • Less Payments to Lexington Field & Garden Club $73 82 Income (1955 interest adjustment of $28 74 due to E B Income receipts $295 40 Gerry Fund should be paid from 1959 income) Less—Payments to Town of Lexington $295 40 GEORGE W TAYLOR FLAG FUND WESTVI£W CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUND Clause No 30, Miss Amy R Taylor's Will Whereas my father, George W Taylor, late of Lexington, deceased some years Principal, 1-1-58 $77,248 00 ago presented to the Town of Lexington a flag pole, which now stands on Lexington Received from Town of Lexington for perpetual care 8,694 00 Common, if such provision has not already been made, I then give, devise and be- Principal 12 31-58 queath to the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, in trust nevertheless, the sum 85,942 00 ( of Two Thousand Dollars, this fund to be known as' the "George W Taylor Flag ]9M U 20M U S Treas S Say Bonds, 2/z /o,Bonds, 2'%2% 6-15-69-64 ,. $ 7 779 22 Ser G var Sept 1 Fund", the income to be used for the care, preservation and replacement of said M U Jan 1964 1 flag pole or for the purchase of new flags, any balance of income from said fund 19,000 00 to be used for the care of Lexington Common 19M U S Say Bonds, 2 76%, Ser K, var March 1965-Feb 1970 .. 19,000 00 Principal $2,000 00 27M U S Treas. Notes, 35/s%, 2-15-62 .. 2M U S Treas Notes, 35/a%, 2-15-62 $2,000 00 Deposit—Lexington Trust Co, Say Acct 26,925 00 Income Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank: 3,237 78 Balance, 1-1-58 . . . .. 923 06 Invested Principal Income receipts .. 102 75 85,942 00 Income Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank: Balance, 12-31-58 ... $1,025 81 Balance, 1-1-58 2,105 43 Income receipts . ... . 2,195 51 GEORGE W. TAYLOR TREE FUND Clause No 31, Miss Amy R. Taylor's Will Less—Payments, Town of Lexington $2,000 00, 4,300 94 If I shall not have made such provision in my lifetime, I give, devise and be- bond interest $5 49 . 2,005 49 queath to the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, the sum of Two Thousand "' Dollars, said fund to be known as the "George W Taylor Tree Fund", in trust, Balance, 12-31-58 nevertheless, the income of which is to be expended for the care, purchase, or $2,295 45 preservation of trees for the adornment of said Town Principal . .... $2,000 00 EMMA I. FISKE ADAMS SCHOOL FUND 2M U S Treas. Notes, 35/s%, 2-15-62 $2,000 00 At a meeting held July 27, 1929, it was voted to accept a gift of $500 under Income Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank: the will of Emma I Fiske, the same to be used for decoration and/or equipment of Balance, 1-1-58 .. . .. • 936 38 Primary Department of the Adams School Income receipts .. 88 06 Principal, 1-1-58 Income added to Fund $5 03 1,024 44 •• 16 Less—Paid to Town of Lexington ... .... . 936.38 Principal, 12-31-58 • $5 19 Balance, 12-31-58 .. $88.06 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank .„ $5.19 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 289 290 ANNUAL REPORTS EMMA I FISKE FLOWER FUND At a meeting held July 27, 1930, it was voted that the town accept a gift in Income Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank the amount of $300 under the will of Emma I. Fiske to be invested and the income Balance, 1-1-58 462.47 used to place three bouquets of flowers around the monument in her family lot in Income receipts .. 164 90 4 Munroe Cemtery on Memorial Day and September 15th of each year 627 37 Principal $300 00 Less—Payments for flowers, etc • 75 00 Deposit__Lexington Savings Bank $300 00 • Income—Deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance, 12-31-58 $552 37 Balance, 1-1-58 .. •••• 34 98 Income receipts • ... 10 88 ELLEN A STONE FUND 45 86 In June 1944, the Town voted to accept a gift of $2,000 under the will of Less—Paid for flowers Ellen A Stone, the income to be paid to the School Committee and used to assist 3.00 needy young girls in obtaining an education Balance, 12-31-58 $42 86 Principal $2,000 00 2M U S Treas Notes, 35/a%, 2-15-62 $2,000 00 LOUISE E WILKINS FLOWER FUND r Income Deposited in Lexington Savings Bank account In 1941, Louise E Wilkins paid to the Town of Lexington $75 00 for a flower n/o Lexington School Committee r •Income receipts $103.29 fund for Lot 24, Range D Hillside Section, Westview Cemetery the income to be used for theLess—Receipts deposited in above savings deposit purchase of flowers to be placed on the lot on each Memorial Day account $103 29 Principal, 1-1-58 $71 96 s Income added to Fund ... ... 2 30 SARAH E. RAYMOND LIBRARY FUND Less—Paid for flowers 74 26 In 1945 the Town accepted a gift of $500 under the will of Franklin T Ray t 2 00 mond to be known as "The Sarah E Raymond LibraryFund", the income to be used Principal, 12-31-58 for the purchase of books for CaryMemorial Library • $72 26 Principal $500 00 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank ... Deposit—Provident Inst for Says $500.00 $7226 Income LEROY S BROWN FUND Income receipts • $16 24 At a Town Meeting April 7, 1941, it was voted, "That the Town accept a gift Less—Payments to Cary Memorial Library Trustees $16 24 of $5,000 under the will of Leroy S Brown, the income to be used to help defray the expense of the 19th of April celebration CHARLES LYMAN WELD FUND 5M U S Treas Bonds, 31/4%, 6-15-83-78, reg $5,000 00 In 1947 the Town accepted a legacy of $1,343 39 under the will of Charles Principal . $5,000 00 Lyman Weld, late of Lexington, "for educational purposes or a Chapel at Westview Income Deposit—Lexington Trust Co Savings account. Cemetery" Balance, 1-1-58 Principal Income receipts 752.19 Balance, 1-1-58 $1,722 85 178 12 Income added to Fund 56 42 Balance, 12-31-58 . 930 31 Balance, 12-31-58 1,779 27 4 HERBERT HILTON TRUST FUND Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $1,779 27 A a Town Meeting held September 22, 1941, it was voted, "that the Town accept a bequest under the will of Herbert Hilton, late of San Diego, California, in GENEVA M BROWN FUND the sum of $4,577 47 in trust to expend the income for the benefit of Lot' 42 in » the Munroe Cemetery as set forth in Paragraph 1 and the Codicil to his will In 1946 the Town accepted a bequest of $3,000 from Geneva M Brown to be Principal invested and the income to be used for improving and beautifying the Common Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $4,577 47 and triangular parcel of land in front of Masonic Temple If • $4,577 47 Principal .. $3,000.00 3M U S Say Bonds, 21/2%, Ser D, Dec 1960 $3,000 00 I TOWN OF LEXINGTON 291292 ANNUAL REPORTS r % Income Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank Income Depos t—Lexmeton Savings Bank 73 81 Balance, 1-1-58 75419 Balance, 1-1-58 Income receipts 99 4951 40 Income receipts 9 Balance, 12-31-58 , $853 68 125 21 41, Less—Payments for flowers 9 00 EVERETT MULLIKEN—HASTINGS PARK FUND Balance, 12-31-58 $116 21 Principal $5,000 00 5M U S Say Bonds, 21/2%, Ser G, Nov 1961 $5,000 00 Income Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank F FOSTER SHERBURNE AND TENNEY SHERBURNE FUND Balance, 1-1-58 1,08740 Income receipts 160 60 I give and bequeath the sum of $25,000 to be held in trust The net income from said Fund shall be awarded annually or oftener to educate Balance, 12-31-58 $1,248 00 or assist in the education of such deserving young men and women domiciled in said Town of Lexmrton at the time of an" su-h award as shall be selected by the Committee hereinafter named, provided, however, that awards may, in the discre- GEORGE GILMORE FUND tion of such Committee, be made to descendants of my husband, F Foster Sher- The sum of $10,000 the income therefrom to be used as the Town may from Burne, or to descendants of brothers or sisters of his whether or not such descend- „ time to time vote, and if at $ny time a special use arises to which'm the opinion of ants shall be be domiciled in said Town of Lexington, if regarded by such Commit- the Selectmen the principal of said fund may be applied, then the principal of said tee as aualrfed to receive an award fund may be so applied upon vote of Town Meeting authorizing samePrincipal $25,000 00 Principal $10,000 00 10M U $ Treas Bonds, 2'/a%, 6-15-67-62 $9,098 18 � 0 10,M U S Treas Bonds, 2Y %, 12-15-72-67 8,820 05 a 9M U S Treas Bonds 2/z /o, 12-15-72-67 $9,078 35 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank 921 65 7M U S Treas Bonds, 21/2%, 11-15-61 6,687 95 Deposit—Lexington Trust Co, Say acct 393 82 Invested Principal 10,000 00 . Income Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank Invested Principal $25,000 00 Balance, 1-1-58 1,887 72 Income Deposit—Lexington Trust Co, Savings account Income receipts 314 53 Balance, 1-1-58 686 20 692 57 Income receipts Balance 12-31-58 $2,20225 1,378.77 ALBERT BALL TENNEY MEMORIAL FUND Less--Payment for scholarship aid 400 00 The sum of$4,000 is hereby given to the Town of Lexington to be held in trusi Balance, 12-31-58 $978 77 and administered by the Trustees of Public Trusts as a permanent fund to be known Respectfully submitted, as the "Albert Ball Tenney Memorial Fund", the income therefrom to be used to provide nightly illumination of the Minute-Man Statue CLARE,NCE S WALKER Principal $4,000 00 THOMAS G LYNAH 4M U S Say Bonds, 2%%, Ser G, Dec 1962 $4,000 00 GEORGE P MOREY Income receipts $100 00 • Less—Paid to Town of Lexington $100 00 • HENRY S RAYMOND TRUST The Town voted to accept the sum of $1,500 as a perpetual care fund to use the income for the care of the F F Raymond and the Giles lots located in the Mun- k roe Cemetery in said Lexington Principal $1,500 00 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $1,500 00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 293 294 ANNUAL REPORTS • v. REPORT OF THE CHAPTER 90 MAINTENANCE In 1958 the appropriation for Chapter 90 SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS highway maintenance was $4,500 The following is a breakdown of the work done with these funds 4 Type of To the Honorable Board of Selectmen December 31, 1958 Location Maintenance Length Sq Yds Lexington,Massachusetts Mass Avenue Sealing 3247' 12,564 Gentlemen Waltham Street . Sealing 3985' 13,726 CURBING As in the past, the sum of $5,000 00 was appropriated for curb In accordance with Article XXII, Section 1 of the By-Laws of the Town of Lex- construction in 1958 A breakdown of the work follows ington, I submit herewith the annual report covering the work of the Public Works Location Type Curb Length Department during the year 1958 Bedford Street Granite 411' Clarke Street 280' The unprecedented growth of Lexington during the post-war period has con- Mass Avenue 275' tinued during the year 1958 and has been reflected in the public's increasing de- mand for services and in the volume of work that has been carried on by or under Total 966' the direction of this department Although it is impossible to list all of the various functions and assignments ASHES AND DUMPS The operation of the Lincoln Street dump was continued A that the Public Works Department must undertake in agiven in the same manner as in recent years which is as complete as year, a breakdown p possible is given below The dump was kept open every day including Sundays and holidays, and during The following table shows comparison of employee the Summer months the regular hours were extended as usual to 8 00 P M 31st over the past five years personnel as of December No picking was allowed and the lighting of fires was prohibited, although some 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 accidental fires did occur k Administration 3 3 3 3 3 The contract with the exterminator was continued with monthly service calls Engineering 5 5 5 5 6 being made Clerical 6 6 4 4 5 The bulldozer was kept on duty every Monday, Wednesday and Friday and Park Department 9 9 10 11 14 occasionally at other times when it was needed due to abnormal dumping Mechanics and Janitors 4 4 4 6 6 Water Department 2 2 2 4 5 The expansion of the dump in the last two years has been out of proportion to Public Works Dept 24 24 26 24 26 the preceding decade due to the fact that no burning of combustible materials is — _ now permitted This will mean that not too many years will elapse before a new — — —53 53 54 57 65 dump site must be chosen due to gradual encroachment on residential areas 1 During this year one contract was let for street and drain construction Amount The cost of operation was again held down due to the practice of 'including of work completed is indicated below in water, sewer and street construction contracts, the specification that all excess fill be deposited as cover material at the dump BETTERMENT STREET CONSTRUCTIONGARBAGE COLLECTION In April a contract was awarded to Silva Brothers of Lincoln for a three year period for garbage collection Street Length Area Drainage 9 Within a month definite routes were set up and a list by streets was published Constitution Road 459' 1224 s y Ellison Road 755' 2016 s y In general the service which has been given by the contractor has been satis- Leroy Road 286' 760 s y factory, although a continuing effort is being made by this department to improve Roosevelt Road 735' 1960 s y it to the point where a missed collection will be a rarity 860' 27" Conc Pipe SNOW REMOVAL The cost of removal of snow this year was rather expen- 337' 12" sive due to the fact that we had seven major snow storms One storm deposited 20 inches of snow and cost $20,386 13 to remove Total amount of snow from CHAPTER 90 CONSTRUCTION In 1958 an appropriation of $37,000 was made to continue the work for the reconstruction of Concord Avenue from a point major storms this year was 62 inches The total cost of snow removal includingy 300 feet south of Chadbourne Road in a general westerly direction for about 2184 repairs to all equipment was $80,300 00 feet In June the Mass Dept of Public Works awarded the contract to the Chester- The accompanying table indicates the cost breakdown chargeable to Snow Re- brook Construction Company of Arlington This contract was completed moval TOWN OF LEXINGTON 295 296 ANNUAL REPORTS • STREET LIGHTING Nineteen 800 lumen lights were removed during theuo 03 co no N co 0 03 C')N0,CD,n "4 o o )n N. N o year Eighty-three 1,000 lumen, twelve 2,500 lumen, fourteen 4,000 lumen, seven M' --oO' CO 0. N— N N co N O O ' O o 0 15,000 MV lumen street lights were installed during 1958 so that currently, lamps __ M N o co o v u) N o a N)n oo N o o 0 0 in service are as follows ;g �ul 0 CO"N O O CO U �n'-v c7 v O O N (N O a co�NMN N� N .-co V —O M)n Ni O N N M co vi. 4I— V—M O' `OM V -4.: )f) `D M O 800 Lumens 1,000 Lumens 2,500 Lumens 4,000 Lumens N "' 1210 475 86 23 6,000 Lumens 10,000 Lumens 15,000 MV Lumens o c N 0 N 0`^O 0 ' 47 31 7 i`- +' W O.o.MNNO)N N 4 4O N E co os o e U • a y 6 s N N M C`M')- N TRAFFIC REGULATIONS AND CONTROL The main and of course largest U ce Lu v� N item under this budget is the painting of street lines and crosswalks Other charges, «h while rather small in amount of money involved but, nevertheless, a recurring yearly expense, are the operation of the two traffic signal lights on Massachusetts Avenue cosco so oo N a M at the depot and Waltham Street and the automatic flashing highway crossing a, 0. N.N if)os v co co signals at Massachusetts Avenue and Locust Avenue, Massachusetts Avenue at the c `8 N° o N N`t ' O o) `7N'4COVvv •7 Adams School, Bedford Street at Worthen Road, Fletcher Avenue and Bow Street o a mul o co`0 vn'r ' ? During the past year most of the street lines and crosswalks were painted twice, H w 3 ^ri o N ri N it the approximate linear footage painted is indicated below (A- } 56,842 Center Lines o 0 0 o 0 0 0 0 5,964 Crosswalks o v n in 0 0 0.n 0 in 3,322 Curbing o E '0 0' N 0'' oM. • 145 Parking Tees d I— 5 M'e'O O N a.N Neo It 271 Boys C w N 5) M 18 STOP Signs a) 130 SLOW Signs ce c 4 Circles +- o. `O v v'° os Stop N co N N'-co co 11 BusSto Z -2EN MNMO co ma N + H 2 5 N O V CCO 0' 1f) w STREET SIGNS Recongnizing the fact that for many years our street sign 0• .o o—cv °o 0 system has been inadequate, an all out program was authorized to make it of high "' '�' w a) aqui n >, standard With an appropriation of $5,000 00, the largest made in Lexington, 43 0 3 `I m v 0 °c) y c I o co old signs were taken down, repaired and reinstalled and 245 new signs were pur- -5 o N M v O N c0 v I o0 chased and installed N )f) m v ° o") — 0 0 -,c, o +. 5,3 m F 3 U 5 +. ROAD MACHINERY During the year the following pieces of equipment were E 2 c a , s �' rn purchased and received E a m 0 o s m �Nf7aLn so N. u, U c E r '0 3 Ford DumpTrucks `n Z o 0 to 0 v `^ -'0 ' a, " ° "- ° o `—'� l o ° c m o w 1 8-ton Reo Dump Truck r �0 0 1 Ford �'') 0 3 O 3/4-ton Pick-up Truck N U u,U c I— ; -oNE E— cE iroo o E o 1 Sidewalk Tractor Plow N o°O o. °in ° E ° m a: n c v) 1 Trojan Loader with Backhoe -c-i 3 u M,a 5 v) +.`° 2 5 0 ,� E Q Q ao w' o SIDEWALKS The program of extending sidewalks in the vicinity of our = IwU1 � 2 sET � -6 N N a +- I +- I m 4 `o O 0 schools continued in 1958 0` v o r r 0 0 >0 ° i _O 0 0 FIT if) m U N U U to N c > LEI, o 0 3 6 m On Maple Street, Lowell Street, Summer Street and Marrett Road approximately N.co N N U ,.- m m v E o o o o 11,000 feet of sidewalks were constructed on a joint basis by the Public Works a °w `N ` - 0 •46. -.-D s N m-c --a a 6 N o m 0 a Departments of the Commonwealth and of Lexington Although these sidewalks ° m in m m 2 2 u 0 E c.) p U O U 3 w U U m (Jon are on State highways, under the agreement, they must be maintained and plowed V m u N co N. by the Town — ,u u TOWN OF LEXINGTON 297 298 ANNUAL REPORTS • I Sidewalks were also constructed on Bedford Street from Camelia Place to This tank has a total capacity of 2,242,000 gallons, a height of 106 feet and Revere Street and work was started on a sidewalk on Simonds Road which will is 60 feet in diameter, giving it a per foot capacity of 21,150 gallons A 16 inch eventually go to Preston Road main was band between the new standpipe and the existing 12 inch main at the All of these sidewalks have been constructed of bituminous concrete site Provisions for future connection to this 16" main were provided in the con- • struction • HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE In 1958 the Public Works Department main- The method of tying in the new standpipe allows water to flow to and from tained 78 07 miles of accepted streets, an Increase of 7 07 males from 1957 This the tank and the mains in Massachusetts Avenue and Lincoln Street increase has been approximately the same annually during the post-war period and has resulted in increasing expenditures and volume of work with a labor force WATER DIVISION that has remained about the same over that length of time General Information The following is a breakdown of streets which were sealed or resurfaced during Range of Static Pressure in Min20 to 120 pounds the past year Type of Length of Pipe in Streets .. 641,210 Number of Services 6,721 Location Treatment Length Sq Yds Number of Hydrants 1,152 Winthrop Road Resurfacing 650' 1733 Total Water Consumption in 1958 995,783,000 Gals Vine Brook Road 1270' 3104 Grant Street 2000' 5333 Average Daily Consumption in 1958 2,728,200 Gals It Clarke Street 1900' 5300 Average Daily Consumption in 1958 per capita 108 Gals , Vine Street " 600' 1200 Bow Street 2100' 4900 1958 WATER CONSTRUCTION Adams Street 1500' 4000 (Contract) Burlington St (Graham Street Size Length I Is St toward North St) 600' 1200 Roosevelt Road 8" 473' Hancock Street 500' 1330 Grove Street " 1300' 2600 Burlington St (Hancock 1958 WATER CONSTRUCTION St to Grove St) 2250' 5582 (Town Labor and Equipment) Revere Street 2100' 4900 Somerset Road Sealing 400' 1333 Street Size Length Cost Cost/Ft Glen Road 540' 1320 Rockville Avenue . 6" 116' $1,421 57 $12 26 Menam Street 4700' 14900 Centre Street 6" 339' 1,518 93 4 48 Coolidge Avenue 1500' 5000 Oakmount Circle 500' 1000 Oakland Street EXTENT OF DISTRIBUTING SYSTEM DEC. 31, 1958 Bow Street 1630' 3803 Size of Length ngth Muzzey Street 1270' 3386 Pipe Feet Smith Avenue " 775' 2239 16" 25,058 Fouler Avenue II585' 1560 12" .. 135,043 'Lincoln Street 1800' 3600 10" 21,221 8" 141,479 The above list includes only the work done during one month's period in the 6" 301,323 summer when it is the most easy to work with asphalt 4" 17,086 In addition to this type of work, a great deal of time was spent throughout the Total Feet .... 641,210 year on such items as street cleaning, roadside mowing, patching, cleaning catch basins, miscellaneous drain construction, sidewalk maintenance, guard rail and HYDRANT INSTALLATION fence repair, etc • WATER STANDPIPE In May, the new steel standpipe, which had been con- Hydrants in stalSerl d inJay 1, 1958 1.125 Hydrants Installed in 1958 25 strutted by the Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Company adjacent to the existing tank, was put into operation Hydrants in Service December 31, 1958 • 1,152 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 299 300 ANNUAL REPORTS • 1958 WATER CONSTRUCTION Size of Size of ' Street Main Street Main (Development at no Cost to Town) Blueberry Lane . . .. . 6" Greenwood Street 6" Street Size Length Tyler'Road 8" Compton Circle .... . .... 6" 4 Emerson Road 8" 743' Outlook Drive 6" Waltham Street 12" Thoreau Road 8" 1329' Independence Ave 8" Stedman Road . .. 8" Alcott Road 6" 802 Bertwell Road 8" Vaille Avenue 8" Whittier Road 6" 650' Winthrop Road 8" Cedar Street . . . ... 6"-8" Fulton Road 8" 640' Lincoln Street 12" Adams Street 12" Rolfe Road 8" 200 Winchester Drive 12" Eldred Street 6" Minola Road 6" 788' Winter Street . 8" Justin Street 8" Lillian Road 6" 285' Concord Avenue 12" Paul Revere Road 8" Hayward Avenue 6" 186' Amherst Street 6" 196' SEWER DIVISION Loring Road . . 8" 1168' Baskin Road 8" 485' General Information Outlook Drive .. . 8" 266' Lexington is part of the North 'Metropolitan Sewerage District Ross Road 6" 833' Area tributary to existing sewer system 8 10 Sq Miles r Oxbow Road . .. 6" 971' Total length of trunk line sewers 13 11 Miles A Sunny Knoll Terrace 6" 347' Total length of street line sewers 47 93 Miles Peachtree Road6" 524' Total number of house connections 3347 Amount expended for maintenance $17,102 09 10413 Feet 1959 Sewer Assessment Rate $16 32 1958 WATER MAINTENANCE Number of sewer services installed Town labor and equipment 232 iit Number of New Services Installed 226 Developers 00 Number of Services Renewed Numbers of sewer services repaired 13 1 Main to Curb 11 2 Curb to House 39 1958 SEWER CONSTRUCTION *Number of New Services to Curb Only 82 (Contract) Length Number of Services Repaired 52 Street Size Feet - Total Jobs 410 Massachusetts Avenue 8" 210 Ellison Road . .. ... ... 8" 770 * Installed to curb to prevent digging up newly-paved streets, and will be billed Greenwood Street 8" 759 later, when connected Leroy Road 8" 260 Roosevelt Road 8" 550 METERS During the year a total of 340 new meters were installed Addition- Maple Street .. . . . .. .. 8" 425 al work included removing, repairing and testing 696 meters and replacing same Cedar Street 8" 460 Winthrop 'Road 8" 315 DISTRIBUTING MAIN'S Water main breaks and leaks were repaired in various Winter Street 8" 810 streets throughout the Town, as indicated below Reed Street . . . .. 8" 2074 Size of Size of Dunham Street 8" 300 Street Main Street Main Haskell Street 6" Bedford Street . . 12" Total Feet 6933 ' Watertown Street . .. . . 12" Constitution Road 6" Waltham Street 8" Marrett Road .. 6" 1958 SEWER CONSTRUCTION Spring Street 8" Maple Street 12" (Town Labor and Equipment) Liberty Avenue 6" Adams Street 12" ` Smith Avenue 8" Burlington Street 12" Size 'Length Total Cost Cost/Ft Joseph Road 6" Cedar Street ..... .... 8" Mass Ave (East Lex) 8" 241' $3,211 80 $13 33 Estabrook Road 8" Wood Street 10" Merram St to Depot Sq 8" 156' 2,913 06 18 67 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 301 302 ANNUAL REPORTS • 1958 SEWER CONSTRUCTION (Development at no Cost to Town) THE LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS - 1958 Length Street Size Feet Minola Road 8" 572 s Lillian Road 8" 285 Loring Road 8" 1127 Baskin Road 8" 418 SCHOOL COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION Outlook Drive 8" 139 Oxbow Road 8" 484 Sunny Knoll Terrace 8" 273 Dry MRS MILDRED B MAREK, 43 Somerset Road( Chairman) VO 2-2032 (Term Expires March 1960) Total Feet 3298 GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS MR DONALD T CLARK, 25 Moon Hill Road VO 2-4385 (Term Expires March 1959) Town Offices, Cary Memorial Building and Barnes Building In addition to the general alterations, repairs and painting of all three properties, fluorescent lights • were installed in all offices of the Town Office Building The work of renovating MR GORDON E STEELE, 12 Smith Avenue VO 2-9466 the entire ground floor of the Town Office Building, which was formerly occupied (Term Expires March 1959) by the Police Department, was completed At the present time offices have been made for the Planning Board, Cemetery Department, Welfare Department, Civil Defense and the Sealer of Weights and Measures Extensive repairs and renova- tions were made to the heating and ventilating system and old shrubbery was re- MR SANBORN C BROWN, 37 Maple Street VO 2-1860 placed with new around the Town Office Building and matching shrubbery was (Term Expires March 1960) placed at the Police Building Public Works 'Building In addition to the usual necessary repairs and main- VO 2-2814 tenance work, an emergency standby generator was installed which will operate MR DAN H FENN, JR, 24 Fair Oaks Drive our 2-way radio, lights, tools, heating, etc in case of a power failure (Term Expires March 1960) Mosquito Control The Town contributed $7,000 00 to the East Middlesex Control Project for constructing ditches and culverts, spraying, etc The Superin- tendent of this project reports that Lexington's program and budget, as set up m Regular meetings are held on the first and third Mondays in each month, except 1958 was adequate for effective control July and August, in the Committee Room in the School Administration Building, MISCELLANEOUS The renovation of the swimming pool at Center Playground 1557 Massachusetts Avenue required the services of the Public Works Department in excavating for the in- stallation of feeder and vacuum lines and drain lines and in many other ways The skating rink was dug during the year behind the Senior High School which is now being maintained by the Park Department Many other odd jobs were completed for other departments and officials which SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS proved time consuming and occasionally interfered with our normal programming The cooperation shown by other departments, however, more than offset any in- conveninece to our own program DR JOHN BLACKHALL SMITH, 30 Woodland Road (Resigned September 1, 1958) CONCLUSION In conclusion, I wish to acknowledge with thanks the assistance and coopera- DR PAUL F POEHLER, JR, Interim Superintendent tion given to the Public Works Department by officials of the Town and members as of September 1, 1958 of the various Town departments Respectfully submitted, RICHARD J GAYER, Superintendent of Public Works TOWN OF LEXINGTON 303 304 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE LEXINGTON SCHOOLS . SCHOOL COMMITTEE REPORT PERSONNEL FOR THE YEAR 1958 4- Administrative Assistant s MITCHELL J SPIRIS, 6 Truman Road, North Wilmington OL 8-4931 Elementary Coordinator To the Citizens of Lexington PAUL IF POEHLER, JR, 468 Marrett Road VO 2-5097 Just what is a school committee supposed to do? Director of Lexington Evening School HARRY B McCORMICK, 2 Preston 'Road VO 2-5665 It is simple enough to answer the question from a legal stand- point by quoting one of the basic pieces of legislation on the matter, Director of School Lunches passed by the General Court in 1826 ETHEL L WRIGHT, 1 Sunny Knoll Avenue VO 2-0553 ,, each town in this Commonwealth shall, at the Census MRS BARBARA O'CONNOR, 290 Marrett Road VO 2-9085 annual March or April meeting, choose a school committee, consisting of not less than five persons, Americanization Teacher who shall have charge and superintendence of all GLADYS iM ANDERSON, 14 Winthrop Road VO 2-1379 public schools in said town " II II School Secretaries Interestingly enough, no fundamental changes have been made PRISCILLA W SMITH, 15 Somerset Road Superintendent's Office in this simple and clear law since it was enacted The statute has, MRS RITA M LOVETT, 65 Corcoran Road, Burlington Superintendent's Office however, been broadened over the years by a long series of court MRS GLADYS M WASHBURN, 20 Fletcher Avenue Superintendent's Office decisions which have uniformly given local school committees MRS JACKIE,MAITLAND, 28 Magnolia Avenue, Arlington, Superintendent's Office MRS JEAN WARD, 24 Bridge Street Superintendent's Office extensive authority and responsibility by upholding their actions in MRS GERTRUDE NELSEN, 24 Symonds Road Senior High School a number of fields unless they were capriciously, illegally or VERA LOVERING, 16 Battle Green Road Senior High School willfully taken ESTHER M SAMSON, 35 Vaille Avenue Senior High School MRS FRANCES RISSLING, 230 Follen Road Junior High School The history of school committees, too, is helpful in supplying School Physicians the answer Traditionally, public education has been a function of DR HAROLD J CRUMB, 1632 Massachusetts Avenue VO 2-1088 the state which has delegated the job to districts it has established DR HOWARD J POTTER, 11 Muzzey Street VO 2-3218 or designated for the purpose In Massachusetts, with some excep- DR MARY E PERRY, 107 Waltham Street VO 2-2297 tions, these districts are identical with the towns and cities School Dentists It was in 1647, only a quarter of a century after the Pilgrims DR HOWARD B ASARKOF, 1774 Massachusetts Avenue VO 2-8330 landed at Plymouth and more than 125 years before the Battle of DR SUMNER P FRIM, 851 Beacon Street, Newton Center BI 4-1587 MRS FRANCES L IM PORTER, Dental Hygienist Lexington, that the colonial legislature first compelled the commu- 798 Worcester Street, Wellesley CE 7-0893 nitres under its jurisdiction to maintain public schools A century and a half later the Commonwealth formally implemented this re- School Nurses quirement by ordering town officials—originally the Selectmen— ' MRS ELIZABETH MAHER, 3 Dee Road VO 2-2116to exercise actual control over local schools on its behalf In 1826 MRS RUTH L CLARKE, 198 Follen Road VO 2-5571 MRS M ALICE MOGAN, 19 Fair Oaks Drive VO 2-8314 it set up special school committees to act for the state government in individual cities and towns TOWN OF LEXINGTON 305 306 ANNUAL REPORTS Thus, the people of Massachusetts have seen fit to establish a distinction between "policy" and "administration" But this is a state system of education, to place the direct control over that edu- treacherous endeavor, since the two blend so smoothly in many -cation in the hands of locally-elected officials, and to leave those instances that they cannot really be separated Furthermore, it is officials a relatively free hand in interpreting and carrying out the perfectly conceivable that a committee would want to work very 4wishes of the community deeply into administration on occasion i. What, then, is a school committee really supposed to do in the To some people, incidentally, it may seem dangerous that the carrying out of its duties? Perhaps the best way to answer the authority of a school committee in this state, derived as it is from question for Lexington is simply to report what we have done, what the Commonwealth is so broad Many professional educators would we have considered the responsible use of authority in some impor- prefer to see much more centralized control, with local citizens tant issues, during this past year, and leave to you, the citizens of acting as mere administrators of decisions taken on Beacon Hill the town, the task of deciding whether or not we have been right Some observers, on the other hand, would prefer even more local For that, after all, is your job control of education They would divorce the school committee from its relationship to the state and place it under the total and Public Law 874 direct authority of a local City Council or Town Meeting Whatever " the strengths or weaknesses of these positions may be, the fact is Early in the year the Committee voted to apply to the Federal that Massachusetts has managed to strike and maintain a balance Government for Public Law 874 money, payable to school districts between the two extremes which have grown rapidly due to neighboring defense facilities The money involved for Lexington was approximately $50,000 How Here then is the answer to the question of what a school corn- were these funds to be spent? Should they be added to the year's mittee can do acting as the local agent of the state government, budget as a dividend for purchase of new equipment, hiring of more ' it can, as a body, go into any classroom and, subject to various reg- people, or filling in gaps? The School Committee voted that the ulations governing tenure, tell a teacher exactly what, how and when money should be turned over to the town, and after the Town Coun- he must teach his class, under pain of dismissal sel ruled that this would be illegal, decided to hold the bulk of the funds to reduce the 1959 school budget The difficulty is, of course, that if a school committee did ex- ercise its authority in this manner it would do violence to the very Community Resources objective for which it exists Its job is to make sure that the quality For some time the School Committee has been interested in of the education available to the young people in the community is finding a way to utilize the unusual talent which exists in Lexington continually strengthened and upgraded in order that each boy and for the benefit of the educational program We are singularly girl can find his or her place as an effectively contributing citizen blessed in this town with interesting and able citizens who could in a free society A school committee that turns radical is subject make real contributions if we could only find an organized, fruitful to retribution from the professional staff — they would depart in way to solicit and use their efforts This kind of volunteer, far- large numbers — and consequently from the citizens of the corn- ranging community project is difficult to set up if it is to be really munity who would fear for the education of their children—they productive, though it is simple enough to make a public relations would elect a new school committee! splash with a half-cooked scheme The Committee has discussed this problem a number of times, and has been closely following the Thus, to do its job well in the interests of the town and of the program being fashioned by the Director of Audio-Visual Education Commonwealth to which it is related, a school committee must ex- ercise its wide authority with care Needless to say it is no easy Use of Teacher Time > matter to trace the thin, wavering and shifting line that divides the responsible from the irresponsible exercise of authority The corn- A number of requests come in during the year from organiza- mon answer to the question of just where that line lies is to draw a tions wishing to organize various kinds of interesting and important TOWN OF LEXINGTON 307 308 ANNUAL REPORTS • projects through the schools. Meetings, contests of all kinds, ents Consequently, a special committee of our teachers was set up clothing and fund drives, ticket sales for worthwhile programs, to recommend a program for these pupils which would at one time distribution of notices, and so on were included The School Com- serve their needs and act as a pace-setter in the pursuit of excellence mittee decided, however, that the primary task of the teacher is to throughout the Lexington school system Last summer this distin- w teach, and that diversions of time and energy from this basic func- guished and zealous group brought in a lengthy report with a series tion have to be kept to a minimum Regretfully, therefore, it — or of recommendations for action They asked that the Superintendent's office—turned down large numbers of offers 1 Orientation of teachers to the new program should On the face of it, this seems like so minor a decision that it is take place in September, 1958, hardly worth recording in an annual report But it is the stuff from which the tone and climate of a school system are fashioned It is 2 Individual testing of top students should start in related to the issue of the productivity of teachers, so much in the September, 1958, minds of the members of the Committee now that the salary scale 3 A part-time director should be appointed by January, has been set at a dignified level It touches on the relationship be- 1959; tween the school and the citizens of the community And, most important of all, it reaches to the heart of the question What are 4. The community should be acquainted with the pro- the schools in business for, anyway? What should we be asking them gram during the fall; to do? 5 Students and teachers for special classes in grades ; the School 3 and 7 should be selected in January, 1959 and In denying so many of these reasonable requests, Ili classes should start in September, 1959, Committee was implementing the statement of objectives which it adopted last spring Within this overall responsibility 6 Ability grouping should be instituted in grades 3 (for the physical, moral and intellectual growth of every boy and through 12 starting in September, 1958 girl) the schools recognize that their first emphasis is on the intel- lectual development of each individual child to the outer limits of The School Committee discussed the report in several meetings his ability and approved the basic concept — a comprehensive, custom-made program for pupils with the very highest ability—after considering Maintenance it from every point of view It then proceeded to accept the first five of the recommendations, but expressed real concern about the sixth because of the complex educational questions involved, the The physical facilities of the school department now are valued at about $12,000,000, and the plant is growing all the time The short time allowed for rescheduling, and lack of time to acquaint annual maintenance costs are approaching $75,000—a sizable sum the community with the change. Consequently, the School Com- mittee expressed itself as in favor of increasing the amount of ability indeed Both from the long-run and short-run standpoint, it seemed grouping and undertook a program to move ahead in this area over wise to take a new look at the maintenance organization. As a result, the Committee established a new position — Head of Main- the next few years, but did not approve the recommended change tenance, Repairs and Custodians—and filled it with an experienced for September, 1958 man from within the system William Diamond Junior High School Special Academic Program A large number of questions have come up related to the open- ' For several years the Superintendent of Schools in Lexington had ing of the new Junior High School To start with, what should it expressed his concern with the lack of a sufficiently challanging be named and how should the name be chosen? The School Corn- program for those youngsters who displayed unusual academic tal- mittee turned to the students of appropriate ages to select the names TOWN OF LEXINGTON 309 310 ANNUAL REPORTS • for both the new and the existing schools A contest was held and country, pared a starting list of over 75 down to about 15 with the ' a special committee of citizens representing various organizations help of two outside specialists, and interviewed more than a dozen in the town made the final selection Each student contributing an of the leading candidates Members of the Committee then visited entry wrote a short statement describing his choice and the reason five school systems and, as the year ended, were coming very near 4 for it The names ultimately chosen were the Muzzey Junior High a final decision School for the existing building and the William Diamond Junior High School for the new one This report has been highly selective We do not have space enough to describe the issues involved in the establishment of the During the fall it became evident that the principal of the Wil- central office in the old Barnes property, discussions with the Rec- liam Diamond Junior High School should be selected and on the reation Committee over use of facilities, setting the school calendar, job as soon as possible if the best possible program and staff were consideration of a report on the state of guidance in our schools to be built Consequently, the Committee asked the Interim Super- prepared by a group of graduate students at Harvard, countless spe- intendent and the Administrative Assistant to recruit and screen cific choices in putting together the budget, granting of credit for candidates Dr Poehler and Mr Spins assembled a list of 24 people, in-service training in mathematics being offered within the system, interviewed the top nine, and invited the two leading candidates to adjustment of the salary scale for teachers at the minimum level, talk with the full School Committee After these interviews the personnel questions, etc But in all of them this matter of the Committee enthusiastically selected Mr Charles C Johnson, prin- limitations and requirements of the School Committee's particular cipal of the Barnard Junior High School of Manchester, Connecticut, responsibility and authority lurked somewhere in the picture upon recommendation of Dr Poehler In the final analysis, a school committee finds itself in a role A third important question is the district for the William not unlike that of the board of directors of a business It is initiator, Diamond Junior High School A committee of the League of Women sounding board, disciplinarian, recruiter, watchdog, brake, public Voters has been working on the problem and a number of interested groups will be consulted when they have finished the basic research relations agent, participant, boss, associate, friend and critic all rolled into one To those many people in Lexington and to a number of organizations who have served our schools by helping the Corn- Search for a Superintendent mittee in wearing these many hats, our heartfelt thanks Much to the Committee's regret, Dr John Blackhall Smith, Respectfully submitted, Superintendent of Schools since 1952 resigned to become Superin- tendent at Greenwich, Connecticut, as of September 1 With keen MRS MILDRED B MAREK, Chairman feelings of loss and a warm appreciation of all that he had done for DONALD T CLARK GORD Lexington, the members of the School Committee started to search SANBORN C BROWN for a successor Its first concern was the organization for the inter- SANBORN DAN H FENN, JR, Secretary vening period, and Dr Paul F Poehler, Jr , Coordinator of Elemen- tary Education, agreed to serve as Interim Superintendent It is indeed fortunate for Lexington, and especially for its young people, that Dr Poehler and Mr Mitchell J Spins, the Administrative As- sistant, were willing to take over the leadership of the school depart- ment during these last few months The Committee then consulted with several schools of education and with other school committees about procedures, solicited names of top candidates from universities and school systems all over the TOWN OF LEXINGTON 311 312 ANNUAL REPORTS 4 1 REPORT OF THE INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT and to tie in their work with the elementary schools It is hoped that the faculties in both schools, as well as the administrative offices, can give Lexington two of the finest junior high schools in the United States To the Members of the Lexington School Committee • 5 SITES • 1 SUPERINTENDENT The Sites Committee under the chairmanship of Roland B Greeley will play The loss of Dr John Blackhall Smith, Superintendent of Schools, to Green- an important part in the school history of Lexington during the next few years with, Connecticut, on September 1, 1958, left a big void in the Lexington school With an enrollment that is increasing, it appears necessary for the Sites Committee system He had carried on many fine projects during his six year term and while to provide more land for the expanding school program It is suggested that this these will be continued, the inspiration, drive and zeal of Dr Smith will be missed Committee be encouraged at the March 1959 town meeting to bring in recom- The new superintendent coming in, however, will find solid groundwork upon which , that ions of sites necessary for at least the next ten years It is hoped, there- fore, tthis Committee will be given all the necessary encouragement to bring to carry forward programs of outstanding educational implications in reports and recommendations concerning the future needs of Lexington 2 DECISION I think it is well for the community at large to realize the responsibility 6 BUILDINGS • that the Lexington School Committee has in selecting the next superintendent of No mention of enrollment problems should be made without calling atten- schools This is the most important single decision this Committee will ever make tion to what seems to be the need for school buildings in Lexington during the When the superintendent is elected and is in Lexington, it is hoped that the corn- next few years Based on our present figures and on projected enrollments, it would munity and the teaching staff will do everything possible to make his stay here appear that the following are likely two elementary schools of approximately 20 both pleasant and successful rooms each should be provided by 1961 and 1963, and additional high school facilities by 1961 or 1962 The town will have to decide whether to build another L 3 FACILITIES high school or to make additional facilities available in, around or near the present J high school location The year 1958 has been unusual in other respects, too Under the Build- ing Committees that have been in operation in the past, and now under the Perm- The Junior High School facilities appear to be adequate until 1963 to anent School Building Committee, the following have been accomplished 1964 However, the need for and the programming of a third junior high school A four-room addition to the Maria Hastings School was opened in September in the next five years should be studied 1958 At the same time a four-room addition to the Harrington School was also opened During the spring, summer and early fall the Lexington Junior High 7 LEADERSHIP School, now called the Muzzey Junior High School, was renovated These called for tolerance, hard work and forbearance on the Dart of many people Lexington has always been noted for its ability to do outstanding things The Institute of March 1958 was one of those At that time many parents and The William Diamond Junior High School is now under construction It is community leaders met with the teachers, members of the School Committee and hoped to have it completed by September of 1959 This is another step forward the administrative staff to talk over their problems It was a very encouraging and in the progress of buildings in Lexington heartening meeting 4 PRINCIPAL The opening meetings of each school year have also been excellent Teach- ers had ample time to meet with the administrators and sufficient time to work in In this connection it is well to point out that the principal of the William their classrooms to be ready for the year During this period, also, probably one Diamond Junior High School, Charles C Johnson, was appointed by the School of the most outstanding things was the planning done by the Gifted Child Com- Committee and assumed his duties on January 5, 1959 Mr Johnson comes to mittee A day and a half was devoted to this section of the program and it was r Lexington with a very fine educational background, training and experience He considered by many one of the finest opening four-day programs that 'Lexington ! did his undergraduate work 3t Harvard University, received his Master's degree had ever had It is hoped that similar openings will be conducted in the future from Boston University, and has done graduate work at the Universities of Connecti- cut interestingIn this connection it is to note how often Lexington is host and Columbia for important school meetings On September 25th, for example, Dr Smith had With the opening of a new junior high school next September, a new prob- invited'the New England School Development Council to hold its fall meeting in lem enters the picture for Lexington, At that time we will have one high school Lexington This was a program devoted to the implications of acceleration, enrich- with grades 10, 11 and 12, and two junior high schools with grades 7, 8 and 9 ment and advanced standing programs Well over 300 people attended this coming It will be necessary for the three principals of these schools to work very closely from many parts'of New England TOWN OF LEXINGTON 313 314 ANNUAL REPORTS New a go 9 MAINTENANCE Another meeting along similar lines, also under the direction of the England School Development Council, was held in December at the Maria Hastings While we have been concerned with the educational program, we have not School This was the second annual meeting dealing with school publications lost sight of the importance of maintaining our buildings and making improvements About 100 persons attended this, including editors of local newspapers In addi- wherever pcssible This has been handled under the direction of Mitchell J Spins, • tion to school personnel, Lexington was represented by Selectman Alan G Adams, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools During his work in this It Editor of the Lexington Minute Man area many fine things have been done, the custodial staff has been upgraded, and the buildings are in the finest condition they have ever been in The nature of Mr We are now in our third year of the merit program We feel that much Spiris' present duties has made it necessary for him to be relieved of the immediate has been accomplished Under the chairmanship of Alexander B Cumming, and details of the physical plant yet giving him supervisory and administrative control now Joseph W Gibson, the Evaluation Committee is working to give Lexington of this branch of the school program Accordingly, the School Committee on the the best merit program in the United States Many hours have been spent by cornrecommendation of the administrative staff created a new position and elected mitten and subcommittee attempting to solve the problems that go with taking William P Casey to the position as Head of Maintenance, Repairs and Custodians such a forward step He has charge of maintenance, repairs and custodians, of all school equipment and is directly responsible to the Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent of From the interest shown by the present staff, as well as members of the Schools community, and by the requests for material from school systems in many parts of the country, it is easy to see how Lexington is making progress this matter 10 TEACHERS Working out the details of a merit salary program is not easy, and the School Committee, and especially Dr Smith, are to be congratulated on encourag- Lexington must continue to seek outstanding, dedicated career teachers , • ing this kind of work It is another example of Lexington's courage to dare to be This will be take time, patience and money The present administrative staff work- ingdifferent closely with all principals is trying to bring to the attention of the Lexington School Committee the best teachers that can be found 8 PROGRAMS The School Committee is to be congratulated on improving the lower end J r Three other items along similar lines are worth mentioning The Lexington of the salary scale for the coming year The minimum was raised from $3800 to Plan is now completing its third year of operation Two teachers have been work- $4200 for women with a four-year degree The initial five steps were changed ing both in the Lexington High School and at the Arthur D Little Company on this slightly to take care of this increase Steps 6 to 17 on the salary guide were not plan The idea of industry and education working together to provide outstanding changed and the present maximums hold For this coming year Lexington is still science teachers and to encourage young people to go into teaching has had excel- in good competitive position However, we never can become complacent and for lent results Many school systems are requesting information about the Lexington that reason the community may be called upon next year to reconsider the total Plan and the brochure prepared during the year by Arthur D Little, Inc and Dr salary guide While we took a giant step forward last year and are taking another Smith has been sent to many places step forward this year, it also follows that other school systems are doing the same In other words, we cannot afford to stand still on this very important problem. I Another program in the field of science is the one called the Arthur D am sure the Lexington School Committee is well aware of what this means to the Little Assistance Program in elementary science in grade six Santo L Marino, a community junior high school teacher, is now completing his second year of work on this pro- gram This year he has spent approximately half of his time in the elementary schools and the other half in the junior high school It is not planned to have this 11 ELEMENTARY program carried on by Arthur D Little, Inc for the coming year, and the Lexing- ton School Committee has shown its leadership by providing money in the coming level This has meant in some cases changing teachers at Christmastime or at other budget to continue such a program vacation breaks It is hoped that we can so staff our schools to avoid this during A third and final part of this report should make mention of the Gifted the coming year The class sizes in the elementary schools are again running be- Childtween 27 and 28 This has been true for the last few years This means, therefore, tothe Committee, its program and its hopes Thiso swere Committee report was presentedmthat while the town has been growing rapidly the building committees and the � to School Committee last summer Discussions were held by the Committee with Dr Smith It was interesting to note that many citizens took the opportunity School Committee have been providing adequate facilities It points up, however, to sit in on these discussions when the School Committee was considering the report that this must be continued lest our class sizes get out of hand Constance C Murray, Chairman of the Gifted Child Program, has been named part- The curriculum in the elementary schools has been studied year after year time Director of the Program She assumed these duties on January 5, 1959 The and this past year has been no exception New study guides have come in the testing of children will be done this spring and it is hoped that a class in the third Social Studies and Arithmetic fields In the field of Penmanship another guide was ' and seventh grades will be started in September Here, again, Lexington is moving also made available to the teachers Possibly the next study guide that will be cautiously, carefully but surely along another fine road indicating the leadership worked upon will come in the field of Language Arts or Science of the Committee and the superintendent TOWN OF LEXINGTON 315 316 ANNUAL REPORTS • Ji have carried on fine pro- department heads working in connection with the administrative staff, and to them Duringalpast year the elementary principals we owe our grateful thanks grams in all buildings, working in conjunction with P T A s and room mother organ- izations These programs have been set up in such a way as to keep parents in There are still some steps to be taken to make Lexington s good schools formed of what the schools are trying to do In a number of cases, grade level even better w • meetings have been held where teachers in their own classrooms haas ve talked over First, it seems well for the cammurnty to consider a summer school ais parents of that particularmaclinss just what the groups, ps,um whetherrlargethat or gram for boys and girls at many levels A program can be set up for those who pro- grade is concerned All programs dealing with the parent groups, small, or individual conferences, are important in providing Lexington with the are in need of extra study in order to strengthen their work Another group could relationships necessary for a good school system have work to help take care of their failures during the year But possibly the most opportunity during one of their important aspect of this could be set up for those boys and girls who have unusual The elementary teachers again had an abilities and talents and want more time to work at them In this connection "Operation Februay Bootstrap" meetings8when investigate the best teaching aids possible subjects that could not have been taken during the regular program might be This was in February of 1958 a textbook exhibit with teaching aids was held offered. at the Maria Hastings School All elementary teachers had an opportunity to spend one afternoon viewing the latest materials Not only were the Lexington elemen- Second, the matter of development or research should be considered tary teachers able to do this, but seventeen nearby communities were invited to send seriously by the community and for the second year in a row money has been pro- some of their teachers to this exhibit Over 250 people took advantage of this vided in the budget for this It is a small item, to be sure, but it is one that should and it was heartening to see the response as they came to see what Lexington had pay substantial dividends. There are many things going on during the year that teachers cannot study or work on because they are constantly busy with pupils ` provided There should be time for them to investigate many of the fine programs going on in our country and to look at some of the things going on in the Lexington school 12 SECONDARY system This would all be part of development It would involve community lead- At the secondary level a number of fine things have also been going on ers, resource people and many others who could furnish help This could be one ` At the high school it is interesting to note that the English and Social Studies teachers are working closely on the matter of themes and long reports This always ri of the most important parts of the school budget Third, interpreting the school to the community is another important aspect benefits pupils and gives the departments a nice working relationship So, too, of teaching Teachers do it daily The administrative staff tries to do it at every monaro the Mathematicsms iand toienn outDepartments that the Mathematicsig chto considerfor corn- opportunity It is in this matter of interpretation or communication that difficulties problems It is welli pointr h e that sistso2Department,onsof hourss sometimes arise They usually occur because of lack of information or misinterpre- ample, has carried on a seminar this year This consists of 20 lessons of two tation of what has been said It is for that reason that we need to spend more time each conducted by members of the department primarily, but involving outside and to be more ingenious in devising ways of communicating with our many publics people where necessary At the Junior High School teachers are again working in small groups, Fourth, it is conceivable its place with other communities hat hear Lexingtone g glonger school scsystem ool is god aoing to take known as teams, and in their planning sessions are trying to provide the best possi- ble education for the boys and girls of this age. It stands to reason, therefore, school day Some have felt that we should be thinking first of all of a longer school that as teachers work together it is bound to have an effect for the good on these year, hil the school ile others have y elft seesriouldmtoe that make be th arstter es of our tr presentend thise time berthe efore pupils In the matter of grouping and planning, the Junior High School is to be inof future study commended for their work I It is interesting to note, also, that the Junior and Senior High School prin- Fifth, another item that is certain to come up, and probably will take effect cipals, working closely with department heads, have reconsidered the promotional this summer, is to have some members of the staff available on an eleven-months policies of the past and are working now to remove any gaps that might have ex- basis When new superintendent coels res thave isted. thoughtsalong these lines siimportanttrefoe,, for he community to real- ize that many teachers who now take other positions would be very happy to work on school activities for another month during the summer These teachers and ad- ministrators could be used many ways and it is encouraging to note that many 13 AHEADsystems are putting people on an eleven-months basis Lexington could be While we wait for the School Committee to announce the selection of a schoolone of the leaders in this field new superintendent, the present administrative set up consists of Mitchell J Spiris, Sixth, the budget Again this year the budget is going to be up and it will Administrative Assistant, and Paul F. Poehler, Jr, Interim Superintendent This team arrangement has attempted to carry on the policies set forth by the Lexington probably be raised in the vicinity of some 23% over last year. It takes courage on the II School Committee Under the leadership of Dr Smith Lewngton has made great part of the School Committee to propose such an increase, but if Lexington is to pro- strides It is safe to say that during this interim period whatever progress has been vide the kind of schools that the community wants, it will be necessary to continue made could not have been made without the fine cooperation of all principals and this increase The enrollment for the coming year will be up somewhere in the TOWN OF LEXINGTON 317 318 ANNUAL REPORTS • • vicinity of 600 additional pupils In order to provide teachers, materials, buildings REPORT OF THE and all +elated services for these pup;ls additional money is needed The com- munity will respond to th.s as they have in the past, I am sure It is not going to SCHOOL HEALTH DEPARTMENT be easy for some people to understand this problem or to pay for the additional • education There are two other matters of national importance but nevertheless directly f tied in with Lexington During this past year a booklet was published called "The The School year of 1958 was an absorbingg Pursuit of Excellence" This is commonly referred to as the Rockefeller Report on School Health Department and full year for the Lexin ton Education It indicates to the country what we need to do concerning the educa- tion and the future of America. The opening sentence in the Foreword is this "There is no more searching or difficult problem for a free people than to identify, This fall we planned health days in each elementary school and with the co- nurture and wisely use its own talents" Here the Lexington school system is try- operation of the dental hygienist, the physical education staff, principals and ing to provide the best possible education for every child Obviously, this will cost teachers, the children were weighed and measured, had their dental check and money and again, referring to the Rockefeller Report, on pages 25 and 26 it says their vision and hearing tested all at the same time We feel that the school per- this sonnel in the elementary schools wholeheartedly approved of this program as it "But the root problem of the teaching profession remains financial More, meant fewer interruptions in the classroom and the vision and hearing defects were perhaps, than any other profession, teaching needs dedicated men and women to found early in the school year We plan to extend this program into the secondar• y whom pay is not an overriding consideration But until we pay teachers at least schools as well as the middle echelon of executives, we cannot expect the profession toi. attract its full share of the available range of talents Salaries must be raised im- The rest of our program remained approximately the same, including routine three-year physicals, sports physicals, health problems, emergency first aid, teacher- mediately and substantially Almost as important as the level of pay is the fact that promotional policy for most school systems is routine and depends much more nurse conferences, parent-nurse conferences and tuberculosis patch-testing i on seniority than on merit And the top salary is not sufficiently far above the bottom salary to constitute a meaningful incentive Those with more modest fi- In cooperation with the State we took part in a program last spring evaluating i nancial needs and responsibilities can only solve their problems by becoming admin- new vision testing equipment istrators or by leaving education altogether" This is a very significant statement and one can see in it that Lexington with its merit salary and with its attempt to We have also attended the Workshops and conferences this provide adequate compensation is taking a leadership role here year on school health programs in order to keep up with the new thinking in school nursing The National Defense Act of 1958, passed by the recent Congress, will have a bearing on Lexington Richard G Woodward, Director of Audio-Visual Edu- With the increased enrollment to 6000 pupils and a new junior high school opening in the fall, we feel that it will be necessary to have a fourth nurse added cation, is a member of one of the committees, studying this problem under the Commissioner of Education Elizabeth H. Ratte, Consultant to the French Program to our staff We want to be able to keep up our present standards, plus enriching in the elementary and junior high schools, is also on a state committee Sanborn our program, if possible C Brown,Jr, a member of the Lexington School Committee, is on a national com- mittee concerning facilities for teaching physics in the secondary schools This Respectfully submitted, Defense Act has financial implications for each community and Lexington is mak- ing every possible effort to be prepared with programs when the time comes for it RUTH CLARKE, R N to make recommendations ELIZABETH MAHER, R N ALICE MOGAN, R N 14 THANKS December 31, 1958 School Nurses 14 Finally, and in summary, may I express to the School Committee my appre- ciation for being invited to serve as Interim Superintendent Whatever success we have enjoyed so far would not have been possible without the wonderful cooperation I. of Mitchell J Spiris, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent In a way Lex- ington has two Interim Superintendents, not one, for Mr Spills and I work very closely on all problems • Sincerely and respectfully submitted, • PAUL F POEHLER, JR, December 31, 1958 Interim Superintendent of Schools TOWN OF LEXINGTON 319 320 ANNUAL REPORTS Expenditures REPORT OF THE Food .. ... $116,129 08 Labor ... 48,967 22 LEXINGTON SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM Other .. .. 8,973 43 174,069 73 4 4 Cash Balance December 1, 1958 $9,279 83 i Cash on Hand . .. . .... 65 00 S nce consolidation of our four Federal School Lunch Programs along with the Amount Due from State and Federal Funds 10,179 96 opening o" three new cafeterias we have nearly doubled student and teacher par- ticipation Cash Value 19,524 79 Childress' Teachers' Total Value of Inventories 4,157 03 Year "A" Lunch "A" Lunch 15Lunch 153 ,646 05 1955 5,959 23,681 82 10,294 67 1956 211,705 6,196 217,901 Accounts Payable 1957 267,664 12,060 279,724 1958 294,553 14,229 308,782 Operational Balance $13,38715 The special milk program shows a decline over last year, but if the total figureis The closing cash balance is presently $4,848 23 below the recommended cap- ( orital With monies from State and Federal funds amounting to $10,179 96 payable, • sum addedto over 20,000the milk nmore dbought thewith "adequate" ourvendor 'Also,tf29,000nlunches* plus inventories of $4,157 03, accounts exceed the minimum recommended opera- J Itional monthly requirement by $9,488 76. 1 above a year ago were consumed this same period This fiscal year expenditures in relation to sales exceeded former percentages J SPECIAL MILK PROGRAM due to higher food prices, equipping new programs, and spending 6% more for Il increased cost of labor Year Children Teachers Total State Office 1955 291,391 6,168 297,559 Recommendations School Percentages 1956 • 367,665 9,024 376,689 60-65% Foodod 73% 1 1957 . 550,592 11,533 562,125 60-33% Labor 73% 1958 539,596 14,229 553,825 1 - 4% Other 6% * These lunch figures include only 6 months' operation for the Muzzey Junior Building Committees bought small equipment for serving more children at High Maria Hastings and Harrington Schools due to the classroom additions For these two schools alone we have bought over $2,600 in large equipment from In September applications and agreements for all school children to participate lunchroom receipts during this fiscal year Including this new equipment, nearly in both programs were renewed with the Boston School Lunch Office 40% was spent for all schools' equipment under other money expenditures i In October, by authorization of the State Office, we raised the price of milk The Muzzey Junior High School with only the Special Milk Program in opera- ` from 3c to 4c to cover costs Adult price remains at 7c tion for three months has absorbed funds for labor so that the lunch program will l reopen with a deficit To compare finances for the same period of time as the increase in meal and FINANCIAL REPORT milk count, we show a large decrease in commodity value and a lowered opera- me $110, tional balance • nc Cafeteria Sales ••• 674 71 953 55 Other Income . ..• Commodity Operational Subsidies State 15,461.29 Year Income Value Balance Federal 31,471 50 1955 $79,910 54 $10,488 14 $ 974.86 $158,561 05 1956 115,556 32 12,125 00 12,540 99 "� It .. 24,788 51 1957 146,622 18 23,751 75 25,563.37 Cash Balance December 1, 1957 183,349 56 1958 .. 158,561 05 15,307 80 13,387 15 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 321 • 322 ANNUAL REPORTS • PERSONNEL AND TRAINING RECOMMENDATIONS More women are training in our school cafeterias as substitutes and are seeking steadyemployment Thirty-nineWith the postponement of tentative plans to start lunch programs at Hancock, ment p y dedicated women of the fifty-three enrolled in Munroe and Parker Schools, it may become imperative to set up locally a financial our school lunch staff are daily employed This figure does not include one sec budget unless we have more Federal assistance and reimbursement retary-clerk at the central office or the Director In March an all-day meeting of local personnel was held at the Senior High With the final equipping of the school lunch office at the Administration Build- in conjunction with the State Department mg, all records will be centralized I believe we will have a more efficient and or- Schoolganized business The April Third Annual Spring Workshop, conducted by the State Department To our dedicated personnel, all our school population, our press and parents, of Education, was represented by four schools, besides the Director, although school I wish to extend heartfelt thanks for their aid in promotion of our nutrition pro- was in session gram. Respectfully submitted, Thursday, May 6th, 24 of our staff attended the District Dinner Meeting of the Massachusetts School Food Service Association at the Lexington Senior High December 31, 1958 ETHEL L WRIGHT, Director School The Seventh Annual MSF S A, Saturday, May 17th, at Agawam Senior H• igh School was attended by four of our personnel • Four of our staff attended sessions of the Summer 24th Annual School Lunch Institute, conducted by the Division of Vocational Education at the Fitchburg State Teachers' College Thirty members were at the 9th Annual School Lunch Section Meeting October 31st in affiliation with the County Teachers' Association and sponsored by the Massachusetts 'Department of Education In November 18 personnel earned Board of Health Sanitation Certificates Eight others attended two out of the three afternoon sessions, and four more were present for one meeting OTHER ACTIVITIES More special events have been sponsored by the school lunch personnel at our various buildings 1 Senior High luncheons for the Teachers' Association in September, the Maintenance Department Dinner following the close of school in June, two suppers fcr the Massachusetts Industrial Education Society, refreshments for the Evening School staff, and assistance for miscel- laneous school and town organizations 2 Operation Bootstrap luncheons, two at Fiske, one at Franklin, also one at Maria Hastings School 3 Franklin staff planned and served a dinner at Maria Hastings for the Elementary Principals' Association the third Saturday in March, be- sides assisting at two Parent-Teacher Association supper meetings, plus a supper for the Massachusetts Department of Audio-Visual Instruc- R tion • 4 Marie Hastings catered at the Annual 4-H Banquet, a 6th grade supper, and a Parent-Teacher Association dinner TOWN OF LEXINGTON 323 324 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE LEXINGTON EVENING SCHOOL REPORT OF AUDIO-VISUAL PROGRAM I should like to present, as briefly as possible, a report on the program of audio- • Following is a brief account of the activities of the Adult Education classes of visual education in the Lexington Public Schools This report will contain two the Lexington Evening School as of the start of classes September 1958 main divisions, one devoted to past activity and one concerned with futurer p ogress. Registration was held on September 15 and 16, and while interest in the even- ` mg classes is high, the actual enrollment of 609, as of November of this Since the appointment, as of September 1, 1957, of a full-time Director of year, Audio-Visual Education, many things have happened in Lexington to improve in- compared with the enrollment of 715 in November 1957, indicates a decrease of approximately 100 persons Of more importance than the registration figures, how- struction through the use of audio-visual methods, materials and equipment ever, is the number of registrants who remain active in their attendance at the classes, and as of this writing the picture is brighter than it was at this time last First efforts of the Director were aimed at training teachers in each building year, with fewer drop-outs in the use of the various kinds of equipment, considering both the physical opera- ! tion and the most effective teaching methods for each audio-visual tool. Concur- 4 r rently, all filmstrips housed in each elementary school were listed, placed in. proper No new courses are being offered this year However, the frequency of certain categories, and a catalogue of these was course offerings has been changed Two courses in Cabinet Making are in opera- subject-matter9 g published in January of hon this year as opposed to one last year Two courses in Leathercraft are meeting 1958 Since then, it has been possible for elementary teachers to borrow from this year, just half of last year's offering French, scheduled for Thursday evenings, school to school, through the audio-visual office, any filmstrip in the elementary was dropped because of the difficulty attending the obtaining of an instructor, and schools, thus increasing the variety of filmstrip material for all A supplement to t for lack of interest, generally It is hoped, however, to offer French again next this catalogue, listing new filmstrips purchased since then, will be distributed in fl year. January of 1959 As interests change, course offerings will change, in an attempt to meet the Scheduling and distribution of films for the elementary schools for 1958-59 needs and the desires of the adults who look forward to the opportunities presented has been revised to allow for greater correlation with subject matter Several new by our Adult Education classes — namely, personal enjoyment, relaxation and the sources of films have been added and teachers and principals indicate that this development or strengthening of skills basic to their hobbies or avocations aspect of the program has been vastly improved Respectfully submitted, At the secondary level, student audio-visual service groups (with the accent on service) have been organized and trained to operate equipment. Scheduling problems have been eased somewhat at the high school by the installation of dark- December 31, 1958 HARRY B McCORMICK, Director ening facilities in some of the classrooms The present junior high school needs these facilities badly, and much more must be done in both buildings before con- i ditions will be adequate to the needs Appointment of Frank DiGiammanno at the senior high school and Joseph P Connolly at- the Muzzey junior high school as building audio-visual coordinators has been a first step toward establishing better liaison between teachers and the Audio-Visual Department s Educational television appeared on the scene in March of 1958, with regularly scheduled programs in sixth grade science P T A.'s had been requested to donate television sets to schools with a recommendation that, for safety, ease of mainte- nance and general quality, Setchell-Carlson 21-inch table models be purchased Working with P T A presidents, the Director made demonstrations of this equip- ment possible To date, the P. T A.'s of Franklin, Adams, Harrington, Parker, Hancock and Fiske have given sets, all of them the recommended Setchell-Carlson This fall, regularly scheduled programs in Grade 6 physical science, Grade 5 natural } science, Grade 4 social studies, Grade 3 literature and Grade 2 music have been used with varying degrees of success by the teachers of these schools This project is an experimental one and still must be evaluated 326 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN OF LEXINGTON 325 Work on a town-wide survey of communityresources began in June of 1958, FRENCH PROGAM IN THE with the assistance of a workshop group of the League of Women Voters In Oc- ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS tober, 6800 letters and questionnaires were mailed to local residents, seeking people with occupations, hobbies, travel experience and the like who might be willing to share these with the schools in an effort to enrich and give more meaning to the r school curriculum To date, 650 questionnaires have been returned, with a wide The French program starting at third grade level has been a permanent part of variety of human resources indicating a willingness to assist in the work of the the school curriculum for three years During the school year 1957-58 there were schools Tabulation of the questionnaire items has begun, preparatory to publica- twenty-six classes of French at the elementary school level (grades 3-6) and one of tion of a community resources catalogue for teacher reference junior high (grade 7) with a total enrollment of 454 children In addition to his work in Lexington, the Director was recently appointed by Three part-time specialists, Mrs Vivian Vogt, Mrs Carol Stevens and Mrs the Massachusetts Commissioner of Education to a State Audio-Visual Advisory Renee Juda taught twenty-two of these classes The elementary school teachers Committee The first function of this group was to study the National Defense who taught one French class each were Miss Violette Dubois at the Hancock School, Education Act of 1958 and help formulate a State Plan for use of Federal funds Mrs Sally Hennessey at the Franklin School, and Mrs Audrey Swanson at the Fiske School The seventh grade class was taught by Mrs Grace Holmes, who was also available under this Act Due for early consideration are minimum standards for equipping school buildings for effectinve use of audio-visual equipment and ma- a regular junior high school teacher terials, and certification requirements for public school audio-visual specialists In the spring term Mrs Carol Robinson, a graduate student from Harvard and a foreign language major, came to Lexington as an apprentice teacher of French Respectfully submitted, un the elementary schools Most of her observation and practice teaching was done in the classes of the three specialists December 31, 1958 RICHARD G WOODWARD, Director Special attention was given to beginning a testing program Following a de- tailed revision of our basic vocabulary list for third grade French, a test was devel- ted by the teachers and the consultant for this level It was planned that each year a test would be developed for the next grade (4th, 5th, etc) until a whole battery of tests would be developed and be available for French in the elementary schools These tests are to given to all the children in the program at the end of the school year The purposes of the testing program are 1 To create a desirable degree of uniformity of instruction throughout the school system, 2 To check on the pupils' achievement, and 3 To check on the effectiveness of our teaching methods and of our French program in general An evaluation of each test will follow with an anlaysis of the test results and plans for making improvements Another project started this year was the discussion and analysis of varied audio-visual aids and techniques most suitable to our methods of teaching foreign Language Two aids in particular seem to hold great possibilities as effective teach- ing tools—the flannel board and recordings on tape With the help of Richard G Woodward Audio-Visual Director, the use of these aids and others will be developed during the coming school year Respectfully submitted, December 31, 1958 ELIZABETH H RATTE, Consultant � K t I 328 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN OF LEXINGTON 327 also stressed In working with others to make committee reports, in drawing con- REPORT OF THE elusions from all the data available, in solving problems involving scientific and LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL mathematical facts these are a few of our approaches Many means of im- proving instruction are used increasingly in classrooms and in assemblies, such as abundant use of audio-visual aids, trips to museums and to scientific or commercial establishments, and speakers who have special scientific training or knowledge of At the High School 1250 students are attending some 250 classes daily Their economic or social affairs interest in the classroom work and their enthusiasm in school activities reflects their gratitude for the excellent school facilities and materials provided for them In addition to the classroom work, student activities in school and out do much and the high quality of the instruction given by their 62 teachers to develop traits of personality and character that are important to all Participation in clubs or athletic squads, dramatic or musical productions, membership in the These students, developing to be young adults, have a wide range of talents Student Council, National Honor Society, Traffic Squad, Cafeteria monitors, Library and aspirations A large proportion hope to continue their education beyond high Staff, Guest Greeters, Office Assistants, and serving as officers of classes or clubs, school, some expect to go directly into business occupations, a few prefer work in are worthwhile experiences Students conduct all assemblies and rallies, students mechanical lines These interests are the basis upon which the school program is are hosts to all guest speakers Our students have won just praise from other planned schools whose students have been our guests at regional conferences of Students Councils and of National Honor Societies and on Exchange Student days Visitors The fundamental courses for all students are in English, Social Studies, Mathe- frequently speak of the friendliness, poise and effective initiative of our students matics, Science and Physical Education, with languages for many who look forward as hosts to going to college The fundamental business subjects provide knowledge and e skills for work in offices, stores and other commercial occupations Industrial The interest and cooperation of parents and citizens in the work of the school training is provided in woodworking, metalworking, automotive and electrical power is very much appreciated More and more, parents are coming to school to confer mechanics, mechanical drawing and some decorative crafts Instruction in home with teachers Representatives of civic groups are coming to get information about planning, sewing and preparing meals is provided for girls the school work Several organizations provide awards for excellence in academic work, arts and crafts and athletic achievement, several award scholarships The In addition to these full time courses, there are part-time courses that develop Parent-Teacher Association, now with 1000 members, is most helpful in its efforts the talents and promote the hobby interests of the students — musical, artistic, to bring the school and the home closer together for their mutual benefit All of and constructive shopwork and homemaking About two-thirds of the students are this promotes incentive, understanding, and pleasant personal relations enrolled in these courses, in addition to their daily classes, and the pleasures and satisfaction such courses give is evidence of their value The opportunities provided at Lexington High School, under the understanding direction of the School Committee, are varied and suitable to the needs of the One hears much these days about ability or achievement grouping Lexington rapidly increasing student body High School has been organized on that basis for a number of years, so far as it is possible, and effort is made each year to improve that grouping With the freedom Respectfully submitted, given students to choose the courses they want without too strict limitations and December 31, 1958 MANFRED L WARREN, Principal with the need to keep class size from being either too large or too small, it is some- times necessary to have students with quite a range of abilities together In line with the present trend to provide for the very able and also for those whose achievement has been below standard, the nature and extent of the course material is varied a great deal As in most schools, three levels of work in the academic subjects are planned A high standard of college preparation is best suited to the majority For those who learn faster and with greater understanding and appreciation, enriched and somewhat accelerated courses are provided For some who cannot attain the amount and quality of work required by highly com- petitve institutions, but who should have training in basic academic knowledge, more time for drill and less complicated reasoning is necessary Teachers of these subjects are seeking to improve their work, trying, like their colleagues in other schools, to find out which of a variety of proposals are best to follow In some fields, the work done in our school is highly commended by others, in some fields very satisfactory progress is being made We place emphasis on wide reading and the use of several texts and many reference books and pamphlets Instruction in the use of the library, in writing reports, in taking examinations, in making oral reports after independent study is 330 ANNUAL REPORTS I w TOWN OF LEXINGTON 329 1 REPORT ON REPORT OF THE READING IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS MUZZEY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL iir Reading instruction in the Lexington elementary grades has held a place of s major importance for many years Teachers are continually made aware of recent ` One of the most interesting developments during the school year was the nam- theories, new approaches, and latest techniques making the best possible use of ing of the Isaac Muzzey Junior High School This name was chosen from over two these as well as adhering to some of the tried and true methods which have proven hundred name essays, written by pupils in last year's eighth grade The name to be most valuable over a period of time Grade level meetings and workshops are Isaac Muzzey was submitted in an excellent essay, written by Judy Kensley Thus being carried on during the current year to acquaint teachers with new techniques our school, after more than thirty years, has a special identity This should be an which research has demonstrated to be helpful towards better provision for in- inspiration to students and staff to perpetuate the fine Lexington tradition which dividual differences through the use of team activities and practices calling for is associated with the name of Isaac Muzzey multiple responses The overall program is planned to develop, from the first grade through the Marked progress was noticed in the significant Teacher-Team concept which was started in the Junior High School three years ago This concept was developed sixth, the necessary skills for many kinds of reading experiences and to promote a desire to enjoy and use reading for the acquisition of knowledge and pleasure by a staff committee which began its work in 1953 throughout life In the early y grades many of these skills are introduced and are Teachers recognized that the best growth for the pupil would be insured by systematically developed and applied to material of ever-increasing difficulty as • subject specialists planning work together for the same group of students Thus children progress through the grades a seventh grade teacher of English, a teacher of Social Studies, a teacher of Mathe- At the primary level emphasis is placed on the knowledge and application of matics and a teacher of Science would form a team to stimulate instruction for the letters and their sounds, mastery of the fundamental mechanics of reading, same five seventh grade classes All the value of block scheduling and core cur- buildingof sight vocabularyIn the upperand the g grades the emphasis is on silent rather i riculum could be incorporated in a plan which assured teacher security and en- than oral reading and the ability to use reading for gaining knowledge in all subjects tcouraged correlation of learning areas Such skills as outlining, summarizing, organizing, evaluating and many others The major block to full progress of the teacher team concept has been the are stressed and the children learn to recognize that various types of assignments difficulty of finding opportune time for teachers meeting together to plan Prog- require different types and speeds of reading ress noted earlier has been achieved through after-school meetings of staff which Phonics is one very important part of our reading program and is introduced alternate with department meetings It is our hope that the years will bring en- during the initial stages of reading in the first grade Lexington teachers make use couragement and fuller implementation of this significant team pattern for Junior of a very comprehensive phonic program in addition to that outlined in the basal High School instruction readers Another area of progress was in the field of Mathematics Last spring, approx- The mastery of phonetic skills through the development of auditory and visual imately ninety eighth grade pupils were given the first ten weeks' unit in ninth accuity is necessary for independence in reading and every effort is made to de- grade Algebra In June these pupils were given the same test administered to velop power in these skills throughout the grades Not all children will acquire pupils at a similar stage in the Senior High Schol As a result of these test scores, the same level of these or any skills at the same time, but it is our aim to help the plus other factors, a selected group of students were able to continue Algebra at child, at every step of his development, to attain the very highest achievement in an accelerated rate in the ninth grade this year This is in step with the develop- reading of which he is capable ing program for the exceptionally able student Standardized reading tests are given through the grades to measure progress and discover individual strengths and weaknesses The scores from these tests In- Other worth noting activities in the 1Muzzey Junior High School were studies dicate the reading ability of Lexington children as compared to that of children all and reviews of class grouping and promotion policies A summary of some of the e- conclusions of these studies appeared this fall in an issue of "Our Schools" over the country For the elast ten scoresor fifteenywyears the six majority monthsotwo yearston el in mentary children have achieved anywhere from to two m Outstanding pupil participation was evidenced in the Christmas Concert given advance of the national norms * for the citizens of Lexington, and in the very popular Vaudeville Show For those children who, for various reasons, have considerable difficulty in mas- y tering the necessary skills for handling the reading material at their grade level, We are proud to report an active and responsible Student Council which initiated special help is provided in addition to the regular class work This special help is and carried through many worthwhile student projects given outside the classroom by a remedial teacher who works with individuals or Respectfully submitted, very small groups of children twice a week * December 31, 1958 MERRILL F NORLIN, Principal Respectfully submitted, ELIZABETH HOWE December 31, 1958 Reading Consultant ' 332 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN OF LEXINGTON 331 '+ SUPRAD -THE FRANKLIN SCHOOL PROJECT REPORT OF THE SPEECH THERAPIST (SUPRAD—School and University Program for Research And Development) • In September 1957 at the Franklin School teachers and students were reorgan- During the school year, September 1957 through June 1958, about 600 pupils ized with the purpose of determining 7f through team-planning and regrouping of were tested for speech difficulties and approximately 300 received speech therapy students a more effective learning situation might result The Franklin School Of this total, about 20 had a hearing loss and received lip reading lessons Approx- Project was also one of several enterprises which represented an effort toward the imately 50 pupils overcame their speech difficulties and were excused from classes creation of more effective working relationships between the schools and the uni- versities. The average number receiving therapy approximated 300, nearly half of which were serious cases These pupils were divided into thirty-seven classes, from four The year 1958 and 1959 is considered one of continued evaluation of the to fifteen pupils per class, which met once a week, with from two to eight classes project During the summer of 1958, a six weeks' workshop was conducted in per school arranged according to the need. which six Franklin School teachers, the principal, and several consultants from the Harvard Graduate School of Education participated More thorough definitions During the year more than 100 individual therapy lessons were given at my of the role relationships of the newly-created hierarchical positions in the staff at home to children who required more help than could be given in the normal school Franklin School were developed Priority goals for evaluation of the project were established, and the means for obtaining the data for the evaluation were determ- a hours ined During the year 1958-59 data is being obtained concerning the achievement and adjustment of pupils at the Franklin School and at a control school All of the Other activities included administration and scoring of tests in both schools is being done by the Harvard Confidential Case Histories Completed .... .... 55 Evaluation Staff for the project t Talks or Demonstrations for Parents10 Talks or Demonstrations for Teachers 5 The Project-Coordinator and his assistant from Harvard are full time resident Parent Conferences Noted 34 staff at the Franklin School. They attend team-planning sessions and staff meet- Teacher Conferences Noted ••.• ••• 65 ings For the purpose of recording and evaluating they observe lessons Professional Conferences 100 Doctor, Dentist and Family Service, etc. ... In spite of the fact that a very conservative policy in regard to publicity was established, this project has aroused nationwide interest Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, MILDRED L REYNOLDS, December 31, 1958 Speech Therapist December 31, 1958 ETHEL B BEARS, Principal R TOWN OF LEXINGTON 333 334 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT STATISTICS • FINANCIAL STATEMENTS .. SALARIES 1958 Appropriation for Salaries $1,370,141 02 AND Expenditures General Control Administration, Secretaries . .. $34,782 57 Expenses of Instructions FINANCIAL REPORTS c Salaries 66,807 04 Teachers' Salaries . . 1,099,153 97 Clerks' Salaries .... 18,048 25 Expenses of Operating School Plant Wages of Custodians . . 98,349 18 Wages of Maintenance Men 13,363 00 OF THE Auxiliary Agencies Health 12,499 88 Miscellaneous Expenses Atypical Education 525 00 LEXINGTON SCHOOLS Total Expenditures for Salaries . .. ... .... 1,343,528.89 Unexpended Salary Budget $26,612 13 EXPENSES GENERAL INFORMATION 1958 Appropriation for Expenses $343,689 97 .Expenditures. General Expense School Committee 1,919 11 AND Superintendent's Office and Other 5,544 68 'Expenses of Instruction Textbooks 31,481 56 Stationery and Supplies 56,653 33 Expenses of Operating School Plant DIRECTORY Fuel 35,426 23 Utilities 40,443 85 Miscellaneous . . . 12,015 29 Maintenance Repairs, etc 44,156 49 1 9 5 8 Auxiliary Agencies Libraries . . .... ... 3,394 83 Health 1,211 69 Transportation 64,366 78 Atypical Education 32 53 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 335 336 ANNUAL REPORTS r miscellaneous Expenses Sundries5,566 33 VOCATIONAL EDUCATION— Outlay HANDICRAFT CLASSES New 'Egiupment 19,333 22 1958 Appropriation $8,972 60 Total Expenditures for Expenses .. 321,545 92 Expenditures Salaries of Director, Instructors, Clerical and Unexpended Expense Budget .. $22,144 05 Custodians 8,467 55 Supplies and Equipment443 32 8,910 87 SUMMARY OF SCHOOL COSTS Unexpended Balance $61 73 Total 1958 Expenditures for Salaries and'Expenses $1,665,074 81 Total Expenditures $8,910 87 Income and'Reimbursements. Credits to Vocational Education— Tuition—Town of Burlington 110 00 Handicraft Classes Town of Bedford 165 00 Reimbursement—Comm of Mass $3,209 96* Other Tuition 1,840 00 Tuition 1,096 20 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Registration Fees618 00 * School Funds and State Aid for'Public Schools— Income from Smith-Hughes • Chapter 70 201,021 18 Fund340 00 Transportation—Chapter 71 .. 32,152 22 5,264 16 State Wards ... ... 2,876 32 Rentals and Miscellaneous 08 Net Cost for 1958— $3,646 71 J Special Classes 8,1 16 34 Household Arts Class (Day School) . . 2,250 57 This reimbursement is based on the expenditures for the year ending August 31, 1957 Total Income . . 252,008 71 AMERICANIZATION CLASSES Net Cost of Schools'Salaries and Expenses for 1958 $1,413,066 10 1958 Appropriation $235 00 Expenditures SEGREGATED BUDGETS—1958 Salaries . .. . . 225 00 VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TUITION Supplies 10 00 235 00 1958 Appropriation $18,100 00 Income Reimbursement Comm of Mass 112 50 Expenditures Tuition 6,224 57 Net Cost for 1958 $122 50 .. Transportation .. 1,184 92 7,409 49 OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL Unexpended Balance $10,690 51 1958 Appropriation $865 00 Total Expenditures 7,409 49 Expenditures Travel 465 02 Income Reimbursement—Comm of Mass for Twtion . . 4,519 45* Unexpended Balance 399 98 for Transportation . 449 14* Net Cost for 1958 $465 02 4,968 59 SUMMARY—ALL SCHOOL BUDGETS Net Cost for 1958 ... $2,440 90 It Total Appropriations All School Budgets, 1958 $1,693,247 41 Total Expenditures All School Budgets, 1958 1,682,095 19 1 * This reimbursementeaending is based 3, 1957n the expenditures Total Income and Reimbursement All School Budgets, 1958 262,353 96 for the year ending August Net Cost of All School 'Budgets for 1958 1,419,741 23 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 337 338 ANNUAL REPORTS • A. D. LITTLE FOUNDATION 4DC''� 0 CMonor1.oa.o F?4'2 o..0z -® ; X000 C A00 O,RMM u,uj.G^MIA Balance of Grant from A D Little .. • $6,036 41 leo°1 M N 0, ^ n R o o M R N R n n M N M R u, .4 ' O NM1..-.ro In ‘C._ In 01.<n 03 O, Expenditures N M,R w `"— n o sit Salary $5,116 66 : O 0 o v • o w '� Travel .. ... ....... 413 08 snoauellasslW oo g o0 , :o M Supplies 271 51 w "� : •8 :M : :n N + 5,801 25 `" N w 2 O O . 0 O O b Unexpended Balance.... . . . .. .. .. $235 16 A+4ur1OJ SS°JJ i : o �` n . . In - SUPRAD* "' sluual,s(08 0 0 0 -o Balance of Grant from Suprad .. ... .... . . ..... .. $2,560 32 F : : co o o Grants During 1958 31,900 00 Z .— "' o N $34,460 32 W sruual spilt a . 8 0 •o 0 F pue Ilecwos sr • — n o ° • Expenditures Q ° N co i ` 0,, Teachers' Salaries $22,969 09 in i�0n In R w Clerical ... .... .... ..... .... .... .... ..... . 4,059 93 ..it - .- /,e,lOoH plaidr 0 v 0 0 0 a e Supplies 1,13913 d 8 N M N.�T n O I. 4. Tuition and Fees 1,070 00 o Custodians 260 00 Q x N 0 m 0 0 0 o Oeo0 O Travel 118 41 Z O1 m veil ,^°o N v'0 0 vi 0. '0N Consultant Fees 85 00 " ° o :N v 29,701 56 U o` O W Ir,o •o o . 0 0 0 _" a 11. 'g w m A031DoH a0l 6t sO o o R : O o o • , r, Unexpended Balance . • - 'n 0 N C> o - Pe $4,758 76 2 u o ^w0 "'0 n ,^6. ' O N • C I— Z Z N * SUPRAD(School-University Program for Research and Development)— Q m CO d o N o n o 0 0 �' .1 O u) Ileg400j N ao i.o o`o o v 0 a 0^ R O. O NRO C.04 ,OAR NM'AO M C — N M ,n .p 1. •�M N N Q FEDERAL FUNDS FROM P L.874 u � ,R R N R N tel w Balance January 1, 1959 $43,663 41 v o n • 0 0 • A Total Received During 1958 49,057.51 e j ;IOJ . M M c = v Z $92,720.92 H • Ileg4as eg ,N N N a o0 0 u, R o M Expenditures 13,356 87 n 0 '0^N M0,n el 0. • M N Unexpended Balance $79,364 05 Z ;, "' — -- K v. W ,° .N O 0 0 : n 0. J Ileg4a�lsee • ,SIJI9 01 :M 0, o O R O w : . . N v w pegase8 M- ' ••—0 0 •h 0 N • • o M— o co - n� v, '°M° M O • w R 0. • N . yy W • Q q cc - > ° rV a W 0 J d X a. C a o J wC . C • CE ; V A 0 N N1Q . O .- t to C J L) S. oE ° c m Z3. E vuodaumO c a mmd w 0So 1-- .f_ 0VoUOw8a avt LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOLS PUPILS ENROLLED OCTOBER 1, 1958 BY GRADES AND BY AGES Over Grand AGES 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 19 Total Total Grade I Boys 75 241 12 .. .... .. 328 Girls 69 220 5 ... ... .... .... .... .. 294 Grade II Boys 47 201 25 .... .. ... .... .. . ... 273 Girls 61 194 11 .. . . .... .... • .... 266 Grade III Boys .. 1 55 181 23 .. . .. .. 260 Girls 80 146 11 .. .. .... ... .... • 237 Grade IV Boys .... ... .... 53 189 34 • .. 276 Girls 62 186 11 ... .. ... 259 Grade V Boys ... .. .. 58 186 33 6283 --1 Girls 2 57 201 12 1 .... . . 273 2 Grade VI Boys .. ... . .. ... 59 178 23 4 .. .. . .. .. ... 264 Z Girls 75 188 14 1 .. 278 Specials Boys . .. 1 1 2 2 1 4 3 4 1 .. 1 .. . 20 OT Girls 1 1 1 1 1 . .. 1 ... 6 1— Trainables Boys 1 1 . 2 X Girls 11 1 3 — .... . .. .. ... ... Grade VII Boys .. .... ... 2 81 155 30 1 1270 Girls .... 3 93 133 12 1 242 Grade VIII Boys .. .... .. 35 149 29 3 2 .. .. .„ 218 Z Girls .... .... ... 42 120 18 180 Grade IX Boys • .... 49 118 43 8 2 .. 220 Girls ... • ... .. 55 116 13 ... 184 Grade X Boys • .... ... 44 109 26 2 .. . ... 181 Girls .... ... .. .. . 52 100 5 4 1 ... 162 Grade XI Boys .... .... 1 45 91 18 3 .. 158 Girls .... .... ... .. ... ... 51 85 9 .... 145 Grade XII Boys .... 1 23 53 9 1 2 89 Girls ... . . .... .... 43 64 7 3 117 Total Boys 75 289 270 261 272 283 293 223 235 197 203 150 76 12 1 2 2842 Girls 69 283 279 222 256 291 295 190 189 187 164 133 77 8 3 0 2646 C"' CO GRAND TOTAL 144 572 549 483 528 574 588 413 424 384 367 283 153 20 4 2 5488 5488 LEXINGTON SCHOOL PLANT w Class Number of A Value of Area of Date of Standard0 Name of School Construction Site(Acres) Constructed Construction Classrooms Senior High $1,960,000 00 25.03 1953 1956 Special Facilities 918,486 36 1st Class 31 Gym, Auditorium, corrective rooms, locker rooms, 16 cafeteria, all-purpose rooms, conference rooms,shops, $2,878,486 36 library, audio-visual Junior High 67,644 64 1902 2nd Class 28 Auditorium, 433,917 74 3 08 1926 Add gym, cafeteria, shops, library, locker 457,000.00 1958 Add rooms, administration office 958,562 38 Adams 62,444 64 4 61 1913 2nd Class 15 Auditorium, cafeteria, library 87,420 03 1931 Add gym, Z Z 149,764 67 Z > Fiske 541,231 86 1025 19491st Class 19 Auditorium, x- 326,000 00 1954 Add gym, cafeteria m 867,231.86 Franklin 134,199 50 8 59 1931 2nd Class 8 Auditorium, library, cafeteria 509,000.00 1956 Add 1st Class 10 643,199.50 Hancock 59,975 33 2 29 1891 2nd Class 8 Auditorium, playroom (basement) Harrington 725,000.00 10 1956 1st Class 16 Auditorium, 121,152 00 1958 1st Class 4 gym, cafeteria, library 846,152 00 Hastings 725,000.00 10 1955 1st Class 16 Auditorium, gym, cafeteria, library 107,500 00 1958 4 832,500 00 4 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 341 342 ANNUAL REPORTS • LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL ' GRADUATION IN THE AUDITORIUM ok WEDNESDAY, JUNE ELEVENTH, NINETEEN HUNDRED FIFTY-EIGHT + d At Eight O'clock ' LL , V a E " oP. -..-0 PROGRAM }-.- u 3 PROCESSIONAL—"War March of the Priests" Athalia-Mendelssohn E E 3 z INVOCATION Rev Harold T Handley '3 ` o` 4 ib 1 QQ SENIOR CHORUS—"The Lord's Prayer" . Gates o cv E "Jesu, Joy of Man's: Desiring" Bach 14? 0. cn Pianist Martha Schecter JPc Z z"-3 SPEAKERS—Achieving Coexistence in a Troubled World `o_ _ 1 The Chief Forms of Coexistence Patricia Cutter a. , m CJ v 2 Changes in Attitude That We Must Accept John Oberteuffer 8- °� u c 3 Dangers in Competitive Coexistence Murray Ingraham N N 4 The Ideal of Cooperative Coexistence Judith Porter N V ro-0 Z �, J Q Q Q SENIOR CHORUS—"Morning Hymn" Henschel e.'`. .�v m o v o "Let Not Your Song End" . . Cain 0 0'n N N 2 Z o 0s as 0 o.U D` u ^^ AWARD OF PRIZES .... John Blackhall Smith, W J Zi ;� ^ Superintendent of Schools a ^ In ¢;+ CONFERRING OF DIPLOMAS Mrs Leroy F Marek ccoco o' n O N O un o0 of the School Committee o- co o"o co in v'0 `0°' BENEDICTION Rev Harold T Handley j7 Oo`^ Osoo`o MM >V N N C..) ^0o i^U) °'2RECESSIONAL—"Pomp and Circumstance" Elgar n 0 3 The audience will please remain at their seats 0 until the class has left the hall 0 E S - o 2 a I— TOWN OF LEXINGTON 343 344 ANNUAL REPORTS CLASS OF 1958 Roxane Harvey George Henry Meyers, II John Keith Hatch George Robert Miller CLASS OFFICERS Paul Hedtler Nancy Miller Joanne Herbold Elaine Elizabeth Moran Sally Marie Holt Marilyn Helen Munsey Avery Arline Hood Alan Packard Murphy President .. .... R Michael Fosburg Margaret Ann Hoyt Vice President .. .. .... Patricia Cutter Carldon Raymond Hutchins Janet KayNelson Secretary Judith Lallis Treasurer... Frank A. Currier, lit Murray James Ingraham John Amiard Oberteuffer Karen M Irwin Daniel William O'Connor Maureen Connor Patricia Ellen O'Leary Alfred B Anderson Barbara Jean Jewers John Paul Overton Jon V Anderson Patricia Anne Cormier Priscilla Ann Johnston Harriet Jane Anthony Paul Joseph Corr James Edward Cosgrove Neil James Jorgensen Ruth Ann Parece ElizaLoyal Thomas Charle Coyte Donald Ray Parker Loyall I Avery,, III II Constance Culler Ann Marie Kaufmann William Denis Paxton Frank A Currier, III Joanne Marie Kelly Jonathan S Peirce Sherwin Ballard Patricia Ann Cutter Barbara Susan Kensley William John Pierro James Edward Baskin Francis Xavier Kiley Judith E Porter Judith Susan BeaulieuMyles Bryan King Phyllis Marion Poulleys Jerome T Belcastro Robert Arthur Dalton Gail Marian Kneen Robert Rankin Prescott Richard C Bennett Elm Carol Day Warren Allan Prescott John A. Benoit Dorothy Janice DeFelice Susan KilbournLadd Dorothy Ann Dobrisky Nancy Joyce Lannefeld Nancy Ruth Randle Diane Robeles K Bergin, Jr Sandra Elizabeth Downe Robrt C Biggert Robert Peter Lappin Janice R Rice Diane Louise Birch Louise Ellen Dunlap Sandra Mane Larssen Cynthia C Rich Edwin Richard Durfer Sandra Marie Leonard John Adams Russell, Jr Richardhine Withington Blume Janet Elisabeth Durkin Francis Boisvert Judith Ann Lollis Judy Rutherford Thomas E l Mary Emmaline Louder Donald F Ryder Carol A Boudreau Nancy Diana Eaton Nancy Dorothy Ludlam Brenda Marie Breslin Robert Russell Ludwig Mary Ann Sainato Margaret Louise Brock Samuel L Fardy,Jr Elizabeth Conant Lyon Donald L Salhaney Ronald Joseph Broussard Walter Fardy Sylvia Sands Ellen Fowler Burrows John Benedict Faucette Phyllis Ann Macaulay Robert W Saunders, Jr John Fernandes, Jr Susan Mary MacDonald Martha Marie Schecter Ronald James Cahill Judith P Flaherty Donald Frederic MacElroy John Joseph Schumacher Elizabeth A. Ca darom Margaret Jean Fleming Robert William Maclnnis Beat Schurch Charles Call Carolyn Nancy Fletcher Bette Carlota MacKeen Carla Scribner Barbara Lee Callahan Carol Ann Flynn Janes Susan MacLean Donald Ernest Servente Joan Marie Calvert R Michael Fosburg Hugh Charles Maguire Edward P Shannon Russell H Carlson Judith Elaine Fox Marion Grace Maloon Cameron Richard Skinner Lois Ann Carota Eleanor Marie Frasca David E Marsan Frederick Slader, Jr Cynthia Carpenter Charlotte Ann Martin Paul H Smith Sheila A Casslie Souza Judith Ann Gallini Seelye Martin Judith Denise Ellen Martin Diane Leslie Steinhauser Diane Marie Catanese Richard S Gazan Linda Susan Chiacchia Nancy Carol Gibbs Karen Elaine Marvin William F Stewart Patrick Anthony Cipriano Janet Ann Yuan Bo Chu Richard Alan Maxner Robert F Stoico Goode Barbara McCrenskv Carolyn E Sweeney W Kimball Greeley Kathleen McGrath Nancy Roberta Cloud Janet Sumner Green John Frederick McKinney William George Tapply Donald W Cole Monika Krause Grimes Janet Mary Cole Judith Marjorie McNamara Barbara Roseann Taylor TOWN OF LEXINGTON 345 346 ANNUAL REPORTS Betty Ann Watson ROSTER OF TEACHERS Sandra Mae Taylor David Weiner Linda Jeanne Terno Linda Lee Wellington SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Barbara'Lillian Thambash Robert ee Wesel Yrs in Rebekah Lynn Tichenor Clare Grace Thomas We Wesinger Name Subject Taught Where Educated Lex. , Bruce McAfee Towl Laurence James White Manfred L Warren Principal Bowdoin College, B A June E Tracey Mark William Wilkins Columbia Univ,M A 31 Richard D Tracey, Jr Judith Anne Williams Harry B McCormick Assistant Principal Springfield College, B S Carol Ann Winter Dianne Uhlendorff Boston Univ, Ed M 1 Marilyn A Wood H John Adzigian Geometry,Cons Ed. Harvard Univ, B S Charles James Urbon Margaret Ellen Woodward Tufts College,M Ed 17 Hilda M Allen Latin Pembroke College, B A Patricia Gail Venedam Katherine A Yntas Radcliffe College, M A 7 Clifford W Baker Math Boston Univ, B S,A M — Anne Wadsworth *Richard A Buck Math Dartmouth College,A B Christine Ward Arthur Michael Zagzoug Harvard Univ,AMT 2 *Ruth Marion Budd Social Studies Smith College, B A — (intern, 1st half) Jennie Bujnievicz English Univ of New Hampshire, B A Middlebury College, M A. 8 Claire T Cadran Business Training Salem T C, BS Univ of Mass., Ed M 1 Marylou Callahan Biology Boston Univ, B A (intern,2nd half) Wellesley College, M A 1 Amy A Campbell Business Training Burdett College 30 Wilbur E Cheever Head of English Dept Harvard Univ, B A, M A 11 Arline M Clark Homemaking Framingham T C, B S 1 Donald B. Cobb English Bates College,A B Boston Univ, Ed M — James W Coffin Community Life Bowdoin College, B A Harvard Univ,AMT 4 Sheila M Creamer Librarian St Lawrence Univ, B S 11 Frank P DiGiammarmo Social Studies Univ of Mass,A B, Ed.M 2 Nicholas W DiTullio Biology Tufts College, B S (intern, 1st half) Univ of Chicago, M S. 2 John D Dufour Industrial Arts Fitchburg T C, M Ed Keene T C, B.Ed — Francis D Flynn Head of Commercial Bates College,A B Dept Calvin Coolidge Col,M A. 1 Robert P Franz Math Boston Univ,A B. Harvard Univ, Ed M 2 Joseph W Gibson History Harvard Univ., B A,A M.T. 5 Marion C Hall English Jackson College,A B 1 Ann Hartley Social Studies Skidmore College, B A Radcliffe College,A M T 2 N Landon Head Math U S Military Academy,B.S Boston Univ, Ed M — Paul S Hennessey French &Spanish Bowdoin College,A B Harvard College, Ed M — Chester D Ingraham English Tufts College, B A Columbia Univ, M A 12 Margaret F Kenley English Acadia Univ,B A,M.A 12 Robert N Kirk English Colby College, B A 3 John L Knight Social Studies Southeastern La,College, B.S 3 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 347 348 ANNUAL REPORTS Margaret J Leake French&Spanish Earlham College, B A 25 Doris B Leavitt Physical Education Rollins College, B A 21 Joseph P Connolly Social Studies Boston Univ., B S 2 Ralph V. Lord, Jr. Physical Education Springfield College, B S William H Cuzner Guidance U S Naval Academy, Boston Univ, Ed M 2 B.S James R. Maclnnes,Jr. Industrial Arts&Math Fitchburg T C, B S Ed 3 Roland D Damiani, Jr Math Harvard College,M Ed. 30 Boston Univ, M A Joan C Dewsbury Vocal Music Salem T.C, B S. in Ed ._. Russell 0. Mann Commercial Art Univ of Colorado, B F A Boston Univ, B S Music, M Music 3 MFA 3 Nicholas J Dincecco Math Boston Univ., B S 2 Myrtle A Marshall History&Law Dalhousie Univ, B A 13 Donald A Ekengren Industrial Arts Fitchburg T C., B S Ed 1 Helen I McIntyre Social Studies Boston Univ, B.A,M A. 32 Caroline T Feindel English Bridgewater T C, B S Ed, Patricia McMahon Physical Education Boston Univ,Sargent, B S — Harvard College,M A 16 Kenneth Moyle Math Bucknell Univ, B A.,M.A 25 Lynnette Holden Science Boston Univ., B S 1 Constance C. Murray History Bates College, B A Mary C Houghton English, History Wellesley College, B A. 13 Boston Univ, M A 11 John A lodice, Jr Math William S Nichols English Dartmouth College, B A 1 Boston Univ,A A,B S in Ed, Ed M _ Lucia R Piermarini French &Latin Radcliffe College,A B,A M 1 Betty King English BridgewateT C 29 Robert A Proctor Industrial Arts Fitchburg T C 30 Patricia M Kinneen English Emmanuel Coller Elizabeth H Ratte French Boston Univ, B A ge,A B Middlebury College,M A 12 Boston Teachers College, Ed M _ John A Rennie Science Wesleyan Univ.,A.B. Eleanor W Mahoney Remedial Readingrarian Worcester T C Boston Univ,M A in Ed 1 and Lib Eugene E. Rourke Math Univ of New Hampshire, Calvin Coolidge College, A B, Ed M 3 Santo L Marino Science B S. M Ed 9 James S Rouvalis Science Univ of Maine, B S in Ed 1 Univ of Illinois,S B in Ed, Margaret Sandberger Music Colby College-Amer Inst. 22 Laura L Marshall Art Harvard College, Ed M 5 Mass School of Art, B S Ed. 13 Joyce L. Scher Biology Conn College for Women, B A DeForest G Mathews Physical Education Springfield College, B S Long Beach State College, Raymond T McKinnon Industrial Arts Boston T C, B S in Ed M A 1 William M. Molloy Social Studies North Adams T C, B S Ed 14 Marcia 0 Sewall Art Pembroke College, B A. — John W Murphy Art H Neil Soule Physics Univ of Maine, B S — Vernon W Nickerson Science Washington Univ,A B 1 Bridgewater T C, B S Ed 9 Lillian M Spidle Commercial Salem T C, B S Ed 28 Guido R Piacentini Math&Science Jonathan 0 Swan English Harvard College, B A 1 Gerald J Pine English Boston Univ, B S,M A 1 M Catherine Tobin French New Rochelle College,A B. 1 Patricia A Pineo English Boston College,A B, Ed M — Earl A Turner English Amherst College, B A 11 Richard T Porter Science Tufts College, B A 3 Graceland Junior College,A A Nancy R. Weston Homemaking Framingham T C, B S in Ed — Agnes G Wheeler Science Univ of Vermont, B S 14 Carol A Simpson Math Boston Univ,B S Ed,M Ed 3 Blanche L Whelpley Dean of Girls Salem T.C. 43 George 0 Southwick Social Studies Mount Holyoke College,A B — David S Terry Health &Science Dartmouth College,A B — Alice Walden Springfield College, B S 6 Homemaking Farmington T C, B S. Mary B Wall Physical Education Sargent, B S P E, JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Yrs.in Charles R Waugh Science Boston Univ, M Ed. 3 Name Subject Taught Where Educated Lex Harvard College,A B 2 Merrill F Norlin Principal Wesleyan College, B A Boston Univ, M A 32 SPECIAL Gladys M Anderson Social Studies Bridgewater T C 34 Name Yrs. in Subject Taught Where Educated Robert W Biggio Math Northeastern Univ, B A 1 Edward E Abell Director of PhysicalSpringfieldCollege, L29 Louise F Blythe Social Studies& Tufts College, B S, Ed M. 2 Education, Health & B.P E Guidance Safety Edward J Brady, Jr. English Stonehill College,A B. 1 Elinore W Blackhall Elementary Eleanor Brocklebank Home Economics Unof New Hampshire, B A 4 Elsie P Chapman Special Class Aroostook N E School of Design 29 Philip M Caughey Social Studies Bowdoin Univ., B S Aroostook State Harvard Univ,MEd 30 George W Collins Music Normal School 28 N E Cons of Music, B M Ed. 1 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 349 350 ANNUAL REPORTS Ralph A Hermann V Northeastern Linty, B S, Elementary Art Edinboro State T C, Boston T C, MEd — garbara A.Crawford B S in Art Alice E Ed'gecomb " Elementary Physical Univ of Redlands, B A VI Gorham T C, B S 'E 12 Mary S Delury George HE Russell VI Boston Univ,A AS, B S Ed 5 Education Donald J Gillespie,Jr Director of Music Boston Univ., B Music, 12 MEd FISKE SCHOOL Elizabeth Howe Reading Consultant Wheelock College Boston Univ, B S S. M A 15 Augustus W Young Principal Boston Univ, B S Ed 1 Boston Univ, B S Ed 8 Univ of Hartford,M Ed Hazel W. Hoyt Remedial Reading 1 Claire S McCrady Grade I Lowell T C, B S Ed 2 Renee B Juda Elementary French Univ of Lyon, France Special Emmanuel College, B A 23 Glorie S Mason I Framingham T C, B S Ed 2 Mary M. Kinneen Boston Unry, MEd Marie A King I Bridgewater T C, B S Ed, Elementary Physical Lasell Junior College,A B. Boston Unry,MEd 3 Joan D LeFrank Springfield College, B S — Marjorie Richardson II Wheelock College, B S Ed 4 Education (leaverof absence) Director of Guidance Univ of Maine, B A,MEd. KarluR Lindquist Boston Univ,B S Ed Anne S Harvey II Tulsa Univ, B A l Paul F Lombard Physical Education , B ASandra Miller II BostonulT C, B S Ed I Paul F Poehler, Jr Elementary Coordinator Dartmouth ColumbiaUniv M A 4 Carol B Dittner " II Queens College, B inA — Calvin College, Ph D Audrey T Swanson III Tufts College,A B 4 Speech Therapist N E Cons of Music, Jean MacLean III Truro Normal School 7 Mildred Reynolds Spe p Mass General Hospital 2 EI¢abeth Cronin Ill Lowell T C, B S Ed 2 Elementary French Wellesley College,A B Nancy J Haley IV Wheaton College, B A, Carol C Robinson Harvard College,A M T — Boston College,M A 3 Framingham T C 32 Rose R Shattuck IV Fitchburg T C 1:0 Helen F Spooner Elem Vocal Music Boston Unry,B S 1 Maritza R Hekimian IV Lesley College, B S Ed Sheila M Sullivan Elementary Physical Eileen R Quirke V Salem T C, B S Ed, Education 3 Elementary French Bryn Mawr College,A B 2 Boston Univ, MEd 9 Carol StevenseTurSpecial Class Boston Univ, B S Ed Mary C Paxton V Framingham T C, B S Ed 1 Marjorie Turner linty of ffe College,lo,A B James D Doyle V LowellramiT C, B S Ed 1 Vivian T Vogt Elementary French Robert Piper " Radcliffe M A VI Univ of New Hampshire, B.A 1 Instrumental Music N E Cons of Music,B A. 4 Boston Univ, M A George R White Tufts College, , B Frank A Adorn VI Salem T C, B S. — Richard G Woodward Dir of Audio-Visual Boston Univ, MEd Mary E McDevitt VI Emmanuel College,A B, Keene T C, B S Ed , Boston T C, M Ed. 3 Ethel L Wright Dietitian Syracuse Univ,M A 14 Marlene L Zepp VI Ohio Univ, B S Ed, Harvard College, Ed M — ADAMS SCHOOL PI moon UnivUnSchool, FRANKLIN SCHOOL Ruth E Morrison Principal ygo uth r36 18 Ethel B Bears Principal Salem T C 10 Wilma Q Fitzgerald Grade I Bridgewater T C , B S Barbara Jean Silk Grade I Lowell T C, B S Ed 4 �� I Regis College, A B, Hope Brockman I Bridgewater T C, B S Ed 1 Barbara McCarthy Boston Univ,MEd 3 1 1 Lois R Kinne I Univ of State of N Y, B S Ed 1 Agnes Manning II Salem T C, B S 1 (leave of absence) Anne M Rice II Middlebury College, B A 7 Nancy Warner I Middlebury College, B A 1 " Ill Boston Univ, B S Charlotte R Levens II Boston T C, B S Ed Clotil Marie T. Palmer " Ill Salem T C 10 " Susan aB Guy 1 Thelma Zacharakis II Wheelock B S Ed. 1 Renade E Farrell IV Emmanuel College,A B Barbara Duncan II Lesley College, B College,S Ed 4 M Price IV Cornell Harvarddry , B A, _ Sandra J Suits Ill Vassar College,A B — nghCollege,TEd M (intern, 1st half) Ada L Wright IV Framingham T C, B S in Ed 17 Joan A Heyman Ill Mount Holyoke College, B A — IreneEdith Alcorn V Salem T C , B S Ed1 (intern,2nd half) Irene Driscoll V Boston T C, B S Ed TOWN OF LEXINGTON 351 352 ANNUAL REPORTS 6 Judith H Wiggin V Colby CoffegeA B 1 Faye M Burgess III Boston Univ, MEd 1 Ins Rentzeperies " V Lowell T C, Be, S Ed 2 " III Smith College, B A 5 Thomas McDermott V Boston Colleg ,A B 1 Elizabeth B Olmstead IV Lowell T C, B S Ed John A Brescia — Mary L Kelley Lowell T C, B S Ed 2 VI Boston Univ,A A, B S — r Beverly W Begley IV 2 Mary E Wilson VI Fitchburg T C, B S Ed 1 PPatricia Leclair IV Lowell T C, B S Ed Paul L FoleyVI Lowell T C, B S Ed 1 Anne B McCarthy v Salem T C, BS Ed, 1 Hillyer College, M Ed " Temple Fawcett Harvard College, M Ed 2 V Pembroke College,A B, HASTINGS SCHOOL V Univ of Mass, B A, Margaret A Keefe Principal Keene Normal School, B S.Ed., John Thomas Boston Univ, MEd 3 Boston Univ, M A 30 VI Boston Univ,A B , Ed M 7 Mary P Gonis Grade I Wheelock College, A Ed. 2 Judith Merth Ramsay A Collard,Jr VI Univ. of Kansas,A B — Jeanette M Ayvazian I Salem T C, B S Ed 13 Josephine Bailey I Gorham T C, B S Ed. a Shirley A M (intern, Mt half)eyers I VI Univ of New Hampshire, B A, Doris L Downing I Simmons College, B S — Harvard College, M Ed Rita Wall " II Salem T C, BS Ed,(intern, 2nd half) Harvard Univ, Ed M 9 Suzanne Knoop " II Lowell T C, B S Ed 2 HANCOCK SCHOOL Mary A Brennan " II Cornell Univ,A B 1 Margery McKenney Principal Boston Univ, B S Ed 10 Clara J Murphy " II Fitchburg T C, Boston Univ, B.S 3 Theresa I Boston State T C., B S Ed 2 Blandino Grade I Boston Univ., B S Ed.,M Ed 11 Genevra M Guernsey Ill Maryville College,Tenn,A B 3 Ann M. SullivanSullivAlice H Ladd III Rutgers Univ, B S 1 Karry D Hutchings II HyannisLowell T C, ,B BS Sd 4 Nancy O'Hara Regan " Ill Boston College, B S Ed 2 Mary M Delsie iii Lowell T ,C, B Ed.,d Helen Blinkhorn IV Lowell T C, B S Ed 22 Violette Dubois III s T C, B ,SEd 10 Eleanor Lowe IV Boston Univ,A A, B S Ed 3 Boston Unry, MMildred Trop IV Boston Univ, B S 5 Marion Michaelis " IV Keene Normal School,B S 28 Mild Evelyn Trop " i Framingham T C,EdB S Ed 6 Irene E. Roche V-VI Fitchburg T C 63 David S Porter " V Univ.of Maine, B A V Graceland College, Iowa,A A, Jean hDwyer " VI Bridgewater T C 6 Boston Univ, B S 1 Josephine C Hawkins John Gawyrs, Jr V Lowell T C, B S Ed — Robert A Noy " VI Vallejo College,Calif,A A, HARRINGTON SCHOOL Boston Univ, B S Ed,MEd 3 Alexander B Cumming Principal GO Ellen M Samborski VI Wheelock College, B S.Ed 1 Columbia Univormal ,M A hool, B S.Ed, 10 Edna P Smith Grade I Boston Univ.,B S Ed. 10 MUNROE SCHOOL Grace Clem " I Lowell T.C, B S Ed2 Joan Obey Scannell I Lowell T C, B S Ed — Margery McKenney Principal Boston Univ, B S Ed 10 Janet P Given 1 Tufts Univ,A.B2 Mary Neville Grade I Lowell T C, B S Ed 1 p Charlotte MacDavitt " II Salem T C, B S Ed 5 Elizabeth Manson I Swarthmore College, B A, Elsa Noy II Lowell T C, B S Ed 2 Harvard Univ,MEd 3 Mabel M Lamott II Salem T C, B S Ed Carol Lee Chapin II Wheelock College, B S Ed 1 Marie K Whelihan " III Westfield State T C, B S.Ed 1 Regina McKenna II-III Lowell T C, B S Ed, Janet L Spaulding " Ill Wheelock College, B S Ed Boston Unry MEd 11 Tanya W Snell " 111 Oberlin College,A B 2 Helen B Weaver III Bloomsburg State (resigned) 1 Teachers College 1 Lois Branch IV Keene T C, BEd Lois Twitchell Univ IV Bridgewater T C, B S Ed 1 Dorothy Bradt IV Wellesley College,v, Ed M B A, 1 Dorothea Phair IV-V Emmanuel College,A B, Harvard Boston Univ, MEd 2 Mary H Quinn " IV Michigan State Univ, B A, Georgia Watson V Lowell T C., B S Ed 2 Western Michigan Univ, John E Jacobus VI Boston Univ, B S, Ed M 5 M A '"— TOWN OF LEXINGTON 353 354 ANNUAL REPORTS PARKER SCHOOL HEAD OF MAINTENANCE MEN, REPAIRS AND CUSTODIANS Hilda L Maxfield Principal Bridgewater T C, B S Ed 15 William P Casey, 1063 Massachusetts Avenue VO 2-4566 Mildred B Gale Grade I Keene T C, B S 12 Virginia L SargentI Plymouth T C, B S Ed 12 MAINTENANCE MEN + r Hester L Hayden I Wheelock College, Univ of Pa, Columbia Univ,T C 3 Edward M Stevens, 8 Mead Court, Salem PI 5-4908 Joan C Kilday II Fitchburg T C, B S Ed — Stephen F Lichtenberg, 6 Hayes Lane VO 2-1828 Carolyn Y Kelley H Salem T C, B S Ed 10 Clyde L Hayne, 102 Grove Street VO 2-3293 Barbara L Liepmann " Ill Lesley College, B S — Marion M Marston " III Washington State T C 28 CUSTODIANS Barbara A McAloon II IV Wheaton College, B A 4 Norma L MacNutt IV Salem T C, B S Ed — Senior High School Barbara B Anderson " V Stephens College,A A, George H Doughty, Jr (Head Custodian), 75 Paul Revere Road VO 2-5866 Cornell Univ, B S 4 John L Blodgett, 15 Hilltop Avenue VO 2-5538 Mildred Cogan " V New Jersey T C, B S Ed 1 Herman Mahon, 197 Lexington Avenue, Cambridge UN 4-0268 Irene J Dernberger " VI Stephens College,A A, Archie McLellan, 24 Fletcher Avenue None Univ of Michigan, B A — Wallace W Ormiston, 38 Charles Street VO 2-4668 Delores K Smothers " VI Univ of Dubuque, B A 2 Harold T Petty, 107 Garden Street, Lawrence None Alfred Welton, 28 Reed Street VO 2-5759 Junior High School Thomas F Ryan (Head Custodian), 53 Vine Street VO 2-4575 Edmund F Bentley, 7 Lake Street None Anthony J Janusas, 12 Tucker Avenue VO 2-4156 Robert A Mercer, 140 Holland Street, Somerville MO 6-9553 Adams School Thomas Sullivan, 17 Curve Street VO 2-2371 Gordon B Jenness, 4 Plain Street, East Bridgewater JU 3-3157 Fiske School Walter J McDonald, 151 East Street VO 2-2160 Ralph P Braun, 201 East Street None Franklin School Clarence E MacPhee, 14 Baker Avenue VO 2-2359 Nicholas J Delfino, 122 Park Street, Stoneham ST 6-1088-M Hancock School David Kidd, 7 Butler Avenue VO 2-9532 Harrington School Duncan Swan, 23 Bedford Street VO 2-2408 Joseph Bluteau, 46 Marion Street, Somerville . . .. SO 6-0829 Hastings School Oscar S Heimlich, 794 Massachusetts Avenue VO 2-4482 William M Mahoney, 35 Chatham Street, Arlington None Munroe School Thomas F Bentley, 30 Cedar Street VO 2-9418 Parker School Louis A Bonney, 261 Waltham Street .. VO 2-1402 Richard Belcher, 85 Hill Street .. ...... . None INDEX 355 356 INDEX INDEX School Department ... . 302 ' Sealer of Weights and Measures 155 Selectmen, Report of . . 30 IAnimal Inspector, Report of 180 Town Accountant, Report of i 212 Appeals, Report of Board of 140 Town Clerk, Report of 199 Appointed Officers 6 Births 201 Assessors, Report of Board of 135 Marriages ... .. 201 Town Counsel, Report of 148 Town•Engineer, Report of .. 211 Births 201 Town Meeting Members 11 Building Inspector, Report of 162 Town Officers .. 4 Town Records Warrant for Town Meeting, 35 Cary Lecture Committee • 139 Annual Town Meeting, March a 1958 10, 1958 48 Cary Memorial Library Adjourned Town Meeting, March 17, 24 and 31 56 Director, Report of 183 Warrant for Special Town Meeting, May 12, 1958 78 East Lexington Branch, Report of 188 Special Town Meeting, May 12, 1958 85 Investment Committee, Report of 1 89 Warrant for State Primary, September 9, 1958 99 Treasurer, Report of State Primary, September 9, 1958 100 Trustees, Report of 181Warrant for Special Town Meeting, September 15, 1958 107 Cemetery Commissioners, Report of 153 Special Town Meeting, September 15, 1958 112 Collector of Taxes 154 Warrant for State Election, November 4, 1958 126 Committees Appointed 8 State Election, November 4, 1958 128 Town Treasurer, Report of 202 i Dental Clinic, Report of 159 Trustees of the Bridge Charitable Fund, 1958, Report of 282 Trustees of Public Trusts, Report of 282 Fire Commissioners, Report of 165 Veterans' Services, Report of 156 Health Executive Officer, Report of 276 1 Health, Report of Board of 204 Wire Inspector, Report of 163 Jurors, List of .. 17 Marriages . . 201 Mosquito Control Commission . 158 Park, Shade Tree & Insect Suppression, Report of 280 Planning Board, Report of . .. 207 Plumbing Inspector, Report of 164 Police Department, Report of 192 Public Welfare Agent, Report of 173 Public Works, Report of Superintendent of 293 Recreation, Report of Committees on 170 Retirement Board, Report of .. . . . 175 INDEX 357 358 INDEX ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT Collector's Department Accounting Department Expenses 237 / Expenses 236 Personal Services 237 Personal Services 236 County Taxes 253 Administration of Trust Fund . 251 County Tuberculosis Assessment253 Agency, Trust and Investments . 235 Curbing Construction .... 247 Ambulance — Maintenance .... . 251 Deferred Assessments 257 Animal Inspector—Personal Services 242 Dental Clinic Appropriation Accounts . 216 Expenses ,. ... 242 Personal Services 242 Appropriation Committee Dependent Children Expenses236 Aid and Expenses . , ..., 247 Personal Services236 Disability Assistance 247 Assessors'Department Expenses , ., 237 Personal Services237 Dog Clinic—Expenses 242 Dog Automatic Voting Machines 237 Expenselr 242 Personal Services 242 Balance Sheet 213 Dutch Elm Disease 241 Board of Appeals—Expenses239 Drain Construction 244 Borrowing Capacity of the Town215 Elections Department Expenses (Under Jurisdiction of Selectmen) .... . .. . .. .. . .. . 238 Care of Dump and Removal of Ashes 244 Expenses (Under Jurisdiction of Town Clerk) 238 Cemetery Maintenance Engineering Department Expenses . 239 Munroe Personal Services 239 Personal Services 252 Wages and Expenses . . . 252 Westview Eradication of Mosquitoes 242 Personal Services ... . 252 Wages and Expenses • •• 252 Excess and Deficiency ., ., . . 257 .... . . . ... . . .. INDEX 359 360 INDEX 11 Expenditures 4 Inspection Department Revenue Cemeteries Expenses 24T 252 Personal Services ... General Government 236 24T Health and Sanitation 242 Highways . . .. .... .... .... ... 244 Insurance ••• •••• 251 Interest on Debt .. 252 Library . .... •... ... 249 Insurance Survey 251 Protection of Persons and Property 239 •••• Public Service Enterprises . • .. ... 251 Recreation and Unclassfied 250 Interest on Debt252 Refund's . 253 ... .. ........... .... .. . .... .. Schools 248 Law Department Welfare &Veterans'Services . .. .. . 247 Expenses ... 237 Personal Services and Special Fees237 Fire Department: Civilian Defense 240 Expenses . .. 240 Libraries: .. ... • .• .• •. .. •.. .• • •• ..... •... Personal Services ., 240 Personal Services .... . .... • 249 Expenses •••• •• •••• 249 Foreclosure and Redemption of Tax Titles Expenses .. 237 Licenses ,. 253 .... ..... ... . Personal Services • .. 237 Little, Arthur D 253 il Forest Fires Wages and Expenses .,. .. .• 241 Maturing Debt . ..•. 253 Garbage Removal .. 244 Memorial Day ... ,.. •••• ,• • ..,. 250 Health Department: Metropolitan Sewer Rate • 254 Expenses 242 Personal Services .. 242 Mosquito Control .. .., 247 High School Athletic Program .. 253 New Equipment 246 Highway Department New Office Building .... .. . 238 Road Machinery 245 •• Highway Maintenance Old Age Assistance Chapter 244 Aid and Expenses •••• ..,, ,.•. 247 Wages and Expenses .. ... . 244 Overlay Reserve Fund .... ••• 257 Historic District Commission ..,. 250 Parking Meter Account 255 Insect Suppression: Personal Services ...... 241 Parks and Playgrounds Wages and Expenses • 241 Wages and Expenses .. .... 250 INDEX 361 262 INDEX II I Pensions Recreation Committee. 250 Police Department 250 Personal Services Fire Department 250 Wages and Expenses 250 P L 874 253 Refunds 253 238 Planning Board Registration Department. Expenses 239 Expenses Personal Services Personal Services 238 Police Department 240 Retirement Board—Expenses 250 Expenses Personal Services •. 239 Revenue Account 1958 . . 255 Posture Clinic Expenses 243 Road Machinery Fund 257 Personal Services . .. 243 Road Machinery .. . .. 245 Property Accounts 259 Sale of Real Estate Fund 256 Public Welfare Aid and Expenses 2474 Personal Services . ... . 247 School Department: Americanization Classes 248 Public Works Barnes Property 249 Superintendent's Office Expenses 248 Expenses 238 Franklin School Addition . . . 249 Personal Services 238 Harrington School 249 Junior High Renovations . . 249 Maria Hastings .. 249 Public Works Building. New High School .. 249 Wages and Expenses 244 New Junior High . . ... . 249 Out of State Travel .•.• 248 Receipts Personal Services .. ... .. 248 Agency, Trust and Investments 235 Standing School Committee .. 249 Departmental 231 Vocational Education 248 Cemeteries .. • 234 Willard-Robinson .... ... .... ... . 249 General Government . . 229 General Revenue—Taxes, etc •• 229 School Lunch Program 253 Health and Sanitation .. 232 Highways • 233 ' Interest 234 Selectmen s Department ' Municipal Indebtedness • .. 235 Expenses 236 Protection of Persons and Property 232 Personal Services .. ... 236 Public Service Enterprises 234 Public Welfare .... .. . . 233 Refunds and Transfers 235 Sewer Assessment Fund . . . . 255 , Schools 233 Special Assessments and Privileges 230 Unclassified 234 Sewer Construction •• • • 243 INDEX 363 364 INDEX P Sewer Maintenance Trust Accounts „ , 261 Personal Services 243 Wages and Expenses 243 Trustees of Public Trusts 253 261 Sewer Services 243 Trust Fund Income Sewer Trunk Line 243 Unclassified 251 Shade Trees—Wages and Expenses 241 Veterans' Services and Benefits 248 11 Sidewalks 246 Vital Statistics 243 Sidewalk Assessments .. 258 Water Assessements 259 Snow Removal „ 246 Water Assessment Fund 256 Standpipe „ 252 Water Construction 251 State Taxes ,,. . , 253 Water Department Available Surplus .. , 256 I Street Assessments .. 258 Water Maintenance Wages and Expenses , , 251 Street Construction ,. ,.,.,,. ,. 245 Water Services , . , 251 Street Lights 246 Water Survey . , 252 Street Signs ... .. .. . ... . .... 246 Weights and Measures Department Expenses 241 Suprad . 253 Personal Services , , , ., ,..., 241 Tower Memorial Park Fund 253 'Westview Cemetery Sale of Lots Fund .. ... 256 Town Celebrations 250 Withholding Taxes 253 Town Clerk and Treasurer's Department Welfare Administration . . .. ,,, ,,. 247 Expenses 236 Personal Services .. . . 237 TABLES Town Offices and Cary Memorial Building Expenses „ ,,, 238 Appropriation Accounts . , .. . . 216 Personal Services 238 i' Interest on Town Debt Due 1959- 1982, Inc 264 r Town Report—Printing . 251 1 ,Principal on Town Debt Due 1959 - 1982, Inc . 270 Traffic Regulations and Control Wages and Expenses , ... .. 246 INDEX 365 ` SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Enrollment in Lexington Public Schools 339 Evening School Program 323 Financial Statements 334 Roster of Teachers . . 346 School Committee Organization . ... ... .. 302 School Committee, Report of 304 Senior High School Graduating Class . . . 343 Superintendent of Schools, Report of .... .. 311 School Nurses, Report of318 School Lunch Program . .. .... . . 319 f 1