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Home My WebLink About1934-Annual ReportANNUAL REPORTS OF THE TOWN OFFICERS OF Lexington, Massachusetts Year, 1934 TOWN OF LEXINGTON LIST OF TOWN OFFICERS MARCH, 1933 TO MARCH, 1934 Robert Charles E. Ferguson, '35 Daniel J. O'Connell, '35 Town Clerk Town Treasurer Collector of Taxes School Committee Alb Cemetery Commissioners Trustees of Public Trusts Moderator Constables Planning Board Field Drivers SELECTMEN P. Trask, '36, Chairman John A. Lyons, '36 John E. Gilcreast, '37 James J. Carroll James J. Carroll Byron C. Earle Randall B. Houghton, '35, Chm. Margaret G. Taft, '36 Frederic L. Fischer, '37 Edward Wood, '35, Chairman George H. Gibson, '36 John E. A. Mulliken, '37 Waldo F. Glidden, '38 John F. Turner, '36 Howard S. O. Nichols, '37 Robert H. Holt Patrick J. Maguire John C. Russell J. Henry Duffy, '36, Chairman Edward W. Kimball, '36 Edgar F. Scheibe, '35 Sheldon A. Robinson, '35 Roland Greeley, '37 *C. Edward Glynn, '37 Vacancy filled by appointment of Lester F. Ellis, term to expire March, 1935. Edward C. Maguire John C. Russell "`Resigned. 4 TOWN OF LEXINGTON TOWN MEETING MEMBERS Name Ramon C. Baker Neil H. Borden Edward F. Buttrick Donald B. Cameron Rudolph F. Carlson Francis Chamberlain Malcolm H. Clifford John D. Collins Frank A. Cook, Jr. Ernest Cutter Joseph L. Dahlstrom J. Henry Duffy Arthur B. Field Fred B. Fletcher George E. Foster James A. Guthrie Bartlett J. Harrington George C. Hatch, Jr. Mary D. Hatch Frederick W. Hibbard George M. Hynes James Irwin, Jr. Warren G. Lawson Esther B. Lee Dorothy Lindsay Steele Lindsay Fred Longbottom Walter Longbottom Arnold W. Lunt William E. McCarron Charles B. Meek Precinct One Address 837 Mass. Avenue Watertown Street 996 Mass. Avenue 66 Carville Avenue 34 Baker Avenue Summit Road 82 Chase Avenue 22 Chase Avenue Lowell Street 123 Follen Road 48 Chase Avenue 25 Maple Street 30 Chase Avenue 18 Independence Avenue 10 Plainfield Street 24 Taft Avenue 11 Curve Street Watertown Street Watertown Street 9 Robbins Road 50 Locust Avenue 19 Hibbert Street 151 Follen Road 905 Mass. Avenue 23 Robbins Road 23 Robbins Road 16 Independence Road 16 Independence Road 26 Robbins Road 840 Mass. Avenue Bacon Street Tenn Expires 1937 1937 1936 1937 1935 1936 1937 1935 1935 1935 1937 -- 193i1a 1937 1935 1935 1936 1936 1935 1937 1937 1937 1935 1936 1936 1937 1936 1936 1935 1937 1937 1936 George W. Nary Harold B. Needham Maurice A. Page James A. Peirce Luther R. Putney Haskell Reed Louis J. Reynolds James G. Robertson Albert G. Ross Robert L. Ryder Charles H. Schofield Patrick Shanahan Martha C. Spaulding Benjamin S. Stoney Joseph Trani Gerald C. Turner Edward L. Tyler J. Alexander Wilson John A. Wilson Walter H. Wilson ANNUAL REPORTS 130 Oak Street 32 Fern Street 15 Independence Avenue 40 Marrett Road 55 Locust Avenue Lowell Street 6 Plainfield Street 8 Plainfield Street 3 Locust Avenue 108 Maple Street 5 Maple Street 60 Pleasant Street 1009 Mass, Avenue 3 Fern Street 1037 Mass. Avenue 1050 Mass. Avenue 31 Maple Street 27 Pleasant Street 62 Fern Street 33 Fern Street TOWN MEETING MEMBERS AT LARGE Joseph R. Cotton 53 Marrett Road Alan G. Adams Harold C. Ashley Susan L. Ball Clara A. Ballard George S. Barton Charles S. Beaudry Walter G. Black Harry C. Boyd DeWitt C. Brewster George W. Butters William E. Chamberlain Ida M. Dean John H. Devine Precinct Two 22 Eliot Road 77 Highland Avenue 16 Bloomfield Street 8 Raymond Street 15 Bloomfield Street 5 Raymond Street 19 Highland Avenue 21 Muzzey Street 5 Winthrop Road 78 Highland Avenue 14 Eliot Road 4 Eliot Road 19 Slocum Road 5 1935 1936 1937 1937 1936 1937 1937 1936 1935 1935 1935 1936 1936 1935 1936 1937 1935 1936 1936 1936 1934 1937 1937 1935 1936 1937 1937 1937 1937 1935 1935 1937 1937 6 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Harold C. Denham Arthur H. Earle Lester F. Ellis Clements H. Ferguson Robert W. Fernald Roland B. Greeley William R. Greeley Arthur L. Graves Stephen F. Hamblin Arthur W. Hatch Basil F. Hawkins Lilian C. Holt Arthur F. Hutchinson Edwin W. Hutchinson Edward W. Kimball Marian A. Kimball Harold B. Lamont Roger D. Long Arthur N. Maddison Fred W. Miller Lawrence G. Mitchell George V. Morse Dana Thurber Norris Ashley W. Partridge Clifford W. Pierce Elwyn G. Preston William G. Potter Randall W. Richards John A. Sellars Julius Seltzer Edward W. Sibley Clyde E. Steeves 8 Jackson Court 96 Forest Street 52 Waltham Street 28 Vine Brook Road 2 Washington Street 1948 Mass. Avenue 1948 Mass. Avenue 76 Bloomfield Street 45 Parker Street 77 Forest Street 27 Slocum Road 11 Bennington Road Blossom Street Blossom Street 1359 Mass. Avenue 1359 Mass. Avenue 20 Winthrop Road 44 Percy Road 15 Winthrop Road 12 Winthrop Road 11 Parker Street 1 Vine Brook Road 7 Winthrop Road 274 Marrett Road 1 Eustis Street 4 Bennington Road Walnut Street 67 Farmcrest Avenue Concord Avenue 9 Belfry Terrace 18 Eliot Road 50 Hilltop Avenue 1935 1937 1937 1936 1935 1936 1936 1935 1935 1935 1937 1937 1935 1935 1935 1935 1936 1937 1936 1936 1935 1935 1935 1936 1936 1936 1936 1936 1937 1937 1935 1936 1936 James J. Walsh, 2nd 1433 Mass, Avenue 1937 ANNUAL REPORTS 7 8 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Hollis Webster 1960 Mass. Avenue 1936 Roy A. Ferguson 19 Bertwell Road 1936 Paul Whipple 15 Belfry Terrace 1937 George R. Fuller 74 No. Hancock Street 1935 Edwin 13. Worthen 5 Winthrop Road 1936 Marian J. Wrightington 7 Bennington Road 1935 Louis E. Yeager C. Edward Glynn 56 Hancock Street 1936 Norman C. Hooper 37 Bertwell Road 1937 51 Slocum Road 1936 Eugene G. Kraetzer 46 Hancock Street 1937 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS AT LARGE James J. Carroll 17 Muzzey Street 1935 Charles E. Ferguson 28 Highland Avenue 1935 Robert H. Holt 11 Bennington Road 1935 John A. Lyons 1314 Mass. Avenue 1936 Daniel J. O'Connell 1536 Mass. Avenue 1935 Edward Wood Forest Street 1935 S. R. Wrightington 7 Bennington Road 1935 Alfred A. Adler Precinct Three 21 Berwick Road 1937 James H. Lewis 23 Meriam Street 1937 Errol H. Locke 3 Abbott Road 1936 Richard W. Maynard 77 Meriam Street 1937 Robert D. Mayo Oakmount Circle 1937 Neil McIntosh 24 Meriam Street 1937 George C. McKay 12 Sherman Street 1936 Robert C. Merriam 24 Oakmount Circle 1936 Lorna McLean Milne 6 Glen Road 1935 Clayton M. Morse 19 Sherman Street 1937 Howard M. Munroe Lowell Street 1935 Clifford L. Muzzey 14 Glen Road 1935 Ernest 0. Nichols 21 Hayes Avenue 1936 Howard S. 0. Nichols 19 Hayes Avenue 1936 Lester T. Redman 6 Hayes Avenue 1937 Sheldon A. Robinson 19 Meriam Street 1936 A. Edward Rowse, Jr. 38 Somerset Road 1937 Richard E. Rowse 14 Adams Street 1935 Allen W. Rucker 20 Hayes Avenue 1936 George B. Sargent 50 Hancock Street 1937 Clarence Shannon 8 Edgwood Road 1937 Louis W. Bills 73 Hancock Street 1936 William IL Shurtleff 41 Somerset Road 1937 Charles M. Blake 59 York Street 1936 George E. Smith 14 Grant Street 1935 Hallie C. Blake 50 Meriam Street 1935 Frederick J. Spencer Lowell Street 1935 Hubert D. Broderic 9 Hancock Avenue 1935 Rupert H. Stevens 86 Meriam Street 1935 Ronald D. Brown 27 Edgewood Road 1937 Robert S. Sturtevant 11 Hancock Street 1937 Albert H. Burnham East Street 1937 Laurence H. Burnham 44 Somerset Road 1936WMargaret G. Taft 4 Upland Road 1935 Eugeneiam I. Buckley EastrStreetr1936 Edward W. Taylor 49 No. Hancock Street 1936 T. Buckley 8 Grant Street 1935 Philip M. Clark Frank P. Cutter Bessie G. Davis A. Irving Dodge 41 Hancock Street 1935 83 No. Hancock Street 1936 64 Woodland Road 1937 41 Bertwell Road 1936 Everett S. Emery 3 Stetson Street 1936 George W. Emery 42 Somerset Road 1935 Leland H. Emery 85 Meriam Street 1935 Albert W. Emmons 7 Dexter Road 1935 Harvey F. Winlock 61 Meriam Street 1935 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS AT LARGE Randall 13. Houghton Edward E. Abell M. Lawrence Allen 16 Oakland Street 1935 Precinct Four Grove Street 1937 24 Outlook Drive 1935 Lester Andrews Earl S. Archibald William H. Ballard Fred B. Bartlett Walter S. Beatty Chester L. Blakely Winthrop H. Bowker Effie B. Briggs Frederick S. Britton Francis E. Burke William L. Cosgrove Howard E. Custance Theodore A. Custance George W. Day Robert J. Fawcett Frederic L. Fischer George M. Fuller Warren E. Hartwell Alfred E. Haynes Frank P. Herrick Converse Hill Willard C. Hill John T. Hinchey Norton T. Hood Harry F. Howard Frederick B. James Frederic K. Johnson Catherine A. Kimball John Lamont Jasper A. Lane W. Benjamin C. Meady Richard A. Mellen Everett E. Morrill William E. Mulliken Donald E. Nickerson Alexander Ohlson Foster Osgood Eugene H. Partridge ANNUAL REPORTS 1 Hill Street 23 Downing Road 7 Hastings Road 72 Bedford Street 53 Waltham Street Bedford Street 8184 Mass. Avenue Outlook Drive 8 Bedford Street 64 Bedford Street Grove Street 2 Tewksbury Street 70 Bedford Street 2142 Mass. Avenue Marrett Road 15 Stratham Road 2210 Mass. Avenue Bedford Street 25 Hill Street 49 Waltham Street 2101 Mass. Avenue 2160 Mass. Avenue Hinchey Road 99 Reed Street 15 Reed Street 96 Reed Street 3 Audubon Road 2117 Mass. Avenue Cary Avenue 51 Waltham Street 124 Bedford Street 24 Vaille Avenue 69 Harding Road 67 Waltham Street 2198 Mass. Avenue SS Bedford Street 57 Waltham Street 2 Shirley Street 9 1936 1935 1936 1937 1937 1935 1936 1936 1936 1936 1937 1937 1936 1935 1936 1936 1937 1935 1937 1936 1936 1936 1937 1935 1936 1936 1937 1935 1935 1935 1935 - 1937 1937 1936 1937 1937 1935 1937 10 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Walter J. Rose Charles H. Rudd George W. Sarano Edgar F. Scheibe Harold W. Smith A. Randall Soderberg James E. Spellman E. Elvidge Taylor Evelyn S. Trask Raymond L. White Helen C. Whittemore 6 Tewksbury Street 5 Hastings Road Marrett Road Lincoln Street 96 Bedford Street 41 Dexter Road 6 Shirley Street 142 Bedford Street 2118 Mass. Avenue 534 Middle Street 2209 Mass. Avenue TOWN MEETING MEMBERS AT LARGE John E. Gilcreaat Robert P. Trask 55 Waltham Street 2118 Mass. Avenue 1937 1935 1935 1935 1935 1935 1937 1936 1936 1937 1935 1937 1936 ANNUAL REPORTS 11 APPOINTED OFFICERS Animal Inspector Assessors Assistant Assessors Board of Appeals (Acting under Building and Zoning Law) Board of Appeals— Associate Members Bridge Charitable Fund Trustees Building Inspector Burial Agents Cary Memorial Library, Librarian Cary Memorial Library, Assistants Cary Memorial Library, Janitor Dr. Chester L. Blakely William G. Potter, Chairman, '37 Curlys L. Slocum, '36 Eugene T. Buckley, '36 John S. Valentine, '35 Arthur H. Earle, '35 Frederick J. Spencer Paul F, McDonnell George V. Morse John Sweeney Arthur N. Maddison, Chairman, '39 C. Edward Glynn, '38 *George C. Hatch, Jr., '35 Howard W. Robbins, '36 Charles E. Ferguson, 37 John A. Lyons Clyde E. Steeves Howard S. 0. Nichols, '37 John F. Turner, '36 Waldo F. Glidden, '38 Fred W. Longbottom Arthur A. Marshall James F. McCarthy Miss Marian P. Kirkland Miss Helen E. Muzzey Miss Katherine Buck Miss Dorothy B. Wentworth Miss Claire Ball Miss Emma 0. Nichols (East Lexington Branch) Horace M. Howard 12 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Cary Memorial Library, Treasurer John E. Gilcreast Clerk, Selectmen Constables Dental Clinic Committee Fence Viewers Fire Engineers Forest Wa.rden Gammen Legacy Income, Trustees acting with Dept. Public Welfare Health Officer Health Inspector Lockup Keeper Measurer of Grain Measurer of Wood, Bark and Manure Milk Inspector Moth Dept., Superintendent Odorless Cart, Charge of Old Age Assistance Bureau Police Officers Helen C. Whittemore Charles E. Moloy Charles A. Cummings Mrs. William G. Potter Mrs. George E. Washburn Mr. Thomas S. Grindle Frank P. Cutter Bartlett J. Harrington Edward W. Taylor Norman C. Hooper Edward F. Buttrick Edward W. Taylor Mrs. Kenneth P. Blake Lawrence G. Mitchell Dr. C. Reginald Hardcastle Matthew Stevenson James J. Sullivan Albert Bieren John E. Kelley Harold I. Wellington Matthew Stevenson John J. Garrity Peter Canessa John E. Gilcreast Daniel J. O'Connell John A. Lyons Janes J. Sullivan, Chief John C. Russell, Sergeant John W. Rycroft, Sergeant ANNUAL REPORTS 13 Park Superintendent Plumbing Inspector Posture Clinic Committee Edward C. Maguire Thomas C. Buckley William C. O'Leary Henry Harvey James Lima Forrest Knapp Edward J. Lennon John M. Barry George E. Smith Francis T. Neal, Jr. Benjamin W. Day John J. Garrity Andrew T. Bain Mrs. Edith M. Kelley Mrs. William G. Potter Mrs. Robert P. Trask Miss Margaret W. Kettell Miss Ruth E. Morrison Public Welfare Agent Lawrence G. Mitchell Public Works, Superintendent William S. Scamman Registrars of Voters Leon H. Truesdell, '35, Chairman George H. Lowe, '37 George M. Davis, '36 James J. Carroll, Clerk Sealer of Weights & Measures Charles E. Hadley Slaughter Inspector Matthew Stevenson Stone Building, Janitor Roland E. Garmon Superintendent of Streets William C. Paxton, Jr. Supt. of Streets, Consulting Robert H. White Supt. of Water and Sewer Dept. Albert A. Ross Town Accountant Town Counsel Town Engineer James H. Russell Sydney R. Wrightington John T. Cosgrove 14 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Town Hall Janitor Charles E. Moloy Town Hall Janitor, Assistant Philip P. Leaf Town Physician Dr. C. Reginald Hardcastle Water Registrar Eleanor M. Lowe Weighers (Public) William E. A. Mulliken John E. A. Mulliken Jacob Bierenbroodspot Harold I. Wellington William Bieren Albert Bieren Peter Stevens Rupert H. Stevens John E. Kelley Edward F. Smith Miss Lillian McClure Leo Dumas Paul M. Wagner Wire Inspector Louis W. Bills *Resigned. Edward W. Kimball appointed. ANNUAL REPORTS COMMITTEES APPOINTED AT VARIOUS TOWN MEETINGS Appropriation Committee Term Expires 1936 Philip M. Clark A. Randall Soderberg George Nary Term Expires 1936 Haskell Reed George W. Butters Harold G. Bowen Term Expires 1937 A. Edward Rowse, Jr. Raymond L. White John Rudd Minnie S. Seaver Permanent Memorial for 'Veterans Appointed December 8, 1927 Willard D. Brown James H. Russell 15 Charles E. Wheeler Committee on Lectures Under Will of Eliza Cary Farnham and Susanna E. Cary Appointed March 26, 1934 Robert H. Holt Mrs. Henry D. Love Rev. R. Eliot Marshall Hallie C. Blake Stephen F. Hamblin Sheldon A. Robinson Miss Mabel P. Cook Committee on Arboretum Appointed October 16. 1930 Dr. Fred 5. Piper Edward B. Ballard Mrs. Richard B. Engstrom Mrs. William. D. Milne Mrs. Hollis Webster Building By -Law Committee Appointed December 16, 1929 Nathan B. Bidwell Charles E. Ferguson Edmund A. Webb Perley C. Tibbetts Fred W. Longbottom 16 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Committee on Restoration of Salaries Appointed March 26, 1934 Errol 11. Locke William E. Chamberlain Robert P. Trask A. Edward Rowse, Jr. Warren G. Lawson William H. Ballard Randall B. Houghton Committee on Placing German Field Piece Appointed March 19, 1934 Edwin B. Worthen Eugene H. Partridge Lyon Carter Increased High School Accommodations Appointed June 25, 1934 James S. Smith Mrs. Fletcher W. Taft Earl S. Archibald Mrs. William G. Potter Luther R. Putney Rudolph Gfroerer Randall B. Houghton Frederic L. Fischer Harvey Winlock Mrs. Arthur B. Field Roy Ferguson ANNUAL REPORTS 17 TOWN WARRANT COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MIDDLESEX, SS. To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Greeting: 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 affairs, to meet in their respective voting places in said town, Precinct One, Emerson Hall; Precinct Two, Three and Four, Cary Memorial Hall, on MONDAY, THE FIFTH DAY OF MARCH, A. D. 1934 at six o'clock A. M., then and there to act on the following articles : Article 1. To choose by ballot the following town offi- cers: One Town Clerk for the term of one year, One Selectman for the term of three years, One Town Treasurer for the term of one year, One Collector of Taxes for the term of one year, One Cemetery Commissioner for the term of three years, One Moderator for the term of one year, One Member of the School Committee for the term of three years, Two Constables for the term of one year, Two Members of the Planning Board for the term of three years, One Trustee of Public Trusts for the term of six years, Seventeen Town Meeting Members in each Precinct for the term of three years, 18 TOWN OF LEXINGTON One Town Meeting Member in Precinct Two for the term of two years, Two Town Meeting Members in Precinct Three for the term of one year, One Town Meeting Member in Precinct Four for the term of one year, The polls will be open at 6:00 A. M. and will remain open until 8 :00 P. M. You are also to notify the inhabitants aforesaid to meet in Cary Memorial Hall in said Town on Monday, the nine- teenth day of March, 1934 at 8 :00 P. M., at which time and place the following articles are to be acted upon and deter- mined exclusively by the town meeting members, in accord- ance with Chapter 215 of the Acts of 1929 and subject to the referendum provided for by section eight of said chap- ter. Article 2. To receive the report of any Board of Town Officers or of any Committee of the Town, and to appoint other Committees. Article 3. To choose such Town Officers as are required by law and are usually chosen by nomination. Article 4. To see if the Town will authorize their Treasurer, under the direction of the Selectmen, to borrow money for any necessary purposes, in anticipation of reve- nue for the current year, the same to be repaid directly from the proceeds of said revenue, or act in any manner re- lating thereto. Article 5. To see if the Town will make the usual ap- propriations for Town expenses for the ensuing year, or act in any manner relating thereto. Article 6. To see if the Town will make an appropria- tion for the Suppression of Gypsy and Brown Tail Moths, in accordance with Chapter 132, General Laws, or act in any manner relating thereto. Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and assess an amount of money to be used as a Reserve Fund as provided by Chapter 40, Section 6, General Laws, or take any action relating thereto. ANNUAL REPORTS 19 Article S. To see if the Town will appropriate funds for the payment of pensions to retired members of the Po- lice and Fire Departments, under Chapter 32, General Laws, or act in any manner relating thereto. Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to petition the Director of Accounts of the State for an audit for the year 1934. Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to appropri- ate money for the support of a Posture Clinic, to be ex- pended under the direction of the Board of Health or by a committee appointed by said Board, or act in any manner relating thereto. Article 11. To see if the town will vote to appropriate a sum sufficient to pay the County of Middlesex, as re- quired by law, the town's share of the net cost of the care, maintenance, and repairs of the Middlesex County Tuber- culosis Hospital, and for the town's share of the expense under the provisions of Chapter 331 of the Acts of 1933, which provides for the settlement of certain claims of the Commonwealth against the Middlesex County Tuberculosis Hospital District, including interest or discount on tempo- rary notes issued therefor, as assessed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 111 of the General Laws, and Acts in amendment thereof, and in addition thereto, or take any action in relation thereto. Article 12. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of $1,716.16 to the Cary Memorial Library Ac- count, the same being the sum received from the Middlesex County for dog fees: Article 13. To see if the Town will authorize or ratify a contract with the United States or its proper officials for a grant for construction of a trunk line sewer in East Lex- ington and all action by the Selectmen or other town offi- cials with relation thereto. Article 14. To see if the town will authorize or ratify a contract with the United States or its proper officials for a grant for construction of a water standpipe and all action by the Selectmen or other town officials with relation thereto. 20 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Article 15. To receive a report of Metcalf and Eddy, Engineers, with respect to surface drainage in East Lex- ington and to adopt any or all of their recommendations and to appropriate the sum of $5,000 to pay for the cost .of completing the survey of the drainage areas of the town as authorized by the town at a town meeting held October 16, 1933. Article 16. To see if the town will make provision for the disposal of surface drainage in East Lexington by the construction of drains or conduits, or diversion or reloca- tion of brooks, and for that purpose take lands or easements by eminent domain, and provide for the payment therefore by the issue of bonds or notes or by direct appropriation. Article 17. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to replace the bridge over Vine Brook in Sherman Street with a culvert, and vote to appropriate funds therefore. Article 18. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money for the construction of Pleasant Street, from Massa- chusetts Avenue to Watertown Street, under Chapter 90 of the General Laws. Article 19. To see if the Town will vote to install water mains in the following unaccepted streets, subject to the as- sessment of betterments and to take by eminent domain the necessary easement therefore: Winter Street, from Bedford Street a distance of ap- proximately 1050 feet ; Hillcrest Avenue, from Fottler Avenue a distance of ap- proximately 1000 feet; and provide funds for said installation by direct appropria- tion, or by transfer from other funds. Article 20. To see if the Town will vote to install a water main in the following street, and in such other streets as the Selectmen shall designate in accordance with author- ity contained in the By-laws of the Town: Hill Street, from the Lexington Golf Club to Sargent Street a distance of approximately 1600 feet; ANNUAL REPORTS 21 and provide funds for said installation by direct appropria- tion or by transfer from other funds. Article 21. To see if the Town will vote to install water mains in the following unaccepted streets, subject to the assessment of betterments, and to take by eminent do- main the necessary easements therefore: Taft Avenue from Massachusetts Avenue to Daniels Street, approximately 890 feet; Cherry Street from Taft Avenue in a northerly direction approximately 160 feet; Cary Street, from Taft Avenue in a northerly direction approximately 230 feet ; and provide funds for said installation by direct appropria- tion or by transfer from other funds. Article 22. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to install sewers in the following accepted and unaccepted streets subject to the assessment of better- ments, and to take by eminent domain the necessary ease- ments therefore : Bow Street, from Trunk Line Sewer to Theresa Avenue a distance of approximately 476 feet; Cliffe Avenue from Bow Street a distance of approxi- mately 440 feet northerly; Theresa Avenue from Bow Street a distance of approxi- mately 250 feet westerly ; and provide funds for said installation by direct appropria- tion or by transfer from other funds. Article 23. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to ex- tend as much as is necessary of the revenue loans of 1934 for a period not to exceed six months beyond the maximum term provided by law for an original revenue loan, under authority of and in accordance with the provisions of Chap- ter 3 of the Acts of 1933, or take any action relative thereto. Article 24. To see if the Town will vote to authorize 22 TOWN OF LEXINGTON the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to refund any or all of the revenue notes issued in anticipa- tion of the revenue of the year 1934, in accordance with the provisions of Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws; any debt so incurred to be paid from the revenue of the year 1934. Article 25. To see if the town will vote to authorize the School Committee to make expenditures for providing additional school accommodations for the Junior High School and Senior High School; appropriate money for this purpose by issue of bonds or notes, or by direct appropria- tion, or act in any manner relating thereto. Article 26. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money to reimburse the Water Department for materials, equipment and labor furnished to the Highway Department during the years 1929 to 1933 inclusive. Article 27. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate funds for the payment of a bill due to Walter G. Black for repairs to the Public Works Dept. Building the same to be paid to the Water Department. Article 28. To see if the Town will vote to appropri- ate money for the unpaid bills for the year 1933 of the following accounts : Assessor's Department Fire Department Health Department Highway Department Parks & Playgrounds Police Department Planning Board Public Welfare Department (not including undetermined amounts due other Cities and Towns) Public Works Building -Operation School Department Selectmen's Department Snow Removal Soldiers Relief ANNUAL REPORTS 23 Town Offices & Cary Memorial Building or act in any manner thereto. Article 29. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money for the installation of ten new fire alarm boxes and the replacement of ten fire alarm boxes with boxes of the latest type. Article 30. To see if the Town will vote to appropri- ate funds to repair the trunk line sewer installed in 1915. Article 31. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way or accept the Iayouf= of as a town way, Blake Road, from Simonds Road to Eaton Road, a distance of approximately 210 feet, as laid out by the Selectmen, under the Betterment Act, and shown upon a certain plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated February 19, 1934, and to take by eminent domain the necessary easements therefore, and appropriate money for the construction of said street, or act in any manner relating thereto. Article 32. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way or accept the layout of as a town way, Eaton Road from Bertwell Road to Blake Road a distance of ap- proximately '792 feet, as laid out by the Selectmen, under the Betterment Act, and shown upon a certain plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated February 19, 1934, and to take by eminent domain the necessary easements therefore, and appropriate money for the construction of said street, or act in any manner relating thereto. Article 33. To see if the Town will vote to estabish as a town way or accept the layout of as a town way, Gleason Road, from Simonds Road to Williams Road, a distance of approximately 658 feet, as laid out by the Selectmen, under the Betterment Act, and shown upon a certain plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated February 19, 1934, and to take by eminent domain the necessary easements therefore, and appropriate money for the construction of said street, or act in any manner relating thereto. Article 34. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way or accept the layout of as a town way, Valley Road, from Bedford Street a distance of approximately 1050 feet, as laid out by the Selectmen, under the Better- ment Act, as shown upon a certain plan on file in the office 24 TOWN OF LEXINGTON of the Town Clerk, dated February 12, 1934, and to take by eminent domain the necessary easements therefore, and ap- propriate money for the construction of said street, or act in any manner relating thereto. Article 35. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way or accept the layout of as a town way, Fletcher Avenue, from Woburn Street a distance of approximately 1500 feet, as laid out by the Selectmen, under the Better- ment Act, and shown upon a certain plan on file in the of- fice of the Town Clerk, dated February 12, 1934, and to take by eminent domain the necessary basements therefore, and appropriate money for the construction of said street, or act in any manner relating thereto. Article 36. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the appointment of a committee to select a permanent loca- tion for the German Field Piece which was given to the Town through the efforts of Hallie C. Blake, and which was duly accepted by the Town at a Town Meeting held April 27, 1931; such committee to have three members of which one shall be a member of the Stanley Hill Post No. 38, The American Legion. Article 37. To see if the Town will add to the North Lexington Playground the land acquired by the Town by tax title and described as follows : Land formerly of Joseph Whitlock, Being lot number 3, inBlock numbered 70, fronting on Willow Street, on a plan of lots of Mark C. Meagher, surveyed by E. A. W. Hammett, C.E., and recorded in the southern district of Middlesex County, Registry of Deeds, Book 77, Page 24, and dated 1892. Land formerly of Thomas W. Joy Being lots numbered 4 and 5, in block numbered 70, fronting on Willow Street, on a plan of Iots of Mark C. C. Meagher, surveyed by E. A. W. Hammett, C.E., and recorded in the southern district of Middlesex County, Registry of Deeds, Book 77, and dated 1892. Land formerly of Ellen Keating Being lots numbered 6, 7 and 8 in block numbered 70, fronting on Willow Street, on a plan of lots of Mark C. Meagher, surveyed by E. A. W. Hammett, C.E., and ANNUAL REPORTS 25 recorded in the southern district of Middlesex County, Registry of Deeds, Book 77, and dated 1892. Tax Title recorded April 1, 1915, Book 3957, Page 426, or act in any manner relating thereto. Article 38. To see if the Town will amend the Zoning By -Law and Map by adopting any or all of the fol- lowing amendments thereto: (a) By substituting for Section 3, C.1. Districts, Ar- ticle 17, the following: "17. Upon the northerly side of Massachusetts Ave- nue beginning at Vine Brook and extending westerly to the easterly line of Meriam Street, throughout the length ex- tending northerly to the Railroad property." (b) By substituting for Section 3, C.1. Districts, Ar- ticle 18, the following: "18. Upon the southerly side of Massachusetts Ave. nue beginning at the westerly line of Wallis Court and ex- tending westerly to a point opposite the easterly line of Meriam Street, and of a depth of 100 feet from the south- erly line of Massachusetts Avenue, throughout. (c) By adding to Section 4, C.1. Districts, Paragraph 2, after the word, "stores", "salesrooms"; so that the same will read as follows: "2. Retail stores, salesrooms, and shops for custom work or the making only of articles to be sold at retail on the premises." (d) By substituting for Section 4, C.1. Districts, Par- agraph 6 (c) the following: "(c) Public garages, automobile repair -shops, stor- age -battery service -stations, retail gasoline or oil stations, greasing -stations, or any of their appurtenances or acces- sory uses; except that none of the foregoing, nor any drive- way for the entrance or exit of automobiles in connection therewith, shall hereafter be located so that any part thereof is within fifty (50) feet of any residence district, or within three hundred (300) feet of the property used by any public or private school, public library, church, hall of public assembly, historical building, monument, or mu - 26 TOWN OP LEXINGTON seum, playground, or institution for the sick, the aged or dependent, or for children under sixteen years of age. Every filling -station structure, pump, or greasing -stand shall hereafter be set back not less than twenty (20) feet from the established street line, and no filling shall be done except to cars standing on the property of the filling -sta- tion." (e) By adding to Section 4, C.1. Districts, Paragraph 6 (e) after the word "depots", the words "public stables", so that the same will read: "(e) Retail dealers in ice, grain, fuel, Iumber and structural materials, milk depots, public stables, and other commercial non -manufacturing uses not hereinbefore speci- fied." (f) By substituting for Section 10 the following: "Section 10. Non -Conforming Uses. Any use or building, non -conforming on May 2, 1924, at the time of adoption of the original Lexington Zoning By -Law, may be continued for the same purpose or for purposes not sub- stantialy different; any such building may be repaired or structuraly altered but shall not be rebuilt if destroyed to the extent of 90% of its insurable value; no such use or building shall be extended or enlarged nor, if discontinued for a substantial period of time, shall such use be resumed except subject to the provisions of Section 9." (g) By substituting for Section 16, the following: "Section 16. There shall be a Board of Appeals of five members who shall be appointed by the Selectmen for terms of five years each, the term of one appointee to expire each year. The terms of the members of the Board first appointed after the adoption of this by-law shall expire in such order as the Selectmen shall designate. The Select- men shall also appoint annually two associate members of the Board of Appeals one or both of whom may be desig- nated by the Selectmen from time to time to take the place of a regular member or members of the Board of Appeals as to cases arising under this by-law in case of vacancy, inability to act or interest." (h) By substituting for Section 17 the following: "Section 17. Amendments. Amendments to this By-law may be proposed by the Planning Board, by vote of ANNUAL REPORTS 27 the Town Meeting, or by a petition signed by owners of 50 per cent in valuation of the property designated by the Planning Board as affected by the proposed amendment ; except that no proposed amendment which has been acted upon by vote of the Town Meeting shall be proposed again by petition in substantially the same form within one year Of such action. The Planning Board shall hold a public hear- ing for consideration of each amendment so proposed, no- tice of which shall be published in a newspaper published in the Town and mailed to such interested parties as the Board shall designate, fourteen days at least before the date fixed for such hearing. No amendment shall be voted upon by the Town until after the Planning Board has sub- mitted a final report thereon with recommendations to the Town Meeting." And you are directed to serve this Warrant seven days at least before the time of said meeting as provided in the By -Laws of the Town. Hereof, fail not, and make due return on this Warrant, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands, at Lexington, this twentieth day of February, A.D., 1934. ROBERT P. TRASK, JOHN E. GILCREAST, CHARLES E. FERGUSON, DANIEL J. O'CONNELL, JOHN A. LYONS, Selectmen of Lexington. 28 TOWN OF LEXINGTON February 24, 1934. To the Town Clerk, I have notified the inhabitants of Lexington by post- ing printed copies of the foregoing Warrant in the Post Of- fice, in the vestibule of the Town Office Building and six other public places in the Town, and by mailing a printed copy of the same to every registered voter in the Town nine days before the time of said meeting. Attest: PATRICK J. MAGUIRE, Constable of Lexington. ANNUAL REPORTS 29 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MARCH 6, 1934 30 TOWN OF LEXINGTON William F. Downe ......... ..... .. _...._. ___..... Deputy Clerk Eleanor L. Little .Teller Thomas Doherty .Teller Edward McGrory _.__..... _........._.._......._.. ....... ... ......» .. _ ._Teller RuthRay _,........_..._..._.......__._...._.__...._......__.............Teller PRECINCT THREE Frederick H. Tullar ......,,... _..._...._ Warden In pursuance of the foregoing warrant the legal voters Harvey F. Winlock ......_........... _Deputy Warden of the Town of Lexington met in their respective voting James M. Ahearn... ..... Inspector places in said Town on Monday, March the fifth, in the year _._._...._..._ Charles E. Moloy, Jr. ._..._.....__............. m ...... ........... ....... .Inspector of our Lord nineteen hundred thirty-four, at six o'clock in Emma Hovey__._..... _...,,,....Deputy Inspector the forenoon. ...._..._..._......_..._ John Sweeney Deputy Inspector James L. McKenzie _....Clerk The following places were designated as the voting Frank P. Cutter Deputy Clerk places for the various precincts : Precinct One, Emerson George Jaynes ....__ _.._.....Teller Hall ; Precinct Two, Three and Four, Cary Memorial Hall. Katherine Vaughan _ .._...._......._ ....Teller Matthew Stevenson_.........,..._...._......_.._.......___...._..__.......__ ...Teller The following election officers having been duly ap- Clayton Beach _......__.__...._...__.._.....Teller pointed by the Selectmen, and Wardens of the various pre- cincts were assigned for duty as follows: PRECINCT ONE Charles J. Dailey Warden Mary A. Rowland _Deputy Warden Bartlett J. Harrington Inspector George E. Foster Inspector James Irwin, Jr.. Deputy Inspector Donald Cameron Deputy Inspector RolandE. Garmon.,,............................,..._.....,,,,.........,......_.........»...,...._Clerk Arthur W. Hughes _.._._...__.._..Deputy Clerk Ellese Schofield ...... ........ ........... __.................. _._.._.._....._..__...._......Teller SarahF. Healey ....... .................. _...._...._..... ___..... .._...__.... ..._..._...... ..._Teller Mrs. Homer J. Potter _........__._Teller John A. Murray _.._._.._.Teller PRECINCT TWO Irving B, Pierce Warden ElizabethNourse„..........................,.......................................Deputy Warden Victor Harmon ..... ................ _....... ......,,....w..,,. ..... ......................... _........ Inspector William E. Manley Inspector George V. Morse Deputy Inspector Madeline J. Corbett Deputy Inspector JohnH. Dacey ...__......_..._...........___...._..__ ......... „..............._.......Clerk PRECINCT FOUR William E. Mulliken _........__...__..._.....Warden Frank Custance ...„ _.... ...Deputy Warden Clifford R. Harvey w - ........Inspector Katherine Kiernan ......... .Inspector Irene Robinson Deputy Inspector George Hinchey - ....,Deputy Inspector Frank Maguire ..._............._........_ _..._....._Clerk Margaret T. Kennedy ___...._..__...._..._.._._...._._._......Deputy Clerk Agnes Hall . m.._..,..,._ ...,,_._... ..........__ ...... _........._Teller James J. Waldron ............................_......»......,...__......,,.... _....,,....,..Teller Harry F. Howard ... Teller RobertCady ....»......,.,...._.................................._...,....... ........._ ...Teller The polls were declared open in each precinct at six o'clock A.M. and remained open until eight o'clock P.M., after which time after due notice, they were closed. The election officers were sworn to the faithful per- formance of their duties. The ballots were counted by the election officers in each precinct, the tally sheets and total vote sheets prepared by the Town Clerk being used, ANNUAL REPORTS 81 The total registration of voters in each precinct was as follows: Precinct One 1194 (One thousand one hundred ninety-four) Precinct Two 1145 (One thousand one hundred forty-five) Precinct Three 1239 (One thousand two hundred thirty-nine) Precinct Four 1163 (One thousand one hundred sixty-three) Total 4741 (Four thousand seven hundred fortyone) The ballots cast were counted, enclosed in envelopes, sealed, signed by the election officers, together with the un- used ballots, and delivered to the Town Clerk at his office. The Registrars of Voters and the Town Clerk can- vassed the result as follows: Precinct One Precinct Two Precinct Three Precinct Four Total Ballots Cast 757 (Seven hundred fifty-seven) Ballots Cast 675 (Six hundred seventy-five) Ballots Cast 666 (Six hundred sixty-six) Ballots Cast 629 (Six hundred twenty-nine) 2727 (Two thousand seven hundred twenty- seven) James J. Carroll ....._.. ,,. Blanks _..._.....__...._.._. James J. Carroll was elected as Town Clerk for one year. TOWN CLERK Prec. 1 579 178 Prec. 2 586 89 Prec. 3 587 79 Thomas F. Costello ..._,.. John E. Gilcreast _... James A. Guthrie __...,. Clifford W. Pierce Blanks SELECTMEN Prec. 1 Pree. 2 Prec. 3 32 53 41 215 394 363 308 38 48 174 171 185 28 19 29 John E. Gilcreast was elected as Selectman for a term of James J. Carroll ...._........ TOWN TREASURER Prec. 1 596 161 Pree. 2 Prec. $ 599 601 76 65 Prec. 4 Total 494 2246 135 481 Prec. 4 43 314 64 190 18 three years. Prec. 4 512 117 James J. Carroll was elected as Town Treasurer for one year. Total 169 1286 458 720 94 Total 2308 419 32 TOWN OF LEXINGTON COLLECTOR OF TAXES Prec. 1 Byron C. Earle ..... _.... 387 James A. Moakley .,,_... 342 Blanks ..._......—.....--- 28 Byron C. Earle was elected as Collector of Taxes for one year. Prec. 2 521 136 18 Prec. 3 471 187 8 Prec. 4 Total 404 211 14 CEMETERY COMMISSIONER Free. 1 John E. A. Mulliken _.... 515 Blanks 242 John E. A. Mulliken was elected as Cemetery Commissioner far three years. Prec. 2 551 124 Pree. 3 532 134 Prec. 4 488 141 1783 876 68 Total 2086 641 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Prec. 1 Frederic L. Fischer ...... 234 Raymond L. White _....... 377 Blanks..._...........__...,,,...._._.. 146 Prec. 2 374 244 57 Prec. 3 366 231 69 Free. 4 281 268 80 Frederic L. Fischer was elected for School Committee for three years. Patrick J. Maguire ...... John C. Russell _....,.._..... Blanks......... ........_._.....,,_..... Patrick J. Maguire and John G. Russell were elected Constables for one year. CONSTABLES Prec. 1 517 564 433 Prec. 2 573 558 219 Prec. 3 551. 529 252 Prec. 4 497 483 278 Total 1255 1120 352 Total 2138 2134 1182 Robert H. Holt Blanks.. Robert H. „Holt was elected Moderator for one year MODERATOR Prec. 1 521 326 Prec. 2 571 104 Prec. 3 535 131 PLANNING BOARD Prec. 1 C. Edward Glynn .....,..... 313 Roland B. Greeley 359 Frank W. Perkins 377 Blanks _ _. 465 C. Edward Glynn and Roland B. Greeley were for three years. Free. 2 414 458 204 274 Free. 3 416 401 201 314 Free. 4 468 161 Prec. 4 325 353 268 312 Total 2095 632 Total 1468 1571 1050 1365 elected to the Planning Board ANNUAL REPORTS TRUSTEE OF PUBLIC TRUSTS 33 Pres. 1 Prec. 2 Pres. 2 Pres. 4 Total Howard S. 0. Nichols 496 563 518 458 2035 Blanks . ............... ... 261 112 148 171 692 Howard S. 0. Nichola was elected as Truetee of Public Trusts for six years. TOWN MEETING MEMBERS PRECINCT ONE William M. Aquaro *Ramon C. Baker *Neil H. Borden *Donald B. Cameron ......... _.._....._. *Malcolm H. Clifford *Joseph L. Dahlstrom *Arthur B. Field *Mary D. Hatch *Frederic W. Hibbard *George M. Hynes *Dorothy Lindsay *Arnold W. Lunt Charles E. Mathaurs *William E. McCarron Eugene L. Morgan ...__.._..-.. _..........._. *Maurice A. Page *James A. Peirce AnthonyJ. Raciti,,,........,...........................,,,..........,........._.........__..............,...... *Louis J. Reynolds . r.�__.._.......—._ *Gerald C. Turner ...._ Blanks PRECINCT TWO 255 420 314 454 376 364 471 375 317 430 342 341 284 380 299 365 382 193 406 411 350 5340 *Alan G. Adams 403 Tracy W. Ames 280 *Harold G. Ashley 351 *George S. Barton 372 *Charles S. Beaudry _ 304 ArnoldP. Beveridge ,..._ ...........................,,, .......».,,.....»........._._._.........._........_.. 272 *Walter G. Black ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,_....,,,............,,,.._ ..... 351 *Harry C. Boyd .... 283 *William E. Chamberlain_....._..._.....__.._.......__....,.....__....._..__...,..... 368 Frederic A. Connor ...__...._..._.._._...._............_.............................,..... ....,,.. 177 *Ida M. Dean .,.........._._...__..._._...._....._.__._._..... 314 34 TOWN OF LEXINGTON *Arthur H. Earle Robert H. Eldridge . ......_ ...._..._ "Lester F. Ellis »...._ ..__..—...........,..... .........._.........__.. George H. B. Green, Jr. ... ........__ *Basil F. Hawkins ...» ........._.._..__..._....._ Clayton A. Hilliard _....,,................._....__. *Lilian C. Holt *Roger D. Long _..—....._.. ......... ...,,,...,......_.... _._.........w.....,...._.... Arthur H. McLearn ....__....... Francis H. Ready _..._..— RandallW. Richards_......._......-_._...._..._..........__.._......_._.._,...__....,,.. *John A. Sellars _ _._.... .._.... _._........_.._......__ _...,,,.. *Julius Seltzer _......_.....,.,..._.,......_............__.._......_ .._......._......... John S. Valentine.._........_._....,....w..._......_ *James J. Walsh, 2nd ....._ *Paul Whipple _..__...— . Blanks ...._ _......_... » . PRECINCT THREE *Alfred A. Adler._._....._._...._..._..»..,....».»...,,.,...._......_.._..._........__............._,..._ *Ronald D. Brown .........._.__........._......._......,.....» ...,.._..._....._...-- Harold G. Bowen .._....._ *Albert H. Burnham »».,.. _ ....,...__...._..__......_ ........ _......_,,.._.,_.._...._.__., James F. Cavanaugh ....,_.._ William T. Cavanaugh ..._ _ GuyS. Chace _.. ,..._........._...._,....._............__...._... ..._.,.._........,.. Wm. E. Connell ..........._. *Bessie G. Davis ...._.. ......__._ Thomas E. Fitzgerald _._....___...,....__ Robert J. Gaffney ....._...._._.......__....,..,.,..__...,,_ *Norman C. Hooper _...__ *Eugene G. Kraetzer ....._ *James H. Lewis *Richard W. Maynard .....»....................,...,_....._......,.._.............».»..._.......,.,...... *Robert D. Mayo ....._...._........__...._,....» ...,... _...,,.. �.._......__..._,... ....,....... Elton B. McCausland __...........__...._...._ John J. McDonnell ...._ .._..... ........ .._..._ ....... ........_.._.....— Paul F. McDonnell ..... _...._ .............._.__..._..__.._...._.._...._..._..._.. Robert D. McDonnell . _ .... GeorgeC. McKay ........... »_.. »_...,...... ..... _ ..., .. ._...._.__,_.._. _..,,. *Clayton M. Morse —._. _....... _........ ..,............ Alfred C. Mortimer ._�....___....._.� ...»........,_....._._._._..... *Neil McIntosh ' John W. Porter ----- *Lester .... ....*Lester T. Redman ._ _... �...._.._ William R. Rosenberger _......_. .. ,,........._...,.........,. 241 247 325 206 288 251 370 312 151 264 250 345 335 262 294 338 3421 290 276 13'7 381 197 152 244 114 284 213 210 263 319 315 283 310 184 171 159 146 242 280 95 253 201 322 209 ANNUAL REPORTS 35 *A. Edward Rowse, Jr.. 823 Walter E. Sands ......._ _.._. _.......w....,. 219 *George B. Sargent 303 *Clarence Shannon . 338 *William H. Shurtleff 290 *Robert S. Sturtevant ................................__....._. ..._......__..._.. _.._.._. 295 Maurice E. Woodward 169 Blanks ..._ 3135 PRECINCT FOUR 36 TOWN OF LEXINGTON TOWN MEETING MEMBERS PRECINCT TWO *Clyde E. Steeves ._ .._ 524 Blanks... _.._..__......._._................_......._...,..........,.,.........,..........,._ 151 • Clyde E. Steeves elected Town Meeting Member for two years. PRECINCT THREE *Albert W. Emmons _..._....._......._..._.. 440 286 *Clifford L. Muzzey .... ...,,........._., D. Jack Allia....._..._.._...,......__......_....._..,,,.._�..................._ .......... .. 159 Blanks _........ _ 428 *Fred B. Bartlett 266 ' Albert W. Emmons and 81ifford L. Muzzey elected Town Meeting Members Homer J. Bartlett 149 for one year. *Walter S. Beatty 235 *William L. Cosgrove 286 PRECINCT FOUR Charles T. Cogswell 122 *Howard E. Custance 360 *A. Randall Soderberg ......................... ....... 413 *George M. Fuller 239 BIanks 216 Archibald R. Giroux 177 . A. Randall Soderberg elected Town Meeting Member for one year. *Alfred E. Haynes 222 William P. Herbert ........._...,.,._..__._....,...._............... 146 A true record, Attest: *John T. Hinchey . 275 JAMES J. l ARROLL, Leonard Jellis 172 *Frederick K. Johnson 305 Town Clerk. Walter E. Jones 163 Lauritz A. Lauritzen 114 Roy B. MacLean 106 Maude Y. March 66 *Richard A. Mellen 192 *Everett E. Morrill . 231 *Donald E. Nickerson 207 Bernard O'Donnell 144 *Alexander Ohlson 249 *Eugene H. Partridge 351 Harry M. Ripley - 185 *Walter J Rose. r.,* 244 GordonB. Seavey ...._............_.................._.. 158 *James E. Spellman 195 Joseph E. Swan 186 Kenneth H. Tefft. 112 *Raymond L. White._... •••••••"• TN 257 George T. Wilson 168 Thomas C. Wright 142 ANNUAL REPORTS- 37 ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING MARCH 19, 1934 Meeting called to order at 8:05 P. M., by the Moder- ator, Robert H. Holt. Reading of the warrant by the Town Clerk, James J. Carroll, until further reading waived. Unanimous. Town Clerk reads the return of the Constables war- rant. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up article 2. Chairman Mr. Rowse of the Appropriation Committee offers the Appropriation Committee's report, calling atten- tion to the following changes from original report: Snow Removal be changed from $15,000.00 to $22,- 000.00. 22;000.00. Town Clerk's Appropriation from $1,789.84 to $1,889.84. Town Treasurer's Appropriation from $1,314.84 to $1,224.84 Under Article 16 for Sewer Construction be changed to $24,000.00-46,000.00 to be appropriated and assessed— $18,000.00 by issuance of bonds or notes. Total amount of Article 28 to be $3,969.70. Approved and accepted as read. Unanimous -8 :08 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 3. 38 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Voted: to choose such Town Officers as are required by law and are usually chosen by nomination. The following nominations were made for Field Drivers: John C. Russell Edward C. Maguire Both nominations and elections carried. Unanimous - 8 :10 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 6 offer- ing the following: Voted, that there be appropriated and assessed for the suppression of gypsy and brown tail moths in accordance with Chapter 132 of the General Laws, $2,160.00 Carried -8:11 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 7 offer- ing the following : Voted, that there be appropriated and assessed as a Reserve Fund for the current year under Chapter 40, Sec. 6, of the General Laws, $2,500.00 Car- ried -8:12 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 8 of- fering the following: Voted, that there be appropriated and assessed for pensions for retired members of the Po- lice and Fire Departments under Chapter 32, of the Gen- eral Laws, Police Pension $1,095.00 Fire Pensions 1,107.81 Carried -8:13 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 9 offer- ing the following: Voted, that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to petition the Director of Accounts of the State for an audit for the year 1934. Carried -8:14 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 10 of- fering the following Voted that there be appropriated and assessed for the support of the Posture Clinic, to be ex- pended under the direction of the Board of Health or by a Committee appointed by said Board, $700.00. Carried - 8:15 P. M. ANNUAL REPORTS 39 Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 11 of- fering the following: Voted, that the sum of $2,423.63, this being the town's share of the net cost of care, mainte- nance, and repair of the Middlesex County Tuberculosis Hospital, including interest on temporary notes issued there- for, be and the said sum is hereby appropriated. That a further sum of $619.24, this being the town's share of the expense incurred under the provisions of Chapter 331 of the Acts of 1933, which provided for the settlement of cer- tain claims of the Commonwealth against the Middlesex County Tuberculosis Hospital District, be and the same is hereby appropriated. Carried -8 :16 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 12 of- fering the following: Voted, that the sum of $1,716.16 be transferred to the Cary Library Account, the same being the sum received from the Middlesex County for dog fees. Carried -8 :17 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 13 of- fering the following: Voted, that an agreement between the Town of Lexington and the United States of America, dated January 13, 1934, for certain proposed improvements in the sewer system, Docket No. 2066, signed on behalf of the Town of Lexington by the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen be and it hereby is ratified, approved and adopted. Carried -8 :19 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 14 of- fering the following: Voted, that an agreement between the Town of Lexington and the United States of America, dated February 3rd, 1934, for certain proposed improve- ments in the waterworks system, Docket No. 2263, signed on behalf of the Town of Lexington by the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, be and it hereby is ratified, approved and adopted. Carried 8:20 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 18 of- fering the following: Voted, that the Selectmen be au- thorized to construct Pleasant Street, from Massachusetts Avenue to Watertown Street, under Chapter 90 of the Gen- eral Laws, providing the State and County contribute a like amount, and for the purpose of said construction the sum of $7,500 be appropriated and assessed. Carried -8 :25 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 5, Mr. 40 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Houghton offering the following: Voted, that the sum of $198,819.98 be appropriated and assessed for the support of the public schools and for the payment of tuition at vo- cational schools for the current year. Discussion by the following: Messrs. Houghton, Mulliken, Grindle, Rowse, Burke, and Webster. Amendment offered by Mr. Mulliken, salaries of school department be increased five per cent. Moderator states, in order to first decide on the amend- ment, which was put to a vote and declared lost. Result of vote doubted with the following results from a rising vote: In favor 20 32 15 67 Tellers Nary Kraetzer Meriam Declared lost --8:40 P. M. Opposed 18 61 19 98 Main motion as presented by Mr. Houghton put to a vote. Carried unanimously -8:42 P. M. Under Article 5 Selectman Mr. Trask offered the fol- lowing: Voted, that the following amounts be appropri- ated and assessed for the current year: For the salary and expenses of the Town Accountant (of which $2,550 is for salary).$3,050.00 For the administration of Trust Funds .....___...._-_._....__._...._..._ 65.00 For the expenses of the Appropriation Committee .... 125.00 For the salary and expenses of the Board of Assessors (of which $1,000 is for salary of the Assessors) ...... 5,825.00 For the expenses of the Board of Appeals ..._....__.._...._ _......W 200.00 For the salary and expenses of the Building Inspector, (of which $990 is for salary) .,„.„........_.................._... _........_. 1,140.00 For the salary of the Inspector of Animals ...........,.................. 500.00 For the maintenance of Munroe Cemetery 1,500.00 For the salary and expenses of the Collector (of which. $1,785 is for salary) ...____.......___..._......._...._..__..... 4,921.00 For the expenses of the dental clinic ...__....._.._._.......... ....__.._.. 1,570.00 For the salary of the Dog Officer ................... ...._.... ..... ....... 50.00 For Elections and Registrations _ ....._ ..._..... ._..... 200.00 For the salaries and expenses of the Engineering Depart- ment............_..._...._...__........—-.._......—........_..---...._._..._......_.._ 10,297.56 ANNUAL REPORTS 41 For salaries and expenses of the Fire Dept. ........_._.......... .._...._.. 36,412.83 For the expenses of foreclosure and redemption of tax titles held by the Town . _ _ _ . _ _ ... ........... 2,000.00 For the expense of Forest Fires ........»..»..........»............». ...... ...».._...._ 700.00 For the expense of collecting garbage _..........».............»..,.. 3,600.00 For the maintenance of public health and sanitation ..... 7,500.00 For the maintenance and care of highways ....__........_...__......._.._. 42,000.00 For Hydrant Rentals ....,......, _..........__.. 7,635.00 For insurance _»,».......,......»........,............. 10,000.00 For the payment of interest on the public debt and the sum of $9,258.75 to be transferred from Water Main- tenance Account ($43,626.88) ..._.......__._ _........... 34,368.1.3 For legal services (of which $850.00 is for salary of the Town Counsel) _........._ _ 2,500.00 For the support of the Libraries 11,179.50 For the payment of the bonded indebtedness maturing in 1934 the sum of ._.....,_ _........___..»..... ._........_.....».. ....,..,.»...-_....... 128,855.85 For the proper observance of Memorial Day, to be ex- pended under the direction of Post 119 of the Grand Army of the Republic _....._.._...........__ ___......_... _........ 250.00 ForMilitary Aid ..... _.......... __............ _.._....... __..... .._...._................... 100.00 For Old Age Assistance in accordance with General Laws, Chapter 118A inserted by Acts of 1930, Chapter 402 10,500.00 For Other Finance Offices and Accounts _- 150.00 For the maintenance of public parks and playgrounds_ 12,501.00 For the expenses of the April 19th Celebration 250.00 For the expenses of the Planning Board ....._.._..__...._.___ _.... 250.00 For the salary and expenses of the Plumbing Inspector (of which $800.00 is for salary) ...—....,,...T 850.00 For the salaries and expenses of the Police Department........ 30,500.00 For the expense of the Public Welfare Department ______ 30,000.00 For the salary and expenses of the Supt. of Public Works (of which $3,300 is for salary) ... ......... ........_... .._ 4,250.00 For the expense and operation of the Public Works Bldg4,560.00 For the removal of ashes and care of dumps ......... ........... 2,000.00 For the salary and expenses of the Sealer of Weights and Measures (of which $400 is for salary) ....._... 475.00 For salaries and expenses of the Selectmen's Dept. (of which $250.00 is for expenses of Selectmen for 1934) 3,850.00 For the expenses of the Sewer Maintenance Dept. ....... 6,000.00 For the protection of public shade trees and for the plant- ing of shade trees 1,400.00 For the construction of sidewalks of granolithic where the abuttors will pay one-half the expense ..,..».............»....„...,»..». 1,200.00 For the salary of the Inspector of Slaughtering .......,,»,,600.00 For the expense of removal of snow and ice ........................ 22,000.00 42 TOWN OF LEXINGTON For Soldiers' Burials ...__.:.......__.._. For Soldier's Relief ____ 2,500.00 For State Aid .....__ _ _.._....._....._..__.........._...»..---•--_..._... 300.00 For the expense of Street Lights ..__ _._..... _ ..,.... ..._..._ ... 21,400.00 For the construction and repair of street signs _ 250.00 For the salary and expenses of the Town Clerk (of which $1,530.00 is for salary) __.._......_ .. -.. _ 1,889.84 For the expenses of the Town Office Bldg. and Cary Me- morial Building ..........______ ..... ___ ........ ______ 8,000.00 For the salary of the Town Physician _._......._...__ ......__..,.. 750.00 For the expense of printing and publishing the Town Re- port........»....._..._. _ _...,_»........._..—.._..._..... 825.10 For the expenses of Traffic Regulation and Control ._._.......... . 1,300.00 For the salary and expenses of the Town Treasurer (of which $630 is for salary) .»....».,..».._..__.._ 1,224.84 For Unclassified Expenses ...._.........._ ...... ...__...._.._.»..»..._.__ 200.00 For Vital Statistics 50.00 For Water Maintenance Account, ..._ __...,.._.._... and that the amount of receipts in excess of this ap- propriation be reserved to be appropriated for Water Department purposes. For the salary and expenses of the Wire Inspector (of which $500 is for salary) ... »......._............. _........._.._......_.._.......... 71,037.75 535.00 Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 4 offer- ing the following: Voted that the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen be and hereby is authorized to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of reve- nue of the present financial year, and to issue therefore a note or notes to be paid from the revenue of the present financial year. Unanimous 9 :04 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 36. Se- lectman Mr. Lyons offers the following: Voted that a com- mittee of three, one of which shall be a member of the Stanley Hill Post No. 3$, the American Legion, be appoint- ed by the Moderator to select a permanent location for the German Field Piece which was given to the Town through the efforts of Hallie C. Blake, and which was duly accepted by the Town at a Town Meeting held April 27, 1931, and that said committee report their recommendations to the next town meeting. Carried 9:05 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 15 offer- ing the following as first part: Voted that the Report of Progress of Metcalf and Eddy, Engineers, with respect to ANNUAL REPORTS 43 the surface drainage in East Lexington be accepted, and the recommendation designated, "Project for Early Con- struction" providing for a drainage channel from a point in Massachusetts Avenue thence under the Boston and Maine R. R. track and across Fottler Avenue to a point just beyond Bow Street, be adopted. Second part—and further voted that the sum of $5,000 be appropriated and assessed to pay for the cost of com- pleting the survey of the drainage areas of the Town as authorized by the Town at a Town Meeting held October 16, 1933. Mr. Ryder asks to have complete report read. Select- man Mr. Trask states that because of the length of the re- port the reading would take too long. Motion to accept report carried unanimously 9:14 P.M. First part of vote as presented carried unanimously 9.15 P. M. Second part of vote as presented carried unanimous- ly 9.16 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 16 of- fering the following which was presented in two parts: Voted that the Selectmen be authorized and instructed to provide for the disposal of surface drainage in East Lex- ington, as recommended by Metcalf and Eddy, Engineers, by constructing a drainage channel from a point in Massa- chusetts Avenue thence under the Boston and Maine Rail- road track and across Fottler Avenue to a point just be- yond Bow Street, and to take the necessary easements therefor by eminent domain, and for the purpose of said drainage construction the sum of $24,000 be and hereby is appropriated, of which $6,000 is to be appropriated and assessed, (first part) and the Town Treasurer, with the ap- proval of the Selectmen, be authorized to borrow the sum of $18,000 and to issue bonds or notes therefore payable in accordance with the law. (second part) Explanations by Selectman Mr. Trask and showing of plans of screen. Questions by Messrs. Sarano, Nichols, Wrightington, Ryder and Worthen. Original motion was presented, first part was carried unanimously 9:49 P. M. Second part as presented: unanimous 9 :50 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 19 offer- ing the following: Voted that the Selectmen be authorized 44 TOWN OF LEXINGTON to install water mains, not less than six inches in diameter and subject to the assessment of betterments, and to take by eminent domain the necessary easement therefor in the following Streets: Winter Street, from Bedford Street a distance of ap- proximately 1050 feet ; Hillcrest Avenue, from Fottler Avenue a distance of ap- proximately 1000 feet; and for the purpose of said construction and installation of water mains the sum of $7700 be transferred from the Water Department Available Surplus Account to the Water Construction Account. Carried unanimously 9:58 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 25. Mr. Houghton, Chairman of the School Committee, offering the following: Voted: That the sum of $11,000 be appropri- ated and assessed for providing additional school accommo- dations for the Junior and Senior High Schools. Discussion by Messrs. Ryder, Houghton and Dr. Walsh. Dr. Walsh moves for indefinite postponement. Dr. Walsh's motion presented, declared lost 10 :07 P. M. Mr. Lamont asks if it is to be a permanent building. Answered yes. Original motion as presented carried unanimously 10:14 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves for adjournment until 8 P. M. March 26, 1934. Unanimous 10 :15 P. M. A True Record, Attest: JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk. ANNUAL REPORTS 45 SPECIAL MEETING OF TOWN MEETING MEMBERS OF PRECINCT 3 Special meeting held March 26, 1934 by Town Meeting Members of Precinct Three, Estabrook Hall. Meeting called to order by Town Clerk, James J. Car- roll at 7:43 P. M. with thirty-one members present. The Town Clerk explained the purpose of the Meeting, because of the appointment of Randall B. Houghton as Chairman of the School Committee it made it necessary to fill his vacancy as Town Meeting Member, term expiring 1936. It was unanimous that nominations for Chairman and Clerk for the meeting be made from the floor. Everett S. Emery was nominated and seconded as Chairman for the meeting. Voted unanimous. Robert C. Merriam was nom- inated and seconded as Clerk. Voted unanimous. Nominations to fill the vacancy were made from the floor as follows: George C. McKay Walter E. Sands William R. Rosenberger The three above nominations were seconded. The following tellers who also served as counters were appointed : Alfred A. Adler Richard E. Rowse Leland H. Emery 46 TOWN OF LEXINGTON The above tellers passed out ballots making known the following count as ballots cast: George C. McKay 14 Walter E. Sands 10 William R. Rosenberger _._..,,........,..,...._ ._....... 7 31 George C. McKay was declared elected. A True Record, Attest: JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk. Lexington, Mass., March 26, 1934. Being duly nominated and elected I hereby accept said election as a Town Meeting Member of Precinct 3 Term expiring 1936. GEORGE C. MCKAY. ANNUAL REPORTS 47 SECOND ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING OF THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING HELD MARCH 26, 1934 The Meeting was called to order by the Moderator Robert H. Holt at 8:08 P. M. There were 155 Town Meeting members present. Under Article 2 Senator Joseph R. Cotton offers report of Committee on Revision of the By -Laws, reading of same being waived and signed by John A. Lyons Francis E. Burke Joseph R. Cotton Robert H. Holt Senator Cotton moves report be received and placed on file. Unanimous 8:10 P. M. Under Article 2 Mr. Howard S. 0. Nichols reads the reports of the Franklin School Building Committee and the Adams School Building Committee as follows: To the Town of Lexington: The Franklin School Building Committee has carried out the instructions given them at the Town Meeting on June 9, 1930 and in accordance with their report accepted by the Town of that date. The Committee, therefore, sub- mits the following Financial Report. FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF FRANKLIN SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE APPROPRIATIONS: March 18 ,1929 ......... ......,. $3,000.00 June 9, 1930 ..... ........_ — 132,000.00 1135,000.00 48 TOWN OF LEXINGTON STATEMENT OF COST General Contract ..... .... _ .. _.._ Architects' Fees ..... .....,.... School Furniture & Furnishings .— Sprinkler System _..._.._........_.._..._..__ Grading & Driveways .....__.._..__ Land Fence..,............. ....................._ Storm Windows and Screens ....._.._... Blueprints_._....._.._.._.......__......_.........,_..._... Borings _.................._......__ Painting......_..._....__..........._........__.._......._.. Connecting Fire Alarm System Boiler Grates . Miscellaneous ..._.._..... ...._...... .__...... ._..._ $108,873.42 6,750.73 6,043.09 2,927.70 1,540.00 6,000.00 742.00 528.06 397.31 158.00 205.87 176.00 300.17 73.00 10.15 TOTAL EXPENDITURE ... $134,725.50 UNEXPENDED BALANCE .,274.50 Signed: $135,000.00 $135,000.00 James Stuart Smith Minnie A. Glynn Howard S. G. Nichols Howard E. Custance Clyde E. Steeves W. H. Ballard Clara W. Barbour December 31, 1933. ANNUAL REPORTS 49 To the Town of Lexington : The Adams School Building Committee has carried out the instructions given them at the Annual Town Meeting on March 16, 1931 and in accordance with their report accept- ed by the Town of that date. The Committee, therefore, submits the following Financial Report: FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF ADAMS SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE APPROPRIATIONS: December 2, 1930 March 16, 1931 $2,500,00 85,000.00 $87,500.00 STATEMENT OF COST General Contract Architects' Fees _ School Furniture & Furnishings ..._ SprinklerSystem ......... _.,»....».».....,,..._ Repairs on Original Building in addition to General Contract Grading and Driveways ........... ........ Blueprints ._....»...... ................ .....» ...,... Boringsm.........».»........» Miscellaneous .»........._ _. _.._._.__.. $73,566.40 4,609.46 4,128.55 2,806.52 1,080.32 1,048.48 32.34 99.65 48.31 TOTAL EXPENDITURE $87,420.03 UNEXPENDED BALANCE .__ 79.97 Signed: $87,500.00 James Stuart Smith Minnie A. Glynn Howard S. 0. Nichols Howard E. Custance Clyde E. Steeves W. H. Ballard Clara W. Barbour December 31, 1933. 50 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Mr. Nichols moves reports be accepted and Committee be discharged. Unanimous 8:13 P. M. Under Article 2 Selectman Mr. Trask offers the fol- lowing: Voted: That a committee of three, of whom the Moderator shall be a member, be appointed to have charge of the Cary Lectures for the next lecture season. Unani- mous 8:14 P. M. Under Article 2 Selectman Mr. Trask offers the follow- ing: Voted: That a Committee of seven be appointed by the Moderator consisting of the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, the Chairman of the School Committee, the Chairman of the Appropriation Committee and one Town Meeting Member from each precinct for the purpose of making recommendations to the Town Meeting concerning the restoration of the salary cut which became effective July 1st, 1933, report to be made at some special Town Meeting during the current year. Unanimous 8:16 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 20 of- fering the following:` Voted that the Selectmen be author- ized to install water mains, not less than six inches in diam- eter, in Hill Street from the Lexington Golf Club to Sargent Street a distance of approximately 1600 feet, and in such other streets as the Selectmen shall designate in accordance with authority contained in the By -Laws of the Town, and for the purpose of said construction and installation of water mains the sum of $4320 be transferred from the Water Department Available Surplus Account to the Water Construction Account and the sum of $3500 be appropriated and assessed. Unanimous 8:19 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 17 offer- ing the following: Voted that the Selectmen be authorized to replace the bridge over Vine Brook in Sherman Street with a culvert, and for the purpose of said construction the sum of $500 be and hereby is appropriated and assessed. Unanimous 8:20 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 21. Voted that this article be indefinitely postponed. Unani- mous 8 :21 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 22 offer- ing the following which was presented and voted in four ANNUAL REPORTS 51 parts: Voted that the Selectmen be authorized to install a sewer in Bow Street, from the Trunk Line Sewer to Theresa Avenue a distance of approximately 476 feet, subject to the assessment of betterments; first part, unanimous 8:23 P. M. Voted that the Selectmen be authorized to install a sewer in Cliffe Avenue from Bow Street a distance of ap- proximately 440 feet northerly; subject to the assessment of betterments ; second part, unanimous 8 :24 P. M. Voted that the Selectmen be authorized to install a sewer in Theresa Avenue from Bow Street a distance of ap- proximately 250 feet westerly, subject to the assessment of betterments, and to take by eminent domain the necessary easement therefore; third part, unanimous 8:25 P. M. and for the purpose of said construction and installa- tion of sewer main the sum of $4,000 be transferred from the Sewer Assessment Fund to the Sewer Construction Ac- count; fourth part, unanimous 8:26 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 23 offer- ing the following : Voted that the town authorize the treas- urer with the approval of the Selectmen to extend as much as is necessary of the revenue loans of 1934 for a period not to exceed six months beyond the maximum term provided by law for an original revenue loan under authority of and in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3 of the Acts of 1933. Unanimous 8:27 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 24 offer- ing the following: Voted that the town treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to refund any or all of the revenue notes issued in anticipa- tion of the revenue of the year 1934, in accordance with the provisions of Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws; any debt so incurred to be paid from the revenue of the year 1934. Discussion by Messrs. Rucker, Rowse, Greeley and Cut- ter. Amendment offered by Mr. Rucker—same not pre- sented in writing. Amendment declared lost at 8 :40 P. M. Original motion as presented carried unanimous 8 :41 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 26 of- fering the following: Voted that the sum of $1356.68 be 52 TOWN OF LEXINGTON appropriated and assessed to reimburse the Water Depart- ment for materials, equipment and labor furnished to the Highway Department during the years 1929 to 1933 in- clusive. Questions by George H. Fuller. Result of rising vote as follows: In favor 21 32 25 78 Carried 8:47 P. M. Tellers Clark Nary Lindsay Opposed 8 33 3 44 Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 27 offer- ing the following: Voted that the sum of $159.60 be appro- priated and assessed to provide for the payment of a bill to Walter G. Black for repairs to the Public Works De- partment Building, and further voted that said sum be paid to the Water Department in settlement of certain indebted- ness of said Walter G. Black. Unanimous 8:50 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 28 offer- ing the following : Voted that the following amounts be appropriated and assessed for the unpaid bills for the year 1933 of the following accounts : Assessors' Department Fire Department Health Department Highway Department .,.... Parks & Playgrounds .................... ............... _...,..,..... ._..,,.,,.......... Police Department ._..........._ ...................... ..,,,,.................... Planning Board ...._..._._.............._.._......... Public Welfare Department ._... Public Works Building—Operation _.._ School Department Selectmen's Department Snow Removal ...... Soldiers' Relief ............._...__ ..._...... Town Offices & Cary Memorial Building $8.50 827.29 78.00 120.99 79.29 18.90 132.85 2,100.00 8.38 280.48 12.35 57.60 101.14 143.93 $3,969.70 ANNUAL REPORTS 53 Unanimous 8:55 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 29 offer- ing the following: Voted that the sum of $2,500 be appro- priated and assessed for the installation of ten new fire alarm boxes and the replacement of ten fire alarm boxes with boxes of the latest type. Unanimous 9.01 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 30 of- fering the following: Voted that the sum of $4000 be ap- propriated and assessed for repairs to the trunk line sewer installed in 1915. Unanimous 9 :02 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 31 offer- ing the following: Voted that the Town accept the lay out as a town way of BIake Road, from Simonds Road to Eaton Road, a distance of approximately 210 feet, all as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act, and as shown on plan on file in the Town Clerk's Office dated February 19, 1934, and to take by eminent domain the necessary ease- ment therefor, and for the purpose of constructing said street the sum of $00 be appropriated and assessed. Reading of order waived. Mr. Cutter offers amendment. Amendment offered by Mr. Cutter withdrawn. Original motion as presented carried unanimous 9:13 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 32 offer- ing the following: Voted that the Town accept the lay out as a town way of Eaton Road from Bertwell Road to Blake Road a distance of approximately 792 feet, all as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act, and as shown on plan on file in the Town Clerk's Office dated February 19, 1934, and to take by eminent domain the necessary ease- ment therefor, and for the purpose of constructing said street the sum of $4200 be appropriated and assessed. Reading of order was waived. Motion as presented carried unanimous 9 :14 P. M. 54 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 33 of- fering the following: Voted that the Town accept the lay out as a town way of Gleason Road, from Simonds Road to Williams Road, a distance of approximately 658 feet, all as laid out by the Selectmen, under the Betterment Act, and shown upon a certain plan on file in the Town Clerk's Office, dated February 19, 1934 and to take by eminent domain the necessary easement therefor, and for the purpose of constructing said street, the sum of $3,425.00 be appro- priated and assessed. Reading of order was waived. Motion as presented carried unanimous 9 :15 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 34 of- fering the following: Voted that the Town accept the lay out as a town way of Valley Road, from Bedford Street a distance of approximately 1050 feet, all as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act, and as shown on plan on file in the Town Clerk's Office, dated February 12, 1934, and to take by eminent domain the necessary easement therefor, and for the purpose of constructing said street the sum of $1000.00 be appropriated and assessed. Reading of order was waived. Motion as presented carried unanimous 9 :20 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 35 offer- ing the following: Voted that the Town accept the lay out as a town way of Fletcher Avenue, from Woburn Street a distance of approximately 1500 feet, all as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act and as shown on plan on file in the Town Clerk's Office, dated February 12, 1934, and to take by eminent domain the necessary easement therefor, and for the purpose of constructing said street the sum of $4,000.00 be appropriated and assessed. Reading of the order was waived. Motion as presented was carried unanimous 9:22 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 37 offer- ing the following: Voted that the following described par- cels of land, acquired by the Town by tax title, be added to the North Lexington Playground : ANNUAL REPORTS 55 Land formerly of Joseph Whitlock, Being lot number 3, in Block numbered 70, fronting on Willow Street, on a plan of lots of Mark C. Meagher, surveyed by E. A. W. Hammett, C. E., and recorded in the Southern District of Middlesex County, Registry of Deeds, Book 77, Page 24, and dated 1892. Land formerly of Thomas W. Joy, Being lots num- bered 4 and 5, in clock numbered 70, fronting on Willow Street, on a plan of lots of Mark C. Meagher, surveyed by E. A. W. Hammett, C. E., and recorded in the southern dis- trict of Middlesex County, Registry of Deeds, Book 77, and dated 1892. Land formerly of Ellen Keating, Being lots numbered 6, 7 and 8 in block numbered 70, fronting on Willow Street, on a plan of lots of Mark C. Meagher, surveyed by E. A. W. Hammett, C. E., and recorded in the southern district of Middlesex County, Registry of Deeds, Book 77, and dated 1892. Tax Title recorded April 1, 1915. Book 3957, Page 426. Questions by Mr. Ryder. Motion as presented carried unanimous 9:27 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 38. Mr. Duffy reads vote as follows: Voted : That the Town Zoning By -Law and map be amended by adopting the following amendents thereto:— (a) By substituting for Section 3, C. 1 Districts, Article 17, the following:— "17. Upon the northerly side of Massachusetts Ave- nue beginning at Vine Brook and extending westerly to the Easterly line of Meriam Street, throughout its length ex- tending northerly to the Railroad property." (b) By substituting for Section 3, C. 1 Districts, Article 18, the following :— "18. Upon the Southerly side of Massachusetts Ave- nue beginning at the westerly line of Wallis Court and ex- tending westerly to a point opposite the easterly line of 56 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Meriam Street, and of a depth of 100 feet from the south- erly line of Massachusetts Avenue, throughout," Mr. Duffy reads the following report : The Planning Board as required by Section 17 of the Zoning Law held a public hearing on November 17, 1933, for the consideration of the above amendments which were proposed by the Board. The Board has for a long time felt that as a measure of protection to the Town property as well as the property of other owners in the general vicinity, steps should be taken so that no further business should be permitted on the southerly side of Massachusetts Avenue from Wallis Court to Winthrop Road, also on the northerly side of Massachu- setts Avenue from Vine Brook to the junction of Fletcher Avenue and Woburn Street. The Board recognizes in recommending this change that careful consideration should be given as to whether the areas already zoned for business in the center of the Town will be sufficient for the future needs of the Town in the event that the Town votes to make the changes which we recommend. We have accordingly made careful studies of the actual amount of space in the center of the Town in which business is now permitted, the areas already utilized, as well as the area involved in the change which we pro- pose and we believe that should this change be made, suffi- cient space will remain to provide adequate accommodations for all business requires by the Town for many years. In this connection consideration must also be given to the very substantial areas on Woburn Street near Massachusetts Avenue and on Bedford Street, already zoned for business, both of which areas are in the general vicinity of the busi- ness area in the center of the Town and at present actually utilized for business only to a very limited degree. The Board appreciates that another important aspect of a change of this character is the feeling of the property owners affected by the change. Dr. Barnes, owner of the large area adjacent to the Cary Memorial Building, appeared before the Board and favored the change. He also advised us that he had refused the offer of the sale of a portion of this land on which it was intended to erect one story stores because of this belief that ANNUAL REPORTS 57 there appeared no need for business at that point and fur- thermore that the introduction of business would only in- jure the town's property as well as his own and other prop- erty owners in the general vicinity. We are also advised by the Standing Committee of the Baptist Church that it favors the change because of the changes that have taken place on the avenue, particularly in view of the location of the town buildings. The Selectmen, in a letter to the Board, stated that the entire board is very much in favor of the change provided it can be accomplished without expense to the Town. Like- wise Mr. Thivierge, owner of a parcel on the southerly side of the avenue is in favor if other owners are willing to con- sent to the change. Mr. Daniel J. O'Connell, owner of properties on the southerly side of the avenue, although having on at least two occasions, once before the Planning Board and again at a Town Meeting, recorded himself in favor of changing these areas from business to residence, yet at the hearing of the Board on this matter requested through his repre- sentative that he be recorded as opposed. No reasons were given the Board in explanation of Mr. O'Connell's change of position. Mrs. Leary, owner of a parcel at the junction of Flet- cher Avenue and Woburn Street, is opposed to the change. Also opposed are Anstiss Hunt et al, owners of a parcel at the junction of Wallis Court and Massachusetts Avenue. These latter owners state that their property has been taxed in excess of its value as a residence and they have paid these taxes in contemplation of later using the property for busi- ness purposes. Whether or not an over -assessment exists, the Planning Board feels that this should not prejudice the proposed change in zoning inasmuch as property owners who feel that they have been over -taxed have recourse through application for abatement. It is the opinion of the Town Counsel that in view of the fact that zoning districts are established under the po- lice power and not under the power of eminent domain the right to damages would not accrue from a change of such character as the Board now proposes. It therefore seems to the Board in view of all the con - 58 TOWN 01' LEXINGTON siderations that this change ought to be made. Such action will protect valuable Town property from the intrusion of business; will protect and stabilize the value of all the prop- erty affected by the change and will enhance the value of property in remaining business areas, areas, which are ample for the business needs of the Town for many years to come. The Planning Board therefore recommends that these amendments be adopted by the Town. THE PLANNING BOARD J. HENRY DUF F'Y ROLAND B. GREELEY C. EDWARD GLYNN EDWARD W. KIMBALL SHELDON A. ROBINSON Lexington, Mass., March 23, 1934. Moderator suggests motion should be acted upon as separate votes. Therefore, the first stiction or northerly side of Massachusetts Ave. area between Vine Brook and Meriam Street was put to a rising vote, with the following results: In favor 21 48 24 98 Carried 9 :40 P. M. Tellers Clarke Nary Lindsay Opposed 5 15 3 23 Discussion by following: Messrs. Cutter, McIntosh, Glynn, Wrightington, and Hill. Rising vote for item B the southerly side of Massachusetts Avenue, as follows : In favor 12 19 17 48 Tellers Clarke Nary Lindsay Opposed 14 60 10 84 ANNUAL REPORTS 59 Declared lost 9:55 P. M. For items C, D, & E Mr. Duffy moves for indefinite postponement. Carried unanimous 9:56 P. M. Under item (f) Mr. Duffy reads the following: Voted :—That the Zoning 13y -Law be amended by sub- stituting for Section 10 the foIIowing:— "Section 10. Non -Conforming Uses. Any use or building, non -conforming on May 2, 1924, at the time of adoption of the original Lexington By -Law, may be continued for the same purpose or for purposes not substantially different ; any such building may be repaired or structurally altered but shall not be rebuilt if destroyed to the extent of 90% of its insurable value ; no such use or building shall be extended or enlarged nor, if discontinued for a substantial period of time, shall such use be resumed except subject to the provisions of Section 9." Mr. Duffy reads the following report: The Planning Board as required by Section 17 of the Zoning Law held a public hearing on March 1, 1934, for the consideration of the above amendment which the Board proposes. Aside from a more orderly arrangement of wording there are but two changes in this proposed Section. First, under the present section a non -conforming use of buildings only has been provided for. The proposed sec- tion includes use irrespective of buildings under the same conditions. Second, under the present section there is no mention of time during which a discontinuance of non -conforming use voids a further continuance. It might be inferred that cessation immediately prohibits the renewal of former uses. The proposed section specifies a "substantial period of time" may elapse. It is obviously unfair to establish a fixed period to apply in each and every case. The Board feels that this change is for the best inter - 60 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ests of the individual as well as the town as a whole and recommends that the amendments be adopted. The Planning Board, J. HENRY DUFFY, ROLAND B. GREELEY, SHELDON A. ROBINSON, EDWARD W. KIMBALL, C. EDWARD GLYNN. March 26, 1934. Mr. Chamberlain offers an amendment. Same ruled by Moderator as not being in order. Discussion by Messrs. O'Connell, McIntosh, Wrightington, and Ryder. Mr. O'Connell moves for indefinite postponement. Carried unanimous -10:05 P. M. Under item (g) Mr. Duffy offers the following : Voted: That the Zoning By -Law be amended by sub- stituting for Section 16, the following: "Section 16. There shall be a Board of Appeals of five members who shall be appointed by the Selectmen for terms of five years each, the term of one appointee to expire each year. The terms of the members of the Board first appointed after the adoption of this by-law shall expire in such order as the Selectmen shall desig- nate. The Selectmen shall also appoint annually two as- sociate members of the Board of Appeals one or both of whom may be designated by the Selectmen from time to time to take the place of a regular member or members of the Board of Appeals as to cases arising under this by-law in case of vacancy, inability to act or interest." Mr. Duffy reads the following report: The Planning Board as required by Section 17 of the Zoning Law held a public hearing on March 1, 1934, for the consideration of the above amendment which the Board pro- poses. This amendment is made necessary by Chapter 269 of the General Laws amending Chapter 40 which includes Sec- tion 30, referring to Boards of Appeal. Under the new ANNUAL REPORTS 61 Act the organization functions and methods of procedure for that board are set forth more clearly than in the pre- vious law. The Planning Board realizes that the methods to be followed in taking Appeal are more clearly set forth in the present Section 16, but is advised that the Attorney Gen- eral is opposed to an amendment which includes provisions that are specifically set forth in the General Laws. It is therefore proposed, when issuing future editions of the Zoning By -Laws, to include as a footnote or appendix a copy of the revised Section 30 of Chapter 40 of the General Laws, or as much thereof as is pertinent, together with such rules of the Board of Appeals as are necessary for the direction of those who desire to take advantage of them. The Planning Board feels that, with these additions, the matters covered by Section 16 of the Zoning By -Law will be more explanatory than they are now, and recom- mends that the Town adopt this amendment. The Planning Board, J. HENRY DUFFY, ROLAND B. GREELEY, SHELDON A. ROBINSON, C. EDWARD GLYNN, EDWARD W. KIMBALL. Explanations by Mr. Wrighington Rising vote as follows: In favor 29 74 30 133 Tellers Clarke Nary Lindsay Declared unanimous 10:12 P. M. Opposed 0 0 0 0 Mr. Duffy asks for reconsideration of item (a) of Ar- ticle 38 at 10:13 P. M. Moderator asks for the time said item was passed. Re- corded by Town Clerk as 9:40 P. M. whereby Moderator declares reconsideration not in order for the reason thirty minutes having elapsed. 62 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Mr. Duffy under Article 38 presents item (h) and of- fers the following: (h) By substituting for Section 17 the following: "Section 17. Amendments. Amendments to this By -Law be proposed by the Planning Board, by vote of the Town Meeting, or by a petition signed by owners of 50 per cent in valuation of the property designated by the Planning Board as affected by the proposed amend- ment ; except that no proposed amendment which has been acted upon by vote of the Town Meeting shall be proposed again by petition in substantially the same form within one year of such action. The Planning Board shall hold a public hearing for consideration of each amendment so proposed, notice of which shall be pub- lished in a newspaper published in the Town and mailed to such interested parties as the Board shall designate, fourteen days at least before the date fixed for such hear- ing. No amendment shall be voted upon by the Town until after the Planning Board has submitted a final re- port thereon with recommendations to the Town Meet- ing!' Mr. Duffy reads the following report: The Planning Board under Section 17 of the Zoning By -Law held a public hearing on March 1, 1934, on this proposed amendment which is intiated by the Planning Board. The proposed amendment, a new Section 17, having to do with methods of amending the Zoning By -Law, includes all the provisions of the old section; An amendment may be initiated by the Town Meeting; by petition of a group of citizens; or by the Planning Board itself. The Board there- upon holds a public hearing, and submits its report and recommendations to the Town Meeting. In addition, the new section Iimits the frequency with which a petition on any one amendment may be presented, specifying that after the Town Meeting has once taken ac- tion upon it, the same petition may not be again presented for action within a year from that time. So long as circumstances with respect to any proposal remain unchanged, after a thorough study has been made ANNUAL REPORTS 68 by the Board and the Town has rendered its decision, it does not seem reasonable that the same matter should be repeatedly presented. On the other hand, should any es- sential conditions change meantime, and the Planning Board be persuaded that the best interests of the Town warrant a reconsideration, the Board may, upon its own initiative, hold a hearing and make its recommendations accordingly. In the opinion of the Board, this added provision does not unreasonably restrict the right of any citizen in his effort to obtain a change in the Law. Moreover, any amendment to a Town By-law is of sufficient importance to come before the annual Town Meeting when a fully repre- sentative body of voters is present and it is the thought that in practice this will be the usual result although not actually a requirement of the new Section. It is also felt that in its new form, this section ex- presses its provisions more directly than does the old, thus being in line with the endeavor to improve the Zoning By- law as a working instrument as well as to fit it to changing conditions. The Planning Board therefore recommends its adop- tion of this amendment. J. HENRY DIJFFY, ROLAND B. GREELEY, SHELDON A. ROBINSON, EDWARD W. KIMBALL. C. EDWARD GLYNN, March 26, 1934. Discussion by Messrs. Fuller, Wrightington, O'Connell, Ryder, McIntosh, and Burke. Mr. Hollis Webster moves for indefinite postponement. Unanimous -10:32 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves meeting dissolve. Unani- mous -10:33 P. M. A True Copy. Attest: JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk. 64 TOWN OF LEXINGTON TOWN WARRANT THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, ss. To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth you are hereby re- quired to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town who are qualified to vote in Primaries to meet in Emerson Hall, Precinct One; Cary Memorial Hall, Precinct Two, Three and Four on TUESDAY, THE TWENTY-FOURTH DAY OF APRIL, 1934. at four o'clock P. M., for the following purposes: To bring in their votes to the Primary Officers for the Election of Candidates of Political Parties for the follow- ing offices : District Member of State Committee (for each po- litical party for the Seventh Middlesex Senatorial Dis- trict). Members of the Democratic Town Committee. Members of the Republican Town Committee. Delegates to State Convention of the Democratic Party. Delegates to State Convention of the Republican Party. All the above candidates are to be voted for upon one ballot. ANNUAL REPORTS 65 The polls will be open from four o'clock P. M. to eight o'clock P. M. And you are directed to serve this warrant by post- ing attested copies thereof seven days at least before the time of said meeting as directed by vote of the town. Hereof fail not and make return of this Warrant with your doings thereon at the time and place of said meeting. Given under our hands this tenth day of April, A. D., 1934. ROBERT P. TRASK, JOHN E. GILCREAST, CHARLES E. FERGUSON, DANIEL J. O'CONNELL, JOHN A. LYONS, Selectmen. of Lexington. April 16, 1934. To the Town Clerk, I have notified the inhabitants of Lexington by posting printed copies of the foregoing Warrant in the Post Office, PRECINCT TWO in the vestibule of the Town Office Building and six other Warden public places in the Town, and by mailing a printed copy Irving B. Pierce of the same to every registered voter in the Town 8 days Elizabeth Nourse Deputy Warden before the time of said meeting. Victor Harmon...,_................_................,,.,..._._...._._...._ Inspector Randall Richards Inspector PATRICK J. MAGIIIRE, George V. Morse.._........................................_...._....._.............Deputy Inspector Madeline J. Corbett Deputy Inspector Constable of Lexington. John FL Dacey....._...._...._.._............._...............,,_........._..._ Clerk Frederick Connor .........._..__........__._....... Deputy Clerk 66 TOWN OF LEXINGTON PRE-PRIMARY STATE ELECTION APRIL 24, 1934 The following election officers had been appointed by the Selectmen and were assigned to duty at the Town Pre- cincts as follows: PRECINCT ONE Charles J. Dailey Warden Mary A. Rowland Deputy Warden Nellie E. Harrington .....,,,Inspector George E. Foster Inspector Alfred Hayward _ ..................,Deputy Inspector Donald Cameron _ ............................._........._ Deputy Inspector Roland E. Garmon Clerk Arthur W. Hughes Deputy Clerk PRECINCT THREE Frederick H. Tullar Warden Harvey F. Winlock Deputy Warden James M. Ahearn Inspector Charles E. Moloy, Jr. Inspector Emma Hovey Deputy Inspector John Sweeney Deputy Inspector James L. McKenzie Clerk Samuel W. Wellington Deputy Clerk ANNUAL REPORTS 67 PRECINCT FOUR Howard E. Custance Warden Harry F. Howard Deputy Warden Harry Frost Inspector Katherine Kiernan Inspector Irene Robinson ....._....... _ ........................ -.............. ..».,,.,.._.... Deputy Inspector Deputy Inspector FrankMaguire ..-._ ...... ....... ________ ..... _...._...._......................... _...... ...._....... ....Clerk Margaret T. Kennedy..............»...._....»,.,,...»..................,,»,,..,..,Deputy Clerk The polis were declared open in each Precinct at four o'clock P. M. and remained open until eight o'clock P. M. at which time, after due notice, they were declared closed. The election officers were sworn to the faithful per- formance of their duties. The total number of registered voters in each precinct as follows: Precinct One Precinct Two Precinct Three Precinct Four Total Twelve hundred twenty Eleven hundred forty-seven Twelve hundred thirty-three Eleven hundred fifty-one (1220) (1147) (1233) (1151) Forty seven hundred fifty-one 4751 The ballots were counted by the election officers in each Precinct, the tally sheets and total vote sheets pre- pared by the Town Clerk being used. The ballots cast were counted, enclosed in envelopes, sealed, signed by the election officers, together with the un- used ballots and delivered to the Town Clerk at his office. The Town Clerk and the members of the Board of Reg- istrars canvassed the results as follows: Precinct One Precinct Two Precinct Three Precinct Four Ballots Cast 69 Sixty-nine Ballots Cast 62 Sixty-two Ballots Cast 67 Sixty-seven Ballots Cast 63 Sixty-three Total 261 Two hundred sixty-one 68 TOWN OF LEXINGTON DEMOCRATIC PARTY STATE COMMITTEE Prec. 1 Pree. 2 Prec. 3 Charles P. Fox _..._ 5 2 3 John J. Gilbride 1 3 6 James C. Manning 13 9 9 Blanks17 5 15 DELEGATE TO STATE CONVENTION Francis E. Burke Bartlett J. Harrington Blanks .... Prec. 1 4 31 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 12 19 7 13 0 1 TOWN COMMITTEE Eugene T. Buckley John G. Sexton Bernard O'Donnell John J. Donovan Patrick J. Shanahan Timothy Kinneen Francis E. Burke Bartlett J. Harrington Joseph H. Valliere Alice McCarthy ....._......._..._ Chester R. Savage Mary Spellman James Spellman ._......,., Blanks 160 83 139 Thomas E. Fitzgerald ..,,1 REPUBLICAN PARTY Prec, 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 24 12 26 19 14 17 20 11 19 20 11 18 21 12 18 21 11 25 22 11 27 33 12 22 20 13 18 STATE COMMITTEE Mary F. Daniel John H. Pearson ..... _....... _ Blanks Prec. 1 10 19 4 Prec. 2 10 28 5 Prec. 3 10 19 5 DELEGATES TO STATE CONVENTION Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Walter S. Beatty ........ 30 Robert P. Trask ...... 26 Blanks .._ ....... ..,.,,......__...._..... 10 33 41 12 Prec. 3 32 31 5 Prec. 4 Total 3 13 7 17 12 43 23 60 Prec. 4 Total 40 75 8 54 2 4 Prec. 4 Total 26 88 24 74 30 80 21 70 26 77 22 79 40 100 24 91 27 78 2 2 3 3 1 1 1 1 158 540 1 Prec.4 Total 7 37 7 73 4 18 Prec. 4 Total 16 111 16 114 4 31 ANNUAL REPORTS 69 TOWN COMMITTEE Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total 30 39 32 17 118 29 40 33 16 118 31 39 31 16 117 31 35 32 17 115 31 38 33 16 118 30 37 30 16 113 30 39 32 16 117 28 38 32 17 115 30 39 31 16 116 28 38 32 16 114 28 37 31 16 112 29 38 32 17 116 27 39 31 16 113 27 34 31 17 109 26 37 30 16 109 27 36 31 16 110 27 35 32 16 110 27 37 30 17 111 28 42 34 16 120 27 37 30 16 110 89 106 50 34 279 Dorothy H. Chamberlain James W. Smith Martha C. Spaulding Joseph R. Cotton ....._...— Albert H. Burnham ..,.._ John B. Collins ,... William H. Ballard Jennie M. Partridge .... Charles E. Hadley Evelyn S. Trask ............ Alfred L. Short ....._.... ._-. James G. Robertson ._ Clayton A. Hilliard ..... Edward W. Taylor William R. Rosenberger Dorothy T. Taylor Clara M. Barbour ...........„ Guyetta G. Broderic Albert B. Tenney ..... Arthur W. Hughes Blanks........ _ A true record. Attest: JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk. 70 TOWN OF LEXINGTON TOWN WARRANT COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MIDDLESEX, SS. To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Greeting: 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 affairs, to meet in the Cary Memorial Building, in said Lexington, on MONDAY, THE TWENTY-FIFTH DAY OF JUNE, 1934 at 8:00 P. M., then and there to act on the following articles: Art. 1. To receive the report of any Board of Town Officers or of any Committee of the Town, and to appoint other Committees. Art. 2. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money for the following accounts : Forest Fires; Welfare Department and Printing of Plumbing By -Laws. Art. 3. To see if the Town will authorize the present or any future Board of Selectmen in the name and on be- half of the town to convey to Ernest S. Glawson of Lex- ington, Massachusetts, all the right, title and interest which the Town has by virtue of a tax deed from George W. Sampson, Collector of Taxes for the Town of Lexington, to the Town of Lexington dated October 3, 1899, recorded with the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds in Book 2772, Page 229, and also by a deed from Byron C. Earle, Collector of Taxes for the Town of Lexington, to the Town of Lexington dated May 15, 1928, recorded with said Deeds, in Book 5232, Page 561, and to execute, acknowledge and ANNUAL REPORTS 71 deliver a proper deed, deeds or other documents for that purpose. Art. 4. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the transfer of the following funds: From School Construction (Adams Addition) --- $79.97 to School Construction, High School Addition ; From School Construction (Franklin)—$274.50 to School Construction, High School Addition; From Waltham Street Damages—$109.00 to Excess and Deficiency Account. or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 5. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to furnish a new Town Seal bearing thereon a replica of the Lexington Minute -Man Statue, and appropri- ate money for the expense of furnishing such seal and re- productions of same. Art. 6. To see if the Town will vote to ratify and con- firm the action of the Board of Selectmen, acting as a Board of Health, in constructing a sewer in Woburn Street, from the main outlet a distance of approximately 180 feet northeasterly, and appropriate funds for said construction, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 7. To see if the Town will vote to place in the control of the Board of Selectmen, acting as a Board of Park Commissioners, the following described parcel of land, now a part of the highway, the same to be known as "Som- erset Road Park". An elongated parcel of land located entirely within the boundaries of Somerset Road beginning at a point about opposite Franklin Road and extending northeasterly toward Hayes Avenue approximately 250 feet and having a width of about 35 feet. Art. S. To see if the Town will vote to rescind the vote passed at a Town Meeting, February 10, 1915, which reads as follows : "Voted that the Board of Water and Sewer Commis- sioners is hereby requested, in case the town shall have 72 TOWN OF LEXINGTON a sewerage system, to establish, agreeably to the provi- sions of Revised Laws, Chapter 49, Section 6, just and equitable charges for the use of the common sewers by persons who enter their particular sewers therein, such annual rental to be in addition to the betterment assess- ment of fifty cents a running front foot upon their abut- ting lands; and that until otherwise voted by the town, the Commissioners are requested to make the rental ap- proximately 25% of the yearly water rates of such per- sons after making a deduction therefrom representing the water used through lawn or garden hose, but with pro- vision for a minimum yearly charge of three dollars." or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 9. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way or accept the layout of as a town way, Gleason Road, from Simonds Road to Fuller Road, a distance of approximately 617 feet, as laid out by the Selectmen, under the Betterment Act, and shown upon a certain plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated May 29, 1934, and to take by eminent domain the necessary easements there- fore, and appropriate money for the construction of said street, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 10. To see if the Town will vote to grant the use of the auditorium in the Cary Memorial Building without charge six evenings in each year to Camp 3007, Veterans of Foreign Wars of Lexington. Art. 11. To see if the Town will vote upon petition of Daniel J. O'Connell to amend the Lexington Zoning By - Law and map by changing from an R. 1. District to a C. 1. District the following described parcel of land : A triangular parcel of land bounded on the north- west by Fletcher Avenue distant 153.90 feet, on the south- west by Woburn Street distant 320.22 feet, and on the northeast by the Boston and Lowell Railroad Corpora- tion right of way distant 317.40 feet, containing about 27,994 square feet. Art. 12. To see if the Town will amend the Zoning By - Law and Map by adopting either of the following amend- ments thereto: (a) By substituting for Section 3, C. 1 Districts, Ar- ticle 18, the following: ANNUAL REPORTS 73 "18. Upon the southerly side of Massachusetts Ave- nue beginning at the westerly line of Wallis Court and extending westerly to a point opposite the easterly line of Meriam Street, and of a depth of 100 feet from the southerly line of Massachusetts Avenue, throughout." (b) By substituting for Section 3, C. 1. Districts, Ar- ticle 17, the following: "17. Beginning at the junction of FIetcher Avenue and Woburn Street, and extending southwesterly to and westerly along the northerly line of Massachusetts Ave- nue to the easterly line of Meriam Street and throughout its entire length extending northerly to the Railroad property." Art. 13. To see if the town will vote to install an electric light in Belfry Terrace. Art. 14. To see if the Town will adopt as General By - Laws of the Town the by-laws proposed in the report of the Committee on Revision of the By -Laws presented to the Town Meeting held March 26, 1934, and on file in the office of the Town Clerk, a printed copy of which accompanies this Warrant, which is by this reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof, with any amendments which may be proposed at the meeting, or do anything in relating thereto. Art. 15. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the 6 • Selectmen to install sewers in the following unaccepted streets subject to the assessment of betterments, and to take by eminent domain the necessary easements therefore: Taft Avenue, from Massachusetts Avenue to Daniels Street, approximately 890 feet; Cherry Street, from Taft Avenue in a northerly di- rection approximately 180 feet; Cary Street, from Taft Avenue in a northerly direc- tion approximately 270 feet; Tarbell Avenue, from Taft Avenue a distance of ap- proximately 100 feet; - 74 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Taft Avenue, from Charles Street a distance of ap- proximately 100 feet; and provide funds for said installation by direct appropria- tion or by transfer from other funds Art. 16. To see if the Town will vote to install water mains in the following unaccepted streets, subject to the as- sessment of betterments. and to take by eminent domain the necessary easements therefore: Taft Avenue, from Massachusetts Avenue to Daniels Street, approximately 890 feet ; Cherry Street, from Taft Avenue in a northerly di- rection approximately 180 feet; Gary Street, from Taft Avenue in a northerly direc- tion approximately 270 feet; and provide funds for said installation by direct appropria- tion or by issue of bonds or notes therefore, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 17. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the installation of ten inch water mains at their intersection with the new Concord -Cambridge State Highway in the fol- lowing streets : Watertown, Blossom and Spring Streets; also to authorize the installation of water mains, not less than six inches in diameter, in such other streets as the Selectmen may deem necessary, and provide funds for said construction by direct appropriation or by issue of bonds or notes therefore, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 18. To see if the Town will vote to transfer funds from the Trunk Line Sewer Repair Account to the Sewer Construction Account. And you are directed to serve this Warrant seven days at least before the time of said meeting -as provided in the By -Laws of the Town. Hereof, fail not, and make due return on this Warrant, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. ANNUAL REPORTS 75 Given under our hands, at Lexington, this twelfth day of June, A. D., 1934. ROBERT P. TRASK, JOHN E. GILCREAST, CHARLES E. FERGUSON, DANIEL J. O'CONNELL, JOHN A. LYONS, Selectmen of Lexington. June 18, 1934. To the Town Clerk, I have notified the inhabitants of Lexington by .posting printed copies of the foregoing Warrant in the Post Office, in the vestibule of the Town Office Building and six other public places in the Town, and by mailing a printed copy of the same to every registered voter in the Town seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest: PATRICK J. MAGUIRE, Constable of Lexington. 76 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SPECIAL TOWN MEETING HELD JUNE 25, 1934 Meeting called to order at 8 :15 P. M. by the Moderator, Robert H. Holt. One hundred forty-nine Town Meeting Members being present. Town Clerk James J. Carroll read the warrant until further reading was waived by motion of Selectman Charles E. Ferguson. Unanimous. The Town Clerk read the Constable's return of the Warrant. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 1. Mr. Houghton offering the following motion: Voted : that a Committee of nine on Increased High School Accommodations, be created to consist of the School Committee and six other citizens to be ap- pointed by the Moderator. This Committee shall study the need of future accommodations for the Junior and Senior High Schools and report their findings at some future town meeting. Explanations by Mr. Houghton. Motion carried unani- mous -8:18 P. M. Mr. A. E. Rowse, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee states approval of articles would be made as the articles were presented. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 2 offer- ing the following motion: Voted: that the following sums be appropriated and assessed for the following accounts : Forest Fires Welfare Department Printing of Plumbing Laws $350.00 12,000.00 85.43 J ANNUAL REPORTS 77 Forest Fires $350.00 approved by the Appropriation Committee. Carried unanimously -8:19 P. M. Welfare Dept., $12,000.00. Explanations by Mr. Trask. Mr. Rowse of Appropriation Committee offers an amendment as follows: The amount to be appropriated and assessed be $20,000 in place of $12,000. Amendment seconded. Vote on amendment declared lost -8:35 P. M. Original motion as presented for $12,000 carried unan- imous -8:36 P. M. Printing of Plumbing Laws $85.43. Carried unani- mous -8:37 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 3 offer- ing the following : Voted: that the present or any future Board of Selectmen be and is hereby authorized in the name and behalf of the Town to convey to Ernest S. Glawson of Lexington, Massachusetts, all the right, title and interest which the Town has by virtue of a tax deed from George W. Sampson, Collector of Taxes for the Town of Lexing- inton, to the Town of Lexington, dated October 3, 1899, re- corded with the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds in Book 2772, Page 229, and also by a deed from Byron C. Earle, Collector of Taxes for the Town of Lexington, to the Town of Lexington, dated May 15, 1928, recorded with said Deeds in Book 5232, Page 561, and to execute, acknowledge and deliver a proper deed, deeds or other documents for that purpose. Carried unanimous -8:38 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 4 offer- ing the following: Voted : that the transfer of the fol- lowing funds be authorized: From School Construction (Adams Addition)—$79.97 to School Construction, High School Addition. Unanimous 8:39 P. M. From School Construction (Franklin) — $274.50 to School Construction, IIigh School Addition. Unanimous - 8:39 P. M. 78 TOWN OF LEXINGTON From Waltham Street Damages—$109.00 to Excess and Deficiency Account. Carried unanimous -8:40 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 5 offer- ing the following: Voted: that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to furnish a new town seal bearing thereon a replica of the Lexington Minute -Man Statue, the same to become the official seal of the Town when adopted by the Selectmen, and for the purpose of furnishing said seal the sum of $30.00 be appropriated and assessed. Carried unan- imous -8:42 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 6 offer- ing the following: Voted: that the action of the Board of Selectmen, acting as a Board of Health, in constructing a sewer in Woburn Street, from the main outlet a distance of approximately 180 feet northeasterly, be approved; and further voted that the sum of $700 be appropriated and as- sessed -for said construction. Carried unanimous — 8 :43 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 7 offer- ing the following : Voted : that the following described parcel of land, now a part of the highway, be placed in the control of the Board of Selectmen, acting as a Board of Park Commissioners: "Somerset Road Park": An elongated parcel of land located entirely within the boundaries of Somerset Road beginning at a point about opposite Franklin Road and extending northeasterly towards Hayes Avenue approximately 250 feet and hav- ing a width of about 35 feet." Unanimous -8:46 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 8 of- fering the following: Voted: that the following vote passed at a Town Meeting, February 10, 1915, be and hereby is rescinded: "Voted that the Board of Water and Sewer Com- missioners is hereby requested, in case the town shall have a sewerage system, to establish, agreeable to the provi- sions of Revised Laws, Chapter 49, Section 6, just and equitable charges for the use of the common sewers by ANNUAL REPORTS 79 persons who enter their particular sewers therein, such annual rental to be in addition to the betterment assess- ment of fifty cents a running front foot upon their abut- ting lands ; and that until otherwise voted by the town, the Commissioners are requested to make the rental ap- proximately 25% of the yearly water rates of such per- sons after making a deduction therefrom representing the water used through lawn or garden hose, but with provision for a minimum yearly charge of three dollars." Unanimous -8 :58 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 9 offer- ing the following: Voted: that the Town accept the lay- out as a Town way of Gleason Road, from Simonds Road to Fuller Road, a distance of approximately 617 feet, all as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act, and as shown on plan on file in the Town Clerk's office, dated May 29, 1934, and to take by eminent domain the necessary easement therefor, and for the purpose of constructing said street the sum of $4,950.00 be appropriated and assessed. Mr. Rowse of the Appropriation Committee offers a motion for indefinite postponement until next annual Town Meeting. Indefinite postponement declared lost at 8:59 P. M. Result on main motion as presented as follows: In favor 13 33 3 54 Tellers Opposed Mr. Hawkins Dr. Walsh Mr. Sarano 20 41 10 77 Declared lost -9:01 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 10 offer- ing the following: Voted: that Veterans of Foreign Wars of Lexington, Camp 3007, be granted the use of the audi- torium in the Cary Memorial Building without charge three evenings during the balance of the year 1934. Unanimous —9:04 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 13 offer- ing the following: Voted: that the Selectmen be author- ized to install an electric light in Belfry Terrace. Unani- mous -9 :05 P. M. 80 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 15 giv- ing first his explanations of the article, then offering the following which was voted as and when presented: Voted: that the Selectmen be authorized to install a sewer in an unaccepted street called Taft Avenue, from Massachusetts Avenue to Daniels Street, so called, a distance of approxi- mately 890 feet ; subject to the assessment of betterments and to take by eminent domain the necessary easement therefor. Carried unanimous -9 :09 P. M. Voted: that the Selectmen be authorized to install a sewer in an unaccepted street called Cherry Street, from Taft Avenue, so called, in a northerly direction a distance of approximately 180 feet, subject to the assessment of bet- terments and to take by eminent domain the necessary ease- ment therefor. Carried unanimous -9 :10 P. M. Voted: that the Selectmen be authorized to install a sewer in an unaccepted street called Cary Street, from Taft Avenue, so called, in a northerly direction approximately 270 feet, subject to the assessment of betterments and to take by eminent domain the necessary easement therefor. Carried unanimous -9 :11 P. M. Voted: that the Selectmen be authorized to install a sewer in an unaccepted street called Tarbell Avenue, from Taft Avenue, so called, a distance of approximately 100 feet, subject to the assessment of betterments and to take by eminent domain the necessary easement therefor. Carried unanimous -9:12 P. M. Voted: that the Selectmen be authorized to install a sewer in an unaccepted street called Taft Avenue, from Charles Street a distance of approximately 100 feet, subject to the assessment of betterments and to take by eminent domain the necessary easement therefor. Carried unani- mous -9 :13 P. M. and for the purpose of said construction and installation of sewers, the sum of $1,500 be transferred from the Sewer Assessment Fund to the Sewer Construction Account and the sum of $2700 be appropriated and assessed for the Sewer Construction Account. Carried unanimous — 9:14. P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 16 of- fering the following: Voted : that the Selectmen be au- ANNUAL REPORTS 81 thorized to install water mains, not Iess than six inches in diameter and subject to the assessment of betterments, and to take by eminent domain the necessary easement therefor in the following unaccepted streets: Taft Avenue, from Massachusetts Avenue to Daniels Street, approximately 890 feet; Cherry Street, from Taft Avenue in a. northerly di- rection, approximately 180 feet; Cary Street, from Taft Avenue in a northerly dir. ee- tion, approximately 270 feet ; and for the purpose of said construction and installation of water mains the sum of $5,500 be appropriated and the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be authorized to borrow the sum of $5,500 and to issue bonds or notes therefor payable in accordance with the law. There being no objections the Article was voted on in whole as presented. Carried unanimously -9:15 P. M. Mr. Albert W. Emmons at 9:16 P. M. presents motion for reconsideration of Article 9 of the meeting. Moderator Robert H. Holt inquires from Town Clerk time Article 9 was closed. Reply from Town Clerk -9:01 P. M. Discussion by various speakers, Messrs. Rowse, Cutter, Hooper, Ferguson, Trask, and Mrs. Milne. Mr. Emmons' motion for reconsideration of Article 9 carried 9:24 P. M. Vote taken on original motion Article 9 as presented by Selectman Mr. Trask. Carried unanimous -9:27 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 17 offer- ing the following: Voted: that the Selectmen be author- ized to install ten inch water mains at the intersections of Watertown, Blossom and Spring Streets with the new Con- cord -Cambridge State Highway, and also to install water mains, not less than six inches in diameter, in such other streets as Selectmen may deem necessary, and for the pur- pose of said construction and installation of water mains. 82 TOWN OF LEXINGTON the sum of $4,500 be appropriated, and the Town Trea- surer, with the approval of the Selectmen be authorized to borrow the sum of $4,500 and to issue bonds or notes there- for payable in accordance with the law. Questions by Messrs. Worthen, Hooper, and Lamont. Article as presented carried unanimously 9:37 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 18 offer- ing the following: Voted: that the sum of $1,000 be trans- ferred from the Trunk Line Sewer Repair Account to the Sewer Construction Account, Carried unanimous — 9:39 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 11. Se- lectman Mr. O'ConnelI offers the following: Voted: that the Town amend the Lexington Zoning By -Law and map by changing from an R. 1. District to a C. 1. District the following described parcel of land: "A triangular parcel of land bounded on the north- west by Fletcher Avenue distant 183.90 feet, on the southwest by Woburn Street distant 320.22 feet, and on the northeast by the Boston and Lowell Railroad Corpo- ration right of way distant 317.40 feet, containing about 27,994 square feet." Mr. Duffy, Chairman of the Planning Board, reads the following report: On the petition of Daniel J. O'Connell that the area as set forth on the above article be changed from an R. 1. to a C. 1. District, the Planning Board has held the necessary hearing and otherwise complied with the provisions of Section 17 of the Lexington Zoning By - Law. This is the fifth time that the petitioner has re- quested this change, the Town having four times previ- ously denied the petition. The Board has very carefully considered the matter and again recommends that the change be not made. No new conditions have arisen to change our pre- vious judgment. On the contrary certainconditions have appeared since the original petition which make the main- tenance of the present zoning status of this area seem even more desirable. ANNUAL REPORTS 83 (1) The Russell House property formerly vacant and adjoining the above tract has now been converted to single family residence use by its owner. (2) The Board is convinced more than ever that no additional business space is needed not only in view of unprofitable use of many mercantile buildings due to present business conditions, but also because of the fact that the experience of built up communities indicates that the areas already zoned for business in Lexington are substantially in excess of the probable future require- ments of the Town. This particular parcel of land is located between two areas in which the Town has heavy investments; one in public buildings of exceptional dignity and the other the largest school plant in the Town. To permit the develop- ment in this wedge, of a business use is not only to add to the traffic hazards to which the school children and others are exposed, but is to prejudice the Town's oppor- tunity for an attractive and harmonious development along its principal thoroughfare without burdensome costs. Its present status should not be changed until the business needs of the community require it or a civic use for it be found. The Planning Board believes that the future needs of the Town will require the acquisition of not only this tract of land but the land intervening between this lot and the present Town Hall lot in order to provide ade- quate facilities for the Police, Fire and other departments of the Town. The Board is of the opinion that the Town, if it val- ues its opportunities to protect itself under the zoning law, cannot afford to grant any owner of peculiarly lo- cated or otherwise unusable tracts the privilege of busi- ness or other special uses unless such uses are justified by the public needs. June 25, 1934. J. HENRY DUFFY, ROLAND B. GREELEY, C. EDWARD GLYNN, SHELDON A. ROBINSON, E. F. SCHEIBE, EDWARD W. KIMBALL, Planning Board. 84 TOWN OF LEXINGTON General discussion from several speakers. Showing of location by slides. Explanations by Mr. S. A. Robinson. Result of vote on original motion of Article 11 as fol- lows: In favor 12 34 2 48 Tellers Opposed Mr. Hawkins 20 Dr. Walsh 42 Mr. Sarano 18 Declared lost 10.35 P. M. 80 Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 12. Mr. Duffy, Chairman of the Planning Board, offering the fol- lowing: Under Article 12, Section. (a) the Planning Board offers the following vote : VOTED: That the Zoning By -Law and map of the Town of Lexington be amended by substituting for Sec- tion 3, C. 1 Districts, Article 18, the following:— "18. Upon the southerly side bf Massachusetts Ave- nue beginning at the westerly line of Wallis Court and extending westerly to a point opposite the easterly line of Meriam Street, and of a depth of 100 feet from the south- erly line of Massachusetts Avenue, throughout." Mr. Duffy reads the report. The requirements of Section 17 of the Zoning By - Law have been complied with in respect to the amend- ment referred to above. The Planning Board recommends that the amendment be adopted by this meeting. In arriving at this conclusion, the Board looks for- ward to the creation of a civic center in this neighborhood and as means to that end, as well as protection to the heavy investment of the Town and for the common good of the citizens, the Board feels that steps should be taken to safe- ANNUAL REPORTS 85 guard these future developments. The Board believes that had the Town Buildings been erected at the time the orig- inal Zoning Law was drawn, this area would unquestion- ably have been classified for residential purposes. Although there is no established business in this area at present, the possibility of encroachment is present and should be definitely guarded against. Based on the relation of population to front footage used for business in other towns and cities, and consider- ing our past and probable future growth in population, to- gether with the areas already zoned for business, the Board sees no need for a continuance of this area as a business district. J. HENRY DUFFY C. EDWARD GLYNN SHELDON A. ROBINSON ROLAND B. GREELEY E. F. SCHEIBE EDWARD W. KIMBALL Selectman Mr. O'Connell moves for indefinite post- ponement. General discussion. Vote for Mr. O'Connell's motion for indefinite post- ponement as follows : In favor 15 40 6 61 Tellers Mr. Hawkins Dr. Walsh Mr. Sarano Opposed 20 35 15 70 Indefinite postponement lost 11:03 P. M. Main question for amendment as presented put to vote with the following results: In favor Tellers Opposed 20 Mr. Hawkins 13 41 Dr. Walsh 14 18 Mr. Sarano 4 79 51 86 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Amendment declared 11:07 P. M. On account of a two-thirds vote being necessary to carry the above motion it was declared lost by 7 votes. The vote necessary to carry the motion 'being 86 votes. Under Article 12 Mr. Duffy offers the following mo- tion: Under Article 12, Section (b) the Planning Board offers the following vote :—VOTED: --That the Zoning By -Law and map of the Town of Lexington be amended by substituting for Section 3, C. 1 Districts, Article 17, the following:— "17. Beginning at the junction of Fletcher Avenue and Woburn Street, and extending southwesterly to and westerly along the northerly line of Massachusetts Ave- nue to the easterly line of Meriam Street, and throughout its entire length extending northerly to the Railroad property." Mr. Duffy reads the following report: The requirements of Section 17 of the Zoning By - Law have been complied with in respect to the amend- ment referred to above. The Planning Board recom- mends that the amendment be not adopted by this meet- ing. Acting on the belief that a full expression of opinion was not obtained at the last town meeting, the Board has again placed an article in the Warrant pertaining to the area on the northerly side of Mass. Avenue between Vine Brook and Fletcher Avenue, The Board is of the opinion that even though the area opposite the Town Buildings is open for business developments, it is still possible for the town to safeguard its investment to a considerable degree and to provide for future growth by retaining as residential the area bounded by Mass. Avenue, Vine Brook, the Boston and Maine Railroad property and Fletcher Avenue. The Board believes that had the Town Buildings been erected at the time the original Zoning Law was ANNUAL REPORTS 87 drawn, this area would unquestionably have been classi- fied for residential purposes. Although there is no established business in this area at present, the possibility of encroachment presents a threat that should be definitely guarded against. Based on the relation of population to front footage used for business in other towns and cities, and consider- ing our past and probable future growth in population, together with the areas already zoned for business, the Board sees no need for a business district in this area. J. HENRY DUFFY C. EDWARD GLYNN ROLAND B. GREELEY EDWARD W. KIMBALL E. F. SCHEIBE SHELDON A. ROBINSON General discussion. Senator Joseph R. Cotton moves for indefinite post- ponement. Carried unanimous 11:15 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 14. The Moderator calls upon Senator Joseph R. Cotton to act as Moderator pro -tem. Mr. Robert H. Holt offers the following motion: VOTED: That the following be and hereby are adopted as the General By -Laws of the Town of Lexing- ton in lieu of the Code of By -Laws of 1922: 88 TOWN OF LEXINGTON GENERAL BY-LAWS of the TOWN OF LEXINGTON ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS. Section 1. The following provisions shall constitute the General By - Laws of the Town of Lexington, which shall be in lieu of all by-laws hereto- fore in force except by-laws or other regulations relating to Zoning, Building Construction and Plumbing. Section 2. The following rules of construction shall be observed unless their observance would involve a construction inconsistent with the manifest intent of the voters, or repugnant to the context of the by-law. (a) The repeat of a by-law shall not revive any law in force when the by-law repealed took effect. (b) The repeal of a by-law shall not affect any punishment, penalty in- curred before the repeal takes effect, or any suit, prosecution or proceeding pending at the time of the repeal for an offense committed or for the recovery of a penalty incurred under the by-law repealed. (c) Wherever publication under any by-laws of the Town is required in a newspaper published in the town, it shall be sufficient when there is no newspaper published therein, if the publication is made in a newspaper, which, by its title page, purports to be printed or published in the town, or which has a general or substantial circulation therein as a local paper. (d) Wherever a penalty is provided for the violation of a by-law, it shall be for each such violation. (e) Words and phrases specifying or naming any board, commission, committee or officer of the town shall be construed as including the lawful successor, or the persons having the powers and performing the duties of such board, commission, committee or officer. Section 3. In construing these By-laws the following words shall have the meaning herein given unless a contrary intention clearly appears. (a) The word "street" shall include highways, towmvays, public ways and all public streets, roads, bridges, alleys, courts, and sidewalks, and also those portions of public squares and places which form traveled parts of public ways. (b) The words "public place" shall include all commons, parks, play- grounds and public lands belonging to or in the charge of the town, or any of its departments, and those portions of public squares and places which do not form traveled parts of public ways. ANNUAL REPORTS 89 (c) The words "public building" shall include all buildings belonging to or under the control of the town or any of its departments. (d) The word "person" shall include corporations, societies, associations and partnerships. (e) The word "horse" shall include any beast of burden. (f) The word "driver" shall mean the person having the charge or control of a vehicle or horse upon a street. (g) The word "voter" shall mean a duly registered voter of this town. (h) The words "town officer" or "officer" shall include all town officers, either elected or appointed, serving as a member of any board, commission, committee or otherwise, but shall not include town meeting members. (i) The word "member", except where the context otherwise requires, shall mean a town meeting member as defined by Chapter 215 of the Acts of 1929. Section 4. Whoever violates any by-law of the town shall pay for each offense a fine not exceeding twenty dollars unless some other penalty is expressly provided by law, or by some by-law of the town. Section 5. All fines and penalties for the violation of any by-laws shall be paid into the Town Treasury. ARTICLE II. PROMOTION OF A SOUND PUBLIC POLICY. Section 1. No member of any board, commission, committee or other town officer shall in behalf of the town, approve, make or join in the making of any contract, bargain or agreement in, through or by which he has either directly or indirectly any financial or pecuniary interest otherwise than in common with the citizens of the town in general. Section 2. No member of any board, commission or committee shall either by agreement of the other members of such board, commission or committee, or otherwise, receive any fee, payment or financial compensation whatever, except his salary or compensation as provided by law, or by vote of the town, for any work or service performed by him, in connection with his duties as a member of such board, commission or committee. ARTICLE III. THE CALLING AND NOTICE OF TOWN MEETINGS. Section 1. Every town meeting shall be called by a warrant directed to a constable or other duly appointed person. Such warrant shall contain articles briefly setting forth the various subject matters which may be considered and acted upon at such meeting. Section 2. The warrant for a town meeting shall be served by posting a printed copy thereof in five (5) public places in the town and also by sending by mail, postage prepaid, not less than seven days before the time stated in the warrant for holding such meeting, a printed copy of such warrant 90 TOWN OF LEXINGTON addressed to every registered voter of the town at his last residence, as appears from the records of the Board of Registrars of Voters. Section 3. The officer or person appointed to serve the warrant for a town meeting shall, immediately after making the service thereof, deliver to the Town Clerk the original warrant, with his return endorsed thereon stating fully the manner in which he served the same. Section 4. The annual meeting of the Town for the election of town officers and town meeting members and the transaction of municipal business shall be called for the first Monday of March in each year, provided, however, that if it shall fail to be so called in consequence of any defect in the warrant or other irregularity, it shall be called for a date as soon thereafter as may be practicable. Section 5. The annual meeting of the town shall be called for six o'clock in the morning and thereafter the polls shall be open continuously for voting until eight o'clock in the evening. Immediately upon the announcement of the result of the voting, the meeting shall stand adjourned until such time and at such place as shall be set forth by the Selectmen in the warrant for the meeting. Section 6 The Town Clerk, as soon as practicable after a town meeting is adjourned, except the adjournment provided for in the preceding Section, shall give notice of the time to which the meeting is adjourned and of the business to be acted upon. Such notice shall be posted in five or more public places in the town and, if the period of adjournment will permit shall be mailed to each town meeting member at least twenty-four hours before the time of the adjourned meeting and published in some newspaper published in the town. ARTICLE IV. THE OPENING AND PROCEDURE OF TOWN MEETINGS FOR THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS. Section 1. Every town meeting for the election of town officers and town meeting members and any other matters to be acted upon and deter- mined by ballot of the voters shall be by meetings of the registered voters of the several precincts in the polling places designated for their respective precincts at the time fixed in the warrant and shall be conducted in accord- ance with the General Laws relating to precinct voting at elections. ARTICLE V. THE OPENING AND PROCEDURE OF TOWN MEETINGS FOR THE TRANSACTION OF MUNICIPAL BUSINESS. Section 1. Every representative town meeting shall meet at the time and place fixed in the warrant and shall be called to order by the Moderator. In the absence of the Moderator, the meeting shall be called to order by the Town Clerk, who shall preside until a Temporary Moderator is chosen. Section 2. Immediately after the calling of the meeting to order by the Moderator, the warrant for the town meeting and the return of the person who served the same shall first be read by the Town Clerk, unless the meeting votes that the reading of the articles in the warrant be dispensed with. Section 3. At all representative town meetings held in Cary Memorial ANNUAL REPORTS 91 Hall, the space on the floor between the front of the Hall and the transverse aisle shall be reserved for town meeting members and no person who is not a member shall be admitted within the reserved area unless otherwise ordered by the Moderator or by vote of the meeting. Check Iists of members shall be kept at convenient places adjacent to the entrances to said reserved space during all meetings and for a reasonable time prior to the opening of the meetings, and members shall be admitted to said reserved area upon giving their names to checkers in charge of said lists. MODERATOR Section 4. The Moderator shall preserve order and decorum. He may speak to points of order in preference to other members. Each question of order, with the decision thereon, shall be entered by the Clerk in the records of the meeting. Section 5. The Moderator may appoint a member to perform the duties of the Moderator while he addresses the meeting, or in case he is called away from the meeting. MOTIONS AND ORDER OF BUSINESS. Section 6. Unless otherwise provided by law or by by-law, all motions shall require only a majority vote. Section 7. All articles in the warrant shall be taken up in their order upon the warrant unless otherwise ordered by a vote of the meeting, and no motion or resolution the subject matter of which is not set forth in some article in the warrant, shall be entertained. Section 8. Every motion shall be reduced to writing and signed by the person presenting it when sa requested by the Moderator, and before receiv- ing any motion the Moderator may require that it be seconded; a motion may be withdrawn by the mover if no objection is made. Section 9. No motion carrying an expenditure or appropriation of money, except where such expenditure is required by law, shall be acted upon at any town meeting until some report thereon has been made by the Appro- priation Committee, except as hereinafter otherwise provided. Section 10. After any action, except to lay upon the table or to postpone to a time certain or to commit, has been taken upon the subject matter of any article in the Warrant and another article has been taken up, such former article shall be deemed to be closed and no further action, except a motion to reconsider, shall be taken thereafter except by a vote of two-thirds of the members present and voting, to reopen such article. Section 11. No motion, the effect of which would be to dissolve the meeting, shall be in order until every article in the warrant for such meeting has been finally disposed of, except by a vote of at least two-thirds of those present and voting; but this shall not preclude an adjournment of the meeting to some other date. RULES OF DEBATE. Section 12. Any registered voter who is not a town meeting member may speak at any meeting, but in so speaking shall be subject to the same limitations as members. 92 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Section 13. No member shall address the meeting without first being recognized by the Moderator, and all members shall at the request of the Moderator be silent. When two or more members rise to speak at the same time, the Moderator shall name the one entitled to speak. Section 14. No member while speaking shall be interrupted by another, except to call to order, or for a privileged motion, or to give notice of a motion to reconsider. Section 15. No member shall speak more than once on any question to the prevention of those who have not spoken and desire to speak thereon. Section 16. Without first obtaining Ieave of the meeting, no member shall speak more than twice on any question except to correct a mistake, or misstatement or to make an explanation, and no member shall speak more than ten minutes at any one time without being again recognized by the Moderator. Section 17. A motion (a) to waive the limitations set forth in the pre- ceding section, or (b) to adjourn, or (c) that the vote upon the question under consideration be taken by ballot with the use of the check -list, shall be in order at any time, except on an immediate repetition of the same motion or pending a verification of a vote, and none of these motions shall be open to debate. Section 18. When a motion is under debate no motion other than those mentioned in the preceding section shall be entertained, except the following subsidiary motions, namely: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) To lay upon the table, or take from the table. For the previous question. To close the debate at a specified time. To postpone to a time certain. To commit, or re -commit, or refer. To amend. To postpone indefinitely. which several motions shall have precedence in the order in which they are arranged in this by-law, and all shall be open to debate, except the first two. Section 19. Debate on such subsidiary motions shall be limited to ten minutes, and no person shall speak more than three minutes nor more than once. Section 20. When debate is closed by ordering the previous question or by vote to close the debate at a specified time, the maker of the main motion under consideration shall be allowed to speak ten minutes and may grant to any other member a part or whole of his time, or give his time to the meeting. Section 21. Debate may be closed at any time not less than ten minutes from the adoption of a motion to that effect. RECONSIDERATION Section 22. No vote shall be reconsidered except upon a motion to that effect or upon a notice of such motion given at the same session of the meet- ing and within thirty minutes after the result of such vote has been declared and any voter may make a motion to reconsider or give notice thereof. ANNUAL REPORTS 93 Section 23. The debate on a motion to reconsider shall be limited to thirty minutes and no person shall speak more than five minutee at one time nor more than once without the leave of the meeting. Section 24. When a motion of reconsideration is decided that decision shall not be reconsidered and no question shall be twice reconsidered, nor shall any vote be reconsidered upon the following motions, namely: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) To adjourn. For the previous question. To lay on the table. To take from the table. To close debate at a specified time. PREVIOUS QUESTION Section 25. The previous question shall be put in the following form: "Shall the main question be now put?" and all debate upon the main question shall be suspended until the previous question is decided. Section 26. The adoption of the previous question shall put an end to all debate except as provided in Section 24 of this Article, and shall bring the meeting to a direct vote upon pending amendments, if any, and then upon the main question. AMENDMENTS. Section 27. An amended amendment cannot be amended and no motion or proposition of a subject different from that under consideration shall be entertained under color of an amendment. Section 28. In filling blanks, or in cases of several amendments of different amounts, or periods of time, the largest sum and the longest time shall be put first and an affirmative vote thereon shall be a negative vote of any smaller sum or shorter time. VOTING. Section 29. When a question is put (in case only a majority vote is required) the sense of the meeting shall be determined by the voices of the members, and the Moderator shall first announce the vote as it appears to him by the sound. If the Moderator is unable to decide by the sound of the voices, or if his announcement is thereupon doubted by twenty or more members rising in their places for that purpose, the Moderator shall, without debate, determine the vote by ordering a rising vote and he may appoint tellers to make and return the count, or he may order a poll of the meeting. Section 30. The vote on any motion, provided the meeting so orders, shall be taken by a "Yes" and "No" ballot with the use of the check -list or by a poll of the meeting. Section 31. When a motion is readily susceptible of division, it shall be divided and the vote upon each part taken separately, provided the Moderator deems best or twenty-five members present so request. QUORUM. Section 32. The presence of one hundred members at a town meeting for the transaction of business shall be required to constitute a quorum, except 94 'TOWN OF LEXINGTON for a motion to adjourn for which no quorum shall be required; provided, however, that no vote carrying the expenditure or appropriation of any sum of money shall be held to be invalid by reason of lack of the required quorum, unless it appears from the records of the Town Clerk of the meeting that before the result of such vote was declared the question of the presence of a quorum was duly raised and that such record shows that the required quorum was lacking. ELECTIVE TOWN OFFICERS NOT CHOSEN BY BALLOT. Section 33. Such elective town officers as are not required by law to be chosen by ballot shall be elected by a voice vote unless the meeting at which they are to be chosen determines otherwise. FURTHER RULES OF PROCEDURE. Section 34. The procedure and conduct of the business meetings of the town not herein provided for shall be governed by "Roberts' Rules of Parlia- mentary Practice" so far as they are applicable and are not inconsistent with the By -Laws of the town. ARTICLE VI. SELECTMEN - BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS, Section 1. The Selectmen shall have the general direction and manage- ment of the property and affairs of the Town in all matters not otherwise provided for by law, or by these By -Laws, and they shall serve without salary or other financial compensation, but shall be allowed and paid Two Hundred Dollars per member per year as reimbursement for the costs and expenses incurred in office. Section 2. The Selectmen shall determine and designate numbers for the buildings abutting upon or adjacent to such streets or portions of streets as they may deem best for public convenience. No person shall neglect or refuse to affix to any building owned by him, the street number designated for him by said board. Section 3. The Selectmen shall provide and maintain a suitable bulletin board in the vestibule of the Town Office Building and in the vestibule of each of the public libraries of the town, and shall provide and maintain suitable outside billboards at such places in the town as they deem necessary, where town, legal and other notices as they may authorize, may be posted for public information, Section 4. They shall have charge and control of the Town Office Building, and may let or rent so much thereof as is not required for town purposes, upon such terms as they may deem proper. Section 5. The Selectmen shall provide and maintain offices in the Town Office Building for all town officers, so far as practicable, and any town official who cannot be there accommodated, the Selectmen shall furnish with offices elsewhere, in some convenient place. Section 6. That portion of the Town Office Building which is occupied by the offices of the Board of Selectmen, or Board of Public Works, the Town Clerk, the Town Treasurer, and the Collector of Taxes, shall be kept open continuously for the transaction of business for eight hours each week day, ANNUAL REPORTS 95 except holidays, and on Saturdays for four hours, the particular hours to be arranged by the Selectmen for the convenience of the public. Section 7. Any board or officer in charge of a department may, with the approval of the Selectmen, sell any personal property or material for that department no longer required by it and not exceeding three hundred dollars in value. ARTICLE VII. SELECTMEN—DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. Section 1. The Selectmen shall provide and maintain under their care and supervision, some suitable place or places within a reasonable distance of the villages of the town for free public dumping, upon which the inhabi- tants of the town may dump or deposit ashes, cinders, papers and other refuse and rubbish in accordance with such rules and regulations as the Selectmen may from time to time make. Section 2. No person unless having the authority so to do, shall dump or deposit any ashes, rubbish, refuse, offal or decayed animal or vegetable matter on any public or private land contrary to the rules and regulations of the Selectmen. ARTICLE VIII. SELECTMEN - DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SEWERS. Section 1. The Selectmen, Department of Water and Sewers shall, upon a petition for an extension of water mains in either accepted or unaccepted streets, upon appropriation therefor being made by the town meeting, construct such extension, provided such petitioners agree upon terms and with surety satisfactory to said board, to pay annually to the town for rental or use of water so furnished, a sum equal to six (6) per cent per annum, on the cost of the construction of such extension as determined by said board, until for a period of two successive years, the total amount of the water rates from water takers whose service pipes are connected with such extension, amounts to said (6) per cent per annum on such cost of construction, but such agreement shall in no case be required for a longer period than ten years. This rate of interest of six per cent per annum shall apply to all outstanding agreements for the extension of water mains from and after the date when the petitioners in such agreements accept the same, provided they are not then in arrears under the terms of their respective agreements. No such agreement shall be required if assessment of betterments is made in connection with such extension. Section 2. The owner of the premises shall in all cases pay for such service pipe as may be laid within his premises and on Town property to the curb -cock, together with the stop and water valves at such rates as may be fixed by the Selectmen. The owner must in all cases pay his part of the cost of the service construction before the water is turned on. ARTICLE IX. TOWN CLERK. Section 1. The Town Clerk, as soon as possible after a vote of the town has been passed which relates particularly to or affects the duties of any 96 TOWN OF LEXINGTON board, committee or officer of the Town, shall furnish a copy of such vote to such board, committee or officer. Section 2. The Town Clerk shall promptly notify in writing each mem- ber of every committee who may be elected or appointed at any Town meeting or in pursuance of any vote thereof. Such notice shall contain a copy of the vote creating the committee and the names of all members of such committee. Section 3. The Town Clerk shall see that every conveyance to the town of any interest in land, except as otherwise provided by law, is duly recorded in the proper registry therefor, and he shall have the custody of all such recorded instruments after the same are ready for return from the registry. He shall keep in a book devoted to that purpose alone, true copies of all conveyances executed and delivered by the town of any interest in land. Section 4. The Town Clerk shall promptly after each session of a Town meeting furnish the Town Accountant with a statement of all moneys appro- priated by the Town at such session and the purpose for which such moneys were respectively appropriated. Section 5. The Town Clerk shall during the month of January prior to each annual town meeting, notify in writing the chairman of any committee which has made no report to the Town since the last annual meeting, that some report will be expected at the coming annual town meeting and the warrant for such annual town meeting may contain an article to hear and act upon the report of each of such committees specifically naming them. Section 6. The Town Clerk shall provide and have in readiness for use at Town Meetings a sufficient supply of "Yes" and "No" ballots; these ballots shall not be distinguishable from each other in size, shape, color, paper or ink, or in size and style of type. ARTICLE X. COLLECTOR OF TAXES AND TOWN COLLECTOR, Section 1. The Collector of Taxes shall act also as Town Collector and shall collect all accounts due the Town. ARTICLE XI. TOWN COUNSEL AND LEGAL AFFAIRS. Section 1. Except as otherwise provided by law or by vote of the town, the Board of Selectmen shall have the full and exclusive authority as agents of the town to institute, prosecute, defend, compromise and settle all claims, suits and actions brought by or against the town, provided, however, that no claim or action against the town, unless reduced to the form of an execution or decree of court, shall be compromised or settled by the payment of any amount in excess of three hundred dollars, without a special vote of the town. Said Board shall also have authority as agent of the town to appear personally or by counsel, before any court, committee of the Legislature, or any state or county board or commission, but such authority does not authorize said Board to commit the town to any course of action without a vote of the town therefor. Section 2. The Board of Selectmen shall each year within thirty days after the annual election of town officers avpoint some attorney-at-law as ANNUAL REPORTS • 97 Town Counsel, who shall serve for the term of one year and until his succes- sor is appointed; he shall receive for his services such compensation as the town may determine and he may be removed at any time by a majority vote of said Board. Said Board may, whenever it deems necessary employ special counsel to assist or act in place of the Town Counsel. Section 3. The Town Counsel shall draw, supervise the drawing or approve all contracts, deeds, bonds and other legal instruments relating to the town; he shall give legal advice and furnish a written opinion when so requested by any town officer, board or committee, regarding any legal question or matter relating to the duties of such officer, board or committee, and no officer, board or committee shall at the expense or in behalf of the town employ or be represented by any other than the Town Counsel. Section 4. The Town Counsel shall, as soon as possible after receiving notice from the Chief of Police or otherwise, of any injury to person or property, under circumstance, which may give rise to a claim of damages against the Town, make a thorough investigation relative thereto and with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, take such steps as may be deemed necessary to properly protect and defend the Town against such claim. Section 5. The Town Counsel shall prosecute or defend all cases and proceedings to which the Town is a party. He shall also prosecute all cases for the breach or violation of the by-laws of the town. Section 6. The Town Counsel shall annually during the month of January of each year, report in writing to the Board of Selectmen, (a) all actions by or against the Town which were pending at the beginning of the preceding fiscal year; (b) all actions brought by or against the town during such year, and (c) all actions settled or disposed of during such year. Such report shall show the full name of each plaintiff or defendant, the nature and amount of the claim in each case, and the terms upon which any case was settled or disposed of during such year. Such reports shall also show the separate amounts received by the Town Counsel as compensation and for disbursements in each of such actions during such year, and for all other services not covered by his regular salary. Such report shall be printed in the annual Town Report. Section 7. The Town Counsel shall not during his term of office hold any other appointive or elective office of the town. ARTICLE XII. GENERAL COMMITTEES. Section 1. All committees, except as otherwise provided by law or by by-law or by vote of the meeting, shall be appointed by the Moderator as soon as may be after the passage of the vote creating the committee and in choos- ing a committee by nominations from the floor, no person shall nominate more than one member of such committee. Section 2. Unless otherwise provided, the first named member of a committee shall immediately call all the members of the committee together for the purpose of organization, and each committee shall thereafter proceed with its duties and report to the town as promptly as possible and, unless it is sooner discharged, it shall make a report at the next annual meeting. Section 3. No person shall serve on any committee in a matter where his private right is immediately concerned distinct from the public interest. 98 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Section 4. No report of a committee chosen or appointed at a previous received or published and distributed, unless it has been announced in the warrant for such subsequent meeting that a report of such committee was there to be considered. Section 5. A vote to accept a report of a committee (except a report of progress) shall, unless otherwise provided, discharge the committee, but it shall not operate as an adoption of the recommendations of such report with- out an express vote duly passed to that effect. Section 6. All reports of committees, except reports of progress, shall be in writing and shall be permanently filed for preservation with the Town Clerk, and if the Board of Selectmen deem best, or the town so votes, the report of any committee shall be published as a part of the next annual town report. ARTICLE XIII. APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE. Section 1. There shall be a Committee called the Appropriation Com- mittee, which may consider any and all municipal questions for the purpose of making reports or recommendations thereon to the town. Such committee shall consist of nine voters of sound business experience tneeting shall be acted upon at a subsequent meeting, otherwise than to be Accountant, shall be a town officer or town employee. of the Committee, and no member of the Committee, other than the Town or good judgment and the Town Accountant, who shall ex -officio be a member Such committee shall be chosen by an appointing committee composed of the Moderator, the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, and the Chairman of the last Appropriation Committee. Such appointing committee or a majority of them shall, within thirty days after the final adjournment of each annual town meeting, appoint three members, each to serve for terms to expire on the final adjournment of the annual town meeting held for the third year ensuing after the date of such appointment. Section 2. The Appropriation Committee shall, as soon as possible after the annual appointment of new members to the committee has been made, meet for the purpose of organization. They shall elect from their member- ship a chairman and a secretary, who shall hold office until the final adjourn- ment of the next annual town meeting, or until their successors are elected. The secretary may receive such compensation as the committee may fix, and the Town appropriate therefor. The committee may from time to time make such rules and regulations with reference to their meetings and the conduct of their work as they may deem best for the interests of the town, and they may also hold public meetings and invite any town officer, employee, citizen or person to attend, and to give such information as he may have, which will assist the committee upon any public matter coming before it for consideration. The committee shall, prior to each annual town meeting for the trans- action of business, hold one or more meetings at which only the Selectmen, the Chairman of the Board of Assessors, the Chairman of the School Com- mittee and the Chairman of the Cemetery Committee shall be invited to be present to consider the items which make up the annual budget, and any other municipal matters. ANNUAL REPORTS 3J Section 3. The Town Clerk shall as soon as possible after a warrant has been drawn for a town meeting send a copy thereof to each member of the committee. Section 4. The Committee shall prior to each annual town meeting for the transaction of business prepare, publish and distribute by mail to the voters of the town a budget showing in detail the anticipated income and expenditures of the town for the then current year, together with its advice and recommendations with reference to the various appropriations of the town funds, and other municipal matters coming before such town meeting. The committee shall at each annual town meeting present and explain such budget with its advice and recommendations and it shall also at each special town meeting give its advice and recommendations with reference to any appropriation of the Town funds or other municipal matter coming before such special town meeting. Section 5. Whenever a vacancy occurs in the appointed members of the Appropriation Committee, notice thereof shall at once be given to the Town Clerk, who shall thereupon notify the appointing committee, who shall for - with fill such vacancy. ARTICLE XIV. BONDS, NOTES AND MONEYS. Section 1. All income, revenue and moneys belonging to the town when received or collected by any board, commission or officer shall be promptly paid over to the Town Treasurer. Section 2. All notes and bonds issued by the town for the purpose of borrowing money shall be negotiated and sold by the Selectmen, who shall in all cases advertise for offers therefor. ARTICLE XV. CONTRACTS. Section 1.. Except in cases of public calamity or extreme necessity, whenever any work is required to be done for the Town or any contract for labor or materials, or both, is to be made in behalf of the Town, for an amount exceeding the sum of $1000.00, the town officer having the matter in charge shall solicit proposals for the same from two or more reliable parties, regularly engaged or employed in such work or business, or shall publicly advertise for bids, and may require that a bond with satisfac- tory sureties for the faithful performance of such contract shall be furnished, but no contract shall be split, separated or divided for the purpose of reducing the amount thereof below said sum of $1000. So far as practicable, contracts for less than $1000 shall be made or awarded in such manner as to secure the benefit of reasonable competition. ARTICLE XVI. EXECUTION OF DEEDS. Section 1. Whenever it is necessary to execute a deed or other instru- ment conveying any interest in land belonging to the Town, other than a tax deed, unless it is otherwise provided by law, or by vote of the Town, such deed or instrument shall be executed in behalf of the Town by a majority of the 100 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Board of Selectmen and countersigned by the Treasurer of the Town and it shall be sealed with the Town Seal. ARTICLE XVII. TOWN REPORTS AND TOWN OFFICERS FEES. Section 1. Each town officer, board, commission and committee shall annually, and not later than January 15th of each year, prepare and submit to the Board of Selectmen, a report in writing covering clearly and concisely the work of his department for the preceding year. Each of such reports shall be printed in the annual town report, unless otherwise voted by the Town Meeting. Section 2. AlI fees received by any town officer by virtue of his office, except as otherwise provided by law, shall belong to the town, and shall be duly paid into the town treasury by such officer. The amounts of any such fees to which such officers are entitled by law shall be reported by them from time to time to the Selectmen. ARTICLE XVIII. TRUST FUNDS. Section 1, The trustees of public trusts as a part of their annual report in relation to all funds, except funds for the perpetual care of cemetery lots, shall give a brief statement identifying the donor and the particular object for which the fund was established. ARTICLE XIX. GUIDES TO HISTORICAL POINTS. Section 1. No person for hire or remuneration shall hold himself out or act as a guide with reference to the historical places and buildings in this town without first obtaining a permit in writing therefor from the Board of Selectmen. The charge for such permit shall be one dollar and the same may be revoked at any time for cause satisfactory to said Board. ARTICLE XX. VEHICLES USED FOR HIRE TO TRANSPORT PASSENGERS OR FREIGHT. Section 1. Except as otherwise provided by law the Selectmen may grant licenses to owners of vehicles upon such rules and regulations as said Board may deem proper, not inconsistent with these by-laws, to use such vehicles for the conveyance of persons or property for hire, and may desig- nate stands and locations upon the streets of the town where such vehicles may stand or wait for employment. Section 2. Every such license shall be granted to expire on the first day of May next ensuing after the date of its issue and it may be revoked at any time for cause satisfactory to said Board. Each license may cover one or more vehicles belonging to the same owner, shall bear upon its face the date of its issue, the date of its expiration, the name and address of the owner of the vehicle or vehicles to whom the license is issued, and a description of each vehicle so licensed sufficient for its identification. A separate number ANNUAL REPORTS 101 shall be designated for each vehicle so licensed and the owner shall before using such vehicle for hire, have such number plainly marked upon each side thereof, excepting only in the case of motor vehicles duly registered under the laws of this Commonwealth and in such cases the license issued here- under shall contain the registration number of such motor vehicle. The fee for each license shall be one dollar for each vehicle covered thereby and no license shall be transferred except with the approval of the Board of Selectmen duly endorsed thereon. Section 3. No person shall hold himself out as the owner, driver or operator of any vehicle used for the purposes mentioned in this article, unless such vehicle is duly licensed as provided in the two preceding sections. ARTICLE XXI. JUNK SHOPS, JUNK DEALERS AND COLLECTORS. Section 1. The Selectmen may license suitable persons to be dealers in and keepers of shops for the purchase, sale or barter of junk, old metals or second-hand articles and may make such additional rules, regulations and restrictions as they deem proper, not inconsistent with the provisions of law or of these by-laws. Section 2. Every keeper of a junk shop shall keep a book, in which shall be written at the time, every purchase of any article mentioned in Section 1, a description thereof, the name, the age, and the residence of the person from whom, and the day and the hour when such purchase was made, and such hook shall, at all times, be open to the inspection of the Board of Selectmen, or of any person by them or by law, authorized to make such inspection. Section 3. Every keeper of a junk shop shall display in a suitable and conspicuous place in his shop, a sign having his name and occupation legibly inscribed thereon in large letters, and such shop and all articles and merchan- dise therein may, at all times, be examined by the Board of Selectmen, or by any person by them or by Iaw, authorized to make such examination. Section 4. No keeper of a junk shop shall, directly or Tndire,t]y, either purchase or receive by way of barter or exchange, any of the articles men- tioned in Section 1, of a minor, or an apprentice, knowing ar having reason to believe him to be such, and no article purchased or received by a junk dealer shall be sold, concealed, broken up or disposed of, or its identity destroyed, until at least thirty days have elapsed from the date of its purchase or receipt. Section 5. Every junk shop shall be closed, except between the hours of seven o'clock in the forenoon and eight o'clock in the afternoon, and no junk shop keeper shall purchase, receive, sell or dispose of any of the articles described in Section 1, excepting during the hours his shop may be open, as herein specified. Section 6. The Board of Selectmen may license suitable persons to be junk collectors, to collect from place to place in this town, by purchase or otherwise, any of the articles mentioned in Section 1. Section 7. No collector of junk shall, directly or indirectly, either pur- chase or receive, by way of barter, exchange or otherwise, any of the articles mentioned in Section 1, of a minor or apprentice, knowing or having reason to believe him to be such. 102 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Section 8. No collector of junk shall purchase, collect or receive any of the articles mentioned in Section 1, except between the hours of seven o'clock in the morning and sunset. Section 9. Every collector of junk while engaged in collecting, transport- ing or dealing in the articles mentioned in Section 1, shall wear upon the out- side of his clothing a badge and have upon each side of any vehicle used by him, a sign, well displayed, such badge and sign to be prescribed by the Board of Selectmen. Section 10. Every vehicle and receptacle used by a collector of junk, shall at all times, be open to the inspection of the Board of Selectmen, or' any person by them or by law authorized to make such inspection. ARTICLE XXII. REMOVAL OF SNOW AND ICE. Section 1. No owner or agent having charge of any building or lot of land abutting on a sidewalk, within the limits hereinafter defined, shall place, or permit or suffer to remain for more than four hours between sunrise and sunset, any snow or ice upon such sidewalks, unless such ice is made even and covered with sand, sawdust, earth or ashes to prevent slipping. Until otherwise determined said limits shall be the sidewalk on the northerly side of Massachusetts Avenue between Grant and Meriam Streets, the southerly side of Massachusetts Avenue from the line of the Cary Memorial Library lot to Vine Brook, both sides of Waltham Street for a dis- tance of one hundred fifty feet Southerly from Massachusetts Avenue, and both sides of Muzzey Street for a distance of one hundred feet from Massa- chusetts Avenue. ARTICLE XXIII. SNOW AND WATER FROM ROOFS. Section 1. No owner of a building abutting upon or adjacent to the line of any street, or his agent having care thereof, shall cause, permit or suffer the water from the roof of such building to discharge upon or flow across the surface of the sidewalk adjacent to such building. Section 2. Every owner of a building abutting upon or any part of which stands within fifteen feet of the line of any public street, the roof of which building pitches or slopes towards the street, shall fit or provide such roof with snow barriers or guards sufficient to effectually prevent the sliding of snow and ice from such building into any part of the street. ARTICLE XXIV. USE OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES AND I3ERAVIOR THEREON. TRAFFIC REGULATIONS. Section 1. No driver of a vehicle shall stop the same with its left side to the curb, sidewalk or side of the street. Section 2. No driver of a vehicle shall permit the same to remain backed to the curb, except when actually loading or unloading, and then not more than ten minutes at a time, ANNUAL REPORTS i0 Section 3. Unless in an emergency, or to allow another vehicle or pedes- trian to cross its way, no driver of a vehicle shall stop the same in any street except close to the curb nor in such a way as to obstruct any street or crossing. Section 4. No driver of a vehicle shall stop or stand the same within the intersection of any street, nor within fifteen feet of a street corner, nor within ten feet of a post hydrant. Section 5. No driver of a vehicle shall stop or stand the same on either side of a street within fifty (50) feet of a straight line extending at right angles across the street from the center of the front line of the lot on which a fire engine house or station is located, except to let off or take on passen- gers or to receive or deliver goods or merchandise. Section 6. No driver of a vehicle shall stop the same in a street or public place for the purpose of exchanging or transferring goods, or merchan- dise, to or from any other vehicle, except in such places as the Selectmen may designate for such purpose. Section 7. Every driver of a vehicle in turning to the right into another street shall keep such vehicle as near the right curb or right side of the street as possible. Section 8. Every driver of a vehicle in turning to the left into another street shall pass to the right of and beyond the center of the intersection of the street before turning. Section 9. Every driver of a vehicle crossing from one side of a street to the other shall do so by turning such vehicle to the left so as to head in the general direction of traffic on that side of the street. Section 10. Every driver of a slow moving vehicle shall keep the same as close as possible to the right-hand side of the street. Section 11. A police officer may divert either vehicles or pedestrians when necessary to avoid congestion or when necessary for public safety or convenience, and no person having charge of a vehicle shall refuse or neglect to drive, stop, place or park the same as directed by a police officer. Section 12. No person shall, in any street or public place, wash or clean any animal or vehicle, or shake or clean any mat or carpet. Section 13. When a horse-drawn vehicle is backed to the curb or side- walk, the horse or horses shall be turned so as to stand parellel with the side- walk and headed in the general direction of travel on the side of the street on which the vehicle is standing. Section 14. No person shall drive, guide or have the care of two or more horses harnessed respectively to different vehicles. Section 15. No person shall leave a horse unattended upon a street for a longer period than five minutes unless he is tied to a post or a weight, or unless the wheels of the vehicle to which he is harnessed are securely fastened or chained. Section 16. No person shall drive or conduct any vehicle in such a con- dition, or so constructed, or so loaded as to be likely to cause delay in traffic or accident or injury to persons or to property. 104 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Section 17. No person when driving a vehicle with a horse or horses at- tached thereto shall cease from holding the reins in his hands to guide and restrain the same, nor when not riding cease from walking by the head of the shaft or wheel -horse, either holding or keeping within reach of the bridle or halter thereof. Section 18. No person who is less than sixteen years of age, unless otherwise authorized by law, shall drive a vehicle upon the street without a permit from the Chief of ,Police. Section 19. No person shall ride upon the rear or side of any vehiele without the consent of the person in charge thereof. Section 20. No person shall drive any vehicle upon or over any hosepipe while the same is laid by public authority for use in any street or public place in a town. Section 21. Police, Fire Department and Ambulances shall have the right to pass any traffic signal, but in so doing shall slow down and proceed with due caution. Section 22. No person shall break, deface or move any official sign post, signaling or traffic device, warning barrier, lantern or other light, placed or located in any street or public place for the information or direction of traffic or the protection of the public. OBSTRUCTING USE OF SIDEWALK Section 23. No person shall obstruct the free, open and convenient use, by the public for travel, of any sidewalk, by occupying the same with goods, wares, .merchandise or other chattels, or by using the same as a place of resort, amusement, recreation or business. Section 24. No person shall deliver, or place or cause to be delivered or placed upon any sidewalk in this Town, any coal, trunk, bale, box, crate, barrel, package, bundle, or any other article or thing, so as to obstruct the free, open and convenient use of such sidewalk for more than thirty minutes at one time or for more than ten minutes at one time after being notified to remove such obstruction by a police officer. Section 25. No driver of a horse or vehicle shall drive or allow the same to stand or be on any sidewalk. Section 26. No person, unless authorized by law, shall use or operate on any sidewalk any bicycle or vehicle except a child's carriage propelled by hand. SPEED IN DICIVING. Section 27. No person shall ride or drive any animal in any street or public place in this Town at a rate of speed in excess of eight miles an hour, or in any such manner as to injure or unreasonably incommode or endanger travelers thereon. SCHOOLHOUSE NOTICES. Section 28. The Selectmen shall cause permanent notices or signs to be posted and maintained, warning street cars, automobiles and other vehicles to go slowly if passing public schoolhouses, and a sign reading, "Schoolhouse ANNUAL REPORTS 105 Ahead, Go Slowly", when suitably posted shall be sufficient compliance with this requirement. DISORDERLY BEHAVIOR. Section 29. No person shall acost or address another person with pro- fane, obscene, indecent or insulting language, on any street or other public place, or in any public building, and no person shall be rude, boisterous, Indecent or disorderly conduct on any street, or in any public place or public building, annoy or disturb any person peaceably thereon or therein. Section 30. No person shall loiter, saunter or continue to sit or stand in any street, public place or public building, so as to obstruct or impede the free passage of, or in any manner annoy or disturb any other person, after being directed by a police officer to "move on." Section 31. No persons shall habitually or otherwise gather or congre- gate or loaf about, on any street or public place, after being directed by a police officer to cease such gathering or loafing. Section 32. No person shall bathe in any of the waters of the town, in a state of nudity, in places exposed to public view, or in immediate sight of the occupants of any dwelling. Section 33. No person shall by any noise, gesture, or otherwise wantonly or intentionly annoy or interfere with any person in any street, public place or public building, or frighten any horse in any street, or public place. INJURY TO TREES AND SHRUBBERY. Section 34. No person without authority so to do, shall climb any tree or injure any tree or shrubbery standing in any street or public place, and no person shall permit or suffer any animal under his care to in any way injure any such tree or shrubbery. POLLUTION OF FOUNTAINS. Section 35. No person shall pollute any drinking fountain, trough or basin set up or established in any street or public place or public building in this town, for the use of man or beast, or unnecessarily waste or use the water thereof. CURFEW. Section 36. No child under the age of sixteen years shall be, loiter or remain in or upon any street or other public place in this town between the hours of nine o'clock in the evening and five o'clock in the forenoon, unless such child is accompanied by or under the control of a parent, guardian or other person having the legal custody or care of such child, or unless in the performance or returning from the performance of an errand or duty directed by such parent, guardian or other person having the legal custody or care of such child, or unless in the performance of or going to or returning from some lawful employment or duty; and no such child while performing such errand, duty or employment, or while going to or returning from the perform- ance thereof, shall loiter or remain upon any such street or other public place within said period of time. 106 TOWN OF LEXINGTON The Chief of Police shall keep a record of all violations of this by-law and shall cause to be notified thereof one of the parents, guardian or other person having the legal custody or care of such child. COASTING AND SKATING. Section 37. No person shall coast, ski or skate on any street or public place except on such as are designated by the Selectmen or on public play- grounds. SPORTS AND GAMES. Section 38. No person shall without written permit from the Selectmen, on any street or public place (except public playgrounds,) throw or shoot any ball, stone, arrow, snowball, stick, brick or other missile or hard substance, or engage in any game, exercise or amusement in any street or public place where the same interferes with the safe and convenient use thereof, or where such act disturbs the safety of persons or property, or the peace and quiet of any person. DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS. Section 39. No person shall without a written permit from the Select- men fire or discharge any gun, pistol, or other firearm in or across any street or public place or within two hundred feet thereof, nor on private grounds beyond said two hundred feet limit, against the objection of the owner, but this section shall not prevent the use of such weapons in the lawful defense of one's person, family, or property, nor in the performance of any duty required or authorized by law. DRIVING AND FEEDING ANIMALS ON STREETS. Section 40. No person shall drive any cattle, sheep, swine or other neat animals on any street or public place except in accordance with a permit from the Board of Selectmen. Section 41. No person shall permit any horse or other grazing animal to pasture, graze or go at large on any street or public place. STREET SALES BY PEDLERS. Section 42. Unless otherwise authorized by law, no person shall continue to stand or remain in one place, in any street or public place, seeking to make sales of any articles or in the exercise of any other business, after being directed by a police officer to "move on." STREET ADVERTISING. Section 43. No person shall, in any street or public place, carry and display, for advertising purposes, any show card, placard, or sign, except in accordance with a permit so to do from the Selectmen. Section 44. No person shall on any street or public place distribute handbills, circulars, advertising or printed matter of any kind except news- ANNUAL REPORTS 107 108 TOWN OF LEXINGTON papers, in such a manner as to make a disturbance or litter without a permit from the Selectmen. STREET LITTER. Section 45. No person, without lawful authority so to do, shall throw, sweep, place or drop and suffer to remain en any street or public place, any ashes, earth, garbage, rubbish, litter, manure or any noxious or refuse liquid or solid substance, or any glass, nails, tacks, scrap iron or similar articles. GATES, DOORS AND OTHER OBSTRUCTIONS. Section 46. No owner, tenant or other person having control of any building or premises shall permit a gate, door, blind or shutter thereof to swing open across any part of a street or sidewalk so as to obstruct or inter- fere with the use thereof. Section 47. No person shall place any obstruction in a street or on a sidewalk, and allow it to remain there, without first obtaining the consent in writing of the Board of Selectmen. STREET MUSICIANS. Section 48. No person shall sing, play or perform on any musical instrument in any street or public place and solicit or receive any compensa- tion or contribution therefor from bystanders or the public without first having obtained a license therefor from the Selectmen. ADVERTISEMENTS AND NOTICES. Section 49. No person shall post or affix in any manner, paint, print or write, or cause to be painted, printed or written any notice, advertisement, bill, picture, drawing or writing, upon any tree, post, pole, fence, wall or building unless he has previously obtained the consent of the person having possession of such tree, post, pole, fence, wall or building. Section 50. No person unless required by law so to do, shall without a permit from the Selectmen, post or affix hi any manner, paint, print, write or cause to be painted, printed or written any notice, advertisement, bill, picture, drawing, or writing upon any curbstone, sidewalk, tree, pole, post or hydrant in any street or public place, or upon any walk or fence or upon or in any public building. NAME OF STREETS. Section 51. Streets shall be called and known by the names given them respectively until such names shall be changed by vote of the Town. EXCAVATION IN STREETS. Section 52. No person, except Town employees duly authorized to do so, shall excavate, dig up or otherwise open or occupy any portion of a street or public place, except in accordance with a permit therefor from the Board of Selectmen. OBSTRUCTING STREETS FOR BUILDING PURPOSES. Section 53. No person shall, in connection with the erection, alteration or repair of any building, place any materials or rubbish on any street or public place without first obtaining a written permit from the Board of Selectmen; such permit shall not run more than sixty days and shall be on such conditions as the Selectmen may require, including furnishing such security, by bond or otherwise, for the observance and performance of the conditions and for the protection of the Town, as the Selectmen may require; and especially in every case upon condition that during the whole of every night, from sunset in the evening until sunrise in the morning, lighted lanterns shall be so placed as effectually to secure all travelers from liability to injury. Such permit may be renewed at the discretion of the Selectmen. ARTICLE XXV. PROTECTION OF THE BATTLE GREEN AND PARKS. Section 1. No person shall engage or take part in any game, sport, picnic or performance on the Battle Green, without the written permission of the Selectmen or other board having charge and control thereof, and no per- son shall climb upon, deface, mutilate or otherwise injure any tree, shrubbery, monument, boulder, fence, seat or structure thereon, or behave or conduct himself on the Battle Green otherwise than in a quiet and orderly manner in keeping with a respectful regard and reverence for the memory of the patriotic service and sacrifice there so nobly rendered. ARTICLE XXVI. MISCELLANEOUS. Section 1. No person shall own or keep in this Town any dog which, by barking, biting or howling, or in any other manner, disturbs the peace and quiet of any person, and no person shall own, or keep in this Town any bird or fowl which, by screeching or crowing or in any other manner, disturbs the peace and quiet of any person. (Above By -Laws submitted by Committee on Revision of By -Laws at Adjourned Town Meeting March 26, 1934, to be acted upon at Town Meeting, June 25th, 1934.) Lexington, Mass., January 16th, 1935. I hereby certify that the foregoing By -Laws were adopted at a Town Meeting held June 25, 1934. The foregoing By -Laws with the exception of Article 11, paragraph 2; Article VI, paragraph 2, Article XXIV, paragraph 49, and Article XXV, paragraph 2, were approved by the Attorney General, December 17, 1934, and published in the Lexington Minute -man, December 27, 1934, January 3, 1935 and January 10, 1935. Attest: JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk of Lexington ANNUAL REPORTS Mr. Holt explains some of the changes. Section 2, Article 7. 109 Selectman Mr. Trask offers the following amend- ment: No person unless having the authority so to do, shall dump or deposit any ashes, rubbish, refuse, offal or decayed animal or vegetable matter on any public or pri- vate land contrary to the rules and regulations of the Selectmen. Carried unanimous 11 :30 P. M. Mr. Greeley speaks in reference to Town Accountant being a member of the Appropriation Committee. Mr. W. Hill moves meeting be adjourned. Motion withdrawn by Mr. Hill. Selectman Mr. Trask offers the following amendments : Section 2, Article S. The owner of the premises shall in all cases pay for such service pipe as may be laid within his premises and on Town property to the curb -cock, together with the stop and water valves at such rates as may be fixed by the Selectmen. The owner must in all cases pay his part of the cost of the service construction before the water is turned on. Carried unanimously 11:31 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask offers amendment as follows: Section 2. Article 25. Amend by striking out "for the sale of articles for any charitable purpose." Carried unani- mously 11:32 P. M. Mr. Mitchell offers an amendment to Article of New By -Laws, striking out the word "shall". Mr. Hill moves for adjournment for one week. Motion for adjournment lost 11:34 P. M. Mr. Mitchell's amendment Iost 11:35 P. M. 110 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Vote for adoption of new By -Laws with the amend- ments as follows: In favor Tellers Opposed 22. Mr. Hawkins 0 62 Dr. Walsh 0 1$ Mr. Sarano 0 92 0 By -Laws accepted 11:41 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves meeting be dissolved. Unanimous 11 :42 P. M. A True Copy, Attest: JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk. ANNUAL REPOR'T'S 111 WARRANT FOR STATE PRIMARY THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MIDDLESEX, SS. To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, Greeting: In the raammn of the Commonwealth you are hereby re- quired to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town who are qualified to vote in. Primaries tomeet in Emerson IIall, Stone Building, East Lexington (Precinct one), Cary Memorial IIall, Lexington Centre, (Precinct Two, Three and Four) THURSDAY, the TWENTIETH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1934, at two o'clock P. M. for the following purposes: To bring in their votes to the Primary Officers for the Nomination of Candidates of Political Parties for the fol- lowing offices: Governor for this Commonwealth Lieutenant Governor for this Commonwealth Secretary of the Commonwealth for this Commonwealth. Treasurer and Receiver -General for this Commonwealth Auditor of the Commonwealth for this Comomnwealth Attorney General for this Commonwealth Senator in Congress for this Commonwealth Representative in Congress for 5th Congressional District Councillor for 6th Councillor District Senator for 7th Senatorial District 112 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Two Representatives in General Court for 28th Representa- tive District District Attorney for Middlesex District Clerk of Courts for Middlesex County Register of Deeds for Middlesex District County Commissioner for Middlesex County Associate County Commissioners for Middlesex County Sheriff (to fill vacancy) for Middlesex County The polls will be open from two o'clock P. M. to nine o'clock P. M. And you are directed to serve this warrant by posting attested copies thereof seven days at (east before the time of said meeting as directed by vote of the town, Hereof fail not and make return of this warrant with your doings thereon at the time and place of said meeting. Given under our hands this fourth day of September, A. D., 1934. ROBERT P. TRASK JOHN E. GILCREAST CHARLES E. FERGUSON DANIEL J. O'CONNELL JOHN A. LYONS Selectmen of Lexington. September 11, 1934. To the Town Clerk : I have notified the inhabitants of Lexington by posting printed copies of the foregoing Warrant in the Post Office, in the vestibule of the Town Office Building and six other public places in the Town, and by mailing a printed copy of the same to every registered voter in the Town eight days before the time of said meeting. Attest : PATRICK J. MAGUIRE, Constable of Lexington. ANNUAL REPORTS 113 STATE PRIMARY ELECTION September 20, 1934 The following election officers had been appointed by PRECINCT FOUR the Selectmen and were assigned to duty at the four pre- cincts as follows: Warden Howard E. Custance Deputy Warden Irene Robinson PRECINCT ONE Inspector Warren Haynes Warden ... Charles J. Daile yInspector Margaret Merrick Deputy Warden _Mrs. Mary A. Rowland Deputy Inspector Marie A. Mowatt Inspector ........... _..._...._.._........._...__ ,,........George E. Foster Deputy Inspector Daniel A. Gorman, Jr. Inspector._.._._.,.._.._._........__._......__...,.,,..........,..,......Frances Harrington Clerk .Frank Maguire Deputy Inspector ...Alfred Hayward Deputy Clerk Margaret T. Kennedy m..............................._..,...........„.....�. A es Hall Deputy Inspector Donald Cameron Teller ....._ .................. Clerk................,,,.._.._............,........_...._..__.,,,_...._.. .........._.,........__........-..__.._...._...._._.........._._.....,.....Mabelle S. Peavy Teller James Waldron Deputy Clerk _ Arthur W. Hughes Melville Webb Teller _.... .... __...... _....... -................ ........... .._.......__..„............ ......... Ellese SchofieldTeller ,..._ Harry Howard Teller Harold MacGilvray Teller....._...._._.,.._...._._............._........__._......,....._..._...._._Miles L. F. Jones The polls were declared open in each precinct at two Teller George F. Stygles o'clock P. M., and remained open in each precinct until nine PRECINCT TWO o'clock P. M., at which time after due notice, they were Warden_.. ......... ....... ........... -..:.,........ _...._....... _..... .._..__...._.... Irving B. Pierce Deputy Warden „,„...........,„....Victor Harmon The election officers were sworn to the faithful per - Inspector .......George V. Morse formance of their duties. The ballots were counted by the Inspector _.............,,,................ ............._._. Randall Richards election officers in each precinct, the tally sheets and total Deputy Inspector .........._ Elizabeth Nourse vote sheets prepared by the Town Clerk being used. . Deputy Inspector _..... .._..... .._ .................._..Madeline J. Corbett Clerk _...„....._. -........__.__...._....__......_...._...._....._......_..John H. Dacey The ballots cast were counted, enclosed in envelopes, Deputy Clerk ______ .............._............_._............_....._...._..Frederick Connor sealed, signed by the election officers, together with the un- Teller....._...._._...-__..._...._._...._._._._...._.__._....„..__...._._..........Harry G. Frost used ballots, delivered to the Registrars of Voters, who pro - Teller _...... ._...._Clifford W. Pierce ceeded to canvass the same, with the following result, which Teller _...._..,,,._....,.._....... ....... —Edward McGrory was declared by the Town Clerk. Teller..........._._.,......._._...._..._._........_._..._...._._..._...... R„+h Ra.. 114 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Teller ........... .—..„„,....Esther Graham Teller Paul F. McDonnell Teller Edward G. O'Connor closed. PRECINCT THREE Warden....._.............._,._..._...........__............._....,........_.......__Harvey Winlock Deputy Warden _ Frederick H. Tullar Inspector _...._...._ ................James M. Ahern Inspector ............_..._...._..__............ _._....... ............Chas. E. Moloy Deputy Inspector _..Emma Hovey Deputy Inspector John Corcoran Clerk .James L. McKenzie Deputy Clerk Samuel W. Wellington Teller Timothy Kinneen The Town Clerk canvassed the result as follows Precinct 1. Ballots Cast: Republican 577 Democratic 126 Total 703 Precinct 2. Ballots Cast: Republican 563 Democratic 66 Total 629 Precinct 3. Ballots Cast: Republican 599 Democratic 67 Total 666 Precinct 4. Ballots Cast: Republican 535 Democratic 87 Total 622 2274 346 2620 The total number of ballots cast was Two thousand six hundred and twenty (2620) ANNUAL REPORTS REPUBLICAN Governor 115 Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total Gaspar G. Bacon ...•.......,... 292 425 420 312 1449 Frank A. Goodwin .•••..... 219 102 123 180 624 Blanks 66 36 56 43 201 116 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Congressman Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total John M. King ..._ 72 44 35 80 231 Edith Nourse Rogers ... 425 464 496 380 1765 Blanks .........•... _..., 8 55 68 75 278 Councillor Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Pree. 4 Total Lieutenant Governor George 11. Bailey ............ 142 103 138 106 489 Jas. Walter Balfour, Sr. 36 26 26 33 121 Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total Eugene A. F. Burtnett 194 256 254 200 904 John W. Haigis 434 482 490 429 1835 John Y. Myers _._ 21 18 13 17 69 Blanks 143 81 109 106 439 Blanks _ 184 160 168 179 691 Secretary Senator Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total Frederic W. Cook 440 491 496 432 1859 Blanks 137 72 103 103 415 Treasurer Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Pree. 3 Prec. 4 Total Oscar U. Dionne 223 277 285 214 999 Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 2 Prec. 4 Total Thomas M. Vinson 194 166 189 187 736 Nelson B. Crosby 187 220 211 176 794 Blanks ...... ....... ....••..,...... _.......... 164 120 125 134 539 Hollis M. Gott 154 140 129 118 541 Charles M. Sawyer 62 74 73 70 279 Auditor Robert P. Trask .._........ 468 433 482 418 1801 Blanks 283 259 303 288 1133 Prec. 1 Pree. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total Elizabeth W. Pigeon 165 258 211 158 792 District Attorney Elmer P. Atherton 11 12 18 15 56 Prec.1 Prec. 2 Pree.3 Prec. 4 Total Alonzo B. Cook ..,.....•••••.•258 205 254 245 962 Warren L. Bishop425 477 486 413 1801 Irma Adelaide Rich 17 4 15 13 49 2 ••�••• Richard McCabe 2 Blanks _............, ................••••.... 126 84 101 104 415 Blanks 150 86 113 122 471 Attorney General Clerk of Courts Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total Joseph E. Warner 431 478 491 . 425 1825 Ralph N. Smith 415 446 472 391 1724 Blanks 146 85 108 110 449 Blanks 162 117 127 144 550 Register of Deeds Senator in Congress Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total Thomas Leighton 378 413 432 341 1564 Robert M. Washburn...... 398 468 480 404 1750 George LeRoy Woods39 32 33 49 153 Blanks 179 95 119 131 524 Blanks 160 118 134 145 557 Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Pree. 3 Prec. 4 Total Mary Walsh Brennan., 28 12 25 19 84 Joseph R. Cotton ....._.... 415 470 485 407 1777 Louis Ellenwood .._.. 41 23 21 29 114 Blanks .........._........ ........... 93 58 68 80 299 Representatives in General Court ANNUAL REPORTS 117 116 TOWN OF LEXINGTON County Commissioner Secretary Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Free. 4 Total Smith J. Adams 55 61 58 41 215 Joseph Santosuosso 38 31 22 34 125 George H. Brown 45 50 49 57 201 James P. Blake ... ...... ..._... 11 6 6 2 25 Wesley G. Collings ____ 37 13 17 9 76 John J. Buckley27 14 17 16 74 HarryJ. Gilmore ....._64 64 96 75 299 James Joseph Dugan ... 1 2 3 0 6 Francis F. Griffith 38 29 15 40 122 John D. O'Brien „.... 5 0 2 5 12 Victor Francis Jewett... 144 199 209 155 707 Clement A. Riley 1 0 3 1 5 Blanks 194 147 155 164 660 William F. Sullivan __ 9 2 3 8 22 Associate Commissioners Blanks 34 11 11 21 77 Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total Treasurer John Alfred Brodbine... 54 37 33 38 162 Robert D. Donaldson __ 269 338 382 284 1273 Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Pree.3 Prec. 4 Total Melvin G. Rogers 216 296 293 193 998 Charles F. Hurley ..__.... 90 57 49 65 261 Carroll E. Scott 131 86 93 132 442 Blanks .... _..,,.... m...,,.... _.... 36 9 18 22 85 484 369 397 423 1673 Auditor Sheriff Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Pree. 3 Prec. 4 Total Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total Thomas H. Buckley ...... 68 46 38 51 203 Howe Coolidge Amee12 20 18 28 78 Leo D. Walsh ....._...... _.... 24 10 15 15 64 Joseph G. Bates ....._....._11 3 12 9 35 Blanks ....__...._..._. __ 34 10 14 21 79 Harry Dunlap Brown 94 120 141 97 452 George Groombridge 5 5 2 2 14 Attorney General John W. Justice 1 5 1 7 14 Clarence P. Kidder ..._._27 37 52 25 141 Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total Joseph M. McElroy ......._ 195 177 140 127 689 Paul MA. Dever .ylel...,...._.._. 49 42 17 39 147 Ralph W. Robart ..........,31 25 22 33 111 JohnPMartin Chapman .._._. 13 3 8 9 33 Wendell D. Rockwood ._7 8 5 5 25 Haroldhp A. Su ._... 8 2 9 0 19 George A. C. Stone 16 11 12 19 58 W. Sullivan 21 10 15 15 61 Blanks .....__....._..._............_..._.. 35 9 18 24 86 Henry L. Walker ......76 81 104 82 343 Blanks ..... .. 102 71 90 101 364 Senator in Congress DEMOCRATIC Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec, 4 Total David I. Walsh .... ...... ..... 66 55 36 60 217 Governor Edward P. Barry ...__.._. 33 8 19 10 70 Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total William Donahoe ..._...._. 9 0 2 4 15 Charles H. Cole 23 34 18 30 105 Blanks .... _ .... 18 3 14 13 44 James M. Curley 88 30 44 49 211 Frank A. Goodwin 11 1 4 5 21 Congressman Blanks 4 1 1 3 9 Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total Lieutenant Governor Joseph M. Halloran _.... 12 9 6 20 47 Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total George S. McLaughlin 41 29 21 21 112 Joseph L. Hurley 57 40 36 43 176 William P. Morrissey .., 11 4 5 5 25 Francis E. Kelly 47 18 17 24 106 Jeremiah J. O'Sullivan 24 13 20 15 72 Blanks 22 8 14 20 64 Blanks ...,... ,...,. 38 11 15 26 90 ANNUAL REPORTS 119 120 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Councillor County Commissioner Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total James J. Brennan _..... 27 21 20 29 103 Thomas B. Brennan 36 33 26 34 129 David L. Burke . 6 2 5 10 23 Robert F. Donovan .....— 31 8 20 14 73 Jas. E. Fitzgerald, Jr. 18 5 11 10 44 Louis F. Stuart ... ........ _.. 11 3 6 3 23 Daniel J. Forrest ....._..._ 6 1 3 0 10 Blanks48 22 15 36 121 ............................. Robert J. Muldoon _..._. 18 10 5 1 34 Paul W. O'Brien ....._._14 5 5 7 31 Associate Commissioners Blanks ...........__..... „_.„_37 16 18 30 101 Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total Senator Charles R. Brunelle 18 17 15 16 66 Edward L. Harley 14 9 9 11 43 Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total Francis R. King ....._ 15 9 8 6 38 Walter J. Cleary 57 25 27 24 133 Thomas Murray ._.._....... . 36 18 18 20 92 Maurice D. Condrey 29 31 26 37 123 John A. Sweeney ... 46 28 24 24 122 Blanks _..._.. _........ _.m40 10 14 26 90 Blanks 123 51 60 97 331 Representatives in General Court Sheriff Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total Prec. 1. Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total John A. Carr, Jr. 56 31 27 32 146 Patrick J. Brennan 24 13 14 17 68 Joseph M. Cormier .....__... 26 16 12 20 74 Michael DeLuca .........._.._1 2 0 2 5 Thomas G. Hennessy ... 54 26 30 35 145 Charles P. Fox 5 0 2 2 9 Robert P. Trask ..........»... 1 1 William R. Griffin _.5 2 0 4 11 Blanks 116 58 65 87 326 John C. Kelleher ...._._12 5 1 6 24 Daniel P. Leahy 11 7 7 4 29 District Attorney Ralph W. Robart ,..._12 13 9 6 44 Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total Patrick Henry Ryan 16 3 3 6 28 James J. Bruin 14 28 20 17 79 William H. Walsh ....._.._13 9 13 18 53 John A. Crowley 12 6 6 9 33 Blanks 27 12 18 22 79 John F. Daly .........__...._..., 27 13 15 21 76 Joseph M. Gavan .........._.. 44 6 8 11 69 A true copy, Attest: Blanks ....,....---...,... ....,,.,,..... 29 13 18 29 89 JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk. Clerk of Courts Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Frec. 3 Prec. 4 Total John J. Brennan 52 41 33 38 164 Edward L. Ford 29 7 14 12 62 John D. Medeiros .,...____ 6 4 2 5 17 Blanks .......,,„ ...................._.... 39 14 18 32 103 Register of Deeds Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total John Gordon Duffy 54 37 34 40 165 John T. Ford 34 8 14 16 72 Blanks _........._......„..__._...._38 21 19 31 109 ANNUAL REPORTS 121 TOWN WARRANT COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MIDDLESEX, SS. To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Greeting: In the names 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 affairs, to meet in the Cary Memorial Building in said Lexington, on MONDAY, THE TWENTY-NINTH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1934 at 8:00 P. M., then and there to act on the following articles : Article 1. To receive the report of any Board of Town Officers or of any Committee of the Town, and to appoint other Committees. Article 2. To see if the Town will authorize the settle- ment of claims for damages by Giuseppe Chiuccariello re- sulting from sewer and highway takings by paying to him $400. in consideration of the conveyance by him to the Town of Lots 8, 9, 10 and 11 on a plan by Elliott dated August 10, 1918 and recorded with Middlesex South District Deeds, Plan Book 268, Plan 35, and a release of damages by him and a release of betterments by the town, and to place this parcel of land under the control of the Board of Selectmen, acting as a Board of Park Commissioners and to provide for said payment by transfer of said sum from available funds. Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the town treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to bor- row money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue 122 TOWN OF LEXINGTON of the financial year beginning January 1, 1935 and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one year, and to renew such note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws ; any debt or debts incurred under this vote to be paid from the revenue of the financial year be- ginning January 1, 1935. Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to install street lights in the following streets : Fair Oaks Drive and Haskell Street. Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of $8.17 from available funds to the Water Department Maintenance Account to pay a bill of the Lexington Plumb- ing and Heating Co. Inc., Frederick H. Chase, Trustee, in- curred in 1933. Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to transfer sums from available funds to the following accounts: As- sessors; Collector of Taxes; Printing Town By -Laws; West- view Cemetery ; Water Maintenance ; Welfare ; Soldiers Re- lief ; Other Finance Offices and Accounts; Elections and Registrations; Street Signs. Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to transfer sums from available funds for labor and material on public works and for other expenses in connection therewith to be expended by the Selectmen for the aid of persons employed under Emergency Relief Administration within the town. Article 8. To see if the Town will authorize or ratify the expenditure of funds allocated to the town by the Emer- gency Relief Administration of the United States in the deepening, widening and straightening of Clematis Brook in accordance with the plan of Metcalf & Eddy. Article 9. To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen to raze or demolish the old concrete standpipe on land of the Town near the new standpipe and provide for the payment of the cost thereof by transfer from other accounts, or by issue of bonds or notes of the Town, or by a loan under the National Industrial Recovery Act, so called, and Chapter 366 of the Acts of 1933, as amended, or by increasing the loan of $40,000. authorized by a town meeting held under date of August 14, 1933, or act in any manner relating thereto. ANNUAL REPORTS 123 Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to install water mains in the following unaccepted streets, subject to the assessment of betterments and to take by eminent do- main the necessary easement therefor : Plymouth Road, from Robbins Road, in an easterly di- rection, a distance of approximately 75 feet; Robbins Road, from Plymouth Road in a southeasterly direction, a distance of approximately 105 feet; Pineknoll Road from the present end northerly a dis- tance of approximately 100 feet ; Chase Avenue from Bennett Avenue westerly, a dis- tance of approximately 200 feet; and provide for said installations by transfer from avail- able funds. Article 11. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to install sewers in the following streets: Robbins Road, from Plymouth Road in a southeasterly direction a distance of approximately 105 feet; Ply- mouth Road, from Robbins Road in an easterly di- rection a distance of approximately 75 feet; and provide funds for said installations by transfer from other accounts. Article 12. To see if the Town will vote to transfer funds for the lowering of the water main in Pleasant Street and completing the Blossom Street extension and other emergency construction work, also for the installation of water in other streets where it becomes necessary so to do. Article 13. To see if the Town will vote to ratify the action of the Selectmen in installing water mains in the fol- lowing streets, subject to the assessment of betterments: Simonds Road, from the present end in an easterly di- rection a distance of approximately 150 feet; Blake Road, from Simonds Road in a southeasterly di- rection a distance of approximately 350 feet; Article 14. To see if the Town will vote to transfer funds from the Trunk Line Sewer Account (Arlington Line 124 TOWN OF LEXINGTON to Bow Street) to the Sewer Construction Account, and to the Maturing Debt Account. And you are directed to serve this Warrant seven days at least before the time of said meeting as provided in the By -Laws of the Town. Hereof, fail not, and make due return on this War- rant, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands, at Lexington, this sixteenth day of October, A. D., 1934. ROBERT P. TRASK JOHN E. GILCREAST CHARLES E. FERGUSON DANIEL J. O'CONNELL JOHN A. LYONS Selectmen of Lexington. October 22, 1934. To the Town Clerk : I have notified the inhabitants of Lexington by posting printed copies of the foregoing Warrant in the Post Office, in the vestibule of the Town Office Building and six other public places in the Town, and by mailing a printed copy of the same to every registered voter in the Town seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest : PATRICK J. MAGUIRE, Constable of Lexington. ANNUAL REPORTS 125 SPECIAL MEETING OF TOWN MEETING MEMBERS OF PRECINCT TWO Held Monday, October 29, 1934 in Estabrook Hall Meeting was called to order by Town Clerk James J. Carroll at 7 :50 P. M. There were twenty-eight Town Meeting Members pres- ent. It was a unanimous vote that all nominations were to be made from the floor. For Chairman of the meeting the name of James J. Carroll was made and seconded. As a vote carried uani- mous. For Clerk of the Meeting the name of James J. Carroll was made and seconded. As a vote it was unanimous, The name of Randwall W. Richards of 67 Farmcrest Ave. was made and seconded as a Town Meeting Member of Precinct Two to fill the vacancy caused by the resigna- tion of Albert N. Webster term to expire in 1936. Motion made and seconded nominations be closed. Car- ried unanimously. It was a unanimous vote that Randall W. Richards be elected as a Town Meeting Member of Precinct Two term to expire 1936. The Clerk was instructed to cast one vote in favor of Randall W. Richards. It was moved and seconded that the meeting be dissolved. Carried unanimously. JAMES J. CARROLL, Clerk of the Meeting. 126 TOWN OF LEXINGTON I hereby accept my election as a Town Meeting Mem- ber of Precinct Two term expiring in 1936 as per the elec- tion held Monday, October 29, 1934, by the Town Meeting Members of Precinct. RANDALL W. RICHARDS. ANNUAL REPORTS 121 SPECIAL MEETING OF TOWN MEETING MEMBERS OF PRECINCT FOUR Held Monday, October 29, 1934, in the Clinic Room By official appointment of the Town Clerk, James J. Carroll, Robert P. Trask opened the meeting at 7:50 P. M. There were twenty-eight members present. It was a unanimous vote that Robert P. Trask serve as Chairman of the meeting. It was a unanimous vote that Francis E. Burke act as Clerk of the meeting. Nominations were heard for the election of a Town Meeting Member to fill the vacancy caused by the resigna- tion of Orville B. Denison, expiration of term 1936. The name of Frederic L. Fischer was made and sec- onded. It was a unanimous vote that nominations be closed. Ballots were passed and counted with the following re- sult: Twenty-eight votes were cast for Frederic L. Fischer, whereby he was duly elected a Town Meeting Member of Precinct Four, term expiring 1936. Motion was made and seconded that the meeting be dissolved. Unanimous 8:00 P. M. Attest: FRANCIS E. BURKE, Clerk. I hereby accept my election as a Town Meeting Mem- ber of Precinct Four, term expiring 1936 as per meeting held October 29, 1934. FREDERIC L. FISCHER. 128 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SPECIAL TOWN MEETING HELD OCTOBER 29, 1934 The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Robert H. Holt, at 8:08 P. M. There were one hundred forty-five Town Meeting Members present. Town Clerk James J. Carroll read the Warrant for the meeting until further reading was waived. A unanimous vote. Town Clerk James J. Carroll read the Constable's re- turn of the Warrant. Selectman Mr. Trask moved to take up Article 1. Un- der Article One Mr. E. H. Locke, Chairman of the Salary Adjustment Committee, read the following report: To the Town Meeting Members of Lexington: By vote of the Town Meeting on March 26, 1934, you instructed the 1Vloderator to appoint a committee of seven, composed of the Chairman of the Board of Select- men, the Chairman of the Appropriation Committee, the Chairman of the School Committee, and one Town Meeting member from each of the four precincts to make recommendations to the Town Meeting concerning the restoration of a salary cut which became effective July 1, 1933, and to report at some time during the current year. The committee so appointed offers the following report: Preliminary discussion of the question indicated that without knowledge of certain facts and figures not avail- able at this time the Committee should not try to reach a majority recommendation even though the members might hold individual opinions as to whether the time had come to make a restoration of pay in whole or in part. ANNUAL REPORTS 129 It is our belief that the majority of the Town Meeting members voted in favor of the 15 per cent reduction for one or more of the following reasons : Because other towns were reducing salaries ; because of reduction in the cost of living; because the Town Meeting members and the taxpayers almost without exception had had their sal- aries and income reduced ; and because in the face of high taxes and particularly the increasing cost of welfare work they believed that it was reasonable to expect Town employees to share in this added burden. It is entirely impossible for this Committee to secure accurate estimates of income and expenses for the next year and so indicate what the trend of our tax rate may be. The complete restoration of the pay cut would add approximately $2.O0 to the tax rate, other figures remain- ing the same. The cost of welfare work appears to be particularly important and yet indefinite. Large amounts of Federal funds are being allocated to Lexington, which at the pres- ent time will reduce the assessed cost of our welfare work. But when these funds are no longer available an increased burden will fall upon the taxpayers, which may add several dollars to the tax rate. The certainty of changes in the cost of living, the cost of materials, the value of the dollar, and particularly the cost of welfare work convince this Committee that no specific recommendations can be made at this time and we have voted so to report to this Meeting. Respectfully submitted, E. H. LOCKE, Chairman. October 26, 1934: Selectman Mr. Trask moved that the report be ac- cepted as a report of progress and the time of duration of the Committee be extended for the current year. Carried unanimously -8 :15 P. M. Under Article One Mr. Edwin B. Worthen, Chairman of "placing the German Field Piece Committee" read the following report: Because of the plans and preparations the local Le - 130 TOWN OF LEXINGTON gion were making towards securing a permanent home he offered the above be accepted as a report of progress until some future date. As a motion it was seconded and carried unanimously —8:16 P. M. Under Article One Mr. Randall B. Houghton, Chair- man of the School Committee, offered the following motion : Voted: That the moderator shall appoint two additional members to serve on the Committee on Increasing High School Accommodations. Carried unanimously -8 :17 P.M. Under Article One Mr. A. Edward Rowse, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee offered the following re- port of appropriations approved: Appropriations approved by Appropriation Commit- tee at a meeting held October 25, 1934. Art. 2. $400.00 to be transferred from Excess & Deficiency Acct. Art. 5. 8.17 to be transferred from Excess & Deficiency Acct. Art. 6. 100.00 to be transferred from Excess & Deficiency Acct. for Assessor's Dept. 600.00 to be transferred from Excess & Deficiency Acct. for Collector's Dept. 600.00 to be transferred from Excess & Deficiency Acct. for printing and publishing Revised Town By -Laws. 2000.00 to be transferred from Excess & Deficiency Acct. for Water Maintenance. 6000.00 to be transferred from Excess & Deficiency Acct. for Public Welfare Dept. 600.00 to be transferred from Excess & Deficiency Acct. for Soldier's Relief. 100.00 to be transferred from Excess & Deficiency Acct. for Other Finance Offices & Accounts. 50.00 to be transferred from Excess & Deficiency Acct. for Street Signs. 75.00 to be transferred from Excess & Deficiency Acct. for Elections and Registrations. The Appropriation Committee agreed to defer action on approving an appropriation for shingling a house at Westview Cemetery until the Committee had an opportun- ity to make a personal inspection of the property, being ANNUAL REPORTS 131 agreed that representatives of the Committee would make the inspection on Sunday, October 28, 1934. Art. 7. $1000.00 to be transferred from Excess & Deficiency Acct. Art. 9. The Committee voted to recommend that no action be taken with reference to the destruction or the demolition of the old concrete standpipe and that no further amount be appropriated for the standpipe project. Art. 10, $1700.00 to be transferred from Excess & Deficiency Acct. to be transferred from Sewer Construction— Trunk Line—Arlington Line to Bow Street Account. to be transferred from Excess & Deficiency Account. to be transferred from Sewer Construction— Trunk Line—Arlington Line to Bow Street Account. Art. 11. 1000.00 Art. 12. 4300.00 Art. 14. 7000.00 A. EDWARD ROWSE, Chairman Appropriation Committee. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article Two of- fering the following and voted upon in two parts: Art. 2. Voted: That the Board of Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized to compromise the claim of Giuseppe Chiuccariello against the Town for damages al- leged to result from certain takings of the land hereinafter referred to for highway purposes and for sewer purposes by the payment to him of the sum of $400 on the convey- ance by him to the Town after approval of title by the Town Counsel of Lots numbered 8, 9, 10 and 11 on a plan by Elliott dated August 10, 1918, and recorded with Middle- sex South District Deeds, Plan Book 268, Plan 35, by quit- claim deed subject to the rights already taken therein by the said Town for highway purposes and for sewer pur- poses and subject to taxes for the current year together with a release by the grantor of all claims for damages re- sulting from the said taking, and that the Selectmen be further authorized to release any claim which the Town may have against the said grantor by reason of any assess- ment of betterments incidental to the said takings, and for the purpose of possessing said land the sum of $400 is hereby transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Ac - 132 TOWN OF LEXINGTON count, and (as first part) . Carried unanimously -8 :21 P. M. Further voted, that this parcel of land be placed un- der the jurisdiction of the Board of Selectmen, acting as Park Commissioners (second part). Carried unanimously —8:22 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article Three offering the following: Art. 3. Voted: That the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borow money from time to time in anticipation of the reve- nue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1935, and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one year, and to renew such note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws; any debt or debts incurred un- der this vote to be paid from the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1935. Carried unanimously - 8:25 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article Four offering the following: Art. 4. Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to install street lights in Fair Oaks Drive and Haskell Street. Carried unanimously -8 :26 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article Five offering the following: Art. 5. Voted: That the sum of $8.17 be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account to the Water De- partment Maintenance Account to pay a bill of the Lexing- ton Plumbing and Heating Co., Inc., Frederick H. Chase, Trustee, incurred in 1933. Carried unanimously -8 :27 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article Six. Mr. Wood, Chairman of the Cemetery Committee, under Article 6 moves that $200.00 be transfererd from Excess & Deficiency Account to Cemeteries Account. Motion as pre- sented lost unanimously --8:30 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask offered the following which ANNUAL REPORTS 183 were presented and voted upon separately, to be transferred from Excess and Deficiency Accounts: Assessors, $100.00. Carried unanimously -8 :31 P.M. Collector of Taxes, $600.00. Carried unanimously 8 :32 P, M. Town By -Laws, $600.00. Carried unanimously -8:33 P. M. Water Maintenance, $2,000.00. Carried unanimously --8:35 P. M. Public Welfare, $6,000.00. Carried unanimously- -8:39 nanimously-8:39 P. M. Soldier's Relief, $600.00. Carried unanimously -8 :40 P. M. Other Finance Offices and Accounts, $100.00. Carried unanimously -8 :41 P. M. Street Signs, $50.00. Carried unanimously -8:42 P. M. EIections and Registrations, $75.00. Carried unani- mously -8 :43 P. M. Question by Mr. Hollis Webster as to the amount of money in Excess and Deficiency Account at the present time. Answered by Selectman Mr. Trask. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article Seven offering the following: Voted : That the sum of $1,000.00 be transferred from the Excess & Deficiency Account for labor and material on public works and for other expenses in connection there- with to be expended by the Selectmen for the aid of persons employed under Emergency Relief Administration within the Town. Carried unanimously -8 :44 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article Eight offering the following : Voted: That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to deepen, widen and straighten Clematis Brook in accordance with the plan of Metcalf & Eddy and to expend the funds 134 TOWN OF LEXINGTON alloted to the town by the Emergency Relief Administra- tion of the United States for that purpose. Carried unani- mously --8:48 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article Nine offering the following: Voted: That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to raze or demolish the old concrete standpipe on land of the Town near the new standpipe, as a part of the project to construct a steel standpipe, Docket No. 2263, authorized by a town meeting held under date of August 14, 1933, under the National Industrial Recovery Act, so called, and Chap- ter 366 of the Acts of 1933, as amended, and for the purpose of providing for the cost thereof, the sum of $6,000 be and hereby is transferred from the Excess & Deficiency Ac- count. Mr. Trask offered the following correction to the orig- inal as read, in place of "and hereby is transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account" to read "be appropri- ated and the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Se- lectmen be authorized to borrow the sum of $6,000.00 and to issue bonds or notes therefore payable in accordance with law." Remarks by A. Edward Rowse, Chairman of the Ap- propriation Committee. Questions and suggestions from the following: Messrs. Chamberlain, Ellis, Cutter, Sarano. Mr. Sarano makes motion that Article 9 be indefinitely postponed. Seconded. Indefinite postponement carried unanimous. Article 9 declared lost -8 :58 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 10 of- fering the following: Voted: That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to install water mains, not less than six inches in diameter and subject to the assessment of betterments and to take ANNUAL REPORTS X135 by eminent domain the necessary easement therefor in the following unaccepted streets: Plymouth Road, from Robbins Road, in an easterly direction, a distance of approximately 75 feet; Carried unanimously -8 :59 P. M. Robbins Road, from Plymouth Road in a southeast- erly direction, a distance of approximately 105 feet; Carried unanimously ----9:00 P. M. Pineknoll Road from the present end northerly, a distance of approximately 100 feet; Carried unanimously -9:01 P. M. Chase Avenue from Bennett Avenue westerly, a dis- tance of approximately 200 feet; Carried unanimously -9:02 P. M. and for the purpose of said construction and installation of water mains, the sum of $1,700 be transferred from the Excess & Deficiency Account. Carried unanimously -9:03 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article Eleven offering the following: Voted: That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to install a sewer in an unaccepted street called Robbins Road, from Plymouth Road in a southeasterly direction a distance of approximately 105 feet, subject to the assessment of bet- terments and to take by eminent domain the necessary ease- ment therefor ; Carried unanimously -9:04 P. M. Voted: That the Board of Selectmen, be authorized to install a sewer in an unaccepted street called Plymouth Road, from Robbins Road in an easterly direction a dis- tance of approximately 75 feet, subject to the assessment of betterments and to take by eminent domain the necessary easement therefor. Carried unanimously -9 :05 P. M. 136 TOWN OF LEXINGTON and for the purpose of said construction and installation of sewers the sum of $1,000 be transferred from the Trunk Line Sewer Account (Arlington Line to Bow Street) . Car- ried unanimously -9:06 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 12 of- fering the following: Voted: That the sum of $4300 be transferred to the Water Construction Account from the Excess and Defi- ciency Account for the lowering of the water main in Pleas- ant Street and completing the Blossom Street water main extension, and doing other emergency construction work and installing water mains in streets where it becomes nec- essary. Questions by Messrs. Cutter, Hutchinson and Cutter. Motion made by Mr. Cutter that a Committee of three be appointed by the Moderator to investigate the matter of appropriations for water main construction, Pleasant and Blossom Streets extension. Above motion seconded. Above motion as presented declared lost unanimous - 9 :24 P. M. Original motion of Article 12 as presented by Select- man Mr. Trask put to vote. Carried unanimous -9 :25 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 13 of- fering the following: Voted: That the action of the Board of Selectmen in installing water mains, subject to the assessment of better- ments and taking by eminent domain, in Simonds Road, from the present end in an easterly direction, a distance of approximately 150 feet, and Blake Road, from Simonds Road in a southeasterly direction a distance of approxi- mately 350 feet, be and the same hereby is ratified and ap- proved. Carried unanimously -9 ;26 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 14 offer- ing the following: ANNUAL REPORTS 187 138 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Voted: That the sum of $7,000 be transferred from the Trunk Line Sewer Account (Arlington Line to Bow Street) to the Maturing Debt Account. Carried unani- mously -9:28 P. M. Motion made and seconded that the meeting be dis- WARRANT FOR STATE ELECTION solved. Carried unanimously -9 :29 P. M. A true record. Attest: JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk. THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, ss. To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth you are hereby re- quired to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town who are qualified to vote in Elections to meet in Emerson Hall, Stone Building, East Lexington (Precinct One) Cary Memorial Building, Lexington Center (Precinct Two, Precinct Three and Precinct Four) on Tuesday, the Sixth day of November, 1934 at seven o'clock A. M. to cast their ballots for the following offices: Governor; Lieutenant Governor ; Secretary; Treasurer ; Au- ditor; Attorney General ; Senator. in Congress ; Representa- tive in Congress; Councillor; Senator; Representatives in General Court; District Attorney; Clerk of Courts; Regis- ter of Deeds; County Commissioner ; Two Associate County Commissioners; Sheriff (to fill vacancy). And to take action on the following questions: Question No. 1. Law submitted Upon Referendum Petition. Shall a law described as follows:— This law amends General Laws, Chapter 131, as previ- ously amended, by repealing section 105A thereof and add- ing thereto three new sections, 105B, 105C, and 114A. Section 105B provides that whoever uses any trap or other device for capture of fur bearing animals, which is ANNUAL REPORTS 139 not designed to kill such animal at once or take it unhurt and which is likely to cause continued suffering to an ani- mal caught therein, shall be fined fifty dollars, but traps or other devices for protection or property, set not more than fifty yards from any building, cultivated plot, or en- closures used for rearing poultry or game birds, to the use of which the presence of vermin may be determined, are excluded from the application of this section. Section 105C provides for the submission to the voters at an municipal election in any city or town upon petition, of the question of whether the operation of section 105B shall be suspended or if it has been already suspended, of the question whether it shall again be operative in such city or town. Section 114A provides that the Commissioner of Con- servation may suspend the operation of section 105B for a period not exceeding thirty days within any special terri- tory under the control of his department. This law also provides for the submission, by the selectmen to the voters at a special town meeting in the current year, upon petition, of the question as to whether the provisions of sec- tion 105B shall be suspended in any town; and which was approved by both branches of the General Court by vote not recorded, be ap- proved? To obtain a full expression of opinion, vot- ers should vote on both of the following ques- tions: (a) If a voter desires to permit the sale of any and all alcoholic beverages in this town he will vote "YES" on both questions. (b) If he desires to permit the sale of wines and malt beverages only herein, he will vote "NO" on question 1 and "YES" on ques- tion 2. (c) If he desires to prohibit the sale of any and all alcoholic beverages herein, he will 'vote "NO" on both questions. 140 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 1. Shall licenses be granted in this town for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages (whisky, rum, gin, malt beverages, wines and all other alcoholic beverages) ? 2. Shall licenses be granted in this town for the sale therein of wines and malt beverages (wines and beer, ale and all other malt bev- erages) ? 1. Shall the pari-mutuel system of betting on licensed horse races be permitted in this county? 2. Shall the pari-mutuel system of betting on licensed dog races be permitted in this county? YES NO NO �� The Polls will be open at 7 :00 A. M. and will remain open until 8:00 P. M. .And you are directed to serve this Warrant seven days at least before the time of said meeting as provided in the By -Laws of the Town. Hereof, fail not, and make due return on this War- rant, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands, at Lexington, this eighteenth day of October, A.D., 1934. ROBERT P. TRASK, JOHN E. GILCREAST, CHARLES E. FERGUSON, DANIEL J. O'CONNELL, JOHN A. LYONS, Selectmen of Lexington. Constable. ANNUAL REPORTS 141 October 22nd, 1934. 142 TOWN OF LEXINGTON To the Town Clerk, I have notified the inhabitants of Lexington by posting printed copies of the foregoing Warrant in the Post Office, STATE ELECTION NOVEMBER 6, 1934 in the vestibule of the Town Office Building and six other public places in the Town, and by mailing a printed copy of the same to every registered voter in the Town eight days before the time of said meeting. The following election officers had been appointed by the Selectmen and were assigned to duty at the four pre - Attest: tincts as follows : PATRICK J. MAGUIRE, PRECINCT ONE Constable of Lexington. Warden ...._._ Charles J. Dailey Deputy Warden ..._ Mrs. Mary A. Rowland Inspector ...... ..„........... ._............ _______ ....... ,.. Frances Harrington Inspector _. ......... _______ ........... _...... George E. Foster Deputy Inspector Alfred Hayward Deputy Inspector Donald Cameron Clerk Mabelle S. Peavy Deputy Clerk._.._...._......._...................._,..._......_...._...._.. Arthur W. Hughes Teller....__...._...._._._.........................._......._............._....,.. Eugene L. Morgan Teller..__....__...._......_...._...,..._..__----..,....___...._._...._...._.. Harold MacGilvray Teller.....__.._._....__.._._...,....._._..-----_............._...._.........._...._Alice G. Marshall Teller __....... _.._........... _....... _._..._ George F. Stygles PRECINCT TWO Warden._......._._._._...._._..__....,....,.....,,.._...._......_._._.............. Irving B. Pierce Deputy Warden __.... _.. Victor Harmon Inspector ...__..,........,.,_................__...._._...._.._.....__...,_..George V. Morse Inspector _.._.......__...._ Randall Richards Deputy Inspector ... ........ _______ ............ _......... ...._Elizabeth Nourse Deputy Inspector William E. Manley Clerk...._.. ............................_...............................__._...,.. John H. Dacey Deputy Clerk _..._,..........................._......._...._._._...._...... Frederick Connor Teller ._........._ Harry G. Frost Teller... _...,..... ...................... ..................... _..._..._......_.......... __.. Clifford Pierce Teller..............................._....,,........,_......._......._.._......_...._. Edward McGrory Teller......._....,.......,.,........,.,....._...,_...._..._..............._.........._....... Ruth Ray PRECINCT THREE Warden._._...._.__.....,._..__..._.....__........,,..„...._,.,.........,,.... Harvey Winlock Deputy Warden ...._ ....._ Frederick Tullar ANNUAL REPORTS 143 Inspector ». ...._.. __......».....,,__...... James T. McGann Inspector ..__......._...._ .....,...._............. Charles E. Moloy, Jr. DeputyInspector .._......._._.._._............._.........._ .......... Emma Hovey Deputy Inspector...._...,_......._..............,._....__.._.......»....... John Corcoran Clerk James L. McKenzie Deputy Clerk _ Samuel W. Wellington Teller...._...._................»........._.._..._,..._ ..._....._..._.......__.._.. Timothy Kinneen Teller_. .....»... ...»._............,..... __._.,........_._..:,_. Esther Graham Teller........................._..,........_........_.._......._.._..._......__ John J. McCormick Teller».—..,.».....»..,..».._.._...._.........._....T........_....... Edward B. O'Connor PRECINCT FOUR Warden._._......._..............•........_...._....__.._...........».... Howard E. Custance Deputy Warden _..._....._ ....,_._.._ William E. Milliken Inspector...._.._....._..............__.._...._._.._..._.,.._._.._......._.._.. Warren Haynes Inspector....»...........__._...,,,.»..»......_._._._........._..._..... Margaret Merrick Deputy Inspector »....,......_.. ......... _....................... Irene Robinson Deputy Inspector ...._....,,,»._..»,.._...._._....,.._.. Daniel A. Gorman, Jr. Clerk_.........__......» ................._...,..... _........_..__ Frank Maguire Deputy Clerk . _.._...._._..» .,...._._._...._..... Margaret T. Kennedy Teller.............._.._...,.............._.....__....,,.»...._...._...._._.................,._..._.... Agnes Hall Teller James J. Waldron Teller.,.................-_._................._..__._Clifford R. Harvey Teller........ ..... ,....__..... _.................. .._..... ,,.._...».._...... ._...»,...Harry F. Howard The polls were declared open in each Precinct at seven o'clock A. M. and remained open in each Precinct until eight o'clock P. M. The election officers were sworn to the faithful per- formance of their duties. The ballots were counted by the election officers in each Precinct, the tally sheets and total vote sheets prepared by the Town Clerk being used. The ballots cast were counted, enclosed in envelopes, sealed, signed by the election officers, together with the un- used ballots, delivered to the Town Clerk at his office. The total registration of voters was 4941 (four thou- sand nine hundred forty-one) . Prec. 1. Prec. 2. Prec. 3. Prec. 4. Total number of voters: Total number of voters: Total number of voters: Total number of voters: 1308 Thirteen hundred eight 1187 Eleven hundred eighty-seven 1230 Twelve hundred thirty 1216 Twelve hundred sixteen 144 TOWN OF LEXINGTON The Town Clerk and Board of Registrars canvassed the result as follows: Precinct 1. Ballots cast: Precinct 2. Ballots cast: Precinct 3. Ballots cast: Precinct 4. Ballots cast: Total vote cast: 1120 Eleven hundred twenty 1035 Ten hundred thirty-five 1097 Ten hundred ninety-seven 1018 Ten hundred eighteen 4270 Four thousand two hundred and seventy. GOVERNOR Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 John W. Aiken _______ 3 1 2 0 Gaspar G. Bacon ____ 582 734 703 605 James M. Curley ....._... 414 218 340 319 Freeman W. Follett ...... 0 2 0 1 Frank A. Goodwin .. 99 64 40 73 Alfred Baker Lewis ..... 11 7 4 4 Edward Stevens 2 0 0 2 9 9 8 14 Total 6 2624 1291 3 276 26 4 40 1120 1035 1097 1018 4270 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Elizabeth Donovan ..» ... John W. Haigis .._...... Horace L Hillis ...........»... Joseph L. Hurley ...._..,,. Florence L. Lawton ...._ Horace Riley ... Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 19 16 9 10 647 758 737 642 4 4 5 6 396 230 333 324 3 4 0 4 4 1 0 4 47 22 13 28 Totals ....._..__..._.._ 1120 1035 1097 1018 SECRETARY Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Walter Burke .............. 4 0 1 5 Frederic W. Cook ._........ 675 791 753 653 George L. McGlynn 6 3 5 3 Leslie A. Richards 17 14 21 11 Joseph Santosuosso ._354 194 298 301 William B. Taylor ....._ 4 2 2 4 Blanks 60 31 17 41 1120 1035 1097 1018 Total 54 2784 19 1283 11 9 110 4270 Total 10 2872 17 63 1147 12 149 4270 ANNUAL REPORTS 145 146 TOWN OF LEXINGTON TREASURER CONGRESSMAN (5th Dist.) Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total Prec. 1 Prec, 2 Prec, 3 Prec. 4 Total Oscar U. Dionne 564 690 681 586 2521 Jeremiah J. O'Sullivan 318 191 295 285 1089 William R. Ferry 14 8 6 12 40 Edith Nourse Rogers _. 737 819 770 704 3030 Thomas Gilmartin 5 2 8 7 22 Blanks 65 25 32 29 151 Charles F. Hurley 451 288 370 361 1470 Harry Maltzman ... 13 13 6 9 41 Totals ..,...... 1120 1035 1097 1018 4270 Frederick S. Reynolds.._. 6 1 0 5 12 Blanks _.._ _..._ _ 67 33 26 38 164 1120 1035 1097 1018 4270 AUDITOR Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total Henning A. Blomen 9 2 4 5 20 Thomas H. Buckley __. 898 284 368 349 1399 Alonzo B. Cook _.......—. 592 657 658 585 2492 Walter S. Hutchins .. 18 22 12 13 65 Paul Skers ............................ 4 0 0 2 6 Blanks ......_._...._. ........... 99 70 55 64 288 Totals . 1120 1035 1097 1018 4270 ATTORNEY GENERAL Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total Morris Berzon ____ 18 13 7 13 51 Paul A. Dever ........_......_.. 368 226 324 309 1227 Charles A. Flaherty ...... 3 0 1 3 7 George F. Hogan ............ 3 3 4 9 19 Fred E. Delcher ....—... 5 3 5 3 16 Joseph E. Warner ____ 651 755 727 629 2762 Blanks .__........ __..... _____ 72 35 29 52 188 Totals ....... _......._ ... 1120 1035 1097 1018 4270 SENATOR IN CONGRESS Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total Albert S. Coolidge ....._. 18 15 10 16 59 W. Barnard Smith ...... 3 4 4 9 20 David I. Walsh _._..._..— 508 377 449 447 1781 Robert M. Washburn ... 527 617 599 516 2259 Albert L. Waterman .._ 8 0 3 0 11 Paul C. Wicks __.... 2 1 1 4 8 Blanks ...----- ...._... 54 21 31 26 132 Totals ..... ..... _, 1120 1035 1097 1018 4270 COUNCILLOR (6th Dist.) Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total James J. Brennan 358 236 322 325 1241 Eugene A. F. Burtnett633 725 702 615 2675 Blanks ... _........_ 129 74 73 78 354 1120 1035 1097 1018 4270 SENATOR (7th Middlesex Dist.) Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total Walter J. Cleary ....._........ 350 207 310 308 1175 Joseph R. Cotton 693 791 747 670 2901 Blanks '77 37 40 40 194 1120 1035 1097 1018 4270 REPRESENTATIVES IN GENERAL COURT (28th Middlesex Dist.) Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total John A. Carr, Jr. _..._..... 336 212 293 288 1129 Nelson B. Crosby 600 709 673 594 2576 Hollis M. Gott 583 663 656 555 2457 Thomas G. Hennessy 271 172 258 237 938 Blanks .__,...,, ... .._......... _450 314 314 362 1440 Totals ..... 2240 2070 2194 2036 8540 DISTRICT ATTORNEY (Northern Dist.) Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total Warren L. Bishop ..._....... 586 661 624 594 2465 James J. Bruin ........____ 262 155 238 218 873 Richard S. McCabe ......... 200 181 202 159 742 Blanks ....._........._...._.....__..._.. 72 38 33 47 190 Totals ....._.........._.._..... 1120 1035 1097 1018 4270 ANNUAL REPORTS 147 CLERK OF COURTS (Middlesex County) Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec, 4 Total John J. Brennan ...._345 217 319 304 1185 Ralph N. Smith 648 740 722 624 2734 V. Philip Torigian ... 19 14 10 12 55 Blanks 108 64 46 78 296 Totals ..... _ W.._.,,1120 1035 1097 1018 4270 REGISTER OF DEEDS (Middlesex Southern Dist.) 148 TOWN OF LEXINGTON QUESTION No. 1 Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total Yes — _..__ 379 341 386 395 1501 No ..._.__...__....._.... 301 337 319 226 1183 Blanks ....._..... ..................»»_ 440 357 392 397 1586 Totals . _... 1120 1035 1097 1018 4270 QUESTION No. 2 Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total John Gordon Duffy ...... 369 218 317 297 1201 Yes_._._..w.._....._...... ......... »..._ 608 479 515 527 2129 Thomas Leighton ....._,.... 633 747 729 636 2745 No —......._._.._. 388 476 477 373 1714 Blanks ......,...._.......__.._...._... 118 70 51 85 324 124 80 105 118 427 Totals ._._..,.. 1120 1035 1097 1018 4270 Totals ....._.._._................. 1120 1035 1097 1018 4270 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (Middlesex County) Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total Thomas B. Brennan 357 217 318 310 1202 Earl C. Hamilton 27 15 14 17 73 Victor Francis Jewett597 731 698 596 2622 Blanks ...... 139 72 67 95 373 Totals _..._....__ 1120 1035 1097 1018 4270 ASSOCIATE COMMISSIONERS (Middlesex County) Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec.3 Prec. 4 Total Robert D. Donaldson ._ 567 676 662 538 2443 Edward L. Harley 315 196 285 277 1073 Thomas Murray 289 182 253 258 982 Alfred H, Pigott 22 12 80 13 127 Melvin G. Rogers 544 661 576 551 2332 John D. Sexton .... __..... 21 12 11 15 59 Blanks ,,,..........._..._....._.......,482 331 327 384 1524 . Totals ........ 2240 2070 2194 2036 8540 SHERIFF (Middlesex County) Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec.4 Total Donald P. Hurd 18 14 14 19 65 Joseph M. McElroy .,...— 671 729 710 605 2715 Ascanio di Rago _..._.,,,,4 " 0 . 1 1 6 Ralph W. Robart ....._351 244 327 325 1247 Blanks 76 48 45 68 237 Totals 1120 1035 1097 1018 4270 QUESTION No. 3 Prec. 1 Prce. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total Yes ...... »......». 632 572 590 540 2334 323 350 359 320 1352 Blanks ____________ 165 113 148 158 584 Totals ..._..._..... ..._..... 1120 1035 1097 1018 4270 QUESTION No. 4 Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total Yes ._ 652 482 558 582 2274 No ..... — . _..-..._..... 299 413 385 307 1404 Blanks _ ...................-.__..•._..... 169 140 154 129 592 1120 1035 1097 1018 4270 Yes QUESTION No. 5 Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total 478 318 384 424 1604 417 541 503 405 1866 225 176 210 189 800 Totals ....._._.....__.._... 1120 1035 1097 1018 4270 A true record. Attest: JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk. ANNUAL REPORTS 149 RECOUNT HELD NOVEMBER 17, 1934 FOR THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL Upon proper petition of Eugene A. F. Burtnett a re- count was held November 17, 1934 of the votes cast on November 6, 1934, for the office of Governor's Council held in Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building. The following tellers were sworn to the faithful per- formance of their duties for said recount: Irving B. Pierce Eugene T. Buckley Frederick J. Lowe Howard E. Custance James L. McKenzie Samuel Wellington Richard E. Truesdell Bartlett J. Harrington and the result of the canvass by the board of Registrars was as follows : GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL James J. Brennan ...... Eugene A. F. Burtnett Blanks Prec. 1 362 630 128 Prec. 2 236 725 74 Prec. 3 320 704 73 Prec.4 Total 326 1244 616 2675 76 351 Totals ..... -....-.__ 1120 1035 1097 1018 4270 James J. Brennan gained three. Eugene A. F. Burtnett remained the same. Blanks lost three. A true record. Attest: JAMES J. CARROLL, Town. Clerk. 150 TOWN OF LEXINGTON RECOUNT HELD DECEMBER 15,1934, FOR THE OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE Upon proper petition of Frederic W. Cook a recount was held December 15, 1934, of the votes cast on Novem- ber 6, 1934, for the office of Secretary, held in Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building. The following tellers were sworn to the faithful per- formance of their duties for said recount: Irving B. Pierce Eugene T. Buckley Frederick J. Love Howard E. Custance James L. McKenzie Samuel Wellington Richard E. Truesdell Bartlett J. Harrington and the result of the canvass by the Board of Registrars was as follows: SECRETARY Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total Walter Burke ....._..,_,.....,... 4 0 2 6 12 Frederic W. Cook 674 791 753 652 2870 George L. McGlynn 6 3 4 3 16 Leslie A. Richards .....__ 17 14 8 11 50 Joseph Santosuosso 355 194 311 301 1161 William B. Taylor . 4 2 1 4 11 Blanks 60 31 18 41 150 Totals . 1120 1035 1097 1018 4270 Walter Burke gained two (2). Frederic W. Cook lost two (2) . ANNUAL REPORTS George L. McGIynn lost one (1) . Leslie A. Richards lost thirteen (13) . Joseph Santosuosso gained fourteen (14). William B. Taylor lost one (1) . Blanks gained one (1). A true record. Attest: JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk. 151 152 TOWN OF LEXINGTON APPROVAL OF GENERAL BY-LAWS OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON Boston, Mass., December 17, 1934. The foregoing by-laws are hereby approved with the exception of Article II, Sec. 2 ; Article VI, Sec. 2 ; Article XXIV, Sec. 49 ; Article XXV, Sec. 2, which are hereby dis- approved. JOSEPH E. WARNER, Attorney General. This is to certify that the foregoing general By -Laws of the Town of Lexington were published in the Lexington Minute -Man December 27, 1934, January 3, 1935, and Jan- uary 10, 1935. Attest: JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk. TOWN CLERK'S REPORT 153 REPORT OF TOWN CLERK Lexington, Mass, December 31, 1934. HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen: Following is the Town Clerk's Report for the year 1934, covering licenses and fees collected: Number of Dog licenses issued -Male _____ 637 Made void 3 634 @ $2.00 $1,268.00 Number of Dog licenses issued -Female 101 Made void 2 99 @ $5.00 495.00 Number of Female Spayed Dog licenses issued....._..._ _._..._.................._...._..»_.........,..._..__..... 182 Made void _ _....... 1 181 @ $2.00 362.00 Number of Breeder's licenses issued _... 2 @ $25.00 50.00 Total$2,175.00 Total number of licenses issued _... 922 Number of Resident Citizen Sporting licenses issued -67 at $3.2b _. » .. ...._....._..........._.._..... _ ..._..... _ $217.75 Number of Resident Hunting licenses issued -136 @ $200 272.00 Number of Resident Fishing licenses issued 102 Made void . ..... ..................................... 3-99 @ $2.00 198.00 Number of Female and Minor Fishing licenses issued -29 Made void ..,...._........... _..., .,_.._........_..._..... 1-28 @ $1.25 $5.00 Number of Resident Citizen's Trapping licenses -3 @ $5.25 15.75 Number of Minor Trapping licenses issued -1 @ $2.25 ..... 2.25 Number of Duplicate licenses issued -3 @ $0.50 . 1.50 154 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Number of Resident Citizen Sporting licenses issued -Free. -7 ... ._.._...__...-.._...._..._.............................,,.....»..,...»._ Free $742.25 Total licenses issued ...... ....».-......_................ _................._..._.. 348 Fees collected according to Article 17, Section 2, of the General By -Laws, Town of Lexington, for the year 1934, and same turned over to Town Treasurer as of December 31, 1934. Marriages...._...._................-..............._..._......_.._........- $176.00 Mortgages.............................._........_...._...._.__........_............».»....»........ 254.11 Discharges.»»_......_..-......._._.............-.....,.....,,.,,...». »...,..._, ..._.». ..._...._.. 9.50 Certificates............................._................»._........»»......................... ...._.. 11.02 Polls..........»........................................................_...._.... 8.25 Miscellaneous 2.25 ».,,,,..._.....,......_.... $461.13 JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk. TOWN CLERK'S REPORT 155 BIRTHS RECORDED FOR THE YEAR 1934 Date Name Whole Number Recorded, 105 JANUARY Parents 5 Richard Joseph Meadows William and Blanche (Pherson) Meadows 6 James Lawrence Munroe Alfonso A. and Margaret E. (Keenan) Munroe 6 Wilma Lillian Hultman Einar K. and Johanna (Morrison) Hultman 9 Jean Grace Lepore Guy and Marion L. (Connor) Lepore 16 John Eben Page Borden Neil H, and Esther (Page) Borden 16 Nutt Henry J. and Patricia A. (Russo) Nutt 18 Anne Winchester Cummings Edward W. and Anna (Fellows) Cummings 19 Sally Ann Caterino Edward B. and Mildred E. (Ivarson) Caterino 24 Mary Flint Potter Winthrop F. and Priscilla (Page) Potter 25 Cynthia Elliott Moakley Richard E. and Doris L. (MePeake) Moakley 28 Cora Alice Revell Harry J. and Nellie (Bunker) Revell FEBRUARY 2 Robert Leo Perry John and Mary E. (Conlon) Perry 3 Anne Lucy Vaccarest George P. and Regna (Mongrain) Vaccarest 5 Esther Delorada Iovino Dominic and Lillian (Belladena) Iovino 7 Nancy Wilson Harold M. and Claire (Dunbrack) Wilson 8 Gloria Northrup Pierre A. and Leone (Mason) Northrup 15 —Swinnimer Willard O. and Helen J. (Burgess) Swinnimer 23 Virginia Merle Sawyer Ralph and Maud (Moore) Sawyer 25 Pauline Diane Glynn Paul E. and Alice M. (Doucette) Glynn MARCH 1 Caroline Mary Faulkingham Berton A. and Mary A. (Riddell) Faulkingham 156 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 7 Charles Thomas Williams Ernest E. and Charlotte (Carpenter) Williams 9 Cecily Clark Philip M. and Marion (Town) Clark 10 John Joseph McCormack, Jr. John J. and Catherine T. (Stone) McCormack 11 William Thomas Whiting George G. and Marion E. (Rebus) Whiting 15 Gerald Meadows Jesse R. and Lillian S. (Wilkinson) Meadows 17 Patricia Doris Mortimer Alfred C. and Mary C. (Tierney) Mortimer 17 Mary Frances Timothy James F. and Mary (Hennessy) Timothy 18 Mary Patricia McLaughlin Bernard and Anne (Hegarty) McLaughlin 18 !Patricia Margaret Kinneen Timothy and Martha (Barry) Kinneen 19 Elizabeth Ann Tremblay Camile J. and Anna M. (Moran) Tremblay 22 Robert Bruce Mason William F. and Evelyn C. (Coolidge) Mason 28 Mary Alice MacInnis Raymond and Alice (Hewitt) MacInnis 28 Allan Malcolm Swenson Axel M. and Ingeborg (Norling) Swenson 31 Elizabeth Elinor Hamlin Hazen W. and Elizabeth (Foss) Hamlin APRIL 2 Lillian Patricia Kenny John Joseph and Catherine M. (McCarthy) Kenny 5 Dalores Marcella Russo Nicholas and Dorothy (Riley) Russo 7 Donald Walter Tucker, Jr. Donald W. and Aubrey (Foster) Tucker 10 Lawrence Matthew Carroll Lawrence and Mary A. (Lawson) Carroll 14 Mary Lucretia Travers Henry J. and Hazel E. (Stevens) Travers 18 Barbara Ann MacDonald Owen R. and Margaret A. (James) McDonald 18 Margaret Moakley Robert and Mary E. (Peake) Moakley 20 Alice Ricci Carmen and Josephine (Palmere) Ricci 24 Phyllis Marion Rhoda Edward M. and Velma M. (Bloomer) Rhoda 24 Earl Roosevelt Graves, Jr. Earl R. and Alice E. (Kendall) Graves 24 Harold Freeman Lombard, Jr. Harold F. and Helen E. (Fowler) Lombard 26 Barbara Ann Wheeler Arthur E. and Christine G. (Hanson) Wheeler MAY 4 Richard John Ingham Edward R. and Marjorie (Wilson) Ingham 5 Virginia Ellis Timothy John E. and Virginia A. (Morgan) Timothy TOWN CLERK'S REPORT 157 8 George Crosby Sheldon, Jr. George C. and Vivian M. (Weatherbee) Sheldon 15 Peter Tuttle Smith Ivan H. and Grace I. (Tuttle) Smith 21 Beatrice Mary Walsh James R. and Mary E. (Hadley) Walsh 21 Robert Bryan Rosenberger William R. and Priscilla (Mosher) Rosenberger 21 John Matthew Barry, Jr. John M. and Helen R. (Healey) Barry 24 Dora Agatha Johns William and Agatha (Gibson) Johns 28 Paul Bradley Hunneman Frederick B, and Hazel (Hamilton) Hunneman 30 Lorene Marguerite Norlin Merrill F. and Viola M. (Tellier) Norlin 30 Martha Ellen Norlin Merrill F. and Viola M. (Tellier) Norlin 30 Michael Delfino, Jr. Michael and Anna (Moscardelli) Delfino JUNE 1 William James Lennon Edward J. and Grace M. (Johnson) Lennon 5 Mary Ann Butler Charles F. and Adelaid M. (Bennett) Butler 18 Ann Mary Lynah Thomas G. and Elizabeth (Dee) Lynah 18 Carol Philippa Poulleys Philip and Lulu (Koines) Poulleys 19 Robert Allan Miller Albert A. and Helen A. (Smith) Miller 29 Paul Wilbur Banks Wilbur R. and Myrtle A. (Thomas) Banks 29 Mary Ann Moretti Samuel and Henrietta (Costanza) Moretti JULY 12 Caroline Mary Deitch Samuel and Ruth (Lessof) Deitch 18 Keith Edwin Bond Frank C. and Elizabeth F. (McKenzie) Bond 20 Anne Sarah Coburn Charles L. and Elizabeth (Clapp) Coburn 21 Carolyn Adele Kroll Adolph S. and Alice L (DeVincent) Kroll 26 Virginia Lee Alfred J. and Sophie (Arsenault) Lee 31 Thomas Ambrose Stanton John J. and Grace (Dailey) Stanton AUGUST 1 Elizabeth Callahan Paul L. and Florence M. (MacGillivray) Callahan 8 Virginia Joan Fletcher Howard A. and Mary E. (Flonex) Fletcher 19 George Goddu Crane Charles E. and Helen (Goddu) Crane 29 Barbara Ann Lichtenberg John C. and Alberta P. (Brown) Lichtenberg 30 Marcia Nan McLean Eugene S. and Clara L. (Smith) McLean SEPTEMBER 4 Sandra Lee Smith Allen R. and Beatrice (Corbin) Smith 5 Helen Ingram John M. and Helen R. M. (McDevitt) Ingram 6 Linda Anne Thyne Alexander F. and Renah F. (Maclnnis) Thyne 158 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 7 Robert Henry Munch Robert W. and Clara A. (Hamilton) Munch 7 Herbert Creighton Rourke Creighton and Margaret (Curra) Rourke 8 William Joseph Carpenter, Jr. William J. and Ethlyn I. (Cole) Carpenter 16 Daniel Anthony Santosuosso Anthony A. and Dorothy A. (Mason) Santosuosso 20 Josephine Cuccinello Frank and Julia (Devito) Cuccinello 27 Paul Mark Vadeboncoeur Emile J. and Dorothy (Charles) Vadeboncoeur 27 Mae McCarthy Warren E. and Vera (Graham) McCarthy 28 Peter Charles Spencer John A. and Annie (Cameron) Spencer. 28 Barbara Buckley Joseph W. and Mary F. (McGann) Buckley OCTOBER 1 Marilyn Mae Cumming John E. and Lillian M. (Edgett) Cumming 3 3 Frank Marchese Louis and Rose (Lanzelotti) Marchese 3 Theresa Marchese Louis and Rose (Lanzelotti) Marchese 6 Charles Francis Simonds Harold P. and Helen E. (Moloy) Simonds Hubert R. and Lois R. (Morgan) Durling Almyra L. and Ardelle (Terhune) Bump Robert F. and Eunice (Dewel) Knox 7 Carol Durling 11 Barry Alan Bump 19 Bruce Chapman Knox 11 Ruth Frances Goodwin James Edward and Ethel Louise (Deojay) Goodwin 18 Mary Elizabeth McMakin Russell E. and Caroline E. (Silva) McMakin 23 Frederick Warley Ham, 3d Frederick W. and Mary C. (Nici) Ham NOVEMBER 3 13 Chester Hutchinson Davis Charles G. and Ruth (Hutchinson) Davis 30 John Allan Holmes Henry H. and Mary (Weidner) Holmes DECEMBER 5 Frederick Fuller Patterson Leon F. and Alice (\Tenney) Patterson 12 Frank DeLano Beveridge Arnold P. and Priscilla (DeLano) Beveridge 22 Lois Ann Finney Charles Albert and Helen (Wezewich) Finney JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk. Including Stillbirths recorded as deaths, 115 TOWN CLERK'S REPORT 159 DEATHS RECORDED FOR THE YEAR 1934 JANUARY Yrs. Mos. Days 66 7 27 72 6 18 64 2 27 84 5 21 4 24 67 82 1 14 65 11 8 56 76 8 11 72 4 2 68 2 19 89 1 79 5 11 Date Name 4 Mary Gardner Chase 6 Ernest Theodore Fenwick 6 Nellie G. Whitten 8 George Francis Teague 9 Paul McCarthy 10 Thomas Patrick Cain 10 Orilla Brown Cookson 16 Frederick Sewell Libby 21 Mary C. Casey 22 Carrie T. Kellogg 24 Ezra Breed 25 Emma W. Robes 30 James Knight Walker 30 Ellen Stark Lewis FEBRUARY 1 Julia M. Wallin 11 Ernest J. Collins 13 Bernard F. Walsh 16 Bartholomew D. Callahan 17 John Edgar Garmon 18 Mary Andresen 20 Frances Brastow Parker 23 Stephen Decater Jones 24 Erma Lois Burgess 25 Frederica K. Jones 4 Frances Maria Robinson 6 Mary J. Byrnes 6 George Cristopher Lynah 6 James Meehan 7 Ernest Spaulding Holton 77 7 11 58 51 69 3 15 81. 6 0 51 5 3 66 28 83 4 28 44 0 13 72 3 14 MARCH 98 0 6 77 60 3 8 73 54 7 14 Birthplace Haverhill, Mass. St. John, N.B. Kennebunkport, Me. Readfield, Maine Cambridge, Mass. Chicago, Illinois Plymouth, Maine Westbrook, Maine Ireland Desoto, Wisconsin Charlestown, Mass. Cambridge, Mass. Halifax, Nova Scotia Concord, N. H. Lexington, Mass. England Ireland Ireland Lexington, Mass. Denmark Somerville, Mass. Gloucester, Mass. Nova Scotia Boston, Mass. Boston, Mass. Stacybill, Maine Lincoln, Mass. Burnes, Vermont West Medford, Masa. 160 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 9 13 John Charles Driscoll 18 William Henry Nash 18 David Coleman 22 William Burke 25 Mary A. Greenough 81 10 26 Roscarberry, Ireland 83 6 21 Quincy, Mass. 70 Ireland 73 10 Ireland 74 4 11 Newton, Mass. APRIL 6 Mary Roberts Fenn Brown 7 Leslie E. Belcher 14 Alice Turner 21 Baby Rivinius 23 Mary Fullerton 23 Helen Frances Hayward 26 William Bowles Foster 26 William M. Preble 1 Anna C. Niel 2 William Wheatley 15 William J. Schwarz 20 Edward Everett Hannaford 20 Albert W. Stone 21 21 25 Charles S. MeEnroe 31 Michael Curran 1 John Augustine Walsh 2 George Dennis McNamara 13 Zebedee E. Cliff 16 Christiana Teressa Olde 18 Luigi Vozzella 24 John Caruthers Cairns 25 John Devine 29 Ruth Leahy 30 Fannie S. Woodruff 1 Catherine Agnes Mahoney 2 Finlay Mcisaac 6 William Bernard Gorman 16 George Whitehead 21 Frank Fraser 31 Walter F. Webster 66 4 25 Hartford, Conn. 53 3 16 Cambridge, Mass. 64 St. Johns, N.B. Melrose, Mass. 8 2 16 Lexington, Mass. 76 2 7 Lisbon, Maine 88 1 22 Lyons, Michigan 63 1 22 Bowdoinham, Maine MAY 54 Italy 74 6 21 England 59 10 2 Zanesville, Ohio 60 0 19 Somerville, Mass. 94 12 Clarence, Nova Scotia 74 Boston, Mass. 76 Ireland JUNE 78 2 15 Becket, Mass. 26 3 21 Lexington, Mass. 69 8 21 New Brunswick 92 7 2 Germany 61 Italy 65 7 1 Freetown, P.E.I. 81 Ireland 25 4 15 Rhode Island 76 0 26 Boston, Mass. JULY 69 11 27 Cork, Ireland 68 Lakedale, N. Scotia 49 6 16 Lexington, Mass. 85 9 12 Great Neck, L.I., N.Y. 49 1 21 Wolfville, Nova Scotia 43 9 28 St. John. N.B. TOWN CLERK'S REPORT 2 Mary Moniz 25 Fred Seamore Ensign 29 Gilbert Harris, Jr. 29 Thomas Henry Breslin AUGUST 39 Gloucester, Mass, 73 10 3 Waterbury, Conn. 6 3 Boston, Mass. 61 10 1 Woburn, Mass. SEPTEMBER 1 James Martz Robinson 4 Timothy John Harrington 5 William Clark 7 Napoleon Corrow 9 Arthur Spaulding Tyler 10 Helen Starbid Brown 11 Washington Adams Gilman 16 Mary J. O'Toole 18 Helen Bowker Wilson 23 Henry James Pring 23 Ralph A. Garno 25 Mary Rebecca Cunningham 27 Elizabeth Jackson 64 69 52 11 38 61 56 11 86 80 69 84 47 75 60 OCTOBER 3 11 Chelsea, Mass. Ireland 28 Boston, Mass. Vermont 0 0 Lexington, Mass. 27 Brookline, Mass. 9 16 Strafford, Vermont Prince Edward Island 8 Charlestown, N. H. 8 5 Hamilton, Ontario 1 3 Fitchburg, Mass. 7 0 Halifax, N.S. Pasley, Scotland 10 Margaret Conley 10 Charles Henry Dyer 11 Florence Bernice Rundlett 15 Sarah Irwin Watson 17 Bina Eigenfeldt 27 Dora Fogg 30 Edward Anslem Robbins 161 99 1 25 Prince Edward Island 56 4 14 Watertown, Mass. 60 0 25 Calais, Maine 83 0 0 Ireland 38 9 13 Ireland 47 0 0 Newburyport, Mass. 85 1 11 St. Louis, Mo. NOVEMBER 3 3 Ada Louise Sleeper 3 Patrick Kavanagh 6 A. Josephine Learned 7 Ashburn Cogswell Kilgour 10 Fred Darwin Cloyes 11 Joan Eleanor Forsythe 15 Evelyn L. Ramsdell 21 Frederick Paul Whalen 22 James Franklin Clark 24 Jane Elizabeth Proctor 28 James Henry Callahan '76 8 0 Marblehead, Mass. 80 0 0 Ireland 63 5 4 Boston, Mass. 68 10 19 Dorchester, Mass. 61 0 15 Cambridge, Mass. 2 22 Springfield, Mass. 4 10 15 Arlington, Mass. 42 11 4 Boston, Mass, 82 10 24 Newcastle, Maine 77 2 3 Rural, Wisconsin 73 7 19 Woburn, Mass. DECEMBER 2 Ida Julia Collins Richards 75 4 2 John Bieren, Jr. 12 Providence, R. I, 6 Arlington, Mass. 162 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 8 Catharine L. Dodge 9 Henry Eugene Walker 10 Whiting 13 Christine MacLeod 13 William Daniel Collins 14 William Frances Lovejoy 22 Alice Williams 23 Rose E. Murphy 25 Mary A. Hosea Walsh 29 Delphine Eunice Cooke 44 1 7 • 72 1 10 42 hrs. 80 2 8 78 9 11 74 19 67 0 0 72 0 0 68 77 7 84 1 4 Boxboro, Mass. Central Falls, R. L Boston, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Milan, P.Q. Boston, Mass. Nova Scotia Ireland Somerville, Mass. Lexington, Mass. JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk. Date Jan. 1 3 16 18 18 22 29 Feb. 3 10 11 13 19 22 28 28 Mar. 10 30 TOWN CLERK'S REPORT 163 MARRIAGES RECORDED FOR THE YEAR 1934 Whole number recorded for Name Roy E. French Eda Earl Lloyd C. Morang Frances (Moore) Morang George H. DePinto Harriet M. Himchak Leon Fuller Patterson Alice Olive Kenney Harold Albert Duggleby Dorothy M. Haynes Patrick J. McHugh Nora T. Lane John P. Walsh Effie M. Thomas Frank J. Longleway Mary J. King (Cahill) John Gerald Hilda Larsen Louis McClary Sara Lembo Ernest T. Chadwick Rose Belanger John Keefe Blanche Dane Earle Gale Scribner Dorothy Anna Burke Frank Faulhefer Dorothy May Patterson Harold S. Stone May F. Vincent Henry H. Douglass Barbara Goodridge Lawrence G. Mitchell Isabel Jane Burrows (Ricker) 1934, 105 Residence Lexington Lexington Lexington Miami, Fla. Lynn Hopkinton, N. H. Lexington Arlington Brooklyn, N. Y. Lexington, Mass. Lexington West Newton Cambridge Brighton Lexington Dorchester Cambridge Lexington Cambridge Lexington Lexington Providence, R. L Lexington Bridgeport, Conn. Lexington Lexington Lexington Arlington Lexington Somerville Manchester, N. H. Portland, Maine Lexington Lexington 164 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Apr. 1 Frances Poland° Ruth Nicosia 7 Tage Hansen Eleanor Murray 16 Charles Joseph Delmolino Anne Estelle Chamberlain 21 Lawrence S. Ballard Martha A. Bond 24 Parker Warren Hall Alice May Folsum May 5 Arthur Evans Gay Marguerite Marie Winn 6 James Casello Dorothy F. Corr 12 William Whitten Jenney Georgianna Platt Hewitt 20 John L. Ryan Helen C. Linskey 26 Chester G. Gamester Norine A. Smith June 3 Oscar Ballanoff Bessie Wiener 6 Henry A. Flynn Hazel P. Wells 9 Ernest Ellsworth York Eleanor Jane Graham 11 George S. Lemoine Eva A. Harvey 14 Orlando F, Morey Rose Marie Terrazzano 15 Mathew A. DeVeechio Concertina Ferrazzani 17 Edward A. Garrity Elizabeth T. Davoren 17 Joseph G. Cormier Helen Corselli 19 Emery Parker Worthen Barbara Louise Hurd 21 John S. Yelland Margaret R. Harney 24 John Wesley Maxner Mary Rose Osgood 27 Emil A. Gramstorff Apphia Pauline Manning 28 William Lawrence Cosgrove Bernice Cecile Coyne Lynn Lexington Lexington Lexington Athol Athol Lexington Lexington Fairfield, Me. Oakland, Me. Nashua, N. H. Nashua, N. H. Lexington Arlington Cambridge Cambridge Wakefield Lexington Lexington Lexington Lexington Lynn Lexington Lexington Watertown Watertown Brookline Brookline Lexington Lexington Cambridge Lexington Lexington Woburn Bedford Lexington Waterville, Me. Waterville, Me. Lexington Lexington Lexington Lexington Lexington Merrimac Lexington Somerville TOWN CLERK'S REPORT 30 Russell A. Eisenhauer Laura A. Courtemanche 30 Eldridge Moody Kinsman Elizabeth Christina Donovan 30 Robert Alexander Porter Elizabeth Maude Duncan July 1 James G. Rose Grace L. Higgins 9 Lindley Hugh Peavey Evelyn Isabel Blamire 14 Norman Howard Boyer Marcia Holmes Glidden 23 Hugo Marchese Jennie Santosuosso 27 Ralph F. Tyldesley Marjorie Melody 29 Henry Anthony Coleman Virginia Lyon Aug. 4 William Francis Young, Jr. Lois Towne 9 Robert Anson Wells Ruby Elizabeth Milam 11 Edward Francis Williams Marian Florence Smith 11 Harry Allen Gilman Gertrude Kelley 15 John Bass Mary Caterino 21 Russell E. McMakin Caroline E. Silver 20 Stephen P. Reilly Katherine H. Hennessy 25 Alfred J. Monet Catherine Rizzo 25 Eugene J. Viano Lillian B. Hill 27 Wendell Stephenson Eleanor Ballard 28 Robert M. Davis Rose Moretti 29 Franklin G. Smith Jennie May Lulfinch 29 A. Stafford Clayton Elizabeth Fordham Noyes 31 Albert H. Kleinberg Beatrice M, Lange Bedford Lexington Lexington Waltham Lexington Winchester 165 Lexington Brighton Lexington Lexington Cambridge Lexington East Boston Lexington Medford Lexington Brooklyn, N. Y. Lexington Lexington Conco rd Auburn Lexington Lexington Wollaston Bedford Lexington Lexington Arlington Lexington Lexington Lexington Lexington Lexington Somerville Lexington Arlington Mt. Washington, N.H. Lexington Belmont Lexington Lancaster Lexington Ardsley, N. Y. Lexington Lexington Lexington 166 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Sept. 2 Samuel Borella Mildred Callahan 2 Thomas J. Dowd Louise Leahy 3 Roland E. Gosbee Edith J. Palmer 3 Joseph Colantropo Lena Newfell 5 Joseph Charles Donnelly Anna Marguerite Lynah 5 Thomas J. Shea Mary S. Anderson 7 Elliot Darwin May Mildred Dorothy MacDougall 8 Charles S. E. Dobson Charlotte W. MacDonald 8 George Edward Barnes Bernice MacDonald 8 John Lowe Catherine Mullin 12 Loring Cushman Child Mabel Frances Berry 12 Everett Russell Sanborn, Jr. Elouise Hathaway Smith 15 John Little Blodgett Theresa Baia 15 Joseph Michael Cronin Mary Jane Marr 23 Joseph Battista Cecilia Pimento' 23 John Matthew Higgins Elizabeth Katherine O'Hanlon Oct. 3 Graeme MacLeod Faith Hodges Lamont 6 Everett P. Stone Anna C. Danforth 6 Joseph W. Ayers Caroline Brooke Stone 7 John A. Russell Phyllis K. Bunzel 8 Charles Chase Flanders Ruth Helen Cummings 11 Victor Trafford Smith Dorothy May Chapman 12 Charles Henry Ewell Kitty Leola Potter Lexington Lowell Lexington Lexington Lexington Manchester, N. H. Lexington Waltham Arlington Lexington Jersey City, N. J. Lexington Winchendon Lexington Lexington Lexington Lexington Lexington Lexington Beverly Lexington Lexington West Acton Lexington Lexington Watertown Lexington N. Weymouth Lexington Lexington Lexington Arlington Brookline Lexington Lexington Winchester Easton, Penna. Lexington Lexington Lexington Lexington Medford Lexington Somerville Stoneham Stoneham TOWN CLERK'S REPORT 12 John C. Russell Florence R. Corning 21 Eugene J. Monahan Mildred Lafferty 27 Louis Tropeano Alba Tarabelli 27 Harry Edmunds Clark Ellese Hope Schofield 28 Andrew Hotz Margaret A. LIoyd Nov. 5 Russell Angus Hamilton Gertrude Olive Drennan 9 Robert B. Churchill Maxine B. Yaple 17 Vincent :P. Carroll Ruth Marion Carpenter 3 Joseph P. Donahue Wilma Edith Russell 17 Joseph C. Mcllwaine Edith B. Cloyes 18 William Alfred Fletcher Harriett A. Franks 23 Charles Allen Marple Constance Graves Doty 24 Wallace E. Ryon Lona A. C. Tomkunas 29 Kenneth J. Germeshausen Pauline Seltzer 28 Harris Goodwin Myrtle Rosilla Oulton 29 Kenneth Henry Tefft Elizabeth Mina MacPhee Dec. 2 Manuel F. Medeiros, Jr. Elizabeth R. Doucette 8 Leslie F. Allen Florence Hendricks 8 Albert Iodice Ruth Doliber 16 Frank Morelli Ruth A. Brown JAMES J. Lexington Lexington Lexington Arlington Lexington Needham Cambridge Lexington Lexington Lexington Newton Newton San Diego, Calif. Kansas City, Mo. Lexington Lexington Arlington Lexington Plattsburg, N. Y. Lexington Lexington Lexington Cambridge Lexington Boston Boston Cambridge Lexington Lexington Somerville Lexington Lexington Lexington Roxbury Swampscott Lynn Lexington Lexington Lexington Arlington CARROLL, Town Clerk. 167 168 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN Acting also as BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE BOARD OF HEALTH BOARD OF SURVEY Robert P. Trask,. Chairman Daniel J. O'Connell John E. Gilcreast Charles E. Ferguson John A. Lyons To THE CITIZENS OF LEXINGTON' We submit herewith a review of the activities of depart- ments under the direction of the Board of Selectmen dur- ing the past year and certain recommendations for the com- ing year. Highway Department We announce the retirement, after fifty years of faithful and conscientious service to the town, of Mr. Robert H. White, for thirty-five years Supt of the Town Farm, and since 1905 as an official of the Highway Department of the town. William C. Paxton, Jr., who worked under him as assistant, has been appointed Supt. of Streets in his place. Since 1930, the Highway Department has been unable to maintain the streets of the Town in proper condition because of a decrease in appropriations. The time has now come when more money must be spent by this department each year than during the past three years in order to pre- vent the surface of many streets from disintegrating entire- ly, and in order to rebuild certain streets which were never properly constructed and which, due to present heavy traf- fic conditions, must have drainage and better constructed surfaces if they are to be maintained economically. The Board will recommend each year the reconstruction of at least two such streets and a substantial increase over what has been appropriated during recent years for maintenance. SELECTMEN'S REPORT 169 The Town faces heavy expenses for proper disposition of storm drainage. In several cases the town is threatened with damage suits where the town's responsibility for drain- ing streets onto private property is obvious. The Select- men will recommend this year and in subsequent years, ap- propriations to correct these conditions, in order that the water from streets may be adequately cared for without dumping the water on private property where there is no brook or stream to carry it to some point beyond the possi- bility of damage. The drainage survey now being made by Metcalf and Eddy by vote of the town will provide proper engineering data for all such work. During the past year Fletcher Avenue, Valley Road, Gleason Road, Eaton Road and Blake Road were construct- ed under the Betterment Act. Considerable work has been done on Lincoln Street with E.R. A. funds and the Board will recommend that the work be completed under Chapter 90 this year. Construction was started on Pleasant Street to build a forty -foot permanent highway from Massachu- setts Avenue to the new Concord Turnpike under Chapter 90. The Selectmen will recommend that this work be com- pleted under the same Act during the coming year. Water and Sewer Departments. With the co-operation of the Public Works Adminis- tration, a new standpipe was constructed on Concord Hill having a capacity of one million gallons, and the old stand- pipe abandoned. Under the same auspices a new trunk line sewer has been constructed from the Arlington line to the East Lexington Railroad Station at a cost approximat- ing $50,000.00. On both these projects, the United States Government will contribute about $20,000.00. Only necessary construction of new water mains has been done this year, but the Board will recommend during the coming year the construction of a 16 -inch main con- necting with the present 16 -inch main in Massachusetts Avenue at Childs' Garage and the present 12 -inch main at Pleasant Street ; also the construction of a 12 -inch main in Bedford Street connecting with the present 12 -inch main at Elm. Avenue and the 12 -inch main at Tewksbury Street, these projects having been recommended by Metcalf and Eddy in their survey of October 3, 1928. Public Welfare Department. As a result of the contribution of approximately $80,- 170 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 000. by the Emergency Relief Administration, the expendi- ture by the town for Public Welfare has been substantially decreased over last year. Only those families where no person was able to work have received 100% aid from the town and some large famines received supplementary aid. Disbursements are as follows : For Public Welfare under Chapter 117 $45,034.03 For Mothers' Aid _ -,,... m 3,917.72 $48,951.75 Of this amount, through the tactful and efficient action of Lawrence G. Mitchell, Agent for the Board, $29,953.76 was obtained in reimbursements from State, cities, towns and individuals, making a total net cost to the town for all Public Welfare $18,997.99. In addition to this sum there was expended for Soldiers' Relief, Military Aid and State Aid, $3,598.91. Old Age Assistance. This constitutes the third year of the operation of the Old Age Assistance Act. Number of persons aided during the year 1934, forty-one. There were received during this period, sixteen new applications, all of which were person- ally investigated by a representative of the Old Age Assist- ance Bureau. Number of persons receiving aid who died, five. Number of persons who left town, six. Removed from list for other reasons, one. Total number receiving aid December 31st, 1934, twenty-nine. Total amount dis- tributed during the year, $10,066.24. Liquor Licenses. The Town having voted to license the sale of alcoholic beverages, three licenses were granted for the sale of beer and wine in bottles only, two for the sale of alcoholic bev- erages of all kinds in bottles only and two special druggists' licenses. With the exception of one club license for the sale of beer and wines, no licenses have been granted for the sale of any form of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Board of Survey. There were only two applications before the Board of Survey for approval. William Roger Greeley and Waldo Glidden submitted a plan for proposed street to be known SELECTMEN'S REPORT 171 as Belfry Circle, at the end of what is now known as Belfry Terrace. Walter Jones and others applied for a Board of Survey layout of Winter Street for a distance of 685 feet beyond the point already accepted. Both of these applica- tions were approved. Parks and Playgrounds. The Park Dept. has extended its facilities as a result of substantial contributions from E. R. A. funds. This in- cludes the establishment of a new park area at Somerset Road and Franklin Road, the improvement of the East Lex- ington Baseball Field, construction of two new tennis courts and a beautification of the entrance to the Center Playground, the construction of two new tennis courts and the improvement of the playground facilities at North Lex- ington. In addition to the continued use of the swimming pool by a large number of the young people of the town, the em- ployment of a tennis instructor has given a new impetus to the interests of the young people in this sport, which will be continued during the coming year. Due to unusual popular demand, the Park Department has assumed the responsibility of clearing the ice on two private ponds in the town for skating. The Selectmen will recommend the purchase of one or more such areas by the town next year in order that these facilities may be im- proved and maintained for park and playground purposes. Board of Health. Expenditures under the Board of Health were sub- stantially decreased as a result of a reduction in the fees charged at the Middlesex County Sanatorium to $10.50 per week and a reduction in the number of cases of tuberculo- sis in the town. Offsetting this in some measure, was the unusual expenditure for treatment for rabies, there having been 70 persons bitten by dogs during the year, necessitat- ing, in December, a restraining order by the Board of Se- lectmen requiring all dogs to be kept within the owners' property for a period of ninety days. The Board will rec- ommend that an appropriation be made to establish a free clinic for the inoculation of dogs against rabies, which will result in the protection of citizens from any danger from an outbreak of rabies within the town, and will make it unnecessary for any further restrictions on dogs for this reason. 172 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Finance. The Town is in an excellent financial condition. The total bonded indebtedness has been reduced $213,000. since December 31st, 1931. The net balance of income over ex- penditures during the fiscal year was $56,083.16. Net cash balance on hand, December 31, 1934, $214,278.68, an in- crease of $31,083.42 over the previous year and an increase of $102,524.19 over December 31st, 1932. Besides this, the amount of outstanding revenue loans is $25,000. Iess than last year. We have borrowed money in anticipation of taxes as low as .0367, and we are advised by bankers that Lexington's rating for borrowing purposes is one of the best in the State. Respectfully submitted, ROBERT P. TRASK JOHN E. GILCREAST CHARLES E. FERGUSON DANIEL J. O'CONNELL JOHN A. LYONS Selectmen of Lexington. SELECTMEN'S REPORT 173 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT Lexington, Mass., January 31, 1935. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS Gentlemen: Herewith is presented the report of the Accounting De- partment for the year 1934. The report is made in accord- ance with the requirements of the State system of Account- ing and is set forth in the following schedules : Statement of Receipts Aggregate Total of Selectmen's Warrants (Expenditures) Balance Sheet showing financial condition of the Town De- cember 31, 1934 Schedule of Appropriation Accounts Detailed Accounts showing Appropriations, Transfers, Re- ceipts and Disbursements Surplus Accounts: Westview Cemetery Sale of Lots Fund Sewer Assessment Fund—Water Assessment Fund— Water Dept. Available Surplus—Overlay Reserve Fund —Revenue 1984 --Excess and Deficiency Borrowing Capacity of the Town Schedule of Town Debt Schedule of Interest on Town Debt Movement of Town Debt 1914-1934 Schedule of Loans in Anticipation of Revenue I have examined the accounts of the Town Clerk, Sealer of Weights and Measures, Plumbing Inspector, Building Inspector, Wire Inspector, Selectmen, Cemetery Commissioners, Dental Clinic and Milk and Oleomargarine Inspector. In each case I have found the records correct with all receipts turned over to the Town Treasurer. I have examined the accounts of the Librarian of the Cary Memorial Library and found same to be correct with 174 TOWN OF LEXINGTON all receipts turned over to the Treasurer of the Cary Me- morial Library. I have examined the accounts of the Treasurer of the Cary Memorial Library and have found same to be correct. I have examined the accounts of the Trustees of Pub- lic Trusts and the Trustees of the Cary Memorial Library and have found same to be correct. I have also examined the securities held by these Trustees and find same to agree with reports which they have rendered for the year 1934. I have verified the cash account and the bank state- ments of the Town Treasurer and 1 have also checked the cash of the Collector of Taxes. In connection with the items shown on the balance sheet for unpaid taxes for the years 1930, 1931 and 1932, I would state that these balances are to be abated in accordance with the authority given by the Commissioner of Corporation and Taxation. The following bills are reported as unpaid ; For the Year 1933 Health Department $84.00 For the Year 1934 DentalClinic ......... ........ .......... .._...._................ _.$ .50 Town Offices and Cary Memorial Bldg......__52.86 Snow Removal 31.00 Highway Maintenance 67.29 Parks and Playgrounds 35.59 $271.24 The bill for the year 1933 was not presented for pay- ment until December, 1934, and the bill for Dental Clinic for the year 1934 was not presented until the books had been closed. The remainder of the 1934 bills are unpaid by reason of insufficient money in the accounts. During the year 1934 numerous changes have been made in the accounting procedure to bring the work into conformity with the latest procedure of the State Division of Accounts. The changes which have been made were in each case very advisable but naturally added to the work. In closing my report permit me to say that I am deeply SELECTMEN'S REPORT 175 appreciative of the cooperation which has been extended by the members of your Board which has permitted a close supervision over the Town expenditures. Through the me- dium of monthly reports to your Board I have been able to keep you informed of the financial condition of the Town and it has been gratifying to find that your members have been extremely interested in these reports which have also involved considerable extra work. Respectfully submitted, JAMES H. RUSSELL, Town Accountant. 176 TOWN OF LEXINGTON RECEIPTS GENERAL REVENUE Taxes—Levy of 1934 Polls $ 4,958.00 Personal ..._......... „.......... ......._ 47,748.29 Real Estate _....... __ 390,124.13 Taxes—Previous Years Polls .........„ „.„........_.... $ 1,120.00 Personal 2,999.95 Real Estate ......_ 239,142.59 Old Age Assistance Tax Previous Years .... _..._......... From the Commonwealth For loss o#' Taxes .....„..„...,.., Income Tax ..,......._...._.... Corporation Tax: Business _.........................._._ Railroad—TeI. & Tel.._ Gas—Electric Light and Water ..........„ Public Service Corps. Trust Company Tax: 1934 „....,,..„„ .... ,...._.._...,..._..., 1933 1932 _._................ National Bank Tax: 1934 _............_.. _ 1933 �.. 1931 �_....,_ Soldiers Exemption Licenses Junk ..__ „..... Hawkers and Pedlars ....„„.... Pool, Billiards & Bowling Milk—Pasteurized Milk and Oleomargarine Liquor—Beer and Wine All Other 170.89 40,991.00 4,030.57 823.46 3,885.73 9.13 1,044.15 71.51 27.89 676.09 84.46 .72 120.87 133.34 60.00 30.00 144.00 2,240.00 775.04 $442,830.42 243,262.54 347.00 51,935.47 3,382.38 Permits: Marriage ...._ Slaughtering Building Wire Fines Court SELECTMEN'S REPORT GENERAL REVENUE ---Cont. Grants and Gifts Federal Emergency Relief Funds....._.. _......_.. __.._...._._.... From County—Dog Licenses ......, Balance Town Employees Contributions ,.............. From State for Education: Aid to Industrial Schools English Speaking Classes 176.00 91.45 307.00 184.50 $6,176.54 1,716.16 4,20 368.60 90.00 All Other General Revenue Tax Titles Redeemed ._. 37,785.99 Cambridge, Mass. --Taxes_. 430.98 Arlington, Mass.—Taxes _. 382.01 758.95 $ 604.84 8,355.50 38,598.98 COMMERCIAL REVENUE Special Assessments Special Assessments Sewer: Added to Tax Bills: 1934 ..._....._...� Prior Years ...._.__ Unapportioned ._.._...._ Apportioned—Paid in Advance . and Privileges $2,040.12 2,118.39 379.82 1,206.28 $5,744.61 177 $790,076.08 178 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS & PRIVILEGES—Cont. Sidewalks: Added to Tax Bills: 1934 ....... ...............,._.. Prior Years ....._._. Unapportioned .......... Street Betterments: Added to Tax Bills: 1934 ........ .........____......_ Prior Years ...,. Unapportioned .... Apportioned—Paid in Advance Water: Added to Tax Bills: Unapportioned ..... ...,_.,.., Apportioned—Paid in Advance ..._......... ......_._.. Liens added to Tax Bills, 1934 _�..........�... 63.72 192.62 182.54 3,416.00 3,651.58 827.47 1,428.82 279.90 396.98 57.11 161.44 Privileges Motor Vehicle Excise: 1934 $15,468.20 Prior Years ..m_..._ .... 5,072.79 Departmental 264.00 227.43 175.00 General Government Treasurer Fees..,,.....__...._..._........... ..._,,... Land Court Fees ...... Attorney's Fees on Tax Titles ................._....__........ 438.88 9,323.87 895.43 $20,540.99 666.43 $36,943.78 SELECTMEN'S REPORT DEPARTMENTAL -Cont. Collector Fees Town Clerk Recording and Discharg- ing Mortgages Certificates Pole Locations . Miscellaneous Town Offices and Cary Memorial Building Rent._._...._...._......._..._..._...._ Telephone Collections and Miscellaneous Selectmen Hearings Sale of By -Laws and Miscellaneous ......_.___.._..._. Advertising .... .................. Board of Appeals Hearings ............... .......... Planning Board Hearings Protection of Persons and Property Police Department .......... Fire Department Damage to Fire Alarm Box Sealer of Weights and Measures 1933 Fees (Balance) 1934 Fees Insect Pest Extermination $ 263.61 11.02 8.25 2.25 377.00 7.30 68.00 13.17 1.00 1.25 43.25 16.10 113.57 80.00 179 198.35 285.13 180 TOWN OF LEXINGTON DEPARTMENTAL -Cont. Health and Sanitation Health Contagious Diseases Tuberculosis....... ........... Dental Clinic _...-.._....__. Sanitation Sewer $ 201.10 1,317.84 186.70 Rentals .»..........._.» ..._ ... 2,728.55 Services _...... ...»............,. 921.21 House Connections 626.44 Miscellaneous .».......... 40.28 Highways County of Middlesex 384,30 Account Wood Street .._. Account Pleasant St. Commonwealth Account Wood Street ..._. Account Pleasant St. _... Discount on 1933 Purchases Retaining Wall--one-half- Repairs to Kendall Road 82.17 105.00 20.00 254.17 350.00 582.45 1,250.00 1,747.35 39.72 18.79 25.00 Public Welfare Reimbursements For Relief given from Individuals ....,.... _ 524.56 Cities and Towns 15,619.76 State ...»......._.__ 9,186.24 Mother's Aid from State ... Old Age Assistance Cities and Towns ...........»..... Soldier's Benefits State Aid State.._...., .. _ ........_ �....__... Soldier's Relief Individuals ..... $6,022.12 4,013.31 25,330.56 4,623.20 1,629.75 100.00 9.00 SELECTMEN'S REPORT DEPARTMENTAL -Cont. Schools: Tuition From Town of Bedford... 9,754.71 From Town of Burlington 13,365.58 From Individuals ..... 127.00 From Comwlth. of Mass. for State Wards _.._ 2,497.79 From City of Boston for City Wards ....._.............. 269.73 Total Tuition ........ $26,014.81 Sale of Books and Sup- plies .....__.._...._.._.._...._,.. 63.53 Rent of Auditorium and Halls .....__._,...... ....�103.00 Damage to Shrubs _... 10.00 Telephone and Miscel- laneous _.._............._..__..... 5.30 Parks Dividends on 1933 Pur- chases ......._ ............._...._....__.. Unclassified Rent of land -formerly Town Farm ..,.._.. _..._...._... $ 40.00 Sale of grass on former Town Farm 20.00 26,196.64 .60 60.00 Public Service Enterprises Water Department Sale of Water Metered Rates Hydrants .,...__._...._ Guarantees ....._..._ Services ... .................... Repairs _..._......... Renewals ..__...._.... _.....,.,......_........ Highway Dept. Bills Liens �.... _ .. House Connections ..... Miscellaneous ........._._....__... $67,557.00 7,635.00 1,779.23 654.38 31.84 40.00 1,052.40 930.51 1,207.98 1,122.20 181 $69,980.73 $82,010.54 182 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Sale of Lots and Graves Westview Cemetery .... Care of Lots and Graves Annual Care -Munroe ......... Miscellaneous Interments Munroe ....._ Westview ....._...,_....__...._......... Foundations Munroe...__...._...._......._...._ Westview ................ ........ Dis-Interments Westview ._......._... ..._.... _.. Filling Graves Munroe Interest Westview Rent of House Westview Cemeteries 294.00 484.00 61.30 106.00 15.00 2.00 15.48 120.00 Interest Taxes ... ...._.. ...._... .......... $9,711.60 Motor Vehicle Excise ..... 229.00 Tax Titles2,803.92 State Tax....M_...._.............._..._4.15 Accrued on Bonds sold ..... 31.50 Trustees of Public Trusts: W. A. Tower Park Fund ,,. 460.00 Battle Green Fund ._........_15.11 Special Assessments: Sewer _.........._:_......---•.._......__ 640.05 Street Betterments 1,144.47 Sidewalk ..........._ 10.59 Water....._...._ ..........................._...,. 119.42 $2,136.25 420.75 1,097.78 $3,654.78 $15,169.81 SELECTMEN'S REPORT Municipal Indebtedness Anticipation of Revenue Sewer Loans . _.... _-... Surface Drainage Loan _.._. Premiums 650,000.00 21,000.00 18,000.00 50,000.00 643,60 Agency, Trust and Investment Agency Dog Licenses .....». _...- 1,991.80 Old Age Assistance Tax ... 965.00 Trust Perpetual Care Funds Monroe Cemetery .... 600.00 Westview Cemetery ......-. 1,201.37 George W. Taylor Flag Fund ..,......... 1,200.00 George W. Taylor Tree Fund _._..._....___...... _ 1,200.00 Miscellaneous Deposits ... 3.00 Tailings ........ 58.71 $2,956.80 4,263.08 Refunds and Transfers Refunds Payments for 1934 Planning Board ..-...-..- Foreclosure and Redemp- tion of Tax Titles ....._. Collector of Taxes Law Department ....._...._..., Engineering Department Police Department ....._ Fire Department _... Sewer Construction, P.W.A. Project ....-- Highway Maintenance Public Works -Labor and Material -Relief _...... ...._ .30 934.30 80.00 89.95 85.24 12.13 2.60 $ 617.86 278.04 88.74 183 739,643.60 184 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS -Cont. Public Welfare ..... ._...__ 135.10 Public Welfare (1933 Bills) _..._......__..... 124.15 Old Age Assistance ......... 29.00 State Aid ...._.._ 10.00 Soldier's Relief .... 65.00 School Department 10.01 Cary Library ._...........232.44 Parks and Playgrounds5.00 Insurance 162.38 Water Maintenance ...».. 402.59 Water Const. ---Hill St. and Others ....... ............. 76.39 Water Const. -Sam Lippa Account .....».. ,...... 392.54 Water Const. -Standpipe Non P.W.A. Acct......,.. 25.00 Interest on Debt . __.... 1,342.23 Refunds Payments for 1933 and Prior Years PIanning Board 2.00 Engineering Dept........... 33.94 Police Dept. _.._............ 3.50 Highway Maintenance_ 12.28 7,219.88 Parks and Playgrounds... 16.95 Insurance _.............. 246.39 Transfers Perpetual Care Funds from Trustees of Public Trusts Colonial Cemetery 50.00 Munroe Cemetery ........._1,300.00 Westview Cemetery ,....__ 1,000.00 $5,150.99 315.06 2,350.00 Total Cash Receipts Cash Balance January 1, 1934 $ 7,816.05 1,752,515.25 183,195.62 $1,935,710.77 SELECTMEN'S REPORT EXPENDITURES AGGREGATE TOTAL OF SELECTMEN'S WARRANTS CHARGED TO THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNTS General Government Appropriation Committee .......,......_._................._......_...._._......._.._... Selectmen's Department -1933 Bills _..._....____..,.. ................. Selectmen's Department ___......_._..... Accounting Department ....._.._.. Treasurer's Department ...-_.........._......._._._...._..._ .._...._..__...._....__... Collector of Taxes Department Assessor's Department -1933 Bills ._..___...._...__.. .._........ Assessor's Department ....__...._....__ ..,... Other Finance Offices and Accounts LawDepartment .............._ ........................,.._... ...._....--....._..._.._..... Town Clerk's Department Elections and Registrations .»....,,,........_..._....._..._...._...._......._.._. Public Works Department -Superintendent's Office Town Offices and Cary Memorial Bldg. -1933 Bills ....._.,,,, Town Offices and Cary Memorial Building _.._...._.._ Engineering Department Foreclosure and Redemption of Tax Titles ..... » ....,.,,,.. Planning Board -1933 Bills __...._.....__...,,, Board of Appeals Protection of Persons and Property Police Department -1933 Bills ....._..__...._....._...._._._...._...._................. Police Department ...._ Fire Department -1933 Bills . ................... Fire Department _..... ._...._._....... _._ Fire Alarm Boxes ._._ ..._...._ Hydrant Rentals ...._ BuildingInspection.._._......._..__.....__..._...._......,............,......._........_..... WireInspection......__.._.....__.....,......_.....,..........,,...........,,.....__...._,..._ ... Sealer of Weights and Measures .............. .. ......... ........... ......... ....._....... Insect Pest Extermination ,... Shade Trees Forest Fires ..,.._........................ _..........._.._ Dog Officer Health and Sanitation Health Department -1933 Bills Health Department Dental Clinic ,,........,................».....,......_ 185 $ 125.00 12.35 3,835.49 3,074.00 1,226.42 5,454.91 8.50 5,973.33 312.46 2,494.14 1,920.77 2,286.86 4,251.94 143.93 8,585.96 10,381.93 2,417.04 132.85 149.71 162.54 18.90 30,865.10 827.29 36,397.26 2,487.00 7,635.00 1,126.98 513.25 480.63 2,157.02 1,394.58 1,205.77 50.00 186 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Posture Clinic ». _ 696.08 Town Physician _ . 750.00 Vital Statistics . _.._ ........._... ...._._........... ........._ .., .. _....... 28.50 Animal Inspection _... ... _..„.,.. .....,.... .............,.. _ ........_. 500.00 Slaughtering Inspection .............. ........._ ........ ... _...__._....,_ 600.00 Plumbing Inspection 850.00 Sewer Maintenance . 5,999.98 Sewer Construction -Trunk Line P. W. A. Project No. 2066 _ __._ .__... ...,„....._ 30,239.75 Sewer Construction ----Non P. W. A.......... _.µ... _........ _...._. 3,156.78 Sewer Construction -Sundry Projects ...____.._. 2,040.44 Sewer Construction -Bow St., Cliffe and Theresa Aves. 3,357.52 Sewer Construction -Robbins and Plymouth Roads .._ .... 218.77 Sewer Construction -Taft and Tarbell Avenues, Cherry and Cary Streets .......__.......__......._..._ $ 3,006.50 Sewer Construction -Trunk Line Repairs 1,099.09 Drain Construction . _......_.._.._._..._........_.........-._....__... 19,503.08 Dumps and Ashes . ,..._....,,. 1,999.47 Garbage Collection..........._.._._.__._...._..,..._._...._....._..._..._.......__.._.. 3,600.00 Printing and Publishing Revised Plumbing By -Laws ._ 292.43 Survey Drainage Areas _ _..._..._ .._.. _...._... _...._.... ..._... 1,000.00 Highways Highway Maintenance -Prior Year Bills .... ......... _....,.. Highway Maintenance -1933 Bills _,__....,_. �_...... Highway Maintenance _...._.».._........._..._. Highway Construction -Blake Road .__ .......-_......... .._..... .... Highway Construction -Eaton Road._ _..........._._...._...._...., Highway Construction -Fletcher Avenue ....._..,._...._ ............... ._..... Highway Construction -Gleason Road No. 1 ..... _...._....._._...., Highway Construction -Gleason Road No. 2 ...,._...__..._..._.... Highway Construction -Pleasant Street _.._._..._...._...._._...,. Highway Construction -Tucker Avenue ..... Highway Construction -Valley Road .....,... Highway ConstructionWoodStreet ____ Bridge Construction -Sherman Street . Sidewalks._...,......_... . __............._.._............_ Snow Removal -1933 Bills _......_.._.._....... „....._...... Snow R'emoval _...r. _..........- ....................,...»....... Public Works Building -Repairs Prior Year Bills .........._. Public Wbrks Building 1933 Bills Public Works Building __........_......._..._.._ ..... _..__.-... Traffic Regulation and Control ._...._...__...._.....__ StreetLights ... ......... .........._..._.........._.,.. __.._.....__�_ StreetSigns ._..._._......... ..._...._ ...,....._.»_.._.._ .»..__...._...._.,_.. 78.00 Public Works -Labor and Material -Relief ....._.__...._....�._..... 5,324.78 Public Works -Labor and Material and Expenses E.R.A. 1,569.50 Projects .......__ ..._......_. 1,356.68 120.99 43,689.33 883.48 4,104.92 3,998.36 3,034.82 3,774.99 5,562.12 71.03 999.96 411.54 499.95 114.36 57.60 17,774.24 159.60 8.38 4,554.63 1,080.70 21,088.25 294.90 6,852.41 231.99 SELECTMEN'S REPORT Charities and Soldier's Benefits Public Welfare -1933 Bills Public Welfare -- Old -__._..TOld Age Assistance State Aid ......,... ...._... _ Military Aid Soldier's Relief --933 Bills . .._....___ ._.... _ »_....-......,.__ Soldier's Relief ....._..__._..__..__...._.._._.......__._...._,.. _ .._.,....._ .._._......_ Schools and Libraries School Maintenance -1933 Bills School Maintenance _..... ..........__...._...._..... School Construction -High School Addition . Cary Memorial Library ........_._...... r.__._......._........ Recreation and Unclassified Parks and Playgrounds -1933 Bills ..... - ........................ __... Parks and Playgrounds »._..._._...- ,....._ ._....._.._.._......»._._...... Memorial Day ....,�_.........._�...._._..._..........._._ Patriot's Day .......,.,.., Insurance ........._.._...._..............,,... . Administration of Trust Funds Pensions -Fire Department _ ...... ........ Pensions -Police Department ............._.........- Unclassified... _...._....._...._....._ .._._.... ..._...._...... _.. _ ... Town Report ... _ _.._....._.... .._..... _.._...... .......__.. New Town Seal ._....,..__..,.,.,,,...»......._.._.._.......». _ __......._... Printing and Publishing Revised Town By -Laws ........... Purchase of Land for Park Purposes .................... .........»._..... Public Service Enterprises and Cemeteries Water Maintenance -1933 Bills ....._....._ . WaterMaintenance...._.._._...__._._....__.._....,.._._...._....,_.._...........__....... Water Construction -New Standpipe P. W. A. Project No. 2263 ..... ...... _.._....... ................,_..... Water Construction -New Standpipe Non P. W. A......_ Water Construction -Hill Street and Others ..... Water Construction -Pleasant and Blossom Sts. and Water Construction -Robbins, Plymouth and Pineknoll Roads and Chase Avenue ._ _........._..._..... �....... Water Construction -Taft Avenue, Cherry and Cary Sts. Water Construction -Watertown, Blossom, Spring Sts. andOthers ... .._.,_.._._...-..._..._.__...-.._._......�......_ Water Construction --Winter Street and Hillcrest Ave.... Water Construction -Sam Lippa Account ..........._-........._.._.... 187 2,224.13 46,849.72 10,066.24 122.00 110.00 101.14 3,265.77 280.48 198,816.07 11,354.47 13,127.31 79.29 12,973.07 211.95 • 250.00 8,542.55 64.00 1,107.81 1,095.00 209.37 825.10 $ 36.75 30.00 400.00 8.17 35,913.18 25,758.95 13,188.98 7,918.45 188 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Cemetery Miantenance-Munroe __......_..___ Cemetery Maintenance= Westview ...._....._.. .-.„...._ Interest and Maturing Debt Interest on Debt __......._.._.......... ......_ MaturingDebt,..........,................__....___._...._.........._..__...... Perpetual Care Funds Income Colonial Cemetery ....................... .........._.._. Munroe Cemetery Westview Cemetery Taxes to State and County StateTax ....._...._...._....._.........._ ............. ......_. North Metropolitan Sewer Tax ..............._..._.......---......._...._..,........ Metropolitan Water Tax ..................-...._.... _.._...._�.._....._ ...,,........... Middlesex County Tax - ..................... ...._.._..... _ Middlesex County Tuberculosis hospital Tax Auditing Municipal Accounts ....._..._._....__............._......_...._._..,--.._- State Parks and Reservations Tax ..... .....»........... ._._............ _.._...._ Special Highway Tax _..........._..........__............- Old Age Assistance Tax Loans in Anticipation of Revenue ,.».......».....,,.................__.......__.. Trust Funds Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds -Munroe ......... _ ....,.... Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds -Westview ...__ ._ OtherTrust Funds..,........_.....,..,.._......_..---.._...._..__._...._.__.._....,.. „... ,, Deposits Sewer House Connections Water House Connections Dog Licenses to County ._.._....---•...,..._........,,......_...._...._...._._ .... Tailings...,._....-._.....__...._ _..__..._...._.._...._..». Byron C. Earle, Collector ,Adjustment Account Refunds 1,513.40 Taxes 1932 __ .......................»....,,.... Taxes1933 ................__._.........__._...._._.._ .... ......._.. ..,,.. ,...�....... 1,121.03 Taxes 1934 ...» _.._ _....._..... 4,204.58 Motor Vehicle Excise 1933 .__..........__...,,.......,.... ..,....... _...... Motor Vehicle Excise 1934 .....__...._.....__ 4,500.00 Tax Titles ......._........._....._..__...._....__._...._.___...._._.._..._......__.._...._._ _..... 7,725.00 Old Age Assistance -Accounts Receivable .... 392.54 Sewer Maintenance -Accounts Receivable .. __..»..._......._ 1,499.13 2,824.48 32,374.27 136,000.00 85.90 1,224.68 959.73 29,000.00 7,472.32 28,317.54 28,850.26 3,042.87 2,253.80 158.18 2,203.40 494.00 675,000.00 600.00 1,201.37 2,400.00 18.05 40.05 1,991.60 49.76 19.07 $ 540.95 1,026.06 1,000.31 125.89 569.69 358.99 273.80 7.69 SELECTMEN'S REPORT Water Rates -Accounts Receivable Water Services -Accounts Receivable _ Water Miscellaneous -Accounts Receivable Estimated Receipts: Land Court Fee -Tax Titles Garage License Junk License ._ Gasoline License Cary Memorial Hall Rental TaxTitle Interest .......,...._..............�... ,...........,,..._ ..........._.....,. Excess and Deficiency: Beer Licenses -1933 Other Payments from Estimated Receipts Exchange Trust Co. Tax 1930 ...- Exchange Trust Co. Tax 1931 ....... ............. ............................ Somerville Trust Co. Tax 1932 ...__......._.__........__...,_..... _........._.... TrustCo. Tax 1932 _........._._ __...._...._.._.....__..._......__._......._. Exchange Trust Co. Tax 1932 ..... _....--- 189 49.81 15.00 3.00 7.75 3.00 29.17 1.00 15.00 17.78 190 TOWN OF LEXINGTON BALANCE SHEET -DECEMBER 31, 1934. Assets and Deficiency Accounts Cash General .._........ $214,278.68 Cary Memorial Library ..._ 786.30 Accounts Receivable Taxes -Real Estate, Personal and Poll Levy of 1930 .... $ 15.20 Levy of 1931 16.15 140.00 Levy of 1932 _...._....._........_.._..._......_..._..........._. 39.53 Levy of 1933 _ 317.37 Levy of 1934. _ ....... .......... ........ 272,900.43 273,288.68 Old Age Assistance Levy of 1933 ...... 7.00 Motor Vehicle Excise 6.60 9.07 4.80 1.78 4.18 Total Expenditures ..... ......... ..... ,........,...._ $1,721,432.09 Cash on hand December 31, 1934 ___ 214,278.68 $1,935,710.77 Levy of 1933 ... $ 734.46 Levy of 1934 7,383.11 8,117.57 Special Assessments Sewer Unapportioned $2,420.55 Added to Tax Bills 1933 29.57 Added to Tax Bills 1934 1,580.60 4,030.72 Street Betterments Unapportioned Added to Tax Bills 1933 Added to Tax Bills 1934 Sidewalks Unapportioned .... Added to Tax Bills 1934 Water Unapportioned _............. Added to Tax Bills 1934 . Liens added to Tax Bills 1934 Committed Interest Sewer Assessments 1934 ........_.._....._.._._...., Street Betterment Assessments 1934 Sidewalk Assesments 1934 ..........._ Water Assessments 1934 .........._...._...._.... $5,143.54 82.51 3,065.08 8,291.13 $202.03 135.97 338.00 $2,281.43 58.59 755.08 3,095.10 $530.15 1,167.05 43.80 22.83 1,763.83 $67,341.04 SELECTMEN'S REPORT Departmental Health Old Age Assistance Military Aid Public Welfare State Aid Schools Munroe Cemetery Westview Cemetery 191 $2,467.40 6,222.52 90.00 9,152.24 106.00 663.95 228.00 2,012.18 320,942,29 Sewer Rentals -Services -Miscellaneous ...... $3,430.31 House Connections .............. .. 13.40 3,443.71 Water Rates Guarantees Services _........_..............._. Miscellaneous Liens......................._,..___............._ House Connections ........»» State AM to Highways _............__.........._........._ County Aid to Highways __....., .. Federal Aid to Sewer Construction Federal Aid to Water Standpipe Constru- tion Overdrawn Accounts Public Welfare ..........._ .....__._ _...._........ Soldiers' Relief .......................»....,,.,... ................ Overlay 1931 Deficit $8,970.71 11,430.80 319.07 609.14 32.50 45.54 192 TOWN OF LEXINGTON BALANCE SHEET -DECEMBER 31, 1934. Liabilities and Reserve Accounts Temporary Loans -Anticipation of Revenue 1934 Due Mareh 28, 1935 .--- ....... .............»................. $175,000.00 Due June 5, 1935 _........._._........ 150,000.00 $325,000.00 Cary Memorial Library .. Veterans' Memorial Fund ........ ............ ....._.................. Tailings (checks issued and not cashed) ........ Premiums on Loans (Reserved for payment ofDebt) ..._....._... » ._..,. _........._..,.. Westview Cemetery Sale of Lots Fund ...-- Cemetery Funds -Income Colonial. ..................... .......-.._........ ........ Munroe Westview ...__..__ Sewer House Connection Deposits ...................... Water House Connection Deposits ........_...... ___ 21,407.76 Miscellaneous Deposits ..... _._..._.._..._.............» Dog Licenses Due County 9,502.65 Sewer Assessment Fund .... Water Assessment Fund .....- 3,167.55 Water Department Available Surplus 11,000.00 Old Age Assistance Tax Due State ........ .......... _ Highway Construction -Pleasant Street 7,560.00 State Aid _ County Aid ...» $2,172.98 100.77 2,273.75 68.92 $660,704.68 Federal Aid -Maximum Grants Sewer Construction -Trunk Line P. W. A. Project2066 »...,......._.._.......__._........._....,...,.. Water Standpipe Construction P. W. A. Project 2263 _...__.... ......................_ $ 0.39 76.61 40.27 786.30 3,617.89 332.79 498.63 1,770.09 117.27 115.00 37.20 3.00 0.20 5,077.42 733.99 11,327.32 7.00 $9,502.65 3,167.55 12,670.20 $11,000.00 7,560.00 Appropriation Balances -Revenue Accounts Town Offices & Cary Memorial Building (For 1934 Bills) ....... .......... ....__....... ___ ...... ... $ 14.04 Foreclosure and Redemptoin of Tax Titles 1,943.06 Fire Alarm Boxes .... ...... ..... ..... .. _...... ........... 13.00 Dental Clinic (For 1934 Bills) ..... ...... - 0.50 Sewer Construction -Sundry Streets 453.76 Sewer Construction -Bow St., Cliffe Si Theresa Aves._.......-..._...._......_...»»642.48 Sewer Construction -Taft, Tarbell Aves, Cherry and Cary Sts. ....__ ..... _._..._1,193.50 Sewer Construction -Trunk L i n e Re- pairs - - 1,900.91 Sewer Construction -Robbins and Ply- mouthRoads .. __......._.._......... ................. 781.23 Survey of Drainage Areas 5,000.00 Highway Maintenance (For 1934 Bills) 0.59 Highway Construction -Blake Road ..._ 0.06 Highway Construction -Eaton Road ....»0.15 Highway Construction -Fletcher Avenue 1.64 18,560.00 SELECTMEN'S REPORT 193 Highway Construction— Gleason Road No. 1 . 307.28 Highway Construction— Gleason Road No. 2 _........ __........._....... _._ ... _ ........ 946.68 Highway Construction—Pleasant Street._ 4,207.55 Highway Construction—Valley Road _..._.. 0.04 Bridge Construction—Sherman Street ...... 0.05 Snow Removal (For 1934 Bills) ...__...._.._.._ 1.99 Public Works—Labor & Material—Re- lief of citizens __.. ._ .. 321.27 Public Works—Labor and Material and Supplies, E. R. A. Projects ... W ......._.._.._.. 768.01 Parks & Playgrounds (For 1934 Bills) _.... 8.04 Permanent Memorial Committee ...... 800.00 Printing and Publishing Revised Town By -Laws 570.00 Water Construction — Pleasant, Blossom Streets and Others 2,786.60 Water Construction—Robbins, Plymouth, Pineknoll Roads and Chase Avenue............ 578.97 Cemetery Maintenance—Westview _...... _._.. 384.97 $23,626.32 Appropriation Balances—Non Revenue Accounts Sewer Construction—Trunk Line P. W. A. Project 2066 _....,... _.._..__...._..__._. $3,707.10 Sewer Construction—Trunk Line Outside P. W. A. Project .,..... 1,44322 Drain Construction—Mill Brook ..._......_...._ 4,496.92 Water Construction — Taft Ave., Cherry and Cary Sts. .... ....,».,..._.....,. _._ ................_.. 1,295.42 Water Standpipe Construction—P. W. A. Project 2263 — _....... 853.33 Water Standpipe Construction—Outside P. W. A. Project __...._ _.._.....,.- ...,,.. 223.74 12,019.73 Overlay Reserve Fund __.. 3,163.32 Overlays—Reserved for abatements Overlay 1932 _ _..__....__..._.. $ 39.53 Overlay 1933 _.._.............. ._ ...___.._,..._.____.. 317.37 Overlay 1934 ._.... 7,071.18 7,428.08 Revenue Reserves—Available when collected Motor Vehicle Excise ._._....._ _— $8,117.57 SewerAssessments ......,._,............................. ._.. 4,030.72 Street Betterment Assessments .................._ 8,291.13 Sidewalk Assessments _—_....... _. 338.00 Water Assessments ..._..,..„..._......,..._...._...... 3,095.10 Committed Interest . _._ .. 1,763.83 Tax Titles .... _ ..,.. _....... 67,341.04 Departmental _______ ..... ......... ...__.._.. 20,942.29 Sewer _. _...._._.._ 3,443.71 Water , ......_ .. 21,407.76 138,771.15 Excess and Deficiency—Surplus Revenue...._ 95,041.78 $660,704.68 194 TOWN OF LEXINGTON DEFERRED REVENUE ACCOUNTS Apportioned Sewer Assessments Not Due ..................................... $15,259.94 Apportioned Water Assessments Not Due ....._. 3,639.13 Apportioned Street Betterment Assessments Not Due...... 42,015.88 Apportioned Sidewalk Assessments Not Due 787.40 $61,702.35 SELECTMEN'S REPORT 195 196 TOWN OF LEXINGTON DEFERRED REVENUE ACCOUNTS Apportioned Sewer Assessments: Due in 1935 - $3,047.40 Due in 1936 ......._..._._...._.___...,,... ...............,.,.... 2,729.24 Due in 1937 2,317.75 Due in 1938 2,191.66 Duein 1939.__..._.....................__......._..._.._........ 1,662.76 Due in 1940 1,292.82 Duein 1941 _........._._...........,_._....._..,._._......_..... 1 155.50 Due in 1942 537.21 Duein 1943 ...__...,..........._,... „.. ,,.,,.........,_ .. 325.60 Apportioned Water Assessments: Due in 1935 407.86 Duein 1936. _ .....................,....._._..._.._._._...._..._ 407.88 Due in 1937 407.88 Duein 1938_........._.._........._.................._...,_,,........._...... 407.90 Due in 1939 397.11 Due in 1940 391.73 Due in 1941 ...... ........................... 391.74 Due in 1942 391,74 Due in 1943 376.39 Due in 1944 58.90 Apportioned Street Betterment Assessments: Due in 1935 — 7,060.43 Due in 1936 6,694.46 Due in 1937 - 6,557.05 Due in 1938 6,443.84 Due in 1939 ._.._.........._. ................_.,.... ._...._.---._..__.. 4,898.28 Due in 1940 ......... .............. _............. 3837.72 Due in 1941 _ 2,630.69 Due in 1942 1,813.88 Due in 1943 1,039.76 Due in 1944 1,039.77 Apportioned Sidewalk Assessments: Due in 1935 __ 215.33 Due in 1936 129.48 Duein 1937....._..........._....---..._...._�........_._-...._._.. 111.37 Due in 1938 78.79 Due in 1939 ... __......._..__ 78.79 Duein 1940 .................._........_..__.....,..,...........,.... ....... 78.79 Due in 1941 56.32 Duein 1942 ........,.....__...._....__..,...._. .._..,26.02 Due in 1943 12.51 $15,259.94 $ 3,639.13 $42,015.88 $ 787.40 $61,702.35 TOWN DEBT Net Bonded or Fixed Debt Inside Debt Limit ... r........ _......_. _.._._._. _ _ .._.... _........ $280,500.00 Inside Special Debt Limit ... .... .... ...... _.......... ..... ........ 76,000.00 Outside Debt Limit _..... ..., _.._.._...... 353,000.00 $709,500.00 SELECTMEN'S REPORT TOWN DEBT General Loans Inside Debt Limit: Trust Fund (Refunding) Loan of 1911- $1,000.00 Buckman Tavern Park Loan of 1913- 1943 _........._.._.._..... ......_.._.._.........._ 9,000.00 New Town Office Building Loan of 1928-1948 ...._ _ _.....,... 30,000.00 Public Works Building- Loan of 1930- 1935 ... __......_..._.........._..._.._.. 4,000.00 $44,000.00 197 School Construction Loans Inside Debt Limit: Loan of 1915-1935 .._.........._......._..__ _.. 2,000.00 Parker School Loan of 1919-1939 .............. 15,000.00 Construction and Remodeling Loan of 19254945 .... ......... _....._._.._..... _ 49,500.00 Franklin School Loan of 1930-1940 ...,72,000.00 Adams School Addition Loan of 1931- 1941 .... 42,000.00 180,500.00 Outside Debt Limit: Construction and Remodeling Loan of 198 TOWN OF LEXINGTON TRUST ACCOUNTS Trust Funds—Cash and Securities In Custody of: 1924-1939 ...............,..___.........___.._- 115,000.00 Sewer and Surface Drainage Loans Inside Debt Limit: Sewer Loan of 1927-1941 _...._.. 7,000.00 Sewer Loan of 1927-1947 ...,, _................... 13,000.00 Sewer Loan of 1928-1942 . 8,000.00 Sewer Loan of 1930-1935 ....__...._......_ 3,000.00 Sewer Loan of 1931-1936 ..... ................ 4,000.00 Sewer Loan of 1933-1937 _.._._...r 3,000.00 Surface Drainage Loan of 1934-1940 18,000.00 56,000.00 Inside Special Debt Limit: Trustees of Public Trusts $77,685.42 Sewer Loan of 1933-1943 (P. W. A. Project) 22,000.00 Sewer Loan of 1934-1936 (P. W. A. Project) . _ 6,000.00 Trustees of Bridge Charitable Fund 6,597.71 Sewer Loan of 1934-1937 (P. W. A. Project) _..._ 8,000.00 36,000.00 Outside Debt Limit: Sewer Loan of 1915-1945 33,000.00 Sewer Loan of 1925-1935 3,000.00 Sewer Loan of 1927-1936 2,000.00 38,000.00 Water Loans Inside Special Debt Limit: Standpipe Loan of 1934-1944 (P. W. A. Project) .......... ....... __......... ._........................ ............ 35,000.00 Standpipe Loan of 1934-1937 (P. W. A. Project) ................_, Outside Debt Limit: Extension of Mains Loan of 1927-1942 8,000.00 1927-1942 8,000.00 1928-1943 18,000.00 1929-1944 20,000.00 1930-1940 30,000.00 1930-1940 18,000.00 1930-1940 30,000.00 1930-1935 5,000.00 1931-1941 35,000.00 1931-1936 6,000.00 1932-1937 12,000.00 1934-1939 10,000.00 200,000.00 5,000.00 40,000.00 $709,500.00 Trustees of Cary Memorial Library ......... _._........ _..._...... ..... 21,969.22 $106,252.35 SELECTMEN'S REPORT 199, 200 TOWN OF LEXINGTON TRUST ACCOUNTS PROPERTY ACCOUNT Battle Green FundOrin W. Fiske) _........__.. $ 739.90 Battle Green Fund (Edith C. Redman) ...._.... 500.00 Eleanor S. Beals Charity Fund __...._.........._.. 2,001.42 Hallie C. Blake Prize Fund 1,000.00 Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds --Colonial (Principal) _..._. ..... _..... ........._._........... _..._....... _._...._...._._1,100.00 Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds—Colonial (Income) ..._ 801.55 Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds—M u n r o e (Principal) 29,135.00 Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds—M u n r o e (Income) ...... __....... ......._._.............._,_...._. 2,095.85 Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds—Westview (Principal) — ..... ...._ 14,761.37 Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds—Westview (Income) 3,319.56 Charles E. French Colonial Cemetery Fund 2,054.63 Charles E. French School Medal Fund .._....... 2,597.39 .Yonas Gammen Charity Fund 554.86 Harriet R. Gilmor Charity Fund ...__...._.. 544.13 Hayes Fountain Fund ... ........ ... 1,133.10 Lexington High School Scholarship Fund 247.71 George 0. Smith Park Fund _..._ _ 2,680.95 George W. Taylor Flag Fund ............ ............ _...— 1,209.00 George W. Taylor Tree Fund ............._._...._....._1,209.00 William A. Tower Memorial Park Fund...__10,000.00 Samuel J. Bridge Charity Fund 4,317.45 Elizabeth B. Gerry Charity Fund __... 2,280.26 Cary Memorial Library General Fund.............. 11,223.54 Alice Butler Cary Library Fund _ 2,440.00 Maria Cary Library Fund ..........._ 354.31 Beals Library Fund ._........................... ...._..._ _ 1,100.00 Laura M. Brigham Library Fund ........................_ 3,025.00 Goodwin Musical Collection Library Fund_. 525.00 Library Book Purchase Fund 1,000.00 Jane Phinney Library Fund_ 124.19 Paulina Burbank Pierce Library Fund _...... 1,000.00 Clara Robbins Library Fund 100.00 Wellington Library Fund .............. _________ .... 1,077.18 $77,685.42 6,597.71 21,969.22 $106,252.35 Land and Buildings ...._ .._..... .. Furniture and Other Property .. $3,124,611.00 377,630.68 $3,502,141.68 SELECTMEN'S REPORT PROPERTY ACCOUNT Town Office and Cary Memorial Buildings Land and Buildings Furniture and Other Property _............__..., Police Department Furniture and Other Property Fire Department Land and Buildings Furniture and Other Property Sealer of Weights and Measures Furniture and Other Property Moth Department Furniture and Other Property . Tree Warden's Department Furniture and Other Property .... Sewer Department Land and Buildings _ .............._.........._.._..._.. Furniture and Other Property ............................. $560,000.00 27,857.00 23,250.00 40,000.00 322,938.00 1,840.00 Highway Department Furniture and Other Property ........... _...._..._ Town Farm Land on Cedar Street Land and Buildings Schools Land and Buildings ._ 1,015,720.00 Furniture and Other Property ...__...._...._._100,214.43 Libraries Land and Buildings ... Furniture and Other Property 201 $587,857.00 1,000.00 63,250.00 500.00 600.00 50.00 324,778.00. 10,600.00 8,900.00 1,115,934.43 103,000.00 185,412.00 288,412,00 Parks, Playgrounds, Gymnasia and Bathhouse Land and Buildings ....,_.....__......._.. ...,_339,610.00 Furniture and Other Property _..........__500.00 Public Works Building Land and Buildings ............... ..................1........:45,093.00 Furniture and Other Property 250.00 Water Supply Systems Land and Buildings Furniture and Other Property Cemeteries Land and Buildings ...._.._...,....._�.. Furniture and Other Property 684,500.00 8,218.50 21,600.00 488.75 340,110.00 45,343.00 692,718.50 22,088.75 $3,502,141.68 202 TOWN OF LEXINGTON APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS 9861 02 pasma0,3 saausTsg i'86T anu/fall a} paaaa;sus.aj, aaausrsg papuedxaun gaRreyo aaglo pus eaa;eusay LCD a 00 ca 00 67 om65 o,C1CO CC, rN0 n.-ia000 aausazaM s uaropalast6cui N N-4 o ti a 06 oi uo eaanitpuaaxn 00 o N ,a 0 00 0 0 0 c0 ,-i 1n N a3d100e11 aay1O e' eaajausay 'swisOri anuaAa'lj 1110a3 ¢0]aalad0addy 88Gi 00604 pasmaod eaauelug 000 La0 14 6 G0 00 00 co 00 0 0- N CO c0 0 6000 00 coo 0 c,,n700 CO0 Vs0 0 0 000 0 u7 ca Oo-4000 666;66 N r--1 ltJ ua N N N e[} O 00 O ,a ,•-, ppNQ= ce rl Ifs COON s� 00 00 .-i - N .--� N e 00 00 ca a? m rl 0- 06 0 w00 a,6] L^j ,-1 00 CO in O 60. N o-0 0 ocy 00 61,,,-) o co co 00 o� OL 600 06 0 00 to 6007-1 u7 '. O oct L N ,Cr; N 00 ' CO O 0 a.csoo 00000 O N O O 0 11-4 00 00 0 00 4-3 Cl mvs '0 0) o o 0 rA mpq 4,n81 A�myy �) = .4-%.r:19 M �"' � i•� N FD A F R+ y • Crs �uv° a�iammF'O+�''4 V43,0''''1 4,7m • I aR A A a) � mom. � � � �,�a �y g. ��pAQ ro 0 �0 0 bn� bo'^O2C'"W4d as g 0-'�K �x w � � ¢Fi aFi•� a~i s. "s. i"'� v � m bU t�0 40o -PE E' "07 Oo,0°z��4Uo Q^c�-ay°egg° o' ,11), 0 w cu F'. �✓ c A , c, b�0 cam. w C C 0�'a74Yv oW ca-0cdo—.0O� O� z.00ttl R30 g.,/c/I E.r�.o aE.wa, N wt., wwaa APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS -Cont. 3�, y w•v a B M▪ . N �+ N H p F.ilri M V,Q . m§ o .N • C C Fm A C>a�ico at PROTECTION OF PERSONS & PROPERTY Police Department -1933 Bills 18.90 $18.90 Police Department 30,500.00 365.10 30,865.10 Fire Department -1933 Bills 827.29 827.29 Fire Department 36,412.83 2.60 36,397.26 18.17 Fire Alarm Boxes 2,500.00 2,487.00 Hydrant Rentals 7,635.00 7,635.00 Building Inspection 1,140.00 1,126.98 Wire Inspection 535.00 513.25 Sealer Weights & Measures 475.00 15.00 480.63 Insect Pest Extermination 2,160.00 2,157.02 Shade Trees 1,400.00 1,394.58 Forest Fires 1,050.00 200.00 1,205.77 Dog Officer 50.00 50.00 HEALTH & SANITATION Health Department -1933 Bills 78.00 78.00 Health Department 7,500.00 5,324.78 2,175.22 Dental Clinic 1,570.00 1,569.50 Posture Clinic 700.00 696.08 3.92 Town Physician 750.00 750.00 Vital Statistics 50.00 28.50 21.50 Animal Inspection 500.00 500,00 Slaughtering Inspection 600.00 600.00 Plumbing Inspection 850.00 850.00 13.02 21.75 9.37 2.98 5.42 44.23 Sewer Maintenance -1933 Bills Sewer Maintenance Sewer Const. -P. W.A. Project 2066 Sewer Const. -Trunk Line Non P. W. A. Project Sewer Const. -Sundry Projects Sewer Const. -Bow St., Cliffe & Theresa Aves. Sewer Const. Robbins & Ply- mouth Rds. Sewer Const. -Taft & Tarbell Ayes., Cherry & Cary Sts. Sewer Const. -Trunk Line Re- pairs Sewer Const. -Trunk Line -Ar- lington Line to Bow Street Drain Construction Care of Dumps & Removal of Ashes Garbage Collection Printing & Publishing Revised Plumbing By -Laws Survey Drainage Areas of the Town 13.00 0.50* APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS -Cont. ro - i.:° E:,,,. o� ,,'m o� Cv �°� m m u i.g i W '--;,Y,' E :9 m 40 w 7 �' 0 �^ .;4' yN G t CC Y �j0 - Rt, mp0 u� vet ,t O .< 4- 14 W yy. E� d'E' ; V C, m i 3.60 3.60 6,000.00 5,999.98 0.02 35,621,06 22,326.79 30,239.75 24,000.00 3,707.10 5,000.00 3,156.78 400.00 1,443.22 859.42 700.00 1,009.80 2,040.44 75.02 453.76 4,000.00 3,357.52 642.48 1,000.00 218.77 781.23 2,700.00 1,500.00 3,006.50 1,193.50 4,000.00 1,099.09 1,000.00 1,900.91 6,000.00 2,000.00 3,600.00 207.00 85.43 1,000.00 5,000.00 8,000.00 18,000.00 19,503.08 1,999.47 3,600.00 292.43 1,000.00 8,000.00 0.53 4,496.92 5,000.00 .LHOd 4B s NAIVIDarlLS 0 N O KOZMNRIXa7 30 AIMO;L APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS -Cont. quO Er, h°El cgsro v. ccrcT, >y RA u ..t G4N 4.i4 E^„ Am wV vyam.7 �i0 mY. yg F KF> .2 : a2 .7Q W 41 ,; m �v rid Cr , TA 'J HIGHWAYS Highway Maint. Prior Year Bills 1,356.68 1,356.68 Highway Maint.-1933 Bills 120.99 120.99 Highway Maintenance 42,000.00 1,923.64 43,689.33 233.72 0.59* Highway Const. -Blake Road 900.00 883.48 16.46 0.06 Highway Const. -Eaton Road 4,200.00 4,104.92 94.93 0.15 Highway Const. -Fletcher Ave. 4,000.00 3,998.36 1.64 Highway Const. -Gleason Road No. 1 3,425.00 3,034.82 82.95 307.23 Highway Const. -Gleason Road No. 2 4,950.00 3,774.99 228.33 946.68 Highway Const. - P l e a s a n t Street 7,500.00 2,329.80 5,562.12 60.13 4,207.55 Highway Const. -Tucker Ave. 71.03 71.03 Highway Const. -Valley Road 1,000.00 999.96 0.04 Highway Const. -Wood Street 411.54 411.54 Highway Const.- W a l t h a m Street --Damages 109.00 109.00(a) Bridge Const. -Sherman Street 500.00 499.95 0.05 Sidewalks 1,200.00 114.36 1,085.64 Snow Removal -1933 Bills 57.60 57.60 Snow Removal 4,223.77(b) 22,000.00 17,774.24 1.99* Public Works Bldg.- Repairs N Prior Year Bills 159.60 159.60 o soa��t sd'sla.lua1ts APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS -Cont. i} a"3F O 49 01 44 24 u v3 ,dw Gy CO q �w A. wt a Public Works Bldg. --Operation 1933 Bills 8.38 8.38 y O Public Works Bldg. -Operation 4,560.00 4,554.63 5.37 0 Traffic Regulation & Control 1,300.00 1,080.70 219.30 x Street Lights 21,400.00 21,088.25 311.75 Street Signs 250.00 50.00 294.90 5.10 0 Public Works -Labor & Material 'T! Relief for Unemployed Citi- zens of the Town 7,084.94 88.74 6,852.41 321.27 14 Public Works -Labor & Material 1.4 & Other Expenses E. R. A. Z Projects 1,000.00 231.99 768.01 0 1-3 CHARITIES & SOLDIERS' BENEFITS 0 Public Welfare -1933 Bills 2,100.00 124.15 2,224.13 0.02 x Public Welfare 3,456.31(b) 42,000.00 6,135.10 46,849.72 2.05 2,172.98(x) Old Age Assistance 10,500.00 29.00 10,066.24 462.76 State Aid 300.00 10.00 122.00 188.00 Military Aid 100.00 10.00 110.00 Soldiers' Burials 100.00 100.00 Soldiers' Relief -1933 Bills 101.14 101.14 Soldiers' Relief 2,500.00 665.00 3,265.77 100.77(x) SCHOOLS & LIBRARIES School Maintenance -1933 Bills 280.48 280.48 School Maintenance 198,819.98 10.01 198,816.07 13.92 APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS -Cont. m v ot t,� s v 23 ., 1- ;,� w-' ." P rA' win c�jC rr m� F`a Cd Ap> �o 4 'al Fy F F m m �.� aw 143 4t �a H� 14 m School Const. - Adams School Addition 79.97 School Const. - New School - Franklin 274.50 School Const. -High School Ad- dition Cary Memorial Library RECREATION & UNCLASSIFIED Parks & Playgrounds -1933 Bills Parks & Playgrounds Memorial Day Patriot's Day Insurance Administration Trust Funds Pensions -Fire Pensions -Police Unclassified Town Report Reserve Fund Committee on Permanent Me- morial to Veterans of all Wars 800.00 New Town Seal Printing & Publishing Revised Town By -Laws Purchase of Land for Park Pur- poses ENTERPRISES & CEMETERIES Water Maintenance -1933 Bills Water Maintenance Water Const. -New Standpipe P. W. A. Project 2263 Water Const. -New Standpipe Non P. W. A. Project Water Const. -Hill St. & Others Water Const. Pleasant, Blos- som Sts. & Others Water Const. - Robbins, Ply- mouth, Pineknoll Roads and Chase Avenue Water Const. -Taft Ave., Cher- ry & Cary Streets Water Const. -Watertown, Blos- som, Spring Sts. & Others Water Const. -Winter St. -Hill- crest Avenue Water Const. -Damages -S a in Lippa Cemetery Maintenance -Munroe 79.97 274.50 11,000.00 354.47 11,354.47 11,179.50 1,948.60 13,127.31 0.79 79.29 79.29 12,501.00 480.11 12,973.07 250.00 211.95 38.05 250.00 250.00 10,000.00 162.38 8,542.55 1,619.83 65.00 64.00 1.00 1,107.81 1,107.81 1,095.00 1,095.00 200.00 9.37 209.37 825.10 825.10 2,500.00 2,500.00 30.00 6.75 36.75 600.00 30.00 APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS -Cont. K E- 07d OL N" A 4T. e v l v a m C Cy, G C y pa 400.00 400.00 8.04 800.00 570.00 8.17 8.17 71,037.75 3,520.03 35,913.18 38,643.40 1.20(c) 43,000.00 25,758.95 16,387.72 853.33 51,412.72 13,188.98 38,000.00 223.74 47.06 3,500.00 4,371.39 7,918.45 4,300.00 1,513.40 2,786.60 1,700.00 1,121.03 578.97 5,500.00 4,204.58 1,295.42 4,500.00 4,500.00 7,725.00 7,725.00 392.54 392.54 1,500.00 1,499.13 0.87 J lloaaa S,KHICILoWIHS N ozotsixal 3o smtos SELECTMEN'S REPORT 209 ti 988T 04 pasataog saauels8 g as 686T onueaa o; paaaajetrel/ eeauglwg pepuaaxaufj. sasagy0 aey10 pug slajsusaj, 0▪ 0 a N oo r o C— .0 Cl o uo • eluga.l t s 1lo zauialag d7. d• 0 Pi 44 00 gazul�pua<I M 0 0 CV CV mm �' APPROPRIATION ACCOUNT 0 00 Ln 0 rn .•a 81ale aay10 25, c c d• %lapsuea7, •sunori G 0 .31 CO -4 anuaeag urns; suolleladoaday 8861 uxoaj Thrtta.boa Saauglga tN CV0 CO LO o0o 06 LO. CiC CO di oW0 00 m-4 1 $40,520.69 $849,295.47 $228,421.18 $934,872.06 $130,690.41 $19,302.57 $33,372.30 210 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Detailed Accounts Showing Appropriations, Transfers, Receipts and Disbursements ABATEMENT OF TAXES—OVERLAY 1930 Credits From Revenue 1934 ................. ............ Debitss $22.11 Abatements by Assessors: Real Estate Tax ..._ 22.11 ABATEMENT OF TAXES—OVERLAY 1931 Credits From Revenue 1934 ...._._...... $235.02 w g Debits o mm S Overdraft for 1933 $235.02 o • P o Abatement by Assessors: A OD,- Real Estate Tax ........_................... 68.92 .fl a+ 0 0 303.94 ▪ _ m ^a Overdraft Dec. 31, 1934, forward to 1935...... $ 68.92 Qy�b 42 24.2124 .M A o w w w 1S T:27 R � • flii O * ABATEMENT OF TAXES—OVERLAY 1932 Credits Balance January 1, 1934 $2,933.19 Debits Abatement by Assessors: Real Estate Tax _............... $1,385.53 Personal Property Tax .,................. ............. 65.10 Transferred to Overlay Reserve _...... 1,443.03 2,893.66 Balance Dec. 31, 1934, forward to 1935 $ 39.53 SELECTMEN'S REPORT ABATEMENT OF TAXES—OVERLAY 1933 Credits Balance January 1, 1934 ....,... ...,..... »........... Adjustment—State Examiners ...... Debits Abatements by Assessors: Real Estate Tax .... .... _......_._..__.__...._..... Personal Property Tax ...,_ ........ ....._......._.... PollTax ._........ ..........._ _.._.... ..._....... ..,,.,. Transferred to Overlay Reserve .............. Balance Dec. 31, 1934, forward to 1935 $5,106.74 123.98 626.00 1,720.29 ABATEMENT OF TAXES—OVERLAY 1934 Credits Overlaying Assessment by Assessors for Debits Abatement by Assessors: Real Estate Tax...._................................,.........._......._. $3,289.78 Personal Property Tax _.._ 8.25 Balance Dec. 31, 1934, forward to 1935............ ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT Credits Appropriation Transferred from Reserve Fund by Vote of Appropriation Committee ....._.. Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salaries and Wages Salary of Accountant Salary of Clerk .....,.....»....._...___.......__. Other Expenses Office Supplies and Postage 149.25 Printing __.._...._..--–..........._.............. 29.50 211 $7,892.38 2.00 $7,894.38 7,577.01 $ 317.37 $10,369.21 3,298.03 $7,071.18 $3,050.00 24.00 $3,074.00 212 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Equipment and Repairs ........ _.... Binding Records ......_._..._... .._ Miscellaneous .»........__.._....__.._...._._.._....._.... See also charge for supplies entered under "Auditing Municipal Accounts". 28.25 15.00 17.10 ADMINISTRATION OF TRUST FUNDS Credits Appropriation Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Clerical Assistance ......_..... ...... $45.00 Stationery and Supplies ........_._...._....__..._..._... 9.00 Bond Premium .........__..........._...., ».».......... 5.00 Safe Deposit Box Rent .. 5.00 • Balance, Dec. 31, 1934, transferred to Rev- enue Account __......_._.........__ _ Appropriation ..._......._. 64.00 1.00 ANIMAL INSPECTION Credit Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salary of Inspector .... _.........._..__.....—.._ Appropriation APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE Credit Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salaries and Wages Clerical Services $53.75 $2,550.00 Other Expenses 284.90 Printing . _......_... �....__. .....—._ 69.00 Supplies ...,...» ..,..., .»......._._ 2.25 3,074.00 $65.00 65.00 $500.00 500.00 $125.00 125.00 SELECTMEN'S REPORT ASSESSOR'S DEPARTMENT -1933 BILLS Credit Appropriation Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Stationery & Postage _...._ ASSESSOR'S DEPARTMENT Credits Appropriation .... - -- Transferred from Excess & Deficiency by vote of Town October 29, 1934 ,,..»...».,,....._._..... Transferred from Reserve Fund by vote of Appropriation Committee .._._ Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salaries and Wages Salary of Assessors _-.......... $1,000.00 Salary of Assistant Assessor 2,500.00 Salary of Clerk . 1,199.84 Other Clerical Assistance _..._..... .._...... _....... _. 263.75 Assistant Assessors for Listing Polls246.00 Other Expenses Office Supplies & Postage .._ Printing & Advertising Transfer Fees Equipment & Repairs Gasoline& ..,....,,.................. _ ...,..... .._...._... Miscellaneous Automobile Allowance 213 214 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Supplies: Accounting Department .._._.... _....._.._._._. 116.07 Collector's Department 163.96 $8.50 Assessor's Department _.___ _.-__. _ 132.04 2,253.80 8.50 $5,825.00 100.00 48.33 $5,973.33 BOARD OF APPEALS Credit Appropriation Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salaries and Wages Clerical Services ......... Other Expenses Postage Balance December 31, 1934 transferred to Revenue Account _....._.._..._ Appropriation $ 36.00 47.00 79.54 $162.54 37.46 BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION Sherman St. Credit Debits 139.21 266.43 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: 120.35 Labar.._._._...._......,»,,.....».»...._..._..... $ 16.13 113.50 Crushed Stone 9.60 30.52 Pipe, Etc __ 24.22 18.73 Contractor: 75.00 Building Bridge ...._...._ ............__......_...._ 385.00 $5,973.33 Retaining Walls 65.00 See also charge for supplies entered under "Auditing Municipal Accounts." AUDITING MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Credit From Revenue 1934 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Extra Assistance 1933 ..._ $ $195.42 Annual Audit ...,,. 1,646.31 $2,253.80 Balance, December 31, 1934 forward to 1935 BUILDING INSPECTION Credit Appropriation Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salaries and Wages Salary of Inspector »...._ Clerical Assistance ._.._....... $990.00 17.23 $200.00 200.00 $500.00 499.95 $ 0.05 $1,140.00 SELECTMEN'S REPORT Other Expenses Automobile Expense ...._.......... Postage and Supplies Bond Premium ..... Balance December 31, 1934 transferred. to Revenue Account ........._..._......._......._.._.._........ _.__.. 100.40 14.35 5.00 $1,126.98 13.02 215 1,140.00 CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUND INCOME -COLONIAL Credits Balance January 1, 1934 Received from Trustees of Public Trusts: Trust Fund Income _...._....... .........._... Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor Balance December 31, 1934 forward to 1935 $36.29 50.00 $86.29 85.90 $ 0,39 CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUND INCOME-MUNROE Credits Balance January 1, 1934 Received from Trustees of Public Trusts: Trust Fund Income Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor $1,121.15 Plants _ ...._........_................. 74.78 Fertilizer............. _.... ................ ..,,,..........,,....... .......... _..._..... _.. 28.75 Balance Dec. 31, 1934, forward to 1935 . $ 1.29 1,300.00 $1,301.29 1,224.68 $ 76.61 CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUND INCOME-WESTVIEW Credits Received from Trustees of Public Trusts: Trust Fund Income $1,000.00 216 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor .... Equipment and Repairs Gasoline and Oil Fertilizer Cement _....._ Office Supplies Balance December 81, 1934 forward to 1935 $858.37 14.20 11.00 70.50 2.96 2.70 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE-MUNROE Credits Appropriation Debits Payments on SeIectmen's Warrants: Salaries and Wages Superintendent Other Expenses Water Tools and Repairs Crushed Stone Truck Hire Miscellaneous Balance December 31, 1934, transferred to Revenue Account .._ $ 200.00 800,58 27.00 85.70 27.05 275.30 66.00 17.50 $1,499.13 .87 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE-WESTVIEW Credits Balance January 1, 1934 ._................ ,..._...,.,, Transfers from Sale of Lots Fund Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salaries and Wages Superintendent . $ 500.00 Clerk ........,..,.... 100.00 Labor ... 1,492.20 959.73 $ 40.27 $1,500.00 1,500.00 $ 209.45 3,000.00 3,209.45 SELECTMEN'S REPORT Other Expenses Office Supplies _..._............... . __....... Plants....._..........»....,..,...._........-...._...__............_...,. Water .._ _ _ _.......»..». Equipment and Repairs ............_. ,.... _......_ Fertilizer Grass, Seed, Etc. .... Gasoline and Oil ...._.........._»...,............... Cement _...._...._._ Safe Insurance ._ Truck Rental Loam Telephone Listing Miscellaneous Balance Dec. 31, 1934, forward to 1935 .. $ 63.26 169.57 85.90 96.19 107.50 39.41 31.25 16.08 11.00 66.50 10.00 6.00 29.62 TOWN CLERK'S DEPARTMENT Credits Appropriation __..........».......... ............... __.._........ _. Transferred from Reserve Fund by vote of Appropriation Committee Debits Payments on Selectmen's -Warrants: Salaries and Wages Salary of Town Clerk .. $1,530.00 Salary of Clerk 207.74 Other Clerical Assistance 8.00 Other Expenses Office Supplies and Postage 103.81 Printing and Advertising ...,,».... 48.00 Bond Premium 5.00 Office Equipment and Repairs ..._ 19.30 Miscellaneous » ..,, 3.92 COLLECTOR OF TAXES Credits Appropriation _.._ _u....,.....» ........................._...,_...._..... Transferred from Excess and Deficiency by vote of Town Oct. 29, 1934 __.. 217 $2,824.48 $ 384.97 $1,889.84 30.93 1,920.77 1,920.77 $4,921.00 600.00 30.00 $5,551.00 218 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salaries and Wages Salary of Collector . $1,785.00 Salary of Cerk ... ....... 1,043.69 Other Clerical Assistance 879.63 Other Expenses Office Supplies•and Postage . 467.77 *Printing and Advertising _ 328.53 Office Equipment and Repairs ..... _...... _...._60.94 Surety Bond Premium ........._._..__..._......._480.00 Registering and Recording Fees 399.35 Burglary Insurance Premium 10.00 $5,454.91 Balance December 31, 1934, transferred to Revenue Account 96.09 $5,551.00 See also charge for supplies entered under "Auditing Municipal Accounts." COMMITTEE ON PERMANENT MEMORIAL To Veterans of All Wars -To Secure Designs Credit Balance January 1, 1934 ...... _....... ___.... _...._...._........... Debits No expenditures Balance Dec. 31, 1934, forward to 1935 DENTAL CLINIC Credits Appropriation..... ........ _....,..._........... __.......... __.................... Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salaries and Wages Dentist $ 900.00 Dental Assistant 570.00 Other Expenses - Dental Supplies -Equipment and Repair 74.15 Transportation of Assistant __............._...._... 4.70 Laundry.....__...._.....__.._...._._.................,,,.... 4.50 Miscellaneous Supplies 16.15 $ 800.00 $ 800.00 $1,570.00 1,569.50 Transferred to Accounts Payable to cover bills contracted in 1934 but not paid ..... $ 0.50 Appropriation .- SELECTMEN'S REPORT DOG OFFICER Credit Debit Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salary of Dog Officer „.._.,...._...., ...._..... 219 $ 50.00 220 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATIONS Credits Appropriation .........._..._...,....__........._ Transferred from Excess and Deficiency by Vote of Town October 29, 1934 ..... Transferred from Reserve Fund by Vote of 50.00 Appropriation Committee ...................... CARE OF DUMPS AND REMOVAL OF ASHES Credit Appropriation Payments on Labor Equipment and Repairs ....._.........- Debits Selectmen's Warrants: Balance December 31, 1934, transferred to Revenue Account ....._....._.---....._........,.._..._.._......._ Appropriation Loan $1,970.55 28.92 1,999.47 .53 DRAIN CONSTRUCTION Credit Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Pipeand Fittings ......._ .............__.._.......__.......... _...,. Lumber and Building Material ....................... Equipment and Repairs _... Gasoline and Oil _.._.........___........._.... Dynamite and Blasting Materials Cement, Sand and Concrete ..... ___........ .._ Damage to Automobile ..._ Rental of Compressor -...- SundryItems ............. _.......... .„........... _._...... _....__.... _..... Contractors: Steam Shovel Tractor and Trucks ..... .... ........... Teams...............�.._ _..,...... _....,.„..._...._...._ Labor...._ „ _. _..._ .........„..... Balance Dec. 31, 1934, forward to 1935 ...„_ $12,387.21 554.10 199.50 612.17 231.77 223.38 247.06 15.60 50.00 36.76 2,137.75 1,694.70 544.25 568.83 $2,000.00 2,000.00 $6,000.00 18,000.00 24,000.00 19,503.08 $4,496.92 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salaries and Wages Salaries of Registrars . _.................... Clerical Assistance Election Officers _ .... Services of Constable ..._......... _.....„,.,........ ... Checkers for Recounts _.... Other Expenses Stationery, Postage and Office Supplies Printing and Advertising .............. _..... _..._..... ... Meals Voting List Bulletin Boards Addresing Envelopes Services of Electrician Miscellaneous ....___.._ Appropriation *Refunds ._ $ 200.00 29.00 1,188.00 22.00 64.00 121.77 486.75 10.60 109.89 22.50 14.85 17.50 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Credits Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants; Salaries and Wages *Salary of Engineer *Salaries of Clerks _....... __...... _....... _................ Other Expenses Field and Office Supplies Rental of Equipment New Ford Station Wagon ..... ...... ......... ._.._ Other Equipment and Repairs .....__.._ Gasoline and Oil ...,.......... _......_......._ Miscellaneous -..__...._.._ Balance December 31, 1934, transferred to Revenue Account ________ ..........._....._ $2,944.82 5,486.25 517.19 137.50 754.70 269.50 239.81 32.16 $10,38L93 .87 $2,000.00 75.00 211.86 $2,286.86 2,286.86 $10,297.56 85.24 $10,382.80 10,382.80 Salary of Town Engineer $3,000.00 -Charged in part to Sewer Con- struction P. W. A. Project 2066. Appropriation SELECTMEN'S REPORT 221 FIRE DEPARTMENT -1933 BILLS Credit Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salaries and Wages Chief ... _. _ ..._. _ ........_ Engineers ----- ExtraDuty .....,...._........._ ..».... »» Equipment Apparatus »...»..... _...._..-- Maintenance and Repairs Apparatus ....._..._.....,...._.....»...» ......,...� Gasoline and Oil ... _...__ ..,..... Shop Equipment, Etc....._ _.....,»__�... Rent of Whistle House ...... _ ....... Miscellaneous . Fuel and Light Electricity »...,,»..»._ _�....--•--.._... Maintenance of Building and Grounds Building Repairs _.._....._............_....,,.,»..» ..,.,.... Laundry Work ».......,.. » ...,,.»_._........_........._.. Water and Sewer .... ...._.__...__... _.........._.. Miscellaneous Supplies ....__.._ .__.._......._... Other Expenses Telephone...... ...-...........,.,...» ..»...... ........ _.... Allowance to Chief for auto expense_.... $ 827.29 $ 41.67 250.00 9.60 222 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Maintenance and Repairs Repairs to Apparatus, Etc Gasoline and Oil _ Alarm Boxes, Etc...........__. Shop Equipment, Etc......_.... Miscellaneous Supplies Fuel and Light Fuel_............_....,..»..»...»,,, Light 1,155.68 328.47 2,191.75 135.06 39.00 $ 933.93 624.08 53.98 Maintenance of Buildings and Grounds Building Repairs ... ..... _.. 835.70 Furniture and Furnishings ..._ ...._ 87.60 Laundry Work ..........._...._..._........._.._-...._.... 183.67 105.25 Water and Sewer _.._....... __ 47.49 *Miscellaneous Supplies ...,......_ ........._._136.51 10.00 Other Expenses 3.46 Office Supplies and Postage . 99.56 2.20 Telephone _ _ 318.78 150.00 Lunches ....._ 39.88 85.64 Medicine and Medical attendance ...,,_203.13 Clerical Services 82.84 Allowance to Chief for Automobile Ex- pense ._....» ..... ..»...................... 200.00 Rent of Fire Whistle House ..... ...._..._......... 150.00 43.85 Rent of Land ..._ 25.00 5.24 Miscellaneous -Work on flagstaffs, pe • - 4.75 riodicals, etc............._.._...._._._......._.. _.....,..._72.95 6.12 66.54 26.30 16.67 FIRE DEPARTMENT Credits Appropriation ________ "Refunds _........ ...._... Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salaries and Wages Salaries of Engineers Salary of Chief Salaries RegularMen Salaries Call Men ... _ ...... ____.. _...... .. Salaries Extra Duty ..,... ._.......... ..... Salaries Substitutes .....___..._...__._...._..__ Equipment Hose»....... .».or ....».. M..»....»...._ ..........._....,..__........- Equipment fen .... ...,.»..»...... Fire Fighting Equipment ._................»,»..._... $ 500.00 725.00 20,750.35 4,695.80 420.21 163.24 808.50 122.08 267.02 827.29 $36,412.83 2.60 36,415.43 Balance December 31, 1934, transferred to Revenue Account .............. $36,397.26 18.17 FIRE ALARM BOXES Credit Appropriation _..._......__ Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Installation of New Boxes ...», ..... _..... ........ »»......... _ Balance Dec. 31, 1934, forward to 1935 ....._._.. $36,415.43 $2,500.00 2,487.00 $ 13.00 FORECLOSURE AND REDEMPTION OF TAX TITLES HELD BY TOWN Credits Balance January 1, 1934 .»....,..........,..... _.......... Appropriation *Refunds -... $1,425.80 2,000,00 934.30 $4,360.10 SELECTMEN'S REPORT Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salaries and Wages Clerical Assistance .............._.._ Attorney's Fees ... Other Expenses *Land Court Fees Recording Fees Summons ..... .................. _.......... ._...._ - Balance Dec. 31, 1934, forward to 1935 ............ FOREST FIRES Credits Appropriation .. ...,,.. .„......._.._..._.... Appropriation...... ........_......._...._...._...�.._...._.._ Transferred from Reserve Fund by vote of the Appropriation Committee „ Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salaries and Wages Salary of Warden „ ._.......__._.........__.... Fighting Fires . __......»......... ._ Other Expenses Apparatus and Repair _.,..... w.......... .»...... ...._ Hose „ _..._...,..._ Miscellaneous Equipment ,..._ Food.._.............„ ...........„......, All Other Expense ...._....__ ....» 26.50 440.00 1,890.35 57.19 3.00 $ 150.00 625.80 24.25 325,00 45.35 17.37 18.00 $1,205.77 Balance December 31, 1934, transferred to Revenue Account ...._....... .....».„.......... ............ _..._...... .._.. 44.23 GARBAGE COLLECTION Credits Appropriation.......,....»„............._._..,,„..._._..,...._.._... Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Contractor: Garbage Collection 223 224 TOWN OF LEXINGTON HEALTH DEPARTMENT -1933 BILLS Credit Appropriation ._._......_...., „......._.....„ _ . .... . Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Quarantine and Contagious Diseases 2,417.04 Medical Attendance $1,943.06 $ 700.00 350.00 200.00 $1,250.00 1,250.00 $3,600.00 3,600.00 Tuberculosis State Institutions ....... ...,.....» .„»...w....... Appropriation $ 12.00 66.00 HEALTH DEPARTMENT Credit Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: General Administration Office Supplies and Postage ....._.._...._...__... $ 67.06 Service of Notices ._._...._.._....„,....».„ .............. 2.00 Quarantine and Contagious Diseases Medical Attendance ....._..,, 221.21 Nurses...__.._......__...._....__.......__.... 86.25 Drugs, Medicines and Medical Supplies 348.41 Dry Goods and Clothing ... _...„...... ......._ 9.44 Hospitals ....._.... __ -..._.._.W..,_....._.... 269.00 Tuberculosis Board, and Treatment - Middlesex County Sanitorium „. „........ „....__...... _.._. 2,914.50 Cities and Towns _......_..__ 4.25 State Institutions ....._ 479.15 Other Expenses Taxi and Ambulance .,.„. 76.00 Burial of Dead Animals . 30.00 Hose_-.......__._.._.............„...._......._.._.._......_ 139.01 Signs....._. ._.. _ ........-...._....._........_._ '7.50 Inspection Salary of Inspector ....,_..._........._ _»„...» 500.00 Expenses of Inspector _..._._.._.....__....__.......... 50.00 Analysis of Milk _ „,...... „»...,,„.,...»........„.. 121.00 $5,324.78 Balance December 31, 1934, transferred to Revenue Account _ _ _....... 2,175.22 $ 78.00 78.00 $7,500.00 7,500.00 SELECTMEN'S REPORT HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE --PRIOR YEAR BILLS Credit Appropriation ._- _ _ ....»_._.._.._... _ -.- Debit ..»..._..Debit Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Town of Lexington Water Department for materials, equipment and labor 1929 -1933 inclusive HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE -1933 BILLS Credit Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Gasoline Sundry Supplies 225. $1,356.68 1,,356.68 $ 120.99 226 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Tarvia, Road Oil, Etc. ..__....,.»..._._........ ... 5,609.78 Rental Compressor .». 304.20 153.21 Rental Steam Shovel .._._......_..___....._...»..»... 882.50 Cement and Lime ....._.....-_ 300.18 Kerosene 212.00 Dynamite and Exploders _.......... ^....._,. .. 113.13 *Pipe _...:.. ..._...._...._......_..._.»_ 1,306.33 Automobile Allowance to Superintend- ent (To 3/1/34) 33.33 **Sundry Supplies and Expenses 583.61 Contractor: Repair of Sidewalks _.._......_. .........................» ... 2,128.10 Total Expenditures on Selectmen's War- rants _... ».. .».... _ _ ........._ ...... ...,,....... ».»....._..._..... $43,689.33 Departmental Transfers -Supplies ..... 233.72 Transferred to Accounts Payable to cover bills contracted in 1934 but not paid..._ 43,923.05 $ 0.59 $ 114.63 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION -BLAKE ROAD 6.36 HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE Credits Appropriation ._»........ .........._....» .. ... »..... Departmental Transfers -Supplies. Transferred from Reserve Fund by vote of the Appropriation Committee ...___ ............ *Refunds _..._...___..__........._.._..___. .......__.m.. _.,_ **Refunds __ ... Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: General Administration Consulting Superintendent _..._._...___ $1,000.00 Superintendent _.»......_.........»__._..». .»..__ 1,868.33 Assistant Superintendent ________ 676.03 Telephone Superintendent (To 3/1/34) 20.56 Telephone Public Works Building _._....__ 76.61 Clerical Services ..».»....»_......__._..........___.._.._ 5.50 Stationery and Supplies ......... _.. ... _ »» ._ 9.15 General Labor ----- ».._.. .._...._.„_.._............ 14,281.80 Truck Rental 1,464.51 Stone, Gravel, etc. _... _.... _ _ ...._. _.......... 5,413.43 Equipment and Repairs „.... _ _......_..»..... 4,539.21 Gasoline and Oil ____ _______ 2,707.83 120.99 $42,000.00 1,489.78 155.82 274:77 , 3,27 $43,923.64 Credit Appropriation Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor»........_.....__.._......_....,.,... _..,,».». Asphalt....._..._._.......»._.._..... ...........__..._.. Sand, Gravel, Etc. .._. ..................._..__..__ Brick TruckRental ......... »...._...._ ........__......._..._. Steam Shovel Rental Sundry Supplies �...._..,.......,.. 'Total payments on Selectmen's Warrants Departmental Transfers -Supplies .....__..»...... Balance, Dec. 31, 1934, forward to 1985 ..... $ 227.05 98.00 310.27 8.40 110.00 100.00 $ 29.76 $ 883.48 16.46 $ 900.00 $ 899.94 $ 0.06 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION -EATON ROAD Credit Appropriation ........ _ ... ... ...... �_._ _ _... __... Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor $1,193.10 Sand, Gravel, Etc..... _ 1,528.45 Asphalt ....._. .._.........._......... 588.00 $4,200.00 SELECTMEN'S REPORT Brick... __________ ..... .._..__.........__......_..._._......._ .Truck Rental Steam Shovel Rental ..... Sundry Expenses 19.60 364.63 330.00 81.14 Total payments on Selectmen's Warrants...... $4,104.92 Departmental Transfers --Supplies ...... _.... 94.93 Balance Dec. 31, 1934, forward to 1935 ._.._.... 227 4,199.85 $ 0.15 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION-FLETCHER AVENUE Credit Appropriation Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor..........._....,.._._.._._.... _..„.. _..._....._... $ 582.37 Sand, Gravel, Etc......_.. _... 1,224.20 Brick.... .......,.,..._........__..._.. ....... ,,.... 14.00 Asphalt 347.90 ..,....._........ ......__ 927.50 Steam Shovel Rental ._........._......_...._ 877.50 Sundry Expenses .........__.,.,............ 24.89 Balance Dec. 31, 1934, forward to 1935 $4,000.00 3,998.36 $ 1.64 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION-GLEASON ROAD No. 1 Appropriation Credit Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor�._._...-...._.___......._ Asphalt...,.. ................_......,................. Sand, Gravel, Etc. ...._..._...__........__._,.... Brick_.....,,,...,......._..m._....,,.... _ Truck Rental Steam Shovel Rental Sundry Supplies ....__....,.... ......_ ....,......_ $ 442.36 392.00 $1,176.41 25.20 460.63 485.00 53.22 Total payments on Selectmen's Warrants...... $3,034.82 Departmental Transfers -Supplies _ ...._...._..: 82.95 Balance Dec. 31, 1934, forward to 1935 ...... $3,425.00 3,117.77 $ 307,23 228 TOWN OF LEXINGTON HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION-GLEASON ROAD No. 2 Credit Appropriation ......_............. ........ _ ..._. _ ........ Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: ;Labor _.. _ . _ �..._.....-..._....__.......... , Sand, Gravel, Etc. Asphalt_._... ........._ _. .._.. ....__...,... Brick... __..,..._....,, . _ . _...... . Steam Shovel Rental Sundry Supplies .....__ Total payments on Selectmen's Warrants...... Departmental Transfers -Supplies .... _ .._.., Balance Dec. 31, 1934, forward to 1935 .....-- $ 957.39 1,417.36 406.70 44.80 442.76 430.00 75.98 $3,774.99 228.33 $4,950.00 4,003.32 $ 946.68 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION -PLEASANT STREET Credits Appropriation ..._. From State ._..........._.........._ From County _...___...._....-_ Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor _.._ �....... W Sand, Gravel, Etc. .... _ _ ..... _..�..._ Frames and Grates _..___..._. _ _....,.... Cement_ __....__..._........_._..._.... _�......_ Pipe__ ...._. __....... _........,.._....,....... ......... Labor (Contractors) _...._.. Steam Shovel Rental ....-___...__.__.__..._... Truck Rental .....� CurbStone _ .......... _.......... ....., ._...,......_....... Brick _.._ .__....._...._......... _. Sundry Expenses ...._........_ _......_._......_ .. .._ $3,707.46 108.90 258.82 20.97 961.02 6.50 65.00 107.50 196.00 96.00 33.95 Total payments on Selectmen's Warrants..._ $5,562.12 Departmental Transfers -Supplies .....__. _ 60.13 Balance Dec. 31, 1934, forward to 1935 -......- $7,500.00 1,747.35 582.45 9,829.80 5,622.25 $4,207.55 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION --TUCKER AVENUE Credit Balance January 1, 1934 _....._ ..,....._............. $ 71.03 SELECTMEN'S REPORT 229 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor 71.03 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION—VALLEY ROAD Credit Appropriation ...» $1,000.00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor_...__..__.........m....................... .. $ 208.31 Sand, Gravel, Etc..........._....,,..»..»...,._,.......» 572.49 Asphalt ....__...._...._ 210.70 Sundry Expenses 8.46 999.96 Balance Dec. 31, 1934, forward to 1935 ......_... $ 0.04 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION—WOOD STREET Credit Balance January 1, 1934 ._......._..._._,...___........._._. $ 411.54 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor _.........»_ »...,... $ 370.44 10,162.38 Fence 41.10 230 TOWN OF LEXINGTON INSECT PEST EXTERMINATION Credit Appropriation $2,160.00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salaries and Wages Salary of Superintendent _..., $ 300.00 Labor»...,».......».....,.»...».....................».........,....» »..... 1,398.40 Other Expenses Hire of Teams 129.63 Insecticides _............_ ...... ......_.._...... 282.24 Equipment and Repairs ..._._...,.....__...._...._._._20.40 Gasoline and Oil 24.35 Truck Expense ....._ ............... _.......... __.._..._.._2.00 • $2,157.02 Balance December 31, 1934, transferred to Revenue Account » 2.98 2,160.00 INSURANCE Credits Appropriation ....................... ..._............. _.,••,..... .. $10,000.00 *Refunds ....__...._....._ 162.38 411.54 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION—SWALTHAM STREET DAMAGES Credit Balance January 1, 1934 ...........................................»..,,. $ 109.00 Debits Transferred to Excess and Deficiency by Vote of the Town June 25, 1934 HYDRANT RENTALS Credit Appropriation._....... ...._..._.._......................._ Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Rental of Hydrants paid to Water De- partment ....._......_..._ _ 109.00 $7,635.00 7,635.00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: $4,334.68 Automobile Fire and Theft 55.29 *Workmen's Compensation ...._..._...._.._ 2,214.01 Boiler _ ..._. 871.59 Sprinkler Leakage 48.00 Public Liability 260.00 Automobile Liability Highway Department 463.24 Engineering Department ..... ...... _....... 103.62 Park Department . 108.46 Police Department 83.66 $8,542.55 Balance December 31, 1934, transferred to Revenue Account _..,.. 1,619.83 INTEREST ON DEBT 10,162.38 Credits Appropriation....._.__....»... ..._...._ _..........»....... $34,368.13 Transferred from Water Maintenance ....._.._. 9,258.75 SELECTMEN'S REPORT Transferred from P. W. A. Sewer Project Transferred from P. W. A. Water Stand- pipe Project .._ _ _..._.,...._ Debits Payments on SeIectmen's Warrants: Temporary Loans Anticipation of Revenue General Loans General_.._._...._............._......_..._._,_...._.._.... Highway ..._..... School Construction _....... Sewer Construction .».. Public Service Enterprise Loans Balance December 31, 1934, transferred to Revenue Account ....._...._._......._._.._.....__...._....__.... $2,347.86 2,331.25 40.00 13,690.00 4,653.91 9,311.25 32,374.27 12,594.84 LAW DEPARTMENT Credit Appropriation ....._._..._.......__..._._..; Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salaries and Wages Salary of Town Counsel ....._..._...._..... _.,.,,,,... $ 850.00 Other Expenses Special Services of Town Counsel .».._..... 1,240.00 Town Counsel -reimbursement for ex- penses............._.._..........__.........__...........__........ 138.74 Settlements for Damages 225.00 Witness Fees 38.40 Constable Service ._ 2.00 Balance December 31, 1934 transferred to Revenue Account $2,494.14 5.86 231 963.72 378.51 $44,969.11 44,969.11 $2,500.00 2.500.00 LIBRARIES-CARY MEMORIAL and BRANCH Credits Appropriation _..._ __...._.,..._....._.. From Middlesex County, Account Dog Li- cense Fees ... ..... *Refunds **Refunds . _...._..._. $11,179.50 1,716.16 4.75 227.69 $13,128.10 232 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salaries and Wages Librarian_....__.._......,.._ ._.._.. ...._. ._......_.. Assistants ....._... .... _........_..._.........w ... Substitutes .._..........__ ......_�...... _ __.._ Janitors_........__...,........_._......__.......,.._.»_.............. Books, Periodicals, Etc. Books. _.:_. _ _ ...... ...,,... _..._. Periodicals _..,........__ Map. ... ..._..�.._..-..._....._.............._.. _.._..... Bindig Books _..._......__...._»...... Periodicals ..._....... _ Fuel and Light Fuel....._....__...._....__._....__....._... �....,,..............-.. Light_.. __............».....,.........,...__._...._..�. Buildings **Repairs _.. .........._ ......._ Furnace Man ..._.......__......._.......... Other Expenses *Stationery and Office Supplies .».._...._.._.... Office Equipment and Repair _..,........ Telephone _._......._.....,._.._- Water and Sewer.__......_.....,......»....,..._� Cartage of Books Laundry....__...._..... ....,......._...,,... �........._ _ Janitor's Supplies - ••..",,.•• -•••- Ice _....... _ Labor on grounds ....» Miscellaneous....,_......_.._...._..._.........-...,......»_.... $1,530.00 5,077.00 148.75 1,444.11 1,184.80 20.85 10.80 318.39 9.40 811.97 851.75 564.70 550.00 153.85 97.00 114.05 35.85 52.00 7.32 77.65 11.39 11.20 44.48 $13,127.31 Balance December 31, 1934, transferred to Revenue Account ---.•...-••- .79 MATURING DEBT Credits Appropriation ...._ _..._....__.....,.. Transferred from Premiums on Loans ..... Transferred from Sewer Const.- Trunk Line -Arlington line to Bow Street by vote of Town October 29, 1934 Payments on Selectmen's General Loans: General $21,500.00 Highway 1,000.00 School Construction 50,500.00 Sewer Construction . ........... ._..... ..... ...... ........ ...... ....... 27,000.00 Public Service Enterprise Loans: Water Mains 36,000.00 Debits Warrants: 13,128.10 $128,855.85 144.15 7,000.00 $136,000.00 136,000.00 SELECTMEN'S REPORT MEMORIAL DAY Credit Appropriation _......—...._... ..........._.._...._.. _......._ Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Wreaths: G. A. R.. _ ......._.._ American Legion _...... _._......._._..._ Flags G. A. R ..........»._......._..�.._ �. _._ __............. American Legion ___......_...,...._.........._.._......_ Luncheon Supplies ........__ ......._._..._....__ Automobile Expense _....... American Legion Drum Corps _»_______ Grave Markers for American Legion ........ Ammunition .... ...._._...__ _ __.........._...... Paper Cups, Etc. ...� ..... ....,....... ».....,...__..,.. Balance December 31, 1934, transferred to Revenue Account ..... ..... ._.._ $ 90.00 28.00 18.00 1.50 11.45 3.00 40.00 8.10 8.75 3.15 $ 211.95 38.05 METROPOLITAN WATER TAX Credit From Water Dept. Maintenance ..... _ ..... __.._ Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Sinking Fund ...—...._..,...__....,... ......,..,... Maturing Bonds ..,..............__—..._..... Interest Maintenance and Operation ..._ .........., Brookline Credit ---....._._........._ .....,.. $ 774.74 5,568.42 13,975.12 7,032.79 966.47 MIDDLESEX COUNTY TAX Credit From Revenue 1934 _.......... Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: 233 $250.00 250.00 $28,317.54 28,317.54 $28,850.26 28,850.26 MIDDLESEX COUNTY TUBERCULOSIS HOSPITAL TAX Credit Appropriation __ _ .. ....._......... .......... .... $3,042.87 234 TOWN OF LEXINGTQN Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Maintenance .._._ ..................,,........,...,....» _ $2,423.63 Expense MILITARY AID Credits Appropriation _ .........__........._.._..,,,.. ....,,,.._._..,_..... Transferred from Reserve Fund by vote of the Appropriation Committee .....„.........__...._.. Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Cash Grants NEW TOWN SEAL Credits Appropriation ..... ........ ...... ........... _______ ............ ._....... _.. Transferred from Reserve Fund by vote of the Appropriation Committee _................_.. Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants; Photographing Seal and Electrotypes ...__.. 619.24 NORTH METROPOLITAN SEWER TAX Credit From Revenue 1934 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: SinkingFund....._..._._.........._..._......._...._......._...,,,..� MaturingBonds _.__...... _..........-._.......-----••---....._ .._.. Interest _ .................................. ..... ......... _._..._.._........ __..... Maintenance and Operation Appropriation *Refund ..,....._. $ 323.79 1,896.25 1,078.75 4,173.53 OLD AGE ASSISTANCE Credits 3.042.87 $ 100.00 10.00 $110.00 110.00 $ 30.00 6.75 $ 36.75 36.75 $7,472.32 7,472.32 $10,500.00 29.00 $10,529.00 SELECTMEN'S REPORT Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Office Supplies $ 7.71 *Cash Grants 8,605.91 Medicine and Medical Attendance ...._.......... 51.00 Hospitals 4.00 State Infirmary ..._...._..... __ 1.00 Taxi and Ambulance ......... .... ................. 21.00 Fuel...__......_..._.........__..._....._....................... .....,........ 50.40 Delivery Federal Coal ..._........._._.._......__........_.._. 28.00 Other Cities and Towns: Cities _..........._..._.._...... 1,217.22 Towns .,.. _ 80.00 $10,066.24 Balance December 31, 1934, transferred to Revenue Account . 462.76 OLD AGE ASSISTANCE TAX Credits Balance January 1, 1934 .... _.....,........,,....._ ..,,_..,_ Old Age Assistance Tax 1932 _......_.._ Old Age Assistance Tax 1933 ._____...._..._ Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Paid to Commonwealth 235 10,529.00 $ 35.00 19.00 440,00 $ 494.00 494.00 OTHER FINANCE OFFICES AND ACCOUNTS Credits Appropriation .._ �..............._ Transferred from Excess and Deficiency by vote of the Town October 29, 1934 ..._..._ Premium on Loans ..... ...... ..... ........ _..... Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Printing Notes _.._ _ .._........__. Certifying Notes _..._ Total payments on Selectmen's Warrants._.. Transfer to Premium Account ............... $ 129.46 183.00 $ 312.46 498.63 $ 811.09 Balance December 31, 1934, transferred to Revenue Account ....... 82.51 $ 150.00 100.00 643.60 $ 893.60 893.60 236 TOWN OF LEXINGTON PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS -1933 BILLS Credit Appropriation Debits Payments on Seelctmen's Warrants: Automobile Supplies Electric Light Bulbs...._..._.._.__..._......_..._._.� Raising and lowering topmast on flagpole $ 18.79 5.50 55.00 PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS Credits Appropriation ..... .... _......_...._..... From William A. Tower Fund -Interest... -- From Battle Green Fund -Interest ..... *Refunds _..........__...__......_......._........__._....._..._.._.. Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Administration Salary of Superintendent $1,700.00 Clerical Assistance 4.33 Stationery, Printing and Postage 5.60 Telephone ...._ 75.76 Parks Labor ... 4,544.63 Equipment and Repair ...._....,......_._..... 595.59 Gasoline and Oil ....._ 400.29 Truck Rental 108.75 Trees 102.88 Shrubs and Plants _. 7.00 Fertilizer .......... 150.48 Water...-........._...,_,,........ .... .................._........._ ..,.... 121.01 *Light ...__.._. _....._.................................. _...._.. 124.05 Sundry Supplies and Expenses ._ 729.18 Playgrounds Instructors _.._...._.._...........__ 1,428.00 Tennis Courts _____ ..... ............ _ 1,868.28 Apparatus and Supplies 266.06 Swimming Pool Expenses 325.82 Transportation Expense _ .................._.......- 66.50 Sundry Supplies and Expenses ..,.,..,__348.86 $79.29 79.29 $12,501.00 460.00 15.11 5.00 $12,981.11 12,973.07 Transferred to Accounts Payable to cover bills contracted in 1934 but not paid _...... ,... $8.04 SELECTMEN'S REPORT PATRIOT'S DAY (April 19th) Credit Appropriation Debits Payments 011 Selectmen's Warrants: Clerical Services Postage ------------------- Printing --------------- Breakfast for Girl Scouts _....__,. Lexington Band for Parade and Concert Lunches for musical organizations ..._..... American Legion Drum Corps .........._ »...,.... Other musical expense ..._ .......... ._......_ .. Labor and sundry expense ....-... ,......_._......._.. Appropriation $14.50 2.58 31.50 10.00 14.02 65.00 53.15 40.00 14.00 5.25 PENSIONS -FIRE DEPARTMENT Credit Debit Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: William J. Wright Appropriation PENSIONS -POLICE DEPARTMENT Credit Debit Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Patrick J. Maguire _ TOWN PHYSICIAN Credit Appropriation..... . » .. »....,.»................._» .. Debit Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salary of Physician _...._ .. _...._.-- 237 $250.00 250.00 $1,107.81 1,107.81 $1,095.00 1,095.00 $7,50.00 750.00 238 TOWN OF LEXINGTON PLANNING BOARD -1933 BILLS Credit Appropriation Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Mass. Federation of Planning Boards - Dues Professional Services of Landscape Archi- tect ..._...._ PLANNING BOARD Credits Appropriation ..._..... ....__._ *Refund ...r.....»... Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salaries and Wages Clerical Services ... Other Expenses *Postage and telephone ..............».......»..,,...... Notices...._...,_......._....,_.._............._..........._..._.. Mass. Federation of Planning Boards - Dues,...,_. .............................».,,,....... Enlargements Aerial Survey ,.......... Miscellaneous...._..._.....__.........._._......._..._.._...,..._.. Balance December 31, 1934, transferred to Revenue Account Appropriation $ 15.00 117.85 $ 20.00 23.07 27.00 15.00 50.00 14.64 $149.71 100.59 PLUMBING INSPECTION Credit Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salaries and Wages Salaryof Inspector .... ,»..,..,._..,.,...._ Other Expenses Bond Premium Travel Expense, Etc. ..... _...,,..».._...... ....... _......... $800.00 5.00 45.00 $132.85 • 132.85 $250.00 .30 $250.30 250.30 $850.00 850.00 Appropriation SELECTMEN'S REPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT -1933 SILLS Credit Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Equipment for men ._.._............... Taxi Service ;...._.._ ..............._...._..._ Motor Equipment Maintenance _ Gasoline and Oil -•••,••••••• $10.50 2.75 4.00 1.65 POLICE DEPARTMENT Credits Appropriation. _ -.- Transferred from Reserve Fund by vote of the Appropriation Committee ..... -- *Refund ..... _.....•,-...._._..,._ _...._... ..._,..._.._ **Refund ..... Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salaries and Wages $2,550.00 Salary -Chief _............_.... ..................._..... Salaries of Sergeants _..,,.»..._.._....»....._......._ 3,878.40 Salaries of Patrolmen 20,167.39 Special Traffic Duty April 19th 49.00 84 00 Matron._...........„.........._..........�....,....__� Equipment and Maintenance New Motorcycle _ New Chevrolet Coach -•••-•-••••-•••••••_•• "Motor Equipment Maintenance ... .._ ...».. Gasoline and Oil ....... - *Equipment for men ....._..._._.......... - •.•. Additional Equipment and Supplies ....- Other Expenses Office Supplies and Postage ..........._.„..,._.._.. 51.20 Telephone -Headquarters and Chief ......... 274.64 Telephone -Patrol Boxes 567.68 Clerical Services 5.53 Fire Alarm Tapper (1/2 to Fire Dept.) 70.00 Allowance to Chief for Automobile (1/2 yearonly) ..„.,.....__.....,,,...»_._... ...._..._........... Meals for Officers (April 19th.) Meals for Prisoners ..._ Taxi and Ambulance Physician . Radio Broadcast Expense Radio Repairs, etc. ,........_..._......._..._......,....._ **Miscellaneous Expenses ........ •• ••• • •••••• 250.00 325.00 744.51 648.73 391.60 106.49 100.00 22.50 50.05 105.00 30.00 300.00 67.30 30.08 239 $18.90 18.90 $30,500.00 352.97 11.50 .63 $30,865.10 '80,865.10 240 TOWN OF LEXINGTON POSTURE CLINIC Credit Appropriation _.__.. Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salaries and Wages Physicians ._. __.. _...._ .. Nurses _.__. „ .._... ... .. ..,..,... ........ .. Other Expenses Miscellaneous Supplies _._...._. Balance December 31, 1934, transferred to Revenue Account $100.00 588.50 7.58 $696.08 3.92 $700.00 700.00 PRINTING AND PUBLISHING REVISED PLUMBING BY-LAWS OF THE TOWN Credits Balance January 1, 1934 . Appropriation Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Printing- Publishing rintingPublishing _....... _........._.. _ .. _ $34.93 247.50 10.00 $207.00 85.43 $292,43 292.43 PRINTING AND PUBLISHING REVISED TOWN BY-LAWS Credit Transferred from Excess & Deficiency Ac- count by vote of the Town October 29, 1934 ....................... _......._. _...._...... ........ Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants Printing 4800 copies sent out with Town Meeting Warrants __ ........_............. ....-..„„_.. Balance Dec. 31, 1934, forward to 1936...__.._.. $600.00 30.00 $570.00 SELECTMEN'S REPORT PUBLIC WELFARE -1933 BILLS Credits Appropriation ..._..;_. ...__.._......_ _. ._ .....„.. *Refund ... .. _ .........__...._...-...._._. _..._.-.. Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Groceries and Provisions _......__ Coal .., Medicine and Medical Attendance _..._....___, *Dental _....... _ ..._.....- Brace.-._..._ .........»_......._..,..... » ..... Hospitals ..._ _ Electric Light ».......__ Cities and Towns **Cities ....._......_ . ,_...._ ....... .._.... _..,..._...._.. Towns Balance December 31, 1934, transferred to PUBLIC WELFARE Credits Appropriation .._ ........_ ............. _.._..._.. Appropriation .._..........»»...,..,....»......_... Transferred from Excess and Deficiency by vote of the Town October 29, 1934 (1) Refund „.....,...... _ ».....»..._._........ (2) Refund......_.._..._...-_ ..._...._ ...,.........,..._ ......_.. (3) Refund .._...._.._._._ ............._._,.....__.....__ ..._....__..... (4) Refund _...........„ _ __...._..-- Overdraft-Authorized by Board of Se- lectmen, December 26, 1934 ....._.._ Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salaries Agent (1) Clerks Investigator .._.......__...._ _.._......._ „.... Printing, Statidnery and Postage ...__.__-_ Office Equipment ___......... _......._..._._.._.._. Outside Relief by Town: Groceries and Provisions _.................. Coal, Wood and Oil ....... • $ 10.99 33.95 23.20 14.00 45.00 539.50 14.07 526.28 1,017.14 241 $2,100.00 4.25 119.90 $2,224.15 $2,224.13 .02 2,224.15 $ 1,304.61 1,352.67 75.00 134.50 69.63 4,742.74 2,826.71 $30,000.00 12,000.00 6,000.00 1.80 .75 31.90 100.65 2,172.98 $50,308.08 242 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Board and Care .....,...__...._..._.._ ...............,,... .. (2) Medicine and Medical Attendance State Institutions ....» (3) Hospitals (4) Cash Grants Burial Expenses ....__ Rent...... .... ............ ........................ ....._ Clothing and Shoes . .......... ........ ________ Gas and Electricity Taxi and Ambulance Moving and Transportation Delivery Federal Coal .............. ....... Delivery Other Federal Commodities Optical -...- Dental Relief by Other Cities and Towns: Cities...,...._ _......_..»...._,......,.,.,.........,,_.......... Towns _............._...,..,,...»..., Mothers' Aid CashGrants ..__ ...............................,.,...._...._.... .. Medicine and Medical Attendance Gas and Electricity Delivery Federal Commodities .......... Rent..............................,......»..............._................_ Clothing........... ........................ ....._............ _....... _...._._ Coal, Wood and Oil ..._ Sundry Items ...._._ 1,512.00 576.54 92.00 1,725.16 16,721.52 200.00 5,632.71 719.81 48.30 65.40 35.00 481.50 457.48 56.30 179.75 2,400.62 1,431.11 2,705.99 89.80 30.28 18.75 930.00 16.00 126.90 90.91 Total Payments on Seelctmen's Warrants $46,849.72 Departmental Transfer -Supplies 2.05 Overdraft 1933 ....._.. $46,851.77 3,456.31 PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING -REPAIRS Prior Year Bills Appropriation Credit Debit Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Repairs 50,308.08 $159.60 159.60 PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING -OPERATION -1933 BILLS Credit Appropriation Debit Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Shop Equipment $8.38 8.38 SELECTMEN'S REPORT PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING -OPERATION Credit Appropriation ......_......_.... ._._..................... ..... Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor _ $2,723.15 Fuel ..........__ 522.64 Gas and Electricity ............. _........ -_._......... 787.45 Gasoline and Oil 48.32 Equipment and Repair 245.23 Sundry Supplies and Expenses 227.84 $4,554.63 Balance December 31, 1934, transferred to Revenue Account........................._.....,,,...».......,...,...»... 5.37 243 244 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor_ .._ ..... ....... ..............., $4,560.00 Sewing Supplies ....... _ .-.._._..�, _... Medical Aid and Supplies _.......... Sundry Expense .......... ..._ _.......___._...._-- 4,560.00 PUBLIC WORKS -LABOR AND MATERIAL For Relief of Unemployed Citizens of the Town Credits Balance January 1, 1934 ............_._...._..»__ *Refunds Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor_ ............._..._................. ... ..... _._................. ... $ 341.75 *Equipment and Repair 2,257.58 Truck Rental 2,502.25 Rental of other Equipment 881.35 Gasoline and Oil 63.80 Sand and Gravel ..._ 111.81 Cement and Lime 164.81 Medical Aid and First Aid Supplies ....._22.40 Repairing Damage to Property 239.15 Sundry Expenses 267.51 Balance Dec. 31, 1934, forward to 1935 ..... $7,084.94 88.74 $7,173.68 6,852.41 $ 321.27 PUBLIC V(ORKS-LABOR, MATERIAL AND OTHER 'EXPENSES -E. R. A. PROJECTS Credit Transferred from Excess and Deficiency by vote of the Town October 29, 1934 $1,000.00 Balance Dec. 31, 1934, forward to 1935_........_.. $57.00 32.97 52.00 90.02 231.99 $ 768.01 PUBLIC WORKS -SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE Credits Appropriation . _...._..... _ .._... ..... Departmental Transfer -Supplies . Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salaries and Wages Salary of Superintendent Salary of Clerk ..,»_�.._......-...,_...._ Other Expenses Office Supplies ....._.._-.........___........._..._.. Allowance for automobile (Jan. and Feb. only) .. » ...,»....»....».....»..... Premium on Bond _...... ....__...._..... _ .......... _ Miscellaneous Expenses .... .....................».......,.,, Balance December 31, 1934 transferred to $3,250.00 939.32 18.79 33.33 5.00 5.50 $4,251.94 .11 $4,250.00 2.05 $4,252.05 4,252.05 PURCHASE OF LAND FOR PARK PURPOSES Guiseppe Chuiccariello Credit Transferred from Excess and Deficiency by vote of the Town, October 29, Debit Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Paid Guiseppe Chuiccariello .._._ RESERVE FUND Credit Appropriation ..._.._.. ,. $400.00 400.00 $2,500.00 SELECTMEN'S REPORT Debits Transfers by Vote of Appropriation Committee Accounting Department ...__ _........... _____ $ 15.00 Unclassified _ .„w 9.37 Elections and Registrations ..... ..._......._......._.. 211.86 Water Maintenance .._ .................._..._........ 833.39 Town Offices and Cary Memorial Building 600.00 Police Department .» 300.00 Forest Fires .».........._. .._.__..._ . _ ....__. 200.00 Sealer Weights and Measures ....._....__ 15.00 Military Aid 10.00 Town Clerk's Department 30.93 Treasurer's Department ....._ 1.58 Police Department - 52.97 Assessor's Department „„...... .....„.....„......,..».. 48.33 Acounting Department 9.00 Highway Maintenance .....__ 155.82 New Town Seal ......„........... 6.75 SCHOOL MAINTENANCE -1933 BILLS Credit Appropriation Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Text Books -High School ,...� Water Rates -Adams School Sewer Rental -Adams School $ .71 202.32 77.45 SCHOOL MAINTENACE Credits Appropriation ._ (1) Refund_...._......................._....,.,.,....._.,........_...,.,,... (2) Refund..........„._....,.._....._....,......_..._....._..........._ (3) Refund (4) Refund...,-..,..,.................„................„. Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: General Salary of Superintendent $4,116.00 Clerks in Suplerintendent's Office _...... 2,259.20 AttendanceOfficer „.........»......,,....„ »..,,.. 170.00 School Physicians _.._ 950.00 School Nurse ....._... 1,445.00 Transportation -Nurse w.„...»..._.., 200.00 245 2,600.00 $280.48 280.48 $198,819.98 5.12 2.40 1.99 .50 $195,829.99 246 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Printing, Stationery and Postage - 141.51 Traveling Expenses .._._. ......... _._....... ..._.......... ..... 606.19 Telephone . 532.40 Teachers' Salaries High and Junior High ..... ___ .._.....___...._.. 64,301.28 Special _..._ 14,753.11 Elementary Schools 59,832.98 Americanization ....... _ 188.00 Text Books and Supplies - High and Junior High Text and Reference Books . 2,339.03 (2) Supplies 4,090.14 Elementary Schools Text and Reference Books . 1,624.42 (4) Supplies ........,...»..».........._ 2,211.39 Tuition (1) Vocational Schools 626.57 Teachers 21.00 Transportation Elementary . 5,354.82 Student Teachers -High 25.00 Student Teachers -Elementary ............ „.,,.,. 49.40 Janitors' Services High .,..... 4,955.85 Elementary .._.........._..._.._......__...._......._ 6,872.27 Fuel, Coal and Gas High..,.,...».........»...»..........»..........»............_.....,...._...... 2,652.28 Elementary ...__ 4,866.88 Light -Electricity High 1,802.04 Elementary 1,162.55 Maintenance of Buildings and Grounds High (3) Repairs - 4,142.48 Janitors' Supplies 102.31 Water ... 415.59 All Other Supplies and Expenses ..»..... 1,196.18 Elementary Repairs 1,713.94 Janitors' Supplies _..... ....................._....,......._..... 41.10 Water ..»._ _ 501.26 All Other Supplies and Expenses ._._._ 938.56 Repairing Driveways 30.40 Furniture and Furnishings High _..._._............._...._ 865.18 Elementary............_..._......_.....,......_......................»72.04 Other Expenses Diplomas and Graduation Exercises 205.52 Miscellaneous Printing 3.00 Miscellaneous Supplies and Expenses High Elementary .................,..» 227.19 168.30 43.71 $198,816.07 Balance December 31, 1934, transferred to Revenue Account 13.92 198,829.99 SELECTMEN'S REPORT SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION -ADAMS ADDITION Credit Balance January 1, 1934 .............. Debit Transferred to School Construction -High School Addition, by vote of Town June 25, 1934..»._..............._..»........,,................__.._...._...__...._...._.... 247 $79.97 79.97 SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION -NEW SCHOOL -FRANKLIN Credit Balance January 1, 1934 ............ .................... Debit Transferred to School Construction ---High School Addition, by vote of Town June 25, 1934 .............»....._...._..._.....,..._..._......._._.....,...._.._................ $274.50 274.50 SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION -HIGH SCHOOL ADDITION Credits Appropriation Transferred front Adams School Addition by vote of the Town June 25, 1934 Transferred from Franklin School Account by vote of the Town June 25, 1934 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Architects' Fees $ 666.47 Plans, Specifications, Etc. 129.00 Building Construction 7,263.00 Heating and Ventilating Systems 1,237.00 Electrical Work .......- .......... ..._.._...... 1,012.00 Painting and extra carpenter work. 346.00 Blackboards and extra ceiling work ...... 515.00 Radiators and Plumbing 186.00 SE LER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Credits Appropriation ..l Transferred from Reserve Fund by vote of the Appropriation Committee $11,000.00 79.97 274.50 $11,354.47 11,354.47 $475.00 248 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salaries and Wages Salary of Sealer $400.00 Other Expenses Stationery and Postage ,. ......»..-.._......_...».. 25.00 Transportation of Weights and Meas- ures and Traveling Expenses „............... 38.05 Miscellaneous Supplies _._..,........,»....._ 13.37 Convention Expense ...» 4,21 Balance December 31, 1934 transferred to Revenue Account...».............�..._.....-...._....._ .. $480.63 9.37 SELECTMEN'S DEPARTMENT -1933 BILLS Credits Appropriation Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Office Supplies ...,............»..._......._ ...._..._ Advertising ..._ ...._._.._...... _........_ .........» Appropriation $ 2.10 10.25 SELECTMEN'S DEPARTMENT Credit Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salaries and Wages Selectmen for Expenses ...... ....... ..... ............ _.._.. $ 250.00 Salary of Clerk ... ....... ...._............. ..... ..... ___ ..... ........ 1,462.77 Clerical Assistance ..... 100.88 Town Meeting Checkers m._........ 16.00 Other Expenses Office Supplies, Stationary and Postage 635.60 Printing and Advertising ....... _..________ 213.25 Office Equipment and Repair . 151.45 Services of Constable _...,_...m._.. 12.50 Town Maps -for sale, Etc.... ._ 19.25 Town Maps for Selectmen's Room 20.12 Bond Premium -Clerk 5.00 Miscellaneous 41.67 $3,835.49 Balance December 31, 1934, transferred to 15.00 Revenue Account ..,..».....,......- „..„, ,,,,... 14.51 $490.00 490.00 $12.85 12.35 $3,850.00 3,850.00 SELECTMEN'S REPORT SEWER MAINTENANCE -1933 BILLS Credit Transfer from Excess and Deficiency (part of amount transferred from Sewer Main- tenance Account 12/31/33) »»......,.......,...... Debit Transfer to Sewer Construction P. W. A. Project for 1933 bill for Sewer Mainte- nance charged to Sewer Construction tenance PWA Account ....,,..._.._...._..__..._...._... SEWER MAINTENANCE Credit Appropriation Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Administration Salary of Superintendent ..... $1,200.00 Salary of Clerks _ ... ....,....».» 195.00 Office Supplies and Postage _. 97.61 Telephone Public Works Building (% to Water Department) .....-. Repair Typewriter Miscellaneous ....._.......__... General Labor .-_...,... ............_.._ »» 1,737.01 Tools, Equipment and Repairs _...__..._, 939.56 Pipe, Fittings and Castings .. _............ 330.04 Gasoline and Oil ...___......._._.._......»» 309.10 Freight and Express .... »...._.....__........_ .._.. 92.05 Insurance_...._........__......._..._........ _.._........__ 524.03 Kerosene and Fuel __...._.. 10.98 Explosives and Blasting Material _._...._,. 29.00 Jointing Compound, Packing and Ce- ment....._._...._....._ _.-....,_..._........... 427.51 Pipe Privilege_...,.....M.....,...»»..........»............» 10,00 Lumber .._._......._._ 9.84 Radiator ...__.......__.._..........- _ 20.00 Miscellaneous Expenses 5.27 Contractors Labor _ 4.00 Truck Renta{ _ 12.00 26.07 15.00 5.91 Balance December 31, 1934, transferred to Revenue Account ....._..- ___.___.......__.._. $5,999.98 .02 249 $3.60 $3.60 $6,000.00 6,000.00 250 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SEWER CONSTRUCTION ---TRUNK LINE P. W. A. PROJECT 2066 Credits Balance January 1, 1934 .............. .........._.» Loans.......» .... »............._.....,...._.._........�..._.... Transfer from Non P. W. A. Account ....._.._ Transfer from Sewer Maintenance -1933 Bills..�........_.»..........__..._.....__........_ _ ....,..._...... Transfer from Sewer Construction -Sundry Projects Account »...»...,,.............,..».......,_.._........... Transfer from Excess & Deficiency Tor damage settlement on pipe credited to Es- timated Receipts in 1933 ..._ _. (1) Refunds ...__ (2) Refunds for damage to pipe ...__ Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salaries and Wages Inspector _ __ _.._......._ $1,504.20 Engineers.,,..»_...,...,.......,,....._....,...... ._..,,.... 380.21 Labor 1,183.60 Other Expenses (1) Pipe . 3,682.24 Jointing Compound, Sand, Cement and Brick...__..._._....__...._.....__...,_.,..... ................. 62.75 Freight and Express .................... ....._..»..._......... _ 1,214.28 (2) Rent 15.00 Interest on Loans ..,.,,_. ,.,,.,,, 963.72 CulvertPipe ......................__...._...._._......._...__ 97.39 Sundry Items..__....r...._...._...._....__...._....__ .....,94.47 Contractors Excavation and Refill .... 20,982.29 Rental of Equipment, Labor and Ma- terial.........._...................................................._ ........_.. 59.60 Transfer to Sewer Construction Account Bow Street to Arlington Line Transfer to Non P. W. A. Account .. Transfer to Federal Allotment Account_..._ Balance Dec, 31, 1934, forward to 1935 $30,239.75 8,000.00 5,000.00 11,000.00 $35,621.06 21,000.00 400.00 3.60 75.02 229.31 5.00 612.86 $57,946.85 54,239.75 $3,707.10 SEWER CONSTRUCTION -TRUNK LINE OUTSIDE OF FEDERAL GRANT PROJECT Credit Transfer from P. W. A. Project $5,000.00 SELECTMEN'S REPORT Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Bond Premium ............_.._.._ __...._ Jointing Compound ....._ Sundry Expenses _ ...._..... _...._..._._.. Contractor Rental of Equipment, Labor and Ma- terial $ 10.00 180.41 2.50 2,963.87 $3,156.78 Transfers to P. W. A. Project Account 400.00 Balance Dec. 31, 1934, forward to 1935 ..... 251 3,556.78 $1,443.22 SEWER CONSTRUCTION -SUNDRY PROJECTS Credits Balance January 1, 1934 ...,._...._...._...._ Appropriation ....._.._..... ..... ..... _......... _..._ Transfer from Trunk Lnie Repairs -Vote of Town 6/25/34 ........ Departmental Transfer -Supplies Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor............._.................,....._.._...........__...._.... - $ 516.20 Insurance -Workmen's Compensation and Public Liability _...........-...._.....__.. 91.86 Equipment and Repairs 14.60 Gasoline and Oil _ 116.76 Jointing Compound, sand, cement and brick...._._........._._......._..._.._...._..._.............._._.....,..........,. 47.14 Repairs to property damaged by blasting, Etc. 1,207.10 Sundry Items ....._--.._ 46.78 Total payments on Seelctmen's Warrants...._ $2,040.44 Transfer to P. W. A. Sewer Construction Ac- count for charges made to that account inerror in 1933 ..._ ............. ............. ..................... ,..... .... 75.02 Balance Dec. 31, 1934, forward to 1935 -- $859.42 700.00 1,000.00 9.80 $2,569.22 2,115.46 $ 453.76 SEWER CONSTRUCTION BOW STR ET-CLIFFE AND THERESA AVENUES Credits Transfer from Sewer Assessment Fund - Vote of Town 3/26/34 252 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Equipment and Repair ........... ....... Gasoline and Oil ..._ __...,_....._.. Express ....._.._._...............,....._.........- . Pipe and Fittings .. _ .....___._....._ ......._...... Explosives ...., ... w..........._._......_.._...._...._. Jointing Compound, Sand, Cement and Brick...._....,,.....W.........__............ _...._..... _ �..._.. Kerosene ......_.........__....,.... _........ Lumber.....,.......__...._.__ ..,...........,.... _ .._.. Recording Fees ..._....,._...... Rental of Equipment _...._..... _ ................... Sundry Items ..,....._.._ Contractors Excavation, Etc. ,.... _.,_.. Balance Dec. 31, 1934, forward to 1935 _..._.. $2,419.77 56.30 44.20 8.50 51.47 36.87 117.49 8.98 112.22 16.35 73.33 22.04 395.00 SEWER CONSTRUCTION ROBBINS ROAD -PLYMOUTH ROAD Credit Transfer from Sewer Construction -Trunk Line -Arlington Line to Bow Street -Vote of Town 10/29/34 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor Gasoline and Oil ....._ .........__....., .._......,,,. Brick _...._...., Explosives ... .......___ __......._.......__._..._.... Balance Dec .31, 1934, forward to 1935 $115.54 39.00 49.73 14.50 3,357.52 $642.48 $1,000.00 218.77 $ 781.23 SEWER CONSTRUCTION TAFT AVENUE -CHERRY ST.-CARY ST.-TARBELL AVE. Credits Appropriation Transfer from Sewer Assessment Fund - Vote of Town 6/25/34 _...., $2,700.00 1,500.00 $4,000.00 $4,200.00 SELECTMEN'S REPORT Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor »... _..._ Insurance—Workmen's Compensation and Public Liability......._...._...W.W..._...`...._.... Equipment and Repair ._..... ........ Gasoline and Oil ...». _ _........ ......... ... Pipe, Fittings and Castings -------- Explosives_.__._.__._ .... _ _ ..._._ _.._ _.. Jointing Compound, Sand, Cement and Brick .... �..... Rental of Equipment Recording Fees ............... __._..__..._.. ...._.� $1,978.32 127.86 57.11 86.95 141.22 29.00 139.11 31.50 22.55 62.88 Contractors Drilling and Blasting ........... ________ ..... 330.00 Balance Dec. 31, 1934, forward to 1935 ...._._. TRUNK LINE SEWER REPAIRS Credit Appropriation ...... ..... ........... . �_ _ ... Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor ......_.. .... _ ...... »... ..»... $819.71 Equipment and Repair .... ........ _ 224.90 Gasoline and Oil _.._...._.._._..____..___—._._...— 36.66 Jointing Compound, Sand, Cement and Kerosene ________ 13.82 4.00 $1,099.09 Transfer to Sewer Construction—Sundry Projects Account—Vote of Town 10/29/34 1,000.00 Balance Dec. 31, 1934, forward to 1935._............ 253 3,006.50 $1,193.50 254 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Appropriation SHADE TREES Credit Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salaries and Wages Labor ..,.,......._...,,..� Other Expenses Hardware and Tools Trees Equipment and Repair Gasoline and Oil .................................._ Sundry Items .....___ $1,030.30 89.79 216.80 21.90 23.59 12.20 $1,394.58 Balance December 31, 1934, transferred to RevenueAccount .................. 5.42 SIDEWALKS $4,000.00 Credit Appropriation 2,099.09 $1,900.91 SEWER CONSTRUCTION TRUNK LINE—ARLINGTON LINE TO BOW STREET Credit Transfer from P. W. A. Sewer Construction Account.. ................._........._._._..._.. _ _....... _ Debits Transfers by vote of Town, October 29, 1934: Sewer Construction—Robbins and Ply- mouth Roads ....... »...._.... _ m...W $1,000.00 Maturing Debt __..._..._._...__...._........_ 7,000.00 $8,000.00 Debit Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Contractor Sidewalk Construction Balance December 31, 1934, transferred to Revenue Account _ ........................- $114.36 1,085.64 SLAUGHTERING INSPECTION Credit Appropriation __...........-- .............. • Debit Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salary of Inspector SNOW REMOVAL -1933 BILLS Credit Appropriation Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor (contractors) ....._..-.......... ._......... _.._..._...... _... Horse Hire . ..._........_„ Calcium Chloride $12.00 8.00 37.60 8,000.00 57.60 $1,400.00 1,400.00 $1,200.00 1,200.00 $600.00 600.00 $57.60 Appropriation SELECTMEN'S REPORT SNOW REMOVAL Credit Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor $7,335.11 Gasoline and Oil 146.38 Sand_...._...._ ..................,,,,»,.........._1,643.08 Equipment and Repair 2,106.87 Sundry Supplies and Expenses . .............. 289.80 Labor (contractors) . ................................... 1,696.25 Truck Rental 3,607.25 Horse Hire ..._ 949.50 Total payments on Selectmen's Warrants...._ $17,774.24 Over draft 1933 4,223.77 Transferred to Accounts Payable to cover bills contracted in 1934 but not paid Appropriation SOLDIERS' BURIALS Credit Debit (None) Balance December 31, 1934, transferred to Revenue Account SOLDIERS' RELIEF --4933 BILLS Credit Appropriation Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Clothing........_._ .............._._..........__....,_ _...,,...... $11.20 Coal, Wood and Oil .....»....................._ __ 46.75 Groceries and Provisions _...._... 32.49 Medicine and Medical Attendance ........,,,.... 10,70 SOLDIERS' RELIEF Credits Appropriation ._.......,..__ _ _.. Transferred from Excess and Deficiency by vote of the Town October 29, 1934 .............. 255 $22,000.00 21,998.01 $1.99 $100.00 100.00 $101.14 101.14 $2,500.00 600.00 256 TOWN OF LEXINGTON *Refunds Over draft authorized by Board of Select- men, December 26, 1934 _._ _ .» ..... Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: *Cash Grants _-...._..._._.................._....._. Groceries and Provisions ...-....._...__..._....__.. Gas, Coal, Wood and OiI _.........__...,.._..._.._.. Delivery of Federal Coal .... ..... ....__...._...__,. Clothing .......... ..._...._....__.._...... Rent_., --- Medicine and Medical Attendance ..... Hospitals _..._.....__.....,,... __...._..._..... Electricity ...,.._.._._......�. Other Towns .... _...._... _...._..._.._.......__ Ambulance Service ..._........_....._....__.___..._.._..... Optical....�.._..... .... ,..._ ......._._ Dental.................... _ _._._.._._...._.._._...._.... ..._.. From Revenue 1934 $1,800.94 411.32 339.65 60.00 31.80 435.97 76.95 37.25 6.40 9.84 10.00 12.25 2,00 31.40 SPECIAL HIGHWAY TAX Credit Debit Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Special Tax -Alewife Brook Parkway Extension ....._.._.._ _.......__. __..........._...... STATE AID Credits Appropriation *Refunds _...........,.,,.... _....»...__.. Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: *Cash Grants .... _ .._.... _........ Balance December 31, 1934, transferred to Revenue Account ... $122.00 188.00 65.00 100.77 $3,265.77 3,265.77 $2,203.40 2,203.40 $300.00 10.00 $310.00 310.00 SELECTMEN'S REPORT 257 258 TOWN OF LEXINGTON STATE PARKS AND RESERVATIONS TAX Debits • Credit From Revenue 1934 Debit Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: State Parks and Reservations Tax ............... $158.18 158.18 STATE TAX Credit From Revenue 1934 $29,000.00 Debit Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: State Tax .....,,.......,.»... _........._ 29,000.00 $6,000.00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: STREET LIGHTS Metcalf & Eddy for ,Engineering Survey 1,000.00 Credit Appropriation ....._ _ _....,.,,... $21,400.00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: TOWN OFFICES AND CARY MEMORIAL BUILDING Street Lights $20,992.43 1933 BILLS Clock—East Village 9.20 Lexington Trust Co. Light 54.52 Credit Flood Light 1.00 Time Switch 12.00 Appropriation .... ....... _..._._..._..._.........._._......_...._ $143.93 Relocate Lights 19.10 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor _..._..._..._.,..._..._.._. _ ._..__...... _ $141.05 Signs ....... ..... _ ..._...._ ..... _.... _ 144.15 Sundry Expenses _..........._...._.....___....__.._ ...... _9.70 Balance December 31, 1934, transferred to RevenueAccount ...»........,....._..........._..».,..._ .. 5.10 $294.90 300.00 SURVEY OF DRAINAGE AREAS OF THE TOWN Credits Balance January 1, 1934 ........... _..,._.. _ ........ $1,000.00 Appropriation ...__....,. , ._..........__..._....._ ......,. _......_..__ 5,000.00 Balance Dec. 31, 1934, forward to 1935........._.... $5,000.00 Debits $21,088.25 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Balance December 31, 1934 transferred to Light ..........,...__..._.._._...._..__...._......_�. Revenue Account . ....._..._.... 311.75 Ice .........__.... $104.39 39.54 21,400.00 143.93 STREET SIGNS TOWN OFFICES AND CARY MEMORIAL BUILDING Credits Credits Appropriation ._.._.......__ _...,......_ $250.00 Appropriation _ __.._...._ Transferred from Excess and Deficiency by Transferred from Reserve Fund by vote of vote of the Town, October 29, 1934 50.00 the Appropriation Committee .... ....... _._...... ....... $8,000.00 600.00 $300.00 $8,600.00 SELECTMEN'S REPORT Debits. Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salaries and Wages Salary of Janitor . $1,640.64 Salary of Assistant Janitor ._.._....__...___ 1,152.88 Extra Labor __..._....__................_...._....._.. 68.55 Other Expense Fuel_..._....._....,...................................,... ... 1,515.90 Light .... 1,540.26 Repairs 815.31 Sewer and Water .._........._._.._ 105.87 Telephone 1,149.73 Janitors' Supplies ........__ ._.....__........,..._._..... __ 156.58 Miscellaneous Supplies ..... 440.24 Balance December 31, 1934, transferred to Revenue Account ........._.................._.........._........,.. TOWN REPORT Credit Appropriation $8,585.96 14.04 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Printing Reports . $702.10 Author's alterations ... 13.00 Inserts ... _ _.._......_ .. 66.30 Half Tone Cut ._._ _..._...... ...........- 3.70 Reprints for School Department ........ 28.00 Reprints for Water Department . 12.00 TRAFFIC REGULATION AND CONTROL Credit Appropriation .....................................__..................,.... Debits Payments on SeIectmen's Warrants: Labor . __...._._..__ _.._...._._ $282.96 Equipment and Repair 91.62 Signs and Posts ..__............._...._..._ 118.44 Repairs and Services to Beacons _........_..__ 223.15 Lighting __.....,......_._..,...__....,,....._.._ 234.69 Sundry Expenses _. 129.84 Balance December 31, 1934-, transferred to Revenue Account ........ . _ ...... $1,080.70 219.30 259 8,600.00 $825.10 825.10 $1,300.00 1.300.00 260 TOWN OF LEXINGTON TREASURER'S DEPARTMENT Credits Appropriation.................... __ Transferred from Reserve fund by vote cif the Appropriation Committee Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salary and Wages Salary of Treasurer Salary of Clerk Other Clerical Assistance Other Expenses Office Supplies and Postage ...__._.._....... Office Equipment and Repair BondPremium....,................................................._..., Miscellaneous ....._ $630.00 234.32 3.00 88.46 23.08 235.00 12.56 $1,224.84 1.58 $1,226.42 1,226.42 TRUST FUNDS -PERPETUAL CARE MUNROE CEMETERY Credits Receipts: From Estate George W. Taylor ............... From Estate Emmett Glass From Mrs. Hugh Conroy (Johnson Lot) From R. C. and G. P. Merriam (W. H. Merriam Lot) ...........,,...... ,............. ......_..._........ Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Trustees of Public Trusts $300.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 $600.00 600.00 TRUST FUNDS -PERPETUAL CARE WESTVIEW CEMETERY Credits Receipts: From Ida A. Fenwick From William G. Potter From Andres Andreson _...................._ From Mrs. Mary Walsh ................_.. _ From Caroline Tropiano From Mary M. Mulvey From Elizabeth Callahan ....._ From Malcom R. Fuller ..... .............. ..... ,...__._.. From Elizabeth Schwarz _...__.....�... $18.00 18.00 36.00 35.50 94.50 23.75 76.00 87.50 18.00 From From From From From From From From From From From From From From From From From From From From From From. From From From From From From From SELECTMEN'S REPORT O'Neil and Dwyer ..._ ..»......._ �.... Estate William Preble Georgie L. Jackson _..._....._ Edward D. Lane _...,» Mrs. Patrick Britt Willard L. Brown .,.. _......_ Jesse Curra ......_.. _......................._.....,,,, Thomas J. Doherty Elizabeth A. Downes Mrs. Bridget H. Grady Charles H. Harrington et al ............_ William L. McCormack _....,......._ Luigi Marchese _. Alexander Palladino ....._.._..._ ........ _...... »..._ John Robinson Arline Wheatley Ernest E. Wortman _...__..__ Irving W. Yelland ..__ Guy Maynard _ Dorothy Webster _ Sebastino Nici ... .......- - Stewart Cairns _._......__..._ GilbertHarris .... ..,,»... ».._...»......» Minnie Harrington ....- John T. Benson .._.......... ...__ John F. Tobin _.._..._ _. Mabelle S. Peavy Militta Canessa.,...»................ »..... ,,.,...._...... ,,.,. Benign() Santosuosso _._...__ Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Trustees of Public Trusts TRUST FUNDS -MISCELLANEOUS Credits Receipts: From Estate Amy F. Taylor -George W. Taylor Tree Fund_.._......�._...._.......__.......... From Estate Arny E. Taylor -George W. Taylor Flag Fund ......... _.._ ...,.... Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Trustees of Public Trusts ....- UNCLASSIFIED Credits Appropriation .._._......._.._._ _.._......, _....,.... Transferred from Reserve Fund by vote of the Appropriation Committee 261 18.00 36.00 70.00 18.00 60.00 22.00 ' 76.37 10.00 18.00 36.00 45.00 4.50 4.50 10.00 13.00 21,50 30.75 4.50 36.00 18.00 37.25 36.00 18.00 36.00 24,00 28.75 36.00 18.00 8.00 $1,201.37 1,201.37 $1,200.00 1,200.00 $2,400.00 2,400.00 $200.00 9.87 $209.37 262 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Notice on Building Laws . Flag Pole ExpenseExpress on flags ..,..»...»...... .....» ,.. _-.._... Painting "Welcome" signs ..... .... Water Damage ....._..._-..._...._� _ _ .._ Ink ... Slips for Zoning Law Book .........__ ...._ » .. Brass Seal _.. _.._......_ VITAL STATISTICS Credit Appropriation __._....... _..._.......... ....»... »..... »».» Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Death Returns _... __...._..._.......__........ Birth Returns Balance December 31, 1934, transferred to Revenue Account $ 1.00 5.00 1.25 47.50 125.00 8.12 6.50 15.00 $19.'75 8.75 $28.50 21.50 WATER MAINTENANCE -1933 BILLS Credit Transferred from Excess and Deficiency by vote of the Town October 29, Debit Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Pipe and Fittings ........... ..». ...,,...»» .....». WATER MAINTENANCE Credits Appropriation Departmental Transfer -Supplies ...........__ .. Transferred from Excess and Deficiency by vote of the Town October 29, 1934....-_..... Transferred from Reserve Fund by vote of the Appropriation Committee .__ _ ........ _ (1) Refund .......» ..»...._» .» ....._ ........._» »...... (2) Refund .....». ......... »..._... _......._ .......___ .� (3) Refund ..... ..... (4) Refund . 209.37 $50.00 50.00 $8.17 8.17 $71,037.75 284.05 2,000.00 833.39 334.88 50.00 1.21 16.50 $74,557.78 SELECTMEN'S REPORT Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Administration (1) Salary of Superintendent $1,800.00 Salary of Collector 765.00 (2) Salary of Registrar 1,179.61 Salary of Clerks _.._.._....-_........._._...._...__ 801.91 Telephone -Supt. and 3/4 P. W. Bldg 191.17 Office Supplies and Postage ....._._..._._._._.._. 553.63 Office Equipment and Repair 247.63 Recording Fees and Examination of Records --- _ _ 69.28 Expenses of Superintendent ..._._ 78.77 (3) Miscellaneous Expenses _.__ 128.99 General Maintenance Labor 17,191.27 Vacation Pay Rolls .__ 1,303.00 Hydrants, Pipe and Fittings - 593.52 Meters and Fittings 1,291.13 (4) Equipment and Repair 2,623.07 Gasoline and Oil 1,059.57 Freight and Express ._._ ....... _....... _.__......... _.. _. 87.01 Insurance _._ _ ....._..._.._..............._.. 1,214.47 Jointing Compound and Packing 314.97 Explosives and Blasting Material. 113.75 Kerosene and Fuel . 9.43 Rental of Equipment, account of frozen pipes..... _.._.._.._._....... _._.._.._._....._..._.....__._.._ 787.00 Rental of Equipment -General 16.00 Hydrant Paint . 109.50 Damage Claims 60.45 Electricity -Temporary Meters ..._........_.__22.92 Miscellaneous __ ... 385.70. Service Connections Labor ...._.... ....__ 65.60 Pipe and Fittings 2,789.51 Miscellaneous 59.32 Total Payments on Selectmen's Warrants Transfer to Interest on Debt ............. Transfer to Metropolitan Water Tax: Sinking Fund Maturing Bonds Interest Maintenance and Operation __-...----- Brookline Credit Departmental Transfer -Supplies Transferred to Water DeparLment Available Surplus $35,913.18 9,258.75 '774.74 5,568.42 13,975.12 7,032.79 966.47 1,067.11 $74,556.58 1.20 263 $74,557.78 264 TOWN OF LEXINGTON WATER CONSTRUCTION NEW STANDPIPE -P. W. A. PROJECT 2263 Credits - From Non P. W. A. Project $38,000.00 5,000.00 Loan Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salaries and Wages Inspector Superintendent Engineers Clerical Engineering Services Advertising Interest ..... _................... Sundry Expense Contractors Base Standpipe Total Payments on Selectmen's Warrants...._ Transferred to Allotment Account Transferred to Non P. W. A. Project Balance Dec. 31, 1934, forward to 1935 $ 158.40 334.88 29.76 117.50 475.00 110.40 378.51 56.40 2,298.00 21,800.10 $25,758.95 11,000.00 5,387.72 $43,000.00 42,146.67 $ 853.33 WATER CONSTRUCTION NEW STANDPIPE -OUTSIDE P. W. A. PROJECT Credits Loan Federal Allotment Account From P. W. A. Project Account *Refund Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor *Pipe, Valves and Fittings Freight and Express Equipment and Repair Gasoline and Oil Rental of Equipment Insurance $5,850.99 5,350.59 11.15 101.81 189.91 105.00 168.85 $35,000.00 11,000.00 5,387.72 25.00 $51,4I2.72 SELECTMEN'S REPORT Sundry Expense 168.68 Contractor Excavation..._.___......._.._............_..........._.._.........._1,242.00 Total payments on Selectmen's Warrants Transfers to P. W. A. Project $13,188.98 38,000.00 265 51,188.98 Balance Dec. 31, 1934, forward to 1935.....»..... $ 223.74 WATER CONSTRUCTION -HILL STREET AND OTHERS Credits Balance January 1, 1934 Appropriation Transfer from Water Department Avail- able Surplus by vote of Town March 26, 1934 _ »..............................»,.,....».»...,»,...._ *Refund . .... Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor __.........._............. .......... $1,597.18 *Pipe, Hydrants, Valves and Fittings. 5,258.06 Freight and Express 28.90 Equipment and Repair ._......._...__........_.._ ............. 165.97 Gasoline and Oil . ................_...._..... 79.63 Contractor Excavation _._......._.. 148.00 Damage Settlements ....... ..... _......... _.__.._........... ......... 6.76 Sand, Gravel, etc. 44.65 Asphalt....._..__._...._....-........._....................,,.,,_,....=...,.... 98.00 Truck Hire ._ 7.50 Recording Fees 4.47 Explosives and Blasting Material . 132.31 Jointing Compound 333.52 Sundry Expenses ._.._ 13.51 $ 47.06 3,500.00 4,320.00 51.39 $ 7,918.45 7,918,45 WATER CONSTRUCTION PLEASANT STREET -BLOSSOM STREET AND OTHERS Credit Transferred from Excess & Deficiency by vote of the Town, October 29, 1934 ............... Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Pipe, Hydrants, Valves, Etc. $856.57 Freight and Express ._._.........___.........»..,,»,,1.87 $4,300.00 266 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Equipment and Repair Gasoline and Oil _.. _..�.___.._......_._......_ RecordingFees ....._ »....... ...,.»»..» ......._ Oakite___ _ _ __.._..._-......- ..__.._r ..._...»__.......» Jointing Compound »......». » ... »......._.___ Insurance _... _ .__.._...-..._...-._......._..._.._ 28.96 151.21 5.03 17.69 100.00 352.07 1,513.40 Balance Dec. 31, 1934, forward to 1935 ...._... $2,786.60 WATER CONSTRUCTION ROBBINS ROAD -PLYMOUTH ROAD-PINEKNOLL ROAD - CHASE AVENUE Credit Transferred from Excess & Deficiency by vote of the Town, October 29, 1934 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor ... - ._.. $723.60 Equipment and Repair ... m......_..__.........._ 101.49 Pipe and Fittings ...»»...» ..... ......... _........... ...._ 184.00 Gasoline and Oil ..._....»..._._......._.._..........__ 96.76 Recording Fees .... ..... ...... 15.18 $1,700.00 1,121.03 Balance Dec. 31, 1934, forward to 1935 _.._..... $ 578.97 WATER CONSTRUCTION TAFT' AVENUE -CHERRY STREET-CARY STREET Credit Loan Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor $1,909.71 Pipe, Hydrants, Valves, Etc......»....._.._..._......_ 999.55 Rental of Equipment 42.00 Gasoline and Oil _ . _ 33.15 Equipment and Repair ... _.........._ 80.53 Contractor Drilling and Blasting » $423.50 Excavation ....._.__ ........_._ _ 516.90 Jointing Compound and Packing . 129.65 Freight and Express .....»,».»..»..,,.. 8.70 Insurance ...,.».......»..,...... _....... _....,..................» ».. 58.64 Kerosene . _ ....».. ......»... 2.25 Balance Dec. 31, 1934, forward to 1935.....-- $6,500.00 4,204.58 $1,295.42 SELECTMEN'S REPORT 267 WATER CONSTRUCTION WATERTOWN, BLOSSOM, SPRING STREETS AND OTHERS Credit Loan Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor Pipe, Valves, Fittings, etc. �_...._...�... Equipment and Repair . �_......._....,,.... Freight and Express _ _.._._...�..... Blasting Material Gasoline and Oil Rental of Equipment _..._ Jointing Compound and Packing Insurance ............. Asphalt ....._...__._.. Sand, Gravel, etc. Recording Fees .., Sundry Expenses Contractor Excavation ....__ $2,524.94 818.10 115.21 12.43 37.50 73.20 57.75 87.20 230.88 49.00 118.07 9.93 1.79 364.00 WATER CONSTRUCTION WINTER STREET—HILLCREST AVENUE Credit Transferred from Water Department Avail- able Surplus by vote of the Town March 19, 1934 _ .._ _........_ ......—... -.. ....................,.. "Refund _ _..__.. _ __.... ._....... ....,.... ..._,....._ Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor _..,._.._ _ _ $4,143.45 Pipe, Hydrants, Valves, etc. 2,529.98 'Equipment and Repair 607.79 Gasoline and Oil ..__.._.._.._,...... _._..._......_.. 136.71 Explosives and Blasting material 139.45 Jointing Compound and packing - 81.40 Insurance.... ..:...._..._..........__ _....................._ 58.87 Registering and Recording Fees 20.75 Sundry Expenses __.......... 6.60 $4,500.00 268 TOWN OF LEXINGTON WATER DEPARTMENT DAMAGES SAM LIPPA Credit Refund Debit Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Purchase of pipe -Sam Lippa ...._................ Appropriation _ WIRE INSPECTION Credit Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salaries and Wages Salary of Inspector Other Expenses 4,500.00 Stationery and Postage $7,700.00 25.00 $7,725.00 7,725.00 Balance December 31, 1934 transferred to Revenue Account $500.00 13.25 $513.25 21.75 $392.54 392.54 $535.00 535.00 SELECTMEN'S REPORT SURPLUS REVENUE ACCOUNTS WESTVIEW CEMETERY—SALE OF LOTS FUND Credits Balance January 1, 1934 Sale of Lots during 1934 Debits Transferred to Westview Cemetery Mainte- nance Account by order of Cemetery Com- missioners as approved by Board of Se- lectmen Balance Dec. 31, 1934, forward to 1935 SEWER ASSESSMENT FUND Credits Balance January 1, 1934 Adjustments—State Examiners *Collections --Sewer Assessments Collections—Sewer Assessments on Tax Titles Debits Transferred to Sewer Construction Account —Bow Street --Cline and Theresa Ave- nues by vote of Town, March 26, 1934 $4,000.00 Transferred to Sewer Construction Account —Cherry—Cary Streets—Taft and Tar - bell Aves., by vote of Town, June 25, 1934 1,500.00 269 $2,633.84 2,136.25 $4,770.09 3,000.00 $1,770.09 $3,363.24 $1,460.76 5,957.86 261.25 $11,043.11 270 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Adjustments—State Examiners ......._.._ *Collections Sewer Assessments over report- ed_..... _ ......._ .......... ........ m...,....m _..._._.._........ Balance Dec. 31, 1934, forward to 1935 ..... 252.44 213.25 WATER ASSESSMENT FUND Credits Collections—Water Assessments Debits (None) Balance Dec. 31, 1934, forward to 1935- 5,965.69 $5,077.42 $733.99 $739.99 WATER DEPARTMENT AVAILABLE SURPLUS Credits Balance January 1, 1934 Transferred from Water Department Re- ceipts ................. Adjustment–State Examiners Transferred from Water Maintenance Bal- ance, December 31, 1934 .....,. Debits Transferred to Water Construction—Winter St. and Hillcrest Aveby vote of Town, March 19, 1934 Transferred to Water Construction—HiII Street and Others, by vote of Town, March 26, 1934 ... _......_.__ Adjustment—State Examiners $7,700.00 4,320.00 6.03 $12,112.22 11,229.93 10.00 1.20 $23,353.35 12,026.03 Balance Dec. 31, 1934, forward to .... $11,327.32 SELECTMEN'S REPORT OVERLAY RESERVE FUND Credits Transferred from Overlay 1932 ______ Transferred from Overlay 1933 . Debits (None) Balance Dec. 31, 1934, forward to 1935 REVENUE 1934 Credits Tax Levy—Polls Tax Levy—Personal ...,.......___..._...._._._.........._ Tax Levy—Real Estate ............. ___________ *Appropriation of Available Funds Excess and Deficiency (1933 after fixing tax rate) ...__......._... _ ....,.... Water Department Available Surplus ........ Sewer Assessment Fund School Construction Accounts ....- Trunk Line Sewer Repairs Estimated Receipts Income Tax _........... ._......... ..... ..... Corporation Taxes ............_._..._ Bank Tax ...,....._ State Owned Land Tax from Cambridge, Mass. ........._....... _ Tax from Arlington, Mass.........,......_......... Federal Emergency Relief Funds ..... .._.. Motor Vehicle Excise _.._ Water Department . Other receipts as estimated .,..._........,...._ Appropriation Balances, December 31, 1934 From Estimated Receipts, Dec. 31, 1924 Receipts in excess of estimate .............. _..... _. Debits Appropriations March 19, 1934 ....._....__._......._$798,969.06 Appropriations March 26, 1934 .._ _...,,.,._ 29,510.98 Appropriations June 25, 1934 ...____...M..-_ 20,815.43 271 $1,443.03 1,720.29 $3,163.32 3,163.32 $6,826.00 50,397.76 660,662.89 13,072.00 12,020.00 5,500.00 354.47 1,000.00 43,277.10 6,759.69 2,233.92 170.89 411.39 364.64 6,176.54 20,000.00 71,037.75 61,950.00 19,301.37 34,116.08 $1,015,632.49 272 TOWN OF LEXINGTON *Appropriations—Available Funds ._........... 31,946.47 Taxes to County and Commonwealth .._._ _ 69,937.96 Overlay 1930—overdraft 22.11 Overlay 1931—overdraft............. ......... ,....,. 235.02 Overlay 1934 10,369.21 Balance to Excess and Deficiency December 31, 1934 53,826.25 EXCESS AND DEFICIENCY Credits Balance forward January 1, 1934 ............. Tax Titles Disclaimed .,...... ._......... __...... ._......_.._..... __ Tax Titles Withdrawn Tax Titles Abated Tax Titles Redeemed Refunds—Prior Years Audit Adjustments on Taxes Transfer by vote of Town from Highway Construction Account—Waltham Street Damages _ From Revenue 1934 Debits Tax Titles Taken during 1934 _ ..............._.........._$13,8'78.33 Tax Title Additions during 1934 ....._..... _...._... 30,194.40 Refunds on Tax Title Collections 352.79 Refunds on Beer Licenses of 1933 .........140.00 Tax Title Collections to Sewer Assessment Fund ..................... _ _......._...._......,..._._ 1,346.03 Adjustments on Taxes—Audit _ 266.16 Sewer Maintenance for 1933 Bills Portion of balance December 31, 1933 credited to Excess and Deficiency 3.60 Sewer Construction—P. W. A. Project 2066 collections erroneously credited to Excess and Deficiency in 1933 ............. ..........,.......... .......... 229.31 Transfers by vote of Town to the following accounts: Purchase of Land for Park Purposes .._ 400.00 Water Maintenance -1933 Bills 8.17 Assessor's Department _..._......._._...,_..._ 100.00 1,015,632.49 $62,521.31 3,121.44 305.77 603.95 37,435.42 319.26 743.17 109.00 53,826.25 $158,985.57 SELECTMEN'S REPORT Collector Taxes Department _.,.... 600.00 Printing and Publishing Revised Town By -Laws _..._..... _._... 600.00 Water Maintenance 2,000.00 Public Welfare Department 6,000.00 Soldiers' Relief 600.00 Other Finance Offices and Accounts ..... 100.00 Street Signs 50.00 Elections and Registrations 75.00 Public Works—Labor and Material and Supplies E. R. A. Projects 1,000.00 Water Construction—Robbins Road, Ply- mouth Road, Pineknoll Road and Chase Ave. _........_...._...._...__._........ ...,.,.... ............._..........__..... 1,700.00 Water Construction — Pleasant Street, Blossom Street and Others ............... 4,300.00 Balance Forward, December 31, 1934 273 63,943.79 $95,041.78 274 TOWN OF LEXINGTON BORROWING CAPACITY OF THE TOWN January 1, 1935 Real & Personal Property Valuation 1932 less abatements ....._.._._ Real & Personal Property Valuation 1933 less abatements Real & Personal Property Valuation 1934 less abatements ._.........._......._....,..... _ Motor Vehicle Valuation 1932, less abatements ---..— Motor Vehicle Valuation 1933, less abatements —._-...— Motor Vehicle Valuation 1934, less abatements _.._......,ti $21,084,449.00 21,172,281.00 21,440,245.00 1,003,301.00 903,738.00 742.002.00 66,346,016.00 Average valuation for 3 years, less abatements ..... 22,115,338.00 Borrowing capacity, 3% 663,460.00 Borrowing capacity, addition 1% for Fed- eral Project Loans ....._. .._..,._.W_...,..... ...... $221,153.00 Town Debt December 31 ,1934 $709,500.00 Loans outside School Loan Sewer Loan Sewer Loan Sewer Loan Water Loan Water Loan Water Loan Water Loan Water Loan Water Loan Water Loan Water Loan Water Loan Water Loan Water Loan Water Loan Debt Limit: of 1924 $115,000.00 of 1915 33,000.00 of 1925 3,000.00 of 1927 2,000.00 of 1927 8,000.00 of 1927 8,000.00 of 1928 18,000.00 of 1929 20,000.00 of 1930 30,000.00 of 1930 18,000.00 of 1930 30,000.00 of 1930 5,000.00 of 1931 35,000.00 of 1931 6,000.00 of 1932 12,000.00 of 1934 10,000.00 $353,000.00 Town Debt Inside Debt Limit .. ----------- Borrowing capacity January 1, 1935 .m._ 76,000.00 280,500.00 $145,153.00 $382,960.00 TABLE OF TOWN DEBT DECEMBER 31, 1934 SHOWING ANNUAL PAYMENTS OF PRINCIPAL TO BE RAISED BY REVENUE 1935-1948 INCLUSIVE Title of Loan Rate Doe in 1985 Due In 1986 Due in 1987 D. in 1939 Due in 1989 Due In 1940 Due in 1941 Due in 1941 Due in 1948 Due in 1944 I Due in 1945 Dun in 1946 Due in 1947 New Town Office Bldg. Loan of 1928 Sewer Loan of 1927 School Const. & Remodeling Loan of 1925 Sewer Loan of 1915 Water Loan of 1929 Water Standpipe Loan of 1934 Buckman Tavern Loan of 1913 Water Loan of 1928 Trunk Line Sewer Loan of 1933 Sewer Loan of 1928 Water Loan of 1927 Water Loan of 1927 Adams School Addition Loan of 1931 Sewer Loan of 1927 Water Loan of 1931 Franklin School Loan of 1030 Water Loan of' 1930 Water Loan of 1930 Water Loan of 1930 Drainage Loan of 1934 Parker School Loan of 1919 School House Const. & Remodeling Loan of 1924 Water Loan of 1934 Water Loan of 1932 Sewer Loan of 1933 Sewer Loan of 1934 P. W. A. Project Water Standpipe Loan of 1934 Sewer Loan of 1931 Sewer Loan of 1927 Water Loan of 1931 Sewer Loan of 1934 P. W. A. Project School Const. Loan of 1915 Public Works Bldg. Loan of 1930 Sewer Loan of 1920 Trust Fund (Refunding) Loan of 1910 Sewer Loan of 1925 Water Loan of 1910 Due in 1948 Loan Total. 4% $2,500.00 $2,500.00 $2,509.00 $2,500.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 4% 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 4% 4,500.00 4,500.00 4,500.00 4,500.00 4,500.00 4,500.00 4,500.00 4,500.00 4,500.00 4,500.00 4% 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 41/2% 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 3114% 5,000.00 5,000.00 4,000.00 3,000.00' 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 41k go 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 4% 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 4% 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 41/4 % 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 4%a 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,001:00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 4% 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,00 .00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 335% 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 4% 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 31% 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 4% 12,000.00 12,000.00 12,000.00 12,000.00 12,000.00 12,000.00 41,4 % 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 4% 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 4% 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 2 % % 8,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 4%% 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 4% 23,000.00 23,000.00 23,000.00 23,000.00 23,000.00 2% 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 4%% 4,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 3%% 1,000.00 1,000.0(1 1,000.00 1%% 3,000.00 3,000.00 2,000.00 154%r, 2,000.00 2,000.00 1,000.00 4'4% 2,000.00 2,000.00 4% 1,000.00 1,000.00 4 1,4 % 3,000.00 3,000.00 2% 3,000.00 3,000.00 4% 2,000.00 41/4% 4,000.00 4r/ 3,000.00 4% 1,000.00 4% 3,000.00 4% 5,000.00 $2,000.00 1,000.00 4,500.00 3,000.00 $2,000.00 1,000.00 $2,000.00 1,000.00 $2,000.00 $30,000.00 13,000.00 49,500.00 33,000.00 20,000.00 35,000.00 9,000.00 18,000.00 22,000.00 8,000.00 8,000.00 8,000.00 42,000.00 7,000.00 35,000.00 72,000.00 30,000.00 18,000.00 30,000.00 18,000.00 15,000.00 115,000.00 10,000.00 12,000.00 3,000.00 8,000.00 5,000.00 4,000.00 2,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 2,000.00 4,000.00 3,000.00 1,000.00 3,000.00 5,000.00 Totals $132,000.00 $114,000.00 $102,000.00 $93,000.00 $01,500.00 $63,500.00 $35,500.00 $23,500.00 $20,500.00 $15,500.00 $10,500.00 $3,000.00 $3,000.00 92,000.00 $709,500.00 TABLE OF TOWN DEBT DECEMBER 31, 1934, SHOWING ANNUAL PAYMENTS OF INTEREST TO BE RAISED BY REVENUE 1935-1948 INCLUSIVE 151k of Loan Rate Due in 1988 Due in 1988 Due in 1987 Due in 1958 Due in 1989 Due In 1940 Due in 1941 Due 1n 1941 Due In 1948 Due in 1944 Due in 1945 Due in 1948 Due in 1947 Due In 1948 Interest Total. New Town Office Bldg. Loan of 1928 4% 31,150.00 31,050.00 3950.00 $850.00 $760.00 $680.00 $600.00 $520.00 $440.00 $360.00 $280.00 3200.00 $120.00 $40.00 $8,000.00 Sewer Loan of 1927 4% 520.00 480.00 440.00 400.00 360.00 320.00 280.00 240.00 200.00 160.00 120.00 80.00 40.00 3,640.00 School Const. & Remodelling Loan of 1925 4% 1,980.00 1,800.00 1,620.00 1,440.00 1,260.00 1,080.00 900.00 720.00 540.00 860.00 180.00 11,880.00 Sewer Loan of 1916 4% 1,260.00 1,140.00 1,020.00 900.00 780.00 660.00 540.00 420.00 300.00 180.00 60.00 7,260.00 Water Loan of 1929 41.4% 807.50 722.50 637.50 552.50 467.50 382.50 297.50 212.50 127.50 42.50 4,250.00 Water Standpipe Loan of 1934 3%% 1,137.50 962.50 805.00 682.50 577.50 472.50 367.50 262.50 192.50 62.50 5,512.50 Buckman Tavern Loan of 1913 4%% 382.50 340.00 297.50 255.00 212.50 170.00 127.50 85.00 42.50 1,912.50 Water Loan of 1928 4% 680.00 600.00 520.00 440.00 360.00 280.00 200.00 120.00 40.00 2,240.00 Trunk Line Sewer Loan of 1933 4% 880.00 760.00 640.00 520.00 400.00 320.00 240.00 160.00 80.00 4,000.00 Sewer Loan of 1928 4%% 340.00 297.50 255.00 212.50 170.00 127.50 85.00 42.50 1,530.00 Water Loan of 1927 4% 300.00 260.00 220.00 180.00 140.00 100.00 60.00 20.00 1,280.00 Water Loan of 1927 4% 820.00 280.00 240.00 200.00 160.00 120.00 80.00 40.00 1,440.00 Adams School Addition Loan of 1931 355% 1,470.00 1,260.00 1,050.00 840.00 630.00 420.00 210.00 5,880.00 Sewer Loan of 1427 4% 260.00 220.00 180.00 140.00 100.00 60.00 20.00 980.00 Water Loan of 1931 4% 1,137.50 962.50 787.60 612.50 437.50 262.50 87.50 4,287.60 Franklin School Loan of 1930 4% 2,880.00 2,400.00 1,920.00 1,440.00 960.00 480.00 10,080.00 Water Loan of 1930 45499 1,168.75 966.25 743.75 531.25 318.75 106.25 3,825.00 Water Loan of 1930 4% 720.00 600.00 480.00 360.00 240.00 120.00 2,520.00 Water Loan of 1930 4% 1,200.00 1,000.00 800.00 600.00 400.00 200.00 4,200.00 Drain Const. Loan of 1934 21/4 74 405.00 887.50 270.00 202.50 135.00 67.50 1,417.50 Parker School Loan of 1919 4%% 675.00 540.00 405.00 270.00 135.00 2,025.00 School House Const. & Remodelling Loan of 1924 4% 4,600.00 3,680.00 2,760.00 1,840.00 920.00 13,800.00 Water Loan of 1934 2% 200.00 160.00 120.00 80.00 40.00 600.00 Water Loan of 1932 41V2% 450.00 270.00 90.00 810.00 Sewer Loan of 1933 3%.% 78.13 46.88 15.63 140.64 Sewer Loan of 1934 (P. W. A. Project) 1%% 120.00 75.00 30.00 225.00 Water Standpipe Loan of 1934 11/2% 41.25 80.00 7.50 78.75 Sewer Loan of 1931 41/4 % 170.00 85.00 255.00 Sewer Loan of 1927 4% 60.00 20.00 80.00 Water Loan of 1931 439* 255.00 127.50 382.50 Sewer Loan of 1934 (P. W. A. Project) 2% 120.00 60.00 180.00 School Const: Loan of 1915 4% 80.00 80.00 Public Works Bldg. Loan of 1930 4%% 85.00 85.00 Sewer Loan of 1930 4% 120.00 120.00 Trust Fund (Refunding) Loan of 1910 4% 20.00 20.00 Sewer Loan of 1926 4% 120.00 120.00 Water Loan of 1930 4% 200.00• 200.00 Totals 326,393.13 $21,523.13 317,304.38 $13,548.75 89,963.75 $6,428.75 34,095.00 $2,842.50 31,962.50 $1,155.00 $640.00 $280.00 $160.00 340.00 $106,336.89 SELECTMEN'S REPORT MOVEMENT OF TOWN DEBT 1914-1934 275 Debt at beginning Debt paid Debt added Debt at close of year during year during year of year 1914 $336,150.00 $33,250.00 $6,000.00 $308,900.00 1915 308,900.00 30,250.00 156,000.00 434,650.00 1916 434,650.00 38,250.00 3,000.00 399,400.00 1917 399,400.00 38,750.00 45,000.00 405,650.00 1918 405,650.00 43,150.00 11,000.00 373,500.00 1919 373,500.00 42,650.00 70,000.00 400,850.00 1920 400,850.00 43,150.00 22,500.00 380,200.00 1921 380,200.00 45,650.00 70,000.00 404,550.00 1922 404,550.00 53,650.00 43,800.00 394,700.00 1923 394,700,00 61,350.00 1,750.00 385,100.00 1924 335,100.00 57,600.00 448,950.00 726,450.00 1925 726,450.00 96,500.00 144,500.00 774,450.00 1926 774,450.00 97,500.00 89,300.00 766,250.00 1927 766,250.00 100,800.00 83,000.00 748,450.00 1928 748,450.00 98,000.00 90,000.00 740,450.00 1929 740,450.00 101,450.00 30,000.00 669,000.00 1930 669,000.00 84,500.00 320,000.00 904,500.00 1931 904,500.00 117,000.00 135,000.00 922,500.00 1932 922,500.00 116,000.00 46,000.00 852,500.00 1933 852,500.00 125,000.00 29,000.00 756,500.00 1934 756,500.00 136,000.00 89,000.00 709,500.00 276 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REVENUE LOANS -YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1934 b m +g O CD +-1 m q m 0 ,I .-1 0 u. N 40 ,v„ C1 �5 - 00 N A w oo O G O O a.a O O O O Q O G O O O Ifl L-, N LCD N tfa 69. W H r 111 O I O ea in IL -- c3 o d o 0 o F -,11 Les Lc) CO 00 00 M O'+ 05 0 0 N l O cc .q y ri N N A 0) SELECTMEN'S REPORT 277 REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF CORPORATION AND TAXATION DIVISION OF ACCOUNTS July 23, 1934. To THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN MR. ROBERT P. TRASK, Chairman LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS Gentlemen: I submit herewith my report of an audit of the books and accounts of the town of Lexington for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1933, made in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws. This is in the form of a report made to me by Mr. Herman B. Dine, Assistant Director of Accounts. Very truly yours, THEODORE N. WADDELL, Director of Accounts. MR. THEODORE N. WADDELL Director of Accounts Department of Corporations and Taxation State House, Boston Sir : As directed by you, I have made an audit of the books and accounts of the town of Lexington for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1933,.and submit the following report thereon: 278 TOWN OF LEXINGTON The financial transactions of the town, as recorded on the books of the several departments receiving money for the town or committing bills for collection, were examined and verified by a comparison with the books and records in the offices of the treasurer and the accountant. The books and accounts in the town accountant's office were examined and checked in detail. The recorded re- ceipts were compared with the town treasurer's books and with the books and records of the several departments in which charges originated or money was collected for the town. The records of disbursements were checked with the selectmen's warrants and with the payments as shown by the books of the town treasurer. Approved vouchers and pay -rolls on file were examined and compared with the ap- propriation accounts. The appropriations and transfers as recorded on the accountant's books were checked and verified by a compari- son with the town clerk's record of town meetings. The ledger accounts were analyzed, a trial balance was taken off, proving the ledger to be in balance, the neces- sary adjustments resulting from the audit of the several town departments were made, and a balance sheet showing the financial condition of the town on December 31, 1933, was prepared and is appended to this report. The books and accounts of the town accountant have been accurately kept, thereby facilitating greatly the prog- ress of the audit. The books and accounts of the town treasurer were examined and checked in detail. The recorded receipts were analyzed and compared with the collections as record- ed in the several departments collecting money for the town and with other sources from which money was paid into the town treasury. The payments were checked with the warrants author- izing the treasurer to disburse town funds. The cash book was totaled, and the cash balance on March 24, 1934, as shown by the treasurer's records, was verified by reconciling the bank balances with statements received from the several banks of deposit. In order to prove the treasurer's bank balances, it was SELECTMEN'S REPORT 279 necessary to check all the cancelled checks on file since the last audit date to the check register. The payments on account of debt and interest were checked with the cancelled bonds and coupons on file. The balance in the bond and coupon accounts was reconciled with the list of bonds and coupons due and not presented for payment. Tables showing a reconciliation of the treasurer's cash are appended to this report. The books and accounts of the town collector were examined and checked in detail. The commitment of taxes and the assessments were verified by a comparison with the warrants issued for their collection by the boards of asses- sors and selectmen. The recorded collections were checked with the commitment books and with the accountant's led- ger, and the payments to the treasurer were proved with the treasurer's cash book and the auditor's ledger. The re- corded abatements were checked with the assessors' records of abatements granted and the outstanding accounts were listed and reconciled with the accountant's ledger accounts. The commitments of sewer, betterment, and sidewalk assessments and of departmental accounts receivable were verified. The recorded collections were checked, the pay- ments to the treasurer were verified, the abatements were compared with the records of the departments authorizing the abatements, the apportioned assessments were checked and verified, and the outstanding accounts were listed and reconciled with the books and records in the accountant's office. The commitments of water charges were examined and checked. The recorded collections were checked with the commitment books, the payments to the treasurer were veri- fied by a comparison with the treasurer's cash books, and the outstanding accounts were listed and proved to the town accountant's ledger. Verification notices were mailed to a number of per- sons whose names appeared on the books as owing money to the town, the replies received thereto indicating that the outstanding accounts, as listed, are correct. It is recommended that the collector's cash books be 280 TOWN 'OF LEXINGTON written up daily and that cash collections be reconciled with the cash books each day. Appended to this report are tables showing summaries of the tax, assessment, and departmental accounts receiv- able. The deeds representing the tax titles held by the town were examined and checked, the town accountant's ledger being adjusted to the detailed list. The financial records in the town clerks' office were examined and checked. The records of receipts on account of licenses issued and for services rendered were examined, the payments to the treasurer being compared with the treasurer's and the town accountant's books, and the cash balance being verified. The records of dog and sporting licenses, issued in be- half of the county and the State, were examined, and the payments to the town and State were verified with the re- ceipts on file. The securities and savings bank books representing the investments of the trust funds held by the town treasurer, by the trustees of public trusts, by the trustees of the Bridge Charitable Trust Fund, and by the trustees of the Cary Memorial Library were personally examined and listed, the income and expenditures being verified. The accounts of the treasurer of the Cary Memorial Library were examined and checked, and the cash balance on April 30, 1934, was verified. Appended to this report are summaries of the various trust funds. In addition to the departments and accounts mentioned, the records of receipts by the selectmen for licenses, etc., from town hall rents, from the sealer of weights and meas- ures, the dental clinic and the building, plumbing and wire inspectors, as well as from the school, library, and cemetery departments, were examined and checked, and the pay- ments to the treasurer were verified. The surety bonds filed by the several officials for the SELECTMEN'S REPORT 281 faithful performance of their duties were examined and found to be in proper form. For the co-operation of the several departmental offi- cials while engaged in making the audit, I desire, on behalf of my assistants and for myself, to express appreciation. Respectfully submitted, MERMAN B. DINE, Assistant Director of Accounts. 282 TOWN OF LEXINGTON RECONCILIATION OF TOWN TREASURER Balance January 1, 1933 ..».. .._.. __.._.„,.... .. $111,754 Receipts 1933 _...»......._�......._._...._._._........_ .._.. 1,799,018. 'S CASH .75 45 $1,910,773.20 68 52 Payments 1933 _......... _......_.._.._.....�..._._.._ $1,727,577. Balance December 31, 1933 .......— 183,195. Balance January 1, 1934 __ __...._,..._ ..._..... _._ Receipts January 1 to March 24, 1934 . Payments January 1 to March 24, 1934......... Balance March 24, 1934: Lexington Trust Company: General _.,,,,..... $45,545.48 Standpipe construction ..... 35,000.00 Trunk line sewer 16,691.99 First National Bank of Boston 3,932.40 $183,195.52 137,741.70 $219,767.35 101,169.87 LEXINGTON TRUST COMPANY General Account Balance March 24, 1934, per statement_.......... $39,918.17 Deposit in transit March 24, 1934, verified 11,213.54 Error in payment: Voucher No. 2124 ..... $1,142.30 Check No. 102113 »....._.._ 1,138.10 4.20 $1,910,773.20 $320,937.22 $320,937.22 Payment by bank of check #85825 on which payment had been stopped .40 $51,136.31 Balance March 24, 1934, per check register $45,545.48 Error in payment, check No. 101713 .. .20 Outstanding checks March 24, 1934, per list 5,590.63 $51,136.31 LEXINGTON TRUST COMPANY Standpipe Construction Account Balance March 24, 1934, per statement.......... Balance March 24, 1934, per check register $35,000.00 $35,000.00 SELECTMEN'S REPORT LEXINGTON TRUST COMPANY Trunk Line Sewer Account Balance March 24, 1934, per statement._._..._ $17,401.28 Deposit in transit, verified 293.72 Balance March 24, 1934, per check register $16,691.99 Outstanding checks March 24, 1934, per list 1,003.01 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BOSTON Balance March 24, 1934, per statement,.......... Balance March 24, 1934, per check register 283 $17,695.00 $17,695.09 $3,932.40 $3,932.40 RECONCILIATION OF LIBRARY TREASURER'S CASH Balance January 1, 1938 Receipts: Trust fund income ......... ......»_ Fines, etc. Interest on deposits .....».....,...._ Sale of securities _....... _ ..,,».. $939.14 665.75 .42 3,000.00 Payments .. ...».... $1,517.84 Purchase of securities ._.. 3,000.00 Premium on securities purchased 82.50 Accrued interest on securities purchased 21.10 $927.36 4,605.31 $5,532.67 $4,621.44 Balance December 31, 1933 911.23 Balance January 1, 1934 Receipts January 1 to April 30, 1934: Income $260.25 Fines, etc. 150.00 Payments January 1 to April 30, 1934.._.,...._ Balance April 30, 1934: Cash in office verified .....»........... $25.00 Lexington Trust Company ... 1,095.62 $5,532.67 $911.23 410.25 $1,321.48 $200.86 1,120.62 284 TOWN OF LEXINGTON RECONCILIATION OF COLLECTOR'S CASH Byron C. Earle, Collector Cash balance March 24, 1934, per tables: Taxes 1933 .............. ...... _..... ..._ Old age assistance taxes 1933 ....._______ Motor vehicle excise taxes: 1932 _ 1933 ............................ »....,...........- .._.......-....... Sewer assessments 1933 Highway betterment assessments 1933 Interest on taxes and assessments Water rates and services Sewer accounts receivable $5,949.14 11.00 15.07 361.52 50.20 50.14 187.43 232.97 8.06 Overpayments by collector, to be refunded $19.07 Cash variation March 24, 1934 60.01 Cash balance March 24, 1934: Cash in office, verified .............. $1,294.32 Lexington Trust Company ...... 5,492.13 ADJUSTMENT ACCOUNT Byron C. Earle, Collector Transferred 1933 from: Motor vehicle excise taxes 1933 .............. Water rates and services 6,786.45 $11.04 6,003 Transferred 1933 to: Old age assistance taxes 1932 $1.00 Balance December 31, 1933 _. 16.07 Balance January 1, 1934 ....._ _..._...._.............._ Transferred January 1 to March 24, 1934, from: Taxes 1933 ..__...,...._ $2.00 Old age assistance taxes 1933 1.00 $16.07 3.00 $6,865.53 $6,865.53 $17.07 $17.07 $19.07 Transferred to reconciliation of collectors $1,321.48 cash January 1 to March 24, 1934 ____ $19.07 SELECTMEN'S REPORT TAXES -1930 Tax titles disclaimed 1933 .._......,,.».........,.....„..„...„.. Outstanding December 31, 1933 _...........„..... Outstanding January 1, 1934 ».................._.. Payments to treasurer January 1 to March 24, 1934 TAXES -1931 285 $32.00 $32.00 $32.00 $32.00 Outstanding January 1, 1933 .... ....._....... $155.84 Reassessments 128.86 Overpayment refunded _ 1.70 Tax titles disclaimed ............„....... ......... 423.74 $710.14 Payments to treasurer $312.26 Abatements ....._ 235.02 Outstanding December 31, 1933 162.86 $710.14 Outstanding January 1, 1934 $162.86 Tax titles disclaimed ..... 173.23 $336.09 Transferred to tax titles January 1 to March 24, 1934 TAXES -1932 Outstanding January 1, 1933 $260,069.52 Payments and abatements, and overpay- ments, refunded _......_............._.. 1,294.18 Reassessment 117.49 Sidewalk assessments 1932 reported as taxes 1932 48.11 Sewer assessments 1932 reported taxes 1932 70.47 Highway betterment assessments 1932 re- ported as taxes 1932 .....»„..„ „ _,. 173.36 Interest reported as taxes 1932 ... „ 1.33 Tax titles disclaimed ....................................:».„...,„., 201.50 Overpayment adjusted .01 Payments to treasurer $221,770.54 Abatements _.._...._.....__ 5,831.99 Transferred to tax titles 32,502.26 Outstanding December 31, 1933 ..... ........ _._....... _1,871.18 $336.09 $261,975.91 $261,975.91 286 TOWN OP LEXINGTON Outstanding January 1, 1934 $1,871.18 Payments and abatements, and overpayments: Refunded _ . .. _. ._ $9.30 To be refunded ......._._..._.._... 221.65 Tax titles disclaimed Payments to treasurer January 1 to March 24, 1934 �_.... _......M. „»„ .. ... Abatements January 1 to March 24, 1934 -- Transferred to tax titles January 1 to March 24, 1934 .... __ _ _.._...... _ Outstanding March 24, 1934, per list 230.95 481.20 $2,583.33 171.76 458.03 1,838.17 115.37 TAXES -1933 Commitment per warrant _.._ _..... $681,338.04 Additional commitment _..._ __..__...._.. ...... 202.30 Payments and abatements, refunded 207.44 Overpayment to collector, adjusted_ .......... .18 Sewer assessments 1933 reported as taxes 1933 13.79 Sidewalk assessments 1933 reported as tax- es 1933 » »»....._„......_... 10.37 Payments to treasurer .............._„..._._...._„_._..__— Abatements ... _ ..»..„.„ .......„ m....,„.. _ ..„.„........_._.. Taxes 1933 reported as highway betterment assessments...,....... .. ......... ....„..» „„ Outstanding December 31, 1933 —...-- $392,195.65 2,225.75 20.15 287,330.57 Outstanding January 1, 1934 ..... _________ $287,330.57 Payments and abatements, refunded ...__....... 815.88 Tax titles disclaimed ...,_— _.._._...._ 168.69 Overpayment to treasurer transferred to Byron C. Earle, Collector, adjustment account _ _..._ .... „ _.m „ .„ _ . 2.00 Payments to treasurer January 1 to March $64,092.47 Abatements January 1 to March 24, 1934...._ 3,148.11 Transferred to tax titles January 1 to March 24, 1934 28,958.47 Outstanding March 24, 1934, per list ...„.„„.... 186,168.95 Cash balance March 24, 1934 ....„ .......„ ........ 5,949.14 $2,583.33 $681,772.12 $681,772.12 $288,317.14 $288,317.14 SELECTMEN'S REPORT OLD AGE ASSISTANCE TAXES -1932 Outstanding January 1, 1933 --_...._.......— $487.00 Payments and refunds by State: $57.00 To be refunded, transferred to special State tax—old age assistance ..... 19.00 Payments to treasurer 1933 $562.00 Transferred front Byron C. Earle, collector, adjustment account 1.00 OLD AGE ASSISTANCE TAXES -1933 Commitment per warrant $3,229.09 Additional commitment . _ _ . __ _ . , _ 35.00 Payments to treasurer .. _ ...__ Outstanding December 31, 1933 $2,393.00 871.00 Outstanding January 1, 1934 —..._._..._.._.......__ $871.00 Payments and refunds by State, to be re- funded 406.00 Overpayment to treasurer transferred to Byron C. Earle, collector, adjustment account ....._....._. _.. _...__.___.. _._ 1.00 Payments to treasurer January 1 to March 24, 1934 _.... _ M...,......_ ........._ ._.. Outstanding March 24, 1934, per list _.._......_ Cash balance March 24, 1934 _......._.. $1,265.00 12.00 11.00 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAXES -1931 Outstanding January 1, 1933 .... _. Payments to treasurer ,. , ... .._......,.... $42.27 Abatements ..._...._.._. 1,140.82 Outstanding December 31, 1933 __..__..__......__ 85.39 Outstanding January 1, 1934 Abatements January 1 to March 24, 1934...... 287 $563.00 $563.00 288 TOWN OF LEXINGTON MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAXES -1932 Outstanding January 1, 1933 Additional commitment ....._..... _....... Payments and abatements, and overpay- ments, refunded _...,_............,,...._..._.. Payments to treasurer ..._M....,..._._ Abatements _................. Outstanding December 31, 1933 . Outstanding January 1, 1934 Unlocated difference ...»... Payments to treasurer January 1 to March 24, 1934 ..._...._.......,......_.......... _ Outstanding March 24, 1934 per list ....... $3,264.00 Cash balance March 24, 1934 $3,264.00 $1,278.00 $1,278.00 $1,268.48 $7,826.25 81.68 98.39 $6,470.44 112.35 1,423.53 $8,006.32 $8,006.32 $1,423.53 .05 $1,423.58 $164.37 1,244.14 15.07 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAXES -1933 Commitment per warrant ..._ Payments and abatements, refunded ,....... Overpayment to treasurer transferred to Byron C. Earle, collector, adjustment Payments to treasurer Abatements _ Outstanding December 31, 1933 Outstanding January 1, 1934 ....._ Additional commitments January 1 to March 24, 1934 _.._.....�_.__...__...._..._._ _..._,..._...... Payments and abatements, refunded ..... .. Payments to treasurer January 1 to March 24, 1934 .. $1,268.48 Abatements January 1 to March 24, 1934 Outstanding March 24, 1934, per list $85.39 Cash balance March 24, 1934 ......... $85.39 $5,745.68 $22,968.11 796.82 11.04 $18,741.52 1,324.83 3,709.62 $3,709.62 1,914.17 121.89 $1,823.25 146.74 3,414.17 361.52 $1,423.58 $23,775.97 $23,775.97 $5,745.68 SELECTMEN'S REPORT UNAPPORT1ONE15 SEWER ASSESSMENTS Outstanding January 1, 1933 Commitments Payments to treasurer Apportionments Outstanding December 31, 1933 Outstanding January 1, 1934 ..... _..............._ Payments to treasurer January 1 to March 24, 1934 Outstanding March 24, 1934, per list $1,316.43 5,451.34 489.07 5,847.24 431.46 $213.09 218.37 SEWER ASSESSMENTS -1931 Outstanding January 1, 1933 Payments to treasurer ................. ...._..._....... ........ Tax title disclaimed January 1 to March 24, 1934 Transferred to tax titles January 1 to March 24, 1934 _.......,.........,... SEWER ASSESSMENTS -1932 Outstanding January 1, 1933 Highway betterment assessments 1932 re- ported as sewer assessments 1932 $2,562.95 163.04 Payments to treasurer $2,364.59 Transferred to tax titles 259.99 Sewer assessments 1932 reported as taxes 1932 _ _ 70.47 Sewer assessments 1932 reported as side- walk assessment 1932 .............. ........ 30.94 SEWER ASSESSMENTS -1933 Commitment per warrant Highway betterment assessments 1933 re- ported as sewer assessment 1933 289 290 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Payments to treasurer Abatements Sewer assessment 1933 reported as side- walk assessment 1933 _.......—.. $6,767.77 Sewer assessment 1933 reported as taxes 1933 ---- ._............. Outstanding December 31, 1933 ... $6,767.77 $431.46 $431.46 Outstanding January 1, 1934 ......._......._._.......__ Payments to treasurer January 1 to Mardi 24, 1934 _.._......._...............,,,,.. _.......__....__.._.... Transferred to tax titles January 1 to March Outstanding March 24, 1934, per list: Sewer assessments ..._............. $1,267.13 Sewer assessments commit- ted interest 481.07 $7.84 $7.84 Cash balance March 24, 1934 $10.28 $10.28 $2,368.29 188.21 29.92 13.79 2,478.17 $5,078.38 $472.46 207.31 $1,748.20 50.20 $2,478.17 $2,478.17 UNAPPORTIONED HIGHWAY BETTERMENT ASSESSMENTS Outstanding January 1, 1933 Apportionments $2,015.22 421.98 $2,437.20 $2,437.20 $2,725.99 HIGHWAY BETTERMENT ASSESSMENTS -1932 $2,725.99 Outstanding January 1, 1933 ...,....._ _......_.. Payments to treasurer ....... ,,.._._...... _........... __.......... $2,497.28 Transferred to tax•titles ....._ ..,,..... _...,...._ '731.56 Highway betterment assessments 1932 re- ported as sewer assessments 1932 163.04 Highway betterment assessments 1932 :re- ported a taxes 1932 .... ..,,..... _173.36 Outstanding December 31, 1933 ...... ._....., ... 66.31 $5,040.42 Outstanding January 1, 1934 _ ...... Payments to treasurer January 1 to March 37.96 24, 1934 . ......._._......_....... $5,078.38 $3,631.55 $3,631.55 $66.31 $66.31 SELECTMEN'S REPORT HIGHWAY BETTERMENT ASSESSMENTS -1933 $9,738.79 20.15 Commitment per warrant ..... Taxes 1933 reported as highway betterment assessments 1933 _...., .._.... Payments to treasurer . $4,842.36 Abatements .......... ......... _..., .. 6.39 Highway betterments assessments 1933 re- ported as sewer assesment 1933 37.96 Outstanding December 31, 1933 ...__ 4,872.23 Outstanding January 1, 1934 ..... Payments to treasurer January 1 to March 24, 1934 _...__.._ _ ...-.... m....,.. $789.85 Transferred to tax titles January 1 to March 24, 1934 __ ._..__..... _.._.... _... 643.84 Outstanding March 24, 1934, per list: Highway betterment assess- ments .......... .......... $2,379.10 Highway betterment assess - m e n t s, committed in- terest ...__..._....__._ _.... 1,009.30 3,388.40 Cash balance March 24, 1934 ..._..._........__..._......_... 50.14 291 $9,758.94 $9,758.94 292 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SIDEWALK ASSESSMENTS -1932 Outstanding January 1, 1933 Sewer assessments 1932 reported as side- walk assessments 1932 Payments to treasurer Sidewalk assessments 1932 reported as taxes $80.80 30.94 $63.63 48.11 SIDEWALK ASSESSMENTS -1933 $4,872.23 Commitment per warrant $307.21 Sewer assessments 1933 reported as side- walk assessments 1933 29.92 $4,872.23 UNAPPORTIONED SIDEWALK ASSESSMENTS Outstanding January 1, 1933 ..... Apportionments .... ...,_ Outstanding December 31, 1933 . $297.91 202.03 Outstanding January 1, 1934 $202.03 Commitments January 1 to March 24, 1934 307.57 Payments to treasurer January 1 to March 24, 1934 ..... _ ..._...._ ..._.........,.,.........._..._ 182.54 Apportionments January 1 to March 24, 1934 125.03 Outstanding March 24, 1934, per list 202.03 $499.94 $499.94 $509.60 $509.60 Payments to treasurer $105.22 Sidewalk assessments 1933 reported as taxes 1933 10.37 Outstanding December 31, 1933 221.54 Outstanding January 1, 1934 Payments to treasurer January 1 to March 24, 1934 Outstanding March 24, 1934, per list: Sidewalk assessments $104.14 Sidewalk assessments com- mitted interest 42.99 $74.41 147.13 $111.74 $111.74 $337.13 $337.13 $221.54 $221.54 UNAPPORTIONED WATER ASSESSMENTS Commitments January 1 to March 24, 1934 $3,452.36 Apportionments January 1 to March 24, 1934 .. $2,857.33 Outstanding March 24, 1934, per list ................ 595.03 $3,452.36 INTEREST ON TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS Interest collections January 1, 1933 to March 24, 1934: Taxes 1930 $1.70 Taxes 1931 8.18 SELECTMEN'S REPORT Taxes 1932 8,061.61 Taxes 1933 2,144.02 Motor vehicle excise taxes: 1931 1932 1933 ...._ Highway betterment assessments Apportioned highway betterment as- sessments paid in advance 10.41 Apportioned sewer assessments paid in advance 5.40 252.55 43.79 16.19 Payments to treasurer: 1933 58,912.38 January 1 to March 24, 1934 1,443.73 Interest on taxes and assessments report- ed as taxes 1932 Cash balance March 24, 1934 1.02 $10,356.11 293 $10,544.87 1.33 187.43 $10,544.87 APPORTIONED SEWER ASSESSMENTS Due 1934-1943 Outstanding January 1, 1933 $19,247.39 Apportionments 1933 5,847.24 Payments in advance Added to taxes 1933 Outstanding December 31, 1933: Due in: 1934 $3,714.99 1935 3,301.32 1936 2,976.44 1937 2,564.97 1938 2,438.88 1939 1,896.86 1940 1,516.16 1941 1,372.80 1942 678.38 1943 361.26 $477.62 3,794.95 20,822.06 $25,094.63 $25,094.63 294 TOWN OF LEXINGTON APPORTIONED HIGHWAY BETTERMENT ASSESSMENTS Due 1934-1942 Outstanding January 1, 1933. ......__...._.._._ ,. Apportionments 1933 Error in reporting amount added to taxes 1933 .........— .Apportioned sidewalk assessments paid in advance, reported as apportioned high- way betterment assessments paid in advance ..._.. Payments in advance _m..-.....__....... Added to taxes 1933 ...._......_.._......... - ..,...... �........ Outstanding December 1, 1933 �......_........,.__... Due in: 1934 .. .... _ . 1935 1936 _......._ 1937 _..._._... 1938 ..... 1939 ..... 1940 ....._ .....,...._ 1941 _.......... 1042 ._ .........__. $6,665.58 6,246.89 5,880.90 5,743.46 5,630.23 4,076.42 2,900.47 1,632.31 815.50 $45,221.49 2,015.22 2.63 33.78 $763.63 6,917.73 39,59L76 47,273.12 47,273.12 APPORTIONED SIDEWALK ASSESSMENTS Due 1934-1942 Outstanding January 1, 1933 ......:.._ $849.39 Apportionments 1933 _ 297.91 Added to taxes 1933 _........... Apportioned sidewalk assessments paid in advance reported as apportioned high- way betterment assessments paid in advance......... ___...._..__.......................,.... _ Outstanding December 31, 1933: Due in: 1934....__......__.._ _.._._. $202.80 1935 . __...._... _. 202.83 116.98 1937 -- 98.87 1938 66.29 $235.85 33.78 $1,147.30 SELECTMEN'S REPORT 1939 1940 ---------- 1941 ___________ 1942 66.29 66.29 43.81 13.51 877.67 SELECTMEN'S DEPARTMENT Receipts 1933: Town licenses: Liquor, beer and wines _ Garage and gasoline ...... Common victualler ..... -- Junk -Junk dealer ___--- Sunday-- ................._......m.._ Theatre ------- Motor vehicle agent _._ Public carriage ...._.._...._._ Innholder ... Pool and bowling .. __..... Sign ..._._.. _ ...... Auctioneer ... _ ......._ Druggist (liquor) .............. Intelligence office _ Board of Health licenses: Slaughtering ....._.._......._._ Pasteurization ......_....,_...._... Garbage collection Hairdressing ....... .._ --- Ice cream manufacturer $2,525.00 188.50 137.00 82.00 45.00 25.00 28.00 10.00 15.00 10.00 17.00 10.00 10.00 1.00 1.00 $275.55 60.00 26.00 21.00 10.00 1.00 $3,104.50 393.55 Board of Appeals 100.00 Rental Cary Memorial Hall ____ 272.00 Miscellaneous collections: Telephone tolls ..................... $10.15 Sale of zoning laws ___ 6.75 Saleof maps W..W.............W.. 4.88 21.78 Payments to treasurer 1933 _..W_W.....__....W_._... 295' $1,147.30 296 TOWN Ob' LEXINGTON Receipts January 1 to May 31, 1934: Town licenses: Liquor, beer and wines .._ Garage and gasoline Common victualler Junk dealer .. Sunday Theatre Motor vehicle agent Public carriage Innholder Pool and bowling ........_...,, Sign Auctioneer Board of Health licenses: Pasteurization Garbage collection Alcohol Hairdressing .......- Ice cream manufacturer $740.00 27.00 75.00 50.00 10.0{) 25.00 70.00 1.00 15.00 20.00 12.00 6.01) $40.00 46.00 6.00 5.00 1.00 Board of Appeals Rental Cary Memorial Hall Miscellaneous collections: Telephone tolls $3.20 Sale of zoning laws 1.85 Sale of maps 1.60 $1,051.00 98.00 40.00 91.00 6.65 Collections not entered in cash book..... 183.95 Payments to treasurer January 1 to May 31, 1934 Cash on hand May 31, 1934, verified PLANNING BOARD Payments to treasurer 1933 Receipts January 1 to May 31, 1934 $3,891.83 Payments to treasurer January 1 to May 31, $3,891.83 1934 $1,286.65 183.95 $1,470.60 $1,470.60 $100.00 $100.00 $10.00 $10.00 SELECTMEN'S REPORT TOWN CLERK'S DEPARTMENT Receipts 1933: Dog licenses ...__ Sporting licenses Permits and miscellaneous collections Payments 1933: Division of Fisheries and Game Town treasurer: Dog licenses 51,907.00 Miscellaneous collections 409.89 Town clerk's fees Receipts January 1 to May 26, 1934: Dog licenses Sporting licenses Permits and miscellaneous collections Payments January 1 to May 26, 1934: Division of Fisheries and Game $236.25 Town treasurer: Dog licenses 1,015.40 Town clerk's fees 123.35 Overpayment refunded Cash balance May 26, 1934: Due division of Fisheries and Game $63.25 Due town treasurer: Dog licenses 148.80 Permits and miscellaneous collections 154.61 Due town clerk for fees 22.95 Cash balance May 26, 1934 Balance Lexington Trust Company, May 26, 1934, per statement $376.21 Less outstanding check 58.60 Cash in office May 26, 1934, verified .......... Cash variation May 26, 1934 $2,08L00 690.25 409.89 297 $3,181.14 298 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Receipts 1933: Fees for sealing Charges for adjusting $85.76 9.00 Payments to treasurer 1933 »...».,..... $78.66 $615.50 Cash balance December 31, 1933 _ ..,.. 16.10 Cash balance January 1, 1934 2,316.89 Receipts January 1 to May 31, 1934: 248.75 Fees for sealing ._._.__.__....._ $26.81 $3,181.14 Charges for adjusting ....._..._ 11.00 $1,275.00 335.00 155.86 $1,765.86 Payments to treasurer January 1 to May 31, 1934 _......__..........__.........__...._.. __...._.... _ _ _...._ HEALTH DEPARTMENT Accounts Receivable Outstanding January 1, 1933 . $1,375.00 Commitments ..._ _ »....» ........ ..».... _..., .. 1.25 Public welfare accounts receivable credited as health accounts receivable .._ ..»...._ 389.61 $317.61 68.00 4.00 $1,765.86 Paymentsto treasurer _.»»..........,..»..._ Abatements ._... _..._.. ». » ..,.».._....»..». .. Health accounts receivable credited as esti- mated receipts .. ........». ........ ...» ... .... Outstanding December 31, 1933 w... $16.10 37.81 $2,409.33 2,374.66 40.00 53,344.50 246.13 40.00 1,193.36 Outstanding January 1, 1934 ...._..._ _...».._ $1,193.36 $389.61 Commitment January 1 to March 24, 1934 1,317.84 5889.61 Payments to treasurer January 1 to March 24, 1934 Abatements January 1 to March 24, 1934_ Outstanding March 24, 1934, per list _______ $2.00 330.86 2,178.34 $94.76 $94.76 $53.91 $53.91 $4,823.99 $4,823.99 $2,511.20 $2,511.20 SELECTMEN'S REPORT MILK INSPECTOR Due from former inspector January 1, 1933 Licenses issued 1933: Milk, 70 @ 50c -•• $35.00 Oleomargarine, 4 0 50c ,, ..._ 2.00 Payments to treasurer 1933 _ ..»......�......... Cash balance December 31, 1933 .......- .......... • Cash balance January 1, 1934 �................_...._.. Licenses issued January 1 to May 31, 1934: Milk, 2 @ 50c ..—_..». - $1.00 Oleomargarine, 1 @ 50c ....,.... .50 Payments to treasurer January 1 to May 31, 1934 ... _ ....... _ ....� ...._..___......... Cash on hand May 31, 1934, verified ..._ PLUMBING INSPECTOR Permits issued 1933, 64 @ $2.00 ............... 'Payments to treasurer 1933 --..- Permits issued January 1 to May 31, 1934, Payments to treasurer January 1 to May 31, 1934 .......... ..._.,.._ .._........_...» �.._......_. BUILDING INSPECTOR Permits issued 1933 ,..._........»._....,,,... Payments to treasurer 1933 _. Permits issued January 1 to May 31, 1934 Payments to treasurer January 1 to May 31, 1934 ..... _ .._._...__... _.. WIRE INSPECTOR Permits issued 1933 Payments to treasurer 1933 299 $8.00 37.00 $45.00 $41.50 3.50 $45.00 $3.50 1.50 $5.00 $3.50 1.50 $5.00 $128.00 $128.00 $62.00 $62.00 $362.00 $362.00 $152.00 $152.00 $170.00 $170.00 300 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Permits issued January 1 to June 1, 1934 Payments to treasurer January 1 to June 1, 1934 ..._ Cash on hand June 1, 1934, verified .................. SEWER DEPARTMENT Accounts Receivable. Outstanding January 1, 1933 ......... ......... _...._........ ... Commitments .....- Overpayments refunded Detailed list in excess of commitment $40.00 16.50 $3,436.38 6,007.85 20.47 .08 Payments to treasurer .....- $4,950.01 Abatements 132,57 Outstanding December 31, 1933 4,382.20 Outstanding January 1, 1934 Commitments January 1 to March 24, 1934 Payments in advance of commitment Payments to treasurer January 1 to March 24, 1934 Commitment in excess of detailed list Outstanding March 24, 1934, per list Cash balance March 24, 1934 $4,382.20 2,081.31 19.13 $1,834.58 149.02 4,490.98 8.06 PUBLIC WELFARE DEPARTMENT Accounts Receivable Outstanding January 1, 1933 Commitments Abatement of old age assistance accounts receivable credited as public welfare ac- counts receivable Payments to treasurer ......................»»»........,.,............... Abatements Public welfare accounts receivable credited as health department accounts receiv- able $11,595.72 30,944.74 46.52 $19,241.65 547.58 40.00 $56.50 $56.50 $9,464.78 $9,464.78 $6,482.64 $ 6,482.64 $42,586.98 SELECTMEN'S REPORT 301 Transferred to old age assistance accounts receivable _ 6,167.27 Outstanding December 31, 1933 ........_16,590.48 $42,586.98 Outstanding January 1, 1934 Commitment January 1 to March 24, 1934 Abatements January 1 to March 24, 1934 Outstanding March 24, 1934, per list $16,590.48 4,486.56 $21,077.04 $105.70 20,971.34 $21,077.04 OLD AGE ASSISTANCE Accounts Receivable Transferred from public welfare accounts receivable $6,167.27 Payments to treasurer $3,579.53 Abatement of old age assistance accounts receivable credited as public welfare ac- counts receivable 46.52 Outstanding December 31, 1933. 2,541.22 $6,167.27 Outstanding January 1, 1934 Payments to treasurer January 1 to March 24, 1934 ....._................_ $891.81 Outstanding March 24, 1934, per list 1,649.41 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Accounts Receivable Outstanding January 1, 1933 54,735.68 Commitments 40,842.18 Payments to treasurer Outstanding December 31, 1933 Outstanding January 1, 1934 Payments to treasurer January 1 to March 24, 1934 Outstanding March 24, 1934, per list 44,219.24 1,358.62 $52.00 1,306.62 2,541.22 $2,541.22 $45,577.86 $45,577.86 $1,358.62 $1,358.62 302 TOWN OF LEXINGTON MISCELLANEOUS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Outstanding January 1, 1933 .......... _ ......._ $358.86 Commitments ....._ 1,218.36 Payments to treasurer _..__...._._...... Outstanding December 31, 1933 . Outstanding January 1, 1934 Commitments January 1 to March 24, 1934 Outstanding March 24, 1934, per list _........__ Payments to treasurer January 1 to March 24, 1934 m....,......„ $1,577.22 $1,449.68 127.54 $1,577.22 $127.54 279.23 $406.77 73.05 $333.72 WATER RATES AND SERVICES Outstanding January 1, 1933 _ $21,508.46 Commitments 79,714.54 Overpayments, refunded ...... 14.40 Unlocated difference previous audit, adjust- ed....__...._....._._......_..._.......... — _... 3.75 Overpayment to treasurer transferred to Byron C. Earle, collector, adjustment account Payments to treasurer ................ ...... ........... ...._._...... Abatements Transferred to water liens _..... Outstanding December 31, 1933 ....._........__........__.. Outstanding January 1, 1934 Commitments January 1 to March 24, 1934 Overpayments to he refunded ....._ Payments in advance of commitment ...._ Unlocated difference Payments to treasurer January 1 to March 24, 1934 Transferred to water liens January 1 to March 24, 1934 Outstanding March 24, 1934: Rates ...._ .......... $11,931.94 6.03 $75,682.65 603.96 1,575.89 23,384.68 $23,384.68 21,106.55 3.00 84.04 7.04 $16,653.58 279.42 $406.77 $101,247.18 $101,247.18 $44.585.31 SELECTMEN'S REPORT Guarantees 13,606.63 Services .»..,........... 715.02 Miscellaneous ...»_.._._ 1,165.75 Cash balance March 24, 1934 WATER LIENS Commitment 1933 ..._....,.......— _ ................__........M Payments to treasurer 1933 ....._.._ ..» Abatements 1933 _ Water liens credited as estimated receipts Outstanding December 31, 1933 Outstanding January 1, 1934 _......... Commitments January 1 to March 24, 1934 Payments to treasurer January 1 to March 24, 1934 ..—_.........._...,... _ _.........» ................ Water liens credited as estimated receipts Outstanding March 24, 1934, per list ....._..._ MUNROE CEMETERY Accounts Receivable Outstanding January 1, 1933 .._ Commitments Payments to treasurer _._......._.._.......... __.._................. Abatements..»»...._._.__...__...__......_.._ ....»,,..w...»....._ Outstanding December 31, 1933 Outstanding January 1, 1934 Commitment January 1 to June 2, 1934 Commitment not reported ....._. Payments to treasurer January 1 to June 2, Outstanding June 2, 1934, per list ....._.._ Cash on hand June 2, 1934, verified ._. Due from cemetery superintendent June 2, 1934 ...--.........»»._._......._» _.....,,... 303 27,419.34 232.97 $44,585.31 $294.85 2.70 10.00 1,388.34 $1,388.34 305.42 $162.63 16.00 1,515.13 $1,695.89 $1,695.89 $1,693.76 $1,693.76 304 TOWN OF LEXINGTON WESTVIEW CEMETERY Accounts Receivable Outstanding January 1, 1933 $2,315.00 Commitment ._ ...... 3,377.88 $5,692.88 Payments to treasurer Outstanding December 31, 1933 ..„........» $3,701.94 1,990.94 $5,692.88 Outstanding January 1, 1934 $1,990.94 Commitment January 1 to June 2, 1934 1,702.94 Commitment not reported 680.33 Collections in advance of commitment 133.00 $4,507.21 Payments to treasurer January 1 to June 2, 1934 $2,043.91 Abatements January 1 to June 2, 1934 ....._ 45.00 Outstanding June 2, 1934, per list 2,069.67' Cash on hand June 2, 1934, verified 348.63 $4,507.21 ELEANOR S. BEALS CHARITY FUND In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts Savings Deposits Totals On hand at beginning of year 1933 $2,111.69 .............................. $2,11L69 $235.50 On hand at end of year 1933 2,175.51 2,175.51 1,156.25 Receipts Payments $1,391.75 Deposited in savings $1,092.25 Income _ $63.82 bank _ 80.50 219.00 $219.00 363.30 405.25 $625.80 345.25 15.00 1.50 $1,391.75 $987.55 $987.55 HARRIET R. GILMORE CHARITY FUND In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts $63.82 Savings Deposits Totals On hand at beginning of year 1933 $532.11 $532.11 On hand at end of year 1933 528.18 528.18 Receipts Payments Withdrawn from sav- Expenditures ........... $20.00 ings bank Income 16.07 $3 93 $20.00 $20.00 SELECTMEN'S REPORT JONAS GAMMELL CHARITY FUND In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts 305 Savings Deposits Totals On hand at beginning of year 1933 ._.._................ $548.63 $548.63 On hand at end of year 1933 545.14 545.14 Receipts Payments Withdrawn from sav- Expenditures 519.90 ings bank $3.49 Income .,.......... __......,16.41 $19.90 $19.90 LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts On hand at beginning of year 193 On hand at end of year 1933 Receipts Withdrawn from sav- ings bank $100.00 Income 2,84 Savings Securities Deposits Par Value Totals 3... $143.85 $100.00 $243.85 46.69 200.00 246.69 Payments Deposited in savings bank $2.84 Loan 100.00 $102.84 HALLIE C. BLAKE PRIZE FUND In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts On hand at beginning of year 1933 On hand at end of year 1933 ' Receipts Income $50.00 $102.84 Securities Par Value Totals 51,000.00 51,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 Payments Expenditures $50.00 GEORGE A. SMITH PARK FUND In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts On hand at beginning of year 1933 On hand at end of year 1933 Savings Securities Deposits Par Value $584.78 $2,000.00 577.97 2,000.00 Totals $2,584.78 2,577.97 306 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Receipts Payments Withdrawn from sav- Lexington Field and ings banks _.._ _-... $6.81 Garden Club .... $110.00 103.19 $110.00 BATTLE GREEN FUND In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts $110.00 Savings Deposits Totals On hand at beginning of year 1933 ..... .......... $691.33 $691.33 On hand at end of year 1933 .__......_._ .... ,..._...,,,...,. 715.86 715.86 Income Receipts Payments Deposited in savings $24.53 bank _.._ �....,.....m._. EDITH C. REDMAN RATTLE GREEN FUND In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts On hand at beginning of year 1933 On hand at end of year 1933 ......._ $24.53 Savings Deposits Totals $500.00 $500.00 500.00 500.00 Receipts Payments $15.11 Transferred to town... $15.11 HAYES FOUNTAIN FUND In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts Savings Deposits Totals On hand at beginning of year 1933 $1,067.65 $1,067.65 On hand at end of year 1933 _..._......._.......,,...._ ............._1,099.88 1,099.88 Receipts Payments Deposited in savings Income ..._ $32.23 bank _ .._. .. $32.23 SELECTMEN'S REPORT 307 WILLIAM AUGUSTUS TOWER MEMORIAL PARK FUND In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts Savings Securities Deposits Par Value Totals On hand at beginning of year 1933 ._ $2,000.00 $8,000.00 $10,000.00 On hand at end of year 1933 ..... 2,000.00 8,000.00 10,000.00 Receipts Payments Income w._....._-. $460.00 Transferred to town_ $460.00 CHARLES E. FRENCH SCHOOL MEDAL FUND In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts Savings Securities Deposita Par Value Totals On hand at beginning of year 1933 ... $652.62 $2,000.00 $2,652.62 On hand at end of year 1933 582.78 2,000.00 2,682.78 Receipts Payments Withdrawn from sav- Purchase of securi- ings bank .._ $69.84 ties ....._...., $1,000.00 Sale of securities....... 1,000.00 Premium on securi- Income _._....,.._. _. 91.60 ties purchased _..._..... 65.00 Accrued interest on securities pur- chased _ _ ........._ 6.44 Expenditures .....__........_ 90.00 $1,161.44 $1,161.44 CHARLES E. FRENCH COLONIAL CEMETERY FUND In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts On hand at beginning of year 1933 ,.. On hand at end of year 1933 ..._ Receipts Income ..,.._ m_.......... $80.59 Savings Securities Deposits Par Value Tota]a $40.89 32,000.00 $2,040.89 46.48 2,000.00 2,046.48 Payments Deposited in savings bank _ $5.59 Transferred to' town._ 75.00 308 TOWN OF LEXINGTON CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUNDS—COLONIAL CEMETERY In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts Savi ngs Deposits Tota]a On hand at beginning of year 1933 $1,888.75 $1,888.75 On hand at end of year 1933 1,895.80 1,895.80 Receipts Payments Income ........ $57.05 Deposited in savings bank $7.05 Transferred to town50.00 $57.05 $57.05 CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUNDS—MUNROE CEMETERY In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts Savings Deposits Totals On hand at beginning of year 1933 $30,498.34 $30,498.34 On hand at end of year 1933 31,006.63 31,006.63 Receipts Payments Withdrawn from sav- Deposited in savings ings bank . $91.71 bank $600.00 Income 908.29 Transferred to town... 1,000.00 Bequests 500.00 Munroe Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds deposited in Westview C e m e - tery Perpetual Care Funds in error 100.00 s1 $1,600.00 $1,600.00 CEMETERY I'ERI'ETUAL CARE FUNDS—WESTVIEW CEMETERY In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts Saving Cash Deposits Totals $235.25 $15,829.71 $16,064.96 $80.59 $80.59 On hand at beginning of year 1933 ,.. On hand at end of year 1933 ................. 17,356.93 17,356.93 Receipts Withdrawn from sav- ings bank ......_ Income..... _ Sale of lots ...._.._ Cash on hand at be- ning of year 1933 SELECTMEN'S REPORT $100.00 492.97 899.00 235.25 $1,727.22 Payments Deposited in savings Munroe Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds deposited in Westview Ce m e - tery Perpetual Care Funds in error SAMUEL J. BRIDGE CHARITY FUND 309 $1,627.22 100.00 $1,727.22 In Custody of Trustees of Bridge Charitable Fund On hand at beginning of year 1933 ... On hand at end of year 1933 Savings Securities Deposita Par Value $312.03 $4,000.00 307.79 4,000.00 Totals $4,312.03 4,307.79 Receipts Payments Withdrawn from sav- Expenditures $275.90 ings bank $4.24 Income 183.11 Income transferred from Gerry Fund._ 88.55 $275.90 ELIZABETH B. GERRY CHARITY FUND $275.90 In Custody of Trustees of Bridge Charitable Fund Saving Securities Deposits Par Value Totals On hand at beginning of year 1933 ... $680.26 $1,600.00 $2,280.26 On hand at end of year 1933 ....._ 680.26 1,600.00 2,280.26 Receipts Payments Transferred to Bridge Income ....._ $88.55 Charitable Fund ... $88.55 310 TOWN OF LEXINGTON CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY GENERAL FUND In Custory of Library Trustees Savings Securities Deposits Par Value Totals On hand at beginning of year 1933 -. $223.54 $11,000.00 $11,223.54 On hand at end of year 1933 _.._._ 223.54 11,000.00 11,223.54 Receipts Sale of securities._..... $2,000.00 Income ....,-..... _............ 524.15 On hand On hand Payments Purchase of securi- ties _.._.._.._..... _..._..__ $2,000.00 Premium on securi- ties purchased .... 47.50 Accrued interest on securities pur- chased ... _....... ..... 20.96 Transferred to Libra- ry Trustees .....__.._.... 455.69 $2,524.15 $2,524.15 ROBBINS LIBRARY FUND In Custody of Library Trustees Savings Deposits at beginning of year 1933 _..........._. $100.00 at end of near 1933 100.00 Receipts Income ______ _ $3.02 Payments Transferred to libra- ry trustees _____ WELLINGTON LIBRARY FUND In Custody of Library Trustees Savings Deposits On hand at beginning of year 1933 _ _...... $1,077.18 On hand at end of year 1933 1,077.18 Receipts Income $32.29 Payments Transferred to Libra- ry Trustees . Totals $100.00 100.00 $3.02 Totals $1,077.18 1,077.18 $32.29 SELECTMEN'S REPORT BEALS LIBRARY FUND In Custody of Library Trustees On hand at beginning of year 1933 On hand at end of year 1933 Receipts Income __ ....... ....._................. $60.50 Securities Par Value $1,100.00 1,100.00 Payments Transferred to Libra- ry Trustees _... LAURA M. BRIGHAM LIBRARY FUND In Custody of Library Trustees On hand at beginning of year 1933 ... On hand at end of year 1933 —..— Receipts Income _..,.-..._._.. $130.76 311 312 TOWN OF LEXINGTON GOODWIN MUSICAL COLLECTION LIBRARY FUND In Custody of Library Trustees Savings Totals Deposits Totals $1,100.00 On hand at beginning of year 1933 ,........, .,,...W.......... $525.00 $525,00 1,100.00 On hand at end of year 1933 525.00 525.00 Receipts Payments Transferred to Libra - $60.50 Income $15.86 ry Trustees .....„.....,,.,,. $15.86 Savings Securities Deposits Par Value Totals $525.00 $2,500.00 33,025.00 525.00 2,500.00 3,025.00 Payments Transferred to Libra- ry Trustees _......... _._. $130.76 LIBRARY BOOK FUND In Custody of Library Trustees On hand at beginning of year 1933 T..,..,.. On hand at end of year 1933 __........... ..... Receipts Sale of securities.....-.. $1,000.00 Income ._ 50.00 $1.050.00 Securities Par Value $1,000.00 1,000.00 Totals $1,000.00 1,000.00 Payments Purchase of securi- ties $1,000.00 Premium on securi- ties purchase ._...... 35.00 Accrued interest on securities pur- chased ...._........_.._...,._... .14 Transferred to Libra- ry Trustees ....... 14.86 $1,050.00 ALICE BUTLER CARY FUND In Custody of Library Trustees Savings Securities Deposits Par Value Totals On hand at beginning of year 1933 ... $440.00 $2,000.00 $2,440.00 On hand at end of year 1933 ................... 440.00 2,000.00 2,440.00 Receipts Payments Transferred to Libra - Income $78.20 ry Trustees . $78.20 MARIA CARY LIBRARY FUND In Custody of Library Trustees Savings Deposits Totals On hand at beginning of year 1933 ............................ $354.31 $354.31 On hand at end of year 1933 ..... 354.31 354.31 Income Receipts $10.70 Payments Transferred to Libra- ry Trustees JANE PHINNEY LIBRARY FUND In Custody of Library Trustees $10.70 Deposita Savings Totals On hand at beginning of year 1933 .._ $124.19 $124.19 On hand at end of year 1933. 124.19 124.19 Income Receipts SELECTMEN'S REPORT 313 Payments Transferred to Libra - $3.66 ry Trustees $3.66 PAULINA BURBANK PEIRCE LIBRARY FUND In Custody of Library Trustees Savings Deposita Totals On hand at beginning of year 1933 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 On hand at end of year 1933 .................... ..........__ 1,000.00 1,000.00 Receipts Payments Transferred to Libra - Income _ $30.00 ry Trustees .......... $30.00 314 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Balance Sheet—December 31, 1933 GENERAL ACCOUNTS Cash: General _ .... _ _..... __.._...._ $183,195.52 Cary Memorial Library ._._.......___...._._...._..__ ...... _.... 911.23 Accounts Receivable Taxes: Levy of 1930 $32.00 Levy of 1931 _ _.._..... 162.86 Levy of 1932 __...._.._._......_........_...__.._...—...._.. 1,871.18 Levy of 1933. _.... ......... 287,330.57 Old Age Assistance Taxes: Levy of 1933 .—...._...__....._..._ Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes: Levy of 1931 ._.........._ .............._._........ .........--. $85.39 Levy of 1932 ...__...._....__......__.._....___.....,1,423.53 Levy of 1933 .... .. _...,,,.... 3,709.62 Special Assessments: Sewer: Unapportioned .... _....._.._._...._...__...._... _ $431.46 Apportioned 1933 2,478.17 Highway Betterment: Apportioned 1932 .......... ..._.....__......_.. 66.31 Apportioned 1933 ...._ _. 4,872.23 Sidewalk: Unapportioned . 202.03 Apportioned 1933 221.54 Tax Titles 64,969.80 Departmental: Health ....._..___...._..._....__ _..........._.. $1,193.36 Public Welfare _.......... __........... _...... ....—. 16,590.48 Old Age Assistance ,... 2,541.22 Schools _ 1,358.62 Miscellaneous ......... __...._....__ 127.54 Munroe Cemetery _ _...._..... _.......... __ 219.00 Westview Cemetery 1,990.94 289,396.61 871.00 5,218.64 8,271.74 Sewer _ Water Rates and Services .........._......._.. _...... WaterLiens - __...._.__........_.......,......_....._....__.._._ State Aid to Highways ............. _...._._.......... _...._......_._...... _..._ County Aid to Highways ._ Federal Aid to Sewers Loans Authorized_.......__.._.....T.._...._,.__....«_......,..........,...........,.. Overlay 1931 Deficit ..._....,...� Overdrawn Accounts: Snow Removal .._._.........__....._ $4,223.77 Public Welfare ...._.......__.._.....,..., ,,... 3,456.31 24,021.16 4,382.20 23,384.68 1,388.34 1,250.00 350.00 11,000.00 50,000.00 235.02 7,680.08 $675,525.92 SELECTMEN'S REPORT Balance Sheet—December 31, 1933 GENERAL ACCOUNTS 815 Temporary Loans: In Anticipation of Revenue ..__ $350,000.00 Cary Memorial Library w — 911.00 Veterans' Memorial Fund .....» 3,617.89 Tailings 323.84 Premiums... _..._....._ ........_...».,......_...,.,.. ..._...... .» 144.15 Sale of Cemetery Lots Fund: Westview Cemetery .....»..» 2,633.84 Cemetery Funds Income ..,.._. ..- 1.29 Colonial Cemetery Fund Income36.29 Special State Tax—Old Age Assistance 54.00 Byron C. Earle, Collector, Adjustment Account _..._........».... 16.07 Sewer Assessment Fund 3,810.67 Water Department -Available Surplus ...»....,..»..._ 12,116.19 Unexpended Balances: Foreclosure of Tax Titles .... _.............. .._...... $1,425.80 Sewer Construction ....._.._..,..,,,... 859.42 Sewer Construction, P.•W. A. - 35,621.06 Sewer Construction, Trunk Line ........»»10,000.00 Printing Revised Plumbing By -Laws .» 207.00 Complete Survey of Drainage Area...._ 1,000.00 Wood Street Construction 411.54 Tucker Avenue Construction _ 71.03 Public Works, Labor and Materials 7,084.94 Adams School Building Addition 79.97 Franklin School 274.50 Water Construction ... 47.06 New Water Standpipe, P. W. A. ---- 40,000.00 Waltham Street Drainage ... _...-...- 109.00 Committee `Permanent Memorial 800.00 Westview Cemetery ... ......_.._ 209.45 Overlays Reserved for Abatements: Levy of 1932 _....»..,..... _...»...._-- $2,933.19 Levy of 1933 _ »...._... 7,892.38 Revenue Reserved Until Collected: Motor Vehicle Excise Tax ___...._....»... $5,218.54 Special Assessment . 8,271.74 Tax Title _. .,.._ 64,969.80 Departmental .__........ 24,021.16 Sewer Maintenance _.._ 4,382.20 Water..._.....-_.._...._....__....,.....-......»..._»...._.......__ 24,773.02 Surplus Revenue 98,200.77 10,825.57 131,636.46 62,197.66 $675.525.92 316 TOWN OF LEXINGTON DEFERRED REVENUE ACCOUNTS Apportioned Assessments Not Due: Sewer ...... _.....»......... _ $20,822.06 Highway Betterment_..._...._.__.......__.........._....._....__...._............ 39,591.76 Sidewalk 877.67 $61,291.49 SELECTMEN'S REPORT 317 DEFERRED REVENUE ACCOUNTS 318 TOWN OF LEXINGTON DEBT ACCOUNTS Apportioned Sewer Assessment Revenue: Net Funded or Fixed Debt: Due in 1934 $8,714.99 Inside Debt Limit $332,500.00 1935 3,301.32 Outside Debt Limit .... ........_ __.»... .»... 424,000.00 1936 ....._...._ 2,976.44 1937._........................................._..........._.._..........._ 2,564.97 1938 2,438.88 1939 1,896.86 1940 1,516.16 1941 —-- ......................... ».....,,... 1,372.80 1942 .............._......,,.,.,...._....,._................._ 678.38 1943 ....__...._......__ 361.26 Apportioned Highway Betterment Assessment Revenue: Due in 1934 $6,665,58 1935 6,246.89 1936............_.............................._.............._........._5,880.9D 1937 ..........».._..........._.......,...__ 5,743.46 1938 5,630.23 1939_.....,.....,,.........,,..,,,.... 4,076.42 1940 2,900.47 1941 1,632.31 1942 815.50 Apportioned Sidewalk Assessments Revenue: Due in 1934 $202.80 1935 202.83 1936 ....._ ...............__.........._.......,..._. 116.98 1937....._.................................................»....,.,,...... 98.87 1938 66.29 1939 66.29 1940 66.29 1941 ,..._ 43.81 1942 ._.....,... 13.51 $20,822.06 39,591.76 877.67 $61,291.49 $756,500.00 SELECTMEN'S REPORT DEBT ACCOUNTS General Loans Inside Debt Limit: New Town Office Building Loan 1928 ....- School Construction Loan 1915 ._.___.._.. Parker School Loan 1919 -- School School Construction Loan: 1930 ....,, ._......_..._ ........_...»...... _...._ _ Adams School Loan 1931 ...� . _... Buckman Tavern Park Loan 1913 —.— Public Works Building Loan ....._..._...._.._ Sewer Loans: 1927 _. _ _......_....__........_ _............».. 1927 .,............_........._..._._......_......,....._...... 1928 _.._..._ . » 1980........ _.._.._.. 1931 ».. _...._...» ............. ...... �...........__ ..... 1933 _......... _ _....... _ ...._.. _ ...,..,...._»...._.. Trunk Line Sewer 1933 __ .......__ Trust Fund Refunding Loan 5910 General Loans Outside Debt Limit: Middlesex County Sanatorium Loan Street Improvement Loan 1924 ..._. School Construction Loan 1924 .,.........,_.. Sewer Loans: 1915 .....» ....».»...._..._.... _.........� ........_»......_ 1925 1927 Water Loans Outside Debt Limit: 1927 ........,.. _..,.,....._........... _ ........_._......_...._ 1928 ......._ ........_. 1929 ...,_..__........_ 1930 ..... 1931 ____..._.._____..... 1932 ............ .................,.,... ....,.... ...........__._..._.. $32,500.00 4,000,00 18,000.00 54,000.00 84,000.00 48,000.00 10,000.00 8,000.00 8,000.00 14,000.00 9,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 4,000.00 25,000.00 2,000.00 $13,000.00 1,000.00 138,000.00 36,000.00 1,000.00 6,000.00 3,000.00 $18,000.00 20,000.00 22,000.00 101,000.00 49,000.00 16,000.00 319 $332,500.00 198,000.00 226,000.00 $156,500,00 320 TOWN OF LEXINGTON TRUST ACCOUNTS Trust Funds, Cash and Securities: In Custody of: Trustees of Public Trusts ................................... Trustees of Bridge Charitable Fund Trustees of Cary Memorial Library......... $74,277.85 6,588.05 21,969.22 $102,835.12 SELECTMEN'S REPORT TRUST ACCOUNTS Eleanor S. Beals Charity Fund ._._ __ $2,175.51 Harriet R. Gilmore Charity Fund _.........._ ...,... 528.18 Jonas Gammell Charity Fund 545.14 Lexington High School Scholarship Fund...._ 246.69 Hallie C. Blake Prize Fund 1,000.00 George A. Smith Park Fund 2,577.97 Battle Green Fund .._ ....... .... ..... ______________ 715.86 Edith C. Redman Battle Green Fund 500.00 Hayes Fountain Fund » .....,»......_.._........._. 1,099.88 William Augustus Tower Memorial Park Charles E. French School Medal Fund_.._..... Charles E. French Colonial Cemetery Fund Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds: Colonial Cemetery ............»»........ $1,895:80 Munroe Cemetery _._ _...... .. 31,006.63 Westview Cemetery ..... 17,356.93 Samuel J. Bridge Charity Fund Elizabeth B. Gerry Charity Fund ....,_,_.._...._.. Cary Memorial Library General Fund Robbins Library Fund Wellington Library Fund Beals Library Fund _.......... Laura M. Brigham Library Fund ................»... Library Book Fund _._.._..... __..... .._...._......... _. Goodwin Musical Collection Library Fund Alice Butler Cary Library Fund Maria Cary Library Fund Jane Phinney Library Fund Pauline Burbank Peirce Library Fund 10,000.00 2,582.78 2,046.48 50,259.36 $4,307.79 2,280.26 $11,223.54 100.00 1,077.18 1,100.00 3,025.00 1,000.00 525.00 2,440.00 354.31 124.19 1,000.00 321 $74,277.85 322 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE ANIMAL INSPECTOR December 31, 1934. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS. Gentlemen : I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Animals for the year ending December 31, 1934. During the past two years, the Division of Animal In - 6,588.05 dustry has issued the instructions and necessary books for the annual inspection of cattle, sheep and swine and the premises where they are kept about November 15th, but due to changes made in their plans, orders and books were not issued until December 20, 1934 this year and the in- spection time carries over until February 1st, 1935. The following report does not include barn and large animal inspection. 21,96922 The Division of Animal Industry have practically all herds in the State under State and Federal Control and the number of Tubercular Cattle is extremely small. $102,835.12 The following table will show the character and extent of the work of my department for the year just passed. Number of calls made to identify Interstate Cattle 29 Number of Interstate Cattle identified 175 Number of Barns inspected after Tubercular Cows re- moved 2 Number of calls made on Cattle 37 No doubt there will be 75 premises to inspect this month where cattle, sheep and swine are kept and a report made to the Division of Live Stock Disease Control, the new name to the Department under which the inspections and quarantines are now made. SELECTMEN'S REPORT 323 The following table shows the work connected with the quarantine of dogs and a comparison with the work of 1933, which is interesting when one considers the large in- crease in the number of bites, etc. 1934 1933 Number of dogs quarantined for biting people 78 26 Number of dogs quarantined for contact with rabid dogs 12 none Number of heads sent to Wasserman Laboratory 15 3 Number of heads declared positive . ............. ........... .,.....,12 3 Number of heads declared negative 3 none Number of heads positive but sent from Boston Hos- pital _ 3 none Total number of rabies cases in Lexington 16 3 Number of persons bitten or scratched by rabid dogs 2 5 Number of dogs and cats destroyed for contact with rabidanimals ............... ................................. ..........._...,...... _.. 9 none Number of cows destroyed for rabies or contact ,-.. 4 none Total number of calls on dogs and cats 189 59 During the first eleven (11) months, we had eight (8) cases of rabies, and in December, eight (8) new cases de- veloped making a total of sixteen (16) cases of rabies for the year, within one of the largest number I have ever re- corded in this town. The December outbreak can be traced to three different cases of violent rabies. The first violent case about Nov. 1st on IIancock Street from which we can trace three or four later cases, all in December. The second violent case came from Lincoln on Novem- ber 16, 1934, through Waltham Street and two cases of ra- bies have developed and five other dogs destroyed because of having been bitten by that dog. The third violent case occurred December 1Oth on East Street and after biting a small clog, disappeared, and was never found. The small dog developed rabies in eleven clays. The State places a fourteen day quarantine on all dog bite cases and then releases the dog. 324 TOWN OF LEXINGTON One dog bit a man in Lexington, was released from quarantine in fourteen days and showed rabies symptoms on the seventeenth day. I recorded the same circumstance five years ago and am firmly convinced that the fourteen days quarantine should be rigidly enforced. I recommend that the three months quarantine be en- forced ending March lst, 1935. I also recommend the yearly vaccination of all dogs against rabies. I wish to thank the Board of Health and the Police De- partment for their hearty support at all times. Respectfully submitted, CHESTER L. BLAKELY, Inspector of Animals. SELECTMEN'S REPORT REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS December 31, 1934. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS. Gentlemen: 325 We hereby submit our report as Assessors for the year ending December 31, 1934. Value of assessed Stock in Trade.....,...__...._..... Value of assessed Live Stock ....._....__......_...._.........._ Value of assessed Machinery ...._........___..._........__._.. Value of all other assessed Personal Property Total personal valuation of Resident and Non-resident owners . ....... ...... Value of buildings, excluding land ._...........__...._...._ Value of land, excluding buildings Total real estate valuation of Resident and Non-resi- dent. .._............._._.... 326 TOWN OF LEXINGTON RECAPITULATION Town Appropriations: Must include all voted since 1933 Rate was fixed ....._._ ._—.....-•--•-......._ ..-.. Deficit in 1931 State Tax StateParks Tax _..........-_....,.._.. _....,...__...._...._ ..,..... North Metropolitan Sewer Tax ....._.......„.„..,......_._....._..._.. Auditing Tax ....._ SpecialHighway Tax .........__........................_................... _„..,._....... County Tax .......,. Overlayfor 1934 ..................................__....._.. ....-.. ..,...._._............. ESTIMATED RECEIPTS Income Tax $43,500 Corporation Taxes...................................._...........__........ 49,635 Bank Taxes .. ........................._._...._.......__..........._....,.. 953,071 Motor Vehicle Excise 480,194 Licenses . .............._..................................,...__....._ $1,526,400 $14,146,400 5,867,322 $20,013,722 TOTAL VALUATION _....... _..._..... __....... _._._......... _..... ..,.,, $21,540,122 Omitted assessments December 20th, 1934 ........._._......_._.... $6,315.00 87 omitted poll taxes 174.00 Number of persons assessed on property __.........._ 3450 Number of persons assessed on poll tax ..... 3326 Number of cows assessed 473 Number of horses assessed ........ ................._..... 151 Number of neat cattle other than cows assessed 36 Number of swine assessed ........„ 697 Number of fowl assessed ............._....._......_. 8890 Number of acres assessed 9234 Value of real estate exempt from taxation ............. $3,282,740.66 Value of personal property exempt from taxation . 492,32329 Grants and Gifts Special Assessments General government .............. ....... ........__........ _._.................... ,._..._.......... Protection of persons and property . ................„........,,•••-- Health and sanitation ....._.._..._...._ Highways_..._..........._...,........_.............._...._....._..._...._......._...._._..__......_.._._........ Charities OldAge Assistance..,..„....„.............._......__..........._...........__..._...._...._.. Soldiers' benefits Schools....._......_..._.._.......__.....................„....„..,.„._.__.._...._._.........._.......„..,,_.. Libraries ........._..._.._..._ Recreation ...,,,....__..........._......... Public Service Enterprises (Water Department) ..._ Cemeteries (other than from trust funds and sale of lots) „..,...,....... Interest on deposit _.............._...._...._._...._....__.,......_. ,. Interest on taxes and assessments ..... _ ........ ......_........... _....... ....__ Reimbursement, State owned lands In lieu of Taxes: Cambridge and Arlington Federal Emergency Relief Fund $881,241.94 22.11 235.02 29,000.00 158.18 7,472.32 2,253.80 2,203.40 28,850.26 10,369.21 $961,806.24 $16,950.00 6,759.69 2,233.92 20,000.00 1,800.00 300.00 0.00 7,000.00 1,000.00 500.00 6,200.00 50.00 12,500.00 4,500.00 100.00 19,000.00 0.00 0.00 71,037.75 1,000.00 0.00 8,000.00 170.89 776.03 6,176.54 TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS ,...„...,„............... $212,381.92 SELECTMEN'S REPORT Available funds (first voted by town meeting or by city government to be used by assessors) only upon written authority from the Commissioner of Cor- porations and Taxation 327 31,946.47 $244,328.39 NET AMOUNT RAISED BY TAXATION ON POLLS AND PROPERTY ................,,,.-._._ $717,477.85 Number of polls 3226 @ $2.00 _............_.._ $6,652.00 Total valuation $21,540,122 ---Tax rate $33.00 property tax ...._ __ 710,824.03 Gain on account of fractional divisions of tax rate (to be adjusted through Overlay Account) 1.82 Additional betterment and special assessments (outside the taxes levied on property at the tax rate) as follows: Apportioned Sewer Betterments ..... _...... _...................... 3,624.59 Apportioned Sewer Betterment Interest _ 1,171.84 Apportioned Highway Betterments 6,564.96 Apportioned Highway Betterment Interest 2,327.95 Apportioned Sidewalk Betterments 215.30 Apportioned Sidewalk Betterment Interest . 58.14 Apportioned Water Betterments 338.49 Apportioned Water Interest 139.95 Total amount of all taxes listed in the Collector's Commitment list for the year nineteen hundred and thirty-four $731,919.07 Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM G. POTTER, Chairman EUGENE T. BUCKLEY, CURLYS L. SLocuM ARTHUR H. EARLE, JOHN S. VALENTINE Assessors of Lexington 828 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS December 31st, 1934. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Lexington, Massachusetts. Gentlemen:— - The Board of Appeals, appointed under the provisions of the Lexington Zoning By -Laws has held twenty-one hear- ings during the year 1934 on petitions for relief under the Zoning Act as follows: Jan. 19, 1934. Geo. M. Ross, Trustee u -w William F. Ross. To alter shed and garage on Fern Street into simple dwelling. Permit de- nied. Mar. 2, 1934. Dr. Ralph H. Wells, 1430 Mass. Ave. To maintain physician's office and electric sign. Permit granted. Mar. 2, 1934. Robbins & Smith. To maintain a real es - state sign on Mass. Ave., between num- bers 981 to 1003. Permit granted, with conditions. Mar. 2, 1934. Dr. C. R. Hardcastle, 57 Waltham St. To maintain a physician's office. Permit granted. Mar. 2, 1934. Dr. Ivan G. Pyle, 11 Muzzey St. To main- tain a physician's office. Permit granted. Mar. 30, 1934. George Scott, 552 Mass. Ave., Cambridge. To maintain a retail grain and seed store at 18 and 19 Depot Square. Permit granted. SELECTMEN'S REPORT 329 Apr. 6, 1934. Randall B. Houghton, Chairman School Committee. Addition to High School. Per- mit granted. May 18, 1934. Charles W. Ryder, 117 Waltham Street. For permission to maintain real estate of- fice and sign on land on Waltham St. Per- mit granted with conditions. May 18, 1934. James A. Guthrie, 24 Taft Avenue. To maintain a Community Clubhouse on Baker Avenue for Liberty Heights Assoc. Permit refused. June 5, 1934. Fanny P. Crown, Curve Street. To main- tain a gasoline filling station at 859-863 Mass. Ave., corner of Curve Street. Per- mit refused June 8, 1934. Cyril A. Wood of Arlington and Carl Pet- terson of Lexington. For permission for driving range at Marrett Gardens. Per- mit granted. June 8, 1934. Mrs. Annie Bierenbroodspot, Ridge Road. To put addition on her house of two rooms and bath with garage underneath in part within restricted area. Permit granted. June 8, 1934. George H. Spellenberg of Avon Street. permission to maintain a garage for Su- per -Service Express on property on Laco- nia Street. Permit granted with condi- tions. June 8, 1934. Hearing called on application of Harry E. Johnson to maintain real estate sign. Mr. Johnson did not appear. No decision. Aug. 3, 1934. Frank A. Napoli, Marrett Road and Mid- dle Street. To maintain a roadside stand. Permit granted for one year. Aug. 21, 1934. Mary S. Valentine, 1698 Mass, Ave., Lex- ington. To erect and maintain a gasoline filling station. Permit refused, 330 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Sept. 7, 1934. J. F. Browne of Concord to maintain a riding school on property of Martin Swen- son, Concord Avenue. Permit granted with conditions. Sept. 18, 1934. Susan A. Spencer, 16 Waltham Street. To maintain a gasoline filling station at 16 Waltham St. Permit refused. Oct. 19, 1934. Pasquale Moretti, 80 Bow Street. To al- ter a one -family house on Melrose Avenue to a two-family residence. Permit re- fused. Oct. 30, 1934. John L. and Bertha V. Pichette and Mau- rice P. Ahearn of Arlington. To erect and maintain a Super -Service gasoline station at 847-855-865 Mass. Ave. Permit refused. Nov. Dec. 2. 1934. Bertha M. Garfield of West Concord. To maintain an antique shop and sign. Per- mit granted for limited time. 7, 1934. John E. Harrington, Gardner, Mass. To maintain a club at "Cary Farm". Permit refused. During the year George C. Hatch, Jr., resigned from the Board owing to change of residence, and Edward W. Kimball was appointed for the remainder of Mr. Hatch's term. Respectfully submitted, A. N. MADDISON, Chairman, C. EDWARD GLYNN, HOWARD W. ROBBINS, CHARLES E. FERGUSON, EDWARD W. KIMBALL. SELECTMEN'S REPORT REPORT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR 331 December 31, 1934. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS Gentlemen: I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Buildings for the year ending December 31, 1934. Cash received for building.permits $307.00 Number of applications filed and permits granted 109 Number of calls made in reference to Building and Zoning By-laws 303 Applications investigated and refused 19 Violation of Zoning By-laws 7 Violation of Building By-laws 3 Building without permit 2 Single dwellings demolished During the year permits have been issued for the fol- lowing property: 30 Single dwellings 22 Additions and alterations 31 Private garages ........... ........_...... .,,..........._....... _...._ 3 Greenhouses 10 Sheds and henhouses $168,200.00 18,250.00 10,510.00 4,700.00 1,090.00 Total $202,750.00 Non-taxable Property 1 Standpipe _ .............................,,.,,.._.. $40,000.00 1 Mortuary—Middlesex County ..... ............. ......._.......... 36,000.00 Addition to High School ................. 11,000.00 Total .............._.. $87,000.00 Respectfully submitted, FRED W. LONGBOTTOM, Building Inspector. 332 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF DENTAL CLINIC December 31, 1934. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS. Gentlemen: We, herewith, submit the report of for the year ending December 31, 1934: 0 Adams Franklin Hancock Munroe Parker Jr. High Sr. High o- .2 s e v y C 357 192 349 263 77 154 255 92 166 237 100 123 244 104 151 607 47 117 637 12 25 Totals 2,600 Total Total Total Total Total Total Total Total yF C G. 32 22 23 38 58 0 0 the Dental Clinic 7 3 3 3 2 18 3 68 22 25 33 47 2 0 k 3 0 2 0 1 0 0 4 V 172 51 69 96 87 25 2 624 1,085 173 39 197 7 502 number of patients ..... _..... ._.._ number of new patients ..._ number of patients finished number of fillings number of extractions number of cleanings ..... number of operations ....... ....... _._...._....... _.. amount of money received ....._ 624 188 511 1258 236 502 2003 $186.70 The Dental Clinic continued its activities during the past year with the same general objectives in view as in the past years. At the beginning of the school year a dental examina- SELECTMEN'S REPORT 333 tion was made by the Dental Hygienist in grades I -VI in- clusive, with the following results: Number examined . _...._ 1290 Number having defects _..._ 750 In the 1934 Dental Campaign 85% of the children in the first six grades received certificates from their dentists stating that all work necessary at that time had been done. This is a very creditable showing, as our percentage was equaled by but few towns in the state and exceeded by only four. The effect of the economic situation during the past few years has resulted in a large increase in the number of applications for dental work. Due to this condition many pupils in the Junior High School and Senior High School are receiving no dental care, who in the lower grades re- ceived such assistance in our CIinic. A recent survey showed that there is a great need for extra dental work for these pupils. Our Dentist is now employed three mornings each week. It is our recommendation that provision be made to increase his time one-half day per week. Respectfully submitted, MRS. WILLIAM G. POTTER MRS. GEORGE E. WASHBURN MRS. THOMAS S. GRINDLE Dental Clinic Committee. 334 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE TOWN ENGINEER December 31, 1934. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS Gntlemen: I herewith submit the following report relative to the activities of the Engineering Department during the year 1934 :— IIIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Streets Accepted Length Date of Name of Street From To in Feet Acceptance Blake Rd. Simonds Rd. Eaton Rd. 260 March 26, 1934 Eaton Rd. Bertwell Rd. Blake Rd. 735 March 26, 1934 Fletcher Ave. Woburn St. Hayes Lane 1414 March 26, 1934 Gleason Rd. Simonds Rd. Williams Rd. 655 March 26, 1934 Gleason Rd. Fuller Rd. Simonds Rd. 660 June 25, 1934 Valley Rd. Bedford St. Brook 1057 March 26, 1934 Lines and grades were established for the construction of the above mentioned streets. In addition thereto, plans and estimates were made for the following streets: - 1. Farm Crest Avenue from Waltham Street to Sted- man Road. 2. Kendall Road from Farm Crest Avenue to Marrett Road. 3. Pleasant Street from Massachusetts Avenue to Watertown Street. 4. Watertown Street from Pleasant Street to new State Highway. SELECTMEN'S REPORT Lines and/or grades were established for : 1. Sidewalks along: 335 A. Massachusetts Avenue from Lake Street to School Street. B. Waltham Street from Marrett Road to Allen Street. C. Reed Street at and along proposed street. D. Bedford Street from Masonic Temple to F. K. Johnson garage. 2. Construction of : A. Woburn Street from Main Outlet Sewer to Utica Street. B. Waltham Street retaining wall from Ryder prop- erty to near Marrett Road. C. Fences along Wood Street fronting Brogna and Holton properties. D. Reinforced concrete slab over Vine Brook at Sher- man Street. E. Culvert for North Lexington Brook at Valley Road. Profiles were made of Plymouth, Richard and Tower Roads. Stone bounds were set on Valley Road. BOARD OF SURVEY The following work was undertaken for the Board of Selectmen or for Board of Survey purposes: 1. Detailed surveys and plans were made of the streets listed below : A. Grove Street from Burlington Street to the Bed- ford Line. B. Lincoln Street from Massachusetts Avenue to Marrett Road. 336 TOWN OF LEXINGTON C. Winter Street from Bedford Street to a point about 1000 feet northerly. D. Hastings Road from Massachusetts Avenue to Lin- coln Street. E. Belfry Terrace at circular end. SEWER DEPARTMENT Lines and grades were established for the construction of lateral sewers in the following streets: Length Name of Street From in Feet Bow Street Cherry Street Plymouth Road Robbins Road Taft Avenue Taft Avenue Tarbell Avenue Theresa Avenue Woburn Street Mill Brook Taft Avenue Present end Plymouth Road Massachusetts Avenue Charles Street Taft Avenue Bow Street Main Outlet 414 178 71 62 516 106 130 127 194 Total 1798 In addition thereto, lines and grades were established for a new trunk sewer varying in size from 21 to 33 inches in diameter, beginning in the valley of Mill Brook and ex- tending to East Lexington Railroad Station a distance of 2884 feet. Miscellaneous sewer work appears as follows: 1. Made plans to accompany application to enter Met- ropolitan Sewer. 2. Made plans for blasting and other damages caused by sewer construction work. 3. The sewer assessment charges for 1935 construc- tion will be $7.2855 per linear foot. WATER DEPARTMENT 1. Lines and/or grades were given for the extension of 3152 linear feet of water mains. SELECTMEN'S REPORT 337 2. Checked location of anchor bolts in foundation of new standpipe and established line of true meridian for aerial marker on roof. PLANNING BOARD The only work directly accomplished for study by the Planning Board was a layout for the development of the Millican farm and adjacent properties between Burlington and Adams Streets. Many surveys and plans have been completed, however, which may be used in development studies of any nature and are hereinafter referred to under the caption—Drainage Matters. PARK DEPARTMENT Lines and grades were established for: 1. Tennis courts at Parker Field and at Parker School. 2. Relocating and riprapping the north branch of Vine Brook through the center playground. 3. Regrading playground at Adams School. 4. Sidewalk at Parker Field. 5. Improvement of park at Somerset Road. 6. Setting stone bounds at Parker School playground. CEMETERY 125 new lots were staked out in the southerly lobe of Westview Cemetery. DRAINAGE MATTERS Lines and grades were established of 34 catch basins, 4 manholes and 2487 drainage pipes varying in sizes from 8 in 9 separate streets. Drainage studies were made for: 1. Relocating and lowering Mill Street to Fottler Avenue. for the installation linear feet of storm inches to 42 inches Brook from Bow 338 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 2. Relocating and lowering Sickle Brook from Massa- chusetts Avenue to Fottler Avenue. 3. Lowering Clematis Brook from Waltham Street to a point about 800 feet south of the new Cambridge -Con- cord Highway. The nearer we approach the completion of topographi- cal plans covering the entire town, the more comprehensive will be the design for a storm drainage system. Topographical surveys were completed by C. W. A. and E. R. A. projects of approximately 1835 acres in the south- erly section. Of this amount, 100 scale plans have been plotted of all but 300 acres. These plans show contours at intervals of five feet, physical features and ultimately will show all property ownerships. These are the plans here- inbefore referred to under the caption—Planning Board. ASSESSORS DEPARTMENT This item has not been completed but work in the amount of 184 man hours has been directed in checking property transfers with our block plans. GENERAL WORK The services of the Engineering Department were also required in connection with 1. Approval of land court cases. 2. Approval of plans relative to installation of public utilities. 3. 108 miscellaneous plans for various departments. 4. Street lines and/or grades for 65 property owners. 5. New 400 and 800 scale tracings of town maps. 6. Study plans for Town Counsel concerning damage suits. 7. Blasting inspections, photographs and moving pic- tures for sewer, water and highway departments. SELECTMEN'S REPORT 339 8. A street numbering and/or renumbering program for all streets excepting Massachusetts Avenue as an E. R. A. project. CONCLUSION The present personnel of the Engineering Department with the Town Engineer is: STANLEY A. HIGGINS J. BRUCE LEWIS ALBERT MILLER JOHN LICHTENBERG John O'Connor who was entering his seventh year of service with the department was transferred on June 4 to the Highway Department, as assistant to the Superintend- ent of Streets. In conclusion, I wish to gratefully acknowledge the assistance given to this department by the Town Officials and members of other departments. Respectfully submitted, JOHN T. COSGROVE, Town Engineer. 340 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF FIRE ENGINEERS December 31, 1934. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS Gentlemen : We beg to submit to your Honorable Board the annual report of the Fire Department. The department answered 454 alarms as recorded in the following tabulation : Bell Alarms Automobiles ...._ 6 Brush ...._ 23 18 Coal Bunker 1 Company Calls (Brush) 2 Dumps 1 False 9 Furnaces 1 Garages..............»......,...»......,........__..............,.......,......._..,. 3 Gasoline in Yard ...._ 1 Grass _ _ 22 Henhouse_...,......_........_..................................._._. 1 Needless 1 Oil Stove ........ 1 Piles of Wood .._. 1 Rubbish.............,..».......................,..........,.,,.......,1 Shacks._ _......_ ............... ...... _ 1 Steam Shovel .._...... ..._....... _...._._ 1 Total „......... „ 94 Buildings Still Alarms Automobiles ...._ ...._ .............W._......,.,._......_.... 15 Automobile Accidents 1 Buildings ............ 11 Child Lost 1 Child Locked In 1 Chimneys ____ 18 Coal Bunker ....._._ 1 SELECTMEN'S REPORT 341 Dumps..._..._»_....._ ....................__._ 9 Grass._ ..............»....._...__»:».,.....» ......».. » .._....... 218 Heaters ... 2 Lights for Water Dept.... »..............._ 2 Locked Out 5 Lumber Piles ..... 2 Needless .......... ........ _....... _.._...... ....._.. 6 OilBurners.................................._...._.._.._........._ _.......... 6 Piles of Planks 2 Pile of Wood _ 1 PlankWalk ._ ............................_._....... _.......__._.........__ 1 Railroad Gates Down 1 Roof Fires 1 Rubbish » 1 Smoke in House 1 Total....._....................................................,........_.........._307 Still Alarms for Rescue Work Accidents Attempted Suicide ........... _ Cats in Trees Horse in Ditch Total Alarms for Mutual Aid Arlington Waltham Woburn Total _ 3 2 3 1 9 10 30 2 42 Alarms Outside Mutual Aid District Bedford 1 Lincoln 1 Total 2 Lexington Department was aided as follows: Arlington ..... . _...._ 6 Belmont 5 Waltham ......, 7 Total 18 The estimated loss per capita was $0.81. The esti- mated value of Buildings involved was $373,775.00, and the estimated value of Contents was $45,800.00. The loss on Buildings was estimated at $7,981.10 and on Contents $3,200.00. The amount of Insurance paid on Buildings was $6, 481.10 and on Contents $3,174.75. The Department made 4778 inspections of Public and 342 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Mercantile Buildings and 2586 inspections of Private Dwellings. We list below the Fire Loss per Capita for the last ten years. 1925 _..»......._ ..._ $4.29 1926 . _ - 2.827 1927 .....__.._....._ .........»..........._...._... 2.40 1928 ..._ . 1.88 1929, __ .._.... 3.30 1930 2.73 1931 r 1.11 1932 ...,.....»........_.__.......».........__._.. 3.39 1933 2.24 1934 ._ _..._..... .81 The personnel of the Department consists of twelve Permanent Men and thirty Call Men. The Board of En- gineers believes that in order to keep the Department up to the proper standard of efficiency more Permanent men are necessary. We wish to commend those members of the permanent force who answered alarms when not on duty. One hun- dred and fifty-nine hours of this service was rendered with- out additional compensation. The Board of Engineers desire to express their sin- cere appreciation for the prompt and able assistance ren- dered our department by the members of the Police De- partment. Respectfully submitted, EDWARD W. TAYLOR NORMAN C. HOOPER EDWARD F. BuTTRICK Board of Engineers SELECTMEN'S REPORT 343 REPORT OF FOREST WARDEN December 31, 1934. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS Gentlemen: I herewith submit my report for the Forest Warden's Department for the year ending December 31, 1934. There were 263 alarms for grass and brush fires. Below is a tabulation showing the number of alarms for brush and grass fires for the past eight years : 1927 144 1928 _.._......... _..........__........ ... 171 1929 179 1930 342 1931 226 1932 278 1933 156 1934 263 This is an average of 220 alarms per year, an aston- ishing number for a town like Lexington. There are two main causes for these fires, carelessness and incendiarism. Often it is impossible to determine the origin because of lack oT evidence. We set forth for your consideration an analysis of probable causes. 1. Careless Burning A. No Protection .................. ... ........... 25 B. Not Properly Protected _ 25 344 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 2. Careless Smoking 3. Dumps 4. Fireworks 5. Hunters 6. Incinerators ....._ 7. Locomotives .............._......._.... __.................. ....... 8. Malicious Mischief _ .................._.......-........... 9. Needless 10 Unknown Total 68 30 1 12 9 2 72 12 7 263 We have incorporated this analysis in our report be- cause we believe that the citizens do not realize what this gross negligence and vandalism means to the town. While we have been fortunate in controlling these fires with but trifling loss, we may not always be as fortunate. We therefore urge the exercise of greater caution in setting and maintaining fires out-of-doors. Respectfully submitted, EDWARD W. TAYLOR, Forest Warden. SELECTMEN'S ttEPORT 845 REPORT OF HEALTH INSPECTOR To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS Gentlemen :— I herewith submit my annual report for the year end- ing December 31, 1934. The following summary shows the number and charac- ter of complaints and regular inspections made during the year: No. of Complaints 0 6 2 23 4 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 12 Swimming Pool Offensive odors in and about buildings Sanitary conditions of cellars Overflowing cesspools Garbage Vehicles Dumps Piggeries Grocery stores and markets Restaurants Bakeries Hairdressing and Barber Shops Water Tests Miscellaneous No. of Inspections 4 12 15 50 24 16 175 200 100 100 40 4 42 Every complaint was investigated within twenty-four hours after being registered. During the summer two complaints have been regis- tered from piggeries. When farmers spread pig manure on the land, it causes very bad odors but I insist on having them plow it under the same day. This is all that can be done and they are willing to co-operate. I have paid close attention to the owners of piggeries and asked them to whitewash and disinfect buildings and keep yards and feed - 346 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ing places clean. All agree it is time well spent. I inspect piggeries once a week if possible. Overflowing cesspools continue to be a great source of trouble but I have been very succsseful in having them at- tended to in a very satisfactory manner. Many complaints have been received and disposed of without any special action. I have looked after property in back of stores, restaurants and all other buildings and make regular inspections daily. All markets, restaurants and stores are inspected every day if possible and are kept clean and all food must be protected and free from contamina- tion. Barber shops and beauty parlors have to be inspected to see that they are kept clean and in a sanitary condition. The man in charge of street cleaning has been very helpful to me in keeping things neat and clean. We should feel proud of having a spotless town. I would like to suggest again this year that any time one has rubbish, tin cans or other refuse that they do not dump it along the highways for this makes more work for someone to cover it and when not covered it is very un- sightly. There are public dumps on Pleasant Street, East Lexington and on Lincoln Street a short distance from the center of the town and one at the Public Works Building in North Lexington. That is the proper place for anything of that sort. Take this responsibility yourself and you will be doing the Board of Health a great favor. They want the town to be clean and sanitary and it must be made so by the co-operation of all residents of the town. I wish to thank the Board of Selectmen and any other town officers for their co-operation throughout the year. Respectfully submitted, MATTHEW STEVENSON, Health Inspector. SELECTMEN'S REPORT 347 REPORT OF THE HEALTH OFFICER December 31st, 1934. THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS. Gentlemen : I hereby submit my report as Health Officer for the Town of Lexington from January lst, 1934 to December 31st, 1934. During the past year there were sixty-one visits made to establish and enforce quarantine where necessary and to investigate reported cases of contagious diseases. As the attached list shows there have been marked in- creases in cases of Dog bite (1933-4; 1934-70) Lobar Pneumonia (1933-7; 1934-15) Measles (1933-68 ; 1934-196) Mumps (1933-37 ; 1934-131) Whooping Cough (1933-13; 1934-122) and a decrease in Chicken Pox (1933-62; 1934-20 and Pulmonary Tuberculosis (1933-17; 1934-11) There is little difference in the number of cases of other contagious diseases. Undoubtedly the increase in the number of cases of the so-called "children's diseases" (mumps, measles and whoop- ing cough) is due to infected children who either have the disease or who have been in contact with those who have, being sent to school and passing on the infection to num- bers at a time. Too much care cannot be exercised on the 348 TOWN OF LEXINGTON part of parents or guardians, where there is any element of doubt regarding an apparently mild illness which a child may develop, the onset of most of the contagious diseases being frequently accompanied with coryza and sore throat, and if due care is not exercised the infection is spread and assumes at times the proportions of a small epidemic. The number of dog -bites reported is significant enough to warrant the order of the Board of Selectmen restraining all dogs for a period. In the surrounding towns there has been a great increase in the number of dogs having rabies. Some of these dogs being allowed to run loose have bitten and thereby infected dogs in this town, constituting a real menace not only to the dogs but to any unfortunate human being who is unlucky enough to be bitten by one of them. Seven people in one family received anti rabic treatment. At the request of Dr. Mack of the State Department of Pub- lic Health I suggested to the Board of Selectmen that a pub- lic clinic be established to inoculate dogs against rabies. The suggestion was favorably received but because of in- sufficient funds there was no way of carrying it out at this time. There have been three cases of Epidemic cerebro -spinal meningitis and six of dysentery, one of these a boy of six, terminating fatally. The homes and surroundings were thoroughly inspected and disinfected according to the sug- gestions of the State Department of Public Health. There has been a decided improvement in the cases of tuberculosis under treatment, most of those being treated at home obeying the suggestions laid down for their care. There are still some, however, who are still going about with a fine disregard for the health of others and observe very little if any precautions against spreading the disease. Following is a list of contagious diseases from January 1st, 1934 to December 31st, 1934. Chicken Pox ..,_ 20 Diphtheria_........._._..........__...._,....._...._.__..,..._...._...._._......._..,._....__..._...._2 Dog -bite 70 Epidemic Cerebro -spinal Meningitis _ — .......... ..._...._....,3 GermanMeasles................................_.....,,............,...........,............,6 Lobar Pneumonia .......,,,... ........._........_... 15 Measles ._.......... ..---196 Mumps_._ ...... _ _ ..... , .,...___., ... .... _..m ....... _.........m._ 131 SELECTMEN'S REPORT Scarlet Fever ...,, .....»».....,., ___..._.. __...._.._....._...._ ,....._ 12 Pulmonary Tuberculosis ............... _ _.. .» » _ 11 Tuberculosis (other forms) ....... _. ...».. 1 Whooping Cough —... 122 Gonorrhea6 Syphilis....... _...,.,...._......,.......»..,._.._ _....... ...... _ _ . 2 Trichinosis. ...._.. ............... ..._ .......... .. 3 349 Total......._......_ ................_._...»». _ . _.. _. — 600 Respectfully submitted, C. REGINALD HARDCASTLE, M. D., Health Officer. 350 TOWN OF LEXINGTON LIST OF JURORS AS SUBMITTED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON, 1934 Name Occupation Address Ahern, James M., Sexton .-.._.......___.._.._......_..,..........,,.,, 69 Woburn Street Allen, M. Lawrence, Automobile Repairs ..._..................... 24 Outlook Drive Ames, Tracy W., Insurance ..._......._ 18 Winthrop Road Bailey, Fred, Retired 503 Waltham Street Bailey, George J., Farmer East Street Barrington, James L., Dye Business 24 Bloomfield Street Bartlett, Fred B., Golf Driving Range .................. 72 Bedford Street Barton, George S., Com. Designer ..... _..__...... ....»........ 15 Bloomfield Street Beach, Clayton F., Plumbers' Supplies .........._.._.............. 24 Oakland Street Bean, George W., Golf Range ...... ................,.....__......._..._.... 241 Bedford Street Bevington, Alfred J. Farmer 58 Marrett Road Briggs, Clarence E., Organ Dealer Outlook Drive Buttrick, Edward F., Cotton Business 996 Mass. Avenue Chamberlain, William E., Manufacturer 14 Eliot Road Childs, Calvin W., Automobile Dealer 6 Chandler Street Coleman, Franklin W., Real Estate 13 Somerset Road Collins, William A., Machinist ..... _..,,,.._.............. .._....... _...»21 Woburn Street Connor, Frederick A., Merchant 282 Marrett Road Cronin, Cornelius P., Salesman 14 Utica Street Cumming, J. Everett, Electrician _........ _._....... _......,........ _.. 20 VailIe Avenue Custance, Howard E., Contractor ..._......._..._......___....._.. 2 Tewksbury Street Cutter, Frank P., Engineer 83 No. Hancock Street Dailey, John P., Contractor ..._........_........ ........................ 250 Marrett Road Duncklee, Lester A., Mech. Engineer ....._...__._..,.......,...._........ 2 Hill Street Early, Frank F., Salesman _ 26 Butler Avenue Emery, Leland H., Salesman 85 Meriam Street Faulkner, Frank, Carpenter ,,.... Winter Street Figenbaum, Ernest K., Store Manager 34 Cliffe Avenue Fitzgerald, Thomas W., Mason ........».........._..,............,.,5 Parker Street Greeley, William R., Architect ....._ 1948 Mass. Avenue Hall, Irving G., Jr., Steamship Agent ._.....,..73 Meriam Street Haley, William J., Farmer _...._....__..........._.........._..._ Bacon Street Hanna., William J., Laborer83 Woburn Street Harrington, Bartlett J. Contractor ....._..._.._.......__._._...._...._..... 11 Curve Street SELECTMEN'S REPORT 351 Hathaway, Alton H., Bakery Business ...__..._25 Oakland Street Hauck, Carl, Wood Carver ,............. .. Harbell Street Howard, Harry F., Advertising ..... .........__................. 15 Reed Street Hunneman, Frederic B., Salesman 7 Parker Street Hynes, George M., Accountant 50 Locust Avenue Ingalls, Roger, Salesman 33 Reed Street Jackson, C. Henry, Florist _..... _________ 40 Clarke Street Kelley, Turner C., Broker _..._._..._...__....,.,..........,.. 2151 Mass. Avenue Kettell, Russell H., Teacher ...._ ...,................ 10 Eliot Road Lawrence, Herbert M., Hardware 28 Muzzey Street Lawrence, Louis H., Retired Waltham Street Lawrence, Thomas 0., Salesman ...... .... ............ 38 Theresa Avenue Locke, Arthur E., Salesman ..... ... 62 Farmcrest Avenue Longbottom, Walter, Conductor _.._......__..._.....__.. 16 Independence Road Love, Donald, Broker ........................._._.._...._._.__.._....._.. 1361 Mass. Avenue Maddison, Arthur N., Real Estate ..... 15 Winthrop Road Manley, William E., Meat Business ___ 15 Parker Street Marshall, William J., Shipper ._._..... .._.._.._....... _ 9 Independence Avenue Marsolais, Charles H., Contractor _ _............ 718 Mass. Avenue Martin, Ernest C., Druggist ...... _.__.._.. 4 Rowland Avenue McDevitt, Charles, Farmer ...__......_ _..................._._....... Grove Street McDonnell, Michael E., Clerk ....__...._....._ 7 Curve Street McDonnell, Paul F., Type Setter _.._...._..__................ 28 Vine Street Milne, Alexander R., Plumber ....._..._....... 9 Utica Street Morse, Clayton M., Clerk ....._...,................. _..._....._ 19 Sherman Street Mulliken, William E., Coal Business 67 Waltham Street Murphy, H. Dudley, Artist _ — Summit Road Murray, John A., Machinist ....._..._._...._._........._ ....... 19 Theresa Avenue Muzzey, Clifford L., Salesman ..._......... ........ Glen Rd. Ext. Noonan, Louis E., Teamster ....._ _.._......_.._...._ 2 Vine Street Norris, Dana T., Office Asst....__ 7 Winthrop Road O'Connor, John E., Bus Operator ...._._ ......................... 20 Waltham Street O'Donnell, Bernard, Machinist 4 Shirley Street Ormond, Frederick S., Nursery Business .._._................ 7 Smith Avenue Parks, Joseph A., Salesman _.. 4 Hillside Terrace Partridge, Ashley W., Bakery Business 274 Marrett Road Pierce, Clifford W., Salesman _..._....._..... ............................ 1 Eustis Street Pratt, James A., Tree Surgeon ....._._..._....._._....,.._.._..._ Webb Street Redman, Lester T., Salesman ...._ _._.. 6 Hayes Avenue Rhones, Edward F., Laundry Winter Street Richards, Gordon D., Contractor 19A Maple Street Ross, George M., Salesman 45 Hancock Street Rowse, Richard E., Salesman ..._......._....._...._.._._........_.___ 14 Adams Street Ryan, Christopher S., Manager ...._._.__ 10 Bedford Street Rycroft, Peter, Laborer ...........»........... ........ ....___....._...__ 12 Utica Street Sandison, William A., Gas. Station . ..... 54 Reed Street Sargent, Edward H., Secretary . --- 27 Oakland Street 352 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Shepard, Frank R., Retired __ 1386 Mass. Avenue Sherburne, Warren, Auditor ________ 34 Hancock Street Simonds, George A., Mechanic 8 Adams Street Slocum, Curlys L., Instructor ........ ......... .__..._.m.m ... Blossom Street Smith, Allen C., Dry Goods _ 5 Forest Street Sorenson, Harry, Mechanic ... _ _._.. _______ 92 Woburn Street Spellenberg, Frederick, Retired Lowell Street Steeves, Clyde E., Steamfitter ..... 50 Hilltop Avenue Stevens, Rupert H., Contractor ....._.._...............y. 86 Meriam Street Teague, George S., Candy Maker ._—..... ............,,........... Valley Road Thompson, Frank J., Cabinet Maker _.—.._...__. ..... 4 Smyth Street Valentine, John 5., Insurance . 1698 Mass. Avenue Warrington, Lester B., Engineer _____________ ..... —.Bernard Street Washburn, George E., Teacher ________ ..... _______ 21 Parker Street Wellington, Herbert A., Salesman ......._ ...... .... ...2139 Mass. Avenue Whalen, John P., Furniture Bus.. _. . _ 21 Eliot Road Wheeler, Harry A., Treasurer _...._______ 31 Somerset Road Whipple, Bertram F., Bank Clerk . _ 13 Chase Avenue Whipple, Paul, Shoe Salesman .....„ .. ... 15 Belfry Terrace Whittemore, Richard, Insurance ........................................... 2209 Mass. Avenue Wilson, Donald, Engineer .............. ......... _._..._,...... _........... .......33 Bloomfield Street Wilson, Walter H., Farmer 33 Fern Street Wood, George H., Painter ____________ _______ 16 Muzzey Street Adopted June 26, 1934 SELECTMEN'S REPORT 353 REPORT OF MILK INSPECTOR December 31, 1934. TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS Gentlemen: I herewith submit the following report for the year ending December 31, 1934. No. of samples seized or purchased No, of samples analyzed for butter -fat and total 122 No. of samples examined for bacteria and other organisms................................,,... _....,... .._............,......._122 No. of inspections of milk plants 48 No. of inspections of dairy farms ..................._.._........... 65 No. of licenses issued 76 No. of licenses issued for Pasteurization Plants ...... 7 No. of licenses issued for Ice Cream Plants .......... 1 No of Oleomargarine licenses issued Average percent butter -fat .......... ............. _................ _.._..._......_ Average percent total solids ..... ..... ................ 5 4.04 12.94 The dairy farms are kept in very good condition and milk rooms are all separate from barns where cows are kept and are very clean. Our dairies rank as high as any in the State. It is with pleasure that I express my appreciation of the co-operation of producers of and dealers in milk, as well as the officials of the town, to the end that the public re- ceive a clean and safe milk. Respectfully submitted, MATTHW STEVENSON, Inspector of Milk. 354 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ANNUAL REPORT OF THE MOTH DEPARTMENT December 31, 1934. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Lexington, Massachusetts. Gentlemen: During 1934 all public trees in our cemeteries, parks and along our highways were sprayed and treated with creosote. During the winter and early spring, the State De- partment authorized this Department to employ five men to work with C. W. A. funds to scout woodland territories for gypsy and brown tail moths. About two-thirds of the wooded area of the town was looked over under the super- vision of Mr. Thomas Ferry and we are glad to report that this territory was free from the Brown Tail moth. An es- timated acreage of 2,000 acres in the northeast and east end of our town was also scouted for gypsy moths. It is also encouraging to be able to report that in this immense territory only 7,707 nests were found and treated. We feel that with a few minor repairs, our power sprayer will carry us through this season. The tent caterpillar showed up very prominently this year especially on private property. On our roadsides where the brush has been kept cut, we find we do not have so much trouble. As the town does not make any provision to do work on private property, I would suggest that all private property owners dispose of all wild cherries and old apple trees that may be on their property. This would help in suppressing not only the tent caterpillar but the August Web Worm as well. Our young Maples were affected to a small degree by the Canker worm but our spraying stopped any serious de- struction. SELECTMEN'S REPORT 355 In conclusion, I wish to say that this Department is al- ways willing to render advice and service as far as we are able to the citizens of the town. We wish to thank the peo- ple who cooperated with us in our scheme of tree planting as we believe all trees along our highways would not only look better but also would be better cared for if they were planted a reasonable distance inside the sidewalk lines. Respectfully submitted, JOHN J. GARRITY, Moth Superintendent. 356 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS December 31, 1934. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Lexington, Massachusetts. Dear Sirs : The past year has been distinguished by many improve- ments. We are covering, however, only the major ones in this report. CENTER PLAYGROUND The entrance of the center playground has been im- proved by the rearrangement of Vine Brook extending from the culvert at the Clarke Street entrance 402 feet to the property owned by the Ryder Estate. This brook was rip - rapped with approximately 5,628 square feet of stone. The center of this area was enlarged so as to form a pond with an island in the center on which flowers were planted. During the year, we received approximately 1,000 cu- bic yards of rough material from the various E. R. A. proj- ects. This material was dumped and spread on the land donated to the town by Mr. Scott. This 1,000 cubic yards subgraded about three-quarters of an acre and will need very little resurfacing to place it in useable condition. We also constructed 2 new Macasphalt tennis courts which gives us a total of 8 tennis courts at the present time. Activities at this playground were greater than usual and arrangements must soon be made for larger playing area. EAST LEXINGTON 1,149 cubic yards of gravel was removed from the knoll at the northeast corner of the playground and with 86 cubic SELECTMEN'S REPORT 357 yards of loam was spread on the playing surface which in turn was sowed with grass seed. This work was done as an E. R. A. project and provided a very much larger play- ing area. A 165 -ft. cement curbing was built separating the school and the park area. Fifty feet of six inch cement pipe was laid and a catch basin built to take care of surface drainage water that, up to this time, washed the banking to the playing field. This catch basin and drain has corrected this condition . NORTH LEXINGTON PLAYGROUND The Valley Road section of this playground has been greately improved during the past year. We have taken advantage of the C. W. A. and the E. R. A. funds to de- velop it. Two tennis courts were constructed during the season. In order to accomplish this, it was necessary to remove 250 yards of ledge and build the ground up approxi- mately 3 feet. In order to do that, it was necessary to procure 2,500 cubic yards of material, 1,800 cubic yards of which came from the excavation being made to rebuild Win- ter Street. The remainder we procured from the pit at the public works building. These courts were built of a cork asphalt which in my opinion will solve the problem of a hard asphalt surface. This surface prevents that tired feeling on the feet and legs after playing, and I recommend that we adopt this type of material in future construction of public courts. After these courts were constructed, it seemed advis- able to continue improving this spot. The brook running through this property was very irregular and the banks were always wearing away. In order to save the banks, we are riprapping the sides to a height of three feet; also, pav- ing the flow line. It was necessary to build a bridge at the lower end so as to provide a crossing for the children who go from this section to the Parker School. We are also grading a quarter of an acre adjoining the tennis courts. This land can be used, when graded, for a small children's playground. The culvert at Valley Road is being rebuilt with a ce- ment cover. SOMERSET ROAD This past season, this triangle was turned over to the Park Department for development and in turn was made 358 TOWN OF LEXINGTON an E. R. A. project. Feeling that the top material was worth saving, it was excavated and piled for a top surface. 258 yards of subsoil was carted from the public works build- ing in order to raise this piece of land so that it would not continue to be a water basin. It seemed best to remove three trees and all the over- grown shrubbery so that the view would not be obstructed. All remaining trees had the dead wood removed and all cavities cemented. This work was finished so late in the season that it was not advisable to plant it to grass seed. This work will be finished with park maintenance in the spring. SWIMMING POOL The pool in the past year has been very satisfactorily and ably handled by Mr. Abell. The attendance at the pool remained about the same as last year but the use of the pool increased about 15 per cent. This means that in 1933, the pool was used about 9,465 times and in 1934 it was used 11,271 times. The following is a tabulation of the attendance at the pool and the playgrounds, and results of the different ac- tivities held. Playground E�+ a 1.4 P� a Tt„ G oy pt4 E. Lexington 3,772 1,117 70 250 N. Lexington 1,588 171 Center 3,996 10,154 213 385 Total number people using pool ..... ..... ............... ...._..... 1,245 Times pool was used 11,271 cd w.� y 95 42 112 PLAYGROUND CUL' WINNERS Mary Lowe North Lexington Patricia Schlicte East Lexington BettyNourse.........................................................................................................Center MOST IMPROVEMENT PLACQUE For Swimming Richard Coudrey, Shirley Thompson MASTER SWIMMER Richard Coudrey MARATHON SWIM AWARDS Richard Gfroerer, Dorothy Cumming SELECTMEN'S REPORT 359 LEGION AWARDS Phillip Morse, Phyllis Tibbets Red Cross Life Savings Awards: Juniors: Mary Archibald, Arthur Booth, Dorothy Cumming, Betty Lou Holden, Alice Johnson, Rita Kelley, Harold Pierce, Betty Ann Stiles (renewal), Shirley Thompson Senior: William Pierce Children who learned to swim: Girls 31 Boys 24 Swimmers advancing 1 or more classes during 1934: Girls . 49 Women 30 CENTER PLAYGROUND REPORT Head Supervisor: Edward E. Abell Tennis Instructor: George V. Morse Clerk: Nora Corcoran Examiners: Edward E. Abell, Marjorie Hyde, Edward Readel, Mrs. Margaret K. Gfroerer Instructors: Elinor Trask, Robert Mara The program carried out at the Lexington Center Play- ground this year was similar to that of last year, but the activity of the playground was increased. The general pro- gram was as follows: Girls Activity, Craft Period, Organized Games, Story Telling, Play- ing of Tournaments, Kiddies' Hour (8 years and under), Junior Craft Hour (11 years and under) On Tuesdays and Thursdays, this general program was reversed with the exception of the Kiddies' Hour and the Junior Craft Hour. Boys Craft Work and Tournament, Organized Games, Craft Work and Baseball Practice, Junior Craft Hour One hour on Saturday morning from 11-12, the per- sonnel of all playgrounds with the Junior Patrol were given the outline of the program of the following week with in- struction as to their duties by Mr. Abell. At 11 A. M. all children attended the Flag Raising and special announcements were made. 360 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Tuesday and Friday afternoons were devoted to tennis instruction for both boys and girls by Mr. Morse. The amount of competition in baseball, swimming, and tennis with other playgrounds was increased this year. The girls had a baseball team which competed with East Lex- ington and Waltham ; there was sufficient interest in it to make it possible to build up a good team. Tennis instruc- tion, which was added this year as a new feature, interested a large per cent of the children. Competition in tennis with East Lexington and Winchester was continued this year and was much keener than last year. The Robin Hood Pageant, planned and directed by Mr. Abell, given as an evening performance owes much for its success to the Fire Department for lights, and Mrs. Abell and Mrs. Cummings for designing and cutting out the cos- tumes. The costumes and material for this pageant were made by the children on the playground during the Craft Hour. The pageant was well attended by an estimate figure of 1,500 people. On August 21 the children who attended the play- ground at least 50 per cent of the total number of play- ground days were transported to Benson's Animal Farm. Each child brought a picnic lunch, and spent an enjoyable day seeing the sights at the farm and watching the animals being trained. Much interest was shown in the field days this year. The mid-season field day was smaller than last year, there being no competition with East Lexington. Lack of com- petition in the mid-season field day, however, made the com- petition on the final day very keen, there being a record crowd of over 300 children at the playground. An unusual amount of interest and ingenuity was displayed in both the Antiques, Horribles Parade and the Doll Carriage Parade, which was most successful this year. Despite the widening playground activity, many chil- dren found time for craft work. The junior group, which met every afternoon from 4 to 5, showed great interest in their work. This year such articles as sandals, belts, vases, curtain pulls, crocheted work, and pictures were made by the girls, and leather belts, wallets, pocketbooks, and belts were made by the boys. Included in the craft work were the shields, bows and arrows, scepters, helmets, swords, crowns, and the costumes used in the pageant. SELECTMEN'S REPORT 361 Each Thursday was lunch day and was fairly well at- tended. A special program was planned for those who stayed to lunch; during the last few weeks the Red and Blue Teams competed against each other in such games as double dodge ball, capture the flag, and boundary ball. GAMES AT THE CENTER PLAYGROUND Type of Game No. of Games Baseball................,,,.,,....., 57 Soccer 17 Field Hockey Football ..... _... 8 10 No. of Players 1,140 680 320 200 Attendance 1,850 980 445 3,270 EAST LEXINGTON Baseball 25 500 1,012 Sunday, August 25, the Final Swimming Meet and Ex- hibition, with the presentation of the playground awards by Mr. Trask, Chairman of the Board of SeIectmen, brought a most successful season to a close. NORTH LEXINGTON PLAYGROUND REPORT Opened July 3, 1934 Miss Florence E. Caswell in Charge Schedule: Tournaments. Children not hi tournaments did Craft Work, Active Game Period, Story Hour, Boys played baseball, beatball, or croquet, Girls played dodge ball or some other group game, Craft Hour, Games. Of the various games played, Spud was the favorite of the older boys, Goose Duck that of the younger children, and Dodge Ball was by far the best liked between the Reds and the Blues. Thursday was our lunch day, with a large attendance. A long waited for Treasure Hunt or an exciting Scavenger Hunt would follow. Each week, some special tournament was played off, such as Jackstones, Croquet, or Horseshoes. The winner of each played in the Final Field Day at the Center Play- ground. This year, we held our own Pet Show, with Mrs. E. E. Taylor and Mrs. L. M. Reynolds as our able judges. There were 28 children who had attended the play - 362 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ground at least one-half of the summer, thus they enjoyed the fine trip to Benson's Wild Animal Farm with the other playgrounds. The North Lexington Playground joined with the Cen- ter in the Final Field Day, and put on a Radio Program planned by the children. All of the children are getting more accustomed to playground activities, and seemed to have a very fine sum- mer. There were 124 children registered and the average daily attendance was 42, an increase over that of last year. FINAL REPORT OF THE EAST LEXINGTON PLAYGROUND The playground opened on July 2—with Miss Muriel Daniels in charge, with an attendance of 123 and closed August 26 with a total registration of 230 for the season. Every Tuesday and Thursday, the children were taken to the Center Playground for instructions in swimming. Leary's taxi transported the girls in the morning and the boys in the afternoon. Friday was set aside as "picnic day". The children brought their lunches and stayed all day if they so desired. During the lunch hour, some spe- cial event was conducted such as a treasure hunt or a scav- enger hunt. Throughout the entire season tennis, horseshoe, cro- quet, jackstone and jack-knife tournaments were held. Two tournaments in each game were played during the first half so that the winners could compete at the mid-season field day. Every day, group games were enjoyed by both boys and girls. A period was set aside for handicraft and the apparatus was enjoyed at all times. Three baseball teams were formed this year; the junior boys, the senior boys and a girl's team. The boys played against the Center Playground, Arlington and Winchester playgrounds with a return game for each. The girls played against the Center Playground and once at Waltham. Trans- portation to out-of-town games was provided by residents to whom I wish to express my thanks. This year, a mid-season field day was held at East Lexington, the first time that this playground has had one alone. It was very successful in spite of the fact that rain SELECTMEN'S REPORT 363 caused its postponement once, and prevented the playing off of the tournament winners the afternoon of the day it was held. This year, tennis instruction was also given for the first time. The children showed much enthusiasm but felt handicapped since Mr. Morse, their instructor, was able to come only on Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 4 P. M. Much interest was shown in handiwork this year, and, as a result, we had a very good display for final field day which was held at the Center Playground. It included : scrapbooks, paper pottery, bookmarks, crepe paper parrots, patchwork pillows, crepe paper pictures, curtain pulls, crepe paper pocketbooks, permeated belts, and yarn mats. During the last week, all those children who had at- tended the playground at least one-half of the time were awarded with a trip to Benson's Wild Animal Farm. There were fifty-five children eligible of whom fifty-one went. The season closed with the final swimming meet at the Center Playground when the following awards were made to those children who secured 150 points or over. The cup donated by the Lexington Rotary Club for the most number of points was awarded to Patricia Schlichte who had 259 points. TENNIS REPORT The new program of tennis instruction was undertaken this year for the first time by Mr. George V. Morse who was appointed to pioneer this program, began at the Lex- ington Center Playground on Monday, June 25, 1934, with 25 boys and 12 girls enrolled on the opening day. The eag- erness of both the young boys and girls to acquire profi- ciency in the game of tennis was very gratifying to the in- structor. During the course of the season, no less than 66 boys and 61 girls received instruction designed to provide a sound background of tennis fundamentals. Your tennis instructor with the very helping hand of Mr. Abell has designed and drawn up a complete course of tennis instruction covering the different steps from the status of Beginner to that of Master Player. A copy of this course may be obtained at the superintendent's office. The time was too short this summer to get all the boys and girls through the early steps of this course—group them 364 TOWN OF LEXINGTON according to individual efficiency and then work with each competitive group for steady advancement. However the ground work for such a program has been laid and another year with the instructor devoting full time to tennis, should produce definite results justifying the value of such a sys- tem. To stimulate interest, tennis ladders were posted shortly after the start of the season. There was one for the Senior Boys, one for Senior Girls, one for Junior Boys, and one for Junior Girls. This simply meant posting a list of names on which the one below had the right to challenge the one above and if defeating the one challenged, he or she moved up a step on the ladder. The teams for the outside Tennis matchs were selected from those at the top of their respec- tive ladders. Three team matches were held during the summer, two with Winchester and one with East Lexington. The Mid -Season Field Day was held on Monday, Aug- ust 6, and a one day draw tournament was held. East and Center participated. All matches were 1 set pony affairs, four games being sufficient to win a set, unless deuced. Fountain pens were awarded the four winners in this one day draw tournament. The Winchester team appeared on Wednesday after- noon, August 22, and the matches which followed made the Lexington boys and girls very happy. Some excellent ten- nis was displayed particularly by Ellen Greeley playing No. 2 on the Senior girls team and by Peter Welch at No. 1 po- sition for the Senior boys. Another year will witness the installation of movable bleachers such as are used for the spectators at the final swimming meet. By giving plenty of publicity to dates of early round matches, all the tournaments were run off according to schedule and there was always shown a willingness to co- operate on the part of the contestants. The finals were ref- ereed by Mr. John J. Burtch, Longwood official and Lex- ington resident, assisted by the Tennis Instructor and a corps of linesmen who gladly volunteered their services. At the conclusion of the finals the trophies were presented by the instructor. SELECTMEN'S REPORT 365 The girls from East Lexington won all their matches as did the boys from the Center but all the contestants showed marked improvement over their mid -year playing. It was evident that all had the will to win yet at no time was anything displayed that was not true sportsmanship. The tennis ladders were turned upside down after the Mid -Season Field Day and the boys and girls had many a stirring contest as those who deserved higher ranking strug- gled to reach their former high positions. As has been the custom since 1932, a tennis tourna- ment was held for the championship of Lexington. The events consisted of men's singles, women's singles, and mixed doubles. Two years ago, these events were placed upon a self-supporting basis and the winner of the men's singles is awarded with a suitable inedal from the United States Lawn Tennis Association and his expenses are paid for the trip to Springfield to compete in the State play- ground Championships, or rather, the New England Cham- pionships. The men's singles, as usual, aroused the greatest inter- est and 47 entries were received. Some very exciting matches developed before William McCarron of East Lex- ington emerged a winner in the finals over Irving Sher- wood. Harold Lombard, twice champion, was dethroned in the semi-finals when he went down before Sherwood. McCarron went to Springfield for the New England Tournament over Labor Day but had the misfortune to bump into the Vermont Champion in the first round and was eliminated. Sherwood also received a medal for being runner-up to McCarron. In the mixed doubles final McCarron paired with Miss Mary Allia and Sherwood with Miss Barbara Davis. In this encounter, the singles champion and his partner seemed headed for certain defeat, but with Sherwood and Miss Da- vis leading at 5-2, the latter pair made many bad errors, and McCarron was on the winning end again. The women's singles produced a new champion in Miss Constance Cole. Very beautiful cups were awarded to the various win- ners and racquet medals for the runners-up. The balls used in the matches were given to the losers. All the finals were 366 TOWN OF LEXINGTON played on Sunday afternoon, August 19, and a large gallery witnessed the matches, filling all available seats and lining the edges of the courts. The open part of the championship courts had been roped off. Particularly noteworthy was the interest of the boys and girls who had been enrolled in the tennis classes, to take part in the Town Championships. Twelve boys and seven girls entered the singles and Miss Marion Stewart went to the finals. Warren Love and George Morse, Jr., went to the third round before being eliminated. Two or three years more may see one of them winning the tourna- ments. In the award of the playground cup and playground letters based on total number of points earned during the season in all sports, the following credit points for tennis were given : POINTS 1 point for each step passed. 5 points for being on tennis teams. 5 points for going from one class to another. 5 extra points for winning at least half of individual matches. In all draw tournaments 5 points for winner. 3 points for runner-up. 5 points for winning in tournament against East Lex- ington on Field Days. Top of the Ladder 5 points at Mid -Season. 3 points for second. 1 point for third. 1 point for competing in all tournaments. The only exception to the above were in figuring points for the first time for boys and girls who really had had enough previous tennis experience to lift them automati- cally above the two Beginners' classes. In these cases the pupils were considered as beginning in the third class, and a few who were still further advanced, in the fourth class. SELECTMEN'S REPORT 367 Recommendations 1. A field house at the Center Playground. 2. That the town procure land for Winter Sports at the corner of Burlington and Grove Streets includ- ing the piece known as Kinneen Pond. 3. The enlargement of Bowman Park to include the pond known as Hatch's Pond. 4. Developing the land procured by the town last year off Bow Street into a park area with a children's corner with a sand box and small apparatus. 5. The excavating of the meadow in the rear of Wood's Greenhouse off Park Drive for a public skating rink. 6. The procuring of a full time tennis instructor. 7. A full time employee at East Lexington for ten weeks during the summer months to keep the field in better condition. 8. A male instructor at East Lexington. In conclusion, I wish to thank the American Legion and the Rotary Club for donating the prizes for the play- ground awards, and Mrs. Margaret K. Gfroerer for volun- teering her services at the pool, also the C. W. A. and the E. R. A. workers who cooperated so splendidly in all the projects undertaken by the department. This Department has received the fullest cooperation from all other Town Department Heads, especially the E. R. A. Administrator. Respectfully submitted, JOHN J. GARRITY, Supt. of Parks. 368 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF PLUMBING INSPECTOR December 31, 1934. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS Gentlemen: I herewith submit my report as Plumbing Inspector for the year ending December 31, 1934. Number of applications filed and permits granted 89 Seventy-three permits issued at $2.00 $146.00 Sixteen permits were issued where no charges were made owing to new fixtures being installed for older or mod- ern ones to take their place. Calls for inspections of work in old buildings were made and changes in the house drainage made necessary by sewer connection. Respectfully submitted, ANDREW BAIN, Plumbing Inspector. SELECTMEN'S REPORT REPORT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT 369 December 31, 1934. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS Gentlemen :— have the honor to submit the following report for the year ending December 31, 1934: Number of Arrests Offenses for which arrests were made : Assault and Battery .............. _..... .._....... __________ ..... .._ ..... Assault with a dangerous weapon ___ _. .... Assault to Rape _..._......._ ... ........ Attempt Breaking and Entering _...,_..._ AttemptLarceny ............ ......... ............... _._......._ Bastardy Breaking and Entering Breaking Street Lights ....... ................ .......... _....... Collecting junk without a license ... Disorderly Conduct _........ ..._......_....- .......... .....___..... ...._... Disturbing the Peace Disturbing a Public Assembly _...................... _..._......�_ Drunkenness ._....._....._.._ ..... ..... ...........�.._.... Escape from Walter Fernald School ..._ Failing to restrain dog Impersonating a Police Officer ................... ........_ Keeping unlicensed dog ..... _..... __..... .......__..._ Larceny _ Lewd and Lascivious Malicious Mischief ..... ...... Manslaughter .........— Non-payment of Fine Non-payment of Wages ..... _...,... 431 20 1 1 3 3 2 13 3 2 8 3 1 4 151 2 1 4 2 22 2 9 1 3 370 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Non-support Obscene and Indecent Language Possessing Lottery Tickets ._ .................... ....... ____________ Rape —. Robbery Suspicious persons Trespass Truancy Vagrancy Violating Automobile Violating By -Laws _ Violating Liquor Law Total Disposition of Cases Committed to Concord Reformatory Committed to House of Correction Committed to State Farm Committed to State Prison Continued ......... Defaulted Discharged.......... ........... _._..._....... ...... ,.....__...,_........... Filed Fined .......... Probation ._ Released...................... ,,...........................,...... Suspended Turned over to out of town police 7 1 1 2 4 8 1 1 3 135 5 1 431. 3 30 4 3 10 7 54 70 160 50 15 6 19 Total 431 Aggregate Amount of Fines Imposed ....... $4,375.00 Aggregate Terms of Imprisonment 49 years, 8 months Miscellaneous Business Accidents Reported Accidents Investigated Buildings Found Open Complaints Investigated 272 272 106 465 Officers Special Duty ....._...................... __ _ 145 Hrs. Street Lights Reported Out ....._ ...... _..._..........................._ 157 Unoccupied Houses Given Special Attention ...._ 125 Number of Duty Calls 5950 Number of Miles Run by Chevrolet ....._ 54,000 7465 Number of Miles Run by Motorcycle SELECTMEN'S REPORT Number of Fire Alarms Responded To Number of Stolen Automobiles Recovered Violation of Automobile Laws Offenses Itemized: Allowing improper person to operate Going away and not making selves known after causing injury to persons and property Operating after revocation —...- Operating at a speed greater than reasonable and proper Operating so the lives and safety of the public might be endangered Operating under the influence of liquor . Operating uninsured and unregistered automobiles Operating without a license ..... ........_...... ......... ..... ........-...... .. Operating with faulty brakes .._.......... -..... Refusing to stop for a police officer ...._......................... Using automobile without authority ........- ..... Violating the Law of the Road Violating signal lights 54 7 1 15 4 12 13 46 4 23 1 1 6 s 1 Total 135 371 During the year we had two fatal accidents. In conclusion, we wish to thank all those who assisted us in the performance of our duties. Yours very truly, JAMES J. SULLIVAN, Chief of Police. 372 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF POSTURE CLINIC COMMITTEE December 31, 1934. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS. Gentlemen: The Lexington Posture Clinics opened their schedule for 1934 with the usual silhouette photographing of all school children from the third through the sixth grades. With the co-operation of school principals and teachers, this work was accomplished with increased speed and effi- ciency. At weekly clinics held at each school building, individ- ual postural correction has been given to all children in the D class and to some in the intermediate or C group. The clinic enrollment of each school was divided into four groups which worked on an eight or nine week basis with a thor- ough orthopedic examination by Dr. William Rogers at the conclusion of each period. In March, 1934, silhouettographs were taken a second time of all children originally graded C in order to deter- mine the percentage of C children who gain an improve- ment without the aid of the clines, the percentage of those who drop to a lower rating during the year, and the per- centage of those who remain C or intermediate throughout the year. As a result of this experiment it was found that 20% lost ground and dropped to D rating without treat- ment, 10% improved through school instructions or im- proved general health, and 70% retained a C standing throughout the year. Through this second photographing it was possible to treat those children whose posture had dropped to D at the mid-term in the clines of the latter part of 1934. Parents have been frequent visitors at the clinics dur- SELECTMEN'S REPORT 373 ing the past year, and the extensive co-operation of the superintendent of schools, principals, teachers and citizens of the town have made it possible to reach a large number of children than would otherwise be possible. The following report covers the period from Jan. 1, 1934 through Dec. 31, 1934. TOTAL NUMBER OF D CASES AND C CASES Adams Franklin Hancock Munroe Parker D C New Old 41 66 36 5 49 41 45 4 49 38 47 2 48 44 43 1 59 46 52 7 At the clinics conducted by Dr. William Rogers on March 3, May 5, June 9, and on Dec. 15, 1934, 182 children were examined and the necessary recommendations made for individual treatment. Of this number, 113 were ac- corded grades of A, B or C, an attainment which dismissed them from the after-school clinic with the exception of one attendance monthly for follow-up. Cases referred to Mass. General Hospital for X-ray.,,.._.. 8 Special recommendation to parents for correction of foot defects _ _......_....__.._ 22 Cases referred to clinic workers for special corrective work with feet and arches Total attendance for 1934 at all clinics _ 2017 Adams Franklin INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS D cases treated in 1934 Special corrective cases Discharged by Dr. Rogers Total attendance, 1934 D cases treated in 1934 Special corrective cases Discharged by Dr. Rogers Total attendance, 1934 Hancock D cases treated in 1934 Special corrective eases Discharged by Dr. Rogers Total attendance, 1934 41 9 26 439 49 10 14 288 49 4 23 403 374 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Munroe D cases treated in 1934 Special corrective cases Discharged by Dr. Rogers Total attendance, 1934 Parker D cases treated in 1934 Special corrective cases Discharged by Dr Rogers Total attendance, 1934 48 3 20 392 59 8 30 495 Grades attained by each school at Dr. Rogers' clinics : Adams Franklin Hancock Munroe Parker A 7 4 12 2 8 • B+ 0 0 1 0 11 B 4 2 6 7 3 C+ 5 1 1 1 0 C 10 7 3 10 8 The enrollment for September, 1934 showed a decrease in the number of D cases in all schools except one, as fol- lows: • Sept. 1933 Sept. 1934 Adams 21 34 Franklin 37 21 Hancock 38 21 Munroe 38 31 Parker 54 38 An increase in the number of high grades has also be- come evident. The silhouettograph pictures show the fol- lowing numbers of those grades A or B. Adams 89 Franklin 80 Hancock 96 Munroe 50 Parker 78 For the Posture Committee MISS MARGARET W. KETTELL, MISS RUTH E. MORRISON, MRS. WILLIAM G. POTTER, MRS. ROBERT P. TRASK, EDITH M. KELLEY, Chairman. SELECTMEN'S REPORT 375 REPORT OF THE PUBLIC WELFARE December 31, 1934. To THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE TOWN OF LEXINGTON Gentlemen : As agent of the Board I submit the following report for the year ending December 31, 1934. The records of this office show that under Chapter 117 of the General Laws (Support by Cities and Towns) 180 families representing 715 persons were aided. Under Chap- ter 118 (Aid to Mothers with Dependent Children) 6 fami- lies representing 29 persons were aided. The actual disbursements under these Chapters were as follows : Chapter 117 Chapter 118 Total . $45,034.03 3,917.72 $48,951.75 Reimbursements State—Chapter 117 $9,186.24 Cities & Towns—Chapter 117 15,619.76 Individuals—Chapter 117 524.56 State—Chapter 118 (1933) 2,258.40 State Chapter 118 (1934) .................. 2,864.80 $29,953.76 Net Cost $18,997.99 Reimbursements from cities and towns include amounts received from a number of old cases aided under Chapter 117 which through several conferences with the respective departments I have been able to obtain a settlement. Of the 180 families aided this year under Chapter 117, 376 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 114 families representing 430 persons had a settlement in Lexington; 27 families representing 123 persons were charged to other cities and towns ; 34 families represent- ing 142 persons having no settlement were charged to the State, and 5 families representing 20 persons had a divided settlement, that is, between State and Lexington or State and some other city or town. Forty-seven (47) families representing 267 persons had during the year a member working on one of the Civil Works Administration or Emergency Relief Administra- tion Projects and aid rendered was supplementary to this work. Of the 6 families representing 29 persons aided under Chapter 118 of the General Laws, 4 families representing 19 persons had a settlement in Lexington and 2 families representing 10 persons were unsettled or State cases. Under this Chapter the State reimburses the Town for the entire expense of the State cases and one-third the ex- pense of the Lexington cases. During the year 3 families representing 18 persons had as some time during the year a member on one of the C W A or E R A projects which helped to reduce the aid given under the General Laws. There were no expenditures during 1934 by this de- partment for Unemployment Relief. The operation of the Civil Works Administration and then the Emergency Relief Administration during the year 1934 has very materially lessened the relief load. Under the Federal Emergency Relief Act the Town has received $6,176.54 covering reimbursement by the govern- ment for the 3rd quarter of 1933. Recapitulation DISBURSEMENTS Public Welfare, Chap. Soldiers' Relief, Chap. Total . REIMBURSEMENTS State, Cities & Towns, Federal Government ,..._ Total _._...., 117 & Chap. 118 $48,951.75 115 -............ 3,366.91 -•-.••••.• $52,318.66 Individuals. Net cost of relief out of Town bunds $29,953.76 6,176.54 $36,130.30 $16,188.36 SELECTMEN'S REPORT 377 In this recapitulation the Soldiers' 'Relief is included because the reimbursement received from the Federal Gov- ernment is based on figures which included Soldiers' Relief expenditures for 1933. lies one Comparisons December 31, 1932 Families Persons Public Welfare (Including Mothers' Aid) 100 442 Unemployment Relief _.................................__....,......._51 602 Total 151 644 December 31, 1933 Uublic Welfare (Including Mothers' Aid) ..... 87 328 Unemployment Relief ............ »........... .........._........._.__.. 0 0 Total 87 328 December 31, 1934 Public Welfare ...........__..........__......,_.._ 77 284 Mothers' Aid 4 21 Unemployment Relief 0 0 Total............. ..........» ..,,...........,,....»...,.... 81 305 Of the 81 families, as of December 31, 1934, 25 fami- representing 133 persons had a member working on of the E R A projects. FEDERAL SURPLUS COMMODITIES As stated in my report for 1933 the first of these com- modities was received on November 17, 1933 and consisted of 1500 lbs. of pork. Since that date the following commodi- ties have been received up to December 31, 1934: Coal -505 tons, 648 lbs Blankets -120 Clothing—Public Welfare -614 units Roast beef -1,992 cans (1% lb cans) Salt pork -15-100 lb crates Smoked pork -52 crates (1086 pieces) Veal -14 barrels (545 pieces) Potatoes -79-100 lb bags (3100 lbs on hand received 12/31/34) Cabbage -24 barrels (4 barrels on hand 12/31/34) Rice -14 cases -336 2 lb packages (152 on hand 12/31/34) Milk Wheato (breakfast food) -360 2 lb packages Flour -300 244 Ib bags 378 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Butter -2,775 itis Cheese -50 2% lb packages, 400 1/2 lb packages Lard -450 1 lb packages Eggs -480 dozen Oranges -40 bags (about 180 dozen) These commodities were distributed throughout the year to approximately 200 families at a cost of $457.48. None of the cost of distribution is paid by the Federal Government, and therefor the Welfare Department has as- sumed this expense. This cost does not include the delivery of coal. The Federal Government designated the Lexington Coal Co. to furnish hard coal and the above number of tons were de- livered on orders from this department by the Lexington Coal Co. for which the Lexington Coal Co. could only make a charge of $2.50 per ton and $1.75 for 1/2 ton for delivery, this amount being charged to each recipient. The Lexing- ton Coal Co. was allowed to receive through the govern- ment a like amount of coal to be delivered to it upon proper certification to the Federal Emergency Relief Administra- tion. CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS During 1934 there were 3 enrollments for the Civilian Conservation Corps. In April 1934 the quota for Lexing- ton was three (3), in July and October the quota for Lex- ington in each case was 2, and in each case the quota was certified making a total of 7 for the year. Since the beginning of the Civilian Conservation Corps in the summer of 1933 and up to January 1, 1935 Lexing- ton was been allotted 29 men and 29 have been certified. Four of the men who were in the first quota served the full year and are not eligible for re -enrollment. There are at the present time six men in the camps. CLOTHING The Public Health Association has continued to have charge of the Clothing Bureau in the Cary Memorial Hall, and valuable assistance is being rendered to the disburse- SELECTMEN'S REPORT 379 ment of clothing turned in to the Bureau by the people of Lexington and by the units of clothing received through the E R A Commissary at Watertown. 1 express my appreciation for the co-operation of all who have assisted in any way the work of this department. Respectfully submitted, LAWRENCE G. MITCHELL, Agent. 380 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS December 31, 1934. HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS Gentlemen: - 1 beg to submit the thirteenth annual report of the Supt. of Public Works. The Public Works Department consists of the follow- ing divisions :—Engineering, Highway, Moth, Parks and Playgrounds, Shade Trees, and Water and Sewer. Sepa- rate reports have been submitted by the various superin- tendents showing the work accomplished during the year. ENGINEERING With a small force and F. E. R. A. assistance, the Town Engineer has accomplished a great amount of valuable work and has been able to bring a large part of the engineering records up to date. The Engineering Division is very essential to the Town as it furnishes all information to other divisions and de- partments, such as laying out street lines for new construc- tion or reconstruction, grades for drainage, water mains and sewer lines, property lines for the Assessors Depart- ment and various Information for the Planning Board in order to assist them to make decisions and recommenda- tions. With funds furnished by the Federal Emergency Re- lief Administration, it has been possible for the division to make a topographical survey of a large part of the Town which will be of great value in making future estimates for the laying out of streets, sewers, water mains and drainage. SELECTMEN'S REPORT 381 HIGHWAY The Highway Division constructed five newly accepted streets adding 4820 feet to the accepted streets in the Town, making a total of 61.92 miles of public streets, 54.65 of which are cared for by the Town. An appropriation was made for the reconstruction of Pleasant Street from Mass. Avenue to a point near Water- town Street, but because of the construction of the new Concord Highway, heavy trucking was carried on so late in the season that it was decided to postpone the road con- struction until Spring but to install the drainage during the winter months. It is planned to complete the portion laid out early in 1935 and to also construct Watertown Street as far as the new highway. Several streets were partially resurfaced by being scarified, poor material removed, the application of gravel and stone, rolled, penetrated with asphalt. A number of other streets were sealed with asphalt and a stone top ap- plied, giving them a new wearing surface. At the end of his fiftieth year of service with the Town, Mr. White was relieved as Highway Superintendent and appointed Consulting Superintendent. William C. Paxton, Jr., who has served as Assistant to Mr. White since 1932, was appointed as Superintendent of Highways. Previous to his appointment to the Highway Department, Mr. Paxton was with the Engineering Department for five years so that his experience has qualified him for this position. There is no reason to doubt that he will attend to the various duties for the best interests of the Town and in an entirely satis- factory manner. PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS The Parks and Playgrounds were carefully maintained as usual. The swimming pool at the Center Playground was a source of pleasure to a great number of people, as were also the tennis courts and athletic fields. It seems to me that the advantages and entertainment derived from these open spaces and the beauty of the well kept grounds more than pay the cost of maintenance. In conjunction with the above department, the super- -382 TOWN OF LEXINGTON intendent looks after the public shade trees of the town as well as the care of the Moth Department. Upon the care- ful supervision of these departments depends the condition of the foliage throughout the town insofar as public prop- erty is concerned. Many of our trees, particularly the Elms, which have withstood the ravages of time and winter storms are still in wonderful condition and, with the neces- sary care and attention, will last for many years. When planting trees for replacements or in new streets, they will make a more sightly appearance and will grow better if placed on abutting property near the street line, because when placed between the sidwalk and gutter line, they are liable to be damaged by vehicles and animals and also do not receive sufficient moisture, the drains and surfaced streets preventing water from rainfall soaking into the ground. For these reasons, I recommend that abutting owner give permission to plant back of the street line. WATER DEPARTMENT Improvements have been made in the water distribu- tion system by the erection of a million gallon standpipe and the replacement of the eight inch pipe from Lincoln Street to the standpipe with a twelve inch pipe and the laying of a ten inch main in a part of Lincoln Street, which, in connection with the line which had previously been in- stalled, provides a ten inch line to Marrett Road. A sixteen inch pipe has also been installed between the Lincoln Street main and the Mass. Avenue main to the standpipe. In addi- tion to the above, extensions were made in fifteen streets. Fire protection was increased by the addition of six- teen hydants in various locations. SEWER DEPARTMENT A trunk line sewer has been constructed from the Arlington -Lexington town line to the East Lexington Rail- road station, a distance of 3150 feet. This line has been constructed with the assistance of P. W. A. funds and a bond issue by the Town. The outlet is eleven feet lower than the trunk line in Mass. Avenue and has been con- structed large enough to take care of the sewage for a great many years. It will also take care of any excess amount of sewage that might overload the old trunk line. SELECTMEN'S REPORT 383 Sewer extensions were made in nine streets. During the year it was voted to rescind the by-law call- ing for sewer rentals for the use of the public sewers in the Town. This order will relieve owners whose property is connected with the sewer from the payment of a direct maintenance charge. This should induce owners whose property abuts on any street in which a sewer has been con- structed to connect with the system, as such con- nection will eliminate troubles caused by overflowing cess- pools and the bother, care and expense of having cesspools frequently emptied. Money for the improvement of the Sickle Brook and Mill Brook areas was appropriated and . the work on this project has been carried on under the supervision of the Sewer Division. Good progress has been made but there is considerable work to be done to complete it which will require a further appropriation. In the reports submitted by the superintendents, rec- ommendations have been made which are worthy of con- sideration. Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM S. SCAMMAN, Supt. of Public Works. 384 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES December 31, 1934. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN Gentlemen : I herewith present my annual report for the year end- ing December 31st, 1934: Scales Device Platform over 5,000 tbs Platform 100 to 5,000 lbs 2 76 1 Counter 100 tbs or over Counter under 100 tbs _................. Beam over 100 lbs ............. Beam under 100 lb s Spring over 100 tbs 2 10 Spring under 100 tbs _...... ....__.._.......... 51 Computing under 100 tbs 11 Personal Weighing _._............._...,..... 14 Prescription Weights Avoirdupois Apothecaries Auto. Devices GasolinePumps _ ..................................... Gasoline Meter Pumps Stops �...,..-. Kerosene Pumps _..........._...,.... Oil Measuring: Liquid ..._..,....._......... Linear Measures Yard Sticks Adjusting charges .....,...�.....,,... �...... Sealing Fees ........ Not Adjusted Sealed Sealed Condemned 3 1 2 27 1 1 1 3 322 40 12 39 16 65 218 48 39 28 1 2 $15.80 97,77 $113.57 SELECTMEN'S REPORT 385 There have been 233 test weighings, 34 incorrect. I have tested and sealed the scales in the Schoolhouses, eight in all, one scale and two pumps at the Public Works Build- ing. The Department keeps pace with the growth of the town. Office hours are every Wednesday morning downstairs in the Town Office Building at which time scales may be tested. Respectfully submitted, C. E. HADLEY, Sealer of Weights and Measures. 386 TOWN OP LEXINGTON REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING December 31, 1934. TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS Gentlemen: I herewith submit my annual report for the year 1934 as Inspector of Slaughtering. GEORGE HOLMAN Swine Veal_.. ......... _..... .. _.. Sheep ..... ......... _ . Cattle Swine Veal Sheep Cattle AUGUSTUS BUNZEL A. YOUNG 98 38 0 4 122 29 0 0 Swine ... ..... .... -- . _ 1254 Veal 493 Sheep...,.W..W ........ ......._._ ......_ ».. __ 66 Cattle _._ 23 Twenty-five (25) swine were condemned and disposed of. Respectfully submitted, MATTHEW STEVENSON, Inspector of Slaughtering. SELECTMEN'S REPORT 387 REPORT SOLDIERS RELIEF DEPARTMENT December 31, 1934. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS Gentlemen: I herewith submit the following report as Agent of the Board for disbursement of Soldiers' Relief and Military Aid. SOLDIERS' RELIEF Twenty (20) families representing 93 persons received aid under Chapter 115, Sec. 17 of the General Laws. The amount expended during 1934 was $3,366.91. Of these 20 families 15 of them resided in Lexington and 5 of them in other cities and towns, but with a military or civil settlement in Lexington. Of the 20 families representing 93 persons 8 families representing 37 persons had during some part of the year a member working on one of the Civil Works Administra- tion or Emergency Relief Administration projects, and aid under Soldiers' Relief was supplementary. Comparisons Families Persons December 31, 1932 .............__..-._.- - ....... 1 4 December 31, 1933 .. 3 15 December 31, 1934 .. ...................... 10 43 Of the 10 families representing 43 persons, 5 families representing 26 persons had one member on E R A projects as of December 31, 1934. MILITARY AID One family representing 4 persons in addition to Sol - 388 TOWN OF LEXINGTON diers' Relief received Military Aid for the months of Sep- tember, October, November, December, 1934 to the amount 'of $110.00 for which the Town expects reimbursement from the State, upon the approval of the Commissioner of State Aid and Pensions as required by Law. a., Respectfully submitted, LAWRENCE G. MITCHELL, Agent. SELECTMEN'S REPORT 389 REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS December 31, 1934. HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS Gentlemen :— The Highway Department submits the following report for the year ending December 31, 1934:— HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE Street Maintenance During the past year, asphaltic oil in the ratio of one- third to one-half gallons per square yard, covered with pea stone, was applied to 67,580 square yards of town highways. The following streets were treated in this manner :—Adams Street, Burlington Street, Chandler Street, Fern Street, Hancock Street, Hill Street, Middle Street, North Street, North Hancock Street, Revere Street, Prospect Hill Road, Shade Street, Spring Street, Stetson Street, Sylvia Street and Vine Street. In addition, it was necessary to scarify certain sections of town highways, regrade them and apply an asphaltic surface. 13,150 square yards of road surface was recon- ditioned in this manner on the following streets :—Adams Street, Hilltop Avenue, Independence Avenue, Shirley Street, Spring Street, Summit Road, Sylvia Street and Win- ter Street. The work on the last named street was done after preliminary excavation and grading had been done by C. W. A. and E. R. A. labor. To complete our street main- tenance, a four inch macadam surface was constructed on Woburn Street containing 2575 square yards. Miscellaneous Maintenance Due to the unsafe conditions for pedestrians, particu- larly school children, 1100 square yards of sidewalks were constructed on Oak Street and Bedford Street. 390 TOWN OF LEXINGTON During the construction of Woburn Street, 350 feet of ten inch vitrified storm drain was constructed and neces- sary appurtenances installed. A temporary ten inch vitrified clay storm drain was constructed from Sylvia Street to Taft Avenue to eliminate the unsafe condition which existed at that location last winter. The usual maintenance work of patching, cleaning and sidewalk maintenance was carried on as usual. BETTERMENT STREETS 6775 square yards of four inch penetrated macadam surface and the necessary drainage was constructed in Gleason Road, Eaton Road and Blake Road under the Bet- terment Act. 6250 square yards of asphaltic oil surface on a gravel foundation was constructed in Fletcher Avenue and Valley Road. Both streets received assistance, in some degree, from E. R. A. labor. PLEASANT STREET CONSTRUCTION Under Chapter 90 of the General Laws of the Com- monwealth, authorisation was given the Town to construct 2175 feet of Pleasant Street. Due to the construction of the new state highway, it was necessary for the Town to defer this work until 1935. However, the stone wall construction was completed and the majority of the drainage was installed. SNOW REMOVAL The intensive snow storms during the winter of 1934 conclusively proved, in spite of the fact that the Town owns a tractor plow, V plows and blade plows, that our equip- ment is not adequate to compete with a storm of that in- tensity. Snow removal, due to the fact that it inconven- iences everyone, and modern civilization is not equipped to compete with climatic conditions of this type, is one of major importance to every municipality. During the seasons of 1924 and 1925, Lexington had one of the best systems of snow removal in greater Boston. Public officials from all sections of eastern Massachusetts SELECTMEN'S REPORT 391 came to Lexington to study our procedure. Due to economic conditions, a policy was enforced which was detrimental to the snow removal procedure in the Town of Lexington. When one considers the retardation in business, the added fire hazard, and the danger to pedestrian and motor- ist, snow removal cannot be stressed too greatly. The only method of attacking the snow problem consists of adequate equipment. Even then, due to unforeseen difficulties, one hundred per cent service is impossible; but only with mod- ern equipment can greater service be given. EMERGENCY RELIEF ADMINISTRATION During the past year, approximately one hundred and fifty men, working on various E. R. A. projects on Lincoln Street, Waltham Street, Valley Road, Winter Street and Clematis Brook, were supervised by the Highway Depart- ment. In carrying on this work, the Highway Department has expended approximately 12% of its appropriation. In order to properly supervise these many projects, it was necessary to obtain the services of Mr. John O'Connor from the Engineering Department, and the work he has ac- complished deserves particular commendation in this report. CONCLUSION In concluding this report as Superintendent of the Highway Department for my first year, I cannot fail to mention the value the Advisory Superintendent, Mr. White, has been to me. In perusing the report of the Highway Department for 1932, I found that Mr. White recommended more adequate treatment of road surfaces than had been done in the past two years. Due to the decreased appropriation for High- way Maintenance which have continued from 1932 to the present time, his recommendations are more apparent than ever before. Finally, I wish to thank the heads of the various de- partments who have co-operated with us during the past year. I would particularly like to mention the members of the Highway Department whose co-operation and loyalty have done much to make this year a success. Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM C. PAXTON, JR., Supt. of Streets. 292 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF TOWN COUNSEL December 31, 1934. Board of Selectmen Town Office Building Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: In accordance with section 6 of Article XI of the Town By-laws, I herewith make my report in writing as Town Counsel, of (a) "all actions by or against the town which were pending at the beginning of the preceding fiscal year" ; (b) "all actions brought by or against the town dur- ing such year" ; (c) "all actions settled or disposed of during such year". (a) The following actions were pending on January 1, 1934, and proceeded as stated. (1) John Swenson, Adm. v. Town of Lexington ; Su- perior, Middlesex; personal injuries; ad damnum $15,000. No action taken during the year. (2) Raoul H. Beaudreau v. Town of Lexington; Su- perior, Middlesex; petition for assessment of damages for highway layout. Settled for $125. (3) Mary E. Garvin v. Town of Lexington, et als, Superior, Suffolk; tort for misrepresentation and negli- gence with respect to inn -keeper's license ; ad damnum $25,000 ; no action taken during the year. (4) Charles W. Ryder v. Town of Lexington; Su- perior, Middlesex; tort for flowage of land; ad damnum SELECTMEN'S REPORT 393 $50,000; pleadings completed. No action taken during the year. (5) Charles W. Ryder et al, Trustees of Lexington Real Estate Trust v. Town of Lexington; Superior, Middle- sex, tort for flowage of land; ad tdamnum $50,000; plead- ings completed. No action taken during the year. (6) Robert L. Ryder, Trustee v. Town of Lexington; Superior, Middlesex; tort for flowage of land; ad damnum $50,000; pleadings completed. No action taken during the year. (7) Donald Shea v. Town of Lexington; Third Dis- trict Court of Eastern Middlesex; tort for flowage of land; ad damnum $10,000; hearings held; finding for, the plain- tiff $8947.60; judgment for defendant ordered by Appellate Division; plaintiff appealed to Supreme Court; case argued; decision reserved. (8) Town of Lexington v. John Gartland ; District Court of Central Middlesex; contract to recover water guar- anty; judgment for plaintiff $100; settled by payment by defendant. (9) Benjamin B. Meady v. Town of Lexington; Su- perior, Middlesex; action of tort for damages from dis- charge of surface water; ad damnum $10,000 ; deposition taken. No other action during the year. (10) Town of Lexington v. John Devine; District Court of Central Middlesex; contract to recover old age as- sistance ; judgment for plaintiff ; sale on execution; prop- erty resold and after paying expenses, town reimbursed in sum of $304.02. (11) Town of Lexington v. Mary J. Donnelly, et al; Superior Middlesex; bill in equity to enjoin erection of bill- board ; pleadings completed; stipulation accepted. No ac- tion taken during the year. (12) Town of Lexington v. Charles W. Ryder ; Land Court, Middlesex ; foreclosure of tax title; pleadings com- pleted; agreement for redemption; partial payments re- ceived. No action taken during the year. (13) Harriett M. Kinsley v. County of Middlesex; Middlesex, Superior; petition for damages for taking on 894 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Wood Street ; pleadings completed. No action taken during the year. (14) Thomas J. Carroll v. Town of Lexington; Mid- dlesex, Superior; action for breach of garbage contract; ad damnum $15,000; pleadings completed. No action taken during the year. (b) The following cases have been entered during the year 1934. (1) Town of Lexington v. Harrison J. Smith; Su- perior, Middlesex; bill in equity to enjoin violation of Zon- ing By-law ; trial; decree for plaintiff ; costs collected. (2) Town of Lexington v. Mary E. Lowe; Superior, Middlesex ; bill in equity to enforce violation of Building By-law; trial; order for removal of shed; final decree en- tered. (3) Town of Lexington v. Pasquale Moretti; Su- perior, Middlesex ; contempt for violation of decree on bill in equity to enjoin violation of Building By-law; dismissed after compliance by defendant and payment to Town of $31.75 expenses. (4) Town of Lexington v. Frank Parker, Superior, Middlesex; bill in equity to enjoin violation of Zoning Law; decree for plaintiff. (5) Forty-five Tax Title Foreclosures; Land Court; foreclosure decrees in thirty cases; settlement in fifteen cases. (6) Cleverly v. Town of Lexington; Superior, Mid- dlesex; action of tort for personal injuries; ad damnum $10,000; demurrer argued and sustained; judgment for de- fendant. (7) Town of Lexington v. City of Medford, Superior, Middlesex; action of contract to recover welfare payments; pleadings completed; settled by Welfare Departments. (8) Town of Lexington v. City of Boston; Superior, Middlesex; action of contract to recover welfare payments; pleadings completed. (9) Town of Lexington v. City of Boston; Superior, SELECTMEN'S REPORT 395 Middlesex; action of contract to recover welfare payments; pleadings completed. (10) Arlington Co-operative Bank v. Town of Lex- ington; Superior, Middlesex; petition for assessment of damages from sewer layout in Brandon Street; pleadings completed. (11) Andrew N. Haskell v. Town of Lexington; Su- perior, Middlesex; petition for assessment of damages from sewer layout in Brandon Street; pleadings completed. (12) Town of Lexington v. Boston & Maine R. R.; petition for consent to lay out of street over grade crossing; hearing before County Commissioners ; hearing before De- partment of Public Utilities; consent refused. (c) Of the above actions the following were disposed of during the year. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (3) (9) Beaudreau v. Lexington Lexington v. Gartland Lexington v. Devine Lexington v. Smith Lexington v. Moretti Lexington v. Parker Forty-five tax titles Cleverly v. Lexington Lexington v. Medford The Town Counsel also reports the separate amounts received by him as compensation and for disbursements in each of such actions during such year and for all other services not covered by his regular salary. (1) Six tax appeals of Charles W. Ryder et als, 1933 (2) Lexington v. Black, 1933 (3) Tax appeal of First National Bank, 1933 (4) Beaudreau v. Lexington (5) FIetcher Avenue Grade Crossing Disbursements (6) Lexington v. Medford Disbursements $60.00 25.00 30.00 40.00 175.00 22.00 20.00 5.95 396 TOWN ()F LEXINGTON (7) Tax Title Foreclosures (45 cases. Town reimbursed in part) (8) Lexington v. Devine (9) Chiuciarello Title (10) Lexington v. Smith Disbursements (11) Lexington v. Moretti Disbursements (12) Shea v. Lexington on account Yours sincerely, SYDNEY R. WRIGHTINGTON, Town Counsel. 415.00 125.00 35.00 200.00 12.00 25.00 6.75 500.00 SELECTMEN'S REPORT 397 REPORT OF THE TOWN PHYSICIAN December 31st, 1934. THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS. Gentlemen: During the last year there has apparently been an im- provement in the general health of those under the treat- ment of the Town Physician, and this in spite of the rigors of last winter. While this does not show in any great re- duction of the number of calls made, still, a large number of treatments were given for injuries received on the vari- ous town jobs that men were working on, in contradistinc- tion to previous years when practically all cases treated were for sickness alone. There were 842 house calls made and 467 patients treated at the office, making a total of 1309 visits in all. Several children have been vaccinated against small- pox and others immunized against Diphtheria. Young men sent by the Welfare Board were given a preliminary physi- cal examination before being sent into the Army Base for their final check-up before, being sent to camp. Pre -natal care was given to several women, four of whom were delivered at home and the rest in hospital or in the homes of relatives out of town. The Public Health Association has rendered a splendid service in providing clothes and accessories both for the mothers and new-born infants, Post -partum care in addition to the routine medi- cal visits being given by the public health nurse. Fewer patients have been sent to hospital than before. This is in part due to the improved economic situation and also the lower incidence of serious illness. The care given those who have been ill at home and who have needed nurs- ing care has been very generous. 398 TOWN OF LEXINGTON One young woman was sent to the Psychopathic Hospi- tal for observation and from there to Tewksbury where she now is. The children who have been poorly or improperly fed have, through the co-operation of those in charge, at the schools . and elsewhere, been given added nourishment and their other physical needs attended to. The general situation is encouraging in every way and in my opinion shows a marked advance over that of last year. Respectfully submitted, C. REGINALD HARDCASTLE, M. D., Town Physician. SELECTMEN'S REPORT 899 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE DEPUTY TREE WARDEN December 31, 1934. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Lexington, Massachusetts. I hereby submit by annual report as Deputy Tree War- den. In the spring of the year, we purchased 49 sugar maples and 78 red maples which were planted on the fol- lowing streets: 7 Sugar Maples on Bedford Street opposite Tewksbury Street 1 Sugar Maple on Tewksbury Street 2 Sugar Maples on Bedford St. at Revere Street 1 Sugar Maple on Massachusetts Avenue 2 Sugar Maples on Parker Street 10 Sugar Maples on North Hancock Street 11 Sugar Maples an Hill Street 6 Sugar Maples on Bedford St. opposite Parker School 4 Sugar Maples on Bertwell Road 5 Sugar Maples on Center Playground 3 Sugar Maples on corner of Marrett and Follen Roads 1 Sugar Maple on Meriam Street 3 Sugar Maples on Summit Avenue 28 Red Maples on Simonds Road 22 Red Maples on Dexter Road 21 Red Maples on Harding Road 2 Red Maples on Hillside Terrace 5 Red Maples on Hilltop Avenue We also planted S Elms, which were procured at our own nursery, on the following streets: 1 Elm on Massachusetts Avenue 2 Elms on Hasting Park 3 Elms on Massachusetts Avenue 1 Elm on Muzzey Street 1 Elm on Park Drive We also continued the block program of pruning and removal of all dead wood starting at the Arlington line to 400 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Curve Street, a distance of approximately three-quarters of a mile. Many of our old trees were found in very bad con- dition and had to be removed during the season not only on account of the decayed condition but also because they were very dangerous. All Elm trees of the Town were given a second spray to eliminate the spread of the Elm Leaf Beetle. A definite program has been set up by the Board of Selectmen in con- junction with the U. S. Entomology Department to take care of this enemy of our elm trees. This will consist of what is known as an oil spray requiring only one treatment. We desire the cooperation of all citizens owning elm trees to assist in this effort toward the suppressing of this beetle. In the past year, the Government has allotted and set aside $677,000 of P. W. A. funds for use in fighting the Dutch Elm Disease. This money is to be spent under the supervision of the American Tree Association and it looks as if this disease might be as big a pest to our country as the Chestnut Blight was a few years ago although no signs of the disease has been noticed this side of Norwalk, Con- necticut. However, it is known that it travels with great speed when once it starts. One of the surest ways of pre- vention is to remove all dead Elm trees and remove dead wood and treat cavities of those that remain. Keeping the tree healthy is the easiest way known to fight this disease. This Department will keep in touch with all progress made in connection with the cause and treatment of this disease so that if it should make an appearance within our town, we will be able to combat it. Respectfully submitted, JOHN J. GARRITY, Deputy Tree Warden. SELECTMEN'S REPORT 401 REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF THE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT December 31, 1934. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Lexington, Mass. Gentlemen : I submit herewith my annual report as Superintendent of the Water and Sewer Departments for the year ending December 31, 1934: WATER DEPARTMENT General Information Length of pipe in streets, 67.22 miles. Number of services, 2472. Number of hydrants, 521. System built in 1886 by the Lexington Water Company. Town purchased system in 1895. Entered Metropolitan Water System in 1903. Concrete standpipe of 550,000 gallon capacity abandoned in 1934. New steel standpipe of 1,000,000 gallon capacity erected in 1934. Range of static pressure in mains, 27 to 115 lbs. Total water consumption for year, 243,852,000 gallons. Average daily water consumption for 1934, 668,100 gallons. Average daily water consumption per capita for 1934, 62 gallons. Number of meters in service, 2577. Population 11,854. Amount received for water _sold, $67,557.00. Total water maintenance receipts, $82,010.54. Total cost, service installations and supplies, $5,878.85. Total water maintenance expenditures, $68,677.73. Balance transferred to Water Department Available Surplus Account, $7,453.96. *Cost of water main extensions, $43,244.80. "Includes the rental of Town equipment. 402 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 16" ._ 12" 10" 8" 4" EXTENT OF PIPING SYSTEM Total Number of feet of water mains installed, 9664. Number of feet of water mains renewed, 1998. Number of services installed, 27. Number of services renewed, 9. Work orders completed, 1050. Meters repaired and tested, 250. Hydrants replaced, 2. New hydrants installed, 18. Hydrants removed, 4. STREET CONSTRUCTION WORK New Mains Blake Road ............»... _ µ Blossom Street _.._...._..----_.._..._._ Chandler Street _._.._._....._...._........... _._...._. _ Chase Avenue _.�__ _....... _..... .._..»»....» *Cherry Street—.........--------- Hill ..........................—...M....__..».»_........Hill Street _...._.. _ ...._......_.. .... _ _ Hillcrest Avenue .___._._.._.._..._.._.._.... Hillside Terrace ..,....__. ..... Lincoln Street.............w............_....»..W......_..._..... Pineknoll Road —.... _�....__�__.._ *Plymouth Road _.__.._...._..� *Robbins Road _ _ .._ _ _...._... .. .. SimondsRoad ...._ ... _..... ....... ...__ Spring Street ._.—_...._.._._ .._..—...... 'Taft Avenue Watertown Street ...... ..............................._._........_ Winter Street . Lincoln St. (To Standpipe) _ .. _......._ *Laid in same trench as sewer main. Totals 1,008' 6" Average cost per foot, 3,700' 8" Average cost per foot, 2,915' 10" Average cost per foot, 1,181' 12" Average cost per foot, 70' 16" Total cost of construction, $43,244.80. 2680 43697 17139 71367 193150 26933 354969 Feet If 1? No. of Ft. Size 394 6" 827 8" 227 8" 269 6" 192 6" 840 12" 1011 8" 78 6" 2445 10" 75 6" 75 6" 62 8" 170 8" 314 8" 470 10" 88 8" 1030 8" 1041 12" 70 16" $3.658' 4.085 4,208 9.712 WATER MAIN EXTENSIONS Prior to the construction of the new Concord Avenue Highway 314 ft. of 6 in. pipe was extended in Spring Street SELECTMEN'S REPORT 403 to the westerly side of Concord Avenue. We also laid 88 ft. of 8 in. pipe in Watertown Street, and in this case the pipe was plugged at either end and is not connected with the distribution system. Due to the construction of the new highway and the change in grade of Blossom Street the 6 in. pipe from Wal- tham Street to the easterly side of the new highway was replaced with 8 in. pipe for a distance of 827 ft. During the cold spell of the past winter the Chandler Street main froze in a number of places, and as this old 4 in. main was part of the original distribution system, it was found to be impracticable to make repairs. The old pipe was removed and a new 8 in. pipe was laid from Mer - lam Street to Upland Road, connecting at this point with the 8 in. main in Upland Road. Upon application of the abutters on Bennett Avenue, a 6 in. main was laid from Chase Avenue for a distance of 269 ft. in a westerly direction. The old 2 in. main has been disconnected from the system. Due to the change of grade of Winter Street the old 4 in. pipe has been removed and replaced with 1030 ft. of 8 in. pipe. The 8 in. pipe leading from Lincoln Street to the stand- pipe through the Right of Way has been removed and re- placed with 12 in. pipe. A new 10 in. main has been laid in Lincoln Street connecting with the 10 in. main which existed in Lincoln Street west of Middleby Road for a dis- tance of 2445 ft. This extension now completes a circuit and has materially benefitted the system in this section of the Town. The work of laying a 12 in. main in Hill Street which was started last year has been completed, and it now ties in with the 12 in. main previously laid to the Lexington Golf Club. There is now a 12 in line direct from the stand- pipe through Hill, Sargent, and Tewksbury Streets to Bed- ford Street. Upon request of the City of Waltham and with the ap- proval of all parties interested, the Lexington and Waltham systems were connected at the line on Walnut Street. This connection will not be used excepting in case of emergency. The construction involved the laying of several thousand 404 TOWN OF LEXINGTON feet of pipe in Waltham to the Lexington line and the lay- ing of 1,035 ft. of 10 in. pipe in Walnut Street in Lexing- ton to connect with the 10 in. pipe which exists in Walnut Street and which was laid several years ago to supply the Middlesex Tuberculosis Hospital with water. A 10 in. com- pound meter has been installed at the Waltham -Lexington Line for the purpose of determining the quantity of water used by either party. The entire cost of construction, in- cluding the cost of the meter, was borne by the City of Waltham. After the completion of this work that part of the main which was laid in Lexington was deeded over to the Town. All water main extensions made during the year were made under the betterment assessment method. STANDPIPE The contract for the erection of a new million gallon steel standpipe was awarded to the McClintic Marshall Cor- poration of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, the lowest bidders. The contract provided for the furnishing and erecting of a standpipe on a foundation which was constructed by P. F. Dacey, of Lexington. The contract for the standpipe amounted to $22,098 and for the foundation, $2,298. Both of these were P. W. A. projects and constructed under gov- ernment rules and regulations. Work was started on the erection of the standpipe on May 31, 1934, and completed on October 17, 1934. The tank was filled for testing purposes on October 19th and with the exception of one or two instances where the water leaked around the rivets, the standpipe was found to be tight and was accepted by government and town authori- ties as a completed project in accordance with the plans and specifications. On October 31st the old standpipe was emptied and water from the new standpipe diverted into the distribution system. The old standpipe is now empty and will remain so until such time as the Town decides what disposition is to be made of it. At the Town Meet- ing held on October 29, 1934, the Town voted not to raze the old standpipe. HYDRANT INSTALLATIONS Blake Road near Nichols Road 1 Blossom St. east of new Concord Ave. Highway 1 Blossom St. near Waltham St. ....... 1 Chase Avenue, at end 1 SELECTMEN'S REPORT 405 Cherry Street, at end ... __ Hill St. opp. Lexington Golf Club . Hillcrest Ave. near Fottler Ave. Hillcrest Ave. at end Hillside Terrace near Ledgelawn Ave.............. LincolnSt. near dump ...... ............... .._........... ..-.... ....... _...... ...._ Lincoln St. near 141iddleby Road Simonds Rd. east of Blake Rd. Taft Ave, near Mass. Ave. Taft Ave. near Cary St. .....__..... _...._....... ..... Winter St. at end, opp. Jones' property ....._ Winter St. near Hazel Road 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 HYDRANTS REMOVED Blossom St. opp. Peterson property ....... ......... .......... ....._......... 1 Hill St. northerly side of street opp. Lexington Golf Club W_......_ 1 Winter St., opp. Hazel Rd. 1 Clarke St., cor. Mass. Ave. 1 Total number in use Jan. 1934. .......... ............................. _....... 509 1934 installations 16 Taken Out 525 4 Total number in use Jan. 1, 1935 521 The hydrant on Hill Street, opposite Sargent Street, and the one at the Lexington Golf Club, which were orig- inally connected with the 6 in. main, have been cut over into the new 12 in. main laid this year. The hydrant at the corner of Mass. Ave. and Clarke Street, which was dam- aged by a motor vehicle, has been removed and will be re- placed in the very near future, and it is planned to relocate this hydrant and install it on the southerly side of Clarke Street about 50 ft. from Mass. Ave. All hydrants and valves in the distribution system were overhauled and painted. Three hydrants were damaged by motor vehicles, two of which have been replaced with new ones. METERS Twenty-seven (27) new meters have been added dur- ing the year, totalling 2577 in use. Two hundred and fifty (250) meters were removed and repaired. 406 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SERVICES Upon application of one of the property owners, a 2 in. main was extended in Brandon Street for a distance of 350 ft. Twenty-seven new services totalling 2354 ft. have been installed during the year. One new fire service 173 ft. in length to the F. K. Johnson garage on Bedford Street has been installed. Nine services were renewed from the curb line to the house and twenty-five services were renewed in the street. Sixteen services were found to be leaking and these were repaired. METROPOLITAN WATER TAX Sinking Fund ..._......... __.......... __ $774.74 Serial Bonds m...__... _m...._..._ _....... ..._ 5,568.42 Interest_..._._...__...._...._._.......__._..__..._..........._.....__....._..... 13,975.12 Maintenance and Operation 7,032.79 Town of Brookline_...............-_,... .- 966.47 Total $28,317.54 The Metropolitan Water Tax is determined as follows at the present time: one third in proportion to valuation for the preceding year and remaining two thirds in proportion to consumption of water received. A hearing was held on November 19, 1934, relative to the advisability of changing the present method of assessment, particularly with respect to the proportions of such apportionment that are based and reckoned on the valuations and the water consumption of said cities and towns. If the proposed change were made the saving to Lex- ington would amount to several thousand dollars peryear, and in accordance with your instructions I voted in favor of the change. There was considerable opposition by those towns whose assessment would be increased if the bill be- came a law. The matter was left in the hands of the Metro- politan District Commission, and the decision reached by them was that there would be no change at the present time. There is no doubt but that this matter will come be- fore the Metropolitan District Commission again in the coming year. MISCELLANEOUS WORK Due to the reconstruction and change in grade of Fletcher Avenue it was found necessary to lower the main SELECTMEN'S REPORT 407 for a distance of approximately 300 ft., and for the same reason we also lowered the main in Eaton Road for ap- proximately 350 ft. The abnormally low temperature during the winter 1933-1934 caused a number of services to freeze. We had 173 frozen services ; 348 frozen meters, and 2 frozen street mains. The fact that water was kept in circulation in dead ends by running water through small orifices prevented further trouble with frozen mains. The majority of service freeze -ups occurred between the curb and the street main where snow had been removed to facilitate automobile travel. Three crews of four men each were on duty day and night to handle the situation, and at this time I wish to ex- press my appreciation to those Water Department employ- ees who worked so tirelessly during this period of emer- gency. The department purchased a small electric thawing outfit which took care of the shorter services and it was necessary to hire a portable welding machine to thaw out the Longer services. Steam and hot water outfits were also used. A contract was entered into with the A. P. Smith Mfg. Co. of East Orange, New Jersey, to install gate valves in our system. These gate valves were installed under pres- sure with a patented valve inserting machine, as follows : Mass Ave. at the Lexington Inn _.......,...._ ................. Mass. Ave. opposite Marrett Road _..._....._w........._ .., Marrett Road at Swenson's Farm ..................._...._._.. Marrett Road at Five Forks _. Woburn Street at Webb Street .........._.._......_._.......... Taft Avenue between Bowker St. and Baker Ave. Reed Street near Sunnyknoll Ave..........._._...._.,...�...,.,. Lincoln Street near Hastings Road 10" 12" 8" 6" 6" 6" 6" 8" It was found necessary to install these gates in the distribution system where insufficient gates had been pro- vided. These eight gates were inserted at a cost of $1,- 156.00., 1;156.00., exclusive of labor. Five leaks in the distribution system were located and repaired. There still remain several gates which open to the left and it is hoped that these will be replaced during the coming year. 408 TOWN OF LEXINGTON MISCELLANEOUS Receipts Transferred to Water Dept. Available Surplus in the Past Five Years 1930 314,368.39 1931 7,534.62 1932 .. 10,470.87 1933 12,072.72 1934 .. 7,453.96 All surplus up to 1934 has been expended in accord- ance with the Vote of the Town. In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 40, G.L. sec. 42a to 42f, in amendment of Chapter 391 of the Acts of 1923 of the Legislature, twenty-eight (28) liens were claimed on account of non-payment of water rates. A committee comprised of Messrs. Edwin B. Worthen, Frank M. Sheldon, and James G. Robertson was appointed by the Board of Selectmen to make a study of the financial set-up of the Water Department and report on the prob- ability of a reduction in the water rates. The following conclusions were reached: As water main extensions are now made under the Bet- terment Assessment Law, our water receipts are necessar- ily reduced, inasmuch as assessments go to a separate Water Assessment Account, whereas water guaranty payments went to our water receipts. We figure an average annual loss of approximately $3,500.00. The water bonded debt (and consequent interest charges) has been increased due to bond issues. Due to reduced incomes and lack of employment, prin- cipally, our "uncollected water rates" item has increased considerably. This board recommended that more stringent methods be used in the collection of water rates. Due to the above facts, and the necessity of reserving surplus income for installing larger mains in three different sections of the town to strengthen our distribution system, the above Board recommended that there be no reduction in water rates. SELECTMEN'S REPORT 409 SMALL CLAIMS This department has started the practice of bringing into the Small Claims Court small items which we have been unsuccessful in collecting. RECOMMENDATIONS I would recommend that the Board give serious con- sideration to the resumption of the Metcalf & Eddy program for reinforcing our water system, and I am submitting for your consideration some of the extensions which should be made, listed in accordance with their importance : 16" main in Mass. Ave. from Child's garage to Pleasant St. 12" main in Bedford St. from Tewksbury St. to Elm Ave. 12" main in Bow St. from Mass. Ave .to Lowell St. 12" main in East Street from Vine Br000k to the Doran prop- erty, tieing in two dead ends. 10" main in Maple St. from Mass. Ave. to Lowell St. 16" main in Lowell St. from the Arlington Line to Woburn St. prior to the relocation and reconstruction of Lowell St. which the State is considering. SEWER DEPARTMENT General Information Lexington is part of the North Metropolitan Sewerage District. Entered Metropolitan System in 1915. Type of sewers, separate. Area tributary to existing sewer system 3.0 square miles. Total length of trunk line sewers, 3.176 miles. Total length of street sewers, 14.69 miles. Total number of house connections, 708. 1935 assessment rate, $7.2855. 1934 Work Number of feet of pipe installed, 1698. Number of services installed, 24. Number of work orders completed, 23. Amout expended for maintenance, $5,999.98. Amount expended for construction, $8,883.00. MAINTENANCE Repairs to the trunk line sewer have been completed to the junction of Hayes Lane and Grant Street. The trunk line sewer passes through swampy areas beyond 410 TOWN OF LEXINGTON this point and conditions were such that it was impos- sible to make repairs, so work was suspended. It is planned to resume this work during the winter months while the ground is frozen. A number of breaks were located in the trunk line sewer between Hayes Lane and Waltham Street, and these have been repaired. It has been estimated that water was entering the pipe through these breaks at the rate of 30,000 to 40,000 gallons per day. The entire distribution system has been flushed twice during the year and minor leaks which were located have been repaired. CONSTRUCTION Street Bow Street .— Cherry Street .... _ ....... ...._W .. „..„ tPlymouth Road ....—._...„ .,„ _ .„._ (Robbins Road ............_.......„_.. *Taft Avenue t**Taft Avenue _.._._..._ ,Tarbell Avenue _.............._.... Theresa Avenue Woburn Street ..,._.._ Distance 314' 178' 71' 62' 106' 516' 130' 127' 194' Cost Per Ft. $7.12 4.59 5.46 5.75 2.76 4.49 3.05 5.90 3.21 Total Feet _._„„......._.._ .. _ .....,...._.. 1698' Average Cost per foot .....,......... $5.23 Total Construction Cost ... $8,883.00 *Taft Avenue from Charles Street. **Taft Avenue from Massachusetts Avenue. }Laid in same trench with water main. The extension of the Bow Street -Theresa Avenue sewer is not being reported as a completed project inasmuch as construction is still being carried on, but we are reporting that part of the project completed as of December 31, 1934. NEW TRUNK LINE SEWER The new trunk line sewer which is being constructed from the Arlington -Lexington Town Line to the East Lex- ington Railroad Station has been completed with the ex- ception of one manhole at the railroad station, at which point the new trunk line sewer intercepts the old trunk line sewer. SELECTMEN'S REPORT 411 Upon application by the Town of Lexington to the Met- ropolitan District Commission for the addition of the re- maining part of the Town to the North Metropolitan Sew- erage System, the following was enacted : AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADDITION OF THE REMAINING PART OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON TO THE NORTH METROPOLITAN SEWERAGE SYSTEM. "Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa- tives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows: Section 1. The territory of the town of Lexington com- prising that part of the town not now provided for in the metropolitan sewerage system is hereby added to the north metropolitan sewerage district, created by chapter four hundred and thirty-nine of the acts of the year eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, entitled "An Act to provide for the building, maintenance and operation of a system of sewage disposal for the Mystic and Charles River valleys." In becoming a part of the metropolitan system said addition shall be subject to the provisions and shall conform to the requirements of the aforesaid act and of acts in amendment thereof and in addition thereto, except as herein provided, and the proportionate liability incurred by said addition shall be assumed by the town of Lexington. Any authority granted to other municipalities by said act or acts in amend- ment thereof and in addition thereto is also vested in said town of Lexington. Section 2. The metropolitan sewerage commissioners shall provide an outlet at the Lexington town line for the additional sewage of said town. Section 3. The commissioners to be appointed by the supreme judicial court under the provisions of law and any other commissioners thereafter appointed for said pur- poses shall include the town of Lexington among the cities and towns whose proportions are to be determined as pro- vided under said provisions. Section 4. The metropolitan district commission, until the town of Lexington has been included in a finding of 'commissioners appointed by the supreme judicial court, shall each year determine the amount to be paid by said 412 TOWN OF LEXINGTON town in that year as its fair share of the interest, sinking fund requirements and cost of maintenance and operation of said north metropolitan sewerage system, and the same shall be certified by the treasurer and receiver general and paid by said town as provided for payments of proportional parts of such interest, sinking fund requirements and costs by the other cities and towns in said district. DRAINAGE Mill Brook and Sickle Brook Drainage Channel Work was started on this project on September 4, 1934, involving the straightening and widening of Mill and Sickle Brooks from Bow Street to Mass. Ave. in accordance with Metcalf & Eddy's recommendations dated February 26, 1934. The drainage channel has been designed to provide for present requirements and to allow for a moderate ex- pansion of street and house construction. The route foI- lows approximately along the existing brook channel from Mass. Ave. along the railroad embankment where a channel with stone paved slopes and bottom has been provided. Under the railroad embankment two 42" conduits will be provided at a lower elevation than the existing culvert. Be- tween the end of the conduit under the railroad embank- ment and the northerly side of Fottler Avenue an open channel will be provided with a bottom width of about 14' and depth. of 3' to 4'. This channel will be paved only for short distances near the upper and lower ends. Under Fottler Avenue two 42" conduits have been laid and thence to the steep part of the brook a rubble -walled channel about 8' deep and 51A,' wide at the bottom has been constructed. All the heavy excavation in connection with this work has been done by a power shovel and the quantity of work completed to date is as follows : 1,214 sq. yds. of stone pavement (1335 tons of stone required) 6,982 cu. yds. earth excavation (by machine) 1,840 cu. yds. earth excavation (by hand) 761 cu. yds. ledge and boulder excavation 20,000 sq. yds. of grading 21 cu. yds. of reinforced concrete 135 ft. 10 in. V. C. drain pipe 118 cu. yds. stone masonry SELECTMEN'S REPORT 413 15 sq. yds. rip -rap 25 cords of wood cut 75 stumps removed An average of approximately 25 men have been em- ployed in the construction of this channel, involving 22,277 man hours labor. This project is still under construction and will provide work for citizens of the Town for several weeks longer. FINANCIAL REPORT The Water and Sewer Department financial report will be found in detail in the report of the Town Accountant. In conclusion, I wish to thank the Board of Selectmen, the Superintendent of Public Works, and the employees of the Department for their co-operation during the past year. To Mr. Sydney R. Wrightington, our Town Counsel, is due the entire credit for securing the approval of the Attorney General for making water extensions under the Betterment Assessment Law, and I wish to express my ap- preciation for his efforts at this time. I also wish to thank Mr. Taylor, Chief of the Fire De- partment, for the use of the Fire Department truck which is equipped with flood lights. This truck was of great bene- fit to us during the period when we had so many freeze -ups. Respectfully submitted, ALBERT A. Ross, Supt. of Water and Sewer. 414 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE WIRE INSPECTOR December 31, 1934. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS Gentlemen: I submit herewith my report as Inspector of Wires for the year ending December 31, 1934. Number of applications for permits granted .-. ..... 328 Number of calls made in connection with the inspections . ....-..._ _....., .._ ... .. _ ... _ - 375 Fees paid in accordance with the class of work are: 1. Addition wiring, alterations, burners a n d ranges... _...,.. - - .._......_......- ........- . _ - ._$ .50 2. Complete wiring of new or old homes ....._.......... 1.00 Amount of fees collected on applications I extend my most sincere appreciation to the officers and members of the Fire Department, for their assistance and support at alI times. Respectfully submitted, Louis W. BILLs, Inspector of Wires. ANNUAL REPORTS 415 REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY December 31, 1934. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS. Gentlemen: This has been a busy year for the library. Because of the limited space, old books which do not circulate very fre- quently have been transferred to the basement stacks in order to make room for the new books. This means that notations must be made on all the cards relating to these books. The library has been very fortunate in having two E. R. A. workers who have been assigned to this work. The trustees have had a number of problems to handle and have given considerable time and thought and energy to the conducting of the affairs of the library. During the year quite extensive, and long needed repairs were made in the East Lexington Branch building. As a result this building is now in a condition which makes it much more pleasant and of greater service to the East end of the town. The library ;staff, the trustees and the committees have all rendered faithful and devoted service. The towns- people have been very co-operative, as for example in the Children's Reading Project which was inaugurated at the library during the summer of 1934. The facts and figures will be found in the statistical report made by the librarian. Respectfully submitted, PAUL HARMON CHAPMAN, Chairman, The Board of Trustees. 416 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN OF CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY STATISTICAL REPORT -1934 MAIN LIBRARY: Number of volumes in Main Library, Jan. 1, 1934 Number of volumes added by purchase: Fiction .. ..............,,..........,,.........,... _... 381 Non -Fiction .._........... ....,.._. ......_ 477 Junior . __. _............._.........._.. 186 1,044 Number of volumes added by binding newspapers m...... 2 Number of volumes added by gift ...., .... .., 36 Number of volumes added by transfer from Duplicate collection . _.._... ..... 4 Number of volumes worn out and withdrawn Number of volumes in Library, Jan. 1, 1935 BRANCH LIBRARY: Number of volumes in Library, Jan. 1, 1934 Number of volumes added by purchase _ Number of volumes added by gift .—.......- 34,684 1,086 35,770 53 3,480 87 3 90 3,570 35,717 ANNUAL REPORTS Number of volumes worn out and with- drawn...__..._. _.._......_..._ _......_..._ Number of volumes in Branch Library, Jan. 1, 1935 ..,.....» _ ....»................. Total number of volumes in Main Library and Branch, Jan. 1, 1935 _.._.....__...._.. CIRCULATION -1934 Periodicals: bound ................... ._ . _...._....._. Periodicals: unbound ...._ .._ ... ti._. „...__.__....._. Philosophy and Religion —__,._,.___.....,..... History_...._..........,...........»__. ._.— _.._ _ Travel _....... �... .�_.._._.__......... Social sciences Natural sciences Arts, useful ..._..._mm...._ Arts, recreative _........_ Arts, fine _........_.._.._...._.._—.._ _—... Language and Literature Poetry...... _._........_..........._..__...__...__.».».»..... Fiction_....._..... —........ ........,...... »_ _.____.— Music Music scores _ .................,»,,........». — Stereographic sets Main 98 6328 1152 3093 2415 2242 1260 1185 1492 595 1005 2561 1035 59973 500 9 7 417 418 TOWN OF LEXINGTON MISCELLANEOUS MAIN LIBRARY: Periodicals received: 3,563 Subscribed for: Monthly Bi -monthly »..»» Weekly Quarterly .»_...._ 39,280 Circ. Sent from Branch Branch 43 1 202 48 16 143 138 72 93 217 98 25 26 34 74 48 28 35 79 10 10 135 101 72 100 7498 5468 84943 8338 6566 8338 Total circulation of books from Main Library__. 93,281 6566 Total circulation Main Library and Branch..._._ 99,847 Total circulation from Junior Dept., Main Li- brary and Branch _..__...__.._ _...... 21,289 Number of days Library was open _..— 303 Number of hours open each week: Main Library 61 Branch Library _, _„ „,,,. „.,„» _..._._ _ 30 51 3 12 4 — 70 Given: Monthly .....M..-........_..»._.. 11 Weekly ....._..._....».._...___ 5 16 Newspapers subscribed for __..._...._._._..._-..-.._......__ 6 Newspapers' given ..........._.» 2 8 Books rebound .......... Books recased ..........»......... Postals sent delinquents for overdue books,_—... Postals sent for books reserved ...._......_.._...»......_.._.. Books borrowed on Inter -Library Loan,........__... BRANCH LIBRARY: Periodicals received: Subscribed for: Monthly ..... .._...... .._..» Weekly ..,.. Given: Monthly »...»...,._____.._ Newspapers subscribed for ............. ._..... .._._.__.._.._..._ Book repairs REGISTRATIONS MAIN LIBRARY: Number of adult registrations during the year_......».» ..,.,.. .._...._.._ _...».. __._ » Number of Junior registrations transferred Total number of Adult borrowers regis- tered, 1934 ...__.......__._...._.. _. _ _ Number of Junior registrations during the year. ......._.._ _..._W.....».. __.... _» Total number of Junior borrowers regis- tered, 1934 ............,.»..__..._.._».,. ___ Number of temporary registrations, 1934.. Total number of borrowers registered: Main Library, 1934 .__. 21 2 4 1 340 336 69 147 3663 927 92 4682 94 628 355 14,495 2037 1448 25 ANNUAL REPORTS 419 BRANCH LIBRARY: Number of Adult registrations during the 72 Number of Junior registrations trans- ferred to Adult . ....._.... 13 Total number of Adult borrowers regis- tered, 1934 _.__,_.... Number of Junior registrations, during the year 74 736 Total number of Junior borrowers regis- tered, 1934 476 1212 Total number of borrowers registered: Main Library and Branch, 1934 5894 EXHIBITS Picture exhibits from Mass. Library Art Club: Smaller No. Amer. mammals—Silks of Japan—Phil May—China, mother of gardens—Durer—National gallery—Drawings—A. B. Frost—Bible pictures—Russian artists—Modern British art— Province of Quebec—Terra-Cotta of the Italian Renaissance— Paintings of flowers—American sculpture. Exhibits of local interest: Illustrations of Children's books, by George and Doris Hauman— Modern etchings collected and loaned by Russell H. Kettell. For Sowers, books, and periodicals we are grateful to: Prof. Raymond Adams—Miss Clare Benedict (Switzerland)—Mrs. Ronald Brown—Commonwealth of Massachusetts—Concord Jour- nal—Mr. James W. Denney—Miss Ruth Edgerton—First Church of Christ Scientist—Ford Motor Co.—Harvey S. Firestone—Mr. George L. Gilmore—Mrs. C. E. Glynn—Mr. Harman—Mrs. Arthur Hatch—Mrs. Robert E. Holt—Insurance Co. of North America— Miss Jessie Kimball—Knights of Columbus—Lexington Branch Women's Alliance (Unitarian)—Lexington Girl Scouts—Lexing- ton Minute-Man—Mrs. Hugh D. McClellan—Rev. R. Eliot Mar- shall—Mass. Girl Scouts—Mass. Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals—Est. of Edward P. Merriam—Dr. William Moakley - 420 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Mrs. William E. Mulliken—Miss Elmina Munroe—Mr. Philip E. Perry—Mr. Alfred Pierce—Dr. Fred S. Piper—Mrs. Percy Ray- mond—Mrs. Charles H. Rice—Mrs. Edith Nourse Rogers—Mrs. Walter Rose—Mrs. Fred Spencer–,Theosophical Society of N.Y. —Mrs. W. A. Therian—Unity School of Christianity (Kansas City)—Mr. Hollis Webster—Mrs. William G. Wright. Respectfully submitted, MARIAN P. KIRKLAND, Librarian. ANNUAL REPORTS 421 422 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF TREASURER CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY 1934 INCOME Balance on hand January 1, 1934 _..._...._.. ......._.._.... __.........._... $804.39 Fines—Main Library 588.52 Investment Committee— Interest on Bonds ........,............,........_..........,,,...._ ..._...._ .........» 750.50 Interest from Savings Accounts .........................»»................ 65.72 Dividends ».......M._...,...... 40.00 $2,249.13 EXPENDITURES Books 704.37 Bindery ..... .................. 197.88 Bond of Treasurer 5.00 Dues 11.00 Library of Congress 70.00 Newspapers and Periodicals 221.35 Postage 25.00 Printing and Supplies 37.38 Repairs 255.74 Safe Deposit Box 5.00 Sundries »..,, ,.........,,.... 150.03 Balance on hand December 31, 1984 ._,.,,»...»...,.,,..»..»..,......_..., 566.38 EAST LEXINGTON BRANCH INCOME Balance on hand January 1, 1934 ..._.. Investment Committee— Interest from Savings Accounts Fines Use of hall 2,249.13 106.84 65.28 74.32 138.00 384.44 EXPENDITURES Books 164.52 Balance on hand December 31, 1934 $219.92 JOHN E. GILCREAST, Treasurer. I have checked the foregoing Account of the Treasurer of the Cary Memorial Library and find same correct. JAMES H. RUSSELL, Town Accountant. ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF INVESTMENT COMMITTEE CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY In Account with JOHN E. GILCREAST, Treasurer GENERAL FUND: Capital Account $3,000 Consumers' Power Co. 1st lien and uni- fying mortgage 41/2% Gold Bond, ser- ies 1928 3,000 Boston & Maine R. R. Co. 5%a 1944..._... 2,000 New England Power Co. 1st, 5% 1951...... . 1,000 Kansas City Power & Light Co. 1st mortgage 4%%, 1957 1,000 Duquesne Light Co., 41%, 1967 ..... .._.. 1,000 Brooklyn Edison Co., 5%a, 1952 223.54 Lexington Trust Co. Savings Dept 423 Income Total $135.00 150.00 100.00 45.00 45.00 50.00 6.60 PORTION OF MARIA CARY FUND: 354.31 Book 6940 Lexington Savings Bank 10.70 BOOK PURCHASE FUND: 1,000 Western New York Utilities Co. 5%, 1946 .. �.. .M ....... _.....__ ........__. 50.00 BEALS FUND: 1,100 Laclede Gas Light Co. 5%%, 1553...,... 60.50 $652.80 ALICE BUTLER CARY FUND: 1,000 Lexington Co-operative Bank, 5 paid-up shares 40.00 1,000 Rock Island, Arkansas & Louisiana R. R. C. 41/2% 1934, in default m ......... ..... 440.00 Lexington Trust Co. Savings Dept.. 13.20 53.20 LAURA M. BRIGHAM FUND: 1,000 Baltimore & Ohio R.R. Co., 4%. 1941.- 1,000 Alabama Power Co. 5%, 1951 500 Boston Elevated Ry. Co. 5%, 1941 525 Lexington Trust Co. Savings Dept..._..... 40.00 50.00 25.00 15.76 130.76 424 TOWN OF LEXINGTON GOODWIN MUSICAL FUND: 525 Book 17037 Lexington Savings Bank. JANE PHINNEY FUND: 124.19 Lexington Trust Co. Savings Dept....... 15.86 3.60 EAST LEXINGTON BRANCH. WELLINGTON FUND: $1,077.18 Lexington Trust Co. Savings Dept._... $32.26 ROBBINS FUND: 100.00 Book 1476 Lexington Savings Bank... 3,02 PAULINA BURBANK PIERCE FUND: 1,000 Lexington Savings Bank (Signed) 30.00 $921.50 RANDALL E. HOUGHTON ROBERT P. TRASK JOHN E. GILCREAST Investment Committee ANNUAL REPORTS 425 426 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 0 4 ❑❑6 Y .o ccdd E o au E"'0--.,.gF., d H"" y 0 o cdv V N A +� d r4�j es" u 0 vy 3 �cd o. 0�4Ds O Z 0g.., cu 00••1 0 b0 Ate. 4i .0 y - '» KL V om1~� 1 'el 'TM Pa a'4, i. i..,0 et � .-M.>; •y td 0-J 07'4OyE"2Cd oo'aH yza ow PFEo o 0 ,4 4 A1:1•4 .L> w mbN 030.,0 F°+ o� m 'a R,�RS Rodb'ei-C'0 F.ow cd cd 1~°w cd0rg 0.°o O H cones p � a~ 4. o'C'0'a °'4c"'' I I ISI m.v � .1 y 0• •-1 of 0-0' 4 L d'w03ag 0 WWWWW oc'om0o-a�7-101 H.w p'-1• UC]C4V V U -0 0r-, HHHHI-I g 6.0 0~2 24 .4-.oc°., 104 1. eH A o 00000000. 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E l' GO ,c43 r▪ . 0Pe 0 co. , , z., ' ..„ —4'—), cceCotn]. _-•E-,. ,..ic, ._,,2 1 1 ii 6,_, ..r.,...,g c1,-. 1E, c i° 1 .4,52:1 171: CI r 44 C : 4: 41 I ▪ " 2 •Z -'9 " t' ...) • P. e.) , ".-. ej W '-' ''▪ ' r•Aa)ttt241.-,41fJ:11.,-,..I.Sqrj:"1-6C"b4 ._ k 0,-. gu, . 0 0 us.o 0] 0 ..,5. E-, L.) E-' UE- ' 'cfrzt' ARTICLE 26 Blasting .,,..,........ ... ...... .__.� Blasting done by the Water Department for the Highway Department 1929 to 1933. ARTICLE 27 Adjustment_._..........».... _—............_.....................-__... This amount to be paid to Water Department in ad- justment with Walter G. Black for repair charges. ARTICLE 28 Unpaid Bills ,..,......._ m........ ....... Assessor s-48.50, Fire—$827.29, Health—$12.00, Highway—$120.99, Parks—$79.29, Police—$18.90, Planning Board—$132.85, Welfare—$2,095.62, Pub- lic Works $8.38—School Dept.—$280.48, Selectmen —$12.35, Snow—$57.60, Soldiers' Relief—$101.14, Town Offices—$143.93. ARTICLE 29 Fire Alarm Boxes ..-...._ ARTICLE 30 Repair Trunk Line Sewer at Vine Brook ARTICLE 31 Highway Construction—Blake Boad—Under Betterment Act....._..._ ..................__......... _ ....m.— _........ ».,....___.. ARTICLE 32 Highway Construction—Eaton Road—Under Betterment Act...... _......... ..w....._._. —�_ _ _. .. _ ARTICLE 33 Highway Construction—Gleason Road—Under Betterment Act Approved by Approp. Expended Estimates Appropriation Bec'd. & 1933 1934 Committee Tranefd. 1933 1934 1,356.68 1,356.68 159.60 159.60 3,899.32 3,899.32 2,500.00 2,500.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 900.00 900.00 4,200.00 4,200.00 3,425,00 3,425.00 s 1Oda i 1dnxu' Approved by .P Approp. Expended Estimates Appropriation Recd. & 19331934 Committee Transf'd. 1983 I934 ARTICLE 34 Highway Construction—Valley Road. C. W. A. Project. Materials Only 1,000.00 1,000.00 ARTICLE 35 Highway Construction—Fletcher Avenue. C. W. A. Proj.- ect. Materials Only 4,000.00 4,000.00 ARTICLE 36. Committee Appointment—Approved. ARTICLE 37 Park Property Addition—Approved TOTALS •.-.........................._..._..._ $923,617.17 $870,209.87 $854,248.33 $840,994.56 0 Less Transfers, Bond Issues, Income & Balances from 1932 64,642.85 , 16,000.00 011 Total Money to be Appropriated (1933) $805,567.62 (1934) $824,994.56 kt H 0 Z ANNUAL REPORTS 433 TOWN OF LEXINGTON APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE 1934 REPORT REMARKS UNPAID BILLS The item of unpaid bills has not been handled in a separate appropriation in any previous year. Formerly they were allowed to be held over to be paid out of the next year's appropriation. The State Director of Accounts has advised us that the proper procedure is to make a direct appropriation. PROPOSED NEW FIRE STATION in view of some agitation and discussion concerning the proposed purchase of land and building of a new central fire station, our committee has discussed the advisability of any immediate action. It is our unanimous opinion that although a station should be built within the next few years, the present station is proving satisfactory. We also feel that our bonded indebtedness should be further reduced before making this capital investment. EAST LEXINGTON SURFACE DRAINAGE A bad surface drainage condition has existed for some time in the section of Lexington from Pleasant Street to the Arlington line. In fact a law suit against the town is now pending final decision because of alleged damages to private property by surface water. The appropriation rec- ommended i; for materials only. The labor, it is expected, will be financed by C. W. A. funds. ADDITION TO HIGH SCHOOL Our present High School building is full to capacity at the present time. The normal annual increase of students requires one additional school room each year. The pro - 434 TOWN OF LEXINGTON posed construction is a separate building to house the shop and will free three rooms for classroom use in the main building. EXCESS AND DEFICIENCY Our committee feels that except for extraordinary emergency that the Excess & Deficiency Account should be allowed to reach at least $100,000.00 before any transfers be approved. With the possible exception of the Public Welfare Department, we feel that the approved appropria- tions are sufficient to finance the Town's operation for the entire year. RESERVE FUND The Appropriation Committee have found it necessary to transfer the following amounts from their Reserve Fund during 1933:— Sewer Maintenance ..... ... ........ ........... ....._._. _._. $1,000.00 Accounting Department ...,...._........__ 200.00 Old Age Assistance —.... 500.00 Soldiers' Relief ._. 75.00 Wire Inspection __..._...__..._...__....... 12.50 Selectmen's Department ........_.....___........_.......... 100.00 Other Finance Offices & Accounts ....._._...._.. 176.50 Moth Suppression _ 22.60 Wire Inspection .,................___.._...._._._..._..._.....,_2.90 Assessors' Department ...... 193.58 Fire Department 47.25 $2,330.33 MATURING DEBT For the information of the tax payers, we are listing below the amount of bonded debt due for payment in the next five years: - 1935 _....._.._.... 1936 1937 1938 $114,000.00 96,000.00 90,000.00 85,000.00 83,500.00 APPROXIMATE TAX RATE Budget Approved _ _ $824,994.56 State & County Taxes Etc. Est. 80,000.00 ANNUAL REPORTS 435 Total Proposed Expenditures 1934 .... $904,994.56 Deduct Income from all Sources (Esti- mated) _ 235,000.00 $669,994.56 Total Valuation Estimated $21,500,000.00 Tax Rate Per $1,000.00 of Valuation Approximately $31.00 Respectfully submitted, A. EDWARD ROwsE, Chairman PHILIP M. CLARK, Secretary ROY A. FERGUSON WARREN G. LAWSON FREDERIC L. FISCHER CLARENCE S. WALKER GEORGE W. BUTTERS HASKELL REED WM. R. ROSENBERGER LAWRENCE G. MITCHELL, Clerk. 436 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS December 31, 1934. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS As Cemetery Commissioners of the Town of Lexington we submit the following report of our work during the year of 1934. We have endeavored to keep the appearance of the grounds of all the cemeteries in a clean and satisfactory condition. There were a total of sixty-eight (68) interments made in our cemeteries as follows Westview Cemetery Munroe Cemetery Colonial Cemetery 40 26 2 The sum of $5,119.23 has been paid to the Town Treas- ury, divided as follows : Westview Cemetery $4,020.68 Munroe Cemetery 1,076.55 Colonial Cemetery 22.00 At Munroe Cemetery this amount covers collections for annual care of lots, foundations, interments, and $200. which has been added to the trust funds of this cemetery. At Westview Cemetery the collections covered fees for in- terments, foundations and the sale of lots and graves, of which $1,172.62 was added to the trust fund of this ceme- tery. The appropriation of $1,500. for Munroe Cemetery was spent as follows : for labor, superintendent, tools, re- pairs, plants and water pipe, and another section of the roadway which was rebuilt. We had a bad leak in an old water pipe in this cemetery which made the water bill here very excessive until it was repaired. We hope to continue ANNUAL REPORTS 437 with the reconstruction of the drives in this cemetery to make them all safe for auto traffic. In Westview Cemetery we have expended a total sum of $3,929.12 for the general upkeep and improvements of the grounds, grading and filling with good loam quite a large area of Sunnyside Section where the water stood when the ground was frozen, and the water service was extended further into the more distant parts of the plots. Appropriate plants were kept in the gardens during the flowering seasons and this fall a large quantity of bulbs and pansies were planted for the coming spring season. Seventeen lots and ten single graves were sold at West- view Cemetery during the 1934 year, five lots and two graves being purchased on the deferred payment plan. There is one dwelling house on the Westview Cemetery property which has been occupied by workmen of this de- partment. The Commissioners have found this arrange- ment a great convenience and protection for that property. We have been protected from damage by forest fires by having some one on the property after working hours, and from much loss of plants and shrubs by people removing them after the workmen have left at night. This house is badly in need of a new roof covering and your commission- ers were greatly disappointed when a transfer of funds was refused them for this repair work. Some rent money is being collected from the house and this board feels strongly that it should be entitled to receive sufficient funds to repair the leaking roofs of the dwelling since the town is receiving a revenue from it. Your Commissioners desire to express their apprecia- tion of the interest shown in Westview Cemetery and we have many inquiries and compliments from other cemetery departments and non-residents of Lexington. Respectfully submitted, EDWARD WooD, Chairman, GEORGE H. GIBSON, JOHN E. A. MULLIKEN, Lexington Cemetery Commissioners. 438 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LECTURES December 31, 1934. TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OP SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS. Dear Sirs:— The Committee in charge of the Lectures provided under the wills of Eliza Cary Farnham and Susanna E. Cary begs to submit its Fifth Annual Report covering the period from January 1, 1934 to December 31, 1934. The Lectures provided were as follows: January 17. Carveth Wells, "In Coldest Africa" February 14. Mark Sullivan, "The Great Adventure of Washington" March 14. Branson DeCou, "Old Mexico" April 11. Dr. Charles H. Tozier, "Canadian Northwest" November 9. Dr John Erskine, "Adventures of a Novel Writer" December 3. Air Commodore Fellowes, "The Conquest of Everest" The expenses incurred for these Lectures, which have been defrayed by the Isaac Harris Cary Educational Fund, amounted to $1,175.26, of which $875.00 was paid to the Lecturers and the remainder covered advertising, printing, ushers and other expenses. Respectfully submitted, R. ELIOT MARSHALL FANNIE B. LOVE ROBERT H. HOLT ANNUAL REPORTS 439 REPORT OF THE LEXINGTON PLANNING BOARD The Planning Board wishes to acknowledge the dis- tinctive service rendered it, and the Town, by Mr. C. Ed- ward Glynn, who was obliged to withdraw from the Plan- ning Board in October, due to the pressure of business and other public interests. A man who is thoroughly familiar with the Town and its needs, who understands Town Plan- ning and the work of Town Planning Boards, and with whom it has always been a great pleasure to work, Mr. Glynn has contributed immensely to the Board and to the Town in his nine and one-half years of service. At a joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen and the PIanning Board Mr. Lester F. Ellis, a long-time resident of the Town and an engineer by profession, was unanimously appointed to fill the vacancy caused by Mr. Glynn's resigna- tion. In the past year the Planning Board has held twenty- five regular meetings, three joint meetings, and three public hearings. It has considered nine specific amendments to the Zoning By-law, as well as many applications for zoning changes, especially changes from residential to business districts; it has given its opinion to the Board of Survey on the location of three proposed streets, and has consid- ered many other questions of platting and street location ; it has studied in considerable detail certain aspects of the drainage of the Town; and it has put much time into con- sidering what methods could be used to protect the new Cambridge -Concord State Highway, and other state high- ways that may in the future pass through the Town. At the Annual Town Meeting, in March, the Plan- ning Board reported on eight proposed amendments to the Zoning By-law. Four of these were indefinitely postponed, two were defeated, and two were passed. Those passed were: a redraft of the Section pertaining to the Board of Appeals, which was made advisable because of the change in the State Statute; and the changing of Section 3, so that the center business district on the north side of Massachu- 440 TOWN OF LEXINGTON setts Avenue extended east only as far as Vine Brook rather than to Fletcher Avenue. The zoning of Massachustts Avenue in the vicinity of the Town Buildings was brought up again at the special Town Meeting in June, but with no changes over what was done in March. The Planning Board feels that the zoning of this area, as it now stands, is better than it was a year ago, but still feelsthat the southern side of Massachusetts Avenue, between Wallis Court and Winthrop Road, should be changed from business to residence. The Planning Board has met with the Town Engineer and with the Arlington Planning Board on the subject of the future treatment of the East Lexington Meadows. The Board still feels that, in order to prevent costly and un- satisfactory building development in that part of the Town, and in order to provide an attractive and economical open space in a part of the Town where it is much needed, the treatment of the Great Meadows is a subject for further study. To the best of the Board's knowledge the recent drainage developments in that part of the Town have been carried out so as not to seriously impair the possibility of a future flooding of the Meadows, should such a course ap- pear desirable. At Mr. Glynn's suggestion, a group meeting of the Planning Boards of Arlington, Belmont, Concord, and Lex- ington was called Iast May to study the protection of the Cambridge -Concord State Highway. As a result of this meeting a Regional Planning Board was organized to inves- tigate the possibility of so controlling the development along this highway that its use as a major traffic artery might not be impaired, and that adjoining property values might not be injured. This Regional Board has prepared a Bill to be submitted to the State Legislature, which would give additional protection to this highway, while reserving all existing local zoning powers. The Board has received several communications from owners of property along the new highway, seeking zoning changes, and has, in every case, recommended that these be held in abeyance until the findings of the Regional Board were crystallized. It wishes to express to these people its appreciation of their co-operation and patience. The Board regrets the apparent lack of interest on the part of the townspeople in the work of the Planning Board, ANNUAL REPORTS 441 especially as regards public hearings. The Board is a pure- ly advisory body, and can render its fullest services along this line only with the disinterested viewpoints of the citi- zens. Although the Town has not seen fit to accept all its proposals, the Board does appreciate the co-operation and support it has received on many of its projects. The Board greatly appreciates the co-operation and as- sistance rendered it by the Board of Selectmen and by the Engineering Department, both of which have been so essen- tial to the successful conduct of the Planning Board's work. J. HENRY DUFFY EDWARD W. KIMBALL LESTER F. ELLIS SHELDON A. ROBINSON E. F. SCHEIBE ROLAND B. GREELEY 442 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE TAX COLLECTOR December 31, 1934. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS Gentlemen: T herewith submit my report as Collector of Taxes for the year 1934: Commitments of Taxes previous to 1933 have been cleared from books. 1933 Taxes Uncollected January 1, 1934 ..................._...._..._... $287,326.38 Collected in 1934 __......._.._......_.___ ..................... $241,769.50 Credit by Tax Titles and Abatements ..... 45,306.72 Uncollected January 1, 1935 ..._ ....... ....... .... ...... ..„.. 250.16 $287,326.38 Town Tax Titles have not been returned from Registry of Deeds, therefore Town Accountant will not show these credits. Old Age Assistance for 1933 Uncollected January 1, 1934 ....._......_ 871.00 Collected in 1934 Highway Betterment for 1933 Uncollected January 1, 1934 ,..._._..,......._ 4,890.04 Collected in 1934 .............._......_._................_...._...__. ... Sewer Frontage for 1933 Uncollected January 1, 1934 .........__...._...._..____.. 2,483.92 Collected in 1934..........................MW..,,...,............._...... Sidewalks for 1933 Uncollected January 1, 1934 ...._._...._................._ 201.99 Collected in 1934 1934 Taxes Committed September 11, 1934 _............ .._$717,477.85 Committed December 26, 1934 ......._..........._408.80 Collected in 1934 ........._.._......._.......... Uncollected January 1, 1935 871.00 4,890.04 2,483.92 201.99 $717,886.65 $445,110.89 272,7'75.76 $717,886.65 ANNUAL REPORTS 443 Highway Betterment for 1934...._. .. ... _ $8,892.91 Collected in 1934 ...... ......... ...... Uncollected January 1, 1935 ..._ ..... Sewer Frontage for 1934 — Collected in 1934 ... Uncollected January 1, 1935 _..........-.. Sidewalk Assessments for 1934 Collected in 1934 Uncollected January 1, 1935 ... Water Assessment .__......_� Collected in 1934 _...............,... _ .. ...._............�.w. Uncollected January 1, 1935 __........ .._ ..... $4,796.43 $4,542.85 4,350.06 $8,892.91 $2,693.55 2,102.88 $4,796.43 $273.44 $74,31 199.13 $478.44 $273.44 $397.02 81.42 $478.44 BYRON C. EARLE, Tax Collector. 444 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE TOWN TREASURER December 31, 1934. HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS Dear Sirs : Following is the Report of the Town Treasurer for the year 1934: Cash on hand January 1, 1934 .... ...,......_ $ 183,195.52 Receipts during the year 1934 1,745,235.97 $1,928,431.49 Expenditures for the year 1934 $1,714.152.81 Balance on hand January 1, 1935_..,.,,,. .....,.._ $ 214,278.68 Respectfully submitted, JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Treasurer. ANNUAL .REPORTS REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRIDGE CHARITABLE FUND 1934 SAMUEL J. BRIDGE, a descendant of Lexing- ton, made a gift to the town 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 the entire income should be available for assisting the indigent poor of the town. Amount of Fund, as reported in 1933 _....,..... Invested as under: $1,000 United States Treasury 31/4s) ....._.._.... $1,000 United States 4th Liberty 414s) .._.... $2,000 Lawrence Gas & Electric Co. 42s „.... Lexington Savings Bank ...._ „...._....... BRIDGE FUND Income Account 1934 Receipts Interest on 2,000 Lawrence Gas & Electric 4'i2s 2,000 U. S. Fourth 41/4s ....._.,.. .._....,.. W.......__.... Lexington Savings Bank .... 1,878.85 1,977.60 122.05 Income from Gerry Fund—Interest on 1,600 U. S. Fourth 41/4s .....„.._.......__. 60.03 Lexington Savings Bank ..... _._...._._......._.._..... 20.55 Lexington Trust Co., savings dept. ...—..... 10.00 Payments Cash paid for charitable purposes .....___„ Balance December 31, 1933 ........ _...,............._. Balance December 31, 1934 ....... _......._........._ ELIZABETH B. GERRY FUND— Elizabeth Bridge Whitcomb, born in Lex- ington Jan. 15, 1814. At her death, leaving 445 $3,978.50 446 TOWN OF LEXINGTON no will and no direct descendants, by an act of the Legislature in 1885 her property was given to the Town, and by a vote of the Town became a part of the Bridge Chari- table Fund. Balance of Fund, as reported in 1933 ..._......._... Invested as under: 1,000 United States Treasury 314s) $100 United States 4th 41/4s) _..........._._..._..._ Lexington Savings Bank Lexington Trust Co., savings dept....,...„ ... 887.28 680.26 500.00 HOWARD S. 0. NICHOLS, WALDO F. GLIDDEN, JOHN F. TURNER, Trustees. $2,067.54 $2,067.54 I have audited the accounts of the Trustees of the Bridge Charitable Fund and find them to be correct. I would, however, call attention to the fact that in the case of the Samuel J. Bridge Fund the Trustees are carrying at cost—$1,878.85, United States Treasury 314,% note of a $3,978.50 par value of $1,000.00 and United States Fourth Liberty Loan 41/2% bond of par value of $1,000.00. The account on the Town books carries these investments at par of $2,000.00. Also in the same fund the Trustees are carry- ing at cost ---$1,977.60 Lawrence Gas & Electric Company 41/t% bonds of a par value of $2,000.00. The account on the Town books carries this investment at par of $2,000.00. In the case of the Elizabeth B. Gerry Fund the Trus - 183.70 tees are carrying at cost—$887.28, United States Treasury 31,4% note of par value of $1,000.00 and United States Fourth Liberty Loan 41/4% bond of a par value of $100.00. The account on the Town books carries these investments at par of $1,100.00. 274.28 JAMES H. RUSSELL, Town Accountant. 90.00 87.66 6.04 90.58 264.62 9.66 185.74 195.40 ANNUAL REPORTS 447 TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC TRUSTS REPORT OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON FINANCIAL REPORT -1934 ELEANOR S. BEALS LEGACY - Eleanor S. Adams, born in Lexington in 1825. Under her will a legacy of $2,000 was given the Town, the income to be used for worthy indigent aged men and women over sixty years of age, American born. Principal Account . .. .__...... __...._...�... Principal deposited in Lexington Savings Bank.....,...._ _ _ ......._....._... .._..... Income Account Receipt Interest on deposit in Lexington Savings Bank_ ......... ....._..._ _... Payments _........_........._........ Excess of Payments over income Balance December 31, 1933 Balance December 31, 1934 ..... HARRIET R. GILMOR LEGACY - Harriet Robinson, born in Lexington, Nov. 5, 1806. Under her will a legacy of $500 was left to the Town, the income to be used for the benefit of the poor of the Town. Principal Account Principal deposited in Lexington Savings Income Account Receipts Interest on deposit in Lexington Savings Bank_..._ »,......_._..._........._.....,.........,,. No Payments ... _...._ Balance December 31, 1933 ..... ....,,. Balance December 31, 1934 CHARLES E. FRENCH LEGACY - Charles E. French, a citizen of Boston, but a lover of Lexington. Under the will $4,000 was left to the Town the income of $2,000 to be devoted to the care of the Colo- nial Cemetery, and the income of $2,000 for $2,000.00 2,000.00 62.15 236.24 174.09 175.51 1.42 448 TOWN OF LEXINGTON three medals in each of the public high and grammar schools for the best scholarship in the graduation classes. Principal Account as reported in 1933 ...., ...._...,.,,,.. $4,510.00 Principal Account invested as under: $4,000 Town of Lexington 4s _..._,..... ......... _...._..,., 4,000.00 Deposit in North Avenue Savings Bank 510.00 $4,510.00 Income Account -Cemetery Receipts Interest on 2,000 Lexington 4s and 4M s Interest Lexington Savings Bank ._ Payments For Premium on Bonds _....,...._. _.._.... ................... Interest accrued on Lexington 43/4s ..... _.,... _........... __. 81.25 .86 56.25 17.71 Balance December 31, 1933 Balance December 31, 1934 Income Account -Schools Receipts Interest on Lexington 4s and 4%s 85.00 Interest Lexington Savings Bank ..... -...... »........ .92 Interest North Avenue Savings Bank 18.00 Lexington Savings Bank _. ........... _._....................... For Medals Payments Balance December 31, 1933 .......... ... Balance December 31, 1934 ...... $500.00 JONAS GAMMELL LEGACY - Jonas Gammel, born in Lexington Oct. 10, 500.00 1820. A clause in his will gave to Lexing- ton $500, the income to be expended for del- icacies and luxuries for the inmates of the Almshouse. 15.95 By decree of the Probate Court, April 23, 1929, power was given to expend income for 28.18 the town poor wherever located. Income Account 44.13 Receipts Interest Lexington Savings- Bank Payments Balance December 31, 1933 ......... Balance December 31, 1934 .....-...._.... 103.92 .69 90.00 82.11 73.96 8.15 46.48 54.63 104.61 90.00 14.61 72.78 87.39 16.38 6.66 9.72 45.14 54.86 ANNUAL REPORTS GEORGE O. SMITH LEGACY— George O. Smith, born in Lexington Jan. 2, 1832. Under his will a legacy of $2,500 was given to Lexington, the income to be expended by the Field and Garden Club. Principal Account (as reported in 1933) ......... Principal invested as under: 2,000 U. S. Liberty 4%s ......__...._...................._........... Deposited in Lexington Savings Bank ........... Income Account Interest Interest 449 $2,452.50 1,878.85 573.65 2,452.50 Receipts on 2,000 U. S. 4th 4', s ..... _..__...,..... ................ ... 85.00 Lexington Savings Bank .................................. 17.98 102.98 No Payments Balance December 31, 1933 4.32 Balance December 31, 1934 107.30 CEMETERY TRUST FUNDS Receipts Georg W. Taylor 300.00 Emmett Glass 100.00 John Johnson 100.00 W. H. Merriam ,...._ 100.00 Amount of Funds. December 31, 1933 Amount of Funds, December 31, 1934 Income Account—Munroe Receipts Interest Warren Institution for Savings interest Lexington Savings Bank Payments Cemetery Commissioners Excess Payments .._ Balance December 31, 1933 ...._...._,.... Balance December 31, 1934 COLONIAL CEMETERY FUNDS Amount of Funds December 31,1934 Income Account Receipts Interest Lexington Savings Bank ..... _...._......... _...._... Payments Cemetery Commissioners Balance December 31, 1933 600.00 28,535.00 29,135.00 271.83 652.39 924.22 1,300.00 450 TOWN OF LEXINGTON HAYES FOUNTAIN FUND --- A balance remaining after the erection of the Hayes Fountain of $862.72, by Vote of the town a permanent fund was erected, the Income to be available for the care of the fountain and the grounds around it. Principal Account _ _...... _...._..._ Principal deposited in Lexington Savings Bank Income Account Receipts Interest Lexington Savings Bank _________ No Payments ......__...._.._..___.. Balance December 31, 1933 Balance December 31, 1934 .---- LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL Scholarship Fund Balance December 31, 1933, as reported ........_.._... Receipts Interest Lexington Savings Bank . ............._. Balance December 31, 1934 ................. Invested as under: Lexington Savings Bank ___________ �. Loan James H. Collins — ... Loan Louise Spencer _.........._...,......�.._ . _.. Loan Manuel Labey PERPETUAL CARE FUND Westview Cemetery Balance as reported December 31, 1933 Receipts 375.78 From Town Treasurer 2,471.63 2,095.85 1,100.00 55.75 50.00 5.75 795.80 Balance December 31, 1934 ......... 801.55 Balance December 31, 1934 --- Income Account Balance as reported December 31, 1933 __...._.._ Receipts Interest Lexington Savings Bank _....,.... Interest Lexington Trust Co........ Interest Warren Institution for Savings __.... Payments Cemetery Commissioners 22.71 100.00 75.00 50.00 247.71 98.92 41.04 382.67 $862.72 862.72 33.22 237.16 270.38 246.69 1.02 247.71 13,560.00 1,201.37 14,761.37 3,796.93 522.63 4,319.56 1,000.00 Balance Dec. 31, 1934 _ 3,319.56 ANNUAL REPORTS BATTLEGREEN TRUST FUND At the Town Meeting June 25, 1925, it was VOTED That the sum of $500, received by the Town un- der the will of the late Orin W. Fiske be appro-• priated and set apart as a perpetual trust fund, to be known as the Battlegreen Trust Fund. Principal as reported December 21, 1933 ...__...__ Principal deposited in Cambridge Savings Bank Income Account Balance as reported December 31, 1933 ....._ Receipts interest Lexington Savings Bank .___...._...._ Interest Cambridge Savings Bank Balance December 31, 1934 ....._..._ HALLIE C. BLAKE PRIZE FUND— $1,000 was endowed in 1920, the income to be expended annually in two cash prizes to the two seniors (a boy and a girl) in each successive graduating class of the Lexington High School, who by example and influence have shown highest qualities of leadership, conduct and good will of the student body. Principal Fund (Cash received from Bailie C. Blake Principal invested in 1,000 Baltimore & Ohio R.R. 5s, December 1995 Income Account Received Interest on 1,000 Baltimore & Ohio R.R. Co. Paid Out Cash paid for prizes ................ ... ..... _............ _______ WILLIAM AUGUSTUS TOWER MEMORIAL PARK TRUST FUND ---- By deed of gift from Miss Ellen M. Tower, dated Sept. 17th, 1928, and accepted by vote of the town November 26th, 1928, the sum of $10,000 was placed in trust, the income thereof to be applied in each and every year for the care, maintenance and improvement of the William Augustus Tower Memorial Park. Principal Fund, as reported Dec. 31, 1933...... Principal invested as under: 4,000 Boston Elevated Railway 5s, 1942 4,000 Pacific Gas & Elec. Co. 5s, 1955... Deposited in Lexington Savings Bank 6.40 17.64 4,000.00 4,000.00 2,000.00 451 500.00 500.00 215.86 24.04 239.90 $1,000.00 452 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Income Account Receipts Interest on 4,000 Boston Elevated 5s ..._ 4,000 Pacific Gas & Elec. 5s ...... .............. Lexington Savings Bank ................ Payments Cash paid to Lexington Park Department ... EDITH C. REDMAN BATTLEGREEN TRUST FUND— Principal of Fund Principal deposited in Lexington Savings Bank_.............................. Income Account Received Interest. from Lexington Savings Bank Paid Out To Lexington Park Department GEORGE W. TAYLOR, FLAG FUND-- u/w Miss Amy E. Taylor Clause No. 30. W. late 1,000.00 ofhereas Lexing on,fdeceasedesom years Taylor,gpre- sented to the Town of Lexington, a flag pole, which now stands on Lexington Com- mon, if such provision has not already been made, I then give, devise and bequeath to the Inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, in trust nevertheless, the sum of Two Thou- sand Dollars, this fund to be known as the 50.00 "George W. Taylor Flag Fund" the income to be used for the care, preservation and re- placement of said flag pole, or for the pur- chase of new flags; any balance of income from said fund to be used for the care of Lexington Common. Principal Account -60% Principal deposited in Lexington Savings Bank 50.00 $10,000.00 10,000.00 Income Account Receipts Interest on deposit in Lexington Savings No Payments Balance December 31, 1934 ..... 200.00 200.00 60.00 460.00 460.00 $500.00 500.00 15.11 15.00 $1,200.00 1,200.00 9.00 9.00 ANNUAL REPORTS 453 GEORGE W. TAYLOR—TREE FUND— u/w Miss Amy E. Taylor Clause No. 31. If I shall not have made such provision in my lifetime, I' give, devise and bequeath 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, nevertheless, the income of which is to be expended for the care, pur- chase, or preservation of trees for the adornment of said Town. Principal Account -60% _.............,-.._........ ..,. Principal deposited in Lexington Savings Bank...... m.. .,......,........,...-... Income Account Receipts Interest on deposit in Lexington Savings Bank�........... ......... - ...._..,..,......W.....__.. No Payments Balance December 31, 1931 — 9.00 $1,200.00 1,200.00 9.00 HOWARD S. 0. NICHOLS, WALDO F. GLIDDEN, JOHN F. TURNER, Trustees. I have audited the accounts of the Trustees of Public Trusts and find them to be correct. I would, however, call attention to the fact that in the case of the George O. Smith legacy the Trustees are carrying United States Liberty Loan 414% bonds of a par value of $2,000.00 at a cost of $1,878.85. The account on the Town books carries this in- vestment at par of $2,000.00. JAMES H. RUSSELL, Towit Accountant. 454 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE LOCAL ADMINISTRATOR FEDERAL RELIEF ADMINISTRATION December 31st, 1934. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Lexington, Massachusetts. Gentlemen :— I submit herewith a report of the use of funds contri- buted by the United States Government for work relief un- der the Civil Works and Emergency Relief Administrations during the year ending December 31st, 1934: (1) Laying 1600 feet of 12 inch water main in Hill Street. (2) Laying 420 feet of 10 inch water main in Win- ter Street, excavating, widening and construction of 500 feet of gravel highway with drainage. (3) Construction of cesspool and drain at Parker School. (4) Grading rip -rapping brook with construction of two tennis courts at North Lexington Playground. (5) Widening, excavating and construction of paved street with drainage a distance of 1000 feet in Valley Road. (6) Straightening and widening Lincoln, Blossom and East Streets. (7) Excavating and grading rear of High School. (8) Widening and construction of 5200 feet of side- walk in Waltham Street from Allen Street to Ryder's drive- way. (9) Grading and construction of ball field, East Lex- ington. (10) Construction of 7200 feet of sidewalk in Mass. Avenue, Bedford and Woburn Streets. (11) Grading rip -rapping brook, landscaping and construction of two tennis courts at Center Playground. ANNUAL REPORTS 455 (12) Topographical survey to complete drainage sur - very of entire town. (13) Renumbering all streets except Mass. Avenue. (14) Straightening, widening and deepening Clem- atis Brook. (15) Grading and landscaping around new standpipe. (16) Excavating, grading and landscaping Somerset Park. (17) Excavating, widening Fletcher Avenue and construction of 1500 feet of paved street and drainage. (18) Eradication of insects pests covering entire town. (19) Repairing and trimming historic trees. (20) Twenty women sewing garments for unem- ployed. (21) Cataloguing and reclassifying books at Cary Library. Largest number of men working in one week -202. Smallest number of men working in one week -103. Average number of men working in one week -138. Total amount of funds contributed by U. S. Govern- ment—$80,471.90. Total amount expended from town funds—$20,686.00. Respectfully submitted, ROBERT P. TRASK, Local Administrator. Annual Report OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE AND SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON For the Year 1934 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 459 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE The School Committee submits, herewith, its Forty-ninth Annual Report, including the customary sub -divisions as follows: A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. STATEMENT BY .TIIE SCHOOL COMMITTEE FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF SCHOOL DEPARTMENT FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF HIGH SCHOOL ADDITION SCHOOL COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION LEXINGTON PARENT -TEACHER ASSOCIATION SCHOOL CALENDAR SCHOOL HOURS NO SCHOOL SIGNALS DIRECTORY OF SCHOOL EMPLOYEES REPORT OP THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS I. Senior High School II. Junior High School III. Elementary Schools IV. Health a. School Physicians b. School Nurse K. SCHOOL II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X. STATISTICS: Teachers' Resignations, Transfers and Appoint- - ments Prizes Senior High School Enrollment by Courses Distribution of Senior High School Pupils by Sub- jects High School Graduating Class 1934 Enrollment by Schools for October, 1934 Extract from State Returns Vocational School Enrollment Lexington School Savings Report of the Attendance Officer 460 TOWN OF LEXINGTON STATEMENT BY THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE Pursuant to the requirements of law and in accordance with long standing custom, the School Committee presents its Report for the Year 1934. The Committee has met semi-monthly during the year, with all members present at practically all meetings. The Report of the Superintendent, appended hereto, furnishes the usual details as to the operation of the schools. Particular attention is called to the section on "School Costs" which has the endorsement of your Committee. The Committee has recognized the continued financial strain on the Town and its taxpayers and has vigorously endeavored to maintain a proper balance between the de- sirability, even necessity, of economy in school affairs, and the maintaining in the schools of the high standard which it believes, and feels the majority of citizens desire, should be maintained. Needless to say,this balancing of two con- flicting principles presents an exceedingly difficult problem. The difficulty is increased by the rising costs of school sup- plies and repairs, both of which constitute a real burden. The several school plants have been kept in good con- dition. No major projects of alteration or -repair have been necessary during the year. Looking tci the future the time will shortly arrive, it it is not already here, when the an- cient and obsolete heating plant at the Hancock School will require replacement. The only new construction has been the shop addition to the High School plant. This was completed during the summer and released three rooms for class rooms, removed a source of noise from the main building and improved the shop quarters, thus relieving temporarily and partially the overcrowded conditions at the High School. All citizens conversant with conditions are aware that the Town faces in the near future the necessity of real re- SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 461 462 TOWN OF LEXINGTON lief from the overload on the High School plant. The Re- port of the Superintendent calls attention in more detail to the seriousness of this situation. Your Committee, as mem- bers of a larger special committee, has been studying the problem for several months. Respectfully submitted, RANDALL B. HOUGHTON. Chairman. MARGARET G. TAFT, FREDERIC L. FISCHER, School Committee. FINANCIAL STATEMENT Year Ending December 31, 1934 General Expenses: Superintendent, Attendance Officer, Of- fice Assistance and Expenses.._........., Expenses of Instruction: Salaries of Supervisors, Principals and Teachers _.._.W.. _ ._._.. Textbooks ...._ .._ ... ._. _. _. _ _.._..__.. Stationery and Supplies _.,.„..... .„..,,.... __... Expenses of Operation, Janitors, Fuel, ete. Maintenance, Repairs, etc..... _........_. _......_.._._. Health.. ...... „..„.... _ „...»_..�..._.._.......... _..,„,.. ... Transportation _.._.�..._.._ .. ....„, ..._......_ Miscellaneous Expenses, Graduations, Ath- letics, Express, etc...,.... __— Outlays, _ _ _ _ ._....__ Outlays, Furniture, Equipment, etc........._........ $6,023.56 140,243.27 3,485.45 6,242.56 26,351.03 4,860.56 500.00 2,622.06 5,432.04 828.84 1,407.24 Total Expenditure for Day Schools........._ $197,996.61 Vocational Tuition Americanization Classes Total Grand Total Expenditures Appropriation Unexpended Balance Receipts $621.45 188.00 809.45 $198,806.06 $198,819.98 15.92 $198,819.98 $198,81998 Tuition: Town of Bedford $9,754.71 Town of Burlington 13,965.58 Individuals 127.00 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 463 464 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Americanization Classes ._......».......—•..•--••— Dept. of Public Welfare ----- General General School Fund _:.,----•-. State Wards Vocational Schools . ».. .... ».. City Wards Miscellaneous 90.00 70.32 16,950.00 2,497.'79 298.28 269.73 103.00 78.83 Total Receipts » ..— —• .....» . —••-- • •• $43,605.24 43,605.24 Net Expenditure for 1934 .. $155,200.82 FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF HIGH SCHOOL ADDITION December 31, 1934. Amount appropriated at Town Meeting $11,000.00 Transfer of Adams School Building Balance 79.97 Transfer of Franklin School Building Balance274.50 TOTAL APPROPRIATION .....__...,,........,,, $11,354.47 Expenditures General Contract ..— ..... .._...... ..... .......... ........... ...... .__ $7,778.00 Heating Work _..._.....__...._.,..._ _. 1,423.00 Electrical Work ....._....._..._..__......_....».....,,...._..........._... 1,012.00 Architects' Fee ...,.».......'....,......_.._ _ ...._.. 666.47 HeatingEngineer . _................,,,,..._.._......_...__......._.. 129.00 Painting _...._ 346.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES _.._............._......._.. $11,354.47 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT SCHOOL COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION Chairman 465 RANDALL B. HOUGHTON, 16 Oakland Street . Tel. Lex. 0388-M (Term Expires March, 1935) Secretary FREDERIC L. FISCHER, 15 Stratham Road . . (Term Expires March, 1937) Treasurer Tel. Lex. 0779 MARGARET G. TAFT, 4 Upland Road . . . . Tel. Lex. 0241-W (Term Expires March, 1936) Superintendent of Schools THOMAS S. GRINDLE, 29 Bloomfield Street . . Tel. Lex. 0165-W Office: High School Buildings, Tel. Lex. 0277 Secretary to the Superintendent HAZEL W. HARGROVE, 3058 Massachusetts Avenue. Tel. Lex. 0118 Regular meeting of this School Committee are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in the High School Building. 466 TOWN OF LEXINGTON LEXINGTON PARENT -TEACHER ASSOCIATION Officers of Council PRESIDENT Mrs. Luther R. Putney VICE-PRESIDENTS, Mrs. Hugh E. Leonard, Mrs. William G. Potter SECRETARY Mrs. Norman Ellard TREASURER Mrs. Chester L. Williams HISTORIAN Mrs. Irving W. Yelland Presidents of the Local Branches ADAMS SCHOOL Mrs. Frank E. Hudson FRANKLIN SCHOOL Mrs. Thomas W. Baylis HANCOCK SCHOOL Mrs. Richard D. Mayo MUNROE SCHOOL Mrs. Galt F. Parsons PARKER SCHOOL Mrs. Harold W. Smith JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Mrs. Frederick B James SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Mrs. Nathan B. Bidwell 1935 SCHOOL CALENDAR School Opens, Wednesday, January 2 School Closes, Wednesday, February 20 School Opens, Tuesday, February 26 School Closes, Friday, April 12 School Opens, Monday, April 22 School Closes, Friday, June 21 School Opens, Monday, September 9 School Closes, Friday, December 20 Holidays Memorial Day, May 30 Armistice Day, November 11 Thanksgiving, November 27 (1 day) November 28 November 29 Grades I-II _______ Grades Grades VII -XII School Hours Morning Session 8.45 to 11.30 8.45 to 12.00 8.10 to 1.50 Afternoon Session 1.30 to 3.15 1.30 to 3.15 The whistle. SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 467 NO SCHOOL SIGNALS No-SchooI Signal will be 3 blows 3 times of the fire alarm I. When blown at 7.15 A. M., it indicates no session of the Senior High School, or Junior High School on that day. An- nouncement will, also, be given by radio from Station WNAC between 7 and 7.15 A. M. IL When blown at 8 A. M., it indicates no session in any of the elementary schools on that day. Announcement will, also, be given by radio from Station WNAC at or soon after 8 A. M. When possible, parents and pupils are requested to secure in- formation from the radio station or from the local no -school signal. Those not able to secure information from these sources may call the Senior High School (telephone—Lexington 0342) at 7.20 A. M. and the elementary schools at 8.05 A. M. Children who are absent at the opening of school should come later during the school session if weather conditions warrant it. GENERAL POLICY It will be the policy of the School Department to close school only in case of extreme weather conditions; otherwise, to hold regu- lar sessions. PARENTS ARE URGED, THEREFORE, WHEN SCHOOLS ARE OPEN ON STORMY DAYS, TO EXERCISE THEIR PERSONAL JUDGMENT AS TO THE WISDOM OF SENDING THEIR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL. 468 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ROSTER OF TEACHERS IN LEXINGTON SCHOOLS Name Manfred L. Warren Irving F. Sherwood Walter F. Fogg James L. Heggie Kenneth Moyle Chester A. Neilsen George V. Perry Amy Campbell Gretta L. Dyas Anne L. Forsyth Grace P. French Bertha V. Hayward Margaret Jenness Cora D. Leighton Helen I. McIntyre Mabel Miller Lillian M. Spidle Marion C. Strode Ruth A. Walcott Helen Small SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Subjects Taught Principal Asst. Princ., Science English English Mathematics Commercial Geog., Commercial Commercial Science English Science History French Latin History History Commercial English French Clerk JUNIOR Merrill F. Norlin Philip M. Caughey William H. Cuzner Harold B. Goeres Arnold W. Lunt Gladys M. Anderson Dorothy M. Beck Beatrice T. Cummings Ella L. Felsch Eunice R. Harvey Harriet J. Hodgkins Betty King Hazel R. Luce Annie M. Nickerson Edna Stone Blanche L. Whelpley Florence Rh ones Years in Lexington Where Educated Bowdoin College 7 N.H. State College 9 Harvard College 1 Boston University 1 Bucknell University 1 Northeastern Univ. 5 Tufts College 5 Burdett College 6 Radcliffe College 4 Smith College 13 Wellesley College 23 University of Maine 16 Earlham College 5 Radcliffe College 16 Boston University 8 Mt. Holyoke College — Salem T. C. 4 Wheaton College 2 Wellesley College 14 HIGH SCHOOL Principal History Science & Math. Mathematics Science Social Studies French & English English Art Geography English English Latin Social Studies Mathematics Mathematics Clerk Wesleyan University S Bowdoin College 6 U.S. Naval Acad. — Bridgewater T. C. — Boston University 6 Bridgewater T. C. 10 Radcliffe College — Bridgewater T. C. 7 Mass. School of Art -- Bridgewater T. C. 7 Gloucester Training 14 Bridgewater T. C. 5 University of N.H. 1 Salem T. C. 7 Gorham Normal 6 Salem T. C. 39 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 469 JUNIOR Eward E. Abell Helen F. Libby Alice B. Crowe A. Irving Dodge Robert Proctor Dorcas S. Nason Marion L. Cronan Marion Willis Wendell Withington Ruth E. Morrison B. Marion Brooks Margaret L. Lyman Helen E. Sullivan Etta M. Taylor Clara A. Anderson Elizabeth Barnes Helen Henderson Iria Waris Helen E. Winning Helen Crowley Elsie Philbrick Katherine Hodgdon Margaret Kimball Margaret A. Keefe Bertha S. Vik Helen Foye Reba E. Vail Mary Kelley Priscilla G. Comeau Mildred Ferguson F. Eliz. Stromdahl Alice Lindstrom Vivian C. Vose Gertrude Keyes Jennie F. Blodgett Joan Munger Marion White Margaret B. Noyes Harriet S. French Edith A. Blackadar Harriet G. Donehue Althea M. Earley Alice Luce Marjorie E. Hartt Alice Read Lida B. Kelley Mary A. Sullivan Mary A. Hallaren Grace M. Kilfoile Helen Wellington AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS Physical Education Physical Education Mathematics Manual Arts Manual Arts Librarian Household Arts Household Arts Music ADAMS SCHOOL Principal Grade I Ii I1 III IV IV v VI Opportunity Class Building Assistant Building Assistant FRANKLIN SCHOOL Springfield Training Boston University Univ. of Vermont Mass. State Course Fitchburg T. C. Bridgewater T. C. Framingham T. C. Framingham T. C. N. E. Cons. of Music 0 1 3 9 6 5 3 Plymouth Normal 12 Keene Normal 3 Oneonta Normal 7 Fitchburg T. C. 6 Voohree's Normal 21 Gorham Normal 5 Boston University 2 Lowell T. C. 1 Fitchburg T. C. 1 Bridgewater T. C. — North Adams T. C. — Presque Isle Normal 9 Lowell T. C. 1 Bridgewater T. C. — Principal & Grade VI Keene Normal Grade I Salem T. C. Grades 1&II Grade II Ill IV V Grades III & IV Building Assistant HANCOCK SCHOOL Principal Grade I II III IV V VI V & VI Building Assistant MUNROE SCHOOL Principal & Grade V Grade I I1 Ili IV VI Opportunity Class Opportunity Class Building Assistant 6 4 Bridgewater T. C. 1 Farmington Normal 3 Framingham T. C. 3 Bridgewater T. C. — North Adams T. C. 4 Bridgewater T. C. — Bridgewater T. C. — Aroostook State Nor, 4 North Adams T. C. 1 Bridgewater T. C. 40 North Adams T. C. 1 Keene Normal 4 Bridgewater T. C. 17 North Adams T. C. 20 Lowell T. C. — Lowell T. C. Farming -ton Normal — Farmington Normal — Framingham T. C. 5 Lock Haven T. C. — Castine Normal 7 Bridgewater T. C. — Lowell T. C. 5 Salem T. C. 3 Salem T. C. 470 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Doris Bauer Helen M. Sullivan Elizabeth L. Call Marion M. Marston Alice T. Farrand Vera T. Biinkhorn Martha L. Lane Hazel Dumas Evelyn B. Peavey Helen F. Spooner Elinore M. Welch PARKER SCHOOL Principal & Grade VI Grade I II III IV iV & V V Building Assistant SPECIAL TEACHERS Salem T. C. — Bridgewater T. C. 2 Machias Normal 4 Farmington Normal 7 Worcester T. C. 8 Lowell T. C. 8 Gloucester Training 14 Bridgewater T. C. — Penmanship—pt. time Bridgewater T. C. 4 Music Framingham T. C. 8 Art New Sch. of Design 5 SCHOOL PHYSICIANS Dr. William L. Barnes, 1557 Mass. Ave., Lexington . Tel. Lex. 0410 Dr. Doris Kendrick, 177 Bedford St., Lexington . . Tel. Lex 0987 SCHOOL NURSE AND ATTENDANCE OFFICER Elsie G. Weltch, 93 Whitney Road, Medford . . Tel. Mystic 32904 SCHOOL DENTIST Dr. E. E. Morrill, 69 Harding Road, Lexington . Tel. Lex. 0968 (The Dental Clinic conducted by the Dental Clinic Committee in cooperation with the School Department) AMERICANIZATION TEACHER Gladys M. Anderson, 6 Belfry Terrace, Lexington Tel. Lex, 1510-W CARETAKERS OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS Arthur J. Rocque, 41 Grant St., Lexington Walter Brenton, Marrett Road, Lexington William J. Gorman, 6 Grant St., Lexington William J. Kenealy, Woburn St., Lexington Arthur N. Lee, 59 Ward St., Lexington ADAMS SCHOOL Clesson Schofield, 11 Pleasant St., Lexington FRANKLIN SCHOOL Woodbury M. Philbrook, Grassland St., Lexington HANCOCK SCHOOL Thomas F. Cavanaugh, 201 Grant St., Lexington MUNROE SCHOOL Dennis H. Collins, 4 Cottage St., Lexington PARKER SCHOOL Charles A. Manley, 67 Woburn St., Lexington SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 471 REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS To THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE OF LEXINGTON: The Annual Report for the Public Schools of Lexington for the year 1934 is, herewith, presented. This report which will, also, include reports from the Senior High School, Junior High School, Elementary Schools and Health Department will discuss briefly some of the major projects of the past year. Certain projects men- tioned here will be discussed more in detail in the reports of these different departments. The routine work of the schools from day to day is edu- cationally most important and at the same time most diffi- cult to report adequately. However, increasingly the school is regarding its relations with the individual child and its parents as an important responsibility. Through the Par- ent-Teacher Association, through letters, bulletins and home visits by the teachers and school nurse, the schools are gen- erally increasing their attempts to foster helpful relations between the home and the school. We believe the year has seen a desire on the part of the school employees to render their best service for the wel- fare of the children in the schools. Steady progress has been maintained and improvements in certain fields accom- plished. While epidemics have been prevalent at various times in the schools, the attendance for the entire school system has been very good. Careful attention is given to the health of all pupils. Those exposed to any communicable disease are excluded and carefully checked before returning to their classes. In order to provide the best information in this field of Health Education, a series of lectures were pro- vided duringthe fall to all our teachers. These lectures were given under the direction of the State Department of Public Health. 472 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Our school enrollment shows an increase of approxi- mately 100 pupils over the previous year. This increase ap- pears chiefly in the High Schools. The enrollment in the Junior High School and Senior High School shows an in- crease of 226 pupils over the past five years. During this period only one additional teacher has been added to the force. Several of the grades in our elementary schools have large enrollments. In order to provide adequate instruc- tion for all classes Building Assistants have been employed in the different elementary buildings. It is clear that in our High Schools and in certain grades our teachers are carry- ing heavier teaching Loads than is generally considered best. We have constantly increasing enrollments in our schools. Each additional pupil represents an additional cost. We must take all who come; provide them with seats, supplies, textbooks and teach them according to the best methods. Cost of education is measured not by the sub- jects that are taught, but rather by the number of children enrolled in the schools. For many boys and girls, the newer subjects offer the most certain opportunity for growth in skill, in knowledge, in appreciation and in creative endeav- or. The traditional curriculum, important as it is, cannot gibeirladjusted to meet the needs and capacities of all boys and s. The largest part of our school day in the elementary schools and, also, in the Junior and Senior High Schools is given to the so-called fundamentals in English, Languages, Mathematics, and the Social Studies, including History Geography and Civics. Health work is emphasized through the study of Elementary Science and the work of the Physi- cal Education Department. Character Training is an im- portant phase of all instruction and receives definite em- phasis throughout the school program. The expenditure for the maintenance of our buildings has been sufficient to keep them in satisfactory repair. The amounts expended for textbooks, supplies and equipment have been adequate to meet the needs of all our pupils. We have not found it necessary to seriously curtail any depart- ment of our school curriculum. COURSE OF STUDY Our School Reports in the past have discussed the work on the revision of our.. courses of study in the different school subjects. This work is continually receiving much SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 473 attention. The work of the Music Department throughout our schools has been enlarged. The past year a great amount of time and effort have been given to the revision and enlarging of our Course of Study in English for the elementary schools and the Junior High School. This work has been done by the teachers after school hours. Courses of study now in use in various parts of the country have been carefully studied, visits to other school systems have been made and several of our teachers have taken profes- sional courses relating to this subject in order to learn the best practices now available. The teachers deserve much appreciation for the effort and fine spirit they have shown in this work. This Course in English is now the most com- plete course of study in our schools and will undoubtedly be of much value in the years to come. READING DIFFICULTIES It is the opinion of the best authorities in education and psychology that difficulty in Reading is the chief cause of failure in many school subjects. It was formerly as- sumed that the cause for failure was either a lack of intelli- gence or a lack of application. The fact that a child may possess adequate intelligence and yet be unable to read is receiving increased attention today. In Lexington we have been making a careful study of children deficient in Reading and have discovered several cases of severe reading difficulties. These cases cover such disabilities as mirror reading, reversal reading, stammer- ing, slow reading and poor comprehension. Most of these disabilities begin to show themselves in the early grades and if detected early enough and given special attention, can usually be largely overcome. Our teachers are giving much individual help to such children. In certain exceptional cases the help of outside authorities has been engaged. Special individual or group diagnostic tests have been given to all of our pupils and the individual chart of each child is carefully studied. Remedial teaching of Reading is a different problem from the usual method of teaching Reading to the unselected class. The problem of meeting the needs of this group re- quires methods of instruction not usually necessary or de- sirable in ordinary instruction. Most of this work must be done individually. Such work requires long hours of in- dividual attention on the part of the teacher coupled with the best known teaching devices available to keep the child happy and contented. 474 TOWN OF LEXINGTON In order to meet the needs of children with these read- ing difficulties it is our hope that a class for this type of training be provided for the elementary grades in the near future. THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO GRADE I The rule for admitting pupils to the first grade in the Lexington Public Schools is that a child must be at least 5 years and 8 months of age on the date of the opening of schools in September. This means that the average chrono- logical age for the entire first grades at time of entrance will be somewhat more than six years. Provision is made to enable children of advanced mental maturity to enter school at slightly lower chronological age provided such children show by standard tests that they have a mental maturity of at least six years. Reliance, however, is not placed entirely on intelligence. Such factors as social, phys- ical and emotional maturity have a very important bearing on success in school. Children, except transfers from other school systems, are admitted to the first grade only during the month of September. Experience, country wise, has shown that a pupil must have a mental maturity of at least six years in order to successfully meet the requirements of first grade Reading. Experience has, also, shown that most children below six years of age chronologically and mentally find their school work too difficult and eventually are required to repeat the work in some grade. Repetition should be avoided whenever possible. To thrust a child into a school situation which is beyond his maturity adds greatly to his difficulties. Therefore, every precaution should be made to avoid such complications. By far the best policy is to see that the child has the right start and acquires the feeling of success from the beginning. F. E. R. A. WORK During the past year the Federal Government has re- leased funds for communities to establish certain education- al and recreational opportunities for adults or for children who are too young to enter school. These funds can be used to supply educational opportunities not offered by the regu- lar school program and can in no way be used to replace the work of our schools. We are using these funds to maintain two pre-school or nursery schools—one at the Adams School and one at the SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 475 Hancock School. It is likely that additional units will be opened, if sufficient demand for them is shown and class- rooms are available. These centers offer interesting and valuable training for these children and should help them to adapt themselves more readily to the regular first grade work. The purpose of these projects is to engage unemployed persons and to develop the physical, social and mental op- portunities of pre-school children from needy or under- privileged families. HIGHER STANDARDS FOR THE TEACHING PROFESSION References have been made in previous reports to the professional advancement of teachers. Only a few years ago the maximum requirement for a diploma from a State Normal School was a two-year course. The time for training has gradually increased. Be- ginning in September, 1935 all courses for Teachers' Col- leges in Massachusetts will require four years for comple- tion. The entrance requirements for these training schools have, also, been strengthened during the past few years. These advances will inevitably tend to raise the stan- dards of the teaching profession. The demands and requirements for teachers of better training, understanding and devotion to work are greater than in past decades. SCHOOL COSTS With all organizations the subject of finances has been in the foreground during the past few years. Much has been said and written with regard to operating costs of all organizations, from that of the National Government to the smallest operating unit. In making any fair estimate of expenditures it is only just to compare the costs of the past with those of the pres- ent, keeping ever in mind the quality and quantity of service which the organization is required to render. A careful study of school expenses in Lexington makes it apparent that costs in the past have not been excessive. It has always been the policy of the School Department to avoid costly experiments in education. It has been its policy rather to keep the best, to eliminate what ha:, been found to be less valuable and to add only such things as have been proved to be of merit. The following table shows: (1.) The valuation of the town, (2.) The net amount raised by taxation and (3.) The next cost of maintaining the schools. • 476 TOWN OF LEXINGTON C.4 gt co s''+VICi o tigl 4 = cCvCe o cO ,ti d 00 0 LL0 o eel 01 Lit N M ..° H 0000 ) CC , CO 00 C, ,-d 01 L 1 N 0 00 O ea 00 t .ti e4L7 se -y ▪ N CD ae- • If • co en M CD 0, oeti . N ti 0 .4' 0D0 cc. c, at 0,000 O a0 PO 0 ti r - A N l` w 00c.en -4 01 • Op CO -9▪ 5 ▪ CC:. 10 00 c] • ,ti for every $1,000. of 0 o Q0 p c0 ▪ 0 00 e .0 0 0 .0w 0 00 0 0V "'"'' cV 0 Q > ri 00 O • d 0 O • 0 O 78. a E g 7; 0 c 0)a 10 O " y 0 0 • D b 0CO 0- • o,g U F 00 °'7,,A 0) 0- • 0 c6 4 c▪ ° 0) 0 0 d d D z 4 r 10 ▪ 01 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 477 Throughout the country the amount of the total tax levy spent for the support of operating the public schools has been approximately 30%. This was the average amount spent in 1929 and 1930 in all towns and cities in Massachu- setts. From the above table it appears that in 1930 Lex- ington spent less than the average of the state. This table; also, shows that the amount has been materially lowered since 1930, with a present expenditure of 22% of the total tax; a drop of six percent. The total for the state during the past year is estimated at 28%. It is evident that Lex- ington in comparison with the other towns and cities of the state is expending less and less for education. It is difficult at the present time to get accurate com- parative statistics on a state wide basis, because of the va- ried methods employed in handling salaries. The annual report of the State Department of Education in making its returns each year divides the towns and cities of the state into four divisions: Group I includes 39 cities ; Group II 83 towns of over 5000 population; Group III 108 towns of less than 5000 population maintaining high schools and Group IV 125 towns less than 5000 population not maintaining high schools. Lexington comes in the second group of 83 towns of over 5000 population. In this group Lexington ranks 16th in valuation per pupil or among the highest in the group. In amount expended for each $1000. of valuation for support of education Lexington ranks 67th or among the lowest in the group. Stated in a different way these figures show that Lexington is not making the same contribution for edu- cation as many other communities. In previous years our per pupil costs have been below the average of towns of Metropolitan Boston. Our saving has been largely on the item of salaries. This fact com- bined with the present reduction in salaries will, we believe, ultimately affect the quality of service which the schools will render. For that reason we urge all citizens to consider carefully the following facts: 1. The amount of money expended by Lexington for education from local taxation per each $1000. valuation is among the lowest in the larger size group of towns. 2. The costs of education in Lexington have never been exces- sive. In fact they have been less than in most communities of like character. 3. The net costs of operating the schools have generally de- creased the past four years. 478 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 4. Larger salary reductions have been made in Lexington than in most communities. 5. The percent of the total tax expended for salaries is material- ly less than in many communities. 6. The maximum salaries in Lexington now are in the lowest of its group of towns. Our salary maximums are less than the maxi- mums established in 1921. 7. It is difficult to attract superior teachers of experience at our present rate of salaries. 8. There has been a general tendency during the past year for a whole or partial restoration of salaries. The Federal Government and the State Government have restored or have made plans to re- store wages in whole or in part. The School Department is trying to' maintain a high standard for the Lexington schools. We believe our accom- plishments in the past have compared favorably with others. It is doubtful if any parents would desire to give the chiI- dren of Lexington less valuable training than they are now receiving or is being given elsewhere. The teacher is the backbone of the school. Permanent efficiency in class room instruction can be assured only by the maintenance of adequate salary schedules. Every in- dividual who is privileged to teach is morally obligated to strive for higher qualifications and standards for her work, as has been shown to a high degree by the teaching force of Lexington. The saving of a few thousand dollars in salaries may very likely damage the schools out of proportion to the benefit received by the tax payer. That there has been justification for salary reductions of some nature has been taken for granted. This has been the attitude of a very large percent of school employees from the beginning. Yet it is clear that Lexington has generally exceeded other towns in this matter of salary reductions. SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 479 LEXINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Report of Manfred L. Warren, Principal) In making a report on the Senior High School at this time, when the need for a new building is being discussed throughout the Town, it seems proper to present data con- cerning the size of the present school in order that those who are interested may know what the conditions are and have the information they need to make wise decisions for the future. A report of this kind is sure to contain tables of figures which are of interest only to those who wish to study them for the facts they contain. These have been arranged to answer certain questions which may arise. In most cases, however, the answer to the question will be apparent with- out deep study of the data. Some explanation of conditions has been included where it seemed necessary, but no attempt has been made to decide what should be done in providing for the coming years. A. WHAT HAS BEEN THE GROWTH OF THE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SINCE 19257 TABLE 1 Pupils in Godes X to XII, October 1, 1934 from from Total Bedford Burlington 1925-6 333 41 0 1926-7 351 43 13 1927-8 374 51 22 1928-9 422 58 31 1929-30 440 58 38 1930-1 514 72 44 1931-2 526 72 43 1932-3 550 (1) 80 52 1933-4 576 (2) 73 69 1934-5 637 (3) 92 83 (1) Estimated enrollments for the next three years: (4) 1935-6 1936-7 1937-8 659 704 747 Includes 9 Post -graduates. 100 118 125 87 97 119 480 TOWN OF LEXINGTON (2) Includes 22 Post -graduates. (3) Includes 19 Post -graduates. (4) In making these estimates, the present size of the classes that will then be in school has been cut down 4% each year. This is the average decrease at present. Post -graduates have not been included; their number is most uncertain; they may add 15 or 20 to the enrollments given. The Senior High School was built to accommodate ap- proximately 500. That enrollment was exceeded in Septem- ber 1930. Since then greater numbers have been taken care of by increasing the size and number of classes. B. HOW MUCH HAS THE SIZE OF CLASSES INCREASED? Year 1925-6 1926-7 1927-8 1928-9 1929-30 1930-1 1931-2 1932-3 1933-4 1934-5 (1) Solid Class Divisions Number of 67 76 81 82 82 86 90 93 93 96 Geometry and TABLE II Pupils Pupils 1-10 11-20 3 39 No Data No Data 4 20 2 25 1 13 1 17 19 9 2 (1) 9 Latin IV. Pupils Pupils Pupils 21-30 31-35 Over 35 54 4 67 61 52 57 55 58 44 9 12 28 6 20 5 22 4 28 5 37 8 Last summer the Practical Arts Shops were moved to a new wing and three new classrooms provided. This real- ly added about two rooms, because one basement room, poorly lighted and situated where the new wing joins the old building, was given up. These two additional rooms are taking care of the growth of the school for awhile, yet the following table shows that every room in the building is used every period every day of the week. It also shows that the rooms have about as many seats as they will hold, that there are few extra seats in most of the classes, and in some classes every seat is occupied. SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 481 C. HOW MANY AVAILABLE SEATS ARE ACTUALLY USED EACH PERIOD OF THE DAY? October 1, 1934 Room 214 209 208 207 205 204 201 100 101 102 103 106 Number of Homeroom Seats 35 34 35 35 31 36 30 37 28 31 35 37 TABLE III Number of Homeroom Pupils Period 1 34 33 33 32 30 22 36 29 33 25 27 35 36 34 30 35 30 35 29 34 17 27 25 18 107 37 35 35 11 35 36 (1) 35 9 38 38 15 8 36 33 29 7 28 20 27 6 30 26 27 Study Hall 69 59 65 and Library 34 Number of Pupils in Classes Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 35 32 34 32 31 28 33 30 32 (1) 27 32 20 28 26 35 33 27 21 31 28 28 34 33 38 (1) 34 34 33 30 35 23 29 23 28 29 29 33 32 (1) 29 36 37 28 21 27 29 31 32 27 (2) 34 15 (3) 37 37 34 34 36 29 30 38 (1) 17 6 8 29 96 66 27 34 31 28 26 30 70 35 26 36 31 26 27 85 Shop, Household Arts and Music classes are not include8. (1) Used extra, common chairs at a table until the size of the class could be adjusted to fit the room. (2) Monday and Tuesday. (3) Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. D. WHAT HAS BEEN THE EFFECT OF THE CHANGE TO THE FIVE .PERIOD DAY? The change to the five period day this year, instead of the six period day of former years, allows a pupil to spend more of his time in his classes and less in the study hall. If we had the six period day now, there might be sixteen academic classes each period instead of eighteen ; but this would not mean there would be two unused rooms each period, for they would be occupied by pupils studying. Or, looking at it another way, there are not many more seats than there are pupils, and when they are not used by pupils in classes they must be used by pupils who have study peri- ods. We had two rooms added, and the increase of 62 pu- pils in enrollment filled them up. 482 TOWN OF LEXINGTON All this brings definitely and vividly before us the facts that we have known before : namely, the steady increase we have had in the past may be expected to continue ; and, the High School is full and plans must be made at once to take care of further increases. The increase next year will mean a few more in this class and a few more in that one. It is likely that we shall have to return to the six period day, and possibly some pupils will have to study in rooms where classes are being held. Some of the rooms already have more chairs in them than is comfortable, yet more must be squeezed in. No one knows whether the quality of the work is affected by having large classes, but all will probably agree that there is a limit to increasing the size of the class- es beyond which the best results cannot be obtained. Most will agree that there is a limit to the number of pupils a teacher can teach in a day, (1) At least there is a limit to the number of chairs which the rooms will hold. In short, plans must be made at once, or there will not be room enough to schedule all classes during the usual school day. (1) In 1925-6 each teacher taught 98 different pupils a day on the average. In 1934-5 each teacher teaches 143 different pupils a day on the average. E. WHAT IF PUPILS FROM BURLINGTON OR BEDFORD ARE ELIMINATED? In considering what can be done, one of the first ideas would be to exclude pupils from Burlington, or Bedford, or both. Since there may be approximately 100 from Bedford and 90 from Burlington next year, (Table I), one might at first think that by excluding pupils from either Town (90 or 100 pupils less), three teachers would not be needed. Careful study shows that the pupils from Burlington, or Bedford, selecting their subjects from the various curricula, are found in all the classes, a few in each. If they were excluded, there would be fewer taking each subject, but only in a few subjects would the number be cut down sufficiently to decrease the number of class divisions that would be needed. If the pupils from Burlington were not in school now there might be six classes less than now—two in Eng- lish, two in History, one in General Chemistry and one in Business Training. This is equivalent to a little more than the work of one teacher. The same idea would hold true if Bedford pupils were excluded. The elimination of all out of town pupils would cut down the size of classes and the number of divisions suffi- SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 483 cient to save the expenses of two or three teachers. It would provide for the growth of the school for a few years ; no one knows how long. The citizens of Lexington need to decide whether it is better to give up the $25,000, or more, received for tuition from Burlington and Bedford, in order to save approximately $6,000. in teachers' salaries and sup- plies,and delay the construction of a new building a few years, or whether it is better to build now, keeping these tuition pupils and letting the profits made from them help pay for the new building. The information given above shows the growth of the Senior High School, with an indication of what may be ex- pected in the near future; it shows how the size and number of classes have increased until the building is used to capa- city; and it.shows how the tuition pupils are spread through all the classes. It is hoped that this information will be of help in making future plans. 484 TOWN OF LEXINGTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Report of Merrill F. Norlin, Principal) This report will be an attempt to pick out a few of the more outstanding activities of the Junior High School and to describe briefly what is being done in those fields. It is our hope that this will bring out some of the purposes and aims, as well as the achievements of the Junior High School. 1. Adjustments of Seventh Grade Pupils to the Junior High School. One of the first problems which our school has to meet is that of giving a successful start to some two hundred boys and girls who come from the five elementary schools to their first year in the Junior High School. We try to do as much as possible to make the break between the elementary and secondary schools one of helpful transition. It requires con- siderable adjustment for boys and girls in early adolescence to change from the general elementary routine of one room and one teacher to the secondary practice of several rooms and several teachers. A considerable aid to this transition is given in the upper grades of the elementary school by the introduction of some departmentalized instruction. Our seventh grade home room teachers devote a con- siderable amount of time during the first weeks of school in guidance work intended to acquaint new pupils with Junior High School organization and procedure. This includes much specific information as names of teachers, location of rooms for different subjects, our make-up system, filing, lunch room, etc. In addition to this guidance work by the seventh grade home room teachers, a definite period is given in the social study classes in which more time is given to a more detailed interpretation of the opportunities offered by the Junior High School. That this system of guidance instruction is successful is shown each fall by the rapidity with which seventh grade pupils adjust themselves to both the new physical routine and the enlarged curricula offerings. A more definite test of our success in giving seventh grade pupils a good start can SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 485 be found by a study of the marks obtained during the first three marking periods. Such a study will reveal that in spite of the increased difficulty of studies, the large majority of our seventh grade pupils maintain as high a rank in marks as their elementary records show. A further evi- dence of adjustment is the fact that no pupil who has been promoted to the Junior High School on trial has failed to adjust himself to the extent that it has been necessary to send him back to the elementary school. 2. Increased Amount of Time Given to Supervised Study. This fall a new plan was put into effect, which has re- sulted in giving each pupil considerably more time for su- pervised study. Our school day has been divided into five class periods instead of the usual six, giving additional time in each period for supervised study. The advantage of this new plan is the elimination of wasted time in large study halls, and the assurance of enough time in each class for the divided period. This latter provides for a recitation period followed by the assignment and preparation of the next day's lesson under the supervision of the subject teacher. It has lessened the amount of home study necessary in the seventh and eighth grades, and to some extent, in the ninth grade. This does not mean that pupils are doing less study- ing than before: it means that they are studying more ef- fectively when they do study. Each teacher is definitely making an honest effort to help students learn how to study. We believed that the introduction of the new plan would help reduce school failures. This belief has been verified by a comparison of this year's marks to date with the corresponding marks of a year ago under the old plan. The number of students getting failing marks thus far this year is definitely less than the number a year ago. We feel that we can truthfully say an advance has been made from the standpoint of economy in school time and increased effi- ciency. 3. Opportunities Provided for Growth in Character and Citizenship. No phase of school life is receiving more emphasis to- day than that which has to do with training for citizenship and character. This emphasis is, we believe, a correct one, a straight forward advance in educational philosophy. Ac- cordingly, we have tried to stimulate and encourage activi- ties within the school as seem of value in promoting these aims. 486 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Our Student Government has given opportunity for all boys and girls in Junior High School to participate in a common civic responsibility. School officers have been nominated and elected by the students. Home room officers have been chosen in every home room. These school officers have learned to assume certain responsibilities and have without exception shown a fine co-operative spirit. In each home room there has been a student -conducted forum in discussion on various phases of school citizenship. We have tried to have assembly,- programs which do more than enter- tain. This year we have had several outside speakers as well as programs planned and executed by groups of pupils. School assemblies are presided over by student officers. Our Junior High school boys and girls have responded generously this year to the Red Cross Drive. In connection with the activities of the Junior Red Cross, over two hun- dred of our pupils have made Christmas cards for the Vet- erans Hospital. At Thanksgiving time each home room contributed a generous box of vegetables, canned goods and groceries to the Community Welfare. Banking every Thursday morning has encouraged thrift. The Junior High School Bank is conducted by pu- pils in the school under the direction of Mr. Worthen and Miss Whelpley. Clubs which encourage pupils' interest in hobbies or skills are of definite value in character development. Among the clubs sponsored by teachers during school hours and after school are the following: School Orchestra, Harmon- ica Club, Nature Club, Stamp Club, Handicraft Club and Library Club. Another important activity for character development is found in our athletic program. To many people, school athletics mean a few boys on a team, an expert coach, and expensive equipment. It may be a revelation to such to know that about three hundred Junior High School boys and girls have been participating regularly in some form of intramural or competitive athletics. We have planned our program with the idea of including as many pupils as possible rather than producing winning teams. Every man teacher in the Junior High School gives some time after school to supervising some sport activity. Class leagues have been formed in soccer ball, basketball and baseball which greatly stimulate the competitive element and the pupils' interest. We have been able to give more time to the girls for field hockey this year, thanks to the thoughtfulness SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 487 of the Junior High School Parent-Teacher Association in paying for the services of a coach. We feel that getting eighty percent of the boys enrolled in Junior High School actively participating in some phase of outdoor sport is an achievement to be proud of, and much credit is due Mr. Caughey and Mr. Abell for their leadership. 4. Revisions and Improvements in the Course of Studies. a. Music A definite effort is being made to strengthen the work of the music department in our Junior and Senior High Schools. Last year our Junior High School orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Chester Cook, won the right to com- pete in the finals of a state wide competition for junior high school orchestras. On two occasions their programs were broadcast over Radio Station WNAC. This year, with a full time music teacher in the Junior and Senior High Schools, an enlarged musical program has been possible. Mr. Withington, in addition to his class work in the Junior High School, directs the Junior and Senior High School or- chestras. Chorus work in both schools is receiving more attention than in the past. A large High School chorus rehearses every day and ninth grade classes have been divided into two chorus groups which meet twice a week. b. English A thorough revision of the course of study in Junior High Scbol English was made last year by the teachers of that subject in Lexington and Bedford. This revision was in conjunction with the work being done at the same time in the elementary grades. A thorough study was made of English courses in other junior high schools. The State Course of Study, as recommended by the Department of Secondary Education, was used as the basis for our revised course. We feel that our study has resulted in an improved, uniform course of study in thorough harmony with the best aims for the study of English by boys and girls of junior high school age. c. Health Education For some time we have felt the need of devoting more time to the study of health. This subject has hitherto been an incidental part of the General Science Course. Begin- ning last year and continuing this year, the entire General 488 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Science Course in the seventh grade is devoted to a study of Health. The emphasis in the seventh grade is on developing proper health habits. The latter part of the course takes up the subject of Community Health and endeavors to build intelligent attitudes on the part of the papils towards their civic responsibilities. The subject of health is continued in the ninth grade with a study of functional physiology. In connection with this increased attention to Health Education should be mentioned the present organization of a Health Council in the Junior and Senior High Schools. This Council is the outgrowth of the health lectures to teachers given this fall by Dr. Moore of the State Depart- ment of Public Health at the invitation of Superintendent Grindle. The Council, in formation, will include the School Nurse, the Physical Education Directors, Athletic Coaches, teachers of Health subjects and the principals of the two schools. Its purpose will be to co-ordinate all the health activities of the secondary schools and to promote their de- velopment. At the present writing the Health Council s making a survey of our present set-up for the purpose of recommending such changes or improvements as seem de- sirable. d. Social Studies A change has been made in the Social Science for the ninth grade pupils taking college preparatory course. The Ancient History has been broadened to include a study of modern civic problems. This is completely in line with the present demand that our schools should give definite train- ing for better citizenship. It is also in line with present requirements for college entrance. Practically all colleges today will give the same credit for a good course in Modern Civic Problems as for the Ancient History course. We be- lieve that those taking the college preparatory course are receiving better training for both college and citizenship as a result of broadening the course to include modern civics. e. Mathematics A similar revision has been made in the Mathematics offered to those who take the general on shop course in the ninth grade. A large part of the formal Arithmetic has been replaced by more practical information of business practices and business Arithmetic, such as is used in every day business transactions. SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 489 f. Library The Junior High School Library has made such fine progress under the direction of Mrs. Nason that we are in- cluding a part of her report to show how the library is be- coming increasingly useful to our boys and girls. Library Statistics Books circulated September 17 -December 7, 1931 ..._......._...._._...._.. Books circulated September 17 -December 7, 1934 ..,,.,............ Gain...�....... .......__..._... Approximate gain of 266 books a month. Largest day's circulation -1931 — Largest day's circulation -1934 _................... Second largest day's circulation -1931 .._ Second largest day's circulation -1934 Normal week—example-1931: Monday, October 20 -October 24 ..._ .........._ Monday, November 17 -November 20 ................................................ Normal week—example-1933: Monday, October 29 -November 2 ....__ 188 Monday, November 5 -November 9 ... 190 In circulation statistics only those books which are taken out of the library for home use are counted. Every period in the day, each day in the week from 25 to 78 students sign up for books which they use merely during that period for reference, study or recreational reading. In the fall of 1929 the Junior High School Library had 585 books. In the fall of 1934 it accessions were 1220. This makes an ap- proximate increase of over 100 new books added each year. Books circulate for a period of one week. This time limit is short because there are so few books to serve so large a student body. A book may be renewed for another week if it is needed for a longer time. Lessons in the use of the card catalog and certain ref- erence tools are given to all students. This is a part of the English course for which students do a certain amount of home work and receive a grade. 1495 2294 799 63 111 35 82 128 145 Volunteer students who are trained in library proce- dures assist in the administration of the library. The library aims to furnish reference material for all students, help in the preparation of home work and advise in the choice of books for leisure reading. 490 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (Report of Miss Vivian C. Vose and Miss Ruth E. Morrison, Supervising Principals) Reading Reading is the most important subject in the curricu- lum. It is the most fundamental, because nearly all the other subjects depend upon it as a source of information and clarification. During the first three school years of a child's life he is given instruction to enable him to read. After the third grade, he is supposed to read well enough to get the thought from textbooks in History, Geography, Lan- guage, Arithmetic, Nature -study, etc. These texts descend upon him in an ever-increasing number after the third year of school. We may express it in this way : In the primary grades the child learns to read ; from then on he reads to learn. Unless he has mastered the mechanics of reading in the primary grades,—that is, unless he has become skilled in silent reading so that he can get the necessary amount of meaning from the printed page,—then he is sure to be over- whelmed with the amount of reading which confronts him. He must read with sufficient rapidity and comprehension to enable him to understand the content of these various subjects. When he enters high scTiool, he meets with a still greater amount of material which must be mastered through the use of the reading tool. If he is unable to interpret the content, he falls behind; and again we are reminded that reading is a fundamental and important study tool. Realizing how handicapped children are who have not had adequate reading foundation, the aims of teaching this subject have necessarily changed in the last twenty years. Reading is now considered as a means of extending the ex- periences of boys and girls, of stimulating good thinking, and arousing interests in a wide variety of subjects. Far greater importance is attached to intelligent silent reading than was formerly given to it. A clear understanding of what is read without neglecting other essential reading atti- tudes, habits and skills is emphasized. Since defects in reading skills invariablly develop, the SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 491 teacher must be prepared with tools to detect them as they arrive and to remedy them before they occasion serious dis- turbance. She must know in what essential reading skill, and how seriously, a pupil is deficient. Valuable, diagnostic reading tests are available and furnish great help to the classroom teacher in discovering deficiencies. The Iowa State Reading Test for Comprehension and Speed which was given in the Lexington schools in November, 1934 has been very helpful for diagnostic purposes. Remedial instruction naturally follows and is designed to improve abilities in which the diagnosis has revealed defi- ciencies. It emphasizes administering to individual needs. A type of instruction seriously needed by one pupil may be disadvantageous to another. A careful observation of the kind of errors he makes will show what sort of help he needs. To be of the greatest benefit, remedial instruction must be highly interesting; it should be on a level where the pupil may be largely successful, but which also provides difficulties to be overcome. The mental attitude must be favorable. Much of the remedial work must be individual work, requiring a great deal of preparation as well as much patience, but the success that can be attained makes the re- ward worth the effort. It is difficut in most classrooms to give all pupils suffi- cient reading practice or the individual help that would be advisable. However, a considerable number of our teachers are now using the group plan in an effort to serve the needs of the individual pupil. Perhaps the most urgent demand for this type of organization arises in those classes that are not grouped homogeneously as to general intelligence. In these cases, in all probability, the highest group will include pupils who have mastered the fundamental reading habits, and should be permitted to read much of the time indepen- dently and extensively ; while at the other end of the class is a group in need of remedial treatment which requires close supervision and direction. There is, however, a defi- nite reason for grouping classes that are quite uniform in general intelligence and in reading ability. Whereas the traditional practice has been to do intensive, analytical work with limited materials, it is now recognized that as the in- dividual increases in power to read, he should have access to an increasing variety of worthwhile materials. There is usually a group of children in every school who, after much individual help, still do not readily gain the abil- ity to read from the printed page. A reading system that 492 TOWN OF LEXINGTON uses pictures which tell a story is of course a great aid to these children. Pictures furnish material for thought as does the printed page, and they even rival print in that task. Due to the close relationship between the use of visual aids, especially lantern slides, and the effective reading of the textbook—a system of reading for beginners has been intro- duced which makes use of these helps and is proving very beneficial. The vocabulary has been selected from approved sources and gives the pupils mastery of words first needed and most often met, making it possible for him to read flu- ently in supplementary readers. This new system of Visual Aid in Reading is being used in two of our elementary schools with satisfactory results. The justification for including any subject in the cur- riculum depends upon the extent to which that subject pre- pares pupils to participate in life activities. If the train- ing that is being given in reading, according to our present program, enables them to engage more effectively in desir- able life activities and so to become better members of a uni- fied and stable social life, then its inclusion is justified. English Our new Course of Study in English was given to the teachers with the opening of school in September. The ef- fort and fine spirit which the teachers have shown in developing this course were most encouraging. The following paragraphs tell briefly the essential aims of this subject: "For the normal child oral self-expression is as natural as breathing. The school should use this instinct, not de- stroy it." In teaching English we are concerned with giving the child power of self-expression, rather than expression. While expression included the reproduction of stories read and heard, self-expression deals rather with experiences. The teacher of English must aim to give the pupil of every grade the ability to talk and to write entertainingly about the things in which he is interested. We should aim to develop in pupils during the first six grades the ability to talk or recite for a few minutes in an interesting way using clean-cut sentences and good enun- ciation, to create in the children a desire to know and to use good English, to eliminate undesirable speech. habits, SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 493 and to enrich their individual vocabularies. Emphasis should be placed on Oral English, because it is the most important of all forms of training in English. We should aim to develop in pupils the ability to write an interesting paragraph of clean-cut sentences, with some command of choice of words and evidence of style, un- marked by misspelled words and by common grammatical errors, and to develop the power to write business, social and friendly letters that are technically correct, interesting and sufficiently forceful and tactful. Finally, it is most important to promote a close connec- tion between English and other subjects in the curriculum. Social Studies The study of the conditions affecting human living may fittingly be called the Social Studies. The content of the Social Studies in any era is always a "new" content in com- parison with the past. Just as any age in History is always an age of transition. The Social Studies, as we commonly think of them, are History, Geography and Civics. They have to do then with conditions affecting human living which are involved in : 1. Contact with the physical world and its laws. 2. Contact with the people and laws of how to best live together. 3. Contact with the work of the world and the consummation of the commodities produced. As one considers the above, one will notice how closely are woven in the history of the race, the physical features affecting it and the art of living together ; again namely History, Geography and Civics or Citizenship. So inter- mingled are these subjects that today in our public schools we teach them as one subject termed Social Studies. Today History is not taught as a series of dates and facts to be remembered and Geography merely as location of places and physical features to be learned, but as a uni- fied course. The physical features of a country have always and will continue to affect the history of a people. By physical features we mean the mountains, rivers, the soil and natural resources together with the rainfall and cli- mate, how these have affected the lives of the people, how they live togther in this modern world and how they have in the past constituted our Social Studies. 494 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Our course has been revised recently and from the first grade to the sixth we have units of work in this field. An excellent chance for correlation in other subjects is afforded by this subject. To best illustrate this point the following activity which was recently carried on in our schools is given. The country to be studied was "Italy". First a problem was suggested by the class—"What has Italy contributed to us in the past and what does she to- day?" Next came the Geography, her location, her favor- able positions, the physical features, mountains and rivers, map work of all kinds with location of important places. Then the study of the ancient peoples and the time when Rome ruled the world; History to be sure. This brought about the question—"Does Italy hold as an important a place in the world today?" A comparison was made and modern Italy was studied. The industries of today were discussd and to make this more vital, macaroni was made by several Italian members of the class who brought in a machine for this purpose. It was then put on poles to dry, later cooked by the girls and served to us all. A fine collection of articles made in Italy were collected and put on display. Members of the Glee Club from that class chose a song—"Venetian Melody", a correlation with Music. The Art project was to paint scenes of their favor- ite city and fine scenes were made of Venice. Storieswere written in the English classes and booklets made illustrat- ing the cities and places to visit should one go there. As a final summary, pictures and cards from that country were shown in the lantern, also, slides which have been purchased by the various Parent-Teacher Associations and are avail- able for all the schools in the town. Throughout the study much enthusiasm was manifest- ed. Facts were learned by vital and real experiences and a feeling of neighborliness or internationalism was developed. The Social Studies, as in the past, were not just reading about life activities, but participating in them. In our system, other than in Social Studies, the follow- ing activities are being carried on making the work more vital and interesting: 1. Class organization and pupil leadership. 2. The use of the open forum and the debate. This affords a challenge to thinking and the interchanging of ideas. The pupil gets practice in expression, in thinking quickly and clearly on his feet and SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 495 will develop poise and self-confidence. We should and do confront the pupils constantly with situations in which they will assume a point of view and defend it Knowledge gained is of little use, unless it is put into practice by a life -situation and successfully executed. 3. Making scrapbooks and notebooks. 4. Collecting of articles for 'exhibits and miniature museums. 5. Excursions—This is one of the most effective means of ob- taining first hand information and is an integral part of the course in Social Studies. Many excursions are taken throughout the year to places as: historic places of interest in Lexington, Lexington Townsman's Printing Plant, The Telephone Exchange, dairy farms, Peabody-Agassiz Museum of Cambridge, Children's Museum, Natural History and Art Museum of Boston. 6. The use of the assembly and dramatization. In the assembly many presentations are given, just the work of the pupils, as for in- stance; a hand made moving picture theater with reels illustrating some country or history fact, hand drawn and colored slides used in our Keystone lantern with explanation by the pupils, dramatizations made up and acted by the pupils; not as finished productions, but as learning situations. 7. A class bulletin board—This stimulates interest in current news which helps to create an attitude of constant watchfulness for new and reliable data. 8. The use of any visual material available. This, then, is the work in the field of Social Studies and other activities in our curriculum. An attempt to bring the child into contact with the realities of life to the end that he may live richly and fully, and be the right kind of a citizen needed in our world today. HEALTH DEPARTMENT SCHOOL PHYSICIANS (Report of Doris Kendrick, M. D. and William L. Barnes, M D.) We have made the usual physical examination of the children attending the schools of Lexington and have tabu- lated our findings as follows : Number of physical examinations by school physicians, assisted by school nurse . _ 2470 Number of children found with defects .....-.......... _....... _....... 1059 Nose and Throat Number having abnormal tonsils and adenoids .....-............ _ 230 Number having cervical glands 440 Heart Number of heart defects 108 Lungs Number of lung defects 1 496 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Skin Number having skin defects .. Nutrition Number with nutrition defects _.._..._.._._......_ Teeth Number with defective teeth in Senior and Junior High Schools 26 25 225 Vaccination Number of pupils that have not been vaccinated ._ 18 REPORT OF SCHICK TEST 1934 Number given test . ._..._._.........W.......__-...._._..__ Number of pre-school Number found negative _...... ..... Number of pseudo _._......_.._._ Number found positive ......... �.... .. _ _._�_ _.._ 167 25 151 14 2 This analyzed, means that of those previously immu- nized, all but two were rendered immune to Diphtheria. We expect to see very little Diphtheria among the children of the Town of Lexington in the future, and then only among those whose parents have not seen the wisdom of availing themselves of this protection against such a dread disease. This is because in the past few years we have immunized many hundreds that are now in the elementary and high schools. We recommend that all children over six months of age and up to ten years be immunized. There are only 18 children in our whole school popu- lation who have not been successfully vaccinated against Small -pox. They should be vaccinated. We desire to thank all those who have been so co-oper- ative in assisting us in our work, especially the school nurse, whose valuable help at time of examination and especially her follow-up work, have made the matter of health super- vision more effective. SCHOOL NURSE (Report of Elsie Weltch, R. N—School Nurse) I, herewith, submit my tenth annual report on school nursing for 1934. As health is an objective of education, the school must know the health status of every child in order to meet the needs of the normal and handicapped child. SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 497 From the health examination comes the greatest source of information. The medical examinations have been made throughout the schools by the school physicians. By giving part of each day to these examinations, they were completed by November 8th. The examinations showed that many of the defects found Iast year had been corrected during the year. There were 222 children that had their tonsils cor- rected during the year. Many of these cases were done with the help of the Visiting Nurses Association. With the physical examinations over early in the school year, it gives the nurse more time for the follow-up work for the correc- tion of defects. The nurse's work has continued to be that of home visit- ing, inspecting the pupils for defects, symptoms of con- tagion, cleanliness and sanitation of the class rooms, assist- ing the school physicians with the examinations, giving the audiometer tests for hearing and assisting the Dental Clinic work. An eye clinic was held at the Adams School and 18 children attended. By holding the eye clinic in Lexington a great deal of time is saved. It is with the help of various organizations in town that we are able to provide these clinics. The Schick test was given in May and 167 children were tested. All but 2 were found to be negative. The Summer Round -up of pre-school children about to enter school was carried on during April and May. About 75% of the children received their examination and many defects were corrected. Parents are beginning to see the advantage of entering their children into school in good physical condition. Child Health Day was observed in the schools during the first part of May. We make this day the goal to have all defects corrected as far as possible. This year we had one 100% school for perfect teeth and sixteen additional 100% class rooms. The results of Health Day are showing in the improvement of the physical condition of our Junior High School pupils. I am sorry to have to report an unusual number of cases of contagious diseases during the early part of the year. We were fortunate in not having scarlet fever. The previous year we were quite free from communicable dis- 498 TOWN OF LEXINGTON eases. The teachers co-operated with the doctors and nurse in keeping watch of the children, but with all our efforts dis- eases did spread. If the parents would be more careful to look their children over before sending them to school, we would have less trouble. The eye and ear. tests have been given in most of the school this fall and some corrections made. The Chadwick Clinic, to detect tuberculosis, visited Lexington in February. The children attending were X- rayed and given a physical examination. This was the Last year for the Clinic, and it will now be turned over to the Middlesex County Tuberculosis Hospital, who will con- tinue the work. Free milk has been given in the schools this year. In these times many of the children are not receiving enough milk at home. A great deal of clothing has, also, been given out in the schools. During the year 648 home visits were made. The visit to the home is of great importance as it brings the home and school in much closer contact and understanding. Talks were given to groups of teachers and Parent- Teacher Associations during the year. In closing I wish to thank the various organizations that have helped with their co-operation and finances dur- ing the past year. CONCLUSION The vital concern of the public schools is the training of growing young people. To assist, guide and develop this growth should be the purpose of all schol activities. The system which best serves this end must be a growing one. The world of today and the society of today offer to education an exceedingly important challenge. Many of the older methods of former years must give way to new. The selection and rejection of methods to train for the new order are a difficult task but one of utmost importance. Our children will be confronted with a social and economic world that may challenge them more than ours has chal- lenged us. To help train them to meet this challenge is the great task of the public schools. SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 499 The past year has in many respects been a difficult and busy one for us all. The Shop addition to the High School, the work on the revision of our course of study, the estab- lishing of F. E. R. A. classes, the selection and the super- vision of the many new members of our teaching force have all been matters requiring extra time in addition to the regular work. However, the year has been a very pleasant one. I wish to express my appreciation to the members of the School Committee for the sincere devotion they have shown in the transacting of school affairs during the past year. T wish, also, to express my appreciation to all employ- ees of the school staff for their conscientious efforts during the year just closed. Respectfully submitted, THOMAS S. GRINDLE, Superintendent of Schools. January 8, 1935. 500 TOWN OF LEXINGTON TEACHERS' RESIGNATIONS, TRANSFERS AND APPOINTMENTS --1934 RESIGNATIONS Name Benjamin J. Hill Evelyn Blamire Dorothy Perkins Muriel Rollins Chester Cook Harriet E. Bryer Flora R. Hall Marjorie Osgood Sara Suttill Helen A. Boyd Josephine Manchester Arlene E. Rowe Verda Dunn, Building Assistant Katherine Hennessy Helen H. Nelson Olive M. Strangman Mabel E. Wheeler Phyllis M. Clarke School Junior High School Junior High School and Elementary Junior High School Junior High School Senior -Junior High School Adams School Adams School Adams School Adams School Adams School Franklin School Hancock School Munroe School Munroe School Munroe School Munroe School Munroe School Special TRANSFERS Ruth Morrison from Parker School to Adams School Helen Henderson from Parker School to Adams School Katherine Hodgdon from Parker School to Adams School— Building Assistant NEW TEACHERS Mabel Miller _.... Senior High School Dorothy Beck ....._,_._......_ ...., .._ ....... _.Junior High School William Cuzner __..._.._.._ »....._. Tumor High School Ella Felsch _._._.....—._..._._.._...............Junior High School Harold Goeres ........... w _..... . _ ...........Junior High School Wendell Withington .._...__........_ .Senior -Junior High Schools Helen A. Boyd ._. _— ...-Adams School Helen Crowley W __..___._._...__....__..._ .. ....Adams School Margaret Kimball, Building Assistant.....__Adams School Helen E. Winning ________._—____Adams School SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Priscilla G. Comeau __.____._...._._____._Franklin School Alice Lindstrom, Building Assistant _Franklin School F. Elizabeth Stromdahl ........................_.....___Franklin School Edith A. Blackadar ...... ...--....—.____Hancock School Harriet Donahue, Building Assistant Hancock School Althea Earley........_._...._...__............_.._..w. Munroe School Alice Luce ......... _...._..._.__._...._.. _ _..._.... Munroe School Alice M. Read _......... __...........__....... .....................„.—_Munroe School Mary A Sullivan ._.__...,_ .., ... ^..._ ..._ ....,Munroe School Helen Wellington, Building Assistant ....._Munroe School Doris E. Bauer .......... ...._....... _._..._....._„............._._..,Parker School Hazel Dumas, Building Assistant .___...._Parker School Marion Willis _....__......_.............. ...,....._ _.._......_Special Evelyn B. Peavey, two days a week _... Elementary PRIZES -1934 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Robert P. Clapp Oral Essay Prize,. Robert P. Clapp Written Essay ........ George O. Smith Essay Prize. Hallie C. Blake Prizes ..._ French Scholarship Medals Washington and Franklin Medal American Legion Athletic Medals.. Elsa W. Regestein Awards 501 Randall W. Richards, Jr. Peggy Baker Randall W. Richards, Jr. Randall W. Richards, Jr. Tie between Peggy Baker Anna E. Valente 1st. Randall W. Richards, Jr. 2nd. Mary Kathryn Harrigan 3rd. Sally Walker Randall W. Richards, Jr. John C. Janusas Anna E. Valente Randall W. Richards, Jr. Marjorie L. Hill Virginia Bennett Sally Walker David B Freeman FRENCH SCHOLARSHIP MEDALS Junior High School ........... _..�__ Adams School ___ ---------.--- 1. Ellen Greeley 2. Fred Spencer 3. Virginia Kelley 1. Jean Vadenboncoeur 2. Frank Berry 3. Marion Hess 502 Franklin School TOWN OF LEXINGTON Hancock School Munroe School Parker School 1. Marion Simpson 2. Natalie Hall 3. John McNally 1. Stuart C. Broderic 2. Robert B. Michelson 3. Ernest A. Giroux 1. Jean Lothrop 2. Jean Ridlon 3. Philip Morse 1. Marcia E. Nelson 2. Julia Cuccinello 3. Tie between K. Gertrude Hinchey Mary E. McCormack PUTNAM PRIZE Hancock School ........ _.......—..._......_.._..... Stuart C. Broderic SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ENROLLMENT BY COURSES October, 1933 Boys Sophomore ____ 40 40 Senior ..._ ...... _.. 58 Post Grad......—. 1 Total .... _ ......... 139 Business Girls Total 53 93 51 91 46 104 4 5 154 293 College General Boys Girls Total Boys Girls Total Total 49 51 100 25 5 30 223 47 37 84 26 6 32 207 25 39 64 13 7 20 188 9 5 14 19 130 132 262 64 18 82 637 DISTRIBUTION OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS BY SUBJECTS Subjects English _ ... Languages Social Studies American History ...__ ...._... .... World History _...... .....».. _.._..._ Early History ._.._._..._._._._.......... Surv. of Early History _._.._..... Surv. of Modern History ____ American Problems (1 yr) American Problems (% yr) .... No. of Number of Pupils classes Grade X Grade XII Post PAL Grad. 20 223 207 188 8 626 10 96 88 61 6 251 5 49 32 21 102 6 188 2 190 6 48 146 1 2 197 1 19 19 1 25 25 1 15 15 1 37 1 38 1 33 33 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 503 504 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Law ('J2 yr) . .. _.._..._.......__..._.._ 1 31 31 Commerce & Industry ...» .. ... 3 99 2 2 103 Mathematics Plane Geometry 4 86 6 5 4 101 Algebra I .._ 1 16 4 6 2 28 Algebra II ...__.._...__...._.._...._.. 2 43 7 10 60 Solid Geom. & Trig. 1 6 2 8 Sciences General Chemistry ..... 3 69 13 82 College Chemistry - Lab. ......... 1 24 2 26 Practical Physics 2 1 54 7 62 College Physics - Lab_..... 1 20 5 25 Biology ..----..._..----.......----...._...----..... 4 126 3 1 130 Commercial Subjects Bookkeeping 1 25 1 2 28 Stenography ............._ .__....._2 34 15 1 50 Typewriting ...-....... 5 71 52 29 4 156 Clerical Training ...... _..... ,._......... 3 87 6 3 96 Business Organization ....._ 4 93 1 35 129 Non-academic Subjects Home Economics 3 5 6 7 18 Manual Arts 2 25 24 12 61 Freehand Drawing ....._.._ 1 11 9 7 1 28 Mechanical Drawing ...__...._...._ 1 1 1 Art Appreciation 3/week 1 9 9 10 28 Chorus 2/week . 1 60 39 38 137 Orchestra 3/week 1 13 8 4 25 Band 3/week 1 4 5 6 15 Gym. 2/week..._................._10 216 198 157 571 Total number ...._....... ........................ 111 1,294 1,135 1,004 63 3,495 ENROLLMENT IN LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS October, 1934 School Boys Girls Total Senior High School .....___.......... ....... 333 304 637 Junior High School .... __........._.... 296 311 607 Adams School ...._.............._..... _..... 190 167 357 Franklin School . _...., .._.._..... 133 130 263 Hancock School . 121 134 255 Munroe School _..__.. _._ 120 117 237 Parker School _...___......_ ........ 125 119 244 Totals ......_........._..._........„......1,318 1,282 2,600 VOCATIONAL SCHOOL ENROLLMENT — 1934 Boston Trade ti Somerville Vocational Waltham Vocational SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 505 MEMBERSHIP AND ATTENDANCE (Extract from School Returns to the State Department of Education School Year Ending June 30, 1934) Pupils Enrolled Elem. Jr. High Sr. High Total Boys 695 301 313 1,309 Girls __.......__......_....___...._.._._.._... 666 279 270 1,215 1,361 580 583 2,524 Non -Resident Pupils (including State and City Wards) who attended the schools for not less than half the school year _ _ ...._...._........... 17 39 145 201 Aggregate Attendance _..._...__.._ 207,803 98,864 98,386 405,053 Average Daily Attendance ....._...- 1,188 544 540 2,272 Average Number of Days the Public Schols were in Ses- sion .......... .......___._...._..._ ........_._._.. 175 181 181 178 Average Membership ...__......... 1,296 573 569 2,438 REPORT OF ATTENDANCE OFFICER Number of home calls ................ 348 Number of truants .—...... 75 There was one court case this year, and the child was given a suspended sen- tence to the Training School. 506 TOWN OF LEXINGTON LEXINGTON SCHOOL SAVINGS December 31, 1934 N O 0D 01 ' N u0 .-r P9 C'rJ CN 04 'd: t-: OD 00 A� 00'40GeNIi'0,- CO o 00 ..C3NCD L0 OD vasa a e0 a C-• � �D000 00 100 V- 0 O t: N O l{ sM o C ' N N 'dM 00 of u coPO G+'7 in N 0 eDr-I O ▪ 0000 C' t- 00 • 00 tri Dor oo 0 0 07 Cn ,- cp 000 N 0OCD 00 1-1 O CO W GV e! • 00 • 0 00 ' 0 a a) CO . a � 00cp 0 C 7oy f N Z s� z� 8 7 0�COCV� t-0 w CLnmt- ua 00 CD) -N sN O)N UD CO LO GQ �.9 00 0- t -- 69 - OD 00 w ets ti m CG r cc err 0 0 01 00 00 0- 00 a N 00 C7Nil us 10 GO 00 00 CO U V. 4 CO CO CO))0 ea. -I 00 OD 'd <r 0 Grand Totals SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 507 GRADUATING CLASS OF 1934 Robert Alfred Adler Walter E. Anderson Lois Ellsworth Andrews Beatrice E. Armstrong Peggy Baker Corine Margaret Baldu£ Margaret Elizabeth Balmer Mary Balmer Mae Barnes Pauline B. Baron Justin M. Barrett Walter Harold Barrett John David Barry, Jr. Marjory Louisa Bean Charles Langworthy Beaudry Eleanor R. Beecy Virginia Bennett Milton B. Berman Joseph Busa Mary Margaret Cabot Ethel M. Cardin Beatrice Marie Casey John P. Castelli Vaughan M. Coates Helen Theresa Condon William H. Condon Margery A. Connor Nial John Cotter Thomas Alexander Crawford Everett J. Custer, Jr. Grace Emma Custer Ethel V. Dahlstrom Ralph Harry Delfino James Dias Richard J. Doran Doris Louise Douglass William J. Donnellan Olive May Draper Elizabeth Cecelia Eichorn George Faulkner James W. Faulkner Alan Frederick Lydiard Francis MacDonald Melville R. Maclntosh Odin H. MacPhee Mary D. Malaguti Elizabeth Gertrude Mara John F. Mara Joseph F. Marshall Beatrice E. Maxner Frances Rita McCarron John F. McCullough, Jr. Mary Katherine McGann Alfred Joseph Medeiros Leo I. Meltzer David A. Miller Ellen Mills Maxwell Minen Melvin L. Park, 3rd (Mitchell) Allan A. Montgomery Frank T. Morgan Raymond W. Mowat William Kenneth Murray William Lester Nelson Catharine Elizabeth Neville Mary Ann Nicolls Viola Florence Nutt John Lawrence Nuttall, Jr. Doris M. Ohlson Marguerite M. Oldford Aurio J. Pierro William Ernest Porter John T. Quinlan, Jr. Joseph Caryl Raciti Chester Melvin Ramsdell Florence Rhones Randall Weston Richards, Jr. Gerhard A. Rowe Dorothea Isabel Rowse F. Lawrence Schiorring Elizabeth Sarrilla Pauline Lillian Sherman 508 TOWN OF Gardner Charles Ferguson Cecelia Marie Forsyth Guy J. Franceschelli David B. Freeman Ruth Emerson Frost Marjorie Elizabeth Fuller Edward H. Glass David Gordon Govan Catherine E. Graham Selwyn H. Graham, Jr. Carl Sherbrooke Hagar Albee T. Hardy Mary Kathryn Harrigan Marion Grace Hart Marion Wentworth Hart, Jr. Marjorie L. Hill Donald F. Hinchey Josephine A. Hobart Olive Katherine Holbrook Gordon Willis Hunt John Charles Janusas Leonard Jellis, Jr. Charles Joseph Kaceraukas Agnes Margaret Kazarian Elizabeth Maude Kelley Eunice A, Kelley Charles Richmond Kelly Alfred H. Kirton Frank Edward Krantz Allen Lasoff Paul B. Lloyd George N. Lovejoy LEXINGTON Ralph Carl Shorey, Jr. Herbert Hanson Smith Marguerite Smith Charles Herbert Sorensen Olga de Camera Stone `Hazel L. Stymest Frank P. Sullivan Margaret Rita Sullivan Timothy Francis Sullivan Robert Swan 011e Swenson Thomas Talcott Thomas A. Tarrazzana Jean Temple William J. Tobin Gordon D. Townsend Constance Truran Anna E. Valente Sally Walker Dorothy Frances Walsh Ruth Alice Walsh Francis William Welch Ruth Carol Wheaton Mary Elizabeth Whipple Catherine G. Wilson George B. Wilson G. Sanford Wolfe Martha Frances Woodruff Margaret Wrightington Frank John Yudis Ernest Viano Zuretti CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE George Robert Andrews John Ewing Barnes ANNUAL REPORTS INDEX Animal Inspector, Report of _.._...._...._........._ __....._.. Appropriation Committee, Report of ........_._.............,...,.....__.........__.._ Appointed Officers __.._...._..._._._.....,............._...- Board of Assessors, Report of ..,,,»....».._...._...._...._......_.._.....,...._........._................ " " Appeals, " " Building Inspector, " Cary Memorial Library Report of Trustees .............._...._...._..__...._...._ 415 " " Librarian _,......._416 " " Treasurer 421 " " Investment Committee 423 Cemetery Commissioners, Report of.....__.._...._..__...._.............,,.,......_...._,..._._.. 436 Committees Appointed_.____..........__.._...._....__....._...._..._...._...._...,. 15 Deputy Tree Warden, Report of .............. _....... _______ ...... ... 399 Committee on Lectures, Report of....,_..........,.............,__._...._..._...._...._..__... 438 DentalClinic, Report of ..,,._.._...._....__.._.........._..._......_...,_................ ...._.........._.._. 332 Director of Accounts, Report of _.._...._..__...._........__...._...._ .................. 277 Engineer, Report of ....._.._...._........_..,._...__...._...._.........__._..._...._...._........._ ....... 334 Fire Engineers, Report of ...._._......._..__........._...._..._...._...._...._.. __...---- 340 ForestWarden, Report of...._..._...._...._...._...._...._........._......_.._.._........__-........._ 343 Health Inspector, Report of...,._..._........._..-._...._....____....,....._.....,,........,_.. 345 Health Officer, Report of...,.,,............................._........_..._.....,.._...._..._...._ 347 Listof Jurors..._...._..__........._..__...........»......,,,....»...,,,,,.._......,.„...._ .._...._..__.........__ 350 Local Administrator, Report of . ...._.__454 Listof Town Officers_............_...._........_........_...............,,,,......._.................._...__3 Milk Inspector, Report of.....__._........_.._...._....._..,._.._..._....,........,.,....... 353 Moth Dept., Report of _._...._....__.._...._.._...._........__........ ..._............... 354 ParkSupt., Report of....._...._...._......,._...._...._...._...._...._...._...._...._......._....._......._._... 356 PlanningBoard, Report of ....._...._...._...,_ ......................_...._...._ __.._...._...._...._._.._...,. 439 Plumbing Inspector, Report of . 368 Police Department, Report o£ . 369 Posture Clinic Committee, Report of ....._...._ .._...._..__-....._.. _..._....._.._ 372 Public Welfare Department, Report of ....._..n ......._..__......_..._...._....__._375 Public Works Supt., Report of . ._......_............ _...._... .._ 380 Sealer of Weights and Measures, Report of ..._..._............. _....,, 384 Selectmen, Report of ...._ ...,..........._...._.._...._.,.._._._...._..._.._...._... ....,.... _168 Slaughtering Inspector, Report of ....._..__...._....__......-... .._......-._...._..._ .._ 386 Soldiers' Relief Department, Report of .. 387 509 322 425 11 325 328 331 610 TOWN OF LEXINGTON StreetSupt., Report of _... T.. -.—........_._._..,._..._. .....»......_..._..r... Tax Collector, Report of .....__ ...._.._—._...._.._...._.._ ..._.. .._.._ _..._— Town Accountant, Report of ..._.._......._...._._...................__._.........—. Receipts....._.._....,_..,........,.»......_...._.. _.......—.._..._ ...,......._...._.__..._._...-- Expenditures _..._:..____..:,»... ............_..__.._...._._�...,,.......,._... _ Borrowing Capacity of the Town ........:..._...._...._....._....._.....,,........ Revenue Loans_._...._..._..._....__....,_..._...._...—._..._..._..._...__._....... ... Movement of Town Debt _ •...._..:...._...__ .... BalanceSheet....,_..._....__._........—...,......_..,..,..._..._...._..__...._...._...._...._ .. DetailedAccounts ,..._...._........ _._...._..._..._.... ._...._.... ..........__...._....--•----. TownClerk, Report of....._........._.........._.._...._.._-__-._...._...._.........._ .._..._.—...._...._._.. Birth...._...._.............__.........__......._...._...._.......__...._...._ _..._..._...._...._........._.. Marriages_..._........__.....,,............_.._...._......._._...._..__..._...._........ Deaths....._............................_...._..._-..._...._..._........_......,,_,... ......_...-_....... — ..... Town Counsel, Report of .........._..._...._.._—.._._...........,.,......................_......_... TownMeeting Members,................_.._..._....__...._...._.........................__....._... _.-. TownPhysician, Report of,...._...._...._..._..._......_.._........._....».................__...._...._..... Town Records Warrant for Town Meeting, March 5, 1934 ....._...._-.........._....,,,......... Annual Town Meeting, March 6, 1934 ....._..-._...._....__.._........ .............. Adjourned Town Meeting, March 19, 1934 ._.._....__.._..._...-_.....,.._.._. Special Meeting of Town Meeting Members of Precinct Three, March 26, 1934....._..._...._....__.........._......,..,_...._................ Second Adjourned Town Meeting of the Annual Town Meet- ing held March 26, 1934....._......_.._...._...._...,.,.........,,,...._........._............._..... Warrant for Primary Election, April 24, 1934 ........._...._.....,.._.. Pre -Primary State Election; April 24, 1934 ....._. ................,,,....._..... Warrant for Town Meeting, June 25, 1934 -...._...._...._....,...._...,............ General By -Laws .. .»..... Warrant for State Primary, September 20, 1934 ......... ___........ _._.. Warrant for Town Meeting, October 29, 1934 ....._...-_...._...._ .._.... Special Meeting of Town Meeting Members of Precinct Two, Special Meeting of Town Meeting Members of Precinct Four, October29, 1934 ....._._._...._...._...._...._....•......._.._...._.. ...._..... _...._...--.--.- Special Town Meeting, October 29, 1934 _...._ ._..._......—.... Warrant for State Election, November 6, 1934 ..... State Election:November 6, 1934 ._.._........»..,,.,,........,.,,..»...._...._....__... Recount held November 17, 1934 for the Office of Governor's Council. ._......__...._...._ ..............._... Recount held December 15, 1934 for the Office of Secretary ofState _..._..,._...._...._...._...._ _..._...._...._..._..._ _..._......_.._..... Approval of General By -Laws ....._...._........ ._........ _...____.._...._._ ... Town Treasurer, Report of....._..—..._...._..__........_........_..__........._...._...._._..._.... Trustees of the Bridge Charitable Fund, 1933, Report of .,,........ Trustees of the Public Trusts, Report of ...._.. _ _......___.—__...._.._ Water & Sewer Dept. Supt., Report of ........ _...,_... ___...._..—_...__._...._._ Wire Inspector, Report of . ......_ .. 389 442 173 176 185 274 276 275 190 210 153 155 163 159 392 4 397 17 29 37 45 47 64 66 70 88 111 121 125 127 128 138 142 149 150 152 444 445 447 401 414 ANNUAL REPORTS 511 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Attendance Officer, Report of 505 Caretakers of Buildings & Grounds .- 470 Distribution of Senior High School Pupils by Subjects _______ 502 Elementary Schools, Report of .... ._..,._..._.__...._._._..._.....»_..,.....»»...._..._._. 490 Enrollment in Lexington Public Schools _...._..__..._.......»........_ 503 Extracts from the Report of the School Physician and the SchoolNurse ....,........»._..,_..._...._..__..,...... _..._....... _.,.._.._...._...._.._ 495 Financial Statement ..._...._.............,....._..._...._....__.._........._».._...._.... ........._ ..._..... 462 Financial Statement of High School Addition .__...,.,..._ ........__..._..... 464 Junior High School, Report of ...._....,...............__...._........__........._......,....._... 484 Lexington Parent-Teacher Association_.............»..,,_....»._._...._...._._...._.......... 466 Membership Attendance 505 Rosterof Teachers..,...._.._...._.__...._...._...............»...,.,,.._...._...........----..._....__....,,..,.... 468 School Committee, Report of . »...,,.,....___...._...._.......__.....,,...... 459 School Committee Organization - 465 SchoolSavings ...._......._..........»».....,._.._.._...._...._...._...,......,._...._......,..._...._...._ 506 Senior High School Enrollment by Courses ........_.._...._........,,......_......_...__ 502 Senior High School Graduating Class ....,.....__.._...._...__.._....».»._...,,,507 Senior High School, Report of _.._....__.....,,....__..._...._._._........__....,.,,... 479 Statement by School Committee _.._......_........._._.........._...._........._...._...._ 460 Superintendent of Schools, Report of .-..--......._.............._...._....._..._...._._471 Teachers Resignations and Appointments .-..._....__. ........... _...._...._...._500 Vocational School Enrollment .,..._........_.... ....._..-----._...._._...._.,.._...._...._504