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Home My WebLink About1942-Annual ReportANNUAL REPORTS OF THE TOWN OFFICERS OF Lexington, Massachusetts Year, 1942 SOMERVILLE PRINTING CO., INC. SOMERVILLE, Mass. LEXINGTON "The Birthplace of American Liberty" Population 1942 — 13,187 Highest elevation — 380 feet above sea level Lowest t elevation — 110 feet above soya level Settled — 1642 ---- Cambridge Farms Incorporated as a. Town — 1.713 Valuation — n2,302,328.04 Tax Rite .194:..' — $29.50 Area of Town in acres -- . 10,650.42 Area of Town in, miles • 10.64 Extreme length in miles 5.8 Extreme width in miles 485 1)1 le Streets _ . 54.43 miles Private Streets _ .._55.45 miles State 1-ligliways _ __ ..___._..10.84 iniles Trunk Lino Severs 6.31 miles Street Sewers 17.1.2 miles Water Mains ___ _ 71.65 miles Lm-ateil 10.11 milt's from Boston 11'x11 lairs lint Parks and Playgrounds Schools — ('lass A TOWN OF LEXINGTON TOWN OF LEXINGTON List of Town Officers March, 1942 to March, 1.943 SELECTMEN Archibald R. Giroux, Chairman '43 William G. Potter, '44 A. Edward Rowse, '44 George W. Sarano, '45 Errol H. Locke, '45 Town Clerk James J. Carroll Town Treasurer James J. Carroll Collector of Taxes William S. Scamman School Committee Cemetery Commissioners Trustees of Public Trusts Moderator Constables Planning Board *Resigned *Deceased Tracy W. Ames, '43 Randall B. Houghton, '44 Annie F. Putney, '45 John E. Gilcreast, '43 AIhert H. Burnham, '44 James J. Walsh, '45 Clarence S. Walker, '44 Howard S. 0. Nichols, '46 Thomas G. Lynah, '48 Robert H. Holt John C. Russell Edward C. Maguire Edwin B, Worthen, Jr., '43 Donald E. Nickerson, '43 Lester F. Ellis, '44 *Frederick C. Newhall, '44 * Resigned—Vacancy filled by election of Richard P. Cromwell, '43 Wm. Roger Greeley, '45 :Edward W. Kimball, '45 IDeceased—Vacancy Siled by election of Clem H. Ferguson, '43 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN MEETING MEMBERS 5_ G TOWN OF LEXINGTON PRECINCT ONE Name Address Term A William M. Aquaro Gilbert A. Arnold 50 Rindge Avenue 3 Richard Road Expires H 'Warren K. Hadley 488 Mass. Avenue 1945 Mary D. Hatch Concord Highway 1943 Lewis L. Hoyt 30 Locust Avenue 1945 Arnold E. Howard 14 Robbins Road 1943 George M. Hynes 28 Locust Avenue 1943 J Carl B. Jones 306 Lowell Street 1944 L Harold S. Liddick 12 Plymouth Road 1943 1945 Ralph F. Little 56 Robbins Road 1943 1943 "Waiter Longbottom 16 Independence Road 1944 Robert F. Luta 821 Mass. Avenue 1945 B William G. Barrett 28 Rawson Avenue 1944 M Henry Brask 9 Robbins Road 1943 'Harold MacGilvray 12 Cary Street 1944 John Milton Brown 5 Plymouth Road 1943 Clarence E. MacPhee 14 Baker Avenue 1944 Joseph C. Brownell 12 'raft Avenue 1945 Arthur F. Mason 46 Watertown Street 1945 John E. Burbidge 62 Chase Avenue 1944 William F. McCarthy 8 Taft Avenue 1945 Charles B. Meek 142 Marrett Road 1945 Eugene L. Morgan 20 Robbins Road 1943 C Harold D. Morgan 20 Robbins Road 1943 Rudolph F. Carlson 30 Baker Avenue 1944' Lyle J. Morse ' 26 Locust Avenue 1943 Lyon Carter 39 Marrett Road 1945 John D. Collins 14 Chase Avenue 1944 Henry C. Cotton 123 Marrett Road 1945 P William F. Covil 30 Independence Avenue 1944 Annie F. Putney 31 Locust Avenue 1944 Paul V. Curean 24 Baker Avenue 1945 Ernest Cutter 127 Fol/en Road 1943- R Louis J. Reynolds 1050 Mass, Avenue 1943 D Aiden L. Ripley 52 Fallen Road 1945 Joseph L. Dahlstrom 32 Chase Avenue 1943 Albert G. Ross 5 Locust Avenue 1944 Thomas J. Donnelly, Jr. 16 Smith Avenue 1944 J. Henry Duffy 25 Maple Street 1944 S Clarence E. Smith 18 Pinewood Street 1945 E Clayton J. Sullivan 14 Taft Avenue 1945 John F. Enser 12 Summit Road 1945 -John J. Sullivan 5 Butler Avenue 1945 F George E. Foster Malcolm R. Fuller 10 Plainfield Street 32 Independence Avenue 1944 1944 W John A. Wilson George B. Wilson 62 Fern Street 62 Fern Street 1945 1944 G PRECINCT TWO Allan G. Galt 4 Robbins Road 1943 Leon B. Garfield 368 Mass. Avenue 1944 Tracy W. Ames 2 Highland Avenue 1944 Frederick M. Gay 7 Robbins Road 1943 George H. Anker 364 Marrett Road 1944 Lincoln C. Grush 10 Tower Road 1943. %Harold C. Ashley 39 Highland Avenue 1943 B Walter C. Ballard Charles S. Beaudry Walter G. Bieck George W. Butters c William E. Chamberlain D John H. Devine Harold C. Denham Arthur C. Dodge William F. Ilowne E Lester F. Ellis Robert 14. Eldridge F Clements H. Ferguson William Wallace Ferguson Robert W. Fernald Thomas E, Fitzgerald i9oward W. Foley G John E. Gilereast William R. Greeley George H. B. Green Arthur L. Craves H William M. Hall Stephen F. Hamblin Norman M. Hill Frederic B. Hunneman Arthur F. Hutchinson Edwin W. Hutchinson K Edward W. Kimball L Harold B. Lamont Ernest A. Lindstrom Harold F. Lombard F. Stanley Love ANNUAL REPORTS 8 Raymond Street 5 Raymond Street. 11 Highland Avenue 40 Highland Avenue 14 Eliot Road 19 Slocum Road 8 Jackson Court 52 Percy Road 236 Marrett Road 188 Waltham Street 495 Waltham Street 30 Vine Brook Road 0 Belfry Terrace 4 Washington Street 5 Parker Street 253 Marrett Road 73 Bloomfield Street 1948 Mass. Avenue 1377 Mass. Avenue 76 Bloomfield Street 1357 Mass. Avenue 45 Parker Street 18 Belfry Terrace 7 Parker Street 199 Blossom Street 135 Blossom Street 1359 Mass. Avenue 20 Winthrop Road 63 Farmcrest Avenue 24 Vine Brook Road 3 Wallis Court 1945 1943 1941 1944 1943 1945 1944 1945 1945 8 M Arthur H. McLearn N Dana Thurber Norris P Robert T. Person William E. Phillips Marjorie Pierce Murray T. Potter Elwyn G. Preston R Randall W. Richards Henry W. Robertson 1943 Robert L. Ryder 1945 1945 1943 1944 1943 1944 1943 1945 1943 1944 1943 1944 1943 1945 1944 1944 1944 1945 1944 1945 1944 s Edward W. Sibley Clyde E. Sleeves T Lee E. Tarbox H. Webster Thomas W Paul Whipple Edwin B. Worthen Edwin B. Worthen, Jr. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 1387 Mass. Avenue 7 Winthrop Road 42 Percy Road 10 Eloomfield Street 59 Forest Street 19 Walnut Street 4 Bennington Road 67 Farmcrest Avenue 4 Raymond Street 1 Grassland Street 18 Eliot Road 24 Hilltop Avenue 8 Rowland Avenue 50 Bloomfield Street 15 Belfry Terrace 5 Winthrop Road 5 Winthrop Road TOWN MEETING MEMBERS AT LARGE C James J. Carroll F Charles E. Ferguson H Robert H. Holt P William G. Potter S George C. Sheldon W Sydney R. Wrightington 17 Muzzey Street 16 Highland Avenue 11 Bennington Road 25 Walnut Street 16 Percy Road 7 Bennington Road 1943 1944 1943 1944 1943 1945 1945. 1945 1943 1945 1944 1945 1945 1944 1943 1945 1943 1942 1942 1942 1944 1942 1942 A Wilbur H. Abbott Alan G. Adams 8 Nathan B. Bidwell Louis W. Bills Charles M. Blake Ronald D. Brown Albert H. Burnham William I. Burnham Eugene T. Buckley C Guy S. Chace Philip M. Clark D George M. Davis Norman A. Downs E Roswell S. Eldridge Everett S. Emery George W. Emery Leland H. Emery F Roy A. Ferguson G Charles 0. Goodwin George E. Graves H Hazen W. Hamlin Norman C. Hooper Clarence R. Hopkins L James 2-I. Lewis Moses M. Low M Richard W. Maynard Robert D. Mayo Charles A. McCormack Neil McIntosh Robert C. Merriam Clayton M. Morse Howard M. Munroe ANNUAL REPORTS PRECINCT THREE 14 Harding Road 15 Somerset Road 9 1943 1943 25 Adams Street 1945 73 Hancock Street 1945 59 York Street 1945 27 Edgewood Road 1943 34 East Street 1943 30 East Street 1945 22 Grant Street 1944 10 Meriam Street 25 Somerset Road 36 'Woodland Road 11 Edgewood Road 1944 1945 lU TOWN OF LEXINGTON R Lester T. Redman 10 Hayes Avenue 1945 Gordon D. Richards 58 Hancock Street 1945 Richard E. Rowse 24 Adams Street 1944 s Waiter E. Sands 103 Meriam Street 1944 George B. Sargent 50 Hancock Street 1943 Clarence Shannon 19 Edgewood Road 1943 William H. Shurtleff 41 Somerset Road 1943 George E. Smith 34 Grant Street 1945 James W. Smith 16 Frank;iu Road 1945 James W. Smith, Jr. S Glen Road 1943 Rupert H. Stevens 86 Meriam Street 1944 Matthew Stevenson 21 Oakland Street 1944 Robert M. Stone 32 Hayes Avenue 1945 T Fletcher W. Taft 4 Upland • Road 1944 1943 Ralph H, Tucker 100 Meriam Street 1943 1945 Gerald C. Turner 9 Hillside Terrace 1944 17 Edgewocd Road 1944 3 Stetson Street 1949 47 Somerset Road 1945 5 Stetson Street 1944 11 Berwick Road 1945 12 Corlidge Avenue 33 Adams Street 1944 1945 W George P. Wadsworth 211 Hayes Avenue 1945 Harvey F. Winlock 11 Meriam Street 1944 Robert Whitney 10 Round Hill Road 1945 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS AT LARGE H Randall 13. Houghton Errol H. Locke 50 Gleason Road 1944 R 35 13ertweIl Road 1943 A. Edward Rowse 15 Meriam Street 1944 23 Meriam Street 95 No. Hancock Street 1943 1944 77 Meriam Street 1943 6 Oakmount Circle 1943 35 No. Hancock Street 1943 8 Hancock Avenue 1943 4 Oakmount Cirdle 1944 29 Sherman Street 1943 344 Lowell Street 1944 A Lester Andrews Earl S. Archibald 16 Oakland Street 1943 3 Abbott Road 1942 38 Somerset Road 1944 PRECINCT FOUR 1 Hill Street 19 Downing Road 1945 1944 B Clayton F. Beach 44 Winter Street 1945 Winthrop H. Bowker 2184 Maes. Avenue 1945 Frederick • S. Britton 8 Bedford Street 1945 Carl E. Bryant 12 Fair Oaks Drive 1943 William J. Buckley 234 Lincoln Street 1944 C Winfield S. Caouette Charles T. Cogswell Otis J. Conner Francis B. Culbertson J. Everett Cumming Howard E. Custance Theodore A. Custance D Paul W. Dempsey H. Raymond Dulling Robert J. Fawcett Frederic L. Fischer George M. Fuller George R. Fuller H Paul Hanson Carl Hauck Converse Hill Willard C. Hill John T. Hinchey Norton T. 1tood John E, Hossfield Elmer C. Houdtette J Leonard Je1lis Roy Johnsen K Alfred Kargaard L Jasper A. Lane M George A. MaIlion Thelma F. Mather Everett E. Morrill William E. Mnlliken N Thomas A. Napoli Fred C. Newhall Donald E. Nickerson ANNUAL REPORTS 4 Wachusett Circle 35 Prospect Hill Road 58 Outlook Drive 62 Harding Road 20 VaiIle Avenue 2 Tewksbury Street 100 Bedford Street 187 Spring Street 21 Outlook Drive 511 Marrett Road 2 Stratham Road 2210 Mass. Avenue 1 Sunnyknoll Avenue 70 Hill Street 14 Harbell Street 2101 Mass. Avenue 2160 Mass. Avenue 85 Hinchey Road 41 Reed Street 128 Reed Street 2652 Mass. Avenue 70 Ward Street 2295 Mass. Avenue 226 Lincoln Street 177 Waltham Street 29 Wachusett Drive 43 Wachusett Drive 53 Harding Road 225 Waltham Street 23 Middle Street 2 Audubon Road 2198 Masa. Avenue 11 12 TOWN 'OF LEXINGTON 1944 r 1944 Howard A. Patterson 123 Blake Road 1945 1£44 1943 R 1944 Francis H. Ready 2246 Mass. Avenue 1945 1943 Lawrence H. Rivers 29 Lincoln Street 1944 1945 William R. Rosenberger 2139 Mass. Avenue 1944 S 1943 James C. Shaw 11 Hamblen Street 1944 1944 Gordon Elliot Slater 9 Kimball Road 1944 James E. Spellman 24 Shirley Street 1943 A. Randall Soderberg 51 Dexter Road 1944 1945 1945 1943 Thomas L. Taylor 33 Prospect Hill Road 1945 1945 1943 1944 1945 1945 1943 1944 1943 1943 1943 1943 1943 1944 1943 1945 1943 1945 1944 1945 194k W Roland L. Wentworth 44 Simonds Road 1945 Raymond L. White 12 Middle Street 1943 George G. Whiting 333 Waltham Street 1944 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS AT LARGE G Archibald R. Giroux 6 Stratham Road 1943 S George W. Sarano 315 Lincoln Street 1945 ANNUAL REPORTS 13 APPOINTED OFFICERS Animal Inspector Appropriation Committee Assessors Assistant Assessor Board of Appeals (Acting under Building and Zoning Law) Dr. Chester L. Blakely George C. Sheldon, '43, Chairman *Robert .1. Fawcett, '43 'Resigned—Vacancy tilled by appointment of Harvey F. Winlock, '43 Ronald D, Brown, '43 George M. Hynes, '44 Richard W. Maynard, '44 *W. Russell Rosenberger, '44 * Resigned—Vacancy filled by appointment of Fred C. Newhall, '44 Raymond A. Bond, '45 Lewis F. Hoyt, '45 *James E. Spellman, '45 * Resigned—Vacancy filled by appointment of Carl E. Bryant, '45 tJaines H. Russell, Ex -Officio I- Vacancy filled by appoint- ment of Raymond I.. White, Ex -Officio Clyde E. Steeves, '43, Chairman William H. Burnham, '43 William H. Shanahan, '44 Leland H. Emery, '44 William A. Cann, '42 Frederick J. Spencer C. Edward Glynn, '43, Chairman Arthur N. Maddison, '44 #Edward W. Kimball, '45 :Deceased—Vacancy filled by appointment of Donald E. Nickerson, '45 *Howard W. Robbins, '46 * Resigned—Vacancy filled by appointment of Winthrop H. Bowker, '45 Erroll H. Locke, '47 14 Board of Appeals (Associate Membera) Board of Health, Agents Board of Retirement TOWN OF LEXINGTON Bridge Charitable Fund Trustees Building Inspector Burial Agents Cary Memorial Library, Librarian Cary Memorial Library (East Lexington Branch) Cary Memorial Library, Janitor Gary Memorial Library, Treasurer Clerk, Selectmen Constable J. Milton Brown :George H, B, Green $ Deceased—Vacancy filled by appointment of Walter C. Ballard Harold F. Lombard Lester T. Redman Eleanor M. Lowe *Dr, WIlliam Corwin * Vacancy filled by appoint- ment of Howard R. Carley *Clarence S. Walker, '43, Chairman * Resigned ---Vacancy filled by appointment of Howard S. 0. Nichols, '43 George V. Morse, '43 #'James H. Russell t Vacancy filled by appoint- ment of Raymond L. White Thomas G. Lynah, 13 Clarence S. Walker, '44 Howard S. O. Nichols, '46 *Charles E. Ferguson ' Resigned—Vacancy Pilled by appointment of William E. Cann Ralph H. Marshall Alice M. McCarthy Ralph A, Nason Eleanor R. Trowbridge Michael E. McDonnell Rev. Harold T. Handley Eleanor M. Lowe Charles F. Moloy -ANNUAL REPORTS 16 Dental Clinic Dog Officer Fence Viewers Field Drivers Fire Engineers (To April 30, 1942) Fire Engineers (From May 1, 1942) Forest Warden Gammel Legacy Income, Trustees Mrs. Irving Yelland Mrs. Frank Hudson Mr. Thomas S. Grindle John A. Russell * J. Bruce Lewis * Resigned—Vacancy filled by appointment of * Leigh V. Farnham * Resigned—Vacancy filled by appointment of Stanley A. Higgins *Albert A. Miller * Resigned—Vacancy filled by appointment of Clayton F. Beach Edward C. Maguire John C. Russell Edward W. Taylor Norman C. Hooper Edward F. Buttrick George W. Emery, Chairman Robert W. Fawcett William H. DrisceII Alan G. Adams Thomas J. Donnelly Edward W. Taylor *Mrs. Kenneth P. Blake * Resigned—Vacancy filled by appointment o£ Mrs. George W. Emery i=lcting with Dept of Pub, Welfare) George V, Morse Health Inspector Health Officer Lockup Keeper Measurer of Wood, Bark and Manure John Lamont Victor N. Rochette, M. D. James J. Sullivan Jacob Bierenbroodspot Harold I. Wellington 76 Milk Inspector Moth Dept, Superintendent Odorless Cart, Charge of Old Age Assistance Bureau TOWN OF LEXINGTON Old Age Assistance Bureau, Agent Park Superintendent Plumbing inspector Posture Clinic Committee Public Welfare Agent Agent of Selectmen to Administer Soldiers' Relief, Military & State Aid Public Works Superintendent Registrars of Voters Sealer of Weights and Measures Slaughter Inspector Superintendent of Public Works Town Accountant John Lamont John J. Garrity Peter Canessa Errol H. Locke George W. Sarano Luther R. Putney George V. Morse John J. Garrity Ernest A. Lindstrom Mrs. Steele Lindsay Mrs. Robert Moore Mrs, Edith M. Kelley Miss Margaret Kettell Miss ftlargaret Noyes Ger.rge V. Morse George V. Morse William, C. Paxton George H. Lowe. '43, Chairman Leon H. Truesdell, '44 Malcolm H. Clifford, '45 James J. Carroll, Clerk *Ralph E. Chadwick * Resigned—Vacancy filled by appointment of John Lamont George Whiting William C. Paxton tiames H. Russell i Vacancy filled by appoint- ment of Raymond L, White Town Counsel Town Engineer Town Physician Weighers (Public) Wire Inspector ANNUAL REPORTS Sydney R. Wrightington John T. Cosgrove Victor N. Rochette, M.D. Resigned # Deceased t Military Leave of Absence William E. Mulliken Harold I. Wellington Jacob Bierenhroodspot Arthur J. Rivet, Jr. Andrew Hammarbeck Edward L. Hanlon 17 18 TOWN OF LEXINGTON COMMITTEES APPOINTED AT VARIOUS TOWN MEETINGS COMMITTEE ON LECTURES UNDER THE WILL OF ELIZA CARY FARNHAM AND SUSANNA E. CARY Authorized March al, 1941 Robert E. Holt Louis W. Bills Thomas S. Grindle Grace L. Merriam COMMITTEE ON PLUMBING BY-LAWS Authorized July 27, 1939 Eugene L. Morgan Clarence R. Hopkins Howard E. Cuatance Winfield S. Caouette George E. Graves COMMITTEE ON BUILDING BY-LAWS Authorized March 25, 1940 Edwin B. Worthen, Jr. Charles E. Ferguson *ISoward W. Robbins Lewis M. Reynolds Gordon D. Richards Eugene T. Buckley *A. Randall Soderberg Lincolns C. Grush COMMITTEE ON SALARIES Authorized March 31, 1941 J. Milton Brown Thomas J. Donnelly, Jr. William H. Driscoll COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE Authorized March 31, 1941 *George W. Emery *James F. Spellman COMMITTEE TO STUDY PUBLIC WELFARE SITUATION Authorized March 31, 1941 W. Russell Rosenberger Harold F. Lombard Clarence E. Smith COMMITTEE ON ARBORETUM Authorized October 14, 1930 Edward B. Ballard Mrs. Richard Engstrom Mrs. William D. Milne Mrs. Hollis Webster Stephen F. Hamblin Sheldon A. Robinson Miss Mabel P. Cook Dr. Fred S. Piper *Resigned REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 19 TOWN WARRANT C01.1NONW EAI.TII OF M.iSSACrIuSETTS MIDDLESEX, SS. To 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, Adams School; Precinct Two, Three, and Four, Cary Memorial Building, on MONDAY, the SECOND DAY OF MARCH, A. D., 1942, at 6 o'clock A. M., than. and there to act on the following articles: Article 1. '1'o shouse by ballot the following town officers: One Towit Clerk for the term oI' one year; Two Selectmen for the term of three years; One Town Treasurer 1'or the term of one year; (Me. Collector of Taxes for the terns of one year; One Cemetery Commissioner for the term of three years; One member of the Sehool Committee for the terns of three years; One Moderator for the terns of one year; Two Members of the Planning Board for the term of three years; Two Constables for the term of one year; One Trustee of Public Trusts for the term of six years; Seventeen Town -fleeting Members in each Precinct for the term of three years; Two Town Meeting Members in Precinct One for a terns of two years; One Town Meeting Member in Precinct Two for a term of two years; One Town sleeting 31einher in Precinct Two for a term of one year; 20 TOWN OF LEXINGTON One Town Meeting ilember in Precinct Three for a tern of two yeai-s (sue Pow;n ]Testing Member in Precinct Three for a term of one year; One Town Meeting Member in Precinct Four for a term of one year. The polls will he open at 0:041 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 saki Town on Monday, the twenty-third day of March, 1942 at 8:00 1'. M., at which time and place the following articles are to be acted upon and determined exclusively by the Town Meeting Members in accordance with Chapter 215 of the Acts of 1929 and snbjeet to the referendnnl provided for by section eight. of said chapter. Article 2. To receive the reports of any Board of Town Officers or of any (`oniniittee of the Town and to appoint other Committees. Article 3. To see if the i'owil will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1114:3, and to issue a note or notes there- for, payable within one year and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Sec- tion 17, Chapter 44. General Laws. Article 4. To see if the Town will make the usual appropriations for Town expenses for the ensuing year, by direct appropriation, by transfer from available fund, or by a combination of the two meth- ods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to transfer unexpended .appropriation balances in any of the Accounts to the Excess and Deficiency Account, 01. act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Assessors to use money from available funds toward the reduction of the 1942 tax rate, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money to pay any unpaid bills for prior years of the various town depart- ments. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 21 ' Article 8. 'Po Kee if the Town will authorize the Board of Select- men to sell and dispose of the property taken by the Town by fore- closure of tax title:. Article 9. To set• if the Town willrote ;o ipinndrriaie a sum of money for the Reserve 1'nnr1 as provided by Chapter 40, Section (i, General laws. or art in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 10. To see if the Town wilt vote to authorize the Select- men to petition the Director of Accounts of the State for an audit for the year 1942. Article 11. 'I'o see if the Town will vote to instal] water urrins in such accepted or nuaecepte:l streets as the Selectmen may deter- mine during the year 1942 its accordance with authority contained iu the By-laws of the Town. snbjert •to the assessment of betterments, and to take by eminent domain any necessary easements therefor, and to pal- for the sane by direct appropriation, by transfer from arailah]e funds, or hl-' the issue= of notes or howls of the Town. Article 12. To see if the Town will vote to install sewer mains in such accepted or nnatr eeptecd streets as the Selectmen may de- termine during the year 1942 in accordance with St. 1897, Ch. 5114 as amended, or otherwise. and to take by eminent domain any neces- sary easements therefor, and to pay for the same by direct appro- priation, by transfer from available funds, nr by the issue of notes or bonds of the Town. Article 13. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to - install street lights in the following unaccepted streets: Robbins Road; Rangewav; Re►-olntionary load; Constitution Road. Article 14. To Ree if the Town will vote to appropriate funds for providing co-operation with the Federal Government in unem- ployment ache`:' atic1 o1 -her nrojects, of direct or indirect benefit to the town or its inhabitants. including vocational training, said funds. to be expended by the Selectmen; or act in any other manner in re lation thereto. Article 15. To see if the Town will authorise the Selectmen to increase the nay of some or all of the employees of the Public Works Department and to pay then{ the equivalent of one and one-half times th •ir• regular hourly pay rates for overtime and contract with them for empinvment aggregating at least forty-four hours per week and 22 TOWN OF LEXINGTON appropriate money therefor, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 16. To ser if the Town will establish and appropriate money for a separate fund under authority of Statute 1939, Ch. 40 and General Laws, Ch, 40, sec. ii.. para. 3 for expenditures whereby employment may be afforded citizens of the Town determined to be in need thereof, or for the purchase of hire of materials, supplies and equipment and the employment of labor for the furtherance of a contribution of the 'Town to any Federal unemployment relief pro- ject undertaken or to be undertaken within the Town, and to meet the appropriation in whole or in part by transfer from the account of the proceeds of bonds issued under the authority of St. 1939, Chapters 72 and 4:s3 foe expenditures in conjunction with funds of the Federal Government, or from other available funds; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 17. To see if the Tnwn will vote to revoke in whole or in part the authorization it voted at its meeting of March 25, 1940 un- der Article 2(1 of the Warrant for that meeting for the construction of certain sewers with funds procured by the issue of bonds, nnder authority of St. 1939, Chapters 72 and 453, so far as the said author- ization bas not yet been executers by constructing the said sewers, or act in .any other iirartates. in relation thereto. Article 18. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money to pay the necessary expenses of School Officers incurred outside the Common`veattir in securing- information upon matters in which the Town is interested or which may tend to improve the service in the School Department. .Article 19. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a stun of money for the installation of autom-atic sprinklers in the Munroe School, or act in ;my other manner in relation thereto. Article til. '1'o see if the Town will x-ote to appropriate money for highway maintenance under authority of Chapter 90 of the Gen- • oral Laws, or act in any other manner in relation thereto, Article 21. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money for the installation of fire alarm boxes, or act in. any other manner in relation thereto. Article 22. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money for the purchase of a billing machine for the Water Department, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 23 Article 23. To see if the Town will ant-horize the Selectmen to petition the Legislature for legislation authorizing the Town of Lex- ington to revoke its acceptance of the Tenement House Act .for Towns which is now General Laws, Chapter 145; or net in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 24. 'Co see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum to cover the expenses of printing, publishing, and distributing the pro- posed Building. Plumbing, and Gas Pitting By-laws, and provide for the tiaine by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 25. To see if the Town will amend its Building By-law by substituting therefor a new Building By-law, substantially in accordance with the copy on file in the office of the Town Clerk and open to public inspection, printed copies of which will be mailed to the 'lawn Sleeting Members: or art in any other manner in relation thereto. Artiele _'[i. TO tier if the Tn►►•ii will amend its Plumbing By-law by substituting• therefor a new Plumbing 13y -law, suhstairtially in aecoi hucce with the copy on file in the office of the Town Clerk and open to public inspection, printed copies o±' which will. be mailed to the Town Meeting ][embers: or art in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 27. To Nee? if the Town will vote to adopt a new Gras Kitting Br -lap-. s=ubs=taastially in accordance with the copy on file in the OUT of the Tows: Clerk and open to public inspection, printed copies: of which will be mailed to the Town Meeting Members; or act in any other manner in relation tlrereto. Article 28. To tiee if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to petition the Legislature for legislation authorizing the Town to ap- propriate money for the removal of scow and ice from private ways within the Town which are open to public use. Article 29. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Lexington Zoning By-law as follows: By changing "Section 16" to read as follows: Section 16. There shall he 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 24 • TOWN OF LEXINGTON year. The Selectmen shall alto appoint in like manner four associate members of the Board of Appeals one or more of whom may Ile designated by the Selectmen from titne to time to take the place of a regular member or members of the Board of Appeals as to cases arising under this by -]a►►- in ease of vacancy, inability to act or interest. Article 30. To see if the Town wi'l vote to amend the Lexington Zoning By-law as follows: By adding the following to Section 6 (a) second paragraph: However on such. lots there shall be provided on each side of each dwelling or other permitted main structure a side yard which shall be kept open frorn the front line of the main structure to the rear line thereof as follows: On lots recorded previous to July 19, 1929 the side yard shall be at least 7.5 feet in width and on bots recorded after July 19, 1929 but before October 6, 1938 the side yard shall be at least 10 feet in width. Article 31. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Lexington Zoning by-law as follows: By changing under Section 3 (b) C.1 Districts paragraph 7, which now reads: "Upon the northerly side of Massachusetts Avenue begin- ning at Vine Brook and extending westerly to the easterly line of Merriam Street, throughout its length extending north- erly to the Railroad property" lo read as follows: lJpon the easterly side of Massachusetts Avenue beginning at a point southerly and distant 164 feet from the center line of Grant Street and extending northerly to the southerly line of Merriam Stree=t, throughout its length extending easterly to the Railroad property. Article 32. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Lexington Zoning By-Iaw and Map as follows: By changing under Section 3 (b) C.1. Districts paragraph 8, which now reads: "Upon the westerly side of Massachusetts Avenue begin- ning at the northerly line of Winthrop Road and extending REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 25 northerly to a point opposite the southerly line of Merriam Street and .ot a depth of 100 Feet from the westerly line of Massachusetts Avenue throughout" to read as follows: Upon the westerly side of Massachusetts Avenue begin- ning at a point northerly and distant 56S feet from tlw center line of 'Winthrop Road and extending northerly to a point opposite the southerly line of Merriam Street and of a depth throughout of 100 feet from the westerly line of Massachu- setts Avenue or take any action thereto. Article 33. To see if the Town will instruct the Selectmen to petition the Legislature for legislation amending St. 1922, ('h. 1, striking out of Section 1 of that Statute, the words. "Overseers of the poor," and providing for a board of Public Welfare separate from the Board of Selectmen to be established either by election under General Laws. Ch. 40, nr by appointment by the Hoard of Selectmen and Public Works as the Town shall determine or any similar legislation ; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 34. To see if the Town will approve a Program recom- mended by the Board of Selectmen and the Appropriation Com- mittee for the establishment or a. policy relative to the operation of the various administrative departments of the Town and relative to Town finances during the present war and for reasonable period thereafter; oa• ,act in any other manner in' relation thereto. Article ;,i. To see if t•hc Town will authorize the acquisition of an easement for surface drainage and appropriate money therefor or provide for the payment therefor by transfer from available funds, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 36. '1'o .See it the Town will vote to appropriate looney for the erection of a. temporary structure to contain the nacres of those Lexington citizens serving with the armed forces of the United States of America, said structure to be placed at some conspicuous public place, the location to he selected by the Board of Selectmen; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. And you are directed to serve this'warrant seven days at least before th.e time of said meeting as provided in the By -Law of the Town. 26 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Fereof 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 sixteenth day of Feb- ruary, A. D., 1942. ARCIirnALn R. ttraoux Wr I.r.r A ar G. POTTER A. EDW RD ROW SE ErtrtOL H. I.00KE GNOW: h W. SARA NO Selectmen of Lexington CONSTABLE'S RETURN February 21, 1942 To the Town Clerk: 1 have notified the inhabitants of Lexington by posting printed copies of the foregoing Warrant in the vestibule of the Town Office Building and nine other public places in the Town, and by mailing a printed copy of the same to every registered voter in the Town, ten days before the time of said meeting. Attest: JOHN C. RUSSELL, Constable of Lexington REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 27 28 TOWN OF LEXINGTON PRECINCT THREE Kersey G. Reed Warden Nell McIntosh Deputy Inspector Charles E. Moloy, Jr. Inspector ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Cornelius P. CroninLeslie Teller Virginia E. Welsh Teller MARCH 2, 1942 Emma L. Hovey Teller John J. McCormack Tell Mary Demaso Tellerer Esther P. Graham Teller In pursuance of the fin egning warrant the legal voters of the Peter Robertson Teller Town of Lexington inet in their respective voting places in. saidJahn F. McKearney, Jr, Clerk Town on Monday. March the second in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and forte -two at six o'clock in the forenoon. PRECINCT FOUR Howard E. Cnstance Warden The following places were designated as the voting places for Irene E. Robinson Deputy Inspector the various precincts: Precinct dile, Adams School: Precinct Two, Mary A. Spellman Inspector Mary J. Ferry Clerk Three and Four, ['acv Memorial Ba]l. Helen T. Maguire Tellier George J. Vaughn Teller The following election officers having been duly appointed by the Carl Hauck Teller Selectmen. and Wardens of the varionS precincts were assigned for Caroline T. Deloury Teller duty as follows: Agnea G. Hall Teller PRECINCT ONE Constance L. Thompson Teller Charles J. Dailey Warden 'rlie calls were declared open in each precinct at six o'clock A. M. Pauline E. Bartlett Inspector 1I George E. Foster Inspector and retnaitiecl open until eight o'clock P. :IL .after whichlimeafter Mary E. Stankard Clerk due notice, they were closed. Mary A. Rowland Teller Donald Cameron Tellier The election officers were swnrli to the faithful performance of Annie H. McDonnell Teller their duties. Ilda J. Field Teller Helen B. Dolan Teller Richard E. Truesdell Teller L. Ellsworth Pierce Teller George F. Stygles Teller PRECINCT TWO Victor H. Harmon Warden 'John H. Ducey Inspector Ruth R. Ray Inspector Lucius A. Austin Clerk Arthur L. Hanson Teller Edward McGrory Teller Elizabeth R. Nourse Teller Madeline J. Corbett Teller Madeline V. Peterson Teller Laurina Metcalf Wilson Teller Helen A. McCaffrey Taller Jesse Condinho Teller [`lie ballots Were counted by the election otlieers in coria precinct, the tally sheets and total rote sheets prepared by the Town Clerk being used. The total registration of voters in each precinct was as follows: Precinct One 1490 One thousand four hundred ninety Precinct Two 1244 One thousand two hundred forty-four Precinct Three 1315 One thousand three hundred fifteen Precinct Four 1409 One thousand four hundred nine Total 5458 Five thousand four hundred fifty-eight The ballots cast were counted, enclosed in envelopes, sealed, •signed by the election officers, together with the unused ballots, and delivered to the Town Clerk at Iris office. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 29 30 TOWN OF LEXINGTON The Registrars of Voters and the Town Clerk c€1tmtsswt1 the re CEMETERY COMMISSIONER cult as follows: Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total James J. Walsh 287 315 358 316 12'i6 Precinct One Ballots Cast 347 (Three hundred forty-seven) Blanks 60 54 74 74 262 Precinct Two Ballots Cast. 369 (Three hundred sixty-nine) Precinct Three Ballots Cast 432 (Four hundred thirty-two) Total 347 369 432 390 1533 Precinct Four Ballots Cast 390 (Three hundred ninety) James J. Walsh was elected as Cemetery Commissioner for three years, Total vote cast 1538 (One thousand five hundred thirty-eight) SCHOOL COMMITTEE TOWN CLERK Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Pre. 1 1're.2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 'Total Annie F. Putney 283 298 330 302 1213 Janes J. Carroll 310 336 382 346 1374 Janes J. Waldron 2 2 Blanks 37 33 50 44 164 Blanks G4 71 100 88 323 Total 347 369 432 390 1538 Total 347 369 432 390 2533 Tames J. Carroll was elected as Town Clerk for one year. SELECTMEN Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre.4 Total Errol H. Locke 215 251 282 262 1000 George W. Sarano 220 265 255 265 1005 Matthew Stevenson 139 117 191 158 605 Blanks 120 105 136 105 486 Total .694 738 864 780 3076 Errol H. Locke and George W. Sarano were elected as Selectmen for three years. Annie F. Putney was elected to the School Ccnnnittee for three years. MODERATOR Pre. 1 Pre- 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Robert H. Holt 272 301 334 303 1210 Blanks 75 68 98 87 323 Total 347 369 432 390 1533 Robert H. Holt was elected as Moderator for one PLANNING BOARD year. Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre.3 Pre. 4 Total TOWN TREASURER William Roger Greeley 262 ' 282 332 302 1183 Edward W. Kimball 260 287 328 288 116:1 Pre, 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Blanks 172 159 204 190 726 James J. Carroll 314 334 379 347 1374 — — -- Blanks 33 35 53 43 164 Total 694 738 864 780 10+6 Totals 347 369 432 390 1538 William Roger Greeley and Edward W. Kimball were elected to the Planning Board for three years. James J. Carroll was elected as Town Treasurer for one year. CONSTABLES COLLECTOR OF TAXES Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Edward C. Maguire 290 321 369 328 1308 Pre. 1 Pre. S Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total John C. Russell 301 314 356 114 1285 William S. Scamman 310 320 376 352 1358 Blanks 103 103 139 118 483 Blanks 37 49 56 38 180 _ _____ Tota] 694 738 864 780 3076 Edward C. Maguire and John C. Russell were elected as Constables for one William S. Scamman was elected as Collector of Taxes for one year. year. Totals 347 369 432 390 1538 REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 31 TRUSTEE OF PUBLIC TRUSTS Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. - Pre. 4 Total Thomas G. Lynah 252 306 347 296 1300 Blanks 95 63 85 95 338 Total 347 369 432 390 1638 Thomas G. Lynah was elected as Trustee of Public Trusts for six years. TOWN MEETING MEMBERS 32 TOWN OF LrEXIN'GTON * Randall W. Richards 271 *RoPert L. Ryder 251 * Clyde E. Stems 273 * Lee E. Tarbox 289 *Edwin B. Worthen 293 Blanks 1678 *Town Meeting Members elected for the term of three years. TOWN MEETING MEMBERS For Two Years For Three Years PRECINCT ONE *William G. Barrett 243 PRECINCT ONE *John E. Burbidge 244 195 Blanks 207 223 *Town Meeting Members elected for the term of two years. 239 240 210 PRECINCT TWO 200 *H. Webster Thomas 270 261 Blanks 99 223 199 *Town Meeting Members elected for the term of two years. 197 222 237 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS 218 For One Year 207 214 PRECINCT TWO 216 *Robert T. Person 269 182 * Blanks 100 213 2003 *Town Meeting Member elected for the term of one year. *William M. Aquaro *Joseph C. Brownell *Lyon Carter *Henry C. Cotton *Paul V. Curran *John Y. Enser *Warren K. Hadley *Lewis L. Hoyt *Robert F. Lutz *Arthur F. Mason *William T. McCarthy *Charles B. Meek *Aiden L. Ripley *Clarence E. Smith *Clayton J. Sullivan *John J. Sullivan Joseph Trani *John A. Wilson Blanks *Town Meeting Members elected for the term of three years. TOWN MEETING MEMBERS PRECINCT TWO For Three Years *Walter C. Ballard 277 PRECINCT THREE *John H. Devine 270 *Nathan B. Bidwell 297 *Arthur C. Dodge 272 *Louis W. Bills 288 *William F. Downe 26363 *Robert H. Eldridge 266 #Charles M. Blake 264 *Clemente H. Ferguson 278 William I, Burnham 297 *Philip M. Clark 290 *William Roger Greeley 274 *Norman A. Downs 275 *Frederic B. Hunneman 268 *Everett S. Emery 291 *Harold B. Lamont 258 *Harold F. Lombard 867 'George W. Emery 291 *Murray T. Potter L78 *Roy A. Ferguson 291 *Elwyn G. Preston L70 *George E. Graves 289 REPORT OF TOWN CLERK E8 Dorothea W. Josephson 157 *Lester T. Redman 297 •Gordon D. Richards 291 *George E. Smith 297 'James W. Srnith 256 'Robert M. Stone 287 `George P. Wadsworth 290 ■Fletcher W. Taft 349 *Robert Whitney 262 Blanks 123 Blanks 2739 *Town Meeting Member elected for the term of two yeara. ■Town. Meeting Members elected for the term of three years. A true record, Attest: PRECINCT FOUR JAMES J. CARROLL, 84 TOWN OF LEXINGTON TOWN MEETING MEMBERS For Two Years PRECINCT THREE ■Lester L. Andrews 274 'Clayton F. Beach 258 •Winthrop H. Bowker 252 *Frederick S. Britton 962 *Theodore A. Custance 972 *Robert J. Fawcett .. 271 *Frederic L. Fischer 856 *George R. Faller 276 *Converse Hill 270 *Willard C. Hill 971 *Thelma F. Mather 242 *William E. Mu]liken 276 *Frey] C. Newhall 291 ■Howard A. Patterson 242 *Francis H. Ready 275 *Thomas L. Taylor 247 *Roland L. Wentworth . 245 Blanks 2149 *Town Meeting Memb3rs elected for the term of three years. TOWN MEETING MEMBERS For One Year PRECINCT THREE Town, Clerk Special Meeting of Town Meeting Members of Precinct One held Estabrook Hall, Monday, March 23, 1942. Meeting called to order by the Town Clerk, James J. Carroll, at 7 :40 P. M. There were thirty-two members present. Eugene L. Morgan was unanimously elected Chairman for the meeting. William F. Covil was unanimously elected as Clerk. Nominations were made for Edward T. Mears of 5 Watson Road and En►ile J. Vadeboncoeur of 35 Brandon Street to be elected as Town Meeting Members. Ballots were passed, with result as follows: 'James W. Smith, Jr. 294 Edward T. Mears 20 Blanks 138 Emile J. Vadeboncoeur 12 *Town Meeting Member elected for the term of one year. PRECINCT FOUR *Paul Hanson 257 Blanks 123 'Town Meeting Member elected for the term of one year. 32 Edward T. Mears was declared elected for a terni of two rears to fill vacancy- caused by the resignation of Malcolm R. Fuller. JAMES J. CARROLL, Towtt Clerk REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 35 ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING MARCH 23, 1942 The Town :fleeting was called to order at 8:10 P. 31. by the Mod- erator, Robert H. Holt. There were 119 Town Meeting Members present. The Town Clerk. James .1. Carroll, read the warrant for the meeting until further reading was waived upon motion of Select- man, A. Edward Rowe. 8:11 P. 11. The Constable's Return was read by the Town Clerk. 8:12 P. M. Unless otherwise specified all articles were presented by Select- man, Archibald E Giroux. Article 2. The Appropriation Committee report presented by Robert 3. Fawcett, Vice -Chairman. Motion made and seconded that the Appropriation Report be accepted and placed on file. Carried Unanimously 8:12 P. 31. Clarence E. Smith presented the report of the Committee on the Study of Public Welfare. _Motion made and seconded that report be accepted, placed on file, and committee discharged. Carried Unanimously 8:2!1 P. 31. Selectman, Archibald H. Giroux moves to fav Article 2 on the table and take up -Article 33. No objections. Article :3:3. Voted : That the Selectmen be instructed to petition the I.egislatui-e for legislation amending St. 1922, Ch. 1 by striking out of Section 1 of that statute. the words. "Overseers of the poor," and providing for a Board of Public Welfare separate from the Board of Selectmen to be established by aplrointnrent by the Board of Selectmen and Public 1Vorks. Carried Unanimously 8 :38 P. 11. Article 2. Report of 13rrilding By -Law Committee presented by Edwin B. Worthen. 3lotion made and seconded report be ac- cepted, placed on file. and committee be dissolved. Carried 1'naninuausly 8:4-1 P. M. 36 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Selectman, Archibald R. (Bronx moves to lay Article 2 on table and take up Article 25. No objections. 8:45 P. 3i. Article 25. Voted: That the Town amend its Building By -Law by substituting therefor a new Building By-law AR follows: Same on file in Town Clerk's Office. Amendment of the Building 13y-L.aw as presented. Carried Unanimously 8:47 P. M. Article 2 taken from table. Carriers Unanimously 8:47 P, M. Eugene L. 31nrgan, Chairman. presents Plumbing By -Laws. 8:50 P. 31. Motion made and seconded that. Plumbing By -Lawn; be received and committee discharged. 8:52 P. M. Selectman, Archibald R. Giroux, moves lay Article 2 on table and take up Article 23. No objections. Unanimously 8::53 P. 31. Article 23. Voted: That -the Selectmen be authorized to petition the Legislature for legislation authorising the Town of Lexington to revoke its acceptance of the Tenement House Act for Towns. which ie now General haws, Chapter 145. Carried Unanimously 8:54 P. 3F. Article 26. Voted : That the Town amend its Plumbing By-law by substituting therefor a new Plumbing. By-law, as follows: Saone on record in Town Clerk's Office. Adoption of Plumbing By-L.iws Carried Unanimously 8:55 P. 31. Article 27. Voted: That the Town adopt a new (xasfitting By- law. Vernon C. Page speaks hi opposition. Adoption of Oastitting By-laws voted upon as follows: In Favor 9 6 6 21 Tellers Opposed Charles NI Blake Nathan B. Bidwell 3. Henry Duffy Declared Lost 9 :15 P. M. 25 79 28 132 REPORT OF TOWN CLERIC 37 Article 24. Voted: That the sum of 11,030.00 be appropriated and assessed to cover the expenses of printing, publishing, and dis- tributing the proposed Building, Plumbing 13y-Iaws, this money to be provided from the revenue of the current year. Carried Unanimously 9:11i P. M. Article 2. •1. Milton Brown, Chairman, presents Survey of Salar- ies and Wages Committee. Motion made and seconded report be ac- cepted, placed on file, and committee discharged. - Unanimously 9:18 P. M. Further Voted: That it is the sense of the meeting that the rec- ommendations of the Salary Committee with respect to the future policy of the Town as to salaries is approved, and that the Select- men and the Appropriation Committee be instructed to adhere to that policy in the future, so far as they deem practicable. Carried Unanimously 9:18 P. M. Article 2. Voted : That a committee of three be appointed to brave charge or the lectures under the wills of Eliza Cary Parnham and Susanne E. Cary for the year. Carried Unanimously 9:19 P. M. 'Article 2, further Voted: That the Town Meeting express its aplf1'eeiatioll to the committees 1'pporting here tonight; and that the roster of these committees, namely: BUILDING Bi -LAW COMMITTEE: Edwin B. Worthen, Jr., Chairman Charles E. Ferguson Lewis M. Reynolds Howard W. Robbins Gordon D. Richards PLUMBING BY -.LAW COMMITTEE: Eugene L. Morgan, Chairman Win9eld S. Caouette George E. Graves Clarence R. Hopkins Howard E. Custance SALARY COMMITTEE: J. Milton Brown, Chan -man Eugene T. Buckley Thomas J. Donnelly, Jr. William H. Driscoll 38 TOWN OF LEXINGTON COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WELFARE: Harold F. Lombard, Chairman Clarence E. Smith W. Russell Rosenberger COMMITTEE ON CARY LECTURES: Robert H. Holt, Chairman Grace L. Merriam Thomas S. Grindle COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE: George W. Emery,, Chairman Lincoln C, Grush James E. Spellman be made a pal t of the records of this Town Meeting, that the Town may have a record of the civic service contributed by these citizens. Carried Unanimously 9:22 P. 3I. Article :1. Voted: That the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen. be :lull hereby is authorized to borrow money from time to time inanticipation or the revenue of the financial year be- ginning January 1. 1!134, am1 to issue a note or notes therefor, pay- able within one year and to renew any note or notes that may be given for a period of less tlioln one year in accordance with Section, 17, Chapter 44. General Laws. Carried Unanimously 9:22 P. M. Motion By Edward W. Kimball Article 2 be placed on table. Carried Unanimously 9:22 P. M. Article 1. Moderator states all items to be read and voted as one vote unless there are objections or exceptions. Article 4. Voted: That the following amounts be appropriated and assessed For the current year: APPROPEIATION COMMITTEE Personal Services 2000.00 Expenses 455.00 SELECTMEN'S DEPARTMENT Personal Services 3,026.34 Expenses 1,727.00 ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT Personal Services 4,539.33 Expenses 275.00 REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 39 TREASURER'S DEPARTMENT Personal Services 1,834.66 (Of which $1,000.00 is for salary of Town Treasurer) Expenses 550.00 OTHER FINANCE OFFICES AND AOCOUNTS Expenses 150.00 40 TOWN OF LEXINGTON BOARD OF RETIREMENT Expenses 450.00 BUILDING DEPARTMENT Personal Services 1,100.00 Expenses 130.00 COLLECTOR'S DEPARTMENT WIRE DEPARTMENT Personal Services 4,976.00 PersonaI Services 600.00 (Of which $2,850.00 is for the salary of Tax Oolleotor) Expenses 140.00 Expenses 1,570.00 WEIGHTS AND MEASURES ASSESSORS' DEPARTMENT Personal Services 500.00 Personal Services 5,853.83 Expenses 265.00 Expenses 500.00 INSEdCT SUPPRESSION LAW DEPARTMENT Personal Services 300.00 Personal Services and Special Fees 2,000.00 Wages and Expenses 3,700.00 Expenses 300.00 SHADE TREES TOWN CLERK'S DEPARTMENT Wages and Expenses 1,150.00 Personal Services 2,478.16 (Of which $1,800.00 is for salary of the Town Clerk) DOG OFFICER Expenses . 261,90 Personal Services 100.00 Expenses 75.00 ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT—Jurisdiction of Selectmen Expenses 1,716.00 HEALTH DEPARTMENT ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT—Jurisdiction Of Town Clerk Expenses 181.92 REGISTRATION DEPARTMENT Personal Services 459.00 Expenses 600.00 DENTAL CLINIC Personal Services 1,750.00 PUBLIC WORKS --Superintendent's Office Expenses 100.00 Personal Services 4,774.17 Expenses _ 150.00 POSTURE CLINIC TOWN OFFICES AND CARY MEMORIAL BUILDINJ Expenses 625.00 Personal Services 500.00 Expenses 5,500.00 DOG CLINIC Expenses 950.00 Personal Services Expenses 4,500.00 VITAL STATISTICS Expenses 25.00 7,000.00 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Personal Services 9,408.62 Expenses 875.40 PLANNING BOARD Expenses 250.00 BOARD OF APPEALS Expenses 150.00 ANIMAL INSPECTION Personal Services 500.09 SLAUGHTERING INSPECTION Personal Services 800.00 PLUMBING DEPARTMENT Personal Services 900.00 Expenses 178.44 REPORT OF TOWN CLERK SEWER MAINTENANCE Personal Services 391,25 Wages and Expenses 3,500.00 SEWER SERVICES Wages and Expenses 1,500.00 CARE OF DUMPS AND REMOVAL OF ASH/3S Wages and Expenses 1,900.00 GA.R13AGE COLLECTION Expenses HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE Personal Services 2,765.67 Wages and Expense 36,000.00 5,300.00 SNOW REMOVAL Wages and Expenses 12,500.00 TRAFFIC REGULATION AND CONTROL Wages and Expenses 1,500.00 STREET LIGHTS Expenses 22,700.00 STREET SIGNS Wages and Expenses 400.00 PUBLIC WELFARE Personal Services 4,370.01 Administration Items 1,550.00 Commodity Distribution 1,850.23 Town Physician 750.00 Aid and Expenses 40,000.00 DEPENDENT CHILDREN AID Personal Services 588.64 Administration 50.00 Aid and Expenses 14,000.00 OLD AGE ASSISTANCE Personal SBrv1ces 1,896.81 Administration Items 310.00 Aid and Expenses 38,500.00 SOLDIER'S RELIEF Personal Services 384.56 Administration 25.00 Aid and Expenses 5,000.00 STATE AID Cash Grants 500,00 41 42 TOWN OF LEXINGTON MILITARY AID Cash Grants 800.00 SOLDIERS' BURIALS Burial Expenses 290.00 SCHOOL MAINTENANCE Personal Services 186,731.12 Expenses 41,428.90 Americanization Classes 203.00 Vocational Education:—Tuition 1,531.00 CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY AND BRANCH Personal Services 10,147.00 Expenses 4,522.00 (Which includes the atnoutrt received by the Town for dog fees) MEMORIAL DAY Expenses 250.00 PENSIONS Fire Department 1,107.81 CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT SYSTEM Pension Accumulation Fund 13,944.00 Interest Deficiency on Funds 505.92 PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING Wages and .Expenses 10,454.67 INSURANCE Premiums 6,500.04 ADMINISTRATION OF TRUST FUNDS Expenses 70.00 PRINTING TOWN REPORT Expenses 615.39 AMBULANCE MAINTENANCE ExpenSee 145.00 UNCLASSIFIED Expenses 660.00 WATER MAINTENANCE Personal Services 3,235.59 Wages and Expenses 21,900.00 WATER SERVICES Wages and Expenses 5,000.00 REPORT OF TOWN CLERK CEMETERY MAINTENANCE—MUNROE Personal Service® Wages and Expenses INTEREST ON DEBT Interest 43 44 'DOWN OF LEXINGTON FOREST FIRES 300.00 Personal Services ... 87.60 2,334.00 Wages and Expenses 850.00 Carried Unanimously 9:58 P. M. MILK INSPECTOR Personal Services 400.00 Carried Unanimously 9:59 P. M. PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS Personal Services 3,272.00 70,899.05 Wages and Expenses 9,650.00 Amendment by Frederick 11. Gay. Personal Services read *4,273.00 of whish :1.::41.00 to be used for playground instructors for a period of ten weeks. Amendment put to ►'ote Find ileelared carried at 111:07 P. M. 1lain motion voted as follows: 8,303.75 And Further Voted: That the following amounts be appropri- ated: MATURING DEBT Of which $2,500.00 is to be transferred from the Sewer Assessment Fund, and $13,872.40 is to be transferred from the Water Department Available Surplus Account, the balance to be raised in the tax levy of the current year. CEMETERY MAINTENANCE—Westview Personal Services Wages and Expenses (Of which $1,500,00 is to be provided by transfer from Westview Cemetery Sale of Lots Fund.) All the above carried unanirmously 9:43 P. M. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT—Road Machinery Expenses.. This amount to be transferred from the Road Ma- chinery Fund. And Further Voted: To ratify and approve the arrangement followed in 11141 whereby the receipts of the Road Machinery Fund were increased by an hourly rental charge, not in excess of the amount allowed by the State. for use of the equipment of the De- partment of Public Works, when used for local purposes for which appropriations may he voted to the said Department. Carried Unanimously 10:10 P. M. PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS 600.00 Personal Services 4,273.00 Wages and Expenses 9,660.00 Carried Ui:animausly 10:07 P. M. 8,893.00 Article 5. Voted: That the following unexpended appropriation balances be transferred lo the Excess and Deficiency Account: 15,000.00 From Police Radio Transmitter Account 380.34 From Central Fire Station Alterations Acct. 500.00 Carried Unanimously 10:11 P. M. Article 0. Voted : That the Assessors he authorized to use the following money from available feuds toward the reduction of the 1942 tax rate: I ionl Water Dept.—Available Surplus. $15,000.00 for 3laturing d lc ht. Carried Unanimously 10:11 1'. M. Article 7. Indefinitely Postponed. 10 :12 P. M. Article `l. Voted: That the Ihnird of Selectmen be authorized to 38,347.64 All and convey any of the real estate now or hereafter acquired by 3,780.00 the Town In sale for nonpayment of taxes, the right of redemption of which shall have been foreclosed or otherwise terminated, upon such terms and conditions as they may approve. 89,000.00 Carried Unanimously 10:12 P. N. Article 10. Voted: That the Board of Selectmen he authorized to petition the Director of Accounts of the State for an audit for the year 1942. Carried Unanimously 1x1:1,1 I'. M. POLICE DEPARTMENT Personal Services Expenses Carried Unanimously 9:44 P. M. FIRE DEPARTMENT Personal Services Expenses 8,565.00 Amendment presented by William E. Philips. Expenses read $9,565.00. Amendment put to vote and declared lost 9 :56 P. M. Original motion as presented carried unanimously 9 :57 P. M. RF}PORT OF TOWN CLERK 45 .Article 11. Voted: That the Selectmen be anthui iced to install water mains not lei than 6" nor more than 16" in diameter irl such accepted or unaccepted streeIs as may be applied for during the year 1942, kubject to the aa;seresnielit of bettc•rawnts, and to take by em- inent domain any necessary easements therefor. Carried Unanimously 10:1:1 P. 31. :Articles 12, 16, aril 17. No objections being made by the Town Meeting Members Articles 12. 16, and 17 taken up as a whole. fleeting taken over by Selectman, A. Edward Rowse. 10:15 P. M. Article 12. Voted: Thal the Selectmen be authorized to install sewer mains in sur h accepted or unaccepted streets as may be ap- plied for during the year 1114_' in accordance with St. 1817, Ch. 504, as amended, or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain any nec- essary easements therefor. Further Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized 4a irist.11l such sewer mains in itty accepted or unaccepted streets located in any of the areas shown on the plans referred to in the vote of the meeting of )harsh 25. 1940 under Article 20 of the warrant for that meeting, either with or without the cooperation of any Agency of the United States, and to take by eminent doniaili any necessary easement there- for, and that for that purpose, the :cum of Ten Thousand 410,000) Dollars is appropriated to be provided by transfer from the unex- pended balance of the account of the proceeds of bonds or notes is- sue() under the authority of sand vote of (larch 25, 1940. Carried Unanimously 10:15 1'. M. Article 13, Voted : That the Selectmen be authorized to install street lights in the following unaccepted streets: Robbins Roar); Raange►vali'; Revolutionary Road; Constitution Road. Carried rIaininioush• 10:19 1'. M. Article 14. Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $:1,:1;t7.69 for providing cu -operation with the Federal Govern- ment in unemployment relief and other projects, of direct or indi- rect benefit to the town or its inhabitants, said snrn to be provided from the revenue of the current year and expended under the direc- tion of the Selectmen. C'arriec] Unanimously 10:I9 P. M. 46 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Article 1.5. Presented by William G. Barrett. Voted: A emotion that the hoard of Selectmen be directed to in- crease the pay of all the employees of the Public Works Depart- ment $.10 (ten cents) per hour thrive the present existing basic rates of hourly pay; that the Selectmen lend their efforts toward estab- lishing as near as possible a 44 hour week, so that this elepartment will have as near a ttnifornr work week is can reasonably he expect- ed to take effect as of April 151. Amendment presenter) by Ernest (`utter that increase be made of five cents per hour instead of ten cents per hour. Amendment as presented by Ernest Cutter declared lost 10 P. M. Motion as presented by Walter E. Barrett declared lost 10 :46 P. M. Article 9. Voted : That the sum of $15,000.00 be appropriated for the Reserve Fund, as provided by f general Lan -s, Chapter 40, Section 6. Carried Unanimously 10:47 P. M. :Article 1.8. Voted: That the sum oa $100.00 be appropriated and assessed to pay the necessary expenses of School Officers incurred outside the Commonwealth to securing information upon ''raters in which the Town is interested or which may tend to improve the service in the School Department. Carried Unanimously 10:48 P. M. Article 19. Indefinitely Postponed. 10:49 P. M. Article 20. Voted: : T]ta t the Num of $1,000.00 be appropriated and 'assessed for highway maintenance; said sum, or any portion thereof to be expended under the direction of the Selectmen and to be used in conjunction with any money which may be allotted by the State ni• County, or both, for this purpose. Carried Una nirinausl v 10 :50 P. M. Article 21. Voted : That the Town appropriate the slim of $625.00 for the installation of lire alarm boxes, this money to he provided from revenue of the current year. Carried Unanimously 10:50 P, 1f. Article 22. Indefinitely l't»itpolieil, 10:50 P, 31. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 47 Article 28. Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to petition the Legislature for legislation authorizing the Town to appropriate money for the removal of snow and ice Froin private ways within the Town which are open to public use. Carried Unanimously 10 :5L P. M. Article 2. Presented by William Roger Greeley --Report of Spe- cial Committee for budgeting and cloves that the Moderator appoint acommittee of five to work out a plan for advanced budgeting and report at the next annual meeting. Carried Unanimously 1O:v4 P. M. Article 29. Presented by Edward 1V. Kimball. Voted: That the Lexington Zoning By -Law be amended as fol- lows: By changing "Section 16" to read as follows: Section 16. There shall be a Board of Appeals of five members, who shall be appointed by the Select/nen for terms of five years each, the term of one appointee to. expire each year. The Selectmen shall also appoint in like manner four associate members of the Board of Appeals, one or more of whorl 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 eases arising under this by-law in case of vacancy, inability to act or interest. REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE LEXINGTON ZONING BY-LAW AS IT APPEARS UNDER THE ARTICLE 29 IN THE TOWN WARRANT FOR THE TOWN 11.EET I N t.g TO ) RE HELD MARCH 23, 1942 A public hearing was held February 13, 1942 after notices were given iii accordance with the Zoning By-law and the Planning Roarot now submits as final report with recommendations to the 'l'o►vn. The Board of Appeals is set up by legislation to holit hearings and make decisions upon variances in the application of the Build- ing Code, the Zoning By-law and the Sub -division Regulations. The Board consists of five numbers with alternates to fill vacan- cies at hearings and has averaged 26 hearings per year for the past three years. In general its activities have a direct relation with building activities, and as a result the meetings reaeh a peak during 48 TOWN OF LEXINGTON the Spring and Summer months when enforced absences of members make it difficult to obtain full attendance. To meet this condition it is proposed by this amendment to in- crease the number of available alternates, and the Planisiug Board reconnuends favorable action by this meeting. Wm. Rormn GREELEY 1issTER F. Er.T.Is Ennv Arta W. KnAInAr.r. 1). E. NICxERsox EnwIN B. W onTH[EN, JR. Fuse C. Nr.wriAi.I. Main motion sin presented Carried Unanimotwly 10:6 P. M. Article :ltd. Presented by Lester F. EIlis. Voted : That the Lexington Zoning Br -Law be amended as fol- lows: I y rolling the following to Section (i (a) second paragraph : However on snrli lots there shall be provided on each side of each dwelling' or other permitted main, structure a side yard which shall be kept open front the front line of the main structure to the rear line thereof ;is follows: On lots recorded previous to .l nl y 19, 1929 the side yard shall be at least 7.rs feet its width and on lots recorded after July 19. 1929 but before October 11, 19:8 the side yard shall be at least 10 feet in width. REPORT OIC' THE PLANNING BOARD ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE LEXINGTON ZONING BY-LAW AS IT APPliARS I NI)ER ARTICLE 30 IN THE TOWN WARRANT FOR THE TOWN MEETING TO BE TIELI) MARCH 23, 1942 A public hearing was held ]February 27, 1942 after notices were given in accordance witli the Zoning By-law and the Planning Board now submits a ficial report ►s-ith recommendations to the Town. Previous to .I ill v. 1929 the only reference to a minimum width open side yard between a dwelling and the lot boundary was con- tained in the Building Code under a provision that the side walls of any building of the second or third class shall not be less than 71/2 feet from the line of any adjoining lot. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 49 In 1929 the Zoning By-law was revised and among the amend- ments adopted waS a provision for a minimum 75 foot lot frontage with not less than a ten foot side yard. In 19:38 an amendment was adopted substituting a minimum 100 foot frontage with not less than a fifteen foot side yard. It has been discovered that the second amendment leas abrogated the ten foot provision for recorded lots. The proposed Building Code, however, makes no provision for side yards but refers this whole matter to the Zoning By -Law, although the seven and a half foot restrietion of the Building Code still stands. In order to continue the intent of the By -Law, the Planning Boar -d olrers the amendment covered by Article 30 of this meeting and recommends favorable action thereon. WMI. ROGER GREELEY L1sTER F. ELLIS EnWARD W. KIMBALL D. E. NIcxERsoN EnwIN B. WoRTII1$N, JR. FRED C. NE W IIALL Carried Unanimously 11:00 P. M. Article 31. Presented by Fred C. Newhall. Voted: That the Lexington Zoning By -Law be amended as fol- lows: By changing under Section 3 (b) C.1 Districts paragraph 7, which now reads: "Upon the northerly side of Massachusetts Avenue beginning at Vine Brook and extending westerly to the easterly line of Merriam Street, throughout its length extending northerly to the Railroad property." to read as follows: Upon the easterly side of Massachusetts Avenue beginning at a point southerly and distant 104 feet from the center line of Grant Street and extending northerly to the southerly line of Merriam Street, throughout its length extending easterly to the Railroad property. 50 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE LEXINGTON ZONING BY-LAW AS IT APPEARS UNDER ARTICLE 31 IN THE TOWN WARRANT FOR THE TOWN MEETING TO BE HELD MARCH 22, 1942 A public hearing was held February 13, 1942 after notices were given in accordance with the Zoning By -Law and the Planning Board now submits a final report- with recommendations to the Town. In the Zoning By-law the written descriptions of areas facing Massachusetts Avenue are, in nil eases except one paragraph, re- ferred to as being located on either the easterly or the westerly side of the Avenue. and the changes in this amendment are to bring the wording of this paragraph into conformity with the other cases. There are no changes in classification or the boundaries of the area described. The Planning Board recommends favorable action by the Town. 11 Al. ROGER CGREI LEY EDWARD W. KIMBALL Euw 1x B. WoRTrIFN..Its. LESTER F. ELLIS FRED C. i(EWHAr.L 1). E. \1r•KFRsoN Carried d-nalIi::1ollsly 11:11! 1'. 11. :lrtirle :3'2. Presented by Win. Roger tireeley. Voted : That the Lexington Zoning By-law and i lap he amend- ed as follows: By changing under Section 3 thl (.`.1 Districts paragraph 8, which now reads: °liglon the ►vester]r side of lfassaehnsetts avenue beginning tit the northerly !ins' of. 11'iuthrop Rna.al and extending northerly to a point opposite the southerly line of 3lerriamt Street and of a depth of 100 feet from the westerly line of Massa rhusetts Avenue through- out" to read ati fo11o►►-K: Gpon the westerly side of Massachusetts .)venue beginning at a point northerly and distant .SITS feet from the center line of Win- throp Road and extending northerly to a point opposite the south- erly line of Merriam Street and of a depth throughout o1' 11111 feet from the westerly lisle of Massalrhnsetts Avenue. RF/PORT OP TOWN CLERK 51 REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT T() THE LEXINGTON ZONING BY-LAW AS IT APPEARS UNDER ARTICLE :12 rN THE TOWN WARRANT FOR THE TOWN 1fEETJNG TO BE BEL]) MARCH 23, 1942 A public hearing; was held February 13, 1942 after notices were given in accordance with the Zoning By -Law and the Planning Board now submits a final report with recommendations to the Town. The purpose of this amendment is to change the area on the westerly- side of Massachusetts Avenue from Winthrop Road through the Baptist Church property from a Bi iiness (C-1) Zone to a Res- idential fl -1-1) Zone. The district on the opposite side of the Avenue was changed into a residential area several years ago and we believe that the avail- able business zones in the renter of the town are far in excess of the needs for some time to come. This opinion k siilir.t:tntiated by nine ►•ac•ant stores and at least three undeveloped business lots between Merriam Street anis Vine Brook. It is felt that the area from Vine Brook to the Baptist Church may at some later date be 'sed for apartment house development and is not to be changed at this time. Several persons appesrred iii favor and none were opposed to the change at the hearing anis we are advised by the I3oard of :Assessors that -The land between Wallis Court anis Winthrop Road is as- sessed on a residential basis". The Planning ktoan•d reeon1aiienels; farorahlc actino by the 'L'own. W1t. Ronsn (LRE1SLF:y L&STx1 F, I•JLLIX EnwAnr W. KIM1 1LL D. E. NicxsasoN EnwIr' B. WORTIIEN, •11 . FILED C. 1EWHALL Carried Unanimously 11:04 P. M. Article 8-1. Voted : That the Town approve the following pro - grans for the establishment of a policy relative to the operation of the various administrative departments of the Town and relative to Town finances during the present war and for a reasonable pe- riod thereafter: 52 TOWN OF LEXINGTON PLAN OF TOWN OPERATION RAT.iON DURING THE WAR YEARS Recognizing the difficulties with which Municipalities will be faced during t•Iie War, atnd realizing the great financial problem of :ill our citizens, the Selectmen and the Appropriation Committee submit the following program with the recommendation that it be approved and adopted by the TOW/1 Meeting as the general plan of operation during the war years: 1. All non-essential construction and luxuries shall be elini- nated. * 2. Maintenance ut' highways, parks, and other Town facilities Alan be on a minimum basis, the preservation of the present condi- tions being the only obligation. 3. Eves;►• Town Departtnent and official or employee shall use the utmost ingenuity in the accomplishment of his or her task at the lowest possible cost, with the conservation of equipment, time and materials carefully guarded to the smallest item. 4. The careful serutiny of all expenditures shall he incumbent upon all, to the encs that appropriations may be conserved with un - !pent funds showing at the end of the year. 5. The calling of Town Meetings, other than the annual meeting, shall he discouraged 1inless dreined absolutely essential by the two Boards. G. To the end that funds may be available for real emergencies, or for the stabilization of the tax rate. transfers from Reserves tExcess awl Deticiettec•r Account) shall be carefully scrutinized and deniers except on thein grounds, n1• for valid reasons. 7. The raising of funds by bonds or notes of the Town, excepting notes issued in anticipation of taxes, shall be denied to the end that our debt situation may be strong at the close of the war. February, 1942. Carried Unanimously 11:05 P. M. Article :.35. Voted : That the Selectmen be authorized to acquire by purchase an easement for snrfaee drainage, drains and drainage rights adjoining Watertown Street and the Concord Turnpike sub- stantially as shown on a plan entitled, "Section 1 of Lexington Country Club Estates, dated October 23, 1940. Albert A. Miller, REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 6± C. E. and recorded with Middlesex South District Deeds, Book 6500, page :150 and a plan of proposed easement for drain from Watertown Street to Briggs Road, Lexington, Massachusetts, dated January 20, 1942, John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer," and for that purpose the sum of $500.01) be appropriated, said suns to be transferred from the Drainage Construction Account. Carried Unanimously 11:06 P. M. Article 36. Voted: That. the Town raise and appropriate the suns of $:10.00 for the erection of a temporary structure to contain the names of those Lexington citizens serving with the armed forces of the ITniteil Statex of America, said structure to be placed at some conspicuous public place, the location to be selected by the Board of Selectmen. ifotion presented by Charles McCormick offering amendment to read not to exceed $21)0. Amendment as presented voted upon and declared lost 11 :09 P. M. Main motioii as presented declared carried 11.:09 P. 1\1. Selectman Archibald R. Giroux, explain account of a drive being made by the Massachusetts Salvage Committee, and upon the suggestion of the American Legion Port No. 38 the old war cannon located at Tower Park be turned in as junk. Selectman Giroux states sirs. Hallie C. Blake had been consulted and was .agreeable for such a tiansactiun, :and account of sneIi action or permission having been given by the Board of Selectmen previous to this Town. Meeting, lie was asking for the approval of the Town ,Meting for the action taken. Also, Selectman Giroux announces that the can- non was sold at ailetifnl nii Sunday. March 22, 1942 for the amount of $$2:5,00 which was to lie turned into the Towii Treasury. The ap- proval of the Above ar tion by the Selectmen was; unanimous. Fi :22 P. M. The meeting was dii-solved at 11:12 P. M. Attest : J:►NIES .i. CA1ROLi., Tnarii (]1i'i• 54 TOWN OF LEXINGTON WARRANT FOR STATE PRIMARY ColxMoNwrat:r}r OF MAais.►t•Hr.•!i}:TV, MIDDLESEX, ss. To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said county, Greeting: In the twine' of the Commonwealth ealth you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town• who are qualified to note in Primaries to meet in the Adams Rclaoot, East liewingtoti (Pre- cinct One) and Carp Memorial Hall, L canton Center (Precinct Two, Three and Pour) TUESDAY, the FIFTEENTH DAY of SEPTEMBER, 1942 at 7:00 o'clock A. M.. for the following purposes: To bring in their votes to the Primary Officers for the Nomina- tion of Candidates of Political Parties fm• the following offices: Governor for this Coninionweal•th. Lieutenant Governor for this Commonwealth. Secretary of the Commonwealth for this Commonwealth. Treasurer and Receiver -General for this Commonwealth. Auditor of the Cornnlonweal•4h for this Commonwealth. Attorney General for this Commonwealth. Senator in Congress for this Commonwealth. Representative in. Congress for 5th Congressional District. Councillor for Lith Councillor District. Senator for 711 Middlesex Senatorial District. Three Representatives in General Court for 7th Middlesex Representative District. District Attorney for if idrllesex District. Register of Probate and Insolvency for Middlesex County. Count- Commissioner for .Middlesex County. Count}' Treasurer for Middlesex County. The polls will be npeii from 7:00 A. M. to 8:00 P. M. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 55 56 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Hereof fail not and make return of this warrant with your doings thereon at the tirne and place of said meeting. Given under our hands this 1st day of !1 uqust, A. D. 1942. ARCH/BALD R. GIROUX WILLIAM G. POTTER GEORGE W. SARANO A, EDWARD RoWSE Selectmen of ILexington STATE PRIMARY ELECTION SEPTEMBER 15, 1942 The following election officers had been Appointed by the Select- men and were assigned to duty at the four precincts as follow: CONSTABLE'S RETURN PRECINCT ONE September 8, 1942. Charles J. Dailey Warden Pauline E. Bartlett inspector To the Town- Clerk : George E. Foster Inspector 1 have notified the inhabitants of Lexington b postingprinted ary AE. RowlandStankarl eller � Mary A. Telier copies -of the foregoing Warrant in the Town Office building, and Annie H. McDonnell Teller eight other places in the Town, and by mailing a printed copy of the George F. Stygies Teller same to every registered voter in the Town, seven days before the Lida J. Field - Teller time of said election. Katie Wiggins Teller Edith T, Kew Teller L. Ellsworth Pierce Attest : Teller JOHN C. RUSSELL, Constable of Lexington. PRECINCT TWO Victor H. Harmon Warden Lucius A. Austin Inspector Ruth R. Ray (Deputy) Inspector John H. Dacey Clerk Arthur L. Hanson Teller Edward McGrory Teller Elizabeth R. Nourse Teller Anna E. Tracey Teller Madeline V. Peterson Teller Laurina Metcalf Wilson Teller Florence E. Griesheimer Teller Helen A. McCaffrey Teller PRECINCT THREE Franklin W. Ccleman Warden Peter Robertson Inspector Charles E. Moloy, Jr. Inspector John F. McKearney, Jr. Clerk Cornelius P. Cronin Teller Virginia E. Welsh Teller Clyde A. Booker Teller Emma L. Hovey Teller John J. McCormack Teller REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 57 Emma Zitso Teller Esther P. Graham Teller Alice M. Barrows Teller PRECINCT FOUR Pre.l Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre. 4 Tota! Howard E. Custance Warden Leverett Saltonstal] 185 268 265 221 939 William E. Mulliken Inspector Blanks 13 ? 5 7 32 Robert Ryan Inspector Mary J. Ferry Clerk 198 275 270 228 971 Helen T. Maguire Teller Helen M. Kirk Teller Caroline F. Deloury Teller LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Carl Hauck Teller Pre. 1 Pre. 2 ]'re, :; Pre. 4 Total Agnes O. Hall Teller Horace T Cahill 186 266 266 219 937 Robert Cady Teller Blanks 12 9 4 9 34 Catheryne M. Ferry Teller _` Town Clerk, -lames J. Carro]1, read the Warrant for the State 198 275 270 228 971 Primary until further reading was waived by motion of Victor H. SECRETARY Harmon, whieh Wils Kevon (led tnil declared a unanimous vote. 53 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPUBLICAN GOVERNOR Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total The polls were declared open in each precinct at Seven A. M. Frederic W. Cook 188 264 266 217 935 and remained open in each precinct until eight P. M., at which time Blanks 10 11 4 - 11 - 36 after due notice, they were closed. 198 275 270 228 971 The election officers were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties by the Town Clerk, dames .1. Carroll. The ballots were counted by the election officers in each precinct, the tally sheets and total vote sheets pre'par'ed by the Town Clerk being used. Laurence Curtis Edgar A. French The total registration of voters was 55132 (five thousand five Sybil H. Holmes hundred sixty-two.) Richard E. Johnston Precinct 1. Total number of voters: 1524 One thousand five hundred twenty- Wallace E. Stearns Blanks ..._.., four Precinct 2. Total number of voters: 1270 One thousand two hundred sev- enty Precinct 3. Total number cf voters: 1340 One thousand three hundred forty Precinct 4. Total number of voters: 1428 One thousand four hundred twenty- eight The Town (']ii -k and Board of Registrars canvassed the result as follows : Precinct 1. Republican 198 Democratic 43 Total votes east 244 Two hundred and forty-four Precinct 2. Republican 275 Democratic 37 Total votes cast 312 Three hun- dred and twelve Precinct 3. Republican 270 Democratic 25 Total votes cast 295 Two hundred and ninety-five Precinct 4. Republican 228 Democratic 27 Total votes cast 255 Two hun- dred and fifty-five Total vote cast: 1103 One thousand one hundred and three Russell A. Wood Blanks TREASURER Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre.3 Pre. 4 Total 100 134 136 92 462 25 23 13 27 88 39 65 93 71 268 8 13 8 10 39 11 15 6 9 41 15 26 14 19 73 198 275 270 228 971 AUDITOR Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre, 8 Pre. 4 Totat 183 258 261 219 921 15 17 9 9 50 198 275 270 228 ATTORNEY GENERAL Robert T. Bushnell Blanks Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 187 264 266 219 11 11 4 9 198 275 270 228 971 Total 936 35 971 REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 59 SENATOR IN CONGRESS 60 TOWN OP LEXINGTON REGISTER OF PROBATE AND INSOLVENCY Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. 164 223 217 183 787 Loring P. Jordan 177 257 254 213 901 Courtenay Crocker 18 37 46 36 137 Blanks 21 18 16 15 70 Blanks 16 18 7 9 47 — -- - — 193 275 270 228 971 198 275 270 228 971 CONGRESSMAN Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Edith Nourse Rogers 179 251 247 205 882 Harry L. Caldwell 17 18 20 15 70 Blanks 2 6 3 8 19 198 275 270 228 971 COUNCILLOR Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 2 Pre.4 Total William G. Andrew 76 94 82 64 316 Ward Cramer 21 12 10 12 55 Theodore P. Hollis 78 188 156 122 494 Blanks 23 31 22 30 1.06 198 275 270 228 971 COUNTY COMMISSIONER Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre, 3 Fre. 4 Total Charles C. Warren 88 113 100 103 404 Robert H. Adams 98 141 155 108 502 Francis D. Collings 2 a 12 8 31 Blanks 10 12 3 9 34 198 275 270 228 971 COUNTY TREASURER Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Charles P. Howard 180 256 260 215 911 Blanks 18 19 10 13 60 198 275 270 228 971 DEMOCRAT SENATOR. GOVERNOR Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Pre. 1 Pre.2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Arthur W. Coolidge 178 257 256 215 906 Francis E. Kelly 16 16 11 12 55 Blanks 20 18 14 13 65 Roger L. Putnam 25 18 13 13 69 Blanks 2 3 1 2 8 198 275 270 228 971 --- — — 43 37 25 27 132 REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pie.3 Pre.4 Total George Chauncey Cousens 144 214 217 174 749 Charles E. Ferguson 185 252 258 217 912 William E. Hays 144 214 215 172 745 Blanks 121 145 120 121 507 594 825 810 684 2913 DISTRICT ATTORNEY Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre.4 Total Robert F. Bradford 178 260 262 215 915 Blanks 20 15 8 13 56 198 275 270 228 971 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Jahn C. Carr 33 30 16 21 100 Blanks 10 7 9 6 32 43 37 25 27 132 SECRETARY Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre.4 Total Joseph J. Buckley 25 18 12 19 74 Leo A. Gosselin 2 5 1 1 9 John D. O'Brien 10 6 2 3 21 Blanks 6 8 10 4 23 43 37 26 27 13.2 REPORT OF TOWN CLERK Thomas E. Barry Francis X. Hurley 'William F. Hurley John F. Welch Blanks Thomas J. Buckley Leo D. Walsh Blanks 61 62 TOWN OF LEXINGTON TREASURER SENATOR Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre, 4 Totad 8 7 3 7 25 William E. Flanagan 32 24 15 20 91 20 16 14 13 63 Blanks 11 13 10 7 41 5 7 3 2 16 — ._ 6 2 0 0 8 43 37 25 27 132 4 5 6 5 20 -- -- — REPRESENTATIVES IN GENERAL COURT 43 37 25 27 132 Pre, 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Joseph M. Maher 22 18 10 9 59 AUDITOR Joseph D. McCarthy 26 13 12 15 70 Pre, 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 lyre. 4 Total John DeVincent 1 0 0 o 1 33 27 17 20 97 Francis Burke 0 0 0 1 1 4 7 2 3 16 Blanks 80 80 53 52 265 6 3 6 4 19 — ----- -- I29 111 75 81 396 43 37 25 27 132 DISTRICT ATTORNEY ATTORNEY GENERAL Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Robert Bradford 1 0 0 0 1 James E. Agnew 32 32 14 19 97 James J. Irwin 0 0 1 0 1 Blanks a 11 5 11 8 35 Blanks 42 37 24 27 130 43 37 26 27 132 43 37 25 27 132 SENATOR IN CONGRESS REGISTER OF PROBATE AND INSOLVENCY Prz.1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Joseph E. Casey 19 17 9 15 60 Blanks 43 37 25 27 132 Daniel E. Coakley 1 0 0 0 1 John F. Fitzgerald 16 13 13 11 53 COUNTY COMMISSIONER Joseph Lee 7 4 1 0 12 Blanks 0 3 2 1 6 Pre, 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Thomas B. Brennan 30 20 11 21 82 -- Blanks 13 17 14 6 50 43 37 25 27 132 `— — T CONGRESSMAN 43 37 25 27 132 Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Thomas Butler 0 0 0 1 1 COUNTY TREASURER Blanks 43 37 25 26 131 Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total — --- — —. - Henry C. Rowland 0 0 1 9 1 43 37 25 27 132 William E. Manley 0 0 0 1 1 Blanks 43 37 24 26 130 COUNCILLOR — -- — Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total 43 37 25 27 132 Edward J. Coughlin 8 11 6 6 30 A '1`rlte Record : ' Harold A. Palmer 11 3 4 4 22 Francis J. Roche 15 12 9 13 49 Ittest; Blanks .... 9 11 6 6 31 .l.► u :s J. C.►RRoLL, Town Clerk 43 37 25 27 132 REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 63 WARRANT FOR STATE ELECTION THE ComitioNWEALTir or 1I.►ssariii•surTs MInni.ICSEX, ss. To either of the constables of the Town of Lexington, Greeting: In the ►tante of the Coi,inaois rea(th you are, hereby required to notify and rarrrrn the inhabitants of said town who are qualified to vote in !,sections to niir•et iii t1 AdO-m9 School, East Lexington (Pre- cinct ()He) and Cary Memorial Hall, Lexington Cr'n1rr (Precinct Two, Three, and /'our), on TUESDAY, the THIRD DAY of NOVEMBER, i94: at 6 M o'clock A. )1., to crest their ballots for the following officers: (governor; Lieutenant Governor; Secretary; 'Treasurer; Auditor: Attorney {acne: al ; Seitatin- in Congress; Representative in Congress; Councillor ; Senator: 'Three Representatives in General Court ; Dis- trict Attorney ; Register or Probate and 1 »solvency ; ('sooty Com- missioner onl- missioner ; County Treasurer, aqui to hike uctism on tilt. fo]lnwilisr gnestinlis: iWEST1ON NO. 1 1, IV P1 ()I'lJ 4EI) BY INITIATIVE PETITION Shall the proposed measure which piovides that the present statutes which make it a crime punishable by' fine or imprisonment knowingly to advertise. print. publish, distribute or circulate any matter containing- reference to any person from whom or place where any drug. instrument or means whatever, or any rul►•ice or inform- ation may he obtained. for the purpose of preventing pregnancy, or to sell, lend. give away. exhibit, offer or advertise any drag, med- icine, instrument or other article for the prevention of conception. or to write or print information of any kind stating when, where, linw, of whom, or by what paeans such article can be obtained, or to manufacture or make such article, shall not apply to treatment or 84 TOWN OF LEXINGTON presciption given to married persons for protection of life or health by or it lei- the direction of registered physicians 1101' to teaching in chartered medicalschools nor to publication or sale of medical treat- ises or journals, which was disapproved in the House of Representa- tives by a vote of 77 in the affirmative and 113f3 in the YES 1 negative :anal in the Senate by a vote of 16 in the I NO ) :iftirnlative an+l 1' in the negative. be approved? QUESTION NO. 2 '1'o obtain a full expression of opinion, voters should vote on- all three of the following questions: -- {a 1 If :a voter desires to permit the sale in this town of any and all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on and off the premises where sold, he will vote "YES" on all three questions. (b) If lie desires to permit the sale herein of wines and malt beverages only to be drunk on :ltd off the premises where sold, he will vote "O" on question one. "YES" on question two and "NO" on question three. (c) If he desires to permit the sale herein of all alcoholic bev- erages but only in packages, so called, not to be drunk on the prem- ises where sold, he will vote "NO" on questions one and two and " -1'I' S" o11 question three. (d) If lie alesires to permit the sale herein of wines and malt beverages 10 be drunk on and off the premises where so]d and in ad- dition other alcoholic beverages but only in packages, so called, not to be drunk on the premises where sold, he will vote "NO" on ques- tion one and "YES" on questions two and three. Ce) If he desires to prohibit the sale herein of any and all al• coholie beverages whether to be drumk on or off the premises where sold, he will vote "NO" on all three question. 1. Shall licenses be granted 111 this town for the sale herein of all alcoholic beverages whisky, rum, gin, malt Bever- E YES � ages, wines and' all other alcoholic beverages) ? j NO 1 2. Shall licenses lie granted in this town for the sale therein of wines and malt beverages (vines and beer, ale and all I YES I1 other malt beverages) ? IND I—f REPORT OF TOWN CL}]RK 65 :t. Shall licenses be granted d in this town for the sale therein of :all aalre�holic beverages in packages. so called, not to he yEs drunk on the premises? INO l QUE TITIN NO. 3 I. Shall the pari-ni11[uel system of Letting on 11- I YES 1 c(:11r;(d horse races 1K permitted in this county? j NO I 2. Shall the pari-mutuel l system of betting on ll- I YES 1 reused dog races tae permitted in this county'' I Yo II QUESTION NO. 4 QUESTION [)I'' i'1711LIC POLICY -Shall the liepresentatkes in the 1.eneral Court from this dis- trict be instructed to vote to request the l'1•esident and Congress to call 111 the earliest possible moment a convention of Representatives of :111 fres peoples. to frame a Federal Constitution 1 YES 1 snider wliicli they may finite in a Democratic World I No 1 t tnveruncrnt?'" Tile trolls will be open ;11 6:00 A. 1. and will remain open until $:00 I'. ]1. .1 iul yon are directed to serve this Warrant ser. eat days at least before the lime of said meeting as prorided int- the By-laws of the Town. Hereof fail not, and utak due retarn on this lirarrant, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our A. D. 1942. hands at Lexington, this 19th day of October, A RCHIBALD R. (GIROUX WnI1,a.IAAL (L lAYlTE11 A. EnwARw ROWSE ERROL H. LOCKE GEORe1, W. FSRAISO Selectmen of Lexington 66 TOWN OF LEXINGTON CONSTABLE'S RETURN To the Town Clerk: October 26, 1942 I have notified the inhabitants of Lexington by posting printed copies of the foregoing Warra.ut in the Town Office Building, and eight other public places in the Town, and by mailing a printed copy of the same to every registred voter in the Town, eight days before the time of said meeting. Attest : JOHN C. RUSSELL, Constable of Lexington REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 6T SS TOWN OF LEXINGTON Alice G. Sweeney Telfer Esther P. Graham Teller Alice M. Barrows Teller STATE ELECTION PRECINCT FOUR NOVEMBER 3, 1942 Howard E. Custance Warden William E. Mulliken Inspector Mary A. Spellman Inspector Mary J. Ferry Clerk The following election officers had been appointed by the Select- Helen T. Maguire Teller men and were assigned to duty at the four preein('ts as fo11mws : Caroline F. Deloury Teller Carl Hauck Teller PRECINCT ONE Elizabeth Mansfield Teller Charles J. Dailey Warden Agnes G. Ha1I Teller Pauline E. Bartlett Inspector Constance L, Thompson Teller George E. Foster Inspector CheIree ryne M. M. Perry Teller Teller Mary E. Stankard Clerk Helen Kirk Teller Mary A, Rowland Teller Annie H. McDonnell Teller George F. Stygles Teller Town ['1erk, .IaInes J. (":]!roll. real] the Warrant for the State Ilda J, Field Tel:er Election until further reading was waived] by motion of Victor Ii. Katie Wiggins Teller Harmon. which was seconded :1.1111 declared a unanimous vote. Edith T. Kew Teller L. Ellsworth Pierce Teller Mary E. Tracey Telfer The polls were declared open in each precinct at six A. M., and remained] open in each precinct until dight P. i[., at which time after PRECINCT TWO due notice, they m -ere closed. Victor H. Harmon Warden Lucius A. Austin Inspector The election officers were sworn 1u the faithful performance of Ruth R. Ray Inspector their ditties. The ballots were counted by the election officers in each John J. Kelley Clerk precinct, the tali3 sheets and, total vole sheets prepared by the Town Arthur L. Hanson Teller Clerk being iised. Edward McCrory Teller EIizabeth R. Nourse Teller Mary 0, Oliver Teller The total regisl ration of voters was 6017 (six thousand seven - Madeline V. Peterson Teller teen)- Laurina Metcalf Wilson Teller Florence E. Griesheimer Teller Precinct 1. Total number of voters: 1615 Sixteen hundred fifteen Helen A. McCaffrey Teller Precinct 2. Total number of voters: 1364 Thirteen hundred sixty-four Precinct 3. Total number of voters: 1458 Fourteen hundred fifty-eight Precinct 4. Total number of voter!: 1580 Fifteen hundred eighty PRECINCT THREE Franklin W. C^lemanWarden The TownClerk and Board of Registrars canvassed the resell its Peter R,obertsou Inspector follows: John F. McKearney ,Jr. Inspector Emma ZitsoClerk Precinct 1. Ballots east: 1152 Eleven hundred fifty-two (2 War Ballots) Virginia E. WelshTeller Preeinct 2. Ballots cast: 1011 One thousand eleven (2 War Ballots) Samuel W. WellingtonTeller Precinct 3. Ballots cast: 1078 One thdusand seventy-eight Emma L. HoveyTeller Precinct 4. Ballots cast: 1141 Eleven hundred forty-one John J. McCormackTeller Total vote cast: Four thousandthree hundred eighty-two REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 69 70 TOWN OF LEXINGTON GOVERNOR AUDITOR Pre, 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre, 3 Pre. 4 Total Roger L. Putnam 296 201 206 206 909 -Thomas J. Buckley 359 222 243 245 1069 Leverett Saltonstall 827 800 862 921 3410 Russell A. Wood 735 755 806 858 3153 Henning A. Blomen 4 0 0 2 6 Herbert Crabtree 5 2 5 3 15 Otis A. Hood 3 1 0 3 7 Ethel J. Prince 3 3 1 5 12 Joseph Masaidda 2 1 3 1 7 Blanks 49 27 24 30 130 Guy S. Williams 2 0 1 1 4 William H. McMasters 1 0 0 0 1 Tctal 1151 1009 1078 1141 4379 Blanks 16 6 6 7 35 Total 1151 1009 1078 1141 4379 ATTORNEY GENERAL LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Horace T. Cahill 803 790 853 893 3339 John C. Carr 309 201 201 225 936 Walter S. Hutchins 5 3 6 4 18 George L. McGlynn 2 0 2 1 5 E. Frank Searle 2 1 0 2 5 Blanks 30 14 16 16 75 Total 1151 1009 1078 1141 43'19 SECRETARY Pre, 1 Pre. 2 Pre, 3 Pre. 4 Total Joseph J. Buckley 285 193 222 227 937 Frederic W. Cook 813 782 830 881 3306 Bernard G. Kelly 9 2 2 5 18 Abbie L. Tebbets 6 4 0 7 17 Peter Wartiainen, Jr. 3 1 3 5 12- Blanks 2Blanks 35 27 21 16 99 Total 1151 1009 1078 1141 4379, TREASURER Pre, 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Laurence Curtis 743 740 822 853 3158• Francis X. Hurley 347 239 225 244 1055 Martha E. Geer 5 3 0 5 11 Cote Elvel Palmquist 2 1 2 1 6 Anders H, Swenson 11 2 5 8 26 Blanks 43 24 24 30 1.21 Total 1151 1009 1079 1141 4379 Pre. 1 Pre, 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total James E. Agnew 243 154 181 186 764 Robert T. Bushnell 842 819 860 911 3432 Charles F. Danforth 5 4 4 9 22 Fred E. Oelcher 5 1 3 1 10 Howard Penley 6 2 3 5 16 Blanks 50 29 27 29 135 Total 1151 1009 1078 1141 4379 SENATOR IN CONGRESS Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Joseph E. Casey 362 249 267 260 1138 Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. 745 728 785 848 3106 Horace I. Hillis 4 1 2 3 10 George L. Paine 6 4 4 7 21 George L. Thompson 4 2 4 4 14 Blanks 31 27 16 19 93 Total 115.2 1011 1078 1141 4382 CONGRESSMAN Pre, 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Edith Nourse Rogers 1012 896 982 1046 3936 Blanks 140 115 96 95 446 Total 1152 1011 1078 1141 4382 COUNCILLOR Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total ''l'heo[lore P. Hollis 761 762 826 863 3212 Ii'rancis J. Roche 318 189 197 214 918 Blanks 72 68 55 64 249 Total 1151 1009 1078 1141 4379 REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 71 SENATOR Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre.3 Pre. 4 Total Arthur W. Coolidge 792 772 832 886 3282 William E. Flanagan 280 181 197 198 866 Blanks 79 56 49 57 241 Total 1151 1009 1078 1141 4379 7.^. TOWN OF LEXINGTON COUNTY TREASURER Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Charles P. Howard 925 858 904 990 3677 Archibald R. Giroux 0 0 1 0 1 Blanks 226 151. 173 151 701 Total 1151 1009 1078 I141 4379 QUESTION NO. 1 REPRESENTATIVES IN GENERAL COURTPre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Yes 523 565 655 610 2353 Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total No 489 344 325 390 1548 George Chauncey Cousens 744 707 786 809 3046 Blanks 139 100 93 141 478 Charles E. Ferguson 882 822 895 945 3544 William E. Hays 714 690 749 793 2946 Total 1151 1009 1078 1141 4379 Joseph M. Maher 225 155 148 157 685 Joseph D. McCarthy 249 161 162 180 752 QUESTION NO. 2 Edward J. Tenanty 169 114 111 132 526 Pre, 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Blanks 470 378 383 407 ifi33 Yes 327 248 233 308 1116 Total 3453 3027 3234 3423 13137 No 676 592 684 695 2847 Blanks 148 169 161 128 616 Total I151 1009 1078 1141 4379 DISTRICT ATTORNEY Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre 3 Pre. 4 Total Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Yes 354 269 272 313 1208 Robert F. Bradford 852 816 857 927 3452 No 621 560 644 655 2480 Joseph R. Corish 237 142 176 174 729 Blanks 176 180 162 173 691 Blanks 62 51 45 40 198 Total 1151 1009 1078 1141 4379 Total 1151 1009 1078 1141 4379 Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Yes 692 583 659 650 2614 No 364 333 325 357 1379 REGISTER OF PROBATE AND INSOLVENCY Blanks 95 93 94 104 386 Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Total 1151 1009 1078 1141 4379 Loring P. Jordan 777 767 830 865 3239 William F. McCarty 290 181 189 209 869 QUESTION NO. 3 Blanks 84 61 59 57 271 Pre.1 Pre. 2 Pre 3 Pre. 4 Total Yes 513 377 395 468 1753 Total 1151 1009 1078 1141 4379 No 506 529 570 557 2162 Blanks 132 103 113 116 464 COUNTY COMMISSIONER Total 1151 1009 1075 1141 4379 Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Thomas B. Brennan 313 206 221 225 965 Yes 427 300 315 414 1459 Charles C. Warren 759 746 802 869 3166 No 562 561 619 5S5 2327 Blanks 79 57 55 57 248 Blanks 162 148 141 142 593 Total 1151 1009 1078 1141 4379 Total 1151 1009 1078 1141 4379 REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 73 74 TOWN OF LEX[NGTON QUESTION No, 4 Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Yes 609 566 625 659 245t1 No 221 192 190 210 813 Blanks 321 251 262 272 1107 Total 1151 1009 1078 1141 4379 1 true record: Attest:. Jaasra J. CARROLL, n.t., Town Clerk REPRESENTATIVE ELECTION NOVEMBER 13, 1942 Pursuant to the (ielteral Law.', the City Clerk of Waltham and the town Clerks of Bedford and Lexington fillet at Waltham this day ten thirty o'clock in rhe foreuouii for the purpose of canvassing the votes east mi the third filar of November 11)43 for the election of three represent:ttives to the (ivneral Court of the Commonwealth of Jlrtsssa.hnsetts to represent the seventh 11idd1esex Representa- tive District. The result of the canvass was as follows: In %Valtham : George Chauncey Consent; had eight thousand five hundred llinely-eight, (8,598). Wil1iatlu I:. Hays had seven thousand one hundred fifty-four (7,154)- Charles E. I+'ergussou bad Six thousand two hundred ninety- seven (6,297). In Iced ford : George Chauncey (onseus had four hundred seventy-one (471). �Villiant E. Hays had four hundred forty-two (442). Charles E. Ferguson had five hundred forty-oue (541). 1 n Lexington : George Chauncey ('ousetis hail three thousand forty-six (3,046). William E. Hayes had two thousand nine hundred forty-six (2,94(i ). Charles E. Ferguson had three thousand five hundred forty- four (3,:544). The return showed that George Chauncey Cousens, William E. Hays, and Charles E. Ferguson tad the majority of the votes cast in Waltham, I;edforrt, and Lexington and certificates were accord- REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 75 ingly filled out by the Clerks present to be delivered to George Chauncey t'ousens, 240 Linden Street, Waltham; William E. Hays, 455 Lexington Street, Waltham; and Charles E. Ferguson, 16 High- I.sni1 Avenue, Lexington. Wit.c.s.►ar J. L.uAC N, City Cleri. of -Waltham AirrtrvR E. L'.►ieox, Town Clerk of Bedford .Lunt .K J. CA.RROLL., 7'nron. Cfcrk of Lexettngtora 76 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK 1942 11ceviiilscr 31, 1942. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen I.r.ri egton..11 n rxrr rh'met t lig+r1!ewe,': Following is the report of 1Iiu Town Clerk's Department for the }-ear 1942, including all licenses issued and Cees collected, Tees col- lected heirs;; turned over to the Town: Male Dog Licenses Issued 656 [rr' $2.00 $1,312.00 Female Dog Licenses Issued 102 U 5.00 510.00 Spayed Dog Licenses Issued 309 ® 2.00 618.00 Kennel Licenses Issued 1 @ 25.00 25.00 Transfer Licenses Issued 1 @ .25 ,25 • Total Total Number of. Dogs Licensed --1069 SPORTING LICENSES Resident Citizen Fishing Issued 175 1 Void 174 @ Citizen Hunting Issued 202 4 Void 198 Citizen Sporting Issued 63 @ Citizen Minor Fishing Issued . 61 2 Void 59 0 Citizen Minor Trapping Issued 5 Citizen Trapping Issued 13 @ Duplicates 3 @ Free 22 Non -Resident Citizen Fishing Issued 1 Total Total Number of Sporting Licenses Issued --538 2.00 $2,465.25 848.00 2,00 396.00 3.25 204.75 1.25 2.25 5.25 .50 5.25 73.75 11.25 68.25 1.50 5.25 $1,108.75 REPORT OF TOWN CLERK OTHER LICENSES, MORTGAGES AND DISCHARGES Marriage Licenses Issued 160 Mortgages Recorded Conditional Sales Recorded Assignment of Mortgages Recorded Agreement Recorded Attachment Recorded Mortgagee DIscharge1 Pole Location Certificates 81 Certified Certificates Miscellaneous Poll Books 103 1 SUMMARY ;2.00 77 $320.00 172.3:1 1.00 2.00 1.00 .25 12.00 .75 60.75 129.83 3.75 .50 51.50 $754.4/ Dog Licenses $2,465.25 Sporting Licenses 1,10835 Marriage Licenses 320.00 Mortgages Recorded 172.33 Conditional Sales Recorded 1.00 Assignments Recorded 2.00 Agreement Recorded 1,00 Attachment Recorded .25 Mortgages Discharged 12.00 Pole Location Certificates 60.75 Certified Certificates 129.83 Miscellaneous 3.75 Poll Books 51.50 $4,323.41 Respectfully snlnnitied, ITAME8 J. CARROI.L, Town Clerk TOWN OF LEXINGTON 1942 BIRTHS BY MONTHS In Lexington Out cf Lexington Totals Month Total Males Females Males females Males Females January 21 2 1 11 7 13 8 February 15 2 0 5 3 7 8 Marcb 12 0 0 6 6 6 6 April 21 2 1 2 10 10 11 May 7 1 0 3 3 4 3 June 16 0 0 6 10 10 6 July 15 2 0 7 6 9 6 August 14 1 1 7 5 8 6 September 15 1 0 5 9 6 9 October 2 0 0 7 1 7 1 November 9 0 1 7 1 7 2 December s 1 0 4 3 5 3 161 12 4 76 69 92 69 The parentage of children was as follows: Both parents born in United States 134 Both parents born in Foreign Countries 5 One parent barn in United States 21 One parent born in Foreign Country 21 Both parents born in Lexington 2 One parent born in Lexington 19 .7AME2 CARRoT.r,, Town Clerk REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 1942 MARRIAGES BY ,MONTHS 79 Groom's Bride's Groom's Bride's Groom's Bride's Totals First First Second Second Third Third January 15 14 14 1 1 0 0 February 11 10 11 1 0 0 9 March 3 3 3 0 0 0 0 April 17 17 17 0 0 9 0 May 18 17 15 1 3 0 0 June 24 20 23 4 1 0 0 July 18 14 16 4 2 0 0 August 9 7 9 2 0 0 0 September 19 17 18 2 1 0 0 October 20 18 19 1 1 1 0 November 17 15 15 1 2 1 0 December 12 11 10 1 2 0 0 183 163 170 18 13 2 0 Number of Marriages Recorded 183 Residents 200 Non-residents 66 Solemnised in other places 77 Age of Oldest Groom 70 Age of Oldest Bride 62 Age Youngest Groom 18 Age Youngest Bride 16 JAMER J. t.'.ARROLL, Town. Clerk 80 TOWN OF LEXINGTON r ) O T O el N C' 7 4 4 y l M d 0 O o 4 0 M N to N p d a r 2 Jj p O ❑J M a7 d ,y, ..I O N 9 O o 0 0 0 07 N I, H d 0 .11 1G 71 C 71 M ICJ N N C. 0 o o .1 G a N „1, 67 O d r Z K; o 5, m 7< N N O 4.1 -. CZ 4 O 6 C5 .-1 .1 .ti 07 .y C? CD CD ti 7< N N d ca ICJ os m ul ko 7o O M t- c N 0 N m N N N N y. ICJ N eA O C b p7 N 07 G C C5 = G ,--1 N N O 7, O � N.1 m ,TP 0% o p 6 05 q 0 d0 1.1 COMPARATIVE m M so N ,- N 4 9 4 G O o 117 9 N h O O N 7• 8 c7 C'I M d d Q d 4 O ri M7 07 o ,- co em eyes CD a, CD aG 7,d +a'- CD CD N c7 y, d' N N N m m .-1 N q 4 CD o ,..1 .-1 W I:7 p e O 0 P O 0 .ti t- :D d 0 PS rH .-1 d 0 0 0 C C 04 m y1 If. Q G REPORT OF SELECTMEN 81 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN December 31, 1942. To the (1iti_ens of Lexington: The 13nm d of `elecl nidi is pleased to offer the following report fur the year doling December 31, 1942: On Unveil 21)d, licssrs. ticorge W. Sarano and .Errol H. Locke were 1'(..! ctecl 10 the 1;;rtN1. this being the second three year term for both. 'hie I.o:ii•,l r,i•r;:inized on March 3, 1942, and )I't. Giroux was elec•Iccl chairman fni. 1111. liFlll Consecutive vicar. 'l'lie Board has continued lis policy of meeting each Monday evening. This v1.ar forty -Iwo 1421 regular and sixteen (16) special meetings; were held. WAR POLICY The 13um•4] of Selectmen and the Appropriation Committee held many disc•ilssions on 'Town pnibleius in the light o1• the war and its effect Upon the citizens a out e'finI1ilii1iity-. _Is a result of these con- ferences. the two Boards- .iilinli11 1 the Following program and rec- ommended its adoption Mo. Town 'de t ing. 'The Town _l[eeting ore hulloitintusly to adopt the recommendation. PLAN OF TOWN OPERATION DURING WAR YEARS i{ecogi)ixing the difficulties wii]I which :Municipalities will be (aced daring the war. Anil realizing the great financial problem of .ill our citizens, the Selectmen :iiI1 alae appropriation Committee submit the following program with the reeomnieiclation tliait it be approved and adopted }iv the Town Meeting as the general plan of nlreration dnrinri the ►r:n yrars: T. Ail non-essential construction and luxuries shill be elimin- ated. ". _Maintenance of highways. parks, and other Town facilities vital! lie on 0 minimum basis, the preservation of the preselit condi- tions being the only obligation. 82 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 3. Every Town Departimeiit and official or employee shall use the utmost ingenuity in the accomiliiishment of his or her task at the lowest poss=ible cost, with the conservation of equipment, time, and materials carefully guarded to the smallest item, 4. The earefml scrutiny or nil expenditures shall be incumbent upon alI, to the end that appropriations may he conserved with un- spent funds showing. at the end of the year. 5. The eii]]ing of Town 1feetings, other than the annual meet- ing, shall be discouraged unless deemed absolutely essential by the two Boards. 6. To the end that Funds may be available for real emergencies, or for the stabilization of the tax rate, transfers from Reserves (Ex- cess and I)eticienry Account) shall be carefully scrutinised and denied except nn those grounds, or for valid reasons. 7. The raising of hinds by bonds or notes of the Town, except- ing notes issued in anticipation of taxes, shall be denied to the end that our debt situation may be strong :it the close of the war. 711 lune, the Selectmen adopted the following: POLICY OF PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT DURING WAR YEARS Due to the scarcity of mien ,incl materials, it is the vote of the Board oFSelectimen that the following policy should be followed in. the Public Works I)epartnient cluriug the coming year: 1. The installation of water services to ,ill new houses be elim- inated unless the prospective builder eau furnish a priority number, which will enable us to replenish our stud, of iitiings and pipe used in the said installation. '' 'I'iie installation of all new garden services be eliminated un- less it is 14) be ilsecl in the raising of vita] food' crops. f;. Tlie use of :111 1)itilniinous materials be limited to the neces- sary pavement maintenance, ant ore not to be used in the construc- tion o1' ramps I•ruln the edge of the pavement to the property 11111.. 4.. Bituminous sidewalk maintenance be limited to only patching holes and cracks existing in said sidewalks, and not to include gen- eral resurfacing. 1S. Loanlilig and seeding of shoulders be limited to those loca- tions where highway, water and sewer construction has taken place. REPORT OF SELECTMEN 83 11 -is Excellency, I.everett Saltollstall, Governor of Massachu- setts has issued forty-five (4 5) Executive Orders during the year, all being Emergency pleasures necessitated by the war. A few of the changes ]rade in the past year are: 1. Selectmen's .I2oow converted into Report Center for the Lex- ington Conlnlittee on Public Safety; ,t. 11-a.r Risk insurance to reef.,: of value placed on municipal buildings; 3. Shortening of honl•s of pre -tinted traffic signals; 4. Street lights on daring early morning hours (necessary be- cause or co11tiirnatioi1 I I. daylight saying.) With their usual good judgment and foresightedness, the Town Meeting 1lelnhers voted at the Annual Meeting to appropriate a sum of money for the erection of an Honor RoII for Lexington citizens serving with the armed forces. The numbers of the Stanley Hill 1'ost, .A. L. No. 38 donated their services and assembled and erected the Honor Roll, which was placed in the grass plot in front of the Cary Memorial Building. A patriotic citizen of the town donated an American Flag and a Service Flag, which were placed on either side of the Honor Roll. This 1 -Honor Roll was baht large enough to contain five hundred (WO) names, and in August it became necessary to add wings to it, as more than that number had entered the Service. At the end e`f the year, there were Sit; men ,incl women or Lexington serving with the armed forces. The Lexington Rotary Club very generously- gave to the Town a Service Flag for the Common, and the Selectmen take this op. 1)ol'titliity to express their appreciation of the gift. RATIONING BOARD 1'na suant to an Executive Order of the President, and in com- pliance with the oftiee of Price Administration and the State Ra- tioning Committee, early in ,January the Selectmen appointed Messrs. Albert B. 'Penney, Charles A. Whipple, and George E. Graves to the .Lexington Tire Rationing Board. Mr. Tenney resigned in Jane, and was replaced by Mr. Robert P. Trask. Later, as more and more eommodities were rationed, it became necessary to appoint additional men to the Board. and the present members or the Lex - 84 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ington War Prim and Rationing Board are: Messrs. George E. Graves. Chairman : Charles A. Whipple. Robert P. Trask, William .I.-lioore. Arthur MIel'8rt:rr, an ! .fames .1. 11'tilsl. All of these l:;en a: e •c rviI!t the 'l'own of Lexington without compensation, and are giving many hours both in the daytime and in the evening to a jolt which IN, very frequently, ►nlpleasant and thankless. They are doing the t,,►vn and the country a great serv- lee, and the c•i1'ro11s of Lexington should 1a• most grateful to them. DRAFT BOARD imp i 1 ri rt Board. 1 n, f ri i, composed or the 1•ol lon-ing per- •xons: Judge 11-illiam 11. Idelu•luey, l'hairtii in (Woburn) : Major William \V, \rude• Secretary [ 11'obnru) : Thomas :1. Martin (Woburn I : 11"illiam E. Chamberlain (Lexington) ; 11'illiaua If. Dris- coll 1 Lcxinglon) : and s George W. Proctor, Clerk (Lexington), The menmors of 11:e .laivisory Board are: 1)r, William L. Cos- grove, Francis I:. Burke. Nathan 11. Bidwell, :lames J. Carroll, and Daniel .1. t1•t'omo•1. all r.'. Lexington, These gentlemen stye peri'orInil;g ;a slitlicult task faithfully and n -ell, ani the Selectmen tale this means of expressing their appre- ciation rur the wore; they are lining;. TAX RATE The noard of Selectmen .incl the Appropriation Committee con- sidered it essential that appropriations he reduced in a manner which would ;list the war effort, through the discontinuance of non- essential projects cion the carer t l supervision of work to be done. Ax :1 resll l i o. these efforts. the two Boards presented to the Town ;il.eeling; 1 progiant on which they hail Agreed. This program was adopted by the Town Meeting. with a resulting decrease in the tax rate of sl VIII. 'I'I:e tax rate in 1941 was $31.40, and in 1942 it was FIRE ENGINEERS The Board of Selectmen is empowered by Statute to appoint an- nually- the members of the Board of Dire Engineers. The previous Board of Fire Engineers had served the Town for many years. The three members held positions as cat] officers in the Fire Department. The Selectmen had discussed this type of a Board of Fire Engineers for several years, and it was finally concluded that the Board of REPORT OF` SELECTMEN 85 Fire Engineers should Ire Composed of (..ditixeus who would act ats executive directors of the Fire I)epartnient. \Vitlt this thought in mind, the Selectmen appointed as o';' halt lst a new Board of Fire Engineers consisting of the following mem-. hers: (.eorge L1'. Ianel y, Itoherl W. Fa wc-, it, Alan (1. Adams, Hain 1 L. 1)1'1seo11. Thomas .1. Donnelly. The Board or Selectmen held numerous conferences with the new Board of Pim Engineers during the months subsequent to their ap- pointment. It ►vas the conclusion of the I3o:n•d of Fire I tigiueers that the growth of the Town cabled for a Fire Department operated by lsroI ssiiinal. lull -time lighters. (hl November 23, 1942, the Fire Engineers recommended the abolishing of the ottiee of cider of the- Fire heFire Department, for reasons outlined in their report of that [late. The Selectmen considered this report at length, and finally voted on December 21. 19-12 to abolish 1];e o'liee of Chief of the Fire Depart- nul1, effective December 31, 1942. ENCLOSED FIELD rot. a Humber or yeaars. the School Committee has leconuuendecl au enclose.] field for High School irticletics at the ('enter Playground. Such a project cannot lie undertaken during the war years because of lack oi' s;iilllilie;s and materials whish should he ntilizecl for the war effort. The Selectmen are glad to endorse this recoltimendtt- iioli of the Hello.] t'allnirril•Ire. with the suggestion that i1 Ise re- considered :after the war's termination. APPOINTMENTS On April St11, Mi'. Raymond L. White was appointed Town ac- countant as a -military slllsstitute for 11r..1al.mes H. Itnssell, who is now serving with. the United States; Ario►. In February, Mr. l.�rauk I'. Mowat was appointed lo the Police Force as a military sub- stitute 1'or Iiiehau•d U. \1,('urn;aek., who i., serving with [-sited. States Navy. SUNDAY MOVIES Several tildes in lulu Fr'iar's I,Ie elalesiioll of Sunday ]fogies has Leen discussed 1r► the S"lec'taneu. This realr, primarily because of The 1llulrher• of men aaaii;lne-1 :1t the liecl"ord Airport, the problem. ►►•as again placed before the Board. The Statute gives the Select- men the p;swe1• to grant licenses for Sunday entertainments, hnt your tiostlet wished to secure an expression of opinion on the sn4,jee1 he• fore taking action on it. ,1..•;•ordin;ly, ballots were published in the Lexington N1isiiile Malll. ;arid 1llr eiti'Lens were requested to mark 86 TOWN OF LEXINIYFON them in favor o1• in opposition to the granting of a license to allow Sunday movies. Of the ballotx returned, Those hi favor outnum- bered those opposed l>,y approximately four to one. Accordingly, the Selectmen voted to grant a license for Sunday movies t'or a trial period ending March 31, 1!1.1:1. It is planned to place au iir'tiele in the Warrant for the Animal Town 3Ieeting iii 1943 to give the voters an opportunity to express their opinion 011 the question. TAX TITLE PROPERTY Fifteen parcels of renal estate acquired by the Town by foreclo- sure of tax titles were sold this year. All property for sale is listed at the Selectmen's Office, and information regarding it may be ob- tained there. BOARD OF SURVEY Only one Board of Survey hearing was held this year, as fol- lows : Date Petitioner May 4, 1942 Trustees of Simonds Farm Petition For approval of proposed new roads and lots on the Home- stead Property, located on Grove St. Approved. BOARD OF HEALTH The communicable diseases reported during the year are as fol- Iows: Disease Chicken Pox Dog Bite Cat Bite German Measles Lobar Pneumonia Measles Mumps Scarlet Fever Septic Sore Throat Pulmonary Tuberculosis Tuberculosis—Other Forms Whooping Dough Spinal Meningitis Pneum000ccua Meningitis Influenza Erysipelas No. at No. in Metropolitan Lexington State Hospital 23 70 1 5 2 7 100 82 15 2 6 21 3 19 1 1 9 1 Total 23 70 1 5 9 100 82 15 2 27 3 19 1 1 9 1 REPORT GF SELECTMEN 87 Early in January, the Board of Health was notified that a dog had escaped frons Burlington and had bitten several Lexington dogs. The Burlington clog was found to have had rabies, and because so tnally Lexington dogs were bitten, and so many others exposed to the rabid dog, it was decided to hold tin Emergency Rabies Clinic. This Clinic was held 011 January 12, 1:3, 14, and 15, and seven hun- dred and five (7115) dogs were inoculated. No further eases of rabid dogs were reported. The Board would appreciate it if citizens would report dog bites to the Board of Health immediately, giving all of the information, both as to the person bitten and the owner of the dog inflicting the bite. This is most important. The Town is fortunate in not having had any epidemics this year. We would appreciate it if physicians would report all communi- cable diseases to the Board of Health, and in eases where patients are being eared for by members of their own families, the families should report the disease to the Board. 'I'lu' lliddlesex County Sanatorium continues to maintain its Diagnostic Clinic to which physicians may refer patients for exam- ination and x-ray without cost to the patient. CONCLUSION The Selectmen wish to acknowledge with thanks the cooperation and assistance given them by all Boards, Committees, and Town em- 11loyees daring the year 1942. Respectfully sulnbitted, Awl -H 1ALD R. GIROIJX WILLIAM G. POTTER A. EnWASD ROwsE ERROL H. LOCKE GEORGE W. SARAN0 Board of Selectmen 83 TOWN OF LEXINGTON LIST OF JURORS AS SUBMITTED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON, 1942 Name Occupation Address Anderson, Ernest W., Sheet Metal 26 Ames Avenue Arnold, Gilbert A., Vice President 3 Richard Road Ballard, John F., Manager 12 Glen Road 201 Wood Street 6 Stetson Street 15 Bloomfield Street 26 Waltham Street 5 Raymond Street 130 Marrett Road 556 Mass. Avenue 11 Highland Avenue 5 Sherman Street 363 Bedford Street 75 Outlook Drive 9 Hancock Avenue 684 Lowell Street 6 Locust Avenue 1 Aerial Street 64 Chase Avenue 25 Chase Avenue 13 Somerset Road 44 Forest Street 14 Chase Avenue 64 Grant Street 26- Farmerest Avenue 619 Waltham Street 353 Mass. Avenue 10 Cottage Avenue Criomwell, Richard P., Investment 21 Summit Road 30 Forest Street 100 Bedford Street 63 Gleason Road 4 Muxxey Street 150 Marrett Road 54 Forest Street 1 Bennington Road 24 Brookside Avenue 40 Cottage Street Barker, E. Gerry, Jr., Salesman Bartlett, Russell S., Professor Barton, George S., Art4st Bears, Ohester P., Lathe Hand Beaudry, Charles S., Engineer Bevington, Alfred J., Jr., Salesman Hignotti, Frank H., Draughtsman Black, Walter G., Contractor Bond, Frank C., Laborer Brenton, Walter J., Clerk Briggs, Clarence E., Retired Broderic, Hubert D., Broker Burtch, John J., Real Estate Buttrick, Gorham, Farmer Cann, Winston W. E., Dislriet Manager Clifford, :Malcolm 14, Salesman Clifford, Russell L.. Foreman Coleman, Franklin W., Real Estate Collins, Charles M., Plumber Collins, John D.. Printer Cowley, George E., Mechanic Comman, James M„ Salesman Condinho, Jesse. Landscape Gardner Cowdrey, Frank E., Bus Driver Cress, Leonard, Truck Driver Crone, Louis L., Stock Broker Custance, Theodore A., Contractor Cutter, Gienny S., Salesman Lacey, John H., Mason Dailey, John P., Contractor Daly, John F., Insurance Dane, Francis S., Assistant Treasurer Devine, William H., Eleotrician Donnellan, James, Clerk LIST OF JURORS 89 Donnelly, Thomas J., Jr., Sales Manager 16 Smith Avenue Doran, David J., Florist 5 Sheridan Street Dowling, Alton C., Mechanic 27 Percy Road Eaton, David H., Clerk 668 Lowell Street Elvedt, Ralph H., Clerl: 67 North Hancock Street Etheridge, Harold L„ Engineer 800 Waltham Street Fannon, John V., Statistician 2 Plymouth Road Faulkinghatn, Clifford, Mechanic 38 Bow Street Ferguson, Clements H., Sales 30 Vine Brook Road Flanagan, F raneis D., Electrician 4 Aerial Street Fletcher, Alfred W-, Painter 23 Sherman Street Fletcher, Fred B., Painter 74 Burlington Street Mint, Herbert A., Gage Maker 6 Carville Avenue Toss, Leonard F., Credit Manager 12 Hancock Avenue Foster, George E., Real Estate 10 Plainfield Street Friend, Frank W., Engineer 39 CIarke Street Fuller, George R., Batsman 1. Sunnyknoll Avenue Gates, Arthur, Carpenter 77 Oak Street Gay, Frederick M., Salesman 7 Robbins Road Gilcreaet, John E., Banker 73 Bloomfield Street Goguen, Leonard E, Architect 1123 Mass. avenue Gorman, Arthur, Buyer 206 Bedford Street Grimwood, Arthur, Tailor 440 Mass. Avenue Gruah, Lincoln C., Produce Manager 10 Tower Road Hannam, William H., Salesman 23 Lincoln Street. Harmon, Victor, Radio Repair 6 Rowland Avenue Hauck, Giza J., Mechanic 202 Lincoln Street Hayward, Alfred W., Draftsman 69 Oak Street Heywood, Sidney B., Tea Room 271 Marrett Road Higgins, Lincoln C., Real Estate 44 Bertwell Road Hopkins, CIarence R., Adjuster 15 Merriaan Street Howe, Ralph W., Auditor 20 Hancock Street Node, Fred C., B. & M. R. R. 320 Waltham Street Hutt, Charles M., Edison Company 43 Adams Street Hyde, William J., C. P. A. 19 Eliot Road Hynes, George M„ Cashier 28 Locust Avenue Irwin, James, Builder 58 Taft Avenue Jaynes, George A., Mason 35 Grant Street Jackson, William I., Retired 40 Hancock Street Johnson, Arthur, Salesman 42 Baker Avenue Kidd, David, Grocer 7 Butler Avenue Lamont, John, Health Inspector 11 Spencer Street Lane, Edward D., Salesman 60 Marrett Road Lane, Jasper A., Insurance and Banking 177 Waltham Street Larkin, Isadore D., Hotel Clerk 2627 Mass. Avenue Lawson. Warren G., Banker 161 Pollen Road Leonard, Hugh E., Salesman 23 North Hancock Street Lewis, James H., Banker 23 •Merriam Street Lewls, Robert W., Edison Company 11 Hancock Avenue Lidherg, Chester, Milk Business 92 Adams Street Locke, Arthur E., Salesman 63 Farmcrest Avenue 90 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Longbottont, Fred, Retired 16 Independence Avenue Love, Frank J„ Jr., Edison Company 3 Wallis Court Mabey, Edson R., Mover 119 Grant Street 14acPltee, Clarence, Store Keeper 14 Baker Avenue Maienza, Joseph S., Tailor 126 Crescent Hill Avenue Mallion, George A., Secretary 29 Wachusett Drive Maloney, 1V•i•ll4am E., Oil Dealer 289 Bedford Street Marshall, Ralph H., Funeral Director 7 Patriots Drive Marshall, William J., Shipper 9 Indepeendence Avenue Mason, Arthur F., Salesman 46 Watertown Street Mason, Elmer B., Electrician 47 Brandon Street Mathaurs, Charles E., Insurance 40 Locust Avenue Maynard, Guy B., Manager 29 Oakland Street Maynard, Richard W., Salesman 77 Merriam Street McGann, James T., Taxi 156 Woburn Street McIntosh, Neil, Land Developer 8 Hancock Avenue McKay, Frank J., Jr., Edison Company 3 Wallis Court McKearney, John, Salesman 125 Grant Street McNamara, Thomas, Moving Picture Projection 7 Baker Avenue Mead, Henry P., None 40 Woburn Street Miller, Henry D„ Sales Engineer 209 Fallen Road Mooney, Paul F., Radio .. 144 Grant Street Morgan, Eugene L., Arch4teot 20 Robbins Road Mulliken, William E., Treasurer 225 Waltham Street Nelles, Randolph W.• Salesman 15 Maple Street Nichols, Howard S. 0., Bank Assistant 29 Hayes Avenue Olson, Manfred B., Sheet Metal 42 Bertwell Road. Packard, Ernes; H., Farmer 272 Concord Avenue Parks, Alexander W., Pattern Maker .................................... 10 Fletcher Avenue Pekias, George E., Machinist 821 Mass. Avenue Phelps, Alton M., Cashier 227 Fallen Road Phillips, James,Delicartessen 10 Bloomfield Street Pierce, Clifford W., Salesman 917 Mass. Avenue Pring, Donald 7'., Bank Clerk 20 Vane Brook Road Redman, Lester T., Salesman 10 Hayes Avenue Reed, Haskell, Milk 72 Lowell Street Reed, Kelsey G., None 10 Franklin Road Rich, Irving A-, Storekeeper 38 Kendall Road Rix, David A., Roofer . 513 Waltham Street Robertson, Peter, Retired 39 Somerset Road Robinson, Gordon W., Printer 80 Hancock Street Rose, Manuel G., Jr., Farmer 748 Waltham Street Rosenberger, Frederick I3., Salesman 42 Locust Avenue Rudd, John J., Grocer 17 Vine Brook Road Ryan, J. Carroll, Salesman 10 Bedford Street Sdholield, Charles H., Real Estate 1963 Mass. Avenue Scribner, Ralph E., Merchant 66 Hancock Street Seltzer, Julius, Tailor 9 Belfry Terrace Seth, Reuben L., Salesman 7 Jackson Court Shanahan, William H., Milk Man 50 Pleasant Street Shenrock, Edward, Carpenter 15 Fletcher Avenue LIST OF JURORS 91 Short, Alfred L., Supervisor 1034 Waltham Street Slocum, Curlys L., Civil Engineer 92 Blossom Street SmitJi, Shirley L., Gas Tender 7 Bowker Street Spencer, Charles W., Clerk 47 Parker Street Stoney, Benjamin S., Clerk 3 Fern Street Stoney, Joseph H., Works Manager 15 Fern Street Sullivan. James L., Bus Operator 20 Cliffe Avenue Sumner, Carl, Inspector 53 Grant Street Sumner, John T., Foreman 9 Cliff Avenue Sweet, Theodore R., Contractor 265 Concord Highway Swenson, Eugene, Salesman 260 Marrett Road Taft, Fletcher W., None 4 Upland Road Terbune, Carl W., Laundry 53 Grant Street Thomas, Webster H., Salesman 50 Bloomfield Street Tighe, Louis E., None 7 Lockwood Road Tower, Winslow C., Insurance Clerk 23 Bloomfield Street Townsend, Fred A., Draftsman 6 Wallis Court Tullar, Fred H., Artist 39 Reed Street Walker, Clarence S., Banker 9 Berwick Road Weatherby, Percy A., Carpenter 21 Butler Avenue Webb, Edmund A., Plumber 43 Hayes Avenue Welsh, Warren P., Plumber 99 Waltham Street Wellington, Samuel W., Janitor 19 Sherman Street West, Alphonse B., Salesman 33 Oak Street Whalen, Raymond W., B. E. Ry. Co. 158 Mass. Avenue Whipple, Paul, Salesman 15 Belfry Terrace Whipple, William D., Salesman 9 Chase Avenue Wilson, Donald, Engineer 33 Bloomfield Street Wolmsley, Charles, Heating Contractor 24 Bridge Street Wood, Cyril A., Clerk 15 Manley Court Worthen, Rdwln B., Jr., Architect 5 Winthrop Road 92 TOWN OF LEXINGTON LEXINGTON COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Mn. ALLEN W. 1{i'L•riFRT 1" ir-r•C'ontrolier of Area C. Region T7 11e. 1liai vii.I.>•: 11'isi:is>, General (ihafrlitran _IIIc. (+Frits.!; 1'EMIsRY., (10-01/fijElra11 1IRS. R. 1). 11Arn, ('o-Clarairirr a ar 1111. (lEortoE SARA NO, ('o-(. haii•mait. 3Irc. JFA•t I)orrERTy, Executive Secretary 11rt. I-iuir.►r: n [.'r s•r.►x rr: 1[r., l��ri;r:rtr 1114atrr.►ir 31R. 11'.11: rnt S.► x ns l l rt. ['Aut. '1'r: r, i i i' x is lI it. 1'i.Ti.:lt !{til:r:t:•rsrix 1[Ii. Euwrx 1L'ortrrirxx llin . 1Lti ui,n LAaroNT 11 ii . 1{0:r•:irr 1MRliri] M 11ii, 11.11.E•0i.►i CLIFFORD 31e. 1I:►xFiteti Wr.5.IMEN III. Ri+•n.►i:rr t"ROMWEL.r. MIL Jniix [GrtmsrrErmER REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY 93 REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY December 3l, 1942. .'!'o the Ilounl•Uble Bond of Selectmen Lexington. i/o..sneh rr:rette The Lexington committee on Public Sftrety has lratl a busy itnd snrcessful year. enjoying the hearty cooperation of the Officials of the Town of Lexington, the citizens and the merchants. All have given their best to make the work of this (.11inlllittee a success, as has been witnessed by oar ac•yerxl blackout aa111 einergelac"r test a]Prls. 114'111 al v:3rioas tiran"N during the past year. In .I1ily. 1'.t12. Mr. Allen 11'. Rocker. Chairman of the Lexington Committee on !'ublie Safety. was appointed Vice Controller of Area ('. Region 1 0l' the ]1:sssrirlaatsetts (o 1 uitlee. on Public Safety. 'r'11is assignment aulolnalie•:lllV 1eg11irecl the appointment or a new Chairman for Lexington. 1r. Melville W. 11"ehh was recommended. for this posit ion and his aplurinttnenl was approved by the State. '!'his Commit lee recognizes the honor paid to the Town or Lex- ington by AI r. Ruck er's ;appointment. liis untiring effort, ability, and excellent leadership entitles ]line to ,an expression or apprecia- tion and Blanks from the entire Committee as well as front the citizens of Lexington. Under the supervision of this t.`onuuittee the Aircraft 11 arning Post has 1a41'n Mantled twenty-four hours a thty by a tireless group of men—it is the Ears. Eyes, .anti Mouth of Civilian Defense. An Electric Siren Signal system for Air Raid Alarms has been installed. A very thorough Salvage Program has been instituted and car- ried on whereby some 321; tons of scrap, hundreds of pounds of silk, and tons of tin. ]raper and fats have been made available for war 11KP'$. 94 TOWN OF LEXINGTON The Report Center, the actual working point or all Civilian De- fense in the Town has beim thoroughly equipped and maintained twelrty•four lumps a clay by Highly trained Personnel, The Auxiliary l"n•itK of 1C:u•11c•1i8J,'oliee, Fire, ;Medical. Evacua- 1ion, dousing. 'Win. Suryiees :11311 numerous others under the Coln- nlltt('e?'K r11r•er'tinn are tireless, patriotic citizens all working for the welfare and peace of the people of Lexington. Approximately, there are some 181111 to '2O{I(1 members or this Committee at this time. ('ulnnlittee has tried at all times to keep well within its financial Budget and still to maintain 0 highly efficient organiza- tion. Lexington eau he assured that a ►'igilaut and l>11.triotia gtonp of citizens will continue to give their hest for the achievement or our nation's goal—Peace. Respectfully submitted. M rc 1XI 1.r.5 W. Chairman REPORT OF TOWN ENGINEER 95 REPORT OF THE ENGINEERING DIVISION December 31, 194.2 To the Ilanuratllr; Board of Selcetralen I er$tagton, Massachusetts Gentlemen: 1 herewith submit the following report relative to the activities of the Engineerilag Division (during the year 1942. HIGHWAY DIVISION Stalked out Grove Street relocation lines southeast of Winter Street, a distance of one-half mile, for maintenance work. Eight -two feet of curbing and two c•urh corners were laid along Hancock Street opposite .Adanis Street. .Accepted street plains were made for Fallen Road and ]how Street. A survey of street lighting fixtures with locations was made up into a schedule by streets showing number of lights of various in- tensities. It is a filet that tilt' town is Moth inadequately and unsystem- atically lighted, flaps will he ]Wade showing the 1243 light loca- tions and we shall then outline a program which will eventually standardize and systematize, insofar as possible, our street light- ing when conditions SO warrant. SEWER DIVISION Lines alnl el-041es were established for the construction or 11179 feet. of sewers 11.1 seven separate streets. Final plains were Made for Baker, Chase and Tucker Avenues, Aerial, Cherry and Hancock Streets and Sutherland Road. 116 TOWN OF LEXINGTON W, P. A. ENGINEERING SURVEY Ail information covering 3:1:1 acres was inked in on topographical nlnps having ac scale of 1191 feel to the MA._1!1941 acres were panto - graphed from the scale of 1911 feet to _'1141 feet to the inch upon i�anr- I ert (1.14 haps. Seventy -live dwellings wore located which were erected since the project started. Traverses were tied in to M. G. S. stations, bench marks, street 001] town bounds over a distance of ]5.8G ]piles. Goidelic and lambert computations were tirnred 41101 r•ecor[led II 4119 scale tliaatigulaiion neaps over an area of 1.035 square miles. l'reliIuinary surveys were complete[I along town boundaries over a! ilisl,!lI[ of `,1111; utiles. DRAINAGE MATTERS and grades were established for Die construetion (11 1:17-1 feel of 411•41ins in :t separate sI rool s. Finck 111011s were made showing outlets alt W atertnwn Street. 1110 Il(1st011 and _Maim, ]iailroad near Bow Street and Outlook Drive :.t 1)owning Road. hival plans were also lllade showing fixtures in Lowell. Spring and Winter Streets, and in Fallen. Kendall and Percy Roads. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS After town hutur[1ary Purveys were checked and corrected, 49 •:!one hounds were set and :i holes were drilled in ledge along the Bedford. Burlington. 1Vincllester and Woburn lines. Twenty-five additional points were tied 111 to complete stone bound Installations niton); the 11'inelrester and Lincoln lines next spring. A key map was made showing all tax title foreclosures with in- dividual cards for each parcel, containing ail information pertain- ing thereto. Considerable time was given to determine locations and owner- ships of properties :hong route No. 128 from Wood Street to Bed - foal Street and of other parcels taken by Federal authority ad- jacent to the Bedford Airport. REPORT OF TOWN ENGINEER i 97 GENERAL WORK In addition to the regular work required by other departments which is not specifically mentioned herein, the services of the En- gineering Division were also nsed in connection with: Approval of plans for land court and for installation of public utilities; Taking 23 photographs for various court cases; Inspection of claims concerning property damage; Checking locations and elevations of 4 new dwellings for Build- ing Inspector; General map work with surveys and plans for all departments and for committees on civilian defense program. In conclusion, I wish to acknowledge with thanks the assistance given to this division by town officials and members of other divi- sions of the Department of Public Works. Respectfully submitted, JOHN T. COSGROVE, Town Engineer 95 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE December 31, 1942. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Lexington, Maexachn.8etis Gen tleinem. : This is a report of the work done in Lexington during 1942 by the Middlesex Count- Extension Service: William I. Burnham has been appointed Extension Service direc- tor for Lexington. A fond production and conservation committee was appointed by the Public Safety Committee to work with the Extension Service. This Committee consists of George W. Sarins, Chairman; William L Burnham and John Lamont. This commit- tee has been active in promoting home gardens and assisting com- mere•ial farmers in their production ptoblerne. The victory garden program was very popular this year. Nearly every home owner• with land had a victory garden and this greatly aided the family food supply. A County -wide meeting of vegetable growers was held at the farm of August Shuntacker. One hundred twenty-five growers attended this meeting. They saw several labor waving devices which would help thew on their own farms. Dairy and poultry farmers have been assisted in their production prob- lems through farm visits and circular materia]. Farmers have been given some definite assistance in securing labor. The Home department has arranges] and conducted food preser- vation meetings. These resulted in a community canning project carried on in the town with great success. A slip cover class was conducted. Also, meetings were held on Yeast Bread and Fun for the Fancily. Ninety-six bows and girls were enrolled in 4-H club work and helped hi the war effort in production and conservation by carry- ing on activities in clothing, food, canning, home furnishing, garden, poullr•y and dairy. These clubs were under the supervision of eleven MIDDLESEX COUNTY EX19 NSION 99 volunteer leaders. John Lamont was chairman of the committee which sponsored 4-1i club work in the Town. In addition to the lead- ers, there was a committee of five members. A well attended achievement program ai'd exhibit brought the winter season to a close. Canning members held a store window ex- hibit. Garden members exhibited at the Grange and Horticultural. Hall in Boston. Pour boys and four girls attended county camp.. Mrs. Oscar Andresen attended Adult Leaders camp in Amherst. Alice Burgers and -Janet Kidd attended Junior bailers camp.. .Janet Kidd received ]calf expenses at County Camp for her outstand- ing accomplishmeutc in 4-11 leadership. Half expenses were also awarded to Edith Andresen on her garden work, Alice Burgess participated in the State judging contest in canning on Girls' Day, held at the Framingham State Teachers' College. George W. Sarano awarded baby chicks to poultry club mem- bers who were winners in the County 4-11 Laying contest. Respectfully sumbitted, A. F.M.►cI )nuc,n,r.r., Director 100 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE 19TH OF APRIL COMMITTEE December 31, 1942. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Lexington, nMa8sachusetis Gentlemen: Your Committee respectfully submits the following report for the year 1942: In planning for the observance of Patriots' Day, 1942, we took into consideration all the unusual circumstances such as the war emergency, lack of appropriation, the ItJth of April falling on Sun- day, the preoccupation of so many persons engaged in essential in- dustry or maintaining the necessary activities of civilian defense. Your Committee held r,everal meetings and the clerk handled considerable correspondence and attended the general meeting in Boston of the representatives of the eight cooperating cities and towns. Your Cornmittee subscribed to the minimum quantity of Official Programs and fosters in order that our Town might have its pro- gram and participants duly recorded. Forty-five posters were dis- tributed for display in Lexington. and one hundred general pro- grams were also di.str•ibi.ited. While we believe these posters and programs are of only minor importance to residents of Lexington, those distributed elsewhere by other towns, appear to bring numer- ous persons to Lexington to attend our exercises or parades. In spite of the unfavorable weather conditions the following program was carried out and the attendance was gratifying. PROGRAM 6:00 A.M. The Alarm WiIR rung at the Old Belfry by two Lexington .Minute Men. REPORT OF THE 19th OF APRIL COMMITTEE 191 ( :30 A.M. The Sunrise Parade started from the Adams School aiifl proceeded to the Battle Green where Flag Raising ceremonies were held under the di- rection of Mr. W. F. I)owne, Scout Commissioner. 7:00 A,)I. 1-7-7-5 was sounded on the Town fire alarm sys- tem. These morning exercises were impressive and splendidly executed. Immediately following, the Color Guard of the Lexington Minute _Men left for Boston to participate in t]ie FIllg Raising at Boston City Hall, and exercises at Central, Granary, and King's Chapel burying grounds where wreaths were placed at the graves of Paul Revere and William' Dawes, Jr, The Color Guard then went to the Old North Church for the start of Paul Revere's ride to Lexington. The activities arranged for t -lie celebration in Lexington com- menced at 12:00 o'clock noon. Your Committee. as such. did not take part in the parade or in the exercises of the Women's Defense Corps on Sunday, April,. 19th but every member of this Committee did personally participate in- divi4lnalty as members o. attending units of which they were mem- bers. Respectfully sulnuitted. TOWN ()1' LEXINGTON 1'ATR LOTS' DAY COMMIT"TEE MALcoLm H. CLIFFORD, Chairman F REn W. BODGE LEON A. BURKE JAMES J. CARROLL GEORGE E. FOSTER ALBERT G. F BOTH I N CTON, Clerk 102 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF CARY LECTURE COMMITTEE December 31, 1942, 'To tiu' Honorable Hoard of Selectmen, Lexington, illassachurseltR Dear- The Committee in charge of the Lectures provided under the wills -of Eliza ('ark Farnham and Susanna E. Cary begs to submit its Thirteenth Annual Report covering the period from January 1, 1942, to December 2l, 1942. The Lectures provided were as follows: -January Ili. Carola Goya i)aneer—with Harpist February 19. Harry W. Flannery :.Berlin Report Uncensored" March 4. Alice Cooper Bailey Hawaii Today" November 5. Canfield Cook Internatiniiaily known analyst on aeronautical development December ber 5. Ma rga ret Speaks Soprano One of America's most popular vocalists The expenses: incurred for these Lectures, which have been de- frayed by the TOiae Harris Cary Educational Fund, amounted to $1,732.82, of which the sum of $1,47:5.00 was paid to lecturers and the remainder coffered advertising, printing, ushers and other ex- penses. Respectfully submitted, ROBERT H. Rota. TiIOMAs S. GRI.4DLE GRACE LteriNCOT r ':law RRIAM REPORT OF THE CH•1EF OF POLICE REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Lewin gton, Massachusetts 103 December 31, 1942. Gent/men: I Imre the honor of submitting the following report for the year ending I)ecember 31, l942. Total number of arrests Offenses for which arrests were made:— Accosting Allowing an Improper Person to Operate Auto Assault & Battery Assault to Rape Absent without Leave (ARMY) Begetting Breaking & Entering Carrying a Dangerous Weapon Default Delinquent Desertion of Family Desertion (ARMY) Drunkenness Failing to send Child to School Failing- to Slow at Intersection Forging & Uttering Going away after causing Personal Injury Going away after causing Property Damage Idle & Disorderly Indecent Exposure Larceny Lewd & Lascivious Malicious Mischief Malicious Destruction of Property Mental Subject Neglect of Minor Children Non -Payment of Fine Non -Support Operating after Revocation 195 104 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Operating after Suspension Operating to Endanger Operating Under the Influence of Liquor Operating an Uninsured Automobile Operating an Unregistered Automobile Operating with Improper Lights Operating without a License Operating with Faulty Brakes Passing a Red Traffic Light Rape Receiving Speeding Stubborn Child Suspicious Person Truant Vagrant Violation of Probation Violation of Parole Violation of Court Order Stolen Goode Total 1 DISPOSITION OF CASES 2 10 Appealed 2 Committed 3 Continued 1 Dian issed 1 Fined 1 Filed 4 Found Not Guilty 3 Pending 1 Probation 3 Released 53 Suspended 1 Turned over to the Audhorittea of The Veterans Hospital at Bedford 2 Turned over to the Authorities of 3 The Walter Fernald School 3 1 The ;tate Hospital at Worcester 1 1 Turned over to The Military Police (ARMY) 11 6 Turned over to The Shore Patrol (NAVY) 1 1 Turned over to Other Police Departments 13 3 Turned over to Authorities of Ring Sanatorium 1 Turned •over to the Authorities of 2 10 14 ' 3 a 3 4 1 2 1 1 10 4 7 1 2 1 1 1 195 4 11 11 3 65 24 15 14 6 1 9 1 4 2 6 Trta1 1 195 1 5 Aggregate amount of fines imposed $1,159.00 1 Aggregate terms of imprisonment 5 yrs„ 9 mos., 10 days REPORT OF THE OHIEF OF POLICE 105 106 TOWN OF LEXINGTON MISC^LLANEOUS Automobile accidents recorded 173 Automobiles reported stolen 5 Automobiles recovered s REPORT OF THE SEALER OF Bicycles reported rto'en 9 Bicycles recovered 16 WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Buildings found open and locked up 115 Committed to The Chelmsford School 1 Committed to the Psychopathic Hospital 9 Committed to Sherburne 1 Committed to the State Farm at Bridgewater 1 December 31, 1942. Committed to the State Hospital at Worcester 6 Committed to the State House Annex (Child Welfare) '7 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Fire alarms responded to 58 Lexington, ,llias8oachitsetts Houses (Unoccupied) special attention 119 Messages delivered 129 Names of Automobile Law Violators submitted Gentlemen: to the Registry for action 124 Special Details and Escorts 66 Transients accommodated 44 X 'herewith submit the Report of the Sealer of Weights and Total Mileage recorded on Car 31 24,362'Measures for the year ending Dec•eliiber 21, 1942. Total Mileage recorded on Car 32 60,869 Total Mileage recorded on HD Motorcycle 4,091 Total number of street lights reported out 114 SCALES: Adjusted Sealed Condemned Platform over 5,000 lbs, 2 AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS OF 1942 LISTED BY MONTHS Platform 100 to 5,000 lbs. 1 21 Counter under 100 lbs. 2 23 January 24 Beam over 100 lbs. 2 February 14 Spring 100 lbs, or over 8 March 22 Spring under 100 lbs. 26 April 15 Computing under 100 lbs 2 37 1 May 7 Personal Weighing '7 1 June 16 Prescription '7 July 13 August 8 WEIGHTS: Septeinber 13 October 11 Avoirdupois 145 November 13 Apothecary 67 December 18 Metric 11 Tota 1 173 We wish to express nnr sincere thanks to all who have cooperated with and assisied us in the per;'m•lllance of our N'arionst dirties. CAPACITY MEASURES: Liquid Oil Jars Reslwetfully submitted, AUTOMATIC MEASURING DEVICES: 80 30 I:1]1E:`; d. %rr.rar N, Meters 1" Inlet b5 e Meters over 1" Inlet 7 Chief of 1'oli•v' Meters Grease Measuring 46 REPORT OF THE SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES 107 LINEAR MESURES: Sealed Yardsticks 15 Sealing Fees $92.38 Paid to Town Treasurer by Sealer All school scales have leen sealed. Respectfully submitted, JOHN' AMON; Temporary Sealer of Weights and Measures 108 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE MILK INSPECTOR I)eeeiiib i. 31, 1!)42. 'o the: Noolor rlole 'Hoard of Neleetnieii, Lr..r i ri gtri ii , :11 r(.' kO Wo'/ t Gentlemen: I herewith submit my report. as ]l ilk Inspector roe the year 1942. Number of samples seized 88 Samples analyzed for butter fat, solids and bacteria 88 Inspection of milk plants 26 Inspection of producers' farms 109 Milk licenses issued 66 Oleomargarine licenses issued 11 llesleetl'n]Iv submitted, el olrt I.nMoNT, Milk liispector REPORT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR REPORT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR To the Honorable Hoard of Selectmen, Lexington, .Yams arhttsctt r Gentl morn : 109 December :VI, 1942. I herewith r+ rbiiiit my report as Inspector of Buildings for the year ending 1)ecember 31, 1942: Number of permits granted 129 Cash received from permits $ 392.00 Violation of zoning and building laws 24 Number of illegal signs 2 Permits were divided as follows: Single dwellings 9 $ 48,600.00 Renewals 2 Duplex houses 6 39,000.00 Private garages 11 8,600.00 Additions and Alterations 65 61,640.00 Observation Tower 1 1,200.00 Sheds and hen houses 16 3,850.00 Boiler house, pump house and chimneys 7 1,950.00 Metal building 1 350.00 Green houses 2 1,000.00 Stores 1 60,000.00 Demolitions 10 Total valuation of all permits ...................... For the year 1942 number of inspections, 1916. Respectfully submitted, $221,090.00 Wii.l.IAat A. CANN, Building Inspector 11.0 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS December 31, 1942. 7'o the .Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, ifassachusetta Gentlemen: The Board of Cemetery Commissioners submits the following report covering their work during the year 1942. The various cemeteries have received the necessary care to keep thein clean and in satisfactory condition. They driveways at Wentview Cemetery were re-surfaeed two years ago, and are in good condition. We do not expert to have any work on them during the coining year. The dwelling on the premises is in good repair, and will not require any immediate-ex- penditures. imuediate-ex- penditnl'es. The new section whirls was opened last year, and known as Sun- set Section, contains thirty-five lots. Seven of tlu'se have been= sold to date. Twenty-four maple trees were planted along the drives last spring. At Munr+re Cemetery the buildings are in good condition, the small tool house havingi been shingled this past sniunu•r•. -We are considering marking the entrance to this cemetery in. some suitable manner. Efforts are being made each year to improve the appearance of Munroe Cemetery. Sunken graves and paths are being filled as fast as material is available. Special attention is given to lots under perpetual rare if a larger funs] has been established for them. The tomb has been sereenecl with evergreens. At Colonial Cemetery, the routine work has been done, includ- ing straightening stones and removing dead trees. REPORT OF CEMETERY COQaiMISSIONER.S 111 Caira Robbins Cemetery has been eared for, and is in acceptable condition. The work at the various cenwleries has been carried out and the expenses kept within the appropriations allotted for thein, There were eighty-seven (87] interments during the year. Westview Cemetery 59 Munroe Cemetery 28 Twenty-five lots and ten Angie graves were sold at Westview Cemetery. The following; listed sums have been paid to the Town Collector during the year. WESTVIEW CEMETERY Sale of Lots and Graves $3,629.59 Perpetual Care 1,542.03 Interments 612.00 Foundations 234.00 Rents 120,00 Interest on deferred payments of lots 58.85 Total $6,196.47 MU'NROEE CEMETERY Sale of Grave $5.00 Perpetual Care 1,000.00 Annual Care 286.00 Interments 377.00 Foundations 100.00 Total ;1,768.50 Your con.missionea-s r►•ish to thank the other departments for their help xnrl co-operation whenever it was necessary to call upon them. Respectrnlly submitted, JAMES T. W'A1.a x, Charrma ti JOHN E. GILCREAST ALBERT A. BURNHAM Lexington Cemetery Commissioners 112 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF BOARD OF APPEALS December 31, 1942. To the Honorable Board of ,Selectmen Lexington, Afrrsaaeltusetts Gent! ewen : The Board of Appeals reports that ten hearings were held dur- ing the year 1942, and decisions rendered as follows: Mar. 13 Panl Costal To alter the dwelling: located at 10951 i1ass. Avenue, so as to accommodate four families. Denied. Apr. 17 F. K. Johnson, Inc. To produce defense maltnrials on the premises of said F. K. Johnson, Inc. Located at 39-41 Bedford Street. Granted. May 1 M. L. Brown To alter the dwelling at 1099 Mass. Avenue, so as to accoanntodate two families. Denied. Il owa.rrl M. Munroe nroe Sept. 4 To maintain the pony riding school for children on Woburn Street. (*ranted for one year. Sept. 4 R. Lockwood Tower, et al. To maintain the existing ieal estate office andl sign on Lots 51A and 52A, Pollen Road. Granted for one year. Sept. 4- Frank A. Napoli Renewal of perm -it to Maintain existing roadside stand at Marrett Road. Granted for one year. REPORT OF BOARD OF APPEALS 112 Sept. 4 A. Harare 'Weene To subdivide six lots located between No. 977 and No. 1099 A ass. Avenue into twelve smaller lots having approximately the sauce area. Denied. Oct. 16 Lexington Homes, inc. To Maintain two real estate signs at the property bounded by the Concord Turnpike and Watertown Street. Granted for one year. Oet. t9 Ernest DeVincent To construct a roadside stand for the sale of produce and products of the lands of the petitioner at the junction of the Concord Tnrlipike and Pleasant Street. Denied. Nov. 18 Stunner Robinson :and Robert E. Holt To maintain the existing real estate sign 5' x4' on Mass. Avenue. between No. 1311:3 and No. 1351. Granted for one year. The Board regrets that during the year it has lost two members— Edward W. Kimball, by ale ttli : and 1 -Toward W. Robbins, a member of the original Board, to lice armed services. Roth were very help- ful, and their services will he uiu(h missed. Respectfully submitted, C. EPIr.►RD GLYNN A. N. MA»arsON ERROr. II. LoCKE Wrxrrrror' H. Bowrrirr 1). E. %1(-'KERSo Hoard of Appeals 114 • TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING _December 31, 1942. To the Honorable Ronal of Selectmen, Lexington, Mus8aehuseft8 Gentlemen: I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Slaughtering from January 1st to December 31st, 1942. GEORGE DOLMAN Swine Calve® Cattle Sheep AMOS CASEY Cattle Sheep 1144 18 22 5 1 22 Tivir•tr-two careaxses were condemned and properly disposed of. Respectfully submitted, (IF:oRt n 1n8pector• of Slaughtering REPORT OF THE TOWN COUNSEL 11S REPORT OF THE TOWN COUNSEL Board of Selectni c,i Town. Office •Ku it dinq Lexington., AfasRacl+uselta Gentlemen: December 31, 1942. In accordance with section ti of Article XI of the Town By -Laws, I herewith nuke my report in writing as Town Counsel, of (a) "All actions by or against the Town which were pending at the beginning of the fiscal yea]'"; (b) "All actions brought by or against the Town during such year": (e) "All actions settled or disposed of during such year". (a) The following actions were pending .Ianuary 2, 1942 and proceeded as stated. 1. Frederick R. Stevens; v. George C. Barry; District Court of Centra[ Middlesex ; ad dannium�F?OI}; action of tort for property damage to plaintiff's automobile by police car; pleadings completed; nO proceedings during the year. 2. George A. l'eo, 'Trustee in Bankruptcy of the Estate of Henry H. Harvey v. Town of Lexington; Third Ilistrict Court of Eastern Middlesex; ad dannannl $.IOOO;.; action of contract to recover salary of suspended police officer; removed to Superior Court; motions and interrogatories; referred to Auditor: trial before Auditor; Auditor's report filed : trial before Court; decision reserved; finding for the defendant. 3. P. I}e('risctofaro Co., Inc. v. Town of Lexington; Superior Middlesex: contract ; .ad damtiunl $5000; additional payments claimed under North Lexington Sewer contract; pleadings com- pleted; auditor appciinted; hearings before Auditor; Auditor's re- port flied; motion of right to strike out reservation of right to in - 116 TOWN OI' LEXINGTON irodnce further evidence; p1eparatiola for trial before jury; at the suggestion of trial .judge else settled 1l►' payment of R:5O0. 4. Town of Lexington; Land Court; petition for registration of title to land on 11-ollnrn Street; answer of Minnie M. Ryder filed ; agreement with respect to right of ways with Minnie M. Ryder filed; claim of 17. Collector of internal Revenue disposed of by -agreement: certificate issued. 1S. '.I'own of Lexington v. 'Francis E. Burke, administrator; Dis- trict ('our] of Central Middlesex; action of contract for welfare payments: pleadings coanpleted: action dismissed by agreement on payment of cli,lrnrsenaenls. G. Hilda Mork ►-. Town of 'Lexington: Superior .11icidlesex ; tort for pei:i alal.injnries:.til ii:lilatiuui $2090; answer filed; inter- rogatories to, plaintiff tiled ; trial : finding for defendant. I b} The following cases have ]leen entered during the year. 1942: 1. Town or Lexington v. Hose Scnrto; Superior, Middlesex: Bill in Equity to enjoin violation of Building By-law: settled by coin p11;1nee. 2. Town of Lexington v. Joseph A. Ross; District Court of Centrad .11icldic ex ; action of contract to recover for use of Town properly and materials; trial; judgement for plaintitr; installment calh'c'timis being made. :t. Town of Lexington v. ('ronin, Adulinistrator; District Coni't of Central Middlese=x: action of contract for welfare payments; dis- missed by agreement. on reimbursement for disbursements. (e) ']'hc' actions settled or disposed of during year as above set forth are the above numbers. (a) 2. 3, 4, .i, 6 (b) 1,'' The 'row', Counsel also reports the separate amounts received by hila as coliapensal ion and for disbursements during such year and for all other services not covered by the regular salary. There were other disbursements in some of these cases paid directly by the Town Tr'easur'e]-. REPORT OSP' THE TOWN COUNSEL 1. Lexington v. I )eVi n c en t Disbursements 2 3, 4. Lexington v. Boston Registration of title to land ou Woburn Street Lexington v. lljork 5. Lexington v. 1)eC ri.stofaro 6. Lexington v. Burke Disbursements (Reimbursed) 7. Lexington v. (Tonin Dislnarsements: (Reimbursed) 8. Lexington v. Scull() Disbursements 9. Yeo v. Lexington 10. 1N'ater (.uaranty Iion.d Collections front June. 1941 11T $400.00 9.30 35.00 100.00 100.00 500.00 118 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Lexington, AfassackusettR Gentlemen: December 31, 1942. 30.00 I submit herewith my report as inspector of Animals for the 3.55 year ending December 31. 1942: 28.50 Early in November, the Director of the Division of Livestock 5.35 Disease Control canceller) the Inspector of Barns and Piggeries duties on account of the 1'assoline and tire shortage, asking the In - 42.a' tspectors to be on watch for contagions diseases in their daily 5.75 practice. _ 285.00 On January 2, 1942, an Obiter ni' the Police Department shot a large dog owned by one John McAllister of Belford Street, Burling ton, which had bitten fourteen { 14) dog on the head and killed some poultry, etc., in North Lexington. On January 5, 1942, the Laboratory reported the Burlington dog to have been infected with Rabies. Believing that eight months after vaccination, some of these fourteen dogs bitten on the ]wad aright come clown with rabies, I. urged owners to have them put to sleep, and all fourteen were finally destroyed. Many children were itt the families where the dogs were owned, and I believe 1 was justified in trying to re- move what looked to Ine like a public menace. During January-, over seven hundred (701)) dogs were vaccinated at our Clinic ---- the Largest number ever to come for the inocula- tions. Number of cattle examined during year 1 Number of dogs and cats quarantined for bites 78 Number of calls after quarantine (for release) 89 Number of heads sent to laboratory (Lexington dogs) None Number of rabies cases in Lexington None Total number of calls during year 168 I wish to express nay appreciation to the Board of Health and the Police Department for their hearty cooperation. Respectfully submitted, CII ESTER L. BLAKELY, M.D.V., Inspector of Animals 150.00 Yours sincerely, S. R. W RIGHTIN0TO1, Town Coaarsei REPORT OF PLANNING BOARD 119 REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD December 31, 1942. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen.: The report of the Planning' Board for the year 1042 is submitted lcerewi th : Sixteen meetings, illrlllding two informal hearings, were held, and the Board sponsored three public hearings. The Board was rep- resented at four joint meetings with other committees. The major activities ma he outlined as follows: A public hearing. was held relative to increasing the mintier of Associate Members of the Board of Appeals. A public hearing was held relative to lot side yards. A imbue Bearing was held relative to changes in Zone on Massa- chusetts Avenue. The Board drew up amendments for the above mentioned pro- posals, which were inserter] in the Annual Town Warrant. At informal hearings the Board reviewed and made recommenda- tions upon the proposed sulnlivisions of the so-called "Taylor Estate" and a portion of the so-called "Simonds Farre", and a joint meeting was •heli with the. Board of Survey. Joint meetings were held with the Chamber of Commerce for the study of parking and traffic, and on the conversion of single-family dwellings to two or more family occupancy. The Board cooperated with the Selectmen in regard to traffic surveys on through highways. A population density map of the town was completed and a copy turned over to Manfred L. Warren, Chief Air Raid Warden. 12G TOWN ON' LEXINGTON The Six Year Budget tables, were completed in cooperation with William, Stanley Parker of the National Resources Planning Board, and printed copies were authorized for the Anneal Town Meeting. The Board reviewed equalization of precinct representation in Town Meeting membership and recommended that the present form be continued for the duration of the war. Mr. Ellis has representee] the Board as a member of the Commit- tee on Sale of Tax Title Property. The Board received the resignation of Fred C. Newhall, and suffered the loss of Edward W. Kimball, who was the oldest member of the Board in years of service. In compliance with the General Laws the following new members were elected by the Board and Selectmen Clens II. Ferguson to serve the unexpired term of Mr. Kimball; Richard P. Cromwell to serve the unexpired term of Mr. Newhall. IN TRIBUTE TO EDWARD W. IKIMBALL, CITIZEN Loyal to hie town; Devoted to its welfare; Tireless in its service; P'aii• to all its people. Respectfully submitted, Wu. ROGER GREELEY LESTER F. ELLiS 1)• E. NICKERSOIti EDWIN 13. WORTFHEN, *IR. Ci.E.li H. FERGUSON RICHARD P. C'ROMWEELL Planning Board REPORT OF DENTAL CLINIC REPORT OF THE DENTAL CLINIC 121 Decent her :i l . 1942. 7'o the Honorable .Boor d of Selectmen, Lexington, Atassaehtrsett.k Gentlemen: The. Dental ['linin submits its report for the year ending Decem- ber 31, 1942. a ^ co z4 ,a wF A. t7] E. r g Adams 133 254 27 5 33 0 Franklin 54 70 12 0 20 0 Hancock 24 39 3 0 15 0 Munroe 87 128 12 1 23 0 Parker 53 92 5 1 24 0 Junior High 83 229 0 7 4 16 Senior High 33 80 0 10 0 0 Pre School 15 0 33 0 0 0 p� aa,9 wo c?, o� Totals 482 892 92 24 119 16 Total number of patients Total number of new patients Total number finished Total number of fillings Total number of extractions 482 100 376 984 143 Total number of cleanings 357 Total number of operations 1,500 Total amount of money collected $171..65 ANNUAL EXAMINATION BY THE DENTAL HYGIENIST Grades I through VII inclusive: Number examined Number needing work other than cleaning Number needing cleaning only Respectfully submitted, 31ns. PRANK E. IRs. IRVING W. MR. THOMAS S. Dental 1,333 698 203 U 118 37 16 73 54 43 12 5 357 HITDSON YELLAND GRI N DI.E Cliriie Coll2mittrr, 122 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE POSTURE CLINIC December 31, 1942. I'o the Honorable Board• of .Selectmen, Lexington, M assaeh tr set is Gentlemen: Prom January 1. 1942. through December 31, 1942, 229 cases of D and C posture were treated iii the Lexington Posture Clinics. Silhouehteogrnplt pictures were taken throughout the schools during the month of October, 1942 from grades III through VI. Clinics were held at each school of once a week throughout the school year. Clinics for special orthopedic examination and posture grading were conducted by Dr. William A. Rogers four times during the year, on February. 14th, April 11, May. 23 and December 19. Recom- mendations were made to the parents of 26 children for further special treatment. An incre;tsingly larger attendance of parents has leen noted at the clinics. OASES TREATED D15- Sp. D C New Old charged Rec. Adams 8 52 59 1 13 5 Franklin 18 33 43 3 17 4 Hancock 5 28 33 0 11 6 Munroe 21 28 46 3 20 5 Parker 9 32 38 3 19 6 56 173 219 10 80 26 Respectfully submitted, DORratIY LINDSAY, Chairman EDITH M. KELLEY MARGARET kETTELL H.AZEL MOORE MARGARET NOYES REPORT OF BOARD OF ASSESSORS REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS To the Honorable hoard of •'rlrrta eu. Lexington, Maxsrte:kirAct t,s Gentlemen: 128 December 31, 1942. We 1er.1},r xiilbliiit our report as Assessors I'or the year ending Desaiiiber 31, 1942. Number of persons assessed On Personal Estate only On Real Estate only On Both Personal and Real Estate Total number of persons assessed Individ- uals 189 3,386 300 All Others* 16 60 12 • Partnerships, Associations or Trusts, Corporations. Number of Male Polls Assessed Value of Assessed Stock in Trade $ 48,190.00 Value pt Assessed Machinery 746,955.00 Value of Assessed Live Stock 61,570.00 Value of all other Assessed Personal Property 696,005.00 Total 205 3,445 312 3,96'2 3,851 Total Personal Valuation of Resident and Non-resident Owners $ 1,552,720.00 Value of Buildings, Excluding Land $15,507.990.00 Value of Land, Excluding Buildings 5,241,618.00 Total Real Estate Valuation of Resident and Non-resident Owners TOTAL VALUATION Omitted Assessments December 20, 194E Additional Tax afc Revision of Valuation Omitted Poll Taxes (6) Number of Cows Assessed 421 Number of Horses Assessed 107 Number of Yearlings Assessed 17 Number of Swine Assessed 580 120,749,608.00 $22,302,328.00 124 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Number of Fowl Assessed 14,797 Number of Sheep Assessed 8 All Other 6 Number of Acres of Land Assessed 9,145 Number of Dwelling Houses Assessed 2,949 Value of Real Estate Exempt from Taxation .... Value of Personal Property Exempt from Taxation 1942 RECAPITULATION Total Appropriations as Certified by Town Clerk to be raised by Taxation, G. L. (Ter. Ed.) Chap. 41, Sec. 15A Total Appropriations Voted to be taken from Available Funds: (a) In 1942 $58,372.40 (b) In 1941 since 1941 tax rate was fixed 21,620.70 Deficits due to abatements in excess of overlay of prior years: Of Year Amount Of Year Amount 1936 $229.65 1939 ;331.46 1937 136.65 1940 923.51 1938 284.27 Any other amount required to be raised $ 7,346,283.12 419,554.44 $ 767,457.61 $ 79,993.10 $847,450.71 $1,905.54 $2,120.22 ADDITIONAL STATE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED TO BE RAISED BY CITIES AND TOWNS IN METROPOLITAN DISTRICTS AREA 1942 Estimates Metropolitan Sewerage G. L. Ch. 92 es 5-8 North System $17,759.84 Metropolitan Water G. L. Ch. 92 s 28 28,850.60 STATE: TAX AND ASSESSMENTS $11.06 1942 1941 177.00 Estimates Underestimates 12.00 State Tax $54,450.00 State Parks and Reservations 664.24 ...,,....:.. State Audit of Municipal Accounts 1,933.80 Cape Cod Mosquito Control (Barnstable County only) 'x$46.610.44 REPORT OF' BOARD OF ASSESSORS Gypsy and Brown Tail Moths Hospital and Home Care for Civil War Veterans Investigation Soldiers' Relief Smoke Inspection Service Veterans' Exemptions "46,610.44 $103,658.48 COUNTY: TAX AND ASSESSMENTS County Tax $28,425.75 $223.05 Tuberculosis Hospital Assessment 6,530.78 OVERLAY of current year $34,956.53 GROSS AMOUNT TO BE RAISED $223.05 125 $103,658.48 $35,179.58 16,014.24 $1,006,328.77 ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS Income Tax Corporation Taxes Reimbursement on Accounts of state owned ]and Gasoline Tax Motor Vehicle unci Trailer Excise Licenses Fines Grants and Gifts Special Assessments General Gov:rnment Protection of Persons and Property Health and Sanitation Highways Charities (other than federal grants for Aid to dependent children) Old Age Assistance (other than federal grants) 10.000.00 Old Age Assistance, Acts of 1941, Chapter 729, Section 10 Soldiers' Benefits Schools ... Libraries Recreation Public Service Enterprises (such as Water De- partment, etc.) Cemeteries (other than trust fends and sale of lots) Interest on Taxes and Assessments Veterans' Exemptions (Repealed, Acts of 1941, Chapter 609) In Lieu of taxes: Arlington and Cambridge $63,602.72 9,204.43 404.27 35,038.31 29,382.00 $2,000.00 600.00 0.00 5,000.00 2,000.00 200.00 3,000.00 300.00 13,000.00 0.00 800.00 13,000.00 1,600.00 100.00 126 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ADDITIONAL OVERESTIMATES TO BE USED AS AVAILABLE FUNDS Overestimates 1941 Metropolitan Sewerage G. L. Ch. 92, ss 5.8 $554.46 Metropolitan Water G. L. Ch. 92, s 26 669.83 OVERESTIMATES of previous year to he used as available funds (a) State Parks & Reservations $34.53 (b) Metropolitan Sewer 554.46 (e) Metropolitan Water 889.83 Amounts voted to be taken from available funds (before any such amount can be used in fixing tax rate, the Commissioner's written ap- proval must be obtained) : Enter Amount and Date of Approval by Commissioner of Corporations and Taxation $ 4,700.00 Oct. 3, 1941 58,372.40 Apr. 4, 1942 816,920.70 May 25, 1942 $79,993.10 $79,993.10 TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS $81,251,92 $1,224.29 TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS $340,700.01 NET AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION ON POLLS AND PROPERTY Number of Polls 3851 @ $2.00 $7,702.00 Total Valuation: Personal Property $1,552.720 6) $29.50 45,805.24 58,316.36 Real Estate 520,749,508 t $29.50 612,113.44 Gain on Personal Estate $.53 Gain on Real Estate 7.55 1,200.00 10,000.00 700.00 TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS $259,448.09 Gain on Account of Fractional Divi- sions of Tax Rate (adjust overlay) ,,,. $8.08 $665,62836 TOTAL TAXES TO BE LEVIED ON POLLS AND PROPERTY $865,628.76 REPORT OF BOARD OF ASSESSORS ITEMS NOT ENTERING INTO THE DETERMINATION TAX RATE Betterments and special Assessments: Committed Amount Interest Sidewalk Assessments $ 136.42 $ 20,95 Water Assessments 1,607.04 378.29 Street Betterment Assess- ments 4,179.39 Sewer Assessments 2,068.77 Water Liens added to taxes 1,276.97 706.34 408.18 15,80 TOTAL OF ALL OTHER COMMITMENTS TOTAL AMOUNT OF 1942 TAXES ON POLLS AND PROPERTY AND OF ASSESSMENTS ADDED TO TAXES AS COMMITTED TO COLLECTOR Total $167.37 1,985.33 4,885.73 2,476.95 1,292.77 Respectfully Submitted, 127 OF THE $10,798.15 t i.Yat1C E. STJ:xvE4 WILLIAM A. CANN 1V11.1.1.at 11. SH.1N.►r1AN LEL AND H. EMERY WIr.MA]l 1. BURNHAM $676,426.91 Assessors of Le,ringtou 128 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE HEALTH INSPECTOR To the Honorable Board of Selectmen 1,e,eI nyt on, 1Ifamach Raetts December 31, 1942. I herewith submit my report as I•iealth Inspector for the year 1942. On March 20, 1%11!_ all work relative to issuing cesspool and septic tank permits, aliil the inspection of !.lnie was turned over to the Heaith Tnspeetor. Cesspool and septic tank inspections.,,, Garbage vehicles inspected Grocery stores and markets Restaurants Bakeries Dumping an roadside and privately owned land Cesspoll permits granted Septic tank permits granted No. of No. of Permits Inspections Complaints Granted 166 46 16 0 280 0 86 0 8 0 73 41 Respectfully submitted, JOHN L AMONT, Health Inspector 23 5 REPORT OF THE FIRE ENGINEERS 129 REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT 2'o the honorable. Board of Selectmen Lexington., Wrtssar•husettas Gentlemen: December 31, 1942. We beg to submit to your Honorable Board the Annual Report of the Fire Department For the calendar year 1942. The department answered a total of 333 alarms as recorded in the following tabulation; BELL ALARMS Automobiles 5 Barns 2 Chimneys 1 False 7 Garage 1 Garage and Car 1 Grass 6 Houses 13 Mattress 1 Needless 3 Oil Stove 1 Shack 1 Sprinkler Alarms 3 Tractor 1 Transformer 1 Total 46 Brush Alarms ' 18 Total B4 BELL ALARMS—MUTUAL AID Lexington to Waltham 9 Lexington to Arlington 2 Lexington to Bedford 1 Total 12 130 TOWN OF LEXINGTON LEXINGTON DEPT. AIDED AS FOLLOWS Waltham to Lexington Arlington to Lexington Total STILL ALARMS Acetylene Torch Animal Rescue Auto Accident Automatic sprinkler Automobiles Awning Barn Brush Brush and leaves Buses Chicken Coop Chimneys Coal Bunkers Dumps Electric Stove Emergency Emergency Illness Emergency Lights False Fireplace Fcn:ibie Entry Grass Horse in Mud Hot Water Heater Ho nt:a Gas Shovel Laves Needless Oil Burners OiI Truck Outdoor Fireplace Oxygen Administration R. R. Ties Refrigerator Motor Rubbish Shack Smoky Basement Smoky House Smoky Office Smoky Store Sprinkler's Truck Tree 2 3 5 1 3 1 1 11 1 1 39 14 2 1 12 3 19 1 1 2 2 2 3 6 89 1 1 2 1 1 11 6 3 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 REPORT OF THE FIRE ENGINEERS lar woods 7 Boiler Explosion 1 Total 257 The Department laid l0,500 feet of 1/2" hose, 9,900 feet %" hose, 12,700 feet 11/2" hose. .10,8000 feet 21/2" hose. The Department raised 5G5 feet ladders, used 36 lights, and 3050 feet cable. The apparatus traveled a total of 1,277 2/10 miles. The estimated value of buildings involved was 3175,450.00 The loss paid on involved buildings 5.207.89 The loss per capita for the year .48 The loss paid on contents of involved buildings ....., 1,221.00 The 1)ei irtment ,made 3604 inspections of public and mercantile buildings. The Veterans' Memorial Ambulance made 135 trips, car- ing for 130 patients, while traveling a total 2345.3 miles. Throughout the year, all major repairing and renovating of the Fire Stations was alone by the regular firemen. Such projects in- cluded the construction, installing, and the painting of two large- sets argesets or doors for the 1ltass. Ave. Station, also the painting of the interior where the upliuratins is lioiised. At the Merriam St. Station a new ceiling wag eonstrnc'tecd and painted in the assembly room, and the walls painted. The 1929 Dodge"Special Service" emer- gency lighting, rescue and salvage car was replaced by a 1940 two - ton Ford. This unit ►vas clesig iie+d, constructed, assettlbled and paint- ed by regular iiieii of the Fire Dept. The efforts, enthusiasm, and cooperation of the Shen wlio did all these jobs saved the town con- siderable expense. In July, the fall-tissic members of the flesh. were put on a "1 day oft in 3'• iasis. This brought our working conditions into line with arrangements prevailing; of late years in most other cities and in towns o1' similar size. 'Plsrougls plans worked nut by the men in the Dept., this new work basis gives the town ass- tinielt protection as heretofore, gives the men more time o11'. and yet does not increase the wast to the town. During the summer, the Board of Engineers visited Chief Tierney of the Arlington Fire Dept. and were successful in getting him to renew the "mutual aid" system between the Arlington and Lexing- ton Depts. '1'liis Rustem had been discontinued in the spring of 1042, before the present Board oti Engineers tool: office. 132 TOWN OF LEXINGTON In early November, after six months of study of our Fire Dept., the Board of Engineers recommended to the Board of Selectmen that the position of "Chief of the Fire Dept." (which was •Field by a "call" officer) he abolished in the immediate future. It was our opinion that in Lexington, with its 14.000 inhabitants and $23,000,- 000.00 property va]nation, the responsibility- for the actual extin- guishment of fires should rest upon full-time officers, and it was also our opinion that by the elimination of the said position, better co- ordination, greater efficiency, aiid more eeonotnicad operation would result. \Ve conferred with the Board of Selectnien several tinges on this matter and on November :doth, both the Board of Engineers and the Board of Selectmen voted to notify Chief Taylor of the eon• templated action awl to give hire a joint hearing to present his views on the matter. This bearing was held on December 14, Chief Taylor's counsel interrogated Mr. Emery at some length and then submitted a brief in behalf of Chief Taylor. No evidence was pre- sented by the Boards; except for a reading of the reasons for the contemplated abolition, and a short summary of the whole ]natter. and on December 31st, the two Boards met again and reviewed the whole matter. At the conclusion of this meeting, both Boards, act- ing separately, voted to abolish the position of "Chief of the Fire Dept. of the Town of Lexington", if said position legally exists in said town, as of midnight December 31. 1942. We are proud that two omen from the regular force and six men from the "call" torte are in the U. S. Armed Services. Their posi- tions will be open to them upon their return, providing they apply within one year after the war's end. Our Auxiliary Fire Force, a volunteer and enthusiastic unit expertly trained by Deputy Chief Roy Cook, is the Department's main contribution to Civilian De- fense. From the appropriations voted by the Town for expenses and Rages for 1942, we are returning about $2,700. It should be remem- bered, However, that Lexington really creeds at least one new Fire Station, and a new Ladder Truck, and after the war these matters should receive immediate attention. In conclusion, we should like to thank the personnel of the regular full-time force, and of the "call" force, and of the 'Aux- iliary", for their complete cooperation ;and loyalty. Each of these REPORT OF THE FIRE ENGINEERS 133 three units contributes an essential factor towards the Town's safety. Respectfully snbinitted. (JEORcE W. EMERY ALAN G. ADAMS HOBERT J. FAWCEIiT 'WIL.LIA:4L H. DRI,SCOLL THOMAS J. DONNELLY, JR. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE AND SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON FOR THE YEAR 1942 136 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE To the Citizens of Lemington: In accordance with the law, the School Committee herewith sub- mits its Report for the rear 1942. As a preliminary, we believe that the most enlightening sugges- tion we can make to the citizens is the suggestion that they read thoughtfully the appended. report. of the Superintendent of Schools. We urge this in the hope that you will be as pleased as the School Committee is, to know that the, School Organization has been able, under rapidly changing conditions, not only to continue to function as an ethieational institution, but also has promptly sensed its op- portunities to cone into alignment with new obligations and new possibilities brought about by war -produced demands. Obviously we are not in a rut. We refer particularly to the splendid work of the school staff, superintendent, principals, teachers, both in and out of school, and even to the pupils. We also realize that our buildings have never before been of such valne, in a ►-ariety of ways, to the entire cornmunity. Some changes have been inevitable, lint the impact has not been serious. Of our teaching force, five men and one woman have been granted a leave of absence and have entered the Service. The men have been replaced with women teachers for the duration of their terins with the• armed forces. This, of course, is a reversal of our policy of maintaining a eonsi:lernble number of men in the thigh schools, but it was unavoidable, and we have every confidence that the women teachers elected are lining excellent work. At the present time there are more Lexington bo1's and girls in Junior fliglr School than ever before, but enrolment in Senior IIigh has fallen off some►► -hat. '.Ihii i+ due to the availability of unusual opportunities to go to work at good pay. While it is regrettable that these young people did not complete their Higli School courses, they are probably rushing some contribution to the %Van Program. REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 187 In preparing its budget for 1,14:3, the Committee has not felt it wise to contemplate anv major repairs or improvements of school properties. IVe should, and undoubtedly will, pay saomewhat larger salaries to our employees, and will try to economize on upkeep. For a number of years it has been our policy to perform, each year, only a few of the most needed repairs, and, althougir this policy has without doubt met with the approval of most taxpayers, they should be reminded tliat 11 may be neer ,vary. later on, to spend larger :aIuounts, or run the risk of becoming "penny wise and pound foolish." Respectfully submitted. 11.►rli.u.l, 1i. Hol:CitTON, Chairman ANNIE, 10. Pi*'TNI Y • TL.ley W. Amis School Committee 13S TOWN OF LEXINGTON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS School Maintenance Genera? Control: Superintendent, Attendance Supervisor, Office Assistance and Expenses Expenses of Instruction: Salaries of Supervisors, Principals, Teachers, Substitutes, Junior and Senior High School Clerks and other expenses of instruction Textbooks Supplies Operation of School Plant: Janitor Service, Fuel and Miscellaneous Opera- tion Maintenance of School Plant: Repairs Libraries Health Transportation Miscellaneous: Graduations, Athletics, Express, etc. Outlay—New Equipment Tuition—Atypical children Total Expenditures Appropriation Unexpended Balance Tuition: Town of Bedford Other tuition. and transportation City of Boston Receipts Commonwealth of Massachusetts: General School Fund Part I State Wards $7,046.98 159,606.99 3,444.99 8,088.07 32,151(31 4,765.08 475.16 3,037.10 6,498.92 1,357.80 368.66 135.49 $226,983.55 $229,361.21 2,377.66 $229,361.21 $229,361.21 $8,521.16 376.00 240.3$ 17,350.00 2,766.56 REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Rent Miscellaneous Total Receipts NET EXPENDITURES FOR 1942 VOCATIONAL EDUCATION Expended: Tuition Unexpended Balance Appropriated Reimbursement—Commonwealth of Massachusetts NET COST FOR 1942' AMERICANIZATION Expended: Instruction Supplies Total Expenditures Unexpended Balance Appropriated Reimbursement—Commonwealth of Massachusetts NET COST FOR 1942 SCHOOL COMMIT'T'EE ORGANIZATION 139 120.5(1 273.49 $29,648.09 $197,335.46 $1,120.43 410.57 31,531.00 $661.13 $459.30 $188.00 3.00 $191.00 12.00 3203.00 $94.00 $97,00 CHAIRMAN RANDALL B. HOUGHTON, 16 Oakland Street Tel. Lex. 038S -M (Term Expires March, 1944) SECRETARY TRACY W. AMES, 2 Highland Avenue Tel. Lex. 0230 (Tern). Expires March, 1943) TREASURER ANNIE F. PUTNEY, 31 Locust Avenue (Term Expires March, 1945) SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS THOMAS S. GRINDLE, 29 Bloomfield Street Office: High School Building Tel. Lex. 1593 Tel. Lex, 0165-W Tet. Lex. 0277 SECRETARY TO THE SUPERINTENDENT HELEN SMALL, 286 Woburn Street Tel. Lex. 0848-R 140 TOWN OF LEXINGTON LEXINGTON PARENT -TEACHER ASSOCIATION OFFICERS OF COUNCIL President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Mrs. Robert C. McAnaul Mrs. Handel Y. Rivinius Mrs. Frederic W. Fenerty Mrs. Gordon Kennedy PRESIDENTS OF THE LOCAL BRANCHES Adams School Franklin School Hancock School Mrs. Andrew Dreselly Parker School Junior High School Senior High School Mrs. E. J. Vadeboncoeur Mrs. Carl Bryant Mrs. George P. Morey Mrs. Clarence Conroy Mrs. J. Everett Cumming SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR 1943 School opens Monday, January 4 Sch•col c:oses, Friday, February 19 School opens, Monday, March 1 School closes, Friday, April 16 School opens, Mdnday, April 26 S<'hool closes, Friday. June 25 "School opens, Wednesday, September 8 "School closes, Wednesday, December 22 HOLIDAYS Columbus Day, Tuesday, October 12 Arinistice Day, Thursday, November 11 Thanksgiving, November 25 and 26 * These dates are tentative and subject to change. REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 141 NO SCHOOL SIGNALS The No School Signal will be a Wows :; limes or the fire alarm whistle. I. When blown at 7 :all A. AL, it indicates no suasion or the Senior High School or Junior 1ligll School on that day. 3nnouneeHlent will also be given by radio, from Stations 1VNA['. and \VEEI, between 7:00 and 7:30 A. M. II. When blown at k 1111 A. 31., it indica.tea no session in any of the elementary schools for the morning session. Unless the ''Nn School Signal" is blown at 12:30 P. M., the ele- mentary schools will be open in the afternoon even when there has been no school in the forenoon. Announcement will also he given by milk), from Stations WNAC and WEEI, at or soon after 8:00 A. M. III. When blown at 12 ::10 1'. M., on (lays schools are in session in the ]horning, it indicates no afternoon session for Grades I-V"I inclusive: Announcement wilt also be given by radio, from Stations 11'NAC and WEEI, .as near 12:30 as powsible. When possible, parents and pupils are requested to secure inform- ation froul the radio stations, or from the Local "No School Signal." Those not able to secure information from these sources may call the Senior Iligh School (Telephone, Lexington 034.2) at 7:30 A. M., and the elementary schools at 8:05 A. M. and at 12:30 P. M. Children who are absent at the opening of the 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 regular session. The widely varying conditions in the several parts of Lex• ingbon make it difficult to ready decisions equally fair to all. PARENTS ARE ITR(ED, THEREFORE, WHEN SCHOOLS ARE OPEN ON STORMY DAYS TO EXERCISE THEIR PERSONAL JUDGMENT AS TO '.PILL. WISDOM OF SENIDING THEIR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL. 142 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ROSTER OF TEACHERS IN LEXINGTON SCHOOLS Name Manfred L. Warren Irving F. Sherwood Helen I, McIntyre Herbert M. Goddard .Tames L. Heggie Kenneth Moyle George V. Perry Amy Campbell Ruth A. Dainty Gretta L. Dyes Christine F. Fernald Mary F. Flannelly Anne L. Forsyth Bertha V. Hayward Margaret Jenness Mabel A. Miner Lillian M. Spidle Ruth A. Walcott Lillian Cuecinello Merrill F. Norlin Philip M. Caughey Earle B. Sukeforth Gladys M. Anderson Gretalyn Elmen Caroline F. Feindel Eunice C. Harrison Harriet S. Hodgkins Marion T. Howard Betty King Irene C. Mroee Annie M. Nickerson Dorothea S. Reynolds Ann Smarsh A. Elizabeth Swanton Claire Teichman Blanche L. Wheipley Solvay Valentine SENIOR 11101-1 SCHOOL Subject Taught Principal Asst. Prin., Science Social Studies, Dean Science English Mathemptics Commercial, Math. Comtncrciai English Science Latin, English Commercial English Social Studies French, English Socia] Studies Commercial French, English Clerk Yrs, In Where Educated Bowdoin College University of N. H. Boston University Middlebury College Boston University Bucknell University Tufts College Burdett Col ege Boston University Radcliffe College University of N. H. Boston T. C. Smith College University of Maine Earlham College Mt, Holyoke College Salem T. C, Wellesley College Lexington High School JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Principal Social Studies Math., Science Social Studies Social Studies, Eng. English, Science Math., Science English English, History English. Math. Science, Math. Social Studies, Eng. Math., Science Science, Math. Latin, General Lang. Art, Health Math., Commercial Clerk Wesleyan University Bowdoin College Bridgewater T. C. Bridgewater T. C. Worcester T. C. Bridgewater T. C. Bridgewater T. C. Gloucester Training Gorham Normal Bridgewater T.C. Salem T. C. Salem T. C. Tufts College Bridgewater T. C. Colby College Mass. School of Art Salem T. C. Bryant & Stratton 9 9 13 14 5 12 1 21 24 13 g 12 22 16 14 5 18 22 13 13 7 5 5 27 REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Name Edward E. Abell Lancelot B. Cooper A. Irving Dodge Audrey Hargreaves Elizabeth French Doris B. Leavitt Augustus Mazzocca JUNIOR -SENIOR HIGH Subject Taught Physical Education Social Studies Manual Arts Librarian Household Arts Physical Education Band Robert A. Proctor Margaret Sandberger Ruth E. Morrison Wilma A, Quinn Margaret L. Small Barbara S. Polsey Barbara A. Moody Margery W, Payson Helen H. Zolkos Genevieve C. Doherty Edith C. Alcorn Marjorie N. Shaw Helen F. Crowley Margaret M. Brown Gertrude A. Conley Margaret A. Keefe Bertha S. Vik Winnifred F. Taylor Dorothy B. Marshall Eleanor E. Smith Helen F. Blinkhorn L. Elizabeth Smith Constance A. Benner Ethel Melin Jane E. Austin Jennie F. Blodgett Alice T. Farrand Marion E. White Margaret B. Noyes Ina M. Mosher Manual Arts Music, Orchestra SCHOOL Where Educated Springfield College Springfield College Mass. State College Middlebury College Simmons College Bouve-Boston P. E, Naples Conservatory of Music Fitchburg T. C. American Institute ADAMS SCHOOL Principal Grade I I II II & III III IV IV V V & VI VI Jr. High Opp, Class Bldg. Asst. for Adams and Munroe Plymouth Normal Bridgew.ater T. C. Farmington Normal Bridgewater T. C. Salem T. C. Bridgewater T. C. Keene T. C. Bridgewater T. C. Lowell T. C. Gorham T. C. North Adams T. C. Salem T. C. Lowell T. C. FRANKLIN SCHOOL Prin. Franklin & Hancock Grade I I & II Il III IV V VI Bldg. Asst. Franklin & Hancock HANCOCK Grade 1 II III IV V VI Keene Normal Salem T. C. Bridgewater T. C. Lowell T. C. Fitchburg T. C. Lowell T. C. .Keene Normal Salem T. C. Bridgewater T. C. SCHOOL Bridgewater T. C. Bridgewater T. C. Worcester T. C. Keene Normal Bridgewater T. C. Bridgewater T. C. 143 Yrs. In Lex. 13 17 1 5 2 14 6 20 1 4 1 3 2 1 1 8 14 5 6 2 1 1 48 11 12 25 1 124 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Althea E. Ames Ruth F. Moore Mary Mead Kathleen J. McSweeney Mildred Wheeler Dorothy E. Porter Stelle M. Dobrow Mary M. Kinneen Doris E. Bauer Annette P. Breen Elizabeth L. Call Marion M. Marston Eileen M. Preston Martha L. Lane V Priscilla C. Boone Bldg. Asst. MUNROE SCHOOL Frit), & Grade VI Farmington Normal 8 Grade I Fitchburg T. C. 4 11 Lesley Normal -«- III Lesley Normal 4 IV North Adams T. C. 9 Y Lowell T. C. 4 Intermediate Opp. Salem T. C. 1 Primary Opp, Class Emmanuel College 7 PARKER SCHOOL I'ri!]. &. Gralle VI Grade I II 111 IV Virginia N. Rhoades Helen F. Spooner Elinor M. Welch Salem T. C. 8 Bridgewater T. C. 2 Farmington Normal 15 Machias Normal 12 Worcester T. C. 1 Gloucester Training 22 Lowell T. C. — SPECIAL TEACHERS Sewing Music Art Framingham T. C. Framingham T. C. New School of Design SCHOOL PHYSICIANS Dr. Harold J. Crumb, 30 Grant Street and 1632 Mass. Avenue, Lexington Dr, Doris Kendrick, Kingston, Mass. Dr. Howard W. Newell, 12 Clarke Street, Lexington SCHOOL NURSE Elsie G. Welteh, 93 Whitney Road, Medford, Mass. AMERICANIZATION TEACHER Gladys M. Anderson, 1404 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington TEACHERS ON LEAVE OF ABSENCE Chester H. Neilsen William Herbert Cuzner Arnold Watson Lunt William D. Purcell H. John Adzigian Marion L. Cronan Mary Agnes Hailaren 7 16 13 Te]. Lex. 1088 Tel. Lex. 0898 Senior High School Junior High School Junior High School Junior High School Senior -Junior High School SeniorJunior High School Adams School REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DDPARTMENT 145 CARETAKERS OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS Arthur J. Rocque Roland N. Hayes William J. Kenealy Thomas F. Ryan, Jr. Thomas Kenney Woodbury M. Philhrook Thomas F. Cavanaugh Peter Ryan 71 Grant Street, Lexington 823 Mass. Avenue, Lexington 53 Vine Street, Lexington 29 Shirley Street, Lexington ADAMS SCHOOL. 8 Manley Court, Lexington FRANKLIN SCHOOL 49 Grassland. Street, Lexington HANCOCK SCHOOL 149 Grant Street, Lexington MUNROE SCHOOL PARKER SCHOOL Arthur N. Lee 59 Ward Street, Lexington Vine Street, Lexington 146 TOWN OP LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCI -1001S To the Leringtuat School Committee: 1 have the privilege of again submitting for your consideration the following report as Superintendent of Schools. The present work] crisis has served to emphasize as never 'before the importance of the sncomts in our national life. Increasingly new demands are made upon the school program, its teachers, pupils, and administrators. All have beeir arcked to perform community services to an unprecedented degree. Probably more citizens have visited the public schools during the pas( year than at any other similar period. This intercourse between the public and the schools has been mutually helpful to all. While it is vitally important for the War effort and for the schools themselves to contribute all possible within their legitimate function, the school prograIII should not be cluttered with activities which are educationally unnecessary. We mast first try to know what extra duties should be included. Tinder existing conditions it roust be expected that the operation and nianrageiuent of school planus cannot function on a normal basis. During this period the school pelsunnel are not only providing instruction in the ways of democracy and the means of preserving it, but are .Ilso rendering services essential to a total war effort and for which there is no other existing agency. School buildings are also focal points for associated War ,activities both direct and in- direct. This is 1uoper and should be encouraged so long as it does not seriously interfere with the primary object of the schools, name- ly providing effective educational opportunities for alb the young. The schools. ]rave eooperuted in Civilian Iiefense and in War ef- forts in every way possible. Among the many duties which the schools have ayssnmer] are the fallowing: REPORT OF THE SCHOOL, DEPARTMENT 147 Selective .Service Registration and the Rationing of Various Coan.m.odities The teaching personnel have iletir-eh- engaged in or have conduct- ed the following: The First Selective Service Registration—October 1940 The Seconal Selective Service Registr ation—February 1942 The Third Selective Service Registration—April 1942 The Sugar Rationing—April and May 1942 1`]te Gasoline Rat /011111g --May 1942 'Pile Permanent 07asoli n' Rationing—.Tilly 1942 The Fnel Oil Rationing --October 1942 In several of these projects citizens of the Town have contributed freely of their time. l)se of School Raildiaigs School buildings have been used for many defense activities such as First Aid. air Raid Wardens, and Canteen Workers. Air Raid Protection ]luring the past winter and spring much thought was given to the proper prsotecti m of children from possible air raids during school hours. As a general Acle school buildings provide safer shelter than do home's for the reuafiltn that they have thicker walls and are better constructed. The most sheltered sections of the buildings are as- signed for pupil use, Parents and pupils have been informed of this procedure. re. Teacher Participation in Civil Defense. Activities Teachers are actively assisting or leading in such activities as Air Raid Wardens, Auxiliary Policemen, duty at Defense Center and Observation Post, First Aid, or canteen work. Sale of War Stamps and .1ionds The schools are participating in the selling of War Stamps and Bonds ander The supervision of the Lexington. Savings Bank. The - Amount of purchases to December 31, 1942 was $22,507.35. 148 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Salvaging Waste Materials Pupils have been. actively engugr•d in salvaging waste materials: papers, tin, etc. From the t:.ile of paper snilicient funds were secured in the Junior High School to buy materials for five ping pong tables which were built in the `3r1uwl Shop and prt•seutell to the 11. S. ti. at Fort 1 )evens. Further Pupil Participation Pupils have contributed generously to the .Junior Red C'.rosi and .are participating iii its projects. The elementary schools have been asked to prepare attractive si'rap books giving a summary of their many nei ivit ies. These books iir 1n11e items such as stories, pictures and poems which show Row the slogan, "Save—Serve—Conserve", is being put into practice. Later these scrip books will be forward - {?11 to tit:ttt' headquarters. Many .ire engaged in purposeful work on Farms or in pl:ac.s of business. 1 u fart, the) r ,ire in high School few pupils who are not engaged in some employment outside of school ]tours. During the spring 1 ti fall, it ii v worked no ]'situs, ,incl the sciiuolri cooperated ill iol•jlrsting )tours Troll work to their 110e418 Others work in stores after sehlml 1r<nlrs or ,til Saturdays and liming holidays. Probably the greatest nun ger work in homes caring for children or doing light li raise work. The High School conducts an employment service -with ►i-iriclr citizens have cooperated. At the present time the demand for workers k far greater than the supply. Social Studies . '1']re tovial studies group• generally spoken of as history, geography and civics, has reeeived touch atteistion in recent years. luring this per'incl our program of studies has been continually .altered incl strellgther,c'd lo Moot lttt141iii: requirements, Efforts have been made 10 give the pupil is more thorough .and practical under- standing of the value. at•hieveusent and problems of our democratic way of 11ving. The social studies are taclght as courses in the schools; social understanding is also developed by the press, motion pictures, radio, and discussions. 'l'liis program it; the schools cannot remain nn- REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 1.49. affected by the critical events nl' our time. It is through this tield that the schools have one of their closest ties wit]. the War effort The present crisis calls for changes, some temporary and sorrie permanent. Indicative of change is the new emphasis upon: 1. The meaning :tial preservation of democracy. The causes. issues. and aims of the War. 3. The knowledge of world geography both of the United _Nations and the Axis .l'ower's. Textbooks or maps c,iisnnt now he published of revised quickly enough to keep pace with the swirl currents o1' the War. For scone time we have discontinued the narrow practice of using only one textbook, and have supplemented our courses with current hooks and material, Such a practice. however, nu';uis extra costs for books and materials which, Milt restricted budgets. may well be difficult. t(, enntinne. Chang s io the iiigh Nc1nol Curriculum Dur' to the 11-o•r The War has brought and probably will continue to bring nrnty changes both in the subjects which are taught and in the subject matter. It has herr. necessary to alter or curtail the work i.. certain. 1101(15 while ihrit of others has 1i -en intensified. A11 the teuli.i-s are Hying to ,trl,ilit their work to %Vac needs insofar as it seeps jnstifi- ;1l!le. This ntikes !'or a constantly changing school. The students seem purrs than ever conscious of the value of their school work. 'l'he absences of sun(' of 1In 1 plates ►rho have entire the Service ill. ).- hn are working_ in \1'ar• indium ries. aiul the I,i►v re- quiring- boy over eighteen to register for agileetive Service. have biought very (dowdy home the realization that we are at \Car and o;' the iii i itv rat preparing themselves i11 1 he best possible o :iv for Iii\lie years ahead. I'm-1'(iulri 1 i'irj!o i ('ourxRR l.aa spring 11u. Army anlhal'itics roywsted 11u• public schools to ulg1nia.e (o1!rses in PN'Hight.1viation. Lexington was one of the few schools in lliis locality 1n organize : neli a (nurse which was Itel(1 for eight weeks ilnring July a1ol .ingnst with a. total enroll- ment of sixty-two hors and girls. This c'01iw is also being given during the laesel!1 5uhold year. 'follies 111( 111W 111 111 is w111.1; are: 150 'rowN OF LEXINGTON 1. Code 2. Theory oi' Flight and Meteorology 3. Navigation 4. Safety Regu]ations 5. Aerodi namies _fathematic8 and Science ce The mathematics and science courses have been strengthened along practical lines necessary to War service. Added to our college mathematics is a course in service mathematics, including those parts of arithmetic, algebra. geometry, and trigonometry needed in many types of Army work. Most of the boys are already taking science, the contents of which are adapted to the present need. Physical Education. Increased time is allotted to physical education for boys and .girls in Senior and Junior classes. The pupils are separated into .groups according to their present physical condition, each partic- ipating in activities suite(] to his development. The physical educa- tion work iu the other classes is also being made more strenuous. Teachers or this subject recently attended a special three-day session arranged by the Government officials where courses designed especially for boys find girls about to leave school were discussed. The recommendations of this conference are being carried out in our work insofar as possible. The chief aims are to develop endurance, strength, and coordin- ation; to correct faulty posture and to teach cooperation. when working in groups. The activities hest adapted to accomplishing these aims are gyro• nasties, corrective work, use of apparatus, biking, running, games, and sports. Boxing and wrestling will he included for the boys. Health instruction al!cl knowledge of nutrition are a part of this program. During the past year approximately one hundred ami fifty boys -and girls have surcessfn1ly 0ntnp]eted the First Aid course. Pre -Induction 'P►'aiaiiry "Tire job of the schools in this total War is to educate the Nation's manpower for IVar and for the pewee that follows. Our REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 151 Arne} today is an artily of specialists. Out of every one hundred men inducted into the Service, sixty-three are assigned to duties re- quiring specialized training. It has been clear for some time that certain special courses given in the ;schools can be of great value for future work in special [mulches of the Armyy." Therefore, at the request or the United States War Department we are about to ark] Pie -Indio tine Training in the fundamentals of RIlopwork, mechanics, and electricity. These outlines have been pre- pared to serve all three branches of the Service: the Army Air Force, the Ground Forces, and the Scrviees of Supply. Shop ]luring the past year the following articles have been made by nur shop boys for use by the different Civilian Defense Units: storage chests anti llnmerotls splints for First Aid Units: electrical housing cabinets for tic Safety a'oululittee; grub racks for Auxiliary Pollee Division; chest and bulletin board for train Service Center table for Canteen (enter and cabinets for Communication Division. At the request of the I'edleraal Security Agency in ecnljnnetion with the 3Iaasssachusetts Department of Education. a considerable portion of the stoop time has liven given o'er to making Seale Model Aircraft. Thirty-five of these models, representing allied and axis nations, have been delivered and 'ON 1IIQuay more are Under construc- tion. These morsels are used by the Army. Navy, and Civilian De- fense groups for recognition of aircraft. The shop is also building plane models with workable controls for our own II iglh Sehnn1 course in Pre -Flight Training. Victory Corps Program That education may promote the War effort to the greatest degree, a representative group of military men and educators have drawn up a War nrogr III for high school students known as the `•'\rirtory Corps". This plan has two features: "The training of youth for LI'ar service that will come after they leave school and the active participation of youth in the community's War effort while they are yet in school." Therefore, it includes what goes on in the classroom and the out-of-school activities as well. Students who meet the basic requirements by participating in a physical fitness program, studying suitable courses, and participa.t- 152 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ing in at least one important, Wartime activity or service in the community inay apply- for general membership. To maintain mem- bership one must continue a worthwhile program of studies and community activities which lead to ]helping the War efforts. This program will start with the new year. Regular Seh uo 1 I'r•ogra in While most of this report emphasizes the activities which have to do with the immediate winning of the War, in spite of these changes and interruptions steady progress has been made in the regular school work. The attendance is only slightly ]telco that of the previous year, and the number of failures is no greater. Revisions in our regular program of studies have been continued. (Mr new reading programs which were begun a year ago are now being extended to the second and third grades. A revised set at science books is now in use in all the elementary schools. A new series of stealth books has recently been purchased for [;vanes l' and VI. and a revised course of study is in progress Css for t.lie remaining grades. A modern series of language books ]has been placed in ilr:liles I% through VI, 511ppielnenting the outlines developer) and used in :ill the grades. Special stress is placed upon locational geography with a better knowledge and use of tlu globe. Thor•ouglh instruction in :all work is our purpose with close check-up 1111 csse'iltiaIN in arithmetic and reading. The murals in the 11 igll S11 oul lunchroom painted by members of the art class, and the operettas presenter] each year in the high schools, hurl elementary schools, show that the importance of cilltnrlhl suh.jeets is appreciated. We hove participated with the Federal Agencies in the inslrlic•- 11011 elf 11(1)1 -citizen:~. Ilnstructors are provider] IIy the V. S. Govern- ment. A regular (lass in Americanization is 11150 olalilitainer] 11y. the Lexington Schools, REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 163 The schools have the larger task of carrying on their regular work which, in luost instances, is not dire(•tly tied up with the %Var. To the schools are delegated largely the responsibility nt providing the basic skills, essential bnt.li for the War effort and for peace times. We should constantly keep in mind, as we adjust ourselves to the times, that we are not only educating onr, boys and gills for 1943, but also for 11i51] and 191)0. School r'erso►Ii]et Ilu1-ing the past year there have been litany changes in onr staff. This situation 15as been made more difficult by the number or teach- ers who are on leave of absence in the Armed Service. Our polio' is to till these positions temporarily with substitutes, either young teachers with outstanding records or u-itil married teachers of recent experience. This problem of securing atlelpn.ate and cum- peten-t school employees will become increasingly difficult with the extension of the War. Present incqualitielo &[lard Schedules IUIIdder (1111' present salary schedule plan, tvaehers begin their Service at certain. minimums and are given animal inrrulne,rt:s until they attain a inaxiululn depending upon their sex and the school Ievel nt their service. ilea are paid more than women, and elemen- tary teachers receive less than women teachers in. the Junior High School. Likewise, women teachers in the Junior Higi1 School re- ceive less than wonted leachers in the Senior high School.. How- ever. it is generally required that. a primary teaches' should be as thoroughly prepared anel skilled as the teacher of any high school subject. Shire our present schedules were established, there has been a decided change in the recilirenlellts for teacher preparation. At that time the usual period of preparation for elementary teaching was two ye;irsl, s 1inm tilts been iliercat8ed so that most teach" 1'-'1.rain• illg schools now rellitiie a four-year ('nurse. We thus fare the situp• tion where teachers of equal ;ibilitr 411111 training are pail different salaries for performing practically the sans( mot's.. :1 sixth grade teacher with a [.achelors Degree has a possible MAXIMUM .1f $20(f lyra than a seventh grade teacher with the same preparation. Like- wise. it teacher in t:he eighth or ninth grade is restricted a lower salary Ibaan ;t teileher in the Senior Higll School, 164 TOWN OF LEXINGTON We believe that in the near future revisions should be made placing all women teachers on a more even salary basis regardless of the age child they are itistt'nrting. Such a change would tend to eliminate the feeling of 'oeial and professional distinctions at dif- ferent school levels and 1xcanse nt a different academic background. Also, plans are being formulated to grant consideration for out- standing professional improvement. Conclusion The present crisis has aroused in everyone a desire to do posi- tive things to assist the Nation. Students and teachers are tempted to estimate tileir part as too small and unimportant. We hclivve our youth will make the greatest contribution to the national w'eli:lre by 1141.011ig their major energies to a planned school program mail such time as their services are required by the United States t=o►-eruvlent. They who ak ac11t1ix ►wi1 be best able to serve their country will be those who have gained proficiency 111 their daily school work and who have developed successful! civic attitudes, proper health habits, and vocata.rn:^1 skills adapted to their interests and capacities. Highly tlaiued _1t'ned h'orees an. needed to win in modern war- fare. Skilled workers are reeptired to produce materials and foods for victor-. Hut only al people who have learned to understand and appreciate democracy can defend it. Education is an integral part of the War effort, 411(1 without strung public schools we cannot pro- duce this eduett'tion. ft is significant that Great Britain has in- erekalese(1 appropriation for public education each year since the lVar began. '1'1le past year has added responsibilities ;tori duties to members of the school staff. This report has mentioned many of these. 1[ again express to the teachers and principals my appreciation and "espect for their unstinted efforts. To you, the School Committee, 1f am also deeply appreciative of your assistance and support given isle clueing the year. Each year brings renewed satisfaction in work- ing in a school system directed by persons whose sole object is pro- ►iding sound educational opportunities for its children. Respectfully submitted, TuomAs S. GRI'-tiDLE, January 2. 194 . Superintendent of Schools REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT LEXINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1942 Margaret Louise Ahearn Ruth Marjorie Anderson Donald W. Andrews John E. Armstrong Ida Christine Banks Lorraine C. Barbosa Martha Basile Jean Winifred Baylis Leslie Emma Belcher Barbara Jean Bestiek Robert Bluestein Ronald Dean Roddy Virginia Lee Bulwell Ralph Westwood Booker Nateila M. Booth '41ari]yn Edith Brooks Richard Kappel Brown Anna Louise Browne James J. Burdick Joseph Anthony Buse. Dorothy Ann Callahan Arthur Caro'ta Lucy Catalano Robert J. Cataido Henry Herbert Clark William G. Cofrin Robert T. Cogswell Ruth E. Collins Betty Connolly Alice Corbett Mary Corbett Mary Ann Cotter Jesse T. Cotty Lillian G. Cuccinello Wallace Cupp Robert Edwin Cushman Norman F. Dailey Marie Edna Dalrymple Clara Margaret Delflno Mildred Dempsey John Brooks Dodge James E. Dolan Lester E. Dutka Frederick L. Emery Dorothee L. Emus Virginia M. Fischer Barbara A. Flint Catherine Margaret Fraser Norman Edwin Garland Betty Garrity Anne M. Gillingham Barbara Gi1•son Doris Gnade Harriet A. Graham William Given Graham Alice Elizabeth Graves Audrey Graves Jean Blanche Griesheimer Barbara M. Groot Edwin C. Halloran Roland M. Hamilton Lillian Emily Harmon Jan Harvie Roland N. Hayes, Jr• Frank T. Holmes Lawrence Holt Ralph Stewart Hume Charles T. Hyde Dorothy M. HyIan Menthe L. Jackson Winsor D. Je1Hs Robert D. Johnsen Mary C. Keane James F. Keating, Jr, John Kenny Eleanor Grace Knight Evelyn Kozloski Marshall Putnam Lerner Lloyd A. Lauritzen Ruth Litchfield June V. Little Francis E. Lombard, Jr. 155 156 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Ann Flint Lord Charlie J. MacDonald Eugene P. McCarthy • Dorothy L. McCormack Clarence J. McElman Edgar George McKenna John R. McKenzie Robert J. McLaughlin John E. Mandigo Mary C. Marashio Robert Marcus Phyllis Mayo Nancy Merryman Ruth Mary Miller Wiley M1kche11 Helen Yvonne Monis Frank Waiter Monto Charles Francis Murphy Sherman Earle Murray, Jr. Donald E. Neal Raymond Nickerson Herbert Tomlin Nilson Phyllis lreene Noonan Richard W. Nylander Robert L. O'Brien h131dred G. O'Dowd Alex Oltison Betty Ann Olson Margaret E. Palladino Philip B. Parsons, Jr. Lillian M. Pedersen Elsie B. Peteraen Charles L. Phillips Dorothy S. Pierce Grace 17. Preston Barbara Anne Procter Barbara Ann Puffer Arthur Il. Ritchie, Jr. Elynor Locke Roberts Harriett F. Roberts David Eliot Robinson Joseph P. Robitaille Palmyra Louise Robitaille Janet Lee Ross Emily Ann Rudd N.cholas A, Ruocco Alice C. Sanders Helen Ferne Sargent Dorothy Anntonette Scipione 1 hy:lis Louise Seifred Phyllis M. Sheldon Ruth M. Sheldon E. Gilmore Shepherd, Jr•. James L. Silva Gloria Fay Simmons Edward Harold Simpson Barbara Smith Marion D. Stntih 11'iiliattl Haviland Smith \Vinnirred Jean Smith Joris Joseph Snyder Katrine F. Sorensen Mabel Muriel Spellenberg Charles William Spencer, Jr. Marie Louise Stone Margaret Alary H. Sullivan Katharine Taft Rose A. Thambash M{ai jori . Pa.:•icia Tob'n Virginia Townsend Juno Marie Trani Earl Robert Van Sickle Norma Jane Walker Richard Walker Abbott Reed Webber Louis Edward Webber Margaret Louise West Edith Whalen John Francis Whalen .t1 rien Jean White Arthur E. Whitney Ernest Williams, Jr. Marguerite Willson Ethel May Wilson Ralph 11. Wttthus Will'am T. Wood Fred J. Yeadon Barbara Young Louise J. Young REPORT OP THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 157 PRIZES — 1942 George O. Smith Prizes 1. Marion D. Smith 2. Richard Kappel Brown Halite C. Blake Prizes Marion D. Smith Joseph A. Buss Robert P. Clapp Oral Essay Prize Harriet A. Graham Robert P. Clapp Written Essay Prize Katrine F. Sorensen D. A. R. Good Citizenship Medal Winnifred Jean Smith Washington and Franklin Medal Robert T. Cogswell Lexington Minute Man Incorporated Essay Prize 1. Barbara M. Groot 2. ICatrine F. Sorensen Elsa W. Regestein Awards Gloria Fay Simmons Margaret Louise West Honorable Mention; Marilyn Edith Brooks Richard Kappel Brown Philip B. Parsons, Jr. Wlnnifred Jean Smith Marion D. Ssmith. Katharine Taft American Legion Athletic Medals Winnifred Jean Smith Norman F. Dalley American Legion Essay Contest Marion D. Smith CHARLES EDWARD FRENCH SCHOLARSHIP MEDALS Senior High School 1. 1Catrine F. Sorensen 2. Marlon D. Smith 3. Ralph Weetwood Booker Junior High School 1. Monica Coiter 2. Louise Kelley 3. Maurine _1+l a cDe rmid 3. William Watson Adams School 1. Margaret E. Gleason 2. Marin Lehan 3. Geraldine Cushman Franklin School 1. Mary Towle 2. Margaret Cacclola 3. Barbara Riviniva Hancock School 1. Priscilla Washburn 2. Richard Parker 8. John Packard 3. Sally Hawker Munroe School 1. Patricia J. McGregor 2. Carol E. Ashley 3. Richard D. Warren Parker School 1. Claire M. Martin 1. Prudence Morey 2. David Michelson 3. Raynard Brooks 138 TOWN OF LEXINGTON PUTNAM PRIZE Hancock School Priscilla Washburn ENROLLMENT IN LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS OCTOBER, 1942 Senior High School Junior High SCroo1 Adams School Franklin School Hancock School Munroe School Parker School Total Boys Girls Total 229 322 551 304 319 622 177 138 215 112 124 236 107 100 207 115 86 195 120 104 224 1,164 1,187 2,351 REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE 1942 No. of Physical Examinations: Dr. Newell 1087 Dr. Kendrick 627 Dr. Crumb 485 No. with some degree of d•efeot No. with poor nutrition No. with defective skin No. with enlarged tonsils No. with enlarged glands No. with heart murmurs No. with pronated arches No. of children immunized against Diphtheria No_ having tonsils removed No. of children attending eye clinic No. of children attending lip reading classes No. of children attending speech classes REPORT OF THE ATTENDANCE OFFICER 1942 Totals 2199 670 97 48 261 122 63 61 141 71 18 3 1 Number of home visits 347 Number of truants 74 Number of court cases 3 REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 159 WAR STAMPS AND BONDS SOLD IN LEXINGTON SCHOOLS January 1, 1942 to December 31, 1942 Stamps Bonds Adams $3,283.90 $75.00 Franklin 2,174.85 18.75 Hancock 2,788.40 18.75 Munroe 2,271.75 337.60 Parker 2,247.85 37.50 Junior High 3,852.70 3,287.75 Senior High 1,523.90 588.76 160 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF W. P. A. 2'0 the Honorable Board of ,Srlectnie►a Lexington, .lfaxsachuwrtts Gentlemen: • December 31, 1942. Totals $18,143.35 $4,384.00* I herewith sulomit the IV. P. A. Report for the year ending De- * TMs is only the amount of Bonds sold for cash; it does COIlll,er 31, 1942. not include Bonds exchanged for stamps. The year l!I-t! s11rtucl with til persnu5 011 the relief tolls and ended ivitli 19 poilzomi 1111 the rails. The Liberty Heights Sewer and Engineering Survey Projects were [llfieontinllell 011 July :i, 19,42. The projects 111 operation on December 31. 1942 are at follows: School Luocli oio. Civilian) Defense and Commodity Distribution. WORK ACCOMPLISHMENT DURING 1942 Liberty Heights Sewer: Carvdlle Avenue 329' 10" pipe laid. 2 manholes. " 4 1"s laid. 4 chimneys made. Baker Avenue 250' 8" pipe laid. 2 manholes. " H 1 Y's laid. 1 chimney made. Acnes Avenue G40' 8" pipe laid. 1 manhole. 11 Y's laid, " 3 chimneys niide, Butler Avenue 20' 8" pipe laid. Engineering Survey: 2668 acres pantographing and inking 200' scale maps. 75 houses — Field •survey of house locations. 8.956 miles -- Survey of Lexington Town Line. 333 acres— Inking in information on 100' scale topographical maps. 1.035 sq. miles — Geodetic and Lambert computations, final informa- tion, record on 40&' scale triangulation maps. 15.860 miles — Traverse — tying into M. G. S. points, bench marks, street and town bounds. 39 cards — Card index of bench levels, with sketches. REPORT OF W. P. A. 161 School Luncheons: The hot lunch project is operating in three schools. On May 18, 1942 we :started serving about 30 children from the Munroe School transporting them to the Adams School Lunch Room. A total of 59,917 meals were served during the year. Civilian Defense: This project started April 16, 1942. They were checking, interpreting, listing, typing informationlfroln 3065 House Census ("Ards and 1489 returned postcards for the Fuel Conserva- tion Survey. Emergency work for Sugar, Tire, Gasoline Rationing and.War Salvage Hoards consisted of typing forms, filing applica- tion cards, numbering forms, sorting cards, ruling pages and ad- dressing notices. ('Reeking, typing report, tabulating -nlunber of street lights on 250 streets, 138 pages ruled and.; typed for the War Black -Out Survey, Emergency staffing, typing list of 150 graduates, 250 names and :idclresst.s. 575 cards indexed and filed. Listing oc- cupants and addresses of all town residences (approximately 4000 --not completed) for the First Aid, Medica] Division, The follow- ing was dmie for the Lexington Auxiliary Police: 50. Black -out in- structions for Patrolmen. 7 stencils made and 065 pages multi - graphed. 225 post card notices 1 sped. 160 page Manual typed. Rosters typed. 2{}0 ,.moles. 100 forums typed. The following work was done for the Lexington Auxiliary Firemen: Lettering and number- ing 250 fire boxes on 4- maps. Lettering and numbering 250 fire boxes on 20 maps for Mounted Patrol. Lettering 1 Fire Box Assign- smrcct ['harts. Typing roster -1 pages. Compiling, filing 3098 cards for house survey. (Including ownership and valuations) 665 en- velopes were addressed and nnailed for the Air Warden Committee. 2997 notices wore addressed and mailed for the Office of Civilian Defense. '1'1u expenditure on the Labor and Materials Account was The expenditure on the Federal Aided Sewer Account was $19,393,27. In conclusion I wish to express nr appreciation for the coopera- tion and courtesy extended to me by other Town Departments. Respectfully submitted, CLAYTON F. BEACH, Sponsor's Agent 162 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE PLUMBING INSPECTOR December 31, 1942. To the Honorable Hoard of ,Selectmen Lexington. jfassar:husetts Gentlemen: l herewith submit : my report as Inspector of Plumbing for the year ending December 31, 1942. Cash received for plumbing permits $222.75 Cash received for cesspool permits 2.00 Plumbing applications filed and permits granted 123 Cesspool applications filed and permits granted 4 Inspections made on plumbing installations 859 Inwpections. made on cesspool installations 17 Calls made in reference to plumbing installations 29 Changes ordered to improper plumbing installations 21 Plumbing installed without permits 3 Violations taken before State Board 2 Violations taken before the Cambridge Court 1 Licenses suspended indefinitely 1 Permits cancelled 4 SUMMARY OF PERMITS New installations Alterations Boilers Storage systems Sinks Sink and trays Water closets Lavatories Tank heaters Total Respectfully submitted, 34 34 20 15 11 3 2 2 2 E. A. LINDSTROM, Plumbing Inspector 123 REPORT OF THE COLLECTOR OF TAXES 166. REPORT OF THE COLLECTOR OF TAXES December 31, 1942. 7'o the Horioi•oblr IRoa.rd of Selectmen Lexington, Afrassachusetts Gentlemen: T herewith submit the report of the Collector's Ilepartinent for the year ending December 31, 1942. Amount outstanding January 1, 1942 1216,449.84 Amount committed in 1942 892,676.03 Amount collected, abated, apportioned or transferred Amount outstanding December 31, 1942 Respectfully submitted, $1,109,125.87 164 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF BOARD OF RETIREMENT December 31. 1942. 10 the Homnlible Hoard of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: Following is my report as Treasurer of the Contributory Retire- ment System of the Town of Lexington for the year 1942. Total in Account December 31, 1942 • 177,959.20 Deposits not on interest: Lexington Trust Company 1773.77 Deposits on interest: 948,249.48 Weymouth Savings Bank 2,050.40 Middlesex Institution for Savings 1,262.13 1160,876.39 Mechancis Savings Bank 2,102.01 Somerville Savings Bank 2,119.38 Lynn Institution for Savings 2,043.59 Natick Five Cents Savings Bank 1,096.22 Dedham Institution for Savings 2,672.46 Institution for Savings (Newburyport) 2,050.31 Lexington Savings Bank 453.08 Provident Institution for Savings 1,054.58 Winchester Savings Bank 1,145.12 Andover •Savings Bank 2,088.12 Waltham Savings Bank 1,226.43 •Quincy Savings Bank 1,089.86 East Cambridge Savings Bank 1,155.75 Hingham Institution for Savings 1,704.81 Chelsea Savings Bank 1,054.58 Eliot Savings Bank (Boston) 1,043.59 Wakefield Savings Bank 1,040.60 Arlington Five Cents Savings Bank 2,180,08 Cambridge Savings Bank 2,743.31 Newton Savings Rank 3,181.29 Belmont Savings Bank 2,131.85 Newton Centre Savings Bank 2,661.86 Rockland Savings Bank 2,037.65 Melrose Savings Bank 2,154.79 Wm. S. SCAMMAN, Collector of Tames REPORT GF BOARD OF RETIREMENT 165. Woburn Five Cents Savings Bank 2,185.47 North Avenue Savings Bank 2,142.42 Cambridgeport Savings Bank 2,190.88 United States Defense Bonds 25,000.00 Cash: In office or transit 122.81 JAMES J. CARIDoLL, Treasurer $77,959.20• 166 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE PARK DIVISION December 31, 1942. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: Complying with your request that all Departments of the Town 'put into operation your plan of Town Operations during war years no work of a constructive nature was considered. SVith the loss of personnel and the difficulty in obtaining materials our Parks and Playgrounds stood up verb- well this past season. The mowing areas came back after the damage from the dry spell of 3941 and although we lost quite a lot of the bluegrass others took their place and acted as a Mier and by so doing gave the bluegrass a chance to come hack. By the looks of things, fertilizer with a high niirogetl content will be impossible to get this year so it will be ueeesi a r ►• 1 a p10 111 e a f1 1111 iter with less nitrogen but oue that will Otlawer the requirements of our soil. Your Superintendent had a playground committee sit in witli him at a few meetings in an ad- visory capacity a anal found their advice very helpful. 1 hope that they will continue to serve another year. Two fi1-elllares were built at the Winter Sports Area. These fire- places arc for tilt• public anti may he used by making an application to the Park Department Mice. A large quantity of subsoil was hauled in from Grove Street and was used to fill in the old cellar dole and the hollow that will he used eventually for a toboggan slide. Softball, under the atuslsices of the citizens committee was made up of ten teams and carried on again this year from June through Septeitiber, giving the citizens much enjoyment. The men from the Bedford Airdrome nlaale use of the softball diamond at the Center Playground and were entertained by the various teams of the soft- ball league. No other place in our Park System gives more pleasure or enjoy- ment to the citizens than our swimming pool. We were able to keep REPORT OF PARK DIVISION 1G7 the pool upon for a tell week period last suiluner and it paid big dividends. It is hard to measure the value of a swimming pool in dollars and cents, for values are measured by the advancement made in the carious classes. :1042 was a hauner year in that respect. The pool should he painted before using another year, This will fill in the small cracks Anal stop them from enlarging. The play- ground apparatus is used 5 months of the year and Supervision is supplied only two of the 5 months. Apparatus used without Supervision receives a lot of abuse. \Vith the increase in the number of children coming to our play- grounds in 19-12 fewer accidents were, reported and this is a pleas- ing report. 11"e were very fortunate in filling our playground in- structors positions. Although some of them had very little exper- ience they ilial very well. Playground groups were very much dif- ferent than other yearn, that is, the attendance or the older child- ren from .12 rears up was very uncertain. We could not plan a definite program because they would work at odd jobs for a few days and come lo the playground for a few days. This sort. of ar- rangement was ell(•uivaged ]]y the rllstructors who planned their programs so that the children would receive the benefit of our play- ground. Arrangements were made so that alI the working boys under .10 years could continue their swimming lessons in the even- ing and most of them took advantage of the opportunity. Another year. if conditions remain the salol', special care will have to be taken in planning a gond, fast, interesting and dynamic program for the buys. By this 1 mean enlarging the program ►with things re- quiring little practice and time SO that a child 12 f:r 11 years or age will not lose his or her interest. In planning craft for the seniors the emphasis slioulal he plal('ed on smaller craft articles that can be finished in a len days rather than articles that take 11 longer time. Despite the loss of the older group the attendance of our play- grounds increased. This increase was in the younger group that came in the morning, brought their lunches and remained all day. T]ie •Tllnior Patrol has taken a drastic change. A three year course has been started in playground and pool teaching, prepar- ing those 14 years or over to he good playground instructors. Any- one 14 years or over is eligible to take the course. Certificates are awarded to all those who Hass this course with a percentage of 70 or over. This is of definite value and this year's experiment was very successful. This class is not only open for children n# the play - 168 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ground but to anyone desiring to take up this kind of work regard- less or age, the only requirement demanded is that they give the time and the cooperation. From a class of 27, nine received cer- tificates. If there is demand enough, a senior class will be started with the starting age of 17 years and following are the objectives of this e mese 1. To give persons 14 years and up a sound base of teach- ing, and training with which they cant successfully teach and entertain children on playgrounds or any other place where children near gather. 2. To teach them how to accept responsibility and meet any emergency which may arise. 3. Persons completing the three year course will be able to Handle any situation on a playground and he able to offer something of his own. REFERENCES AND SOURCES OF MATERIALS USED IN 1042 Group Swimming 1. American Red Crosi: Swinuning and Diving. 2. Ainerican Red Cross Life Saving and Water Safety taught by • Mrs. Elizabeth Roberts. Evelyn Hooper, Spencer Johnson, Jean Smith and Patricia Bennett lI('Cartlly. Playgrounds 1, Teaching technique—field days, tournaments, games and general playground work taught by :firs. Elizabeth Rob• efts. 2. Organization of sports taught by Connie Ruocco. 3. ('ra fts--taugh t by Evelyn Hooper, Connie Runeco and Earl I3. Slikefoi'tll. 4. Civilian Defense taught by Earl R. Snkeforth, Air Raid Warden. 5. First Aid taught by Patricia Reinlett McCarthy. Red Cross First Aid -Instructor with Red Cross First Aid Text- book. REPORT OF PARK DIVISION 159 It is hoped that a larger group will take advantage of this course in another year. Plans are being made for further development in our Parks and Playgrounds so that we may be ready to continue constructive work after the war. In conclusion 1 wish to thank everyone who has helped this De- partment carry on its work this past year. Yours? very truly, JOHN J. GARRITY, Supt., Parks and Playgrounrda. 170 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF SHADE TREE AND MOTH DIVISION December 31, 1942. 2'o the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lerington, .1la.sar;lrusi,tf:v Gentlemen: Very Iittle work was ,lone on our public shade trees in 1942. This was clue to the fact that in duly two of the three men in the divi- sion left the employment of the 'Town for positions in defense planus, This left. one mail to early on, and not being able to till the positions lett vacant, this man was transferred to the Park Division where there was also a labor shortage. In the Spring, 16 young trees taken from our nurseries were planter] to replace some that had died or were damaged beyond re- pair. Many complaints have mule to this Department in regard to dead limbs and low limbs that should be down and cavity work on our street trees and these complaints will be taken rare of as soon as possible. Our old trees have stood up very well this near and it was not necessary to remove any of them. The moth eomlitioii remains about the same but the assistance rendered by the W. 1'. A. in previous years was greatly missed, not only in creosotinggypsy tool ]i egg clusters, but in spraying. Only two of our sprayers were its operation this year so we were late in getting ;Bound to many of our streets. %Ve were unable to do our Fall creosoting in 1943 so this will place a larger responsibility on our spraying in 19433. and on the citizens to do their part in destroy- ing egg clusters and spraying at the proper tune. For the past few years it has been the practice of this Division when creosoting for gypsy moths to gather and destroy tent cater- pillars. Not beim; able to do as much of this work as in previous years, we may expect an increase in the tent caterpillars this com- ing year. which may be counteracted by early spraying, providing labor is available. Because of the fuel shortage this year much wood REPORT OF SHADE TREE AND MOTH DIVISIONS 171 is being carted in from moth infested areas with no thought given to the gypsy moths which are not destroyed, therefore, we may look for new colonies in the future. The elm leaf beetle and other leaf eating insects were kept antler control with our regular spraying schedule. Constant watch has been kept ou our elm trees for fear that the dutch elm Ilise,Ese may creep in unknown to us and this bolds true, sego, for the browntail moth. Many problems have been taken to the Massachusetts State Col- lege Field 'Station and islet with satisfactory results and we are grateful to the stats' for their assistance. As there was no appropriation provided for mosquito control this past year and probably will not be for the duration of the war, we shall continue lo study the mosquito situation. This division should be built up as soon as possible. T wish to thank everyone who has helped in preserving our trees and t hope that the good work will continue in the future. Yours very truly, JOHN T. GARRITY, Supt. ]loth rC Shade Tree Divisions 172 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS THE (20.113IONIVEALTH or .11Ass3acuuaxln's lisemerMKNT UF` CuREIMATIoNF3 AND TAXATION DIVISION or Accuutirs May 21, 1942. 7'o the Board of Selectmen, :lfr. Archibald R. Giroux, Chairman., Le.riaryton, Massachusetts, I submit (herewith my report of an audit of the books and accounts of the town of Lexington for the year ending December 31, 1941, made in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44, l#eneral Laws. This is in the form of a (report made to me by .11r. Herman R. Mine, Assistant Director of Accounts. Very truly yours, 7'lrI:ollo a: N. \V:►11INIJ., Director• of Accounts Air. Theodore -V. Waddell Director of Accounts Department of Corporations and Taxation State House, Boston Sir: . IiI accordance with your instructions, I have made an audit of the books and accounts of the. Town of Lexington for the year end- ing December 31, 1941, and submit the following report thereon: The financial transa[ tions. its recorded on the books of the sev- eral departments receiving or disbursing money for the town or eonl- miliiug bills for collection, were examined and checked for the pe- riod of the audit. REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS 173 The books and accounts hi the town accountant's office were ex- amined and checked in detail. The recorded receipts were compared with the treasurer's hooks and with the records in the several de- partments collecting money for the town or responsible for the bill- ing of charges due the town. The records of disbursements were checked with the treasury warrants, with the payments as shown by'the treasurer's books, and with the approved pay -rolls and vouch- ers on file. The appropriations, transfers, and loans authorized as entered on the ledgers were checked with the town clerk's records of town meetings and with the finance committee's records of transfers from the reserve fund. The ledger accounts were analyzed and checked in detail. A trial balance was taken off, and a balance sheet, which is appended to this report, was prepared showing the financial condition of the town on December 31, 1941, The books and accounts of the town treasurer were examined and checked in detail. ']'he recorded receipts were compared with the accountant's books, with the records of the several departments col- lecting money for the town, and with the other sources from which money is paid into the town treasury. The pavimments were checked with the warrants authorizing the treasurer to disburse town funds and with the accountant's ledger. The cash balance on February 28, 1942, was verified by awtual count of the caslt in the office and by reconciliation of the bank balances with statements furnished by the banks of deposit. The recorded payments on account of maturing debt and interest were proved with the aiiaonaits falling due, being checked with the cancelled securities and coupons on file. The records of tax titles held by the town were examined, being checked with the tax collector's books and compared with the rec- ords in the Registry of Deeds. The books and accounts of the town collector were examined and checked in detail. The accounts outstanding at the tune of the previous examination, and all subsequent commitments of taxes, as- sessments, water and departmental accounts were audited and proved. 174 TOWN OF IAINGTON The collector's cash book was footed, the recorded collections were compared with the payments to the treasurer as shown by the treasurer's and the accountant's books, and the recorded abateuteius were checked with the assessors' records of abatements granted and with the records of other- departments authorized to grant abate- ments. The outstanding taxes, assessments, water and departmental ac- counts were listed and recorded with the accountant's ledger, and were further ►'erified 1r' mailing notices to a large 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. The financial records of the town clerk were examined and check- ed in detail. 'L'he recorded receipts from dog and sporting. licenses, permits, and miscellaneous collections were checked, and the pay- ments to the town were verified. The securities and savings bank books representing the invest- ments of the several trust funds in the custody of the trustees of public trusts, of the Bridge Charitable Fund, of the chairman of the school committee, and of the trustees of the Lary Memorial Library were personally examined and listed, and the income and disburse- ments were verified. The accounts of the treasurer of the Cary Memorial Library were examined and checked, and the v0slt balance on April 1), 1 142. was verified. The savings hank books representiaag the investment of the uinni- cipal contributory retirement funds hi custody of the town treasurer were examined and listed. The receipts. representing contributions by the town and by the members, as well as income on savings de- posits, were checked in detail. The disbursements were checked, and the cash balance on February 24, 1942, was proved by actual count of the cash on hand and by reconciliation of the bank balance with a statement furnished by the bank of deposit. The records of departmental cash collections by the sealer of weights and measures, by the builaling, plumbing and milk inspec- tors, as well as by the selectmen. and the health, school, and all other departments not previously mentioned, were examined and checked. The payments to the town treasurer were verified and the REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS 17a cash on hand in the several departments was proved by actual count. The surety bonds furnished by the departmental officials for the faithful performance of their duties were examined and found to be in proper form. Appended to the report, in addition to the balance sheet, are tables showing a reconciliation of the several cash accounts, sum- maries of the tax, assessment, tax titles, departmental, sewer, and water accounts, as well, as tables showing the condition and trans- actions of the trust and retirement funds. 176 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE TOWN TREASURER To the Honorable Board of Selfxtwen• Lexi ►ifit oii, ]la.saeltusetts Gentlemen: December 31, 1942. While engaged in making the audit, co-operation was received Following is the report or the Town Treasurer for the year 1942: from all the officials of the town, for which, on; behalf of nky ussis Cash on hand January 1, 194E $340,967.67 tants and for myself, 1 wish to express appreciation. Receipts during year 1942 1,260,294.65 Respectfully submitted, 11.N..RMSN R. DINE, rl.ssistant Director of Accounts (Note: The tabulation submitted with the report from the Divi- sion of Accounts is not being printed, but the original report is on file in the Selectmen's office and may be examined by any interested citizens.) $1,601,252.32 Expenditures during year 1942 per Warrants 1,265,504.61 Balance on hand January 1, 1943 $335,747.71 REPORT OF TAX TITLE ACCOUNT Number of Tax Titles on hand December 31, 1941 274 Number of New Tax Titles added 1942 56 330 Number of Tax Tttles Foreclosed 1942 30 300 Number of Tax Titles Released 1942 20 Number of Tax Titles on hand December 31, 1942 280 Total Amount $52,421.68 LEXINGTON TRUST COMPANY Bank deposits In the name of the Town of Lexington James J. Carroll, Town Treasurer Balance December 81, 1942 $337,214.31 Balance December 31, 1942 per check book $326,368.17 Outstanding checks December 31, 1942 10,846.14 $337,214.31 REPORT OF TOWN TREASURER 177 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BOSTON Balance December 31, 1942 per statement $1,932.40 Balance December 31, 1942 per check book $1,932.40 THE NATIONAL SHAWMUT BANK OF BOSTON Balance December 31, 1942 per statement $2,000.00 Balance December 31, 1942 per cheek bvek $2,000.00 THE SECOND NATIONAL BANK OF BOSTON Balance December 31, 1942 per statement $12,000.00 Balance December 31, 1942 per check book $12,000.00 "SEWER CONSTRUCTION NORTH LEXINGTON P. W. A. PROJECT 1964-F, JAMES J. CARROLL, TREASURER" On Deposit Lexington Trust Company Balance December 31, 1.942 $4,872.43 Balance per check book $4,872.43 Outstanding checks None $4,872.43 "SEWER AND DRAIN CONSTRUCTION MASS. 1370-F, TOWN OF LEXINGTON, JAMES J. CARROLL, TREASUER'" On Deposit Lexington Trust Company Balance Deceember 31, 1942 Balance per check book $326.92 Outstanding checks 400.00 $726.92 $726.92 TOWN OF LEXINGTON CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT SYSTEM FUNDS, JAMES J. CARROLL, TREASURER Total In account December 31, 1942 $77,959.20 Respectfully submitted, JAMES J. CARROLL Town Treasurer 175 r TOWN OF LEXINGTON TREASURER 0 rWr� r+a 0 0 December 31, 1942 LOANS—LEXINGTON DEFENSE LOAN ACT 1941 Year Ended December 31, 1942 o •a� ,... P d p p ui VO -, :� p o LOANS—ANTICIPATII Year Ended Dece CA m p H w a ra .-i A Aei , n * Interest Payable at Maturity Tau: n Treasurer REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY 179 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY 13eei mber 21, 194' 7'o the Honw-ahle Board of Selectmen.. 1rexingtoii, jfaRR(fchtfxettx Gentlemen: The Trustees of the Cary :Memorial Library respectfully submit their report for the year 1942. During the year the progress of the Library, evident for several years, has continued. This is due pri- nratrily to the faithful efforts of the Librarian, Mr. Ralph A. Nason, and his staff of loyal a awistaantrs, One change has orcured within the State during the year, due td the resignation of .Mims Eleanor Robin- son which became effective September 1st. The Trustees have met with considerable difficult, in: Filling the vacancy at the established minimum rat( of salary of tile position. The other members of the Staff have been most generous in shouldering the additional burden of work. The Trustees acknowledge with appreciation the gift of Miss Mabel Cook of a portrait of :t member of the Cary family. They also' express their appreciation of several citizens of the Town who have served on the Hook Committee. They are -3Irs. CIarenee 1. Lewis, Mrs, Robert C. Merriam. Mrs. Sydney R. Wrightington, Professor Henry L. Seaver, and Mr. Hollis Webster. Tlie accompanyiaig reports of the Librarian and 'Treasurer show in greater detail the service which they Cary Memorial Library is. rendering to the citizens of the Town of Lexington. Respectfully submitted, For the Hoard of Trustees, 1)nt:GL.►S PERCY BRAYTON, Chairman 180 TOWN' OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE TREASURER CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY INCOME Balance on hand, January 1, 1942 Fines—Main Library Gift for books Interest on General Fund Surplus Account Investment Committee: Interest on bonds Interest cn savings deposits Dividettrae—Cooperative bank Books 'T'reasurer's bond Rental safe deposit box Salary of Treasurer Installation of Fluorescent Lights Accrued interest on Band purchased Alice Butler Cary—Capital Account Balance on hand December 31, 1942 ($1,000.00 in Account No, 22694 Lexington Savings Bank; $116.11 cash in transit, $30.25 cou- pons in transit, balance in Lexington Trust Company checking account December 31, 194E $3,483.47 811.18 50.00 20.00 102.25 55.'28 30.00 $5,152.1S EXPENDITURES $1,232.38 5.00 5.00 50.00 75.55 4.89 500.00 EAST LEXINGTON BRANCH INCOME Balance on hand January 1, 1942 Fines Investtnent Committee: Interest on Savings Accounts 3,279.36 $5,152.18 $ 305.49 110.33 75.45 551.27 REPORT OF CARY MEMORIAL TREASURER 181. EXPENDITURES Books $ 211.74 Balance on hand December 31, 1942 $ 339.53 $ 551.27 I 1i0vt• cluorkefl ibis report of the treasurer of the Cary 3 eiuorial Library and find salve correct with proper supporting vouchers. The Treasurer's cash is Inept on deposit in tlu commer- cial department of the Lexington 'Frust Company, with the excep- tion o1' the amount of •*1.0011.00, whirl' is deposited) in the Lexington Savings Hank, Tlie casli balance on December 31, 1942 has been rec- onciled With the hank statement. RAYMOND L. WH/m, Town Accountant 182 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF INVESTMENT COMMITTEE CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY In account with Rev. Harold T. Handley, Treasurer GENERAL FUND Capital Account 1,000.00 Southern California Edison Co. lst and refunding mortgage 3%, 1965 1,000.00 Wisconsin Michigan Power Co. let mortgage 3%%, 1961 1.000.00 Amercian Tel. & Tel. Co. 31,4%, 1961.- 1,000.00 9611,000.00 Pennsylvania Railroad, 1st mortgage 3%%, 1970 1,000.00 Consumer's Power Co., lst mortgage 31%, 1970 1,000.00 Brooklyn Edison Co.. [3onsolidated 31144%, 1966 1,000.00 Pacific Gas & Electric Co. lst and re- funding mortgage Ser. H 3%%, 1961 1,000.00 Indianapolis Power & Light Co. lst mortgage 31/4%, 1970 1,500.00 Boston & Maine It, R. Co. 1st mort- gage Ser. R 13 4%, 1960 1,500.00 Boston & Maine R. R. Co. Principal Account Income mortgage 4%%, 1970 724.78 Lexington Trust Co, Savings Account No. 6023 . Income Total $30.00 37.50 32.50 37.50 35.00 32.50 37.50 32.50 60.00 100.50 9.00 PORTION OF MARIA CARY FUND 354.31 Lexington Savings Bank No. 6940 BOOK PURCHASE FUND 1,000.00 Western New York Utilities Co. 5%, 1946 BEALS FUND 1,100.00 Laclede Gas Company 51/%, 1953 LEROY 5. BROWN FUND 1,000.00 U. S. Government Defense Bond, Series G July 1941, No. M1590720 . 1,000.00 Boston Edison Company lst mortgage 2%%, 196E $444.50 7.11 7.11 50.00 50.00 60.50 60.50 25.00 27.50 52.50 REPORT OF CARY MEMORIAL INVESTMENT COMMITTiIE 183 ALICE BUTLER CARY FUND 1,000.00 Lexington Cooperative Bank 5 paid-up shares 1,000.00 Arkansas Rock Island & Louisiana R. R. 41%, 1934 (in default) 440.00 Lexington Trust Company Savings Ac- count No. 4305 500.00 Lexington Savings Bank Account No 23842 30.00 5.50 5.00 GOODWIN MUSICAL COLLECTION FUND 1,025.00 Lexington Savings Bank No. 17037 20.50 JANE PHINNEY FUND 124.19 Lexington Trust Company Account No 3799 1.50 LAURA M. BRIGHAM FUND 1,000.00 Baltimore & Ohio R. R. Co. 4%, 1951 Ext. 1,000.00 Illinois -Bell Telephone Co.—purchased 3/24/42 500.00 Boston Elevated Railway Co. 5%. 1942 (Due but not in default) Alabama Power Co. let mortgage 5%, 1951 sold --March 24, 1942 542.50 Lexington Trust Co. Savings Account No. 6007 EAST LEXINGTON BRANCH .Wellington Fund: 1,077.18 Lexington Trust Company Savings Ac- count No. 3844 Clara Robbins Fund: 1000.00 Lexington Savings Bank No. 1476 Paulina Burbank Pierce Fund: 1,000.00 Lexington Savings Bank No. 16742 Nelson Jenney Fund: 2,000.00 Lexington Savings Bank No. 21321 40.00 13.75 25.00 25.00 6.57 40.50 20,50 1.50 110.32 13.44 13.44 2.01 2.01 20.00 20.00 40.00 40.00 $862.98 RANDALL B. HOUGHTON REV. HAROLD T. HANDLEY l7ocur..'<s PEacY BRAYTON Investment Committee 184 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE CARY LIBRARIAN December 31, 1942. To the Trustees of the Crary Memorial Library: The Librarian respectfully submits the Seventh --fourth Annual Report of the Library. For the fifth successive year, the number of hooks loaned for home use showed au increase. As Would he expected, the greatest gains were in the fields of history, science and technology. Almost three thousand technical hooka were borrowed by men who wisher. to prepaiY themselves.Ior the armed forces or for defense work. Some fire thousand Books donated to the Victory Book Campaign were stored, sorted and packed. The Red Cross Motor Corps rend- ered invaluable assistance in the transporting of these books to various Artily camps in this vicinity. Members of the :Lexington Field and (+arden Club again provided the Library with many beautiful flower arrangements. Very truly rears, RALYIr A. NASoN, librarian REPORT OF LIBRARIAN OF CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY 185 APPENDIX A AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION FORM FOR UNIFORM STATISTICS Town: Lexington County: Middlesex State: Massachusetts Name of Library: Cary Memorial Library Date of founding: rs68 Name of Librarian Ralph A. Nason Governmental unit of support and service Tawn Population served (1940 United States census figures) 13,187 Assessed valuation of governmental unit service $22,303,320.00 Terms of use Free for lending and reference.. Total number of agencies 5 Consisting of: Central Library 1 Branch in Library building 1 Stations in schools 3 CIRCULATION AND USE Number of volumes of adult non-fiction lent for home use 23,575 Number of volumes of adult fiction lent for home use 62,606 Number of books for children lent for home use 26.414 Total number of volumes lent for home use 112,595 Period of loan for majority of adult book stock 14 days Number of interlibrary loans: Volumes lent ...., 1 Volumes borrowed 48 REGISTRATION Total number of registered borrowers Borrowers registered during year BOOK STOCK 186 TOWN OF LEXINGTON OFFICE OF THE WIRE INSPECTOR TOWN UN' LEXINGTON, NASSACHUSETTS December 3], 1942. 7'o the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lc.i ington., if assachmeett8 Gentlemen: I submit ntr report as inspector of Wires for the year ending December 31, 1942. Number at applications for permits granted Number of calls made in connection with Inspections Changes ordered made to improper wiring 122 165 16 'Phis year more than ever before it is .imperative that the oc- 8,001 etlpanta of every factory, every office, home, school, store, theater, and public building; participate actively and learn what can he dobe to prevent fire loss. 839 Number •of volumes at beginning of the year 40,770 Number of volumes added during year 1,858 Total 42,628 Number of volumes withdrawn from record during year 349 Total number of volumes at end of year 42,279 Number of newspapers received excluding duplicates 6 Number of periodicals received excluding duplicates 74 RECEIPTS Town appropriation , Income from funds Gift of money Fines Rental collection Total receipts $14,669.00 852.73 50.00 1,020.33 721.92 $17.313.98 EXPENDITURES Salaries: Library staff $ Salaries: Building staff Books Periodicals Binding Heat, light, water Other operating expenses 8,224.98 1,849.29 3,311.62 249.90 624.99 1,331.77 965.76 Total expenditures $16,558.31 I ►risk to thank the officers and members of the Fire department, for their assistance and support at all tinges. Respectfully submitted, Lotus W. BILLS, Inspector of Wires REPORT OF PUBLIC WELFARE AG -ENT 187 REPORT OF PUBLIC WELFARE AGENT December 31, 1942. !'u tlir Iloiior•rrlilr• Board of &elect/nen •Torr•ii of Lrx•rair'toia, Massachusetts 'Gentlemen: As Welfare Agent I submit the following report for file year ending [)eeeluber :I1, 1942. Chaipter 117 or the General Lawns (Support by Cities and Town). The year 1942 has been one of uteady decline in expenditures for I;eneral Belief. This category is commonly referred to as Public Welfare or Temporary Aid. The suer of $41,038.43 was expended during 1942 in contrast to :',A50,1):1:;.84 during 1941. a decrease of '_63/Ir/r , Both figures are exclusive of administration costs. One hundred and tifty-four rases representing 4.29 persons received aid during 1942. Ninety-two eases were family units totalling 367 per. sons :curl 02 cases were -single persons. The case -load was 103 at the beginning- of the year and 41 at the end. These statistics do not inclnrle rases aansl persons. with Lexington Settlements aided by other cities and towns. The :actual slislrnrseinents, tinier this Chapter, were as follows: Aid and Expenses Lexington Settlements aided by Other Cities and Towns $42,577.19 5,243.08 Tota! $47,820.27 REIMBURSEMENTS State $12,484,82 Cities and. Towns 3,666.21 Individuals 160.00 Expenses Exceeded Reimbursements by 188 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SETTLEMENTS Lexington Settlements Other Cities and Towns State (No Settlement) Divided Settlements Undetermined Settlements 63 Families 253 Persons 45 Single 45 Persons 6 Families 21 Persona 6 Single 6 Persons 21 Families 84 Persons 9 Single 9 Persons 2 Families 9 Persons 2 Single 2 Persons 154 429 Chapter 118 of the (.General Laws (Aid to Dependent Children). There have been no changes lit the bases of Federal and State Participation during 1942. Twenty-one eases representing 78 per- sons received aid under this law. Of. the 78 persons, .i11 were chilil- ren under los years of age and 7 were children between 16 and 18 years of age attending school regularly. As of January 1. 161-12 there were nineteen (19) cases representing sixty-nine (69) persons receiv- ing %i:1 to ilependeitt. Children. '1'o -o (2i arpplicatimrs representing nine i9) persons; ►►•eros approved during 1!1-4:.'. Seven 1 71 cases rep- resenting twenty-eight (281 persons were closed. Three (3) child- ren over sixteen ( 10) but under eighteen 118 years of age became ineligible upon attaining their eighteenth birthday. As of December 31, 1942 tinge were fourteen (14) cases; representing forty-seven (47) persons of- wlioin twenly•nine (29) were children under six- teen (10) rears of age and four (4) were children over sixteen 11(11 but under eighteen (18) years of age and attending school. There were nn Appeal (`as: s. The actual disbursements, miller this Chapter, were as 1'nllcanx: Aid and Expenses $15,961.19 Administration (Federal Grants) 532.68 Administration (Federal Grants) Bal. ]941 116.00 Total REIMBURSEMENTS Federal Grants, Aid $3,986.20 Federal Grants, Administration 532.68 State 7,805.88* Individuals 43.00 $16,608.87 12,36 7.71 $16,811.03 Expenses Exceeded Reimbursements by $4,241.11 $31,509.24 * Includes $2,709.93 of 1941 claims received after Collector's books were closed. See 1941 Town Report, page 158. REPORT OF PUBLIC WELFARE AGENT 189 Chapter 11841. or the General Laws (Adequate Assistance to Cer- tain er- taaill Aged Citizens) . During 1042 there were 197 Citizens who received this class of Assistance. AS of January 1, 1942 there were 111 active cases. Two (2') atpplieation s were pending 1'ronl 1041 unci 53 applications were received during 11142, making a total of 55 applications which were acted upon as lfol lows : 36 applications were approved. 17 were denied, and 1 was disposed. of fol• other reasons. One (1) applica- tion was pending December :11, 1942. five (5) of the approvals represented transfers ,Tool other cities rand towns. During the year -15 cases were closed for the following reasons: Death 13, Support of Relatives 1G, Employment 7, Removal U, Other :1, leaving 152 active eases as of December 31, 19-42. Four (4) recipients exercised their right of appeal to and fair (hearing by the State Department of Public Welfare, in protest against the amount of ausislaanee being granted oi- the discontin- uance of aa_soistanee altogether. Hearings were held before desig- nated referees in three (3) of the above cases with the result that the local Bureau of 1)11 Age Assistance was upheld in its rulings, The fourth appeal was pending December 31, 1912. iI'lse actual di,bnrsenleutS- under this Chapter, were as follows: Aid and Expenses Lexington Settlements Aided by Other Cities and Towns Administration (Federal Grants) Administration (Federal Grants) Bal. 1941 Total Federal Grants, Aid REIMBURSEMENTS Federal Grants, Adminia'tration State Other Cities and Towns Individuals $67,487.99 988.09 998.08 27.69 $29,944.86 998.08 27,030.97* 1,404.72 15.00 $69,495.85 $59,393.63 Expenses Exceeded Reimbursements by $10,102.22 * Represents 14 months' payments covering period from May 1941 through June 1942. Estimated Receipts for 1943 will be at least proportionately lower based on 12 months' period. ' 190 TOWN OF LEXINGTON For the first time since Federal Grants became a. part of the Old Age Assistance program, the cane-Ioad showed a decline. The de- crease was only 9 eases, from 161 to 1552, representing a drop of 5.59% bnt it is significant that 23 recipients llec'anie self-supporting througli their own efforts. or through increased earnings of legally - liable relatives. Federal and State participation continued on the same basis as in 1940 and 19-11, namely Federal Grants in the amount of one -halt of the individual grant hip to $40.00 monthly and !Mate reimbursement two-thirds of the remainder after deducting the Federal (.rants. FEDERAL SURPLUS COMMODITIES The Agriciiitural Marketing Administration ]las announced the suspension of the Food Stamp Program effective Jlarc'll 1, 194:1. The Bulletin set forth that there were no longer any Surplus Foods: tiiat tile number of eligible needy recipients bail slli'llllli to a 1111h1- innlnl due to employment opportunities in War Industries and that therefore the need for the hind Stamp Plan had ceased. '.%Ir. Wilbur 'V. Roberts. who had served as Stamp Cashier since the inauguration of the Food Stamp Program in Lexington on March 13, 1941 resigner] the position on November 1, 1912. The Surplus Commodities' Division of the State Department of Public 1W'elfare arranged to have Lexington gervell one day a week, on Tuesday, through a consolidated set-up of the communities of Lowell. Dracut, Tewksbury and Lexington: 3.lr, Leo C. Roth of Dracut was desig- nated Stamp Cashier to succeed Mr. Roberts. When tire Focal Stamp Pllau began operation it was financed by the Lexington Trust Company which hank graciously set up a re- i-oling fund until new legislation made it possible for the Town of Lexington to appropriate money and operate its own revolving fund. In July of 1942 the Commonwealth of Massachusetts reimbursed the cities and towns for the money appropriated and took over the entire function of purchasing stamps from the Federal Treasury and supplying them to the individual stamp communities. The Stamp Cashier then deposited his receipts from sales of stamps in the Lexington '-frust Company to the credit of The Commonwealth Stamp flan Fund thus relieving, the Town- of Lexington of all finan- cial obligation in the operation t f the Food Stamp Plan. REPORT OF PUBLIC WELFARE AGENT 191 Mr. Leo C. Roth, Stamp Cashier, has submitted the following report for 1942, which consolidates the report of his predecessor, Mr. Wilbur W. Roberts: "On .lannarr 1. 1942 there were 108 Certified Eligible Cases representing a total of 573 persons but only 79 of these cases representing :319 persons were buying Food Stamps. On December 31, 1942 the list of eligibles lead declined to 118 eases with a total] of 380 persons and the actual purchasers to 39 cases totalling 151. persons. During the year $18,100.00 worth of Orange Stamps were sold and !,8,895,511 worth of Blue Stamps were issued free." (Signed) LEO C. ROTH, Stamp Cashier Direct distribution of food continued throughout the year under a State .Project but was solely for the benefit of the School Lunch Programs. Direct distribution of clothing to individuals operated as in previous fears. Figures released ler' the Commodity Distribution Division of the Shite Department of Public Welfare show that Lexington received during 1942 commodities valved as follows: MONIAL VALUE Food: School Lunch Programs Clothing $2,847.55 Comforters 188.50 $3,971.20 3,016.05 Total Combined Value Food and Clothing ........ $6,987.25 Mr. Edward E. Palmer, Stock Clerk, in charge of direct distribu- tion of clothing. has submitted a report of his department as fol- lows: "Received from State Commodity Distribution Division :1317 Units of Clothing and 8$ Comforters. Issued during 1942 a total of 4,084 Units of Clothing and Comforters. Transportation expense, trucking from Charlestown Ware- house, $3.90 per month or $36.00 for the year 1942." (Signed) EDWARD E. PALMER, Stock Clerk 192 'TOWN OF LEXINGTON 1'he salaries of all I'erxannel in the Distribution Center have al- ways been paid from Federal Funds. It is now indicated that Fed- eral participation will cease about _March I, 1943• Definite informa- tion is not linw available but it is believed that the Commonwealth of 11as. acluisetts will attempt to continue the operation of Com. lnnslitr 1)istriimtinn in Chose connmunities which desire to assume the expense of lora] Personnel. CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS During 1`.I1 ' only one ,-lung hells from Lexington enrolled in the Civilian Conservation Corps. 11c reeeired an honorable discharge in ,July of 1942 dile to termination of the C. C. C. PRIVATE oRGAN1ZAT1ONS AND SERVICES The Board of Public Welfare received less than one-half the usual lunacy of requests for supplementary aid w]iich are generally re- ferred to the ►•arioils private charitable organizations of the coin- munitr. Valuable assistance was rendered by: American Red Cross. Lexington Chapter Mrs. Robert D. Mayo, Executive Secretary Consultant Service in individual family programs Transportation to Clinics by Motor Corps. Financial assistance in rnedicaI programs for families of men in the Armed Forces. Lexington Public Health Association Mrs. Evelyn :1, -Jewett. Director Nursing care. medical and dental problems, consultant services in child welfare problems. Trustees of The Public Trusts Grants from income for specific temporary need. May 1 express at this time nay appreciation for the thoughtful interest and cooperation which has been shown both. by individuals and societies in their desire to assist the work of this department. Respectfully submitted, GEORGE V. MORSE, Welfare Agent REPORT OF THE TOWN PHYSICIAN REPORT OF THE TOWN PHYSICIAN December 31, 1942. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Lexington, ilaxsoch usetts Gentlemen: 193 I submit herewith my report covering my activities as Town Physician during the year 1942. The following visits were made during the year. Public Welfare Soldiers' Relief AId to Dependent Children Patients were hospitalized by ane as follows: 490 33 25 548 Public Welfare 25 Soldiers Relief 3 Aid to Dependent Children 1 29 Among the causes for which patients were hospitalized were: heart disease. pregnancy, appendectomy, stomach ulcers, prostate gland, rheumatic heart. urinary retention, asthma, cirrhosis of liver, post-operative neuralgia, shock and fraetttres. Respectfully submitted, VICTOR M. R0CHFYrTE, Town Phyaioian. 194 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF SOLDIERS' RELIEF DEPARTMENT December 31, 1042. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Town of Lexington, Mass. Gentlemen: li submit herewith the following report as Agent of the Board for disbursement of Soldiers' Relief, Military Aid and State Aid for the year ending December 31, 1942. SOLDIERS' RELIEF Nineteen (19) cases representing 57 persons received aid under Chapter 115 of the General Laws. The amount expended was $4,626.17. Of these 19 cases represent- ing 57 persons, 13 cases representing 37 persons resided in Lexing- ton and 6 cases representing 20 persona resided in other cities and towns but had a legal settlement in Lexington either by military or civil rights. There were lw reimbursements during 1942. Li comparison. with 1941 total eases showed a decline of 24.0%, dropping from 25 to 19 and total expenditures 27.7% from $6,396.58 to $4,626.17. The decrease in total persons assisted was even greater, amounting to :38.0% or from 92 to 57. Expenditures did not ,shrink in like proportion clue to increased costs of living and heavier med- ical and hospital expense than is usually incurred by Veterans' de- pendents, Attention should be called to the fact that dependents of men now serving in the armed forces of they United States are eligible to receive benefits under Chapter 11 of the Acts of 1942. State War Allowances which are paid by the City or Town of Settlement after approval by the Commissioner of State Aid and Pensions are reim- bursed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in -tbe same manner REPORT OF SOLDIERS' RELIEF~ DEPARTMENT 195 as is State Aid and therefore require an appropriation by the City or Town from which the IVar Allowance is paid. In addition, it will be necessary to appropriate extra funds to care for medical and hospital expenses, since the State War allowance is limited by stat- ute to $50.00 monthly for ail the dependents of any one Soldier • or Sailor. "All sums expended by cities and towns in excess of the amount so authorized shall be borne by the respective city or town in which the recipient has a legal settlement, in the form of soldiers' relief ; . . .". Two (2) applications for War Allowances were received during 1942 but both belonged to other communities and Lexington was responsible only for the excess which was granted in the form of Soldiers' Relief. It is anticipated that 1943 will bring forth a con- siderable increase in the number of applications. MILITARY AID One (1) person received aid under this classification during 1942, The amount expended was $480.00. Soldiers' Relief was granted in addition in this ease. Reimbursements from the State during 1942 ainoiintet,to $240.00, STATE AID Three (3) persons received aid under this classification during 1942. The amount expended was $212.00. All three (3) persons were eligible for this grant as an addition to Government Pension or Compensation. Reimbursements from the State during 1942 amounted to $422.00. SOLDIERS' BURIALS No application was received during 1942 for assistance under Sections 19 and 20 of Chapter 115. Therefore, there were no ex- penditures. Respectfully submitted, GEORGE V. MorisE, Agent 196 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT llecember 31, 1942. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: The first full year of operation under wartime conditions has had a marked effect on all Public Works activities. 'We have suf- fered a considerable reduction in personnel, many materials have been frozen, and we have been unable to purchase others with the priority available to a municipality, with the resultant reduction in municipal services and the accompanying deterioration of all municipal properties including highway, drainage, sewerage, and water systems. There has also been a decided reduction in the number of build- ing permits issued in 1942 as compared with I941 and we have found that many of those issued have been for alterations and not for con- struction. However, the increased defense activity has favorably affected Amt. W. P. A. program and at the present time there are only two projects in operation : the School Luncheons and the Civilian De- fense Projects. It is interesting to note the reduction of personnel in the Pub- lic Works Department as indicated by the following chart. June Per Cent Dec.31 Per Cent 1941 1942 Difference 1942 Difference 20 12 40% less 9 55% Iess 18 16 11% less 12 33%%yeas 9 6 331 % less 4 55% Iese 9 10 11% more 7 22% leas 6 3 50% less 3 50% less 7 6 14% less 5 29% less 6 5 17% less 4 331% less Highway Water and Sewer Park Mechanics & Janitors Engineering Administrative, etc Clerical Sub Total 75 58 23% leas 44 41% Less Temporary F1mployees 26 2 92% less 0 TOTAL 101. 60 41% less 44 56% less REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 197 However, this chart does not give the entire picture of our muni- cipal .labor situation. For example, with a clerical force of six in 1941 and four on I)'c•eniber 31, 1942 we have had a. total of nine ditTerent girls in the various positions, indicating irsany periods of training. readjustment. and reallocation of work. The three new clerks remained with the Town only a short time, and the burden of carrying on the office work has rested primarily on those Senior Clerks who have been with the Town for a period of years. A second exancple is in the ease of a Water Meter Reader and from ,Tune, 1042. until December, 1942 we have had three different men. acting in this capacity. Therefore our problem ,has been one of not only attempting to• retain those older employees in our service, but also to train and lit into our organization new employees who have remained for a very short time. Also the chart does not indicate those men who are near the retirement age or those who, because of accidents or ill- nesses, have been forced to remain away from work during the most critical seasons, and at least ten per cent of our employees should be considered in this category. in spite of these difficulties we have been able to carry on a con- struetiye year's work. 9'he reports of the Town Engineer, Parks and Playgrounds Supervisor, W. P. A. Supervisor, and the Building and Plumbing, Inspectors will present detailed Snnrmar'ies of the activ- ities of their particular divisions, but this report will contain the detailed information on the Highway, Water and Sewer Divisions. HIGHWAY DIVISION Maintenance Pavement Maintenance: It was impossible for the Town to pur- chase asphalt to sleet the requirements for the usual surface treat- ment program during 1942 and it was necessary to change to tars. Even the use of this material was restricted by the United States Bureau of Public Roads and surface treatments were given to rela- tively few streets. A. honing treatment. consisting of tar, sand and peastone, was given to five separate streets; namely, Ash, Ward, Center and Oak Streets and a portion of Reed Street. Length: .88 miles Area: 8940 square yards 198 • TOWN OF LEXINGTON A seal coat of bituininousc material and %" peastone was given to Depot Square and Bedford Street, from Massachusetts Avenue to Harrington Road. Length: .25 miles Area: 5890 square yards Grove Street: During the latter part of the year, we were ad- vised by the United States Army Engineers that Wood Street would be closed near the Bedford Line at the Airdrome. Therefore; it ap- peared necessary to have an auxiliary road to replace Wood Street, and for this reason Grove o► -e Street was widened and gravelled for a distance of approximately 4500 feet. Sidercalk Maiiiteiiuiice: In carrying out the program recom- mended by the Board of Selectmen on June 23, 1942 no bituminous sidewalk mainten,uice was done in any section. However, a survey was made of all sidewalk pavements and lniseella.ueous cracks and holes were repaired. Drainage Maintenance: Due to the shortage of labor it was im- possible to follow our usual program of three catch basin cleanings per year. All basins were cleaned at least once and in certain loca- tions the drainage systems were checked a second time. Various culverts and drains were flushed in those locations where actual stoppages hacl Declined. fn addition, drains were relaid on Bertwell Road, ll:issaelinset ts Avenue at Tower Park, and through the .Bill Brook Taking near Bow Street. Compared with former years only a siiiall amount of work was done on cleaning hrooks but Vine Brook was cleaned from Winthrop Road Extension to Marrett Road. Guard Rail, Pence, and Wall Maintenance: No work was done on guard rail painting during 1942 but small sections of retaining walls were repaired on Massachusetts Avenue near Wood Street, Wood Street :and Pleasant Street on the southeasterly side. Mi8L-eilcr.rieons: Our usual street cleaning program, includes two cleanings per year: one in the Spring following the Winter season and the second (luring the latter part of August and September, fol- lowed by cleaning up leaves during the month of November. How- ever, we were able to clean streets only once this year and this work was completed during the third week or April. We found that it was impossible to do any Pall cleaning or picking up of leaves except in those cases which caused stoppages in the drainage system. REPORT OF SIJPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 199 Street patching was at a miniinunr but, because of the limited surface treatments which were given this year, we can anticipate a sharp increase in this type of work during the coming year. Miscellaneous Maintenance Appropriations Ashes and Dumps: 3594 barrels of ashes and- 18 loads of refuse were removed from the schools and public buildings. Because of the labor shortage it was necessary to discontinue the daily maintenance of the Lincoln Street ]lump, and this is now being done monthly or when it can be fitted in with our other activities. In order to snake it easier for the citizens to dispose of their ashes and rubbish, the entrances to the Lincoln Street dump and the dump adjacent to the Public Works Building were gravelled and fences were erected. Charged to this account was the cost of the Metal Salvage and Tin Can Collections, which were made under the supervision of the Lexington Salvage Committee. We are grateful for the cooperation of the School Department and the school children in making the tin tan collection so,ec•onornical. Street Si!pIs: 30 single -wing street signs were erected at various locations in the Town, :tad for the duration of the War we will be unable to purchase any more signs of this particular type. If new signs are requested or required they will have to be constructed of wood and of a design similar to that which was used in the Town a niunber of years ago. T'r'affic Regulation. arul Control!: Street lines were painted in Lexington Centre and on the main streets only once this year and this work was completed iii the month of May. It is anticipated that during the War years, because of the reduction in traffic and the shortage of,,]abor, street line painting will he confined to Lexington Centre. The traffic beacon at the intersection of Lowell and Woburn Streets was removed, which eliminates this form of traffic safety device from the Town. Due to the reduction in traffic, the State Department of Public Works recommended that all pre -timers traffic lights) be operated at a mininiuni consistent with exciting locations within the munici- pality, and for this reason the traffic lights in Lexington Center are now in operation only a portion of the day. 200 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Road Machinery Account and fund: During 1942 Road Machin- ery Account paid for the total maintenance of all Public Works equipment, and the individual departments paid to the Road Ma- chinery Fund $16,009.67 making a final balance in the Fund of $19,770.20. Although the Town Meeting Members approved the purchase of certain new equipment it was impossible for us to buy any new trucks because of restrictions of the, War Production Board. y How- ever, we were able to purchase one lour -passenger Chevrolet coupe and two sand spreaders. A. system of cost records ]las been devised so that we can keep a monthly check on the cost of operation for each particular unit, and it has been of great assistance to us in making out uur D.D.T. forms and in figuring gasoline and mileage reductions for all mu- nicipal equipment. All municipal departments including Police, Cemetery, Welfare and Public Works had a total reduction in gas- oline consumption of 38%, but the cost of gasoline increased ap- proximately the same percentage. Snore' Remora?: During the year we had a total of ten storms, five of wliicli had to plowed, totalling 32" of snow. The remaining storms required only sanding hitt during the month of December ap- proximately 700 tons of sand were spread on the streets of Lexing- ton. Street Lighting: There were only two new street lights installed during 1942 but certain changes ware effected as follows: Lamps in Service on Decem- ber 31, 1941 Additions to System Lamps in Service on Decem- ber 31, 1942 No. 20 No. 30 No. 50 No. 70 No. 75 1109 30 30 64 4 2 0 0 0 0 i. 1111 30 30 68 0 Following the Executive Order No. 31. all 6000 lumen lamps were shielded and lamps of a lower intensity were painted to elim- inate sky glow. Because of a regulation of the War Production Board it will be impossible to install lights on any street in Lexing- ton during the war years unless its eau he proven: that the installa- tion of such street lights will increase highway safety or serve the War effort in some ether manner. REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 201 During.the year the Engineering Division made a complete sur- vey- of all street lights listing the location, intensity, and type of fixture, and from this information we were able to completely check our records with those of the Boston Ellison Company. It is our hope that in the -future no street lights will be installed at random locations as has been done in the past, but will he considered in ennjunction with the street lighting problem of the entire section. Construction Pollen Road: The fluxl looming, grading and seeding of the shoulders on Pollen Bond was completed and a. retaining wall was• constructed from aipproxhnately Station 9 plus 98 to Station i_} plus 33. Chapter 90 Construction—.Spiny Street: The construction of Spring Street was completed with a bituminous treated gravel sur- face consisting Of two applications of tar with a '4" peastone cover. For some time it was doubtful wether or not we could be permitted to purchase Irituiuinons materials for the completion of the street, but through the efforts oi' the Massztehusetts Department of Public Works we 'o'ere fortunate in ]wing able to construct a pave- ment which will adennately serve us during the war years. Pavement Area Drainage: 12" plain concrete pipe 2437 feet 12" reinforced concrete pipe 124 feet 18" reinforced concrete pipe 207 feet 24" reinforced concrete pipe 50 feet Catch Basins 19 Manholes 9 13,136 square yards 1)o-iiiiio Rood !)writ': Ilse to a drainage situation which exist- ed at the intersection of Downing Road and Outlook Drive, affect- ing the health ai'.rl property of t]ie citizens in that neighborhood, it was necessary to ennstrnet the following drainage system: 18" plain concrete pipe 65 feet 21" plain concrete pipe 222 feet Catch Basins 2 Watertown Street Drain: The easement for the construction of this drain was purchase:], but duo to the shortage of labor the actual work will hive to lie done during, 1943. 202 TOWN OF LEXINGTON WATER DIVISION General information Range of static pressure in mains, 21 to 120. Length of •pipe in streets, 71.66 miles. Number of services, 3021. Number of hydrants, 583. Total water consumption for year, 255,345,000 gallons. Average daily water consumption for 1942, 699,600 gallons. Average daily water consumption par capita for 1942, 50 gallons. Total water rates receipts, $78,539.40. Total water maintenance receipts, $4,637.56. Total water maintenance expenditures, $20,978.07. Surplus Revenue transferred to Waiter Dept. Available Surplus Ac- count, $30,822.17. Coat of water main extensions, $2,557.42. Metropolitan Water Tax Loan Sinking Fund Maturing Bends Bond Interest Maintenance and OperaDion Brookline Credit Total Surplus Revenue Transferred to Water Department Available Surplus Account in the Past Five Years 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 $129.14 9,581.81 10,050.69 8,146.68 942.28 $28,850.60 $8,754.83 19,636.30 19,052.62 32,457.37 30,822.17 Extent of Distribution System, January 1, 1943 Size Number of Feet 16" 4,882 12" 48,941 10" 18,621 8" 79,860 6" 206,366 4" 20,188 Total 878,358 REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF Pi1BLIC WORKS 1942 Water Construction and Maintenance Summary: Number os feet of water mains installed Number of new services installed Number of services renewed Work orders completed New hydrants installed Water Main Construction: Grassland Street Nichols Road, from Blake Road No. of Feet 96 344 Average Cost Per Foot: 6" 451 feet $5.67 Hydrant Installation and Maintenance: Total number of hydrants in service January 1, 1942 Number of hydrants installed in 1942 203 451 33 18 995 1 Size 6" 6„ Standpipe :11tr+ivierill7icr: Ihiiii 1942 we lar] planned to install the Cathodic method of rifted tank protection at the Standpipe, hut the Roston Edison Company was linable to extend the power line from MassachusettK Avenue to the Standpipe and this work will 582 have to be postponed until after the War, In cooperation with the 1 United States Army the ion of the Standpipe was painted so that the legend ►►•ouhl he eliminated. 204 TOWN OF LEXINGTON We anticipated purchasing approximately 200 meters this year, hut because of War restrictions we were unable to buy- the type of nseter which we feel to be the most economical for the Town. How- ever, we have ii snflicienti stock of nietei:s on hand so that with the anticipated construction and necessary repairs we will be able to carry through the War years without purchasing the new type of meter with a cast iron casing. Number of hydrants in service December 31, 1942 583 With the possibility of incendiary bombings and the organiza- tion of auxiliary Fire [Crews, we felt it ►vas necessary that all hydrants iii The Town be overhauled and repaired. Unfortunately we were unable to complete this program but 397, or 68%, of the hydrants were thoroughly reconditioned, and the annual inspection was given 10 all hydrants in the system. erai:cea: :13 new services were installed, 18 were renewed from the curb ]ine to the house, and 7 were renewed from the main to the enrb. Due to the restrictions o11 copper tubing it was necessary for us to change from tithing to cement lined iron pipe on all in- stallations. I7uriiig the year there were 13 leaks and 30 frozen serv- iced wliif.'li were repaired. Meteor: WP have found that it is the opinion of many Public Works officials that more attention should be paid to the mainten- ance and repair of water meters and therefore a portion of the Public Works Building has been set aside as a Meter Repair and Testing Room. This room ]las been equipped with a Neptune Test- ing Bench and other power driven equipment for the complete over- hauling of a]1 meters from 5,.g" to 2" in size. We feel that in a town of this size each meter should be tested at least once every seven years and it is our hope that we shall be able to start this program during 1942. However, during 1942 we tested and repaired three hundred and forty-two meters which were removed from various locations. J)iafribletiiiq Mail's: Water rn:lin breaks were repaired in the ..following streets : Maple Street 6" Massachusetts Avenue at Clarke Street 12" Massachusetts Avenue at Grant Street 8" Vine Brook Road 12" 10" Wood Street On Spring Street 210' of 0" water main were lowered to con- form to the designed street grade. SEWER DIVISION General Information Lexington is part of the North Metropolitan Sewerage District. Area tributary to existing sewer system, 9.07 square miles, Total length of trunk Iine sewers, 6.31 miles. Total length of •street sewers, 17.11 miles. Total number of house connections, 917. 1943 Sewer Assessment Rate, $4.40 per linear foot. Amount expended for maintenance, $3,266.96. Amount expended for construction, $3,890.68. 1942 Sewer Construction and Maintenance Summary: Number of feet of sewer pipe iustaHed 1699 Number of services installed, 20 Totalling 775 feet Number of services repaired 5 REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 205 Sewer Main Construction: No. of Feet Size ''Ames Avenue, from Carville Ave. to Baker Ave, 640 8" 4Baker Avenue, from Ames Ave, to Butler Ave. 250 8" Bennett Ave., from Baker Ave. to Chase Ave. 200 8" ,Butler Ave., from Carville Ave. 20 8" Carville Ave., from beyond Banks Ave. to Butler Ave. 329 10" Cary St, from Sutherland Road northerly 194 8" Chase Ave., from Bennett Ave. westerly 20 8" Ellis St., from Oak St. 46 8" Total number of feet installed 1699 Average cost per foot $8.46 * Constructed by W.P.A. and not included in average cast per foot. The Liberty Heights Sewer Projertcarried on under the Works Progess Administration was discontinued during the month of July. This project was not eourpletecl, but the Sewer Division eon - tinned the work on Bennett Avenue ainl it is hoped that, if labor is available, file will rnrnpketc this sever construction in 1943. Sewer Maintenance: With the exception of the main trunk line, tlee entire :.system was Hushed nice during the year. GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS Coil/ Memorial and Town office Buildings: Unfortunately, the painting program outlined for these building:; for 1942 was not car- ried through because of the shortage of labor, However. certain unanticipated work ►►•:ts cline costing approxiinately $400. This work included painting :incl conditioning a meeting rooiu for the Fire Engineers. constricting; a flagstone walk at the Honor Roll, installing Black -out shacks in the Selectmen's Office, repairing the service elevator at the Cary Memorial Building, and repairing the heating system at the Barnes Rouse. 'I9tere has been a reduction in the use of the Cary -lfemorial Hall and the conference rooms by outside groups, but this has been off- set by the Rationing Board ►►-hien now occupies the two conference rooms. Insurance: Tn .Tune, 1942. the Board of Selectmen authorized the purchase of War Damage Insurance amounting to approxi- inately 9,0 non. Public -Works Building: Changes have been madel at the Public Works Building to conform with the revised plan of operation for 206 TOWN OF LEXINGTON the Department, and we hope that these changes will be completed during the early part of 1943. The southerly and easterly- sides of the building have been given two coats of stain but because of weather conditions we were unable to complete this work during 1942. CIVILIAN DEFENSE The Public Works Department was organized under the class- ification of Engineering Services in the Protection Division of the Public Safety L'omurittee. Emergency crews were formed and our men cooperated excellently in responding to test black -outs. Some of our men are proficient in First Aid and others attended meet- ings or classes to familiarize themselves with the emergency prob- lems whirl. would be. encountered. Unfortunately, loss of personnel in Lexington as in most com- munities has considerably weakened our emergency organization. This factor eau only be overcome by mutual aid among cities and towns and the utilization of all manpower at critical locations. This subject was discussed at meetings of Public Works otiicialsl hell in Arlington, and at the next meeting of the Legislature a Bill will be presented to permit mutual aid among Public 'Works Depart- ments in surrounding municipalities. CONCLUSION At the conclusion of the year we have unexpended balances in the various appropriations amounting to approximately $20,000. A small percentage of this amount can be attributed to direct sav- ings, but the greater percentage was due to ineompleted proggrams in the various divisions. It is our opinion that these unexpended balances, together with the nornraI maintenance appropriations, should he returned to the various divisions after the War, so that our highway, water, sewer and park systems can be restores] to they standards which were previously established. We are very appreciative of the general attitude of the citizens in recognizing the problems of the Public Works Department dur- ing the War years, and it is our hope that during 1943 we will be able to satisfactorily maintain all essential services. Although we have suffered a loss of personnel we are fortunate in retaining employees who are most necessary- to the efficient oper- REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 207 ation of the various divisions, and their cooperation and loyalty has been a. decided factor in carrying on this year's activities. Finally, ][ wish to thank the Board of Selectmen, and the other elected and appointed officials of the Town, for the advice and as- sistance given to the Public Works Departnient. Respectfully siibnritted, WILLIAM C. PAYTON, Superintendent of Public Works 208 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRIDGE CHARITABLE FUND 1942 Samuel .1. Bridge. 0 descendant of Lexington made a gift to the Town of LexingtulI in 1880 of $2,000. with tate proviso that two- thirds of the income sironld he added to the principal each year until the rami should amount to .$4,i1011. when the entire income should be available for assisting the indigent poor of the Town. Principal $4,040.90 $1,000 U. S. Treasury, 274's -- 1960.55 $939.43 $1,000 U. S. Treasury, 3%'s —1946.44 939.42 Deposit — Lexington Savings Bank 287.05 $2,600. U. S. Savings Bonds, Series C 1,875.00 Income Balance 1-1-42 Income Receipts — Bridge Charitable Fund Income Receipts — Gerry Fund $4,040.90 $419.45 79.20 x5.23 $563.89 Less Disbursements 185.49 Balance 12-31-42 — Lexington Savings Bank .... $368.40 ELIZABETH B. GERRY FUND Principal $2,067.54 Deposit — Lexington Savings Bank $680.26 Deposit -- Lexington Trust Company 500.00 $1,000. U. S. Treasury 3'4's — 1944 793.34 $100.00 U. S. Treasury, 2%'s — 1960-55 93.94 $2,067.54 REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF FRIDGE CHARITABLE FUND 209 Income Income Receipts $55.23 Less rtarsnfer rto "Bridge" Fund 55.23 Balance 12-31-42 None eL1RENCIG S. WALIBER HOWARD S. O. NICHOLS THOMAS G- LYNAH Trustees of Bridge Charitable Fund 210 TOWN OF LEXINGTON FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS 1942 BATTLE GREEN TRUST FUND At the Town -Meeting lune 25, 1925, it was voted : That the Huai of ;$5(10. received by the Town under the will of the late Orin W. Fiske be appropriated and set apart as a perpetual trust fungi, to be known as the "131itt1e preen Trust Fund." Principal $500,00 Deposit — Cambridge Savings Bank $500.00 Income Balance 1.1-42 $137.84 Income Receipts 15.34 Balance 12-31.42 — Lexington Savings Bank $153.18 ELEANOR S. BEALS CHARITABLE FUND Eleanor S. Adams, Lori] in Lexington in 1825. Under her will a legacy of 2,I100.O0 was given the Town, the income to lie used for worthy indigent ,igeil inen and women over sixty years of age. Amer- ican born. Principal $2,000.00 Deposit — Lexington Savings Bank $2,000.00 income Balance 1-1-42 $246.63 Income Receipts 45.15 Balance 12-31-42 — Lexington Savings Bank $291.78 HALLIE C BLAKE PRIZE FUND :.1.000.09) ►clivi endowccl iii 19211, the income to be expended an- nually in two e;u-li liriz:gx 1n the two seniors (a boy and a girl) in each si ccossi►-e clops of the Lexington High School, who REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS 211 hy example and influence have shown highest dualities of leader- ship, conduct, and good wilt of the student body. Principal $1,000.00 $1,000. Baltdmore & Ohio Railroad 5's — 1995 $1,000.00 income Balance 1-1.42 Interest on Bond 57.33 $37.67 595.00 Less Disbursements for Cash Prizes 50.00 Balance 12-31-42 — Cash on Hand $45.00 CEMETERY TRUST FUNDS Prineipai as of 1-1-42 $32,685.00 Received from Town of Lexington 1,000.00 Principal as of 12-31-42 $33,685.00 Deposit — Lexington Savings Bank 524,685.00 Deposit — Warren Institution for Savings 9,000.00 Income Balance 1-1-42 Income Receipts Less Disbursements to Town of Lexington ...... Balance 12-31-42 — Lexington Savings Bank COLONIAL CEMETERY FUND Principal $1,100.00 Deposit — Lexington Savings Bank Income Balance 1-1.42 Income Receipts Less Disbursements to the Town of Lexington.. Balance 12-31-42 — Lexington Savings Bank 533,685.00 $1,596.11 684.27 $2,280.38 1,000.00 212 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ington Field and t,arden Club for the grading and planting of grass borders lying between sidewalks and streets; in the planting of trees along public streets; and in beautifying streets, ways and places in Lexington. Principal $5,000.00 $1,000.17. S. Treasury 234's -- 1960-55 $1,000.00 Deposit — Lexington Trust Company 2,000.00 10 Paid-up Shares Lexington Cooperative Bank 2,000.00 55,000.00 Income Balance 1-1-42 5118.18 Income Receipts 113.01 5231.19 Less Disbursements to Lexington Field and Garden Club 118.18 Balance 12-31-42 ---- Lexington Trust Company.,.. $113.01 CHARLES E. FRENCH LEGACY Charles E. French. .1 citizen of Boston, but a lover of Lexington. Under his will *4.11110.1111 was left to the Town, the income of $2,000- 00 to he devoted 10 the care of the Colonial Cemetery, and the in- come of 52,olm.IH} for three medals in each of the public high :and gratulnaar schools for the hest seho]arsliip ii'i the graduation classes. $1,280.35. Prinoipal 54,665.91 Deposit --- Lexington Trust Company $27.65 De,paslt -- North Avenue Savings Bank 638.26 Cash 4,000.00 51,100.00 $4,665.91 Income — Schools Balance 1-1-42 $55.95 Income Receipts 43.29 $612.86 33.37 $646.23. 100.00 $546.23 FREDERICK L. EMERY FUND Vi.1H}II.(10 was bequeathed to the Town of Lexington in 1938, the sante to be held in trust land the income to be expenileil by the Lex - $99.24 Less Disbursements for Medals 79.62 Balance 12.31.42 — Lexington Savings Bank ,,.. $19.62 Income — Cemetery Balance 1-1-42 $49.15 Income Receipts 31.30 Balance 12-31-42 — Lexington Savings Bank .... $80.45 REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS 213 JONAS GAMMELL LEGACY Jonas [.aunmell, horn hi Lexington October 20, 1820. A clause in his will gave to Lexington $500.00, the income to be expended for delicacies And luxuries for the iamultes of the Almshouse. By decree of the Probate Court. April 2:3, 1t129, power and given to expend in- come for the town poor w1irriwi1' located. Principal Deposit - Lexington Savings Bank $500.00 "2t4 TOWN OP LEXINGTON LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND A fund created and added to by certain graduating classes of the High School for the purpose or rendering financial assistance For educational piii- :; to worthy graduates who 0.14.. recnmauended !ar the School Committee. Principal as of 1-1-42 $261.59 $500.00 Income on Principal Deposit Account Income Balance 1.1.42 Income Receipts Less Disbursements Balance 12-31-42 - Lexington Savings Bank .... HARRIET R. GILMORE LEGACY Principal as of 12-31-42 2.25 $263.84 Deposit - Lexington Savings Bank $163.84 - $55.73 Stuilent Loans 12.12 $66.85 29.90 $36.95 Harriet Robinson. horn in Lexington, November 5, 3806. Under her will a legacy of $500.00 was Ieft to the Town, the income to be used for the benefit of the poor of the Town. Principal $500.00 Deposit -- Lexington Savings Bank $500.0U Income Balance 1-1-42 Income Receipts EDITH C. REDMAN RATTLE GREEN TRUST FUND Principal $506.00 Deposit - Lexington Savings Bank Income Income Receirpts 100.00 $263.84 $500.0" $10.05 Less Disbursements to Town at Lexington 10.05 Balance 12-31-42 None GEORGE O. SMITH LEGACY George O. Snaith, horn iii iixiugluii January 2, 1832. Under his $152.15 will at legacy of $2,500.00 was given to Lexington, the income to he 13.1D expended by the Field and Garden Club. Principal $2,452.50 Deposdt - Lexington Savings Bank $573.65 $2,000. U. S. Treasury 27i4g's - 1955-60 1,878.85 Balance 12-31.42 -- Lexington Savings Bank .... $165.25 HAYES FOUNTAIN FUND A balance remaining after the erection of the Hayes Fountain of $$62.72. by a vote of the Town, a permanent fund was created, the income to be available for the care of the fountain and the grounds around it. Principal 8862.72 Deposit - Lexington Savings Bank Income Balance 1-1-42 Income Receipts Balance 12.31-42 - Lexington Savings Bank .... $862.72 $166.37 20.66 $187.03 Income Income Receipts Less Payments to Lexington Field and Garden Club Balance 12-31-42 $2,452.50 $68.96 68.96 None GEORGE W. TAYLOR FLAG FUND Clause No. 30, Miss Amy E. Taylor's Will• Whereas nay rather. George Nr. Taylor, late of Lexington, de- ceased some years ago presented to the 'Town of Lexington, a flag REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS 215 pole, which now stands on Lexington Common, if such provision has notalready been made, 1 then give, devise and bequeath to the In- hatbitants of the Town of Lexington, in trust nevertheless, the sum of Two Thousand Dollars, this; fund to he known as the 'George W. Taylor Flag Fund," the income to the used for the care, preservation and replacement of said flag pole. or for the purchase of new flags; any balance of income front R}1 id fund to be used for the care of Lexington [`onIY'.on. Principal $2,009.00 Deposit — Lexington Savings Bank $2,000.00 Income Balance 1-1-42 $298.92 Ineome Receipts 45.40 $344.32 Less Disbursements to Town of Lexington 270.00 Balance 12-31-42 — Lexington Savings Bank .... $74.32 GEORGE W. TAYLOR TREE FUND Clause No. 31, 1liss Amy E. 'Taylor's AVilE- 11' 1 shall not have made KIWIS pn /Vision in nay lifetime, 1 give, devise, ,and bequeath to the Inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, the sunt 01' Two Thousand Dollars. said fund to he known as the "George W. Taavim- Tree Funs]," in trust. nevertheless, the income of which is to he expended fur the care, purchase. or preservation of trees for the adornment of said Town. 216 TOWN OF LEXINGTON each and every year for the care, maintenance, and improvement of the William Augustus Tower 3femorial Park Principal $10,000.00 Deposit — Lexington Savings Bank $4,000.00 Deposit — Warren Institution for Savings 2,000.00 Cash 4,000.00 $10,000.00 Income Balance 1-1-42 None Income Receipts $320.00 Less Disbursements to Town of Lexington 320.00 Balance 12-31-42 None WESTVIEW CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUND Principal as of 1-1-42 $22,209.80 Received from Town of Lexington 1,622.53 Principal as of 12-31-42 $23,832.33 Deposit — Lexington Trust Company $4,893.50 Deposit — Warren Institution for Savings 12,661.00 Deposit — Arlington 5c Savings Bank 6,277.83 $23,832.33 Income Balance 1-1-42 $505.60 Income Receipts 413.59 $919.10 Less Disbursements to Town of Lexington 500.00 Principal $2,000.00 Balance ].2.31-42 — Lexington Savings Bank .... Deposit — Lexington Savings Bank $2,000.00 Income Balance 1-1-42 $353.61 Income Receipts .. 47.30 Balance 12-31-42 — Lexington Savings Bank $400.91 WILLIAM A. TOWER MEMORIAL PARK FUND By deed of gift from Miss Dien M. Tower, dated September 17, 1928, and accepted by vote of the Town November 26, 1928, the sum of $111.000.09 was placed in trust, the income thereof to be applied in EMMA 1. FISKE FUND — ADAMS SCHOOL $419.19 At as town meeting held July 27, 1939, it was voted to accept a gift of $illi. finder the will of ]Emma 1. Fiske, the same to be used for decoration and jor equipment of Primary Department of the Adams School. Principal as of 1-1-42 $518.37 Income on Principal Deposit Account 10.41 Balance as of 12-31-42 $528.78 Deposit -- Lexington Savings Bank $528.78 REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS 217 EMMA I, FISKE FLOWER FUND At a town meeting held July 27, 19:W, it was voted that the '.town ,accept it gift in the 7inwlalit of ti4100.011 under the will of Mount 11. Fiske to be invested and the income used to plate three ]to1141iivts of ftowern around the monument in her fancily lot in Munroe ('cnt- etery on Metitoriia1 Day :not on September 15th of each year - Principal as of 1-1-42 $311.00 income on Principal Deposit Account 6.19 218 TOWN OF LEXINGTON LOUISE E. WILKINS FLOWER FUND In 1911, Louise E. Wilkins paid io the Town of Lexington $75.00 for a Flowtrr Fond for Lot 21., Range 1), Hillside Section, Westview Cemetery, the income lo he used for the purchase of flowers to be plated on the lot 4 on each Memorial Day. Principal 1-1-42 Interest on Principal Deposit Account 1.51 $75.63 Balance of Prinoipal 12-31-42 Balance as of 12-31-42 $317.19 Deposit --- Lexington Savings Bank :Less Disbursements 5•85 Balance of Principal as of 12-31-42 $311.34 Deposit — Lexington Savings Bank $311.34 LEROY S. BROWN FUND At a Town Meeting held April 7, 1941, it was voted "That the ".l'own accept a gift. of $5,0011. under the will of Leroy S. Brown, the income to be used to help defray the expenses of the lath of April . e]ehration." Principal #5,000.00 U. S. Defense Bonds, Series G. due 1953 $2,500.00 11. S. Defense Bonds, Series G, due 1.953 2,500.00 $5,000.00 Income Balance 1-1-42 $31.25 Income Receipts 125.40 ;156.65 Less Disbursement to Town of Lexington .......... 62.50 Balance 12-31-42 — Lexington Trust Company.... $94.15 HERBERT HILTON TRUST FUND At a Town Meeting held September 2.2, 1941, it was voted, "That the Town accept a bequest under the will of Herbert Hilton, late of San Diego, Calif.. in the sum of $4,577.47 in trust to expend the in- come for the benefit of Lot 42 in the Munroe Cemetery as set forth in Paragraph 1 and the Codieil to his will. Principal $4,577,47 Income on Principal Deposit Account 76.41 $4,653.88 Less Disbursements 26.75 Balance of Principal as of 12-31-42 $4,627.13 Deposit — Lexington Savings Bank $4,627.13 $77.14 CI.ARENCE S. WALKER HOWARD S. 0. NICHOLS Thomas G. LYNAH $77.14 Trustees of Public T'ru.ats REPORT OF TOWN .ACCOUNTANT 219 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT Lexington, Massachusetts February 1 i, 1943 'J u they Honorable Board of Selectmen, Lau:rir+gtur+, elfrassxaehzsaetts Gentlemen: Herewith is presented the report of the Accounting Department for the year 1942. The report is made in accordance with the re- quirements of they State system of accounting and is set forth hi the iol]owing schedules: Balance Sheet, shoving financial condition of the Town De - leer 31, 1942. Receipts For the year 1942 in detail. Expenditures for the year 1943 summarized. Schedule of appropriation Accounts—Revenue. Schedule of Appropriation Accounts—Non Revenue. Analysis of (Overlay Accounts, Trust Accounts, Surplus Ac- counts and others. Borrowing; Capacity of the Town. Schedule of Interest on Town Debt showing payments due each year. Schedule of 'i'owu Debt showing payments due each year. In :accordance with provisions of Section 58, Chapter 41 of the t;eneral Lars, each hesad of a department, board or committee au- thorized to expend money, was requester) to furnish at the close of the year a list of hills remaining unpaid. There are a few unpaid hills remaining for the year 1942. Such bills are as follows: Planning Board Fred C. Newhall $50.00 Selectmen's Department Francis J. Hunt 70.20- I would call your attention to the following appropriation balance which has been brought forward to the year 1943 and which 220 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 1 believe may be properly transferred by the Town to other accounts or to Excess and Deficiency, inasmuch as there will apparently be no further charges against the account: Public Works -- Welfare Aid $1,234.89 Respectfully submitted, RAYMOND L. WI•IITE, Town Accountant In accordance with the provisions of Section 51, Chapter 41 of the General Laws, I. have examined the aiccunnts of the various Town Officers and Boards entrusted with the receipt, custody or expenditure oI' money. In each case I have found the records cor- rect. I have during the year 194" verified the cash balances and rec• onciled the basak balances of the Town Treasurer. 1 have also ver- ified the cash balance of the Collector of Taxes and Town Collector. In accordance with the provisions of Section 53, Chapter 41 of the General Laws, I have during the year 1942 audited the accounts of the Trustees of Public Trusts and the Trustees of the Cary _l[enr ovist Library and have examined the secnrities held by these 'I'rnst- ces. I have found the accounts correct and the securities in proper order. I have also verified the caste balance of the Trustees by rec- onciliation of bake balances. RAYMOND L. WHITEu, Tows 4.ocorrasirssat Middlesex, s. s. Then personally appeared the above named, Rayruonal L. White, and made nal:lt that the foregoing statements made by hint are cor- rect and true to the best of his knowledge and belief. Before inc, •I,►1rEs J. CARROLL, Notary Public March 14, 1945 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT TOWN OF LEXINGTON, MASS. BALANCE SHEET -- DECEMBER 31, 1942 GENERAL ACCOUNTS Cash Treasurer's Revenue ASSETS $287,479.53 Treasurer's Non Revenue 48,268.18 Collectors Petty Cash 150.00 Cary Memorial Library 3,618.89 Accounts Receivable Taxes -Palls Levy of 1938 Levy of 1939 Levy of 1940 Levy of 1941 Levy of 1942 Taxes -Pe rsonaI Levy of 1937 Levy of 1938 Levy of 1939 Levy of 1940 Levy of 1941 Levy of 1942 Taxes -Real Estate Levy of 1940 Levy of 1941 Levy of 1942 Motor Vehicle Excise Levy of 1937 Levy of 1938 Levy of 1939 Levy of 1940 Levy of 1941 Levy of 1942 Sewer Assessments Unappropriated Added to Tax Sills 1941 Added to Tax Bills 1942 20.00 288.00 538.00 664.00 1,682.00 39.71 320.85 367.57 627.80 827.81 1,688.36 367.44 25,101.93 96,931.84 36.48 7.38 266.17 418.42 823.14 1,896.54 4,841.00 36.75 501.77 221 $339,516.60 222 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Street Assessments Added to Tax Bills 1941 Added to Tax Bills 1942 Sidewalk Assessments Added to Tax Bills 1942 Water Assessments Unapportioned Added to Tax Bills 1941 .Added to Tax Bills 1942 Water Liens Added to Tax Bills 1941 .. Added to Tax Bills 1942 3,192.00 Committed Interest 3,872.10 122,401.21 3,448.13 5,379.52 Sewer Assessments 1941 Sewer Assessments 1942 Street Assessments 1941 Street Assessments 1942 Sidewalk Assessments 1942 'Water Asaesements 1941 Water Assessments 1942 Water Liens 1941 Water Liens 1942 208.58 735.99 22.91 380.25 78.90 544.76 343.93 679.22 944.57 22.91 1,003.91 1,023.15 6.48 125.6.2 48.75 118.44 2.10 30.88 135.75 9.01 2.50 $ 479.53 Tax Title Accounts Tax Titles 52,421.68 Tax Title Possessions 18,447.55 Departmental Accounts Health Highway 01d Age Assistance Public Welfare Schools Monroe Cemetery Westview Cemetery Sundry Military Aid State Ail 2,507.94 334.60 437.39 2,371.79 107.62 198.00 2,021.16 452.66 200.00 180.00 70,869.23 8,811.16 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT Sewer House Connections 1938 House Connections 1940 House Connections 1941 House Connections 1942 Water Rates 1939 Rates 1941 Rates 1942 Guarantees Guarantees Guarantees Guarantees Guarantees Guarantees Guarantees Guarantees 1935 and 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 44.13 65.77 242.29 44.12 38.46 240.00 6,743.70 Prior 966.15 197.92 160.02 123.84 208.74 433.89 489.66 298.10 House Connections 1941 16.78 House Connections 1942 48.70 Miscellaneous 1936 9.78 Miscellaneous 1939 1.00 Miscellaneous 1940 58.85 Miscellaneous 1941. 12.85 Miscellaneous 1942 256.01 Overlays 1936 722.86 1937 722.86 1938 722.86 1939 722.86 1940 1,096.70 223 224 TOWN OF LEXINGTON LIABILITIES AND RESERVES Temporary Loans ---Anticipation of Revenue Dated May 12, 1942 -Due May 7, 1943 50,000.00 396.31 Dated May 12, 1942 -Due May 7, 1943 50,000,00 $100,000.00 Cary Memorial Library Income Accounts General Library Account 2,957.36 Alice Bu(ier Cary Account 40.22 Alice Butler Cary Account 129,31 Goodwin Musical Collection Account 118.14 Jane Phinney Account 34.33 Branch Library 339.53 Appropriation Accounts -Revenue Foreclosure and Redemption of Tax Titles 820.89 Drain Construction -Watertown Street and Concord Pike 285.92 Drain Construction -Sundry Streets 866.14 Public Works -Labor, Materials and Expenses 2,618.04 Public Works -Welfare Aid 1,234.89 Unclassified -Filing and Indexing Old Records 151.46 Building and Plumbing By-laws 165.71 10,292.95 Appropriation Accounts -Non Revenue 3,988.14 $575,641.42 Sewer Construction -North Lexington Sewer Construction -Sundry Streets Sewer and Drain -Vine Brook P. W. A, Sewer Construction -Federal Aided Project Street Construction-Follen Road Water Construction --Sundry Streets Public. Safety Committee -Expenses Food Stamps -Surplus Commodity Cash Reserved for Purchase of Stamps Cemetery Fund income Accounts Colonial Munroe Westview Leroy S. Brown Income Account April 19th Expenses Tailings (Checks Issued and not cashed) Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund -Westview Dog Licenses Old Age Disbursements 6,782.00 10,140.40 326.92 19,517.24 348.15 6,572.37 4,581.10 8.84 234.67 74.28 3,618.89 6,143.05 48,268.18 3,000.00 317.79 5.42 95.28 89.75 - 18.60 39.74 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 225 Liabilities and Reserves Account --Continued Deposits Water House Connections 1,3E Apportioned Sewer Assessments Miscellaneous 14.00 Due in 1943 1,766.10 15.32 Due in 1944 1,518.61 Due in 1945 1,318.07 Overlay Reserved for Abatements Dpe in 1946 902.23 Overlay for 1941 3,780.64 Due in 1947 791.47 Overlay for 1942 9,357.23 Due in 1948 578.84 13,137.87 Due In 1949 523.05 Due in 1950 469.25 Revenue Reserves—Available When Colleted Due in 1951 453.74 Motor Vehicle Excise 3,448.13 Sewer Assessments 5,379.5E Apportioned Street Assessments Street Assessments 944.67 Due in 1943 3,366.48 Sidewalk Assessments 22,91 Due in 1944 3,366.61 Water Assessments 1,003.91 Due in 1945 2,464.40 Water Liens 1,023.15 Due in 1946 1,536.90 Committed Interest479.53 Due in 1947 1,252.02 Tax Titles 70,869.23 Due In 1948 921.94 Departmental 8,811,16 Sewer 396.31 Apportioned Sidewalk Assessments Water 10,292.95 Due in 1943 91.58 $102,671.37 Due in 1944 62.42 Premiums 99,00 Due in 1945 57.38 Due in 1946 57.38 Due in 1947 17.39 Surplus Accounts Due in 1948 11,87 Sewer Assessment Fund 4,273.91 Due in 1949 6.37 Water Assessment Fund 10,118.81 Water Department Available Surplus 39,617.13 Apportioned Water Assessments Sale of Real Estate Fund 2,913.72Due In 1943 1,488.12 Westview Cemetery Sale of Lots Fund 4,139.10 Due in 1944 1,242.00 Overlay Reserve Fund 1,431.65 Due in 1945 1,044.37 Road Machinery Fund 19,770.20 Due in 1946 962.81 Excess and Deficiency—Surplus Account 215,856.64 Due in 1947 869.92 298,121.16 Due in 1948 729.79 Due in 1949 672.56 3575,641.42 Due in 1950 519.19 Due in 1951 444.56 726 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Liabilities and Reserves Account—OOE!tinued LIABILITIES DEFERRED REVENUE ACCOUNTS ASSETS Apportioned Sewer Assessments Not Due 8,321.36 Apportioned Street Assessments Not Due 12,908,35 Apportioned Sidewalk Assessments Not Due 304.39 Apportioned Water Assessments Not Due 7,973.32 29,507.42 TOWN DEBT ASS ETS Net Bonded or Fixed Debt Inside Debt Limit Outside Debt Limit 8,321.36 12,908.35 304.39 7,973.32 $ 29,507.42 92,289.00 306,111.00 $398,400.00 REPORT OF TOWN AUCOUN`IAN'1' Liabilities and Reserves Account—Continued LIABILITIES General Loans Inside Debt Limit: Buckman Tavern Park Loan of 1913-1943 1,000.00 Town Office Building Loan of 1928 12,000.00 227 13,000.00 Outside Debt Limit: Storm Damage Loan 1339-1944 8,000.00 Lexington Defense Loan 1942-1947 15,000.00 23,000.00 Highway Loans Inside Debt Limit: Cary Street et. als 1938-1943 1,900.00 Fo]len Road 1941-1946 12,000.00 13,900.00 School Loans Inside Debt Limit: Construction and Remodeling Loan 1924-1945 Sewer Loans Inside Debt Limit: Loan 1927.1947 5,000.00 Loan 1938-1953 (No. Lexington W.P.A. Projects) 39,889.00 Loan 1941-1949 7,000.00 Outside Debt Limit: Loan 1915-1945 Loan 1933-1943 (Trunk Line P.W.A. Project) Loan 1938-1953 (No. Lexington W.P.A. Projects Loan 1939-1950 (Municipal Relief) Loan 1939-1950 (Municipal Relief) Sewer and Drainage Loans Outside Debt Limit: Vine Brook P.W.A. Project 1938-1953 9,000.00 2,000.00 26,11.1.00 40,000.00 27,000.00 Water Loans Outside Debt Limit: Standpipe Loan 1934-1944 6,000.00 Loans 1928-1943 2,000.00 Loans 1929-1944 4,000.00 Loans 1941-1949 35,000.00 X88 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 1842 RECEIPTS GENERAL REVENUE Taxes—Levy of 1942 Polls $ 5,846.00 Personal 44,061.79 Real Estate 509,861.37 $559,569.15 Taxes --Prior Years Polis 358.00 Personal 2,830.34 Real Estate 125,297.94 From the Commonwealth Income Tax 75,430.00 13,500.00 Corporation Tax 17,492.81 Gas, Electric and Water Tax 300.71 Meal Tax 400.40 51,889.00 Licenses Liquor 1,000.00 Pedlars . 48.00 Sunday 80.00 Bowling 20.00 Milk 43.00 Pasturisation 40.00 Junk 150.00 Victuallers 40.00 Motor Vehicle 45.00 104,111.00 All Others 82.50 132,000.00 47,000.00 $398,400.00 Permits Marriage Building Plumbing Cesspool Wire Transfer of Garbage Fines and Forfeits Court Fines 340.00 396.50 198.25 16.00 78.00 40.00 128,486.28 93,623,92 1,548.50 1,068.75 331.50 Carried forward 784,628.11 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT Recelpts--Con'inued Brought Forward 3784,628.11 Grants and Gifts From the Commonwealth Add to Industrial Schools 1,909.67 High School Tuition and Transportation 3,427.69 English Speaking Classes 94.00 Highway Fund Distribution 35,038.31 Loss of Taxes—State Land 404.27 Front the County Dog Licenses From the United States Government Old Age Assistance—Administra- tion Old Age Assistance—Aid 29,944.86 Dependent Children— Administra- tion 532.68 Dependent Children—Aid 3,986.20 998.08 Other General Revenue For Loss of Taxes Town of Arlington Land $ 341.49 City of Cambridge Land 385.27 40,873.84 1,866.81 35,461.82 Tax Title Redemptions Real Estate Tax 11,011.69 Total General Revenue COMMERCIAL REVENUE Special Assessments and Privileges ; 11,738.45 Special Assessments Sewer Apportioned paid in advance 3 1,284.10 ljnapportioned 379.00 Added to 1942 Tax Bills 1,567.00 Added to prior Tax Bills 502.69 Added to Tax Titles 52.93 $ 3,785.72 229 3874,569.03 Carried Forward $3,785.72 $874,569.03 230 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Receipts—Continued Brought Forward Street Apportioned paid in advance Added to 1942 Tax Bills Added to prior Tax Bills Added to Tax Titles Sidewalk Unapportioned Added to 1942 Tax Bills Added to prior Tax Bills Added to Tax Titles Water Apportioned paid in advance iinapportioned Added to 1942 Tax Bills Added to prior Tax Hills Added to Tax Titles Privileges Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Levy of 1942 Prior years Signs—Overhanging Total Commercial Revenue 1,013.68 3,443.40 1,059.44 12.18 45.00 113.51 62.18 11.66 925.34 1,200.94 1,062.28 381.79 49.22 33,231.67 2,685.22 33,785.72 3874,569.03 5,528.70 232.35 3,619.57 35,916.89 24.00 COMMERCFAL REVENUE—DEPARTMENTAL General Government Treasurer Release Fees—Tax Titles Collector Certificate Fees Tax Demand Costs Selectmen Miscellaneous Fees Carried Forward 3 175.00 323.70 $ 124.00 498.70 9.14 $49,107.23 3631.84 $923,676.26 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTA-NT 231 Recei oft -Continued Brought Forward $631.84 $923,676.26 232 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Recei pts --Continued Brought Forward $927,321.17 Town Clerk HEALTH AND SANITATION Mortgages Recorded 176.58 Health Department Mortgages Discharged 12.00 Contagious Diseases 327.00 Business Certificates 129.83 Tuberculosis 1,121.42 Pole Location Certificates 60.75 Dental Clinic 171.65 Miscellaneous Certificates 3.75 Vaccine 60.30 Sporting License Fees 128.25 1,680.37 Dog License Fees 214.10 Sewer Department Sale of Poll Books 51.50 House Connections 300.99 $ 776.76 MisceIlaneous 18.82 Legal Department 1,506.80 319.81 Board of Appeals -Hearings 40.00 Board of Survey -Hearings 10.00 Total Health and SanitM8on 2,000.18 Contributory Retirement System Clerical Services-Acctg. Dept. 207.84 Cary Memorial Building Rental Total General Government 184.00 PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY Police Department Revolver permits Telephone refunds Ammunition Miscellaneous Fire Department Oil Burner Permits Settlement of Claim Pool Table Tax Refund Inspection Sealer of Weigb4s and Measures Other Protection Dog Officer Total Protection of Persons and Property Carried Forward 47.50 11.95 10.00 .50 69.95 14.50 2.59 8.25 25.34 92.38 100.00 3,357.24 287.67 $927,321.17 HIGHWAYS General Street Repairs and Misc. 26.08 Gas Tax Refund 118.11 Machinery Rentals 15,861,44 Construction State Aid 6,693.58 County Aid 4,277.41 15,995.63 10,970.99 Total Highway 28,966.62 PUBLIC WELFARE Temporary Aid Reimbursement --State $12,484.82 Reimbursement ---Other Cities and Towns 3,666.21 Reimbursement-Indiividuala 160.00 Aid to Dependent Children Reimbursement -State 7,805.88 Relmbureement-Individuals 43.00 Old Age Assistance Reimbursement -State 27,030.97 Reimbursement -Other Cities and Towns 1,404.72 Reimbursement -Individuals 15.00 Carried Forward 16,311.03 7,848.88 28,450,69 $52,610.60 $956,287.97 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 233 234 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Receipts --Continued Receipts -Continued $52,610.60 $956,287.97 Brought Forward Brought Forward Soldiers' Benefits State Aid Military Aid Total Public Welfare 422.00 240.00 Miscellaneous Guarantees 1942 Guarantees Prior Years 662.00 House Connections 1942 House Connections Prior Years 53,272.60 Sundry Items SCHOOLS Total Public Service Enterprises Other Tuitions 8,907.16 Sale of Books and Supplies 72.78 All Other Items 495.20 Munroe Annual Care Interments Total Schools 9,475.14 Pottndations Miscellaneous 9,475.14 89.44 618.95 156.86 57.87 1,188.86 CEMETERIES LIBRARIES Miscellaneous Items Total Libraries UNCLASSIFIED Public Works Federal Aid Projects 669.75 Ambulance Rentals 484.45 Cost Added to Tax Tittles 212,16 Land Court Fees -Tax Titles 93.00 Sale of Real Estate 2,432.60 Miscellaneous Items 137.50 Total Unclassified Westview 56.39 Sale of Lots 56.39 Interments Founda5ions House Rent Miscellaneous 4,029.35 4,029.35 Total Cemeteries 254.50 371.00 94.00 52.00 3,630.59 606.00 234.00 120.00 3.15 INTEREST Cemeteries Taxes Tax Titles Added to Tax Titles Motor Vehicle Excise 58.85 4,164.90 871.26 1,668.44 57.13 $78,774.85 $1,023,121.45 2,111.98 771.50 4,593,74 PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISES 6,820.58 Special Assessments Water Department Sale of Water Rates 1942 69,755.99 Rates -Prior Years 7,994.32 Liens 68.90 Liens Added to Taxes 762.27 Liens Added to Tax Titles 193.37 78,774,86 Carried Forward $78,774.85 $1,023.121.45 Sewer Street Sidewalk Water Total Interest Carried Forward 402.51 860.74 37.22 4] 2.77 1,713.24 80,886.83 5,365.24 8,533.82 $1,317,907.34 Brought Forward Temporary Loans REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT Receipts—Continued MUNICIPAL) INDEBTEDNESS Anticipation of Revenue General Loans 100,000.00 Lexington Defense Loan 16,000.00 99.00 Premiu.ma Lexington Defense Total Loan 235 236 $1,117,907.34 115,099.00 115,099.00 AGENCY, TRUST AND INVESTMENTS Agency Sporting Licenses Dog Licenses Trust and Investment Cemetery Perpetual Care Munroe Westview Other Trust Tailings Deposits Sewer House Connections Water House Connections Total Agency Trust and Investment 980.50 2,251.40 1,000.00 1,544.03 1,926.00 2,724.00 3,231.90 2,544.03 3.00 4,660.00 10,428.93 REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS Refunds Sewer Construction—North Lexing- ton Committee on Public Safety — Ex- penses Foreclosure and Redemption of Tax Titles School Department — Personal Serv- ices Carried Forward 500.00 20.95 20.50 85.00 $626.45 $1,243,435.27 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Receipts --Continued Brought Forward $626.45 Insurance Premiums 1,770.97 Highway Maintenance—Chapter 90 458.52 Public Welfare — Aid and Expenses 95.60 Old Age Assistance — Aid and Ex- penses xpenses 430.37 Transfers Park Department Tower Fund Income 320.00 Redman Fund Income 10.05 Taylor Flag Fund Income 193,92 Patriot's Day Leroy S. Brown Fund Income Cemetery Department Munroe Perpetual Care Fund Westview Perpetual Care Fund Colonial Perpetual Care Fund Food Stamp Income Food Stamps—Petty Cash returned Food Stamps Order Book Total Refunds and Transfers .......... Total Cash Receipts Cash Balance January 1, 1942 Grand Total 1,000.00 500.00 100.00 3,381.91 523.97 62.50 1,600.00 10,866.00 100.00 325.00 $1,243,485.27 16,859.38 1,260,294.66 340,957.67 1,601,252.32 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT EXPENDTIURES (Including cash payments and departmental transfers) GENERAL GOVERNMENT Apporprlatlon Committee Personal Services Secretary 331.25 Extra Clerical 84.60 Expenses Postage 83.10 Office Supplies 74.56 Printing Reports 210.00 Preparing Reports 66.50 Meeting Expenses 31.00 Assoc. Dues 10.00 Sundry Items 22.99 Selectmen's Department Personal Services Clerk 1,956.67 Assistant Clerk 1,017.67 Expenses Selectmen Town Meeting Checkers Postage Office Supplies Equipment and Repair Advertising Constable Service Assoc. Dues Printing Warrants Preparing Warrants Sundry Items 1,000.00 4.00 111.68 138.71 53.90 72.03 4.50 10.00 90.00 28.25 88.30 Accounting Department Personal Services Accountant 2,707.18 Clerk 855.84 Ass't CIerk 758.85 Extra Clerical 7.50 Expenses Postage and Supplies 416.05 Equipment and Repair 206.88 Binding 24.00 415.85 287 238 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Expenditures -Continued Brought Forward Assoc. Dues Sundry Items Treasurer's Department Personal Services Treasurer Clerk Expenses Postage Supplfes Equipment and Repair Bond 498.15 Travel Expense Sundry Items Other Finance Offices and Accounts Certifying Notes 2,974.34 Printing Notes $646.93 $9,817.08 12.00 .15 1,000.00 871.66 54.28 104.34 38.70 240.00 .40 30.57 38.00 21.45 Foreclosure and Redemption of Tax Titles Postage and Supplies Entry and Recording Fees Travel Expense Refunds - Col f e cto r's efunds Collector's Department Personal Services Collector Clerk 1,601.37 Assistant Clerk 4,827.37 Expenses Postage Supplies Equipment and Repair Advertising Recording Fees Bond Premium Assoeiation Dues Sundry Items 3.32 573.28 3.10 20.50 2,850.00 1,186.99 939.00 371.28 440.92 16.95 68.11 60.02 557.00 2.00 1.33 659.08 1,871.66 468.29 59.45 600.20 4,975.99 1,517.61 Carried Forward $846.93 $9,817.08 Carried Forward $19,969.36 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT Expend itures-Continued Brought. Forward Assessors Department Personal Services Assessors 1,000.00 Secretary 2,700.04 Clerk 1,291.33 Assistant Clerk 775.50 Assistant Assessors 338.75 Expenses Postage and Supplies 125.11 Equipment and Repair 176.66 Auto Allowance 100.00 Gas and Oil 23.16 Transfer Fees 101.35 Travel and Meeting Expense 35.09 Binding 3.50 Law Department Personal Services TownCounsel Salary Town Counsel Fees Expenses Recording and Entry Fees Witness Fees Service of Writs Sundry Items 1,000.00 755.00 10.06 20.25 7.10 38.86 Town Clerk's Department Personal Services Town Clerk 1,800.00 Clerk 664.96 Expenses Postage Supplies 119.34 119.13 Sand 7.50 Travel Expense 1.40 Association Dues 3.00 Sundry Items 13.60 2311 240 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Expenditures --Continued $19,969.36 Brought Forward Elections Department Selectmen's Expenses Wardens 132.00 Tellers 657.00 ipspectors 203;00 Clerks 108.00 Constable 18.00 6,105.58 Meals 157.70 Postage and Supplies 143.05 Printing Warrants 88.00 Preparing Warrants 153.25 563.77 Town Clerk's Expenses Supplies , 25.75 Ballots 101.58 Carpentry 21.50 Electrician 23.34 Sundry Items 9.75 Registration Department Personal Services 1,755.00 . Registrars 76.27 2,464.96 254.97 Carried Forward $31,189.91 300.00 Assistant Registrar 338.75 Expenses Postage and Supplies 103.30 Voting Lists 353.00 Advertising 79.92 Books 25.48 Sundry Items 5.25 Public Works -Supt's. Office Personal Services Superintendent 3,600.00 Clerk Expenses Postage and Supplies Equipment and Repair Sundry Items Carried Forward 1,174.16 90.96 14.50 36.05 $31,189.91 1,630.00 181,92 638.75 566.96 4,774.16 141.51 339,123.20 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT Expenditures -Continued Brought Forward Town Offices and Cary Memorial Building Personal Services Janitor 1,969.49 Assistant Janitor 1,843.49 Assistant Janitor 1,186.99 Expenses Labor 419.17 Other Repair Expenses 581.29 Equipment and Repair 290.76 Telephone 89$.90 Fuel 2,385.13 Light and Power 1,314.63 Supplies 213.62 Gas 140.83 Water 80.19 Sundry Items 117.56 Engineering Department Personal Services Engineer 3,000.00 Assistant Engineer 2,374.73 Other Employees 3,116.67 k penses Supplies 393.51 Equipment Rentals 380.58 Equipment and Repair 28.77 Maps, Blueprints, etc. 13.65 Sundry Items 4.00 Board of Appeals Expenses Clerical Postage and Supplies Advertising Planning Board Expenses Clerical Advertising 18.00 8.15 19.60 17.00 11.27 $39,123.20 4,499.97 6,442.18 8,491.40 820.51 45.75 Carried Forward $28.27 $59,423.01 241 242 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Expendlturee--Continued Brought Forward Maps and Blueprints Sundry Diems Retirement Board Expenses Total General Government $28.27 $59,423.01 9.00 14.00 51.27 450.00 450.00 PROTECTION PERSONS AND PROPERTY Police Department Personal Services Chief 2,998.22 Sergeants 7,039.29 Patrolmen 27,517.25 Matron 60.00 Expenses -Administration Postage and Supplies 74.28 Equipment and Repair 7.00 Telephone 968.29 Sundry 2.40 Equipment Maintenance Motor Equipment 581.04 Gas and Oil 923.78 Radios 301.30 Equipment for Men 474.40 Replacing Equipment 1,472.34 Meals --Prisoners 25.77 Other Expenses Taxi and Ambulance 13.50 Medical Aid 10.00 Ammunition 3.44 Photographic Supplies 1.49 Sundry Items 52,62 Police Department Two-way Radio Installation Fire Department Personal Services Engineers 24.66 500.00 Chief 1,500.00 37,614.76 4,911.65 24.66 59,924.28 Carried Forward $2,000.00 $42,551,07 $59,924,28 REPORT OF' TOWN ACCOUNTANT 243 Expenditures -Continued Brought Forward $2,000.00 $42,551.07 $59,924.21 Captains 9,059.15 Lieutenants 2,822.78 Privates 20,886,88 Ca]1 Men 3,275.84 Extra Duty 41.55 Expenses Postage and Supplies Equipment and Repair Telephone Sundry Items Equipment for Men Fire -fighting Equipment Repairs to Apparatus Gas and Oil Alarm Boxes, etc. Alarm Box Replacements Shop Supplies Sundry Items 011 Light and Power Gas Repairs -Building Furniture and Furnishings Laundry Water Sundry Items Rental of Land Rental of Barn Sundry Items Auto Allowance Outlay - Special Transfer 38,086.20 244 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Expenditures -Continued Brought Forward Wire department Personal Services Inspector Exptnses Postage and Supplies Auto Alowance 57.29 26.37 353.79 Weights and Measures 4.00 Personal Services 407.67 Sealer 460.37 809.75 290.06 272.71 625.00 139.90 19.77 780.65 629.73 46.45 323.68 63.65 328.09 40.85 277.80 25.00 240.00 88.03 Shade Trees 200.00 Wages and Expenses 2,042.77 Labor 285.59 8,553.38 Tools, etc. 22.78 .Expenses Postage and Supplies Auto Allowance Insect Suppression Personal Services Superintendent $91,026.65 $59,924.28 600.00 600.00 2.10 75.00 77.10 458.33 458.33 14.08 183.33 197.41 300.00 300.00 Wages and Expenses Labor 2,422.84 Insecticides 1,124.19 Equipment and Repair 53.10 Gas and Oil 35.89 Sundry Items 12.11 Fire Department Installation of Fire Alarm Boxes 610.00 610.00 Building Department Personal Services Inspector 1,100.00 1,100.00 Expenses Postage and Supplies Auto Allowance 26.00 100.00 126.00 Carried Forward 391,026.65 $59,924.25 Sundry Items 841.63 3,648.18 1,150.00 Forest Fires Personal Services Warden 87.50 87.50 Wages Labor 128.25 128.25 Dog Officer Personal Services Dog Officer 100.00 100.00 Carried Forward $97,773.37 $59,924.28 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT Ex pen ditu res --Continued Brought Forward Expenses Feeding Dogs 88.25 Committee on Public Safety Eicpenses Labor 6.80 Equipment 22.06 Printing 19.26 Observation Tower 205.73 Telephone 38.80 Supplies 53.32 Secretary 126.00 Police 22.60 Air Raid 12.22 Miscellaneous 47.98 Total Protection Persons and Property HEALTH AND SANITATION 646 $97,773.37 $59,924.2$ 88.25 554.77 Health Department Personal Services Inspector 500.00 500.00 Expenses -Administration Postage and Supplies Auto Allowance 60.59 138.75 Quarantine and Contagious Diseases Medical Attendance, etc. 327.23 Nurses 42.00 Groceries and Provisions 72.00 Hospitals 462.00 Sundry Items 32.55 Tuberculosis County Sanatorium 3,038.00 State Institutions 455.00 Other Expenses Burial of Animals, etc. Analysis Inoculations, etc. 63.00 72.00 51.19 4,814.31 ;98,416.39 Carried Forward ..., ;5,314.31 $158,340.67 246 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Expenditures -Continued Brought Forward Milk Inspection Personal Services Inspector 400.00 400.00 ;5,314.31 8158,340.67 Dog Clinic Expenses Postage and Supplies Veterinarian Nurse Dog Handlers Clerk Sundry Iitems 241.73 100.00 20.00 40.00 12.00 1.96 Dental Clinic Personal Services Dentist 1,150.00 Dental Nurse 600.00 Expenses Postage and Supplies Dental Supplies Transportation Laundry 5.81 84.66 4.37 5.00 Posture Clinic Expenses Physician 100.00 Nurses 479.90 Photographic Supplies 6.54 Vital Statistics Death Returns Animal Inspector Personal Services Inspector Slaughtering Inspector Personal Services Inspector 11.25 415.69 1,750.00 99.84 586.44 11.25 500.00 500.00 800.00 800,00 Carried Forward $9,877.53 $158,340.67 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT Expenditures -Continued Brought Forward Plumbing Department Personal Services Inspector 900.00 900.00 247 $9,877.53 $158,340.67 Expenses Postage and Supplies 27.00 Auto A11•owance 100.00 Bond 5.00 132.00 Sewer Maintenance Personal Services Clerk 356.25 356.25 Wages and Expenses Postage and Supplies 21.39 Labor 1,553.61 Light and Power 9.00 Equipment and Repair 63.60 Pipe and Fittings 4.86 Sundry Lteme 156.94 Sewer Services Expenses Labor Pipe and Fittings Sundry Items 1,809.40 248 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Expenditures -Continued Carried Forward Care of Dumps and Removal of Ashes Labor 1,633.92 Town Equipment 353.38 Sundry Items 278.25 $16,128.00 $158,340.67 2,265.55 Garbage Removal 5,441.94 5,441.94 Total Health and Sanitation HIGHWAYS Highway Maintenance Personal Services Assistant Superintendent 1,904.50 Clerk 737.17 Expenses - Administration Postage and Supplies 66.86 Equipment and Repair 184.50 Auto Allowance 360.00 General Labor 12,904.49 Equipment and Repair 432.01 1,117:67 Asphalt, etc. 3,252.84 72.76 Stone, Gravel, etc. 2,888.49 267.13 Town Equipment 4,613.40 1,457.56 Gas and Oil 107.01 Sundry Items 4,130.97 Drain Construction -Watertown St. and Concord Pike Expenses Easement 200.00 Sundry Items 14.08 Drain Construction -Downing Road Expenses Labor 683.00 Pipe and Fittings 403.17 Town iequiptnent 190.25 Cement, Sand and Brick 79.99 Manholes, etc. 17.00 Sundry Items 4.77 214.08 1,381.18 Carried Forward $16,128.00 $158,340.67 28,940.57 Credit (Trench Repair) 5,365.58 Highway Maintenance Chapter 90 Labor 1,153.43 Private Equipment 451.25 Town Equipment 281.50 Shone, Gravel, etc. 917.04 Asphalt 304,15 Snow Removal Labor Trucks and Teams 2,813.45 5,660,53 2,641,.67 23,574.99 3,107.37 23,835.49 Carried Forward $8,478.98 $29,324.03 $182,176.16 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 249 Expenditures --Continued .Brought Forward $8,473.98 $29,324.03 $182,176.16 Town Equipment 1,527.26 Equipment and Repair 1,341.09 Sand and Slit 1,121.33 Sundry Items 35.95 Traffic Regulation and Control Wages and Expenses Labor 185.10 Lighting 158.63 Beacon Maintenance 44.25 Traffic Signal Maintenance 13.93 Signs 17.50 Town Equipment 16.00 Paint 112.75 Railroad Signal 91.00 Sundry Items 31.53 Improvement to System Town Equipment New Equipment Sundry Street Lighting 3.00 977.50 38.00 12,499.61 670.69 1,018.50 22,280.90 22,280.90 Street Signs Labor 269.26 Signs 3.75 Town Equipment 18.75 Sundry Items 105.07 Road Machinery Parts and Repairs 2,864.27 Gas and Oil 3,142.65 Coal 28.79 Paint, ate. 104.73 Tires and Tubes 539.66 Replacing and New Equipment1,130.97 Sundry Ltems 469.37 Highway Construction -Spring St. -Chapter 90 Expenses Labor Pipe 8,703.28 512.04 396.82 8,270,44 Carried Forward $4,215.32 $74,460.99 $182,176.16 250 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Expenditures -Continued Brought Forward $4,215.22 $74,460.99 $182,176,16 Private Equipment 528.50 1,748.46 173.34 68.00 287.66 Stone, Gravel and Brick Frames and Grates Manholes Sundry Items Total Highways CHARITIES AND SOLDIERS' BENEFITS Public Welfare Personal Services Town Physician Welfare Agent Billing Clerk Payroll Clerk Supervisor Interviewer Stenographer 750.00 1,043.33 553.75 245.91 853.83 412.34 856.33 Adminis+tra tion -Exp ens e Postage and Supplies 166.58 Equipment and Repair 191.91 Telephone 249.19 41.11 Meeting Expense Gas and Oil Auto Expenses Sundry Items New Auto 78.30 100.72 7.35 710.31 Commodity Distribution Supplies 7.35 Federal Administration 1,028.53 Express and Trucking 41.00 Auto Allowance 110.00 Sundry Items 84.00 Aid and Expenses Groceries and Provisions Fuel 2,688.21 2,796.42 Board and Care 1,000.63 Medioine and Medical Care 1,142.40 State Institutions 21.86 Carried Forward 7,021.28 4,715.49 1,545.4? 1,270.88 81,482.27 $7,649.52 $7,531.84 6263,658.43 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 251 Expenditures -Continued Brought Forward $7,649.52 $7,531.84 $263,658.43 Cash Grants 21,061.50 Clothing 389.69 Rent 4,543.70 Hospitals 1,536.60 Moving Expense 47.755 Burials 100.00 Dental 53.00 Optical 20.00 Electric 44.07 Taxi and Ambulance 71.50 Sundry Items 416.62 Other Cities and Towns 5,243.08 Aid to Dependent Children Personal Services Agent 125.00 Billing Clerk 97.00 Pay Roll Clerk 51.58 Interviewer 194.25 Visitor 32.15 Stenographer 9.00 Administration Postage and Supplies Equipment anal Repa4r 10.69 15.00 41,177.03 508.98 25.69 Aid and Expenses Cash Grants 11,440.32 11,440.32 Old Age Assistance Personal Services Agent Billing Clerk Visitor Supervisor Administration Postage and Supplies Aid and Expenses 538:60 236.00 536.73 314.07 1,625,40 22.1.47 224.47 Cash Grants 36,058.13 Cities 532.72 Towns 449.37 37,046.22 Carried Forward $99,573.95 $263,658.43 252 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Expenditures --Continued Brought Forward $99,573.95 3263,658.41 Soldiers' Relief Personal Services Pay Roll Clerk 253.34 253.34 Administration Postage and Supplies 6.85 Aid and Expenses Cast Grants 3,850.00 Fuel 148.60 Groceries and Provisions 41.00 Rent 25.00 Medicine and Medical Attendance 179.49 Clothing 52.83 Hospitals 329.25 State Aid Military Aid Total Charities and Soldiers Benefits SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES 212.00 480,00 School Department Personal Servtaes Superintendent 4,800.00 Clerks ,...... 3,100.72 Attendance Officer 200.00 Teachers -High 89,533.50 Elementary 63,527.13 Special 5,111.57 Janitors -High 6,348.80 Elementary 9,133.13 Nurse 1,700.00 Physioians 1,025.00 Expenses Postage and Supplies 69.89 Telephone 527.50 Travel -Superintendent 337.14 Sundry Items 76.22 Travel -Teachers High 33.24 Elementary 133.91 6.85 4,626.17 212.00 480.00 184,484.85 105,152.31 Carried Forward $1,182.90 $184,484.85 $368,810.74 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 268 Expenditures -Continued Brought Forward $1,182.90 $184,484.85 $368,810.74 M isceli aneous--✓Teachers High 43.02 Elementary 50.00 Health Supplies High 66.49 Elementary 55.61 Athletic Supplies Towel Service -High .... 457.77 Supplies -High 858.71 Text Books and Supplies High 6,383.74 Elementary 4,557.41 Shop 682.61 Tuition High 52.00 Special Students 40.29 Transportation Elementary Students 6,498.92 Nurse 190.00 Water High 365.01 Elementary 380.99 Light and Power High 1,623.84 Elementary 1,036.31 Fuel High Elementary 5,375.59 Maintenance -of Bill'ding and Grounds High Repairs Janitors Supplies All Others 3,914.62 2,159.19 598.36 442.28 Elementary Repairs 2,634.28 Janitors Supplies 721.68 All Others 609.76 Repair -Labor 1.10 Carried Forward $40,972.47 $184,484.85 $368,810.74 254 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Expend itu res -Continued Brought Forward $40,972.47 $184,484.85 $368,810.74 Outlay High 151.88 Elementary 48.15 Miscellaneous High Elementary Diplomas, etc Pre -Flight Out at State Travel Superintendent Others Americanization Classes Salary Supplies 614.40 235.80 49.00 612.00 $42,583.70 5.30 21.44 26.74 188.00 3.00 191.00 Vocational Education Waltham 566.38 Somerville 412.35 Essex County Agricultural 120.00 Cambridge 5.50 Boston 16.20 Cary Library Personal Services Librarian 2,075.00 Assistants 5,688.65 Substitutes 461,33 Janitors 1,799.29 Janitors -Substitutes 50.00 Expenses -Administration Postage and Supplies 296.77 Equipment and Repair 35.00 Telephone 106.54 Sundry 20.45 Books and Periodicals, etc. Books 1,131.45 Periodicals 252.90 Index and Bulletins 121.30 1,120.43 10,074.27 Carried Forward $1,964.41 $238,480.99 $368,810.74 REPORT OF TOWN AOCOUNTANT Expend (tures-Continued Brought Forward Binding Books 630.47 Periodicals 16.50 Fuel 7.28.47 Light 529.62 Building and Grounds Repairs 152.81 Furniture and Furnishings 50.00 Water 20.20 Supplies 80.00 Sundry Items 19.49 Ali Other 88.07 255 $1,964.41 $238,480.99 1368,810.74 Total Schools and Libraries ... RECREATION AND UNCLASSIFIED Parks and Playgrounds Superintendent 1,900.00 Clerk 441.49 Instructors $4,260.04 2,341.49 1,453.00 1,453.00 Expenses - Administration Postage and Supplies 11.28 Telephone 65.99 Auto Allowance 400.00 Parks Labor 6,482.16 Equipment and Repair 277.96 (las and Oil 58.12 Express 1.51 Town Equipment 787.75 Grass Seed, Fertilizer, etc65.98 Light and Power 209.24 Water 323,16 Flags, 173.41 Misc. Supplies 232.72 Playgrounds Swimming Pool Caretaker 225.00 Transportation 75.00 Chemicals 100.64 $242,741,03 256 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Expenditures -Continued Brought Forward Equipment and Repair Supplies Sundry Items $9,489.92 $3,794.49 $611,551.77 10,034.00 340.51 125.97 77.60 Memorial Day Music 35.00 Flags 24,56 Wreaths 129.00 Food 17.65 206.21 Pensions --Fire Department 349.04 349.04 Contributory Retirement System Pension Accumulation Fund 13,944.00 Interest Deficiency 565.92 Public Works Building Wages and Expenses Labor 7,587.58 Light and Power 417.23 Gas 139.69 Coal 1,200.47 Equipment and Repair 22.54 Tools, etc. 243.82 Repairs and Supplies 596.33 Sundry 133,19 Public Works Projects -Federal Aided Administration Postage and Office Supplies 2.00 Office Equipment and Repair 17.60 Supervisor 1,893.17 Investigator 647.25 CI•erk 445.83 Auto Allowance and Travel 125.00 Telephone 85.88 Sundry 45.37 General Protects Labor 492.20 Bus, Carfares, etc. 48.00 14,509.92 10,340.85 Carried Forward $9,489.92 43,794.49 $611,551.77 Carried Forward $3,802.00 $39,234.51 $611,551.77 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 257 Expenditures --Continued Brought Forward $3,802.00 $39,234.51 $611,551.77 Equipment and Repair 48.99 Private Equipment 277.50 Town Equipment 290.54 Saone Bounds 207.25 Gravel, Sand, Brick, etc. 5.18 Sundry Items 39.86 Lunchroom Propeets Food 747.06 Gas, Coal and Ou1 320.60 Trucking 360.70 Equipment 37.39 Sundry Items 194.89 Public Works -Welfare Aid 258 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Brought Forward Expenditures -Continued Erection of Honor Roll Supplies $54,346.02 $611,551.77 88.50 88.50 Building and Plumbing By -Laws Printing 1,014.29 1,014.29 Total Recreation and UncIasslfed ENTERPRISES AND CEMETERIES Water Department Personal Services 6,331.96 Assistant Superintendent 1,670.15 Clerk 1,174.16 13.98 13.98 Assistant Clerk 356.58 Insurance Workmen's Compensation 2,765.37 Public Liability 70.37 Automobile Liability 1,059.31 Automobile Fire and Theft 71.86 Building Fire 1,504.96 Boiler 409.35 War Damage 1,270.99 Administration of Trust Funds Printing Town Report Ambulance Maintenance Laundry - Gas and O11 Equipment and Repair Sundry Administration Postage 393.72 Supplies 179.47 Equipment and Repair 159.70 Recording Fees 39.67 Sundry Items 24.27 Maintenance 7,152.21 Labor 9,676.67 Pipe and Fittings 100.95 65.17 65.17 Hydrants and Fittings 788.28 Meters and Parts 888.20 670.94 670.94 Equipment Rentals 1,699.11 54.28 36.08 53.64 24.71 Unclassified Lighting Clock 9.19 Funeral Flowers 33.00 Reviewing Stand 10.00 Indexing 33.11 Rationing Hoard 535.79 Sundry hems 87.46 168.71. 708.54 Carried Forward $54,346.02 $611,651.77 Gas and Oil 5.47 Trench Repairs 137.52 Equipment and Repair 1,130.98 Thawing 66.40 Insurance 492.55 Sundry Items 321.73 Water Services Expenses Labor 1,692,67 Pipe and Fittings 1,780.55 Street Repair 200.74 Town Equipment 137.21 Stone, Gravel 16.90 Sundry Items 109.16 3,200.89 16,104.59 3,937.23 $55,448.81 Carried Forward $23,242.71 $667,000.58 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT Expenditures --Continued Brought Forward Cemeteries Munroe Personal Services Superintendent 200.00 Clerk 100.00 Wages and Expenses Labor 1,975.35 Tools 73.67 Equipment Rental 25.00 Shrubs, Seed, etc. 137.65 Water 5.67 Cement 9.10 Loam 73.50 All Other 23.04 Westview Personal Services Superintendent 400.00 Clerk 100.00 Wages and Expenses Postage and Supplies 19.53 Sundry 32.00 Labor 2,535.32 Tools 317.13 Gas and Gil 53.38 Water 39.42 Shrubs, Seed, etc. 362.68 Cement 25.78 Equipment Rental 100.00 Sundry 193.25 Total Enterprises and Cemeteries 259 $23,242.'71 $667,000.58 300.00 2,322.98 500.00 3,678.54 MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS Temporary Loans Anticipation of Revenue 250,000.00 All Other 15,000.00 265,000.00 General Loans General - 12,000.00 Highway 5,000.00 30,044.23 260 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Expenditures—Continued Brought Forward $1,700.00 $265,000.00 $697,044.81 Sewer 23,000.00 Sewer and Drain 12,000.00 School 4,500.00 public Service Enterprises Water 14,000.00 Total INTEREST Temporary Loans Anticipation of Revenue 493.00 General Loans General 1,024.37 Highway 80.63 Sewer 2,893.75 Sewer and Drain 2,160.00 School 720.00 Public Service Enterprises Water 936.25 Total REFUNDS Taxes 2,674.02 Motor Vehicle Excise 442.78 Public Service Enterprises 64.95 Accrued Ixrierest .26 All Other 16.85 Total AGENCY, TRUST AND INVESTMENT Taxes State Taxes State Tax 54,450.00 North Metropolitan Sewer 17,759.84 70,500.00 8,308.00 3,198.86 335,500.00 $8,308.00 3,198.86 Carried Forward $17,000.00 • $265,000.00 $697,044.81 Carried Forward $72,209.84 $1,044,051.67 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT Expenditures ---Continued Brought Forward $72,209.84 Metropolitan Water . 28,850.60 Auditing Municipal Accounts 1,933.80 State Parks and Reservations 664.24 County Taxes County Tax 28,425,75 Middlesex County Tuberculosis Hospital 6,530.78 Franchise Tax Abatement 2,120.22 140,735.23 Licenses State Sporting Licenses 987.75 County Dog Licenses 2,263.05 Cemeteries 3,792.13 Miscellaneous Trust 57.08 Sewer House Connection Deposits 297.24 Water House Connection Deposits210.61 Food stamps 9,400.00 Miscellaneous Deposits 324.00 Federal Grants Dependent Children Md For Administration 647.68 For Aid 3,986.20 Old Age Assistance For Administration 1,025.77 For Aid 30,010.36 Total Revenue Expenditures $1,044,05L67 53,001.87 193,737.10 NON -REVENUE EXPENDITURES SEWER CONSTRUCTION North Lexington Witness 40.00 Town Counsel 1,000.00 Contraot. 500,00 $1,237,78837 1,540.00, Carried Forward $1,540.00 $1,237,788.77 262 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Expenditures—Continued Brought Forward Sundry Construction Labor 2,270.66 Town Equipment 554.36 Cement, Brick and Sand 69.38 Sundry Items 68.54 Street Repairs 20.00 Vine Brook Sewer and Drain Takings Sundry SEWER CONSTRUCTION Unemployment Relief Labor Tools and Equipment Town Equipment Private Equipment Brick, Cement, Sand, etc. Lumber Gas and 01] Explosives Street Repairs Sundry items WATER CONSTRUCTION 60.00 55.97 1,148.19 2.92 1,344.76 629.00 668.41 30.32 163.70 107.18 4,955.00 293.61 Sundry Construction Labor 1,299.58 Pipe and Fittings 1,359.75 Town Equipment 467.39 Sand, Gravel, etc. 44.06 Sundry Items 158.91 COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Expenses Postage and Supplies $ 334.63 Printing and Advertising 140.50 Observation Pest 2,097.11 Police Division 1,386.88 54.63 Labor $1,540.00 $1,237,788.77 2,982.94 115.97 9,343.09 3,309.89 Carried Forward $4,013.65 $17,291.69;1,237,788.77 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 263 Expenditures—Continued Brought Forward $4,013.65 $17,291.69 $1,237,788.77 Secretary 647.50 Medical Supplies 1,072.04 Equipment 468.52 Telephone 775.19 Fire Department 98.00 Report Center 427.92 Air Raid 2,236.79 Rescue 315.56 Electric 99.96 Sundry Items 269.02 Total Non -Revenue Accounts Total Revenue and Non -Revenue Cash Balance December 31, 1942 Grand Total $10,424.15 $ 37,715.84 1,265,504.61 335,747.71 11,601,258.32 264 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SEWER ASSESSMENT FUND For Maintenance and Construction CREDITS Balance January 1, 1942 Collections 1942 Sewer Assessments Paid in Advance Sewer Assessments Unapportioned Sewer Assessments 1940 Sewer Assessments 1941 Sewer Assessments 1942 Sewer Assessments in Tax Titles DEBITS Transfer to Pay Maturing Debts $2,500.00 Balance December 31, 1942 4,273.91 Total $6,773.91 $1,284.10 379.00 29.46 473.23 1,567.00 52.93 WATER ASSESSMENT FUND For Water Construction by Vote of Town CREDITS Balance January 1, 1942 Collections 1942 Waster Assessments Paid in Advance 'Water Assessments Unapportioned Water Assessments 1940 Water Assessments 1941 Water Assessments 1942 Water Assessments in Tax Titles Total DEBITS Balance December 31, 1942 $10,118.81 $925.34 1,200.94 42.05 339.74 1,062.28 49.22 $2,988.19 3,785.72 $6,773.91 $6,499.24 3,619.67 $10,118.81 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 263 ROAD MACHINERY FUND CREDITS Balance January 1, 1942 Collections for Rentals 1942 Unexpended Appropriation Balance De- cember 31, 1942 DEBITS Transfer by vote of Town: March 23—To Road Machinery Ac- count Balance December 31, 1942 $12,030.97 16,009.67 6,729.56 ;34,770.20 $15,000.00 19,770.20 $34,770.20 WATER DEPARTMENT AVAILABLE SURPLUS CREDITS Balance January 1, 1942 Receipts in Excess of Appropriation Unexpended Appropriation Balance December 31, 1942 DEBITS 537,473.99 25,053.91 5,951.63 $68,489.53 Transfer by vote of Town: March 23—To Maturing Debts $28,572.40 Balance December 31, 1942 39,617.13 $68,489.53 SALE OF REAL ESTATE FUND CREDITS Balance January 1, 1942 $788.72 2,126.00 Sale of Tax TLt]e Possessions $2,913.72 DEBITS Balance December 31, 1942 $2,913.72 266 TOWN OF LEXINGTON WESTVIEW CEMETERY SALE OF LOTS FUND CREDITS Balance January 1, 1942 $1,794.05 Co11en/Lions in 1942 for Sale of Lots 3,630.59 Unexpended Appropriation Balance December 31 1942 214.46 DEBITS Transfer by vote of Town: March 23—For Wages and Expenses $1,500.00 Balance December 31, 1942 4,139.10 $5,639.10 OVERLAY RESERVE FUND CREDITS Balance January 1, 1942 DEBITS Balance December 31, 1942 1,431.65 REVENUE ACCOUNT 1942 CREDITS Tax Levy Polls Personal Property Real Estate Appropriation of Available Funds 1942—Before Fixing Tax Rate Estimated Receipts 1942 Over Assessments 1941 State Parks and Reservations $ 34.53 Metropolitan Sewer Tax 554.46 Metropolitan Water Tax 669.83 Appropriation Balances December 31, 1942 Estimated Receipts—Surplus DEBITS Appropriations March 23, 1942 Taxes for 1942 State Tax $825,830.01 54,450.00 $5,639.10 $1,431.65 $ 7,714.00 45,805.77 612,309.06 58,372.40 259,448.09 1,258.82 41,117.21 61,913.80 $1,087,939.14 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT Revenue Account 1942—Continued State Parks and Reservations 664.24 Auditing Municipal Accounts 1,933.80 North Metropolitan Tax 17,759.84 Metropolitan Water Tax 28,850.60 Franchise Tax 2,120.22 Middlesex County Tax 28,425,75 County Tuberculosis Hospital Tax 6,530.78 Under Assessments 1941 County Tuberculosis Hospital Tax 223.05 Overlay Overdrafts For 1936 229,65 For 1937 136.65 For 1938 284.27 For 1939 331.46 For 1940 923.51 Overlay for 1942 16,014.24 Excess Revenue to Excess and Deficiency 103,231.07 ;1,087,999.14 EXCESS AND DEFICIENCY 1942 CREDITS Balance forward January 1, 1942 Collections on Tax Titles Real Estate Tax $11,019.69 Costs 212.15 Interest 858.37 Water Assessment Interest 19.02 Sewer Assessment Interest 7.92 Sidewalk Assessment 11.66 Sidewalk Assessment Interest 1.73 Street Assessment 12.18 Street Assessment Interest 6.76 Authorized Deduction on Tax Title—Real Estate Transfer for Vote of Town March 23—Police Radio Transmitter March 23—Central Fire Station Alterations Revenue Surplus 1942 Tax Titles taken during 1942 DEBITS Additions to Existing Tax Titles 267 ;110,233.02 12,149.48 3,826.91 380.34 500.00 103,231.07 $ 4,391.55 10,065.13 5230,320.82 268 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Excess and Deficiency—Continued Refund of Motor Vehicle License 7.50 Balance December 31, 1942 215,856.64 5280,320.82 TRUST ACCOUNTS ASSETS Trust Funds—Cash and Securites In Custody of: Trustees of Public Trusts Trustees] of Bridge Charitable Fund Trustees of School Fund Trustees of Cary Memorial Library Treasurer of Contributory Retirement System LIABILITIES Battle Green Fund—Orin W. Fiske 5653.18 Battle Green Fund—Edith C. Redman 500.00 Eleanor S. Beals Charity Fund 2,291.78 Halite C. Blake Prize Fund 1,045.00 Patriots' Day Fund—Leroy S. Brown 5,000.00 Patriots' Day Fund—Leroy 5, Brown( Income) 94.15 Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds: Colonial (Principal) 1,100.00 Colondal (Income) 546.23 Munroe (Princapl) 33,685.00 Munroe (Income) 1,280.38 Westview (Principal) 23,832,33 Westview (income) 419.19 Frederick L. Emery Fund 5,113.01 Emma I. Fiske Flower Fund 311.34 Emma I. Fiske School Fund 528.78 Charles E. French Colonial Cemetery Fund 2,108.10 Charles E. French Sohool Medal Fund 2,657.88 Jonas Gammell Charity Fund 536.95 Harriet R. Gilmor Charity Fund ....,. 665.25 Hayes Fountain Fund 1,049.75 Lexington High School Scholarship Fund 263.84 Herbert T. Hilton Munroe Cemetery Fund 4,627.13 George O. Smith Park Fund 2,573.65 George W. Taylor Flag Fund 2,074.32 George W. Taylor Tree Fund 2,400.91 William A. Tower Memorial Park Fund 10,000.00 Louise E. Wilkins Flower Fund 77.14 105,435.29 6,810.71 847.07 27,487.96 77,959.20 $218,540.23 105,435.29 REPORT OF TOWN AUCOUN'IAN'I Trust Accounts—Continued Samuel J. Bridge Charity Fund El4zabeth B. Gerry Charity Fund 4,475.22 2,335.49 Robert P. Clapp School Fund Cary Memorial Library Fund 11,724.78 Beals Library Fund 1,100.00 Laura M. Brigham Library Fund 3,042.50 Leroy S. Brown Library Fund 2,000.00 Alice Butler Cary Library Fund 2,940.00 Marcia Cary Library Fund—Income Reserve 354.31 Goodwin _Musical Collection Fund 1,025.00 Library Book Purchase Fund 1,000.00 Jane Phinney Library Fund 124.19 Nelson W. Denney Library Fund 2,000.00 Paulina Burbank Pierce Library Fund 1,000.00 Clara Robbins Library Fund 100.00 Wellington Library Fund 1,077.18 Annuity Savings Fund Annuity Reserve Fund Pension Accumulation Fund Expense Fund Undistributed Income 37,161.80 2,206.42 36,740.28 307.22 1,543.48 TOWN OF LEXINGTON BORROWING CAPACITY OF THE TOWN January 1, 1943 Real and Personal Property Valuation 1940 Less Abatements Valuation 1941 Leas Abatements Valuation 1942 less Abatements Motor Vehicles Valuation 1940 Less Abatements Valuation 1941 Less Abatements Valuation 1942 Less Abatements Average Valuation for 3 years, less abatements Borrowing Capacity, 3% Town Debt December 31, 1942 Loans Outside Debt Limit: Storm Damage Loan 1939 Sewer Loan of 1915 $8,000.00 9,000.00 269 6,810.71 847.0' 270 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Borrowing Capacity of the Town—Continued Water Loan of 1928 Water Loan of 1929 Water Loan of 1941 Defense Loan of 1942 Total 2,00000 4,000.00 35,000.00 15,000.00 $73,000,00 Federal Project Loans Outside Debt Limit: Sewer Loan of 1933 2,00000 Sewer Loan of 1938 26,111.00 Municipal Relief Loan Sewer 1940 40,000.00 Mu ni Cipal Relief Loan Sewer 1940 27,000.00 27,487.96 Sewer and Drain Loan 1938 132,000.00 Water Standpipe Loan 1934 6,000.00 $77,959.20 $218,540.23 522,085,277.00 21,827,648.00 21,687,363.00 1,002,904.00 660,148.00 960,223.00 $68,222,563.00 $ 22,741,188.00 $682,235.00 $398,400.00 Total Town. Debt Inside Debt Limit Borrowing Capacity January 1, 1943 .... $233,111.00 $306,111.00 PROPERTY ACCOUNTS ASSETS Land and Buildings Furniture and Other Property Total ,LIABILIIIBS Land and Buildings Town Office and Cary Memorial Buildings Fire Department Sewer Department Schools Libraries Parks, PIaygrounds, Gymnasia and Town Farm Land .. Public Warks Fluilding Foreclosed Tax Title Property Water Supply System Cemeteries $467,000.00 24,729.33 590,100.00 1,146,188.49 120,131.21 Bathhouse 221,500.00 6,525.00 48,800.00 71,225.04 854,350.00 35,549.00 92,289.00 #589,946.00 63,686,098.03 286,401.69 $3,872,499.72 $3,586,098.03 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 271 Property Accounts—•Continued Furniture and Other Property Town Offices and Cary Memorial Buildings 30,650.00 Police Department 3,643.00 Fire Department 54,155.00 Sealer oP Weights and Measures 1,000.00 Tree Warden 2,000.00 Sewer Department 1,000.00 Highway I]epartmez t 16,000.00 Schools 98,024.19 Libraries 65,000.09 Parks, Playgrounds, Gymnasia and Bathhouse 3,300.00 Public Works Building 1,200.00 Water Supply System 9,600.00 Cemeteries 829.50 Total 286,401.69 $3,872,499.72 272 TOWN OF LEXINGTON APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS — REVENUE £tfi of p.1 Miod saaue[ag onus/tali paaaa,isuea,l aacuorsg pepuodxeua sa$aet;p aegiO pue saa;suBxj 71geQ ajU LI A 9,110ut ;deleg uo se.tnMFpuadx1 , o mm w O al L9 1-1 L ei od w y. .� O t 4 s}dleaag ae111O puo vLe Sae;BuBxj, 'siie(Yi W 2,6T snapiutado.iddy IMI WOall pavMao,g geaneleg O 0 p O a 0 K cn m44 CM ," o ,-i 6 tet` e.en r o ca ce N '-1 w CO CA �e LO o m 0 o ci 00 me v w 441-1 OD o MD eti eV er 44 11:: CV U N CO. .. u 1-4 e.1 a oo n m a O O C O Ca r= co CO 11 ▪ a CO o m o W Cr ui uG y� C M M i M UM CD r- ,a cc oo gra aS ,y .4 ti CM O w i xpenses Foreclosure and Redemption of Tax Titles Other Finance Offices and Accounts ollector's Department: Personal Services Expenses APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS - REVENUE - Continued Assessor's Department: Personal Services Expenses 5,853.83 260.00 6,105.58 8.25 500.00 135.00 540.61 $23.16 71.23 Law Department: Personal Services - Speeial Fees 2,000.00 1,755.00 245.00 Expenses 300.00 76.27 223.73 PO Pi Town Clerk's Department: '0 Personal Services 2,478.16 2,464.96 13.20 0 Expenses 261.90 254.97 6.93 .03 Elections Department: O Expenses - Selectmen 1,716.00 1,630.00 86.00 Expenses - Town Clerk 181.92 181.92 p Registrations Department: Personal Services 450.00 200.00 638.75 11.25 Expenses 600.00 566.95 33.05 Public Works -Supt's Office: O Personal Services 4,774.17 4,774.16 0.01. Expenees 150.00 139.13 $2.38 8.49 1.3 Town Offices and Cary Mem- Z orial BuIIding: 1'7 Personal Services 4,600.00 4,499.97 0.03 Expenses ................ 7,000.00 270.11 6,712.32 557.82 Engineering Department: Personal Services 9,408.62 8,491.40 Expenses 875.00 820.51 Planning Board: Expenses 250.00 51.27i 198.73 917.22 54.49 APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS - REVENUE - Continued Board of Appeals: Expenses 150.00 45.75 104.25 ................ Retirement Board: Expenses 450.00 450.00 Protection of Persons and Property Police Department: Personal Services 38,347.54 37,614.76 '732.78 Expenses 3,780.00 1,131.65 3,987.87 923.78 Radio Transmitter $405.00 24.66 380.34E 1-3 Fire Department: 0 Personal Services 39,000.00 38,067.65 18.55 913.80 Expenses 8,565.00 2,036.08 8,562.32 27.14 2,011.62 Installation of Fire Alarm a Boxes 625.00 4.58 614.58 15.00 Central Fire Station A]teraE. - tions 500.00 500.00E iBuilding Department: Personal Services 1,100.00 1,100.00 0 Expenses 130.00 126.00 4.00 Z Wire Department: Personal Services 600.00 600.00 Expenses 100.00 77.10- 22,90 Weights and Measures Depart- ment: Personal Services 500.00 45833 41.67 Expenses 265.00 197.41 67.59 Insect Suppression: Personal Services 300.00 300.00 Wages and Expenses 3,700.00 3,583.64 64.49 51,87 ................ APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS - REVENUE - Continued Shade Trees: Wages and Expenses 1,150.00 1,121.40 28.60 Forest Fires: Personal Services 87.50 87.50 Wages and Expenses 860.00 128.25 721.75 Dog Officer: Personal Services 100.00 100.00 Expenses 75.00 25.00 88.26 11.75 Public Safety Committee: 0 Expenses . 554.77 554.77 P2 Health and Sanitation Health Department: Personal Services 500.00 500.00 Expenses 5,500.00 4,813.06 1.25 685.69 Milk Inspection: Z Personal Services 400.00 990.00 Dog Clinic: A Expenses 950.00 415.69 534.31 Q Mental Clinic: z Personal Services 1,750.00 1,750.00 1'3 D. Expenses 100.00 99.84 0.16 P-4 Posture Clin4c: Expenses Vital Statistics: Birth and Death Returns Animal Inspection: Personal Services Slaughtering Inspection: Personal Services PIumbing Department: Personal Services 900.00 900.00 Expenses 178.00 132.00 46.00 Sewer Maintenance: Personal Services 391.25 356.25 35.00 Wages and Expenses 3,500.00 20.86 1,925.40 4.86 1,690.60 Sewer Services: Wages and Expenses 1,500.00 5.87 1,35 .79 96,64 42.44 Drain •Conatruotrion: Watertown St. and Concord Pike 500.00 214.08 Sundry Streets 1,366.14 500.O0D Downing Road 1,400.00 1,381.18 18.82 Dumps and Ashes: Wages and Expenses 1,900.00 425.00 2,102.66 162.89 59.45 Garbage Collection: Contract • 5,300.00 150.00 5,441.94 8.06 625.00 586.44 25.00 11.25 500.00 500.00 800.00 800.00 APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS --- REVENUE - Continued 38.56 13.75 Highways Highway Maintenance: Personal Services Wages and Expenses Chapter 90 Snow Removal: Wages and Expenses Traffice Regulation and Control: Wagers and Expenses Improvement to System Street Lights: Lighting 1,307.98 2,765.67 36,000.00 2,000.00 12,500.00 1,500.00 22,700.00 6,342.14 2,224.42 2,641.67 124.00 30,182.87 15.66 12,143.51 2,165.94 941.43 117.05 12,499.61 0.39 16.00 629.25 57.44 829.31 980.50 38.00 289.48 22,280.90 419.10 285.92 866.14 8 D C APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS - REVENUE - Continued Street. Signs: Wage' and Expenses 400.00 396.82 3.18 Road Machinery: Expenses 16,353.29 9,529.67 6,823.62M Highway Construction: Spring Sit. - Chapter 90 ........ 8,484.79 648.03 7,021.28 2,111.54 Sidewalk Construction: Sundry 21.34 21.34 Charities and Soldiers' Benefits Public Welfare: Town Physician 750.00 750.00 Personal Services 4,370.01 17.00 3,965.49 421.52 Administration Items 1,550.00 100.00 1,467.17 78.30 104.53 Commodity Distribution 1,850.23 1,270.88 579.35 Md and Expenses 40,000.00 1,177,03 41,177.03 Dependent Children: Personal Services 588.64 508.98 79.66 Administration Items 50.00 25.69 ................ 24.31 Aid and Expenses 14,000.00 11,440.32 2,559.68 Old Age A'sietance: Personal Services 1,896.81 1,625.40 271.41 Administration Items, 310.00 224.47 85.53 Aid and Expenses 38,500.00 364.87 37,040.22 1,824.65 Soldiers' Relief: Personal Services 384.56 253.34 131.22 Adaninisdrartion Items 25.00 6.85 18.15 Aid and Expenses 5.000.00 4,626.17 373.83 State Aid 500.00 212.00 288.00 Military Aid 800.00 480.00 320.00 Burials 200.00 200.00 .......... „_ APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS - REVENUE - Continued Schools and LibrarieS School Maintenance' Personal Services 186,731.12 85.00 184,484.85 2,331.27 Expenses 41,428.90 1,201.19 42,583.70 46.39 Out of State Travel 100.00 26.74 73.26 Americanisation Classes ........ 203.00 191.00 12.00 Vocational Education 1,531.00 1,120.43 410.57 Cary Memorial Library: Personal Services 10,147.00 10,074.27 72.73 Expenses 4,522.00 4,247.08 12.96 261.96 Recreation and Unclassified Parks and Playgrounds: Personal Services 2,732.00 2,341.49 390.51 Personal Services -Instructors 1,541.00 1,453.00 88.00 Wages and Expenses 9,650.00 581.17 10,026.88 64.32 139.97 Memorial Day 250.00 206.21 43.79 Pensions -hire Department 1,107.81 349.04 758.17 Retirement Board Pensions: Pension Accumulation Fund.. 13,944.00 13,944.00 Interest Deficiency 565.92 565.92 Public Works Building: Wages and Expenses 10,454.67 225.00 10,321.65 19.20 338.82 Public Works: Labor, Materials and Ex- penses) 5,612.31 3,337.69 2.38 6,333.97 .37 2,618.04 Welfare Aid 1,248.87 13.98 1,234.89 Insatrance: Premiums 5,500.00 1,800.00 7,152.21 147.79 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT a3 w APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS - REVENUE - Continued Administration of Trust Funds: Expenses Town Report: Printing Ambulance Maintenance Erection of Honor Roll Building and Plumbing By -Laws 150.00 1,030.00 1,014.29 Unclassified 560.00 300.00 708,54 Reserve Fund 15,000.00 11,673.85 3,326.15 70.00 65.17 4.83 615.39 55.55 670.94 145,00 25.00 132.63 36.08 1.29 50.00 60.00 88.50 21.50 Enterprises and Cemeteries Water Maintenance: Personal Services Wages and Expenses Water Services Cemetery Maintenance: Munroe -Personal Services Wages and Expenses Westview -Personal Services Wages and Expenses Interest and Maturing Debt Interest on Debt Maturing Debt 3,235.59 21,900.00 5,000.00 300.00 2,334.00 500.00 3,893.00 8,303.75 5.00 61.71 3.200.89 16,027.78 3,736.49 39.70W ................ 4,859.16W ................ 1,074.77 200.74 1,062.77W 300.00 2,322.98 500.00 ............ 3,625.16 53.38 214.468 926.25 8,308.00 38,926.63 31,573.37 70,500.00 11.02 932.00 165.71 151.46 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT $21,051.79 $768,957.61 $71,211.08 $792,874.21 $20,437.98 $41,765.24 86,143.05 120CP APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS - NON -REVENUE Sewer Construction: North Lexington $5,912.43 Sundry 3,123.34 Sewer and Drain Construction: Vine Brook 442.89 'Unemployment Relief: Sewer Con?truction 38,860.33 Street Construction: Pollen Road . 348.15 Water Construction: Sundry 9,882.06 Public Safety Committee: Expenses 15,000.00 Totals $73,569.20 Grand Total $94,620.99 -$768,957.61 $2,409.57 $1,540.00 $6,782.00 10,007.36 2,970.30 $20.00 10,140.40 115.97 326.92 0o C, 50.18 4,235.29 15,157.98 19,517.24 348.15 8 3,309.69 6,572.37 5.25 10,197.04 227.11 4,581.10 0 D Transfer to Excess and Deficiency M Transfer to Road Machinery Fund 5 Transfer to Sale of Lots Fund D Transfer to Drain Const. -Watertown St. W Transfer to Water Department Available Surplus $12,472.46 $22,363.29 $15,405.09 $48,268.18 E 483,683,44 4815,242.50 $35,843.07 841,765.24 454,411.23 X H 0 TABLE OF TOWN DEBT DECEMBER 31, 1942, SHOWING ANN Due Due Due Rate in 1943 in 1944 in 1945 Title of Loan Sewer and Surface Drainage Loan of 1938 Sewer Loan of 1938 Municipal Relief Loan of 1940 for Sewer Construction Municipal Relief Loan of 1940 for Sewer Construction Sewer Loan of 1941 Water Loan of 1941 New Town Office Building Loan of 1928 Sewer Loan of 1937 Lexington Defense Loan of 1942 Street Construction Loan of 1941 School Construction and Remodeling Loan of 1925 Sewer Loan of 1915 Water Loan of 1929 Water Standpipe Loan of 1934 Emergency Storm Damage Loan of 1939 Buckman Tavern Loan of 1913 Water Loan of 1928 Trunk Lille Sewer Loan of 1933 Street Construction Loan of 1938 151% ;1,980.00 $1,800.00 $1,620.00 124% 1,155.00 1,050.00 946.00 1% 375.00 1% 250.00 %% 48.75 5's % 243.75 4% 440.00 4% 200.00 1% 136.00 %% 78.75 4% 640.00 4% 300.00 4%% 127.50 3/% 192.50 1j% 140.00 4,4% 42.50 4% 40.00 80.00 1,4% 11.88 325.00 275.00 210.00 41.26 206.25 360.00 160.00 105.00 56.25 360.00 180.00 42.50 52.50 70.00 170.00 33.75 168.75 280.00 120.00 75.00 33.76 180.00 60.00 UAL PAYMENTS OF INTEREST TO BE RAISED BY REVENUE 194,3-1953 INCLUSIVE Due in 1946 Due in 1947 $1,440.00 #1,260.00 840.00 735.00 225.00 176.00 136.00 26.25 131.25 200.00 80.00 45.00 1/.25 106.00 18.75 93.75 120.00 40.00 15.00 Due Sn 1948 Due Due Due Due Due in 1949 in 1950 in 1951 in 1952 in 1953 Total $1,080.00 ;900.00 $720.00 6540.00 5360.00 $180.00 *11,880.00 630.00 525.00 420.00 315.00 210.00 106.00 6,930.00 126.00 75.00 25.00 1,600.00 75.00 11.25 66.25 40.00 95.00 3.75 18.76 15.00 1,005.00 183.75 918.75 1,440.00 600.00 875.00 180.00 1,080.00 540.00 370.00 245.00 210.00 42.50 40.00 80.00 11.88 '2otal $6,380.63 ;5,018.75 $3,961.25 $3.133.75 $2,562.50 $2,017.50 $1,567.50 $1,180.00 $865.00 $570.00 8285.00 $27,531.88 TABLE OF TOWN DEBT DECEMBER 31, 1942, SHOWING ANNUAL PAYMENTS OF Due Due Due Due Due Rate in 1943 in 1944 M1945 in 1946 in 1947 Title of Loan Sewer and Surface Drainage Loan of 1938 Sewer Loan of 1938 Municipal Relief Loan of 1940 for Sewer Construction Municipal Relief Loan of 1940 for Sewer Construction Sewer Loan of 1941 Water Loan of 1941 New Town Office Building Loan of 1928 Sewer Loan of 1927 Lexington Defense Loan of 1942 Street Construotion Loan of 1941 School Construction and Remodling Loan of 1926 Sewer Loan of 1916 Water Loan of 1929 Waster Standpipe Loan of 1934 Emergency Storm Damage Loan of of 1939 Buckman Tavern Loan of 1913 Water Loan of 1928 Trunk Line Sewer Loan of 1933 Street Construction Loan of 1938 11A% 612,000.00 512,000.00 512,000.00 $12,000.00 512,000.00 1%% 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 PRINCIPAL TO BE RAISED BY REVENUE 1943-1953 INCLUSIVE Due Due Dae in 1948 In 1949 in 1950 Dun Due Due in 1952 in 1953 In 1951 512,000.00 512,000.00 812,006.00 512,000.00 $12,000.00 812,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 1% 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 1% 4,000.00 4.1% 1,000.00 %% 5,000.00 4% 2,000.00 4% 1,000.00 1% 3,000.00 44% 3,000.00 4% 4,500.00 4% 3,000.00 4%% 2,000.00 31/6% 3,000.00 4,000.00 1,000,00 5,000.00 2,000.00 1,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 4,600.00 3,000.00 2,000.00 3,000.00 1%% 4,000.00 4,000.00 4%% 1,000.00 4% 2,000.00 4% 2,000.00 Mg; 1,900.00 4,000.00 1,000.00 5,000.00 2,000.00 1,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 4,500.00 3,060.00 3,000.00 1,000.00 5,000.00 2,000.00 1,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 1,000.00 5,000.00 2,000.00 1,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 2,000.00 Total 5132,000.00 66,000.00 40,000.00 27,000.00 7,000.00 35,000.00 12,000.00 5,000.00 15,000.00 12,000.00 13,500.00 9,000.00 4,000.00 6,000.00 8,000.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 1,900,00 Total 565,400.00 558,500.00 549,500.00 541,000.00 538,000.00 534,000.00 832,000.00 526,000.00 518,000.00 818,000.00 818,000.00 5398,400.00 INDEX INDEX Animal Inspector, Report of Appeals, Report of Board of Appointed Officers April 19th Committee, Report of Assessors, Report of Board of 281 113 112 13 100 123 Births 78 Building •Inspector, Report of 109 Cary Memorial Library: Investment Committee, Report of 182 Librarian, Report of 184 Treasurer, Report of 130 Trustees, Report of 179 Cemetery Commissioners, Report of 110 Committees Appointed 18 Committee on Public Safety, Report of 93 Deaths 80 Dental Clinic, Report of 121 Director of Accounts, Report of 172 Engineer, Report of 95 Fire Engineers, Report of 129 Health Inspector, Report of 128 Health, Report of Board of 86 Highway Division, Report of 197 Jurors, List of 88 Lectures, Report of Committee on 102 Marriages 79 Middlesex County Extension Service, Report of 98 Milk Inspector, Report of 108 Park Division, Report of 166 Planning Board, Report of 119 Plumbing Inspector, Report of 162 Police Department, Report of 103 Posture Clinic, Report of 122 Public Welfare Agent, Report of 187 Public Works, Report of Superintendent of 106 Retirement Board, Report of Treasurer 164 School Department 136 (See Page 282 for detailed index) Sealer of Weights and Measures, Report of 106 Selectmen, Report of 81 282 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Sewer Division, Report of 204 Shade Tree and Moth Division, Report of 170 Slaughtering, Report of Inspector of 114 Soldiers' Relief, Report of Agent of 194 Tax Collector, Report of 163 Town Accountant, Report of 219 (See Page 283 for detailed index) Town Clerk, Report of 76 Births 78 Deaths 80 Marriages 79 Town Counsel, Report of 115 Town Engineer, Report of 95 Town Meeting Members 6 Town Officers 4 Town Physician, Report of 193 Town Records: Warrant for Town Meeting March 2, 1942 19 Annual Town Meeting, March 2, 1942 27 Adjourned Town Meeting, March 23, 194E 35 Warrant for State Primary, September 15, 1942 54 State Primary Election, September 15, 1942 56 Warrant for State Election, November 3, 1942 63 State Election, November 3, 1942 67 Representative Flection, November 13, 1942 74 Town Treasurer, Report of 176 Trustees of the Bridge Charitable Fund, 1942, Report of 208 Trustees of Public Trusts, Report of 210 Water Division, Report of 202 Wire Inspector, Report of 186 W. P. A., Report of 160 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Attendance Officer, Report of 168 Enrollment in Lexington Public. Schools 158 Financial Statements 138 Lexington Parent-Teacher Association 140 Prizes 157 Roster of Teachers 142 School Committee Organization 139 School Committee, Statement by 136 Senior High School Graduating CIass 156 Superintendent of Schools, Report of 146 INDEX 283 [NDEX TO ACCOUNTANT REPORT Accounting Department: Expenses Personal Services Administration of Trust Funds Ambulance—Maintenance Aniinal Inspector—Personal Services Appeals, Board of Appropriation Committee: Expenses Personal Services Assessors' Department: Expenses Personal Services Balance Sheet: Deterred Revenue Accounts General Property Accounts Town Debts Trust Accounts Borrowing Capacity of the Town Building Department: Expenses Personal Services Building and Plumbing By -Laws -Printing Care of Dumps and Removal of Ashes Cemetery Maintenance: Munroe: Personal Services Wages and Expenses Westview: Personal Services Wages and Expenses Collector's Department: Expenses Personal Services 237 837 257 257 246 241 284 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Contributory Retirement System: Pension Accumulation Fund Interest Deficiency on Funds County Taxes Dental Clinic: Expenses Personal Services Dependent Children: Aid and Expanses Administration Personal Services 256 256 261 246 246 251 251 251 237 Dependent Children Fund: 237 For Administration 261 For Aid 261 289 239 225 221 270 226 268 269 243 243 258 248 259 259 259 259 238. 238 Committee on Public Safety—Non Revenue 245 Dog Clinic—Expenses Dog Officer: Expenses 246 244 Personal Services 244 Elections Department: Expenses (Under Jurisdiction of Selectmen) Expenses (Under Jurisdiction of Town Clerk) Engineering Department: Expenses 240 240 241 Personal Services 241 Erection of Honor Roll 258 Excess and Deficiency 267 Expenditures: Agency 260 General Government 237 Interest on Debt 260 Municipal Indehtedness 259 Refunds L 260 Trust and Investment 260 Fire Department: Expenses Personal Services New Fire Alarm Boxes 243 242 243 Foreclosure and Redemption of Tax Titles 238 INDEX 285 286 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Forest Fires: Parks and Playgrounds: Personal Services 255 and Expenses 244 Personal Services 244 Wages and Expenses 255 Wages Pensions: Garbage Collection 248 Fire Department 256 Health Department: Physician, Town 250 Expenses 245 Personal Services 245 Planning Board—Expenses 241 Plumbing Department: Highway Construction: Expenses 247 Spring Street—Chapter 90 249 Personal Services 247 Highway -Department: Police Department: Road Machinery 249 Expenses 242 Personal Services „ 242 Highway Maintenance:_ Two-way Radio Installation „ , 242 Chapter 90 248 Posture Clinic—Expenses 246 Personal Services 248 Wages and Expenses 248 Public Welfare: Commodity Distribution 250 Insect Suppression: Personal Services ., 250 Personal Services 244 Town Physician 250 Wages and Expenses w 244 Administration Items r 250 Aid and Expenses 250 Insurance 257 Public Warks Building: Law Department: Wages and Expenses 256 Expenses 239 Public Warks: Personal Services and Special Fees L39 Labor, Materials and Expenses 256 Welfare Aid 257 Libraries' Cary Memorial Library—Personal Services 254 Superintendent's Office: 254 Expenses 240 Expenses Persona! Services 240 Memorial Day , .- ............... 256 Receipts: Military Aid 252 Agency, Trust and Investment 235 Cemeteries 234 Milk Inspector—Personal Services 246 General Government 230 General Revenue—Taxes, etc. 228 Miscellaneous Deposits 261 Health and Sanitation 232 Highways,. 232 Old Age Assistance: Interest 234 Administration 251 Libraries 233 Aid and Expenses 251 Municipal indebtedness 235 Personal Services 251 Protection of Persons and Property 231 Public Service Enterprises 233 Old Age Assistance Fund: Public Welfare For Administration 261 3 Recreation 2552 5 For Aid , . 261 Refunds 235 Other Finance Offiees and Accounts 238 Schools , 233 Special Assessments and Privileges 229 Overlay Reserve Fund 266 Unclassified , 233 INDEX 287 288 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Registrations Department: Street Lights 249 Expenses .... 240 Personal Services 240 Street Signs 249 Town Clerk's Department: Revenue Account 1942 266 Expenses 239 Personal Services 289 Road Machinery Fund y 263 Town Offices and Cary Memorial Building: Sale of Real Estate Fund 265 Expenses 241 Persona] Services 841 School Department: Americanization Classes 254 Town Report—Printing E57 Expenses ,. 252 ` Personal Services L52 Traffic Regulation and Control: Vocational Education w••- 254 Improvements to System 249 Wages and Expenses 849 Selectmen's Department: Expenses 237 Treasurer's Department: Personal Services r 237 Expenses 238 Personal Services 238 Sewer Assessment Fund 264 Unclassified 257 Sewer Construction: Drain Construction—Downing Road 247 Vital Statistics 246 Drain Construction—Watertown Street and Concord Pike 247 Drain and Sewer Construction—Vine Brook—Non Revenue 262 Sundry Streets—Non Revenue 262 Water Assessment Fund 264 North Lexington—Non Revenue . 261 Water Construction: Sewer House Connection Deposits 261. Sundry Streets 262 Sundry Streets—Non Revenue 262 Sewer Maintenance: Personal Services 247 Water Department Available Surplus 265 Services L47 Wages and Expenses 247 Water House Connection Deposits w 261 Shade Trees—Wages and Expenses 244 Water Maintenance: Personal Services 258 Slaughtering Inspection --Personal Services 246 Services 258 Wages and Expenses w 258 Snow Removal Y 248 Weights and Measures Department: Soldiers' Relief: Expenses 24.1 Administration 252 Personal Services w . 244 Aid and Expenses w 252 Personal Services 252 Westview Cemetery Sale of Lots Fund 266 State Aid 252 Wire Department: Expenses 244 State Taxes y 260 Personal Services 244 TABLES Appropriation Accounts--Revenue 272 Appropriation Accounts—Non Revenue 280 Interest on Town Debt due 1943 -1953 inc. 280 Town Debt due 1943-1953 Inc. 280