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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1950-Annual Report ANN UAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICERS OF s*4•190..4 Il775 4r`. 7 AMA kr LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS YEAR 1950 Somerville Printing Co.,Inc Somerville,Mass. 4 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN OF LEXINGTON LEXINGTON LIST OF TOWN OFFICERS "The Birthplace of American Liberty" March, 1950 to March, 1951 Population 1950 Census— 17,098 (Preliminary Count) Board of Selectmen Highest elevation--385 feet above mean sea level George W Emery, Chairman '53 Lowest elevation— 110 feet above mean sea level Frederick M Gay, '53 Donald E Nickerson, '51 William H Driscoll, '51 Lewis L Hoyt, '52 Settled — 1642—Cambridge Farms Incorporated as a Town----- 1713 Town Treasurer Town Clerk James J. Carroll, '51 James J. Carroll, '51 Valuation— $30,659,186 00 Tax Rate— 1950 — $43 00 Collector of Taxes (Temporary) Miss G. Mildred Thompson, '51 Area of town in acres . 10,650 42 (To fill vacancy caused by death of William$ Scammanl Area of town in miles 16 64 School Committee Extreme length in miles 5 8 Mrs George P. Morey,Chairman, '51 George P.Wadsworth, '53 'Charles G. Davis, '52 Extreme width in miles 4,85 George W. Slade,'53 Myron C Fisher,Jr., '52 Cemetery Commissioners Public Streets —(miles)— Accepted . 58.13 William G. Potter, Chairman, '51 Gail W.Smith,'52 Frederick J. Spencer, '53 Private Streets: Unaccepted 36 43 Trustees of Public Trusts Paper 26.66 I Howard 5. 0. Nichols,Chairman, '52 Clarence S.Walker, '56 Thomas G. Lynah,'54 State Highways . ... 11.28 Trunk Line Sewers . . . . 9.01 Moderator Charles E. Ferguson, '51 Street Sewers ............... 26.38 Water Mains 90.2 Constables John C Russell, '51 James F Mowat, '51 Located 10 6 miles from Boston Planning Board Well laid out Parks and Playgrounds I Richard P Cromwell,Chairman,'51 Win S Couette, '52 William G Potter, '54 Schools—Class A Frederic K,Johnson'53 Aiden L Ripley, '55 Alan G. Adams, '54 *Resigned---effective March 1, 1951 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 5 6 ANNUAL REPORTS APPOINTED OFFICERS Board of Retirement Howard S. 0. Nichols, Chairman, '52 Terms for One Year Unless Indicated Otherwise Wallace C.Weisinger "Mrs. Ethel U. Rich (Temp Town Accountant) Animal Inspector • (Replacing Frank D. Walker on Military Leave) Dr. John J. Murphy, Jr. Bridge Charitable Fund Trustees Appropriation Committee Howard S 0 Nichols, Chairman, '52 Howard A Patterson, Chairman, '53 Thomas G Lynah, '54 Clarence S Walker, '56 William M. Hall, Vice Chairman, '52 Adrian W Cleveland, '51 Ralph H Tucker, '52 Building Inspector Clarence E. Smith, '51 John J. Sullivan, '53 Leon W Bateman, '51 Raymond W. James, '53 Ernest A Lindstrom Thomas M. Donnelly, 3r '52 Burial Agents Assessors Alice M McCarthy Albert F. Douglass Leland H. Emery, Chairman Thomas M Montague William H. Shanahan William I. Burnham Board of Appeals Constable (Acting Under Building and Zoning Laws) Charles E Moloy Errol H. Locke, Chairman, '53 Aiden L. Ripley, '55 Lester T. Redman,'53 Dental Clinic Thomas G. Lynah, '54 "Walter C. Ballard,'51 Mrs. Vincent Burke Mrs. John R. Rich * (To fill unexpired term of John F. Rich, resigned) Thomas 5 Grindle Board of Appeals—Associate Members Dog Officers J Henry Duffy Edwin B Worthen,Jr. John A. Russell E M LaRose Elmer C Houdlette George W. Emery Executive Clerk, Selectmen Board of Health Hazel J Murray Dr William L Cosgrove, Chairman, '51 Rufus L McQuillan, '53 George E. Russell, '52 Fence Viewers Ivan G Pyle, M D, Consultant Physician H Webster Thomas John J Garrity Board of Health Sanitarian Field Drivers Richard F. Jackson John W Rycroft Benjamin W Day Board of Health Agents Hazel J Murray Fire Engineers Thomas Bowdidge (Met State Hospital) Alexander Armour (Met State Hospital) Harold E Roeder, Chairman Alan G Adams George M Hynes Board of Public Welfare Roy A Cook Robert J Fawcett William P Fitzgerald Harold F Lombard, Chairman Arthur F Mason John A. Sellars Forest Warden Francis J Hunt Howard H. Dawes Roy A Cook • (Replacing Edmund Costello,resigned) TOWN OF LEXINGTON 7 8 ANNUAL REPORTS Gammen Legacy Income Trustees • (Acting with Department of Public Welfare) Sealer of Weights and Measures Mrs Robert C Merriam Harold F Lombard Ralph E Chadwick Lockup Keeper Town Accountant John W Rycroft Mrs. Ethel U Rich (Temporary) 'Replacing Frank D Walker on Military Leave) Measurer of Wood and Bark John Bierenbroodspot Harold I Wellington, Town Counsel Moth Department,Superintendent Harold E. Stevens John J Garrity Town Engineer Old Age Assistance Bureau William M Burns Harold F Lombard,Chairman Arthur F Mason John A Sellars Director of Veterans Benefits and Services "Francis 1 Hunt Howard H Dawes " (Replacing Edmund Costello,resigned) Edwin F Chapin Park Superintendent Director of Civil Defense John J Garrity H Webster Thomas Plumbing Inspector Weighers, Public Ernest A Lindstrom Harold 1 Wellington Thomas Lynch Jacob Bierenbroodspot Arthur J Rivet, Jr. Posture Clinic Paul Wagner,Jr Arthur Gennettl Mrs Stanley Berest, Chairman Mrs Norman D Copeland Mrs Robert W Hunter, Co-Chairman Mrs George Wadsworth Mrs. Frank Carpenter Mrs Charles Scribner Mrs Frank Harrington Wire Inspector Mrs John Lappen Mrs Edwin Powers Louis W Bills Mrs Nichian Haroian Public Works Superintendent COMMITTEES APPOINTED AT VARIOUS TOWN MEETINGS William M Burns (Replacing Joseph H DeFoe, resigned) Committee on Lectures under Will of Elisa Cary Farnham and Susanna E Cary Recreation Committee Authorized March 20, 1950 Dr Howard W Foley, Chairman, '52 Waiter E Sands, Chairman e Ernest J Crane, '53 Donald E Legro, '51 James B MacDonald Marguerite Halton Murray T Potter, '53 Robert T Person, '52 Committee to Study Further the Town Manager Plan Registrars of Voters Authorized March 20, 1950 Leon H Truesdale, Chairman '53 Errol H. Locke Donald E Hathaway Malcolm H Clifford, '51 George H Lowe, '52 Henry Brask Michael Hopkins Thacher Jenney 10 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN OF LEXINGTON 9 Trustees of Cary Memorial Library Committee to Develop the Details and Cost of Frederick M. Gay, Chairman the Proposed Veterans Memorial Library Rev. Harold T Handley Mrs Ruth T. Morey Authorized March 21, 1949 Rev. Francis J. Murphy George G Davis Clyde A Booker Steele Lindsay Rev George W.Casey Myron C Fisher Archibald R Giroux George V Morse Rev.Crawford 0 Smith George P. Wadsworth Mrs. Jennie A. Grindle A. Edward Rowse Rev. Floyd J. Taylor George W Slade William E. Phillips Robert H. Watt Rev Roy Pearson George W Emery Lyon Carter(deceased) Rev Robert A Schade Donald E. Nickerson William H Driscoll Lewis L. Hoyt Elementary School Sites Committee Authorized June 1, 1950 Mrs. Ruth Morey Alan G. Adams TOWN MEETING MEMBERS Myron Fisher Frederick K.Johnson Raymond James William H. Driscoll PRECINCT ONE Term Lewis L Hoyt Name Address Expires A Charles T Abbott 26 Richard Road 1953 Long Range Planning Committee Gilbert A Arnold 3 Richard Road 1952 Authorized March 20, 1950 B Alan G. Adams Donald T Clark `George A Baldwin 49 Follen Road 1953 Robert F Aiken Donald M. Fifield Marcus B. Beebe 2 Plymouth Road 1952 Albert 0. Wilson,Jr. Sydney P. Birch 35 Independence Avenue 1953 J Harper Blaisdell,Jr. 12 Plymouth Road 1953 Henry Brask 9 Robbins Road 1952 *Sanborn C Brown 37 Maple Street 1953 Committee to Supervise on Behalf of and Under the Direction 'Gaetano Buttaro 837 Massachusetts Avenue 1953 of the Board of Selectmen,the Construction of the New Fire Station in East Lexington C Authorized March 26, 1945 Lyon Carter 39 Marrett Road 1951 George W. Emery Donald E. Nickerson Percy Catton 203 Follen Road 1951 George C. Sheldon Aiden L Ripley Donald T.Clark 25 Moon Hill Road 1952 Gordon 13. Richards (deceased) Richard P Cromwell 21 Summit Road 1953 Frank A Currier, Jr 27 Tower Road 1952 Ernest Cutter 127 Follen Road 1952 High School Building Committee D Authorized June 1, 1950 Thomas J. Donnelly, Jr. 16 Smith Avenue 1953 Mrs Levi Burnell Stanley I. Phalen J. Henry Duffy 25 Maple Street 1953 Joseph P. Crosby Haskell W. Reed F ' Charles G. Davis A Edward Rowse, Jr. Myron C Fisher 3 Plainfield Street 1952 Munroe H. Hamilton George W Slade George E. Foster 10 Plainfield Street 1953 Miss Elizabeth R Lewis Joseph L. Weis Patrick J Furdon 822 Massachusetts Avenue 1952 James M. West Edwin B Worthen, Jr Mrs Norman A Downs Charles H. Norris G Wilbur M Jaquith (resigned) *Jerome F Garrity 15 Theresa Avenue 1951 Mrs. Steele Lindsay (resigned) Douglas T Gleason 11 Robbins Road 1953 Mrs William H Shanahan (resigned) TOWN OF LEXINGTON 11 12 ANNUAL REPORTS H Lloyd C. Harding 50 Tucker Avenue 1952 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS AT LARGE Arnold E Howard 14 Robbins Road 1952 G George M. Hynes - 28 Locust Avenue 1951 Frederick M. Gay 7 Robbins Road . 1953 H I Lewis L Hoyt 30 Locust Avenue 1952 Donald Irwin 28 Baker Avenue 1952 5 J Harold E Stevens 209 Follen Road 1951 Edwin C Johnson 14 Smith Avenue 1951 *Elected March e, 1950 L PRECINCT TWO *John Lamont 9 Joseph Road 1952 Name Term Dorothy Lindsay 23 Robbins Road 1951 Address Expires Robert F Lutz 821 Massachusetts Avenue 195] A Tracy W. Ames 2 Highland Avenue 1953 M George H. Anker 364 Marrett Road 1953 Harold MacGilvray 12 Cary Street 1953 B William W. MacLean 46 Watertown Street 1951 Walter C. Ballard 8 Raymond Street 1951 Clarence E MacPhee 14 Baker Avenue 1953 Leon W Bateman 10 Winthrop Road 1951 Arthur F. Mason 46 Watertown Street 1951 George W. Butters 40 Highland Avenue 1953 James Paul McCarthy 201 Follen Road 1952 Walter G. Black 1 i Highland Avenue 1953 Paul J McCormack 11 Richard Road 1953 Rufus L McQuillan 35 Tower Road 1953 C Charles B. Meek 142 Marrett Road 1951 F. Sherburne Carter 24 Percy Road 1951 Eugene L Morgan 20 Robbins Road T 952 Robert M Coquillette 53 Forest Street 1952 Thomas C. Morris 4 Robbins Road 1952 Ernest J Crerie 50 Spring Street 1952 D P Charles G. Davis 9 Washington Street 1953 Vernon C. Page 12 Independence Avenue 1953 John H. Devine 19 Slocum Road 1951 Robert T. Person 4 Lexington Avenue 19.53 William F Downe 286 Marrett Road 1951 William E Phillips 37 Tower Road 1951 John F Downey 4 Farmcrest Avenue 1952 R F Haskell W Reed 67 Lowell Street 1952 Clements H Ferguson 30 Vine Brook Road 1951 Aiden L Ripley 52 Follen Road 1951 William Wallace Ferguson 6 Belfry Terrace 1952 Robert W Fernald 4 Washington Street 1953 S William P Fitzgerald 5 Parker Street 1953 Clarence E Smith 6 Pinewood Street 1951 G *Ernest C Smith 50 Fern Street 1953 Roland B Greeley 1359 Massachusetts Avenue 1951 Gordon E Steele 12 Smith Avenue 1951 William Roger Greeley 1948 Massachusetts Avenue 1951 John J Sullivan 1 1 16 Massachusetts Avenue 1951 Bertram P Gustin 50 Bloomfield Street 1952 ✓ H Emile J Vadeboncoeur 35 Brandon Street 1952 Helen H Hager 28 Slocum Road 1953 William M Hall 1357 Massachusetts Avenue 1952 W Stephen F Hamblin 45 Parker Street 1953 John A Wilson 62 Fern Street 1951 Edward Hamlin 15 Bloomfield Street 1953 Harold T Handley 1888 Massachusetts Avenue 1952 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 13 14 ANNUAL REPORTS James A Harding, Jr 14 Highland Avenue 1952 Alice Munson Holmes 86 Spring Street 1952 PRECINCT THREE Robert H Halt ]1 Bennington Road 1952 Name Address Term Expires Ernest R Hunt 47 Farmcrest Avenue 1953 A Alan G Adams 15 Somerset Road 1952 L Harold B. Lamont 20 Winthrop Road 1951 B Elizabeth R Lewis 2 Forest Street 1951 William John Baskin Russell M Little 7 Forest Street 1951 45 Adams Street 1951Louis W. Bills Harold F Lombard 23 Eliot Road 1951 73 Hancock Street 1951 Charles M Blake 59 York Street 1951 Selden M Loring 53 Bloomfield Street 1952 Kenneth F Blodgett 94 Hancock Street 1953 Ronald 0 Brown 27 Edgewood Street 1952 M Albert H Burnham 34 East Street 1952 John F Manley 16 Parker Street 1952 William 1 Burnham 30 East Street 1951 John E Murray 6 Highland Avenue 1953 Eugene T Buckley 22 Grant Street 1953 P Charles H Peirce 47 Bloomfield Street 1951 C Marjorie Pierce 59 Forest Street 1952 Edward B Cass 8 Hillside Terrace 1952 Murray Potter 19 Walnut Street 1951 Richard H Childs 87 Simonds Road 1951 William G Potter 25 Walnut Street 1953 George B Colesworthy, Jr. 23 Hancock Street 1952 Donald T Pring 20 Vine Brook Road 1952 Grant B Cole 97 Blake Road 1953 George W Proctor 7 Forest Court 1953 D Arthur C Dodge 6 Abbott Road 1953 R Norman A Downs 11 Edgewood Road 1951 Randall W Richards 67 Farrncrest Avenue 1951 Henry W Robertson 4 Raymond Street 1952 E S Leland H Emery 5 Stetson Street 1'953 Charles E Scribner 7 Highland Avenue 1952 Edward W Sibley 18 Eliot Road 1953 F Dexter A Smith 2 Rowland Avenue 1952 Robert W. Fawcett 27 Oakland Street 1951 Gardner C Ferguson 54 Burlington Street 1952 T Roy A Ferguson 11 Berwick Road 1951 Lee E. Tarbox 8 Rowland Avenue 1951 Donald M. Fifield 25 Adams Street 1952 Winslow J Tower 23 Bloomfield Street 1953 Gardner L Frost 3I Hayes Avenue 1953 Alfred P. Tropeano 25 Vine Brook Road 1953 G W George E Graves 33 Adams Street 1951 Edwin B Worthen 5 Winthrop Road 1951 H Milton F Hodgdon 35 Hayes Avenue 1952 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS AT LARGE J C Thacker Tenney 25 Oakland Street 1951 James J Carroll 17 Muzzey Street 1951 K 0 Joseph G Kraetzer 85 Meriam Street 1953 William H Driscoll 25 Winthrop Road 1951 L F Errol H Locke 3 Abbott Road 1951 Charles E Ferguson 16 Highland Avenue 1951 William H Lyon 24 Oakland Street 1953 16 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN OF LEXINGTON 15 B M Winthrop H. Bowker 2160 Massachusetts Avenue 1951 Richard W. Maynard 77 Menam Street 1952 Cary E Bryant 12 Fair Oaks Drive 1952 Charles A McCormack 35 North Hancock Street 1952 Levi G. Burnell, Jr. 25 Outlook Drive 1953 Robert C. Merriam 4 Oakmount Circle 1953 George P Morey 90 North Hancock Street 1951 C Ruth Morey 90 North Hancock Street 1952 Winfield S Caouette 4 Wachusetts Circle 1953 Clayton M Morse 29 Sherman Street 1952 Adrian W Cleveland 39 Robinson Road 1952 Charles T Cogswell 35 Prospect Hill Road 1953 P Francis W Copp 127 Blake Road 1952 William 3 Porter 102 Meriam Street 1953 Francis B Culbertson 62 Harding Road 1952 Frank B Custance 100 Gleason Road 1951 R Howard E Custance 2 Tewksbury Street 1952 Lester T Redman 10 Hayes Avenue 1951 W Warren Custance 100 Bedford Street 1953 C Raymond Reed 20 Oakland Street 1953 A Edward Rowse 38 Somerset Road 1953 D Robert L Ryder 65 Bertwetl Road 1952 Russell S Davenport 329 Bedford Street 1951 S Howard H Dawes 10 Bernard Street 1951 Walter E Sands 57 Meriam Street 1953 F George B. Sargent 50 Hancock Street 1952 Robert J Fawcett 511 Marrett Road 1951 Clarence Shannon 18 Edgewood Road 1952George M Fuller 2210 Massachusetts Avenue 1952 Rupert H Stevens 10 Dexter Road 1953 Frederick J Spencer 15 Hancock Street 1952 G Ernest A Giroux 6 Revere Street 1952 T Ralph H. Tucker 100 Meriam Street 1952 H Gerald C. Turner 9 Hillside Terrace 1953 Donald M. Hager 35 Downing Road 1951 H. Webster Thomas 83 Meriam Street 1951 Paul Hanson 70 Hill Street 1952 Donald D. Hathaway 84 Shade Street 1953 W Converse Hill 2101 Massachusetts Avenue 1951 George P Wadsworth 26 Hayes Avenue 1951 Norton T Hood 41 Reed Street • 1953 Donald E. Williamson 15 Patriots Drive 1951 Elmer C Houdlette 2652 Massachusetts Avenue 1952 Harvey F. Winlock 61 Meriam Street 1953 Robert W. Hunter 45 Outlook Drive 1951 Edwin B Worthen,Jr. 35 Dexter Road 1953 J 2 Roy Johnsen 2295 Massachusetts Avenue 1952 Peter Zitso 23 Bertwell Road 1951 Frederic K.Johnson 9 Audubon Road 1953 L TOWN MEETING MEMBERS AT LARGE Merlin J Ladd 2001 Massachusetts Avenue 1953 E Jasper A Lane 177 Waltham Street 1953 George W Emery 47 Somerset Road 1953 Eleanor Bradford Litchfield 53 Dexter Road 1951 N M Donald E Nickerson 17 Hancock Street 1951 George A Mallion 29 Wachusett Drive 1952 Thelma F Mather 43 Wachusett Drive 1951 Thomas H Moon 84 Simonds Road 1952 PRECINCT FOUR N Term. Thomas A Napoli 23 Middle Street 1953 Name Address Expires P Fred C Newhall 2 Audubon Road 195 1 A Lester L. Andrews 1 Hill Street 1951 Donald E Nickerson,Jr 2198 Massachusetts Avenue 1952 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 17 18 ANNUAL REPORTS Howard AP Patterson 123 Blake Road 1951 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN William C Paxton,Jr. 359 Bedford Street 1952 James A Peirce 2184 Massachusetts Avenue 1953 December 31, 1950. William L Potter 21 Fair yaks Terrace 195E To the Inhabitants of Lexington Francis H Ready 2246 Massachusetts Avenue 1951 As we welcome to Lexington hundreds of new families, who William R Rosenberger 2139 Massachusetts Avenue 1953 for the first time are coming in contact with various phases and functions of our municipal government, it is probably appropriate, James C Shaw 11 Hamblen Street 1953 and possibly helpful, to outline again this year the duties, powers, Gail W Smith 170 Wood Street 1952 and general fields of activity of the Board of Selectmen Such in- A. Randall Soderberg 51 Dexter Road 1953 formation will enable them to communicate directly in case they Earle B Sukeforth 48 Outlook Drive 1951 have problems in which the Board can assist Ingeberg N Swenson 145 Spring Street 1952 The Board has under its definite jurisdiction and control the RobertT Trask, Jr 217 Waltham Street 1953 Police Department, Accounting Department and Public Works De- partment—which latter includes the following divisions Highways, Robert H Watt 130 Bedford Street 1953 Water, Sewer, Parks, Building and Plumbing, Wiring and Engineer- Frederick D Wells 58 Prospect Hill Road 1952 ing Over this group the Board of Selectmen exercises direct con- George L Wallace 21 Vaille Avenue 1951 trol and its policies are carried out by officials reporting directly to John P Whalen 11 Harrington Road 1953 the Board The Board of Selectmen appoints the following Board of Pub- lic Welfare, Board of Health, Board of Fire Engineers, Board of As- sessors, Board of Appeals and part of the Recreation Committee Per- sonnel It should be noted, however, that although the Board of Selectmen appoints these Boards, they function as independent en- 1 sties, formulate their own policies and make their own decisions The Board of Selectmen also works with other elected groups to attain a co-ordinated program of municipal management and de- velopment Although the Board's activities are primarily policy making and of an executive nature, it nevertheless handles many current matters of miscellaneous or emergency character The unprecedented activity in new home building in Lexington which was in full swing in 1949, presumably reached a peak in 1950 with the issuing of 448 building permits for residential construc- tion Judged by the past, 448 new houses in one year is a fantastic and almost unbelievable figure However, to drive through Lexing- ton streets leaves no doubt as to the reality of the situation, and re- quests for public facilities such as water, sewer, drainage, play- grounds, police and fire protection, etc , for these new homes are all sharply reflected in the reports (and budgets) of our various municipal departments TOWN OF LEXINGTON 19 20 ANNUAL REPORTS Accordingly, while our Board of Assessors will find two to three (7) Development of the Kinneen Pond playground area at million dollars in new property values this year, the full impact of the corner of Burlington Street and Simonds Road. resultant tremendously increased cost to the Town, both in capital This property, acquired by the Town in 1935 and hay- outlay (such as trunk sewers, drainage, schools, etc ) and in annual ing admirable potentialities as a skating, skiing, soft, operating expense, is still to be faced—and the capital outlay itself ball and general playground area will, we hope, be may well equal or exceed the two to three million dollar increased completed in 1951 valuation (8) Construction of the Toilet Facilities building on the Lex- We commend to your attention the annual report of the Super- ington Center playground intendent of Public Works (which appears elsewhere in this book) (9) Replacement of inadequate sized mains in Outlook for complete details as to the volume and variety of work done in Drive and Marrett Road as part of an annual program 1950, both in regular town maintenance work, as well as in helping of strengthening our water system new residents with 406 water connections, and 132 sewer services, etc (10) Construction of the Fern Street sewer lateral. In brief summary, we list herewith major protects of 1950' (11) Construction of the Bow Street, Drew Avenue, Fottler Avenue, Cummings Avenue and Cliffe Avenue sewer (1) Completion (long delayed) of the North Branch Vine laterals. Brook trunk sewer, to serve the Fair Oaks area in the (12) Street drainage improvements on Hancock Street, near future, and other adjacent areas in due course Somerset Road, Massachusetts Avenue (at the Munroe (2) Construction of Liberty Avenue, Ledgelawn Avenue, Tavern), Carville Avenue, as part of a program of im- Hillside Terrace, Hamilton Road, Braemore Terrace proved street drainage facilities and Watson Road, all under the Betterment Act—and The drastic increase in Lexington's population and the relative- Coolidge Avenue under Chapter 90 provisions. ly poor drainage capacity of much of the land in Lexington is bring- (3) installation of sewer laterals in the Farmcrest area ing ever more pressing and urgent sewerage problems and can only (connected to the new South Branch Vine Brook trunk be met through the construction of additional and expensive street sewer ) sewer laterals, special mains, and trunk sewers The cost of trunk sewers is staggering and for many years the tax rate will reflect (4) Start of the sewer laterals in the streets of the Fair through bondings and interest thereon, the costly and questionable Oaks district. wisdom of building homes close together on soil that does not read- (5) Construction of the new fire station at corner of Mass— achusetts Avenue and Locust Avenue—site of the old New Route No 128 became at least a construction reality in East Lexington Village Hall, built in 1838. 1950 and the Townspeople need no report as to changes in the land- (6) Rehabilitation of the exterior of the Barnes estate sit- scape, and the dislocations in traffic and travel around Lexington uated easterly of Cary tenor Building This prop- which we all encountered Completion of this work by the middle erty, built in 1840, and acquired by the Town about of 1951 will be a welcome relief. 1935, had been badly neglected With the removal of After much review and consideration, the Board voted to issue the twentieth century porches and the restoration of a license for a bus route over Oak Street, Baker Avenue and Taft small pane windows, new blinds, and a fresh paint lob Avenue This proposed route was not favored by certain residents the appearance of this estate is now attractive and pre- of Taft Avenue—and whether the State Department of Public sumably very similar to its original aspect. Works will actually grant the necessary franchise, is still uncertain TOWN OF LEXINGTON 21 22 ANNUAL REPORTS The year 1950 brought us the 175th Anniversary of the Battle REPORT OF THE RECREATION COMMITTEE of Lexington An able committee of citizens did splendid work in December 31, 1950. planning and carrying through a varied and interesting program of Honorable Board of Selectmen several days duration—climaxed by the Big Parade, headed by the Lexington,Massachusetts famous Marine Band of Washington, D C—for whose presence we Gentlemen: owe thanks to Congresswoman Edith Nourse Rogers and Senator SaltonstaII, We hereby submit a report for the Recreation Committee covering the year ending December 31, 1950. Our Superintendent of Public Works,Joseph H DeFoe, resigned The Committee passed on applications filed for the use of facilities in 1950 in early September to accept a better paid, similar position in Wake- as follows HIGH SCHOOL—Baseball 19, Football 7, Track 5, Girls' Softball 3, field Fortunately we had in the Town's employ Mr William M. Girls' Field Hockey 4, Girls' Tennis 3 and practice JUNIOR HIGH—Baseball 6, Burns (Town Engineer and Assistant Superintendent of Public Track 2, Football 4 BASEBALL—Paul Revere League 24, DeMolay 8, Boys Club Works) whom the Board promptly appointed to succeed Mr DeFoe 49 (Football 5), C Y 0 52, Individuals 2 SOFTBALL—Softball League 126, Cub Scouts 15,Adult Softball League 5 (The Adult League was inaugurated by the Mr Harold E Stevens, our new Town Counsel, is finishing his Recreation Committee this year but was cancelled because of lack of interest) first year in that capacity and the Board is most pleased with his TENNIS—Lexington Tennis Association 12,Army Air Force 20 FIREPLACES-28 help and sound advice In connection with the winter program, applications were received and Civil Defense came back into the Town's affairs in the late arrangements made for the following organizations to use the High School and Fiske School gymnasiums Community League, Boys Club, Warhawks, DeMolay, summer and we are fortunate that the energetic, efficient and ex- and the C Y 0 Both facilities were used to their capacity perienced Mr H Webster Thomas agreed to act as Lexington Di- Permits were also issued for the N E A A A U Swimming Meet, the annual rector,and has already done a tremendous volume of organizational work—so has Mrs Thomas' pilgrimage of the Boston Council of the Boy Scouts of America, and the American Legion for the July Fourth celebration At the Town Meeting in the Fall, the Town voted to accept and In conjunction with the 19th of April celebration, Hastings Park and the construct under the Betterment Act, Cary Avenue and Aerial Street Center Playground were used for the Youth Day and Sport Day programs We understand that the residents of Woodland Road, Bartlett Av- enue and others are similarly interested in having their streets con- The recreation program for 1950 followed the pattern of past years, being strutted and will soon seek formal action by the Town divided into a summer and winter program The summer program was highly suc- cessful There was an increase in attendance at the playgrounds of 37% over In short, as the year 1950 closes, it appears that only the prof] 1949 Several new features were added to the program and one, the play days with the Reading, Winchester, and Concord playgrounds, was most successful able restrictive influences and effects of the international situation These play days consist of competitive games, i e, softball, baseball, etc, and will prevent 1951 from being another year of intense municipal Lexington emerged victorious in all contests The winter program has been in- activity Regardless of specific projects, however, the normal busi- creased and with the use of the Fiske School gymnasium there are more Lexington ness of maintenance and servicing will proceed, and with its un- organizations participating in indoor winter sports this year than ever before avoidable problems. During the year 1950, a building for toilet facilities and a hockey rink were Your Board of Selectmen welcomes any inquiries and sugges- constructed and put into operation at the Center Playground The area at Kin- Ween Pond was under construction to be made into a neighborhood play area tions from any citizen with reference to any matter under its juris- diction, or on any subject on which it can be helpful The following recommendations are made I That the area adjoining Fiske School be made into a neighborhood play area 2 That a play area be constructed GEORGE W EMERY near the Woodhaven district 3 That plans for the development of the Reservoir WILLIAM H. DRISCOLL area into a family swimming pool and play area be drawn up at this time It is LEWIS L HOYT also recommended that certain areas be purchased in different sections of the FREDERICK M GAY Town in the near future to provide space for the development of neighborhood DONALD E NICKERSON play areas as the need for them arises Board of Selectmen TOWN OF LEXINGTON 2324 ANNUAL REPORTS The Recreation Committee feels that the recommendations pertaining to Fiske, Woodhaven, and the Reservoir, as submitted to the Long-Range Capital Outlay The attendance figures were broken down in the following manner: Committee, should be carried out during 1951. ATTENDANCE Respectfully submitted, Grand Total, Pool 13,538 HOWARD W FOLEY, Chairman Grand Total, Playground 8,591 T. PERSON Special Groups (Life Saving, Speed ROBERT T DONALD LE SO Swimming, Swim meets, etc.] 2,340 MURRAY T POTTER Grand Total Registered Attendance 24,469 ERNEST J CRERIE The highlights of the summer activity program included forty-five special events ranging from nine highly successful Play Days with surrounding com- REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF RECREATION unities of Concord, Reading, Bedford, and Winchester, to field days at all the playgrounds, scavenger and nature hunts, pet shows, costume and doll carriage The 1950 Recreation Program of the Town of Lexington made further prog- parades, Knot Hole Games at Braves Field, NEAAAU swimming meets, class and ress toward many of the objectives as set forth by the Recreation Committee in its •tri-swim meets, treasure hunts and cook-outs, a special playground pageant, a all-over plan of improving and increasing the recreational activities and facilities Junior Patrol outing at Canobie Lake, N H, and the season's climax, the Annual for the community Aquacade The winter program, functioning for 14 weeks from December 1949 to March Included at the end of this report is a statistical summarization of the 1950 1950, consisted of a ten-team Community Basketball League made up of young summer recreation program taken from the director's report presented annually to men of the town This league operated on Monday and Tuesday evenings in the- the Recreation Committee High School Gymnasium On Saturdays for 14 weeks the 5th and 6th grade boys and girls from all the elementary schools of Lexington participated in an all-round In concluding, may I say that recreation should be a part of everyone's life, recreational program, scheduled from 9-12 a m, and 2-5 p m The boys and •because, to take part in leisure time activities is one phase of our Democratic way girls alternated mornings and afternoons during the season The Master Attend- of life In order to provide for such a recreational program the interest and finan- ance Chart for the Saturday program, which ran from December 3, 1949 to March cial support of the townsfolk is needed It is through their efforts and initiative 25, 1950, included the following figures that Lexington will continue to improve and increase its recreational activities and Total Girls Total Boys Grand Average Attendance facilities for the full benefit of the community 5&6 Grades 5 &6 Grades Total Per Meeting Respectfully submitted, 350 806 1 156 Boys 57 5 L H BRAMHALL Girls 26 9 The summer program functioned for 10 weeks from June 26th to September 1, 1950 It was anticipated before the season opened that four playgrounds would LEXINGTON RECREATION DEPARTMENT in operation, the Center Playground, East Lexington the Russell and Parker STATISTICS 1950 Playgrounds, however, due to additions and alterations at the Parker School, the latter playground was inactive The recreational supervisory staff included a recrea- Municipal Swimming Pool tion director, a man and woman supervisor on each playground, a crafts supervisor, a part-time tennis instructor, a secretary, a man and woman co-supervisor at the Total Number of Swimming Days 501/2 swimming pool plus two instructors and two attendants, totaling 15 personnel for (Morning— 1/2;Afternoon ---?/Z) the summer program Three Highest Attendances By Day The budget for the summer program totaled as follows 1 July 18 ---483, 2 July 13— 462, 3 July 26---461 Average Attendance Per Day 268 1 Expenses $ 961 75 Total Pool Registration .. 1827 Personnel, Pool 1850 00 Total Pool Attendance 13538 Personnel, Playground 3022 OD Number of Children Who Learned How To Swim GRAND TOTAL $5833 75 Sinkers to Pollywogs Beginners to Flounders Totals Boys 60 9 69 Grand Total Expenses $5833 75 $238 per capita Girls 113 21 134 " Attendance 24469 203 26 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN or LEXINGTON 25 Number of ARC Life Saving Awards: REPORT OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY EXTENSION; Juniors—8 Seniors—8 Totals 16 SERVICE ON THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON December 31, 1950 Pool Registration 1827 Attendance 13,538 Much of the organized programs conducted by the Middlesex County Exten- Boys 527 4329 sion Service are planned on a county basis with these programs available to every Girls. 691 6347 town in the county Organized prolects such as mastitis or Green Pastures for Men 173 1306 dairymen, flock health for the poultrymen, clothing and food for the homemakers Women- 186 697 of the various 4-H Club programs for boys and girls, are brought to the individual Husband & Wife 24 92 farmers or homemakers in a general way through the County Bulletin, radio, news- Waders 226767 paper publicity, meetings or through correspondence and farm and home visits In addition to this general work of the Extension Service, work in each town is de- 1827 13538 veloped under the guidance of the town director and the local groups interested in Attendance of Special Groups. Totals 2340 agriculture, homemaking and Boys' and Girls' 4-H Club work Life Saving 216 Speed Swimmers 165 Increased milk production per cow, better roughage and a reduction of disease Swim Meets . ,. 51 1 loss were the aims of the Extension dairy projects The Dairy Herd Improvement Pageants 450 Association and the recently organized Owner-Sampler Testing Association both are Visitors ... . ....... 750 assisting farmers, through use of production records, to locate low producing cows. "" " Misc 248 Local members include Chester Lidberg and Swenson Brothers Breeding also is important in increasing production and during 1950 the Selective Breeding Associa- 2340 Tion has continued to grow and more farmers have made use of the proven sires• available to members The Green Pasture Program was used by the Extension Ser. GrandTotal — Swimming Pool 15,878 vice to demonstrate the value•of high quality roughage Mastitis is one of the most serious diseases of dairy cattle and causes much loss of milk production. Control of this disease by sanitation, testing and prompt treatment has been urged. Playground Registration: 1518 The Extension Service worked with poultrymen on virtually every aspect of Center East Russell Totals poultry farming during the year. With efficiency the watchword, attention was Boys: . 327 207 72 969 given to the Poultry Farm Account Program, through which poultrymen are assisted Girls: 288 206 55 549 with their farm records. Several poultrymen were assisted with flock health prob- lems. Through the Quality Egg and Turkey Marketing Programs, poultrymen and — 1518 turkey growers have been helped in improving their marketing facilities and prac- tices The county-wide Middlesex Turkey and Poultry Trade Show was held in Master Playground Attendance: 7351 Concord on October 11 and 12 with features both for producers and consumers. The Extension Service cooperated with the rabbit breeders of the county in forming Boys 2564 1281 357 4202 an association, which is to be known as the Middlesex Commercial Rabbit Associa- Girls: .. . . . 1708 1 193 248 3149 tion and meets monthly at the Extension Office. 7351 Many of the leading commercial vegetable growers of the county are located in the town of Lexington and through their leadership, assistance was given in ef- Master Attendance—Craft,: 1240 fecting production of vegetables Some of these growers are Augus Schumacher, Boys. 308 190 42 540 A H Burnham and Son, Salvatore Ricci,C J Cataldo and Sons, De Vincent Broth- Girls 405 259 36 700 ers, and Joseph Tropeano Clothing programs proved to be popular in Lexington Several attended the 1240 construction classes as taught by leaders who in turn instructed community groups GRAND TOTAL ATTENDANCE — Swimming Pool 15878 The women also learned about "Short Cuts & Speed Tricks in Garment Finishes" GRAND TOTAL ATTENDANCE— Playgrounds 8591 The Five piece method of slipcovering was enthusiastically received as well as Grand Totals . 24469 the program"Slick Tricks in Home Care" A tour on Home grounds improvement TOWN OF LEXINGTON 27 -28 ANNUAL REPORTS was conducted and on this tour individual landscaping problems were solved Mrs ibrary service, indicated that Lexington circulated 24,277 more books of adult non- N. May Larson, Extension Specialist in child development and family life, presented -fiction than did Stoneham, and 6,927 more than Winchester which ranked second the "Tater Family" as an introduction to the family life program. Lexington stood third in total circulation, fourth in total appropriation, fourth in the There were sixty-two boys and girls enrolled in agricultural and home eco- .amount spent for books, bulletins and periodicals, and sixth in the amount ex- nomics 4-H projects The Lexington leaders were under the chairmanship of pended for salaries John Garrity, who was also the Chairman of the 4-H Camp Committee Leaders The purchase of some additional titles for the children's room resulted in a included Mrs Wilbur Cheever, Mrs Norman Jones, Richard Jackson, and David 16 per cent increase in the circulation of juvenile books The Librarian must again Bjorkgren 4-H activities in the town included a spring achievement program at ,emphasize that the space provided by temporary porary arrangement for the children the Parker School, a mothers' tea, sponsored by Mrs Jones' Club, a fall achieve- is inadequate. The room is so crowded at times that the Children's Librarian finds merit program for boys, and a Christmas party for all 4-H members in town. Mrs ,it difficult to move about the room to assist the children with their reference work Wilbur Cheever attended the annual State Leaders' Camp at Amherst and was elected Chairman of the 1951 Program Committee Mrs Cheever was President of the Eastern Section Leaders'Organization Milton Parsons attended State Camp REGISTRATION at Amherst William Cowles and Thomas B. Lewis, Jr, were winners of garden 1,663 new borrowers were registered during the year, bringing the twenty-two medals for their 4-H project 4-H leaders and members co-operated in selling 4-H month total of borrowers registered under the new system to 60,001. cookies for the benefit of Camp Middlesex in Ashby WILLIAM I. BURNHAM, Director BOOK STOCK 3,451 volumes were added to the library during the year. Of these 2,308 were adult books, and 1,143 juvenile, The number of adult books was divided REPORT OF THE almost evenly between fiction and non-fiction. LIBRARIAN OF THE CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY 1,380 volumes were withdrawn as worn out, obsolete, or lost, so the book stock at the end of the year totaled 53,831 volumes. December 31, 1950. To the Trustees of the Cary Memorial Library Lexington, Massachusetts INTER-LIBRARY LOAN Mrs Morey and Gentlemen: During the year the library borrowed 83 books from 14 different libraries, ,and loaned 16 books to eight libraries. The Librarian respectfully submits the Eighty-second Annual Report of the Through this service, residents of Lexington may borrow from any library in Library CIRCULATION the United States books not available at their local library. Once again the circulation of books reached an all-time high as residents of Lexington borrowed 128,387 books, periodicals, pamphlets and phonograph BOOK SELECTION records. Book selection occupies much of the Librarian's time, and is a highly special- Some million and a half books are handled annually by the staff of the library. ized field. The American Library Association has in print eighteen books covering The circulation alone of books and other items involved 899,000 separate and this subject alone, and many more are published by other presses. distinct handlings in the processes of charging, returning, slipping, checking, and Each year the Librarian must evaluate over 10,000 books, and order for the shelving Add to this amount the books handled in reference work, shelf-reading, ,approval of the Book Committee those volumes which experience has indicated are straightening, moving, classifying, cataloging, preparing for shelf, lettering, bind- needed by the library and can be purchased within the limitation of the amount of ing, mending, reserving, unpacking, mailing, reviewing, deposits to the branch and money available for books. schools, exhibits, magazines and newspapers checked, covered and reinforced, etc, and this figure would probably run well over a million and a half. In addition to The Librarian must check carefully such book lists as the Virginia Kirkus books handled, about 257,000 book cards and date due cards were run through service, Subscription Books Bulletin, A. L. A, Booklist, Library Journal, Wilson Bul- letin, Retail Bookseller, Publishers' Weekly, American News of Books, Library the charging machines Quarterly, Book Review Digest, publishers' catalogs, and many special lists. Book Lexington ranks very high among libraries in the proportion of adult non- review media such as the Saturday Review of Literature, New York Times and New fiction books circulated. A survey made during the past year of eight libraries in York Herald Tribune Book Sections, and other magazines carrying book reviews surrounding towns of 12,000 to 18,000 population, and providing fair to good li- must be read as time allows. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 29' 30 ANNUAL REPORTS DISCIPLINE IN THE LIBRARY REPORT OF THE HEALTH SANITARIAN The problem of keeping order among the large number of young people using December 31, 1950 the library has been an increasingly difficult one The library faces the same prob- To the Honorable Board of Selectmen tem as the schools in this respect, without the advantage of being able to take Lexington, Massachusetts disciplinary action Methods worked out for control of students using the stacks have not been Gentlemen wholly efficient as there have been several instances of malicious damage during The following is the report of the Health Sanitarian for the year 1950 the past year There have also been numerous occasions in the evening when at- tempts by members of the staff to maintain quiet and order have been met with LABORATORY insolence, rudeness, and a refusal of young people to obey The trouble has come for the most part from groups of teen-agers roaming the streets in the evening New equipment added during the year enabled me to make more comprehen- sive libraries relyon thepresence of apolice officer in the libraryto curb sive analyses of milk and cream samples. Most of the field expedients have been replaced with standard items so that more samples can be tested at one time and those young people intent of doing damage or creating disturbances, The Librarian greater accuracy is assured Results of tests may be procured by calling at the recommends that consideration be given to this solution of the problem if condi- laboratory, tions do not improve FOOD SANITATION STAFF Tests are made at intervals to check on the cleanliness of eating utensils-- The resignation of the cataloger, and the inability to fill this position with a such as glasses, cups and silverware During 1950, 224 swab tests were made at trained professional assistant has once again proven the total inadequacy of salaries 24 restaurants and fountains. Thirteen places maintained counts within the stand- now paid in Lexington Three years ago the staff of the main library included two and of 100 bacteria per utensil. The other eleven establishments were within the library school graduates. There are now none. Salaries paid to assistants doing. 100-500 bracket which is fair work at the professional level are now seven hundred to thirteen hundred dollars A Restaurant Sanitation Course which was completed March 23rd attracted lower than maximums for the same positions in the neighboring towns of Winches- many managers and owners of places serving food. Twenty out of the twenty-four ter, Arlington and Waltham. So long as this inequality exists, the residents of Lexington will not receive, and should not expect to receive, the quality of service establishments in and thirty-eightty were represented Sixty-threefectattendance employees attended one rendered bythose towns paying salaries which attract trained and capable or more sessions persons had perfect p y g p profes- sional assistants. The Health Sanitarian inspects all establishments where food is prepared, sold or served. One hundred forty-two inspections were made at the various food stores During the year two members of the staff completed a credit course in refer- ence work, and another staff member is now taking the same course. MILK INSPECTION The Librarian and assistants attended meetings and conferences in Swamp- A total of 201 samples of milk and cream were analyzed for quality during scott, Worcester, Boston, Cambridge and Framingham 1950. Eight dealers had one or more samples that did not comply with the mini- mum standards prescribed by the State Bacteria counts, fat tests, microscopic GIFTS and recontamination tests were used to check on purity. Twenty-seven dealers and thirty-nine stores are licensed to sell milk in Lexington Dairies and milk pro- The Librarian gratefully acknowledges a gift of money for the purchase of ducers in Lexington are inspected as an aid in maintaining the quality of milk books from a Friend of the Library, and the donation of a number of new books by Miss Millicent J. Taylor, Rev. Harold T. Handley, and others. Book plates with WATER ANALYSIS the names of the donors have been placed in all of these volumes Six samples of drinking water were tested Five were from wells in outlying districts of town and one was a sample of town water where a complaint had been CONCLUSION registered. The town water was not contaminated. Results of analyses of water from the Reservoir showed that swimming was permissable all summer A total of The Librarian wishes to again express his appreciation to the Board of Trus- nine samples of water from bathing places were tested. tees and to the staff of the library for their support and cooperation during the past year. SLAUGHTER Respectfully submitted, Seventy-nine hogs, two cows and three calves were inspected and approved RALPH A. NASON, Librarian at Monsignore's slaughterhouse. Two hogs were condemned and rendered TOWN OF LEXINGTON 31 32 ANNUAL REPORTS PIGGERIES REPORT OF THE CARY LECTURE COMMITTEE There are six piggeries permitted to operate in Lexington Inspections are December 31, 1950. made to see that general rules of sanitation are adhered to. The cause of the To the Honorable Board of Selectmen -greatest number of complaints during the past summer was located in a neighbor- Lexington, Massachusetts dng town. • Gentlemen• SEPTIC TANKS AND CESSPOOLS Due to the rapid rate of growth in Lexington, many cesspools and septic tanks The Committee in charge of the lectures provided under the wills of Eliza are being installed. In 1950, 215 cesspools and 93 septic tanks were inspected Cary Farnham and Susanna E. Cary submits its twenty-first Annual Report covering and approved. the period from January 1, 1950 to December 31, 1950 OTHER ACTIVITIES February 7, 1950 — Robert Friars Travelogue in color, Forty-eight complaints were received and investigated People with a com- "Holiday in Switzerland" plaint for the Board of Health are urged to write a short note about the facts con- February 15, 1950 — Robert Friars Travelogue in color, taming the complaint so that effective action tan be taken Thirteen homes were "Holiday in France" -placarded for scarlet fever One home was placarded for diphtheria Various in- December 8, 1950 — Lowell Thomas, Jr spections were made at the request of the District Health Officer Lecture and color movies In conclusion, I wish to thank the Town Employees and the public for their "Inside Forbidden Tibet" assistance and co-operation during 1950 The expenses incurred for these lectures have been defrayed by the Isaac Respectfully submitted, Harris Cary Educational Fund. RICHARD F JACKSON Respectfully submitted, Health Sanitarian Slaughter Inspector CARY LECTURE COMMITTEE James V MacDonald Marguerite Hallon REPORT OF THE PLUMBING INSPECTOR Walter E Sands, Chairman December 31, 1950 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen REPORT OF THE COLLECTOR OF TAXES Lexington, Massachusetts December 31, 1950 'Gentlemen To the Honorable Board of Selectmen 1 herewith submit my Report as Inspector for the year ending December 31, Lexington, Massachusetts 1950. Gentlemen Number of Permits Granted 624 Cash Received from Permits $1,633 75 I herewith submit the report of the Collector's Department for the year ending December 31, 1950. SUMMARY OF PERMITS Amount outstanding December 31, 1949 $ 192,381.03 Fixtures Permits Amount committed in 1950 1,710,660 02 New Installations 2,539 448 Alterations 220 87 $1,903,041.05 Replacements 123 87 Collected, abated, apportioned or Permits Cancelled 2 transferred 1950 . .. $1,738,728 68 2,882 624 Amount outstanding December 31, 1950 $ 164,312 37 Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, E. A. LINDSTROM, G. MILDRED THOMPSON, Plumbing Inspector Temporary Collector of Taxes TOWN OF LEXINGTON 33 34 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE WIRE INSPECTOR SCHOOL COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION December 31, 1950 RUTH MOREY, 90 North Hancock Street (Chairman) Tel. LE 9-113] To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts (Term Expires March 1951) • Gentlemen GEORGE SLADE, 105 Gleason Road (Secretary) Tel LE 9-0290 (Term Expires March 1953) I hereby submit my report as Wire Inspector for the year 1950 Number of Applications for permits granted 818 CHARLES G. DAVIS, 9 Washington Street Tel LE 9-2233 New houses wired 403 (Term Expires March 1952) Oil Burners installed 383 Electric ranges installed 156 MYRON C FISHER, 3 Plainfield Street Tel LE 9-2997 Electric Hot Water Heater .. 40 (Term Expires March 1952) Commercial work 27 Electric dryers 5 GEORGE WADSWORTH, 26 Hayes Avenue Tel LE 9-1194 Electric Blowers 2 (Term Expires March 1953) Alterations & additional Work 113 Regular meetings of the School Committee are held in the High School build- The year 1950 has shown a steady increase in permits granted ling on the first and third Mondays of each month except during July and August I wish to thank the Building Inspector and members of the Fire Department, for their assistance and support Respectfully submitted, LOUIS W BILLS, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS inspector of Wires THOMAS S GRINDLE, 29 Bloomfield Street Tel LE 9-0165-W Office—High School Building Tel LE 9-0277 REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS December 31, 1950 SCHOOL PHYSICIANS To the Honorable Board of Selectmen DR HAROLD J CRUMB, 1632 Massachusetts Avenue Tel LE 9-1088 Lexington, Massachusetts DR HOWARD W NEWELL, 12 Clarke Street Tel LE 9-0898 Gentlemen, DR. MARY E FERRY, 1963 Massachusetts Avenue Tel LE 9-2297 1 A total of 52 animals in Lexington were examined and quarantined for biting during the past year. 2 There were no cases of rabies in Lexington in 1950 SCHOOL NURSE 3 A total of 19 barns were inspected according to the instructions of the SUPERVISOR OF ATTENDANCE Director of Livestock Disease Control There were three horses, 23 sheep, 250 ELSIE G WELTCH, 3 Oakland Street Tel LE 9-0089 cows, and 1,500 swine examined during this inspection All animals and premises were found satisfactory 4 Also, there were 150 cows examined for compliance with the inter-state shipment rulings on Bangs disease and Tuberculosis These cattle were shipped SCHOOL DENTIST to local milk producers OR ALFRED C PETERS, 1686 Centre Street, W Roxbury Tel FA 4-1031 5 The Inspector of Animals wishes to express his appreciation to the Board of Health and the Police Department for their excellent cooperation Respectfully submitted, JOHN J MURPHY, JR., AMERICANIZATION TEACHER D V M GLADYS M ANDERSON, 16 Winthrop Road Tel LE 9-2826 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 35 36 ANNUAL REPORTS elementary school facilities by seven rooms, through additions and remodelling This step was favored to allow time to watch home REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE building and population trends before determining new construc- tion In June, at the request of the School Committee, an Ele- FOR THE YEAR 1950 mentary School Sites Committee was authorized to select two sites to permit strategic placing of new schools Also in June, a special - High School Committee of fifteen was authorized to study plans To the Citizens of Lexington and make recommendations to the 1951 Annual Town Meeting In submitting our report for the year 1950, the School Commit- With the help of these three committees, on each of which the tee wishes to express appreciation to all those who have cooperated School Committee is represented, and through its own considered with us in planning the conduct of the Lexington Schools The re- study of educational needs, we are endeavoring to present the min- port to us of Superintendent Grindle, which follows, contains per- imum necessary program of school expansion to the voter Toward tinent information concerning the administration of the School De- this end a careful independent house to house census of children partment. under 16 was taken this fall The results of this census from the basis of our estimates of future enrollment for the next five year We wish to acknowledge generous gifts during the year from period and confirm previous estimates of a yearly increase in school the Parent Teacher Associations, League of Women Voters, from enrollment of 150 pupils If we err in our estimates, we err on the former graduating classes and from interested citizens to the dif- conservative side ferent schools of a United Nations flag,a memorial plaque, a cyclo- rama,many library books,a magnetic tape recorder, a record player, The general maintenance policy adopted after the war has been and a recorder film strip machine and films continued At Parker School, with the four room addition, a new heating plant was installed as well as a new health room and addi- Your School Committee continues to be confronted with the tional toilets At Munroe, renovation of the basement provided a problems of providing sufficient classrooms, and of finding quali- new lunchroom, new auditorium, new oil-fired boilers, moved girls' fled teachers to take charge of them The large increase in popula- toilets to the classroom floors,and freed two classrooms. At Adams, tion over the past ten years,the recent building boom,and the "war a storage room became a classroom. In the Junior High School babies" have caused our enrollment to swell this year to 2813, an toilets were modernized and corridors reflocred and a new fire increase of 180 over last year Two session schools will be 'neva- alarm system was installed in the whole building. Meanwhile the able if we are unsuccessful in our long range planning of buildings. general painting program was continued throughout the whole The salary schedule, adopted in 1949, establishing a minimum building. of $2,400 for women with regular yearly increments, has placed Membership in the New England School Development Council Lexington in the top twenty-five percent of the state for average and the Massachusetts Association of School Committees has as- salary paid, and has enabled us to attract the desirable teachers sisted your committee in the establishment of policies and has However, as satisfactory as this schedule appeared, the great and kept us informed of major problems confronting other towns Our unexpected rise in the cost of living the last half of this year makes common problems are new buildings, teacher salaries, and increas- it apparent we must consider some further salary adjustment in ing enrollments, and how to meet them with the least increase in 1951. taxes Three special committees have been assisting the School Corn- This year we have endorsed two special courses for our ele- mittee in its planning of the enlargement of the school plant. On mentary school teachers, one on Methods of Teaching Arithmetic, the recommendation of the Elementary School Needs Committee, the other on Reading Methods In December a one day Institute the special Town Meeting in June authorized enlargement of the on Spelling and Penmanship was held for the entire staff TOWN OF LEXINGTON 37 38 ANNUAL REPORTS School buildings are used increasingly after school hours, The FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Recreation Committee was voted the use of the High and Fiske School Maintenance gymnasiums at all available hours Adult handicraft classes are Appropriation $564,310 67 increasingly popular and school auditoriums are in constant de- Expenditures mand for meetings of all types We expect increasing call on our General Control Superintendent, Attendance Supervisor, Office facilities as the Defense Program progresses Assistance and Expenses 12,238 17 Expenses of Instruction Respectfully submitted, Salaries of Supervisors, Principals, Teachers, Substitutes,Junior and Senior High Clerks 403,967 48 RUTH MOREY, Chairman Textbooks .. . ... .. . 8,136 72 CHARLES G DAVIS Supplies . .. 17,646 75 MYRON C FISHER Expenses of Operating School Plants GEORGE W SLADE Wages of Janitors, Fuel and Misc Operation . 56,594 73 GEORGE WADSWORTH Maintenance of School Plants Repairs .. ... .. 26,333 00 School Committee Libraries 1,516 31 Health . . 4,614 35 Transportation 14,393 80 Miscellaneous. Graduation, Athletics, Express, etc 7,591 42 Tuition —Atypical Education . ...... .... 522 56 Outlay— New Equipment .. .... . .. .... 6,65] 65 560,206 94 Unexpended Balance $ 4,103 73 Total Expenditures $560,206 94 Credits to School Maintenance. Tuition Town of Bedford . 10,886.80 Other Tuition and Transportation .. ... ........ 805 72 City of Boston 1,098 77 Commonwealth of Massachusetts School Funds and State Aid for Public Schools 47,816 18 State Wards 5,338 84 Rentals 352 50 Miscellaneous 1,700 80 67,999 61 NET COST FOR SCHOOL MAINTENANCE FOR 1950 $492,207 33 Americanization Appropriation $203 00 Expenditures Instruction 188 00 Supplies .......... . 15 00 203 00 Unexpended Balance $ 0 00 Total Expenditures $203 00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 39 40 ANNUAL REPORTS Credits to Americanization Reimbursement—Commonwealth of Massachusetts 104.00 REPORT OF THE NET COST FOR AMERICANIZATION FOR 1950 ... $ 99 DO SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS • Mrs Morey and Gentlemen Vocational Education Herewith is presented the annual report of the Lexington schools for 1950 • • Appropriation ....... .. ... $2,630 00 Due to the common usage and their importance, certain features of the school Expenditures program are repeatedly emphasized in these reports However, there are many Transportation ... .. . • 93 40 aspects of education and many intangibles which have a lasting effect upon a child Tuition 1,836 10 1,929 50 that cannot be described in print Unexpended Balance .... .... $ 700 50. PERSONNEL Total Expenditures $1.929 50` There were twenty-five new teachers in Lexington when school opened in Credits to Vocational Education September There have been other changes during the year and all teaching Reimbursement—Commonwealth of Massachusetts .... 1,660 85 positions have been filled satisfactorily Due to the increase in enrollment, six of these were for additional positions to relieve crowded classrooms NET COST FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION FOR 1950 .. $ 268 65, NEW TEACHERS Vocational Education—Handicraft Classes Adams School. Mrs Lila M Adams, Mr Edward C Helfand, Appropriation .. . $4,820 00 Mrs. Margaret M Cunnrff, Miss Marie T Smith Expenditures: Fiske School: Mrs, Grace E Clem, Miss Efeanor Coombs, Salaries of Director, Instructors and Janitors 4,449 00 Mrs. Hazel W. Hoyt, Mr Byron H Meader Unexpended Balance $ 371 00 Franklin School Miss Josephine Bailey, Mrs. Caroline Servi, Total Expenditures ........... ... $4,449.00 Miss Sally Jane O'Brien, Mrs, June Waters Credits to Vocational Education — Handicraft Classes: Reimbursement—Commonwealth of Hancock School: Mrs. Geraldine B Calcagni, Miss Lois E Day Massachusetts. 1,360 51 Munroe School Miss Marilyn Kambour, Mrs. Mary E. Neville, George Barden Fund 150 00 Miss Joan Tonra Tuition (out-of-town pupils) . 163 35 1,673 86 Parker School. Miss Louise Hatch, Mrs Elizabeth E. Vinci, NET COST FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION — Miss Mary E Steeves HANDICRAFT CLASSES FOR 1950 $2,775 14 Junior High School. Mr. George B Guild, Mrs Margaret Leake, Mr. Harold H. C Varney Senior High School Miss Jennie Bujnievicz, Miss Isabel Harriman Transfers. Mr. Earl A Turner from Senior High to Junior High School ENROLLMENT The total enrollment in the public schools October 1, 1950 was 2,813 as compared with 2,658 on the same date a year ago and 2,552 for October 1, 1948 These figures show an increase of 261 pupils or 10% during this two year period In the elementary grades (1 thru 6), there was an increase of 22% due to the large numbers entering the primary grades There was a slight decrease in the Senior High School enrollment because the pupils from Bedford are being elimi- nated TOWN OF LEXINGTON 41 42 ANNUAL REPORTS The enrollment by grades on October 1, 1950 was as follows INTEGRATION Integration and coordination of all elements of the school program withiry Total schools and between schools is of most importance Progress in this program has • Grade 1 2 3 4 5 6 Sp Elea,, been stressed during the year by such methods as social and professional meetings- - 362 349 297 240 233 204 30 1715 of teachers, teachers visiting other schools of different grade level, study of school Grade 7 8 9 10 11 12 Total curriculum by various subjects 218 193 183 192 148 164 2,813 The recent pre-school census shows a slight increase in births for each suc- PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT ceeding year. These figures show that not later than 1952 there will be ap- proximately 2,000 pupils in the elementary grades In 1955 this number will be Various means have been employed this year to encourage professional' 2,200. By that time, high school grades will begin to bulge again growth on the part of the staff As in the past, the provisions of the salary schedule have emphasized continuous professional improvement by requiring peri- In October there were 250 houses under construction in the town It is odic study or travel A very large majority of the staff have taken courses, tray- quite clear, therefore, that the growth in the school population will continue and Bled, or otherwise added to their educational background during the past school that the figures quoted above will be increased year That the school housing problem will shortly be acute is beyond question In addition, more has been done than for some time heretofore to provide Your Committee has been cognizant of this problem The erection of the Fiske opportunities for in-service training within the environs of the Lexington School School and recent school constructions have temporarily relieved the elementary System During the second half year of 1949- 1950, most of the elementary situation However, if immediate steps are not taken to provide additional class- school teachers took a course in Improved Methods of Teaching Arithmetic, under rooms by September 1952, these grades will be much too crowded, necessitating Professor Robert L Burch of Boston University Given at the Hancock School, half sessions and the continual shifting of pupils from one school to another the fifteen meetings of the course included lessons in general background, addi- tion and sutraction, multiplication and division, fractions, decimal fractions and A most disturbing fact is that apparently no definite provision is being made precepts, problem solving, mensuration and graphing„ eveluation and individual to meet the high school need if we are to eliminate the two platoon system for our diference In this course the teachers learned many newer ways to impart old principles of arithmetic as well as new applications of mathematics for modern secondary school pupils in the future living This start was followed up last fall by a six-meeting course on "Improvement TEACHER SITUATION of Techniques in Teaching Reading," given by Miss Elizabeth Howe, Supervisor of Remedial Reading. All the elementary school teachers and eleven junior and The teacher shortage on the elementary school level is becoming more acute senior high school teachers attended to absorb new points of view on these topics each year and will undoubtedly continue for some years. General Aims and Skills to be Developed, Criteria for Grade Level Attainments, Evaluation of and Use of Recent Lexington Test Results, Word Analysis, Small To meet this condition, it has been necessary to increase the number of mar- Group Work, Remedial Reading in the Classroom A special feature of the course Tied women teachers and to employ more inexperienced teachers than formerly was was two demonstration lessons at Munroe School showing how small group work the practice. can be used in the modern approach to reading. Contacts are made with the State teachers' colleges and attempts made to The most recent in-service training session was the institute of December 8 secure some of the most desirable graduates. Such selections rn the past have at Fiske School Following this year's school department theme of all-school c❑r- been very satisfactory although a larger proportion of inexperienced teachers adds relation, the program centered about penmanship, spelling, oral and written com- munication at all grade levels A penmanship specialist from the Zaner-Bloser considerably to the duties of the supervisory staff. Company discussed handwriting problems. A clinical expert from Boston Uni- A very definite aid in securing excellent teachers is the salary schedule estab- versity gave specific instruction in techniques of teaching spelling, after which a fished by the School Committee. The schedule in operation during the past panel discussion on the subject of spelling was held. Highlight of the day was few years has compared well with other communities. However, due to the con- Dean Donald Durrell's address on speaking and writing. Mr Gillespie's senior tinued rise in living costs, many towns and cities have either granted or are con- orchestra and Miss Regina McKenna furnished music, templating salary increases above their present maximums The teachers appear to believe that these attempts at on-the-spot profes- The demands of U 5 Armed Services is expected to further increase the sional improvement right here where it functions best within our own school system shortage of well-qualified teachers. have been very much worth while TOWN OF LEXINGTON 43 -44 ANNUAL REPORTS OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE appropriate moneys from taxation or otherwise for the same purposes, which ap ipropriation, if voted specifically for such purposes, may be merged with the revolv- There is a growing tendency in Lexington, and many other communities, for ing fund and handled in the same manner as the receipts themselves•from the combination of many duties by different town departments especially prepared to program are handled, as a result, the law which limits appropriations for ordinary • do special types of work There are unquestionable advantages from such uni- purposes to a life no longer than the fiscal year does not apply to appropriations fication for physical education and related activities or to the revolving fund The law The full-time employment of painters by the public works and the schools, specifically makes further provision for the appropriation of money to pay coaches the layout and supervision of driveways by the public works, assistance of the park .and for the transportation of school teams to the place where the games are held department in execution and planning of playgrounds and equipment are some of within the Commonwealth the ways the schools are benefiting by such coordination The second act is Chapter 417 of the Acts of 1950 It pertains to the expenditure of funds for the school lunch program The act as written makes IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC SUPPORT the office of the school lunch program of the State Department of Education re- sponsible for the administration of this law The new law provides for a special Public education is continually discussed and often under fire by citizens An revolvingfund for the school lunch program and in general it is to be handled in encouraging factor is the increased interest in education by the public Through the same way as the revolving fund established under the provisions of Chapter different avenues we are continually trying to inform parents and citizens of the 658 of the Acts of 1950, which has just been discussed All revenues of any schools'aims and purposes Lexington has for many years been fortunate in the nature or description are required under the A 4 provisions of the new law to be paid Parent-Teacher associations and Parent-Teacher groups in all the schools While into the school lunch revolving fund These receipts would include gifts, contri- several of the activities of these groups are of a social nature, their purposes are butions, fees for sale of lunches, and any allotments received from the federal intended to improve the education of their children This contact between parents government through the State in connection with the school lunch program In and teachers is of inestimable value to the schools addition cities and towns may appropriate from municipal sources additional sums .of money for the school lunch program LEGISLATION Since education is a State function, subject to controls by the State Legis- RENOVATIONS AND ADDITIONS lature, each year new laws or changes in existing laws affecting education are en- During the past summer, besides providing room for about 250 more pupils acted or revised in the elementary schools, the school department made extensive renovations in During its last session, the General Court passed two acts of special interest several buildings At the Adams School one additional modern classroom was to the public They are (1)--Chapter 658 of the Acts of 1950, which has to provided in the unfinished section of the building At Munroe the girls' toilets, do with the handling of funds in connection with physical education and athletic formerly in the basement, were relocated on the first and second floors, making it programs in schools, (2)—Chapter 417 of the Acts of the current year, having to possible to use this basement space for a separate auditorium and lunchroom The do with the expenditure of funds for the school lunch program former auditorium on the second floor will be used for two classrooms The ad- dition to the Parker School provided four more classrooms, a health room and new Under the provisions of Chapter 71, Section 47, of the Genera! Laws, school toilets with exterior entrances available for playground use during summer vaca- committees are authorized to conduct programs of physical training and education tions. and in connection therewith arrange for athletic contests and to organize groups of school children permitting them to carry the school name for the purpose of Renovations at Munroe included new furnaces and oil burners, and asphalt executing extracurricular activities Generally those programs have been under tile floor covering for the corridors New furnaces and oil burners of sufficient the supervision of teachers or school principals and for the most part the time spent ,capacity to heat the entire building were installed at Parker In the Junior High on them was outside the regular school hours Chapter 658 provides that all School all the toilet rooms were refinished and the equipment completely modern- receipts developed from the prosecution of these extracurricular activities shall be ized Several classrooms were decorated and the first and second floor cor- turned over to the treasurer of the town and held by the treasurer subject only to .ridors were covered with asphalt tile the discretion and disbursement power of the school committee A dispensation from the requirements of that General Law is provided in the new law so that the receipts from the program after being turned into the city or town treasury may be ANNUAL UPKEEP spent by the school committee without further appropriation, essentially a revolving fund is created for this type of moneys The School Committee is continuing the established policy of maintaining and improving the school property The recent additions to the school buildings and In addition, the program of physical education and its related activities is fur- the continual increase in costs require increased funds and time for their main- ther buttressed by a provision in the new law which permits cities and towns to tenance. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 45 46 ANNUAL REPORTS In addition to the regular recurring repairs and replacements such as roofs, seventeen different sounds we can appreciate the difficulty children in their early heaters, toilets, shades, glass replacements, etc, the following items have been in- years have in mastering our language cluded resurfacing driveways at Franklin and Hancock Schools, installing new fire • alarm system at Junior and Senior High School, replacements of pupils' chairs and Speed in reading has been achieved in part by emphasis on silent reading • desks, shop equipment, flag pole at Hancock School and locks in boys' and girls' Formerly children first memorized letters and then fitted them together in words shower rooms. Now children learn words before giving much attention to letters Good readers read by words, phrases and even sentences This principle has contributed much As stated in previous reports four major improvements are being given pri- to rapid reading ority in our planning In the modern school, instruction in arithmetic is adapted to the actual needs 1. Replacing old heating systems with improved ones of children to solve problems Standard tests discover the "mistake habits" of 2 Redecorating classrooms and corridors students in their use of numbers, and special exercises help correct these faults 3. Accoustical treatment of certain sections of buildings Penmanship is stressed particularly in the early school years It is recognized thus reducing noise and confusion as an essential skill which each individual should possess The important goals are legibility and speed Ornamental writing is reserved for the specialist Al Replacing old and below standard lighting in classrooms Spelling is also a practical art in the modern school Spelling lists are com- piled on the basis of their frequent use by the pupils Spelling"demons," except THE THREE R's for those which bedevil the average person are left for persons working in special fields In any school report it frequently seems either wise or necessary to reassure those who fear that tiie modern course of education may be getting away from the On every hand one finds evidence of the effectiveness of our education In fundamental skills and knowledge It is a fact that the amount of time spent in 2949 the American people bought 52,285,000 newspapers every day The na- today's school on the Three R's is more than four times that of a hundred years tion's weekly papers and magazines also circulate to millions of readers The great ago Techniques of teaching the "tool" subjects are vastly improved but the increase in use of libraries and purchase of books witness to the quality of the Three R's are still the foundation of all studies and schools are teaching them nation's education better than ever before The growing literacy of the American people is dramatically illustrated by the William F Russell, dean of Teachers College, Columbia University, says that change in a routine question of the U S Bureau of the Census For one hundred in appraising the schools of the"good old days"distance lends enchantment There years the census taker asked at each home, "How many people residing here can- is abundant evidence that our schools are much better now than they were not read or write?" Illiteracy had so declined by 1940 that the enumerator was instructed to substitute this question, "How many years have you attended In the matter of reading there is great emphasis placed upon the "reading school?" readiness"of a child as he enters the first grade To parents who feel that their PUPIL DIFFERENCES children are not acquiring reading skills fast enough a knowledge of this emphasis is important In the past it was customary for a child to begin to learn to read The tasks of teaching will be less frustrating if both parents and teachers as soon as he entered the first grade The result was a large number of failures. realize the fact that the range of abilities in American schools and classrooms is vast Recently achievement tests given in the fifth and seventh grades of thirty Many children who enter school are not ready to read On the average they are ready at about six and one-half years, a few as early as the age of three school systems throughout the country, including Lexington, showed a difference or four Others may have to wait until they are seven or eight years old This of four or more years in the various school systems or in the same school system readiness depends upon mental, physical, emotional and social maturity Early In many high school classes are found pupils whose range spread over many and late readers may be equally intelligent and to force the process may result in years—whether measured by reading skill, mental capacity or social adjustment habits that retard reading skill or produce emotional distaste for it We cannot reduce this range of abilities by homogeneous grouping, by policies of promotion or any other means We must accept this spread in abilities and the Obviously there is a wide range in reading ability as there is in any other fact that it is not undesirable Our culture requires the services of men and ability No baseball coach expects every contestant to be a Babe Ruth but he women with a wide range of capacities can help each player to develop his best A good teacher of reading in the same way studies the strength and weaknesses of her pupils and tries to help them to To meet the needs of these differences there has been developed in recent develop further their abilities years an instructional program with emphasis upon the individual pupil When one realizes that the five common vowels have forty-six different A determined effort has been made in our schools to make sure that the sounds and that the complete alphabet of twenty-six letters have one hundred individual pupil receives as much attention as it is possible under existing condi- TOWN OF LEXINGTON 47 48 ANNUAL REPORTS tions of teacher load The mass methods of instruction of older days are rapidly CONCLUSION losing favor, but unless this newer program is definitely designed for the purpose It Is a pleasure to express again my appreciation to the School Committee for of meeting the needs of the individual in relation to his abilities, his aptitudes, and their friendly advice, counsel and encouragement, to members of the school staff his interests, the desired result is not obtained for their cooperation and to all others who have made our work more pleasant and Atpresent there are four main avenues or profitable. procedures for carrying out suchRespectfully submitted, a program The first of these is the effort to gain a greater knowledge of the pupil himself. To do this it is necessary to have a good testing program and to THOMAS S GRINDLE, have classes small enough so that the teacher can study the child and learn a great Superintendent of Schools deal about his characteristics and needs December 31, 1950 The next procedure is the policy of making the small instructional group in the skill subjects in the elementary schools the basis of class organization and of pupil progress A third method is the program of remedial work, with particular attention to remedial needs in reading and arithmetic "Goad schools don't just happen" A fourth avenue for work with the individual is the field of guidance, and the guidance program in the Lexington schools we believe is proving to be effective In general, most of the work coming under the classification of guidance falls within the secondary school years, in other words from grades seven through twelve In the seventh and eighth grades the pupil is nearing the end of his common !earnings and entering the stage where he embarks on a curriculum which should be fitted to his own particular needs PURPOSE OF EDUCATION Once more the public schools find themselves working under the cloud of war World conditions are making many thoughtful citizens question the strengths and weaknesses of our form of government and the different agencies, including public education, which are responsible for them It is essential that those re- sponsible for the educational program and the citizens who support it shall have a mutual understanding of its aims and objectives As all citizens support public education either directly or indirectly, we believe that all children regardless of ability, interests, or needs, are entitled to a public school education On this basis the curriculum, insofar as possible, has been adjusted to meet the needs of each child Those who are directly in contact with education believe that our program should include, therefore, not only training for useful life work, but also adequate attention to citizenship, health, proper attitudes, habits, ideals and the moral- spiritual values in life. Recent studies have shown that a relatively small percent of failures in adult fife is not due to lack of book knowledge,but rather to personal traits unrelated di rectly to school subjects In the recent Ford Report the following sentence appears "The critical prob- lems and opportunities of our time arise out of man's relation to man—rather than his relation to the physical world" TOWN OF LEXINGTON 4q 50 ANNUAL REPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS Employment Certificates School Entrance Employment certificates and educational certificates for all boys and girls be- The minimum entrance age for admission to the first grade is 5 years, & tween the ages of sixteen and twenty-one are issued at the Office of the Super- months on or before September 1,of the year of admission. Permission is given intendent of Schools in the High School Building to children four months below the minimum age to be tested for admission to grade All persons must make personal application and present a birth certificate one if their parents request it Children of school age should not be presented for admission to the first grade after October 1, unless they have had previous Vocational Education training Lexington boys and girls may attend State-aided vocational schools in other Birth and vaccination certificates must be presented before a child is entered communities since Lexington has no school of this type The State law permits as a regular pupil any person to obtain a vocational education provided he meets required age and educational requirements The town is required to pay the tuition of these pupils although the State reimburses the town for one half of the tuition SCHOOL TELEPHONES Adams LE 9-0673 Fiske LE 9-2834 Franklin LE 9-0128 Hancock LE 9 0461 Munroe LE 9-0547 Parker LE 9-0662 Junior High LE 9-0288 Senior High LE 9-0342 SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR 1957 School opens,Tuesday, January 2, 1951 School closes, Friday February 16 School opens, Monday, February 26 School closes, Friday, April 13 School opens, Monday, April 23 "School closes, Wednesday, June 20 "School opens, Wednesday, September 5 "School closes, Friday, December 21 *These dates are tentative and subject to change HOLIDAYS Good Friday ... Friday, March 23 Memorial Day .Wednesday, May 30 Columbus Day Friday, October 12 Thanksgiving Day November 22,23 ENROLLMENT IN LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS October, 1950 Boys Girls Total Senior High School 255 250 505 Junior High School 293 299 592 Adams School 203 208 411 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 51 52 ANNUAL REPORTS Fiske School 155 150 305 ROSTER OF TEACHERS Franklin School 114 110 224 Hancock School 130 110 240 Senior High School Yrs.In ` Munroe School 130 114 244 Name Subject Taught Where Educated Lex. Parker School 153 136 289 Manfred L. Warren Principal Bowdoin College, B A __ Columbia Univ, M A 23 • 1,433 1,377 2,810 H John Adzigian Geometry,History Harvard Univ., B S Ed '9 Jennie Bujnievicz English Middlebury Col, M A — THRIFT STAMP SALES Amy Campbell Business Training Burdett College 22 Wilbur E Cheever English Harvard Univ, B A &M A. 3 January 1.1930 to December 31, 1950 Lancelot B. Cooper Biol, General Education Springfield Col., B. S. Ed. 8 Adams School $2 390 qq Herbert M. Goddard Physics, Science Middlebury Col, B. A. 8 Fiske School 1,706 85 Helen L. Harriman History Col. of St Elizabeth, B. A. 4 Franklin School 1,675 DS Isabel Harriman English Colby College, B A. — Hancock School 1,740 20 Chester D Ingraham English, World History Tufts College, B A Munroe School ... Columbia Univ, M. A. 4 1,540 15 Parker School 1,618.60 Margaret F. Kinsey English Acadia Univ, B A & M A. 4 Junior High School 860.10 Myrtle A. Marshall History, Cons Education Dalhousic Univ, B A 5 Helen 1. McIntyre Dean, Social Studies Boston Univ, 8 A & M A.24 $11,531.85 Kenneth E Moyle Mathematics Bucknell Univ, B A &M.A. *17 NO SCHOOL SIGNALS Constance C Murray History Bates College, B.A. Boston Univ., M A 4 The No School Signal will be 3 blows 3 times of the fire alarm whistle Elizabeth H. Ratte French Boston Univ., B. A &M A 4 At 7:15 a m indicates No School—All Schools—All DayIrving F Sherwood Asst, Prin., Science Univ. of N. H., B. A. 25 Lillian M Spidle Business Training Salem T. C., B. S. Ed. 20 At 7.45 a. m. indicates No School— Elementary Schools—All Day Agnes G Wheeler Science Univ of Vermont,B.S.Ed. 6 Alice S Whiting Latin, Spanish Radcliffe Col., B A & M A 7 At 12.30 p. m. indicates No School for afternoon session of Elementary Schools when there has been a morning session. Junior High School The No School Announcement will be broadcast over different radio stations. Earle S. Sukeforth Acting Principal Bridgewater T. C, B S Ed. 13 Gladys M.Anderson Social Studies Bridgewater T. C. 26 When possible, parents and pupils are requested to secure information from 2 Alice S. Bowes Mathematics, Algebra Tufts College, B. A listening to the radio stations, from the local "No School Signal" or telephone the Philip M. Caughey History, Geography Bowdoin College, B S school their child attends Harvard Univ.,M. Ed Children who are absent at the opening of the schools should come later dur- Clarke University *22 ing the school session if weather conditions warrant it. Ruth M. Conrad Mathematics Lowell T C, B.S. Ed. 5 Alexander B Cumming Science, Health Gorham N. S., B.S. Ed. Columbia Univ., M. A. 2 GENERAL POLICY William H Cuzner Mathematics Annapolis Naval Academy B S Ed '16 The 7 15 a m signal will rarely be sounded The widely varying conditions Caroline T Feindel English Bridgewater T C., B.S. Ed. 8 in the several parts of the town make it difficult to reach decisions equally fair George B. Guild Social Studies Harvard Univ, B A. — to all. PARENTS ARE URGED, THEREFORE, WHEN SCHOOLS ARE OPEN ON Mary C. Houghton English, History Wellesley Col, B A 5 STORMY DAYS, TO EXERCISE THEIR PERSONAL JUDGMENT AS TO THE WIS- Betty King English Bridgewater T C 21 • DOM OF SENDING THEIR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL. Margaret J Leake English, Latin Eariham College, B A, 17 Laura L. Marshall Art Mass School of Art, B.S. Ed. 5 William M Molloy English, Social Studies North Adams T C, B S Ed. 6 Vernon W. Nickerson Science Bridgewater T C, B S Ed 1 Dorothy E. Petersen Mathematics Salem T. C, 8 S Ed 6 Anne Smarsh Science, Social Studies Bridgewater T. C., B S Ed 8 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 53 54 ANNUAL REPORTS Yrs.In Yrs In Name Subject Taught Where Educated Lax Name Subject Taught Where Educated Lex. Therese Sullivan English Lowell T C 2 E Belle Fitzgerald IV Keene T C, B A 3 Earl A. Turner English Amherst College, B A 3 Edith Alcorn V Lowell T C, B S Ed 9 Harold H. C. Varney Science, Mathematics Boston Univ, B S Ed. — Eleanor M Matthews V Salem T C, B S Ed 3 Blanche Whelpley Math, Bus Training Salem T C 35 Alice Edgecomb VI Gorham T C, Unry of New Hampshire 4 Edward C Helland 'VI Boston Univ, B S Ed — Junior Senior High School Elsie P Chapman Junior High Aroostook State Normal Edward E. Abell Physical Education Springfield Col, B P.E Opportunity Class School 20 Boston Univ, M Ed 21 Marie T Smith Building Assistant Boston Univ, B S --- Sheila M Creamer Librarian St Lawrence Unxv, B S. Ed 3 A Irving Dodge Manual Arts Boston Trade School Fiske School (Mass State Courses) 25 Doris B. Leavitt Physical Education Bouve-Boston, Hilda L Maxfield Principal—Fiske and Bridgewater T C, B S Ed 7 Rollins College, B A 13 Parker Schools Eleanor W Mahoney Remedial Reading Worcester T C l Theresa A Blanding Grade I Boston Univ, B 5 Ed 3 Robert A Proctor Manual Arts Fitchburg T C 22 Grace E Clem I Lowell T C, B S Ed Margaret Sandberger Music Colby College, Hazel Hoyt 11 Boston Unry, B S Ed — American Institute 14 J Elinor Tarky II Lesley College, B 5 Ed 2 Gene C Tmglof Household Arts Framingham T C, B S Ed 2 Virginia L Sargent Ill Plymouth T C, B S Ed 3 Donald K Tucker Guidance Director Mass State Col, B S Ed Charlotte M Kraemer Ill Fitchburg T C, B S Ed 1 Boston University 3 Doris M Nilson IV Framingham T C, B S Ed 2 Ethel L. Wright Household Arts Keene T. C., B 5 Ed Gloria M Brogi IV &V Bridgewater T C, B S Ed. 1 Syracuse Univ., M A. b Eleanor DeMerritt V Mary Washington Col., B.5 Ed. 4 Special Byron H. Meader VI Univ of Maine, B S Ed. — Eleanor Coombs Building Assistant Lesley Col., B S. Ed. --- Donald J. Gillespie,Jr Instrumental Musk Boston Univ., B. Mus. 4 Elizabeth Howe Remedial Reading Wheelock College, Franklin School Boston Univ, M A. 7 Helen F Spooner Music Framingham T. C. 24 Margaret A Keefe Principal—Franklin and Keene Normal School, Elmore W Blackhall Art New England School of Hancock Schools Boston Univ, B S. Ed. & Design 21 M. A 22 Virginia Whitcomb Physical Education Bouve-Boston, B.S. Ed. 2 Jeanette Marsilii Grade I Salem T C, B 5 Ed 5 — Josephine Bailey I Gorham T. C, _ • includes years in Military Service Sally Jane O'Brien I I Boston Univ, M. Ed -- . June Waters I I Wm. Smith Col, B A. — Adama School Rose Shattuck III Fitchburg T. C. 2 Helen F Blinkhom IV Lowell T C, B S Ed 14 Ruth E. Morrison Principal Plymouth Normal School, Boston University 28 Claire Haffey V Framingham T. C, B S. Ed. 3 Wilma A. Quinn Grade l Bridgewater T C, B.S. Ed. 9 M, Ed. 2 Eleanor Blaine VI Bridgewater T C, B S & Carmeila Tringale l Lowell T. C., B S. Ed 2 Caroline Servi Building Assistant Boston Univ, B 5 Ed — Eileen R. Quirke 1 Salem T C, B 5. Ed. 1 Mildred E. Bailey II Farmington Normal, Hancock School Boston Univ., B A. Ed. 3 Agnes C. Manning 11 Salem T C, B.S. Ed. 3 Katherine Dargan Grade I Framingham T C, B S Ed 7 Lilla M Adams Il Plymouth, N. H T. C. — Geraldine Calcagni I Univ. of Vermont, B 5. Ed. — Susan B. Guy ill Salem Teachers College 2 Violette Dubois II Lowell T. C., B.5 Ed. 2 Margaret M. Cunniff Ill Lowell T. C., B.S. Ed. — Rita E. Wall I I Salem T C, B S Ed 1 Eleanor LoPresti 1V Bridgewater T. C, B S. Ed. 2 Ethel Bears III Salem Teachers College 2 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 55 56 ANNUAL REPORTS Yrs.in Name Subject Taught Where Educated Lex. Franklin School Lois E. Day Ill Fitchburg T. C., B 5. Ed -- Clarence E. MacPhee 14 Baker Avenue, Lexington Marion W Michaelis IV Keene Normal School 20 Margaret B Noyes V Bridgewater T. C 36 Hancock School Roberta 5 Black VI Fitchburg T C., B.S. Ed. 1 David Kidd 7 Butler Avenue, Lexington Munroe School Munroe School Althea E. Ames Principal and Grade VI Farmington Normal School 16 William J. Marshall 9 Independence Avenue, Lexington Blanche H. Bean Grade I Keene Normal School, Boston Univ, 5 S Ed. 4 Mary E. Neville I Boston Univ, B.S. Ed. — Parker School Regina McKenna II Lowell T C, S S Ed., George H.Doughty,Jr. .. . 75 Paul Revere Road,Lexington Boston Univ, B A. 3 Joan Tonra II & Ill Salem T C, B S Ed — Nancy A Fitzgerald III Fitchburg T C, B 5 Ed 4 REPORT OF LEXINGTON SCHOOL NURSE 1950 Betty Michelini IV Boston Univ, B 5 Ed i Margery McKenney V Eastern State Normal 2 No. of physical examinations Mary M Kinneen Primary Opp Class Emmanuel College, B A, Dr Crumb 287 Boston Univ, M Ed 15 Dr Newell 670 Marilyn Kambour Building Assistant Bridgewater T.C, B S Ed Dr. Perry ...... 289 Parker School ---- 1,246 Number with poor nutrition 18 Mildred B Gale Grade 1 Keene Teachers College 4 Number with defective skin 41 Alberta A Haines l Univ of Maine, M.A. Ed 1 Number with enlarged glands 11 Elizabeth C Cluin 11 Lowell T C, B S Ed 4 Number with enlarged tonsils 128 Carolyn Young II Salem T C, B S Ed 2 Number with heart murmurs 32 Marion M Marston III Machias Normal School 24 Number with pronated arches 104 Mary E Steeves III Salem T C, B S Ed — Number with defect of nervous system 2 Martha Basile IV Lowell T C, B 5 Ed 4 Number found with some congestion in lungs 6 Elizabeth E Vinci IV & V Gorham T C, B 5 Ed — Number having eyes tested by nurse 1,521 Martha L Lane V Gloucester Training School 30 Number found with some defect . 59 Dorothy G Phillips VI Univ of Maine, B S Ed 1 Number having ears tested ... 830 Louise Hatch Building Assistant Lesley Col, B S Ed ---- Number having tonsils corrected 68 Number having eyes corrected 52 CARETAKERS OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS Children in elementary schools have been weighed every two months by nurse. Periodical inspections of children have been given during the year. Junior and Senior High Schools Respectfully submitted, Antonio Bacigalupo .. . . 7 Dunham Street, Lexington i Anthony J Janusas .... 12 Tucker Avenue, Lexington ELSIE G WELTCH William Knight .... 18 Bowker Street, Lexington Arthur R Linfield . .. 58 Oak Street, Lexington Thomas F Ryan, Jr 29 Shirley Street, Lexington REPORT OF ATTENDANCE 1950 Number of home visits . . . . . .... 242 Adams School Number of truants ... 54 Thomas Sullivan .. . .. . . 17 Curve Street, Lexington We had one court case this year Fiske School Respectfully submitted, Carl R. Patterson ... . . 6 Hill Street, Lexington ELSIE G. WELTCH TOWN OF LEXINGTON 57 58 ANNUAL REPORTS LEXINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL George Paul Jutras Jane Burgess Packard Lawrence R Keene Barbara Ann Patch CLASS OF 1950 Priscilla Jean King John R Patterson • Ann Marie Kinneen John Perry Richard .1 Kirk Joan E Pilkington Frank Earl Kirkland Donald James Polley John Ernest Adams Richard Ross Corazzini Ernest George James LaBonte, Jr. Mary E Porter Marjorie Adams Ann Colby Cotter Maureen Mary LaBonte Dorothy A Purdy Dorothy Lillian Agrillo Kenneth Leon Cox Jean E Lahti Judith Reed Natalie C Anderson Barbara Grace Cross Dorothy Ruth LaPorte David Bryant Rice William Anderson Edith Marie Cuccinello Barbara Emily Larssen Marion Joan Richardson George L Ayres Betty Lorraine Currie Barbara Mary Lee Winfield Webster Ricker, Jr. Carolyn Bacon Alice Mae Damery Frances A Licciardi Edith Elizabeth Riessle John Lawrence Baker Thomas Arthur Damery Leonard J Lima Annabel Dorothy Robinson Joan A. Barboza Frank Patrick DeFelice Ralph S Lombard Robert Francis Rutland Doris Elliott Barker Elizabeth Priscilla DeGrace Marie Anne Loupret Donald Francis Saliga Russell Francis Barry Phyllis Ann Dodge Elizabeth Dee Lynah Judith Sampson Elizabeth R Belcastro Grayce Eleanor Dolan John W MacDonald Elizabeth Hope Santora Helen Hildegard Benson Marie Draskovich Margaret D MacDonald Karl G Schmid Ruth Eleanor Berglund Ann Dreselly Patricia Lee MacDonald Marion Lee Sellars Robert W Bickford Catherine Elizabeth Drew Donald MacMillan Quirino A Sgrosso Juliette G Bong Jean Melba Dunham 0 Richard Magovern Bette Lou Shaw Ann Byrd Bowker Edith Elizabeth Erickson Aurora Mara Carleton Smith labia Bowman Norma Irene Fenerty Anne Teresa Marshall Esther Elizabeth Smith Leona Margaret Bradshaw Arlene Rose Ferry Carmine M Massimilla Harvey A Smith Elizabeth Ann Bryant Donald Francis Flaherty Preston E Maxwell Jean Prescott Snyder Janet E Buckley Nelson Forbes Fleming Barbara Elizabeth McAnaul Annette Dorothy Sorrento Beverly Bump Patricia Foley Owen Paul McDevitt, Jr Paul W Spellenberg Madelyn D Burke James Joseph Furdon Catherine Jean McGill Helen M Stevens Richard W Burke Constance Bernadette Garten Edward Webster McMahon John Francis Stewart Robert Clark Burnell John F. Grant John P McMillan John E Sullivan Dorothy Sue Burns Dorothy Ann Gray Kathleen Louise Meade Judith Brooks Swanson Joseph Anthony Busa Barbara Jean Guernsey JoAnn Marie Meadows Paul Symmes Sweetnam Clyde T. Butcher, Jr Wallace B Haigh Doris Mary Meleedy Diane E. Sweetser Margaret L. Callahan Harold Thurston Handley, Jr. Robert Arthur Mercer, Jr. Robert L. Tessier Gloria Marie Caouette David Harrington Elton Reed Merrill Dorothy A Travers Norman A Carlson Joseph T Harrington Beverly Anne Miller Suzanne Jalma Tutin Jacqueline Ann Casey Katherine Priscilla Harrison Betsy Gadding Moakley Joan Gladys Wanamaker Josephine Grace Catalano Anne Heaney John C. Moakley Nancy Eleanor Warren Nicholas N Cavic John P Higgins Carole Craig Moody Muriel Adaline Webb John V Cerasuolo Katherine Patricia Hilton Barbara Anne Mortenson Winthrop Adams Webster Robert Allen Chapman William G. Hodges, Jr. Alfred C. Mortimer Mary Margaret Whalen Elinor Lillian Christensen Herbert Holman Barbara Ann Mosher Lawrence D White Charles Joseph Circeo,Jr. I Kenneth Hoyt, Jr Peter Nielsen Barbara Wilson John B Clyde Richard Merrill Hoyt Neil Douglas Nottebart Anita Jean Woodis Laura Catherine Cochrane Nancy Elizabeth Husted I Margaret O'Connell Lee F Woodward • Edith Elizabeth Coddington Helene Alma Ignico James E. Osborne Meredith Claire York Marion Helen Cofrin Edward B Ingham Dorothy Virginia Cole Sylvia D. Jack Barbara Ann Collins Marilyn Johnson Mary E Connor Nancy Hayes Joslin TOWN OF LEXINGTON 59 60 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE REPORT OF THE CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES December 31, 1950. December 31, 1950 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Lexington,Massachusetts Gentlemen Gentlemen. The Board of Cemetery Commissioners hereby submits its annual report for the year 1950. I submit my Annual Report for the year ending December 31, 1950. During the year there were one hundred five (105) interments made in the Scales Adjusted Sealed Condemned town cemeteries eighty-nine (89) at Westview Cemetery and sixteen (16) at Mun- Scales Over 10,000 lbs2 roe Cemetery • Scales 100 to 5,000 lbs 6 41 5 At Westview Cemetery there were thirty-four (34) lots and seventeen (171 Scales Under 100 lbs • 8 87 2 single graves sold Weights Weights, each 222 10 Funds were paid to the Town Collector amounting to $11,899 69 from sales, Capacity Measures interments, foundations, interest, house rent and including $4,097 22 which has Liquid, 1 Gallon or Under51 3 been added to the Perpetual Care Fund At Munroe Cemetery $954 15 was turned Meters over to the Town Collector for annual care of lots, interments, foundations and Inlet One Inch or Less 1 1 4 $350 00 added to the Perpetual Care Funds Inlet More Than One Inch 1 21 2 All of the cemeteries have received the necessary care to maintain them in Measures excellent condition Driveways have been repaired and the trees at both Westview' Cloth ..• ,••, 4 and Munroe Cemeteries have required unusual care and trimming because of Yard Sticks . . 20 damage by windstorms At Westview Cemetery, Sunset and Pine Ridge Sections TOTALS are being further developed, while a portion of Sunnyside Section has been opened 15 549 26 up for use The Town Engineering Department has been most helpful in staking Sealing Fees—Paid to Town Treasurer ... $275 10 out grades and establishing lines for this new development Public Schools and Board of Health Scales--Tested, Adjusted and Sealed The Department found it necessary to purchase a Chevrolet truck in order to Trial re-weighings made and proper corrections made service the increased area of our constantly expanding cemetery Respectfully submitted, After many years of service on the Board of Cemetery Commissioners, Mr Albert H Burnham did not seek re-election, and this Board expresses its apprecia- RALPH E CHADWICK, tion of a long and faithful record of service to the Town of Lexington Sealer of Weights and Measures New rules and regulations,adopted by the Town, became effective on January 1, 1950 One of the requirements of these new regulations is that containers must be made of cement or other non-disintegrating material By using these containers, the Commissioners are able to permit two or more interments in one grave The Commissioners wish to thank other Departments for assistance and advice when it has been necessary to call upon them • Respectfully submitted, LEXINGTON CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS William G Potter, Chairman Gail W Smith Frederick J Spencer TOWN OF LEXINGTON 61 62 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR REPORT OF THE December 31, 1950 BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts December 31, 1950 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Gentlemen Lexington, Massachusetts I herewith submit my Report as Inspector of Buildings for the year ending Gentlemen December 31, 1950 The Board of Public Welfare submits its report for the year ending December Number of Permits Granted 614 31, 1950 Cash Received from Permits $2,722 GENERAL RELIEF The sum of $30,607 74 was expended for aid during the year 1950 During SUMMARY OF PERMITS the year aid was granted to 64 cases, representing 146 persons, of the above, 23 cases were family units consisting of 105 persons, the balance representing indi- Single-family dwellings .... 447 $4,594,590 00 vidual cases 14 of the above cases totaling 36 persons, were Lexington settle- Renewals for Permits ments aided by other cities and towns which were reimbursed by the town of Lex- (for single-family dwellings) 2 ington Additions &Alterations (to DISBURSEMENTS non-Residential Buildings) 21 207,955 00 Additions&Alterations to Dwellings 62 70,595 00 Cash Grants and Additional Aid $25,721 26 Private Garages 35 28,750 00 Lexington Settlements aided by other Cities Greenhouses 1 3,000 00 and Towns (14 cases-36 persons) 4,886 48 Accessory Buildings 17 24,105 00 $30,607 74 Fire Station 1 76,132 00 REIMBURSEMENTS Stores 3 25,000 00 *Comm of Massachusetts Gas Station1 30,000 00 (not available for use) . . . $3,143 68 Ice Cream Stand 1 4,000 00 *Other Cities & Towns (not available for use) 2,148 26 Two-family Dwellings 2 16,000 00 *individuals (not available for use) 56 22 Fire Damage Repairs 2 6,288 00 Cancelled Checks 193 70 $ 5,541 86 Foundations 9 20,200.00 Demolitions 10 Net Cost to Town $25,065 88 614 $5,106,615 00 • The items "not available for use" are credited to Excess and Deficiency Ac- Cancellation one single-family dwelling 12,000.00 count and do not revert back for use in this Department $5,094,615.00 SETTLEMENTS—GENERAL RELIEF Lexington Settlements 8 Families 31 Persons Total number of dwellings completed in 1950 . 359 23 Singles 23 Persons Since the end of the war 1,393 Permits have been issued for single-family Other Cities and Towns .. .. 3 Families 11 Persons dwellings, and 5 Permits were issued for two-family dwellings. 4 Singles 4 Persons State (No Settlement) 6 Families 35 Persons Of these 1,398 Permits, 446 Permits for single-family dwellings were issued I Single 1 Person in 1950. Institutions 0 Families 0 Persons Respectfully submitted, 5 Singles 5 Persons Lexington settled cases aided by E. A. LINDSTROM, other cities and towns 6 Families 28 Persons Building Inspector 8 Singles 8 Persons 64 Cases 141 Singles41 Person sr64 Cases 146 Persons f 23 Families—105 PersonsI TOWN OF LEXINGTON 63 64 ANNUAL REPORTS MD TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN REPORT OF THE PATRIOTS' DAY COMMITTEE 23 Cases were aided during 1950 There were 18 cases as of January 1, 1950 and 5 cases added during the year 6 cases were closed during the year, December 31, 1950 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen leaving a balance of 17 cases on December 31, 1950 Lexington,Massachusetts DISBURSEMENTS Gentlemen CashGstnts . . Administration52 (F G) (available for use) 756 52 $24,093 98$23,337 Your Committee, appointed to conduct the celebration of the 175th anniver- sary of Patriot's Day, April 19, 1950, respectfully reports as follows REIMBURSEMENTS Planning for the celebration covered more than three months It entailed uncounted hours It involved perhaps a third of the townspeople in one capacity Federal Share—Aid (available for use) $9,444 28 or another It attracted well over 100,000 visitors to our historic shrine of liberty Federal Share—Admin (available for use) 1,214 73 It was successful, both financially and as a fitting commemoration of Lexington's State Share—-Aid (not available for use) 9,778 85 famous day in '75 Fullest credit is due Fred C Newhall who, as general chair- Individuals (cancelled checks) 59.80 $20,497 66 man,began soon after Christmas of 1949 the arduous task of welding together the $ 3,596 32 various committees that carried out the celebration which began at 8 a m (est) Net Cost to Town Saturday April 15 and continued until well into the early hours of April 20 OLD AGE ASSISTANCE Through the untiring efforts of U S Senator Leverets Saltonstall, U S Repre- During 1950, there were 204 citizens who received this class of assistance sentative Edith Nourse Rogers and Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn, a bill was As of January 1, 1950, there were 179 active cases During the year 25 cases passed by Congress authorizing the famous United States Marine Band to take part were approved for assistance and 16 cases were closed by death and 11 for other in the celebration Though not approved by President of the United States Harry reasons, leaving 177 cases as of December 31, 1950 S Truman, the bill became law when he refrained from vetoing it DISBURSEMENTS The symbol of "one-hundred-seventy-five" were replicas of the "tricorne" Cash Grants $139,859 82 hats worn by our Minute Men forefathers. Businessmen wore them to work, chil- dren wore them at play and they became the badge to identify Lexington residents Lexington settled cases aided by on April 19, 1950 Unfortunately, none of our highest government officials found other cities and towns (28 persons) .... 3,574.04 it possible to be present as guests for this special commemoration. Yet they were Administration (Federal Grants) 4,996 93 $148,430.79 scarcely missed in the whirlwind of events. Each of the five days had at least one outstanding feature, some had two or REIMBUSEMENTS three Federal —Aid (available for use) $62,330 18 Federal—Admin (available for use) 5,841 72 Saturday, April 15, opened with a special series of sports programs, though State (not available for use) 63,456 17 showers forced a haft to an afternoon baseball game. Perhaps the most spectacular Other Cities and Towns (not available for use) 2,169 19 event was the evening program at Cary Hall where our Elementary Schools partici- Cancelled checks 973.09 pated in a radio quiz show on historical questions, gave a Glee Club concert and Meal Tax Receipts (not available for use) 2,735 50 $137,505.85 presented a series of historical tableaux. $ 10 924 94 Sunday saw special observances in all churches. Former Governor Robert F. Net Cost to Town .. Bradford spoke at the First Parish Church while Rev. Roy M Pearson delivered the At this time, the Board of Public Welfare wishes to express its appreciation famous sermon by Rev. Jonas Clarke at Hancock Congregational Church In the for the understanding and cooperation shown by many of the Town's Citizens and afternoon the Marine Band gave a 70-minute concert to some 7,000 persons gath- its Charitable Agencies ered on the Common, in the evening at Cary Hall the Historical Society sponsored Respectfully submitted, a program that included an address by our own historian, Edwin B. Worthen, and several historical motion pictures, one of the 1925 Lexington pageant Mr Everett HAROLD F LOMBARD,Chairman B Emery, one of three living persons present at the 1875 celebration, was intro- HOWARD H DAWES duced. Poor health prevented the others, Miss Elmina Munroe and Mr. Hugh• JOHN A SELLARS McGuire from attending. ARTHUR F MASON Monday was Youth Day with parades, games and races FRANCIS J. HUNT • TOWN OF LEXINGTON 65 456 ANNUAL REPORTS Tuesday saw the Junior Ball at the High School and a spectacular Grand Ball REPORT OF THE PARK, SHADE TREE AND and entertainment at Cary Hall Mrs Harold B Lamont turned more than 200 INSECT SUPPRESSION DIVISIONS of our neighbors into talented performers and for nearly four hours thrilled a packed house with historic scenes and comedy hits Though a tremendous under- December 31, 1950. taking which cost $2,855 84, it was completed with a profit of $39 12 At mid- To the Honorable Board of Selectmen night, while the ball was in progress, a tableau was presented in the dooryard of Lexington, Massachusetts the Hancock-Clarke House, depicting the arrival of Paul Revere Wednesday, the climax day, was greeted with a sunrise salute, the ringing of Gentlemen: the Belfry Alarm and Church bells The traditional sunrise parade marched from The report of the Park, Shade Tree, and Insect Suppression Divisions is di- Adams School in East Village to the Common for flag-raising exercises There vided into two sections. Section I covers a review of the work done by the Park were the traditional mid-morning exercises that included a marathon and the deco- Department during the year 1950 and recommendations for 1951 Section II rating of the Minute Man Memorial by our Lexington Minute Men and the covers the work done and recommendations for the Shade Tree and Insect Sup- Daughters of the American Revolution. Paul Revere and William Dawes were pression Divisions. greeted before the Minute Man statue at noon as crowds continued to flock into I town for the afternoon festivities. It was estimated more than 100,000 watched SECTION the parade The care and maintenance of all parks, playgrounds, and triangles in the With streets cleared of traffic under the excellent direction of Police Chief Town comes under the Jurisdiction of the Park Department. I do not believe that John W Rycroft, the parade started on its march up Massachusetts Avenue from it ls rt necessary to enumerate them ac this has been done in many of our past re Pleasant Street at 2 p m under the direction of Albert J Gardner and Jerome F. ports Only five of these areas are completely finished, viz, the Common, Emery Garrity. For nearly three hours the marchers passed—six divisions that included Park, Hastings Park, Buckman Tavern, and Tower Park All others are either under construction or waiting for development plans, and, of course, financial as- numerous military groups and bands, 15 honorary military organizations from as far as Baltimore, Md, and Troy, N Y, our own school, scout and civic groups sistance. and floats. It was a carefully-planned and well-executed display The Lexington Field and Garden Club recently made a survey of the triangles In late afternoon there was speaking on the Common and the annual Military in the Town and has requested that we start to "dress them up," commencing, Ball in Cary Hall that evening to conclude the celebration with the one at Pleasant and Watertown Streets and the one at Massachusetts Avenue and Pleasant Street in 1951 The Club has very generously offered to During the five-day celebration the town was specially decorated and the defray some of the expenses of the plantings This would be a start in beautifying lighting of historic homes drew several thousand visitors She approaches to our Town. A total of $16,000 was appropriated for the celebration and after all ex- The trees on all of our parks and playgrounds have been inspected and the pendituras totaling $14,602 16, there was a balance Sept. 25, 1950 of ,deadwood and broken branches removed. It was necessary to remove some of the $2,795 16 trees when their condition did not warrant repairing them, Town Committee for the 175th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington. Some repairs have been made on the Old Belfry building and the bell was Fred C Newhall, General Chairman William H Lyon -taken down for repairs However, since the bell has been cracked, we have been Mrs John M Cook Haskell W. Reed .advised that any repair work will spoil its tone Therefore, we have referred the Tracy W Ames Burton B Bruce matter to the Lexington Historical Society for advice Cornelius P Cronin Malcolm H Clifford Albert G Frothingham Bertram P Gustin The two bulletin boards presented to the Town some years ago by the Rotary Jerome F Garrity John E Murray Club have been almost destroyed at Halloween but I believe that we can salvage George E Graves Mrs Gerald Litchfield one by patching it up with the remains of the other Alfred P Tropeano Albert J Gardner The tree on the Common was lighted during the Christmas season as usual Carl G V enol Bert V Borngesser and again I would like to call your attention to the fact that this tree should be Raymond E Lewis Julius Seltzer replaced as it is getting very expensive to arrange small trees at the bottom to fill John F Dowd Robert H Watt do the vacant spaces Furthermore, the storm of November 24, 1950 uplifted some James A Peirce Gardner L Frost eaf the roots so that the tree is now leaning very heavily toward the monument Ernest A Giroux Mrs Harold B Lamont John W Rycroft Merrill F Norlin The lighting of the Captain Parker statue was resumed in October The By GARDNER L FROST, lighting of the monument will be financed by the interest from the $4,000 "Albert Historian Call Tenney Memorial Fund" which was established by Mrs. Albert B Tenney TOWN OF LEXINGTON 67 68 ANNUAL REPORTS All of the inscriptions on the monuments on the Common should be painted In 1951. new trees in 1951, with most of the requests coming from the Ledgelawn Avenue district. Although the duties of this department have expanded greatly in recent I wish to thank the Board of Selectmen and all other Town officials and de- years, we are trying to carry on with the permanent personnel of four men. This, of course, means that we cannot give special attention to any one area. partments for their assistance during the past year Respectfully submitted, SECTION II JOHN J GARRITY Most of this section will be devoted to the elm trees in our town and what we are doing to save them from destruction by the Dutch elm disease. Two-thirds of our public shade trees are American elms and with at least thirty species of REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT insects and three major diseases (the most destructive being the Dutch elm dis- ease), there is much reason for all of us to be disturbed. December 31, 1950 In 1950, eighty-nine trees were removed, seventy of these were elms, of The Honorable Board of Selectmen which thirty-one were afflicted with the Dutch elm disease The others were re- Lexington,Massachusetts moved for various other reasons We have lost some of our oldest elm trees but Gentlemen— not without the greatest regret When a request is made for the removal of a tree for any reason other than the Dutch elm disease, the tree in question is in- We respectfully submit to your Honorable Board, the Annual Report of the spected thoroughly and if there is any doubt of the advisability of removing it, the Fire Deparment for the calendar year ending December 31st, 1950, as follows• advice of the best tree authority available Ls sought When it is suspected that a tree has the Dutch elm disease, samples from it are sent to the Laboratory at the PERSONNEL University of Massachusetts for analysis and advice The manual force of the Fire Department, as of this date, consists of forty- two(42) men, of which twenty-six(26) are permanently employed,and sixteen(16) In I949, one of our first cases of the disease was found in one of the trees are Call Men on the Common Since the tree was a memorial tree,one of eight set out in 1920 in remembrance of the boys who sacrificed their lives in the first World War, we The Board of Engineers consists of one (1) Chairman, one(1) Chief Engineer, thought we would try to save it Therefore, all trees at the Common were pruned and one (1)Clerk,and three (3) other members and all elm trees within 200 feet of the diseased tree were fertilized and a solu- tion of Oxyquinoline Benzoate was applied At the present time, we are waiting The Permanent Force consists of one (1) Chief (Engineer), five (5) Captains (One is Dept Clerk), one (1) Lieutenant, and nineteen (19) Privates for the results, The Call Force consists of sixteen (16) men Effective control of the Dutch elm disease is a matter of community spirit and cooperation Federal and State agencies, and the local tree department di- APPARATUS rectly concerned with the control of the disease, cannot do all the work required because of the budget limitations Therefore, we will offer four suggestions which- Headquarters Station is covered by three (3)Triple Combination Pumpers, one the public should follow 1 Promptly remove and burn all elm trees killed by the (1) 65' Junior Aerial Truck, one (1) Special Service Truck (Lighting Units), Two disease 2 Remove all deadwood from your elm trees 3 Spray all trees to con- (2) Hose Trucks (One in reserve), and the Veterans Memorial Ambulance Mass. trol leaf-eating insects 4 Notify your local tree department if you suspect that Avenue Station is covered by two (2) Triple Combination Pumpers your tree has the disease ALARM SUMMARY A complete spraying program was carried on not only for the Dutch elm dis- The above listed Personnel and Apparatus answered a total of 708 alarms ease but for all leaf-eating insects as well This program starts with a dormant spray in April and terminates in July with the final spray during the year as recorded in the following tabulation A sanitation program on our elm trees has been started and all deadwood and BELL ALARMS interfering limbs removed from 361 trees It is estimated that there are 5,000 Air Duct public elms in our Town and at the present rate, it will take almost 14 years to Auto 2 clean up our elms unless more funds are forthcoming During the past year, fifty- Barn 1 five young trees were planted This is a small amount in comparison to those that Brooder House 1 have been removed At the present time we have requests for the planting of 82 Boxes and Crates 1 Cellar TOWN OF LEXINGTON 64 70 ANNUAL REPORTS Chimney . .. 1 Club House 2 Garage 1 Dump 1 Gas Heater 2 Dwellings 10 Gas Jet 1 Flag Pole 1 Gasoline Leak4 False ... 15 Gasoline Shovel 2 Garage ..-. 3 Grass 122 Grass7 Hay Stack 1 Gutter 1 Health Protection 31 Hedge 1 Hose Reel .... 1 Hen House 1 Hot Water Heater4 House1 Incinerator 1 Leaves1 Investigation ... . 17 Mattress 1 Lanterns I Motorcycle 1 Leaves 6 Needless 1 Lumber 1 Oil Burners 3 Needless 14 OI Heater 1 Oil Burner B Oven 1 Oil Leak3 Piggery 1 Oil Stove 1 Refrigerator 1 Oven 4 Roof .. 1 Peat15 Rubbish .. . . 1 Property Protection 27 Sand Hopper 1 Public Service . 2 Shed .. 2 Range Burner 2 Sprinkler . 7 Refrigerator 3 — Refrigerator Motor 1 TOTAL 74 R R Tiles 9 Resuscitator ,. 9 Rubbish 8 STILL ALARMS Shack2 • Air Duct1 Shed 1 Animal Rescue 9 Sprinkler 5 Assists ......... 6 Tree 6 Assist Patient ..... . 2 Truck ... 7 Auto 18 Truck Accidents ... 4 Accidents 4 . 52 Washing Machine 1 Brush - 24 Woods 41 Brush Pile 4 Candles 1TOTAL 605 Chimney 11 Const Fla res 3 Dump 61 MUTUAL AID—LEXINGTON TO Dwelling1 Waltham - 13 Electric Meter .. 1 Arlington .. 10 Electric Motor6 Woburn . . 4 Emergency Lights7 Air Port 2 False ... 2 Fence .. 1 TOTAL 29 Fire Patrol •••- ••• 5 Fire Prevention ., 16 MUTUAL AID—TO LEXINGTON FROM Forcible Entry 13 Fuel Tank1 Waltham . 6 Arlington 5 • TOWN OF LEXINGTON 71 72 ANNUAL REPORTS Air Port ..... . 7 FIRE PREVENTION Belmont 2 State Cons 1 Fire Drills were conducted in the Public Schools at various intervals Men were detailed to places of Public Assembly as a Fire Preventative meas- TOTAL 21 ure Extinguishers checked and refilled during the year 201 BRAND TOTALS BELL ALARMS 74 VETERANS MEMORIAL AMBULANCE STILL ALARMS 605 Recapitulation since 1940 MUTUAL AID 29 Runs since 1940 1544 Miles since 1940 27,232 2 TOTAL 70B Runs during 1950 188 The apparatus traveled a total of 3 831 2 miles, and used the following in, Miles during 1950 2,754 6 extinguishing fires during 1950 Y Inch Hose 1 700 Feet MISCELLANEOUS 3/4 Inch Hose 50,750 Feet The year 1950 closed with many major projects completed and a few others 11/2 Inch Hose 30,450 Feet nearly finished 2'/a. Inch Hose .. 21,950 Feet Number of Lights Used 35 REPLACEMENT OF EAST LEXINGTON FIRE STATION Feet of Cable Used 7,500 feet Feet of Ladders Used ... 1,614 feet The largest and most important project was the replacement of the East Lex- Engines Pumped Total 27 Hours,20 Minutes ington fire station At the last annual town meeting the town appropriated an Elapsed time Total Alarms 656 I-lours-9 Minutes additional sum to that already voted so that the building committee was able to Elapsed time Bell Alarms . . 37 Hours-9 Minutes let contracts and start work shortly after April 19th At the close of the year the Elapsed time Mutual Aid . . 38 Hours-9 Minutes new modern structure was practically fin shed and occupancy was expected within a few weeks This station is designed to house two pumpers now and later a FIRE LOSSES FOR 1950 ladder truck It is expected that it will fulfill the needs of East Lexington for some years to come Value of buildings involved by fire , $1,024,550Oli REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE 2 Estimated Loss buildings involved by fire 22,924 00 Loss Paid buildings involved by fire . .... .. 19,362 18 In the Fire Department section of the report of the Advanced Budgeting Loss Paid contents of buildings involved 16,539 50 Committee, the replacement of Engine 2 in 1951 was approved Late in Sep Loss per Capita for the year 1950 2 099 tember of this year it became apparent that due to the world crisis this replace- ment might not be possible at the time specified It was therefore decided that INSPECTIONS the purchase of this new pump be advanced so that it could be bought with money approved at the special town meeting in the fall It was felt that by buying at The following inspections were conducted during the year, and are consid- this time first-class material could be used in the construction of the engine and ered an important factor in keeping the fire loss at a minimum that such material might not be available in 1951 At the special town meeting Public and Mercantile inspections during the year 4217 the sum of $16,322 was voted. Delivery of the new engine is expected in the Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Boxes 596 spring of 1951 The specifications for the truck call for complete equipment throughout Tank Inspection for Inflammable Storage16 RADIOS Inspections made and Permits Issued for The installation this year of two way radios on three pieces has proved to be Oil Storage (New) 436 Oil Storage (Renew) 21 more important and helpful than anything that has been done recently With the radio these pieces of apparatus are in constant touch with headquarters and with Blasting (New) 8 each other Blasting (Renew) ..... 23 Removal of Tanks ...... . 4 Excellent example of their efficiency was shown at the serious fire at the Fireworks . . . 1 Belfry Club last spring Upon arrival of the first piece at the fire, Engine 4, it Propane(Bottle)Gas 30 was obvious that it was a major blaze and that a second alarm would be neces TOWN OF LEXINGTON 73 74 ANNUAL REPORTS sary, Before the truck had even stopped, headquarters was advised of the situa- REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH tion and a second alarm was sounded. The valuable minutes and seconds saved materially cut the fire loss. The department is asking this year for additional two- To the Honorable Board of Selectmen December 31, 1950. way radios so that all first line apparatus may be so equipped Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: AUXILIARY GENERATION The Board of Health respectfully submits the following report for the year An auxiliary generator has been placed in the rear section of the shop at ending December 31, 1950: headquarters. It is to be used in any emergency which causes failure of the reg- ORGANIZATION tilar electric power. It will provide sufficient current to operate the fire alarm Mr. R L McQuillan was re-appointed to the Board of Health for a three year system, the remote control radio and the lights in the building The purchase of term Dr William L. Cosgrove, Chairman, and Mr George E Russell make up the generator was made during the summer and its installation is partially corn- the remainder of the Board. Miss Hazel J Murray was appointed Secretary and pleted. It is expected to be completely in service in January Agent to the Board and Mr Richard F Jackson was appointed Health Sanitarian and Slaughter Inspector These appointments were made for a term expiring MAINTENANCE AND EXTENSION OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEM March 31, 1951. The program for this project was completed as scheduled It consisted of MEETINGS placing the overhead wires from Forest street to Cedar street on Massachusetts . The Board held eleven meetings during the year to receive reports, discuss avenue in an underground cable Five new fire alarm boxes and five replacements problems and make decisions The afternoon of the third Friday of each month of obsolete boxes were installed In cooperation with the department's program is the regular meeting date the Lexington Lumber Co., and the Jefferson Union replaced their privately owned LICENSES boxes with the new style, non interfering type. Continued in 1951 will be this program of maintenance and extension of the fire alarm system Numerous licenses and permits required by statute and by Regulations of the Board of Health were issued after receipt of application, necessary investigations. Minor projects completed at the Central Fire Station were the repairing of the were made by the Health Sanitarian Annual permits are required in order to keep slate roof, the whitening of the ceiling, and the installing of a motorized valve in animals—horses, cows, goats, swine or poultry—in the Town of Lexington one circuit of the heating system Citizens are urged to comply with this regulation. RECOMMENDATIONS PREMATURE BABIES The Board of Fire Engineers wish to suggest the following recommendations Under Chapter 601, Acts of 1949, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the re- to be considered by the Honorable Board of Selectmen sponsibility for payment for premature babies of medically indigent families passes from the Board of Public Welfare to the Board of Health. Twenty-two premature 1 The renaming of streets either of the same names or names similar, to babies (under 51.1z pounds] were born of Lexington parents in 1950, the Board of avoid responding to the wrong location in case of fire Health paid for four of these 2. Replacement of the Ambulance which is now going into its eleventh Our annual dog clinic was held in May; out of 983 dogs licensed only 437 year of service, were inoculated. It is recommended that more people take advantage of this op- In closing this report, our Board would like to extend its thanks to the mem- partunity to aid in the prevention of rabies, bers of the Fire Department far the way they have carried out their duties in an efficient manner, also to the Police Department whose cooperation with our de- COMMUNICABLE DISEASES partment has been most helpful throughout the year We would also like to ex- The following diseases were reported .n Lexington in 1950 tend to the Honorable Board of Selectmen, a vote of thanks for their cooperation • with the Board of Fire Engineers throughout the year Lexington Met.State Hospital Total Chickenpox 30 7 37 Respectfully submitted, Diphtheria 1 .,,, 1 HAROLD E. ROEDER,Chairman Dog Bite 64 64 ROBERT F FAWCETT Dysentery, Bacillary ... 14 14 GEORGE M HYNES German Measles 11 .... 11 WILLIAM P FITZGERALD Measles 206 206 ROY A COOK Meningitis 1 1 ALAN G ADAMS Mumps 5 1 6 Board of Fire Engineers Paratyphoid 1 .... 1 • TOWN OF LEXINGTON 75 76 ANNUAL REPORTS Lobar Pneumonia 1 .... 1 REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS Scarlet Fever 1313 Tuberculosis 3 2 5 THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Whooping Cough 21 . 21 Department of Corporations and Taxation oThe Board of Health solicits the continued co-operation of all physicians in Division eAo reporting communicable diseases, and in cases where patients are being cared for State Hausa., Bosstoton 33 nts by members of their own families, we urge the families to report the disease. December 28, 1950. HEALTH UNION To the Board of Selectmen MMeetings have been held with Boards of Health of surroundingtowns in an Lexington George W Emery,Chairman 73,Massachusetts effort to discuss advantages and disadvantages of a possible health union More facts are necessary before any decision would be made Gentlemen, I submit herewith my report of an audit of the books and accounts of the RECEIPTS town of Lexington for the period from June 26, 1949 to July 3, 1950, made in State Tuberculosis Subsidy $1,064 99 accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44, General Laws This is in the form Milk Licenses — Store . . .. 19 50 of a report made to me by Mr Herman B Dine, Assistant Director of Accounts Milk Licenses — Dealer 13 50 Licenses to sell oleomargarine 9 00 Very truly yours, Licenses to sell methyl alcohol 9 00 FRANCIS X LANG,fL 5) Licenses to pasteurize milk .. . 40 00 FXL EV Director of Accounts License to slaughter & Slaughter House License 11 00 Licenses to transport garbage 22 00 Mr Francis X Lang Cesspool and Septic Tank permits .. .. 172 00 Director of Accounts Child Day Care 6 00 Department of Corporations and Taxation Licenses for Physiotherapy . 2.00 State House, Boston Licenses for Poultry Slaughter 2.00 Sir EXPENSES $1,370.99 As directed by you, I have made an audit of the books and accounts of the town of Lexington for the period from June 26, 1949, the date of the previous Postage and Supplies $ 137 45 examination, to July 3, 1950, the following report being submitted thereon: Hospitalization .. . 6,816.15 Tuberculosis $4,003 80 The financial transactions as shown on the books of the several departments Other Diseases 1,500 55 receiving or disbursing money for the town or committing bills for collection were Premature Babies 1,311,80 examined and checked for the period of the audit Prevention of Disease 381 47 The books and accounts in the accountant's office were examined and checked Lexington Visiting Nurse (TB) 378.28 in detail The recorded receipts were compared with the treasurer's books and Anti-rabies vaccine 3.19 with the records in the several departments collecting money for the town or com- Laboratory 398 70 mining bills for collection. The recorded payments were checked with the trees- Transportation 300 00 ury warrants and with the disbursements as shown by the treasurer's books Burial of Animals . 60 00 Sundry .. 29 25 The appropriations, transfers, and loans authorized were checked with the amounts voted by the town meeting as shown by the records of the town clerk $8,123 02 and with the finance committee's authorizations of transfers from the reserve fund. These receipts are not available for use by the Board of Health; they revert The general and appropriation ledger accounts were analyzed, a trial balance to the Excess and Deficiency Account was taken off, and a balance sheet was prepared showing the financial condition Respectfully submitted, of the town on July 3, 1950, and is appended to this report. WILLIAM L COSGROVE D M D D. Chairman The books and accounts of the town treasurer were examined and checked GEORGE E RUSSELL The recorded receipts were compared with the town accountant's books and with RUFUS L. McQUILLAN the records in the various departments collecting money for the town, as well as TOWN OF LEXINGTON 77 78 ANNUAL REPORTS with the other sources from which money was paid into the town treasury, while verified, and the cash on hand in the several departments was proved by actual the payments were compared with the approved warrants The cash balance on count July 3, 1950, was proved by verification of the cash in the office and by recon- ciliation of the bank balances with statements furnished by the banks in which The savings bank books and securities representing the investments of the town funds were deposited 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 reported payments on account of debt and interest were compared with the Cary Memorial Library were examined and listed The transfers to the town the amounts falling due and with the cancelled securities and coupons on file The were verified, the income was proved, and other reported transactions were found unpaid bonds and coupons were listed and proved with statements furnished by the to be correct banks of deposit. The accounts of the treasurer of the Cary Memorial Library were examined The records of tax titles and tax possessions held by the town were examined and checked in detail The income and disbursements were proved, and the cash and checked The amounts added to the tax title account were compared with balance on July 3, 1950, was verified by reconciliation of the bank balance with a the collector's records, the recorded redemptions of tax titles and of sales of tax , statement furnished by the bank of deposit and by inspection of the savings bank possessions were checked with the receipts as recorded on the treasurer's cash book. book, the disclaimers were verified, and the tax titles and tax possessions on hand were listed, reconciled with the town accountant's ledger accounts, and compared The securities and savings bank books representing the investments of the with the records in the Registry of Deeds municipal contributory retirement funds in the custody of the town treasurer were examined and listed The income was proved and the recorded receipts and pay- The books and accounts of the town collector were examined and checked. rnents were checked with the records of the retirement board. The cash balance The poll and property taxes, motor vehicle and trailer excise, special assessments,. was verified, and the total investments and cash on hand on July 3, 1950, were water, and departmental accounts outstanding according to the previous examine- reconciled with the aggregates of the several retirement system funds as shown tion, as well as all subsequent commitments, were audited and proved The pay- by the books of the retirement board and by the town accountant's ledger. ments to the treasurer were checked to the treasurer's cash book, the recorded abatements were checked with the assessors' records of abatements granted and Appended to this report, in addition to the balance sheet, are tables showing with the records of other departments authorized to grant abatements, the amounts reconciliations of the town treasurer's and library treasurer's cash, summaries of added to the tax title account were compared with the treasurer's tax title rec- the tax, motor vehicle and trailer excise, assessment, tax title, departmental, and ords, and the outstanding accounts were listed and reconciled with the respective water accounts, as well as tables showing the condition and transactions of the controlling accounts in the accountant's ledger. trust and retirement funds The correctness of the outstanding accounts was verified by mailing notices For the co operation received from the several town officials during the prog- to a number of persons whose names appeared on the books as owing money to cess of the audit, I wish, on behalf of my assistants and for myself, to express ap- the town, the replies received thereto indicating that the accounts, as listed are predation correct. Respectfully submitted, The assessors' records of deferred apportioned assessments were examined, HERMAN B DINE IL S I the payments in advance were verified, the amounts added to taxes were checked, I-ISD EV Assistant Director of Accounts and the apportionments and suspended assessments were listed and proved to the - accountant's controlling accounts The treasurer's records from parking meter fees were examined and checked, REPORT OF THE the recorded payments to the town being verified by comparison and with the LEXINGTON POSTURE CLINIC treasurer's and the accountant's books The financial accounts of the town clerk were examined and checked. The December 31, 1950 recorded receipts from dog and sporting licenses,permits,and miscellaneous collec- To the Honorable Board of Selectmen tions were checked, and the payments to the town and the State were verified Lexington, Massachusetts The surety bonds furnished by the several town officials for the faithful per- Gentlemen: formance of their duties were examined and found to be in proper form From January 1, 1950 through December 31, 1950, 303 cases of C and D posture were treated in the Lexington Posture Clinics The records of departmental cash collections by the selectmen, the sealer of weights and measures, and the plumbing, building and milk inspectors, as well as Silhouetteograph pictures were taken throughout the schools from grades Ill by the health, school, and other departments in which money was collected for through VII with the exception of the Parker school where building alterations have the town, were examined and checked The payments to the town treasurer were made it necessary to curtail the posture program until January, 1951 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 79 80 ANNUAL REPORTS Corrective classes were conducted once each week throughout the school —Fillings extractions No of Temp Perm Temp Perm Treat- Clean- year in all elementary schools except the Fiske school where the posture program Schools Patients teeth teeth teeth teeth meats dugs did not begin until September, 1950 In the Junior High school, classes were held Adams 58 75 208 26 10 34 39 twice each week for pupils of grade VII, with one class provided for boys and one Fiske 9 44 36 16 .... 14 8 for girls. From November 1 through December 31, an extra class was added for Franklin 21 24 77 4 1 11 12 grade VII to care far posture cases needing more than one crass weekly This Hancock • 14 8 61 3 3 9 extra period has been alternated between boys and girls Munroe 21 25 42 413 12 Medical clinics for special orthopedic examination were held three times dur- Parker 15 18 38 4 5 9 ing the year, on January 28, May 27, and December 16, under the direction of Junior High 34 .... 138 5 6 22 12 Dr Robert J. Joplin, orthopedic surgeon of Boston Recommendations were made Senior High 27 .... 157 .... 9 17 2 at these clinics to the parents of 96 children for hospital examination or treatment Totals 199 194 757 72 26 119 i 03 beyond the work of the usual posture class More than ever before the parents of children enrolled in the posture classes. Number of Patients199 are interesting themselves in this special work and are attending the orthopedic Number of New Patients 74 clinics with their children where they have had the opportunity of personal con- Number Finished . . 121 sultation with Dr Joplin Total number of Fillings and Treatments 1070 Total number of Extractions 98 A report of the cases treated follows: Total of money collected $114.75 D C New Old Dis Sp Rec Number of Emergency cases treated . 22 Adams 35 11 43 3 22 12 Hours operated 266 Fiske .., ..... 1 16 17 . . 0 5 7 Franklin 21 13 28 6 19 12 Dr. Peters made a quick examination of teeth of pupils in Lexington Elemen- Hancock 15.. 17 30 2 24 18 tary Schools, in September, 1950, with the following results Munroe ... .... 19 15 29. ...... 5 21 12 Adams Fiske Franklin Hancock Munroe Parker Total Parker ......... .13 15 26 2 18 . 6 No. of pupils examined .... 396 282 213 221 220 267 1599 J High VII 59 53.... 100 12 . .41 36 No showing no defects ... 71 102 70 80 76 117 516 No needing cleaning 185 67 35 22 60 28 397 163 140 273 30 150 96 Cavities noted— Respectfully submitted, temporary teeth 814 292 253 302 252 316 2229 Cavities noted MARGARET C BEREST, Chairman permanent teeth 449 217 150 115 198 117 1246 POSTURE CLINIC Needed extractions— temporary teeth 145 35 39 39 63 36 357 Needed extractions— nent h REPORT OF THE DENTAL CLINIC COMMITTEE perm andtteachers were notified in all cases where dental care seemed adl December 31, 1950 visable. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Respectfully submitted, Lexington, Massachusetts MRS VINCENT P BURKE Gentlemen: MRS JOHN F RICH THOMAS S GRINDLE The Dental Clinic Committee submits its report for the year ending December 31, 1950. The clinic equipment has been greatly improved this year by the procurement of a new dental unit, a rebuilt chair and overhead spotlight School Dentist ALFRED C PETERS, D. M D. Assistant. BARBARA O'CONNOR TOWN Cu- LEXINGTON 83 .82 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE TOWN COUNSEL 11. Carl F Uhlendorf et als vs Town of Lexington and Middlesex County December 31, 1950 'Commissioners, Middlesex Superior Court No 155568 Petition for jury assess- To the Honorable Board of Selectmen ment of damages arising out of taking of land on East Street for highway purposes Town Office Building 12 Everett Kourian vs Board of Selectmen, Middlesex Superior Court No Lexington 73, Massachusetts i 60245 Petition for abatement of betterment assessment Gentlemen---- 13. Town of Lexington vs a Resident of the Town, Middlesex Superior Pursuant to Section 6 Article Xi of the General By-Laws of the Town of Court No, 160480. Action of contract for reimbursement for assistance given Lexington, I hereby submit my report in writing as Town Counsel for the period under General Laws, Chapter 117 from January 1, 1950 to December 31, 1950 The report is divided into the 14. Ernest B Johnson, Jr, vs Board of Selectmen, Middlesex Superior several sections required by the By-Laws Court No. 160246. Petition for abatement of betterment assessment (a). All actions by or against the Town which were pending on January 1, 15. Elmina Munroe, by her Conservators, vs Board of Selectmen, Middlesex 1950 Superior Court No 162939. Petition for abatement of betterment assessment 1. Town of Lexington vs A Resident of the Town, Middlesex Superior Court 16. Ernest B Johnson, Jr vs Board of Selectmen, Middlesex Superior Court No. 151658 Action of contract for reimbursement for assistance given under No 162940 Petition for abatement of betterment assessment General Laws, Chapter 117. 17. Everett Kourian vs Board of Selectmen, Middlesex Superior Court No 2. Owen McDevitt vs Middlesex County Commissioners, Middlesex Superior 162941. Petition for abatement of betterment assessment Court No. 154397. Petition for jury assessment of damages arising out of tak- 18 Victor H Harmon et al vs Building Inspector of the Town of Lexing- ing of land on Grove Street for highway purposes. ton, et els, Middlesex Superior Court No 163710 Appeal under General Laws, 3. Josephine P. Bailey vs Town of Lexington and Middlesex County Corn- Chapter 143, Section 10 from order of Building Inspector and report of survey missioners, Middlesex Superior Court No. 155572 Petition for jury assessment board of damages arising out of taking of land on East Street for highway purposes 19 Greenough Bros, Inc, vs Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No 164524 Action for alleged breaches of contracts for construction of South 4. W.John Baskin,et al vs Town of Lexington and Middlesex County Corn- Branch Vine Brook sewer and of Mill Brook sewer missioners, Middlesex Superior Court No 155570 Petition for jury assessment 20 Lawrence Bastienelli et a4 vs Town of Lexington; District Court of Cen- of damages arising out of taking of land on East Street for highway purposes tral Middlesex, No 12608 Action of contract for labor performed for A D 5 Albert H Burnham vs Town of Lexington and Middlesex County Corn- Daddario for the benefit of the Town on the North Branch Vine Brook sewer rnissioners, Middlesex Superior Court No 155567 Petition for jury assessment of damages arising out of taking of land on East Street for highway purposes. 21 Town of Lexington vs Rose Scurto, Middlesex Superior Court No 15535 Equity Bill in equity to enjoin violation of Zoning and Building By-Laws 6 John J Kelley, et ale vs Town of Lexington and Middlesex County Com- 22 Harold Conant vs Town of Lexington, District Court of Central Middle- missioners, Middlesex Superior Court No 155571 Petition for jury assessment of sex No 12763 Action for damages to property damages arising out of taking of land on East Street for highway purposes 23 Carlton R Stoddard vs A D Daddario and Town of Lexington, Middle- 7 Everett Kourian vs Town of Lexington and Middlesex County Commis- sex Superior Court No 15508 Equity Bill in equity by subcontractor on North sioners, Middlesex Superior Court No 156250 Petition for jury assessment of Branch Vine Brook sewer to enforce security rights damages arising out of taking of land on Grove Street for highway purposes Ib) All actions brought by or against the Town during 1950 8 John Morrow,Jr et al vs Town of Lexington and Middlesex County Corn- 1. Paul Bowser vs Middlesex County Commissioners and the Town of Lex- missioners, Middlesex Superior Court No 155573 Petition for jury assessment of ington, Middlesex Superior Court No 166346 Petition for jury assessment of damages arising out of taking of land on East Street for highway purposes. damages arising out of taking of land on East Street for highway purposes. 9 William B Porter et al vs Town of Lexington and Middlesex County 2. Rosabel F. Smart et al vs Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court Commissioners, Middlesex Superior Court No 155569 Petition for jury assess- No 166947 Action of tort for personal injuries and consequential damage. ment of damages arising out of taking of land on East Street for highway purposes. 3. Victor A Harmon et al vs Ernest A Lindstrom et al, Middlesex Superior 10 William B. Porter et als vs Town of Lexington and Middlesex County Court No 166918 Action of tort for damages Commissioners, Middlesex Superior Court No, 155574. Petition for jury assess- 4. Victor A Harmon et al vs Ernest A Lindstrom et els, Middlesex Superior merit of damages arising out of taking of land on East Street for highway purposes. Court No. 166919 Action of tort for damages TOWN OF LEXINGTON 83 84 ANNUAL REPORTS 5 Walter E Bickford et al vs Town of Lexington et al, Middlesex Superior REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT Court No 167243 Petition for fury assessment of damages arising out of tak- ing of land cn Waltham Street for highway purposes. December 31, 1950. 6 John D Brucchi vs William L Cosgrove et ale(Board of Health),Middle- To the Honorable Board of Selectmen sex Superior Court No 167273 Appeal under General Laws, Chapter 111, Sec- Lexington,Massachusetts tion 147,from alleged order of Board of Health. Gentlemen. 7 Mildred A. Heywood vs Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No 167696 Petition for fury assessment of damages arising out of taking of I submit herewith the following report of the Lexington Police Department land on Waltham Street For highway purposes. for the year ending December 31, 1950 (c) All actions settled or disposed of during 1950 I wish to thank all those who have been of assistance to us in the perform- 1. Lawrence Bastianelli et ala vs Town of Lexington, District Court of Can- ance of our duties during the past year tral Middlesex No 126C8 Action of contract for labor performed for A. D. Dad- dario for benefit of the Town on the North Branch Vine Brook sewer. Case dis- Respectfully submitted, posed of by entry of judgment for the defendant after report that payment had been made by the contractors' bonding company JOHN W. RYCROFT, Chief of Police. 2 Carleton R Stoddard vs A D Daddario and Town of Lexington, Middle- sex Superior Court No. 15508 Equity. Bill in equity by subcontractor on North Branch Vine Brook sewer to enforce security rights Case disposed of by final "- decree dismissing the bill, after report that payment had been made by the con- m d o 64 8 tractors' bonding company E E 'a c A 2 2.2 i {d) The amounts received by the Town Counsel as compensation and dis- m 5 ffi T > .- ?N 7, KE al bursements for services riot covered by the regular salary of the Town Counsel dur- u z - a` v as a • v 4 ,_ ail vx ing 1950 January 29 15 14 18 3 3 4 0 6 0 0 0 - Services in obtaining slope easements for construe- February 21 10 11 9 1 1 7 2 14 0 0 0 tion of Ledgelawn Avenue, Liberty Avenue, March 26 15 11 14 ] 1 8 1 8 0 0 0 Hamilton Road and Braemore Terrace, involving April 25 19 6 12 1 1 9 3 20 1 0 1 83 parcels of land $850 00 May 18 13 5 8 0 0 8 0 17 0 0 0 Disbursements for copies of plans and for record- June 30 22 8 9 3 3 8 4 8 0 0 0 ing various instruments and plans in connection July 23 13 10 10 4 3 5 3 4 0 0 0 with the slope easements 67 70 August 24 16 8 11 0 0 7 1 1 1 1 0 1 Services in connection with matters that originated September 30 24 6 15 3 2 13 4 11 0 0 0 prior to 1950 .. 2,500 00 October 36 24 12 16 2 1 11 2 20 2 0 2 Services of Putnam, Bell, Dutch & Santry, a firm November 23 16 7 10 0 0 9 0 i3 0 0 0 ' of attorneys of which the Town Counsel is December 33 14 19 16 2 2 10 0 13 0 0 0 a member, in examining titles and drafting deeds and other instruments in connection with various Total 318 201 117 148 20 17 99 20 145 4 0 4 parcels of real estate 330 00 Disbursements of Putnam, Bell, Dutch & Santry for recording fees and miscellaneous expenses 40 00 Total . . . $3,787 81 I wish to express my grateful appreciation of the co-operation and assistance extended to me by the officials, employees and citizens of the Town with whom 1 have been privileged to work during the year Respectfully submitted, HAROLD E STEVENS, Town Counsel TOWN OF LEXINGTON 85 86 ANNUAL REPORTS -Arreata-N -Statistiozs , , Dispositions SPEEDING AND IMPROPER OPERATION Department Warnings 285 LL 's 11 Registry Warnings 67 Offenses p m O i4 Registry Suspensions 123 8 • >_ d `o g m '� Registry—Plain 33 ro•a E , ° Court ... 19 Y, 8 a MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS 4L F . r Q U it 0. N fl! ❑ Assault 8 8 1 8 4 2 2 Animals Cared For(Sick, Injured or Dead) 142 Assault and Battery 7 7 1 7 1 1 1 1 1 Animals Cared For(Stray) 69 Attempt Breaking Automobiles Reported Stolen 16 end Entering 2 2 1 2 2 Automobiles Recovered 24 Breaking and Entering 22 22 7 2 20 16 1 4 1 Automobiles Tagged (Parking Violations) 3030 Accessory before and Bicycles Reported Stolen 18 after Robbery 3 3 2 3 2 1 Bicycles Recovered 24 Capias 1 1 1 1 Default 3 3 3 10.00 1 T ! Buildings Found Open 122 Drunkenness 34 1 35 20 15 55.00 3 17 2 8 5 Committed To Insane Hospitals 13 Escapees .5 1 6 3 6 6 Fire Alarms Responded To 85 Larceny 39 39 10 11 28 21 3 3 1 7 4 Injured or Sick Persons Assisted 45 Lewdness 11 2 2 1 1 Lost Dogs Reported .. 157 Malicious Damage to Prop. 2 2 2 2 2 Lost Dogs Returned To Owners 51 Manslaughter 1 1 1 1 Messages Delivered 140 Neglected Child 3 2 5 4 5 4 1 Missing Persons Investigated 53 Non-Support it 5 4 1 1 1 1 2 Public Utilities Notified of Defects .... . ... 126 Rape 1 1 1 1 "' Robbery 4 4 4 4 Reports and Complaints Investigated . . . 1615 Suspicious Persons 3 3 3 1 2 Speed Checks 1665 Operating without Street Lights Reported Out 172 Registration Certificate 1 1 1 5.00 1 Sudden Deaths Investigated 4 Operating to Endanger 20 1 21 2 19 440.00 16 4 1 Transients Accommodated 44 Operating after Vacant Houses Reported 546 Revocation of License 3 3 1 2 13500 3 Total Mileage Recorded on Car No 31 48,396 Operating an Total Mileage Recorded on Car No 32 42,397 Uninsured Automobile 9 9 2 7 47500 1 8 Total Mileage Recorded on Car No 33 21,156 Operating an g Unregistered Automobile 9 9 9 6000 1 8 Operating without License 19 1 20 4 16 120 00 2 16 2 Total Mileage .. . . 111,949 Operating without Sticker 8 5 13 10 3 58 00 13 AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS Operating Under-influence 16 16 6 10 510 00 11 4 1 Hit and Run Personal January 29 and Property 6 6 2 4 150 00 1 4 1 February . . ... . -- • .. .. 21 Refusing to Stop 2 2 1 1 5000 2 March 26 Speeding 18 1 19 5 14 165 00 2 17 April .. .. .. . . . . . 25 Attaching Wrong Plates 2 2 1 1 15.00 2 May .. .. .. 18 Violating Law of the Road 1 1 2 2 2000 2 June 30 Violation of Probation 5 5 3 2 2 2 1 July 23 Violating Town Ordinance 2 2 1 1 12.00 2 August 24 Violating Traffic Signal 7 2 9 2 7 22.00 8 1 Violating Parking Meter September 30 Regulation 49 13 62 9 53 124.00 57 5 October . . . . . ... . 36 ' Vagrant 1 1 2 2 1 1 November . 23 Unlawful Possession December 33 of Fire Arms 1 1 1 1 Violation of the FIsh Total .. . . .. ..... 318 and Game Laws 2 2 2 30.00 2 Carrying Revolver Personal Injury Accidents 99 without Permit 1 1 1 50 00 1 Fatal Accidents 4 Slaughtering without Permit 2 2 2 50.00 2 Persons Injured 165 Runaway 3 3 3 3 3 Persons Killed . 4 TOTALS 331 30 361 34 102 259 $2,556.00 58 26 200 15 21 22 2 17 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 87 88 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM TAXATION Value of Real Estate $ 9,895,732 64 December 31, 1950. Value of Tangible Personal Estate 647,705.54 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts TOTAL VALUE OF EXEMPT PROPERTY $10,543,438 18 Gentlemen: 1950 RECAPITULATION Total Appropriations as certified byr We hereby submit our report as Assessors for the year ending December 31,. Town Clerk to be raised by tax. 1950. ation, Chapter 41, Section 15A $1,683,312.02 Total Appropriations voted to be NUMBER OF PERSONS ASSESSED taken from Available Funds Individuals All Others* Toter (a) In 1950 $351,713 50 On Personal Estate only 141 72 213 (b) In 1949, since 1949 tax On Real Estate only 7296 62 7358 rate was fixed 26,600 00 378,313.50 $2,061,625 52 On both Personal and Real Estate 328 17 345 TOTAL NUMBER OF PERSONS ASSESSED 7916 Deficits due to abatements in ex- cess of overlay of prior years Partnerships, Associations or Trusts, Corporations -Of Year Amount Of Year Amount 1945 $2 00 1947 $108 72 NUMBER OF POLLS ASSESSED 4647 1946 2 00 1949 838 53 VALUE OF ASSESSED PERSONAL ESTATE $951 25 Stack in Trade $1 1 1,035 00 STATE TAX AND ASSESSMENTS Machinery 953,972 00 1950 1949 Live Stack . ... . . . .... ... 53,344 00 Estimates Under- All other Tangible Personal Property 856,220 00 Estimates 'State Parks and Reservations . $1,824 66 $588.64 TOTAL VALUE OF ASSESSED PERSONAL ESTATE $ 1,974,571 00 State Audit and Municipal Accounts 2,758 36 State Examination of Retirement VALUE OF ASSESSED REAL ESTATE System .... 63 79 Land exclusive of Buildings $5,622,990 00 Additional State Assessments . 46,712 40 69I 27 Buildings exclusive of Land 23,061,625 00 $51,359 21 $1,279 91 $52,639 12 TOTAL VALUATION OF ASSESSED REAL ESTATE $28,684,615 00 COUNTY TAX AND ASSESSMENTS TOTAL VALUATION OF ASSESSED ESTATE $30,659,186 00 County Tax $63,122.44 $5,442.36 Tuberculosis Hospital Assessment 13,524 63 NUMBER OF LIVE STOCK ASSESSED Horses 43 $76,647 07 $5,442 36 $82,089 43 Cows 195 OVERLAY of Current Year $30,462 99 Heifers 4 GROSS AMOUNT TO BE RAISED $2,228,328 31 Swine 498 ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS Fowl 11,856 Income Tax .. . $116,411.28 Sheep 8 Corporation Taxes . 100,488 97 OMITTED REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENTS ..... .. $802.74 Reimbursement on account of publicly OMITTED POLL TAXES 26 00 owned land 1,204 25 NUMBER OF ACRES OF LAND ASSESSED 8,950 Old Age Tax (Meals) Gen Laws. Chap. 648, NUMBER OF DWELLING HOUSES ASSESSED 3,815 Sec. ]0 2,648.45 Chapter 804, Acts of 1949 1,618 66 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 89 90 ANNUAL REPORTS Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise 80,000 00 Gain on account of fractional divisions of tax rate 3 18 Licenses ........ .. 3,336 00 fines . ......... . 289 00 TOTAL TAXES LEVIED ON POLLS Special Assessments 7,31700 AND PROPERTY $1,327,64218 General Government 9,500 00 ITEMS NOT ENTERING INTO THE DETERMINATION OF THE TAX RATE Protection of Persons and Property . 3,350 00 Betterments and Special Assessments added to Taxes Health and Sanitation 10,000 00 Committed Highways 900 00 Amount Interest Total Charities (Other than federal grants for Apportioned Sewer aid to dependent children) 10,200.00 Assessments $10,270.12 $3,497.16 $13,767 28 Old Age Assistance (Other than federal grants) 45,000.00 Apportioned Water Veterans' Benefits . . 2,288 00 Assessments 6,452.46 2,258 85 8,711 31 Schools (Funds from Income Tax not to be Apportioned Street included) 15,000 00 Assessments .... 5,715 00 2,669.14 8,384.14 Libraries .... 0.00 Water Liens added Recreation 0 00 to Taxes 635 88 .... 635 88 31,498 61 Public Service Enterprises (Such as Water Department, etc) 100,000 00 TOTAL AMOUNT OF 1950 TAXES ON POLLS AND PROPERTY Cemeteries (Other than trust funds and AND OF ASSESSMENTS AND LIENS ADDED TO TAXES AS sale of lots) .... 3,000 00 COMMITTED TO TAX COLLECTOR $1,359,140.79 Interest On Taxes and Assessments ........ $7,255.00 RECAPITULATION OF COMMITMENTS On Deposits ...... . . 501.00 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise TOTAL ... 7,756 00 Date of Number Commissioner's In lieu of Taxes Arlington and Cambridge 1,319 49 Commitment Commitment Value Excise TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS $521,627 10 First Apr 3, 1950 638 $420,540 $17,991.14 Second Apr 17, 1950 404 227,520 9,875 46 OVERESTIMATES of previous year to be used Third May 22, 1950 882 380,530 16,363 94 as available funds Fourth June 5, 1950 389 206,742 8,202 16 (a) State Audit of Municipal Accounts . $741 53 Fifth June 12, 1950 649 286,700 11,911 35 (b) Metropolitan Water . 4 00 Sixth Sept. 11, 1950 1066 442,640 16,535 84 Amounts voted to be taken from available Seventh Sept 18, i 950 357 183,610 6,138 96 funds (Before any such amount can be Eighth Dec 6, 1950 443 200,910 6,632 28 used in fixing tax rate, the Commis- Ninth Dec 8, 1950 596 326,210 11,075 09 signer's written approval must be ob- Tenth Dec 11, 1950 374 193,440 5,936 87 tained) Eleventh Dec 13, 1950 748 283,885 6,296 04 $ 26,600 00 Nov 22, 1949 Twelfth Dec 28, 1950 427 284,190 4,007 50 351,731 50 Apr 5, 1950 378,313 50 Thirteenth Dec 30, 1950 70 000 7,000 00 Fourteenth Jan 12, 1951 252 224,030 1,606 24 TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS $379,059 03 Fifteenth Jan 22, 1951 57 77,700 331 17 TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS $900,686 13 WILLIAM H EMERY NET AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION I BURNHAM ANI ON POLLS AND PROPERTY ... $1,327,642 18 WILLIAM H. SHANAHAN Number of Polls-4647 @ $2.00 each $9,294.00 ' Real Estate Valuation $28,684,615 00 f Tax Rate 1,233,438.45 Personal Valuation 1,974,571.00 Z $43.00 f 84,906.55 Total ....$30,659,186.00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 91 92 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE Traffic and Police (includes salaries of 179 ad- ditional police from Boston, Bedford,Arlington, COMMITTEE FOR THE CELEBRATION Waltham, and Metropolitan District Commis- sion, and their meals) 3,445 79 OF THE 175th ANNIVERSARY OF THE TOTAL EXPENDITURES 14,602.16 BATTLE OF LEXINGTON BALANCE Sept. 25, 1950 $ 2,795 16 The above Balance includes the income earned and received by your com- mittee over and above the appropriation in the amount of $1,397 32 Deducting this amount from the Balance would show a balance in the original appropriation FINANCE COMMITTEE of $1,397 84 FINAL REPORT Respectfully submitted, December 31, 1950 FINANCE COMMITTEE APPROPRIATION ... $16,000 00 RAYMOND E LEWES, Chairman Additional Income Boy Scouts of America (Sale of Hats) $593 00 Town of Concord (Share of transportation and meals for Marine Eand) . . 272 92 LIST OF JURORS Junior Ball 31 40 Mass. Industrial & Development Comm. AS SUBMITTED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN (Brochures) 500.00 OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON, 1950 TOTAL Additional Income .... 1,397.32 Name Occupation Address Aiken, Robert F—Milk Control 4 Hudson Street TOTAL APPROPRIATION AND INCOME 17,397.32 Allen, Robert G—Engraver 253 Bedford Street • Andolino, Gandolfo—Shipper 90 Middle Street EXPENDITURES Andrews, Henry E—Musician 61 Bertwell Road Decorations . ... 655.00 . - Executive Committee .. . 75 00 Babcock, Carl—District Manager ..... ...9 Cary Street Fire Prevention 433.46 Baird,Walter—Physicist 14 Percy Road Floats 100.00 Ballard, Walter C.—Retired ... 8 Raymond Street Flood Lighting 491 07 Barnes, George A.—Machinist ... 9 Chase Avenue Food . . 1,096 30 Barrett, Charles A—Ind Engineer 1299 Mass. Avenue Incidentals 364 44 Batstone, Alfred E.—Hoisting Eng. 49 Bartlett Avenue .. . ......... Invitations, Entertainment, & Transportation Bayliss, Thomas W—Dairyman ....... 507 Concord Avenue of invited Guests 108 90 Bean, James Warren—Mover .. 26 Parker Street Music (Meals and local transportation of the Beatty, Walter S—Oil Burners . ... 183 Waltham Street U. S. Marine Band) 700.90 Beaudry, Charles 5---Retired 5 Raymond Street Parades .. .. 3,318 16 Bell, Alexander–Machinist 29 Normandy Road Publicity and Information 1,631 07 Bennett, Nelson—Advertising 213 Fallen Road Radio and Public Address 235 00 Bergin, Charles K.—Salesman 47 Kendall Road Revere and Dawes Tableau April 18th 129.00 Bettencourt, Henry L—Mechanic 2 Taft Avenue Revere and Dawes April 19th 223 77 Bidwell, John---Market Research 32 Percy Road Reviewing and Band Stands 863 30 Blackwell, John T.—City Planner 7 Bennington Road Sanitation and First Aid . 491 84 Blaisdell, J. Harper—Engineer 12 Plymouth Road Sports and Youth Day Programs 139.16 Blodgett, John L—Boston & Maine 1654 Mass. Avenue Sunday Evening Program .. .. 100.00 Borngesser, Bert V Jr.—Sales Manager 37 Independence Avenue TOWN OF LEXINGTON 93 94 ANNUAL REPORTS Name Occupation Address Name Occupation Address Boudreau, Arthur J.Accountant 84 Baker Avenue Herbert, Leroy J.—Chemist 110 Bow Street Boyle, Leonard—Chauffeur 43 Curve Street Hilton, John C—Machinist 70 Baker Avenue Brock, Arthur J.—Asst. Manager 4 Watertown Street Holt, Richard P. Salesman 11 Bennington Road Bryant, Donald E.--Truck Equipment . .. . 8 Hudson Street Hood, Norton T. Storekeeper 41 Reed Street Buckley, Paul A—Corn. Artist 139 Shade Street Howell, Wallace G—Meteorologist 35 Moon Hill Road Burnell, Levi—Merchant Manager 25 Outlook Drive Hubbart, Paul A. Buyer 29 Harding Road Hutt, L. Roy—Office Worker 63 Colony Road Cann, Robert N.—Salesman .. 1956 Mass. Avenue Carmody, John F—Sales Engineer 94 Blossom Street Ingersoll, Frederick M,—Distributor . 11 Eliot Road Childs, Frederick R.—Auto Dealer ... 6 Chandler Street Ingraham, Edward—Draftsman 62 Fern Street Clancy, Bert—Badger &Co 99 Waltham Street Cleveland, Harold W—Mechanic . 60 Baker Avenue Clifford, Malcolm—Salesman 54 Chase Avenue Jackson, C Henry—Florist 40 Clark Street Cloud, Robert W.—Res. Ass't. .... 39 Bridge Street James, Raymond W--Chem Engineer 66 Blake Road Connor, Frank P—Telephone 7 Carville Avenue Jellis, Leonard Jr—N E Tel &Tel . . 24 Rindge Avenue Cole, Clarence L—Mfg Agent 50 Prospect Hill Road Johnston, William P—Export Mgr 10 Calvin Street Couette, Win S.—Real Estate . . ....... 4 Wachusett Circle Crerie, Ernest J—Ass't. Manager 50 Spring Street Kelley, Joseph F—Executive 22 Sherburne Road Currie, Leonard J—Architect . . 16 Moon Hill Road Kyle, Philip—Builder 25 Wachusett Drive Dacey, John H—Mason 4 Muzzey Street Lane, Edward D—Salesman . . . 60 Marrett Road Daniels, John F—Tool Maker 84 Bertwell Road Lappen, John A.—Sales Manager . 57 Forest Street DeSonie, Ernest—Purchasing Agent 90 Spring Street Lamont, John—Insurance 9 Joseph Road Doll, Samuel—Auto Mechanic 151 Shade Street Lindsay, Steele—Editor 23 Robbins Road Dolloff, George L— Contractor 41 Watertown Street Lohr, Charles I—Insurance 15 Harding Road Lombard, Harold F—Claim Manager .. . 23 Eliot Road Eaton, L Edward—Chemist . . 51 Bertwell Road Loring, Seldon M—Advertising .. 55 Bloomfield Street Lyon, William H—Real Estate . .. 24 Oakland Street Fawcett, Herman E.--Machinist.... 22 Cary Avenue Gillis, L.—Cons Su Macauley, Matthew A—Civil Engineer 490 Waltham Street Josephp�t 140 Cedar Street MacAuley, Clarence H—Salesman 10 Grassland Street Glidden, James P.—Sales Eng 38 Outlook Drive MacDonald, Gordon C—Milkman 1 Payson Street Goddard, Dwight S—Food Distributor ... 50 Forest Street MacGillivray, Lawrence--Chemist 33 Charles Street Godley, Philip 2d.—Engineer ... 12 Adams Street MacLean, Keith L—Electrician 80 Bloomfield Street Gray, Freeman N.—Newspaper 9 Burlington Street Maloney, Frederick T—Engineer 49 Baker Avenue Crush, Lincoln C—Production Mgr. . 10 Tower Road Marshall, John J—Carpenter 10 Bartlett Avenue Gustafson, Henry V—Marine Engineer .. 25 Taft Avenue Martin, Paul—Compositor ..... .. 15 Crescent Hill Avenue Mattson, Frank D—Mach Engineer 36 Cary Avenue Hager, Wendell P.—Chemist .... 6 Hudson Street May, Luke C—Nurseryman . . 216 Follen Road Haigh, George E---Gas Station 30 Arcola Street McAvoy, John F—Welder 1 i 7 Burlington Street Hansen, Tape—Mechanic 46 Farmcrest Avenue McCurdy, Joseph—Public Relations 32 Independence Avenue Hanson, Otto B.---Publisher . 325 Bedford Street Meehan, William C—Painter 182 Waltham Street Hathaway, Donald—Vet's Housing . . .. 84 Shade Street Meyers, J Raymond—Prod Manager 17 Audubon Road Hayden, Albert C—Engineer 21 Eliot Road Milne, Alexander R—Plumber 9 Utica Street Hederstedt, Paul A.—Ins. Broker 15 Percy Road Helburn, Peter--Gardener 185 Burlington Street Newgent, Harvey W—Contractor 31 Meriam Street Hemstreet, Richard A.--Owner Tr Bus. ........ . 6 Albemarle Avenue Henley, Clarence P.—Carpenter 411 Marrett Road Ousback, Paul A—Sales Manager 214 Fallen Road TOWN OF LEXINGTON 95 96 ANNUAL REPORTS Name Occupation Address Name Occupation Address Packard, Ernest H—Farmer 272 Concord Avenue Wiggins, Richard W—Wholesale Beef . ... 7 Maple Street Packard, Robert H—Elec Eng 14 Gleason Road Willis, Charles M.—Architect .. 21 Colony Road Papan, Merrill Y---Salesman 9 Hilltop Avenue Wilson, J Ernest--Credit Manager 29 Pleasant Street Peterson, Carl P—Florist 26 Bow Street Winslow, Ralph T—R. R Accountant 43 Locust Avenue Phelan,Thomas J—Salesman 6 Aerial Street Whittemore, Peter B, Jr—Buyer 307 Bedford Street Pierce, Irving B.—Ret Army Cap't 60 Forest Street Woodbury, John L.—Ins Agent 430 Mass Avenue Pittman, Robert G—Expeditor 15 Oxford Street Woodward, Wm C—Leather 15 Dexter Road Pohl, Arthur—Retail Store 73 Bloomfield Street Powers,John T—Printer 21 Byron Avenue Proctor, George W—Bookkeeper 7 Forest Court Ready, Francis H—Merchant 2246 Mass. Avenue REPORT OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS Rich, Edwin A.—Bank Clerk 611 Mass Avenue December 31, 1950 Rivinius, Handel V.—Clerk .. . .... .. 53 Cary Avenue To the Honorable Board of SeSectmen Royle, Norman H—N E Power 152 Simonds Road Lexington, Massachusetts Saunders,Clifton A—Se es Mgr 17 Lexington Avenue Gentlemen Savoye, R Coman—Tech Advisor .. .... .... . 74 Simonds Road The Board of Appeals reports that one hundred and fifteen hearings were Sawdo, Richard M—Rad o Technician 18 Fair Oaks Drive held during the year 1950 Schwartz, Herman S—Editor 19 Highland Avenue Schwartz, William—Salesman 25 Fair Oaks Drive Following is a list of these hearings and the decisions rendered in each case_ Schaller, Harold E.—Design Engineer 10 Colony Road Jan 5—James B Catalano Scott, Milton J—Chemist 60 Blake Road To Make alterations to the existing dairy building and erect a greenhouse at 643 Shea, Henry B—Ass'r Div Head 54 Harding Road Waltham Street, Lexington, in accordance with the plans submitted and to Simmons, Frank N—Retired 14 Normandy Road Leslie—Buyer 19 Charles Street carry on the retail business of selling plants and flowers grown on the pram- Simon,Sion, Stanley L yet—DHead 30 Grant Street ises, subject to the following conditions 1) That provision be made on the Stevens, H—Contractor. 10 DexteRoad premises for the parking of automobiles so that it will not be necessary to Stevens, R,RupertRobHrt F—Contractor 16 Percyr Road park cars on the highway, 2) that this permit shall expire January 5, 1953. Granted. Stoney, Joseph H—Prod Mgr 15 Fern Street Jan. 5—Robert R. Williams Stygles,George F—Painter . 65 Oak Street Stuart, Streeter S.—Radio Announcer 11 Crescent Hill Avenue To' Erectra stet, Lexington.eamily dwellingGra on the existing foundation on Lots 8 and 9 Sullivan, Thomas—Janitor . . 17 Curve Street Ward Street, Granted. Sheldon, George C.—Sales Mgr, 5 Cedarwood Terrace Feb 10—Daniel Curtin Sheridan, Walter F—Radio Tech . ........ 20 Muzzey Street To Sell and remove the existing pile of loam on Lots numbered 232 and 233 Marrett Road, Lexington, subject to the condition that this permit does not Tapply, Horace G—Editor 20 Outlook Drive cover the removal of any other loam from property belonging to Mr. Curtin, Tarr, Vance S.—Civil Engineer 4 Ledgelawn Avenue and also that the loam in question shall be removed within 90 days Granted. Thibeault, George E—Engineer 16 Bowker Street Tighe, Louis E—Draftsman . . . 7 Lockwood Avenue Feb. 10—Ethel P. Koester Trenholm,John G.—Bank Exec. 2 Eustis Street To Erect a single-family dwelling and garage on Lots 1 &2 in Block 6 [B) Glea- Tullar, Fred H.—Theatrical Makeup 39 Reed Street son Road, said lots having a combined area of approximately 7,829 square feet and a total frontage on Gleason Road of 88 10 feet Granted. Walsh,James J.Jr.--Adv. Manager 1508 Mass Avenue Feb. 10—Jenney Manufacturing Co Wark, D. Craig—Sales Eng 43 Woodland Street To: Erect a Neon sign on the roof of the building at 384 Waltham St., Lexington, Weir, Joseph S—Ret U S N. 23 Coolidge Avenue consisting of only the letters making up the word "Janney",at a height of 2 Wennberg, Carl O—Mason . 14 Cherry Street feet and length of 14 feet 6 inches, with the condition that the top of the Ward, John B.—Executive . . 90 Fallen Road sign shall not protect above the top of the roof. Granted. Whipple, S. Lawrence—News Editor . . 18 Belfry Terrace TOWN OF LEXINGTON 97 98 ANNUAL REPORTS Mar 3—Robert W Custance Apr 14—Anthony Cataldo To Erect a 40 x 30-foot building on the tract of land numbered 68 Bed- To Use the existing building at 703 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, for the ford Street, Lexington, of first class construction, to be used for the storage processing, warehousing and selling of fresh fruits and vegetables, subject to of equipment,to be located as shown on the plot plan submitted Granted the following conditions 1) that the permission hereby granted shall be for the term of one year from March 10, 1950, 2) that no by-products from the Mar 24—Henry E Gamester use, nor materials used, shall be stored outside the building, 3) that the To Erect at 23 Spencer Street, Lexington a 22 x 44 foot cement block building premises shall be kept in a neat and orderly condition. the front of which would consist of a two-car garage, the back half of a stor- age area for the storing of his trucks, building equipment and materials, in Apr 27—Gil Wyner Constr Co accordance with the plot plan and sketches submitted Granted To. Erect a temporary tool house on the Concord Turnpike, Lexington at the new Route 128,as shown on plan Granted Mar. 3—Robert F Esty To Erect single-family dwelling with attached garage on Lots 69, 70, 71 Hen- Apr. 27—Gil Wyner Constr Co derson Road, Lexington, said lots having a total frontage of 90 feet and a To. Erect a temporary tool house at the junction of the new Route 128 and the combined area of 9990 square feet, in accordance with plot plan submitted, railroad in the proximity of Bedford Street, Lexington, as shown on plan Granted Granted. Mar. 24—Andrew Cupp Apr, 27---Gif Wyner Constr Co To, Erect a Greenhouse approximately 35 x 160 feet, at 171 Woburn Street, Lex- To. Erect a temporary office, two tool houses and a garage at Wood Street and ington, in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, as shown on plans, subject to the condi- tion that the buildings on private property shall be removed and the premises Mar 24--Wakefield Ready-Mixed Concrete Co, Inc. left in a condition satisfactory to the owner Granted To Erect a portable steel bin and conveyor for concrete materials at 234 Bedford Street, Lexington Mr Randlett, President of the Company stated that the Apr. 27—Gil Wyner Constr. Co. conveyor would be so constructed with steel and canvas covers that only a To. Erect a temporary tool house on Marren Road, Lexington and the new Route minimum of dust would escape during the filling of the storage bins and sub- 128, as shown on plan. Granted, sequent filling of the trucks. He stated that normally 12 to 18 loads of con- Apr 27—Gil Wyner Constr Co. trete would leave the premises daily and an average of 12 trucks would To Erect a temporary tool house on Lincoln Street, Lexington, at the new Route be used to bring in sand and gravel, or a total of approximately 30 trips a 128, as shown on plan Granted day. Denied Mar, 24—Lloyd H. Miller Apr 6—Charles S. Purinton To, Erect a single-family dwelling with attached garage on Lots 18 and 19 in 7o' Maintain a roadside stand to sell poultry, eggs, fruits and vegetables at 973 Block 5 Harding Road, Lexington, in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Concord Turnpike, Lexington, sublect to the following conditions 1) That the Granted premises shall be kept in a neat and orderly condition, 2)That the size of the Apr. 14—Burpee B. Coffdl stand shall be limited to 10 feet by 12 feet, the size of the structure granted in the permit dated March 25, 1949, 3) that there shall be no flood lighting To Erect a single car cinder block garage at 3 Forest Street, Lexington, in accord- of the premises, 4) that the total area of signs employed shall not be greater ance with plot plan submitted, subiect to the condition that the construction than 20 square feet, 5) that no parking of cars shall be permitted on the of the garage shall conform to the Lexington Building By-law Granted Concord Turnpike, 6) that the permit shall expire April 1, 1951 Granted, Apr. 6—Charles 0. Rolando Apr. 6—Kieran J. Lowry To: Build a single-family dwelling with attached garage on Lots 72, 73 and 74 To. Erect a one-story, glass front, cement block store addition.between the pres- in Block 10 Henderson Road, Lexington, in accordance with plot plan sub- ent lubritorium and gas station at 286 Lincoln Street, Lexington, in accord- mitted Granted ance with the plans submitted, subject to the following conditions. 1) That Apr, 14—E. A. Sawyer, Jr To. Erect asingle-family dwelling and garage on Lots 34 and 35 Simonds Road the structure shall conform to the requirements of the Lexington Building By-law, 2) that no goods shall be displayed outside the store, 3) That the in Block 24, Lexington, said lots having a total frontage of 60 feet and a premises shall be kept in a neat and orderly condition Granted combined area of 6,300 square feet. Denied. Apr. 6—D. E. Barker Apr 14—Robert E McDonough To. Erect a one-car garage not less than 7 feet from the northwesterly lot line at To: Construct a single-family dwelling with attached garage on Lots 13 and 14 447 Concord Avenue, Lexington, in accordance with the plot plan submitted. in Block 23 Dexter Road, Lexington, in accordance with the plot plan sub- Granted. mitted. Granted. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 99 100 ANNUAL REPORTS Apr 14—Alexander B Murphy the following conditions 1)That 4 x 8 wooden posts shall be used in place of To Erect, on Lot 107 Oakland Avenue, Lexington, a single-family dwelling and 3" tally columns, 2)That corner posts be installed in each corner, 3)That no garage in accordance with the plot plan submitted Granted native pine shall be used for supporting structures, 4) That if an electric hot water system is installed, it shall be located above a supporting partition, 5) - Apr 27—Jane H Cuzner That all rafters shall be one piece and not spliced Granted To Establish and maintain a nursery school and kindergarten at 173 Marrett Road, Lexington, subject to the following conditions That permission shall May 12—C Henry Jackson - expire June 1951, that there shall be no parking of cars on the highway in To Convert the single-family dwelling at 28 Forest Street, Lexington into a two- connection with the operation of the school; that proper supervision of the family dwelling in accordance with the plans submitted, except that the new children shall be maintained at all times, both in the inside and the outside stairway from the second floor shall be placed at the rear of the building and play areas. Granted that only one single entrance door shall be used in the front of the building, and further subject to the condition that the changes shall conform with the Apr 27—Jacob Bierenbroodspot requirements of the Building By-law of the Town of Lexington Granted To Erect a two-car garage two feet from the side lot line at 254 Bedford Street, Lexington, in accordance with the plot plan submitted Granted May 12—Recreation Committee To Erect an accessory building at the Lexington Center Playground in accordance Apr 27—Carmelo Rinaldo with the plans submitted Granted To Level to the approx grade of Marrett Road a portion of the land owned by the petitioner on Marrett Road, Lexington,and situated westerly of and within May 12—Massachusetts Institute of Technology approx. 800 feet cf the location of the new Route 128 and to sell the ex- To. Erect one steel-frame and sheet-metal, and one wood-frame warehouse at 238 cavated material only in connection with the construction of Route 128, sub- Wood Street in accordance with the drawings and plot plan submitted. ject to the following conditions. That the regrading, respreading of the top Granted. soil and the seeding of the area shall be done in a manner satisfactory to the May 18—Harry R, Bryn Town Engineer of Lexington, and that to assure the faithful performance of To: Divide the parcel of land lying between Fletcher Avenue and Hayes Lane, such work Carmelo Rinaldo shall provide a bond in favor of the Town of Lex- Lexington and bounded northeasterly by land of Jefferson Union Company ington in an amount and on terms satisfactory to the Town Engineer. Granted, and southwesterly by land of John L Murray and Louise Sexton, north- westerly by Fletcher Avenue and southeasterly by Hayes Lane, into four lots Apr. 27—Paul B. West and to erect thereon four Cape Cod style houses, in accordance with plot plan To. Erect a single-family dwelling on Lots 18, 19 and 20, corner of Simonds and submitted. Granted Gleason Road, Lexington, in accordance with the plot plan submitted. May 18—F Scott Carpenter Granted To Erect a single-family dwelling, with garage under, on Lots 7, 8 and 9 in Block Apr. 27—Doris P. Miller 25, Simonds Road, Lexington, the combined lots having insufficient frontage To: Erect a foundation on Lots 26, 27, 28 and 29, Block 22 Dexter Road, Lex- and area. Dwelling to be set back at least 20 feet from Simonds Road,with ington, in accordance with the plot plan submitted Granted side yards of 23 feet. Granted May 12—Henry J Tremblay May 18—John M Wathen To Erect a single-family dwelling and attached garage on Lots 39, 40 and 41 at To: Erect a single-family dwelling with garage underneath on Lots 6, 7 and 8, the corner of Harding and Simonds Roads in accordance with the plot plan Block 9, Preston Road, Lexington, which will not have the required frontage submitted Granted Granted May 12—N Haroian May 18—Mary E Perry, M D To: Erect a sign 6 feet by 3 feet, 6 feet above the ground, at 353 Concord Ave- To Maintain an office for the practice of medicine at 1963 Massachusetts Ave- nue, Lexington, subject to the following condition That the sign shall be nue, Lexington, subject to the condition that she should have listed office located not nearer than 10 feet from the street line Granted hours, that during the week days she should have the same hours as other doctors in the town, and no hours on Sundays except for emergency cases May 12---John G. Brackett Granted To Erect a single-car garage 2 feet from the northwest lot line on the premises May 18--Durrell B Mattinson at #8 Glen Road, Lexington, in accordance with the plot plan submitted. To Enlarge the existing porch on the building at 812-814 Massachusetts Avenue, Granted Lexington Plot plan submitted showed that the existing porch was being en- May 12—William T Welsh larged to become 10 feet wide instead of 5 feet wide and that the portion of To Erect a so-called Willis type house on Lots 22,23, 24 and one half of Lot 25, the proposed addition nearest to Massachusetts Avenue would be in line with Block 10, Preston Road, in accordance with the plot plan submitted, with the the existing porch and 3 feet from the lot line and 20 feet from Mass Aye- exception that the side yards shall not be less than 15 feet. Also subject to nue. Granted TOWN OF LEXINGTON 101 102 ANNUAL REPORTS May 25—Clara K. Stanley June 2—Edwin 0. Wheeler To: Maintain a boarding house for aged persons at 20 Parker Street, Lexington, To: Erect a single-family dwelling 10 feet from the rear lot line on Lot#13 Moon subject to the following conditions. That not over 7 persons would be ac- Hill Road, Lexington, in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. commodated at any one time; that any recommendations made by the State June 2—Anna & John Valrhura Building Inspector would be complied with,and that this permit shall continue only so long as Mrs. Clara K Stanley owns and operates this boarding house To. Erect a single-family dwelling on Lot #90 located at the corner of Valleyfield for aged persons at 20 Parker Street, Lexington; and that there will be no Street and Grassland Street, Lexington, which would have a side yard of 7'6" structural changes made Granted on the westerly side, in accordance with plot plan submitted. Granted. June 2—Richard S Morehouse May 25—Nicholas DeBonis To Erect a single-family dwelling on Lot #16A Moon Hill Road, Lexington, the To Construct a single family dwelling on Lots 16 and 17 in Block 5, Harding frontage of such lot being approximately 61 ft on the cul-de-sac at the end Road, Lexington, said lots having a total frontage of 60 ft and a total area of Moon Hill Road, the total area of the lot being 35,450 square feet Plot of 6,562 square feet. House to be Cape Cod style, 5 rooms, 28' x 22' with plan submitted showed that the dwelling would be set back approximately 100 side yard of 24'6" on the northwest and a side yard of 7'6" on the south- feet from Moon Hill Road and 24 feet from the southerly side line Granted. east side. Granted May 25—Nicholas DeBonis June 2—Warren A. Hawkins To• Construct a single family dwelling on Lots 10, 9 and a portion of 8 in Block To Erect a single-family dwelling and garage on Lot #C.1 Patricia Terrace, Lex- 3, and a single-family dwelling on Lots 6, 7 and a portion of 8 in Block 3 ington, and a single-family dwelling and garage on Lot C.2 Patricia Terrace, in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted subject to the condition Harding Road, Lexington, lots 10, 9 and a portion of 8 having a frontage on Williams Road of approximately 105 feet, a total frontage on Harding Road that the two residences would be set back not less than 20 feet from Patricia of approximately 85 feet and a total area of 10,613 square feet Lots 6, 7 Terrace with side yards of not less than 15 feet, and that when Patricia Ter- and the remaining portion of 8 having a total frontage on Harding Road of race is widened each house shall be set not less than 20 feet from the new 60 ft and a total area of 9,475 square feet in accordance with plot plan sub- line of the right of way. milted,as revised House erected on lots 10, 9 and a portion of 8 to be set June 2—August Schumacher back 26 feet from Harding Road, and the house erected on lots 6, 7 and a To Level to grade of surrounding [and a portion of his property consisting of 32 portion of 8 to be set back 20 feet from Harding Road Granted acres located approximately 500 feet to the southwest of Wood Street on the Lexington, Lincoln, Bedford town line. The property to be removed consisted May 25—Nicholas DeBonis of a knoll approximately 200 ft wide, 1200 ft. in length and varying in height To: Construct a single-famrly dwelling on Lots 27, 26 and a portion of Lot 25 in from 20 to 30 ft, adjacent to the pit owned by H Neville The Gil Wyner Block 2 Harding Road, Lexington, and to construct a single-family dwelling Construction Co would remove the area in question, to be used in the con- on Lot 25 in Block 2 Harding Road Lots 27, 26 and a portion of lot 25 struction of Route #128 and that they would post a bond for faithful per- having a total frontage of 75 feet and a total area of 9,306 sq. ft., and Lots formance of the removal of the soil Granted, subject to the following condi- 23, 24 and the remaining portion of Lot 25 having a total frontage of 74 feet tions: 1) The top soil shall be removed, piled and respread over the entire and a total area of 9,344 sq ft, in accordance with plot plan submitted area 2) Petitioner shall post a bond running to the Town of Lexington for These houses would be of so-called Cape Cod type, 32' x 24'with side yards faithful performance in an amount and under conditions satisfactory to the of 10 feet on the southeasterly side and 33 feet on the northwesterly side, Town Engineer of Lexington setting back from Harding Road 20 feet. Granted June 9—George R Freeman, Sr. May 25—Nicholas DeBonis To: Subdivide premises at #108 and #110 Woburn Street, Lexington to provide To: Construct a single-family dwelling on Lots 18, 19 and 20 in Block 2 Harding a frontage on Woburn Street of 1 i 9 4 ft with an area of approximately Road, said lots having a frontage of approximately 105 feet on Williams Road, 7,600 square feet and a side yard of approximately 9 ft for the existing a total frontage on Harding Road of 90 feet and a total area of 11,214 square house #108; and to provide a frontage on Woburn Street of 120 ft, with feet, in accordance with revised plot plan submitted, showing the house to be an area of approximately 3,000 sq. ft., and a side yard of 9 ft for the exist- 40' x 30' Granted ing house #110, in accordance with plan submitted showing the subdivision of the lot dated May 17, 1950 drawn by Albert A. Miller and Wilbur C. May 25—Nicholas DeBonis Nylander. Granted To: Construct a single-family dwelling on Lots 20 and 21 in Block 5 Harding June 9—Nellie H. Viano (Lessee: Socony Vacuum Oil Co) Road, Lexington, said lots having a frontage of 60 feet and an area of 6,738 To Erect an addition to the present Service Station office building at 27 Mas- square feet, the house to be a Cape Cod type, 28' x 22' with side yards of sachusetts Avenue, Lexington. Granted subject to the following conditions- 7'5" on the southeasterly side and 24'5" on the northwesterly side, in ac- 1) That the new construction shall conform to the requirements of the Lex- cordance with revised plot plan submitted. Granted. ington Building By-law, except that the parapet above the present building TOWN OF LEXINGTON 103 104 ANNUAL REPORTS may be constructed as shown on the plans 2) That the premises shall be removed is to be used in the construction of Route 128 The petitioner is to kept in a neat and orderly condition 31 That no changes shall be made in give a bond for_the_faithful performance of this work, in an amount satis- the location of existing pumps and flood lighting factory to the Town Engineer of Lexington June 15—Fuelite Natural Gas Corporation July 13—Harris Goodwin To Erect an addition 40 x 60 ft to the present building located at 315 Marrett To Sell excess loam from lot at 82 Grant Street, Lexington Petitioner will ex- Road, Lexington in accordance with plot plan and plans submitted Granted cavate approximately 700 yards of loam from this land, selling approximately subject to the following conditions That no cylinders shall be stored within 500 yards and keeping approximately 200/300 yards for his personal use the building and that no appliances or materials shall be stored in front of the Excavated spot to be filled in with gravel and loam to be spread over it to a building depth of not less than 6 inches Granted .lune 29—Mary & Thomas Walsh To: Operate a Nursing Home at the existing house on the Wheeler Estate, July 20—Howard H Bezanson Lowell Street, Lexington Granted subject to the condition that the rules and. To. Complete construction of the dwelling now under construction at 19 Hill regulations of the Massachusetts Dept of Public Safety and the Massachu-- Street, Lexington Petitioner stated that an error was made at the time that setts Dept of Public Health shall be observed in every respect the house was located on the lot, so that the rear corner of the house nearest the side line is 14'71/2" from the line instead of the 15 feet required by the June 29—Board of Selectmen (Information Booth) Zoning law Granted To. Continue the use and location of the. present Information Booth building at the corner of Meriarn Street and Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington Mr Lee July 20—Walter F Lammers Tarbox stated that the building had been erected by the Chamber of Corn- To: Enlarge and enclose side porch on house located at #18 Lockwood Road, merce, with the permission of the Board of Selectmen, and that it would be Lexington,which addition would bring the side of the new porch to within 13 open daily from 10 00 A M to 5.00 P M. to provide information to visitors feet of Byron Avenue In accordance with plans submitted Granted Granted subject to the condition that if the Chamber of Commerce abandons the use of this building it shall forthwith be removed by them and the prem- July 27—John &Florence Mancuso ises left in a condition satisfactory to the Board of Selectmen. To Use the barn located at 87 Cary Avenue, Lexington as a poultry house for the purpose of raising and marketing poultry and poultry products, said prem- July 13—Loreto Visco ises consisting of 7 acres of land more or less. Denied To Continue the operation of the existing Golf Driving Range located on a portion 27—Della Allen of the land formerly owned by the estate of Howard W Munroe on Lowell July Street, Lexington, adjacent to Countryside, Inc The permit to extend for a To. Erect a so called "Gunnison Home"-model "J" Size 2 on Lot #34 Lowell period of one year to date Granted. Street, Lexington, the construction of which does not conform to the require- ments of the Lexington Building By-law Denied July 13—Carmelo Galvagno To: Subdivide the property numbered 64, 66 and 68 Woburn Street, Lexington, July 27—James 7 Frangolis according to plans submitted. Plans submitted dated January 9, 1948 by To Erect a so-called "Gunnison Home"-Model J" Size 3A on Lot #33 on Miller & Nylander, showed a subdivision as follows: For street numbers 64 Lowell Street, Lexington, the construction of which does not conform to the and 66 Woburn Street a frontage of 69 05 feet on Woburn Street and a total requirements of the Lexington Building By-law Denied area of approximately 9,570 square feet For street number 68 on Woburn July 27—Agnes F Chase Street a frontage of 61 45 feet and a total area of approximately 9,190 square feet. The house on #64-66 Woburn Street is a 2-family house and To Add one room to the existing residence at 60 Bertwell Road, Lexington on the house on #68 Woburn Street is a one-family dwelling Granted Lots #38, 39, 40 and half of 41 The room would be added at the rear of the existing residence and the corner of the proposed addition would July 13—Mabel J.Verity be 14'6" from the northerly lot line, in accordance with the plot plan sub- To: Erect a single-family dwelling and garage on Lot #102-103B Cary Avenue, mitted. Granted. Lexington, said lot having a frontage of 75 feet and a total area of approxi- August 10—Henning W. Swenson mately 30,000 square feet Granted, To. Sell fill from land located at 210 Marrett Road, Lexington said fill to be used July 13—August Schumacher in the construction of Route #128 Denied To: Level a knoll to grade of surrounding land located within the area of peti- tioner's farm, which consists of approximately 45 acres. This knoll is located August 10—E J Diosy approximately 2,000 feet southwest of his home at 148 Wood Street The To Subdivide Lot #145 Outlook Drive for the purpose of erecting a single-family area to be excavated is 500 ft by 700 ft. The top soil is to be removed and dwelling on Lot #144 and half of Lot #145, in accordance with plot plan piled, later to be respread on area removed within a reasonable time Material submitted. Granted TOWN OF LEXINGTON 105 106 ANNUAL REPORTS August 10—James A. Graziano Sept. 14—Arthur Cameron Weiss Ta: Erect a single-family dwelling on Lots 329 and #330, Paul Revere Road, To: Sub-divide Lot #216 Shade Street, Lexington and to combine it with Lot Lexington, which would not have the necessary set back from Harbell Street #21 7, so that the new lot will have a frontage on Shade Street of 75 feet. in accordance with plot plan submitted Granted Granted. Sept 14—Thomas F Cavanaugh August 17—C Irving Lahr To. Sub-divide #149 Grant Street, Lexington into two lots, providing a frontage To Enlarge present single-car garage attached to the existing house into a two- of 87 9 feet for the existing dwelling and leaving a frontage of 100 feet for car garage, on Lots 5 and 6, Block 6A Harding Road, Lexington, in accord- the new lot, in accordance with plot plan submitted Granted. ance with plot plan submitted Granted Sept 21—Walter Elander August 17—Myles I Beers To Erect a single-family dwelling on Lot #5, Briggs Road, Lexington, with a side To Erect a single-family dwelling on Lot #166 Calvin Street, Lexington, which yard of 13 3 feet from the easterly lot line Granted will not have the side yard required under the Lexington Zoning By-law, in accordance with the plot plan submitted Granted Sept 21—Florence Mancuso To Subdivide Lot #222 into three divisions, in accordance with plan submitted, August 7—James A Mackay said lot being located on Cary Avenue, Lexington. Denied To Erect a garage on Lot #5, 14 Somerset Road, Lexington, which will not corn- ply with the Lexing-on Zoning By-law, in accordance with plot plan submitted I Sept 21—F 8 Hubley To Store furniture in barn Sept on Lot #222 Cary Avenue, Lexington Denied Granted August 17—Harold M White Sept 21—Donald K Irwin To Erect a single-family dwelling, with garage under, on Lots #28 and 29 in To Erect a single-family dwelling on Lot #5, Lowell Street, Lexington which Block 25, Nichols Road, Lexington, in accordance with plot plan submitted would not have the required frontage Granted Granted. August 17—Edna K Devanna Sept 2T—Ralph S Carvill To. Erect a foundation and garage for a single-family dwelling on Lots #27, 28, To- Combine half of Lot #30, Lots #31 & 32, Block 20, Bertwell Road to make 29 and part of 26 in Block 15 Williams Road, Lexington, in accordance with a building lot with a frontage of 75 feet and an area of approximately 7,500 dimensions shown on plot plan Granted Denied Sept 21—James A Graziano August 17—Francis E Burke (Estate of Margaret A. McCann) To Erect a single-family dwelling on Lots 340-341, 50 Paul Revere Road, Lex- To: Subdivide lot in accordance with the will of Margaret A McCann, being prem- ington which will be set back 14 feet from Asbury Street. Granted ises numbered 8 and 10 Cottage Street, Lexington, in accordance with survey submitted dated March 17, 1950 by Miller & Nylander, Civil Engineers, Lex- Sept 28—Gladys C. Nordling ington. Granted. To Erect a single-car garage, sectional type, at #7 Revere Street, Lexington, said Sept. 74—Daniel Curtin garage to come within 11'6" of the lot line, in accordance with plot plan To: Use the entire building at 442 Marrett Road, Lexington for business Peti- submitted. Granted. tioner stated that a portion of this building had been used for business pur- Sept. 28—Lexington Construction Co poses since 1924 and he now wished to use the entire building for the retail To Erect a sign 7' x 8' for directional purposes at the junction of Massachusetts sale of toys. No alterations would be made to the building at this time and Avenue and Marrett Road on the property of the Town of Lexington or the there would be no manufacturing on the premises Granted property of the Boston Edison Company, whichever is the owner of the pro posed location. Denied. Sept 14—Donald B Lindsay To: Erect a single-car garage on Lot C 47 Wood Street, Lexington which would Sept. 28—Lexington Construction Co be located 10 feet from the southerly lot line, according to plot plan sub- To: Erect a sign 7' x 8' for advertising purposes, on the north side of Wood mitred. Granted. Street, on the property of the Lexington Construction Co., Inc. Denied Sept. 14—W. E Cole To: Erect a garage on Lot #15, 6 Sherman Street, Lexington, the corner nearest Sept. 28—Robert M Coquillette Sherman Street being 16/2 feet, as shown on plot plan submitted Granted To Make an addition 10'6" x 17'21/4" to existing house at 53 Forest Street, Lexington,which addition would come to within 10'5"of the lot line. Denied. Sept 14—Doris A MacNeil To: Sub-divide Lot #216 Shade Street, Lexington, the purpose being to add half Oct 5--Ernest DeVincent of Lot 216 to Lot 215 making a new lot with a frontage of 75 feet on Shade To. Continue the operation of roadside stand at the corner of Pleasant Street and Street Granted Concord Turnpike for a period of one year to date Granted under the follow- TOWN OF LEXINGTON 107 108 ANNUAL REPORTS ing conditions That this stand always be kept in a neat and orderly condition, Oct 26--Chester W and Ada H Johnson for the sale of only the products of the land of the owner that is within the To Erect a single-family dwelling on a parcel of land off Bedford Street, Lexing- Town ton, shown as Lot D on a plan by J C Lichenberg dated October 3, 1950 Oct. 5—Stewart C. Langille Granted To: Construct a three-foot extension on the rear of present garage at 38 Bow Oct 26—Anthony R. Cataldo Street, Lexington, which would not have the required side yard, as per plot To: Build an addition 16' x 24' at the rear of the present refrigeration room at plan submitted Granted. #703 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexrngton Granted Oct 5—Albert F. Douglass Oct. 26—Roger A Petrie To: Use the building located at the rear of #5 Muzzey Street for the purpose of To Erect a single-car garage at #2 Grove Street, Lexington in accordance with preparing fluids for hospital uses and other uses, for a period of one year to the plot plan submitted. Granted date,with the Gond tion that the premises would be always kept in a neat and orderly condition and that there would be no noise or obnoxious odors. Nov. ]6 dllvnio To: Erect 2 Greenhouses, one on Lotof #46#46 and one on Lot #47 Kendall Road, Granted. Lexington, in accordance wrth plot plan submitted. Granted Oct. 5—Wilda M Ward To Operate a Nursery Group of 10 children at #233 East Street, Lexington, for Nov. 16—Albert E Gilman a period of one year to date. Granted provided that the premises are kept To: Erect a single-family dwelling on Lot #41 Wilson Road, Lexington, using the in a neat and orde•ly condition at all times, and provided that the petitioner so called box frame construction Granted, with the condition that rn all other erects an enclosed play-yard for the children, with a further condition that respects the construction would conform to the requirements of the Lexington the heating unit be enclosed by fire resistant construction and entirely sepa- By-law rated from the area to be used for this Nursery Group Nov 16—Paul Alibrandi To: Erect a single family dwelling, using the so called box frame construction, on Oct 5—Johnstone Fitzgerald Lot C 1, 565 Lowell Street, Lexington, according to plans submitted Granted To: Erect a 2-car garage at #210 Grove Street, Lexington, for the purpose of subject to the condition that in all other respects the building will conform to storing the lumber and materials for building his house, which he hoped to the requirements of the Lexington Building By-law construct in 1951 Denied Nov 16—Russell D Hulbert Oct 19—Ethel M Koester To- Erect a single-family dwelling, using the box frame construction, on Lot #10 Burlington Street, Lexington Granted subject to the condition that in all other To Maintain and operate91a Kindergarten morning, thedpremisesa week at 16 tedasub Road, respects the construction would conform to the requirements of the Lexington Lexington, from 9 12 in the 5 days a Granted subject to the following conditions That the premises be kept in a neat and orderly Building By-law condition, that the children be properly supervised at all times and that there Nov 16—William T Gill shall be no signs advertising the school To Erect a single-family dwelling on Lot #110 G Fair Oaks Terrace, the frontage of which would not comply with the Lexington Zoning By-law, in accordance Oct 19—Frank A Napoli with plot plan submitted Granted To Operate existing roadside stand situated on Marrett Road, Lexington until June 1st, 1951 for the sale of farm and poultry products raised on the peti- Nov 30—James W Coveney tioner's farm situated on Marrett Road and Middle Street, Lexington Granted To. Erect a single-family dwelling on Lot #60 Revolutionary Road, Lexington, using the so called box frame construction which would be standard con- Oct 19—William T Hardy struction of the Northern Homes, Inc, of Glens Falls, New York Granted To Erect a 2-car Showroom to the existing garage on the premises situated at the subject to the condition that in all other respects the construction would meet corner of Waltham Street and Concord Avenue, Lexington, in accordance with the requirements of the Lexington Building By-law the plot plan subm tted Granted. Nov. 30—Dr L H Andreson Oct. 26—Dorothy S Kozman To Erect a 2-car garage on Lot #67 Buckman Drive, Lexington which would not To: Operate a Day School for six children between the ages of 3 and 6 in her own have a 15 foot set back from the side line, in accordance with plot plan sub- home at 40 Normandy Road, Lexington Petitioner would take the children. mitted Granted. of working mothers between the hours of 8 00 in the morning and 5:00 in Nov. 30—Louise Lardy the afternoon, 5 days a week and that she would have an assistant. Granted To: Operate a Nursery School in her own home at #28 Hudson Road, Lexington subject to the following conditions: That the children shall be supervised at for six children, between the ages of 3 and 5. The school would be operated all times, that the Permit shall expire November 1, 1951, that any necessary from 9 to 12 noon, five days a week Granted subject to the following con- permits from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be obtained ditions 1) That the children would be properly supervised at all times 27 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 109 110 ANNUAL REPORTS That this permit shall expire on July 1, 1952. 3) That any permits necessary and shrubs have been planted. Since these grounds are surrounded on three sides shall be secured from the proper department of the Commonwealth of Mas- by school property it was the opinion of the Trustees that care of the grounds, be- sachusetts 4) That any play area shall be enclosed tween Mass. Ave. and the Adams School, could be accomplished under one auth- ority and they therefore have turned this care over to the Supt of Parks December 15—Warren Carver To Erect a single-family dwelling on Lot #3 North Street, Lexington, in accord- The only major improvement made to library buildings was the painting of the ance with plot plan submitted, which will not have the side yard required by outside of the main library and the furnishing of the staff room. the Lexington Zoning By-law Granted The project of micro-filming back numbers of the Lexington Minute Man,the The Board is deeply grateful to Mr George Emery, Mr Edwin B Worthen, local paper, is well on the way. To date the filming of all editions published dur- Jr, Mr Henry J Duffy and Mr Elmer C Houdlette, associate members of the ing the years 1872- 1900 has been completed, as well as those published during Board of Appeals, for their valuable assistance during the past year. the years 1948 and 1949. Respectfully submitted, The Trustees at present are giving considerable thought to a much more ex- tensive public relations program than has been carried on in the past as we feel that ERROL H. LOCKE, Chairman the citizens of Lexington should be more fully informed of the facilities of our LESTER T. REDMAN libraries THOMAS G. LYNAH WALTER C. BALLARD The Trustees regretted having to accept the resignation of Mr. H. Webster AIDEN L. RIPLEY Thomas, who had served six years as their Chairman, Mr. Thomas was an untiring, loyal worker and always had the best interests of the library at heart Under his leadership and guidance much was accomplished which greatly improved the ser- vices which the library has to offer the townspeople During Mr. Thomas's fast REPORT OF THE year as Chairman of the Board of Trustees the complete remodelling of the main TRUSTEES OF THE CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY stackroom was started and finished December 31, 1950 Staff changes during 1950 included the resignation of our cataloguer, Miss To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Marjorie Newton, and the appointment of Miss Shirley Dunn as senior assistant Lexington, Massachusetts Mr Geo W Slade, newly elected member of the School Committee, was wel- Gentlemen: comed to membership on the Board of Trustees. The Trustees herewith submit their report of the Cary Memorial Library for The Trustees greatly appreciate the cooperation rendered them during the the year 1950 For a more detailed report of the operation of the library and the year by the Librarian and his staff in helping to solve various problems state of its finances the Trustees refer the citizens of Lexington to the reports of Respectfully submitted, the Librarian and Treasurer FREDERICK M. GAY, The new stackroom and children's library which were completed in December Cha of 1949 have now been in use for a year As indicated in the report of the TrusteesCary For the Memorial LibBoardof Trustees Library for 1949,the Board has been giving serious consideration to the problem of strengthening certain categories of the book collection A start was made this year. An increase in the book budget was voted at the Annual Town Meeting and this increase was allocated to the purchase of additional titles for the juvenile collection, In spite of the ever increasing competition of television there was an increase of over 16% in the number of children's books circulated. The Trustees are pleased to report that the experience of the past year has proven that the new Young People's Reading and Reference Room has successfully removed most of the disturbing factors from the main reading room At some periods of the day however the seating capacity has been inadequate and the stu- dents have been obliged to use the main reading room. In view of the fact that the East Lexington Branch Library is located at one of the approaches to our Town, the Trustees voted to improve the grounds around this building A landscape architect was consulted The lawn has been regraded TOWN OF LEXINGTON 111 112 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE BRIDGE CHARITABLE FUND TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS 1950 1950 Samuel .1 Bridge, a descendant of Lexington, made a gift to the Town of BATTLE GREEN TRUST FUND Lexington in 1880 of $2,000.with the proviso that two-thirds of the income should At the Town Meeting June 25, 1925, it was voted: That the sum of $500. be added to the principal each year until the fund should amount to $4,000. when received by the Town under the will of the late Orin W. Fiske be appropriated and the entire income should be available for assisting the indigent poor of the Town. set apart as a perpetual trust fund, to be known as the"Battle Green Trust Fund" Principal 1 - 1 -50 .. $ 4,101,48 Added December 1950 .. . 10,000.00 Principal . . .. . $500.00 Deposit—Cambridge Savings Bank $500.00 $14,101.48 Income: Principal as of 12-31 -50 .. $14,101 48 Balance 1 -1 -50 263 04 $ 1,000. U. S. Treasury 2%8`s-1960/55 939 43 Income Receipts .. . . 20 38 1,000. U. S. Treasury 21/2's—Serres G 1,000.00 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank 287.05 Balance 12-31 -50 .. . .. $283.42 2,500 U S Savings Bonds—Series G 2,500 00 10,000. U. S Bonds--Series G 10,000 OD ELEANOR S. BEALS CHARITABLE FUND $14,726 48 Eleanor S Adams, born in Lexington in 1825 Under her will a legacy of Income $2,000 was given to the Town, the income to be used for worthy indigent aged Balance 1 -1 -50 . . $640 05 men and women over sixty years of age,American born Income Receipts--Bridge Charitable Fund 123 65 Income Receipts—Gerry Fund 42.54 Principal ..... . . $2,000 00 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank . .. .... $2,000 00 $806 24 Income. Less Disbursements ....... 5 45 Balance 1 - 1 -50 . 634 23 Income Receipts 52 91 $800 79 Balance 12-31 -50 $687 14 ELIZABETH B. GERRY FUND Principal 1 -1 -50 $2,274 20 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank . . $ 680 26 HALLIE C. BLAKE PRIZE FUND Deposit—Lexington Trust Co 500 00 $1,000 was endowed in 1920, the income to be expended annually in two $ 100 U. S Treasury 2/'s-1960/55 93 94 cash prizes to the two seniors (a boy and a girl) in each successive graduating class 1,000 U. S Treasury 21/2 96—Series G $1,000 00 of the Lexington High School who by example and influence have shown highest qualities of leadership, conduct, and good will of the student body $2,274 20 Principal $1,000.00 income. Income Receipts .. ... .. ... $42.54 $1,000 Baltimore & Ohio Railroad 5's-1995 .. $1,000.00 Less transfer to "Bridge" Fund ... . . 42.54 Income: Balance 1 - 1 -50 $54 17 None Interest on Bond .... 40 00 Respectfully submitted, $94 17 HOWARD S. 0. NICHOLS Less disbursements for cash prizes 50 00 - CLARENCE S. WALKER THOMAS G. LYNAH Balance 12-31 -50 $44.17 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 113 114 ANNUAL REPORTS CEMETERY TRUST FUND CHARLES E. FRENCH LEGACY Principal 1 - 1 -50 $37,935 00 Charles E French, a citizen of Boston but a lover of Lexington Under his Received from the Town of Lexington 350 00 will $4,000 00 was left to the Town, the income of $2,000 00 to be devoted to • the care of the Colonial Cemetery, and the income of $2,000.00 for three medals Principal as of 12-31 -50 $38,285 00 in each of the public high and grammar schools for the best scholarship in the Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank , 00 graduation classes Deposit—Warren Institution for Savings .. ...... 9,000.00 Principal $4,612.91 $38,285.00 U. S. War Bonds—Series G $4,000.00 Deposit—Lexington Trust Co. 27 65 Income Balance 1 - 1 -50 780 04 Deposit—North Avenue Savings Bank .. ... .. 585 26 Income Receipts . 767.76 $4,612 91 $1.547.80 Income—Schools: Less disbursements to Town of Lexington . 500.00 Balance 1 - 1 -50 $127 73 Income Receipts 65 47 Balance 12-31 -50 $1,047.80 $193 20 'Less disbursements for medals 54 65 COLONIAL CEMETERY FUND Principal $1,100 00 Balance 12-31 -50 $138 55 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $1,100.00 Income—Cemetery Income Balance 1 - 1 -50 $187 36 Balance 1 - I -50 $263.52 Income Receipts 53.56 income Receipts • ....•.. 30 88 $240 92 $294 40 Less disbursement to Town of Lexington 50 00 Less disbursements to Town of Lexington . 50 00 •— $190 92 $244 40 FREDERICK L. EMERY FUND JONAS GAMMELL LEGACY $5,000 00 was bequeathed to the Town of Lexington in 1438, the same to Jonas Gammeli, born in Lexington, October 20, 1820 A clause in his will be held in trust and the income expended by the Lexington Field and Garden Club agave to Lexington $500 00, the income to be expended for Delicacies and luxuries for the grading and planting of grass borders lying between sidewalks and streets; for the inmates of the almshouse By decree of the Probate Court, April 23, 1929, in the planting of trees along public streets, and in beautifying streets, ways and power was given to expend income for the town poor wherever located places in Lexington Principal $500 00 Principal $5,000 00 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $500 00 $1,000 00 U 5 Treasury 23/4 96's-1960/55 $1,000.00 Income 10 Paid-up Shares Lexington Cooperative Bank 2,000 00 Balance 1 - 1 -50 . ... $1 17 12 U $ War Bonds—Series G .. 2,000 00 Income Receipts 12 39 $5,000 00 Balance 12-31 -50 $129 51 Income: Balance 1 - 1 -50 . $518.23 Income Receipts 119.29 HARRIET R. GILMORE LEGACY Harriet Robinson, born in Lexington, November 8, 1806 Under her will a $637.52 legacy of $500 00 was left to the Town, the income to be used for the benefit of Less disbursement to.1 .1 Garrity 25.00 the poor of the Town• Principal $500.00 $612.52 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $500 00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 115 116 ANNUAL REPORTS Income Income Balance 1 - 1 -50 $264.63 Income Receipts $40 22 Income Receipts 15 35 Less payments to Lexington Field and Garden Club .... 40.22 • Balance 12-31 -50—Lexington Savings Bank . $279.98 None HAYES FOUNTAIN FUND GEORGE W. TAYLOR FLAG FUND A balance remaining after the erection of the Hayes Fountain of $862 72, by Clause No. 30, Miss Amy E Taylor's will a vote of the town, a permanent fund was created, the income to be available for Whereas my father, George W Taylor, late of Lexington, deceased some the care of the fountain and the grounds around it Principal $862 72 years ago presented to the Town of Lexington a flag pole, which now stands on Savings Bank $862.72 Lexington Common, if such provision has not already been made, I then give, de- Deposit—Lexingtonvise and bequeath to the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, in trust neverthe- Income. less, the sum of Two Thousand Dollars, this fund to be known as the "George W. Balance 1 - I -50 343 75 Taylor Flag Fund," the income to be used for the care, preservation and replace- Income Receipts . .. 24 22 ment of said flag pole, or for the purchase of new flags, any balance of income from said fund to be used for the care of Lexington Common. Balance 12-31 -50 $367.97 Principal .. $2,000.00 LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND U S War Bonds—Series G $2,000 00 Income: A fund created and added to by certain graduating classes of the High School Balance 1 -1 -50 - $ 415.00 for the purpose of rendering financial assistance for educational purposes to worthy Income Receipts 58 71 graduates who are recommended by the School Committee. Principal as of 1 - I -50 $286.09 $ 473.71 Income on Principal Deposit Fund 2.03 GEORGE W. TAYLOR TREE FUND Principal as of 12-31 -50 $28g 12 Clause No. 31, Miss Amy E Taylor's will Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $103 12 If I shall not have made such provision in my lifetime, I give, devise, and be- Student Loans 185.00 queath to the Inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, the sum of Two Thousand Dollars, said fund to be known as the "George W. Taylor Tree Fund," in trust, $288.12 nevertheless, the income of which is to be expended for the care, purchase, or preservation of trees for the adornment of said Town. EDITH C. REDMAN BATTLE GREEN TRUST FUND Principal $2,000 00 Principal $520 30 U S War Bonds—Series G $2,000 00 Income on Principal Deposit . ... .. 10 45 Income Balance 1 - 1 -50 $ 425 85 $530 75 Income Receipts 58 92 Paid to Town of Lexington 30 75 $ 484 77 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank ....... $500 00 WILLIAM A TOWER MEMORIAL PARK FUND By deed of gift from Miss Ellen M Tower dated September 17, 1926, and GEORGE 0 SMITH LEGACY accepted by vote of the Town November 26, 1928, the sum of $10,000 was George 0 Smith, born in Lexington,January 2, 1832 Under his will a legacy placed in trust, the income thereof to be applied in each and every year for the of $2,500 00 was given to Lexington, the income to be expended by the Field and Care, maintenance, and improvement of the William Augustus Tower Memorial Garden Club Park Principal $2,452 50 Principal $10 000 00 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $ 573 65 U S War Bonds—Series G $ 8 000 00 U 5 Treasury 2/'s--1960/55 1 878 85 Deposit—Warren Institution for Savings 2,D00 00 $2,452 50 $10,000 00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 117 118 ANNUAL REPORTS Income' Income: Income Receipts $240 00 Balance 1 - 1 -50 .... . . $ 3 54 Less payments to Town of Lexington 240 00 Income Receipts 6 00 Balance 12-31 -50 None $ 9.54 Less Disbursements .... 6 00 WESTVIEW CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUND Balance 12-31 -50 ... ... $ 3 54 Principal 1 - 1 -50 $37,969 16 Received from Town of Lexington 4,10947 LOUISE E WILKINS FLOWER FUND Principal as of 12-31 -50 $42,078 63 In 1941, Louise E Wilkins paid to the Town of Lexington $75 00 for a S. fonds, Series G $38.500.00 Flower Fund for Lot 24, Range D, Hillside Section, Westview Cemetery, the in- U. eS. WarLexington Trust Co 3,578 60 come to be used for the purchase of flowers to be placed on the lot on each Me- morial Day. $42,078.63 Principal 1 - 1 -50 $75 76 Income: Income Receipts 1.50 Balance 1 - 1 -50 $ 1,796 72 Income Receipts 959 90 $77.26 Less disbursements ..., 1 50 $ 2,756.62 Less disbursement to Town of Lexington 1,500 00 Principal as of 12-31 -50 ... $75.76 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $75.76 Balance 12-31 -50 . $ 1,256 62 LEROY S. BROWN FUND EMMA I. FISKE ADAMS SCHOOL FUND At a Town Meeting April 7, 1941, it was voted, "That the Town accept a gift of $5,000.00 under the will of Leroy S. Brown, the income to be used to help At a meeting held Jufy 27, 1929, it was voted to accept a gift of $500 defray the expenses of the 19th of April celebration." under the will of Emma I. Fiske, the same to be used for decoration and/or equip- mentPrincipal of Primary or Primary Department of the Adams School. U S War Bonds, Series G .. .. . ........... $5,000.00 Principal 1 - 1 -50 $211.87 Income: Income on Principal Deposit 4 24 Balance 1 - 1 -50 $ 316 61 Plus June 1949 interest not credited in 1949 .... 1.50 $216.11 Less payment 79.50 $ 318 i 1 Income Receipts 128,50 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank .. . $136 61 $ 446 61 Less disbursements to Town of Lexington 00 00 EMMA I. FISKE FLOWER FUND $ 446 61 Balance 12-31 -50 • •• •••• At a meeting held July 27, 1939, it was voted that the town accept a gift in the amount of $300 under the will of Emma I Fiske to be invested and the in- HERBERT HILTON TRUST FUND come used to place three bouquets of flowers around the monument in her family lot in Munroe Cemetery on Memorial Day and September 15th of each year At a Town Meeting held September 22, 1941, it was voted, "that the Town accept a bequest under the will of Herbert Hilton, late of San Diego, California, in Principal . . $300 00 the sum of $4,577 47 in trust to expend the income for the benefit of Lot 42 in Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $300 00 the Munroe Cemetery as set forth in Paragraph 1 and the Codicil to his will. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 119 120 ANNUAL REPORTS Principal $4,577 47 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $4,577 47 GENEVA M. BROWN FUND Income In 1948 the Town accepted a bequest of $3,000 00 from Geneva M Brown Balance 1 - 1 -50 $ 168 45 to be invested and the income to be used for improving and beautifying the Com- ' Income Receipts 94 83 mon and triangular parcel of land in front of Masonic Temple $ 263 28 Principal $3,000 00 Less disbursements 78 00 $3,000 U 5 Treasury"G" Bonds . . ... $3,000 00 Income Balance 12-31 -50 $ 185 28 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank-1 - 1 -50 $ 75 19 Income Receipts 76 44 ELLEN A. STONE FUND Balance I2-31 -50 $ 151 63 In June 1944, the Town voted to accept a gift of $2,000 00 under the will of Ellen A Stone, the income to be paid to the School Committee and used to as- sistMULLIKEN needy young girls in obtaining an education. Principal $2,000 00 Principal $5,000 00 U. 5. Treasury Savings Bonds—Series G $2,000 00.• $5,000 U $ Treasury "G" Bonds .. $5,000.00 Income income: Income Receipts $ 50.00 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank .. $ 125.31 Less payments to Lexington School Committee .. 50 00. Balance 12-31 -50 None GEORGE GILMORE FUND The sum of $10,000 the income therefrom to be used as the town may front time to time vote; and if at any time a special use arises to which in the opinion of SARAH E. RAYMOND TRUST the Selectmen the principal of said fund may be applied, then the principal of said In 1945 the Town accepted a gift of $500.00 under the will of Franklin T fund may be so applied upon vote of Town Meeting authorizing same. Raymond to be known as "The Sarah E. Raymond Library Fund," the income to be Principal $10,000.00 used for the purchase of books for the Cary Memorial Library $9,000 U. 5. Tress. $ 9,078.35 Principal $500 00 Lexington Savings Bank 921 65 Deposit—Provident Institution for Savings $500 00 $10,000 00 Income Income Receipts $ 12.50 ALBERT BALL TENNEY MEMORIAL FUND Less Payments to Cary Memorial Library . . 12 50 The sum of $4,000. is hereby given to the Town of Lexington to be held in Balance 12-31 -50 None trust and administered by the Trustees of Public Trusts as a permanent fund to be known as the "Albert Ball Tenney Memorial Fund," the income therefrom to be used to provide nightly illumination of the Minute-Man Statue CHARLES LYMAN WELD FUND Principal $4,000.00 • In 1947 the Town accepted a legacy of $1,343.39 under the will of Charles $4,000 U 5. Treasury "G•. '$4,000 00 Lyman Weld, late of Lexington, "for educational purposes or a Chapel at Westview Cemetery" Respectfully submitted, Principal . . . $1,343 39 HOWARD 5 0 NICHOLS Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $1,343 39 Balance 1 - 1 -50 $1,400 25 CLARENCE 5 WALKER THOMAS G LYNAH Income Receipts 28 14 Balance 12-31 -50 $1,428 39 122 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN OF LEXINGTON 121 • DISBURSEMENTS EAST LEXINGTON FUNDS 1950 Books $1,336.35 Micro-Film Viewer 128 63 Securities 2,064 98 Librarian Convention Expenses84 07 INCOME Furniture 154 00 • Balance January 1, 1950 $116.95 Treasurer's Salary 50 00 Library Association Dues 14 50 RECEIPTS Gaylord ... . ... 2 93 $208 06 Safe Deposit Box Rental 10 00 Fines "" Architectural Fees 306 29 Investment Committee 25 00 Building 125 74 Cooperative Bank Dividends 62 77 295.83 Records 12 13 $4,289 62 Savings Bank Interest ... ... Total Cash Available 1950 •••••• $412 78 Balance December 31, 1950 . .... $4,177.71 DISBURSEMENTS Note (1) $30 00 of this income received in 1950 is actually 1951 income, but is $300 52 $300 52 included in this report, since it was available in 1950 Books , $112.26 (2) $42.50 of this income received in 1950 is actually 1949 income-in Balance December 30, 1950 __ transit at the beginning of the year See Report of the Investment Com- mittee December 31, 1949 All of the December 31, 1950 indicated balance is on deposit in a checking Balance Dividend as follows: Free Investment Total account at the Lexington Trust Co, excepting fines for December amounting to General Fund 1,758 02 $14 59 which sum is in transit. General Fund (Geneva Brown) .... (621 44) 2,000.00 3,136 58 Robert A Schade, Treasurer Alice Butler Cary Fund ... 394 32 500 00 894.32 Jane Phinney Fund ..... 12.09 12 09 Goodwin Musical Fund . . .... 78 35 78 35 Laura W. Brigham Fund 9 19 9.19 War Parents Book Fund .. 40.51 40.51 REPORT OF THE TREASURER George W Sarano Fund 6.67 667 CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY (80.31) 4,25802 4,17771 1950 INCOME An additional $2,000.00 not included in the December 31, 1950 balance and $6,588 77 representing surplus income of prior periods is on deposit at the Lexington Savings Balance on hand January 1, 1950 Bank. Included in the balance of December 31, 1950 is the amount of $143.42 representing fines for December, $1 98 representing 1950 interest on savings ac- RECEIPTS Fines ... counts, and $242.50 representing 1950 and 1951 interest on securities—all of 66 65 $1,210 75 which was in transit December 31, 1950 Not included is $101.25 in transit. . Gifts 40.00 (Not collected) (See report of Investment Committee.) Surplus Income Interest ROBERT A SCHADE, Treasurer Raymond Fund Interest from Trustees 12 50 • Public Trusts . • Co-operative Bank Dividends "" 50 00 119 91 Savings Bank Interest 378 75 Income from Bonds and Securities 1,878 56 (see notes 1 and 2) Total Cash Available 1950 .... $8,467.33 REPORT OF INVESTMENT COMMITTEE — CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY-1950 In account with the Rey.Robert A.Schade,Treasurer Year of Rate of Identifi- Name of Security Description Maturity Income cation Value Income Total (General Fund) Southern California Edison Co 1st Mtg 1965 3% 64128 1,000 00 30 00 Pacific Gas & Electric Co 1st Mtg 1974 3% M103368 1,000 00 30 00 Boston & Maine R R Co 1st Mtg 1960 4% 53489 1,000 00 •• •I •I 1st Mtg 1960 4% 456 500 00 60 00 Lexington Savings Bank 2% 26532 1,000 00 20 00 O U 5 Savings Bonds Series G 2'/% M4268223C 1,000 00 25 00 0 Lexington Co-operative Bank 3 Mat Shrs. 1942 21/2% 600 00 15 00 z Lexington Trust Company 1% 6023 124 78 1 20 Lexington Savings Bank 2% 2,000 00 40 00 m New York Power& Light Co. 1st Mtg 1972 23/4% M41 102 1,000.00 27 50 1— American American Tel & Tel Co 33/4% 1,000 00 33.75 Standard Oil of New York 1971 2%% 1,000,00 23 75 306.20 z Gi (Leroy S. Brown Fund—General) 0 U. S. Savings Bond Series G 1953 21/2% M159692G 1,000.00 25 00 Z Boston Edison Co. 1970 23/4% M12126 1,000.00 27 50 52.50 (Beals Fund) Lexington Savings Bank 2% 26051 100.00 2 00 . Lexington Savings Bank 2% 26532 1,000.00 20 00 22 00 (Marcia Cary Fund) Lexington Savings Bank 2% 6940 354,31 7 11 7 1 I (Book Purchase Fund) Narragansett Electric Co. 1st Mtg 1974 3% ACM57$ 1,000.00 30 00 30 00 N L..) REPORT OF INVESTMENT COMMITTEE — CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY-1950—Continued w Year of Rate of Identifi- A Name of Security Description Maturity Income cation Value Income Total (Alice Butler Cary Fund) Lexington Savings Bank 2% 23842 500 00 10 00 Lexington Trust Company i% 4305 40 00 40 Lexington Cooperative Bank 5 Mat. Shrs 21/2% 79 1,000 00 25 00 Lexington Cooperative Bank 2 Mat Shrs 2%z% 943 400 00 10 00 45 40 (Jane Pirinney Fund) Lexington Trust Company 1% 3799 124 19 ] 20 1 20 a (Goodwin Musical Fund) Lexington Savings Bank 2% 17037 1,025 00 20 60 20 60 Z rY (Laura M. Brigham Fund) m Illinois Bell Telephone Co. 1st Mtg 1981 23/4% MA26203 1,000.00 27 50 0 Baltimore & Ohio R. R. Co 1st Mtq. 1980 4% 25101 1,000 00 40.00 �' Philadelphia Electric Co Ist Mtg. 1971 23/4% M)9$ 1,000 00 27 50 d Lexington Trust Company 1% 6007 42.50 40 95 40 (George W.Saran°Fund) Lexington Savings Bank 2% 27064 100 00 2 00 2.00 (War Parents Book Memorial Fund) Lexington Savings Bank 2% 27079 1,750 00 35 00 35.00 617.40 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 125 126 ANNUAL REPORTS N N N. REPORT OF THE TOWN ENGINEER co December 31, 1950. ' E To the Honorable Board of Selectmen y o E Lexington, Massachusetts o a oo-o.o 1'1_z U c o 0 o o r. ti ,a v Gentlemen N a a N N o 0 n a I submit herewith the report of the Engineering Division for the year ending =o U Q .c December 31, 1950 U Q _ The Engineering Division has furnished all construction engineering services a 'n for contract work on Liberty Avenue, Ledgelawn Avenue, Hamilton Road, Braemore 0 0 0 0 co - a w Q Terrace and Watson Road. �, cn o 0 0 0- I- w--i ct This work included preparation of plans, specifications, contracts and inspec- °QC o 0 0 0 N m rD.„- m tion during construction The same engineering service was also supplied for sewer m 0 0 o w S 0 construction on Drew Avenue, Fottler Avenue, Cummings Avenue, Bow Street, Fern Street and Pleasant Street. J 4 cc o Details of the extent of work and unit costs may be found in the report of the `c o Superintendent of Public Works R et =c E e Design, estimates of cost and records of cost of work done by town forces was iy ,o furnished by this division. Details of the work may be found in the report of the W o N r-..N o �+ U rn N.o N a > > u° Superintendent of Public Works. rn MMMln N Z N^..---rrii 2 ito 0 t Q r N o < v 0 a c As in previous years, there has been a considerable amount of work on miscel- 0 m c d ;v laneous projects requiring engineering assistance. Considerable engineering as- V Z :CIN a. c Fr° sistance has been given to the Recreation Department and the Cemetery Commis- sioner We have endeavored to cooperate with the various other town departments 0Y...Y Y m o a m I q as much as possible The Town en resent at Board R commit, m E m? E also,upon request,Engineer he has beene present at meetings of Planningthest of the vaiou boards and meetings,cor- / J c ccr c c « 'L- o ". ~ mittees to give whatever information was requested 0 c I. 7 .> >m o U-o i The Engineering Division has also furnished construction inspection for the 0) H 1 N V1 N ma a— c m v 1- streets constructed under Planning Board regulations 'n 5go ° o . Ec 2 N_ oz a ¢ ° u N ,5; FUTURE PLANNING U ao u o m X 0 ,C x z x c > a At present, the staff in the Engineering Division is taxed to the utmost to wiN 0 d 333.1 c— ` keep up with current work It is becoming increasingly apparent that if the present 7 o U U °moa. el , trend continues we shall be forced to establish a section in the division preparing 2 a y r c o c a quantity surveys established from preliminary field work in order to prepare intel- 4, hi aoU} -o o o e ligent estimates of cost of future work proposed in town c _o0 LU,�F� tn m— 5'� LL a w This could be done in such a way that the quantities to be used would remain ac E E I—Z w j L -2 ri v 3 E the same and it would become necessary to use only the unit costs prevailing at the o c w` LL 3.a u c time of construction. M m l jj a .- i- 0' - 3 ?t C - Information compiled in this manner would be of great assistance to various E E o E i c-,e H 4);e X se.-E, boards concerned with the financing of capital improvements in the town c .ea}• e ClLi? c In conclusion I wish to acknowledge with thanks the assistance given to this 03 0 t y °f E 6 3 n-0 o C ii,r«.c Division by Town Officials and members of the other Town Departments. .• cnZC4`nZ c `a or r c 'S o o O c° c - c c — > m Respectfully submitted, ? a R ° °/ WILLIAM M. BURNS, Town Engineer TOWN OF LEXINGTON 127 128 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT THE PLANNING BOARDOne of the most important subjects for future planning is that of off-street parking in the town center Little was done on this in 1950 because of the press of other business. The Board hopes that in 1951 it will be able to make real grog- • December 31, 1950 ress on this matter. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Respectfully submitted, Lexington, Massachusetts ALAN G ADAMS Gentlemen: FREDERIC K JOHNSON WILLIAM G. POTTER The statistical record for 1950 is as follows WINFIELD S. CAOUETTE Regular and special meetings 42 RICHARD P. CROMWELL, Chairman Conferences with subdividers 46 Public hearings i i Conferences with citizens on zoning matters 15 Conferences with boards of other towns 3 REPORT OF THE The major project of the year was the revision of the Zoning By-Law. This SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS .undertaking had, in fact, consumed a major part of the Board's time over a three- year period. Early in the year the Board held a number of hearings on the draft as December 31, 1950. it then stood in expectation that it would be taken up at a spring Town Meeting. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen However, as a result of the hearing in Estabrook Hall it was decided that certain Lexington, Massachusetts changes should be made in the draft and that it would be impossible to make them in time for a spring meeting. Gentlemen: During the summer these changes were made and another public hearing was In accordance with Article XVIII, Section I of the By-Laws of the Town of held in the fall. Following this the matter was taken up at a special Town Meeting Lexington, I submit herewith the annual report covering the work of the Public (which took place on two consecutive Monday nights). With only minor amend- Works Department during the year 1950. ments the By-Law was accepted on a vote of 156 to 3. The growth of Lexington during 1950 has continued unabated This tremen- The Planning Board is grateful to Town Counsel Harold E Stevens, to former dous growth is reflected in the increased activity reported in the functions of the Town Counsel, Daniel A Lynch, to John T Blackwell, planning consultant, to Public Works Department This report covers the work of the Public Works De- William M Burns, as Town Engineer, as well as the many groups and individual partment only, and a separate report has been given under the office of Town En- citizens of the Town who gave so willingly their advice and the Planning Board is gineer in addition to separate reports by the Park Superintendent and the Wire, mindful that without such advice and assistance, their work would have been much Plumbing and Building inspectors more difficult. The following table shows comparison of employee personnel as of December 31st over the past five years The Board is well aware of the fact that no change in a zoning law can affect 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 all citizens equally For this reason it is particularly grateful, and believes the town Administration . . 2 3 3 3 3 should be also, to those Town Meeting Members who thought themselves less fa- Engineering 5 5 7 6 7 vored by the changes but who nevertheless in the interest of the town as a wholer voted in favor of the revised By-Law. Clerical 4 5 6 7 7 Parks 4 5 5 6 7 Mechanics and Janitors 5 5 5 5 5 During the year the Planning Board has continued the project started a few •Highway 0 0 0 0 0 years ago, this being the Population Map of Lexington, which has proved so valu- *Water and Sewer 2 2 2 2 2 able to the Board and other town departments in determining the direction of town Labor Pool .... ... 20 31 29 31 27 growth The Board also has worked an various other matters which are not yet Plumbing & Building Inspectors 2 1 1 1 1 completed It has recommended a widening of Maple Street to 70 feet, with ap- Wire Inspector 1 1 1 1 1 propriate land takings in conjunction with a proposed Chapter 90 road from Win- chester to Lexington through the Wheeler Estate Totals 45 58 59 62 60 It has made preliminary study of traffic conditions at various intersections with + Consolidated for the most part under"Labor Pool" in 1945 a view to ultimate improvement. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 129 130 ANNUAL REPORTS HIGHWAY DIVISION HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION Two contracts were let out during the year MISCELLANEOUS As in the previous year a general program for cleaning for street construction, including drainage, one covering the Ervington Park area, streets and general maintenance work after the winter months was conducted in which included five streets, and the other on Watson Road Amount of work com- the spring of 1950, as follows plated and costs are indicated below A All streets were thoroughly cleaned B. All catch basins were checked and cleaned. CONTRACT #1 --ERVINGTON PARK AREA C Patching of streets was done where necessary. Area Contract During the course of the year the Centre was cleaned each morning, and it was Street Length Pavement Total Drainage Price occasionally necessary to send out clean-up groups after storms to clean debris Ledgelawn Avenue 2110' 5,760 sq.yds. from the streets. Further cleaning of catch basins was limited to those locations Liberty Avenue 1187' 3,510 " where stoppages of drainage,generally after a storm, were found.While the greater Braemore Terrace 280' 1,250 portion of patching was done in the spring, this was a necessary item of work dur- Hamilton Road 520' 1,730 ing most of the year, approximately one-third of the cost, however, being neces- Hillside Terrace 114' 750 " " sitated by the installation of new sewer and water services to residents of the Town. SNOW REMOVAL' The past year has been very moderate in comparison 1478'- 12"cont pipe with previous years insofar as snowstorms are concerned Since January 1st, we 4211' 13,000 sq yds. 792'- 15"cont pipe $34,201.18 had only four storms which required plowing, and in the last storm in March, plow- ing was necessary only on the main streets. The item of sanding and salting to CONTRACT #2 as the streets as free as possible from driving hazards has entailed as much work as the storms, themselves. Two sand spreaders were purchased in the fall of this Watson Road 300' 800 sq.yds. 72'- 12"conc.pipe $3,490.04* year to replace worn-out and obsolete spreaders. The breakdown of the major items of cost chargeable to Snow Removal is in- ' This price does not include extra work, costing $592 34, for looming and seed- dicated in the accompanying table ing shoulders. CHAPTER 90 CONSTRUCTION The sum of $6,000 was made avail- able by the Town under this program for construction of approximately 1,000 feet on Coolidge Avenue running westerly to Hancock Street Surface was a wearing course of 21/2" bituminous concrete on a base of 4" asphalt-bound • macadam, which included 771''of 12" pipe drainage Cost of the contract to the end of December 1950, which was under State supervision, was $14,028 55, but final estimate has not been received The County and State each contribute one-third of the cost of the work ROAD MAINTENANCE: Surface treatment was applied to forty-two streets in 1950, with a total length of 14 11 miles covering an area of 204,- 287 04;287 square yards. Three of these streets were done under Chanter 90 Main- tenance with the State of Massachusetts and Middlesex County each contri- buting $1,500 toward the cost of the work The following table indicates the extent of work done and unit quantities and costs Surface Treatment—1950 No.of Type of Length Area Asphalt Aggregate Cost Streets Treatment in Miles Sq Yds per Yd. per Yd, per Yd. 29 Honing 7.85 97,150 392 gals. 53,40 lbs. .1116 10 Sealing 3 95 60,730 301 gals. 26.55 lbs. .0835 3 *Sealing 2.31 46,407 .278 gals. 25.82 lbs. .0836 * Done under Chapter 90 Maintenance. SNOW REMOVAL 1 Cost of Major Snow Storms: Inches Wages Labor Cost Date Storm of Hired Town Town Materials of Repairs to 1950 Number Snow Equipment Equipment Employees Sand&Salt Equipment Total January 31 1 6 $ 592 50 $ 916 91 $100.00 $ 39 90 $1,649.31 February 14 2 10 $1,077.25 $1,389 64 2,095 16 200.00 104 50 4,866 55 February 22 3 7 466 50 1,023 38 1,577 89 50 00 93.05 3,210 82 March 14 4(A) 5 56.25 87.33 143 58 Sub-Totals 28 $1,543 75 $3,061.77 $4,677.29 $350 00 $237.45 $9,870 26 -•t (A)—Main streets only. 0 Z 2 Cost of Sand Purchases 0 Material Cost-3,925 85 tons $ 1,960.90 11 Other Cost—Equipment and Labor, hauling, etc. ... .. 1,295.53 rill- 3 Cost of Used Salt Purchases Z Material Cost-200 5 tons . • ... 601 50 0 Other Cost—Equipment and Labor, hauling, etc ... 386 97 Z 4 Cost of Painting Snow Plows, etc Labor Cost • 309.04 Material Cost ..• .. . 164 47 5 Cost of Taking In Snow Fence- Labor Cost ... 227 69 Equipment Cost ••-• •. 76 50 6 Cost of Weather Services: -- Contract ... 157 00 (-1" 7 Cost of Equipment and Tools Purchased 530.00 w530.00 Two Model 20 Brokol Sand Spreaders .. ••• "" 891.70 Various Size Plow Blades ... -••- "' -• 427 50 One Model 273-A Baker Mold Assembly •-• •• 93 00 Locks, Pins &Spring Locks for Plows ... .. . 389 43 Miscellaneous Plow Bolts and Nuts •••• _• •••• 120 00 One Air Tire Chain Tool 13600 Snow Shovels, etc. 8. Cost of Labor and Equipment Salting and Sanding Streets Due to Icy Conditions Not Chargeable to Any One Storm 8,593.06 (and not included in above) " $26,230 55 Z TOTAL COST OF SNOW REMOVAL, 1950 Z C a r r m v O tn TOWN OF LEXINGTON 133 134 ANNUAL REPORTS STREET LIGHTING Additional street lighting was installed during the year DRAINAGE CONSTRUCTION Data on I950 Drainage Construction activi- ties is as follows: 1950 so that,currently, lamps in service are as follows Size Length Type Cost 800 Lumens 2,500 Lumens 6,000 Lumens 10,000 Lumens Street of Pipe of Pipe of Pipe Per Foot Total 1,208 50 44 31 Ames Avenue 12" 138' concrete $ 5.41 $ 746 08 Bertwell Road . 12" 145' " 4.23 616 98 It should be noted that at the present time a new proposed rate for 1951, sub- Burlington Street . 21" 180' " 8 63 1,552 83 • mined by the Light Company, is in the hands of the Massachusetts Department of 18" 216' J.. 7 95 1,718.69 Public Utilities for study and, if approved, will increase the cost of this item of ex- 12" 233' " 6 49 1,512 18 pense to the Town. Carville Avenue 18" 121' " 6.62 802.09 12" 240' " 5.24 1,259.73 TRAFFIC REGULATION AND CONTROL The main and, of course, largestCedar Street 12" 383' " 4.55 1,744.37 item under this budget is the painting of street lines and crosswalks. Other charges, ,,Grove Street 24" 438' 6 30 2,758.03 while rather small in amount of money involved but, nevertheless, a recurring yearly 12" 28' 11 3 17 88 79 expense,are the operation of the two traffic signal lights on Massachusetts Avenue ,,Avenue 24" 270' " 10.18 2,748.87 at the Depot and Waltham Street and the automatic flashing highway crossing sig- 21" 80' " 9.83 786.48 nals at Fletcher Avenue. During the past year most of the street lines and cross- School Street 12" 40' " 17.01 680.55 walks were painted twice; and the approximate linear footage painted is indicatedSomerset Road . 15" 421' 5 13 2,159 10 below. 12" 375' 4 73 1,775.20 21,192' .. Centre Lines 7,412' Crosswalks TOTAL ... . 3311' $20,949 97 1,425' Curbing 1,038' Parking Lines ASHES AND DUMPS Collection of ashes and refuse at the various schools 1,200' Foot Lines and public buildings for disposal at the Lincoln Street Dump was made system-. 13 Bus Stops atically. Approximately 350 tons of fill were trucked in from time to time to cover 99 Boys the rubbish and keep the Dump in as presentable appearance as possible. 200' Stop Lines 53' Stop Signs SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION: Construction was limited in most cases to 6 Slow Signs making necessary repairs and replacements. During the year 386 square yards of 1 Solid Circle . concrete were laid at various locations on Massachusetts Avenue, Waltham Street and Muzzey Street, and 536 square yards of bituminous concrete on Muzzey and STREET SIGNS: During the past year 90 old signs were taken down, re- Waltham Streets All work was done under contract at the following unit prices: paired, painted and installed. At the present time we have approximately 68 signs to erect,43 of which are on hand and the balance to be purchased, Concrete $4.95 square yard ROAD MACHINERY Equipment purchased and received during the year Bituminous Concrete 1.80 square yard was as follows. A One-1950 Chevrolet Yx ton Pickup Truck WATER DIVISION •B. One—Combination 20-30 Model 22-B Caterpillar Diesel-Powered Shovel. C. One—Oliver-Cletrac Model HG-31 kid. Tractor with One-Way Sidewalk General Information Plow Assembly. Range of static pressure in mains .... .. 20 to 120 pounds • *B--Replaced Osgood Shovel turned in for allowance. Length of pipe in streets 90 2 miles Number of services ... .... . . .... 4,344 Repairs to our equipment were made as far as possible by our own mechanics; Number of hydrants 757 and, during the course of the year, 412 repair jobs were completed, as follows Total water consumption in 1950 573,999,000 gallons Average daily consumption in 1950 • 1,572,600 gallons Police Cars ............... . 29 repair orders Average daily consumption per capita 92 gallons Public Works Vehicles ...... 379 repair orders Miscellaneous 4 repair orders TOWN OF LEXINGTON 135 . 136 ANNUAL REPORTS 1950 Water Construction (Town Labor and Equipment) Type of Pipe used was Cast Iron, Cement Lined EXTENT OF DISTRIBUTING SYSTEM DECEMBER 31, 1950 Size Length Cost Size of Length Street of Pipe of Pipe per Foot Total Pipe in Feet Bennington Road 6" 263' $12.92 $ 3,398.07 16" „ , .... 11,485 Bertwell Road 6" 85' 4 33 367 78 12" 86,236 Burns Road 6" 40' 5 1 I 204 22 10" 21,221 Crawford Road 6" 460' 2 90 1,332 39 8" 102,085 Cutler Farm Road 8" 786' 2 88 2,266 25 6" 237,143 Grassland Street ..... 6" 424' 4 26 1,804 69 4" 17,086 Harding Road 6" 545' 2 46 1,464 46 Hillcrest Street . 12" 490' 12 70 6,224.84 TOTAL 476,266 Hudson Road 8" 579' 3.45 1,998.86 James Street 6" 605' 7 17 4,339 10 Marlboro Road 12" 300' 5.25 1,573.65 Hydrant Installation Marlboro Road 8" 670' 3.76 2,518 93 North Street 6" 700' 3 94 2,756 03 Hydrants in service January 1, 1950 742 Oak Street .. .. 12" 1164' 7 75 9,065 65 Hydrants installed in 1950 15 Rangeway Street . . 12" 200' 8 75 1,750 09 Hydrants in service December 31, 1950 757 Rangeway Street . 8" 370' 7 20 2,664 96 Rangeway Street 6" 310' 6 56 2,035 08 Four hydrants, damaged by automobiles, were repaired during the course of the Reed Street 6" 429' 3 67 1,574.91 year. Robbins Road . 6" 222' 2 58 573 84 • Tavern Lane .. .. 6" 278' 4.00 1,1 1 1 84 1930 Water Maintenance Valley Road 6" 1286' 2 52 3,234 81 Number of New Services Installed 406—totaling 27,412' Winston Road 6" 755' 3 94 2,975 45 Number of Services Renewed. 1 Curb to House 1 TOTAL . 10,961' $55,235 90 2. Main to House 49 3. Main to Curb 14 Average Cost of Construction Number of New Services to Curb Only. .. .. 28 Size of Length of Average Cost Number of Services Repaired . .. . 5 Pipe Pipe Laid Per Foot Total Cost 6" 6,402' $4 22 $27,172 67 TOTAL JOBS .... 503 8" 2,405' 3 93** 9,449 00 `-'- 12" 2,154' 8 64 18,614 23 • Installed to curb to prevent digging up on newly-paved streets and will be billed iater, when connected TOTAL 10,961' $55,235 90 METERS During the year a total of 487 new meters were installed Ad- Cutler Farm Road and Hudson Road—no ledge ditional work included removing 93 meters, replacing 120 meters taken out for re- pairs, and conducting 135 tests for leaks, 1950 Water Construction (Contracts"1 DISTRIBUTING MAINS Twelve water-main breaks were repaired in 1950 Type of Pipe used was Cast iron Cement Lined on various streets throughout the Town, as indicated below. Size Length Cost Street of Pipe of Pipe per Foot Total Size Size Marrett Road 12" 1,192' $7 18 $ 8,558 78 Street of Main Street of Main Prospect Hill Road 10" 1,553' $7 48 11,616 58 Farmcrest Avenue 8" Grove Street 6" Waltham Street 8" Sherburne Road 8" TOTAL 2,745' $20,175 36 Westview Street .... 12" Grant Street .. 8" Massachusetts Ave 16" Kendall Road ... .. 8" Pipe furnished by Town Laconia Street 8" Rindge Avenue 6" Joseph Road 6" Somerset Road 8" 138 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN OF LEXINGTON 137 1950 Sewer Construction (Contract) SEWER DIVISION The type of pipe used in this construction was vitrified clay pipe General Information Size Length Cost Lexington is part of the North Metropolitan Sewerage District Street of Pipe of Pipe per Foot Total Area tributary to existing sewer system .... 4 57 sq miles Bow Street 8" 366' $13 11 $ 4,799 00 Total length of trunk line sewers 9 01 miles Cliffe Avenue 8" 55' 15 36 845 00 ' Total length of street line sewers 26 38 miles Cummings Avenue 8" 316' 11 54 3,647 00 Total number of house connections 1,479 Drew Avenue .. 8" 255' 8 65 2,207 00 Amount expended for maintenance .. $3,419 11 Fern Street 8" 1041' i 0 86 11 304 00 1951 Sewer Assessment Rate $9 05 per L F Fattier Avenue 8" 144' 9 58 1,379 00 Number of sewer services installed 132 totaling 7,440' Pleasant Street 8" 552' 12 76 7,041 42 Number of sewer services installed TOTAL 2,729' $31,222 42 main to curb and to be charged when connected 27 Average cost per foot—$11 44 Number of sewer services repaired 6 SEWER LATERALS Construction of sewer laterals was undertaken in vari Trunk Sewers(Contract) ous sections of the Town,especially in the Bow Street area and the Farmcrest sec- tion The sewer project in the Fair Oaks section,which was delayed pending the NORTH BRANCH OF VINE BROOK This protect,which was started [ate in completion of the North Branch of the Vine Brook trunk line as an outlet, was 1948 and abandoned by one contractor in July 1949, was finally completed this started in the late fall of 1950 and will be completed in 1951 A breakdown by year under arrangements made with another contractor Below are the total CON- streets, indicating data on sewerage construction during the year, is shown below TRACT cost and quantities of work completed to date,which will be slightly higher when the final estimate is received from the engineering firm supervising the work 1950 Sewer Construction Length of V C Pipe Laid [Work Done with Town Labor and Equipment) Contract Year 18" i5" 10" 8" Cost The type.of pipe used in this construction was vitrified clay pipe #1 1948 49 2143 4' 1 179 2' $ 83,849 35 Size Length Cost #2 1950 589 0 1269 3 450 5 564' 52,037 29 Street of Pipe of Pipe per Foot Total TOTAL 2732 4' 2448 5' 450 5' 564' $135,886 64 Fair Oaks Sub Main 8" 798' $ 5.88 $ 4,688 46 Farmcrest Avenue 8" 962' 10.49 10,094.67 ROUTE 128. Work of constructing sewer, necessitated by relocation of Grapevine Avenue 8" 415' 6 93 2,877.09 Route 128,was let out under contract and completed.One 24"line crossing Route Hayes Lane .. 8" I48' 1.41 209.32 128 at Grove Street, and a 15" line crossing at Brook Street,were built at a con- Hilltop Avenue 8" 660' 5.43 3,585.38 tract price of $11,036 00, exclusive of pipe, which was furnished by the Town. Kendall Road 8" 543' 6.33 3,445 11 The cost, including pipe, at the two locations is indicated below. Marrett Rd. (to Kendall) 8" 416' 9.22 3,836 19 Marrett Rd (to Waltham) 8" 380' 41.06 15,603 45 Outlook Drive 8" 742' 7 10 5,269.35 1950 Sewer Construction (Contract'I Private Way-Sub-Main 8" 260' 21.78 5,661 84 Somerset Road 8" 434' 7.58 3,291 73 Trunk Line Sewers Waltham Street The type of pipe used in this construction was vitrified clay pipe (to Farmcrest) 8" 307' 16 32 5,009 30 Size Length Cost Waltham Street Street of Pipe of Pipe per Foot Total (to Kendall) . - . 8" 718' 7.88 5,694.92 Brook Street 24" 222' $39 22 $ 8,707.58 TOTAL 6,783' $69,266.81 Grove Street 15" 190' 20 62 3,918 30 TOTAL 412' $12,625 88 Average cost per foot—$10 21 * Pipe furnished by Town and included in cost TOWN OF LEXINGTON 139 140 ANNUAL REPORTS GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS Death of Members 1950 Department Date Retired Date Deceased Town Offices,Cary Memorial Building and Barnes Property Under this head- Horace M. Howard Library Jan 1, 1938 Jan 16, 1950 ing two major items were completed, [a) general alterations,repairs, painting,etc. James H Russell Accountant Mar.T 6, 1 947 July 8, 1 950 ' were made on the Barnes Property, and (6) a new heating boiler was installed in Charles Cassella Water&Sew. Dec. 1, 1944 Oct. 22, 1950 the Cary Memorial Building at a total cost of $8,219.20. Of this amount$747 20 was for engineering services, and the balance of $7,472.00 represented the con- INCOME STATEMENT FOR 1950 tract for labor and materials . Ledger Assets December 31, 1949.... . ... $165,946 08 PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING A master auxiliary fire-alarm box was installed to the sprinkler system at the Bedford Street building, as recommended, at a cost Income of $275 00, but other charges were limited to making only necessary repairs and Contributions from Members: maintenance. Group A I4,314 99 " B 5,526 90 19,841 89 GARBAGE COLLECTION This item is let out on a yearly contract basis and during the past year has not been considered satisfactory. It is recognized that as Contributions from Town- the population of the Town increases,the problem becomes more acute. It is be- Pension Fund • .,. 22,350 72 lieved that only by adopting more stringent contract regulations, with necessary For Expenses 325 00 22,675 72 adjustments in the contract price, can this item be handled in a more satisfactory manner to the Town. From Interest• Conclusion Gross interest on bonds 2,200 00 " co-op banks . ... 160 00 In conclusion I wish to acknowledge with thanks the assistance and coopera- savings banks 1,684 40 4,044 40 tion given to the Public Works Department by officials of the Town and members of the various Town departments Accrued interest on investments 550.00 W.M. BURNS Increase by return of deductions 3 27 $213,061.36 Disbursements Annuity Payments Regular 1,108.09 Ordinary & accidental disability 420 47 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF RETIREMENT Payment to Beneficiaries ................. 1,22858 December 31, 1950 Pension Payments To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Regular 14,539 77 Lexington, Massachusetts Ordinary & accidental disability 7,745 49 Accidental death benefit 2,163 96 Gentlemen Refunds 5,870 16 The Board of Retirement respectfully submits its eleventh annual report cover- Administrative Expenses ing the operations of the Town of Lexington Contributory Retirement System for Safe Deposit Box 5 00 the calendar year ending December 31, 1950 Printing . 52 03 DuringTrthe year the Board held twelve meetings Secretary Frank D Walker stel 10 80 9 YPostage 10 80 was called into active service of the Army on September 14, 1950, at which time Dues 10 00 91 83 Ethel U Rich was appointed Acting Secretary of the Board of Retirement A brief review of operations of the System during the year, together with fi- Accrued interest on Investments nancial statements and a list of pensioners are herewith submitted December 31, 1949 487 50 Retired Members 1950 Department Date Retired Gross decrease of bonds by amortization 3 71 33,659 56 Roland Hayes School April 30, 1950 William B Mason School May 11 1950 Balance December 31, 1950 $179,401 80 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 141 142 ANNUAL REPORTS Assets December 31, 1950 PENSIONERS-DECEMBER 31, 1950 Deposits not on Interest Lexington Trust Co. and 2,480 06 Name Department Date Retired Cash in Office Book Value of 81,000 00 Blakeley,Chester L . Animal Inspector .Sept 1, 1947 U. S. Bonds Series G Brenton, Walter . School Jan 30, 1939 Am. Tel &Tel 2%96 1987 Deb 5,131 74 May 1, 1949 N. Y. Tel &Tel. 31/a R6 1978 Ref Mtg. 5,068 69 91,200 43 Cataldo, Antonio Highway Cavanaugh, Thos F School Feb 10, 1947 6,360.00 Cosgrove, John T. Engineer May 20, 1948 Cooperative Bank Shares Eaton, Leora BSchool Mar. 15, 1948 Deposits in Trust Companies,Savings Banks, Ferry, Antonio Highway.... Feb. 1, 1938 Savings & Loan Associations on Interest. French,Wm G .... Highway Oct. 28, 1943 Andover Savings Bank 2,329 60 Hannaford, Robert E Highway Sept 3, 1943 Cambridge Savings Bank 5,000 00 Hayes, Roland N School . .. April 30, 1950 Chelsea Savings Bank . .. .. 2,285 13 Holman, Walter Water&Sewer Mar 1, 1944 Dedham Inst. for Savings . . 4,000 00 Lembo, Charles Water&Sewer Nov. 1, 1944 E. Cambridge Savings Bank 1,289 36 Longbottom, Fred ....... Building Feb 1, 1940 Eliot Savings Bank 1,164 24 Manley, Charles A .. School . Mar. 19, 1942 Hingham Inst for Savings .... 1,911 36 Marshall, Ralph H Cemetery June 1, 1949 Hudson Savings Bank 3,030 00 Mason,William B School May 11, 1950 Inst for Savings Newburyport 5,000 00 Mitchell, Lawrence G Welfare .,.. July 1, 1940 Lexington Savings Bank 10,000 00 Murray,John L Public Works ... Aug 13, 1944 Lynn Institute for Savings 2,279 90 Muzzey, Helen . . Library June 1, 1941 Marlborough Savings Bank ... •3,500.00 Nichols, Emma O. Library .... Jan 1, 1940 Melrose Savings Bank . 2,403.99 Nutt, Henry J Park June 1, 1949 Middlesex Inst for Savings 3,559.93 Paladina, Sebastiano .. Dumps June 1, 1948 Natick Federal Savings & Loan 2,025.00 Powers, Michael Highway Aug 14, 1939 Natick Five Cent Savings Bank .. 1,232.05 Rycroft, Peter .... .. Water & Sewer .. Feb. 9, 1940 Newton Centre Savings Bank .. 2,969.69 Spencer, Frederick J Assessors .. .. Nov 17, 1949 Newton Savings Bank 3,549.21 Sullivan, James G .... Highway .... Apr. 2, 1943 Provident Inst. for Savings .. ..... 2,293.63 Taylor, Edward W. .... Fire Jan 1, 1943 Quincy Savings Bank 1,206 87 Wallin, Charles W. .... .. Park Nov 25, 1938 Rockland Savings Bank . .... 2,273.28 Whiting, Marion E (Beneficiary) Somerville Savings Bank .. 2,364.46 (George Whiting) July 3, 1948 Wakefield Savings Bank 1,16091 Waltham Savings Bank 4,000 00 RespectfuPy submitted, West Newton Savings Bank . .... 2,000 00 Weymouth Savings Bank 2,276 08 D S 0 NICHOLS,Chairman Winchester Savings Bank 1.277 51 HOWARD Woburn Five Cent Savings Bank 2,429 11 78,811 31 WALLACE C WEISINGER ETHEL U RICH,Acting Secretary Accrued Interest on Investments . 550 00 $179,401 80 Liabilities Annuity Savings Fund 106,042 18 Annuity Reserve Fund 14,654 10 Special Fund Military Service 1,113 87 Pension Fund .. • 56,629.04 Expense Fund 962.61 179,401 80 144 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN OF LEXINGTON 143 OTHER LICENSES, MORTGAGES AND DISCHARGES REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK Marriage Licenses Issued159 @ $2 00 $318 00 • December 31, 1950 Mortgages Recorded .. 1,039 07 Discharges Recorded .. 82.56 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Assignments Recorded3.00 Lexington, Massachusetts - Certified Certificates 155 03 Gentlemen Miscellaneous 14 50 Following is the report of the Town Clerk's Department for the year 1950, in- Gasoline Locations 66 00 eluding all licenses issued and fees collected, fees collected being turned over Gasoline Permits ..... 47 @ 50 23 50 to the Town Male Dog Licenses Issued 729 @ $2 00 $1,458 00 Female Dog Licenses Issued 132 @ 5 00 660 00 SUMMARY Spayed Dog Licenses Issued 478 @ 2 00 956 00 DogLicenses Issued Kennel Licenses Issued 3 @ 10 00 30 00 SportingLicenseses Issued Issued $1,205 50 05 50 Kennel Licenses Issued 4 @ 25 00 100 00 Transfer Licenses Issued 6 @ 25 1 50 Marriage Licenses Issued 318 00 Military Licenses Issued 10 @ Free Mortgages Recorded . ... 1,039 07 Discharges Recorded 82 56 Total $3,205 50 Assignments Recorded 3 00 Total Number of Dogs Licensed 1362 Certified Certificates ......, ... 155 03 Miscellaneous 14 50 SPORTING LICENSES Gasoline Permits23 50 Resident Pole Locations66 00 Citizen Fishing Issued 347 3 Void Total $6,784 66 344 @ $2.00 $688 00 Respectfully submitted, Citizen Hunting Issued 249 2 Void JAMES J CARROLL, Town Clerk 247 @ 2 00 494 00 Citizen Sporting Issued 144 4 Void BIRTHS BY MONTHS 140 @ 3 25 455 00 1950 Citizen Minor Fishing Issued 86 In Lexington Out Lexington Totals T Void Month Total Males Females Males Females Males Females January 26 0 0 19 7 19 7 85 @ 1 25 106 25 February 27 0 0 16 11 16 11 Citizen Minor Trapping Issued 5@ 2 25 1 1 25 March 28 0 1 11 16 11 17 Citizen Trapping Issued 20 @ 5 25 105 00 April 26 0 0 12 14 12 14 Duplicates 5@ 50 2 50 May 26 0 0 11 15 11 15 Citizen Sporting Issued 32 @ Free June 36 1 0 19 16 20 16 Citizen Military or Naval Sporting 18 @ Free July 32 0 0 18 14 18 14 Non-Resident, August 20 0 0 12 8 12 8 Citizen Special Fishing Issued 2 @ 1 50 3 00 September 29 0 0 15 14 15 14 Citizen Fishing Issued 2 @ 5 25 10 25 October 24 0 0 17 7 17 7 Citizen Military or Naval Sporting 1 @ 2 00 2 00 November 18 0 0 10 8 10 8 December 5 0 0 3 2 3 2 Total $1,877 50 Total Number of Sporting Licenses Issued 901 297 1 1 163 132 164 133 JAMES 1 CARROLL, Town Clerk D9R0=sda ,co 0 33m3 3.243 >>>>( ZAZ g"" cr •Z •2 M d (00(0,0 rD 3 N c ` oWoOmw m 00003A�a- 0 ° 00 ° p w -..-h ti.3 a, 3 rp S S 3"in O " ~ ' W V Cu D) V-0 00 ,1E2.6.' 0 ma ° aw °c g ,D CD m0 33 » mK ..' 3 o nID 10 ti n 3 r,r a' I y � 030 O • -, CO (.n a.O w o,m N V PA N V w o cr 0 a S S a. co G��g tL 3 9, 3 7 0 9, t3 a 0 3 H j 3 3 3 3 _3 3 N __ 3 T '5 3 m • . • ' 2 • Ip O .O W•O.N.—A.O AwA•0A T-, R X Ip IIOD 3 0 3 p,' o .43 a �'x.� a,-; m N • . . . a I y " 0 p rn n cn� cit. o Z _ fI __ __ _ _ 3 o cn D : . V -'NVN Cn N—A A ACOA ;-7- bN . 3 3 H o O toal m o > . ` w w ce 0 cm • • • a • Z W 0'W-'-'AAW Ww0NW e o Z : : 0 v • . . • H D Z r . . .• N AAWOW W_ WOO NNa m xlr - aN - o o o n N aoo-•w00000—o ?o • . i° --o.V.onN(7,,-; eH n jr V V W N V ANO3 ry W (..3(..1 co N 7r' -•-+AW -1;1'0. 000_00 O O NO N-•27 m a:. _ A co COMPARATIVE DEATH RATE BY MONTH-1950 cis (Still Births Excluded) Jan. Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. Total Male 17 12 9 15 15 9 10 9 9 19 6 13 143 Female .. 14 14 15 13 11 14 6 9 12 23 9 10 150 Residents died in Lexington Male . . 2 2 3 3 4 0 4 3 1 5 1 4 32 Female 3 4 3 4 1 5 1 2 0 3 1 3 30 Non-Residents died in Lexington Male 14 6 5 9 9 8 4 5 4 7 2 7 80 Female 9 7 7 8 6 6 4 5 11 19 5 7 94 Residents died out of Lexington Male 1 4 ) 3 2 1 2 1 4 7 3 2 31 Female 2 3 5 1 4 3 1 2 1 1 3 0 26 Z Children under one year C Male 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 3 r-- Female 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 A Between one and ten years. m Male ••.. . 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Female •.... 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 Between ten and thirty years N Male ........ 0 1 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 Female ..•. .•...• •• 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Between thirty and sixty years Male 5 5 0 6 1 4 4 4 2 3 1 6 37 Female 1 4 3 3 2 1 0 0 3 4 1 3 25 Between sixty and ninety years Male 12 5 7 9 11 8 6 5 7 14 4 7 95 Female 11 10 10 7 7 13 3 8 9 19 6 6 109 Over ninety years Male 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Female 1 0 0 3 1 0 2 0 0 0 2 1 10 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 147 148 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN WARRANT 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 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, ss. funds, including any special funds or by a combination of the two methods, or act To the Constable of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Greeting' in any other manner in relation thereto Article 5 To see if the Town will vote to establish the salary and compensa- In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are directed to notify tion of the Town Treasurer,Town Clerk,and Town Collector of Taxes, being all the the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington,qualified to vote in elections and in Town elected officers of the Town on a salary basis, as provided by Section 108 of Chap- affairs,to meet in their respective voting places in said Town. ter 41, General Laws, as amended, and to provide funds necessary therefore by PRECINCT ONE, ADAMS SCHOOL, PRECINCT TWO, THREE AND FOUR, direct appropriation, or act in any other manner in relation thereto CARY MEMORIAL BUILDING, on Monday the 6th day of March, A D 1950, at Article 6 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money to pay the 7 30 o'clock A M, then and there to act on the following articles necessary expenses of the School Officers incurred outside the Commonwealth in securing information upon matters in which the Town is interested or which may Article 1 To choose by ballot the following Town Officers tend to improve the service in the School Department, or act in any other man- Two Selectmen for the term of three years, ner in relation thereto Two members of the School Committee for the term of three years; Article 7 To see if the Town will vote to transfer unexpended appropriation One Cemetery Commissioner for the term of three years, balances in any of the accounts to the Excess and Deficiency Account, or to other One member of the Planning Board for the term of five years, accounts suitable for such transfer under Chapter 44 of the General Laws, or act One Trustee of Public Trusts for the term of six years, in any other manner in relation thereto One Moderator for the term of one year, Article 8 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Assessors to use One Collector of Taxes for the term of one year, money from available funds toward the reduction of the 1950 tax rate, or act in One Town Clerk for the term of one year, any other manner m relation thereto One Town Treasurer for the term of one year, Article 9 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money to pay any Two Constables for the term of one year, unpaid bills for prior years of the various Town Departments, or act in any other Seventeen Town Meeting Members in each Precinct for the term of three years, manner in relation thereto One Town Meeting Member in Precinct One to fill the unexpired term ending March, 1951, Article 10 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for Two Town Meeting Members in Precinct One to fill the unexpired terms ending the Reserve Fund as provided by Chapter 40, Section 6, General Laws, or act in March, 1952, any other manner in relation thereto One Town Meeting Member in Precinct Two to fill the unexpired term ending Article 11 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to pets- March, 1952, tion the Director of Accounts of the Stare for an audit for the year 1950, or act Two Town Meeting Members in Precinct Three to fill the unexpired terms end- in any other manner in relation thereto ing March, 1952, Article 12 To see if the Town will vote to make or permit changes to be One Town Meeting Member in Precinct Three to fill the unexpired term end- made in the plans for the construction of a new East Lexington Fire Station that ing March, 1951, were presented to the Town Meeting held on March 26, 1945, and to make the Two Town Meeting Members in Precinct Four to fill the unexpired terms end- appropriations heretofore made for such building available under such changed ing March, 1951, plans, or act in any other manner in relation thereto The polls will be open at 7 30 A M and will remain open until 8 00 P M Article 13 To see if the Town will vote a supplementary appropriation to You are also to notify the inhabitants aforesaid to meet in Cary Memorial Hail be used in conjunction with money already appropriated for the construction of a in said Town on Monday, the twentieth day of March, 1950, at 8.00 P M, at new East Lexington Fire Station and to provide for payment therefor by direct ap- which time and place the following articles are to be acted upon and determined propriation, by transfer from available funds, or by the issue of notes or bonds exclusively by the Town Meeting Members in accordance with Chapter 215 of the of the Town, or by any combination of such methods, or act in any other manner Acts of 1929 and subject to the referendum provided for by Section eight of said in relation thereto Chapter. Article 14 To see if the Town will vote to install water mains in such ac- Article 2. To receive the reports of any Board of Town Officers or of any cepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the Selectmen may determine in ac- Committee of the Town and to appoint other Committees. cordance with authority contained in the By-Laws of the Town, subject to the as- Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer, sessment of betterments or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain or otherwise with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipa- acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary or appropriate there- tion of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1951, and to issue for, and to pay for the same by direct appropriation, by transfer from available a note or notes therefor, payable within one year and to renew any note or notes funds, Including any special water funds, or by the issue of notes or bonds of the as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 17, Town, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in rela- Chapter 44,General Laws tion thereto. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 149 150 ANNUAL REPORTS Article 15 To see if the Town will vote to install sewer mains in such ac- the issue of notes or bonds of the Town, or by any combination of these methods, cepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the Selectmen may determine in or act in any other manner in relation thereto. accordance with Chapter 504 of the Acts of 1897, as amended, or otherwise, and Article 24. To see if the Town will vote to enlarge the scope of the Road to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other inter- Machinery Fund by crediting to said fund an amount based on hourly rental for est in land necessary or appropriate therefor, and to pay for the same by direct ap- the use of motorized equipment of the Public Works Department when used on propriation, by transfer from available funds, including any special sewer funds, various projects carried on under the direction of said Department, the amount of or by the issue of notes or bonds of the Town, or by any combination of these said charge not to exceed the amount allowed by the State for the use of similar methods,or act in any other manner in relation thereto equipment, or act in any other manner in relation thereto Article 16 To see if the Town will vote supplementary appropriations to be Article 25. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen used in conjunction with money appropriated in prior years for the installation or to appoint one of its members to the Board of Appeals, in accordance with Sec- construction of water mains, sewers, drains or streets that have heretofore been authorized, and to provide for payment therefor by direct appropriation, by trans- tion 4A of Chapter 41 of the General Laws, or act in any other manner in rela- tion thereto for from available funds, or by the issue of notes or bonds of the Town, or by any Article 26. To see if the Town will vote to install street lights in such unac- combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto cepted streets as the Selectmen may determineOhprior o the iinallinlatadjoutnmen of Article 17 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the 1951 Annual Town Meeting, or act in any other cruising Department, any Article 27 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the purchase of a new car for the Police or act in other manner in relation thereto the purchase of equipment for the Department of Public Works and provide for Article 18 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate funds for the payr inc ment of pensions to retired members of the Police and Fire Departments under ing the Road Machinery Fund, or by a combination of these methods, or payment therefor by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds actludi- in Chapter 32 of the General Laws as amended, or act in any other manner in relation any other manner in relation thereto. Article 28. To see if the Town will vote thereto. to appropriate ro riate a sum of money for Article 19 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money for highway the purchase of a so called Chief's car for the Fire Department, or act in any other maintenance under the authority of Chapter 90 of the General Laws, or act in any manner in relation thereto other manner in relation thereto a sum of Article 29. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to enter Article 20 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate into a contract for the erection of toilet and locker facilities at the Center Play- money for the construction of Coolidge Avenue; said money to be used in con- round, as requested by the Recreation Committee, the site, plans and specifica- junction with any money which may be allotted by the State or County, or both, g tions to be determined or approved by the Selectmen, and to provide funds for for this purpose; and to be raised by direct appropriation, by transfer from avail- payment therefor by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or by able funds, or by a combination of these two methods, or act in any other manner he issue of notes or bonds of the town, or by any combination of these methods, in relation thereto or act in any other manner in relation thereto Article 21 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to con- struct concrete, bituminous concrete or other sidewalks where the abutting owner the developmenticl30To see if the Town will a recreationaarea, re-grading,moneyfor pays one-half of the cost or otherwise, and provide funds for said construction by thdrei eg and of seeding, and e s Pond funds for payment therefor including direct aping, direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds,hore byet a combination of these priation, by transfer from available funds, or by any combination of these two two methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. methods, or in any other manner in relation thereto Article 22 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to install Article 3 act1 see if the Townerwillralio tot authorizereto the on be- curbings,and to provide funds for said installation by direct appropriation, by trans- half of the Town,Too accept ase a gift to take by eminent domain Selectmen,or otherwiseonbe- for from available funds, or by a combination of these two methods, or act in any acquire for highway and other public purposes a parcel of land on the easterly side other manner in relation thereto Article 23 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money for improve- of Lowell Street, opposite the intersection of Maple Street with Lowell Street, con- taining about 21,818 square feet, for the purpose of widening Lowell Street me d improve- ments of lowlands and swamps and the eradication of mosquitoes under Chapter reducing the present sharp curve at that location, and to provide for any p y 5a of the General Laws or for the neyeradicationnclof mosquitoes by thepBoard of therefor by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or by a Healthcombin- of Lexington or appropriate money under Section 4A of Chapter 252 of ation of these two methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto the General Laws for the purpose as set forth in that Section, or act in any other Article 32 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to con- manner in relation thereto part or parts of a certain Article 23-A To see if the Town will vote to install drains in such land as vey all right, title and interest of the Town in all or any triangular parcel of land situated on Massachusetts Avenue in the so-called "Col- as amended,electmen may determine in takedby a with t domai or t the Acts of 19 oniai Heights" section of Lexington, containing about 6,990 square feet and de- fee,feasement or othersand to na land by eminent domain or appropriate therefor,acquire any scribed as Parcel 1 in a deed from Edward J.Gavin to the Town of Lexington dated yor interestpo necessary orfe a from availablevandr to September 27, 1932 and recorded in Middlesex South District, Registry of Deeds, pay for the same by direct appropriation, by transfer from funds or by TOWN OF LEXINGTON 151" 152 ANNUAL REPORTS Book 5675, Page 423, upon such terms and conditions as they may approve, or act Article 40. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the School Committee in any other manner in relation thereto to proceed with the repairing and remodelling of the Junior High School building Article 33 To see if the Town will vote to authorize and direct the Select- and provide for the payment therefor by direct appropriation, by transfer from men to convey title to about 8,157 square feet of land with the buildings thereon available funds or by the issue of notes or bonds of the Town, or by any combina- situated on Tarbell Avenue in Lexington, Massachusetts, to Robert H Moore, Jr, tion of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto and Elizabeth D Moore of said Lexington, for the purpose of confirming and tor- Article 41 To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way or ac- recting a tax title release deed affecting said property, dated July 1, 1919, re- cept the layout of as a town way, Watson Road from Robbins Road southwesterly carded in the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds, Book 4297, Page 214, to Lexington Avenue a distance of approximately 308 feet as laid out by the Select- erroneously executed by George 0 Harrington, Treasurer of the Town at that time,. Men, under the Betterment Act, and shown upon a plan on file in the office of or act in any other manner in relation thereto the Town Clerk,dated January 19, 1950, and to take by eminent domain or Article 34 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate $1,632 50 for the wise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary or appropriate p settlement of damages arising out of the taking by eminent domain for highway therefor, and to provide payment for the construction of said street and said land purposes of approximately 765 square feet of land on Waltham Street from land acquisition by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds or by the issue now owned by Herman MacKay and Margaret R. MacKay by order of the County of bonds or notes of the Town, or by any combination of these methods, or act in Commissioners dated August 3, 1925 and for the settlement of the claims of said any other manner in relation thereto Herman MacKay and Margaret R. MacKay against the Town for damages for al- leged trespass upon other land of theirs in connection with the widening of Wal- exceeding $13,000, as requested by the Committee for the Celebration of the 75th tham Street in 1949, as agreed by the Selectmen subject to the approval of the ad- Town, a copy of such agreement being on file in the office of the Town Clerk and Anion ro, the f toe yate already Lpproprat do forbtheused 7n tchnluncvern with, and in t dition to, money appropriated 175th Anniversary of the Battle open to public inspection, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. of Lexington, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 35. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for Article 43. To see if the Town will vote to amend its Zoning By-Law by the development and grading of additional land in the Sunset Section layout in Westview Cemetery and the development of additional roadways therein and pro- the Substitutinntherefor a new Zoning By-Law, as prepared by and recommended by g fSelectmen, vide funds for payment therefor by direct appropriation, by transfer from available n to PlannipublicBoardinspectio, acopn,y orof awhichct in any ison otherile imannern the offin ice relationofthe thereto and funds, including the Westview Sale of Lots Fund, or by a combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto Article 44. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to enter Article 36 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of moneyfor into a contract for the re-assessment of the valuation of all rearby transfer p Town and to provide for the payment therefor by direct appropriation, the purchase of a light-weight truck for the Cemetery Department, and provide from available funds, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. funds for said truck by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, in- cluding the Road Machinery Fund, or by a combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. And you are directed to serve this warrant seven days at least before the time Article 37. To see if the Town will authorize the School Committee to pro- of said meeting as provided in the By-Laws of the Town. ceed with the remodelling of the Munroe School according to preliminary plans submitted and recommended by them, by completing plans and specifications and Hereof fail not, and make due return on this warrant,with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting letting contracts, and provide for the payment therefor by the issue of bonds or Given under our hands at Lexington, this thirteenth day of February, A D., notes of the Town, by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or 1950 by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation there- GEORGE W. EMERY to WILLIAM H DRISCOLL Article 38 To see if the Town will authorize the School Committee to pro- LEWIS L HOYT ceed with the construction of an addition to the Parker School according to pre- FREDERICK M GAY liminary plans submitted and recommended by them, by completing plans and spe- DONALD E. NICKERSON cifications and letting contracts and provide for the payment therefor by the issue Selectmen of Lexington of bonds or notes of the Town, by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in re- A true copy,Attest: lation thereto JOHN C RUSSELL, Article 39 To see if the Town will authorize the School Committee to pro- Constable of Lexington ceed with the finishing and equipping of an additional room or additional rooms in the Adams School and provide for the payment therefor by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town, by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 153 154 ANNUAL REPORTS CONSTABLE'S RETURN Precinct Three February 23, 1950 Charles F Vaughan .. . Warden To the Town Clerk Emma Zitso ... . Inspector I have served the foregoing warrant by posting a printed copy thereof in five Dons L Moakley Inspector (5) public places in the town and also by sending by mail, postage prepaid, a Elizabeth McCormack Clerk printed copy of such warrant addressed to every registered voter of the town at Gladys T Watson Teller his last residence, as appears from the records of the Board of Registrars of Voters Edna D Anderson „, Teller ten days before the time of said meeting Henry P Meade Teller Ella G Callahan ... . . . Teller Attest JOHN C RUSSELL James T McGann ... Teller Constable of Lexington Rosalie MacDonald Teller William Sullivan .... Teller Florence M Bruce Teller ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MARCH 6, 1950 Precinct Four In pursuance of the foregoing warrant the legal voters of the Town of Lex- Lester L Andrews WardenLaur . ington met in their respective voting places in said Town of Lexington Monday, Helen a M Wilson Inspector March the sixth in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty at seven-thirty Helen M Kirk Inspector Mary J Ferry Clerk o'clock in the forenoon, Michael J McDonough Teller The following places were designated as the voting places for the various Edith M Boyd Teller precincts Precinct One, Adams School, Precinct Two, Three and Four, Cary Mary A Spellman Teller Memorial Hall Agnes M Commons .... Teller The following election officers having been duly appointed by the Selectmen, Robert E Ryan . . Teller and Wardens of the various precincts were assigned for duty as follows Agnes G Hall Teller Madeline V Peterson .... Teller Precinct One Mary A Hallett . .. . Teller Charles J. Dailey Warden Frances J. Lewis Inspector The polls were declared open in each precinct at seven-thirty o'clock A, M. K. Claudine Foster Inspector and remained open until eight o'clock P M, after which time, after due notice, Mary E. Stankard Clerk they were closed. Mary A Rowland Teller The election officers were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties. Ilda J Field .. . Teller The ballots were counted by the election officers in each precinct, the tally Rose I McLaughlin Teller sheets and total vote sheets prepared by the Town Clerk being used, Annie H. McDonnell Teller The total registration of voters in each precinct was as follows George F. s Teller Precinct One 1834 One thousand eight hundred thirty-four Helga M. Carlson Teller Precinct Two 1500 One thousand five hundred Dorothy Elliott Teller Precinct Three 1678 One thousand six hundred seventy eight. Gwendolen Johnson .... Teller Precinct Four 1 805 One thousand eight hundred five Precinct Two Helen K. Fitzgerald Warden Total 6817 Six thousand eight hundred seventeen. Ralph Dale . . . ..... Inspector The ballots cast were counted, enclosed in envelopes, sealed, signed by the Randall Richards Inspector election officers, together with the unused ballots, and delivered to the Town John H Dacey Clerk Clerk at his office Mary 5 H Ellis Teller The Registrars of Voters and the Town Clerk canvassed the result as follows Mary G Oliver Teller Precinct One 793 Seven hundred ninety-three Elizabeth R Nourse Teller Edward McCrory Teller Precinct Two 609 Six hundred nine Barbas M O'Connor Teller Precinct Three 778 Seven hundred seventy eight Eleanor T Husted . ... .. Teller Precinct Four 675 Six hundred seventy-five Elizabeth Downey . ... . . . Teller Total 2855 Two thousand eight hundred fifty-five James L Manley . Teller TOWN OF LEXINGTON 155 156 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN CLERK MODERATOR Pre.I Pre,2 Pre,3 Pre 4 Total James J Carroll 679 543 686 602 2510 Pre 1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Blanks 114 66 92 73 345 Charles E Ferguson 667 535 666 596 2464 Blanks126 74 112 79 391 793 609 778 675 2855 793 609 778 675 2855 ]aures J Carroll was elected Town Clerk for one year Charles E Ferguson was elected Moderator for one year SELECTMEN Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Total PLANNING BOARD George W Emery 514 497 619 523 2153 Frederick M Gay 442 416 521 419 1798 Pre.1 Pre 2 Pre.3 Pre 4 Total Paul J McCormack 406 199 268 275 1148 Aiden Larsell Ripley .... . 650 513 642 573 2378 Blanks 224 106 ]48 133 611 Blanks .... 143 96 136 102 477 1586 1218 1556 1350 5710 793 609 778 675 2855 George W Emery and Frederick M Gay were elected Selectmen for three years Alden Larsell Ripley was elected to the Planning Board for five years TOWN TREASURER TRUSTEE OF PUBLIC TRUSTS Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre.4 Total Pre.1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Total James J Carroll 708 555 703 619 2585 Clarence S Walker 630 524 659 573 2386 Blanks . . . 85 54 75 56 270 Blanks163 85 119 102 469 793 609 778 675 2855 793 609 778 675 2855 James J Carroll was elected Town Treasurer for one year Clarence S Walker was elected Trustee of Public Trusts for six years. COLLECTOR OF TAXES Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pie 4 Total CONSTABLES William 5 Scamman 704 555 710 608 2577 Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Total Blanks 89 54 68 67 278 James F Mowat 590 489 623 558 2260 John C Russell 673 531 670 593 2467 793 609 778 675 2855 Blanks 323 198 261 199 981 William S.Scamman was elected Collector of Taxes for one year CEMETERY COMMISSIONER 1586 1218 1554 1350 5708 Pre,1 Pre.2 Pre 3 Pre.4 Total John C Russell and James F. Mowat were elected Constables for one year Frederick J. Spencer...................... 694 557 694 606 2551 James F Timothy 0 0 0 1 1 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS FOR THREE YEARS Blanks 99 52 84 68 303 Precinct One 793 609 778 675 2855 *Charles T. Abbott .. 503 Frederick J Spencer was elected Cemetery Commissioner for three years. 'George A Baldwin 478 *Sydney P Birch456 - . - SCHOOL COMMITTEE *1, Harper Blaisdell, Jr 338 Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre.4 Total *Sanborn C Brown 421 Edward B Cass 256 169 277 195 897 •Gaetano Buttaro 378 Matthew A Macaulay 219 178 123 136 656 James J Casey 336 George W. Stade ... 353 284 395 387 1419 •Richard P.Cromwell............ 454 George P Wadsworth 480 437 562 457 1936 'Thomas J. Donnelly,Jr 497 H Webster Thomas . . 0 0 0 1 1 •J.Henry Duffy.. 456 Blanks278 150 196 174 798 Francis D Flanagan 2S3 •George E Foster . .... 456 1586 1218 1553 1350 5707 *Douglas T Gleason 468 George P.Wadsworth and George W Slade were elected to the School Committee Paul W. Hagerty 313 for three years. Clifton W, Kellogg 318 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 157 158 ANNUAL REPORTS 'Harold MacGilvray ,.• , , .,.. 446 TOWN MEETING MEMBER FOR ONE YEAR *Clarence E MacPhee . 426 William T, McCarthy 315 Precinct One *Rufus L McQuillan 387 'Jerome F Garrity . . 606 'Vernon C Page 515 Blanks 187 *Robert T Person 424 Aurio J Pierro 235 • Town Meeting Member elected for term of one year Alexis R Shea . .. 237 'Ernest C Smith 366 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS FOR THREE YEARS Michael P Vidette 283 Blanks 3719 Precinct Three Precinct Two *Kenneth F Blodgett .. 389 *Tracy W Ames 476 "Eugene T Buckley 374 'George H Anker 354 James N Carey 196 'Walter G Black353 *Grant B Cole 412 *George W Butters 411 *Arthur C Dodge 413 *Charles G Davis 432 Leland H Emery 462 "Robert W Fernald 365 John T Fitzgerald 205 *William P Fitzgerald 377 John A Fletcher 154 James F Flynn 204 'Gardner L Frost 416 Martin A Gilman 287 Bradford Giddings 301 Horace N Grover 237 Paul A Hubbart 312 *Helen H Hager 361 Wendell H Irvine 152 'Stephen F Hamblin 431 Francis C Kensley 162 'Edward Hamlin 331 *Joseph G Kraetzer 411 John W Hess 225 "William H Lyon 460 Michael J Hopkins 314 Russell P Mead 190 "Ernest R Hunt 384 'Robert C Merriam . . 533 "John E Murray 346 Colton G Morris 134 *William 0 Potter 411 James P O'Neil 127 "George W Proctor 421 Richard B Plaisted 149 Dorothy W. Rinaldo 202 "William B Porter 357 'Edward W Sibley 371 'C Raymond Reed 375 "Winslow J Tower 345 John F Rich 334 *Alfred P. Tropeano .... 363 "A Edward Rowse 452 Blanks 2372 'Walter E Sands ........,,., 466 - Harry Schecter 100 • * Town Meeting Members elected for term of three years. 'Rupert H Stevens 462 William N Swift ... 259 *Gerald C. Turner 382 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS FOR TWO YEARS "Harvey F.Winlock. 420 Precinct One "Edwin B Worthen . .. 494 *Marcus G Beebe Blanks 3174 ...... ........ ................... 569 'John Lamont 587 Irving E.Gross ..... .. 1 Precinct Four Blanks 429 'Levi G Burnell, Jr, 331 Robert N Cann 273 Precinct Two "Winfield 5 Caouette 442 *John F Downey 477 *Charles T Cogswell 388 Blanks 132 Lincoln P Cole, Jr . 313 *W. Warren Custance 376 ' Town Meeting Members elected for term of two years. Caroline F. Deloury 301 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 159 160 ANNUAL REPORTS Chesley M. Dunlap 282 TOWN MEETING Howard W. Foley 296 HELD MARCH 20, 1930 John Fowle 252 *Donald D Hathaway 326 - Carl Hauck 320 Meeting called to order by the Moderator, Charles E. Ferguson at 8.05 P.M. *Norton T Hood , . .. .. 396 Town Clerk, James J. Carroll read the Warrant for the meeting until upon motion of H Webster Thomas further reading was waived 8 07 P M Town Clerk read Merlin *FredericrliJ Ladd 375 484 'MK. Johnson .. the Constable's return of the Warrant for the meeting 8 07 P M Unless other- 'Jasper A. Lane 378 wise noted all Articles presented by George W Emery, Chairman of the Board of *Thomas A. Napoli 378 Selectmen "James A. Peirce 362 There were 193 Town Meeting Members present Lewis M. Reynolds 288 "William R Rosenberger 340 Article 2. Howard A Patterson presents report and recommendations of the *James C Shaw 322 Appropriation Committee which was voted to be accepted and placed on file *'A Randall Soderberg 370 8 07 P M *Robert P Trask Jr32 i Walter E Sands, Chairman of the Cary Lectures Committee presents report *Robert H Watt401 for the year 1949 "John P Whalen . . 372 Blanks 2788 Following is a report of the Cary Lecture Committee appointed by the Moderator, Mr. Charles E Ferguson, and authorized at the adjourned Town Meet- * Town Meeting Members elected for term of three years ing of March 21, 1949 May 2, 1949 HENRY L SCOTT TOWN MEETING MEMBERS FOR TWO YEARS —Piano Soloist in "Concerto For Fun" Precinct Three November 7, 1949 COMMANDER IRVING JOHNSON —Colored movies, "Yankee's Wonder World" "Edward B Cass .. 435 Philip A Comley274 December 12, 1949 DR FRANZ POLGAR 'Donald M Fifield481 —"Miracles of the Mind" Blanks366 February 7, 1950 ROBERT FRIARS — . —Colored movies, "Holiday in Switzerland" Town Meeting Members elected for term of two years February 15, 1950 ROBERT FRIARS —Colored movies, "Holiday in France" TOWN MEETING MEMBERS FOR ONE YEAR Respectfully submitted, Precinct Three CARY LECTURE COMMITTEE "Donald E Williamson . 561 MR WALTER E SANDS, Chairman Blanks 217 MRS. ROBERT MOORE MR GARDNER FROST Precinct Four Report of Committee voted upon to be accepted and placed on file 8 07 P M *Donald M Hager 529 W Roger Greeley presents report of Buckman Tavern Committee 'William I Potter 529 The Town voted $10,000 00 to make the Buckman Tavern habitable Your Blanks .. 292 Committee has carried out the vote with a balance of $22 67 unexpended. * Town Meeting Members elected for term of one year GEORGE E. GRAVES W R GREELEY A true record WM C PAXTON Attest Report voted upon to be accepted and placed on file 8 08 P M JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk TOWN OF LEXINGTC}N 161 162 ANNUAL REPORTS Alan G Adams presents report of Capital Expenditures Committee ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT VOTED That the Report of the Committee to Study Present Capital Outlay Personal Services 7,932 40 Requirements of the Town and Those that May be Reasonably Anticipated Within Expenses . . 500 00 the Next Five years be accepted and the Committee discharged Report voted upon to be accepted and placed on file 8 08 P M CLERK&TREASURER`S DEPARTMENT Personal Services . .. ... 5,293 60 Errol H Locke presents report of the Committee on Town Manager form of Expenses 1,07750 government. VOTED. That the report of the Committee on the Town Manager COLLECTOR'S DEPARTMENT form of government be accepted and that the Committee be discharged Personal Services .. . 4,061.20 Report voted upon to be accepted and placed on fife 8.09 P M Expenses .. . . . .. . 1,990.00 Walter E Sands presents the following ASSESSOR'S DEPARTMENT VOTED That the Selectmen be authorized to appoint a Committee of five Personal Services ... 9,173.60 to study further the matter of a Town Manager for Lexington and to submit a re- Expenses 1,425 00 port with recommendations at the next Annual Town Meeting William!-i Lyon offers the following motion Carried unanimously 8:10 P. M. Moved that the total of 9,173.60 be amended to read 9433 60 the $260 Donald E. Williamson presents the following additional to apply to the Senior Clerk Seconded by Paul J McCormack VOTED. That the Moderator be and hereby is authorized and directed to Amendment as presented declared lost by voice vote at 8.26 P. M appoint a committee of five registered voters of the Town, to be known as the Capital Expenditures Committee, to make a thorough study of the capital expend- LAW DEPARTMENT iture projects that may be required by the Town within the five year period 1951 Personal Services .. 3,000 00 to 1955 inclusive and to file a report at the next annual Town Meeting setting Special Fees 4,500.00 forth all such projects together with the Committee's recommendations as to the Expenses .. .. 325.00 projects that should be undertaken within the five year period and the approximate ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT JURISDICTION SELECTMEN date on which each recommended project should be started Expenses 2,700 00 Carried Unanimously 8 13 P M ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT—JURISDICTION TOWN CLERK Raymond W James presents report of the Elementary School Building Com- Expenses 434 72 mittee which was voted upon to be accepted and placed on fife 8 13 P M REGISTRATIONS DEPARTMENT George P Wadsworth makes verbal report concerning the progress of Fiske Personal Services 715 00 School and other Elementary schools 8 14 P M Expenses 500 00 Article 3 VOTED That the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Se- PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE lectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow money from time to time in Personal Services 24 950 80 anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1951, and to Expenses 375 00 issue a note or notes therefor payable within one year and to renew any note or TOWN OFFICES &CARY MEMORIAL BUILDING notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section Personal Services 7,935 20 17, Chapter 44, General Laws Expenses .. 20,950 00 Carried Unanimously 8 16 P M ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Article 4 Read by the Moderator, Charles E Ferguson Personal Services . . . 17,391 92 VOTED That the following amounts be appropriated for the current year Expenses 975 00 and be assessed except where a transfer is indicated• BOARD OF APPEALS APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE Expenses 600 00 Personal Services $595 00 PLANNING BOARD Expenses . .. . . . 900 00 Expenses 1,750 00 SELECTMEN'S DEPARTMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT Personal Services 6,629.48 Personal Services 76,265.51 Expenses 1,560.00 Expenses 7,798.00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 163 164 ANNUAL REPORTS FIRE DEPARTMENT DRAIN CONSTRUCTION Personal Services 87,825 41 Sundry Streets 29,500 00 Expenses 1 b,982 67 (This amount to be transferred from Pthe Excess & Deficiency Account) BUILDING & PLUMBING DEPARTMENT GARBAGE COLLECTION Personal Services 5,000 00 Expenses 10,800 00 Expenses 1,075.00 CARE OF DUMPS & REMOVAL OF ASHES Wages & Expenses 8,500 00 WIRE INSPECTOR PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING Personal Services 1,100 00 Wages & Expenses 13,000.00 Expenses ... .. .. .. . . .. . . 225 00 HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES Wages & Expenses . 67,000.00 Personal Services 660 00 HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT—ROAD MACHINERY ACCOUNT Expenses 300 00 Expenses . . 25,500 00 INSECT SUPPRESSION (This amount to be transferred from Personal Services 544.50 the Road Machinery Fund) Wages & Expenses 2,581.12 SNOW REMOVAL Wages & Expenses 30,000 00 SHADE TREES TRAFFIC REGULATION AND CONTROL Wages & Expenses 11,358.48 Expenses 2,500.00 FOREST FIRES STREET LIGHTS Expenses 29,000 00 Personal Services 50 00 Wages & Expenses 500 00 STREET SIGNS Expenses . . .. 1,300 00 DOG OFFICER PUBLIC WELFARE DEPARTMENT Personal Services . .. .. . . . . ... .. 125 00 Personal Services 5,347 18 Expenses . . . . .. ... 500 00 Administration ... . 850 00 HEALTH DEPARTMENT Aid & Expenses 26,000 00 Personal Services 3,600 00 DEPENDENT CHILDREN Expenses .... 4,880 00 Aid & Expenses 17,136 00 DOG CLINIC OLD AGE ASSISTANCE Expenses 393 00 Aid & Expenses 80,000 00 VETERANS' BENEFITS DENTAL CLINIC Personal Services 1,144 01 Personal Services 2,000 00 Expenses .. .. 4,200 00 Expenses 1,050 00 SOLDIERS' BURIALS POSTURE CLINIC Expenses ... 150 00 Expenses 925 00 SCHOOL MAINTENANCE presented by Mrs Ruth Morey VITAL STATISTICS Personal Services 459,735 67 Expenses 104,575 00 Expenses 25 00 Americanization Classes 203 00 ANIMAL INSPECTION Vocational Education 2,630.00 Personal Services 61 8 75 Handicraft Classes 4,820 00 SEWER MAINTENANCE CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY Personal Services .... 22,500 00 Wages & Expenses . 4,800.00 Expenses 10,000 00 SEWER SERVICES (In addition to the amount of $2284 78 received from the County for Dog Licenses) Services 17,500.00 166 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN OF LEXINGTON 165 All items under Article 4 as read voted upon and carried unanimously at RECREATION COMMITTEE 8:40 P. M. Personal Services .. 6,200 00 Expenses 2,600.00 Article 4 INTEREST ON DEBT PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS Interest $ 22,341.25 Personal Services 2,953.50 AND FURTHER VOTED: That the following amounts be appropriated Wages & Expenses 18,000.00 Maturing Debt 245,000.00 CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT SYSTEM Of which$13 50 is to be transferred from Premium on Loans, Pension Accumulation Fund 22,350.72 $124,000 is to be transferred from the Reserved for Payment of Water Loan Account and $129,986.50 is to be raised by BOARD OF RETIREMENT direct assessment Expenses 325 00 George W Emery, Chairman, states original figure should read and be amended to read $254,000 00 instead of $245,000 00 Amendment voted upon MEMORIAL DAY and Carried Unanimously 8 41 P. M Expenses 300 00 Main motion with the figure $254,000 00 voted upon and carried unani- ARMISTICE DAY mously 8 41 P M Expenses 50 00 Article 5 VOTED To establish the salary and compensation of the Town INSURANCE Treasurer, Town Clerk and Town Collector of taxes as follows Premiums 16,600 00 Town Treasurer . . . . $1,700 00 Town Clerk 2,400.00 PRINTING TOWN REPORT Town Collector of Taxes ... . . 4,100 00 Expenses 1,200 00 and to appropriate therefor the sum of $8,200 00 to be raised by direct assess- AMBULANCE MAINTENANCE ment Expenses .... . .. .. .... 350 00 Carried Unanimously 8 42 P M ADMINISTRATION OF TRUST FUNDS Article 6 VOTED That the sum of $300 00 be appropriated and assessed Expenses 100 00 to pay the necessary expenses of school officers incurred outside the Common- wealth in securing information upon matters in which the Town is interested or UNCLASSIFIED which may tend to improve the service in the School Department Expenses . 300.00 Carried Unanimously 8 43 P M WATER MAINTENANCE Wages & Expenses 34,600 00 Article 7 VOTED That this article be indefinitely postponed Carried Unanimously 8 43 P M WATER SERVICES Wages & Expenses .... . . , , 21,500 00 Article 8 VOTED That this article be indefinitely postponed CEMETERY MAINTENANCE—MUNROE Carried Unanimously 8 44 P M Personal Services 522 50 Article 9 VOTED That the sum of$699 83 be appropriated and assessed Expenses& Expenses 6,640 00 (Of which $640 are to be transferred for the unpaid bills for prior years of the following accounts from the Income Trust Fund—Munroe Cemetery and $6,000 are to be raised POSTURE CLINIC—Angela Ann Donnelly (19491 $ 73 00 by direct assessment) SCHOOL DEPT EXPENSES—H F Staples &Co Inc (1949) 22 73 RECREATION COMMITTEE—Laffins Express (1949) 3 85 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE —WESTVIEW VETERANS' SERVICES—Dr Leonard V Short (1948-1949) 8 00 Personal Services 893 75 TOWN OFFICES AND CARY Wages & Expenses 10,300 00 MEMORIAL BLDG EXPENSES Carpenter Mfg Co (1947) .. 527 25 (Of which $1,000 are to be transferred WELFARE DEPARTMENT—Dr Thomas M Tierney (1949) 9 00 from the income Trust Fund—Westview HEALTH DEPARTMENT—Dr Winthrop W Harrington (1949) 56 00 Cemetery and $9,300 are to be raised Carried Unanimously 8 45 P M by direct assessment) TOWN OF LEXINGTON 167 T68 ANNUAL REPORTS Article 10. VOTED. To appropriate $20,000 for the Reserve Fund and to Article 17. VOTED That the sum of$1,250 be appropriated and assessed provide for the payment thereof by a transfer of$5,000 from the Overlay Reserve for the purchase of a new cruising car for the Police Department, and that the Fund and the balance of$15,000 to be raised by direct assessment. Police Department be and hereby is authorized to turn in a used cruising car to Carried Unanimously 8 45 P M apply toward the purchase price Carried Unanimously 8 58 P M Article 11 VOTED That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to petition the Director of Accounts of the State for an audit for the year 1950 Article 18 VOTED That the sum of $11,351 21 be appropriated and as Carried Unanimously 8 46 P A sassed for pensions for retired members of the Police Department, and that the sum of $5,391 54 be appropriated and assessed for pensions for retired members Article 12 VOTED. That this article be indefinitely postponed of the Fire Department under General Laws, Chapter 32, as amended Carried Unanimously 8 46 P M Carried Unanimously 8 59 P M Article 13 VOTED That the sum of $7,000 be appropriated as a sup- Article 19 VOTED That the sum of$1,500 be appropriated and assessed plementary appropriation to be used in conjunction with and in addition to money for highway maintenance under authority of General Laws, Chapter 90, as already appropriated for the construction of a new East Lexington Fire Station,and amended, said sum or any portion thereof to be expended under the direction of to provide for payment thereof by a transfer of $7,000 from the Excess and De- the Selectmen and to be used in conjunction with any money which may be allotted ficiency Account" by the Commonwealth or County or both for that purpose Carried Unanimously 8 50 P M Carried Unanimously 9 00 P M Artiele 14 VOTED That the Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized Article 20 VOTED That the sum of$6,000 be appropriated for the can- to install water mains not less than six inches but less than sixteen inches in diam- struction of Coolidge Avenue, of which $4,743 92 are to be transferred from the eter in such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the Selectmen may Excess and Deficiency Account,$348 15 are to be transferred from the Street Con- determine, subject to the assessment of betterments,or otherwise, and to take by struction Follen Road Loan Account, and the balance of $907 93 is to be trans- eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land ferred from the National Defense Loan Account, said sum or any portion thereof necessary or appropriate therefor, and to appropriate for payment thereof the sum to be expended under the direction of the Selectmen and to be used in conjunction of $61,500, of which $45,000 are to be transferred as follows---- $10 000 from with any money which may be allotted by the State or County or both far that the Excess and Deficiency Account, $25,000 from the Water Assessment Fund, purpose. and$10,000 from the Water Department Available Surplus Fund, and the balance Carried Unanimously 9 01 P M of $16 500 is to be raised by direct assessment Carried Unanimously 8 50 P M Article 21 VOTED That the Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized to construct concrete, bituminous concrete or other sidewalks at such locations as Article 15 VOTED That the Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized they shall determine, where the abutting owner pays one-half of the cost thereof, to install sewer mains in such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the or otherwise in their discretion, and that the sum of $6,000 be appropriated and Selectmen may determine in accordance with Chapter 504 of the Acts of 1897 assessed therefor. and all acts in amendment thereof and in addition thereto,or otherwise,and to take Carried Unanimously 9.02 P. M. by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee,easement or other interest in land necessary or appropriate therefor, and to appropriate for payment thereof the sum Article 22 VOTED. That the Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized of $58,000 of which $30,000 are to be transferred from the Sewer Assessment to install curbings at such locations as they may determine, and that the sum of Fund, and the balance of $28,000 is to be transferred from the Excess and De- $2,000 be appropriated and assessed therefor ficiency Account Carried Unanimously 9.03 P. M. Carried Unanimously 8 55 P.M. Article 23 VOTED That the sum of$3,500 be appropriated and assessed Article 16 VOTED That the sum of $10,040 be appropriated as a sup- for the improvement of lowlands and swamps in the eradication of mosquitoes, plementary appropriation to be used in conjunction with moneyalreadyappropriated under General Laws, Chapter 252,Section 4A P1 Carried Unanimously 9.05 P. M for the construction of and land acquisition for sanitary sewers in that part of Lexington known as the North Branch Vine Brook, as shown on a set of plans in Article 23A. VOTED. That the Selectmen be and they hereby are author- the office of the Town Engineer, and to provide for payment thereof by a transfer of$10,000.00 from the Excess and Deficiency Account ized to install drains in such land as the Selectmen may determine, in accordance Carried Unanimously 8 57 P M with Chapter 263 of the Acts of 1926, as amended, or otherwise, and to take by _ eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land Howard A Patterson, Chairman of the Appropriationnecessary or appropriate therefor, and to appropriate and assess for payment the Appropriation Committee states that thereof the sum of$2,500. Committee approves the above transfer Carried Unanimously 9 06 P M 170 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN OF LEXINGTON 169 Article 32, VOTED. That the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized to Article 24. VOTED. To enlarge the scope of the Road Machinery Fund convey all right, title and interest of the Town in all or any part or parts of a cer- by crediting to said Fund an amount based on hourly rental for the use of motor- tain triangular parcel of land situated on Massachusetts Avenue in the so-called ized equipment of the Department of Public Works when used on various projects "Colonial Heights" section of Lexington containing about 6,990 square feet and carried on under the direction of said Department or other Departments of the described as Parcel 1 in a deed from Edward J Gavin to the Town of Lexington Town, the amount of said charge not to exceed the amount allowed by the State dated September 27, 1932 and recorded in Middlesex South District, Registry of for the use of similar equipment Deeds, Book 5675, Page 423, upon such terms and conditions as they may ap- Carried Unanimously 9 07 P M prove Article 25 VOTED That the Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized Carried Unanimously 9.30 P M to appoint one of their members to the Board of Appeals in accordance with Gen- Article 33 VOTED That the Board of Selectmen be and they hereby are •eral Laws,Chapter 41,Section 4A authorized and directed for,on behalf of and in the name of the Town of Lexington Carried Unanimously 9 08 P M to make, execute, acknowledge, seal and deliver to Robert H Moore, Jr. and Article 26 VOTED That the Selectmen be and they hereby are author- Elizabeth D Moore, husband and wife, as tenants by the entirety, both of said ized to install street lights in such unaccepted streets as they may determine prior Lexington, a deed conveying to them all the right, title and interest of the Town to the final adjournment of the 1951 Annual Town Meeting in and to the following described real estate— Carried Unanimously 9 08 P M "Three certain lots of land with the buildings thereon on Article 27 VOTED That the sum of $18,700 be appropriated for the Tarbell Avenue, Lexington, Massachusetts, being Lots 165, purchase of equipment for the Department of Public Works and to provide for the }6b and 167 on plan of land Liberty Heights belonging to payment thereof by a transfer of $18,700 from the Road Machinery Fund Jacob W Wilbur, by A L Eliot, surveyor, dated November Carried Unanimously 9 08 P M 19, 1909, recorded in Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds, Plan Book 182, Plan 41, bounded and described as Article 28 VOTED That the sum of$1,900 be appropriated and assessed follows— for the purchase of a so-called Chief's car for the Fire Department NORTHWESTERLY by Tarbell Avenue as shown on said plan, Carried Unanimously 9 09 P M. ninety (90]feet Article 29 VOTED That the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized to NORTHEASTERLY by Lot 164 as shown on said plan, enter into a contract for the erection of toilet and locker facilities at the Center ninety-one (91) feet, Playground, the site, plans and specifications to be determined or approved by the SOUTHEASTERLY by land of owners unknown, ninety (90) Selectmen, and to appropriate and assess the sum of $8,500 for payment therefor feet; Francis W Copp presents amendment that the Article be indefinitely post- SOUTHWESTERLY by Lot 168 as shown on said plan, ninety poned Amendment voted upon and declared lost 9.14 P M (90)feet Main motion as read voted upon and Carried Unanimously 9.24 P M. 8157 square feet of land according to said plan",, for or tthhe purpose of confirming and correcting a tax title Article 30. VOTED That the sum of$4,800 be appropriated and assessed release deed dated July 1, 1919, recorded in the Middlesex for the development of Kinneen's Pond as a recreation area, including re-grading, South District Registry of Deeds, Book 4297, Page 214, erro- draining and seeding, the same to be expended, by contract or otherwise, by or neously executed by George D Harrington, Treasurer of the under the direction of the Selectmen. Town at that time Carried Unanimously 9 27 P. M. Carried Unanimously 9.33 P. M. Article 31 VOTED That the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized on Article 34 VOTED To appropriate and assess the sum of $1,632 50 for behalf of the Town to accept as a gift for all purposes for which a highway is tom- the settlement of damages arising out of the taking by eminent domain for highway monly used a certain parcel of land situated on the easterly side of Lowell Street, purposes of approximately 765 square feet of land on Waltham Street from land •opposite the intersection of Maple Street with Lowell Street, and bounded and now owned by Herman MacKay and Margaret R MacKay by order of the County .described as follows--- Commissioners dated August 3, 1925 and for the settlement of the claims of said EASTERLY by a line beginning at a point on the easterly line Herman MacKay and Margaret R. MacKay against the Town for damages for al- of Lowell Street, which point is 46 31 feet south of the point leged trespass upon other land of theirs in connection with the widening of Wel. of curvature of a curve of radius 633 85, said first mentioned them Street in 1949, and to approve the agreement entered into by the Selectmen point being the point of curvature of a curve of radius and said Herman MacKay and Margaret R MacKay providing for such settlement, 716 316, then bearing to the left and running in a southeast- which agreement was subject to the approval of the Town erly direction along said last mentioned curve 750 749 feet Carried Unanimously 9 37 P M to a stone bound,which is a point of reverse curvature, WESTERLY by the present easterly line of Lowell Street, and Article 35 VOTED That the sum of $3,500 be appropriated for the de- containing about 21,818 square feet velopment and grading of additional land in the Sunset Section layout en Westview Carried Unanimously 9 29 P M TOWN OF LEXINGTON 171 172 ANNUAL REPORTS Cemetery and the development of additional roadways therein, and to provide for payment thereof by transfer of $3,500 from the Westview Sale of Lots Fund Motion as presented voted upon and declared lost by voice vote 9 51 P M Carried Unanimously 9 37 P M As all the Articles of the Warrant were completed the Moderator declared the meeting dissolved 9.52 P M. Article 36 VOTED That the sum of$1,500 be appropriated and assessed for the purchase of a light-weight truck for the Cemetery Department "Article 2 Presented by George W Emery Carried Unanimously 9 38 P M VOTED That a Committee of three be appointed by the Moderator to have charge of the lectures under the wills of Eliza Cary Farnham and Susanna E Cary The Moderator states if no objection Articles 37-40 inclusive would be taken for the current year up together There were no objections from the Town Meeting Members and so Carried Unanimously 8 14'P M voted 9 39 P M Attest. Mrs Ruth Morey, Chairman of the School Committee, under Articles 37-40 JAMES J CARROLL, Town Clerk inclusive, presented the following. Articles 37 to 40 inclusive. VOTED: That the School Committee be and hereby is authorized to obtain detailed plans, specifications and working drawings for remodeling the Munroe School, for constructing an addition to the Parker TOWN WARRANT School, both substantially in accordance with preliminary plans submitted and recommended by the School Committee, for finishing and equipping an ad- Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, ss. ditional room or additional rooms in the Adams School, and for repairing and remodeling the Junior High School Building, and that the sum of To the Constable of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Greeting $15,000 be appropriated to pay the expense of obtaining such plans, specifications In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are directed to and drawings, and that payment thereof be provided by the transfer of $15,000 notify the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington,qualified to vote in elections and from the Excess and Deficiency Account in Town affairs, to meet in the Cary Memorial Building, in said Lexington, on Carried Unanimously 9 43 P M. Thursday the first day of June,A D 1950,at 8 o'clock P M, then and there to Article 41 VOTED To establish as a town way or accept the layout of act on the following articles as a town way, Watson Road from Robbins Road southwesterly to Lexington Ave- Article 1. To receive the reports of any Board of Town Officers or of any nue, a distance of approximately 308 feet, as laid out by the Selectmen under the Committee of the Town and to appoint other committees Betterment Act, and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated January 19, 1950, and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate an additional sum of fee, easement or other interest in land necessary or appropriate therefor and for money for Clerk and Treasurer's Department—Expenses, for the balance of the the construction thereof, and to appropriate for construction of said road and for year 1950, and provide for payment therefor by direct appropriation, by transfer land acquisition the sum of $4,500 and to provide payment thereof by the transfer from available funds,by transfer from the Parking Meter Account, or by any corn- of $4,500 from the Excess and Deficiency Account. bination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto Carried Unanimously 9 44 P, M. Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for Article 42 VOTED That the sum of$4,000 be appropriated and assessed additions, replacements, repairs and alterations to the heating system in the Town to be used in conjunction with and in addition to the money already appropriated Offices and Cary Memorial Building, including installation of heating controls and for the 175th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington of oil burning equipment, and provide for payment therefor by direct appropria- tion, by transfer from available funds, or by the issue of notes or bends of the Carried Unanimously 9.46 P M Town, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in re Article 43 VOTED Richard P. Cromwell moves the Article be indefinitely lation thereto postponed and so voted unanimously 9.47 P M Article 4 To see if the Town will vote a supplementary appropriation .n Article 44 VOTED George W. Emery moves for indefinite postponement, addition to the sum of $8,500 appropriated under Article 29 of the Warrant for so voted unanimously 9,48 P M. the 1950 Annual Town Meeting, the entire amount to be used for the erection of toilet facilities at the Center Playground, and to provide for payment therefor Article 2. Presented by Paul J McCormack by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or by any combination VOTED: That a Committee of 5 be appointed by the Moderator to make a of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto study of the salary and tenure status of the employees in the town service with a view to rewarding long and faithful service to the town by special salary increases Article 5 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to accept after 25 years service and that the committee report to a special meeting if one is on behalf of the Town a deed conveying to the Town in fee a certain parcel of land called in 1950 or, in the alternative, to the next Annual Town Meeting in which the Town now has a sewer easement, containing about 1020 square feet and being shown as Lot 3B on a "Plan Showing Subdivision of Lots 1, 2, 3 and 7, TOWN OF LEXINGTON 173 174 ANNUAL REPORTS Massachusetts Avenue Terrace Development and Proposed Drain Easement, Lex- ington, Mass, Oct 4, 1949, William M Bums, Town Engineer", a copy of which sions in such plans, to consult with experts in the field, to obtain an estimate or is on file in the office of the Town Engineer, upon such terms and conditions as estimates of current costs of construction, and to make recommendations not later the Selectmen may determine, or act in any other manner in relation thereto than the next Annual Town Meeting, and to appropriate money for the expense of such Committee, and provide for payment therefor by direct appropriation or Article 6 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to accept by a transfer from available funds, or by any combination of these methods, or act on behalf of the Town a grant or grants of land adjoining Oak Street between in any other manner in relation thereto Massachusetts Avenue and Ellis Street, or of rights therein, for all purposes of a Town way so as to provide a width of forty (40) feet for Oak Street, as shown on And you are directed to serve this warrant seven days at least before the a plan entitled "Plan of Proposed Widening of Oak Street, Lexington, Mass, April time of said meeting as provided in the By Laws of the Town 10, 1950, William M Burns, Town Engineer", a copy of which is on file in the office of the Town Engineer, or act in any other manner in relation thereto Hereof fail not,and make due return on this warrant, with your doings there- on, to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the School Committee to proceed with the construction of an addition to the Parker School in accordance Given under our hands at Lexington, this fifteenth day of May, A. D., 1950. with plans submitted and recommended by them, or as such plans may be changed GEORGE W EMERY by them, and with the original equipping and furnishing of such addition, and to FREDERICK Ail GAY let contracts, and provide for payment therefor by the issue of bonds, or notes of DONALD E NICKERSON the Town, by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or by any WILLIAM H. DRfSCOLL combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto LEWIS L.HOYT Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the School Committee Selectmen of Lexington to proceed with remodeling, reconstructing or making extraordinary repairs to the A true copy,Attest JOHN C. RUSSELL,Constable of Lexington Parker School, Munroe School, Adams School and Junior High School in accordance with plans submitted and recommended by them, or as such plans may be changed by them, and to let contracts, and provide for payment therefor by the issue of CONSTABLE'S RETURN bonds or notes of the Town, by direct appropriation, by transfer from available May 22, 1950. funds, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in re- To the Town Clerk lation thereto I have served the foregoing warrant by posting a printed copy thereof in Article 9 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen,on behalf five (5) public places in the town and also by sending by mail, postage prepaid, a of the Town, to purchase or take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire for printed copy of such warrant addressed to every registered voter of the Town at school purposes, a certain parcel of land of substantially triangular shape situated his last residence, as appears from the records of the Board of Registrars of Voters north of and adjoining the Parker School,said land containing approximately 2,644 nine days before the time of said meeting square feet and being shown on a plan entitled "Plan of Proposed Additional Land Attest. for Parker School, Lexington, Mass., May, 1950, William M Burns, Town En- gineer",a copy of which is on file in the office of the Town Engineer,and provide JOHN C RUSSELL, Constable of Lexington. for payment therefor by direct appropriation or by a transfer from available funds, or act in any other manner in relation thereto Article 10. To see if the Town will create an Elementary School Sites Com- mittee of seven, consisting of two members of the Board of Selectmen, two mem- SPECIAL TOWN MEETING bers of the Planning Board, two members of the School Committee,and one mem- JUNE 1, 1950 her of the Appropriation Committee, the members to be designated by the Chair- man of the respective Board or Committee, to study and make recommendations Meeting called to order by the Moderator, Charles E. Ferguson, at 8:05 P. M. not later than the next Annual Town Meeting on the location of two new elemen- There were 142 Town Meeting Members present. tary school sites and with authority to obtain options on such sites as they may rec- Town Clerk, James J. Carroll, read the warrant for the meeting, until motion ommend, and to make an appropriation for the expenses of such Committee and made and seconded that further reading be waived. provide for payment therefor by direct appropriation of by a transfer from avail- Carried Unanimously 8.06 P. M. able funds or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Town Clerk, James J Carroll, read the Constables return of the warrant Article 11 To see if the Town will vote to authorize and direct the Moderator 8.06 P. M. to appoint a High School Building Committee of fifteen residents of the Town, at Article 1 Howard A. Patterson, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee, least two of whom shall be members of the School Committee, said Committee to the Appropriation existing plans for a new High School, with authority to recommend revi- presented Committee's Report, which was voted to be accepted and placed on file 8 07 P M 176 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN OF LEXINGTON 175 of the Town, and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and Article 2 Presented by Selectman, Frederick M Gay hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $100,000, and to issue bonds or notes VOTED That in addition to money already appropriated the sum of$1,000. of the Town therefor, to be payable in accordance with the provisions of General be appropriated for Clerk and Treasurer's Department—Expenses, for the balance Laws,Chapter 44, as amended, within a period not exceeding twenty years of the year 1950, and to provide for payment thereof by a transfer of $1,000 Carried Unanimously 8 32 P M from the Excess and Deficiency Account, and to reimburse said account by trans- fers from the Parking Meter Account as funds therefor are or become available an Article 8 Presented by Mrs Ruth Morey, Chairman of School Committee the Parking Meter Account VOTED That the School Committee be and hereby are authorized to pro- Carried Unanimously 8.11 P.M ceed with remodeling, reconstructing or making extraordinary repairs to the Parker Article 3 Presented by Selectman,Frederick M Gay School, Munroe School, Adams School and Junior High School in accordance with plans submitted and recommended by them, or as such plans may be changed by VOTED That this article be indefinitely postponed them, and to let contracts therefor, and to appropriate therefor the sum of Carried Unanimously 8 11 P M $90,000, and to provide for payment thereof by the transfer of $35,000 from the Excess and Deficiency Account, and the balance of $55,000 to be raised by Article 4 Presented by Selectman, Frederick M Gay the issue of bonds or notes of the Town, and the Treasurer, with the approval of VOTED That the sum of $1800 be appropriated as a supplementary ap- the Selectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $55,000 and prapriat+on in addition to the sum of $8,500 appropriated under Article 29 of the issue bonds and notes of the Town therefor, to be payable in accordance with pro- Warrant for the 1950 Annual Town Meeting, the entire amount to be used for the visions of the Acts of 1948, Chapter 275, within a period not exceeding ten years erection of toilet facilities at the Center Playground, and to provide for payment Carried Unanimously 8 35 P M thereof by the transfer of $1800 from the Excess and Deficiency Account Howard A Patterson of the Appropriation Committee, states that the Appro- Article 9 Presented by Mrs Ruth Morey, Chairman of School Committee priation Committee recommends the amount be $1,500 Main motion voted upon VOTED That the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized,on behalf of the as presented for$1,800 and carried at 8 14 P M Town, to purchase or take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire for school pur- poses, a certain parcel of land substantially triangular shape situated north of and Article 5 Presented by Selectman, Frederick M Gay adjoining the Parker School, said land containing approximately 2,644 square feet VOTED. That the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized to accept on be and being shown on a plan entitled "Plan of Proposed Additional Land for Parker half of the Town a deed conveying to the Town in fee a certain parcel of land in School, Lexington, Mass., May, 1950, William M. Bums, Town Engineer," a copy which the Town now has a sewer easement, containing about 1,020 square feet of which is on file in the office of the Town Engineer, and to appropriate for pay- and being shown as Lot 3B on a "Plan Showing Subdivision of Lots 1, 2, 3 and 7, ment thereof the sum of $100, said sum to be transferred from the Excess and Massachusetts Avenue Terrace Development and Proposed Drain Easement, Lex- Deficiency Account ington, Mass„ Oct. 4, 1949, William M Burns, Town Engineer", a copy of which Carried Unanimously 8 39 P. M is on file in the office of the Town Engineer, upon terms and conditions as the Selectmen may determine. Article 10. Presented by Mrs. Ruth Morey, Chairman of School Committee Carried Unanimously 8.15 P M. VOTED: To create an Elementary School Sites Committee of seven, consist- ing of two members of the Board of Selectmen, two members of the Planning Article 6. Presented by Selectman, Frederick M Gay Board, two members of the School Committee and one member of the Appropria- VOTED: That the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized to accept on tion Committee, the members to be designated by the Chairman of the respective behalf of the Town a grant or grants of land adjoining Oak Street between Massa- Board or Committee, to study and make recommendations not later than the next chusetts Avenue and Ellis Street, or of rights therein, for all purposes of at a Town Annual Town Meeting on the location of two new elementary school sites and way so as to provide a width of forty (40) feet for Oak Street, as shown on with authority to obtain options on such sites as they may recommend, and to ap- a plan entitled "Plan of Proposed Widening of Oak Street, Lexington, Mass, April propriate the sum of $1,000 for the expenses of such Committee and to pro- 10, 1950, William M Burns, Town Engineer", a copy of which is on file in the vide for payment thereof by a transfer of $1,000 from the Elementary School 'office of the Town Engineer. Building Committee Account Carried Unanimously 8.17 P. M. Paul ,l McCormack presents the following amendment. VOTED. To create an Elementary School Sites Committee of seven, consist- Article 7. Presented by Mrs. Ruth Morey, Chairman of School Committee. ing of two members of the Board of Selectmen, two members of the Planning VOTED• That the School Committee be and hereby are authorized to pro- Board and two members of the School Committee, and one member of the Ap- ceed with the construction of an addition to the Parker School in accordance with propriation Committee, the members to be designated by the Chairman of the re- plans submitted and recommended by them, or as such plans may be changed by spective board or committee, to study and make recommendations not later than them, and with the original equipping and furnishing of such addition, and to let the next Annual Town Meeting on the location of two new elementary school sites contracts therefor, and to appropriate therefor the sum of $105,000., and to pro- and with authority to obtain options on such sites as they may recommend, and vide for payment thereof by a transfer of $5,000 from the Excess and Deficiency to make an appropriation for the expenses of such committee and provide for pay- Account, and the balance of $100,000., to be raised by the issue of bonds or notes TOWN OF LEXINGTON 177 178 ANNUAL REPORTS ment therefor by direct appropriation or by a transfer from available funds, or act WARRANT FOR STATE PRIMARY in any other manner in relation thereto. Under this Article the Appropriation Committee recommends the adoption of this article and the appropriation of $500 00 such sum to be transferred from the Elementary School Building Committee Account Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, as. Amendment as presented by Paul J McCormack, voted upon and declared lost by voice votes 8.44 P M To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Greeting: Main question under Article 10 as presented by Mrs Ruth Morey voted upon In the name of the Commonwealth you are hereby required to notify and warn and carried unanimously. 8:44 P M the inhabitants of said Town who are qualified to vote in Primaries to riieet in Article 11. Presented by Mrs Ruth Morey,Chairman School Committee Adams School, East Lexington (Precinct One) and Cary Memorial Hall, Lexington VOTED. That the Moderator be and hereby is authorized and directed to Center, (Precinct Two, Three and Four), on ,appoint a High School Building Committee of fifteen residents of the Town, at TUESDAY, THE NINETEENTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1950 least two of whom shall be members of the School Committee, said Committee to study plans, to consult with experts in the field, to obtain an estimate or estimates at 8 00 o'clock A M, for the following purposes of current costs of construction, and to make recommendations not later than the To bring in their votes to the Primary Officers for the nomination of candi- next Annual Town Meeting, and to appropriate the sum of $3,000 for the ex- dates of Political Parties for the following offices penses of such Committee, and to provide for payment thereof by a transfer of $3,000. from the Elementary School Building Committee Account Governor for this Commonwealth Harold B Lamont moves that the Article be indefinitely postponed Post- Lieutenant Governor for this Commonwealth ponement Voted upon and declared lost 8 47 P M Secretary of the Commonwealth for this Commonwealth Main motion under Article 11 as presented by Mrs Ruth Morey voted upon Treasurer and Receiver-General for this Commonwealth and declared carried 8 47 P M. Auditor of the Commonwealth for this Commonwealth Frank A Currier, Jr asks to have Article 1 reopened The Moderator asks Attorney General for this Commonwealth if any objections Being no objections, Article 1 declared open at 8 48 P. M. Representative in Congress for 5th Congressional District Article 1. VOTED That the Moderator be authorized and is hereby direct- Councillor for 6th Councillor District ed to appoint a Committee of five consisting of a resident architect, a member of the School Committee, a member of the Planning Board, and two other residents of Senator for 7th Middlesex Senatorial District the Town to make a study as to the advisability of establishing a policy of using Two Representatives in General Court for 7th Middlesex Representative colonial architecture only in the designing of future town buildings and to rec- District commend a method by which the policy if adopted could be carried out Question District Attorney for Middlesex District voted upon by voice vote which was declared undecided by the Moderator whereby One County Commissioner for Middlesex County a standing vote was taken as follows In Favor Tellers Opposed One Sheriff for Middlesex County 16a A G Adams 11 The polls will be open from 8 DO A M to 8 00 P M 44 W H Lyon 23 And you are directed to serve this Warrant seven days at least before the time 22 W R Greeley 11 of said meeting as provided in the By-Laws of the Town 82 45 Hereof fail not and make return of this Warrant with your doings thereon, Carried 8 55 P M to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting Meeting dissolved at 8 56 P M Given under our hands at Lexington,this 28th day of August, A D, 1950 Attest GEORGE W EMERY JAMES J CARROLL, Town Clerk WILLIAM H DRISCOLL LEWIS L HOYT DONALD E NICKERSON FREDERICK M GAY Selectmen of Lexington A true copy,Attest JOHN C RUSSELL, Constable of Lexington TOWN OF LEXINGTON 179 180 ANNUAL REPORTS CONSTABLE'S RETURN Florence M Bruce .. Teller August 25, 1950 Nancy Buckley .. . Teller Ella G Callahan Teller To the Town Clerk. James T McGann Teller I have served the foregoing warrant by posting a printed copy thereof in five Gladys T Watson .. ... ... _ Teller (5)public places in the town and also by sending by mail, postage prepaid, a print- Rosalie MacDonald . .. . Teller ed copy of such warrant addressed to every registered voter of the Town at his last William Sullivan . .. . . Teller residence, as appears from the records of the Board of Registrars of Voters eight days before the time of said meeting Attest Precinct Four JOHN C RUSSELL, Lester Andrews Warden Constable of Lexington Laurina M. Wilson .. Inspector Mary J, Ferry .... .... . Clerk Helen M, Kirk . . . Inspector STATE PRIMARY Mary A. Spellman . . .............. ., Teller Madeline V. Peterson Teller SEPTEMBER 19, 1950 Michael McDonough Teller Caroline F Deloury Teller The following election officers had been appointed by the Selectmen and were s G Hall Agnes Teller assigned to duty at the Town Precincts as follows AAneIngriNewhall Teller Joseph P Ahern Teller Precinct One Charles J Dailey. „ Warden George F Foster Inspector The polls were declared open in each Precinct at eight o'clock A M and re- Mary E Stankard ... Inspector maned open until eight o'clock P. M at which time after due notice they were Mary A Rowland .. Tel ler declared closed. Rose A McLaughlin Teller Annie H McDonnell Teller The election officers were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties. Ilda J Field Teller The total number of registered voters in each precinct as follows Helga M. Carlson Teller Dorothy Elliott Teller Precinct 1 —Nineteen hundred sixteen 1916 Doendyl�Ell Johnson Teller Precinct 2—Fifteen hundred fifty-five 1555 Teller Precinct 3—Seventeen hundred thirty-one 1731 Bernice F Mellyo Precinct 4—Ninteen hundred fifty-two 1952 Precinct Two Total--Seventy-one hundred fifty-four 7154 Elizabeth R Nourse Warden Ralph Dale Inspector The ballots were counted by the election officers in each Precinct, the tally Randall Richards Inspector sheets and total vote sheets prepared by the Town Clerk being used. Gertrude H, Mara Teller Mary S H Ellis . Teller The ballots cast were counted, enclosed in envelopes sealed, signed by the Mary G Oliver . . Teller election officers,together with the unused ballots and delivered to the Town Clerk Edward McGrory. Teller at his office Barbara M O'Connor . Teller Elizabeth Downey . ,.,. Teller The Town Clerk and the members of the Board of Registrars canvassed the Beatrice F Morse Teller results as follows Precinct 1 Ballots Cast: Dem. 86 Rep. 467 Total 553 Precinct Three Precinct 2 Ballots Cast: Dam. 42 Rep. 590 Total 632 Charles F Vaughan Warden Precinct 3 Ballots Cast: Dem. 38 Rep. 663 Total 70) Emma Zitso . Inspector Precinct 4 Ballots Cast: Dem. 52 Rep. 590 Total 642 Elizabeth McCormack Clerk Henry P Meade --- Inspector Totals: Dem.218 Rep.2310 2528 Edna D Anderson Teller TOWN Ur LEXINGTON 181 182 ANNUAL REPORTS REPUBLICAN PARTY ATTORNEY GENERAL Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre 4 Total GOVERNOR Frederick Ayer, Jr. 173 210 243 160 786 Pre I Pre.2 Pre 3 Pre.4 Total Edward Robert Butterworth 40 55 63 60 218 Clarence A Barnes 48 50 67 55 220 George Fingold 166 226 238 248 878 Arthur W Coolidge . 202 202 250 235 889 Edwin W Hadley 47 54 56 62 239 Louis E Denfeld 58 76 94 73 301 Frank F Walters 15 12 27 29 83 Frankland W L Miles 22 32 28 53 135 Blanks 26 33 36 31 126 Daniel Needham .. 109 207 209 148 673 467 590 663 590 2310 Edward M Rowe 22 14 14 18 68 Blanks 6 9 1 8 24 CONGRESSMAN Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre.4 Total 467 590 663 590 2310 Edith Nourse Rogers .... . .. .. . 404 504 552 534 1994 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Blanks 63 86 111 56 316 Pre.I Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Total 467 590 663 590 2310 Laurence Curtis 153 200 207 214 774 Warren G Harris 22 28 25 27 102 COUNCILLOR Daniel E McLean36 56 27 27 146 Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Total Harris S Richardson 108 110 189 130 537 Paul J Allen ... . 37 42 43 38 160 Robert H W Welch, Jr. 125 183 195 172 675 Wilbur E Babcock 8 13 14 27 62 Blanks23 13 20 20 76 fro ma nest Bren Baxter 38 51 55 54 198 ner 50 66 51 76 243 467 590 663 590 2310 Overton W Crawford 7 12 16 16 51 Simon Cutter .. 3 7 10 12 32 SECRETARY Chester P Davis, Jr 47 71 79 54 251 Pre 1 Pre.2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Total John 1 Gaige 4 7 8 0 19 John Adams 44 51 76 76 247 Kenneth W Harvey 24 36 48 39 147 William B Bailey 65 65 59 5i 240 Samuel Ingram8 15 16 11 50 Henry Clay13 10 10 11 44 Frank L Johnson, 2nd 7 10 15 18 50 Douglas Lawson 53 95 105 76 329 Clarence P. Kidder 79 89 119 77 364 Randall W (Randy) Weeks ... 87 136 117 116 456 James H Lynch . 11 7 5 8 31 Russell A Wood 141 172 208 178 699 G Francis Mitchell 7 10 3 8 28 Ada F. York . 10 19 21 30 80 Waiter M Simmons . 51 51 54 50 206 Blanks 54 42 67 52 215 Blanks 86 103 127 102 418 467 590 663 590 2310 467 590 663 590 2310 SENATOR TREASURER Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Total George J. Evans 411 521 582 534 2048 Pre.1 Pre 2 7 3 Pre.4 Total2 Fred J Burrell 225 2 227 270 299 1021] Blanks 56 69 81 56 262 Roy C. Papalia 201 336 363 256 1156 467 590 663 590 2310 Blanks ... 41 27 30 35 133 467 590 663 590 2310 REPRESENTATIVES EN GENERAL PCOURTPre.3 Pre 4 Total AUDITOR John Brox 159 220 269 226 874 Charles E Ferguson 401 510 585 505 2001 Pre 1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Everett B Fox 44 46 67 53 210 William G.Andrew 360 461 533 468 1822 Alden M Rollins . .. 145 186 232 191 754 Warren A. Rodd .... 36 46 38 50 170 Blanks 185 218 173 205 781 Blanks... 71 83 92 72 318 934 1180 1326 1180 4620 467 590 663 590 2310 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 163 184 ANNUAL REPORTS DISTRICT ATTORNEY SECRETARY Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Total Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total George E Thompson . .. .. 370 474 541 502 1887 Edward J Cronin 40 20 22 20 102 Blanks . .. 97 116 122 88 423 Anthony L. Bruno 1 2 0 1 4 - - Stephen 1 Carr 5 1 1 3 10 467 590 663 590 2310 Martin Graham 1 0 0 0 1 Paul V. Shaughnessy . . . 15 12 12 22 61 COUNTY COMMISSIONER Alfred L Smith .. 6 0 0 1 7 Alfred R Vitale 5 0 0 0 5 Pre I Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Totat John F Welch 4 2 i 0 7 Melvin G Rogers 299 408 475 407 1589 Blanks 9 5 2 5 21 Harry Oath, Jr 68 81 91 78 318 T. - - ____ Thomas P. Lane 29 18 12 23 82 86 42 38 52 218 Blanks ... . 71 83 85 82 321 467 590 663 590 2310 TREASURER SHERIFFPre 1 Pre.2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Total John E Hurley . 74 37 32 46 189 Pre.1 Pre 2 Pre.3 Pre 4 Total Blanks . . 12 5 6 6 29 Smith J Adams . .. 33 27 31 34 125 Howard W Fitzpatrick . 41 50 34 60 185 86 42 38 52 218 Frederick L Galbraith . 9 12 16 10 47 Walter E Lawrence 124 101 106 99 430 Jesse A Rogers 10 15 17 21 63 AUDITOR Francis P Shea, Jr 23 I8 18 20 79 Pre.1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Total A Warren Stearns .. 200 340 420 326 1286 Thomas J Buckley . 76 36 33 45 190 Blanks 27 27 21 20 95 Blanks 10 6 5 7 28 467 590 663 590 2310 86 42 38 52 218 DEMOCRATIC PARTY GOVERNOR ATTORNEY GENERAL Pre I Pre 2 Pre 3 Pro.4 Total Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre 3 Pre.4 Total Paul A. Dever . 57 33 32 43 165 Francis E Kelly 56 30 26 34 146 Charles E. Jeff Sullivan 1 0 0 0 1 Benjamin F Chesky8 5 4 2 19 Blanks . 28 9 6 9 52 Eli Y Krovitsky 1 2 2 1 6 86 42 38 52 218 Isadore H. V. Muchnik 11 5 3 7 26 Blanks 10 0 3 8 21 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 86 42 38 52 218 Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre.4 Total Charles F Jeff Sullivan 42 23 24 23 112 William M Bergen 5 2 2 4 13 CONGRESSMAN G Edward Bradley ... 13 4 4 9 30 Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total John Francis Cahill .... 5 5 6 7 23 James A.Cullen 42 25 21 22 110 J. Frank Murphy .... 8 0 0 4 16 Clement Gregory McDonough 29 11 14 22 76 Blanks .. 13 4 2 5 24 Blanks 15 6 3 8 32 86 42 38 52 218 86 42 38 52 218 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 185 186 ANNUAL REPORTS COUNCILLOR Frederick T, McDermott 4 1 2 6 13 Pre 1 Pm 2 Pre 3 Pre.4 Total Sylvester J. McGrail 1 0 1 0 2 Dennis F.John F Casey 37 19 18 15 89 Thomas J. O'Neil 20 11 3 07 41 Vincent J. Bowen .. .. ........... 1 1 2 2 6 Thomas R Rawson . 8 6 10 11 35 Robert E. Donovan 17 8 7 12 44 T, Richard Hurley .. 12 2 2 1 17 John F Sullivan 5 2 3 4 14 Francis Andrew Walsh 4 1 2 0 7 John J. Hynes5 5 3 5 18 Blanks 11 2 4 6 23 Allan J MacDonald 2 0 0 4 6 Walter E Schofield . . 2 3 2 4 11 86 42 38 52 218 Blanks 10 4 4 9 27 86 42 38 52 218 SHERIFF Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pm 4 Tota! Patrick J Brennan 19 6 7 6 38 SENATOR William Thomas Desmond 7 3 1 4 15 Pre I Pre 2 Pre.3 Pre 4 Total Howard W Fitzpatrick • 32 17 23 24 96 Walter F Harrington43 27 23 29 122 Thomas J Keating 4 7 1 4 16 Roger S Hoar 26 8 10 10 54 Clarence E Lord . .. 7 1 1 3 12 Blanks17 7 5 13 42 D Thomas Paoletti 1 2 0 1 4 _ Paul A Sullivan 6 3 3 6 18 86 42 38 52 218 Blanks . • 10 3 2 4 19 86 42 38 52 218 REPRESENTATIVES Attest Pre.1 Pre.2 Pm 3 Pm.4 Total JAMES J CARROLL, Town Clerk Thomas F Murphy 58 32 30 40 160 Paul J McCormack 26 15 4 0 35 John S Kelly 1 0 0 0 1 TOWN WARRANT Blanks 87 47 42 64 240 172 84 76 104 436 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, ss. To the Constable of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Greeting DISTRICT ATTORNEY 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 Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total in Town affairs, to meet in Cary Memorial Building, in said Lexington, on Monday, Alfred Paul Farese 12 9 6 5 32 the thirtieth day of October, 1950, at 8 00 P M then and there to act on the John F Finnerty 14 10 4 16 44 following articles William Henry Gerety 6 2 1 3 12 John F. Kelley - 38 17 22 19 96 Article 1. To receive the reports of any Board of Town Officers or of any Blanks 16 4 5 9 34 Committee of the Town and to appoint other Committees _— Article 2 To see if the Town will vote to accept from Mrs. Albert Ball 86 42 38 52 218 Tenney a gift of lighting equipment to illuminate the Lexington Minute-Man statue, and of a fund of Four Thousand Dollars 44,0001 to be known as the "Albert Ball Tenney Memorial Fund" and held in trust, the income therefrom to be used to COUNTY COMMISSIONER provide nightly illumination of the statue, and determine the manner in which such Pre.1 Pre 2 Pm 3 Pm 4 Total fund shall be held and administered Thomas 8, Brennan .. 24 6 8 7 45 Article 1 To see if the Town will vote to accept a bequest of $10,000 to John L. Cotter 1 7 1 2 11 the Bridge Charitable Fund that is contained under the will of Frederick W Bridge, Thomas L. Crowley .. 2 0 2 3 7 late of Winchester, Middlesex Probate Court No 239177, and provide that the Charles Cullinane . 2 1 0 4 7 same shall be held by the trustees of the Bridge Charitable Fund and administered Daniel J. Donovan 2 1 2 1 6 by them as part of and on the same terms as said Fund, or act in any other man- Thomas F. Lally 2 2 0 1 5 ner in relation thereto TOWN OF LEXINGTON 187 188 ANNUAL REPORTS Article 4 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate an additional sum of in current appropriations, by appropriation to be raised in the tax levy of 1951, or money for Old Age Assistance—Aid and Expenses, for the balance of the year by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town, or by any combination of these meth- 1950, and provide for payment thereof by transfer from available funds, including ods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. unexpended balances in current appropriations, or act in any other manner in tela- Article 15 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate an additional sum of tion thereto money for Fire Department—Expenses, for the balance of the year 1950, and pro- Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate an additional sum of vide for payment thereof by transfer from available funds, including unexpended money for Public Welfare—Aid and Expenses, for the balance of the year 1950, balances in current appropriations, or act in any other manner in relation thereto and provide for payment thereof by transfer from available funds, including un- Article 16. To see if the Town will vote to rescind the balance of expended balances in current appropriations, or act in any other manner in tela- $50,000.00 of a loan of $125,000 00 authorized under Articles 11 and 12 of the tion thereto Warrant for the 1949 Annual Town Meeting and now remaining unused Article 6 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate an additional sum of Article 17 To see if the Town will vote to adopt a civil defense by-law money for Board of Health—Expenses, for the balance of the year 1950, and pro- vide for payment thereof by transfer from available funds, including unexpended substantially in the form hereinafter set forth, or act in any other manner in re- balances in current appropriations, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. lation thereto Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate an additional sum of CIVIL DEFENSE BY-LAW OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON money for Veterans' Benefits--Aid and Expenses, for the balance of the year 1950, and provide for payment thereof by transfer from available funds, including un- Section 1. DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL DEFENSE. There is hereby established expended balances in current appropriations, or act in any other manner in relation a department of civil defense (hereinafter called the "department") It shall be the thereto. function of the department to have charge of civil defense as defined in Section 1, Article 8 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate an additional sum of Chapter 639, Acts of 1950 and to perform civil defense functions as authorized or money for Sewer Services—Wages and Expenses, for the balance of the year 1950, directed by said chapter or by any and all executive orders or general regulations and provide for payment thereof by transfer from available funds, including un- promulgated thereunder,and to exercise any authority delegated to it by the gover- expended balances in current appropriations and any special sewer funds, or act in nor under said Chapter 639 any other manner in relation thereto Section 2. DIRECTOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE The department shall be under Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate an additional sum of the direction of a director of civil defense (hereinafter called the "director") who money for Water Services—Wages and Expenses,for the balance of the year 1950, shall be appointed by the board of selectmen. The director shall have direct re- and provide for payment thereof by transfer from available funds, including un- sponsibility for the organization, administration and operation of the department, expended balances in current appropriations and any special water funds, or act in subject to the direction and control of the board of selectmen, and shall receive any other manner in relation thereto such salary, if any, as, subject to appropriation, may be fixed from time to time by Article 10 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate an additional sum of the board of selectmen The director may, within the limits of the amounts ap- money for Water Maintenance—Wages and Expenses, for the balance of the year propriated therefor and with the approval of the board of selectmen, appoint such 1950, and provide for payment thereof by transfer from available funds, including experts,clerks and other assistants as the work of the department may require and unexpended balances in current appropriations and any special water funds, or act may remove them, and, within the limits aforesaid, may make such expenditures as in any other manner in relation thereto may be necessary to execute effectively the purposes of Chapter 639, Acts of Article 11 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate an additional sum of 1950 money for Board of Appeals—Expenses, for the balance of the year 1950, and The director shall also have authority, with the approval of the board of se- provide for payment thereof by transfer from available funds, including unexpended lectmen, to appoint district co-ordinators and may accept and receive on behalf of balances in current appropriations, or act in any other manner in relation thereto the town, subject to approval of the board of selectmen, services, equipment, sup- Article 12 To see f the Town will vote to appropriate an additional sum of plies, materials or funds by way of gift, grant or loan, for purposes of civil defense, money for Elections Department—Jurisdiction of Selectmen, for the balance of the offered by the federal government or any agency or officer thereof or any person, year 1950, and provide for payment thereof by transfer from available funds, in- firm or corporation, subject to the terms of the offer and the rules and regulations, eluding unexpended balances in current appropriations, or act in any other manner if any, of the agency making the offer The director shall cause appropriate records in relation thereto to be kept of all matters relating to such gifts, grants or loans Article 13. To see rf the Town will vote to appropriate an additional sum of Section 3 CIVIL DEFENSE ADVISORY COUNCIL There is hereby estab- money for Cary Memorial Liorary—Personal Services, for the balance of the year lished a civil defense advisory council (hereinafter called the "council") Said 1950, and provide for payment thereof by transfer from available funds, including council shall serve without pay and shall consist of the director of civil defense and unexpended balances in current appropriations, or act in any other manner in re- such other department heads and such other persons as the board of selectmen lation thereto may deem necessary Such member of said council as said board of selectmen Article 14 To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for the put- shall from time to time designate shall serve as chairman of said council. Said chase of a one thousand gallon pumper for the Fire Department and provide for council shall serve subject to the direction and control of the board of selectmen payment thereof by transfer from available funds, including unexpended balances and shall advise said board and the director on matters pertaining to civil defense. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 189 190 ANNUAL REPORTS Section 4 POLICE AID TO OTHER CITIES AND TOWNS IN EVENT OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING RIOTS OR OTHER VIOLENCE THEREIN The police department is hereby author- ized to go to aid another city or town at the request of said city or town in the suppression of riots or other forms of violence therein whenever directed so to do- by the chief of the police department with the approval of the director Section 5. TERMINATION OF BY-LAW This by-law shall remain in force HELD OCTOBER 30, 1950 only during the effective period of Chapter 639, Acts of 1950 and any act in Called to order by the Moderator, Charles E Ferguson at 8:07 P M amendment or continuation thereof or substitution therefor Section 6. DEFINITION. All references to Chapter 639, Acts of 1950, as There were One hundred sixty-five Town Meeting members present now in force, shall be applicable to any act or acts in amendment or continuation The Town Clerk, James J Carroll, read the warrant, until motion was made of or substitution for said Chapter 639. and seconded further reading be waived. So voted. Article 18. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for Civil Defense Department for the balance of the year 1950, and provide for pay- The Town Clerk read the Constable's return of the warrant 8 08 P M ment thereof by transfer from available funds, including unexpended balances in Article 1 Howard A Patterson presented Appropriation Committee report, current appropriations, or act in any other manner in relation thereto which was voted to be accepted and placed on file 8 08 P M And you are directed to serve this warrant seven days at least before the time of said meeting as provided in the By-laws of the town All articles presented by George W Emery, Chairman Board of Selectmen un- Hereof fail not, and make due return on this warrant,with your doings there- less otherwise noted on, to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting Article 2 VOTED That the Town hereby accepts with gratitude from Mrs Given under our hands at Lexington this sixteenth day of October, A D, Albert Ball Tenne,•a gift of lighting equipment to illuminate the Lexington Minute- 1950 Man Statue, and of a fund of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000) to be known as the A true copy, Attest "Albert Ball Tenney Memorial Fund" and held in trust, the income therefrom to JOHN C RUSSELL, be used to provide nightly illumination of the Statue and that said sum of Four Constable of Lexington Thousand Dollars ($4,000) be paid to the Trustees of Public Trusts and be held GEORGE W EMERY 1 and administered by them WILLIAM H DRISCOLL Selectmen Carried Unanimously 8 09 P M. LEWISL HOYT of FREDERICK Article 3 VOTED That the Town hereby accepts with gratitude a bequest M GAY I Lexington of $10,000 to the Bridge Charitable Fund that is contained under the will of Fred- erick W Bridge, late of Winchester, Middlesex Probate Court No 239177, and provides that the same shall be held by the Trustees of the Bridge Charitable Fund and administered by them as part of and on the same terms as said Fund CONSTABLE'S RETURN Carried Unanimously 8 10 P M October 16, 1950 To the Town Clerk Article 4 VOTED That in addition to money already appropriated the sum of $3,000 be appropriated for Old Age Assistance—Aid and Expenses, for the I have served the foregoing warrant by posting a printed copy thereof in five balance of the year 1950, and that said sum be provided by transfer from the (5) public places in the town and also by sending by mail,postage prepaid,a printed Excess and Deficiency Account copy of such warrant addressed to every registered voter of the Town at his last Carried Unanimously 8 11 P M residence, as appears from the records of the Board of Registrars of Voters eight days before the time of said meeting Article 5 VOTED That in addition to money already appropriated the sum of $3 000 be appropriated for Public Welfare—Aid and Expenses, for the Attest balance of the year 1950, and that said sum be prov:'fed by transfer from the Ex- JOHN C RUSSELL, cess and Deficiency Account Constable of Lexington Carried Unanimously 8 12 P M Article 6 VOTED That in addition to money already appropriated the sum of $1,360 be appropriated for Board of Health—Expenses, for the balance of the year 1950, and that said sum be provided by transfer from the Excess and De- ficiency Account Carried Unanimously 8 13 P M Article 7 VOTED That in addition to money already appropriated the sum of$800 be appropriated for Veterans' Benefits—Aid and Expenses,for the balance TOWN OF LEXINGTON 19) 192 ANNUAL REPORTS of the year 3950, and that said sum be provided by transfer from the Excess and Section 2 DIRECTOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE The department shall be under Deficiency Account the direction of a director of civil defense (hereinafter called the "director") who Carried Unanimously 8,14 P. M. shall be appointed by the board of selectmen The director shall have direct re- Article 8 VOTED That this article be indefinitely postponed sponsibility for the organization, administration and operation of the department, Carried Unanimously 8 14 P M subject to the direction and control of the board of selectmen, and shall receive Article 9 VOTED That in addition to moneyalreadyappropriatedsuch salary, if any,as, subject to appropriation, may be fixed from time to time by the sum the board of selectmen The director may, within the limits of the amounts ap- of $7,000 be appropriated for Water Services—Wages and Expenses, for the bal- propriated therefor and with the approval of the board of selectmen, appoint such ance of the year 1950, and that said sum be provided by transfer from the Excess experts, clerks and other assistants as the work of the department may require and and Deficiency Account may remove them, and, within the limits aforesaid, may make such expenditures Carried Unanimously 8 15 P M as maybe necessaryto execute effectivelythe purposes of Chapter 639, Acts of Article 10 VOTED That this article be indefinitely postponed 1950 Carried Unanimously 8 16 P M The director shall also have authority, with the approval of the board of se- Article 11 VOTED That in addition to money already appropriated the lectmen, to appoint district co ordinators and may accept and receive on behalf of sum of $250 be appropriated for Board of Appeals—Expenses for the balance of the town, subject to approval of the board of selectmen, services, equipment, sup- the year 1950, and that said sum be provided by transfer from the Excess and plies,materials or funds by way of gift,grant or loan,for purposes of civil defense, Deficiency Account offered by the federal government or any agency or officer thereof or any person, Carried Unanimously 8 17 P M firm or corporation, subject to the terms of the offer and the rules and regulations, Article 12 VOTED That in addition to money already appropriated the if any,of the agency making the offer The director shall cause appropriate records sum of $1150 be appropriated for Elections Department—Junsdichon of Select- to be kept of all matters relating to such gifts,grants or loans. • men, for the balance of the year 1950, and that said sum be provided by transfer Section 3 CIVIL DEFENSE ADVISORY COUNCIL There is hereby estab- from the Excess and Deficiency Account lisped a civil defense advisory council (hereinafter called the 'council 1 Said Carried Unanimously 8 18 P M council shall serve without pay and shall consist of the director of civil defense and Article 13 VOTED That in addition to money already appropriated the such other department heads and such other persons as the board of selectmen may sum of$250 be appropriated for Cary Memorial Library—Personal Services,for the deem necessary Such member of said council as said board of selectmen shall from balance of the year 1950, and that said sum be provided by transfer from the time to time designate shall serve as chairman of said council Said council shall Excess and Deficiency Account serve subject to the direction and control of the board of selectmen and shall ad Howard A Patterson states Appropriation Committee in favor of$250 00 vise said board and the director on matters pertaining to civil defense Carried Unanimously 8 19 P M Section 4 POLICE AID TO OTHER CITIES AND TOWNS 1N EVENT OF Article 14 VOTED That the sum of $16,322 50 be appropriated for the RIOTS OR OTHER VIOLENCE THEREIN The police department is hereby author- purchase of a one thousand gallon pumper for the Fire Department and that said ized to go to aid another city or town at the request of said city or town in the sum be raised in the tax levy in 1951 suppression of riots or other forms of violence therein whenever directed so to do Carried Unanimously 8'22 P M by the chief of the police department with the approval of the director. Article 15 VOTED• That in addition to money already appropriated the sum of $200 be appropriated for Fire Department—Expenses, for the balance of Section 5 TERMINATION OF BY LAW This by law shall remain in force the year 1950, and that said sum be provided by transfer from the Excess and only during the effective period of Chapter 639, Acts of 1950 and any act or Deficiency Account amendment or continuation thereof or substitution therefor Carried Unanimously 8 23 P M Section 6. DEFINITION. All references to Chapter 639, Acts of 1950, as Article 16. VOTED To rescind the balance of $50,000 of a loan of now in force, shall be applicable to any act or acts in amendment or continuation $125,000 authorized under Articles 11 and 12 of the Warrant for the 1949 An of or substitution for said Chapter 639 nual Town Meeting,and now remaining unused Carried Unanimously 8 29 P M Carried Unanimously 8 24 P M Article 17. VOTED To adopt a civil defense by-law as follows Article 18 VOTED That the sum of $1,000 be appropriated for Civil Defense Department for the balance of the year 1950; and that said sum be pro- CIVIL DEFENSE BY LAW OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON vided by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account Section 1 DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL DEFENSE. There is hereby established Carried Unanimously 8.30 P M a department of civil defense [hereinafter called the "department") It shall be the function of the department to have charge of civil defense as defined in Sec- All Articles acted upon the meeting declared dissolved at 8.30 P.M. tion 1,Chapter 639,Acts of 1950 and to perform civil defense functions as author ATTEST. ized or directed by said chapter or by any and all executive orders or general regu JAMES.) CARROLL, lotions promulgated thereunder, and to exercise any authority delegated to it by Town Clerk the governor under said Chapter 639. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 193 194 ANNUAL REPORTS WARRANT FOR STATE ELECTION QUESTION NO. 3 Do you approve of a law summarized below on which the [ YES Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, ss. House of Representatives did not vote and on which the Senate I NO did not vote? To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Geetings. SUMMARY In the name of the Commonwealth you are hereby required to notify and This measure provides for minimum payments of seventy-five dollars per warn the inhabitants of said town who are qualified to vote in Elections to meet month, or eighty-five dollars per month if blind, as assistance to deserving aged in the Adams School, East Lexington (Precinct One) and Cary Memorial Building, persons who have reached the age of sixty-three years or over and are in need of Lexington Center (Precincts Two, Three and Four), on relief and support QUESTION NO. 4 TUESDAY, THE SEVENTH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1950 Do you approve of a law summarized below on which the YES [ f at 8 00 A M,to cast their ballots for the following officers House of Represntatives did not vote and on which the Senate I NO Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, Attorney did vote? General; Representative in Congress, Councillor, Senator; Representative In SUMMARY General Court (1, 2 or 3), District Attorney; County Commissioner, Sheriff. This measure provides for the creation of a Massachusetts commission for QUESTION NO. 1 the purpose of conducting once every month a lottery drawing to raise additional funds by means of tickets sold to the public, within the Commonwealth, the net Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the constitution sum- proceeds to be divided as follows 50 per cent to the winners as prizes, 35 per cent marized below which was approved by the General Court in a joint session of the for assistance to needy aged persons, 71/2 per cent for assistance to needy blind two branches held June 9, 1947, received 244 votes in the affirmative and persons, 714 per cent for assistance to dependent children 0 in the negative, and in a joint session of the two branches I YE5 { I held June 8, 1949, received 242 votes in the affirmative and 7 I NO I QUESTION NO. 5 in the negative? Do you approve of a law summarized below which was disapproved in the SUMMARY House of Representatives by a vote of 77 in the affirmative and I YES This proposed amendment of the Constitution provides for the time when the 139 in the negative and in the Senate by a vote of 13 in the I NO respective terms of office of the governor, lieutenant-governor and councillors shall affirmative and 25 in the negative begin and the time when their respective terms shall end. It also makes provision relative to the succession to the office of governor in the event of the death of the governor elect before qualification for the office of governor, and it further makes SUMMARY provision relative to the succession to the office of governor in the event of the The proposed measure strikes out the first sentence of section 1138 of chap- death of both the governor elect and the lieutenant governor elect before qualifica ter 175 of the General Laws (Tercentenary Edition) as most recently amended by tion for their respective offices section 4 of chapter 459 of the acts of 1935, and inserts in place thereof a sen- tence which provides that the Commissioner of Insurance shall annually, on or be- QUESTION NO. 2 fore September fifteenth, after due hearing and investigation, fix and establish Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the constitution sum- fair and reasonable classifications of risks and adequate, just, reasonable and non marized below which was approved by the General Court in a joint session of the discriminatory premium charges to be used and charged by insurance companies in two branches held June 4, 1948, received 154 votes in the affirmative and 44 in connection with the issue of execution of motor vehicle liability policies or bonds, as defined in section 34A of chapter 90 of the General Laws, for the ensuing cal- the negative, and in joint session of the two branches bed June I YES E I endar year or any part thereof, but said classifications and preminum charges shalt 8, 1949, received 160 votes in the affirmative and 93 in the I NO I be uniform throughout the Commonwealth and shall not be fixed or established ac- negative, cording to districts or zones SUMMARY QUESTION NO. d This proposed amendment to the Constitution provides for an increase in the A Shall the pari-mutuel system of betting on licensed horse races be per- number of signatures of qualified voters required upon an initiative or upon a vnitted in this county> referendum petition, and it further makes provision for changes in legislative pro- B. Shall the pan mutuel system of betting on licensed I YES I cedures thereon with reference to dates upon, or within which, acts shall be done dog races be permitted in this countyP I NO in the various stages necessary to be taken upon such petitions. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 195 196 ANNUAL REPORTS QUESTION NO. 7 CONSTABLE'S RETURN October 30, 1950. A Shall licenses be granted in this town for the sale therein of all alcoholic To the Town Clerk: beverages (whisky, rum, gin, malt beverages, wines and all other I YES I I I have served the foregoing warrant by posting a printed copy thereof In alcoholic beverages)? I NO 11 five (5) publicplaces in the town and also bysendingbymail, postage prepaid, B Shall licenses begranted in this town for the sale therein of wines and p h p t a printed copy of such warrant addressed to every registered voter of the Town at malt beverages (wines and beer, ale and all other malt bey- f YES I } his last residence, as appears from the records of the Board of Registrars of Voters erages)? I NO 1 i eight days before the time of said meeting. C Shall licenses be granted in this town for the safe therein of all alcoholic Attest: beverages in packages,so called, not to be drunk on the premises? I YES I I JAMES F. MOWAT, NO Constable of Lexington. QUESTION No 8—RENT CONTROL (a) If a voter desires that this town shall declare by popular referendum that STATE ELECTION a shortage of rental housing accommodations exists which requires the continuance of federal rent control in this town after December thirty-first, nineteen hundred NOVEMBER 7, 1950 and fifty, and until the close of June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and fifty-one, in accordance with the provisions of the Housing and Rent Act of 1950, he will vote The following election officers had been appointed by the Selectmen and "YES" on said question (b) If he desires that federal rent control shall cease to were assigned to duty at the four precincts as follows be in effect in this town at the close of December thirty-first, nineteen hundred and fifty, he will vote "NO" on said question If a majority of the votes cast in Precinct One any such city or town in answer to said question is in the affirmative, such city Charles J Dailey Warden or town shall be deemed to have declared by popular referendum, pursuant to the George F 5tygles Inspector Housing and Rent Act of 1950, that a shortage of rental accommodations exists George E Foster Inspector which requires the continuance of federal rent control in such city or town after Mary E Stankard Clerk December thirty-first, nineteen hundred and fifty, and until the close of June Mary A Rowland Teller thirtieth, nineteen hundred and fifty-one, in accordance with the provisions of Ida J Field . Teller said act If a majority of the votes cast in any such city or town in answer to Rose I McLaughlin Teller said question is not in the affirmative, such city or town shall be deemed not to Annie H McDonnell ... Teller have declared by popular referendum, pursuant to the Housing and Rent Act of Helga M Carlson .. . .. .. . .. . . . . Teller 1950, that a shortage of rental accommodations exists which requires the contin- Dorothy Elliott Teller uance of federal rent control in such city or town after December thirty-first, nine- Gwendoline Johnson Teller teen hundred and fifty Bernice F Melly Teller Shall a declaration be made by popular referendum pursuant to the Housing Frances J Lewis . .... Teller and Rent Act of 1950, that a shortage of rental housing accommodations exists Mary Ella Clifford Teller which requires the continuance of federal rent control in this town after December Frances Balough Tesler thirty-first, nineteen hundred and fifty and until the close of I YES I 1 Alice G Marshall Teller June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and fifty-one, in accordance I NO I Precinct Two with the provisions of said Act? Elizabeth A Nourse .. Warden The polls will be open at 8.00 A M and will remain open until 8 00 P M Randall Richards . Inspector And you are directed to serve this Warrant seven days at least before the Mary 5 H Ellis Inspector time of said meeting as provided in the By-Laws of the Town Gertrude H Mara Clerk Hereof fail not, and make due return on this Warrant, with your doings Edward McCrory Teller thereon, to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting Barbara M O'Connor Teller Given under our hands at Lexington, this 24th day of October, A D, 1950 Elizabeth Downey Teller GEORGE W EMERY WILLIAM H DRISCOLL William A Mulvey Teller LEWIS L HOYT Beatrice F Morse Teller A true copy, Attest FREDERICK M GAY Mary M Pierce Teller JAMES F MOWAT, DONALD E. NICKERSON Eleanor T Heller Constable of Lexington Selectmen of Lexington Mary J Williamsliamsiams Teller TOWN OF LEXINGTON 197 198 ANNUAL REPORTS GOVERNOR Precinct Three Charles F Vaughan .... ..., , ,. Warden Pm 1 Pre 2 Pre,3 Pm 4 Total Emma Zitso Inspector Paul A Dever 598 379 348 472 1797 Nancy Buckley Inspector Arthur W Coolidge 1037 1012 1174 1173 4396 Elizabeth McCormack .. Clerk Horace 1 Hillis 5 3 4 3 15 Henry P Meade Teller Mark R Shaw 3 3 6 2 14 Ella G Callahan . .. . Teller Blanks 20 9 14 34 77 James T McGann Teller Gladys T Watson .. Teller Total1663 1406 1546 1684 6299 Rosalie MacDonald Teller Edna D Anderson Teller LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Florence M Bruce Teller William S. Sullivan Teller Pre.1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Total Charles F Jeff Sullivan ... ..... 552 332 307 410 1601 Precinct Four Laurence Curtis1074 1056 .1220 1223 4573 Lester L Andrews Warden Lawrence Gilfedder . . 12 2 1 7 22 Laurina N. Wilson Inspector Blanks 25 16 18 44 103 Helen M. Kirk Inspector Mary J Ferry Clerk Total 1663 1406 1546 1684 6299 Mary A Spellman Teller Madeline V. PetersonTeller SECRETARY Michael J. McDonough ., . . Teller Caroline F. Deloury ... . ... .. . .... .... Teller Pre.1 Pre,2 Pre.3 Pre 4 Total Agnes G. Hall Teller Edward J. Cronin 579 336 328 415 1656 Ingrid Newhall Teller Russell A. Wood 1029 1028 1173 1189 4419 Eleanor M. Cosgrove Teller Ellsworth .1 M. Dickson 8 3 9 7 27 Edith Boyd Teller Fred M. Ingersoll 14 6 3 5 28 Louise E Ahern , , Teller Blanks 35 33 33 68 169 Catherine B Ferry .. Teller Town Clerk, James J Carroll, read the Warrant for the State Election until Total .. 1663 1406 1546 1684 6299 further reading was waived by motion of Randall E Richards, which was seconded and declared a unanimous vote TREASURER The polls were declared open in each precinct at eight A. M., and remained Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total open in each precinct until eight P. M., at which time after due notice, they were John E. Hurley 676 496 463 535 1970 closed Fred .1. Burrell 914 825 983 1042 3764 The election officers were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties Henning A Women . . 15 5 6 6 31 The ballots were counted by the election officers in each precinct, the tally sheets Harold J. Ireland 5 20 18 20 63 and total vote sheets prepared by the Town Clerk being used Blanks 53 60 76 81 270 The total registration of voters was 7736 (seven thousand seven hundred -- thirty-six) Total 1663 1406 1546 1684 6299 Pre 1—Total number of voters: 2079 Two thousand seventy-nine Pre 2—Total number of voters: 1673 Sixteen hundred seventy-three AUDITOR Pre 3—Total number of voters, 1833 Eighteen hundred thirty-three Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Total Pre 4—Total number of voters: 2148 Two thousand one hundred Thomas J Buckley 636 419 372 487 1914 forty-eight William G, Andrew 960 948 1127 1122 4157 The Town Clerk and Board of Registrars canvassed the result as follows: Robert A. Simmons 6 6 8 8 28 Pre. 1—Ballots cast: 1663 Sixteen hundred sixty-three Francis A. Votano 15 6 4 4 29 Pre, 2—Ballots cast 1406 Fourteen hundred six Blanks 46 27 35 63 171 • Pre, 3—Ballots cast. 1546 Fifteen hundred forty-six -- Pre, 4--Ballots cast. 1684 Sixteen hundred eighty-four Total 1663 1406 1546 1684 6299 Total vote cast: 6299 Six thousand two hundred ninety-nine TOWN OF LEXINGTON 199 200 ANNUAL REPORTS ATTORNEY GENERAL COUNTY COMMISSIONER Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Total Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Total Francis E Kelly476 274 262 356 1368 Melvin G Rogers . ........ 1029 1040 1203 1210 4482 Frederick Ayer, Jr. 1125 1087 1232 1258 4702- Thomas B Brennan . .. 546 302 284 377 1509 Anthony Martin . 10 4 3 2 19 Blanks 88 64 59 97 308 Howard B Rand 3 8 3 3 17 - Blanks . 49 33 46 65 193 Total ... ..... .... . ... .. .. 1663 1406 1546 1684 6299 Total 1 663 1406 1546 1684 6299 SHERIFF CONGRESSMAN Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Total Pre.1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Total Howard W Fitzpatrick 575 333 314 426 1648 Edith Nourse Rogers 1328 1 195 1357 1451 5331 B a ks rren Steams 1027 61 1 Q26 47 1 195 37 1 185 73 4433 218 Clement Gregory McDonough 304 182 163 189 838 - Blanks 31 29 26 44 130 Total .. ... . . 1 663 1406 1546 1684 6299 Total 1663 1406 1546 1684 6299 QUESTION No. 1—TERM OF OFFICE COUNCILLOR Pre.] Pre.2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Total Pre.I Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Yes 1217 1 088 1216 1253 4774 John F Casey 550 313 294 389 1546 No 167 116 124 177 584 Clarence P Kidder 1038 1039 1203 1209 4489 Blanks 279 202 206 254 941 Blanks 75 54 49 86 264 --- Total 1663 1406 1546 1684 6299 Total 1663 1406 1546 1684 6299 SENATOR QUESTION No. 2—SIGNATURES Pie 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Total' Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Tots. George J Evans 1111 1060 1201 1237 4609 Yes 1064 966 1113 1106 4249 Roger S Hoar 468 286 289 358 1401 No 287 226 224 289 1026 Blanks 84 60 56 89 289 Blanks 312 214 209 289 1024 Total 1663 1406 1546 1684 6299 Total .. 1663 1406 1546 1684 6299 REPRESENTATIVES IN GENERAL COURT Pre.1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Total QUESTION No. 3—OLD AGE ASSISTANCE John Brox 795 851 991 963 3600 Pre.1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Total Charles E Ferguson 1117 1122 1238 1296 4773 Yes 662 429 439 611 2141 Paul J McCormack 662 398 394 503 1957 No 827 853 970 907 3357 Thomas F Murphy 322 164 167 227 880 Blanks 174 124 137 166 601 Blanks . . 430 277 302 379 1390 Total . .... 1663 1406 1546 1684 6299 Total .. ... .. . . 3328 2812 3092 3368 12598 DISTRICT ATTORNEY QUESTION No. 4—LOTTERY Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Total Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Total George E Thompson . ... 1095 1058 1227 1233 4613 Yes .. . 335 175 182 280 972 John F Kelley . . . .. .. . 500 302 270 370 1442 No1173 1110 1256 1265 4804 Blanks .. ... ... 68 46 49 81 244 131anks .. 155 121 108 139 523 Total ... 1663 1406 1546 1684 6299 Total . 1663 1406 1546 1 684 6299 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 201 202 ANNUAL REPORTS QUESTION No. S—AUTO INSURANCE QUESTION No. 8—RENT CONTROL Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre.4 Total Pre 1 Pm 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Total Yes 103 76 66 90 335 Yes 893 723 769 846 3231 No 1471 1250 1594 1468 5783 No 474 481 560 536 2051 Blanks 89 80 86 126 381 Blanks .. 296 202 217 302 1017 Total 1663 1406 1546 1684 6299 Total .. 1663 1406 1546 1684 6299 A true record. QUESTION No. 6—PARI-MUTUEL Attest A—Horse JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk Pre 1 Pre 2 Pm 3 Pre 4 Total Yes .. . 557 369 370 496 1792 No 957 927 1062 1046 3992 Blanks ... ............. . ........ 149 110 114 142 515 TOWN WARRANT Total . . 1663 1406 1546 1684 6299 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, ss. B--Dogs To the Constable of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Greeting• Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Total In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are directed to Yes 462 301 316 436 1515 notify the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qualified to vote in elections and No ... 984 947 1074 1049 4054 in Town affairs, to meet in Cary Memorial Building in said Lexington, on Monday, Blanks ... 217 158 156 199 730 the twenty-seventh day of November, 1950, at 8 00 P M, then and there to act on the following articles Total 1663 1406 1546 1684 6299 Article 1 To receive the reports of any Board of Town Officers or of any Committee of the Town and to appoint other Committees QUESTION No 7—LIQUOR LICENSE Article 2 To see if the Town will vote to accept the following bequest con- tained in Paragraph Eleventh (b) of the will of George L Gilmore, late of Lexing- A—Alcoholic Beverages ton, Middlesex Probate Docket #212470 Pm 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Total "To the Town of Lexington, to be held by the Trustees of the public funds Yes 422 273 293 369 1357 or such other officers as the Town may from time to time direct, the sum of Ten No .. 1073 996 1098 1 146 4313 Thousand Dollars ($10,0001, the income therefrom to be used as the Town may Blanks 168 137 155 169 629 from time to time vote, and if at any time a special use arises to which in the opin- ion of the Selectmen the principal of said fund may be applied, then the principal Total 1663 1406 1546 1684 6299 of said fund may be so applied upon vote of the Town Meeting authorizing same" and determine the manner in which such bequest shall be held and administered, B—Wines and Malt Beverages or act in any manner in relation thereto Pre.i Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Total Article 3 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Law by Yes 407 268 284 372 1331 striking out Sections 1 to 21 inclusive thereof, as amended, and substituting there- No 1042 972 1073 1 1 i 7 4204 for the following Sections 1 to 20 inclusive, or act in any other manner in relation Blanks .. . 214 166 189 195 764 thereto Total .... ...... . ... 1 663 1406 1546 1684 6299 SECTION 1 PURPOSE C—Packages Pre 1 Pm 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Total For the purposes set forth in General Laws, Chapter 40, Sections 25 to 30D Yes 951 706 780 912 3349 inclusive, and all acts in amendment thereof and in addition thereto, and under No . 625 632 692 671 2620 the authority thereof and of General Laws, Chapter 143, and any other enabling Blanks 87 68 74 101 330 laws, the inspection, materials, construction, alteration and repair, height, area, lo- cation and the use of buildings and structures and the use of land in the Town of Total 1663 1406 1546 1684 6299 Lexington are hereby regulated as herein provided, and the Town is divided into. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 203 204 ANNUAL REPORTS districts as hereinafter defined and as shown on the Zoning Map prepared by Wil- SECTION 3 Liam M Burns,Town Engineer,dated 1950,and filed with the Town Clerk, which DISTRICTS DEFINED Map is hereby made a part of this By-Law The Town is hereby divided into districts designated as follows (a) R 1—One family dwelling districts (b) R 2—Two family dwelling districts SECTION! 2 [c3 C 1--Local business districts DEFINITIONS (d) C 2—General business districts For the purpose of this By-Law, the followingwords and terms used herein ff) T 1—TrunkLitanufacy districtsing P Po Y [f] M 1—Light manufacturing districts are hereby defined or the meaning thereof is explained or limited (g) A 1—Garden apartment and hotel districts (a) FAMILY Any number of individuals living and cooking together in a single housekeeping unit SECTION 4 (b) ONE FAMILY DWELLING A detached residential building intended and designed to be occupied exclusively by a single family. GEOGRAPHICAL DESCRIPTIONS OF DISTRICTS (c) TWO FAMILY DWELLING A detached residential building intended In the event of any discrepancy between the boundaries of the districts as and designed to be occupied exclusively by two families. shown on the Zoning Map and as hereafter described, the descriptions set forth in (d) ACCESSORY USE OF BUILDING An accessory use or building is a use or this section shall govern building customarily incident to and located on the same lot with the use or build- (a) R l—ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICTS. Every part of the Town not ing to which it is accessory and not detrimental to the neighborhood. shown upon the Zoning Map and not hereinafter specifically designated as an R 2, (e) NON-CONFORMING USE OF BUILDING A lawfully existing use or C 1,C 2,T 1,M 1 or A 1 districts is hereby specifically made an R 1 district. building which does not conform to the regulations for the district in which such (b) R 2—TWO FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICTS. use or building exists 1. A district on the southwesterly side of Massachusetts Avenue extending (f) LOT. An area of land in one ownership with definite boundaries aster- from a line westerly of and distant 100 feet from the westerly line of Sylvia Street tainable by recorded deed or plan and used or set aside and available for use as to a line easterly of and distant 100 feet from the easterly line of Charles Street the site of one or more buildings or for any other definite purpose and for a depth of 100 feet throughout (g) STREET A public way,or a private way legally open or dedicated to pub- 2. A district on the southwesterly side of Massachusetts Avenue extending lic use or approved by the Planning Board. from the westerly line of Lisbeth Street to the easterly line of Oak Street and for (hi HOTEL. A building or a portion thereof designed or used for serving food a depth of 100 feet throughout in a public dining room and containing fifteen or more sleeping rooms for resident 3. A district on the southwesterly side of Massachusetts Avenue extending or transient guests from the northerly line of Fallen Road to the southeasterly line of Plainfield Street (i) BUILDING. The word "budding' shall include the word "structure," un- and for a depth of 100 feet throughout with the exception of a business district less the context unequivocally indicates otherwise designated therein (j) ERECTED The word "erected" shall include the words "built," "con- 4 A district between the northeasterly line of Massachusetts Avenue and strutted," "reconstructed," "altered," "enlarged," and "moved" the railroad right of way extending from the northwesterly line of the private way (k) STORY That portion of a building contained between any floor and the leading to the East Lexington Depot to a line southeasterly of and distant 100 feet floor or roof next above it, but not including the lowest portion so contained ;f from the southeasterly line of Maple Street with the exception of a business dis- more than one-half of such portion vertically is below the mean finished grade of trict designated as located therein the ground adjoining such building (c) C 1—LOCAL BUSINESS DISTRICTS (I) HALF STORY. A story directly under a sloping roof in which the points of intersection of the bottom of the rafters and the interior faces of the walls are 1 A district on the southwesterly side of Massachusetts Avenue extending from the Arlington line westerly to a point 100 feet beyond the westerly line of less than 3 feet above the floor level Sylvia Street and a depth throughout of 100 feet from said southwesterly line of (m) RECORDED The due recording in the Middlesex County South District Massachusetts Avenue. Registry of Deeds or, as to registered land,the due filing in the Middlesex County 2, A district on the easterly side of Massachusetts Avenue beginning at the South District Land Registration Office intersection of the easterly line of Massachusetts Avenue with the more souther- (n) FRONT YARD The open space between a building and the exterior line ly line of Curve Street, thence easterly along said southerly line of Curve Street of each street on which the lot on which it stands abuts distant about 100 feet to a point, thence southerly by a straight line distant about (o) SIDE and REAR YARD The open space at the sides and rear of a build- 83 feet to a point, thence westerly by a straight Zine distant about 100 feet to a ing between the building and the boundaries, other than streets,of the lot on whirl- point in the said easterly line of Massachusetts Avenue,thence northerly 80.30 feet it stands. to the point of beginning TOWN OF LEXINGTON 205 206 ANNUAL REPORTS 3 A district on the westerly side of Massachusetts Avenue beginning at the Street and southeasterly along the southwesterly line of said Marrett Road to its intersection of the westerly line of Massachusetts Avenue with the southerly line intersection with the lot line between Lots 22 and 23 as shown on a plan record- of Independence Avenue, thence southerly along said westerly line of Massachu- ed in the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds in Book 273, Page 9, thence setts Avenue distant 88 feet to a point, thence westerly by a straight line distant southwesterly distant 123 24 feet to a point, thence northwesterly distant 14 20 100 feet to a point,thence northerly by a straight line distant 88 feet more or less feet to a point, thence westerly distant 104 26 feet to the point of beginning to a point in the southerly line of Independence Avenue, thence easterly along said southerly line of Independence Avenue distant 100 feet to the point of beginning 9 A district at the southwesterly corner of soul MarrettRoad and Waltham Street, consisting of an area 200 feet wide, running southerly from the southerly 4 A district on the northeasterly side of Bedford Street beginning at the line of said Marrett Road along the westerly side of said Waltham Street distant intersection of the northeasterly line of Bedford Street and the southeasterly lot line of land now of the Middlesex&Boston Street Railway Company, thence north 360 35 feet to a lot line as shown on Land Court Plan E 18315A easterly along said lot line and the extension of said lot line to a point in the south- 10 A district on the northerly side of Marrett Road beginning at a point westerly line of the railroad right of way, thence northwesterly along said south- 69 50 feet westerly of the westerly terminus of a curve of 215 47 feet radius, westerly line of the railroad right of way to a point in the northeasterly line of Bed- thence westerly along the northerly line of said Marrett Road distant 197 70 feet ford Street, thence southeasterly along said northeasterly line of Bedford Street to to a point, thence northerly distant 214 15 feet to a point, thence westerly dis- the paint of beginning tant 86 04 feet to a point, thence northeasterly distant 78 12 feet to a point, 5 A district on the southwesterly side of Bedford Street between the rail- thence southeasterly distant 260 42 feet to a point, thence southwesterly distant road right of way and the North Lexington Brook beginning at the intersection of 60 feet to a point, thence westerly distant 15 3 feet to a point, thence southerly the southwesterly line of Bedford Street with the northeasterly line of the railroad distant 200 9 feet to the point of beginning, said district including Lots 193, right of way, thence northwesterly along said northeasterly line of the railroad 194 and 195 as shown on a plan recorded In the Middlesex South District Reg- right of way distant about 740 feet to a point, thence northeasterly distant about .istry of Deeds in Book 349, Page 49, and Lot 239 as shown on a plan recorded 152 feet to a point at the center line of the North Lexington Brook, thence south- in the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds in Book 321, Page 5 easterly along the said center line of the North Lexington Brook about 490 feet to 11 A district at the westerly corner of Marrett Road and Spring Street a point in the said southwesterly line of Bedford Street, thence southeasterly dis- and running westerly along the southerly side of said Marrett Road distant 411 14 tont about 265 feet to the point of beginning feet from the westerly terminus of a curve of 265 47 feet radius to the westerly 6 A district on the easterly side of Bedford Street between North Han- lot line of Lot 235 as shown on a plan recorded in Middlesex South District Reg- cock Street and Harding Road beginning at a point on the northerly line of North istry of Deeds in Book 321, Page 5, and running southwesterly along the north- Hancock Street, said point being westerly and distant 64.48 feet from the wester- westerly side of said Spring Street d.stant 85,19 feet from the southwesterly term- ly terminus of a curve of 281 86 feet radius, thence westerly distant 68.70 feet inns of a curve of 32.60 feet radius to the southerly lot line of Lot 230C as to a point of curvature, thence following the northerly line of North Hancock shown on a plan recorded in said Registry of Deeds in Book 361, Page 20, and Street, the easterly line of Bedford Street and the southeasterly line of Harding extending southerly from said southerly side of Marrett Road to the southerly lot Road to Lot 12 as shown on a plan recorded in the Middlesex South District Reg- lines of Lots 230C, 230B, 230A, 231, 232, 233, 234, and 235, all of said lots istry of Deeds in Book 6988, Page 1, thence southeasterly along the southwester- being shown on said plans hereinabove referred to ly lot line of said Lot 12 distant 107.68 feet to a point, thence easterly along the 12 A district at the intersection of the northeasterly line of Lincoln Street southerly lot line of said Lot 12 distant 46 feet to a point, thence southerly by with the easterly line of School Street extending for a distance of 200 feet south- a straight line distant 108 96 feet to the point of beginning. easterly along said Lincoln Street and for a distance of 200 feet northerly along said 7 A district at the northeasterly corner of Marrett Road and Waltham School Street and for a depth of 200 feet from the lines of said streets Street beginning at a point in the northeasterly side of said Marrett Road, said 13 A district at the southeasterly corner of Lincoln Street and Marrett point being the intersection of said street line with the lot line between Lots 80 Road beginning at a point in the easterly line of Marrett Road, thence bearing to and 81 as shown on a plan recorded in the Middlesex South District Registry of the right with a curve of 60 feet radius distant 95 61 feet to a point of tangency Deeds in Book 274, Page 43, thence northwesterly along the northeasterly line in the southerly line of said Lincoln Street, thence N 83° 39' E distant 42 50 feet of said Marrett Road to a point on the easterly side of said Waltham Street,thence to a point of curvature, thence bearing to the right with a curve of 626 96 feet easterly along the southerly line of Grapevine Avenue to its intersection with the radius distant 74 60 feet to a point, thence southerly along a lot line distant 158 rear lot line of Lot 78B as shown on a plan recorded in the Middlesex South Dis- feet to a point, said lot line being described in a deed recorded in the Middlesex trict Registry of Deeds, Book 365, Page 32, thence southeasterly along the north- South District Registry of Deeds in Book 4491, Page 161, thence easterly along easterly lines of Lots 78B, 79 and 80 as shown on plans hereinabove referred to the northerly lot line of Lot 9 as shown on a plan recorded in the Middlesex distant 177,35 feet to a point, thence southwesterly distant 121.71 feet to the South District Registry of Deeds in Book 4273 at the end, distant 240 feet to a point of beginning point, thence along the easterly lot lines of said Lot 9 and Lot 8 as shown on a 8 A district at the southeasterly corner of Marrett Road and Waltham plan recorded in the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds in Book 382, Street beginning at a point in the easterly line of said Waltham Street, said point Page 2, by two courses distant 157 feet to a point, thence westerly along the being the intersection of said street line with the lot line between Lots A and D ,southerly lot line of said Lot 8 distant 330 feet to a point in the easterly line of as shown on a plan recorded in the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds in said Marrett Road, thence N 7° 39'W distant 304 03 feet to the point of begin- Book 7185, Page 474, thence northerly along the easterly line of said Waltham Hing, TOWN OF LEXINGTON 207 208 ANNUAL REPORTS 14 A district at the southwesterly corner of Waltham Street and Concord 23 A district on the northwesterly corner of Marrett Road and Waltham Avenue beginning at a point on the southerly line of said Concord Avenue, thence Street and extending northeasterly along said Waltham Street and northwesterly bearing to the right with a curve of 69 17 feet radius distant 90,99 feet to a point along said Marrett Road for a distance of 200 feet in each instance and for a of tangency in the westerly line of said Waltham Street, thence S 5° 39' 05" E depth of 100 feet from the adjacent street lines. distant 42 06 feet to a point of curvature, thence bearing to the right with a curve of 1945 62 feet radius distant, 52,94 feet to a point, thence N 81° 04' 20" {d} C 2—GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICTS. W distant 150 feet to a point, thence N 50° 22' 30" W distant 148 54 feet to 1. A district on the northeasterly side of Massachusetts Avenue extending a point in the southerly line of Concord Avenue, thence S 81° 01' 25" E distant northwesterly from the Arlington-Lexington town line to the northwesterly line of 96 61 feet to the point of beginning. the private way leading to the East Lexington Depot and extending northeasterly 15 A district at the southeasterly corner of Waltham Street and Concord from Massachusetts Avenue to the railroad right of way Avenue beginning at a point on the southerly line of Concord Avenue, thence 2 A district on the southwesterly side of Massachusetts Avenue extending along said southerly line S 79° 43' 15" E distant 68 52 feet to a point, thence from the northwesterly line of Waltham Street to the southeasterly line of Muzzey S 1 1° 44' 55" W distant T60 45 feet to a point, thence westerly distant 99 50 Street and from the southwesterly line of said Massachusetts Avenue to the south- feet to a point in the easterly line of said Waltham Street, thence northerly along westerly lot line of premises now numbered 73 Waltham Street and 20 Muzzey the easterly line of said Waltham Street by a curve bearing to the left of 2005 62 Street as shown respectively on a plan in Book 68, Page 13, and a deed in Book feet radius distant 95 33 feet to a point of reverse curvature, thence bearing to 6865, Page 558, at the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds the right with a curve of 60 97 feet radius distant 112 72 feet to the point of 3 A district on the southwesterly side of Massachusetts Avenue beginning beginning at the intersection of the southwesterly line of said Massachusetts Avenue with the 16 A district upon the easterly side of Pleasant Street beginning at a point northwesterly line of Muzzey Street, thence northwesterly along said southwester- 100 feet southerly from the intersection of the Concord Turnpike extending 150 ly line of Massachusetts Avenue distant about 173 feet to a point, thence south- feet along Pleasant Street and of a depth of 200 feet throughout westerly distant 149 50 feet to a point, thence southeasterly distant 11 feet to a 17 A district consisting of a triangular area of land bounded on west by point, the last two described lines being shown on a plan recorded in the Middle- Fletcher Avenue distant 183 90 feet, on the south by Woburn Street distant sex South Registry of Deeds in Book 6130, Page 59, thence by a straight line 320 22 feet, and on the northeast by the railroad right of way distant 317 40 distant about 380 feet to a point in the northeasterly line of Raymond Street, feet, containing about 27,994 square feet thence southeasterly distant 165 feet to the intersection of said northeasterly line 18 A district at the junction of Lowell Street and North Street as follows of Raymond Street with the northwesterly line of Muzzey Street, thence north- On both sides of Lowell Street a distance of 300 feet northerly and 300 feet easterly along said northwesterly line of Muzzey Street to the point of beginning southerly from the point of intersection of the center lines of Lowell Street and 4 A district on the northeasterly side of Massachusetts Avenue between North Street, and on both sides of North Street a distance of 250 feet north- the northeasterly line of said Massachusetts Avenue and the southwesterly side of westerly from the point of intersection of the center lines of Lowell and North the railroad property and extending from the northwesterly fine of Grant Street to Streets, and on both sides of North Street northeasterly a distance of 200 feet the southeasterly line of Meriam Street from the intersection of the center lines of Lowell and North Streets and of a 5 A district on the southwesterly side of Bedford Street between the north- depth of 100 feet from the adjacent street lines in each instance westerly lot line of premises now numbered 30 Bedford Street and said lot line 19 A district on the westerly side of Bedford Street beginning at a point extended and the northwesterly lot line of property now or formerly owned by on the southwesterly side of Bedford Street, said point being northwesterly and Custance Bros, Inc, and said lot line extended and for a depth of 400 feet south- distant 154 feet from a stone bound marking the southeasterly terminus of a curve westerly from the southwesterly line of said Bedford Street of radius 866 4 feet and extending southeasterly along Bedford Street to the 6 A district on the northeasterly side of Bedford Street between the north- northeasterly side line of Reed Street and of a depth of 100 feet from the adjacent easterly line of said Bedford Street and the westerly side of the railroad right of side line of Bedford Street way, extending from the southeasterly lot line of land now or formerly owned by 20 A district on the easterly side of Bedford Street beginning at the Rail- the Christopher S Ryan Estate to the northwesterly lot line of property now or road property and extending 150 feet northerly along Bedford Street and embrac- formerly owned by the Lexington Lumber Corporation ing the property formerly known as the William L Burrill property and of a depth 7 A district on the southwesterly side of Massachusetts Avenue beginning of 100 feet easterly in from the easterly side line of Bedford Street at the intersection of the southwesterly line of said Massachusetts Avenue with 21 A district on the southerly corner of Lincoln Street and Marrett Road the southeasterly line of Waltham Street, thence running southeasterly along said and extending southwesterly along said Lincoln Street and southeasterly along said southwesterly line of Massachusetts Avenue distant about 800 feet to a point, Marrett Road for a distance of 200 feet in each instance and for a depth of 100 thence southwesterly along a lot line distant about 295 feet to a point, thence feet from the adjacent street lines northwesterly along the northeasterly lot lines of Lots 14B, 14A, 13, 12, 19, 20, 22 Districts at the junction of Woburn and Lowell Street upon each of the 10 and 9, said lots being shown on Land Court Plan 9469, distant about 470 feet four corners and extending for a distance of 200 feet along each street from the to a pointthence northwesterly about 215 feet to a point, thence southwesterly junction points of the side lines of each street, thence back at right angles to each distant about 137 feet to a point in the northeasterly line of Vine Brook Road, said street until the exterior lines intersect thence northwesterly along said northeasterly line of Vrne Brook Road to the south- TOWN OF LEXINGTON 209' 210 ANNUAL REPORTS easterly line of Waltham Street, thence northeasterly along said southeasterly 4 One family dwellings line of said Waltham Street to the point of beginning. 5. The taking of not more than four boarders or the letting or renting of (e) T 1—TRUNK HIGHWAY DISTRICTS rooms,without cooking facilities,to not more than four persons,or both, in a dwel. 1 A district on the southerly side of the Cambridge-Concord Highway be- ling by a family resident therein, but no dwelling so used shall be erected for the ginning at a point 200 feet easterly of the intersection of the easterly line of purpose except with specific permission from the Board of Appeals. Blossom Street with the southerly line of said Cambridge-Concord Highway, thence 6 Farms, including truck gardens, and nurseries, but only tools, equipment along said southerly line of said Cambridge Concord Highway S 87° 26, 58" E and vehicles incident to the actual use of the premises may be stored thereon,and distant 200 feet to a point, thence S 2° 33' 02" W distant to a point, thence provided that the commercial raising, boarding, breeding or keeping of fur-bearing N 87° 26' 58" W distant 200 feet to a point, thence N 2° 33' 02" W distant animals may be operated or maintained on farms only with the permission of the 100 feet to the point of beginning Board of Appeals 2 A district on the northerly side of the Cambridge-Concord Highway be- 7 Subject to permission from the Board of Appeals, the following ginning at a point on the southwesterly side of Watertown Street, thence bearing a Trucking and express business So the right with a curve of 23 feet radius distant 55 98 feet to a point of tan b Greenhouses, including conservatories gency,thence westerly along the northerly line of said Cambridge Concord Highway c Hospitals, sanitaria, physicians', dentists' and other professional of- N 87° 03' 43"W distant 227 50 feet to a point, thence N 2° 56' 17" E distant fices, charitable institutions, private schools, halls, clubs and other 98 97 feet to a point, thence N° 30 46` 47" E distant 98 97 feet to a point, meeting places and cemeteries thence southeasterly along the southwesterly line of said Watertown Street 5 59° d Private parks, playgrounds and recreation buildings of a non-corn- 13' 13" E distant 159 16 feet to a point of curvature, thence bearing to the mercial and non-profit nature, private water towers and reservoirs right with a curve of 576 55 feet radius distant 127 80 feet to the point of be- e Passenger stations, landing fields, telephone exchanges, radio and ginning television transmitting sites and sites, buildings and uses for other (f) M 1 — LIGHT MANUFACTURING DISTRICTS public services 1 A district 1,200 feet wide on the northeasterly side of the railroad right (b) R 2 DISTRICTS of way extending from the northwesterly line of Pine Street and said line extended to the southeasterly line of Westview Street All buildings and uses that are permitted in R 1 districts but subject to any 2 A district 2,400 feet wide on the southwesterly side of the railroad right conditions and restrictions set forth therein, and the following of way extending from the northwesterly line of Pine Street and said line extended 1 Two family dwellings to the southerly line of Westview Street and the Lexington-Bedford town line 2 Subject to permission from the Board of Appeals, the following a Hotels, but cooking in rooms occupied by guests is expressly pro- (g) A 1 --GARDEN APARTMENT AND HOTEL DISTRICTS hibited 1 A district bounded on the southwest by Massachusetts Avenue, on the north by Woburn Street, on the northeast by the Boston & Maine Railroad right of (c) C 1 DISTRICTS way and on the southeast by the Town of Lexington High School lot All buildings and uses that are permitted in R I and R 2 districts but subject 2 A district bounded on the north by Woburn Street, on the southwest by to any conditions and restrictions set forth therein, and the following the Boston & Maine Railroad right of way, on the southeast by property now or T Retail stores formerly of the Lexington Nurseries Inc and on the northeast by property now or formerly of Thomas A Corcoran, Jr which is at 91 Woburn Street 2 Shops for custom work or the making only of articles to be sold at retail on the premises 3 Business or professional offices and banks SECTION 5 4 Restaurants and other places for serving food, with the exception of PERMITTED BUILDINGS AND USES diners and lunch carts, so-called, which are hereby expressly prohibited, except as hereinafter provided In the following districts the designated buildings and alterations and exten- 5 Place of business of a bather, caterer, cleansing and dyeing pick-up sta- sions thereof and buildings accessory thereto and the designated uses of lands tion, confectioner, decorator, dressmaker, florist, furrier, hairdresser, manicuris*, buildings,or parts thereof and uses accessory thereto are permitted.All other build- milliner, optician, photogapher, radio and television repair shop, hand laundry, ings and uses are expressly prohibited self-service laundry, shoe repairer, or tailor, (a) R 1 DISTRICTS 6 Subject to permission from the Board of Appeals, the following- 1 Public schools, parks, playgrounds and other municipal buildings or uses.. a Place of business of a baker, blacksmith, builder, carpenter, cleanser and dyer, contractor, mason, plumber, electrician, painter, paper 2 Religious, sectarian or denominational schools hanger, printer, roofer, tinsmith, undertaker, upholsterer, wheel- 3 Churches, parish houses and rectories wright or diner or lunch cart, so-called 212 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN OF LEXINGTON 211 the mean finished grade of the ground adjoining the building nor above the sec- b Retail gasoline, oil and greasing stations and places of business for and story, there shall be parking space for automobiles provided on the lot which the safe and installation of tires and other automobile accessories, shall not be less than one reasonably accessible automobile space for each dwell- , garages for storage and repair and salesrooms for motor vehicles ing unit, the buildings shall connect with a sanitary sewer, and such other condi- c Retail dealers in bottled gas, fuel, grain, ice, lumber and structural tions and restrictions as the Planning Board may prescribe in the interests of the materials, milk and commercial non-manufacturing uses not herein- Town in carrying out the purposes of this By-Law above specified in this sub paragraph 6, except uses permitted in 2 Hotels, provided that the Planning Board shall find and determine that sub-section (dl C 2 Districts sub-paragraphs 1 and 3 a such building and use, including the site, plans and building design, constitute a (d) C 2 DISTRICTS All buildings and uses that are permitted in R 1, R 2 and desirable development in and will not be detrimental to the neighborhood, and sub- C 1 districts but subject to any conditions and restrictions set forth therein, and ject further to the following conditions not more than 25 per centum of the lot the following. area shall be occupied by buildings, no sleeping rooms shall be located below the 1 Billboards as regulated by law and by-law mean finished grade of the ground adjoining the building, there shall be ample 2 Retail dealers in bottled gas,grain, ice and milk parking space for automobiles provided on the lot, which shall not be less than 3 Subject to permission from the Board of Appeals,the following one reasonably accessible automobile space for each guest sleeping room in the a Billiard rooms, bowling alleys, dance halls, skating rinks, theatres building plus reasonably adequate provision for persons dining or attending func- and similar commercial amusement places tions in the building, the building shall connect with a sanitary sewer, and such b Dealers in fuel, lumber, structural materials and commercial non- other conditions and restrictions as the Planning Board may prescribe in the interest manufacturing uses not hereinabove specified of the Town in carrying out the purposes of this By-Law Cooking in rooms oc- (e) T 1 DISTRICTS All buildings and uses that are permitted in R 1 and R 2 cupied by guests is expressly prohibited districts but subject to any conditions and restrictions set forth therein, and sub- 3 Garden apartments and hotel may be combined on the same lot if ap- ject to permission from the Board of Appeals, the following proved by the Planning Board and, in such event, all the provisions and condi- 1 Retail gasoline, oil and greasing stations and places of business for the tions above set forth shall be applicable to the same extent as if they were on sale and installation of tires and other automobile accessories, but major mechanical separate lots repairing, auto body repairing and the storing or selling of automobiles are hereby 4 Buildings accessory to garden apartments or hotel may be erected, but expressly prohibited only with the approval of site, plans and building design by the Planning Board If) M 1 DISTRICT. All buildings and uses that are permitted in R 1, R 2, C 1 and C 2 districts but subject to any conditions and restrictions set forth therein, SECTION 6 and the following: ACCESSORY USES IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS 1. Light manufacutring, employing only electric or other substantially noise- less and inoffensive motive power, utilizing hand labor or quiet machinery and In R1 and R2 districts, the following are hereby declared to be "accessory processes, free from neighborhood disturbing odors or agencies. Any light man- uses" within the meaning of this By Law: ufacturing business, the conduct of which may be disturbing or detrimental to (al A private garage for not more than three automobiles, one of which the health, safety or welfare of persons working in or living near the proposed may be a commercial vehicle if owned or used by a person resident in the dwelling location of such manufacturing, including special danger of fire or explosion, poi- to which the garage is accessory lution of waterways,corrosive,toxic or noisome fumes, gas, smoke, soot, obnoxious (b) The exercise ofersonal or p professional skills in the fields of music, dust, disagreeable odors and offensive noise or vibrations, is expressly prohibited: dramatics, arts and crafts and academic pursuits and the giving of instructions or 2. Subject to permission from the Board of Appeals, the following: lessons for compensation in such skills, in any dwelling or building accessory there- a. Bulk distribution of liquid fuels and lubricants from underground to by residents thereof, provided there is no sign relating thereto or other adver- storage tanks. tising device erected or maintained on the premises, but no such dwelling or build- 3. No dwelling shall be erected in an M 1 district except with permission ing shall be erected for the purpose except with specific permission from the Board from the Board of Appeals. of Appeals (g) A 1 DISTRICTS All buildings and uses that are permitted in R 1, districts (c) The performance of custom work of a domestic nature, such as dress- but subject to any conditions and restrictions set forth therein, and the following• making, millinery and clothes-washing, in any dwelling by residents thereof, pro- s Garden apartments, provided that the Planning Board, after public hear- vided that equipment utilized is such as in customarily incidental to residental ac- ing, shall find and determine that such buildings and use including the site, plans cupancy and that there is no sign relating thereto or other advertising device and building design, constitute a desirable development in and will not be detri- erected or maintained on the premises, but no such dwelling or building shall be mental to the neighborhood, and subject further to the following conditions: there erected for the purpose except with specific permission from the Board of Appeals. shall be at least two detached or semi-detached buildings and no such building (d) The erection and maintenance for each family living in a dwelling of shall contain less than four nor more than ten dwelling units, and each such unit not more than two signs, neither of which has an area of more than one square shall have independent cooking facilities; not more than 25 per centum of the foot, bearing the name of the family or designation of the dwelling or both lot area shall be occupied by buildings; no living quarters shall be located below 214 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN OF LEXINGTON 213 a. Any lot lawfully laid out and recorded by plan or deed prior to (e) The erection and maintenance on the premises of one sign not exceeding March 17, 1924. twelve square feet in area and pertaining to uses specified in Section 5(e) 1, 2, 3, b. Any lot lawfully laid out and recorded by plan or deed on or after 6 and 7, and Section 5(b) 2, provided that there may be more or larger signs with March 17, 1924 and prior to March 18, 1929, provided such lot specific permission from the Board of Appeals. contains an area of not less than 5,000 square feet and a frontage (f) The erection and maintenance of real estate signs of not over six square upon the frontage street of not less than 50 feet feet in total area advertising the sale or rental of the premises on which they are c Any lot lawfully laid out and seconded by plan or deed on or after located, provided, however, signs not more than fifty square feet in total area March 18, 1929 and prior to August 8, 1938, provided such lot and not more than ten feet in any dimension may be erected and maintained on contains an area of not less than 7,500 square feet and a frontage subdivisions of land as defined in General Laws, Chapter 41, Section 81 K, to ad- upon the frontage street of not less than 75 feet vertise solely the selling of land or buildings in said subdivisions but not more than d Any lot lawfully laid out and recorded by plan or deed on or after one such sign shall face the same street August 8, 1938 and prior to the adoption of this amendment to this By-Law, provided such lot contains an area of not less than SECTION 7 12,500 square feet and a frontage upon the frontage street of not HEIGHT REGULATIONS less than 100 feet 3 As to all lots included within the provisions of Section 8 (a) 2, there (a) In R 1, R 2, T 1, C 1, and A 1 districts, buildings shall not exceed two shall be provided a side yard on each side as follows and one-half stories and a maximum height of forty feet, except that schools, a. On lots having a frontage of not more than 50 feet, each side yard municipal buildings and hospitals may contain three full stories with a maximum shall be not less than 71/2 feet in width height of forty-five feet b On lots having a frontage of more than 50 feet but not more than (b) In C 2 and M 1 districts the maximum height of buildings shall be 75 feet, each side yard shall be not less than 10 feet in width. fifty-five feet. c On lots having a frontage of more than 75 feet but less than 100 (c) The limitations of height in feet shall not apply to chimneys, ventilators, feet, each side yard shall be not less than 12 feet in width. skylights, tanks, bulkheads, penthouses and other accessory structural features d. On lots having a frontage of 100 feet or more, each side yard shall usually carried above roofs, nor to domes, towers or spires of churches or other be not less than 15 feet in width buildings provided such features are in no way used for living purposes and fur- ther provided that no such structural feature shall exceed a height of sixty-five 4. Any lot included within the provisions of Section 8 (a) 2 may be en- feet from the ground except with permission from the Board of Appeals. larged by combining it with an adjoining lot or lots, or fractions thereof, in the (d) For the purpose of this By Law, the height of any building or acces- same ownership Such enlarged lot shall not be subject to greater requirements as sory structural feature shall be vertical distance above the mean finished grade to area, frontage, front or rear yards by reason of such enlargement, but the side of the ground adjoining such building, yards required by Section 8 (a) 3 shall be based on the total frontage of the en- larged lot. SECTION 8 (b) C 1 DISTRICTS AREA, FRONTAGE AND YARD REGULATIONS 1. In C 1 districts there shall be provided (a) R 1 and R 2 DISTRICTS. a For each permitted principal building and for each accessory build- 1. Except as hereinafter provided, in R 1 and R 2 districts there shall ing, other than those permitted in R 1 or R 2 districts: be provided (1) A front yard of not less than 20 feet in depth on each street on which the lot abuts a Fort each dwpling oother permitted principal bua lotng erected (2) If a boundary of the lot abuts on land in an R 1 or R 2 after the adoption of this amendment to this By-Law,eeta lot contain district, a side yard adjoining such boundary of not less Ing lessaarea of 25t less upon 1the frontage00 square feet and a frontage of than 20 feet in width, which may be used for parking area not than }25 feet upon the street if otherwise lawful b For each such dwelling or building and for each accessory building (3) A rear yard of not less than 20 feet in depth, which, may (1) A front yard of not less than 30 feet in depth on the frontagebe used for parking area if otherwise lawful street and a front yard of not less than 20 feet in depth on each other street on which the lot abuts b For each permitted principal building, other than those permitted in (2) A side yard on each side of not less than 15 feet in width R 1 or R 2 districts, a parking area on the lot for automobiles or (3) A rear yard of not less than 15 feet in depth other vehicles containing not less than 2 square feet for each square 2. The foregoing provisions in Section 8 (a) I as to area, frontage and side foot of ground area of the building yards only shall not apply to the following TOWN OF LEXINGTON 215 216 ANNUAL REPORTS c For each principal building permitted in R 1 or R 2 districts, the (3) A rear yard of not less than 30 feet in depth. same lot area and frontage, and for each such building and acces- c. For each such principal building, an open area on the lot, not oc- sory building the same front, side and rear yards as would be re- cupied by any building, of not less than 75 per centum of the area quired if the lot were situated in an R 1 or R 2 district of the lot, which may be used for parking area if otherwise lawful (c) C 2 DISTRICTS d For each principal building permitted in any other district, the same 1 In C 2 districts there shall be provided lot area and frontage, and for each such building and accessory a For each permitted principal building and for each accessory build- building the same front, side and rear yards as would be required if ing, other than those permitted in R 1 or R 2 districts the lot were situated in such other district (1) If a boundary of the lot abuts on land in an R 1 or R 2 (f) A 1 DISTRICTS district, a side yard adjoining such boundary of not less 1 In A 1 districts there shall be provided than 20 feet in width, which may be used for parking area. a For each lot on which garden apartments or a hotel, or both, are to if otherwise lawful be erected (2) A rear yard of not less than 10 feet in depth, which may (1) A frontage of not less than 200 feet upon the frontage be used for parking area if otherwise lawful street (3) For each such building on land abutting on Muzzey Street (2) For each such building and accessory building, a front yard or on Bedford Street, a front yard on such streets of not of not less than 30 feet in depth on each street on which less than 10 feet in depth the lot abuts, a side yard on each side of not less than 30 b For each principal building permitted in R 1 or R 2 districts, the feet in width, and a rear yard of not less than 30 feet in same lot area and frontage, and for each such building and acces- depth These yards may be used for parking areas if other- sory building the same front, side and rear yards as would be re- wise lawful quired if the lot were situated in an R 1 or R 2 district b For each principal building permitted in an R 1 district, the same (d) T 1 DISTRICTS lot area and frontage, and for each such building and accessory 1 In T 1 districts there shall be provided building the same front, side and rear yards as would be required if a For eachpermitted the lot were situated in an R 1 district principal building and for each accessory build- ing, other than those permitted in R 1 or R 2 districts •(g) ALL DISTRICTS (1) A frontage of not less than 200 feet upon the principal In all districts, where applicable, the following provisions shall apply highway 1 In determining the area and frontage of a lot there shall not be included (2) A front yard of not less than 30 feet in depth on each any land within the limits of a street upon which such lot abuts, even if the fee to street upon which the lot abuts, and no gasolene pump or such street is in the owner of the lot, except that if a corner lot has its corner display case or any accessory equipment, except lighting bounded by a curved line connecting other bounding lines which, if extended, poles, may be erected or maintained within said depth of would intersect, the area and frontage shall be computed as if such bounding lines 30 feet were so extended (3) A side yard on each side of not less than 30 feet in width, 2 The provisions of Section 8 requiring front yards shall not apply to that (4) A rear yard of not less than 30 feet in depth portion of a street on which building lines have been or shall be lawfully established b For eachprincipal by the Town building permitted in R 1 or R 2 districts, the 3. No lot, upon which is then located any building or with respect to which same lot area and frontage, and for each such building and acces- a permit has been issued and is then outstanding for the erection of any building, sory building the same front, side and rear yards as would be re- quired if the lot were situated in an R i or R 2 district. shall be subdivided or reduced in area in any manner unless there is retained for said lot sufficient area and frontage to meet the requirements of this By-law and (e) M 1 DISTRICTS unless such lot as retained, and any building or buildings thereon, meets all the 1. In M 1 districts there shall be provided: iother requirements of this By-Law. If land is subdivided, conveyed, devised or a For each permitted principal building that is not permitted in any otherwise transferred in violation hereof, then, in addition to other penalties and remedies hereinafter provided, no building or other permit shall be issued with other district,a frontage of not less than 150 feet upon the frontage street reference to said unlawfully transferred land until the lot retained meets the re- quirements of this By-Law. Any land taken by eminent domain or conveyed for a b For each such building and accessory building: public purpose for which the land could have been or was taken by eminent domain (1) A front yard of not less than 30 feet in depth on each shall not be deemed to be transferred in violation of the provisions hereof street upon which the lot abuts. 4 When a lot in one ownership is situated in part in the Town of Lexington (2) A side yard on each side of not less than 30 feet in width, and in part in an adjacent town or city, the provisions, regulations and restrictions TOWN OF LEXINGTON 217 218 ANNUAL REPORTS of this By-Law shall be applied to that portion of such lot as lies in the Town of application there shall be filed a plan in duplicate of the lot upon which said Lexington in the same manner as if the entire lot were situated therein building is to be erected drawn to scale and showing the dimensions of the lot and the location and size of the buildings if any upon said lot and the building or 5. No porch,whether covered or uncovered,step,cornice,eave or other part buildings to be erected thereon and and all streets upon which such lot abuts. or projection of a building, but not including customary summer awnings, shall be Every such application shall also contain the name and address of the owner erected in or over the area required to be maintained as front,side or rear yards of such lot and the book and page or date and instrument number of the record- ing of his deed and the plan if any of said lot together with such other information SECTION 9 as shall be deemed necessary by the Building Inspector USE OF LAND If such an application is filed to erect any dwelling or other permitted princi- pal building on land which has no sanitary sewer available for use, the Building (a) No land in the Town shall be put to any use other than uses enumerated Inspector shall refer the matter to the Board of Health which shall promptly make in this By-Law, and uses accessory thereto, for the zoning district in which such or cause to be made an investigation of the land proposed to be occupied and file land lies a statement with the Building Inspector certifying whether or not in its opinion the (b) The removal of sod, loam, sand, gravel or quarried stone, except when land is of such a character that adequate sewerage disposal facilities can be pro such removal is incidental to and in connection with the erection of a building for vided for such dwelling or building by a cesspool or septic tank or other device, which a permit has been issued by the Building Inspector or when such removal is and unless such opinion is in the affirmative, the Building Inspector shall not issue required in order to construct a street over the location from which such removal the permit is made, is hereby expressly prohibited, unless with specific permission from the SECTION 12 Board of Appeals. ENFORCEMENT Ic) No automobile graveyard, so-called, or junk yard shall be operated or maintained anywhere in the Town. The Building Inspector appointed under the provisions of the Building By- Id) No land in an R 1, R 2 or A ] district shall be used to provide off Laws of the Town of Lexington is hereby designated and authorized as the officer street parking for a business enterprise or for any other purpose not incidental to charged with the enforcement of this By-Law. the primary permitted use of said land. If the Building Inspector is informed or has reason to believe that any pro- vision of this By-Law is being violated, he shall make or cause to be made an in- SECTION 10 vestigation of the facts and inspect the property where such violation may exist If upon such investigation and inspection he finds evidence of such viola- NON-CONFORMING USE tion, he shall give notice thereof in writing to the owner and occupant of said (a) Any building lawfully existing and any use lawfully being made of land premises and demand that such violation be abated within such time as the Build- or buildings which does not conform to this By-Law as adopted or as amended may ing Inspector deems reasonable Such notice and demand may be given by mail, be continued to the same degree and for the same purpose. addressed to the owner at his address as it then appears on the records of the Board of Assessors of the Town and to the occupant at the address of the premises. Ib) Any such building may be repaired or structurally altered, but no such If after such notice and demand the violation has not been abated within the building if destroyed or damaged to the extent of 75% of its reproduction cost time specified therein, the Building Inspector shall institute appropriate action or at the time of said damage shall be rebuilt or repaired except with permission from proceedings in the name of the Town of Lexington to prevent, correct, restrain or the Board of Appeals abate such violation of this By-Law (c) No building or use lawfully existing as a non-conforming building or use shall be extended or enlarged nor shall it be used for a different purpose ex- SECTION 13 cept with permission from the Board of Appeals (d) If land or buildings lawfully being put to a non-conforming use are OCCUPANCY PERMIT changed to a use permitted in a district wherein such lands or buildings are situ- No building erected, altered or in any way changed as to construction or use ated, they shall not be changed back to any non-conforming use under a permit or otherwise shall be occupied or used without an occupancy per- (e) If there be non use of any lawful non-conforming use of land or build- mit signed by the Building Inspector which permit shall not be issued until the ings for a period of twenty four consecutive months, such non-conforming use building and uses and accessory uses comply in all respects with the provision of shall be regarded as abandoned and shall not be resumed this By-Law and adequate means of sewage disposal have been provided SECTION 11 SECTION 14 BOARD OF APPEALS APPLICATION FOR PERMITS There shall be a Board of Appeals of five members who shall be appointed Applications for building permits shall be filed with the Building Inspector by the Selectmen for terms of five years each, the term of one appointee to expire on forms furnished by him,as provided in the Building By Laws With every such TOWN OF LEX I NGTON 219 202 ANNUAL REPORTS each year. The Selectmen shall also appoint four associate members of the Board of Appeals, and in the case of a vacancy, inability to act or interest on the part SECTION 16 of a member of said Board, his place may be taken by an associate member des- Any building or use of premises not herein expressly permitted is hereby ignated as provided in General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 30 and any amendments expressly forbidden. thereto. SECTION 17 An appeal to the Board of Appeals shall be filed within fourteen days after the order or decision appealed from has been rendered. CONFLICT OF LAWS The Board of Appeals shall fix a reasonable time for the hearing of any ap- Where this By-Law imposes a greater restriction upon the use of and or the peal, petition of other matter referred to it and shall give public notice thereof by use or erection of buildings in the Town than is imposed by other By-Laws of the publishing notice of the time, place and purpose of the hearing in a local news Town, the provisions of this By-Law shall control. paper at least fourteen days before said hearing and also mail a copy of said no- tice to the petitioner and to the owners of all property deemed by said Board to SECTION 18 be affected thereby at least seven days before said hearing PENALTY FOR VIOLATION The Board of Appeals shall, in addition to the powers conferred upon it by Whoever violates anyprovision of this By-Law shall be General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 30, and all acts in amendment thereof and in Y punished by a fine not exceeding Twenty ($20 00) Dollars for each offense Each day or portion of addition thereto, have the following powers a day that such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense When in the judgment of the Board of Appeals the public convenience and welfare will be substantially served and where a requested permit will not tend to SECTION 19 impair the status of the neighborhood, the Board may in a specific case upon writ- ten petition, a hearing, and subject to appropriate conditions and safeguards, de- AMENDMENTS termine and vary the application of the regulations here established in harmony No amendment to this By-Law shall be adopted until after the Planning with their general purposes and intent as follows Board has held a public hearing thereon and has submitted a final report with its (a) Permit any uses and acts which the Board is authorized to permit by recommendations to an Annual or Special Town Meeting or until twenty days other sections of this By-Law shall have elapsed after such hearing without the submission of such a report (b) Permit variations where topography or other conditions make it neces- Notice stating the time, place and purpose of said hearing shall be given by sary publication in a local newspaper at least fourteen days before said hearing and, (c) Permit the alteration of a one family dwelling in an R T or A 1 district unless the proposed amendment rs one of general application in the Town, by to accommodate two families provided that mailing a copy of said notice to all parties deemed by the Planning Board to be 1 The appearance and character of a one family dwelling shall be pre- affected by the proposed amendment at least seven days before said hearing served The Planning Board shall hold such a public hearing on a proposed amend- 2 The gross habitable floor area for each family in such dwelling shall ment when requested so to do by a vote of the Town, by a petition signed by not less than 100 registered voters of the Town or by a petition signed by the owners be at least 700 square feet of 50% in valuation of the property designated or accepted by the Planning Board 3 No major exterior structural changes be made except such as may as affected by anysuch be required for safety by the Lexington Building By-Laws or Gen- proposed amendmentSuch a hearing may be held by the Planning Board at any time on its own initiative eral Laws of the Commonwealth Any change in the location or boundaries of a zoning district made through 4 Stairways leading to the second or any higher floor shall be en- the amendment of this By-Law shall be indicated by the alteration of the afore- closed within the exterior walls of the building said Zoning Map, and the Map thus altered is declared to be a part of this By-Law (d) Permit temporary structures and uses that do not conform to the uses thus amended Any failure to alter or delay in altering the Map shall not post- and regulations herein described with such conditions as shall protect pone or otherwise affect •the effectiveness of the amendment the community provided that no such permit shall be for more than a one-year period SECTION 20 (e) Permit for yearly terms the production of articles in whole or substan- INTERPRETATION hal part from materials excavated or grown upon the premises (f) Permit for yearly terms a roadside stand for the sale only of products This By-Law shall be deemed to constitute a re-enactment and continuance of land of the owner of the stand that is within the Town of the provisions of the Zoning By-Law in effect when it was adopted except so far as it contains changes in wording or arrangement which unequivocally con- SECTION 15 statute changes in meaning The invalidity of any section or provision of this By-Law shall not invalidate Article 4 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate an additional sum of any other section or provision hereof money for Sewer Services—Wages and Expenses, for the balance of the year 1950, TOWN OF LEXINGTON 221 222 ANNUAL REPORTS and provide for payment thereof by transfer from available funds, including unex- pended balances in current appropriations and any special sewer funds, or act in Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen, on any other manner in relation thereto behalf of the Town, to purchase, take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire for school and playground purposes, and for any other public purposes, or any one or any combination of such purposes, the following parcels of land in Lexington, to- Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate an additional sum of gether with any right of way or other rights appurtenant or appropriate thereto money for Water Maintenance—Wages and Expenses, for the balance of the year Parcel One An area of land, believed to belong to Francis 1950, and provide for payment thereof by transfer from available funds, includ- and Hugh Thompson, situated westerly of School Street, bounded ing unexpended balances in current appropriations and any special water funds, or on the north by Massachusetts Avenue and lots 3, 2, 3, 4A, 5A, act in any other manner in relation thereto. and 6A on Massachusetts Avenue, on the west by land of Toros H Bashian, on the south by land of Robert L Innis and on the east Article 6 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for by land of Francis and Hugh Thompson, containing approximately publication and distribution of the report to he made to the next Annual Town 4 8 acres, and Meeting by the Capital Expenditures Committee and provide for payment thereof Parcel Two An area of land, believed to belong to Robert by transfer from available funds, including unexpended balances in current ap- L Innis, situated westerly of School Street and northerly of Roose- propriations, or act in any other manner in relation thereto velt Road, bounded on the north by land of Francis and Hugh Thompson, on the west by land of Toros H Bashian, on the south Article 7 To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, or accept by Roosevelt Road and other land of Robert L Innis and on east the layout of as a town way, Cary Avenue, from Middle Street to Shade Street, by land of Robert L. Innis, containing approximately 5 6 acres; approximately 1910 32 feet as laid out by the Selectmen, under the Betterment the approximate boundaries of said parcels are shown on plans on file in the Act, and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk dated Oct 17, office of the Town Engineer and available for inspection, and to provide for pay- T950, and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or ment thereof by transfer from available funds, including unexpended balances in other interest in land necessary therefor, and to provide payment for the construc current appropriations, by appropriation to be raised in the tax levy of 1951, or lion of said way by transfer from available funds, including unexpended balances by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town, or by any combination of these in current appropriations, by appropriation to be raised in the tax levy of 1951, or methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. And you are directed to serve this warrant seven days at least before the time of said meeting as provided in the By-Laws of the Town. Article 8 To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, or ac- Hereof fail not,and make due return on this Warrant, with your doings there- cept the layout of as a town way, Aerial Street, from Daniels Street to Sutherland on, to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. Road, approximately 539 41 feet as laid out by the Selectmen, under the Better- Given under our hands at Lexington, this sixth day of November A. D., 1950 ment Act, and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk dated GEORGE W EMERY Oct. 17, 1950, and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, WILLIAM H DRISCOLL easement or other interest in land necessary therefor, and to provide payment for LEWIS I HOYT the construction of said way by transfer from available funds, including unex- DONALD E NICKERSON pended balances in current appropriations by appropriation to be raised in the tax FREDERICK M GAY levy of 1951, or by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town, or by any combine- Selectmen of Lexington tion of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto A true copy,Attest Article 9 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen, on JAMES F MOWAT,Constable of Lexington. behalf of the Town, to purchase, take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire for school and playground purposes, and for any other public purposes, or any one or CONSTABLE'S RETURN any combination of such purposes, a parcel of land comprising 10 8 acres more or November 17, 1950 less, together with any rights of way or other rights appurtenant or appropriate To the Town Clerk thereto, believed to belong to Kelchester Realty Trust, situated westerly of Lowell 1 have served the foregoing warrant by posting a printed copy thereof in five Street and northwesterly of Maple Street in Lexington, the approximate bounder- (51 public places in the Town and also by sending by mail, postage prepaid, a ies of which are shown on a plan on file in the office of the Town Engineer and printed copy of such warrant addressed to every registered voter of the Town at available for inspection, and to provide for payment thereof by transfer from his last residence, as appears from the records of the Board of Registrars of Voters available funds, including unexpended balances in current appropriations, by ap- ten days before the time of said meeting propriation to be raised in the tax levy of 1951, or by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner Attest JAMES F MOWAT, in relation thereto Constable of Lexington 224 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN OF LEXINGTON 223 SOUTHERLY by Massachusetts Avenue and Woburn Street at their junction, SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Ninety-five and 40/100 (95 40) feet, HELD NOVEMBER 27, 1950 SOUTHEASTERLY by Fletcher Avenue, One Hundred Ten (110) feet, NORTHEASTERLY by Lot 3 as shown on a plan hereinafter mentioned, Sev- enty (70) feet, The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Charles E Ferguson at NORTHWESTERLY by Lot 1 as shown on said plan, One Hundred Thirty-Six 8 06 P M and 31/100 (136 31) feet, Containing 9480 square feet, and being Lot 2 as shown There were 179 Town meeting members present on plan entitled "Plan of lots on the Fletcher Estate, Lexington, Mass The Town Clerk, James J Carroll, read the warrant for the meeting until Amendment as presented declared lost by voice vote 8 59 P M motion made and voted that further reading be waived 8 07 P M The following amendment presented by Eugene T Buckley The Town Clerk read the Constable's return of the Warrant 8 07 P M VOTED To amend the vote offered by Mr Cromwell by adding to Section Article 1. Howard A Patterson, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee 4. (c) C 1—Local business districts the following new district•-- presented the report of the Appropriation Committee which was voted to be ac- 24. A district on the southwesterly side of Concord Avenue bounded and cepted and placed on file 8.08 P M. described as follows. Southeasterly by said Concord Avenue 781 01 feet more or Article 2, Presented by George W Emery, Chairman of the Board of Select- less to land now or formerly of Harry S. Kelsey, thence turning and running south. men. erly 76° 18' 30"west by land of said Kelsey 359 54 feet more or less to a corner, VOTED: That the Town hereby accepts with gratitude the bequest of thence turning and running northerly 13' 41' 30" west 693 27 feet more or less $10,000 contained in paragraph Eleventh (b) of the will of George L. Gilmore, late by land now or formerly of Eli Simonds and one Sturtevant to said Concord Avenue, of Lexington, Middlesex Probate Docket No 212470, reading as follows and containing three acres of land more or less, all as shown on a plan entitled "To the Town of Lexington, to be held by the Trustees of the "Plan of the Egbert Jamieson Estate, Lexington, Mass," by Harriman Bros, C E public funds or such other officers as the Town may from dated January 28, 1896, and recorded with Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds at the end of Book 4000 time to time direct, the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000), the income therefrom to be used as the Town may Amendment as presented voted upon and declared lost by voice vote. from time to time vote, and if at any time a special use arises 9 34 P M. to which in the opinion of the Selectmen the principal of said Permission granted John A. Hinchey to speak regarding property of his father fund may be applied, then the principal of said fund may be and others. so applied upon vote of the Town Meeting authorizing same." The following motion presented by Carl E Bryant and that said bequest be paid to and held by the Trustees of Public Trusts MOTION• To amend the Vote offered by Mr Cromwell as follows. Carried Unanimously 8 10 P M By inserting after the word "stores" in Section 5 (c), C 1 Districts sub-para- Article 1. Presented and read by Richard P Cromwell, Chairman of the graph 1, the following—"with the exception of liquor stores which are hereby Planning Board which was voted to be accepted and placed on file. 8:17 P. M. expressly prohibited" and by inserting after the word."milk" in Section 5 (d), C 2 Article 3. Presented by Richard P Cromwell, Chairman of the Planning Districts sub-paragraph 2 the following — "and retail liquor stores, if otherwise Board (on file in Town Clerk's office). lawful" The moderator stated the Articles would be voted upon by sections Amendment as presented voted upon and declared carried by voice vote. John F Downey presented the following motion 9 44 P. M. MOTION To amend the Vote offered by Mr Cromwell by striking out sub- Question by William E. Phillips if it was the intent under Section 5 C 2 (2) paragraph 9 in Section 4 (c) Cl—Local business districts and inserting in place hotels, first line after Planning Board should read "after Public Hearing." Reply thereof the following sub-paragraph:— by Richard P. Cromwell that same was an omission and should be included. There- 9. A district at the southwesterly corner of Marrett Road and Waltham fore same voted upon and declared carried by voice vote 9:57 P. M. Street, extending westerly 200 feet along the southerly line of Marrett Road and The following amendment presented by Robert L Ryder extending southerly 200 feet along the westerly line of Waltham Street, said dis- Moved to amend the vote offered by Mr Cromwell by amending Section 8 tances being measured from the intersection of said side lines of said streets, and (a) entitled R 1 and R 2 Districts by striking out sub-paragraph 1 (a) and sub- for a depth of 100 feet from said side lines. stituting in lieu thereof the following as I (a) For each dwelling or other permitted Amendment as presented voted upon and declared lost by voice vote. principal building erected after the adoption of this amendment to this By-Law, a 8 20 P M lot containing an area of not less than 12,500 square feet and a frontage of not The following amendment presented by Alfred P. Tropeano: less than 100 feet upon the frontage street VOTED To amend Section 4 (c) C-I entitled "Local Business Districts" Amendment voted upon by voice vote declared lost 10 39 P M sub-paragraph 17 by striking out the period at the end thereof and inserting a semi- Decision of vote questioned and a rising vote taken as follows colon, and adding the following TOWN OF LEXINGTON 225. 226 ANNUAL REPORTS Favor TELLERS Opposed VOTED: No permit shall be granted to build a dwelling whose exterior con- 14 Alfred P. Tropeano 22 tours are in duplicate of any residence that is within a distance of 400 feet on the 12 Rev. Harold T. Handley 24 same street or way 39 John P. Whalen 54 Amendment as presented declared out of order by Moderator. 8:20 P. M. Sections 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 being disposed of Mod- 65 100 crater stated the main motion or article 3 would now be presented which would Declared lost 10 42 P. M. require a two-thirds vote Amendment presented by Edwin B, Worthen, Jr as follows IN FAVOR TELLERS OPPOSED VOTED That the Main Motion be amended by adding to Section 8, (0, 1,. 35 Alfred P. Tropeano 1 a, the following paragraph: 82 John P. Whalen 1 (3) For garden apartments, land area shall be not less than 3000 square 39 Merlin I. Ladd 1 feet per dwelling unit containing one room used for sleeping, 3500 square feet per — •----- dwelling unit containing two rooms used for sleeping, and 4000 square feet per 156 3 dwelling unit containing three or more rooms used for sleeping Declared carried 8 34 P M Amendment as presented declared carried by voice vote 10 55 P M Article 4 presented by George W Emery Richard P Cromwell moves that the meeting adjourn until Tuesday, November Article 4 VOTED That, in addition to money already appropriated, the 28, 1950 at 8 00 P M Voted upon and declared lost by voice vote 10 56 P M. sum of $3,500 be appropriated for Sewer Services—Wages and Expenses, for the Haskell W Reed moves that the meeting adjourn for one week until Monday, balance of the year 1950, and that said sum be provided by transfer from the December 4, 1950 at 8 00 P M Voted upon and declared carried by voice vote. Excess and Deficiency Account 10 57 P M. Carried unanimously 8 35 P M ATTEST Article 5 Presented by George W Emery. JAMES J CARROLL, Town Clerk VOTED. That, in addition to money already appropriated,the sum of $1,000 be appropriated for Water Maintenance—Wages and Expenses, for the balance of the year 1950, and that said sum be provided by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account Carried unanimously 8 35 P M Article 6 Presented by George W Emery FIRST ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING VOTED. That the sum of$500 be appropriated for publication and distribu- tion of the report to be made to the next Annual Town Meeting by the Capital HELD DECEMBER 4, 1950 Expenditures Committee and that said sum be provided by transfer from the Ex- cess and Deficiency The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Charles E Ferguson at 8 Carried unanimously Account 8 36 P M 8 04 P M George W Emery states if no objections Article 7 and 8 would be taken up There were 166 Town Meeting Members present together. No objections, unanimously 8 38 P M The Moderator states would continue with Article 3 by sections Article 7 VOTED To establish as a town way, or accept the layout of as The following sections presented 8,9, 10 and 11 a town way, Cary Avenue, from Middle Street to Shade Street, approximately Amendment presented by Howard E Custance striking out last two para- 1910.32 feet as laid out by the Selectmen, under the Betterment Act, and shown graphs of original motion to read as follows upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk dated Oct 17, 1950 and to VOTED Applications for building permits shall be filed with the Building, take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest Inspector on forms furnished by him, as provided in the Building By-Laws With in land necessary therefor. every such application there shall be filed a plan in duplicate of the lot upon Article 8 VOTED To establish as a town way, or accept the layout of as ' which said building is to be erected drawn to scale and showing the dimensions a town way, Aerial Street, from Daniels Street to Sutherland Road, approximately of the lot and the location and size of the buildings if any upon said lot and the 539 41 feet as laid out by the Selectmen, under the Betterment Act, and shown building or buildings to be erected thereon and all streets upon which such lot upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk dated Oct 17, 1950, and to abuts take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest ' Amendment as presented voted upon declared carried by voice vote 8 14 in land necessary therefor P. M. Articles 7 and 8 as read voted upon and carried unanimously 8 39 P M. Amendment presented by Wafter G Black as follows Articles 7 and 8 VOTED To appropriate for the purposes enumerated in (To be inserted in Section 11, APPLICATION FOR PERMITS, between the- Articles 7 and 8, the sum of $32,000 and to raise said sum by the issue of bonds first and second paragraphs) or notes of the Town, and that the Town Treasurer, with the aproval of the Se- TOWN OF LEXINGTON 227 228 ANNUAL REPORTS lectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $32,000 and issue who shall be appointed by the Board of Selectmen The director shall have direct bonds or notes of the Town therefor, to be payable in accordance with the provi- responsibility for the organization, administration and operation of the depart- sions of General Laws, Chapter 44, as amended, within a period not exceeding ment, subject to the direction and control of the Board of Selectmen, and shall ten years receive such salary, if any, as, subject to appropriation, may be fixed from time to Carried unanimously 8 40 P M time by the Board of Selectmen The director may, within the limits of the amounts appropriated therefor and with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, appoint such experts, clerks and other assistants as the work of the department Article 1 Presented by Myron C Fisher may require and may remove them, and, within the limits aforesaid, may make ELEMENTARY SITES COMMITTEE REPORT OF PROGRESS such expenditures as may be necessary to execute effectively the purposes of To the Town of Lexington Chapter 639, Acts of 1950 Your Elementary Sites Committee wishes to report progress The director shall also have authority, with the approval of the Board of After many meetings and actual visits to available property, a was the unan- Selectmen, to appoint district co-ordinators and may accept and receive on behalf imous opinion of the committee that two sites should be chosen to meet the future of the town, subject to approval of the Board of Selectmen, services, equipment, needs of the town The committee decided on one site in the Massachusetts Av- supplies, materials or funds by way of gift, grant or loan, for purposes of civil enue and School Street area and the other in the Maple and Lowell Streets area defense, offered by the federal government or any agency or officer thereof or any If and when additional schools need to be built, these sites will adequately service person, firm or corporation, subject to the terms of the offer and the rules and the town with a minimum of transportation regulations, if any, of the agency making the offer The director shall cause ap- Property owners have been approached and have expressed a willingness to propriate records to be kept of all matters relating to such gifts, grants or loans sell Because of this two articles were inserted in the warrant, however a number of Section 3 CIVIL DEFENSE ADVISORY COUNCIL There is hereby estab- details have not been accomplished at this date. So, your committee will not be lished a civil defense advisory council (hereinafter called the "council") Said able to present these two sites for your consideration until the next town meeting. council shall serve without pay and shall consist of the director of civil defense s/ Myron C Fisher, Chairman and such other department heads and such other persons as the Board of Select- Elementary Sites Committee 8 41 P M men may deem necessary Such member of said council as said Board of Select- George W Emery requests that Article 9 be indefinitely postponed men shall from time to time, designate, shall serve as Chairman of said council Carried unanimously 8 41 P M Said council shall serve subject to the direction and control of the Board of Se- George W Emery requests that Article 10 be indefinitely postponed lectmen and shall advise said board and the director on matters pertaining to Carried unanimously 8 41 P M civil defense All the Articles of the Warrant being completed the Moderator declared the Section 4 POLICE AID TO OTHER CITIES AND TOWNS IN EVENT OF meeting dissolved 8 42 P M RIOTS OR OTHER VIOLENCE THEREIN The police department is hereby au- thorized to go to aid another city Or town at the request of said city Or town in Attest. the suppression of riots or other forms of violence therein whenever directed so JAMES J CARROLL, Town Clerk to do by the chief of the police department with the approval of the director Section 5. TERMINATION OF BY-LAW, This by-law shall remain in force only during the effective period of Chapter 639, Acts of 1950 and any act or ARTICLE 17 AS VOTED AT THE amendment or continuation thereof or substitution therefor SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Section 6. DEFINITION. All references to Chapter 639, Acts of 1950, as now in force, shall be applicable to any act or acts in amendment or continuation HELD OCTOBER 30, 1950 of or substitution for said Chapter 639 Carried unanimously 8 29 P M Article 17. VOTED. To adopt a civil defense By-Law as follows November 3, 1950 CIVIL DEFENSE BY-LAW OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON I, James J. Carroll, Town Clerk, Town of Lexington, do hereby certify the Section 1. DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL DEFENSE There is hereby established above to be a true and exact copy of Article 17 as voted at the Special Town a department of civil defense thereinafter called the "department"). It Meeting held October 30, 1950 and as same appears on record. shall be the function of the department to have charge of civil defense as defined JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk in Section 1, Chapter 639, Acts of 1950 and to perform civil defense functions November 28, 1950 as authorized or directed by said chapter or by any and all executive orders or Boston,Mass general regulations promulgated thereunder,and to exercise any authority delegated to it by the governor under said Chapter 639. The foregoing by-law is hereby approved. Section 2 DIRECTOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE. The department shall be un- (Signed)FRANCIS E KELLY, der the direction of a director of civil defense (hereinafter called the "director") Attorney General TOWN OF LEXINGTON 229 230 ANNUAL REPORTS STATISTICAL REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT REPORT OF THE BOARD OF RETIREMENT December 31, 1950. December 31, 1950 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: Gentlemen Following is the report of the Treasurer of the Contributory Retirement System Funds of the Town of Lexington for the year 1950Herewith is presented the report of the Accounting Department for the year Total in Account December 31, 1950 $179,401.80 1950 This report is made in accordance with the requirements of the State System Deposit not on interest: of Accounting as set forth in the following schedules Lexington Trust Company $ 1,901 96 1,901 96 Balance Sheet showing financial condition of Deposits on interest Andover Savings Bank . ... .. . 2,329 60 the Town December 31, 1950 Cambridge Savings Bank . ... 5,000 00 Receipts for the year 1950 in detail Chelsea Savings Bank 2,285 13 Expenditures for the year 1950 summarized Dedham Institution for Savings • 4,000 00 Schedule of Appropriation Account- Revenue East Cambridge Savings Bank . ..... .. 1,289 36 Schedule of Appropriation Account- Non Revenue. Eliot Savings Bank . . ... ....... 1,164 24 Hingham Institution for Savings ....... . 1,911 36 Analysis of Overlay Accounts, Trust Accounts, Hudson Savings Bank . . ... 3,030 00 Surplus Accounts, and others Institution for Savings, Newburyport 5,000 00 Borrowing Capacity of the Town Lexington Savings Bank . 10,000 00 Schedule of Interest on Town Debt showing Lynn Institution for Savings .. ... 2,279 90 payments due each year Marlborough Savings Bank 3,500 00 Schedule of Town Debt showing payments due each year Melrose Savings Bank 2,403 99 Middlesex Institution for Savings ..... . ... 3,559 93 In accordance with the provisions of Section 58 Chapter 41 of the General Natick Federal Savings & Loan 2,025 00 Laws, each head of a department, board or committee authorized to expend money Natick Five Cents Savings . 1,232 05 was requested to furnish at the close of the year a list of unpaid bills There are Newton Centre Savings 2,969 69 five unpaid bills remaining for the year 1950 These bills are as follows Newton Savings Bank 3,549 21 Provident Institution for Savings 2,293 63 DOG OFFICER -- Expenses Quincy Savings Bank 1,206 87 E M LaRose . 6 50 Rockland Savings Bank 2,273 28 POLICE DEPARTMENT-Expenses Somerville Savings Bank 2,364 46 Highway Road Machinery Fund Wakefield Savings Bank 1,160 91 Town of Lexington 433 38 Waltham Savings Bank 4,000 00 West Newton Savings Bank 2,000 00 PARK-Wages & Expenses Weymouth Savings Bank 2,276 08 Town of Lexington Winchester Savings Bank 1,277 51 Water Services . . 104 00 Woburn Five Cents Savings Bank 2,429 11 78,811.31 CARY LIBRARY-- Expenses United States Savings Bonds 81,000 00 Massachusetts Reformatory 112 50 American Telephone and Telegraph Company (Shares) . .. . ...... . .. 5,131 74 19th APRIL CELEBRATION-- New York Telephone Company (Shares) ......... . . 5,068 69 91,200 43 Norwich University 100 00 Cooperative Bank Shares 6,360 00 6,360.00 Cash $756 38 In office or transit .... ... 578 10 578 10 Accrued Interest on Investments 550 00 550 00 Respectfully submitted, Total ... $179,401 80 ETHEL U RICH, JAMES J CARROLL, Treasurer Temporary Town Accountant TOWN OF LEXINGTON 231 232 ANNUAL REPORTS In accordance with the provisions of Section 51, Chapter 4.1 of the General MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS Laws, 1 have had examined the accounts of the various Town Officers and Boards entrusted with the receipts, custody or expenditure of money. In each case I have found the records correct. During the year 1950, I have had the cash balances DECEMBER 31, 1950 verified and the bank balances of the Collector of Taxes and Town Collector have also been verified. In accordance with Section 53, Chapter 41 of the General Laws, during the year 1950, 1 have audited the accounts of the Trustees of Public Trusts, Trustees Debits of the Cary Memorial Library and School Committee and the securities held by Net Bonded and Fixed Debt $2,018,000 00 these trustees examined I have found the accounts correct and securities in proper order. The cash balance of the Trustees has also been reconciled with the bank_ balances. Credits ETHEL U RICH, Temporary Town Accountant Central Fire Station . .... 40,000 00 Middlesex, ss East Lexington Fire Station 45,000 00 Street Construction (1947) #1 51,000 00 Then personally appeared the above named, Ethel U Rich, and made oath• Street Construction (1947) #2 28,000 00 that the foregoing statements made by her are correct and true to the best of herStreet Construction (i 950) 25,000 00 knowledge and belief High School Land i 9,000 00 JAMES J CARROLL, Notary Public Elementary School Land 17,000 00 My commission expires March 8, 1952 New Elementary School 450,000 00 Remodeling Hancock School 75,000 00 Remodeling Various Schools 55,000 00 Addition to Parker School 100,000 00 Sewer Loan (1947) 14,000 00 Sewer Loan (1948) 65,000 00 Sewer Loan (1948) Trunk Lines 255,000 00 Sewer Loan (1949) 40,000 00 Sewer Loan (1950) .. 190,000 00 Sewer Loan (1938) ... .. 24,000 00 North Lexington Sewer . 96,000 00 Vine Brook Drainage P W A 36,000 00 Water Mains 1947 #1 16" & over 88,000 00 Water Mains 1947 #2 6"— 16" 30,000 00 Water Mains 1947 #2 6" — 16" 65,000 00 •Water Mains 1948 210,000 00 $2,018,000 00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 233 234 ANNUAL REPORTS REVENUE 1950 EXCESS AN DEFICIENCY 1950 Credits Credits Balance January 1, 1950 $405,571.65 Tax Levy Collections on Tax Titles $3,894.44 Poll 9,294.00 Audit Adjustment1.04 Personal84,906.89 Tailings 33.96 Real .. 1,233,441 29 Parking Meter Fund 1,000.00 $1,327,642.18 4,929.44 Revenue Surplus $125,031.13 Appropriation of Available Funds: Approved (1950) . ... . . 108,743 92 $535,532.22 Estimated Receipts 1950 421,627 10 Debits Estimated Water Receipts Reserved 100,000 00 State Audit Municipal Accounts 741.53 Tax Titles taken during 1950 $1,321 15 No. Metropolitan Water Tax 1949 4 00 Approved Transfers 175,243 92 Premium on Loan 13 50 $176,565 07 Reserve for Payment Water Debt 124,000 OD Balance December 31, 1950 .... . 358,967 15 Overlay Reserve . ..... .. .. 5,000 00 Available Surplus (Water Construction) . ... 10,000 00 $535,532 22 Water Assessment Fund 25,000 00 Sewer Assessement Fund 30,000 00 REVENUE 1951 Follen Road Balance 348 15 National Defense Loan . .... 907.93 Credits 1,256 08 Westview Sale of Lots Fund . . 3,500 00 Appropriated from Available Funds . .... $65,910 00 Road Machinery Fund .. . 44,200 00 Balance to 1951 16,322 50 $2,201,728 31 $82,232 50 Debits Debits Balance $12 000 00 Authorized transfers $65,910.00 Appropriations 2,023,025.52 Appropriation Special Town Meeting Oct 30, 1950 16,322 50 Foreclosure and Redemption Tax Titles $200 00 $82,232 50 Interest on Debt 360 00 560 00 Overlay Deficits 31,414 24 SEWER ASSESSMENT FUND State Tax Assessments . 52,639 12 FOR MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION County Tax and Tuberculosis Tax .. .. 82,089 43 Credits $2,201,728 31 Balance January 1, 1950 $33,361.55 Collections 1950 Sewer Assessments Paid in Advance $5,525.64 Sewer Assessments Committed . 11,092.73 Unapportioned .. 6,853 25 Adjustment 21 12 23,492.74 $56,854 29 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 235 236 ANNUAL REPORTS Debits Street Assessments Deferred . $2,781 91 Transferred by Vote of Town ... . $30,000 00 Adjustments 140 83 Street Assessments due $30,140 83 1951 • 5,635 02 Balance December 31, 1950 .. 26,713 46 1952 5,634 96 19535,634 77 $56,854 29 1954 -. 5,571 37 1955 .. . .... 5,571 28 WATER ASSESSMENT FUND 1956 5,571 03 1958 5,571 03 FOR WATER CONSTRUCTION BY VOTE OF TOWN 1958 5,570 82 Credits 1959 3,361 71 Balance January 1, 1950 $30,056 43 $50,904 10 Collections 1950. Apportioned Water Assessments (not due) . . $48,581.22 Water Assessments Paid in Advance $3,827 07 Water Assessments Committed 6,349 31 Water Assessments Deferred $1,885 95 Unapport i tined .. 2,821 71 Adjustments 108 99 Water Assessments due 13,107.08 1951 ... 6,151,99 1952 5,907.11 $43,163.51 1953 5,897.40 i 954 5,869.77 1955 Debits . . 5,859.31 Transferred by Vote of Town $25,000 00 ]956 5,859.26 Refunds 78 53 1957 5,859.23 1958 4,394 T3 Adjustments 21 12 $25,099.65 1959 897 07 Balance December 31, 1950 18,063 86 $48,581.22 $43,163 51 ROAD MACHINERY Credits DEFERRED A55ESTS Balance January 1, 1950 . $64,983.58 DECEMBER 31, 1950 Collections for Rentals 1950 . 39,050.55 Apportioned Sewer Assessments (not due) .. .... $74,473 50 $104,034.13 Sewer Assessments Deferred . $2,748.54 Debits Sewer Assessments due' Transferred by Vote of Town . ..... $44,200.00 1951 9,574 21 Balance December 31, 1950 . . .. 59,834.13 1952 .. ..... 9,146 57 • 1953 8,943 59 $104,034 13 1954 8,593 37 1955 .. 8,587 95 1956 8,576 79 1957 8,576 75 WATER DEPT AVAILABLE SURPLUS 1958 7,838 79 Credits 1959 1,88694 Balance January 1, 1950 $19,303.00 $74,473. 0 Receipts in Excess of Appropriation 26,733.52 Apportioned Street Assessments (not due) $50,904 10 $46,036.52 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 237 238 ANNUAL REPORTS Debits SALE OF REAL ESTATE FUND Transfer by Vote of Town .. $10,000.00 Balance December 31, 1950 36,036.52 Credits Balance January 1, 1950 . .. ... $8,388 30 $46,036 52 Collections. Sale of Land .... . . 1,200.00 SALE OF REAL ESTATE FUND $9,588.30 Credits Debits Balance January 1, 1950 $8,388.30 Balance December 31, 1950 ... .. $9,588.30 Collections• Sale of Land 1,200 00 WESTVIEW CEMETERY SALE OF LOTS FUND $9,588 30 Credits Balance January 1, 1950 $13,295 87 Debits Collections in 1950 for Sale of Land ... .. . .. 4,679 53 Balance December 31, 1950 $9,588 30 $17,975 40 Debits WESTVIEW CEMETERY SALE OF LOTS FUND Transfer by Vote of Town .. ... ...... . $3,500 00 Credits Balance December 31, 1950 ... 14,475 40 Balance January 1, 1950 $13,295 87 $17,975 40 Collections in 1950 for Sale of Land 4,679.53 $17,97540 OVERLAY RESERVE Credits Debits Balance January 1, 1950 $15,142 41 Transfer by Vote of Town $3,500 00 Balances transferred 3,622 32 Balance December 31, 1950 14,475 40 $18,764 73 $17,975 40 Debits Transfer by Vote of Town $5,000 00 Balance December 31, 1950 13,764 73 OVERLAY RESERVE $18,764 73 Credits Balance January 1, 1950 $15,142 41 BORROWING CAPACITY Balances transferred 3,622 32 Real and Personal Property Valuation 1948 Less Abatements $26,879 900 00 $18,764 73 Valuation 1949 Less Abatements 28,624,411 00 Valuation 1950 Less Abatements 30,247,044 00 Debits Transfer by Vote of Town $5,000 00 Motor Vehicles Balance December 31, 1950 . 13,784 73 Valuation 1948 Less Abatements 2,173,481 00 Valuation 1949 Less Abatements 2,81 1,457 00 $I8,764 73 Valuation 1950 Less Abatements 3,196,561 00 $93,932,854 00 TOWN Ul- LEXINGTON 239 240 ANNUAL REPORTS Average valuation for (3) years, less abate- PROPERTY ACCOUNTS ments 31,310,951.00 Credits Borrowing Capacity 5% $1,565,547.55 Land and Buildings $5,416,752,49 Town Debt December 31, 1950 $2,018,000 00 Furniture and Other Property 456,308.69 Authorized but not issued 57,000 00 Total $2,075,000 00 $5,873,061.18 Loans Outside Debt Limit Debits Mun. Relief P. W. A 36,000 00 LAND AND BUILDINGS: Water Debt 39 ,OO00 00 Town Offices and Cary Memorial Building School [Elem, Land) 17,000 0D Fire Department $13$,680 00 School fElem Bldg 1 .. 450,0O0.00 0 00 Sewer Department 964,000 00 896,000 00 Schools 1,6I9,388 49 Total Debt Inside Debt Limit (including au- Libraries 127,500 00 thorized but not issued) 1,179,000 00 Parks and Playgrounds 283,000 00 Public Warks Building 104,255 00 Borrowing Capacity January 1, 1951 $386,547 55 Foreclosed Tax Title Property 60,080 00 Water Supply 1,329,000 00 Cemeteries 39,849 00 $5,416,752 49 FURNITURE AND OTHER PROPERTY Town Offices and Cary Memorial Building 30,650 00 Police Department 4,250 00 Fire Department . . . 90,655 00 Sealer of Weights and Measures .. 1,000 00 Tree Wardens Department 2,000 00 Sewer Department 1,00000 Highway Department 118,520 00 Schools 103,024 19 Libraries 86,000 00 Parks and Playgrounds 3,300 00 Public Works 3,980 00 Water Supply System .. 9,600 00 Cemeteries 2,329 50 456,308 69 $5,873,061 18 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 241 242 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN OF LEXINGTON Liabilities BALANCE SHEET LIBRARY SECTION-DECEMBER 3L 1950 Loans Authorized but Unissued $57,000 00 Revenue Appropriations 157,178 81 Assets /Jon-Revenue Appropriations 165,457 12 ' Cash $6,217.57 Income Funds. . . 520 77 Credits Federal Grants .... 7,225 73 Cary Library Income $1,081.44 School Lunch Program 2,43616 Cary Library Principal .. .... . 3,823 00 School Athletic Program 839.58 Laura Brigham Income 216 70 Dog Licenses 18 00 Alice B Cary Fund Income . .. 871.62 Deposits Goodwin Musical Collection Fund Income 69 88 Sewer $2,035 00 Jane Phinney Fund Income 11 49 Water . . .. 1,941.00 War Parents Book Memorial Income 23 01 Miscellaneous 483 00 George W Sarano Memorial Fund Income 5 67 4,459 00 East Lexington Branch Library Income 114 76 6,217 57 County Tax 1950 11,634 06 Overlay 1948 247 38 TOWN OF LEXINGTON-DECEMBER 31, 1950 Overlay 1950 11,182 47 Motor Vehicle Excise Revenue 29,575 19 Assets Special Assessment Revenue 60,985 35 Cash in Bank and on Hand . . $809,578 37 Tax Title Revenue 2,474 83 Taxes Tax Title Possessions Revenue 14,831 41 1948-Personal 247 38 Departmental Revenue 62,059 4I 1949-Poll ..... . 376 00 Water Revenue 19,009 91 Personal 1,096 12 State and County Aid to Highway 4,050 48 Real . . 5,870 14 Premiums2,578 77 7,342 26 Parking Meter Fund2,276 77 1950-Poll 1,032 00 Reserve for Payment Water Loan 1,000 00 4,01311 1 1 Sewer Assessment Fund 26,713 46 Real 61,863 39 Water Assessment Fund18,063 86 66,908 50 Water Available Surplus36,036 52 Motor Vehicle Excise 29,575 19Sale of Real Estate Fund 9,588 30 Special Assessments Committed 60,985 35 Westview Sale of Lots Fund 14,475 40 Tax Titles 2,474 83 Overlay Reserve Fund . ........ .... 13,764 73 Tax Title Possessions . . 14,831 41 Road Machinery Fund .. ... 59,834 13 Accounts Receivable 62,059 41 Excess and Deficiency 358,967 15 Water Dept Accounts Receivable .. 19,009 91 Due from State-Coolidge Ave . . 2,025 24 Due from County-Coolidge Ave. 2,025 24 4,050.413 Loans Authorized • 57,000 00^ Underestimates: No. Metropolitan Sewer Tax 2,14222 State Parks and Res. Tax 589 42 2,731 64 T B Hospital Assessment 29 43 Overlay 1949 1,338 09' Revenue 1951 16,322 50' $1,154,484 75 $1,154,484.75 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 243 244 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN OF LEXINGTON (Bridge Charitable) TRUST ACCOUNTS Samuel J Bridge Charitable Fund $14,587 84 . Elizabeth B Gerry Charity Fund 2,280 26 $16,868 10 DECEMBER 311, 1950 (School) Asseh Flag Fund . 121 39 Trust Funds-Cash and Securities Robert E Clapp Fund 843 56 • In custody of. George E Briggs Fund 143,26 Trustees of Public Trusts $156,983 15 Matthew Allen Memorial Fund 125 53 Trustees of Bridge Charitable Fund 16,868 10 Ellen A Stone Fund 85 08 1,418 82 Trustees of School Fund 1,418 82 Trustees of Cary Memorial Library 27,837.96 Cary Memorial Library 11,224 78 Treasurer of Contributory Retirement System 179,401.80 Beals Library Fund 1,100 00 $382,509.83 Laura M Brigham Library Fund 3,042 50 Leroy S Brown Library Fund 2,000.00 Liabilities Alice Butler Cary Library Fund 1,940.00 Marcia Cary Library Fund Income 354 31 Battle Green Fund-Orin W. Fiske $783 42 Goodwin Musical Collection Fund 1,025 00 Battle Green Fund-Edith C Redman 500.00 Library Book Purchase Fund 1,000 00 Eleanor S. Beals Charity Fund 2,687,14 Jane Phinney Library Fund 124 19 Hallie C. Blake Prize Fund 1,044.17 War Parent's Book Memorial Fund 1,75000 Leroy S Brown Patriot's Day Fund 5,000 00 George W Sarano Memorial Fund 100 00 Leroy S Brown Income Fund 446 61 Nelson W Jenney Library Fund 2,000 00 Colonial Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund 1,100 00 Paulina Burbank Peirce Library Fund 1,000 00 Colonial Cemetery Perpetual Care Income 244 40 Clara Robbins Library Fund 100 00 Munroe Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund 38,285 00 Wellington Library Fund 1,077 18 Munroe Cemetery Perpetual Care Income 1,047 80 27,837 96 Westview Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund 42,078 67 Westview Cemetery Perpetual Care Incime .. I,256 62 War Service Fund1,113 87 Frederick L Emery Fund 5,612 52 Annuity Savings A & B 106,042 18 Emma I Fiske Flower Fund 303 54 Annuity Reserve Fund 14,654 10 Emma I Fiske School Fund136 61 Pension Accumulation Fund 56,629 04 Charles E French Colonial Cemetery Fund2,445 00 Expenses Fund 962 61 Charles E French School Medal Fund 2,507 38 $179,401 B0 Jonas Gammell Charity Fund 629 51 Harriet R Gilmor Charity Fund 779 98 George L Gilmore Fund ........... 10,000 00 Hayes Fountain Fund .. .. 1,230 69 Lexington High School Scholarship Fund ........... 288 12 Herbert T Hilton Munroe Cemetery Fund ..... 4,762 75 George 0 Smith Park Fund 2,573 65 George W Taylor Flag Fund . 2,473 71 George W. Taylor Tree Fund . ... . , 2,484 77 William A Tower Memorial Park Fund 10,000 00 Louise E Wilkin's Flower Fund 75.76 Ellen A Stone Fund 2,000.00 Sarah E.Y.aymond Library Fund 500.00 Charles Lyman Weld Fund 1,428.39 Geneva M. Brown Fund 3,151.63 Everett Milliken Hastings Park Fund 5,125,31 Albert Ball Tenny Fund 4,000.00 $156,983 15 s APPROPRIATIONS-REVENUE and NON-REVENUE Balance Appropriation Expenditures Transfer Carried ACCOUNT from 1949 &Transfers &Transfers to E&D fo 1953 Appropriation Committee Personal Services $595 00 $513 77 $81 23 Expenses . . . 1,000 00 977 87 22 13 Selectmen Personal Services . 6,629 48 6,148 54 480 94 Expenses ... 1,660 00 1,660 00 . . . Accounting Personal Services 7,932 40 7,252 53 679 87 -I Expenses -- 500 00 497 73 2 27 9 Town Clerk and Treasurer Z Personal Services ... . . 9,393 60 8,354 70 1,038 90 Expenses 2,077 50 2,066 39 11 11 0 m Foreclosure and Redemption Tax Ttiles $16594.66 200 00 21 04 $1,873.62 k" Collector Z Personal Services 8,332 03 8,063 76 268.27 a Expenses 2,161 01 2,155 76 5.25 Q Z Assessors Personal Services .... ........ 9,173 60 9,167 80 5.80 Expenses 1,425 00 1,360 98 64 02 Law Personal Services . . ......... 3,000 00 3,000 00 Special Fees .. .. . .. .. 6,000.00 5,880 00 120 00 Expenses 525.00 399 04 125 96 Town Clerk Election Expenses • 434.72 360.86 73 86 Selectmen Election to Expenses ....... 4,024 60 4,017 00 7.60cm APPROPRIATIONS - REVENUE AND NON-REVENUE-Continued ti' 4.- CA ACCOUNT fBa r rom 1949ceAppropriation Expenditures Transfer Carried &Transfers &Transfers to E&P to 1951 Registrations Personal Services 715 00 715 00 Expenses 500 00 500 00 Public Works Office Personal Services 24,950 80 24,175 63 775 17 Expenses . . . 375 00 373 84 1 16 Town Offices and Cary Memorial Personal Services 7,935 20 7,935 20 . . Expenses . ... .. . 24,768 13 21,223 87 2,054 26 1,490 00 Town Offices and Cary Memorial Expenses . 370 00 370 00 a Z Engineering Z Personal Services 17,391 92 16,845 90 546 02 .. .. c Expenses .. 975 00 912 63 62 37 1- Supervision New Development .. 1,000 00 8 64 991 36 m Board of Appeals . 850 00 617 43 232 57 3 Capital Expenditures . ... ...... 500 00 500 00 Planning Board ... 1,750 00 1,006 71 743 29 "' Long Range Planning Board 500 00 439.08 60 92 Police Personal Services 76,265 51 74,231 87 2,033 64 Expenses 7,798 00 7,798.00 Cruiser . 1,250 00 633 55 616 45 Radio System 4,700.00 154.72 4,545.28 Fire Personal Services .... 87,825.41 87,2 1 1.44 613.97 Expenses 17,733.07 17,038.69 137.26 557.12 Expenses 1,550.00 1,550.00 Chief's Car 1,900.00 1,521.61 378.39 APPROPRIATIONS - REVENUE AND NON-REVENUE-Continued Balance Appropriation Expenditures Transfer Carried ACCOUNT from 1949 &Transfers &Transfers to E&D to 1951 Supplementary Const East Lexington Station 19,631 72 7,000 00 16,694 33 9,937 39 Expenses Incidental East Lexington Station 3,000 00 1,645.57 ....... . . 1,354 43 New East Lexington Fire Station ... 10,000 00 . 10,000.00 Plans and Specifications 51 68 51.68 Repairs Fire Alarm System .... ....... 1,006.50 1,006 50 New Fire Engine 16,322.50 16,322 50 Civil Defense . . 1,000.00 243.72 6 28 750 00 --I Building and Plumbing 0 Persona! Services . 5,000 00 5,000 00 Z Expenses 1,075 00 1,071 55 3 45 Wire O Personal Services1,1 00 00 1,100 00 Expenses 225 00 225 00 Weights and Measures - 2l Personal Services 660 00 660 00 ,-I Expenses . .. 300 00 280.00 20.00 0 Z Insect Suppression Personal Services . 544 50 544.50 Wages and Expenses . 2,581 12 2,580.54 .58 Shade Trees Wages and Expenses 11,358.48 11,358.01 .47 Forest Fires Personal Services 50 00 50 00 .. . .... Wages and Expenses 500 00 428 92 71 08 Dog Officer Personal Services 125 00 125 00 N Expenses , .. 568.50 568 0Q 50A ti APPROPRIATIONS --- REVENUE AND NON-REVENUE-Continued A m Balance Appropriation Expenditures 'transfer Carried ACCOUNT from 1949 &Transfers &Transfers to E&Co to 1953 Health Personal Services 3,600 00 3,600.00 ... Expenses ... . 8 155 00 8,123.02 31 98 Eradication of Mosquitoes 3,500 00 3,500.00 Dog Clinic .. 393 00 392.98 02 Dental Clinic Personal Services .. .. 2,000 00 1,846.00 154 00 Expenses . 1,050 00 861.99 188 01 Posture Clinic Expenses 929 40 929 40 ... y Vital Statistics 25 00 13 25 11.75 Z Animal Inspection C Personal Services 618 75 618 75 Sewer Maintenance m Wages and Expenses 4,800.00 3,419 11 1,380.89 Q Sewer Services 21,000.00 20,636 14 363 86 ..... X Sewer Construction S Streets v' Wages and Expenses 66,000.00 16,279 17 49,720 83 North Branch Vine Brook 10,000.00 10,000 00 Drain Construction 5 Streets . .... 1,600 00 526 39 1,073 61 Drain Easement Roosevelt Road 50 00 50 00 . Drain Construction S Street 29,500 00 23,280 48 6,219 52 . . Drain Easements 2,500 00 2,500 00 Ashes and Dumps 8,500 00 6,441 50 2,058 50 Garbage Collection . .. . 10,800 00 1 0,45 0 00 350 00 Highway Maintenance Wages and Expenses . • 67,038 78 57,748 54 9,290 24 APPROPRIATIONS - REVENUE AND NON-REVENUE--Continued Balance Appropriation Expenditures Transfer Carried ACCOUNT from 1949 &Transfers &Transfers to E&D to 1951 Public Works Building .. 13,000 00 1 1,947 54 1,052 16 • Chapter 90 Maintenance 4,500 00 3,807 26 692 74 Chapter 90 Coolidge Avenue 13,949 52 12,301 92 . 1,647 60 Chapter 90 Waltham Street 3,036 26 3,675 57 4,898 34 1,814 49 Chapter 90 Grove Street 85 10 1,983 68 2,046 00 22 78 Construction Watson Road 4,500 00 4,194 21 305 79 Sidewalks-1949 3,870 00 1,828 60 2,041 40 Sidewalk Construction .. ... 6,000 00 3,778 42 392 43 1,829 15 8 O Construction Curbings .. ..... 2,000 00 1,440 06 559 94 Construction Curbings-1949 . 900 00 820 75 79 25 0 Snow Removal 30,000 00 26,230 55 3,217 10 552.35 m Traffic Regulation and Control . . .. 2,500 00 2,499 60 40 . . x Street Lights 29,000 00 27,053 38 1,946 62 . .. Street Signs 1,300 00 776 29 523 71 . . Ci Road Machinery O Wages and Expenses . 25,500 00 23,361 13 2,138 87 •• Z Road Machinery New Equipment • •••• 3,600 00 18,700 00 20,335 82 1,964 18 Liberty Ledgelawn Street 15,000 00 11,275 01 3,724.99 Public Welfare Personal Services .... 5,347 18 4,732 23 614 95 Administration 850 00 824 54 25 46 . Aid and Expenses .. 30,693 70 30,607 74 85 96 A A C Aid and Expenses . • 17,195 80 16,801 11 394 69 .. ❑ AA ^) Aid and Expenses 83,973 09 83,693 80 279 29 .... A APPROPRIATIONS - REVENUE AND NON-REVENUE-Continued w in Balance ACCOUNT from 1949 &Transfers ron & oExntinued tto rE&fer D oarried 1951 Veterans'Benefits Personal Services . . 1,144 01 1,144 01 Aid and Expenses 5,600 00 5,569 47 30 53 Soldier's Burials . ... .. 150 00 133 59 16 41 School Personal Services 459 755 67 455,947 90 3,807 77 Expenses . 104,575 00 104,279 05 295 95 Americanization Classes • 203 00 203 00 Vocational Handicraft Classes ... 4,820 00 4,379 87 440 13 Vocational Handicraft Tuition2,630 00 1,929 50 700 50 a Out of State Travel ... 300 00 124 98 175 02 Z Plans and Specicigations, Repairs, etc . 15,000 00 14,951 87 48 13 C Future School Sites 72 25 72 25 1-- New Oil Burner 590 00 590 00 x m Elementary School Bldg Comm .. 5,000 00 4,027 50 972 50 v 0 Land for New Elem School Site 932 25 932 25 1 Resurfacing Play-area, Parker 600 00 500 00 100 00 co Incidental Expenses New High School 886 87 886 87 High School Bldg Comm 3,000 00 20 73 2,979 27 Land at Parker School 100 00 100 00 . Elementary School Sites Comm 1,000 00 1,000 00 Alterations to Various Schools35,000 00 22,295.95 12,704 05 Addition to Parker School • ....00 .... 5,000 00 Cary Library Personal Services .. 22,750 00 22,547 93 202 07 Expenses ... 12,284 78 12,175 29 109.49 Construction . . . .. , . 1,90915 1,90915 - APPROPRIATIONS - REVENUE AND NON-REVENUE--Continued Balance Appropriation Expenditures Transfer Carried ACCOUNT from 1949 &Transfers &Transfers to E&D to 1951 Park Personal Services 2,953 50 2,953 50 Wages and Expenses 18,000 00 17,993.52 6 48 Recreation Personal Services 6,200 00 5,588.90 671 10 Expenses 2,600 00 2,542 51 57 49 Capital Outlay 16,976 25 16,765.97 210 28 Armistice Day Expenses ... 50 00 50 00 p Memorial Day Expenses . .. 307.86 307.86 . ... Z 19th of April O Expenses 12,000 00 4,000 00 14,609 83 1,390 17 7 Police Pensions .. . . 11,351 21 11,207.22 143 99 r- C Fire Pensions . . .... . . . 5,391 54 5,391 54 Z Public Works Bldg (1949) 275 00 275 00 ri Insurance16,600 00 16,226 48 373 52 ... Z . � z Retirement . . . 22,675 72 22,675 72 Admin Trust Funds . . . . 100 00 95 00 5 00 . Town Report Printing 1,200 00 936 00 264 00 Ambulance Maintenance 350 00 280 34 57 29 12 37 Unclassified Expenses 300 00 146 36 153.64 Reserve Fund 20,000 00 19,823 27 176 73 Unpaid Bills • -699 83 699 83 ... Damages MacKay Property 1,632 50 1,632 50 • Damages McDevitt Property 500 00 • 500 00 to Water Maintenance 35,600 00 35,598 48 1 52 W APPROPRIATIONS - REVENUE AND NON-REVENUE-Continued : N Us Balance Appropriation Expenditures Transfer Carried M ACCOUNT from 1949 &Transfers &Transfers to E&0 to 1951 Water Maintenance-1949 .. 450 00 397 34 52.66 Water Services 34,500 00 34,346 47 153 53 Water Construction ... 21,600 00 61,500 00 60,609 76 3,886 24 18,604,00 Munroe Cemetery Personal Services 522 50 522 50 Maintenance . . 6,000 00 5,997 18 2 82 .... .,.,,,, Westview Cemetery Personal Services ... 893.75 893 75 .. Maintenance ...... 9,300.00 9,297 84 2 16 Captal Outlay 5,000 00 4,998 67 1 33 Interest on Debt .. 22,701 25 22,541 25 16000 Maturing Debt ... . 254,000 00 254,000 00 . . Z C Totals . $97,542 44 $2,175,673 92$2,046,900 60 $69,136 95 $157,178 81 r- m ,1 NON-REVENUE ACCOUNTS 0 Balance Appropriation Expenditures Transfer Carried y ACCOUNT from 1949 &Transfers &Transfers to E&D to 1951 North Lexington Sewer $2,552 65 $2,552 65 Sewer Mains Trunk Lines 64,738.56 $61,766 52 2,972 04 Sewer Construction Sundry Streets 132 12 190,000 00 104,183 49 85,948 63 Water Construction 6-16" 75,621 71 50,076 88 25,544 83 Water Construction 16" and Over 17,311 53 17,311 53 New Elementary School 56,597 28 42,669 39 13,927 89 Alterations to Various Schools ... 155,000 00 138,835 15 16,164 85 Liberty, Ledgelawn Streets Construction - 25,000 00 23,965 30 . 1,034 70 New East Lexington Fire Station . .. ... 45,000 00 45,000 00 $216,953 85 $415,000 00 $466,496 73 $165,457 12 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 253 254 ANNUAL REPORTS 1950 From the County Dog Licenses 2,284 78 RECEIPTS 2,284.78 GENERAL REVENUE From the United States Government Old Age Assistance-Adorn 5,668 56 Taxes-Levy of 1950 -Aid 60,888.73 Dependent Children-Adm 1,213 02 Polls 7,540 00 Personal .. . .. 80,850.35 - Aid 8,589 44 Real Estate 1,159,845.99 76,359 75 1,248,236 34 Other General Revenue For Loss of Taxes Taxes-Prior years Town of Arlington Land 497.77 Polls 508 00 City of Cambridge Land 561.58 Personal 2,282 69 1,059 35 Real Estate 62,976.13 Tax Title Redemptions 65,766 82 Real Estate Tax . .. 1,743 92 Tax Title Possessions 2,740.10 From The Commonwealth Income Tax. . ..... 135,649 22 Military Refund 476 39 4,484.02 Corporation Tax 63,576 96 476.39 Meal Tax . . ..... 2,735.50 201,961 68 TOTAL GENERAL REVENUE 1,616,984.76 Licenses COMMERCIAL REVENUE Liquor 3,000 00 Sunday .. 482.00 Special Assessments and Privileges Bowling 70.00 Special Assessments Milk 84 00 Sewer Junk120 00 Apportioned Paid in advance 5,525 64 Victuallers .. 125 00 Added to 1950 Tax Bills 10,591 42 Automobile Dealers 39 00 Added to Prior Tax Bills 483 08 All Others 106 60 Unapportioned 6,853 25 4,026 60 23,453 39 Street Permits Mania a 342 00 Apportioned paid an advance 1,873 91 9 •• • ••• •••• ••••• Added to 1950 Tax Bills 3,916 66 Building 2,850 00 Added to Prior Tax Bills 148 61 Plumbing ......... . 1,675 50 Unapportioned 3,185 68 Cesspool . 191 00 9,124 86 Oil Burner ... 142 50 Water Transfer of Garbage 20 00 All Other 130 10 Apportioned paid in advance 3,827 07 5,35 i 10 Added to 1950 Tax Bills . 5,464 72 Added to Prior Tax Bills 877 47 Fines and Forfeits Unapportioned ............ 2,916,70 Court Fines 772 00 13,085 96 772 00 Privileges Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Grants and Gifts Levy of 1950 93,241 28 From the Commonwealth Prior Years 10,673 27 Vocational Education 5,216 40 103,914 55 Loss of Taxes-State Land 989 53 Total Special Assessments 6,205 93 and Privileges . - 149,578 76 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 255 256 ANNUAL REPORTS COMMERCIAL REVENUE—DEPARTMENTAL HEALTH AND SANITATION Health Department General Government Dental Clinic . 114 75 Treasurer Slaughtering 13 00 Release Fees—Tax Titles 48 00 Contagious Diseases . 260 71 48 00 Others 19 50 Collector Subsidies Cities &Towns . . I,637 85 Certificate Fees . .. . ... 764 00 2,045 81 Tax Demand Costs298.15 1,062 15 Sewer Department Selectmen House Connections .. 568 11 Miscellaneous 248 50 568 11 248 50 Total Health and Sanitation . 2,613 92 Town Clerk Mortgages Recorded 1,153 16 Mortgages Discharged91 56 HIGHWAYS Pole Location Certificates 72 00 Highway Miscellaneous Certificates 166 03 Joint Maintenance State .. 1,500 00 Sporting License Fees 215 75 Joint Maintenance County 1,500 00 Dog License Fees ... . 255 70 Joint Construction State . 7,329 05 Miscellaneous 215 40 Joint Construction County 6,103 54 2,169 60 Machinery Rentals 39,050 55 Cary Memorial Building Gas Tax Refund (State) 199 35 Rental 450 00 Damages---Claims . 222 68 450 00 Miscellaneous Junk 221.31 Legal Department 56,126 48 Board of Appeals—Hearings 665 11 Total Highways 56,126 48 Planning Board . . 160.00 825.11 Total General Government PUBLIC WELFARE Departmental 4,803 36 Temporary Aid Reimbursement— PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY State 3,143 68 Reimbursement— Police Department Cities&Towns .. 2,015 52 Bicycle Permits 82.50 5,159.20 Revolver Permits 91 00 173.50 Aid to Dependent Children Fire Department Reimbursement— Sale of Old Materials 621.00 State . 7,720.82 Claim 1,006 50 7,720 82 Oil Permits & Blasting 36.00 1,663 50 Soldiers' Benefits Inspection State Aid 2,343.87 Weights and Measures . 287.10 2,343 87 Wires 678 50 Old Age Assistance 965.60 Other Protection Reimbursement— Dog Officer: State ... 58,244.58 Care and killing dogs . 223 50 Reimbursement— 223.50 Cities & Towns . . . 2,165.59 60,410.17 Total Protection of Persons and Total Public Welfare75,634.06 Property 3,026.10 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 257 758 ANNUAL REPORTS SCHOOLS House Rent 70 00 Perpetual Care 3,852.97 Tuitions Other . ............. .. . . 12,875 47 Other Items 110.38 Other Items 3,000 55 11,322.38 Tuition State Wards 1 1,481 42 Total Cemeteries 12,218.53 Athletic Activity1,643 49 Lunch Program24,560 52 53,561 45 INTEREST Total Schools 53,561.45 Cemeteries .. 33 20 RECREATION AND PARKS Taxes . 1,743 92 Tax Titles . 138 13 Bus Tickets .. 40.00 Added to Tax Titles 11 60 Miscellaneous4 00 Motor Vehicle Excise 61 53 44.00 1,988 38 Total Recreation and Parks 44 00 Special Assessments UNCLASSIFIED Sewer 3,407 05 Street 1,738 32 Ambulance Rentals 1,314 00 Water 2,152 22 All Other Items 38 79 7,297 59 Rental Barnes Property ... ..... 780 00 Interest on bank deposits 238 52 Interest on bonds issued .. 303 09 Parking Meters 6,729 66 541 61 175th Anniversary . 1,439.44 Total Interest .... 9,827 5$ 10,301 89 Total Unclassified 10,301 89 MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISES General Loans Water Department Street 25,000.00 Rates of 1950 . . .. 110,694.28 Sewer 190,000.00 Liens Added to Taxes 478 15 .. School 155,000.00 1 1 1,172.43 Premiums 3,909.56 Miscellaneous Fire Station 45,000.00 House Connections 1950 408 20 418,909 56 House Connections Prior Years , 333 32 Total Municipal Indebtedness 418,909 56 Sundry Items 275 35 1,016 87 Total Public Service Enterprises 112,189 30 REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS Refunds CEMETERIES Insurance 47 65 Munroe Old Age Assistance Aid& Exp 973 09 Public Welfare " .. 56.22 Annual Care 144 75 Dependent Children " " 147 68 Interments . . 267 00 1,224.64 Foundations 110 40 Perpetual Care .. ...... 350 00 Cemetery Department Other Items 24 00 Munroe Perpetyal Care Fund 500 00 896 15 Westview Perpetual Care Fund 1,500 00 Westview Colonial Perpetual Care Fund 50 00 Sale of Lots 4,679 53 French Fund 50 00 Interments 1,757 00 2,100 00 Foundations 852 50 Total Refund and Transfers 3,324 64 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 259 260 ANNUAL REPORTS AGENCY, TRUST AND INVESTMENTS Selectmen's Department Agency Personal Services Sporting Licenses 1,681.75 Executive Clerk 2,895 88 Dog Licenses 2,950.40 Senior Clerk 1,783 46 Tailings 33.96 Junior Clerk 1,469.20 4,666,13 6,148 54 Deposits Expenses Sewer House Connections 19,525.00 Selectmen 1,000 00 Water House Connections . 19,675,00 Postage&Office Supplies 302.43 Hydrants 100 00 Bond 5 00 Veterans Deposits ....... . 800 00 Advertising 110 95 40,100 00 Recording Deeds 30.25 Federal Withholding Tax . ... 82,072 87 Constable Service 69 92 82,072.87 Equipment and Repairs 28 85 Other Trusts Other Expenses . 112.60 Tower Park . 240 00 1,660 00 Geo Barden Fund 249 80 489 80 Accounting Department Total Agency,Trust and Personal Services investments . .... .. . ... 127,328 78 Accountant 3,542 71 ... 2,656,473 17 Senior Clerk 2,102 22 Total Cash ReceiptsJunior unior Clerk . ..... 1,602 22 Cash Balance January 1, 1950 969,594 80 7,252 53 GRAND TOTAL 3,626,067 97 Expenses Postage&Office Supplies 231 88 Office Equipment 60 05 Binding 39 50 Association Dues 3 00 1950 State Forms . ....... . 137 26 Sundry 26 04 EXPENDITURES 497 73 (Including cash payments and departmental transfers) Town Clerk and Treasurer's Department GENERAL GOVERNMENT Personal Services Treasurer and Town Clerk 4,100 00 Appropriation Committee Clerks 4,254 70 8,354 70 Personal Services Expenses Secretary 422 52 Office Expenses 718 39 Extra Clerical Service 91 25 Bond Premium 278 50 $513 77 Parking Meters1,003 25 Expenses Other Expenses 66 25 2,066 39 Postage Office Supplies 194 28 Equipment and Repairs 72 78 Foreclosure and Redemption of Tax Titles 2 104 00 Printing Reports ...... . . 490 00 Collector's Department Meeting Expenses 24 80 Personal Services Association Dues 31 00 Collector 4,270 83 Sundry . 5 00 Senior Clerk 2,175 45 Consultant 160 01 Junior Clerk . . 1,617 48 977 87 8,063 76 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 261 262 ANNUAL REPORTS Expenses Public Works---Superintendent's Office Postage & Office Expenses 1,51650 Bond Premium .... 586.26 Personal Services Other Expenses 53 00 Superintendent . . 6,896 11 Z155 76 Assistant Superintendent 3,733.33 Assessors' Department Office Manager810.00 Personal Services Clerical • •• 12,736.19 24,175.63 Assessors 1,800.00 Secretary .• 3,64'0.00Expenses Senior Clerk 2,173 60 Postage, Supplies and Junior Clerk i,554 20 Equipment 348 64 9,167 80 Sundry 25 20 Expenses 373 84 Postage, Supplies and Equipment575 00 AutomoobilileeAllowance 75 00 Town Offices and Cary Memorial Bldg. Transfer Fees 243 78 Personal Services Assistant Assessors 330 00 Other Expenses 133 75 Janitor 3,016 00 1,360.98 Assistant Janitor . 2,459 60 Second Ass't Janitor 2,459 60 Law Department 7,935 20 Persona! Services Expenses Town Counsel . .. 3,000 00 Special Fees Fuel 832 0 5,880 00 Labor Other Expenses .. .. . 399 04 3,132 05 9,279 04 Lights and Power 2,624 25 Gas . • 148 88 Election Department Telephone 2,086 41 Expenses (Jurisdiction Selectmen) Repairs &Other Expenses 12,422 77 Wardens &Other Officers .. 2,073 11 21,223 87 Meals31 1 25 Printing, Preparing, Town Offices—Cary Memorial Bldg. Mailing Warrants 1,517 31 Sundry Items 115 33 1949 Appropriation 4,017 00 Repairing Vacuum Pump 350 00 Election Department Counter Repair 20 00 370 00 Expenses (Jurisdiction Town Clerk) Postage and Supplies 80 86 Voting Lists 280 00 Engineering Department 360 86 . Personal Services Personal Department Assistant Engineer .. 3,588 00 Services Others 13,257 90 Registrars 493 00 16,845 90 Assistant Registrars 222 00 715 00 Expenses Expenses Field and Office Supplies and Clerk 45 00 Equipment . 415 69 Postage and Supplies 52 08 Maps and Blue Prints 74 23 Printing Voting Lists 146 00 Equipment Rentals 390 28 Tally Sheets and Ballots 163 00 • Sundry 32 43 Advertising 93 92 912 63 500 00 Supervision of new Development 8 64 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 263 264 ANNUAL REPORTS Planning Board Expenses Clerical ... . 171 75 Office Expenses .... 943278 64 61 Postage and Supplies 24 34 Telephone 28 791 , 9 P Special Services ... ... 293 96 Apparatus 13 Other Expenses 516 66 Equipment for Men 1,5215223 1,006 71 Fire Fighting Equipment 550 20 Board of Appeals Equipment Repair Alarm Box and Radio Main- 3 447.82 Clerical . 221 00 tenance Postage and Supplies 143 30 Extension of Fire Alarm 2,200 00 Advertising ... .. 253 13 Shop Supplies . 230 96 617 43 Hose837 90 Feul and Light ... ••. 2,417 09 TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT 136,582 62 Maintenance of Building and Grounds ... .. .. 1,981 06 Gasoline and Oil .... .. 895 08 PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY Auto Allowance ... 166 67 Damages .. .. .. 404 00 Police Department All Other 278 40 Personal Services 17,038 69 Chief . . 4,100 00 Plans and Specifications for Completing Siegeenant New East Lexington Fire Station Patrolmen 63,415 51 Blueprints . Sergeants 6,676 36 51 68 Matron .... 40 00 74,231 87 Supplementary Construction of Expenses East Lexington Fire Station Postage and Office Supplies. 242 42 Contract 15,314 40 1,206 29 Office Equipment . .. 362.67 Professional Services ... . 35 25 Office Repair 400.00 Gravel .• •••• 53.67 Telephone . 1,795.25 Equipment Rentals .. Motor Equipment Maintenance 1,213 00 Blueprints .. 51.92 32 80 Gasoline and Oil .... 1,623 02 Travel Expense 16,694.33 Radio Maintenance 284 50 Equipment for Men 1,143 44 Expenses Incurred in Completing Meals 61 78 New East Lexington Fire Station Photographic Supplies and Sundry Professional Service 172 99 SdrItems 576 7 Labor 246 44 Sund76 17Equipment and Supplies .... 1,165 47 7,798 00 Equipment Rentals . 60 67 Police Crusier •. 633 55 1,645 57 Radio System • 154 72 Emergencey Repairs Fire Alarms 1,006 50 System Fire Department Fire Chief's Car 1,521.61 Personal Services Equipment . •••• Deputy Chief .. 4,050 00 Captain and Lieutenants . 20,881 71 Civilian Defense 6 Privates 59,140 14 Postage and Supplies .... 60 160 116 Call Men 2,740.64 Office Supplies •••• Extra Duty Clerk • 3.00 398 95 243.72 87,211 44 , TOWN OF LEXINGTON 265 266 ANNUAL REPORTS Special Appropriation Fire Dept. Equipment Rentals 584 25 Gravel 186 25 Contract 45,000 00 Airplane Spraying . . .. 500 00 Trees , 398 05 Fire Department Sundry Items 34 95 11,358.01 1949 Appropriation Forest Fires Repairing Fire Alarm System 1,550 04 Personal Services Building and Plumbing Department Warden 50 00 Wages and Expenses Personal Services Inspector 5,000 00 Labor 329 50Supplies and Equipment 89 88 Expenses Meals . 9 54 Auto Allowance 600 00 428 92 Other Expenses 471 55 1,071 55 Dog Officer Salary 125 00 Wire Inspectors Department Feeding Dogs, etc. ..........„ ... . 568 00 Personal Services Inspector 1,100.00 TOTAL PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY 278,773.20 Expenses Auto Allowance 200 00 HEALTH AND SANITATION Other Expenses 25.00 Health Department 225 00 Inspector 3,600 00 Sealer of Weights and Measures Expenses Auto Allowance300 00 Personal Services Office Expenses ... 124 95 Sealer 660 00 Laboratory Supplies 401.89 Expenses Quarantine and Contagious Auto Allowance 240.00 Diseases 92 55 Other Expenses . . 40.00 Hospitals 190 10 280.00 Cities and Towns 730 00 Tuberculosis 4,517 50 trisect Suppression Lex. Visiting Nurse Assn. 378 28 Personal Services Premature Babies .... 1,240 70 Inspector .... 544,50 Other Expenses .... .. 147 05 8,123 02 Wages and Expenses Labor .. . 1,836 64 Mosquito Control 3,500 00 Equipment and Repair 283 93 Dog Clinic Insecticides 277 87 Expenses Equipment Rentals .... 165 60 Veterinarian 100 00 Supplies 15 45 Other Expenses 292 98 Sundry 1 05 392 98 2,580 54 Shade Trees Dental Clinic Wages and Expenses Personal Services Labor . . . 7,343 31 Dentist 1 470 00 Tools and Repair . . 1,551 73 Nurse . . .. . . 376 00 1,846 00 Insecticides 759 47 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 267 268 ANNUAL REPORTS Sewer Mains—Trunk Lines Expenses Equipment and Repair . .. 611.65 Labor 292 10 Dental Supplies • 199 94 Contracts . .... 50,756 43 • ' Other Expenses ... 50 40 Town Equipment5 00 861 99 Const. Engineering Supvr ... 10,321 79 Advertising . ... 7 20 Posture Clinic Special Traffic Duty ... 384.00 Expenses 150 00 61,766 52 Physician . ....... Nurses .... 774 40 Drain Construction—Sundry Streets Other Expenses .. . 5 00 929 40 Labor 6,205 81 Town Equipment 1,893 50 Vital Statistics • 13.25 Other Equipment Rentals 4,554.74 Pipe .... 6,899.18 Supplies 2,294.53 Animal Inspection 618 75 Drains, Manholes 1,425.14 Inspector •• Sundry . 7.58 23,280 48 Sewer Maintenance Drain Construction—Sundry Streets Wages and Expenses 586 91 Labor ••• 1, 1949 Appropriation Equipment and Repair 27 25 Pipe ... .. 137.00 Pumping Station ... 213 50 Drains 73.00 Light and Power .... 1,020 76 Labor 156.36 Office Expenses •. 25 25 Sand 16.25 Equipment Rentals .. 527.44 Other Equipment Rentals 105.00 Other Expenses ... 18.00 487 61 3,419.11 Garbage Collection Sewer Construction—Sundry Streets Contract 10,450.00 Labor .. ... 26,857 79 Town Equipment .... 9,030.55 Pipe, Cement and Supplies ... 18,843.13 Care of Dumps and Removal of Ashes Oil 106.03 Labor 5,560 33 Claims 132 45 Town Equipment 685 13 Contract 38,032 58 Other Items ... 19b 04 Recording Fees 129 60 22,002 90 6,441.50 Equipment Rentals '"' 1,568 47 Equipment and Supplies 2,833 66 TOTAL HEATH AND SANITATION 266,829.41 Drains •••• ' . Purchase of Land 1100 00 100 00 Sundry 120,838.17 HIGHWAYS Public Works Building Sewer Services Labor 9,332.36 Labor 7,774.02 Fuel, Light and Power 1,364,39 JointPipe andCFittings 2,165 46 Equipment and Repair . 291.46 Compound 54 04 Mechanics Tools and Equipment 243.09 Supplies e.. 1,559.08 Bldg Repairs and Supplies . 680 76 Equipment Rentals • 8,669.33 Other Items .... 25.00 All Expenses ... 28.00 1 1,937 06 20,260 63 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 269 270 ANNUAL REPORTS Public Works Building Street Lights ,. 27,053 38 1949 Appropriation Sprinkler System 275 00 Street Signs Labor 592 04 Highway Maintenance Signs .. 83 90 PaWages and Expenses t 19 80 Cement and Pipe 9 80 Postage and Office Supplies 176.74 Town Equipment 76 00 Labor 22,771.08 Sundry 95 Asphalt and Tarvia 7,797 86 Stone, Gravel, Loam & Brick 13,117 77 776.29 Sundry Supplies 317 29 Street Construction—Sundry Streets-- Equipment and Repairs ... . 110 19 Liberty,Ledgelawn Town & Private Equip. Rentals 791 73 Bridge . ... 1,245 00 Labor 674 43 Other Items 420 88 Contract 34,201.18 57,748.54 Blue Prints 50.40 Supplies . . 181.38 Highway Dept. Road Machinery Advertising 33.92 Expenses Town Equipment99.00 Parts and Repairs 8,714 63 Gasoline, Greese and Oil 10,237.48 35,240 31 Oxygen and Acetylene 293.66 Chapter#90 Maintenance Tires and Tubes .. 3,948.48 Sundry 166.88 Labor263.53 23,361 13 Stone, Gravel, Asphalt . . 3,180.23 New Equipment .... 20,335 82 Equipment Rentals ........ 363.50 3,807.26 Snow Removal Highway Maintenance Labor 11,066 93 Chapter#90—Waltham Street Plow and Truck Repairs 1,933 44 Contract 4,254 98 New Plows . 530.00 Town Equipment 12 00 Equipment Rentals . 8,796.43 Damages 425.00 Gravel, Sand and Salt .... 2,630.65 Sidewalks and Steps 205.18 Sundry Equipment 583.51 Pipe 1.18 Sundry Supplies .... 373 91 4,898 34 Sundry .. 315 68 Highway Maintenance 26,230 55 Chapter#90—Construction Traffic Regulation and Control Fence 2,046 00 Labor ........ 1,378 98 Light ... 125 65 Highway Maintenance Signs ..... .. 87 93 Paint 543 75 Chapter#90 Watson Road Equipment Rentals 132 98 Contract 3,490 04 Equipment and Repairs 38 95 Labor 57 20 Railroad Signal 100 00 Advertising 32 63 All Others 43 76 Equipment 22 00 Parking Meter---Traffic Rules 47.60 Seeding592.34 2,499 60 4,194 21 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 271 272 ANNUAL REPORTS Highway Maintenance Aid and Expenses Chapter #90—Coolidge Avenue Cash Grants 17,812 80 Contract 12,288 77 General Relief 12,617 58 Advertising 13 15 Other Items 177 36 12,301.92 30,607 74 Sidewalk Construction Aid to Dependent Children Contract . 3,723.40 Aid and Expenses All Other 55.02 Cash Grants 23,337.46 3.778.42 Old Age Assistance Sidewalks Aid and Expenses 1949 Appropriation Cash Grants 139,684.94 Labor 18.00 Other Cities and Town 3,574.04 Supplies 2.40 143,258.98 Contract . ... 1,808 20 1,828 60 Veterans' Benefits Curbing Construction Director . 1,144.01 Labor 33 24 Aid and Expenses Contract 926 92 Cash Grants 4,421.10 Curbing and Supplies 406.90 All Other 1,148.37 Equipment Rentals 73 00 5,569.47 1,440 06 Soldiers' Burials 133.59 Curbings 1949 Appropriation TOTAL WELFARE AND VETERANS' SERVICES 215,361 47 Contract 820.75 TOTAL HIGHWAYS 240,573.24 SCHOOLS Schools WELFARE Personal Services Superintendent ... . 6,549.98 Welfare Attendance Officer . . 200.04 Personal Services Clerk 8,899.76 Agent - 3,600 00 Teachers (High) 185,124.86 Social Worker 2,173.60 Teachers (Elem.) 197,700.67 Senior Clerk 2,173.60 Teachers (Special) 16,241.64 Junior Clerk 1,887 60 Janitors (High) 14,314 38 `9,834 80 Janitors (Elem) 17,265 82 *4346 05 Paid from Federal Grants 0 A,A Maintenance Employees (High) 5,313 43 * 756 52 Paid from Federal Grants A 0 C Nurse and Physicians 4,188 32 Administration Home Instruction 149 00 Postage, Supplies and Equip 832 06 455,947 90 Telephone 261 52 Expenses Auto Expense 97 68 General Expenses 1,240 32 Gas and Oil 88 95 Textbooks . 11,437 21 Meeting Expenses 97 15 Supplies and Other Expenses Gas 24 86 of Instruction , 13,658 23 Town Equipment 67 20 Fuel 11,567 56 All Other 6 00 Light and Power 6,588 25 *1,475.42 Water .. . 785 82 *650 88 Paid from Federal Grants O.A.A. Towel and Laundry Work 1,938 00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 27a 274 ANNUAL REPORTS Telephone 1,310 37 Addition to Parker School Janitors Supplies ........ . . .. .. 2,489 62 Contract 41,387.37 Gas 1,017 92 "r+ Repairs 19,556.44 Land at Parker School 100 00 Libraries 1,484.85 School—Oil Burner . Health Supplies 252,71 590.00 Travel and Expenses 246.43 Resurfacing Parker School Play Area 500.00 Transportation 14,573 80 Elementary School Committee Tuition 373.56 Advertising 27.50 Auto Driving Expense 251.83 Athletic Supplies 6,820.60 GraaduationnSupplies 449.29 High School Building Committee Miscellaneous Supplies 1,734 68 Blue Prints New Equipment 6,162 87 20 73 School Committee Expenses. 338 14 TOTAL SCHOOL 104,279 05 786,924 02 Americanization Classes 203.00 Vocational Education LIBRARY Library Tuition 1,929 50 Personal Services Librarian 4,000 00 Vocational Education— Assistants and Substitutes 15,334 92 Handicraft Classes 4,379 87 Janitors . 3,213 01 George Barden Fund 69 13 -- 22,547.93 4,449 00 Expenses Administration 878 06 Out-of-State Travel 324 98 Books, Periodicals 5,136 90 Microfilm 258.28 New Elementary School Binding 1,429 55 Fuel and Light1,928 42 Architects - Building and Grounds 2,483 15 Contract ... 38,926 00 Stone, Gravel, Posts 10 30 Other Expenses 50 93 Supplies and Equipment 2,328 63 li. 12,175 29 Paving . 1,402 50 Cary Memorial Library—Construction Advertising ... .. 1.96 42,669.39 Contract 1,909 15 Plans and Specifications for TOTAL LIBRARY 36,632 37 Additions,Repairs and Altera- ations to Elem Schools RECREATION AND UNCLASSIFIED Professional Seryices 12,128 33 _ Advertising . .. . 29 20 parks and Playgrounds 12,157 53 Personal Services Alterations to Various School Superintendent . . .... 2,953 50 Contract .. 120,659 44 2,953 50 Supplies and Equipment 1,502.25 Wages and Expenses Trucking 219.50 Postage, Office Supplies and Blue Prints 102 88 Equipment . . 72 10 5und 54 00 Telephone 108 10 ry 122,538 07 Auto Allowance 400 00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 275 276 ANNUAL REPORTS Labor 12,515 35 Patriots Day 14,602,48 Eqiupment and Repairs 1,261 49 Equipment Rentals 665 90 Insurance Grass Seed, Fertilizer, etc 1,236 66 0 8$ 4 Workmen's Compensation ensation 7, 5 Light and Power . 216 75 Liabilityp 450 89 Water 93 38 Flag Pole Maintenance .. 193 I8 Auto Liability 2,826 42 Loam, Pipe and Chemicals 515 13 Auto, Fire and Thelf . 18 92 Sundry Supplies . . ... 597 35 Building Fire 3,148 93 Paving . , ..... ... 100 00 Property Damage 2,423 44 Other Expenses . ... 18 13 Printing Forms . 47 50 17,993 52 16,226 48 Recreation Committee Town Report Printing 936.00 Ambulance Maintenance 219 94 Personal Services Playground Instructors .... .... 4,788 00 Administration of Trust Funds 95.00 Clerk 83.80 Unclassified 146 36 Director 616.00 Janitor Service 53.00 Long Range Planning Committee Sundry 48.10 Printing and Postage 439 08 5,588 90 Wages and Expenses Unpaid Bills 699 83 Postage and Office Supplies.. 38 73 TOTAL RECREATION AND UNCLASSFIED 118,791.91 Printing 95.75 Prizes, Craft Material 255 82 Equipment and Repair 1,427 26 Transportation 100 00 PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISES Skating Rink 600 00 Water Maintenance Sundry ... 24 95 2,542.51 Wages and Expenses Capital Outlay Postage and Office Supplies Labor 185.29 and Equipment . 1,050.99 Toilet Facilities 12,174.50 Labor - 13,069.83 Kineens Pond (Contract) 4,375.00 Pipe, Hydrants, etc 3,028.24 Sundry 31.18 Meters and Parts 7,795.34 16,765 97 Asphalt Stone and Gravel 166.20 Equipment Rentals 2,457 84 Pensions _. Manholes 92 34 Police 11,207 22 Equipment Repairs 153 41 11,247 22 Interest on Debt 7,405 00 Fire .. 5,391.54 Water—Arlington .. 161 94 5,391.54 Other Expenses . 217 35 35,598.48 Board of Retirement Water Maintenance— Expenses .. . .... .. 325 00 Wages and Expenses Accrued Liability 22,350 72 1949 Appropriation 22,675 72 Meters .... 388 87 Sundry 8 47 397 34 Memorial Day 307.86 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 277 278 ANNUAL REPORTS Water Services Paint, Lumber, Cement, etc 182 92 Telephone • 71 00 Labor 7,340 79Water 12 22 Pipe and Fittings 14,702.16290 290 00 Valves 764 46 Curb Boxes 2,506 17 Other Expenses ... 42 33 6,498 95 Meters and Parts 77 17 Equipment Rentals . 8,380 27 Lumber, Stone, Gravel .. 370 47 Westview Other Expenses 104 98 34,346.47 Personal Services Superintendent 618 75 Water Construction Sundry Sheets Clerk 275 04 893.75 Contract 7,236.00 Wages and Expenses Labor .. 4,319.23 Postage and Office Supplies 7.50 Pipe and Fittings 36,510 36 Labor . .. 8,795 22 Equipment Rentals 7,717.76 Equipment and Repairs . .... 420.94 Valves 879 99 Shrubs, Fertilizer, etc. 759.77 Hydrants 1,037 67 Pipe, Lumber, Cement 309.74 Gas and Oil 340 44 Auto Allowance 200 00 Asphalt, Sand, etc 1,864.83 Equipment Rental . 50 00 Tools and Repair ... 137 96 Water, Oil and Gas 205 14 Damages 125 00 All Other 30 22 Sundry 440 52 10,778 53 60,609.76 Capital Outlay Water Construction 6-16"Pipe Developing and Grading 3,132 92 Labor 9,001 97 Equipment 1,500 00 Pipe 17,189.80 Labor 365 75 Equipment Rentals 5,859.00 4,998.67 Sand, Gravel, Asphalt, etc. 5,705.62 Valves and Boxes 6,896.26 Colonial Cemetery Supply Equipment 1,134.39 Labor 135 80 Contract 4,162.96 Sundry 126 88 TOTAL CEMETERIES—Including Perpetual Care Income 23,828 20 50,076 88 TOTAL WATER 181,028 93 Property Damages . 1,632 50 CEMETERIES Interest an Debt Munroe Personal Services Highway Loans . . 1,373 75 Superintendent 247 50 Sewer Loans 9,835 00 Clerk 275 00 Sewer and Drains 720 00 522 50 School 9,953 75 Fire 618 75 Wages and Expenses Other ... 40 00 Labor • 5,449 69 22,541 25 Equipment Repairs 249 45 Shrubs, Fertilizer, etc 201 34 TOTAL INTEREST ON DEBT 22,541.25 TABLE OF TOWN DEBT DECEMBER 31, 1950 SHOWING ANNUAL PAYMENTS OF INTEREST TO BE RAISED BY REVENUE Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Dui in -,- Due in Due in Duo in Due in Due in TITLE OF LOAN Total Rate 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 Sewer and Surface Drainage Loan of 1938 $1,080 00 11/2% $540 00 $360 00 $180 00 . .. . . . ... . Sewer Loan of 1938 630 00 13/4% 315 00 210 00 105 00 .. . .. .. , , .. „ , „,,,, . Central Fire Station Loan 1946 600 00 3/4% 262 50 187 50 112 50 37 50 . . . .. ... . . . ... .. ... . .. .. . ... No Lexington Sewer Construction Loan of 1946 3,570 00 1% 1,020 00 850 00 680 00 510 00 340 00 $170 00 . . .. Sewer Mains 1947 735 00 1 12% 195 00 165 00 135 00 105 00 75 00 45 00 15 00 Water Mains 16" 1947 14,520 00 11/2% 1,290 00 1,230 00 1,170 00 1,110 00 1,050 00 990 00 930 00 870 00 810 00 750 00 $690 00 $630 00 $570 00 $510 00 $450 00 390 00 330 00 270 00 210.00 150 00 90 00 30 00 ... . ..... . . ..... ... Water Mains 6-16" 1947 (No 1) 525 00 11/2% 337 50 150 00 37 50 . . . . .. . ...... .... .. .. .. . . . .. .... Street Construction 1947 (No 1) 2,487 50 11/4 96 637 50 537 50 437 50 350 00 262 50 175 00 87 50 . .. . .. ....... .... . . .... . .. .. . . . .. . .. Street Construction 1947 (No 2) 1,680 00 11/2% 420 00 360 00 300 00 240 00 180 00 120 00 60 00 . . .. ... ... . . School Land (High) 1947 2,340 00 11/2% 285 00 255 00 225 00 210 00 195 00 180 00 165 00 150 00 135 00 120 00 105 00 90 00 75 00 60 00 45 00 30 00 15 00 ... . .. . .. . . .. . .. School Land (Elementary) 1947 2,295 00 1 Y2% 255 00 240 00 225 00 210 00 195 00 180 00 165 00 150 00 135 00 120 00 105 00 90 00 75 00 60 00 45 00 30.00 15.00 • ,. ,. . .. „ Water Mains 6-16" 1947 (No 2) 3,675 00 1%2 96 975 00 825 00 675 00 525 00 375 00 225 00 75 00 .. .... ... .. Water Mains 6-16" 1948 22,575 00 13/4% 3,500 00 3,150 00 2,800 00 2,493 75 2,231 25 1,968 75 1,706 25 1,443 75 1,181 25 918 75 656 25 393 75 131 25 .. . ,. . ...... . . .. ... •. . . ., Sewer Mains (Trunk Lines) 1948 57,443 75 13/4% 4,375 00 4,200 00 4,025 00 3,850 00 3,675 00 3,500 00 3,325 00 3,150 00 2,975 00 2,800 00 2,625 00 2,450 00 2,275 00 2,100 00 1,925 00 1,750 00 1,575 00 1,400 00 1,225.00 1,050.00 875 00 700 00 525.00 393 75 306 25 218 75 131 25 43.75 ,.,. Sewer Mains 1948 3,893 75 13/4% 1,050 00 875 00 700 00 525 00 350 00 218 75 131 25 43 75 . .. .. .... ., .... New Elementary School 1948 70,875 00 13/4% 7,656 25 7,218 75 6,781 25 6,343 75 5,906 25 5,468 75 5,031 25 4,593 75 4,156 25 3,718 75 3,281 25 2,843 75 2,406 25 1,968 75 1,531 25 1,093 75 656 25 218 75 , Remodeling Hancock School 4,800 00 11/2% 1,125 00 975 00 825 00 675 00 525 00 375 00 225 00 75 00 . . ,. „ .. ., .. Sewer Mains 1949 2,250 00 11/4% 500 00 437 50 375 00 312 50 250 00 187 50 125 00 62 50 Sewer Mains 1950 42,175 00 13/490 3 237 50 3,062 50 2,887 50 2,712 50 2,537 50 2,362 50 2,187 50 2,012 50 1,881 25 1,793 75 1,706 25 1,618 75 1,531 25 1,443 75 1,356 25 1,268 75 1,181 25 1,093 75 1,006 25 918 75 831 25 743 75 656 25 568 75 481 25 393.75 306.25 218.75 131 25 43.75 East Lexington Fire Station 2,531 25 11/4% 531 25 468 75 406 25 343 75 281 25 218 75 156 25 93 75 31 25 ... . . .. . .. ... ..., Street Loan 1950 781 25 11/4 06 281 25 218 75 156 25 93 75 31 25 Reconstruction and Remodeling Schools 4,900 00 13/4% 962 50 787 50 700 00 612 50 525 00 437 50 350 00 262 50 175 00 87 50 .. . . ... . . .... . Addition Parker School 18,375 00 13/% 1,750 00 1,662 50 1,575 00 1,487 50 1,400 00 1,312 50 1,225 00 1,137 50 1,050 00 962 50 875 00 787 50 700 00 612 50 525 00 437 50 350 00 262 50 175 00 87 50 .. ........ ......... $264,737 50 $31,501 25 $28,426 25 $25,513 75 $22,747 50 $20,385 00 $18,135 00 $15,960 00 $14,045 00 $12,530 00 $11,271 25 $10,043 75 $8,903 75 $7,763 75 $6,755 00 $5,877 50 $5,000 00 $4,122 50 $3,245 00 $2,616.25 $2,206 25 $1,796 25 $1,473 75 $1,181 25 $962 50 $787 50 $612 50 $437 50 $262 50 $131.25 $4335 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 279 280 ANNUAL REPORTS Maturing Debt REPORT OF THE TOWN TREASURER Highway 12,000 00 Sewer 50,000 00 Sewer and Drains 12,000 00 December 31, 1950 School 38,000 00 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Water 124,000 00 Lexington,Massachusetts Fire 70,000 00 Gentlemen Municipal Relief 8,000 00 254,000 00 Following is the report of the Town Treasurer for the year 1950 TOTAL MATURING DEBT 254,000 on Cash on hand January 1, 1950 $969,594 80 County Tuberculosis Assessment 13,554 06 Receipts during year 1950 3,626,090 94 State Taxes 54,090 85 County Taxes 51,488 38 4,595,685 74 Sporting Licenses ...... . 1,681 75 Expenditures during year 1950 per Warrants 2,816,789 60 Dog Licenses 2,937 80 Trustees of Public Trusts Balance on hand January 1, 1951 $1,778,896 14 Munroe Cum Fund 350 00 are Perpetual CareREPORT OF TAX TITLE ACCOUNT Westview Cemetery Number of Tax Titles on hand December 31, 1949 23 Perpetual Care Fund 3,850 97 'Number of New Tax Titles Added 1950 " 41 4,200 97 Tailings 3 52 64 Withholding Taxes. 82,072 87 Number of Tax Titles Released 1950 16 Refunds. -Number of Tax Titles on hand December 31, 1950 .. 48 Total Amount $2,474 83 Real Estate Taxes 7,035 92 Personal Taxes103 19 Poll Tax22 00 LEXINGTON TRUST COMPANY Motor Vehicle Excise 2,093 56 Public Services 5,820 08 Bank Deposits in the Name of the Town of Lexington , . General 50 00 James 1 Carroll, Town Treasurer Interest 23 03 Cemetery 2 00 Balance December 31, 1950 $730,407 28 Veterans Lots 100 00 Balance December 31, 1950 per check book $587,819 45 Estimated Receipts 54 02 Outstanding Checks December 31, 1950 143,150 33 Miscellaneous 10 00 15,313 80 730,969 78 Parking Meter Fund ... 3,452.89 ,Warrant #1-1951 562 50 School Lunch Program .... 22,124 37 $730,407 28 $730,407.28 High School Athletic Account 8Q3 91 Tower Park Memorial Fund 234.52 Premium on Loans 1,260 79 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BOSTON Premium on Bonds 70.00 253,290 48 Balance December 31, 1950 per statement .... $1,980 28 Balance December 31, 1950 per check book $1,980 28 TOTAL EXPENDITURES • 2,816,789 60 CASH BALANCE DEC 31, 1950. 809,278 37 THE NATIONAL SHAWMUT BANK OF BOSTON GRAND TOTAL $3,626,067 97 Balance December 31, 1950 per statement $2,000 00 Balance December 31, 1950 per check book $2,000 00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 281 282 INDEX THE SECOND NATIONAL BANK OF BOSTON Balance December 31, 1950 per statement $1,772 81 Balance December 31, 1950 per check book . . $1,772 81 INDEX THE MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK OF BOSTON Balance December 31, 1950 per statement . . $102,866 16 Page Balance December 31, 1950 per check book ... . $102,866 16 Animal Inspector, Report of 33 Appeals, Report of Board of , 96 Appointed Officers . 5 THE DAY TRUST COMPANY OF BOSTON April 19th Committee, Report . .. 64 Balance December 31, 1950 per statement $51,213 88 Assessors, Report of Board of 87 Balance December 31, 1950 per check book .. $51,213 88 Births 144 Building Inspector, Report of . ... 61 TOWN OF LEXINGTON CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT SYSTEM FUNDS Cary Memorial Library James J Carroll, Town Treasurer Investment Committee, Report of 123 Total in account December 31, 1950 . . $179,401 80 Librarian, Report of27 In office or transit $578 10 Treasurer, Report of. . .. 121 Interest accrued ............ 550 00 Trustees, Report of ...... ... .. ... . . 109 . United States Savings Bonds 81,000 00 Cemetery Commissioners, Report of . 59 American Tel. & Tel. Company (Shares) 5,131.74 Committees Appointed 8 New York Telephone Company (Shares) 5,068.69 Cooperative Bank Shares 6,360.00 Deaths 146 Total on Deposit 80,713.27 Dental Clinic, Report of 79 $179,401.80 Director of Accounts, Report of .. . .. . 76 Respectfully submitted, Engineer, Report of 126 JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk Fire Engineers, Report of .. 68 Health Sanitarian, Report of .... 30 Health, Report of Board of 74 Highway Division, Report of 129 Jurors, List of 92 Lectures, Report of Committee on 32 Marriages 145 Middlesex County Extension, Report of 26 Milk Inspector, Report of 30 Park Division, Report of 66 Financial Report 91 Planning Board, Report of . . 127 Plumbing Inspector, Report of 31 INDEX 283: 284 INDEX Police Department, Report of .. 84 ACCOUNTANT'S DEPARTMENT Posture Clinic, Report of .... . 78 Public Welfare Agent, Report of 62 Accounting Department Public Works, Report of Superintendent of I28 Expenses . . . 260 Personal Services 260 Recreation, Report of Committee on 22 Report of Director of 23 Administration of Trust Funds 276 Retirement Board, Report of Treasurer of 139 Agency, Trust and Investments 259 Retirement Board, Report of ..... 140 Ambulance--Maintenance .. 276 School Department 34 Animal Inspector—Personal Services 267 Sealer of Weights and Measures, Report of 60 Selectmen, Report of ... ... 18 Appropriation Accounts—Revenue ... .. ..... , 245 Sewer Division, Report of 137 Appropriation Accounts—Non Revenue . . 252 Slaughtering, Report of Inspector of ... .. 30 Appropriation Committee Tax Collector, Report of ... 32 Expenses 259 Town Accountant, Report of 230 Personal Services ... .. .... 259 Town Clerk, Report of 143 Assessors' Department Births 144 Expenses .... 261 Deaths 146 Personal Services261 Marriages 145 "" Town Counsel, Report of .. ... .... ..... 81 Balance Sheet Town Enginerr, Report of 126 Deferred Revenue Accounts 235 Town Meeting Members 10 General Accounts. . 241 Town Officers . ... . . ... ... 4 Property Accounts 240 Town Records Board of Appeals—Expenses 263 Warrant for Town Meeting, March 6, 1950 147 Annual Town Meeting, March 6, 1950 153 Borrowing Capacity of the Town238 Adjourned Town Meeting, March 20, 1950 160 Warrant for Special Town Meeting, June 1, 1950 . . 172 Building and Plumbing Department Special Town Meeting, June 1, 1950 174 Expenses ...... 265 Warrant for State Primary, September 19, 1950 178 Personal Services „ 265 State Primary, September 19, 1950 179 Care of Dumps and Removal of Ashes268 Warrant for Special Town Meeting, October 30, 1950 186 Special Town Meeting, October 30, 1950 190 Cemetery Maintenance Warrant for State Election, November 7, 1950 .. . . . . 193 Munroe State Election, November 7, 1950 196 Personal Services 477 Warrant for Special Town Meeting, November 27, 1950 202 Wages and Expenses277 Special Town Meeting, November 27, 1950 223 Town Treasurer, Report of 280 Westview Trustees of the Bridge Charitable Fund, 1950, Report of ... . ... ... . .... . 111 Persona!Services 277 Trustees of Public Trustes, Report of .... 1 i2 Wages and Expenses • 277 Colonial Cemetery 278 Water Division, Report of 134 Collector's Department Wire Inspector, Report of 33 Expenses261 Personal Services260 County Taxes 279 Curbing Construction .. 271 INDEX 285 286 INDEX Deferred Assets ,. ., .. 235 Foreclosure and Redemption of Taxes Titles . . . ... 260 Dental Clinic Forest Fires Personal Services 266 Personal Services266 Expenses • 266 Wages and Expenses266 Dependent Children Garbage Removal , .. 268 Aid and Expenses .. 272 Health Department Dog Clinic—Expenses . • 266 Expenses .. ,•, ... 266 Dog Officer Personal Services 266 Expenses266 'Highway Department Personal Services 266 Road Machinery .. 269 Drain Construction 268 Highway Maintenance Elections Department Chapter 90 270 Expenses (Under Jurisdiction of Selectmen) 261 Wages and Expenses 269 Expenses(Under Jurisdiction of Town Clerk) 261 Insect Supervision Personal Services 265 Engineering Department Wages and Expenses 265 Expenses . . ... ............. ..... . . 262 Personal Services 262 Insurance276 • Eradication of Mosquitoes 266 InterestP78 Excess and Deficiency 234 Interest on Town Debt due 1951-1980 inclusive .... 279 Expenditures Law Department Revenue A Trust and Investments 259 Expenses .... 261 Agency, Personal Services and Special Fees 261 Charities and Soldiers'Benefits ........ 272 Cemeteries 277 Libraries General Government 259 Cary Memorial—Personal Services ... 274 Health and Sanitation . 266 Expenses 274 Highways 268 Cary Memorial—Construction 274 Interest on Debt .. . ..... 278 Library 274 Licenses 259 Municipal Indebtedness258 Long Range Planning Committee276 Protection of Persons and Property 263 Public Service Enterprises ... .. .. ... 276 Maturing Debt 279 Recreation and Unclassified 274 Refunds . 279 Memorial Day . .. .. . ..... . . 275 Schools 272 Military Aid 272 Welfare ..... 271 Milk Inspection—Personal Services254 Fire Department Civilian Defense .. . . 264 Municipal Indebtedness . . 232 Emergency Repairs—Fire Alarm System 264 Expenses—East Lexington Fire Station .. 264 New Equipment 269 Expenses ... 263 Fire Chief's Car. 264 Old Age Assistance Personal Services 264 Aid and Expenses .. 272 Plans and Specifications—East Lexington Fire Station 264 Overlay Reserve Fund . .. ... 237 Special Appropriation 265 Supplementary Construction—East Lexington Fire Station 264 Parking Meter Fund .. 279 INDEX 287 288 INDEX Parks and Playgrounds: Refunds 279 Personal Services 274 Registrations Department. Wages and Expenses 274 Expenses 261 Pensions: Personal Services • •••• .-•-•••••• 261 Police Department 276 Fire Department . 276 Retirement Board--Expenses • 275 Planning Board—Expenses 263 Revenue Account 1950. . . . 233 Police Department- Sale of Real Estate Fund . .. . 237 Expenses 263 Personal Services 262 School Department: Alterations to Various Schools .. . 273 Posture Clinic—Expenses 267 Americanization Classes ... . 273 Elementary School Committee . . 274 Premium on Bonds 279 Expenses .. 272 Premium on Loans ... 279 High School Building Committee 274 New Elementary School ..... .. 273 Property Accounts 240 Out of State Travel273 Parker School 274 Property Damages 278 Personal Services 272 Public Welfare Vocational Education . ..... .. ... . 273 Administration 27' Selectmen's Department: Aid and Expenses .. 271 Expenses 260 Personal Services 271 Personal Services 260 Public Works: Superintendent's Office Sewer Construction 267 Expenses 262 Personal Services. 262 Sewer Mains—Trunk Lines 268 Public Works Building Sewer Maintenance- Wages and Expenses 268 Personal Services 267 Receipts Wages and Expenses 267 Agency, Trust and Investments . . 259 Sewer Services .. 267 Cemeteries257 General Government255 Shade Trees—Wages and Expenses 265 General Revenue—Taxes,etc .. 253 Sidewalks 271 Health and Sanitation 256 Highways .. . 256 Interest258 Snow Removal .. ... .... ............. Municipal Indebtedness . .. . . 258 School Lunch Program 279 Protection of Persons and Property255 Public Service Enterprises257 Soldiers' Relief 272 Public Welfare ...... .. 256 Recreation and Parks 257 State Taxes 279 Refunds and Transfers 258 Schools257 Street Construction .. 270 Special Assessments and Privileges .. ... 254 Unclassified 257 Street Lights .. ...... 270 • Recreation Committee Street Signs .... ... .. 270 Personal Services ........ .. . 275 Wages and Expenses .... 275 Tower Park Fund .. 279 INDEX 289 290 INDEX Town Clerk and Treasurer's Department SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Expenses260 Attendance Officer, Report of 56 Personal Services 260 Enrollment in Lexington Public Schools 50 Town Offices and Cary Memorial Building Financial Statements 38 Expenses262 Roster of Teachers 52 262 School Committee Organization 34 Personal Services School Committee, Report of 35 Town Report—Printing 276 Senior High School Graduating Class 57 Superintendent of Schools, Report of 40 Traffic Regulation and Control Wages and Expenses 269 Transfers ..... . ... 258 Trust Accounts . ... ... .. 243 Trust Fund income .. 279 Unclassified 276 Unpaid Bills 276 Vital Statistics 267 Water Assessment Fund ... 235 Water Construction 277 Water Department Available Surplus 236 Water Maintenance: Personal Services , . 276 Wages and Expenses 276 Water Services277 Weights and Measures Department Expenses .. . 26:i Personal Services •... 265 Westview Cemetery Sale of Lots Fund . . 237 Wire Department Expenses 265 Personal Services ... 26 Withholding Taxes 279 TABLES Appropriation Accounts—Revenue 245 Appropriation Accounts—Non Revenue 252 Interest on Town Debt due 1951 - 1980, inc 79