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Home My WebLink About1954-Annual Report ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICERS OF /0 7/ '°64 +!: i S if.: IA x7H G— • LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS YEAR 1954 Somerville Printing Co.,Inc. Somerville,Massachusetts 4 ANNUAL REPORTS LEXINGTON TOWN OF LEXINGTON LIST OF TOWN OFFICERS "The Birthplace of American Liberty" March, 1954 to March, 1955 Population 1950 Census— 17,335 Highest elevation—385 feet above mean sea level Board of Selectmen Lowest elevation—1 l 0 feet above mean sea level Haskell W. Reed,Chairman,'55 Leon Settled — 1642 —Cambridge Farms red W. Bateman,'56 William E.Maloney,57 Fred Ferick M. Gay, '56 Raymond W.James,'57 Incorporated as a Town— 1713 Valuation— $45,308,810.00 Town Clerk Town Treasurer Tax Rate— 1954— $46.00 James J.Carroll,'55 James J.Carroll,'55 Collector of Taxes Ethel U. Rich,'55 Area of town in acres 10,650.42 Area of town in miles 16.64 School Committee Extreme length in miles 5.8 George P.Wadsworth, Chairman,56 Extreme width in miles 4.85 Myron C. Fisher,Jr.,'55 Richard P.Cromwell, '56 Charles H. Norris,'55 Mrs. Leroy F.Marek, '57 Cemetery Commissioners William G. Potter,Chairman,'57 Public Streets:—(miles) 66 19 Gail W.Smith,'55 George M. Hynes,'56 • Accepted Private Streets: Unaccepted 36.32 Trustees of Public Trusts Paper 26.13 Howard S.O. Nichols,Chairman,'58 State Highways 16.23 Clarence S.Walker, '56 Thomas G, Lynah, '60 Trunk Line Sewers 10.86 Street Sewers 33.99 Moderator Water Mains 102.39 Charles E. Ferguson,'55 Constables William G.Dooley,'55 James F.Mowat, '55 Located 10.6 miles from Boston Well laid out Parks and Playgrounds Schools—Class A Planning Board Alan G.Adams,Chairman, '59 Aiden L.Ripley, '55 Donald D. Hathaway,'57 Donald K. Irwin,'56 Thomas 5.Grindle, '58 Wilbur M.Jaquith, '59 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 5 6 ANNUAL REPORTS COMMITTEES APPOINTED AT VARIOUS TOWN MEETINGS School Street School Building Committee Authorized March 16, 1953 Committee on Lectures under wills of Eliza Cary ncol . Farnham and Susanna E. Cary Lincoln P.Cole,Chairman G. B.Cofesworthy,Jr. John P. Hanrahan Authorized March 15, 1954 Paul K. Palmer Mrs.George P.Morey Harold F.Wheeler,Chairman W. Neil Chapman Mrs.Clayton M. Hager Maple Street School Building Committee Authorized October 5, 1953 Capital Expenditures Committee Thornton S.Cody Edward A. Lamer,Jr. Authorized March 15, 1954 Richard P.Cromwell Alfred P.Tropeano Sanborn C. Brown,Chairman Jason A.Woodward Mrs.John Rich Donald E.Williamson Personnel Advisory Committee John A.Carrier D.Sargent Goddard Authorized March 22, 1954 School Facilities Committee W.Neil Chapman,Chairman,'57 Elementary Authorized March 19,s i oBenjamin W. Day,'57 Bryant Emerson,'57 Lee W.Simonds,'57 Lewis L.Hoyt,'57 Robert Hunter,Chairman Myron Fisher,Jr. Charles Goodhue,3rd High School Building Addition Committee Robert Jackson William Maloney Authorized November 22, 1954 Mrs. Leroy Marek George P.Wadsworth Robert W.Custance Donald E.NIckerson Mrs.George P.Morey Charles H. Norris High School Building Committee Gordon E.Steele Authorized March 19, 1951 Charles H.Norris,Chairman Mrs.George P.Morey Ernest Cutter James M.West Alvin W. Davis APPOINTED OFFICERS (Terms for One Year Unless Otherwise Indicated) Building and Plumbing By-Laws Study Committee Authorized March 19, 1951 Animal Inspector Donald K. Irwin,Chairman Dr.Carl R.Benton Vernon C. Page Ernest A. Lindstrom Carl H. Erickson Earl Outhet Appropriation Committee Robert W.Custance Richard S.Morehouse Gardner C.Ferguson,Chairman,'57 Thomas J. Donnelly,Jr.,'55 `James V.MacDonald,'56 Austin W. Fisher,Jr.,'55 William C.Madden, '56 Committee on Colonial Architecture for Town Buildings Leslie C. Reed'55 John M. Biggs,'57 Authorized June 1, 1950 Donald T.Clark,'56 Robert R.Cave,'57 Frank A.Currier,Jr.,Chairman 'Replacing Raymond W.James, resigned C. Harry Erickson Ruth Morey Aiden L.Ripley Alfred P.Tropeano Assessors Edward B.Cass,Chairman,'55 Town Manager Plan Committee William I. Burnham,'56 Leland H.Emery, '57 Authorized March 23, 1953 Board of Appeals Joseph E. Belcher,Chairman (Acting Under Building and Zoning Laws) Walter E.Sands "Norman T.May Errol H.Locke,Chairman,'57 Eleanor B.Litchfield Lee E.Tarbox Alden L. Ripley, '55 Lester T.Redman,'58 *Replacing Lewis L. Hoyt, resigned Wafter C. Ballard,'56 Thomas G. Lynah, '59 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 7 8 ANNUAL REPORTS Board of Appeals—Associate ViewersAssoeEate Members Rev. Harold T. Handley J. Henry Duffy Edwin B.Worthen,Jr. John J.Garrity George W.Emery ; .• Elmer C.Houdlette Field Drivers John W.Rycroft Benjamin W. Day Board of Health Rufus L.McQuillan,Chairman, '56 Forest Warden Charles H.Cole,'55 Dr.William L.Cosgrove,'57 Roy A.Cook Ivan G. Pyle,M.D.,Consultant Physician Fire Commissioners Board of Health Sanitarian Harold E. Roeder,Chairman,'57 *Mark D.Lurvey William P.Fitzgerald,'56 George C.Sheldon,'55 *Replacing Richard F.Jackson, resigned Gammell Legacy Income Trustees Board of Health Agents (Acting with Department of Public Welfare) Hazel J.Murray,Agent Mrs. Donald V.Manley,Clerk Mrs.Robert C.Merriam Harold F. Lombard Thomas Bowdidge(Met.State Hospital) Howard R.Carley fMet.State Hospital) Lockup Keeper John W. Rycroft Board of Public Welfare Harold F. Lombard,Chairman Measurer of Woad and Bark John A.Sellars Howard H.Dawes Harold I.Wellington Board of Retirement Howard S.0, Nichols,Chairman,'55 Moth Department Superintendent Arthur Silva,'57 Frank D.Walker Charles H. Brenton Bridle Charitable Fund Trustee Old Age Assistance Bureau Howard S.O.Nichols,Chairman,58 Harold F.Lombard,Chairman Thomas G.Lynah,'60 Clarence S.Walker,'56 John A.Sellars Howard H. Dawes Plumbing inspector Building Inspector Ernest A.Lindstrom Ernest A.Lindstrom Posture Clinic Burial Agents Albert F, Douglas Alice M. McCarthy Mrs.John J.Manning,Chairman Thomas M.Montague Louis H.Spencer Mrs. James Flynn,Co-Chairman Mrs.John B.Ward Mrs, Nathan B.Ricker Constable Mrs.Albert M. Eames Mrs. Bryant C. Emerson Charles E.Moloy Mrs. Dana W.Atchley Mrs.Charles D.5chock Mrs. Everett M. Diilman Mrs.Merwin Hathaway Dental Clinic Mrs.Vincent Burke Mrs.John F.Rich Public Works Superintendent John Blackhall Smith William M. Bums Dog Officers Recreation Committee James F.Mowat E.M. LaRose *Ernest J.Crerie,Chairman, '57 Dr. Howard W.Foley,'55 M.Lawrence Allen, '57 Executive Clerk,Selectmen Murray T.Potter,'56 Hazel J.Murray "Replacing Robert T. Person,resigned TOWN OF LEXINGTON 9 10 ANNUAL REPORTS Registrars of Voters TOWN MEETING MEMBERS Malcolm H.Clifford,Chairman,'57 Charles F.Vaughan,'55 Leon H.Truesdell,'56 Sealer of Weights and Measures PRECINCT ONE Ralph H.Chadwick Name Address Term Expires Town Accountant A Frank D.Walker, '54 Charles T.Abbott 26 Richard Road 1956 Gilbert A.Arnold 3 Richard Road i 955 Town Counsel Harold E.Stevens B George A. Baldwin 49 Follen Road 1956 J. Harper Blaisdell,Jr. 12 Plymouth Road 1956 Town Engineer Marjorie K. Blaisdell 12 Plymouth Road 1957 William M. Bums Henry Brask 9 Robbins Road 1955 Sanborn C.Brown 37 Maple Street 1956 Director of Veterans'Benefits and Services Gaetano Buttaro 837 Massachusetts Avenue 1956 Maurice N.Healy Lois W. Brown 37 Maple Street 1957 Director of Civil Defense C Donald T.Clark 25 Moon Hill Road 1955 Grant B.Cole Richard P.Cromwell 21 Summit Road 1956 Frank A.Currier,Jr. 4 Churchill Lane 1955 Public Weighers Ernest Cutter 127 Follen Road 1955 Harold I.Wellington Arthur J. Rivet,Jr. Edw,A.Copithorne 18 Independence Avenue 1955 Jacob Bierenbroodspot Arthur Gennetti Paul Wagner,Jr. Mrs.Edna R.Anderson D Wire Inspector Thomas J.Donnelly,Jr. 16 Smith Avenue 1956 Robert Jeremiah J. Henry Duffy 25 Maple Street 1956 F Myron C.Fisher 3 Plainfield Street 1955 George E.Foster 10 Plainfield Street 1956 G Jerome F.Garrity 15 Theresa Avenue 1957 H Lloyd C. Harding 50 Tucker Avenue 1955 Arnold E. Howard 14 Robbins Road 1955 Lewis L. Hoyt 30 Locust Avenue 1955 George M.Hynes 28 Locust Avenue 1957 J Edwin C.Johnson 14 Smith Avenue 1957 K David Kidd 7 Butler Avenue 1957 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 11 12 ANNUAL REPORTS L PRECINCT TWO John Lamont 9 Joseph Road 1955 Name Address Term M Wm.C.Madden 955 Massachusetts Avenue 1957 A Expires William M.MacLean 46 Watertown Street 1957 Tracy W.Ames 2 Highland Avenue 1956 Clarence E.MacPhee 14 Baker Avenue 1956 George H. Anker 364 Marrett Road 1956 James Paul McCarthy 201 FoIlen Road 1955 Paul J.McCormack 18 Smith Avenue 1957 Rufus L.McQuillan 35 Tower Road 1956 8 Charles B.Meek 142 Marrett Road 1957 Walter S. Baird 14 Percy Road 1955 Elizabeth Moakley 705 Massachusetts Avenue 1955 Walter C. Ballard 8 Raymond Street 1957 Thomas C. Morris 4 Robbins Road 1955 George W. Butters 21 Washington Street 1956 Walter C. Black 11 Highland Avenue 1956 P Vernon C. Page 12 Independence Avenue 1956 C Robert T. Person 4 Lexington Avenue 1956 Robert R.Cave 16 Cutler Farm Road 1957 William E. Phillips 37 Tower Road 1957 F.Sherburne Carter 24 Percy Road 1957 R Aiden L. Ripley 52 Follen Road 1957 D Harold E. Roeder 6 Churchill Lane 1955 Marcia W.A.Dane 43 Highland Avenue 1955 Charles G.Davis 9 Washington Street 1956 5 John H. Devine 19 Slocum Road 1957 Clarence E.Smith 6 Pinewood Street 1957 William F.Downe 286 Marrett Road i 957 Ernest C.Smith 50 Fern Street 1956 John F. Downey 4 Farmcrest Avenue 1955 Gordon E.Steele 12 Smith Avenue 1957 John J.Sullivan 1116 Massachusetts Avenue 1957 F George C.Sheldon 7 Plainfield Street 1954 Anne G. Fisher 1303 Massachusetts Avenue 1956 Thomas Sullivan 17 Curve Street 1957 William Wallace Ferguson 6 Belfry Terrace 1955 William P.Fitzgerald 5 Parker Street 1 956 T Carroll C.Taylor 28 Summit Road 1956 Donald K.Tucker 24 Swan Lane 1955 G Thomas S.Grindle 29 Bloomfield Street 1956 V Martin A.Gilman 56 Bloomfield Street 1955 Emile J.Vadeboncoeur 35 Brandon Street 1955 Roland B. Greeley 1359 Massachusetts Avenue 1957 William Roger Greeley 1948 Massachusetts Avenue 1957 W Bertram P.Gustin 50 Bloomfield Street 1955 John A.Wilson 62 Fern Street 1957 Jason H.Woodward 11 Robbins Road 1955 H Norman B. Hall,Jr. 35 Clarke Street 1957 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS AT LARGE Helen H.Hager 28 Slocum Road 1956 G William M. Hall 1357 Massachusetts Avenue 1955 Frederick M.Gay 7 Robbins Road 1956 Stephen F. Hamblin 45 Parker Street 1956 Edward Hamlin 15 Bloomfield Street 1956 R Harold T. Handley 1888 Massachusetts Avenue 1955 Haskell W. Reed 72 Lowell Street 1955 James A. Harding,Jr. 14 Highland Avenue 1955 Robert H. Holt 11 Bennington Road 1955 S Ernest R. Hunt 47 Farmcrest Avenue 1956 Harold E. Stevens 209 Felten Road 1954 James L. Heggie 310 Concord Avenue 1957 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 13 14 ANNUAL REPORTS L PRECINCT THREE Harold B.Lamont 20 Winthrop Road 1957 Elizabeth R.Lewis 2 Forest Street 1957 Name Address Term Selden M,Loring 55 Bloomfield Street 1955 Expires A M Alan G.Adams 15 Somerset Road 1955 Alden C.Manchester 9 Woodcliffe Road 1957 Horace K.MacKechnie 12 Winthrop Road 1956 B John F,Manley 53 Forest Street 1955 Louis W.Bills 73 Hancock Street 1957 John E.Murray 6 Highland Avenue 1956 Charles M, Blake 72 Mariam Street 1957 Kenneth F. Blodgett 94 Hancock Street 1956 P Ronald D, Brown 27 Edgewood Road 1955 Paul K. Palmer 24 Bloomfield Street 1955 William I. Burnham 30 East Street 1957 Donald T, Pring 20 Vine Brook Road 1955 Woodruff M. Broadhead 21 Hayes Avenue 1955 Charles H. Pierce 47 Bloomfield Street 1957 C George B.Colesworthy,Jr. 23 Hancock Street 1955 R Grant B.Cole 97 Blake Road 1956 Leslie C. Read 2 Warren Street 1955 Howard E.Custance 8 Oakland Street 1956 Randall W.Richards 67 Farmcrest Avenue 1957 Henry W. Robertson 4 Raymond Street 1955 n Arthur C. Dodge 6 Abbott Road 1956 S Norman A.Downs 11 Edgewood Road 1957 Burton B.Stuart 32 Vine Brook Road 1957 Charles E,Scribner 7 Highland Avenue 1955 E Edward W.Sibley 18 Eliot Road 1956 George W. Emery 47 Somerset Road 1956 Leland H. Emery 5 Stetson Street 1956 T Lee E.Tarbox 17 Highland Avenue 1957 F Winslow J.Tower 23 Bloomfield Street 1956 Robert W. Fawcett 27 Oakland Street 1957 Alfred P,Tropeano 25 Vine Brook Road 1956 Gardner C. Ferguson 54 Burlington Street 1955 Donald M. Fifield 25 Adams Street 1955 W Frederic B.Fletcher 74 Burlington Street 1955 Edwin 8.Worthen 5 Winthrop Road 1957 Gardner L. Frost 31 Hayes Avenue 1956 G TOWN MEETING MEMBERS AT LARGE Philip Godley,2nd 12 Adams Street 1956 Bradford Giddings 3 Stetson Street 1955 B George E.Graves 33 Adams Street 1957 Leon W. Bateman 10 Winthrop Road 1956 H C Milton F. Hodgdon 36 Hayes Avenue 1955 J James J.Carroll 17 Muzzey Street 1955 Wilbur M.Jaquith 42 Somerset Road 1956 F L Charles E. Ferguson 16 Highland Avenue 1955 Edward A.Lamer,Jr. 12 Hayes Avenue 1956 Errol H, Locke 3 Abbott Road 1957 P William H.Lyon 24 Oakland Street 1956 Wm. G. Potter 25 Walnut Street 1957 Russell M.Little 14 Meriaan Street 1955 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 15 16 ANNUAL REPORTS M B Mildred B.Marek 43 Somerset Road 1957 Joseph E. Belcher 85 Hill Street 1957 Richard W.Maynard 77 Meriam Street 1955 Winthrop Harold Bowker 2184 Massachusetts Avenue 1957 Charles A.MacCormack 35 No. Hancock Street 1955 Carl E. Bryant 12 Fair Oaks Drive 1955 Robert C.Merriam 4 Oakmount Circle 1956 Levi G. Burnell,Jr, 25 Outlook Drive 1956 George P.Morey 90 No. Hancock Street 1957 Joseph D.B.rucchi 32 Downing Road 1956 Ruth Morey 90 No. Hancock Street 1955 Clayton M.Morse 29 Sherman Street 1955 C N Winfield S.Caouette 4 Wachusett Circle 1956 Edith B.Cheerer 268 Bedford Street 1955 Charles H. Norris 12 Berwick Road 1957 Adrian W.Cleveland 39 Robinson Road 1955 Donald E. Nickerson 49 Somerset Road 1957 Charles T.Cogswell 35 Prospect Hill Road i 956 P Lincoln P.Cole,Jr. 686 Marrett Road 1957 Francis W.Copp 127 Blake Road 1955 Robert H, Packard 14 Gleason Road 1957 Francis B.Culbertson 62 Harding Road 1955 Felix V.Cutler 4 Carley Road 1955 R fester T. Redman 10 Hayes Avenue 1957 D A. Edward Rowse 38 Somerset Road 1956 Russell 5. Davenport 329 Bedford Street 1957 S Howard H. Dawes 10 Bernard Street 1957 Murray G. Dearborn 16 Stratham Road 1957 Walter E.Sands 57 Meriam Street 1956 Chesley M. Dunlap 225 Waltham Street 1955 Clarence Shannon 18 Edgewood Road 1955 Dexter A,Smith 55 Hancock Street 1955 F T Dan H. Fenn,Jr. 24 Fair Oaks Drive 1956 Ralph H.Tucker 100 Meriam Street 1955 George M. Fuller 2210 Massachusetts Avenue 1955 Gerald C,Turner 9 Hillside Terrace 1956 H W Paul Hanson 70 Hill Street 1955 George P.Wadsworth 26 Hayes Avenue 1957 Donald D. Hathaway 84 Shade Street 1956 James M.West 135 Simonds Road 1957 Norton T. Hood 41 Reed Street 1956 Donald E.Williamson 15 Patriots Drive 1957 Elmer C. Houdlette 2652 Massachusetts Avenue 1955 Harvey F.Winlock .61 Meriam Street 1956 Robert W. Hunter 45 Outlook Drive 1957 Edwin B.Worthen,Jr. 35 Dexter Road 1956 Z I Donald K. Irwin 6 Valley Road 1957 Peter Zitso 23 Bertwell Road 1957 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS AT LARGE J J Roy Johnsen 2295 Massachusetts Avenue 1955 Raymond W.James 66 Blake Road 1957 Frederic K.Johnson 9 Audubon Road 1956 Robert C.Johnson 60 Wood Street 1957 M Wm, E.Maloney 289 Bedford Street 1957 L Merlin J. Ladd 2001 Massachusetts Avenue 1956 Eleanor Bradford Litchfield 53 Dexter Road 1957 PRECINCT FOUR Wm.H. Lyon,Jr. 17 Manning Street 1957 Name Address Term Expires M A Thelma F.Mather 43 Wachusett Drive 1957 Charles R,Alexander 62 Reed Street 1957 Thomas H.Moon 84 Simonds Road 1955 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 17 18 ANNUAL REPORTS N LIST OF JURORS Thomas A.Napoli 23 Middle Street 1956 BOARDonald E. Nickerson,Jr. 2198 Massachusetts Avenue 1955 OF THE TOWN OF LEXINAS SUBMITTED BY THE LEXIN OF SELECTMEN GTON, 1954 P Name Occupation Address Howard A. Patterson 123 Blake Road 1957 Charles T. Abbott—Elect. Engineer 26 Richard Road James A. Peirce 3 Candlewick Close 1956 Kenneth E.Adams—Lithographer 138 Simonds Road William L. Potter 21 Fair Oaks Terrace 1957 Howard G. Allison— Draftsman 15 Utica Street Gustaf Anderson —Salesman 335 Lowell Street William Applebaum — Executive 19 Normandy Road R William R. Rosenberger 2139 Massachusetts Avenue 1956 Albert J. Bachefder—Engineer 2526 Massachusetts Avenue Catherine C. Bailey—Teller 96 Winter Street S Robert A. Ball— Manufacturer 8 Warren Street James C.Shaw 11 Hamblen Street 1956 Stanley C. Ballard--- Ind. Engineer 2 Rowland Avenue Gail W.Smith 170 Wood Street Robert L. Bathholomew— Foreman 1009 Massachusetts Avenue Earle B.Sukeforth 48 Outlook Drive 1957 Thomas E. Beals—Supervisor 10 Sutherland Road Ingeborg N.Swenson 145 Spring Street 1955 Charles L. Beecher— Branch Manager 6 Fair Oaks Terrace Albert G. Behnke—Foreman 124 Maple Street T Edward J. Belliveau— Elec. Assembler 30 Oak Street Robert P.Trask,Jr. 217 Waltham Street 1956 William G. Berube— Electronics 581 Lowell Street Frank J. Braunfeld — Mech. Engineer 29 Downing Road W Frank S. Breen—Securities Trader 104 Bertwelf Road Robert H.Watt 130 Bedford Street 1956 Michael J. Bresnahan— M. T. A. 136 Lowell Street Frederick D.Wells 58 Prospect Hill Road 1955 Walter B. Briggs, Jr. --Auditor 19 Normandy Road Norman F.Woodward 20 Robinson Road 1957 Woodruff M. Broadhead — Mfrs, Rep. 21 Hayes Avenue Thomas Brown— Bus Driver 456 Waltham Street Edith M. Burke— Secretary 225 Marrett Road Ralph A. Burnham—Banker 25 Parker Street James E. Byrne—Wool Business 37 Wachusett Drive Stewart P. Cairns —Manager 47 Taft Avenue Collin S. Campbell —Cost Acct. 2409 Massachusetts Avenue Charles C. Carey— Executive 3 Eliot Road Oscar E.Carlson— N. E. Tel. &Tel. 23 Hayes Avenue Lawrence K. Casey—Accountant 2663 Massachusetts Avenue Richard P.Cassidy—C. P. A. 27 Farrncrest Avenue Clifford D. Castle, Jr.— Pub. Acct. 10 Richard Road George C.Chick—Cabinet Maker 18 Boulder Road Ralph W. Coe— Dairy Maint. 8 Churchill Lane Donald G.Colony---Dairy Mach, 6 Stetson Street Donald A. Colpitts — Mechanic 50 Hillcrest Avenue Edward J. Connors— Ret, Package Store 4 Vine Brook Road -Sumner P.Cooley— Inv. Specialist 43 Carville Avenue Thomas A. Corcoran — Electrician 91 Wobum Street Ernest J. Cormier— Radio Operator 56 Vine Street Francis W. Cotter —Commercial Photo. 898 Massachusetts Avenue Warren F.Coward—Accountant 219 Follen Road John B.Crawford—Sales Manager 9 Richard Road Lawrence Cuccinello — Rubber Work 37 Ward Street Margaret R. Curran — Secretary 24 Baker Avenue Robert W. Custance— Lumber Dealer 88 Hancock Avenue Ernest Cutter—Accountant 127 Follen Road TOWN OF LEXINGTON 19 20 ANNUAL REPORTS Agnes Dalrymple—Housewife 1 Sheridan Street William F. Daly— Engineer 1998 Massachusetts Avenue Mary C. Keane—Cashier Paul L. KeatingElec. Engineer 144 Lowell Street Francis T. DeLosh —Sales Mngr. 234 Concord Avenue — g T 1 Hayes Avenue John F. Dever -- Engineer 1 1 Pleasant Street Dorothea E. Kidd — Clerk 150 Maple Street Frank A. Qolloff—Motor Mechanic TO Vine Street Sarah J. Kinneen—Clerk Street 136 Donald S. Doremus— Machinist 74 Webb Street Stuart W. Kneen—Manager 155 Maple Street Carroll T. Downes--Salesman 30 Fuller Road John F. Downey—Salesman 4 Farmcrest Avenue Merlin J. Ladd— Insurance 2001 Massachusetts Avenue Wilfred L. Dwyer—Mdse. Mngr. 193 Fallen Road Stephen F. Lannan —Auto Distributor 291 Lowell Street Roger C. Lappin—Tel.Co. 5 Plymouth Road Mary S. H. Ellis—At home 188 Waltham Street Elizabeth R. Lewis—Chemist 2 Forest Street Chester D. Ludwig--Truck Driver ]6 Vine Street Leslie Farrar— Pressman 458 Lowell Street Frank W. Lutz—Baker 54 Burlington Street Clifton C. Larson—Salesman 24 Spencer Street Gardner C. Ferguson—Banker g 123 Maple Street Ernest K. Figenbaum — Draftsman 7 Charles Street William G. Flaherty—Engineer 9 Cutler Farm Road J. Carter MacDonald— Printing Loren B. Flood—Salesman 53 Cary Avenue Florence MacKinnon —Secretary8 Wadman Circle Kenneth A. Foss—Research Eng. 95 Simonds Road 194 Waltham Street Ralph E. Mailhiot—Oil Business 678 Lowell Street Bradley E. Malone— Safes Mngr. 255 Waltham Street Joseph M. Gaffey—Contractor 52 Maple Street Alden Manchester— Economist 9 Woodcliffe Road John Gale—Physicist 9 Winston Road Leroy F. Marek —Chem, Engineer 43 Somerset Road Jerome F. Garrity—Salesman 15 Theresa Avenue Alice G. Marshall —At home 9 Independence Avenue Peter Gaudun — Salesman 25 Shade Street James G. Marshall —Asst. Treas. 22 Forest Street Robert H. George —Truck Driver 164 Spring Street Charles W. Martel— Radio Tech. 3 Sunny Knoll Avenue Martin A. Gilman—Radio Engineer 56 Bloomfield Street Clifford M. Martin —Office Mngr. 6 Hillside Terrace George W.Greenlaw, Jr.—Cost Account. 500 Lowell Street Norman N. Martin— Brokerage Rep, 2 Wachusett Circle John F, Greenwood— Machinist 37 Watertown Street Richard E. Mathes — Prop, 30 Wachusett Drice 26 Vine Brook Road DorothyB. Maxner—Buyer1834 Massachusetts Avenue Benjamin F. K. Groot—Bank Executive Frank T. Grosser — Underwriter 44 Golden Avenue Arlene J. McDonough—Stenographer 26 Robbins Road Spring 98 Street John T. McDonough54 Wobum Street John S. Gunther- Radio Engineer John F. McKearney--Salesman 125 Grant Street John H. Hager—Sales 1 Plymouth Road Milton E. Merksamer— Financ. Officer 20 Charles Street Albert G. Hale—Photographer 41 Woodcliffe Road Albert L. Merrifield —Asst. Prod, • 240 Woburn Street Marguerite W. Halton—At home 1508 Massachusetts Avenue Robert P. Miller—Caterer 17 Munroe Road James A. Harding, Jr. —Executive 14 Highland Avenue Alice C. Monahan—At home 51 Lowell Street John J. Hardy—Carpenter 104 Vine Street Frank J. Morse—Salesman 222 Pollen Road John H. Hargrove—Accountant 3038 Massachusetts Avenue Theresa C.Morgan—Tel. Operator 22 Vine Street 5 Aerial Street Thomas C. Morris—Research Chemist 4 Robbins Road Daniel E. Harrington—Agent Walter G. Hatch—Accountant 33 Grove Street James E. Mullen— Supt, 69 Bertwell Road Agnes Hennessey Tel. Operator 53 Grant Street Helen Murphy—Stenographer 449 Waltham Street Theodore Holmes — Insurance 68 Farmcrest Avenue Walter E. Murphy—Accountant 267 Concord Avenue Ralph W. Howe---Retired 20 Hancock Street Charles E. Hutchings—Salesman 50 Somerset Road Theodore Neale — P. O. Clerk Charles D. Hufton—Lab. Technician 162 Burlington Street Harold B. Needham—Assist. Foreman 10 Ward Street 40 Fern Street Gunerius Nelsen—Wood Maker 32 Simonds Road Alfred W.Jackson—Custodian 74 Ward Street Floyd Metier—Truck Driver 62 Valley Road Henry T. James=Machinist 28 Vaille Avenue Raymond L. Nickerson —Treasurer 43 Forest Street Harry A. Jensen—Bookkeeper 18 Spring Street Edmund M. Jenson — Toolmaker 46 Fern Street 167 Blossom Street Carl 0.Johnson—Cab Prop. Harold D. O'Brien—Cashier 1 Fuller Road Joseph J. O'Brien Mngr. Auto Div. 5 Richard Read Laurie Johnson—Accountant ,. 5 Cary Avenue 166 Lowell Street Lawrence A. Jones—Shipper Mary M. O'Leary—Buyer 38 Woodcliffe Road Edward M. Olson— Florist 534 Lowell Street TOWN OF LEXINGTON 21 22 ANNUAL REPORTS Ethel M. Padden--Secretary 488 Marrett Road Louise C. Vanderhout—At home Linwood E. Palmer, Jr, —Ward Steel 4 Milk Street 6 Plainfield Street James T. Parker, Sr. —Machinist 26 Farmcrest Avenue Gerald L. Warner— Elect. Eng, 139 Maple Street William J. Parker— Broker 31 Independence Avenue Roland C. Warner—Elect. Eng. 35 Robbins Road John L. Patch-- Manager 11 Dee Road Paul B. West—Welder 70 Gleason Road Wilbur L. Peabody, Jr.—Salesman 64 Locust Avenue John P. Whalen—Furniture Dealer 11 Harrington Road David L. Peirce—Mngr. Travel Bur. 41 Locust Avenue Stanley W.White—C. P.A. 11 Belfry Terrace James A. Peirce—Adv.Mngr. 3 Candlewick Close William H. Wildes —Accountant 74 Winter Street Elinor Perry—Secretary 8 Bertwell Road Thomas F. Williamson —Lever Bros. 37 Ledgelawn Avenue Martha W. Paterson—Clerk 125 Waltham Street George A.Wood—Accountant 88 Middle Street George F. Phillips---Clerk 9 Chase Avenue Harold S. Pierce— Draftsman 42 Ward Street Paul G. Yewefl —Sales Eng. 81 Spring Street Aurio J. Pierro—Adjustor 28 Rawson Avenue John Yosgandes—Carpenter 822 Massachusetts Avenue Thomas R. Porter---Tech. Sales Mngr. 32 Slocum Road Philip E. Pullen—Claims Examiner 17 Percy Road Peter Zitso—Corn. Photo, 21 Bertwell Road Louis M. Reder—Engineer 119 Maple Street Earl W. Richardson—Glass Blower 18 Winter Street Mrs. Margaret Roberts—Housewife 281 Lowell Street Wilbur W. Roberts —Clerk 10 Muzzey Street Douglass 5. Robertson — Salesman 11 Grapevine Avenue ' Harold E. Roeder—Manager 6 Churchill Lane Charles B. Rowley, Jr.—N, E. Tel, 10 Meriam Street John J. Rudd— Merchant 17 Vine Brook Road Anthony J. Ruggiero—Executive 19 Richard Road • Alfred J. Runnels--Engineering 1 Winthrop Road Herbert L. Rush—Steamfitter 70 Middle Street John J. Ryan—M. T. A. Operator 21 Wilson Road Victor R. Saltsgaver—Edison Co. • 10 Parker Street . Waldo Saul — Raytheon 53 Pleasant Street Timothy Scott— Electrician 6 Forest Court James B. Seaver— Broker 37 Somerset Road Joseph G. Shea—Salesman 135 Maple Street Justin L. Shea —Auto Dealer 517 Massachusetts Avenue Clarence L. Shedd —Electrician 33 Shirley Street James L. Sheridan— Estimator 29 Spring Street George J. Sinnett, 3rd — Foreman 6 Hilltop Avenue Dexter A. Smith—Retailer 55 Hancock Street Ernest C. Smith—Sears, Roebuck 50 Fern Street Robert A. Speer—Laborer 36 Ward Street Richard J. Spencer, Jr. — Plumber 87 Waltham Street Jean Spiflsbury—Store Mngr. 104 Pleasant Street Edward L. Stevens---Coal Dealer 254 East Street Clayton J. Sullivan—Printer 14 Taft Avenue r Robert C. Thomas---Sales Eng. 13 Summit Road Robert P. Trask, Jr.—Accountant 217 Waltham Street Frances W. Traver—Supervisor 262 Marrett Road i Bertha M.Trenholm—At home 2 Eustis Street Wesley S.Turner—Architect 2 Cutler Farm Road TOWN OF LEXINGTON 23 24 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN 2. Sewers a, A sewer main has been completed in Lowell Street from December 31, 1954 the corner of Summer Street to the corner of Maple Street. To the Residents of Lexington: This will correct a bad situation in that area and also enable the Sun Valley development to be sewered under Once again the Board of Selectmen makes its annual report to the sub-division rules. the people of Lexington. In this report we will outline the major accom lishments of theyear 1 954 and also the problems which the. b. Another sewer was installed in Spring Street, from Mar- accomplishments rett Road opposite Dan Curtin's across the field to Spring town is facing in the immediate future, Street, along Spring Street to the corner of Shade Street. • In 1954 building in Lexington dropped considerably in com- parison to previous years. Only 277 building permits were issued c. Sewers were also installed in Butler Avenue, Lincoln in 1954, whereas there were 567 in 1953. However, in looking Street Lincoln Terrace, Hill Street and in Adams Street at the number of sub-divisions now pending before the Planning for a distance of 125 feet. Board for approval, 1955 may be another big building year. d. Sewers were installed in the Sun Valley development a The Hanscom Airfield and the M. I. T. Lincoln Laboratories distance of 2500 feet at no expense to the town. are still expanding and giving the Town much concern. The Jet Interceptor Squadron will be based at Hanscom Airfield in the 3. Street Construction Spring of 1955 unless present plans are changed in the meantime. The East-West runway is nearing completion and the effect it will a. The construction of Oak Terrace, Bertwell Road and Wil- barns Road has been completed. have on Lexington is yet to be determined. b. Massachusetts Avenue has been resurfaced from Grant During the year 1954 we were unable to complete all of the Street to the corner of Woburn Street. Other streets re- projects for which money was appropriated at the Annual March Town Meeting because our planning was upset by Hurricanes Carol surfaced were Buckman Drive and Dawes Road. and Edna. In brief, we list below the major projects completed in c. Many subdivision streets have been constructed under the 1954. supervision of our Public Works and Engineering Depart- ments, but at the developers' expense. 1. Water Mains d. Hill Street was constructed and partially surfaced as a a. In continuing our policy of enlarging our water mains to Chapter 90 project. provide the required pressure, we have installed a 12" main in Adams Street at East Street thence to Meriam Street and from Meriam Street to Massachusetts Avenue 4. Drainage to insure a sufficient supply of water and desired pres- a. The drainage projects were delayed this year due to the sure in the Meriam Hill area. hurricanes. However, we did complete drains in Oak b. Many sub division water mains were installed under our Terrace, Bertwell Road, Williams Road and a portion of supervision and a total of 7,374 feet laid at no expense the enclosed field at the Center Playground. to the town. b. Drains were also constructed in the sub-division streets. c. A water main 360 feet in length was installed in Grassland The year 1954 had many highlights of which hurricanes Carol Street and 660 feet was installed in Winter Street. and Edna were most prominent. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 25 26 ANNUAL REPORTS Both hurricanes struck Lexington with full fury and upset the sary to spend a considerable amount of money to make planning of the Public Works Department and as a result some of repairs. the 1954 projects will have to be carried over to 1955. The station at the present time is operating under a badly over- In times of stress such as these the stamina of a town is strained loaded condition with storm conditions requiring the help of emer- and the true worth of the people is shown. Never did a town show gency portable pumps to prevent serious flooding. Even with the to better advantage than during and after these hurricanes. To portable pumps it is impossible at times to prevent spillage of point out any one person or group as being outstanding would be sewage into streams and onto streets. New and larger pumps must impossible. It was all Lexington at work repairing the damage be installed and also a high water alarm system arranged to provide and getting back to normal. Police, Fire, Public Works employees, a warning at some permanently staffed station such as Police together with the Civil Defense group, as well as hundreds of indi- Headquarters. viduals all worked together so that by midnight.of the day Hurricane Carol struck so savagely it was possible to get through almost Streets every street and the Fire Department could reach every house. It B. The Board of Selectmen is continuing its policy of recom- was a stupendous job done quickly and well. Cleaning up got under way the next day and although the town now is apparently mending for acceptance all streets, the construction of which in good condition, the effects and expense of repairs and replace- has been requested by a majority of the property owners. ments will be spread over several years. As each of these streets is black topped, the percentage of dirt and sub-standard streets becomes so much less and be- Problems Facing the Town fore too many years the number of poor streets will be Sewers negligible. The regulations whereby all sub-division devel- opers are required to construct accepted streets is saving the A. As more houses are constructed, the sewer problem becomes town substantially and adds much to its attractiveness. increasingly acute. By the time streets and houses are corn- In 1955 the Board will recommend the construction of the pleted in a development there is far less land area to absorb first section of a road, which will by-pass the Center and the sewage and suddenly there is a definite health menace. Massachusetts Avenue, from a point on Bedford Street almost It is not easy to plan correctly as to how soon a sewer main directly opposite the Central Fire Station finally ending near must be installed in any given area. At the March 1955 the 1775 House on Route 2. The section recommended for Town Meeting we are asking for an appropriation to enable construction in 1955 will run from Bedford Street to Hastings us to start construction of the first portion of a new gravity Park. line from the Pumping Station to the end of Revolutionary The future as well as the present value of this is enormous. Road near Massachusetts Avenue and Route 128. Two years This area on Bedford Street is already very busy commercially ago much of the area to be sewered was farm land or vacant and will soon become more important. The proposed road lots. No amount of foresight could have predicted such a will eliminate most of the danger at Harrington Road and situation. Bedford Street, will make it possible for the Fire Department Lexington is faced with several more similar problems, the to reach the Concord Hill area quickly, will open up Robinson location of which is known but the time undetermined. How- Hill for development, will assuage the traffic congestion ever, it is certain that several million dollars worth must around the Battle Green by providing large parking areas_ come in the not too distant future. For that reason we are in the rear of the churches. forced to install mains only as the need in a specific locality becomes evident. Drainage This coming year, because of the present conditions of the C. As with the sewer problem, the drainage problem becomes sewage pumping station at North Lexington, it will be neces- more serious each year. A few years ago an appropriation of TOWN OF LEXINGTON 27 28 ANNUAL REPORTS $5,000 annually was sufficient. About five years ago the they are now and modern methods require much more equip- annual appropriation was increased to $30,000 and then to ment and detailed records. $34,000 which took care of a few of the most serious areas. The Board of Selectmen will recommend to the Annual Town It has been a policy of expediency and up to now has been Meetingin March, the appointment of a committee to obtain enough. In 1955 the Board of Selectmen will recommend the plans and specifications for the construction of a new Town construction of two major drains, both a result of large hous- Office Building to house the Police Department and also to ing developments. The first is the Bartlett Avenue area and provide additional space for other departments now seriously the second is the triangle bounded by Marrett Road,Waltham overcrowded. and Bridge Streets. It is hoped that after these areas are drained we may return to a smaller annual outlay. Parking Lots Water Mains G. Our first municipal parking lot has been a huge success as proven by its capacity use, and if Lexington is to maintain D, In 1955 we will recommend the construction of two major a high valuation in the center more parking spaces must be links in the system of 12" mains; Waltham Street from Mar- available. A huge new shopping center is planned on Route reit Road to Concord Avenue and Concord Avenue from the 3 near the Woburn-Winchester line. If Lexington is to Cutler Farm to Pleasant Street. Eventually the town will have maintain the assessed valuation, it is essential that the mer- a complete circle of these large mains with many connecting chants are not hampered. laterals. The Selectmen are therefore supporting the Planning Board in its recommendation for the construction of a new parking Sidewalks and Curbings area in the now unused land in the rear of Massachusetts Avenue between Waltham and Muzzey Streets, This can E. Our recommendations to the 1955 Annual Town Meeting will be provided with no effect on the tax rate as the entire cost include substantial amounts for sidewalks and curbings. The will be paid from the parking meter receipts. Incidentally, need has been evident for a long time, but only minor ap- these funds can be usedonlyforthe p:opriations have been made. A definite program should be purchase of additional started so that eventually there will be sidewalks and curbings parking lots and the care and maintenance of the same. on the streets most heavily travelled by school children. We would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank all town personnel for loyal and conscientious effort put into the work involved in operating the town's business, a corporation of more New Town Office Building than $41,000,000. F. In 1928 when the present Town Office Building was com- We would be remiss if we failed to express our appreciation ple;ed it was thought that the Police Department of eight to the members of all Boards, Committees and Commissioners who men would be adequately housed in the basement, for pos- willingly devote unlimited time to projects and problems involved sibly ten years allowing for some increase in personnel. That in the operation of the town. These individuals who contribute so was twenty-six years ago when the population of the Town much to the town without remuneration are a definite asset to the was between 7,000 and 8,000. community and deserve the thanks of every resident. The need for a modern Police Station is self evident. Just HASKELL W. REED a visit to our present station will convince one that it never FREDERICK M.GAY was really adequate. LEON W.BATEMAN department is manytimes RAYMOND W. JAMES The work load of a modern police WILLIAM E.MALONEY what it was before automobiles were used to the extent that Selectmen of Lexington TOWN OF LEXINGTON 29 30 ANNUAL REPORTS ATTORNEY GENERAL'S APPROVAL OF ARTICLE 50 AS PASSED AT THE Chapter 120 ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING HELD MARCH 24, 1952 THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Article 50 as passed at the Adjourned Town Meeting held March 24, 1952. In the Year One Thousand Nine Hurtdred and Fifty-four Article 50. Presented by Alan G.Adams. AN ACT TO DEFINE IN PART THE BOUNDARY LINE BETWEEN THE VOTED: To amend the Zoning By-Law by striking out Sub- TOWNS OF LEXINGTON AND WINCHESTER. paragraphs 1.and 2.of Paragraph tf1 of Section 4. Thereof, and by Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court substituting therefor new Sub-paragraphs 1,and 2.as follows: 1. A district 1,200 feet wide on the northeasterly side of the assembled, and by the authority of the same as follows: railroad right of way extending from the northwesterly line of the SECTION 1. The following described line shall hereafter be the boundary line northern circumferential highway to the southeasterly line of West- in part between the towns of Lexington and Winchester. Beginning at a stone view Street. monument in the boundary line of said towns as heretofore established, which 2. A district 2,400 feet wide on the southwesterly side of the monument is situated at latitude forty-two degrees, twenty-six minutes, thirty- railroad right of way extending from the northwesterly line of the seven and three-tenths seconds, longitude seventy-one degrees, ten minutes, fifty- northern circumferential highway to the southerly line of Westview nine seconds, and is known in said town of Lexington as number LW-three and in Street and the Lexington-Bedford town line, said town of Winchester as corner number five, thence running north forty-five de- grees one minute west about eighteen hundred and seventy-two feet to a monument Report of Planning Board read by Alan G. Adams in the boundary line of said towns as heretofore established, which latter monument ARTICLE 50. The Planning Board on Monday, March 10 held a public hear- is situated at latitude forty-two degrees, twenty-six minutes, fifty and thirty-seven one-hundredths seconds, longitude seventy-one degrees,eleven minutes, sixteen and ing on this proposed amendment which was on the petition of Mrs. Ethel Bean sixty-six-one-hundredths seconds, and is known in said town of Lexington as num- and others. Several owners and abutrars were present, and of those 6 present wished to be recorded in favor and there were none who opposed. The Planning her LW-one and in said town of Winchester as corner number six. SECTION 2. Board voted to recommend the adoption of the proposed amendment. The small This act snail take effect upon its passage. area of land proposed to be added to the M-1 or light manufacturing zone, is a House of Representatives, February 10, 1954. small portion of the total M-1 area. At the time of the revision of the Zoning Passed to be enacted, Charles Gibbons,Speaker. By-Laws of the town it was felt that if Route 128 had then been constructed the In Senate, February 11, 1954. proposed area would have quite logically have been included in the M-t area then. Passed to be enacted, Richard I. Furbush, President ALAN G.ADAMS, Chairman February 16, 1954. WILLIAM G. POTTER Approved, AIDEN L. RIPLEY at 3 o'cic=k and 50 minutes, P.M. DONALD K. IRWIN CHRISTIAN L. HERTER, Carried Unanimously 9:58 P.M. Governor. There were 184 Town Meeting Members present. JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk TOWN WARRANT Lexington,Mass., December 18, 1953. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, es. I, James J. Carroll, Town Clerk of the Town of Lexington, do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Article 50 as passed at the Adjourned To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said county, Greeting: Town Meeting held March 24, 1952 and a true and exact copy of the Planning In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,you are directed to notify Board Report on said Article 50 and as both on record, the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qualified to vote in elections and in JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Affairs, to meet in their respective voting places in said Town. Town Clerk PRECINCT ONE, ADAMS SCHOOL; PRECINCT TWO, THREE AND FOUR, Boston,Mass., February 15, 1954 CARY MEMORIAL BUILDING on Monday, the 1st day of March, A.D., 1954, at The foregoing amendment to zoning by-law is hereby approved. 7:30 oclock A.M., then and there to act on the following articles: Signed,GEORGE F1NGOLD, ARTICLE 1. To choose by ballot the following Town Officers: Attorney General Two Selectmen for the term of three years; The foregoing amendment as approved by the Attorney General was published One member of the School Committee for the term of three years; in the Lexington Minute-Man on February 18, 1954; February 25, 1954; March One Cemetery Commissioner for the term of three years; 4, 1954.. Two members of the Planning Board for the term of five years; JAMES J, CARROLL, One Trustee of Public Trusts for the term of six years; Town Clerk One Moderator for the term of one year; TOWN OF LEXINGTON 31 32 ANNUAL. REPORTS One Collector of Taxes for the term of one year; ARTICLE 9. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate a sum of money One Town Clerk for the term of one year; for the Reserve Fund as provided by Section 6 of Chapter 40 of the General Laws, One Town Treasurer for the term of one year; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Two Constables for the term of one year; ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to petition the Seventeen Town Meeting Members in each Precinct for the term Director of Accounts of the State for an audit for the year 1954, or act in any of three years; other manner in relation thereto. Two Town Meeting Members in Precinct One to fill the unexpired term ending March 1955; ARTICLE 11. To see if the Town will vote to install new or replacement One Town Meeting Member in Precinct Two to fill the unexpired term water mains in such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the Selectmen ending March 1955; may determine in accordance with authority contained in the By-laws of the Town, One Town Meeting Member in Precinct Four to fill the unexpired subject to the assessment of betterments or otherwise, and to take by eminent term ending March 1955; domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; appropriate money for such installation and land acquisition and The polls will be open at 7:30 A.M. and will remain open until 8:00 P.M. determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy,by transfer You are also to notify the inhabitants aforesaid to meet in Cary Memorial Hall from available funds, including any special water funds, or by borrowing, or by any in said Town on Monday, the fifteenth day of March, 1954, at 8:00 P. M., at combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. which time and place the following articles are to be acted upon and determined ARTICLE 12. To see if the Town will vote to install sewer mains in such exclusively by the Town Meeting Members in accordance with Chapter 215 of the accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the Selectmen may determine in Acts of 1929 and subject to the referendum provided for by Section eight of said accordance with Chapter 504 of the Acts of 1897, as amended, or otherwise, and Chapter. to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or ARTICLE 2. To receive the reports of any Board of Town Officers or of any other interest in land necessary therefor; appropriate money for such installation Committee of the Town. and land acquisition and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds, including any special sewer ARTICLE 3. To appoint or provide for the appointment of the following funds, or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any Committees: other manner in relation thereto. Committee on Lectures under wills of Eliza Cary Farnham and ARTICLE 13. To see if the Town will make supplementary appropriations to Susanna E. Cary be used in conjunction with money appropriated in prior years for the installation Capital Expenditures Committee or construction of water mains, sewers, drains or streets that have heretofore been ARTICLE 4. To see if the Town will make appropriations for expenditures by authorized, and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax departments, officers, boards and committees of the Town for the ensuing year levy, by transfer from available funds or by borrowing or by any combination of and determine whether the money shalt be provided by the current tax levy or by these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto, transfer from available funds, including any special funds, or by any combination ARTICLE 14. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for the of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. purchase of a fire engine for the Fire Department and determine whether the ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will authorize the Town Treasurer, with the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds, approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1955, and to issue a note thereto. or notes therefor, payable within one year, and to renew any note or notes as may ARTICLE 15. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate a sum of money be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 17 of Chap- for the installation of traffic lights at the East Lexington Fire Station by the Fire ter 44 of the General Laws. Department, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 6. To see if the Town will establish the salary and compensation of ARTICLE 16. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate funds for the payment of pensions to retired members of the Police and Fire Departments under the Town Treasurer,Town Clerk and Town Collector of Taxes, being all the elected Chapter 32 of the General Laws,or act in any other manner in relation thereto. officers of the Town on a salary basis, as provided by Section 108 of Chapter 41 ARTICLE 17. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for high- act in any manner in relation thereto. way of the GeneralLaws, and raise and appropriate the funds necessary therefor, or maintenance under the authority of Chapter 90 of the General Laws, and other ARTICLE To see if Town will transfer unexpended appropriationdetermine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy or by antes in any 7.of theT see if the tthe Excess and Deficiency edcapptother transfer from available funds, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. accounts suitable for such transfer under Chapter 44 of the General Laws, or act ARTICLE 18. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for high- in any other manner in relation thereto, way construction under the authority of Chapter 90 of the General Laws, and ARTICLE 8. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate money to pay any determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy or by trans- unpaid bills rendered to the Town for prior years, or act in any other manner in fer from available funds, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any relation thereto. other manner in relation thereto. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 33 34 ANNUAL REPORTS ARTICLE 19. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to construct available funds, including the Westview Sale of Lots Fund, or by any combination concrete, bituminous concrete or other sidewalks where the abutting owner pays of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. one-half of the cost or otherwise; appropriate a sum of money for such construe- ARTICLE 29. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for the tion, and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy purchase by the Cemetery Commissioners of equipment for the Cemetery Depart- or by transfer from available funds, or by any combination of these methods; or Depart- ment-, and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy act in any other manner in relation thereto. or by transfer from available funds, including the Westview Sale of Lots Fund, or ARTICLE 20. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to install by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation curbings at such locations as they may determine; appropriate a sum of money for thereto. such installation, and determine whether the money shall be provided by the cur- ARTICLE 30, To see if the Town will raise and appropriate a sum of money rent tax levy or by transfer from available funds, or by any combination of these for the construction of a grandstand in the enclosed field at the center playground methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto, or act in any other manner in relation thereto, ARTICLE 21. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate money for the ARTICLE 31. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to sub-divide improvement of lowlands and swamps and the eradication of mosquitoes under into building lots all or any portion of that part of the so-called Poor Farm Tract, Chapter 252 of the General Laws or for the eradication of mosquitoes by the Board situated off Hill and Cedar Streets and now owned by the Town, which has not of Health of Lexington, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. been previously sub-divided and to sell such new or previously sub-divided lots in ARTICLE 22. To see if the Town will vote to install drains in such accepted their discretion to veterans of World War II or of the Korean conflict who were or unaccepted streets or other land as the Selectmen may determine, in accordance residents of Lexington at the time of their induction into the Armed Services, at with Chapter 263 of the Acts of 1926, as amended, or otherwise, and to take by a price of $300 per lot; or act in any other manner in relation thereto, eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest ARTICLE 32. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to sell a por- in land necessary therefor; appropriate money for such installation and land acqui- tion of the so-called Poor Farm Tract to the Lexington Golf Club; or act in any sition and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, other manner in relation thereto. by transfer from available funds or by borrowing, or by any combination of these ARTICLE 33. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to sell and methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. convey the land on Meriam Street known as the Old Fire Station Site, upon such ARTICLE 23. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for the terms and conditions as they deem proper; or act in any other manner in relation purchase by or with the approval of the Selectmen of equipment for the Depart- thereto; said land being described as follows: meet of Public Works, and determine whether the money shall be provided by the Beginning at a stone bound on the southeasterly side line of current tax levy or by transfer from available funds, including the Road Machinery Meriam Street at the property now or formerly of Henry P. Fund, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in re- Boutelle, thence running northeasterly along Meriam Street a dis- lation thereto. tante of 42.90 Met to a stone bound. Thence turning at an angle ARTICLE 24. To see if the Town will vote to enlarge the scope of the Road of 90° 00' and running southeasterly by land now or formerly of Machinery Fund by crediting to said fund an amount based on hourly rental for Henry P. Boutelle a distance of 79.56 feet to a stone bound. the use of motorized equipment of the Public Works Department when used on Thence turning at an angle of 90° 20' 30" and running south- various projects carried on under the direction of said Department or other Town westerly by land now or formerly of Henry P. Boutelle a distance Departments, the amount of said credit not to exceed the amount allowed by the of 42.68 feet to a point. Thence turning at an angle of State for the use of similar equipment; or act in any other manner in relation 89° 49' 30" and running northwesterly by land now or formerly thereto. of Henry P. Boutelle a distance of 79.73 feet to the point of be- ARTICLE 25. To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen to ginning and containing 3,407 plus or minus square feet. appoint one of its members to the Board of Appeals, in accordance with Section ARTICLE 34. To see if the Town will vote to authorize and direct the Se- 4A of Chapter 41 of the General Laws, or act in any other manner in relation lectmen to petition the General Court to amend the referendum provisions of thereto. Chapter 215 of the Acts of 1929, being the act establishing the representative ARTICLE 26. To see if the Town will vote to install street lights in such town meeting form of government in Lexington, by striking out Section 8 and unaccepted streets as the Selectmen may determine prior to the final adjournment inserting in place thereof a new Section 8 in substantially the following form, or of the 1955 Annual Town Meeting,or act in any other manner in relation thereto. act in any other manner in relation thereto: ARTICLE 27. To see if the Town will vote to accept Chapter 624 of the SECTION 8. A vote passed at any representative town Acts of 1952 which provides for an increase in the amounts of pensions, retirement meeting authorizing the expenditure of twenty thousand dollars or allowances and annuities payable to certain former town employees, and raise and more as a special appropriation, or establishing a new board or appropriate money therefor; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. office or abolishing an old board or office or merging two or more ARTICLE 28. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for the boards or offices, or fixing the term of office of town officers, development and grading of additional land in the Sunset Section layout in West- where such term is optional, or increasing or reducing the number view Cemetery and the development of additional roadways therein, and determine of members of a board, or adopting a new by-law, or amending whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy or by transfer from an existing by-law, shall not be operative until after the expiration TOWN OF LEXINGTON 35 ib ANNUAL REPORTS of five days,exclusive of Sundays and holidays, from the dissolution of the meeting. If, within said five days, a petition signed by not c. When such removal is in accordance with special permission less than three per cent of the registered voters of the town, con- from the Board of Appealsn issued under hereafter the provisionseof. taming their names and addresses as they appear on the list of the Zoning By-Law as now in effect or as amended. registered voters, is filed with the Selectmen requesting that the Section 2. Application for permit shall be filed with the question or questions involved in any such vote which has not be- Board of Appeals by the record owner of the land and shall be come operative as aforesaid be submitted to the voters of the town accompanied by a plan showing the location, boundaries and area of the land involved and the portion thereof from which the appli- at large, then the operation of such vote shall be further suspended pending its determination as hereinafter provided, and the Select- cant proposes to remove material. men, within ten days after the filing of the petition, shall call a Section 3. The Board of Appeals shall fix a reasonable time special meeting, which shall be held within fourteen days after the for a public hearing on the application and shall give public notice issuing of the call, for the purpose of presenting to the voters at thereof, at the expense of the applicant, by publishing notice of large the question or questions so involved. All votes upon any the time, place and purpose of the hearing in a local newspaper at questions so submitted shall be taken by ballot, and the check list least fourteen days before said hearing and by mailing a copy of shall be used in the several precinct meetings in the same manner said notice to the applicant and to the owners of all property as in the election of town officers. The questions so submitted deemed by said Board to be affected thereby, as they appear on shall be determined by a majority vote of the registered voters of the most recent local tax list, at least seven days before said the town voting Thereon, bur no action of the representative town hearing. meeting shall be reversed unless at least twenty per cent of the Section 4. In granting a permit the Board of Appeals shall registered voters shall so vote. Each question so submitted shall impose limitations as to the time and as to the extent of the per- be in the form of the following question, which shall be placed mined removal and such other appropriate conditions, limitations upon the official ballot:— and safeguards as the Board deems necessary for the protection of "Shall the town vote to approve the action of the the neighborhood and of the public health, safety,convenience and welfare, and may condition the continuance of the permit upon representative town meeting whereby it was voted compliance with regulations of the Board of Appeals then in force (brief description of the substance of the vote)?" or thereafter adopted. In its discretion the Board may require a If such petition is not filed within the said period of fiveedays, the surety bond, cash or other adequate security to insure compliance vote of the representative town meeting shall become operative with the terms, conditions and limitations of the permit. The con- upon the expiration of the said period. curring vote of all the members of the Board shall be necessary for ARTICLE 35. To see if the Town will amend Article XXVI of the General the issuance of a permit. By-Laws of the Town by striking out Section 2 and inserting in place thereof a new Section 5. The penalty for violation of this by-law shall be Section 2 to read as follows: as follows:— Section 2. The Board of Appeals established under the Zon- for the first offense, fifty dollars; for the second ing By-Law shall be and shall act as the Board of Appeals under offense, one hundred dollars; and for each sub- the Subdivision Control Law, being Sections 81 K to 81 GG inclu- sequent offense, two hundred dollars. sive of Chapter 41 of the General Laws, and any acts in amend- ARTICLE 37. To see if the Town will provide for and authorize a committee meet thereof or in addition thereto. to prepare final plans and specifications, to obtain bids and enter into a contract ARTICLE 36. To see if the Town will amend the General By-Laws by adding or contracts for the construction and original equipping and furnishing of a new thereto a new Article XXVII to read substantially as follows, or act in any other elementary school building to be constructed on the land situated westerly of manner in relation thereto: School Street, southerly of Massachusetts Avenue and northerly of Roosevelt Road that the Town acquired for school and playground purposes in 1951; and to super- ARTICLE XXVII: Loam, Sand and Gravel Removal. vise the work; appropriate a sum of money for such purposes and determine Section 1. The removal of soil, loam, sand or gravel from whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy or by transfer from any land in the Town not in public use is prohibited unless author- available funds or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods; or act lied by a permit from the Board of Appeals, organized under the in any other manner in relation thereto. Zoning By-Law, except under the following circumstances: ARTICLE 38. To see if the Town will authorize the PlanningBoard to obtain a. theWeee such removal ist incidentalgorwhich o and inpermit connectionasbeen with options for land or rights therein that it desires to recommend be acquired by the byytthe of a building for f a has is- Town as locations for future streets and will authorize the Selectmen to acquire sued the Building Inspector of the town. q such land or rights therein for such purposes; appropriate money for such options b. When such removal is required in order to construct a street and such land acquisition and determine whether the same shall be provided by that has been approved by the Planning Board over the the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds, or by any combination of location from which such removal is made. these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 37 38 ANNUAL REPORTS ARTICLE 39. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate money for the ARTICLE 46. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a Town way, and employment of consultants and additional employees by the Planning Board in the accept the layout of as a town way, Oak Terrace from Oak Street, easterly, a dis- administration of the Subdivision Control Law and other functions of the Planning tante of approximately 310 feet as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Board; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Act,and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated January ARTICLE 40. To receive the report of the Veterans' Memorial Committee 6, 1954 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or and to see if the Town will authorize the construction of a veterans' memorial'and other interest in land necessary therefor; appropriate money for the construction appropriate money therefor and determine whether the money shall be provided of said road and for land acquisition, and determine whether the money shall be in the current tax levy or by transfer from available funds or by any combination provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds or by borrowing, of these methods;or act in any other manner in relation thereto. or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation ARTICLE 41. To receive the report of the Town Manager Plan Committee thereto. and to see if the Town will authorize the Committee to prepare legislation to estab- ARTICLE 47. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a Town way, and lish a Town Manager-Selectmen form of government for the Town of Lexington accept the layout of as a town way, Williams Road from Bedford Street to Dexter and submit it to the 1955 Annual Town Meeting; and raise and appropriate money Road, a distance of approximately 800 feet, easterly as laid out by the Selectmen for the expenses of said Committee; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. under the Betterment Act,and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated December 10, 1953 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise ARTICLE 42. To receive the report of the Job Classification and Salary Plan acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; appropriate Study Committee and to take action thereon, including, if recommended by the money for the construction of said road and for land acquisition, and determine Committee, provision for a committee to prepare and submit at a subsequent town whether fhe money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from meeting a by-law establishing a job classification plan and a salary plan as author- available funds or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods; or act ized by Section 108A of Chapter 41 of the General Laws and to raise and appro- in any other manner in relation thereto. priate money for the expenses of such committee. ARTICLE 48. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a Town way, and ARTICLE 43. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a Town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Appletree Lane from Peachtree Road, south- accept the layout of as a town way, Bertwell Road from Simonds Road, north- westerly and southeasterly, a distance of approximately 1512 feet as laid out by westerly, to Williams Road, approximately 520 feet as laid out by the Selectmen the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, under the Betterment Act, and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town dated December 31, 1953 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire Clerk,dated October 19, 1953 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; and raise and ap- any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; appropriate money propriate money therefor; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. for the construction of said road and for land acquisition, and determine whether ARTICLE 49. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a Town way and the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available accept the layout ya,t of as a town way, Barberry Road from Concord Avenue,southerly funds or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any and westerly, a distance of approximately 2386 feet as laid out by the Selectmen other manner in relation thereto. and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated December ARTICLE 44. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a Town way, and 21, 1953 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement accept the layout of as a town way, Buckman Drive from Locust Avenue, southerly, or other interest in[and necessary therefor;and raise and appropriate money there- a distance of approximately 2000 feet as laid out by the Selectmen under the for; or act in any other manner in relation thereto, Betterment Act, and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, ARTICLE 50. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a Town way, and dated May 7, 1953 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, accept the layout of as a town way, Ballard Terrace from North Hancock Street, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; appropriate money for the northerly a distance of approximately 820 feet as laid out by the Selectmen and construction of said road and for land acquisition, and determine whether the shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated December 29, money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds i 953 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or or by borrowing,or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other man- other interest in land necessary therefor; and raise and appropriate money there- ner in relation thereto, for; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 45, To see if the Town will vote to establish as a Town way, and ARTICLE 51. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a Town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Dawes Road from Follen Road, southwesterly, accept the layout of as a town way, Bates Road from Wood Street, northeasterly, a distance of approximately 1002 feet as laid out by the Selectmen under the a distance of approximately 959 feet as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon Betterment Act, and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated December 10, 1953 and to dated May 7, 1953 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; appropriate money for the in land necessary therefor; and raise and appropriate money therefor; or act in any construction of said road and for land acquisition, and determine whether the other manner In relation thereto. money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds ARTICLE 52. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a Town way, and or by borrowing,or by any combination of these methods;or act in any other man- accept the layout of as a town way, Battle Green Road from Minute Man Lane ner in relation thereto. westerly and northwesterly to Paul Revere Road,a distance of approximately 1166 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 39 40 ANNUAL REPORTS feet as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the office of 1953 and to take by eminent dormain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or the Town Clerk, dated December 10, 1953 and to take by eminent domain or other interest in land necessary therefor;and raise and appropriate money therefor; otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor;• or act in any other manner in relation thereto. and raise and appropriate money therefor; or act in any other manner in relation; ARTICLE 60. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a Town way, and thereto. accept the layout of as a town way, Patterson Road from Wood Street, northeast- ARTICLE 53. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a Town way, and: erly and northerly,a distance of approximately 1542 feet as laid out by the Select- accept the layout of as a town way, Benjamin Road from Concord Avenue, north-- men and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated De- erly and westerly to Concord Avenue, a distance of approximately 1154 feet as. cember 14, 1953 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; and raise and appropriate Clerk, dated December 17, 1953 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise money therefor; or act in any other manner in relation thereto, acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; and raise and appropriate money therefor; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 61. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a Town way, and ARTICLE 54. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a Town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Peachtree Road from Woburn Street,southerly, accept the layout of as a town way, Castle Road from Franklin Road, northeasterly a distance of approximately 512 feet as Laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon to Hayes Avenue, a distance of approximately 470 feet as laid out by the Select- a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated December 30, then and to men and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated Decem- take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest ber 9, 1953 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement in land necessary therefor; and raise and appropriate money therefor; or act in any or other interest in land necessary therefor; and raise and appropriate money there- other manner in relation thereto. for; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 62. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a Town way, and ARTICLE 55. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a Town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Peartree Drive from Lowell Street, northeast- accept the layout of as a town way, Field Road from Concord Avenue southerly to erly to Appletree Lane, a distance of approximately 250 feet as laid out by the Barberry Road, a distance of approximately 981 feet as laid out by the Selectmen Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated December December 30, 1953 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, 18, 1953 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; and raise and appropriate or other interest in land necessary therefor;and raise and appropriate money there- money therefor; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. for; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 63. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a Town way, and ARTICLE 56. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a Town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Philip Road from Buckman Drive, westerly, a accept the layout of as a town way, Holton Road from Wood Street, northeasterly distance of approximately 473 feet as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon to Patterson Road, a distance of approximately 768 feet as laid out by the Select- a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated December 15, 1953 and to men and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated De- take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest cember 15, 1953 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, in land necessary therefor; and raise and appropriate money therefor; or act in any easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; and raise and appropriate other manner in relation thereto. money therefor; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 64, To see if the Town will vote to establish as a Town way, and ARTICLE 57. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a Town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Scotland Road from Appletree Lane, south- accept the layout of as a town way, Hutchinson Road from Concord Avenue, north- 852 easterly to Webster Road, a distance of approximately 1054 feet as laid out by easterly and southwesterly to Appletree Lane, a distance of approximately feet as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the office of of the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk,dated the Town Clerk, dated December 31, 1953 and to take by eminent domain or December 15, 1953 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee,, otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; and raise and appropriate and raise and appropriate money therefor; or act in any other manner in relation money therefor; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. thereto. ARTICLE 58. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a Town way, and ARTICLE 65, To see if the Town will vote to establish as a Town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Lantern Lane from Philip Road northerly to accept the layout of as a town way, Stearns Road from Pleasant Street, northwest- Dawes Road, a distance of approximately 947 feet as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated December Sel to Webster Road, a distance of approximately 25feet as laid out by the 15, 1953 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated or other interest in land necessary therefor; and raise and appropriate money there- December 31, 1953 i and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, for; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. easement or other nterest in land necessary therefor; and raise and appropriate ARTICLE 59. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a Town way, and money therefor; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. accept the layout of as a town way, Minute Man Lane from Massachusetts Avenue ARTICLE 66. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a Town way, and northerly and westerly to Battle Green Road as laid out by the Selectmen and accept the layout of as a town way, Webster Road from Hutchinson Road to shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated December 10, Hutchinson Road, a distance of approximately 2906 feet as laid out by the Select- TOWN OF LEXINGTON 41 42 ANNUAL REPORTS men and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated De- parallel to the northeasterly side-line of the railroad right cember 31, 1953 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any tee, of way." easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; and raise and appropriate money therefor; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. or act in any other manner in relation thereto. (Inserted at request of ten or more registered voters.) ARTICLE 67. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a Town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Wildwood Road from Wood Street northeast- ARTICLE 71. To see if the Town will vote to amend its Zoning By-Law by erly to Patterson Road, a distance of approximately 618 feet as laid out by the striking out Sub-paragraph 2 of Paragraph (f) of Section 5 thereof and by sub- Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated stituting therefor the following expanded Sub-paragraph 2 as follows: December 15, 1953 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, 2. a. Storage and distribution of liquid fuels and lubricants from easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; and raise and appropriate tanks resting on the ground if earth diked or otherwise corn- money therefor; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. pa rUn en ted and if spaced and otherwise safeguarded in accordance with the requirements of the Division of Public ARTICLE 68. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a Town way, and Safety of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the accept the layout of as a town way, Williams Road from Dexter Road, northeast- standards of the National Bureau of Fire Underwriters. erly to Blake Road, a distance of approximately 1030 feet as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated b. Subject to permission from the Board of Appeals and such December 10, 1953 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, safety precautions as it may require, bulk distribution of easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; and raise and appropriate liquid fuels and lubricants from underground storage tanks money therefor; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. or from tanks elevated above the ground on sufficient supports. ARTICLE 69. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a Town way, and or act in any other manner in relation thereto. accept the layout of as a town way, Wyman Road from Williams Road, northerly (Inserted at request of ten or more registered voters,) and easterly to Blake Road, a distance of approximately 2395 feet as laid out by the Selectrnen and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, ARTICLE 72. To see if the Town will vote to amend its Zoning By-Law to dated December 15, 1953 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire permit the construction to 85 foot height limit of industrial storing or processing any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; and raise and ap- facilities not for sustained human occupancy by striking out Paragraph (c) of Sec- propriate money therefor; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. tion 7 of said By-Law and substituting therefor the following Paragraph (c): ARTICLE 70. To see if the Town will vote to amend its Zoning By-Law by (c) The limitations of height in feet shall not apply to chimneys, striking out Sub-paragraph 1 of Paragraph (f) of Section 4 thereof, as amended, ventilators, skylights, tanks, bulkheads, penthouses and other substituting therefor the following Sub-paragraph 1., and by inserting additional accessory structural features usually carried above roofs, nor new Sub-paragraphs 3 and 4, as follows, so that said Paragraph (f) thus amended to domes, towers or spires of churches or other buildings pro- shall read in its entirety; vided such features are in no way used for living purposes, provided further that, except with permission of the Board of "(f) M 1 —Light manufacturing districts Appeals in each case, no such structural features of any non- 1. A district 1,800 feet wide on the northeasterly side of the rail- manufacturing building shall exceed a height of 65 feet from road right of way and extending from the northwesterly line of the ground and no processing or storage feature (not for sus- the northern circumferential highway to the southeasterly line rained human occupancy) of a manufacturing building shall of Westview Street. exceed a height of 85 feet from the ground. 2. A district 2,400 feet wide on the southwesterly side of the rail- or act in any other manner in relation thereto. road right of way and extending from the northwesterly line of (Inserted at request of ten or more registered voters.) the northern circumferential highway to the southerly line of Westview Street and the Lexington-Bedford town line. ARTICLE 73. To see if the Town will vote to amend its Zoning By-Law to 3. A district bounded northeasterly by Bedford Street between provide larger side yards in industrial districts where they abut residential districts Westview Street and Hinchey Road, southeasterly by Hinchey and to provide a specific series of ratios of industrial building coverages to required Road, southwesterly by a line 1,800 feet northeasterly from and open areas on industrial lots in place of the present single ratio by striking out parallel to the northeasterly side-line of the railroad right of Sub-sections a. b. and c. of Sub-paragraph 1 of Paragraph (e) of Section 8 of said way, and northwesterly by the southeasterly line of Westview By-law and substituting therefor the following Sub-sections a. b. and c.: Street. a. For each lot a frontage width not less than 150 feet upon the 4. A district bounded northwesterly by the northwesterly line of frontage street. the Northeastern Gas Transmission Company pipeline right of b. For each lot: way, northeasterly by the southwesterly line of Bedford Street, (1) A front yard not less than 30 feet in depth on each street and southwesterly by a line 1,800 feet northeasterly from and upon which the lot abuts, TOWN OF LEXINGTON 43 44 ANNUAL REPORTS (2) Side yards not less than 30 feet in width nor less than 50 And you are directed to serve this warrant seven days at least before the time feet wherever any such yard abuts a residential zoning of said meeting as provided in the By-Laws of the Town. district. Hereof fail not, and make due return on this warrant, withyour doings there- {)] A rear yard not less than 30 feet in depth nor less than 50 9 feet wherever such yard abuts a residential zoning district. on, to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. (4) Between any two buildings neighboring one another on such Given under our hands at Lexington, this eighth day of February, A. D., 1954. a lot. a minimum separation distance of either 60 feet, or the average of the heights of the adjacent facades of such A true copy,Attest: two buildings,whichever be the greater distance. JAMES F. MOWAT c. On industrial lots open areas not occupied by any building (but Constable of Lexington. which may be used for vehicle parking, truck loading or outdoor HASKELL W. REED storage of materials if otherwise lawful) which shall be in the WILLIAM H. DRISCOLL following stated proportions to total sizes of lots, as set forth below, and only the remaining portions of such lots may be DONALDIE. . GAY N covered by principal and accessory buildings, except such fur- FREDERICK T GAY ther coverage as may be permitted by the Board of Appeals LEON W. BATEMAN after construction has occupied the buildable portion set forth Selectmen of Lexington hereunder: Minimum Maximum CONSTABLE'S RETURN Size of Lot Open Buildable To the Town Clerk: February 19, 1954 Zero to 1.99 acres, incl. 75% 25% I have served the foregoing warrant by posting a printed copy thereof in five 2.0 to 5.99 acres, incl. 70% 30% (5) public places in the Town and also by sending by mail, postage prepaid, a 6.0 to 9.99 acres, incl. 65% 35% printed copy of such warrant addressed to every registered voter of the Town at 10.0 to 19.99 acres, incl. 60% 40% his last residence, as appears from the records of the Board of Registrars of Voters 20.0 to 29.99 acres, incl. 55% 45% 10 days before the time of said meeting. 30.0 or more acres, 50% 50% Attest: (Inserted at request of ten or more registered voters.) JAMES F. MOWAT, ARTICLE 74. To see if the Town will vote to authorize and require the Constable of Lexington Selectmen to designate a member of the Police Department as Youth Patrol Officer, such officer to be released in 1954 and 1955 from such duties as may be necessary to acquire special training to deal with youth, and when trained to give full time to ANNUAL TOWN MEETING any and all matters concerning the Youth of the Town; and to see if the Town will MARCH 1, 1954 appropriate a sum not exceeding $1000.00 for tuition for said training, and a sum not exceeding $3,800.00 for salary to employ a replacement in the regular patrol, In pursuance of the foregoing warrant the legal voters of the Town of Lexing- or act in any other manner thereto. ton met in their respective voting places in said Town of Lexington, Monday, March (Inserted at request of ten or more registered voters.) the first, in the year of our Lard, nineteen hundred and fifty-four, at seven-thirty o'clock in the forenoon. ARTICLE 75. To see if the Town will vote to establish a Youth Committee; and to see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the expenses The following places were designated as the voting places for the various pre- cincts: Precinct One,Adams School; Precinct Two,Three and Four, Cary Memorial thereof, or act, in any other manner thereto. (Inrerted at request of ten or more registered voters.) Hall. ARTICLE 76. To see if the Town will appropriate for and authorize a corn- The following election officers having been duly appointed by the Selectmen, mittee to obtain preliminary plans and specifications and cost estimates for the and Wardens of the various precincts were assigned for duty as follows: construction and original equipping and furnishing of an addition to the Franklin School; appropriate a sum of money for the expenses of the committee and deter- Precinct One mine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy or by transfer Charles J. Dailey Warden from available funds, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other Joseph P.Waddleton Inspector manner in relation thereto. George E. Foster Inspector ARTICLE 77. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money Ilda J. Field Clerk from available funds toward the reduction of the 1954 tax rate,or act in any other Mary A. Rowland Teller manner in relation thereto. George F. Stygles Teller • TOWN OF LEXINGTON 45 46 ANNUAL REPORTS ' Rose 1. McLaughlin Teller The polls were declared open in each precinct at seven-thirty o'clock A. M.and George D_ Smith Teller remained open until eight o'clock P. M., after which time, after due notice, they Dorothy Elliott Teller were closed. Gwendolyn Johnson Teller The election officers were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties. Annie H. McDonnell Teller Alice G. Marshall Teller The ballots were counted by the election officers in each precinct, the tally sheets and total vote sheets prepared by the Town Clerk being used. Precinct Two The total registration of voters in each precinct was as follows: William W. Ferguson Warden Precinct 1 7283 Two thousand two hundred eighty-three Ralph I. Dale Inspector Precinct 2 1791 One thousand seven hundred ninety-one Louise E. Ahem Inspector Precinct 3 215] Two thousand one hundred fifty-one John H. Dacey Clerk Precinct 4 2728 Two thousand seven hundred twenty-eight Mary G. Oliver Teller Total 8953 Eight thousand nine hundred fifty-three Eleanor T. Husted Teller Mary Pierce Teller The ballots cast were counted, enclosed in envelopes, sealed, signed by the Elizabeth Downey Teller election officers, together with the unused ballots,and delivered to the Town Clerk Mary S. H. Ellis Teller at his office. Beatrice F. Morse Teller The Registrars of Voters and the Town Clerk canvassed the result as follows: Edward McGrory Teller Precinct 1 1096 One thousand ninety-six Henry P. Meade Teller Precinct 2 951 Nine hundred fifty-one ' Precinct 3 1248 One thousand two hundred forty-eight Precinct Three Precinct 4 1243 One thousand two hundred forty-three Emma Zitso Warden Julia Vaughan Inspector Total 4538 Four thousand five hundred thirty-eight Calrence E. Deip Inspector SELECTMEN Edna D. Anderson Clerk Gladys T. Watson Teller Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.t Pre.4 Total Florence M. Bruce Teller Raymond W. James 806 806 1047 1022 3681 Ella G. Callahan Teller William E. Maloney 958 834 1062 1084 3938 Dorothy A. Parks Teller Blank 428 262 387 380 1457 Jean E. Baker Teller Agnes T. Buckley Teller 2192 1902 2496 2486 9076 John T. McDonough, Jr. Teller Raymond W.James and William E.Maloney were elected Selectmen for three years. Velma M. Rhoda Teller Rosalie McDonald Teller TOWN CLERK Mary McDonough Teller Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total James J. Carroll 988 867 1140 1143 4138 Precinct Four Blanks 108 84 108 100 400 Lester L. Andrews Warden - Helen M. Smith Inspector 1096 951 1248 1243 4538 Helen M. Kirk Inspector James J.Carroll was elected Town Clerk for one year. Mary J. Ferry Clerk Michael J. McDonough Teller TOWN TREASURER Mary A, Hallett Teller Spellman Teller Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Mary A. James J. Carroll 982 863 1137 1131 4113 Caroline F. Teller Blanks 114 88 111 112 425 Madeline V. Peterson Teller J. Carroll Ryan Teller 1096 951 1248 1243 4538 ' Agnes G. Hall Teller Ingrid W. Newhall Teller James J.Carroll was elected Town Treasurer for one year. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 47 48 ANNUAL REPORTS COLLECTOR OF TAXES TRUSTEE OF PUBLIC TRUSTS Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Jerome F. Garrity 482 178 311 280 1251 Thomas G. Lynah 899 843 1102 1087 3931 Wallace E. Miller 59 80 149 197 485 Blanks r 197 108 146 156 607 Ethel U. Rich 299 443 408 425 1 575 Lillian S. Tullar 35 58 57 109 259 1096 951 1 248 1243 4538 Raymond L. White 177 ]63 270 191 801 Thomas G. Lynah was elected as Trustee of Public Trusts for six years. Blanks 44 29 53 41 167 1096 951 1248 1243 4538 CONSTABLES Pre.l Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Ethel U. Rich was elected Collector of Taxes for one year. William G. Dooley 930 801 1041 1024 3796 CEMETERY COMMISSIONER Blanks F. Mowat 897 816 1069 1081 3863 Blanks 365 285 386 381 1417 Pre.I Pre.2 Pre,3 Pre.4 Total William G, Potter • 898 801 1045 1041 3785 2192• 1902 2496 2486 9076 Walter E. Sands — — 2 — 2 William G. Dooley and James F. Mowat were elected Constables for one year. Blanks 198 150 201 202 751 1096 951 1248 1243 4538 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS FOR THREE YEARS William G. Potter was elected Cemetery Commissioner for three years, Precinct One 'Marjorie K. Blaisdell 639 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Nathaniel P. Blish 427 Pre.l Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total *Lois W. Brown 593 James H. Aker 34 26 49 63 172 Alfred S. 8usa 526 679 W. Neil Chapman 368 312 463 440 1583 *Jerome F. Garrity 741 Marcia W. A. Dane 193 162 231 227 813 George M. Hynes 741 Mildred B. Marek 459 438 484 483 1864 *Edwin C. Johnson 679 *DavBlanks 42 13 21 30 106 'Willi Kidd 627 _ *William W. MacLean 622 1096 951 :1248 1243 4538 "William C. Madden 661 William F. Mason 578 Mildred B. Marek was elected to the School Committee for three years. *Paul J. McCormack 632 *Charles B. Meek 627 MODERATOR William G. Nowlin 540 Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total 'William E. Phillips 644 Charles E. Ferguson 920 835 1097 1090 3942 *Aiden Lassell Ripley 675 Blanks 176 116 151 153 596 'Clarence E. Smith 579 "Gordon E. Steele 685 1096 951 1 248 1243 4538 *John J. Sullivan 596 *Thomas Sullivan 689 Charles E. Ferguson was elected Moderator for one year. *Jahn A. Wilson 731 PLANNING BOARD Blanks 5462 — Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre,4 Total * Town Meeting Members elected for term of three years. Alan G.Adams 843 808 1025 1023 3699 Wilbur M. Jaquith 810 746 991 984 3531 Blanks 539 348 480 479 1846 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS FOR ONE YEAR Precinct One 2192 1902 2496 2486 9076 *Edward A. Copithorne 805 Alan G. Adams and Wilbur M. Jaquith were elected to the Planning Board for 'Jason H. Woodward 812 five years. Blanks 575 TOWN OF LEXINGTON • 49 50 ANNUAL REPORTS Precinct Two *Lester T. Redman 666 *Pau[ K. Palmer 738 'George P. Wadsworth 807 Blanks 213 John E, Wallace 409 - *James M. West 632 * Town Meeting Members elected for one year. 'Donald E. Williamson 635 *Peter Zitso 708 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS FOR THREE YEARS Timothy Donovan 1 Blanks 5170 Precinct Two - *Walter C. Ballard 696 * Town Meeting Members elected for three years. 'F. Sherburne Carter 670 *Robert R.Cave 509 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS FOR THREE YEARS *John H. Devine 499 Precinct Four *William F, Downe 618 *Charles R. Alexander 533 Lawrence D. Freeman 423 'Joseph E. Belcher 757 *Roland B. Greeley 625 Clifford W. Birch, Jr. 449 *William Roger Greeley 623 *Winthrop Harold Bowker 706 'Norman B. Hall, Jr. 565 *Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. 842 *James L. Heggie 535 Charles E. Connally 429 'Harold B. Lamont 572 Robert M. Coquillette 374 *Elizabeth R. Lewis 654 *Russell S. Davenport 752 *Alden C. Manchester 440 *Howard H. Dawes 712 *Charles H. Peirce 611 *Murray G. Dearborn 722 *Randall W. Richards 591 George H. Doughty, Jr, 344 Frank T. Samuel, Jr. 368 Elmer J. Frey 312 Frederick A. Schloman 400 *Robert W, Hunter 775 *Burton B. Stuart 571 *Donald K. Irwin 697 *Lee E. Tarbox 619 *Robert C. Johnson 716 Joyce R. Waksman 297 *Eleanor Bradford Litchfield 666 *Edwin B. Worthen 749 *William H. Lyon, Jr. 553 Albert W. Hruby 1 *Thelma F. Mather 670 Blanks 4530 John P. Meehan 299 *Howard A. Patterson 706 Precinct Three *William L. Potter 722 *Louis W. Bills 798 'Earle B. Sukeforth 860 `Charles M. Blake 796 Frederick E. Tucker 530 478 Kenneth L. Warden, Jr. 450 *William I. Burnham 754 Eugene T. Buckley *Norman F. Woodward 747 Thornton S. Cody 563 Blanks 5810 *Norman A. Downs 731 *Robert W. Fawcett 796 * Town Meeting Members elected for three years. *George E. Graves 776 Thacher Jenney 615 TOWN MEETING MEMBER FOR ONE YEAR Russell M. Little 625 Precinct Four *Errol H. Locke 802 *Felix V. Cutler 948 Harold F. Lombard 561 Blanks 295 Robert L. Lyon 503 'Mildred B. Marek 671 * Town Meeting Member elected for one year. *George P. Morey 653 A true record. *Donald E. Nickerson 689 Attest: *Charles H. Norris 702 JAMES J. CARROLL, *Robert H. Packard 675 Town Clerk TOWN OF LEXINGTON 51 52 ANNUAL REPORTS RECOUNT OF TOWN MEETING MEMBERS, PRECINCT ONE, MARCH 12, 1954 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING ON PETITION OF WILLIAM F. MASON, 20 MAPLE STREET The following were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties as elec- MARCH 15, MARCH tion workers by the Town Clerk and served under the direction of the Board of Registrars: Charles J. Dailey Ilda J.Field Meeting called to order by the Moderator, Charles E. Ferguson. 8:07 P. M. William W. Ferguson Louise E.Ahern Rosalie MacDonald Mary R.McDonough There were 186 Town Meeting Members present, Lester L.Andrews Helen M. Kirk Town Clerk, James J. Carroll, read the warrant for the meeting until further Julia Vaughan Emma Zitso George E. Foster Clarence E. Delp reading was waived by motion. 8:08 P.M. The final result of the recount showed that Clarence E. Smith gained one vote James J.Carroll,Town Clerk,read the Constable's Return, 8:08 P. M. and William F. Mason lost one vote. It remaining the same as the vote of March ARTICLE 2. Gardner C. Ferguson, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee 1, 1954 whereby Clarence E. Smith was duly elected as a Town Meeting Member presents Appropriation Committee report accepted and filed. 8:09 P. M. for a term of three years. JAMES J. CARROLL, Gardner C. Ferguson of the Appropriation Committee recommends the appro- Clerk,Board of Registrars priation of $100.00 under Articles 48-69 inclusive. Haskell W. Reed presents the report of the Committee on Cary Lectures to be SPECIAL ELECTION, TOWN MEETING MEMBERS, PRECINCT THREE, accepted and placed on file, and the Committee discharged. 8:10 P. M. MARCH 15, 1954 Leon W. Bateman presents report of Refuse and Garbage Disposal Study Corn- The meeting called to order by Town Clerk,James J.Carroll. mittee to be accepted, placed on file, and Committee discharged. 8:10 P. M. There were 31 Town Meeting Members present. Sanborn C. Brown, Chairman, presents the report of the Capital Expenditures James J. Carroll was nominated and elected to serve as chairman and clerk Committee to be accepted, placed on file, and the Committee to be discharged. 8:08 P. M. of the meeting. Martin A. Gilman, Chairman, presents the report of the Youth Study Commis- Nominations were made from the floor for Harold F. Lombard, Russell M. sion to be accepted,placed on file,and the Committee to be discharged. 8:10 P.M. Little and James H. Lewis. The following tellers were appointed: Gardner Ferguson, Gardner Frost and Paul K. Palmer, Chairman, presents the report of the School Street School Committee to be accepted and placed on file. 8:11 P. M. Ronald D. Brown. Donald K. Irwin, Chairman of the Building and Plumbing By-Laws Study Com- The tellers counted the ballots cast with the following results: mittee presents report as a report of progress. 8:14 P. M. Russell M. Little 23 ARTICLE 3. Presented by Haskell W. Reed. Harold F. Lombard 4 VOTED: That a Committee of three be appointed by the Moderator to have Raymond E. Lewis 4 charge of the lectures under the wills of Eliza Ca.ry Farnham and Susanna E. Cary Russell M. Little was duly elected as a Town Meeting Member for a term of for the current year. Carried Unanimously 8:15 P.M. one year. JAMES J. CARROLL, Presented by Haskell W. Reed. Town Clerk VOTED: That the Moderator be and hereby is authorized and directed to ap- point 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 expenditure pro- To Whom It May Concern: March 2, 1954 jects that may be required by the Town within the five year period of 1955 to 1959 inclusive and to file a report at the next annual Town Meeting setting forth As of this second day of March, 1954 I do hereby appoint Mary R. McDonough all such projects together with the committee's recommendations as to the projects as Assistant Town Clerk and Assistant Town Treasurer, Town of Lexington. that should be undertaken within the five year period and the year in which each JAMES J. CARROLL, recommended project should be started. Town Clerk and Town Treasurer Carried Unanimously 8:19 P. M. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 53 54 ANNUAL REPORTS Article 4. VOTED: That the following amounts be appropriated for the cur- PUBLIC WORKS SUPT'S. OFFICE • rent year and be raised in the current tax levy except that where a transfer is in- Personal Services 25,476.78 dicated they shall be provided by such a transfer. Expenses 530.00 APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE Gardner C. Ferguson offers the following amendement: Expenses 1,250.00 PersonalServices $ 600.00PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO MOTION UNDER ARTICLE 4 OF THE WARRANT Carried Unanimously 8:17 P.M. Mr. Moderator: l move to amend the motion by substituting the amount of $25,099.72 instead of the amount of $25,476.78 for Superintendent of Public SELECTMEN'S DEPARTMENT Works Personal Services. Personal Services 8,497.80 Question on amendment by voice vote doubtful. Standing vote taken as follows: Expenses 2,807.00 In Favor Tellers Opposed Carried Unanimously 8:17 P.M. 10 Alan G. Adams 29 ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT 54 William F, Downe 48 Personal Services 9,940.44 19 Robert C. Merriam 19 Expenses 500.00 83 — 96 Carried Unanimously 8:17 P.M. Amendment Lost 8:57 P. M. TOWN CLERK & TOWN TREASURER'S DEPT. PUBLIC WORKS SUPT'S. OFFICE Personal Services 7,009.60 Personal Services 25,476.78 Expenses 1,925.00 Expenses 530.00 Carried Unanimously 8:29 P.M. Carried Unanimously 8:57 P.M. PARKING METER MAINT.—JURISDICTION TOWN TREAS. Expenses 125.00 TOWN OFFICE & CARY MEMORIAL BLDG. (This amount to be transferred from the Parking Meter Account) Personal Services 9,711.88 Carried Unanimously 8:29 P.M. Expenses 13,735.00 Carried Unanimously 8:57 P.M. COLLECTOR'S DEPARTMENT Personal Services 5,355.80 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Expenses 3,450.00 Personal Services 18,019.99 Carried Unanimously 8:30 P.M. Expenses 1,220.00 Carried Unanimously 8:57 P.M. ASSESSORS' DEPARMENT Personal Seryices 13,927,71 BOARD OF APPEALS Expenses 1,850.00 Expenses 1,153.00 Carried Unanimously 8:30 P.M. Carried Unanimously 8:57 P.M. LAW DEPARTMENT PLANNING BOARD Personal Services 4,000.00 Expenses 1,500.00 Special Fees 5,000.00 Carried Unanimously 8:58 P.M. Expenses 1,500.00 POLICE DEPARTMENT Carried Unanimously 8:30 P.M. Personal Services 112,135.19 ELECTIONS DEPT,—JURISDICTION SELECTMEN Expenses 10,806.90 Expenses 3,845.71 Carried Unanimously 8:58 P.M. Carried Unanimously 8:30 P. M. PARKING METER MAINT.—JURISDICTION POLICE ELECTIONS DEPT.—JURISDICTION TOWN CLERK Expenses 250.00 Expenses 625.00 (This amount to be transferred from the Parking Meter Account) Carried Unanimously 8:30 P.M. Carried Unanimously 8:59 P.M. REGISTRATIONS DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT Personal Services 1,122.00 Personal Services 137,974.60 Expenses 750.00 Expenses 21,970.00 Carried Unanimously 8:31 P.M. Carried Unanimously 8:59 P.M. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 55 56 ANNUAL REPORTS CIVILIAN DEFENSE VITAL STATISTICS Expenses 700.00 Expenses 25.00 Carried Unanimously 8:59 P. M. Carried Unanimously 8:56 P.M. BUILDING & PLUMBING DEPARTMENT ANIMAL INSPECTION Personal Services 6,090.61 Personal Services 680.63 Expenses 4,095.00 Carried Unanimously 8:57 P.M. Carried Unanimously 8:54 P. M. SEWER MAINTENANCE WIRE INSPECTOR Wages and Expenses 7,370,00 Personal Services 2,000.00 Carried Unanimously 8:57 P.M. Expenses 700.00 SEWER SERVICES Carried Unanimously 8:55 P.M. Wages and Expenses 34,100.00 SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES Carried Unanimously 8:57 P. M. Personal Services 800.00 GARBAGE COLLECTION Expenses 424.00 Wages and Expenses 25,993.50 Carried Unanimously 8:55 P.M. Carried Unanimously 8:58 P. M. INSECT SUPPRESSION CARE OF DUMPS and REMOVAL OF ASHES Wages and Expenses 5,058.56 Wages and Expenses 15,000.00 Carried Unanimously 8:55 P.M. Carried Unanimously 8:58 P. M. SHADE TREES PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING Wages and Expenses 15,543.56 Wages and Expenses 13,910.00 Carried Unanimously 8:55 P.M. Carried Unanimously 8:58 P. M. FOREST FIRES HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE Personal Services 50.00 Wages and Expenses 70,000.00 Wages and Expenses 500.00 Street Construction —Sundry Streets 39,343.40 Carried Unanimously 8:55 P.M. (Of which $8,000.00 is to be transferred from the Bedford Sewer Connection Fund; and $31,343.40 DOG OFFICER is to be transferred from the Excess & Deficiency Personal Services 235.00 Account) Expenses 650.00 Carried Unanimously 8:59 P. M. Carried Unanimously 8:55 P.M. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT— ROAD MACHINERY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Wages and Expenses 23,600.00 Personal Services 4,726.19 (Of which $18,711.22 is to be transferred from Expenses 12,915.50 the Road Machinery Fund) Carried Unanimously 8:55 P.M. Carried Unanimously 8:59 P. M. DOG CLINIC SNOW REMOVAL 501.90 Wages and Expenses, 40,000.00 Expenses Carried Unanimously 8:56 P.M. Carried Unanimously 8:59 P. M. TRAFFIC REGULATIONS AND CONTROL DENTAL CLINIC Personal Services 2,924.00 Wages and Expenses 3,825.00 Expenses 580.00 Carried Unanimously 8:59 P. M. Carried Unanimously 8:56 P.M. STREET LIGHTS Expenses 35,500.00 POSTURE CLINIC 1,284 50 Carried Unanimously 8:59 P. M. Personal Services STREET SIGNS Expenses 57.00 Expenses 1,150.00 Carried Unanimously 8:56 P.M. Carried Unanimously 9:00 P, M. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 57 58 ANNUAL REPORTS ' PUBLIC WELFARE DEPARTMENT CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT SYSTEM Personal Services 7,000.00 Expenses 325.00 Administration 925.00 Carried Unanimously 9:02 P. M. Aid and Expenses 16,000.00 Carried Unanimously 9:00 P. M, PATRIOTS' DAY Expenses 2,000.00 DISABILITY ASSISTANCE Carried Unanimously 9:02 P. M. Aid and Expenses 11,000.00 Carried Unanimously 9:00 P. M. MEMORIAL DAY Expenses 422.50 DEPENDENT CHILDREN Carried Unanimously 9:03 P. M. Aid and Expenses 12,354.00 ARMISTICE DAY Carried Unanimously 9:00 P. M. Expenses 125.00 OLD AGE ASSISTANCE Carried Unanimously 9:03 P. M. Aid and Expenses 85,900.00 Carried Unanimously 9:00 P. M. INSURANCE Premiums 27,000.00 VETERANS' SERVICES Carried Unanimously 9:03 P. M. Personal Services 1,560.00 Administration 350.00 PRINTING TOWN REPORT Aid and Expenses 10,000.00 Expenses 1,724.20 Carried Unanimously 9:00 P. M. Carried Unanimously 9:03 P. M. SOLDIERS BURIALS AMBULANCE MAINTENANCE Expenses 150.00 Expenses 450.00 Carried Unanimously 9:00 P. M. Carried Unanimously 9:03 P. M. ' SCHOOL MAINTENANCE Personal Services 725,820.66 ADMINISTRATION OF TRUST FUNDS Expenses .... 177,963.00 Expenses 175.00 • Americanization Classes 208.00 Carried Unanimously 9:03 P. M. Vocational Education—Tuition 5,881,00 UNCLASSIFIED Handicraft Classes 7,1 10.50 Expenses 1,050.00 Out of State Travel 500.00 Carried Unanimously 9:03 P. M. Athletics 12,892.66 Carried Unanimously 9:01 P. M. WATER MAINTENANCE CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY Wages and Expenses 38,528.75 Personal Services 35,536.90 Carried Unanimously 9:03 P. M. Expenses 16,572.28 WATER SERVICES (In addition to the amount of $2,797.72 received Wages and Expenses 38,000.00 from the County for Dog Licenses/ CarriedCarried Unanimously 9:04 P. M. Unanimously 9:01 P. M. PARKS CEMETERY MAINTENANCE Wages and Expenses 24,622.88 Personal Services 1,900.00 Carried Unanimously 9:01 P. M. Wages and Expenses 24,000.00 RECREATION COMMITTEE (Of which $1,250.00 is to be transferred from the Personal Services 7,025.00 Income Trust Fund — Westview Cemetery; and Expenses 13,295.00 $750.00 is to be transferred from the Income Carried Unanimously 9:02 P. M. Trust Fund—Munroe Cemetery) Carried Unanimously 9:04 P. M. CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT SYSTEM Pension Accumulation Fund 22,147.11 All items under Article Four Carried Unanimously 9:04 P. M. Carried Unanimously 9:02 P, M, AND FURTHER MOVED: That the following amounts be appropriated: TOWN OF LEXINGTON 59 60 ANNUAL REPORTS INTEREST ON DEBT Donald E. Nickerson presents the following Amendment: Interest 62,765.00 Carried Unanimously 9:05 P. M. Amendment to Motion under Article 47 of the Warrant Mr. Moderator: I move to amend the motion by striking it out and inserting MATURING DEBT 349,000.00 in place thereof the following: Carried Unanimously 9:05 P. M. That the report of the Town Manager Plan Committee be accepted and placed and to be provided as follows: on file and the Committee discharged. $74.03 is to be transferred from Premiums on Amendment presented by Donald E. Nickerson declared lost by voice Loan Account; $8,854.52 is to be transferred from vote. 9:31 P. M, the School Reimbursement Fund; $ 5,000.00 is to be transferred from the Bedford Sewer Con- Article 41, as presented by Joseph E. Belcher containing Amendment of nection Fund; $15,071.45 is to be transferred Charles E. Davis carried by voice vote. 9:32 P. M. from the Water Department Available Surplus; and Article 7, indefinitely postponed. $280,000.00 is to be raised in the current tax levy. Carried Unanimously 9:33 P. M. Carried Unanimously 9:05 P, M. ARTICLE 8. VOTED: To raise and appropriate the sum of $4,700.19 for All Articles presented by Haskell W. Reed, Chairman, unless otherwise noted. the unpaid bills for prior years of the following accounts: ARTICLE 5. VOTED: That the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the BOARD OF APPEALS Selectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow money from time to time in Adams Press, Inc. $38.27 anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1955, and PUBLIC WELFARE—AID &EXPENSES to issue a note or notes therefor payable within one year and to renew any note Town of Arlington 3,577.96 or notes that may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with New England Hospital 2.00 Section 17 of Chapter 44 of the General Laws. Haynes Memorial Hospital 468.00 Carried Unanimously 9:06 P. M. HIGHWAY CHAPTER 90 HILL STREET ARTICLE 6. VOTED: To establish the salary and compensation of the E. W. Giles 259.54 Town Treasurer, Town Clerk and Town Collector of Taxes at the following annual UNCLASSIFIED rates: Boston Edison Company 6.30 Town Treasurer $2,500.00 Town Clerk 2,700.00 WATER MAINTENANCE Town Collector of Taxes 5,200.00 Boston & Maine Railroad 6.62 the increase over the rates established last year to become effective April 1, 1954, and to raise and appropriate therefor the sum of $10,299.68. SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Carried Unanimously 9:08 P. M. Custance Bros. 341.50 Carried Unanimously 9:34 P, M. Joseph E. Belcher, Chairman, Committee on Town Manager Selectmen form of administration presents report offering the following motion: ARTICLE 9. VOTED: To appropriate $20,000.00 for the Reserve Fund and to provide for the payment thereof by transfer from the Overlay Reserve Fund. ARTICLE 41. VOTED: That the report of the Town Manager Plan Corn- Carried Unanimously 9:35 P. M. mittee be accepted and placed on file and that the Committee be authorized to ARTICLE 10. VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to prepare and submit to the 1955 Annual Town Meeting proposed legislation to petition the Director of Accounts of the State for an audit for the year 1954. establish a Town Manager-Selectmen form of government for the Town of Lexing- ton, and to raise and appropriate$500. for the expenses of said Committee. Carried Unanimously 9:35 P. M, ARTICLE 11. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are author» Charles E. Davis presents the following amendment: ized to install water mains not less than six inches but less than sixteen inches in VOTED: That the report of the Town Manager Plan Committee be accepted diameter in such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the Selectmen and placed on file and that the Committee be authorized to prepare and submit to may determine, subject to the assessment of betterments, or otherwise, and to the 1955 Annual Town Meeting or Special Town Meeting if such should be called take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest sooner, proposed legislation to establish a Town Manager-Selectmen form of gov- in land necessary therefor; and to appropriate for such installation and land acqui- sition the sum of $127,000 and to provide said sum by transfer of $20,000 from efor the Town of Lexington, and to raise and appropriate $500. for the the Water Assessment Fund; $7,000 from the Water Department Available Sur- expenses of said Committee. plus; and the balance of $100,000 to be provided by the issue of bonds or notes Amendment as presented adopted voice vote. 9:07 P. M. of the town, and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and TOWN OF LEXINGTON 61 62 ANNUAL REPORTS he hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $100,000 and issue bonds or notes ARTICLE 14. VOTED: That the sum of $17,500 be appropriated for the of the Town therefor, to be payable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter purchase of an equipped fire engine for the Fire Department, this amount to be 44 of the General Laws, within a period not exceeding fifteen years. transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account, and authority is hereby given Carried Unanimously 9;37 P. M. to turn in Engine 6 to apply toward the purchase price. ARTICLE 12. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are author- Carried Unanimously 9:59 P. M. ized to install sewer mains in such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land ARTICLE 15. VOTED: That the sum of $2,400 be raised and appropriated as the Selectmen may determine in accordance with Chapter 504 of the Acts of for the installation of traffic lights at the East Lexington Fire Station by the Fire 1897 and all acts in amendment thereof and in addition thereto, or otherwise, and Department. to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest Carried Unanimously 10:00 P. M. in land necessary therefor; and to appropriate for such installation and land ac- quisition the sum of $212,950.00 of which $72,950 is to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account; $40,000 is to be transferred from the Sewer ARTICLE 16. VOTED: That the sum of $12,395.59 be raised and appro- Assessment Fund; $50,000 is to be raised in the current tax levy; and the balance priated for pensions for retired members of the Police Department, and that the of $50,000 to be provided by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town, and that sum of $5,644.87 be raised and appropriated for pensions for retired members of the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is authorized the Fire Department, under Chapter 32 of the General Laws. to borrow the sum of $50,000 and issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, to Carried Unanimously 10:01 P. M. be payable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws within a period not exceeding twenty years. ARTICLE 17. VOTED: That the sum of $3,000 be appropriated for Chap- ter 90 highway maintenance, and that the sum of $3,000 be transferred from the Gardner C. Ferguson presents the following amendment: Excess and Deficiency Account. Proposed Amendment to Motion under Article 12 of the Wap-ant. Carried Unanimously 10:01 P. M, Mr. Moderator: I move to amend the motion by striking out the portion thereof relating to the appropriation and provision of funds and inserting in place ARTICLE 18, VOTED: That the sum of $27,000 be appropriated for the thereof the following: construction of all or any part of Hill Street under Chapter 90, highway construc- and to appropriate for such installation and land acquisition the tion, and that the sum of $27,000 be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency sum of $212,950.00 of which $72,950.00 is to be transferred Account, from the Excess and Deficiency Account; $40,000.00 is to be Carried Unanimously 10:02 P. M. transferred from the Sewer Assessment Fund; and the balance of $100,000.00 to be provided by the issue of bonds or notes of the ARTICLE 19. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are author- Town, and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, ized to construct concrete, bituminous concrete or other sidewalks, at such loca- be and he hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $1 00,000.00 tions as they shall determine, where the abutting owner pays one-half of the cost, and issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, to be payable in or otherwise, and to raise and appropriate therefor the sum of $800, accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws Carried Unanimously 10:03 P. M. within a period not exceeding twenty years. Amendment as presented adopted 9:57 P. M. ARTICLE 20. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are author- ARTICLE 12, VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are author- ized to install curbings at such locations as they may determine, and that the sum ized to install sewer mains in such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land of $3,000 be raised and appropriated therefor. as the Selectmen may determine in accordance with Chapter 504 of the Acts of Carried Unanimously 10:03 P. M. 1897 and all acts in amendment thereof and in addition thereto, or otherwise, and ARTICLE 21. VOTED: That the sum of $5,000 be raised and appropriated to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee,easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; and to appropriate for such installation and land ac- for the improvement of lowlands and swamps in the eradication of mosquitoes, quisition the sum of $212,950.00 of which $72,950 is to be transferred from the under Section 4A of Chapter 252 of the General Laws. Excess and Deficiency Account; $40,000 is to be transferred from the Sewer Carried Unanimously 10:04 P. M. Assessment Fund; and the balance of $100,000.00 to be provided by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town, and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the ARTICLE 22. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are author- Selectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $100,000.00 and ized to install drains in such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as they issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, to be payable in accordance with the may determine, in accordance with Chapter 263 of the Acts of 1926, as amended, provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws within a period not exceeding twenty or otherwise, subject to the assessment of betterments and to take by eminent years. domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary Carried Unanimously 9:57 P. M. therefor, and to raise and appropriate for such installation and land acquisition the sum of $34,000, this amount to be raised in thy current tax levy. ARTICLE 13, indefinitely postponed 9:57 P. M. Carried Unanimously 10:05 P. M TOWN OF LEXINGTON 63 64 ANNUAL REPORTS ARTICLE 23. VOTED: To raise and appropriate the sum of $23,797 for ARTICLE 32, indefinitely postponed. 10:13 P. M. the purchase by or with the approval of the Selectmen of equipment for the De- ARTICLE 33. VOTED; That the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized partment of Public Works. to sell and convey at any time on or before March 4, 1955, the land on MenemCarried Unanimously 1 0;06 P. M. Street known as the Old Fire Station Site, upon such terms and conditions as they ARTICLE 24. VOTED: To enlarge the scope of the Road Machinery Fund deem proper; said land being described as follows: by crediting to said Fund an amount based on hourly rental for the use of motor- Beginning at a stone bound on the southeasterly side line of ized equipment of the Department of Public Works when used on various projects Meriam Street at the property now or formerly of Henry P. carried on under the direction of said Department or other Departments of the Boutelle, thence running northeasterly along Meriam Street a dis- Town, the amount of said charge not to exceed the amount allowed by the State tante of 42.90 feet to a stone bound. Thence turning at an angle of 90'00' and running southeasterly by land now or formerly of for the use of similar equipment. Henry P. Boutelle a distance of 79.56 feet to a stone bound. Carried Unanimously 10:06 P. M. Thence turning at an angle of 90°20'30" and running southwest- ARTICLE 25. VOTED; That the Selectmen be and they hereby are author- erly by land now or formerly of Henry P. Boutelle a distance of ized to appoint one of their members to the Board of Appeals in accordance with 42.68 feet to a point. Thence turning at an angle of 89°49'30" Section 4A of Chapter 41 of the General Laws. and running northwesterly by land now or formerly of Henry P. Carried Unanimously 10:06 P. M. Boutelle a distance of 79.73 feet to the point of beginning and ARTICLE 26. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and theyhereby are author- containing 3,407 plusror minus squareyfeet.s Carried Unanimously 14;15 P, M, ized to install street lights in such unaccepted streets as they may determine prior to the final adjournment of the 1955 Annual Town Meeting. ARTICLE 34. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized- Carried Unanimously 10;07 P. M. and directed to petition the General Court to amend the referendum provisions of Chapter 215 of the Acts of 1929, being an Act establishing the representative ARTICLE 27. VOTED: To accept Chapter 624 of the Acts of 1952 which town meeting form of government in Lexington, by striking out Section 8 and provides for an increase in the amounts of pensions, retirement allowances and inserting in place Thereof a new Section 8 in the following form: annuities payable to certain former town employees, and to appropriate therefor SECTION 8. A vote passed at any representative town the sum of $1,774.00, this amount to be raised in the current tax levy, meeting authorizing the expenditure of twenty thousand dollars or Carried Unanimously 10:08 P, M. more as a special appropriation, or establishing a new board or of- ARTICLE 28. VOTED: That the sum of $2,000 be appropriated for the Tice or abolishing an old board or office or merging two or more development and grading of additional land in the Sunset Section layout in West- boards or offices, or fixing the term of office of town officers, view Cemetery and the development of additional roadways therein, and that said where such term is optional, or increasing or reducing the number of members of a board, or adopting a new by-law, or amending an sum be provided by transfer from the Westview Cemetery Sale of Lots Fund, existing by-law, shall not be operative until after the expiration of Carried Unanimously 10:09 P. M. five days, exclusive of Sundays and holidays, from the dissolution ARTICLE 29. VOTED: To raise and appropriate the sum of $1,200 for the of the meeting. If, within said five days, a petition signed by not purchase by the Cemetery Commissioners of equipment for the Cemetery Depart- less than three per cent of the registered voters of the town, con- ment; this amount to be raised in the current tax levy. twining their names and addresses as they appear on the list of Carried Unanimously 10:10 P. M. registered voters, is filed with the Selectmen requesting that the question or questions involved in any such vote which has not be- ARTICLE 30, presented by Robert T. Person. come operative as aforesaid be submitted to the voters of the town ARTICLE 30. VOTED: To appropriate the sum of$7,000 for the construc- at large, then the operation of such vote shall be further suspended tion of a grandstand in the enclosed field at the Center Playground, and to provide pending its determination as hereinafter provided, and the Select- for the payment thereof by a transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account, men, within ten days after the filing of the petition, shall call a Carried Unanimously 10:11 P. M. special meeting, which shall be held within fourteen days after the issuing of the call, for the purpose of presenting to the voters at ARTICLE 31. VOTED; That lots created for sale to veterans of World War large the question or questions so involved. All votes upon any II by the subdivision of a portion of the so-called Poor Farm tract fronting on Cedar questions so submitted shall be taken by ballot, and the check list and Hill Streets pursuant to the vote adopted under Article 18 of the Warrant for shall be used in the several precinct meetings in the same manner the Special Town Meeting held on October 7, 1946, may be sold by the Board of as in the election of town officers. The questions so submitted Selectmen to veterans of the Korean conflict at the same price and upon the same shall be determined by a majority vote of the registered voters of terms and conditions as they are authorized under said vote to sell them to vet- the town voting thereon, but no action of the representative town erans of World War II. meeting shall be reversed unless at least twenty per cent of the Carried Unanimously 10:13 P. M. registered voters shall so vote. Each question so submitted shall TOWN OF LEXINGTON 65 66 ANNUAL REPORTS be in the form of the following question, which shall be placed upon the official ballot:— Section 2. Application for permit shall be filed with the "Shall the town vote to approve the action of the repre- Board of Appeals by the record owner of the land and shall be ac- sentative town meeting whereby it was voted (brief companied by a plan showing the location, boundaries and area of description of the substance of the vote)?" the land involved and the portion thereof from which the applicant If such petition is not filed within the said period of five days, the proposes to remove material. vote of the representative town meeting shall become operative Section 3. The Board of Appeals shall fix a reasonable time upon the expiration of the said period, for a public hearing on the application and shall give public notice Carried Voice Vote 10:34 P. M. thereof, at the expense of the applicant, by publishing notice of the time, place and purpose of the hearing in a local newspaper at Haskell W. Reed moves that the meeting be adjourned until Monday, March least fourteen days before said hearing and by mailing a copy of said 22, 1954,at 8:00 P. M. notice to the applicant and to the owners of all property deemed 10:34 P. M. by said Board to be affected thereby, as they appear on the most TownownClerk JAMES J. CARROLL, recent local tax list, at least seven days before said hearing. Section 4. In granting a permit the Board of Appeals shall impose limitations as to the time and as to the extent of the per- ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING mitred removal and such other appropriate conditions, limitations and safeguards as the Board deems necessary for the protection of HELD MARCH 22, 1954 the neighborhood and of thepublic health, safely,convenience and Meeting caller' to order by the Moderator, Charles E. Ferguson. welfare, and may condition the continuance of the permit upon 8:03 P. M. compliance with regulations of the Board of Appeals then in force or thereafter adopted. In its discretion the Board may require a There were 184 Town Meeting Members present. surety bond, cash or other adequate security to insure compliance Unless otherwise noted, all articles presented by Haskell W. Reed, Chairman, with the terms, conditions and limitations of the permit. The con- Board of Selectmen. curring vote of all the members of the Board shall be necessary ARTICLE 35. VOTED: To amend Article XXVI of the General By-Laws of for the issuance of a permit. the Town by striking out Section 2 and inserting in place thereof a new Section 2 Section 5. The penalty for violation of this by-law shall be as to read as follows: follows:— Section 2. The Board of Appeals established under the Zoning for the first offense, fifty dollars; for the second By-Law shall be and shall act as the Board of Appeals under the offense, one hundred dollars; and for each sub- Sub-division Control Law, being Sections 81K to 81GG inclusive of Sequent offense, two hundred dollars. Chapter 41 of the General Laws,and any acts in amendment thereof Amendment offered by William E. Phillips. or in addition thereto. Strike out the last sentence of Section 4 of the proposed new Carried Unanimously 8:04 P. M. Article XXVII of the General By-laws. 8:10 P. M. ARTICLE 36. VOTED: To amend the General By-Laws by adding thereto Amendment voted on and declared lost. 8:11 P. M. William E. Phillips presents the following amendment: a new Article XXVII to read as follows: To add at the end of the proposed new Article XXVII of the ARTICLE XXVII: Loam, Sand and Gravel Removal. General By-laws another Section to read as follows: Section 1. The removal of soil, loam, sand or gravel from Section 6. The effective date of this Article shall any land in the Town not in public use is prohibited unless author- be April 1, 1955. 8:15 P. M. ized by a permit from the Board of Appeals, organized under the Amendment voted on and declared lost 8:17 P. M. Zoning By-Law, except under the following circumstances: Original vote as presented voted on and declared carried at 8:20 P. M. a. When such removal is incidental to and in connection with the erection of a building for which a permit has been issued by the ARTICLE 37, VOTED: That the School Street School Building Committee, Building Inspector of the town, appointed under the authority of the vote adopted under Article 10 of the Warrant b. When such removal is required in order to construct a street for the Special Town Meeting held on October 5, 1953, be and hereby is author- that has been approved by the Planning Board over the location ized on behalf of the Town to retain architectural services and obtain final plans from which such removal is made. and specifications for the construction, original equipping and furnishing of a new c. When such removal is in accordance with special permission elementary school to be known as the Maria Hastings School,and to be constructed from the Board of Appeals issued under the provisions of the on the land situated westerly of School Street, southerly of Massachusetts Avenue Zoning By-Law as now in effect or as hereafter amended. and northerly of Roosevelt Road that the Town acquired for school and playground purposes in 1951; to obtain bids and to enter into a contract or contracts for such TOWN OF LEXINGTON 67 68 ANNUAL REPORTS ' construction and original equipping and furnishing; and to supervise the carrying Robert R. Cave presents two motions: on of the work; and that the sum of $725,000 be and hereby is appropriated for VOTED: That the report of the Job Classification and Salary such construction, original equipping and furnishing and that payment be provided Plan Study Committee be accepted and placed on file and the by raising $25,000 in the current tax levy and by the issue of bonds or notes of Committee discharged. the Town for the balance of $700,000, and that the Treasurer, with the approval Carried Unanimously 9:02 P. M. of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $700,000 under authority of Chapter 645 of the Acts of 1948, as amended, and to issue VOTED: That a Personnel Advisory Committee be established bonds or notes of the Town therefor, to be payable in accordance with the pro- for a period of three years from April 1, 1954 to consist of five visions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, as amended, within a period not ex- members to be appointed by the unanimous action of the Moder- ceeding 20 years. ator, the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen and the Chairman of Carried Unanimously 8:32 P. M. the Appropriation Committee, and to have the following functions: a) To develop in co-operation with the Board of Selectmen a ARTICLE 38. Presented by Alan G. Adams. VOTED: To authorize the Planning Board to obtain options for land or rights classification plan and wage and salary plan as a permissive aid therein that it desires to recommend be acquired by the Town as locations for and guide to the Board of Selectmen, Appropriation Committee future streets; that the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized on behalf of the and department heads. Town to acquire by purchase, by eminent domain or otherwise, such land or rights b) To screen all personal service budgets when and as requested therein as are or may be included in options obtained by the Planning Board, and by the Board of Selectmen and to submit its written recom- to raise and appropriate in addition to money already appropriated therefor the mendations to the Board of Selectmen and Appropriation Corn- sum of $1,250.00 for such options and land acquisition. mittee by November first of the particular year. Carried Unanimously 8:34 P. M. c) To make studies of the problems of wages, salaries, new job classifications and general personnel administration as it may be • ARTICLE 39. Presented by Alan G. Adams. assigned these special tasks by the Board of Selectmen. VOTED: That the sum of $7,500 be raised and appropriated for the em- and that the sum of $200 be raised and appropriated for the ex- ployment of consultants and additional employees by the Planning Board in the penses of the committee. administration of the Subdivision Control Law and other functions of the Planning 9;05 P. M. . Board. Amendment by A. Edward Rowse: Carried Unanimously 8:40 P. M. that motion read eliminating the Moderator and Chairman of the ARTICLE 40. Jerome F. Garrity asks permission of the Town Meeting for Appropriation Committee. Appointment to be made by the Board Charles M. Blake,Jr. to present the Report of the Veterans' Memorial Committee, of Selectmen. 8:41 P. M. 9:09 P. M, Charles M. Blake, Jr. read the Report of the Veterans' Memorial Committee. Amendment voted and adopted. 9:10 P.M. 8:46 P.M. Murray G. Dearborn presented the following: ARTICLE 42. Amendment as voted: VOTED: That the report of the Veterans' Memorial Committee be accepted VOTED: That a Personnel Advisory Committee be established and placed on file and that the Committee be and hereby is authorized, subject for a period of three years from April 1, 1954 to consist of five to the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to acquire a Veterans' Memorial monu- members to be appointed by the Board of Selectmen and to have ment substantially in the form of the model presented to the meeting and to erect the following functions: it on the land situated in front of the Cary Memorial Building, and that the sum a) To develop in co-operation with the Board of Selectmen a of $6,000 be raised and appropriated therefor. classification plan and wage and salary plan as a permissive aid 8:46 P.M. and guide to the Board of Selectmen, Appropriation Committee William E. Phillips presents the following amendment: and department heads. Amendment to motion presented. Said memorial shall include a suitable reference to the World b} To screen all personal service budgets when and as requested War II Memorial Library in the high school and to any other special by the Board of Selectmen and to submit its written recom- memorials situated in the Town of Lexington that the committee mendations to the Board of Selectmen and Appropriation Com- may deem appropriate. mittee by November first of the particular year. 8:53 P.M. c) To make studies of the problems of wages, salaries, new--jib Amendment voted on and declared lost. 8:58 P. M. classifications and general personnel administration as it may be Main motion as presented voted on and lost. 8:59 P. M. assigned these special tasks by the Board of Selectmen. and that ARTICLE 42. Report of the Job Classification and Salary Plan Committee of tthe $200 be raised and appropriated for the ex- h sum m penses he committee, read by Benjamin W. Day. 9:01 P. M. Carried 9:15 P. M. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 69 70 ANNUAL REPORTS VOTED: That articles 43 to 47 inclusive be taken up together. 9:22 P. M. Carried Unanimously 9:15 P. M. Amendment declared lost. 9:23 P. M. ARTICLE 43. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout Original vote as presented carried unanimously 9:24 P. M. of as a town way, Bertweli Road from Simonds Road, northwesterly, to Williams VOTED: That articles 48 to 69 inclusive be taken up together. Road, approximately 520 feet as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Carried Unanimously 9:25 P. M. Act, and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated October 19, 1953, and to authorize the Selectmen to take byeminent domain, purchase or ARTICLE way, VOTED: To establishomas Peachtreea town way, andhsterly andhe layoh- of as a town Appletree Lane from Road, southwesterly south- otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor. easter) a distance of approximately pproximately 1512 feet as laid out by the Selectmen and Alan G. Adams reports Planning Board approves layout of the above. shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated December 31, Carried Unanimously 9:16 P. M. 1953 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or ARTICLE 44. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout other interest in land necessary therefor. of as a town way, Buckman Drive from Locust Avenue, southerly, a distance of Alan G. Adams reports Planning Board approves layout of the above. approximately 2,000 feet as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act, Carried Unanimously 9:26 P. M. and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk,dated May 7, 1953, ARTICLE 49. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise of as a town way, Barberry Road from Concord Avenue, southerly and westerly, a acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor. distance of approximately 2386 feet as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon Alan G. Adams reports Planning Board approves layout of the above. a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated December 21, 1953 and to Carried Unanimously 9:17 P. M. take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest ARTICLE 45. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout in land necessary therefor. of as a town way, Dawes Road from Fallen Road, southwesterly, a distance of ap• Alan G. Adams reports Planning Board approves layout of the above. proximately 1,002 feet as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act, Carried Unanimously 9:26 P. M. and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk,dated May 7, 1953, ARTICLE 50. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise of as a town way, Ballard Terrace from North Hancock Street, northerly a distance acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor. of approximately820 feet as laid out bythe Selectmen and shown upon a plan on Alan G. Adams reports Planning Board approves layout of the above. file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated December 29, 1953 and to take by Carried Unanimously 9:17 P. M. eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land ARTICLE 46. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout necessary therefor. of as a town way, Oak Terrace from Oak Street, easterly, a distance of approxi- Alan G. Adams reports Planning Board approves layout of the above. mately 310 feet as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act, and Carried Unanimously 9:27 P. M. shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated January 6, 1954, ARTICLE 51. VOTED: To layout and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwiseof as a establishas a town way, and accept the proximately 959 feet n way, Bates aid out by theoad from Seled ctmen and showneet, )upon distance of ap- acquire anyfee,easement or other interest in land necessary therefor. Alan G. Adams reports Planning Board approves layout of the above. o plan mon file in the office of the Town Clerk,dated December 10, 1953 and to take by eminent Carried Unanimously 9:18 P. M, domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary ARTICLE 47. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout therefor, of as a town way, Williams Road from Bedford Street to Dexter Road, a distance Alan G. Adams reports Planning Board approves layout of the above. of approximately 800 feet,easterly as laid out by the Selectmen under the Better- Carried Unanimously 9:28 P. M. ment Act, and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated December 10, 1953 and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, ARTICLE 52. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary of as a town way, Battle Green Road from Minute Man Lane westerly and north- therefor, westerly to Paul Revere Road,a distance of approximately 1 166 feet as laid out by Alan G. Adams reports Planning Board approves layout of the above. the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated December 10, 1953 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire Carried Unanimously 9:20 P. M. any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor. VOTED: To appropriate for land acquisition and for construction of the ways Alan G. Adams reports Planning Board approves layout of the above. enumerated in articles 43 to 47 inclusive, the sum of $48,980 and to provide for Carried Unanimously 9:29 P. M. the payment thereof by a transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Amendment presented by A. Edward Rowse that it is the sense of the meeting ARTICLE 53. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout that the amount of $48,980 be bonded instead of transferred from the Excess and of as a town way. Benjamin Road from Concord Avenue, a distance of approxi- Deficiency Account. mately 1 154 feet as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in TOWN OF LEXINGTON 71 72 ANNUAL REPORTS the office of the Town Clerk, dated December 17, 1953 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated December 10, 1953 and to take by therefor. eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land Alan G. Adams reports Planning Board approves layout of the above. necessary therefor. Carried Unanimously 9:29 P. M. Alan G. Adams reports Planning Board approves layout of the above. Carried Unanimously 9:32 P. M, ARTICLE 54. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way,Castle Road from Franklin Road, northeasterly to Hayes Avenue, ARTICLE 60. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout a distance of approximately 470 feet as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon of as a town way, Patterson Road from Wood Street, northeasterly and northerly, a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated December 9, 1953 and to a distance of approximately 1542 feet as laid out by the Selectmen and shown take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated December 14, 1953 in land necessary therefor. and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other Alan G. Adams reports Planning Board approves layout of the above. interest in land necessary therefor. Carried Unanimously 9:30 P, M, Alan G. Adams reports Planning Board approves layout of the above. Carried Unanimously 9:33 P. M, ARTICLE 55. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Field Road from Concord Avenue southerly to Barberry Road, a ARTICLE 61. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout distance of approximately 981 feet as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon, of as a town way, Peachtree Road from Woburn Street, southerly, a distance of a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated December 18, 1953 and to approximately 512 feet as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated December 30, 1953 and to take by in land necessary therefor. eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land Alan G. Adams reports Planning Board approves layout of the above. necessary therefor. Carried Unanimously 9:30 P. M. Alan G. Adams reports Planning Board approves layout of the above. Carried Unanimously 9:33 P. M. ARTICLE 56. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way,Holton Road from Wood Street, northeasterly to Patterson Road, ARTICLE 62. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout a distance of approximately 768 feet as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon of as a town way, Peartree Drive from Lowell Street, northeasterly to Appletree a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated December 15, 1953 and to Lane, a distance of approximately 250 feet as laid out by the Selectmen and shown take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated December 30, 1953 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other inter- in land necessary therefor. Alan G. Adams reports Planning Board approves layout of the above. est in land necessary therefor. Carried Unanimously 9:31 P. M. Alan G. Adams reports Planning Board approves layout of the above. Carried Unanimously 9:34 P. M. ARTICLE 57. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Hutchinson Road from Concord Avenue, northeasterly to Web- ARTICLE 63. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout ster Road, a distance of approximately 1054 feet as laid out by the Selectmen and of as a town way, Philip Road from Buckman Drive, westerly, a distance of ap- proximately 473 feet as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file 11953 upon a planeby mifilin the officeaof the Town Clerk, datedyDecember f or in the office of the Town Clerk,dated December 15, 1953 and to take by eminent and to take eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary other interest in land necessary therefor. therefor. Alan G. Adams reports Planning Board approves layout of the above. Carried Unanimously 9:31 P. M. Alan G. Adams reports Planning Board approves layout of the above. Carried Unanimously 9:35 P. M, ARTICLE 58. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Lantern Lane from Philip Road northerly to Dawes Road, a dis- ARTICLE 64. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout tante of approximately 947 feet as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon a of as a town way, Scotland Road from Appletree Lane, southeasterly and south- plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated December 15, 1953 and to westerly to Appletree Lane, a distance of approximately 852 feet as laid out by take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated December 31, 1953 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire in land necessary therefor, approves layout of the above. any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor. Carried Unanimously 9:32 P. M. Alan G. Adams reports Planning Board Alan G. Adams reports Planning Board approves layout of the above. Carried Unanimously 9:35 P. M. ARTICLE 59. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout ARTICLE 65. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Minute Man Lane from Massachusetts Avenue northerly and of as a town way, Stearns Road from Pleasant Street, northwesterly to Webster westerly to Battle Green Road as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan Road,a distance of approximately 252 feet as laid out by the Selectmen and shown TOWN OF LEXINGTON 73 74 ANNUAL REPORTS upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated December 31, 1953 ARTICLE 70 Alan G. Adams, Chairman of the Planning Board presents and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other Report of the Planning Board. 9:41 P. M. interest in land necessary therefor. Alfred P. Tropeano moves that Article 70 be indefinitely postponed. Alan G. Adams reports Planning Board approves layout of the above. Carried Unanimously 9:50 P. M. Carried Unanimously 9:36 P. M. ARTICLE 73. William E. Phillips moves for indefinite postponement. ARTICLE 66. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout Carried Unanimously 9:50 P. M. of as a town way, Webster Road from Hutchinson Road to Hutchinson Road, a ARTICLE 74. Presented by Martin A. Gilman, distance of approximately 2906 feet as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized and directed a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated December 31, 1953 and to to designate a member of the Police Department as a Youth Patrol Officer, such take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest officer to be released in 1954 and 1955 from such duties as may be necessary to in land necessary therefor. acquire special training to deal with youth, and when trained, to give full time to Alan G. Adams reports Planning Board approves layout of the above. any and all matters concerning the youth of the town. Carried Unanimously 9:36 P. M. Voted on and declared lost. 10:11 P. M. ARTICLE 67. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout ARTICLE 75. Presented by Martin A. Gilman. of as a town way, Wildwood Road from Wood Street northeasterly to Patterson VOTED: That the Moderator be and he hereby is authorized and directed to Road,a distance of approximately 618 feet as laid out by the Selectmen and shown appoint, for a term of two years, a Youth Committee of five members, one of upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated December 15, 1953 and whom shall have been a member of the Youth Study Commission, to carry our the to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee,easement Or other interest recommendations of the Youth Study Commission and to continue to work for the in land necessary therefor. welfare of all youth of the town, and to raise and appropriate the sum of $100.00 Alan G. Adams reports Planning Board approves layout of the above. for expenses. Carried Unanimously 9:37 P. M, Voted on and declared lost. 10:12 P. M. ARTICLE 68, VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout ARTICLE 76. Presented by George P. Wadsworth, of as a town way, Williams Road from Dexter Road, northeasterly to Blake Road, VOTED: That the School Committee be and it hereby is authorized to retain a distance of approximately 1030 feet as laid out by the Selectmen and shown architectural services and obtain preliminary plans and specifications for an addi- upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated December 10, 1953 tion to the Franklin School Building, to obtain cost estimates for the construction, and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other original equipping and furnishing of such addition and to report to a subsequent interest in land necessary therefor. Town meeting; and that the sum of $5,000 be raised and appropriated for the Alan G. Adams reports Planning Board approves layout of the above. expenses of the Committee. Carried Unanimously 9:38 P. M. Carried Unanimously 10:13 P. M. ARTICLE 69. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout ARTICLE 77. Haskell W. Reed moves for indefinite postponement, of as a town way, Wyman Road from Williams Road, northerly and easterly to Carried Unanimously 10:14 P. M. Blake Road, a distance of approximately 2395 feet as laid out by the Selectmen All articles being disposed of, the meeting was dissolved at 10:15 P. M. and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated December Attest: 15, 1953 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement JAMES J. CARROLL, or other interest in land necessary therefor. Town Clerk Alan G. Adams reports Planning Board approves layout of the above. Carried Unanimously 9:39 P. M. Lexington, Mass., March 22, 1954 VOTED: Ta raise and appropriate for land acquisition and RESOLUTION OFFERED BY HASKELL W. REED for construction of the ways enumerated in articles 48 to 69 AFTER TOWN MEETING HELD MARCH 22, 1954 inclusive, the sum of $100. RESOLVED: That the Town Meeting Members of the Town of Lexington Carried Unanimously 9:39 P. M. hereby record their opposition to the alternate plan 2 and 3 tentatively proposed William E. Phillips requests Article 70, 71, 72 and 73 be acted by the Massachusetts Department of Public Works to locate in Lexington the state highway known as Route 3 and to register their approval of the efforts of the upon together. 9:40 P. M. Board of Selectmen in opposing such plan. ARTICLE 71. William E. Phillips moves for indefinite postponement. Unanimous vote by Town Meeting Members present that resolution be Carried Unanimously 9:40 P. M. accepted. 10:30 P. M. ARTICLE 72. William E. Phillips moves for indefinite postponement. Attest: JAMES J. CARROLL, Carried Unanimously 9:40 P. M. Town Clerk TOWN OF LEXINGTON 79 76 ANNUAL REPORTS ATTORNEY GENERAL'S APPROVAL OF ARTICLE 35 AS PASSED AT THE ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING Section 2. Application for permit shall be filed with the HELD MARCH 22, 1954 Board of Appeals by the record owner of the land and shall be accompanied by a plan showing the location, boundaries and area ARTICLE 35 as passed at the Adjourned Town Meeting held March 22, 1954. of the land involved and the portion thereof from which the appli- ARTICLE 35. VOTED: To amend Article XXVI of the General By-Laws of cant proposes to remove material. the Town by striking out Section 2 and inserting in place thereof a new Section 2 Section 3. The Board of Appeals shall fix a reasonable time to read as follows: for a public hearing on the application and shall give public notice Section 2. The Board of Appeals established under the thereof, at the expense of the applicant, by publishing notice of Zoning By-Law shall be and shall act as the Board of Appeals the time, place and purpose of the hearing in a local newspaper at under the Subdivision Control Law, being Sections 81K to 81 GG least fourteen days before said hearing and by mailing a copy of said inclusive of Chapter 41 of the General Laws, and any acts in notice to the applicant and to the owners of all property deemed amendment thereof or in addition thereto. by said Board to be affected thereby, as they appear on the most Carried Unanimously 8:04 P. M. recent local tax list, at least seven days before said hearing, There were 184 Town Meeting Members present. Section 4. In granting a permit the Board of Appeals shall J. CARROLL, impose limitations as to the time and as to the extent of the per- JAMESTOwL Clerk mitted removal and such other appropriate conditions, limitations and safeguards as the Board deems necessary for the protection of the neighborhood and of the public health, safety,convenience and Lexington, Mass., March 29, 1954 welfare, and may condition the continuance of the permit upon I, James J. Carroll, Town Clerk of the Town of Lexington do hereby certify compliance with regulations of the Board of Appeals then in force that the above is a true and exact copy of Article 35 as passed at the Adjourned or thereafter adopted. In its discretion the Board may require a Town Meeting held March 22, 1954 and as same appears on record. surety bond, cash or other adequate security to insure compliance JAMES J. CARROLL, with the terms, conditions and limitations of the permit. The con- Town Cleric curring vote of all the members of the Board shall be necessary for the issuance of a permit. Boston, Mass., March 30, 1954 Section 5. The penalty for violation of this by-law shall be as The foregoing amendment to by-laws is hereby approved. foforllows:— h:— the first offense, fifty dollars; for the second offense, GEORGE FINGOLD, one hundred dollars; and for each subsequent offense, Attorney General two hundred dollars. Amendment offered by William E. Phillips. ATTORNEY GENERAL'S APPROVAL OF ARTICLE 36 AS PASSED Strike out the last sentence of the proposed new Article XXVII AT THE ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING of the General By-Laws. 8:10 P. M. HELD MARCH 22, 1954 Amendment voted on and declared lost. 8:11 P. M. ARTICLE 36, VOTED: To amend the General By-Laws by adding thereto William E. Phillips presents the following amendment: a new Article XXVII to read as follows: To add at the end of the proposed new Article XXVII of the General By-Laws another Section to read as follows: ARTICLE XXVII: Loam, Sand and Gravel Removal. Section 6. The effective date of this Article shall be April Section i. The removal of soil, loam, sand or gravel from 1, 1955. 8:15 P. M, any land in the Town not in public use is prohibited unless author- Amendment voted on and declared lost 8:17 P. M. ized by a permit from the Board of Appeals, organized under the Zoning By-Law, except under the following circumstances: Originalhvote as4 nnMd voted oa and declared carried at 8:20 P. M. There were 184 Town Meeting Members present. a. When such removal is incidental to and in connection with the JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk erection of a building for which a permit has been issued by the Lexington, Mass„ March 29, 1954 Building Inspector of the town. I, James J. Carroll, Town Clerk of the Town of Lexington do hereby certify b. When such removal is required in order to construct a street that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of Article 36 as passed at the Ad- that has been approved by the Planning Board over the location journed Town Meeting held March 22, 1954 and as same appears on record. from which such removal is made. JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk c. When such removal is in accordance with special permission Boston, Mass., March 30, 1954 from the Board of Appeals issued under the provisions of the The foregoing amendment to by-laws is hereby approved. Zoning By-Law as now in effect or as hereafter amended. GEORGE FINGOLD, Attorney General TOWN OF LEXINGTON 77 78 ANNUAL REPORTS WARRANT FOR STATE PRIMARY STAT#? PRIMARY Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex.ss. SEPTEMBER 14, 1954 To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Greeting: The followingelection officers had been appointed the name of the Commonwealth you are hereby required to notify and warn by the Selectmen and were the inhabitants of said Town who are qualified to vote in Primaries to meet in assigned to duty at the Town Precincts as follows: Adams School, East Lexington (Precinct One/ and Cary Memorial Building, Lexington Center, (Precincts Two, Three and Four), on Tuesday, the fourteenth Precinct One day of September 1954 at 8:00 o'clock A. M., for the following purposes: Charles J. Dailey Warden To bring in their votes to the Primary Officers for the Nomination of Candi- Joseph P. Foster tan Inspector George E. Foster WaddlInspector dates of Political Parties for the following offices: Ilda J. Field Clerk Governor for this Commonwealth Mary A. Rowland Teller Lieutenant Governor for this Commonwealth Helga M. Carlson Teller Secretary of the Commonwealth for this Commonwealth George D. Smith Teller Treasurer and Receiver-General for this Commonwealth Rose I. McLaughlin Teller Auditor of the Commonwealth for this Commonwealth Annie H. McDonnell Teller Attorney General for this Commonwealth Mary E. Clifford Teller Senator in Congress for this Commonwealth Representative in Congress for 5th Congressional District Precinct Two Councillor for 6th Councillor District William W. Ferguson Warden Senator for 7th Middlesex Senatorial District Ralph I. DaleInspector Two Representatives in General Court for 19th Middlesex Representative DistrictRandall W. Richards Inspector District Attorney for Middlesex District John H. Dacey Clerk Register of Probate and Insolvency for Middlesex County Eleanor T. Husted Teller One County Commissioner for Middlesex County Elizabeth F. Downey Teller One County Treasurer for Middlesex County Mary S. H. Ellis Teller The polls will be open from 8:00 A. M. to 8:00 P. M. Beatrice F. Morse Teller And you are directed to serve this Warrant seven days at least before the time Louise E. Ahern , Teller of said meeting as provided in the By-Laws of the Town. Mary Pierce Teller J. Carroll Ryan Teller Hereof fail not and make return of this Warrant with your doings thereon, to Jean E. Baker Teller the Town Clerk,on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington, this 23rd day of August A.D., 1954. Precinct Three A true copy, Attest: Emma Zitso Warden JAMES F. MOWAT, Constable of Lexington Julia Vaughan Inspector HASKELL W. REED Clarence E. Delp Inspector FREDERICK M. GAY Edna D. Anderson Clerk LEON W. BATEMAN Rosalie MacDonald Teller RAYMOND W. JAMES Agnes T. Buckley Teller WILLIAM E. MALONEY Ethel M. Koester Teller Selectmen of Lexington Velma Rhoda Teller CONSTABLE'S RETURNElla G. Callahan Teller To the Town Clerk: September 2, 1954 Elizabeth Fardy Teller Milton F. Hodgdon Teller I have served the foregoing warrant by posting a printed copy thereof in five Dorothy A. Parks Teller (5) public places in the Town and also by sending by meil, postage prepaid, a printed copy of such warrant addressed to every registered voter of the Town at precinct Four his last residence, as appears from the records of the Board of Registrars of Voters Lester L. Andrews Warden 12 days before the time of said meeting. Helen M. Smith inspector Attest: Helen M. Kirk Inspector JAMES F. MOWAT, Constable of Lexington Mary J. Ferry Clerk TOWN OF LEXINGTON 79 80 ANNUAL REPORTS Michael J. McDonough Teller SECRETARY Mary A, Hallett Teller Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Mary A. Spellman Teller Edward J. Cronin 113 56 45 58 272 Sally S. Hooper Teller Blanks 13 8 10 11 42 Caroline F. Deloury Teller - - - Eleanor M. Cosgrove Teller 126 64 55 69 314 Agnes G. Hall Teller Ingrid W. Newhall Teller The Polls were declared open in each Precinct at eight o'clock A. M. and re- TREASURER trained open until eight o'clock P. M. at which time, after due notice, they were Pre.1 Pre,2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total declared closed. Clement A. Riley 56 35 26 28 145 William F. Carr 45 12 14 15 86 The election officers were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties. John F. Kennedy 20 14 10 23 67 The total number of registered voters in each precinct as follows: Blanks 5 3 5 3 16 Precinct 1 Twenty-three hundred enghty-four 2384 126 64 55 69 314 Precinct 2 Eighteen hundred seventy-four 1874 Precinct 3 Twenty-two hundred fifty-three 2253 Precinct 4 Twenty-eight hundred forty-nine 2849 AUDITOR Total: Ninety-three hundred sixty 9360 .Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Thomas J. Buckley 116 57 48 58 279 The ballots were counted by the election officers in each Precinct, the tally Blanks 10 7 7 11 35 sheets and total vote sheets prepared by the Town Clerk being used. The ballots cast were counted, enclosed in envelopes, sealed, signed by the 126 64 55 69 314 election officers together with the unused ballots and delivered to the Town Clerk at his office. The Town Clerk and the members of the Board of Registrars canvassed the ATTORNEY GENERAL results as follows: Pro,1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Precinct 1 Ballots Cast: Dem. 126 Rep. 368 Total 494 John F. Collins 112 57 45 55 269 Precinct 2 Ballots Cast: Dem. 64 Rep. 390 Total 454 Blanks 14 7 10 14 45 Precinct 3 Ballots Cast: Dem. 55 Rep. 540 Total 595 126 64 55 69 314 Precinct 4 Ballots Cast: Dem. 69 Rep. 447 Total 516 Totals: 314 1745 2059 SENATOR IN CONGRESS DEMOCRATIC PARTY ,Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Foster Furcolo 90 49 43 40 222 GOVERNOR John I. Fitzgerald 19 9 8 8 44 Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Joseph L. Murphy 12 4 3 19 38 Robert F. Murphy 95 56 48 52 251 Blanks 5 2 1 2 10 Francis E. Kelly 26 8 4 14 52 Blanks 5 0 3 3 11 126 64 55 69 314 126 64 55 69 314 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR CONGRESSMAN !Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre,4 Total Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Russell E. McMakin 0 1 0 0 1 James A. Burke 115 53 46 61 275 Blanks 126 63 55 69 313 Blanks 11 11 9 8 39 126 64 55 69 314 126 64 55 69 314 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 81 82 ANNUAL REPORTS COUNCILLOR Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total COUNTY COMMISSIONER Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total John Francis Casey 33 1 1 10 21 78 Thomas B. Brennan 42 26 22 29 119 Joseph J. Corcoran J J. Burke Joseph Ray Crimmins 33 3 4 4 44 John15 6 4 4 29 James J. Reagan 17 13 8 16 64 Joseph Perry Costa 7 2 2 6 17 Edward T. Sullivan 19 11 13 17 60 Wafter J. Frizzell 7 1 2 3 13 Blanks 14 12 10 8 44 William E. Higham 7 1 2 2 12 James P. McCarthy 10 1 7 9 27 126 64 55 69 314 Jeannette C. Chisholm Sullivan 27 14 6 11 58 Blanks 11 13 10 5 39 SENATOR 126 64 55 69 314 Pro.1 Pre.2 Pro.3 Pro.4 Total COUNTY TREASURER Cornelius T. Finnegan, Jr. 75 33 22 38 168 Ore.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Clarence L. Myette 12 8 7 9 36 C. Michael Bradley2 Walter C. Powers 20 8 10 13 51 Crawford 7 2 1 6 17 Blanks 19 15 16 9 59 Francis T. 4 4 1 7 16 Timothy J. Cronin 26 10 15 10 61 126 64 55 69 314 Joseph M. Curley 5 3 2 3 13 Edward L. Harley 15 6 7 5 33 Daniel J. Hurley 9 1 10 6 26 REPRESENTATIVES 1N GENERAL COURT Joseph T. Kelleher 11 11 7 11 40 Francis R. King .. 2 0 0 1 3 Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total John J. McGlynn 7 3 0 5 15 John F. Monahan 89 47 32 49 217 Wilbur F. Nixon 10 6 1 6 23 Thomas F. Murphy87 41 32 45 205 Dennis F. O'Keefe 1 0 0 0 1 Blanks 76 40 46 44 206 Michael A, O'Leary 9 5 0 2 16 Blanks 20 13 10 7 50 252 128 110 138 628 126 64 55 69 314 DISTRICT ATTORNEY Pro.l Pro.2 Pro.3 Pro.4 Total REPUBLICAN PARTY Joseph V. Carroll 20 8 11 9 48 GOVERNOR Charles H. McCue • 16 8 10 13 47 it,re.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Paul V. Shaughnessy 34 27 15 22 98 Christian A. Herter 337 369 518 426 1650 Irving L. Stackpole 38 10 9 16 73 Blanks 31 21 22 21 95 Blanks 18 11 10 9 48 126 64 55 69 314 368 390 540 447 1745 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR are.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total REGISTRAR OF PROBATE AND INSOLVENCY Sumner G. Whittier 350 373 523 426 1672 Pre.l Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Blanks 18 17 17 21 73 John J. Butler 24 13 9 12 58 Philip P. Dever 18 5 8 7 38 368 390 540 447 1745 John J. Foley 46 16 12 15 89 Clifford Halligan 3 3 4 6 16 SECRETARY 20 13 10 17 60 Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total John V. Harvey 15 14 12 12 53 Michael J. McCarthy 324 359 504 398 1585 BlanksBlanks 44 31 36 49 160 126 64 55 69 314 368 390 540 447 1745 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 83 84 ANNUAL REPORTS TREASURER REPRESENTATIVES IN GENERAL COURT Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Pr. 1 Pre.2 pre.3 Pre.d Total Augustus G. Means 328 365 509 405 1607 John Brox 239 292 369 310 1210 40 25 31 42 138 Charles E. Ferguson 344 361 493 407 1605 Blanks Paul M.Tremblay 80 56 124 94 354 368 390 540 447 1745 Blanks 73 71 94 83 321 736 780 1080 894 3490 AUDITOR Pre,1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total DISTRICT ATTORNEY William P.Constantino 325 357 497 395 1574 Pre.i Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Blanks 43 33 43 52 171 George E. Thompson 307 339 490 396 11532 Blanks 61 51 50 51 213 368 390 540 447 1745 368 390 540 447 1745 ATTORNEY GENERAL REGISTRAR OF PROBATE AND INSOLVENCY Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total pre.l Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Sumner R. Andrews 76 122 121 120 439 George Fingold 338 369 519 423 1649 Gordon L. Axtman .. 2 1 1 1 5 Blanks 30 31 21 24 96 James J. Bagley 6 3 16 9 34 Robert W. Cook 16 19 17 29 81 368 390 540 447 1745 Lawrence H. Davis 45 58 95 64 262 Warren J. Fitzgerald 138 T06 190 132 566 SENATOR IN CONGRESS Gordon F. Hughes 3 3 6 5 17 Pre,I Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total 4ohn F. Lombard 11 17 19 24 71 Leveret Saltonstall 349 369 513 429 1660 Clarence E. Lord 5 2 5 5 17 Blanks 19 21 27 18 85 Frederick J. Wheeler, Jr. 15 8 15 10 48 Blanks 51 51 55 48 205 368 390 540 447 1745 368 390 540 447 1745 CONGRESSMAN COUNTY COMMISSIONER Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Edith Nourse Rogers 324 350 492 418 1584 Alan G. Adams 322 359 490 405 1576 Bfanks 44 40 48 29 161 Stanley E. Andrews 12 6 13 10 41 _ Ernest Brenner 14 11 13 14 52 368 390 540 447 1745 Albert L. Daigle 0 1 1 1 3 Guy DiNuccio 2 2 3 3 10 Delbert A. Merenda 1 0 3 2 6 COUNCILLOR Ellis Sutcliffe 3 3 8 4 18 Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Horace H. Walker 1 1 4 1 7 M. Edward Viola 326 362 496 396 1580 D. Paul Wormwood 2 0 3 0 5 Blanks 42 28 44 51 165 Blanks 11 7 2 7 27 368 390 540 447 1745 368 390 540 447 1745 COUNTY TREASURER SENATOR Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Tofal Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Charles P. Howard 322 352 502 407 1583 George J. Evans 306 332 470 386 1494 Blanks 46 38 38 40 162 John C. Connelly 35 33 35 28 131 Blanks 27 25 35 33 120 368 390 540 447 1745 JAMES J. CARROLL, 368 390 540 447 1745 Town Clerk TOWN OF LEXINGTON 85 86 ANNUAL REPORTS WARRANT FOR STATE ELECTION CONSTABLE'S RETURN October 22, 1954 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex,ss. To the Town Clerk: I have served the foregoing warrant by posting a printed copy thereof in five To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Greeting: (5) public places in the Town and also by sending by mail, postage prepaid, a In the name of the Commonwealth you are hereby required to notify and warn printed copy of such warrant addressed to every registered voter of the Town at the inhabitants of said Town who are qualified to vote in Elections to meet in the his last residence, as appears from the records of the Board of Registrars of Voters Adams School, East Lexington (Precinct One) and Cary Memorial Building, 10 days before the time of said meeting. Lexington Center (Precincts Two, Three and Four), on Attest: JAMES F. MOWAT, TUESDAY,THE SECOND DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1954 Constable of Lexington at 7:30 A. M., to cast their ballots for the following officers: Governor; Lieutenant Governor; Secretary; Treasurer; Auditor; STATE ELECTION Attorney General;t ; Two in Congress;iRs nrGeneralve in CDistrict The followingelection officers had been appointed bythe Selectmen and were Councillor; Senator; Two Representatives in General Court; pp Attorney;Register of Probate and Insolvency; One County Commis- assigned to duty at the Town Precincts as follows: sianer; One County Treasurer. And to take action on the following questions: Precinct One QUESTION NO. 1 Charles J. Dailey Warden A. Shall licenses be granted in this town for the sale Joseph WadeInspector therein of all alcoholic beverages (whiskey, rum, gin, malt Y� George E E. Fosterretan Inspector beverages, wines and all other alcoholic beverages)? I NO I I Ilda J. Field Clerk Mary A, Rowland Teller B. Shall licenses be granted in this town for the saleHelga M. Carlson Teller therein of wines and matt beverages (wines and beer, ale and I--YE5 { George D. Smith Teller all other malt beverages)? INO I Rose I. McLaughlin Teller Annie H. McDonnell Teller C. Shall licenses be granted in this town for the sale I YES Mary Ella Clifford Teller therein of all alcoholic beverages in packages, so called, not toI NO Gwendoline Johnson Teller be drunk on the premises? Alice G. Marshall Teller K. Claudine Foster Teller QUESTIONNO. 2 YES I A. Shall the pari-mutuel system of betting on licensed 7 NO William C. Madden Teller horse races be permitted in this county? Precinct Two B. Shall the pari-mutuel system of betting on licensed I YES I I William W. Ferguson Warden dog races be permitted in this county? I NO I J Ralph I. Dale Inspector The polls will be open at 7:30 A. M. and will remain open until 8:00 P. M. Randall W. Richards Inspector And you are directed to serve this Warrant seven days at least before the time Jahn H. Dacey Clerk of said meeting as provided in the By-Laws of the Town. Eleanor T. Husted Teller Hereof fail not and make return of this Warrant with your doings thereon, to Mary G. Oliver Teller Elthe Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting, M F. Downey Teller Marryy S 5.. H. Ellis Teller Given under our hands at Lexington, this 18th day of October, A.D., 1954. Beatrice F. Morse Teller A true copy, Attest: Louise E. Ahern Teller JAMES F. MOWAT, Edward McCrory Teller Constable of Lexington Velma M. Rhoda Teller HASKELL W. REED FREDERICK M. GAY Precinct Three LEON W. BATEMAN Emma Zitso Warden WILLIAM E. MALONEY Julia Vaughan inspector RAYMOND W. JAMES Clarence E. Delp Inspector Selectmen of Lexington Edna D. Anderson Clerk 'TOWN OF LEXINGTON 87 ' 88 ANNUAL REPORTS Agnes T. Buckley Teller Florence M. Bruce Teller GOVERNOR Rosalie MacDonald .. Teller Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Ethel M. Koester Teller Christian A. Herter 1466 1255 1706 1935 6362 J. Carroll Ryan Teller • Robert F. Murphy 653 351 385 531 1920 Ella G. Callahan Teller Lawrence Gilfedder 4 5 5 1 15 Elizabeth Fardy Teller Guy 5. Williams 3 2 2 3 10 Jean E. Baker Teller Blanks 11 8 8 13 40 Mary R. McDonough Teller — —— -- Everett G. Potter Teller 2137 1621 2106 2483 8347 Precinct Four Lester L. Andrews Warden LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Helen M. Smith Inspector are.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Helen M. Kirk Inspector Sumner G. Whittier 1496 1259 1719 1950 6424 Mary J. Ferry Clerk James A. Burke 613 347 360 507 1827 Michael J. McDonough Teller Donald E. Babcock 3 3 1 5 12 Mary A. Hallett Teller Francis A. Votano 3 3 7 3 16 Mary A. Spellman Teller Blanks 22 9 19 18 68 Sally S. Hooper Teller Caroline F. Deloury Teller 2137 1621 2106 2483 8347 Eleanor M. Cosgrove Teller Agnes Hall Teller SECRETARY Ingrid M. Newhall Teller Catheryne M. Ferry Teller Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Alice Ryan Teller Edward J. Cronin 784 463 490 680 2417 Madeline V. Peterson Teller Michael J. McCarthy 1288 1107 1561 1730 5686 Fred M. 1 ngersol l 8 4 11 5 28 The Polls were declared open in each Precinct at 7:30 o'clock A. M. and re- William D. Ross 9 12 10 21 52 mained open until eight o'clock P. M. at which time, after due notice, they were Blanks 48 35 34 47 164 declared closed. The election officers were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties. 2137 1621 2106 2483 8347 The total number of registered voters in each precinct as follows: Precinct 1 Twenty-five hundred six 2506 TREASURER Precinct 2 Nineteen hundred eighty-six 1986 Precinct 3 Twenty-four hundred six 2406 Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Precinct 4 Three thousand fifty-four 3054 John F. Kennedy 745 413 474 629 2261 Augustus G. Means ... 1336 1171 1594 1801 5902 Total: Ninety-nine hundred fifty-two 9952 Henning A. Blomen 9 4 4 4 21 Isaac Goddard 1 4 4 5 14 The ballots were counted by the election officers in each Precinct, the tally Blanks 46 29 30 44 149 sheets and total vote sheets prepared by the Town Clerk being used. The ballots cast were counted, enclosed in envelopes, sealed, signed by the 2137 1621 2106 2483 8347 election officers, together with the unused ballots and delivered to the Town Clerk at his office. AUDITOR The Town Clerk and the members of the Board of Registrars canvassed the Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total results as follows: 2137 Thomas J. Buckley 918 520 606 812 2856 Precinct 1 Twenty-one hundred thirty-seven 1621 William P. Constantino 1 170 1057 1448 1599 5274 Precinct 2 Sixteen hundred twenty-one John B. Lauder 1 1 4 10 16 Precinct 3 Twenty-one hundred six 2106 Anthony Martin 7 6 4 6 23 Precinct 4 Twenty-four hundred eighty-three 2483 Blanks 41 37 44 56 178 Total: Eighty-three hundred forty-seven 8347 2137 1621 2106 2483 8347 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 89 90 ANNUAL REPORTS ATTORNEY GENERAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY—NORTHERN DISTRICT Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total George Fingold 1485 1253 1717 1920 6375 George E. Thompson 1413 1227 1 655 1887 6182 John F. Collins 619 347 354 532 1852 Joseph V. Carroll 661 352 399 525 1937 Howard B. Rand 6 3 4 5 18 Blanks 63 42 52 71 228 Malcolm T. Rowe 3 5 4 2 14 Bfanks 24 13 27 24 88 2137 1621 2106 2483 8347 2137 1621 2106 2483 8347 REGISTER OF PROBATE AND 1NVOLVENCY SENATOR IN CONGRESS MIDDLESEX COUNTY Pre.I Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Pre.1 Pre.2 Pro.3 Pre.4 Total Leverett 5altonstall 1469 1242 1694 1944 6349 Warren J. Fitzgerald 1397 1207 1631 1849 6084 Foster Furcolo 634 359 391 515 1899 John J. Foley 664 357 405 548 1974 Thelma Ingersoll 3 2 3 4 12 Blanks 76 57 70 86 289 Harold J. Ireland 6 3 2 3 14 --' Blanks 25 15 16 17 73 2137 1621 2106 2483 8347 2137 1621 2106 2483 8347 COUNTY COMMISSIONER—MIDDLESEX COUNTY CONGRESSMAN—FIFTH DISTRICT Pre.I Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Thomas B. Brennan 568 341 385 494 1 788 Edith Nourse Rogers 1857 1428 1917 2278 7480 Alan G. Adams 1522 1246 1684 1941 6393 Blanks 280 193 189 205 867 Blanks 47 34 37 48 166 2137 1621 2106 2483 8347 2137 1621 2106 2483 8347 COUNCILLOR—SIXTH DISTRICT COUNTY TREASURER—MIDDLESEX COUNTY Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total M. Edward Viola 1495 1221 1664 1887 6267 Pre.l Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total John Francis Casey 586 337 376 503 1802 Charles P. Howard 11352 1184 1629 1836 6001 Anthony D. Hall 10 11 4 25 50 Timothy J. Cronin 713 387 421 569 2090 Blanks 46 52 62 68 228 Blanks 72 50 56 78 256 2137 1621 2106 2483 8347 2137 1621 2106 2483 8347 SENATOR—SEVENTH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT QUESTION NO. 1—LIQUOR Pre,I Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total A. (All Alcoholic beverages) George J. Evans 1387 1188 1630 1833 6038 Cornelius T, Finnegan, Jr. 681 387 417 590 2075 Pre.1 Pre,2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Tota! Blanks 69 46 59 60 234 Yes 599 359 410 542 1910 No .1173 1001 1341 1516 5031 2137 1621 2106 2483 8347 Blanks 365 261 355 425 1406 REPRESENTATIVES IN GENERAL COURT 2137 1621 2106 2483 8347 NINETEENTH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT Pro.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total John Brox 1 195 1074 1470 1634 5373 B. [Wines and Malt Beverages) Charles E. Ferguson 1507 T 2 4 7 1674 1935 6363 Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre,3 Pre.4 Total John F. Mona ban 553 301 338 459 1651 Yes 565 359 390 521 1835 Thomas F. Murphy 519 277 310 416 1522 No 1 145 971 1324 1 493 4933 Blanks 500 343 420 522 1785 Blanks ,.. 427 291 392 469 1579 4274 3242 4212 4966 16694 2137 1621 2106 2483 8347 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 91 92 ANNUAL REPORTS C. (Package Stores) Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total twenty-second day of November, 1954 at 8:00 P. M. then and there to act on the Yes 1494 1113 1486 1754 5847 following articles: No 534 441 533 634 2142 ARTICLE 1. To receive the reports of any board of Town officers or of any Blanks 109 67 87 95 358 committee of the Town. 2137 1621 2106 2483 8347 ARTICLE 2. To see if the Town will provide for and authorize a committee to prepare final plans and specifications, to obtain bids and enter into a contract 'QUESTION NO. 2—HORSE RACES or contracts for the construction and original equipping and furnishing of a new A. elementary school building to be constructed on the land situated westerly of Pre,1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Lowell Street and northwesterly of Maple Street that the Town acquired for school Yes 727 427 563 689 2406 and playground purposes in 1951, and to supervise the work; and appropriate a No • 1235 1087 1376 1616 5314 sum of money for such purposes and determine whether the.money shall be pro- Blanks 175 107 1 67 178 627 vided by transfer from available funds, including unexpended balances in current appropriations, or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods; or act 2137 1621 2106 2483 8347 in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 3. To see if the Town will provide for and authorize a committee QUESTION NO. 2—DOG RACES to obtain preliminary plans and specifications and cost estimates for the construc- Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total tion and original equipping and furnishing of an addition or additions to the Senior Yes 670 385 520 644 2219 High School building; and appropriate a sum of money for the expenses of the No 1260 1 115 1400 1628 5403 committee and provide for payment thereof by transfer from available funds, in- Blanks 207 121 186 211 725 cluding unexpended balances in current appropriations; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. 2137 1621 2106 2483 8347 . And you are directed to serve this warrant seven days at least before the time At-test: of said meeting as provided in the By-Laws of the Town. JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk 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. MASSACHUSETTS WAR BALLOTS—NOVEMBER 2, 1954 Given under our hands at Lexington, this eighth day of November, A.D., 1954. NUMBER of service persons who personally applied by Federal postcard A true copy, Attest: or otherwise for State War Ballot 18 JAMES F. MOWAT, NUMBER of service persons who were registered voters for whom State Constable of Lexington War Ballot applications were made by kindred 2 HASKELL W. REED NUMBER of service persons who were not registered voters, for whom reg- istration as voters and State War Ballots were made by kindred 2 FREDERICK M. GAY NUMBER of ballots mailed to service persons 22 LEON W. BATEMAN NUMBER of such ballots cast 16 WILLIAM E. MALONEY NUMBER of such ballots rejected None RAYMOND W, JAMES At-test: Selectmen of Lexington JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk CONSTABLE'S RETURN November 12, 1954 TOWN WARRANT To the Town Clerk: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, ss I have served the foregoing warrant by posting a printed copy thereof in five (5) public places in the Town and also by sending by mail, postage prepaid, a To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Greeting: printed copy of such warrant addressed to every registered voter of the Town at In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are directed to notify his last residence. as appears from the records of the Board of Registrars 10 days the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, before the time of said meeting, g qualified to vote in elections and in Attest: JAMES F. MOWAT, Town affairs, to meet in Cary Memorial Hall, in said Lexington, on Monday, the Constable of Lexington TOWN OF LEXINGTON 93 94 ANNUAL REPORTS SPECIAL TOWN MEETING constructed on the land situated westerly of Lowell Street and northwesterly of HELD NOVEMBER 22, 1954 Maple Street that the Town acquired for school and playground purposes in 1951; to obtain bids and to enter into a contract or contracts for such construction, Meeting called to order by the Moderator, Charles E. Ferguson. original equipping and furnishing, and to supervise the carrying on of the work; 8:05 P. M. and that the sum of $759,000.00 be and hereby is appropriated for such con- There were 155 Town Meeting Members present. struction, original equipping and furnishing, and that payment be provided by the Town Clerk,James J. Carroll, read the warrant for the meeting until,by motion transfer of $39,000.00 from the Excess and Deficiency Account and by the issue of Haskell W. Reed, further reading was waived. of bonds or notes of the Town for the balance of $720,000.00; and that the 8:06 P. M. Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $720,000.00 under authority of Chapter 645 of the Acts of Town Clerk, James J. Carroll, read the Constable's Return. 1948, as amended, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, to be pay- 8:07 P. M. able in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, as ARTICLE 1. Gardner C. Ferguson, Chairman of the Appropriation Commit- amended, within a period not exceeding twenty years. tee, presented report of the committee which was voted to be accepted and placed on file. 8:30 P. M. 8:07 P. M. Amendment voted on and declared lost unanimously by voice vote. Alfred P. Tropeano, Chairman of the Maple Street School Building Committee, 8:40 P. M. read report of the committee. Main motion as presented by George P.Wadsworth voted on and declared car- 8:08 P. M. vied unanimously by voice vote. 8:45 P. M. ARTICLE 2. George P. Wadsworth, Chairman of the School Committee, ARTICLE 3. Presented by George P. Wadsworth. presented the following: VOTED: That the Moderator be and he hereby is authorized and directed to VOTED: That the Maple Street School Building Committee, appointed under appoint a High School Building Addition Committee of five residents of the Town, the authority of the vote adopted under Article 1? of the Warrant for the Special one of whom shall be a member of the School Committee at the time of appoint- Town Meeting held on October 5, 1953, be and hereby is authorized on behalf of ment, to retain architectural services and obtain preliminary plans and specifica- the Town to retain architectural services and obtain final plans and specifications tions for an addition or additions to the Senior High School Building; to obtain for the construction, original equipping and furnishing of a new elementary school cost estimates for the construction, original equipping and furnishing of such ad- to be known as The Harrington School, and to be constructed on the land situated dition or additions, and to report to the 1955 Annual Town Meeting; and that the westerly of Lowell Street and northwesterly of Maple Street that the Town acquired sum of $5,000.00 be appropriated for the expenses of the committee and be pro- for school and playground purposes in 1951; to obtain bids and to enter into a vided by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account. contract or contracts for such construction, original equipping and furnishing, and Voted on and declared carried unanimously by voice vote. to supervise the carrying on of the work; and that the sum of $733,000.00 be and hereby is appropriated for such construction,original equipping and furnishing, 8:54 P. M. and that payment be provided by the transfer of $33,000.00 from the Excess and Haskell W. Reed, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, moves that meeting Deficiency Account and by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town for the balance be dissolved. of $700,000.00; and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be Carried Unanimously 8;54 P. M. and he hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $700,000.00 under authority of Chapter 645 of the Acts of 1948, as amended, and to issue bonds or notes of JAMES J. CARTown the Town therefor, to be payable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 Town Clerk of the General Laws, as amended, within a period not exceeding twenty years. 8:19 P. M. A. Edward Rowse presented the following amendment: MOTION TO AMEND Mr, Moderator, I move to amend the motion by striking it out and substituting in place thereof the following motion: That the Maple Street School Building Committee, appointed under the au- thority of the vote adopted under Article 11 of the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting held on October 5, 1953, be and hereby is authorized on behalf of the Town to retain architectural services and obtain final plans and specifications for the construction, original equipping and furnishing of a new elementary school to include eighteen classrooms and to be known as The Harrington School, and to be TOWN OF LEXINGTON 95 96 ANNUAL REPORTS STATISTICAL REPORT OF THE Stocks(market value) Bankers Trust Company 5,425.00 BOARD OF RETIREMENT Chase National Bank 4,825.00 Chemical Corn Exchange 9,858.25 First National—Boston 5,832.00 – December 31, 1954 Manhattan Company 4,162.50 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Merchants National Bank 3,650.00 Lexington, Massachusetts National City Bank 7,455.00 National Shawmut Bank 4,150.00 Gentlemen: Second National Bank 6,930.00 Following is the report of the Treasurer of the Contributory Retirement System State Street Trust Company 8,000.00 Funds of the Town of Lexington for the year 1954: 60,287.75 Total in Account December 31, 1954 $287,380.52 Co-operative Bank Shares Deposits not on interest: Auburndale Co-operative Bank 3,362.40 Lexington Trust Company $5,780.93 5,780.93 Concord Co-operative Bank 3,000.00 Marlboro Co-operative Bank 3,000.00 Deposits on interest: Andover Savings Bank 2,329.60 Needham Co-operative Bank 3,362.80 Cambridge Savings Bank 5,000.00 Mt, Vernon Co-operative Bank 3,000.00 Chelsea Savings Bank 2,285.13 Joseph Warren Co-operative Bank 3,000.00 18,725.20 Dedham Institution for Savings 5,000.00 Federal Savings&Loan Shares East Cambridge Savings Bank 1,289.36 Eliot Savings Bank 5,000.00 Lexington 6,436.42 Hingham Institution far Savings 1,911.36 Natick2,025.00 8,461.42 Hudson Savings Bank 5,000.00 Newburyport Institution for Savings 7,500.00 Interest Accrued on Securities December 31, 1954 558.32 558.32 Lexington Savings Bank -10000.00 Cash: Lynn Institution for Savings 2,279.90 In office or transit 633.88 633.88- Marlboro 33.88Marlboro Savings Bank 5,000.00 TOTAL $287,380.52 Melrose Savings Bank 5,000.00 Newton Savings Bank 3,549.21 JAMES J. CARROLL, Middlesex Institution for Savings 5,000.00 Treasurer Natick Five Cents Savings Bank 5,000.00 Newton Centre Savings Bank 2,969.69 Provident Institution for Savings—Amesbury 5,000.00 Quincy Savings Bank 1,206.87 Rockland Savings Bank 2,273.28 Somerville Savings Bank 5,000.00 Wakefield Savings Bank 1 160.91 Waltham Savings Bank 5,000.00 West Newton Savings Bank 2,000.00 Weymouth Savings Bank 5,000.00 Winchester Savings Bank 1,277.51 Woburn Five Cents Savings Bank 2,429.11 104,461.93 Securities: Bonds(book values) U.S. Bonds Series G 56,000.00 U. 5. Bonds Treasury 9,952.50 American Telephone Company 5,122.86 Fall River Electric Light 2,059.02 New York Tel. & Tel. Company 5 061.71 Public Service of New Hampshire 10,275.00 88,471,09 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 97 98 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK OTHER LICENSES, MORTGAGES AND DISCHARGES Marriage Licenses Issued 188 @ $2.00 $376.00 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen December 31, 1954 Mortgages Recorded 1,177.75 Lexington,Massachusetts Discharges Recorded 88.53 Gentlemen: Certified Certificates 257.50 Following is the report of the Town Clerk's Department for the year 1954, Miscellaneous 37.00 including all licenses issued and fees collected, fees collected being turned over to Pole Locations 85.50 Gasoline Permits 74 @ .50 37.00 the Town: Male Dog Licenses Issued 922 @ $2.00 $1,844.00 SUMMARY Female Dog Licenses Issued 120 @ 5.00 600.00 Spayed Female Dag Licenses Issued 752 Dog Licenses Issued $4,055.50 Sporting Licenses Issued 2,722.50 2 Void Marriage Licenses Issued 376.00 - 750 @ 2.00 1,500.00 Mortgages Recorded 1,177.75 Kennel Licenses Issued 2 @ 25.00 50.00 Discharges Recorded 88.53 Kennel Licenses Issued 6 @ 10.00 60.00 Certified Certificates 257.50 Transfer Licenses Issued 6 @ .25 1.50 Miscellaneous 37.00 Military Licenses Issued 18 @ Free PGasoline cations Permits 85.50 37.00 Total $4,055.50 Total Number of Dog Licenses 1824 Total $8,837.28 SPORTING LICENSES Respectfully submitted, Resident JAMES J.CARROLL, Citizen Fishing Issued 374 Town Clerk 2 Void 372 @ 3.25 $1,209.00 Citizen Hunting Issued 167 @ 3.25 542.75 REPORT OF THE COLLECTOR OF TAXES Citizen Sporting Issued 119 @ 5.25 624.75 Citizen Minor Fishing Issued 58 December 31, 1954 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen 1 Void Lexington,Massachusetts 57 @ 1.25 71.25 Gentlemen: Citizen Female Fishing Issued 60 I herebysubmit the report of the Collector's Department for theyear ending 1 Void December 31, 1954. 59 @ 2.25 132.75 Amount outstandingDecember 31, 1953 Citizen Minor Trapping Issued 4 @ 2.25 9.00 $195,044.48 Citizen Trapping in Issued . 12 @ 5.25 93.00 Amount committed in 1954 2,614,867.30 Duplicate Licenses Issued 1 @ .50 .50 Citizen Sporting Issued $2,809,911.78 ad 32 @ Free Collected, abated, apportioned or transferred in Citizen Military or Naval Sporting 27 @ Free 1954 Citizen Old Age Assistance Fishing 1 @ Free 2,651,376.34 Non-Resident Amount outstandingDecember 3 i, 1954... Citizen Fishing Issued 2 @ 7.75 15.50 $148,535.44 Citizen Military or Naval Sporting 12 @ 2.00 24.00 Respectfully submitted, ETHEL U. RICH, Total .. $2,722.50 Collector of Taxes Total Number of Sporting Licenses Issued 865 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 99 100 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE TOWN COUNSEL 12. Town of Lexington vs. Robert Rowsell, Middlesex Superior Court No. Equity 17925, Bill in equity to enjoin violation of Zoning By-Law. December 31, 1954 13. Gorham Buttrick et al vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Court No. 185 i 61. Petition for assessment of damages for taking of sewer easement Lexington,Massachusetts by eminent domain, Gentlemen: 14. William Lester Barnes et al vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No, 185162. Petition for assessment of damages for taking of sewer easement Pursuant to Section 6 of Article XI of the General By-Laws of the Town of Lexington, I hereby submit my report in writing as Town Counsel for the period by eminent domain. from January 1, 1954 to December 31, 1954. The report is divided into the 15. Abigail J. Durfee vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board Nos. several sections required by the By-Laws. X-96288 and X-101712. Petitions for abatement of 1952 and 1953 real estate la) All actions by or against the Town which were pending on January 1, 1954. taxes. Court 16. Alden F. Westerlund et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board 1. Town of Lexington vs. A Resident of the Town, Middlesex Superior No. X-101771. Petition for abatement of 1953 real estate tax. No. 151658. Action of contract for reimbursement for assistance given under lb) All actions brought by or against the Town during 1954. General Laws,Chapter 117. 1. Richard W. O'Connell vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court 2. Town of Lexington vs. Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Middlesex Su- No. 189112. Petition for jury assessment of damages arising out of taking of perior Court No. 171102. Petition for assessment of damages arising out of interest in land for laying out and extension of Edison Way. taking of land for the new route 128. 2, Town of Lexington vs. William J. Dailey, Middlesex Superior Court No. 3. Edward H. Blaguszewski et al vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Equity 18357. Bill in equity to enjoin violation of the rules and regulations of Court No. 173466. Action for personal injuries and property damage from alleged the Board of Health. street defect. 3. Commonwealth vs. Arnold E. Stocker, District Court of Central Middlesex 4. Continental Casualty Company vs. Attilio D. Daddario and Town of No. 45185 Criminal. Complaint for violation of Building By-Law. Lexington et als,Suffolk Superior Court No, 64846 Equity. Suit by surety company against contractor for whom it issued performance bond and Town of Lexington 4. Commonwealth vs. Arnold E. Stocker, District Court of Central Middlesex joined in attempt to reach any money due contractor from the Town. No. 45186 Criminal, Complaint for violation of Plumbing By-Law. 5. Town of Lexington vs. Benjamin A. Simeone et al, Middlesex Superior 5. Robert J. Schaefer vs. Town of Lexington et al, Middlesex Superior Court Court No. 17001 Equity. Bill in equity to enjoin violation of Zoning By-Law. No. 193591. Action of tort for property damage. 6. Town of Lexington vs. Clarence Philip Shannon et al, Middlesex Superior 6. Commonwealth vs. Frank Massimilla, District Court of Central Middlesex Court No. Equity 17169. Bill in equity to enjoin alleged violation of Zoning By-Law, No. 46078 Criminal. Complaint for violation of General By-Laws in removing loam and gravel without a permit from the Board of Appeals. 7. Employers' Fire Insurance Co. vs. Attilio D. Daddario, Town of Lexington et afs,Suffolk Superior Court No. Equity 66129. Bill in equity to establish debt of 7. Abigail J. Durfee vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. Daddario to plaintiff and to reach and apply alleged indebtedness of Lexington X-106732. Petition for abatement of 1954 real estate tax. to Daddario. 8. Frederic K. Johnson Realty Trust vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax 8. American Employers Insurance Co. vs. Attilio D. Daddario, Town of Board No. 31514. Petition for abatement of 1954 real estate tax, Lexington et als, Suffolk Superior Court No, Equity 66130. Bill in equity to establish debt of Daddario to plaintiff and to reach and apply alleged indebtedness 9. John D. Wilson vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court. Action of Lexington to Daddario. of tort for damages to land. lc) All actions settled or disposed of during 1954. 9. Willard S. Levings et al vs. County of Middlesex and Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 181523. Petition for jury assessment of damages 1. Edward H, Blagusxewski et al vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior arising out of taking interest in land on Paul Revere Road for highway purposes. Court No. 173466. Action for personal injuries and property damage from alleged street defect. Case settled for X232.00. 10. Robert Burrell vs.Town of Lexington,District Court of Central Middlesex No. 14079. Action for property damage. 2. Employers' Fire Insurance Co. vs. Attilio D. Daddario, Town of Lexington et als, Suffolk Superior Court No. Equity 66129. Bill in equity to establish debt 11. Ralph Bernard Witthus vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. of Daddario to plaintiff and to reach and apply alleged indebtedness of Lexington to X-98296. Petition for abatement of 1952 real estate tax, Daddario. Decree entered dismissing the bill as to the Town. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 101 102 ANNUAL REPORTS 3. American Employers Insurance Co. vs. Attilio D, Daddario, Town of Lexington vs. B, A. Simeone 1,800.00 Lexington et als, Suffolk Superior Court No. Equity 66130. Bill in equity to Commonwealth vs. Frank Massimilla 140.00 establish debt of Daddario to plaintiff and to reach and apply alleged indebtedness Town of Lexington-A. D. Daddario and Raimo Contracting Co500.00 of Lexington to Daddario. Decree entered dismissing bill as to the Town. Miscellaneous claims by and against the Town 75,00 4. Willard S. Levings et al vs.County of Middlesex and Town of Lexington, TOTAL Middlesex Superior Court No. 181523. Petition for jury assessment for damages $4,275.00 arising out of taking interest in land on Paul Revere Road for highway purposes. Petition dismissed with consent of plaintiff. DI58L1R5fMENTS 5. Robert Burrell vs. Town of Lexington, District Court of Central Middlesex No. 14079. Action for property damage. Case settled for $25.00. Lexington vs.William J. Dailey-entry fee in Court $5.00 service of process on defendant 5.50 6. Ralph Bernard Witthus vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. $10.50 X-98296. Petition for abatement of 1952 real estate tax. Petition dismissed. Boston and Maine petition-transcript of testimony 7. Town of Lexington vs. Robert Rowsell, Middlesex Superior Court No. atthe hearing 151.45 9 Pe Lexington vs. B. A. Simeone-witness fees and Equity 17925. Bilk in equity to enjoin violation of Zoning By-Law. Bill dismissed expenses 54.27 after violation ceased. Frederic K. Johnson Realty Trust vs. Board of As- 8. Abigail J. Durfee vs. Board of Assessors, Appelate Tax Board Nos. sessor -fee for transfer to formal procedure 5,00 X-96288 and X-101712. Petitions for abatement of 1952 and 1953 real estate $221.22 taxes. Abatement of $35.20 ordered for each of the two years. General Office Expense 500.00 9. Town of Lexington vs. William J. Dailey, Middlesex Superior Court No. TOTAL $721.22 Equity 18357. Bill in equity to enjoin violation of the rules and regulations of I wish to express my appreciation of the cooperation ad assistance extended to the Board of Health, Decree entered enjoining the violation. me by the officials, employees and citizens of the Town with whom I have been 10. Commonwealth vs.Arnold E.Stocker,District Court of Central Middlesex privileged to work during the year. No.45185 Criminal. Complaint for violation of Building By-Law, Defendant found guilty and fined $25.00. Respectfully submitted, 11. Commonwealth vs.Arnold E.Stocker, District Court of Central Middlesex HAROLD E.STEVENS, No.45186 Criminal. Complaint for violation of Plumbing By-Law. Defendant found Town Counsel guilty and fined $10.00. 12. Commonwealth vs. Frank Massimilla, District Court of Central Middlesex No. 46078 Criminal. Complaint for violation of General By-Laws in removing loam and gravel without a permit from the Board of Appeals. Violation ceased, practical restoration of land made,and case placed on file upon a plea of nolo. {d} The amounts received by the Town Counsel as compensation and disbursements for services not covered by the regular salary of the Town Counsel during 1954. SERVICES Edward H. Blaguszewski et al vs. Lexington $150.00 Lexington vs.William J. Dailey 310.00 Abigail J.Durfee vs. Board of Assessors 60.00 Kelley Corporation-collection of 1953 personal property tax 75.00 Willard S. Levings et al vs. Lexington 80.00 Alexander Palladino-Zoning By-Law violation $0.00 Lexington vs. Robert Rowsell 30.00 Commonwealth vs.Arnold E.Stocker 130.00 Robert Burrell vs. Lexington 75.00 Boston and Maine Railroad-petition to D.P.U.to suspend operation of two passenger trains 800.00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 103 104 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT THE CARY LECTURE COMMITTEE REPORT OF THE RECREATION COMMITTEE December 31, 1954 December 31, 1954 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington,Massachusetts Lexington,Massachusetts Gentlemen: Gentlemen: The committee in charge of the lectures provided under the wills of Eliza We hereby submit our report for the year ending December 31, 1954. Cary Farnham and Susanna E.Cary submits its twenty-fifth Annual Report covering Attendance at, and use of all available recreational facilities continues to the period from January 1, 1954 to December 31, 1954. show a steady increase. The following figures demonstrate that these facilities January 21, 1954 are at the present time taxed to the utmost. Old Belfry Club Players in"Born Yesterday" COMPARATIVE ATTENDANCE AT POOL February 25, 1954 Boston Salon Orchestra Group, Samuel Seininger conducting, in 1951 1952 1953 1954 "An Evening of Light Operatic Music," with Alice Farnsworth, 13,405 16,632 17,702 17,357 (9 weeks only in 1954) Eleanor Davis, Wesley Copplestone and William Metcalf • Hurricane Carol forced the closing of the pool for the final week of the season. May 13, 1954 However, the weekly pool attendance average for 1954 was much larger than in Alton Hall Blackington—"Stories of New England" illustrated by any previous year. color pictures PLAYGROUNDS June 3, 1954 1951 1952 1953 1954 Life Magazine's Color Pictures—"The World We Live In" 6,974 7,815 8,534 8,569 October 21, 1954 "Starring the Editors" with Erwin D. Canham, Chirstian Sciene ARTS AND CRAFTS Monitor, Moderator; William E. Mullins, Boston Herald; Lester Allen, Boston Post, Edward Holland, Boston Record 1951 1952 1953 1954 1,284 2,180 3,184 4,015 The expenses incurred for these lectrues have been defrayed by the Isaac Harris Cary Educational Fund, The usual flood of applications for use of all facilities available have been received. The committee has tried to find a time and place for all applicants. Respectfully submitted, However, the situation is that there is not the supply of available facilities to MRS.CLAYTON M. HAGER meet the ever growing demand. W.NEIL CHAPMAN Attendance at the Saturday morning classes continue to increase. The figures HAROLD F,WHEELER,Chairman for the year 1954 are as follows. FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADES—AVERAGE ATTENDANCE EACH SESSION Boys-71 Girls-42 The regular leagues are as usual very active as the following figures indicate. CHURCH LEAGUE-6 Teams—Average Attendance Per Session-62 COMMUNITY BASKETBALL-6 Teams—Average Atendance Per Session-37 LEXINGTON SOFTBALL LEAGUE-135 Young Men Participated. The Tennis Courts are in great demand and are in continual use. The work of preparing the baseball diamond for the Little League has been started and will be ready for use in the spring. • TOWN OF LEXINGTON 105 106 ANNUAL REPORTS Requests from many towns-people in the East Lexington section for illumination REPORT THE INSPECTOR OF,WIRES of the ice skating facilities at the rear of the Adams school has resulted in the erection of the necessary equipment for lighting this area during the skating season, The committee feels that there is an urgent need for additional athletic areas December 31, 1954 as well as play areas and is presently making a complete study as to available land To the Honorable Board of Selectmen to meet this need. The committee has received requests in the forms of both peti- Lexington, Massachusetts lions and representative committees in regard to the development of play areas. All of these requests are being given every consideration. Gentlemen; The resignation of Robert Person as chairman of the committee was regretfully I hereby submit my report as Wire Inspector for the year 1954 for electrical accepted. Mr. Person was a member of the commit-tee for five years and has work installed in the Town of Lexington. moved to Florida. Mrs. Ruth Morey was appointed by the School Committee to Permits granted 829 succeed Mr. Person. New Houses wired 315 Included in this report must be the committee's highest commendation of it's Oil burners installed 419 part time Director, Mr. Adolph Samborski. His cooperation with the committee Electric Ranges installed 40 plus the valuable working knowledge he possesses has removed many burdens from Additions 93 the shoulders of the commit-tee. Hot Water heaters installed 47 Alterations i 1 Respectfully submitted, Electric dryers installed 65 Temporary services 55 ERNEST J.CREME,Chairman Dish washers installed 7 HOWARD W.FOLEY Electric garbage disposals 4 MURRAY T. POTTER Post light installed 7 M.LAWRENCE ALLEN Gas heaters installed 11 RUTH MOREY Gasoline pumps installed 2 Air conditioning units installed 5 Flood light installed 10 Commercial installations 40 Calcinators installed 6 PARKING METER FUND The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health called for the inspection of the Fairlawn Nursing home and also the Stanley Nursing home. December 31, 1954 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen The year 1954 has shown a slight drop in New Homes but an increase in Lexington,Massachusetts additional installations. Gentlemen: In the months of August and September due to two Hurricanes, considerable Electrical damage was done but service was restored to normal over a period of a Following is the report of the Parking Meter Fund: few weeks. Start of Parking Meter Collections April 15, 1950 I wish to thank the Building Inspector and Building Department and members. Total Collection to December 31, 1954 $40,361.99 of the Fire Department for their assistance. Expenses 24,451.98 Respectfully submitted, Parking Meter Fund December 31, 1954 $15,910.01 ROBERT K.JEREMIAH, Respectfully submitted, Inspector of Wires JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Treasurer TOWN OF LEXINGTON 107 108 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE BOARD OF RETIREMENT Disbursers'**. Annuity Payments $2,265.10 Annuity Refunds L113.85 December 31, 1954 Pension Payments 24,940.06 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Survivorship Payments 1,817.40 Lexington, Massachusetts Accidental Death Benefits 1,978.98 Refunds 3,510.14 Gentlemen: Expenses 175.99 Interest paid on bonds acquired 47.59 The Board of Retirement respectfully submits its fifteenth annual reportAmortization 1.79 covering the operations of the Town of Lexington Contributory Retirement System 35,850.90 for the calendar year ending December 31, 1954. Interest accrued December 31, 1953 654.77 During the year the Board held twelve meetings. Election of one member was 36,505.67 held in the Town Accountant's Office and Arthur Silva was re-elected for three years. The Division of Insurance conducted their Triennial examination of the Ledger Assets December 31, 1954 $287,380.52 system. A brief review of the operations of the system during the year, together with a financial statement and a list of pensioners are herewith submitted; Retired Members 1954 Dept. Date Retired BALANCE SHEET—DECEMBER 31, 1954 G. Mildred Thompson Collector March 4, 1954 Death of Members 1954 Dept. Date Deceased Assets John T.Cosgrove Engineer Dec. 21, 1954Cash in banks and on hand $6,414.81 INCOME STATEMENT FOR 1954 Securities: Bonds(book value) Ledger Assets December 31, 1953 $254,855.08 U. 5. Bonds Series G 56,000.00 U. S. Bonds Treasury'83 (31/4) 9,952.50 Feeorna Am.Tel.&Tel. 2%a% '87 Deb. 5,122.86 Contributions from Members: Fall River Electric Light 2,059.02 Group A $20,299.34 N. V. Tel. & Tel. 31' % '78 Ref. Mtg. 5,061.71 Group B 9,267.74 Public Service of New Hampshire 10,275.00 Transfers from other cities and towns 759.40 88,471.09 30,326.48 Stocks(market value) Contributions from Town; Bankers Trust Co. 5,425.00 Fund 23,251.00 Chase National Bank 4,825.00 Military Pension FuSend .. 21 145.11 Chemical Corn Exchange 9,858.25 Mpeases 345.00 First National—Boston 5,832.00 Ex23,721.11 Manhattan Company 4,162.50 Interest Received; Merchants National Bank 3,650.00 National City Bank 7,455.00 From Bonds 2,708.41 National Shawmut Bank 4,150.00 From Cooperative Banks 402.70 Second National Bank 6,930.00 Prom Federal Savings&Loan Ass'n. 242.81 State St. Trust Co. 8,000.00 From Savings Banks 2,737.95 60,287.75 6.091.87 Cooperative Bank Shares Dividends Received: Auburndale Cooperative Bank 3,362.40 Bank Stocks 3,634.45 Concord Cooperative Bank 3,000.00 Interest Accrued December 31, 1954 558.32 Marlboro Cooperative Bank 3,000.00 Increase in market value of stock 4,698.88 Needham Cooperative Bank 3,362.80 Mt. Vernon Cooperative Bank 3,000.00 $323,886.19 Jos.Warren Cooperative Sank 3,000.00 18,725.20 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 109 110 ANNUAL REPORTS Federal Savings & Loan Shares Cavanaugh,Thomas F. School Feb. 10, 1947 Lexington 6,436.42 Eaton,Leora B. School March 15, 1948 Natick 2,025.00 Garrity,John J. Park Nov. 1, 1953 8,461.42 Hannaford,Robert Highway Sept. 3, 1943 Savings Banks Deposits Hayes,Roland School April 30, 1950 Andover Savings Bank 2,329.60 Holman,Walter Water&Sewer March 1, 1944 Cambridge Savings Bank 5,000.00 Longbottom,Fred W. Building Feb. 1, 1940 Chelsea Savings Bank 2,285.13 Marshall,Ralph H. Cemetery June 1, 1949 Dedham Inst. for Savings 5,000.00 Mason,William B. School May 11, 1950 East Cambridge Savings Bank 1,289.36 Mitchell,Lawrence G. Welfare July 1, 1940 Eliot Savings Bank 5,000.00 Moloy,Charles E. Town Offices May 13, 1952 Hingham Inst.for Savings 1,91 1.36 Murray,John L. Public Works Aug. 13, 1944 Hudson Savings Bank 5,000.00 Muzzey,Helen Library June 1, 1941 Newburyport Inst. for Savings 7,500.00 Nutt, Henry J. Park June 1, 1949 Lexington Savings Bank 10,000.00 Paladina,Sebastiano Ashes&Dump June 1, 1948 Lynn Inst. for Savings 2,279.90 Ryan,Alice M. Marlboro Savings Bank 5,000.00 (Ben.George V.Ryan) Park June 15, 1951 Melrose Savings Bank 5,000.00 Spencer,Ellen P. Newton Savings Bank 3,549.21 Men,Frederick J.Spencer) Assessors Nov. 17, 1949 Middlesex Inst. for Savings 5,000.00 Sullivan,James G. Highway April 2, 1943 Natick 5c Savings Bank 5,000.00 Taylor,Edward W. Fire Jan. 1, 1943 Newton Centre Savings Bank...... 2,969.69 Thompson,G.Mildred Collector Mar. 4, 1954 Provident Inst. for Savings,Amesbury 5,000.00 Wallin,Charles F. Park Nov. 25, 1938 Quincy Savings Bank 1,206.87 Weltch,Elsie G. School June 30, 1953 Rockland Savings Bank 2,273.28 Whiting,Marion E. Somerville Savings Bank 5,000.00 [Ben.George Whiting) Call Fireman July 3, 1948 Wakefield Savings Bank 1,160.91 Respectfully submitted, Waltham Savings Bank 5,000.00 West Newton Savings Bank 2,000.00 HOWARD S.O.NICHOLS,Chairman Weymouth Savings Bank 5,000.00 ARTHUR SILVA,Elected Member Winchester Savings Bank 1,277.51 FRANK D.WALKER,Secretary Woburn 5c Savings Bank 2,429.11 i 04,461.93 Interest Accrued on Securities Dec. 31, 1954 558.32 $287,380.52 Liabilities Annuity Savings Fund $192,579.49 Annuity Reserve Fund 19,964.70 Military Service Credit Fund 2,235.31 Pension Fund 71,185.95 Expense Fund 1,415.07 $287,380.52 PENSIONERS Name Department Date Retired Bills,Louis W. Electrician March 26, 1953 Blakeley,Chester L. Animal Inspector Sept. 1, 1947 Brenton,Walter School Jan.30, 1939 Cataldo,Antonio Highway May 1, 1949 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 111 112 ANNUAL REPORTS MARRIAGES BY MONTHS-1954 N MI NM 00''IN ,OM 0- .-N Mr? MN v Groom's Bride's Groom's Bride's Groom's Bride's Groom's Bride's o,–-- y Months Totals First First Second Second Third Third Fifth Fifth I- 'di January 13 11 11 2 2 0 0 0 0 ,; U 11)°,'0 MM 'ern 00 00 00 00 ON cam --^ C February 14 12 13 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 W- 3 March 6 4 5 2 1 0 0 0 01– April 2 32 23 26 9 6 0 0 0 0 0' l 15 13 13 2 1 0 0 0 1 O , 0 -Ja May ^N ov ow ON 0r- 00 00 MN oo, - June 29 26 26 2 3 1 0 0 0 Z^ 0 July 13 12 12 1 1 0 0 0 0 et August 12 11 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 �r.N NM MnNN 00 00 v^ NN In u1 0.1- U September 25 22 24 2 1 1 0 0 0 O^N ^^ ^^ --; October 27 22 24 5 3 0 0 0 0 La November 17 i5 15 2 2 0 0 0 0 ar.N -- –o, u7N –.0 0.– 00 MN Mm 0W December 6 5 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 v07i 209 176 187 31 21 2 0 0 1 p sic, ,ow ,,o MO 00 00 0o v— v,— 00 Number of Marriages Recorded 209 Q Residents 229 I Non-Residents 189 In Z 2',OM oIN No, ,ON N0 00 N 0 -N 00 Solemnized in other places 94 F –– Age of oldest Groom 65 Z Age of oldest Bride 60 Age of youngest Groom 17 '0 c inr1 M,- NO. ION 00 00 00 '10 O N .-C. Age of youngest Bride 35 CO = `' JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk li+ W" QH ti�N NM rA.p .1,10«- 00 00 OM fit• ON BIRTHS BY MONTHS—1454 at t - (Still Births Excluded) x m InLexington Out of LexingtonTotals f- •0,q ^– ,O C') M N -0 0 0 0 0 N O N,o O 0 Month Total Males Females Males Females Males Females R January 44 0 0 19 25 19 25 C February 24 0 0 10 14 10 14 u+ March 24 0 0 17 7 17 7 ; tcnN rnN MN MM .-0 00 00 v0 CON 00 April 28 0 0 17 11 17 11 a –i May 42 0 0 17 25 17 25 oc June 42 0 0 23 19 23 19 4 July 45 1 0 19 25 20 25 LL MM N- MO 0- 00 00 0)0 ,oN .-- August 40 0 0 17 23 17 23 0 September 27 0 0 14 13 14 13 October 25 0 0 12 13 12 13CNN mr`O ON NO -0 00 00 v– ,00 ON November 16 0 0 6 10 6 10 `' E Li 3 0 0 0 3 0 3 2 m _ C C e0 C i ea 7. 7- 360 1 0 171 188 172 188 G° a a '- i IT x °c' ■ • The parentage of children was as follows: x _ Both Parents born in United States 346 ° m 4 4 '� C Both Parents born in Foreign Countries 5 C 15 o o b v m One Parent born in United States 22 -o N b m ra ro r a One Parent born in Foreign Country 22 m a C a xZ. Both Parents born in Lexington 3 m m b a H m = m 0 d - d – d " N a m One Parent born in Lexington 32 m E m°i F d 0., .3 cci O1 06 i d R C v m m a �a w m es m d ..... d o m u m � E $ ,vEw mEeu m m �, E rr JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk LL �u_ 2 LL `�u.=u_ �i `�u `2 u_ u°. ti`2 u_ C Z a U at m CO Pal 6 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 113 114 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Board is now examining this outline in detail and is prepared to move forward in 1955 on a broad scale planning program covering ail phases of community de- velopment. December 31, 1954 The Board wishes again to express its indebtedness and thanks to the Town To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Counsel, Mr. Harold Stevens, and the Town Engineer and Superintendent of Public Lexington,Massachusetts Works, Mr. Burns, for their continued interest and support of the Board in its Gentlemen: work. It is hoped that the citizens of the Town will also maintain such fine co- operation with the Board, supporting and assisting in carrying on its program, As has been customary in the past, the Board's report for this year again begins with a statistical record. Lexington Planning Board Regular and Special Meetings 47 ALAN G.ADAMS,Chairman Conferences—re: Changes in Zoning 11 THOMAS S. GRINDLE with Citizens 19 DONALD D. HATHAWAY Consultants 10 DONALD K. IRWIN Developers 52 WILBUR M. JAQUITH Other Boards 12 AfDEN L. RIPLEY Determinations of Planning Board jurisdiction (under Subdivision Control Law): No. of Applications Processed 79 REPORT OF THE PLUMBING INSPECTOR Public Hearings— Subdivisions 9 Zoning 2 A comparison of these figures with those of last year perhaps may give the December 31, 1954. impression that 1954 has seen a slackening in Planning Board activities. Just the To the Honorable Board of Selectmen opposite is true, however. The actual total time necessary in meetings to complete Lexington,Massachusetts administrative work increased a little over 16 percent from that of the previous Gentlemen: year. Some of this time can be attributed to the additional burden thrust upon the I herewith submit my Report as Inspector of Plumbing for the year ending De- Board this past year by the Middlesex Registry of Deeds which requires that all cember3i, 1954. recorded plans of land not constituting a subdivision must have the endorsement Number of Permits Granted 522 of a planning board below the statement, "Approval not required under Subdivision Cash Received from Permits $1,361.00 Control Law." Before writing such an endorsement, the Board makes an examina- tion of each plan which is filed with an application for a determination of planning SUMMARY OF PERMITS board jurisdiction and compares the plan with adjacent properties and previously recorded plats. With a few exceptions most of the applications processed were Fixtures Permits not subdivisions as defined by the State enabling legislation. New Installations 1878 313 As the town has continued to grow at a rapid pace, the problems in connection Alterations 556 139 with each proposed new development have also increased, making it necessary for Replacements 105 74 the Board to spend much more time than in the past studying the relationship of Permits Cancelled 1 these new subdivisions to public utilities and other elements of the town. This work demands considerable more time than the members of the Board and appointed 2572 522 Town Officers are able to devote to these matters without neglecting other duties. Respectfully submitted, The Board was pleased, therefore, when the Town voted to appropriate funds for the hiring of a staff man on a continuing basis to assist the Board in handling these E.A. LINDSTROM, technical matters and in helping prepare an overall development plan for Lexington. Plumbing Inspector A staff man has been employed by the Board since the first of September and has enabled the Board to keep up-to-date with its increased administrative work load, revise plans for an additional municipal parking area, and prepare an outline for the study and preparation of a long-range development plan for the Town. The TOWN OF LEXINGTON 115 116 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE TOWN TREASURER FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BOSTON Balance December 31, 1954 per statement $ 1,980.28 December 31, 1954 Balance December 31, 1954 per check book $ 1,980.28 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington,Massachusetts THE NATIONAL SHAWMUT BANK OF BOSTON Gentlemen: Balance December 31, 1954 per statement $ 2,000.00 Following is the report of the Town Treasurer for the year 1954: Balance December 31, 1954 per check book $ 2,000.00 Cash on hand January 1, 1954 $ 844,512.81 THE SECOND NATIONAL BANK OF BOSTON Receipts during year 1954 „ 5,225,607.03 Balance December 31, 1954 per statement $ 1,772.81 6,070,119.84 Balance December 31, 1954 per check book $ 1,980.28 Expenditures during year 1954 per Warrants 4,541,177.09 THE MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK OF BOSTON Balance on hand January 1, 1955 $1,528,942.75 Balance December 31, 1954 per statement $ 746,748.36 Balance December 31, 1954 per check book $ 746,748.36 REPORT OF TAX TITLE ACCOUNT 490 THE DAY TRUST COMPANY OF BOSTON Number of Tax Titles on hand January 1, 1954 24 Balance December 31, 1954 per statement Number of New Tax Titles Added 1954 $ 1,287.57 Balance December 31, 1954 per check book $ 1,287.57 514 Number of Tax Titles Released 1954 16 SUMMARY OF TOWN TREASURER'S CASH 498 Lexington Trust Company $ 772,339-01 2 On Hand 2,814.72 Number of Tax Titles Disclaimed 1954 First National Bank of Boston 1,980.28 496 Second National Bank of Boston 1,772.81 i National Shawmut Bank of Boston 2,000.00 Number of Tax Titles Abated 1954 Merchants National Bank of Boston 746,748.36 495 Day Trust Company of Boston 1,287-57 Number of Tax Titles Foreclosed 1954 10 Balance on hand January 1, 1955 $1,528,942.75 Number of Tax Titles on hand January 1, 1955 485 Respectfully submitted, Total Amount $ 12,555.79 JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Treasurer LEXINGTON TRUST COMPANY . Bank Deposits in the Name of the Town of Lexington JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Treasurer Balance December 31, 1954 $ 904,761.22 Balance December 31, 1954 per check book $772,339.01 Outstanding Checks December 31, 1954 162,262.54 934,601.55 Warrants #1 and #2— 1955 29,840.33 $904,761.22$ 904,761.22 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 117 118 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE DENTAL CLINIC COMMITTEE ANALYSTS OF HIGH SCHOOL DENTAL INSPECTION EXAMINATION December 31, 1954 Seniors Juniors Soph. Boys No. Examined 156 182 84 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen No. with no defects at that time 19 37 40 Lexington,Massachusetts No, with caries 137 144 44 No. with necessary extractions ... 14 16 5 Gentlemen: No. with caries involving less than 5 teeth 92 92 33 There have been a number of changes in the Dental Clinic program. During No. exempt from examination 2 1 — the past year the Dental Clinic Committee conferred with Dr. Maitland of the Percent with no caries at that time 12% 20% 49% Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and at his suggestion the Chairman No. being caries free — 1 — and Secretary of the Committee made field trips to various cities and towns to No. of referrals 97 108 32 study their dental health programs. The Committee then secured the services of This type of survey can be made of the dental inspections because the inspec- Miss Catherine Megerdichian, dental hygienist, in September 1954. She has been tion examination is a more thorough carrying on a program of health education in the schools, and has examined or screening. g type of dental examination than is the assisted at the examination of a large percentage of the children in the Lexington Schools. The results of the examinations are shown in the tables which make up Although there is a high percentage of the students showing defects at the the main part of this report. time of the inspection,the more important factor is whether or not they are getting regular dental care. In this case, it seems that at feast 80% of the students are The Clinic dentist, Dr. James A. Malloy, also contributed greatly to the re- getting regular care. organization of the Clinic. Through his efforts and cooperation the local dentists in Lexington have helped in the final set-up of the Clinic. The interest of the SCHOOL DENTAL INSPECTION EXAMINATION BY DENTISTS dentists was reflected in the fact that each one gave generously of his time and services in helping to carry out an examination of the Junior and Senior classes at Mouth mirror, Explorer and Adequate Illumination the high school. SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL No.Referred SCHOOL DENTAL SCREENING EXAMINATION BY HYGIENIST Class No. Examined No.Absent to the Home Seniors 156 2 97 Tongue Depressor and Available Illumination Juniors 182 1 108 No.Referred Soph. Boys 84 2 32 Adams 571 1 82 No.Examined No,Absent to the Home CThe hygienist screened the members of the Senior, Junior and Sophomore Center nrer 379 — 58 classes who were absent during the time the dentists conducted the dental in- Fiske 517 44 64 spectians. Franklin 236 5 48 Class No. Examined No.Referred Hancock 260 9 38 Seniors 2 --- Munroe 314 — 69 Juniors 1 1 Parker 318 9 51 Soph. Boys 1 1 *Junior High 50 11 * Not completed—532 to be screened DENTAL CLINIC REPORT ,-Fillings---, ,—Extractions---z —SENIOR HIGH— No.of Temp. Perm. Temp. Perm. Treat- Clean- School Patients Teeth Teeth Teeth Teeth ments ings Soph. Girls 98 2 13 *Freshmen 84 9 Adams 24 6 92 7 6 4 11 Center 18 38 103 4 2 1 6 " Not completed— 161 to be screened Fiske 16 41 49 10 3 — 2 Franklin 18 3 60 3 2 — 4 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 119 120 ANNUAL REPORTS Hancock 9 8 11 2 — — Munroe 8 2 40 l i 2 --- 3 3 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS Parker 2 — 2 — — — — Junior High 48 — 261 5 17 27 21 December 31, 1954. Senior High 20 2 174 — 24 9 1 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen TOTALS 163 100 792 42 56 41 52. Lexington,Massachusetts Gentlemen: Number of New Patients 48 Number Finished 115 We hereby submit our report as Assessors for the year ending December 31, Total No. of fillings and treatments 933 1954. Total No. of extractions 98 Number of X-rays taken 111 1954 RECAPITULATION Number of Emergency cases treated 32 Total Appropriations as certified by Total of Fees Collected $112.25 Town Clerk to be raised by tax- Hours Operated 312 ation,Chapter 41, Section 15A .. $2,566,308.90 Respectfully submitted, Total Appropriations voted to be • CLAIRE BURKE taken from Available Funds: JAMES S. SMITH (a) In 1954 $397,657.34 DOROTHY P'. RICH,Chairman [b] In 1953, since 1953 tax rate was fixed 96,700.00 49.4,357.34 $3,060,666.24 Debt and Interest Charges, matured and maturing, as certified under Chapter 44, Section 16, Not included above 2,32 Deficits due to abatements in excess of overlay of prior year Of Year Amount 1949 $12.00 12.00 1954 1953 STATE: Tax and Abatements Estimates Underestimates State Parks and Reservations $4,227.25 $940.49 State Audit of Municipal Accts1,557.25 State Examination of Retirement System 74.51 Metropolitan North System Sewer and Water—Chapter 92 88,589.09 $94,448.10 $940.49 95,388.59 COUNTY: Tax and Assessments County Tax $65,830.86 Tuberculosis Hospital Assessment 21,286.29 $87,117.15 0.00 87,1 17.15 OVERLAY of Current Year 47,747.42 Gross Amount To Ee Raised $3,290,933.72 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 121 122 ANNUAL REPORTS ' ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS Number of Polls 5773 @ $2.00 $11,546.00 Real Estate Valuation $42,772,440. Tax Rate 1,967,532.24 Income Tax t $145,036.75 Personal Prop. Valuation 2,616,515. $46.00 120,359.69 Corporation Taxes 98,984.39 Reimbursement on account of publicly owned land 1,376.47 TOTAL $45,388,955. Old Age Tax(Meals)Gen.Laws.Chap. 64B,Sec. 10 3,075.64 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise i 50,000.00 Total Taxes Levied on Polls and Property $2,099,437.93 Licenses 7,500.00 ITEMS NOT ENTERING INTO THE DETERMINA- Fines 750.00 TION OF THE TAX RATE Special Assessments 15,000.00 General Government 8,000.00 Betterments and Special Assessments Added to Taxes: Protection of Persons and Property 5,000.00 Committted Health and Sanitation 25,000.00 Highways 500.00 Amounts Interest Total .. Charities (other than federal grants) 15,000.00 Apportioned Sewer Old Age Assistance(other than federal grants) 50,000.00 Assessments $24,565.17 $7,046.39 $31,611.56 Veterans'Services 3,000.00 Apportioned Street Schools(Funds from Income Tax not to be included) 2,000.00 Assessments 14,928.56 4,516.32 19,444.88 Libraries 0.00 Apportioned Side- Recreation 0.00 walk Assessments 78.36 25.47 103.83 Public Service Enterprises(such as Water Depart.) 150,000.00 Apportioned Water Cemeteries (other than trust funds and sale of lots) 3,500.00 Assessments 6,265.64 1,471.97 7,737.61 interest: On Taxes and Assessments 10,000.00 Water Liens Addedto Taxes 480.20 On Deposits 0.00 $59,378.08 State Assistance for School Construction—Chapter 645 Acts of 1948 0.00 TOTAL AMOUNT OF 1954 TAXES ON POLLS AND PROPERTY In Lieu of Taxes: Arlington and Cambridge 1,000.00 AND OF ASSESSMENTS AND LIENS ADDED TO TAXES AS COMMITTED TO TAX COLLECTOR $2,158,816.01 Total Estimated Receipts $694,723.25 TABLE OF AGGREGATES OVERESTIMATES of previous year to be used as NUMBER OF PERSONS ASSESSED Individuals Alf Others' Total Available Funds (c) Additional overestimates to be used as On Personal Estate only 51 45 96 Available Funds $2,415.20 On Real Estate only 9513 117 9630 On both Personal and Real Estate 133 38 171 AMOUNTS VOTED TO BE TAKEN FROM AVAIL- ABLE FUNDS: (The funds voted to be taken from TOTAL NUMBER OF PERSONS ASSESSED 9897 available funds are in accordance with Chapter — 798 of the Acts of 1951). * Partnerships,Associations or Trusts,Corporations. Amount Date of Vote Source of Funds NUMBER OF POLLS ASSESSED 5773 $ 96,700.00 Oct. 6, 1953 Town Meeting VALUE OF ASSESSED PERSONAL ESTATE 348,677.34 Mar. 15, 1954 Town Meeting Stock in Trade $113,475.00 48,980.00 Mar.22, 1954 Town Meeting Machinery 1,432,371.00 Live Stock 42,720.00 $494,357.34 All other Tangible Personal Properly 1,027,949.00 Total Available Funds $496,772.54 TOTAL VALUATION OF ASSESSED PERSONAL ESTATE $2,616,515.00 Total Estimated Receipts and Available Fundis $1,191,495.79 TOTAL VALUATION OF ASSESSED ESTATE Net Amount to be Raised by Taxation on Polk Land exclusive of Buildings $9,090,700.00 and Property $2,099,437.93 Buildings exclusive of Land 33,681,740.00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 123 124 ANNUAL REPORTS TOTAL VALUATION OF ASSESSED REAL ESTATE42,772,440.00 In conclusion we wish to acknowledge with thanks the assistance and cooper- ation given to the Assessors Department by officials of the Town and members of TOTAL VALUATION OF ASSESSED ESTATE $45,388,955.00 the various departments. Respectfully submitted, NUMBER OF LIVE STOCK ASSESSED E. B.CASS, Chairman Horses 30 W. I. BURNHAM Cows 71 L. H. EMERY Swine 526 Board of Assessors Fowl 6870 Sheep 35 All others 117 REPORT OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR TAXES ON OMITTED REAL ESTATE ASSESS- December 31, 1954. MENTS AND ON ADDITIONAL REVISION OF To the Honorable Board of Selectmen VALUATIONS $364.09 Lexington,Massachusetts OMITTED POLL TAXES 24.00 Gentlemen: I herewith submit my Report as Building Inspector for the year ending Decem- NUMBER OF ACRES OF LAND ASSESSED 8800 her 31, 1954. NUMBER OF DWELLING HOUSES ASSESSED 5176 Number of Permits Granted 475 Cash Received from Permits $3,975.42 PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM TAXATION Value of Real Estate $16,049,339.00 SUMMARY OF PERMITS Single family dwellings 277 3,208.875 Value of Tangible Personal Estate 890,071.50 Additions & Alterations to Dwellings 73 88,840 Additions&Alterations(to non-residential buildings) 5 9,210 TOTAL VALUE OF EXEMPT PROPERTY $16,939,410.50 Garages (private) 26 45,650 Garages (public) 1 53,000 RECAPITULATION OF COMMITMENTS Carport 2 1,000 MOTOR VEHICLE AND TRAILER EXCISE Foundations 5 6,000 Foundation (for school) 1 70,000 Date of Commissioner's Repair to Fire Damage 1 2,000 Commitment Commitment Number Value Excise Tool Sheds 12 5,625 First Mar. 15, 1954 571 $333,610 $17,337.48 Retail Store 1 7,000 Second Apr.23, 1954 1043 553,500 28,245.95 Stable 1 1,500 Third May 4, 1954 851 381,480 19,519.50 Barns 2 1.975 Fourth May 13, 1954 459 217,090 10,865.40 Turkey Pen 1 200 Fifth June 9, 1954 423 205,330 9,915.96 Greenhouses & Salesroom 2 6,500 Sixth June 24, 1954 722 699,000 30,967.24 Conservatory 1 800 Seventh July 28, 1954 465 260,770 10,964.85 Porches 8 5,000 Eighth Aug. 16, 1954 392 291,440 11,814.87 School 1 700,000 Ninth Aug.30, 1954 505 370,940 15,599.20 Office Building 1 48,000 Tenth Sept.28, 1954 630 214,230 10,143.94 Telephone Building 1 124,000 Eleventh Oct. 14, 1954 512 440,730 16,390.76 Tower M. I.T. 1 2,000 Twelfth Oct.26, 1954 431 314,340 12,101.38 Swimming Pool 1 11,000 Thirteenth Oct.28, 1954 528 274,130 10,022.98 Demolitions 15 Fourteenth Nov. 8, 1954 436 247,690 9,222.50 Renewals 36 Fifteenth Nov. 12, 1954 490 175,710 7,667.94 Sixteenth Dec. 2, 1954 250 166,080 5,700.06 475 $4,398,175 Seventeeth Dec. 8, 1954 224 158,580 3,658.02 Total number of dwellings completed in 1954 242 Eighteenth Dec.20, 1954 295 203,150 4,521.38 Respectfully submitted, Nineteenth Jan. 3, 1955 70 sets(Dealers) 5,960.00 E.A.LINDSTROM, Twentieth Jan. 10, 1955 540 322,530 3,356.30 Building Inspector TOWN OF LEXINGTON 125 126 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Leon TRUSTEES OF THE CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY Rev.George Casey Raymond B MacJames Richard P.Cromwell William E.Maloney Myron C.Fisher Rev.Francis J.Murphy December 31, 1954 Frederick M.Gay Charles H. Norris To the Citizens of Lexington: Rev.Joseph H.Giunta Haskell W.Reed Rev. Harold T.Handley Rev.Crawford O.Smith Again it is time for the Board of Trustees of the Cary Memorial Library to Rev. Earl D.Haywood Rev.Floyd J.Taylor submit their Annual Report. They are privileged to announce the largest increase George P.Wadsworth in the use of the library ever experienced in a single year. A detailed statement of operations may be found in the report of the Librarian. The Trustees wish to take recognition of the retirement from the Board of Mrs. Ruth Morey and Messrs. Pearson, Goff, Nickerson and Driscoll. Welcomed REPORT OF THE to membership as new Trustees were Mrs. Marek and Messrs. Giunta, James and SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Maloney. Mrs. Elsa Murphy resigned as Circulation Librarian, and was replaced by Mrs. December 31, 1954 Margaret M. Riley, a graduate of the University of Illinois Library School and with To the Honorable Board of Selectmen wide experience in several libraries. Lexington,Massachusetts Other staff changes included the appointment of Miss Eleanor R. Trowbridge Gentlemen: as Reference and Young People's Librarian, Mrs. Gladys Killam as East Lexington Branch Librarian, and Miss Patricia Barbaza as Junior Assistant. I submit my Annual Reoort for the Year ending December 31, 1954. The Library was fortunate to receive a bequest of $1,000. from Miss Emma SCALES Adjusted Sealed Condemned Ostrom Nichols to be held as a permanent fund and the income to be used for Scales—Over 10,000 lbs. ---- 1 — the purchase of books for the East Lexington Branch Library. By vote of the 100 to 5,000 lbs. 8 37 14 Board this fund will be designated "The Emma Ostrom Nichols Fund" in memory Under 100 lbs. 14 92 5 of the donor who rendered loyal and efficient service as librarian of the East WEIGHTS Lexington Branch Library for forty-one years, retiring in 1939, Weights—each — 271 — CAPACITY MEASURES During the year the Trustees had printed 5,000 copies of a selective reading Liquids—Under one Gallon — 59 8 list of books on Lexington, past and present. METERS Inlet—One inch or less 4 72 .-- Improvements that have been completed at the Main Library include the More than one inch — 34 — installation of an oil burner, the modernization of three toilets, the installation Grease — 48 — of a modern sink in the basement, a bicycle rack at the front entrance and the Cloth — 4 removal of shrubs around the triangle in front of the library, At the East Lexington MEASURES Branch the first floor interior was painted, the front porch repaired, and some Yardsticks — 23 - changes made in the plantings around the library. --- The Trustees realizing the immediate need of more space in the Library voted TOTALS 26 641 27 to reactivate plans for an enlarged Main Library building, and in 1955 will ask Sealing Fees—Paid to the Town Treasurer $329.50 that the Moderator be empowered to appoint a Building Committee to bring iPublic Schools—Health Dept. scales Tested—Adjusted and Sealed, rr preliminary plans, and request that an appropriation be made for expenses. Re-weighings and measurements were made and ail incorrections rectified. The Trustees extend their appreciation to the Librarian and the members of Respectfully submitted, his staff for their excellent cooperation during the year. RALPH E.CHADWICK, Respectfully submitted, Sealer of Weights and Measures FREDERICK M.GAY, President TOWN OF LEXINGTON 127 128 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY were removed from the catalog. Subject headings were brought up-to-date and made to coincide with those given in an authoritative guide. Thus, the use of the catalog has become much facilitated and more efficient. December 31, 1954. To the Trustees of Cary Memorial Library Forty years ago in 1915 the Trustees reported that "the children's room is Lexington,Massachusetts now not equal to the demands put upon it." Ten years later, 1925, "with a juvenile Mrs.Marek and Gentlemen: registration of nearly 600 and a children's room with a seating capacity of but 25, it is evident that the importance of larger quarters cannot be too strongly em- The Librarian respectfully submits the Eighty-sixth Annual Report of the Library. phasixed." In 1948 the children's room was "temporarily" moved to the new balcony and while the shelf space was larger, the floor space was reduced. Today, To the Trustees,the staff of the library, the Appropriation Committee,and the the situation is critical with a juvenile registration of over 2,100 and a seating townspeople, the Librarian wishes to express heartfelt appreciation for understand- capacity of but 8! The shelving space is again inadequate necessitating the stor- ing and support throughout a year which has seen a tremendous expansion in the age of hundreds of books in the basement during the summer months. Many of use of the library, and a year which has taxed the staff and facilities of the library the books for even the youngest readers have to be placed on the top shelves so beyond anything anticipated or hitherto experienced. that they must stand on chairs to reach them. There is absolutely no place in the room conducive to study or quiet reading. CIRCULATION A picture file for the Children's Room was started this year for the first time. A gain of 41,788 books and other items circulated raised the total circulation It has already proven its usefulness and has become very popular with many of the to 227,608,an increase of some 2234 per cent over 1953. As in the past several teachers. However, it is too bad that a service which should be an active part of years, the greatest gain was in the children's department which reached a total the Children's Room must be in the Librarian's office—hardly obvious or handy to circulation of 92,680 at the main library and branch, the public. General browsing through the books becomes an impossibility each afternoon. There is no space in the Children's Room for a desk for the Children's Circulation in the Children's Room has continued to rise at a phenomenal pace tt rar- with a 45 per cent increase over last year. At the main library alone 74,275 books into Librarian.supervise is extremely Children's Roomoas well as desk on a different the Chi o! It shou d including school deposits were circulated compared to 50,322 last year—an increase bn p arento theewho has from usedher desk visited a oomthatflashould of 23,953. be apparent anyone who recently or this room enlargement must come---soon! CHILDREN'S ROOM YOUNG PEOPLE'S ROOM This year has seen very satisfying cooperation between the schools and the In April Miss Eleanor R. Trowbridge was appointed to the newly created posi- library. The teacher usage of the facilities offered in the Children's Room has tion of Reference and Young People's Librarian. It is hoped that with the filling greatly increased. In 1954 more books were sent out on school deposit than ever of this position a long felt want for closer co-operation between the high schools before—thereby enabling this year's circulation from deposits to just about double. of the town and library may be served. The library is still unable to supply the schools with as many books as they would like. It is hoped that this situation may be remedied by an increase in the book Through visits to the schools and talks with individual teachers as well as a budget for next year. talk at a general teacher's meeting at High School, every effort is being made to Book Week was observed as usual with Mrs. Merrill, Children's Librarian, obtain from the High School teachers advance notice of assignments requiring the use of the library's facilities. When such notice of assignments is received at the visiting elementary schools and telling the children about some of the outstanding fall books. library the Reference and Young People's Librarian is responsible for putting aside on special shelves in the Young People's Room books relating to the assignments. Twice during the year the Children's Librarian prepared booklists which were In some cases the books are put on reserve and may be used only in the library— distributed to every child in Lexington's elementary schools in others the books are available for borrowing. The Children's Room was made a little brighter and more cheerful with the Mrs. Creamer, the High School Librarian, has been most co-operative by corn- colorful posters which are now changed at least once a month. It is, however, piling bibliographies of books in the High School Library on various assignments unfortunate that the lack of space prohibits the many potential displays that are and in many other ways. so prominent and popular in most children's rooms. In addition to placing books on special shelves we are now in the process of For the first time a Summer Reading Contest was held at the main and East checking through the bibliographies supplied by the High School with our catalog, Lexington libraries. As it proved so popular it will probably become a permanent the Standard Catalog, and other tools, in an endeavor to build up the library's col- activity for the summer months, lection on different subjects where it has been shown that more material is needed by the students on the subjects assigned. A tedious, but long needed project was completed this year—the complete revision of the children's catalog. As many obsolete cards as could be determined Work has also been done with the Junior High School and a deposit of books TOWN OF LEXINGTON 129 130 ANNUAL REPORTS has been sent to augment the Junior High School Library collection. This de- upper floor. This would give more space for the adult section which is very posit, it is planned, will be changed as occasion demands. crowded. The general collection of books in the Young People's Room has also been During December the library was shelf-read in order to eliminate old books enlarged, but here, as throughout the library, the work has been hampered by that are not circulating and make room for current ones. lack of shelf space and inadequate facilities. Year after year we find the schools requiring more and more reference and The circulation this past year was 27,222, an increase of 6,337 over the outside work of their pupils and the library must be ready and able to meet these previous year. requirements. We are most anxious that the teachers, as well as the pupils, ac- A summer reading contest was sponsored during July and August. Seventy- quaint themselves with the library and with what the library has to offer, and to three children registered for the contest and a total of 1,850 books were read. serve them in every way possible. Ar the close of the contest a party was held at Cary Memorial Library for the winning team and all children reading twenty-five books or more. FILM COOPERATIVE A story hour was conducted every Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock for A new service started in June has already proven popular with the free loan grades one through four. Special story hours for grades one through six were held to individuals and organizations of twenty-one films, These loans are made possi- during Book Week, ble by the newly developed film cooperative of which the library is a charter mem- ber. Through the cooperative all films owned by the Department of Education The library has cooperated with the Adams School in putting out book displays and films deposited by the cooperating libraries are available without charge to to supplement specific school projects. organizations and individuals in Lexington. A list of films which are available may Also State Certificates were issued to pupils reading and reporting on books be seen at the library. approved on State reading lists. Prizes were awarded to the child reading the CATALOGING most books, to the child reading the second largest number of books, and one to During the year the catalog department was moved to what it is hoped will the child who had made the greatest improvement in reading. be very temporary quarters in the Historical Room in the basement. This depart- Respectfully submitted, ment is still proving somewhat of a bottleneck with about two hundred recent books remaining uncataloged at the end of the year, resulting in no little incon- RALPH A. NASON, venience to patrons who desire new books immediately on publication. Librarian BOOK STOCK REPORT OF THE TREASURER 4751 books were added to the library during the year, of which 2734 were CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY-1954 adult and 2017 were children's books. A total of 2863 volumes were withdrawn, of which 2282 were adult and 581 children's books. December 31, 1954. To the Trustees of Cary Memorial Library RECORDS Lexington,Massachusetts The library is now purchasing only long playing records, and during the year Mrs. Marek and Gentlemen: an even 100 record albums were added, either through purchase or as gifts of Herewith is presented the report for 1954 of the Treasurer of the Board of friends of the library. Trustees of Cary Memorial Library. INTER-LIBRARY LOAN Balance on hand January 1, 1954 .... $1,308.23 During the year 168 books were borrowed from other libraries for residents of Lexington, while 66 titles were loaned to other libraries. Receipts Fines $2,781.62 EAST LEXINGTON BRANCH Gifts for Memorial Books 8.00 This year changes were made in the children's room regarding the arrange- Income from General Investment Fund 1,066.51 ment of books. A plan was followed similar to that of the main library eliminat- Sarah E. Raymond Fund 14.38 ing graded reading shelves except far school readers. The books for grades four Estate Emma Ostrom Nichols 1,000.00 through six are now arranged in two sections, fiction and non-fiction. There is Miscellaneous 7.25 a separate section for books for younger children. 4,877.76 There is a definite immediate need for a Children's Room to be placed on the Total income 6,185.99 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 131 132 ANNUAL REPORTS Expenditures co 0 0 0 0 0 in in 0 p 000 0 0 000 0 o 0 Books $2,825.29 E 000irir:oiririr:orror. a vio;o vi tri o; r. A. L. A. Institutional Dues 25.00 c' r-m-D N N M N rh N n,N rt N n) uz•o v r•1 Conference and Travel Expense 145.18 r N N - N Phonograph Records 321.45 - Printing 106.04 Film Cooperative 65.00 18 Shares National City Bank of N. Y. 950-58 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 c0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N o 0 co N o 0.00.0.0.0.0.c10.0.0°°? 0 L0.-.0. 0 Lr) 't p Salary of Treasurer 50.00 er a o o ' 0 0 o o co u) a o Miscellaneous 24.83 in a 00000000.00000 o -a)0 0 to 0 Ch > adV?R9-ao7-o0 0 0 0.000 0 o. u-, i to ��r��.-�... N�?�� N Total Expenditures 4,513.33 Cr, rn ce v rn Balance on hand Decembr 31, 1954 1,672.66 tn 4 co�v 03 Balance divided as follows: D 'r N. v n NO y Ln General Fund 940.60 c •0 o ,�n,�°°u Alice Butler Cary Fund 261.70 . t o .p 0 1d) cl l a w M . op Jane Phinney Fund 25.55 p ' co M�N o N O'O co 2 ��+ M a ui 1....EC.N Goodwin Musical Fund 90.11 _ ^M m,O N N • M w,n,o N co 0 0,_,o.o a•o Laura Brigham Fund 164.55 14• It ��4 ^�v)�+ Q�o �na�r:a�r'r'i);n�� War Parents Book Fund 150.17 �{�N ��LN�< or N0)N%0 W W 0u George W. Sarano Fund 39.98 )- $ Z $1,672.66 • ri C o ? *3e*****ese3Q*** 2R 8Q * All of the Dcember 31, 1954 indicated balance is on deposit in a checking :Is n w (5"-)el't - f./ 4P)01.tr.1rn v account at the Lexington Trust Company, excepting fines for December amount- w o = N N ra N N N N N ing to $400.54,which were in transit on December 31, 1954. O0 • t 1 .46-1-- Ln Nrh- ov�o� n o EAST LEXINGTON BRANCH REPORT 0 3 a `o^`a r.N.R. n R.ro m n a co V C d m O'0.0. 0-0.0. 0.0.U Q 0. 0. 0, Balance on hand January 1, 1954 $223.03 z 2 > i ReceiptsR1▪ A c i 6' N L 2 6 6 60 _@ m 0 a co N i T. y W y Fines $281.23 w a � uric c- m "' v Income from Investments 173.19 41 454.42 Z y " N N N N N N No,o` in , O ��r i- -,0 0 a "' CO v Total Income 677.45 h 6U U o o in m Expenditures oC h a T V 0, O N c P� d y o o 0 o 0 Books 438.68 ti 'aV V aU c U,,rr 0-c m o a a Z 438.68 15 ' a ��vdi7 400 to '(7) oy cti y ci • -E t",=, = Z o u - C U Balance on hand December 31, 1954 $238.77 J °' mom,r3 °c'v u m° d fo• - 0 m w u a ow co 3_o.� cW mOw�._co :. Co 3 All of the December 31, 1954 indicated balance is on deposit in a checking W °a R wo°H-,f, o ~,6 w u . c E a d _ i_ account at the Lexington Trust Company, excepting fines for December amount- 0 u c� " c 0 o w c m m c o Q. a e c U o in to $36.22, which were in transit on December 31, 1954. E v c o ° ,c a, c o - o m 0' c m t y` d C v, g • Iwo �vco � p R.c ? `^y r .2 c Respectfully submitted, Z o o"' d ? ,c,.)7 a `m.c- :k 3 .s o E i'' w RALPH A. NASON, ,nam�ZQinLimZ�m1 i'f Z2 w Z J Treasurer. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 133 134 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH 00000000 0 m 000000 o 0 66666006 o y '5 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 O r c --r6.co0om-0 U, December 31, 1954 a —N^ --,— M E To the Honorable Board of Selectmen a w E Lexington,Massachusetts 1 a Zw U Gentlemen: _ ijjz The Board oi� Health respectfully submits the following report for the year Y 6 Q< m ending December 31, 1954. ci w •< ORGANIZATION AI YOixc4m� CA O p • The present Board of Health is composed of Mr. R. L. McQuillan, Chairman; w=ku La DrWilliam L. Cosgrove and Mr. Charles H.Cole. oft • w -0 The annual appointments made by the Board for one-year terms expiring 4 LR . u.o lac w March 3], 1955 are as follows: ce N go E t >- Hazel J. Murray Agent Q E o Y Ta s' Anna R. Manley Secretary **Richard F. Jackson Health Sanitarian 6.e 1t, 8c- 2 z E. *Dr. Carl R. Benton Animal Inspector C -o a m m v m al 1 c Lr, u,-, _- E Howard D. Carley Special Agent(Metropolitan State Hospital) e+ w °3 m-o o . — Thomas S. 8owdidge Special Agent(Metropolitan State Hospital) o Vit, mom' mar orno a — a .. .Q- 8 .. _ I— * Approved by the State Department of Public Health aE 'o d°, m '� E ** Mr. Richard Jackson resigned as of September 15, 1954 and was replaced by Mr. Mark D. Lurvey, ui W MEETINGS 00000000 a 0 0 0 0 o 0 o The Board meets on the third Friday of each month at 3:00 P. M. in the i `a o a 6o 0 0 o a Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building. During the year 1954 eleven regular 1 •, 00000000 meetings and several special meetings were held. V C : ry ~ *4 LICENSES z w FThe Board granted licenses as follows: w Transportation of Garbage .. 4 Vii Child Care Centers 9 Poultry Slaughter 1 po Animal (including poultry) 62 F 2 Refuse Collection 8 co aa Infant Boarding Homes 3 a m a Funeral Director 4 N V ,. Methyl Alcohol 25 y i c Slaughter House 1 _ -- c Slaughter 2 mR vi U n m a 3 Manufacture of Ice Cream 1 E ' 6. ;c- 8 v o Nursing Homes 3 z 6'3 m m.. 2,c t.9 Pasteurization of Milk 2 Massage 1 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 135 136 ANNUAL REPORTS A permit is required for keeping horses, cows, goats, swine and poultry and. all residents are urged to comply with the regulations in this regard. Transportation—car allowance 487.54 Burial of Animals . 44.00 RABIES CLINIC Sundry 238.86 Sundry 4.08 The annual Rabies Clinic was held in May and out of 1798 dogs licensed in- Engineering fees 2,059.03 Lexington only 594 were brought to the clinic for inoculation. The clinic is free The to all residents in Lexington and the Board recommends that dog owners take receipts arefor use by the Board of Health, but revert to advantage of the opportunity to aid in the prevention of rabies. the Excess and Deficiencynot available Account.nt. Respectfully submitted, COMMUNICABLE DISEASES RUFUS L.MCQUILLAN,Chairman Chickenpox 103 WILLIAM L.COSGROVE,D.M.D. German Measles 7 CHARLES H.COLE Hepatitus (infectious) 3 Measles 21 Meningitis (meningococcal) 1 Meningitis(other) 2 Mumps 2 i 7 Poliomyelitis (non-paralytic) 4 REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS Scarlet fever 32 Tuberculosis (pulmonary) 11 Whooping cough 23 December 31, 1954. Psittacosis 1 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington,Massachusetts RECEIPTS Gentlemen: State Tuberculosis Subsidy $1,273.56 A total of 127 dog bites occurred in Lexington in 1954 which involves 254 Reimbursement on Subsidy 154.50 inspections, and all were examined and quarantined. There were no cases of Department of Public Welfare 243.00 rabies in Lexington during the past year. Milk Licenses—Store 23.00 Milk Licenses—Dealer 13.50 A total of 42 barns or paddocks were inspected according to the instructions Licenses to sell Oleomargarine 11.00 of the Director of Livestock Disease Control. There were 46 horses, 131 cows, 23 Licenses to sell Methyl Alcohol 25.00 goats, 16 sheep, 1,711 swine and 4 South American burros. All animals and Licenses to Slaughter and Slaughter House 13.00 premises were found satisfactory. Licenses to Transport Garbage 4.00 Licenses to Massage 1.00 Also, there were 17 cows examined for compliance with the inter-state ship- Cesspool & Septic Tank Permits 90.00 ment rules on Bangs disease and Tuberculosis. These cattle were shipped to local Child Care Centers 4.00 milk producers. Rubbish Collection Permits 10.00 The Inspector of Animals wishes to express his appreciation to the Board of Manufacture of Ice Cream Permit 5.00 Health, the Doctors and the Police Department for their excellent co-operation. Slaughtering fees 317.25 Engineering fees 150.00 Respectfully submitted, CARL R. BENTON,D.V.M. EXPENSES Postage and Supplies $153.12 Hospitalization— Tuberculosis 3,357.00 Other 503.54 Prevention of Disease— Diphtheria Clinic 176.25 Lexington Visiting Nurse Assoc. 1,749.96 Laboratory 94.81 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 137 138 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE HEALTH SANITARIAN CESSPOOLS AND SEPTIC TANKS The inspection of individual sewage disposal systems continue to take a great deal of the Health Sanitarian's time. During 1954 over eleven hundred individual December 31, 1954. inspections were made. These inspections include the inspection of land, and To the Honorable Board of Selectmen cesspool and septic tank installations. Approximately 2096 of the cesspools and Lexington,Massachusetts septic tanks have to be corrected before they can be approved by the Health Gentlemen: Sanitarian. As many as five inspections are often required before compliance is obtained on a single installation. The following is the report of the Health Sanitarian for the year 1954. SANITATION OF NEW SUBDIVISIONS LABORATORY All new developments are examined by Whitman & Howard, Engineering Firm, The Health Department laboratory is equipped to perform analysis on milk, who make a report to the Board of Health with their recommendations. Nine water and restaurant swabs on eating and drinking utensils. A Certificate of different subdivisions were approved during 1954. Approval for the laboratory has been issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for the year 1954-1955. OTHER ACTIVITIES FOOD SANITATION During 1954,fifty-four complaints were received and investigated by the Health Sanitarian, Various inspections were made at the request of the District Health The Health Sanitarian inspects all establishments where food is prepared, sold Office from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, or served. Stores and restaurants are inspected and rated periodically. These ratings are published in the local newspaper. A new chapter establishing rules and regulations for Child Care Centers was adopted and published in the local newspaper. Complete co-operation was obtained from the Board of Selectmen, and no Your Health Sanitarian attended fifteen technical conferences during the year common victualler's license was issued until the establishment was approved by the Health Sanitarian. Two hearings were held by the Board of Health, The rules to increase his knowledge pertaining to health activities. and regulations of rhe Board of Health that were violated were made clear to each proprietor, and prompt action was demanded before a common victualler's PLANS FOR THE FUTURE license was approved for either establishment. Since I replaced Mr. Jackson in September, no radical change in policy has MILK INSPECTION been made. In the future commendation certificates will be issued to food establishments Samples of milk and cream from all dealers licensed to sell milk and cream which maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness. Swab testings of utensils in the Town of Lexington are taken and analyzed regularly in the Health Depart- will be made regularly to determine the efficiency of dishwashing in food esatab- ment laboratory. During 1954, sixty-three samples of milk and cream were lishments. Since obtaining this position, your Health Sanitarian has felt the need tested. Four dealers had one or more samples that did not comply with the State of a food handlers course which will show food handlers the correct methods of Minimum Standards. Bacteria counts, fat tests, test for efficiency of pasteurization handling food. This course will be offered to all food handlers next Fall. and tests for recontamination of the milk after pasteurization were used in the analysis of the samples. In conclusion I wish to thank the Town Officers, Employees and the public for WATER ANALYSIS their assistance and cooperation during the past months. Two samples of town water, five samples of well water and eleven samples Respectfully submitted, from drains and brooks were tested. The two samples of town water were potable. MARK D. LURVEY, Four samples of well water were potable. Recommendations for cleaning and Health Sanitarian curbing the others were made, and provisions were made for retesting. Eighteen Milk Inspector samples taken from the swimming and wading pools proved satisfactory in general. Slaughter Inspector SLAUGHTER Five Hundred Sixty-Two hogs, seventy-five suckling pigs, nineteen calves, nine cows and ten lambs were approved at Monsignore's slaughter-house. Seventeen hogs were condemned and rendered. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 139 140 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS We are pleased to report that Westview Cemetery to a great extent, is self- supporting. December 31, 1954 The Cemetery Commissioners wish to take this opportunity to acknowledge To the Honorable Board of Selectmen with thanks the assistance and co-operation given the Cemetery Department by Lexington,Massachusetts officials of the Town, members of the various departments and the personnel of Gentlemen: the cemetery department itself. The Board of Cemetery Commissioners hereby submits its annual report for Respectfully submitted, the year 1954. Lexington Cemetery Commissioners All four cemeteries have received the usual maintenance and care for their WILLIAM G. POTTER,Chairman upkeep which includes the grounds, driveways, trees and shrubs. GAIL W.SMITH There were sixteen (16) interments in Munroe Cemetery during the year and GEORGE M. HYNES one lot was placed under Perpetual Care. At Westview Cemetery there were eighty-four (84) interments, forty (40) lots were sold as were three (3) single graves and four (4) baby graves. A new com- pressor and a power saw were purchased by the Cemetery Department and both REPORT OF THE have been used to good advantage. Considerable work has been done on the ex- tension of Westview. A retaining wall one hundred (100) feet long and three BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS (3) feet high has been built. This wall will prevent the soil from washing down December 31, 1954. into privately owned property bordering Westview Cemetery. Dark green uniforms have been provided for the men at Westview and Munroe cemeteries, to be worn To the Honorable Board of Selectmen at all funerals. Park benches have been placed around Westview for the con- Lexington,Massachusetts venience of visitors to the cemetery. Gentlemen: Hurricanes Carol and Edna did extensive damage at both Munroe and Westview We respectfully submit to your Honorable Board, the Annual Report of the to trees, shrubs and fences. Some headstones and markers were damaged. All Fire Department for the calendar year ending l December 31st, 1954: necessary repairs have been made and the expense has been charged to the Hurricane Fund. PERSONNEL The following funds were collected and committed to the Town Treasurer: WESTVIEW CEMETERY The manual force of the Fire Department as of this date consists of forty-seven Sale of lots $3,639.25 (47) men, of which thirty-four (34) are permanently employed and fourteen (14) Sale of single graves 81.00 are Call Men. Sale of baby graves 72.00 The Board of Fire Commissioners consists of one (1) Chairman, one (1) Clerk, Perpetual Care Fund 4,095.00 and one (1) other member. Interments 2,455.00 Green & Lowering Device 408.00 The Permanent Force consists of one (1) Chief Engineer, six (6) Captains (One Foundations 531.50 Master Mechanic), twenty-seven (27) Privates, and one (1) Woman Clerk, Part- Flower Urns 40.50 time. Miscellaneous receipts 120.00 The Call Force consists of fourteen (14) men. $11,442.25 APPARATUS MUNROE CEMETERY Perpetual Care Fund $150.00 Headquarters Station is covered by two [2) Triple Combination Pumpers, one Annual Care 136.00 Intermentsnual 501.00 (1) Junior Aerial Truck, one (1) Rescue Truck, one (1) five-hundred (500) gallon pumper combination brush fire truck, one (1) Triple Combination pumper 750 Green & Lowering Device 84.00 engallons (Civilian Defense), one (1) General Maintenance Truck (Former Special Fo ndg two(.dations 53.50 graves l0 50 Service Truck), and the Veterans Memorial Ambulance. Raisi ) Massachusetts Avenue Station is covered by two(2)Triple Combination Pumpers $934.50 and one (1) Hose Truck (in reserve). TOWN OF LEXINGTON 141 142 ANNUAL REPORTS ALARM SUMMARY STILL ALARMS The above listed personnel and apparatus answered a total of 606 alarms Accidents 82 during the year as recorded in the following tabulations: Alcohol Stove 1 Animal Rescue 6 BELL ALARMS Automatic Sprinkler 3 Animal Hospital 1 Auto 20 Automatic Alarm 1 Bonfire 2 Broken Water Pipe 1 Bulldozer 1 Bulldozer 1 Burn Field 2 Catch Basin 1 Brush 11 Chimney 2 Chimney 7 Clothes Dryer 1 Clearing Roads 8 Construction Flare 1 Construction Flare 2 Dwellings 27 Cut Wires 1 False 19 Dump 54 Garage 3 Dwelling 1 Grass 5 Edison Pole 3 Locker Room 1 Electric Range 1 Needless 2 Electrical Trouble 1 Rubbish I Emergency Lights 5 Shack 2 Flooded Boiler 1 Shed 2 Forcible Entry 18 Short Circuit 1 Gas Leak 4 Sprinkler 4 Gas Spill 2 Tool Shed 1 Gas Stove 1 Grass 191 TOTAL 77 Health Protection 4 Hut 1 MUTUAL AID Incinerator 1 LEXINGTON TO: Investigate 18 Arlington 10 Leaky Refrigerator 6 Belmont 1 Leaves 4 Burlington 1 Light Fixture 3 Concord 2 Live Wires 21 Waltham 20 Logs 4 _ Man fallen from tree 1 34 Milk spill 1 TO LEXINGTON FROM: Needless 5 Arlington 3 Oil Burners 7 Bedford 1 Oil Leak 4 Waltham 3 Oven 1 Woburn 1 Overturned Truck 1 Peat 3 8 Pine Needles 1 Property Protection 9 WHILE COVERING LEXINGTON STATIONS: Public Safety 4 Recheck Fires 3 Arlington answered 2 Refrigerator 1 Bedford answered 1 Rescue Operation 5 Waltham answered 1 Resuscitation 8 Rope on Flag Pole 3 4 Rubbish 5 • TOWN OF LEXINGTON 143 144 ANNUAL REPORTS Search 2 INSPECTIONS Shack 1 The following inspections were conducted during the year and are considered Shed 1 an important factor in keeping the fire loss at a minimum: Sofa 2 Standby 6 Public and Mercantile inspections-1954 210 Stumps 1 Inspecting, testing Fire Alarm boxes-1954 783 Sump Pump 1 Underground tank inspection for inflammable storage-1954 T.V. Set 2 Fuel oil 33 Tree 7 Gasoline 2 Truck 7 Washing Machine 4 Inspections made and permits issued: Woods 15 Oil storage (new) 343 _ Oil storage (renewals) 18 TOTAL 601 Blasting(new) 16 Blasting (renewals) 52 Use of Tar Kettle 1 GRAND TOTAL Fireworks Display 0 Bell Alarms 77 Propane (Bottle Gas) 142 Mutual Aid 34 Range Burners 16 Still Alarms 501 Re-inspections of oil burners (Due to vacant houses, violations, etc.) 119 712 Re-inspections of L. P. Gas 18 Re-inspections on Public&Mercantile Buildings(Violations) 21 The apparatus traveled a total of 6014.1 miles, and used the following In An approximate total of 346 man hours were required to conduct extinguishing fires during 1954: above inspections. Inspections made in conjunction with State Fire Marshal's Office 1/2 inch hose 2900 feet to investigate and determine causes of fires 2 34 inch hose 64900 feet Complaints investigated regarding fire hazards 21 114 inch hose 12300 feet Convalescent and nursing homes 10 21/2 inch hose 7450 feet Day nurseries 9 Number lights used 37 Cable used 7800 feet An approximate total of 92 hours were required for filling extinguishers, in- Ladders used 1342 feet specting and testing fire alarm boxes, etc. Total hours pumped 2 hrs.30 min. Elapsed time total alarms 478 hrs.46 min. FIRE PREVENTION Elapsed time bell alarms 21 hrs. 7 min.• Elapsed time mutual 56 hrs. 7 min. Fire Drills were conducted in the Public Schools at various intervals during the year. FIRE LOSSES FOR YEAR 1954 Men were detailed to places of public assembly, when requested, as a fire Value of buildings involved by fire $325,250.00 preventative measure. Estimated loss buildings involved by fire 9,560.00 Extinguishers checked and refilled during year 327 Loss paid on buildings involved by fire 13,939.83of Loss paid on contents of buildings involved 4,367.63 Inspections of classroomssols regarding fire chaprevnges inion methodsomuse g egress from due to changes classroom 6 Loss per capita for Year 1954 0.9153 Average per Capita Loss for past ten years $ 1.3146 MISCELLANEOUS VETERANS MEMORIAL AMBULANCE The necessary funds were appropriated at the March Town Meeting to allow Total runs since 1940 2458 the following projects to be done in the year 1954: Total miles since 1940 40251 1. The exterior of the Central Fire Station was painted. Total runs during 1954 250 Total miles during 1954 3121 room The interior of the apparatus was painted. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 145 146 ANNUAL REPORTS 3. A chain saw and jackhammer were purchased for the Rescue Truck and 4. Re-Name streets of the same or similar names to relieve the confusion and these were the last two pieces of equipment needed to round out the equipment miscalling of these streets. necessary for all types of rescue work. 5. Tie in sprinkler at Cary Hall to fire alarm system. .r 4. With the purchase of one(1) new two-way radio this completed the radios 6. Tie in water main from Adams Street to North Street from Westwood Road• for all of the apparatus and trucks including the Chief's car. This allows head- 7. Tie in water main from Abbott Road to Oakland Street. quarters to be in constant contact with every piece of apparatus at all times. 8. Extend water main to serve Wellington Lane section. 5. Five new fire alarm boxes were installed in the following areas continuing In closing, the Board of Fire Commissioners would like to extend their thanks to the members of the Fire Department for their efficiency and courtesy in carrying our annual program: out their duty; also to the Police Department as well as to other town departments Marrett Rd. and Mass. Ave. Box 427 for their cooperation. We would also like to thank the Honorable Board of Selectmen Fair Oaks Drive and Fair Oaks Terrace Box 6131 for their assistance throughout the year. Williams Rd, at Bertwell Rd. Box 3511 Crescent Ave. and Great Rock Rd. Box 2712 Respectfully submitted, Taft Ave. at Charles St. Box 286 HAROLD E. ROEDER,Chairman WILLIAM P. FITZGERALD The following overhead wire work was completed: GEO.C.SHELDON New wires on Hancock St., to Burlington St.; Oak St., to Carville Ave., to Board of Fire Commissioners underground box on Massachusetts Avenue; underground wire on Massachusetts Avenue to Taft Avenue along Charles St.; Burlington St., to Bedford St., by way REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE of North Hancock Street. Traffic lights were installed at the East Lexington Station controlling traffic December 3 i, i 954. both upand down Massachusetts Avenue and on Locust Avenue. These signals Lexington,o ne aa Board of Selectmen Massachusetts are operated by the Fii'e Department for use when responding to and returning from fires. Gentlemen: 6. Under Capital Expenditures for 1954 money was appropriated for a new The Board of Public Welfare submits its report for the year ending December 1000-gallon pump. A Mack 225 H.P., Model 95 was purchased, equipped and 31, 1954. placed into service on September 6, 1954. GENERAL RELIEF During the year 1954 we encountered two hurricanes, one August 31 and the The sum of $23,354.58 was expended for aid during the year 1954. During gthe year aid was granted to 39 cases, representing 86 persons; of the above 14 other September 1], during which numerous calls were received and handled for cases were family units consisting of 61 persons, the balance (25) representing all types of emergencies. During the period of the "Carol" hurricane on August 31, individual cases. Twelve of the above cases, totalling 25 persons were Lexington our fire alarm system was completely disrupted but was partially restored in settlements aided by other cities or towns which were reimbursed by the town of twenty-four hours and completely restored in thirty-six hours. In the September 11 Lexington. hurricane, "Edna," the fire alarm system again was completely disrupted, partially DISBURSEMENTS restored in sixteen hours and completely restored in twenty-eight hours. Due to Cash grants and additional aid $15,845.15 falling high tension wires an underground cable from the Junior High School to Lexington Settlements aided by other cities and Bloomfield Street was burned out and had to be replaced. During the hurricanes towns (12 cases-25 persons) electric service was disrupted at both stations; however, at Headquarters we have Administration 7,509A3 an auxiliary lighting plant which operated approximately forty-eight hours con- tinuously and rendered partial service. At the East Lexington station we were REIMBURSEMENTS $23,354.58 without lighting for approximately thirty-six hours. Comm. of Mass. *(Not available for use) $3,743.56 Other Cities and Towns *(Not available for use) 3,080.80 RECOMMENDATIONS Recovery Account 155.00 We make the following recommendations to be considered by the Honorable Cancelled checks 77.90 Board of Selectmen: 7,057.26 1. Tie in fire alarm in Parker School to Fire Department alarm systems. Net Cost to Town $16,297.32 2. Extend water main along Massachusetts Avenue to Marrett Road. * The items "not available for use" are credited to Excess and Deficiency 3. Continue the raising of low hydrants throughout the town. Account and do not revert back for use in this Department. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 147 148 ANNUAL REPORTS SETTLEMENTS—GENERAL RELIEF REIMBURSEMENTS Lexington Settlements .. 6 Families 20 Persons Federal Share—Aid(Available for use) $55,876.81 9 Singles 9 Persons Federal Share—Admin. (Available for use) 4,978.77 Other Cities and Towns 1 Family 3 Persons State Share(Not available for use) 55,551.37 3 Singles 3 Persons Other Cities and Towns (Not available for use) 3,823.43 State (no settlement) • 4 Families 22 Persons Recoveries • 3,599.92 1 Single 1 Person Cancelled checks 917,72 institutions 0 Families 0 Persons Meal Tax Receipts (Not available for use) 3,790.24 3 Singles 3 Persons 128,538.26 Lexington Settled cases aided by other cities and towns 3 Families 16 persons 9 Singles 9 Persons Net Cost to Town $20,990.45 39 Cases(14 Families--61 persons (25 Singles —25 persons DISABILITY ASSISTANCE AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN Twelve cases were aided during the year 1954. There were 10 cases as of January 1, 1954 and 4 cases added during the year. Two cases were closed during Twenty-two cases were aided during 1954. There were 16 cases as of January the year, leaving a balance of 12 cases on December 31, 1954. 1, 1954 and 6 cases added during the year. Four cases were closed during the year, leaving a balance of 18 cases on Decmber 31, 1954. DISBURSEMENTS Cash Grants $11,602.70 Administration (F. G.) (Available for use) 491.10 DISBURSEMENTS Cash Grants $23,126.14 $12,093.80 Administration (E.G.) (available for use) 1,473.30 $24,599.44 REIMBURSEMENTS Federal Share—Aid(Available for use) $4,522,31 REIMBURSEMENTS Federal Share—Admin. (Available for use) 391.96 Federal Share—Aid(available for use) $10,559.85 State Share—Aid (Not available for use) 3,882.47 Federal Share—Admin. (available for use) 1,844.48 State Share—Admin. (Not available for use) 195.97 State Share—Aid (not available for use) 6,981.31 Cancelled checks 10.00 Cancelled checks 10.00 9,002.71 $19,395.64 Net Cost to Town $3,091.09 At this time the Board of Public Welfare wishes to express its appreciation for Net Cost to Town $5,203.80 the understanding and cooperation shown by many of the Town's citizens and Charitable Agencies. OLD AGE ASSISTANCE Respectfully submitted, During 1954 there were 192 citizens who received this class of assistance. As HAROLD F, LOMBARD,Chairman of January 1, 1954, there were 167 active cases. During the year 25 cases were HOWARD H.DAWES approved for assistance and 27 cases were closed by death and 19 for other reasons, JOHN A. SELLARS leaving 146 cases as of December 31, 1954. There were 10 applications denied or withdrawn during the year. DISBURSEMENTS Cash Grants $137,606.77 Lexington settled cases aided by other cities and towns 7,242.97 Administration (Federal Grants) 4,678.97 $149,528.71 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 149 150 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS Jan. 28—Albert L.Hildebrand Jr. To: Erect a single family dwelling on Lot #145 Donald Street, substantially in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. December 31, 1954. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Jan.28—James A.Carrig Lexington,Massachusetts To: Continue the use of the temporary Real Estate office at the corner of Concord Avenue and Pleasant Street. Granted—subject to the condition Gentlemen: that the permit shall expire January 17, 1955. The Board of Appeals reports that one hundred and forty-one hearings were Jan.28—James B.Catalano held during the year 1954. To: Continue the operation of the retail business of selling plants and flowers Following is a list of these hearings and the decisions rendered in each case: growing on the premises at 643 Waltham Street. Granted—subject to the following conditions: 1. Automobiles shall be parked on the premises and Jan. 14—Morris Berman not on the highway; 2. That this permit shall expire January 5, 1955. To: Erect a single family dwelling on Lot 39, Hibbert Street, using the existing Jan.28—Mass. institute of Technology foundation. Plot plan submitted showed that the corner of the building To: Erect a stainless steel tower at M.I.T. Field Station, 238 Wood Street. nearest Hibbert Street would be set back 7'4" and 19.05 from Woodbury Granted—subject to the condition that the tower shall be removed not later Street. Granted. than February 1, 1957. Jan. 14—Philip A. D'Errico To: Erect a service building and greenhouse at 213 Cambridge-Concord Highway. Mar.4—St.Camillus institute Denied. To: Erect, operate and maintain a hospital of first class construction on the Jan. 14—Paul L.Tocci premises consisting of approximately 7.46 acres on the southwesterly corner To: Subdivide Lot #196 on Grassland and Payson Streets into two lots. Denied, of Watertown Street and the Concord Turnpike. Denied. Jan. 14—Angelo Martinelli Mar.4--Wendell H. Burgess To: Erect a single family dwelling on Lot F, #59 Williams Road, substantially To: Make the existing two-family apartment into three apartments at 4 Wallis in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. Court. Denied. Mar.4—Paul L.Tocci Jan. 14—Frank Silva To: Subdivide lot 196 located at 24 Grassland Avenue, into two lots. Denied. To: Erect a single family dwelling at #11 Ledgelawn Avenue, situated 19 feet from the street and one foot from the easement across the back of his lot, Mar,4—Nishan Haroian in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. To: Operate a roadside stand at #353 Concord Avenue. Granted—subject to the following conditions: 1, That only products of the land of the owner of Jan. 14—P.A.Del Vecchio the stand that is within the Town of Lexington shall be sold; 2. That the cars To: Erect a single family dwelling on Lot 133, 17 Eldred Street, which because of customers shall not be parked on the highway; 3. That this Permit shall of the location of an outside chimney will have a side yard of 8'3". Granted, expire November 15, 1954; 4, That the p premises shall be kept in a neat Jan. 14—George H. Parker Jr. and orderly condition. To: Maintain dwelling at 58 Cliffe Avenue as presently located. Granted. Mar.4—Ernest DeVincent To: Continue the operation of the roadside stand located at the corner of Pleasant Jan.28—Robert L.Lyon Street and Concord Turnpike, subject to the following conditions: 1. The To: Subdivide the lot numbered 265 Bedford Street and 9-11 North Hancock stand shall be kept in a neat and orderly condition, and only the products Street into two lots. Granted—subject to the condition that in converting of the land of the owner that is within the Town of Lexington shall be sold. the playhouse into a single family dwelling the Building By-laws of the 2. This Permit shall expire November 29, 1954. Granted. Town shall be met in every respect; and subject to the further condition that the house on 265 Bedford Street shall be used only as a single family dwelling, Mar.4—Lloyd H.Miller To: Continue the operation of roadside stand at 973 Concord Avenue, subject Jan.28—Dianne Estates Inc. to the following conditions: 1. That the premises shall be kept in a neat To: Subdivide Lot 3, Waltham Street, into two lots as shown on plot plan sub- and orderly condition; 2. That there shall be no flood lighting of the mitted. The new lot #3 Ion which a dwelling has been erected] would have premises; 3. That no parking of cars shall be permitted on the Concord a frontage of 79.79 ft, on Waltham Street with an area of 9.850 s.f more Turnpike; 4, That this permit shall expire April 1, 1955; 5. That only or less; and lot #4 a frontage of 70 ft. on Waltham Street with an area of products of the land of the owner of the stand that is within the Town of 9,380 s.f more or less. Granted. Lexington shall be sold on the premises. Granted. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 151 152 ANNUAL REPORTS Mar.25—Warren E. Russell office and animal hospital shall continue only so long as Dr. Smith owns and To: Use a portion of the building located at 1505 Massachusetts Avenue, known occupies the premises. as the Russell House, for the purpose of conducting a Real Estate and In- Apr.29—Maria V.Chiesa surance business. Denied. To: Subdivide parcel of land at 42 Adams Street in accordance with the plot plan Mar.25—John F.O'Connor submitted. Granted. To: Use the premises located in a C.1 district at 271 Lincoln Street for the- Apr.29—Richard C. Boyer purpose of storing and selling petroleum products and inflammable fluids,. To: Erect a building of masonry construction for the purpose of making orna- lubricating, washing and tuning of motor vehicles, selling and installation of mental ironwork at 334 Woburn Street. Denied. tires, batteries and other automobile accessories. Denied. Apr.29—K. Mahtesian Mar.25—Mary Pestana To: Maintain the existing sign on the front of the building at 315 Woburn Street. Granted—subject to the condition that this sign shall not be illuminated; and To: Erect a toolhouse not larger than 10'x 8' and located at the rear of Lot 89 also subject to the further condition that the sign at the rear of the building on Theresa Avenue, but not closer than five feet from the side line and the be removed rear line, Granted. . Apr.29—Arlmont Laundry Inc. Mar.25—William L.Hench To: Maintain the existing sign on the roof at the front of the building at 319 To: Erect a single family dwelling on Lot 10 numbered 6 Castle Road,substantially Woburn Street. Granted—subject to the condition that this sign shall not in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. be illuminated and that the existing sign on the rear roof of the building be removed. Mar,25—Ralph B.Witthus Apr.29—A.Sorenson To: Maintain the dwelling at #503 Lowell Street, in accordance with the plot To: Erect a single family dwelling located at 7-A Revere Street. Granted—provid- plan submitted. Granted, ing said building complies with the Lexington Building By-laws and is sub- stantially in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Apr,8—Louis Kraff To: Erect a sign on the property located at 310 Marrett Road size approximately Apr.29—Walter La-Dow 63"x 43". The sign was double faced, illuminated on each side and operated To: Maintain the dwelling at 65 Williams Road, with a side yard of 8 ft. 7 in. only for such hours as the store would be open. Denied. Granted. Apr.29—Alan C.Wagner Apr,8—Harvey W.Newgent To: Erect a single family dwelling on Lots 45, 46, 47 and 48 in Block 9, num- To: Erect a sign approximately 2 ft. by 7 ft. at right angles to the front of the bered 24 Blake Road,which does not have the required frontage. Granted. building at #10 Depot Square. Denied. Apr.29—Anthony R.Cataldo Apr.8—Harold Quinn To; Continue to use the existing building at 703 Massachusetts Avenue for the To: Erect a single family dwelling to be used as a combination residence and processing, warehousing and selling of fresh fruits and vegetables. Granted doctor's office at 1492 Massachusetts Avenue. Denied. —subject to the following conditions: That the permit shall be for one year expiring March 10, 1955; that no fruits or vegetables shall be sold at retail Apr.8—Andrew Cupp on the premises; that no by-products from the use or materials used shall be To; Erect a greenhouse 35'x 155'at 171 Woburn Street. Granted. stored outside the building; that the premises shall be kept in a neat and orderly condition. Apr.8—Paul W.Johnson May 6—Barbara Anderson To; Erect a single family dwelling on Lots 36-8 and 37 numbered 3 Cary Street, To: Erect a single family dwelling on Woodberry Road [so-called] on the present foundation. Granted—provided that the condition of the substantially in said foundation is satisfactory to the Building Inspector and that the Building accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. By-laws of the Town are complied with. May 6—Emile Saulnier To: Erect a single family dwelling and garage on Lot 125 Liberty Avenue which Apr.8—Harry A.Hall 3rd would not have the and side frontage required f To: Erect a single family dwelling at #10 Patriots Drive, the house to be set at q g yards. Denied. such an angle that a portion of the building would be 13 ft. from the rear May 6—Louis V.Gomes lot line. Granted. To: Erect a single family dwelling at 19 Chadbourne Road substantially in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. Apr.8—Howard A.Smith D.V.M. To: Erect a single family dwelling at 476 Bedford Street. Granted—subject to May 6—Patricia Dow the same condition as in the permit granted October 15, 1953 to maintain To: Erect an addition 12'x 8' to existing dwelling at 71 North Hancock Street, a veterinarian's office and animal hospital in a portion of the building, and which will be set back 23 ft. from North Hancock Street and 17 ft. from subject to the further condition that the use of the premises as a veterinarian's braemore Terrace. Granted. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 153 154 ANNUAL REPORTS May 6—Henry J.Travers condition that the use of the offices shall be limited solely to physicians, To: Build a greenhouse 20'x 50'and a conservatory 15'x 30'attached to existing dentists and other professions. Granted. shop and garage located at 40 Earle Street, Lexington. Granted. June 10—James W.Quinn May 6—Albert E.McClellan Jr. To: Remove the existing mounds from that portion of the gravel pit located off To: Erect a tool house 6'x 16' at 375 Woburn Street, which because of the Woburn Street,designated as Parcel #1 on the plot plan submitted. Granted small rear yard, will be one foot from the rear lot line. Granted. —subject to conditions and limitations. May 6—Clifton W. Kellogg June 10—Clarence P. Shannon To: Build an addition to the present garage at 163 Grove Street which would To: Remove soil, loam, sand and gravel from parcel of land situated on North come to within 13 ft. of the lot line. Granted. Street. Denied—with permission given to remove only the present stockpile of excavated sand and gravel, subject to conditions and limitations. May 27—Philip Silva To: Erect a two-car garage,of cement block construction at 7 Fern Street, located June 24—William A.Murray within two feet of the house. Granted. To: Subdivide Lot "A," 98 Laconia Street into Iwo lots, each with a frontage of approx. 83 ft. and area of approx. 18,500 sq. ft. and to erect a single family May 27—John C. Nygard dwelling on lot marked "A.2". Granted. To: Erect a single family dwelling at 59 Outlook Drive, with side yards of 10 ft. instead of the 12 ft. required under the Zoning by-law, Granted. June 24—Robert L. Lyon To: Continue the use of the house numbered 265 Bedford Street and 9 North May 27—Jules H. Demyttenaere Hancock Street,as a two-family dwelling. Granted. To: Maintain dwelling at #3 Constitution Road as it is now located on the lot. June 24—Rose Ampolo Granted. May 27—Fredk. J. Hopwood To: Permit the erection of single family dwellings on Lots B to I inclusive, located To: Erect a single family dwelling on Lot G, 61 Williams Road which would not on Graham Road, which would not meet the requirements of the Lexington have the required area. Granted, Zoning By-law as amended. Denied. May 27—Lexington Sand&Gravel Co. June 24—Palladino Bros.Co. To: Remove sand and gravel from portions of its parcel of land which is bounded To: Conduct a contracting and landscaping business, including stockpiling and by Bedford Street, Hinchey Road, Westview Street, and by land of Charles sale of loam, fill, sand and gravel on a parcel of land located on Mass. A.Linehan and by lands of other owners,all as shown on plot plan submitted. Avenue starting at #201 and proceeding easterly on Mass. Avenue for a Granted—with conditions and limitations, distance of 479 feet, more or less,with access to and from Bow Street, all of said land being located in a C.2 general business district. Granted—with May 27—Chas.A. Linehan restrictions and conditions. To: Remove loam,sand and gravel from the ridge now existing along the common July 15 Jahn Brucchi boundary between his parcel of land situated on Westview Street and the To: Operate a riding school at 63 Paul Revere Road, Denied. adjoining land of the Lexington Sand and Gravel Co. Granted—with con- ditions and limitations. July 15—Charles 5.Tuck June 10—Ruth V. Ready To: Erect a double faced sign approx. 1 1'x 4' on the porch roof of the building To: Erect a single family dwelling on Lot No. 17, numbered 10 Jean Road, sub- located at 442 Marrett Road,substantially as shown on the sketch submitted. stantiaily in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted, Granted. July 15----Melkon M.Samoorian June 10—Prince A. Newell To: Subdivide Lot D located at 365 Waltham Street as shown on plot of land To: Erect a single family dwelling on Lot 30 located at 98 Maple Street, which dated September 25, 1946,Miller& Nylander, Civil Engineers. Granted. lot consisted of 4.2/10 acres with a frontage of 78.2. Denied. July 15—David J, Harrigan June 10—Joseph P. Belotti To: Build an extension of approximately 4 ft. on to existing garage at 294 Change the line dividing lots 35 and 36 at 6-10 Cambridge-Concord-Highway, Marrett Road,which will be 7%2 ft. from the side line. Granted. in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. July 15—John D. Kennedy June 10—AIfred P.Tropeano To: Erect a single family dwelling at 485 Concord Avenue,on Lot Al,which does To: Erect and maintain physicians, dentists and other professional offices at 114 not have the required frontage. Granted. Waltham Street, located on the lot substantially in accordance with the plot July 15—Charles H.Murray plan submitted, and with a metal fire escape in the rear of the building To: Erect a single family dwelling on lots 42 and 43, numbered 104 Winter instead of a second inside stairway from the second floor; and subject to the Street, which does not comply with the Zoning By-law. Granted. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 155 156 ANNUAL REPORTS Aug. 12—Jas.W.Quinn&Brothers Aug.26—Mrs,C.S. Broussard To: Operate a sand and gravel pit within the area shown on parcel #2 on plan To: Operate a Nursery School 5 days a week for children aged 2 to 5 years, from entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass., dated April 1954. Granted— 8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. at 21 Butler Avenue. Granted—subject to conditions for a period of five years, subject to conditions and restrictions. as set forth in the Permit Order. Aug. 12—Carmine Massimilla Aug.26—Madeleine C.Harrison To: Subdivide Lot C, 118 Lowell Street, into two parcels, in accordance with To: Continue operation of Nursery School and Kindergarten for not more than plan submitted dated June 1954 by Fred A. Joyce, Surveyor, and to erect ten children, five days a week, during the school year, at 29 North Street. a single family dwelling substantially as shown on the plan. Granted. Granted—subject to the conditions as set forth in the Permit Order. Aug. 12—Morris G,McKay Aug.26—Paul Alibrandi To: Subdivide Lot 24 numbered 26 Fletcher Avenue, substantially in accordance To: Erect and operate a roadside stand at 565 Lowell Street. Granted—subject with the plan submitted. Granted. to the following conditions: 1. That this permit shall expire September 1, 1955; 2. That there shall be no floodlighting of the premises; 3. That the Aug. 12—Marion F. Hannaford premises shall be kept in a neat and orderly condition, and that only the To: Subdivide parcel of land at 172 Middleby Road into two lots,marked"A"and products of the land of the owner of the stand that is within the Town of "B" and to erect a single family dwelling on lot "B." Granted—provided Lexington shall be sold. that all conditions as to set back and side yards of the Zoning By-law are complied with. Sept.9—Raymond&Emilio DeSimone Aug. 12—John H.Millican To: Continue the use of toolshed on land located on private right of way off To: Erect an addition 30'x 75'to#2 greenhouse at 93 Hancock Street. Granted Webb Street, Lexington, subject to the following conditions: 1. The building —subject to the condition that no signs shall be erected at the driveway shall not be used for residential purposes; 2. The use of the building shall extend only until August 14, 1955. Granted. entrance. Aug, 12—Sarah B.Currier Sept.9—Mary E. Dacey To: Erect a single family dwelling at#20 Preston Road, Denied. To: Continue operation of Kindergarten for children of pre-school age, at 545 Aug. 12—Wallace E. Howell Bedford Street, Lexington. Granted—subject to the following conditions: To: Change the existing lot line between lots 15-A and 16-A, 35 and 37 Moon 1. That not more than 10 (ten) children shall be in attendance at any one Hill Road, as shown on the plot plan submitted. Granted. time; 2. That this permit shall expire August 20, 1955, Aug. 12—J.Edward McManus Sept.9—Pearl Verdone To: Erect a single family dwelling at #3 Laurel Street which will have a rear To: Subdivide Lot "E" located on Deming Road, as shown on plan submitted. yard of 7 ft. 8 ins. from the adjoining lot which is held by the Town of Denied. Lexington. Granted. Sept. 9—William H.Sullivan To: Erect single family dwellings on Lots 8 and 9, being numbered 85 and 87 Aug.26—Anne M. Elden Winter Street, Lexington. Denied. To: Erect a single family dwelling at 330 Concord Avenue, which will be set back 27,52 from the street instead of the required 30 ft. Granted. Sept.9—Nellie M. Norris To: Erect a toolhouse on Lot 151—First Street,subject to the following conditions: Aug,26—James R.Bright 1, That the building shall not be used for dwelling purposes; 2, That this To: Erect an addition to the existing house at 56 Robbins Road, which will not permit shall expire Sept. 10, 1955. Granted. have the set back from the street as required by the Zoning By-law, Granted. Sept.9—Six Moon Hill,Inc. Aug.26—John E. Hossfield To: Subdivide parcel of land located at 128 Reed Street into two parcels, To: Maintain a co-operative swimming pool located at #24 Moon Hill Road. designated as Lots "A" and "B" on plot plan submitted, and to maintain on Granted. Sept.9—Frank A. Napoli each of the subdivided lots the existing dwellings. Granted. To: Operate the existing roadside stand situated on Marrett Road for the sale Aug.26—Robert F. Freda of products of the land of the owner that is within the Town of Lexington; To: Erect a two-car garage attached to the existing house at 165 Lincoln Street the permit to expire June 1, 1955. Granted. which would be set back 7'1" from the northeasterly lot line. Granted. Sept.9—Mass, Institute of Technology Aug.26—Edward A.Bannon To: Erect a 90 foot steel tower located at the M.I.T. Field Station, 238 Wood To: Erect a porch attached to existing dwelling at 56 Harding Road, substantially Street. Granted: subject to the condition that this permit shall expire, and n accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. the tower shall be removed,not later than October 1, 1957, TOWN OF LEXINGTON 157 158 ANNUAL REPORTS Sept.23—Fred L. Spetlenberg Oct. 14----Wilson Farm Inc. To: Subdivide parcel of land at 494 Lowell Street, as shown on the plot plan To: Continue to operate roadside stand adjacent to #6 Pleasant Street. Granted submitted. Granted. —subject to the following conditions: 1, That the premises shall at all times be kept in a neat and orderly condition; 2. That no cars shall be Sept.23—Eaton&Clara Chapman allowed to park on Pleasant Street; 3. That no floodlights shall be installed; To: Subdivide Lot A located at 549 Lowell Street, substantially in accordance 4. That only vegetables, fruit and poultry products grown on the land of • with the plot plan submitted. Granted. the petitioner that is within the Town shall be sold; 5. That this Permit Sept.23—James W. Lambie shall expire October 23, 1955. To: Erect an addition 11'x 15' to existing dwelling at 56 Shade Street, sub- Oct. 14 William Graham Jr. stantially in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. To: Operate a funeral home on the premises numbered 1508 Massachusetts Sept.23—E.J.Harris Avenue. Denied. To: Erect a single family dwelling at #5 Garfield Street, substantially in accord- Nov. 18---Geo.A. Knox Jr.and Jos.P.Spinelli et al ance with the plot plan submitted. Granted—subject to the condition that To: Subdivide Lot 9, located on Shade Street, into two separate parcels. Denied. sewage disposal shall be provided satisfactory to the Board of Health. Nov. 18—shell Oil Co.and Everett LaFrance Sept.23—Donald M.Guiler To: Enlarge the service station and lubritorium at 1095 Massachusetts Avenue, To: Build a shed dormer at 57 Dexter Road. Granted. in accordance with the plans submitted, Denied. Sept. 23—Persis L.Ballou Nov. 18—Viand Properties, Inc. To: Maintain and operate a scheduled play group for not more than 10 children To: Erect a one-story showroom addition to the existing building at 1668 Massa- at her residence 2013 Mass. Avenue, said play group to be operated in the chusetts Avenue, substantially in accordance with the plot plan and plans forenoon, not more than three days a week, subject to the condition that submitted. Granted. the children shall be properly supervised at all times, and that the permitted Nov. 18—Jos.F.McCormick use shall expire June 19, 1955. Granted. To: Erect a single family dwelling on Lot 156 numbered 9 Donald Street, which Sept,23—Robert Wildes would have a side yard less than the ten feet required by the Lexington To: Erect a single family dwelling on lots 3 and 4 Sullivan Street shown on Zoning By-law. Denied. Plan of Park Heights No. 5, Lexington, Mass., substantially in accordance Nov. 18—F.C.Nelson with the plot plan submitted. Granted. To: Erect a carport addition to existing dwelling at 8 Sherburne Road, which Oct. 14—Russell S.Davenport would have a 5 foot side yard instead of the 12 feet required by the Lex- To: Erect a flower room addition 26'x 30' to the existing greenhouse at 482 ington Zoning By-law. Denied. Bedford Street, substantially in accordance with the drawing submitted. Nov. 18—Prince A.Newell Granted. To: Erect a single family dwelling on Lot #30 located at 98 Maple Street, subject Oct. 14—George E.Stone to the following conditions: That the house be set back from Maple Street To: Erect a sign on his dwelling at 2287 Mass. Avenue, bearing the word "In- approximately 200 feet and that construction of the dwelling will be started surance." Denied, not later than June 1, 1955; and also to the further condition that if con- Oct. 14—William H.Sullivan struction is not started by this date the Permit shall expire. Granted. To: Erect single family dwellings on Lots 32 and 39 Hillcrest Street. Denied. Nov. 18—David W.Walsh Jr, Oct. 14—Lexington Methodist Church To: Erect a small attorney's sign on the premises at 183 Woburn Street. Denied. To; Erect two signs, one 4'x 6' and one 4'x 8' approximately in the locations Nov. 18—Robert Wildes shown on the sketch submitted, both to be set back not less than 25 feet To: Erect a single family dwelling on Lots 1 and 2 located on Sullivan Street, as from the street lines. Granted—subject to the condition that the signs are shown on plan of Park Heights #5, Lexington,Mass., substantially in accord- to be removed not later than November 1, 1956, ance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. Oct. 14—Mrs.Harry W.Cram Jr. Dec.2—Donald K.Irwin To: Operate a primary school for not more than ten children between the ages To: Erect a single family dwelling on Lots 30 and 31 in Block 25 Nichols Road, of 2 and 51/2 years at #759 Waltham Street, five days a week from 9 A.M. substantially as shown in the plot plan submitted. Granted. to 4:30 P.M. Granted—subject to the following conditions; 1. That the school shall be operated only during the usual school year; 2. That the out- Dec.2—Concetta Cataldo side play area shall be enclosed by a satisfactory fence; 3. That the children To: Erect a single family dwelling on Lots 175 and 176 at the corner of Rindge shall be properly supervised at all times; 4. That this permit shall expire Avenue and Winn Avenue, substantially in accordance with the plot plan September 30, 1955. submitted. Granted, TOWN OF LEXINGTON 159 160 ANNUAL REPORTS Dec.2—John J.Viano Dec. 16—James A.Carrig To: Erect a single family dwelling at 15 Woodcliffe Road, Lexington, substantially To: Erect a single family dwelling on Lot #2 located on Blanchard Road, Lex- in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. ington. Granted. Dec.2—Robert Wildes Dec. 16—James A.Carrig To: Erect a single family dwelling on Lots 28 and 29 located on Cushing Street, To: Erect a single family dwelling on Lot #3 located on Blanchard Road, Lex- substantially in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. ington. Granted. Dec. 16—James A. Carrig Dec. 2—Robert Wildes To: Erect a single family dwelling on Lot #4 located on Blanchard Road, Lex- To: Erect a single family dwelling on Lots 24 and 25 located on Cushing Street, ington. Granted. substantially in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. Dec. 16—James A.Carrig Dec,2—Robert Wildes To: Erect a single family dwelling on Lot #5 located on Blanchard Road, Lex- To: Erect a single family dwelling on Lots 26 and 27 located on Cushing Street, ington. Granted. substantially In accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. Dec. 16—James A. Carrig 2—Robert Wildes To: Erect a single family dwelling on Lot #6 located on Blanchard Road, Lex- Dec. ngton. Granted. To: Erect a single family dwelling on Lots 16 and 17 located on Cushing Street, Dec. 16—James A.Carrig substantially in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. To: Erect a single family dwelling on Lot #7 located on Blanchard Road, Lex- Dec.2—Robert Wildes ington. Granted. To: Erect a single family dwelling on Lots 18 and 19 located on Cushing Street, Dec. 16—James A.Carrig substantially in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. To: Erect a single family dwelling on Lot #8 located on Blanchard Road, Lex- ington. Granted. Dec.2—Robert Wildes To: Erect a single family dwelling on Lots 20 and 21 located on Cushing Street, Dec. 16—James A.Carrig substantially in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. To: Erect a single family dwelling on Lot #9 located on Blanchard Road, Lex- ington, subject to the condition that there shall be no access on to the Dec. 16—Carmine Massimilla Cambridge-Concord-Highway, and that this restriction shall be included in To: Remove sand and gravel from land designated as part of Lot C, being located any deed covering the sale of this lot. Granted. at the rear of 96 Lowell Street, as per plot plan submitted. Denied. Dec. 16---Eric Karlson Dec. 16—James A,Carrig To: Erect a single family dwelling on Lot #10 located on Blanchard Road, Lex- To: Subdivide Lot C, 30 York Street, substantially in accordance with the plot ington. Granted—subject to the condition that there shall be no access plan submitted. Granted. on to the Cambridge-Concord-Highway, and that this restriction shall be Dec. 16—Harvey W. Newgent included in any deed covering the sale of this lot, To: Maintain a Real Eestate office in the Boston & Maine R.R. Depot in Depot Dec. 16—James A.Carrig Square, subject to the following conditions: 1. That only one sign 30 x 36 shall be displayed as presently located under the portico fiat against the To: Erect a single family dwelling on Lot #11 located on Blanchard Road, Lex- building; 2, This Permit to run for one year from December 2, 1954, ington, subject to the condition that there shall be no access on to the Granted. Cambridge-Concord-Highway, and that this restriction shall be included in Dec. 16—William Alexson any deed covering the sale of this lot. Granted. To: Maintain the single family dwelling on Lot 19-8 Wyman Road, in its present location, with a set back less than that required by the Lexington Zoning Dec. 16—James A.Carrig By-law, Granted. To: Erect a single family dwelling on Lot #12 located on Blanchard Road, Lex- ington. Granted—subject to the condition that there shall be no access on Dec. 16—Church of Our Redeemer To: Erect two signs each 4'x 6' on their to the Cambridge-Concord-Highway,and that this restriction shall be included gproperty located between Meriam and in any deed covering the sale of this lot. Hancock Streets, substantially in accordance with the plot plan submitted, and subject to the condition that the signs shall be removed not later than Dec. 16—James A.Carrig January 1, 1956. Granted. fv: Erect a single family dwelling on Lot #13 located on Blanchard Road, Lex- Dec. 16—James A.Carrig ington, subject to the condition that there shall be no access on to the To: Erect a single family dwelling on Lot #1 located on Blanchard Road, Lex- Cambridge-Concord-Highway and that this restriction shall be included in ington. Granted. any deed covering the sale of this lot. Granted. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 161 162 ANNUAL REPORTS The Board is deeply grateful to Mr. George Emery, Mr. Edwin B. Worthen Jr., Mr. J. Henry Duffy and Mr, Eimer C. Houdlette, associate members of the Board REPORT OF THE PARK, SHADE TREE AND of Appeals, for their valuable assistance during the past year. INSECT SUPPRESSION DIVISIONS Respectfully submitted, ERROL H.LOCKE,Chairman LESTER T. REDMAN December 31, 1954, THOMAS G.LYNAH To the Honorable Board of Selectmen WALTER C. BALLARD Lexington,Massachusetts AIDEN L. RIPLEY Gentlemen: As in previous years the report of the Shade Tree, Insect Suppression and Park Divisions are combined in the following section. Section I covers the activities of REPORT OF THE TOWN ENGINEER the Park Division and Section II the Shade Tree and Insect Suppression. December 31, 1954 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen SECTION 1 Lexington,Massachusetts The Park appropriation did not call for any expansion for the year 1954. Owing Gentlemen: to the tremendous rainfall of the summer season, most of our time was devoted to mowing. Because of this vast amount of mowing,we will need some new equipment I submit herewith the report of the Engineering Division for the year ending for the coming year to compliment our gang mower, Contract was let for two new December 31, 1954: tennis courts at the Center Playground which will be completed and ready for use in the early summer of 1955. We have two more courts that should be done As in previous years the department has been seriously extended in trying this coming year, also, due to the heavy rains we have a great deal of trouble to cover the many operations in the town. keeping clay on our clay courts. We would recommend that in the near future, Supervision of construction in developments has been one of our biggest these courts be made into a Laykold Tennis Court Surface, which will ease our problems, and as these streets can be accepted as town ways upon completion, it maintenance problem. This year we suffered two disastrous hurricanes on which is important that the work be kept to town standards, we had to use our Park help for the month of September and part of October which delayed us in our work of pruning shrubs and spading beds on the various We have again used consultants services for supervision of major town con- parks. We were also given a great deal of help on our Park work from the Public struction, but most of the sewer and water design and preparation of plans has Works Department, Some of our men were also used on the Sub-grading of the been done by this department, new Little League Field, which we hope will be ready for use in the Spring, The Details of the work done, both contract and town forces, may be found in Recreation Committee report will give you more detailed information on all the report of the Superintendent of Public Works. activities on the playgrounds. The Town Engineer has attended many of the Planning Board meetings in an SECTION 11 advisory capacity and has passed on all matters of construction in developments. The first part of the year 1954 was devoted to the scouting of Gypsy Moth The continuing expansion at the Bedford Airport has raised many problems and Tent Caterpillar. We did not have•much infestation of the gypsy moth, but of supplying various municipal services. they are in surrounding towns so that we must take every precaution so they will not filtrate in again. Due to the inclement weather in the early spring, dormant There has been no slackening in the growth of the town and we still have the spraying of elms was not carried on as scheduled. There was such a substantial problem of a sufficient office and field staff to plan utilities in time for future needs. increase in Dutch Elm Disease in the year i 954 that much of our time has been spent sampling and removing these frees. Following is a report of the Dutch Elm In conclusion I wish to acknowledge with thanks the assistance given to this Division by Town Officials and members of the other town departments. Disease work: Suspected D.E.D. samples sent of Shade tree Laboratories: Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM M.BURNS, Samples sent 148 Town Engineer Samples returned diseased 125 (45 Public-80 Private) Samples returned sterile 23 To date 52 of these diseased trees have been removed. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 163 164 ANNUAL REPORTS In the early Spring, fifty-five trees infested with Scolytus Beetle, the carrier REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT of D,E,D., were removed. These trees were not tested at the College, as we know OF PUBLIC WORKS from our own experience that they should be removed. As in previous years we did our regular street tree planting in new developments December 31, 1954 and also made some replacements of trees that had died, as far as time and money To the Honorable Board of Selectmen would allow. Lexington,Massachusetts Gentlemen: Trees were planted on the following streets: In accordance with Article XVIII, Section 1 of the By-Laws of the Town of Appletree Lane 13 Rock Maple Lexington, f submit herewith the annual report covering the work of the Public Scotland Road 14 Rock Maple Works Department during the year T954. Woburn Street 4 Rock Maple During 1954, Lexington again experienced continued pressure for extensions Hudson Road 2 Rock Maple of various municipal services. This pressure was reflected again in the activities Harding Road 3 Norway Maple reported in the function of the Public Works Department. This report covers the work of the Public Works Department only; and a separate report has been given Replacements on various streets: under the office of the Town Engineer in addition to separate reports by the 24 Rock Maple 2 Norway Maple Wire, Plumbing and Building Inspectors. We will be unable to fill all requests for trees this coming Spring due to our The following table shows comparison of employee personnel as of December limited time of planting and our early spraying program. On August 31st and 31st over the past five years: September 12th our town was hit by two severe hurricanes, which left most of our 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 trees in very bad condition, It was, therefore, necessary for ail Public Works De- Administration 3 3 3 3 3 partments to spend their time on cleaning up the debris which is not fully completed Engineering 7 5 4 5 5 yet. Our trees on the Common, Buckman Tavern and at the Cary Memorial Hall Clerical 7 7 7 5 6 have all had a complete pruning. We have 462 public and private trees that had Parks 7 6 6 6 9 to be removed because of streets being blocked. There are a number of trees in Mechanics&Janitors 5 4 4 4 4 dangerous condition still to be removed. It may be necessary to have outside help Highway 0 0 0 0 0 to complete all removal including D.E.D. Water & Sewer 2 2 2 2 2 In conclusion I wish to thank the Board of Selectmen, the Superintendent of LabPlumbing Public Works and the many other departments which have helped us during the Wire s& Bldg. Inspectors 1 1 1 1 1 WreeInspector 1 1 1 1 1 past year. — Respectfully submitted, TOTALS 60 58 52 52 55 CHARLES H. BRENTON, HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION (Contract) Street Length Paved Area Mass. Avenue 1,000' 7,200 sq. yds. (ay.cost per sq.yd.—$2.45) During this year one contract was let for street construction, including drainage, covering four streets. Amount of work completed and costs are indicated below: • BETTERMENT STREET CONSTRUCTION (Contract) Street Length Area Pavement Total Drainage Contract Price Oak Terrace 460' 1226 sq.yds. Bertwell Road 530' 1413 sq.yds. Williams Road 790' 2106 sq.yds. Buckman Dr. & Dawes Rd. 2950' 7866 sq.yds 183'-12"Conc.Pipe 106`-18"Conc. Pipe 327'-24"Conc.Pipe TOTALS 4730' 12611 sq.yds. $39,116.00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 165 166 ANNUAL REPORTS CHAPTER 90 CONSTRUCTION: The sum of $27,000.00 was made available co m ro C.v v _ n o C)v o.0 0 •o H by the Town under this program for construction of approximately 1900 feet on a O.r'N.iri rx v 4 co o o — in 0 1n r- 0 ate- �iC•7N u7N •O NOO cU4 �O. r. � r. � p 'Q N CV--1A O •p 0' CJ O+ U r- 1f1 CO r. 1r] Hill Street. I a o coM 0 .CO M - IT m NCVuy Nf. ROAD MAINTENANCE: Surface treatment was applied to fourteen streets 6". C1 41+ N^ u1co in 1954,with a total length of 4.93 miles covering an area of 63,365 square yards. IA- The following table indicates the extent of work done and unit quantities and costs: o .- m —a N o o N v Q m S 7 v7�C.V. 0 md !• Y5 Et C70O .-l+) o SURFACE TREATMENT-1954 m�w o-^ N N. J O W h4 tj► No.of Type of Length Area Asphalt Aggregate Cost ° Streets Treatment In Miles Sq.Yds. per.yd. per.yd. per yd. 9 Mixed in Place 2.23 26,760 .7394 110.799 .26043 a 5 Sealing 2.70 36,605 .301 30.18 .1048 •""' on n o n ino 11-"a C•1 6 6 d c' MISCELLANEOUS: As in the previous year a general program for cleaning _ ,°n- in CV 13 - streets and general maintenance work after the winter months was conducted in iii '9' — the spring of 1954. 69, The procedure of cleaning the center each morning during the year was con- tinued in 1954 and clean-up groups were organized for cleaningthe streets after d N.�'—a C.r' `~ 9 m Ch n,0 W ,o C. rainstorms. Additional cleaning of catch basins was needed where stoppages al == o a o xi pi 6o CO in occurred, usually after these storms. Patching was done, when weather permitted, `5 2 a C'O•cv r�❑'c. N. during the year and once more sewer and water services accounted for approximately < 3~ E yr = GI 69.one-third of the total cost of patching. C SNOW REMOVAL: The past year was an average year for snow removal with W 6 major storms reported, two of the storms deposited 10" each. One Haiss Snow ts d o o torr o a o voi Loader was purchased during the year. • 0 gc Eo0�'nvn r The accompanying table indicates the cost breakdown chargeable to Snow Z t Q 1-Fl. --.r`)- 10 v e Removal. cu `io. as v vg c R v C 0 ul N C]O N u7 2 C h lg d .1 Nf•1110 f. r• �.i is N.o:—d m o, o 0 a N0'0Nvice v _ 2w '-r-: rq a aov C y y oftR C a - e Q 7 0 g L I a N - C 1n 0.0 ca.00 I . t2 O ati u E c N ^ 111 .2 N 43 as ❑ O aE ❑ o ,n E O Fit M c C C m ms p❑❑ _5IA I Z W W E. �o a ro•a a ° 0 V1 F E -N cn�1r1`o 4 1 L� 7 1 W .. E . W C I- o" Zci I d a Q r p m a 0 .. m 5-0 ' T U —C4 O0r.N cn V o `^V B w c 3 g c u J Li- a u o a u C E m o G o D.--Cv o O e O 1— t a _ v a ,N a a a aE E o ms o ioi m_❑ '5 o c o m o n O U ❑• 2 e _ _ ti 8 USO UEO [,}Jw LW Um UQ -,---,d� ai ri mi. 6 •ri N. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 167 168 ANNUAL REPORTS STREET LIGHTING: Fifty-eight 1,000 lumen street lights and six 2,500 WATER DIVISION lumen street lights were installed during the year 1954, so that, currently lamps. in service are as follows: General Information 800 lumens 1,000 lumens 2,500 lumens 6,000 lumens 10,000 lumens. Range of Static Pressure in Mains 20 to 120 pounds 1240 90 59 44 31 Length of Pipe in Street 548,531 feet Number of Services 5,623 TRAFFIC REGULATIONS AND CONTROL: The main and, of course, largest Number of Hydrants 920 item under this budget is the painting of street lines and crosswalks, Other charges, Total Water Consumption in 1954 705,703,000 gals. while rather small in amount of money involved, but, nevertheless, a recurring year- Average Daily Consumption in 1954 1,933,400 gals. ly expense, are the operation of the two traffic signal lights on Mass. Ave. at Average Daily Consumption per capita 101 gals. the Depot and Waltham Street and the automatic flashing highway crossing signals at Fletcher Avenue. During the past year most of the street lines and crosswalks. were painted twice; the approximate linear footage painted is indicated below 1954 WATER CONSTRUCTION (Contract) 24,753 Center Lines Size of Length Cost of 5,479 Crosswalks Street Pipe of Pipe Foot Total 737 Curbing Adams Street 1 12" 6,098' $4.14 $26,471.00 137 Parking Tees Merriam Street f 8" 54' 198 Boys 6" 241' 87 Parking Lines 23 "STOP"Signs TOTAL: 6,393' $26,471.00 92 "SLOW"Signs 7 Solid Circle 8 Bus Stop 1954 WATER CONSTRUCTION 12 No Parking 3 Taxi Stands (Town Labor 8 Equipment) 38 Arrows 44 M.P.H.Signs Street Size Length Cost per ft. Total Cost Grassland Street 6' 354' $4.99 $1,768.19 STREET SIGNS: During the past year 46 old signs were taken down, repaired, Winter Street 12" 656' 8.17 5,356.70 painted and installed and 54 new signs were purchased and installed. At the pres- ent time we have approximately 60 signs to be erected,all of them to be purchased. TOTAL: 1.010' $7,124.89 Average Cost per foot $7.05 I ROAD MACHINERY: Equipment purchased and received during the year is as follows: A. G.M.C.21 ton truck. 1954 WATER CONSTRUCTION(Development at no Cost to Town) B. Haiss Snow Loader. C. HD5G Allis Chalmers Tractor. Size of Length The new G.M.C. replaced an old International 21/2 ton truck. Street Pipe of Pipe The new HD5G replaced an old HD7. Fairlawn Lane 8" 550' Whipple Road 12" 375' Repairs to our equipment were made as far as possible by our own mechanics; Wheeler Road 6" 7,400' and,during the course of the year, 324 repair jobs were completed as follows: Lincoln Terrace 6" 475' Quincy Avenue 6" 600' Police Cars 22 repairs Public Works Vehicles 286 repairs Ledgelawn 16 repairs Fairbanks baRooadadf 8" 650' Avenue 6" 600` Z 6" 1,000' SASHES AND DUMPS: Collection of ashes and refuse at the various schools Peacock Farm Te Roade 6" 574' and public buildings for disposal at the Lincoln Street Dump was made system- Trottingeacong Road 6" 300' atically. Approximately 3,100 tons of fill were trucked in from time to time to Horse Drive 6" 850' cover the rubbish and keep the dump in as presentable an appearance as possible. TOTAL: 7,374' TOWN OF LEXINGTON 169 170 ANNUAL REPORTS EXTENT OF DISTRIBUTING SYSTEM DEC. 311954 SEWER DIVISION General Information Size of Pipe Length in Feet 16" 25,058' Lexington is part of the North Metropolitan Sewerage District 12" 105,379' Area tributary to existing sewer system 5.50 sq.miles 10" 21,221' Total length of trunk line sewers 10.82 miles 8" 1 13,640' Total length of Street line sewers 35.24 miles 6" 266,147' Total number of house connections 2269 4" 17,086' Amount expended for maintenance $9,150.81 1955 Sewer Assessment Rate $13.98 TOTAL: 548,531' Number of sewer services installed-166 Totalling 9,186' Number of sewer services repaired 22 HYDRANT INSTALLATION Sewer laterals and trunk lines were constructed in various locations as indicated below: Hydrants in service January 1, 1954 840 1954 SEWER CONSTRUCTION (Contract) Hydrants installed in 1954 80 Hydrants in service December 31 920 Size Length Cost/Ft. Total Spring Street 8" 3187' $14.97 $47,716.12 1954 WATER MAINTENANCE Butler Avenue 8" 500' 14.16 7,079.41 Number of New Services Installed: TOTAL: 3687' $54,795.53 Main to House 220 Totalling 18,429' Average cost per foot—$14.86 Curb to House 58 Number of Services Renewed: 1954 SEWER CONSTRUCTION 1. Main to Curb 20 (Trunk Litre—Contract) 2, Curb to House 33 Street Size Length Costlft. Total Number of New Services to Curb only* 83 Lowell Street 14" 3056' $19.54 $68,268.95 Number of Services Repaired 14 10" 438' Average cost per foot---$19.54 TOTAL JOBS: 428 — * Installed to curb to prevent digging up newly-paved streets, 1954 SEWER CONSTRUCTION and will be billed later,when connected. (Town Labor&Equipment) METERS. During the year a total of 242 new meters were installed. Addi- Location Size Length Costlft. Total tional work included removing, repairing and testing 176 meters and replacing Hill Street 8" 125' $11.24 $1,405.53 Lincoln Street 8" .420' 7.03 2,952.44 same. DISTRIBUTING MAINS: Twenty-one water main breaks were repaired in 1954 545' $4,357.97 on various streets throughout the Town, as indicated below: Average cost per loot—$8.00 Size of Size of Street Main Street Main 1954 SEWER CONSTRUCTION Franklin Avenue 6" Concord Avenue 6" (Developments at no cost to Town) Smith Avenue 6" Lowell Street 6" Vaille Avenue 6" Spring Street 6" Street of Pi Fairlawn Lane 1Size 0" 150'Lengthp Pipe Lincoln Street 6" Hill Street 12" e of 50' Forest Street 6" Outlook Drive 6" Whipp(e Road 10" 150' Marrett Road 6" Bow Street 6" Wheeler Road 5 8" 1700' Kendall Road 6" Winter Street 12" 110" 485'5 Bedford Street 12" Hancock Street 6" Lincoln Terrace 8" 440' Woburn Street 6" Bernard Street 6" Vine Street 6" Brandon Street 2" TOTAL: 2925' N. Hancock Street 6" • TOWN OF LEXINGTON 171 172 ANNUAL REPORTS GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS Town Offices, Cary Memorial Building and Barnes Property: General altera- tions, repairs,painting, etc., were made on all three properties. Public Works Buildings: All expenditures were confined to the usual necessary repairs and maintenance. Mosquito Control: The Town contributed $5,000.00 to the East Middlesex THE LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS---1954 Mosquito Control Project for constructing ditches and culverts, spraying, etc. The Superintendent of this project reports that Lexington's program and budget, as set up in 1954, were inadequate for effective control and requests that appropriations be increased for 1955. Garbage Collections: Our garbage collection was made under the contract originally let in April of 1953. There has been considerable improvement made SCHOOL COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION in the collection of garbage. CONCLUSION MR. GEORGE P. WADSWORTH, 26 Hayes Avenue (Chairman) Tel. LE 9-1 194 (Term Expires March 1956) In conclusion I wish to acknowledge with thanks the assistance and cooperation given to the Public Works Department by officials of the Town and members of the various Town Departments. MYRON C. FISHER, 3 Plainfield Street Tel. LE 9-2997 (Term Expires March 1955) Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM M. BURNS, CHARLES H. NORRIS, 12 Berwick Road Tel. LE 9-0479-W Superintendent of Public Works (Term Expires March 1955) RICHARD P. CROMWELL, 21 Summit Road Tel. LE 9-1418 (Term Expires March 1956) MRS. MILDRED B. MAREK, (Secretary) Tel. LE 9-2032 (Term Expires March 1957) Regular meetings are held on the first and third Mondays in each month, except July and August, in the Committee Room in the Junior High School Building. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS JOHN BLACKBALL SMITH, 24 Muzzey Street Tel. LE 9-1276 Office—Junior High School Building Tel. LE 9-0277 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 173 174 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT SCHOOL COMMITTEE REPORT PERSONNEL FOR THE YEAR 1954 - School Secretaries PRISCILLA W. SMITH, 15 Somerset Road Superintendent's Office MRS. EVELYN M. GNADE, 5 Wallis Court Superintendent's Office To the Citizens of Lexington: MRS. DOROTHY D. SEYMOUR, 36 Simonds Road Superintendent's Office ELIZABETH PAPEN, 9 Hilltop Road Senior High School COMMITTEE ACTIVITY MRS. PRISCILLA MCKEE, 66 Hancock Street Junior High School Providing adequate housing and teaching facilities in our still School Physicians rapidly-growing community continues to be the chief responsibility DR. HAROLD J. CRUMB, 1632 Massachusetts Avenue Tel, LE 9-1088 and concern of the Lexington School Committee. The first grade DR. HOWARD J. POTTER, 11 Muzzey Street Tel. LE 9-3218 enrollment this year exceeds 500 for the first time in the history DR. MARY E. PERRY, 107 Waltham Street Tel. LE 9-2297 of our Town, and October first figures (official enrollment for the school year), show a total school population of 3926, an increase School Dentist of 396 over 1953. Transporting pupils to school, providing rooms DR. JAMES A. MALLOY,4 Waltham Street Tel. LE 9-2153 for almost 4000 of them, securing an adequate staff of good CATHERINE MEGERDICHIAN, Dental Hygienist teachers, surveying and evaluating curriculum, and trying to make 135 Robbins Street, Waltham Tel. WA 5-4927 wise decisions on general policies related to all these matters have kept the School Committee busy on an average of four hours for School Nurses each of their 32 meetings this year. Each member of the School Com- MRS, ELIZABETH MAHER, 3 Dee Road Tel. LE 9-21 16-W mittee also serves on at least one building committee, acting as the MRS, RUTH L. CLARKE, 198 Follen Road Tel. LE 9-0597-M liaison between the Building Committee, which is responsible for a particular building or addition, and the School Committee, which Superintendent of Buildings is responsible for providing and maintaining adequate school hous- E. BURBANK SAUL, 63 Kilburn Road, Belmont Tel. BE 5-0100-W ing facilities for all children throughout the Town. The Superin- tendent of Schools is a member ex-officio of all committees. Supervisor of Attendance E. BURBANK SAUL, 63 Kilburn Road, Belmont Tel. BE 5-0100-W BUILDING General Every town needs to provide new school buildings from time to Census time. When a town grows rapidly, as Lexington has for several MRS. BARBARA O'CONNOR, 290 Marrett Road Tel. LE 9-0713-M years and apparently will for some years to come, the normal needs of many years must be met within a few years. Such a period of Americanization Teacher rapid change presents real problems in school planning, school GLADYS M. ANDERSON, 16 Winthrop Road Tel. LE 9-2826 administration and town financing. In planning for the necessary physical plant, the School Committee aims to have enough rooms Director Lexington Evening Schoolready when they are needed. To have too few rooms for the pupils HERBERT M. GODDARD, 43 Hillside Avenue, Bedford Tel. LE 9-1170-J enrolled at any given time weakens the educational program; to have too many adds unduly to the tax rate; and accurate planning during a period of rapid growth is extremely difficult. With the Director of School Lunches help of the Elementary School Facilities Committee, the various ETHEL L. WRIGHT, 1 Sunny Knoll Avenue Tel. LE 9-0553 building committees, and the many interested citizens we have in TOWN OF LEXINGTON 175 175 ANNUAL REPORTS Lexington, the School Committee hopes to continue the expansion early November, and the 16-room Maria Hastings School, approved of physical facilities as needed while maintaining a sound educa- at the regular town meeting in March of this year, and currently tional program and without increasing total school costs. under construction. The Maple-Lowell Street building listed above —known now as the Harrington School—was voted at the special We have met our space needs in the elementary schools this town meeting on November 22nd. Approval of this building at a year by continuing to house the Center School in part of the Junior special town meeting allows 18 or 19 months for actual construction High School building and by opening the new 10-room Fiske School before the building is needed in September 1956. Addition. This new Addition, which more than doubles the class- room capacity at Fiske, uses the common facilities built in the Junior High Schaal original building for this purpose. This new complete school unit With the buildings completed or under construction and the provides modern facilities for about 500 pupils. Until the addition additions to older buildings, the School Committee feels that the was opened in November it was necessary to operate on a two-session elementary school needs are taken care of for five years. The new basis at the Fiske School. Our carefully planned building timetable high school building is in its second year of operation. The larger does not provide for undue delays in construction, and unless other classes are now reaching the junior high school, and it is clearly proposed buildings are ready on schedule we shall again have to apparent that additional facilities must be provided at this level. resort to temporary emergency operation. Because it has been necessary to house an elementary school unit in part of the Junior-Senior High school buildings until another Schedule elementary building could be completed (Maria Hastings), the major alterations needed to convert it into an adequate building The following building schedule, planned to meet our needs for a modern junior high program have not yet been undertaken. for the next five years, was announced by the School Committee early in November. A copy of the schedule and a discussion of the It is estimated that when renovated the present building will reasons for each proposal was sent to each town meeting member provide adequate facilities for approximately 900 students. By and each household in town; 1960 we expect about 1400 junior high school students and unless YEAR TO BE VOTED PROJECTpresent trends change, the number will continue to increase though November 22, 1954 Maple-Lowell Street-16 room elementary school at a slower rate. Because of the many complexities involved not March 1955 14-classroom addition to the high school, auditorium and only in housing the junior high population, but also in providing shop wing for an adequate educational program,the School Committee believes March 1956 8-room addition to the Franklin School that careful study, with outside professional assistance, is needed March 1957 Renovations to the present junior high school building to assure the best solution to this problem. It is our feeling that March 1958 A new junior high school or expansion of the present building, depending on the recommendation of a pro- to take care of the junior high enrollment for the immediate future fesional study the ninth grade should temporarily be kept in the high school building. To do this it will be necessary to add additional classrooms, The need for additional rooms is easily understood if one looks the auditorium and the shop wing now, two years earlier than carefully at the following figures: In the first three years each originally planned. The School Committee is well aware, also, that grade is near 500; in the fourth through seventh grades the range either the present junior high building must be expanded ora second is from 370 to 332 per grade; the eighth and ninth grades have building provided by the fall of 1959. At that time the three upper just under 250 each; and the last three grades are still under 200 grades will need all the space in the high school building. each. Looking at it another way, this year we enrolled 157 seniors, but 508 first-graders (as of October first). PROFESSIONAL STAFF Not listed in the above timetable but of vital importance in our While we.must have school buildings, these buildings would planning for the next five years are the Fiske Addition, in use since be of little value without an adequate staff of capable, well trained TOWN OF LEXINGTON 177 178 ANNUAL REPORTS teachers. To attract outstanding teachers to Lexington and to keep secondary school level, However, all state refunds are made a year the excellent teachers already in our system requires, among other or more following the actual expenditures and go into the Excess things, a fair compensation. Our salary schedule was revised last and Deficiency Fund when received. year and will need to be revised from time to time to enable us to compete favorably with other towns in our area. The School Corn- SPECIAL CLASS mittee is pleased that with but few exceptions we have been able to keep our teachers even when other offers have promised higher A new law was passed last spring requiring public schools to remuneration. We are grateful for the loyalty and the cooperation extend their programs to include classes for the "trainable but of our staff as a whole. uneducable" children in the community. Since the State Depart- ment of Education is still working on the details of operation for As in business, when a school system grows there is need for a program to comply with the new law, it is impossible at this time more supervision and closer coordination. The School Committee to say just what the extended program will mean for Lexington in has continued its policy of appointing department heads to coordi- terms of additional classrooms and teachers. The School Committee nate the work of given departments in Junior and Senior High will plan our local program as soon as standards and specific require- Schools, and supervisors to plan and direct special subjects on the ments are available. At present our two special classes seem to be various levels. taking care of community needs. With seven elementary schools already in operation, the eighth CURRICULUM opening in 1955 and the ninth in 1956, the Superintendent and the School Committee recognized the need for an elementary school One very important part of a school program is curriculum study, supervisor or coordinator, and various candidates were considered planning, evaluation and revision. While curriculum-planning is a over a period of several months. Mr. Paul F. Poehler, Jr., who has professional job carried on by the professional staff,the School Com- seen the public schools from the viewpoint of teacher, principal mittee must be familiar with the curriculum. This year the School and superintendent, was appointed to the position and began his Committee has, about once a month, asked the head of a depart- duties in October. ment to attend one of its meetings to discuss in some detail the work of that department as it is at the present and as it is planned for the future. The Committee has found these discussions both TRANSPORTATION very interesting and extremely valuable, and is grateful to all the faculty members who have cooperated so willingly. With the residential developments in outlying districts of the Town and with people moving from other towns where transportation The Health and Safety programs have been expanded during the is provided throughout the school system, the School Committee year, as it is being recognized increasingly that these two areas has had many requests for an expansion of our transportation. The form a very important part of the physical education curriculum. Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires the School Committees of towns and cities to provide transportation for pupils living more than The program of the Homemaking Department also has been two miles from school and more than a mile from an established broadened during the year, the better facilities in the new high bus route. The School Committee has, therefore, included in the school building making such an expansion possible. In spite of the 1955 budget an amount necessary for this additional transportation. increase in facilities we find that there are still a number of girls The Commonwealth of Massachusetts yearly refunds to each corn- who cannot be accommodated in this particular curriculum. During munity a sum of money determined by formula for the transporta- the past year the homemaking program of study was approved by tion of students living more than a mile and a half from school, the State Department of Education and from now on Lexington Lexington has, of course, received this reimbursement yearly and will yearly receive a reimbursement of approximately 50% of the it will be increased with the increase of transportation to the net operating costs in this program of studies. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 179 180 ANNUAL REPORTS The experimental French class, inaugurated at the Center School — - -- last year, is being continued, and another class was started this f T -.WOW III year in the third grade at Fiske School. The School Committee — ' considers this experiment an outstanding success. O"' - " , •; t • i1111111... ti. The evening classes for the adult members of the community w continue to grow. Three new classes were added this year, and four _ additional classes are planned for next year. 1 Aili ,, COMMUNITY USE OF BUILDINGS . j' There is a continued demand from community groups for the �- IN use of school facilities. The School Committee gladly makes these ,, r, facilities available when such use does not interfere with the � t i`Amur• C school program. Non-school groups pay a fee to cover the cost of -'`. + �� ;i 2 heat, lighting and custodial service. , ;41q 4 �i ft .,ii io_ 1 Si ` ACKNOWLEDMENTS "' .1 lif i's The interest of the community as a whole in our educational ,6� . ' y program, our needs and our problems has been outstanding. The + � '`' willingness of our citizens to give their time to school problems ; y. W E when called upon and to accept the increasing costs of a growing E u school system reflects the importance we place on our schools. - e . (0= The School Committee greatly appreciates this community help and _ i 'I u a, *-4.1,..., i support. We extend special thanks to those serving on the Ele- N � 5=` mentary School Facilities Committee, the High School Building rZ,. ,+ , ! ; 1 1 Committee, the Fiske Addition Building Committee, the Maria 105L,11 — X_ tt.-. w Hastings Building Committee, the Harrington Building CommitteeY, ,y and the High School Addition Committee for their valuable contri- , i - ,: ', I _ butions. --.-- `` . The effective operation of any school system depends veryP largely on its executive officer, the Superintendent of Schools. We Ii ia9 are indeed fortunate in having as our Superintendent during this 111r..114P- _ - I i ; mmr critical period one who is both an able administrator and a sound .,� s-, {1 t 1' '. educator, and who somehow finds time for whatever needs to be s done for our schools. .,:. �� +' -� ` ' Respectfully submitted, .. ■ GEORGE P.WADSWORTH,Chairman RICHARD P.CROMWELL - w- % ' • MYRON C. FISHER - I. MILDRED B.MAREK CHARLES H.NORRIS TOWN OF LEXINGTON 181 182 ANNUAL REPORTS School Enrollment Teaching Year Oct. 1st Salaries Expenses Total +Personnelt 1945 2370 I*81) $231,912.82 $53,054.00 $284,966.82 96 REPORT OF THE 1946 2366 (p88) 258,773.48 66,594.00 325,367.48 100 1947 2413 (*88) 317,747.32 78,519.00 396,266.32 103 SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS 1948 2552 (*86) 365,562.35 80,000.00 445,562.35 107 1949 2658 (*60) 429,000.00 102,737.00 531,737.00 116 1950 2813 (*25) 459,735.67 104,575.00 564,310.67 122 1951 2991 523,386.33 110,000.00 633,386.33 128 To the School Committee and Citizens of Lexington, I herewith submit this, 1952 3247 564,673.49 125,000.00 689,673.49 140 1953 3530 629,323.44 148,896.00 778,219.44 158 my third annual report. 1954 3926 725,820.66 177,963.00 903,783.66 169 INTRODUCTION estimate 1955 4300 813,371.85 175,513.00 988,884.85 182 This year's report is in the form of the old style annual school statement. * Indicates Bedford pupils included Instead of a report written entirely by the Superintendent of Schools with assistance t Does not include Superintendent from key personnel, as has been customary in recent years, we are pleased to present brief accounts from principals and directors of the educational programs and services conducted under their supervision. May I urge your careful reading SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION of these and your critical analysis. Since September 1952,the community of Lexington has completed the following Throughout these pages, you should find challenging statements and certainly school buildings which are now in use: items of an informative nature. It is our hope that your curiosity will be aroused, and your wonderment about "why" or "why not" will be so intense that you 1. Lexington High School, $2,000,000 (approximately) will visit our schools and learn at first hand "what goes on." The printed word 2, Addition to Fiske School,$325,000 limits the amount of information we may disseminate in this annual publication, but the amount of knowledge every Lexington resident may secure about our Under construction at present: schools and our educational program is limited only by the individual's time, 1. Maria Hastings School,$725,000 interest and initiative. We welcome your intimate contact with all that goes on in our schools.i Awaiting final plans and contract: 1. Harrington School, $733,000 [voted) GROWTH It may be noted with pride at this point that the Fiske Addition, Maria Hastings, An increase in school population may mean just one or two things to Mr. and Harrington Schools were voted at town meetings without a dissenting vote. Average Citizen, if there is such a person. Certainly more money for educational This is truly a high compliment to the members of the building committees involved purposes is apparent, and if the added number of children is sufficient, a building and to all the individuals of the School Committee. But the greatest commendation or two may be obvious. Perhaps a few people will realize that if the enrollment must go to the citizens of our town who are concerned with our educational pro- gain is large enough, more teachers will be needed and with them added clerical gram and pledged to not only support us in maintaining a reputation for fine and custodial personnel, particularly if a new schoolhouse is opened. No doubt schools, but to encourage us in our endeavor to present better offerings to our there will be anxious parents who will inquire about expansion in transportation children. facilities. An occasional individual will question if there is need of curriculum survey and analysis because of the sudden upward surge in school population; and Not all of the activity in school building is represented by what has been it is possible that a business executive will realize that there must be a change completed, under construction or voted, however: in the administration set-up as the system grows from small to medium and moves toward large. The Elementary School Facilities Committee, appointed early in 1952, and still functioning, has done an outstanding piece of work in surveying enrollment There is more involved in meeting the needs of a booming school community trends and has been instrumental in recommending specific building committees. than dollars and cents, and bricks and steel. This section of the report proposes As an added responsibility this committee supervised the erection of the Fiske to briefly discuss other factors that make meeting all of the problems a matter Addition. And very recently, at a special town meeting held in November, a com- of some complexity. For a quick introduction the table that follows will clearly mit-tee was appointed to secure preliminary plans for a classroom addition to the indicate that we have had growth and are continuing to grow: high school building and an auditorium and shop wing. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 183 184 ANNUAL REPORTS A committee to secure preliminary plans for an addition to the Franklin School 1953 1954 has worked diligently with an architectural firm, and now has a proposal ready Cost Cost to present for town action when the need at the Franklin School becomes more- Towns Per Pupil Rank Towns Per Pupil Rank apparent. Dedham 250. 12 Dedham 247, 14 In spite of the output of time, effort and money in the accomplishments to Framingham 274. 6 Framingham 256, 10 date, there is considerably more that demands the immediate attention of our Hingham 267. 7 Hingham 255. 13 citizenry. Recently the School Committee sent a report to all residents of Lexington Lexington 211. 21 Lexington 232. 21 outlining a five-year building program that began with the Harrington School and Marblehead 232. 16 Marblehead 240. 16 proposes a school building vote at every Annual Town Meeting through March of Methuen 188. 25 Methuen 208. 25 1958. It should be recognized that the School Committee's recommendations are Milton 252. 11 Milton 266. 39. 8 not based on the continued rapid increase in the school population, and, con- Norwood 276. 5 Norwood 270, 6 Needham 207. 23 Needham 239. 17 sequently, dates and plans must be considered to be tentative and subject to Reading 227. 18 Reading 225. 22 constant study. Stoneham 200. 24 Stoneham 210. 24 Lexington correctly met the first impact of increased students by erecting and Swampscott 284. 3 Swampscott 288. 4 planning elementary buildings. This was followed by a new high school and the Wakefield 214. 20 Wakefield 220. 23 many reasons for this decision are well known. Now we are confronted with t Watertown 244. 13 Watertown 269. 7 critical situation in the middle group, the junior high school. Much has been Wellesley 278. 4 Wellesley 290. 3 written and said about our needs for this section of our school program, and there West Springfield 261. 9 West Springfield.... 272. 5 will continue to be information presented on this subject in order that when a Weymouth 224. ]9 Weymouth 237. 18 recommendation is presented for consideration, residents and voters may have all Winchester 258. 10 Winchester 255, 12 of the facts. As a preparatory step, the Lexington School Committee will request Winthrop 233. 14 Winthrop 255. T1 funds at the 1955 Annual Town Meeting for the purpose of securing a professional Woburn 232. 15 Woburn 234. 20 survey of our junior high school requirements for use in determining not only the educational program, but the type of building and feasible locations. Will our school expenditures continue to increase? In view of the present and expected growth in the school population, there can only be an affirmative answer to the question; that is a simple reply. But thereare other reasons, although FINANCE they may be closely related to enrollment gains, why we may expect our casts to During the process of developing the 1954 School Budget, a comparison table continue upward: was constructed from figures supplied by the Massachusetts Department of Educa- tion which showed the cost per pupil in Lexington and in twenty-four communities 1. Erection of new buildings similar and familiar to this town. At that time, 1953,our cost per pupil of $211 - 2. Renovations of old buildings placed us in the twenty-first position. Since then our school budget has increased 3. Expansion of transportation sixteen percent, but comparisons with the same school systems finds us for the 4. Reduction of class sizes next school year in the same position, twenty-first. A number of conclusions may 5. Addition of new equipment be made from the table that follows, but most certainly it cannot be said that 6. Revision of and addition to curriculum our increased expenditures exceeded those of other communities. There may be 7. Recognition of salary needs some comfort in realizing that our neighbors have similar problems! 8. Addition of special educational services 9. Organization redesign,and COMPARISON OF PER PUPIL COSTS OF TOWNS FAMILIAR 10. Attraction of outstanding teachers AND SIMILAR TO LEXINGTON Good schools cost money, better ones cost more. No community is so wealthy For the School Years ending June 30,1953 and June 30,1954 that it does not feel the impact of soaring school expenditures, Lexington is no 1953 1954 exception to this, but we are blessed with a population that is concerned with Cost Cost providing the best public school education possible for our future citizens. Towns Per Pupil Rank Towns Per Pupil Rank Andover $231. 17 Andover $246. 15 Arlington 264. 8 Arlington 258. 9 CURRICULUM Belmont 287. 2 Belmont 307. 2 Braintree 207. 22 Braintree 235. 19 Unlike many industries, school systems in general do not have personnel Brookline 350. 1 Brookline 369. 1 delegated to the sole task of research. Survey of curriculum, analysis of teaching TOWN OF LEXINGTON 185 186 ANNUAL REPORTS methods and techniques, and experimentation must be done by the staff and after a full teaching day, While this is not entirely of a detrimental nature, there are r-y '"` e. obvious disadvantages and these become more apparent and are more difficult to7 i#4/0 Iii overcome as numbers increase, • i The curriculum is not static. It should be as moving and as active as our society. If our children are to meet the challenges of the days ahead,their schooling must be in step with our dynamic civilization. The spelling lists of 1925 will not 1/4 ' . do for 1955, nor will the drill type of instruction suffice for children whose imagi- nations are fixed with the vivid achievements in science, arts and communica- •Air tion, A restless,eager,demanding world about us penetrates to our very classrooms ,,r"i` and prosaic subject matter and teaching fail to satisfy our responsibilities. While every teacher in her daily work instinctively considers the curriculum, N A there have been specific accomplishments during the past year that we are certain will improve our courses of study and general teaching efficiency: ,6- 1111110-.... s 1. In-service training course in the elementary curriculum con- m ducted by Boston University-Harvard Extension Division 2. Mid-winter Institute in the fields of Health, Safety and .-� , 0 Physical Education .2",..1-f,':1-14. Itillk t 3. Extension of the experimental program of the teaching ofr° f"` French in the elementary schools. ei 4. Appointment of a Coordinator of Elementary Education whose chief function will be to constantly follow the courses of study on (_-_. • 14 C that level, a ' 5. Appointment of a representative committee to study the test- r*' 11111."' u ing and measuring program in our schools, i , 6. Establishment of departments on the secondary level in Social •' ,. i �`e, Studies and Sciences, i■:;--'�- 5 1s §i 7. Development of comprehensive guides in physical education, and study activated for similar outlines in health and safety educa- e "- L ` d• tion, / 8. Expansion of science activities on the secondary level througha„�, , participation in fairs and demonstrations, t e 9. Increase in field trips on all levels for first-hand contactiiir. t and observation of science, industry,society and history, -.‘, 10. Publication of elementary language arts guide and adoption _ of new textbooks with a wide range of supplementary materials, ,w .T W 11. Extension of staff meetings on all levels for curriculum study 0 and development of plans for expansion of discussion groups, ea 12. Investigation of camping programs and a community summer school. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 187 188 ANNUAL REPORTS While we have and are making improvements in our offerings to our boys and It must be noted, too, that in spite of considerable research, study and discus- girls, there remains a tremendous amount to be done. In addition to this, we are sion with teacher representatives, we have made but little progress on a plan for of the size and have the facilities to assume a leadership position in the field of- competence payment. We have found no school system that satisfactorily bases public school education, and to this our entire staff needs to give professional teacher salary on a merit basis. While it is acknowledged that there is a variance thought and consideration. In this connection, we need to be aware of and invite in performance and achievement among teachers and that there is increasing the participation of the vast resources available in our community in the form of pressure from the public to reward because of competence, there is to date no residents who are doing outstanding work in many fields of art. science, industry plan available that is acceptable to teachers. Some method must be devised for and education. These people can do much to enrich our present courses and recognizing outstanding performance through the medium of salary, and the certainly can give us direction and guidance in our pioneering efforts. We have development of such a scheme should be the number one objective of the teaching a very real responsibility to bring them into our planning. profession. Salary demands will undoubtedly prevail until several factors are resolved: PERSONNEL 1. Acceptance of standard teaching salaries, So much has been written and said about the shortage of teachers that it is. 2. Stabilization of the price level, and unnecessary in this report to repeat statistics. It is sufficient to say that there is a tremendous scarcity in both number and quality. Quickly do we recognize that 3. Sufficient supply of teachers to secure top-grade teachers we must work daily every day of the year at searching for them. We are blessed with an excellent faculty, but alert to the necessity of holding and securing superior instructors. LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS Teachers do not come to a community or remain there solely because of SALARIES compensation. Research indicates that living accommodations attract and hold, is Lexington enticing in this respect? What attracts and retains good teachers? Salary is certainly one factor. Since 1945, Lexington has yearly made revisions in the pay schedule for teachers. Certainly we have an outstanding community and one which every American While this may appear on first impression to be an outstanding achievement, it may well be privileged to call home. But teachers declare it difficult to live here. must be recognized that teaching salaries were very unattractive and constant We find 63% of our staff living elsewhere, and there appear to be good reasons raises were necessary. Even though Lexington has provided increases each year for this. for the past ten, we have done no more than keep pace with neighboring com- munities that have done the same thing. We have maintained our position, but From our Town officials we learn that not more than 10% of our residents figures indicate that we have accomplished no more than that. There is no evidence live in rented houses. This means that there exist practically no rentals, and to date to show that our salary revisions have been of such a nature that superior because of the demand for them, prices are usually beyond the teachers' salaries teachers from other school systems have come to Lexington primarily because of when they are available. There are houses for sale, but unless veterans' assistance remuneration. is available, the average teaching salary of about $3800 does not permit real estate ownership, It should be reported that in recent years schools not only have been competing. with each other, as has always been customary, but it is now quite common to findFor the single teacher, some facilities are available, but the lack of apartments teacher candidates weighing offers from industry. This is particularly true in Lexington forces those seeking some privacy to other communities. With but of those having training in science, mathematics, industrial arts, and business, Many a science major with teacher-training is tempted by an offer from industry one or two exceptions, restaurants are closed on Sundays and holidays, and the that provides a salary considerably above that which the school can offer. To teacher who rents a room without meals being furnished faces some real eating compete with private resources for this type of person, schools must go beyond problems if she has no automobile at her disposal. salary schedule provisions or else be reconciled to offering less than the best instruction and guidance to our boys and girls. It is normal to want to live in the community in which you teach and there are some advantages to parents, children and administration when a great majority it is recommended and expected that a further revision in the,salaries of of the instructional staff lives in the neighborhood. The school program gains much. Lexington teachers be effective September 1, 1955. Whatever is granted will very likely not improve our competitive position with neighboring schools. To. While we use every resource In our power to assist our teachers to find acceptable do this and to permit us to roam at will in our search for outstanding personnel,, living quarters in Lexington,it must be concluded that the supply may conservatively only a very drastic increase would need to be made, be reported to be inadequate. This is a community problem! TOWN OF LEXINGTON 189 190 ANNUAL REPORTS TRANSPORTATION considered to be their school district. It was our expectation that this condition would be somewhat eliminated with the acquiring of the Fiske Addition and the During the course of the year, many questions arise referring to pupil trans erection of the Maria Hastings and Harrington Schools, but it is now apparent portation. Without going into details or becoming involved with interpretations that old school district lines will need to be changed and certainly until the latter the State law is briefly and simply this: The School Committee may furnish trans- two schools are in operation there will continue to be a shuttling of children. portation for all children of school age who live a distance of more than two miles from the school attended and the transportation may be furnished to within a Because of population concentration, the Adams School district will have to be mile of the home, considerably reduced. Some relief will be secured when the Harrington School is completed and space at the Munroe School will permit same expansion of that Lexington for a number of years has needed to furnish transportation to only district into territory now served by Adams. The opening of the Maria Hastings the elementary children, and the School Committee has seen fit to offer this to school may make possible a change in the Franklin School district and this may all those who lived a mile or more from their school, permit that school to give further relief to Adams. This proposal, however, will necessitate considerable study since the Franklin School is receiving pressure from As the town has increased in size and outlying sections have developed, trans- growth in the Turnpike area. portation has become a major school problem. Strategic location of new elementary buildings will promise some solution, but increased traffic and the scarcity of Care must be taken in determining the lines for the Maria Hastings School sidewalks thwart attempts to reduce this item. Parents and administrators have a since further real estate development in that section can quickly fill the school grave concern for the safety of the children as they go to and from school, to capacity. Nevertheless, it is planned that this school will not only serve the children within walking distance but give relief to Franklin, Hancock and Parker The erection of homes three or four miles from our junior and senior high Schools. schools with no public transportation within walking distance compels recognition The Parker School is at capacity and permits of no further expansion. This of the need to offer a facility to children above the elementary school level. As means that the school district must be reduced in area. As already noted, Maria soon as funds are available we should provide buses for those who live more than Hastings will provide space for children normally in the Parker district and children two miles from the junior and senior high schools. on the eastern side of Bedford Street in the general area of Winter and Grove Streets will continue to be transported to the Fiske School, While we must acknowledge our responsibility in this area and do all within our resources to meet the many complexities, it is necessary to recognize limitations. When the Fiske School was opened in 1949, it was presumed it would corn- We are not only governed by costs and available vehicles, but also by time. Not fortably accommodate all children within a mile radius of the building. Rapid every child can be picked up in front of his house and deposited at his school building devlopments have drastically changed the district and it will be of an within fifteen and twenty minutes. The greater the number of stops, the longer uncertain nature until the Harrington School is ready for occupancy. The sharp the time for the bus to complete the run, If we are to maintain the essential school increase in population in this area may be visualized by noting that when the day, we need to have the cooperative understanding of parents that transportation ten-morn addition to the Fiske School was in the planning stage one year ago, schedules must be maintained and cannot be charged to the instruction program. it was estimated that there would be vacant rooms when it was ready for occupancy. It is vital that teaching time is not sacrificed to transportation or any other activity The rooms were opened for class purposes on November 8, 1954, with one room related to but not a bona fide part of the educational program. not active, even though the entire building with a capacity of 570 children had an enrollment of 563. Added enrollment since November 8, 1954, will make necessary the use of the available room as soon after January 1, 1955,as is possible, ENROLLMENT AND REDISTRICTING Unless there is an increased tempo in home construction in the vicinity of As each proposed building has been presented for voter consideration, a careful Maple and Lowell Streets, the Harrington School should have some free rooms analysis of school population has been made. In our concern to secure the much- to relieve the overload at Fiske created by the necessity of extending that school needed structure, we have avoided delving in projections or long-range forecasts. district to North Lexington, This may well result in children living within walking We are aware, however,of the trend and fully realize that by September 1960 our distance of Fiske being transported to Harrington, total school enrollment will be in the neighborhood of 6000. This is not an extreme estimate. As the center of Lexington becomes further commercialized, it is likely that the school populations in the Munroe and Hancock districts will decrease and While we may safely predict a gain of 1000 students over the next five or there is some possibility that there may be classroom space available in these six years, we cannot with any great degree of accuracy determine location. We buildings. If this develops,vacant rooms may be used to meet the requirements of may well have classroom space on the elementary level, but not in the geographical the recently enacted legislature for special classes. Certainly we shall have other area where needed. This has been true for a number of years in Lexington and buildings overcrowded and Munroe and Hancock may have the necessary rooms is the reason why we have children attending schools outside of what was formerly to provide adjustments. • TOWN OF LEXINGTON 191 192 ANNUAL REPORTS During the next few months, we must face the task of setting up new school 1f �.r`. ' '' • districts. Arbitrary lines of demarcation often prove unsatisfactory to individual 1 families. Certainty we shall devote considerable time and thought to changes and • secure the advice and assistance of parents as welt as administrators and trans- ,+ ` portation directors. The most convenient districting feasible will be developed in keeping with space available. I ie. -1ADMINISTRATION ' i • ! 1af� fir•, Until very recently, school superintendents began their careers as classroom �; f ;` teachers. This background is, of course, invaluable and today's administrators with ' �+ , � that experience are happiest and feel most effective when in close contact with t+ '.. tff. ` all; teachers and children, But yearly it is evident, except in the small systems, that • s 1e• `1 ;s,�r-, - the increasing duties and complexities of the position leave less and less time for -� • •'•:x.'..1. a: 40. class associations, and the superintendent finds himself becoming truly an admin- $ ,, istrator and divorced from the intimacies of the educational program. Policy ,.- 1 development, deliberations with laypeople, public relations activity, committee '�1 {�sr;.'.4.- -..R„. assignments and responsibilities, and administrative duties completely consume the = '•�� 58-hour week of the average superintendent. Some graduate schools of education `....• •!..!i; responsible for training administrators have recognized this and now place emphasis L�•�rK11 `a�;+ on the executive functions rather than stress the details of the classroom and ' _ mirrors teaching phases, assuming these areas will be supervised by carefully selected , t: 7 personnel. , ,,4. Lexington is no longer a small school system; the statistics already listed prove that. No longer can one person handle every detail, make each decision or even become acquainted to any degree with each member of the staff. Authority must An Activity in the Junior High Library be delegated to carefully selected personnel and quick and efficient lines of communication developed between these individuals and the Superintendent of Schools. This is, of course, a situation that arises in every growing business and is in no way peculiar to public school education. It is, however,a slower process in evolving and this is due in a very large measure to the difference in the promptness of action between public and private enterprises. f \ The duties and responsibilities of the Superintendent of Schools in Lexington r' 101 have increased at a tremendous rate during the past few years. It is doubtful if - --anyone mould have accurately anticipated the added demands and only those closely _ +associated with the position are capable of realizing the enormity of the activitybrought about by the increase in every phase of the school system.To bring about a relief and a more efficient organization, we have secured �.„ ;from outside trained and experienced personnel and from within our ranks out- 4, l standing members have been promoted to supervisory positions. This expansion of administration must be continued as we grow if we are to do no more than retain Lexington's reputation for good public schools. As we reach for improvement and � `.`i� �_ leadership in the field of education, added technicians will be necessary. .r 1►1 +tle .w FOR CONSIDERATION If the annual school report serves no other purpose, it causes the school .. -”" - - - administrator to review the work of the year and to consider some of the immediate —----- needs and perhaps think hopefully of some long-range developments. Without - attemtping to indicate datelines, here are some of the matters that should give q' t us concern: Charging Books at the War Memorial Library, Lexington High School TOWN OF LEXINGTON 193 194 ANNUAL REPORTS 1. Revision of elementary school geographical boundaries, REPORT OF THE 2. Establishment of kindergartens, 3. Increase in guidance services, HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL 4, Reduction of crass sizes, 5. Stabilization of elementary school day, _ 6. Establishment of a summer school, Mr.John Blackhall Smith 7. Enriched curriculum for the gifted child,and Superintendent of Schools 8. Extension of remedial instruction on all grade levels. Lexington,Massachusetts Dear Mr.Smith; CONCLUSION To help the citizens of Lexington understand what the school is attempting In this section of the report, the Superintendent usually expresses his apprecia- to do and how it is being done, this report will give my impressions and interpre- tion to the School Committee, principals, teachers, secretaries, custodians, cafeteria tations of the kind of education given to our pupils, not trying to cover all phases employees and other associates of the schools for the cooperation and understanding of it, but including many of the essentials of the classroom work and related extended to him during the school year. Parent-Teacher Associations and countless activities. other organizations are also included. This 1 wish to do at this time and with the utmost sincerity. I have been privileged to work with fine people throughout The pupils in grades nine to twelve are changing from youths to young adults. the year and my associations have given me great pleasure as well as making The work of the school, stated simply, is to help make their development as possible some real accomplishments. complete and successful as possible. It seems to me that, in a school in New England from which two out of three pupils continue their education beyond But I should like to widen this group worthy of praise and commendation. high school, this is a four-year process that is definitely helped by taking place During the year 1954 the citizens of Lexington were asked to approve a record in one school unit. school budget, to vote close to a million and a half dollars for two elementary buildings, and to appropriate funds to two committees for preliminary building Starting in the ninth grade, the pupils are working toward a somewhat definite plans. These were major issues calling for wise and deliberate judgment and goal and this continues through their high school course. They are getting adjusted pledging the future financial resources of Lexington, Only people vitally concerned to the high school aim of using their opportunities to prepare for what comes with the welfare of their children and confident of the future of their town, state after high school, whether it be further education or starting to earn a living. It and nation would rise and unanimously vote the actions recommended. Without is the beginning of a developing process that comes to them through the general a dissenting vote, Lexington in 1954 granted every school request presented. point of view of the high school teachers toward classroom work, and through the atmosphere of the school that emphasizes worthwhile accomplishment. It gives me a great sense of pride and gratification to end this report with Furthermore, they are learning what their strengths and weaknesses are in different a word of high commendation to the citizens of Lexington for the outstanding types of classroom work, as compared with others in their classes and as compared support rendered our schools during the year 1954. with the requirements of higher institutions or of the people for whom they may someday be working, "Know thyself" is important. And knowing something Respectfully submitted, about the opportunities of the future, and what is required as well as what is offered in college and in the business world, is also important, The task of making JOHN BLACKHALL SMITH, their plans for the future fit their talents and interests reasonably well is the basis and chief motivating force of our students' high school education. Superintendent of Schools The new building inspires both pupils and teachers to do their school work well, and it provides many excellent facilities for so doing. Its bright and cheerful classrooms, its science rooms, art room, gymnasium, cafeteria and audio-visual room are outstanding among schools, The library is beautiful and completely equipped for the study of reference materials and for the enjoyment of good reading in comfort. The spirit of the student body and faculty is definitely improved by the pleasant and well-planned features of the building in which they do their work. But a good building does not alone make a good school, so the faculty is meeting the challenge to provide good teaching in many commendable ways. 196 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN OF LEXINGTON 195 who do the job. Pupils who go to a furniture store, or to the airport for a guided Modem teaching is more than assigning lessons and hearing recitations. Of course explanation concerning the weather station and aviation devices, or to a newspaper there is much of that in all classes, but there is also a great variety of ways plant get much practical information. Trips to science museums, art exhibits, or of arousing the minds of the young people to understand the material being taught, the theater add much enrichment to the classroom studies. At least a hundred Lex- to develop the desire to learn. and to acquire the habits and skills of studying. The pupils attend town meetings each year, and committees of pupils talk with encs teachers are all trying to the best of their abilities to provide effective and inspiring ington officials to get information about local government. Representative students are invited to attend meetings of he Rotary Club; others go to student conferences teaching,as the following examples show. at nearby schools and to the student dinners of the United Council on World Affairs. All freshmen have instruction in the use of the library, to give them a working During the year numerous guests come to speak on subjects on which they knowledge of the library and its various tools. Students from other classes are are authorities; for example, a Lexington realtor, foreign students from nearby given special instruction when it is needed, and all are guided and encouraged in colleges, the Diplomatic Attaché of the Saar, an American correspondent for a their reading. French newspaper, and a Lexington lady well-known in the field of art. Pupils act as hosts to these guests; they are invited, transported (if necessary). intro- Instead of moving the projectors to the classrooms, teachers have the pupils duced to members of the faculty and to the class, and their visit is made as en- go to the audio-visual room, where our projector is always ready. One hundred joyable as possible, They are, moreover, thanked verbally at departure and in forty-seven films are scheduled for this year. Only films that have definite value writing later. Experiences of this kind have real value to the students. to enrich classroom work or the program of school clubs are used. Sets of film strips, in addition to models, specimens and charts,are a part of the science equip- Several courses aim especially to develop the desire and skill to get informa- ment. Also recordings of poetry, plays and good music, and such records as "I Can tion from many sources. In many classes, for example, mimeographed assign- Hear It Now"are used in related classes. ment sheets are used covering a topic or unit of study which takes a period of days or weeks to complete. In some classes more than one textbook is used— That the science department is improving in many ways is shown by the special sometimes three or four, or even more. Magazines written specially for pupils projects displayed at the Science Fair.The homemaking courses emphasize practical are used to present and interpret current social, political and scientific news. learning and application of the knowledge and skills used by a good homemaker; They give the background needed to understand the problems and carefully re- and an effort is being made to provide part-time courses of interest to all girls. veal all points of view without bias. In addition to the many reference books, The art room is a beehive of young people enjoying the expression of their artistic magazines and pamphlets in the library, some are kept in the classrooms where feelings. The results are colorful, intriguing, and sometimes pleasing, and often they are easily available. bewi Ideri ng. In these courses, also, pupils get experience in being chairman or secretary Training for office work is made as practical as possible. Each member of of the class, in working together on committees, in making reports on material the typing classes is appointed to work once a week for the teachers, making they have obtained from their own independent reading, in following parlia- assignment sheets and other material used in teaching. Members of the typing mentary procedure, in taking part in forums and on panels, and in taking notes classes also do a great deal of clerical work for the office. During senior year on these reports and on lecturesgiven bytheir teachers to P prepare them to take instruction is given in what employers expect from office workers and in how to notes in college. This is participation with a purpose—not merely raking part. Such apply for a job. Business students then have an interview with a local businessman group work gives experience in leadership and fellowship, planning, using a who has agreed to cooperate in this training. variety of materials, applying problem-solving techniques, thinking clearly, sum- marizing, organizing, evaluating and then presenting their ideas clearly and con- In the mathematics classes information is given on the use of mathematics vincingfy. Pupils are thus learning to understand others, to have a tolerant in numerous lines of work. Pamphlets and films about preparation for engineering attitude toward those who are different from themselves, to know about the and conferences with representatives from colleges give additional information to problems of our country and our place in world affairs, to listen with courtesy those who are interested. and to express their ideas tactfully. The Public Address system is used to provide speech training. The Monday Since English and the social studies form a core of content studies which morning opening exercises, conducted by pupils and participated in by the pupils involve all four communication processes (speaking, listening, reading and writ- in all homerooms, is a sincere and impressive experience. A student committee ing) both departments try to follow practices in common which will cut down has charge of making the daily announcements. Members of the Audio-Visual overlaps and repetitions and take advantage of motivation opportunities which Club attend to the technical adjustments of the P.A. apparatus for announcements may exist from time to time more prominently in one or the other of those sub- and for rallies and assemblies in the gym, They also run the projectors when films ject fields. are shown. To this end, a constantly growing series of guide sheets is used in common In order to show the connection of the classroom study with its use in daily in both fields. Some of these are "Simplified Rules for Parliamentary Proce- living, students make trips to Iearn by seeing and by hearing first hand from those 198 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN OF LEXINGTON 197 dure", "Making Discussions Profitable and Enjoyable", "Preparing and Participat- 1; ing in Panel Discussion", "Analyses of Sample Essay-Type Answers", and "Writ- �r • '; 1 '`i kV, ' `,i ing a Source Theme". 1 i1. i i fix;. k Much attention is given in both fields to sharing assignments and to the it$'•‘-,, F + 'proper timing of teaching expressional skills. Since the students in a given k aL 4ark� I*#1 ' • English class are, in so far as possible, kept together in the corresponding social - ' , studies class, the two teachers concerned work together during the year. What a* is taught in the English section is soon thereafter applied in the social studies f F. t • class. Moreover, a skill once attained is kept polished by referring social studies Ail. papers to the English teacher and vice versa. . - I ,,' 1 - IIIR/Ry•I / ' The largest continuous areas of correlation lie in parliamentary practice and i�1, ��A in writing from sources. Parliamentary procedure is approached through corn- ;:s, is ;� ,J i• mittee work in English in grade 9 and is broadened until students in grade 11 r ¢1 1It ' 4 have a full discussion period each week under their own parliamentary organize- 1 ' : l �%r s tion. By this time they are equipped for managing their own class periods in ! / 1 I. American History and later in American Problems. Source writing is introduced r ...-, in grade 9 through library and class practices which eliminate direct quoting .`.+• ' 1',1 . �. from reference works, teach pupils to use several sources and to write in their s'.• t w .`". own words. Source work grows in scope until students in grades 11 and 12 ;':'fi:: '! f write joint English-social studies research papers 3500 to 3000 words long and _ - } carefully documented. - $ ` f # 4 Together with the many good schools in this section of the country, Lexing- ton High School has an excellent reputation among those familiar with secondary ' education. Every year its graduates are on the honor rolls of leading colleges. • i• �y!t ` , The opportunities given pupils to develop their abilities to participate effectively ile.. " •� -- ��,. as good citizens in solving intellectual problems have brought special commenda- '-"" v S. ' F „ ,� '- Ali tion. Many features of the new building have attracted the attention and ap- if':• proval of visitors from various parts of the country. But the challenge is still .. _ 1 " 1 before us to continue to improve our instruction, to arouse pupils who neglect } fillE ) S + e F their educational opportunities, and to provide better programs for those not �t� �. ' interested in academic work. i• *, Respectfully submitted, ' MANFRED L.WARREN, " Principal. w L - — ; a ;.-. .-. _ Junior High Students Gather Inspiration from Captain Parker TOWN OF LEXINGTON 199 200 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE them to express more correctly and fluently in words and on paper the ideas which are brought to their thinking in History,Geography,Science,etc. At the same time, JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL they recognize that to be able to express themselves with meaning, there must be a background of facts, principles of science and social living which comes only from study and research. Learning in this fashion gives the much-needed motive of Mr.John Blackhall Smith present urgency (which the core program boasts) and at the same time insures the full instruction in what are termed the important school subjects—which latter Superintendent of Schools Lexington,Massachusetts virtue !s sometimes lacking in the core program, Dear Mr.Smith: II. If the above outlined program of instruction is to be promoted as effectively as possible, it is imperative that two conditioning factors in our present Junior High This report is submitted with three major objectives in mind: School program be improved as soon as possible. These two factors are fa) class size and lb/ teacher load. 1. To interpret our present educational program in terms of the growth of boys and girls enrolled in the 7th and 8th grades. a. It is immediately apparent that the above two factors are closely 2. To point to some of the steps that need to be taken in order to inter-related. Without reference to that relationship let it be strengthen that program, clearly recognized that in continuing classes of thirty-six pupils 3. To present some major considerations for an early return of the at Junior High School age we are guilty of short-changing boys 9th grade to the Junior High School. and girls of their right to a maximum of individual attention. At present, out of twenty-eight classes, only four classes are less 1. This is our first opportunity to express in print the many advantages we are than thirty pupils. There are fifteen classes of thirty-four to enjoying as a result of moving into our new quarters. For the first time since the thirty-five pupils, seven classes of thirty-six and two classes of Junior High School was first organized in Lexington, parents can feel less appre- thirty-seven pupils. We must acknowledge, however, that for hension about the moving of 6th grade pupils to Junior High School. They need the past few years and at present writing space limitations have no longer fear that early sophistication will result from being associated with the made reduction of class sizes impossible. "ideas" of very much older adolescents. The Senior High School group is in its own separate building (much to its advantage as well as ours). The pattern that b. We must constantly be alert not only to the over-size of classes is set in Junior High School now is one entirely in keeping with the normal develop- but also to above over-teaching schedules. An overloaded ment of the 12-14 years age group. We are experiencing a wholesome enthusiasm teacher certainly cannot perform to the best of her ability and on the part of boys and girls in that age group who no longer feel the need of give the attention that we believe necessary to individual needs. Teachers should have sufficient time in the daily schedule for "living up " to the social patterns of 11th and 12th grade pupils. Our pupils feel planning and consultation. complete freedom in expressing the normal reactions of very young adolescents. With that freedom comes growth in accepting more responsibility which they Ill. It has been generally accepted that the Junior High School's major function feel is very real because they know they have an identity of their own, The oppor- is to provide a learning environment best adapted to meet the needs of pupils at a tunities for leadership and citizenship training are greatly augmented. Junior particular stage of growth. One of the clearly identified needs is that of growth High School pupils know they alone are responsible for our building and its grounds. in assuming responsibilities. It is exactly at this point that the 9th grade, as a They feel a pride of possessorship which was not possible when the Senior High part of the Junior High School, serves a vitally important need—the need to feel shared the building. They are quick to recognize that they alone must assume the important in the leadership and fellowship among one's own fellows. Those adults responsibility for attractive surroundings. who have been closely associated with the 14-16 boy or girl in group learning and social situations know that in the 9th grade, where the Junior High School is a The program of studies follows a pattern generally accepted in progressive separate unit, the boy and girl have a rich experience in growth towards maturity schools, nation-wide, as sound in principle. Rather than following a core program, which is denied them as 9th grade pupils in a four-year high school. we emphasize a well-integrated program which insures systematic and planned growth in each of the major subject areas. We plan our class groups and teach- This can be spelled out very specifically. Take John, a 7th grade boy, first ing assignments so that there is an opportunity for close correlation in teaching coming to the Junior High School. He looks forward to the new situation. No units. The degree of correlation is very much dependent on the opportunities longer is he largely under the direction of a single teacher. No longer does he teachers have to confer and plan together. Ideally, the English teacher and the feel the security of being among only those boys and girls whom he has known for Social Studies teacher, as well as the teachers of Art, Music, Science, Mathematics years. He meets new teachers and new pupil associates. The adjustment to all and Industrial and Household Arts who work with the same group of pupils, should the new facets in his school experience pretty much occupies his full time in the plan their daily programs so that pupils see in a realistic way the importance of 7th grade. When John becomes an 8th grader he begins to feel quite at home. their learning in specific areas. They study English because they realize it enables His voice is heard in Student Council more often; he volunteers to assume leader- 202 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN OF LEXINGTON 201 ship roles; he begins to feel the importance of his own part in the life of the school REPORT OF THE community, But his effort in leadership roles is limited by its newness. He depends COORDINATOR OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION a great deaf on teacher-help. He is almost ready to stand on his own in many functions but he is still a rather young boy, Mr. John Blackhall Smith Then comes an important change. John is at the first stages of physical Superintendent of Schools maturation. He loses his high childish voice, he begins to think of himself as a Lexington, Massachusetts man; he needs to assert that new feeling of importance. He needs to assert it under teachers who have chosen to work with early adolescents. He needs to find pear Mr. Smith: himself in roles of leadership in which he knows he is important—he is a member of the upper class in the school. And he has had a beginning in assuming more mature responsibilities in the 8th grade. John now has assurance --- he knows My first report will of necessity be brief. Since this is a new position, these better what to do and feels competence at an age that is golden in the fascinating first weeks have been used to get acquainted with policies and personnel. All experience of seeking self-expression, elementary classrooms have been visited and conferences have been held with the principals, supervisors, directors and a number of the teachers. It is the above, briefly developed, opportunity for realistic acceptance of re- sponsibility at a very important stage of growth, which John loses if he goes from I have been impressed by the sincere, conscientious work of the teachers. This the 8th grade to the Senior High School where he must assume the role of the is reflected in the basic programs carried on in each elementary school, Teachers under-classman. The situation simply cannot give him the experience in real seem anxious to find better ideas, techniques and methods for improving their leadership which he is now ready to assume. work. In a questionnaire that was received from each teacher asking for opinions about the curriculum, it was interesting to note the areas they felt we should study. Plans are now in the formative stages that will bring together the best thinking of Are we following the course best for John and his younger brother, if we long postpone the return of the 9th grade to the Junior High School? It is hoped that the 100 elementary teachers, 6 principals and 5 supervisors and directors. the recommendation implied in this report will be given thorough consideration, American Education Week witnessed about 2000 adults visiting classrooms Respectfully submitted, indicating high parent interest. My observation at a few parent-teacher association meetings gives me a feeling that the Lexington teaching staff—from teachers to MERRILL F. NORLfN, administrators—can count on the parent support so necessary to continue a good school system. Principal In weekly meetings held with elementary principals I have been pleased to discover the very able leadership that this group is giving teachers. One gets the feeling of teamwork—of sharing ideas (and problems)---to the end that teachers may be assisted and encouraged to develop even better programs for children. At this time it may be worth calling attention to two problems as we plan ahead. First, the community has been kept tremendously busy planning and pro- viding sufficient classrooms. It is my feeling, however, that as soon as possible class sizes should be reduced to contain no more than a maximum of 30 pupils in the intermediate grades and 25 in the primary grades. To achieve this goal will take time, money and patience. Second, the elementary principals could profit by having more clerical assistance, thus enabling them to spend additional time and effort on the instructional program. Respectfully submitted, PAUL F. POEHLER,JR., Coordinator of Elementary Education TOWN OF LEXINGTON 203 204 ANNUAL REPORTS - .r d '_..A.--, REPORT OF THE :ti �• ' ,, AMERICANIZATION INSTRUCTOR * Mr. John Blackball Smith . ' �I - • Superintendent of Schools y-' Lexington, Massachusetts A 'd • ,.• 4` Dear Mr, Smith; # Classes in Adult Civic Education are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings x:� i from 7:30 to 9 in the Junior High School building and are open to all men and w women above 18 years of age who are interested in preparing for American citizen- �,�. �} ship, and who are desirous of learning about our democratic form of government. _ .41, , , a;•::; During the past year the following nationalities were represented in our classes: -'t- t..t_=;.' y Italian, Latvian, Armenian, French, Swedish, Danish, Polish, Hungarian and Porto cc Rican. This group earned their livelihood in the following occupations: Farm labor, �., s housework, clothing factory, radio, tailor-designer, construction work, precision tool Ale.____ f I I— and design, retired business and retired education. a tT ' A great deal of time is spent on the development of an understanding of basic -- • '" 111' EEnglish. Many of our students have fine backgrounds in foreign education but are W ? a naturally handicapped by the lack of understanding of both oral and written Eng-�„ clish. Before a great deal can be accomplished in the preparation for citizenship •• — I41' � this weakness has to be overcome. '' J,� - cy - - As a working knowledge of our language is secured, considerable time is de- ,` , G �+eM* ,`�� 0 o voted to learning some of the essentials of our American history and the develop- ., S , ., cm. ment of our form of government. There are many discussions on our country as it exists today and its relations with people in other countries. i.a — ,rma- - 1 1: re t 1 Most of our students are, of course, interested in securing citizenship papers �w.,,., i; \.' ' and all of those enrolled during the past year secured first papers and eight of that •' -' ° i group filed for their second and final citizenship documents. In preparation for '44'4 $i the various citizenship tests, considerable time is spent in a question and answer Mos procedure in developing the necessary information for the formal examination. —-- 1 3: ,1/4. ,dr • 14!, It has been possible to divide our students into three groups --- beginners, 1 intermediate and advanced—and by so doing we find common interests that make .� ae possible faster advancement in their preparation for their union with our country. 5r .:.'1. Respectfully submitted, GLADYS M. ANDERSON, Americanization Instructor TOWN OF LEXINGTON 205 206 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF MUSIC DIRECTOR OF ADULT EDUCATION Mr. John Blackhall Smith Mr. John Blackhall Smith Superintendent of Schools Superintendent of Schools Lexington, Massachusetts Lexington, Massachusetts Dear Mr. Smith: Dear Mr. Smith: EVENING SCHOOL During the past year the Music Department of the Lexington Schools has been most active. Our primary function has been to bring as much good music to as Evening School opened in September with 31 classes in 21 different courses many students as we could reach,and by so doing to create and develop a love for with a teaching staff of 21. Two new courses, one in Family Meals and one in and a better understanding of the music of the masters, past and present. Party Refreshments, were offered for the first time. If we had had the facilities, we could have filled 6 classes instead of the 3. Classes in advanced shorthand and Toward that end, the elementary grades, in addition to their singing, have typewriting were added. engaged in rhythmic activities, toy orchestra, experience in guided listening to the works of great composers, of famous orchestras and singers, participation in Glee Each year there is an increasing demand for courses in our Adult Education Clubs, instrumental music classes, orchestra and band. In the spring of each year program. ff it were possible to provide the course requested,our enrollment would the Glee Clubs and orchestras of each elementary school present a concert, have been close to 1,200. Because each Course of an Arts and Crafts nature is limited to 20 and because our facilities limit the number of classes in any one Junior High School offers general music one period per week to all students. course,we were able to accommodate only about half of those who wanted to enroll This course offers sight-singing, part reading, music listening and project work. in the evening school. Because of the large number of requests for courses in Boys' and girls' Glee Clubs, orchestra, band and instrumental classes augment this millinery, basketry and French, plans are being made to include these in the courses program. for next year. On the Senior High School level elective chorus classes, boys' Glee Club, The Vocational Division of the Massachusetts Department of Education, which Freshman-Sophomore girls' Glee Club, Junior-Senior girls' Glee Club, orchestra and supervises our Adult Education program, has for the past two years presented a band are offered. As added features, the Senior High School has a Madrigal group, weekly program on WBZ-TV known as The How Show. On this program teachers girls' octet, boys' octet and presents annually a Gilbert and Sullivan Operetta. Last in Adult Education throughout the state present the techniques of their courses. April our Senior Orchestra was honored by being the only high school orchestra in We are proud that nine of our Evening School teachers have appeared on The the State asked to put on an exhibition concert at the Annual Convention of How Show. Massachusetts Music Educators in Worcester. At the annual exhibit last spring the cafeteria and corridors of the new high On May 1, 1954, the Lexington Schools were host to the Northeastern Massa- school made an ideal setting for the display of the work completed In the classes. chusetts Music Festival at which over 5,000 boys and girls, representing Junior The widespread interest in this program was indicated by the more than 3,000 and Senior High Schools in Middlesex and Essex counties, took part in auditions, people from Lexington and surrounding towns who came to see the exhibit. Many parade and a combined band concert on Parker Field, Perhaps the success of the of the visitors praised the quality, beauty and fine workmanship of the articles Festival may be attested to by the increased instrumental music enrollment which produced. Their comments indicated that they were impressed with the very now exceeds 500 students. satisfying use which could be made of one's leisure time in the evening school. May I express to our administrators,faculty and townspeople my deep apprecia- Respectfully submitted, tion for their help and support during this past year. HERBERT M. GODDARD, Respectfully submitted, Director of Adult Education DONALD J. GILLESPIE, JR., Director of Music 208 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN OP LEXINGTON 207 core of the physical education program, but is subject to changes from year to year. REPORT OF THE A master schedule is also being worked out in both Junior and Senior High Schools. DIRECTOR OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION As an innovation this year, the Physical Education Department is conducting an after-school play period once a week for both boys and girls in the elementary schools. In a few schools special classes called corrective gymnastics are helping Mr. John Blackhall Smith children needing extra work in physical education. With the purchase of mats for Superintendent of Schools all elementary schools tumbling has become a welcome addition to the curriculum. Lexington, Massachusetts In Junior High an extensive intramural program in addition to varsity sports is Dear Mr. Smith: conducted for boys by the regular classroom teachers. The girls also enjoy regular During the last year great progress has been made in the Lexington Schools in after-school athletic activities. In Senior High large numbers of boys and girls take the field of Health, Safety and Physical Education, part in both intramural and varsity athletics. With the expanded facilities in the new school, greater emphasis is being placed upon individual games and sports which may be played in adult life. Activities such as tennis, golf, badminton, HEALTH horseshoes, handball, bait-casting, etc., are offered to Junior and Senior boys and girls. With the corrective rooms open for individual pupil activity, new emphasis In order to have all teachers more health-conscious a one-day Health Workshop, is also placed upon body-building and postural training, with outstanding leaders in the field of health as coordinators, was conducted last March. Previous to this, the new Massachusetts State Department health film, Although the physical education staff has increased, it is still inadequate to School Health in Action, was shown to all school personnel. As an outgrowth of meet the needs of Lexington's growing school population. It is impossible to satis- this workshop and film, school health has become a vital concern of all teachers factorily care for the pupils in regular physical education classes to say nothing of and administrators. The teachers are more and more frequently referring their giving important individual help in overcoming postural, strength and coordination pupils' health problems to the two school nurses, Mrs. Ruth Clarke and Mrs. Eliza- deficiencies. The after-school program in the elementary schools is inadequate beth Maher. An important addition to health service is a full-time dental hygienist, when compared with some of the surrounding communities. Miss Catherine Megerdichian, who, with the cooperation of the local dentists, is checking on the dental problems of every school child in Lexington. CONCLUSION Under the guidance of an elementary school health committee, teachers have selected the textbooks of the American Book Company to serve as a basic text in In the Lexington Schools during the past year several worthwhile improvements Health.A complete set of fourth-grade health books has been placed in all schools. have been made in the field of Health, Safety and Physical Education. However, Next year a set will be purchased for the fifth grades. in addition, a graded book in the area of physical education, further progress is dependent on additional per- and teacher's guide has been given to all elementary teachers so that there will be sonnei. With an increased staff each child will be given more opportunity to Continuity throughout the six grades. The health committee is also arranging a participate in physical activities which lead to better skills, improved coordination master plan of improved teaching techniques, plus lists of supplementary materials and strength and added wholesome interest in sports and games, Lexington will and films. In order to keep the teachers better informed on modern trends, develop increasingly better citizens because more physical education results in an speakers and films are a part of the regular teachers' meetings. enriched child better able to adjust to adulthood and life's situations. SAFETY Respectfully submitted, In addition to the excellent daily instruction in safety given by the classroom teacher, two valuable accomplishments during the past year should be noted. EDWARD E. ABELL, Director of Physical Education First is the working out of a master plan for teaching safety in the elementary grades under the guidance of the health and safety committee. Second, with the cooperation of teachers,custodians and administrators an outstanding job was done last spring in scotchlite-taping one thousand bicycles of Lexington children, PHYSICAL EDUCATION In physical education,with the collaboration of the entire staff, a master sched- ule has been organized for the first six grades. This will serve as the fundamental TOWN OF LEXINGTON 20910 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE by the Lexington Tuberculosis Committee. Of 487 pupils tested, 3 were found to have positive patch tests, but in subsequent chest X-rays were found to be free of Mr. John Smith active communicable tuberculosis. The X-raying of the eleventh and twelfth grade Mr. John Blackhallact of Schoolsmithstudents was also provided for by the Lexington Tuberculosis Committee. An Supexcellent film from Middlesex Health Association concerning tuberculosis was Lexington, Massachusetts shown to the students, preceded by a discussion on tuberculosis by the school nurse. Three hundred eight students were X-rayed and all were negative. One Dear Mr. Smith: hundred fifty-nine teachers and other school personnel had chest X-rays in com- pliance with the state law requiring chest X-rays every three years. We are happy In submitting a report of the accomplishments and future plans of the present to report that these also were all negative. health program in the Lexington Public Schools, we would first like to state briefly what we consider the main purposes and functions of the health services. In addition to testing for tuberculosis, the two school nurses worked in con- junction with the Board of Health sanitarian, Richard Jackson, nurse Florence The health services comprise of procedures designed to maintain the physical Kinsman, R.N., and Howard Potter, M.D., in conducting three immunization clinics and mental health of the public and school personnel, to prevent diseases, and to at Cary Memorial Hall, for prevention of tetanus and diphtheria. A total of 360 children were immunized between the ages of 5 and 17. help in the correction of remedial defects. The school nurses act as consultants to the teachers helping every teacher become "health'conscious" and helping her to acquire the skills necessary to keep the environment healthful. The school In order to standardize the first aid procedure in our schools, we prepared a nurses conduct a general supervision of the health of the children, bringing their First Aid Guide, approved by the school physicians, for our teachers and principals, 9� needs and conditions to the attention of the teachers, parents, administrators and This was prepared in an effort to assist the teachers in caring for the numerous community groups. sudden illnesses and accidents occurring in the schools during the year. This guide outlines the treatment, evaluation, and responsibility for injuries and illnesses. In our efforts to accomplish the above services in the year January 1954 to Other information concerning the nurses' and teachers' responsibilities to keep a healthful environment in the schools was offered to the teachers by means of group January 1955, our program included: assisting our school physicians, Harold J. Crumb, M.D., Mary Perry, M.D., and Howard Potter, M.D., with the physical ap- conferences, teacher-nurse conferences and health materials. We also prepared praisals of pupils in grades 1, 4, 7, 10 and 12. In grades 1 and 4 the parents information concerning school health services to be included in the Handbook for were given the choice of having the physical examinations by their own physician •Parents. or being in attendance at the school examination. Of 977 children examined, 539 were done by family physician, 111 by the school physician with the parent in at- tendance, 327 by the school physician without the parent. In grades 7, 10 and 12, three excellent courses in Mental Hygiene, Tuberculosis and Diabetes, conducted 823 students were examined by the school physicians. This included students at Simmons College and at Waltham Hospital. participating in school athletics. For our future plans, we hope to continue developing a close relationship with "Screening tests", — those preliminary evaluations of vision and hearing to our teachers, school personnel, students and their parents in an effort to provide screen out those children needing further examination and diagnosis by qualified our utmost assistance with their medical problems. specialists—were conducted in the odd grades 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11, in compliance with the previous state law. However, since the new state Jaw requires annual We wish to thank the teachers and school administrators for their cooperation screening of all students commencing September 1954, this is now in effect. and kindness which has helped us immeasurably in conducting what we have strived to make a good school health program. Using the Massachusetts Vision Test for the eye tests and the Pure Tone Audiometer for the hearing tests, we examined 2,494 students' eyes and referred Respectfully submitted, 243 to eye specialists. One thousand seven hundred forty-three pupils were given hearing tests and 46 were referred to otologists. The Lexington Lions Club was RUTH L. CLARKE, RA, of great assistance in providing examinations and glasses for children from needy families. ELIZABETH E. MAHER, R.N. School Nurses Our program for the prevention of diseases included patch-testing of children of the first grade, chest X-rays of the students in the eleventh and twelfth grades, and chest X-rays of the teachers, custodians and clerical workers for detection of tuberculosis. The materials for patch testing the first grade pupils were provided TOWN OF LEXINGTON .211 212 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE PARKER SUPERINTENDENT OF BUILDINGS New o lightingopower service installed lights Remodeled girls' toilet Some painting Mr. John Blackhall Smith New corkboard installed Superintendent of Schools Sanded and refinished desks Lexington, Massachusetts -- Auditorium seats replaced Dear Mr. Smith: HANCOCK During the year many new products have been tested in several schools, Some 1 Coat exterior paint new items and equipment have been bought and found more economical and more Exterior pointed efficient. Quantity buying and controlled use of supplies have enabled our cus- Office and auditorium painted todians to do a fine job of keeping our buildings clean and respectable at lower than anticipated costs in spite of continued increases in enrollment. FRANKLIN Our custodial staff has been increased by one full time man who replaces two Exterior painted part time workers at Adams and Fiske. 2 New large windows replaced A large percentage of maintenance work this year has been a definite improve- MUNROE ment of buildings rather than just repair work. 1 Room new lights installed and acoustical tile ceiling Sanded and refinished desks More and more our buildings are used for other than school activities causing New auditorium curtain installed additional wear and much extra work by custodial staff. Each new building and addition requires a great amount of time, labor and planning just prior to its oc- CENTER AND JUNIOR HIGH cupancy to make it suitable for use. Approximately 140 hours were needed to clean and set up furniture in the Fiske Addition. Replaced all traps in heating system New lawn mower and snow blower Considerable damage was caused by hurricanes Carol and Edna. All repairs Play yard graded and seeded have been made and even though part of the Parker roof was blown away, school Broken seats in auditorium replaced opened on time. i Boiler retubed Some classrooms and corridors painted and desks Following are principal repairs and improvements made during the year: refinished Shop and refinishing room ceilings renewed and ADAMS painted and walls painted 1 Room remodeled for physical education use Remodeled girls' toilet Venetian blinds in office 2 New oil burners Expansion public address system 2 Rooms new lights and acoustical ceilings Resurfaced parking area HIGH SCHOOL Sanded and refinished desks Broken windows repaired Gym floor sealed Corridors, toilets, and nurse's room painted Gym ceiling acoustical tiled and new speakers installed in gym and locker rooms FISKE Several rooms acoustical tiled Boys' showers made vandal proof Master clock overhauled Respectfully submitted, Kitchen equipment installed, partition removed, plumbing and wiring revised E. BURBANK SAUL, Repainting of some exterior surfaces Superintendent of Buildings Replacement of all exterior classroom doors TOWN OF LEXINGTON 213 214: ANNUAL REPORTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATISTICS SALARIES 1954 Appropriation for Salaries $725,820.66 Expenditures: General Control: Superintendent, Secretaries $21,448.26 AND Expenses of Instruction: Principals' Salaries 41,841.49 Teachers' Salaries 591,191.14 Expenses Operating School Plant: Wages of Janitors 53,682.68 FINANCIAL REPORTS Maintenance: Repairs, etc. 4,200.01 Auxiliary Agencies: Health 6,656.64 Miscellaneous Expenses: OF THE Atypical Education 522.75 Total Expenditures for Salaries 719,542.97 Unexpended Salary Budget $6,277.69 LEXINGTON SCHOOLS EXPENSES 1954 Appropriation for Expenses ... $177,963.00 Expenditures: General Expense: GENERAL INFORMATION School Committee $092.23 Superintendent's Other Expenses 2,092.23 Expenses of Instruction: Textbooks 10,340.54 Stationery and Supplies 28,095.80 Expenses Operating School plan: AND Fuel 22,527.74 Misc. (Power, Janitors' Supplies) 27,795.44 Maintenance Repairs, etc. 51,1 i 1.07 DIRECTORY Auxiliary Agencies: Libraries 2,180.95 Health 801.50 Transportation 21,721.66 Miscellaneous Expenses: Sundries 1,1 17.96 1 9 5 4 Atypical Education 299.37 Outlays—New Equipment 9,545.15 Total Expenditures for Expenses 177,925.24 Unexpended Expense Budget $37.76 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 215 216 ANNUAL REPORTS SUMMARY OF SCHOOL COSTS Expenditures: Total 1954 Expenditures for Salaries and Expenses $897,468.21 Salaries of Instructors 562.65 Income and Reimbursements: Tuition: Unexpended Balance $ 246.90 Town of Bedford $3,500.00 Total Expenditures from Town Appropriation $6,683.60 Other Tuition 3,534.52 Credits to Vocational Education Handicraft Classes: Reimbursement-Commonwealth of Mass. .... $2,449.19* Commonwealth of Massachusetts: School Funds and State Aid for Public Tuition 216.08 Schools—Chapter 70 117,400.00 Registration Fees 580.00 3,245.27 State Wards 5,881.13 Rentals and Miscellaneous 1,989.05 Net Cost for 1954 $3,618.33 Total Income 132,304.70 Anrericanixation Classes Net Cost of Schools'Salaries and Expenses for 1954 $765,163.51 Appropriation $208.00 Expenditures: SEGREGATED BUDGETS-1954 Salaries 200.00 200.00 Vocational Education Tuition Supplies 8.00 8.00 Appropriation $5,881.00 Total Expenditures $208.00 Special Appropriation, October 1954 2,000.00 Special Appropriation, December 1954 1,181.43 $9,062.43 Income: Reimbursement: Commonwealth of Massachusetts $100.00 Expenditures: Tuition 7,394.33 Transportation 1,667.40 9,061.73 Net Cost for 1954 $108.00 Unexpended Balance $ .70 Total Expenditures $9,061.73 Out-of-State Travel Income: Appropriation $500.00 Reimbursement: Expenditures: Tuition 1,681.36* Travel 454.83 $454 83 Transportation 314,40* 1,995.76 Unexpended Balance $ 45.17 Net Cost for 1954 $7,065.97 Net Cost far 1954 $454.83 * This reimbursement is based on the expenditures for the year ending August 31, 1953. SUMMARY—ALL SCHOOL BUDGETS Total appropriation All School Budgets 1954 $936,543.86 Vocational Education---Handicraft Classes Total expenditures All School Budgets 1954 934,181.29 Appropriation $7,1 10.50 Total income and reimbursement All School Budgets 1954 143,651.00 Expenditures: Salaries of Director, Instructors, Clerical and Net Cost of All School Budgets for 1954 $790,530.29 Janitors $6,675.04 Supplies and Equipment 188.56 6,863.60 * This reimbursement is based on the expenditures for the year ending August Unexpended Balance $ 264.90 31, 1953. George Barden Fund 291.46 Smith-Hughes Income 271.19 Total $ 809.55 LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT (Includes Junior and Senior High Schools) JANUARY 1, 1954 TO DECEMBER 31, 1954 INCOME m v."_ n _78 C t , 8 x 8 411- F 3 mi 132 mm (3 ua. - r LL .RCT m $2,985.81 Bal.-Jan. 1, 7954 .......... Town Appropriation 12,892.56 0 Admissions $1,556.74 $3,673.41 8.50 5,238,65 TOTALS Z $21,117.92 o EXPENDITURES r Cleaning, etc. ....,.. 186.30 32.00 128.30 909.95 95.00 63.85 43.80 14.00 28.00 m 28.00 1,529,20 X Coaches' Expenses 9.26 9.26 Z Custodians, etc.... 323.00 355.80 678.80 Z Dues,etc:Ent.Fees 4.50 5.00 9.00 15.00 18.00 30.00 81.50 0 Equipment 492.85 !,063.87 60.00 3,816.78 662.08 287.44 150.69 18.00 18.00 406.33 6,976.04 Z Officials 176.00 49.30 413.75 316.00 22.80 977.85 Salaries-Physicians', Coaches 850.00 87.50 1,125.00 100.00 2,050.00 600.00 300.00 175.00 200.00 100.00 550.00 6,137.50 Printing 49.00 22.7514,00 85.75 ........, Rental 795.00 195.00 Transportation 287.00 84.60 273.10 8.40 511.60 267.00 84.00 52.50 179.25 97.501,844.95 ........... Guarantee 995.55 995.56 Movies 340.00 340.00 Miscellaneous 16.18 1.35 51.64 152.73 5.70 31.57 3.17 3,97 7.20273.51 TOTALS $2,008.33 $254.75 $3,441.42 $173.40 $9,480.17 $1,839.78 $784.86 $447.96 $415.22 $118.00 $132.70 $1,028.33 $20,124.92 N BALANCE-December 31, 1954 $993.00 V LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS PUPILS ENROLLED OCTOBER 1, 1954 BY GRADES AND BY AGES N Over Grand ' AGES 5 6 7 8 9 i 0 I l 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 19 Total Total Grade I 265 Girls 62 179 2 .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... 243 508 Grade II Boys .... 60 163 22 1 246 Girls 61 179 7 1 248 494 Grade III Boys 63 145 25 233 Girls $a ]30 ]1 .... 221 454 Grade IV Boys .... .... .... 36 140 24 5 1 206 Grade V Boys 1 53 1 1 1 31 1 197 Girls .... .... .... .... 52 114 12 1 179 376 Grade VI Boys .... .... .... .... .... 48 i 24 18 2 190 Z Girls 50 103 4 157 347 Z Special Class Boys 2 2 3 1 4 7 2 1 22 C y. Girls 2 1 1 1 .... 5 27 I-.. Grade VII Boys 46 107 17 2 1 .... .... .... .... .... 173 A'• Girls .... .... .... .... .... .... 44 99 14 1 1 .... .... .... .... .... 159 332 v. Grade VIII Bays ,,.. 6 30 64 19 3 .... .... .... .... .... 122 O Girls 5 51 52 8 3 119 241 N Grade IX Boys 32 59 25 5 1 .... .... .... 122 Girls .... .... .... .... .... .... ,... 47 65 13 1 126 243 Grade X Boys .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... 23 42 18 2 1 .... 86 Girls .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... 35 54 12 3 104 190 Grade X[ Bays ... 22 59 10 T 92 Girls 34 48 7 89 181 Grade XI! Boys .... .. 22 35 ]1 68 Girls 33 48 6 2 ,.., 89 157 Post Graduates Bays .,,, Girls 1 1 1 Total Boys 67 246 238 206 221 184 213 161 122 105 94 104 48 13 0 ,,.. 2022 Girls 62 240 261 174 175 183 165 156 113 109 105 94 58 7 2 .,,, 1904 GRAND TQTAL 129 486 499 380 396 367 378 317 235 214 199 198 106 20 2 3926 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 214 220ANNUAL REPORTS o , LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL ta & 3 u aGRADUATION m `a E m o a a a( PROGRAM]r P d N V.6 X _om 8 ,73 — £ a a,w ° a PROCESSIONAL—March from"Athalia" Mendelssohn d ui R 6 D 1- d d °- as m m E c ❑ " o "E - � 0❑ s INVOCATION Rev. Earl D. Hayward m E a c 4 V 2 N c':E U OI a A 2 o, REE E E E. E E E SENIOR CHORUS—"Gloria" .2 m 3 2 2 2 ? Gounod From the St. Cecilia Mass m v v Soloists: Ann Rosenberger,Alan Engborg, Richard Wharton Z C i uu 2< 22 < < < < < a ...I INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER sRichard L. Hale, President of Senior Class ova C z 'U x ADDRESS—"The Urge to Know" Dr. Nils Y, Wessell U o NN N N Vi y President of Tufts College H7 ,," m ry.. 03 m VS (I, a o N = u c c 0 SENIOR CHORUS—"Alleluia" Randall Thompson 1— N N .._ N N N N Z v v v by 1:5-6 AWARD OF PRIZES Principal Manfred L. Warren y�c n7 ,..4-0 n',< 4 - ..2., %-O W ,4 in c Q —Q v< m a (9.11 Q Q O `. Q O,t;,.6 a 0.—<o — —0.`r — m 0.—v o o cc- CONFERRING OF DIPLOMAS Mr. Richard P. Cromwell o< cvla. rP Q Cncn cnO� of the School Committee m; v o 2 N2 LTDm v n L' BENEDICTION Rev. Earl D. Hayward „z'^ N % ' 4; a m o m eo A n g vi R ^ e o .0.-.4. 031,9m, m a 0 .30 r, 000 U1m 0 n u7 RECESSIONAL—"Pomp and Circumstance" Elgar co n Mb0 `Dmp a) t- C'7 a-CV o., ^mom t• 0 O ,0; ;r4. r1 a1N p N- U 'D0'❑ (')00,^ 0 m,4 Q1,-(4. N1: 0.---L, o o -airs Wrory D, 4 7 c -o 'o 0 o.0 m '5 v�y ,•D r7 u7 CO u7 u, c`rV 1'7 n U O• In —.1, m_ • x o0 CARY MEMORIAL HALL $ r = a -5 o, o) a I z E v Uo ` - m Wednesday,June Ninth,Nineteen Hundred Fifty-Four th. oo Y 2 E .i c Zn - Q i u. I a 2r TOWN OF LEXINGTON 221 222 ANNUAL REPORTS LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL Patricia Anne Kaleta Heather Ann Nason William Ernest Karabats Donald E. Nottebart CLASS OF 1954 Cynthia Fay Karlson Frederick Reigh Nottebart Otis J.Keating Robert B. Kelley Joseph John O'Brien Irene F. Kiley John Osgood Richard Lowe Hale President Bernard J.Kinneen Mary Frances Panetta Lawrence G, Movsessian .Vice President Edward L, Kinneen Carole Anne Perkins Secretary Frederick Lloyd Kirkland Ann Pickering Frank Edgar Sands, 11 Christine Ruth Koester - Barbara Porter Karen Fowle Johnson Treasurer •• Lois E.Porter Judith Lillian Adams Carolyn Culler Joan Rose Lambert Sandra Gail Porthouse Arnold Deane Aldrich Henry Peter Lavenski Margaret LeahyJames J.RedmondRuth Cecilia Ambrose Charles Cosmo Dellovo Ann Mar g Margaret Marie Rees Michele Andolina Robert Anthony DeSimone Nancy Deborah Legro • Joan Marie Dexter Selden M.Loring,Jr. Arthur G.Richardson Virginia Ann Armstrong Mary B.Ricker g' Donald Peter Lund Joan Claire Diamond Donald William Roberts Patricia Barbosa John Barrett Douglas Sylvia W.Lunt H Beverly Anne Barry Chester Dymsza Dorothy Dean Lyon hnlbrobinson,Jr.JoGileWendellRobinson, Lorna Lowry Baxter Ann Louise Rosenberger Marjorie Esther Berg Alan Engborg Laurier B.MacDonald Martha Jane Rycroft John Windsor Berglund Herbert Walter Evans Frederick H.Maclnnis Ronald George Bettencourt Francis G.Mackie Janet C.Sampson John Bieren,Jr. Anastica Mary Farfaras Carole Sandra Maggioli Frank Edgar Sands, II Richard Edward Blodgett Hope Suzanne Fay Camille Rita Maguire William Arthur Setterlund George Ronald Blume Barbara Ann Ferreira William H.Mahoney Patricia Jane Shanahan Barbara Marie Boisvert Ronald Fietze Deborah Jane Manning Gail Sheldon Sandra Gay Bolter Joan Fletcher Jean Shirley Marashio Joseph Leslie Simon Gloria Ruth Brenton Richard Dennis Frissore John B.Marsh George William Slade,II Ralph Edwin Buker Gertrude Beverly Frith Donald Francis Martin Philip S.Soderstrom David Harold Bullock Barbara Elizabeth Fuller Lois Masi Edward M.Sorenson Anthony Joseph Busa Arlene Furey Sheila Ann McCormack Ernest F.Stokes,Jr. Bruce Colin McGee Gloria Carol Stone Mary Ellen Callahan Katherine Leonora Gaposchkin Paul Vincent McLaughlin Richard Jerome Carmichael Marilyn Ellen George Marilyn Jean Meadows Theodora Briggs Terletsky Joseph Carpizo Barbara Suzzanne Gillingham Carolyn Mears Sandra Jeanne Traver Jeanne Marie Casey Elaine Ann Gillis Paul C.Meleedy Darlene S.Trebino Barbara Pauline Cassidy Walter S.Gudinski Gerardine Ann Meurer Thomas P.Tuck Michael A.Centauro Lynne Milliken Wilbur Daniel Cheever Shirley Louise Haigh Pieter Rowe Mimno John M.Wass Donald Chisholm Richard Lowe Hale Joan Lois Moniz William B.Wetherell Maria Antoinette Cipriano Frederick T. Handley Donald Bruce Moore Richard A.Wharton Roger Joseph Collins Eleanor Jean Harris Nancy J.Morse Patricia F.Wilbur June Cotter Stephen Thomas Hauser Lawrence G.Movsessian Patricia Helen Wildes Nancy Coyne Anne Marie Holmes George M.Moynihan Joanne L.Wilson Gail Janet Crerie Nancy Fairbanks Hooper Sandra N.Murray Virginia Cromwell Joan Carol Hultman Edward L.York Robert Lawrence Cronin Rosamond Cronin Rose Marie lodice Stanley Ralph Crossman Sandra Kent Crowley Karen Fowle Johnson TOWN OF LEXINGTON 223 224 ANNUAL REPORTS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL ROSTER OF TEACHERS Name Subject Taught Where Educated Le .n Yrs. SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Yrsin Merrill F.Norlin Principal Wesleyan Univ., B.A. Name Subject Taught Where Educated Lex. Boston Univ.,M.A. 28 Manf red L.Warren Principal Bowdoin College, BA, Gladys M.Anderson Social Studies Bridgewater T. C. 30 Columbia Univ.,M.A. 27 Eleanor Brocklebank Home Economics Univ. of New Hamp, B.A. -- doH.John Adzigian Geometry,Cons,Ed. Harvard Univ., 8.5. Philip M.Caughey Social Studies Bow Harva College, B.S. Tufts College, M.Ed. 13 Harvard Univ., M.Ed. 26 Ruth M.Conrad Math Lowell T. C., B.S.Ed. 9 Hilda M.Allen Latin Pembroke College, B.A. Radcliffe College, M.A. 3 Ruth Ann Curtis English,Math Barnard College, B.A. Michel J.Antone General Math.,Algebra Brown Univ., M A., B.A. 3Radcliffe College, A.M.T. — Jennie Bujnievicz English Univ.of New Hampshire,BA. William H.Cuzner Math U. S. Naval Academy, B.S. Middlebury College, M.A. 4 Harvard Univ.,M,A. 20 Amy A.Campbell Business Training Burdett College 26 Augustine C.DiRubio Math Univ.of N.Hemp.,B.S.,M.A.— Wilbur E.Cheever Head of English Dept. Harvard Univ., B.A., M.A. 7 A. Irving Dodge Industrial Arts Boston Trade School James W.Coffin Community Life Bowdoin College, B.A. Caroline T. Feindel English Mass. State Courses 29 Bridgewater T. C., B.S.Ed. 12 Harvard Univ., A.M.T. Elizabeth B.Gill Music&Science Elmira College, B.A. 2 Lancelot B.Cooper Biology, Health Springfield College, B.S. 12 Eero R.Helin Physical Education Mrs.Sheila M.Creamer Librarian St. Lawrence Univ., B.S.Ed. 7 Y Colby College, Parker J.Dexter Commercial Law Boston Univ.,M.C.S. Columbia Univ., M.A. 1 Introd.to Business -Bates College, B.A. 1 Mary C.Houghton English Wellesley College, B.A. 9 Betty King English Bridgewater T. C. 25 Norma Gaeta English Radcliffe College, B.A. Mrs. Eleanor W.Mahoney Remedial Reading • Worcester T. C. 5 Harvard Univ., M.A, — Harriet C.Mandeville Science&Math Univ.of R. I., B.A., B.Ed, — Joseph W.Gibson History Harvard Univ., B.A., A.M.T. 1 Leo V.Gittzus Industrial Arts Fitchburg T. C., B.S.Ed. 1 Santo L.Marino Science Univ. of Illinois, B.S. Herbert M.Goddard Math.,Physics Middlebury College, B.A. 12Harvard Univ., M.Ed. — Laura L.Marshall Art Mass. School of Art., B.S.Ed. 9 Chester D. Ingraham English,Gen.Ed. Tufts College, B.A. William M.Molloy Social Studies North Adams T.C., B.S.Ed. 10 Columbia Univ., M.A. 8 Vernon W.Nickerson Science&Math Bridgewater 7. C., B.S.Ed. 5 Margaret F. Kinley English Acadia Univ., B.A., M.A. 8 William E.Sim Social Studies Boston Univ., B.5., M.A. 2 Margaret J. Leake French,Spanish Earlham College, B.A. 21 David 5.Terry Health&Science Springfield College, B.S. 2 Doris B.Leavitt Physical Education Rollins College, B.A. 17 Harold W. Louder Gen.Science&Physics Bates College, B.S., M.Ed. — Mrs.Myrtle A.Marshall History,Law Dalhousie Univ., B.A. 9 Helen I.McIntyre Dean,Social Studies Boston Univ., B,A., M.A. 28 SPECIAL Kenneth Moyle Math Bucknell Univ., B.A., M.A. 21 Edward E.Abell Health,Safety&Physical Springfield College, B.P.E. Constance C.Murray History Bates College, B.A. Ed catfon Director 'Boston Univ., M.Ed. 25 Boston Univ., M.A, 8 Mrs. Elinore W.Blackhall Elementary Art N. E. School of Design 25 Robert A.Proctor Industrial Arts Fitchburg T. C. 26 Donald J.Gillespie,Jr. Director of Music Boston Univ., B. Music, M.Ed. 8 Richard D.Ramsdell Art Mass. School of Art, B.S.Ed. 1 Elizabeth Howe Reading Consultant Wheelock College ' Elizabeth H. Ratte French Boston Univ., B.A. Boston Univ.,M.A. 11 Middlebury College, M.A. 8 Paul F. Poehler,Jr, Elementary Coordinator Dartmouth College, B.A. Mrs.Margaret SandbergerMusic Colby College -Amer. Inst. 18 Rosella M.Schatz Homemaking Framingham T. C., B.S.Ed. I Columbia Univ.,M.A. — Irving F.Sherwood Asst, Princ.,Science Univ. of New Hemp., B.A. 29 Mary Louise Roberts Physical Education,Elem. F.SMusic, and Junior High Beaver Cham T. B.S. Margaret Smith English Skidmore College, S.A. 1 Helen F Lillian M.Spidle Business Training Salem T. C., B.S.Ed. 24 Spooner Musielementary Framingham T.C. 28 pConstance 0.Trask Physical Education,Elem, Donald K.Tucker Guidance Director Univ. of Mass., B.S.Ed. 7 and Junior High Boston Univ., B.S. — Earl A.Turner English Amherst College, B.A. 7 George B.White Instrumental Music N. E. Conservatory, B.A. — Mrs.Barbara E.West Homemaking Univ. of Mass., B.S. -- Ethel L.Wright Dietitian Keene T. C., B.S.Ed. Agnes G.Wheeler Science Univ.of Vermont, B.S. 10 Syracuse Univ., M.A. 10 Blanche L.Whepley Algebra Salem T. C. 39 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 225 226 ANNUAL REPORTS Yrs. in ADAMS SCHOOL Name Subject Taught Where Educated Lex, Yrs.inMabel Cook II Framingham T.C. Name Subject Taught Where Educated Lex. Ruth E. Morrison Principal Plymouth Normal School Boston Univ., . Boston Univ. 32 Mrs.Lillis P. Nelson II Pembroke Collegee,, B B.AA1 . 1 Mrs.Doris R.Garcia I I Queens College, B.A. 1 Wilma A.Quinn Grade I Bridgewater T. C., B.S. 14 Mrs.Jean MacLean III Truro Normal School 3 Carmella Tringale I Lowell T. C., B.S.Ed. 6 Eileen R.Quirke III Salem T. C., 8.5.Ed. Alice M.Coughlin I Salem T.C., B.S.Ed. 1 Boston Univ., M.Ed. 5 Mrs.Agnes C.Manning II Salem T. C., B.S. 7 Audrey J.Tufts III Tufts College, B.A. — Mrs. Patricia Lundberg 11 Valley City State T.C., Mrs.Gloria M.Turgiss IV Bridgewater T. C., B.S.Ed. 5 North Dakota, B.S.Ed. 1 Ruth V.Matto IV Framingham T.C., B.S.Ed. 1 Mrs,Mary Louise Holmes II Univ. of Oklahoma, B.S. — Catherine S.Pearson IV Univ. of Utah, B.S. -- Mrs. Faye M.Burgess III Boston Univ., M.Ed. 2 Jean G. French V Bridgewater T. C., B.S.Ed. 2 Mrs.Susan B.Guy III - Salem T.C. 6 Patrice M. Doherty V Smith College,A.B. 2 Mrs.Marie T.Palmer III Boston Univ., B.S. 4 Merrel A.Collard,Jr. VI Boston Univ.,A.B., Ed.M. 3 Mary L.Mooney IV Lowell T. C.,B.S. in Ed. 2 John E.Jacobus VI Boston Univ., B.S., Ed.M. 3 Mrs. Prudence S. IV Mrs.Ann H. Fay Bldg.Asst. Middlebury College, A.B. — MacKechnie Radcliffe College, B.A, --- Edith C.Alcorn V Lowell T. C., B.S.Ed. 13 Bertha Wahl V Salem T. C., B.S.Ed. FRANKLIN SCHOOL Boston Univ.,M.Ed. --- Alice Edgecomb VI Gorham T. C. 8 Margaret A.Keefe Principal Keene Normal School, B.S.Ed. George H.Russell VI Boston Univ., A.A., B.S.Ed. I Boston Univ., M.A. 26 Martha Jane Smyers Bld.Asst. Wellesley College, B.A. — J).ephine Bailey Grade I Gorham T.C. 4 Mrs, Elsie P.Chapman Special Aroostook State Normal 5chl.24 Mrs.Jeanette Ayvazian I Salem T. C., B.S.Ed. 9 Sally Jane O'Brien II Boston Univ., M.Ed. CENTER SCHOOL Goucher College, M.Ed. 4 Mrs.Barbara W. Duncan II & Ill Lesley College, B.S.Ed. --- Mrs. Ethel B. Bears Principal Salem T. C. 6 Mrs. Rose R.Shattuck III Fitchburg T. C. 6 Mrs,Theresa A.Blandino Grade I Boston Univ., B.S.Ed., M.Ed. 7 Hclen F. Blinkhorn IV Lowell T. C., B.S.Ed. 18 Mary P. Gonis I Wheelock College, B.S.Ed. — Evelyn Andel man V Framingham T. C., B.S.Ed, 2 Barbara Joan Silk 1 Lowell State T. C., B.S.Ed. — Mrs. Pearl M.Casterline VI Keene T. C., B.E. 2 Mary E.Downs II Salem T. C., B.S.Ed. 1 Thelma Louise Hall Bldg.Asst. Wheaton College,B.A. — Elsa Martinson II Lowell T. C., B.S.Ed, 1 Mrs.Virginia R. Plunkett II Oberlin College, B.A. — Angela Yaghdjian III Lowell T. C., B.S.Ed. 1 HANCOCK SCHOOL Mrs.Joan W. Raley III Illinois Normal School, B.S.Ed. 2 NancyJ.Mitchell Grade I Framingham T. C., B.S.Ed. 2 Mrs.Marion E.Michaelis IV Keene Normal School 24 9 Mildred Trop IV Boston Univ., B.S.Ed. 1 Maria A.Ciampa I Bridgewater T. C., B.S.Ed. Mrs.Lillian G.Meoli V Boston Univ.,A.B., Ed.M. 3 Boston Univ., M.Ed. — Mrs.Grace I.Holmes V Univ. of Mass., B.A. — Viafette Dubois II Lowell T. C., B.S.Ed., M.Ed, 6 Betty A. Brackett VI Plymouth T. C., B.E. 2 Rita E.Wall II Salem T. C., B.S.Ed. Mrs. Maureen Geoghan VI Simmons College, B.S. 1 Boston Univ., Ed.M, 5 Natalie Carpenter 111 North Adams T.C., B.S.Ed, 1 Mrs.Rebecca C. Ullom III Bridgewater T.C.,B.S.Ed. — FISKE SCHOOL Helaine Rothblatt IV Clark Univ., A.B. 2 Mrs.Mary A.Delsie IV&V Hyannis State T.C., B.S.Ed. — William N.Herbert Principal Plymouth T.C.,B.S.Ed. T Margaret B.Noyes V Bridgewater T. C. 40 Mrs.Grace E.Clem Grade I Lowell T. C., B.S.Ed. 4 Mrs. Irene S. Roche VI Fitchburg T.C. 2 Mrs.Carol E.Marshall I Lesley College, B.S. Ed. 2 Mrs.Josephine C. Mrs,Diane B.Higgins I Lesley College, B,S.Ed, 2 Hawkins VI Bridgewater T. C. 2 Mrs.Hazel W. Hoyt II Boston Univ., B.S.Ed. 4 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 227 228 ANNUAL REPORTS MUNROE SCHOOL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Yrs.in Arthur R.Linfield(Head Custodian and Maintenance),58 Oak St. Tel LE 9-0984-M Name Subject Taught Where Educated Lex, Antonio Bacigalupo, 7 Dunham Street Tel,LE 9-0957-W Alexander B.Cumming Principal 8.Grade VI Gorham N. 5., B,S,Ed. Anthony J. Janusas, 12 Tucker Avenue Tel.LE 9-4156-M Columbia Univ., M.A. 6 Thomas F. Ryan, Jr., 29 Shirley Street Tel.LE 9-0022-R Clare M.Corcoran Grade I Framingham T. C., B.S.Ed. 3 Mrs.Mary E.Neville I Lowell T.C., B.S.Ed, 10 Mrs.Louise A.Rice II Boston Univ., B.S.Ed. 2 ADAMS SCHOOL Regina McKenna II Lowell T. C., B.S.Ed. Boston Univ., M.Ed. 7 Thomas Sullivan, 17 Curve Street Tel.LE 9-2371 Claire M. Hughes III Framingham T. C., B.S.Ed. 1 James A.Wiggins, 44 Bow Street Tel.LE 9-2575 Mrs.Claire R.Grossman III Wheaton College, B.A. Boston Univ.,Ed.M. FISKE SCHOOL Patricia L. Merrill IV Colby College, B,A. 1 Janice H.Webb V Plymouth T. C., B.S.Ed. 2 Carl R.Petterson,6 Hill Street Tel.LE 9-1114-R Margery McKenney VI Eastern State Normal, B.S.Ed. 6 James A.Wiggins,44 Bow Street Tel.LE 9-2575 Mrs.Janice M. Hill Bldg.Asst. Pembroke College, B.A. — Mary M.Kinneen Special Emmanuel College, B.A. Boston Univ., M.Ed. 19 FRANKLIN SCHOOL Clarence E. MacPhee, 14 Baker Street Tel.LE 9-2359-W PARKER SCHOOL HANCOCK SCHOOL Hilda L.Maxfield Principal Bridgewater T. C., B.S.Ed. 11 David Kidd,7 Butler Avenue Tel.LE 9-1174-M Mildred B.Gale Grade I Keene T. C., B.S. a Eleanor Chapin 1 Middlebury College, B.A. — Virginia L.Sargent I Plymouth T. C., B.A. 8 Elizabeth C.Cluin II Lowell T. C., B.S.Ed, 8 MUNROE SCHOOL Carolyn M.Young Il Salem T. C. 6 William J. Marshall, 9 Independence Avenue Tel.LE 9-0989-W Jeannette Gregory III Fitchburg T. C., B.S.Ed. 2 Marion Marston III Washington State T.C. 24 Martha Basile IV Lowell T. C., B.S.Ed. B PARKER SCHOOL Mrs. Barbara R. Holland V Framingham T. C., B.S.Ed. 3 Mrs.Barbara B.Anderson V Stephens College, A.A. Louis A. Bonney, 261 Waltham Street Tel.LE 9-1402-W Cornell Univ., BS, — Richard M. Hayden VI Boston Univ., B.S.Ed. T Margaret J.Armstrong VI Univ.of Maine, B.A. CENTER SCHOOL Boston Univ.,M.Ed. — William Knight, 18 Bowker Street Tel.LE 9-2421-W Barbara McAloon Bldg.Asst. Wheaton College, BA, — CUSTODIANS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL George H. Doughty,Jr.(Head Custodian), 75 Paul Revere Road Tel.LE 9-2396-M William P.Casey, 1063 Massachusetts Avenue Tel,LE 9-0716-J Horace W. Bonney, 261 Waltham Street Tel.LE 9-1402-W Edward McDonnell, 39 Woburn Street Tel.LE 9-1207-W Generino Santosuosso, 81 Bow Street TOWN OF LEXINGTON 229 230 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT papinuo] ^N^^N N in^N—N I N pa}masord N^Nm.P0()^N 'ONN I m December31, 1954. '1t+) U.bn N N O.a) co . To the Honorable Board of Selectmen pa}u6i}sa"moi ^ ^— ^:_f ^^ I m Lexington,Massachusetts PaII N 00000000000c, l 0 Gentlemen: od 5n nw PeJnFUI 4 0 N N'n O—N W'O — 11/1 03S^/W I submit herewith the following report of the Lexington Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1954. paioN o o o o 0.o 0 0 0 0 o I AW s^-AW I wish to thank all those who have been of assistance to us in the performance pa,nlui o o N N o u ^—r.v N r I r v N m of our duties during the past year. AW:n7,1%nW ^ N N—N ——^N^ 0 N N Respectfully submitted, cad Pang 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0^0 0 I — JOHN W. RYCROFT, h pajnrui N^'—•n o 0 0--N N r-^ I N. 00 Chief of Police ,++ a3d sn nw F 1934 _1 p3�nnw so en.L.1 0cc-/ul 7,OCnuno i o cc o w z m PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT ANALYSIS a o o',71 N o 'n n o r.'o o co d a nws^nw fn^ NNN^^^Nfnc I [N. re W A a F r. a a cs ? a ti 43d sn AW .--..-.'p i2 ii la at Cl. f7 O^N N C)N^ I N a. January 1 0 2 2 0 ? 1 1 — a pa,nlu NOn0�u5N'1nNna N. lal N.-NC")N N^^NNN^ I in O February 1 0 1 1 0 ? --- 1 _ suos�ad N z March 1 0 1 1 0 12 1 0 1 syuap'�ay 'r.m—N N'O O.u7 N 'f) C) a Ainlu�.. ad — ^N ^ ^ I Li) LO 0 April 6 0 6 6 0 66 1 0 — 11 1 0 — Z s}uedna7p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 I ^ E c W 8 1 0 — � c 50 1 0 -- A sueia}sapad o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0^00 I ^ ,W,a) 3 1 12 1 0 1 v� May 3 0 0 2 0 6 2 0 2 sieye3 00000-0o0-- oo i N m 175?'i 8 1 0 -- X03 04awOlN N eo N oo o N r.roo,o u7 r. I u') ❑CC CI ---June 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0 �� ^ July 1 0 0 1 0 ? 1 0 --- August 2 0 1 1 0 ? 1 0 -- aw';Aep ni"'t n Cl C. .*N-N N fn I v 1 13 1 0 1 N September 2 0 2 0 1 3 0 1 — ie}ay r.0�o rn N fn^o g r�P)o• I ^ 1 30 1 0 1 f1NNf")[h[nNNNMvfn en October 3 1 2 1 0 12 1 — 1 1 0 ? 1 — 1 November 2 0 1 0 1 49 0 1 — >, ig ,iw r✓ 1 0 ? 1 0 1 ; ?c- 5E EE 0 December 1 0 1 1 0 15 1 0 --- _i5 >d c a-6 a° o' gLi`{Ci.- <(/)0 70 TOTAL 23 1 17 18 5 -- 19 5 9 LEXINGTON POLICE REPORT FROM JANUARY 1, 1954-DECEMBER 31, 1954 ,- - Arrests - f-Statistics , Dispe sitia n:--- , - m Offenses m m c t iv m a m b E A m v_ cP. 'ot E qak-, -o l7 n 4 E a 1 F . zC Q o u a0 Z4 Z a` Ll ine O O Assault w/deadly weapon 1 1 1 1 1 Assault (Indecent) 1 1 1 1 1 Assault and Battery 10 10 5 7 3 3 7 Begetting 1 1 i 1 B&E&Attempt Larceny 2 2 2 1 1 Breaking and Entering &Larc17 17 8 4 13 3 2 3 6 3 p Drunkenness 40 4 44 20 24 75. 6 6 17 2 9 3 1 Escapees 5 5 1 5 5 Z Default Warrant 2 2 2 2 p Larceny& attempt. Larc. 26 26 10 11 15 2 6 5 4 9 B&E wlintent to commit felony & arson 1 1 1 1 X Malicious Damage to Property 3 1 4 4 3 1 2 o Manslaughter 1 1 1 1 -I Non-Support 4 4 4 3 1 Z Registering Bets 2 2 2 200, 1 1 Setting up and promoting 2 2 2 300. 1 1 Allowing premises to be used kr gaming purposes 2 2 2 100. 1 1 Runaway 2 2 2 2 Being present where gaming ap, paratus are found 2 2 2 100. 2 Operating to Endanger 19 5 24 4 20 685. 23 1 Operating with View Obstructed 3 3 2 1 25. 3 Operating after Rev. of License 9 1 10 4 6 50. 1 6 1 1 1 Operating an Uninsured Car 14 14 1 13 700. 7 7 ro Operating an Unregistered Car 17 17 1 16 70. 10 7 w LEXINGTON POLICE REPORT FROM JANUARY 1, 1954-DECEMBER 31, 1954 (Continued) N , -Arrests- -, ,-Statistics-, r Dispositions- ■ 1.] v o 2 t" - dOffenses 1. iv i m - .8 m E m1- ce o-CE m 1 .2 a 2 .2 w5 a =a o ,, mi .2 2. Z� �o V mo 4.-1 z a N K O ❑ Operating without License 19 19 1 4 15 145. 4 13 1 1 Operating without Sticker 2 1 3 2 1 15. 3 Operating under Influence 25 25 5 20 830. 1 5 16 3 Hit and Run, Personal and/or Property 4 4 4 90. 4 Refusing to Stop 2 2 2 30. 2 Speeding 93 6 99 1 18 81 420. 31 66 2 a Vie. Law of Road 10 1 11 2 9 55. 11 Z Vio, of Probation 3 3 3 2 1 C Vio. Town Ordinance 19 2 21 1 20 175. 20 1 rr-- Vio. Traffic Signal 14 14 2 12 85. 14 aa Discharging shot gun w/o permit 1 1 1 1 v Oper. w/o registration 1 1 1 1 O Allow,improper person to operate 1 2 3 1 1 2 50. 2 1 tri Oper. after right has been sus- pended 3 3 1 2 50. 1 1 1 Using m.v. w/o authority 5 5 2 4 1 1 4 Attaching wrong plates 6 6 1 5 90. 6 Oper. w/o tailite 1 1 1 5. 1 Cruelty to animals 1 1 1 25. 1 Fugutive from Justice 1 1 1 1 Transporting goods on the Lord's Day 1 1 1 1 Larceny of auto 1 1 1 1 Conspiracy to steal 5 5 4 5 1 4 Totals 402 25 427 34 101 326 $4,370. 18 81 235 15 30 15 3 28 2 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 233 234 ANNUAL I:FPCRTS MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE Animals Cared For(Sick, Injured or Dead) 89 BRIDGE CHARITABLE FUND Animals Cared For(Stray/ 34 Automobiles Reported Stolen 6 1954 Automobiles Recovered 5 Automobiles Tagged (Parking Violations) 17 Bicycles Reported Stolen 34 Bicyles Recovered 29 Buildings Found Open 79 Samuel J. Bridge, a descendant of Lexington, made a gift to the town of Committed To Insane Hospitals 6 Lexington in 1880 of $2,000. with the proviso that two-thirds of the income Fire Alarms Responded To 66 should be added to the principal each year until the fund should amount to$4,000. Injured or Sick Persons Assisted 48 when the entire income should be available for assisting the indigent poor of the Lost Dogs Reported 326 town. Lost Dogs Returned To Owners 71 Messages Delivered 167 Missing Persons Investigated 38 Principal $14,726.48 Public Utilities Notified of Defects 154 $1,000. U. S. Treasury 2%s's-3-T5-1960-55 .. $939.43 Reports and Complaints Investigated Z174 1,000.U.S.Treasury 2Y2`c—Series G—Jan. 1945 1,000.00 Speed Checks 1,617 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank 287.05 Street Lights Reported Out 106 $2,500 U.S.Savings Bonds—Series G—Jan. 1949 2,500.00 Sudden Deaths Investigated 4 10,000. U. S. Bonds—Series G—Dec. 1950 10,000.00 Transients Accommodated 26 Vacant Houses Reported 1,036 Invested Principal $14,726.48 Total Mileage Recorded on Car #31 37,578 Income: Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank: Total Mileage Recorded on Car #32 21,865 Balance 1-1-54 $1,809.34 Total Mileage Recorded on Car #33 47,255 Income Receipts—Bridge Charitable Fund 429.95 Income Receipts—Gerry Fund 53.28 AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS Balance 12-31-54 $2,292.57 January 37 February 20 ELIZABETH B. GERRY FUND March 26 April 23 Principal $2,274.20 May 32 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $680.26 June 33 Deposit—Lexington Trust Co. 500.00 July 21 $100. U.S. Treasury 2/e's 3-15-1960-55 93.94 August 20 $1,000. U.S.Treasury 2�/2%—Series G—Jan. 1945 1,000.00 September 24 October 33 Invested Principal $2,274.20 November 43 Income: December 39 Income Receipts $53.28 Less—Transfer to "Bridge" Fund 53.28 TOTAL 361 Balance 12-31-54 None Personal Injury Accidents 153 Fatal Accidents 2 Respectfully submitted, Persons Injured 257 Persons Killed 2 HOWARD S.0.NICHOLS CLARENCE A.WALKER THOMAS G.LYNAH TOWN OF LEXINGTON 235 236 ANNUAL REPORTS FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE CEMETERY TRUST FUNDS TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS Principal $39,535.00 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $30,535.00 1954 Deposit—Warren Institution for Savings 9,000.00 Invested Principal $39,535.00 Income: BATTLE GREEN TRUST FUND Balance 1-1-54—Deposit, Lexington Savings Bank $1,996.84 Income Receipts 1,492.58 At the Town Meeting June 25, 1925, it was voted: That the sum of $500. - received by the Town under the will of the late Orin W. Fiske be appropriated and Balance 12-31-54 $3,489.42 set apart as a perpetual trust fund, to be known as the"Battle Green Trust Fund" Principal $500.00 COLONIAL CEMETERY FUND Deposit—Cambridge Savings Bank $500.00 Income: Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank Principal $1,100.00 Balance 1-1-54 350.16 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $1,100.00 Income Receipts 26.34 Income: Deposit, Lexington Savings Bank - Balance 1-1-54 256.49 Balance 12-31-54 376.50 Income Receipts 47.02 ELEANOR 5. BEALS CHARITABLE FUND Balance 12-31-54 $303.51 Eleanor S. Adams, born in Lexington in 1825. Under her will a legacy of FREDERICK L. EMERY FUND $2,000. was given to the Town, the income to be used for worthy indigent aged men and women over sixty years of age, American born. $5,000.was bequested to the Town of Lexington in 1938, the same to be held Principal $2,000.00 in trust and the income expended by the Lexington Field and Garden Club for the Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $2,000.00 grading and planting of grass borders lying between sidewalks and streets; in the Income; Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank planting of trees along public streets; and in beautifying streets, ways and places Balance 1-1-54 $891.40 in Lexington. Income Receipts 87.38 Principal $5,000.00 Balance 12-31-54 $978.78 $1,000. U.S.Treasury 2%'s 12-15-1960-55 .... $1,000.00 10 Paid-up Shares Lexington Fed.Savings&Loan 2,000.00 U. 5.War Bonds—Series G—July 1944 2,000.00 HALLIE C. BLAKE PRIZE FUND $1,000. was endowed in 1920, the income to be expended annually in two Invested Principal $5,000.00 cash prizes to the two seniors (a boy and a girl) in each successive graduating class Income: Deposit Lexington Trust Co.: of the Lexington High School who by example and influence have shown highest Balance 1-1-54 $126.62 qualities of leadership, conduct, and good will of the student body. Income Receipts 123.03 Principal $1,000.00 Balance 12-31-54 $249.65 $1,000.Baltimore&Ohio Railroad 5's-12-1-1995 $1,000.00 Income: Balance 1-1-54 $34.17 CHARLES E. FRENCH LEGACY Interest on Bond 40.00 Charles E. French, a citizen of Boston but a lover of Lexington. Under his $74.17 will $4,000.00 was left to the Town, the income of $2,000.00 to be devoted to Less Disbursements for cash prizes 50.00 the care of the Colonial Cemetery; and the income of $2,000. for three medals in each of the public high and grammar schools for the best scholarship in the grad- Balance 12-31-54 $24.17 uation classes. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 237 238 ANNUAL REPORTS Principal $4,612.91 Principal $862.72 U. S. War Bonds--Series G-April 1943 $4,000.00 Deposit-Lexington Savings Bank $862.72 Deposit-Lexington Trust Co. 27.65 Income-Deposit Lexington Savings Bank: Deposit-North Avenue Savings Bank 585.26 Balance 1-1-54 461.45 Income Receipts 37.77 Invested Principal $4,612.91 Income-Schools: Deposit, Lexington Savings Bank Balance 12-31-54 $499.22 Balance 1-1-54 $229.89 Income Receipts 76.04 LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Balance 12-31-54 $305.93 A fund created and added to by certain graduating classes of the High School for the purpose of rendering financial assistance for educational purposes to worthy Income-Cemetery-Deposit Lexington Savings Bank graduates who are recommended by the School Committee. Balance 1-1-54 $231.40 Principal as of 1-1-54 $295.93 Income Receipts 57.18 Income on Principal Deposit Fund 3.33 Balance 12-31-54 $288.58 Principal as of 12-31-54 $299.26 Deposit-Lexington Savings Bank $114.26 JONAS GAMMELL LEGACY Student Loans 185.00 Jonas Gammell, born in Lexington, October 20, 1820. A clause in his will $299.26 „ gave to Lexington $500. the income to be expended for Delicacies and Luxuries EDITH C. REDMAN BATTLE GREEN TRUST FUND for the inmates of the almshouse. By decree of the Probate Court, April 23, 1929, power was given to expend income for the town poor wherever located. Principal 1-1-54 $526.76 Principal $500.00 Income on Principal Deposit 15.90 Deposit-Lexington Savings Bank $500.00 Invested Principal-Lexington Savings Bank $542.66 Income-Deposit Lexington Savings Bank: Balance 1-1-54 177.37 GEORGE O. SMITH LEGACY Income Receipts 19.50 George 0.Smith, born in Lexington,January 2, 1832. Under his will a legacy Balance 12-31-54 $196.87 of $2,500. was given to Lexington, the income to be expended by the Field and Garden Club. HARRIET R. GILMORE LEGACY Principal $2,452.50 Harriet Robinson, born in Lexington, November 8, 1806. Under her will a Deposit-Lexington Savings Bank $573.65 legacy of $500. was left to the Town, the income to be used for the benefit of U. 5. Treasury 2/s's-3-i5-1960-55-$2,0001,878.85 the poor of the town: Invested Principal $2,452.50 Principal $500.00 Income: Deposit-Lexington Savings Bank $500.00 Income Receipts $74.70 Income-Deposit Lexington Savings Bank: Less: Payments to Lexington Field&Garden Club 74.70 Balance 1-1-54 $339.25 Balance 12-31-54 None Income Receipts 23.83 Balance 12-31-54 $363.08 GEORGE W. TAYLOR FLAG FUND Clause No. 30, Miss Amy R. Taylor's Will: HAYES FOUNTAIN FUND Whereas my father, George W. Taylor, late of Lexington, deceased some years A balance remaining after the erection of the Hayes Fountain of $862.72 by ago presented to the Town of Lexington a flag pole, which now stands on Lex- vote of the town, a permanent fund was created, the income to be available for ington Common, if such provision has not already been made, 1 then give, devise the care of the fountain and the grounds around it, and bequeath to the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, in trust nevertheless, TOWN OF LEXINGTON 239 240 ANNUAL REPORTS the sum of Two Thousand Dollars, this fund to be known as the "George W. WESTVIEW CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUND Taylor Flag Fund", the income to be used for the care, preservation and replace- ment of said flag pole, or for the purchase of new flags; any balance of income Principal 1-1-54 $56,862.75 from said fund to be used for the care of Lexington Common. Received from Town of Lexington 4,554.00 Principal $2,000.00 Principal 12.31-54 $61,416.75 U. 5. War Bonds—Series G—July 1944 $2,000.00 U.S.War Bonds—Series G . $60,500.00 Income: Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank Deposit—Lexington Trust Co. 916.74 Balance 1-1-54 ... $664.87 Invested Principal $61,416.74 Income Receipts 70.57 Income: Deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 12-31-54 $735.44 Balance 1-1-54 $1,974.53 income Receipts 1,401.90 GEORGE W. TAYLOR TREE FUND Balance 12-31-54 $3,376.43 Clause No. 31, Miss Amy R. Taylor's will: If I shall not have made such provision in y lifetime, I give, devise and be- queath to the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, the sum of Two Thousand At a meeting held July 27, 1929, it was voted to accept a gift of $500. under Dollars, said fund to be known as the "George W. Taylor Tree Fund", in trust, the will of Emma I. Fiske, the same to be used for decoration and/or equipment of nevertheless, the income of which is to be expended for the care, purchase, or Primary or Primary Department of the Adams School. preservation of trees for the adornment of said Town. Princi pa I Principal 1-1-54 $146.96 $2,000.00 U. S. War Bonds—Series G—July 1944 $2,000.00 Income on Principal Deposit 4.43 Income: Deposit Lexington Savings Bank Principal 12-31-54 $151.39 Balance 1-1-54 $676.76 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $151.39 Income Receipts 70.93 Balance 12-31-54 $747.69 EMMA I. FISKE FLOWER FUND At a meeting held July 27, 1930, it was voted that the town accept a gift in A. TOWER MEMORIAL PARK FUND the amount of $300. under the will of Emma L Fiske to be invested and the in- WILLIAM [ome used to place three bouquet of flowers around monument in her family lot By deed of gift from Miss Ellen M. Tower dated September 17, 1926 and in Monroe Cemetery on Memorial Day and September 15th of each year. accepted by vote of the Town November 26, 1928, the sum of $10,000. was Principal $300.00 placed in trust, the income thereof to be applied in each and every year for the Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $300.00 care,Park. maintenance, and improvement of the William Augustus Tower Memorial Income: Deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 1-1-54 $11.05 Principal $10,000.00 Income Receipts 9.35 U. S. War Bonds—Series G—Jan. 1943 $4,000. April 1943$4,000.00 $8,000.00 $20.40 Deposit—Warren Institution for Savings 2,000.00 Less Disbursements 3.00 Invested Principal 10,000.00 Balance 12-31-54 ... $17.40 Income: LOUISE E. WILKINS FLOWER FUND Income Receipts $257.50 Less—Payments to Town of Lexington 257.50 In 1941, Louise E. Wilkins paid to the Town of Lexington $75.00 for a flower fund for Lot 24, Range D., Hillside Section, Westview Cemetery, the income to Balance 12-31-54 None be used for the purchase of flowers to be placed on the lot on each Memorial Day. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 241 242 ANNUAL REPORTS Principal 1-1-54 $76.31 Income: Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $5Q,D0 Income Receipts 2.27 Income Receipts Less payments to Lexington School Committee 50.00 $78.58 Balance 12-31-54 None Less—Disbursements 2.00 Principal 12-3-54 $76.58 SARAH E. RAYMOND TRUST Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $76,58 In 1945 the Town accepted a gift of $500.00 under the will of Franklin T. LEROY S. BROWN FUND Raymond to be known as"The Sarah E. Raymond Library Fund", the income to be used for the purchase of books for the Cary Memorial Library. At a Town Meeting April 7, 1941, it was voted, "That the Town accept a gift Principal $500.00 of $5,000.00 under the will of Leroy S. Brown, the income to be used to help Deposit—Provident Institution for Savings $500.00 defray the expense of the 19th of April celebration". Principal Income: Deposit—Provident Institution for Savings $5,000.00 Income Receipts $18.13 U. S. Treasury 31/4% due 1953-6-15 $5,000.00 Less payments to Cary Memorial Library 18.13 Income: Deposit—Lexington Trust Co. Balance 12-31-54 None Balance 1-1-54 296.76 Income Receipts 165.09 CHARLES LYMAN WELD FUND Less—Disbursements to Town of Lexington $461.85 In 1947 the Town accepted a legacy of $1,343.39 under the will of Charles 9 82.20 Lyman Weld, late of Lexington, "for educational purposes or a Chapel at Westview Balance 12-31-54 $379.65 Cemetery". Principal $1,583.43 HERBERT HILTON TRUST FUND Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $1,583-43 At a Town Meeting held September 22, 1941, it was voted, "that the Town Income: 1,536.99 accept a bequest under the will of Herbert Hilton, late of San Diego, California, Balance 1-1-54 46.44 in the sum of $4,577.47 in trust to expend the income for the benefit of Lot 42 Income Receipts for year added to Principal in the Munroe Cemetery as set Forth in Paragraph I and the Codicil to his will. $1,583.43 Principal $4,577.47 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $4,577.47 GENEVA M. BROWN FUND Income: Deposit Lexington Savings Bank In 1946 the Town accepted a bequest of $3,000.00 from Geneva M. Brown Balance 1-1-54 $288.42 to be invested and the income to be used for improving and beautifying the Com- Income Receipts 146.16 mon and triangular parcel of land in front of Masonic Temple. Principal $3,000.00 Less Disbursements $434.58 $3,000. U. S.Treasury"G" Bonds—Dec. 1948.. $3,000.00 111.00 Balance 12-31-54 Income: Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $323.58 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank 1-1-54 394.07 Income Receipts 86.71 ELLEN A. STONE FUND Balance 12-31-54 $480.78 In June 1944, the Town voted to accept a gift of $2,000, under the will of Ellen A. Stone, the income to be paid to the School Committee and used to assist EVERETT MULL1KEN-HASTINGS PARK FUND needy young girls in obtaining an education, Principal $2,000.00 Principal $S;DDD.DD U. S. Treasury—Series C,—Feb. 1945 $5,000. U.S. Treasury"G" Bonds—Dec. 1949,. $5,000.00 $2,000.00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 243 244 ANNUAL REPORTS Income: Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT Balance 1-1-54 504.35 Income Receipts 140.07 Balance 12-31-54 $644.42 December31, 1954. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen GEORGE GILMORE FUND Lexington,Massachusetts The sum of $10,000. the income therefrom to be used as the town may from time to time vote; and if at any time a special use arises to which in the opinion Gentlemen: of the Selectmen the principal of said fund may be applied, then the principal of said fund may be so applied upon vote of Town Meeting authorizing same. Herewith is presented the report of the Accounting Department for the year Principal $10,000.00 1954. This report is made in accordance with the requirements of the State System $9,000. U. S. Treas. Bonds 2%2%-12-15-67-72 $9,078.35 of Accounting as set forth in the following schedules: Lexington Savings Bank 921.65 Balance Sheet showing financial condition Invested Principal $10,000.00 of the Town December 31, 1954. Receipts for the year 1954 in detail, Income: Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank Expenditures for the year 1954 in detail. Balance 1-1-54 $603.32 Schedule of Appropriation Accounts—Revenue. Income Receipts 424.43 Schedule of Appropriation Accounts—Non-Revenue. Analysis of Overlay Accounts,Trust Accounts, Balance 12-31-54 $1,027.75 Surplus Accounts and others. Borrowing Capacity of the Town. ALBERT BALL TENNEY MEMORIAL FUND Schedule of Municipal Indebtedness. Schedule of Interest on Town Debt showing payments The sum of $4,000. is hereby given to the Town of Lexington to be held in due each year. trust and administered by the Trustees of Public Trusts as a permanent fund to be Schedule of Town Debt showing payments due each year. known as the "Albert Ball Tenney Memorial Fund", the income therefrom to be used to provide nightly illumination of the Minute-Man Statue. In accordance with the provisions of Section 58 Chapter 41 of the General Principal $4,000.00 Laws, each head of a department, board or committee authorized to expend money $4,000. U. S. Treasury—Series G—Dec. 1950 $4,000.00 was requested to furnish at the close of the year a list of unpaid bills. There are two unpaid bills remainingafor the year 1954 for which there is no appropriation. Income Receipts 50.00 These bills are Less—Paid to Town of Lexington 50.00 Balance 12-31-54None Town of Arlington —Welfare .. $1,133.60 Middlesex&Boston Street Railway Co.—School .... 1,980.00 Respectfully submitted, $3,113.60 HOWARD 5.O. NICHOLS CLARENCE A.WALKER THOMAS G.LYNAH In accordance with the provisions of Section 51, Chapter 41 of the General Laws, I have examined the accounts of the various Town Offices and Boards en- trusted with the receipts, custody or expenditure of money. In each case 1 have found the records correct. During the year 1954 the cash balances have been verified and the bank balances of the Collector of Taxes and Town Treasurer have been reconciled. In accordance with Section 53, Chapter 41 of the General Laws, I have audited the accounts of the Trustees of Public Trusts, Trustees of Cary Memorial Library and the School Committee, The securities held by these trustees have been ex- TOWN OF LEXINGTON 245 246 ANNUAL REPORTS ocKsomolv000so — N n7O''vN InO.—n7^ amined and found correct and in proper order. The cash balances have also been o in v co o Ln o•o o a Co m'-N o•or,a in v o in O reconciled with the bank balances. o c i N 4 co oa oi o;u-;v ooi ri•d Iri ni ri— r.of o cv cc; O W—D•,n ou)•OON 7 •O00in—ON 1,CO3—MO, FRANK D. WALKER, o m•o o—N v— 'o N a u7 N v In v o.o_vin Town Accountant. o of an-r•'o r: °o ov Ni a N n o a pi"co imi o —r, n — N —O— N .r. in Middlesex,ss o,o.n Then personally appeared the above named, Frank D. Walker, and made oath 01 N`°'. that the foregoing statements made by him are correct and true to the best of his o N n knowledge and belief. , �a — JAMES J. CARROLL,Notary Public IB Term Expires,March 7, 1959 .y x • m R C H ro ai = L o M n gi m y is m c m = C C E C v o -c] j 'Eet 2 e o K b LL LL Q O Q w of 7 ° v Q C� C C CI u N C 4 Q: c N -O 2 C '^ >.N0)'e L 7w- 7 . w 3_ pE Z 7 Q y c C7 3 E, U—N Q . 3 Q›. „,,,, . .u . ...,.3< N d U . w,w T [7 mm ,, :- i c ' ° °c rn a.} d: : °C v x x a'' 3 E 3li Z 1 o m V ° y i ° V r 7 °O `➢ d m d K U J f ce Z F-LLu Cl CI V7❑ C 4.9.15128 . ec I I/ W W J O ' LL o in r1 oN ')a—NO H7 WN T DOM CC.NO.o.o u'] 3 M n I Ni o N •ou-ir)—Q N. P oo•O O CO Ln^N o N o N Cl .4 ON Qo.u7N Ln O %r W o to ON 1[7.0.N col cc 0 4 U N 2 a IA- _I DOOM 011)0) "Cr N O N N O N —NUO. d OLO o -0-el r»o r- CO v° NOPE N ..6 r7 '0i a ' #: .5 cc a t °=o I N CI ❑ 02U C 111 d C 0 0 Z 0 P7, 7,X en C yC7 = 73 .E N R W > N v 'j ev C C C C] u N -GN5 — i m — u u O y C wJ C aac0. cee nC2U o 0. mayj .^, m7 ¢ F C NM xi. cC_ += C C , 0114 in r y Q•U 0. ° ° E x S( V C C U x u p UFS `C¢ ,1-1212Q3¢ BALANCE SHEET—DECEMBER 31, 1954—Cointinued Assets—Continued Liabilities—Continued Water Department Available Surplus 21,185.86 Safe of Real Estate Fund 11,688.30 Westview Safe of Lots Fund 18,446.90 Overlay Reserve 20,121.03 Road Machinery Fund 31,794.42 Tax Collector's Reserve 228.31 Reimbursement for School "i 0 Construction 8,854.52 Excess & Deficiency 455,932.37 Z $2,407,839.42 $2,407,839.42 r m x z cs oz to A V APPROPRIATIONS—REVENUE AND NON-REVENUE t`' A co Balance Appropriation Expenditures Transfer Carried ACCOUNT from 1953 &Transfers &Transfers to E&D to 1955 Appropriation Committee Personal Services $600.00 $577.50 $22.50 Expenses 1,250.00 1,190.50 59.50 Selectmen Personal Services 8,497.80 8,372.80 125.00 Expenses 2,807.00 2,625.62 178.38 3.00 Accounting Personal Services 9,940.44 9,639,84 300.60 Expenses 500.00 498.69 1.31 y Town Clerk&Treasurer Z Personal Services 12,195.44 12,195.44 7 Expenses 1,925.00 1,925.00 r Parking Meter Maintenance 125.00 120.91 4.09 xi Foreclosure& Redemption of Tax Titles 1,637.50 124.79 1,512.71 0 Collector A Personal Services 11,005.64 10,951.53 54.11 N Expenses 3,775.00 3,685.91 4.09 85.00 Assessors Personal Services 13,927.71 13,927.71 Expenses 1,850.00 1,848.74 1.26 Law Department Personal Services 4,000.00 4,000.00 ti Special Fees 5,000.00 4,275.00 725.00 Expenses 1,500.00 1,275.13 224.87 Election Expenses Town Clerk 625.00 625.00 Selectmen 4,446.56 4,446.56 APPROPRIATIONS-REVENUE AND NON-REVENUE--Continued Balance Appropriation Expenditures Transfer Carried ACCOUNT from 1953 &Transfers &Transfers to E&0 to 1955 Registration Personal Services 1,122.00 1,016.25 105.75 Expenses 750.00 750.00 Superintendent of Public Works Office Personal Services 25,476.78 24,995.18 481.60 Expenses 530.00 510.36 19.64 Town Offices&Cary Memorial Building Personal Services 9,711.88 9,611.42 100.46 Expensess 1954 13,735.00 12,998.95 736.05 0 Expenses 1953 1,600.00 1,105.00 495.00 Engineering Z Personal Services 18,019.99 18,008.02 11.97 O Expenses 1,220.00 1,218.89 1.11 1- tri Board of Appeals X Expenses 1,153.00 1,153.00 Z Planning Board O Personal Services 7,500.00 2,191.54 5,308.46 Z Expenses 1,500.00 1,384.82 115.18 Street Options 2,500.00 1,250.00 1,200.00 2,550.00 Police Department Personal Services 112,135.19 107,193.57 4,941.62 Expenses 11,103.68 11,003.26 100.42 Parking Meter Maintenance 250.00 107.55 142.45 Fire Department Personal Services 137,974.60 136,732.90 1,241.70 Expenses 23,160.76 23,107.02 53.74 htew Fire Engine 17,500.00 17,000.00 500.00 of Traffic Lights E. Lexington Station 2.400.00 2,400.00 A APPROPRIATIONS-REVENUE AND NON-REVENUE-Continued ni cn 0 Balance Appropriation Expenditures Transfer Carried ACCOUNT from 1953 &Transfers &Transfers to E&0 to 1955 Civilian Defense 1,335.19 700.00 867.27 1,167.92 Building&Plumbing Personal Services 6.330.61 6,330.61 Expenses 4,095.00 1,018.16 70.84 3,006.00 Wire Inspection Personal Services 2,000.00 2,000.00 Expenses 700.00 698.22 1.78 Sealer of Weights&Measures Personal Services 800.00 800.00 Z Expenses 424.00 420.87 3.13 C > Insect Suppression r Wages & Expenses 5,058.56 4,046.24 1,012.32 7a m Shade Trees O Wages& Expenses 15,543.56 11,766.35 3,777.21 N Forest Fires Personal Services 50.00 50.00 Wages & Expenses 500.00 446.99 53.01 Dag Officer Personal Services 235.00 235.00 Expenses 650.00 449.50 200.50 Health Personal Services 4,910.09 4,910.09 Expenses 12,915.50 8,277.64 3,967.87 669.99 Eradication of Mosquitoes 5,000.00 5,000.00 APPROPRIATIONS-REVENUE AND NON-REVENUE-Continued Balance &Transfers &Transfers to E&D to 1955 ACCOUNT from 1953 Appropriation Expenditures Transfer Carried Dog Clinic Expenses 537.37 532.47 4.90 Dental Clinic Personal Services 2,924.00 2,774.00 150.00 Expenses 580.00 540.80 39.20 Posture Clinic Personal Services 1,284.50 1,222.50 62.00 Expenses 57,00 48.86 8.14 Vital Statistics 25.00 25.00 0 Animal Inspection Z Personal Services 680.63 680.63 0 :w r r Maintenance m Wages & Expenses 9,370.00 9,150.81 219.19 X Sew�r Services (1953) 2,392.92 2,019.33 373.59 6-1 " (1954) 34,100.00 29,056.37 2,043.63 3,000.00 0 z T.,.w2r Construction Sundry Streets (1952) 4,759.39 4,759.39 " (1953) 27,851.24 26,750.09 1,101.15 " " (1954) 112,950.00 112,950.00 No. Branch Vine Brook 2,924.21 2,924.21 Bedford Street 6,137.64 6,137.64 Drain Construction (1952) 5,664.47 5,664.47 (1953) 7,709.22 6,698.01 1,01 1.21 II (1954) 34,000.00 5,630.03 28,369.97 N. Garbage Collection _ 25,993.50 25,989.83 3.67 Cn APPROPRIATIONS--REVENUE AND NON-REVENUE--Continued I`' Ln K) Balance &Transfers &Transfers to E&P fo 1955 ACCOUNT from 1953 Appropriation Expenditures Transfer Carried Highway Ashes & Dumps 15,000.00 14,975.77 24.23 Public Works Building 13,910.00 12,054.51 1,855.49 Maintenance 70,000.00 67,617.76 2,382.24 Chapter 90 Maintenance 3,000.00 2,997.60 2.40 Chapter No.90 Construction (1953) 2,404.66 2,404.66 " 11954) 27,000.00 21,178.55 5,821.45 Street Construction (Mass.Ave. 1953) 4,613.42 4,150.98 462.44 " " (Bartlett Ave. 1953) 728.00 948.30 1,362.60 313.70 " " Gleason Rd. 2,906.45 2,693.35 213.10 > " " Edison Way 1,219.73 142.25 1,058.32 303.66 Z " " Parking Lot 973.07 797.76 175.31 C " " (1954) 88,423.40 56,034.68 32,388.72 a Sidewalk Construction 800.00 536.50 263.50 Curbing Construction 3,000.00 968.4] 2,031.59 m ZTRoad Machinery Wages & Expenses 23,600.00 23,599.96 .04 -I N New Equipment 30,432.00 23,516.78 1,132.99 5,782.23 Snow Removal 40,000.00 35,155.04 4,844.96 Traffic Regulation & Control 3,825.00 3,822.92 2.08 Street Lights New High School 4,700.00 4,393.00 307.00 Street Lights 35,500.00 31,826.86 3,673.14 Srieet Signs 1,150.00 1,147.36 2.64 Public Welfare Personal Services 7,000.00 6,606.61 393.39 Administration 925.00 902.82 22.18 Aid & Expenses 16,077.90 15,845.15 232.75 APPROPRIATIONS--REVENUE AND NON-REVENUE--Continued Balance &Transfers &Transfers to E&D to 1955 ACCOUNT from 1953 Appropriation Expenditures Transfer Carried Aid to Dependent Children Aid & Expenses 12,364.00 12,364.00 Old Age Assistance Aid & Expenses 86,817.72 86,656.40 161.32 Disability Assistance Aid&Expenses 11,010.00 7,843.92 3,166.08 Veterans Benefits O Personal Services 1,560.00 1,560.00 Administration 350.00 350.00 Z Aid&Expenses 10,176.70 7,951.45 2,225.25 O Soldiers' Burials 150.00 150.00 m School Department Personal Services 725,820.66 719,542.97 6,277.69 Expenses 177,963.00 177,925.24 37.76 0 Americanization Classes 208,00 208.00 0 Z Vocational Education Handicraft 7.110.50 6,863.60 246.90 Tuition 9,062.43 9,061.73 .70 Out of State Travel 500.00 454.83 45.17 Land for New Elementary School 907.25 907.25 Est.Cost. Incidental Expenses New H.S886.87 886.87 Fiske School Addition 14,221.98 .. 2,413.51 11,808.47 N Harrington School Construction 33,000.00 33,000.00 w APPROPRIATIONS—REVENUE AND NON-REVENUE—Continued N Ln Balance &Transfers &Transfers to E 8,ID to 5955 A ACCOUNT from 1953 Appropriation Expenditures Transfer Carried Plans&Specifications Maria Hastings 10,000.00 10,000.00 Harrington 10,000.00 4,821.18 5,178.82 Maria Hastings School Construction 25,000.00 21,696.70 3,303.30 Plans & Specifications Franklin School Addition 5,000.00 3,985.12 1,014.88 Orig.Const. &Equip, New High School.., 16,660.90 140.41 16,774.62 26.69 Plans& Specifications Addition New H.S5,000.00 5,000.00 Veterans Library 10,068.92 3,247.47 6,821.45 > Elementary School Facilities Committee., 1,932.41 1,932.41 Z C Library > Personal Services 35,695.90 35,588.37 107.53 A Expenses 19,370.00 16,483.40 2,886.60 m 0 Park Department 72 Wages & Expense 24,622.88 24,059,82 563.06 --1 Recreation Personal Services 7,025.00 6,958.30 66.70 Expenses 1953 3,277.00 3,277.00 Expenses 1954 13,295.00 10,067.78 327,22 2,900.00 Grandstand 7,000.00 6,671.00 329.00 Police Pensions 12,695.59 12,695.59 Fire Pensions 5,869.87 5,088,97 780.90 Memorial Day 422.50 398.83 23.67 Armistice Day 125.00 120.10 4.90 APPROPRIATIONS—REVENUE AND NON-REVENUE—Continued Balance &Transfers &Transfers to E&0 to 1955 ACCOUNT from 1953 Appropriation Expenditures Transfer Carried Patriots' Day 2,000.00 1,999.20 .80 Hurricane Relief (Carol) 55,830.39 (55,830.39) " (Edna) 3,440,25 ( 3,440.25) Insurance 27,000.00 26,942.70 57.30 Contributory Retirement 23,396.11 23,396.11 " Expenses 325.00 325.00 –1 0 Ambulance Maintenance 450.00 450.00 Printing Town Reports 1,724.20 1,723.89 .31 0 -Ti Administration Trust Funds 175.00 155.00 20.00 r m Unclassified 1,050.00 523.79 526.21 X 2 Town Managers Committee 500.00 500.00 0 Unpaid Bills-1953 4,700.19 4,700.19 Z Job Class&Study Committee 200.00 28.75 171.25 Reserve Fund 20,000.00 16,007.47 3,992.53 Water Maintenance 31,200 00 29,035.92 2,164.08 Water Services 38,000.00 34,100.07 3,899.93 Water Construction 6-16 (1953) 2,245.58 1,006.16 1,239.42 Water Construction 6-16(1954) 27,000.00 26,955.72 44.28 Ns Water Construction 16" (1953) 396.32 24.66 371.66 '" us APPROPRIATIONS—REVENUE AND NON-REVENUE—Continued 111 Balance &Transfers &Transfers to t&D to 1955 ACCOUNT from 1953 Appropriation Expenditures Transfer Carried Cemetery Personal Services 1,900.00 1,900.00 Wages & Expenses 22,000.00 21,735.23 264.77 Capital Outlay 3,200.0 2,577.59 622.41 Interest Water Maintenance 7,328.75 7,328.75 On Debt 63,649.40 60,394.40 3,255.00 Maturing Debt 349,000.00 349,000.00 y z $152,654.34 $2,995,765.45$2,964,300.66 $71,301.67 $112,817.46 Z Y r xi m 0 us v7 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 257 258 ANNUAL REPORTS BORROWING CAPACITY—DECEMBER 31, 1954 CI) N o.h CO 0.n1 ' ' .0 O• m L60 —P 117 v—a Nm •0 V N CO ` N In � aaao w In 0 inw Real&Personal Property: erty:-2 a so CI. N N'0 m 0 •) .0 ri a a •o r. v v cti M Valuation 1952 Less Abatements $37,458,834.00 N ul N. Valuation 1953 Less Abatements 40,853,994.00 i4 Valuation 1954 Less Abatements 44,617,868.00 ❑m 41-4 ,,, Motor Vehicles: rr Valuation 1952 Less Abatements 3,325,639.00 Valuation 1953 Less Abatements 3,729,004.00 Valuation 1954 Less Abatements 4,242,369.00 d In-0 m u7 N N ao 0 N v - co 134,227,708.00 a in '' N in o a a . N c» v A o a 4 v m,iim 6 o ei — Average Valuation for 3 years(less abatements) 44,742,569,00 NN N CI o. 0 m '0.‘1 a W ~R 0' N. N 0 r") 0 - T .O W w^ o b Lei .-. ^ ,D r: €.1 Borrowing Capacity,595 2,237,128.00 N — w Town Debt December 31, 1954 (in- cluding auth. but unissued 5,237,000.00 Zin'! N 0 0 0 a N Loans Outside Debt Limit: 0 :o rN.a 0 0 a School (High) 1,620,000.00 v r-a o 0 0 0 0 0 " (Fiske) 350,000.00 C `4¢ a o - 0 N (Fiske addition) 310,000.00 w p7 N N. " (Maria Hastings) 700,000.00 0 .;+ (Harrington — not Is- z W M N a in w N N m me. v r-, ,n ssued) 700,000.00 mg a'0 N�° N CO. '0 v - 0 (Land Elem.) 13,000.00 o'e E NN N'1 CO r0) 0 UUl 'o m a Water 6-16 295,000.00 m w a N a C�7 D. 0 oo ., z d+,�^ ,o Q; r: )6"&over 162,000.00 Z — rn 4,150,000.00 Total Debt Inside Debt Limit 1,087,000.00 g =o Borrowing Capacity Dec. 31, 1954 $1,150.128.00 u - u yn N R Nrla w 0 £ 2 ol 0.0,0. cLn n - 2 L1,7, I m a^.p m $ 'Z' `2 N U1 'o^ C d u Z _ pc,0 .p'-a "Ia 0 ) •a S t • C u [,� d - 0 o VI 2 o. N Vu1 V V w g ,2 T-6 f" s P E p C E U C a C I) U v ; 0 C 0 • 7L ctNi-Ln , W U 2 lsJ Ln7 N Z ce O < Z TOWN OF LEXINGTON 259 260 ANNUAL REPORTS • 1954 Refunds for pay'ts to School RECEIPTS Loans 8,854.52 GENERAL REVENUE Vocational Education 4,716.14 Youth Service Board Taxes—Levy of 1954 Director of Standards 46.00 Polls $9,700.00 61,800.48 Personal 113,134.24 From the County Real Estate 1,880,829.97 Dog Licenses 2,817.22 2,003,664.21 2,817.22 Taxes—Prior Years U. S. Grants Polls .. 400.00 Old Age Assistance— Persona l 4,675.47 Administration 4,978.77 Real Estate 62,224.25 Aid & Expenses 55,876.81 67,299.72 Dependent Children— Administration 1,844,48 From the Commonwealth Aid & Expenses 10,559.85 Income Tax 116,741.18 Disability Assistance— Corporation Tax 91,408.30 Administration 391.96 Meal Tax 3,790.24 Aid & Expenses 4,522.31 211,939.72 Old Age Assistance—Recoveries 3,599.92 Licenses 81,774.10 Liquor 6,000.00 Sunday 55.00 Other General Revenue for Bowling 60.00 Loss of Taxes Milk 35.50 Comm of Mass. 415.80 Junk 200.00 415.80 Victuallers 45.50 Tax Title Redemptions Automobile Dealers 56.00 Tax Titles 3,770.80 Other 78.70 Tax Title Possessions 1,765.00 6,530,70 5,535.80 Permits TOTAL GENERAL REVENUE $2,449,340.34 Marriage 396.00 Building 4,106.73 Plumbing 1,361.00 COMMERCIAL REVENUE Cesspools 90.00 Oil Burners 39.50 Special Assessments and Privileges Garbage 6.00 Special Assessments Other 87,50 Sewer: 6,086.73 Apportioned paid in advance $11,555.74 Added to 1954 Tax Bills 23,437.20 Fines 1,475.86 Finesand Forfeits Added to prior Tax Bills 1,187.65 Court 1,475.86 Unapportioned 12,154,21 48,334.80 Grants and Gifts From the Commonwealth Street: English Speaking Classes Apportioned paid in advance.. 6,188.88 Geo. Barden Smith Fund 2,233.34 Added to 1954 Tax Bills 14,107.58 Loss of Taxes—State Land .... 1,850.48 Added to prior Tax Bills 316.11 School Aid—Chapter 70 44,100.00 Unapportioned 825.00 21,437.57 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 261 262 ANNUAL REPORTS Sidewalk: PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY Apportioned paid in advance Added to 1954 Tax Bills 45.80 Police Department Unapportioned 93.00 Bicycle Permits 85.00 138.80 Revolver Permits 96.50 Water: 181.50 Apportioned paid in advance.. 3,122.95 Added to 1954 Tax Bills 5,674.68 Fire Department Added to prior Tax Bills 778.09 Oil Permits and Blasting 194.50 Unapportioned 3,885.85 Sale of misc. material 29.53 13,461.57 224.03 Privileges: Inspection Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes Weights and Measures 329.50 Levy of 1954 204,773.72 Wires 1,328.50 Prior Years 36,074.42 1,658.00 240,848.14 Other Protection TOTAL SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AND PRIVILEGES $324,220.88 Dog Officer Care and feeding dogs 39.00 39.00 COMMERCIAL REVENUE—DEPARTMENTAL TOTAL PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY $2,102.53 Treasurer Release Fees—Tax Titles&other $89,72 89.72 HEALTH AND SANITATION Collector Health Department Certificate Fees 1,736.00 Dental Clinic 112.25 Tax Demand Costs 857.97 Slaughtering 338.00 2,593.97 Others 569.50 Selectmen - 1,019,75 Miscellaneous 610.57 State—Tuberculosis 1,273.56 Town Clerk 2,351.81 1,273.56 Cary Memorial Building Sewer Department Rentals 319.00 House Connections 727.75 Janitor Services 22.00 Bedford Connection 53,000.00 341.00 53,727.75 Legal Department Trunk Lines 18,072.26 Board of Appeals— Hearings.... 1,385.00 18,072.26 Planning Board—Hearings— TOTAL HEALTH AND SANITATION $74,093.32 Zoning Books 136.00 1,521.00 H IGHWAYS TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT—DEPARTMENTAL $7,508.07 Highway Joint Maintenance—State 997.59 " —County 997.59 Joint Construction—state 12,058.72 " —County 6,029.37 Machinery Rentals 31,732.26 Miscellaneous 472.37 52,287.90 TOTAL HIGHWAYS 52,287.90 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 263 264 ANNUAL REPORTS PUBLIC WELFARE PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISES Temporary Aid Reimbursement—State 3,743.56 Water Department Reimbursement—Cities & Towns 3,080.80 Sale of water Rates of 1954 &prior years .. 146,740.06 Reimbursement—From Individuals 155.00 Liens added to taxes 435.55 6,979.36 147,i 75.61 Aid to Dependent Children Miscellaneous Reimbursement—State 6,981.31 6,981.31 House Connections 1954 7)0.82 Soldiers' Benefits House Connections prior years 683.84 State Aid 2,543.90 iSundry Items 178.92 Individuals 20.00 — 1,573.58 2,563.90 Old Age Assistance TOTAL PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISES 148,749.19 Reimbursement—State 55,551.37 Reimbursement—Cities&Towns 3,823.43 59,374.80 CEMETERIES Disability Assistance Reimbursement—State 4,078.44 Munroe 4,078.44 Annual Care 136.00 Interments 547.00 TOTAL PUBLIC WELFARE 79,977.81 Foundations 101.50 Perpetual Care 150.00 SCHOOLS 934.50 Tuitions Westview Tuitions 5,872.63 Sale of Lots 3,924.25 " Other 3,352.54 Perpetual Care 3,945.00 Athletic Activity 5,238.65 Interments 2,443.00 School Lunch Program 98,324.41 Foundations and G.L. 1,010.00 Safe of Books, Supplies, etc. 2,009.05 House Rent 120.00 School Registration—Practical Arts 711.00 11,442.25 Transportation Aid from Comm. .. 2,667.80 118,176.08 TOTAL CEMETERIES 12,376.75 TOTAL SCHOOLS 118,176.08 INTEREST RECREATION AND PARKS Taxes 2,297.10 Transportation Tax Titles 122.24 37.00 Motor Vehicle Excise 91.82 Bus Tickets tation 37.00 2,511.16 TOTAL RECREATION & PARKS 37.00 Special Assessments Sewer 7,000.15 UNCLASSIFIED Street 4,325.65 Sidewalk 14.65 Ambulance Rentals 1,773.00 Water 1,549.46 Rental Barnes Property 1,105.00 12,889.91 Parking Meters 7,887.06 Interest on Bank deposits 3.22 Miscellaneous Items 1,115.70 Interest on bonds issued 1,063.17 House Rental 261.00 1,066.39 12,141.76 TOTAL INTEREST 16,467.46 TOTAL UNCLASSIFIED 12,141.76 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 265 266 ANNUAL REPORTS MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS EXPENDITURES General Loans School 1,010,000.00 {Including cash payments and departmental transfers) Sewer 100,000.00 Water 6-16" 100,000.00 GENERAL GOVERNMENT Temporary Loan 500,000.00 - 1,710,000.00 Appropriation Committee Premiums 3,910.50 Personal Services 3,910.50 Secretary $500.00 TOTAL MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS 1,713,910.50 Extra Clerical Services 77.50 - $577.50 REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS Expenses Refunds Postage &Office Supplies 181.38 Old Age Assistance- Printing & Mailing Reports 925.00 Aid & Expenses 917.72 Meeting Expense 63.62 Public Welfare- Association Dues 12.00 Aid & Expenses 77.90 Sundry 8.50 Disability Assistance- 1,190.50 Aid & Expenses 10.00 Dependent Children- Selectmen's Department Aid & Expenses 10.00 Personal Services Veterans- Executive Clerk 3,737.60 Aid&Expenses 178.70 Senior Clerk 2,572.80 1,194.32 Junior Clerk 2,062.40 Miscellaneous 224.80 8,3 72.80 224.80 Expenses TOTAL REFUNDS & TRANSFERS 1,419.12 Selectmen& 1,000.00 Postage &Office Supplies 387.32 AGENCY, TRUST AND INVESTMENTS Equipment&Repairs 276.67 Agency Advertising 296.26 Sporting Licenses 2,561.00 Constable Service 301.43 Dog Licenses 3,769.25 Bulletins 12.00 6,330.25 Sundry 351.94 Deposits Out of State Travel 2,625.62 Sewer House Connections 27,086.36 Water House Connections 17,860.00 Accounting Department44,946.36 Federal Withholding Taxes 161,190.44 Personal Services 161,190.44 Accountant 5,149.84 Other Trusts Senior Clerk 2,496.00 Tower Park Memorial 257.50 Junior Clerk 1,994.00 Ellen Stone Fund 25.00 - - 9,639.84 Albert B. Tenney Memorial 100.00 Expenses 382.50 Postage &Office Supplies 170.81 TOTAL AGENCY TRUST AND INVESTMENTS 212,849.55 Equipment&Repairs 59.62 Binding Records 64.50 TOTAL CASH RECEIPTS 5,225,658.26 Association Dues 3.00 CASH BALANCE JANUARY 1, 1954 844,512.81 Travel & Meeting Expense 150.76 State Forms GRAND TOTAL DECEMBER 31, 1954 $6,070,171.07 Sundry 50.00 498.69 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 267 268 ANNUAL REPORTS Town Clerk&Treasurer's Department Sundry 1.50 Auto Allowance 320.00 Personal Services Binding 36.00 Town Clerk &Treasurer 5,149.84 Assoc.Dues&Meeting Expense 85.70 Ass't. Town Clerk &Treasurer 2,884.80 1,848.74 Junior Clerks 4,160.80 12,195.44 Law Department Expenses Personal Services Postage&Office Supplies 395.02 Town Counsel 4,000.00 Equipment & Repair 580.77 Special Fees 4,275.00 Travel&Meeting Expense 79.88 Sundry 1,275.13 Association Dues 19.50 9,550.13 Bond Premium 325.00 Elections Department Certification of Notes 504.53 Sundry 8.54 Expenses(Jurisdiction of Selectmen) Advertising 11.76 Wardens & Other Officers .... 2,175.40 Parking Meter Maintenance 120.91 Meals 335.60 2,045.91 Printing, Preparing & Mailing Warrants 1,857.56 Foreclosure&Redemption of Tax Titles Sundry 78.00 Collector's Department 4,446.56 Personal Services Elections Department Collector 5,149.84 Expenses (Jurisdiction of Town Clerk) Senior Clerk 2,623.80 Postage & Supplies 15.27 Junior Clerks 3,177.89 Voting Lists&Tally Sheets .... 391.48 10,951.53 Ballots 195.00 Expenses Sundry 23.25 Postage&Office Supplies 2,360.55 625.00 Equipment & Repair 506.35 Recording Fees 28.00 Registrations Department Bond Premium 640.75 Personal Services Binding 47.50 Registrar 297.00 Advertising 36.26 Assistant Registrars 494.25 Sundry 13.50 Clerk 225.00 Meeting&Travel Expense 32.38 1,016.25 Association Dues 20.62 Expenses 3,685.91 Postage & Supplies 68.70 Assessors' Department Printing Voting List 500.00 Tally Sheets& Ballots 23.52 Personal Services Advertising 157.78 Assessors 2,250.00 - 750.00 Secretary4,875.91 SeniorrClerk 2,623.8D0 Public Works-Sup erintendent's Office Cl Junior Clerks 4,178.00 Personal Services 13,927.71 Superintendent 9,278.81 Expenses Office Manager 3,409.77 Postage&Office Supplies 558.61 Clerical 12,306.60 Equipment&Repair 23.21 24,995.18 Recording&Transfer Fees 345.72 Expenses Assistant Assessors 478.00 Postage,Supplies&Equipment 311.46 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 269 270 ANNUAL REPORTS Equipment&Repairs 159,23 Postage & Supplies 145.07 Sundry 26.67 Prof,Special Services 433.00 Association Dues 13.00 Assoc.Dues&Meeting Expense 42.70 510.36 Photos, Maps & Blueprints .... 179.55 Advertising 106.63 Town Offices&Cary Memorial Building Equipment & Repair 68.62 Reports 126.25 Personal Services Sundry 8.50 Janitor 3,763.26 1,384.82 Ass't. Janitor 2,939.68 Street Options 1,200.00 Second Ass't. Janitor 2,908.48 9,611.42 TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT 158,450.10 Expenses Labor 1,412.32 PROTECTION OF PERSONS & PROPERTY Repairs&Other Expenses 1,906.27 Telephone 2,593.60 Police Department Fuel 4,065.16 Personal Services Light&Power 2,693.47 Chief 5,376.34 Gas 205.42 Lieutenants & Sergeants 13,257.17 Water 47.71 Patrolmen 81,668.66 Sundry 75.00 Matron 66.00 12,998.95 Clerk 2,454.40 Expenses 953 Policewomen 4,275.00 Equipment & Repair 1,105.00 Special Police 96.00 107,193.57 Engineering Department Expenses Postage &Office Supplies 327.64 Personal Services Office Equipment& Repair 453.02 Assistant Engineer 4,240.71 Telephone 1,982.35 Others 13,767.31 Motor Equipment 770,54 18,008.02 Gasoline & Oil 2,144.58 Expenses Radio Maintenance 475.43 Field&Office Supplies 580.09 Equipment for Men 1,777.97 Equipment Rentals 230.1629Equipment for Women 89.17 Equipment & Repair 129.87 Meals 74.76 Maps, Blueprints,etc. 244.12 Photographic Supplies & Serv. 252.46 Sundry 30.75 Ammunition 172.32 Land Court 3.90 Training 400.00 1,218.89 Sundry 116.55 Board of Appeals Parking Meter Maintenance 107.55 Expenses 9,144.34 Clerical 276.00 CAPITAL OUTLAY 1,768.08 Postage & Supplies 281.74 Fire Department Advertising 581.91 Equipment & Repair 13.35 Personal Services 1,153.00 Deputy Chief 5,326.66 Captains& Lieutenants 26,291.56 Planning Board Privates 99,732.15 Callmen 3,506.03 Personal Services Extra Duty 1,1 13.50 Town Planner 2,191.54 ExpensesClerk 763.00 136,732.90 Clerical 274.50 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 271 272 ANNUAL REPORTS Expenses Weights&Measures Office Expenses 206.79 Telephone 1,038.42 Personal Services Apparatus 326.79 Sealer 800.00 Equipment for Men 1,230.07 Expenses Fire Fighting Equipment 1,340.37 Auto Allowance 300.00 Equipment & Repair 1,164.33 Sundry 120.87 Alarm Box & Radio Mainten. 5,826.06 420.87 Shop Supplies 519.05 Hose 1,417.38 Insect Suppression Fuel &Light 3,176.77 Wages&Expenses Rescue & Salvage 616.25 Labor 2,256.19 Maintenance--Bldgs. and Equipment & Repair 658.14 Grounds 3,245.86 Supplies 11.43 Gas & Oil 950.45 Equipment Rentals 183.75 Medical 1,105.30 Insecticides 931.73 Sundry 196,92 Sundry 5.00 Water 85.80 4,046.24 22,446.61 CAPITAL OUTLAY (Blacktop) 600.00 Shade Trees CAPITAL OUTLAY (New Fire Wages&Expenses Ebor 8,911.46 Equipment, Engine) 17,000.00 g Tools& Repair.... 1,198.86 Loam&Trees 430.00 East Lexington Fire Station Equipment Rentals 466.75 Traffic Lights 2,400.00 Insecticides 242.79 Oil 121,44 Spraying-Contract 340.24 Civilian Defense Sundry 54.81 11,766.35 Expenses Telephone 90.00 Forest Fires Equipment .-- 777.27 867.27 Personal Services Warden 50.00 Building&Plumbing Department Wages&Expenses Labor 326.00 Personal Services Supplies& Equipment 120.99 Inspector 5,850.61 446.99 Substitute 480.00 6,330.61 Dog Officer Expenses Personal Services Auto Allowance 637.44 Sundry 380.72 Officer 235.00 1,018 16 Expenses Care&Feeding of Dogs 449.50 Wire Department Personal Services TOTAL PROTECTION OF PERSONS& PROPERTY 326,414.71 Inspector 2,000.00 Expenses HEALTH & SANITATION Auto Allowance 612.42 Health Department Sundry 85.80 Personal Services 698.22 Sanitarian 4,910.09 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 273 274 ANNUAL REPORTS Expenses Sewer Mains* Auto Allowance 487.54 Office Expenses 293.54 Wages&Expenses Laboratory Supplies 99.35 Labor 1,463.67 Quarantine & Contagious Di- Postage&Office Supplies 10.58 seases 285.94 Light&Power 4,810.23 Hospitals 267.60 Equipment, Tools & Repair.... 596.11 Tuberculosis 3,357.00 Equipment Rental 905.44 Visiting Nurse Ass'n. 1,749.96 Pipe & Fittings Advertising 141.98 Gravel&Other Supplies 85.88 Sundry ... 205.69 Pumping Station 1,278.90 9,150.81 Engineering Service 1,389.04 8,277.64 Sewer Services Mosquito Control 5,000.00 Wages&Expenses Labor 14,745.81 Dog Clinic Pipe& Fittings 3,172.11 Gasoline&Oil 40.16 Expenses Town Equipment Rental 1,790.00 Veterinarian 100.00 Other Equipment Rentals 4,860.00 Sundry 432.47 Lumber--Gravel, etc. 4,196.81 532.47 Sundry 97.98 Claims 153.50 Dental Clinic 29,056.37 Personal Services Sewer Services-1953 2,019.33 Dentist 1,590.00 Nurse 1,184.00 Sewer Construction-Sundry Streets 2,774.00 Wages&Expenses Expenses Labor 2,915.96 Postage&Office Supplies 151.37 Town Equipment 755.00 Laundry 15.75 Pipe, Cement, etc. 2,073.97 Dental Supplies 282.83 Advertising 96.54 Advertising 10,85 Contract 149,914.43 Travel Allowance 80,00 Professional Services 9,830.23 540.80 Other Equipment Rentals 860.00 Equipment and Supplies 395.63 Posture Clinic Drains (Manholes) 189.66 Personal Services Sundry 102.10 167,133.52 Physician 150.00 Sewer Construction Nurses 1,062.50 Bedford Sewer Conn. 6,608.09 - 1,21 2.50 ExpensesDrain Construction--Sundry Streets Sundry 15.00 Postage & Supplies 43.86 Wages&Expenses 58.86 Labor 2,031.97 Town Equipment 477.00 Vital Statistics 25.00 Pipe 3,059.17 Supplies 489.79 Drains (Manholes) 1,039.80 Animal Inspection Department Contract 10,894.78 I nspector 680.63 17,992.51 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 275 276 ANNUAL REPORTS Garbage Collection Contract 25,989.83 Street Construction--Edison Way • Contract 916.07 Care of Dumps&Removal of Ashes Street Construction—Bartlett A Wages& Expenses Labor 8,700.41 Contract 414.30 Equipment Rentals .. 715-00 Town Equipment 3,906.50 Street Construction—Gleason Road Gravel 1,575.60 Sundry 28.50 Contract 1,777.90 Fence 49.76 Professional Services 915.45 14,975.77 2,693.35 TOTAL HEALTH&SANITATION 296,938.22 Street Construction—Mass.Avenue 1953 Contract 2,750.98 Professional Services 1,400.00 HIGHWAYS 4,150.98 Public Works Building Chapter 90 Construction—Hill Street Wages&Expenses Labor 9,883.64 Contract 23,434.59 Advertising 6.12 Fuel,Light&Power 1,280.64 Guard Posts 142.54 Equipment& Repair 377.78 23,583.21 Mechanics Tools & Equipment 119.17 Building Repairs&Supplies 319.88 Parking Area(Contract) Sundry 25.00 Gas 48.40 Capital Outlay 797.76 12,054.51 Highway Maintenance Highway Department—Road Machinery Expenses Wages&Expenses Labor 34,407.81 Gas & Oil 10,268.34 Postage&Office Supplies 216.53 Parts&Repairs 8,935.64 Equipment and Repair 452.90 Tires&Tubes 2,972.37 Town Equipment Rental 7,013.75 Plate Fees 1.50 Other Equipment Rental 2,866.00 Sundry 1,422.11 23,599.96 Asphalt and Tarvia 10,536.66 Stone,Cement,Gravel, etc9,466.60 New Equipment 23,516.78 Manholes,Sidewalks&Fence.. 2,430.93 Sundry 226.58 - 67,617.76 Snow Removal Wages& Expenses Street Construction—Sundry Streets 1954 Labor 15,655.48 Labor 88.21 Plow & Truck Repairs 2,431.22 Professional Services 3,876.43 Equipment Rentals 8,363.50 Contract 52,673.98 Gravel,Sand&Salt 2,843.52 Sundry 582.74 Sundry 21.32 Registry of Deeds 412.30 Town Equipment 5,528.00 57,633.66 Weather Service 312.00 35,155.04 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 277 278 ANNUAL REPORTS Traffic Regulation and Control Administration Labor 2,527.76 Postage &Office Supplies 995.27 Light 147.55 Office Equipment & Repair .... 24.50 Signs 301,99 Auto Expense 57.33 Town Equipment 135.00 Telephone 238.63 Paint 445.45 Meeting Expense 106.25 Railroad Signals 100.00 Gas &Oil 115.10 Equipment & Repair 107.85 Gas 18.79 Traffic Signal Maintenance .... 42.90 Town Equipment 10.50 Sundry 14.42 Sundry 34.00 3,822,92 1,600.37 Streets Lights 31,826.86 Paid from Fed.Grants O.A.A. 697.55 Aid and Expenses Street Lights (High School/ 4,393.00 Cash Grants 7,098.25 General Relief 8,746.90 Street Signs - 15,845.15 Labor 785.52 Aid to Dependent Children Signs 42.45 Paint 13.65 Aid and Expenses Cement& Pipe 269.74 Cash Grants ... 23,126.14 Town Equipment 36.00 Paid from Federal Grant .... 10,762.14 + 1,147.36 Old Age Assistance Highway Department-Chapter 90 Maintenance Aid and Expenses , Asphalt 2,965.83 Cash Grants 137,606.77 Advertising 2.45 Other Cities &Towns 7,242.97 Sundry 24.50 144,849.74 2 992 78 Paid from Federal Grant .... 58,193.34 Sidewalk Construction Disability Assistance Contract 536.50 Curbing Construction Aid and Expenses 11,602.70 Labor 816.10 Paid from Federal Grants 3,758.78 Cold Top & Gravel 152.31 Veterans'Services&Benefits 968.41 Personal Services TOTAL HIGHWAYS 297,821.21 Director 1,560.00 Administration 350.00 PUBLIC WELFARE AND VETERANS' SERVICES AND BENEFITS Aid&Expenses Public Welfare Cash Grants 4,589.70 All other 3,361,75 Personal Services 7,951.45 Agent 4,726.19 Social Worker 2,828.80 TOTAL PUBLIC WELFARE & VET- Senior Clerk 2,623.80 ERANS' SERVICES & BENEF[TS,. 219,437.98 Junior Clerk 2,373.64 12,552.43 SCHOOLS Paid from Fed.Grants O.A.A. 3,981.42 Schools Paid from Fed. Grants A.D.C. 1,473.30 Personal Services Paid from Fed. Grants D.A. 491.10 Superinendent 8,646.64 Attendance Officer 200.00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 279 280 ANNUAL REPORTS Other Expenses (Clerks) 15,452.20 Plans&Specifications Principal & Teachers (High) 232,708.00 gs School 149,388.51 Principal & Teachers (ElemMaria Hastings] .. 344,700.15 Street School 9,388. 1 Substitutes and Special 51,590.34Maple 8 Janitors—High and Elem. 55,611.65 Maintenance—High and Elem6,685.28 Addition to Fiske School 288,337.25 Health 6,656.64 Atypical Education 530.25 722,801.15 Plans and Specifications Paid from Geo. Bar- Franklin School Addition 3,985.12 den Fund 3,258.18 Expenses Construction,Original Equipping& Furnishing New High School 17,773.38 Genera! Expense 1,999.16 Textbooks 11,544.75 Supplies 244,7 1 7.99 Veterans' Memorial Library 3,247.47 Fuel 21,470.49 TOTAL SCHOOLS 1,385,882.69 Light & Power 14,847.84 Telephone 2,0)4.45 Towel Service 2,304.62 LIBRARY Gas 1,53 6.52 Library Water 902.25 Miscellaneous 2,452.00 Personal Services Maintenance--Repairs 48,962.36 Librarian 5,150.00 — Janitors' Supplies 6,902.70 Assistants & Substitutes 26,592.57 Janitors 3,845.80 Libraries 2,169.44 35,588.37 Health 720.75 Expenses Transportation 21,812.00 Administration 1,691.60 Sundry 2,304.06 Books, Periodicals, Bulletins .. 7,202.49 Atypical Education 300.40 Binding 2,152.11 Outlay—Building 4,184.84 Fuel & Light 1,660.55 Outlay—New Equipment 5,488.88 Building & Grounds 3,671.26 School Committee 422.23 Sundry 105.39 Teachers Travel & Misc. Ex- 16,483.40 pense 600.32 Automobile Driving Inst. 282.42 TOTAL LIBRARIES 52,071.77 177,940.47 Americanization Classes 208.00 RECREATION AND UNCLASSIFIED Parks Vocational Education Wages&Expenses Tuition 9,061.73 Postage&Office Supplies 11.08 Office Equipment& Repair 40.32 Labor 17,659.69 Vocational Education Equipment & Repair 2,889.69 Handicraft Classes 6,863.60 Equipment Rentals 758.07 Gas &Oil 37.27 Out of State Travel 454.83 Grass Seed,Fertilizer,etc. 733.73 Light&Power 343.79 Water 392.39 New Elementary School(Fiske School) - Flags, Flag Pole Maintenance168.54 Contract 1,000.00 _ Chemicals 99.89 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 281 2S2 ANNUAL REPORTS Miscellaneous Supplies 123.21 Public Liability 256.38 Swimming Pool 360.97 Auto Liability 2,651.50 Sundry 62.90 Auto, Fire & Theft 436.70 Loam 370.25 Building, Fire & Boiler 15,683.52 Professional Service 8.03 - 26,942,70 24,059.82 Town Report Printing 1,723.89 Recreation Personal Services Ambulance Maintenance 450.00 Clerical 261.87 Administration of Trust Funds 155.00 Supervision& Instruction Winter Prigram 1,220.75 Hurricane Damage (Carol/ 55,830.39 Summer Program 5,405.75 (Edna) 3,440.25 Janitor Service 40.00 6'928.37 Unclassified 523.79 Expenses Postage&Office Supplies 43,94 Unpaid Bills 4,700.19 Transportation 168.50 Awards 175.90 Job Classification Study Group 28.75 Equipment Si Repair 4,182.14 Craft Materials 148.76 TOTAL RECREATION AND UN- Advertising 51.1 1 CLASSIFIED 188,852.66 Labor 926.7] Fence-Sidewalk-Swimming Pool 1,234.40 PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISES Sundry 491.50 Tennis Court 5,527.00 Water Maintenance Equipment Rental 424.75 Wages&Expenses 13,374.71 Postage & Office Supplies .... 1,147.53 Grand Stand 6,67 1.00 Office Equipment & Repairs .. 262.80 Recording Fees 47.06 Pensions Labor 15,020.41 Pipe, Fittings & Hydrants 953.40 Police 12,695.59 Meters, Parts & Repairs 7,073.42 Fire 5,088.97 Equipment Rentals 2,193.17 Equipment & Repair 1,432.81 Board of Retirement Water-Arlington 445.29 Trench Repair 195.30 Expenses 23,396.11 Sundry 264.73 Accrued Liability 325.00 29,035.92 23,721.11 Memorial Day Water Services Wages and Expenses May 30th 398.83 Labor 6,650.11 Veteran's Day Nov. 11th 120.10 Pipe & Fittings 12,401.53 Valves 7,356.76 Patriots'Day April 19th Curb Boxes 1,643.02 Expenses 1,999.20 Equipment Rentals 5,1 1 1.00 Lumber,Stone,Gravel,etc588.26 1 e Meter Parts 2.23 Sundry 347.16 Workingman's Compensation.. 7,914.60 34,100.07 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 283 284 ANNUAL REPORTS Water Construction Sundry Streets(Includes 6-16"pipet Equipment Rental 48.00 Sundry 98.98 Wages&Expenses 2,577.59 Contract 23,823.90 Labor 3,478.12 TOTAL CEMETERIES INCLUDING Pipe & Fittings 34,194.00 PERPETUAL CARE INCOME 26,212.82 Equipment Rentals 1,874.50 Valves&Valve Boxes 15,480.85 Asphalt, Explosives, Sand, etc471.90 INTEREST ON DEBT Equipment, Tools& Repair 396,14 Interest on Debt Professional Services 2,630.51 Highway Loans Z353.75 Sundry 216.57 Sewer Loans 13,271.25 82,566.49 School 43,503.75 Water Construction Woburn Street 16"&over Fire 381.25 Anticipation of Revenue 882.08 Wages&Expenses Water 7,328.75 Labor .. 24.66 Other 2.32 Equipment Rental 12.00 67,723.15 Explosives, Lead, Sand, etc. 400.00 Valves& Boxes 97.02 TOTAL INTEREST ON DEBT 67,723.15 Professional Service 5,270.37 ' Contract 1,305.29 7,709.34 Maturing Debt Highway 29,000.00 TOTAL WATER 152,811.82 Sewer 114,000.00 School 147,000.00 Water 44,000.00 CEMETERIES Fire 15,000.00 Munroe and Westview 349,000.00 TOTAL MATURING DEBT 349,000.00 Personal Services Superintendent 900.00 County Tuberculosis Assessment' 21,286.29 Clerk 1,000.00 1,900.00 Wages & Expenses State Taxes 93,717.94 Labor 19,263.02 Postage & Office Supplies 292.21 County Tax 63,436.96 Equipment Rentals 32.06 Equipment, Tools& Repairs 789.23 Sporting Licenses 2,561.00 Shrubs, Seeds, Fertilizer, Loam 840.42 Lumber, Paint, Cement, etc. ., 23.19 Dog Licenses 3,667.00 Water 17,32 Trees 137.22 Auto Allowance 280.97 Trustees of Public Trust Sundry 34.09 Perpetual Care Fund 4,095.00 Fuel 25.50 21,735.23 Withholding Taxes 175,892.32 Westview Capital Outlay Refunds: Labor 632.36 Real Estate Taxes 16,058.89 Fill 499.00 Personal Taxes 4.40 Equipment 1,299.25 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 285 286 ANNUAL REPORTS Polls 24.00 MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS Motor Vehicle Excise 6,854.66 DECEMBER 31, ]954 Public Services 6,854.87 General 68.41 Interest 27.98 DebitsEstimated Receipts 61.40 29,954.61 Net Bonded and Fixed Debt $4,537,000.00 Wet. A.Tower Memorial Park Fund 41.00 Premium on Bonds 2,928.01 Credits East Lexington Fire Station $25,000.00 School Lunch Program 101,906.14 Street Construction 1947—No. 1 21,000.00 " 1947—No. 2 12,000.00 School Athletic Program 20,124.92 1950 5,000.00 Cary Ave. &Aerial St. 21,000.00 " 1952 60,000.00 Anticipation of Revenue 500,000.00 New High School 1,470,000.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 4,541,228.32 CompletingHNew High School 150,000.00 00 000.00 Maria Hastings School New Elementary School (Fiske) 350,000.00 CASH BALANCE 1,528,942.75 Addition Fiske School 310,000.00 Land Elementary School 13,000.00 $6,070,171.07 Land High School 13,000.00 Remodeling Hancock School 35,000.00 Remodeling Various Schools 30,000.00 Addition Parker School 80,000.00 Sewer Loan 1947 6,000.00 " " 1948 25,000.00 " 1949 20,000.00 " " 1948 (Trunk Line) 215,000.00 " " 1950 150,000.00 II II 1951 80,000.00 " " North Lexington 34,000.00 " " Sunnyfield 155,000.00 " " 1954 100,000.00 Water Construction 6-16" (1947) 25,000.00 6-16" (1948) 135,000.00 " 6-16" (1951) 35,000.00 " 6-16' (1954) 100,000.00 " 16" &over(1947) 72,000.00 " 16"&over(1953) 90,000.00 $4,537,000.00 REVENUE 1954 Credits Transferred for various funds $392,859.62 Poll Commitment 11,570.00 Personal Commitment 120,359.69 Real Estate Commitment 1,967,896.33 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 287 288 ANNUAL. REPORTS Estimated Receipts 843,193.09 DEFERRED ASSESSMENTS Balance of Appropriations 71,301.67 DECEMBER 31, 1954 $3,407,180.40 Sewer: Apportioned Sewer Assessments (not duel $169,405.06 Debits Deferred Assessments 15,465.94 Appropriation made in 1953 $10,000.00 Tax Tit a 381.18 Appropriation made in 1954 2,949,168.52 Due in 955 23,282.99" 956 23,175.96 Miscellaneous accounts to be raised 230,267.48 .. „ 957 23,073.91 Surplus 217,744.40 " 958 22,432.48 $3,407,180.40 959 17,798.65 960 16,146.95 " " 961 14,220.71 962 10,413.20 PROPERTY ACCOUNTS " " 963 3,013.10 Debits 169,405.06 Street: Land and Buildings $11,856,779.00 Furniture and other Property 722,524.50 Apportioned Street Assessments(not due 97,193.57 $12,579,303.50 Deferred Assessments 3,231.91 Due in 1955 14,053.83 " " 1956 13,959.22 Credits " " 1957 13,959.00 Land and Buildings: " " 1958 13,958.58 1959 12,162,97 Town Offices&Cary Memorial Building 766,000.00 " 1960 9,807.03 Fire Department 212,000.00 " " 1961 8,105.74 Sewer Department 1,911,650.00 " " 1962 7,955.29 School Department 6,330,000.00 97,193.57 Library Department 195,000.00 Parks and Playgrounds 293,000.00 Sidewalk: Public Works Building 104,255.00 Tax Title Property 66,425.00 Apportioned Sidewalk Assessments(not due) 558.56 Water Supply System 1,936,900.00 Due in 1955 78.36 Cemetery Department 41,549.00 " " 1956 78.36 11,856,779.00 " " 1957 78.35 1958 78.35 Furniture and other Property: " " 1959 78.35 Town Offices& Cary Memorial Building .... 30,650.00 " " 1960 78.35 Police Department 4,450.00 " " 1961 78.35 Fire Department 130,000.00 " " 1962 10.09 Weights & Measures 1,000.00 558.56 Public Works Department 153,780.00 Water: School Department 294,115.00 Library Department 106,200.00 Apportioned Water Assessments (not due) ........ 34,534.02 Cemetery Department 2,329.50 722,524.50 Deferred Assessments 4,938.53 Due in 1955 6,012.78 $12,579,303.50 " " 1956 6,012.70 " " 1957 6,007.44 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 289 290 ANNUAL REPORTS " 1958 4,871.86 " 1959 Debits 1960 1,933.77 Transfer by Vote of Town 2,000.00 1961 1,623.14 Balance December 31, 1954 18,446.90 " " 1962 334.14 " 1963 190.97 20,446.90 34,534.02 OVERLAY RESERVE ROAD MACHINERY FUND Credits Credits Balance January 1, 1954 30,357.31 Balance January 1, 1954 18,771.22 To adjust overlay 9,763.72 Collections for Rentals during 1954 31,734.42 40,121.03 50,505.64 Debits Debits Transferred by Vote of Town 20,000.00 Transferred by Vote of Town 18,711.22 Balance December 31, 1954 20,121.03 Balance December 31, 1954 31,794.42 40,121.03 50,505.64 PARKING METER ACCOUNT Credits WATER DEPARTMENT—AVAILABLE SURPLUS Balance January 1, 1954 8,400.11' Receipts for 1954 7,884.90 Credits Balance January 1, 1954 29,238.33 16,285.01 Receipts in Excess of Appropriation 14,01 8.98 Debits 43,257.31 Transferred by Vote of Town 375.00 Balance December 31, 1954 15,910.01 Debits Transferred by Vote of Town 22,071.45 16,285 01 Balance December 31, 1954 21,185.86 SALE OF REAL ESTATE FUND 43,257.31 Credits Balance January 1, 1954 11,388.30 SEWER ASSESSMENT FUND Sale of Lots 300.00 11,688.30 Credits Balance January 1, 1954 45,402.97 Debits Collections 1954 48,029.56 Balance December 31, 1954 11,688.30 93,432.53 WESTVIEW CEMETERY—SALE OF LOTS FUND Debits Transferred by Vote of Town 40,000.00 Credits Balance December 31, 1954 53,432.53 Balance January 1, 1954 16,522.65 Collections in 1954 for Sale of Lots 3,924.25 93,432.53 20,446.90 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 291 292 ANNUAL REPORTS WATER ASSESSMENT FUND Leroy S. Brown Income 379.65 Colonial Cemetery Perpetual Care 1,100.00 Credits Colonial Cemetery Perpetual Care Income 303.51 Balance January 1, 1954 25,212.20 Munroe Cemetery Perpetual Care 39,535.00 Collections 1954 13,385.81 Munroe Cemetery Perpetual Care Income 3,489.42 Westview Cemetery Perpetual Care 61,416.75 38,598.01 Westview Cemetery Perpetual Care Income 3,376.43 Frederick L. Emery Fund 5,249.65 Debits Emma 1. Fiske Flower Fund 317.40 Transferred by Vote of Town 20,000.00 Emma I. Fiske School Fund 151.39 Balance December 31, 1954 18,598.01 Charles E. French Colonial Cemetery 2,316.23 Charles E. French School Medal 2,891.19 38,598.01 Jonas Gemmel Charity Fund 696.87 Harriet R.Gilmore Charity Fund 864.61 EXCESS AND DEFICIENCY George L, Gilmore Fund 11,027.75 Hayes Fountain Fund 1,364.17 Credits Lexington High School Scholarship 299.26 Balance January 1, 1954 465,109.53 Herbert T. Hilton Munroe Cemetery 4,901.05 Tax Titles 5,038.07 George 0. Smith Park Fund 2,573.65 Chapter No. 90 20,088.09 George W.Taylor Flag Fund 2,735.44 Balance Revenue 1954 217,744.40 George W. Taylor Tree Fund 2,747.69 Audit Adjustments 179.33 William A. Tower Memorial Fund 10,000.00 Louis E.Wilkins Flower Fund 76.58 708,159.42 Ellen A.Stone 2,000.00 Sarah E. Raymond Library Fund 500.00 Debits Charles E. Weld 1,583.43 Tax Titles taken in 1954 6,453.65 Geneva M. Brown Fund 3,480.78 Transferred by Vote of Town 245,773.40 Everett Mulliken Hastings Park Fund 5,644.42 Balance December 31, 1954 455,932.37 Albert B. Tenney Fund 4,000.00 185,444.43 708,159.42 Samuel J. Bridge Charitable Fund 17,080.31 Elizabeth B. Gerry 2,280.26 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 19,360.57 TRUST ACCOUNTS Robert E.Clapp School Fund 857.40 DECEMBER 31, 1954 George E. Briggs Fund 124.45 Matthew Alien Memorial Fund 136.39 Assets Ellen A. Stone School Fund Income 76.56 Trust Funds Cash and Securities in custody of: 1,194.80 Trustees of Public Trusts $185,444.43 " " Bridge Charitable Fund 19,360.57 Cary Memorial Library Fund 11,500.00 " " School Funds 1,194.80 Beals Library Fund 1,100.00 " " Cary Memorial Library 34,41 1.43 Laura M.Brigham Library Fund 3,100.00 " " Contributory Retirement System 286,822.20 Laura M. Brigham Income 164.55 527,233.43 Leroy S. Brown Library Fund 2,000.00 Geneva M. Brown Library Fund 2,000.00 Liabilities Alice Butler Cary Library Fund 2,500.00 Hallie C. Blake Prize Fund $1,024.17 Alice Butler Cary Library Income 261.70 Edith C. Redman Battle Green Fund 542.66 Marcia Cary Library Fund 400.00 Battle Green Fund 876.50 Goodwin Musical Collection Fund 1,100.00 Goodwin Musical Collection Income 90.11 Leroy S. Brown s Patriots' Day 5,000.00 Library EleanorS. oCharity 2,978.78 Book Purchase Fund 1,000.00 S. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 293 294 INDEX Emma O. Nichols Library Fund 1,000.00 Jane Phinney Library Fund 300.00 Jane Phinney Library Fund Income 25.55 War Parents Book Memorial 1,800.00 INDEX War Parents Book Memorial Income 150.17 George W. Sarano Fund 300.00 George W. Sarano Income 39.98 136 Nelson W. Jenney Library Fund 2,000,00 Animal Inspector, Report of Paulin Burbank Pierce Library 1,000.00 Appeals, Report of Board of 149 WellingtonLibraryAppointed Officers 6 Fund 1.100.00 Assessors, Report of Board of 120 ClaraaL Robbins Library Fund 300.00 P Funds Held for Investment 49.42 Current Expenses General 891.18 Births 1 1 1 Current Expenses East Lexington 238.77 Building Inspector, Report of 124 34,41 1.43 War Service Fund 2,235.31 Cary Memorial Library: Annuity Savings Fund 192,579.49 Investment Committee, Report of 132 Annuity Reserve Fund 19,964.70 Librarian, Report of 127Treasurer, Report of 130 Pension Accumulation Fund 71,185.95 Trustees,ueReport of 125 InteExpreset Fund 1,415.07(5 .3East Lexington Branch,Report of 131 Accrued on Investments [558.32] 286,822.20 Cemetery Commissioners, Report of 139 Committees Appointed 5 $527,233.43 Deaths 112 Dental Clinic, Report of 117 Fire Engineers, Report of 140 Health Sanitation, Report of 137 Health, Report of Board of 134 Highway Division, Report of 164 • Jurors, List of 18 • Lectures, Report of Committee on 103 Marriages 1 1 1 Park Division, Report of 162 Parking Meter Fund 105 Planning Board, Report of 113 Plumbing Inspector, Report of 114 Police Department, Report of 229 Public Welfare Agent, Report of 146 Public Works, Report of Superintendent of 164 Recreation, Report of Committees on 104 Retirement Board, Statistical Report of 95 • Retirement Board, Report of 107 • INDEX 295 296 INDEX ACCOUNTANT'S DEPARTMENT School Department 172 Sealer of Weights and Measures, Report of 126 Accounting Department: Selectmen, Report of 23 Expenses 266 Sewer Division, Report of 170 Personal Services 266 Tax Collector, Report of 98• Administration of Trust Funds 282 Town Accountant, Report of 244- Town Clerk, Report of265 . Agency,Trust and Investments Births 111 Deaths 112: Marriages 111r Ambulance—Maintenance 282 Town Counsel, Report of 99 Town Engineer, Report of 161 Animal Inspector - Personal Services 273 Town Meeting Members 10 Town Officers 4 Appropriation Accounts — Revenue 248 Town Records: Warrant for Town Meeting, March 1, 1954257 Annual Town Meeting, March 1, 1954 44 Appropriation Accounts — Non-Revenue Special Election, Town Meeting Members 51 Town Meeting,March 15, 1954 Appropriation Committee: 266 Adjourned Town Meeting, March 22, 1954 52 Expenses Warrant for State Primary, September 14, 1954 77 Personal Services 266 State Primary,September 14, 1954 78 Warrant for State Election, November 2, 1954 85 Assessors' Department State Election, November 2, 1954 86 Expenses 267 Warrant for Special Town Meting, November 22, 1954 92 Personal Services 267 Special Town Meeting, November 22, 1954 93 Town Treasurer, Report of ]15 Balance Sheet: Trustees of the Bridge Charitable Fund, 1954, Report of 234 Deferred Revenue Accounts 288 Trustees of Public Trusts, Report of 235 General Accounts 259 Property Accounts 287 Water Division, Report of 168 Wire Inspector, Report of i06 Board of Appeals — Expenses 269 Borrowing Capacity of the Town 258 Building and Plumbing Department: Expenses 271 Personal Services 271 Care of Dump and Removal of Ashes 275 Cemetery Maintenance: Munroe: Personal Services 283 Wages and Expenses 283 Westview: Personal Services 283 Wages and Expenses 283 INDEX 297 298 INDEX Collector's Department: Refunds 284 Expenses 267 Schools 277 Personal Services 267 Welfare 277 County Taxes 284 Fire Department: Civilian Defense 271 Expenses 271 Curbing Construction 277 Personal Services 270 Deferred Asse=sments 288 Foreclosure and Redemption of Taxes Titles ?67 Dental Clinic: Personal Services 273 Forest Fires: 273 Personal Services 272 Expense Wages and Expenses xpenses 272 Dependent Children: Aid and Expenses 278 Garbage Removal 275 Disability Assistance 278 Health Department: Expenses 272 Dog Clinic—Expenses 273 Personal Services 272 Dog Officer: Highway Department: Expense 272 Road Machinery 276 Personal Services 272 Drain Construction 274 Highway Maintenance: Chapter 90 277 Elections Department: Wages and Expenses 275 Expenses (Under Jurisdiction of Selectmen) 268 Expenses (Under Jurisdiction of Town Clerk) 268 Hurricane Damage 282 Engineering Department: Expenses 269 Insect Supervision: Personal Services 269 Personal Services 272 Wages and Expenses 272 Eradication of Mosquitoes 273 Insurance 281 Excess and Deficiency 291 Interest 284 Expenditures: Revenue: Job Classification Study Group 282 Cemeteries 283 General Government 266 Law Department: Health and Sanitation 272 Expenses 268 Highways 275 Interest on Debt 284 Personal Services and Special Fees 268 Library 280 Protection of Persons and Property 270 Libraries: Public Service Enterprises 282 Personal Services 280 Recreation and Unclassified 280 Expenses 280 INDEX 299 300 INDEX Licenses 284 Public Works: Superintendent's Office: Maturing Debt 284 Expenses 258 Personal Services 268 Memorial Day 281 Public Works Building: Mosquito Control 273 Wages and Expenses 275 Municipal Indebtedness 265 Receipts: Agency, Trust and Investments 265 New Equipment 276 Cemeteries 264 General Government 259 General Rvenue — Taxes, etc. 259 Old Age Assistance: Health and Sanitation 262 Aid and Expenses 278 Highways 262 Interest 264 Overlay Reserve Fund 289 Municipal Indebtedness 265 Protection of Persons and Property 262 Parking Meter Account 289 Public Service Enterprises 264 Public Welfare 263 Recreation and Parks 263 Parking Meter Area 276 Refunds and Transfers 265 Schools .., 263 Special Assessments and Privileges 264 Parks and Playgrounds: 280 Unclassified 263 Wages and Expenses Recreation Committee: Patriots' Day 281 Persona!Services 281 Wages and Expenses 281 Pensions: Police Department 281 Refunds 265 Fire Department 281 Registration Department: Planning Board— Expenses 269 Expenses 268 Personal Services 268 Police Department: 270 Retirement Board — Expenses 281 Expenses Personal Services 270 Revenue Account 1954 286 Posture Clinic—Expenses 273 Road Machinery 240 Premium on Bonds 285 Road Machinery, New Equipment 276 Property Accounts 277 Sale of Real Estate Fund 289 Aid and Expenses School Department: Public Welfare: Addition to Fiske School Aid and Expenses 277 Americanization Classes 280 279 INDEX 301 302 INDEX Athletic Program 285 Town Report — Printing 282 Construction,etc., New High School 280 Expenses 279 Traffic Regulation and Control: New Elementary School {Fiske) 279 Wages and Expenses 277 Out of State Travel 279 Personal Services 278 Transfers 265 Vocational Education 274 Veterans Memorial Library 280 Trust Accounts 291 School Lunch Program 285 Trustees of Public Trusts 284 Selectmen's Department: Expenses 266 Trust Fund Income 291 Personal Services 266 Unclassified 282 Sewer Assessment Fund 490 Unpaid Bills 282 Sewer Construction 274 Veterans' Services and Benefits 278 Sewer Maintenance: Personal Services 274 Vital Statistics 273 Wages and Expenses 274 Water Assessment Fund 291 Sewer Services 274 Water Construction 283 Shade Trees—Wages and Expenses 272 Water Department Available Surplus 290 Sidewalks 277 Water Maintenance: Snow Removal 276 Wages and Expenses 282 State Taxes 284 Water Services 282 Street Construction 275 Weights and Measures Department: Expenses 272 Street Lights 277 Personal Services 272 Street Signs 277 Westview Cemetery Sale of Lots Fund 289 Tower Memorial Park Fund 285 Wire Department: Expenses 271 Town Clerk and Treasurer's Department: Personal Services 271 Expenses Personal Services 267 Withholding Taxes 284 7 Town Offices and Cary Memorial Building: Welfare Administration 278 Expenses 269 Personal Services 269 INDEX 303 TABLES Appropriation Accounts— Revenue 248 Appropriation Accounts—Non-Revenue 257 Interest on Town Debt Due 1955-1982, inc, 288 Principal on Town Debt Due 1955- 1892, inc. 288 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Enrollment in Lexington Public Schools 218 Financial Statements 214 Roster of Teachers 223 School Committee Organization 172 School Committee, Report of 173 Senior High School Graduating Class 221 Superintendent of Schools, Report of 181 1 TABLE OF TOWN DEBT DECEMBER 31, 1954 SHOWING ANNUAL. PAYMENTS OF PRINCIPAL 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 Due in Due in. Due in Due in Title of Loan Total Rate 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1946 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973. 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 No. Lexington Sewer Loan-1946 $34,000.00 1% $17,000.00 $17,000.00 } ••••- Sewer Mains-1947 6,000.00 11/2% 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 i' Water Mains 15"-1947 72,000.00 1%2% , 4,000.00 4,000.00 4,000:00 $4,000.00 $4;000.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 .,.. .,. Street Construction 1947 No. 1 21,000.00 114% 7,000.00 7,000.00 7,000.00 Street Construction 1947 No. 2 12,000.00 11/2% 4,000,00 4,000.00 4,000.00 - School Land (High) 1947 13,000.00 11/2% 1,000.00 1;000.00 1,000.00 1,000,00 1,000.00- 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000:00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 - •^ •••• �` School Land (Elementary) 1947 13,000.00 11/2% 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1.,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,00000 1,000.00 »•.••" •^' "y Water Mains 6-16" 1947 No. 2 25,000.00 11/2% 10,000.00 10,000.00 5,000.00 Water Mains 6-16" 1948 135,000.00 134% 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 I 13 1 0 10 000.00 10 000.00 10 000.00 10 000.00 10 000.00. 10 000.00 10000.00 10 000.00 10 000.00 10 0 10 00 10 000.00 10 000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 $10,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000:00' $5,000.00 Sewer Mains(Trunk Lines) 1948 215,000.00 /a% 0,00 .00 , OD.00 0.00 ` , Sewer Mains 1948 25;000.00 134% 10,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 New Elementary School 1948 350,000.00 134% 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 Remodeling Hancock School 35,000.00 11/2% 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 5,000.00 Sewer Mains 1949 20,000.00 1 1/4% 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 • t Sewer Mains 1950 150,000.00 134% 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 5,000.00 5,000,00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 $5,000:00 $5,000.00 , E. Lexington Fire Station 25,000.00 11/4% 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 ••»•••••• ••<,^t••, Street Loan 1950 5,000.00 11/4% 5,000.00 Reconstruction & Remodeling Schools 30,000.00 134% 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 Addition Parker School 80,000.00 134% 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 -•., Construction&Equip. New H.S. 1,470,000.00 13%% 90,000.00 90,000.00 90,000.00 90,000.00 90,000.00 .85,000.00 85,000.00 85,000.00 85,000.00 85,000.00 85,000.00 85,000.00 85,000.00 85,000.00 85,000.00 85,000.00 85,000.00 Sewer Mains 1951 80,000.00 13/% 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5.000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 Water Mains 1951 35,000.00 134% 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 Street Construction 1951 21,000.00 2% 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 Street Construction 1952 60,000.00 1 70% 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 Sewer—Sunnyfield Area 1952 155,000.00 ' 2% 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000:00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00' 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Completing New High School 150,000.00 2 20% 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000..00 Water Mains 16" and over 1953 90,000.00 2%2% 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 Fiske School Addition 310,000.00 2 1% 20,000.00 20,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 ,, Maria Hastings School 700,000.00 1 8% 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000:00 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 Sewer Construction 1954 100,000.00 1 8% 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 . 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 Water Construction 6-16" 1954 100,000.00 1 8% 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 $4,537,000.00 $364,000.00 $354,000.00 $327,000.00 $299,000.00 $279,000.00 $264,000.00 $249,000.00 $241,000.00 $24,1,000.00 $216,000.00 $216,000.00 $21 1,000.00 $211,000.00 $209,000.00 $184,000.00 $179,000.00 $169,000.00 $84,000.00 $80,000.00 $70,000.00 $15,000.00 $15,000.00 $15,000.00 $15,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 j 1 TABLE OF TOWN DEBT DECEMBER. 3i, 1.954 SHOWING AMU L 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 Du 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 Title of Loan Total Rate 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 197.3 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 No. Lexington Sewer Const. Loan of 1946 $510 00 1% $340.00 $170,00 Sewer Mains 1947 135.00 Y2% 75.00 45.00 $15.00 Water Mains 16" 1947 9,720.00 1/2% 1,050.00 990.00 930.00 $870.00 $810.00 $750,00 $690.00 $630.00 $570.00 $510.00 $450.00 $3'0.00 $330.00 $270.00 $210.00 $150.00 $90.00 $30.00 Street Construction No. 1 1947 525.00 Y4% 262.50 175.00 87.50 Street Construction No. 2 1947 360.00 Y2% 180.00 120.00 60.00 School Land (High) 1947 1,365.00 Y2% 195.00 180.00 165.00 150.00 135.00 120:00 105.00 90.00 75.00 60,00 45.00 '0.00 School Land (Elementary) 1947 1,365.00 Y2% 195.00 180.00 165.00 150.00 135.00 120.00 105.00 90.00 75.00 60.00 45.00 x'0.00 15.00 Water Mains 6-16" 1947 675.00 Y2% 375.00 225.00 75.00 Water Mains 6-16" 1948 10,631.25 3/4% 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 40,993.75 3/4% 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 1,70.00 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 743.75 3/% 350.00 218.75 131.25 43.75 New Elementary School 1948 42,875.00 3/4% 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 1,200.00 Y2% 525.00 375.00 225.00 75.00 Sewer Mains 1949 625.00 1/4% 250.00 . 187.50 125.00 62.50 Sewer Mains 1950 30,275.00 3/4% 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 E.'Lexington Fire Station 781.25 14% 281.25 218.75 156.25 93.75 31.25 Street Loan 1950 31.25 1/4% 31.25 Reconstruction & Remodeling Schools 1,837.50 3/4% 525.00 437.50 350.00 262.50 175.00 87.50 .,, Addition Parker School 11,900.00 34% 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 $ Brig. Const. Equip. Furn. New High School 228,900.00 3/% 25,725.00 24,150.00 22,575.00 21,000.00 19,425.00 17,850.00 16,362.50 14,875.00 13,387.50 11,900.00 10,412,50 8,925.00 7,437.50 5,950.00 4,462.50 2,975.00 1,487.50 Sewer Mains 1951 11,900.00 3/4% 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 Water Mains 1951 2,450.00 34% 612.50 525.00 437.50 350.00 262.50 175.00 87.50 - Street Construction 1951 1,680.00 2% 420.00 360.00 300.00 240.00 180.00 120.00 60.00 Street Construction 1952 3,670.00 1 7% 1,020.00 950.00 680.00 510.00 340.00 179.00 Sewer-Sunnyfield Area 1952 41,200.00 2% 3,100.00 2,900.00 2,700.00 2,500.00 2,400.00 2,300.00 2,200.00 2,100.00 2,000.00 1,900.00 1,800.00 1,700.00 1,600.00 1,500.00 1,400.00 1,300.00 1,200.00 1,100.00 1,000.00 900.00 800.00 700.00 600.00 500.00 400.00 300.00 $200.00 $100.00 Completing New High School 26;510.00 2 20% 3,190.00 2,970.00 2,750.00 2,530.00 2,310.00 2,090.00 1,870.00 1,650.00 1,430.00 1,210.00 990.00 825.00 715.00 605.00 495.00 385.00 275.00 165.00 55.00 Water Mains 16" 1953 11,250.00 2 50% 2,250.00 2,000.00 1,750.00 1,500.00 1,250.00 1,000.00 750.00 500.00 250.00 Fiske School Addition 1954 63,210.00 2 10% 6,300.00 5,880.00 5,512.50 5,197.50 4,882.50 4,567.50 4,252.50 3,937.50 3,622.50 3,307.50 2,992.50 2,677.50 2,362.50 2,047.50 1,732.50 1,417.50 1,102.50 787.50 472.50 157.50 Maria Hastings School 1954 132,300.00 1 8% 12,600.00 11,970.00 11,340.00 10,710.00 10,080.00 9,450.00 8,820.00 8,190.00 7,560.00 6,930.00 6,300.00 5,670.00 3,040.00 4,410.00 3,780.00 3,150.00 2,520.00 1,890.00 1,260.00 630.00 Sewer Construction 1954 18,900.00 1 8% 1,800.00 1,710.00 1,620.00 1,530.00 1,440.00 1,350.00 1,260.00 1,170.00 1,080.00 990.00 900.00 810.00 720.00 630.00 540.00 450.00 360.00 270.00 180.00 90.00 Water Mains 6-16" 1954 12,150.00 1 8% 1,800.00 1,620.00 1,440.00 1,260.00 1,080.00 900_00 810.00 720.00 630.00 540.00 450.00 360.00 270.00 180.00 90.00 $710,668,75 $80,602.50 $74,482.50 $68,290.00 $62,510.00 $57,230.00 $52,206.25 $47,391.25 $42,833.75 $38,423.75 $34,145.00 $30,247.50 $26,405.00 $20,602.50 518,830.00 $15,291.25 $11,971.25 $8,741.25 $5,686.25 $4,148.75 $2,740.00 $1,587.50 $1,312.50 $1,037.50' $762.50 $531.25 $343.75 $200.00 $100.00