HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-Annual Report1985 Annual Report
Town of Lexington, Massachusetts
Selectmen Appoint
Town Government Organization
Town Manager
Board of Appeals
Board of Registrars
Comptroller
Election Officers
Energy Committee Members
Fence Viewers
Historic Districts Commission
Housing Assistance Board
Selectmen's Advisory Committees
Town Celebrations Committee
Town Counsel
Trustees of Public Trusts
Bold face: Volunteer
Light face: Salaried Position
Town Manager Appoints
Board of Assessors
Building Commissioner
Cemetery Superintendent
Civil Defense Director
Conservation/Recreation Director
Westview Cemetery Development Comm.
Citizens Elect
Board of Selectmen
School Committee
Lexington Housing Authority*
Planning Board
Town Meeting Members
Town Moderator
School Committee Appoints
School Superintendent
School Staff
Energy Committee Members
Moderator Appoints
Appropriation Committee
Capital Expenditures Committee
Cary Lecture Committee
Representative to Minuteman Vo -Tech
Town Manager Appoints with Selectmen's Approval
Board of Health
Conservation Commission
Council on Aging
Historical Commission
Recreation Committee
Youth Commission
Constables
Fire Chief
Health Director
Permanent Building Committee
Planning Director**
And all other officers, boards, commissions, committees and employees.
Police Chief
Public Works/Engineering Director
Revenue Officer
Town Clerk
*4 elected, 1 State EOCD-appointed; who appoint Executive Director
**With Approval of Planning Boa
1985 Annual Report
Town of Lexington
Massachusetts
"Volunteering for Lexington is a well - established and
highly respected activity. Volunteers share information,
new ideas and materials to help one another grow, to
save time and to improve programs.
Working together we will help
• Strengthen town resources and services
• Identify community needs
• Increase resident learning and cultural experiences
• Enhance school curriculum offerings
• Broaden students, educational experiences
• Extend Senior Center activities
• Enrich library services
• Expand recreation activites
• Augment conservation holdings and environmental
protection efforts.
- Excerpt from Lexington Volunteer Program
A brochure jointly produced by the Volunteer Coordination Project of
the Town Manager's Office and the School Department, supported
by a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Communities
and Development.
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overview Lexington, 1986
It was a year of high adventure tempered with trag-
edy for residents venturing beyond the town's bor-
ders: a year of high achievements for young and
old ... and another good year to sell a house.
Two young residents were murdered in nearby towns,
one was slain on business in E1 Salvador; one died
in a boating accident, another in a mountaineering
mishap; two survived a terrifying hijacking aboard
ship in the Mediterranean.
The achievement record was awesome. In the schools,
both students and faculty earned awards and champi-
onships too numerous to list here - see the Superin-
tendents Report.
August Schumacher, Jr., was appointed the State's
Commissioner of Food & Agriculture; Bill Barnstead
was named to the National Commission on Innovation
and Productivity; drummer Alan Dawson was honored by
the Boston Jazz Society; Susan Lehotsky, the State's
Director of Child Benefits, won an Outstanding Per-
formance Award from the governor; Helen Chang, 11,
played solo violin with the Boston Pops; Robert
Alexander Anderson designed an 11 cent stamp for the
post office; Paul Vinger was honored by the National
Society to Prevent Blindness; Mary Conceison jour-
neyed to Russia to compare music here and there;
Rebecca Davis went to Costa Rica with the Peace
Corps and dug latrines; Ellen Goff went to St. Croix
to spy on leatherneck turtles for Earthwatch.
The Council for the Arts launched a new periodical,
The Arts Calendar, so people could keep up with all
the cultural events being staged in town.
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The scramble for homes sent house prices soaring and
the hunt for developable land sent town meeting mem-
bers and lawyers to battle. 1985 passed without a
resolution to the town's plan to buy the 100 -acre
Pine Meadows golf course, and Minuteman Tech was
beaten back in its plan to develop an on- campus
hotel. But other new commercial structures sprouted
to ominous warnings of further unresolved traffic
woes.
Between development and other complexities of the
times, it took 14 sessions of town meeting to dis-
pose of the warrant, sparking talk of somehow stream-
lining town meeting procedures.
The elderly were presented with handsome new quar-
ters in the old Muzzey School, alongside rental and
condominium housing units which were quickly filled.
A September hurricane blew down trees and blew out
the lights for many residents for up to three days,
but caused no serious injuries.
High tech businesses in town suffered some layoffs,
but firms with defense contracts prospered. On the
other side of that coin, more was heard from local
members of the Nuclear Freeze Movement and Interna-
tional Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War.
Residents lugged over 35 barrels worth of assorted
noxious materials to the DPW for disposal in the
fourth annual hazardous waste collection.
A Revere Street pet gander took on traffic for days
(he survived), the town's dog population continued
to dwindle, and a Fox, Kathy P., was named the new
Animal Control Officer.
Credits for this volume.
Planning, editing and design by Town Report
Committee: Erna S. Greene, Chairman; Ruth
Karpinskil Robert Morrison; Elaine Sullivan; Hermon
Swartz; Fred Wischhusen; Louis A. Zehner, Emeritus.
Staff and editorial liaison by Susan P. Adler,
Assistant to the Town Manager.
Typesetting: Erna S. Greene.
Word Processing: Elizabeth Adam and many department
secretaries.
Printing: Town Printing, North Andover,
Massachusetts.
Table of Contents
Cover Photograph. Entering the Lexington Senior
Center, having been brought by Share -A -Ride van.
Photo by Jonathan Brown.
Shown Below. Architectural photographer's view of
entrance to Lexington Senior Center. Notter
Finegold & Alexander Inc., architects.
Overview
Finances at A Glance
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Board of Selectmen
5
Sister City Committee
8
Selectmen's Advisory Committees 9
Center Revitalization
9
Congregate Housing
9
Fair Housing
9
Human Services
10
Council for the Arts
10
Lexington Road Improvement
11
Personnel Board
11
Town Report
11
Traffic Safety
11
Transportation
12
Volunteers
13
Town Manager
13
MAPC Representative
16
Town Moderator
16
TMMA
17
Town Elections
18
Town Meetings
20
Education
School Committee
26
School Superintendent
27
Minuteman Tech
39
Cary Memorial Library
43
Services
DPW /Engineering
47
Police
54
Fire
60
Board of Health
63
Animal Control
69
Life Quality
Recreation
72
Cary Lectures
76
Town Celebrations
77
Battle Green Guides
78
White Hat Award
79
Historic Districts Commission
79
Historical Commission
80
Environment
Planning Board
81
Conservation Commission
83
Building /Inspection
85
Permanent Building Committee
86
Board of Appeals
87
People
LexHAB
91
Youth Commission
92
Housing Authority
93
Council on Aging
94
Veterans Services
95
Legal
Board of Registrars
96
Town Clerk
97
Town Counsel
100
Financial
Capital Expenditures Committee
103
Appropriation Committee
104
Revenue Officer
105
Board of Retirement
107
Assessors
110
Trustees of Public Trusts
115
Comptroller
120
Directory
Town Government Chart
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Town Officers and Committees
146
Town Meeting Members
152
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Where To Find It
158
Voters' Information
159
Map and Gazetteer
Cover
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Handy Information
Cover
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Finances At A Glance
REVENUE SOURCES
State Cherry Sheet - Overestimates
$ 38,003
0.1%
Available Surplus
1,152,749
2.7
Available Funds (b)
1,482,343
3.4
Local Receipts (a)
4,109,580
9.5
State Cherry Sheet
$ 5,560,791
12.8
Real Estate & Personal Property Taxes
31,019,098
71.5
Total Revenue
$43,362,564
100.0%
EXPENSES
Education (c) $20,374,511 47.0%
Town Services 18,855,693 43.5
State & County Charges 1,311,909 3.0
Water Resource Authority 1,093,871 2.5
Cherry Sheet Offsets 1,076,580 2.5
Assessors Overlay (d) 650,000 1.5
Total Expenses $43,362,564 100.0%
(a) Local receipts include motor vehicle excise bills, water billings,
permits, licenses, etc.
(b) Available Funds include Federal Revenue Sharing, P.L. 874 (Federal
dependents in Lexington schools).
(c) Education includes Minuteman Vocational School costs of $304,756.
(d) Assessors Overlay reserved for tax abatements of elderly, veterans,
etc.
REAL ESTATE TAXES
Valuation (fiscal year): 1986 - $1,338,290,900
1985 - $1,309,021,300
1984 - $1,294,456,100
1983 - $1,267,201,500
1982 - $1,242,053,600 (100 %)
1981 - $ 274,026,500
1980 - $ 268,421,050
1975 - $ 245,586,100
Tax Rate (Fiscal year): 1986 - $20.89 Residential /Open Space
$30.54 Commercial /Industrial
1985 - $20.46 Residential /Open Space
$29.90 Commercial /Industrial
1984 - $19.58 Residential /Open Space
$28.61 Commercial /Industrial
1983 - $19.41 Residential /Open Space
$28.36 Commercial /Industrial
1982 - $18.97 Residential /Open Space
$27.74 Commercial /Industrial
1981 - $92.00
1980 - $87.60
1975 - $70.40
NOTE: More tax rate and budget details accompany the town manager's report.
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Selectmen Oversee Broad Range of Issues
he Selectmen are continuing to act on a
broad range of issues involving the quality
of life and the future of the town.
Aggressive efforts were sustained on behalf of
affordable housing, and major policy guidelines
developed to support infrastructure maintenance of
the town. Citizen participation and interaction
with other town boards continued as high priorities
for the selectmen.
We are thankful for the fine work of Robert Sacco,
who stepped down from the board returning to his
private business interests. The board welcomed
William Dailey, former chairman of the Appropriation
Committee, as the elected replacement for Mr. Sacco.
Fiscal stability persisted as primary objective of
the selectmen. The board continued to work well
collectively while having many divergent views.
MAJOR GOALS IDENTIFIED FOR 1986.
1. Fiscal. Maintain stable tax rate. Target budget
growth no more than 4.5 percent.
2. Town Meeting. Review all appropriate methods to
shorten length of town meeting while protecting
participation by concerned individuals and
groups.
3. Environmental. Sustain golf course acquisition
and development effort and prepare master plan
for golf course.
4. Traffic. Expedite traffic improvement efforts at
Hartwell Avenue /Bedford Street and Marrett Road.
5. Streets. Develop new street acceptance proce-
dures.
6. Town Buildings. Develop master plan for up-
grading school and town buildings.
7 Housing. Develop and implement new affordable
housing options.
8. Personnel. Maintain competitive, fair personnel
scales and arrange process to recruit new town
comptroller.
Board of Selectmen. L/R seated. John Eddison; Margery Battin; Paul Marshall, Chairman; Marion Snow,
Executive Clerk; John McLaughZin; William Dailey. Standing: Robert Hutchinson, Town Manager.
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9. Tax Classification. Sustain relative tax
distribution between business and residents for
taxation.
HOUSING
Seventy condominium units of Muzzey Junior High are
now occupied, of which ten have been bought for low
and moderate income people under the auspices of the
Lexington Housing Assistance Board (LexHAB). The
process of selecting occupants is detailed in their
report.
Following a late December 1984 vote to accept the
proposal of Greater Boston Communty Development,
Inc. (GBCD) to redevelop the former Franklin School
into 38 units of affordable rental housing, the
selectmen brought this proposal to the 1985 Town
Meeting. Two years of study and discussion, first
by the Franklin School Conversion Committee chaired
by Selectman John McLaughlin, then in a widely at-
tended public information meeting and, finally in
several sessions of town meetings, preceded the
authorization to the selectmen to proceed with con-
veyance of the school property.
GBCD then completed the project design and financing
arrangements and returned to the selectmen in October
for a special permit with site plan review to recon-
struct the Franklin School. Acting in its capacity
as Special Permit Granting Authority, the board
approved the special permit on November 4. On Decem-
ber 16 the board signed the land disposition agree-
ment governing the purchase and sale of the property.
The town negotiated a proposal with the developer of
Morrow Crossing condominiums to buy a two - family
house he owned on Bedford Street for low and moderate
income purposes. The substitution of these apart-
ments for two -unit inclusionary requirement of the
Morrow Crossing rezoning - -both involving town meet-
ing action -- fulfilled both the developer's obliga-
tion and the town's housing expectation.
On Emerald Street the selectmen worked with the
Rotary Club and Minuteman Vocational Technical
School for the construction of a house on town -owned
tax -title land. When completed in the summer of
1986, it will house a low or moderate - income family.
Franklin SchooZ, soon to become rental housing.
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TRAFFIC
The selectmen formed the North Lexington Road Im-
provement Study Committee to review Bedford Street/ -
Hartwell Avenue plans to insure neighborhood input
while resolving traffic problems. Revised propo-
sals, adding a traffic light at the intersection of
Bedford and Eldred streets, reduction in pavement
width and median strip landscaping have been sub-
mitted to State and Federal authorities and their
responses are expected in 1986.
At Marrett Road alternate scaled -down designs were
prepared after negotiations for a land swap with the
National Park Service proved impossible. Plans
calling for realignment of the Forbes Road - Sheraton
entrance and Massachusetts Avenue - Minuteman Tech
entrance intersections and widening of Marrett Road
have been approved in concept. The 25 percent
design review is in progress; construction is antic-
ipated to begin during fiscal year 1987.
Concept plans for the rebuilding of Hancock Street
from Adams to Burlington Street have been developed
with full participation of the neighbors. Construc-
tion on this $400,000 proposal is scheduled to begin
in the late spring of 1986.
UNACCEPTED STREET POLICY
Only about 12 of the total 134 miles of town roads
are now "unaccepted " - -that is, neither owned nor
required to be maintained by the town. Each year
town meeting considers the acceptance'of several
streets, either already built to town standards by a
developer, or to be constructed by the town, with
the abutters sharing the cost through betterment
charges.
The selectmen toured all unaccepted streets, devel-
oped new criteria for consideration and street
acceptance process. They also voted to raise the
betterment rate, upping the percentage of total cost
to be paid by abutters as well as factoring -in more
current street construction data. The selectmen ap-
proved the following general criteria and procedures
for street acceptance and unaccepted street
maintenance:
I. Significant improvement in public safety and
public service access.
II. Cost effectiveness based upon quantifiable
benefit /cost analysis.
III. Qualitative benefits and costs relating to
convenience, safety and esthetic values of
users and neighbors.
Procedures to be followed:
A. Petitions to be prepared and submitted to
the board of selectmen by concerned citi-
zens.
B. Petitions to be reviewed by selectmen
consistent with the above guidelines.
C. The town to submit annually from its Master
Plan a listing of streets to be accepted,
with recommended priorities.
Board of Selectmen
D. When a majority of residents from a street
have submitted a petition for street cons-
truction, the petition shall remain active
for three years.
E. Insofar as possible, street construction
guidelines shall be consistent with the
Planning Board's Rules and Regulations Gov-
erning the Subdivision of Land.
F. A final decision on which streets to recom-
mend to town meeting for acceptance will be
made by the board of selectmen.
Maintenance of existing narrow, unaccepted streets:
1.) The town will provide a limited service
for maintenance requests.
2.) When streets pose a hazardous condition,
the town reserves the right to order
appropriate maintenance of the street
and bill the owner(s).
FISCAL PLANNING
The board developed budget guidelines that allowed
for staying within the Proposition 2 1/2 limits for
FY 87 by targeting no more than a 4 1/2 percent
total budget growth. The board adopted a new sewer
use charge to support the maintenance of our sewer
system by an estimated infusion of $600,000 in new
revenue.
PLANT MAINTENANCE
The board directed the town manager and the perma-
nent building committee, working with the school
department, to pursue a review of the condition of
all town and school buildings with the specific
intent of maintaining and improvement our $56
million dollars of physical plant. Accessibility
for handicapped citizens will be a primary focus of
that study as well.
ENVIRONMENT
Lexington Clean and Green Spring Campaign. The
selectmen took the lead for the third consecutive
year in organizing a town -wide spring clean up,
planting and beautification campaign. Under the
chairmanship of Selectman Eddison, the 1985 campaign
was notable for the increased involvement of the
conservation land stewards and the public schools in
the clean up and publicity efforts and for the par-
ticipation of volunteer groups in the planting of
trees, seedlings and flowers on town and school
lands. This latter dimension was linked in turn to
Arbor Day and to the recognition of Lexington as
"Tree City U.S.A."
In all, some 50 sites were cleared of trash by 48
volunteer groups and organizations, many of which
had begun to recognize the spring clean -up and beau-
tification as an annual town event deserving of
their support.
Pine Meadows Land Acquisition. The Selectmen's
Advisory Committee on the Purchase of Conservation
Land /Pine Meadows, chaired by Selectmen Marshall and
Eddison, negotiated throughout 1985 to purchase the
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Pine Meadows golf course and adjacent land for a
price acceptable to the town. These negotiations
were made more difficult by a sudden offer in April
by Emerson College to buy the land at a much higher
price. Many townspeople and the selectmen believed
that the Pine Meadows site was unsuitable for use as
a campus.
The selectmen proposed to town meeting through a
warrant article that they be authorized to acquire
the land, utilizing the power of eminent domain if
necessary. They were supported by a town meeting
vote of 160 for to one against. The selectmen
then entered into a purchase and sale agreement with
the owners to purchase the land for $2,825,000, sub-
ject to approval by the court.
The selectmen also called a special town meeting for
the late fall to obtain authorization for the
financing of the proposed purchase. Owing to court
delays and the continued unwillingness of the owners
to agree to the board's offer, a decision was made
in early November to file a notice of intent to take
the land by eminent domain and the town counsel was
instructed to pursue that course.
Farmland Acquisitions. The board supported the
acquisition of the Chiesa and West farm properties
in the amount of $1.8 million recommending to the
town meeting provided a referendum be held for the
town to exclude the debt incurred from the limita-
tions of Proposition 2 1/2. Although purchase was
voted without the selectmen's proposed amendment on
debt exclusion, the board continues to believe that
override of Proposition 2 1/2 will soon face the
town in borrowing authorizations for major capital
costs.
Minuteman Commuter Bikeway. The proposal to convert
the unused right -of -way of the former Lexington
Branch of the Boston and Maine Railroad into a com-
murer bikeway was reactivated. This step followed
Tree City, USA awarded to Lexington following
Lexington Clean and Green Spring Campaign. L /R:
Harriet Hathaway, President of Field and Garden
Clubs Jacquelyn Ward, Treasurer of Field, and Garden
Clubs Robert Hutchinson, Town Managers Paul
Mazerall, Tree Wardens John Eddison, Selectman;
Ernest DeRosa, State Urban Forester.
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Board of Selectmen
Secretary of Transportation's approval in August of
right -of -way use for such purpose. Concurrently,
legislation was introduced in the state legislature
to provide funding for bikeway construction. On
October 28, the selectmen held a heavily attended
public information meeting on the bikeway proposal
and heard arguments both for and against it. At its
next meeting, the board voted to confirm its 1982
endorsement of the proposal and to approve the bike-
way concept. The board then appointed a Bikeway
Implementation Committee headed by Selectmen Eddison
to monitor the design and construction of the facil-
ity.
OPEN GOVERNMENT ISSUES
A committee directory listing all town government
committees and appropriate criteria for membership
of each committee, appeared in mid -1985. A copy of
the directory was provided to the Town Meeting Mem-
bers Association; it is available for citizens who
are interested in serving the town. The selectmen
encourage participation through use of the direc-
tory.
Appointment Process. The selectmen aimed to com-
plete all major board appointments by target date
September 30. This was accomplished. As can be
seen in the directory section of this report, the
selectmen appoint several major town boards, commis-
sions, committees, trustees of public trusts and two
separate funds, about 16 ad hoc or advisory commit-
tees (some of these are extremely active), some of
the members of the energy conservation committee,
and town representatives for three regional groups.
Student Government Day. The selectmen in support of
the youth commission participated in the revitaliza-
Celebrating 20th Anniversary of Sister City Program.
Among the principals who participated in inaugur-
ating the program in 1966, L /R: Lincoln Cole,
Evelyn Cole, Lic. Jose Azanza, Sra. Brenda Azanza.
The Azanzas reside in Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico.
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tion of Student Government Day with young people
assuming the posts of selectmen, school committee,
town manager, superintendent of schools and several
key administrators. We share enthusiasm for this
as encouragement for these future leaders to consi-
der public service.
Precinct Redistricting. Because the preliminary
1985 state census showed populations of two precincts
differing from the average of all town precincts by
more than the state allowance of 10 percent, the
town must redistrict, effective by January 1, 1988
and not earlier than the 1987 elections. To set the
precinct realignment process in motion, the board
approved minor adjustments to several precinct bor-
ders after public discussion and review of the town
clerk's recommendations.
Special Town Meeting. The special town meeting
which was called for December 2 by the selectmen to
authorize funding for the purchase of the Pine Mead-
ows land turned out to have a different agenda.
While postponing indefinitely the Pine Meadows arti-
cle, the town meeting passed articles to accept
state funds for supplementing teacher compensation;
to institute a motel /hotel excise tax; to appropri-
ate money for an architectural /engineering study of
school buildings; to supplement funding for handi-
capped persons' access to Cary Hall; and to act on
two issues related to lower income housing. This
meeting is summarized more fully in the town meeting
section of this report.
CONCLUSION
As the administrative governing board for the town
we thank all town board and agency members, citizen
volunteers, town meeting members and town employees
for their help in carrying out our responsibilities.
Lexington Sister City Committee. Lexington received
nine visitors from our sister city, Dolores Hidalgo,
Mexico for the week of Patriot's Day, and for the
celebration of twenty years of interchanges. The
visitors were greeted officially by the selectmen at
the town offices, and later by Governor Dukakis at
the State House. An anniversary ball honoring the
guests was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall
attended by approximately 100 Lexingtonians. In
September a group of ten from Lexington joined the
celebration of Mexican Independence Day in Dolores
Hidalgo and presented an American flag as a gift to
the City of Dolores Hidalgo from the selectmen of
Lexington. The group included Fred Benkley, presi-
dent of the Lexington committee, Gloria Holland,
manager of the committee's store, La Tienda Mexican
Shop, and Marion Snow, executive clerk of the
selectmen. Other trip participants were Claire
Bercovitz; Eleanor and William Noz; Mildred, Paul
and John McCarthy; and Sandra Rundlett.
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Selectmen's Advisory Committees
Center Revitalization Committee. L /R: David Wells;
Norma Bogen, Consultant; Mary Hastings; John Housing Policy adopted by the town meeting in 1981.
Eddison; Margery Battin, Chairman; Stephen Cripps; The policy states goals of expanding diversity in
Laura Nichols; Jacqueline Bateson; Joseph Trani, the community and expanding affordable housing op-
Absent: Robert Sacco tions.
The Center Revitalization Committee completed its
plan, Managing Change, for the central business
district. Topics covered included a market analy-
sis, sections on land use, parking, circulation/ -
traffic, design, promotion, and the public and
private agencies responsible for the planning, eco-
nomic vitality and regulation of the center. Of
major significance are the land use and development
policies that the committee recommends serve as the
basis for future actions. The committee's program
for action recommended to the Selectmen, Planning
Board and Chamber of Commerce will serve as the
basis for townwide discussions focusing on defining
the role of the center and how to achieve it.
A Congregate Housing Study Committee was created in
January 1985 by the Board of Selectmen. The commit-
tee was asked to perform the following tasks in
researching if and how the town could work to meet
the need for this housing option integrating the
shelter and service needs of the frail elderly:
1. Define the need for congregate housing
including the type and size of the popula-
tion to be served.
2. Determine what the private sector can and is
prepared to do to meet that need.
3. Define the physical plant requirements for
congregate housing including design and
safety standards.
4. Define the services which should be provided
or available including how to staff and
organize the facility.
5. Determine the type of town control or regul-
ation necessary over the physical facility
and its operations.
Committee members were drawn from the existing town
boards that might be involved in the development of
congregate housing in Lexington, assisted by Chris-
tine Boisvert, Human Services intern, and Beatrice
Phear, Human Services Coordinator.
The Fair Housing Committee was expanded to 10 mem-
bers during 1985. They have concentrated on moni-
toring the compliance of town boards with the Fair
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Suggestions for outreach (communicating availability
of housing to varied populations) and tenant selec-
tion were contributed by the committee for rental
housing in the two most recent school reconversion
projects: to Lexington Housing Assistance Board
(LexHAB) for the 10 rental units they own and admin-
ister in the former Muzzey Junior High School and to
Greater Boston Community Development Inc. (GBCD) for
the housing they will construct at the former Frank-
lin School.
In addition, the committee has recommended to the
selectmen that the town provide additional housing
for people of limited means in other future land use
considerations, such as the Pine Meadows Golf Club/ -
Meagherville school site proposal.
Meetings were held with representatives from the
Arlington and Marblehead fair housing committees,
addressing shared issues of insufficient housing
stock and the need for outreach to attract a diverse
population to the towns.
Congregate Housing Study Committee. LIE seated:
Sherry Edmonds, Co- Chairman; Elizabeth Flemings;
Roberta Black. Standing: William Spencer; William
Sen; William Hays, Co- Chairman. Absent: James
Lambie.
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Selectmen's Advisory Committees
Fair Housing Committee. L /R: Stephan Baran; Vigda
Bhatia; Beatrice Phear, Human Services Coordinator;
Robert Pressman, Chairman; William Spencer; Florence
Baturin; James Brannon; Leona Martin.
The committee is exploring the question of sensitiv-
ity to racial and ethnic diversity within the town;
and, in order to understand this issue more fully,
they have met with several citizens who have experi-
enced harassment.
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In order to accomplish its task the committee has
analyzed the questionnaire concerning housing op-
tions and service needs distributed by the Council
on Aging to Lexington residents over age 60. Census
data and the Planning Board's 1984 Housing Report
were also studied to determine the need for elderly
housing with supportive services. Private develo-
pers were interviewed to determine the demand they
perceived and what efforts they would make to ful-
fill it. Finally, elder housing and service pro-
viders were interviewed to learn their perspective
on congregate housing requirements.
The committee expects to have its report completed
by January 1986.
The Human Services Committee's year was highlighted
by a symposium held November 7 on the issue of
Human Services Committee. L/R seated: Harvey
LoweZZ; Jan Eustis; Stanley Finkelstein,
Co- Chairman; Leonora Zola. Standing: Sylvia
Pearlman; Judith Zabin, Co- Chairman; Beatrice Phear,
Human Services Coordinator. Absent: Marion Shepp.
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funding trends, fiscal realities and unmet needs.
Representatives from town government, civic groups,
human service agencies, and the business community
convened to discuss responsibility for future human
service concerns.
In carrying out its charge to provide advice on
human service policies and their implementation, the
committee also:
• Was active in supporting the Lexington Housing
Authority's proposal for housing for retarded
citizens on Hill Street.
• Through the Enablement sub - committee, compiled
list of sites for wheel -chair curb cuts, subse-
quently installed by the town.
• Recommended allocation of town resources to
continue funding programs through RePlace, Mystic
Valley Mental Health Center, Central Middlesex
Association for Retarded Citizens and the Council
on Aging, with the addition of Hospice Care, Inc.
and Cooperate Elder Services as providers with
Town contracts.
• Assisted Visiting Nurse and Community Health,
Inc., to apply for funding from the Trustees of
Public Trusts to help care for isolated frail
residents in the three elderly housing villages,
for their senior health monitor program.
The Lexington Council for the Arts sponsored a num-
ber of projects this year fulfilling the council's
primary purpose to encourage and promote the arts
locally. The publication of the Lexington Arts
Calendar, issued at four -month intervals during the
year, has been the council's most direct way of
making arts events in the town more visible. Copies
are distributed with the local newspaper and are
available free at town offices and libraries. The
council has obtained corporate funding as well as
individual and State support for the calendar and
will continue to solicit funds to finance the pro-
ject for the coming year.
The council also administered a local photography
contest entitled "A Day in the Life" sponsored by
the United States Conference of Mayors to capture
the town on film on March 20, 1985. The winners of
the national contest have yet to be announced.
Repeating a past success in May, the Council and
Cary Library co- sponsored an All- Mozart concert by
the Da Camera Players at the library. A concurrent
council - sponsored juried craft show of work by Lex-
ington artists at the Lexington Arts and Crafts
Society hosted a well - attended reception following
the library performance.
c The council made recommendations on the disbursement
of Massachusetts Arts Lottery funds totalling $4750.
J In January five awards were granted: to the Mystic
3 Valley Orchestra for a concert to include the pre -
miere of a work by Robert Ryr; to the Second Season
Players for a series of acting workshops; to the
a Museum of our National Heritage for a vocal recital;
Selectmen's Advisory Committees
to Dance Prism for a ballet performance for child-
ren; and to composer Hayg Boyadjian for a concert of
his works. In July funding was granted to the Lex-
ington Bicentennial Band for the commission of an
original work to celebrate their 10th anniversary,
and to the Waldorf School for the establishment of a
marionette troupe.
Goals for 1986 include the development of a direc-
tory of artistic resources in Lexington to improve
the accessibility of artists and art organizations
to the community; the establishment of a Lexington
Art Fund, a united arts fundraising agency to assist
the growth of our arts organizations; and thirdly,
outreach to encourage the involvement of individual
artists in the Lottery grant process.
Three new members joined the Personnel Advisory
Board during 1985, with a newly- created seventh seat
still to be filled. Isabel Besecker, Charlotte
Evans and Deborah Myers joined Elmer Guilmartin, who
continues as chairman, Lew Rambo and Ken Wright in
proposing an ambitious work agenda to the selectmen.
The board would like to explore a consolidated human
resources system for the town as well as impacts of
technology on the workforce, recognition of long
service employees and employee involvement.
The board has also scheduled a review of personnel
policies and procedures, in addition to its annual
role in advising the town manager and selectmen on
compensation, benefits and related personnel mat-
ters. Board members also provide technical assis-
tance to library staff and trustees.
The North Lexington Road Improvement Study Committee
was appointed by the Board of Selectmen in early
1985 to evaluate and make recommendations on the
Bedford Street reconstruction project because of
controversy over the existing plan.
The committee met with various town, state and engi-
neering consulting officials to study the design and
traffic issues. They also received input from resi-
dents of the neighborhood as well as other areas of
the town.
The results culminated in a report submitted to the
Selectmen in June identifying several areas of major
concern that the committee felt should receive fur-
ther design effort.
As a result of these recommendations an improved
plan is currently undergoing review for submission
to the State and Federal authorities. The committee
will continue with the project until the final State
and Federal approvals have been received.
Town Report Committee's extra effort to refresh the
1984 issue with new graphics and reorganized data
received a sweet reward in 1985. The Massachusetts
Municipal Association awarded Lexington first prize
in its over 20,000 population town report competi-
tion category.
The features and rearrangements introduced in 1984
are continued and refined in this issue. Again we
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Lexington Council for the Arts. L /R: Eunice
Alberts Nicholson; Natalie Warshawer, Vice Chairman;
Mary Ann Armstrong; Kerry Brandin, Chairman; Judith
Grossman. Absent: Barbara Crane, Austin Lee, Fred
Rosenberg, Richard Wolk.
thank Bettie and Eric Clarke for their neat recap of
town meetings. This report benefits also from the
handy assistance of Julie Triessl, who responded to
the town's special 1985 appeal for volunteers.
The committee's task this year was lightened by more
extensive use of the town's new computer /word proces-
sing system. We hope this facilitated ease in repor-
ting will communicate as a volume more reader- acces-
sible and friendly.
The Traffic Safety Advisory Committee considers
citizen requests for additions and changes in traf-
fic control facilities, such as pedestrian cross-
walks, traffic lights, stop signs, speed limits,
parking spaces, sidewalks, from the point of view of
safety, and makes recommendations to the selectmen.
In reaching its conclusions the committee invites
interested citizens to participate in its delibera-
tions, along with its members, who include four
citizens and representatives of the Police and DPW/
engineering departments. Among the 22 requests
discussed by the committee in 1985 were the follow-
ing of general interest:
North Lexington Road Improvement Study Committee.
L/R. John Eddison; Edmund Grant; Lawrence Smith;
George Burnell, Chairman; Harold Schmickley, Jr.;
Sally Castleman; Robert Fitzmaurice; Myron Miller.
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Selectmen's Advisory Committees
LEXPRESS Bus Decorating Contest Winners. L /R: Sara
Arnold, Transportation Coordinator, presents prizes
to winner Gina CopZon and runner up Marc GouZston.
The decorated bus won second prize, civic division,
in the Patriots Day parade float contest.
• Sidewalk on Bedford Street from Winter Street to
the town line
• Lower speed limit on Maple Street
• More crosswalks in the town center
• Left turn onto Concord Avenue from the eastbound
exit from Route 2 near Spring Street
• Banning of heavy trucking along Adams Street
intersection
• Review of permission to make right turns on red
• Improved traffic control along Grove Street near
Estabrook School.
Local transportation services are, of course, the
watchwords of the Transportation Advisory (TAC)
Committee. Lexington has three major bus systems
which have involved the town committee -- LEXPRESS
Transportation Advisory Committee. L/R seated:
Elaine Dratch; Sally Castleman, Co- chairman; Joyce
Hals. Standing: Charles Stevens; Sara Arnold,
Transportation Coordinator; William Mix,
Co- chairman. Absent: Lawrence Chait, Donald
Graham, Lili Silvera, Webb Sussman.
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(the town's mini - buses), the commuter bus to Boston,
and the bus routes provided by the Massachusetts Bay
Transportation Authority (MBTA). In addition, a
private carrier operates a route from Lexington to
Boston via Arlington and Medford.
As 1985 began, a major concern for the TAC was the
changes resulting from the early spring opening of
the new MBTA Alewife subway station. In June, there
were changes in the MBTA bus routes that serve Lex-
ington. The town now has two routes which terminate
at Alewife - -one originating in Bedford and travel-
ling via Lexington Center and Arlington Heights, the
other originating at Hanscom Field and travelling
via Lexington Center. By alternating their depar-
ture times, there is MBTA bus service between Lexing-
ton Center and Alewife every 15 minutes during com-
muter hours and every half hour during non -peak
hours. From the Alewife station, the Red Line sub-
way makes stops in Cambridge, including Harvard
Square and Kendall Square, on its way to Boston. A
third, MBTA bus route travels from Lexington to Wal-
tham and was not affected by the Alewife opening. A
fourth route between Five Forks and Arlington was
discontinued because of low ridership.
LEXPRESS's mini -buses began their seventh year of
operation in September 1985, and continue to serve
the town's neighborhoods, shopping centers, recrea-
tion centers and the new Senior Center. They aver-
age 14 passengers per vehicle hour, the highest
ridership among towns receiving MBTA aid for similar
local systems. Approximately 13 percent of the
passengers were senior citizens. The MBTA main-
tained its subsidy of LEXPRESS, providing $60,000
toward the cost of operations. LEXPRESS can also
boast of having received second prize, civic divi-
sion, in the 1985 Patriots Day Parade Float Contest
(see picture). Decoration ideas were submitted by
Lexington students and the winner helped decorate
the bus.
The LEXPRESS budget also includes $10,000 to operate
a chair car service, provided by Share -A -Ride. In
July, the service was expanded to include Mondays as
well as Thursdays. On those days, between 9:15 a.m.
and 2:45 p.m., eligible Lexington residents received
door -to -door transportation by calling ahead to make
a reservation. Both the handicapped and elderly
made good use of this service for medical appoint-
ments, trips to the new Senior Center for meals and
activities, social enjoyment, shopping and errands.
The Gray Line continued to provide weekday commuter
bus service to downtown Boston. A reduction in the
number of trips each way was necessary due to in-
creased competition in service. Not only did the
MBTA service.improve, but Hudson Bus operated its
bus service hourly to and from Boston all day week-
days.
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3 transportation needs and to address the issues
raised in overseeing the various services. Its goal
is to try and meet the citizens' needs with reliable
service while keeping budget constraints foremost in
a the minds.
Calling All Lexington Volunteers!
Fueled by a $5,000 grant from the Executive Office
of Communities and Development, the town through the
manager's office hired a consultant to design and
fire up a system to recruit and retain volunteers.
The program was to last from June through October
1985, with the following objectives:
To improve recruitment and placement of
volunteers;
To promote volunteer services in the community;
and
To facilitate better recognition for volunteers.
The program was designed to serve the needs of all
town agencies, including the library, council on
aging and school department. The consultant began
by examining all these government branches to deter-
mine where and how volunteers could serve.
Concurrent with this project, the school established
and employed a "Coordinator of Community Relations"
whose responsibilities include volunteers. The town
consultant Nancy Gordon and the school coordinator
Georgia Glick immediately shared information about
procedures and placement opportunities. Together
they created a brochure on volunteering to be sent
to every household in Lexington and a car window
decal to be given to volunteers. (See title page of
this report.)
By the conclusion of the grant some mechanisms for
the recruitment and retention of volunteers had been
put in place, with plans laid for other aspects of a
coordinated volunteer program to be implemented
during the coming year.
LEXINGTON NEEDS
YOU!
Town Manager Keeps Town Government Tooled
Town Manager's Office,
Second floor, Town office Building
This office assists in and is committed to the exec-
ution of policies of the selectmen and town meeting
for the benefit of Lexington citizens. Inquiries
and comments regarding the administrative operation
of town government are welcome.
FY 84 FY 85
PAYROLL $125,829 $161,895
EXPENSES 7,000 10,000
PERSONNEL Full Time 5 5
The Town Manager serves as the chief executive offi-
cer for the town, administering the policies and
procedures of the major board of the town, the Board
of Selectmen. He is also responsible for seeing that
the by -laws and votes of the town meeting are en-
forced and for preparing and submitting the town
budget to the selectmen and appropriate committees.
On a day to day basis he supervises town employees
working through department heads. This further
involves maintaining a professional personnel system
that covers 285 full -time and 178 part -time em-
ployees with a payroll of approximately $7.6 million
for FY86. The total town budget for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 1986 (FY86) is $43,179,564 of which
$20,374,511 was appropriated by town meeting for
schools, including $304,756 for Minuteman Regional
Vocational Technical High School.
Data Processing. The town has not only installed
its VAX 11/750 system but also plugged into it most
financial procedures including tax billing, sewer
and water billing, general ledger and reevaluation.
Microcomputers and terminals have been added to many
town offices, reflecting the town's commitment to
upgrade its information handling capacity. The
people in most of our offices have become adept in
using their new electronic powers.
lntrastructure. The town continued to progress in
protecting its infrastructure including roads,
sewer, water and physical plant maintenance. Specif-
ically, a renewed and expanded building committee
was assigned to examine all $56 million worth of
town and school buildings, and to develop plans to
update them. A major component of the building
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Town Manager
study is provision for handicapped accessibility to
public facilities.
FINANCIAL PLANNING
Debt Service. Financial planning continues to be an
important activity as we anticipate asking town
meeting for a major borrowing authorization for the
building renovation program to he combined with
financing for acquisition of the Chiesa and West
Farm properties and the Pine Meadows golf course.
The financing of these items will be a critical
element for FY87. For the first time since the
inception of Proposition 2 1/2 I have recommended to
the selectmen that we consider exempting debt from
the levy limitation. This will require a majority
vote of those voting on a referendum question.
Revenue. The town did accept new legislation that
allows for a 4 percent hotel /motel tax to assist us
with levy limit problems. It is anticipated that
$250,000 of new revenue will be generated from this
room tax.
Free Cash. We had certified free cash of approxi-
mately $3.5 million as of July 1, 1985 and antici-
pate to have in excess of $2.0 million as of July 1,
1986. This will provide some cushion to support our
budget for FY87.
PERSONNEL
Contracts were concluded with the police, fire and
public works department employees unions and a pay
plan for our non -union employees was adopted. A
general increase was granted slightly in excess of
5 percent with union contracts reflecting a 4 per-
cent increase July 1 and a 2 percent increase
January 1. The fire department contract provides
for a physical fitness component geared around
flexibility exercises which should assist in
limiting on- the -job injury and disability claims.
Major changes in administrative leadership of the
town will take place in 1986 based upon the retire-
ments of Comptroller Richard M. Perry, with over 20
AMOUNTS APPROPRIATED 1982 F. 1983 Y. 17i F. Y.
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Personal Services $ 6,068,290 $ 6,488,839 $ 6,856,453
Expenses `6,988,937 7,209,358 7,697,421
Articles & Capital Improvements 991,137 961,170 1,531,195
Total Town, $ 14,048,364 $ 14,659,367 $ 16,085,069'
School Articles 0 0 0`'
Public Schools 17,177,233 17,617,012 18,234,039
Regional Vocational 364,022 321,691 373,906
Total Education - $ 17,541,255 $ 17,938,703 $ 18,607,945
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS $ 31,589,619 $ 32,598,070 $ 34,693,014.
Add. Mass. Water Resources Auto.
State /County Assessr:ents and Offsets 3,468,947 3,215,246 3,135,764
Assessors Overlay& Judgments 1,200,000 1,349,704 975,000
GROSS AlMOUNT TO I31 ,.. RAISED BY AXIl $ 36,258,566 $ 37,163,020 $ 38,803,778
Less: Estimated Receipts-Cherry Sheet 4,570,353 4,805,415 5,089,465
Local ®pro 3,343,839 2,902,287 x,{305,299
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Use of available Funds 503,675 2,386,2I5 x86,216
$ 28,022,798
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$21.65
27,069,103
+676,72.7
276,968
22,798
Town Manager
years of service to the town, and Town Clerk Mary R.
McDonough, with 45 years of service. Dick and Mary
uphold the highest standards of public service and
reflect great credit upon our community.
Our fine Human Services Coordinator Bea Phear left
December 1, and the hiring of her replacement was
set in motion for early 1986. Building Commissioner
Peter Dimatteo went on to the private sector and
Steven Frederickson replaced him after a competitive
screening. The town is an affirmative action employ-
er and provides a rigorous selection process for all
positions.
Communications. A new phone system was put in
place, not without some of the standard headaches.
Based upon current expenditures we estimate that the
system will pay for itself within four years.
in September. All divisions did an outstanding job.
Police, fire and public works were operating under
emergency power for the bulk of the storm; this has
led us to recommend that Boston Edison assign these
vital protection services higher priority for power
recovery from widespread outages.
GOALS FOR 1986
1. Update financial plan allowing for new acquisi-
tions of the golf course, Chiesa and West Farm as
well as building moderanization program.
2. Sustained infrastructure improvements with main-
tenance of roads, water system and buildings.
3. Continue to review appropriate recognition and
incentive plans for outstanding employees.
Public Safety. The strength of our line services Once again we thank our citizen volunteers for
(police, fire and public works) and emergency manage- helping town government in so many ways; and every
ment planning paid dividends in their excellent day we appreciate the fine efforts, patience and
response to problems generated by Hurricane Gloria good humor of our town work force.
1,309,021,300 $1,338,290,900 +29,269,600 + 2,2 Total Valuation
1,007,078,700
1,020,964,400
Residential /Open Space
301,942,600
317,326,500
Commercial/Industrial/Pers. Property
$20.46
$20.89
x-.43 Residential /Open Space Tax Rate
$29.90
- $31.27
- 1.80 C /l /P Tax Rate
$22.64
$23.18
+.54 Combined Tax Rate_
28,022,798
$ 29,632,914
Levy Limit Under Proposition 21z,
+700,569
740,823
Plus 2.5%
551,635
645,517
Additional New Construction Allowance
364,986
7,074
Allowance for amount not taxed in previous year
$ 29,634,988 $ 31,026,328 Current year levy limit
Overview 15
MAPC Rep Sees Where Regional, Local Meet
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC),
established by State law (1963), serves as a
forum for regional planning issues for 101
cities and towns in an area from Boston, west
to Route 495. The chief elected official, or
city or town manager where appropriate, ap-
points the representative, who is the liaison
between local officials and MAPC. Funding for
the agency is provided by state and federal grants
and a per capita assessment of member communities,
now at 17+ cents, or $5,100 in FY85.
Through the environmental review process, Lexington
has considered (1) the siting of the waste treat-
ment plant for the newly established Water Resources
Authority (Deer Island was our recommendation after
consulting with appropriate town boards and offi-
cials); (2) several Hanscom Field concerns, inclu-
ding improvements to runways, lighting and expanded
helicopter service; (3) funding requests for
transportation services to LABB (for handi-
capped students) and Share -A -Ride (transport-
ation assistance for the mobility - limited in
16 area towns); (4) en- vironmental impact of
a new development on Hartwell Avenue.
W�_ Of particular interest was the MAPC- sponsored
Rte. 128 workshop on the impact of traffic,
utilities and other services on abutting
communities. This will be a continuing project for
MAPC. In June, Alexander Zaleski, Executive
Director of MAPC and a former planning director of
Lexington, made a formal presentation to the
selectmen on land use patterns in Lexington since
1951. This overview compared commercial,
residential, population changes and tax rates with
surrounding communities, and should be helpful in
further planning decisions for the town.
Traffic, regional, locaZ, familiar. Natural honks
bring geese and goslings across ramp safely at
Routes 2 and 128.
Moderator Urges Cooperation
'To Shorten Town Meetings
The Town Meeting, that great New England tradition,
lives on and, Lexington's 1985 edition was another
example of democracy at work.
Of all the articles in the warrant, of all the
motions made, of all the debates and of all the
votes taken, at the conclusion of the final session
the greatest concern of the vast majority of the
participants was the length of town meeting.
There were 14 sessions plus two more in the Special
Town Meeting. No one wants the right to be heard
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but curtailment of speech through rule changes could
occur if the length of town meeting is not shortened
substantially.
Democracy is not the most efficient form of govern-
ment but, in our case, with the co- operation of all
the elected officials and town meeting members the
efficiency can be improved.
After all, government is a co- operative venture!
TMMA Works to Clarify Communications
Torn Meeting Members Association. L/R Seated: Donna Hooper, Jackie Davison, Winifred Friedman.
Standing: Peter Kelley, Marian Reilly, Eleanor Klauminzer, Graydon Wheaton, Paul Hamburger, Karen Dooks,
Kate Fricker, Florence Connor, Don GilZer, Debby Green.
As in past years, the Town Meeting Members Associa-
tion prepared its Warrant Information Report. This
report supplemented the Warrant for the 1985 Annual
Town Meeting with relevant data on each article ex-
cept for rezonings, and included both general and
specific comments on the operating budget. A detail
map showed the location of each site subject to pro-
posed changes
The TMMA also held an information meeting and bus
tour in advance of formal deliberations by town
meeting. In addition, volunteers of the TMMA obser-
ver corps attended meetings of major town boards and
called attention to issues of interest to town meet-
ing members.
Some 1985 highlights:
1. An attempt to change the TMMA bylaws, to
bring them into conformity with practice,
allowing all town meeting members to vote for
precinct officers, as well as allowing TMMA
officers to be elected from the general town
meeting membership.
2. Efforts to get information about articles to
town meeting members earlier, to make discussion
and voting more efficient.
3. Meeting with chairmen of committees to get
reports about what is happening now and in the
future.
TMMA is a voluntary association open to all members
of the town meeting. Its primary purpose is to
provide information to members in order to ensure
that town meeting operates efficiently, with enlight-
ened decisions. The association is directed by its
executive committee, which meets on the second Wed-
nesday of each month. The TMMA also has various
committees to survey specific problem areas and
report to members.
The 1985 -86 Executive Committee
Chairman - Graydon Wheaton
Vice Chairman - Roger Borghesani
Clerk /Secretary - Kate Fricker
Treasurer - Karen Dooks
Precinct
Chairman
Clerk
One
Patricia Hagedorn
John Maloney
Two
Karen Dooks
Christina Welch
Three
Jacqueline Davison
Marian Reilly
Four
Peter Kelley
Kate Fricker
Five
Paul Hamburger
Diran Semonian
Six
Elizabeth Haines
Lizabeth White
Seven
Winifred Friedman
Graydon Wheaton
Eight
Benjamin Golini
Florence Connor
Nine
Eleanor Klauminzer
Deborah Green
Associate
James A. Cataldo
Lillian MacArthur
Donna Hooper
Donald Giller
Edgar Stuhr
John Willson
Richard Wolk
Roger Borghesani
Janet Perry
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Annual Town Election, March 4, 1985
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Pr.4
Pr.5
Pr.6
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Totals
TOTAL REGISTERED VOTERS (2/12/85) 2144
2167
2173
2349
2350
2272
2326
1961
2337
20,079
Democractic
1180
1274
1068
1209
1186
1123
1193
921
1078
10,232
Republican
407
367
413
529
436
573
486
438
507
4,156
Unenrolled
557
526
692
611
728
576
647
602
752
5,691
29.1647% of the 20,079 eligible
registered voters
cast their vote.
In absentee
voting
237 applications
from
registered voters were processed
and 228 ballots returned.
Two
ballots
were
rejected as
defective.
SELECTMAN
659
646
598
771
647
775
585
628
547
5,856
William J. Dailey, Jr.
467
369
366
402
431
389
335
411
315
3,485
Margaret F. Rawls
184
272
226
361
209
381
247
215
229
2,324
Blanks
8
5
6
8
7
5
3
2
3
47
William J. Dailey, Jr. was elected
to the Board of
Selectmen
for
a term of
three
years
expiring in
March
1988.
MODERATOR
659
646
598
771
647
775
585
628
547
5,856
Lincoln P. Cole, Jr.
497
508
461
587
491
611
437
502
403
4,497
Blanks
162
138
137
184
156
164
148
126
144
1,359
Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. was elected
Moderator for a term of
one year
expiring
in March 1986.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
1318
1292
1196
1542
1294
1550
1170
1256
1094
11,712
Shepard Anthony Clough
388
332
311
429
390
504
348
370
290
3,362
Lynda A. Wik
275
350
244
348
253
342
239
245
244
2,540
No Preference
1
1
Blanks
655
610
640
765
651
704
583
641
560
5,809
Shepard Anthony Clough and Lynda
A. Wik were elected to
the School
Committee,
each for
a term
of three
years
expiring in March 1988.
PLANNING BOARD
659
646
598
771
647
775
585
628
547
5,856
Karsten Sorensen
362
356
330
476
370
466
315
342
296
3,313
Blanks
297
290
268
295
277
309
270
286
251
2,543
Karsten Sorensen was elected to
the Planning Board
for a
term of
five
years
expiring in
March
1990.
LEXINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
659
646
598
771
647
775
585
628
547
5,856
William Spencer Sullivan
315
273
227
273
252
253
219
256
216
2,284
William T. Spencer
218
249
240
343
270
408
250
259
223
2,460
Blanks
126
124
131
155
125
114
116
113
108
1,112
William T. Spencer was elected to
the Lexington Housing Authority
for
a term of five years
expiring
in March
1990.
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Town Election
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT 1
*Joel A. Adler
317
*James E. Barry
317
*Barry E. Sampson
287
*James S. Wilson
350
*Judith L. Zabin
309
Roland W. Gubisch
161
*Frederick H. Hagedorn
349
Paul Levy
284
*Edward P. Shannon
409
Blanks
1,830
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT 2
*Elizabeth H. Clarke
321
*Michael J. O'Sullivan
359
*Vicky L. Schwartz
318
*William S. Widnall
286
*Alan B. Wilson
336
*Donald Wilson
345
J. Eugene Beauchemin
214
*Marita B. Hartshorn
366
John R. Holt
202
Joseph C. Steinkrauss
263
Blanks
1,512
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT 4
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS
- PRECINCT 5
*Gerald L. Abegg
42.1
*Guy W. Doran
456
Nyles Nathan Barnert
347
*Leona W. Martin
249
*William J. Dailey, Jr.
472
*Sam Silverman
273
*Frederick C. Frick
375
*Edgar R. Stuhr
257
*Katherine G. Fricker
357
*Julie F. Triessl
267
*Peter C. J. Kelley
366
Mary Kathryn Wolf
230
* *Daniel L. McCabe
349
Patric P. Barbieri
223
*Richard F. Perry
377
*Cynthia L. Blumsack
242
David J. Buczkowski
224
Douglas A. McArthur
239
Frederick J. DeAngelis
261
* Diran M. Semonian
270
*Donald R. Giller
370
Blanks
1,823
Blanks
2,249
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT 7
** *Sharon
L. Avakian - Avedisian 215
*George
A. Burnell
315
*Clarice
B. Gordon
307
*John E.
Taylor
327
*Iris G.
Wheaton
367
*Marvin
H. Greenberg
224
*Marthur H. Kalil
301
*Robert
V. Whitman
352
Blanks
264
1,687
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT 8
*Richard H. Battin
343
*Benjamin H. Golini
361
*Carolyn H. Tiffany
340
*Donald L. Bailey
380
*Gordon R. Osgood
338
*Sheldon A. Spector
265
*Christopher B. Williams
269
Anthony Mancini
1
Blanks
2,099
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT 3
*Jacqueline B. Davison
313
*Donna H. Hooper
303
*Marjorie K. Madoff
231
*Paul V. Riffin
227
*Jacquelyn R. Smith
268
*Richard W. Souza
248
Robert B. Giuffreda
200
Daniel J. Griffin, Jr.
208
Jeanne K. Krieger
202
Marilyn K. Mairson
190
Richard L. Neumeier
193
*Katherine M. Whyte
264
Blanks
1,339
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT 6
Earl F. Baldwin, Jr.
278
John F. Downey, Jr.
276
*Thomas E. Fortmann
331
Michael W. Golay
306
*Sam V. Nablo
369
*Edith Sandy
409
*Frank Sandy
404
*Shepard Anthony Clough
312
Robert H. Domnitz
246
*Edmund C. Grant
345
James J. Lima, Jr.
244
*Joyce A. Miller
326
Blanks
1,579
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT 9
*Jane P.
Buckley
326
*Anna P.
Currin
302
*Deborah
B. Green
300
*William
P. Kennedy
271
*Paul E.
Mazerall
309
*Janet Perry
300
Daniel
Friedlander
190
*Fred D.
Rosenberg
258
Blanks
1,573
*Elected for three years.
* *Elected for one year.
** *Served 1/10/85 through 3/4/85 to fill vacancy caused by death of Manfred P. Friedman.
Note: Changes in town meeting membership that occurred after March 4, 1985, are explained in the list of
town meeting members in the directory section of this report.
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1985 Town Meetings
The 1985 Town Meetings are summarized in three sec-
tions. Summary by Session gives the bold outline of
each evening's events and ceremonies- -i.e., the
opening, closing and non- business insertions - -as
well as a list of articles brought up for any rea-
son. Index to Articles references and cross -refe-
rences by topic or jurisdiction. Article Action
Summary reports the disposal of each article in
sequence without distraction. These reports are
designed for self- contained quick reference, as well
as for insight into some of the mechanics of town
meeting. They are derived from the town clerk's
official minutes (available at the town clerk's
office), to which the reader is referred for speci-
fic wordings or further details.
1985 Town Meetings - Summary by Session
All sessions were called to order by the Town
Moderator, Lincoln P. Cole, Jr., at 8:00 p.m. in
Cary Memorial Hall.
ADJOURNED SESSIONS OF NOVEMBER 26, 1984 SPECIAL TOWN
MEETING
February 4. Adjourned to March 25.
March 25. There were 166 members present. Article
2 was considered. Dissolved 8:15 p.m.
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
First Session, March 25. The invocation was offered
by Rev. Gay M. Godfrey, Associate Minister at
Hancock United Church of Christ. There were 166
members present. Articles 3, 4 and 5 were
considered. Adjourned 8:15 p.m. for Special Town
Meeting (see above). Reconvened 8:16 p.m. Articles
6, 7, 8 and 9 were considered. Adjourned 9:27 p.m.
Second Session, March 27. The invocation was
offered by Rev. Deacon William Wildes of St.
Brigid's Church. There were 170 members present.
The following articles were considered: 10, 12, 14,
15 and 18. Art. 11 was postponed to April 1. Art.
13 was postponed to April 3. Art. 16 was postponed
to after Art. 11. Art. 17 was postponed to April
18. Adjourned 11:13 p.m.
Third Session, April 1. The invocation was offered
by Rabbi Richard I. Meirowitz of Temple Emunah.
There were 170 members present. Art. 19 was
considered. Art. 11 was tabled. Art. 13 was
postponed to April 8. Art. 22 was tabled.
Adjourned 11:09 p.m.
Fourth Session, April 8. The invocation was offered
by Rev. Polly Laughland Guild of Follen Community
Church. There were 173 members present. The
following articles were considered: 11, 13, and 20.
Art. 16 was postponed to after Art. 24. Art. 17 was
postponed to May 13. Art. 21 was tabled.
Fifth Session, April 10. The invocation was offered
by Rev. Walter H. Cuenin, Associate Pastor of Sacred
Heart Church and President of Lexington Clergy.
There were 178 members present.
The Moderator introduced the sixth grade class from
Harrington School, seated in the balcony, attending
pursuant to a mock town meeting sponsored by the
League of Women Voters. There was a round of
applause.
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The Moderator recognized student officials for
Student Government Day and relinquished the podium
to Student Moderator, Stephen Fish, who read a
proclamation by the Board of Selectmen designating
April 10, 1985 as Student Government Day. The
Moderator then presented a certificate to each of
the student officials, who were given a standing
ovation; and presented Nancy L. Barter, Chairman of
Lexington Youth Commission, the original organizer,
who thanked the various town officials who had made
Student Government Day possible.
Article 23 was considered. Adjourned 11:30 p.m.
Sixth Session, April 22. The invocation was offered
by Rev. Harvey Meppelink of Assemblies of God
Christian Center. There were 175 members present.
Article 24 was considered. Adjourned 11:03.
Seventh Session, April 29. The following articles
were considered; 25, 26 (except 48525, which was
tabled), 27 through 31 and 33 through 39. Articles
16 and 32 were tabled. Adjourned 10:50 p.m.
Eighth Session May 1. The invocation was offered by
Rev. Brian S. Dixon, Pastor of First Baptist Church.
There were 176 members present. The following
articles were considered: 40 through 49, 16, 50,
52, 55. Art. 51 was postponed to May 8. Adjourned
10:48 p.m.
Ninth Session, May 6. The invocation was offered by
Rev. Polly Laughland Guild of Follen Community
Church. There were 182 members present.
The Moderator recognized Senator Richard A. Kraus,
who presented citations to twenty -one National Merit
Semi - Finalists from Lexington High School, the
largest group from any high school in Massachusetts.
A standing ovation was given.
Articles 18 and 23 were reconsidered. Adjourned
11:40.
Tenth Session, May 8. The invoation was offered by
Rev. Helen Lutton Cohen, Pastor of First Parish
Church. There were 177 members present.
The Moderator recognized
Selectman, who presented
Award to Rachel Cohen, a
High School, member of t
William J. Dailey, Jr.,
a 1985 Youth Recognition
honor student at Lexington
e Debating Team and the
1985 Town Meetings - Summary by Session
Lexington High School Band. The other two award
winners, Chris Vellis and Kirstin O'Sullivan, had
received their awards on Patriot's Day. The
ceremony was preceded by the Spirit of '76 marching
through the hall: Kevin McLaughlin and Peter Cohen,
drummers, and Kristin Kean, fifer.
The following articles were considered: 17, 51, 53,
54, 56. Adjourned 10:56.
Eleventh Session, May 13. The invocation was
offered by Dr. George Gurganus of the Lexington
Church of Christ. There were 183 members present.
Article 21 was considered. Article 7 was
reconsidered. Adjourned 11:33.
Twelfth Session, May 15. The invocation was offered
by Rev. David C. Myers, Pastor of United Methodist
Church. There were 169 members present.
The following articles were considered: 16, 57, 58,
19, 60, 61, and 8. Article 61 was tabled. Article
24 was refused reconsideration. Adjourned 10:12
p.m.
Thirteenth Session, May 29. Reconvened at 10:41
after the Special Town Meeting reported below. The
1985 Town Meetings - Index
Numbers refer to articles on warrant. The prefix AS
indicates the adjourned session of the 1984 Special
Towr. Meeting; S' indicates the Special Town Meeting
of March 25; S" indicates the Special Town Meeting
of December 2 and 16.
Ambulance 57
Annual Town Election 1
Appropriations (voted) 25 -27, 29, 30, 34, 35, 40-
42, 45, 49, 51, 53 -55, 57 -61, S'2, S'3; S "4,
S "5, S "6.
following articles were considered: 22, 32, 26
418525, and 61. Article 51 was reconsidered.
Article 26 was reconsidered.
The Annual Town Meeting dissolved at 11:05 p.m.
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING, May 29. The invocation was
offered by Rev. George C. Papademetriou of St.
Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and Chaplain of
Lexington Minute -Men. There were 178 members
present. Articles 1, 2 and 3 were considered. The
meeting dissolved at 10:41 p.m.
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING, December 2,
First Session, December 2. The invocation was
offered by the Moderator. There were 177 members
present. Articles through 6 were considered.
Article 7 was postponed to after completion of
Article 12. Articles 8 through 12 were considered.
Motion to indefinitely postpone Article 7 superceded
by motion to adjourn to December 16, which carried.
Adjourned 9:44 P.M.
Second Session, December 16. There were 9 members
present. Article 7 was considered. Meeting
dissolved at 8:01 P.M.
Conservation
Adams Street, Chiesa Farm S'3
Conservation Fund 32
Dunback Meadow Footway S 119
Oak Street, West Farm S'2
Pine Meadows AS2, 51
Valleyfield Road Parcel 52
Disclosure of Real Property 6
Dog Hearing Procedures 5
Education Statute S 112
Budget, Annual Operating
26
Financial
Charles Ferguson Fund
4
By -Laws - Wetland Protection
9
Operating Budget
26
Reserve Fund
30
Cary Lecture Series
3
Salary Adjustments
27
Supplementary Appropriations 25,
29; S'4; S "5
Citizens Articles
Tax Anticipation Borrowing
31
Congregate Living Facility
16
Disclosure of Real Property
6
Fire Department Equipment, Ambulance
57
Fair Housing Policy
8
Franklin School
S "12
Floor Area Ratio, CM, and CH
13
Health Hazards
17
Parking Space Elevations
15
Footway, Dunback Meadow
S 119
Professional Review Board
7
Rezoning
Franklin School Conversion
23, S "12
Hayden Avenue
19
Lowell Street
20
Handicapped Ramp
S 115
Lowell Street /North Street
22
Waltham Street /Concord Avenue
18
Hazardous Waste, Household
59
Woburn Street /Woburn Border
21
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1985 Town Meetings - Index
Health
Hazardous Substances
7
Health Hazards
17
Household Hazardous Waste
59
Professional Review Board, Hazardous
Substance 7
Housing
46
Congregate Living Facility
16
Conversion of One Family Dwellings
12
Emerald Street Lots
S 1110
Fair Housing Policy
8
Franklin School Conversion
23, S "12
Lowell St. Apartments
22
Lowell St. Congregate Living Facility
20
Morrow Crossing
S "8
Motel /Hotel Tax Statute
S "3
Planned Residential Development
11
Woburn St. RD Development
21
LEXPRESS 58
Liquor Stores 14
Minuteman Tech Hotel 24
Munroe School Maintenance 55
Parking
Commuter Parking Lot
50
Parking Lot Operation
49
Space Elevations
15
Pine Meadows Golf Course
AS2, 51, S "7
Public Works
46
Brooks
35,36
Chapter 90 Funds
43
Curbing
37
Drains
35
Infill /Inflow, Schools
40
Public Works Equipment
2,51
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Sewers
39,41
Sidewalks
38
Street Acceptances
45
Traffic Signals
Mass. Ave. /Waltham St.
46
Spring St. /Marrett Rd.
48
Traffic Study
47
Recreation
Center Softball Field Lighting
53
Lincoln Street
54
Reports
2,51
Rezoning
Hayden Avenue, RO to CD
19
Lowell Street, RO to RD
20
Lowell Street, RO to RM
22
Waltham St., CN & RO to CD
18
Woburn St., RO to RD
21
School Buildings
Architectural Study
S "6
Traffic
Signals
46,48
Study
47
Transportation - LEXPRESS
58
Water Resources Authoritv
60
Zoning By -Law Amendments
Comprehensive Revisions 11
Congregate Living Facility 16
Conversion of One Family Dwellings 12
Floor Area Ratios 13
Health Hazards 17
Liquor Stores 14
Parking Space Elevations 15
Technical Corrections 10
1985 Town Meetings - Article Action Summary
Article 1. ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION. Reported under
that heading.
Article 2. REPORTS. This article remains open
throughout the meeting. During the 1985 meeting,
reports were received and accepted from: Town
Manager, Board of Selectmen, Planning Board, Appro-
priation Committee, Capital Expenditures Committee,
School Committee, Conservation Commission, Recre-
ation Committee, and North Lexington Improvement
Study Committee.
Article 3. APPOINTMENT TO CARY LECTURE SERIES.
ADOPTED: The Moderator to appoint a committee of
three to have charge of the lectures under the wills
of Eliza Cary Farnham and Suzanna E. Cary.
March 25.
Article 4. CHARLES FERGUSON FUND. ADOPTED: To
accept with gratitude the gift of the late Alice R.
Ferguson in the amount of $5,000 in memory of
Charles E. Ferguson, who served the town as Select-
man, Moderator, State Representative and State
Senator. March 25.
Article 5. DOG HEARING PROCEDURES. ADOPTED: To
authorize the Selectmen to petition the General
Court under G. L. c. 140 s. 157 for an act to permit
the Chief of Police or his designee to carry out the
functions assigned to the Selectmen relating to
complaints. March 25.
Article 6. DISCLOSURE OF REAL PROPERTY. LOST:
Requiring elected and appointed officials to
disclose their property holdings in Lexington.
March 25.
Article 7. PROFESSIONAL REVIEW BOARD. ADOPTED as
AMENDED: That the Board of Selectmen appoint a
committee of five to study the current system for
identifying and dealing with present and potential
hazardous substances in Lexington and to report back
with recommendations to the Board of Health, Board
of Selectmen and the 1986 Annual Town Meeting.
May 13.
Article 8. FAIR HOUSING POLICY. LOST: Resolution
directing the Selectmen to present a revised policy
statement to the 1986 town meeting. May 15.
Article 9. WETLAND PROTECTION BY -LAW. ADOPTED:
To make several substantive changes to Article XXXII
of the town's General By -Laws. March 25.
Article 10. ZONING BY -LAW, TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
ADOPTED: March 27.
Article 11. ZONING BY -LAW, COMPREHENSIVE REVISION -
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT. ADOPTED 125 to 31:
New Section 9. April 8.
Article 12. ZONING BY -LAW, CONVERSION OF ONE FAMILY
DWELLINGS. ADOPTED 118 to 49: New Section 5.3.
March 27.
Article 13. ZONING BY -LAW, CM, CH DISTRICTS, FLOOR
AREA RATIO. ADOPTED 157 to 2: In Table 2, FAR 0.25
under CH and FAR 0.20 under CM. April 8.
Article 14. ZONING BY -LAW, LIQUOR STORES, CG ZONING
DISTRICT. ADOPTED: To restore to existing liquor
stores the previously held right to expand or move
within the district where they are located.
March 27.
Article 15. ZONING BY -LAW, PARKING SPACE
ELEVATIONS. ADOPTED: To prevent developer from
using areas below the 100 year flood elevation for
parking or loading areas. March 27.
Article 16. ZONING BY -LAW, CONGREGATE LIVING
FACILITY. SUBSTITUTE MOTION ADOPTED: To refer to
the Selectmen the matter of conversion of existing
dwellings for study and recommendation to the 1986
town meeting and meanwhile to amend the by -law to
prevent conversion. May 15.
Article 17. ZONING BY -LAW, TABLE I, HEALTH
HAZARDS. INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. May 8.
Article 18. REZONING, WALTHAM STREET, CN, RO to CD.
ADOPTED 139 to 34: To rezone the SE corner of the
intersection of Waltham St. and Concord Ave. from CN
and RO to CD (Controlled Commercial and Industrial).
May 6.
Article 19. REZONING, HAYDEN AVENUE, RO to CD. LOST
98 to 61 (less than 2/3): To rezone land bounded by
Hayden Avenue, Concord Turnpike, and the access ramp
between the two, from RO to CD. April 1.
Article 20. REZONING, LOWELL STREET RO to RD.
INDEFINITELY POSTPONED: Proposed congregate living
facility. April 8.
Article 21. REZONING, WOBURN STREET, RO to RD.
ADOPTED 124 to 50 roll call vote: To permit devel-
opment of land on Woburn Street near the Woburn town
line into a 51 -unit apartment complex. May 13.
Article 22. REZONING, LOWELL STREET, RO to RM.
INDEFINITELY POSTPONED: Proposed apartment
development. May 29.
Article 23. FRANKLIN SCHOOL CONVERSION. ADOPTED
under reconsideration 122 to 59 roll call vote: To
sell building and some land to Greater Boston
Community Development, Inc., for conversion to 38
rental apartments. May 6.
Article 24. MINUTEMAN REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL
SCHOOL HOTEL. LOST 70 for to 102 against. April
22. Refused reconsideration 70 to 82. May 15.
Article 25. SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATIONS FOR FY 85.
INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. April 29.
Article 26. OPERATING BUDGET. ADOPTED except for
118525. April 29. 118525 ADOPTED May 29 AMENDED
(111700 reduced from $2,109,600 to $1,809,600) and
again ADOPTED. May 29.
Article 27. SALARY ADJUSTMENTS AND COLLECTIVE
BARGAINING SETTLEMENTS. ADOPTED: $300,000 appropri-
ated for these purposes in addition to funds under
Art. 26. April 29.
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1985 Town Meetings - Article Action Summary
Article 28. FRIOR YEARS UNPAID BILLS. INDEFINITELY STREET. LOST. 71 to 86. May 1.
POSTPONED. April 29.
Article 29. SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR AUTHO-
RIZED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. ADOPTED:
$25,000 for purchase of furniture for Senior Center
April 29.
Article 30. RESERVE FUND. ADOPTED: $150,000
transferred from Reserve Fund - Overlay Surplus.
April 29.
Article 31. TAX ANTICIPATION BORROWING. ADOPTED:
To authorize the Town Treasurer to borrow in
anticipation of revenue. April 29.
Article 32. CONSERVATION FUND. INDEFINITELY
POSTPONED. May 29.
Article 33. UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FUND.
INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. April 29.
Article 34. WATER MAINS. ADOPTED: To raise
$200,000 for installation new or replacement water
mains. April 29.
Article 35. INSTALL DRAINS /WIDENING, DEEPENING OR
ALTERING BROADOPTED: To appropriate $15,000
for installation d land acquisition. April 29.
Article 36. BROOK CLEANING. INDEFINITELY
POSTPONED. April 29.
Article 37. INSTALL CURBING. INDEFINITELY
POSTPONED. April 29.
Article 38. CONSTRUCT SIDEWALKS. INDEFINITELY
POSTPONED. April 29.
Article 39. SANITARY SEWERS. INDEFINITELY
POSTPONED. April 29.
Article 40. SCHOOL INFILTRATION /INFLOW REMOVAL.
ADOPTED: $50,000 to remove storm water from sewer
system that originates from school building
connections. May 1.
Article 41. SEWER PUMPING STATION ENERGY IMPROVE-
MENTS. ADOPTED: $11,000 for engineering services,
North Lexington station. May 1.
Article 42. PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT. ADOPTED:
$150,000 for purchases. May 1.
Article 43. CHAPTER 90 FUNDS for STREET IMPROVE-
MENTS. ADOPTED: Authorize the Treasurer to issue
Highway Reimbursement Notes in anticipation of
reimbursement by the Commonwealth. May 1.
Article 44. STREET CONSTRUCTION and LANDTAKING.
ADOPTED: $235,000 for same. May 1.
Article 45. STREET ACCEPTANCE and CONSTRUCTION.
ADOPTED: $100,000 for Emerald Street, Garfield
Street. May 1.
Article 46. TRAFFIC SIGNAL, MASS. AVENUE /WALTHAM
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Article 47. TRAFFIC STUDY, SOUTH LEXINGTON.
INDEFINIETELY POSTPONED. May 1.
Article 48. TRAFFIC SIGNAL, SPRING STREET /MARRETT
ROAD. INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. May 2.
Article 49. PARKING LOT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.
ADOPTED: $139,000 from Parking Meter Fund. May 1.
Article 50. COMMUTER PARKING LOT. INDEFINITELY
POSTPONED. May 1.
Article 51. CONSERVATION LAND PURCHASE (Pine
Meadows Golf Course). ADOPTED: $2,855,000 for the
purchase, to be bonded; to authorize the Selectmen
to purchase equipment used in operating and main-
taining the golf course; to transfer the Meagher -
ville school site from School Committee to Select-
men; to authorize the Selectmen to convey a a
portion of the land, not to exceed 25 acres, contig-
uous to the land purchase for golf course purposes,
including the Meagherville school site, to a devel-
oper for housing or recreation purposes, for a price
of not less than $1,500,000. May 29.
Article 52. TRANFER OF TOWN OWNED LAND TO CONSERVA-
TION COMMISSION. ADOPTED: Transfer of a wetland
parcel on Valleyfield Road. May 1.
Article 53. PURCHASE AND CONSTRUCTION OF LIGHTING
FOR CENTER #2 SOFTBALL FIELD. ADOPTED 86 to 81:
$73,000 to develop Phase I of a ball field lighting
program. May 8.
Article 54. DEVELOPMENT OF LINCOLN STREET RECREATION
AREA. ADOPTED: $150,000 to develop Phase I.
May 8.
Article 55. MUNROE SCHOOL BUILDING MAINTENANCE.
ADOPTED: $12,000 to install storm windows. May 1.
Article 56. WESTVIEW CEMETERY DEVELOPMENT.
INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. May 8.
Article 57. FIRE DEPARTMENT AMBULANCE. ADOPTED:
$50,000 for the purchase and to trade in or sell the
existing ambulance. May 15.
Article 58. LEXPRESS MINI -BUS TRANSPORTATION
SYSTEM. ADOPTED: $162,000 for LEXPRESS: to
authorize the Selectmen to accept government funds
and to contract with a private company to provide
transportation services. May 15.
Article 59. HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION. ADOPTED:
$3,500 to contract for collection and disposal of
household hazardous waste. May 15.
Article 60. MASS. WATER RESOURCES AUTHORITY.
ADOPTED: $1,093,871 for water and sewage services
from MWRA. May 15.
Article 61. USE OF FUNDS TO REDUCE TAX RATE.
ADOPTED: $800,000, to be transferred from E & D.
May 29.
1985 Town Meetings - Article Action Summary
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING - May 29, 1985
Article 1. REPORTS. Reports were received from the
Conservation Commission, Town Manager, Selectmen,
Appropriation Committee, Capital Expenditures
Committee, and School Committee.
Article 2. CONSERVATION LAND PURCHASE, WEST FARM,
OAK STREET. ADOPTED: 164 to 3: To authorize the
Conservation Commission to purchase the 3 remaining
lots and a conservation restriction at the back of
the barn; to appropriate $270,000, $70,000 to be
transferred from funds voted under Article 40 of the
1975 Annual Town Meeting, the remaining $200,000 to
be bonded.
Article 3. CONSERVATION LAND PURCHASE, CHIESA FARM,
ADAMS STREET. ADOPTED 158 to 15: To authorize the
Conservation Commission to purchase part of the
Chiesa Farm; to appropriate $1,500,000, to be
bonded.
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING, December 2, December 16
Article 1. REPORTS. Reports were received from:
Town Manager. Board of Selectmen, Cary Lectures
Committee, Lexington Housing Authority,
Appropriation Committee. December 2.
Article 2. EDUCATION STATUTE. ADOPTED unanimously
To accept on its behalf and on behalf of Minuteman
Regional Vocational Technical School District the
provisions of Section 13 of Chapter 188 of the Acts
of 1985 (An Act Improving the Public Schools of the
Commonwealth). December 2.
Article 3. MOTEL /HOTEL TAX STATUTE. ADOPTED unani-
mously. To accept Section 3A of Chapter 64G of the
General Laws, and that the excise be at the rate of
4 %. December 2.
Article 4. SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS. ADOPTED
unanimously. To appropriate $62,000, to be trans-
ferred from the E & D Account, supplemental to money
appropriated at the 1985 Annual Town Meeting, for
the following line items: $20,000 for Account 5250
(Building Maintenance expenses), $17,000 for Account
4150 (Fire Dept. expenses), and $25,000 for Account
1090 (General Professional Services, Manager's
Office). December 2.
Article 5. HANDICAPPED RAMP, CARY HALL. ADOPTED
unanimously. To appropriate $65,000 from the E & D
Account, supplemental to money appropriated at 1985
Annual Town Meeting, for providing handicapped
access to Cary Hall. December 2.
Article 6. ARCHITECTURAL STUDY, SCHOOL BUILDINGS.
ADOPTED unanimously. To appropriate $60,000 from
the Reserve Fund - Overlay Surplus Account for an
architectural /engineering survey. December 2.
Article 7. PINE MEADOWS GOLF COURSE. Postponed to
December 16 on December 2. INDEFINITELY POSTPONED.
December 16.
Article 8. MORROW CROSSING. ADOPTED. To authorize
the Selectmen to use $120,000 appropriated under
Article 64 of the 1984 Annual Town Meeting for pur-
chase of land and buildings at 25 -27 Bedford Street
and to convey such property to the Lexington Housing
Authority. December 2.
Article 9. FOOTWAY, DUNBACK MEADOW CONSERVATION
LAND. INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. December 2.
Article 10. EMERALD STREET LOTS. ADOPTED
unanimously. To authorize the Selectmen to take by
emminent domain Lots 197 -198 on Assessors' Property
Map 58, and to transfer them to ensure that afford-
able housing is built thereon. December 2.
Article 11. DISSOLVING COMMITTEES. INDEFINITELY
POSTPONED. December 2.
Article 12. FRANKLIN SCHOOL. LOST. To instruct
the Selectmen to include certain terms in the sale
of the Franklin School Property. December 2.
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School Committee Reorganizes, Redistricts, Renovates
School Committee. L/R seated: Lynda Wik, Secretary; Paul Newman, Chairman; Florence Koplow. Standing:
Geoffrey Pierson, Superintendent of Schools; Neal Spaine, Student Representative; Shepard CZough; James
Beck.
In 1985, the School Committee made several policy
decisions that will reshape the organization and
structure of Lexington's schools for years to come.
Hastings Elementary School will close in June 1986;
for the remaining five elementary schools new dis-
trict lines will be phased in between 1986 and 1988
In September 1986 the grade levels will be reorga-
nized as follows: elementary schools will consist
of kindergarten through fifth grade; middle schools
will have grades six through eight; and the high
school will contain grades nine through twelve.
These decisions followed extensive study by school
committee members, staff, parents and students. In
addition, the committee - -in collaboration with other
town committees - -has undertaken an architectural
study of all school buildings to identify physical
problems and make recommendations concerning their
impact on utilization, program requirements and
appearance.
A great deal of energy and thought has gone into
planning the grade level reorganization. New state-
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ments of philosophy have been written and adopted
for the elementary, middle and high schools. Vari-
ous staffing and curriculum proposals are being
considered to improve program quality and produce
greater efficiencies. Great care is being taken to
plan smooth transitions for the fifth and sixth
graders moving to the middle schools and the ninth
and tenth graders moving to the high school.
The Massachusetts Public School Improvement Act of
1985 will benefit Lexington's schools, most notably
in providing professional development funds to
enhance teacher salaries in 1986 and 1987, and in
funding new School Improvement Councils. These
councils, which will begin in elementary schools in
1986 and in the middle and high schools in 1987,
will bring an even greater level of community in-
volvement in schools as well as special funding to
enrich the educational process in each school.
The committee's goals for 1986 continue to focus on
two needs identified in 1984: enhancement of self -
esteem and development of school- community
relationships.
School Superintendent Reviews, Prepares, Develops
In addition to the impressive array of accomplish-
ments, projects and awards reviewed here, approxi-
mately 200 members of the Lexington school community
have been planning for the reorganization of grade
levels in 1986 -87. New philosophies for each level
have been designed and approved. Curriculum, orga-
nization and institutional values and priorities
have been examined and in some cases revised. With-
out the willingness of staff members to lead and
manage this preparation and without the contribution
of many parents, the school system could not have
developed such a comprehensive planning process.
Our students and staff continue to produce impres-
sive results in a wide range of programs and activi-
ties. Together the school committee, the staff and
hundreds of volunteer citizens have worked to im-
prove both curricular and extracurricular programs
and activities. Here are some benchmarks of recent
progress:
GENERAL SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT
Graduating Class of 1985. Eighty -eight percent of
The class went on to further education, as compared
with 86 percent in 1984. Plans of the 550 gradu-
ating seniors include:
Percentage attending:
4 -year college
79%
2 -year college
7
Other schooling
2
Total continuing education
88
Employment, military, other
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GRAND TOTAL
100%
College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) Test
Scores: 1984 -85. Ninety percent of Lexington's
seniors took the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) in
contrast with 66 percent of seniors statewide, and
40 percent nationally. This high participation rate
may partially explain the decline from last year's
average scores: verbal scores fell 15 points to 476
and mathematics dropped eight points from a nine -
year high to 523. Meanwhile, national averages
rose; the difference between Lexington's and nation-
al scores this year is +45 points in verbal and +48
in mathematics.
Our students took a total of 1152 Achievement Tests
in 11 subject areas, a rise from last year when
students took 990 tests in 10 subjects.
In the Advanced Placement Test program, 182 students
took 223 tests; 93 percent of these test scores
qualified students for advanced placement consider-
ation by colleges.
National Merit Scholarship Program. Fifteen
Lexington High School seniors were named semi-
finalists; 29 received letters of commendation. Ex-
cept for Boston Latin School, once again Lexington
had the highest number of semi - finalists of a
Massachusetts public school.
Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills (CTBS). By fourth
grade, according to the CTBS, our students achieve
Lexington High SchooZ Soccer team had plenty to
cheer about this year; they won the Eastern Massachu-
setts Championship and were State Finalists.
better than anticipated in reading, language and
reference skills. By eighth grade they achieve
better than anticipated in every skill area, in-
cluding math.
STUDENT AND STAFF ACHIEVEMENTS BY PROGRAM
Athletics. The following teams from the high school
were Middlesex League Champions for 1984 -85: Field
Hockey, Football, Golf, Boys' Basketball, Boys'
Swimming, Boys' Lacrosse and Boys' Tennis. The
tennis team went on to win the Massachusetts State
Boys' Tennis Championship.
Overall, Lexington topped all nine high schools in
the Middlesex League from which it derives over 95
percent of its interscholastic competition. Clarke
Boys' Basketball and Diamond J. V. Girls' Basketball
were undefeated. For 1985 -86 the high school Boys'
Soccer and Football teams were League Champions.
Boys' Soccer went on to win the Division I North
Championship and the Eastern Massachusetts Champion-
ship, and were state finalists. Clarke Boys' Soccer
and Diamond Girls' Soccer were undefeated. Peter
Chamberlain was selected as Middlesex League Boys'
Swimming Coach of the Year and as Boston Globe
Division I Swimming Coach of the Year.
Business Education. The department has initiated a
word processing course, "Communications and Technol-
ogy," using Apple microcomputers. The staff obtained
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$13,136 in Federal PL 94 -482 funds to purchase the
computer hardware and software for the course.
Debate. The Lexington High School Debate Team won
their seventh consecutive State Championship in
1984 -85; Lexington also won the New England District
Championship for the third year in the last four.
Suzie Delbanco and Sam Thernstrom represented New
England at the National Forensic League Tournament.
Varsity Debaters continued to reach the late elimi-
nation rounds at prestigious national tournaments.
For the second consecutive year novice debaters won
the Eastern Novice Open in Keene, New Hampshire;
this is considered the Novice Championship for the
Eastern United States. At the annual fall Debat-
athon, the team raised $2,500, double the amount
raised in 1984.
A new debate course, Non - Competitive Debate, was
added for students who wish to learn debate skills
but prefer not to engage in interscholastic competi-
tion. Debate teacher and coach Les Phillips was
named to the faculty of the National High School In-
stitute for Forensics for the second consecutive
year. The institute, held at Northwestern University
each summer, accepts 100 high school debaters from
around the country. Phillips is one of two high
school coaches on the faculty.
Drama. Bolstered by contributions, the Learning
Through Drama Program has been expanded in the
Junior High Schools and at Estabrook. The following
donations were received during 1984 and through
November 1985: $15,000 from Raytheon Company, $1,000
from Adams- Russell Company, $3,200 anonymous and a
$2,000 Commonwealth In- Service Institute grant.
Raytheon's gift for 1985 -86 enables Lexington
Schools' drama not only to expand locally but also
to begin an outreach program with nearby communi-
ties. In 1985 -86, high school students performed in
two major productions, "How to Succeed in Business
Without Really Trying," and "Harvey ".
The volunteer parent- teacher - student group, Arts
Created Together (ACT) chaired in 1984 -85 by Nancy
Gordon, raised $20,108 including $5,493 in grants to
fund five artists -in- residence and 10 performances
to support, complement and extend the curriculum.
Artists -in- residence included author Steven Krensky
and illustrator Marcia Sewall at Fiske; and Play-
wright Don Cohen at Hastings.
The Cultural Education Collaborative awarded three
artist -in- residence grants to supplement ACT funds
at Bowman for film animator Karen Aqua and at
Diamond and Harrington for poet Elizabeth McKim.
ACT funded performances by Victor Cockburn, song-
writer; Ensemble Afrique, dancers; Bennington
Puppets, marionette troupe; Spectrum, two teachers
of sign language through song; Al Eaton's one -man
show on Martin Luther King, Jr.; Jackie Torrence,
storyteller; Ramos del Los Reyes, Spanish dancers;
Jim Vetter, mime; Shirim Klezmer Orchestra; and
Marcia Perlmutter, performing as Mother Goose. For
the first time in 1985 -86, the school system made an
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allocation to ACT to support residencies in seven
school buildings; Jill Delbanco and Rudi Groblewski
are current co- chairs.
English. The English Department course "World Lit-
erature" has been selected as a finalist in the
National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
Centers of Excellence program. The course includes
literature of Asia, Africa, Latin America and the
Middle East; in 1985 -86, it is taught by Mo Donovan,
Priscilla Fullilove, Kevin Murray and Paul Steele.
Senior Daniel Alexander won a NCTE 1985 achievement
award in writing.
Elementary schools' language arts coordinator
Elizabeth Murray organized the annual Writing Smor-
gasbord for teachers to display successful classroom
writing projects.
This year a record number of 40 teachers displayed
student materials; visitors included local parents
and educators from other communities. Two hundred
children wrote and bound their own books of prose
and poetry in the Third Annual Young Authors
Program. Of these, 40 were prepared for use by
teachers as models for further classroom use. A se-
lection was entered in the Greater Boston Council's
International Reading Association Contest for Bound
Books.
Foreign Language. The department hosted the area
National French and Spanish contests for the
American Association of French Teachers and American
Association of Spanish Teachers. In French,
Lexington's junior and senior high schools had 57
prize winners, three times more than in 1983 -84.
Elementary students won 12 honorable mentions and a
first and seventh place nationally. In Spanish 116
junior and senior high students took exams; 13 won
state awards; one received a national award.
Lexington also entered the CEEB Advanced Placement
Tests in oral language for the first time; seven
students participated.
Artists -in- Residence program. Bowman School 4th
graders Cindy Schwartz, Jani Groblewski, Chuck Doerr
and Adam Maloof work on their film animation
project.
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A total of 68 students and seven teachers partici-
pated in foreign exchange programs: 15 juniors and
seniors went to Barcelona, Spain; 15 juniors and
seniors went to Paris, France; four Diamond ninth
graders to Puebla, Mexico; 22 Clarke eighth graders
to Antony, France; 12 Diamond ninth graders to
Annecy, France. Most Lexington outbound students
and their families hosted inbound foreign students
in exchange. School staff and parents provided ex-
tensive activities for their guests in the schools
and community. The Lexington Rotary Club hosted
both high school groups for special functions. The
"Foreign Fling," fundraiser added $1,765 toward the
exchange scholarship program which now has a total
of $3,600. Seventy Bridge students visited Quebec.
Guidance. The Guidance Department Career Center has
continued to build its extensive information re-
sources with the addition of more than 60 laser
video discs on colleges. These are provided by the
colleges at no cost to the schools. In October and
November, the center sponsored seven Mini College
Fairs for students and their parents; representa-
tives from over 200 colleges and universities par-
ticipated. For the second year, a group of area
businesses, including Hewlett Packard, GTE, Raytheon
and the U. S. Army AMAMRC Program, sponsored a High
Technology Career Exploration Program for Lexington
students; 20 boys and girls participated.
To improve planning for post high school, the de-
partment has started distributing guides to parents
and students earlier than in the past; in the spring
of the junior year respective families receive the
first two parts of a three -part guide intended to
help all students with their future planning. The
Eleventh Annual Conference on Psychological
Education was co- sponsored by Lexington and Newton
North high schools; close to 500 educators and resi-
dents attended. Among the program presenters was
Howard Gardner of Harvard Graduate School of
Education and the author of Frames of Mind.
Information Science. The staff Academic Planning
Committee, formed four years ago to encourage the
introduction of technology into the system, has been
replaced by the staff Technology Team, a committee
which makes day -to -day decisions about the uses of
A graphics problem in BASIC language during computer
Zab class. Clarke Junior High School students
Jeffrey KvaaZ and Brian Cheek at work.
technology and develops long -term proposals for im-
provement. Core members include: Assistant Super-
intendent, Isa Zimmerman; Administrative Assistant
for Planning /Research, Frank DiGiammarino;
Coordinator of Information Sciences, Ed Good;
Computer Specialist, Beth Lowd; and Instructional
Materials Coordinator, Martha Stanton.
The newly formed Advisory Committee on Computers in
Education in Lexington (ACCEL) acts as a sounding
board for the technology programs; this committee
consists of Zimmerman, DiGiammarino and Lexington
parents. A team of three staff members has devel-
oped a word problem solving unit using Digital's
Interactive Videodisc Information System (IVIS).
Those involved were High School Housemaster Tony
Capezza, Diamond English Chairperson Suzanne
Hennessy and Ed Good. With their new skills the
staff expects to explore other possibilities for
producing software "in- house ". In 1985 -86 high
school teacher Wendy Thompson introduced an instruc-
tional program in cable television for students at
the high school and both junior highs.
Instructional Materials and Services. Under the
directorship of Coordinator Martha Stanton, the
Lexington Public Schools' libraries collaborated
with Cary Memorial Library, the Pre - School PTA and
ACT to sponsor the CELEBRATION OF BOOKS, a town -wide
author /illustrator festival. More than 30 community
organizations supported the events which took place
between December 2 and 8. Over 60 authors, illus-
trators, storytellers and puppeteers, including many
nationally known and winners of the Pulitzer Prize
and Newbury Awards, presented programs in the
schools, Cary Library and various town facilities.
Plans were completed to provide school libraries ac-
cess to the Cary Library's on -line catalog, using
the institutional cable loop to transmit data.
Audrey Friend, Clarke Library Media Specialist, was
awarded the Elizabeth T. Fast Service Award for her
contributions to the fields of education and librar-
ianship at the local, state and regional level by
the New England Educational Media Association.
Mathematics. Following the recommendations of an
external committee of experts including Lexington
residents, the department initiated curriculum'
changes in the elementary math program in September
1985. The revised program is designed to increase
students' problem solving ability and to enhance
their mastery of computational skills. Lexington
High School students, James Arnow, Eliot Levine,
James Levine, David Pollen and Michael Sandy were
finalists on the Massachusetts Association of Mathe-
matics Leagues Olympiad examination; David won a
cash prize for finishing among the top 20 students
in the state. In addition students Jeff Holley,
Scott Crawford and David Zeiders gave outstanding
performances on the Mathematics Association of
America's Annual High School Examination; Jeff and
David qualified for the next level, the American
Invitational Mathematics Examination.
The Clarke and Diamond Junior High School Mathe-
matics teams finished first and third respectively
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in the Intermediate Mathematics League of Eastern
Massachusetts. In the New England Mathematics
League, which consists of about 400 schools, Clarke
seventh grade students finished third and Diamond
eighth grade students finished second. Junior high
school teachers Edith Sparre from Clarke and Evagrio
Mosca from Diamond are participating in the Regional
Network for Mathematics Education at the Harvard
Graduate School of Education. This 18 -month effort
is intended to update curriculum materials and im-
prove teaching techniques at the middle school level.
Music. The High School Concert Choir and the
Madrigal Singers were chosen to represent Massa-
chusetts at the Eastern Division Convention of the
Music Educators National Conference in Hartford,
Connecticut. Fifty -one high school and 30 junior
high school students participated in the Massa-
chusetts District and All -State Music festivals.
The High School Band received a Silver Medal Award
in the Massachusetts Instrumental Conductors Associ-
ation Competition Festival; the Diamond Junior High
Band received a Gold Medal Award. The high school
band played weekend exchange concerts with Belmore,
Long Island High School.
Joseph A. DiDomenico received the 1985 Distinguished
Service Award from the Massachusetts Music Educators
National Conference. The Band Parents Association
raised $1,000 to purchase musical instruments.
Physical Education. The Physical Education Depart-
ment began implementing the President's Council on
Physical Fitness and Sports Fitnessgram Program for
grades 4 through 7. The program provides a comput-
erized assessment of students' level of physical
fitness and offers individual recommendations for
each child to help improve his /her fitness.
Estabrook teacher James Banks won an Exemplary
Teacher Award from the Battle Green Chapter of the
Order of DeMolay.
Science. Projects of high school students Ted
Chuang and Brian Seasholes were selected for exhibi-
tion at the annual Massachusetts Science Fair.
Eight students' projects were selected for the
Regional Science Fair: John Adelson, Jeffrey
Bussgang, Brian Cannon, Melanie Chu, Theodore
Chuang, Pauline Entin, Brian Seasholes and Anita
Ung. High school teacher David Olney received a
1985 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science
and Mathematics Teaching as well as the Chemical
Manufacturer's Catalyst Award. Clarke teacher Roy
Doughty was named by the Massachusetts Association
of Science Teachers as Middlesex County Science
Educator for 1984. Clarke Junior High School's
Energy Education Program, which Doughty co- developed
with teacher Bonnie Brunkhorst, was recognized by
the National Science Teachers Association as one of
twenty -five exemplary programs nationally; in
1985 -86 the program is taught by Doughty, Don
Berardi and Frank Sarno.
Parents and staff of the Elementary Science Task
Force continued for a third year to review the K -6
science program. Science Corner or other enrichment
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Science corner in aZl: Cider making.
activities run by parents now exist in all elemen-
tary schools. For the first time a consultant
Stephanie Bernstein was hired to direct, advise and
provide a liaison between parents and staff. Activ-
ities have included parent and citizen volunteer
presentations, hands -on exhibit tables and plant -of-
the -week. Bernstein writes and distributes
"Science /Discovery Newsletter" to encourage sharing
among all elementary schools.
Social Studies. Two teaching units have been re-
vised in the elementary curriculum: the fifth grade
"Migrations" unit and the fourth grade "Cities"
unit. The Harrington School, along with the Folk
Arts Center of New England, was awarded a $10,000
grant by the Massachusetts Council on the Arts and
Humanities for incorporating a special multidisci-
plinary approach in the "Cities" unit using song -
writing, dance and photography. Parents Nancy
Gordon and Nora Hall co- authored the proposal for
the second year of funding.
High School teacher Fred Boyle was named Law Teacher
of the Year by the Massachusetts Association of Law
Related Education. Clarke teacher Mary Keenan re-
ceived an Exemplary Teacher Award from the Battle
Green Chapter of the Order of DeMolay.
Now in its second year, the Public Forum Program
continues to provide activities addressing current
social and political issues that may not necessarily
be covered in the regular social studies curriculum.
During 1985, hundreds of students participated in
various programs, including training sessions on a
nuclear weapons freeze, Student Government Day,
teach -ins on "Water Resources and Pollution Control"
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Lexington High School Social Studies teacher Geor e
Southwick lectures to stu ents on the epression of
the 1930's and the New Deal while senior citizens
share their experiences of those times.
and "Hunger ", taping by WHTT Radio on AIDS, and
speakers from Lancaster Pre - Release Center on "Drug
and Alcohol Abuse." High School Social Studies
Teacher George Southwick directs the program.
Special Education. Severely handicapped young people
who formerly might be in private institutions now
can participate in community -based Lexington -
Arlington- Bedford - Burlington (LABB) programs
covering needs from early intervention (pre - school)
through age 22. Three LABB programs operate in
Lexington: Life Skills, begun in September 1984,
served 86 multiply- handicapped and non - ambulatory
young adults in 1984 -85 and currently serves 98
students. The Vocational Skills Program, going
since 1973, sends students to 14 private industrial
and two non - profit /government work sites. The work -
site program at Honeywell, Inc. Electro- Optics
Center of Lexington won a 1985 Presidential Private
Sector Initiative Citation. Last year (1984 -85) a
total of 78 students participated and currently 85
are enrolled. In the two programs together, both
directed by Robert Renna, 24 Lexington young people
are now served. A third program, Alternative
Choices in Education (ACE), directed by Robert
Farias, helps 15 high schoolers combine work and
study.
The department is in the final year of its three -
year plan to assign computers to special needs
classrooms. The pilot program on computerizing In-
dividual Educational Plans (IEP) was extended from
Estabrook and Hastings to include Clarke and
Harrington. A fourth K to 1 program was initiated
with Bowman joining three other K to 1 programs
existing at Bridge, Harrington and Hastings. Under
the auspices of the Education Development Corpora-
tion (EDC) research project, special needs teachers
Debbie Packard and Helen Cushman have been using
microcomputers to help special needs students learn
how to write. Several monographs have already been
prepared by EDC and work will continue for at least
another year.
Visual Arts. For the 14th consecutive year the High
School's Art Department had more students exhibiting
than any other Massachusetts high school in the
Boston Globe's Regional Scholastic Art Awards
Exhibit. Senior Scott Woodward won the Globe $1,000
scholarship for photography; Senior Joseph Lee's
drawing and painting folio was selected for the
National Scholastic Art Awards Exhibit. In addi-
tion, photos of John Brigham, Mark Seasholes and
Scott Woodward from Jack Zichittella's class were
selected for the National Exhibit, in which 25
students were Gold Key winners.
The 1986 Visual Arts Calendar, "Reflections,"
features over 35 pieces of student art work coupled
with brief descriptive writings. Foster and Foster
Real Estate Company of Lexington and ZBR Publishing
Company of Wilmington co- sponsored the printing.
The staff organized a K to 12 exhibit of over 300
examples of student work illustrating the concept of
color theory and its sequential application in the
Lexington curriculum.
High School student art work was exhibited in the
following shows: Norma Regillo's class exhibited
fan designs for "Madame Butterfly" at the Boston
Opera House and at Boston University Book Store;
Jack Zichittella's photography students displayed
works at Bel Canto Restaurant of Lexington and at
the Tampa Florida Contemporary Museum of Art;
Smedley Manion's class exhibited their work at Cary
Library; the entire staff displayed their own
drawings, paintings, photographs and sculptures at
Cary Library in celebration of National Art
Education Week. The Lexington Arts and Crafts
Scholarship winners were Stephen Brock, Anne Haynes,
Carol Maglitta and Julia Potter. The society ex-
hibited work of the scholarship winners along with
selections by the visual arts staff in October.
Manion received a Massachusetts Alliance for Arts
Education Award for outstanding teaching. Clarke
Visual Arts Teacher Brenda Sullivan won a Fulbright
Scholarship to teach in England during 1985 -86.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
METCO. Twenty -six METCO program students graduated
this year. Of these, 25 plan to attend a college or
university. Junior and senior high Lexington METCO
students participated in this year's METCO Basket-
ball Tournaments. The high school METCO team won
its fourth championship in five years defeating the
Swampscott /Marblehead team. The junior high METCO
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team, including both Clarke and Diamond Junior High
students, also claimed championship status as they
beat the Wellesley METCO team.
Lexington High School METCO students Jamal Smith and
Cecelia Delgardo were selected to work with the
State Department of Education Promising Practices
Committee. This committee reviewed Chapter 636
Programs in the state and organized a state -wide
conference.
In collaboration with other METCO community pro-
grams, Lexington co- sponsored educational, cultural
and social events for students and staff. Among
these were the Black College Tour, the METCO Senior
Trip, a conference on The Black Urban Child in the
Suburban School Setting and several successful com-
munity social activities.
After eight years with Lexington, John Modest re-
signed as coordinator of the Lexington METCO program
to resettle in North Carolina. The new Lexington
METCO coordinator, Cheryl Prescott, brings eleven
years of experience working with students, families
and staff in a variety of settings, including METCO
systems, public and private agencies.
Chapter I Summer Program. With Federal Chapter I
funds, the system provided a Language Arts Program
for 120 students grades K to 6, for five weeks at
the Bridge School.
Adult and Community Education. In 1984 -85, course
offerings increased by 50 percent to 143 courses;
enrollment increased 76 percent to a total of 1842
students. Some courses are sponsored in cooperation
with other agencies such as the Lexington Senior
Center or the Computer Works of Cambridge. Classes
include late afternoon /evening sessions, daytime
classes for adults, afternoon classes for children
and young adults; and at each elementary school,
Thursday Afternoon School for Grades K to 6. During
July, Adult and Community Education sponsored
computer camps for grades 4 to 8 and a music camp
for elementary, junior high and senior high school
students.
Project L.E.A.P. (Lexington's Educational Arts
Program). The following events were scheduled
throughout the Lexington Public Schools, coordinated
by Visual Arts Chairperson, Paul Ciano: during
1984 -85: "Don Quixote" by the Poobley Greedgy
Puppet Theatre for elementary students; potter Tina
Forbes, featuring the history and creation of Raku
ceramic ware for secondary students; mini - concerts
by soprano Marguerite Upton and composer -in -resi-
dence Ronald Maltais for elementary students; Dance
Prism pilot residency throughout the schools;
students' art work based on productions at the Opera
Company of Boston co- sponsored by the Opera Guild;
photographer -in- residence Jonathan Brown at the High
School; University of Massachusetts Dance Ensemble
performing in every school; Carolyn Latanisian,
watercolorist -in- residence throughout the schools.
During the 1985 -86 school year, the Dance Prism
Company is in residency throughout the Lexington
Public School District. In December, students, staff
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and townspeople participated with the company in a
performance of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker," Acts
I and II. Simultaneously a system -wide K to 12
visual arts students' exhibit was on display in the
high school foyer.
Foreign Exchange Teachers. Once again Lexington is
hosting two foreign exchange teachers sponsored by
the United States Information Agency under the
Fulbright Commission. Doris Dordel from Koln,
Germany, is teaching physical education at Lexington
High School; Daniel Murphy, of Worcestershire,
England, is teaching visual arts at the Clarke
Junior High School. These teachers have traded
places for the 1985 -1986 school year with two
Lexington teachers, LHS special education teacher
Jeffrey Glew and Clarke visual arts teacher Brenda
Sullivan.
ADMINISTRATION
Enrollments. As of January 1, 1985, 93 percent of
age - eligible Lexington children attended the public
schools; the January, 1986 percentage is expected to
be similar. The October 1st enrollments for
Lexington Public Schools totaled 4713. This was 35
more students (or a .74 percent margin of error)
than projected in the previous fall. The 1986 -87
projections indicate a further decline of 162 stu-
dents or a 3.44 percent drop for a total anticipated
body of 4551 next year.
Enrollments 1975 -1985. Between 1975 and 1985, the
total grades K to 12 enrollment declined 41 percent
from 7992 students in 1975 to 4713 students in 1985.
The average decline each year in the total K to 12
population was 5.2 percent; between 1984 and 1985
enrollments declined 4.8 percent.
Further analysis indicates the acceleration of en-
rollment decline has varied by grade groupings. In
grades K to 6, the decline appears to have leveled
off, with the two lowest rates of decline occurring
in the past two years: 1.2 percent less in 1984 and
.5 percent in 1985. Whereas in grades 7 to 9, the
decline appears to have peaked, with the highest
rate of decline in 1984, at 10.8 percent, and in
1985, at 9.1 percent. However, in grades 10 to 12
the rate of decline continues to vary from year to
year showing little predictable shape.
1985 -1986
1986 -1987
School
Actual
Projected
Bowman
404
366
Bridge
404
475
Estabrook
425
402
Fiske
274
330
Harrington
291
244
Hastings
304
0
Total elementary
2102
1817
Clarke
586
501
Diamond
586
440
Total junior high
1172
941
Lexington High
1439
1793
Grand Total
4713
4551
Enrollments 1975 -1985. Between 1975 and 1985, the
total grades K to 12 enrollment declined 41 percent
from 7992 students in 1975 to 4713 students in 1985.
The average decline each year in the total K to 12
population was 5.2 percent; between 1984 and 1985
enrollments declined 4.8 percent.
Further analysis indicates the acceleration of en-
rollment decline has varied by grade groupings. In
grades K to 6, the decline appears to have leveled
off, with the two lowest rates of decline occurring
in the past two years: 1.2 percent less in 1984 and
.5 percent in 1985. Whereas in grades 7 to 9, the
decline appears to have peaked, with the highest
rate of decline in 1984, at 10.8 percent, and in
1985, at 9.1 percent. However, in grades 10 to 12
the rate of decline continues to vary from year to
year showing little predictable shape.
Superintendent of Schools
Budget. The 1985 -86 budget for the school system
was developed according to school committee guide-
lines to maintain existing staffing ratios and pro-
grams. The committee initiated an expanded review
process which permitted an intensive examination of
programs in Language Arts, English and Special
Education. In addition to funds necessary for the
maintenance of basic programs, the administration
presented the committee with a variety of possible
expenditures which would improve or expand programs.
The committee voted a total of $98,140 for program
improvements in drama, computer, community rela-
tions, guidance, business /school partnerships and
instructional materials. The total 1985 -86 school
budget of $20,619,755 reflected a reduction of 12.6
staff positions and a per -pupil expenditure somewhat
lower than area school systems frequently compared
with Lexington's.
Class Size. Over all, class size remained the same
in 1985 -86, as in 1984 -85. Per teacher student
ratios are as follows:
High school 15.6 Grades 1 to 6 23.3
Junior high 15.1 Kindergarten 15.2
At the secondary level, some unevenness occurs as a
result of such factors as planned scheduling (e.g.,
orchestra), high student demand (e.g., semiotics),
individual needs and school commitment to continue
course sequence (e.g., Level IV Spanish).
Staff Evaluation. The school committee and the
Lexington Education Association (LEA) worked for a
third year to develop a new staff evaluation instru-
ment. Several interim measures to streamline evalu-
ation procedures have been approved and implemented.
During 1985 -86, a proposal will be forwarded to
staff members for their assessment; the proposal
will be introduced after negotiations between the
committee and the teachers' association.
Early Education Study. In response to parent and
staff questions about the organization and structure
of the early education program (kindergarten, K to
1, and grade 1), the school system initiated a pro-
gram review conducted by a visiting committee of
eight outside experts. In order to examine the cur-
rent program and make recommendations, they visited
the schools for three days, interviewing staff, ob-
serving classes and reviewing data and curricular
materials. The report has been made available to
the public and discussed by the school committee.
Building Administrative Staff Changes. Two former
chairmen of academic departments recently assumed
building administrative positions. Anthony (Tony)
Capezza, Chairman of Social Studies at Diamond
Junior High for ten years, became Housemaster of J
House at the High School replacing Patricia
Falconer, who retired. Bruce Storm, former Chairman
of the English Department at Clarke Junior High, is
now the school's Assistant Principal, replacing John
Capone, who retired.
School /Community Relations. To implement the school
committee's goal to develop school - community rela-
tionships, the central administration is consoli-
dating and systematizing many citizen - related
activities in a newly- created position. Georgia
Glick joined the staff as Administrative Assistant
for Community Relations and works part -time during
the school year. She is establishing a network of
non - school parent citizens, and developing and dis-
seminating information about school programs and
activities.
As in past years the school system has responded
both to the continued decline in enrollment and to
the need for program development and change. on one
hand, the administration was reducing staff posi-
tions and planning for school closing, redistricting
and grade level reorganization; on the other it was
introducing a new math program, evaluating the early
education programs, expanding adult and community
education programs and involving more volunteers in
school activities, as well as cooperating with the
tan to initiate major facility improvements.
While the enrollment decline no longer affects the
elementary grades, the high school will decline from
1800 students to approximately 1300 over the next
four years. As with the enrollment decline else-
where, this phenomenon will present both opportuni-
ties and difficulties. The vitality of the system
and its remarkable ability to adjust to changing
conditions will continue to be its most valuable
resource as it deals with this final phase of the
current demographic shift.
High School Mixed Chorus performs under direction of music teacher Sandi Peaslee.
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Personal Services
Expenses
Vocational Education
Out -of -State Travel
Athletics
Income & Reimbursements
Rental School Bldgs.
Other Local Sources
Comm. of Mass.
Chapter 70
71
76
Appropriation
Voted by Town
Meeting
SUMMARY OF MAJOR SCHOOL BUDGETS
Anticipated
Transfers
Receipts, etc.
$18,902,721. $249,700.
Receipts & Transfers
PL -874
METCO
ATHLETICS
$34,813.
10.139.
$ 44,952.
$1,834,066.
229,257.
31,526.
2,094,849.
$2,139,801.
Antic. Bal.
& Receipts
$5,000.
215,000.
29,700.
$249,700.
Total Approved
Operating
Budget Expenditures
$15,535,470. $15,538,105.
3,362,823. 3,271,716.
3,500.
11,950. 8,392.
238,678. 232,396.
$19,152,421. $19,050,609.
1984-85 Carryover for 1985-86 Spending
To E & D
Actual Bal.
& Receipts
$28,305.
248,524.
51,144.
$327,973.
Expenditures Balance
$28,305.
28,524.
21,444.
$78,273.
$220,000.
29,700.
$249,700.
Cost to Town
Total Expenditures
Carryover From 1983-84
Expended In 1984-85
Less Income & Reimb.
PL 874 & METCO
Athletic Receipts
Balance
($2,635.)
91,107.
3,500.
3,558.
6,282.
$101,812.
101,014.
$798.
$19,050,609.
159,276.
$19,209,885.
$2,139,801.
220,000.
29,700.
$ 2,389,501.
$16,820,384.
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Personal Services
Administrative Offices
Principals & Assistants
Supervisors, Coordinators & Dept.
Classroom Teachers
Special Needs Staff
Tutors
Nurses
Instr. Matrs. Specialists
Guidance Counselors
Psychologists (Core Evaluation Team)
Doctors
Aides
Special Needs Assistants
Secretaries & Clerks
Secretaries & Clerks (Extra Help)
Computer Center Technical
Student Programmers
Custodians & Maintenence Men
Switchboard
Custodians & Maintenence Men (Summer)
Custodians & Maintenence (Other)
Crossing Guards
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURES 1984-85
Equipment Purchase & Rental
Vandal Alarm
Outlay Equipment
Replacement of Equipment
Sub Total
Consultant Services
Special Testing
Grounds
Built In Items
Electrical
Plumbing
Heating
Painting
Roofing
Glass
Other Property Services
Mop Rental
Electricity
Water
Gas
Telephone
Insect Control
Other Operational Services
Pupil Transportation Regualar
Pupil Transportation Within Lexington
Pupil Transportation Outside Lexington
Field Trips
Other Transportation
Travel Intrastate
Travel Within Lexington
Printing
Newsletter
Equipment Rental
Equipment Service Maintenence
Tuition
Honorariums
Memberships
Registrations & Meeting Expenses
Mailing
Other Expenses
Sub Total
Grand Total Expenses
OUT OF STATE TRAVEL
Travel & Conferences
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
$312,102.
690,777.
Heads 789,220.
9,393,068.
987,257.
70,906.
130,745.
327,014.
609,336.
83,078.
4,266
245,405.
119,846.
711,659.
13,678.
23,178.
8,534.
913,310
15,968.
11,015.
41,699.
36,044.
Expenses
Fuel
Vehicle (Gas, Oil, Repairs)
Towels
Office Supplies
Teaching Supplies
Other Supplies
Textbooks
Library Books & Cataloging
Periodicals & Newspapers
Recruiting Materials
Handbooks
Professional Books & Subscriptions
Professional Journals
Student Publications
Newspapers
Film Rental
Media Purchase
Computer Software
Materials (Plant)
Materials (Grounds)
Sub Total
$15,538.105.
$294,914.
5,443.
6,885.
56,314.
227,287.
52,806.
75,400.
26,777.
5,770.
1,468.
1,177.
2,938.
2,396.
3,839.
2,081.
8,332.
18,381.
670.
47,775.
809.
841,462.
None
11,020.
86,766.
42,911.
140,697.
149,375.
5,672.
15,251.
79,025.
9,991.
5,752.
10,646.
31,746.
56,355.
1,029.
15,739.
3,634.
361,570.
4,311.
4,572.
68,156.
1,664.
3,282.
355,594.
91,435.
79,228.
8,389.
4,818.
12,345.
9,369.
3,248.
4,530.
1,271.
81,981.
738,531.
785.
10,102.
21,936.
23,124.
15,101.
2,289,557.
$3,271,716.
8,392.
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ATHLETICS
Senior Senior Clarke Diamond Coed TownWide
Girls Boys Jr. High Jr. High
Baseball $6,976. $2,242. $2,485.
Basketball 14,576. 4,272. 4,474.
Basketball $7,392. 4,286. 4,086.
Cheerleaders 2,652.
Cross Country 2,179. 2,376.
Field Hockey 6,141. 2,300. 2,238.
Football 24,979. 4,456. 4,336.
Golf $1,576.
Gymnastics 3,516. 392. 341.
Ice Hockey 18,857.
Lacrosse 4,352. 4,764.
Soccer 5,641. 6,909. 4,686. 4,597.
Softball 5,343. 2,492. 2,406.
Swimming 3,879. 3,686.
Tennis 2,241. 2,172.
Indoor Track 2,526. 4,712.
Outdoor Track 4,523. 6,367. 2,461. 2,413.
Wrestling 4,674.
Volleyball 4,011.
Doctors 1,650.
Equipment Mgr. 4,212.
Gate Personnel 265.
Secretaries & Clerks 4,486. 1,641. 1,492. $748.
Other Supplies 1,997.
Other Transportation 1,219.
Printing 314.
Equip. Maint. 534.
Memberships 1,480.
Registrations &
Meetings 375.
$54,396. $117,580. $29,228. $28,868. $1,576. $748.
Receipts Total Expended $232,396.
Football $29,241.70
Hockey 4,696.15
Basketball 6,832.60
Wrestling 674.25
Lost Equipment 35.95
$41,480.65
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE
FOOD SERVICES
Balance June 30, 1984
Income:
Sales
Reimbursement
$526,248.
(State) 22,847.
(Federal) 65,000.
Other 7,721.
State Tax 1.982.
Expenditures:
Food
Labor
Other
Equipment
$ 81,721.
623,798.
$705,519.
$284,676.
299,372.
37,510.
1,175.
$622,733.
$ 82,786.
SCHOOL EXPENSE CARRYOVER
Balance July 1, 1984
Expenditures
Balance to E & D
PL -874 AID TO IMPACTED AREAS
Balance June 30, 1984
Receipts
Balance
METCO
Balance June 30, 1984
Receipts
Expenditures
Expenditures (Direct
Personnel
Office Expenses
Teaching & Trans.
Staff Travel
Purchased Services
Fringe Benefits
Sumner Transportation
Tuition
Other
Costs)
$268,603.
2,995.
41.
1,130.
1,390.
17,761.
2,900.
7,480.
1.341.
Applied to Operating Budget
Returned to State
$303,641.
220,000.
23,022.
$546,663.
$159,301.
159,276.
$ 25.
$ 8,612.
19,693.
$ 28,305.
$.23,022.
552,165.
$575,187.
546 663.
28,524.
Article 44 80 TM
Energy Grant
Energy Audit
Article 44 83 TM
PL 94-35 Chapter I
Sumner Language Arts
Block Grants
ENERGY GRANTS
Balance
June 30, 1984 Expenditures
$21,897. $2,250.
25,584. 25,584.
1,000. 1,000.
CABLE NETWORKING
Approved Expenditures
$1,925. $1,925.
FEDERAL GRANTS
Approved Expenditures
$33,554.
19,920.
PL 94-482
Word Processing & Actg. 13,136.
PL 89-313
Project Mainstream
PL 94-142
Transition Program
Lexington Spec. Svcs.
Enhance Project
Balance
June 30, 1985
$19,647.
Balance
Balance
$32,222. $1,332.
19,598. 322.
13,069. 67.
30,800. 30,601. 199.
51,365.
50,569.
33,366.
47,918. 3,447.
48,771. 1,798.
32,926. 440.
STATE GRANTS
Commonwealth -In-Svc. Approved Expenditures
Math For Disabled Stdts. 1,350.
Parenting Adolescents 2,481.
Psycho Educ. Training 1,692.
Visions of the Future 46,329.
1,200.
2,169.
1,377.
29,635.
Balance
150.
312.
315.
16,694.
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MAKING YOUR SCHOOL DOLLAR MAKE SENSE
The following is a simplified accounting of the actual revenues
and expenditures for the support of schools for the fiscal year 1984-85.
RECEIPTS
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Chapter 70 School Aid
71 Transportation
76 State Wards
Metco
Federal Government
PL -874
Town of Lexington (Rentals, Gate Receipts, Etc.)
Athletics
Misc. Receipts
Rentals
Town of Lexington Appropriations
Personal Services
Expenses
Out -of -State
Vocational Education
Personal Services
Expenses
Out -of -State
Athletics
Vocational Education
EXPENDITURES
$1,834,066.
229,257.
31,526.
220,000.
$2,314,849.
29,700.
10,139.
34,813.
(10.87)
(- )
74,652. ( .35)
15,463,790.
3,423,481.
11,950.
3,500.
18,902,721.
15,538,104.
3,271,717.
8,392.
232,396.
(88.78)
100
(81.56)
(17.17)
( .05)
( 1.22)
- )
19,050,609. 100
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Minuteman Tech Explores New Avenues For Growth
Alice Maclnnis.
For the first time, Lexington's
Battle Green Chapter, Order of
DeMolay, bestowed its Exemplary
Teaching Awards on teachers at
Minuteman Tech. They were Alice
Maclnnis, a physical education
teacher from Lexington, and George
DuGuay, a reading teacher from
Watertown.
During the year, the school added another house-
building project to the curriculum --this one on
Emerald Street, Lexington. The town provided the
land and the Lexington Rotary Club purchased the
materials. The house, like one built by students
three years ago, will be super insulated. Students
are performing all construction and finishing work,
except for the foundation. Under an agreement with
the selectmen, the Rotary Club will sell the three-
bedroom structure for low or moderate income housing.
Rotarians have expressed intent to use any surplus
proceeds to augment their scholarship funds for high
school seniors.
Since the 1985 Annual Town Meeting turned down a
proposed hotel on the schools's property, Minuteman
Tech is now exploring other ways to intensify the
role of its 65 -acre campus and in expanding educa-
tional opportunities.
The school is also developing a new Technical
Studies Program which will give students a broader
range of inter -related training in the areas of
electronics, robotics and computer technology.
In June, the school completed its first 11 years of
operation. The following report will review the
school's accomplishments during that time.
The school opened in September 1974 with a group of
ninth graders. Since 1978, Minuteman Tech has gradu-
ated 1,898 students and additional 183 post -gradu-
ates have completed their technical training at
Minuteman Tech.
The placement figures for Minuteman Tech graduates
show that 19 percent went on to two or four year
colleges, 49 percent went to work in the field for
which they were trained or in a related field, 25
percent went to work in a field unrelated to their
training, 3 percent went into military service and 4
percent returned to Minuteman Tech as post -gradu-
ates.
An additional 1,702 adults have completed job train-
ing in Minuteman Tech's Regional Occupational Pro-
gram, and 89 percent of these adults who were avail-
able for work on completion of their training found
jobs in the field for which they were trained.
Since it began in 1977, Minuteman Tech's adult educ-
ation program has served 17,304 people. During its
seven years of existence, the Minuteman Tech Summer
School has served 6,018 young people and adults.
Since January 1976, 8,065 students from district
junior and senior high schools have traveled to
Minuteman Tech two afternoons a week to explore
careers in a variety of technical programs.
The school's graduates have been accepted by col-
leges such as M.I.T., Dartmouth, Cornell, Rochester
Institute of Technology, Worcester Polytechnic Insti-
tute, University of Wisconsin, Indiana State, Texas
A & M, Wheaton, Boston University and Tufts Univer-
sity. Many have reported successes in their careers.
Some are now serving Minuteman Tech as members of
advisory committees to the technical programs from
which they graduated.
Fifty-five Minuteman Tech high school students and
post -graduates have won state championships and 66
students have been medalists in Vocational Industrial
Clubs of America (VICA)skill competitions since
1977. Two competitors went on to win national cham-
pionships in skill events, while 14 additional stu-
dents won medals at the national level.
Minuteman Tech horticulture students have achieved
an equally impressive record in state and national
Future Farmers of America skill competitions, plus
winning top honors five years in a row for their
exhibits at the New England Flower Show. In addi-
tion, the school's athletes have won berths on all -
Continued on page 42, following data.
New Energy House on Emerald Street progresses with
help from Lexington carpentry major, Gary Battite,
Minuteman Tech Class of 1987.
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Revenues
MINUTEMAN REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL DISTRICT OPERATING FUND
COMPARISON OF BUDGET TO ACTUAL AND PROJECTED FOR 12 MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1985
FY 84
ACTUAL
Assessments $3,452,471
Chapter 70 1,501,362
Transportation (Ch.71-16C) 468,923
Regional Aid (Ch.71-16D) 417,986
Appropriation from Surplus 488,432
Tuition 496,911
Total Revenues $6,826,085
Expenses
Reserve
Building Trades
Commercial Services
Electronics
Graphics
Health Instructions
Metal Fabrications
Power Mechanics
Technology
Afternoon Program
Regional Occupation
ROTC
Communications
Human Relations
Mathematics
Science
Physical Education
Athletics
Business Instruction
Foreign Language
Art
Music
Driver Education
Instructional Resources
Pupil Support
Principal
Vocational Co-ordinator
Computer Services
Dean
District Programs
Legal Fees
FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT ACTUAL/
PLAN FY 85 ENCUMBERED
$3,600,250 $3,600,250
1,500,380 1,500,380
640,497 640,497
513,937 513,937
264,433 264,433
698,255 698,255
$7,217,752 7,217,752
BUDGET
(OVER)
TRANSFERRED RECEIPTS AVAILABLE UNDER
-15,564 -0- -0- -0- 23,910 23,910 0.0%
51,910 52,815 51,770 -0- -0- 1,045 2.0%
25,664 29,223 35,981 -0- -0- -6,758 -23.1%
33,524 36,579 37,116 -0- -0- -637 -1.5%
91,874 93,270 84,696 -0- 40 8,614 9.2%
21,182 21,835 23,016 -0- 679 -502 -2.3%
47,403 46,449 53,702 -0- -0- -7,253 -15.6%
31,197 34,705 30,820 -0- -0- 3,885 11.2%
18,119 18,685 17,372 -0- -0- 1,313 7.0%
18,796 13,801 16,610 384 -0- -2,425 -17.6%
15,026 11,285 31,804 2,531 17,988 0 0.0%
3,868 2,990 2,424 -0- 19 585 19.61
8,302 9,400 6,452 -0- -0- 2,948 31.4%
2,616 2,800 5,463 -0- -0- -2,663 -95.11
9,760 10,000 7,064 -92 -0- 2,844 28.41
20,420 22,147 21,796 454 -0- 805 3.61
7,654 10,725 6,567 -0- -0- 4,158 38.81
64,104 61,430 66,355 -0- 283 -4,642 -7.6%
2,992 3,350 1,889 -0- -0- 1,461 43.6%
796 400 1,610 -0- -0- -1,210 -302.51
10,080 11,815 9,354 -645 -0- 1,816 15.4%
1,346 -0- 26 -0- -0- -26 0.0%
-0- 500 451 -0- -0- 49 9.8%
39,666 40,275 41,365 -0- -0- -1,090 -2.7%
28,390 36,998 33,815 -0- 7 3,190 8.6%
56,844 56,162 70,714 -0- 8 -14,544 -25.9%
7,732 8,100 8,000 -0- -0- 100 1.21
66,681 72,300 72,501 5,237 1,058 6,094 8.4%
1,506 2,230 2,303 -0- -0- -73 -3.3%
3,271 3,340 3,819 -0- -0- -479 -14.3%
69,348 20,084 90,264 -0- -0- -70,180 -349.4%
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Audit Fees 3,125 9,000 10,600 -0- -0- -1,600 -17.8%
Superintendent 5,343 5,150 5,684 -0- -0- -534 -10.4%
Planning & Academics 7,358 8,490 8,640 -0- -0- -150 -1.8%
Business Office 24,435 20,350 20,368 -238 -0- -256 -1.3%
Risk Insurance 42,348 45,801 47,413 -0- -0- -1,612 -3.5%
Retire/Employee Benefit 342,030 434,549 444,810 28,973 -0- 18,712 4.3%
Transportation 669,833 673,635 671,238 -0- -0- 2,397 0.4%
Cafeteria 7,040 7,360 7,552 -0- -0- -192 -2.6%
Operations/Maintenance 619,672 705,542 761,552 -15,700 13,950 -57,760 -8.2%
Equipment Purchases 113,171 130,000 139,192 1,612 -0- -7,580 -5.8%
Debt Management 33,280 31,555 31,555 -0- -0- 0 0.0%
Salaries 4,188,222 4,412,627 4,377,559 236 38,575 73,879 1.7%
Total Expenses $6,800,364 $7,217,752 $7,361,282 $22,752 $96,517 -24,261 -0.3%
Excess of Revenues $25,721 -0- -143,530 $22,752 $96,517 -24,261 -0.3%
Transfer from Enterprise -0- -0- -0- 88,914 88,914 0.0%
Excess Revenues 25,721 -0- -143,530 22,752 185,431 64,653 0.9%
MINUTEMAN REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL ENROLLMENT 1983-85
Enrollment October 1, 1983 Enrollment October 1, 1984 Enrollment October 1, 1985
YEAR YEAR YEAR
Town 87 86 85 84 PG Total 88 87 86 85 PG Total 89 88 87 86 PG Total
Acton 15 16 18 9 1 59 12 15 16 16 2 61 19 15 15 17 3 69
Arlington 72 71 92 59 29 323 66 73 68 83 15 305 59 62 64 65 14 264
Belmont 23 26 14 14 6 83 15 26 23 14 10 88 12 16 24 20 7 79
Bolton 10 3 6 7 2 28 4 11 2 4 1 22 3 5 9 1 0 18
Boxborough 2 4 5 3 2 16 5 5 2 3 0 15 4 4 6 2 0 16
Carlisle 3 3 3 3 0 12 1 3 2 3 0 9 2 1 1 2 0 6
Concord 7 9 15 8 6 45 10 6 7 15 2 40 9 9 9 6 2 35
Dover 0 1 1 1 0 3 1 0 1 1 0 3 3 1 0 1 0 5
Lancaster 25 8 14 12 5 64 18 23 6 12 4 63 16 17 17 4 3 57
Lexington 17 24 9 30 13 93 22 19 17 8 6 72 12 17 11 14 2 56
Lincoln 6 6 2 2 0 16 1 4 4 3 0 12 3 0 4 4 d 11
Needham 16 15 15 16 3 65 18 17 11 12 3 61 10 17 14 12 5 58
Stow 18 17 16 13 4 68 13 19 16 14 3 65 11 11 15 17 2 56
Sudbury 31 16 14 20 3 84 17 27 16 11 2 73 8 18 25 11 6 68
Wayland 4 8 4 4 3 23 6 4 7 3 1 21 3 3 4 7 2 19
Weston 0 5 1 5 2 13 2 0 4 1 1 8 3 2 0 4 1 10
Tuition 37 68 53 32 16 206 43 49 61 50 14 217 40 61 43 53 15 212
TOTAL 286 300 282 238 95 1201 254 301 263 253 64 1135 217 259 261 240 62 1039
Minuteman Tech
star teams every year since Minuteman Tech began
competing in the Commonwealth Conference.
Minuteman Tech teachers have worked extensively with
advisory committees from business and industry to
insure that the schools curriculum offerings reflect
the latest technology. State and federal grants
have enabled the school to set up the first high
school computer -aided drafting instructional program
in the state, in addition to courses in computer
numerical control (machine shop), robotics, autom-
ated office technology, dignitized typesetting and a
computer applications center which serves students
from all of the school's academic and technical
areas.
Building trades students constructed the first super -
insulated energy house in eastern U.S., utilizing
technology developed in Canada. The house has no
furnace and its baseboard electric heat costs less
than $150 per year.
Culinary arts students now learn fast food manage-
ment by operating their own McDonald's restaurant
located in the school's cafeteria. Through a
cooperative arrangement with General Motors,
Minuteman Tech auto mechanics students and
instructors receive training in the latest
automotive technology and receive $100,000 worth of
new cars every year from G.M. so they can practice
repairing the computerized equipment on them.
Robert C. Jackson of Lexington is now Vice Chairman
of the Minuteman Tech School Committee.
MINUTEMAN REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL
Assessed Apportionments for operating and capital costs for 7/1/85 to 6/30/86 based on the
students from each member town attending Minuteman on 10/1/84 as a percentage of the total
students, per section V (c) of agreement. Apportionments for special operating costs based
(f) of agreement.
SPECIAL
TOWN PER CENT OPERATING +CAPITAL +OPERATING =
number of
number of
on section IV
APPORTIONMENT
ACTON
6.649
$ 251,279
+ 3,907
+2,011 =
$ 257,197
ARLINGTON
33.188
1,254,337
+19,499
+7,471 =
1,281,307
BELMONT
9.591
362,501
+ 5,635
+2,987 =
371,123
BOLTON
2.398
90,625
+11,938*
+ 590 =
103,153
BOXBOROUGH
1.635
61,790
+ 961
+ 396 =
63,147
CARLISLE
.981
37,074
+ 577
+ 343 =
37,994
CONCORD
4.360
164,773
+ 2,562
+2,601 =
169,936
DOVER
.327
12,358
+ 2,715*
+ 524 =
15,597
LANCASTER
6.867
259,518
+34,185*
+1,930 =
295,633
LEXINGTON
7.847
296,592
+ 4,610
+3,554 =
304,756
LINCOLN
1.308
49,432
+ 769
+1,006 =
513207
NEEDHAM
6.649
251,279
+33,101*
+1,650 =
286,030
STOW
7.084
267,757
+ 4,161
+1,456 =
273,374
SUDBURY
7.956
300,712
+ 4,673
+3,108 =
308,493
WAYLAND
2.288
86,506
+ 1,345
+ 759 =
88,610
WESTON
.872
32,955
+ 512
+ 161 =
33,628
TOTALS 100.000% $3,779.488 + 131,150 +30,547 = $3,941,185
*Includes a $400 per pupil surcharge (MINIMUM 5 PUPILS) for 10 years to compensate 12 original member towns
for debt service.
STATE AID RECEIVED AND ANTICIPATED BETWEEN JULY 1, 1984 AND JUNE 30, 1985
CATEGORY AMOUNT
Transportation, Chapter 71, 1.6c $ 640,497 NOTE: State aid and district revenue are used
Chapter 70 (includes Special Ed.) 1,500,380 to reduce assessed apportionments of
Regional Aid Chapter 71, 16d 513,937 costs to member towns.
$2,654,814
42 Education
Library Circulation Tops Half Million; Zebras Arrive
Ready, get -set, on -line! Nearing the end of a giant
project inaugurated when the 1984 Town Meeting unani-
mously appropriated $150,000 for circulation computer -
ization, Cary Memorial Library has updated its tradi-
tional user - friendliness by issuing new zebra -
striped cards to most of its 16,000 patrons. This
computer system will arm the Cary staff with finger-
tip- available data to cope with ever - mounting circul-
ation and all other forms of library activity.
As conversion of both collections and patrons prog-
ressed, a total of 502,512 items, up by 14,558 over
1984, circulated to area homes and offices. If
actual in- library use were also counted, a probable
one million items moved off the Cary and branch
library shelves in 1984.
Attendance for the year at the main library was
374,604 patron visits, up by 16,152 over 1984. This
is the library's highest attendance figure since
record keeping began in 1978.
Computerization
Completing the on -line integration of all collec-
tions, cataloging and circulation operations has
been the herculean task of 1985. In 1986 home
circulation will be fully on -line using a unified
system. (Cataloging has been on -line via an earlier
system since 1981.) The conversion project has been
another generator of higher statistics! During 1985
non - fiction retroconversion was done for 24,095
books; the previous year's figure was 21,991. During
FY 1985 nearly 12,000 new bar -coded patron cards
were issued, and the data entered. Staff is also
involved in entering all older fiction into the
unified system. All full -time and most part -time
library staff have been engaged in this huge data
entry project, in addition to their normal duties.
A number of dedicated volunteers assisted, and the
library trustees have expressed appreciation of all
their contributions, as well as for patrons' pa-
tience during changeover.
The new circulation system not only takes care of
such routines as registration, checking in and out
and overdue notices, but also provides staff inform-
ation needed to locate materials and to reserve it
efficiently when it is out. Material may be located
by subject, as well as by author and title, and
searched in an integrated program that includes what
is now listed in four separate card catalogs for
adults, children, audio - visual and branch. A recent-
ly added feature connects this large data base to
the school libraries, via cable TV's institutional
trunk.
As a management tool, the new system will enable the _
staff to keep informed on patterns of library activ-
ity- -from broad trends to details such as how fre-
quently a particular title circulated and when it
was last requested.
Collection
A new materials selection policy developed by a
committee of staff and patrons was adopted by the =
trustees and put into effect last year. Patrons'
suggestions for the collection, always welcomed by
the librarians, now play an even more important ro
in the selection process.
The policy also covers new formats such as audio and
video cassettes. The new video cassette collection
of about 200 titles has proven tremendously popular;
home circulation was nearly 6,000 in 1985. A refer-
ence collection for library use only is also main-
tained, which includes locally made video tapes. A
$3.00 fee is now charged for the home loan of enter-
Examining New Books on the Arts, L /R: Katherine
Keefe, Music and Art Librarian and Kerry Brandin,
Chairman, Lexington Council for the Arts, who
presented books to the library in January.
Education 43
Cary Memorial Library
tainment video titles during their first year in
circulation; older entertainment titles, as well as
educational, historical, cultural and children's
titles remain free. This rental system allows us to
enlarge the collection.
Exhibits and Programs
The library's Piper Gallery exhibits are now being
listed in the Lexington Arts Calendar published
several times each year by the Lexington Council for
the Arts. Vacation programs for children are listed
in the pamphlets distributed by the Recreation Depart-
ment. The local newspaper the library further publi-
cize and inform on exhibits and special programs.
Cultural enrichment for adults included a mini
Lyceum Revival series at the East Lexington Branch,
a "Great Books" discussion group, and an orientation
to the library as a part of the public schools'
adult education program. These programs will con-
tinue next year. Last year also featured a library
concert by the Da Camera Players which was co -spon-
sored by the arts council and followed by a recep-
tion and exhibit at the Arts and Crafts Society.
"Celebration of Books ", a major undertaking of late
1985 co- sponsored by the schools, brought authors
and illustrators of children's books to Lexington
for a series of exhibits, talks, story telling
sessions and meetings.
Long Range Planning
Three committees including representatives from
patrons, staff, Advisory Committee and Trustees have
been appointed to continue long range planning for
the library. The Computer Applications Committee
will study public access to data bases. A Buildings
and Grounds Committee will study maintenance and
space problems, and coordinate planning with the
town; their assignment includes improved space utili-
zation and refurbishing plans for the main library- -
last modified in 1975 - -and the East Lexington Branch,
a National Register site. A Fundraising Committee
will report on ways to increase trustee income.
Thanks
The library continues to receive generous support
from the community in addition to tax support.
Among many gifts received this year were book pur-
chase funds from the Citizens for Lexington Conserv-
ation and the Bridge School classmates of the late
Eton Crichlow. Generous funding for the large type
collection was provided by the Lions Club, and for
the "Celebration of Books" at Cary by Ginn Company
and the Massachusetts Council on the Arts. A spe-
cial fund was set up in memory of Manfred Friedman
for the purchase of materials on conservation and
ecology. Thanks are due to several persons - -Rev.
Ted R. Petterson who served as board chairman since
1980, Shirley Stolz who completed a long and
appreciated tenure on the advisory commitee, and
Roberta Bosinoff who retired as supervisor of
technical services after many years of outstanding
service. Special thanks are also due to the many
volunteers who have assisted in the library's
programs this year.
Cary Memorial Library Trustees Executive Committee. L /R: Robert HiZton, Library Director; Rev. Peter hieek,
Chairman; John McLaughlin; Paul MarshaZZ, Vice Chairman; Rev. Walter Cuenin; Shepard Clough.
44 Education
FY 84 EXPENDITURES
FY 85 EXPENDITURES
PERSONNEL EXPENSES
TOTAL
PERSONNEL
EXPENSES
TOTAL
TOWN FUNDS
$530,344 $175,710
$706,054
$550,695
$181,010
$731,705
TRUSTEE FUNDS
0 97,641
97,641
0
106,990
106,990
STATE FUNDS
2,500 12,243
14,743
16,619
6,667
23,286
TOTALS
$532,844 $285,594
$818,438
$567,314
$294,667
$861,981
PERSONNEL Full Time
25
25
Part Time
545 hrs. /week
average
545
hrs. /week
average
Cary Memorial Library Trustees Executive Committee. L /R: Robert HiZton, Library Director; Rev. Peter hieek,
Chairman; John McLaughlin; Paul MarshaZZ, Vice Chairman; Rev. Walter Cuenin; Shepard Clough.
44 Education
Cary Memorial Library
TREASURER'S REPORT ON TRUSTEE FUNDS
Balance on hand July 1, 1984 $ 2,307.78
NOW Account (Lexington Savings)
Fines, etc.
$ 53,286.26
Books Sold
1,101.39
Copy Service
2,759.53
Interest NOW Account
574.80
Investment Dividends
42,930.96
Toy Bags
353.75
Book Rentals
2,649.93
Note Paper
86.40
Audio /Visual
1,288.96
Sub Total Receipts
105,031.98
TRANSFERS IN
From MMD Trust
$ 28,000.00
Sub Total Transfers In
28,000.00
Total Receipts, Transfers & July
1 Balance
$135,339.76
EXPENSES
Library Materials
$ 56,237.99
Children's Room Program
1,226.80
Custodial Uniforms
1,179.84
Custodial Mileage
620.28
Exhibits
1,001.65
Recruitment
273.72
NELINET
25,333.09
Professional Improvement
1,952.42
Note Paper
80.75
Toy Library
88.00
Computer Room
12,000.03
Book Stacks
4,895.00
Audio /Visual
1,276.98
Miscellaneous
823.66
Sub Total Expenses
106,990.21
TRANSFERS OUT
Fidelity Cash Reserve
$ 500.00
To MMD Trust
11,000.00
Sub Total Transfers Out
11,500.00
Total Expenses and Transfers Out
$118,490.21
NOW Balance on hand June 30, 1985
$ 16,849.55
MASSACHUSETTS MUNICIPAL DEPOSITORI—TRUST
MMD Trust Balance July 1, 1984
$ 67,293.27
Interest
4,626.30
Purchases
11,000.00
$ 82,919.57
Transfered to NOW Account
28,000.00
MMD Trust Balance June 30, 1985
$ 54,919.57
Education 45
Cary Memorial Library
INVESTMENTS
DESCRIPTION
RATE OF INCOME
COST
INCOME
Lexington Savings Bank
10.57%
$ 1,100.00
$ 118.65
Leader Federal Savings & Loan
1112%
1,000.00
119.82
Shawmut Association, Inc.
615
Shares
6,068.75
951.20
Northern Pacific R.R. (1997)
Prior Lien
4%
4,000.00
160.00
Southern Pacific R.R. (1986)
2 7/8%
4,000.00
115.00
State St. Boston Fin. Corp.
244
Shares
1,444.90
251.32
First National City Corp.
936
Shares
6,464.25
1,974.96
First National Boston Corp.
921
Shares
7,587.22
2,173.56
Fidelity Cash Reserves
1,423.08
99.50
New England Merchants Co., Inc.
515
Shares
11,072.50
1,441.63
Amer. Telephone & Telegraph
250
Shares
4,437.50
300.00
General Electric
1600
Shares
39,300.00
3,360.00
Eastern Gas Fuel
542
Shares
10,298.00
704.60
Exxon Corp.
688
Shares
17,114.00
2,339.20
W.R. Grace
600
Shares
24,431.09
1,680.00
Northeast Utilities
2400
Shares
25,560.00
2,724.00
Sears Roebuck & Co.
1300
Shares
25,841.65
2,288.00
Xerox Corp.
700
Shares
27,519.86
2,100.00
NYNEX
94
Shares
5,869.13
573.40
U.S. West
98
Shares
5,818.75
537.04
Standard Oil of Indiana
196
Shares
10,857.42
617.40
U.S. Treasury Note (1987)
14%
102,909.88
14,000.00
U.S. Treasury Note (1991)
11 3/4%
35,362.98
4,301.68
Totals
$379,480.96
$42,930.96
FUNDS
PRINCIPAL
General
$ 28,065.67
Leroy and Geneva Brown
4,000.00
Beals
1,100.00
Maria Cary
400.00
Book Purchase
1,000.00
Alice Butler Cary
2,958.50
Jane Phinney
300.00
Goodwin Musical
1,100.00
Laura M. Brigham
3,100.00
George W. Sarano
300.00
War Parents Book Memorial
1,800.00
Nelson W. Jenney
2,000.00
Paulina Burbank Pierce
1,000.00
Caira Robbins
300.00
Wellington Library
1,100.00
Emma Ostrom Nichols
1,000.00
Sarah Elizabeth Raymond
2,000.00
Abbie C. Smith
1,000.00
Lewis L. Hoyt
1,000.00
Sue Medeiros
949.00
Pearl Toback Feld
666.14
Ann E. Ferry
3,070.00
The Rev. Harold T.
Handley
1,885.00
Beryl M. Safford Memorial
Fund
1,484.00
The Stanley Hill Amer.
Leg. Post
38
2,000.00
James Stuart Smith
11,072.50
Warren Sherburne
4,020.00
Edith J. Childs
300,810.15
Total $379,480.96
46 Education
Public Works/ Engineering: Focus on Infrastructure
FY84
PAYROLL 2,120,038
EXPENSES 2,142,912
CAPITAL APPROPRIATIONS 1,154,500
PERSONNEL FULL TIME 96
PART TIME 15
FY85
$2,129,071
2,474,660
1,712,000
96
15
Each successive year more money is committed to
capital project implementation. This reflects an
attempt to offset the inevitable deterioration of our
infrastructure, and is made possible by a strong
fiscal position, foresight of community leaders and
responsible town management. Projects are generally
planned well in advance of actual construction as
part of a multi —year work schedule. Thus extensive
rehabilitation work on streets, water system, sewer
system, and traffic improvements can be programmed
within a five year planning forecast as are virtually
all capital projects. This planning requires a
definition of municipal needs now and in the foresee-
able future.
In 1985 a policy was adopted to develop priorities
for street acceptance (and construction). With 4.5
miles of unpaved streets out of a total of 12.0 miles
of unaccepted streets, and an estimated construction
cost of $1 million a mile for construction, it is
important to insure that benefits are commensurate
with costs.
With the completion of the Preconstruction Water
System Analysis work, priorities have been identified
to remedy deficiencies relating to fire flows and
quality /capacity maintenance. The first year of a
twenty —year cleaning and lining program for unlined
cast iron pipe has been approved. This program calls
for $200,000 per year, with construction to begin in
early spring.
Sewer system improvements have been defined and
refined through the Federal Environmental Protection
Agency grant process for an Inflow /Infiltration and
Facilities Program. This program has taken a number
of years to evolve with design of inflow and infil-
tration construction documents currently in progress.
Construction should begin next year. Facilities Plan
Design is two years away with construction in Fiscal
1990 -91.
The DPW program most visible and precipitating the
most positive responses is street resurfacing. The
program has been accelerated to six miles in the
current year with the same annual commitment for the
foreseeable future. To supplement the bituminous
"black —top" program the department has instituted a
chip —seal process in residential neighborhoods. This
provides necessary maintenance while enhancing neigh-
borhood aesthetics with red stone surface aggregate.
Approved for reconstruction are Hancock Street from
Adams Street to Burlington Street and all of Middle
Street. Construction will commence in the Spring of
1986. Due to our efforts to accelerate the preven-
tive maintenance on marginal streets as well as new
technology allowing less costly street rehabili-
tation, our road reconstruction requirements have
been reduced.
k
x
Repaving Oak Street.
Another major multi -year effort is directed toward
recreation: Lincoln Street Field now has two new
regulation size soccer fields, with an additional two
scheduled for the near future. The full development
of the Lincoln Street area will do much to relieve
field overuse and allow for a systematic rehabilita-
tion of existing areas.
Recreation needs are also being met by providing
lights at the Center Field. The department is work-
ing with the consultant on this two -phase project,
currently being designed, and will supervise install-
ation of softball lighting scheduled as phase I and
ultimately a soccer field, phase II.
The North Lexington roadway construction project,
consisting of a major upgrading of Marrett Road (Rte
2A) from Route 128 to the National Park, widening and
intersection improvements of Hartwell Avenue, and
major reconstruction of Bedford Street from Route 128
to Winter Street is still active. A solution for
Marrett Road has been developed that is supported by
all reviewing agencies. This scaled -down plan is not
likely to encounter unusual delay in the approval
process. Proposals for Bedford Street have undergone
some major revisions in consultation with a select-
men's advisory committee plan now being reviewed
which has strong community support. Our next step is
to submit this plan to State and Federal Agencies for
their review.
Following is a more detailed summary of activities of
each department within public works:
ENGINEERING
We were pleased to report that four major construc-
tion projects, utilizing $1,300,000 of construction
funds appropriated by the 1985 Town Meeting, were
under contract before September 1, 1985. This is
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DPW /Engineering
record - breaking time. Included in the contracts
awarded were:
• FY86 Chip Sealing Program
• FY86 Street Resurfacing Program
• FY85 and FY86 Street Acceptance Program
and the Adams Street Drain
• Lincoln Street Soccer Fields
This past spring we began the chip sealing of streets
in the Oak Street area, and will complete that area
this coming spring, along with streets in the Hudson
Road area. The $840,000 resurfacing program will
pave with bituminous concrete more than seven miles
of town streets. By the end of the November 1985, 50
percent of the streets were completed. In the
spring, we will be resurfacing Lexington Center on
Massachusetts Avenue and Bedford Street from Woburn
Street to Harrington Road. We will be using modern
construction methods that include the grinding down
of existing pavements to reveal granite curbing and
the use of geotechnical fabric to eliminate reflec-
tive cracking. We also plan to use thermoplastic for
traffic lane markings to increase visibility and
durability.
Construction for acceptance of Sunnyknoll Avenue,
Emerald Street, and another section of Garfield
Street, along with the Adams Street drain were com-
pleted in the 1985 construction season.
The construction project with the greatest sense of
urgency was the building of two new soccer fields at
the former Lincoln Street Landfill. Contracts were
signed on August 12 1985, with a completion date of
October 15 1985, in order to insure germnation of the
grass seed before the cold weather. One field was
completed by October 15th. Although the other field
was completed only a week later due to the many days
of rainfall during the construction period, its use
will be delayed a season awaiting grass. This winter
the division staff will be concentrating on the
designs for the $685,000 reconstruction of Hancock
Street and Middle Street. After a number of meetings
with abutters and hearings for area residents with
the selectmen, a design cross section for the recon-
struction of Hancock Street was agreed upon.
Also, we have been preparing our first water main
cleaning and lining contract, estimated at $200,000.
This is the first year of a twenty year program to
improve pressure and water quality in the older
sections of the water system. The Manor Section off
Simonds Road has small diameter unlined water pipes
more than 55 years old. This was the first project
area selected.
Unlined, cast iron pipes are water pipes subject to
tubercular growth. This condition causes sedimenta-
tion deposits among the growths and will affect water
quality, particularly when flow rate variations
occur. Tuberculation also drastically affect the
opening size within the pipe and the roughness of the
tuberculation causes frictional resistance to water
flow. As a result, both the quantity and quality of
water available to the consumer is affected. Pipes
48 Services
will be first cleared of the tubercular growth and
then lined with Portland cement. The process is
considered permanent.
The street reconstruction project, the Center Field
Lighting and the water line rehabilitation -- projects
totalling almost $1,000,000- -will be advertised for
receipt of bid from contractors in the spring of
1986.
We have retained the assistance of a number of
engineer consultants to design these specialized
projects:
Center Field lighting, school sump pump dis-
connections, sewer pump station energy study and
sewer system inflow /infiltration removal.
OPERATIONS
The Highway Division is responsible for the patching
of streets and trenches, sidewalk repairs, brook
cleaning, guard rail installation and repair, drain
construction and repair, street cleaning, sign place-
ment and street line painting, as well as the major
task of snow plowing, sanding and snow removal.
This year 734 signs were repaired or replaced because
of vandalism throughout the town and 115 trenches in
various locations were repaired and patched. All
streets were swept in the spring and almost all catch
basins were cleaned.
Emphasis was placed on repainting street and cross-
walk lines. The crack sealing program was continued
on various streets throughout the town and overgrown
trees and shrubs were cut and trimmed along streets
and sidewalks. Hurricane Gloria demanded three weeks
of manpower to remove storm debris from the road-
ways.
Snow Removal for Fiscal 1985, involved 21 storms.
Eight of them were major with three inches or more
snow. Total snow fall for the year was 35.1 inches.
During 1984 -1985, the department used 3168 tons of
sand and 1400 tons of salt on the streets. In addi-
tion, 2000 tons of sand and 400 tons of salt remained
in storage after the winter. The cost of contractors
and materials for snow removal for the year, not
including town labor costs, was $129,695.
The Equipment Division maintains all public works,
fire and school department vehicles. This service
includes all preventive maintenance as well as ser-
vicing and major repairs on all equipment. Major
repairs included rebuilding engines on an Interna-
tional Dump Truck Model 4300, an Insley Shovel and a
Mack Tractor R600. Also, a new hoist for the mechan-
ic's area was purchased.
Water and Sewer Division. The Construction Section of
the Water and Sewer Division replaced 150 feet of fl-
inch clay sewer pipe with 8 -inch PVC pipe on Pearl
Street. In addition, this section repaired or
replaced 33 water services, 11 sewer services and
eight hydrants.
DPW /Engineering
The Water Section rebuilt 49 hydrants, painted 120,
replaced 50 gate boxes and repaired or replaced 250
water meters.
The Sewer Section cleaned and flushed 26,101 feet of
sewer main and dragged approximately 10 -12 cubic
yards of material from 450 feet of 27 -inch sewer main
off of Bow Street. In addition, this section re-
sponded to 15 pumping station alarms. The main
pumping station off Bedford Street and the Concord
Avenue Station were cleaned and painted.
The computerized water and sewer billing system was z
transferred from the Town of Arlington to our own in- EE,
house computer. Water -sewer billing for 1985 totaled Q
$1,978,588.87. i
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The entire division participated in the repair of 19 t
water main breaks. a
Curbside Rubbish Collection. On September 24 1985 the
RESCO Resource Recovery Plant in North Andover was
accepted conditionally for commercial operation. The
town has contracted for 20 years for the disposal of
refuse at this waste -to- energy facility.
GSX Corporation of New England, formerly SCA Disposal
Services, Inc., of Rowley, continues curbside collec-
tion and transportation service based on a five -year
contract effective July 1, 1983 and expiring June 30,
1988.
ADMINISTRATION /FACILITIES
The following building and maintenance projects were
completed:
• Painted the exterior of the East Lexington Fire
Station and the East Lexington Library.
• Replaced roofs and copper flashing on the two front
entrance canopies at the Munroe School Building.
• Reconstructed the concrete walk -way and bicycle
parking area at the side entrance of the Town Office
Building.
• Replaced inefficient light fixtures with metal
halide fixtures in the Mechanic's Wing, 201 Bedford
Street.
• Replaced exterior building light fixtures on the
Police Station and Public Works Building, 201 Bedford
Street, with high pressure sodium fixtures.
• Replaced heating system steam traps in Central and
East Lexington Fire Stations.
• Constructed new computer room in the Town Office
Building and installed air conditioning.
• Replaced three wooden overhead garage doors with
insulated metal doors at the Public Works Garage.
• Installed new triple track aluminum storm windows
on the former Munroe School Building.
The Park Division is responsible for the maintenance
and general care of all parks, playgrounds, histor-
ical, recreational and conservation areas, plus the
mowing of all school areas.
This work involves fertilizing and chemical treat-
ment, mowing, loaming and seeding, as well as the
lining of 24 ballfield areas and maintaining foot-
ball, soccer and field hockey fields, outdoor track,
Preparing to Treat the Old Res swimming area with
chemicals to alleviate algae buildup.
tennis courts and basketball courts. We also take
care of the Center Pools and operate their systems as
well as paint bleachers, benches, swings and picnic
tables. Our regular rounds also include mowing,
trimming and picking up trash at bicycle paths and
conservation areas. As funds are provided at town
meeting to build additional recreational facilities,
such as small tot play areas, bicycle paths and
fields, we handle the loaming, seeding, grading and
equipment installation.
Vandalism to town properties was down this year but
littering in areas throughout town was definitely on
the increase and required many extra hours of polic-
ing.
A number of 1985 recreation projects kept park forces
busy:
• Installed Bowman School small tot area, completely
loaned, seeded, and planted trees.
• Reinstalled new sections of fence at Center Play-
ground.
• Worked with the Selectmen's Clean and Green cam-
paign assisting many community organizations in
cleaning up areas throughout the town.
• Replaced 13,000 square feet of sod at the Common,
sodded areas at Town Offices and the center play
fields.
• Installed two new 30 -foot flag poles -- one.at the
pool area, and the other at Dr. Crumb Football Field.
• Purchased four sections of portable aluminum
bleachers for enclosed field area for baseball and
football.
Each year some major insect problem occurs. This
year Japanese beetle grubs attacked many of the
sodded areas. In the past we have been able to use
chloradane, which gave us at least five years of
residual control. This material is now banned in
Massachusetts, and we must use other materials that
have to be applied far more often at double the dose.
All fields have received an application of insecti-
cide and will be getting another in June. Severe
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damage has occurred to the football field, which will
require major repair in the spring.
on September 27 1985 Hurricane Gloria struck. The
storm was compared to the 1938 hurricane for tree
loss in Lexington. If many of the larger Elm trees
had not been removed in past years due to Dutch Elm
Disease loss and damage would have been even greater.
Many of the larger private trees caused heavy damage
to homes and property. Widespread planting of wil-
lows on private property contributed to the destruc-
tion. It is recommended that this tree not be
planted anywhere near a private residence. Approxi-
mately 115 town owned trees were tipped over, with
the largest percentage on conservation areas. Most
trees that had been recently pruned received only
minor damage. By conservative estimate repair of
storm- related broken limbs throughout town will
require about a year of trimming. Fortunately,
because of advance notice of the storm's severity,
we were well prepared with tools sharpened and work
crews on stand -by ready to spring into action.
The Shade Tree Division is responsible for the care
and preservation of all shade trees within public
ways as well as those in park properties. The
Lexington Lions Club and Rotary Club purchased 2500
seedlings, which were distributed during Arbor Day
Week to promote the value of trees in the landscape.
Seedling recipients were children of the fourth,
fifth, and sixth grades—to plant at their own homes -
-as well as various civic groups who planted on
conservation and town -owned lands. This was all done
with the cooperation and help of the Selectmen's
Clean and Green campaign.
In 1985 the Town of Lexington was recognized by the
National Arbor Day Foundation as a community that was
effectively managing its tree resources. A "Tree
City U.S.A." flag was presented during Arbor Day Week
as well as a plaque to the board of selectmen. All
this was done in conjunction with the University of
Massachusetts at Waltham with the assistance of
Ernest Dekosa, Urban Forester.
The Cemetery Division. Since 1983, the Cemetery
Division has seen a 30 percent increase in burials.
An extensive cemetery survey of private and municipal
cemeteries was conducted. This data was submitted to
the town manager and selectmen for their review,
Reading Governor's Proclamation of Tree City Award.
Selectman. John Eddison and Tree Warden Paul
MazeraZZ.
resulting in substantial service -fee increases.
A large cast -iron flower urn was donated to Munroe
Cemetery by Mr. and Mrs. Leslie H. York and placed on
the Grand Army Veterans Lot. Also, a re- roofing
project was completed on one of the storage build-
ings. In addition, approximately 800 feet of chain -
link fence was replaced between the cemetery and the
Muzzey School Condominiums and the Munroe School.
An extensive tree - pruning program was completed this
past spring at Westview Cemetery - -as a result, the
damage from "Hurricane Gloria" was minimal.
A contract for the resetting of several large monu-
ments at Colonial Cemetery has been awarded and it is
hoped that this project will be completed this year.
We thank all members of the department for their fine
contributions that made 1985 a success!
Energy Committee Conserves Itself
An article in the 1985 Special Town Meeting propos-
ing to dissolve the Energy Conservation Committee
that had been established by the 1979 Annual Town
Meeting was indefinitely postposed because the
committee expressed intent to work with the Perman-
ent Building Committee on energy aspects of foreseen
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school modernizations. The main activity of the
committee, beside its one meeting in 1985, has been
completion of computerized energy use controls for
Bowman, Bridge, Estabrook and Harrington schools.
This system will be monitored for possible expansion
to other schools and town buildings.
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FY 84 FY 85
PAYROLL $1,725,489 $1,740,111
EXPENSES 233,250 229,160
PERSONNEL Full Time 61 57
Part Time 4 6
Lexington police officers responded to well over
12,000 reports, complaints and calls for assistance
during 1985. Approximately 75 percent of these re-
quested police assistance in noncriminal situations.
In addition, police on foot or cruiser patrol encoun-
tered a significant number of circumstances requiring
an officers's help. Our reports show that the four
most frequent police aid scenarios involve medical
emergencies (police accompany every ambulance call),
owners' lockouts from their cars, disabled vehicles
and automobile accidents. These should be added to
the television image of police chasing criminals!
Crime in Lexington. While not occupying the largest
portion of police time, serious offenses such as
burglaries, larcenies and auto theft have been on the
upswing, continuing to present a chronic major con-
cern. As in other municipalities, alcohol /drug abuse
is a nagging ingredient and frequent catalyst in
criminal behavior.
In the 1985 department reorganization crime prevention
has been incorporated in the detective bureau's func-
tion. The head of the bureau, Lt. Steven Corr, is a
trained instructor in crime prevention. During the
coming year each bureau member will attend an inten-
sive two -week Massachusetts Criminal Justice training
course at Pine Manor College so that all five detec-
tives can be fully qualified to supplement the work of
the two crime prevention officers now on patrol.
Traffic Safety. With the volume of traffic steadily
increasing each year, Lexington must be concerned with
safety, traffic flow and parking. These growing vehic-
ular problems demand more police resources each year.
Enforcement preceded by education will continue to
highlight our efforts in this important area of public
safety. The education programs conducted by safety
officer Tom Raboia in spring and fall have won high
praise from both parents and school personnel.
Enforcement efforts by the department are also ex-
pected to pay dividends in traffic safety. The still
innovative program of videotaping persons arrested for
operating under the influence of alcohol in Lexington
was begun in October of 1984 and has resulted in an
approximate 99 percent conviction rate for that of-
fense.
Personnel. 1985 has been another year of change in
the organization and makeup of the police command
staff. The promotions of Capt. Philip Taylor, Lt.
Steven Corr and Sgt. Robert Raposa followed several
retirements. Most recently, 32 -year veteran Lt.
George W. "Mike" Forten retired and Lt. Steven Corr
assumed command of the detective bureau.
Police Equipment. During the past year the department
began to computerize some of the central files.
Results have been..gratifying in the area of fast
information retrieval. In addition, data processing
54 Services
Paul E. Furdon
Chief
Who Serve
Services 55
Police
has eliminated a number of time - consuming manual
record keeping procedures. Also in operation at the
department is a telecommunications device which allows
deaf persons keyboard contact via telephone with
police for emergency and other purposes.
Goals for the Future. Our goals are consistent with
those of other Lexington town government agencies; to
provide maximum protection and service with available
resources, for all persons within our jurisdiction.
SERIOUS OFFENSES
ACCIDENTS
KNOWN TO POLICE
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8000
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1500
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Buckle Up campaign with Safety Officer Tom Raboin on
Discovery Day.
ARRESTS
INCLUDING SUMMONSES
VALUE OF PROPERTY
FINES
1984 $108,723
1985 $ 98,219
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5000
4000
3000
2000
1000
1980
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'83
'84
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Buckle Up campaign with Safety Officer Tom Raboin on
Discovery Day.
ARRESTS
INCLUDING SUMMONSES
9000
FINES
1984 $108,723
1985 $ 98,219
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7000
6000
5000
4000
3000
2000
1000
1980
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'83
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PROPERTY STOLEN IN LEXINGTON AND RECOVERED
TYPE OF PROPERTY STOLEN RECOVERED
Currency, Notes, Etc . . . . . . . . . .
. . . $ 48,045 . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . $ 2,945
Jewelry and Precious Metals . . . . .
. . . 420,107 . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 27,500
Clothing . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 7,486 . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 4,500
Locally Stolen Motor Vehicles . . . . .
. . . 278,900 . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 220,400
Office Equipment . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 49,925 . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 6,020
Television, Radio, Stereos, etc. . . .
. . . 86,662 . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 3,160
Household Goods . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 43,555 . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 10,885
Consumable Goods . . . . . . . . . .
455 . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 150
Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . .
83,891 . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 9,455
Firearms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 160 . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 0
TOTAL $ 1,019,186 $ 285,015
CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY STOLEN IN LEXINGTON
Value of Prop
Classification No. of Offenses Stolen
ROBBERY
Residence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
TOTAL ROBBERY 2
BURGLARY - BREAKING OR ENTERING
Residence - dwelling
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 7,000
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0
$ 7,000
Night . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 55 . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . $ 81,847
Day . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 80 . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . 159,400
Unknown . . . . . . . . . . .
. 66 . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . 150,366
Nonresidence - store, office, etc.
Night . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 33 . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . 48,298
Day . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 4 . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . 17,379
Unknown . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 2 . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . 750
TOTAL BURGLARY
240
$ 458,040
LARCENY - THEFT - except vehicles
Over $200 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 188 . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . $ 258,116
$50 to $200 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 122 . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . 16,339
Under $50 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 55 . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . 791
365
$ 275,246
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT . . . . . . . . . . .
. 42 . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . $ 278,900
TOTAL OF PROPERTY STOLEN IN LEXINGTON . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . $1,019,186
MOTOR VEHICLES RECOVERED
Motor Vehicles stolen locally and
recovered locally . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Motor Vehicles stolen locally and
recovered in other jurisdictions . . . . . 23
Motor Vehicles stolen out of town
and recovered locally . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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CRIMINAL OFFENSES
Arrests
Statistics
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Animals Cared For (Sick, Injured or Dead) . . . . . . . 72
Buildings Found Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Fire Alarms Responded To . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Injured or Sick Persons Assisted . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Messages Delivered , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Missing Persons Investigated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Public Utilities Notified of Defects . . . . . . . . . . 131
Reports and Complaints Investigated . . . . . . . . . . .8306
Sudden Deaths Investigated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Vacant Houses Reported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540
Citizen Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1400
Total Mileage recorded annually on Police Vehicles: 426,838
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4
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3
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Assault and Battery
21
21
8
19
2
Breaking & Entering
11
11
2
5
6
300
Breaking,Entering,Larceny
10
1
11
4
4
7
150
Disorderly
16
1
17
7
15
2
275
Protective Custody
40
5
45
1
19
26
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1
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2
2
1
1
Larceny
15
5
20
3
7
13
300
Larceny by Check
8
8
16
4
12
35
Liquor Laws
22
2
24
3
11
13
925
Mal. Damage to Property
31
2
33
16
27
6
315
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3
3
6
4
6
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3
3
1
2
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6
1
7
2
5
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27
15
42
42
60
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19
3
22
7
14
8
310
Receiving Stolen Property
13
13
4
1
12
275
Narcotic Drug Law
17
3
20
3
11
9
1400
Indecent Exposure
3
3
1
2
25
Miscellaneous Criminal
6
1
7
5
2
45
TOTAL
278
50
328
65
191
137
$4,415
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Animals Cared For (Sick, Injured or Dead) . . . . . . . 72
Buildings Found Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Fire Alarms Responded To . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Injured or Sick Persons Assisted . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Messages Delivered , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Missing Persons Investigated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Public Utilities Notified of Defects . . . . . . . . . . 131
Reports and Complaints Investigated . . . . . . . . . . .8306
Sudden Deaths Investigated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Vacant Houses Reported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540
Citizen Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1400
Total Mileage recorded annually on Police Vehicles: 426,838
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TRAFFIC OFFENSES
. . . . . . . 117
Arrests
. . . . . . . 151
Statistics
. . . . . . . 180
April . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 100
May . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 100
June . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 111
July . . . . . . . . . . .
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August . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 109
September . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 81
October . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 119
November . . . . . . . . .
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. . . . . . . 101
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Operating w /View Obstructed
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125
Oper. after Rev, of License
29
5
34
5
29
650
Operating Uninsured Vehicle
36
5
41
3
11
30
2040
Operating Unregistered Vehicle
87
25
112
1
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89
7290
Operating w/o License
62
14
76
12
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Operating w/o Valid Sticker
186
40
226
72
154
10,285
Operating Under Influence
123
16
139
36
103
4380
Hit. and Run Personal /Property
15
2
17
1
8
9
365
Refusing to Stop
5
1
6
2
4
300
Speeding
544
300
844
3
293
551
39,765
Law of the Road Violation
213
85
298
83
215
4065
False Name to Police Officer
1
1
1
100
Town Ordinance Violation
169
95
264
56
208
4125
Traffic Signal Violation
382
230
612
87
525
4487
Leaving MV Unattended
2
2
2
45
Stop Sign Violation
56
17
73
1
27
46
1380
School Bus Law Violation
4
2
6
1
5
450
Allow Improper Person to Operate
2
2
4
4
50
Using MV without Authority
11
11
7
8
3
50
Attaching Wrong Plates
4
1
5
5
100
Improper Equipment Violation
28
1
29
15
14
830
Oper, w/o Registration to Poss
30
8
38
11
27
825
Oper. w/o License in Possession
45
3
48
13
35
1100
Ped, in Cross -walk Violation
66
52
118
31
87
2995
Miscellaneous Traffic Violation
215
65
280
1
106
174
5590
TOTALS
2,370
972
3,342
29
930
2,412
$93,804
MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT ANALYSIS
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VEHICLE
ACCIDENTS
Daytime Accidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1119
Nightime Accidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Fatal - Pedestrians . . . . . . o . . I
Fatal - Occupants . . . . . . . . . 2
Personal Injury Accidents . . . . . 282
Persons Injured . . . . . . . . . 361
Motor Vehicle vs Pedestrian . . . . 28
Motor Vehicle vs Fixed Object . . . 168
Motor Vehicle vs Motor Vehicle. . . 1200
Motor Vehicle vs Pedestrian Injured 27
Motor Vehicle vs Pedestrian Killed. 1
Motor Vehicle vs Motor Vehicle Inj. 263
Motor Vehicle vs Fixed Object Inj. 71
Motor Vehicle vs Fixed Object Killed 1
TOTAL ACCIDENTS DURING 1985 . . . . . . . . . . 1396
January . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 117
February . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 151
March . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 180
April . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 100
May . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 100
June . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 111
July . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 113
August . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 109
September . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 81
October . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 119
November . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 114
December . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 101
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT SUMMARY
Misc. Motor Vehicle Violations . 3404
Parking Violations . . . . . . . 4915
Parking Meter Violations . . . . 5317
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Fire Department Equips and Organizes
For Better Public Service
The Lexington Fire Department provides the community
with emergency fire, ambulance and rescue services.
It also educates citizens, especially children, about
fire safety. The department inspects buildings and
enforces fire regulations along with conducting first
aid and fire safety training. Housed in two sta-
tions, the department maintains five engines, one
aerial ladder and one ambulance.
This year the department responded to a total of
2,396 calls for emergency assistance. Of these 973
were for emergency ambulance service. There was an
average of .75 serious fires per month. Our five —
year trend shows a leveling off of total calls and a
small increase in ambulance service. With the stable
population and the percentage of elderly increasing,
we expect ambulance service to rise modestly for the
next several years.
Equipment. The department received delivery of a
new ambulance in December. It replaced a vehicle
that was purchased in 1980 and experienced many
mechanical problems in its last year of service. To
avoid this in the future the capital budget replace-
ment schedule for this important vehicle will be
shortened to a four —year cycle. The new ambulance is
larger than the existing one and provides space to
transport up to three patients as well as additional
storage capacity for equipment and supplies.
Our future plans call for replacing a fire engine
during the FY88 budget year. This year we have
installed 4 —inch diameter supply hose on Engine 2.
This means that both of our "first out" structural
fire fighting engines now have this capability. It
allows us to flow larger quantities of water with
less friction loss.
Training. This year the department has started using
a live fire training facility located at Hanscom Air
Reviewing Reports are Assistant Chief John McDonough
and Chief John Bergeron.
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Training With a Dummy at the Hanscom Field.
Force Base. Made from an old jet engine test cell,
we can generate large quantities of heat, smoke and
fire there. All of our newly hired employees and
most of our experienced firefighters have practiced
at this site.
The department is still experiencing delays in
getting slots for new firefighters to attend the
seven —week basic recruit class conducted by the
Massachusetts Firefighting Academy. The academy
expects to have a new $5 million facility in opera-
tion by the fall of 1987 so that all necessary train-
ing of new firefighters is conducted in a timely
manner.
Major Calls. On March first approximately 100 acres
of brush burned on Whipple Hill. A total of 20
engine companies from Arlington, Bedford, Belmont,
Burlington, Cambridge, Hanscom Air Base, Lincoln,
Waltham, Weston, Wilmington and Winchester, as well
as Lexington helped to control this fast spreading
fire fanned by high winds. The fire also marked the
first time the department used a helicopter to assist
in directing operations. A Massachusetts State
Fire
TOTAL CALLS
1980 -1905
AMBULANCE CALLS
1980 -1985
3000
PAYROLL
$1,566,581
$1,632,246
EXPENSES
122,635
132,469
CAPITAL EXPENSES
1100
50,000
PER CAPITA COST
$64.49
$58.00
PERSONNEL Full Time
62
62
Part Time
1
1
2800
1000
2600
900
2400
800
22001
100
2000
600
'80 '81 '82 '83 '84 '85
'80 '81 '82 '83 '84 '85
Police "chopper" hovered overhead carrying one of our
officers equipped with radio communication to ground
units.
On September 20th Hurricane Gloria hit the town,
causing major power outages due to downed trees.
During the emergency the department established and
answered the town's hurricane information hot line.
This service was well received by the several hundred
citizens who used it. The fire chief, as Civil
Defense Director, served as an emergency coordinator.
All major town department heads met frequently
before, during and after the storm. The town's
Emergency Operation Center located in the police
station was activated and served to coordinate and
focus the town's resources in the best possible
manner.
The storm resulted in electrical short circuits and
power surges which in turn caused the department's
main fire alarm panel to fail. Temporary repairs
were made and a new panel that should serve us for
another 20 -plus years was purchased. As the year
ends wires in the municipal alarm system are still
being replaced. In addition, a grant application has
been submitted for some federal disaster reimburse-
ment.
The fire alarm system was up -dated this year with the
installation of a new alarm register. This device
gives a CRT picture read -out of the alarm location.
The register was part of our planned capital improve-
ment program. Also in progress is the up grading of
the department's radio equipment.
Other Public Service. The department continues to
serve as the town's lead agency in Right -to -Know Law
compliance. One officer has been trained to serve as
an instructor for town employees. This person will
teach what is required to comply with the training
requirments of the law including employees rights,
identification and safe handling of work place
substances. The town is also trying to secure
Material Safety Data Sheets from all private employ-
ers located in the community. These documents would
assist the department in handling problems in indus-
trial and commercial buildings in cases of emer-
gencies. Initial efforts to secure these documents
by use of a published legal notice resulted in almost
negligible reporting. Due to this the town will be
contacting companies individually for compliance.
Every household should install smoke detectors and
test each device regularly following the manufac-
turer's recommendations. In addition, each household
member should plan two ways to escape if a fire
occurs. Citizens are encouraged to contact the
department if they would like further information on
home fire safety.
The People Who Served. Many citizens express inter-
est in the department and its organization. This
year we would like to highlight the position of Shift
Commander. This officer holds the rank of captain
and is responsible for the day to day operations of
the department. The four shift commanders are re-
sponsible for the initial management of all fire
fighting operations. Equipped with a station wagon,
they carry many specialized types of equipment in
order to perform their job. They also conduct numer-
ous fire prevention inspections, especially those
involving smoke detectors and oil burners. Each
captain supervises a shift consisting of two
lieutenants, 11 firefighters and one dispatcher.
During the year two long time employees of the de-
partment retired. Firefighter Robert DeVenezio saw
25 years of service before a job connected disability
caused his retirement. Firefighter John Walsh served
28 years especially marked by his instituting and
leading the department's honor guard.
See next page for fire statistics.
Shift Commanders. L /R: Captains John Fradette,
Richard Sullivan, John Quinlan, Robert Walton.
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FY84
FY 85
PAYROLL
$1,566,581
$1,632,246
EXPENSES
122,635
132,469
CAPITAL EXPENSES
213,257
50,000
PER CAPITA COST
$64.49
$58.00
PERSONNEL Full Time
62
62
Part Time
1
1
See next page for fire statistics.
Shift Commanders. L /R: Captains John Fradette,
Richard Sullivan, John Quinlan, Robert Walton.
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Fire
Synopsis
The year 1985 saw Fire Department personnel respond-
ing to a total of 2,396 incidents. Calls for emer-
gency medical services numbered 973 with the ambu-
lance transporting 748 persons to local hospitals.
Loss to property as of 31 December, 1985 is as
follows:
Value of property involved in fire $1,475,000
Estimated loss on buildings and
motor vehicles 127,531
Estimated loss paid on contents 74,807
TYPES OF ALARMS Total Calls 2,396
Alarms Received Via: Alarms Received Via:
Boxes 548 Central Station 56
Mutual Aid 96 Master Box 223
Stills 779 Passerby /Verbal 34
Ambulance 973 Radio 47
Street Box 47
Telephone 1,980
Digital Receiver 9
BOX ALARM RESPONSES
Fixed Property Use:
4
Honest Intent
2
Apartment
28
Misc. Buildings
2
Church
16
Miscellaneous
4
Condominium
24
Nursing Care Facility
25
Dwellings
126
Office Building
61
Filling Stations
0
Outside Fires
24
Garage
0
Recreation Facility
3
Hazardous Materials
2
Research Facility
22
Hospital
26
Restaurant
3
Hotel /Motel
33
Rooming House
9
Libraries /Museum
8
School
47
Manufacturing
9
Utility Property
0
Mercantile
23
Electrical
36
Mobile Property Use:
4
Honest Intent
2
Aircraft
0
Trailers
1
Automobile
6
Trucks
5
Motor Vehicle
4
Vans
2
Accidents
7
Misc.
0
Causes of Alarms:
0
Needless
0
Accidental
47
Miscellaneous
13
Act of Nature
5
Smoke Condition:
23
Faulty Alarm System:
65
Oil Burner
14
Smoke Detector
160
Electrical
36
Workmen
6
Other Odors
8
Other
32
Smoke
44
Fire
76
Electrical
36
Food on Stove
35
Other Odors
8
Honest Intent
6
Smoke
44
Malicious False Alarm:
Sprinkler Systems:
Street Box
41
Water Surge
8
Master Box
15
Workmen
19
Telephone
4
Other Causes
5
Broken Pipe
23
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Still Alarms (Single fire company responses):
Animal Rescue
4
Honest Intent
2
Assistance
23
Investigate Systems
87
Automobile
46
Investigations
145
Bomb Threat
4
Lockouts /Lockins
66
Bus Fire
0
Motor Veh. Accidents
193
Burning Complaints
0
Needless
0
Dump
0
Outside Brush
169
Dumpster
12
Property Protection
23
Edison Emergency
65
Still Box
3
False Still
0
Truck Fire
4
Hazardous Materials
11
Wash Down
27
FIRE MUTUAL AID
From Lexington:
96
Arlington
20
Bedford
25
Belmont
3
Burlington
13
Cambridge
1
Hanscom Air Base
0
Lincoln
2
Waltham 19
Winchester 7
Woburn 6
Into Lexington:
102
Arlington
28
Bedford
13
Belmont
3
Burlington
3
Cambridge
1
Hanscom Air Base
6
Lincoln
2
Newton
0
Somerville
0
Waltham
32
Weston
1
Wilmington
1
Winchester
6
Woburn
6
During the year Lexington fire companies worked at
fires in other municipalities 18 times. Companies
covered other stations 16 times. Apparatus responded
to 63 line boxes.
Mutual Aid fire companies responded to 13 Lexington
fires. Covered Lexington stations 36 times. Mutual
Aid companies answered 33 line boxes in Lexington.
AMBULANCE MUTUAL AID
From Lexington
13
Into Lexington
93
Arlington Fire
0
Arlington
1
Armstrong
0
Armstrong Ambulance
34
Bedford Fire
7
Bedford Fire
50
Belmont Fire
0
Belmont Fire
0
Burlington Fire
6
Burlington Fire
6
Lincoln Fire
1
Lincoln Fire
1
Emerson Hospital Paramedics responded to 308
Lexington incidents during the year.
PERMITS ISSUED
Home Smoke Detector 623 Propane Storage 21
Oil Burners 133 Model Rockets 24
Blasting 44 Miscellaneous 24
Board of Health: Busiest Yet
Board of Health. L/R seated: Donald GoZdmann;
James Lambie, Chairman; Howard Asarkof. Standing:
George Smith, Health Director; Mary Smith, Secretary.
FY 84 FY 85
PAYROLL $71,871 $67,802
EXPENSES 8,000 18,006
PERSONNEL Full Time 3 3
Part Time 1 1
Throughout 1985, the Board of Health agenda - -aimed
at health promotion, health protection and disease
prevention -- stretched into concerns such as rDNA
technology; breast cancer; drug, alcohol and sub-
stance abuse; and AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency
Syndrome).
In July the board re- organized with James Lambie
continuing as Chairman; Donald A. Goldmann, M.D.,
accepted a three year appointment on the Board; and
Howard Asarkof, D.D.S., was appointed Food Service
Hearing Officer. In September, Sanitarian Deborah
J. Halko left for the Brookline Board of Health,
following two years of outstanding service in Lex-
ington. In November, Jacqueline Selway was appoin-
ted Sanitarian, and we look forward to working with
her. Board secretary, Mary E. Smith, was awarded a
certificate of appreciation from the State Depart-
ment of Public Health for coordinating the 1984/85
flu reporting program.
Highlights of 1985:
Hurricane Gloria. Power outages affected private
homes, restaurants, cafeterias and retail food
stores. The health director worked throughout the
weekend after the storm assisting and advising on
wholesomness of food products and discarding foods
subjected to spoilage.
Recombinant DNA Technology. rDNA Advisory Com-
mittee completed its work. Recommendations were
made to the board and regulations were promul-
gated. A recently appointed Lexington BioHazards
Committee is taking on the challenge of rDNA tech-
nology impacts in Lexington.
Board of Health Publications. Department news-
letters continued in 1985. A monograph on the
town's innovative household hazardous waste collec-
tion program was published as were brochures on the
German cockroach and Norway rat. The brochures on
mosquitoes /EEE were updated and reissued.
Mosquito Control. The mosquito control program of
the last few years continued with 1985 improvements.
Hanscom Air Force Base joined the East Middlesex
Mosquito Control Project, strengthening "barrier
protection" along joint boundaries. The health
director assisted "Parents Concerned About EE"
during their EEE /Mosquito information booth at "Dis-
covery Day" in May. In September Lexington's mos-
quito control education program was featured in The
Journal of Environmental Health.
Vending Machine Inspections /Regulations. Continuing
inspection /evaluation of food and beverage vending
machines throughout the town led to the ordering of
a vending machine facility closed for non - compliance
with health regulations. Vending machines involved
were removed from town. Health director George
Smith continued to serve on the State Department of
Public Health Advisory Committee for Food and Bever-
age Vending Regulations. New State vending regula-
tions are expected in early 1986.
Health Fair. Health education and promotion con-
tinued with joint sponsorship of a health fair by
Symmes- Choate Health Services, the Lexington Lion's
and Rotary Clubs. Some 200 attended.
Central Massachusetts Regional Milk Bank has contin-
ued their agreement with the board so that our of-
fice is available to receive breast milk donations
during regular town office hours. Donors should
first make arrangements with Meriam Erickson at
Worcester Hahnemann Hospital (1- 792 -8295)
Cross Connections. While inspecting the dishwashing
areas of food establishments, Sanitarian Halko paid
especial attention to detergent dispensing attach-
ments on faucets. Several of these, she discovered,
were cross - connected so that the building or town
water supply could be contaminated if water pressure
dropped, vacuum - sucking detergents up water pipes.
She had these potential hazards eliminated.
Preventing Detergent Contamination of Water System.
Former Sanitarian Deborah HaZko at work.
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Board of Health
Commodity Recalls. The department staff was in-
volved in a number of commodity recalls during the
past year. Recalls involved foods, drugs and cosme-
tics as well as Cabbage Patch doll "look - alikes"
found to have been contaminated with a petroleum -
like substance.
Environmental Incidents. Three significant oil spill
emergencies occurred in 1985. The health director
and conservation administrator coordinated investi-
gation; then in addition, the State Department of
Environmental Quality Engineering Hazard Response
team undertook containment and cleanup. As author-
ized by state law, the director investigated several
seepage problems caused by leaking oil tanks and
inspected the ground upon which new office buildings
were to be located.
Asbestos Hazards. Another area of concern is asbes-
tos in the home environment. Numerous complaints
and anxiety calls were received during the year.
Inspections were made and samples collected for
analysis. The health director also approved plans
for asbestos hazard abatement.
Preventive Health Programs, 1985
Communicable Diseases. The investigation of reports
of communicable diseases is an important traditional
public health concern. Nurses provided by a contract
with the Visting Nurse and Community Health Services
of Arlington perform this service. In 1985 the
Massachusetts Department of Public Health issued a
new list of reportable communicable diseases, up-
dating a list in effect since 1962.
To aid in disease prevention the board distributes
biological products (vaccines) and diagnostic test
kits to residents through local physicians.
The Board also sponsors or co- sponsors a wide vari-
ety of screening clinics throughout the year. Over
10,000 doses of flu vaccine were administered in the
Ouch! A flu shot.
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Asbestos Removal.
annual Flu immunization /prevention program. Of
special concern in 1985 were measles, salmonella,
and giardiasis, in addition to AIDS.
Subdivision Control. With the resurgence in the
economy an unusually large number of subdivisions
had to be reviewed and approved by the Board of
Health for sanitary and safety concerns, as re-
quired in the State Subdivision Control Act. Some
of the larger developments included "Pheasant Brook
Estates ", "The Hamptons ", "Grey Stone" and "Ridge
Estates III ".
Food Service Inspections. Partly due to new state
regulations, 1985 was an intense year for food in-
spections. In effect since October 1, the new State
Department of Public Health regulations combine all
aspects of food and food service codes into a single
document, representing the first comprehensive code
revision in over 20 years.
The food inspection /investigation year included time
consuming commodity recalls, a number of administra-
tive hearings, order letters and exclusion of three
food handlers due to communicable diseases. Food -
borne disease outbreaks, two of them originating at
backyard cookouts, had to be investigated. Orders
to close an illegal caterer and canteen truck
commissary were issued. Complaints about improper
or unlabled food products had to be checked and
corrective action taken. Asbestos hazards evalua-
tion in the food service environments has recently
been added to our responsibilities in both restaur-
ants and cafeterias throughout the town. Problems
identified have been corrected. Ten new food opera-
tions were established in 1985.
Swimming and Bathing Places. A health concern is
sanitation and safety practices at public /semi-
public swimming areas. Health inspections assure
compliance prior to pool use and throughout the
swimming season. Staff members inspected pools and
verified credentials for lifeguards. Water samples
were collected and bacteriological and chemical
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Board of Health
tests were made for each pool. Six pools were tem-
porarily closed for not meeting water quality stan-
dards or for equipment malfunction.
The "Old Res ", an important part of the town's
recreation program, is closely scrutinized for water
quality problems. Although no physical or bacterio-
logical problems were encountered, water treatment
for acquatic nuisance vegetation was required.
Algae and /or weed growth can be serious impairments
to safety and must be addressed accordingly.
Housing Inspection. A number of complaints were
received throughout the year, primarily for asbes-
tos, lead paint, urea formaldehyde foam insulation
and malfunctioning or overflowing cesspools.
Several order letters were issued against owners
of property where code violations were identified
in 1985.
Seat Belt Safety - Make It Click Campaign. The
Health Director and Police Department Safety Offi-
cer, Thomas Raboin, were appointed coordinators of a
state Department of Public Health program to promote
highway safety through the use of seat belts.
During the summer vacation period the board distrib-
uted educational materials about seat belts, air
bags and child restraint devices. The board also
provided the police with a number of signs to be
posted about town promoting the use of children's
seat belts. A Seat Belt Safety demonstration was
sponsored by the police at "Discovery Day" in May.
Rabies Control and Rabies. Our annual rabies vaccin-
ation clinic for dogs was held in June. The primary
goal of the rabies vaccination program is to control
and prevent the occurence of rabies in dogs, and to
minimize or prevent the possibility of human expo-
sure to this potentially fatal disease. Through the
use of our clinic residents can obtain the required
vaccination for their dogs to comply with the State
dog licensing law.
During 1985 three bats tested positive for rabies.
The state Department of Public Health helped to
survey the immediate area where the bats were cap-
tured. An article in the "Minute Man" focused on
the problem and provided timely informative advice
on the disease. Letters were also sent to residents
in the immediate neighborhood indicating concerns as
well as preventive measures to be taken. The contin-
ued presence of rabies in our bat population empha-
sizes the importance of rabies vaccination. Dog and
cat owners alike should avail themselves of this
preventive health measure.
Citizen Complaints. The health department continues
to receive a high volume of complaints on all manner
of issues. Legitimate ones are acted on promptly.
A proper complaint should include the caller's iden-
tity and as much specific information as possible.
Follow -up action usually involves an on -site inspec-
tion /investigation and could go on to administrative
hearings, order letter, or court complaints. Not
every situation can be "cured" by the town health
staff.
Special thanks go to Captain Gary D. Gackster,
U.S.A.F. Clinic Hanscom Air Force Base, for help in
reciprocal training; Sandra J. Gabriel, Brookline
Board of Health and Robert 0. Mailloux, Waltham
Health Director.
Household Hazardous Waste: Prevention = Protection
Indiscriminate use and disposal of large and small
quantities of chemicals has been described as one of
the most important health and environmental dangers
of our times. Chemicals misuse can cause a real or
perceived threat in the home, workplace and environ-
ment.
Responding to this concern the town, through the
Board of Health and League of Women Voters, estab-
lished an annual collection of household hazardous
wastes in 1982.
The program has continued through four such collec-
tions. Each collection showed continued improvement
and resident interest as follows: 14 barrels col-
lected in 1982; 24 barrels in 1983; 33 barrels in
1984 and 35 barrels in 1985. Our collection process
serves as a model as attested by the practice of
some 100 Massachusetts communities and many outside
of Massachusetts.
Our 1985 collection was the subject of a video tape
project by the Massachusetts League of Women Voters
and Dow Chemical Company of Midland, Michigan. The
collection was cited in articles appearing in Re-
source Recycling Magazine, Garden Magazine, a report
r
by Golden Empire Health Systems of Sacramonto. Cali-
fornia entitled Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste
Safely, and as part of a book being prepared by the
American Industrial Hygiene Association entitled
Industrial Hveiene and Hazardous Waste Sites.
Collecting Hazardous Materials and getting them into
barreZs for safe disposal takes many cooperators.
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Board of Health/ Household Hazardous Waste
Hazardous Substances arrive in varied containers!
In addition, Health Director George A. Smith was
invited to act as consultant for the Institute of
Local Self Reliance of Washington, D.C. to help
develop collections of this type in the State of
Virginia.
The director was appointed by the Massachusetts
Department of Environmental Management to serve on
DEM's Advisory Committee on Massachusetts first
statewide household hazardous waste collection
program entitled "Operation Clean Sweep '86 ".
Our program continues to evoke interest of health
r and safety professionals as well as environmental -
ists. It is a viable tool for promoting, educating
and informing the public about chemicals, their use,
their limitations and their disposal.
Mosquito Control '85: An Integrated "Fight the Bite"
The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project conducts
a program in Lexington which consists of mosquito
and wetland surveillance; control of mosquito larvae,
which are the immature aquatic stage of a mosquito,
through the use of biological pesticides and water
management; and a public education effort with the
Board of Health. An abnormally dry winter reduced
the spring and early summer mosquito populations.
One species, M. perturbans, which is unique in that
it breeds attached to the roots of certain aquatic
plants including cattails, at its normal end -of -June
hatching time produced scattered pockets of nuisance
populations. Heavy rains in early August caused a
moderate nuisance level by the middle of that month.
However, overall mosquito populations remained well
below average during 1985.
Since the Eastern Equine Encephalites (EEE) virus
did not pose a threat to Lexington residents,
contingency plans for adult mosquito control were
not implemented.
The project has been undertaking an extensive survey
of mosquito breeding areas and wetland drainage
Tellinq About Mosquitoes and EEE on Discovery Day.
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problems so that control efforts can be best target -
ted and prioritized. This wetland survey is comple-
mented by larval population data compiled during
larval control operations. The Project maintains an
extensive adult mosquito surveillance program which
includes monitoring three light trap sites in Lexing-
ton. This surveillance provides data on the size
and species composition of the local mosquito popula-
tion and can determine need and results of control.
This information also goes to the state Department
of Public Health as part of an effort to monitor the
mosquito species associated with EEE.
Water management is directed at reducing the source
of mosquitoes by eliminating unnecessary stagnant
water. This is accomplished by maintaining existing
ditches to eliminate blockages causing poor drainage.
In the past year, project crews cleaned two ditches
off Woburn Street in the Pheasant Brook Estates.
The first ditch required that 1,116 feet be cleaned,
the second 255. Two ditches near Stratham Road
totalling 387 feet in length were improved and a
small grid of ditches at the end of Valleyfield Road
had 368 feet cleaned. Project crews also
reinspected ditches where drainage has been improved
in recent years and did spot cleaning when
necessary.
The larval control program involves spraying mosqui-
to larvae when they are found breeding in wetlands
near residential and recreational areas. The Pro-
ject uses two biological pesticides for this: "BTI ",
bacterial spore found naturally in some soils and
"Arosurf ", a vegtable oil. Project crews sprayed
over 25 acres of wetland in the spring. During the
summer months 29 acres of wetland were sprayed when
larvae were encountered.
The Lexington Health Department distributed educa-
tional pamphlets on "Personal Protection from Mosqui-
toes", "How to Prevent Mosquotoes from Breeding
Around the Yard and Home ", and "information on EEE ".
The pamphlets were cited in the Journal of Environ-
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Board of Health /Mosquito Control
mental Health in their September issue. The Project
continued its efforts to keep residents informed on
mosquitoes. This included reports to the town,
contact with the board and responding to citizen
inquiries and complaints.
Health Director, George A. Smith, completed his term
as the Project Chairman in June. He presently
serves the EMMCP as the chairman of the safety sub-
committee.
The Lexington Biohazards Committee on Recombinant DNA (rDNA)
Biotechnology -- employing the cutting and splicing of
the basic substance of all life forms, deoxyribo-
necleicacid (DNA) - -first introduced itself to the
Lexington Biohazards Committee on Recombinant DNA.
L/R seated: Deborah HaZko, Sanitarian; Charlotte
Perry Dougherty, Co- chairperson; IcZal Hartman,
Chairperson. Standing: Dan Fenn; Howard Asarkof;
George Smith, HeaZth Director; Harry Orf.
The most apparent goal of public health is the
promotion and preservation of health. An im-
portant fundamental in this process is the control
of infectious or communicable diseases. The
primary steps in the control process include rapid
identification of disease followed by prompt noti-
fication of the Board of Health by the medical
profession.
To ensure this process diseases declared as danger -
our by the State Health Department are required to
be reported. This procedure is essential in order
that appropriate control measures be undertaken
should circumstances warrant. In 1985 new regula-
tions pertaining to communicable disease reporting
were promulgated.
These statistics represent only those diseases
officially reported to the Board of Health during
the past three year reporting period.
Board of Health in 1982 when a biological research
firm sought to locate in Lexington. The Lexington
Biohazards Committee is the second and more perman-
ent committee formed to aid the Board of Health in
regulating and overseeing the use of recombinant DNA
techniques within Lexington.
The first committee, the rDNA Advisory Committee,
had completed its charge in October 1984, finding
that rDNA could be suitable to be employed in Lexing-
ton with adoption of proposed regulations. Following
review and formal acceptance of the report, the
board of health issued regulations on rDNA in August
of 1985.
The Lexington Biohazards Committee (LBC), according
to these regulations, oversees all use of rDNA in
town and advises the board of health on relevant
information and on advisories from the National
Institutes of Health. The new committee was appoin-
ted in November by the town manager with board of
health approval. After initial organization the
group has been meeting with representatives from two
firms who have applied for permits to conduct rDNA
research in town. Following thorough study of their
applications the committee will forward recommenda-
tions to the board of health, the town agency to
issue permits for work with rDNA.
Communicable Diseases Reported 1983 1984 1985
Animal Bites ..................
52
48
60
Chickenpox ....................
12
75
5
Gnorrhea ......................
8
5
1
Hepatitis .....................
3
1
3
Measles .......................
1
0
0
Meningitis ....................
0
0
4
Salmonella ....................
11
10
19
Scarlet Fever .................
0
1
0
Shigella Flexneri .............
1
0
2
Strep Throat ..................
22
9
22
Syphillis .....................
1
0
2
Tuberculosis ..................
1
2
2
Immunization Clinics
1202
1196
811
Flu clinic -town employees....
78
79
88
Flu clinic - chronically ill...
19
23
21
Flu clinic -65+ years.........
663
805
503
Rabies clinic for dogs.......
442
289
199
Services 67
Board of Health
Environmental Statistics 1983 1984 1985
Diagnostic Clinics 300 252 200
Glaucoma eye screening *...... 300 252 200
In 1985 the Board of Health co- sponsored a Health
Fair with Choate -Symmes Hospital, the Lexington
Rotary and Lion's Clubs. This year's fair con-
solidated a number of health screening programs,
usually held on separate days into a singular
event. Some 200 people participated in this
program.
*Glaucoma eye screening is conducted by the
Lexington Lion's Club and sponsored by the
Lexington Board of Health.
Influenza clinic ............... 2 1 1
Elderly clinics ................ 48 59 58
Rabies clinic .................. 1 1 1
Environmental Statistics 484 661 658
Day care centers - kitchens.... 12 15 15
Day care centers - lead paint.. 3 4 4
Food service estab.- kitchens... 109 223 232
Mobile food servers............ 14 14 16
Temporary food service......... 71 75 40
Theatres....................... 2 3 6
Housing Inspections............ 25 28 28
Structures condemned /demolished 0 0 1
rehabilitated........ 0 0 0
Summer Day Camps ............... 6 6 8
Migrant Labor Camps............ 4 4 4
Police Lock- up ................. 2 2 2
Occupied buildings ............. 41 61 55
Lead paint inspections......... 8 12 15
Insufficient or no heat........ 32 22 18
Nursing Home inspections....... 10 10 10
Rest Home inspections.......... 2 2 2
Public, semi - public pools and
the "Old Res " ............... 131 142 151
Asbestos ....................... 12 38 51
Environmental Samples Collected 474 622 658
Milk samples collected /analyzed. 21 25 20
Pool water samples bacterial
analyses..... 273 293 311
Pool water samples chemical
analyses..... 120 240 260
Drinking water chemical analyses 4 4 5
Bacterial swab testing.......... 23 25 15
Food samples collected /analyzed. 33 35 25
Asbestos related ................ 22
Visiting Nurse & Community Health
The following services were performed by personnel
of the Visiting Nurse & Community Health Services
on behalf of the Health Department and in accord-
ance with the General Laws:
68 Services
Total Visits 220 223 229
Maternity ....................
1
3
3
Newborn ......................
2
9
0
Premature ....................
0
0
1
Elderly Health Promotion.....
207
205
201
Communicable Disease.........
6
6
20
Tuberculosis follow- up.......
4
0
4
Complaints & Nuisances
733
709
698
Environmental complaints:
Air pollution ................
22
25
31
Water pollution ..............
31
28
22
Noise pollution ..............
6
8
15
Epidemiological investigations:
Food borne ...................
31
32
40
Water borne ..................
18
21
10
Food service establishments:
Restaurants ..................
42
41
45
Markets ......................
28
25
31
Drainage (water, sewage) ........
35
35
33
Housing complaints ..............
33
35
28
Garbage, rubbish complaints.....
141
126
140
Rodents .........................
35
41
31
Sewage disposal .................
28
22
12
Food, milk & drinking water.....
82
71
67
Mosquitoes & biting insects.....
122
103
97
Swimming pools ..................
12
16
18
Drugs and devices ...............
38
41
30
Smoking in restaurants..........
8
8
6
Insect infestations .............
21
31
42
Licenses & Permits
602
620
629
Animal permits (including poultry) 37 36 32
Burial permits .................... 125 143 119
Installers /disposal works......... 7 7 6
Food establishment permits........ 117 124 130
Mobile food servers ............... 10 4 7
Funeral Directors licenses........ 3 3 3
Market registrations .............. 18 16 20
Milk License - dealer's ............. 9 9 7
Milk License - store ................ 71 73 90
Milk License - vehicle .............. 4 4 5
Motel License ..................... 3 3 3
Nursing Home certification........ 5 4 4
Portable toilet permit............ 1 4 5
Recreation camp permit............ 2 2 2
Rubbish disposal permit........... 31 25 30
Sewage disposal permit............ 10 14 13
Swimming pools (to operate) ....... 20 20 20
Wading pools ...................... 8 8 8
Whirlpools ........................ 1 1 1
Septic tank installation:
repair ......................... 2 2 3
new............................ 1 3 1
Syringe permits ................... 2 1 1
Trailer permits (temporary) ....... 0 0 3
Frozen desserts ................... 6 5 5
Catering permits .................. 7 8 8
Temporary food permits............ 72 73 76
Jacuzzi whirlpool permit.......... 1 1 1
Methyl alcohol license............ 25 26 25
Rest home certification........... 4 1 1
James W. Lambie, Chairman Donald A. Goldmann, M.D. Howard B. Asarkof, D.D.S.
Novelty Galore In Animal Control!
FY 84 FY 85
PAYROLL $17,500 $16,415
EXPENSES 6,650 4,539
PERSONNEL Full Time 1 1
Part Time 1 1
Change was the 1985 way of life in the Animal Con-
trol Department. During the course of the year an
entire new staff arrived, and to their normal duties
of enforcing the leash law and educating pet owners
were added complaints and worries about abundant
wild animals in spring and summer, including several
with rabies. New equipment also arrived in mid -
summer--a new animal control vehicle.
First new face in the office was Mrs. Dorothy Chase
in April. Then Animal Control Officer Robert E.
Dalrymple resigned in August, prompting the appoint-
ment of new officer Kathy P. Fox and assistant,
Robert K. Sutherland, in September.
In a further shift, a by -law revision enacted by the
1985 Annual Town Meeting will transfer responsibil-
ity for holding dog hearings from the selectmen to
the police department, effective in 1986.
As 1985 ends we look forward to the challenges of
next year with a staff who have grown accustomed to
each other and to the routines and surprises of days
in animal control work. Among the year's highlights
were the following activities:
e We worked with the selectmen in the administration
of dog hearings held at the request of residents
aggravated by dog problems.
" A program was initiated to provide all residents
redeeming their "lost" dogs from the Kennel with a
new leash. The idea, of course, is to reinforce
awareness of the leash law.
e Our educational effort was enhanced by timely
Publication in the local newspaper of public service
messages aimed at improved and humane treatment of
dogs and cats.
e For adventurous residents with nuisance animal
problems we have continued to make "Have -A- Hart"
humane traps available. This program had to be
modified this year to meet new State trapping
requirements.
* A variety of wild animals proved troublesome.
Perhaps most noteworthy was the sighting of two
coyote and a porcupine. The porcupine possibly
rode into town along with a load of christmas trees
e We continued to work with the Red Acre Hearing Dog
Farm in Stow, where dogs are trained to assist and
serve the deaf. Several dogs were evaluated by Red
Acre personnel for inclusion in their training
programs during 1985.
e The animal control staff assisted at the 1985
Board of Health Rabies Clinic. Evidence of rabies
in three bats prompted strong advice for residents
to vaccinate their pets, particularly cats.
1
At the Rabies CZinic.
e Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) was of some
concern and the animal control officer notified all
horse owners of the need to vaccinate their horses
against this disease.
e The animal control officer was accepted to attend
the University of New Hampshire's Thompson School of
Applied Science 1985 training short course. This
year's program addressed management of large animals
in addition to topics relating to dogs.
e The new animal control vehicle was a needed ana
welcomed addition. Designed to allow for greater
flexibility in field operations, the vehicle is
equipped with six separate compartments allowing
for safe handling of many different dogs and
other animals. The vehicle can also be kept
cleaner and disinfected more readily due to its
fiberglass construction, self draining compart-
ments and forced air compartmentalized ventila-
tion system.
e As always, we wish to remind residents that there
is a leash law and that every effort is made to
enforce the law. The following outlines the service
charges and court fees associated with this by -law:
IMPOUNDMENT FEE:
$25.00 per dog - first offense
$50.00 per dog - each subsequent offense during
the calendar year.
nneun DRD nev.
Dogs apprehended "at large" $3.00 per dog
Dogs not claimed within 7 days $5.00 per dog
(from date of impoundment)
Services 69
Animal Control
In addition to town- assessed service charges, dog
owners may be subject to court appearances and
fines. These court fines are as follows:
First offense Dismissal on appearance
Second offense $25.00
Third offense $30.00
Fourth and subsequent offenses $50.00
Licensed Canine ................
Dogs Immunized at Rabies Clinic
Animal Bites
Canine........ ...........
Feline ......................
Other.......................
Insvection of Livestock
Horses......................
Beef Cattle .................
Goats.......................
Deer........................
Lab facilities ..............
Barns and facilities........
Poultry .....................
Violations.....................
Leash Law Violations........
Unlicensed Dog Violations...
Unlicensed Dog Notices......
Complaints of violations filed
in Concord District Court......
70 Services
1983 1984 1985
2658
2570
2349
382
289
199
52
48
57
4
5
2
47
45
48
3
2
5
2
1
4
49
35
47
11
4
4
16
19
17
5
8
11
2
2
2
35
30
45
19
40
48
301
353
146
12
245
146
242
308
215
370
390
979
47
350
300
To recap, 1985 saw many changes, some unforseen, we
have seen more willingness to comply with different
aspects of our dog control laws. More work and
cooperation are needed, however, so that there will
be less need to hold hearings or initiate court
actions.
The department appreciates the assistance and cooper-
ation of the health and police department, other
town agencies and many dog owners.
Complaints
1024
1202
618
Dogs biting or menacing........
49
53
60
Pack of dogs ...................
4
5
2
Dog hearing in accordance
with Chapter 140 .............
7
5
2
Lost or stray dogs .............
438
250
194
Dogs picked up and redeemed
at shelter ...................
172
173
146
Dogs killed by cars............
22
10
9
Dogs cared for at kennel.......
252
245
146
Dogs released to Humane
Society ......................
27
27
20
Dogs Adopted ...................
53
39
19
Cats Adopted ...................
3
3
6
Dogs to Red Acre Hearing
DogCenter ...................
-
1
-
Various other animal
complaints ...................
55
48
14
Unusual Animal Sitings
1985
Coyote (Coy dogs) ...........
Rte. 128
2
Porcupine ....................
Woburn
St.
1
Deer .........................
Tophet
Swamp
2
George A. Smith, Jr., R.S.
Leash Law Administrator
Kathy P. Fox*
Animal Control Officer /Animal Inspector
*Assumed duties September 9, 1985
Town Departments Working Together on Oil Spills
Concerns for health, safety and environment shown in
photos by Health Director, George Smith, clockwise
from top right corner: Oil spill November 27 at
Spring Street and Route 2. 1) Safety, so the oil
will not burn or explodes 2) containing petroleums
3) police officer to direct traffic; 4) DPW front
loader picks up oil in absorbent materials 5)
sweeper next; E) making sure none goes into catch
basin to polute Hobbs Brook Basin, part of the City
of Cambridge mater supply with absorbent materials
supplied by State Department of Environmental
Quality Engineering clean -up service.
7) Clematis Brook Oil Slick in Dunback Meadow con-
servation land checked by Conservation Administrator
Charles Wyman with boom and absorbent pads.
Services 71
Recreation Project and Programs A -Going
FY 84 FY 85
PAYROLL $116,671 $130,435
EXPENSES 19,400 19,580
PERSONNEL Full Time 2 1
Part Time 100+ 100+
REIMBURSEMENT TO THE GENERAL FUND
Program Income $ 89,984 $82,837
Revolving Fund 3,981 6,351
Special Needs Reimbursement 0 3,740
Gift Fund 0 3,325
$ 93,965 $96,253
During 1985, the Recreation Committee devoted con-
siderable effort to its ongoing program of capital
improvements. These improvements will provide ex-
panded facilities for some of the recreational and
educational changes about to occur. Most pressing -
ofthese will be the expansion to a four year high
school in September of 1986 with additional teams
seeking use of central facilities.
Funds were requested and approved at the 1985 Town
Meeting for the leveling and seeding of two new
playing fields at the Lincoln Field Recreational
area. Earlier studies of the site approved by the
1984 Town Meeting paved the way for this plan.
These fields will be in full use in the 1986 fall
season. Planned use includes boys' and girls'
soccer, girls' field hockey, and boys' lacrosse,
as well as general town use.
In addition, the committee requested funding for
the lighting of Center #2 softball field. Ap-
proved by town meeting, this facility will be
ready during the summer of 1986 for use by local
recreational teams and industrial leagues. This
lighting project is the first part of a two phase
plan that will provide lighting for the adjacent
baseball diamond along Worthen Road as well as
illumination of a regulation -sized playfield
within the outfield area. This playfield can be
used for soccer, field hockey and lacrosse. The
completion of these two projects is part of the
committee's long range capital improvement budget
over the next three years.
Some Changes In '85. The closing of Franklin
School and its transfer for housing has created a
need for relocation and /or removal of most play-
ground equipment. The resited Franklin playground
area will have neighborhood access from Stedman
Road and will be developed to include pre - school
apparatus and general upgrading of current facili-
ties. The ballfield remains under recreation
jurisdiction and will continue to be used for
Little League and softball play.
The committee strongly supported the efforts of
the selectmen to rehabilitate the railroad /sewer
right of way through town for the construction of
the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway. A committee rep-
resentative has been appointed to serve on the
implementation committee.
The Old Reservoir continues as an important part
of our summer swimming program. A deterioration
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on water quality in July necessitated water treat-
ment for algae growth. A more vigorous adherence
to the recommended guidelines of water management
for "The Res" should maintain a safe and clean
recreational site.
A new policy was implemented this year to provide
a more general season membership pass good for all
adult indoor winter programs including field house
use, exercise class, jogging, volleyball, basket-
ball and indoor soccer at the High School and
Diamond. The fall program brochure describing the
recreational programs was mailed to all Lexington
households in September. This brochure reached
more residents and was geared to increase program
awareness.
New Programs. Several new activities were orga-
nized under the supervision of our recreation di-
rector. An indoor soccer program held from Janu-
ary to April served approximately 20 participants
per session. An after school aerobic workshop for
elementary age children was held at Hastings
School. "Movie Around ", a movement and exercise
program for tots six months through two and a half
years and their mothers, was initiated under the
direction of Sandy Russian. The Drop -in Center
for preschoolers continues to be a popular program.
Many mornings parents and tots were turned away
because capacity was reached. This year a ski
program was successfully run in the winter at the
improved facilities at Nashoba. A Tuesday Extend-
ed Day program was initiated for students in the
LABB program ( Lexington - Arlington- Bedford- Burling-
ton Collaborative for Special Needs). Partici-
pants opted for such courses as cooking, soccer,
game room, crafts, aerobics and survival skills.
A music program for handicapped adults, Sing Along
Singers, was also supported by the department.
Participation And Facility Use. The use of the
Center Swimming Pool facility remains high with
Recreation Corromittee. L/R seated: Judith Marshall;
Leo McSweeney, Chairman; Carolyn Wilson. Standing:
Robert Eby; Joan Halverson, Recreation Director; Sam
NabZo.
Recreation
RECREATION FACILITIES
SCHOOLS
Acres
Bridge
X
X
X
X
X
X
30.25
Bowman
X
X
X
X
X
15.27
Clarke
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
20.0+
Diamond
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
35.26
Fiske
X
X
X
X
X
X
11.86
Hastings
X
X
X
X
X
X
14.27
Estabrook
X
I
X
X
X
X
15.29
Harrington
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
20.1
Lex H.S.Center
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
56.46
PLAY AREAS
total 218.76+
Adams
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
10.12
Baskin
X
X
X
X
X
12.38
Lincoln St
X
X
X
X
X
38.06
Marvin
X
X
8.00
Poplar St
X
X
2.63
Rind e
X
X
X
1 .65
(3 -5 total)
Sutherland H is
X
X
X
23.94
Freemont St
X
12.6
Oxford St
X
2.6
Ivan St /Justin
X
X
1.5
Garfield
X
X
7.0+
Bow St
X
2.0
Kinneen
X
X
X
X
X
X
5.3
Old Res
X
X
X
X
X
16.50
Willard Woods
X
X
103.5
Valle field Rd
1.2
Monroe
X
X
X
1.58
Muzzey
X
X
1.1+
Franklin
X
X
X
4.
Hennessy Land
x
x
10.01
Tower Park
X
X
8.02
Hastings Park*
X
4.15
Valley Rd
X
4+
total 280.84
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v u a 6 ,q G r, �
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u b ,!G U U a.1 q r-I 41 J..1 b .� N L� •rl ,SL
cV 0 H to ,.� U M O r. N ri M N O U H G U N m
N o m ro 0 0 >4 c v H d x H 0 0 0 ro m �
w 1, cn w > cn [+ w H w cn n w a x 3 w w
*Band concerts in summer
During the Winter months the Recreation Department conducts programs in School Dept. facilities.
Life Quality 73
Recreation
over 5400 swim tags sold this year. Swimming
lesson participation reached an all time high with
754 students. In addition, there were 107 members
of the swim team and 103 participants in diving
lessons. Ballfields are well used with some 44
youth baseball teams, 17 junior softball teams and
32 adult teams competing in six different leagues.
Heavy demand for ballfiel.ds continues with 44 dif-
ferent local companies as well as 51 resident and
service groups competing for field space. This is
in addition to Little League, Jr. Softball, Mens
Softball, and recreation sponsored Coed League use
of the fields.
A new tennis reservation procedure was started
this year: tennis ID cards for $5.00. This card
was good for making reservations and sign in at no
additional charge. Reservations and revenue for
reservations increased nearly 400 percent from
those in 1984. The 510 ID card purchasers made
2400 reservations in 1985, up from 633 reserva-
tions in 1984.
The Fall Tennis Tournament drew 76 entries in
three events. Jon Fleishmann won the men's
singles division; William Dudley and Vyaja
Ramnath, mixed doubles; and Chris and Dan Brennan,
men's doubles.
Gift Book. Under the guidance of past chairman,
Lynn Wilson, a gift book was prepared and pub-
lished in an effort to identify specific recre-
ational needs which could be donated by Lexington
citizens, organizations and businesses, in honor
of someone or as a special recognition at affairs.
The response has been most encouraging, and we
would like to acknowledge gifts already received
from the following:
Lexington Rotary - $2500 for Hastings Park
Furniture and a pace clock for the
Center Pool
Preschool PTA - $2000 for a canopy installed
this spring at the Center Pool
Installing a Gift Park Bench at Hastings Park.
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William E. Maloney Foundation - $5000 for
Center basketball court lighting
V. K. Bogosian Electric Co - $2400 for work
in kind and supplies for the basketball
court lighting
Arlex Oil - $1500 for work in kind for court
lighting
Mark Moore Homes Inc - $775 for Rindge
playground park furniture
Data Resources - $50 for unspecified use
Minuteman Vocation School - In kind for work on
park furnishings
Inhalation Therapy Services, Inc - $100 for
unspecified use
Lexington Mens Softball League - $50 for
unspecified use
The committee gratefully acknowledges the support of
Minuteman Publications in the printing of our bi-
cycle path maps, and of Wilson Farms in the publi-
cation of the gift book itself. We look forward to
a continuing participation in this project by ad-
ditional contributions over the coming years. A
direct mailing was made in October to some 50 busi-
nesses and industries who are current users of these
facilities.
Leo McSweeney was elected chairman of the committee
in July. The committee meets the third Wednesday of
each month at 8:00 pm in Room G -1 of the Town Office
Building. Citizen input is important in assuring
that programs and policy are responsive to the needs
of Lexington, and attendance at committee meetings
is welcomed.
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Recreation
Fees
Reimbursements
Revolving Fund
Gift Fund
Total
*anticipated
FEES
Programs
Swim Programs Summer 85
Tags
Guest Fees
1981
$63,757
2,985
729
$67,471
Length
1982
1983
1984
$64,293
$93,126
$89,298
2,870
2,087
2,978
1,182
4,321
3,981
$68,345
$99,534
$96,257
1985
$82,836.75
*3,740.22
6,351.41
3,325.00
$96,253.38
Staff Attendance Staff Cost
5433
963
Lessons
3 -3 week
days
1
18.5 /day
170.60
sessions
Basketball
21
days
General Swim Pool
86 days
40
607 /day
$43,790.55
General Swim Res
65 days
192 /day
13,293.78
Tennis Summer 85
Preschool Movement
26
days
3
Youth Lessons
8 weeks
3
345
1,202.38
Youth Tournament
1 week
3
10
--
Sign-in
14 weeks
3
712
467.06
Reservations
--
Grade 4 - 6 Gymnastics
16
--
Tennis Booth
16 weeks
3
- - --
1,871.66
Adult Tournament
3 weekends
_
76
21.66
Adult Programs
Fall Soccer Clinic (84)
7
days
9
Adult Gym
123 days
2.5
62 /day
4,318.98
AM Jogging
107 days
1
18 /day
541.49
Volleyball
50 days
1
36 /day
439.62
Summer Basketball League (85)
5 weeks
1
251
666.24
Coed League Softball (85)
15 weeks
office
290
--
Ballfield Reservations
26 weeks
office
409
85.44
--
Hershey Track Program (85)
5
reservations
5
Income*
$47,857.00
7,365.00
6,538.00
1,912.00
8.00
395.00
483.70
1,830.00
82.50
6,546.50
864.00
1,651.65
497.00
140.00
2,934.00
Indoor Soccer
20
days
1
18.5 /day
170.60
248.00
Basketball
21
days
1
9 /day
112.92
175.00
Youth Programs
Preschool Movement
26
days
3
147 /week
2,474.16
--
Grade 1 - 4 Sports
15
days
6
35 /week
1,224.00
--
Grade 5 & 6 Sports
11
days
5
43 /week
1,298.30
--
Grade 4 - 6 Gymnastics
16
days
6
28 /week
1,390.75
--
Pepsi Hot -Shot (84)
1
day
3
28
21.66
--
Fall Soccer Clinic (84)
7
days
9
66
498.41
330.00
Sing Along Chorus
36
days
2
17 /week
3,366.43
1,108.00
Special Needs Activity Group
21
days
2
15 /trip
5,520.50
1,318.50
Special. Needs Camp Scholarship
8
weeks
--
7
820.00
--
Summer Tot Lot (85)
11
days
1
26 /day
85.44
--
Hershey Track Program (85)
5
days
5
71
310.22
--
Trip Chaperones
4
trips
2 /trip
36 /trip
240.10
Revolving
Fund
First Aid Class
21
hours
1
15
174.96
228.75
Nashoba Ski
6
days
4
80
491.24
Revolving
Fund
Other
16.90
$82,594.50
Refunds
- 247.25
Total $82,836.75
*Income - based on fiscal year; staff costs /attendance based on program season
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Recreation
REIMBURSEMENTS - July 1, 1984 - June 30, 1985
Programs # of Part. Income
Special Needs Camp Scholarship 7 0.00
Sing -a -Long Chorus 17 /week 1,108.00
Trip Group 15 /trip 1,318.50
Administration
REVOLVING FUND, July 1, 1984 - June 30, 1985
1984 -5 Proeram Summary
Beginning Balance
Carryover
Preschool Drop -in Center
Clinics
Classes
Miscellaneous
Trips
Income
Expenses
820.00
2,516.43
4,670.50
Less 50%
Expenses
521.65 500.00
5,546.00 4,153.86
17,237.00 12,738.00
1,473.33 1,625.23
2,180.50 1,739.00
$26,958.48 $20,756.09
Less Encumbrances
Less Beginning Balance
Total Returned to E & D
Gift_ Fund - Fiscal Year July 1, 1984 - June 30, 1985
Lexington Rotary 2,500.00
Moore Homes, Inc 775.00
Data Resources, Inc 50.00
3,325.00
A Dance Group Fills the Hall at Cary Event
Cary Lecture Committee beneath picture of EZZen
Tower. Raymond Cullers lone Garing, Chairman;
Roland Gubisch.
76 Life Quality
Net
820.00
1,408.43
3,352.00
1900.00
$7,480.43
$3,740.22
Balance
5,000.00
3,718.37
21.65
1,392.14
4,499.00
- 151.90
441.50
$14,920.76
$3,569.35
5,000.00
$6,351.41
The Ramon de los Reyes Spanish Dance Company filled
the hall for the January production in the Cary
Lecture Series. The March production featured the
Studebaker Mime Company, Boston Ballet TI performed
classical, modern and folk dances at the October
event.
tional Fund under the terms of the wills of Eliza
Cary Farnham and Susanna E. Cary. Suggestions for
future programs are welcomed by the committee.
Town Celebrations Reviews Ceremonial Successes
The Town Celebrations Committee (TCC) began 1985
planning Lexington's observances of Patriots Day,
Memorial Day and Veterans Day.
Patriots Day (Monday, April 15, 1985) dawned clear,
bright and seasonably warm. At 5:30 a.m., Martin
Gilman (Lexington Historical Society) and a group of
young people gathered to ring the Old Belfry bell to
signal the coming of the Redcoats!
At 6 a.m., the reenactment of the battle between the Y
Lexington Minutemen and the British Regulars, the -
10th Regiment of Foot, was staged to an audience -
rivaling that of 1975. As usual, the performance
held first -time viewers and veteran watchers alike
spellbound by its authenticity, (N.B. - for the
non -early risers, this event was televised by Lex-
ington Cable TV!)
The Youth of Lexington "Sunrise Parade" stepped off
from East Lexington this year at 7:30 a.m. Lexington
High School Senior Class President Joel B. Alper was
Chief Marshal. He was assisted by Division Marshals
Brandt Sakakeeney and Kristin O'Sullivan, senior
class officers and their aides.
Commorative ceremonies on the Battlegreen were high-
lighted by the awarding of the Lexington Youth Rec-
ognition Awards by Selectman William Dailey to Chris
Velis, Kris O'Sullivan and Rachel Cohen. Paul
Marshall, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, deliv-
ered the welcoming address from the town and Repre-
sentative Stephen Doran delivered greetings from the
Commonwealth. Presentation of the White Tricorn Hat
to Gordon E. Steele was made by Michael Saunders,
Jr., president of the Lexington Lions Club.
A group of 25 visiting students from Highland Oaks
Elementary School in North Miami, Florida, presented
a Florida state flag to the town as well as a proph-
etic gift to committee chairman Fitzgerald, a Miami
Dolphins football jersey lettered on the back
"Patriot 85 "!!
Between parades, pancake breakfasts were served at
the Church of Our Redeemer (Rotary Club), St.
Brigid's Church and the Masonic Temple (DeMolay).
The annual competition of the five -mile Lexington
Lions Road Race attracted 280 runners. Memorial
services were conducted by the Lexington Minutemen
and Daughters of the American Revolution, accompa-
nied by the United Kingdon counsul William R.
Matthews. At 1 p.m. "Paul Revere" and "William
Dawes, Jr." were greeted by the selectmen at the
statue of Captain John Parker. This year, the
revival of a tradition abandoned in 1952 - -a Battle -
green Band Concert - -was performed by the Boston
University Band, to the delight of an audience
congregated on and near the Green.
In the float competition, Chamber of Commerce -
appointed chairman of judging Cornelius P. Cronin
and his committee selected the following floats that
best depicted the theme for this 210th Anniversary
parade - "Liberty Lights the Way." The winners, by
category were:
Toren Celebrations Committee. L/R seated: Frances
MaZZett, Recording Secretary, William Fitzgerald,
Chairman; Raymond Flynn, Vice Chairman. Standing:
Jean Coates, Marion Snow, Paul Jenkins, Robert
Jackson, Karen Gaughan.
Civic Division 1st Prize - Follen Church
2nd Prize - LEXPRESS
Honorable Mention - Minutemen Squares
Youth Division 1st Prize - Christian Center
Elementary School
2nd Prize - Battlegreen DeMolay
Commercial 1st Prize - Minuteman Repairs
Promptly at 2 p.m., Chief Marshal Richard F. Grogan,
Jr., S /Sgt. USMC, and his Chief of Staff, Gresh
Lattimore, Cmdr., USNR, led the first of four color-
ful and tuneful divisions from East Lexington, past
the reviewing stand on the Battlegreen, to Worthen
Road for dismissal. Again this year, the entire
exciting 2nd Division comprised of Aleppo Temple
Shriners was sponsored by the Lexington Lodge of
Elks 112204, BPOE.
We would like to publicly thank the following spon-
sors, graciously recruited by the Lexington Chamber
of Commerce; Leader Federal Savings & Loan; Root -O-
Matic; Lexington Toyota; Arlex Oil; Wilson Farms;
Bartlett Lee Insurance Agency of Lexington; Penny -
Wise Shopper; Nolan Norton Co., Inc.; Steve Owren-
Century 21- Lexington Realty Cc; Battlegreen Inn;
Collaborative Research Inc.; Knights of Columbus;
Sons of Italy; Raytheon Company; Stanley Hill Post
1138 American Legion; Lexington Alarm Systems Inc.;
Bellino's Bakery Inc; C & W Transportation Inc.;
Lexington Savings Bank; Lexington Chamber of Com-
merce; Michelson's Shoes; Mals; Lexington Lodge
112204, BPOE; Shawmut County Bank, N.A.
Memorial Day. (Monday, May 27, 1985) Sunny skies
greeted spectators and contingent of veterans, Lex-
ington Minutemen, clergy and parade staff at West -
view Cemetery for the 9 a.m. memorial services.
After the services, this group joined other parade
participants assembled at the School Administration
Building. At 10 a.m., Chief Marshall Paul Cunha,
VFW Post 113007, led the Memorial Day parade to Mun-
roe Cemetery, where exercises included General
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Town Celebrations
Memorial Day Ceremonies on the Green. Earl Alwood
salutes the flag.
Logan's Orders of the Day for the First Memorial Day
and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, read by Joel B.
Alper and Brandt Sakakeeney, LHS senior class offi-
cers. The parade proceeded to the Green, stopping
Guiding on the Green
The guides on the Battle Green are junior and senior
high school students, who offer their time to give
tours to visitors to the Battle Green. The compen-
sation they receive is in the form of gratuities
from the tourists.
A Tour on the Green with guide Andrew Saks.
78 Life Quality
for observances at Cary Memorial Hall, The Old Bury-
ing Ground (Colonial Cemetery), and finally the
Battlegreen for the day's ceremonies. Captain
Clinton W. Lane, Resources Manager Air Force Recruit-
ing- Northern New England and Metropolitan Boston,
delivered the day's address.
Veterans Day. (Monday, November 11, 1985) Heavy
skies and rain forced the commemorative ceremonies
indoors to Cary Memorial Hall. Master of Ceremo-
nies, Winston "Pat" Flynn of the committee intro-
duced Chief Marshal Walter Cunha, VFW Post #3007,
and speaker Capt. Donna Sheehan of the 10th Special
Forces Group, at Fort Devens. Other observances
included the reading of "In Flanders Field" by Mrs.
Marion K. Fitzpatrick, and the presentation to the
town of a POW /MIA Flag from the Lexington Lodge of
Elks #2204 and Lexington Emblem Club #385.
The committee extends its special thanks to the
selectmen, the town manager, the Lexington High
School Band, the Lexington Minutemen and other town
departments; and also many private citizens, busi-
nessmen and public corporations, clergy and organiz-
ation gave financial, physical and moral support to
help us achieve success in 1985.
To be a guide, the student must pass a written and
an oral examination on the Revolutionary War, the
historical homes, Paul Revere's Ride and the retreat
of the British. This year we had four new guides
and 15 senior guides renewed their licenses.
Tourists to the Battle Green have frequently ex-
pressed appreciation for the tour given by our
guides and many have lingered to ask questions after
the tour is finished.
Two announced tours were given this year for Lexing-
ton families and friends, on August 20th and 27th.
These were well attended.
Applications for new guides, who must be over 14
years of age, are available at the Visitors Center.
The Chamber of Commerce reports that 79,208 visitors
registered at the Visitors Centre during the year
1985, a small increase above the previous year's
sign -in.
White Hat Served to Gordon E. Steele
Gordon E. Steele, a much respected senior citizen,
received the White Hat Award of the Lexington Lion's
Club at the Patriots Day ceremony. At age 86 and a
resident of Lexington for more than 40 years, his
contributions to community betterment have involved
town government and recreation. His civic responsi-
bilities included two three -year terms on the School
Committee, 1956 to 1962 (concurrently serving as
trustee of Cary Library). He was a member of the
High School Building Committee and a member of the
School Sites Selection Committee when the town was
building schools, not closing them. In addition to
these school- associated activities, he was president
of the high school and the Adams School PTA's and
active in raising funds for the foreign student
exchange program.
His interest in schools and young people prompted
him to help to organize the New England Junior Ten-
nis League for ages eight and up. In the mid '50's
he organized and directed the Lexington Ice Follies
for skaters who skated on the pond behind Adams
School and helped to dam and light the pond for that
purpose. A local lighting company furnished poles
and fathers and members of the skating club helped
in construction.
He organized plays and dances with the help of the
"Promenaders ", a group of high school students that
he also organized. He was active also in working
with the Lexington Boys Club. More recently he
organized the Super Senior Tennis Club of New
England of which he is a director and for which he
compiles a quarterly newspaper.
No, he was not a paid recreation director, but took
time from his business (he owned the Uniflow Refrig-
erator Co.) and with enthusiasm and love for young
people he made Lexington a better place in which to
live. At age 86, he still plays tennis almost every
day.
These White Hat Awards started in 1954 with the
original award going to Edwin B. Worthen.
Historic Districts Commission Has Easy Year
The Lexington Historic Districts Commission, which
is responsible for reviewing plans for construction,
demolition, exterior renovations, color changes, and
signs in the four historic districts, had a rela-
tively quiet year. There were no major construction
projects to evaluate.
A large part of the Commission's work dealt with
signs, awnings, and minor alterations to commercial
properties in the Center. In viewing these propos-
als, the commission tried to encourage recognition
of the original architectural character of the var-
ious buildings, and discourage designs that seek to
cover up or significantly change building facades.
Particularly in the case of older buildings, the
commission has favored projects that work towards
restoration.
During 1985 the commission interacted with the town
on several projects; the reduction of visual clutter
caused by signs and structures at the Meriam Street
parking lot, approval of a handicap access ramp at
Cary Hall, installation of storm windows on Munroe
School, and placing benches in Hastings Park.
For the second year, the largest renovation project
to come before the Commission was the ongoing trans-
formation of Muzzey Junior High School into residen-
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Historic Districts Commission
Historic Districts Commission. L/R seated: Molly
Nye; Linda McAulay; Stephen Politi; John Davies,
Chairman; Barbara Gilson, Clerk; Albert Pitt.
Standing: John Ryan, Roland Greeley, Stephen Cripps
Absent: Walter Pierce.
tial condominiums. Final touches on the building
were reviewed as they were brought forward by archi-
tect and developer.
In addition to this work in and near Lexington Cen-
ter, there were applications for residential renova-
tions, new colors and material changes on buildings
in the residential parts of the districts. Taken
together, these improvements contribute much to the
appropriate character of the four contiguous histor-
ic districts that form the spine of Lexington from
r.
East Village to Hastings Park.
Many of the applicants appeared before the commis-
' Sion on an informal basis to discuss potential
projects in advance of their formal presentation.
The commission encourages applicants for even small
projects to discuss their needs and desires with the
board informally whenever possible. Requests for
such meetings may be made by telephone or in writing
to the Chairman or to Barbara Gilson, Clerk of the
Commission.
The year also saw the resignation of Commissioner
Anne Wallace. Mrs. Wallace's judgement and indepen-
dent thinking made valuable contributions to the
commission's deliberations. Following her resigna-
tion Stephen M. Politi was appointed commissioner.
He brings legal knowledge and experience in town
government to bear on the commission's work.
Historians Detail 700 Homes in New Inventory
During the summer of 1985 the Historical Commission
distributed copies of its recently - completed inven-
tory of historic sites and structures to key loca-
tions and organizations.
The inventory, with details on over 700 places in
Lexington, is available for public inspection at the
Cary Memorial Library and by appointment at the
Lexington Historical Society and the commission's
office.
Historical Commission presents seven - volume inven-
tory to library. L /R: Roland Gubisch, Chairman;
Bebe Fa.lliek; Robert Hilton, Library Directors
Martin Gilman.
80 Life Quality
A number of preservation recommendations are being
studied as a result of this inventory, including:
• National Register nominations for several struc-
tures and areas; agreement has been reached with the
Massachusetts Historical Commission on the bounda-
ries of a proposed East Lexington National Register
District.
• town adoption of a demolition delay by -law;
• publication of a book on Lexington architecture.
The commission is concerned about saving the Cos-
grove farmhouse (the early 18th century Cutler
farmhouse), impacted by a proposed housing develop-
ment on Wood Street. The present owners are consi-
dering moving the building to another site in Lexing-
ton, and we strongly support this preservation
effort.
The commission also collects reference information
on architectural styles, preservation technology and
financial benefits for historic preservation. It is
the starting point for those seeking National Regis-
ter nomination for their buildings or neighborhoods.
It submits opinions and recommendations to other
town boards and committees on topics of architect-
ural or historic concern.
Questions and comments are welcome, and may be dir-
ected to any of the present members. Monthly public
meetings are held in the Town Office Building.
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Planners Tidy House For Big Development Push
Planning Board. L/R seated: Judith Uhrtg, Vice Chairman; Stephen Cripps; JacqueZyn Smith, Chairman;
EZizabeth Flemings; Karsten Sorenson. Standing: SaZZy Peters, Secretary; Jennie Rawski, Assistant Planner;
Robert Bowyer, PZanning Director.
During 1985, the Planning Board completed a draft of
the Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan. This
subject has received little attention since the
1960's. The Housing Element is one of several parts
of the Comprehensive Plan which will also include an
economic development element, a transportation
element, area plans of South Lexington, Lexington
Center and other sections of town.
The Housing Element stresses the need for more affor-
dable housing in Lexington to maintain our population
diversity. The median value of all single family
homes sold in town in 1985 was $215,000, with prices
for newly built houses in the $400,000 to $600,000
range.
The board supported two actions by the 1985 Town
Meeting to increase the supply of affordable housing:
1) the rezoning of a ten acre parcel off Woburn
Street for 50 units of rental housing, half of which
will be in the moderate income range and 2) conver-
sion of the Franklin school to 38 apartments all of
which will be for low and moderate income
households.
The board also revised its Inclusionary Housing
Policy, which states that all new housing develop-
ments that gain an increase in the number of permit-
ted housing units, such as by rezoning, must include
affordable housing units. The earlier policy gave a
developer only one choice: to make 20 percent of the
units available to the Lexington Housing Authority.
The revised policy permits more choices to a develop-
er, includes middle income households, and proposes a
more active role for town government in the provision
of affordable housing. Lexington is a recognized
leader among suburban communities for its efforts to
provide affordable housing.
One by- product of the recent escalation in the price
of housing and land has been a surge of activity by
developers. The board has received more applications
and inquiries this year about residential development
than in the previous five years combined.
Town meeting approved the second in the board's
series of amendments to modernize various sections of
the Zoning By -Law. These amendments, dealing with
residential development, emphasize better site plan-
ning, more open space and more respect for the natu-
ral features of land. Greater flexibility in devel-
opment is permitted in exchange for a higher standard)
of site planning.
Another significant zoning amendment continues the
commercial growth management approved by the 1984
Town Meeting. In Lexington and throughout the subur-
ban Route 128 region there has been more office and
commercial development than the road system can
accomodate. This impacts town streets and in a short
time will cause severe congestion on Route 128 it-
self. Lexington has "down zoned ", i.e. reduced the
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amount of development permitted, in the office park
districts adjacent to Routes 2 and 128. Lexington
has been recognized by state transportation officials
as a leader in seeking to balance the amount of
commercial development and the traffic it generates
with the capacity of the road system.
Housing Needs Advisory Committee. Much of the time
of this committee, appointed by the planning board,
was devoted to preparing the draft of the Housing
Element of the Comprehensive Plan in cooperation with
the board. The committee made recommendations for
providing affordable housing and monitoring continu-
ing affordability at the Franklin School and the
Woodhaven- Woburn Street housing developments.
Hanscom Area Traffic Committee. Judith Uhrig served
as the board's representative on the Hanscom Area
Traffic Study (HATS) Committee composed of represen-
tatives from Bedford, Concord, Lincoln and Lexington.
After accepting the initial study of the Hanscom area
traffic problems in late 1984, the participating
towns voted a new memorandum of agreement to continue
the committee in order to "foster improvement of
traffic conditions on roads in the member towns."
The state's Central Transportation Planning Staff,
funded by grants from the Massachusetts Department of
Public Works, the National Park Service, the U.S. Air
Force and Massport, has been commissioned by HATS to
work on phase II of the traffic study continuation.
82 Environment
HATS is also working with the Minuteman National Park
on its study of the future direction of the park's
development.
Staff, members. Thanks to a recommendation by the
selectmen and approval by town meeting, two former
part -time positions have been expanded to full -time.
Jennie Rawski, a landscape architect and the former
planning director for Chicopee, Massachusetts, was
hired as the full -time assistant planner. Sally
Peters, former member and chairman of the Wayland
Planning Board, was hired as full -time secretary.
In December, Elizabeth Flemings resigned having
completed three years on the Board; at the Town
Election in March, a new person will be elected to
serve the two remaining years of Mrs. Flemings' term.
Preliminary Subdivision Plans approved: Extension
off Turning Mill Road - -three lots
Definitive Subdivison Plans approved: Farmhurst V,
off Bridge Street - -three lots; Greystone, off Pleas-
ant Street - -11 lots; Hampton, off Concord Ave. - -seven
lots; Ridge Estates III, off East Emerson Rd., (ver-
sion 2) - -six lots
Preliminary Subdivision Plans disapproved: Land off
21 James Street
Definitive Subdivision Plans disapproved: Ridge
Estates III, off East Emerson Rd., (version 1) --
six lots.
MANFRED P. FRIEDMAN 1928 -1985
Town Meeting Member 1969 -1985
Planning Board Member 1976 -1981
Planning Board Chairman 1979
Planning Board Vice Chairman 1977 -1978
Conservation Commission 1973 -1976
Conservation Commission Associate 1971 -1973
Youth Baseball Coach 1968 -1975
Active in conservation affairs.
Conservation Commission Preserves
Two Historic Farms
Land Acquisition. Two properties, West Farm and
Chiesa Farm, long on the commission's master plan
for land acquisition, became available in the
spring. The acquisitions, voted by wide margins at
a special town meeting within the 1985 Annual Town
Meeting, completed the partial purchases of the
original farm properties begun several years ago.
Both the 22 -acre Chiesa Farm and the 12 -acre West
Farm are high pasture land providing scenic rural
landscapes in east and central Lexington. In
cooperation with other Town boards and the
Selectmen, the commission continued to pursue
acquisition of the Pine Meadows Golf Course.
Wetlands Protection. Armed with the 1983 amendments
to the State Wetlands Protection Act regulations and
new regulations promulgated under the Town of
Lexington Wetland By -Law (Article XXXII), the com-
mission held 25 hearings in 1985. The increasing
scarcity of buildable land in town has resulted in
growing pressure to develop marginal parcels
containing wetlands. In order to protect these
wetlands and the larger contiguous wetlands, the
commission has included in its regulations a nominal
"50 foot buffer" to discourage building and
development close to vegetated wetlands.
This year the commission saw a significant rise in
number of wetlands hearings. Major projects for
which Notices of Intent to alter wetlands were filed
included Lexington Lumber, Graystone, Boston Invest-
ment and Development Company, Countryside Manor, and
various house lots in the Pheasant Brook
development. A list of all 1985 hearings follows in
chronological order:
*Arlington Cons. Comm. /Fottler Ave. dam
*Phelan /Grassland St.
Boyd- Smith /Concord Ave.
Huang /Pleasant St.
*Gutierrez Co. /Hartwell Ave.
Sakhuja /Turning Mill Rd.
Thornton /John Poulter Rd.
Boyd- Smith /Pleasant St.
Lumberyard Realty /Bedford St.
FAA /Hanscom Field
*Sack -Bund /Pheasant Brook Lot 59
*Boston Inv. Dev. Co. /Wood St.
Deck House /Pheasant Brook Lot 19
Deck House /Pheasant Brook Lot 21
Deck House /Pheasant Brook Lot 27
Countryside Manor /Woburn St.
Deck House /Pheasant Brook Lot 2
Deck House /Pheasant Brook Lot 62
Deck House /Pheasant Brook Lot 65
Motwane /Ingleside Rd.
Sack -Bund /Pheasant Brook Lot 59
Taylor /Pheasant Brook Lot 64
*Denied; all others approved with conditions.
Land Management activities on town conservation land
continued with the valuable assistance of the
Department of Public Works and volunteers from
Citizens for Lexington Conservation (CLC), scouts,
Campfire, and other groups. Under a stewardship
Conservation Commission. L/R seated: Bebe Fallick,
Secretary; Ruth Williams; Joyce Miller, Chairman;
Angela Frick. Standing: Francis Smith; David
Williams; John Oberteuffer, Vice Chairman; Joel
Adler; Charles Wyman, Conservation Administrator.
program jointly sponsored by CLC, volunteers "adopt"
local conservation parcels to help plan and carry
out maintenance and monitoring activities. The
commission was also assisted by two interns: Michel
van Ackere conducted a summer research project on
the land use history of five conservation parcels,
and Bebe Fallick began a longterm oral history
project on conservation land.
An oak tree was planted on the knoll at Idylwilde
Conservation Land in memory of Manfred P. ( "Fred ")
Friedman, a former conservation commissioner who
gave many hours of dedicated service to the town.
Farming Activities in the town continue to be pro-
moted by the commission. Local farmers leased about
16 acres of conservation land in 1985 at a yearly
fee of $30 per acre. These leases contribute to the
preservation of the commercial farming tradition in
town. Sixty -five community gardeners also leased
20 -foot square plots of conservation land at Dunback
Meadow, Idylwilde Farm, and Shaker Glen.
Conservation Administration. Chairman David Williams
stepped down in September after nine productive
years at the helm, and was replaced by Joyce Miller
as Chairman and John Oberteuffer as Vice - chairman.
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Summary 1964 -1985
Year(s)
Reimbursements
Net Cost
Voted /Given
Acres
Total Cost
Federal
State
to Town
TOTAL LAND ACQUISITION
1043.2
$5,047,786
$335,406
$1,199,031
$3,513,349
Concord Avenue Area
'71,17941
29.9
102,890
- - --
49,534
53,356
Whipple Hill
'63'66- 7174'77*
119.6
1422489
47,487
35,020
59,982
Willard's Woods Expansion
'64'66'67'79*
36.2
116,786
32,906
17,997
65,883
Dunback Meadow
'65- 6'72'77 -8- 9'80 -1 *41
170.5
374,147
87,100
87,050
199,997
West Farm
'66'76'77'85*
12.8
323,000
- - --
12,100
310,900
Meagherville
'66'77 *I1
40.0
gift /transfer
- - --
- - --
- - --
Simonds Brook South
'68'70'79
20.7
49,028
19,014
12,006
18,008
Lower Vine Brook /Pinard Woods
'68- 9'75'78- 9'81'85 *I1
98.5
3392235
42,069
147,200
149,966
Hayden Woods
'69'77 -8'81*
78.9
152,598
68,304
38,540
45,754
Juniper Hill
'70'72'7411
28.4
120,413
- - --
56,872
63,541
Simonds Brook North
'70'76 - 7'8211
57.7
291,736
382526
131,600
121,610
Hastings Sanctuary
'71
1.7
6,000
- - --
- - --
62000
Burlington Strip
'71'77*
8.6
106,097
- - --
- - --
106,097
Waltham Street Farms
'72'76 -7 *I1
41.5
300,450
- - --
154,225
146,225
Upper Vine Brook
'72'75 -6
25.7
121,443
- - --
55,803
65,640
Metropolitan State Hospital
'7311
6.2
gift
- - --
- - --
- - --
Shaker Glen
'73
16.8
852636
- - --
41,143
44,493
Liberty Heights
'74*
5.5
9,596
- - --
4,618
42978
Great Meadow Expansion
'74'82
1.9
3,857
- - --
- - --
3,857
Paint Mine
'75'77*
35.5
8,811
- - --
2,000
6,811
Idylwilde
'75
9.4
200,000
- - --
1002000
100,000
Parker Meadow
'76'79'80
17.7
237,000
- - --
60,000
177,000
Chiesa Farm
'76'85
23.1
1,592,500
- - --
462125
1,546,375
Bowman Park Expansion
'75
1.2
18,000
- - --
9,000
92000
Waltham Line
'77*
12.0
transfer
- - --
- - --
- - --
Cranberry Hill
'77
24.6
73,929
- - --
15,201
58,728
Katandin Wood
'77'80
33.3
185,000
- - --
85,000
100,000
Daisy Wilson
'78
8.0
75,995
- - --
37,997
37,998
128 Greenbelt
'78*
11.7
transfer
- - --
- - --
- - --
Hammer Hill
'79
0.9
gift
- - --
- - --
- - --
Tophet Swamp
'81*
25.5
transfer
- - --
- - --
- - --
Valley Road
'82*
3.2
transfer
- - --
- - --
- - --
Poor Farm
'83*
10.7
transfer
- - --
- - --
- - --
Fiske Hill
'78'84*
10.2
transfer
- - --
- - --
- - --
Cataldo Reservation
'74'84*
5.4
6,150
- - --
- - --
6,150
Old Grove St. (Johnson)
'77'78'8511
9.7
5,000
- - --
- - --
52000
TOTAL CONSERVATION RESTRICTIONS
AND EASEMENTS
144.7
9,961
(reimbursement unavailable)
Potter's Pond
'8011
15.2
gift
Vine Brook
'69'74'76'8111
9.8
9,961
Munroe Brook
'73'74'77'84'8511
64.6
gift
Whipple Hill
'7411
0.4
gift
Edison (Katandin & Cranberry Hill) '76'7711
(26.4)
license
Upper Vine Brook
'8011
0.7
gift
Tophet Swamp /Kiln Brook
'81'83'8511
31.4
gift
Battleview
'8111
1.0
gift
Juniper Basin
'7411
2.6
gift
Shaker Glen
'7511
0.5
gift
Pine Grove
'7511
0.5
gift
Drummer Boy Green
'7711
6.1
gift
Spring Street
'7911
0.4
gift
Dunback Meadow
'82'8511
5.6
gift
West Farm
'8511
1.0
gift
Valleyfield Street
'8511
1.0
gift
Cranberry Hill
'8511
3.9
gift
* All /part Town -owned transfer
#All /part gift
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As the New Building Commissioner Views His Job...
PAYROLL
EXPENSES
PERSONNEL Full Time
Part Time
FY 84
FY 85
$102,963
$104,135
4,400
2,230
4
4
2
2
A number of new faces joined the Building /Inspection .r
Department in 1985. Peter DiMatteo, Building Commis-
sioner for seven years, left the department in June =r
for a career in the private sector. Wiring Inspec-
tor, William Corcoran, filled in as acting building
commissioner until Steve Frederickson was appointed
to the position in August. Dave Patnaude has taken
over the duties of Building Inspector from Brad
Nyhan, who left Lexington to become Building Commis-
sioner in Concord. Finally, Joe Doherty has re-
placed Joe Barrell as Plumbing /Gas /Mechanical
Inspector.
Building Permits. The role of the Building Depart-
ment is to ensure that all construction is performed
in accordance with the Massachusetts State Building
Code, State Electrical Code, State Plumbing Code and
State Gas Code.
By state law, building permits are required to con-
struct, reconstruct, alter, repair or demolish any
structure. This includes, but is not limited to
buildings, sheds, decks, walls, fences, signs,
siding, roofing and wood stoves. The department
reviews plans and performs inspections at various
stages of construction to be certain that all codes
and by -laws are adhered to. Through these reviews
and inspections we try to prevent construction
problems from occuring and correct code violations
so that hazardous conditions do not exist.
Building Activity. As can be seen by the charts
below, 1985 was another all time high for Lexington
BuiZding Department Staff. L /R: PearZ Lewis,
Secretary; William Corcoran; Joseph Doherty; Steven
Frederickson, BuiZding Comissioner; David Patnaude.
both in the number of permits issued and construc-
tion valuation:
Construction has begun at Pheasant Brook Estates, a
development of 65 single family residences on land
formerly owned by Green and White between Maple and
Woburn Streets. Many other residential developments
also are underway, typically consisting of three to
six houses. Commercial development continues at a
high pace. Cranberry Hill Office Park on a knoll
behind the Minute Man Tech. entrance drive is now
occupied, and Hartwell House, a restaurant on Hart-
well Avenue is now open for business. Custance
Place, an office building on Bedford Street, nears
completion, while across the way, Lexington Lumber,
a long time landmark, was demolished (see photos) to
make way for more offices.
Developers continue to acquire land on which to
build. As prices on houses rise, and available land
PART I -TOTAL PERMIT
ACTIVITY
Reported value of
Single
Multi
Additions/
Commercial
Year*
Bldg.
Elec.
Plbg /Gas /Mech
all construction **
Family
Family
Alterations
Stoves
1985
776
824
617
$33,354,110
73
1 * **
602
57
1984
774
831
647
43,375,847
47
1
587
78
1983
748
718
618
14,603,888
80 * * **
1 * * * **
531
73
1982
730
718
571
13,633,155
27
-
432
111
1981
774
730
590
26,820,154
17
25
502
138
*
All construction
categories not
included
** Actual construction valuation is higher
* ** Franklin School conversion /38 units total
* * ** Includes 44 condominiums
* * * ** Muzzey School conversion to 71 condominiums
PART II - More explicit breakdown of building permits
New units -
Residential
115*
Repairs and alterations
224
New units -
Commercial
4
Stoves and Fireplaces
57
Additions -
Residential
230
Swimming pools
8
Additions -
Commercial
14
Solar systems
10
Roofing and
Siding
107
* Includes 4 single family residences converted
to two - family
dwellings, not included in
PART I.
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Building/ inspection
As lumberyard on Bedford Street disappears...
diminishes, lots previously considered unbuildable
now become more feasible. Also, as the cost of
homes rise, people have found it more practical to
add on to their existing homes rather than move.
This has resulted in an increase of building permits
for addition, as well as permits for siding, roofing
and wood stove installations.
Zoning By -Laws. By far, the most common zoning
violations involve businesses in residential areas.
This appears to be a sign of the times, as more
families turn to home businesses to supplement
incomes. Resolving these violations has sometimes
resulted in time consuming court cases. In the last
five months five cases were resolved in court and
several others settled out of court.
J,
-G
Office building goes up across street.
public use within the town, including pharmacy
scales, taxi meters, gas pumps and oil trucks. If
the inspection passes, the device is then sealed.
All devices are checked at least once a year. If
people believe there is a problem with a measuring/
weighing instrument in the Town, they may contact
the building department for investigation. Using
devices and measures set to state standards the
sealer checked nearly 300 pieces of measuring
equipment, adjusting 22, not sealing 20, condemning
four gasoline meters and not sealing 18 gasoline
meters and two taxi meters. He also tested 462
measured quantities of food products on sale in
town; 374 were correctly weighed or measured while
56 were under and 32 over stated quantity.
The Building Code Board of Appeals this year met
The Sealer of Weights and Measures is a part -time three times and variances were granted for 91
position under the jurisdiction of the building Hartwell Avenue, 10 Maguire Road and 20 Maguire
department. Duties are to determine the accuracy of Road.
all weights and measuring devices in commercial or
PBC Reactivated For School Modernizations
The Permanent Building Committee (PBC) has been
meeting since summer 1985 specifically to review the
Permanent Building Committee. L/R seated: Mary Lou
Touart; Kenneth Laurence; James ScanZon; William
Kennedy, Chairman; Herbert Grossimon. Standing:
Theodore Edson; EmanueZe Coscia (ex- officio); AZfred
Daniels.
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I,
town's buildings, especially the schools, and to
recommend appropriate maintenance and /or repairs,
including modifications needed because of the
planned grade level reorganization.
The committee has hired an architect, who is present-
ly preparing a study of changes required to bring
Lexington schools up to current standards in aspects
such as maintenance and provision for handicaps as
well as to accomodate curriculum changes. Costs for
the various needed projects will also be estimated.
- The committee's recommendations will be submitted to
the selectmen, school committee, capital expendi-
tures and the appropriation committees as part of
the budget process. The finalized PBC report, incor-
porating the architect's specifics and budget prior-
' ities, will be presented to the 1986 Annual Town
Meeting.
Special Permit Requests Tax Appeals Board
Board of Appeals. L/R front: Robert Gary; Thomas Taylor, Chairman; Natalie Riffin, Vice Chairman; Clarence
Turners Anne Scigli.ano. Middle: EveZyn Cole, Administrative Clerks Mary Miley, Associate; Susan Beck,
Associate. Rear: Associates Robert Whitman, Eric Clarke, William Hays. Absent: John McWeeney, Associate.
The Board of Appeals acted on 98 petitions during
1985. Among them were twice as many requests for
special permits as for variances.
Requests for special permits for the conversion of
one - family dwellings to two - family dwellings in
single residential zones, especially those adjacent
to Central Business Districts, force the board to
consider whether, in granting approval, it is in fact
approving rezoning, clearly the province of town
meeting. Input from the planning board is weighed
heavily in the deliberation of such cases, which are
certain to increase as land and housing values rise
and family sizes decline.
Requests for variances of dimensional controls for
construction of single - family residences or additions
to them are also on the increase, for similar
reasons. In all such cases, whether or not the lot
is of sufficient size to allow adequate parking is a
major factor in the consideration.
Requests for approval of traffic plans, especially as
they relate to proposed development of office parks,
also show signs of increase as the town awaits
implementation of major traffic improvements in the
Hartwell Avenue /Bedford Street and Marrett /Forbes
Roads areas. Proposed traffic plans for Kiln Brook
IV and Kiln Brook V off Hartwell Avenue took up a
considerable amount of the board's time this year and
presented the opportunity for it and the developer to
work with the planning board in arriving at a
solution. Imposing restrictions on tenants' and
employees' arrival and departure times in order to
avoid peak traffic flows appears to be a reasonable
stop -gap measure for the present.
The board is also witnessing requests by certain
businesses, i.e., gasoline service stations and
ambulatory health care clinics, to erect larger
signs. Each petition is considered on the basis of
similar examples throughout the town, the proposed
location of the sign, justification of need, and
overall impact on the neighborhood.
In all its decisions, the board weighs heavily the
provisions of the zoning by -law, neighborhood impact
and guidance from the planning board.
Section 3..2.1 of the Zoning By -Law of the Town of
LgCOn ;provides that "the Board of Appeals shall`
hear and decide appeals taken by any person ag-
grieved by reason of his inability to obtain a per-
mit or enforcement action from any administrative
officer under the provisions of '`Chapter 40A, General
Laws, by the regional planning agency in whose area
the Town is 'situated or by any person including an
officer or board of the Town, or of any abutting
city or town aggrieved by an 'order or decision of
the Building Commissioner, or other administrative .
official in violation of any provision of Chapter
40A, General Laws, or of this By- Law..."
Environment 87
Board of Appeals
1985 record of decisions listed in the order in which
hearings were scheduled. Decisions may be subject to
conditions. For details please see the decisions on
file with Lexington's Town Clerk.
January
1. 225 Waltham St., Moore Homes, Inc. A Special
Permit was granted for conversion of the one family
dwelling on Lot B to accommodate two families.
2. 80 Westview St., John A. Rizzo. Special Permit
granted to maintain a temporary office trailer on the
property for one year. Expires 12/31/85.
3. 70 Westview St., Dupree Associates. Traffic plan
for Kiln Brook IV was scheduled for review by the
Board of Appeals. Dupree Associates had not met with
the Planning Board. The hearing was continued to
allow Planning Board review.
4. 52 Lowell St., Rosina Busa. Special Permits were
granted for the operation of a roadside stand and for
the seasonal sale of Christmas trees and wreaths
until June 1, 1986 at Sun Valley Farms.
5. 41 Preston Rd., Sidney D. and Freida Alpert. A
hearing was scheduled on a petition for a special
permit for the continued use of a shed located on the
premises. The request was withdrawn by petitioner
with the approval of the Board.
6. Lot at corner of Myrna & Carl Roads. John and
Maureen Gilbert requested a variance of dimensional
controls (frontage requirements) to build a single
family house on Lot 35, Assessors' Map 76. The
petition was denied.
7. 443 Lincoln St., Albert R. Piantedosi. A Use
variance was renewed to allow for the temporary
parking of motor vehicles in a fenced area, subject
to conditions. Valid to 1/16/87.
8. 4 Spencer St., John W. and Barbara Flaherty. A
Special Permit was granted for the continued use of
the house as located.
9. 915 Waltham St., Texaco, Inc. A Petition for
Special Permit for the construction of a canopy was
denied.
10. 6 North Hancock St., Richard P. Folson. A
petition for a Special Permit for take out food at
Hancock Market was heard. Discussion continued to
February 14.
11. 70 Westview St., Dupree Associates' Traffic Plan
for Kiln Brook IV was accepted by unanimous vote of
the Board of Appeals.
February
12. 18 Boulder Rd., Richard and Lee Marzilli. A
Variance of dimensional controls was granted to allow
an addition to their single family house.
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13. 39 Lincoln St., Donald M. Crocker, Jr. and
Sandra C. Crocker. A Variance of dimensional
controls was granted to allow an addition to their
single family house.
14. 23 Pearl St., Stephen Puleo's request for a
variance of dimensional controls for an addition
(already built) was denied.
15. 62 Harding Rd., James W. Driscoll and Elizabeth
MacEachron. A Special Permit was granted for the
continued use of the single family house as located.
16. 6 North Hancock St., Richard P. Folsom. A
hearing, begun in January was continued to February
14. Petitioner wished to be allowed to cook the
"take out" food on the premises before selling it.
Discussion continued to February 28.
17. 22 Muzzey St., Daniel C. Yuill, Twenty Muzzey
Realty Trust. A Special Permit was granted for the
conversion of a one family dwelling to accommodate
two families.
18. 31 Chase Ave., Elaine M. Sullivan. A Special
Permit was granted for the continued use of the
single family house.
19. 197 Massachusetts Ave., Richard Vasapolli was
granted a Special Permit to operate a Karate School
for group, private, children's classes and arobics.
20. 2 Wallis Ct., Wallis Court Associates. Requests
for variances from Section 11, off - street parking
requirements were made. An incorrect parking plan
was submitted. Hearing continued to March.
21. 6 North Hancock St., Richard P. Folsom. A
Special Permit was granted for take out food service.
Expires March 1, 1987.
March
22. 2 Wallis Ct., Wallis Court Associates. A request
for Variances from off - street parking requirements
was denied.
23. 324 Marrett Rd., Gulf Refining & Marketing Co. A
Special Permit was granted for a sign.
24. 229 Follen Rd., Bruce A. Maloof, Ph.D. A Special
Permit was granted to Dr. Maloof to use a portion of
his residence as an office. Expires April 14, 1990.
25. 58 Middle St., Thomas M. and Virginia A. R.
Cahill. A Special Permit was granted to allow a
trailer on the lot to be used as a temporary
dwelling. Expires 3/28/86.
April
26. 130 Pleasant St., Lexington Montessori School
Inc. A Special Permit was granted for an addition.
Board of Appeals
27. 14 Curve St., Elizabeth L. Collins. A Variance 42. 435 Concord Ave., Suzanne Miller. A Special
of dimensional controls was granted to allow an Permit was granted to operate a nursery /day care
addition. center for 15 children.
28. 915 Waltham St., Texaco, Inc. A Variance of 43. 99 East St., David J. O'Brien. A Special Permit
dimensional controls was granted for construction of was granted for construction of an inground swimming
a canopy. pool.
29. 22 Woodpark Circle, Judith and George Farr. A
Special Permit was granted for the construction of an
inground swimming pool.
May
30. 10 Pearl St., Robert Mabardy. A Special Permit
was granted for construction of an inground swimming
pool.
31. 72 Lowell St., David and Janice Hui. A Special
Permit was granted for the alteration of a one family
dwelling to accommodate two families.
32. 371 Massachusetts Ave., Paul H. Budlong, North
Shore, Inc., d /b /a Party Pal. A Special Permit was
granted for an internally illuminated wall sign.
33. 537 Lowell St., Hugh M. Leichtman. A Special
Permit was granted to Dr. Leichtman to continue to
use the remodeled barn for living quarters. Expires
May 18, 1986.
34. 35 Bedford St., Health Stop Medical Management,
Inc. A request for a standing sign was withdrawn
with the Board's approval.
35. 1088 Massachusetts Ave., Wendy Tighe- Hendrickson.
A request for Special Permit to use a portion of a
residence as an office. The hearing was postponed
with the Board's approval.
36. 211 Massachusetts Ave., Gaye Pickrel. A Special
Permit was granted to operate an ice cream and
dessert shoppe and a kitchen for "Goodies take out
menu."
37. 21 Pearl St., Michael L. Libin. A Variance of
dimensional controls was granted for an addition.
38. 30 Albemarle Ave., Mary T. Brennan's request for
a Variance of dimensional controls to construct a
dwelling was denied.
39. 26 Liberty Ave., Elizabeth M. Gaughan. A
Variance of dimensional controls to construct a
dwelling was granted.
40. 1088 Massachusetts Ave., Wendy Tighe- Hendrickson.
A Special Permit was granted to use a portion of her
residence as an office for the practice of counseling
as a licensed psychologist.
41. 15 Utica St., James H. Burke. A Variance of
dimensional controls was granted to attach a Solar
Sunspace addition to the side of the house.
June
44. 643 Waltham St., James B. Catalano. A Special
Permit was granted to continue operations of a retail
business of selling flowers, produce and plants grown
on the premises. Expires 5/12/87.
45. 196 Woburn St., David Modoono's hearing on a
petition to carry on the operations of a roadside
stand and sale of related wholesale products, as well
as Christmas trees in season was continued to July
11, 1985.
46. 231 Bedford St., Carmen and Annette Lombardo.
Variances were granted to allow parking on the rear
portion of the lot, which is zoned residential.
47. 321 Woburn St., Tole Rocchi. A Special Permit
was granted for take out food service at the grocery
store at Countryside.
48. 101 Spring St., John J. and Jacquelyn M. Geany.
A Special Permit was granted to allow the continued
use of the dwelling as located on the property.
49. 101 Spring St., John J. and Jacquelyn M. Geany.
A Variance of dimensional controls was granted to add
a second floor to the dwelling.
July
50. 5 Fletcher Ave., Ellen G. and John J. Alaimo. A
Variance of dimensional controls was granted for a
deck.
51. 22 Muzzey St., Daniel C. Yuill, Twenty Muzzey
Realty Trust. A Variance of dimensional controls was
granted for an addition.
52. 238 Wood St., M.I.T. Lincoln Laboratory. A
Special Permit granted 9/27/84 was amended to permit
construction of a paint shop.
53. 111 Adams St., Carole Esserian. A Special Permit
was granted to install an inground swimming pool.
54. 26 Blossomcrest Rd., Lawrence Elliott. A Special
Permit was granted to install an above ground
swimming pool.
55. 19 Valley Rd., Douglas and Cynthia Baker. A
Variance of dimensional controls was granted for a
second floor addition.
56. 196 Woburn St., David Modoono. The hearing on a
petition for Special Permit for a roadside stand was
continued to August 8 with the Board's approval.
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Board of Appeals
August
57. 321 Marrett Rd., Glenn Comeau. A Special Permit
was granted to Mr. Comeau to operate Glen Eric's
Delicatesssen and Sandwich Shop. Expires 8/8/87.
58. 32 Winter St., Randall H. Hicks et al. A Special
Permit was granted for continued use of dwelling.
59. 15 Sutherland Rd., Diane Jellis. A request for
Variance of dimensional controls to add a deck was
denied.
60. 38 Meriam St., Estate of Marjorie S. Emery,
Wilbur M. Jaquith and George W. Butterworth,
Executors. Variance to reduce lot area was granted.
61. 7 Roosevelt Rd., Richard W. and Mildred Ham. A
Special Permit was granted for the continued use of
the single family dwelling as located.
62. 7 Roosevelt Rd., Richard and Mildred Ham. A
Variance of dimensional controls was granted to
permit construction of an addition.
63. 55 Pleasant St., Bruce E. and Susan S. Novich. A
variance of dimensional controls was granted to allow
a second floor addition.
64. 125 Hartwell Ave., Rolm Corporation. A Special
Permit was granted to enlarge a sign.
65. 93 Hancock St., H.H.H., Inc. d /b /a Lexington
Gardens. A request to amend a Special Permit to
allow the garden shop and nursery to be open on
Sundays was denied.
66. 12 Hartwell Ave., Leggat Co., Inc. A Special
Permit was granted for a temporary sign.
67. 35 Arcola St., Robert and Phyllis Frazier. A
Special Permit was granted for the continued use of
the house as located.
68. 35 Arcola St., Robert and Phyllis Frazier. A
Variance was granted to enclose a porch.
69. 922 Waltham St., Nicholas A. Cannalonga. A
Special Permit (SPS) was granted for development and
use of land (which is in a CD - Planned Commercial
District) for an office building.
September
70. 21 Winthrop Rd., William Hutchins. A Special
Permit was granted for the continued use of a three
car garage as located on the premises since 1920.
72. 91 Hartwell Ave., Mortimer B.Zuckerman and Edward
H. Linde, Trustees of 91 Hartwell Avenue Trust
(formerly 85 Hartwell Avenue Trust) c/o Boston
Properties. A Special Permit was granted for a
standing non - illuminated sign.
73. 10 Independence Ave., Elizabeth and Jon Westling.
A request for Variance of dimensional controls to add
an addition was denied.
74. 196 Woburn St., David Modoono. A request for
Special Permit to operate a commercial greenhouse and
retail nursery was withdrawn with the Board's
approval.
75. 20 Maguire Rd., Dupree Associates. Traffic Plan
for Kiln Brook V was accepted by the Board.
76. 269 -277 Bedford St. Mobil Oil Corporation's
request for a Variance of dimensional controls for
construction of a flat deck canopy over the pump
islands at the gasoline service station was denied.
77. 269 -277 Bedford St., Mobil Oil Corporation. A
Special Permit was granted for one free standing
illuminated sign.
78. 35 Bedford St., Health Stop Personal Physician
Care. Special Permit granted for a standing sign.
October
79. 94 Hartwell Ave., The Restaurant Realty Trust,
Alfred P. Tropeano, Trustee. A Special Permit was
granted for one standing, non - illuminated sign.
80. 52 Waltham St., Dennis R. Lowe and Barry P.
Devenna. A Special Permit was granted for one non -
illuminated standing sign.
81. 30 Hancock St., Mary M. Jones, Trustee, 30
Hancock Street Trust. A Variance of dimensional
controls was granted to remove a flat roof from a
portion of the house and replace it with a pitched
roof with overhang and gutter.
82. 3 Pheasant Lane, Carole L. and Haig Sarian. A
Special Permit was granted to install an inground
swimming pool.
83. 196 Woburn St., David Modoono. A Special Permit
was granted for use of the premises to operate a
trucking service. Permit is valid for 3 months.
84. 2 Forbes Rd., Honeywell E.O.D. A Special Permit
(SPS) was granted for a storage building addition.
85. Land at Hartwell Avenue and Maguire Road, Maguire
71. 531 Massachusetts Ave., Arthur Ryan and Francis Road Realty Trust. Steven Colangelo's petition for a
Molle. A Variance of dimensional controls was Variance of dimensional controls so that an office
granted so that the house could be enlarged. building might be constructed on 2.24 acres of land,
instead of 3 acres, was denied.
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Board of Appeals
86. Land at Hartwell Avenue and Maguire Road, Maguire
Road Realty Trust. The request for a Special Permit
(SPS) with site plan review to construct a building
for offices and research and development was
withdrawn with the Board's approval.
December
93. 1403 Massachusetts Ave. (Old Munroe School), Arts
Lexington and Share -A -Ride. A Special Permit was
granted for a standing sign.
87. 27 Muzzey St., Kemm Realty Trust IV, Donald H. 94. 52B Waltham St., Grant Cole Realtors. A Special
Katz, Trustee. A Special Permit was granted so that Permit was granted for a standing sign.
the petitioner may use the premises as a general
purpose office building under certain conditions. 95. 110 Hartwell Ave., Hartwood Limited Partnership.
A Special Permit was granted for a standing sign.
November
96. 238 Wood St., Massachusetts Institute of
88. 22 Fair Oaks Dr., John J. Downing, Jr., Stuart Technology Lincoln Laboratory. Petitioner's request
Joseph Ryan, Lisa and William Lahey. A Special to withdraw a petition (to construct a 7200 square
Permit was granted to allow the continued use of the foot addition to an existing building) was granted by
property as a single - family residence as it has been unanimous vote of the Board because the plans for the
located since 1936. addition were changed. Addition will not be built.
89. 123 Maple St., Clifton C. Larson. A petition for 97. 24 Lincoln St., Hayden Precision Ice Skating
Variance to extend a carport was denied. Teams. A Special Permit was granted for sale of
Christmas trees.
90. 764 Massachusetts Ave., Follen Church Society. A
Special Permit was granted to sell Christmas trees. 98. 95 Hayden Ave., Ledgemont Research Park
Valid to 12/31/90. Associates Limited Partnership, c/o The Beal
Companies. Modification of existing special permits
91. 959 Waltham St., Lexington Lodge of Elks. A to allow the remodeling of an existing building to
Special Permit was granted to allow parking of create additional office space and to add parking
trailers to be used for distribution of telephone spaces was granted.
books. Valid to 3/31/86.
92. 113 Hartwell Ave., Allied Instrumentation
Laboratory. A Special Permit was granted to extend a
concrete platform truck dock.
LexHAB: Muzzey Occupied... Next?
Muzzey SchooZ Building.
In 1985, the Lexington Housing Assistance Board,
known as LexRAB, completed its second full year,
members having first met in December 1983 following
passage of a special act of the Legislature. Under
the act, LexHAB was authorized as a non - profit cor-
poration to hold property for the public benefit in
order to meet the town's housing needs.
LexHAB's task for the past two years has been most
associated with the occupancy of Muzzey Junior High
School as converted into 71 condominiums, 61 sold to
individuals and families in need of "affordable"
housing and 10 sold to LexHAB for rental as low to
moderate income apartments. The 140 -plus family
interviews LexHAB conducted in the 1984 selection of
condominium purchasers proved good training for the
board's year -long tenant selection process that
ended in late fall.
_ After more than six months' deliberation and idea
_ exchange with many town boards, tenant selection
criteria were reviewed with the selectmen and mailed
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LexHAB
to prospective applicants in early July. Notices of
the opening of the application list were published
in the local newspaper and several metropolitan area
papers. Approximately 120 applications were re-
ceived during the registration period. Of these 78
were qualified under the assets and income guide-
lines. Ten applications were originally accepted;
for a variety of reasons several applicants with-
drew during the fall. A total of 19 acceptances
were given before the 10 units were rented. These
units house a total of 24 persons.
LexHAB developed leases which were signed in all
cases either with the tenant directly or with the
Lexington Housing Authority. A tenants' handbook
was also prepared and made available to all occup-
ants of LexHAB's units.
Early in 1985, LexHAB opened a temporary office in
Countryside Village in space graciously made avail-
able by the Lexington Housing Authority. Rental
applications were mailed and processed there. In
October, LexHAB moved its office to available space
within the Muzzey High building and now has a part -
time office person.
Currently, LexHAB is looking into the possibilities
of obtaining additional units to house persons or
families of low to moderate income. Purchase funds
are not presently available, but are anticipated
from the sale of comdominium units at Potter's Pond
under an agreement between the developer and the
town.
Lexington Youth Commission: Helping Each Other
The Youth Commission brings young people and adults
together to plan and participate in educational and
community service programs. Not only has this been
a learning experience for participants, but the town
has benefitted from more effective communication
between adults and youth, as encouraged through the
commission's efforts.
Since the commission is a large group, four sub-
groups were formed for different types of projects:
Recreation, Senior Citizens, Student Government Day
1985 and Drug /Alcohol.
The senior citizens project was a winter holiday
dinner at the high school with the students and
senior citizens involved in the SPANS (Student Pals
and Neighborly Seniors) program. (See COA report
for description of this program.)
Preparation for Student Government Day began in
early spring when all high school juniors heard town
officials describe their jobs. Students then chose
which job they wanted to explore further and enact
after on- the -job training. Twenty -one students were
Youth Commission. L/R seated: Jennifer Hart,
Elizabeth Frey, Daniel Murphy, Fiona Rotberg.
Standing: Anthony Porter; Robert Fish; Donna
Boudreau; Steven Burri; Meg Evans; Sean Maloney;
Emily Donovan; J. J. Sakey; Andrew Aufiero; Deborah
Agranat; Andrew Greif; Nancy Barter, Chairman;
William Dailey, Selectman. Absent adults: John
McGirr, James CataZdo, Ronald Marble; youth: Andrew
Gower, Eric Hansen.
92 People
picked by lottery to "become" selectmen, school
committee members, police chief, fire chief, town
moderator, director of public works, schools super-
intendent, planning board member and town manager on
April 10, 1985. That evening the student officials
were recognized by town meeting. The 1986 Student
Government Day will be expanded by two more posi-
tions- -Town Clerk and Recreation. Director.
Work on Alcohol /Drug Awareness Week began in spring
and the campaign took place in October. Junior high
schools were visited by Chairman Nancy Barter, ex-
Patriots football player Ron Burton and commission
member Gail Previte. Police Lt. Steven Corr, commis-
sion member Sean Maloney, LHS football player Bart
Graf and police safety officer Thomas Raboin visted
all elementary schools.
For the first time in four years all 1400 high school
students were able to fit in one room - -the gymnasium
to witness convicts of the Lancaster Correctional
Program, introduced by LHS student -youth commis-
sioner Fiona Rotberg, testify how crimes as serious
as robbery and murder were directly caused by use or
need to support drug /alcohol habits. Immediately
following the convicts report and discussions two
high school students approached the inmates, acknow-
ledging a problem. The commission has learned that
one student has since changed his lifestyle. The
junior high school programs also brought similar
response from two students, along with a request to
"get to the seventh graders ". Parents and school
administrators have thanked the commission for the
programs and asked for more, reaching to groups as
young as fifth graders.
The commission works hard on its activities and
E stands ready to help youth, both those with problems
and those who can be recognized in accomplishments.
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3 Winners of the 1985 Youth Recognition Award, pre-
sented on Patriots Day to young people who have made
outstanding contributions to town and school, were
Chris Velis, Kris O'Sullivan and Rachel Cohen.
Housing Authority Spends Year At the Drawing Board
The December 1984 award of state Executive Office of
Communities and Development (EOCD) funding for two
special needs housing projects has kept the Lexing-
ton Housing Authority either at the drawing board or
shuttling back and forth to Boston.
The projected house for special needs residents on a
Hill Street town -owned lot has gone through wetland
hearings and the state has given permission for it
to be a four - bedroom house (half of the original
proposal) due to wetland limitations of the land.
The authority is still negotiating to purchase the
house at 45 Forest Street that now serves mentally
retarded adults. Since the EOCD grant funds both
acquisition and renovation, the authority is also
preparing remodeling plans for approval.
In the meantime, following another EOCD grant, plans
and specifications for modernization and capital
improvement at Greeley and Vynebrooke villages are
nearly ready for state approval. Fire safety equip-
ment was upgraded this year in these two older
housing developments for the elderly: Fire alarm
panels and smoke and heat detectors were installed
in their common areas and new 110 -volt smoke detec-
tors were added to each apartment at Greeley, with
the previously - installed battery- operated alarms
left on the ceilings in case of prolonged power
failure.
In August the board voted to approve and accept the
contract between EOCD and the authority for funding
of health monitoring services for our elder resi-
dents. The program was originally proposed and is
sponsored by the Visiting Nurse and Community Health
Inc. The Senior Health Monitor Project is a pilot
program to see what kind of health services will be
most effective to help keep elder residents out of
hospitals or nursing homes, feeling good in their
own homes. At present there are 25 clients in the
program.
Continuing responsibilities of the authority include
three housing areas for the elderly and handicapped,
as well as other programs to house people needing
housing assistance.
GREELEY VILLAGE - -was opened in September 1968 and
consists of 25 buildings containing four apart-
ments each plus the Community Building. (State
program of 100 subsidies for elderly)
VYNEBROOKE VILLAGE - -was opened in March 1973 and
consists of four buildings containing 12 apart-
ments each plus the community building, mainte-
nance office and garage. (State program of 48
subsidies for elderly and handicapped).
COUNTRYSIDE VILLAGE - -was opened in September 1982
and consists of five buildings containing 12
apartments each plus the community building,
which also houses the housing authority office,
maintenance workshop and a garage. (Federal
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Lexington Housing Authority. L /R: Lillian
MacArthur, Vice Chairman; James McLaughlin,
Chairman; Joseph Rooney, Treasurers William Spencer.
Absent: Donald Wilson, Assistant Treasurer; Rita
Sullivan, Executive Director and Secretary.
program of 60 subsidies for elderly and handi-
capped).
State 707 Program -- rental subsidies for 16, elderly,
handicapped and family units.
State 705 Program -- rental subsidy for one low income
family.
HUD Section 8 Program -- rental subsidies for 58,
elderly, disabled and family housing.
Federal 067 Program -- rental subsidies for 17 single
family LHA owned homes.
Parker Manor Condos - -(LHA owned) seven units of
family, handicapped and elderly housing.
Well- elderly clinics are conducted by Visiting Nurse
and Community Health for all town residents over age
60 once a month at each of the senior handicapped
housing villages. In addition, Cary Memorial Li-
brary sends a rotating collection of large print
books to each village every month, and LEXPRESS
provides hourly service to Lexington Center and
other shopping areas.
The housing authority is a corporate body composed
of five members serving five -year terms; four are
elected and one is appointed by the Secretary of
Executive Office of Communities and Development.
The authority operates under Chapter 121B of the
Commonwealth and has the power to finance through
federal, state or private sources or sell its own
tax - exempt bonds or notes for the acquisition and
operation of housing. The authority also has the
power of eminent domain.
The authority office with three full time persons is
open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Regular meetings of the board are held on the third
Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Conference
Room at One Countryside Village. The annual meeting
and election of officers is held in open session on
the third Tuesday in April. All meetings are open
(except for occasional executive session) and the
public is invited to attend.
Detailed financial reports of the Lexington Housing Authority are available for inspection at the au
ity and selectmen's offices, according to Chapter 121E of the General Laws of the Commonwealth.
People 93
COA Sets Up Shop in New Home, Expands Program
Council on Aging. L /R: Gladys Scanlon; Edith Cheever; Jacob Gardner; John Eddison, Selectman- Liaison;
Dorothy Boggia, President; Edmund Grant; Louis Tropeano; Terrence Gent, Vice President; Wendell Benmay,
Treasurer; Linda Crew Vine, Executive Director.
Sunshine flooded the outdoor opening ceremonies as
well as the entire new Lexington Senior Center on
September 29, 1985. (Hurricane "Gloria" had knocked
out electricity two days earlier.) On that after-
noon the Council on Aging officially moved into its
new quarters, designed to provide facilities and
space for improved offerings and services for the
older adult.
The generosity and valuable work of the Lexington
Friends of the COA contributed immensely to the
center, inspiring lasting gratitude.
To support and guide the growing center activities,
a new full -time executive director was hired in
summer. She oversees a staff of seven part- timers,
including all who served at the previous Meriam
Street quarters. The center is now open from 8:30
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Major services and concerns of the COA and center
are described below.
1) Educational and Recreational Program continue to
be an integral aspect of the senior center. Adult
basic education classes are held at the new center
with the agenda ranging from advanced French classes
to chair caning. Daily recreational programs may
include pool, bridge, senior chorus, area trips, and
movies. The monthly Newsletter keeps people informed
on daily Center activities, trips and current issues
pertinent to older adults.
2) Nutritional Services are available at the Senior
Center. Hot, nutritious noon -time Congregate Meals
are served Monday through Thursday to older adults.
The meal program serves as a social outlet for many
seniors living alone who might otherwise not prepare
a balanced meal. Home Delivered Meals are available
to home -bound elderly as well as to anyone in Lexing-
ton who is ill, injured, or recuperating five days a
week. Two meals a day are prepared at Symmes Hos-
pital and delivered each weekday morning by about 40
to 45 dedicated volunteers.
3) Social Day Care Program is targeted at meeting
the needs of frail adults. Goals of the program are
to improve the mental and physical state of older
adults by providing a structured outlet for social
interaction. The Day Care Program meets twice
Scenes at Senior Center Opening. L: COA President Dorothy Boggia and Board of Selectmen Chairman Paul
Marshall cut ribbon. R: A large crowd attends.
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Council on Aging
Gift Shop items being sorted by Toni Elliot.
Proceeds go to the "Friends of the COA."
weekly with a varied agenda from chair exercises to
current event discussions.
4) The SPANS Program (Student Pals and Neighborly
Seniors), sponsored by the Senior Center and Lexing-
ton High School, is an intergenerational program
which seeks to "span" the generations by developing
friendships between senior citizens and high school
students. Students participating in the program
develop a friendship with their older friends by
visiting them weekly. In addition, the students
attend a weekly class where they learn about various
aspects of the aging process.
5) The Library, which might very well be the show-
place of the Senior Center, is an inviting haven for
drop -in browsing, dipping into magazines or news-
papers, or for more concentrated reading. It is
also a circulating library with a focus on the needs
and tastes of our members. About 10,000 books and
many magazine and newspaper subscriptions have been
donated. Many dedicated volunteers have been cata-
loging the collection and will be staffing the lib-
rary every weekday 9:30 to 4:30. Future plans in-
clude building up our large print collection and
acquiring books on a variety of topics relating to
aging. A sizeable record collection is also being
organized.
Sorting Books for COA Library. L /R: Mary Leonard,
volunteer and Anne Novak, librarian.
6) The Windowpane Gift Shoppe is an added dimension
to the Senior Center. It is staffed entirely by
volunteers selling hand made objects, traditional
gift shop items (i.e. cards and stationery) and
small items of value such as antiques, etc. Items
for the shop are both donated and taken on a consign-
ment basis.
7) Plans for 1986 include expansion and creation of
many programs. For example:
• The Congregate Lunch Program will expand to serve
five days weekly.
• Social Day Care will expand to four days weekly
and services to be made available to provide respite
care to eligible older adults.
• A new walking club is in the planning stages,
which will incorporate bi- weekly group walks to
historical sites in the area.
• With the assistance of Colonial Wireless Amateur
Radio Club, classes will be held at the center.
Town Dispenses Varied Veterans Services
The Veterans' Services program is jointly funded by
the state and the town, with rules and regulations
governed by state law. Veterans must meet certain
qualifications of service, income, residence and
type of discharge in order to receive benefits that
are designed to assist in time of crisis. These
benefits range from everyday living expenses to
medical assistance. In the past year, the Veteran's
Services Office administered direct benefits to 17
local veterans and their dependents, a 42 percent
increase over the previous year.
The local office also offers guidance to veterans
and their dependents who are applying for Federal
Veterans Administration programs such as pensions,
compensation, burial benefits and loans. Several
dozen received this type of assistance.
This office is open for business during posted hours
under the responsibility of the part -time Human
Services Coordinator. Veterans should telephone in
advance for appointments.
FY 84 FY 85
PAYROLL $ 9,477 $10,429
EXPENSES 10,721 10,499
PERSONNEL Part Time 1 1
People 95
Registrars Surprised by Success of Mail Census
The 1985 annual town and school census was taken by certified as duly qualified registered voters of the
mail for the first time. This was done with some town and returned to the petitioners who then must
trepidation but proved very successful, with a 98 file them with the Secretary of the Commonwealth.
percent return. A few returns dribbled in all year
up to and including November, but hopefully all the As of early December, one petition to have a non -
upcoming 1986 census will have timely returns. binding advisory question placed on the ballot for
the 1986 Annual Town Election was submitted with a
Six initiative petitions to amend the Constitution total of 2,036 names; of these 1750 were certified.
of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts were submitted The selectmen have determined that the petition will
with a total of 5,845 signatures, each of which was not appear on the local election ballot due to insuf-
checked with the official voter registration rec- ficient number of certified signatures.
ords. Of the 5,845 names, 4,998 signatures were
BOARD OF REGISTRARS
REGISTERED
PRECINCT VOTERS DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN UNENROLLED
REGISTERED VOTERS AS OF FEBRUARY 12, 1985 (For Annual Town Election)
1
2,144
1,180
407
557
2
2,167
1,274
367
526
3
2,173
1,068
413
692
4
2,349
1,209
529
611
5
2,350
1,186
436
728
6
2,272
1,123
573
576
7
2,326
1,193
486
647
8
1,961
921
438
602
9
2,337
1,078
507
752
TOTALS
20,079
10,232
4,156
5,691
REGISTERED VOTERS AS OF OCTOBER 29. 1985
1
2,033
1,122
372
539
2
2,059
1,191
341
527
3
2,076
1,005
387
684
4
2,230
1,143
485
602
5
2,245
1,107
421
717
6
2,144
1,036
545
563
7
2,212
1,134
442
636
8
1,865
852
409
604
9
2,202
1,014
463
725
TOTALS
19,066
9,604
3,865
5,597
BOARD OF REGISTRARS
Reed Kingston Taylor, Chairman
Mary C. Abegg
William B. Simmons
Mary R. McDonough, Clerk
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Town Clerk Lays Down the Rules for Office Seekers
FY 84 FY 85
PAYROLL $71,411 $75,674
EXPENSES 22,295 23,000
PERSONNEL Full Time 4 4
Part Time 54 54
Have you ever thought you might run for a town
office, or at least wondered about the process?
Unless you have been active politically there may
be some confusion as to the steps involved before
you become a winner or loser in the election game.
If you are a resident and a registered voter in
Lexington, you have met the first qualification.
Are you interested in becoming a Town Meeting Mem-
ber? You must first obtain a nomination paper from
the office of the Town Clerk, either in person or by
giving written authorization to another person.
This may be done between the middle of December and
the middle of January (election calendar will be in
the Lexington Minute -Man). You will need at least
ten signatures of duly qualified registered voters
in your precinct, although it would be advisable to
have extras.
You are entitled to a voting list of your precinct,
and may purchase a precinct map in the office of the
Town Manager. The submission deadline is noted on
the nomination paper; if returned after 5 p.m. on
that date, your name will not appear on the ballot.
Signatures are checked, and certified if qualified,
and you will be notified if you do not have the
sufficient number. You may withdraw your name as a
candidate by filing a notarized statement with the
Town Clerk by the withdrawal deadline as shown in
the election calendar. If you have the required
certified signatures and have not filed a with-
drawal, your name will appear on the ballot.
In running for major office (Selectman, Moderator,
School Committee, Planning Board, Lexington Housing
Authority), the procedure, with a few exceptions, is
as above. At least fifty signatures of duly quali-
fied registered voters from the town are required.
It is advisable to obtain at least twice that amount
for insurance and to make more people aware of your
candidacy.
You are entitled to one complete voting list and may
purchase an additional one if needed. You must
also comply with state law pertaining to campaign
financing. You will be given a pamphlet explaining
the law, a committee organization form if required,
and your first reporting form with your nomination
paper. There are periodic reporting dates and the
forms with instructions will be supplied at the
required times.
This is a very important aspect of the election
process; if not adhered to, the law requires the
town clerk to notify the attorney general. Civil
proceedings shall follow if the attorney general is
satisfied there is cause.
The whole process may sound complicated. The town
clerk's office stands ready to explain instructions
or field your questions so that you should have
smooth sailing with the legalities.
Now it's time to land the votes!
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DOG LICENSES
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$3,222.00
Female dog licenses issued . . . . . . . . .
Following is the report of the Town Clerk
for the year 1985, including all
licenses issued and fees
collected, fees collected being turned over to
the town:
DOG LICENSES
Male dog licenses issued . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . 1,074
@ $ 3.00
$3,222.00
Female dog licenses issued . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . 160
@ 6.00
960.00
Spayed female dog licenses issued . . . . .
. . . . . . . . 1,076
@ 3.00
3,228.00
Kennel licenses issued . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . 2
@ 10.00
20.00
Transfer licenses issued . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . 3
@ .25
.75
Total . .
7,430.75
Total dog licenses issued . .
. . . . . . . . 2,315
Fees turned over to town . .
. . . . . . . . 22312
@ .75
$1,734.00
3
@ .25
.75
Lexington General By -Law, Art.
XXVIII, Sec. 2 2,315
@ 1.00
2,315.00
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Town Clerk
FISH & GAME LICENSES
Resident Citizen Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 248
@ $12.50
$3,100.00
Resident Citizen Hunting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 73
@ 12.50
912.50
Resident Citizen Sporting . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 74
@ 19.50
1,443.00
Resident Citizen Minor Fishing . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 20
@ 6.50
130.00
Resident Alien Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 7
@ 14.50
101.50
Resident Alien 7 -Day Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 1
@ 11.50
11.50
Resident Citizen Trapping . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 2
@ 20.50
41.00
Non - Resident Citizen Hunting (Big Game) . . . . . .
. . . . 1
@ 48.50
48.50
Resident Citizen Sporting, Over 70 . . . . . . . .
. . . . 61
@ FREE
- - -
Resident Citizen Fishing (Paraplegic) . . . . . . .
. . . . 1
@ FREE
- - -
Resident Citizen Hunting (Paraplegic) . . . . . . .
. . . . 1
@ FREE
- - -
Resident Citizen Fishing, Age 65 - 69 . . . . . . .
. . . . 22
@ 6.25
137.50
Resident Citizen Hunting, Age 65 - 69 . . . . . .
. . . . 1
@ 6.25
6.25
Resident Citizen Sporting, Age 65 - 69 . . . . . . .
. . . . 2
@ 9.75
19.50
Archery /Primitive Firearms Stamp . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 20
@ 5.10
102.00
Waterfowl Stamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 59
@ 1.25
73.75
Total $6,127.00
Total Fish & Game Licenses issued . . . . . 593
Total Fees turned over to town . . . . . . $242.75
OTHER LICENSES, FINANCING STATEMENTS, TERMINATIONS
Marriage licenses issued 236 @ $10.00 . $2,360 00
Financing Statements recorded . .
. . 4,654.47
Terminations recorded . . . . . .
. . 230.00
Certificates & Photocopies . . . .
. . 5,756.35
Street Listings . . . . . . . . .
. . 2,428.10
Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . .
. . 1,382.00
Pole Locations . . . . . . . . . .
. . 800.00
Gasoline Permits . . . . . . . . .
. . 1,600.00
MARRIAGES BY MONTHS - 1985
ETC. SUMMARY
Dog licenses issued . . . . . . . . . . . $9,745.75
Fish & Game licenses issued . . . . . . . 6,127.00
Marriage licenses issued . . . . . . . . 2,360.00
Financing Statements recorded . . . . . . 4,654,47
Terminations recorded . . . . . . . . . 230.00
Certificates & Photocopies . . . . . . . 5,756.35
Street Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,428.10
Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,382.00
Pole Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800.00
Gasoline Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,600.00
Total receipts for 1985 . . . . . . . . $35,083.67
TOTALS 231 169 178 52 47 10 6
NUMBER OF MARRIAGES RECORDED . .
. . 231
GROOMS
BRIDES
GROOMS
BRIDES
GROOMS
BRIDES
MONTHS
TOTALS
FIRST
FIRST
SECOND
SECOND
THIRD
THIRD
JANUARY
8
6
4
2
3
0
1
FEBRUARY
3
2
1
1
2
0
0
MARCH
7
3
3
3
3
1
1
APRIL
14
10
11
4
2
0
1
MAY
22
19
17
3
4
0
1
JUNE
41
30
32
9
8
2
1
JULY
18
11
11
7
8
1
0
AUGUST
28
21
27
6
0
1
1
SEPTEMBER
32
22
28
7
4
3
0
OCTOBER
30
25
24
4
6
1
0
NOVEMBER
20
16
16
4
4
0
0
DECEMBER
7
4
4
2
3
1
0
TOTALS 231 169 178 52 47 10 6
NUMBER OF MARRIAGES RECORDED . .
. . 231
AGE
OF
THE
OLDEST GROOM . . . . 80
RESIDENTS . . . . . . . . . . .
. . 216
AGE
OF
THE
OLDEST BRIDE . . . . 78
NON- RESIDENTS . . . . . . . . .
. . 246
AGE
OF
THE
YOUNGEST GROOM . . . 20
SOLEMNIZED IN LEXINGTON . . . .
. . 134
AGE
OF
THE
YOUNGEST BRIDE . . . 20
SOLEMNIZED IN OTHER PLACES . . .
. . 97
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Town Clerk
BIRTHS BY MONTHS - 1985
(Following are the births received
up
to January
9, 1986 -
all
births
for 1985 not
received)
IN
LEXINGTON
OUT
OF
LEXINGTON
TOTALS
MONTHS TOTALS
MALES
FEMALES
MALES
FEMALES
MALES
FEMALES
JANUARY 15
0
0
9
6
9
6
FEBRUARY 16
0
0
6
10
6
10
MARCH 20
0
0
10
10
10
10
APRIL 24
0
0
14
10
14
10
MAY 28
0
0
18
10
18
10
JUNE 22
0
0
7
15
7
15
JULY 22
0
0
12
10
12
10
AUGUST 24
1
0
16
7
17
7
SEPTEMBER 22
0
0
16
6
16
6
OCTOBER 21
0
0
15
6
15
6
NOVEMBER 16
0
0
10
6
10
6
DECEMBER 2
0
0
1
1
1
1
TOTALS 232
1
0
134
97
135
97
1985 DEATHS RECEIVED UP TO JANUARY
10,
1986
(all
deaths
for
1985
not received)
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUNE JULY
AUG
SEPT
OCT
NOV DEC
TOTALS
MALE
12
9
8
12
12
9
3
15
11
12
7
9
119
FEMALE
13
18
17
16
14
10
11
11
16
17
14
10
167
RESIDENTS DIED IN LEXINGTON
MALE
4
2
1
1
3
4
1
4
1
2
0
2
25
FEMALE
1
4
3
3
5
1
3
0
6
3
5
2
36
NON RESIDENTS DIED IN LEXINGTON
MALE
1
2
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
5
1
14
FEMALE
4
6
6
4
1
3
2
3
2
6
4
2
43
RESIDENTS DIED OUT OF LEXINGTON
MALE
7
5
5
11
9
4
2
11
9
9
2
6
80
FEMALE
8
8
8
9
8
6
6
8
8
8
5
6
88
CHILDREN UNDER ONE YEAR
MALE
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
FEMALE
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
BETWEEN ONE AND NINE
MALE
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
FEMALE
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
BETWEEN TEN AND TWENTY -NINE
MALE
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
4
FEMALE
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
4
BETWEEN THIRTY AND FIFTY -NINE
MALE
2
1
0
1
5
2
0
1
2
1
0
3
18
FEMALE
4
1
1
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
2
0
13
BETWEEN SIXTY AND EIGHTY -NINE
MALE
7
5
7
7
6
6
3
13
8
7
4
5
78
FEMALE
9
14
10
11
10
5
7
7
11
12
11
7
114
NINETY AND OVER
MALE
3
2
1
2
1
1
0
0
0
4
3
1
18
FEMALE
0
2
6
4
2
3
3
2
4
5
1
3
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Town Counsel
Pursuant to Section 5 of Article XXI of the General
By -Laws of the Town of Lexington, I hereby submit
my report in writing as Town Counsel for the period
from January 1, 1985 to December 31, 1985. The
report is divided into the several sections
required by the By -Laws.
(a) All actions by or against the Town which were
pending January 1, 1985.
1. Harvey W. Newgent et al vs. Ruth Morey et als,
District Court of Central Middlesex No. 790300,
transferred to Middlesex Superior Court No. 79-
2264. Appeal from decision of the Board of Appeals
denying a variance to combine lots.
2. Gordon L. Brigham vs. George P. Wadsworth et
als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 79 -2939. Appeal
from decision of the Board of Appeals upholding the
Building Commissioner's decision relating to the
use of a building as an apartment.
3. Doris Goldstein et a1 vs. Town of Lexington et
al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 79 -2420. Action
of tort alleging injury from an improperly
maintained fence.
4. Joseph Fournier et a1 vs. Board of Appeals of
the Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No.
80 -4066. Appeal from a decision of the Board of
Appeals denying a variance to permit the
construction of a house.
5. Kenneth P. Kelley, Jr. et al vs. John D.
Bergeron et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 80-
5364. Petition to enjoin Fire Chief from imposing
discipline on firefighters while on statutory
injured leave status.
6. Alexander P. LeBlanc et al vs. Town of
Lexington et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 80-
2136. Appeal from decision of the Board of Appeals
upholding decision of the Building Commissioner and
denying a variance to allow a lot to be built upon.
7. John H. Shea vs. Ruth Morey, et als, Middlesex
Superior Court No. 80 -4984. Appeal from decision
of the Board of Appeals upholding decision of the
Building Commissioner denying a building permit.
8. Bernard Foster vs. Civil Service Commission et
als, District Court of Central Middlesex No. 80-
1013. Appeal of decision of Civil Service
Commission relating to disciplinary proceedings.
9. Colonial Development Corp. vs. Town of
Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 805506.
Petition for damages for alleged flooding of land.
10. Town of Lexington vs. James J. Welch & Co.
Inc., Middlesex Superior Court No. 80 -3141. Suit
for damages arising out of the design and
construction of the addition to Cary Memorial
Library.
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11. George Russell vs. Lexington Public School
System, United States District Court No. 78- 1546 -T.
Action for declaratory relief, injunctive relief
and damages to redress the alleged deprivation of
civil rights growing out of failure to secure
employment.
12. Daniel G. Frawley et al vs. Town of Lexington,
Middlesex Superior Court No. 81 -2175. Petition for
damages resulting form the alleged improper
maintenance of a sewer line.
13. Exxon Corporation vs. L. Joyce Hampers,
Commissioner, Department of Revenue and Board of
Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 120310.
Petition for abatement of 1982 personal property
tax.
14. Abraham Gosman vs. Board of Assessors,
Appellate Tax Board No. 115427. Petition for
abatement of 1981 real estate tax.
15. Tenneco, Inc. vs. Board of Assessors,
Appellate Tax Board No. 120191. Petition for
abatement of 1982 personal property tax.
16. Willow Ridge Land Development, Inc. vs. David
Williams et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 82-
3865. Appeal from the issuance of an order of
conditions by the Conservation Commission.
17. Ellen Curtiss vs. Town of Lexington et al,
Land Court Civil Action No. 108300. Declaratory
judgment action seeking determination of validity
of zoning bylaw provision as applied to plaintiff.
18. Town of Lexington vs. Donald G. Jones d /b /a
New England Steel Building Company, District Court
of Central Middlesex No. 820084. Suit for damages
arising out of installation of insulation in Public
Works building.
19. Board of Assessors vs. Commissioner of Revenue
and Algonquin Gas Transmission Company, Appellate
Tax Board No. 125492. Petition for rehearing on
question of valuation.
20. Board of Assessors vs. Commissioner of Revenue
and Exxon Corporation, Appellate Tax Board No.
125494. Petition for rehearing on question of
valuation.
21. Board of Assessors vs. Commissioner of Revenue
and Tenneco Inc., Appellate Tax Board No. 125493.
Petition for rehearing on question of valuation.
22. Joseph Grobel et al vs. Board of Assessors,
Appellate Tax Board No. X234743. Petition for
abatement of 1982 real estate tax.
23. Dunfey Family Corporation vs. Board of
Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 127106.
Petition for abatement of 1982 real estate tax.
Town Counsel
24. Bernard J. Rothmel et al vs. Board of
Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 127785.
Petition for abatement of 1982 real estate tax.
25. Edward H. Linde, Tr., vs. Board of Assessors,
Appellate Tax Board No. 127359. Petition for
abatement of 1982 real estate tax.
26. Harry E. Bradley vs. Board of Assessors,
Appellate Tax Board No. X235275. Petition for
abatement of 1982 real estate tax.
27. Tenneco, Inc. vs. Board of Assessors,
Appellate Tax Board No. 125258. Petition for
abatement of 1983 personal property tax.
28. Algonquin Gas Transmission Company vs. Board
of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 125364.
Petition for abatement of 1983 personal property
tax.
29. Exxon Corporation vs. Board of Assessors,
Appellate Tax Board No. 125426. Petition for
abatement of 1983 personal property tax.
30. Angelo Giaquinto et al vs. David Williams et
als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 83 -2033. Appeal
from an order of conditions issued by the
Conservation Commission.
31. Carol Sacco, PPA, et al vs. Capt. John & Son
vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No.
82 -5482. Third party action alleging negligence
for failure to properly supervise plaintiff while
on a school field trip.
32. Willow Ridge Land Development, Inc. et als,
vs. Planning Board, Middlesex Superior Court No.
83 -5719. Appeal from decision of the Planning
Board disapproving subdivision plan.
33. Exxon Corporation vs. Commissioner of Revenue
and Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No.
130119. Petition for abatement of 1983 personal
property tax.
34. Tenneco, Inc. vs. Commissioner of Revenue and
Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 130175.
Petition for abatement of 1983 personal property
tax.
35. Algonquin Gas Transmission Company vs.
Commissioner of Revenue and Board of Assessors,
Appellate Tax Board No. 130307. Petition for
abatement of 1983 personal property tax.
36. Boston Gas Company vs. Board of Assessors,
Appellate Tax Board No. 128708. Petition for
abatement of 1983 personal property tax.
37. Shell Oil Company vs. Board of Assessors,
Appellate Tax Board No. X236944. Petition for
abatement of 1983 personal property tax.
38. Dennis R. Lowe, Trustee vs. John L. Davies et
als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 84524. Appeal
from decision of the Historic Districts Commission
disapproving an application for a Certificate of
Appropriateness.
39. Alfred Shwartzer et al vs. Town of Lexington,
Middlesex Superior Court No. 84 -3075. Action for
damages resulting from an alleged fall on bleachers
at the Lexington High School fieldC
40. Frank Compangone vs. The Board of Appeals et
al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 84 -5037. Appeal
from decision of the Board of Appeals upholding the
Building Commissioner's decision to deny a building
permit.
41. Thomas J. Sullivan et al. vs. Kut Kwick Corp.
et al vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior
Court No. 80 -5258. Third party action against Town
alleging negligence in maintenance of a riding
mower machine.
42. Town of Lexington et a1 vs. Commissioner of
Education et al, Supreme Judicial Court for Suffolk
County No. 3661. Petition to determine whether
Chapter 663 of the Acts of 1983 relating to private
school busing is effective in view of the
constraints of Proposition 2 1/2.
43. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. vs. Board of
Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 133542.
Petition for abatement of 1984 real estate tax.
44. Boston Gas Company vs. Board of Assessors,
Appellate Tax Board No. 133164. Petition for
abatement of 1984 real estate tax.
(b) All actions brought by or against the Town
during 1985.
1. In the Matter of Ronald Papierski, Concord
District Court. Appeal from decision of the Board
of Selectmen relating to petitioner's dogs.
2. William Piper, Battle Green Service Center,
Inc. vs. Board of Appeals, Middlesex Superior Court
No. 85 -378. Appeal from decision of the Board of
Appeals denying a special permit for a car -wash.
3. In re Petition of Edward Tocio, Land Court
Reg. 41584. Petition to register land bordering
Town land.
4. Stephen Puleo vs. Board of Appeals, Middlesex
Superior Court No. 85 -1695. Appeal from decision
of the Board of Appeals denying a variance to add a
single story addition to a house.
5. Robert Phelan et als vs. David G. Williams et
als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 85 -1946. Appeal
from decision of the Conservation Commission
revoking an order of conditions.
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Town Counsel
6. Theodore L. Freeman vs. Planning Board,
Middlesex Superior Court No. 85 -2404. Appeal from
decision of the Planning Board denying a
subdivision.
7. Helen Sandquist vs. Town of Lexington,
Middlesex Superior Court No. 85 -638. Suit for
damages allegedly sustained as a result of
negligent maintenance of a street.
8. Jeffrey Wardwell vs. Paul W. Marshall, Concord
District Court No. 850423. Appeal from decision of
the Board of Selectmen relating to petitioner's
dog.
9. Alfred S. Busa, et al vs. Town of Lexington
Land Court, Civil Action No. 117 -196. Petition
challenging the validity of a zoning by -law
amendment.
10. H.M.H., Inc., d /b /a Lexington Gardens vs.
Thomas G. Taylor et als, Middlesex Superior Court
No. 85 -5609. Appeal from decision of the Board of
Appeals denying an amendment to a previously issued
special permit.
11. School Committee of the Town of Lexington et
al vs. Commissioner of Education et al, Supreme
Judicial Court for the Commonwealth No. 4058.
Petition to determine whether the provisions of
Chapter 140 of the Acts of 1985 relating to private
school busing are valid.
12. Michael Colangelo and Steven Colangelo, As
Trustees of The Maguire Road Realty Trust vs.
Natalie H. Riffin et als, Middlesex Superior Court
No. 85 -7015. Appeal from decision of the Board of
Appeals denying a petition for a variance to permit
the construction of an.office building.
13. Town of Lexington vs. Pine Meadows Country
Club, Inc., Middlesex Superior Court No. 85 -6752.
Petition under Chapter 80A of the General Laws to
establish the value of land for which a notice of
intent to take by eminent domain has been filed.
14. Daniel A. Baskerville vs. Steven A. Corr et
als. United States District Court Civil Action
No. 85- 4164 -5. Action for damages allegedly
arising under the Constitution of the United States
and 42 U.S.C. Section 1983, and for other damages.
15. Paul F. Vozella vs. Isaac Cary Educational
Fund, Inc. et als, Suffolk Probate Court Civil
Action No. 85E0130G1F. Petition to determine the
correct distribution of trust proceeds.
16. Adams - Russell Cable vs. Board of Assessors,
Appellate Tax Board No. 141855. Petition for
abatement of 1985 personal property tax.
17. Algonquin Gas Transmission vs. Commissioner of
Revenue and Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board
No. 138499. Petition for abatement of 1985
personal property tax.
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18. Algonquin Gas Transmission vs. Commissioner of
Revenue and Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board
No. 143714. Petition for abatement of 1986
personal property tax.
19. Dunfey Family Corporation vs. Board of
Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 141195.
Petition for abatement of 1985 personal property
tax.
20. Dunfey Family Corporation vs. Board of
Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 145482.
Petition for abatement of 1986 personal property
tax.
21. Exxon Corporation vs. Commissioner of Revenue
and Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board
No. 138460. Petition for abatement of 1985
personal property tax.
22. Exxon Corporation vs. Commissioner of Revenue
and Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board
No. 143171. Petition for abatement of 1986
personal property tax.
23. Abraham Gosman vs. Board of Assessors,
Appellate Tax Board No. 141150. Petition for
abatement of 1985 personal property tax.
24. Tenneco, Inc. vs. Commissioner of Revenue and
Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 138732.
Petition for abatement of 1986 personal property
tax.
25. Tenneco, Inc. vs. Commissioner of Revenue and
Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 143679.
Petition for abatement of 1986 personal property
tax.
26. David and Helen Wellinger vs. Board of
Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 140977.
Petition for abatement of 1985 personal property
tax.
(c) All actions settled or disposed of during
1985.
1. Gordon L. Brigham vs. George P. Wadsworth et
als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 79 -2939. Appeal
from decision of the Board of Appeals upholding the
Building Commissioner's decision relating to the
use of a building as an apartment. Case dismissed
with prejudice.
2. Town of Lexington vs. James J. Welch & Co.
Inc., Middlesex Superior Court No. 80 -3141. Suit
for damages arising out of the design and
construction of the addition to Cary Memorial
Library. Case settled in favor of the Town.
3. Abraham Gosman vs. Board of Assessors,
Appellate Tax Board No. 115427. Petition for
abatement of 1981 real estate tax. Case withdrawn
on partial abatement of assessment.
Town Counsel
4. Bernard J. Rothmel et al vs. Board of
Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 127785.
Petition for abatement of 1982 real estate tax
Case withdrawn.
5. Edward H. Linde, Tr., vs. Board of Assessors,
Appellate Tax Board No. 127359. Petition for
abatement of 1982 real estate tax. Case withdrawn
on partial abatement of assessment.
6. Shell Oil Company vs. Board of Assessors,
Appellate Tax Board No. X236944. Petition for
abatement of 1983 personal property tax. Case
withdrawn.
7. Town of Lexington et al vs. Commissioner of
Education et al, Supreme Judicial Court for Suffolk
County No. 3661. Petition to determine whether
Chapter 663 of the Acts of 1983 relating to private
school busing is effective in view of the
constraints of Proposition 2 1/2. Opinion rendered
in favor of the Town.
8. In the Matter of Ronald Papierski, Concord
District Court. Appeal from decision of the Board
of Selectmen relating to petitioner's dogs.
Decision for Town.
9. Jeffrey Wardwell vs. Paul W. Marshall, Concord
District Court No. 850423. Appeal from decision of
the Board of Selectmen relating to petitioner's
dog. Decision for Town.
Norman P. Cohen, Town Counsel
Capital Expenditures Treads Carefully
Toward 2 1/2 Limit
The Capital Expenditures Committee's function is to
evaluate the relative need, timing, cost and poten-
tial benefit of all nonrecurring capital expenditure
projects which may be required during the next five
years. Based upon data in hand, we project long
term capital needs and report our findings annually
to the town meeting.
To accomplish these goals, we must also judge on the
adequacy of expenditures and the effect they will
have on the financial condition of the town. Balan-
cing limited capital funds and our desire to main-
tain or improve the town's desirable way of life
poses a difficult challenge.
We feel strongly that all capital projects must be
monitored from inception through completion to en-
sure that our tax dollars are being spent effec-
tively and that hidden costs are pointed out to town
meeting in our evaluation of cost /benefit.
Soon we will reach the ceiling of Proposition 2 1/2
and we fully realize that the fiscal decisions made
now may expedite this event and /or complicate the
decision - making process when the ceiling is reached.
Everyone must now exercise restraint in fiscal
spending or the town will face all too soon either
substantial increases in the cost of town services
and /or severe cuts in basic, essential town
services.
In the past year, we have continued to press for
realistic estimates of future capital projects and
maintenance costs, and have emphasized the need to
maintain the basic infrastructure of the town. We
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have urged preventive maintenance to get the most
from the town's physical assets and to saves future
costs. We have recently been extremely vocal on
school closing, golf course, school renovations,
street construction and street paving. We also
pressed for replacement of the town ambulance, a
December reality and for replacement of other pieces
of the town fleet for more effective service. Ex-
cept for legally advisable executive sessions, we
have continued to encourage public participation in
our meetings to permit full exchange of information
and viewpoints.
With the resignation of Jackie Ward, a dedicated
committee member, in July and the appointment of
Sheldon Spector, we have maintained a committee of
diverse background to give a good look into
Lexington, now and in the future.
Capital Expenditures Committee. L /R: Richard
Perry; Esther Arlan; Daniel McCabe, Chairman;
Sheldon Spector; Richard Michelson.
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Appropriation Committee Catalogs Upcoming Fiscal
Appropriation Committee. L/R seated: Richard M.
Perry, ex- officio; Michael O'Sullivan, Chairman;
Mark PoZobaum. Standing: Guy Doran, Lloyd Gilson,
George Burnell, John Campbell. Absent: Robert GataZdo,
Vice Chairman; NyZes �arnert; Heinz Muehlmann.
The town is in a sound financial position and we
must try to keep this fiscal strength while provid-
ing municipal services consistent with the town's
expectations. For the past four years we have
worked within the constraints imposed by Proposition
2 1/2. It has been a healthy exercise, for we have
seen during this period a fairly stable tax rate.
At this year's town meeting we have also seen de-
feated a motion of the selectmen that would have
excluded the purchase of significant conservation
lands from the 2 1/2 percent levy limit.
STATE AID INCREASES VERSUS PROPOSITION 2 1/2 DECREASES
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REVENUES GAINED BY THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON THROUGH
INCREASED DIRECT LOCAL AID COMPARED TO REDUCED
PROPERTY TAXES MANDATED BY PROPOSITION 2 1/2
The Massachusetts economy now generates enough new
revenue from sales, income and business taxes to let
the Legislature send large increases in local aid to
cities and towns without making significant reduc-
tions at the state level.
The local aid system shows signs of more predict-
ability, with the state administration earmarking 40
percent of new growth in state revenues for local
communities, and early notification for the munic-
ipal budget planning process. The graph shows for
this period of Proposition 2 1/2 how Lexington
faired with its projected revenue losses and
increases in state aid.
Although increased state aid is one aspect of the
town's ability to "cope with Proposition 2 1/2," new
construction and its exclusion from the yearly 2 1/2
percent cap has also helped significantly and will
continue to help in the foreseeable future.
However, there are clouds on the financial horizon.
Cities and towns must face a reduction in federal
revenue sharing monies, and question whether the
state can sustain a favorable assistance profile in
view of the present economic slowdown or adjustment
to its economic boom.
Concern for future "coping with Proposition 2 1/2"
has prompted some to urge more flexibility in balan-
cing municipal budgets by using the override provi-
sions of the law; exclusion of bonded debt from
spending limitations; and adjustments in the Propos-
ition 2 1/2 formula or in local- option tax sources.
Historical perspectives urge caution in employing
these avenues. According to a 1985 state budget
study, of the 210 attempts through 1984, voters
agreed to override the 2 1/2 percent limit 47 per-
cent of the time and the debt exclusion 82 percent.
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The statistical acceptance of the debt exclusion is
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not a panacea, for the "massive bond approach" imme-
diately satisfies all fiscal appetites while shift -
ing problems to the future. For example, with a
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large amount for the early years' payment on a bond
already committed in the budget, bitter confronta-
tions could ensue over the operating portions of the
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budget. It could also force a premature override
1983 1984 1985 1986
for the town in its fiscal history. We believe the
appropriate time for an override of 2 1/2 is when
basic services cannot be met, not because of extra-
ordinary appetites. In addition, the financial
community views the town's financial rating on its
"willingness or capacity to pay" not on its ability
to make an "end run."
From an expenditure perspective, substantial cost
increases will continue to occur in town areas where
Woes; Recommends Setting Priorities
there is relatively little control, e.g. insurance
coverage, pensions and fringe benefits costs. We
also see an ever increasing portion of our budget
going toward personnel costs prompted by the need to
recognize and treat town emplyees fairly. As this
happens it is essential that requests for funds be
scrutinized and balanced against each other so that
a measure of control over the budget be attained.
It is also imperative that this measure of control
extend to future years as well in terms of long
range planning.
Over the past four years, the committee has been
supportive of operating under the constraints of
Proposition 2 1/2 and sees no deviation from that
posture in the foreseeable future.
The committee believes the following factors will
force the town to establish spending priorities:
• Real reductions in Federal aid
• Potential reduction in state aid due to economic
slowdown
• Fair renumeration of town employees
• Inflationary pressure
• Demand by residents for continued level of
services
• Commitment to significant land purchases and
recreational improvements
• Participation in the state's new water resource
program
• Anticipated capital improvements to schools and
other town facilities
• A projection of increased debt service.
Revenue Officer Revs Up By Computer Now
FY 84 FY 85
PAYROLL $116,704 $108,315
EXPENSES 60,550 45,233
PERSONNEL 6 6
The town's in -house computer system has now been at
work for a full year. Its processing methods have
affected all day -to -day office operations. New
checks and other forms have been redesigned for
future standardization and efficiency. The first
system to go "on- line" was excise taxes, soon fol-
lowed by water and property taxes. Our faithful
office crew has weathered a year of retraining and
adjustments to long- standing routines.
In our attempt to cope with the tax -time rushes we
are experimentally trying a service called "lock -
box", involving both a separate mail box for all tax
returns as well as off -site mailopening and check
depositing service. In this way, our staff can have
the time to serve the many citizens who pay their
bills in person.
Treasurer's office operations have also streamlined
as accounts were computerized. Our checking ac-
counts are now reconciled by an automated service;
and all the checks for one week that used to take
several hours to hand -stamp now are signed by a
machine in 10 minutes. Our staff has been freed
from some tedius detail so that they may devote more
time to the personal service involved in adminis-
tering health and life insurance for employees and
retirees.
No long term debt was floated during the year and no
tax anticipation notes issued. However, some notes
amounting to $177,420 were issued in anticipation of
state grants for infrastructure projects.
The town continued to invest its revenues through
certificates of deposit and money market instru-
ments. Investment earnings increased over fiscal
1984 by $157,154 and would be the equivalent of
approximately $85.00 per parcel of property. The
chart below gives a four year history of these
earnings, a reflection of interest trends, cash
management practices and revenue flow.
A FOUR YEAR COMPARISON OF INVESTMENT INCOME
Type Fiscal 1985 Fiscal 1984 Fiscal 1983 Fiscal 1982
Certificate of deposit /repurchase agreements
$588,608.00
$575,971.77
$479,660.70
$672,948.39
Deposit accounts /money markets
310,801.00
159,495.85
164,431.71
160,143.65
Borrowings (non- revenue source)
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1,471.98
General revenue sharing (money market)
14,798.00
21,585.57
31,594.51
56,515.13
$914,207.00
$757,053.19
$675,686.92
$891.079.15
Financial 105
Revenue Officer
RECONCILIATION OF TREASURER'S CASH - -JUNE 30, 1985
Summary of Transactions
Balance, July 1, 1984 General Fund $ 338,035.00
Receipts 104,562,485.00
Disbursements (102,196,073.00)
Balance, June 30, 1985 General Fund 2,704,447.00
Savings Deposits
Detail of Balances
Stabilization Fund
Demand Deposits
Opening Balance 7/1/84
Bank of Boston
Shawmut County Bank -
Operating
(114,669.59)
Bank of Boston, Middlesex
5,323.88
Bank of New England
MMDT Interest
3,032.86
BayBank Harvard Trust
Co
3,176.66
BayBank Middlesex, N.A.
2,530.82
State Street Bank and
Trust Co.
4,959.78
Bank of Boston
186,605.17
3,379.95
Arlington Trust
Wells Fargo 12/15/85- 10.625%
40,809.84
National Shawmut Bank
of Boston
6,071.88
Total Checking
Retirement System
(45,383.92)
Savings Deposits
Retirement
Stabilization Fund
Opening Balance 7/1/84
Bank of Boston
Commonwealth Edison 11/1/88 -17.5%
$100,000.00
1,093,808.22
$666,535.40
Shawmut County Bank
100,000.00
MMDT Interest
1,202,908.68
Michigan Bell Tel 5/1/21- 15.75%
Bank of New England
Investment income
69,512.50
51,451.94
100,000.00
Essex Bank
150,000.00
Sears Roebuck 1/15/88- 10.25%
186,605.17
State Street
Wells Fargo 12/15/85- 10.625%
100,000.00
21.2,614.49
924,506.61
Total Savings
250,000.00
Retirement System
2,747,388.50
U. S. Treas Note 7/15/90- 10.75%
Cash and Checks on Hand
Transferred 12/28/84
918,447.62
1,050.00
Bad Checks
6,058.99
Retirement Account 1/2/85
1,392.66
$924,506.61
2,704,447.24
Investments
Certificates of Deposit & Pooled
Investments
8,618,951.30
Grand Total Cash & Investments
11,323,398.54
TREASURER'S TRUST ACCOUNTS
Opening
Receipts
Balance
Bal. 7/1/84
Income
or Approp.
Disb.
6/30/85
Harrington Seedling Forest $ 603.07
$ 36.93
0.00
0.00
$ 640.00
Cemetery Remembrance Fund 70.39
4.31
0.00
0.00
74.70
Unemployment Comp Fund 68,570.99
8,357.98
30,000.00
15,651.85
91,277.12
Conservation Commission 38,433.69
3,631.62
0.00
4,300.00
37,765.31
School Energy Grant 25,583.61
695.53
0.00
26,279.14
0.00
Lexington Council for Arts 1,486.50
387.40
6,305.00
5,422.68
2,756.22
Alice Ferguson Fund 5,024.11
515.62
0.00
0.00
5,539.73
139,772.36
13,629.39
36,305.00
51,653.67
138,053.08
Total Retirement Stabilization Fund as of 1/2/85 (now under control of retirement system) $2,024,506.61
James R. Kane, Revenue Officer
106 Financial
Retirement
Stabilization Fund
Opening Balance 7/1/84
Commonwealth Edison 11/1/88 -17.5%
$100,000.00
Mass Munic. Dep Tr. (MMDT)
$666,535.40
Pacific Tel & Tel 4/1/91 -15%
100,000.00
MMDT Interest
38,458.71
Michigan Bell Tel 5/1/21- 15.75%
100,000.00
Investment income
69,512.50
Baltimore G & E 10/1/91- 16.75%
100,000.00
Appropriations
150,000.00
Sears Roebuck 1/15/88- 10.25%
100,000.00
Wells Fargo 12/15/85- 10.625%
100,000.00
MMDT Balance Transferred to
924,506.61
U. S. Treas Note 8/15/88 -10.5%
250,000.00
Retirement System
U. S. Treas Note 7/15/90- 10.75%
250,000.00
Transferred 12/28/84
918,447.62
MMVT Account transferred to
Transferred 1/2/85
6,058.99
Retirement Account 1/2/85
924,506.61
$924,506.61
Total Retirement Stabilization Fund as of 1/2/85 (now under control of retirement system) $2,024,506.61
James R. Kane, Revenue Officer
106 Financial
Retirement Funding Approaches $2.4 Million
The Board of Retirement met 13 times during the past
year. At the 1985 Annual Town Meeting, $1,496,889
was appropriated to the contributory retirement pen-
sion fund as the town's share of retirement allow-
ances for the 1986 fiscal year, and $5,955 was appro-
priated for the board's operating expenses. In ad-
dition, $210,000 was appropriated to fund pension
payments of non - contributory members or their benefi-
ciaries. Town employees, through payroll deductions,
contributed over $536,000 to the fund. Income from
investments amounting to over $900,000 enabled us to
credit interest to members accounts at the rate of
5.5 percent.
Board of Retirement. L /R: Richard Spiers, Employ -
The town appropriated an additional $300,000 to help ee's Elected Representative; Frank Parrish, Chair -
meet its unfunded pension liability. This makes a man; Richard M. Perry, Secretary, ex- officio member.
total of $1.9 million appropriated for this purpose
since funding started in 1978. With addition of
earnings, the accumulated total of these funds now
approaches $2.4 million. ation, as of January 1, 1985, these funds were
transferred from the town to the assets of the Re-
In accordance with State legislation and regulations tirement System and are reflected in the balance
issued by the Public Employees Retirement Administr- sheet submitted herewith.
ACCOUNT
Cash Checking
Cash Savings
sub -total
MMDT
Certificate of Deposit
Mortgage Pass -Thru Securities
Bonds
Stocks
Accrued Interest on Investments
Annuity Savings Fund
Annuity Reserve Fund
Military Service Fund
Pension Fund
Pension Reserve Fund
Expense Fund
Investment Income
Deductions -Group 1
Deductions -Group 4
Refunds -Group 1
Refunds -Group 4
Transfers to Other Systems
Annuities paid
Pensions paid
Expenses paid
Profit on sale of investments
TOTALS
COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET
NOVEMBER 30, 1984
Assets Liabilities
$ 2,301.08
29,037.24
31,338.32
2,612,805.88
73,000.00
92,568.27
4,778,716.06
947,099.88
40,219.80
$ 4,448,985.10
2,013,869.18
3,814.70
2,627,279.82
9,012.21
12,876.36
594,985.59
326,087.94
135,811.63
89,051.25
20,122.94
39,032.02
154,519.04
1,285,743.72
4,868.98
3,636.37
NOVEMBER 30, 1985
Assets Liabilities
$ 22,906.62
290,372.68
313,279.30
2,973,296.71
73,000.00
49,028.24
7,694,389.46
1,127,367.23
71,479.11
78,281.44
5,125.81
196,822.66
1,468,154.25
3,712.23
$ 4,606,397.33
2,397,322.16
3,929.14
3,265,985.59
2,387,119.44
13,652.80
885,727.16
337,684.54
156,118.28
$10,172,722.53 $10,172,722.53 $14,053,936.44 $14,053,936.44
Financial 107
Board of Retirement
PORTFOLIO RETIREMENT SYSTEM FUNDS
November 30, 1985
BONDS
DESCRIPTION PAR VALUE DESCRIPTION
UTILITIES RAILROADS
Alabama Power Co 412 of 91
10,000
Alabama Power Co 4 7/8 of 89
10,000
Alabama Power Co 5 of 90
3,000
Appalachian Power Co 4 3/8 of 92
15,000
Baltimore Gas & Electric 814 of 99
20,000
Baltimore Gas & Electric 16.75 of 91
25,000
Baltimore Gas & Electric 16.75 of 91
75,000
Boston Edison 4 3/4 of 95
10,000
Boston Edison 9 of 99
30,000
Boston Edison 94 of 2007
50,000
Boston Gas 4.65 of 90
10,000
Boston Gas 9 3/4 of 95
40,000
Cincinnati Gas & Electric 4 1/8 of 87
2,000
Cleveland Electric Illum 4 3/8 of 94
10,000
Commonwealth Edison 32 of 86
5,000
Commonwealth Edison 8 of 2003
50,000
Commonwealth Edison 84 of 2007
50,000
Commonwealth Edison 9 1/8 of 2008
50,000
Commonwealth Edison 9 3/8 of 2004
50,000
Commonwealth Edison 17.50 of 88
100,000
Connecticut Light & Power 6 7/8 of 98
15,000
Connecticut Light & Power 74 of 2003
50,000
Consolidated Edison Co 44 of 86
25,000
Consumers Power 4 of 86
5,000
Consumers Power 4 5/8 of 89
15,000
Duke Power 82 of 2000
35,000
Duke Power 7 3/4 of 2002
15,000
Duquesne Light 34 of 86
5,000
Duquesne Light 8 3/4 of 2000
35,000
Duquesne Light 9 of 2006
50,000
Eastern Edison Co 4 3/8 of 88
5,000
E1 Paso Electric 7 3/4 of 2001
40,000
Georgia Power 3 5/8 of 86
5,000
Idaho Power 54 of 96
25,000
Jersey Central Power & Light 4 1/8 of 86
5,000
Jersey Central Power & Light 54 of 89
1,000
Louisiana Power & Light 7 1/8 of 98
30,000
Louisville Gas & Electric 5 5/8 of 96
25,000
Mississippi Power & Light 4 1/8 of 88
1,000
Niagara- Mohawk Power 5 7/8 of 96
10,000
Niagara- Mohawk Power 7 3/4 of 2002
35,000
Ohio Edison 8 3/8 of 2001
40,000
Oklahoma Gas & Elec 8 5/8 of 2006
50,000
Pacific Gas & Elec 4 5/8 of 97
20,000
Pennsylvania Power & Light 9 of 2000
40,000
Potomac Electric Power 5 1/8 of 2001
25,000
Public Service of Colorado 814 of 2007
50,000
Sierra Pacific Power 54 of 86
3,000
Southern California Edison 412 of 86
10,000
Texas Electric Sery 8 7/8 of 2000
100,000
Union Electric 4 3/8 of 88
2,000
Union Electric 42 of 95
25,000
Utah Power & Light 7 of 98
30,000
Virginia Electric & Power 4 3/8 of 93
5,000
Virginia Electric & Power 11 of 94
90,000
Western Mass Electric 94 of 2004
100,000
Wisconsin Public Service 74 of 99
35,000
108 Financial
Burlington Northern 74 of 86
Burlington Northern 3 1/8 of 90
Burlington Northern 4 of 97
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway 42 of 92
Hocking Valley Railroad 42 of 99
Illinois Cent R R Equip Trust 74 of 86
Missouri - Pacific R R 44 of 90
Missouri - Pacific R R 44 of 2005
Norfolk & Western Railway 3 of 95
Union Pacific R R 8 of 91
TELEPHONE
American Tel & Tel 2 7/8 of 87
American Tel & Tel 5 1/8 of 2001
American Tel & Tel 5 %2 of 97
American Tel & Tel 8 3/4 of 2000
Bell Tel of Pennsylvania 712 of 2013
General Telephone Calif 5 of 87
Illinois Bell Telephone 4.25 of 88
Illinois Bell Telephone 4 7/8 of 97
Illinois Bell Telephone 8 of 2005
Michigan Bell Telephone 4 3/8 of 91
Michigan Bell Telephone 9.60 of 2008
Michigan Bell Telephone 15.75 of 2021
Mountain States Tel & Tel 4 3/8 of 88
Mountain States Tel & Tel 52 of 2005
Mountain States Tel & Tel 8 5/8 of 2018
New England Tel 12.20 of 2017
New York Tel 4 5/8 of 2004
New York Tel 72 of 2009
New York Telephone 7 7/8 of 2017
Northwestern Bell Tel 72 of 2005
Ohio Bell Tel 5 3/8 of 2007
Pacific Tel 15 of 91
South Central Bell Tel 84 of 2013
South Central Bell Tel 12 7/8 of 2020
Southern Bell Tel & Tel 4 3/8 of 98
Southern Bell Tel & Tel 4 3/8 of 2001
Southern Bell Tel & Tel 7 5/8 of 2013
Southwestern Bell Tel 5 3/8 of 2006
Wisconsin Tel Co 8 of 2014
PAR VALUE
35,000
25,000
25,000
50,000
15,000
40,000
25,000
50,000
25,000
50,000
5,000
25,000
25,000
75,000
50,000
5,000
5,000
15,000
15,000
20,000
50,000
100,000
5,000
20,000
100,000
300,000
15,000
15,000
100,000
45,000
10,000
100,000
50,000
300,000
10,000
15,000
50,000
15,000
75,000
U.S.
GOVERNMENT
U.S.
Treasury
Bonds
Reg
312 of
90
125,000
U.S.
Treasury
Bonds
Reg
1012 of
92
300,000
U.S.
Treasury
Bonds
Reg
11 3/8
of
89
300,000
U.S.
Treasury
Bonds
Reg
112 of
95
300,000
U.S.
Treasury
Bonds
Reg
11 of
87
500,000
U.S.
Treasury
Bonds
Reg
102 of
88
250,000
U.S.
Treasury
Bonds
Reg
10 3/4
of
90
250,000
U.S.
Treasury
Bonds
Reg
11 3/4
of
91
500,000
U.S.
Treasury
Bonds
Reg
11.875
of
2003
5002000
U.S.
Treasury
Bonds
Reg
11.875
of
89
500,000
FNMA
Bonds Reg 124 of
87
300,000
Board of Retirement
PORTFOLIO RETIREMENT SYSTEM FUNDS
November 30, 1985
BONDS
DESCRIPTION PAR VALUE DESCRIPTION PAR VALUE
BANK - CAPITAL AND CONVERTIBLE NOTES COMMERCIAL
Bankers Trust 412 of 88 33,000 General Electric 5.30 of 92 30,000
Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A. 4 7/8 of 93 2,500 General Motors Accpt 7.85 of 98 50,000
Chemical Bank -N.Y. Trust 5 of 93 1,400 International Paper 8.85 of 2000 50,000
Crocker Nat'l Bank 4.60 of 89 25,000 Sears Roebuck 10.25 of 88 100,000
NAME OF BANK NUMBER OF SHARES NAME OF BANK NUMBER OF SHARES
Ameritrust
2,000
Comerica
1,053
Bank of Boston Corp.
4,500
Manufacturer's Hanover Trust
688
Bank of N.E. Corp.
6,680
Manufacturer's Nat'l Bank of Detroit
722
Bankers Trust -New York
224
J.P. Morgan
4,000
BayBanks, Inc.
2,000
Patriot Bancorporation
1,698
Chase Manhattan National Bank
542
Shawmut Association
3,000
Chemical Bank New York Trust
776
State Street - Boston Financial
8,000
Citicorp New York
1,248
Total
37,131
Frank T. Parrish, Jr., Chairman
Richard M. Perry, Secretary, Ex- officio member
Richard E. Spiers, Employee's Elected Rep.
Financial 109
Assessors Gird For Revaluation
Decision, transition and heightened activity marked
1985 in the Assessing Department.
A computer- assisted mass appraisal (CAMA) system was
selected and preliminary steps were taken toward the
fiscal 1987 revaluation. At the same time our staff
was instituting a computerized assessment administr-
ation program.
The assessors, aided by the Data Processing Advisory
Committee, selected the CAMA system from five pro-
posals submitted in November 1984. Following a
thorough examination of each proposal and system
demonstrations by three finalists, a contract was
signed with Sigma Systems Technology in spring.
System design, adaptation and installation are pro-
ceeding.
To produce the new valuations for the state - mandated
fiscal 1987 revaluation, the existing computerized
property characteristics file is being converted to
make it work with the new CAMA system. Next, the
file will be updated to account for new construction
and modifications to existing properties since Janu-
ary 1981.
After the file has been converted, updated and
edited, the market program of the CAMA system will
be operated to generate market level valuations for
all residential and commercial properties. (Recent
sales indicate that property values have doubled
since 1980.) For residential properties, these
valuations will be produced by three methods known
as cost, multiple regression analysis and comparable
sale analysis. For commercial properties, the
methods are cost, comparable sale analysis and capi-
talized income.
After completion of the fiscal 1987 revaluation, a
team from the State Revenue Department will examine
the values and canvass the town, checking for accu-
racy and uniformity. Following this state certific-
ation procedure, valuation and potential tax impact
summaries will be sent to property owners in the
summer or early fall of 1986. Soon afterward the
FY1987 property tax bills based upon the new assess-
ments will go out.
Personal property is a separate category and present-
ly accounts for 2.85 percent ($38.15 million) of the
total taxable value of $1.34 billion. This class of
property is dominated by utility, cable TV and pipe-
line companies which together comprise 97 percent of
the total personal property class value. The remain-
ing 3 percent is spread among several hundred ac-
counts and includes the value of office furniture
and equipment, stock in trade and machinery used in
the conduct of business. Manufacturers and much of
the personal property of all corporations, are ex-
empt from taxation at the local level.
110 Financial
Personal property valuation is a time - consuming and
difficult task because of the wide range of items
and the transient nature of small businesses. More-
over, personal property specialists are required to
produce truly defensible valuations of utility and
cable companies. Therefore, the assessors have
determined that this class should be revalued by
specialists. Requests for proposals to revalue the
town's personal property were released October 28,
1985, with selection of a vendor anticipated in
early 1986. Funding for this service was included
in the Appropriation for computerized assessment
voted at the December 1984 Special Town Meeting.
Given the state law requiring triennial assessment
certification, the assessors are legally obligated
to conduct regular revaluations. Thanks to the
computer system, it is now possible to perform re-
valuation in -house at a fraction of the cost an
outside firm would charge. The assessors also use
the system to provide the greatest possible measure
of property tax equity. The understanding and coop-
eration of Lexington's property owners when property
inspections are needed is essential to the realiz-
ation of this goal. Aside from appraising proper-
ties, the assessors staff answer a myriad of ques-
tions posed by automobile and real estate owners as
well as other activities such as
• Apportionment of sewer, street, sidewalk and
water betterments, sewer and water liens and
committed interest.
• Administration of 16 statutory exemptions which
apply to some 600 residents.
• Maintenance of ownership and mailing address
records involving nearly 1,000 properties this year.
• Administration of some 29,000 motor vehicle
excise bills.
• Preparation of the taxable list (commitment)
which included 10,763 accounts in 1985.
All of these tasks used to be done with typewriters,
pen and pencil, cumbersome accounting books; or in
the case of preparing the commitment and tax bills,
by an outside service bureau. They are now handled
by our in -house computer system. The system can
also prepare abutters lists and mailing labels and
generate reports such as values by property class
and street /owner cross reference listings.
Implementing the new system has meant that some
operations had to be backed up by established rout-
ines, in case of system failure. That, in addition
to learning the new modes of operation, put an extra
load on the clerical staff. The transition has been
successful thanks largely to the efforts of princi-
pal clerk Dorothy Ryder and senior clerks Margaret
Toomey and Linda Raposa.
Board of Assessors
FISCAL 1986 RECAPITULATION
I. AMOUNT TO BE RAISED
A. APPROPRIATIONS
1. Total Appropriations as certified by Town
Clerk to be raised by Taxation, Chapter
41, Section 15A $38,488,982.83
2. Total Appropriations voted to be taken
from available funds (Schedule A) 1,835,092.17
3. TOTAL A
B. OTHER LOCAL EXPENDITURES
1. Final court judgements $ 0.00
2. Total of overlay deficits of prior years 0.00
3. Offsets to Cherry Sheet Estimated
Receipts 1,076,580.00
4. TOTAL B
C. STATE AND COUNTY CHARGES
1. Cherry Sheet Estimated Charges
(Schedule B)
D. OVERLAY RESERVE FOR TAX ABATEMENTS
AND STATUTORY EXEMPTIONS
E TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED
II. ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND REVENUE FROM OTHER SOURCES
A. ESTIMATED RECEIPTS FROM STATE
1. Cherry Sheet Estimated Receipts
2. Cherry Sheet Estimated Charges (Prior
year overestimates)
3. TOTAL A
B. LOCAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS (SCHEDULE C)
C. FREE CASH AND OTHER REVENUE SOURCES
APPROPRIATED FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES
1. Transfer
2. Revenue Sharing
3. TOTAL C
D. FREE CASH USED SPECIFICALLY TO REDUCE
THE TAX RATE
E. TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND REVENUE
FROM OTHER SOURCES
III. TAX RATE SUMMARY
A. TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED
B. TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND REVENUE
FROM OTHER SOURCES
C. NET AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION
D. CLASSIFIED TAX LEVIES AND RATES:
Levy Levy by
5,560,791.00
38,003.00
1,082,343.21
400,000.00
Class
Percentage
Class
Valuation
Residential
68.2225
$21,161,991.98
$1,013,020,200
Open Space
0.5350
165,954.34
7,944,200
Commercial
18.9351
5,873,492.50
192,321,300
Industrial
8.5511
2,652,490.62
86,853,000
Pers. Prop.
3.7563
1,165,168.19
38,152,200
Total
100%
$31,019,097.63
$1,338,290,900
$40,324,075.00
1,076,580.00
1,311,909.00
650,000.00
$43,362,564.00
5,598,794.00
4,109,580.20
1,482,343.21
1,152,748.96
$12,343,466.37
$43,362,564.00
12,343,466.37
$31,019,097.63
Tax Rates
$20.89
20.89
30.54
30.54
30.54
Financial 111
Board of Assessors
SCHEDULE C - FY 1986 ESTIMATED LOCAL RECEIPTS
1.
SCHEDULE A - AMOUNTS VOTED TO BE TAKEN FROM
AVAILABLE FUNDS
DATE OF
VOTE
AMOUNT
11 -26 -84
Transfer $
17,251.04
4 -29 -85
Transfer (includes $400,000
150,000.00
5.
from Revenue Sharing)
1,166,092.17
5 -1 -85
Transfer
299,000.00
7.
Total
$1,482,343.21
SCHEDULE B - FY 1986 ESTIMATED COUNTY AND STATE
TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS
A. COUNTY ASSESSMENTS
9.
1.
County Tax
$ 608,887.00
B. STATE ASSESSMENTS AND CHARGES
75,000.00
1.
Special Education
21,340.00
2.
State Supervision of Retirement Systems
4,058.00
3.
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Bills
4,386.00
4.
Health Insurance Programs
7,755.00
5.
State Recreation Area
0.00
6.
Air Polution Control Districts
7,699.00
7.
Metropolitan Area Planning Council
5,218.00
C. TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITIES
1.
Mass. Bay Transportation Authority
638,303.00
D. PRIOR YEAR UNDERESTIMATES
1.
Parking Surcharges
1,110.00
2.
Mass. Bay Transportation Authority
13,153.00
Total
$1,311,909.00
SCHEDULE C - FY 1986 ESTIMATED LOCAL RECEIPTS
1.
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise
$1,275,000.00
2.
Licenses
235,000.00
3.
Fines
210,000.00
4.
Special Assessments
150,000.00
5.
General Government
48,000.00
6.
Protection of Persons and Property
35,000.00
7.
Health and Sanitation
9,000.00
8.
School
30,000.00
9.
Cemeteries
40,000.00
10.
Recreation
75,000.00
11.
Interest
670,000.00
12.
Public Service Enterprises
(such as Water Dept.)
1,225,000.00
13.
Unclassified
107,580.20
Total $4,109,580.20
112 Financial
Board of Assessors
Items Not Entering into the Determination of the Tax Rate
Betterments and Special Assessments Added to Taxes
Committed
Amount Interest Total
Apportioned Sewer
Assessments
$75,889.97
$36,149.49
$112,039.46
Apportioned Sidewalk
Assessments
652.42
247.57
899.99
Apportioned Street
Assessments
13,478.44
5,692.91
19,171.35
Apportioned Water
Assessments
234.08
65.38
299.46
Water Liens Added to
Taxes
40,344.64
40,344.64
Sewer Liens Added to
Taxes
13,578.67
13,578.67
Total Amount of Taxes on Property and Assessments
and Liens
Added to Taxes as Committed
to Tax Collector
$186,333.57
TABLE OF AGGREGATES
Number of Parcels Assessed
Total
Bills on Personal Estate
216
Bills on Real Estate
10,538
Value of Assessed Personal Estate
Stock in Trade $ 303,600
Machinery 3,128,900
All Other Tangible Personal 34,719,700
Total Valuation of Assessed Personal Estate
Value of Assessed Real Estate
Land Exclusive of Buildings $362,802,300
Buildings Exclusive of Land 937,336,400
Total Valuation of Assessed Real Estate
Number of
Vehicles
29,540
Recapitulation of Committments Calendar Year
1985 on Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise
Excise
$1,566,562.22
$38,152,200
$1,300,138,700
Financial 113
Trustees of Public Trusts Up School Awards
During 1985 the Trustees of Public Trusts continued
to work for higher yield on investments as well as
wider distribution of accumulated income. The
growth of each fund is detailed below. We are
pleased to report significant increases in awards
and scholarships to seniors at the high school.
Among other projects financed by trust fund income
MATTHEW ALLEN MEMORIAL FUND
were new fencing and other improvements at Munroe
Cemetery and new turf installed in October on the
Green, to help battle Japanese beetle grubs. Again,
we would like to remind residents that suggestions
are always welcome for ways to use monies from the
town's trust funds.
407.28 HALLIE C. BLAKE FUND
The fund is to be used by the Athletic Department of
Lexington High School for annual awards to students
who have shown unusual faithfulness, effort and
sportsmanship in each of five major sports.
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 7 -1 -84 $ 406.21
Income receipts 26.07
Less disbursements 25.00
Balance 6 -30 -85 407.28
AMERICAN LEGION CELEBRATIONS FUND $ 2,936.72
The income of this fund is to be used towards defray-
ing the cost of the Town for the Patriots Day, Memo-
rial Day and Veterans Day Celebrations.
Corpus $ 2,000.00
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank $ 2,000.00
Accumulated income deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 7 -1 -84 $ 601.00
Income receipts 335.72
Balance 6 -30 -85 936.72
BEALS FUND $ 3.775.96
The income of this fund is to be expended for the
benefit of worthy, indigent, aged, men and women
over sixty years of age, American born.
Corpus
$ 2,000.00
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank $ 2,000.00
Accumulated income - deposit - Cambridgeport Savings Bank
Balance 7 -1 -84 $ 2,253.30
Income receipts 303.66
Less disbursements 781.00
Balance 6 -30 -85 1,775.96
114 Financial
1,473.14
The income is to be expended annually in two cash
prizes to two seniors (a boy and a girl) of the
Lexington High School, who by example and influence
have shown highest qualities of leadership, conduct
and character and who possess in the largest measure
the good will of the student body.
Corpus
$
1,118.34
32 shares Amer Tel & Tel Co
Common
10 shares Ameritech Common
24 shares Bell South Common
Total cost of common shares $
959.25
Principal- deposit Lexington
Savings Bank
159.09
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington
Savings
Bank
Balance 7 -1 -84 $
409.76
Income receipts
195.04
Less disbursements
250.00
Balance 6 -30 -85
354.80
BRIDGE CHARITABLE FUND $19,621.62
The income from said trust fund shall be annually
distributed among the deserving poor of Lexington
without distinction of sex or religion.
Corpus $14,930.73
$1000 Virginia Electric and Power Co.
412% lst Mortgage bonds due 12 -1 -87 $ 11000.00
$4,000 Southern Pacific Co 1st mortgage
2 3/4% Bond Series F due 1 -1 -96 2,300.00
$10,000 North Pacific Railway 3% 2047 6,162.50
246 shares First National Boston Corp 4,995.81
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 472.42
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 7 -1 -84 $8,381.45
Income receipts 1,715.76
Less disbursements 5,406.32
Balance 6 -30 -85 4,690.89
Trustees of Public Trusts
GENEVA M. BROWN FUND $ 8,283.83
The income is to be used for improving and beauti-
fying the common and the triangular parcel of land
in front of the Masonic Temple.
Corpus $ 2,958.00
$3,000 Interstate Power Co 5% First
Mortgage Bonds due 5 -1 -87 $ 2,865.00
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings 93.00
Accumulated income - deposits Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 7 -1 -84 $5,099.06
Income receipts 432.44
Less disbursements 205.67
Balance 6 -30 -85 5,325.83
LEROY S. BROWN FUND $ 5,584.56
The income is to be used towards defraying the ex-
pense of an appropriate and dignified celebration of
the anniversary of the Battle of Lexington.
Corpus $ 5,000.00
$5,000 U.S. Treasury Notes 11 3/4%
due 11 -15 -91 $ 5,000.00
Accumulated income - Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 7 -1 -84 $1,391.96
Income receipts 692.60
Less disbursements 1,500.00
Balance 6 -30 -85 584.56
ROBERT P. CLAPP FUND $ 936.66
The income to be used to provide two prizes for
pupils of Lexington High School, one for excellence
in speaking and the other for excellence in compo-
sition.
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 7 -1 -84 $ 946.09
Income receipts 60.57
Less disbursements 70.00
Balance 6 -30 -85 936.66
COLONIAL CEMETERY $ 2,803.17
Corpus $ 1,400.00
Principal- Lexington Savings Bank $ 1,400.00
(various deposits)
Accumulated income - deposit Cambridgeport Savings
Balance 7 -1 -84 $1,186.90
Income receipts 216.27
Balance 6 -30 -85 1,403.17
FREDERICK L. EMERY FUND $ 5,852.91
The income is to be used by the Lexington Field and
Garden Club for the work of grading, grassing and
keeping in order grass borders lying between side-
walks or footpaths and the driveways on public
streets, and in otherwise beautifying the public
streets, ways and places in said Town, preference to
be given to said objects in order stated.
Corpus
$
5,011.25
$1,000 Interstate Power
Co 5% 1st
Mortgage due 5 -1 -87
$
990.00
$2,000 Virginia Electric
and Power Co
4 %2% Mortgage Bonds due
12 -1 -87
2,000.00
Principal- deposit Lexington
Savings Bank
2,021.25
Accumulated income- Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 7 -1 -84
$ 821.29
Income receipts
422.83
Less disbursements
402.46
Balance 6 -30 -85
841.66
EMMA I. FISKE FLOWER FUND
For the preservation and care of a specific cemetery
lot.
Corpus- Transferred to Munroe Fund $ 300.00
Principal- deposit $ 300.00
Accumulated income
Balance 7 -1 -84 $ 685.83
Income receipts 23.24
Transferred to Munroe Fund 709.07
Balance 6 -30 -85 0
0. W. FISKE -- BATTLE GREEN FUND $ 1,334.05
The income of this fund is to be used for the main-
tenance of the Lexington Battle Green or the monu-
ments erected thereon.
Corpus $ 500.00
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank $ 500.00
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 7 -1 -84 $ 945.72
Income receipts 88.33
Less disbursements 200.00
Balance 6 -30 -85 834.05
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Trustees of Public Trusts
MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM B. FOSTER FUND
The interest to be used to put plants out on Memorial
Day (May 30) of each year on Lot No. 218 in Munroe
Cemetery.
Corpus- Transferred to Munroe Fund $ 300.00
Principal- deposit 300.00
Accumulated income
Balance 7 -1 -84 $ 57.40
Income receipts 8.42
Transferred to Munroe Fund 65.82
Balance 6 -30 -85 0
CHAS. E. FRENCH COLONIAL CEMETERY FUND $ 3,054.08
The annual income, thereof to be devoted to the care
of the older part of the cemetery in which repose the
remains of Rev. John Hancock and wife.
Corpus $ 1,961.65
$2,000 Chicago Great Western Railway
4% 1988 $ 1,565.00
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 396.65
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 7 -1 -84 $1,019.04
Income receipts 73.39
Balance 6 -30 -85 1,092.43
CHAS. E. FRENCH MEDAL FUND $ 6,880.81
The income is to be used annually to purchase silver
medals to be distributed to pupils in the senior
high school for the best scholarship.
Corpus
$ 2,783.48
$2,000 American Tel & Tel Co 7%
debentures 2 -15 -2001
$ 1,920.00
$1,000 Chicago Great Western
3,382.93
Railway 4% 1988
782.50
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings
Bank 80.98
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington
Savings Bank
Balance 7 -1 -84 $4,925.02
Income receipts 672.31
Less disbursements 1,500.00
Balance 6 -30 -85 4,097.33
116 Financial
JONAS GAMMEL TRUST $ 1,439.05
The income is to be expended by the board of public
welfare and by two ladies appointed annually for the
purpose by the selectmen in purchasing such luxuries
or delicacies for the Town poor, wherever located,
as are not usually furnished them, and as shall tend
to promote their health and comfort.
Corpus $ 500.00
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank $ 500.00
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 7 -1 -84 $ 847.20
Income receipts 91.85
Balance 6 -30 -85 939.05
ELIZABETH BRIDGE GERRY FUND $ 2,254.65
To be held and used for the same purpose as the
Bridge Charitable Fund.
Corpus $ 2,254.65
$1,000 Virginia Electric and Power Co
412% 1st Mortgage Bonds due 12 -1 -87 $ 1,000.00
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 1,254.65
GEORGE L. GILMORE FUND $40,288.26
The income to be used as the town may from time to
time vote; and if at any time special use arises to
which in the opinion of the Selectmen the principal
of said fund may be applied, then the principal of
said fund may be applied upon the vote of the town
meeting.
Corpus $ 8,886.65
45 Shares Boston Edison $ 1,791.43
104 Shares Exxon Corp 1,902.72
$5,000 Georgia Power Co First Mortgage
4 3/8% 11 -1 -92 4,312.50
$1,000 Chesapeake and Ohio 412% 1992 880.00
Income Account
$15,000 U.S. Treasury Notes 11 3/8%
9 -30 -88
$15,140.63
Lexington Savings Bank:
Balance 7 -1 -84
$28,079.62
Income receipts
3,382.93
Less disbursements
15,201.57
Balance 6 -30 -85
16,260.98
Trustees of Public Trusts
HARRIET R. GILMORE FUND $ 1,269.77
The income is to be expended for the benefit of poor
people in Lexington.
Corpus $ 500.00
Principal deposit Lexington Savings Bank $ 500.00
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 7 -1 -84 $ 688.18
Income receipts 81.59
Balance 6 -30 -85 769.77
HARRINGTON MEMORIAL FUND $21,990.46
To the School Committee of the Town of Lexington,
for scholarships for needy children.
Corpus $19,569.19
84 Shares Am Tel & Tel Co Common
64 Shares Ameritech Common
153 Shares Bell South Common
145.881 Shares Am Tel & Tel Co Common
(Shares held -stock purchase plan)
Total cost of common shares $ 9,619.19
$10,000 U.S. Treasury Notes 11 3/4%
due 1 -15 -91 9,950.00
Accumulated income - deposits Cambridgeport Savings
Balance 7 -1 -84 $ 2,122.82
Income receipts 2,298.45
Less disbursements 2,000.00
Balance 6 -30 -85 2,421.27
HAYES FOUNTAIN FUND $ 1,596.61
The income is to be used for the perpetual care of
the fountain and grounds immediately around it.
Corpus $ 862,72
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank $ 862.72
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 7 -1 -84 $ 604.31
Income receipts 129.58
Balance 6 -30 -85 733.89
HERBERT HILTON FUND
For the preservation and care of a specific cemetery
lot.
Corpus- Transferred to Munroe Fund $ 4,577.47
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank $ 4,577.47
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 7 -1 -84 $11,070.50
Income receipts 512.43
Less disbursements 157.50
Trans. to Munroe Fund 11,425.43
Balance 6 -30 -85 0
EVERETT M. MULLIKEN FUND $ 9,732.57
The income shall be used under the supervision of
the proper town authorities, for the care of Hast-
ings Park in said Lexington.
Corpus $ 4,895.00
$5,000 Central Maine Power Co 1st
Mortgage 4 7/8% Bonds due 5 -1 -87 $ 4,812.50
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 82.50
Accumulated income - deposits Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 7 -1 -84 $ 4,735.20
Income receipts 589.87
Less disbursements 487.50
Balance 6 -30 -85 4,837.57
MUNROE CEMETERY FUNDS $182,687.92
Corpus
$ 42,910.00
Principal- Lexington Savings Bank
$ 3,844.37
Principal -Union Warren Savings Bank
9,000.00
$30,000.00 U.S. Treasury Note 13'4%
365.82
due 4 -15 -88
30,065.63
Income Account
6,256.96
$50,000 U.S. Treasury Note 12.5%
115.82
due 5 -15 -87
49,687.50
$45,000 U.S. Treasury Note 11.375%
44,668.55
due 9 -30 -88
45,421.87
Lexington Savings Bank:
Balance 7 -1 -84
$49,551.84
Income receipts
17,355.82
Transfer in: E.I.Fiske
1,009.07
W.Foster
365.82
H.Hilton
16,002.90
H.Raymond
6,256.96
L.Wilkins
115.82
Less disbursements
45,989.68
Balance 6 -30 -85
44,668.55
HENRY S. RAYMOND FUND
For the preservation and care of specific cemetery
lots.
Corpus- Transferred to Munroe Fund $ 1,500.00
Principal $ 1,500.00
Accumulated income
Balance 7 -1 -84 $ 4,484.45
Income receipts 272.51
Trans. to Munroe Fund 4,756.96
Balance 6 -30 -85 0
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Trustees of Public Trusts
SARAH E. RAYMOND LIBRARY FUND
500.00 GEORGE 0. SMITH FUND
The income only from said fund shall be used for the
purchase of books.
Corpus $ 500.00
Principal- deposit Provident Institution
for Savings $ 500.00
Accumulated income - deposit Provident
Institution for Savings
Balance 7 -1 -84 $ 237.61
Income receipts 39.13
Less disbursements 276.74
Balance 6 -30 -85 0
EDITH C. REDMAN TRUST $ 1,213.43
The income only therefrom to be used and applied for
the care and maintenance of the Lexington Common.
Corpus $ 500.00
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 7 -1 -84 $ 631.69
Income receipts 81.74
Balance 6 -30 -85 713.43
ELSA W. REGESTEIN FUND $ 1,030.99
The income to be expended for awards to members of
the senior class of the Lexington High School.
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 7 -1 -84 $ 1,034.70
Income receipts 66.29
Less disbursements 70.00
Balance 6 -30 -85 1,030.99
F. FOSTER SHERBURNE AND TENNEY
SHERBURNE FUND $24,936.74
The net income from said fund shall be awarded
annually to assist in the education of such deser-
ving young men or women domiciled in said Town of
Lexington.
Corpus
$24,701.65
$4,000 Chicago Great Western
Railway 4% 1988
$ 3,150.00
$2,000 Interstate Power Co.
1st Mortgage 5 1/8% 5 -1 -89
1,969.08
$10,000 Niagara Mohawk Power 4 3/4%
1990 9,900.00
$5,000 No Pacific Railway 4% 1997
4,362.50
$5,000 Columbus and Southern Ohio
Electric Co 412% Bonds due 3 -1 -87
4,926.51
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings
Bank 393.56
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington
Savings Bank
Balance 7 -1 -84 $ 228.42
Income receipts 1,206.67
Less disbursements 1,200.00
Balance 6 -30 -85 235.09
118 Financial
$ 2,675.81
The income thereof to be expended by the Field and
Garden Club in setting out and keeping in order
shade and ornamental trees and shrubs in the streets
and highways in said town, or the beautifying of
unsightly places in the highways.
Corpus $ 2,507.65
$4,000 Southern Pacific Co -1st Mortgage
2 3/4% Bond Series F due 1 -1 -96 $ 2,335.44
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 172.21
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 7 -1 -84 $ 165.00
Income receipts 113.16
Less disbursements 110.00
Balance 6 -30 -85 168.16
ELLEN A. STONE FUND
$ 2,258.51
The accrued interest is to be paid to the school
committee who are to employ it in aiding needy and
deserving young women of Lexington in obtaining a
higher education.
Corpus $ 2,000.00
$2,000 Virginia Electric and Power Co
412% Mortgage Bonds due 12 -1 -87 $ 2,000.00
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 7 -1 -84 $ 347.95
Income receipts 110.56
Less disbursements 200.00
Balance 6 -30 -85 258.51
GEORGE W. TAYLOR FLAG FUND $ 2,957.85
The income to be used for the care, preservation and
replacement of said flagpole (on the Battle Green),
or for the purchase of new flags; any balance of
income from said fund to be used for the care of
Lexington Common.
Corpus $ 2,006.25
$2,000 Virginia Electric and Power Co
412% 1st Mortgage Bonds due 12 -1 -87 $ 2,000.00
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 6.25
Accumulated income deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 7 -1 -84 $ 813.78
Income receipts 137.82
Balance 6 -30 -85 951.60
GEORGE W. TAYLOR TREE FUND $ 3,730.21
The income is to be expended for the care, purchase
and preservation of trees for the adornment of said
town.
Corpus $ 2,006.25
$2,000 Virginia Electric and Power Co
412% 1st Mortgage Bonds due 12 -1 -87 $ 2,000.00
Principal- deposit Cambridgeport Savings 6.25
Accumulated income - deposit Cambridgeport Savings
Balance 7 -1 -84 $ 1,754.78
Income receipts 216.01
Less disbursements 246.83
Balance 6 -30 -85 1,723.96
Trustees of Public Trusts
ALBERT BALL TENNEY MEMORIAL FUND $ 9,847.75
The income is to be used to provide nightly illumi-
nation of the Lexington Minuteman statue.
Corpus $ 4,531.80
$4,000 Hocking Valley 412%
Bonds due 1999 $ 3,870.74
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 661.06
Accumulated income - deposits Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 7 -1 -84 $ 5,116.57
Income receipts 499.38
Less disbursements 300.00
Balance 6 -30 -85 5,315.95
TOWER MEMORIAL PARK FUND $27,926.21
The income thereof to be applied by said town, in
each and every year for the care, maintenance and
improvement of Tower Park.
Corpus $ 8,964.71
$2,000 New England Power Co 4% 1st
Mortgage Bonds 6 -1 -1988 $ 1,510.00
$2,000 Western Mass Electric Co
4 3/8% lst Mortgage Series C 4 -1 -87 1,590.00
$10,000 Southern Pacific Co 1st Mortgage
2 3/4% Bonds Series F due 1 -1 -96 5,750.00
Principal- deposit Union Warren Savings 114.71
Income Account
$15,000 U.S. Treasury Note 11 3/8%
due 9 -30 -88 $15,140.63
Lexington Savings Bank:
Balance 7 -1 -84 $18,838.58
Income receipts 1,795.06
Less disbursements 16,812.77
Balance 6 -30 -85 3,820.87
CHARLES LYMAN WELD FUND $ 7,298.92
The entire fund, both principal and income, are
available upon a vote of the town for educational
purposes or chapel at Westview Cemetery.
$6,000 U.S. Treasury Note 12%
due 6 -31 -88 $ 5,962.50
Principal- deposits Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 7 -1 -84 $ 576.05
Income receipts 760.37
Balance 6 -30 -85 1,336.42
LOUISE E. WILKINS FLOWER FUND
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 7 -1 -84 $ 113.15
Income receipts 2.67
Transferred to Munroe Fund 115.82
Balance 6 -30 -85 0
WESTVIEW CEMETERY $494,690.59
Corpus
$440,214.82
$28,000 Columbus & Southern Ohio
Electric Co 4 %2% Bonds due 3 -1 -87
$ 27,648.29
$1,000 Oklahoma Gas & Electric
3 7/8% Bonds due 1988
872.50
$15,000 North Pacific Railway Co Prior
Lien, Mortgage 4% Bonds due 1 -1 -97
12,414.51
$5,000 Alabama Power Co Ist Mortgage
4 5/8% Bonds due 5 -1 -87
4,543.75
$12,000 Chicago Great Western Railway
1st Mortgage 4% Bonds Series A
due 1 -1 -88
9,241.05
$4,000 Hocking Valley 412% Bonds due 1999
3,870.74
$6,000 Alabama Power Co 1st Mortgage
3 7/8% Bonds due 1 -1 -88
5,085.00
$10,000 Great Northern Railway
3 1/8% due 1990
6,751.25
$1,000 Idaho Power Co 412% Bonds
due 1 -1 -87
972.50
1710 Shares Bank of Boston Corp
23,184.01
1500 Shares J P Morgan & Co Inc
20,677.81
1180 Shares State Street Bank & Trust Co
11,070.00
1284 Shares Shawmut Assoc, Inc
21,440.13
$15,000 Northwestern Bell Telephone Co
4 3/8% Debentures due 3 -1 -2003
11,006.25
$50,000 U.S. Treasury Bond 1112%
due 11 -15 -95
49,546.88
$50,000 U.S. Treasury Note 1112%
due 10 -15 -90
49,562.50
$50,000 Federal Home Loan Bond
11.7% due 7 -26 -93
49,343.75
$25,000 U.S. Treasury Note 11 3/8%
due 9 -30 -88
25,234.37
$5,000 General Telephone Co of Calif
412% Mortgage due 9 -1 -86
3,993.75
2572 Shares New England Merchants Co, Inc
32,115.00
$17,500 American T & T Co 8 3/4%
Debentures due 5 -15 -2000
18,054.95
$14,000 New England Merchants National
Bank 5% Conv Debentures due 1994
$ 9,000.00
$18,000 Citicorp Conv Subor 5.75% notes
due 6 -30 -2000
14,125.00
Principal- deposits Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 7 -1 -84 $30,796.76
Received from Town 25,000.00
Less disbursements 25,335.93
Balance 6 -30 -85 30,460.83
Accumulated income - deposits Lexington Savings
Bank
Balance 7 -1 -84 $45,294.12
Income receipts 50,181.65
Less disbursements 41,000.00
Balance 6 -30 -85 54,475.77
Frank T. Parrish, Jr., Chairman
Alan S. Fields John R. Packard
Financial 119
Comptroller Digests Computer System
FY 84 FY 85
PAYROLL $137,360 $141,225
EXPENSES 3,650 4,949
PERSONNEL 7 7
As planned in the previous year, the installation of
a Digital Equipment Company VAX 11/750 minicomputer
and Rainbow microcomputers was our number one prior-
ity in 1985. Payroll was our first application,
converted and operational on April 1. Other applic-
ations, such as retirement payroll, water and sewer
billing, appropriations and general ledger, accounts
payable, real estate and personal property tax
billing and tax collections were added during the
remainder of the year.
The comptroller's office is the focal point for all
town finances and serves all departments, boards,
committees and commissions by accounting for all
revenue receipts and disbursements. The official
financial and accounting records of the town, inclu-
ding the school department, are maintained in this
office.
Over 30,000 payroll checks were processed by our
payroll personnel during the year, with 2,082 W -2's
120 Financial
(employee's statement of earnings) issued at the end
of the year. Over 13,700 payment vouchers were
processed, resulting in a similar number of accounts
payable and refund or abatement checks being issued.
We completed our fourth year under the state's new
Uniform Municipal Accounting System on June 30,
1985. At that time we converted from a pen and ink
method to computerization of this system.
The annual audit of our accounting records as of
June 30, 1985 was started late in the year by Arthur
Andersen & Co., Certified Public Accountants. The
town is in excellent financial condition with sur-
plus revenue -- "free cash " - -in excess of $3.5
million.
As we approach 1986, we see the need to review our
various methods and procedures, to see how they may
better fit the processing of data through our comp-
uter. The computer programs we are using should be
reviewed to ascertain the relevance and importance
of the data and the reports available or being
prepared.
Comptroller/ Letter of Transmittal
TRANSMITTAL LETTER
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Lexington, Massachusetts 02173
December 31, 1985
In accordance with the provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 41,
Section 61, I submit herewith the financial reports of the Town as of the end of
the fiscal year - June 30, 1985.
We have strived continuously to improve the format of many of our reports and we
believe they will be more easily understood by non - financial persons. Changes in
the State's new Uniform Municipal Accounting System, that we converted to in July,
1981, permit us to provide more uniformity in financial reporting and adhere more
closely to generally accepted accounting principles.
The following financial statements and reports, as of June 30, 1985, are appended
to this letter:
Combined Balance Sheet of All Funds
Combined Statement of Revenues,
Expenditures and Changes in
Fund Balances
Schedule of Accounts Receivable
Combining Balance Sheet - All Special
Revenue Funds
Combining Statement of Revenues, - All
Special Revenue Funds
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and
Changes in Fund Balance
Appropriation Accounts
Schedule of Revenues
Schedule of Cash Payments
Balance Sheet and Schedule of Debt
and Interest
Richard M. Perry, Comptroller
Financial 121
Comptroller/ Combined Balance Sheet of All Funds
COMBINED
BALANCE
SHEET - ALL FUND TYPES AND ACCOUNT GROUPS
JUNE 30,
1985
G O V E R
N M E N T A L
T Y P E F U N D S
Proprietory Type
Special
Capital Special
Funds
General
Revenue
Projects Assessments
Enterprise
Assets
Cash
2,704,447
Investments
8,576,018
42,933
Receivables:
Taxes
561,667
Excises
285,267
IF User Charges & Liens
248,028
403,261
Tax Liens
8,282
Departmentals
89,001
Special Assessments
1,116,572
Due from other governments
125,235
103,088
Deferred Revenue
(270,058)
(1,116,572)
(71,862)
Accrued Interest
19,273
Other Debits
Due (to) /from Other Funds
(2,173,163)
986,119
13,285 339,660
805,047
Tax Foreclosures
33,864
Amounts Provided For:
Payments of Bonds
State (Chapter 645)
Payment of Notes
106,452
70,968
Total Assets
10,207,861
1,238,592
13,285 339,660
1,207,414
Liabilities
Warrants Payable
1,046,537
Payroll Deductions
188,698
Deposits
7,948
Bonds Payable:
Inside Debt Limit
Outside Debt Limit
Notes Payable
106,452
70,968
Due to Other Governments
4,374
Reserves
Reserve for abatements/
exemptions
561,678
Reserve for Collected Taxes
Subject to Refund
390,602
Fund Equity
Reserve for Encumbrances
1,750,906
29165
13,285
44,024
Reserve for Petty Cash
1,050
Designated:
Over /Under Assessments
37,997
Various
9869119
58,411
Abatements /Exemptions:
Surplus
796,891
Undesignated:
Unreserved Fund Balance
5,421,180
143,856
339,660
1,034,011
Total Liabilities, Reserves
and Fund Balance
10,207,861
1,2339592
13,285 339,660
1,207,414
122 Financial
Comptroller/ Combined
Balance Sheet of All Funds
Fiduciary
Type Funds
Account Group
Totals
Agency
and Trusts
Long Term Debt
(Memorandum
Only)
Treasurer
Library
Public
Accounts
June 30, 1985
June 30, 1984
6,254
18,949
282,965
3,012,615
613,665
131,799
432,301
620,306
9,803,357
12,559,529
561,667
526,425
285,267
343,888
651,289
361,332
8,282
9,173
89,001
64,347
1,116,572
1,046,793
228,323
260,282
(1,458,492)
(1,352,088)
19,273
79,675
29,052
0
0
33,864
33,864
930,000
930,000
1,679,186
0
75,814
177,420
0
138,053
451,250
932,323
930,000
15,458,438
16,301,885
1,046,537
1,276,992
188,698
180,933
7,948
7,573
930,000
930,000
1,615,000
0
140,000
177,420
0
4,374
4,668
561,678
526,424
390,602
508,297
1,810,380
1,216,136
1,050
1,050
37,997
8,588
138,053
451,250
932,323
2,566,156
4,243,885
796,891
648,023
6,938,707
5,924,316
138,053
451,250
932,323
930,000
15,458,438
16,301,885
Financial 123
Comptroller/ Combined Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in
COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
ALL FUND TYPES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1985
G o v e r n m e n t a 1 F u n dT_y p e
Special Capital
General Revenue Proiects
Revenues:
Taxes
Tax Liens & Foreclosures
Motor Vehicle Excise
Penalties & Interest
Enterprise User Charges & Liens
Non - Enterprise Charges For Services
License Permits & Fines
Departmental
Intergovernmental
Special Assessments
Earnings on Investments
Contributions
Total Revenues
Expenditures:
General Government _
Public Safety
Health & Sanitation
Highways & Streets _
Veterans Benefits
Education
Libraries
Parks & Recreation
Pensions & Retirement _
Unclassified
Enterprise - Water
Cemeteries
Maturing Debt & Interest
Total Expenditures
Excess (deficiency) of Revenue Over
(under) Expenditures
Other Financing Sources (uses):
Proceeds of Bonds
Proceeds of Notes
Operating Transfers In
Payment of Notes
State & County Charges
Operating Transfers Out
Total Other Financing Sources (Uses)
Excess of Revenues & Other Sources
Over (under) Expenditures & Other Uses
Fund Balances, July 1, 1984
Fund Balances, June 30, 1985
124 Financial
28,943,819.20
890.39
1,404,135.72
98,935.89
1,607.55
615,266.31
561,404.64
563,069.10
4,507,665.37
853,809.47
10,616.28
801,331.39
415,575.51
1,730,146.73
14,797.96
Special
Assessments
177,918.95
37,550,603.64 2,9729467.87 177,918.95
4,725,245.17
113,549.55
4,032,460.68
142,371.80
865,671.65
92,216.82
2,198,182.96
569,912.72
21,871.58
(94,367.74)
19,298,609.67
1,732,335.93
829,912.18
24,033.90
260,709.00
20,756.09
1,775,935.52
(208,927.00)
57,008.56
66,640.98
26,930.92
(102,278.43)
950,379.84
(166,000.00)
35,042,917.73 2,761,817.79
2,507,685.91 210,650.08 177,918.95
200,819.89
780,328.41
196.42
(94,367.74)
(1,816,440.13)
(196.42)
(208,927.00)
(30,000.00)
(166,000.00)
(1,036,308.14)
(102,278.43)
(30,000.00)
(166,000.00)
1,471,377.77
108,371.65
(30,000.00)
11,918.95
6,536,647.23
1,023,768.98
43,285.39
327,741.50
8,008,025.00
1,132,140.63
13,285.39
339,660.45
Fund Balances
Proprietary
Enterprise
F i d
u c i a r y F
u n d T y p e
Totals
(Memorandum Only)
Water
Treasurer
Cary Library
Public Trustees
June 30, 1985
June 30, 1984
28,943,819.20
27,047,798.08
890.39
5,053.82
1,264,120.98
1,404,135.72
98,935.89
1,276,344.81
1,346,458.36
93,892.45
1,262,052.48
1,416,597.70
524,961.81
561,404.64
504,283.50
119,523.46 Z
6,605.00
61,526.22
9,996.50
1,050,167.33
6,363,940.56
550,493.97
7,041,582.89
177,918.95
153,882.77
271,296.38
48,132.06
85,195.34
1,273,231.21
1,041,037.82
5,024.11
5,024.11
3,155.00
1,383,644.44
282,925.49
109,658.28
95,191.84
42,572,410.51
39,5749652.95
67,581.00
15,651.85
4,922,027,57
49196,972.73
4,300.00
4,179,132.48
4,041,916.28
9579888.47
1,272,237.36
157,946.00
2,926,041.68
2,613,724.49
21,871.58
19,926.44
26,277.91
5,315.00
21,062,538.51
20,173,275.22
106,072.70
960,018.78
894,276.60
2,666.00
284,131.09
259,980.44
44,617.00
1,820,552.52
1,728,903.50
59706.68
8,003.00
137,359.22
145,853.64
469,410.43
469,410.43
1669060.66
2,766.07
29,696.99
31,057.89
9509379.84
1,198,682.46
739,554.43-
51,936.44
106,072.70
18,750.07
38,721,049.16
36,742,867.73
644,090.01
230,989.05
3,585.58
76,441.77
3,851,361.35
2,831,785.22
171,000.00
171,000.00
200,819.89
150,000.00
(100,032.23)
(469,050.00)
303000.00
25,000.00
835,524.83
(194,399.97)
(2,285,490.13)
1,530,081.41
(200,000.00)
(2,262,349.88)
(2,024,506.62)
(40,000.00)
(2,469 630 04)
(602,615.53)
(398,082.23)
(1,994,506.62)
(15,000.00)
(3,742,175.42)
1,384,884.00
246,007.78
(1,763,517.57)
3,585.58
61,441.77
109,185.93
1,446,901.22
890,438.72
1,901,570.70
447,664.50
870,880.94
12,041,997.96
10,595,096.74
1,136,446.50
138,053.13
451,250.08
932,322.71
12,151,183.89
12,041,997.96
Financial 125
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SCHEDULE OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1985
Uncollected
July 1, 1984 Commitments
Abatements &
Adjustments
Adjusted
Collectable
Apportionments Collections Uncollected
Transfers Net of Refunds June 30, 1985
01 -General Fund
Personal Property Taxes:
Levy of 1985
1984
1983
1982
1981
Real Estate Taxes:
Levy of 1985
1984
1983
1982
Totals
5,020.25
3,786.05
4,142.33
1,771.00
378,482.64
115,313.86
17,908.45
526,424.58
1,157,826.67
28,475,087.29
29,632,913.96
38,720.50
36,314.67
35,968.99
2,458.12
245,357.12
13,840.98
12,367.21
15,790.12
400,817.71
1,119,106.17
(31,294.42)
(32,182.94)
1,684.21
1,771.00
28,229,730.17
364,641.66
102,946.65
2,118.33
29,758,520.83
1,113,976.19
(35,140.85)
(35,903.77)
(418.54)
27,886,161.42
247,782.87
24,002.29
(3,606.26)
29,196,853.35
5,129.98
3,846.43
3,720.83
2,102.75
1,771.00
343,568.75
116,858.79
78,944.36
5,724.59
561,667.48
Tax Liens: 9,172.58
Motor
Levy
Totals
Vehicle Excise:
of 1985
1984
1983
1982
1981
1980
1979
1978
1977
1976
1975
1974
1973
1972
1971
890.39
8,282.19
196,040.38
25,073.25
35,406.62
23,575.79
61,406.76
2,385.09
1,146,262.95
285,491.87
4,739.15
53,070.54
33,967.15
924.01
300.00
10,401.02
(275.83)
(309.10)
(361.08)
(74.60)
(106.70)
(188.10)
(241.45)
(138.33)
(108.28)
(41.60)
1,093,192.41
447,565.10
28,888.39
35,106.62
13,174.77
61,682.59
2,694.19
361.08
74.60
106.70
188.10
241.45
138.33
108.28
41.60
927,293.80
408,064.09
8,019.46
13,409.53
275.75
39,664.63
309.10
361.08
74.60
106.70
188.10
241.45
138.33
108.28
41.60
165,898.61
39,501.01
20,868.93
21,697.09
12,899.02
22,017.96
2,385.09
343,887.89 1,436,493.97
96,817.65 1,683,564.21
1,398,296.50 285,267.71
Departmental:
Sewer other
Ambulance service
Animal Control
Assessors in lieu
of taxes
Fire
Sewer Service
Sewer House Connections
Street Opening Permits
2,136.67
56,979.85
40.00
2,900.00
750.00
1,100.87
440.00
64,347.39
85,118.04
41,465.00
530.00
11,588.34
7,250.00
3,000.00
3,345.00
152,296.38
7,079.45 80,175.26
75.00 98,369.85
570.00
4,088.56 7,499.78
50.00 10,100.00
3,750.00
1,100.87
3,785.00
11,293.01 205,350.76
67,185.19 12,990.07
26,744.02 71,625.83
570.00
10,350.39 (2,850.61)
5,750.00 4,350.00
3,000.00 750.00
2,750.00 1,100.87
1,035.00
116,349.60 89,001.16
Comptroller/Schedule of Accounts Receivable
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50 -Special Assessment Fund
Apportioned Assessments
Sewer:
Unapportioned (2,947.58) 271,494.13
Added to Taxes 1986
Added to Taxes 1985 (113.71) 68,975.10
Added to Taxes 1984 1,064.31
Added to Taxes 1983 517.63
Added to Taxes 1982 849.85
Sidewalk:
Unapportioned 2,536.53 630.75
Added to Taxes 1986
Added to Taxes 1985 755.85
Added to Taxes 1982 16.85
Street:
Unapportioned 50,093.54
Added to Taxes 1985 15,389.69
Added to Taxes 1984 (11.24)
Added to Taxes 1983 34.55
Added to Taxes 1982 282.30
Water:
Unapportioned 450.00
Added to Taxes 1985
Added to Taxes 1984 6.10
Added to Taxes 1982 21.24
Committed Interest:
Added to Taxes 1986
Added to Taxes 1985 (37.79)
Added to Taxes 1984 633.14
Added to Taxes 1983 382.10
Added to Taxes 1982 657.06
Apportioned Assessment
Not Yet Due:
Sewer 1985-2001 616,634.56
Sidewalk 5,421.20
Street 136,952.54
Water 1,645.14
Suspended Assessments:
Sewer 66,007.98
Street 790.00
Water 2,137.50
Suspended Assessment
on Town Owned Land:
Sewer 113,205.99
Sidewalk 8,952.46
Street 39,347.11
Water 1,714.01
Totals 1,047,549.22
262.16
37,089.36
203,242.72
150.00
25,754.72
930.00
20,605.72
644,974.35
12,701.78
12,701.78
255,844.77 249,603.16
68,861.39
1,064.31
517.63
849.85
3,167.28 2,886.78
755.85
16.85
50,093.54
15,389.69
(11.24)
34.55
282.30
450.00
262.16
6.10
21.24
37,051.57
633.14
382.10
657.06
819,877.28
5,421.20
136,952.54
1,795.14
91,762.70
790.00
3,067.50
133,811.71
8,952.46
39,347.11
1,714.01
1,679,821.79
46,929.14
1,080.00
68,975.10
204.60
15,389.69
262.16
30,570.99 (24,329.38)
440.82 (440.82)
67,863.76 997.63
642.41 421.90
302.86 214.77
849.85
79.50 201.00
16.12 (16.12)
824.30 (68.45)
16.85
3,164.40
15,213.60 176.09
21.36 (32.60)
34.55
282.30
300.00 (930.00)
256.06 6.10
6.10
21.24
170.19 (170.19)
36,471.46 580.11
425.21 207.93
209.02 173.08
657.06
18,958.54 731,943.64
292.32 4,924.28
3,363.01 118,199.84
1,532.98
1,491.32 90,271.38
790.00
3,067.50
385,330.63
177,918.95
133,811.71
8,952.46
39,347.11
1,714.01
1,116,572.21
Comptroller/Schedule of Accounts Receivable
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61 -Enterprise Fund
Water
User Charges
Rates
Other Services:
House Connections
Miscellaneous
Liens Added to Taxes:
1986
1985
1984
1983
1982
Totals
Sewer
User Charges
Liens added to Taxes:
1986
Totals
Uncollected
SCHEDULE OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1985
Abatements &
July 1, 1984 Commitments Adjustments
330,351.27
729.68
27,177.33
2,111.45
564.95
397.55
361,332.23
1,330,411.19
30.00
40,325.64
Adjusted
Collectable
Apportionments Collections Uncollected
Transfers Net of Refunds June 30, 1985
1.,237.52 1,659,524.94
1,370,766.83
1,237.52
729.68
30.00
40,325.64
27,177.33
2,111.45
564.95
397.55
1,730,861.54
40,325.64
1,257,081.98 362,117.32
40,325.64
729.68
15.00 15.00
3,657.04 36,668.60
25,429.58 1,747.75
789.20 1,322.25
225.25 339.70
76. 321.20
1,287,274.40 ; 403,261.50
648,177.70
13,582.67
23,373.50 624,804.20
32.68
13,549.99
13,092.67
376,338.93
661,760.37
23,406.18 638,354.19
13,092.67
894.43
235,372.60
12,655.56
377,233.36 248,028.16
Assets
Investments
Due from other governments
Due from other funds
Amounts provided for payment
of notes
Total assets
Liabilities & Fund Balances
Liabilities:
Warrants Payable
Notes Payable
Fund Equity:
Designated
Undesignated
Total liabilities and
fund balances
COMBINING BALANCE SHEET - ALL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
JUNE 30, 1985
Revenue School
Sharing Cafeteria
42,933.30
103,088.00
86,930.37
Highway
Improvements
258,599.43
84,274.61
Education
Revenue
227,311.73
Other
Revenue June 30, 1985 June 30, 1984
413,277.80
42,933.30
103,088.00
986,119.33
22,177.54 106,452.15
144,215.78
130,583.58
777,972.34
146,021.30
86,930.37 342,874.04
227,311.73 435,455.34 1,238,592.78 1,052,771.70
84,274.61 22,177.54
2,165.28 86,930.37 258,599.43 227,311.73 413,277.80
143,856.02
106,452.15
988,284.61
143,856.02
29,002.72
812,940.92
210,828.06
146,021.30 86,930.37 342,874.04 227,311.73 435,455.34 1,238,592.78 1,052,771.70
Comptroller/Accounts Receivable
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Revenues:
Non Enterprise Charges For
Service
Intergovernmental
Earnings on Investments
Total Revenue
Expenditures:
General Government
Public Safety
Health & Sanitation
Highways & Streets
Veterans Benefits
Education
Libraries
Parks & Recreation
Pension & Retirements
Unclassified
Cemeteries
Maturing Debt & Interest
Total Expenditures
Excess of Revenue Over/
(Under) Expenditures
Other Financing Sources
(Uses) Proceeds on Notes
Operating Transfers In
Payments of Notes
Operating Transfers Out
Total Other Financing
Sources: (Uses)
Excess of Revenues & Other
Sources Over/(Under) Expen-
ditures & Other Uses
COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
ALL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1985
Revenue
Sharing
408,230.00
14,797.96
423,027.06
52,064.00
384,599.00
51,171.72
School
Cafeteria
532,438.76
88,788.16
621,226.92
Highway
Improvements
Education
Revenue
Other
Revenue
(Totals -Memorandum Only)
June 30, 1984 June 30, 1985
198,634.74 1,157,228.44 572,349.81
532,438.76 524,961.81
2,425,231.15 2,738,479.50
14,797.96 21,585.57
198,634.74 1,157,228.44 572,349.81
2,972,467.87 3,285,026.88
616,453.33
155,822.35
1,115,882.60
1,681.97
92,216.82
142,371.80
89,441.37
24,033.90
20,756.09
15,271.84
53,745.97 48,733.56
92,216.82 190,583.99
142,371.80 367,136.82
629,862.72 514,600.18
1,732,335.93 1,636,825.57
24,033.90 14,973.86
20,756.09 24,423.42
66,443.56 56,183.48
487,834.72 616,453.33
155,822.35 1,115,882.60 385,773.79
2,761,766.79
(64,806.76) 4,773.59
42,812.39 41,345.84 186,576.02
273,010.09
(188,735.48)
(19,709.48)
44,355.08
196.42
(22,177.54)
(135.34)(189,133.18)
210,701.08
317,365.17
196.42
(210,913.02)
(208,978.00)
2,853,460.88
431,566.00
150,000.00
(200,000.00)
(404,952.89)
64,565.13
(135.34)(166,759.22)
(102,329.43)
(454,952.89)
(64,806.76)
Fund Balance, June 30, 1984 210,828.06
Fund Balance, June 30, 1985 146,021.30
4,773.59
82,156.78
86,930.37
107,377.52
151,221.91
258,599.43
41,210.50 19,816.80
186,101.23 393,461.00
227,311.73 413,277.80
108,371.65
1,023,768.98
1,132,140.63
(23,386.89)
1,047,155.87
1,023,768.98
Comptroller/ Statement of Special Revenue Funds
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STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1985
Transfers/
July 1, 1984 Adjustments Revenues
Balance + (-)
21 -Special Revenue Fund -Revenue Sharing
Council on Aging
Personal Services
Expenses
Street Lights
Expenses
Community Services
Expenses
Totals
*Total Appropriated ATM 1984
**Encumbered for 1986
22 -Special Revenue Fund -School Cafeteria
22-3220 School Lunch
23 -Special
23-3270 Highway
23-3272 Highway
23-3273 Highway
23-3275 Highway
23-3274 Chapter
Revenue Fund -Highway
Purpose
Layout
Resurfacing 1984
Resurfacing 1985
90 Grant
24 -Special Revenue Fund -Education
24-3201 Federal Grants
Special Education -Mainstream
Lexington Special Services
(Assist, Combine, Discover)
Enhance
Transition
Bilingual
PL874
Munch
Word Processing & Accounting
Parenting Adolesents
Smoking Prevention
Psycho Education Training
Low Income
Math for Disabled Students
Reading Update -Theory & Practice 1
Reading Update -Theory & Practice 2
Learning through Creative Drama
Integrating Poetry
Poetry in Songwriting
Expenditures
June 30, 1985
Balance
18,437.00
34,900.00
384,599.00
52,064.00
18,437.00
32,735.72
384,599.00
52,064.00
2,165.28**
490,000.00*
487,834.72
2,165.28
82,156.78
621,226.92
616,453.33
86,930.37
20,375.00
6,870.43
19,709.48
104,267.00
151,221.91
(19,709.48)D
(19,709.48)
50,000.00
128,642.35
104,267.00
282,909.35
27,180.00
128,642.35
155,822.35
20,375.00
29,690.43
208,534.00
258,599.43
357.19
2,643.00
3,751.97
2,027.57
337.13
8,612.46
609.26
364.30
53.64
33,554.00
79.79
.80
24.39
113.15
86.17
30,800.00
50,569.00
33,366.00
51,365.00
456.15
19,692.29
14,805.00
2,481.00
1,692.00
43,234.00
1,350.00
30,958.41
51,414.45
36,790.25
49,945.80
793.28
14,942.54
1,658.00
993.80
33,554.00
1,200.00
79.79
.80
24.39
113.15
86.17
198.78
1,797.55
327.72
3,446.77
28,304.75
609.26
226.76
823.00
53.64
698.20
43,234.00
150.00
Comptroller/Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance
ieI3U U!d
24-3216 Gifts School:
Foundation Computer
Foundation Drama
Foundation Newcomers
Foundation Materials
24-3221
24-3223
24-3224
24-3225
24-3227
24-3228
Lost Books/Industrial Art Supplies
School Athletics
Adult Education
Driver Education
Metco Racial Imbalance
Other School:
Edco Metropathways
ECOA Chapter 2 Block Grant
School Energy Grant
City & Suburb Interdependence
Visions of Future
Visual Arts Thru Drama
24-3240 School Bus Tickets
24-3241 Off Duty Custodians
25 -Special Revenue Fund -Other Revenue
25-3201 Federal Grants:
Inflow Infiltration Analysis
25-3214 Fund Balance MDC Sewer Usage Charge
25-3215 Gifts Selectmen:
Traffic Improvement S. Lexington
Traffic Improvement N. Lexington
Council for Arts
Youth
Recreation
Needy Family
Council on Aging
Other
25-3229 Self Supporting Recreation
Self Supporting Recreation Encumbered
25-3234 Fund Balance Insurance Reimbursement:
PW Vehicles
PW Traffic Signs
PW Trees
PW Hydrants
Police
Fire
Library
25-3241 Fund Balance Off Duty Details:
Police
Public Works
Fire
Custodians
Police Designated Reserve
44,592.61
6,803.62
2,515.00
5,175.24
9,663.24
11,641.07
13,963.04
32,795.08
988.83
1,000.00
651.62
(23.64)
1,263.65
2,457.05
186,101.23
(135.34)
(135.34)
33,155.18
5,461.23
647.00
6,605.45
41,480.65
7,527.12
552,165.00
181,329.00
19,920.00
23,484.00
2,746.00
10,138.85
22,758.52
1,157,228.44
40,640.60
31.01
2,515.00
603.98
6,222.83
29,700.00
2,666.95
555,600.31
181,329.00
20,226.45
1,000.00
651.62
17,676.82
1,592.15
8,976.85
23,894.20
1,115,882.60
37,107.19
12,233.84
43.02
5,557.86
21,443.89
19,168.19
11,296.09
29,359.77
547.04
5,807.18
1,130.21
2,425.65
1,321.37
227,311.73
39,834.77
233.22
3,644.57
433.91
161.00
100.00
3,417.89
5,000.00
3,718.37
326.90
7,559.72
944.02
4,712.67
(60.67)
231.00
.00
68.50
1,024.37
129.75
1,173.06
196.42
(6,351.41)C
6,625.00
20,000.00
9,000.00
580.00
475.00
3,325.00
3,701.23
65.56
23,389.13
3,569.35
3,930.23
5,210.74
84.50
10,616.28
4,630.17
1,200.00
130,480.13
2,165.51
1,026.88
1,267.51
39,834.77
6,625.00
20,000.00
9,000.00 233.22
2,190.60 2,033.97
908.91
3,486.00
100.00
4,662.25 2,456.87
196.42 65.56
17,037.72 5,000.00
3,718.37 3,569.35
2,211.85 2,045.28
7,101.17 5,669.29
282.20 746.32
8,730.64 6,598.31
3,472.01 1,097.49
231.00
1,200.00 .00
138,076.66 (7,528.03)
2,165.51 1,024.37
823.13 333.50
1,485.55 (218.04)
1,173.06
Comptroller/Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance
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STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1985
(Cont.) 25 -Special Revenue Fund -Other Revenue
25-3242 Appropriated Off Duty Police
25-3245 MBTA LexPress Grant
25-3247 Council on Aging Grant
25-3248 State Community Development Grant
25-3251 Parking Meter, Lots Permits
Parking Meter
Parking Permits
Parking Lots
25-3256 Fund Balance Sale of Real Estate
25-3252 Fund Balance -County Dog Fund
25-3257 Fund Balance -Sale of Cemetery Lots
25-3276 WPC Collections
WPC Collections (to pay SAN)
25-3293 Aid to Library
Totals
BREAKDOWN OF ALL DESIGNATED FUND BALANCES
21 Special Revenue
22 Special Revenue
23 Special Revenue
24 Special Revenue
25 Special Revenue
Fund Revenue Sharing
Fund School Cafeteria
Fund Highway
Fund Education
Fund Other Revenue
*Total Appropriated 1985 ATM
**Encumbered with expense in 1986
A. Closed to Unreserved Fund Balance
B. Town Meeting Action
C. (To) Revenue General Fund
D. To Close Project
July 1, 1984
Balance
Transfers/
Adjustments
+ (-)
Revenues
Expenditures
June 30, 1985
Balance
3,888.00
9,478.00
152,805.10
26,223.00
10,000.00
3,781.77
28,433.34
63,364.28
22,834.46
(148,000.00)(B)
(10,000.00)(B)
(3,781.77)(B)
(21,000.00)(B)
60,000.00
9,112.00
3,000.00
92,055.77
52,398.00
35,650.70
30,000.00
2,539.17
28,501.45
22,177.54
4,463.00
23,287.50
60,000.00
8,418.99
85,541.82
22,833.90
3,888.00
10,171.01
3,000.00
96,860.87
78,621.00
35,650.70
30,000.00
2,539.17
35,934.79
4,463.00
23,288.06
393,461.00 (188,936.76)
594,527.35
385,773.79
413,277.80
490,000.00*
82,156.78
151,221.90
186,101.23
393,461.00
(19,709.48)
(135.34)
(188,936.76)
621,226.92
282,909.35
1,157,228.44
594,527.35
487,834.72
616,453.33
155,822.35
1,115,882.60
385,773.79
2,165.28**
86,930.37
258,599.42
227,311.73
413,277.80
1,302,940.91 (208,781.58) 2,655,892.06
2,761,766.79
988,284.60
Comptroller/Appropriation Accounts
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APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS
Amounts Appropriated
Accounts Approp. & Total Balance Balances at 1985 Town Meeting
(Voted at 1984 Annual Town Meeting) Transfers Expenditures 6/30/85 To Surplus To 1986 F.Y. Fiscal Year 1986
Fiscal Year 1985
Selectmen
Personal Services 35,702.00 27,264.88 8,437.12 8,437.12 34,554.00
Expenses 8,650.00 6,968.82 1,681.18 1,291.78 389.40 9,050.00
Town Manager
Personal Services 125,829.00 125,828.72 .28 .28 136,211.00
Expenses 8,850.00 8,744.00 106.00 45.50 60.50 7,500.00
Town Manager's Jurisdiction
Temporary Help & Overtime 36,500.00 36,473.51 26.49 26.49 35,000.00
Clerical Pool 13,617.00 13,470.32 146.68 146.68 13,155.00
Office Furniture & Fixtures 3,000.00 1,995.98 1,004.02 1,004.02 4,000.00
General Prof. Services 42,000.00 36,327.22 5,672.78 872.78 4,800.00 75,000.00
Fire & Police Medical 30,000.00 23,625.53 6,374.47 74.47 6,300.00 35,000.00
Director of Guides 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00
Out -of -State Travel 5,000.00 4,991.96 8.04 8.04 5,000.00
Tuition & Training Fees 11,500.00 6,986.78 4,513.22 2,788.22 1,725.00 11,500.00
In -State Travel 10,000.00 8,238.78 1,761.22 1,588.28 172.94 10,000.00
Selectmen's Jurisdiction
Safety Program Expenses 500.00 156.21 343.79 343.79 500.00
Town Clerk's Office
Personal Services 78,441.00 75,674.46 2,766.54 2,766.54 78,845.00
Expenses 1,500.00 1,162.85 337.15 337.15 1,520.00
Board of Appeals
Personal Services 17,530.00 17,529.98 .02 .02 17,598.00
Expenses 2,650.00 1,993.50 656.50 656.50 2,650.00
Planning Board
Personal Services 52,768.00 52,154.65 613.35 613.35 63,989.00
Expenses 5,650.00 5,522.95 127.05 127.05 5,575.00
Group Insurance 1,773,000.00 1,772,691.49 308.51 308.51 1,809,600.00
Municipal Prop. & Workmen's Comp. 336,174.00 332,890.90 3,283.10 3,283.10 400,000.00
Printing Town Report 5,250.00 5,248.59 1.41 1.41 5,500.00
Law Fees 119,000.00 119,000.00 100,000.00
Law Expenses 22,000.00 21,993.85 6.15 6.15 25,000.00
Elections/Selectmen's Jurisdiction 27,600.00 24,911.61 2,688.39 2,688.39 9,400.00
Elections/Town Clerk's Jurisdiction 21,520.00 14,347.06 7,172.94 7,172.94 8,255.00
Board of Registrars
Personal Services 9,050.00 6,136.98 2,913.02 2,913.02 9,050.00
Expenses 15,400.00 11,746.66 3,653.34 3,653.34 15,800.00
Appropriation Committee Expenses 925.00 849.38 75.62 75.62 925.00
Misc. Committees & Boards Expenses 3,000.00 2,901.15 98.85 98.85 4,000.00
Town Celebration Committee Expenses 7,500.00 7,451.36 48.64 48.64 7,500.00
Historic Districts Commission Expenses 2,000.00 1,760.38 239.62 239.62 2,000.00
Conservation Commission
Expenses 6,035.00 2,997.19 3,037.81 52.29 2,985.52 9,340.00
Personal Services 34,234.00 28,818.25 5,415.75 5,415.75 31,448.00
Recreation Committee
Personal Services 120,193.00 119,142.38 1,050.62 1,050.62 130,435.00
Expenses 19,400.00 15,474.47 3,925.53 1,638.20 2,287.33 19,580.00
Comptroller/Appropriation Accounts
jUpl eu►3 tE I
Accounts
(Voted at 1984 Annual Town Meeting)
Fiscal Year 1985
Treasurer/Tax Collector
Personal Services
Expenses
Foreclosure & Redemption
Comptroller's Office
Personal Services
Expenses
Office Mach/Capital Outlay
Office Mach/Maint. & Repairs
Copier & Supplies
Metered Mail
Assessors Dart.
Personal Services
Expenses
Health Dept.
Personal Services
Expenses
Visiting Nurse & Comm. Health
Rabies Clinic
Health Jurisdiction
Animal Control Officer
Personal Services
Expenses
Police Dept. -Management & Staff
Personal Services
Police Dept. -Collective Bargaining
Personal Services
Expenses
Parking Meter Maintenance
Fire Dept. -Management & Staff P.S.
Fire Dept. -Collective Bargaining
Personal Services
Expenses
Local Disaster Services
Personal Services
Expenses
Inspection Department P.S.
Expenses
Public Works -Collective Bargaining
Personal Services
Dir. of Public Works -Mgt. & Staff
Personal Services
Expenses
Engineering Dept.
Personal Services
Expenses
Approp. &
Transfers
116,704.00
57,050.00
3,500.00
142,234.00
5,000.00
13,500.00
8,300.00
11,550.00
30,770.00
79,594.00
12,300.00
70,287.00
19,000.00
7,550.00
2,961.00
16,861.00
6,983.00
436,518.00
1,303,669.00
233,250.00
3,500.00
131,285.00
1,513,029.00
138,960.00
200.00
500.00
104,136.00
4,400.00
1,383,875.00
408,432.00
13,240.00
249,653.00
9,700.00
APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS
Total
Expenditures
108,315.22
45,233.27
10.20
141,225.10
4,383.73
7,059.75
7,575.66
8,896.46
30,765.84
79,501.49
11,229.91
67,801.76
18,006.46
5,897.00
1,148.85
16,415.00
4,538.83
436,476.04
1,303,635.12
229,159.57
3,477.59
124,923.65
1,507,321.65
132,468.62
336.45
104,135.44
2,229.93
1,353,835.04
392,958.82
10,147.77
238,509.80
8,989.64
Balance
6/30/85 To Surplus
Balances
To 1986 F.Y.
Amounts Appropriated
at 1985 Town Meeting
Fiscal Year 1986
8,388.78 8,388.78
11,816.73
3,489.80
1,008.90 1,008.90
616.27 50.92
6,440.25 394.25
724.34 4.34
2,653.54
4.16 4.16
92.51 92.51
1,070.09 1,033.52
2,485.24 2,485.24
993.54 993.54
1,653.00 1,653.00
1,812.15 1,812.15
446.00 446.00
2,444.17 2,444.17
41.96 41.96
33.88 33.88
4,090.43 3,346.84
22.41 22.41
6,361.35 6,361.35
5,707.35 5,707.35
6,491.38
200.00 200.00
163.55 163.55
.56 .56
2,170.07
30,039.96 30,039.96
15,473.18 15,473.18
3,092.23 2,559.43
11,143.20 11,143.20
710.36 59.04
11,816.73
3,489.80
565.35
6,046.00
720.00
2,653.54
36.57
743.59
6,491.38
2,170.07
532.80
651.32
108,738.00
18,050.00
5,000.00
143,070.00
6,675.00
12,500.00
30,300.00
12,000.00
34,300.00
79,823.00
11,900.00
72,151.00
19,300.00
7,550.00
3,025.00
17,859.00
7,325.00
456,390.00
1,282,515.00
227,445.00
3,500.00
160,755.00
1,589,861.00
142,400.00
200.00
500.00
107,652.00
3,600.00
1,368,389.00
402,984.00
21,720.00
248,725.00
9,000.00
Comptroller/Appropriation Accounts
SE i Iepueuid
Town Building Maintenance
Personal Services 108,710.00 106,236.85 2,473.15 2,473.15 108,973.00
Expenses 245,300.00 219,917.47 25,382.53 14,501.12 10,881.41 219,150.00
Highway Maint. & Traffic Regs.
Expenses 219,544.32 214,610.81 4,933.51 66.90 4,866.61 234,600.00
Road Machinery Expenses 247,600.00 222,658.73 24,941.27 13,238.13 11,703.14 256,700.00
Snow Removal Expenses 141,200.00 129,695.27 11,504.73 9,088.40 2,416.33 160,200.00
Street Lights Expenses 407,000.00 395,437.33 11,562.67 11,562.67 407,000.00
Sewer & Water Maint. Expenses 230,515.00 193,523.20 36,991.80 8,294.17 28,697.63 233,215.00
'Refuse CoTlection Contract 528,000.00 517,218.68 10,781.32 10,781.32 808,500.00
Sanitary Landfill Expenses 4,000.00 2,347.65 1,652.35 1,652.35 3,500.00
Park/Shade Tree Expenses 89,877.00 82,190.38 7,686.62 4,430.43 3,256.19 104,775.00
Insect Suppression Expenses 1,350.00 811.24 538.76 538.76 1,350.00
Public Works Jurisdiction
Cemeteries Expenses 15,200.00 12,170.10 3,029.90 447.55 2,582.35 14,950.00
Veterans' Benefits
Personal Services 10,426.00 10,426.00 10,532.00
Administration 170.00 169.15 .85 .85 300.00
Aid & Expenses 10,000.00 9,995.54 4.46 4.46 10,500.00
Graves Registration 200.00 184.50 15.50 15.50 200.00
Burial Expenses 1,100.00 1,100.00 1,100.00 250.00
Council on Aging
Personal Services 21,284.00 21,283.08 .92 .92 34,764.00
Expenses 34,900.00 34,900.00 37,450.00
Other Human Services
Mystic Valley Mental Health 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00
Community Services 52,064.00 52,064.00 68,164.00
Cary Memorial Library
Personal Services 568,890.00 567,313.63 1,576.37 1,576.37 583,481.00
Expenses 181,010.00 181,009.48 .52 .52 188,925.00
Board of Retirement
Contributory Retirement Fund 1,333,450.00 1,333,450.00 1,496,889.00
Pension Funding 300,000.00 300,000.00 300,000.00
Non-Contributory Pension Fund 204,380.00 181,052.52 23,327.48 14,716.42 8,611.06 210,000.00
Expenses 6,050.00 6,050.00 5,955.00
Education/Public Schools 19,152,421.00 19,050,608.54 101,812.46 798.64 101,013.82 20,019,755.00
Reg. Voc. Tech. School Asses. 332,700.00 332,700.00 304,756.00
Interest on Debt Expense 97,468.00 97,467.50 .50 .50 52,488.00
Tax & Bond Anticipation Loans 50,000.00 27,912.34 22,087.66 22,087.66 256,000.00
Maturing Debt 825,000.00 825,000.00 485,000.00
Art. 27-1984 Salary Settlement 235,000.00 229,416.00 5,584.00 5,584.00
Art. 27-1985-Salary Settlement 300,000.00
Art. 3-1985 60,000.00 22,690.44 37,309.56 37,309.56
Art. 6-1985 310,000.00 310,000.00 310,000.00
1984 Articles
Art. 28-Prior Year Unpaid Bills 14,400.00 14,311.00 89.00 89.00
Art. 30-Reserve Fund 41,826.00 41,826.00 41,826.00
Art. 33-Unemployment Compensation 30,000.00 30,000.00
Art. 36-Installation of Water Mains 75,000.00 60,675.32 14,324.68 14,324.68
Art. 37-Installation of Drains 50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00
Art. 42-MDC Sewer Connection 30,000.00 30,000.00 30,000.00
Art. 43-Public Works Equipment 175,000.00 162,076.00 12,924.00 12,924.00
Art. 44-Highway Const. (Chap. 90)
Comptroller/Appropriation Accounts
jelDUBUfa
Approp. &
Transfers
1984 Articles (Cont'd)
Art. 45 -Const. of Hancock St. 340,000.00
Art. 46B -Street Accept. Sunny Knoll 91,000.00
Art. 46C -Layout & Const. -Emerald St. 56,000.00
Art. 48 -Parking Improvement 89,000.00
Art. 50 -Westview Cemetery Develop. 30,000.00
Art. 51 -Fire Alarm Reg. & Radio 43,000.00
Art. 52 -Library Comp. Circulation 150,000.00
Art. 53 -Town Computer System 250,000.00
Art. 54 -Telephone System 116,000.00
Art. 55 -Microfilm Prog.-Inspec. 18,000.00
Art. 56 -Handicapped Improv. -Cary Hall 60,000.00
Art. 57-Furn. Senior Center 50,000.00
Art. 60-Devel. Lincoln St. Rec. Area 20,000.00
Art. 61 -Clarke Tennis Ct.-Repair 7,500.00
Art. 62 -Refurbish Adams Playground 15,000.00
Art. 64 -Morrow Crossing Units 120,000.00
Art. 65-Lexpress 155,000.00
Art. 66-CMARC 5,000.00
Art. 67 -Hazardous Waste Collection 3,424.00
1984 Carryovers
Selectmen's Expense 218.70
Town Manager's Expense 257.04
Office Furniture & Fixture 883.30
Gen. Prof. Services 3,592.70
Fire & Police Medical 874.83
Tuition & Training Fees 3,900.00
In -State Travel 23.40
Board of Appeals Expenses 70.80
Planning Board Expenses 197.95
Munic. Prop. & Wrkman's Comp. Exp. 19,810.79
Board of Registrars Expense 2,820.50
Misc. Comm. & Boards Expenses 88.00
Conservation Comm. Expenses 656.49
Recreation Committee Expenses 4,654.34
Treasurer/Collector Expenses 4,422.03
Foreclosure & Redemption Expense 3,489.80
Comptroller's Office Expense 927.00
Office Mach/Capital Outlay 2,688.50
Office Mach/Maint. & Repairs 129.00
Copier & Supplies Expenses 1,471.22
Police Dept. Expenses 2,590.13
Fire Dept. Collective Bargaining 46,046.78
Fire Dept. Expenses 7,490.56
Inspection Dept. Expenses 1,693.30
P. W. Dept. Collective Bargaining 715.15
Dir. of P.W. & Engineering 69.90
Engineering Dept. Expenses 7,134.35
APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS
Total
Expenditures
176.40
150.00
68,504.28
12,206.61
19,280.56
75,225.00
246,949.15
115,993.20
3,989.84
12,011.59
19,994.09
7,158.80
14,016.00
107,857.82
5,000.00
3,424.00
151.75
257.04
859.47
2,770.39
753.70
3,900.00
23.40
70.80
118.03
19,636.00
2,820.50
38.00
656.24
4,361.77
3,875.54
927.00
2,606.68
129.00
1,255.07
2,482.63
46,046.78
7,489.62
1,119.45
Balance
6/30/85
339,823.60
90,850.00
56,000.00
20,495.72
17,793.39
23,719.44
74,775.00
3,050.85
6.80
18,000.00
56,010.16
37,988.41
5.91
341.20
984.00
120,000.00
47,142.18
66.95
Balances
To Surplus To 1986 F.Y.
6.80
5.91
25,000.00
66.95
28.83 28.83
822.31 822.31
121.13 121.13
79.92 79.92
174.79 174.79
50.00 50.00
.25 .25
292.57 292.57
546.49 546.49
3,489.80 3,489.80
81.82 81.82
216.15 216.15
107.50 107.50
.94 .94
573.85 573.85
715.15 715.15
69.90
514.59 6,619.76
339,823.60
90,850.00
56,000.00
20,495.72
17,793.39
23,719.44
74,775.00
3,050.85
18,000.00
56,010.16
37,988.41
341.20
984.00
120,000.00
22,142.18
Amounts Appropriated
at 1985 Town Meeting
Fiscal Year 1986
6,619.76
Comptroller/Appropriation Accounts
LEI Ielaueuld
Town Building Maintenance Expense
Highway Maintenance Expenses
Road Machinery Expense
Snow Removal Expense
1984 Carryovers
Traffic Reg. & Street Signs
Sewer Maint. & Services Exp.
Sanitary Landfill Exp.
Water Maint. & Services Exp.
Park Division Exp.
Shade Tree Exp.
Cemetery Expenses
Veterans Aid & Exp.
Public Health Nursing Exp.
Non-Contrib. Pension Fund
School Dept. Expenses
1983 Carryovers
Art.
Art.
Art.
Art.
Art.
Art.
Art.
Art.
Art.
Art.
Gen.
21 -Salary Settlements
29 -Install Water Mains
30 -Eng. Servs/Water Sys
31-Drainage/Grant St.
37 -Eng. Serv./Inflow Infilt.
38 -Parking Improvements
39-Meriam St. Parking Lot
40 -Street Construction
46 -School Data Comm. Equip.
47-Lexpress
Prof. Services
Planning Board Exp.
School Expenses
1982 Carryovers
Art. 10 -Appraisals Munic. Land
Art. 11 -Water Mains, New & Replace
Art. 13 -Installation of Drains
Art. 14 -Brook Cleaning
Art. 35 -Track Construction
1981 Carryovers
Art. 1-Reconst. & Repair Library
Art. 5 -Repairs to Library
Art. 47 -Water Mains Construction
Art. 70-Muzzey Jr. High Maint.
Art.
Art.
Art.
Art.
Art.
Art.
Art.
Art.
Art.
26/80 -Westview Cemetery Devel.
44/80 -Energy Saving Equip/School
37/79 -Munroe School Maint.
41/79-Rec. Tot Lot & Parks
19/78 -Sewer Mains
36/78 -Bicycle Path
47/77 -Conserv. Land/Meagher
68/74-LHA Low Income Housing
86/74 -Plan. Bd/Lex Master Plan
26,598.70
1,635.39
3,827.68
2,578.00
2,398.10
2,217.00
1,000.00
9,160.92
9,850.27
57.10
952.35
2,016.00
365.40
8,550.92
159,301.50
77,505.00
149,297.47
18,530.00
149,812.12
10,000.00
1,571.28
40,419.45
224,511.50
1,924.85
32,543.52
1,760.00
386.60
1,550.00
850.00
14,760.00
29,921.75
8,555.49
2,238.77
15,202.16
513.78
9,944.71
12,913.62
2,607.93
21,896.65
310.56
7,249.67
13,285.39
5,049.49
2,869.00
1,611.74
1,868.50
GRAND TOTAL 37,866,194.21
26,561.18
1,635.39
3,649.58
2,528.00
2,398.10
761.75
1,000.00
5,819.54
9,850.27
33.00
548.21
1,096.39
365.40
159,276.28
43,230.90
149,046.79
7,466.00
123,300.00
666.11
1,525.27
15,774.97
166,072.79
1,924.85
14,712.62
386.60
1,550.00
14,588.47
309.00
2,238.77
6,364.07
9,944.71
9,573.30
2,006.00
2,250.00
310.56
350.00
1,867.00
37.52 37.52
178.10 178.10
50.00 50.00
1,455.25 1,455.25
3,341.38 3,341.38
24.10 24.10
404.14 404.14
919.61 919.61
8,550.92 8,550.92
25.22 25.22
34,274.10 34,274.10
250.68
11,064.00
26,512.12
9,333.89
46.01 46.01
24,644.48
58,438.71
17,830.90 17,830.90
1,760.00 1,760.00
850.00
171.53
29,921.75
8,246.49
8,838.09
513.78
3,340.32
601.93
19,646.65
7,249.67
13,285.39
5,049.49
2,519.00
1,611.74
1.50
171.53
7,249.67
1.50
250.68
11,064.00
26,512.12
9,333.89
24,644.48
58,438.71
850.00
29,921.75
8,246.49
8,838.09
513.78
3,340.32
601.93
19,646.65
13,285.39
5,049.49
2,519.00
1,611.74
35,650,391.77 2,215,802.44 407,586.75 1,808,215.69
Comptroller/Appropriation Accounts
iePueukI 8E I
Tax Collections
(Net of Refunds)
Property
Tax liens redeemed
sub
Motor Vehicles Excise
Penalties & Interest
Total
General
Fund
Special
Revenue
Fund
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES
JULY 1, 1984 to JUNE 30, 1985
Special
Assessment
Fund
Enterprise
Fund
Agency &
Trust
Totals
1985
1984
28,943,819.20
890.39
28,944,709.59
1,404,135.72
98,935.89
30,447,781.20
Charges for Services
Enterprise:
Water Utility Charges
Water Liens
Water House Connections
Water Miscellaneous
Water Other
Hydrant Damage Recovery
Enterprise Total
Non Enterprise:
Sewer Utility Charges
Sewer Liens
Sub
Parking Meters
Parking Permits
Parking Lots
sub
Non Enterprise Total
Departmental:
General Government
Selectmen
Town Clerk
Assessor
Planning Board
PW/Engineering
Board of Appeals
Custodians -Off Duty
sub
Public Safety
Police
Fire
Sealer of Weights
Animal Control
Conservation Commission
sub
1,607.55
10,616.28
1,607.55 10,616.28
614,371.88
894.43
615,266.31
615,266.31
147.70
18,951.00
10,350.39
11,321.45
5,407.50
7,759.00
53,937.04
7,485.40
5,750.00
1,448.00
6,331.80
15,689.45
36,704.65
92,055.77
52,398.00
35,650.70
180,104.47
180,104.47
540.56
1,267.51
1,808.07
135,110.30
1,026.88
136,137.18
1,230,039.61
30,177.42
1,280.36
15.00
2,608.59
1,264,120.98
28,943,819.20
890.39
28,944,709.59
1,404,135.72
98,935.89
30,447,781.20
1,230,039.61
30,177.42
1,280.36
15.00
4,216.14
10,616.28
1,276,344.81
614,371.88
894.43
27,535,392.18
5,053.82
27,540,446.00
1,243,858.91
76,869.91
28,861,174.82
1,191,714.66
23,172.30
594.17
740.14
4,989.18
1,221,210.45
615,266.31
92,055.77 116,753.04
52,398.00 22,212.00
35,650.70
180,104.47 138,965.04
795,370.78
688.26 309.70
18,951.00 18,007.37
10,350.39 26,312.99
11,321.45 9,359.00
5,407.50 8,479.25
7,759.00 8,407.60
1,267.51 18,783.76
55,745.11 89,659.67
142,595.70 183,713.88
6,776.88 8,402.75
1,448.00 1,508.50
6,331.80 8,833.85
15,689.45 17,768.95
172,841.83 220,227.93
Comptroller/Schedule of Revenues
6E T ietaueu13
Health & Sanitation
Health 25.00
Sewer House Connections 11,331.98
Sewer Service Rentals 3,000.00
Sewer MDC
Sewer Miscellaneous 65,577.64
sub 79,934.62
Highways
Insurance Reimbursement
Off Duty Details
Other 3,969.99
sub 3,969.99
Schools
Rentals 34,812.70
Cafeteria
Athletics
Off Duty Custodians
Other
sub 34,812.70
Recreation
82,836.75
Programs, etc.
Self Supporting
sub
Cemetery
Sale of Lots
Care of Lots & Graves
Other
sub
Unclassified:
82,836.75
44,790.00
6,675.00
6,675.00
9,225.47
2,165.21
29,000.00
40,390.68
621,226.92
41,480.65
22,758.52
83,234.83
768,700.92
23,389.13
23,389.13
28,501.45
44,790.00
Municipal Bldg. Rentals 129,033.58
Ambulance Service 26,744.02
Telephone Commissions 6,707.27
Workmen's Comp. Recovery 14,310.99
Salary related Recoveries 700.00
Sale of Real Estate
Miscellaneous
sub
Totals for Departmental
Licenses & Permits
Alcoholic Beverages
Other:
Selectmen
Town Clerk
Police
Fire
Inspections
Health
P.W. Drain Layer
P.W. Street Openings
Total
48,587.49
226,083.35
28,501.45
30,000.00
1,200.00
31,200.00
563,069.10 1,036,802.43
35,725.00
1,688.00
4,714.00
2,165.90
1,340.00
274,257.79
9,726.95
810.00
2,750.00
333,177.64
35,041.05
35,041.05
25.00
11,331.98
3,000.00
6,675.00
65,577.64
86,609.62
9,225.47
2,165.21
32,969.99
44,360.67
34,812.70
621,226.92
41,480.65
22,758.52
83,234.83
803,513.62
82,836.75
23,389.13
106,225.88
28,501.45
35,041.05
44,790.00
108,332.50
129,033.58
26,744.02
6,707.27
14,310.99
700.00
30,000.00
49,787.49
257,283.35
35,041.05 1,634,912.58
643.00
216.11
3,000.00
6,675.00
5,156.14
15,690.25
18,796.83
3,332.67
8,479.25
30,608.75
21,488.09
523,037.87
22,338.13
23,429.05
129,754.40
720,047.54
89,602.68
24,083.24
113,685.92
21,331.80
26,072.20
34,147.50
81,551.50
111,384.88
38,168.37
6,070.77
17,939.83
1,405.03
18,970.39
193,939.27
1,465,410.83
35,725.00 35,750.00
1,688.00 1,505.00
4,714.00 4,965.00
2,165.90 2,551.50
1,340.00 1,125.00
274,257.79 224,861.15
9,726.95 7,262.50
810.00 480.00
2,750.00 3,032.65
333,177.64 281,532.80
Comptroller/Schedule of Revenues
iepueuid
General
Fund
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES
JULY 1, 1984 to JUNE 30, 1985
Special
Revenue
Fund
Special
Assessment
Fund
Enterprise
Fund
Agency &
Trust
1985
Totals
1984
Revenue From Fed. Gov't.
Special Revenue Fund
Revenue from the State
Special Revenue Funds
Enterprise Fund
Education:
Aid for Education 1,834,066.00
Tuition for State Wards 31,526.00
Transportation 229,257.00
School Bldg. Assistance 75,813.98
Residential 125,235.00
Other Purpose:
Local Aid 1,901,027.00
Highways 81,854.00
Water Pollution Control
Recreation Special Needs
Aid to Libraries
Loss of Taxes
Various
Total
Revenue From Other Local
Governments
2,978.00
135,665.50
64,056.84
County:
Dog Fund
Court Fines
MBTA
Other Municipalities:
Pension Recoveries
Total
Miscellaneous Revenue
Special Assessment:
Sewer
Sidewalk
Street
Water
sub
Committed Interest
Parking Violations
Earnings on Investment
Trust Funds:
Conservation
Seedling Forest
Unemp. Compensation
427,922.29
1,216,397.77
23,287.50
4,481,479.32 1,239,685.27
480.00
129,360.00
25,706.05
155,546.05
98,867.00
853,809.47
2,539.17
60,000.00
62,539.17
14,797.96
120,270.70
1,212.24
562.16
18,597.97
140,643.07
37,275.88
119,523.46
119,523.46
3,631.62
34.21
38,358.03
427,922.29
1,216,397.77
119,523.46
1,834,066.00
31,526.00
229,257.00
75,813.98
125,235.00
1,901,027.00
81,854.00
2,978.00
23,287.50
135,665.50
64,056.84
5,840,688.05
392,838.01
1,605,240.85
1,959,998.00
11,413.00
186,361.00
98,990.44
129,699.00
1,497,077.00
92,194.00
5,084.00
2,087.00
23,285.50
236,420.00
99,091.77
5,946,941.56
3,019.17 4,281.77
129,360.00 135,620.00
60,000.00 53,424.00
25,706.05 43,595.92
218,085.22 236,921.69
120,270.70 92,040.68
1,212.24 1,308.84
562.16 20,471.39
18,597.97 664.46
140,643.07 114,485.37
37,275.88 39,636.11
98,867.00 90,163.00
868,607.43 735,467.62
3,631.62 14,658.16
34.21 32.46
38,358.03 67,843.17
Comptroller/Schedule of Revenues
School Energy
Alice Ferguson
Cemetery Remembrance
Arts Lottery Council
Total
952,676.47
14,797.96 177,918.95
694.30 694.30 2,312.70
5,539.73 5,539.73
3.99 3.99 3.79
6,692.40 6,692.40 5,307.42
54,954.28 1,200,347.66 1,069,909.80
Other Financing Sources:
Municipal Indebtedness
State Anticipation Notes 200,819.89 171,000.00
Bond Anticipation Notes
Bond Issue
Premiums 1,076.00
Totals 200,819.89 172,076.00
Total Revenue & Other
Financing Sources
371,819.89 150,000.00
1,076.00
372,895.89 150,000.00
37,550,603.64 3,173,287.76 177,918.95 1,555,720.44 89,995.33 42,547,526.12 39,764,805.00
Comptroller's Reports continue on next page.
Comptroller/Schedule of Revenues
maueula Z1I
General Government
Appropriation Committee
Selectmen
Town Manager
Printing of Town
Town Insurance
Town Comptroller
Registration
Election
Law
Treasurer/Collector
Assessors
Dir. of Public
Town Offices &
PW Engineering
Board of Appeals
Planning Board
Local Trans. Sys.
Community Services
Totals
General
Fund
Special
Revenue
Fund
SCHEDULE OF CASH PAYMENTS
JULY 1, 1984 to JUNE 30, 1985
Capital Projects
Fund
849.38
34,541.66
653,239.99
Report 5,248.59
2,125,218.39
197,051.29
20,704.14
39,258.67
140,993.85
155,488.23
113,421.84
Works 359,163.49
Buildings 353,007.36
248,014.03
19,594.28
60,049.23
122,570.44
Public Safety
Police
Parking Meter Maint
Fire
Disaster Services
Inspections
Animal Control
Insect Suppression
Shade Trees
Dutch Elm Disease
1,485.55
60,000.00
52,064.00
Enterprise
Fund
4,257.00
7,773.00
1,946.00
44,013.00
9,592.00
Agency &
Trust Fund
Totals
1985
1984
849.38
34,541.66
657,489.99
5,248.59
15,651.85 2,140,870.24
76,837.31
20,704.14
39,258.61
140,993.85
157,434.23
113,421.84
403,176.49
364,084.91
248,014.03
19,594.28
60,049.23
182,570.44
52,064.00
808.85
42,772.71
275,276.50
29,844.44
1,770,563.41
197,542.02
16,762.08
20,900.91
264,000.00
131,056.11
83,609.95
406,457.66
347,867.76
235,331.65
18,681.67
55,934.61
182,500.71
44,316.00
4,725,245.17 113,549.55
1,971,753.36
3,477.59
1,880,761.78
336.45
107,484.82
20,953.83
811.24
10,811.34
3,248.59
141,548.67
823.13
Conservation Commission 32,821.68
Totals 4,032,460.68 142,371.80
Health & Sanitation
Health
Mys. Val.
Tri -Comm.
CMARC
Rabies Clinic
Refuse Collection
Sanitary Landfill
Sewer Maintenance
Sewer Services
Totals
85,808.22
Ment. Health 15,000.00
Health Ser. 6,262.40
5,000.00
1,148.85
520,642.68
3,347.65
104,495.74
123,966.11
865,671.65
67,581.00 15,651.85 4,922,027.57
85,541.82
6,675.00
92,216.82
4,300.00
4,300.00
2,113,302.03
3,477.59
1,889,584.91
336.45
107,484.82
20,953.83
811.24
10,811.34
3,248.59
37,121.68
4,179,132.48
85,808.22
15,000.00
6,262.40
5,000.00
1,148.85
520,642.68
3,347.65
190,037.56
130,641.11
957,888.47
4,196,972.73
2,031,829.91
2,491.11
1,809,481.99
479.00
115,538.34
20,200.48
9,593.00
12,348.97
1,722.67
37,870.81
4,041,916.28
62,913.78
1,000.00
4,856.50
5,000.00
1,537.16
500,195.12
1,092.98
465,571.34
230,070.50
1,272,237.38
Comptroller/Schedule of Cash Payments
Et i Iei3ueu!J
Highways
Maintenance
Construction
Road Machinery
Snow Removal
Traffic Control
Street Lights
Totals
Veterans Benefits
Administration
Assistance
Totals
Schools
Salaries & Maintnance
Current Year
Prior Year
Grants & Revolving
Federal/State
Cafeteria
Local
Voc. Educ. Asses. 332,700.00
Totals 19,298,609.67
1,379,982.62
252,203.71
388,384.31
132,223.27
34,550.72
10,838.33
2,198,182.96
10,595.15
11,276.43
21,871.58
18,800,908.54
165,001.13
Libraries
Salaries & Maintenance
State Aid
Totals
Recreation
Salaries & Maintenance
Construction
Self -Supporting
Other:
Totals
Parks
Maintenance
829,912.18
13,390.20
164,822.35
7,101.17
384,599.00
569,912.72
157,946.00
157,946.00
1,551,318.82
417,026.06
388,384.31
132,223.27
41,651.89
395,437.33
2,926,041.68
1,115,882.60
616,453.33
1,732,335.93
829,912.18
160,153.42
22,232.86
1,200.00
22,833.90
24,033.90
20,756.09
10,595.15
11,276.43
21,871.58
26,277.91 18,827,186.45
165,001.13
1,115,882.60
616,453.33
332,700.00
26,277.91 21,057,223.51
1,459,446.54
204,724.02
370,704.81
168,425.26
50,423.86
360,000.00
2,613,724.49
9,208.16
10,718.28
19,926.44
17,848,049.82
308,342.00
956,856.04
578,064.65
101,904.88
373,906.00
20,167,123.39
831,112.18 730,572.62
22,833.90 14,973.86
853,946.08 745,546.48
160,153.42 122,863.35
22,232.86 38,209.95
20,756.09 24,423.42
Pensions & Retirement
Non -Contributory
Contributory:
Pension Fund & Exp.
Additional Funding
Totals
182,386.28
78,322.72
181,052.52
1,303,883.00
291,000.00
1,775,935.52
20,756.09
35,617.00
9,000.00
44,617.00
203,142.37
78,322.72
181,052.52
185,496.72
62,091.50
241,681.50
1,339,500.00 1,187,222.00
300,000.00 300,000.00
1,820,552.52 1,728,903.50
Comptroller/Schedule of Cash Payments
SCHEDULE OF CASH PAYMENTS
JULY 1, 1984 to JUNE 30, 1985
Special
General Revenue Capital Projects Enterprise Agency & Totals
Fund Fund Fund Fund Trust Fund 1985 1984
Unclassified
Trustees of Pub. Trusts
& Misc. Comm. 2,939.15 2,190.60
Town Celeb. Comm. 7,451.36 196.42
Historic Dist. Comm. 13,771.97
Council on Aging 2,846.08 64,253.96
Cons. Comm. Funding
Unemp. Comp. Funding 30,000.00
Totals 57,008.56 66,640.98
5,706.68
5,706.68
10,836.43
7,647.78
13,771.97
67,100.04
30,000.00
129,356.22
Pub. Serv. Enterprise
Water Maintenance 95,608.75 95,608.75
Water Services 373,801.68 373,801.68
6,108.95
4,827.95
1,318.01
56,826.92
11,194.69
60,000.00
140,276.52
70,010.08
96,050.58
Totals 469,410.43 469,410.43 166,060.66
Cemeteries
Expense 12,718.31 12,718.31 20,531.65
Construction 14,212.61 14,212.61
Totals 26,930.92
Interest
Conservation 4,653.00
Cemetery
Library 8,437.00
Swimming Pool 6,630.00
Schools 4,575.50
Sewers 73,172.00
Bans and Sans 27,912.34
Totals 125,379.84
Municipal Indebtedness
Conservation 42,000.00
Cemetery
Library 75,000.00
Swimming Pool 130,000.00
Schools 140,000.00
Sewers 438,000.00
Bans and Sans 210,913.02 155,000.00
26,930.92 20,531.65
4,653.00
8,437.00
6,630.00
4,575.50
73,172.00
27,912.34
125,379.84
42,000.00
75,000.00
130,000.00
140,000.00
438,000.00
365,913.02
11,775.50
679.00
12,375.00
13,260.00
9,150.00
104,063.00
18,354.86
169,657.36
133,000.00
14,000.00
100,000.00
130,000.00
140,000.00
573,000.00
200,000.00
Totals 825,000.00 210,913.02 155,000.00
Total Expenditures and
Temporary Loans 35,042,917.73 2,972,730.81 894,554.43
State & County Assess.
County 631,786.13
State 1,184,654.00 469,050.00
Total 1,816,440.13 469,050.00
1,190,913.02 1,230,000.00
51,936.44 38,962,139.41 36,760,465.10
631,786.13
1,653,704.00
2,285,490.13
642,137.88
1,620,212.00
2,262,349.88
Total Cash Payments 36,859,357.86 29,022,814.98
Comptroller/Schedule of Cash Payments
GPI
BALANCE SHEET - GENERAL LONG TERM DEBT
JUNE 30, 1985
Assets Liabilities
Amount to be Provided:
for payment of bonds 930,000
Total Assets 930,000
General Long Term Debt Payable
Inside debt limit:
Sewer
General
753,000
177,000
930,000
Total Liabilities 930,000
DEBT STATEMENT INCLUDING INTEREST
Date of Rate of Amount of Balance Principal Balance Interest Due in FY 1986 Year of
Purpose of Loan Issue Interest Issue 7/1/84 Paid 1984 6/30/85 Paid 1985 Principal Interest Maturity
Sewer:
Trunk Construction 08-15-67 3.80% 750,000 140,000 35,000 105,000 4,655 35,000 3,325 1988
Mains Construction 06-15-80 5.10 295,000 55,000 55,000 2,805 1985
Mains Construction 06-15-81 7.20 990,000 396,000 198,000 198,000 28,512 198,000 14,256 1986
Mains Construction 06-15-83 6.20 750,000 600,000 150,000 450,000 37,200 150,000 27,900 1988
Total Sewer 2,785,000 1,191,000 438,000 753,000 73,172 383,000 45,481
General:
Library Addition 07-15-73 4.50% 1,375,000 225,000 75,000 150,000 8,437 75,000 5,063 1987
Conservation 06-15-80 5.10 80,000 15,000 15,000 765 1985
Swimming Pool 06-15-80 5.10 675,000 130,000 130,000 6,630 1985
Conservation 06-15-81 7.20 135,000 54,000 27,000 27,000 3,888 27,000 1,944 1986
Total General 2,265,000 424,000 247,000 177,000 19,720 102,000 7,007
School:
Bridge 02-15-65 3.00% 1,345,000 65,000 65,000 1,950 1985
Bowman 01-15-66 3.50 1,510,000 75,000 75,000 2,625 1985
Total School
Total Long Term Debt
2,855,000 140,000
140,000 4,575
7,905,000 1,755,000 825,000 930,000 97,467 485,000 52,488
Comptroller/Balance Sheet and Schedule of Debt and Interest
Town officers and Committees
Elected Town Officers Board of ADDeals Associates
Board of Selectmen
1991
Susan Beck
1986
Paul W. Marshall, Chmn.
1987
Eric T. Clarke
1986
Margery M. Battin
1986
William C. Hays
1986
William J. Dailey, Jr.
1988
John J. McWeeney
1986
John C. Eddison
1987
Mary W. Miley
1986
John F. McLaughlin
1986
Robert V. Whitman
1986
Moderator
Lincoln P. Cole, Jr.
Lexington Housing Authority
James M. McLaughlin, Chmn.
*Lillian T. McArthur. V. Chmn
Donald D. Wilson
Joseph 0. Rooney
William T. Spencer
*Appointed by State EOCD
Planning Board
Jacquelyn R. Smith, Chmn.
Judith J. Uhrig, V. Chmn.
Stephen B. Cripps
Elizabeth G. Flemings
Karsten Sorenson
School Committee
Paul Newman, Chmn.
Florence Koplow, Secy
James A. Beck
Shepard A. Clough
Lynda Wik
Selectmen Appointed
Town Manager
Robert M. Hutchinson, Jr,
Comptroller
Richard M. Perry
Town Counsel
Palmer & Dodge
Norman P. Cohen
Executive Clerk
rion H. Snow
Fence Viewers
William H. Sullivan
Louis A. Zehner
Keeper of the Lockup
Paul E. Furdon
Registrar of Voters
Reed Kingston Taylor, Chmn
Mary C. Abegg
William B. Simmons
Mary R. McDonough, Clerk
Director of Guides
Cornelius P. Cronin
Board of Appeals
Thomas G. Taylor, Chmn.
Natalie H. Riffin, V. Chmn.
Robert M. Gary
Anne R. Scigliano
Clarence D. Turner
1986
1987
1987
1989
1987
1990
1986
1987
1989
1988
1990
1986
1986
1987
1988
1988
1988
1987
1986
1986
1986
1986
1986
1987
1988
1986
1987
1989
1986
1988
1990
Historic Districts Commission
John L. Davies, Chmn.
1991
+(Historical Society)
1986
Roland P. Greeley
1987
+(Selectmen)
1988
Linda McAulay
1989
+(Arts & Crafts)
1986
Stephen M. Politi
1990
+(Cary Memorial Library
Trustees)
John E. Ryan
1988
+(Historical Society)
1988
+Nominating Organization
1988
Historic Districts Commission
Associate Members
Stephen B. Cripps
1988
+(Library Trustees)
1986
Molly Nye
1988
+(Arts & Crafts)
1988
Walter S. Pierce
1987
+(Historical Society)
1986
Albert T. Pitt
1988
+(Arts & Crafts)
1987
+Nominating Organization
A.
Moderator Appointed
Appropriation Committee
Michael J. O'Sullivan, Chmn. 1986
Robert Cataldo, V. Chmn.
1987
Nyles Nathan Barnert
1986
George A. Burnell
1988
John R. Campbell
1988
Guy W. Doran
1987
Lloyd Gilson
1986
K. Heinz Muehlmann
1988
Mark Polebaum
1987
Richard M. Perry (ex- officio)
A.
Capital EYDenditures Committee
Daniel
L.
McCabe, Chmn.
1986
Esther
S.
Arlan
1987
Richard
A.
Michelson
1987
Richard
F.
Perry
1986
Sheldon
A.
Spector
1988
Committee on Lectures Under Wills
of Eliza Cary Farnham and Susanna
E. Cary
lone D. Garing, Chmn. 1986
Raymond J. Culler 1986
Roland W. Gubisch 1986
1989 Regional School District Committee
(Minuteman Tech)
1989 Robert C. Jackson 1987
Lexington Housing Assistance Board
Jean Gaudet, Chmn. 1986
William P. Kennedy, V. Chmn. 1986
Linda W. Conrad 1987
David F. Eagle 1988
Sherry B. Edmonds 1987
William C. Hays 1988
Donald D. Wilson 1986
Paul Marshall, Selectmen Liaison
Selectmen's Advisory
Committees
Cable Television Advisory Committee
John E. Ward, Chmn.
Mary Costello
J. David Kuhn
Stella Liu
Martha Stanton
John F. McLaughlin, Selectmen
Liaison
Center Revitalization Committee
Town Celebrations Committee
Margery M. Battin, Chmn.
1986
William P. Fitzgerald, Chmn.
1986
Jacqueline P. Bateson
1986
Raymond J. Flynn, V. Chmn.
1986
Stephen B. Cripps
1986
C. Jean Coates
1986
John C. Eddison
1986
Winston Flynn
1988
William Gothorpe
1986
Karen M. Gaughan
1988
Mary M. Hastings
1986
Robert C. Jackson
1986
Laura Nichols
1986
Paul W. Jenkins
1988
Robert F. Sacco
1986
Frances P. Mallett
1987
Karsten Sorensen
1986
Marion H. Snow
1987
Joseph Trani
1986
F. David Wells
1986
Trustees of Public Trusts
Frank T. Parrish, Jr., Chmn.
1988
Land Use Subcommittee
John R. Packard, Secy.
1990
Laura Nichols, Chmn.
Alan S. Fields
1986
Norma Bogen
Judy Newman
Bridge Charitable Fund
Don Olson
Frank T. Parrish, Jr., Chmn.
1988
Jacquelyn R. Smith
John R. Packard, Secy.
1987
Karsten Sorensen
Alan S. Fields
1986
Parking Garage Subcommittee
Gammel Legacy Trust
Robert F. Sacco, Chmn.
Elizabeth M. Flynn
1986
William Gothorpe
Leona W. Martin
1986
Joseph Trani
F. David Wells
Town Officers and Committees
Selectmen's Advisory Committees
Congregate Housing Study Committee
Roberta Black, Human Services Comm.
Sherry B. Edmonds, Member At Large
Elizabeth Flemings, Planning Board
William B. Hays, LexHAB
James B. Lambie, Board of Health
William T. Spencer, Housing
Authority
William J. Sen, Council on Aging
Fair Housing Committee
Robert Pressman, Chmn. 1986
Stephen Baran 1986
Florence A. Baturin 1986
Vidya Bhatia 1986
James R. Brannon 1986
Hilary H. Harris 1986
Leona Martin 1986
Fred D. Rosenberg 1986
William T. Spencer 1986
Margery M. Battin, Selectmen Liaison
Advisory Committee on Financing
the Purchase of Conservation Land
and Acquisition of Pine Meadows
Golf Course and Adjacent Land
Linda W. Conrad
John C. Eddison
Benjamin H. Golini
Paul W. Marshall
A. Patricia McCabe
Kevin McGuire
Leo P. McSweeney
Jacquelyn R. Smith
David G. Williams
Donald Wilson
Joseph W. Angelo
Franklin School Conversion Committee
John F. McLaughlin, Chmn.
John P. Carroll
Marshall J. Derby
Bessie R. Ezekiel
Robert N. Foster
Francis P. McCarron
Howard A. Reynolds
Thomas E. Shaw
Jacquelyn R. Smith
Hazardous Substance System Review
Committee
Christopher R. Anderson
Louis Arin
Lynn Knight
Alan Lazarus
James E. Oberholtzer
Human Services Committee
Stanley N. Finkelstein,
Chrm. 1986
Judith Zabin, Co -Chrm.
1986
Robert M. Cushman
1986
Janet W. Eustis
1988
Harvey Lowell
1988
Sheila D. Martin
1987
Marion G. Shepp
1987
Sylvia Perlman
1988
Leonora Zola
1987
Paul W. Marshall, Selectmen
Liaison
David Enman,Enablement
Comm. Liaison
Lexinzton Council for the Arts
Kerry Brandin, Chmn.
1987
Natalie Warshawer, V. Chmn.
1986
Mary Ann Armstrong
1986
Barbara L. Crane
1987
Judith S. Grossman
1986
Austin Lee
1986
Eunice A. Nicholson
1987
Fred D. Rosenberg
1986
Richard B. Wolk
1986
John C. Eddison, Selectmen
Liaison
Minuteman Commuter Bikewav
Committee
Elaine P. Adler
Robert A. Cataldo
Thomas E. Fortmann
Robert F. Sacco
Edward P. Shannon
Susan S. Solomon
Minuteman Commuter I$Dlementation
Committee
Claire C. Dean
Robert Eby
John C. Eddison
Angela Frick
Elizabeth C. Hughes
Robert L. Ossman
Webb Sussman
Judith Uhrig
Jerrold H. VanHook
James S. Wilson
North Lexineton Road Improvement
Study Committee
George Burnell, Chmn.
Sally T. Castleman, V. Chmn.
Robert E. Fitzmaurice
Edmund C. Grant
Myron L. Miller, Secy.
Howard A. Smith
Lawrence N. Smith (C.ofC.)
William J. Scouler
Harold G. Schmickley
Personnel Advisory Board
1986
Elmer S. Guilmartin, Chmn.
1987
Jason Berger
1988
Isabel G. Besecker
1988
Charlotte H. Evans
1988
Deborah R. Myers
1988
Lewis M. Rambo
1988
Kendall Wright
1986
Police Manual Policy Committee
1986
Edith E. Flynn
1986
Paul E. Furdon
1986
William C. Hays
1986
John F. McLaughlin
1986
Gerald L. McLeod
1986
Town Report Committee
Erna S. Greene, Chmn.
Ruth Karpinski
Robert Morrison
Elaine M. Sullivan
Hermon Swartz
Fred Wischhusen
Louis A. Zehner. Emeritus
Traffic Safetv Advisory Committee
Peter M. Chalpin, Chmn.
1986
Eric T. Clarke
1986
Paul E. Furdon, Chief of
1986
Police
Joel A.
Robert Hickey, Police Dept.
1986
Designee
Oberteuffer
John W. Maloney
1986
William E. Mix
1986
Robert Trask
1986
Robert A. Bowyer, Staff
Ruth M.
Transportation Advisory Committee
Salley Castleman, Chmn.
1986
Joyce Hals, Co -Chmn.
1988
Lawrence P. Chait
1986
Elaine Dratch
1988
Donald M. Graham
1987
William F. Mix
1986
Lilli Silvera
1987
Charles W. Stevens
1987
Webb Sussman
1988
John C. Eddison, Selectmen Liaison
Town Manager Appointed
with Selectmen's Approval
Board of Health
James W. Lambie, Chmn.
1986
Howard B. Asarkof
1987
Donald A. Goldmann
1988
Conservation Commission
Leo McSweeney, Chmn.
Joyce A.
Miller, Chmn.
1988
Angela E. Frick, V.Chmn.
1987
Joel A.
Adler
1988
John A.
Oberteuffer
1987
Francis
W. K. Smith
1986
David G.
Williams
1987
Ruth M.
Williams
1986
Council on Aging
Leo McSweeney, Chmn.
Dorothy Boggia, Chmn.
1986
Wendall Benway
1988
Ralph B. Freidin
1987
Jacob Benjamin Gardner
1987
Terrance Gent
1988
Edmund C. Grant
1988
Natalie A. Johnson
1988
Barbara Rubin
1987
Gladys A. Scanlon
1986
Louis Tropeano
1988
Historical Commission
Roland W. Gubisch, Chmn.
Bebe Fallick
Martin Gilman
Isabella D. Hagelstein
David R. Kelland
Recreation Committee
Leo McSweeney, Chmn.
1986
1986
Robert Eby
1987
1986
Judith Marshall
1986
1986
Sam Nablo
1988
1986
Carolyn C. Wilson
1988
1986
Paul E. Mazerall, Ex- officio
1986
1986
w�
School
Subcommittee of 1978)
Town Officers and Committees
James Scanlon, Chmn.
Town Manager Appointed
Emanuele Coscia, Jr.
Director of Public Works/
++David Eagle
with Selectmen's Approval
+Jerome J. Green
Engineering
+Daniel Harwood
Youth Commission
—James R. Maclnnes
Walter J. Tonaszuck
+Eric M. Olson
Nancy L. Barter, Chmn.
1986
Edward Stevens
James Cataldo
1987
Town Engineer
Francis X. Fields
`Ronald
E. Marble
1987
-John
McGirr
1987
DPW Manager- Administration and
Daniel Murphy
1985
Facilities
Anthony Porter
1986
Emanuele Coscia, Jr.
Karen B. Rudnick
1985
DPW Manager- Operations
Town Mana er Appointed
S PP
Richard Spiers
Board of Assessors
William P. Grush, Chmn.
1986
Cemetery Superintendent
Barclay E. Hayes
1988
Warren M. Monsignore
William L. Potter
1987
Chief of Police
Data Processing Advisory Task Force
Paul E. Furdon
David Gilbert, Chmn.
Chief Fire Engineer
Jan Adams
John D. Bergeron
Michael Ash
Michael Carvey
Civil Defense Director
Alan Chickinsky
John D. Bergeron
Richard Kissel
;Robert
Monaco
Animal Control Officer
x' °=
William Rosenfeld
Kathy P. Fox
Ellen Saliba
Tree Warden
Paul E. Mazerall
Local Building Code Board of
Appeals
Building Commissioner
Anthony B. Casendino
Steven R. Frederickson
Emanuele Coscia, Jr.
Charles P. Hagenah
Building Inspector
William P. Kennedy
David Patnaude
William H. Sullivan
Electrical Inspector
Permanent Building Committee
William E. Corcoran
William P. Kennedy, Chmn.
Sealer of Weights & Measures
Alfred C. W. Daniels
Richard W. Ham, Jr.
Theodore M. Edson
Herbert P. Grossimon
Director of Veterans Services
Membership Determined by
State Law, Other
BOARD OF RETIREMENT
Frank T. Parrish, Jr., Chmn. 1988
Richard M. Perry, Secy.
Ex- officio member
Richard W. Spiers 1987
Employees elected member
LEXINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
Executive Director (LHA Appointed)
James M. McLaughlin, Chmn.
Lillian T. MacArthur, V.Chmn.
Joseph 0. Rooney
William T. Spencer
Donald D. Wilson
ENERGY CONSERVATION COMMITTEE
(Art. 49, 1979, from original
School
Subcommittee of 1978)
James Scanlon, Chmn.
Emanuele Coscia, Jr.
++David Eagle
+Jerome J. Green
1988
+Daniel Harwood
1988
—James R. Maclnnes
+Eric M. Olson
1988
Sumner Richards
Edward Stevens
+ Appointed by Selectmen
++ Appointed by School Committee
(All others on original committee)
HANSCOM FIELD COMMISSION
William H. Johanson 1987
Robert Domnitz 1986
Benjamin Obear 1985
Graydon Wheaton 1985
James J. Scanlon Veterans Graves Officer HANSCOM AREA TRAFFIC COMMITTEE
Robert M. Hutchinson, Jr. (HATS)
Westview Cemetery Development Margery M. Battin
Committee Human Services Coordinator /Veterans William J. Scouler (member at large)
Louis A. Zehner, Chmn. Clerk Judith J. Uhrig
William J. Manning Beatrice Phear*
Weiant Wathen -Dunn *Resi ned 1211/85 METROPOLITAN STATE HOSPITAL LAND
Metropolitan Area Plannin
Council Representative
Angela E. Frick
Assistant to the Town Manaeer
Susan P. Adler
Town Clerk
Mary R. McDonough
Revenue Officer
James R. Kane
g
TASK FORCE
earl a. uarlson
James F. Corr
Forest Warden
William P. Fitzgerald
Constables
George D. Anderson
Roy J. Murphy
Ronald B. Wells
William J. Young
Davia u. atusse
Conservation Administrator
Angela Frick
Natalie Riffin
Jacquelyn R. Smith
David G. Williams
PLANNING BOARD APPOINTED
Housing Needs Advisory Committee
1987 Eleanor Klauminzer, Chmn.
1987 Joel Adler
1986 Eric Clarke
1987 Tina Dirks
Arturo Gutierrez
William Hays
Ruth Nablo
William Spencer
Town Officers and Committees
CARY MEMORIAI. LIBRARY
Other Committees for Schools
Dick Reesman
Ann Wallace
Judith Gottlieb
parents Advisory Committee
As stipulated by bequest of Maria
Guidance Advisory Committee
Appointed by Superintendent
Hastings Cary
Senior High Subcommittee
Nancy Berman
Trustees
Appointed by Coordinator of Guidance
Stephanie Bernstein
All members Board of Selectmen
Connie Counts *, Co -Chmn.
Dorene Blair
All members School Committee
Christina Miller *, Co -chmn.
Cindi Blumsack
"Settled Clergy" of the Town.
Michael Alexander*
Sandy Eaton
Executive Committee
Janet Carnesale
Helene Kamen
Elected from the Board of Trustees
Karen Dooks
Carol Liff
for one year terms
Joy Gilbert - S
Sue McCarthy
Isa Kaftal Zimmerman
Maria Haynes*
Gerri Sweder
Paul W. Marshall, Chmn.
Judith Klein*
Nancy Thompson
Shepard A. Clough, Vice Chmn.
Rev Walter H Cuenin
Judith Leader*
Laura Krich
Sam Lehrer* Advisory Committee on Computers in
John F. McLaughlin Elaine Marcus Education in Lexington
Rev. Peter Meek Dorothy Simpson Appointed by Assistant Superintendent
Advisory Committee Carol Snell Frank DiGiammarino, Co -Chmn. - S
Appointed by Board of Trustees Ann Tomlinson Isa Kaftal Zimmerman, Co -Chmn. - S
No set term Mona Anderson
Dr. Frederick C. Frick, Chmn. Junior High Subcommittee Frank Colby
Elizabeth H. Clarke, Secy. Appointed by Coordinator of Guidance Nancy Gordon
Charles A. Butts, Jr. Merna Victor *, Chmn. Ted Mairson
Timothy P. Hart Leslie Ciampi Jan Nowselski
Theodore Mairson Carla Fortmann Jim Razzano
Vicky L. Schwartz
Sandra Frohman
Dick Reesman
Ann Wallace
Judith Gottlieb
Linda Schaye
Director (appointed by Trustees)
Robert Miner*
Jim Wichmann
Susan Orenstein*
Mary Ann Young
Robert C. Hilton
Elizabeth Ribeiro* - S
School Committee Appointed
Elizabeth Walsh
Elementary Science Task Force
Superintendent of Schools
Appointed by Assistant Superintendent
J. Geoffrey Pierson
Senior High Subcommittee
Stephanie Bernstein
Jennifer Coplon *, Chrmn
Gloria Bloom
Assistant Superintendent,
Bonnie Alpert
Lawrence Costanzo - S
Instruction
Carol Ann Brockett
Sandra Frohman
Isa Kaftal Zimmerman
Peter Enrich
Leon Goleb
John Heitman*
Edward Jacobus - S
Director of Business
Aniece Kerr
Laura Krich
James R. MacInnes
Ruth Lynn
Alan Lazarus
Paul Masoner*
Frances Ludwig
Director of Personnel
Leslie McNamara*
Bruce MacDonald - S
Richard H. Barnes
Reverend Peter Meek
Christina Miller
Judith Mosca
William Read - S
Director of Planning
Deborah Neumann
Barbara Rommelfanger
Frank DiGiammarino
Barbara Ramsey
Vicki Schwartz
Elizabeth Ray
Carol Vogel
Coordinator of Community Relations
Vicki Schwartz
William Wright
Georgia S. Glick
Celia Schulhoff* - S
Jeanne Williams
Linda Tullmann
Parent Representatives to Grade Level
S - Lexington Public Schools' staff Reorganization Steering Committee
member Barbara Bailey
Elizabeth Weintraub
* - Indicates membership on Guidance
Advisory Committee. This committee
also includes John Dickison and John
Stayn.
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Lexington, 1985
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Lexington High School Graduation, 1985. Tricia
O'Keefe hoZds bouquet.
150
Town Officers and Committees
Other Committees for Schools
Arts Created Together
Self - appointed group working with
Assistant Superintendent
Jill Delbanco, Chmn.
Rudi Groblewski, Chmn.
Mary Ann Armstrong
Barbara Bailey
Karen Bechtel
Debra Cary
Carol Cohen
Michel -Ann Golay
Nancy Gordon.
Nancy Gulick
Carol Hartman
Susan Jackson
Cheryl Kelley
Carol Levy
Judith Newman
Vicky Rothbaum
Vicki Schwartz
Judith Seeger
Jean Williams
Community Education Advisory Council
Appointed by Director of Adult and
Community Education
Barbara Bailey
Christine Carter
Linda Cravens
John & Cheryl Kelly
Laura Kulin
Marcie Theriault
David & Elizabeth Walsh
A Zist of Town Meeting Members appears on pages 152 -153.
Special Education Advisory Council
Appointed by Administrator of Special
Education
Judi Gottlieb, Chmn.
Edith Barbieri
Lucie & Gary Barnes
Karen Blair
Cynthia Calvin - S
Nancy & Roger Coda
Lynne Fisher
Sonny & Gretchen Fox
Claire Goetz
Lia Gragoudas
Joan Halverson - S
Evelyn Hausslein
Nancy Kilpatrick - S
Paul Lombard - S
Patricia LoPresti
Donna Mack
Barbara Manfredi - S
Sal Pace - S
Debra Packard - S
Lodia Parilla
Judith Paul
Jacquelyn Ward
Lorraine Ward - S
Roberta Weiner
Nora Wells
Martha Ziegler
Health Education Advisory Committee
parent representatives:
Appointed by Coordinator of Physical
Education, Health and Athletics
Daniel Palant
Traudy Bradley
S - Lexington Public Schools' staff
member
Town Meeting Members
Members at Large Precinct Two
Margery M. Battin, 15 Paul Revere
Rd.
Norman P. Cohen, 56 Coolidge Ave.
Lincoln P. Cole, Jr., 16 Hill St.
William J. Dailey, Jr., 1 Bush-
nell Drive
Stephen W. Doran, 314 Bedford St.
John C. Eddison, 20 Nickerson Rd.
Paul W. Marshall, 6 Chandler St.
Mary R. McDonough, 3 Baker Ave.
(P. 0. Box 594)
John F. McLaughlin, 64 Baskin Rd.
Precinct One
Term Expires 1988
Joel. A. Adler, 22 Village Cir.
James E. Barry, 10 Crescent Hill
Ave.
Frederick H. Hagedorn, 17 Fiske
Rd.
Barry E. Sampson, 8 Brandon St.
Edward P. Shannon, 16 Wheeler Rd.
James S. Wilson, 17 Spencer St.
Judith L. Zabin, 1 Page Rd.
Term Expires 1987
Nancy M. Adler, 22 Village Cir.
James Cataldo, 43 Rindge Ave.
James A. Cataldo, 52 Bow St.
Chang Chih Chao, 4 Page Rd.
Patricia K. Hagedorn, 17 Fiske Rd.
Ronald Levy, 15 Bryant Rd.
Albert P. Zabin, 1 Page Rd.
Term Expires 1986
Lois J. Barry, 10 Crescent Hill
Ave.
Nancy L. Barter, 4 Fairlawn Ln.
Sheila Busa - Tassone, 4 Lillian Rd.
*Sheila Clemon -Karp, 12 Bryant
Rd.
David F. Eagle, 155 Emerson Gar-
dens Rd.
Nancy C. Gordon, 10 Fiske Rd.
John W. Maloney, 157 Emerson Gar-
dens Rd.
* *Paul Levy, 11 Winchester Dr.
Term Expires 1988
Elizabeth H. Clarke, 29 Moon Hill
Rd.
Marita B. Hartshorn, 28 Locust
Ave.
Michael J. O'Sullivan, 12 Aerial
St.
Vicky L. Schwartz, 11 Aerial St.
George S. Silverman, 49 Fern St.
William S. Widnall, 22 Summit Rd.
Alan B. Wilson, 23 Pleasant St.
Donald D. Wilson, 36 Fern St.
Term Expires 1987
Leonora K. Feeney, 4 Moon Hill Rd.
Casimir R. Groblewski, 32 Chase
Ave.
Daniel A. Lucas, 3 Tower Rd.
Arthur C. Smith, 51 Follen Rd.
John J. Walsh, 10 Ames Ave.
Christina J. Welch, 41 Locust Ave.
Carolyn C. Wilson, 23 Pleasant St.
Term Expires 1986
Eric T. Clarke, 29 Moon Hill Rd.
Karen A. Dooks, 5 Mohawk Dr.
Lillian T. MacArthur, 33 Charles
St.
Barry H. Marshall, 4 Taft Ave.
Elizabeth H. Pressman, 22 Locust
Ave.
William W. Welch, Jr., 10 Bird
Hill Rd.
Lynda A. Wik, 56 Robbins Rd.
Precinct Three
Term Expires 1988
Jacqueline B. Davison, 86 Spring
St.
Donna M. Hooper, 50 Valleyfield
St.
Marjorie K. Madoff, 27 Normandy
Rd.
Paul V. Riffin, 6 Field Rd.
Jacquelyn R. Smith, 4 Clematis Rd.
Richard W. Souza, 542 Concord Ave.
Katherine M. Whyte, 11 Allen St.
Term Expires 1986
Phyllis Aaronson, 29 Webster Rd.
Donald H. Briggs, Jr. 672 Waltham
St. (P. 0. Box 244)
John P. Carroll, 43 Blossomcrest
Rd.
Francis P. McCarron, 95 Blossom -
crest Rd.
Marian C. Reilly, 25 Walnut St.
Robert I. Rotberg, 14 Barberry Rd.
Francis W. K. Smith, 4 Clematis
Rd.
Precinct Four
Term Expires 1988
Gerald L. Abegg, 261 Waltham St.
Frederick C. Frick, 9 Tavern Ln.
Katherine G. Fricker, 93 Marrett
Rd.
Donald R. Giller, 11 Highland
Ave.
Peter C. J. Kelley, 24 Forest St.
Richard F. Perry, 40 Clarke St.
Term Expires 1987
Stephen B. Cripps, 43 Forest St.
Dan H. Fenn, Jr., 130 Worthen Rd.
Martin A. Gilman, 20 Captain
Parker Arms
Georgia S. Glick, 21 Eliot Rd.
Margaret F. Rawls, 9 Winthrop Rd.
Karsten Sorensen, 1 Vine Brook
Rd.
Martin K. White, 50 Bloomfield St.
Term Expires 1986
Nyles Nathan Barnert, 142 Worthen
Rd.
Julian J. Bussgang, 2 Forest St.
Angela E. Frick, 9 Tavern Ln.
Daniel L. McCabe, 188 Waltham St.
Gale H. Nill, 16 Bennington Rd.
Sandra J. Shaw, 51 Wachusett Dr.
Ruth S. Thomas, 10 Parker St.
Judith J. Uhrig, 15 Vine Brook
Rd.
Precinct Five
*Resigned March 21, 1985 Term Expires 1988
* *Replaced Sheila Clemon -Karp Term Expires 1987
Joy C. Buchfirer, 237 Worthen Rd.
East
Suanne C. Dillman, 68 Grassland
St.
Jean Gaudet, 12 Stedman Rd.
Erna S. Greene, 25 Bridge St.
Gloria V. Holland, 38 Webster Rd.
John J. McWeeney, 503 Concord Ave.
James P. Reilly, 25 Walnut St.
Cynthia L. Blumsack, 15 Holmles
Rd.
Guy W. Doran, 168 East St.
Leona W. Martin, 19 Thoreau Rd.
Diran M. Semonian, 504 Lowell St.
Sam Silverman, 18 Ingleside Rd.
*Edgar R. Stuhr, 152 Woburn St.
Julie F. Triessl, 94 North St.
*Resigned July 15, 1985
Town Meeting Members
Term Expires 1987
Florence A. Baturin, 11 Alcott Rd.
Wallace Cupp, 141 Woburn St.
Jonathan P. Doran, 153 Grant St.
Elaine Dratch, 2 Maureen Rd.
John Hayward, 358 Woburn St.
Ephraim Weiss, 462 Lowell St.
David G. Williams, 1433 Massachu-
setts Ave.
Term Expires 1986
Howard Cravis, 6 Rogers Rd.
Marshall J. Derby, 23 Suzanne Rd.
William M. Fraser, 533 Lowell St.
Paul E. Hamburger, 18 Cooke Rd.
Stephen. W. Miller, 22 Saddle
Club Rd.
Paul Newman, 35 Grant St.
Patricia A. Swanson, 56 North St.
*Douglas A. McArthur, 151 Adams
St.
*Replaced Edgar R. Stuhr
Precinct Six
Term Expires 1988
Shepard Anthony Clough, 89
Hancock St.
Thomas E. Fortmann, 5 Harrington
Rd.
Edmund C. Grant, 27 Grove St.
Joyce A. Miller, 17 Oakland St.
Sam V. Nablo, 6 Brigham Rd.
Edith Sandy, 353 North Emerson Rd.
Frank Sandy, 353 North Emerson Rd.
Term Expires 1987
Margaret N. Brooke, 26 Hancock
St.
Levi G. Burnell, 3 Whittier Rd.
George E. Foote, 146 Burlington
St.
Elizabeth C. Haines, 33 York St.
Judith B. Marshall, 6 Chandler
St.
William T. Spencer, 32 Hancock
St.
John S. Willson, 16 Hathaway Rd.
Term Expires 1986
Florence Koplow, 9 Brent Rd.
Alan J. Lazarus, 22 Woodland Rd.
Ruth Joyce Nablo, 6 Brigham Rd.
Setha G. Olson, 3 Brigham Rd.
Susan S. Solomon, 4 Whittier Rd.
Donald B. White, 73 Hancock St.
Lisabeth M. White, 73 Hancock St
Precinct Seven Term Expires 1986
Term Expires 1988
George A. Burnell, 4 Eaton Rd.
Clarice B. Gordon, 7 Coach Rd.
Marvin H. Greenberg, 200 Grove
St.
Marthur H. Kalil, 40 Preston Rd.
John E. Taylor, 11 Linmoor Ter-
race
Iris G. Wheaton, 5 Hadley Rd.
Robert V. Whitman, 9 Demar Rd.
Term Expires 1987
Esther S. Arlan, 56 Turning Mill
Rd.
Elizabeth M. Barabush, 53 Eldred
St.
Lloyd Gilson, 35 Partridge Rd.
Walter N. Leutz, 36 Bertwell Rd.
William J. Scouler, 144 Simonds
Rd.
Jacquelyn H. Ward, 15 Robinson Rd
Martha C. Wood, 51 Gleason Rd.
Term Expires 1986
John R. Campbell, 100 Bertwell Rd.
Sally T. Castleman, 7 Mountain Rd.
Renee T. Cochin, 7 Partridge Rd.
Winifred L. L. Friedman, 176
Grove St.
John E. Ward, 15 Robinson Rd.
Graydon M. Wheaton, 5 Hadley Rd.
Richard B. Wolk, 5 Jeffrey Ter-
race
Precinct Eight
Term Expires 1988
Donald L. Bailey, 84 Reed St.
Richard H. Battin, 15 Paul Revere
Rd.
Benjamin H. Golini, 35 Balfour
St.
Gordon R. Osgood, 52 Ward St.
Sheldon A. Spector, 27 Columbus
St.
Carolyn H. Tiffany, 109 Reed St.
Christopher B. Williams, 10
Stratham Rd.
Term Expires 1987
Roger F. Borghesani, 24 Hastings
Rd.
Florence E. Connor, 12 Cedar St.
William P. Fitzgerald, 65 Liberty
Ave.
Suzanne S. Frank, 187 Cedar St.
Richard A. Michelson, 54 Asbury
St.
*Laura F. Nichols, 67 Liberty Ave.
Jack Sarmanian, 330 Bedford St.
*Resigned Dec. 23, 1985
Elizabeth G. Flemings, 23 Cedar
St.
Ione D. Caring, 157 Cedar St.
William E. Maloney, Jr., 153
Emerson Gardens Rd.
*Anthony L. Mancini, 115 Reed St.
A. Patricia McCabe, 17 Hamblen
St.
James M. McLaughlin, 55 Asbury St.
Susan G. Plumb, 13 Milk St.
Stanley E. Toye, 30 Balfour St.
4teplaced Laura F. Nichols
Precinct Nine
Term Expires 1988
Jane P. Buckley, 46 Middle St.
Anna P. Currin, 6 School St.
Deborah B. Green, 17 Fairbanks Rd.
William P. Kennedy, 135 Wood St.
Paul E. Mazerall, 32 Roosevelt Rd.
Janet Perry, 16 Ellison Rd.
Fred D. Rosenberg, 165 Wood St.
Term Expires 1987
Alice J. Adler, 10 Nickerson Rd.
Kenneth 0. Alves, 62 Wood St.
Jacqueline P. Bateson, 10 Welch
Rd.
*Louis E. Conrad, 115 Shade St.
Neil Gray, 83 Spring St.
Richard M. Perry, 16 Ellison Rd.
James J. Scanlon, 10 Springdale
Rd.
*Resigned May 30, 1985
Term Expires 1986
Gordon E. Barnes, Jr. 6 Woodpark
Circle
L. Gail Colwell, 39 Cary Ave.
Ronald W. Colwell, 39 Cary Ave.
Margaret E. Coppe, 12 Barrymeade
Dr.
Eleanor H. Kl.auminzer, 8 Lincoln
Terrace
Leo P. McSweeney, 84 Shade St.
Susan J. Ricci, 93 Spring St.
*Daniel Friedlander, 2134 Mass.
Ave.
*Replaced Louis E. Conrad
Lexington, 1985
f.
154
Lexingtonians Preview Atewife MBTA Station.
Remains of Victorian Era Waterwell in Munroe Cemetery.
Lexington, 1985
High SchooZ Band Concert in Hastin s Park during
Strawberry FesttvaL sponsored by the Chamber of
Commerce.
156
Lexington, 1985
Pre- School Warmup.
Fighting March Whipple HiZZ Fire by land and air.
157
Where to Find It
Animal Shelter
Westview Street
Cary Memorial Building
1605 Massachusetts Avenue
Cary Memorial Library
1874 Massachusetts Avenue
Center Pool Worthen Road
East Lexington Branch Library
735 Massachusetts Avenue
What Who /Where
PUBLICATIONS
Basics of Town Government
Town By -Laws Selectmen
Zoning By -Law Planning Board
Selectmen /Town Mgr Act Town Manager
Directory of Committees Town Manager
Maps
Street and precinct
Zoning
Zoning Districts
LEXPRESS
Conservation /Recr.
Conservation areas
Bicycle Routes
Photogrammetric
(2'contour)
Lots
FEMA Flood Districts
Regulations
Dog (state)
Subdivisions
Trash collection
Wetland (local by -law)
Lists and Guides
List of Persons over
Age 17 (Jan. census)
Guide to the Study
of Lexington
Town Meeting
The Budget Process
Lexington, Mass.(LWV)
Pamphlets, Brochures
Crime prevention
Council on Aging
Newsletter (monthly)
Health topics
Home fire safety
Recreation brochures
School news /facts
School programs
Water conservation
MAJOR TOWN BUILDING LOCATIONS
Fire Department Headquarters
45 Bedford Street
Lexington Public Schools
1557 Massachusetts Avenue
Lexington Senior Center
1475 Massachusetts Avenue
Police Department Headquarters
1575 Massachusetts Avenue
Town Manager
Planning Board
Planning Board
Inf. & Rm. 106 TOB
Conservation /Recr.
Conservation /Recr.
Conservation /Recr.
Cost What
$3.00
5.00
*
free
1.00
2.00
3.00
free
.50
1.00
free
Engineering
Assessors (inspect only)
Engineering
Planning (inspect)
Board of Health
Planning
Public Works
Conservation
*
*
free
3.00
free
1.00
Public Works Building (DPW)
201 Bedford Street
Town Office Building (TOB)
1625 Massachusetts Avenue
Visitors Center
1875 Massachusetts Avenue
Westview Cemetery
Off Bedford Street
(NW of Hartwell Avenue)
Who /Where Cost
PERMITS, PERMISSIONS,
LICENSES
Other offices issuing permits and licenses include
Battle Green Guides
Selectmen
$1.00
Bicycle Registration
Police
1.00
Burglar Alarms
Police
20.00
Building, gas,
+Building Inspection Pages 85 -86
electrical, plumbing
Building Dept.
+Town Clerk Pages 97 -99
Common carriers,
Cary Library
free
victualers, auctioneers
Selectmen
TMMA
Fires (outdoors)
Fire
free
Firearms
Police
Board of Appeals
Flammables storage
Fire
2.50
Garage Sales
Selectmen
free
Hawkers & Peddlers
Police
1.00
International vacci-
Conservation
nation certificate
Board of Health
.50
All Day Parking
Public Works, TOB
Removal of fill
(Building /Inspection
COA Office
(Board of Appeals
Home safety speakers Fire
Sewer and water
Public Works Bldg.
free
Smoke detectors
Fire
free
Street opening
Public Works, TOB
free
Use of Battle Green
Selectmen
free
Use of town buildings
Selectmen
free
Use of playing fields
Recreation
3.00
Wetland alteration
Conservation
Town Report Town Meeting) FURTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Town Manager) free Library, Schools, etc. - -See back cover
Cary Library) League of Women Voters (LWV) 861 -0123
Transit Schedules (all) Lexpress Office Chamber of Commerce -- Visitors Center 862 -1450
Town Clerk's Office free (open 9 -5 July- October, otherwise 10 -4)
Other offices issuing permits and licenses include
the following, whose permits are noted within:
+Board of Appeals Pages 87 -91
Town Clerk
10.00
+Building Inspection Pages 85 -86
+Town Clerk Pages 97 -99
Cary Library
free
TMMA
* *1.00
MISCELLANEOUS AND SPECIAL SERVICES
TMMA
* *1.00
Board of Appeals
Town Manager
2.50
Notaries Public Town Clerk
Selectmen
Newsletters
Conservation
Police
free
Accident report copies Police
5.00
Copies of documents Various offices
COA Office
free
Home safety speakers Fire
free
Board of Health
free
Crime prevention talks,
Fire
free
demonstrations Police
free
Recreation /Cons.
free
Veterans' Services Human Services, TOB
School Department
free
* Cost varies or is presently undetermined.
School Department
+
** Free to new Town Meeting Members
Water Billing
free
+ Free to school parents; cost varies
Town Report Town Meeting) FURTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Town Manager) free Library, Schools, etc. - -See back cover
Cary Library) League of Women Voters (LWV) 861 -0123
Transit Schedules (all) Lexpress Office Chamber of Commerce -- Visitors Center 862 -1450
Town Clerk's Office free (open 9 -5 July- October, otherwise 10 -4)
Voters' Information
Voter Registration: Residents may register at the Town Clerk's office on any business day from 8:30 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. The Town Clerk will provide additional registration sessions (including one Saturday) in advance
of each election. The times arranged will be published in the local paper.
Voting Places: Precinct 1, Harrington School;
Precinct 2, Beeman School;
Precinct 3, G+rrke Jr. High School;
Precinct 4, High School; 1co
Precinct 5, Cary Memorial Hall;
Precinct 6, &+amond Junior High School;
Precinct 7, Er rook School;
Precinct 8, Qontral Fire Station;
Precinct 9, W*t-ia Hastings School.
WHERE TO FIND YOUR REPRESENTATIVES
Senators in Congress (Statewide):
Edward M. Kennedy
Office:
2400 -A JFK Federal Building, Boston 02203
223 -2826
John F. Kerry
Office:
Room 3220,Transportation Building, 10 Park Plaza, Boston
02116
223 -1890
Representative in Congress: Seventh District (all of Lexington
plus many other towns)
Edward J.
Markey, 7 Townsend Street, Malden, Mass. 02148
Office:
2100 -A JFK Federal Building, Boston 02203
223 -2781
Councillor
(Governor's Executive Council): Sixth District (all
of Lexington plus many
other towns)
Joseph A.
Langone, III, 190 North Street, Boston, Mass. 02113
Office:
Room 184, State House, Boston, Mass. 02133
727 -2795
Senator in
General Court (State Legislature): Fourth Middlesex
District (all of
Lexington, plus Arlington, Winchester
and Woburn)
Richard A.
Kraus, 100 Falmouth Road W., Arlington, Mass. 02174
Office:
Room 511 State House, Boston, Mass. 02133
722 -1432
Representative
in General. Court: Fifteenth Middlesex District
(all of Lexington)
Stephen W.
Doran, 314 Bedford Street, Lexington, Mass. 02173
861 -7566
Offices:
Room 472 State House, Boston, Mass. 02133
722 -2120
5 Harrington Square, (394 Lowell Street)
862 -8112
Thursdays and Fridays 8:15 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
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Settled -- 1642 -- Cambridge Farms
Incorporated as a Town - -= 1713
Population: 1985 census
- 29,224
1980
- 29,479
1975 -
32,477
1970
- 31,886
1965
- 31,388
1960
- 27,691
1955 -
22,256
1950
- 17,335
Highest elevation -- 374 feet above mean sea level
Lowest elevation -- 110 feet above mean sea level
Area of town in acres . . . . . . . . .
. 10,650.42
Area of town in square miles . . . . .
. 16.64
Extreme length in miles . . . . . . . .
. 5.80
Extreme width in miles . . . . . . . .
. 4.85
Town -owned conservation land in acres .
. 1043.2
Public streets (accepted in miles) . .
. 122.26
Public streets (unaccepted) in miles .
. 11.53
Streets under sub - division control . .
. 4.20
Condominiums and private drives . . . .
. 4.00
State highways . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 18.98
Trunk sewers . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 34.09
Street sewers . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 121.20
Water mains . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 157.61
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Emergency Information
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` Fire
862 -0270
Ambulance
862 -0270
(emergency only)
Describe the problem Make sure message is understood
Civil Defense Signals on Town Fire Whistle
4444 - Alert Warning 2222 - Attack Warning - Take Cover
Each signal repeated twice. Turn on your radio or television to receive emergency instructions.
Handy Information
Place
Telephone
Hours
*Town Offices
862 -0500
weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (see
holiday schedule below)
Public Works
862 -1618
when Town Offices are closed
Fire (non- emergency)
862 -0272
24 hours
Schools & School Department
862 -7500
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
NO SCHOOL & recorded messages
862 -7851
24 hours
*Cary Memorial Library
862 -6288
Monday- Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sundays (Sept. -June) 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Branch Library
862 -2773
Monday- Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
E. Lexington
Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Council on Aging
861 -0194
weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(Lexington Senior Center)
Housing Authority
861 -0900
weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Human Services
862 -0500
call for hours
LEXPRESS
861 -1210
mornings (or leave message on tape)
* *Trash Collection (GSX) 1- 800 - 892 -0292 office hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
*Town Offices and Cary Memorial Library Holidays: (Town Meeting 1986 - Town Meeting 1987)
Patriots' Day -- Monday, April 21; Memorial Day -- Monday, May 26; Independence Day- - Friday,
July 4; Labor Day -- Monday, September 1; Columbus Day -- Monday, October 13; Veterans'
Day- - Tuesday, November 11; Thanksgiving Day -- Thursday, November 27; Christmas
Day- - Thursday, December 25; New Year's Day.- Thursday, January 1, 1987; Martin Luther
King's Birthday -- Monday, January 19; George Washington's Birthday -- Monday, February 16.
* *Trash Collection Schedule (each day beginning approximately 7 a.m.)
Mondays: Precincts 1 & 2 Wednesdays: Precincts 5 & 6
Tuesdays: Precincts 3 & 4 Thursdays: Precincts 7 & 8 (part)
Fridays: Precincts 8 (part) & 9
No collections on holidays listed above. Following a holiday, all collections will be one
day later that week (Friday's schedule will be on Saturday).
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