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1986-Annual Report
1986 Annual Report Town of Lexington, Massachusetts BOARD OF SELECTMEN Set Policy TOWN OF LEXINGTON GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION VOTERS AT ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION E Housing Authority* A I P Executive Director L E C Town School Moderator Committee P 01 1 N T S Appropriation Capital Expenditures Cary Lectures Committees Representative to Regional Vocational School Committee Superintendent Staff School Volunteers i TOWN MANAGER with approval_of Selectmen Board of Appeals Comptroller Board of Health Fence Viewers Local Building Code Conservation Historic Districts Town Counsel Commission Commission Committee Council on Aging Housing Assistance Registrars of Historical Commission Board Voters Recreation Committ( Town Celebrations ;with approval of Youth Commission Committee Executive Clerk Trustees of Public Trusts Director of Guides Advisory and ad hoc committees T Planning Town Clerk Planning Director TOWN Board Local Building Code Health Director Board of Appeals Public Works/ MEETING Engineering Director Committee Chief of Police MEMBERS Fire Chief Development Appropriate i Legislate MAPC Representative'' ;with approval of _ Planning Board Administrator Data Processing Town Clerk Planning Director Advisory Task Forc Revenue Officer - - - - - - - - -- - Local Building Code Health Director Board of Appeals Public Works/ Permanent Building Engineering Director Committee Chief of Police Westview Cemetery Fire Chief Development Building Commissioner Committee Town Assessor MAPC Representative'' Board of Assessors Conservation Administrator Recreation Director COA Director all other officers and employees *four elected, one State EOCD- appointed. F-1 Unpaid volunteers F7 Employees /paid © Erna S. Greene 14%, 1986 Annual Report Town of Lexington, Massachusetts LOUIS A. ZEHNER - 1899 -1986 Town Treasurer - 1970 -1984 Town Meeting Member - 1970 -1984 White Hat Award winner - 1973 Town Report Committee Chairman - 1966 -1976 Town Report Committee Chairman Emeritus - 1976 -1986 Active in crafts, civic, financial and church affairs. This report is dedicated to Louis A. Zehner, whose contributions to the Town of Lexington will far outlast his long, fruitful life. A most notable labor of love was his chairmanship of the town report committee for nearly 10 years. His hard work, faithfulness and imagination produced remarkably readable reports that communicated with all citizens. He conceived of two - edition town reports, one a "state of the town~ booklet, with pictures and lively accounts, to be delivered by youth groups to each household and the other a thicker volume incorporating all the required statistics for town officials and archives. These reports won state -wide prizes and considerable recognition. Though Mr. Zehner's town report title changed to Chairman Emeritus in 1976, he contributed heavily to all succeeding town reports, assuring that his concept of attractive useful annual reports would persist despite Proposition 2 112. and the elimination of delivered editions. He had been our champion proofreader and most sage advisor, persevering through the initial plans for this volume. Thanks to Mr. Zehner's astute banking and investment practices, the town has maintained excellent financial condition. Since 1975 the town has continuously retained the Aaa bond rating he strived to earn. 1986 Lexington Overview ineteen eighty -six was marked by numerous skirmishes between those who like to build on large, woodsy tracts, and those who rather they didn't. By year end, both sides had won a few, and some issues remained in contention. The most significant action: town meeting approval of a zoning change for a large undeveloped lot on the Waltham line. It paved the way for Choate - Symmes Hospitals to build a life care retirement community. Many area residents objected to the project's size; 205 housing units and a 41 -bed nurs- ing home in a single - family neighborhood. But approval signaled recognition of a growing need; how to provide housing and care for the town's in- creasing proportion of older people. In the northeast corner of town, Middlesex Mall's request to expand was thumbed down by town meeting, a proposed Spring Street office complex was axed by the appeals board, and plans to turn the historic Mason house on Massachusetts Avenue into a condomin- ium complex were Oked only after being scaled down. Other projects that won approvals after protracted pulling and hauling included a 128 -unit apartment complex on Wood Street and more modest developments on Grassland and Woburn Streets. Meantime, completion neared on two large commercial buildings near the corner of Bedford Street and Worthen Road, an already busy intersection and site of fire department headquarters. It raised the troublesome spectre of what might happen if a hurry -up call reaches the fire department in the midst of a 5 o'clock traffic gridlock. Selectmen promptly initiated a search for a traffic consultant with a solution. Reassessment of all property in town brought total valuations to three billion dollars, fueled by new commercial construction, additions to existing homes and a rash of building jumbo houses priced at $500,000 to $600,000. Designs were submitted for a nice comfortable five by six foot mini model to house a police officer on duty in the center; esti- mated cost (a gift to the town) $24,000, or $800 a square foot! Next door at Hanscom Field, a report was issued suggesting the future would bring more and larger planes over Lexington; it drew immediate ground fire from residents who sleep under Hanscom's flight paths. In other confrontations, the town won its battle against the state in the matter of reducing speed limits on Lowell and Maple streets, and parents who want all- morning kindergarten instead of flip -flop am -pm sessions bumped up against parents who want extended day care kept alive. The rub - -not enough space in the schools for everyone. 2 Overview The town's otherwise healthy and well- managed cof- fers tooks two blows from outside, energy - related sources. In one, the electric company switched the rate category it applies to the schools, handily tripling power bills. In the other, the drop in world oil prices caused a dramatic hike in the fee the town pays to have its trash disposed at a re- gional facility that turns trash to electric power. There were two major fires. The one at Bridge school proved the value of fire drills; teachers and pupils trooped out in orderly fashion and there were no injuries. The one in the center proved the com- plexities of our times. It involved not only the fire department to put out the fire, but the health department and conservation administrator in mopping up, and afterwards, the planning board, historic districts commission, building commissioner and Lexington Center committee. The Lexington Historical Society celebrated its 100th anniversary, and when neighboring Harvard University celebrated its 350th, our Bicentennial Band attended and played and six members of the Second Season Players took part in a mixed media blast. Voters behaved in fickle fashion; 71 percent stayed home for the spring town election but 71 percent turned out for the fall state election, inspired in part by a raft of referenda. Selectmen formulated rules of decorum for those visiting the Battle Green; among the do's and don't's: frisbee is fine for two, but no more. Among the more active Lexingtonians, a walking group stepped out under the auspices of the Council on Aging; Sean Nolan hiked and biked the Canadian. Rockies, Dean Stiglitz biked cross- country and Steven Glick tended cows on a Swiss farm. Two local inventors were honored by their peers; Arthur C. Kuge for his strain gauge and Arthur W. Winston for a device to apportion power costs in apartment buildings. Marijuana cropped up on public land again, this time in the Great Meadow, and was harvested by police; the town's unlicensed dog population was estimated at 40 percent; two river otters surfaced and were promptly run over and bats continued to vex some residents. In the signs of the times department, Hastings school was recycled, from a place for Lexington grade schoolers to a learning center for Japanese students from around the northeast; a firm, Collab- orative Research, was granted a license - -the first in Lexington - -to tinker with genes -- research in recombinant DNA, to be more precise; and the town's public health officer called the first meeting to discuss plans for dealing with acquired immune de- ficiency syndrome (AIDS). Table of Contents Cover Picture. A wood engraving as reproduced in Gleason's Pictorial Drawing Room Companion, a popu- lar family magazine of the time, in 1853. A photo- graph of the magazine page was loaned to the town report by the Lexington Historical Society. Credits for all other photographs and for those who worked on this volume appear on page 159. Overview Finances at A Glance 4 Board of Selectmen 5 Center Revitalization 11 Personnel Board 11 Town Report 11 MAPC Representative 12 Town Manager 13 Town Elections 16 TMMA 18 Town Meeting 19 Education School Committee 24 School Superintendent 25 Minuteman Tech 37 Cary Memorial Library 40 Services DPW /Engineering 43 Police 48 Fire 52 Board of Health 56 Animal Control 61 Police Manual 62 Traffic Safety 62 No. Lexington Road Improvement 62 Environment Planning Board 63 Hanscom Field Advisory 64 Conservation Commission 65 Building /Inspection 68 Permanent Building Committee 69 Board of Appeals 70 Life Quality Recreation 75 Battle Green Guides 76 Town Celebrations 78 Sister City Committee 79 Historic Districts Commission 80 Historical Commission 80 Council for the Arts 81 Cary Lectures 81 People Council on Aging 82 Youth Commission 85 Veteran Services 85 Human Services 86 Transportation 87 Fair Housing 88 LexHAB 88 Housing Authority 89 Legal Town Clerk 90 Board of Registrars 91 State Primaries 92 State Elections 94 Town Counsel 97 Financial Appropriation Committee 102 Capital Expenditures Committee 103 Revenue Officer 104 Board of Retirement 106 Assessors 108 Trustees of Public Trusts 112 Comptroller 118 Directory Town Government Chart Cover Town Meeting Members 150 Town Officers and Committees 152 Credits 159 Where to Find It 160 Voters' Information Cover Lexington Gazetteer Cover Handy Information Cover Overview 3 Finances At A Glance REVENUE SOURCES State Cherry Sheet - Overestimates.......... $ 54,970 Available Surplus ......................... 1,459,591 Available Funds (a) ....................... 1,596,315 Local Receipts (b) ........................ 4,880,000 State Cherry Sheet ........................ 5,960,222 Real Estate & Personal Property Taxes..... 33,147,858 Total Revenue ............................. $47,098,956 EXPENSES Education ( c) ............................. $21,300,984 Town Services (d) ......................... 20,261,253 Water Resource Authority .................. 1,537,016 Cherry Sheet Offsets ...................... 1,438,755 State & County Charges .................... 1,360,948 Assessors Overlay (e) ..................... 1,200,000 Total Expenses ............................ $47,098,956 0.1% 3.1 _ 3.2 10.5 12.7 70.4 100.0% 45.2% 43.0 \ . 3.3 3.1 2.9 2.5 100.07 (a) Available Funds include Federal Revenue Sharing, P.L. 874 (Federal dependents in Lexington schools). (b) Local receipts include motor vehicle excise bills, water billings, permits, licenses, parking meter receipts, Westview perpetual care, overlay surplus. (c) Education includes Minuteman Vocational School costs of $305,309. (d) Town services include certain educational costs such as group health insurance and debt service. (e) Assessors Overlay reserved for tax abatements of elderly, veterans, etc. REAL ESTATE TAXES Valuation (fiscal year): 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 Tax Rate (fiscal year): 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 198.0 $2,901,827,200 $1,388,290,900 $1,309,021,300 $1,294,456,100 $1,267,201,500 $1,242,053,600 (100 %) $ 274,026,500 $ 268,421,050 $ 9.94 Residential /Open Space $16.41 Commercial /Industrial $20.89 Residential /Open Space $30.54 Commercial /Industrial $20.46 Residential /Open Space $29.90 Commercial /Industrial $19.58 Residential /Open Space $28.61 Commercial /Industrial $19.41 Residential /Open Space $28.36 Commercial /Industrial $18.97 Residential /Open Space $27.74 Commercial /Industrial $92.00 $87.60 Note: More tax rate and budget details accompany the town manager's report. 4 Overview Selectmen Balance Quality Services, Sound Finances T he Selectmen continued their overall olicy of balancing strong support for qual- ity of life projects such as the environment, hous- ing, infrastructure and human services, with a constant concern for sound fiscal planning and man- agement. They continued to foster closer working relationships with other town boards and moved the town further in the direction of financing water and sewer services through user support. On March 3, the board bid a fond good -bye to in the latter half of 1986, some to be brought to retiring selectmen Margery M. Battin and John F. the 1987 Town Meeting. McLaughlin, who had served the town well. Ms. Battin retired after serving 12 years including MAJOR GOALS FOR 1986 -1987 three as board chairman. Mr. McLaughlin did not seek reelection because of professional demands. 1. Board relationships At the same time the board welcomed former recrea- tion committee chairman Leo P. McSweeney and Mass - port director and former planning board chairman Jacqueline R. Smith to its ranks. In June, as Fiscal 1986 was closing, the selectmen held their annual goal- setting session and listed directions to move in current spheres of town con- cern. These aims have guided board accomplishments Work closely with other key boards and commit- tees in identifying future problems and oppor- tunities and in planning and budgeting to anti- cipate them. 2. Financial management A. Plan and budget for the ending of Federal Revenue Sharing, sharply rising water, sewer Board of Selectmen. L/R seated: Paul Marshall; John Eddison, Chairman; Marion Snow, Executive Clerk, William Dailey. Standing: Jacquelyn Smith; Leo McSweeney. Overview 5 Board of Selectmen and trash disposal costs and increased debt servicing while operating under the constraints of Proposition 2 1/2. B. Move to an enterprise basis, i.e., self - supporting by user fees, for selected town services. C. Prepare the town for property revaluation. D. Consider supporting a land transfer tax. 3. Highways and traffic A. Expedite stalled highway and bikeway projects. B. Seek closer coordination with neighboring towns on measures to manage traffic growth. C. Study traffic problems, including congestion and excessive speed limits within the town. 4. Housing A. Seek ways of encouraging the construction of affordable housing with emphasis on the need for more rental housing. B. Identify public lands which could be used for lower cost housing. 5. Environment A. Support the planning board in the prepara- tion of an updated zoning by -law for the town's smaller commercial districts. B. Appoint a new committee to advise on the enhancement of Lexington Center. C. Reconstitute a design advisory committee to assist the selectmen on design issues affecting town property and facilities. D. Resolve the Pine Meadows golf course pur- chase issue. 6. Human services - drug and alcohol abuse. Strengthen and coordinate the efforts of the groups and committees in the town who are working on substance abuse problems. FISCAL POLICY AND MANAGEMENT Revenue and expenditures. The board continued its policy of raising annual revenues up to the limit allowed under Proposition 2 1/2 in order to sustain a first -rate school system, a healthy infrastructure and high quality town services. It also continued to maintain a ratio of approximately three to two between the commercial and the residential tax rates. With this ratio about 30 percent of the tax burden is borne by the commercial sector and the balance is mostly covered by residential owners. The board was aware that the triennial updating of assessed property valuations in 1986 followed unusu- 6 Overview ally high increases in market values since 1983 and would concern many taxpayers. It therefore asked Town Manager Hutchinson to publicize and explain the revaluation in a manner responsive to citizen queries on accuracy and fairness. The town also faced increases of unprecedented size in the Massachusetts Water and Sewer Authority (MWSA) assessments for water and sewer services. On the expenditure side, the board stayed with its policy of underwriting the systematic upkeep and renewal of the town infrastructure and equipment. Articles were submitted to the town meeting for relining and replacing water mains ($200,000), rehabilitating the sewer system ($225,000), con- structing sidewalks ($110,000), replacing public works equipment ($200,000) and improving streets ($700,000 Ch. 90 funds). Bond issue. The selectmen took the lead in propos- ing to town meeting a $13.6 million, 15 -year term bond issue to finance the repair and modernization of the town's school buildings ($11.87 million) and to purchase two strategic parcels of conservation land, parts of the West and Chiesa farms that had just come to the market. Service to Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA). During 1986, Selectmen Paul Marshall joined the town manager as a member of the MMA's board of directors and of its fiscal policy committee. In the latter capacity, both Lexington officials worked with the committee to develop methods for increasing state aid to cities and towns. They shared with other local government officials the experience of Lexington in operating under Proposition 2 1/2 and its associated fiscal constraints and received in return useful insights and ideas which could be of benefit to the town. They also used this access to Commonwealth officials to make a strong case for more equitable treatment of towns such as Lexington in the distribution of state aid. Personnel and administration. The board recognized the valuable service of Richard M. Perry as comp- troller from 1966 to 1986 on the occasion of his retirement on April 30. After a lengthy search, a highly qualified successor was found. John Ryan, then Peabody's Director of Finance and Administra- tion, took over the Lexington job June 23. The board reiterated in 1986 its policy of advocating increased use of computers /word processors as well as expanded training for those who use them for town business. INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT Infrastructure. As noted above, the selectmen spon- sored substantial funding allocations for the main- tenance and rehabilitation of the town's infrastruc- ture, including school buildings, roads, sidewalks and water and sewer systems. During the year, 1.1 miles of roads were reconstructed and 7.2 miles were resurfaced, 5700 feet of water mains were relined or replaced, and detailed plans were prepared for the rehabilitation of the schools. In response to sug- Board of Selectmen Cleaning Water Pipes at Simonds and Harding roads. Workmen are draining out the hole around one the gate valves so they can run the scraper through the pipe. When pipe has been cleaned it will be lined with a layer of Portland cement. Bedford Street reconstruction. The board continued working closely with the North Lexington road im- provement study committee to help solve the impasse between North Lexington residents and the State DPW over the proposed design for the reconstruction of Bedford Street north of Route 128. The points of contention were the ease of access from Eldred Street to Bedford Street and the massive 12 -lane width of the previously- approved design. The board agreed to have the town finance preparation of an alternate design to meet the concerns of both parties. A new design was prepared and approved by the committee and by the area residents but despite 10 months of negotiating effort, the board was unable to obtain the agreement of the state Depart- ment of Public Works (DPW) to the revised design. Marrett Road /Massachusetts Intersection. The board also involved itself in negotiations with state and federal authorities over approval of traffic im- provements at the Marrett Road /Massachusetts Avenue intersection west of Route 128. The project had been stalled at the state level. After a sequence of discussions, the board learned that more paper- work and procedures were required due to temporary use of National Park land during construction. These steps are underway. Minuteman Bikeway. The selectmen took an active role in expediting progress on the Minuteman Com- muter Bikeway project with Selectman John Eddison serving both as chairman of Lexington's bikeway implementation committee and as the Lexington repre- sentative on the Bikeway Advisory Committee of the state Department of Transportation. Following the signing into law of the state's transportation bond issue in January 1986, Lexington joined with Arling- ton and Bedford in a common effort to secure state agreement to the use of money from the bond issue to finance the full cost of designing and constructing the bikeway. State Secretary of Transportation Salvucci had agreed to fund only the construction costs, leaving the design costs to the towns. After eight months of meetings, negotiations and lobbying, with help from our Beacon Hill representatives, agreement was reached. In a ceremony on September 5 at the Ale- wife station of the MBTA, the eastern terminus of the proposed bikeway, the secretary announced approval of state funding of $1.5 million for the bikeway. This included $150,000 for design costs, with the project to be under the supervision of the State Department of Environmental Management (DEM). Following approval of the funding, a request for proposals was sent out and after initial screening, five proposals were received. As the year came to a close, the DEM was preparing to select a firm to do the design. gestions from the selectmen, the DPW offered to The abandoned railroad spur to the west of Hartwell assist owners in the upgrading of unpaved and unac- Avenue, linking Hanscom Air Base with the old Boston cepted streets on a shared cost basis. This policy and Maine right -of -way on which the bikeway is to be resulted in the regrading and graveling of eight built was offered to the town for purchase by the such streets in 1986 at minimum cost to both town General Services Administration (GSA) of the U. S. and abuttors. Government in February. The board agreed to make overview 7 Board of Selectmen the purchase and to request funding from the 1987 Town Meeting. In the interim, it asked the manager to negotiate a price with the GSA. Lexington Center. On March 18, the center revitali- zation committee (CRC), which had been established by the Selectmen in 1980 to advise on improvements to the Center, submitted its final report, Lexington Center: Managing Change. The report reviewed the progress of the Center over the past five years and offered a series of recommendations. These included proposals for the preparation of a visual plan, for improved landscaping and design and for providing more amenities. The board acknowledged the fine work of the CRC and voted to appoint a new Lexington Center Committee (LCC) to succeed it in advising on the role of the town in the evolution of the Center. The LCC was just coming into being when the Center suffered a major fire in which a six -store block on Massachu- setts Avenue was burned out. The board offered to assist the owners of the gutted buildings in working out a creative way, consistent with the zoning by- laws, of reconstructing the damaged area. Traffic. The growing numbers of vehicles on Massa- chusetts roads, the deteriorating levels of traffic service on Route 128 and the expansion of traffic - generating developments in Lexington and neighboring towns have all contributed to increased congestion and greater hazards to pedestrians on town streets. During 1986, the board addressed this problem in several ways - -by sponsoring a warrant article for the installation of a traffic signal at Bedford and Hill Streets and by contracting for a traffic study of the Bedford Street - Worthen Road intersection, where two new large commercial buildings are expec- ted to increase congestion. At the behest of local residents the board pressured the state DPW to reduce the legal speed limits on Lowell and Maple Streets. The board continued to call upon the expert services of the traffic safety advisory com- mittee to evaluate and respond to citizen proposals to reduce traffic hazards. Growth management. Looking towards a longer term approach to traffic problems, members of the board have begun to discuss the possibilities of growth management with officials of neighboring towns. The chairman of the board and the town manager have made calls on the top officials of Hanscom Air Base, Lincoln Laboratories and Raytheon to inquire about their possible plans for expansion and to inform them of our concerns regarding new developments which would significantly increase traffic burdens on the local road network. The chairman also dis- cussed the need for inter -town cooperation on com- mercial development and traffic management with officials of the Hanscom Area Traffic Committee (HATS) and with their opposite numbers in Bedford, Concord and Lincoln. HOUSING Affordable housing. The board continues to have as one of its high priority goals an expansion in the amount of low and moderate income housing in Lexing- ton. The conversion of the Franklin School to serve this purpose proceeded throughout the year under the direction of Greater Boston Community Development Inc. (GBCD). At GBCD's request, the selectmen appointed a committee headed by Selectman Paul Marshall to advise GBCD on the development of cri- teria for the selection of applicants for the moder- ate income portion of the newly created housing at Franklin. The Franklin School selection criteria committee composed of representatives from the selectmen, the planning board, the fair housing committee, the Lexington housing assistance board (LexHAB), the original Franklin School conversion committee and a resident of the neighborhood was successful in working out with GBCD the requisite criteria. The project neared completion at year's end, with 16 of the 38 units occupied. In an innovation, the board sponsored a joint pro- ject by the Lexington Rotary Club and the Minuteman Vocational Technical School to build a moderate cost, three bedroom house on a town -owned lot loca- ted on Emerald Street. The cost of building materi- Left: Emery Park /Depot Square, early spring. Right: Firefighters work on Center Fire the morning after it broke out. Fire destroyed a building of six stores; firefighters remained at the scene over two days. 8 overview Board of Selectmen als was paid for by LexHAB which will manage the house for the town. A five person family was expec- ted to move in during January 1987. LexHAB continued to provide the board with advice on housing alternatives. Several meetings were held with this board relating to the Muzzey School condo- miniums. In addition, LexHAB presented a range of alternatives for new projects. Funds were made available to LexHAB by the selectmen through an agreement linked to the rezoning of Potter Pond as voted by the 1985 Town Meeting. The Katandin Woods project at the intersection of Hartwell Avenue and Wood Street received a special permit from the board of appeals in February 1986 to build 128 units of rental housing under the state's "Anti -Snob Zoning" law. This special permit was granted after much debate and discussion in which the board was deeply involved. At issue were the nature of the affordable units which the developer could reasonably be required to include in the pro- ject, the length of time that such units would remain affordable, and the traffic problems which could be created on adjacent streets. The board hired a housing development consultant to analyze the financial aspects of the proposal before making recommendations to the board of appeals. The selectmen recommended approval of the permit after the developer agreed to give the town an option to buy the low income units when the period of state and federal subsidy expires. HUMAN SERVICES Drug and alcohol abuse. At the board's goal- setting session, Selectman Leo McSweeney stressed the need for the board to play a leadership role in combat- ting substance abuse in town by coordinating the work of several different volunteer groups on this problem. Responding to his lead, a joint meeting of the concerned organizations was held and closer coordination achieved. The selectmen proclaimed the month of November 1986 as Alcohol /Drug Awareness Month and as a follow -up to the proclamation the Lexington youth commission, supported by the select- men and the school department, visited all town schools and conducted assemblies for the students on substance abuse. Youth. The board again gave enthusiastic support to the Student Government Day program of the youth commission. Student selectmen- for -a -day gained a sense of the board's decision - making process by analyzing and voting on LEXPRESS, a complex and controversial issue coming before the 1986 Town Meeting. Support for the elderly. The board gave close sup- port to the council on aging and its expanded acti- vities for Lexington's older citizens at the new Senior Center. To remedy a major heating problem at the Center, the board agreed to fund the services of a heating engineer and to finance the necessary Drug Awareness Program conducted at Bowman School by Youth Commissioners Derek Coulter and Sean Maloney. Overview 9 Board of Selectmen structural changes through an article in the 1987 Town Warrant. Police manual. Under the guidance of Selectman William Dailey as chairman of the police manual policy committee, the committee completed a compre- hensive updating and revision of the town's police manual. THE ENVIRONMENT Pine Meadows. For much of the year, the board con- tinued to seek acquisition of the Pine Meadows golf course and adjacent property by eminent domain. While the case proceeded slowly through the court system, the price of developable land in Lexington continued to escalate. By early autumn the price for Pine Meadows had more than doubled the amount of the town's last offer. The board therefore concluded that pursuing eminent domain was no longer in the town's interest. This decision was based not only on anticipation of an unaffordable court - ordered price, but also on the understanding that the own- er's court - appointed guardian had advised against selling the land in the near term future. With the golf course likely to remain open for several more years, the board agreed not to resume eminent domain proceedings prior to September 1, 1989. The town still retains the right to match any offer for the property under a state law allowing tax abatement for recreational land use. Conservation and recreation. The board reaffirmed its support for selective expansion of the town's conservation land and recreational facilities. It sponsored the financing of the West and Chiesa Farm parcels through inclusion of their costs in a $13.6 million bond issue. It also agreed in its goal setting meeting to support a warrant article and related legislation to authorize a land transfer tax to provide funding for conservation land acquisition and for other possible public purposes. In other environment- related activities, it reviewed and approved revised regulations for the use of the Battle Green, and it revived and expedited a previ- ously stalled project to repave and plant evergreen screening around the parking lot northeast of the School Administration Building. Esthetics. With a view to gaining for the town some benefit from the design talents possessed by its many resident architects, landscape architects and other design professionals, the board voted to rees- tablish a design advisory group to serve as a pool of such professionals who were interested in helping the town. From this group, the board will appoint early in 1987 a seven - person design advisory com- 10 Overview Guest of Honor at Mary McDonough Recognition Party. mittee to advise town boards on design aspects of town- financed projects and facilities. CONCLUSION The board wishes to pay tribute to its longtime friend and colleague, retired town clerk Mary McDonough. Through its chairman, the board organ- ized the Mary McDonough Recognition Party in Cary Hall on September 10, the 45th anniversary date of Miss McDonough's first employment with the town. Some 400 friends and admirers came to show their respect and affection. The board was pleased to welcome as the new town clerk a well - qualified Lex- ingtonian, Bebe Fallick. Seen from the selectmen's standpoint, 1986 was a good year for the town. Except for the destructive fire in the central business district, the town continued to function smoothly and to look very well. The board expresses its appreciation to the town manager and to all town employees and elected officials, as well as to the host of volunteers on town boards and committees who contributed to making the year a success. Center Revitalization Accomplished; Committee Reincarnated In March the Center Revitalization Committee (CRC) made a formal oral presentation of its final plan, Lexington Center, Managing Change, to the selectmen and Chamber of Commerce. A half hour presentation was also made to town meeting. Upon the recommenda- tion of the CRC the selectmen discharged the CRC and in November appointed a standing advisory committee, the Lexington Center Committee, with the following charge: "to make recommendations ... on managing change in the Center including suggested policies, programs and priorities, to review and comment on proposed changes in the Center..., to monitor changes in the Center and report on their impact, to serve as a coordination mechanism for program imple- mentation, to oversee program implementation and conduct studies and surveys when requested by the Selectmen, to develop and promote measures to improve traffic flow, increase parking, achieve economic vitality, add amenities and enhance appear- ance, to issue a brief annual report on the state of the Center." Personnel Advisors Urge Umbrella The Personnel Advisory Board continued its role of advising the town manager and selectmen on matters relating to compensation, benefits and other poli- cies. It worked in conjunction with the town mana- ger's office to maintain current survey information on comparative compensation for major employee cate- gories. This includes data on Lexington as well as ten other suburban communities. Town's 1985 annual report wins second place ...Lexington Minute -Man, November 6, 1986 This win continues a long string of awards for Lexington's town report in statewide competi- tion of Massachusetts Municipal Association. The board recommended a consolidated human resources program be considered for all town departments as a result of its review of various department personnel policies and procedures. Board members participated on the committee to select the new town comptroller and provided advi- sory assistance to the library staff and trustees. Town Report KISS: Keep It Short and Simple Town Report Committee launched a program to streamline narrative portions of town report. Object: reduce preparation time and cost, improve readability. Town report costs in recent years: 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 Appropriated $5,000 $5,000 $5,250 $5,500 $5,750 Spent* 3,870 4,809 5,250 5,306 *Printing accounts for approximately 95 percent of total cost. We are again indebted to Elizabeth and Eric Clarke for their comprehensive reports on town meeting deliberations. Overview 11 MAPC Helps Lexington Be Regional Lexington's FY 87 Assessment: $5,347 The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is a state planning agency serving 101 cities and towns in the Boston area; it acts as a forum for state and federal officials to coordinate planning for the re- gion. The council is made up of a representative from each city and town, plus 21 gubernatorial appointees and 21 ex- officiis from state agencies. Funding is on a per capita basis (approximately 18 cents), plus federal and state grants. Among MAPC planning duties are review and comments on projects or programs supported by state and federal funding, as well as projects requiring state and federal environmental reviews. This representative has commented, after research and discussion with appropriate town agencies, on requested funding for: - Share -A -Ride (Minute -Man Home Care, transportation for the elderly) - Pine Meadows Golf Club (land acquisition under state Self -Help Program) - Bowman, Diamond, Estabrook Schools (renovations) and Environmental impact Reports for: - Katandin Woods (housing at Wood St. and Hartwell Ave.) - Patriot Village (163 housing units at Hanscom Air Force Base) - Boston Airlines (helicopter service at Hanscom Field) - Beechcraft Air Center (expansion of Hanscom Field terminal) - Hub Express (commuter service from Stow, Mass.) Mass. Water Resources Authority (Deer Island Secondary Treatment Plant) - Hanscom Field (draft generic environmental impact report) - Mass. Water Resources Authority (facilities and transportation for initial phases of Boston harbor cleanup project) MAPC has sponsored several transportation studies for the area. Of particular interest to Lexington was the Rte. 128 discussion and conference - -as well as published a Growth Management Manual and a Pro- file of each member town. The latter will be help- ful in comparing all facets of land use with subre- gional towns, as well as the Boston metropolitan community. The MAPC continues to serve as an important conduit for regional communication. "The Dawn of Liberty," painted by Hy Sandham -Pinx, was among the first purchases of the Lexington Historical Society in its founding year 1886. Still owned by the society, the picture first hung in the 1871 Town Hall and was moved to Cary Memorial Hall lobby in 1929. Reproductions of this picture have commemorated both Lexington's Bicentennial and the Centennial of the Historical Society, who graciously loaned us this photo. m. tgg 1'... 12 Overview Environmental Concerns Draw Manager's Attention FY85 FY86 PAYROLL $125,829 $136,211 EXPENSES 8,805 14,756 PERSONNEL Full Time 4 4 The Town Manager serves as the chief executive offi- cer for the town, administering the policies and procedures of the board of selectmen. He is respon- sible for enforcing by -laws and votes of the town meeting, preparing and submitting the town budget to the selectmen and appropriate committees, as well as supervising town employees on a day -to -day basis by working through department heads. The town maintains a payroll of approximately $8.2 million for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1987 (FY87), covering 285 full -time and 178 part -time employees. The total appropriated town budget for FY 87 is $47,098,956 (see below). Environment. The price tag escalated dramatically for maintaining our quality of life. Solid waste disposal costs almost doubled in one year. The hazardous waste collection carried out in conjunc- tion with the League of Women Voters cost $29,750 versus $15,000 budgeted. And the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) assessment for water and sewer jumped 94.3 percent over two years. These items are symptomatic of growing costs that will compete with other services for their portion of the tax dollar such as police, fire, public works and education. Our fiscal planning will have to allow for these vital services; this has already begun with an increase in sewer and water rates adopted by the board of selectmen this year, dis- cussed earlier in this report. Consistent with the goals of the board of selectmen, the town progressed in the following major areas: Infrastructure. We have maintained a solid capital foundation as approximately $2 million on the levy was committed to maintaining roads, sewer and water systems; $11.8 million was committed to renovating all school buildings. Current planning calls for sustaining this capital improvement program in FY88. Data Processing. The town has acquired additional microcomputers and software to improve the opera- tional efficiency of all departments. This equip- ment supplements the VAX 750 acquired in 1985. The present system and additional terminals were tremen- dously helpful in developing the new water and sewer rates and the new tax assessments. Also, they are a necessity in the comptroller's office to handle the enormous volume of paperwork. The town is committed to improving its capacity to handle and channel information. FINANCES Spending. A bond issue for $13.6 million was floa- ted in August 1986 - -$11.8 million for school reno- vations and $1.8 million for purchase of conserva- tion land, specifically the Chiesa and West Farm properties. The town maintained its Aaa rating and received a net interest rate of approximately 6.25 percent on this fifteen -year issue. The permanent building committee is implementing the school renovation program. Prior to this borrowing the town enjoyed the benefit of declining debt. The proportion of debt service will climb dramatically in the FY88 budget to sup- port the principal and interest payments for this borrowing. Solid Waste. Solid waste disposal cost the Town about $60.00 per ton versus $32.00 per ton budgeted. The was due to two factors: the town is generating more trash than anticipated, and revenues from the energy produced by the resource recovery plant that incinerates our trash dropped in conjunction with falling oil prices. Revenues, Property Tax. The revaluation process for new assessments has been completed. The process was accomplished through the enormous work of assessor David Stusse and the board of assessors. The tax rate per $1,000 assessed valuation has been set at $9.94 for real and personal property and $16.41 for commercial property. The new taxable list is $2.9 billion up from $1.3 billion, showing the dramatic increase of new development, residential and commercial, as well as the rocketing value of pro- perty. The average assessment of a home moved from $110,000 to $234,000. Water and Sewer. New water and sewer rates adopted by the selectmen brought funding for our sewer and A GSX trash truck on its rounds. Overview 13 Town Manager water system closer to an "enterprise basis," mean- working aggressively to maintain our sewer and water ing user rather than property tax support. system, valued at approximately $150 million. The new water rate is 74C per hundred cubic feet (hcf) versus 55C per hcf with a new block rate in- crease of 20C per hcf for all users who use more than 200 hcf. This reflects approximately 100 per- cent of costs for the water system. PERSONNEL The town has experienced an ,overall work force turn- over of approximately 18 percent in 1986. Bernice Fallick was appointed as the town clerk to The new sewer rate is 80C per hcf up from 43C per replace retiree, Mary McDonough, who served the town hcf. This is approximately 70 percent of cost for for 44 years. the sewer system. Since this increase is under full enterprise funding, gradual increases are expected John Ryan, a Peabody resident, was appointed in June over the next several years to support increases as the new Town Comptroller to replace retiree, from the MWRA. Richard M. Perry, who served for 20 years. It should be noted that our MWRA assessment has Sara Arnold, the LEXPRESS coordinator for seven increased from $790,931 in FY85 to $1,537,016 in years, resigned to return to graduate school. Sara FY87 or 94 percent in a two year period, necessita- was instrumental in bringing the mini bus system to ting these increased rates. We continue to have one a standard of excellence. We wish her much success of the lowest rate schedules in the area while AMOUNTS APPROPRIATED Services r�-eAes & Capital Improvements otal Town ebool Articles ublic Schools egional Vocational 1983 F. Y. $ 6,488,839 7,209;358 961,170 $ 14,659,367 0 17,617,012 321,691 Tw4tal Education $ 17,938,703 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS $ 32,598,070 Add: Mass. Water Resources Auth'. State /County Assessments and Offsets 3,215,246 Assessors Overlay & Judgments 1,349,704 GROSS AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXES $ 37,163,020 Less: Estimated Receipts- Cherry Sheet 4,805,415' Local 2,902,287 Use of Available Funds 2,386,215 NET AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXES $ 27,069,103 Tq "l:, Valuation $1,267,201,500 Residential /Open Space 990,919,800 Commercial /Industrial /Pecs. Property 276,281,700 Residential /Open Space Tax Rate $19.41 Commercial /Industrial /Personal Tax Rate 28.36 Combined Tax Rate $21.29 Levy Limit under Proposition 212 26,486,716 Plus 2.5% 582,387 Additional New Construction Allowance Allowance for amount not taxed in previous year Current Year Levy Limit $ 27,069,103 14 Overview 0 18,234,039 373,906 $ 18,607,945 $ 34,693,0.14 3,135,764 975,000 $ 38,803,778 5,089,465 5,005,299 2,6`86,216 $ 28,022,798 $1,294,456,100 $ 997,961,400 296,494,700 $19.58 28.61 $21.65 27,069,103 676,727 276,968 $ 28,022,798 19,152,421 332,700 $ 19,485,121 $ 37,395,388 790,931 2,493,804 791,621 $ 41,471,744 5,326,504 3,519,444 2,992,882 $ 29,632,914 1,309,021,300 1,007,078,700 301,942,600 $20.46 29.90 $22.64 28,022,798 700,569 551,635 364,986 $ 29,639,988 Town Manager in her new endeavor. Pauline Burke has been hired as the new LEXPRESS coordinator. The human services was maintained by Mike Plummer, management intern until Stephen Baran was appointed as the new human services coordinator. We would like to welcome all new town employees in the engineering, library, public works, fire, police, conservation, custodial, comptroller, and town manager's offices and departments. Collective Bargaining. The police and public works contracts are settled through FY88 and the fire department through FY87 (June, 1987). Non -union employees received an average increase of six per- cent for FY87. The town rates all employees' per- formance and does not provide automatic steps or increments for its non -union work force. Lexington's firefighters' qualifying exam was admin- istered on October 22, 1986; 205 applications were received to take the test. A total of 17 or eight percent were Lexington residents. GOALS FOR 1987 1. Maintain financial planning in order to absorb dramatically increased costs for environmental and debt service purposes. 2. Implement the school building renovation program. 3. Sustain efforts to support affordable housing within the community. Inquiries and comments regarding the administrative operation of town government are welcome. We thank our citizen volunteers for helping town government in so many ways; and every day we appreciate the fine efforts, patience and good humor of our town work force. 1986 F. Y. 1987 F. Y. $ CHANGE % CHANGE AMOUNTS APPROPRIATED $ 31,026,328 33,739,779 Current year levy limit Overview 1, $7,628,147 $8,227,495 + 599,348 + 7.9 Personal Services 8,761,546 9,298,258 + 536,712 + 6.1 Expenses 2,332,500 2,735,500 + 403,000 + 17.3 Articles & Capital Improvements $ 18,722,193 $20,261,253 1,539,060 + 8.2 Total Town 50,000 1353000 + 85,000 +170.0 School Articles' 20,019,755 20,860,675 + 840,920 + 4.2 Public Schools 304,756 305,309 + 553 + 0 -.2 Regional Vocational $ 20,374,511 2,1,300,984 + 926,473 + 4.5 Total Education $ 39 096,704 41,562,237 +2,465,533- + 6.3 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 1,093,871 1,537,016 + 443,145 + 40.5 Add': Mass. Water Resources Auth. 2,388,489 2,799,703 + 411,214 + 17.2 State /County Assess. and Offsets 650,000 1,200,000 + 550,000 ' + 84.6 Assessors Overlays and Judgments $ 43,229,064 47,098,956 +3,869,892 + 9.0 GROSS AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXES 53598,794 6,0- 15,192 + 416,398 + 7,4 Less: Estimated Receipts- Cherry Sheet 4,109,580 4,880,000 + 770,420 + 18.7 Local 2,501,592 3,055,906 + 554,314 + 22.2 Use of Available Funds $ 31,019,098 33,147,858 +2,128,760 + 6.9 NET AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXES $1,338,290,900 2,901,827,200 +1,563,536,300 +116.8 Total Valuation 1,020,964,400 2,235,803,100 Residential /Open Space 317,326,500 666,024,100 Commercial /Industrial /Pers. Property $20,.89 $ 9.94 -10.95 Residential /Open Space Tax Rate 30.54 16.41 -14.85 C /I /P Tax Rate $23.18 $11.43 -11.75 Combined Tax Rate $ 29,632,914 31,026,328 Levy Limit Under Proposition 2'k 740,823 7753658 Plus 2.5% 645,517 13937,793 Additional New Construction Allowance 7,074 Allowance for amount not taxed in previous year $ 31,026,328 33,739,779 Current year levy limit Overview 1, Annual Town Election, March 3, 1986 Pr.l Pr.2 Pr.3 Pr.4 Pr.5 Pr.6 Pr.7 Pr.8 Pr.9 Totals TOTAL REGISTERED VOTERS (2/11/86) 2052 2063 2074 2237 2253 2160 2235 1885 2208 19,167 Democractic 1121 1189 992 1145 1105 1044 1142 857 1017 9,612 Republican 381 336 383 483 414 541 444 411 463 3,856 Unenrolled 550 538 699 609 734 575 649 617 728 5,699 27.156% of the 19,167 eligible registered voters case their vote. In absentee voting 171 applications from registered voters were processed and 143 ballots returned. Seven ballots were returned late. SELECTMAN 1104 942 1234 1300 1174 1312 1216 1044 1084 10,410 Leo P. McSweeney 358 242 330 355 294 355 280 302 306 2,822 Jacquelyn R. Smith 278 284 353 415 363 415 364 302 299 31073 Stephen Cole 1 1 Karen Halsted 1 1 Blanks 468 416 551 530 517 542 572 438 479 4,513 Leo P. McSweeney and Jacquelyn R. Smith were elected to the Board of Selectmen, each for a term of three years expiring in March 1989. MODERATOR 552 471 617 650 587 656 608 522 542 5,205 Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. 419 340 434 479 436 487 411 383 377 3,766 Blanks 133 131 183 171 151 169 197 139 165 1,439 Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. was elected Moderator for a term of one year expiring in March 1987. SCHOOL COMMITTEE 1104 942 1234 1300 1174 1312 1216 1044 1084 10,410 Florence Koplow 254 303 292 339 375 400 355 238 243 2,799 Paul Newman 304 275 327 353 384 393 359 272 281 2,948 Sharon MacDonald 291 193 302 346 223 295 278 322 304 2,554 Blanks 255 171 313 262 192 224 224 212 256 2,109 Florence Koplow and Paul Newman were elected to the School Committee, each for a term of three years expiring in March 1989. PLANNING BOARD 552 471 617 650 587 656 608 522 642 5,205 Eleanor H. Klauminzer 169 253 252 330 258 350 296 222 273 2,403 Robert C. Whyte 307 164 310 233 235 211 222 239 200 2,121 Blanks 76 54 55 87 94 95 90 61 69 681 Eleanor H. Klauminzer was elected to the Planning Board for a term of five years expiring in March 1991. PLANNING BOARD 552 471 617 650 587 656 608 522 542 5,205 Martha C. Wood 330 281 319 412 360 418 401 302 315 3,138 Al Busa 1 1 Blanks 222 190 298 238 227 237 207 220 227 2,066 Martha C. Wood was elected to the Planning Board for a term of two years expiring in March 1988. Mrs. Wood is filling the vacancy caused by the resignation of Elizabeth G. Flemings on December 26, 1985. LEXINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY 552 471 617 650 587 656 608 522 542 5,205 James M. McLaughlin 369 273 319 403 351 381 329 326 304 3,055 Blanks 183 198 298 247 236 275 279 196 238 2,150 James M. McLaughlin was elected to the Lexington Housing Authority for a term of five years expiring in March 1991. 16 Overview Town Election TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT 1 *Lois J. Barry 285 David F. Eagle 242 *Nancy C. Gordon 262 Paul Levy 186 *John W. Maloney 281 *David A. Bell 249 *Francis V. Busa 260 Roland W. Gubisch 115 *William H. McAlduff, Jr. 275 *James M. Shaw 311 Blanks 1,398 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT 4 *Nyles Nathan Barnert 370 *Julian J. Bussgang 350 *Angela E. Frick 349 *Gale H. Nill 315 *Sandra J. Shaw 361 *Ruth S. Thomas 322 *Judith J. Uhrig 345 Nancy M. Cannalonga 251 Frederick J. DeAngelis 205 * *Patricia W. McLaughlin 290 K. Heinz Muehlmann 239 Blanks 1,803 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT 7 *John R. Campbell 303 *Sally T. Castleman 379 *Renee T. Cochin 298 *Winifred L. L. Friedman 307 *John E. Ward 280 Graydon M. Wheaton 240 *Richard B. Wolk 303 Stephen G. Crowne 170 *Stan N. Finkelstein 274 John F. Walter 198 Blanks Blanks 1,504 *Elected for three years. * *Elected for two years. ** *Elected for one year. TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT 2 *Eric T. Clarke 304 *Karen A. Dooks 258 *Lillian T. MacArthur 231 *Barry H. Marshall 224 *William W. Welch, Jr. 203 *Lynda A. Wik 275 John R. Holt 173 *Jeff Licht Kent M. Podvin 176 Edna M. Welch 173 Blanks *Robert C. Whyte 1,280 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT 5 *Howard Cravis 230 *Marshall J. Derby 291 *William M. Fraser 264 *Paul E. Hamburger 274 *Stephen W. Miller 242 *Paul Newman 356 *Patricia A. Swanson 274 Christopher R. Anderson 178 Mildred Freeman 176 * *Eric Jay Michelson 190 John Murphy 161 Kent M. Podvin 39 J. Dixon Wood 121 Blanks 1,900 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT 8 *Ione D. Garing 276 ** *Anthony L. Mancini 225 *A. Patricia McCabe 329 *James. M. McLaughlin 243 *Susan G. Plumb 244 *Stanley E. Toye 243 *Margery M. Battin 293 George L. Harris 153 Gerald A. Heggie 158 Albert E. Landers 133 *Sharon MacDonald 309 Stephen D. Cole 1 Blanks 1,569 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT 3 Phyllis Aaronson 98 Donald J. Briggs 92 John P. Carroll 208 Francis P. McCarron 130 *Marian C. Reilly 277 *Robert I. Rotberg 260 *Francis W. K. Smith 249 Robert B. Giuffreda 83 Daniel J. Griffin, Jr. 129 *Carol J. Grodzins 297 Sondra Lucente 193 *Marilyn K. Mairson 234 *Mary Edna Neumeier 212 Ira Richer 87 *Robert C. Whyte 271 Blanks 1,499 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT 6 *Florence Koplow 371 *Alan J. Lazarus 339 *Ruth Joyce Nablo 347 *Setha G. Olson 261 *Susan S. Solomon 310 Lisabeth M. White 238 *Robert H. Domnitz 360 *Michael W. Golay 299 H. Bigelow Moore 233 Peter L. Tropeano 206 Eveline D. Weyl 181 Blanks 1,447 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT 9 *Gordon E. Barnes, Jr. 255 *L. Gail Colwell 274 *Ronald W. Colwell 281 *Margaret E. Coppe 265 Daniel Friedlander 202 *Eleanor H. Klauminzer 264 ** *Leo P. McSweeney 221 *Brian Michael Adley 234 Diane C. Aronson 193 *Louise V. T. Kava 231 David J. Revis 134 Richard Schaye 152 Blanks 1,630 Note: Changes in town meeting membership that occurred after March 3, 1986, are explained in the list of town meeting members in the directory section of this report. Overview 17 TMMA Maps New Information Routes TMMA Executive Committee. L/R seated: Florence Connor, Arthur Smith, Jacqueline Davison, Karen Dooks, Marilyn Mairson, Gale Nill. Standing: Ephraim Weiss, Julie Triessl, Christina Welch, Jacquelyn Ward, Iris Wheaton, Katherine Fricker, Alice Adler. Since the 1986 Town Meeting the Town Meeting Members Association, the voluntary organization of town meeting members, has spread its information- gather- ing and spreading activities into new territories- - all to promote more efficient and enlightened town meetings. The association's executive committee (listed below), who conduct business throughout the year in monthly meetings, have launched three new projects and extended a practice begun last year: (1) Using actual TV tapes of town meeting sessions, a committee has begun shaping an orientation tape for new town meeting members. An accompanying book- let will define terminology and further explain parliamentary intricacies. (2) To enhance quorums and TMM alertness, the exec- utive board has asked the public works department, whose staff set up and oversee the sound system at town meeting, to place loudspeakers in the front lobby and side hallway where coffee is served. (3) A TMMA committee has undertaken a study of the ramifications of Proposition 2', including its his- tory, effects on the town and the experience of other towns in attempting or achieving an override. (4) The recent practice of keeping the executive committee updated by meeting with town officials has been extended in 1986 to include the chairmen of the human services and school committees and the conservation commission, as well as the DPW director and town manager. In addition, TMMA produced its now - traditional annual look -see bus tour and an information meeting prior to the annual town meeting. Both events offered opportunity for TMM's and interested citi- zens to quiz town boards and officials on upcoming warrant articles. 18 Overview The 1986 -87 Executive Committee Chairman - Jacqueline Davison Vice Chairman - Arthur Smith Clerk /Secretary - Nancy Gordon Treasurer - Karen Dooks Precinct Chairman Clerk Associate One Joel Adler Nancy Gordon James Barry Two Christina Welch Arthur Smith Karen Dooks Three Marian Reilly Marilyn Mairson Jacqueline Davison Four Katherine Fricker Gale Nill Donald Giller Five Ephrain Weiss Julie Triessl Paul Hamburger Six Michael Golay Lisabeth White Alan Lazarus Seven Iris Wheaton Jacquelyn Ward Walter Lentz Eight Florence Connor Roger Borghesani Sharon MacDonald Nine Alice Adler Margaret Coppe Jacqueline Bateson 18 Overview 1986 Town Meeting The 1986 Town Meeting is 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 - -a.s 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. 1986 Town Meeting - 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. 1986 Town Meeting - Summary by Session First Session, March 31. The invocation was offered by Rev. Kyriakos V. Saravelas, Pastor of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. There were 179 mem- bers present. Articles 3 and 4 were considered. Adjourned 10:46 p.m. Second Session, April 2 The invocation was offered by Rev. Brian Dixon, First Baptist Church. There were 180 members present. Articles 5 through 24 were considered. Adjourned 10:58 p.m. Third Session, April 7. The invocation was offered by Rev. Martin U. McCabe, Pastor of Sacred Heart Church. Since he was to retire in June, he received a standing ovation. There were 180 members present. The Moderator introduced a group of Nieman Fellows, visiting at Harvard, accompanied by Howard Simonds, Curator. Articles 25 through 31 were considered. Adjourned 10:45 p.m. Fourth Session, April 9 The invocation was offered by Rev. Peter H. Meek of Hancock United Church of Christ. There were 182 members present. The Moderator turned the meeting over to the Student Moderator, Sarah Levy, who read a proclamation of the Board of Selectmen designating April 9 as Student Government Day. Miss Levy presented certif- icates of participation to other student officials. Nancy Barter, Chairman of the Youth Commission, presented awards to others who had contributed. Miss Levy then turned the meeting back to the Town Moderator. All participants were given a round of applause. Articles 32 through 34, Article 6 and Article 17 were considered. Adjourned 10:03 p.m. Fifth Session, April 14. The invocation was offered by Rev. Stephen M. Healy of St. Brigi.d's Church. There were 180 members present. Articles 35 through 39, Article 48 and Articles 40 through 43 were considered. Adjourned 10:58 p.m. Sixth Session, April 16. The invocation was offered by Sydney Morris, Coordinating Minister of Follen Community Church. There were 169 members present. Articles 44 through 50 were considered. Adjourned 10:05 p.m. Seventh Session, April 28. The invocation was offered by Arthur Kolsti, Pastor of Pilgrim Congre- gational Church. There were 182 members present. Article 47 was considered. Adjourned 10:59 p.m. Eighth Session, May 7. The invocation was offered by Rabbi Abraham Perelmuter of Chabad Center. There were 176 members present. Mary R. McDonough, Town Clerk, was honored upon her retirement after twenty -five years of service to the Town. Jacqueline Davison, Chairman of the TMMA, presented gifts on behalf of that group. Stephen W. Doran, State Representative, read a resolution from the House of Representatives and one from Governor Michael Dukakis. Paul W. Marshall, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, read a resolution signed by the board. Michael J. O'Sullivan, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee, filed, under Article 2, a computer - generated report of appreciation. Lincoln P. Cole, Jr., expressed his appreciation of Miss McDonough. Article 35 was considered. Adjourned 10:59 p.m. Ninth Session, May 12. The invocation was offered by Rev. Susan Geissler, Church of Our Redeemer. There were 170 members present. The Moderator informed the meeting that British Television, Channel 4, was filming the meeting for future showing in England. Article 35, Article 4, line item $8525, Article 29 and Article 51 were considered. Meeting dissolved 11:35 p.m. Overview 19 1986 Town Meeting - Index Numbers refer to articles on the warrant. Aerial Photographs 26 Appropriations (voted): 4 -6, 8, 9, 11 -13, 15, 17- 20, 23 -26, 28, 30 -35, 51. Ballfields Bowman School 31 Center Playground 8 Borrowing, Tax Anticipation 10 Bowman School Ballfield 31 Brooks, Deepening Building Maintenance, Schools Budget, Operating By -law Amendment, Demolition of Historical Buildings Capital Improvements, Ballfield Lighting Cary Lecture Series Cemetery Center Ballfield Lighting Chapter 90 Funds Citizens' Articles Lowell Street Waltham Street Worthen Road Collective Bargaining Settlements Computer, School Department Merriam Bequest Demolition of Historical Buildings Drains Financial Ballfield Lighting Operating Budget Reserve Fund Salary Adjustments /Collective Bargaining Tax Anticipation Borrowing Tax Rate Reduction Unemployment Compensation Fund Unpaid Bills Gasoline Tanks, Replacement General Revenue Sharing, Resolution 20 Overview 14 35 4 39 8 3 27 8 20 Hazardous Waste Collection Historical Building Demolition Inflow /Infiltration Jet Fuel Statute Lexpress Local Aid Formula, Resolution Merriam Bequest Oil Tank Replacement Operating Budget Parking Lot Photogrammetric Maps Pine Meadows Golf Course POW Tax Exemption Public Works Drains, Brooks Equipment Sewers Sidewalks Water Mains 33 39 17 37 32 4 11 25 4 24 26 29 38 14 19 16 15 13 Recreation Ballfield Lighting, Center 8 48 Tennis Courts Lighting 30 47, 49 50 Reserve Fund 9 5 Rezoning Lowell Street 48 28 Waltham Street 47, 49 Worthen Road 50 11 Schools 11 Bowman Ballfield 31 Building Maintenance 35 39 Computer 28 14 Sewers Construction 16 Pumping Station 18 8 4 Sidewalks 15 9 5 Streets 10 Acceptance 22 51 Chapter 90 20 12 Construction 21 7 Supplementary Appropriations 6 . 6 Tax Anticipation Borrowing 10 4 Tax Rate Reduction 51 1986 Town Meeting - Index Tennis Courts Lighting 30 Water Resources Authority 34 Topographical Maps 26 Westview Cemetery 27 Traffic Signal, Bedford /Hill /Revere Streets 23 Zoning By -Law Building Height 45 Transportation - Lexpress 32 Congregate Housing 44 Dwelling Conversion 44 Unpaid Bills 7 Expansion of Non - conforming Dwelling 43 Off- street Parking 42 Unused Borrowing Authority 36 Residential Development 41 Satellite Antennas 46 Water Mains 13 Technical Corrections 40 1986 Town Meeting - Article Action Summary Article 1. ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION. Reported under that heading. Article 2. REPORTS. This article remains open throughout the meeting. During the 1986 meeting, reports were received and accepted from: Selectmen, Town Manager, Appropriation Committee, Capital Expenditures Committee, Planning Board, School Committee, Permanent Building Committee, Town Report Committee, Cary Lectures Committee, Center Revitali- zation Committee, Hazardous Substances System Review Committee, Recreation Committee. Article 3. CARY LECTURES 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 31. Article 4. OPERATING BUDGET. ADOPTED, with the exception of line item 018525. March 31. 418525 ADOPTED May 12. RESOLUTION ADOPTED: to notify the Governor and the Legislature that the Town urgently seeks relief through adjustment of the Local Aid Formula that would provide for a minimum increase in the General Revenue Sharing component of the formula to compensate all communities for 100% of their losses owing to withdrawal of Federal General Rev- enue Sharing funds for Fiscal Year 1987. March 31. Article 5. SALARY ADJUSTMENTS AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING SETTLEMENTS. ADOPTED: $360,000 appropri- ated for these purposes, in addition to funds voted under Article 4. April 2. Article 6. SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT FISCAL YEAR (FY86). ADOPTED: $30,000 appropriated to line item 015250 of the FY86 budget to replace gasoline tanks at the Town DPW building. April 9. Article 7. PRIOR YEARS' UNPAID BILLS. INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. April 2. Article 8. SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR AUTHOR- IZED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. ADOPTED: $19,500 appropriated in addition to funds voted under Article 53 of the 1985 warrant, to develop a ball - field lighting program for the Center Playground. April 2. Article 9. RESERVE FUND. ADOPTED: $150,000 appropriated. April 2. Article 10. TAX ANTICIPATION BORROWING. ADOPTED: To authorize the Town Treasurer to borrow in antici- pation of revenue. April 2. Article 11. CONSERVATION FUND. ADOPTED: $15,000 appropriated and the bequest of $10,000 from the estate of Robert C. Merriam to be placed in the Fund acknowledged with gratitude. April 2. Article 12. UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FUND. ADOPTED: $15,000 appropriated in addition to funds previously appropriated. April 2. Article 13. WATER MAINS. ADOPTED: $200,000 appro- priated for installation of new or replacement water mains and land acquisition for such purposes. April 2. Article 14. INSTALL DRAINS /WIDEN, DEEPEN OR ALTER BROOKS. INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. April 2. Article 15. SIDEWALKS. ADOPTED: $110,000 appro- priated to construct or reconstruct sidewalks, none to be constructed on Massachusetts Avenue. April 2. Article 16. SANITARY SEWERS. INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. April 2. Article 17. INFILTRATION /INFLOW. ADOPTED as sub- stitute motion: $100,000 appropriated to remove infiltration and inflow of storm water from the sewer system, and Selectmen authorized to apply for federal and state aid for the project. April 9. Article 18. SEWER PUMP STATION ENERGY IMPROVEMENTS.' ADOPTED: $125,000 appropriated. April 2. Article 19. PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT. ADOPTED: $200,000 appropriated by or with approval of Selectmen. April 2. Article 20. AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF CHAPTER 90 FUNDS. ADOPTED: $700,000 appropriated for street improvements and Treasurer authorized to issue Highway Reimbursement Notes in anticipation of reimbursement under Chapter 90. April 2. Overview 21 1986 Town Meeting - Article Action Summary Article 21. STREET CONSTRUCTION AND LAND TAKING INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. April 2. Article 22. STREET ACCEPTANCE AND CONSTRUCTION (a) INDEFINITELY POSTPONED: Maple Tree Lane; (b) ADOPTED: Pearl Street. April 2. Article 23. TRAFFIC SIGNAL BEDFORD /REVERE /HILL STREETS. ADOPTED: $60,000 appropriated for improving and upgrading traffic control signals at this intersection. April 2. Article 24. PARKING LOT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE. ADOPTED: $112,000 appropriated. April 2. Article 25. REPLACE OIL TANKS. ADOPTED: $15,000 appropriated to replace storage tanks. April 7. Article 26. TOWNWIDE TOPOGRAPHY. ADOPTED: $130,000 appropriated for aerial photogrammetric services to update maps. April 7. Article 27. WESTVIEW CEMETERY DEVELOPMENT. INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. April 7. Article 28. SCHOOL DEPARTMENT COMPUTER. ADOPTED: $135,000 appropriated for purchase of a mini- computer and related software for student use. April 7. Article 29. PINE MEADOWS GOLF COURSE. INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. May 12. Article 30. TENNIS COURT LIGHTING. ADOPTED: $15,000 appropriated to improve lighting on courts #1 through #4 at the Center Playground. April 7. Article 31. BOWMAN SCHOOL BALLFIELD. ADOPTED: $10,000 appropriated to reconstruct the ballfield. April 7. Article 32. LEXPRESS MINI -BUS SYSTEM. ADOPTED by roll call 151 to 29: $246,500 appropriated. April 9. Article 33. HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION. ADOPTED: $15,000 appropriated to contract for collection and disposal of hazardous waste. April 9. Article 34. MASSACHUSETTS WATER RESOURCES AUTHORITY. ADOPTED: $1,537,016 appropriated for delivery of water and for sewer services provided by MWRA. April 9. 22 Overview Article 35. BUILDING MAINTENANCE. (a) ADOPTED as amended 110 to 50: $11,870,000 appropriated for remodeling, reconstruction, making extraordinary repairs, equipping and furnishing additions, and for school department equipment; the Treasurer author- ized to borrow the sum; the Permanent Building Com- mittee authorized to carry out the project. (b) ADOPTED: $300,000 appropriated for remodeling, reconstructing and making extraordinary repairs to Bridge School. May 12. Article 36. RESCIND UNUSED BORROWING AUTHORIZATION. ADOPTED: To rescind the vote taken under Article 40 of the 1975 Town Meeting. April 14. Article 37. JET FUEL STATUTE. ADOPTED: To accept Chapter 64J of the General Laws concerning taxation of jet fuel. April 14. Article 38. POW EXCISE TAX EXEMPTION. ADOPTED: To accept the sentence of Section 1 of Chapter 60A of the General Laws relating to exemption for motor vehicles owned and registered by a former prisoner of war. April 14. Article 39. BY -LAW - DEMOLITION DELAY. ADOPTED as amended: To amend by By -Laws of the Town by adding a new Article XXXIII entitled "Procedure for the demolition of historically or architecturally signif- icant buildings outside of historic districts." April 14. Article 40. ZONING BY -LAW - TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS. ADOPTED: Part 1 - Revisions as set forth in the Planning Board Report on Article 40. ADOPTED 141 to 3: Part 2 - Revisions as set forth in the Planning Board Report on Article 40. April 14. Article 41. ZONING BY -LAW - ADJUSTMENTS, RESIDEN- TIAL DEVELOPMENT. ADOPTED: Motion as attached to the Planning Board Report on Article 41. April 14. Article 42. ZONING BY -LAW - ADJUSTMENTS, OFF- STREET PARKING. ADOPTED 149 to 2: Motion as attached to the Planning Board Report on Article 41. April 14. Article 43. ZONING BY -LAW - EXPANSION OF NON- CONFORMING DWELLING. ADOPTED as amended: Motion as attached to the Planning Board Report on Article 43. April 14. 1986 Town Meeting - Article Action Summary Article 44. ZONING BY -LAW - DWELLING CONVERSION, rezone land abutting the Waltham city line. CONGREGATE HOUSING. ADOPTED: Motion as attached to April 28. Planning Board Report on Article 44. April 16. ADOPTED as amended by roll call vote 135 to 45: To levy for fiscal year beginning July 1, 1986. May 12. The Lexington Historical Society's Victorian Summer Party at Munroe Tavern in June gave Lexington residents Overview 23 Article 48. REZONING - LOWELL STREET, RO to CD. Article 45. ZONING BY -LAW - HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS. LOST 98 to 79. April 14. ADOPTED as amended 136 to 22: Motion attached to the Planning Board Report on Article 45. April 16. Article 49. REZONING - WALTHAM STREET, RO to RD. INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. April 16. Article 46. ZONING BY -LAW - SATELLITE RECEIVING ANTENNAS. ADOPTED as amended 147 to 8: Motion Article 50. REZONING - WORTHEN ROAD, RS to CD. attached to the Planning Board Report on Article 46. INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. April 16. April 16. Article 51. USE OF FUNDS TO REDUCE TAX RATE. Article 47. REZONING - WALTHAM STREET, RO to RD. ADOPTED: $1,469,315 appropriated to reduce the tax ADOPTED as amended by roll call vote 135 to 45: To levy for fiscal year beginning July 1, 1986. May 12. The Lexington Historical Society's Victorian Summer Party at Munroe Tavern in June gave Lexington residents Overview 23 School Committee Assesses Programs Renovates Buildings, n 1986, the School Committee completed several major long -range projects on grade level reor- ganization with a focus on developing a more personal middle school environment, encouraging increased involvement by high school students in extracurricular activities, and improved coordina- tion of the elementary and middle school academic programs. In September, schools opened with the following reorganization: elementary schools consist of kindergarten through fifth grade; middle schools have grades six through eight; and the high school contains grades nine through twelve. A major pro- ject is studying and considering all- morning kindergartens and increased support of a systemwide K -1 transition program for 1987 ^88. In addition, the committee —in collaboration with the Permanent Building Committee and other town committees -- completed an architectural study of all school buildings to identify physical problems and make recommendations to the town meeting to ensure their long -term maintenance, compliance with State code and safety requirements, access for the handi- capped and improvements to serve our current and future education needs. Town meeting approved the plan and appropriated $11,870,000 to make major repairs and renovations to all school buildings between 1986 and 1989. Archi- tects are scheduled to complete their design plans in the winter; construction will begin in summer 1987. The Massachusetts Public School Improvement Act of 1985 is benefiting Lexington's schools, most notably in providing professional development funds to sup- plement teacher salaries in 1986 and 1987, and in funding new School Improvement Councils. These councils, which began in elementary schools in 1985 -1986 and in the middle and high schools in 1986 -1987, have brought an even greater level of community involvement in schools as well as special funding (at the rate of $10 per student) to enrich the educational process in each school. The committee anticipates completing an improved teacher evaluation system in spring 1987 for imple- mentation in 1987 -88. The four -year process has been a joint effort of the Lexington Education Asso- ciation, school administration and school committee. The committee's long -range goals for 1987 continue to focus on two needs identified in 1984: enhance- ment of self- esteem and development of school- commu- nity relationships. School Committee. L/R seated: Paul Newman; Shepard Clough, Chairman; Florence Koplow. Standing: Geoffrey Pierson, Superintendent of Schools; Lynda Wik; James Beck; Theodore Chuang, Student Representative. 24 Education School Superintendent Plans and Monitors The grade level reorganization and ten -year elemen- tary school closing process was completed. Now the school system will concentrate resources and atten- tion on monitoring and assessing such recently in- troduced programs as the K -5 elementary math cur- riculum, new structures for team teaching and advis- ing, after - school sports at the middle school, high school activities program, and ninth grade English/ social studies teaming. As part of its continuing effort to plan for future needs, the school system will be living with the initial phase of the $11.870 million dollar building renovation project, 60 percent of which will be re- imbursed by the State. Finally, new long range goals have been established in order to advance the continuing priorities of self- esteem, school- commu- nity partnerships, and revised philosophies adopted in 1984 -85. Throughout this process of change and reorganiza- tion, the school system has benefited from the sup- port of the school committee, the confidence of the community, the imagination and commitment of the staff, and the impressive performance of our stu- dents in a variety of areas. As a result of this fortunate combination of resources, we can antici- pate continued growth and success for our school system in the coming years. While changes are being introduced to the schools, students and staff continue to achieve in a wide range of programs and activities. Here are high- lights of recent accomplishments. GENERAL SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT Graduating Class of 1986. As in the previous year, 88 percent of the class went on to further educa- tion. Plans of the 447 graduating seniors include: Percentage attending: 4 -year college 81% 2 -year college 6 Other schooling 1 Total continuing education 88 Employment, military, other 12 GRAND TOTAL 100% College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) Test Scores: 1985 -86. Ninety -three percent of Lexington High School juniors participated in the College Board Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) program as com- pared with 90 percent in 1984 -85; only 42 percent of juniors participate nationally. While national av- erage scores remained the same from the previous year, the Lexington average gained slightly, in- creasing eight points in the verbal test and ten points in math. The difference between Lexington's and national scores this year is +53 points in verbal and +58 in mathematics. In the Achievement Test Program, our students took 898 tests in nine different subject areas in English, foreign language, math and science, down from 1152 tests in eleven subject areas last year. Students also elected to take 247 tests in the Advanced Placement Program, an increase of 24 over 1984 -85; 89 percent of the resulting test scores qualify our students to be considered for placement in advanced college courses, as compared with 93 percent the prior year. National Merit Scholarship Program. Twenty -one seniors were named semi - finalists - -more than any other public high school in Massachusetts. Semi- finalists represent the top .05 percent of 15,000 students statewide who took the College Board Pre- liminary Scholastic Aptitude Test in their junior year. In addition, 53 seniors received Letters of Commendation. From the graduating class of 1986, 15 students were named finalists in spring 1986. Massachusetts Education Assessment Program (MEAP). Mandated by Chapter 188, tests in reading, math and science were administered to students in grades 3, 7, and 11 for the first time in the State's history. These are measures of how well the intended curric- ulum is being learned by the total group of students rather than tests of individual students' knowledge. Scores were reported by schools and district, and compared with scores of Massachusetts schools with similar family backgrounds and socio- economic fac- tors. In all cases Lexington district scores ex- ceeded the state average; in most, Lexington scores were well above state average and comparable to other similar school districts. Staff is studying those tests where Lexington fell short of expecta- tions and will report with recommendations in spring 1987. Comprehensive Tests of Basic Skills (CTBS). 1985 -86 CTBS scores indicate that Lexington students in grades 2, 4, 6, and 8 are performing as well or better than past Lexington students. Further, the data show that these Lexington students are perform- ing above average when compared to others in the nation who are in their norm group. STUDENT AND STAFF ACHIEVEMENTS BY PROGRAM Athletics. The following high school teams were Middlesex League Champions for 1985 -86: Boys' Class of 1986 Donates New Front Sign. L /R: Danny Taylor, Paul Marino, Eric Messina, who did the work. Education 25 Superintendent of Schools Soccer, Football, Basketball, Tennis and Lacrosse; and Girls' Indoor Track. The Boys' Soccer Team went on to win the Division I North, the Eastern Mass. Championships and was runner -up in the Division I State Championship. The Girls' Indoor Track Team Girls' Indoor Track Team, winners of Class A Indoor State Championship. Junior Kirsten Evans competes against Burlington in the 1000 yard event. 26 Education went on to win the Class A Indoor State Champion- ship. The Golf Team qualified for the State Team Tournament. In the 1986 Fall season, the Boys' Cross Country Team were Middlesex League Champions, the Boys' Soccer Team finalists in the State Tournament Divi- sion I North, and the Girls' soccer team qualified for the State Tournament Division I North. Globe All- Scholastic awards went to seniors Chris Burke in soccer, Bart Graf in football; junior Sean Murphy in lacrosse; seniors Becky Bryan and Maria Staafgard, a foreign exchange student, in outdoor track. Chris Burke was also honored as Boston Globe Soccer Player of the Year. Boys' Soccer Coach Robert Hartshorn and Boys' Lacrosse Coach David Lautman were honored as Boston Globe "Coaches of the Year." Five members of the 1985 -86 high school track and field team were named to the National High School All- American Track and Field Team: Senior Maria Staafgard in the 200 meter dash; and the 4 X 100 relay team of juniors Eric Chichlow and Neil Nathanson; and seniors John Davis and Bart Graf. Department Chairman Ralph Lord received the Joseph McKenney Award presented by the Massachusetts Asso- ciation for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, highest award given by the association. Business Education. Beginning September 1986, all grade 6 students were enrolled in required typewrit- ing /keyboarding courses. The high school staff won $11,299 in P.L. 98 -524 funds to support instruction in dedicated word processors beginning 1986 -87. Debate. The 1985 -86 Lexington High School Debate Team completed its most extraordinary year to date. Varsity debaters secured their first national cham- pionship when seniors Jonathan Bines and Russell Stein won first place in the Grand National Tourna- ment of the National Catholic Forensic League. Three senior speakers, Carrie Adler, Justine Harris and Andrew Michaelson placed in the top 20 at the Harvard University Invitational Tournament, the largest held in the United States, with over 450 debaters nationwide. Lexington debaters won their seventh consecutive Massachusetts state championship and their fourth New England championship in five years. Lexington's novice debaters won major championships at the University of Massachusetts, Yale University and Hendrick Hudson High School, Montrose, New York. Sophomores Jordan Goldman and Jenny Wilson reached the semifinal round of the Northeastern Novice Open. Debate teacher Les Phillips was named a Key Coach by the Emory University Barkley Forum for excellence in teaching and program administration. The 1986 -87 debate topic focuses on federal govern- ment agricultural policy; the 1986 autumn topic in the Lincoln - Douglas division addresses the value of mandatory drug testing vs. possible infringement on civil liberties. At the annual Debatathon, students Superintendent of Schools raised $3,300, 30 percent more than last year. The parent support group donated an additional $1400. Drama. Bolstered by a $10,000 grant from the Raytheon Company, the Learning Through Drama Pro- gram, which integrates drama in the regular curric- ulum, expanded at Clarke and Diamond. In 1986, the staff also began an outreach program with Somerville and Watertown Public Schools. At the middle schools beginning in September, sev- enth and eighth graders may elect a semester course in drama. In the spring, Diamond students performed "Annie Get Your Gun" and Clarke students presented "Up the Down Staircase." At the high school student performances included "Arsenic and Old Lace," and a series of student - directed one -act plays. At all elementary schools, drama specialists direct- ed and assisted teachers with original or written productions and integrative projects. The volunteer parent- teacher - student group, Arts Created Together (ACT) chaired in 1985 -86 by Jill Delbanco and Rudi Groblewski raised $18,081 includ- ing $4,675 in grants from the Cultural Education Collaborative to fund seven artists -in- residence and 12 performances to enhance the curriculum at all levels. For the first time, the school committee allocated funds -- $12,000 - -for the residency program. Artists -in- residence included singer - songwriter Victor Cockburn at Bridge; playwright Don Cohen at Hastings; and author Stephen Krensky and illustrator Marcia Sewell at Fiske. The Cultural Education Collaborative awarded three artist -in- residence grants to supplement ACT funds for film animator Karen Aqua at Bowman and Esta- At Fiske, Jonathan Mandle learns about a boa con- strictor during Fred Dodd's "World of Snakes" show sponsored by Arts Created Together (ACT). LHS Fall Production Cast, "Arsenic and Old Lace." brook; poet Elizabeth McKim at Diamond; singer - songwriter Betsy Rose at Harrington; and mime David Zucker at all schools. Massachusetts Arts Lottery Fund through Lexington Council for the Arts also contributed to Mr. Zucker's residency. ACT funded performances by Alexander's Follies, jester; Boston Youth Theatre, supplemented by METCO funds; Count Esterhazy String Quartet; Marc Joel Levitt, actor; Susan Linn, puppeteer and ventriloquist; Dick Lucas, falconeer; Marcia Perlmutter, performer of histori- cal and literary characters; Penny Pitts, puppeteer; Shirim Klezmer orchestra, Yiddish folk band; Rob Taylor, mountaineer and author, and Jim Vetter, mime. English. Three new programs were initiated this year at the high school: Journalism, to support the production of the student newspaper, Musket; ninth grade World History and Literature taught as a team effort by the English and social studies depart- ments; and a 21- station word processing center. In anticipation of receiving the sixth grade at middle school, new curriculum units were developed on the short story, mythology and a unit on "Heroes and Heroines." Senior Lev Grossman won a National Council of Teach- ers of English 1986 Achievement Award in Writing; and junior Nick Radvany was accepted to the Bread - loaf Writers Program at Middlebury College. Two Bowman students, third grader Adina Frazer and fourth grader Katherine Behar, won first prize for their original books submitted to the Young Authors Program sponsored by the Greater Boston Council of the International Reading Association. Foreign Language. Once again the department hosted the area administration of the National French and Spanish examinations for the American Association of French Teachers and American Association of Spanish Teachers. In French, 11 junior high school students won national awards while six high school students won regional recognition; in Spanish, 14 students won regional awards. Two new courses were added: Spanish for sixth grad- ers and Russian in the high school program. The Education 27 Superintendent of Schools high school program now includes eight foreign lan- guages- -more than any other area high school. Approximately 100 secondary students were involved as overseas participants and /or hosts in five ex- change programs with Barcelona, Spain; Annecy and Antony, France; and Puebla, Mexico. The Rotary Club continued its support by sponsoring host program activities. In addition, the Foreign Exchange Com- mittee of staff, parents and students raised over $1,700, bringing their total to $5,000, an increase of $1,400 over last year. In Latin, Diamond Junior High students Daniel Berger, Tony Castleman, and Christine Johnson achieved perfect scores on the 1986 National Latin Exam. Only 142 students internationally out of 60,000 did so. Lexington students also won an additional nine gold medals, 17 silver medals, six magna cum laude awards and two cum laude awards. Guidance. Under the direction of Coordinator Robert DeIulio high school students have founded an organi- zation known as S.A.F.E. (Suicide Awareness for Everyone). The purpose is to train peer counselors to refer anxious or depressed students to appropri- ate school personnel. The department provided a series of seminars for parents of incoming freshmen and sophomores. Topics included: "Role of the Counselor," "Tasks of Adolescents," "Adolescent Anxiety and Depression," and "Parenting for Self - Esteem." The Career Center sponsored eight college mini fairs from October through November; over 200 colleges and universities participated. The high school Career Center has been refurbished, complete with a computer for students to access information and run self- assessment programs. The center also has a VCR with programs on financial aid, college application and test taking. There students will find the center's recently - completed Lexington High School College Guide Survey which profiles Lexington graduates' experience in college applications, showing records of acceptance vs. rejection along with SAT scores and grade point averages. LHS Counselor Oscar Krichmar received the Outstand- ing Counseling Award of Recognition (OSCAR) from the Massachusetts School Counselors Association. Information Science. Under the leadership of par- ents Julian Bussgang and Michael O'Sullivan, Article 28 was submitted to the 1986 Town Meeting requesting funds to purchase a VAX 11/785 computer for the in- structional program. Digital Equipment Company gave the schools an educational discount of $200,000; thus the final cost to Lexington was $135,000. Having a second mainframe computer allows the school system to separate instructional and administrative tasks and thus resolve issues of security, greater access and increased capacity. A pilot project, the Harrington "Stream," was initi- ated with fourth and fifth grade classrooms to test the effects of having a substantial concentration of technology available to teachers and students on a daily basis. Four teachers, Laurie Fales, Joseph 28 Education Josiassen, Sally Josiassen and Judy Wiggen are participating with extensive support from computer specialist Beth Lowd and other members of the schools' administrative technology team. Six micro- computers have been installed in each of the partic- ipating classrooms. The technology team researched the use of videodiscs in the instructional program and recommended pur- chasing an interactive videodisc player which is now being used at Clarke Middle School. Instructional Materials and Services. The program combines traditional library instruction and serv- ices with newer technologies and cooperates closely with Cary Memorial Library. The December 1985 Celebration of Books festival sparked 1986 presentations by Cary and school staff for state and regional professional associations; several national publications have featured the celebration. Bowman library media specialist Cathy Cote and read- ing specialist Marcia Flint initiated a year -long project FRED, Families /Friends Read Every Day, to encourage daily reading aloud to every child. Over seventy town and school officials and members of the community helped initiate the project when they gathered at Bowman school November 17 to read to groups of students. Technological innovations include providing instruc- tional programming on three channels of Lexington's institution cable television system, as well as on- line access to Cary Library's card catalog from each library media center. A video class and computer /video club were formed at the high school this year under the direction of video teacher Wendy Thompson. For the first time Lexington students entered the New England High School Video Competition, and juniors Bryan Reesman and Steve Montagna won an Honorable Mention for their tape "The Library." The Video and Computer Club established a computer bulletin board which operates 24 hours a day, except during school hours. Callers, both students and teachers, may leave messages and transfer files from home computers to the high school computer. System operators are math teacher Ben Levy and students Bill Ashmanskos and William Mark. More than 90 volunteers perform administrative tasks systemwide, freeing library media specialists to focus on students. The United States Department of Education announced that the Lexington Schools Instruction Materials and Services Department has been selected as one of the outstanding library media programs in the country. Mathematics. The revised elementary math program is in its second year and continues to gain acceptance and success. An elementary school math team direct- ed by elementary math specialists Claire Zalewski and Karen Tripoli, won first place for 1985 -86 in both the National Continental Mathematics League and Superintendent of Schools the New England Mathematics League. In the New England Mathematics League, Lexington placed first among 759 schools participating. In the Interna- tional Mathematical Olympiads for Elementary Schools, Lexington placed in the top 10 percent out of 1316 schools. Che -Wei Wang won the Harry Sitomer Memorial Award for a perfect score in the Interna- tional Olympiad and Andrew Brecher achieved a per- fect score at the five meets for the National Continental League. Junior High math teams compiled the following re- sults in 1985 -86: In the Intermediate Math League, Clarke placed third and Diamond fourth; in the Con- tinental Math League, Clarke placed in the top 10 percent; their 7th grade team placed second, only two points behind the overall regional winner; in the New England Math League, Clarke 8th grade placed second; Brian Cheek tied for first place with a per- fect score. In the first fall meet of the Intermed- iate League, Diamond placed first. Overall during 1986 -87 about 125 students from each middle school are competing, about twice as many as last year. High school students Theodore Chuang, Jason Davis, Colin Holley, Geoffrey Pike, Michael Sandy and Graham Wik were finalists in the Massachusetts Association of Mathematics Leagues Olympiad Examina- tion. Graham Wik was fifth in the state in the first round, Michael Sandy finished among the top 20 students in the finals; Jason Davis was among the top three sophomores in the state. In the American High School Mathematics Examination, Lauren Barnert, Theodore Chuang, Jason Davis and Geoffrey Pike scored well enough to be invited to participate in the next level, the American Invitational Mathemat- ics Examination. Music. At the high school, students performed "West Side Story," for which the music and drama depart- ments won the prestigious Moss Hart Award from the New England Theatre Conference. High School teachers Sandi Peaslee and Valerie Norwood directed and over 100 students participated in the ensemble production. The High School Concert Choir under the direction of music teacher Sandi Peaslee was chosen to perform at the Eastern Division Convention of the American Choral Directors Association in Boston. Forty -five high school and 40 junior high students were selected to participate in the Massachusetts Estabrook Beginning Recorder Students at the school's holiday concert, directed by music teacher, Joan Dewsbury. District and All -State Music Festivals. Lexington's acceptance rate at the senior level is more than two to one over any other district statewide; our junior high representation was the highest ever. The High School Wind Ensemble won a silver medal in the Massachusetts Instrumental Conductors' Association Spring Competition Festival. Both Clarke and Diamond Junior Bands received bronze medals. Jeffrey Leonard directs the Wind Ensemble and Susan Hanjian directs the Junior Bands. The high school concert choir, band and orchestra played weekend exchange concerts with West Hartford, Connecticut. Sandi Peaslee received the Massachusetts Alliance for Arts Education award for excellence as a musi- cian /teacher. The Band Parents Association raised $1,000 for the Lexington High School Band to provide software programs for building marching shows and music storage cabinets. The Lexington High School Piano Committee, under the chairmanship of Robert Gartside, resident and Boston University Associate Professor of Music, has set a fundraising goal of $15,000 for a quality concert grand piano, and climate control equipment for the soon -to -be renovated high school auditorium. The School Committee will seek approval to match the $15,000 in the 1987 -88 school budget. Science. In anticipation of the ninth grade arrival at the high school, staff instituted changes in their curriculum: Earth Science became a required course meeting an additional day for a total of five periods per week to allow more laboratory experi- ence, continuity and closer monitoring. Projects of high school students Jeffrey Achter, Lisa Gale, Viraj Jha, Jennifer Marx and Sandy Rao were selected for exhibition at the Annual State Fair. Five stu- dents' projects were selected for the Regional Fair: Kim Carnesale, Julien Farland, Eric Hansen, William Mark and Elizabeth Welch. Juniors Peter Becker and Jonathan Gladstone received honorable mention in the Avery Ashdown Chemistry Contest. Elementary Science Corner, staffed by parents and coordinated by science specialist Stephanie Bernstein, now operates in all elementary schools. Social Studies. Beginning in September tenth grade World History is taught as a team effort with the English Department. In its third year, the Public Forum Program (PFP) again provided activities ad- dressing current social and political issues that augment the regular curriculum. During 1986, hun- dreds of students participated in various programs, including Student Government Day; and a hunger teach -in on behalf of OXFAM America. Senior Daniel Alexander won an award as a National Endowment for Humanities Scholar for his research project on the Constitution. Junior Robert Marlin was selected to represent Lexington in Bicentennial of the Constitution interviews with Supreme Court Chief Justice Warren Burger. During 1985 -86 social studies teacher George Southwick directed the PFP; beginning September 1986 Education 29 Superintendent of Schools newly- appointed Student Activities Coordinator Larry Robinson directs the program. At the elementary /middle school levels, three teach- ing units have been introduced or revised in the curriculum: the new third grade "Similarities and Differences" unit explores relationships and atti- tudes toward the handicapped; others include the sixth grade "Archeology" unit and the eighth grade interdisciplinary "Celebrate America" unit inspired by the Statue of Liberty's 100th and the Constitu- tion's 200th birthdays. Special Education. Each year Lexington receives federal government entitlement funds based upon our special needs count. In 1986 -87 school year, the schools received $145,860 in P.L. 94 -142 funds and $38,250 in P.L. 89 -313 funds. Funds provide various services such as transition to employment, adaptive physical education, substantially separate education and mainstreaming. LABB. Through the collaborative of Lexington, Arlington, Bedford and Burlington, severely handi- capped young people who formerly might have been in private institutions now can participate in commu- nity -based programs covering needs from pre - school through age 22. Three LABB programs operate in Lexington: Life Skills, begun in September 1984, serves 15 multiply- handicapped and non - ambulatory young adults in 1986 -87; four students are from Lexington. The Vocational Skills Program, operating since 1973, sends students to 14 private industrial and two non- Mask - Making at Clarke. Students Suzanne Ryan and Sarah Cohen of Gloria Fitzgerald's art class on a project led by artist -in- residence Jorge Drosten. 30 Education profit /government work sites. Currently, 87 stu- dents are enrolled; 19 from Lexington. Both pro- grams are directed by Robert Renna. A third program, Alternative Choices in Education (ACE), directed by Robert Farias, helps 18 high schoolers combine work and study. Twenty -six other Lexington children are served at sites in the Arlington and Burlington Public Schools. Visual Arts. This past school year the department sought ways to exhibit students' art work beyond the regular classroom, school and administrative offices. Over 300 students had their work exhibited in Lexington and other locations in the Boston area: Jack Zichitella's high school photography students displayed work at Bel Canto Restaurant; and Norma Regillo's Career in Art class exhibited posters of Rockport at Patriot Travel. Cary Library hosted exhibits of student work from Ms. Regillo's class, and ceramic and metal projects from Gerry Goolkasian's class, as well as work of graduating seniors. Student work from the Rockport Exhibit was selected by an independent poster company to be re- produced as posters and T -shirt designs for distri- bution in spring 1987. The 1987 "Computer Engagement Calendar," is illus- trated entirely with computer graphics created by students in grades K -12. Their work is the result of the Visual Arts Department's year -long project to integrate computer graphics with the sequential curriculum. Printing was donated by ZBR Publica- tions Inc., Wilmington. For the fifth consecutive year, Ms. Regillo conduct- ed an art tour of London during the April vacation; 35 high school students participated. Two instruc- tors were selected by the Massachusetts Alliance for Arts Education for outstanding teaching from 12 awards given throughout the state: Jack Zichitella and Bridge visual arts specialist Barbara Bole. The Lexington Arts and Craft Society presented the fol- lowing seniors with scholarships: Virginia Campbell, Deborah Chisholm, Jennifer Howard and Joshua Wachman. SPECIAL PROGRAMS METCO. 1986 -87 is the 20th anniversary of METCO (Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity) in our school system. METCO is a voluntary urban/ suburban educational integration program, and exists in thirty -four suburban communities across the state. Lexington was one of the first communities to enter into a METCO partnership. Currently, 271 Boston students attend our schools and two more at- tend Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School. METCO is funded by the Massachusetts Department of Education. Each year, Lexington receives state funding to pay for METCO staff, multicultural pro- grams, transportation and special education serv- ices; funding includes salaries for 12 Lexington teachers. Through Host Family Program, Lexington families volunteer to become partners with Boston families Superintendent of Schools encouraging opportunities for children and parents to share family, cultural and social experiences. This year both middle schools will also have host families. The 1986 Lexington High School graduating class in- cluded 19 Boston students. Of these, 17 attend a college or university. Boston students participated in many aspects of the systems' academic and extra- curricular offerings; 40 high school students re- ceived departmental honors and /or scholarship awards. The Lexington METCO Program sponsors several academ- ic and social programs for students and parents. In 1986, these programs included: study skills work- shops, SAT preparation classes, financial aid work- shops, educational trips and cultural performances at the secondary level, African storyteller Dr. Harriett Masembe at many of the elementary schools, a METCO open house program and an end -of- the -year city /Lexington family outing. In collaboration with other METCO community pro- grams, Lexington co- sponsored this year's black college tour, the METCO senior trip, an 8th grade dance, a conference on the black urban child in the suburban school setting, and junior and senior high basketball tournaments. The Lexington High School METCO basketball team won its 5th consecutive champ- ionship in the 6th Annual METCO basketball tourna- ment. Senior Trevor Middleton was named the most valuable player of the tournament. Chapter I Summer Program. With federal Chapter I funds, the system provided a language arts program for 123 students in grades K -6, for five weeks at Fiske School. Twenty -two teachers and three lan- guage arts specialists provided instruction which consisted of remediating specific skills for each child. The program also offered daily instruction in physical education and twice- weekly help in library skills and computer education. Adult and Community Education. In 1985 -86, course offerings increased 28 percent to 181 classes; enrollment increased 21 percent to a total of 2322 students. During July Community Education sponsored camps in computer, music and calligraphy for elemen- tary, middle school and senior high students. Project L.E.A.P. (Lexington's Education Arts Program). Dance Prism professional dance company was in residence through 1985 -86 in all schools; 1986 residency events included a mini - performance in each school and concluded with a Dance Gala Evening at the high school. In December 1986, Dance Prism performed "The Nutcracker," Acts I and II; 80 stu- dents from Lexington schools participated. Early Education Program. As a result of the Early Education Study (1985) a staff committee developed recommendations which the school committee approved: Kindergarten enrollment age shall be changed to five years by October 31 in 1987, and to August 31 in 1988. Other changes are being considered such as all- morning kindergarten. Developmental Early Education Program (DEEP). Three early education teachers, Joanna Rotberg, Nancy Christensen and Barbara Lockwood, won an $83,000 grant from the Massachusetts Department of Education to develop a primary education unit integrating special needs students. The Bridge Developmental Early Education program includes direct services to children age 4 -1/2 to 7 and their parents, profes- sional development activities for staff, curriculum development, coordination with many town agencies, and an evaluation component. Cable Television Series. The schools' cable tele- vision series, Your Schools in Action, under the co- direction of Assistant Superintendent Isa Zimmerman and high school video teacher Wendy Thompson, con- sists of 30- minute panel discussions about school programs and activities. Programs in 1986 have fea- tured student activities at the High School, guid- ance K to 12, library media and METCO's 20th Anni- versary. Staff and students participate; programs are filmed by Adams Russell with student assistance from members of the newly formed Cable Club. Exemplary Teacher Awards. High School social studies teacher George Southwick and Bowman 4th grade teacher Catherine Boyd were selected by their peers to receive the 1986 Exemplary Teacher Award presented by the Battle Green Chapter, Order of the Demolay. Diamond Mastery in Learning Project. The National Education Association selected Diamond as one of 30 schools nationwide to participate in their project on planning and implementing new practices in indi- vidual school buildings. Assistant Principal Joanne Hennessey directs the project. Bowman Teaching of Thinking Skills Project. Prin- cipal David Horton and 1st grade teacher Judy Darata As "Your Schools in Action" is taped, senior Kathy Haynes works the camera. Education 31 Superintendent of Schools received a grant of $2,435 from the Commonwealth In- service Institute for Bowman staff development on teaching creative and critical thinking skills. COLLABORATIVES Through collaboration with other school systems, Lexington Schools extend services to students and staff beyond local resources. In addition to mem- bership in Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School and the Special Education LABB program, both discussed elsewhere, Lexington participates in the following collaboratives: Education Collaborative of Greater Boston (EdCo). Membership in the EdCo collaborative of 19 school systems enables Lexington to augment resources in professional development, curriculum services and information on education, governance and management. LAWW Partnership Program. The collaborative of Lex- ington, Arlington, Winchester and Woburn seeks to develop school /business relationships for mutual benefit. In 1986, eight Lexington system -wide and school -based administrators participated in a six - day Management Skills Training Program provided by the American Society for Training and Development and funded by Commonwealth's Executive Office of Communities and Development. Living in a Nuclear Age. Thirteen Boston area school systems are collaborating on a seven -year curriculum project to design and implement programs to help students develop the awareness, skills and commitment for working to create a safer, more just and peaceful world. Administered by Boston Area Educators for Social Responsibility, Lexington is represented by a district working group of eight staff members. Objectives for the first year include assessment and planning. ADMINISTRATION Enrollments. As of January 1, 1986, 93 percent of age - eligible Lexington children were attending the public schools; the January 1987 percentage is expected to be similar. The October 1st enrollment of 4,564 represents a decline of 2.4 percent from the previous year, smallest drop in the past ten years. This actual enrollment was 13 more students (or a .2 percent margin of error) than projected in the previous fall. The 1987 -88 projections indicate a further decline of 175 students, a 3.9 percent drop with total anticipated body of 4,386 next year. 32 Education Budget. The 1986 -87 budget for the school system was developed according to school committee guide- lines to maintain existing staffing ratios and pro- grams. An additional 5.6 staff positions for the middle schools was voted to implement team teaching. An additional $35,000 was voted for improvements in the middle school program especially in science and language arts. Summer workshops cost $70,000 to prepare all levels for the new grade configuration. The final installment of elementary mathematics materials for grade 5 was purchased for $5,000. The total 1986 -87 school budget of $20,860,675 reflected a reduction of 13 staff positions and a per -pupil expenditure somewhat lower than area school systems frequently compared with Lexington's. Class Size. Average class size at the high school remained unchanged in 1986 -87 from 1985 -86. At the middle and elementary levels class size dropped slightly while kindergarten average class size in- creased by two. Per teacher student ratios are as follows: High School 1:15.6 Grades 1 - 5 1:21.6 Middle School 1:13.8 Kindergarten 1:17.1 Staff Evaluation. The school committee and the Lex- ington Education Association (LEA) worked for a fourth year to develop a new staff evaluation in- strument. Several interim measures to streamline evaluation procedures have been approved and imple- mented. During 1986 -87, an evaluation proposal will be forwarded to staff members for their assessment; to be followed by negotiations between the committee and the teachers' association. Building Administrative Staff Changes. Jennifer Huntington became Housemaster of C House replacing Bill McAlduff who accepted an Assistant Principal position in Lynnfield. Paul Foley, Principal of Hastings school was reassigned to Harrington School while Donald Johnson was on leave for the 1986 -87 school year. Deborah Perry became Acting Head of the English Department replacing Richard Shohet who returned to full time teaching at Lexington High School. Two new positions, K -12 Coordinators for Math and Reading, have been filled by George Gearhart and Linda Murbach respectively. Program management and staff supervision have been realigned to fit the new grade level configuration. Elementary program managers' responsibilities have been expanded to include grades K -8, while high school department heads supervise only grades 9 -12 and teach more classes than last year. Several staff have taken on new responsibilities; the fol- lowing are Program Managers for grades K -8: Bonnie Brunkhorst for Science, Elizabeth Murray for Language Arts and John Papadonis for Social Studies; Paul Loscocco and Sylvia Schatz are now Elementary Math Specialists. Joseph Walsh joined the staff in a new position of K -5 Language Arts Specialist. Enrollments School 1986 -87 Actual 1987 -88 Projected Bowman 355 348 Bridge 487 506 Estabrook 438 442 Fiske 305 305 Harrington 261 269 Total elementary 1,846 1,870 Clarke 476 477 Diamond 477 446 Total middle 953 923 Lexington High 1,765 1,593 Grand Total 4,564 4,386 32 Education Budget. The 1986 -87 budget for the school system was developed according to school committee guide- lines to maintain existing staffing ratios and pro- grams. An additional 5.6 staff positions for the middle schools was voted to implement team teaching. An additional $35,000 was voted for improvements in the middle school program especially in science and language arts. Summer workshops cost $70,000 to prepare all levels for the new grade configuration. The final installment of elementary mathematics materials for grade 5 was purchased for $5,000. The total 1986 -87 school budget of $20,860,675 reflected a reduction of 13 staff positions and a per -pupil expenditure somewhat lower than area school systems frequently compared with Lexington's. Class Size. Average class size at the high school remained unchanged in 1986 -87 from 1985 -86. At the middle and elementary levels class size dropped slightly while kindergarten average class size in- creased by two. Per teacher student ratios are as follows: High School 1:15.6 Grades 1 - 5 1:21.6 Middle School 1:13.8 Kindergarten 1:17.1 Staff Evaluation. The school committee and the Lex- ington Education Association (LEA) worked for a fourth year to develop a new staff evaluation in- strument. Several interim measures to streamline evaluation procedures have been approved and imple- mented. During 1986 -87, an evaluation proposal will be forwarded to staff members for their assessment; to be followed by negotiations between the committee and the teachers' association. Building Administrative Staff Changes. Jennifer Huntington became Housemaster of C House replacing Bill McAlduff who accepted an Assistant Principal position in Lynnfield. Paul Foley, Principal of Hastings school was reassigned to Harrington School while Donald Johnson was on leave for the 1986 -87 school year. Deborah Perry became Acting Head of the English Department replacing Richard Shohet who returned to full time teaching at Lexington High School. Two new positions, K -12 Coordinators for Math and Reading, have been filled by George Gearhart and Linda Murbach respectively. Program management and staff supervision have been realigned to fit the new grade level configuration. Elementary program managers' responsibilities have been expanded to include grades K -8, while high school department heads supervise only grades 9 -12 and teach more classes than last year. Several staff have taken on new responsibilities; the fol- lowing are Program Managers for grades K -8: Bonnie Brunkhorst for Science, Elizabeth Murray for Language Arts and John Papadonis for Social Studies; Paul Loscocco and Sylvia Schatz are now Elementary Math Specialists. Joseph Walsh joined the staff in a new position of K -5 Language Arts Specialist. ,uofeanpg Commonwealth of Massachusetts Chapter 70 School Aid Chapter 71 Transportation Chapter 76 State Wards Metco Town of Lexington Rentals, Gate Receipts, Etc. Athletics Misc. Receipts Rentals LEXINGTON SCHOOLS BUDGET SUMMARY FISCAL YEARS 1984-85 AND 1985-86 RECEIPTS 1984-85 % of TOTAL $1,834,066. 229,257. 31,526. 220,000. $2,314,849. (10.87) Town of Lexington Appropriations Personal Services Expenses Out -of -State Travel Vocational Education 29,700. 10,139. 34,813. 74,652. 15,463,790. 3,423,481. 11,950. 3,500. 18,902,721. (.35) (88.78) Total Receipts & Appropriations $21,292,222. 100% Personal Services Expenses Out -of -State Travel Athletics Vocational Education EXPENDITURES $15,538,104. (81.56) 3,271,717. (17.17) 8,392. ( .05) 232,396. ( 1.22) ( ) $19,050,609. 100% 1985-86 $2,082,044. 262,850. 36,529. 324,053. $2,705,476. INCREASE or of TOTAL (DECREASE) (12.05) 35,000. 9,032. 31,446. 75,478. (.34) 15,791,782. 3,853,470. 11,950. 3,500. 19,660,702. (87.61) $22,441,656. 100% $16,102,402. 3,531,702. 4,939. 255,831. $19,894,874. $247,978. 33,593. 5,003. 104,053. $390,627. 5,300. (1,107.) (3,367.) 826. 327,992. 429,989. 757,981. (80.94) $564,298. (17.76) 259,985. ( .01) (3,453) ( 1.29) 23,435. 100% $844,265. uopeafPI tE Personal Services Administrative Offices Principals & Assistants Supervisors, Coordiantors & Dept. Classroom Teachers Special Needs Staff Tutors Nurses Instr. Matl's. Specialists Guidance Counselors Psychologists 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 Men (Other) Crossing Guards SCHOOL DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURES 1985-86 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 Regular Pupil Transportation Within Lex. Pupil Transportation Outside Lex. Field Trips Other Transportation Travel Intrastate Meeting Expense Travel Within Lexington Printing Newsletter Equipment Rental Equipment Service Maintenence Tuition Membership Registration & Meeting Expenses Mailing Other Expenses Sub Total Grand Total Expenses $308,051. 728,875. Heads 817,261. 9,628,049. 919,565. 92,460. 140,347. 342,413. 694,795. 87,922. 4,358. 299,943. 132,512. 763,132. 17,170. 25,354. 4,790. 981,278. 15,860. 12,594. 47,421. 38,253. Expenses Fuel Vehicle Parts Gas, Oil, Repairs Towels Office Supplies Teaching Supplies Other Supplies Textbooks Library Books & Cataloging Periodicals & Newspapers Recruiting Materials Program of Studies Progress Reports Handbooks Professional Books & Subscriptions Professional Journals Student Publications Film Rental Media Purchase Computer Software Materials (Plant) Materials (Grounds) $286,203. 4,089. 7,778. 52,959. 229,586. 63,801. 105,181. 29,800. 6,796. 1,352. 1,317. 93. 1,959. 4,543. 144. 4,884. 8,115. 13,569. 14,051. 46,801. 839. $16,102,403. OUT OF STATE TRAVEL Travel & Conferences VOCATIONAL EDUCATION 883,860. None 8,123. 103,897. 84.632. 196,652. 162,365. 12,291. 375. 87,492. 6,830. 5,635. 9,587. 14,950. 47,795. 2,716. 11,047. 3,825. 321,012. 8,062. 4,812. 81,523. 1,389. 3,082. 395,739. 68,961. 107,448. 9,872. 25,956. 4,449. 9,938. 9,722. 2,324. 2,381. 1,440. 109,900. 853,115. 17,522. 115. 29,859. 17,660. 2,451,189. $3,531,701. 4,939. siooyas aiignd uog$ujxal uoi;eanpI W ATHLETICS Senior Senior Clarke Diamond Girls Boys Jr. High Jr. High Coed TownWide Baseball $7,086. $2,633. $2,661. Basketball 15,506. 4,498. 4,540. Basketball $8,407. 4,568. 4,555. Cheerleaders 2,699. Cross Country 2,069. 2,480. Field Hockey 6,177. 2,468, 2,452. Football 28,108. 4,676. 4,745. Golf $1,814. Gymnastics 3,367. 1,580. 1,504. Hockey 19,305. Lacrosse 5,575. 5,327. Soccer 6,049. 7,320. 5,003. 4,912. Softball 6,132. 2,721. 2,604. Swimming 3,970. 3,824. Tennis 2,018. 2,262. Track Indoor 7,078. 694. Track Outdoor 5,403. 6,640. 2,753. 2,809. Wrestling 5,164. Volleyball 4,773. Doctors 1,557. Replacement of Equipment 3,994. Equipment Manager 4,626. Gate Personnel 315. Secretaries & Clerks 4,767, 1,794. 1,581. $795. Teaching Supplies 8. Other Supplies 1,989. Other Transportation 1,247. Printing 356. Equipment Maintenance 43. Memberships 1,465. Travel Intrastate 35. School Related Extra Duty 150. Other General 180. $63,717. $124,448. $32,694. $32,363. $1,814. $795. Receipts Total Expended $255,831. Football $7,070.85 Hockey 3,764.10 Basketball 5,288.05 Wrestling 140.50 Lost Equipment 380.00 $16,643.50 stomps aiignd uoJ$uixal uof;eanpg 9E OTHER BUDGETS AND FUNDS UNDER CONTROL OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE FOOD SERVICES Balance June 30, 1985 Income: Sales Reimbursement (State) (Federal) Other State Tax Expenditures: Food Labor Other Equipment PL -874 AID TO IMPACTED AREAS Balance June 30, 1985 Receipts Expenditures Balance METCO Balance June 30, 1985 Receipts Expenditures Expenditures (Direct Personnel Office Expense Teaching & Trans. Staff Travel Consultant Services Fringe Benefits Summer Transportation Tuition Special Education Other Costs) $244,920. 2,726. 1,107. 1,543. 2,700. 19,154. 3,600. 3,995. 130,740. 2,386. Applied to Operating Budget Returned to State $82,786. $531,167. 20,876. 63,298. 5,232. 1.811. 622.384. 705,170. $278,842, 326,434. 46,318. 4,095. $655,689 $49,481. $28,305. 10,389. 38,694. 32,437. $ 6,257. $713,279. 704,487. $ 8,792. $412,871. 291,616. 8,792. $713,279. SCHOOL EXPENSE CARRYOVER Balance July 1, 1985 $101,014. Expenditures 99,971. Balance to E & D $ 1,043. Article 44 80TM PL 94-35 Chapter I Language Arts Block Grants ENERGY GRANTS Balance June 30,1985 $19,647. Balance Expenditures June 30, 1986 $12,088. $7,559. FEDERAL GRANTS Approved Expenditures Balance $43,234. $39,998. $ 3,236. 19,534. 19,352. 182. PL 89-313 Project Mainstream $32,797. PL 94-142 Transition Program $53,962. Transition II 9,900. Lexington Spec. Svcs. 57,500. Project Enhance 36,028. STATE Commonwealth In -Svc. Approved Creative Drama $ 2,948. Early Intervention 2,889. Middle School Read. 1,179. Computer Assisted Math. 1,029. Visions of the Future 47,634. Chapter 188 Professional Develop. 111,317. School Improv. Counc. 21,120. $32,783. $53,962. 8,236. 56,401. 34,326. GRANTS Expenditures $2,926. 2,075. 1,007. 1,020. 28,450. 18,580. 14. 1,664. 1,099. 1,702. Balance $ 22. 814. 172. 9. 19,184. 111,317. 2,540. sioogas aiignd uoJ8uixaq Minuteman Tech Forges Links With Business FY 85 FY 86 Lexington Enrollment, 56 61 All Grades Cost to Lexington $304,756 $305,309 Pursuing its goal of "Excellence in service to stu- dents and the community," Minuteman Tech has had a very productive year. Some of the highlights are listed below: As a result of a partnership of Massachusetts Bay Community College (Mass Bay), General Motors and Minuteman Tech, 15 students received associate de- grees in automotive technology last June. They had received hands -on auto mechanics instruction at Minuteman Tech from teachers trained by General Motors, using state -of- the -art equipment donated by General Motors. Mass Bay provided the college level academic courses. This was the first graduating class of the Automo- tive Service Educational Program (ASEP), designed to produce a new breed of automotive service people, trained in electronics and computers as well as in auto repair. All graduates went to work for GM dealers after graduation. Another Minuteman Tech partnership with business had resulted in a substantial donation of fast food equipment by McDonald's Corporation to the schools' culinary arts department. Currently Minuteman Tech's culinary arts instructors and students are operating their own fast food restaurant, The Fife & Drum Grill, in the school's cafeteria. This enables students to receive fast food management training as part of the Culinary Arts curriculum. Minuteman Tech is continually updating its training program to incorporate new technology and to prepare our students to meet today's skills requirements. The following are leading examples: 9 The industrial technology curriculum's robotics component includes training in programming a commer- cial welding robot similar to those used in auto assembly plants. Minuteman Tech's welders are also working with this new robot. • The auto body program has recently installed state -of- the -art laser frame straightening equip- ment. The equipment distributor allowed Minuteman to have the equipment in return for an agreement that-Minuteman would establish special classes to train industry employees in the latest laser frame straightening techniques. * The Minuteman Tech computer aided drafting program has been expanded to include training on four dif- ferent computer aided drafting systems. • "Desk Top Publishing" is being taught to commer- cial art and work processing students using both Macintosh and IBM microcomputers and laser printers. • During 1986 the goals, objectives and assignments for Minuteman Tech's academic programs in science, The Superinsulated House on Emerald Street gave many Minuteman Tech students practical experience in building and landscaping, thanks to help from Lex- ington Rotary Club, the Town of Lexington and Leader Federal Savings Bank. Completed in November, it will be rented to a limited- income family by LexHAB. mathematics, English, social studies and foreign language were updated. Computer activities are included in all courses. • Students majoring in health now can receive state certification as day care providers through a pro- gram set up in conjunction with Minuteman Tech's Day Care Center. • Minuteman Tech seniors interested in going into business for themselves can prepare their own busi- ness plans by enrolling in a new Advanced Business English course. In 1986 Minuteman Tech's varsity hockey team won the Division Three state championship -- the first state championship ever to be won by a Minuteman Tech sports team since the school began league competi- tion 10 years ago. Minuteman Tech football player Shawn Limerick of Lexington was named All Scholastic Linebacker by both the Boston Globe and the Boston Herald and was mentioned in USA Today. Minuteman Tech also placed three athletes each on Commonwealth Conference All -Star teams in boy's basketball and girl's basketball, plus seven soccer players on the Conference All -Star team. Four members of Minuteman Tech's Class of 1986 successfully completed the Advanced Placement exami- nation in Physics; among them Jonathan Marsden of Lexington, an engineering student at Renssalear Polytechnical Institute. Lexington's representative on Minuteman Tech's School Committee is Robert C. Jackson. Minuteman Tech invites all residents of the 16 districts towns to visit the school and enjoy the many student -oper- ated services for the public which include a restau- rant, bakery, gift shop, flower shop, beauty salon and service station. For information on when these are open, call 861 -7150. Education 37 Minuteman Tech Assessed Apportionments for operating and capital costs for 7/1/86 to 6/30/87 based on the number of students from each member town attending Minuteman on 10/1/85 as a percentage of the total number of students, per section V (c) of agreement. Apportionments for special operating costs based on section IV (f) of agreement. Enrollment October 1, 1984 Enrollment October 1, 1985 Enrollment October 1, 1986 Town 88 87 YEAR 86 85 PG SPECIAL 89 TOWN PER CENT OPERATING + CAPITAL + OPERATING YEAR 89 88 = APPORTIONMENT ACTON 8.354 $ 366,969 + 2,900 + 3,061 = $ 372,930 ARLINGTON 31.961 1,404,058 + 11,095 + 9,010 = 1,424,163 BELMONT 9.564 420,154 + 3,320 + 2,323 = 425,797 BOLTON 2.179 95,731 + * 9,401 + 482 = 105,614 BOXBOROUGH 1.937 83,095 + 672 + 301 = 863068 CARLISLE .726 313909 + 253 + 381 = 32,543 CONCORD 4.237 186,144 + 1,471 + 2,719 = 190,334 DOVER .605 26,592 + * 2,611 + 441 = 29,644 LANCASTER 6.901 303,148 + *29,769 + 3,212 = 336,129 LEXINGTON 6.780 297,830 + 2,354 + 5,125 = 305,309 LINCOLN 1.332 58,501 + 463 + 441 = 59,405 NEEDHAM 7.022 308,469 + *30,290 + 2,304 = 341,063 STOW 6.659 292,511 + 2,312 + 1,646 = 296,469 SUDBURY 8.232 361,651 + 2,858 + 3,024 = 367,533 WAYLAND 2.300 101,049 + 799 + 1,962 = 103,810 WESTON 1.211 53,184 + 420 + 301 = 53,905 TOTALS 100.000% $4,3923995 +$100,988 + $36,733 = $4,530,716 *Includes a $400 per pupil surcharge (MINIMUM 5 PUPILS) for 10 years to compensate 12 original member towns for debt service. 0 3 3 1 0 1 STATE AID RECEIVED AND ANTICIPATED BETWEEN JULY 1, 1985 AND JUNE 30, 1986 1 0 CATEGORY 6 AMOUNT 18 23 6 12 4 Transportation, Chapter 71, 16c $ 651,115 17 NOTE: State aid and District revenue are used Chapter 70 (includes Special Ed.) 1,477,398 13 14 to reduce assessed apportionment of Regional Aid Chapter 71, 16d 513,937 19 17 costs to member towns. Construction Grant, Chapter 645 107,817 17 11 14 2 56 12 15 $2,750,267 6 11 61 Lincoln 1 Enrollment October 1, 1984 Enrollment October 1, 1985 Enrollment October 1, 1986 Town 88 87 YEAR 86 85 PG Total 89 88 YEAR 87 86 PG Total 90 YEAR 89 88 87 PG Total Acton 12 15 16 16 2 61 19 15 15 17 3 69 18 19 15 13 6 71 Arlington 66 73 68 83 15 305 59 62 64 65 14 264 46 57 64 57 20 244 Belmont 15 26 25 14 10 88 12 16 24 20 7 79 15 13 13 21 7 69 Bolton 4 11 2 4 1 22 3 5 9 1 0 18 2 6 5 7 1 21 Boxborough 5 5 2 3 0 15 4 4 6 2 0 16 8 8 3 5 0 24 Carlisle 1 3 2 3 0 9 2 1 1 2 0 6 0 2 1 0 0 3 Concord 10 6 7 15 2 40 9 9 9 6 2 35 10 7 10 8 5 40 Dover 1 0 1 1 0 3 3 1 0 1 0 5 2 3 1 0 0 6 Lancaster 18 23 6 12 4 63 16 17 17 4 3 57 12 15 13 14 4 58 Lexington 22 19 17 8 6 72 12 17 11 14 2 56 12 15 17 6 11 61 Lincoln 1 4 4 3 0 12 3 0 4 4 0 11 1 3 1 3 1 9 Needham 18 17 11 12 3 61 10 17 14 12 5 58 13 7 13 13 8 54 Stow 13 19 16 14 3 65 11 11 15 17 2 56 13 11 14 14 2 54 Sudbury 17 27 16 11 2 73 8 18 25 11 6 68 19 13 15 21 6 74 Wayland 6 4 7 3 1 21 3 3 4 7 2 19 10 4 2 5 3 24 Weston 2 0 4 1 1 8 3 2 0 4 1 10 1 2 2 1 0 6 Tuition 43 42 61 50 14 217 40 61 43 53 15 212 33 63 57 42 16 211 TOTAL 254 301 263 253 64 1135 217 259 261 240 62 1039 215 248 246 230 90 1029 38 Education Minuteman Tech SCHOOL DISTRICT OPERATING FUND - ACTUAL AND PROJECTED BUDGET COMPARISON FOR 12 MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1986 TOTAL REVENUES $7,217,752 $7,765,597 7,765,597 0 0 0 0.00% Expenses Reserve - 23,910 FINANCIAL -0- 0 0 0 BUDGET Building Trades FY 85 MANAGEMENT ACTUAL/ 0 0 3,405 (OVER) Revenues ACTUAL PLAN FY 86 ENCUMBERED TRANSFERRED RECEIPTS AVAILABLE UNDER Assessments $3,600,250 $3,941,185 $3,941,185 0 0 0 0.00% Chapter 70 1,500,380 1,477,398 1,477,398 0 0 0 0.00% Transportation (Ch.71 -16C) 640,497 651,115 651,115 0 0 0 0.00% Regional Aid (Ch.71 -16D) 513,937 513,937 513,937 0 0 0 0.00% Chapter 645 0 107,817 107,817 0 0 0 0.00% Appropriation from Surplus 264,433 267,445 267,445 0 0 0 0.00% Tuition 698,255 806,700 806,700 0 0 0 0.00% TOTAL REVENUES $7,217,752 $7,765,597 7,765,597 0 0 0 0.00% Expenses Reserve - 23,910 -0- -0- 0 0 0 0.00% Building Trades 51,770 56,950 53,545 0 0 3,405 5.98% Commercial Services 35,981 28,940 33.876 4,100 0 -836 -2.89% Electronics 37,116 28,006 27,792 0 0 214 0.76% Graphics 84,656 93,150 76,611 -295 0 16,244 17.44% Health Instructions 222337 24,016 23,603 0 0 413 1.72% Metal Fabrications 53,702 41,850 43,952 0 0 -2,102 -5.02% Power Mechanics 30,820 28,315 24,348 0 0 32967 14.01% Technology 17,372 16,510 16,164 0 0 346 2.10% Afternoon Program 16,226 13,801 14,026 -40 0 -265 -1.92% Regional Occupation 11,285 11,285 30,904 0 19,788 169 1.50% ROTC 2,405 2,990 3,275 0 0 -285 -9.53% Communications 6,452 11,100 112424 0 120 -204 -1.84% Human Relations 5,463 3,600 8,330 0 15 -4,715 - 130.97% Mathematics 7,156 11,800 11,528 0 0 272 2.31% Science 21,342 22,800 222479 0 0 321 1.41% Physical Education 6,567 11,825 7,666 0 0 4,159 35.17% Athletics 66,072 66,680 86,800 0 163 - 19,957 - 29.93% Business Instruction 1,889 3,350 1,099 0 0 2,251 67.19% Foreign Language 1,610 1,100 821 0 0 279 25.36% Art 9,999 12,325 12,539 0 0 -214 -1.74% Music 26 0 0 0 0 0 0.00% Driver Education 451 500 4,013 0 7,230 3,717 743.40% Instructional Resources 41,365 47,375 46,850 0 0 525 1.11% Pupil Support 33,808 38,433 38,303 0 0 130 0.34% Principal 70,706 59,160 66,892 750 98 -6,884 - 11.64% Vocational Co- ordinator 8,000 11,750 11,990 0 51 -189 -1.61% Computer Services 66,206 71,600 68,074 0 1,694 5,220 7.29% Dean 2,303 2,500 2,076 0 0 424 16.95% District Programs 3,819 2,540 2,788 0 0 -248 -9.76% Legal Fees 90,264 20,084 65,239 0 0 - 45,155 - 224.83% Audit Fees 10,600 5,000 62200 0 0 -1,200 - 24.00% Superintendent 5,684 72050 7,039 0 0 11 0.16% Planning & Academics 8,640 92460 57.154 0 0 - 47,694 - 504.16% Business Office 20,606 20,550 14,188 0 0 6,362 30.96% Risk Insurance 47,413 48,100 72,346 0 500 - 23,746 - 49.37% Retire /Employee Benefit 415,837 455,000 489,202 11,387 2,885 19,930 -4.38% Transportation 671,238 692,572 666,938 -343 0 25,291 3.65% Cafeteria 7,552 7,850 8,315 0 0 -465 -5.92% Operations /Maintenance 763,302 700,601 645,705 0 11,724 66,620 9.51% Equipment Purchases 137,580 123,848 129,260 0 0 -5,412 -4.37% Debt Management 31,555 216,150 220,499 0 0 -4,349 -2.01% Salaries 4,338,748 4,735,081 4,651,578 10,641 40,008 134,152 2.83% TOTAL EXPENSES $7,242,013 $7,765,597 $7,785,431 $26,200 $84,276 90,642 1.17% EXCESS OF REVENUES - 24,261 0 - 19,834 $26,200 $84,276 90,642 1.17% TRANSFER FROM ENTERPRISE 88,914 0 0 130,585 0 130,585 0.00% EXCESS REVENUES 64,653 7,765,597 - 19,834 156,785 84,276 221,227 2.85% Education 39 Library Reaches Resources by Fingertip 1985 FISCAL YEAR EXPENDITURES 1986 FISCAL YEAR EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses Total Personnel Expenses Total TOWN FUNDS 550,695 181,010 731,705 624,632 188,925 813,557 TRUSTEE FUNDS 0 106,990 106,990 0 129,317 129,317 STATE FUNDS 16,619 6,667 23,286 23,286 0 23,286 TOTALS 567,314 294,667 861,981 647,918 318,242 966,160 FULL -TIME PERSONNEL 25 PART -TIME PERSONNEL 545 hours /week average A recent lead article in the Wall Street Journal reports that Kenneth H. Olsen, the founder and pres- ident of Digital Equipment Corporation learned busi- ness theory from reading materials at Cary Library. This year the library, using technologies developed by Digital and similar firms, served over 400,000 patrons who checked out over one -half million items for home use. If in- library consultation were also to be counted, over one million items moved on and off the shelves during the year. Automation. On January 2 all circulating desks of the library - -main, childrens', East Lexington Branch and audio - visual - -went on -line after several years of data entry and other preparation. All circulating aspects, including registration, charging in and out, overdues, reserves and statistical compila- tions, are now working smoothly from terminals thanks to the fine work of the staff and volunteers, as well as the patience of our patrons. A major bonus of the system is that it integrates all of the library files and provides efficient dispersal of information by author, subject or title to any ter- minal having access, including those in the school libraries. At any location the searcher learns whether or not the desired item is in the library. We would like to see this powerful tool now being used only by the library staffs extended directly to the public, via public access terminals. The esti- mated capital cost for this would be about $35,000, including hardware, software and wiring. Collection Development. Since completion of the computerization project, all state library aid is once again being spent on the general collection. The library book collection now includes over 200,000 items. Although books remain the most important core component of the library, an enormous variety of material is now used and available- -rang- ing from that needed for achievement or invention, to literature, film and music for cultural enrich- ment and escape. Last year the library trustees adopted a collection development policy to emphasize the acquisition of materials reflecting the basic library needs of all Lexingtonians. Among popular newer formats, the library is developing its audio - visual collection of tapes and discs. The circulation of these continues to increase as the collection becomes larger and better known. These formats are available from the audio - visual desk on the main library lower level. As another reflection of community need, a circulat- ing library of materials in Chinese has been added recently to the library's foreign language collec- tion, also housed on the lower level. 40 Education Building. A study by the library's Buildings and Grounds committee over the past year resulted in some improvements accomplished within the regular operating budgets, and identified a number of areas requiring special planning and capital expense. These include additional shelving for the main building as well as replacement of carpets and up- grading of mechanical systems. A proposal for the needed work is now being readied for the 1987 Town Meeting. Staff. After study by a trustees - appointed Compen- sation Committee, including representatives from the executive and advisory committees and the town's Personnel Advisory Board, the library professional salaries were adjusted to strengthen recruitment and help in retention of staff. This committee is con- tinuing into 1987. Rose Jeanne Cohen, Branch Librarian during the last ten years, resigned and Neva Reiner, who worked at the branch over the past fifteen years, retired. The board thanks them both for these years of ser- vice to the town, and looks forward to the continu- ing development of outstanding East Lexington branch library service under new Branch Librarian Jenny Kellstedt. Directory of Artistic Resources in Lexington, main- tained at the library by Lexington Council for the Arts, began with an exhibit of listings. L /R: Vena Bond, potter; Barbara Elder of Second Season Players and Barbara Crane, quilt artist. Cary Memorial Library Cary Memorial Library Trustees Executive Committee. L /R: Robert Hilton, Library Director; Paul Marshall, Chairman; Rev. Walter Cuenin; Rev. Peter Meek; William Dailey, Jr.; Shepard Clough, Vice Chairman. Thanks. Though impossible to thank individually all donors who contribute to the library, all are very much appreciated. Special thanks are due to donors to the Friedman Fund (conservation), to the Pre - School PTA for its branch story hour program as well as for its continuing contributions to the chil- dren's library, to the Lions Club for its continuing support of the large type collection, to the Lexing- ton Minute -Man for a gift subscription on microfilm, and to the Constitution Chapter of B'nai Brith for additions to the book collection. Among the many gratefully acknowledged volunteers, trustees would particularly like to thank members of its Buildings and Grounds, Computer Applications, Fund Raising and Advisory committees for their significant contributions. TREASURER'S REPORT ON TRUSTEE FUNDS Balance on hand July 1, 1985 $ 16,849.55 EXPENSES NOW Account (Lexington Savings) Library Materials $ 58,443.37 Audio /Visual 5,859.77 Children's Room Program 1,430.27 RECEIPTS NELINET 30,817.37 Fines, etc. $ 56,297.74 Professional Improvement 1,728.93 Books Sold 1,416.04 Exhibits 983.87 Copy Service 2,385.53 Custodial Uniforms 1,002.94 Interest NOW Account 555.36 Custodial Mileage 616.24 Investment Dividends 45,256.37 Recruitment 228.74 Toy Bags 69.00 Computer Room 4,091.00 Book Rentals 2,399.42 Note Paper 45.00 Note Paper 53.35 Lions Club 903.36 Audio /Visual 4,963.20 Leaflets 2,120.00 Lions Club 1,000.00 Toy Library 121.06 Manfred Friedman Fund 1,084.33 "Celebration of Books" 5,699.00 "Celebration of Books" 4,199.00 Shelving 983.00 Sub Total Receipts $119,679.34 CLSI 13,346.61 TRANSFERS IN Miscellaneous 896.07 From Maturity of So. Pacific Bond $ 4,000.00 Sub Total Expenses $129,316.60 From Fidelity (sale of stock) 38,921.38 TRANSFERS OUT From MMD Trust 28,000.00 To Fidelity $ 4,300.00 Sub Total Transfers In $ 70,921.38 To Open Lexington Savings Account 38,926.38 To MMD Trust 28,000.00 Total Receipts, Transfers In and Sub Total Transfers Out $ 71,226.38 July 1 Balance $207,450.27 Total Expenses and Transfers Out $200,542.98 NOW Balance on hand June 30, 1986 $ 6,907.28 MASSACHUSETTS MUNICIPAL DEPOSITORY TRUST MMD Trust Balance July 1, 1985 $ 54,919.57 Interest 3,044.37 Purchase 28,000.00 $ 85,963.94 Transferred to NOW Account 28,000.00 MMD Trust Balance June 30, 1986 $ 57,963.94 Education 41 Cary Memorial Library INVESTMENTS Description Rate Cost Income Lexington Savings Bank (Beals Fund) 10.57% $ 1.100.00 $ 118.44 Leader Federal Savings S Loan 1,000.00 87.28 Shawmut Association, Inc. 615 Shares 6,068.75 1,082.40 Northern Pacific R.R. (1997) Prior Lien 4% 4,000.00 160.00 Southern Pacific R.R. (Matured 1/2/86) 115.00 State Street Boston Fin. Corp. 488 Shares 1,444.90 302.56 First National City Corp. 936 Shares 6,464.25 2,162.16 Bank of Boston 1842 Shares 7,587.22 2,320.92 Fidelity Cash Reserves 1,423.08 216.37 Bank of New England 1802 Shares 11,072.50 1,756.95 American Telephone & Telegraph (Sold 5/28/86) 300.00 General Electric 1200 Shares 29,475.00 3,616.00 Eastern Gas Fuel 542 Shares 10,298.00 704.60 Exxon Corp. 688 Shares 17,114.00 2,442.40 W.R. Grace 600 Shares 24,431.09 1,680.00 Northeast Utilities 2400 Shares 25,560.00 3,852.00 Sears Roebuck & Co. 1300 Shares 25,841.65 2,288.00 Xerox Corp. 700 Shares 27,519.86 2,100.00 NYNEX 188 Shares 5,869.13 614.76 U.S. West 196 Shares 5,818.75 569.38 Standard Oil of Indiana 196 Shares 10,857.42 646.80 Lexington Savings Bank 8.35% 38,926.38 Cyprus Mineral Co. 19 Shares 238.68 7.85 U.S. Treasury Note (1987) 14% 102,909.88 14,000.00 U.S. Treasury Note (1991) 11 3/4% 35,362.98 4,112_.50 Totals $400,383.52 $45,256.37 FUNDS Principal General $ 47,509.81 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 Peirce 1,000.00 Caira Robbins 300.00 Wellington Library 1,100.00 Emma Ostrom Nichols 1,000.00 Sarah Elizabeth Raymond 2,020.54 Abbie C. Smith 1,000.00 Lewis L. Hoyt 1,000.00 Sue Medeiros 949.00 Pearl Toback Feld 666.14 Ann E. Ferry 3,370.00 The Rev. Harold T. Handley 1,938.55 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 Manfred Friedman 1,084.33 Edith J. Childs 300,810.15 Total $400,383.52 42 Education DPW /Engineering: Innovation and Economy C os t effectiveness has marked recent innova- tions of the Public Works /Engineering Depart- ment. New methods and equipment can be found in all areas of public works -- underground, on the roads and in department offices. In road resurfacing modern reconstruction and rehabilitation processes have enabled the town to see larger areas of roadways maintained according to long range goals of preventative upkeep. The following four techniques have been used in 1986: (1) A fabric - membrane layer, combined with underneath crack sealing, promises up to 20 years of service from bituminous surfaces. It can substitute for reconstruction at one tenth the cost. (2) A polyester fiber blended bituminous concrete mix, as used on Winter and Washington Streets, adds the advantage of faster setting so that traffic flow is less disrupted. (3) The "chip- seal" application of red stone rolled into hot oil over the existing road has proved an attractive, cost - effective way to add years of wear to residential area streets. (4) Recycled old pavement has provided a very dense, stable base for two recent reconstruction projects - Middle Street and Hancock Street. Special pulverizing and compacting equipment performed this process. Two new highly visible features have been added: lights and street markings. After a year of experimentation on Highland Avenue, the town has selected high pressure sodium vapor for all new and replacement street lighting. Four times the light can be provided for the lighting dollar this way. In the Central Business District thermoplastic lane and crosswalk markings have been installed, with the expectation that they will last up to eight years. Innovation in equipment is most noticeable in our winter snow and ice operations. Wing plows are being used for the first time, increasing productivity by one - third. Rubber tired sidewalk plows are used year round for sidewalk sweeping and mowing operations as well. New high - polymer plastic -faced plows (similar to teflon coated shovels) arrived at year's end, promising better fuel economy in vehicles, as well as lower plow maintenance costs. Public works programs and capabilities are now geared for long -range upgrading of infrastructure, including drainage, sewer and water. The sewer collection system has been evaluated town -wide for deficiences and plans are in place for construction to resolve inflow and infiltration problems. A major water main cleaning and lining program is underway to rehabilitate old unlined cast iron pipe. This Computer technology has been installed and now plays an important role in public works. The engineering division can quickly process complex computations and draft full size engineering drawings using state -of- the -art hardware and software. DPW administration also has software to inventory manpower, materials and equipment and to evaluate productivity, costs and utilization. We will soon be able to set standards and program activities to optimize cost effectiveness. We thank all 100 -plus members of this department for their high quality and contributions summarized and detailed below: ENGINEERING This year, we completed our first phase of our cast iron water main relining program which includes Fletcher Avenue, Simonds Road and a number of other streets in the Manor area. Residents of these streets have been particularly pleased with the improvement in water quality. The 1986 Town Meeting appropriated $200,000 for Phase II of the ten year program. This second phase scheduled for the spring of 1987 will clean and line pipes beneath additional streets in the Manor area. The town is under orders from state and federal agencies and the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to reduce extraneous flows in the Lexington sewer system. Our first effort to reduce infiltra- tion /inflow was completed this year with the elimin- ation of six sump pumps located in four different school buildings. Acting on our early 1986 application, the state has placed our town on the "fundable list" for a state Constructing access ramp for handicapped people at Cary Memorial Building. Services 43 FY86 FY87 program requires scouring of existing pipe in the PAYROLL 2,129,071 $2,283,115 ground to remove mineral deposits on the interior of EXPENSES 2,474,660 2,488,080 the pipe, then lining the clean surface with CAPITAL APPROPRIATIONS 1,712,000 1,771,500 Portland cement. Rehabilitation, rather than PERSONNEL FULL TIME 96 96 relaying new pipe, was chosen because it costs one - PART TIME 15 15 third less and is considerably less disruptive. C os t effectiveness has marked recent innova- tions of the Public Works /Engineering Depart- ment. New methods and equipment can be found in all areas of public works -- underground, on the roads and in department offices. In road resurfacing modern reconstruction and rehabilitation processes have enabled the town to see larger areas of roadways maintained according to long range goals of preventative upkeep. The following four techniques have been used in 1986: (1) A fabric - membrane layer, combined with underneath crack sealing, promises up to 20 years of service from bituminous surfaces. It can substitute for reconstruction at one tenth the cost. (2) A polyester fiber blended bituminous concrete mix, as used on Winter and Washington Streets, adds the advantage of faster setting so that traffic flow is less disrupted. (3) The "chip- seal" application of red stone rolled into hot oil over the existing road has proved an attractive, cost - effective way to add years of wear to residential area streets. (4) Recycled old pavement has provided a very dense, stable base for two recent reconstruction projects - Middle Street and Hancock Street. Special pulverizing and compacting equipment performed this process. Two new highly visible features have been added: lights and street markings. After a year of experimentation on Highland Avenue, the town has selected high pressure sodium vapor for all new and replacement street lighting. Four times the light can be provided for the lighting dollar this way. In the Central Business District thermoplastic lane and crosswalk markings have been installed, with the expectation that they will last up to eight years. Innovation in equipment is most noticeable in our winter snow and ice operations. Wing plows are being used for the first time, increasing productivity by one - third. Rubber tired sidewalk plows are used year round for sidewalk sweeping and mowing operations as well. New high - polymer plastic -faced plows (similar to teflon coated shovels) arrived at year's end, promising better fuel economy in vehicles, as well as lower plow maintenance costs. Public works programs and capabilities are now geared for long -range upgrading of infrastructure, including drainage, sewer and water. The sewer collection system has been evaluated town -wide for deficiences and plans are in place for construction to resolve inflow and infiltration problems. A major water main cleaning and lining program is underway to rehabilitate old unlined cast iron pipe. This Computer technology has been installed and now plays an important role in public works. The engineering division can quickly process complex computations and draft full size engineering drawings using state -of- the -art hardware and software. DPW administration also has software to inventory manpower, materials and equipment and to evaluate productivity, costs and utilization. We will soon be able to set standards and program activities to optimize cost effectiveness. We thank all 100 -plus members of this department for their high quality and contributions summarized and detailed below: ENGINEERING This year, we completed our first phase of our cast iron water main relining program which includes Fletcher Avenue, Simonds Road and a number of other streets in the Manor area. Residents of these streets have been particularly pleased with the improvement in water quality. The 1986 Town Meeting appropriated $200,000 for Phase II of the ten year program. This second phase scheduled for the spring of 1987 will clean and line pipes beneath additional streets in the Manor area. The town is under orders from state and federal agencies and the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to reduce extraneous flows in the Lexington sewer system. Our first effort to reduce infiltra- tion /inflow was completed this year with the elimin- ation of six sump pumps located in four different school buildings. Acting on our early 1986 application, the state has placed our town on the "fundable list" for a state Constructing access ramp for handicapped people at Cary Memorial Building. Services 43 DPW/ Engineering grant that will be used with town funds for a contract to seal leaks in sewer pipes and manholes. Seven public works construction contracts costing a total of $1,830,000 were designed and inspected this year by the division. OPERATIONS The Highway Division is responsible for the safety and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, drains, brooks and recycling area. Emphasis was placed on support for areas to be resurfaced. Three men were on loan to the engineering division to inspect all aspects of the resurfacing. Work included rebuilding catch basins and manhole structures, regrading over 200 driveway aprons, loaming and seeding the shoulders of the streets and sidewalks, painting crosswalks and center lines. Snow Removal. The 1985 -86 winter involved 22 storms. Seven storms required plowing. Total snow fall for the year was 32.5 inches. The department used 4,278 tons of sand and 1,036 tons of salt on the streets. In addition, 500 tons of sand and 300 tons of salt remained in storage after the winter. The cost of contractors and materials for snow removal for the Fiscal 1986 year, not including town labor costs, was $101,800. The updating of plow and sanding routes brought about better overall operation and service. The Equipment Division maintains all public works, fire and school vehicles. This service includes all preventive maintenance, as well as servicing and major repairs on all equipment. Major repairs included removing the complete power train in No.17 truck and installing it in a new 2554 International Glider. Also, a 2000 OTC Tester for checking computers on all new vehicles and a new frame drill were purchased for the Mechanic shop. Brooming down inside of two million gallon stand- pipe on Morgan Road is water /sewer division employee Mel Anderson. 44 Services Water and Sewer Division. The water section rebuilt and painted 75 hydrants, repaired 40 gates and replaced or installed 150 water meters. The construction section repaired 21 water main breaks or leaks and installed 172 feet of new water main in Barnes Place. The sewer section repaired ten manholes, responded to 17 station alarms and cleaned 49,115 feet of sewer main. The water standpipes on Morgan Road were drained and inspected by the Robert L. Merithew, Inc. water tank inspection specialists. These tanks were last inspected and refurbished in 1980. The inspection found the structural integrity of both tanks very good to excellent. Another inspection in 1989 was recommended. ADMINISTRATION /FACILITIES 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. Vandalism to town properties was down again this year, but littering has shown no improvement. A number of 1986 recreation and park projects kept park forces busy: • Installed four sets of bleachers in the enclosed football field with a seating capacity of 720. • Replaced 30,000 square feet of sod at football field due to Japanese beetle grub damage. * Removed sod and converted lighted softball infield to a clay surface. • Installed small tot equipment at center playground as well as new soccer goals at center, Lincoln Street and near Waldorf School. Major insect problems again this year have been Japanese beetles. All areas that were in direct sunlight showed signs of beetle activity and damage. Of the areas affected the most this year, Hastings Park appeared the worst. All affected areas are scheduled for spring sod replacement and insecticide treatment. The Shade Tree Division is responsible for the care and preservation of all shade trees in public ways as well as those on park properties. On the proposed bicycle path on the former B & M Railroad property 1,500 small seedlings have been planted. Pruning and removing trees as a result of Hurricane Gloria lasted at least six months, well into 1986. Monies have been approved by the federal and state government for partial reimbursement of both labor and tree replacement costs. A heavy snow and ice storm of February 1986 also inflicted severe damage to public shade trees. Dutch Elm Disease, which was discovered in Ohio in 1930, is still with us. Of approximately 2,000 elms standing in 1950 we now have less than 600 public DPW/ Engineering American elms. In order to preserve the remaining elms we are sanitizing, spraying and systemically injecting key trees. This past year 135 shade trees and over 100 evergreen shrubs have been planted. Again in 1986 the Town of Lexington was recognized by the National Arbor Day Foundation as a community that has effectively managed its tree resources. The Cemetery Division. The project of resetting several large monuments at Colonial Cemetery was completed this year. The Cemetery Division has recently completed laying out graves in a portion of Sharay Olam Extension in Westview Cemetery. The completion of this phase of the extension gives us 136 available graves to sell as needed. The remaining area in this section can be laid out in the future and will represent an additional 300 graves. Street Resurfacing Curbside Rubbish Collection Location Length GSX Corporation of New England, Eastern Collection Division is currently picking up curbside collec- Braemore Terrace 300' tion based on a five year contract effective Burlington Street 4250' July 1, 1983 and expires June 30, 1988. Hill Street 550' Hill Street 2600' Munroe Cemetery: There were 9 interments. Ledgelawn Avenue 2000' Meriam Street 2700' Westview Cemetery: There were 170 interments. New Massachusetts Avenue 2050' Paul Revere Road 3000' One Hundred nine grave lots (109) were sold, Spring Street 4200' totalling one hundred seventy -nine (179) graves. Waltham Street 1800' One hundred nine (109) deeds were issued for grave Washington Street 600' lots, paid in full. Winter Street 1000' One Hundred fourteen (114) foundations for flush Woburn Street 6400' markers were approved and markers set. Worthen Road 5900' 37 The following funds were collected and forwarded to the Town Collector: Snow Removal Munroe Cemetery For the Fiscal Year 1986, the Department of Public Works was involved in snow removal during twenty- Interments (grave openings) $1,000 two (22) storms. Three (3) of them were major Overtime Charge (Sat.,Sun.,Holidays) 150 with 3" or more snow. Total snow fall for the Ash Interments 300 year was 322 ". During 1985 -86 the Department of Foundations 300 Public Works used 4278 tons of sand and 1036 tons $1,750 of salt on the streets. Total cost of snow removal for the year, not including labor costs, was Westview Cemetery $107,127.82. Sale of Lots $36,450 Road Machinery Perpetual Care 44,550 Interments (grave openings) 36,480 The following equipment was purchased in 1986: Disinterments 275 Ash Interments 1,575 1. Three 4 Door Sedans Tent 1,400 2. One 3/4 Ton Pick -up Truck Overtime Charge (Sat.,Sun.,Holidays) 4,900 3. One Sidewalk Tractor Foundations 7,620 4. One Elgin Pelican Sweeper Miscellaneous (Flower Containers) 260 5. One Kwick Kut Mower $133,510 6. Two Sander Bodies 5 -7 Yard 7. One 72" Rider Mower 8. One Stump Cutter 9. One Brush Chipper Services 45 SO3TAIOS 917 Street Lighting /OS/ 1056 - 1000 52 - 2500 3 - 10000 15 - 2150 /0,.95 - 4000 15 - 9500 1925 - 3500 4 - 6000 127 - 7000 382 - 11000 55 - 20000 5 - 35000 1 - 45000 Total 37-3-5 - 7 Traffic Regulation and Control Lumen Lumen Lumen Lumen Lumen Lumen Lumen Lumen Lumen Lumen Lumen Lumen Lumen lamps Incandescent Incandescent Incandescent High Pressure High Pressure High Pressure Mercury Vapor Mercury Vapor Mercury Vapor Mercury Vapor Mercury Vapor Mercury Vapor Mercury Vapor in service Sodium Sodium Sodium The breakdown in this budget includes making and installing various types of traffic signs, maintenance of existing traffic lights and installation of new lights, painting street lines, crosswalks, and other traffic control markings. The approximate number of linear footage painted is shown and includes all municipal parking areas: Center lines 356,000 Traffic light bulbs replaced 131 Crosswalks 22,890 Traffic light repairs 20 Curbing 7,300 Traffic regulation signs 89 Stop lines 2,374 Street name signs 147 Edge lines 26,235 Signs for other purposes 45 Parking lines - white 23,995 Signs installed or repaired 1097 Parking lines - yellow 1,560 Temporary signs 590 No parking zone - yellow 1,875 Meter posts installed or Handicapped symbols 7 repaired Parking tees 314 Vehicles painted Bus stops 5 Plows painted Arrows 40 Horses made and painted Drain Cleaning Contractor - Lloyd Truax - Amount $20,342.52 Hot Top Berm 1,214' Various locations Trenches Patched 75 Various locations Catch Basins Repaired 35 Various locations 79 11 43 32 Drain Repaired 130' 8" PVC Drain 218' 12" PVC Drain 100' 24" Reinforced Concrete Drain Drain Construction - At no cost to Town Location Dover Lane Dover Lane Dover Lane Lothrop Circle Mead Circle Mead Circle Mead Circle Sunset Ridge Sunset Ridge Sunset Ridge Valleyfield Street Drain Construction Adams Street Adams Street Adams Street Emerald Street Garfield Street Hancock Street Sunnyknoll Avenue Length 445' 250' 300' 327' 114' 50' 210' 20' 640' 125' 94' 2575' 100' 140' 340' 111' 44' 1102' 226' 2063' Hydrants Installed - At no cost to Town Location Dover Lane Lothrop Circle Mead Circle Sunset Ridge Valleyfield Road Hydrants Installed Emerald Street Hancock Street Quantity 2 1 1 3 1 8 1 2 3 Size 12" 15" 18" 12" 8" 18" 36" 10" 12" 48" 12" 12" 24" 30" 12" 12" 12" 12" Nupaaui$uI /MdO SODIAJOS Sewer Construction - At no cost to Town Location Dover Lane Ledgelawn Avenue Lothrop Circle Mead Circle Sunset Ridge Valleyfield Street Sewer Construction Hancock Street Length 1008' 132' 456' 80' 651' 393' 2720' 117' Street Construction - At no cost to Town Location Dover Lane Lothrop Circle Mead Circle Sunset Ridge Valleyfield Street Street Construction Emerald Street Garfield Street Hancock Street Middle Street Sunnyknoll Avenue Street Sweeping Length 815' 503' 300' 795' 440' 2853' 400' 660' 2725' 2450' 620' 6855' Size 8" 8" 8" 8" 8" 8" 10" Contractor - J.K. Municipal Services, Inc. - Amount $44,330 in the spring. The Town sweepers swept all streets in the fall. Guard Rails 200' - Wood Street, Westview Street, & North Street Water Main Construction - At no cost to Town Location Dover Lane Lothrop Circle Mead Circle Sunset Ridge Valleyfield Street Water Main Construction Emerald Street Hancock Street Hancock Street Water Main Relining Location Dexter Road Fletcher Avenue Fletcher Avenue Gleason Road Harding Road Hayes Lane Simonds Road Broken Water Mains Adams Street & Hathaway Road Bartlett Avenue @ Pearl Street 35 Bedford Street 459 Bedford Street Concord Avenue @ Walnut Street 56 Grassland Street 7 Hunt Road Larchmont Lane Length Size 640' 490' 335' 680' 410' 2555' 355' 160' 1313' 1828' Length 1135' 1069' 454' 439' 865' 301' 1473' 5736' 8" 8" 8" 8" 8" 8" 6" 8" Size 6" 8" 6" 6" 6" 6" 6" Meriam Street 32 Outlook Drive 22 Revere Street 17 Smith Avenue Todd Road & Saddleclub Road Valley Road 10 Watertown Street The water section rebuilt and painted 75 hydrants, repaired 40 gate boxes and replaced or installed 150 water meters. Nineteen hydrants were replaced by a private contractor and ten by Town forces. $ui1aaut$ud /MdO (Police: Crimes Down, Countermeasures Up 86 SERIOUS OFFENSES /LEXINGTON KNOWN TO POLICE C/RIME CLOCK 12 OFFENSES n o 0 0 9 1.2 3 0 � EVERY DAY ; n w a n N w n a Y N V SERIOUS OFFENSES 12 BURGLARY 0.6 N 9 EVERY DAY 3 a o n 40 C4 LARCENIES 12 LARCENY 0.4 9 3 EVERY DAY n a m n N O N N N BURGLARIES 12 AUTO THEFT CJ 9 $1,759.28 3 EVERY DAY CA O1 40 ^ N 0) V N VALUE OF ® ®® ® MTM mIID STOLEN PROPERTY 1980 '81 '82 '83 '84 '85 '88 ACCIDENTS INVESTIGATIONS COMPLAINTS REPORTS 1600 STOLEN— RECOVERED -- FINES 16 14 12 N D a 10 0 8 6 4 1980 9000 1986 3.5 1500 1400 1300 1200 1100 1000 1980 1985 $ 98,219 $129,140 8000 3.0 7000 6000 F 2.5 YJ J_ 3 5000 = 20 Vi 4000 5 lift J 0 1.5 '81 '82 '83 '84 '85 '88 '81 '82 '83 '84 '85 '86 — 48 Services Throughout 1986 Lexington Police officers performed a wide variety of tasks to fulfill their responsi- bilities of crime prevention, apprehending offenders, traffic safety, maintenance of order and miscellan- eous service to the public. By year's end their job had become more clearly defined by guidelines in the new police manual, recently revamped and updated in cooperation with the Police Manual Policy Committee. Crime in Lexington. This year we are pleased to report a reduction in residential burglaries, larc- enies and auto theft. Housebreaks alone, which are a chronic problem in most all residential communities, have decreased approximately 37 percent during this past year. The accompanying graphs depict other reductions. Specifying exact reasons for the general crime reduction would be nearly impossible due to the many variables involved. However, we do believe two factors have contributed: continual growth of police public service presence in crime prevention and in- creased crime clearance - -the apprehension of alleged perpetrators. The Crime Prevention Program reaches out to the community in several ways, including a speaker's bureau, security surveys and coordination of neigh- borhood watch groups. These highly informative programs seek to enlist citizen support in reducing crime and other closely - related community problems such as alcohol and drug abuse. Detective Bureau. Detective Commander, Lt. Steven Corr, attributes last year's increase in crime clearance in part to full staffing. Reported crimes can now receive a more comprehensive follow -up inves- tigation. Also adding to last year's improved clear- ance rate was the application of scientific crime ARRESTS VALUE OF PROPERTY, INCLUDING SUMMONSES STOLEN— RECOVERED -- FINES 9000 1986 3.5 1985 $ 98,219 $129,140 8000 3.0 7000 6000 F 2.5 YJ J_ 3 5000 = 20 Vi 4000 5 J 0 1.5 3000 10 ol 2000 1000 0.5 1980 '81 '82 '83 '84 '85 '86 '81 '82 '83 '84 '85 '86 1980 Police detection techniques with the department's newly established mini - laboratory to analyze fingerprints. Victims of crime are also a major concern of the department. The organizational placement of the crime prevention function within the detective bureau lends itself to the assistance of crime victims by trained specialists. Emphasis is placed on counsell- ing and assisting victims on a case by case basis. Referrals are made to other state agencies and support groups when appropriate. Traffic Safety. The reduction of injury causing automobile accidents and the alleviation of traffic congestion are the primary objectives of our traffic safety program. Three parallel tools are used to accomplish these goals: education, enforcement and engineering. Education: With the cooperation of the schools our safety officer will be increasing his efforts in the classroom to promote use of seat belts, and other safety measures in school buses and automobiles. Enforcement: Our enforcement efforts are directed at hazardous moving violations. Speeding, reckless driving and driving while intoxicated are examples of priority targets. The recent purchase of three state of the art radar units, operable from a moving or stationary vehicle, now gives each of our police cruisers a radar capability. Engineering: The police are in a ringside position to advise on needed changes, be it legislation or engineering improvements, to roadways. To this end the department's representative, Sgt. Robert Raposa, sits as a participating member of the traffic safety advisory committee. Patrol Force. The patrol force is said to be the backbone of any police department and that certainly holds true in Lexington. In 1986, patrol officers traveled more than 400,000 miles in responding to almost 13,000 complaints and requests for service. Checking speed by radar on a local street: Officer Maureen Crosby. A training session for police officers conducted by Officer Mark Corr, Certified CPR Instructor. Officers investigated 1,134 automobile accidents and issued more than 4,400 hazardous moving violations. Progressive patrol strategies such as "park, lock and walk" and "directed patrol" have been fine tuned through computer feedback to provide the most effic- ient and effective patrol possible. A new 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. shift was recently instituted. This shift overlaps the evening and early morning shifts and provides extra patrol coverage during peak work load hours. In addition, officers can be available for emergency response at 11:45 p.m. during the regular shift change. Goal. The police aim to provide the maximum pro- tection and services to the citizens of Lexington through the efficient and effective utilization of resources available. "Dusting" for latent fingerprints by Detective Donald Birch in a burglary investigation. 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C. a . M O, • 4 W C CO C O CN C CCC N 0 0 0 C000x w.4H F n u) ;D D H O O P+ X v) F 2 2 04 2 w cod Services 51 Town Earns Fire Insurance Rating Upgrade This year the department responded to a total of 2501 calls for emergency assistance. Of these 1093 were for emergency ambulance service. There was an average of .67 serious fires per month. Our five - year trend shows a growth in total calls and ambu- lance service. With a stable population and the percentage of elderly increasing, we expect ambulance service to rise modestly for the next several years. Two Major Fires. The most significant fire of the year occurred in the central business district on November 30th. A fire of suspicious origin started in the cellar at 1721 Massachusetts Avenue occupied by Castiello's Bakery. The fire spread into adjoining stores, ultimately causing extensive damage to six businesses and one vacant building that adjoined the main fire building. The fire generated high temperatures and large quantities of smoke, making it extremely difficult to put out. Four alarms were sounded, bringing mutual aid assistance from thirteen other communi- ties. Several firefighters were injured, the most serious hospitalized for several days. The fire was the largest in Lexington since 1971 when the Central Block was destroyed. On March 11th a serious fire occurred in a coat room at the Bridge School. Major damage resulted. Steel truss roof members collapsed due to high temperatures generated by burning coats and wooden cubicles. The entire school staff did an excellent job in safely evacuating all students. Evidently they had practiced and learned well during routine fire drills; no occupants were injured. Local fire- fighters with the help of mutual aid companies from Fighting the fire in Lexington Center. surrounding communities confined the fire damage to the area of origin and four adjacent classrooms. Plans to update the alarm systems in all schools were being formulated prior to this incident as part of the large scale school renovations project. Full protection by smoke detectors, self closing fire doors and control panels will bring our buildings up to today's code requirements. These improvements will cut detection time, giving occu pants a greater margin of safety. Insurance Rating. This summer the Insurance Services Office, formerly known as the Insurance Underwriters, evaluated the town's fire defenses. The study consisted of measuring the capability of dealing with a serious fire. Fire department equipment, procedures, and manpower were examined. Extensive testing of the town's water system was also performed. As a result of improvements the town has made since the last insurance study in 1976, the community's fire insurance rating was upgraded to Class three, from previous Class four. Insurance premiums of commercial buildings will decrease from 6 percent to 14 percent, depending on type of construction, occupancy and private protec- tection features. The change in class will not effect residential properties or buildings with sprinkler systems. Services - Medical, Hazardous Materials. The delivery of emergency medical services was improved. The town has joined with five other area towns to share the cost involved in maintaining a spare back -up ambulance. This equipment was made possible by the Town of Burlington and will be used when our primary ambulance is out of service for repairs or preventive maintenance. In addition, the North Suburban Advanced Life Support System became operational during November. It is sponsored by a consortium of Symmes- Choate Interior damage from Bridge School fire. 52 Services FY /85 FY /86 PAYROLL $1,632,246 1,750,616 EXPENSES 132,469 142,400 CAPITAL EXPENSES 50,000 50,000 PER CAPITA COST 64.49 66.48 PERSONNEL Full Time 62 62 Part Time I 1 This year the department responded to a total of 2501 calls for emergency assistance. Of these 1093 were for emergency ambulance service. There was an average of .67 serious fires per month. Our five - year trend shows a growth in total calls and ambu- lance service. With a stable population and the percentage of elderly increasing, we expect ambulance service to rise modestly for the next several years. Two Major Fires. The most significant fire of the year occurred in the central business district on November 30th. A fire of suspicious origin started in the cellar at 1721 Massachusetts Avenue occupied by Castiello's Bakery. The fire spread into adjoining stores, ultimately causing extensive damage to six businesses and one vacant building that adjoined the main fire building. The fire generated high temperatures and large quantities of smoke, making it extremely difficult to put out. Four alarms were sounded, bringing mutual aid assistance from thirteen other communi- ties. Several firefighters were injured, the most serious hospitalized for several days. The fire was the largest in Lexington since 1971 when the Central Block was destroyed. On March 11th a serious fire occurred in a coat room at the Bridge School. Major damage resulted. Steel truss roof members collapsed due to high temperatures generated by burning coats and wooden cubicles. The entire school staff did an excellent job in safely evacuating all students. Evidently they had practiced and learned well during routine fire drills; no occupants were injured. Local fire- fighters with the help of mutual aid companies from Fighting the fire in Lexington Center. surrounding communities confined the fire damage to the area of origin and four adjacent classrooms. Plans to update the alarm systems in all schools were being formulated prior to this incident as part of the large scale school renovations project. Full protection by smoke detectors, self closing fire doors and control panels will bring our buildings up to today's code requirements. These improvements will cut detection time, giving occu pants a greater margin of safety. Insurance Rating. This summer the Insurance Services Office, formerly known as the Insurance Underwriters, evaluated the town's fire defenses. The study consisted of measuring the capability of dealing with a serious fire. Fire department equipment, procedures, and manpower were examined. Extensive testing of the town's water system was also performed. As a result of improvements the town has made since the last insurance study in 1976, the community's fire insurance rating was upgraded to Class three, from previous Class four. Insurance premiums of commercial buildings will decrease from 6 percent to 14 percent, depending on type of construction, occupancy and private protec- tection features. The change in class will not effect residential properties or buildings with sprinkler systems. Services - Medical, Hazardous Materials. The delivery of emergency medical services was improved. The town has joined with five other area towns to share the cost involved in maintaining a spare back -up ambulance. This equipment was made possible by the Town of Burlington and will be used when our primary ambulance is out of service for repairs or preventive maintenance. In addition, the North Suburban Advanced Life Support System became operational during November. It is sponsored by a consortium of Symmes- Choate Interior damage from Bridge School fire. 52 Services Fire and Winchester hospitals and Lahey Clinic to pro vide eleven area communities with advanced life support. Paramedics equipped with direct telemetry to emergency rooms can transmitt E.K.G.'s to the emergency room physician. Services provided include intravenous medication and defibrilation. The paramedics work closely with our emergency medical technicians to provide the best possible emergency care. The new unit is located in Burlington and will provide quick response times to emergencies. The town was previously using paramedic services based at Emerson Hospital in Concord. The Emerson unit will now become our back -up vehicle when the consortium vehicle is unavailable. The town has also signed a new mutual aid ambulance agreement with the City of Woburn, increasing our capacity to deal with multiple incidents. The department continues to be the town's lead agency for dealing with hazardous materials. The department worked closely with the hazardous sub- stance committee assessing the town's capability to deal with potentially serious problems. Efforts to secure information from local firms has been met by slow response about chemicals stored. Individual firms that are licensed as large generators of hazardous waste have all been contacted. The next priority will be acquiring information on small quantity generators. The department is continuing its on -going training of firefighters in dealing with dangerous materials. Underground storage tanks continue to receive the department's attention. In 1986 both federal and state regulations requiring notification, registra- tion and testing, further strengthened protection of the environment from leaking tanks. The depart- ment has received federally- mandated registration At fire department open house paramedic Mark Bellino explains emergency equipment and procedures to youngsters gathered inside the rescue truck. information about all potentially affected tank locations. Strict testing schedules are in effect. The regulations do not, at this time, apply to residential -size fuel oil tanks used for heating purposes. New Equipment -On wheels, On the Air, At Head- quarters. The department received a new addition to the fleet, as the assistant chief now has a mid- size sedan. This has greatly increased our ability to provide fire prevention services such as inspec- tions. Our FY /88 capital budget includes a request to replace our 1958 Mack Fire Engine and 1969 fire alarm maintenance truck. New equipment received this year included a primary base radio for our mutual aid communications. The new base is located at the town's transmitter site on top of the water storage tanks, off Jean Road. The equipment includes an additional administrative channel and provides us with back up capability for all fire frequencies. Our portable radios have been replaced with new units equipped with collar speaker microphones for easier operation. A back up tone encoder and new pagers for the shift commanders are also in opera- tion. Most of our remaining tube type mobile radios were replaced. A major improvement was completion of a municipally owned fire alarm cable from fire headquarters to the Jean Road transmitter site. This cable replaced four leased telephone lines and provided us with enhanced reliability and voice quality. This year our main work areas at department head- quarters on Bedford Street were refurbished. An office panel system, new lighting, ceiling and carpets were installed to provide a more functional work environment for the assistant chief, shift commander and secretary. The department received a newer model computer with more storage and memory. We have upgraded our word processing and spreadsheet software, including data base capability. Personnel. During the year, three long -term employees retired: Lieutenant Robert E. Walton, and Firefighter Francis McCarron, after 35 and 39 years of service respectively and Firefighter David Savage, who completed 23 years of service before retirement due to disability. Firefighter Arthur A. Raithel was promoted to the position of Lieutenant. From Hurricane Gloria to Planning for Major Emergencies. The department, using its civil defense co- ordinating role, orchestrated the town's application for federal funds to pay for damages incurred to town owned property during Hurricane Gloria. An initial payment of $123,413 has been received. This money paid for direct storm - related costs, including overtime for public safety employees, Services 53 Fire removal of damaged trees and repair of fire alarm communication equipment. Some tree replacements were also funded. The town has now completed all storm - related resto- ration. An additional payment of approximately $35,000 is expected in the coming months. The expense was shared on a 75 percent federal, 12 -1/2 percent State and 12 -1/2 percent local basis. The town completely updated its Comprehensive Emergency Plan. This large scale effort was based on last year's Hazards Analysis Study and provides a current document for dealing with all types of potential disasters. All major town departments participated in an exercise, conducted in December, to provide additional training on how to handle major emergencies. General Trends. Lexington has completed another year without a fire death. Because of our small population we should to look at national trends when evaluating our experience. Residential fire deaths in the United States decreased from 6,185 in 1978 to a low 4,075 in 1984. A decrease was noted in each of the intervening calendar years with the sole exception of a slight increase in 1981. It is important to note that 1985 saw an increase of 18 percent in home fire deaths, with a total of 4,885 fatalities. The statistics are reported 54 Services Ambulance and police also attend Bridge School fire. through the efforts of the National Fire Protection Association and suggest that a significant part of the increase is due to inoperative smoke detectors due to dead batteries or faulty circuitry. It is important for residents to test their smoke detectors frequently in accordance with manufac- turers recommendations. Batteries must be replaced annually and units kept dust -free. This simple procedure will greatly improve a family's chance of survival in a fire. TOT AL CALLS 1980 - 1986 2600 1000 2400. 2200 2000 I-T I '80 181 '82 '83 '84 '85 186 54 Services Ambulance and police also attend Bridge School fire. through the efforts of the National Fire Protection Association and suggest that a significant part of the increase is due to inoperative smoke detectors due to dead batteries or faulty circuitry. It is important for residents to test their smoke detectors frequently in accordance with manufac- turers recommendations. Batteries must be replaced annually and units kept dust -free. This simple procedure will greatly improve a family's chance of survival in a fire. AMBULANCE CALLS 1980 - 1986 1100 1000 900 I-T I 800 80 181 '82 '83 '84 '85 '86 Fire TYPE OF ALARM: Boxes Mutual Aid Stills Ambulance 1 TOTAL BOX ALARM RESPONSES: FIXED PROPERTY USE: Apartment Church Condominum Dwelling Filling Station Garage Hazardous Material Hospital Hotel /Motel Library /Museum Manufacturing Mercantile Misc. Building Miscellaneous Nursing Care Office Building Outside Fire Recreation Facility Research Facility Resturant Rooming /Boarding School Utility Property MOBILE PROPERTY USE Aircraft Automobile Motor Vehicle Aced. Trailers Vans 2501 Cambridge 2 Hanscom Air Base 0 Lincoln 1 Somerville 1 Waltham 19 18 Winchester 5 23 Woburn 1 17 178 1 Assignment: 0 Covered Station 8 1 Line Box 42 37 Worked at Fire 8 21 8 2 FIRE MUTUAL AID: 21 Into Lexington: 100 10 0 Arlington 19 33 Bedford 9 89 Belmont 3 21 Burlington 6 0 Cambridge 1 30 Concord 2 9 Hanscom Air Base 1 22 Lincoln 2 29 Medford 1 1 Somerville 1 Waltham 46 Weston 1 Winchester 1 0 Woburn 7 11 5 0 Assignment: 1 Covered Station 28 Line Box 41 Worked at Fire 27 CAUSE OF ALARM: Accidental 36 Faulty Alarm System: Smoke Detector 201 Workmen 17 Other 15 Fire 60 Food on Stove 54 Honest Intent 6 Malicious False Alarm: Street Box 49 Master Box 19 Telephone 11 Miscellaneous 5 Smoke Condition: Oil Burner 35 Electrical 38 Other Odors 14 Smoke 43 Sprinkler System: Water Surge 5 Workmen 0 Other Causes 1 Broken Pipe 0 STILL ALARMS: Animal Rescue 2 Assistance 22 Automobile 55 Bomb Threat 2 Bus Fire 0 Burning Complaint 10 Dump 0 Dumpster 28 Edison Emergency 60 False Still 1 Hazardous Material 29 Honest Intent 4 Investigate Alarm 48 Investigation 135 Lockout /Lock in 87 Motor Vehicle Accd. 2 Needless 0 Outside /Brush 149 Property Protection 56 Still Box 11 Truck Fire 10 Wash Down 21 AMBULANCE MUTUAL AID: Into Lexington: 118 Arlington 1 Armstrong Service 43 Bedford 57 Belmont 2 Burlington 9 Lincoln 6 Note: Paramedics called to 372 incidents. From Lexington: 22 Arlington 0 Armstrong Service 0 Bedford 19 Burlington 2 Lincoln 1 ALARMS RECEIVED VIA: Central Station 44 Digital Receiver 4 Master Box 248 Passerby /Verbal 18 Radio 30 Street Box 46 Telephone 2078 PERMITS ISSUED: Blasting 34 Misc. 33 Oil Burner 119 Propane 15 Smoke Detector 782 ESTIMATED FIRE LOSS: Valuation $7,220,000. Loss paid — Buildings/ Vehicles $1,920,000. Loss paid — Contents $367,113. Services 55 FIRE MUTUAL AID: From Lexington: 6 64 608 64 A Arlington 9 9 736 B Bedford 1 16 093 B Belmont 2 2 Burlington 7 7 CAUSE OF ALARM: Accidental 36 Faulty Alarm System: Smoke Detector 201 Workmen 17 Other 15 Fire 60 Food on Stove 54 Honest Intent 6 Malicious False Alarm: Street Box 49 Master Box 19 Telephone 11 Miscellaneous 5 Smoke Condition: Oil Burner 35 Electrical 38 Other Odors 14 Smoke 43 Sprinkler System: Water Surge 5 Workmen 0 Other Causes 1 Broken Pipe 0 STILL ALARMS: Animal Rescue 2 Assistance 22 Automobile 55 Bomb Threat 2 Bus Fire 0 Burning Complaint 10 Dump 0 Dumpster 28 Edison Emergency 60 False Still 1 Hazardous Material 29 Honest Intent 4 Investigate Alarm 48 Investigation 135 Lockout /Lock in 87 Motor Vehicle Accd. 2 Needless 0 Outside /Brush 149 Property Protection 56 Still Box 11 Truck Fire 10 Wash Down 21 AMBULANCE MUTUAL AID: Into Lexington: 118 Arlington 1 Armstrong Service 43 Bedford 57 Belmont 2 Burlington 9 Lincoln 6 Note: Paramedics called to 372 incidents. From Lexington: 22 Arlington 0 Armstrong Service 0 Bedford 19 Burlington 2 Lincoln 1 ALARMS RECEIVED VIA: Central Station 44 Digital Receiver 4 Master Box 248 Passerby /Verbal 18 Radio 30 Street Box 46 Telephone 2078 PERMITS ISSUED: Blasting 34 Misc. 33 Oil Burner 119 Propane 15 Smoke Detector 782 ESTIMATED FIRE LOSS: Valuation $7,220,000. Loss paid — Buildings/ Vehicles $1,920,000. Loss paid — Contents $367,113. Services 55 STILL ALARMS: Animal Rescue 2 Assistance 22 Automobile 55 Bomb Threat 2 Bus Fire 0 Burning Complaint 10 Dump 0 Dumpster 28 Edison Emergency 60 False Still 1 Hazardous Material 29 Honest Intent 4 Investigate Alarm 48 Investigation 135 Lockout /Lock in 87 Motor Vehicle Accd. 2 Needless 0 Outside /Brush 149 Property Protection 56 Still Box 11 Truck Fire 10 Wash Down 21 AMBULANCE MUTUAL AID: Into Lexington: 118 Arlington 1 Armstrong Service 43 Bedford 57 Belmont 2 Burlington 9 Lincoln 6 Note: Paramedics called to 372 incidents. From Lexington: 22 Arlington 0 Armstrong Service 0 Bedford 19 Burlington 2 Lincoln 1 ALARMS RECEIVED VIA: Central Station 44 Digital Receiver 4 Master Box 248 Passerby /Verbal 18 Radio 30 Street Box 46 Telephone 2078 PERMITS ISSUED: Blasting 34 Misc. 33 Oil Burner 119 Propane 15 Smoke Detector 782 ESTIMATED FIRE LOSS: Valuation $7,220,000. Loss paid — Buildings/ Vehicles $1,920,000. Loss paid — Contents $367,113. Services 55 AMBULANCE MUTUAL AID: Into Lexington: 118 Arlington 1 Armstrong Service 43 Bedford 57 Belmont 2 Burlington 9 Lincoln 6 Note: Paramedics called to 372 incidents. From Lexington: 22 Arlington 0 Armstrong Service 0 Bedford 19 Burlington 2 Lincoln 1 ALARMS RECEIVED VIA: Central Station 44 Digital Receiver 4 Master Box 248 Passerby /Verbal 18 Radio 30 Street Box 46 Telephone 2078 PERMITS ISSUED: Blasting 34 Misc. 33 Oil Burner 119 Propane 15 Smoke Detector 782 ESTIMATED FIRE LOSS: Valuation $7,220,000. Loss paid — Buildings/ Vehicles $1,920,000. Loss paid — Contents $367,113. Services 55 Note: Paramedics called to 372 incidents. From Lexington: 22 Arlington 0 Armstrong Service 0 Bedford 19 Burlington 2 Lincoln 1 ALARMS RECEIVED VIA: Central Station 44 Digital Receiver 4 Master Box 248 Passerby /Verbal 18 Radio 30 Street Box 46 Telephone 2078 PERMITS ISSUED: Blasting 34 Misc. 33 Oil Burner 119 Propane 15 Smoke Detector 782 ESTIMATED FIRE LOSS: Valuation $7,220,000. Loss paid — Buildings/ Vehicles $1,920,000. Loss paid — Contents $367,113. Services 55 ALARMS RECEIVED VIA: Central Station 44 Digital Receiver 4 Master Box 248 Passerby /Verbal 18 Radio 30 Street Box 46 Telephone 2078 PERMITS ISSUED: Blasting 34 Misc. 33 Oil Burner 119 Propane 15 Smoke Detector 782 ESTIMATED FIRE LOSS: Valuation $7,220,000. Loss paid — Buildings/ Vehicles $1,920,000. Loss paid — Contents $367,113. Services 55 PERMITS ISSUED: Blasting 34 Misc. 33 Oil Burner 119 Propane 15 Smoke Detector 782 ESTIMATED FIRE LOSS: Valuation $7,220,000. Loss paid — Buildings/ Vehicles $1,920,000. Loss paid — Contents $367,113. Services 55 ESTIMATED FIRE LOSS: Valuation $7,220,000. Loss paid — Buildings/ Vehicles $1,920,000. Loss paid — Contents $367,113. Services 55 Huge Hazardous Waste Haul A Health Bounty Household Hazardous Waste Collection. L: Receiving materials; note lined -up cars. R: Collection readied for haulaway to safe disposal. FY 85 FY 86 PAYROLL $ 72,151 $ 77,623 EXPENSES 19,300 20,170 PERSONNEL Full Time 3 3 Part Time 1 1 Amidst a growing number of hazards and diseases requiring Board of Health action, two long -time associates retired and the Health Director was honored. In July, the board reorganized with Howard B. Asarkof, D.D.S. elected chairman. He succeeded James Lambie who retired after 18 years of dedicated service to the town. Stanley N. Finkelstein, M.D. was appointed to fill the board vacancy. Dr. Finkel- They made it click to a grand prize. Safety Officer Thomas Raboin and Health Officer George Smith dis- play the awards. stein brings both a medical and academic background to the department. Board secretary Mary E. Smith retired at the end of the year, also after 18 years of dedicated service. She will be missed. Health Director, George A. Smith, Jr., was awarded a Certificate of Merit by the National Environmental Health Association for distinguished contributions to environmental health in Massachusetts. Thanks for service! L /R: Retiring Board of Health Chairman James Lambie; Chairman of Board of Select- men, John Eddison. 56 Services Board of Health HIGHLIGHTS OF 1986: • The 5th Annual Hazardous Household Waste Collection netted a record 128 barrels. • "A Forum on AIDS - Local Public Health Issues" was hosted by our local board, along with the Northeastern Association of Boards of Health. • The Bridge School and Lexington Center Fires posed health and safety hazards. In the Bridge School fire, concerns emerged over the continued use and reoccupancy of the building as well as the impact on school food service. In the center, where six stores were destroyed, health, safety and environmental issues were raised at the fire scene. This was followed by concern over ancillary smoke, water and fire damage to nearby properties, particularly those relating to food service. The effort needed to extinguish this fire produced a need for environ- mentally safe disposal of thousands of gallons of water and much debris contaminated by fuel oil. In seat belt safety, the town won a state -wide "Make it Click Challenge" campaign to promote safety. The $1,000 award will be used to promote health and safety throughout the town. The local effort was run by Health Director Smith and Police Safety Officer Thomas Raboin. Lexington continued its participation in the East Middlesex Mosquito Control project. Current efforts evolve around the development of a pro- gram which is not pesticide- dependent. Seventy - five acres of wetland were sprayed to control larvae. Participation by Hanscom Air Force Base helped to minimize mosquito breeding along our shared boundaries. Lexington's mosquito control and related education efforts were featured in the March 1986 issue of The Journal of The Ameri- can Mosquito Control Association. Mosquito control begins in winter. Environmental incidents involving such things as accidents, leaking home and commercial petroleum storage tanks continue to be a problem. These incidents are investigated as a cooperative effort by the health, fire and conservation departments. Product Tampering is a new area of concern for the health department. In 1986, seven calls were received from people anxious about suspected product tampering; all proved to be untrue. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION Our fifth annual household hazardous waste collec- tion was held on October 25, 1986. Sharing the same concern for health and the environment, this year's collection was held jointly with the Town of Lin- coln, and co- sponsored by the Leagues of Women Voters from Lexington and Lincoln. We were overwhelmed.by the amount of materials brought to be disposed. An incredible 128 barrels of materials of varying hazards were collected, surpassing the total of our first four collections. Some 350 residents (40 from Lincoln) participated in this effort. Interest in our collection continued to grow with more and more communities showing concern and inter- est in this issue. Virtually all of our abutting neighboring communities have had one or more of these collections. During 1986 Lexington received a $4000 grant from the State to offset some costs associated with our collection. In June a video tape presentation fea- turing Lexington's 1985 collection was released for national use. Our collection was cited in National Wildlife Magazine, Audubon Magazine, and a report of the Golden Empire Health Planning Center, a Califor- nia -based non - profit organization, entitled Alterna- tives to Landfilling Household Toxics. Lexington Board of Health. L /R: Howard Asarkof, Chairman; Mary Smith, Secretary; George Smith, Health Direc- tor; Stanley Finkelstein; Donald Goldmann. Services 57 Board of Health authors Christina G. Miller and Louise A. Berry devoted a page to the Lexington collection in their elementary science book, Wastes, published in 1986. The health director continues to serve on the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) advis- ory committee studying household hazardous waste collections. Additionally he has been appointed to a joint DEM /Department of Environmental Quality Engineering (DEQE) committee entitled "Household Hazardous Waste Task Force" researching issues beyond the "Operation Clean Sweep '86" program. It is fast becoming clear that collections such as these are not the complete answer to the dilemma of household toxics. For the moment, it appears that they focus public attention on the use, limitations and hazards of chemicals, as well as provide for environmentally safe disposal for small quantities of potentially dangerous materials. PROGRAMS TO PROTECT HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT Subdivision approvals acted on by the board included Lincoln Park Estates, Pheasant Brook Section II, Lowell Court and Grassland Street, to name a few. Asbestos hazards in the home and work place continue to be a major concern. The unique ability of asbes- tos to be broken down into microscopic fibers that Checkinq asbestos around a boiler. 58 Services can be inhaled but not eliminated by the body's natural defenses can cause long -term health prob- lems. Dozens of asbestos inspections were made, samples of insulation collected for analyses and plans for asbestos abatement approved. Swimming places came under a stronger local inspect- ing lens in 1986, as responsibility for Massachu- setts enforcement was transferred from the state DEQE to the Department of Public Health. Food service inspection activity concentrated on making a smooth transition from an old, outdated set of regulations to the new, comprehensive code. Transient food operations, temporary concessions and caterers were all subject to closer scrutiny. Our efforts were cited in the Journal of Environmental Health and the Food Protection Report. Health publications included department news letters and updated brochures on mosquitoes and EEE. Mono- graphs were published on hazardous wastes, temporary food service, cockroaches and house bat management. Lexington continued to be the regional drop off center for the Central Massachusetts Regional Milk Bank. Nursing mothers may donate their extra milk to share with needy infants through the Lexington health department. For details, call Meriam Erick- son at Worcester Hahnemann Hospital: 1- 792 -8295. In the Northeast Region Emergency Alerting System, Lexington's board of health's pivotal role is to alert seven other towns in case of a commodity re- call. There were several alerts involving food, beverages and drugs. A Reciprocal Staff Training Program continued between the department and the Environmental Health Services Clinic at Hanscom A.F.B. to share common interests and training opportunities in public and environmental health. Three enlisted men trained in Lexington, while our sanitarian spent similar time training on the base. Special thanks go to former Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Richard LaCroix for his public A food inspection by Sanitarian Jacqueline Selway. Board of Health Analyzing samples from food service inspection at the health department laboratory. health promotion, Brookline Health Director John Locke, Waltham Health Director Robert 0. Mailloux, and Chief Brookline Health Inspector Sandra J. Gabriel. Also to the officers and enlisted men at the Hanscom Air Base U.S.A.F. Clinic, appreciation for their help and assistance throughout the year. An important component of the preservation of health is the prevention of disease. The Board of Health participates in the prevention process through the distribution and administration of vaccines and through investigation of reported communicable dis- eases. We are aided by and dependent upon community medical professionals whose responsibilities include rapid identification of such diseases and prompt notification of Lexington and /or state health officials. To ensure this process all diseases declared as dangerous by the State Health Department must be reported. This process is essential so that appro- priate measures can be implemented. The following communicable disease statistics repre- sent only those reported during the past three BIO- SAFETY COMMITTEE ON RECOMBINANT DNA (rDNA) The Bio- Safety Committee (LBC) completed its first full year of service in 1986. The first agenda involved applications from two Lexington companies for permits to conduct rDNA molecule technology. The two companies, Collaborative Research, Inc. and Seragen, Inc., applied for projects that were quite dissimilar. The committee recommended to the board of health that the Collaborative Research proposal be approved; subsequently the board issued its first permit for rDNA molecule technology to this company. The second application from Seragen, Inc. was more complicated and LBC chairman Iclal Hartman visited the N.I.H. Recombinant Advisory Committee in Wash- ington, D.C. for further research. Before a final recommendation could be rendered, Seragen withdrew its application. The permit issued to Collaborative required estab- lishment of a company Bio- Safety Committee. The health director and Charlotte Perry Dougherty rep- resent the town on this committee. The name of the Lexington BioHazards Committee was changed to Lexington Bio- Safety Committee. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE SYSTEM REVIEW COMMITTEE After a motion adopted by the 1985 Town Meeting, selectmen appointed this committee with the specific mandate to "...study the current system for identi- fying and dealing with present and potential hazard- ous substances in Lexington..." The committee organized and began its work late in 1985. Alan Lazarus was elected chairman, assisted by Christopher R. Anderson, Louis Arin, Lynn Knight and James E. Oberholtzer. The committee completed its task by preparing a report which was delivered to the board of selectmen and the 1986 Town Meeting. Both the health director and fire chief assisted the committee. years. Sexually transmitted diseases (STD's) are as reported by the State: Communicable Diseases Reported 1984 1985 1986 Animal Bites .................. 48 60 47 Campylobacter ................. 0 2 7 Chickenpox .................... 75 5 20 Giardiasis .................... 0 1 3 Hepatitis ..................... 1 3 4 Measles ....................... 0 1 2 Meningitis .................... 0 4 1 Salmonella .................... 10 19 15 Scarlet Fever ................. 1 0 0 Shigella Flexneri ............. 0 2 1 Strep Throat .................. 9 22 9 Tuberculosis .................. 2 2 2 Yersiniosis ................... 0 0 1 Services 59 Board of Health 1984 1985 1986 Sexuallv Trans'd Diseases (STD's) 5 3 20 Ghonorrhea .................... 5 1 12 Syphillis ..................... 0 2 2 Chlamydia ..................... 0 0 6 Immunization Clinics 1196 811 1170 Flu clinic -town employees..... 79 88 54 Flu clinic - chronically ill.... 23 21 18 Flu clinic -65+ years.......... 805 503 618 Rabies clinic for dogs........ 289 199 200 tic Clinics 252 200 298 Glaucoma eye screening *....... 252 200 298 *In 1986 the board co- sponsored a "Mini Health Fair" in cooperation with The Lexington Lion's Club and the Counsel on Aging. The clinic provided screening for glaucoma, visual acuity, hearing acuity and blood pressure. The glaucoma testing resulted in diagnosing four cases of glaucoma and 30 additional referrals. Additional Clinics Influenza clinic .............. 1 1 1 Elderly clinics ............... 59 58 55 Rabies clinics ................ 1 1 1 Public Health Nurse The following services were performed by personnel of the Visiting Nurse & Community Health Services on behalf of the Health Department: Total Visits 223 229 227 Maternity ..................... 3 3 0 Newborn....................... 9 0 0 Premature ..................... 0 1 0 Elderly Health Promotion...... 205 201 200 Communicable Disease.......... 6 20 26 Tuberculosis follow- up........ 0 4 1 Environmental Statistics 661 654 705 Day care centers - kitchens... 15 15 15 Day care centers - lead paint. 4 4 6 Food service estab.- kitchens. 223 232 240 Mobile food servers........... 14 16 18 Temporary food service........ 75 40 50 Theatres ...................... 3 6 6 Housing Inspections........... 28 28 38 Structures condemned /demolished 0 1 1/0 rehabilitated...... 0 0 1 Summer Day Camps .............. 6 8 8 Police Lock- up ................ 2 2 4 Occupied buildings............ 61 55 58 Lead paint inspections........ 12 15 8 Insufficient or no heat....... 22 18 10 Nursing Home inspections...... 10 10 10 Rest Home inspections......... 2 2 2 Public, semi - public pools and the "Old Res " ............... 142 151 145 Asbestos ...................... 38 51 65 60 Services 1984 1985 1986 Environmental Samples Collected 628 658 694 Milk samples collected /analyzed 25 20 20 Pool water samples bacterial analyses... 293 311 325 Pool water samples chemical analyses... 240 260 280 Drinking water chemical analyses 4 5 5 Bacterial swab testing........ 25 15 15 Food samples collected /analyzed 35 25 22 Asbestos related .............. 6 22 27 Complaints & Nuisances 709 698 763 Environmental complaints: Air pollution ............... 25 31 25 Water pollution ............. 28 22 30 Noise pollution ............. 8 15 12 Epidemiological investigation: Food borne .................. 32 40 40 Water borne ................. 21 10 25 Food service establishments: Restaurants ................. 41 45 52 Markets ..................... 25 31 28 Drainage (water, sewer) ....... 35 33 35 Housing complaints............ 35 28 38 Garbage, rubbish complaints... 126 140 150 Rodents ....................... 41 31 38 Sewage disposal ............... 22 12 15 Food, milk & drinking water... 71 67 81 Mosquitoes & biting insects... 103 97 88 Swimming pools ................ 16 18 16 Drugs & devices ............... 41 30 30 Smoking in restaurants........ 8 6 12 Insect infestations........... 31 42 48 Licenses & Permits 626 650 677 Animal permits (inc's. poultry) 36 32 30 Burial permits ................ 143 119 164 Installers /disposal works..... 7 6 8 Food establishment permits.... 124 130 134 Mobile food servers........... 4 7 8 Funeral Directors licenses.... 3 3 3 Market registrations.......... 16 20 22 Milk License - dealer's....... 9 7 6 Milk License - store.......... 73 90 79 Milk License - vehicle........ 4 5 5 Motel license ................. 3 3 3 Nursing Home certification.... 4 4 4 Portable toilet permit........ 4 5 5 Recreation Camp permit........ 2 2 2 Rubbish disposal permit....... 25 30 27 Sewage disposal permit........ 14 13 14 Swimming pools (to operate) ... 20 20 20 Wading pools .................. 8 8 6 Whirlpools .................... 1 1 1 Septic tank installation: Repair....................... 2 3 3 New.......................... 3 1 1 Syringe permits ............... 1 1 1 Trailer permits (temporary) ... 0 3 1 Frozen desserts ............... 5 5 4 Catering permits .............. 8 8 14 Temporary food permits........ 73 76 44 Methyl alcohol license........ 26 25 22 Rest Home certification....... 1 1 1 Asbestos removal plans........ 0 22 48 4 Not all animals on the truck are dogs! Dog officer Kathy Fox found a family of mallard ducks this time. She is holding the colorful adult male. ANIMAL CONTROL Eighteen bats were examined for rabies; only one tested positive. However, continued local evidence of rabies in bats emphasizes the importance of hav- ing pets vaccinated. The board's vaccination clinic for dogs was held in June. Although there are no regulations on cat vaccina- tion, the cat's curious and independent nature makes him a prime target for rabies. Immunization is urged. The animal control officer investigated many com- plaints relating to wild animals. Raccoons exhibit- ing signs of distemper led the list. Opossums and river otters brought a large number of curiosity calls. Residents are reminded there is a town leash law and a municipal animal shelter for stray dogs. Contact the animal control officer for details on related fees and fines. FY 85 FY 86 Payroll $ 17,859 $ 18,522 Expenses 7,325 7,655 Personnel Full Time 1 1 Part Time 1 1 1984 1985 1986 Licensed Canine ............... Dogs Immunized at Rabies Clinic Animal Bites 2570 289 48 2349 199 57 2215 260 47 Canine ....................... 45 48 35 Feline ....................... 2 5 7 Other ........................ 1 4 5 Inspection of Livestock Horses ....................... 35 47 32 Beef Cattle .................. 4 4 3 Goats ........................ 19 17 18 Deer ......................... 8 11 11 Lab facilities ............... 2 2 2 Barns and facilities......... 30 45 24 Poultry ...................... 40 48 20 Canine Data Violations .................... 353 146 160 Leash Law Violations......... 245 146 160 Unlicensed Dog Violations.... 308 215 312 Unlicensed Dog Notices....... 390 979 944 Complaints of violations filed in Concord District Court 350 300 312 1984 1985 1986 Complaints 859 618 595 Dogs biting or menacing....... 53 60 27 Pack of dogs .................. 5 2 3 Dog hearing in accordance with Chapter 140 ............. 5 2 1 Lost or stray dogs............ 250 194 205 Dogs picked up and redeemed at shelter ................... 173 146 122 Dogs killed by cars........... 10 9 5 Dogs cared for at kennel 245 146 160 Dogs released to Humane Society ...................... 27 20 15 Dogs adopted .................. 39 19 27 Cats adopted .................. 3 6 5 Dogs to Red Acre Hearing Dog Center ................... 1 0 0 Various other animal complaints 48 14 25 Unusual Animal Sightings 1986 Coyote (Coy dogs) .............Rte. 128 area 2 Deer . .........................Tophet Swamp 1 River Otter ...................Town wide 8 Red Bat .......................Follen Hill 1 Great Horned Owl ..............Concord Ave. 1 Services 61 Police Manual Overhauled by Committee The Police Manual which governs the operation of the Police Department is divided into two sections. The first deals with the rules and regulations applying to the duties of officers by rank and assignment. The second relates to policies and procedures for police officers in the performance of their duties. The police manual policy committee met on several occasions to review individual sections of the man- ual, revising and amending as deemed appropriate. Special attention was given to the sections dealing with the handling of family disputes, the question- ing and detention of minors, search and seizure policies and social issues. Department rules and regulations dealing with officers' duties have also been reviewed and modified. Following review by Town Manager, the manual was presented to the board of selectmen and adopted. As revised it follows closely the policies and proced- ures advised by the Municipal Police Institute, a non - profit corporation providing information Police Manual Policy Committee. L /R: William Dailey, Chairman; Edith Flynn; William Hays; Gerald McLeod; Chief Paul Furdon; Captain Philip Taylor. resources to police chiefs, in a suggested manual prepared under a grant from the Massachusetts Com- mission on Criminal Justice. Copies of Lexington's new police manual will be available at Cary Memorial Library when fully approved. Traffic Advisors Mull Citizen Requests The Traffic Safety Advisory Committee considers requests for additions and changes in traffic control facilities made by citizens to the select- men. The committee examines each request from the point of view of safety, invites interested citizens to attent its meetings, and provides recommendations to the selectmen for final decision and action. Its members include representatives of the police and public works /engineering departments and four citizens. The 1986 committee agenda included deliberations on: • Limiting use of driveway alongside Harvard Trust Company, Mass. Ave. • Improving traffic at Mass. Ave. /Pleasant St. intersection. • Reviewing speed limits on five different streets, and parking on four. • Reviewing requests for traffic signs and lane markings in several locations. Bedford Street Traffic Solutions Sought The North Lexington Road Improvement Study Committee met with various town, state and engineering consult- ing officials to study the design of the Bedford Street reconstruction project. The result was the submission of a new design to the state which gained the consensus approval of all concerned community, business and resident interests. That design is the subject of disagreement between town consultants and the state over specific engi- neering data. The selectmen have requested a con- 62 Services ference with the appropriate professionals to review the engineering calculations with the expectation of arriving at a mutually acceptable conclusion. The committee's objective is to seek a design which will move the traffic from Route 128 to Hartwell Avenue while still providing convenient access to Eldred Street and the homes of that neighborhood. It has been a difficult process to date and we anti- cipate it will require considerable additional time and effort to finalize. Planners Address Affordable Housing, Traffic 0 Eleanor Klauminzer; Martha Wood; Judith Uhrig, Chairman; Karsten Sorensen; Stephen Planning Director; Sally Peters, Secretary; Jennie Rawski, Assistant Planner. FY 85 FY 86 PAYROLL $52,155 $63,989 EXPENSES $5,523 $4,708 PERSONNEL Full Time 1 3 Part Time 2 0 T wo major issues continue to confront the l-Uanning Board in 1986: shortages of af- rdable housing in Lexington and growing burban traffic congestion. Affordable Housing. The board supported two actions to increase affordable housing in 1986. • The board recommended the 1986 Annual Town Meeting rezone from RO to RD, approximately 29.5 acres off the east side of Waltham Street near the Waltham city line, to permit Choate - Symmes Life Care Inc. to construct a retirement community of 205 congre- gate dwelling units and a small nursing home. As part of their proposal, Choate - Symmes agreed to com- ply with the Housing Element of Lexington's Compre- hensive Plan by contributing three percent of the total "sales price" of the dwelling units (about $400,000) to LexHAB or the Housing Authority to be used for affordable housing. • The board also recommended the board of appeals grant a comprehensive permit allowing the construc- tion of 128 mixed income apartments at the inter- section of Wood Street and Hartwell Avenue. Although strenuously objecting to use of the state's comprehensive permit process that by- passes local zoning procedures, the board recommended granting the comprehensive permit with stringent conditions to protect the interests of the town and guarantee 26 rental units for affordable housing. Development Regulations. The board completed the first stage of proposed amendments that will merge 1) the Subdivision Rules and Regulations, 2) the now separate rules for special permits granted under the Zoning By -Law and 3) the "Procedure for Deter- mination of Adequacy of Unaccepted Streets" into one document entitled "Development Regulations ". The purpose of this first stage of proposed amendments is to clarify Lexington land development procedures, to facilitate better applications and expedite board action within the short time limits mandated by state law. Commercial Growth Management by 'Zoning. In 1984 and 1985, the board had introduced the Floor Area Ratio as a method for controlling density in the center business district and the office park districts. In 1986, the board started analysis of the older com- mercial districts, most of which are located along the town's major streets. Preparation of zoning amendments was begun so that these districts would provide services to Lexington residents rather than become the location for office development spilling over from Route 128. Suburban Development Trends. Lexington has joined surrounding towns in the Hanscom Field area in re- cognizing the increasing dangers of suburban traffic gridlock, as developers press for more and more de- velopment of the remaining open land in the area. At the National Conference on Suburban Expressways and Beltways held in Boston in June, Planning Di- rector Robert Bowyer presented a paper entitled "Regional Commercial Growth Management," speaking on steps local cities and towns should take to manage commercial growth and its related increases in employment and traffic. Housing Needs Advisory Committee. The board evalu- ated the role of this Committee, and renamed it "Housing Advisory Committee ". It was restructured to nine members appointed by the planning board for a term of two years to reflect the revised "charge to committee" accepted by the planning board in October. The committee will 1) assist the planning board in the formulation of housing policy; 2) re- view and comment on staff recommendations and re- search; 3) meet with organizations and individuals with an interest in housing issues; 4) initiate expansion of housing opportunities and housing for low- and moderate- income people; 5) make recom- mendations to the planning board, selectmen, town meeting and other appropriate boards or entities on town housing issues and 6) alert Lexington resi- Environment 63 Planning Board dents to housing needs through the dissemination of information to the community. Committee member recruitment began in fall. At year's end the new committee was launched but not fully appointed. 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. The committee adopted a development notification form and process so that any member town's new development that meets criteria of regional concern can be subject to HATS review and comment. The state's Central Transportation Planning Staff, (OPTS) finished phase II of the traffic study model for the Hanscom region and presented its draft find- ings to the committee. The HATS committee commissioned CPTS to analyze the traffic impacts of the "47 Acres" development on Route 2A in Lincoln, just outside Lexington's bor- der. HATS has contracted for an allotment of five such reviews each year. The committee met with the National Park Service de- sign team for a presentation of possible development scenarios for Minuteman National Park and Route 2A. Staff, members. Martha Wood was elected to the board in March, after having been appointed in January to serve the two year unexpired term of Elizabeth Flemings. Eleanor Klauminzer was elected to serve in place of Jacquelyn Smith, who was elect- ed to the board of selectmen. Roberta Leviton, housing consultant, has been hired under a grant funded by the State entitled "Strate- gic Planning Grant on Affordable Housing ", to evalu- ate past efforts to produce affordable housing in Lexington, to develop new techniques for producing moderate- or middle- income housing and to analyse administrative requirements for LexHAB. Preliminary Subdivision Plans approved: none Definitive Subdivison Plans approved: Sunset Ridge, off Buckman Drive - five lots; Mason's Hollow, off Massachusetts Avenue - seven dwelling units; Lowell Court, off Lowell Street - two lots; Grassland Street development, off Grassland Street - six lots. Preliminary Subdivision Plans disapproved: Birch - knoll Subdivision, off Lowell Street - thirteen lots. Definitive Subdivision Plans disapproved: none Definitive Subdivision Plans withdrawn: Pheasant Brook Estates - Section II, off Butterfield Road and Maple Tree Lane (version one) - sixteen lots; Lincoln Park Drive, off Lincoln Street - four lots; Beechwood Lane, off Hill Street - seven lots. Airport Expansion Fans Local Interest The Hanscom Field Advisory Commission had a busy year dealing with a draft of The Generic Environ- mental Impact Report (GEIR) that aroused much local interest. The GEIR was prepared to help the airport and sur- rounding communities plan for future expansion. It projected two different growth rate scenarios, of two and five percent, for the airport. The commission then met with selectmen and citizens to discuss the report and its possible impacts. A significant portion of the commission's time was spent considering some 12 proposals for commuter 64 Environment airline or helicopter service for Hanscom. None materialized, and commission members have observed a number of these fade in the face of economic reali- ties in the past few years. An instrument landing system for runway 11 is nearly completed. It should help bring about long term noise reduction. As a result of citizen input, the noise from single - engine aircraft will now be factored into monthly reports which Massport, operators of the field, prepare for the commission. Land Management Top Conservation Aim Building a boardwalk in Hayden Woods. L /R: Andy Gubisch; Charles Wyman, Conservation Administrator; Sarah Doherty. In rear: Chris Gubisch. With over 1000 acres of land under the jurisdiction of the Conservation Commission, the Commission saw its major thrust shift this year from land acquisi- tion to land management. As in past years, the commission's land management efforts benefited from the valuable help of the department of public works and a large number of hard - working volunteers, including conservation land stewards, scouts and other youth groups, Citizens for Lexington Conservation and private citizens. For the first time this year the commission, with support from the town manager and selectmen and an appropriation from town meeting, established a summer conservation lands work crew. Three college students, Chris Gubisch, Andy Gubisch and Sarah Doherty, worked diligently through the summer months clearing trails, building bridges and boardwalks, erecting signs and removing brush. The results of their efforts are clearly visible at the West Farm, Hayden Woods, Whipple Hill, Lower Vine Brook and eight other conservation areas. In all, over 5.6 miles of trail were constructed or improved and 25 signs erected. The highlight of the summer was the construction of a 160 -foot boardwalk through the swamp at Hayden Woods, the materials for which were generously donated by W.R. Grace and Co. The Beal Companies also completed construction of a new access trail over their property leading to Hayden Woods. Three Lexington scouts organized significant conser- vation land improvement projects. Stuart Holland and Joseph Angelo completed major trail improvement projects at the Paint Mine conservation area, while Michael Barth constructed a trail to serve the new Turning Mill Pond area off Grove Street. The fourth annual Lexington Clean and Green Campaign, chaired by Conservation Administrator Charles Wyman, saw the involvement of hundreds of Lexington citizens in cleaning and clearing at all major conservation areas. Almost every youth group in Lexington volunteered to help in this now tradi- tional spring clean -up. Ronald Gallagher, a graduate student in Environ- mental Affairs at Tufts University, spent one day a week interning at the conservation office during fall 1986. He was a big help in compiling records of almost 20 years of wetlands hearings and assist- ing on special wetlands projects. The Stewardship Committee under the leadership of John Andrews continues to grow in numbers of volun- teers and areas "adopted ", and in the work local committees do at conservation areas. Stewards' suggestions and comments were used to set priorities for the conservation lands work crew and the DPW. The stewardship committee also worked with abutters and other interested citizens in developing a land management plan for the Poor Farm conservation area. After more than a century of town ownership, the Poor Farm was transferred to the Conservation Com- mission's jurisdiction in 1983. Following lengthy discussions and a public hearing, implementation of the plan began in the fall with meadow reclamation and the construction of a trail by neighborhood volunteers. In an effort to preserve the rural tradition of Lexington, the commission continues to promote farming activities in town. Local farmers, leasing 23 acres of conservation land in 1986 for vege- tables, hay and livestock use, grew a variety of market crops which were then sold locally. Commu- nity gardeners leased 85 garden plots on conserva- tion land at Dunback Meadow, Idylwilde Farm and Shaker Glen. Land acquisition. No conservation land was acquired in 1986, but the commission continued its efforts to complete the master plan. Negotiations were held Environment 65 Conservation Conservation Commission. L/R seated: Francis Smith; Joyce Miller, Chairman; John Oberteuffer; Joel Adler. Standing: Linda Gaudet, Secretary; Angela Frick; Charles Wyman, Administrator. Absent: David Williams; John Willson. with several landowners during the year, and it is possible that one or more proposals will be present- ed to the 1987 Town Meeting. Wetlands. The Pheasant Brook subdivision between Woburn and Maple Streets contributed heavily to the increased number of wetlands hearings. In all the commission reviewed 42 applications for work in or near wetlands, of which 34 were approved, five denied, and three were still under consideration at year's end. Major projects approved included new residential developments at Mason's Hollow, Katandin Woods, Sunset Ridge and Grassland Street. Conservation Administration. Joyce Miller and John Oberteuffer were re- elected as chairman and vice - chairman respectively of the commission. Ruth Williams stepped down after five years of loyal service as commissioner, and John Willson was appointed in her place. The commission lost its dedicated secretary, Bebe Fallick, when she moved upstairs to become town clerk, but was very fortu- nate to find a capable successor, Linda Gaudet. Preservation of open land and protection of wetlands are responsibilities of the Conservation Commission. The seven - member commission's deliberations include implementing the Master Plan for the acquisition of open lands for passive recreation. The commission also holds public hearings under its statutory authority to protect wetlands in the town. These hearings on land development projects, from swimming pools to office buildings, are intended to protect Lexington wetlands from illegal filling or pollution and to protect adjacent properties from increased flooding problems. The management of land acquired for the town, which now includes over 1000 acres of woods, swamps and fields, involves mowing, providing access for recreational use, developing trail systems, supporting community gardens and leased farm plots, trash clean -up, stream cleaning and landscape improvements. Chiesa Farm. 66 Environment Conservation Summary 1964 -1986 Year(s) 148.0 9,961 (reimbursement unavailable) Reimbursements Net Cost 15.2 Voted /Given Acres Total Cost Federal State to Town TOTAL LAND ACQUISITION 64.6 1046.3 $5,047,786 $335,406 $1,199,031 $3,513,349 Concord Avenue Area '71,'79$ 29.9 102,890 - - -- 49,534 53,356 Whipple Hill '63'66- 7'74'77* 119.6 142,489 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 *# 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 *# 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 *# 98.5 339,235 42,069 147,200 149,966 Hayden Woods '69'77 -8'81* 78.9 152,598 68,304 38,540 45,754 Juniper Hill '70'72'74# 28.4 120,413 - - -- 56,872 63,541 Simonds Brook North '70'76 -7'82# 57.7 291,736 38,526 131,600 121,610 Hastings Sanctuary '71 1.7 6,000 - - -- - - -- 6,000 Burlington Strip '71'77* 8.6 106,097 - - -- - - -- 106,097 Waltham Street Farms '72'76 -7 *# 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 '73# 6.2 gift - - -- - - -- - - -- Shaker Glen '73 16.8 85,636 - - -- 41,143 44,493 Liberty Heights '74* 5.5 9,596 - - -- 4,618 4,978 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 - - -- 100,000 100,000 Parker Meadow '76'79'80 17.7 237,000 - - -- 60,000 177,000 Chiesa Farm '76'85 23.1 1,592,500 - - -- 46,125 1,546,375 Bowman Park Expansion '75 1.2 18,000 - - -- 9,000 9,000 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) '77'78'85# 9.7 5,000 - - -- - - -- 5,000 Munroe Brook pond (Kahn /Quinn) '85# 3.1 gift - - -- - - -- - - -- TOTAL CONSERVATION RESTRICTIONS AND EASEMENTS 148.0 9,961 (reimbursement unavailable) Potter's Pond '80# 15.2 gift Vine Brook '69'74'76'81# 9.8 9,961 Munroe Brook '73'74'77184'85# 64.6 gift Whipple Hill 174# 0.4 gift Edison (Katandin h Cranberry Hill) 176'77# (26.4) license Upper Vine Brook 180# 0.7 gift Tophet Swamp/Kiln Brook '81'83'85'86# 34.3 gift Battleview '81# 1.0 gift Juniper Basin '74# 2.6 gift Shaker Glen 175# 0.5 gift Pine Grove 175# 0.5 gift Drummer Boy Green '77# 6.1 gift Spring Street '79# 0.4 gift Dunback Meadow '82'85# 5.6 gift West Farm '85# 1.0 gift Valleyfield Street '85# 1.0 gift Cranberry Hill '85# 3.9 gift Chiesa Farm 186# 0.3 gift Bowman Park '86# 0.1 gift * All /part Town -owned transfer #All /part gift Environment 67 Building/ Inspection: Activity Level Stays High Construction activity in 1986 has remained at a high level although value of construction has dipped slightly due to a decrease in commercial project starts, the Building Commissioner reports. Commer- cial development was marked by the completion of Custance Place on Bedford Street and the Ledgemont office building on Hayden Avenue. A new office building at the old lumber yard site on Bedford Street is under construction, and Kite's End, an office building at the corner of Waltham Street and Concord Avenue, was completed. Residential construction saw the completion and occupancy of several homes in subdivisions at Pheas- ant Brook Estates, Tidd Circle, Valleyfield Road, TOTAL PERMIT ACTIVITY Year* Bldg. Elec. Plbg /Gas 1986 768 848 691 1985 776 824 617 1984 774 831 647 1983 748 718 618 1982 730 718 571 East Emerson Road and Hampton Road; the start of construction on homes in subdivisions at Sunset Ridge and Dover Lane, as well as new homes on sev- eral isolated lots throughout town, including an energy- efficient home on Emerald Street built by Minuteman Regional Vocational High School. In addi- tion several rental units have been completed in the former Franklin School on Stedman Road. Four new buildings on this site are still under construction. In addition, construction also began on 51 rental units at Countryside Manor on Woburn Street and on units at Mason's Hollow off Massachusetts Avenue. Alterations to existing dwellings continued at a high level, with many new additions, decks, sheds, wood stoves and swimming pools. Reported value of Single Multi Additions/ Wood /Coal all construction ** Family Family Alterations Burning stoves $30,167,325 79 8 * ** 583 50 33,354,110 73 1 * * ** 602 57 43,375,847 47 1 587 78 14,603,888 80 * * * ** 1 * * * * ** 531 73 13,633,155 27 - 432 111 * All construction categories not included ** Actual construction valuation is higher * ** 51 apartments * * ** Franklin School conversion /38 units total * * * ** Includes 44 condominiums * * * * ** Muzzey School conversion /71 condominiums PART II - More explicit breakdown of building permits New units - Residential 143* New units - Commercial 1 Additions - Residential 259 Additions - Commercial 3 Repairs and alterations 222 Stoves and Fireplaces 50 Swimming pools 6 Roofing and Siding 87 * Includes one single family residence converted to a two family dwelling The building department is also responsible for The Building Code Board of Appeals meets as required enforcing the Lexington Zoning By -Law. The Table to decide on variances to the State Building Code. below shows the level of activity in these areas. This board met three times in 1986 with variances granted for two new single family dwellings from requirements for bedroom window sizes. The board Commercial vehicles in residential area 10 also voted to allow Lumberyard Office Building (57 Business in residential area 17 Bedford Street) to substitute a sprinkler system for a reduction in fire - retardant rating in a garage Illegal apartments 11 ceiling. Junkyards 10 The Sealer of Weights and Measures, a part -time Signs 12 employee under the jurisdiction of the building department, reported in his annual check of the Accessory apartments /2 family houses 68 accuracy of all weights and measuring devices in Working without building permit 34 commercial or public use within town, that the number of inspections has increased slightly while Handicap access violations 6 inaccuracies and condemnations of devices are down. Accident /Fire damage reports 54 Food weighing inaccuracies under or short were found less frequently in all products in 1986 than in Posting of unsafe structures 3 1985, with produce weights most numerous among those incorrect. If people believe there is a measuring/ 68 Environment Building / Inspection weighing problem in town, they may contact the building department for investigation. Sealer of Weights and Measures 1985 1986 Payroll $3380 3500 Expenses $ 120 250 Personnel (part time) 1 1 Sealing fees collected $1516 1863 No prosecutions, hearings or court cases occurred in either year. 1985 1986 Measuring Devices* Adjusted 22 24 Sealed 261 262 Not sealed (found innacurate) 20 4 Condemned 4 1 Weight /Measurement of food products for sale Total number tested 462 473 Number correct 374 406 Incorrect: under 56 36 over 32 30 *School scales also checked. School Rehab Projects Under PBC scrutiny The 1986 Town Meeting approved $11,870,000 of a $13,640,000 bond issue for renovation of elementary, middle and high schools. This work is expected to be completed over a period of two to three years under the jurisdiction of the Permanent Building Committee in conjunction with the School Committee. Included within the scope of the work are upgrading buildings to provide uninterrupted access by handi- capped persons, major roof rehabilitation and com- pliance with current requirements of the state building code and fire protection systems. The project also provides for renovations designed to improve classroom space. Some schools will gain additions to provide library facilities and a better use of existing space. The high school auditorium and main entrance will be revamped to improve the physical environment which is presently unsatisfac- tory, both visually and acoustically. Other improvements include repaving and landscaping, some carpeting, painting, window replacement and removal of asbestos still remaining in boiler rooms. In May the architectural firm of Korslund, LeNormand and Quann, Inc. (KLQ) was hired to design the Bridge and Bowman schools. This was decided mainly due to the emergency situation caused by the Bridge school fire and the satisfactory performance of KLQ in pre - pairing the school needs study (the basic document being used in this project). In July, work started on repairs to Bridge school. This work was completed in time for school reopening in September. In September, the committee hired Andrew Chartwell Co. to provide construction consulting services for the duration of the project. Also, with the assist- ance of the construction consultant, the committee reviewed proposals and conducted interviews with architects and engineers for design services to complete the remaining schools. In October, the committee chose Briggs Associates to complete plans for roofing work, and TAMS Associates for the remaining architectural work. Presently, design work on all of the schools is in full swing. An information session for Bridge and Bowman schools was held on November 6. Information sessions for the remainder of the schools will be held subsequent to completion of preliminary designs in January 1987. The major construction effort for the project is planned to start at the close of school in June. Permanent Building Committee. L/R seated: Theodore Edson; William Kennedy, Chairman; Mary Lou Touart. Standing: John Kennedy; Ian Aitchison, Construction Consultant; Herbert Grossimon; Kenneth Laurence; Emanuele Coscia, DPW; James Maclnnes, Schools. Environment 69 Board of Appeals: More Variance Petitions 0- RE ! I BW Iwo" i Board of Appeals. L /R: Associates Eric Clarke, William Hays; Natalie Riffin, Vice Chairman; Elinor Greenway, Administrative Clerk; Associates Mary Miley, Susan Beck; Thomas Taylor, Chairman; members Anne Scigliano, Clarence Turner. Property owners, squeezed by a decreasing supply of buildable lots and increasing land costs, turned more to expanding existing structures and building on substandard lots. So observes the Board of Appeals after tackling an increase in requests for variances during 1986. Briefly, zoning by -law (Section 3.2.2) gives the board authority to grant variances, under specified conditions, i.e., circumstances relating to soil conditions, shape or topography of such land or structures where strict enforcement of the by -law would involve substantial hardship to the petition- er, without significant detriment to the neighbor- hood. During 1986, the board acted on 103 petitions. While requests for special permits (60) continued to exceed variances (37), the difference is narrowing. 70 Environment Sixteen petitions for variances of dimensional controls were sought for additions to existing structures; seven for garages, six for decks and five for other structures. Pools led the number of petitions for special per- mits, followed by requests to expand non - conforming dwellings and the continued use of non - conforming dwellings. A major project before the board last year was the request by Katandin Woods Limited Partnership for a comprehensive special permit to construct 128 apart- ment units on 11.97 acres of land at the intersec- tion of Wood Street and Hartwell Avenue. Two public hearings were followed by several open deliberative sessions. Acting on input from several other boards, members voted unanimously to grant the special permit, finding the proposal, which includes 26 low and moderate income units, as "reasonable and consistent with local needs ". Fourteen conditions were attached to the permit in an effort to safe- guard the integrity of the proposal. In all its decisions, the board weighs heavily the provisions of the zoning by -law and possible neigh- borhood impact, and welcomes guidance from the planning board and other town boards. In September, the board unanimously elected Vice - Chairman Natalie H. Riffin as chairman, replacing Thomas G. Taylor, who declined re- election. Robert M. Gary, who was appointed to a second five -year term, was elected vice chairman. In June, longtime administrative clerk Evelyn Cole retired. Elinor Greenway was appointed to succeed her. Board of Appeals members visit Cotting School site. School representative stands second from right. Board of Appeals 1986 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 the Lexington Town Clerk. January 1. 17 Carriage Dr., Harriett and David Korff. A special permit was granted for the continued use of a single - family house as located. 2. 5 Forbes Rd., Unitrode Corp. A special permit (SPS) was granted to operate a cafeteria within the building for the convenience of employees. 3. Land at Hartwell Ave. & Wood St., Katandin Woods Limited Partnership. A Comprehensive Permit was requested to allow applicant to construct and operate a residential development to be known as "Katandin Woods Apartments" at the intersection of Hartwell Avenue and Wood Street. Discussion was continued to February 27. February 4. 727 Marrett Rd., Sheraton Lexington Motor Inn. A special permit was granted for an addition to the existing kitchen. 5. 93 Hancock St., Lexington Gardens. A two -year special permit was granted to allow the storage and sale of supplementary nursery items and to be open the three Sundays before Christmas in 1986 and 1987. (expires 2/12/88) 6. 57R Taft Ave., Amy and Mark Grossman. A special permit was granted for the continued use of the house as a residence. 7. 49 Dexter Rd., Norman Schuler. A variance from dimensional controls was granted to allow a garage to remain as located. 8. Land at Hartwell Ave. & Wood St., Katandin Woods Limited Partnership. Comprehensive Permit. Deliber- ations were continued to March. March 9. 10 Pleasant St., Wilson Farm, Inc. A two -year special permit was granted allowing the continuation of the roadside stand and seasonal sale of Christmas trees and greens. (expires 3/1/88) 10. 83 Grant St., Richard McDonough. A variance was granted to allow an existing one -story cape to be converted into a two -story garrison colonial. 11. 27 Muzzey St., Michael H. Kalajian, Tr., Kayn Realty Trust. A special permit was granted for the use of the premises as an office building for general office use by Precision Prosthetic Dental Labs, Inc., and for rental to other tenants for general office use. 12. Land at Hartwell Ave. & Wood St., Katandin Woods Limited Partnership. After three deliberative ses- sions, a six -month Comprehensive Permit was granted, with 14 conditions, to allow applicant to construct and operate a residential development known as "Katandin Woods Apartments ". This permit would be deemed abandoned and invalid unless the work author- ized by it shall have been commenced by 10/2/86. Additional six -month extensions may be granted. April 13. 72 Oak St., Ira and Joanne Crowe. A variance from dimensional controls was granted to allow the addition of a gable and a dormer on a non - conforming dwelling. 14. 15 Henderson Rd., Daniel and Maria Grosshans. A variance from dimensional controls was granted to allow an addition to the front of a single - family house. 16. 324 Concord Ave., Edward Conboy. A request for a variance from dimensional controls to allow a shed to remain as located was denied. 17. 8 Tyler Rd., Fernando & Maria Silva. A special permit was granted for an inground swimming pool. 18. 550 Lowell St., Frank Compagnone, Jr. A special permit was granted for an inground swimming pool. 19. 42 Buckman Dr., Irving Berstein. A special permit was granted for an inground swimming pool. 20. 22 Spring St., Eric Cohen & Gillian Emmons. A variance from dimensional controls (sideyard setback) was granted to allow a two -story rear addition. 21. 2 Forest St., Fay Bussgang. A variance from dimensional controls was granted to add a vestibule and steps to the front entrance. 22. 81 Oak St., James Anderson. A request for a variance to add a garage was denied. May 23. 7 Brandon St., John & Mary Johansson. A special permit was granted to expand a non - conforming house by raising the roof. 24. 330 Woburn St., Shell Oil Company. Special permits were granted to the new owners for the con- tinued use of the property as a gas station and for a standing internally illuminated sign. 25. Land at Woburn St., Woodhaven Realty. A special permit (SPS) was granted for the development of Countryside Manor on land rezoned to RD by the 1985 Town Meeting. 26. 10 Muzzey St., Restaurant Le Bellecour. A request for a special permit to expand the restaurant was denied. Environment 71 Board of Appeals 27. 915 Waltham St., Wacky Willies, Inc. A special permit for a take out food service at a gasoline station was withdrawn with the Board's approval. 28. 93 Hancock St., Lexington Gardens. The special permit granted on February 13, 1986, was amended to delete any reference to Sunday openings from the last week in April to the first week in June. 29. 294 Woburn St., Mary C. Pedrotti. A five -year special permit was granted to continue the operation of a telephone answering service. (expires 5/14/91) 30. 42 Middle St., Benjamin: K• Hannah Potter. A special permit was granted for an above - ground swim- ming pool. 31. 52 Dexter Rd., J.M. & Barbara Ramsey. A variance from dimensional controls was granted to remodel and enlarge an existing sunporch. 32. 537 Lowell St., Hugh M. Leichtman. A special permi t was granted until 5/18/87 for the continued use of a remodeled barn for living quarters. 33. 307 Wood St., James V. Cosgrove. A two -year special permit was granted to continue the operation of a roadside stand and seasonal sale of Christmas trees and greens. (expires 7/1/88) 34. 39 Cary Ave., Ronald & Gail Colwell. A special permit was granted for the continued use of a single family house as located. 42. 33 Barberry Rd., Frances & David Grey. A special permit for the continued use of a single - family house was granted. July 43. 324 Concord Ave., Edward Conboy. A temporary special permit was granted to maintain a utility shed in its present location until September 30, 1986. 44. 16 Lake St., Richard Bechtel. A special permit for an addition to a legal non - conforming house was granted. 45. 664 Marrett Rd., Franklin & Elizabeth Snell. A special permit was granted for an above - ground swim- ming pool. 46. 1640 -1644 Massachusetts Ave., Uniglobe The Travel Professionals. A special permit was granted for a projecting sign. 47. 3 Meriam St., Shoes By Lara. A special permit was granted for a projecting sign. 48. 153 North St., James Manganello, Tr. A request for a special permit to construct a one -story addi- tion to an existing non - conforming commercial build- ing was denied. 49. 10 Hillside Ter., C.J.Snow & Gabrielle Condron Schmitt. A variance of dimensional controls was granted to replace the removed portions of the deck and stairs. June 50. 177 Massachusetts Ave., Arty's Restaurant. A 35. 24 Peacock Farm Rd., John R. Hauser. A variance special permit was granted to use a portion of the from dimensional controls was granted to allow an lower level of the restaurant as a function room with addition to be constructed. seating for 30 persons. 36. 12 Baskin Rd., Francisco & Arlyn Silva - Tulla. A August variance from dimensional controls was granted to allow an addition to be constructed. 51. 23 Appletree Lane, Valentine Tocci. A request for a variance from dimensional controls to erect a 37. 16 Slocum Rd., Barbara Palant. A variance from structure to enclose an swimming pool was denied. dimensional controls was granted to add a garage. 38. 11 Nichols Rd., Lawrence & Aileen Makovich. A special permit was granted for the continued use of a shed. 39. 52 Lowell St., Rosina Busa. A one -year special permit was granted for the continuation of a roadside stand and seasonal sale of Christmas trees and greens at Sun Valley Farms. (expires 6/1/87) 40. 177 Massachusetts Ave., Arty's Restaurant, Inc. Request for special permit to use a portion of the lower level as function room. Hearing postponed to July 24. 41. 1775 Massachusets Ave., Paul Mammola, Tr., P & M Realty Trust of 1986. An appeal from a decision of the Building Commissioner limiting the number of work stations in a beauty salon was withdrawn with the Board's approval. 72 Environment 52. 140 Emerson Gardens Rd., Beverly Enterprises. A special permit was granted for a standing sign to identify the approach to East Village Nursing Home. 53. 54 Gleason Rd., Arthur & Marilyn Berner. A special permit was granted for the continued use of the house and deck. 54. 4 Cutler Farm Rd., John F. Cook. A special permit was granted for an inground swimming pool. 55. 1845 Massachusetts Ave., Sebastian's. A special permit was granted for take -out food service. 56. 12 Solomon Pierce Rd., Bernard Huang. A special permit was granted for a tennis court. 57. 15 Moon Hill Rd., Kay L. Kuhne. A request for a variance to permit an accessory apartment on a septic system was withdrawn with the Board's approval. Board of Appeals 58. 5 Audubon Rd., Martha & Robert Martin. A special permit was granted to expand an existing dormer on a legal non - conforming house. 59. 365 Concord Ave., Bella Markarians. A request for a special permit to convert a one - family dwelling to a two - family dwelling was withdrawn with the Board's approval. September 60. 30 Grove St., Eleanor & James Cosgrove. A variance granted 5/8/36 was modified by removing the condition that the property can only be occupied by William J. Cosgrove or members of his family. 61. 1640 -1644 Massachusetts Ave., Claire & Daniel Mager. A special permit was granted for a packaging and mailing service. 62. 55 Albemarle Ave., Marguerite & Robert Gaudet. A variance from dimensional controls (net floor area) was granted to allow an accessory apartment. 63. 8 Larchmont Lane, Jill & Joe Butler. A variance from dimensional controls was granted for front and side additions. 64. 34 Grapevine Ave., Roy and Serena Crystal. A variance from dimensional controls was granted to add a chimney. 65. 83 Pleasant St., Isaac and Lili Silvera. A variance from dimensional controls was granted to add a garage. 66. 8 Woodland Rd., James Fiore. A request for a variance from dimensional controls for an addition was denied. 67. 221 East Emerson Rd., Michael & Diana Rubin. A special permit was granted to construct an inground swimming pool. October 73. 14 Tower Rd., Kenneth & Louise Kreutziger. The Board granted variances from dimensional controls for a front -entry porch and steps, a two -story addition and screen porch but denied the requested variances for a greenhouse and a new deck and stairs. 74. 11 Pearl St., Min -Chang Lee. A special permit was granted to add a shed dormer to the second floor of a non - conforming dwelling. 75. 9 Kendall Rd., Robert Munck. The request for a variance from dimensional controls to add a garage was denied. 76. 45 Solomon Pierce Rd., Trudy Sack & Robert Bund. A special permit was granted to construct an inground swimming pool. 77. 453 Concord Ave., The Cotting School, Inc. The request is for a special permit in accordance with Use Regulations Schedule, Table 1, to construct additions to the existing building. The hearing was postponed to November 13 with the Board's approval. 78. 1 Ames Ave., David & Faye Lieb. A variance from dimensional controls was granted to add an enclosed porch with deck above. 79. 6 School St., John Hubbard. A request for a variance from dimensional controls to allow the addition of a dormer and deck to a non - conforming rear building was denied. 80. 15 Westwood Rd., Jonathan & Virginia Longley. A variance of dimensional controls was granted to allow construction of an addition. 81. 90 Lowell St., Melvin Savage. A two -year special permit was granted to Dr. Savage to conduct a dental practice in his home three days a week. (expires October 1988) 68. 4 Jean Rd., John & Susan Brotherston. A variance 82• 26 Hathaway Rd., Joseph Vaccaro. A special from dimensional controls (front yard setback) was permit was granted for an inground swimming pool. granted to add a two -car garage with bedroom above. 69. 30 Shirley St., Robert Knowlton & Mary Edwards. A variance from dimensional controls was granted to maintain an existing carport. 83. 10 Maguire Rd., Itek Corporation. A two -year special permit was granted to reserve an area for future parking spaces required for new building additions. (expires 10/25/88) 70. 365 Concord Ave., Bella Markarians. A variance 84. 95 Hayden Ave., Beal and Company, Inc. A from Table I, Use Regulations Schedule, was granted special permit was granted for a standing sign. to allow construction of a two - familv dwelling. 71. 191 Spring St., 191 Spring Street Trust. A request for a special permit (SPS) to develop three additional buildings, parking facilities and struc- tures was denied. 85. Land at Hartwell Ave. & Wood St., Katandin Woods Limited Partnership. A six -month extension of the comprehensive permit, granted on April 2, 1986, was requested and granted. The extension will expire on 4/2/87. 72. 191 Spring St., 191 Spring Street Trust. A November variance from dimensional controls (frontage) was granted to allow the property to be used with 70 feet 86. 11 Nichols Rd., Lawrence & Aileen Makovich. A of frontage in the CR District. special permit was granted to expand the second floor of a non - conforming dwelling. Environment 73 Board of Appeals 87. 24 Lincoln St., Hayden Precision Teams. A two - year special permit was granted to sell Christmas trees and wreaths outside the Hayden Ice Skating Facility the first three weekends in December. (expires 12/20/87) 88. 58 Oak St., Jon & Myla Kabat -Zinn. A variance from dimensional controls was granted to construct an addition. 89. 29 Peacock Farm Rd., Marvin & Marilyn Litvak. A variance from dimensional controls was granted to allow construction of a two -car garage. weekday opening hours from the Friday after Thanks- giving through December 23. (These permits are for three years and will expire on 12/23/88.) 97. 323 Marrett Rd., John Rebelo for Dunkin' Donuts. A special permit was granted to erect and internally illuminate two signs. December 98. 231 Bedford St., Carmen & Annette Lombardo. The request for a variance to allow a remodeled entrance to a commercial building was denied. 90. 1729 Massachusetts Ave., The Coffee Connection. 99. 13 Donald St., John P. McCadden. A special Special permits were granted to allow fast -food permit was granted for the continued use of a house service and take -out service in addition to the and deck. The request for a variance to enclose the permitted retail sale of food. deck was denied. 91. 959 Waltham St., Lexington Lodge of Elks. A 100. 150 East St., Doran Greenhouses, Inc. Special special permit was granted to allow the parking of permits to continue the operation of a roadside stand seven trailers to be used for the distribution of and permission for the seasonal sale of Christmas telephone books from 11/24/86 to 4/15/87. trees and wreaths were granted. (These permits are for two years and will expire on December 31, 1988.) 92. 453 Concord Ave., The Cotting School, Inc. A special permit was granted to construct additions 101. 8 Emerald St., The Lexington Rotary Club. The to the existing buildings (formerly Krebbs School). request for a variance to allow a deck to remain in the front yard as constructed was denied. 93. 53 -55 Bedford St., A & D Realty Trust. A vari- ance from dimensional controls was granted to enclose 102. 20 Fair Oaks Ter., Yvonne Yekta. Request for a a loading platform on a commercial building. variance to allow construction of a dwelling on an 8,600 sq.ft. lot in the RS district was postponed to 94. 60 Bedford St., Walgreens. A special permit was January 8, 1987 with the Board's approval. granted to internally illuminate two existing signs. 95. 26 Freemont St. Christin Worcester. A variance from dimensional controls was granted to allow a deck to be rebuilt and enclosed. 96. 1265 Massachusetts Ave., Seasons Four, Inc. Special permits were granted to allow the seasonal sale of Christmas trees and wreaths and to extend the 74 Environment 103. 39 Valleyfield St., Richard P. Domings. An appeal from the decision of the Building Commissioner denying a building permit. The decision was over- turned and the Building Commissioner directed to issue a building permit provided that the permit application complies with the zoning and building laws in all other respects. Recreation: Capital Projects Playi Recreation Committee. L /R: Brian Adley; Carolyn Wilson; Judith Marshall, Chairman; Sam Nablo; Robert Eby; Joan Halverson, Recreation Director. Lights up! at Center Field Number TWO. FY 85 FY 86 PAYROLL $116,671 $134,113 EXPENSES 19,400 19,580 PERSONNEL Full Time 1 1 Part Time 100+ 100+ Reimbursement to General Fund Program Income $ 92,573 $ 96,366 Revolving Fund 6,351 4,366 Special Needs Reimbrusement 3,740 *4,575 Gift Fund 3,325 6,030 Total $105,989 $111,409 * Anticipated T he 1986 Town Meeting approved three capital provements for recreation. The first pro ded for improved lighting of the four light- tennis courts. New fixtures are now in place to be ready for the Spring 1987 tennis season. A second warrant article funded improvement of Bowman School's playing field. Work on this project will commence in the spring of 1987 and provide for better drainage to deal with the water problem as well as add fill and regrade the area. Lighting of the Center 2 softball field completed the warrant requests. The standard and lights are in place with final electrical hookup scheduled for the spring. The recreation committee is already planning special festivities for the first game under the lights. Phase I of the Lincoln Street playing field and park land, a 1985 Capital request, is almost completed. Two new all— purpose playing fields have been constructed, vented and shaped to facilitate proper drainage. The fields have been accepted by the town and have had active use by the Lexington High School soccer team as well as other groups and teams. Ralph Lord, Athletic Director for the Lexington schools has said "It has been a great asset to the high school program." The appropriation also provided for screening between the field and neighbors. An advisory committee formed to help design the Life Quality 75 Recreation landscaping has selected a "living hedge" border. This committee is designing a complete plan of the area to include additional field construction, an exercise course, a playground, fenced parking, a storage building, and additional landscaping of the entire recreation complex. Pool and "Old Res ". The largest expenditure of the recreation budget is devoted to the Pool and the Reservoir. Staffing these facilities continues to be a challenge especially in late August when students return to school. This past year's closing on August 30 was not a hardship due to the cool weather. Some of the programs offered at the pool this year, in addition to the traditional Red Cross lessons, included swim lessons for the Special Needs Camp, Aquasize for adults, as well as free swim for the LABB students. The Summer Swim Team's winning season gave pleasure to everyone. Public Relations. In our continuing effort to increase awareness of our changing array of programs, the committee tried two new approaches. The 1986 Summer Program brochure was distributed as an insert to the Lexington Minute Man. An even more successful vehicle was town wide mailing of the fall brochure. Special Needs. In cooperation with a newly organized group of parents of special needs children, a four week summer camp was instituted. The committee and director worked with an outside consultant to provide a day camp at the Bridge School for 14 youngsters five to 15 years old. Due to the outstanding success of this program, we further contracted for two new fall programs with the Alternative Leisure Company. Swim lessons are conducted at Hayden Recreation Centre and a "Friday Night Live" program uses local resources for special trips and activities. Other programs designed for this population include a Sing Along Chorus for teens, a trip program for the LABB students and an extended day program. Pre - School. A very active Pre- School PTA has kept the committee aware of their needs and wishes. One new program for this age group is "Movin' Around ", which is an exercise and movement group for six months to two and a half year olds and their mothers. The Drop -In Center opened in early December at a new location. Due to overcrowding at the High School, it was necessary to relocate this program to the ground floor of the former Munroe School. The Lexington Preschool PTA collected and assembled all the toys and equipment in the new facility. Representatives of the Pre - School PTA are working with the recreation director and committee to study and evaluate existing playgrounds in the town and make appropriate recommendations for improvements. The committee appreciates this assistance. Hershey Track Meet. Recreation tries to support a wide variety of programs. One of the more successful was the Hershey Track Meet, a national competition for nine to 15 year olds sponsored by Hershey Chocolate Company. Lexington's runoff sent 24 youngsters to the state meet in Braintree where nine year old Bing Chou was selected to compete at the national meet and receive an all expense paid trip to Hershey, Pennsylvania. Adult Programs. A new adult event that proved successful was the Spring Mixed Doubles Tennis Tournament held on Memorial Day. This friendly competition made all participants feel like winners. Student Government Day. For the first time, the recreation director and the committee chairman were involved in the High School Student Government Day in March. Anita Kirmani became director for a day and visited recreation areas, studied a budget issue, and presented her findings to the students serving as town manager and other related committees. It was refreshing to have Anita's contribution to our discussion, and we enjoyed being included in this worthwhile student activity. In closing, we would remind Lexington citizens of the Gift Book which spotlights recreational needs throughout the town. The committee generally meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 8:00 pm in Room G -1 of the Town Office Building. Every citizen's ideas are welcomed! Guides Give Groups Free Tours The Lexington Battle Green is among the most his- toric places to visit for many tourists coming to the Boston area. The year 1986 has been a busy one for the guides, especially since no new guides were added this year. Our senior guides were on the Green June to October to greet the tourists and tell them the story of April 19, 1775, and Lexington's early history. Two free tours, planned for Lexington residents, were scheduled for August 19 and 26. Rain cancelled the tour on the 19th, but a substantial number turned out on the 26th. 76 Life Quality The total number of tourists registering at the Vis- itors Center in 1986 was 91,978, over 12,500 more than in 1985. Any Lexington group wishing to have a free tour of the Battle Green may call the Director of Guides, Cornelius P. Cronin. Applications for new guides over 14 years of age are available at the Visitors Center. Recreation FEES # Programs Swim Programs Summer 86 Tags Guest Fees Lessons General Swim Pool General Swim Res Tennis Summer 85 Length Staff Attendance 3 -3 week sessions 85 days 40 79 days I- 5232 795+ 569 /day 235 /day $44,704.00 13,184.00 $53,610.00 7,766.59 6,681.00 Youth Lessons 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 Fees 11 $64,293 $87,160 $89,298 $92,573 $96,438 Reimbursements 2,870 2,087 2,978 3,740 *4,575 Revolving Fund 1,182 4,321 3,981 6,351 4,366 Gift Fund -- -- -- 3,325 6,030 Total $68,345 $93,568 $96,257 $1052989 $111,409 FEES # Programs Swim Programs Summer 86 Tags Guest Fees Lessons General Swim Pool General Swim Res Tennis Summer 85 Length Staff Attendance 3 -3 week sessions 85 days 40 79 days I- 5232 795+ 569 /day 235 /day $44,704.00 13,184.00 $53,610.00 7,766.59 6,681.00 Youth Lessons 8 weeks 3 395 1,403.00 2,454.00 Youth Tournament 1 week 3 11 -- 11.00 Sign -in 14 weeks 3 425 369.00 67.30 Reservations see booth 132.00 Tennis Booth /Id 16 weeks 3 511 2,296.00 2,471.00 Adult Tournament 3 weekends Office 77 199.00+ adm 198.50 Memorial Day Tournament 1 day Office 28 adm 45.00 Adult Programs Adult Gym 35 weeks 5 61 /nt. 4,732.00 7,294.00FY AM Jogging 25 weeks 2 117 /wk 754.00 810.00FY Volleyball 27 weeks 1 52 /week 502.00 1,369.00FY Summer Basketball League 5 weeks 1 26 teams 889.00 500.00 Coed League Softball 15 weeks Office 14 teams 30.00+ adm 140.00 Ballfield Reservations 26 weeks Adm 409+ Adm 3,507.00 Indoor Soccer 17 weeks 1 31 /week 243.00 374.00FY Basketball 12 weeks 1 24 /week 140.00 265.00 Youth Programs Preschool Movement 25 days 3 143 /day 2,507.00 -- Grade 1 - 4 Sports 16 days 6 37 /week 1,443.00 -- Grade 5 & 6 Sports 14 days 5 25.7 /day 1,237.00 -- Grade 4 - 6 Gymnastics 14 days 5 32.5 /day 1,021.00 -- Pepsi Hot -Shot 1 day 3 23 12.00 -- Fall Soccer Clinic 7 weeks 18 225 1,201.00 1,254.00 Summer Tot Lot 8 weeks 2 41 /day 173.00 -- Hershey Track Program 1 day 10 80 293.00 -- Trip Chaperones 4 trips 2 /trip 30 /trip 321.45 Revolving Fund Nashoba Ski Program - Friday 6 days 8 168 618.94 Revolving Fund Thursday 6 days volunteers 123 0.00 Revolving Fund Special Needs Programs Sing Along Chorus 31 weeks 2 19 2,559.00 807.00FY Special Needs Activity Group 21 events 2 13.6 /event 3,769.00 814.00FY Extended Day 16 weeks 3 18/29 2,028.00 1,066.00FY Kids Camp 20 days 5 13.25 4,313.00 2,120.00 Sing Along Singers 20 weeks 2 10 78.70 -- * Anticipated. # Fees based on calendar year. Reimbursements, Revolving Fund, and Gift Fund based on fiscal year (FY). Life Quality 77 Celebrations, and a White Hat To Msgr. Keilty The Town Celebrations Committee (TCC) again orches- trated observances of Patriots' Day, Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Patriots' Day exercises were preceded by the excit- ing recreation of the British retreat to Boston. Colonial troops were commanded by Brig. Gen. John Vann, chairman of the Massachusetts Council of Minutemen; the British column was commanded by Col. Fred Wahl, 64th Regt., White Plains, New York; the narration recited by Herbert Grossimon of the Lexington Minutemen. The event drew some 8,000 spectators. The Youth of Lexington Sunrise Parade was led by Chief Marshal Carla Agostino, president of the Class of 1986, Lexington High School, with chief of staff Michael O'Shaughnessy and division marshals Scott Miller, Kevin O'Brien and their aides from the LHS senior class. Battle Green ceremonies were highlighted by presen- tations of the Lexington Youth Recognition Award to The Rev. Msgr. John P. Keilty, pastor of St. Brigid's Church, was awarded the White Tricorn Hat, symbol of Lexington's "Citizen of the Year." in making the presentation, Lions Club President Arthur Ryan cited Msgr. Keilty's leadership in efforts to provide low and moderate income housing and his generosity in making church facilities available to many community organizations. .11;;=Z:� 7�1 l 78 Life Quality 4+ N t It T' J' Town Celebrations Committee. L/R seated: Karen Gaughan; William Fitzgerald, Chairman; Marion Snow. Standing: Winston Flynn; Frances Mallett; Jean Coates; Robert Jackson; Raymond Flynn. Absent: Paul Jenkins. Carla Agostino and Neal Splaine by Chairman of the Board of Selectmen Paul Marshall; the Cecil K. Harris Award to Stephen Bloom, by Captain Commanding Charles H. Price, Jr., Lexington Minutemen. The coveted White Tricorn Hat, first presented in 1954, was awarded to Rev. Msgr. John P. Keilty, Pastor of St. Brigid's Church and Chaplain of the Lexington Minutemen, by President Arthur Ryan, Jr., Lexington Lions Club. Paul Marshall delivered a welcoming address from the town; Representative Stephen Doran, greetings from the commonwealth. Invocation and benediction were offered by Rev. Peter Meek, Hancock United Church of Christ. Other morning events included the 72nd five -mile Lexington Lions Road Race with 281 runners, and memorial services jointly conducted by Lexington Minutemen and the Daughters of the American Revolu- tion, accompanied by Her Majesty's Consul - Industrial Development, William R. Matthews (a Lexington resident). Float competition judging by Neil Cronin and his committee selected the following floats best depict- ing the theme of this 211th anniversary parade: "Lexington Through the Years." r;.,,,. n;.,,.,,.,, First Prize Lexington Lodge of Elks #2204 Second Prize Lexington Historical Society Honorable Mention Second Season Players Commercial Division First Prize Wilson Farm, Inc. Youth Division First Prize Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School Second Prize Lexington DeMolay Honorable Mention Campfire The afternoon parade was led by Chief Marshal B. Gresh Lattimore, CMDR, USN -R, and his Chief of Staff, Georgia T. Smith, Staff Sgt., USMC -Ret. Town Celebrations Memorial Day. Minutemen fire volley in cemetary honoring Civil War dead. The TCC recognizes that the success of the day was the result of help from many friends. We thank the following sponsors, tirelessly recruited by the Lexington Chamber of Commerce, whose generosity made possible a memorable 211th anniversary Patriots' Day parade: Lexington Lodge of Elks 442204; Battle Green Inn; Stanley Hill Post 4138, American Legion; Shawmut County Bank, N.A.; C &W Transportation, Inc.; Arlex Oil Corp.; Lawhorn Irrigation, Inc.; Michelson's Shoes; Lexington Chamber of Commerce; Wilson Farm, Inc.; Sebastian's; Marshall -Bart- lett, Inc.; Norma Perry & Associates, Inc.; Bay - bank- Harvard Trust; Raytheon -D.C. Heath; Country- side Merchants; Mal's; Knights of Columbus; Sons of Italy; Lexington Savings Bank; Leader Federal, Lexington. MEMORIAL DAY (Monday, May 26, 1986). A contingent of Lexington Minutemen, veterans, clergy and staff held morning memorial ceremonies at Westview Ceme- tery. This group joined other paraders and, led by Chief Marshal Thomas E. Raboin, Lexington Police Department, marched to Munroe Cemetery. Exercises there included an invocation by the Rev. George Papademetriou (who also gave invocations at Westview and Cary Memorial Hall); reading of General Logan's Address of the Day for the First Memorial Day, by Neal Splaine (LHS '86); and recitation of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, by Fiona Rotberg (LHS '86). Other observances were held at Cary Memorial Hall, the Old Burying Ground and the Battle Green. VETERANS DAY (Tuesday, November 11, 1986). Chief Marshal Angus MacIver, VFW Post 43007, led the parade to the Green for commemorative ceremonies. This year, observances included a wreath - laying ceremony to honor the POW /MIAs. Lexington family members of PFC Paul King, U.S. Special Forces, listed as missing in action since 1968, attended the ceremonies at the invitation of the TCC and Selectmen. This report would not be complete without special thanks from the TCC to the board of selectmen, town manager, Lexington High School Band, Lexington Minutemen, so many helpful town departments, and those numerous private citizens, businessmen and public corporations, clergy and organizations whose financial, physical and moral support helped us to achieve our expectations in 1986. FY 85 FY 86 Appropriated $ 7,500 $ 10,000 (An additional $10,000+ was donated by the organizations listed.) Sister Cities Mark 20 Years of Friendship For the past 20 years the Lexington Sister City Committee has supported the people -to- people program between Lexington and its sister city, Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Mexico, where Mexican indepen- dence began. This year Lexington received nine visitors from Dolores Hidalgo for the week of July Fourth. The visitors were greeted officially the selectmen lo- cally and later by Governor Dukakis at the State House. Entertainment included a visit to the New England Aquarium, a Red Sox game and a harbor cruise to view the fireworks celebration. La Tienda, the Sister City store, functions year round and is staffed by a loyal group of Lexington volunteers. The proceeds provide ongoing funding for the two -town exchange. The steady interest and support of Lexington citizens and service organiza- tions adds value to this relationship with our friends South of the Border. Visitors from Dolores Hidalgo and Sister City Com- mittee members meet with Governor Dukakis and Rep. Stephen Doran at the State House. Life Quality 79 HDC Spotlight Shrinks Mason House Rehab The Historic Districts Commission, which is respon- sible for reviewing plans for construction, demoli- tion, exterior renovations, color changes, and signs in the four Historic Districts, was occupied largely with the approval of signs in Lexington Center and a surprising number of renovations and restorations in the East Village District. One major project that was reviewed was the restora- tion of the "Mason House" in the Munroe Tavern Dis- trict. A proposal in February called for the enlargement and subdivision of the old house and the addition of another free - standing condominium unit on the Massachusetts Avenue front of the property, as well as a group of new units at the rear, outside the district. After much discussion, this proposal was withdrawn. In August the Commission approved a less ambitious plan that called for no exterior alterations to the Mason House, no second building on Massachusetts Avenue and a simple driveway to the added units at the rear. This year also saw the resignation of long time commissioner Roland B. Greeley, whose balanced judgement and knowledge of Lexington history were Longtime resident of Munroe Tavern William H. Munroe seems to be pondering the 1986 construction in Mason's hollow across the street in this Lexington Historical photo taken before 1900. extremely valuable to the commission. Former associ- ate commissioner Richard S. Morehouse was appointed to fill the unexpired term. Historical Commission Sets Demolition Delay The most important preservation milestone for the Lexington Historical Commission of 1986 occurred on April 14th, when town meeting voted a demolition delay by -law. This'by -law, approved by the state's Attorney General and now in effect, empowers the commission to delay issuance of demolition permits for "significant structures" outside the three His- toric Districts for up to six months. This by -law encourages the preservation of hundreds of historically or architecturally important build- ings in Lexington which are outside of the town's historic districts. The term "significant" is de- fined as: 1) listed on, or within a listed area of, the National Register of Historic Places, or; 2) listed or pending listing on the commissions' Comprehensive CuZturaZ Resource Inventory, on file at Cary Library, or; 3) determined as such by vote of the commission after public hearing. Few towns in Massachusetts have such a by -law, and a number have requested copies of Lexington's to use as a model for their own. Thanks to Anne Grady for advocating such a law and to Bebe Fallick for draft- ing it. The commission actively supported preservation of several specific structures during 1986: 80 Life Quality Cosgrove - Cutler Farmhouse (1762), 307 Wood Street; Mason House (1698), 1303 Massachusetts Avenue; 455 Lowell Street, house (1780) and barn (1830); 41 Lincoln Street (1888) Norman Trudeau won the commission's 1986 Preserva- tion Week Award in May for careful restoration of the Garrity House. The National Park Service deemed his work a "certified historic rehabilitation." Two commission members left to accept other oppor- tunities, and we appreciate their contributions; Bebe Fallick is now Town Clerk (and still contribut- ing, thank you); and David Kelland, working in England for a year. New appointees are currently being recruited to bring the commission to its maxi- mum seven members. On a regular basis the commission submits opinions and recommendations to other town boards and commit- tees on topics of architectural or historic concern. It is the starting point for those seeking National Register nomination for their buildings or neighbor- hoods. Questions and comments are welcome, and may be directed to any of the present members. Monthly public meetings are held in the Town Office Building. Arts Council Compiles Directory of Art Resources The Lexington Council for the Arts successfully initiated a number of new projects this year. In May, the First Annual Fundraising Appeal raised almost $4,000 from individuals to support the Lex- ington Arts Calendar and to supplement existing Massachusetts Arts Lottery funds for community art projects. The first Patrons' Grant of $1000 was awarded to Cary Memorial Library for the purchase of videotapes of music, dance and opera. In September, the Directory of Artistic Resources in Lexington made its debut. Compiled by Kerry Brandin, the indexed reference book lists literary, perform- ing and visual artists and art organizations as well as exhibition and performance space available within the town. Plans are to update the information at least every two years. The directory may be con- sulted at the reference desk at Cary Library. September also saw publication of the first issue of the Lexington Council for the Arts Newsletter. Pub- lished semi - annually, the newsletter keeps almost one thousand citizens and art council supporters informed about council activities. This year the council was responsible for distribut- ing $7156 from the Massachusetts Art Lottery. Grants were awarded by Lyricum Woodwind Quintet ($500), Arts Created Together ($750), Cary Memorial Library ($750), Mystic Valley Orchestra ($400), New England Dance Ensemble ($750), Museum of our National Heritage ($390), Lexington Arts Calendar ($591), Robert Blake ($600), The Master Singers ($125), Barbara Crane ($500), Lexington Council on Aging ($300), Mystic Valley Orchestra ($500) and the Lexington Visual Arts Commission Project ($1000). The council received an additional $312 for admini- strative expenses. The council continues to publish the Lexington Arts Calendar every four months. Distribution has been changed to 1000 copies mailed and 4000 available for pick -up at various locations throughout town. Fund- ing for the calendar was received from Nolan, Norton and Company; Raytheon Company /D.C. Heath; The Lex- ington Newcomers Club; the Massachusetts Arts Lottery Council; art organizations and donations by individuals to the arts council. Three new members, Philip McFarland, Penelope Hart and Debby Kassman were appointed to two -year terms as of October 1st. They filled seats vacated by Dick Wolk, Judith Grossman and Natalie Warshawer, who had served six years since the council's incep- tion in 1980. Cary Lectures Go Green in 1986 Green mountains and green gardens were the subjects of programs presented by the Cary Lectures Series in 1986. Cary Lectures Committee. L /R: Graydon Wheaton; Raymond Culler, Chairman; Miriam Butts. In March, the Green Mountain Volunteers, a group of 30 dancers, singers and musicians, entertained at Cary Hall. They performed a variety of 18th and 19th century New England dances. Bob Thompson, host of the Public Broadcasting System series, The Victory Garden, spoke with residents about the program and about gardening. The lecture, co- sponsored by the Lexington Field and Garden Club, was entitled "Travels of the Victory Garden." The committee has arranged a schedule of programs for the 1987 season which includes performances by Ray Smith and his Paramount Jazz Band and the Hamakor Dance Troupe. All programs begin at 8 p.m. and are free to Lexing- ton residents as provided for in the will of Eliza Farnham and Susannah E. Cary through the administra- tion of the Isacc Harris Cary Educational Fund Trustees. Life Quality 81 COA Thrives in New Center's First Year r Council on Aging. L/R seated: Gladys Scanlon, Secretary; Terrance Gent, Vice President; Dorothy Boggia, President. Standing: Frank Stowell; William Sen; Jack Gardner, Linda Vine, Executive Director; Louis Tropeano; Jack Eddison, Selectman; Edith Cheever; Ed Grant; George Doughty. Absent: Barbara Rubin, Natalie Johnson, Ralph Friedin M.D. goals of the Council on Aging (COA) are The o identify the needs of the town's older dults and to promote appropriate services nd programs to meet those needs. The first year of operation at the new Center in the former Muzzey School building has witnessed a growth in programs and services offered to the community. The programs available at this facility are wide ranging and varied to meet the diversified interests of older adults. The Center offers programs in health maintenance, lifelong education, travel, nutrition, social events, arts and the humanities. The Center Library opened in January 1986. It houses more than 2,000 volumes selected from the thousands of books donated. These range from novels and mysteries through smaller collections in various disciplines. A basic group of reference books lets us give information and research service to our users and staff. The library is staffed by volun- teers and is open 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. An Expanded Social Day Care Program provides social and recreational activities for elders too frail to participate in regular Center activities. It serves elders who are isolated because they live alone or are alone during the day when family members are out of the house. It also provides respite for family members responsible for the care of elders during the day. The program is available three days per week from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Nutrition Program, serving hot, nutritious noon- time meals, has expanded from four to five days per week at the Center. These mealtimes provide social life for many older adults living alone who might otherwise not prepare or enjoy a balanced meal. L: Fashion show to benefit Meals on Wheels. R: SPANS annual holiday buffet prepared by high school students. 82 People Council on Aging L: The Windowpane Gift Shoppe at the Center. R: Minuteman Walkers, the Center walking club, usually con- quer two to three miles at each meeting. Here they display new T- shirts donated by Lexington Savings Bank. Bank Public Relations officer and group leader ,lack Gardner are seated center rear. Lifelong Educational Programs feature daytime classes of the Adult Basic Education Program and are held at the Center. Available to the general commu- nity are instruction in quilting, stencilling, calligraphy, stained glass, knitting, astronomy, Chinese, French, Spanish, Italian and many more. A first pre- retirement seminar was offered at the Center to all community residents over 50. Subjects included: the challenge to retirement, financial planning, legal issues, fitness after 50 and educa- tional opportunities for leisure time. This will become an annual Center Program. The Center's Significance shows most dramatically in the annual statistics on activities and numbers of different individuals participating. The first full year in the center brought an 83 percent increase in different individuals served. Room utilization was at 88 percent on a weekly basis. In addition to the services shown below, the center provides two for which individual users were not counted: the Center maintains a list of home care providers who prepare light meals, run errands, do housekeeping, provide companionship and /or live in; information from this list is available by telephon- ing the center. Also, the gift shop sells donated and consignment items, with proceeds going toward Center operation. FY 85 FY 86 PAYROLL $ 21,283 $ 34,764* EXPENSES 34,900 37,337 PERSONNEL Full Time 1 1 Part Time 2 2 *Town Meeting Appropriation L: Looking through a COA scrapbook at the annual open house for 60- year -olds. R: Senior meets Pen Pal from Bowman School. Here they pore over book of memorabilia. People 83 Council on Aging LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM STATISTICS FOR JULY 1985 - JUNE 1986 # OF DIFFERENT SERVICE INDIVIDUALS SERVED COMMENTS /PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Social Day Care 45 Serves frail, older adults who could not attend the Center without extra support. Fuel Assistance 125 Assistance with application registration for State Fuel Program. Identification Cards 264 Cards issued to residents 60+ for discounts at local stores and extension on book borrowing at Cary Library. Drop -In Service 4,298 People who came to the Center for all services - recreational, educational, special events - during the first year of operation. Special Events/ 1,405 Includes open houses, fund raisers, volunteer recog- Celebrations nition and other activities. Newsletter 4,000 Ten newsletters annually issued /mailed. Recreation 956 Includes trips, walking club, dance classes, exercise group, senior chorus and bridge. Housing Assistance 156 Includes information distributed on housing options. Community Education 519 Includes Adult Basic Education Classes offered at the Center: French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, knitting, stained glass, investing, quilting, astronomy, etc. Home Delivered Meals 300 Includes two meals per day served to homebound adults through Meals on Wheels and Minuteman Home Care Corporation. Congregate Meals 325 Includes a hot lunch served five days per week at the Center. Peer Support 135 Includes telephone reassurance, friendly visitors and support group activities. Health Services /Education 400 Glaucoma, hearing, "Vial -of- Life" and health information. Blood Pressure 120 Blood pressure and weight checks held monthly at the Center. Outreach 300 Home visits, needs assessments and other forms of community outreach. General Information 3,900 Information on services and programs available to Services older adults. U.S.D.A. Commodities 500 U.S.Department of Agriculture food commodities distributed at the Center to eligible residents. Library Services 233 Library cards issued to 233 persons. SPANS /Pen Pals Program 130 Intergenerational programs conducted with Lexington High School and Bowman Elementary School. 84 People Peers /Students Rap on Drug /Alcohol Youth Commission. L /R: Tony Porter; Mike DiNapoli; Derek Coulter; Debbie Agranat; J. J. Sakey; Matt Mello; Sean Maloney; Nicole Parilla; Andy Aufiero; Andy Greif; Nancy Barter, Chairman; Leo McSweeney, Selectmen/ Liaison. Absent: Adult members Cynthia Calvin, John McGirr, Ronald Marble, Sean Murphy, James Cataldo. The Lexington Youth Commission concentrated on drug and alcohol awareness in 1986. Commission members, responding to last year's requests to reach younger age groups, visited a1Z Lexington schools, with youth members conducting the sessions in elementary schools. More than 500 students participated in the discus- sions held at Clarke and Diamond. At the high school ninth and tenth graders heard prisoners from the Lancaster Outreach Program speak about the role of drug and alcohol abuse in their commitment of crimes. All presentations included time for open dialog between the youth commissioners or prisoners and students in the audience. In December, chairman Nancy Barter, police depart- ment representative Joseph O'Leary and students Derek Coulter and Sean Maloney were presented plaques by the Lexington Rotary Club for their role in the alcohol /drug awareness program. As part of the year's activities, preparations were begun for a youth commission float to be part of the 1987 Patriot's Day Parade. Funding for the commission's work comes from the town in the amount of $500. In addition, contribu- tions were received from the Lexington Rotary and Lions Clubs. Coordinator Serves Veterans, Their Families The Human Services Coordinator is available to help veterans and their families every weekday morning. The Veterans' Services program is jointly funded by the state and the town, with rules and regulations established by state law. Veterans must meet cer- tain 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 include room and board, food, shelter and fuel. Also covered are some medical expenses and miscellaneous items including ambulance service, eyeglasses and moving costs. In the past year, the Veterans' Services Office administered direct bene- fits to ten veterans and three widows. Guidance is offered to veterans and their dependents applying to Veterans' Administration programs including compensation, pensions, loan guarantees and medical care. Human Services Coordinator FY 85 PAYROLL $ 10,426 EXPENSES 11,450 PERSONNEL Part Time 1 FY 86 $ 10,888 11,671 1 People 85 Human Services Group identifies Priorities Human Services Committee. L/R seated: Marion Shepp, Sylvia Perlman, Sheila Martin, Leonora Feeney. Stand- ing: Janet Eustis, Harvey Lowell, Chairman; Stephen Baran, Human Services Coordinator; Robert Cushman. Absent: Renee Cochin; David Enman, Enablement Committee Liaison; Seymour Mandel. The Human Services Committee recommends human ser- vice policies, goals and priorities to the select- men. Committee members are experienced in planning, evaluation and management of human services. Citi- zens who are concerned about social problem preven- tion and quality of life are invited to volunteer for appointment to the committee. The committee lists three principal accomplishments of the year: To determine needs and priorities, a hearing in June gathered testimony from social agencies and citizen groups. Findings emphasized the need to improve crisis response, particularly for the mentally ill, homeless and elderly, and to address recreation, transportation, housing and youth issues. Support of the Enablement Sub - committee was provided by physically handicapped citizens working with town 86 People officials to complete a ramp permitting accessibil- ity to Cary Hall, and to improve facilities in the Town Office Building. Members consulted on making voting booths accessible and worked with the Postal Employee Involvement Workteam to study the feasibil- ity of a ramp at the Post Office. The committee recommended town funding for certain community services, monitored their use of funds and used a "Request for Proposal" process to learn about specific needs. Funded in 1986: Cooperative Elder Services, Inc. ($3,000), Everyone's Youth Group ($675), Central Middlesex Association for Retarded Citizens ($7,500), Visiting Nurse and Community Health, Inc. ($3,500 donated by Trustees of Public Trusts), Replace, Inc. ($59,904) and Mystic Valley Mental Health Association, Inc. ($21,000). The new LEXPRESS bus rolls in! The Transportation Scene: New Buses, New Coordinator, New Services Newness distinguished the 1986 Lexington Transporta- tion Advisory Committee picture. A new operator, E1 Dorado Transit Corporation, was awarded a three -year contract to operate LEXPRESS, the town mini -bus system. E1 Dorado started service on July 1. In September, six new vehicles, sporting a sparkling new red, white and blue image, arrived. This is the first time LEXPRESS has had six vehicles in the fleet. Previously, only one backup vehicle supple- mented the four buses servicing eight routes. In an attempt to provide greater reliability, the new arrangement calls for a scheduled rotation of all six buses, with one bus as backup and one out for scheduled preventive maintenance. LEXPRESS continued to provide intra -town transporta- tion six days a week to residents of all ages. The town actively sought and was successful in re- ceiving an additional $20,000 from the MBTA to sub- sidize LEXPRESS, for the first time boosting the MBTA's LEXPRESS subsidy to $80,000. LEXPRESS also continued to supply local transporta- tion to elderly and handicapped residents on Mondays and Thursdays through Share -a -Ride, Inc., a chair car service. A new contract from the MBTA with Share -a -Ride funded trips for disabled residents five days a week to neighboring towns as well as within Lexington. In addition, Minute Man Health Care Corporation contributed funds to assist elderly residents with trips to the Social Day Program and to the Senior Center. The town hired a new transportation coordinator, Pauline Burke, in late fall. Sara Arnold, who had served as coordinator for seven years and was largely responsible for the success of LEXPRESS since its inception, resigned to pursue graduate studies. Hudson Bus Lines increased its service to provide enough runs for all Lexington - Boston bus commuters, as Gray Lines ceased its Lexington operation in late spring. Hudson runs a more "local" (not express) route than Gray Line, but from the Center and the east end of town the travel time is no greater. Transportation Advisory Committee. L/R seated: William Mix, Co- Chairman; Rebecca Haskell, Student Representative. Standing: Sally Castleman, Chair- person; Fred Rosenberg, Pauline Burke, Transporta- tion Coordinator; Webb Sussman; Elaine Dratch. Absent: Joyce Hals, Lili Silvera, Donald Graham; Charles Stevens, Laurence Chait. Even the MBTA joined the trend of "new" and often used its new vehicles for some of the Lexington runs. The MBTA continued to operate at the increased level of service it started with the opening of Alewife Station last year. This includes service from Lexington Center to Alewife every fif- teen minutes during rush hours, every thirty minutes in off -peak hours, more Saturday service and some evening runs. Commuters find the late service extremely valuable. The TAC continues to oversee all public transporta- tion services. The committee tries to be alert to new and better ways to serve the transportation needs of Lexington residents. People 87 Fair Housing Finds Many Doors to Open Fair Housing Committee. Vidya Bhatia, Leona Mart Pressman; Chairman; Fred Gerri Weathers; Stephen ordinator; James Brannon. The Fair Housing Committee is charged by selectmen with identifying and monitoring factors that may impact fair housing in Lexington, recommending a fair housing plan designed to eliminate barriers to equal access and choice, and monitoring the compli- ance of town boards with the Fair Housing Policy adopted by the 1981 Town Meeting. The policy states goals of expanding diversity and affordable housing options in the Lexington communi- ty, that is fairness of opportunity to obtain and enjoy housing in Lexington free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, number of children, ancestry, marital status, veteran history, public assistance recipiency, blindness or deafness. Fairness extends to the right to buy, right to lease, right to rent, right of ownership and right of possession. In any community fair housing also relates to whether the representation of minorities and female - headed households may be overconcentrated or under - concentrated. Activities in 1986 included meeting with representa- tives of the Boston Development Investment Corpora- tion concerning affirmative action outreach for rental to low and moderate income households at the Katandin Woods Development. Meetings were held with the Police Manual Committee to recommend policies and procedures for police response in incidents of alleged racial harassment. The committee recommended to Greater Boston Commu- nity Development, Inc. recruitment and retention approaches for minority applicants at the Franklin School apartments. Among offered avenues was use of committee members to inform prospective renters about Lexington. At a human services committee hearing recommenda- tions on needs and priorities in human services fair housing priorities included: 1) encouraging poten- tial renters or homebuyers to follow through on plans to live in Lexington by providing information to them, 2) preparing a policy which would provide for balancing the provision of affordable housing to Lexington residents against the goals of the Fair Housing Policy and 3) reviewing existing targets of 10 percent minority persons in new units. The committee urged giving consideration to the image of Lexington presented through printed infor- mation and verbal communication to potential home - buyers and renters. LexHAB Activates Housing Alternatives The Lexington Housing Assistance Board, referred to as LexHAB, is a non - profit corporation chartered in 1983 by special act of the legislature to provide affordable housing for persons of low and middle income in the Town of Lexington. The purpose of LexHAB as stated by the selectmen to town meeting is to investigate and implement creative low and moder- ate income housing alternatives within town, supple- menting efforts of the Lexington Housing Authority. LexHAB is administered by a board of seven persons appointed by the selectmen. LexHAB continued to assist tenants in the 10 LexHAB units at the former Muzzey Junior High School with maintenance, information and services. LexHAB also 88 People heard and acted on requests by owners at Muzzey seeking permission to sell or rent their units. In addition, LexHAB participated in preliminary discus- sions with representatives of Greater Boston Commu- nity Development Corporation on criteria for selec- tion of tenants for the housing at Franklin School now under construction. LexHAB met with selectmen to review plans for the transfer to LexHAB of the energy- efficient, single - family house built by students at Minuteman Voca- tional Technical School on land on Emerald Street furnished by the Town under a program conceived of and financed by the Lexington Rotary Club. For purposes of securing a tenant for this dwelling, LexHAB determined to reopen its pool of applicants. LHA Meets Progress, Frustration on Projects FY 85 FY 86 PAYROLL $118,431 $125,947 EXPENSES 281,160 288,253 PERSONNEL Full Time 6 6 Part Time 2 2 Housing Authority payroll and expenses are funded by the state and federal government. In its expanding efforts to provide housing and rehabilitate existing dwellings for senior citizens, low income and handicapped people, the Lexington Housing Authority (LHA) has encountered many delays and complications. Nevertheless, most roadblocks were cleared and solutions in sight by year's end. Three projects for handicapped people are moving forward while facelifting the aging senior citizen villages pauses for the authority to negotiate more funding. The authority has been successful in placing five Section 8 rental subsidy clients in the former Franklin School and is arranging financing for the Katandin Woods apartments that will include 25 per- cent of the housing units for low and moderate income people. In addition, a two - family house recently acquired by the authority will soon be occupied. Problems encountered in housing for handicapped people under the state's "689" program has called for some novel solutions. Wetlands at the Hill Street site (a lot on the former Poor Farm) halved the number of proposed residents to four; the other half of that project will be built at Tewksbury Street. All local and state approvals have been obtained and both buildings are scheduled to start in spring 1987. Architectural plans are underway for a barrier -free duplex house on town -owned Massa- chusetts Avenue land in East Lexington, and for a new wing to be added at 45 Forest Street, to con- tinue as the home for six mentally handicapped young adults. The authority acquired the latter from the Lexington Friends in 1986. Ongoing responsibilities of the housing authority include the following: Greeley Village. Twenty -five buildings containing four apartments each plus the Community Building. (State program of 100 subsidies for the elderly.) Vynebrooke Village. Four buildings containing 12 apartments each plus a Communitv Building, mainte- nance office and garage. (State program of 48 sub- sidies for elderly and handicapped.) Countryside Village. Five buildings containing 12 apartments each plus the Community Building which Lexington Housing Authority. L/R William Spencer; Donald Wilson; Rita Sullivan, Executive Director; James McLaughlin, Chairman; Lillian MacArthur. Absent: Joseph Rooney. also houses the housing authority office, mainte- nance workshop and a garage. (Federal program of 60 subsidies for elderly and handicapped.) State 707 program. Rental subsidies for 16 elderly, handicapped and family clients. State 705 program. Rental subsidy for one low income family. HUD Section 8 program. Rental subsidies for 58 elderly, disabled and family clients. 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. Regular meetings of the authority are held the third Tuesday each month at 7:30 p.m. at Countryside Vil- lage with an annual meeting and election of officers held in April. All meetings are open and the public is invited, except for occasional executive sessions voted to discuss authority business as defined in the open meeting law. Note: A detailed financial report of the Housing Authority on all its programs for the year ending June 30, 1986, is on file and available for inspec- tion at the office of the Board of Selectmen, as required by Chapter 121B, Section 29 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth. People 89 New Town clerk; New Style Service New Town Clerk swearing in ceremony, administered by Lincoln Cole, Town Moderator, while family and town employees observe and take pictures. Ater 45 years as a dedicated town employee, Mary R. McDonough retired as Town Clerk in June. She left a shining record of devotion and service to the people of Lexington, a fine example for the current staff. Bernice (Bebe) H. Fallick was appointed new town clerk, with all other staff appointed to their present positions within the past 18 months - -Mary Louise Herr as assistant town clerk and senior clerks Elissa M. Tap and Elinor M. Cahill. Most of the town clerk's activities are determined by state law. However, with new equipment such as the computer /word processor, new personnel and new absentee balloting legislation to implement, the office already wears new styles. Even more ways to serve the public may yet be devised! The statistics listed below show only a small por- tion of the information wealth on file in this office, in addition to the better -known election administration and score - keeping responsibilities shared with the board of registrars. SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS DOG LICENSES ..........................$ 9537.00 FISH AND GAME LICENSES ................ 6153.45 MARRIAGE LICENSES ..................... 2540.00 UCC FINANCING STATEMENTS .............. 5250.00 UCC TERMINATIONS ...................... 335.00 CERTIFICATES AND PHOTOCOPIES.......... 7091.20 STREET LISTINGS ....................... 2783.00 POLE LOCATIONS ........................ 667.50 GASOLINE PERMITS ...................... 1637.50 MISCELLANEOUS ......................... 1372.42 TOTAL RECEIPTS FOR 1986 ...............$37,367.07 VITAL RECORDS BIRTHS: 202 (1986 births reported as of January 12, 1987) Male: 104 Female: 98 DEATHS: 321 (1986 deaths reported as of January 12, 1987) Male: 133 Female: 188 MARRIAGES: 242 Town Clerk's Staff. L /R: Elinor Cahill, Bernice Fallick, Mary Herr, Elissa Tap. 90 Legal Chairman of Registrars the Lone Holdover This year the Board of Registrars experienced a A citizen - initiated petition to allow for mail -in dramatic change in personnel. Mary R. McDonough, voter registration was placed on the November 7th town clerk as well as the clerk of the board of general election ballot. The petition, defeated by registrars, retired. Reed Kingston Taylor, chairman the voters across the Commonwealth, would have of the board, resigned after serving the town for 17 changed the role of the registrars considerably. years. William B. Simmons retired after two terms of office. For the retirees the town election on March 3rd marked the end of a long history of compiling elec- REGISTERED VOTERS BY PRECINCT tion night results. Both Mary and Reed shared vivid (as of October 7, 1986) recollections of the many reforms in rules related to voter registration and election night reporting. REGIS'D. They remembered the days when people had to prove PREC. VOTERS DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN UNENROLLED their ability to read from the United States Consti- tution in order to register. They also recalled a 1 2,001 1,096 372 533 more recent election when the voting machines proved too small to contain the entire slate of Democratic 2 1,971 1,152 311 508 primary hopefuls, causing the town to revert to paper ballots. Long into the morning hours of the 3 2,039 1,016 359 664 next day the registrars awaited first returns from the precincts so they could begin their work of 4 2,116 1,081 466 569 compiling election results. 5 2,215 1,106 405 704 Replacing the retiring members were Clerk Bebe Fallick and registrars Connie Foster and Priscilla 6 2,047 1,027 517 503 McGrath. They joined the new chairman, Mary Abegg, the only returning member of the board. This fall 7 2,125 1,126 399 600 the registrars provided the state - mandated evening and weekend registration periods as well as the 8 1,807 859 393 555 evening registrations in each of the precincts. Although these special registration sessions were 9 2,114 999 454 661 advertised in the local newspaper, only the final registration day prior to the general election was Totals 18,435 9,462 3,676 5,297 well attended. Legal 91 State Primaries, September 16, 1986 TOTAL REGISTERED VOTERS (8/19/86) Pr. 1 1,956 Pr. 2 1,921 Pr. 3 2,004 Pr. 4 2,071 Pr. 5 2,167 Pr. 6 2,028 Pr. 7 2,075 Pr. 8 1,760 Pr. 9 2,079 Totals 18,061 Democratic 1,061 1,113 963 1,056 1,064 990 1,076 809 961 9,093 Republican 364 307 357 463 391 505 394 379 442 3,602 Unenrolled 531 501 684 552 712 533 605 572 676 5,366 TOTAL BALLOTS CAST 555 555 559 506 578 597 550 479 469 4,848 Democratic 470 499 469 422 487 485 472 392 398 4,094 Republican 85 56 90 84 91 112 78 87 71 754 26.8% of the 18,061 eligible registered voters cast their vote. In absentee voting 16 Republican and 125 Democratic applications were processed, of which 7 and 107 respectively were returned. Four Democratic ballots were returned too late; no absentee ballots were rejected. DEMOCRATIC PARTY BALLOT GOVERNOR Michael S. Dukakis Gregory Hyatt Edward King Blanks LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Gerard D'Amico Evelyn F. Murphy Edward King "Abolish this office" Blanks ATTORNEY GENERAL James M. Shannon JoAnn Shotwell Blanks SECRETARY Michael J. Connolly Blanks TREASURER Robert Q. Crane Blanks AUDITOR A. Joseph DeNucci Maura A. Hennigan Charles Calvin Yancey Blanks CONGRESSMAN, 7TH DISTRICT Edward J. Markey Blanks COUNCILLOR, 6TH DISTRICT Joseph A. Langone, III Renato Mastrocola Blanks SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT, 4th MIDDLESEX Richard A. Kraus Blanks 92 Legal 373 410 391 361 395 412 386 315 315 3,358 1 1 1 1 97 87 78 61 92 73 86 77 83 734 122 136 135 90 130 109 115 112 113 1,062 331 345 319 323 340 362 339 271 275 2,905 1 1 1 1 17 17 15 9 17 13 18 9 10 125 361 359 332 308 368 466 338 293 299 3,024 90 121 119 99 92 98 121 86 83 909 19 19 18 15 27 21 13 13 16 161 326 321 308 144 178 161 283 263 279 187 236 190 209 224 192 135 128 151 52 56 63 74 91 63 364 379 373 106 120 96 228 185 198 77 100 98 165 214 173 328 350 336 142 149 133 269 153 224 198 153 122 71 76 334 88 170 66 186 317 105 314 173 290 197 200 132 65 90 375 112 206 92 189 451 36 297 292 255 245 2,627 188 180 137 153 1,467 263 247 224 207 2,280 222 225 168 191 1,814 178 185 173 182 1,696 135 146 104 105 1,158 78 58 43 39 525 94 83 72 72 715 385 376 299 312 3,197 100 96 93 86 897 176 169 155 163 1,650 75 92 82 73 755 234 211 155 162 1,689 368 347 261 277 3,035 117 125 131 121 1,059 Elections 31 16 33 18 31 30 24 30 15 228 Royall H. Switzler Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Pr. 7 Pr. 8 Pr. 9 Totals REPRESENTATIVE, GENERAL COURT, 15TH MIDDLESEX 1 1 2 ' Stephen W. Doran 379 382 363 358 396 394 380 316 315 3,283 Blanks 91 117 106 64 91 91 92 76 83 811 John Glen 1 1 DISTRICT ATTORNEY, NORTHERN DISTRICT 31 14 24 32 25 43 25 36 23 253 L. Scott Harshbarger 362 397 369 357 372 404 386 307 307 3,261 Stephen J. McGrail 61 53 62 37 61 37 41 46 51 449 Blanks 47 49 38 28 54 44 45 39 40 384 SHERIFF, MIDDLESEX COUNTY 31 12 31 26 23 31 16 23 24 217 John P. McGonigle 226 259 239 211 240 259 245 202 180 2,061 Henry E. Sullivan 98 84 97 72 95 74 83 80 87 770 Blanks 146 156 133 139 152 152 144 110 131 1,263 COUNTY COMMISSIONER, MIDDLESEX COUNTY Bill Schmidt 131 171 185 145 183 176 162 121 114 1,388 Barbara J. Auger Collins 104 93 79 77 75 93 96 75 88 780 Anthony D. Pini 47 26 32 24 33 32 12 29 31 266 Paul Harold Sullivan 77 63 73 49 84 31 55 65 52 549 Blanks 111 146 100 127 112 153 147 102 113 1,111 TOTAL BALLOTS CAST 470 499 469 422 487 485 472 392 398 4,094 AUDITOR REPUBLICAN PARTY BALLOT Andrew S. Natsios 29 17 35 38 34 29 23 34 GOVERNOR Gregory S. Hyatt 31 16 33 18 31 30 24 30 15 228 Royall H. Switzler 16 19 21 12 23 25 19 20 23 178 Carbone 1 1 2 George S. Kariotis 6 5 12 22 11 14 9 1 10 90 William W. Welch 2 2 John Glen 1 1 Blanks 31 14 24 32 25 43 25 36 23 253 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Nicholas M. Nikitas 54 42 59 58 68 81 62 64 47 535 Edna Welch 2 2 Blanks 31 12 31 26 23 31 16 23 24 217 ATTORNEY GENERAL Edward F. Harrington 67 48 64 65 77 91 66 72 51 601 Blanks 18 8 26 19 14 21 12 15 20 153 SECRETARY Deborah R. Cochran 55 44 56 62 70 76 59 63 47 532 M. Schroeder 1 1 Blanks 30 12 34 22 21 36 19 24 23 221 TREASURER L. Joyce Hampers 62 46 66 62 76 87 67 70 52 588 Blanks 23 10 24 22 15 25 11 17 19 166 AUDITOR Andrew S. Natsios 29 17 35 38 34 29 23 34 29 268 William "Bill" Robinson 47 32 47 37 46 77 50 48 27 411 Hyatt 1 1 Blanks 8 7 8 9 11 6 5 5 15 74 CONGRESSMAN, 7TH DISTRICT Steven D. Cole 1 1 Mark Vafiades 2 2 Blanks 85 56 90 84 91 112 76 86 71 751 COUNCILLOR, 6TH DISTRICT Donna L. Cole 1 1 Blanks 85 56 90 84 91 112 78 86 71 753 Legal 93 Elections SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT, 4TH MIDDLESEX Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Pr. 7 Pr. 8 Pr. 9 Totals Mathew Goldman 1,096 1,152 1,016 1,081 12106 1,027 1 859 999 1 W. Douglas Halsted 372 311 359 466 405 517 399 1 454 1 Blanks 85 56 90 84 91 112 77 86 71 752 REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT,15TH MIDDLESEX 1,400 1,392 1,424 1,512 1,521 1,487 1,529 1,291 1,459 13,015 David Radlo 66 47 76 71 84 91 66 73 56 630 Blanks 19 9 14 13 7 21 12 14 15 124 DISTRICT ATTORNEY one rejected. GOVERNOR - LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Karen N. Halsted DUKAKIS and MURPHY 880 979 934 1,012 1 973 1 Blanks 85 56 90 84 91 112 78 86 71 753 SHERIFF, MIDDLESEX COUNTY 465 3,942 GUY CARBONE 1 Lincoln Cole 1 MARK MARTINIS 1 1 Blanks 85 56 90 84 91 112 78 86 71 753 COUNTY COMMISSIONER, MIDDLESEX COUNTY 1 BLANKS 70 69 61 47 57 61 64 Albert Joseph Onessimo 47 40 54 59 67 73 60 61 47 508 Blanks 38 16 36 25 24 39 18 26 24 246 TOTAL BALLOTS CAST 85 56 90 84 91 112 78 87 71 754 State Election, November 4, 1986 Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Pr. 7 Pr. 8 Pr. 9 Totals TOTAL REGISTERED VOTERS (10/7/86) 2,001 1,971 2,039 2,116 2,215 2,047 2,125 1,807 2,114 18,435 Democrats 1,096 1,152 1,016 1,081 12106 1,027 1,126 859 999 9,462 Republicans 372 311 359 466 405 517 399 393 454 3,676 Unenrolled 533 508 644 569 704 503 600 555 661 5,297 TOTAL BALLOTS CAST 1,400 1,392 1,424 1,512 1,521 1,487 1,529 1,291 1,459 13,015 71% of the 18,435 eligible registered voters cast their vote. In absentee voting, 497 applications for ballots were processed, 408 ballots were cast, 20 were late, four returned unused, and one rejected. GOVERNOR - LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR DUKAKIS and MURPHY 880 979 934 1,012 981 973 1,008 826 920 8,513 KARIOTIS and NIKITAS 449 344 429 453 481 453 457 411 465 3,942 GUY CARBONE 1 1 MARK MARTINIS 1 1 MARK GRISE 1 1 BLANKS 70 69 61 47 57 61 64 54 74 557 ATTORNEY GENERAL EDWARD F. HARRINGTON 569 509 599 607 628 631 630 508 623 5,304 JAMES M. SHANNON 760 795 742 819 797 790 817 710 747 6,977 BELLOTTI 1 1 BLANKS 71 88 83 86 95 66 82 73 89 733 SECRETARY MICHAEL JOSEPH CONNOLLY 800 847 790 805 815 776 820 704 750 7,107 DEBORAH R. COCHRAN 499 355 451 517 499 631 437 416 517 4,272 BLANKS 151 190 183 190 207 80 272 171 192 1,636 TREASURER ROBERT Q. CRANE 660 680 676 647 649 612 639 610 645 5,818 L. JOYCE HAMPERS 599 529 575 701 697 699 695 537 645 5,677 LEE IACOCCA 1 1 JOSH LEADER 2 2 BLANKS 140 183 173 164 173 176 195 144 169 1,517 94 Legal Elections AUDITOR A. JOSEPH DENUCCI WILLIAM "BILL" ROBINSON CHARLES WEINLEY BLANKS REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS EDWARD J. MARKEY BRIAN P. LEES R. HUTCHINSON BLANKS COUNCILLOR JOSEPH A. LANGONE, III BLANKS SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT RICHARD A. KRAUS HELEN METROS BLANKS REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT STEPHEN W. DORAN DAVID RADLO BLANKS DISTRICT ATTORNEY L. SCOTT HARSHBARGER MARK VAFIADES BLANKS SHERIFF JOHN McGONIGLE MAX GOLDMAN BLANKS COUNTY COMMISSIONER BILL SCHMIDT ALBERT JOSEPH ONESSIMO BLANKS MIDDLESEX COUNTY CHARTER COMMISSIONER PAUL J. MEANEY ROBERT I. ROTBERG BLANKS TOTAL BALLOTS CAST Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Pr. 7 Pr. 8 Pr. 9 Totals 745 736 780 740 769 693 716 609 700 6,488 490 425 446 547 520 583 504 578 535 49628 1 1 165 231 198 225 231 211 309 104 224 1,898 962 974 945 1,080 1,045 1,008 1,025 871 983 8,893 1 1 1 1 438 418 479 432 476 479 503 419 476 41120 744 675 749 748 775 681 682 608 703 6,365 656 717 675 764 746 806 847 683 756 6,650 776 897 825 861 865 871 875 737 810 7,499 384 273 344 379 383 347 358 284 399 3,151 240 240 255 272 273 269 296 270 250 21365 699 883 780 903 861 895 949 740 816 7,526 637 429 556 534 591 528 507 477 561 4,820 64 80 88 75 69 64 73 74 82 669 1,004 996 1,035 1,098 1,076 1,068 1,077 911 1,036 9,301 1 1 396 396 389 414 445 419 451 380 423 3,713 766 729 703 776 790 731 754 642 758 61649 1 1 634 663 721 736 731 756 774 649 701 61365 676 707 659 709 688 689 700 573 600 6,601 378 280 377 397 397 386 393 338 421 3,367 346 405 388 406 436 412 436 380 378 3,587 324 250 257 201 295 250 206 196 236 2,215 736 782 855 949 845 887 955 772 885 7,666 340 360 312 362 381 350 368 323 338 3,134 1,400 1,392 1,424 1,512 1,521 1,487 1,529 1,291 1,459 13,015 Legal 95 Elections QUESTION A Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Pr. 7 Pr. 8 Pr. 9 Totals Create County Charter Study Commission YES 605 746 688 758 714 703 782 635 737 6,368 NO 382 318 366 403 516 438 424 340 398 3,585 BLANKS 413 328 370 351 291 346 323 316 324 3,062 QUESTION 1 Regulating or prohibiting abortion YES 410 364 373 336 342 320 320 321 376 3,162 NO 867 957 950 1,098 1,054 1,083 1,140 890 987 9,026 BLANKS 123 71 101 78 125 84 69 80 96 827 QUESTION 2 State aid: non - public schools /students YES 316 277 285 263 250 266 277 242 280 2,456 NO 996 1,050 1,063 1,187 1,183 1,169 1,207 1,000 1,112 9.967 BLANKS 88 65 76 62 88 52 45 49 67 592 QUESTION 3 Limiting state tax revenue increases YES 669 613 638 650 691 650 702 584 682 5,879 NO 612 673 673 749 709 746 739 617 672 6,190 BLANKS 119 106 113 113 121 91 88 90 105 946 QUESTION 4 Cleaning up oil and hazardous materials YES 805 843 834 833 914 777 861 754 858 7,479 NO 460 468 474 587 474 615 592 451 496 4,616 BLANKS 135 81 116 93 133 95 76 86 105 920 QUESTION 5 Requiring seat belt use in motor vehicles YES 668 834 785 963 833 952 912 791 835 7,573 NO 641 501 582 496 622 486 583 457 572 4,740 BLANKS 91 57 57 53 66 49 34 43 52 502 QUESTION 6 Voter registration by mail YES 525 599 591 672 642 657 713 548 587 5,534 NO 727 678 701 725 718 704 724 643 756 63376 BLANKS 148 115 132 115 161 126 92 100 116 1,105 QUESTION 7 National health program YES 741 792 740 757 771 723 783 680 775 6,762 NO 444 430 501 574 535 565 600 451 621 4,721 BLANKS 215 170 183 181 215 199 146 160 63 1,532 QUESTION 8 National acid rain control program YES 895 1,068 1,069 1,119 1,113 1,082 1,183 975 1,100 9,604 NO 223 185 210 254 214 266 232 186 218 1,988 BLANKS 282 139 145 139 194 139 114 130 141 1,423 TOTAL BALLOTS CAST 1,400 1,392 1,424 1,512 1,521 1,487 1,529 1,291 1,459 13,015 96 Legal 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, 1986 to December 31, 1986. 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, 1986. 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. Doris Goldstein et al vs. Town of Lexington et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 79 -2420. Action of tort alleging injury from an improperly maintained fence. 3. Joseph Fournier et al 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. Colonial Development Corp. vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 805506. Petition for damages for alleged flooding of land. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. Tenneco, Inc. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 120191. Petition for abatement of 1982 personal property tax. 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. 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. 16. Board of Assessors vs. Commissioner of Revenue and Algonquin Gas Transmission Company, Appellate Tax Board No. 125492. Petition for rehearing on question of valuation. 17. Board of Assessors vs. Commissioner of Revenue and Exxon Corporation, Appellate Tax Board No. 125494. Petition for rehearing on question of valuation. 18. Board of Assessors vs. Commissioner of Revenue and Tenneco Inc., Appellate Tax Board No. 125493. Petition for rehearing on question of valuation. 19. Joseph Grobel et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X234743. Petition for abatement of 1982 real estate tax. 20. Dunfey Family Corporation vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 127106. Petition for abatement of 1982 real estate tax. 21. Harry E. Bradley vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X235275. Petition for abatement of 1982 real estate tax. 22. Tenneco, Inc. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 125258. Petition for abatement of 1983 personal property tax. 23. Algonquin Gas Transmission Company vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 125364. Petition for abatement of 1983 personal property tax. 24. Exxon Corporation vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 125426. Petition for abatement of 1983 personal property tax. Legal 97 Town Counsel 25. 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. 26. 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. 27. 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. 28. Exxon Corporation vs. Commissioner of Revenue and Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 130119. Petition for abatement of 1983 personal property tax. 29. Tenneco, Inc. vs. Commissioner of Revenue and Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 130175. Petition for abatement of 1983 personal property tax. 30. Algonquin Gas Transmission Company vs. Commissioner of Revenue and Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 130307. Petition for abatement of 1984 personal property tax. 31. Boston Gas Company vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 128708. Petition for abatement of 1983 personal property tax. 32. 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. 33. 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 field. 34. 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. 35. 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. 36. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 133542. Petition for abatement of 1984 real estate tax. 37. Boston Gas Company vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 133164. Petition for abatement of 1984 real estate tax. 98 Legal 38. 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. 39. In re Petition of Edward Tocio, Land Court Reg. 41584. Petition to register land bordering Town land. 40. 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. 41. 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. 42. Theodore L. Freeman vs. Planning Board, Middlesex Superior Court No. 85 -2404. Appeal from decision of the Planning Board denying a subdivision. 43. 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. 44. 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. 45. 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. 46. 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. 47. 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. 48. 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. 49. Daniel A. Baskerville vs. Steven A. Corr et als. United States District Court Civil Action No. 85- 4164 -S. Action for damages allegedly arising under the Constitution of the United States and 42 U.S.C. Section 1983, and for other damages. Town Counsel 50. 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. 51. Adams - Russell Cable vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 141855. Petition for abatement of 1985 personal property tax. 52. Algonquin Gas Transmission vs. Commissioner of Revenue and Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 138499. Petition for abatement of 1985 personal property tax. 53. Algonquin Gas Transmission vs. Commissioner of Revenue and Board of F_ssessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 143714. Petition for abatement of 1986 personal property tax. 54. Dunfey Family Corporation vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 141195. Petition for abatement of 1985 personal property tax. 55. Dunfey Family Corporation vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 145482. Petition for abatement of 1986 personal property tax. 56. Exxon Corporation vs. Commissioner of Revenue and Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 138460. Petition for abatement of 1985 personal property tax. 57. Exxon Corporation vs. Commissioner of Revenue and Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 143171. Petition for abatement of 1986 personal property tax. 58. Abraham Gosman vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 141150. Petition for abatement of 1985 personal property tax. 59. Tenneco, Inc. vs. Commissioner of Revenue and Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 138732. Petition for abatement of 1985 personal property -ax. 60. Tenneco, Inc. vs. Commissioner of Revenue and Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 143679. Petition for abatement of 1986 personal property tax. 61. David and Helen Wellinger vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 140977. Petition for abatement of 1985 personal property tax. (b) All actions brought by or against the Town during 1986. 1. Daniel B. Estow vs. Board of Selectmen, Concord District Court No. 86 -47 -0076. Appeal from decision of the Board of Selectmen relating to petitioner's dog. 2. H.M.H., Inc., d /b /a Lexington Gardens vs. Thomas G. Taylor et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 86 -1683. Appeal from decision of the Board of Appeals denying an amendment to a previously issued special permit.. 3. Waltham Truck Equipment Corp. vs. Trans Comm, Inc., d /b /a LexPress vs. Town of Lexington et al, Waltham District Court No. 86W585. Trustee process to reach and apply funds held by the Town. 4. Town of Lexington et al vs. John Sellars, Middlesex Superior Court No. 86 -3169. Petition for contempt for violation of court orders relating to enforcement of zoning bylaws. 5. Christina Pesce et als vs. Thomas G. Taylor et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 86 -3723. Appeal from decision of the Board of Appeals granting a special permit for a planned unit development. 6. Asphalt Rubber Systems of New England, Inc. vs. Starrett Paving Corp. vs. Town of Lexington, Concord District Court No. 86 -47 -0486. Trustee process to reach and apply funds held by the Town. 7. Florence McGee vs. Town of Lexington, Concord District Court No. 85 -0030. Claim for damages arising out of an accident allegedly involving a Town fire engine. 8. Barbara Crichlow vs. Auto -Bus, Inc. et al vs. Town of Lexington, Suffolk Superior Court No. 73709. Third party action against town for damages arising from the death of a school child alighting from a school bus. 9. Professional Disposal, Inc. vs. Massachusetts Refusetech, Inc., Essex Superior Court No. 86 -2544 and four related actions Nos. 86 -2545, 86 -2546, 86 -2547 and 86 -2555. Intervention by the Town to protect its interests as one of the NESWC communities. 10. David E. Gompers et al vs. Conservation Commission of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 86 -6542. Appeal from an order of conditions issued by the Conservation Commission denying a permit to build an office building. 11. Robert B. Swett, Jr. and Edward H. Linde, Trustees of 191 Spring Street Trust vs. Natalie H. Ruffin et als, Land Court No. 121 -369. Appeal from decision of the Board of Appeals denying a special permit with site plan review for an office building development. 12. Raffi P. Yeghiayan vs. Natalie H. Riffin et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 86 -6743. Appeal from decision of the Board of Appeals granting a variance to permit construction of an office building. Legal 99 Town Counsel 13. B & B Landscape Construction, Inc. vs. Kahn /Quinn Group, Ltd. et al vs. James Kane, Essex Superior Court No. 86 -3131. Trustee process to reach and apply funds held by the Town. 14. Exxon Company, U.S.A. vs. Ira Jackson, Commissioner of Revenue and Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 147731. Petition for abatement of 1987 personal property tax. 15. Tenneco, Inc. Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company Division vs. Commissioner of Revenue and Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 147646. Petition for abatement of 1987 personal property tax. 16. Algonquin Gas Transmission Co. vs. Commissioner of Revenue and Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 147761. Petition for abatement of 1987 personal property tax. (c) All actions settled or disposed of during 1986. 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. Case dismissed. 2. Doris Goldstein et al vs. Town of Lexington et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 79 -2420. Action of tort alleging injury from an improperly maintained fence. Case dismissed after Insurance Company settlement. 3. 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. Case dismissed. 4. 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. Case dismissed. 5. 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. Case dismissed. 6. 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. Case dismissed. 100 Legal 7. 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. Case dismissed. 8. 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. Case dismissed. 9. Joseph Grobel et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X234743. Petition for abatement of 1982 real estate tax. Case dismissed. 10. Dunfey Family Corporation vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 127106. Petition for abatement of 1982 real estate tax. Case withdrawn on partial abatement of assessment. 11. Harry E. Bradley vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X235275. Petition for abatement of 1982 real estate tax. Case withdrawn on partial abatement of assessment. 12. 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. Case dismissed. 13. 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. Decision for the Defendants. 14. 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. Case dismissed. 15. Boston Gas Company vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 128708. Petition for abatement of 1983 personal property tax. Case withdrawn on partial abatement of assessment. 16. 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. Decision for the plaintiff. 17. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 133542. Petition for abatement of 1984 real estate tax. Case withdrawn on partial abatement of assessment. 18. Boston Gas Company vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 133164. Petition for abatement of 1984 real estate tax. Case withdrawn on partial abatement of assessment. Town Counsel 19. Theodore.L. Freeman vs. Planning Board, Middlesex Superior Court No. 85 -2404. Appeal from decision of the Planning Board denying a subdivision. Case dismissed. 20. School Committee of the Town of Lexington et al vs. Commissioner of Education et al, Supreme Judicial Court for the Commonwealth No. 4058. Pet_ ion to determine whether the provisions of Chapter 140 of the Acts of 1985 relating to private school busing are valid. Statute declared valid. 21. 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. Case dismissed by agreement. 22. 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. Decision rendered fully protecting interests of the Town. 23. Dunfey Family Corporation vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 141195. Petition for abatement of 1985 personal property tax. Case dismissed. 24. Dunfey Family Corporation vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 145482. Petition for abatement of 1986 personal property tax. Case dismissed. 25. Abraham Gosman vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 141150. Petition for abatement of 1985 personal property tax. Case withdrawn. 26. Daniel B. Estow vs. Board of Selectmen, Concord District Court No. 86 -47 -0076. Appeal from decision of the Board of Selectmen relating to petitioner's dog. Decision modified and affirmed. 27. Waltham Truck Equipment Corp. vs. Trans Comm, inc., d /b /a LexPress vs. Town of Lexington et al, 4altham District Court No. 86W585. Trustee process to reach and apply funds held by the Town. Trustee discharged. 28. Christina Pesce et als vs. Thomas G. Taylor et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 86 -3723. Appeal from decision of the Board of Appeals granting a special permit for a planned unit development. Case dismissed. 29. Asphalt Rubber Systems of New England, Inc. vs. Starrett Paving Corp. vs. Town of Lexington, Concord District Court No. 86 -47 -0486. Trustee process to reach and apply funds held by the Town. Trustee discharged. 30. Barbara Crichlow vs. Auto -Bus, Inc. et al vs. Town of Lexington, Suffolk Superior Court No. 73709. Third party action against town for damages arising from the death of a school child alighting from a school bus. Case dismissed after Insurance Company settlement. 31. B & B Landscape Construction, Inc. vs. Kahn /Quinn Group, Ltd. et al vs. James Kane, Essex Superior Court No. 86 -3131. Trustee process to reach and apply funds held by the Town. Trustee discharged. Norman P. Cohen, Town Counsel Legal 101 Fiscal Watchdogs Chart Woes /Solutions t is customary for the Appropriation Committee to comment that the town: • is in a sound financial position, • is providing municipal services consistent with the town's expectations, • is working within the constraints imposed by Proposition 2 1/2 for the past five years, and • has been fiscally strengthened by this process. However, there are concerns on the financial hori- zons that may pose obstacles or at least challenges to maintaining our fiscal posture. Among them are: • the impact of the Legislature and ballot passages of a state tax cap which will limit local aid for FY 88 at an estimated $150 million; • the significance of Federal elimination of reve- nue sharing, limitation of some municipal bond tax - exempt status, and imposition of Social Security payroll tax for new town employees; TABLE 1 APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE BLACKBOARD REQUESTED FY 87 • the burden of a distribution formula for state funds that penalizes towns like Lexington which have practiced fiscal responsibility and sound financial management; • the questioning of whether the state can sustain current rates of local assistance in view of a forecasted economic slowdown or adjustment to its economic boom; • the yearly servicing of the debt incurred at the 1986 Town Meeting by authorizing bonding for school building renovations and conservation land purchases. Why should these concerns have an impact on the yearly town budget process? To understand them, reference must be made to "the Blackboard," reintro- duced at the 1986 Town Meeting by the Appropriation Committee (see Table I). The Blackboard under Proposition 2 1/2 is far more complex than that of yesterday's. Then, it was sufficient to ask, "What is the impact of passage of this article on the tax rate ?" Today under Proposition 2 1/2 the more appropriate question is, "What is the impact of passage of this article on the equation that determines expendi- tures?" Table I shows the interrelationships of the compo- Town Services $ 8,227,495 nents in this equation with appropriations ppropriations for pay - Payroll 8,968,258 roll, expenses, improvements and schools; additional Expenses 2,218,500 assessments for MWRA, state /county offsets and Articles /Capital Improvements 2,218,500 assessors' overlay and judgments; reduced by local TOTAL SERVICES $19,414,253 aid and use of available funds; and compliance with the 2 1/2 calculation formulas. Schools Lexington Public $20,995,675 Minuteman Vocational 305,309 TOTAL EDUCATION $40,715,237 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS $40,715,237 ADD: Mass. Water Resources Authority 1,537,015 State /County Assessments 2,799,703 Assessors Overlay - Judgments 805,000 GROSS AMT. TO BE RAISED BY TAXES $45,901,956 SUBTRACT: Receipts - Cherry Sheet 6,069,245 Local Aid 4,782,000 Available Funds 2,338,906 NET AMT. TO BE RAISED BY TAXES $32,711,805 PROPOSITION 2 1/2 FORMULA FOR DETERMINING LEVY LIM Previous FY Net Amt. Raised by Taxes 31,019,098 Limit - .025% of Previous Net 775,477 Limit - .025% of New Construction 910,000 Levy Limit Makeup from Prior Years 7,231 LEVY LIMIT $32,711,806 Note: The $1.00 difference between net amount to raised by taxes and the levv limit. 102 Financial It is also important to analyze the past five years' appropriation trends (FYs 82 -87); and forecast the projected five years appropriations (FYs 87 -92), assuming a 5 percent growth for municipal services. Appropriation Committee. L/R seated: John Ryan, Comptroller; Michael O'Sullivan, Chairman; Mark Polebaum. Standing: Richard M. Perry, retired Comp- troller; Guy Doran, Lloyd Gilson; George Burnell; John Campbell; Heinz Muehlmann. Using FY87 as the base for projections in Table I, Figure 2 shows the town running into the "Wall of 2 1/2" in FY89 and ensuing years. What is the town to do? The committee suggests the town pursue avenues that will help balance the fis- cal equation. Some of these are: • rigorously petition the Governor, the Legislature and in particular our representatives for fair and equitable distribution of state funds, by at least matching the former federal levels for individual cities and towns; • consider utilizing enterprise funds (Acts 1986, Ch. 306) to support utilities, health services, recreation and transportation, and establishing appropriate fees; • recognize that "coping with Proposition 2 1/2" is not synonymous with "overriding Proposition 2 1/2." Historical perspectives urge caution in taking this route, for state voters have agreed to override the 2 1/2 percent limit 47 percent of the time and the debt exclusion 82 percent; • accept the positive contribution of taxes from new construction; • realize that the budget for fiscal year 1988 may prove to be a watershed in deciding the financial course for the town in years to come; and, there- fore, the 1987 town meeting and all committees should especially scrutinize operating budget and financial articles. Over the past five years, the appropriation commit- tee has supported operating under the constraints of Proposition 2 1/2 and sees no deviation from that position in the foreseeable future. The challenges of Proposition 2 1/2 for the town will demand estab- lishment of priorities for expenditures and deferral or elimination of some requests on a planned basis. Capital Expenditures: Difficult Times Ahead Capital Expenditures Committee. L /R: Nicholas Cannalonga; Esther Arlan, Chairman; Richard Michelson; Sheldon Spector. Absent: Richard F. Perry. The Capital Expenditures Committee continues to struggle with the town's limited ability to raise sufficient funds to finance all capital projects. We are deeply concerned with the potential of reach- ing the Proposition 2 1/2 ceiling within the next couple of years. Expenditures must be limited to necessities now so that difficult cuts in services will not be required in the foreseeable future. In weighing the urgency of capital expenditures, the committee must consider not only the town's overall financial position but also such quality of life issues as levels of ser- vice expected by residents. To assist in these complex decisions, the committee met on numerous occasions with various town boards, committees and department heads to discuss their Financial 103 Capital Expenditures plans for capital expenditures. Town meeting, assisted by the research and reports of this com- mittee, is the final arbiter on capital outlays. Among the FY87 projects supported by the committee in the 1986 Town Meeting were the following: • the street resurfacing program to maintain basic infrastructure; • inflow removal and sewer pump station energy improvements; • water main relining to protect water quality; • planned replacement program for public works vehicles; • replacement of sidewalks and town oil tanks where necessary; • traffic signal installation at Hill, Revere and Bedford Streets (with town meeting approval especially appreciated. Prior to town meeting, the committee held and attended many meetings regarding the school reno- vation project. While committee members held sev- eral opinions on how to fund the project, they were unanimously concerned that routine and preventive maintenance had been postponed as school buildings aged. The committee believes this contributed to the high price tag of school upgrading. The committee has urged and will continue to urge the school committee to budget annual maintenance to ensure proper ongoing upkeep. In the 1984 Annual Town Report we indicated we were exploring with the conservation commission the issue of a land bank bill similar to that of Nantucket to provide an appropriate financing tool for future land purchases within the commission's master plan. In October 1986 we reaffirmed our support for a land bank bill as well as for the maintenance of existing parcels. Land, like schools and infrastructure, needs maintenance to maximize the benefit of our expenditure. We invite participation in our meetings by all interested individuals. Town Again Ducks Tax Anticipation Loans FY 85 FY 86 PAYROLL $103,315 $120,759 EXPENSES 45,233 18,862 PERSONNEL 6 6 In the Revenue Officer's offices the lock box service for processing bills and checks continues to smooth out cyclical fluctuations in work loads. This method was particularly helpful in 1986 when real estate bills were due December 31, 1986. Long -term debt was issued August 15, 1986 for a $13,640,000 bond issue of 15 years representing $1,770,000 for conservation land and $11,870,000 for school renovations, the interest rate was 6.28757. Short -term debt of $91,028.54 in anticipation of state grants for infrastructure projects and $1,770,000 in short -term notes in anticipation of the conservation bond issue, were issued. No tax anticipation notes were issued, due to the support many leading commercial tax payers gave us Type during November and early December 1986 by paying approximately $3,000,000 of their taxes early. Thus, the town avoided borrowing and paying interest on tax anticipation loans as we have since 1978. The falling mortgage interest rates caused an in- crease in the sale and refinancing of houses, caus- ing an increase in the demand for municipal lien certificates (a town financial status statement required for parcel conveyance or refinancing). Requests for these documents went up 194 percent in fiscal 1986 compared to 1985 and 1984, and the trend has continued to escalate through the first half of fiscal year 1987. The town continued to invest its revenues through certificates of deposit and money market instru- ments. However, investment earnings decreased from fiscal 1985 by $129,122.73, a reflection of interest trends. 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 Certificate of deposit /repurchase agreements Deposit accounts /money markets Borrowings (non- revenue source) General revenue sharing (money market) 104 Financial Fiscal 1983 Fiscal 1984 Fiscal 1985 Fiscal 1986 $479,660.70 $575,971.77 $588,608.00 $405,652.42 164,431.71 159,495.85 310,801.00 369,110.03 31.594.51 21,585.57 14,798.00 10,321.82 $675,686.92 $757,053.19 $914,207.00 $785,084.27 Revenue Officer RECONCILIATION OF TREASURER'S CASH - -JUNE 30, 1986 Summary of Transactions Balance, July 1, 1985 General Fund $2,704,447.00 Receipts 77,903,283.94 Disbursements (74,110,030.16) Balance, June 30, 1986 General Fund 6,497,700.78 Detail of Balances Shaw Co. Workman's Comp. 10.00 Demand Deposits 23,571.43 Shawmut County Bank - Operating 105,439.81 Bank of Boston, Middlesex 2,843.82 Bank of New England 3,657.86 BayBank Harvard Trust Co 4,574.85 BayBank Middlesex, N.A. 4,503.82 State Street Bank and Trust Co. 1,334.52 Bank of Boston 3,364.65 Arlington Trust 18,469.94 National Shawmut Bank of Boston 5,622.90 Boston Safe 3,000.00 Total Checking 152,821.67 Savings Deposits Bank of Boston 250,538.92 Shawmut County Bank 23,571.43 Bank of New England 1,866,313.10 Essex Bank 24,909.57 State Street 34,513.62 Boston Safe 4,138,656.13 UST 3,202.60 Total Savings 6,341,705.37 Bad Checks 3,173.74 6,497,700.78 Investments Certificates of Deposit & Pooled Investments 6,790,778.71 Grand Total Cash & Investments 13,288,479.49 TREASURER'S TRUST ACCOUNTS Financial 105 Opening Receipts Balance Bal.6/30/85 Income or Approp. Disb. 6/30/86 Harrington Seedling Forest $ 640.00 $ 36.19 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 676.19 Cemetery Remembrance Fund 74.70 4.22 0.00 0.00 78.92 Unemployment Comp Fund 91,277.12 6,745.46 0.00 10,462.92 87,559.66 Conservation Commission 37,765.31 2,321.31 10,000.00 24,959.54 25,127.08 Lexington Council for Arts 2,756.22 246.03 11,544.10 7,729.67 6,816.68 Alice Ferguson Fund 5,539.73 487.75 0.00 0.00 6,027.48 $138,053.08 $9,840.96 $21,544.10 $43,152.13 $126,286.01 Financial 105 Retirement Fund Remains Healthy The Retirement Board met 12 times during 1986. The annual town meeting appropriated $1,600,000 to the pension fund as the town's share of the fiscal 1987 retirement allowances. An additional $221,500 was appropriated to fund the pension payments for our non - contributory retirees and their beneficiaries. Town employees, through payroll deductions, contrib- uted over $575,000 to the fund. Investment income for the year was approximately $1,000,000 from which members' accounts were credited interest at the rate of 5.5 percent. The town also appropriated an additional $300,000 towards its unfunded pension liability. This appro- priation brought the total allotted for the purpose to $2.2 million since this practice began in 1978. With earned interest added, the town has accumulated over $3 million on the way to full pension funding. COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET NOVEMBER 30, 1985 NOVEMBER 30, 1986 ACCOUNT Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities Cash Checking 22,906.62 62,649.60 Cash Savings 290,372.68 176,953.50 sub -total 313,279.30 239,603.10 MMDT 2,973,296.71 680,713.47 Certificate of Deposit 73,000.00 73,000.00 Mortgage Pass -Thru Securities 49,028.24 9,714.41 Bonds 7,694,389.46 10,585,072.00 Stocks 1,127,367.23 1,886,769.88 Accrued Interest on Investments 71,479.11 102,853.48 Due from Pensioners 31.22 Annuity Savings Fund 4,606,397.33 5,235,599.35 Annuity Reserve Fund 2,397,322.16 2,318,396.53 Military Service Fund 3,929.14 4,047.02 Pension Fund 3,265,985.59 3,553,385.37 Due Pension Fund 31.22 Pension Reserve Fund 2,387,119.44 3,078,550.22 Expense Fund 13,652.80 9,665.88 Investment Income 885,727.16 895,144.30 Deductions -Group 1 337,684.54 388,746.98 Deductions -Group 4 156,118.28 149,747.66 Refunds -Group 1 78,281.44 136,521.61 Refunds -Group 4 5,125.81 20,212.57 Transfers to Other Systems 57,981.42 Annuities Paid 196,822.66 213,533.34 Pensions Paid 1,468,154.25 1,689,241.15 Expenses Paid 3,712.23 7,725.11 Profit on Sale of Investments 75,864.23 Withholding Tax Payable 6,206.00 TOTALS 14,053,936.44 14,053,936.44 15,709,178.76 15,709,178.76 106 Financial Board of Retirement DESCRIPTION UTILITIES Baltimore Gas & Electric 8 1/4 of Baltimore Gas & Electric 16.75 of Baltimore Gas & Electric 16.75 of Boston Edison 4 3/4 of 95 Boston Edison 9 of 99 Boston Edison 9 1/4 of 2007 Boston Gas 4.65 of 90 Boston Gas 9 3/4 of 95 Carolina Power & Light 8.875 of 16 Cleveland Electric Illum 4 3/8 of Commonwealth Edison 8 of 2003 Commonwealth Edison 8 1/4 of 2007 Commonwealth Edison 9 1/8 of 2008 Commonwealth Edison 9 3/8 of 2004 Commonwealth Edison 17.50 of 88 Connecticut Light & Power 6 7/8 of Connecticut Power & Light 7 1/2 of Consolidated Edison Co 4 1/4 of 86 Consumers Power 4 of 86 Duke Power 8 1/2 of 2000 Duke Power 7 3/4 of 2002 Dusquesne Light 8 3/4 of 2000 Dusquesne Light 9 of 2006 E1 Paso Electric 7 3/4 of 2001 Idaho Power 5 1/4 of 96 PORTFOLIO RETIREMENT SYSTEM FUNDS 99 91 91 94 98 2003 Jersey Central Power & Light 4 1/8 of 86 Louisiana Power & Light 7 1/8 of 98 Niagara- Mohawk Power 5 7/8 of 96 Niagara - Mohawk Power 7 3/4 Of 2002 Northern States Power 9.5 of 05 Oklahoma Gas & Electric 8 5/8 of 2006 Pacific Gas & Electric 4 5/8 of 97 Pennsylvania Power & Light 9 of 2000 Potomac Electric Power 5 1/8 of 2001 Public Service of Colorado 8 1/4 of 2007 San Diego Electric 9.75 of 08 San Diego Electric 9.75 of 08 Sierra Pacific Power 5 1/4 of 86 Texas Electric Sery 8 7/8 of 2000 Texas Power & Light 8.6 of 06 Union Electric 4 1/2 of 95 Utah Power & Light 7 of 98 Virginia Electric & Power 11 of 94 Western Mass Electric 9 1/4 of 2004 Wisconsin Public Service 7 1/4 of 99 DESCRIPTION RAILROADS December 31, 1986 BONDS PAR VALUE Burlington Northern 3 1/8 of 90 Burlington Northern 4 of 97 Chesapeake & Ohio Railway 4 1/2 of 92 Hocking Valley Railroad 4 1/2 of 99 Illinois Central RR Equip Trust 7 1/4 of 86 Missouri - Pacific RR 4 1/4 of 90 Missouri - Pacific RR 4 1/4 of 2005 Union Pacific RR 8 Of 91 20,000 25,000 75,000 10,000 30,000 50,000 10,000 40,000 350,000 10,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 100,000 15,000 50,000 25,000 5,000 35,000 15,000 35,000 50,000 40,000 25,000 5,000 30,000 10,000 35,000 200,000 50,000 20,000 40,000 25,000 50,000 100,000 150,000 3,000 100,000 500,000 25,000 30,000 90,000 100,000 35,000 PAR VALUE 25,000 25,000 50,000 15,000 40,000 25,000 50,000 50,000 TELEPHONE American Tel & Tel 5 1/8 of 2001 25,000 American Tel 7 Tel 5 1/2 of 97 25,000 American Tel & Tel 8 3/4 of 2000 75,000 Bell Tel of Pennsylvania 7 1/2 of 2013 50,000 Chesapeake & Ohio Telephone 8.78 of 09 500,000 Illinois Bell Telephone 4 7/8 of 97 15,000 Illinois Bell Telephone 8 of 2005 15,000 Michigan Bell Telephone 4 3/8 of 91 20,000 Michigan Bell Telephone 9.60 of 2008 50,000 Mountain States Tel & Tel 5 1/2 of 2005 20,000 Mountain States Tel & Tel 8 5/8 of 2018 100,000 Mountain States Tel & Tel 9.75 of 12 250,000 New York Tel 4 5/8 of 2004 15,000 New York Tel 7 1/2 of 2009 15,000 New York Tel 7 7/8 of 2017 100,000 New York Tel 8.625 of 16 500,000 Northwestern Bell Tel 7 1/2 of 2005 45,000 Ohio Bell Tel 5 3/8 of 2007 10,000 Pacific Northwest Bell 8.75 of 18 500,000 South Central Bell Tel 8 1/4 of 2013 50,000 Southern Bell Tel & Tel 4 3/8 of 98 10,000 Southern Bell Tel & Tel 4 3/8 of 2001 15,000 Southern Bell Tel & Tel 7 5/8 of 2013 50,000 Southwestern Bell Tel 5 3/8 of 2006 15,000 Southwestern Bell Tel & Tel 9.625 of 19 250,000 Southwestern Bell Tel & Tel 9.625 of 19 250,000 Wisconsin Tel Co 8 of 2014 75,000 U.S. GOVERNMENT U.S. Treasury Bonds Reg 3 1/2 of 90 125,000 U.S. Treasury Bonds Reg 10 1/2 of 92 300,000 U.S. Treasury Bonds Reg 11 3/8 of 89 300,000 U.S. Treasury Bonds Reg 11 1/2 of 95 300,000 U.S. Treasury Bonds Reg 11 of 87 500,000 U.S. Treasury Bonds Reg 10 1/2 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 500,000 U.S. Treasury Bonds Reg 11.875 of 89 500,000 FNMA Bonds Reg 12 1/4 of 87 300,000 BANK - CAPITAL AND CONVERTIBLE NOTES Bankers Trust 4 1/2 of 88 33,000 Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A. 4 7/8 of 93 2,500 Chemical Bank -N.Y. 5 of 93 1,400 Crocker Nat'l Bank 4.60 of 89 25,000 DESCRIPTION PAR VALUE COMMERCIAL General Electric 5.30 of 92 30,000 General Motors Accpt 7.85 of 98 50,000 International Paper 8.85 of 2000 50,000 J.C. Penney 9.0 of 16 150,000 J.C. Penney 9.0 of 16 350,000 Sears Roebuck 10.25 of 88 100,000 Financial 107 Board of Retirement PORTFOLIO RETIREMENT SYSTEM FUNDS December 31, 1986 BANK STOCKS NAME OF BANK NUMBER OF SHARES NAME OF BANK NUMBER OF SHARES Ameritrust 2,000 Comerica 1,053 Bank of Boston Corp 9,000 Manufacturer's Hanover Trust 688 Bank of N.E. Corp. 13,360 Manufacturer's Nat'l Bank of Detroit 722 Bankers Trust -New York 448 J.P. Morgan 4,000 BayBanks, Inc. 4,000 Patriot Bancorporation 1,698 Chase Manhattan National Bank 542 Shawmut Association 3,000 Chemical Bank New York Trust 776 State Street - Boston Financial 16,000 Citicorp New York 1,248 Total 58,535 Frank T. Parrish, Jr., Chairman John J. Ryan, Secretary, Ex- officio member Richard E. Spiers, Employee's Elected Rep. Assessors Survive Revaluation Operation The fiscal year 1987 revaluation was completed in November, 1986, and real estate tax bills were issued November 30. Although some measure of con- troversy is always the companion to revaluation, this project was a particular success because it proved that revaluation can be accomplished in -house at a fraction of the normal cost associated with revaluation contractors. Further, the operation generated a low number of complaints; only one of every 16 property owners filed for abatements. With the computer- assisted appraisal system in place, future state - mandated revaluations will not strain the town's financial resources. Current state law required the Massachusetts Depart- ment of Revenue (DOR) to certify at three -year in- 108 Financial tervals that the town's assessed valuations are within 10 percent of market value. An average yearly increase in the value of real estate of only 3.4 percent will warrant another revaluation for fiscal year 1990. Further DOR certification guide- lines require the assessors to conduct a regular program of property inspection and re- inspection. Therefore, options to supplement the existing assessing staff are now being considered. 1986 was a particularly busy year for the assessing department. The burden of revaluation kept the staff at a peak level of activity and often stress. The assessors would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of princi- pal clerk Dorothy Ryder and senior clerks Margaret Toomey and Linda Raposa. Board of Assessors Financial 109 FISCAL 1987 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 $41,512,661.66 2. Total Appropriations voted to be taken from available funds 1,586,591.34 3. TOTAL A $43,099,253.00 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 1,445,602.00 4. TOTAL B 1,445,602.00 C. STATE AND COUNTY CHARGES 1. Cherry Sheet Estimated Charges (Schedule B) 1,360.948.00 D. OVERLAY RESERVE FOR TAX ABATEMENTS AND STATUTORY EXEMPTIONS 1,193,152.98 E. TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED $46,098,955.98 II. ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND REVENUE FROM OTHER SOURCES A. ESTIMATED RECEIPTS FROM STATE 1. Cherry Sheet Estimated Receipts 5,960,222.00 2. Cherry Sheet Estimated Charges (Prior year overestimates) 54,970.00 3. TOTAL A 6,015,192.00 B. LOCAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS (SCHEDULE C) 4,874,519.36 C. FREE CASH AND OTHER REVENUE SOURCES APPROPRIATED FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES 1. Transfer (Schedule A) 1,459,591.34 2. Revenue Sharing 0.00 3. TOTAL C 1,459,591.34 D. FREE CASH USED SPECIFICALLY TO REDUCE THE TAX RATE 1,596,315.00 E. TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND REVENUE FROM OTHER SOURCES $13,945,617.70 III. TAX RATE SUMMARY A. TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED $47,098,955.98 B. TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND REVENUE FROM OTHER SOURCES 13,945,617.70 C. NET AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION $33,153,338.28 D. CLASSIFIED TAX LEVIES AND RATES: Levy Levy by Class Percentage Class Valuation Tax Rates Residential 67.0318 $22,223,882.81 $2,235,803,100 $ 9.94 Open Space 0.0000 0.00 0 Commercial 23.6800 7,850,281.44 478,384,000 16.41 Industrial 7.3650 2,441,619.28 148,788,500 16.41 Pers. Prop. 1.9232 637,554.75 38,851,600 16.41 Total 100% $33,153,338.28 $2,901,827,200 Financial 109 Board of Assessors SCHEDULE A- AMOUNTS VOTED TO BE TAKEN FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS DATE OF VOTE AMOUNT 12 -2 -85 Transfer $ 60,000.00 3 -31 -86 Transfer 667,591.34 4 -2 -86 Transfer 402,000.00 4 -9 -86 Transfer 30,000.00 5 -12 -86 Transfer 300,000.00 Total $1,459,591.34 SCHEDULE B - FY 1987 ESTIMATED COUNTY AND STATE TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS A. COUNTY ASSESSMENTS $1,544,519.36 1. County Tax $ 567,765.00 B. STATE ASSESSMENTS AND CHARGES and Excises 1. Special Education 37,992.00 3. 2. State Supervision of Retirement Systems 1,843.00 4. 3. Motor Vehicle Exicse Tax Bills 4,419.00 1,200,000.00 4. Health Insurance Programs 254.00 Sewer 5. Air Polution Control Districts 7,892.00 Other Charges for Services 6. Metropolitan Area Planning Council 5,347.00 C. TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITIES 500.00 8. 1. Mass. Bay Transportation Authority 686,193.00 D. PRIOR YEAR UNDERESTIMATES Departmental Revenue - Cemeteries 1. Parking Surcharges 4,390.00 Departmental Revenue - 2. Mass. Bay Transportation Authority 31,153.00 11. 3. Special Education 13,700.00 Total $1,360,948.00 SCHEDULE C - FY 1987 ESTIMATED LOCAL RECEIPTS 1. Motor Vehicle Excise $1,544,519.36 2. Penalties and Interest on Taxes and Excises 100,000.00 3. Payments in Lieu of Taxes 7,000.00 4. Charges for Services - Water 1,200,000.00 5. Charges for Services - Sewer 600,000.00 6. Other Charges for Services 2,500.00 7. Fees 500.00 8. Rentals 125,000.00 9. Departmental Revenue - Cemeteries 55,000.00 10. Departmental Revenue - Recreation 90,000.00 11. Licenses and Permits 300,000.00 12. Fines and Forfeits 200,000.00 13. Investment Income 500,000.00 14. Ambulance 30,000.00 15. Miscellaneous 0 16. Motel /Hotel Tax 120,000.00 17. Total $4,874,519.36 110 Financial Board of Assessors Total Amount of Taxes on Property and Assessments and Liens Added to Taxes as Committed to Tax Collector $144,626.17 TABLE OF AGGREGATES Number of Parcels Assessed Total Bills on Personal Estate 333 Bills on Real Estate 10,536 Value of Assessed Personal Estate Stock in Trade $ 576,600 Machinery 2,486,300 Furniture 626,500 All Other Tangible Personalty 35,180,200 Total Valuation of Assessed Personal Estate $ 38,851,600 Value of Assessed Real Estate Land Exclusive of Buildings $1,144,933,700 Buildings Exclusive of Land 1,718,041,900 Total Valuation of Assessed Real Estate $2,862,975,600 Recapitulation of Committments Calendar Year 1986 on Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Number of Vehicles Excise 28,540 $1,776,474.38 111 Items Not Entering into the Determination of the Tax Betterments and Special Assessments Added to Taxes Rate Committed Amount Interest Total Apportioned Sewer Assessments $63,951.83 $30,293.87 $ 94,245.70 Apportioned Sidewalk Assessments 451.07 183.42 634.49 Apportioned Street Assessments 13,922.40 6,625.22 20,547.62 Apportioned Water Assessments 160.19 35.74 195.93 Water Liens Added to Taxes 16,400.05 404.80 16,804.85 Sewer Liens Added to Taxes 12,197.58 12,197.58 Total Amount of Taxes on Property and Assessments and Liens Added to Taxes as Committed to Tax Collector $144,626.17 TABLE OF AGGREGATES Number of Parcels Assessed Total Bills on Personal Estate 333 Bills on Real Estate 10,536 Value of Assessed Personal Estate Stock in Trade $ 576,600 Machinery 2,486,300 Furniture 626,500 All Other Tangible Personalty 35,180,200 Total Valuation of Assessed Personal Estate $ 38,851,600 Value of Assessed Real Estate Land Exclusive of Buildings $1,144,933,700 Buildings Exclusive of Land 1,718,041,900 Total Valuation of Assessed Real Estate $2,862,975,600 Recapitulation of Committments Calendar Year 1986 on Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Number of Vehicles Excise 28,540 $1,776,474.38 111 Two New Trusts Created Through Donations The trustees received donations for two new funds during the year; one, the Hampton Road Tree Fund, the other from the Isenberg family in memory of Richard Isenberg, par excellence in sports writing. We were able to increase the sums awarded for prizes and scholarships. Large holdings of bank stocks were sold at a sub- MATTHEW ALLEN MEMORIAL FUND $ 413.33 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 -85 $ 407.28 Income receipts 31.05 Less disbursements 25.00 Balance 6 -30 -86 413.33 AMERICAN LEGION CELEBRATIONS FUND $ 2.147.79 The income of this fund is to be used towards defraying the cost of the Town for the Patriots Day, Memorial 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 -85 $ 936.72 Income receipts 211.07 Less disbursements 1,000.00 Balance 6 -30 -86 147.79 BEALS FUND 4.569.42 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 -85 $1,775.96 Income receipts 793.46 Balance 6 -30 -86 2,569.42 112 Financial stantial gain for Westview Cemetery, and reinvested to improve income. The trustees continue to be interested in hearing from residents with ideas on how our funds might be more fully utilized. HALLIE C. BLAKE FUND 1.429.72 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 share $ 959.25 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 159.09 Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -85 $ 354.80 Income receipts 206.58 Less disbursements 250.00 Balance 6 -30 -86 311.38 BRIDGE CHARITABLE FUND $20,887.04 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. 4 1/2% 1st Mortgage bonds due 12 -1 -86 $ 1,000.00 $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 6,162.50 492 shares First National Boston Corp 4,995.81 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 472.42 Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -85 $4,690.89 Income receipt 1,537.42 Less disbursements 272.00 Balance 6 -30 -86 5,956.31 Trustees of Public Trusts GENEVA M. BROWN FUND 8.048.23 FREDERICK L. EMERY FUND The income is to be used for improving and beautifying 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 -85 $5,325.87 Income receipts 164.36 Less disbursements 400.00 Balance 6 -30 -86 5,090.23 LEROY S. BROWN FUND $ 6,200.89 The income is to be used towards defraying the expense 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 -85 $ 584.56 Income receipts 616.33 Balance 6 -30 -86 1,200.89 ROBERT P. CLAPP FUND $ 937.99 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 composition. Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -85 $ 936.66 Income receipts 71.33 Less disbursements 70.00 Balance 6 -30 -86 937.99 COLONIAL CEMETERY $ 3,046.27 Corpus $ 1,400.00 Principal- Lexington Savings Bank $ 1,400.00 (various deposits) Accumulated income - deposit Cambridgeport Savings Balance 7 -1 -85 $1,403.17 Income receipts 243.10 Balance 6 -30 -86 1,646.27 5.390.53 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 sidewalks 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 1/2% 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 -85 $ 841.66 Income receipts 379.28 Less disbursements 841.66 Balance 6 -30 -86 379.28 0. W. FISKE -- BATTLE GREEN FUND $ 701.74 The income of this fund is to be used for the maintenance of the Lexington Battle Green or the monuments erected thereon. Corpus $ 500.00 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank $ 500.00 Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -85 $ 834.05 Income receipts 67.69 Less disbursements 700.00 Balance 6 -30 -86 201.74 CHAS. E. FRENCH COLONIAL CEMETERY FUND $ 3,361.36 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 -85 $ 1,092.43 Income receipts 307.28 Balance 6 -30 -86 1,399.71 Financial 113 Trustees of Public Trusts CHAS. E. FRENCH MEDAL FUND 5.883.85 GEORGE L. GILMORE FUND 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 3,739.70 Railway 4% 1988 782.50 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 80.98 Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -85 $4,097.33 Income receipts 503.04 Less disbursements 1,500.00 Balance 6 -30 -86 3,100.37 JONAS GAMMEL TRUST $ 1,549.23 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 -85 $ 939.05 Income receipts 110.18 Balance 6 -30 -86 1,049.23 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 4 1/2% 1st Mortgage Bonds due 12 -1 -87 $ 1,000.00 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 1,254.65 114 Financial 427.96 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 4 1/2% 1992 880.00 Tnn Anrn f $15,000 U.S. Treasury Notes 11 3/8% 9 -30 -88 $15,140.63 Lexington Savings Bank: Balance 7 -1 -85 $16,260.98 Income receipts 3,739.70 Less disbursements 600.00 Balance 6 -30 -86 19,400.68 HARRIET R. GILMORE FUND $ 1,366.9 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 -85 $ 769.77 Income receipts 97.18 Balance 6 -30 -86 866.95 HAMPTON ROAD TREE FUND $ 2,000.00 The entire fund is available for maintenance or replacement of trees within the public right of way known as Hampton Road. Corpus $ 2,000.00 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -85 $ 0 Corpus receipt 2,000.00 Balance 6 -30 -86 2,000.00 Trustees of Public Trusts HARRINGTON MEMORIAL FUND $21,448.18 MUNROE CEMETERY FUNDS $196,075.81 To the School Committee of the Town of Lexington, for scholarships for needy children. Corpus $ 7,650.00 $19,569.19 84 Shares Am Tel & Tel Co Common Balance 7 -1 -85 64 Shares Ameritech Common Corpus receipt 7,650.00 153 Shares Bell South Common 7,650.00 Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank 158.553 Shares Am Tel & Tel Co Common Income receipts (Shares held -stock purchase plan) 25.67 Total cost of common shares due 9 -30 -88 $ 9,619.19 $10,000 U.S. Treasury Notes 11 3/4% Balance 7 -1 -85 $449668.55 due 1 -15 -91 Income receipts 20,304.39 9,950.00 Accumulated income - deposits Cambridgeport Savings Balance 7 -1 -85 $2,421.27 Income receipts 1,857.42 Less disbursements 2,400.00 Balance 6 -30 -86 1,878.99 HAYES FOUNTAIN FUND $ 1,718.81 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 -85 $ 733.89 Income receipts 122.20 Balance 6 -30 -86 856.09 RICHARD ISENBERG SCHOLARSHIP FUND $ 7,675.67 The income of this fund is to be awarded annually to a member(s) of the Junior or Senior class of Lexington High School who has demonstrated excellence in sports writing. Corpus $ 7,650.00 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -85 $ 0 Corpus receipt 7,650.00 Balance 6 -30 -86 7,650.00 Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -85 $ 0 Income receipts 25.67 Balance 6 -30 -86 25.67 EVERETT M. MULLIKEN FUND 10,349.41 The income shall be used under the supervision of the proper town authorities, for the care of Hastings 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 -85 $4,837.57 Income receipts 616.84 Balance 6 -30 -86 5,454.41 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 1/4% due 4 -15 -88 30,065.63 Income Account $50,000 U.S. Treasury Note 12.5% due 5 -15 -87 49,687.50 $45,000 U.S. Treasury Note 11.375% due 9 -30 -88 45,421.87 Lexington Savings Bank: Balance 7 -1 -85 $449668.55 Income receipts 20,304.39 Less disbursements 6,916.50 Balance 6 -30 -86 58,056.44 SARAH E. RAYMOND LIBRARY FUND $ 500.00 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 Saving Balance 7 -1 -85 $ 0 Income receipts 12.92 Less disbursements 12.92 Balance 6 -30 -86 0 EDITH C. REDMAN TRUST $ 676.79 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 -85 $ 713.43 Income receipts 63.36 Less disbursements 600.00 Balance 6 -30 -86 176.79 ELSA W. REGESTEIN FUND $ 1,039.53 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 -85 $1,030.99 Income receipts 78.54 Less disbursements 70.00 Balance 6 -30 -86 1,039.53 Financial 115 Trustees of Public Trusts GEORGE W. TAYLOR FLAG FUND $ 2,120.19 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 4 1/2% 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 -85 $ 951.60 Income receipts 112.34 Less disbursements 950.00 Balance 6 -30 -86 113.94 GEORGE W. TAYLOR TREE FUND $ 3,949.66 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 4 1/2% 1st Mortgage Bonds due 12 -1 -87 $ 2,000.00 Principal- deposit Cambridgeport Savings 6.25 Accumulated income - deposit Cambridgeport Savings Balance 7 -1 -85 $1,723.96 Income receipts 219.45 Balance 6 -30 -86 1,943.41 ALBERT BALL TENNEY MEMORIAL FUND $10,012.07 The income is to be used to provide nightly illumination of the Lexington Minuteman statue. Corpus $ 4,531.80 $4,000 Hocking Valley 4 1 /2i Bonds due 1999 $ 3,870.74 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 661.06 Accumulated income - deposits Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -85 $5,315.95 Income receipts 464.32 Less disbursements 300.00 Balance 6 -30 -86 5,480.27 116 Financial F. FOSTER SHERBURNE AND TENNEY SHERBURNE FUND $25,009.06 The net income from said fund shall be awarded annually to assist in the education of such deserving 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 46 1997 4,362.50 $5,000 Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co 4 1/2% Bonds due 3 -1 -87 4,926.51 Principal - deposit Lexington Savings Bank 393.56 Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -85 $ 235.09 Income receipts 1,272.32 Less disbursements 1,200.00 Balance 6 -30 -86 307.41 GEORGE 0. SMITH FUND $ 2,633.13 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 -85 $ 168.16 Income receipts 125.48 Less disbursements 168.16 Balance 6 -30 -86 125.48 ELLEN A. STONE FUND $ 2,163.53 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 4 1/2% Mortgage Bonds due 12 -1 -87 $ 2,000.00 Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -85 $ 258.51 Income receipts 105.02 Less disbursements 200.00 Balance 6 -30 -86 163.53 Trustees of Public Trusts TOWER MEMORIAL PARK FUND $30,382.23 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 50,000.00 Mortgage Bonds 6 -1 -1988 $ 1,510.00 $2,000 Western Mass Electric Co 40,110.83 4 3/8% 1st Mortgage Series C 4 -1 -87 1,590.00 $10,000 Southern Pacific Co 1st Mortgage Income receipts 2 3/4% Bonds Series F due 1 -1 -96 5,750.00 Principal- deposit Union Warren Savings 114.71 Income Account 2,825.00 $15,000 U.S. Treasury Note 11 3/8% due 9 -30 -88 $15,140.63 Lexington Savings Bank: 4,047.37 Balance 7 -1 -85 $3,820.87 4,135.56 Income receipts 2,456.02 2,814.41 Balance 6 -30 -86 6,276.89 6,679.17 CHARLES LYMAN WELD FUND $ 8,090.19 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% 49,562.50 due 6 -31 -88 $ 5,962.50 Principal- deposits Lexington Savings Bank 49,343.75 Balance 7 -1 -85 $1,336.42 Income receipts 791.27 25,234.37 Balance 6 -30 -86 2,127.69 WESTVIEW CEMETERY $814,213.91 Corpus $739,475.49 $28,000 Columbus & Southern Ohio 50,000.00 Electric Co 4 1/2% Bonds due 3 -1 -87 $ 27,648.29 $1,000 Oklahoma Gas & Electric 40,110.83 3 7/8% Bonds due 1988 872.50 $5,000 Alabama Power Co 1st Mortgage Income receipts 4 5/8% Bonds due 5 -1 -87 4,543.75 $5,000 Hocking Valley Balance 6 -30 -86 4 1/2% Bonds due 1999 2,825.00 $1,000 Idaho Power Co 4 1/2% Bonds due 1 -1 -87 972.50 600 Shares Bank of Boston Corp 4,047.37 300 Shares J.P. Morgan & CO Inc. 4,135.56 600 Shares State Street Bank & Trust Co 2,814.41 400 Shares Shawmut Assoc, Inc 6,679.17 $50,000 U.S. Treasury Bond 11 1/2% due 11 -15 -95 49,546.88 $50,000 U.S. Treasury Note 11 1/2% 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 4 1/2% Mortgage due 9 -1 -86 3,993.75 600 Shares New England Merchants Co Inc 3,745.92 $17,500 American T & T Co 8 3/4% Debentures due 5 -15 -2000 18,054.95 $18,000 Citicorps Conv Subor 5.75% notes due 6 -30 -2000 14,125.00 $40,000 Federal Natl Mgt Assoc Debentures due 8 3/4% due 1 -10 -91 40,787.50 $100,000 Federal Home Loan 10 3/8% due 8 -25 -92 101,068.75 $100,000 Federal Home Loan Bond 10.7% due 1 -25 -93 100,636.39 $100,000 U.S. Treasury Note 10 1/8% due 5 -15 -93 101,823.71 500 Shares Baybank Inc 14,485.56 600 Shares Boston Five Cents Savings 14,984.10 400 Shares American General Corp 15,588.25 500 Shares FPL Group Inc 14,673.01 600 Home Insurance Co 14,048.50 300 Marine Midland Banks 13,123.22 Principal- deposits Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -85 $30,460.83 Received from Town 50,000.00 Less disbursements 40,350.00 Balance 6 -30 -86 40,110.83 Accumulated income - deposits Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -85 $54,475.77 Income receipts 66,262.65 Less disbursements 46,000.00 Balance 6 -30 -86 74,738.42 Frank T. Parrish, Jr., Chairman Alan S. Fields John R. Packard Financial 117 Comptroller: A Changing of the Guard FY 85 FY 86 PAYROLL $141,225 $155,833 EXPENSES 4,949 6,975 PERSONNEL 7 7 I would first like to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is John Ryan and I have been an employee of the town since June 1986. I was ap- pointed by the Board of Selectmen to succeed Richard M. Perry as your Comptroller. The office of the comptroller, as I am sure you are aware, is the office through which all revenues and expenditures of the town are processed and accounted for. All the financial records of the town are maintained in this office. During fiscal 1986, the town executed the transition and conversion from a predominantly manual system to an automated system. The vast majority of the accounting functions are currently up and running on the Digital Equipment Company VAX 11/750. The goal of my office during the current fiscal year is to refine, further streamline and consolidate the 118 Financial system in order to supply information on a timely and accurate basis. June 30, 1986, the close of our fiscal year, marked the end of our fifth year on the state's new Uniform Municipal Accounting System. As of that date, our independent auditors, Arthur Anderson & Co., con- ducted the town's annual audit. I am pleased to state that the town is in excellent financial condi- tion. Without doubt, the most significant financial event to occur during 1986 was the issue of $13,640,000 of general obligation bonds on August 7, 1986, for purchasing the West and Chiesa Farms and remodeling the town's schools. Prior to the issuance of the debt, the town's credit rating was reviewed by Moody's Investors Service, Inc., and the rating of AAA was retained. During the current fiscal year it is my goal to improve existing data processing applications and review the operating procedures of various depart- ments in order to attain full utilization of the computer. Comptroller/ Letter of Transmittal TRANSMITTAL LETTER December 31, 1986 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts 02173 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, 1986. 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, 1986, are appended to this letter: Combined Balance Sheet of All Funds Combined Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance Combining Statement - All Special Revenue Funds Combining Balance Sheet - All Special Revenue Funds Appropriation Accounts Schedule of Revenues Schedule of Accounts Receivable Schedule of Cash Payments Balance Sheet - Long Term Debt John J. Ryan, Comptroller Financial 119 Comptroller/ Combined Balance Sheet of All Funds COMBINED BALANCE SHEET - ALL FUND TYPES AND ACCOUNT GROUPS JUNE 30, 1986 120 Financial G 0 V E R N M E N T A L T Y P E FUND S Proprietory Special Capital Special Type Funds General Revenue Projects Assessments Enterprise Assets Cash 155,995.41 Investments 13,144,214.02 61,685.24 Receivables: Taxes 748,709.16 Excises 322,939.56 User Charges & Liens 227,966.07 349,985.46 Tax Liens 10,360.68 Departmentals 213,423.02 Special Assessments 1,038,835.70 Due from other governments 106,338.00 76,153.00 Deferred Revenue (428,780.70) (1,038,835.70) (70,616.53) Accrued Interest 71,783.15 Due from Insurance Co 100,000.00 Other Debits Due (to) /from Other Funds (2,456,951.97) 1,092,922.46 13,171.39 356,069.46 983,937.58 Tax Foreclosures 33,864.00 Amounts Provided For: Payments of Bonds State (Chapter 645) Payment of Notes 91,168.54 1,770,000.00 Total Assets 12,249,860.40 1,321,929.24 1,783,171.39 356,069.46 1,263,306.51 Liabilities Warrants Payable 1,075,972.29 12,685.24 Payroll Deductions 227,111.76 Deposits 18,801.25 1,340.36 Bonds Payable: Inside Debt Limit Notes Payable 91,168.54 1,770,000.00 Due to Other Govts. 10,951.08 Reserves Reserve for Abatements/ Exemptions 731,982.80 Reserve for Collected Taxes 80,000.00 Fund Equity Reserve for Encumbrances 2,553,085.53 13,171.39 208,047.98 Reserve for Petty Cash 1,050.00 Designated: Over /Under Assessments 10,177.10 Various 1,082,845.46 Abatements /Exemptions Surplus 1,039,549.06 Undesignated: Unreserved Fund Balance 6,501,179.53 135,230.00 356,069.46 1,053,918.17 Total Liabilities, Reserves and Fund Balance 12,249,860.40 1,321,929.24 1,783,171.39 356,069.46 1,263,306.51 120 Financial Comptroller/ Combined Balance Sheet of All Funds Fiduciary Type Funds Account Group Totals 20,141.61 Agency & Trusts Long Term Debt (Memorandum Only) Treasurer Library Public Accounts June 30, 1986 June 30, 1985 6,782.59 9,007.00 280,715.00 452,500.00 3,012,615.00 119,503.97 456,248.00 970,959.00 14,752,610.23 9,803,357.00 748,709.16 561,667.00 322,939.56 285,267.00 577,951.53 651,289.00 10,360.68 8,282.00 213,423.02 89,001.00 1,038,835.70 1,116,572.00 182,491.00 228,323.00 (1,538,232.93) (1,458,492.00) 71,783.15 19,273.00 100,000.00 (349.92) 11,201.00 33,864.00 33,864.00 445,000.00 445,000.00 930,000.00 1,861,168.54 177,420.00 125,936.64 465,255.00 1,262,875.00 445,000.00 19,273,403.64 15,458,438.00 445,000.00 125,936.64 465,255.00 1,262,875.00 125,936.64 465,255.00 1,262,875.00 445,000.00 1,088,657.53 1,046,537.00 227,111.76 188,698.00 20,141.61 7,948.00 445,000.00 930,000.00 1,861,168.54 177,420.00 10,951.08 4,374.00 731,982.80 561,678.00 80,000.00 390,602.00 2,774,304.90 1,810,380.00 1,050.00 1,050.00 10,177.10 37,997.00 2,936,912.10 2,566,156.00 1,039,549.06 796,891.00 8,046,397.16 6,938,707.00 19,273,403.64 15,458,438.00 Financial 121 Comptroller/ Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES ALL FUND TYPES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1986 Governmental Fund Type Special Capital Special General Revenue Proiects Assessments Revenues: 6,427.36 4,174,424.40 Taxes 30,680,312.78 18,449.30 114.00 Tax Liens & Foreclosures 4,392.88 23,659.02 Motor Vehicle Excise 1,783,315.15 2,184,490.67 Penalties & Interest 107,865.34 277,091.19 Enterprise User Charges & Liens 1943820.60 Non - Enterprise Charges for Services 598,688.66 1,035,554.98 License Permits & Fines 246,492.80 Departmental 1,401,402.78 538,831.09 Intergovernmental 4,350,298.42 1,757,008.81 Special Assessments 176,409.01 Earnings on Investments 774,762.45 10,321.82 Contributions Total Revenues 39,947,531.26 3,341,716.70 176,409.01 Expenditures: General Government Public Safety Health & Sanitation Highway & 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, 1985 Fund Balances, June 30, 1986 122 Financial 3,458,232.51 6,427.36 4,174,424.40 172,749.76 1,770,000.00 738,565.17 18,449.30 114.00 4,772,965.53 418,515.36 23,659.02 2,097,016.22 20,100,079.80 2,184,490.67 898,035.45 23,285.50 277,091.19 45,065.81 1943820.60 353701.80 223,686.57 12,440.16 579,362.68 37,332,378.31 3,092,670.33 1,770,114.00 2,615,152.95 249,046.37 (1,770,114.00) 176,409.01 18,991.00 1,770,000.00 779,469.17 10,077.00 (1,287,528.90) (10,077.00) (192,012.09) (160,000.00) (518,136.73) (162,944.09) 1,770,000.00 (160,000.00) 2,097,016.22 86,102.28 (114.00) 16,409.01 8,008,025.00 1,132,140.73 13,285.39 339,660.45 10,105,041.22 1,218,243.01 13,171.39 356.069.46 Comptroller/ Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances Proprietary Fiduciary Fund Type Totals Enterprise (Memorandum Only) Water Treasurer Cary Library Public Trustees June 30, 1986 June 30, 1985 30,680,312.78 28,943,819.20 4,392.88 890.39 1,783,315.15 1,404,135.72 107,865.34 98,935.89 1,193,396.92 1,193,396.92 1,276,344.81 1,634,243.64 1,416,597.70 246,492.80 561,404.64 20,872.00 97,509.79 142,151.75 2,200,767.41 1,050,167.33 105,497.81 6,212,805.04 6,363,940.56 176,409.01 177,918.95 9,912.34 45,811.73 252,990.73 1,093,799.07 1,273,231.21 5,024.11 1,298,894.73 30,784.34 143,321.52 395,142.48 45,333,800.04 42,572,410.51 14,670.00 3,479,329.87 4,922,027.57 6,117,174.16 4,179,132.48 757,128.47 957,888.47 2242384.98 5,415,865.87 22926,041.68 23,659.02 21,871.58 4,515.00 22,289,085.47 21,0622538.51 129,316.60 1,050,637.55 960,018.78 3,791.66 325,948.66 284,131.09 532275.32 1,997,095.92 1,820,552.52 44,507.95 3017.03 624,913.35 137,359.22 469,410.43 803,077.01 48,266.50 863,783.67 29,696.99 579,362.68 950,379.84 1,095,407.31 44,507.95 129,316.60 59,590.19 43,523,984.69 38,721,049.16 203,487.42 (13,723.61) 14,004.92 335,552.29 1,809,815.35 3,851,361.35 171,000.00 1,788,991.00 200,819.89 1,607.12 40,000.00 831,153.29 835,524.83 (77,967.77) (77,967.77) (194,399.97) (1,287,528.90) (2,285,490.13) (45,000.00) (407,089.09) (2,469,630.04) (77,967.77) 1,607.12 (5,000.00) 847,558.53 (3,742,175.42) 125,519.65 (12,116.49) 14,004.92 330,552.29 2,657,373.88 109,185.93 1,136,446.50 138,053.13 451,250.08 932,322.71 12,151,183.99 12,041,997.96 1,261,966.15 125,936.64 465,255.00 1,262,875.00 14,808,557.87 12,151,183.89 Financial 123 Comptroller/ Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance Special Revenue Fund - Education STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Federal Grants: FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,1986 Special Education - Mainstream 198.78 32,796.60 32,981.26 Transfers/ Lexington Special Services 1,797.55 70,991.00 71,689.78 1,098.77 July 1, 1985 Adjustments Revenues Expenditures June 30, 1986 Transition 3,446.77 Balance + ( -) Word Processing & Accounting Balance Special Revenue Fund - Revenue Sharing 14,602,130.00 10,077.00 371,553.82 392,254.57 135,397.55 Special Revenue Fund - School Cafeteria 86,930.37 6,204,872.29 658,012.30 49,405.96 School Lunch 2,917.00 2,917.00 Psychological Education Training 698.20 Special Revenue Fund Highway Summer Language /Low Income 43,234.00 37,840.00 43,234.00 37,840.00 Highway Purpose (Pothole) 20,375.00 32,437.00 6,257.27 Transition II 20,375.00 Highway Layout 8,235.51 29,690.43 Munch 609.26 29,690.43 Highway Grant 1984 -1985 208,534.00 161,557.09 46,976.91 Highway to Pay SAN 2,075.00 814.00 34,274.61 34,274.61 Highway Grant 1986 Foundation Computer 37,107.19 156,208.00 23,194.31 156,208.00 Foundation Drama 12,233.84 258,599.43 32,541.22 190,482.61 161,557.09 287,524.95 Special Revenue Fund - Education Federal Grants: Special Education - Mainstream 198.78 32,796.60 32,981.26 14.12 Lexington Special Services 1,797.55 70,991.00 71,689.78 1,098.77 Enhance 327.72 36,028.00 34,383.32 1,972.40 Transition 3,446.77 53,963.00 57,409.77 Word Processing & Accounting 226.76 66.76 160.00 Math for Disabled Students 150.00 150.00 Parenting Adolescents 823.00 823.00 Improving Technical Skills 2,917.00 2,917.00 Psychological Education Training 698.20 698.20 Summer Language /Low Income 43,234.00 37,840.00 43,234.00 37,840.00 P.L.874 28,304.75 10,389.52 32,437.00 6,257.27 Transition II 9,900.00 8,235.51 1,664.49 Munch 609.26 609.26 Smoking Prevention 53.64 53.64 Early Intervention 2,889.00 2,075.00 814.00 Gifts School: Foundation Computer 37,107.19 476.00 23,194.31 14,388.88 Foundation Drama 12,233.84 21,091.17 32,541.22 783.79 Foundation Materials 43.02 1,596.56 1,639.58 Lost Books 5,557.86 2,751.20 2,488.59 5,820.47 School Athletes 21,443.89 16,643.50 35,000.00 3,087.39 Adult Education 19,168.19 70,467.39 69,071.53 20,564.05 Driver Education 11,296.09 32,434.00 29,903.13 13,826.96 Metco Racial Imbalance 29,359.77 713,279.00 705,322.80 37,315.97 Other School: ECDA Grant Chapter 2 Block Grant 547.04 19,534.00 19,899.17 181.87 Visions of the Future 5,807.18 70,479.00 67,132.17 9,154.01 Metro Pathways 181,329.00 181,329.00 Visual Arts thru Drama 1,130.21 1,919.79 3,050.00 Professional Development 134,858.00 23,541.00 111,317.00 Model School Development 1,179.00 1,007.48 171.52 Creative Drama 2,948.00 2,925.84 22.16 Computer Math 1,029.00 1,020.00 9.00 School Improvement Council 21,120.00 13,983.88 7,136.12 124 Financial Comptroller/ Statement of Revenues,Expenditures and Changes in Fund Financial 125 STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,1986 Transfers/ July 1, 1985 Adjustments Revenues Expenditures June 30, 1986 Balance + ( -) Balance School Bus Tickets 2,425.65 9,032.45 8,840.65 2,617.45 Off Duty Custodians 1,321.37 22,723.50 22,044.00 2,000.87 227,311.73 1,582,604.68 1,526,478.37 283,438.04 Spec. Revenue Fund -other Spec. Revenue Federal Grants: Inflow Infiltration Analysis 39,834.77 39,834.77 Fund Balance -MDC Sewer Usage Charge 6,675.00 6,675.00 Traffic Improvements -So. Lexington 20,000.00 20,000.00 Traffic Improvements -No. Lexington 233.32 5,300.00 5,294.43 238.89 Council for the Arts 2,033.97 (1,607.00) 775.00 1,201.97 Youth 908.91 908.91 Recreation 3,486.00 6,030.00 7,203.73 2,312.27 Needy Family 100.00 100.00 Council on Aging 2,456.87 5,421.55 1,226.75 6,651.67 Vote Today Flag 65.56 65.56 School Smoke Detector 30.00 30.00 Town Manager Organizational Dev. 3,000.00 1,474.00 1,526.00 Volunteer Coordination 5,000.00 4,953.36 46.64 Minority Community Affairs 3,262.50 3,262.50 Fund Balance Insurance Reimbursement: Police 1,097.49 1,233.27 2,330.76 Fire 231.00 2,609.76 751.77 2,088.99 Public Works - Vehicle 2,045.28 3,378.38 5,423.66 Traffic Signs -Fence 5,669.29 773.87 599.58 5,843.58 Public Works -Trees 746.32 746.32 Hydrants 6,598.31 5,841.61 4,012.00 8,427.92 Fund Balance Off Duty Details: Public Works 1,024.37 1,247.24 3,727.39 (1,455.78) Police Designated Reserve 1,173.06 1,173.06 Police (7,528.03) 165,756.27 171,557.67 (13,329.43) Fire 333.50 848.32 440.32 741.5 Custodian (218.04) 1,417.85 1,199.81 Appropriated Off Duty Police 3,888.00 3,888.00 Council on Aging Grant 10,171.01 9,192.57 15,633.45 3,730.13 Fund Balance -Sale of Real Estate 30,000.00 (30,000.00) Fund Balance - County Dog Fund 2539.17 (2,539.17) 2,441.34 2,441.34 Fund Balances -Sale of Cemetery Lots 35,934.79 38,778.70 74,713.49 Aid to Library 23,288.06 23,283.50 23,285.50 23,286.06 Accrued Bond Interest 1,973.00 1,973.00 Parking Meter -Lots Permits Parking Meter 96,860.87 (75,000.00) 98,298.36 120,159.23 Parking Permits 78,621.00 (53,500.00) 35,265.00 60,386.00 Parking Lots 35,650.70 (25,000.00) 48,285.72 58,936.42 WPC Collections 18,991.00 18,449.30 541.70 WPC Collections (to pay note) 4,463.00 4,463.00 Financial 125 Comptroller/ Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance Special Revenue Fund Revenue Sharing Special Revenue Fund School Cafeteria Special Revenue Fund Highway Special Revenue Fund Education Special Revenue Other Revenue A. To Trust Fund B. Town Meeting Action C. (To) Revenue General Fund D. Proceeds from Notes 126 Financial 146,021.30 10,077.00 STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE 135,397.55 FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,1986 49,405.36 258,599.43 190,482.61 161,557.09 Transfers/ 227,311.73 1,582,604.68 1,526,478.37 283,438.04 July 1, 1985 Adjustments Revenues Expenditures June 30, 1986 Balance + ( -) Balance Self Supporting Recreation 8,569.35 (4,365.92) 43,469.49 37,862.08 9,810.84 MBTA Lexpress Grant 60,000.00 50,019.70 9,980.30 Totals 413,277.90 (192,012.09) 595,579.30 354,368.00 462,477.11 BREAKDOWN OF ALL DESIGNATED BALANCES Special Revenue Fund Revenue Sharing Special Revenue Fund School Cafeteria Special Revenue Fund Highway Special Revenue Fund Education Special Revenue Other Revenue A. To Trust Fund B. Town Meeting Action C. (To) Revenue General Fund D. Proceeds from Notes 126 Financial 146,021.30 10,077.00 371,553.82 392,254.57 135,397.55 86,930.37 620,487.29 658,012.30 49,405.36 258,599.43 190,482.61 161,557.09 287,524.95 227,311.73 1,582,604.68 1,526,478.37 283,438.04 413,277.90 (192,012.09) 595,579.30 354.368.00 462.477.11 1,132,140.73 (181,935.09) 3,360,707.70 3,092,670.33 1,218,243.01 LEI IUPU8UT,d Revenues: Non Enterprise Charges for Services Intergovernmental Earnings on Investments Total Revenues Expenditures General Government Public Safety Health & Sanitation Highways & Streets Veterans Benefits Education Libraries Park Park & Recreation Pension & Retirements Unclassified Cemeteries Maturing Debt & Interest Total Expenditures Excess 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) Expendi- tures & Other Uses Fund Balance, June 30, 1985 Fund Balance, June 30, 1986 COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES ALL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1986 Revenue Sharing School Cafeteria Highway Improvements Education Revenue Other Revenue (Totals -Memorandum Only) June 30, 1986 June 30, 1985 361,232.00 10,321.82 560,088.57 560,088.57 60,398.72 190,482.61 1,582,604.68 576,588.30 2,771,306.31 10,321.82 371,553.82 620,487.29 190,482.61 1,582,604.68 576,588.30 3,341,716.70 532,438.76 2,425,231.15 14,797.96 2,972,467.87 241,944.30 658,012.30 150,310.27 161,557.09 1,526,478.37 6,427.36 172,749.76 18,449.30 15,013.97 6,427.36 172,749.76 18,449.30 418,515.36 2,184,490.67 23,285.50 23,285.50 45,065.81 45,065.81 73,376.30 223,686.57 53,745.97 92,216.82 142,371.80 629,862.72 1,732,335.93 24,033.90 20,756.09 66,443.56 392,254.57 658,012.30 161,557.09 1,526,478.37 354,368.00 3,092,670.33 28,925.52 56,126.31 222,220.30 249,046.37 (20,700.75) (37,525.01) 10,077.00 18,991.00 10,077.00 (192,012.09) (192,012.09) 18,991.00 10,077.00 2,761,766.79 (192,012.09) 210,701.08 317,365.27 196.42 (210,913.02) (208,978.00) 10,077.00 (173,021.09) (162,944.09) (102,329.33) (10,623.75) (37,525.01) 28,925.52 56,126.31 146,021.30 86,930.37 258,599.43 227,311.73 135,397.55 49,405.36 287,524.95 283,438.04 49,199.21 413,277.90 462,477.11 86,102.28 1,132,140.73 1,218,243.01 108,371.75 1,023,768.98 1,132,140.73 Ispusula 8Z i Assets Investments Due from Other Governments Due from Other Funds Amount 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, 1986 Revenue Sharing School Highway Education Cafeteria Improvement Revenue Other Revenue Total 6-30-86 Total 6-30-85 61,685.24 76,153.00 10,077.00 61,685.24 76,153.00 49,405.36 287,524.95 283,438.04 462,477.11 1,092,922.46 50,000.00 41,168.54 91,168.54 42,933.30 103,088.00 986,119.33 106,452.15 147,915.24 49,405.36 337,524.95 283,438.04 503,645.65 1,321,929.24 1,238,592.78 12,685.24 135,230.00 147,915.24 49,405.36 337,524.95 283,438.04 503,645.65 1,321,929.24 1,238,592.78 50,000.00 12,685.24 41,168.54 91,168.54 49,405.36 287,524.95 283,438.04 462,477.11 1,082,845.46 135,230.00 106,452.15 988,284.61 143,856.02 Comptroller/ Combining Balance Sheet All Special Revenue Funds 6Z 1 iepueui3 ACCOUNT APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS FISCAL 1987 APPROPRIATION AT 1986 TOWN BUDGET EXPENDED BALANCE MEETING Office Machine Maintenance -Cry Fwd 720.00 464.00 256.00 Copier Service & Supplies -146 12,000.00 6,539.23 5,460.77 13,000.00 Copier Service & Supplies -Cry Fwd 2,653.54 2,429.46 224.08 Metered Mail -147 39,300.00 39,225.82 74.18 36,300.00 Assessors -029 Personal Services -101 86,384.00 86,384.00 87,184.00 Expenses -102 11,900.00 6,072.45 5,827.55 11,900.00 Expenses -Cry Fwd 36.57 36.57 Computer Assisted Assessment -520 (Art.3 of '84) 37,309.56 29,984.34 7,325.22 Treasurer/Collector-035 Personal Services -101 116,311.00 116,310.97 0.03 116,318.00 Expenses -102 18,050.00 17,174.30 875.70 18,862.00 Expenses -Cry Fwd 11,816.73 7,998.08 3,818.65 Foreclosure & Redemptions -148 5,000.00 90.00 4,910.00 5,225.00 Foreclosure & Redemption -Cry Fwd 3,489.80 3,489.80 Town Clerk -039 Personal Services -101 81,433.00 75,884.68 5,548.32 84,388.00 Expenses -102 1,520.00 951.75 568.25 1,520.00 Law -045 Expenses -102 25,000.00 21,814.48 3,185.52 25,000.00 Law Fees -128 136,000.00 136,000.00 110,000.00 Board of Appeals -061 Personal Services -101 19,181.00 19,180.37 0.63 19,182.00 Expenses -102 2,650.00 2,196.74 453.26 2,650.00 Planning Board -063 Personal Servicces-101 72,012.00 72,012.00 74,109.00 Expenses 5,775.00 4,707.91 1,067.09 6,035.00 Board of Retirement -071 Expenses -102 5,995.00 5,995.00 4,940.00 Contributory Retirement Fund -118 1,496,889.00 1,496,889.00 1,600,000.00 Non -Contributory Pension Fund -119 210,000.00 194,251.92 15,748.08 221,500.00 Non -Contributory Pension Fund -Cry Fwd 8,611.06 8,611.06 Pension Funding -120 300,000.00 300,000.00 300,000.00 Insurance -076 Expenses -102 400,000.00 327,371.17 72,628.83 475,000.00 Expenses -Cry Fwd 3,283.10 3,283.10 Group Insurance -123 1,809,600.00 1,809,469.75 130.25 1,900,080.00 Unemployment Compensation (Art.12 of '86) 15,000.00 Police -101 Personal Services -Collective Bargaining -099 1,347,728.00 1,344,253.53 3,474.47 1,358,743.00 Personal Services -101 494,385.00 494,385.00 495,962.00 Expenses -102 227,445.00 219,500.09 7,944.91 230,796.00 Expenses -Cry Fwd 743.59 743.59 Parking Meter Maintenance -149 3,500.00 453.57 3,046.43 3,640.00 Fire -103 Personal Services -Collective Bargaining -099 1,589,861.00 1,562,599.13 27,261.87 1,658,035.00 Personal Services -101 172,799.00 166,525.84 6,273.16 174,642.00 Expenses 102 173,900.00 171,955.65 1,944.35 149,145.00 Comptroller/Appropriation Accounts ieIDURUtd OE 1 APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS FISCAL1987 APPROPRIATION AT 1986 TOWN ACCOUNT BUDGET EXPENDED BALANCE MEETING Selectmen -003 Personal Services Expenses -102 Expenses -Cry Fwd Additional Funds for Salary Settlements -164 Town Manager -004 Personal Service -101 Expenses -102 Expenses -Cry Fwd Town Manager Jurisdiction -005 Temporary Help & Overtime -104 Clerical Pool -105 Office Furniture & Fixtures -106 Office Furniture & Fixture -Cry Fwd Fire & Police Medical -108 Fire & Police Medical -Cry Fwd Out of State Travel -115 owwGeneral Professional Services -121 General Professional Services -Cry Fwd Director of Guides -131 Tuition and Training -132 Tuition and Training -Cry Fwd In State Travel -133 In State Travel -Cry Fwd Safety Program Expenses Appraisals & Options -551 (Art. 10 of '82) Selectmen Jurisdiction -006 Elections -158 Appropriation Committee -011 Expenses -102 Town Clerk Jurisdiction -015 Elections -158 Elections -Cry Fwd Board of Registration -017 Personal Service -101 Expenses -102 Expenses -Cry Fwd Town Report -019 Expenses -102 Comptroller -025 Personal Service -101 Expenses -102 Expenses -Cry Fwd Town Computer System -533 (Art.53 of '84) Reserve Fund -166 (Art.30 of '85) Comptroller Jurisdiction -026 Office Machine/Capital Outlay -144 Office Machine/Capital Outlay -Cry Fwd Office Machine Maintenance -145 34,554.00 9,050.00 389.40 6,262.00 150,257.00 16,000.00 60.50 35,000.00 14,140.00 4,000.00 1,004.02 35,000.00 6,300.00 5,000.00 100,000.00 4,800.00 1,000.00 11,500.00 1,725.00 12,000.00 172.94 500.00 850.00 10,430.00 925.00 8,255.00 2,688.39 10,499.00 17,000.00 3,653.34 5,500.00 150,541.00 6,675.00 565.35 3,050.85 16,570.00 12,500.00 6,046.00 32,300.00 34,368.66 7,496.63 279.40 2,744.06 150,257.00 14,756.20 60.50 34,658.69 14,123.18 2,955.07 259.00 23,017.32 6,254.08 3,756.44 59,224.21 4,794.34 1,000.00 10,604.11 1,725.00 11,732.92 172.94 172.00 850.00 185.34 1,553.37 110.00 3,517.94 1,243.80 341.31 16.82 1,044.93 745.02 11,982.68 45.92 1,243.56 40,775.79 5.66 895.89 267.08 328.00 10,428.11 1.89 726.96 198.04 5,959.62 2,688.24 6,382.02 13,153.20 3,028.00 5,181.48 150,412.85 5,865.35 565.35 3,050.85 3,362.22 6,046.00 30,952.98 2,295.38 0.15 4,116.98 3,846.80 625.34 318.52 128.15 809.65 16,570.00 9,137.78 1,347.02 35,860.00 9,450.00 360,000.00 161,895.00 10,000.00 35,000.00 14,224.00 4,000.00 35,000.00 5,000.00 75,000.00 1,000.00 11,500.00 10,000.00 500.00 25,200.00 925.00 21,665.00 10,499.00 21,500.00 5,750.00 155,833.00 6,975.00 150,000.00 35,000.00 31,950.00 Comptroller/Appropriation Accounts ieiaueui3 Expenses -Cry Fwd 6,491.38 4,677.42 1,813.96 Fire Alarm & Radio Equipment (Art.51 of '84) 23,719.44 22,304.00 1,415.44 Ambulance (Art. 57 of '85) 50,000.00 49,764.00 236.00 Inspection Department -113 Personal Services -101 108,483.00 107,414.80 1,068.20 114,646.00 Expenses -102 3,600.00 3,477.71 122.29 3,800.00 Expenses -Cry Fwd 2,170.07 2,170.07 Microfilm (Art. 55 of '84) 23,700.00 23,700.00 Local Disaster Service Personal Services -101 200.00 200.00 200.00 Expenses -102 500.00 500.00 500.00 Dog Officer -133 Personal Services -101 18,264.00 18,264.00 18,512.00 Expenses -102 7,325.00 3,424.62 3,900.38 7,655.00 Schools -200 19,660,700.50 19,537,793.50 122,907.00 20,860,675.00 Vocational School 304,756.00 304,756.00 305,309.00 Architectual Study Buildings (Art. 6 of '85) 60,000.00 42,781.50 17,218.50 School Drain Infiltration (Art. 40 of '85) 50,000.00 4,193.35 45,806.65 Energy Saving Equip. (Art. 44 of '80) 19,646.65 12,087.39 7,559.26 School Expenses -Cry Fwd 101,015.32 99,972.26 1,043.06 Bridge School Repair (Art. 35B of '86) 300,000.00 98,495.80 201,504.20 Public Works -300 Personal Services -Collective Bargaining -099 1,452,587.00 1,452,587.00 1,476,215.00 Personal Services -101 423,953.00 409,303.79 14,649.21 425,844.00 Expenses -102 21,720.00 12,950.38 8,769.62 16,850.00 Expenses -Cry Fwd 532.80 59.03 473.77 Snow Removal -107 160,200.00 101,800.89 58,399.11 163,200.00 Snow Removal -Cry Fwd 2,416.33 2,341.77 74.56 Service Expenses -109 134,690.00 96,227.84 38,462.16 135,300.00 Sewer Expenses -Cry Fwd 10,312.64 7,457.57 2,855.07 Sewer MWRA (Art.60 of '85) 460,655.00 460,655.00 809,468.00 Sewer Mains Install. -Cry Fwd (Art. 6 of '84)-521 310,000.00 310,000.00 Drainage Install. -Cry Fwd (Art.37 of '84)-523 50,000.00 50,000.00 MDC Connection -Cry Fwd (Art. 42 of '84)-524 30,000.00 100.00 29,900.00 Grant St. Drainage -Cry Fwd (Art. 31 of '83)-546 26,512.12 26,512.12 Drain Installation (Art.13 of "82)-553 29,921.75 16,419.82 13,501.93 Storm Inflow & Infiltration (Art. 17 of '86) 100,000.00 Emergency Improvement Sewage (Art. 18 Of '86) 125,000.00 Water Expenses -102 98,525.00 76,104.80 22,420.20 112,650.00 Water Expenses -Cry Fwd -140 18,384.99 18,129.67 255.32 Water MWRA (Art. 60 of '86)-180 633,206.00 633,206.00 727,548.00 Water Main Install. (Art.13 of '86) 200,000.00 Water Expenses -Cry Fwd (Art.34 of '85)-181 25,135.00 482.00 24,653.00 Water Expenses -Cry Fwd (Art.36 of '84)-522 14,324.68 14,324.68 Water Expenses -Cry Fwd (Art. 29 Of '83) 250.68 250.68 Water Expenses -Cry Fwd (Art. 30 of '83) 6,135.97 2,419.02 3,716.95 Highway Maintenance -110 197,150.00 146,761.64 50,388.36 Highway Maintenance -Cry Fwd 4,866.61 4,852.38 14.23 Park Expenses -111 85,475.00 80,598.86 4,876.14 87,155.00 Park Expenses -Cry Fwd 3,256.19 2,499.14 757.05 Insect Suppression -112 1,350.00 922.74 427.26 1,350.00 Street Lighting -113 407,000.00 331,508.71 75,491.29 407,000.00 Road Machinery -114 256,700.00 220,664.35 36,035.65 257,200.00 Road Machinery -Cry Fwd 11,703.14 11,697.47 5.67 Comptroller/Appropriation Accounts 1131aueuid ZE 1 ACCOUNT APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS FISCAL 1987 APPROPRIATION AT 1986 TOWN BUDGET EXPENDED BALANCE MEETING Shade Tree -117 15,600.00 14,278.72 1,321.28 Cemetery -125 14,950.00 9,972.18 4,977.82 Cemetery -Cry Fwd 2,582.35 2,467.98 114.37 Westview Cemetery -Cry Fwd (Art.50 of '84) 17,793.39 17,793.39 Westview Cemetery -Cry Fwd (Art. 26 of '80) 601.93 601.93 Sanitary Landfill -130 3,500.00 906.50 2,593.50 Refuse Collection -135 808,500.00 719,056.49 89,443.51 Traffic Reg. & St. Signs -151 37,450.00 33,071.15 4,378.85 Elm Disease -153 3,700.00 3,700.00 Drainage Installation (Art.35 of '85)-167 15,000.00 115.00 14,885.00 Public Works Equip. (Art.42 of '85)-170 150,000.00 147,801.50 2,198.50 Public Works Equip. (Art.43 of '84)-523 12,924.00 12,924.00 Parking Lot Expenses (Art. 49 of '85)-174 139,000.00 75,705.36 63,294.64 Parking Lot Improv. -Cry Fwd (Art. 48 of '84) 20,495.72 20,495.72 Highway Reconstruction (Art. 45 of '85) (304.00) 304.00 Expand Meriam St. -Cry Fwd (Art.39 of '83) 24,644.48 24,644.48 Storm Windows Munroe School (Art.55 of '85)-177 12,000.00 9,837.00 2,163.00 Hazardous Waste (Art. 59 of '85) 3,500.00 3,500.00 Street Const. -Cry Fwd (Art.40 of '83) 58,438.71 20,509.19 37,929.52 Brook Cleaning -Cry Fwd (Art. 14 of '82) 8,246.49 8,246.49 Construction of Hancock St. (Art. 45 of '84) .12 .12 Town Building Maintenance -301 Personal Services -101 115,511.00 114,758.00 753.00 Expenses -102 269,150.00 199,215.25 69,934.75 Expenses -Cry Fwd 10,881.41 10,856.18 25.23 Engineering -302 Personal Salaries -101 248,725.00 232,035.45 16,689.55 Expenses -102 10,461.26 6,543.36 3,917.90 Expenses -Cry Fwd 7,271.08 627.06 6,644.02 Engineering Study No. Lex. (Art.41 of '85)-169 11,000.00 10,500.00 500.00 Engineering Study Inflow -Cry Fwd (Art.37 of '83) 4,847.04 4,847.04 Highway Construction (Art. 43 of '85)-171 650,000.00 552,582.38 97,417.62 Street Construction (Art. 44 of '85)-172 235,000.00 98.00 234,902.00 Emerald 7 Garfield (Art. 45 of "85)-173 100,000.00 100,000.00 Hancock St. -Cry Fwd (Art. 45 of '84)-526 339,823.72 319,072.15 20,751.57 Sunnyknoll-Cry Fwd (Art.46B of '84) 90,850.00 90,850.00 Emerald St. -Cry Fwd (Art.46C of '84) 56,000.00 55,977.60 22.40 Engineering Inflow -Cry Fwd (Art.37 of '83) 4,846.85 4,024.81 822.04 Historical District Comm. -481 Expenses -102 2,000.00 1,196.28 803.72 Celebration Comm. -482 Expenses -102 7,500.00 6,857.14 642.86 Misc. Boards & Commissions -483 Expenses -102 4,000.00 2,842.15 1,157.85 Conservation -487 Personal Services -101 33,840.00 33,036.05 803.95 Expenses -102 9,340.00 5,650.01 3,689.99 Expenses -Cry Fwd 2,985.52 2,985.52 Conservation Fund -Cry Fwd (Art.47 of '77) 2,519.00 500.00 2,019.00 15,600.00 20,325.00 3,650.00 832,400.00 112,000.00 115,386.00 218,500.00 265,670.00 18,000.00 700,000.00 2,000.00 10,000.00 5,000.00 40,402.00 9,760.00 15,000.00 Comptroller/Appropriation Accounts CEI 113IPUUUM Health -501 Personal Services -101 76,398.00 76,398.00 Expenses -102 19,300.00 17,446.12 1,853.88 Visiting Nurses -502 Expenses -102 7,550.00 2,842.00 4,708.00 Rabies Clinic -503 Expenses -102 3,025.00 1,252.98 1,772.02 Council on Aging -531 Personal Services -101 44,841.00 42,822.31 2,018.69 Expenses -102 37,450.00 37,739.30 (289.30) Expenses -Cry Fwd 2,150.00 2,150.00 Muzzey Jr. High Maintenance 3,340.32 1,373.50 1,966.82 Senior Ctr. Furniture (Art. 29 of '85) 25,000.00 24,962.00 38.00 Senior Ctr. Furniture (Art. 57 of '84) 37,988.41 37,466.00 522.41 Mystic Valley Mental Health -535 Expenses -102 15,000.00 15,000.00 Community Services -536 Expenses -102 68,164.00 68,138.00 26.00 Human Services -537 Cary Hall Handicapped Improve (Art. 58 of '85) 65,000.00 765.93 64,234.07 Cary Hall Handicapped Improve (Art. 56 of '84) 56,010.16 56,009.36 0.80 Lexpress (Art. 58 of '85) 162,500.00 126,440.09 36,059.91 Housing Morrow Cross Units (Art.68 Of '84) 120,000.00 120,000.00 L.H.A. Low Income Housing (Art. 68 of '74) 1,611.74 1,611.74 Lexpress-Cry Fwd (Art. 65 of '84) 22,142.18 12,163.55 9,978.63 Veterans Benefits -551 Personal Services -101 13,214.00 10,888.00 2,326.00 Expenses -102 300.00 200.97 99.03 Aid & Expenses -154 18,500.00 11,470.05 7,029.95 Grave Registration -155 200.00 200.00 Burial Expenses -156 250.00 250.00 Burial Expenses -Cry Fwd 1,100.00 1,100.00 Cary Library -601 Personal Services 625,150.00 625,043.86 106.14 Expenses -102 188,925.00 188,924.82 0.18 Library Computerized Circulation (Art. 52 of '84) 74,775.00 74,714.90 60.10 Reconstruction & Repair (Art. 1 of '81) 8,838.09 8,838.09 Repairs to Library (Art. 5 of '81) 513.78 513.78 Recreation -621 Personal Services -101 134,134.00 131,513.10 2,620.90 Expenses -102 19,580.00 17,644.67 1,935.33 Expenses -Cry Fwd 2,287.33 2,188.67 98.66 Center Ballfield Lighting (Art. 53 of '85) 92,500.00 16,034.30 76,465.70 Lincoln Street Develop. (Art. 54 of '85) 130,500.00 107,971.53 22,528.47 Clark Tennis Cts (Art. 61 of '84) 341.20 341.20 Adams Playground (Art. 62 of '84) 984.00 847.00 137.00 Bicycle Path (Art. 36 of '78) 5,049.49 891.92 4,157.57 Debt Service -700 Maturing Debt -126 485,000.00 485,000.00 Interest -127 52,488.00 52,487.50 0.50 Tax & Bond Anticipation Notes 256,000.00 41,875.18 214,124.82 GRAND TOTAL 41,731,160.77 39,116,258.14 2,614,902.63 77,633.00 20,170.00 7,823.00 3,025.00 46,959.00 51,500.00 21,000.00 71,079.00 246,500.00 16,287.00 300.00 12,600.00 200.00 1,100.00 642,701.00 199,075.00 144,166.00 20,300.00 260,000.00 22,283.00 656,000.00 Comptroller/Appropriation Accounts Comptroller/ Schedule of Revenues SCHEDULE OF REVENUES JULY 1, 1985 to JUNE 30, 1986 134 Financial Special Capital General Revenue Projects Fund Fund Fund Tax Collections (Net of Refunds) Property 30,680,312.78 Tax Liens Redeemed 4,392.88 sub 30,684,705.66 Motor Vehicles Excise 1,783,315.15 Penalties & Interest 107,865.34 Total 32,575,886.15 Charges for Services Enterprise: Water Utility Charges Water Liens Water House Connections Water Miscellaneous Water Other 2,260.94 Hydrant Damage Recovery 5,841.61 Enterprise Total 2,260.94 5,841.61 Non Enterprise: Sewer Utility Charges 587,943.76 Sewer Liens 13,502.00 Sub 6011445.76 Parking Meters 98 , 298.36 Parking Permits 35,265.00 Parking Lots 48 285.72 Sub 181,849.08 Non Enterprise Total 601,445.76 181,849.08 Departmental: General Government Selectmen 211.80 Town Clerk 25,214.09 Treasurer Collector 355.10 Planning Board 10 , 704.00 Board of Appeals 6,852.90 Custodians -Off Duty 1,417.85 Miscellaneous 5241.59 Sub 48,579.48 1,417.85 Public Safety Police 6,256.25 1662989.54 Fire 8,270.00 3,458.08 Sealer of Weights 1,608.00 Animal Control 5,931.00 Conservation Commission 33,779.49 Sub 55,844.74 170,447.62 Health & Sanitation Health 11,960.00 134 Financial Comptroller/ Schedule of Revenues Special Assessment Enterprise Agency & Totals Fund Fund Trust 1986 1985 30,680,312.78 4.392.88 30,684,705.66 1,783,315.15 107.865.34 32,575,886.15 28,943,819.20 890.39 28,944,709.59 1,404,135.72 OA 01S .A0 30,447, 781. 20 1,158,801.59 30,425.07 67.50 4,204.73 1,158,801.59 30,425.07 67.50 6,465.67 5,841.61 1,230,039.61 30,177.42 1,280.36 15.00 4,216.14 10,616.28 1,193,498.89 1,201,601.44 1,276,344.81 587,943.76 614,371.88 13,502.00 894.43 601,445.76 615,266.31 98,298.36 92,055.77 35,265.00 52,398.00 48,285.72 35,650.70 181,849.08 180,104.47 783,294.84 795,370.78 211.80 688.26 25,214.09 18,951.00 355.10 10,704.00 11,321.45 6,852.90 7,759.00 1,417.85 1,267.51 5241.59 15757.89 49,997.33 55,745.11 173,245.79 142,595.70 11,728.08 6,776.88 1,608.00 1,448.00 5,931.00 6,331.80 33,779.49 15,689.45 226,292.36 172,841.83 11,960.00 25.00 Financial 135 Comptroller/ Schedule of Revenues SCHEDULE OF REVENUES JULY 1, 1985 to JUNE 30, 1986 Special Capital General Revenue Proj ects Fund Fund Fund Sewer House Connections 6,014.78 Sewer Service Rental 3,083.00 Sewer MDC 6,675.00 Sewer Miscellaneous 9,511.09 Sub Highways Insurance Reimbursements Off Duty Details Other Sub Schools Rentals Cafeteria Athletics Off Duty Custodians Other Sub Recreation Programs, etc. Self Supporting Gift Sub Cemetery Sale of Lots Care of Lots & Graves Other Sub Unclassified: Municipal Bldg. Rentals Ambulance Service Workmen's Comp. Recovery Salary Related Recoveries Sale of Real Estate Miscellaneous Sub Totals for Departmentals Licenses & Permits Alcoholic Beverages Other: Selectmen Town Clerk Police Fire Inspections Health P.W. Drain Layer 136 Financial 30,568.87 6,675.00 4,152.25 1,247.24 7,248.02 5,300.00 7,248.02 10,699.49 31,445.82 560,088.57 16,643.50 22,723.50 137,878.77 31,445.82 737,334.34 101,221.90 43,469.49 6,030.00 101,221.90 49,499.49 38,778.70 59,168.00 59,168.00 38,778.70 97,938.73 33,451.89 18,087.58 82.50 666,978.35 6,196.55 816,539.05 1,150,615.88 38,835.00 4,180.30 4,940.00 1,658.00 1,270.00 190,559.70 11,288.00 480.00 6,196.55 1,021,049.04 Comptroller/ Schedule of Revenues Special Assessment Enterprise Agency & Totals Fund Fund Trust 1986 1985 6,014.78 11,331.98 3,083.00 3,000.00 6,675.00 6,675.00 9,511.09 65,577.64 37,243.87 86,609.62 4,152.25 9,225.47 1,247.24 2,165.21 12,548.02 32,969.99 17,947.51 44,360.67 31,445.82 34,812.70 560,088.57 321,226.92 16,643.50 41,480.65 22,723.50 22,758.52 137,878.77 83,234.83 768,780.16 503,513.62 101,221.90 82,836.75 43,469.49 23,389.13 6,030.00 150,721.39 106,225.88 38,778.70 76,626.62 76,626.62 59,168.00 28,501.45 35,041.05 44,790.00 76,626.62 174,573.32 108,332.50 97,938.73 129,033.58 33,451.89 26,744.02 18,087.58 14,310.99 82.50 700.00 30,000.00 673,174.90 56,494.76 822,735.60 257,283.35 76,626.62 2,248,291.54 1,634,912.58 38,835.00 35,725.00 4,180.30 4,940.00 1,658.00 1,270.00 190,559.70 11,288.00 480.00 1,688.00 4,714.00 2,165.90 1,340.00 274,257.79 9,726.95 810.00 Financial 137 Comptroller/ Schedule of Revenues SCHEDULE OF REVENUES JULY 1, 1985 to JUNE 30, 1986 138 Financial Capital Proj ects Special General Revenue Fund Fund P.W. Street Openings 2,904.50 Total 256,115.50 Revenue From Fed. Gov't Special Revenue Fund 361,232.00 Revenue From the State Special Revenue Funds 1,673,725.31 Enterprise Funds Education: Aid for Education 2,082,044.00 Tuition for State Wards Transportation 262,850.00 School Bldg. Assistance Residential Other Purpose: Local Aid 1,694,930.00 Highways 80,813.00 Recreation Special Needs 1,870.00 Aid to Libraries 23,283.50 Loss of Taxes 109,692.00 Various 66,936.42 Hotel /Motel 51,163.00 Total 4,350,298.42 1,697,008.81 Revenue From Other Local Governments County: Dog Fund 780.00 2,441.34 Court Funds 112,801.99 MBTA 60,000.00 Other Municipalities: Pension Recoveries 44,887.92 Total 158,469.91 62,441.34 Miscellaneous Revenue Special Assessment: Sewer Sidewalk Street Water Sub Committed Interest Parking Violations 77,676.25 Earnings on Investment 774,762.45 10,321.82 Trust Funds: Conservation Seedling Forest Unemp. Compensation School Energy Alice Ferguson Cemetery Remembrance Arts Lottery Council 138 Financial Capital Proj ects Comptroller /Schedule of Revenues Special Assessment Enterprise Agency & Totals Fund Fund Trust 1986 1985 2,904.50 2,750.00 256,115.50 333,177.64 361,232.00 427,922.29 1,673,725.31 1,216,397.77 119,523.46 2,082,044.00 1,834,066.00 31,526.00 262,850.00 229,257.00 75,813.98 125,235.00 1,694,930.00 .1,901,027.00 80,813.00 81,854.00 1,870.0 2,978.00 23,283.50 23,287.50 109,692.00 135,665.50 105,395.84 172,332.26 64,056.84 51,163.00 105,395.84 6,152,703.07 5,840,688.05 3,221.34 3,019.17 112,801.99 129,360.00 60,000.00 60,000.00 44,887.92 25,706.05 220,911.25 218,085.22 102,649.05 102,649.05 120,270.70 798.61 798.61 1,212.24 28,992.82 28,992.82 562.16 670.17 670.17 18,597.97 133,110.65 133,110.65 140,643.07 41,790.07 41,790.07 37,275.88 77,676.25 98,867.00 785,084.27 868,607.43 12,321.81 12,321.81 3,631.62 36.00 36.00 34.21 6745.46 6745.46 38,358.03 487.75 487.75 694.30 5,539.73 4.22 4.22 3.99 11,189.10 11,189.10 6,692.40 Financial 139 Comptroller/ Schedule of Revenues SCHEDULE OF REVENUES JULY 1, 1985 to JUNE 30, 1986 Total Revenue & Other Financing Sources 39,947,531.26 3,360,707.70 1,770,000.00 140 Financial Special Capital General Revenue Projects Fund Fund Fund Total 852,438.70 10,321.82 Other Financing Sources: Municipal Indebtedness State Anticipation Notes 18,991.00 Bond Anticipation Notes 1,770,000.00 Premium Accrued Interest 1,973.00 Totals 20,964.00 Total Revenue & Other Financing Sources 39,947,531.26 3,360,707.70 1,770,000.00 140 Financial Comptroller/ Schedule of Revenues Special Assessment Enterprise Agency & Totals Fund Fund Trust 1986 1985 174,900.72 30,784.34 1,068,445.58 1,200,347.66 18,991.00 371,819.89 1,770,000.00 1,973.00 1,076.00 1,790,964.00 372,895.89 174,900.72 1,298,894.73 107,410.96 46,659,445.37 42,547,526.12 Financial 141 Ietaueula Z 7 T SCHEDULE OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1986 Uncollected July 1, 1985 Commitments General Fund Personal Property Taxes: Levy of 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 Real Estate Taxes: Levy of 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 Totals Tax Liens: Motor Vehicle Excise: Levy of 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 Totals Departmental: Sewer Other Ambulance Service Animal Control Assessors in Lieu of Taxes Fire Sewer Service Sewer House Connections Street Opening Permits Totals 5,129.98 3,846.43 3,720.83 2,102.75 1,771.00 Abatements & Adjustments Adjusted Apportionments Collections Uncollected Collectable Transfers Net of Refunds June 30, 1986 1,165,168.14 (10.75) 29,853,934.96 343,579.50 116,858.79 78,944.36 5,724.59 479.48 1,164,688.66 5,129.98 3,846.43 3,720.83 2,102.75 1,771.00 169,410.94 29,684,513.27 343,579.50 2,145.75 114,713.04 78,944.36 4,181.36 1,543.23 4,921.02 4,146.50 1,159,603.90 383.12 446.61 29,197,683.11 246,208.46 31,519.41 18,456.05 (2,603.27) 5,084.76 4,746.86 3,846.43 3,720.83 1,656.14 1,771.00 481,909.14 97,371.04 83,193.63 60,488.31 561,667.48 31,019,103.10 8,282.19 6,471.37 165,898.61 39,501.01 20,868.53 21,697.09 12,899.02 22,017.96 2,385.09 176,217.53 31,404,553.05 9,067.52 30,651,697.39 14,753.56 4,392.88 1,444,938.71 439,553.00 2,023.58 285,267.31 1,886,515.29 51,083.34 34,729.76 1,485.75 (15.19) 22,017.96 19.80 109,321.42 1,393,855.37 570,721.85 40,038.84 20,868.53 21,697.09 12,914.21 2,365.29 1,222,684.95 508,672.59 7,071.83 3,003.29 424.01 24.08 (19.80) 2,062,461.18 1,741,860.95 12,990.07 71,625.83 (2,850.61) 4,350.00 750.00 1,100.87 1,035.00 89,001.16 7,499.09 41,773.00 390.00 128,103.12 8,000.00 2,250.00 2,903.50 190,918.71 11,596.25 (4,088.56) 7,507.69 8,892.91 113,398.83 390.00 129,341.07 12,350.00 3,000.00 1,100.87 3,938.50 272,412.18 6,428.09 33,451.89 390.00 5,601.38 7,000.00 3,083.00 2,904.50 58,858.86 722,962.12 10,360.68 171,170.42 62,049.26 32,967.01 17,865.24 21,273.08 12,890.13 2,385.09 320,600.23 2,464.82 79,946.94 123,739.69 5,350.00 (83.00) 1,100.87 1,034.00 213,553.32 Comptroller/Schedule of Accounts Receivable IePueuld Sewer: User Charges Liens Added to Taxes Total 235,372.60 12,655.56 248,028.16 600,216.66 18,458.18 374.78 817,131.08 12,280.78 587,943.76 13,502.00 229,187.32 (1,221.22) 600,216.66 18,832.96 829,411.86 601,445.76 227,966.10 Enterprise Fund - Water User Charges Rates 362,117.32 1,246,654.33 65,296.35 1,543,475.30 Other Services: House Connections 729.68 729.68 Miscellaneous 15.00 75.00 90.00 In Lieu of Betterment 90.00 90.00 Liens Added to Taxes: 1986 36,668.60 36,668.60 1985 1,747.75 1,747.75 1984 1,322.25 1,322.25 1983 339.70 339.70 1982 321.20 209.53 111.67 Totals Apportioned Assessments Sewer: Unapportioned Added to Taxes 1986 Added to Taxes 1985 Added to Taxes 1984 Added to Taxes 1983 Added to Taxes 1982 Sidewalk: Unapportioned Added to Taxes 1986 Added to Taxes 1985 Added to Taxes 1982 Street: Unapportioned Added to Taxes 1986 Added to Taxes 1985 Added to Taxes 1984 Added to Taxes 1983 Added to Taxes 1982 Water: Unapportioned Added to Taxes 1986 Added to Taxes 1985 Added to Taxes 1982 Committed Interest: 1,203,467.80 67.50 30,049.46 739.71 89.70 63.65 111.67 340,007.50 662.18 90.00 90.00 6,619.14 1,008.04 1,232.55 276.05 403,261.50 1,246,819.33 65,505.88 1,584,574.95 1,234,589.49 (24,329.38) (24,329.38) (440.82) 75,889.97 75,449.15 997.63 997.63 421.90 421.90 214.77 214.77 849.85 33.20 816.65 201.00 201.00 (16.12) 652.42 636.30 (68.45) (68.45) 16.85 16.85 3,164.40 55,622.45 58,786.85 13,478.44 13,478.44 176.09 176.09 (32.60) (32.60) 34.55 34.55 282.30 282.30 (930.00) (930.00) 234.08 234.08 6.10 6.10 21.24 21.24 39,273.58 73,506.45 575.37 315.42 21.41 816.65 629.25 13,626.87 13,363.06 210.47 349,985.46 (24,329.38) 1,942.70 422.26 106.48 193.36 201.00 7.05 (68.45) 5,886.40 115.38 176.09 (32.60) 34.55 (930.00) 23.61 6.10 Comptroller/Schedule of Accounts Receivable 1131pueui3 tt i SCHEDULE OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1986 Uncollected Abatements & Adjusted Apportionments Collections Uncollected July 1, 1985 Commitments Adjustments Collectable Transfers Net of Refunds June 30, 1986 Added to Taxes 1986 (170.19) 42,155.35 41,985.16 41,382.77 602.39 Added to Taxes 1985 580.11 580.11 274.98 305.13 Added to Taxes 1984 207.93 207.93 87.12 120.81 Added to Taxes 1983 173.08 173.08 45.20 127.88 Added to Taxes 1982 657.06 657.06 Apportioned Assessment Not Yet Due 1986-2004 Sewer 731,943.64 731,943.64 75,889.97 27,413.75 628,639.92 Sidewalk 4,924.28 4,924.28 652.42 169.36 4,102.50 Street 118,199.84 39,273.58 157,473.42 13,478.44 2,002.89 141,992.09 Water 1,532.98 1,532.98 234.08 459.70 839.20 Suspended Assessments: Sewer 90,271.38 90,271.38 90,271.38 Street 790.00 790.00 790.00 Water 3,067.50 3,067.50 3,067.50 Suspended Assessment on Town Owned Land: Sewer 133,811.71 133,811.71 133,811.71 Sidewalk 8,952.46 8,952.46 8,952.46 Street 39,347.11 2,722.00 42,069.11 42,069.11 Water 1,714.01 1,714.01 1,714.01 Totals 1,116,572.21 230,028.29 1,010.65 1,345,589.85 129,528.49 174,900.72 1,041,160.64 Comptroller/Schedule of Accounts Receivable St 1 I Pueutd General Government Town Clerk Appropriation Committee Selectmen Town Manager Printing of Town Report Town Insurance Town Comptroller Registration Election Law Treasurer/Collector Assessors Dir. of Public Works Town Offices & Buildings PW Engineering Board of Appeals Planning Board Loc. Trans. System Community Services Totals Public Safety Police Parking Meter Maint. Fire Disaster Services Inspections Animal Control Insect Suppression Shade Trees Dutch Elm Disease Conservation Commission Totals Health & Sanitation Health Mys. Val. Ment. Health Tri -Comm. Health Ser. CMARC Rabies Clinic Refuse Collection Sanitary Landfill Sewer Maintenance Sewer Services General Fund SCHEDULE OF CASH PAYMENTS JULY 1, 1985 to JUNE 30, 1986 Special Revenue Fund Capital Projects Fund Enterprise Fund Agency & Trust Fund Totals 1986 1985 76,836.43 726.96 44,888.75 341,662.26 5,181.48 2,140,124.02 248,814.11 22,563.22 16,387.73 157,814.48 141,573.35 122,477.36 317,231.21 315,954.45 239,205.87 21,377.11 76,719.91 138,603.64 6,427.36 50,019.70 62,638.00 4,526.00 8,065.00 2,079.00 205,874.00 8,874.98 76,836.43 726.96 51,316.11 346,188.26 5,181.48 2,140,124.02 256,879.11 22,563.22 16,387.73 157,814.48 143,652.35 122,477.36 523,105.21 324,829.43 239,205.87 21,377.11 76,719.91 188,623.34 62,638.00 849.38 34,541.66 657,489.99 5,248.59 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 4,428,142.34 2,058,882.21 453.57 1,977,826.04 500.00 136,762.58 21,688.62 922.74 14,619.54 3,700.00 42,171.58 119,085.06 171,557.67 1,192.09 1,770,000.00 229,418.98 4,776,646.38 2,230,439.88 453.57 1,979,018.13 500.00 136,762.58 21,688.62 922.74 14,619.54 3,700.00 24,459.54 1,836,631.12 4,717,203.22 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 4,257,526.88 172,749.76 1,770,000.00 93,844.12 15,000.00 2,842.00 1,252.98 719,056.49 906.50 103,685.41 515,252.04 Totals 1,451,839.54 5,500.00 18,449.30 6,675.00 30,624.30 114.00 229,418.98 24,459.54 6,224,736.18 93,844.12 15,000.00 2,842.00 5,500.00 1,252.98 719,056.49 906.50 122,134.71 522,041.04 4,187,132.48 85,808.22 15,000.00 6,262.40 5,000.00 1,148.85 520,642.68 3,347.65 190,037.56 130,641.11 114.00 1,482,577.84 957,888.47 Comptroller/Schedule of Cash Payments Highways Maintenance Construction Road Machinery Snow Removal Traffic Control Street Lights Totals Veterans Benefits Administration Assistance Totals Schools Salaries & Maintenance Current Year Prior Year Grants & Revolving Federal/State Cafeteria Local Voc. Educ. Assess. Totals Libraries Salaries & Maintenance State Aid Totals Recreation Salaries & Maintenance Construction Self -Supporting Other General. Fund Special Revenue Fund SCHEDULE OF CASH PAYMENTS JULY 1, 1985 to JUNE 30, 1986 Capital Projects Fund Enterprise Agency & Fund Trust Fund Totals 1986 1985 1,398,874.02 947,122.99 393,087.32 104,142.66 33,071.15 89,564.41 4,326.97 161,557.09 5,294.43 241,944.30 9,636.00 1,412,836.99 1,108,680.08 393,087.32 104,142.66 38,365.58 331,508.71 1,551,318.82 417,026.06 388,384.31 132,223.27 41,651.89 395,437.33 2,965,862.55 413,122.79 11,088.97 12,570.05 9,636.00 3,388,621.34 11,088.97 12,570.05 2,926,041.68 10,595.15 11,276.43 23,659.02 19,683,264.15 112,059.65 304,756.00 22,044.00 1,303,394.94 658,012.30 201,039.43 23,659.02 19,705,308.15 112,059.65 1,303,394.94 658,012.30 201,039.43 304,756.00 21,871.58 18,821,186.45 165,001.13 1,115,882.60 616,453.33 332,700.00 20,100,079.80 2,184,490.67 898,035.45 23,285.50 22,284,570.47 21,057,223.51 898,035.45 23,285.50 831,112.18 22,833.90 898,035.45 151,346.44 125,744.75 23,285.50 37,862.08 7,203.73 921,320.95 151,346.44 125,744.75 37,862.08 7,203.73 853,946.08 160,153.42 22,232.86 20,756.09 Totals 277,091.19 45,065.81 Parks Maintenance 82,757.18 322,157.00 82,757.18 203,142.37 78,322.72 Comptroller/Schedule of Cash Payments LPI iepueui3 Pensions & Retirement Non -Contributory 194,251.92 194,251.92 181,052.52 Contributory: Pension Fund & Exp. 1,458,568.68 44,275.32 1,502,844.00 1,339,500.00 Additional Funding 291,000.00 9,000.00 300,000.00 300,000.00 Totals 1,943,820.60 53,275.32 1,997,095.92 1,820,552.52 Unclassified Trustees of Pub. Trusts & Misc. Comm. Town Celeb. Comm. Historic Dist. Comm. Council on Aging Unemployment Compensation Human Services Totals Pub. Serv. Enterprise Water Maintenance Water Services 2,842.15 6,857.14 1,196.28 124,856.00 176,009.36 1,201.97 99,032.47 8,735.76 10,812.84 12,779.88 6,857.14 1,196.28 223,888.47 10,812.84 176,009.36 10,836.43 7,647.78 13,771.97 67,100.04 30,000.00 311,760.93 100,234.44 4,012.00 94,234.47 708,842.54 19,548.60 431,543.97 98,246.47 708,842.54 129,356.22 95,608.75 373,801.68 Totals 4,012.00 803,077.01 807,089.01 469,410.43 Cemeteries Expense Construction Totals Interest Conservation Schools Library Swimming Pool Sewers Bans and Sans 12,440.16 12,440.16 12,718.31 14,212.61 12,440.16 1,944.00 5,063.00 45,480.50 41,875.18 12,440.16 26,930.92 1,944.00 5,063.00 45,480.50 41,875.18 4,653.00 4,575.50 8,437.00 6,630.00 73,172.00 27,912.34 Totals 94,362.68 94,362.68 125,379.84 Comptroller/Schedule of Cash Payments ie►cueuId 8s, i SCHEDULE OF CASH PAYMENTS JULY 1, 1985 to JUNE 30, 1986 Special Capital General Revenue Projects Enterprise Agency & Totals Fund Fund Fund Fund Trust Fund 1986 1985 Municipal Indebtedness Conservation 27,000.00 27,000.00 42,000.00 Schools 140,000.00 Library 75,000.00 75,000.00 75,000.00 Swimming Pool 130,000.00 Sewers 383,000.00 383,000.00 438,000.00 Bans and Sans 77,967.77 77,967.77 365,913.02 Totals 485,000.00 77,967.77 562,967.77 1,190,913.02 Total Expenditures and Temporary Loans 37,332,378.32 3,092,670.33 1,770,114.00 1,173,375.08 44,008.14 43,412,545.87 38,686,992.34 State & County Assess. County 553,916.90 553,916.90 631,786.13 State 733,612.00 733,612.00 1,653,704.00 Total 1,287,528.90 1,287,528.90 2,285,490.13 Total Cash Payments 38,619,907.22 3,092,670.33 1,770,114.00 1,173,375.08 44,008.14 44,700,074.77 40,972,482.47 Comptroller/Schedule of Cash Payments Amount to be provided: for payment of bonds Total Assets Purpose of Loan Sewer: Trunk Construction Mains Construction Mains Construction Total Sewer: BALANCE SHEET - GENERAL LONG TERM DEBT JUNE 30, 1986 Assets Liabilities General Long Term Debt Payable 445,000 Inside debt limit: Sewer General 445,000 Total Liabllittes DEBT STATEMENT INCLUDING INTEREST 370,000 75,000 445,000 445,000 Date of Rate of Amount of Balance Principal Balance Interest Due in FY 1987 Year of Issue Interest Issue 7-1-85 Paid 1985 6-30-86 Paid 1986 Principal Interest Maturity 8-15-67 6-15-81 6-15-83 3.80% 7.20% 6.20% 750,000 990,000 750,000 2,490,000 General: Library Addition 7-15-73 4.50% 1,375,000 Conservation 6-15-81 7.20% 135,000 Conservation 8-15-86 6.29% 1,770,000 105,000 198,000 450,000 35,000 198,000 150,000 753,000 383,000 150,000 75,000 27,000 27,000 70,000 300,000 370,000 3,325 14,256 27,900 45,481 35,000 150,000 185,000 75,000 5,063 75,000 1,944 Total General 3,280,000 School: School Renovation Total School Total Long Term Debt 8-15-86 6.29% 11,870,000 11,870,000 17,640,000 177,000 102,000 75,000 7,007 75,000 930,000 485,000 445,000 52,488 260,000 1,995 1988 1986 18,600 1988 20,595 1,688 1987 1986 55,536 2001 57,224 372,505 2001 372,505 450,324 A 0 2 0 CD p7 co CD CD et) co 0 0'Q cc 2 CD Town Meeting Members Members at Large Norman P. Cohen, 56 Collidge Ave. Lincoln P. Cole, Jr., 16 Hill St. William J. Dailey, Jr., 1 Bush- nell Drive Stephen W. Doran, 315 Bedford St. John C. Eddison, 20 Nickerson Rd. * *Bernice H. Fallick, 4 Diehl Rd Paul W. Marshall, 6 Chandler St. *Mary R. McDonough, 3 Baker Ave. (P. 0. Box 594) Leo P. McSweeney, 84 Shade St. John F. McLaughlin, 64 Baskin Rd. *Retired June 1986 * *Replaced Mary R. McDonough Precinct One Term Expires 1989 Lois J. Barry, 10 Crescent Hill Ave. David A. Bell, 6 South Rindge Ave. Francis V. Busa, 36 Lowell St. Nancy C. Gordon, 10 Fiske Rd. John W. Maloney, 157 Emerson Gardens Rd. William H. McAlduff, Jr., 18 South Rindge Ave. James M. Shaw, 219 Lowell St. Term Expires 1988 Joel A. Adler, 22 Village Circle 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. Precinct Two Term Expires 1989 Eric T. Clarke, 29 Moon Hill Rd. Karen A. Dooks, 5 Mohawk Dr. Jeff Licht, 7 Lexington Ave. Lillian T. MacArthur, 33 Charles St. Barry H. Marshall, 4 Taft Ave. William W. Welch, Jr., 10 Bird Hill Rd. Lynda A. Wik, 56 Robbins Rd. Term Expires 1988 Elizabeth H. Clarke, 19 Moon Hill Rd. Marita B. Hartshorn, 28 Locust Ave. Michael J. O'Sullivan, 12 Aerial St. Vicky L. Schwartz, 11 Aerial St. William S. Windall, 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, 23 Dewey Rd 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. Precinct Three Term Expires 1989 Carol J. Grodzins, 15 Barberry Rd. Marilyn K. Mairson, 29 Lawrence Ln. Mary Edna Neumeier, 2 Pitcairn P1. Marian C. Reilly, 25 Walnut St. Robert I. Rotberg, 14 Barberry Rd. Francis W. K. Smith, 4 Clematis Rd. Robert C. Whyte, 11 Allen St. 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. Richard W. Souza, 542 Concord Ave Katherine M. Whyte, 11 Allen St. Term Expires 1987 Joy C. Buchfirer, 237 Worthen Rd. East *John P. Carroll, 43 Blossomcrest Rd. 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. *Replaced Jacquelyn R. Smith March 10, 1986 Precinct Four Term Expires 1989 Nyles Nathan Barnett, 142 Worthen Rd. Julian J. Bussgang, 2 Forest St. Angela E. Frick, 9 Tavern Ln. 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. 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. Patricia W. McLaughlin, 64 Baskin Rd. 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. Precinct Five Term Expires 1989 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. Town Meeting Members Term Expires 1988 Cynthia L. Blumsack, 15 Holmes Rd. Guy W. Doran, 168 East St. Leona W. Martin, 19 Thoreau Rd. Eric J. Michelson, 1475 Massa- chusetts Ave. Diran M. Semonian, 504 Lowell St. Sam Silverman, 18 Ingleside Rd. Julie F. Triessl, 94 North St. 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. Precinct Six Term Expires 1989 Robert H. Dominitz, 14 Oakland St. Michael W. Golay, 6 Oakland St. 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. 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. Elizabeth C. Haines, 33 York St. Judith B. Marshall, 6 Chandler St. William T. Spencer, 32 Hancock St. Lisabeth M. White, 73 Hancock St. John S. Willson, 16 Hathaway Rd. Precinct Seven Term Expires 1989 John R. Campbell, 100 Bertwell Rd. Sally T. Castleman, 7 Mountain Rd. Renee T. Cochin, 7 Partridge Rd. Stan N. Finkelstein, 9 Drummer Boy Way Winifred L. L. Friedman, 176 Grove St. John E. Ward, 15 Robinson Rd. Richard B. Wolk, 5 Jeffrey Ter. 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. 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. Precinct Eight Term Expires 1989 Margery M. Battin, 15 Paul Revere Rd. Ione D. Garing, 157 Cedar St. Sharon MacDonald, 10 Milk 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. 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 Liverty Ave. *Suzanne S. Frank, 187 Cedar St. * *Gerald A. Heggie, 12 Carley Rd. Anthony L. Mancini, 115 Reed St. Richard A. Michelson, 54 Asbury St. Jack Sarmanian, 330 Bedford St. *Resigned April 7, 1986 * *Replaced Suzanne S. Frank Precinct Nine Term Expires 1989 Brian Michael Adley, 11 Roosevelt Rd. Gordon R. Barnes, Jr., 6 Woodpark Cr. L. Gail Colwell, 127 Kendall Rd. (Pr. 4) Ronald W. Colwell, 127 Kendall Rd. (Pr. 4) Margaret E. Coppe, 12 Barrymeade Dr. Louise V. T. Kava, 60 Shade St. Eleanor H. Klauminzer, 8 Lincoln Ter. *Daniel Friedlander, 2134 Mass. Ave. *Resigned May 21, 1986 Term Expires 1988 Jane P. Buckley, 46 Middle 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. *Diane C. Aronson, 34 Stimson Ave. 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. * *Richard Schaye, 7 Jean Rd. *Replaced Leo P. McSweeney March 7, 1986 * *Replaced Daniel Friedlander Town Officers and Committees Town Celebrations Committee Congregate Housing Study Committee Elected Town Officers 1987 Board of Appeals 1989 Trustees of Public Trusts Mary C. 1988 Raymond J. Flynn, V. Chmn. Thomas G. Taylor 1987 Frank T. Parrish, Jr., Chmn. 1988 Board of Selectmen 1989 Natalie H. Riffin, Chmn. 1989 John R. Packard, Secy. 1990 Paul W. Marshall 1987 Robert M. Gary 1991 Alan S. Fields 1992 William J. Dailey, Jr. 1988 Anne R. Scigliano 1988 1989 William T. Spencer, Housing p � g John C. Eddison, Chmn. 1987 Clarence D. Turner 1990 Bridge Charitable Fund Cornelius P. Cronin Jacquelyn R. Smith 1989 1981 William J. Sen, Council on Aging Frank T. Parrish, Jr., Chmn. 1988 Leo P. McSweeney 1989 Board of Appeals Associates John R. Packard, Secy. 1987 Susan Beck 1987 Alan S. Fields 1992 Moderator Eric T. Clarke 1987 Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. 1986 William C. Hays 1987 Gammel Legacy Trust John J. McWeeney 1987 Elizabeth M. Flynn 1987 Lexington Housing Authority Mary W. Miley 1987 Leona W. Martin 1987 James M. McLaughlin, Chmn. 1987 Robert V. Whitman 1987 *Lillian T. McArthur 1987 Donald D. Wilson, V. Chmn. 1989 HANSCOM FIELD COMMISSION Moderator Appointed Joseph 0. Rooney 1987 William H. Johanson 1987 William T. Spencer 1990 Robert Comnitz 1986 Appropriation Committee Benjamin Obear 1988 Michael J. O'Sullivan, Chmn. 1989 *Appointed by State EOCD Graydon Wheaton 1988 Robert Cataldo, V. Chmn. 1987 George A. Burnell 1988 Planning Board Historic Districts Commission John R. Campbell 1988 Judith J. Uhrig, Chmn. 1987 John L. Davies, Chmn. 1991 Guy W. Doran 1987 Stephen B. Cripps 1989 +(Historical Society) Lloyd Gilson 1989 Martha C. Wood 1988 Richard S. Morehouse 1987 K. Heinz Muehlmann 1988 Karsten Sorenson 1990 +(Selectmen) Mark Polebaum 1987 Eleanor Klauminzer 1991 Linda McAulay 1989 John J. Ryan, Ex- officio +(Arts & Crafts) School Committee 'Stephen M. Politi 1990 Capital Expenditures Committee Paul Newman 1989 +(Cary Memorial Library Trustees) Nicholas A. Cannalonga 1989 Florence Koplow 1989 John E. Ryan 1988 Esther S. Arlan, Chmn. 1987 James A. Beck 1987 +(Historical Society) Richard A. Michelson 1987 Shepard A. Clough, Chmn. 1988 +Nominating Organization Richard F. Perry 1989 Lynda A. Wik 1988 Sheldon A. Spector 1988 Historic Districts Commission Associate Members Committee on Lectures Under Wills Selectmen Appointed Stephen B. Cripps 1988 of Eliza Cary Farnham and Susanna Town Manager +(Library Trustees) E. Cary Robert M. Hutchinson, Jr. 1988 Molly Nye 1988 Raymond J. Culler, Chmn. 1987 +(Arts & Crafts) Miriam W. Butts 1987 Comptroller Walter S. Pierce 1989 Graydon M. Wheaton 1987 John J. Ryan 1989 +(Historical Society) Albert T. Pitt 1989 Regional School District Committee Town Counsel +(Arts & Crafts) (Minuteman Tech) Palmer & Dodge +Nominating Organization Robert C. Jackson 1987 Norman P. Cohen 1987 Lexington Housing Assistance Board Selectmen's Advisory Executive Clerk (LexHAB) committees Marion H. Snow 1987 Jean Gaudet 1989 Cable Television Advisory Committee Ronald W. Colwell 1989 John E. Ward, Chmn. Fence Viewers Linda W. Conrad 1987 Mary Costello William H. Sullivan 1987 David F. Eagle 1988 J. David Kuhn Martin Gilman 1987 Sherry B. Edmonds 1987 Stella Liu William C. Hays, Chmn. 1988 Martha Stanton Keeper of the Lockup Donald D. Wilson 1989 Leo P. McSweeney, Selectmen Liaison Paul E. Furdon 1987 Paul Marshall, Selectmen Liaison Registrars of Voters Town Celebrations Committee Congregate Housing Study Committee David Reiner 1987 William P. Fitzgerald, Chmn. 1989 Roberta Black, Human Services Comm. Mary C. 1988 Raymond J. Flynn, V. Chmn. 1989 Sherry B. Edmonds, Member At Large Connie Foester ster 1989 C. Jean Coates 1989 Elizabeth Flemings, Planning 8 g Board Priscilla McGrath 1987 Winston Flynn 1988 William C. Hays, LexHAB Bernice H. Fallick, Clerk Karen M. Gaughan g 1988 James B. Lambie, Board of Health Robert C. Jackson 1989 William T. Spencer, Housing p � g Director of Guides Paul W. Jenkins 1988 Authority Cornelius P. Cronin Frances P. Mallett 1981 William J. Sen, Council on Aging Marion H. Snow, 2nd Chmn. 1987 Town Officers and Committees Selectmen's Advisory Committees Fair Housing Committee Robert Pressman, Chmn. Muriel M. Spence Gerri C. Weathers Vidya Bhatia James R. Brannon Hilary H. Harris Leona Martin Fred D. Rosenberg William T. Spencer Florence A. Baturin Jacquelyn R. Smith, Selectmen Liaison Hazardous Substance System Review Committee Christopher R. Anderson Louis Arin Lynn Knight Alan Lazarus James E. Oberholtzer North Lexington 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 Transportation Advisory Committee Salley Castleman, Chmn. Lexington Center Committee Joyce Hals, Co -Churn. 1987 Margery M. Battin, Chmn. 1989 1987 Norma Bogen 1988 1987 Mary Hastings 1989 1987 Marian Powell 1988 1987 Christopher Venier 1987 1987 F. David Wells 1989 1987 Robert L. Ossman 1987 1987 Carla V. Fortmann 1988 1987 William Bowen 1987 1987 1987 Charlotte H. Evans Hazardous Substance System Review Committee Christopher R. Anderson Louis Arin Lynn Knight Alan Lazarus James E. Oberholtzer North Lexington 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 Transportation Advisory Committee Salley Castleman, Chmn. 1989 Joyce Hals, Co -Churn. 1988 Lawrence P. Chait 1986 Elaine Dratch 1988 Donald M. Graham 1987 William F. Mix 1989 Lilli Silvera 1987 Charles W. Stevens 1987 Webb Sussman 1988 Jacquelyn R. Smith, Selectmen 1988 Liaison 1988 Town Manager Appointed with Selectmen's Approval Board of Health Howard B. Asarkof, Chmn. 1987 Donald A. Goldman 1988 Stan N. Finkelstein 1989 Human Services Committee Conservation Commission Seymour Mandel 1989 Personnel Advisory Board Joyce A. Miller, Chmn. 1988 Robert M. Cushman 1989 Elmer S. Guilmartin, Chmn. 1987 Angela E. Frick 1987 Janet W. Eustis 1988 Jason Berger 1988 Joel A. Adler 1988 Harvey Lowell, Chmn. 1988 Isabel G. Besecker 1988 John A. Oberteuffer, V. Chmn. 1987 Sheila D. Martin 1987 Charlotte H. Evans 1988 Francis W. K. Smith 1989 Marion G. Shepp 1987 Deborah R. Myers 1988 David G. Williams 1987 Sylvia Perlman 1988 Lewis M. Rambo 1988 John S. Willson 1989 Renee Cochin 1989 Kendall Wright 1989 Paul E. Mazerall, Ex- officio Leonora Zola 1987 Paul W. Marshall, Selectmen Liaison Police Manual Policy Committee Council on Aging g g David Enman, Enablement Comm. Edith E. Flynn Y 1987 Dorothy Boggia, Chmn. 1989 Liaison Paul E. Furdon 1987 Wendall Benwa Y 1988 William C. Hays 1987 Ralph B. Freidin 1987 Lexington Council for the Arts William J. Dailey, r. 1987 Jacob Benjamin Gardner 1987 Kerry Brandin, Churn. 1987 Gerald L. McLeod 1987 Terrance Gent, V. Chmn. 1988 Robert Gartside 1988 Edmund C. Grant 1988 Mary Ann Armstrong 1988 Town Report Committee P Natalie A. Johnson 1988. Barbara L. Crane 1987 Erna S. Greene, Chmn. 1987 Barbara Rubin 1987 Philip McFarland 1988 Ruth Kar inski p 1987 Gladys A. Scanlon 1989 Penelope Hart 1988 Robert Morrison 1987 Louis Tro P eano 1988 Eunice A. Nicholson 1987 Elaine M. Sullivan 1987 Fred D. Rosenberg 1986 Stephen W. Wade 1987 Historical Commission Deborah Kassman 1988 Julie Triessl 1987 Roland W. Gubisch, Chmn. John C. Eddison, Selectmen Liaison Martin Gilman Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Isabella D. Ha elstein g Minuteman Commuter Implementation Peter M. Chalpin, Chmn. 1987 Committee Eric T. Clarke 1987 Recreation Committee Claire C. Dean Paul E. Furdon, Chief of 1987 Brian M. Adle Y 1989 Robert Eby Police Robert Eby 1987 John C. Eddison, Ex- officio, Chmn. Robert Raposa, Police Dept. 1987 Judith Marshall, Chmn. 1986 Angela Frick Designee g Sam Nablo 1988 Elizabeth C. Hughes John W. Maloney 1987 Carolyn C. Wilson 1988 Robert L. Ossman William E. Mix 1987 Paul E. Mazerall, Ex- officio Webb Sussman Robert Trask 1987 Martha C. Wood Bowyer, Staff Robert A. Bo Youth Commission Jerrold H. VanHook Nancy L. Barter, Chmn. 1989 James S. Wilson Cynthia K. Calvin 1988 James Cataldo 1987 Ronald E. Marble 1987 John McGirr 1987 Daniel Murphy 1988 Anthony Porter 1989 Town Officers and Committees Local Buildine Code Board of Appeals Anthony B. Casendino Emanuele Coscia, Jr. Charles P. Hagenah William P. Kennedy William H. Sullivan Permanent Building Committee William P. Kennedy, Chmn. Alfred C. W. Daniels Theodore M. Edson Herbert P. Grossimon James J. Scanlon Kenneth Laurence* Mary Lou Touart* John F. Kennedy *Appointed by School Committee Westview Cemetery Development Committee William J. Manning Weiant Wathen -Dunn Metropolitan Area Plannin Council Representative Angela E. Frick Assistant to the Town Manaeer Susan P. Adler Town Clerk Bernice H. Fallick Revenue Officer James R. Kane Planning Director* Robert A. Bowyer *With approval of the Planning Board Health Director George A. Smith, Jr. Chief Fire Engineer John D. Bergeron Civil Defense Director John D. Bergeron Animal Control Officer Kathy P. Fox Tree Warden Paul E. Mazerall Buildine Commissioner Steven R. Frederickson Building Inspector David Patnaude (Thru 9/86) Electrical Inspector William E. Corcoran Sealer of Weights & Measures Richard W. Ham, Jr. Director of Veterans Services Veterans Graves Officer Human Services Coordinator/ Veterans,Clerk Stephen Baran Forest Warden William P. Fitzgerald Constables George D. Anderson Roy J. Murphy Ronald B. Wells William J. Young Town Assessor David C. Stusse Conservation Administrator Charles D. Wyman Recreation Director Joan D. Halverson Council on Aging Director Linda Crew Vine Membership Determined by State Law, Other BOARD OF RETIREMENT Advisory Committee Director of Public Works/ 1988 John J. Ryan, Secy. Engineering Ex- officio member Town Manager Appointed Walter J. Tonaszuck 1987 Board of Assessors Town Engineer ENERGY CONSERVATION COMMITTEE Willard P. Grush, Chmn. 1989 Francis X. Fields Theodore Mairson Barclay E. Hayes 1988 Vicky L. Schwartz +Jerome J. Green William L. Potter 1987 DPW Manager- Administration and 1988 David C. Stusse, Assessor Facilities +Eric M. Olson 1988 Emanuele Coscia, Jr. Data Processing Advisory Task Force David Gilbert, Chmn. DPW Manager - Operations Jan Adams Richard Spiers k _ Michael Ash Michael Carvey Cemetery Superintendent Alan Chickinsky Warren M. Monsignore Richard Kissel ab;; Robert Monaco Chief of Police William Rosenfeld Paul E. Furdon Ellen Saliba Local Buildine Code Board of Appeals Anthony B. Casendino Emanuele Coscia, Jr. Charles P. Hagenah William P. Kennedy William H. Sullivan Permanent Building Committee William P. Kennedy, Chmn. Alfred C. W. Daniels Theodore M. Edson Herbert P. Grossimon James J. Scanlon Kenneth Laurence* Mary Lou Touart* John F. Kennedy *Appointed by School Committee Westview Cemetery Development Committee William J. Manning Weiant Wathen -Dunn Metropolitan Area Plannin Council Representative Angela E. Frick Assistant to the Town Manaeer Susan P. Adler Town Clerk Bernice H. Fallick Revenue Officer James R. Kane Planning Director* Robert A. Bowyer *With approval of the Planning Board Health Director George A. Smith, Jr. Chief Fire Engineer John D. Bergeron Civil Defense Director John D. Bergeron Animal Control Officer Kathy P. Fox Tree Warden Paul E. Mazerall Buildine Commissioner Steven R. Frederickson Building Inspector David Patnaude (Thru 9/86) Electrical Inspector William E. Corcoran Sealer of Weights & Measures Richard W. Ham, Jr. Director of Veterans Services Veterans Graves Officer Human Services Coordinator/ Veterans,Clerk Stephen Baran Forest Warden William P. Fitzgerald Constables George D. Anderson Roy J. Murphy Ronald B. Wells William J. Young Town Assessor David C. Stusse Conservation Administrator Charles D. Wyman Recreation Director Joan D. Halverson Council on Aging Director Linda Crew Vine Membership Determined by State Law, Other BOARD OF RETIREMENT Advisory Committee Frank T. Parrish, Jr., Chmn. 1988 John J. Ryan, Secy. No set term Ex- officio member Dr..Frederick C. Frick, Chmn. Richard W. Spiers 1987 Employees elected member Charles A. Butts, Jr. ENERGY CONSERVATION COMMITTEE Timothy P. Hart James Scanlon, Chmn. Theodore Mairson Emanuele Coscia, Jr. Vicky L. Schwartz +Jerome J. Green 1988 +Daniel Harwood 1988 ++James R. Maclnnes Robert C. Hilton +Eric M. Olson 1988 Sumner Richards + Appointed by Selectmen ++ Appointed by School Committee (All others on original committee) CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY As stipulated by bequest of Maria Hastings Cary All members Board of Selectmen All members School Committee "Settled Clergy" of the Town Executive Committee Elected from the Board of Trustees for one year terms Paul W. Marshall, Chmn. Shepard A. Clough, Vice Chmn. Rev. Walter H. Cuenin John F. McLaughlin Rev. Peter Meek Advisory Committee Appointed by Board of Trustees No set term Dr..Frederick C. Frick, Chmn. Elizabeth H. Clarke, Secy. Charles A. Butts, Jr. 1987 Timothy P. Hart 1987 Theodore Mairson 1986 Vicky L. Schwartz 1987 Ann Wallace Director (appointed by Trustees) Robert C. Hilton : Town Officers and Committees � yP Parents Advisory Committee HANSCOM AREA TRAFFIC STUDY Guidance Advisory Committee Appointed by Superintendent COMMITTEE (HATS) - Lexington Members Catherine Baker Leo McSweeney Senior High Subcommittee,Appointed Nancy Berman William J. Scouler (member at large) by Coordinator of Guidance Stephanie Bernstein Judith J. Uhrig Michael Alexander *, Co -chmn. Cynthia Blumsack Shana Alexander Cristine Carter METROPOLITAN STATE HOSPITAL LAND Sara Arnold Sandra Eaton TASK FORCE Louise Berry Pat Needham Angela Frick Janet Carnesale Gerri Sweder Natalie Riffin Carol Cohen Nancy Thompson Jacquelyn R. Smith Constance Counts Nancy Tsung David G. Williams Marie Desmond William Wright Carole Goldberg LEXINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY Maria Hynes *, Co -chmn. Advisory Committee on Computers in APPOINTED Neela Joshi Education in Lexington Rita L. Sullivan, Executive Director Janet Kassler - S Appointed by Asst. Superintendent and Secretary of the Corporation Judith Klein* Frank DiGiammarino, Co -chmn. - S Ann Lamantia Isa Kaftal Zimmerman, Co -chmn. - S PLANNING BOARD APPOINTED Alan Lazarus Frank Colby Judy Leader* Nancy Gordon - S Housing Needs Advisory Committee Sam Lehrer Theodore Mairson Eleanor Klauminzer, Chmn. William Levison Jan Nowselski Joel Adler Ben Levy* - S James Razzano Eric Clarke Elaine Marcus Richard Reesman Tina Dirks Stephen Miller Linda Schaye Arturo Gutierrez Maria Reiling James Wichmann Larry Robinson* - S William Hays Ruth Nablo Dorothy Simpson Elementary Science Task Force William Spencer Lee Sinai Appointed by Asst. Superintendent Carol Snell Stephanie Bernstein - S Detlev Suderow Gloria Bloom Elizabeth Weintraub Bonnie Brunkhorst - S Christine Wells Lawrence Costanzo - S Patricia Zorn Sandra Frohman Leon Goleb Middle School Subcommittee Laura Krich - S School Committee Appointed Barbara Bailey Alan Lazarus Dorothy Brannon Frances Ludwig Cynthia Fantasia - S Bruce MacDonald - S Superintendent of Schools Carla Fortmann* Christina Miller J. Geoffrey Pierson Leslie McNamara* William Read - S Judy Mosca Barbara Rommelfanger Assistant Superintendent, Gale Nill *, Chmn. Vicky Schwartz Instruction Susan Orenstein * Carol Vogel Isa Kaftal Zimmerman Barbara Ramsey Jeanne Williams Elizabeth Ribeiro - S William Wright Director of Business Clevonne Turner James R. MacInnes Judy Zabin Arts Created Together Linda Zahn Self- appointed, working with Director of Personnel Assistant Superintendent Richard H. Barnes Elementary School Subcommittee Mary Ann Armstrong Bonnie Alpert Barbara Bailey Director of Planning Estelle Cross - S Cynthia Blumsack Frank DiGiammarino Peter Enrich Sabina Caron Susan Foote Leslie Ciampi Coordinator of Community Relations Aniece Kerr Jill Delbanco - S Georgia S. Glick Ruth Lynn Y Carla Fortmann Paul Masoner Gloria Fox Rev. Peter Meek Joan French S staff member Susan Plumb Nancy Gordon - S * Guidance Advisory Committee Toby Schlein Rudi Groblewski, Co -chmn. member; also on committee: Vicki Schwartz *, Chmn. Carol Hartman Jennifer Coplon, Chmn.; Glenn Judy Teicholz Cheryl Kelly Jones; Florence Koplow; Merna Les Wallerstein Victor � yP Town Officers and Committees 1 Other Committees for Schools Arts Created Together (continued) Judy Moore Judith Newman Mary Nolan Deborah O'Hara Stephanie Reich Vickie Rothbaum Jean Williams Joan Zeoli Particia Zorn Life Skills Steering Committee Appointed by the Assistant Superintendent Robert DeIulio - S Claire Feldman - S Nancy Geis Louise Kreutziger - S Ralph Lord - S Deforest Matthews - S Daniel Palant Rachel Rosenblum - S Kenneth Totas - S Isa Zimmerman - S Life Skills Advisory Committee Appointed by the Assistant Superintendent Charles Austin Donald Birsh William Blount Stephen Boran Richard Bush Helen Cohen Constance Counts Stephen Doran Jeffrey Geltman Richard Kraus Judy Leader Clare O'Leary Sylvia Perlman Dorothy Simpson Marcia Stille Richard Weiss Rabbi Cary Yales Adult and Community Education Advisory Council Barbara Bailey Christine Carter Linda Cravens Michal -Ann Golay Laura Kulin Marcie Theriault Special Education Advisory Council Appointed by Administrator of Special Education Edith Barbieri Lucy & Gary Barnes Karen Blair Adelaide Braum Cynthia Calvin - S Vibeke Christensen Nancy Coda Lynne Fisher Fleming & Gretchen Fox Judith Gottlieb, Chmn. Joan Halverson - S Special Education Advisory Council (continued) Paul Lombard - S Barbara Manfredi - S Sal Pace - S Debra Packard - S Robert Renna - S Olga Skinner Susan Staecker Jacquelyn Ward Erika Weiss Nora Wells Martha Ziegler Evaluation Steering Committee Appointed by Director of Planning Amy Chamberlain Carol Reiling Francine Stieglitz Program Evaluation Teams Appointed by Director of Planning Barbara Bailey Robert Bloomberg Dorothy Buchholz Kyle James Carol Reiling Francine Stieglitz Gail Swink James Wichmann Allen Zabin School Improvement Council parent representatives Salvatore Abbadesa Nancy Adler Catherine Bauer Louise Berry John Bevan Ruth Butler Christine Carter Mary Casella Carol Cohen Peter Enrich Katherine Fricker Edwin Goodell Carol Harris Maria Haynes Magdalena Himmel Nancy Husbands Maureen Kasparian Lynda Kramer Laura Kulin Edwin Loturco Patricia McClure Sharon McDonald Alexander McKenzie Madeline Ouellette Joseph Petner Loretta Porter Margaret Quinn Maria Reiling Donna Silverman Nancy Sofen Marcie Theriault Melinda Vinton Elizabeth Westfall Elaine Wiesen S staff member Weer Farm_ Directory 157 175 AM 158 Credits Photographs The town is grateful to the following people and organizations who contributed the photographs used to lighten the pages of this report. Stephen Wade Pages 5, 18, 24, 41, 52 left, 57 right, 62, 63, 66 top, 69, 70, 75 top, 76, 78 top, 81, 82 top, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90 bottom, 102, 103 George Smith Pages 8 right, 52 right, 54, 56 top and bottom right, 57 left, 58, 59, 61 Department of Public Works Page 44 Lexington Police Department Page 49 right (2) Ann Ringwood, Lexington Minute -Man Pages 7, 9, 10, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 43, 65, 82 bottom left, 83 top left, 83 bottom (2), 90 top Bill Bongiorno, Lexington Minute -Man Page 8 left Gary J. Cichowski, Lexington Minute -Man Pages 27 right, 49 left Alice Hinkle, Lexington Minute -Man Page 75 bottom Lisa Redmond, Lexington Minute -Man Page 23 Michall Segar, Lexington Minute -Man Pages 53, 79 top, 82 bottom right Lexington Minute -Man Pages 1, 11, 80 Fred Benkley, Jr. Page 79 bottom Kerry Brandin Page 40 Fay Photo Service Page 56 Bill Gallery Page 27, left GSX Laidlaw Disposal Services Page 13 Bruce Jason Pages 66 bottom, 157 Lexington Savings Bank Page 83 top right Minuteman Tech Page 37 J. Raffin Page 78 bottom Production of this volume Planning, editing and design by Town Report Committee: Erna S. Greene, Chairman; Ruth Karpinski; Robert Morrison; Elaine Sullivan; Julie Triessl; Stephen Wade; Louis A. Zehner, Emeritus, deceased. Staff and editorial liaison by Susan P. Adler, Assistant to the Town Manager. Typesetting: Erna S. Greene. Principal Word Processor: Lorraine N. Salto. Word Processing Coordinator, with staff of many departments: Candy McLaughlin. Printing: ZBR Publications, Inc., Wilmington, Massachusetts. Where to Find It MAJOR TOWN BUILDING LOCATIONS 1 (DPW) Animal Shelter Westview Street Cary Memorial Building 1605 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 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. 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FURTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION Library, Schools, etc. - See back cover League of Women Voters (LWV) 861 -0123 Chamber of Commerce - Visitors Center 862 -1450 (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 6, Diamond Middle School 29,579 Precinct 2, Bowman School Precinct 7, Estabrook School - 29,224 Precinct 3, Clarke Middle School Precinct 8, Central Fire Station - 32,477 Precinct 4, High School Precinct 9, Maria Hastings School - 31,388 Precinct 5, Cary Memorial Hall - 22,256 WHERE TO FIND YOUR REPRESENTATIVES Senators in Congress (Statewide): Edward M. Kennedy Office: 2400 -A JFK Federal Building, Boston 02203 565 -3170 John F. Kerry Office: Room 3220, Transportation Building, 10 Park Plaza, Boston 02116 565 -8519 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 Building, Boston 02203 565 -2900 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, 315 Bedford Street, Lexington, Mass. 02173 861 -7566 Office: Room 472, State House, Boston, Mass. 02133 722 -2120 Lexington office hours - First Thursday of the month: 7:30 am - 9:00 am: J House, Lexington High School 9:00 am - 10:30 am: Selectmen's Office, Town Office Building 10:30 am - noon: Senior Center, 1475 Massachusetts Avenue Lexington Gazetteer Settled in 1642 as Cambridge Farms -- Incorporated as the Town of Lexington in 1713 Population: 1986 census - 29,579 1985 - 29,224 1975 - 32,477 1965 - 31,388 1955 - 22,256 1980 - 29,479 1970 - 31,886 1960 - 27,691 1950 - 17,335 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 Highest elevation (feet above mean sea level) 374. Lowest elevation (feet above mean sea level) 110. Population density (per square mile) 1,772.6 Town -owned conservation land in acres....... 1,043.20 Public streets (accepted) in miles.......... 122.26 Public streets (unaccepted) in miles........ 11.53 Streets under sub - division control.......... 4.67 Condominium and private drives .............. 4.54 State highways .............................. 18.98 Trunk sewers . ............................... 34.09 Street sewers ............................... 121.66 Water mains .. ............................... 158.08 OLUNTEER YOUR SERVICES FOR TOWN GOVERNMENT. FILL OUT A TALENT BANK QUESTIONNAIRE IN TOWN MANAGER'S OFFICE. J Police ms Emergency Information 9 m yg t Fire id 862 -0270 Ambulance 862 -0270 (emergency only) Tell name and address 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. Place *Town Offices Public Works Fire (non- emergency) *Schools & School Department NO SCHOOL & recorded messages *Cary Memorial Library *Branch Library East Lexington Council on Aging Housing Authority (Countryside Village) Handy Information Telephone Hours 862 -0500 weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 24 hours (see holiday schedule below) 862 -1618 when Town Offices are closed 862 -0272 24 hours 862 -7500 weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 862 -7851 24 hours (Do NOT call Police or Fire) 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. 862 -2773 Monday- Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 861 -0194 weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 861 -0900 weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Human Services 862 -0500 weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 12 :30 p.m. LEXPRESS 861 -1210 weekdays 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (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 1987 - Town Meeting 1988) Patriots' Day -- Monday, April 20; Memorial Day -- Monday, May 25; Independence Day -- Friday, July 3; Labor Day -- Monday, September 7; Columbus Day -- Monday, October 12; Veterans' Day- - Wednesday, November 11; Thanksgiving Day -- Thursday, November 26; Christmas Day -- Friday, December 25; New Year's Day -- Friday, January 1, 1988; Martin Luther King's Birthday - -Mon- day, January 18; George Washington's Birthday -- Monday, February 15. * *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).