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Home My WebLink About1987-Annual ReportWe the People... 1987 Annual Report Town of Lexington, Massachusetts E TOWN OF LEXINGTON GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION VOTERS AT ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION L I E I C BOARD OF Housing Authority'` Town Moderator School Committee A P P 0 1 N T S SELECTMEN Conservation MEETING Revenue Officer — — — — — — — — -- — I Executive Appropriation Superintendent Health Director Director Capital Expenditures Staff Set I I 1 I ,with approval of Cary Lectures Planning Board I I I 1 Committees School Policy Recreation Committee Representative to Chief of Police Town Celebrations Regional Vocational Volunteers Fire Chief Committee School Committee 1 i 1 1 1 I I I 1 I ,with approval_of_ Selectmen I I I I TOWN MANAGER T Planning Comptroller TOWN Board Town Clerk Planning Director Fence Viewers Conservation MEETING Revenue Officer — — — — — — — — -- — I Town Counsel MEMBERS I I Health Director Appropriate 1 I I i I I I I Legislate Board of Appeals I I 1 I ,with approval of Housing Assistance Planning Board I I I 1 Engineering Director Board of Appeals Comptroller Board of Health Data Processing Town Clerk Planning Director Fence Viewers Conservation Advisory Task Forc Revenue Officer — — — — — — — — -- — Historic Districts Town Counsel Commission Local Building Code Health Director Commission Council on Aging Board of Appeals Public Works/ Housing Assistance Registrars of Historical Commission Permanent Building Engineering Director Board Voters Recreation Committee Committee Chief of Police Town Celebrations Youth Commission Westview Cemetery Fire Chief Committee Executive Clerk Development Building Commissioner Trustees of Committee Town Assessor Public Trusts MAPC Representative Board of Assessors Director of Conservation Guides Administrator Advisory and Recreation Director ad hoc COA Director committees all other officers and employees *four elected, one State EOCD- appointed. F-1 Unpaid volunteers F7 Employees /paid Erna S. Greene 1987 1987 Annual Report Town of Lexington, Massachusetts a ell a 104 ML Reproduced on the cover of this year's town report is an early printed draft of the Massachusetts constitution. The state constitu- tion, adopted in 1780, served as a model for the Federal constitution whose 200th anniversary the nation and Lexington are commemorat- ing 1987 to 1988. The marginal notes on this early draft were made by the Reverend Jonas Clarke of Lexington, articulate and ardent political activist, and one of the constitution's architects. Clarke was among those who insisted that our constitution be drafted by a more repre- sentative state convention than by the General Court alone. The draft shown on our cover is from the original in the archives of the Lexington Historical Society. Our thanks to the society and to its Historian and Archivist, S. Lawrence Whipple. of Ma11acbufetts -i VAP IN 1987 Lexington Overview For a town with a rebellious background, Lexington performed in character last year. And while there were numerous confrontations, the most serious in- juries were restricted to dings in the municipal pocketbook. Unfortunately, it was the school system that gener- ated much of the heat. Town meeting challenged the schools' arithmetic in asking for a sizeable budget increase in the face of declining enrollments; the school committee held its ground, but in the end, and for the first time, retreated from town meeting leaving $150,000 behind. Superintendent Geoffrey Pierson left to take a new position in Austria after recommending that tenured high school principal Michael Waring step down. Waring's response; "see you in court," where the matter now resides. Then the teachers, citing meagre pay in comparison with some neighboring towns, struck for higher salaries. The week -long strike was a dubious "first" in the system's his- tory. Supported by many vocal parents, the teachers held their ground and won sizeable increases from the school committee. Last summer, the town mourned the death of the schools' music director, Joseph, "Mr. D" DiDomenico. How did the pupils react to all this? See the super- intendent's report starting on page 29 for an upbeat answer. On the housing front, the owners of Emerson Gardens ambushed its residents by going condominium. The move sparked a special town meeting that passed a by -law governing condo conversions, and created a committee to watch -dog it. The Council on Aging and other residents of the old Muzzey school building survived a bout of drafts and drips from leaky windows and roof, but both the Lexington Housing Authority and LexHAB scored gains in creating low -cost housing; see their reports for details. On the broad front of environmental matters, drum beating by Massport, operators of neighboring Hans- com Field, alerted citizens and selectmen to expan- sion plans. Selectmen responded by strengthening The Federal Constitution's 200th birthday was marked in town by a series of events starting in 1987 and extending into 1988. Here, Stella Liu and Miriam Butts of the Bicentennial Celebrations Committee oversee the planting of a dogwood, donated by Lexington Gardens, on the front lawn of Cary Memor- ial Library. Events started in September with church bell ringing, and included lectures, exhibits and classroom discussions. the old HATS committee and charging it to seek stronger ties with neighboring towns to grapple with airfield expansion and related area traffic and environmental concerns. The cost of carting away our communal trash burst its budgetary bounds, causing another special town meeting and creating a task force to seek solutions to trash, both plain and hazardous. On 28 acres near the Waltham line, ground was broken for Brookhaven, a private, life -care retirement community. On the opposite side of town, Pine Meadows Golf Course was sold to developer Mark Moore; designs for the 110 acres are still on the drawing board. Town meeting adopted new commercial zoning by -laws that shrunk building size and added other restrictions. Continued complaints of "I can't find a place to park downtown," kept the traffic /parking problem front and center, with yet more study promised. In a related observation, town records show that muni- cipal vehicles - police cruisers, DPW trucks, LEXPRESS and school buses - rolled up a total of 1,205,808 miles on their appointed rounds in calendar '87. If you estimate that owners of the 19,117 private wheels registered in town run up a modest 500 miles each on local streets, you get another 9,558,500 vehicle miles, for a total of 10,764,308 not counting visitors! On the bright side, the crime rate dipped and the town reached into the ranks for its new DPW head, Richard Spiers. In other major office moves, long time town moderator Lincoln P. Cole stepped aside for Margery M. Battin, first woman to be elected to the position in Lexington. Bob Hutchinson traded in his town manager's job for a more prestigious model, head of the state's Registry of Motor Vehicles; his replacement, Rick White, an Arlington native and former Bedford Town Administrator, took over in November. At year end, the town eagerly awaited the selection and installation of a new school superin- tendent, and town meeting deliberations, destined to come up against the question of whether to blow the spending lid imposed by Prop. 2 1/2. Nam A 2 Overview Table of Contents New in This Town Report Expanded Finances at a Glance See pages 4 and 5 Some Pages Produced by Computer -Laser Can you find them. Directory of Directory See inside back cover Which Year 1987? In narratives 1987 is the calendar year. Nearly all financial reports are based on fiscal 1987 (July 1,1986 through June 30, 1987). Most non — financial statistics such as police and fire incidents, refer to the calendar year. Overview Finances at A Glance 4 Board of Selectmen 7 Personnel Board 12 Lexington Center Committee 13 Town Manager Search Committee 13 Town Report 14 MAPC Representative 14 Town Manager 15 TMMA 18 Town Elections 19 Town Meeting 21 Education School Committee 28 School Superintendent 29 Minuteman Tech 42 Cary Memorial Library 45 Services DPW /Engineering 48 Fire 54 No. Lexington Road Improvement 56 Police Manual 57 Traffic Safety 57 Police 58 Waste Management 62 Board of Health 63 Animal Control 67 Environment Planning Board 68 Hanscom Field Advisory 70 Conservation Commission 71 Building /Inspection 74 Permanent Building Committee 75 Board of Appeals 76 Life Quality Recreation 82 Town Celebrations 85 Cary Lectures 86 Battle Green Guides 87 Sister City Committee 87 Council for the Arts 88 Historic Districts Commission 89 Historical Commission 89 People Council on Aging 90 Veterans Services 92 Youth Commission 93 Transportation 93 Human Services 95 Fair Housing 96 LexHAB 96 Housing Authority 97 Legal New Precincts Map 99 Town Clerk 100 Board of Registrars 101 Town Counsel 101 Financial Appropriation Committee 106 Capital Expenditures Committee 107 Revenue Officer 108 Board of Retirement 110 Assessors 112 Trustees of Public Trusts 116 Comptroller 121 Directory Town Government Chart Cover Town Meeting Members 148 Town Officers and Committees 150 Credits 155 Where to Find It 156 Voters' Information 157 Directory of Directory Back Cover Overview Finances At a Glance REVENUE SOURCES Available Funds (b) ....................... 1,455,047 Available Surplus ......................... 1,899,333 Local Receipts (a) ........................ 6,283,000 State Cherry Sheet - Overestimates.......... $ 6,982,973 Real Estate & Personal Property Taxes..... 34,819,587 Total Revenue ............................. $51,439,940 EXPENSES Town Services (c) ......................... 25,463,580 Education ( d) ............................. $22,653,101 Cherry Sheet Offsets ...................... 1,376,246 State & County Charges .................... 1,297,013 Assessors Overlay (e) ..................... 650,000 2.837 3.69 12. 13. 57 57 / 67.69 100.0% 49.50% 44.04 2.68 \ 2.52 1.26 Total Expenses ............................ $51,439,940 100.007 (a) Local receipts include motor vehicle excise bills, water /sewer billings, permits, licenses, etc. (b) Available Funds include parking meter receipts, Westview perpetual care, overlay surplus. (c) Town services include certain education costs such as group health insurance, debt service, pension for non - teaching personnel and grounds keeping. (d) Education includes Minuteman Vocational School costs of $377,024. (e) Assessors Overlay reserved for tax abatements of elderly, veterans, etc. REAL ESTATE TAXES Valuation (fiscal year): 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 $2,929,754,700 $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 Tax Rate (fiscal year): 1988 - $10.32 Residential /Open Space $17.14 Commercial /Industrial 1987 - $ 9.94 Residential /Open Space $16.41 Commercial /Industrial 1986 - $20.89 Residential /Open Space $30.54 Commercial /Industrial 1985 - $20.46 Residential /Open Space $29.90 Commercial /Industrial 1984 - $19.58 Residential /Open Space $28.61 Commercial /Industrial 1983 - $19.41 Residential /Open Space $28.36 Commercial /Industrial 1982 - $18.97 Residential /Open Space $27.74 Commercial /Industrial 1981 - $92.00 1980 - $87.60 Note: More tax rate and budget details accompany the town manager's report. 4 Overview Finances At a Glance OPERATING COSTS, FY87 D FIRE POLICE 5.4% PENSIONS 5.5% INSURANCE 6.191 DEPARTM PUBLIC W ALL OTHER 7.1% This chart is intended to show the relative costs of running all major town departments. It does not include capital expenses which can vary from year to year. The "all other" category includes salaries and operating costs for town manager and treasurer /accounting departments, legal fees, health department and such activities as recreation and conservation as noted in specific narratives for each. The Soaring Cost of Keeping Clean 1980 Landfill /Collection $132,752 1987 Trash Collection $1,282,400 1980 Water bills $839,804 1987 MWRA Water /Sewer Charges $1,537,016 Overview 5 Lexington, 1987 Commissioned in 1987 by the Lexington Council for the Arts, this display of color transparencies illuminates the front lobby of the Town Office Building. It was installed in December. Photographer Roy Crystal has sampled many activities and scenes of all seasons. 6 Overview Selectmen: Continuity of Policies With Change in Manager F or the Board of Selectmen, 1987 was a year of continuity both in policy issues dressed and in membership of the board dressing those issues. The most prominent sues concerned how the town would respond he affordable housing crisis and what would be the trade -offs among competing programs and projects under progressively tightening budget con- straints. With the reelection in March of Selectmen Paul W. Marshall and John C. Eddison and the contin- uation of the latter in the role of board chairman, the composition and policy orientation of the board remained unchanged. By contrast, there was a major change in the operational management of the town when Richard White took office as the successor to Lexington's town manager of the previous ten years, Robert M. Hutchinson. The recruitment and selection of Richard White as the new town manager was the most notable activity of the selectmen in 1987. The goals set by the selectmen for themselves in June 1987 were, not surprisingly, quite similar to those they had set out in 1986. The problems of too much traffic, too little affordable rental housing and too many competing demands on limited revenues continued to challenge the ingenuity of selectmen and the town meeting. MAJOR GOALS FOR 1987 - 1988 1. Board relationships. In anticipation of a tight budget year, establish closer working relation- ships with other boards and committees, and espe- cially the school committee, and seek to achieve greater congruence of policy positions before budgets are submitted to town meeting. Improve communications with neighboring towns regarding land development and traffic problems and review the role of Hanscom Area Towns Committee (HATS) as an instrument for this purpose. 2. Town Manager recruitment. Proceed with the recruitment process by defining the kind of manager we want, approving the charge to the search committee and setting down the procedure and schedule for selection. 3. Fiscal planning. Develop the fiscal year 1988- 1989 (FY89) budget within existing resource limi- tations and without recourse to an override of Proposition 2 1/2. Give particular attention to cost and revenue projections, especially those relating to insur- ance, the Massachusetts Water Resources Author- ity (MWRA), trash collection and the schools. 4. The Center and the environment. Support a reassessment of the parking situation in Lexing- ton Center and a review by the Lexington center committee (LCC) of the options for increasing parking capacity there. Support the preparation of design guidelines for the enhancement of the Center. Appoint and prepare the charge for the waste disposal /recycling task force authorized by the 1987 Town Meeting. Continue efforts to find a design solution acceptable to both the residents of North Lexington and the State DPW for the reconstruc- tion of Bedford Street from Route 128 to Hartwell Avenue. Work with state agencies and contractors to insure that Lexington's concerns are taken into Board of Selectmen. L/R seated: Jacquelyn Smith; Paul Marshall; John Eddison, Chairman; Marion Snow, Executive Clerk; William Dailey; Leo McSweeney. Standing: Norman Cohen, Town Counsel; Richard White, Town Manager. Overview 7 Board of Selectmen account in the design and construction of the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway. 5. Housing. Arrange for the review, analysis and selection of possible sites for affordable rental housing. Encourage developers to consider con- struction of market rate and mixed income rental housing. Resolve remaining problems of Muzzey Condominium conversion. 6. Public Safety. Encourage LCC initiatives to improve pedestrian safety in Lexington Center. Support efforts of the police, youth commission and school administration to expand drug /alcohol awareness education and enforcement. 7. Technology. Reorganize the cable TV advisory committee and ask the committee to address prob- lems with the institutional trunk, residential transmission and servicing complaints. TOWN MANAGER RECRUITMENT In mid -April of 1987, Town Manager Robert M. Hutchinson informed the board that he had been of- fered the position of Registrar of Motor Vehicles of the Commonwealth and that he planned to accept the offer. In its meeting of April 27, the board accep- ted with regret Mr. Hutchinson's resignation, effec- tive June 30, and began a nationwide search for a new manager. The search consisted of four stages. The first step was to advertise the position during the month of May in national professional journals, in The Beacon of the Massachusetts Municipal Association and in the Boston press. This process elicited 135 applic- ations from 34 states. The next step was to have the personnel advisory board (PAB) review these applications and winnow them down to the 30 to 40 most promising ones. The PAB completed this task between late May and the end of June, having selec- ted 35 applications for closer scrutiny by a town manager search committee. In the meantime, the board had appointed a search committee under the chairmanship of attorney Susan Beck. The committee was given the job of choosing from the 35 applicants a small number of semifinal- ists for final review and selection by the board. The search committee consisted of nine Lexington residents chosen to represent a broad range of groups and interests in the town. During a ten week period from mid June to late August, they prepared and sent out questionnaires to the candidates and interviewed those who appeared to show the greatest promise. In early September they presented the selectmen with the names of eight semifinalists of whom four were seen as most outstanding. Three of these four finalists were town managers or town administrators from towns in the Boston subur- ban area. The fourth was Lexington's Assistant to the Town Manager. The selectmen conducted public interviews with each of the finalists on September 14 and 16, after which the board members made exten- 8 Overview sive reference checks on each candidate. In its meeting of September 28, the board took note of Lexington's good fortune in having four such highly qualified candidates from whom to chose and then put the appointement to a vote. Before the vote was taken, Selectmen Smith paid tribute to candidate Susan Adler who had been her first choice for the post, and then joined the other members of the board in a unanimous vote to appoint Richard White, the Town Administrator of Bedford, as Lexington's new town manager, at an annual salary of $65,000. The period of transition between the departure of Robert Hutchinson on June 30 and the assumption of his new duties by Richard White on November 16 was managed smoothly and efficiently by Acting Town Manager Susan Adler and the town staff. On June 17 the selectmen sponsored a farewell appreciation party for Bob Hutchinson and his family and on December 3, the board hosted a welcoming reception for Rick White and his family. FISCAL POLICY AND MANAGEMENT Revenue and expenditures. One of the first acts of the board in 1987 was to call a Special Town Meeting for February 2, to approve a FY87 supplementary appropriation of $450,000 for refuse collection and disposal. This was made necessary because actual amounts of trash generated as well as tipping fees had risen above prior estimates. The appropriation was approved. In looking ahead at the fiscal horizon for the town over the next several years, the board concluded that in FY88 it should be possible to meet from current revenues most, if not all, of the town's highest priority needs. Since it appeared that it would be more difficult to balance the town budget in FY89, and much more so in FY90, the board decided to recommend to town meeting the setting aside of a stabilization fund in the FY88 budget which could be used to ease financial pressures in succeeding years. This fund was part of an overall budget strategy to strengthen and rehabilitate the town's infrastructure, especially its roads and water mains. The selectmen recommended to the 1987 Town Meeting a lean budget for operating expenses and did not support three capital projects proposed for recreation, conservation and the library. The board also supported the town manager in his recommenda- tion that average salary increases be held at 5 percent for all departments. As a further aspect of this strategy the board asked the school committee to reduce its FY88 budget request by $300,000 or 1.3 percent. The school committee did not agree to this suggested cut and following several unsuccessful efforts to reach a budget total acceptable to both boards, decided to ask town meeting for the full amount of its budget request. The eventual outcome was a compromise on this issue, with town meeting voting to reduce the school budget by $150,000. In other respects, the town meeting generally supported the selectmen's budget recommendations but elected also to include capital items totaling $360,000 for Board of Selectmen Discussing School Budget at Town Meeting. recreation (playing fields at Lincoln Street) and for conservation (Tower Park addition). These changes, in turn, necessitated offsetting reductions in the stabilization fund, in infrastructure outlays and in free cash. With charges from the MWRA for water and sewage services rising rapidly, primarily to finance the clean -up of Boston harbor, the selectmen and town meeting voted to create enterprise funds for these services and to underwrite the costs increasingly through user fees. Management of Selectmen's Responsibilities. As suggested elsewhere in this report, each selectman has taken on many responsibilities beyond obvious board duties. In addition to those liaison activi- ties noted, Selectmen Eddison has been working with the Lexington council for the arts, North Lexington traffic committee and Hanscom - related groups. Selectman Marshall has kept abreast of an array of housing boards and committees; Selectmen William Dailey has been serving on the Cary Library execu- tive board, the classification review board and the police manual policy committee. Selectman Smith, also a Cary Library Executive Committee member, has been communicator with the planning board and trans- portation advisory committee. Selectman Leo McSweeney has expanded on his interest in young people by keeping in touch with the school, perman- ent building, recreation and human services commit- tees as well as centering on the LCC. Regional responsibility, beside reaching selectmen through well - publicized intertown projects and concerns such as Minuteman Bikeway and HATS II, also has found selectmen in some less limelit regional roles. Both Leo McSweeney and Jacquelyn Smith have been serving on the Middlesex County Advisory Board, Selectman Smith as secretary. She also has contin- ued on the MWRA Executive Board. Furthermore, the board has designated Selectman Dailey to represent Lexington the MBTA Advisory Board. Service to the Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA). Members of the board continued their active involvement in the work of the MMA in 1987. Selectman Smith served as a member of the Public Works Policy Committee and Selectman Marshall served as Vice Chairman of the Fiscal Policy Committee. These committees are responsible for reviewing prospective legislation and representing the inter- ests of cities and towns in the Commonwealth. Mr. Marshall was also a member of the MMA Board of Directors and of the Governor's Local Government Advisory Committee. INFRASTRUCTURE AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT Infrastructure. As previously noted, the selectmen continued to give priority attention to the mainten- ance and selective improvement of the town's infra- structure. In 1987, 5.3 miles of streets were resurfaced, 4,015 feet of water mains relined and major progress made on the rehabilitation of school buildings. Allocations for other capital projects included $125,000 for parking lot maintenance, $120,000 for new sidewalks and $75,000 for improved heating for the Senior Center. The board also con- tinued pressing for progress on several state - financed projects. Bedford Street reconstruction. Negotiations by the selectmen and the town administration with the State Department of Public Works (DPW) and the representa- tives of the North Lexington community continued through 1987 in attempts to agree on a design for the reconstruction of Bedford Street north of Route 128. The major point of contention was access to and from Eldred Street. In February it appeared that a solution had been reached, with the state agreeing to a design providing direct access at Eldred Street without a traffic signal. This solu- tion received a mixed reaction from North Lexington and was subsequently abandoned when it became appar- ent that too many accidents were likely to result. The selectmen reopened the discussion with the DPW in October, with a renewed request for a sensor - actuated signal at Eldred Street along with updated traffic counts to show that the signal would not lead to excessive traffic queueing. The State DPW countered with a proposal to split the project into two parts and to proceed with construction on the Hartwell Avenue end while postponing decision on the Eldred Street issue. As the year ended, the town was considering the state's proposal and the state engineers were reviewing the town's traffic counts. Minuteman Bikeway. The board actively advanced the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway project, with Selectman Eddison serving both as the Lexington representative to the Bikeway Advisory Committee of the state De- partment of Environmental Management (DEM) and as chairman of the Lexington Bikeway Implementation Committee. On January 30, the advisory committee recommended the selection of Vollmer Associates as contractor for the design phase of the project, but it was not until late August that Vollmer was so designated by the DEM. Beginning in early September the advisory committee worked closely with the con- tractor on design considerations. On November 17, an initial concept plan was presented in Cary Hall to the Lexington bikeway committee and to interested Overview 9 Board of Selectmen citizens by Vollmer design personnel. The Lexington committee reviewed the concept plan in December and submitted its generally favorable comments and recom- mendations on the plan to the consultant. Somewhat earlier, the selectmen had negotiated and signed with the MBTA, which owns the former railroad right of way, a lease agreement for use by the town of the Lexington segment of that property. Lexington Center. The board expanded its efforts to enhance the attractiveness of the Lexington Center area. It appointed a new design advisory committee (DAC), composed of design professional residents in the town, to assist the selectmen and other town agencies in applying design concepts and criteria to town financed projects in the Center and other parts of town. It encouraged the LCC to follow up on the recommendations of the report, Lexington Center: Managing Change, and to examine ways of increasing parking capacity, using professional help if neces- sary. It also supported proposed plans for rebuil- ding the burnt out block in the Center. In addition the board corralled these two commit- tees, along with the historic districts commission, to find a suitable location for a memorial, donated by the Lions Club, to the five navy ships which have borne the proud name "USS Lexington" over the past two centuries. Growth management and HATS II. During the year, it became apparent that further steps would be needed to address two problems which were generating in- creasing citizen irritation. One of these was the growing volume of traffic on town streets, much of it generated by commercial development in neighbor- ing towns. The other was the perception of expanded activity by the Massachusetts Port Authority and its tenants at Hanscom Field and the increased air traf- fic noise over Lexington neighborhoods caused by it. There appeared to be a need for greater cooperation on land management and traffic issues, both among the towns in the Hanscom area and between the four towns and the major public entities in the area, namely the Air Force /ESD, Massport and Minute Man National Historical Park. In the selectmen's goals meeting of June 1987, Selectman Smith suggested that HATS (the Hanscom Area Traffic Study Committee) or a successor organi- zation might serve as the instrument to bring to- gether the four towns of Bedford, Concord, Lexington and Lincoln to deal with land management, traffic, aircraft noise, waste disposal and environmental issues in the Hanscom area. In the following month, Senator Carol Amick of Bedford brought together representatives of the four towns to ask how they wished to handle issues of apparent conflict between Massport and the towns and to offer her good offices. By year's end, the new organization, made up primar- ily of elected officials of the four towns, in- cluding one selectman and one planning board member from each as well as a conservation commission mem- ber and each town's representative to the Hanscom Field Advisory Committee (HFAC), had been endorsed 10 Overview "Discovery Day" in Lexington Center, May 1987. by the selectmen of the four towns. It was believed that this new organization, which came to be called HATS II (full name Hanscom Area Towns Committee) would be more effective in negotiating with Massport and the Air Force than the HFAC had been able to be. Selectman Eddison chairs this group. During the year the selectmen also made known to the neighboring towns of Lincoln, Burlington and Waltham their serious concerns regarding large, traffic generating commercial developments being proposed in those towns. Pine Meadows acquisition. The selectmen learned in late October that a developer had purchased the stock of the Pine Meadows Country Club Inc. for $8 million, effective November 16. In light of the town's financial constraints, this sale appeared to foreclose the possibility that the town would be able to acquire this property, including a nine hole golf course and adjacent land, as it had tried to do over the previous decade. However, the board did place an article in the Warrant to the 1988 Town Meeting that would enable the town to exercise its right, under state law, Chapter 61B, to match the developer's offer. The board also informed the new owner of its willingness to consider a proposal which would permit development of some of the land on an adjacent, unused school site in return for preservation of substantial open land on the golf course site. At the year's end, the developer was considering this option. Board of Selectmen The Hole in Lexington Center, site of six burned -out stores, where a new building will rise next year. HOUSING The Emerson Gardens crisis. In the closing days of December 1986, the 180 unit Emerson Gardens apart- ment complex was sold for conversion into condomin- iums. The sale reduced by about 45 percent the number of multiple dwelling rental units available in Lexington. The alarmed tenants, faced with need to buy or move, formed a committee which turned to the town for help. The selectmen first called a meeting of all town boards and committees concerned with housing to address the problem. Then they joined with the planning board in drafting an arti- cle for the 1987 Warrant. This measure called for a series of steps to expedite the development of af- fordable housing. The board then worked with the Emerson Gardens tenant's committee in preparing a warrant article to restrict future condo conversions and give tenants additional time in which to find alternative housing. Following the approval of that article the board appointed a condominium conversion board to carry out its provisions. Affordable housing. In an effort to examine all of the options open to the town to increase the stock of affordable rental housing, the selectmen encour- aged a variety of initiatives by concerned town committees, with Selectman Marshall serving as liai- son to these committees. The initiatives included: (a) a forum on facilitating the construction of accessory apartments sponsored by the council on aging; (b) a public meeting, organized by the Emerson Gardens tenant's committee, to consider a presentation on low cost housing by Thomas McIntyre of the Bricklayers Non - Profit Housing Co. Inc.; (c) appointment of an equity sharing review committee to assist the human services committee in evaluating the feasibility of promoting affordable housing through equity sharing; (d) a decision by the board to apply for membership in the Mass Housing Partner- ship; (e) a proposal by LexHAB to convert the Munroe School into low and moderate income units; and (f) a study by a consultant on the suitability of the town's unused school sites for affordable housing development. HUMAN SERVICES Services to the elderly. The board remained commit- ted to supporting adequate care and services to the town's expanding elderly population. It sponsored a warrant article to improve the heating in the new Senior Center and encouraged efforts of the council on aging and the human services committee to expand assistance to Lexington's frail elderly through a senior health monitor program. Work with the Youth Commission. Through Selectman - Liaison McSweeney, the selectmen enthusiastically supported many activities of the Lexington youth commission under the guidance of Nancy Barter and Anthony Porter. The commission's goal this year was to play a leadership role in seeking solutions to problems of alcohol and drug abuse in the community through substance awareness programs and related activities. The board joined the school department in encouraging the youth commission to continue conducting programs on substance abuse in all schools. In May members of the commission from the 11th and 12th grades sponsored a softball game between the commission and the town officials Allstar Team. The game was one of the first to be played at the newly lighted field at the Center Playground. The town manager, department heads and many elected and volunteer officials participated with strong hitting by Selectmen William Dailey, Paul Marshall and Leo McSweeney helping to sustain the honor of the aging Allstars, who lost. THE ENVIRONMENT Waste management. The selectmen's waste management task force was organized in the fall of the year under the guidance of Selectman Jacquelyn Smith. Its charge was to analyze the town's total waste stream - solid and hazardous - and to make recommend- ations to the selectmen on initiatives that would both be environmentally sound and have the potential for saving money in an activity characterized by rising costs and declining resources. The task force held a successful Hazardous Waste Collection Day in October. After examining recycling efforts statewide, the task force recommended curbside recycling and that the town examine the feasibility of achieving cost savings through the use of a transfer station. In support of the task force's proposals, the town DPW expanded its work in col- lecting and composting leaves and lawn materials in the fall. TECHNOLOGY Cable television. The selectmen were notified in August by Adams - Russell Cableservices Inc., the owner and oeprator of Lexington's cable television network, of the projected purchase of the latter by Cablevision Systems Corp. of Woodbury, N.Y. and of the proposed transfer to Cablevision of the cable license for the town. This announcement prompted the selectmen to dissolve the existing cable TV advisory committee and to reconstitute it as the new Overview 11 Board of Selectmen cable TV and communications advisory committee with approximately half of its members and Selectman - Liaison McSweeney carried over from the old committee. The transfer process began in early September and included many meetings between officials of the two companies and representatives of the town. On October 22, a public meeting was held to give the citizens of the town a full opportunity to make their views known, and on November 16 a public hearing was begun before the selectmen. This hearing was continued over several sessions with the applicant being asked to produce financial and other documentation to allay concerns of the cable TV committee and of the board. On December 21, the board approved the transfer of the cable license subject to certain safeguards to protect the interests of the town's residents. CONCLUSION From the selectmen's perspective 1987 was another good year for the town.. Despite revenue con- straints, continuing progress was made in rehabilit- ating the town's infrastructure while maintaining the high quality of its services and keeping its finances strong. Groundwork was laid concurrently for future progress in expanding affordable housing, enhancing Lexington Center and reducing the costs of waste disposal. The board regretted losing the services of Robert Hutchinson who had served Lexington so well for ten years as town manager. On the other hand, it was delighted to see his talents recognized at the state level in his new position as Registrar of Motor Vehicles. The selectmen were also pleased that the Hutchinsons would remain as Lexington residents and neighbors. As an offset to the Hutchinson depar- ture, the board believes that the town has been fortunate in the outcome of the manager search and is very happy to welcome Richard White as our new Town Manager. In the interregnum between Hutchinson and White managerships, the town's affairs were capably administered by Acting Town Manager Susan Adler, to whom the selectmen wish to record their grati- tude. The board is also conscious of the ongoing good fortune of the town in being served throughout the year by an exceptionally committed and hard working combination of town employees, elected officials and volunteers. To all of these, the selectmen wish to express their warm thanks. Town Manager Applicants: Personnel Advisors' Sort An important and notable task undertaken by the Personnel Advisory Board (PAB) was assisting the selectmen in the initial review of applications for the new town manager. After a very effective re- cruiting campaign conducted by the town manager's office, the PAB screened the over 130 applications that were received. By the end of several weeks' intense work in June, the PAB had rated each of the applications and then forwarded this information to the town manager search committee. At the end of the selection process in September Richard J. White was hired. During the past year the PAB members also consulted with the town manager, selectmen and other town agencies such as the library. Salary administra- tion, job classification, benefits, policies and general employee relation issues were among the personnel - related subjects explored. The town has benefitted from the resources and collective experience of this committee. 12 Overview Personnel Advisory Board. L/R seated: Charlotte Evans, Debbie Myers. Standing: Elmer Guilmartin, Chairman; Kendall Wright. Absent: Jason Berger, Lewis Rambo. Town Manager Search Committee Fulfilled its Job In April, 1987, Robert M. Hutchinson, Jr. announced his intended resignation as Town Manager, effective June 30, 1987. To assist in the process of selec- ting a new town manager, selectmen appointed a nine member Town Manager Search Committee. After nationwide advertising by town manager's of- fice, the town received 134 applications, which were initially reviewed by the Personnel Advisory Board (PAB). In late June, the search committee evaluated the applications and the PAB's ratings. The top 33 contenders were sent a questionnaire and copies of the Selectmen -Town Manager Act, The Town Report and The Lexington Minuteman. During July and August, the search committee re- viewed the resumes and answers of the 27 candidates who returned the questionnaire. Five of those candi- dates withdrew from the process. The committee interviewed the most promising candidates and for- warded four names to the selectmen for their consid- eration in early September. Members of the committee saw culmination of their search efforts on September 28th when the selectmen Town Manager Search Committee. L /R: Sophia Ho; Natalie Riffin; John McWeeney; Sara Arnold, Staff Coordinator; William Kennedy; Susan Beck, Chairman; Robert Leone; Margery Battin. Absent: Francis Hazel, John McLaughlin. voted to appoint Richard J. White as Lexington's new town manager. The committee wishes him a successful tenure with the town. Center Committee: Focus on Traffic /Parking /Design The Lexington Center Committee's (LCC) has focused on traffic /parking, safety, cleanliness and design issues. The committee has regularly reviewed and commented to selectmen on all proposed public and private changes in the central business district. Proposals for improving traffic flow and increasing parking have received ongoing attention. The committee has recommended that selectmen request town meeting for a parking utilization study to determine how adequately current parking needs are being met. The committee endorsed the Design Advi- Lexington Center Committee. L /R: Mary Hastings; Leo McSweeney, Selectman /Liaison; Marion Powell; Carla Fortmann; Margery Battin, Chairman; Robert Ossman; Norma Bogen; Edward Barsamian; William Bowen. Absent: David Wells. sory Committee's (DAC) recommendation for profes- sional help to draft an overall center design plan which is basic to LCC's implementation ,of the report of the former Center Revitalization Committee. To facilitate such a plan the committee is preparing a center base map and has worked closely with the chairmen of the DAC and Historic Districts Commis- sion to determine the responsibility for overseeing design guidelines and reviewing future design changes in which the three committees have a common interest. A list of needed public amenities has been developed. The LCC was instrumental in bringing owner, archi- tect and town officials together to establish a consensus on reconstructing the business block burned out at the end of 1986. Concern for maintaining the center's historical integrity and pleasing open feeling led the commit- tee to propose that the selectmen prepare guidelines for the acceptance and placement of memorials on town owned lands. The LCC took the lead in advancing pedestrian safety through a vigorous campaign to educate pedestrians and drivers and to enforce crosswalk safety. In addition, the committee is working closely with the DPW and the Chamber of Commerce to improve the center's cleanliness. Overview 13 Town Report: Even More Educational Town Report Committee. L/R seated: Ruth Karpinski; Erna Greene, CoChairman; Judith Dandison. Standing: Elaine Sullivan; Robert Morrison, Co Chairman; Winifred Friedman. Absent: Stephen Wade. Producing Lexington's annual reports has always been a learning experience for Town Report Committee members. With desktop publishing -- layout on person- al computer software - -the committee has traveled to MAPC Sees Regionally MAPC Representative Angela Frick. Lexington's FY88 Assessment: $5,388 The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), created by the legislature in 1963, is a state agency serving 101 cities and towns with an official representative from each community. Appointment is made by the town manager with approval of the selectmen. In addition, there is representation on the council from other state agencies and the governor's office. Lexington resident Sally Castleman is a gubernato- 14 Overview Lexington High School J -House for a mutual educa- tional exchange beginning with production of this report. Town report purchased the program; school supplies hardware and education, for both committee and high schoolers. Even though the 1986 Town Report won a first prize in the Massachusetts Municipal Association's annual report competition, the committee was able to find enough errors to fill a finely printed Errata sheet. This provided first trial of electronic layout. The sheet was placed at town report distribution points, including the latest at town clerk's office. Town report thanks the following otherwise unsung heroic helpers: Town meeting condenser Elizabeth Clarke, proofreader Marta Ash and photographers Diana Dirks and Roy Crystal. Cost of recent town reports (spent in the following fiscal year): 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 Appropriated $5,000 $5,250 $5,500 $5,750 $6,000 Expended* 4,809 5,250 5,306 5,326 *With 85 to 87 percent to pay the printer. rial appointee, thus giving this town double pres- ence. Funding is assessed on a per capita basis (approximately 19 cents), plus state and federal grants. Among MAPC planning duties are review and comments on projects and programs supported by state and federal funds which affect the region, and the assessment of environmental impacts of such pro- jects. Of particular interest to Lexington in 1987: • Proposed helicpoter service from Hanscom Field (Massport) • Development of an office park (One Tracer Lane) adjacent to the Cambridge Reservoir along Route 128 (in Lexington, with access from Waltham) • Development of a retirement community, Brook- haven, on Waltham Street. While serving on the council's Land Use and Environ- mental Quality Committee, Lexington's representative has participated in discussions on solid and hazard- ous waste management, local road funding, MetroPlan 2000 and Water /Sewer Site Selections for the Massa- chusetts Water Resources Authority. The committee is now reviewing the Land Bank & Housing Tax Bill currently before the legislature. Technical assis- tance, one of the services provided by MAPC, is presently being sought to map and chart the Lexing- ton Conservation Commission's open space parcels. a r � •a r y MAPC Representative Angela Frick. Lexington's FY88 Assessment: $5,388 The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), created by the legislature in 1963, is a state agency serving 101 cities and towns with an official representative from each community. Appointment is made by the town manager with approval of the selectmen. In addition, there is representation on the council from other state agencies and the governor's office. Lexington resident Sally Castleman is a gubernato- 14 Overview Lexington High School J -House for a mutual educa- tional exchange beginning with production of this report. Town report purchased the program; school supplies hardware and education, for both committee and high schoolers. Even though the 1986 Town Report won a first prize in the Massachusetts Municipal Association's annual report competition, the committee was able to find enough errors to fill a finely printed Errata sheet. This provided first trial of electronic layout. The sheet was placed at town report distribution points, including the latest at town clerk's office. Town report thanks the following otherwise unsung heroic helpers: Town meeting condenser Elizabeth Clarke, proofreader Marta Ash and photographers Diana Dirks and Roy Crystal. Cost of recent town reports (spent in the following fiscal year): 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 Appropriated $5,000 $5,250 $5,500 $5,750 $6,000 Expended* 4,809 5,250 5,306 5,326 *With 85 to 87 percent to pay the printer. rial appointee, thus giving this town double pres- ence. Funding is assessed on a per capita basis (approximately 19 cents), plus state and federal grants. Among MAPC planning duties are review and comments on projects and programs supported by state and federal funds which affect the region, and the assessment of environmental impacts of such pro- jects. Of particular interest to Lexington in 1987: • Proposed helicpoter service from Hanscom Field (Massport) • Development of an office park (One Tracer Lane) adjacent to the Cambridge Reservoir along Route 128 (in Lexington, with access from Waltham) • Development of a retirement community, Brook- haven, on Waltham Street. While serving on the council's Land Use and Environ- mental Quality Committee, Lexington's representative has participated in discussions on solid and hazard- ous waste management, local road funding, MetroPlan 2000 and Water /Sewer Site Selections for the Massa- chusetts Water Resources Authority. The committee is now reviewing the Land Bank & Housing Tax Bill currently before the legislature. Technical assis- tance, one of the services provided by MAPC, is presently being sought to map and chart the Lexing- ton Conservation Commission's open space parcels. New Town Manager Inherits Tight Ship, Tight Budget FY86 FY87 PAYROLL $150,257 $173,314 EXPENSES 14,756 13,954 PERSONNEL Full Time 4 4 Thanks to the strong leadership and competent manage- ment of Robert Hutchinson, Lexington's town manager for over 10 years, I inherited a strong, smoothly operating organization. My responsibilities remain the same as his, to serve as the town's chief executive officer, administer the policies and procedures of the selectmen, en- force by -laws and actions passed by town meeting, prepare the budget and supervise day -to -day opera- tions of all departments. The town maintains a payroll of approximately $8.7 million for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1988 (FY88), covering 285 full -time and 178 part -time employees. The total appropriated town budget for fiscal year 1988 is $50,694,940. Finances. Properly funding municipal services while complying with the statutory limitations of Proposi- tion 2 1/2 has always been a challenge. Sound and timely financial planning, state aid and the crea- tion of additional local revenues have enabled the town to adequately fund municipal services over the past decade. Balancing fiscal priorities and funding municipal services has been more difficult in 1987 than any other year since the implementation of Proposition 2 1/2. The environment, employee benefits, liability insurance and waste disposal have been and still are competing for limited local financial resources. State aid to Lexington, which helps offset the costs for providing municipal services, no longer in- creases at the same rate as it did during the begin- ning years of Proposition 2 112. In fact, state aid as a percentage of the total revenue sources that fund Lexington municipal services has decreased over the past eight years. Additional revenue sources have been developed by increasing local fees and raising water and sewer charges. Still, the vital services citizens associ- ate with local government such as education, police and fire protection and public works have received a lesser percentage of the total revenues raised each year with the passage of Proposition 2 1/2. How Lexington allocates its financial resources has changed in reaction to the various environmental and insurance crises that have developed over the past ten years. The cost of insurance for motor vehi- cles, buildings and health benefits, Massachusetts Water Resources Authority charges, refuse collection and disposal costs and funds allocated for the pay- ment of pensions have consumed a larger percentage of the town's total revenue each year since the passage of Proposition 2 112. Environment. Costs for the disposal of solid waste continue to escalate dramatically; up 78 per cent from fiscal year 1987 to 1988. Hopefully these will stabilize somewhat in fiscal '89. The Waste Management Task Force is analyzing the methodology by which solid waste is collected and disposed. They should have some thoughtful recommendations for town meeting consideration in hopes of limiting future refuse collection and disposal costs. Consistent with the goals of the board of selectmen, the town progressed in the following major areas: Enterprise Funding. Increased water and sewer charges helped support dramatic increases in Massa- chusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) charges for water and sewer services. Enterprise accounting funds have been developed in order to provide the 1988 annual town meeting the ability to fund water and sewer services as a utility. Accounting for these services will include all costs that can be reasonably identified either directly or indirectly within the municipal budgeting framework. A depre- ciation allowance (analysis currently underway) will also be included to provide funds to meet the future infrastructure and fixed assets needs of the town's water and sewer operations. Infrastructure. The town continued its commitment to maintain its infrastructure. Over $2 million was appropriated for repaving roads, constructing side- walks, cleaning and relining water mains, replacing water mains and oil storage tanks, installing traf- fic signals and reroofing town buildings. Current planning includes the continuation of Lexington's commitment to maintain its infrastructure in fiscal year 1989. Revenues, Property Tax. The revaluation of property was completed in 1986. Real estate assessments and Overview Town Manager values changed little in 1987. The tax rate per $1,000 assessed valuation has been set for fiscal '88 at $10.32 for residential property and $17.14 for commercial property. The new taxable list has peaked at $2.93 billion, up from $2.9 billion. New residential and commercial property development will not increase as dramatically in future years. Zoning changes voted at the annual town meeting of 1987, a changing economy and a decreasing supply of land for development will limit new property tax growth in 1988. Personnel. The town experienced an overall work force turnover of approximately 5 percent in 1987, a decrease over the 18 percent turnover rate of 1986. Richard Spiers, a long -time Lexington resident and public works employee, was appointed in April as the new public works director. Dick replaced Walter Tonaszuck, who served the town as public works director for six years. Wally resigned to become director of facilities at the Middlesex Community College in Bedford. Good fortune is wished for Wally in his new endeavor. Collective Bargaining. The police and public works contracts are settled through fiscal year 1988. Negotiations with the fire department for fiscal year 1988 are still ongoing. Non -union employees received an average increase of six percent for fiscal year 1988. The town rates all employees AMOUNTS APPROPRIATED - °'�2e1984 F. Y. 1985 F Y. 1986 F. Y. Personal Services $ 6,856,453 $ 7,1X,235 $7,628,147 Expenses 7,697,421 8,226,132 8,761,546 Articles & Capital Improvements 1,531,195 2,512,900 2,332,500 Total Town $ 16,085,069 $ '17,910,267 $ 18,722,19 School Articles 0 50,000 Public Schools 18,234,039 19,152,421 20,019,755 Regional Vocational 373,906 _ 332,700 304,756 Total Education $ 18,607,945 $ 19,485,12.1 $ 20,374,511 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS $ 34,693,014 $ 37,395,388 $ 39,096,704 Add: *lass. Water Resources Auth. 790,931 1,093,871 State /County Assessments and Offsets 3,135,764 2,493,804 2,388,489 Assessors Overlay & Judgments 975,000 791,621 650,000 GROSS AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TARES $ 38,803,778 $ 41,071,744 $ 43,229,064 Less: Estimated Receipts- Cherry Sheet 5,089,465 5,3263504 5,598,794 Local 3,005,299 3,519,444 4,109,580 Use of Available Funds 2,686,216 2,992,882 2,501,592 NET AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXES $ 28,022,798 $ 29,632,914 $ 31,019,098 Total. Valuation $1,294,456,100 1,309,021,300 $1,338,290,900 Residential - /Open Space $ 997,961,400 1,007,078,700 1,020,964,400 Commercial /Industrial /Pers. Property 296,494,700 301,942,600 317,326,500 Residential /OpenSpace Tax Rate $19.58 $20.46 $20.89 Commercial/Industrial /Personal Tax Rate 28.61 2_9.90 30.54 Combined Tax irate $21.65 $22.64 $23.18 Levy Limit under Proposition 2'�, 27,069,103 28,022,798 $ 29,632,914 Plus 2.5% 676,727 700,569 740,823 Additional New Construction Allowance 276,968 551,635 645,517 Allowance for amount not taxed in previous year 364,986 7,074 Current Year Levy Limit $ 28,022,798 $ 29,639,988 $ 31,026,328 ° �: `XiY�i �. . ..,• .. ... \,�,'�'�"�` �D�` w�bwi. .•F�'�ifi�4 LF.��(� \ 2c� � � \J �y \�.� �. .: . .. a ?' 16 Overview Town Manager performance and does not provide automatic steps or increments for its non -union work force. Goals for FY 88. 1. Maintain the town's commitment to excellence in the delivery of municipal services. 2. Continue financial planning that absorbs dramatic increases in personnel, insurance and environmental costs. 3. Identify, analyze and consolidate, if practical, all duplicate functions within the town's organizational structure. 1.987 F. Y. $8,227,495 9,298,258 2,735,500 $20,261,253 135,004 20,860,675 305,309 1988 F.Y. $8,704,494 11,431,267 2,901,500 $23,037,261 0 22,161,077 377,024 21,300,984 $22,538,101 41,562,237 $45,575,362 1,537,016 1,796,319 2,799,703 2,673,259 1,200,000 650,000 47,098,956 $50,694,940 6,015,192 6,982,973 4,880,000 6,265,732 3,055,906 2,609,380 33,147,858 $34,836,855 2,901,827,200 $2,929,754,700 2,235,803,100 2,255,006,000 666,024,100 674,748,700 $ 9.94 $10.32 16.41 $17.14 $11.43 $11.89 31,026,328 33,739,961 775,658 843,499 1,937,793 693,322 4. Combine efforts to support affordable housing within the community. 5. Examine the need for centralized purchasing and materials administration. Inquiries and comments regarding administrative operation of town government are encouraged. A special thanks is offered to all citizen volunteers. Their efforts would be impossible to quantify or duplicate. Equally impressive is the dedication and excellence of the town's work force. $ CHANGE % CHANGE AMOUNTS APPROPRIATED + 476,999 + 5.8 Personal Services +2,133,009 + 22.9 Expenses + 166,000 + 6.1 Articles & Capital Improvements 2,776,008 + 13.7 Total Town - 135,000 -100.0 School Articles +1,300,402 + 6.2 Public Schools + 71,715 + 23.5 Regional Vocational +1,237,117 + 5.8 Total Education +4,013,125 + 9.7 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS + 259,303 + 16.9 Add: Mass. Water Resources Auth. - 126,444 - 4.5 State /County Assess, and Offsets 550,000 - 45.8 Assessors Overlays and Judgments +3,595;984 + 7.6 GROSS AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXES + 967,781 + 1.6 Less: Estimated Receipts- Cherry Sheet +1,385,732 + 28.4 Local - 446,526 - 14.6 Use of Available Funds +1,688,997 + 5.1 NET AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXES +27,927,500 + 1.0 Total Valuation Residential /Open Space Commercial /Industrial /Pers. Property $ 0.38 Residential /Open Space Tax Rate 0.73 C /1 /P Tax Rate 0.46 Combined Tax Rate Levy Limit Under Proposition 212 Plus 2.5% Additional New Construction Allowance Allowance for amount not taxed in previous year 33,739,779 $35,276,782 Current year levy limit Overview 17 TMMA Tackles TV Town Meeting Members Association. L/R front: Roger Borghesani, Ephraim Weiss, Gale Nill, William Welsh. Middle: Alice Adler, Jacqueline Davison, Marilyn Mairson, Iris Wheaton. Rear: Arthus Smith, Alan Lazarus, Esther Arlan, Margaret Swartz, Katherine Whyte, Sheldon Spector. Promoting efficient and enlightened town meetings is the primary purpose of Town Meeting Members Associa- tion (TMMA). Its voluntary membership encompasses all town meeting members, who elect precinct repre- sentatives to the organization's executive board at the first warrant information meeting prior to the deliberative sessions of town meeting. Pre -town meeting information sessions, bus tour and the information booklet on upcoming warrant articles at the annual town meeting are the most publicized activities of TMMA. In addition, the executive board meets monthly throughout the year to keep abreast of town events and issues as well as to help plan for better town meetings. HiQhliQhts of 1987 1. A successful orientation for new town meeting members featured a video -taped session of town meeting especially edited and subtitled to illus- trate terms and procedures. The neophyte town legislators also received folders of reference information. 2. Interviews with key town officials and board chairmen kept TMMA leadership up to date on key town issues. 3. In May TMMA board members reviewed the recently - dissolved 1987 Town Meeting with the moderator and other town boards. Through the moderator, TMMA's recommendation that the town acquire a state- of -the- art overhead projector has been transmitted to town manager and been approved. The executive board hopes that in future town meetings screened mate- rials will be clear and legible from all parts of the hall. 4. TMMA representatives served on the planning board's commercial zoning revision advisory commit- tee, the League of Women Voters Proposition 2 1/2 study committee and the school department's budget advisory committee. 5. After five years' TV- taping of town meetings by Adams - Russell Cable TV, a sizeable library of tapes have accumulated, introducing a dilemma: What to do with these unique archives? TMMA board members have begun a dialog by meeting with the director of Cary Library. Discussion will continue into 1988, as the question is still unresolved. The 1987 -88 Executive Committee Chairman - Jacqueline B. Davison Vice Chairman - Arthur Smith Clerk /Secretary - Nancy Gordon Treasurer - Esther Arlan Precinct Chairman Clerk Alternate One William McAlduff, Jr. Lois Barry Chang Chih Chao Two Arthur Smith William Welch, Jr. Leonora Feeney Three Marilyn Mairson Katherine Whyte Jacqueline Davison Four Gale Nill Patricia McLaughlin Nancy Cannalonga Five Ephraim Weiss Leona Martin Diran Semonian Six Alan Lazarus Edmund Grant Morton Kahan Seven Iris Wheaton Martin Haggerty Esther Arlan Eight Roger Borghesani Margaret Schwartz Sheldon Spector Nine Alice Adler Margaret Coppe Brian Adley 18 Overview Annual Town Election, March 2,1987 567 575 580 699 653 684 644 585 608 5,595 Pr.1 Pr.2 Pr.3 Pr.4 Pr.5 Pr.6 Pr.7 Pr.8 Pr.9 Totals TOTAL REGISTERED VOTERS (2/10/87) 2002 1970 2066 2123 2239 2070 2146 1810 2130 18,556 Democractic 1090 1144 1029 1067 1104 1032 1130 853 1004 9,453 Republican 363 306 358 461 401 512 396 387 443 3,627 Unenrolled 549 520 679 595 734 526 620 570 683 5,476 30% of the 18,556 eligible registered voters cast their vote. In absentee voting 230 applications from registered voters were processed and 178 ballots returned. Twelve ballots Susan Peltz were returned late. SELECTMAN 1134 1150 1160 1398 1306 1368 1288 1170 1216 11,190 John C. Eddison 274 350 311 443 352 446 415 315 353 3,259 Paul W. Marshall 252 359 312 452 361 511 407 358 372 3,384 Jean Gaudet 332 238 284 262 306 226 257 279 277 2,461 Blanks 276 203 253 241 287 185 209 218 214 2,086 John C. Eddison and Paul W. Marshall were elected to the Board of Selectmen, each for a term of three years expiring in March 1990. 1 1 Blanks 226 212 MODERATOR 567 575 580 699 653 684 644 585 608 5,595 Margery M. Battin 246 319 286 376 332 393 343 292 336 2,923 Dan H. Fenn, Jr. 283 228 268 288 278 268 282 251 236 2,382 Steve Brykman+ 40 31 50 38 1 Lillian T. MacArthur 227 216 210 1 Blanks 38 28 26 35 42 23 19 42 36 289 Margery M. Battin was elected Moderator for a term of one year expiring in March 1988. SCHOOL COMMITTEE 567 575 580 699 653 684 644 585 608 5,595 Lester E. Goodridge, Jr. 166 117 135 161 151 172 164 163 188 1,417 Judith C. Leader 295 377 359 462 429 466 428 369 360 3,545 Michal -Ann Golay 1 1 Margaret Schwartz+ 1 1 Gail Aufiero 1 1 Carol Rutti 1 1 Susan Peltz 3 3 James Beck 2 1 3 Blanks 106 81 86 73 71 43 50 53 60 623 Judith C. Leader was elected to the School Committee, for a term of three years expiring in March 1990. PLANNING BOARD 567 575 580 699 653 684 644 585 608 5,595 Judith J. Uhrig 341 363 330 486 404 490 429 371 382 3,596 Samuel Lee 1 1 Blanks 226 212 250 213 248 194 215 214 226 1,998 Judith J. Uhrig was elected to the Planning Board for a term of five years expiring in March 1992. LEXINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY 567 575 580 699 653 684 644 585 608 5,595 Danahy Bloom 40 28 35 45 50 40 31 50 38 357 Lillian T. MacArthur 227 216 210 195 231 182 185 203 186 1,835 Ruth Joyce Nablo 227 270 241 357 292 395 347 240 281 2,650 Hadgerdon+ 1 1 Becker+ 1 1 Andrew Gower 1 1 Blanks 72 61 93 102 79 67 81 92 103 750 Ruth Joyce Nablo was elected to the Lexington Housing Authority for a term of five years expiring in March 1992. +Names of these and other write -in candidates are reported as written unless identity of person is clear. Overview 19 Town Elections TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT 1 *David Radlo 330 *Nancy M. Adler 318 *Albert P. Zabin 285 *Chang Chih Chao 280 *Ellen Doyle Sullivan 275 *Ronald Levy 266 *N. Becker 92 Pat Hagedorn 9 B. McAulduff 2 E. Binder 1 B. Sager 1 D. Shaw 1 Joe Wallerstein 1 T. Cerolli 1 Eliz. Collins i Mike Wallerstein 1 A. Binder 1 Battin+ 1 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT 4 *Margaret F. Rawls 409 *Dan H. Fenn, Jr. 404 *Ronald W. Colwell 334 *Georgia S. Glick 334 *Martin K. White 318 *Nancy M. Cannalonga 304 *L. Gail Colwell 301 Karsten Sorensen 290 Martin A. Gilman 281 Peter David Enrich 193 Stephen B. Cripps 145 William L. Lahey 128 Frederick J. DeAngelis 121 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT 7 *Martha C. Wood 390 *Deborah G. Kearney 387 *Jacquelyn H. Ward 363 *Catherine M. D. Abbott 341 *Lloyd Gilson 323 *Martin L. Hagerty 321 *Esther S. Arlan 301 Walter N. Leutz 287 Ron J. Shapiro 163 Gerald J. Skocay 114 *Elected for three years. * *Elected for two years. ** *Elected for one year. TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT 2 *Carolyn C. Wilson 356 *Arthur C. Smith 354 *Daniel A. Lucas 342 *Christina J. Welch 337 *Leonora K. Feeney 317 *John R. Holt 307 *John T. Sackton 50 Edna Welch 46 Webb Sussman 4 John Cunha 3 Edna Green+ 1 Thaddeus P. Kochanski 1 Toby Sackton 1 Mila Cabot -Zinn 1 William Aitken 1 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT 5 *Judith C. Leader 404 *Eugene E. Lee 377 *Elaine Dratch 374 *Wallace Cupp 37C *David G. Williams 365 *Ephraim Weiss 34C *John Hayward 332 Warren Roberts 207 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT 8 *Richard A. Michelson 371 *Florence E. Connor 341 *Roger F. Borghesani 336 *William P. Fitzgerald 311 *Jack Sarmanian 249 *Margaret Schwartz 243 *Dennis Sullivan 200 Gerald A. Heggie 195 John Adams Taylor 160 George Harris 13 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT 3 *Gloria V. Holland 349 *Jean Gaudet 312 *Joy C. Buchfirer 311 *Suanne C. Dillman 308 *Erna S. Greene 290 *John P. Carroll 268 *Ira Richer 256 ** *John J. McWeeney 255 Richard L. Neumeier 253 Marion Reilly 1 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT 6 *Judith B. Marshall 498 *William T. Spencer 479 *Elizabeth C. Haines 444 *Margaret N. Brooke 444 *John S. Willson 414 *Morton G. Kahan 402 *Andrew Macey 360 H. Bigelow Moore 6 Nancy Catalonga 1 Helene Kanen 1 Joseph Bobeo 1 John Mc Weeney+ 1 John Carrol 1 Donna Hooper 1 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT 9 *Richard M. Perry 363 *Alice J. Adler 348 *Diane C. Aronson 331 *James J. Scanlon 32C *Neil Gray 316 *Kenneth 0. Alves 31C *Richard Schaye 277 * *Louis F. LeBlanc 261 * *Frank Kava 57 ** *Richard Canale 39 John Frederici 19 Kevin Roffi 6 Sandra Russian 2 Burt Nichols 2 Lincoln Cole 1 Gordon Barnes 1 Margaret Coppe 1 Rosenberg+ 1 Charles Litchfield 1 +Names of these and other write -in candidates are reported as written, even if names are unclear and precincts are incorrect. Note: Changes in town meeting membership that occurred after March 2, 1987, are explained in the list of town meeting members in the directory section of this report. 20 Overview Moderator Moves on New Meeting Procedures Lexington's First "Madam Moderator" Margery Battin confers with Town Counsel Norman Cohen in prepara- tion for the 1987 Town Meeting, her first as modera- tor after being selectman and selectmen's chairman. Town meeting was unusually complicated this year- - with several lengthy articles and an inserted 1987 Town Meetings The 1987 Annual Town Meeting is summarized in three sections. Summary by Session gives the bold outline of each evening's events and ceremonies, i.e., the opening, closing and non - business insertions, as well as a list of articles brought up for any reason. Index to Articles provides cross - reference to annual and special town meeting articles by topic or jurisdiction. Article Action Summary reports the disposition of each article in sequence, and in- cludes complete summaries of the brief special town meetings of February and May. These reports are de- signed for self- contained quick reference, as well as 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 specific wording or additional details. 1987 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING - SUMMARY BY SESSION special town meeting - -but thanks to everyone's endeavors it operated very smoothly. Town meeting members, boards, committees and involved citizens worked hard to focus discussion and expedite pro- ceedings while ensuring that all points of view received the serious attention they deserved. Two new procedures were successfully instituted and enthusiastically received: 1. A pre- meeting planning session with moderator, article proponents and finance committee chairmen to establish format, time, chronology and areas of potential disagreement. 2. A post meeting critique of meeting procedures by boards, committees, town meeting members and inter- ested citizens. A wide range of possible improve- ments emerged that will be tried in subsequent years to improve physical comfort, meet information needs, increase clarity and decrease session length. The moderator joined with the TMMA and committee chairs in a formal welcome and briefing for new town meeting members. The moderator is continually in awe of the intelligence, fervor and dedication of the interesting diverse group of citizens who serve as Lexington town meeting members. They have been a challenge and delight to work with and for. First Session, March 30. The invocation was offered by the Rev. Polly Laughlin Guild, Follen Community Unitarian /Universalist Church. There were 191 mem- bers present. The Moderator paid tribute to former Moderators. She stated that she welcomed suggestions and made announcements regarding procedures. Articles 3 and line item 200 -102 of Article 4 were considered. Adjourned 11:17 p.m. Second Session, April 1. The invocation was offered by the Rev. Brian S. Dixon, First Baptist Church. There were 183 members present. A moment of silence was observed to note the death of David Adler, husband of Town Meeting Member Alice Adler. All sessions were called to order by the Town Moder- The Moderator reminded the meeting of the Code of ator, Margery M. Battin, at 8:00 p.m. in Cary Memo- Conduct for Town Meeting Members and briefly re- rial Hall. viewed procedures. She observed that the code did Overview 21 1987 Town Meeting - Article Action Summary not have the force of law but was to be used as a Articles 8, 40 and 41 were considered. Adjourned guideline. Several points for clarification were 10:57 p.m. raised during the ensuing discussion. Articles 4 through 7 and 9 through 12 were consid- ered. Adjourned 10:40 p.m. Third Session, April 6. The invocation was offered by the Rev. Msgr. John P. Keilty, St. Brigid's Church. There were 183 members present. The Moderator offered the Town's appreciation to Stephen Cripps, Planning Board member, who will be moving from Lexington. Articles 13 through 26 were considered. Adjourned 10:35 p.m. Fourth Session, April 8. The invocation was offered by Rabbi Bernard Eisenman, Temple Emunah. There were 181 members present. Articles 27 through 34 were considered. Adjourned 11:04 p.m. Fifth Session, April 15. The invocation was offered by the Rev. Peter Hunt Meek, Hancock United Church of Christ. There were 169 members present. Articles 35 through 39 were considered. Adjourned 10:46 p.m. Sixth Session, April 27. The invocation was offered by the Rev. Paul Palesty, St. Nicholas Greek Ortho- dox Church. There were 175 members present. 1987 Town Meetings - Index Seventh Session, April 29. The invocation was of- fered by the Rev. Martin McCabe, Paster Emeritus, Church of the Sacred Heart. There were 174 members present. Articles 41 and 43 were considered. Adjourned 11:02 p.m. Eighth Session, May 4. The invocation was offered by the Rev. Susan Geissler, assistant Rector, Church of Our Redeemer. There were 174 members present. Article 34 was reconsidered and amended. Article 6 was reconsidered and amended. Article 17 was recon- sidered and amended. Article 13 was reconsidered and amended. Articles 42 and 44 through 46 and Article 50 were considered. Adjourned 11:06 p.m. Ninth Session, May 6. The invocation was offered by Msgr. William Murphy, Vicar Administrator, Church of the Sacred Heart. There were 170 members present. Article 43 was taken up again and disposed of. Adjourned 11:07 p.m. Tenth Session, May 11. The invocation was offered by the Rev. Arthur Kolsti, Pilgrim Congregational Church for Special Town Meeting, which was adjourned to May 13. Annual Town Meeting session called to order at 8:15 p.m. There were 183 members present. Articles 36, 47 and 48, and 51 through 56 were con- sidered. Meeting dissolved 11:22 p.m. Unprefixed numbers refer to articles on the warrant By -Law - Housing conversion and eviction M -2 to the Annual Town Meeting. Numbers with prefix F refer to the Special Town Meeting of February 2, Capital improvement projects 8 1987. The prefix M refers to articles in the May 13, 1987 Special Town Meeting. Cary Lecture Series 3 Appropriations (voted) Basketball courts 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 20, 22 -34, 37, 38, 39, 56. Also F -2 Borrowing, tax anticipation Brooks Bucket truck chassis Cary Memorial Library, computer Central America Committee 32 Chapter 90 funds 10 Code of Conduct 19 Collective bargaining settlements 30 Computer, library 37 55 23 4 5 37 Budget 4 Conservation Fund 12 22 Overview 1987 Town Meetings - Index Drains 19 Reserve Fund 9 Elderly Salary adjustments 5 Surving spouse /minor exemption 53 Tax exemption 52 School playground equipment 54 Fill and removal regulation 40 Senior Center heating 27 Fire engine 30 Sewer Enteprise Fund 14 Floor area ratio 48 Sewers 21 Great Meadows conservation purchase 35 Sidewalks 20 Hazardous waste 39 Sister city, Central America 55 Healy property, conveyed to Housing Authority 51 Stabilization Fund 13 Housing Authority, Mass. Ave. (Healy) property Streets, Chapter 90 23 conveyed 51 Supplementary appropriations Housing Conversion and Eviction By-Law M -2 FY87 6 Refuse collection and disposal F -2 Jumbo houses 46 Swimming pools 44 Land bank 41 Tax anticipation borrowing 10 LEXPRESS 38 Tax rate reduction 56 Lincoln Street development 31 Tower Park conservation purchase 34 Mass. Water Resources Authority (MWRA) 16 Traffic analysis 47 Munroe School roof 29 Traffic signals 8, 25 Oil storage tanks 26 Truck chassis 30 Operating budget 4 Unemployment Compensation Fund 11 Parking lots 24 Upper Vine Brook conservation purchase 36 Public works Bucket truck chassis 30 Water Drains, brooks 19 Enterprise Fund 14 Equipment 22 Leak detection 18 Sewers 21 Mains 17 Sidewalks 20 Mass. Water Resources Authority 16 Water mains 17 Workman's Compensation self- insurance 15 Recreation Center playground 32 Zoning By -Law Lincoln Street 31 Building height 49 Playground equipment 33 Comprehensive revisions 43 Floor area ratio (FAR) 48 Reduce tax rate 56 Jumbo houses 46 Projections into yard setbacks 45 Refuse collection and disposal F -2 Swimming pools 44 Technical corrections 42 Rental Housing Resolution 50 Traffic analysis 47 Overview 23 Special Town Meeting, February 2,1987 - Article Action Summary The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Lincoln P. Cole, Jr., at 8:00 p.m. in Cary Memorial Hall. Arlan, Capital Expenditures Committee; Arthur Smith, Town Meeting Member; Karen A. Dooks, TMMA. Mr. Cole thanked the meeting for their words and gifts. The invocation was offered by the Rev. Brian S. Selectmen and Town Meeting Members recognized the Dixon, First Baptist Church. There were 170 members longtime service of Levi G. Burnell as a Town present. Meeting Member. Article 1. REPORTS. John C. Eddison, on behalf of the Selectmen, expressed their affection and appre- ciation to Lincoln P. Cole, Jr., in this last meeting at which he was serving as Moderator. Town Counsel, Norman P. Cohen, presided as the following speakers offered their respects and gifts: Michael O'Sullivan, Appropriation Committee; Jacqueline B. Davison, Town Meeting Members Association; Esther S 1987 Town Meeting - Article Action Summary Article 1. ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION. Reported under that heading. Article 2. REPORTS. During the meeting reports were received and accepted from: Board of Select- men, Appropriation Committee, Capital Expenditures Committee, School Committee, Planning Board, Town Manager, Recreation Committee, Human Services Committee, Town Report Committee, Cary Lectures Committee, Land Bank Committee and Permanent Building Committee. Article 3. CARY LECTURE SERIES. ADOPTED: Modera- tor to appoint a committee of three to have charge of the lectures under the wills of Eliza Cary Farnham and Suzanna E. Cary. March 30. Article 4. OPERATING BUDGET. Line item 200 -102, Education, was taken up out of order and amended: the figure $22,311,077 changed to $22,161,077 and the figure $21,986,649 changed to $21,836,649. ADOPTED by roll call vote 105 to 70. April 1. Article as amended ADOPTED. April 1. Article 5. SALARY ADJUSTMENTS AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING SETTLEMENTS. ADOPTED: $315,000 appro- priated for these purposes, in addition to funds voted under Article 4. April 1. Article 6. SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT FISCAL YEAR (FY87). ADOPTED: $140,000 appropriated for Public Works Personal Services. April 1. AMENDMENT ADOPTED under reconsideration: adding $50,000 for Public School Education, to be trans- ferred from E &D. May 4. Article 7. PRIOR YEARS' UNPAID BILLS. INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. April 1. Article 8. SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR AUTHO- RIZED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. ADOPTED: 24 Overview Article 2. SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATION, REFUSE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL. ADOPTED: $450,000 appro- priated to the Refuse Collection line item of the current budget, $197,500 to be transferred from P.L. 98 -185 General Revenue Sharing funds, $252,500 from the Excess and Deficiency Account (E & D). Meeting dissolved at 8:30 p.m. $40,000 appropriated for traffic signals at Bed- ford /Revere /Hill Streets, transferred from Reserve Fund - Overlay Surplus; $65,000 appropriated for Bridge School, transferred from Insurance Reimburse- ment Account. April 27. Article 9. RESERVE FUND. $250,000 appropriated, $175,000 from Reserve Fund - Overlay Surplus and $75,000 from tax levy. April 1. Article 10. TAX ANTICIPATION BORROWING. Town Treasurer authorized to borrow in anticipation of revenue. April 1. Article 11. UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FUND. INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. April 1. Article 12. CONSERVATION FUND. ADOPTED: $25,000 appropriated. April 1. Article 13. STABILIZATION FUND. ADOPTED: $300,000 appropriated from tax levy. April 6. AMENDMENT ADOPTED: $300,000 changed to $200,000. May 4. Article 14. ESTABLISHMENT OF ENTERPRISE FUNDS. ADOPTED: Water Enterprise Fund and Sewer Enterprise Fund to be established under Section 39K of Chapter 40 of the General Laws of Massachusetts (GL). April 6. Article 15. WORKMAN'S COMPENSATION SELF INSURANCE. ADOPTED: To accept Section 13A of Chapter 40 of the GL providing for self insurance by the town. April 6. Article 16. MASSACHUSETTS WATER RESOURCES AUTHORITY (MWRA). ADOPTED: $1,796,319 appropriated for MWRA services. April 6. Article 17. WATER MAINS. ADOPTED: $550,000 appro- priated, $10,000 from Unreserved Fund - Special 1987 Town Meeting - Article Action Summary Assessments, $540,000 from tax levy. April 6. AMENDMENT ADOPTED: changing the figure $550,000 to $400,000 and the figure $540,000 to $390,000. May 4. Article 18. WATER LEAK DETECTION. $35,000 appro- priated from tax levy, authorization to borrow in anticipation of state aid. April 6. Article 19. INSTALL DRAINS /WIDEN, DEEPEN, ALTER BROOKS. INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. April 6. Article 20. CONSTRUCT SIDEWALKS. ADOPTED: $140,000 appropriated, transferred from Unreserved Fund - Special Assessments. April 6. Article 21. SANITARY SEWERS. INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. April 6. Article 22. PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT. ADOPTED: $300,000 appropriated from tax levy. April 6. Article 23. STREET IMPROVEMENTS. ADOPTED: $300,000 appropriated for street improvements, and Treasurer authorized to issue Highway Reimbursement Notes in anticipation of Chapter 90 reimbursement. April 6. Article 24. PARKING LOT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE. ADOPTED: $125,000 appropriated, transferred from parking lot funds. April 6. Article 25. TRAFFIC SIGNALS. ADOPTED: $60,000 appropriated for signals at branch library and other locations from tax levy. April 6. Article 26. REPLACE OIL STORAGE TANKS. ADOPTED: $15,000 appropriated from tax levy. April 6. Article 27. SENIOR CENTER HEATING. ADOPTED: $75,000 appropriated from tax levy. April 8. Article 28. EXHAUST FANS AT 201 BEDFORD STREET. ADOPTED: $30,000 appropriated from tax levy. April 8. Article 29. MUNROE SCHOOL RE- ROOFING. ADOPTED: $40,000 appropriated from tax levy. April 8. Article 30. FIRE ENGINE AND BUCKET TRUCK CHASSIS. ADOPTED: $198,000 appropriated from tax levy; Selectmen authorized to trade in old equipment, proceeds applied to new equipment. April 8. Article 31. LINCOLN STREET DEVELOPMENT. ADOPTED: $180,000 appropriated from tax levy. April 8. Article 32. RECONSTRUCTION OF CENTER PLAYGROUND BASKETBALL COURTS. ADOPTED: $27,000 appropriated from tax levy. April 8. Article 33. IMPROVEMENT OF PLAYGROUND PLAY EQUIP- MENT. ADOPTED: $10,000 appropriated from tax levy April 8. Article 34. CONSERVATION PURCHASE - TOWER PARK ADDITION. ADOPTED 125 to 38: $180,000 appropriated from tax levy. April 8. AMENDMENT ADOPTED: autho- rize selectmen to apply for and borrow in anticipa- tion of state aid. May 4. Article 35. CONSERVATION PURCHASE - GREAT MEADOWS ADDITION. INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. April 15. Article 36. CONSERVATION PURCHASE - UPPER VINE BROOK. INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. May 11. Article 37. CARY LIBRARY COMPUTER EQUIPMENT. ADOPTED: $35,000 appropriated from tax levy. April 15. Article 38. LEXPRESS MINI -BUS TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM. ADOPTED: $246,000 appropriated from tax levy. April 15. Article 39. HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION. ADOPTED: $30,000 appropriated from tax levy. April 15. Article 40. BY -LAW, FILL AND REMOVAL REGULATION. ADOPTED: Article XXX of the General By -Laws of the Town stricken and replaced with a new Article XXX as filed with the Town Clerk. April 27. Article 41. HOME RULE PETITION - LAND BANK. ADOPTED as amended: Selectmen authorized to petition the General Court for "An Act to Authorize an Open Space Land Bank Fund for the Town of Lexington," as filed with the Town Clerk. April 29. Article 42. ZONING BY -LAW (ZBL), TECHNICAL CORREC- TIONS. ADOPTED as stated in Town Clerk's minutes, pages 145, 145a) and 145b). May 4. Article 43. ZONING BY -LAW, COMPREHENSIVE REVISIONS, COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS, PERMITTED USES. ADOPTED as amended 130 to 26. May 6. (For amendments, see Town Clerk's official minutes, pp. 139, 140, 150, 151, 152, 154, 155, 157, 158.) Article 44. ZONING BY LAW, SWIMMING POOLS. ADOPTED as in Town Clerk's minutes page 145c). May 4. Article 45. ZONING BY -LAW, PROJECTIONS INTO YARD SETBACKS. INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. May 4. Article 46. ZONING BY -LAW, JUMBO HOUSES. ADOPTED: Motion as set forth in Planning Board report, con- cerning maximum impervious surface ratio and minimum side and rear yards. May 4. Article 47. ZONING BY -LAW, TRAFFIC ANALYSIS. INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. May 11. Article 48. ZONING BY -LAW, ADJUSTMENTS: FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR), CR,CH,CM, CD. ADOPTED 118 to 57: ZBL as amended under Article 43 further amended by striking FAR .25 and FAR .20 and inserting .15. May 11. Overview 25 1987 Town Meeting - Article Action Summary Article 49. ZONING BY -LAW, HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. May 4. Article 50. RESOLUTION, RENTAL HOUSING. ADOPTED AS AMENDED (minutes pp 146 -148). May 4. Article 51. CONVEY PROPERTY TO HOUSING AUTHORITY ADOPTED: Selectmen authorized to convey land on Massachusetts Avenue ( "Healy property ") for one dollar. May 11. Article 54. SCHOOL PLAYGROUNDS. FAILED: School Committee to include in future budgets funds for replacement of playground structures. May 11. Article 55. ESTABLISH COMMITTEE FOR PEACE IN CENTRAL AMERICA. ADOPTED 79 to 70: Selectmen to appoint a committee of seven to explore establish- ment of a sister city relationship with a city in Central America, to report to the 1988 Annual Town Meeting. May 11. Article 52. ACCEPT ELEDERLY TAX EXEMPTION. Article 56. USE OF FUNDS TO REDUCE TAX RATE. ADOPTED: Accept Clause 41C of Section 5 of Chapter ADOPTED: $1,462,187 appropriated to reduce the FY88 59 of the GL. May 11. tax rate, transferred from E &D. May 11. Article 53. ACCEPT ELDERLY /SURVIVING SPOUSE /MINOR EXEMPTION. ADOPTED: To accept Clause 17D of Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the GL. May 11. Special Town Meeting, May 11, 1987 - Article Action Summary First Session, May 11. The invocation was offered by the Rev. Arthur Kolsti, Pilgrim Congregational Church. There were 183 members present. The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Margery M. Battin, at 8:04 p.m. in Cary Memorial Hall. Article 1. REPORTS. Albert Zabin, Precinct 1, reported on the proposed Lexington Housing Conver- sion and Eviction By -Law. Meeting adjourned until May 13. 8:14 p.m. Second Session, May 13. The invocation was offered by Rev. David Chobar, Reorganized Church of Jesus 26 Overview Christ of the Latter Day Saints. There were 167 members present. Article 1. REPORTS. Reports were received from: Lexington Housing Authority, Planning Board, and Human Services Committee. Article 2. HOUSING CONVERSION AND EVICTION BY -LAW. ADOPTED as amended 150 to 11: To amend the General By -Laws of the Town by adding Article XXXIV, "Lexington Housing Conversion and Eviction By -Law" as set forth in the motion filed with the Town Clerk. The meeting was dissolved at 10:17 p.m. Town Meeting Members Go See By Bus before article action. Town Meetings, 1987 Cary Memorial Building -- Lexington's Near Loss. ..The offer of these lands and the Memorial Building was first made to the Town March 26, 1923. The citizens declined to accept the offer until a completely definite proposition, plans, etc. were presented. This was again presented in every detail to the citizens on June 25, 1925, met with bitter opposition and the offer was rejected! "With these two rebuffs the Trustees felt that they should abandon their plans and turn to the al- ternative provided in the wills under which the fund was created - -i.e. a small building, only large enough to house such historic relics as might be assembled. "Work along these lines was well under way when Theodore A. Custance, who alone seemed to have grasped the loss which the Town was about to sus- tain, appeared before the Trustees March 9, 1926 and presented a petition bearing over 750 signa- tures which he had secured, requesting the Trus- tees to again bring their original plan before the citizens. This was done at the Town Meeting, January 31, 1927 and the Town voted to accept the offer of the Trustees with some dissenting votes ... and the corner stone of the Memorial Build- ing was laid June 9, 1927. "The entire property was deeded to the Town Oc- tober 15, 1928. On January 31, 1927 the Town voted to appoint a Committee to consider the erection of an Office Building on the land deeded to the Town by the Cary Fund Trustees. The plans were ap- proved, the funds appropriated and the Office Building was dedicated October 28, 1928..." - -- Excerpt from a letter dated August 15, 1951 to Donald E. Nickerson, Chairman, Board of Selectmen The original of this letter and the story of Cary Building had been revealed to the town report com- mittee several years ago by the late Chairman Emeritus, Louis A. Zehner. The framed original of this letter at one time hung in the Town Office Building and was given to Mr. Zehner when the building was remodeled in 1970 to 1971, we believe. He gave it to the committee in 1989 when he retired as Town Treasurer. The committee later turned it over to the Lexington Historical Society. Overview 27 Schools Reassess Budget Priorities, Prepare For New Leadership School Committee. L /R: Paul Newman; Isa Zimmerman, Acting Superintendent; Lynda Wik, S. Anthony Clough, Chairman, Florence Koplow; Judith Leader; Christa Johanson, Student Representative. School Committee and Superintendent. The first year of the newly reorganized school structure was con- cluded with a minimum of confusion and stress. The elementary schools now kindergarten through fifth grade, the two middle schools now sixth through eighth, and the high school now ninth through twelfth, experienced a successful transition and began to establish their new identities. In the spring the high school began to plan for its ten year accreditation self— assessment review under the aegis of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, a project which although time consuming, allows the school to reflect on its policies, practices and theories. Teachers and Students Picket at Harrinqton School. 28 Education The school committee voted to introduce a longer, all— morning kindergarten program beginning September 1987. Similar communities already have such programs. Budget planning for 1987 -88 was completed with some dismay because, for the first time, town meeting did not support the school committee's requested appro- priation. Selectmen recommended a $300,000 reduc- tion townwide and town meeting voted that the schools absorb half, or $150,000. However, town meeting did approve the largest percentage increase in the school budget since 1976, the year before closing the first of seven school buildings. The Enter Negotiator as Strike Nears End. School Committee need for a budget increase is explained in part by stabilization of school enrollments and increasing demands upon school programs. The committee and the schools will continue to work cooperatively with the town to secure the necessary resources to maintain vitality and improve the quality of the school system. This will increasing- ly be a challenge. The committee resolved a three-year-old problem of unbalanced enrollments at the elementary level by redistricting children from Bridge to Bowman. The result was a more balanced enrollment across the town, more efficient use of buildings and more effective allocation of support staff. As school ended for the year, Phase I of the $11,870,000 building renovation project, approved by the 1986 Town Meeting began. It includes additions to Estabrook and Harrington Schools, alterations to Bowman and Bridge Schools, fire alarm system im- provements and handicap accessibility in all schools, as well as roofing, painting and various corrections to heating and ventilating systems. The construction caused a minor delay in the opening of three schools and completion of Phase I continued evenings into late fall. Meanwhile plans for Phase II work at the high school, Diamond, Estabrook, Fiske and Harrington are being readied for spring and summer 1988 construction. An unsettled contract for teachers and custodians erupted into an upsetting first in Lexington history —a week -long teachers' strike following Thanksgiv- ing weekend. The school committee and Lexington Education Association reached an agreement calling for a 23 percent increase in the salary base to be phased in over the next three years and a new and clarified evaluation procedure. Under the new pro- cedure any teachers judged deficient must be clearly informed, be provided with necessary support and supervision over a one -to -two year period, and if still not successful, be dismissed. Detailed pro- cedures and instruments are to be developed by June 1988, and implemented in the fall. Volunteer Retired Citizen Ida Tarrentino tutors Harrington School student. Superintendent Geoffrey Pierson resigned in spring, effective June 30, to assume the superintendency of the American School in Vienna, Austria; the school committee appointed Assistant Superintendent Isa Zimmerman as Interim Superintendent and Chairman of the Foreign Language Department Anthony Bent as In- terim Assistant Superintendent. The committee also voted to place High School Principal Michael Waring on paid leave of absence, and in November approved the superintendent's recommendation to dismiss him. In his place the committee appointed Assistant Principal David Wilson as Acting Principal and Housemaster Roberta Neuman as Acting Assistant Principal. By year's end, the committee narrowed its search for a new superintendent and expected to make an appointment early in 1988. The new budget cycle began in the fall with the school committee commissioning a citizen advisory subcommittee, including town meeting members, to consult on improving the clarity of the budget presentation to town meeting and the public. Also in the fall, the committee thanked the many volunteers who work in Lexington schools by hosting a reception for all and by awarding special cita- tions to three whose contributions have been of long standing: Barbara Bailey, Fay Bussgang and Michael O'Sullivan. Superintendent of Schools While building renovations, personnel and budget issues have necessarily drawn the attention of the committee and central office administrators, stu- dents and teaching staff continue to achieve in a wide variety of programs and activities. Here are highlights of this year's accomplishments. GENERAL SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT Graduating Class of 1987. Of the 488 graduating seniors, 86 percent went on to further education, representing a slight decrease from 88 percent in the previous two years. Plans of the class include: Percentage attending: 4 -year college 76.8% 2 -year college 8.4 Other schooling .8 Total continuing education 86 Employment, military, other 14 GRAND TOTAL 100 % College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) Test Scores: 1986 -87. As in the previous year, 93% of Lexington High School juniors participated in the College Board Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) pro- gram. While national average scores remained the same as the previous year, Lexington's average in- creased 13 points in the verbal test and 17 points in math. In the Achievement Test Program, our stu- dents increased their participation and took 999 Education 29 Superintendent of Schools tests in ten different subject areas in English, foreign language, history, math and science, up from 898 tests in nine subject areas last year. 175 students also elected to take 250 tests in the Advanced Placement Program. 88% of the resulting test scores qualify our students to be considered for placement in advanced college courses. Compara- tive SAT scores follow: 1987 AVERAGE SCORES SAT Participation Verbal Math Lexington 93% 497 550 National 43 430 476 Difference +67 +74 National Merit Scholarship Program. Eighteen seniors were named semi- finalists for the second consecutive year, 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 PSAT in their junior year. In addition, 45 seniors received letters of commen- dation. From the graduating class of 1987, 19 stu- dents were named finalists last spring and six were awarded scholarships. National Honor Society. After a year's hiatus and revision of selection procedures, the National Honor Society was revived. In the class of 1987, 61 seniors were inducted; from the class of 1988, 66 seniors were selected. These students have main- tained a 3.4 (out of 4.0) average in their junior and senior years and were recommended by four adults for their leadership and citizenship. In accepting the invitation to join NHS, these students have also pledged ten hours of service each quarter to the high school and the community. For instance, stu- dents tutor their peers, assist in the high school LABB program for handicapped students and partici- pate in the American Red Cross blood drive. Comprehensive Tests of Basic Skills (CTBS). 198687 CTBS scores indicate that Lexington students as a group are performing above average when compared with others in their norm group in the nation. Further, the data show that Lexington students in grades two, four and eight are performing in the well -above average category. Sixth grade students performed in the slightly -above average category. Massachusetts Test of Basic Skills (TBS). The Massachusetts Department of Education introduced a new testing program designed to provide comparable data among communities in this state, and eventually elsewhere. Local districts had the option of set- ting their own minimal competency standard for this year only; Lexington chose to establish 80 percent correct as the standard. Lexington students as a group scored high. As in the CTBS, all students were tested, including those with special needs and limited English proficiency, unless requested by parents to be excluded. 30 Education STUDENTS PASSING MASSACHUSETTS TEST OF BASIC SKILLS Follow -up plans include correlating CTBS scores from 1987 with TBS scores from 1988 to help confirm their validity. In addition, staff has identified those students not passing the TBS or not performing as well as expected on the CTBS. These students will receive special attention. Program managers in mathematics (K-12), reading (K -12), social studies (K -8), science (K -8) and language arts (K -8) completed assessment reports of their disciplines and began to develop action plans for the future. STUDENT AND STAFF ACHIEVEMENTS BY PROGRAM Athletics. The following high school teams were Middlesex League champions for 1986 -87: boys' cross country, boys' basketball and girls' indoor track. In addition, the girls' indoor track team won the Division I State Relay championships and the girls' outdoor track team won the state outdoor track and field championship. Lexington High School finished 9th out of 41 Division I schools in the Boston Globe's annual Dalton Award. Senior Becky Bryan set new state indoor and outdoor high jump records. Globe All-Scholastic awards went to seniors Becky Bryan in indoor and outdoor track, John Brzezenski in football, Jerry Ward in boys' lacrosse and Cecelia Delgardo in outdoor track; junior Eric Crichlow was honored in both indoor and outdoor boys' track; sophomore Tricia Alfred was selected in both indoor and outdoor girls' track. John Brzezenski was selected for a National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete award. Seniors Audrey Poe and Jerry Ward were selected for the "Doc" Abell Award as the outstanding female and male athlete for the school year 1986 -87. In the 1988 fall season, the boys' cross country team were Middlesex League champions, the boys' and girls' soccer and the girls' field hockey teams qualified for the state tournament Division I North. Coordinator Ralph Lord received an honor award from the Council of City and County Directors for strong health, physical education, recreation and dance programs. Business Education. The high school staff in cooperation with the Lexington Advisory Council on Occupational Education received a federal grant of $7,480 under P. L. 94 -524 for two additional dedi- cated word processors for student instruction, bringing the department total to six. Debate. In 1986 -87, fifty -six Lexington debaters participated in 33 different interscholastic events. The team won its ninth consecutive Massachusetts Grade Subject 3 6 9 Math 98.5% 86.3% 88.8 Reading 95.9 83.4 91.9 Writing 93.1 96.1 94.4 Follow -up plans include correlating CTBS scores from 1987 with TBS scores from 1988 to help confirm their validity. In addition, staff has identified those students not passing the TBS or not performing as well as expected on the CTBS. These students will receive special attention. Program managers in mathematics (K-12), reading (K -12), social studies (K -8), science (K -8) and language arts (K -8) completed assessment reports of their disciplines and began to develop action plans for the future. STUDENT AND STAFF ACHIEVEMENTS BY PROGRAM Athletics. The following high school teams were Middlesex League champions for 1986 -87: boys' cross country, boys' basketball and girls' indoor track. In addition, the girls' indoor track team won the Division I State Relay championships and the girls' outdoor track team won the state outdoor track and field championship. Lexington High School finished 9th out of 41 Division I schools in the Boston Globe's annual Dalton Award. Senior Becky Bryan set new state indoor and outdoor high jump records. Globe All-Scholastic awards went to seniors Becky Bryan in indoor and outdoor track, John Brzezenski in football, Jerry Ward in boys' lacrosse and Cecelia Delgardo in outdoor track; junior Eric Crichlow was honored in both indoor and outdoor boys' track; sophomore Tricia Alfred was selected in both indoor and outdoor girls' track. John Brzezenski was selected for a National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete award. Seniors Audrey Poe and Jerry Ward were selected for the "Doc" Abell Award as the outstanding female and male athlete for the school year 1986 -87. In the 1988 fall season, the boys' cross country team were Middlesex League champions, the boys' and girls' soccer and the girls' field hockey teams qualified for the state tournament Division I North. Coordinator Ralph Lord received an honor award from the Council of City and County Directors for strong health, physical education, recreation and dance programs. Business Education. The high school staff in cooperation with the Lexington Advisory Council on Occupational Education received a federal grant of $7,480 under P. L. 94 -524 for two additional dedi- cated word processors for student instruction, bringing the department total to six. Debate. In 1986 -87, fifty -six Lexington debaters participated in 33 different interscholastic events. The team won its ninth consecutive Massachusetts Superintendent of Schools state championship. Seniors David Freier and Ted Tyson won Lexington's fifth New England championship in the past six years. Highlights of the varsity season included reaching the quarterfinal round of the Grand National Tournament of the National Catholic Forensic League and the Southern Bell Forum in Nashville, Tennessee. The team's 34 novice debaters had an exceptional year, reaching the late elimination rounds in tourn- aments at Yale University, the University of Massachusetts and Hendrick Hudson High School in New York. The season was capped with a victory at the Northeastern Novice Open, considered the champion- ship tournament for novice debaters in the eastern United States. Two teams made up of sophomores Aaron Diskin, Jim McCann and Daryl Wiesen and fresh- man Jason Yanowitz took both first and second places in the final round of this tournament. The 1987 --88 team consists of 62 members. In the fall, varsity members reached late elimination rounds in five interscholastic events. Seniors Theodore Ung and Jenny Wilson reached the final rounds in the New York City Round Robin at Pace College, the nation's most exclusive high school debate tournament. The novice team made an unprece- dented sweep of the University of Massachusetts tournament, taking the top seven places. Novice team members have won all their other fall meets and two seconds as well. This year high school debate students nationwide are debating the topic: "Resolved: That the United States Government Should Adopt a Policy to Increase Stability in Latin America." At the annual Debata- thon, students raised $5,200, a 36 percent increase over last year; additionally they earned $500 in car washes. The parent support group BOLD (Backers of Lexington Debate) donated an additional $2,200. Debate coach Leslie Phillips received a Diamond Key Award from the National Forensic League. Drama. In the Learning Through Drama program, drama educators work with regular classroom teachers to integrate drama strategies with regular classroom curriculum, to enhance the quality of instruction. The program continues to grow and is used by inter- ested teachers for many subjects in all elementary schools. At the middle schools, Learning Through Drama continues to expand to many academic areas, as well as the health and Advisor /Advisee Program. The program was bolstered by a second $10,000 grant from the Raytheon Company, a $5,000 anonymous gift and a new grant from the Boston Foundation for $12,500. The grant monies support both the Lexington program and outreach wherein Lexington staff train teachers from Watertown and Somerville schools to disseminate further this innovative approach to instruction. Bridge and Estabrook students gave original perfor- mance pieces and other schools presented traditional written plays. Middle schools provide elective drama classes in seventh and eighth grades. At Phantom at the Opera Cast. Diamond, the drama and music departments jointly produced the musical "Bye Bye Birdie." At the high school, enrollment has increased in theater electives, which now include such courses as Public Speaking, Advanced Acting and Improvision. This year's theatre production was the murder mystery "Phantom of the Opera." English. Two new courses were initiated at the high school: Modern Literature for seniors, and tenth grade World History and Literature taught as a team effort by the English and social studies depart- ments. Also the word processing center has been upgraded by substituting 20 MacIntosh microcomputers for Apple units which have been distributed through- out the district. The LHS student newspaper Musket, headed by senior Steven Glick and advised by social studies teacher Sam Kafrissen, won the Massachusetts Press Associa- tion Award for General Excellence, as well as the Suffolk University Department of Journalism Greater Planning Layout of The Musket, Lexington High School student newspaper. Education 31 Superintendent of Schools Boston High School Award for Excellence in typo- graphy and two first honorable mentions in news writing and editorial writing. At Clarke, twenty —four microcomputers are now avail- able for a writing lab thus accomplishing an impor- tant milestone in the Long Range Computer Plan. In the Diamond writing lab, established last year, students' work in pairs on 12 units. To date Diamond teachers have observed that students have increased their willingness to write and revise their work, producing better writing results. Diamond students publish a literary magazine The Diamond Mine. Once again at the elementary level, students produced individual bound books- -this year 500 students participated, including for the first time students in grade one. Foreign Language. Once again the department hosted the area administration of the national French and Spanish examinations for the American Associations of French and Spanish Teachers. In French, 43 stu- dents grades 6 -12 were recognized for their achieve- ment regionally. In addition nine students were also recognized as winners at the national level. In Spanish, 13 students won regional awards. In Latin, all 13 students who participated in the American Classical League examinations received awards: 4 gold, 3 silver, 3 bronze and 4 certificates of merit. Approximately 100 secondary students were involved as overseas participants and /or hosts in five exchange programs with Barcelona, Spain; Annecy and Anthony, France; and Puebla, Mexico. In addition, the Foreign Exchange Committee of staff, parents and students raised over $2000 at their annual Foreign Fling evening, up from $1700 in 1986, reaching a total in excess of $5,000. These funds are used to provide scholarships for exchange participants. The Rotary Club has also continued its support by sponsoring host program activities. This year for the first time, Lexington was required by the Massachusetts Department of Education to provide a bilingual program for Chinese students. Accordingly, 25 students now receive special in- struction in English as a Second Language as well as instruction in Chinese culture and heritage. The department continues to serve students system- wide speaking over twenty different foreign lan- guages and needing English as a Second Language. By October 1987, Lexington was serving a total of 102 such students, up from 96 in June and an increase of 31 percent over the past two years. These students are assisted primarily through one- -to —one or small group tutoring provided by staff and secondarily by volunteers, both high school students as well as adults from the community. Vicki Shaller was appointed Acting Department Head beginning in September. 32 Education Teaching the Pledge of Allegiance. Bowman Elemen- tary School teacher Catherine Boyd. Guidance. In the fall, high school guidance coun- selors initiated an orientation program for all freshmen students. The counselor —led group S.A.F.E. (Suicide Awareness for Everyone) continues to offer education about depression. The student group SADD (Students Against Driving Drunk) was one of three in Massachusetts to win an award from the Readers' Digest Foundation /NASSP contest for their Drinking and Driving Awareness Week Program. Students won $4,000 to be used over the next four years. They also established a hotline in cooperation with RePLACE and provided safe rides home after the junior and senior class proms; their faculty advisor is guidance counselor Janet Kassler. The high school Career Center again offered a series of seven mini college fairs where representatives of over 200 colleges nationwide provided information for juniors and seniors. The center's collection of video presentations now includes close to 250 college video tapes. The registrar's office has started to computerize college admissions data, which should result in smoother flow of information to colleges and a more comprehensive data bank of admissions decisions made about Lexington students for use by future college applicants. The parent Guidance Advisory Committee in coopera- tion with the Coordinator of Guidance Robert DeIulio prepared two guides for parents and teachers: "Parent Teacher Conferences," and "Self— Esteem: Book Lists." Information Science. Corvus Corporation awarded the department $7,000 for a Local Area Network (LAN) consisting of a hard disc, connectors and software to link 20 existing Apple microcomputers and several printers. The network enables teachers to increase equipment capacity, decrease wear on floppy discs and speed up computer processing. High school Superintendent of Schools First Graders Pledge Allegiance at Fiske Elementary School. juniors, Bill Ashmanskas, Geoffrey Pike and William Mark, won the 1987 Bentley College Computer Programming Contest, in a field of 32 schools from Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. Parent Michael O'Sullivan arranged for the Raytheon Company to provide training for both town and school personnel on the VAX mainframe computer purchased through the 1986 town meeting appropriation. Twelve school teaching and administrative personnel participated. At the elementary level, fourth and fifth grade teachers at the Harrington School are participating in a pilot project to explore the question: "Can computers help teachers enhance students learning ?" While Lexington students have been using computers since the early 70's, classrooms up to 198687 did not have enough computer stations for significant impact on the way children learn. With the closing of Hastings, enough computers became available to concentrate six stations in four classrooms. English teachers, as noted above, have been grati- fied with the way computers improve writing skills. In 1978 -'88, teachers are expanding their pilot pro- gram by integrating a science and social studies unit using software as well as video disc, "Voyage of the Mimi" and a math software unit on problem solving. The teachers received a $1300 grant from Boston University Cluster Funds for a large high resolution color monitor for whole class instruction with both computers and video disc. Elementary curriculum specialists along with computer specialist Beth Lowd continue to recommend and demonstrate model computer software for teachers to use in curriculum at each grade level. Instructional Materials and Services. Two new programs were introduced this year —a pilot project using laser disc technology in science instruction at elementary and middle school, and in grades 4 to 12 the integration of search and reference skills for retrieving electronic information. Under the supervision of cable television specialist Wendy Thompson, high school television production class students taped school and community events for local TV cable company Adams Russell. Starting in September, students produced a daily news show "The LHS News Exhange" shown over the institutional cable loop. Assistant Superintendent Isa Zimmerman and Thompson produced programs "High School Scheduling" and "Teaching English as a Second Language" for the school's cable series, "Your Schools in Action," the 30- minute panel discussions on school programs. Production was handled by LHS students working in the Adams - Russell studios. Senior Steven Montagna won first place in the New England High School Video Competition with his pro- duction, "How to Ask for a College Recommendation." The Lexington school library system was the only one in Massachusetts to be cited in the US Department of Education publication Check this Out: Library Program Models. Harrington Library Media Specialist Lois Anderson was selected as one of three judges for the 1987 Globe /Horn Book Award co- sponsored by the Boston Globe and Horn Book magazine and given annually for outstanding children's literature. Once again, over 90 community members performed tasks in school libraries freeing specialists for work with students and teachers. Mathematics. In addition to traditional topics, elementary math teachers have increased their empha- sis on problem solving including integration of ap- propriate computer software at each grade level. The newly revised sixth grade program provides a smooth transition from elementary to middle school. In 1986 -87 students in grades three to eight partic- ipated in nationwide mathematics contests for the first time. At all elementary schools, grade three and five students competed in the Continental Mathematics League. Bowman's third grade won the New England region, and Estabrook student Matthew Finkelman and Bowman student Cynthia Lin were third grade individual regional winners. Among fifth grades, Bridge had the highest Lexington score; team member Jonathan Weinstein was national winner with a perfect score. In 1987 -88 fourth graders began participation in the Continental Mathematics League. Clarke Middle School also vied in the Continental League, where Dale Bengtson's seventh grade class were national winners. Seventh grade student Elisa Leone was a national individual winner. Diamond Middle School competed in the National Mathematics League where the team scored highest in New England and was among the top ten in the U.S. Four Diamond seventh graders had perfect scores: Andrew Brecher, Rishi Jha, Che -Wei Wang, and Andrew Wolf. The middle schools also participated in the Inter- mediate Mathematics League as an extracurricular activity. Clarke's team placed second out of 34 local schools and Diamond seventh grader Che -Wei Wang was high scorer for the league. Education 33 Superintendent of Schools Lexington High School students Elliot Palmer, Andrew Perry, Geoffrey Pike and Graham Wik were finalists in the 1986-87 Massachusetts Association of Mathe- matics Leagues Olympiad Examination; Geoffrey Pike finished third in the state finals. In the American High School Mathematics Examination, Andrew Berger, Jonathan Brecher, Theodore Chuang, Jason Davis, Charles Lee, William Mark, Geoffrey Pike, Geoffrey Speare, Yeh —Kai Tung and David Wei scored well enough to be invited to participate in the next level, the prestigious American Invitational Mathe- matics Examination. The Lexington High School Math Team gained third place in the 1987 Large Schools Division State Championships of the Massachusetts Association of Mathematics Leagues and fourth place in the New England Championships. Jonathan Brecher, Jason Davis and Geoffrey Pike represented Eastern Massachusetts at the Atlantic Regional Mathematics Competition at Pennsylvania State University in May. Music. At the high school, students performed Stephen Sondheim's musical "Merrily We Roll Along," directed by music teacher Sandi Peaslee and drama teacher Mary Elliff. Again more students from the high school were accepted to participate in the Northeastern Senior District and Massachusetts A11— State Music Festivals than nearly any other Massachusetts school system. Thirty—three students were accepted for the District Concert, and in two music divisions, Chorus and Jazz Ensemble, Lexington outnumbered every other school district. An addi- tional 27 students participated in the Northeastern Junior Festival. The High School Madrigal Singers directed by the late Joseph DiDomenico ( "Mr. D. ") were selected to perform at the annual convention of the Massachusetts Music Educators Association. The High School Advanced Jazz Ensemble, directed by music teacher Jeffrey Leonard, won second place in the National Finals of Music Fest USA in Chicago. In addition, they won local honors including first place at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, first place in the Northeastern District Festival Competition and second place in the A11,State Music Festival. The Band Parents Association raised $1,000 for the Lexington High School Band. The Lexington High School Piano Committee, under the chairmanship of Robert Gartside, resident and Boston University Associate Professor of Music, met its goal of $15,000 to purchase a concert grand piano for the soon— to—be renovated high school auditorium. The School Committee matched the funds and in the fall, the Piano Committee selected a piano for use in 1988 -89. Over the summer, Department Head Joseph DiDomenico passed away and Georgiana Berry was appointed Acting Department Head beginning in September. In December the music staff sponsored a concert of choral work 34 Education High School Advanced Jazz Ensemble, which won second place in the National Finals of Music Fest USA in Chicago. in his memory. Performers included current and former members of the High School Chorus directed by Sandi Peaslee and the Madrigal Singers directed by Lexington High School graduate Eugene Lee. Many former students and friends attended to express their fond remembrance of Mr. D. and donated $2,655 for a newly established scholarship in his honor. Fiske music specialist Carol Messina received the Outstanding Music Teacher Award for the Greater Boston District for 1987 from the Massachusetts Arts Alliance for Education. The music department continued to give performances for various community events such as the senior citizen luncheon in December, Chamber of Commerce Discovery Day and the Patriots' Day Parade. Science. The high school Science Fair was the largest in recent years with over 40 participants. Students qualifying for entry into the Annual Massachusetts Science Fair included: Jeff Achter, Seth Harris, Charles Lee, Karen Lee and Usha Tedrow. Those qualifying for the Regional Science Fair were Jared Entin, John Gilmour, Matt Goode, Eric Hansen, Maha Ibrahim, Heather Jones, Joel Pedlikin, Geoff Pike and Eric Reesman. In the Avery Ashdown Exami- nation Competition in Chemistry, Lexington students Bill Ashmanskas, Jason Davis, William Mark and Geoff Pike received the top four honorable mention scores for the Northeast Section. Scott Miller was a semi- finalist in the annual Duracell National Competi- tion. His "furnace saver" project was a device that warned of potential damage to pipes from freezing temperatures. The Elementary Science Corner Program, which pro- vides exhibits and enrichment programs, operates in all elementary schools now and is managed by volunteer parents cooperating with the staff. Superintendent of Schools Celebrating METCO's Twentieth Anniversary at Harrington School. Amy Wagner Thibeault was appointed Acting K to 8 Science Program Manager replacing Bonnie Brunkhorst who assumed another position. Social Studies. This year the Four School Consortium -- Concord Academy, Concord - Carlisle Regional High School, Middlesex School and Lexington High School -- inaugurated a joint study program for a select number of their students. Seniors Shana Alexander, James Carroll and Jennifer Marx are participating from Lexington. The instructional program will rotate each year; the fall course hosted by Concord - Carlisle was "Russia and Germany Between the World Wars." A new sabbatical format was instituted; four high school teachers each took five weeks from their regular teaching to develop curricular materials on new topics for the grade ten modern civilization course. The course included such topics as nuclear arms and social history and began in the fall. The K to 8 level began a four -year series of activi- ties to celebrate the 200th birhday of the U. S. Constitution. Two pilot programs were initated: on oral history and intergenerational interviewing of Lexington residents at Bowman and Bridge schools, and on solid waste disposal at Fiske. Programs were interdisciplinary with language arts and science. Special Education. .Federal P. L. 94 ^142 Early Childhood Allocation funds of $5,624 were used to purchase video tape equipment and produce two tapes for parents and staff in screening /outreach and program development. The Special Needs Parents Advisory Council met monthly and formed three subcommittees: Recreation, Parent Support and Attention Deficit Disorder Parents Support Group. LABB. The collaborative of Lexington, Arlington, Bedford and Burlington serves severely handicapped young people who formerly might have been in private institutions and now participate in community -based programs for young people from pre - ,school through age 22. Three LABB programs operate in Lexington: Life Skills serves 15 multiply handicapped and non - ambublatory young adults in 1987 --88; three students are from Lexington. The Vocational. Skills Program sends students to 24 private industrial and three nonprofit /government work sites. Of the 92 students enrolled, 18 are from Lexington. The third program, Alternative Choices in Education (ACE) assists 21 high school students, including 17 from Lexington, combining work and study. Twenty -three Lexington elementary and middle school children are served at other LABB programs: Early Childhood, Multi - handicapped and Developmental and Behavior Intervention located at various sites in the Arlington and Burlington Public Schools. Visual Arts. This year's K to 12 visual arts exhibit included over 800 pieces of student art work -- drawings, paintings, prints, photos, sculp- tures, ceramics and computer graphics. The exhibit highlighted the element of texture, one of the components taught sequentially throughout the curriculum. Selections from this exhibit were organized and printed in a 16 -month calandar for 1978 -'88. Printing was made possible in part by a donation from ZBR Publications Inc., Wilmington. The staff arranged for student art to be exhibited at three out -of --town sites: University of Kansas Student Art Center, Melrose Public Library and Massachusetts College of Art, Boston. The latter exhibit was part of an exchange program wherein Lexington hosted student teachers and in return attended college classes. Within Lexington, student work was exhibited at Cary Library, Cary Memorial Building, Patriot Travel and Wales Copy Shop. High School art teachers Norma Regillo and Jack Zichittella exhibited their own work at the Clarke Street medical building. During the April vacation Regillo conducted another student art tour to London to visit museums, historical sites and theatre. She won the Outstanding Art Teacher Award for the Greater Boston District for 1987 from the Massachusetts Arts Alliance for Education. The Lexington Arts and Crafts Society presented scholarship awards to seniors Michael Flint, Sharon Tauber and Shirley Timberlake. In addition the Society presented the second annual Jack Powell Art Scholarship Award to senior Karen Larson. SPECIAL PROGRAMS METCO. 1987 --88 is the 21st year of the METCO (Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity) voluntary integration program in Lexington. This year 283 Boston resident students attend Lexington schools including two at Minuteman and, for the first time, in a pilot program three at Bridge kindergarten. METCO is funded by the Massachusetts Department of Education which pays Lexington for such items as Education 35 Superintendent of Schools staff salaries, transportation, special education and multicultural programs. Through the Host Family Program, Lexington families of elementary and middle school students volunteer to be partners with Boston families and encourage sharing of family, cultural and social activities. The Lexington METCO program sponsors several academic and social programs for students, staff and parents including study skills workshops, SAT prep classes, educational trips to black colleges and Pennsylvania Dutch Country, cultural performances at all levels and a guest speaker series, including the NASA Science Project with Astronaut Frederick Gregory. The 1987 Lexington High School graduating class included 26 Boston students; of these, 24 attend a college or university. Chapter 1 Summer Program. Supported by Federal_ Chapter I funds, with supplements from Lexington Public Schools, a five —week summer language arts program for 132 students in Grades K to 5 was provided. Three language arts specialists and 23 teachers gave each child individualized instruction. The staff of Cary Library's East Lexington Branch provided help in library skills. Adult and Community Education. In 1986 -87, enroll- ment in the late afternoon /evening sessions declined 7 percent to 2161; although again 180 classes were offered. Simultaneously, the daytime program grew 20 percent to 45 courses. During July a music camp and three levels of computer camp met for elemen- tary, middle and high school students and included a new session for grades 1 to 3. ACT --Arts Created Together. A volunteer committee of parents, teachers and students dedicated to enrich- ing school programs in the arts, ACT was chaired in 1986 -87 by Jill Delbanco and Rudi Groblewski. In its eighth year, ACT raised $27,000, including a $3,000 grant from Arts /Lexington, $11,500 from school PTA fundraising and $12,000 allocated from the school budget for the second year. The artists - in— residence funded this year were video artist Alia Arasoughly at Diamond; poet Elizabeth McKim at Bridge and Estabrook; dance /movement artists Judith Stames and Stan Strickland at Estabrook; visual artist Karen Moss at Clarke; drama educator Eileen O'Connor and author and mountaineer Rob Taylor at the high school. Arts /Lexington co— sponsored a system —wide residency for performer of historical and literary characters Marcia Perlmutter. Perlmutter also performed as "Mother Goose" at Cary Library. The ACT events and workshop program brought in an American Indian program of South Western Tribes, Boston Youth Symphony attendance, square dance caller Jane Carlson, weatherman Harvey Leonard, storyteller Tim Lynch, keyboard artist Jerry Mack and storyteller Phyllis McBride; also poet Elizabeth McKim, architect Elija Mirochnik, puppet maker 36 Education Pennington Pitts, Plimouth Plantation Native American presentation, Shirim Klezmer orchestra and mime Jim Vetter. ACT produced two publications: the Artist—in—Resi- dence Guide for artists, school staff and parents and an ACT brochure describing the program generally; also high school senior David Sherman designed an ACT logo. Project L.E.A.P. (Lexington's Education Arts Program). Dance Prism professional dance company gave mini — presentations in each elementary school, and in December performed "The Nutcracker," Acts I and II with over sixty elementary students . Other performances included the Jazz Ensemble master classes and concert at the high school and the Poobley- -Greegy Puppet Theatre at all elementary and middle schools. These three groups also performed at the Museum of Our National Heritage under L.E.A.P. auspices. Additional performances were given by the Colgate 13 men's a cappella chorus at the secondary schools and folk singer Ben Tousely at the elementary schools. Early Education Program. Beginning September 1987, kindergarten students attend all morning sessions for an increased time of 3 3/4 hours a week one semester and 6 1/2 hours their other semester. The Kindergarten Plus program permits selected children to be served by a teacher rather than an aide as under the former K to 1 plan. Kindergarten enroll- ment age was increased to five years by October 31 for 1987, and will go to August 31 for 1988. These changes should give children more time for develop- ment and could reduce need for special education services later. Bridge Developmental Early Education Program (Project BDEEP). Three Bridge teachers, Joanna Rotberg, Nancy Christensen and Barbara Lockwood, received $70,000 from the Massachusetts Department of Education for a second year of implementing an early education program using the principles of literacy learning. The program serves students in Kindergarten, K ^plus, grade one and Special Needs classrooms, provides professional development for staff, coordinates with other community programs and agencies, and is advised by an early education advisory council. This year the project established a pilot METCO Kindergarten program. Exemplary Teacher Awards. Clarke Middle School science teacher Frank Meehan and Harrington fourth grade teacher Judy Wiggin were selected by their colleagues to receive the 1987 Exemplary Teacher Award given annually by the Order of the Demolay, Battle Green Chapter. Diamond Mastery in Learning Project. The Diamond staff has completed the planning phase of their National Education Association (NEA) sponsored three —year project on implementing new practices in individual school buildings. This NEA project is Superintendent of Schools part of a national school reform movement and represents one of three major current reform efforts in the field. Assistant Principal Joanne Hennessey directs the project. Volunteers. In addition to the hundreds of parent volunteers who work in their children's schools, a growing number of citizens who do not have children enrolled are offering their services to enhance programs. Individuals who have retired from full— time professions are currently reinforcing elemen- tary children's basic skills, tutoring students needing English as a second language at all levels, assisting librarians, providing enrichment to music and science students and consulting with staff. COLLABORATIVES Through collaboration with other school systems, Lexington schools extend services to students and staff beyond local resources. In addition to membership 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 20 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 Lexington, Arlington, Winchester and Woburn seeks to develop school /business relationships for mutual benefit. In 1987, four Lexington system —wide and school —based administrators participated in a Man- agement Skills Training Program funded by Common- wealth's Executive Office of Communities and Devel- opment. LAWW published Resource File listing area school and business resources that may be of mutual benefit, funded by Charette Co., Woburn. Bank Five for Savings, Burlington, funded the production of "Challenges and Choices" a series of six video tapes on social issues using community specialists, students and staff from each school system. 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. ADMINISTRATION Enrollments. As of January 1, 1987, 92 percent of age — eligible Lexington children were attending the public schools. The October 1st enrollment of 4,469 represents a decline of 2 percent from the previous year, the smallest drop in the past ten years. This actual enrollment was 73 more students (or a 1.7 percent margin of error) than projected in the previous fall. The 1988 ^89 projections indicate a further decline of 117 students, a 2.6 percent drop, with a total anticipated body of 4,352 next year. Enrollments School 198788 Actual 1988 ^89 Projected Bowman 438 455 Bridge 466 425 Estabrook 445 469 Fiske 307 314 Harrington 298 323 Total elementary 1,954 1,986 Clarke 491 516 Diamond 448 417 Total middle 939 933 Lexington High 1,576 1,433 Grand Total 4,469 4,352 Class Size. Average class size at the high school remained unchanged in 1987 -88 from 1986 ^87. At both the middle and elementary levels, class size as an average increased by one. Teacher:Student Ratios High School 1:15.8 Grades 1 — 5 1:22.8 Middle School 1:14.0 Kindergarten 1:18.0 198788 FEDERAL /STATE GRANTS FEDERAL FUNDS. The entitlement funds reported on the following page are allocated to the school district on a per pupil basis according to a formula established by the federal authorities. All allocations require multi—year planning, annual objectives, and parent advisory participation. Each year proposals are submitted to the Massachusetts Department of Education for approval. Varsity Track Star Eric Critchlow has a nationwide reputation. Education 37 RECEIPTS Commonwealth of Massachusetts Chapter 70 School Aid Chapter 71 Transportation Chapter 76 State Wards Metco Town of Lexington Receipts Athletic Gate Receipts Misc. Receipts Rentals 1985-86 $2,082,044 262,850 36,529 324,053 $2,705,476 Town of Lexington Appropriations Personal Services Expenses Out -of -State Travel Vocational Education 35,000 9,032 31,446 75,478 15,791,782 3,853,470 11,950 3,500 19,660,702 TOTAL RECEIPTS & APPROPRIATION $22,441,656 Personal Services Expenses Out -of -State Travel Athletics Vocational Education EXPENDITURES $16,102,402 3,531,702 4,939 255,831 $19,894,874 * Portion which was Applied to Budget. LEXINGTON SCHOOLS BUDGET SUMMARY FISCAL YEARS 1985-86 AND 1986-87 of TOTAL (12.05) (.34) (87.61) 100% (80.94) (17.76) (.01) (1.29) 100% 1986-87 $2,166,464 248,432 143,244 276,150 $2,834,290 20,000 4,871 38,757 63,628 16,742,707 3,806,368 11,950 3,500 20,564,525 $23,462,443 $17,029,003 3,462,955 9,659 281,858 $20,783,475 of TOTAL (12.08) (.27) (87.65) 100% (81.93) (16.66) (.05) (1.36) 100% INCREASE or (DECREASE) $84,420 (14,418) 106,715 (47,903) $128,814 (15,000) (4,161) 7,311 (11,850) 950,925 (47,102) 903,823 1,020,787 $926,601 (68,747) 4,720 26,027 $888,601 sroogas aggnd uo0u!xaq Personal Services Administrative Offices Supervisors, Coordinators & Classroom Teachers Special Needs Staff Tutors Nurses Instr. Matls. Specialists Guidance Counselors Psychologists Doctors Aides Special Needs Assistants Secretaries and Clerks Secretaries and Clerks (Extra Computer Center Technical Computer Center Student Programmers Custodian & Maintenence Men Switchboard Custodian & Maintenence Men Custodian & Maintenence Men Crossing Guards Litigation Principals & Assistants $289,334 Dept Heads 946,283 10,078,561 1,132,244 104,559 136,115 333,408 671,118 90,265 3,166 326,985 144,041 764,394 Help) 29.108 27,307 6,121 1,013,025 17,179 (Summer) 15,069 (Other) 44,760 44,500 65.000 751.937 Expenses Fuel Vehicle Parts, Gas, Oil Towels Office Supplies Teaching Supplies Other Supplies Textbooks Library Books & Cataloging Periodicals & Newspapers Recruiting Materials Program of Studies Handbooks Professional Books & Subscriptions Professional Journals Student Publications Film Rental Media Purchase Computer Software Repair of Plant (Supplies) Repair of Grounds (Supplies) SCHOOL DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURES 1986-87 $17,034,479 $207,100 2,629 4,931 40,858 244,452 55,024 73,960 28,601 7,077 1,792 1,085 1,533 5,443 99 4,047 8,178 7,913 14,480 46,388 1,077 $ 756,667 Equipment Purchase & Rental Alarm Systems $ 535 Equip. Purch. New Equipment 98,969 Equip. Purch. Replacement of Equipment 54,273 $153,777 Contracted Services Consultant Services Special Testing Grounds Built In Items (Repair of Electrical (Repairs) Plumbing (Repairs) Heating (Repairs) Painting (Repairs) Roofing (Repairs) Glass (Repairs) Other Property Services (Repairs) Mop Rental Electricity Water Gas Bottled & Natural Telephone Insect Control $189,565 10,849 4,779 Buildings) 57,926 16,054 5,877 7,670 None 375 562 11,840 2,871 390,389 13,121 4,556 82,423 2,001 2,277 419,792 In Lex. 109,012 Out Lex. 136,310 6,920 74,427 4,024 6,775 9,242 3,218 4,000 666 119,261 12,544 793,766 18,619 28,286 15.057 Elevator Pupil Transp. Pupil Transp. Pupil Transp. Field Trips Other Transportation Travel Intrastate Meeting Expense Travel Within Lexington Printing Newsletter Equipment Rental Equipment Service Building Rental Tuition Special Needs Membership Mailing Other General Service & Repair Regular Special Needs Special Needs Maintenance OUT OF STATE TRAVEL Travel & Conferences VOCATIONAL EDUCATION Tuition None $2,565,054 $9,659 Grand Total All Items $20,519,636 Lexington Public Schools ATHLETICS Senior Senior Clarke Diamond Girls Boys Middle Middle Coed TownWide Baseball $9,872 $2,669 $2,576 Basketball 19,051 2,990 2,939 Basketball $11,670 2,357 2,844 Cheerleaders 3,029 Cross Country 2,593 Cross Country 2,302 Field Hockey 9,871 2,574 2,605 Football 33,199 Golf $1,486 Ice Hockey 25,480 Lacrosse 7,927 8,337 Soccer 9,578 10,242 4,881 5,029 Softball 9,281 2,600 2,505 Swimming 4,753 3,893 Tennis 2,268 2,203 Track Indoor 4,897 5,676 Track Outdoor 7,065 6,866 Wrestling 5,594 Volleyball 6,691 Doctors 6,956 Equipment Manager 5,072 Gate Personnel 165 Secretaries & Clerks 5,020 888 840 $243 School Related Extra Duty 80 Other Supplies 2,433 Coordinators & Dept. Heads 5,479 Other Transportation 1,401 Printing 428 Equipment Service Maintenence 750 Memberships 1,710 $70,051 $166,302 $18,959 $19,338 $1,486 $5,722 Total Expended $281,858 Receipts Football $20,718.21 Hockey 4,559.00 Basketball 6,748.00 Wrestling 215.00 Lost Equipment 70.00 $32,310.21 Add: Balance from prior year 3,087.39 Total funds available 35,397.60 Less:Funds applied to 1986/87 Budget 20,000.00 Balance carried Fwd. to 1987/88 $15,397.60 stomps a!lqud uo0ulxa] If uo!jeanpg OTHER BUDGETS AND FUNDS UNDER CONTROL OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE FOOD SERVICES Balance June 30, 1986 Income: Sales Reimbursement (Federal) (State) Other State Tax Expenditures: Food Labor Other Equipment SCHOOL EXPENSE CARRYOVER Balance July 1, 1986 Expenditures Balance to E & D PL -874 AID TO IMPACTED AREAS Balance June 30, 1987 Receipts Balance Available METCO Balance June 30, 1986 Receipts Expenditures Transfer to 1987 1988 School Budget Expenditures (Direct Costs) Personnel Purchased Services Transportation Tuition School Budget Extra Payroll Other Transfer to 1987/88 Budget Funds Returned to State $243,129 4,117 17,476 8,790 276,150 10,414 28.819 $49,481 $540,829 62,289 19,797 8,610 2,094 633,619 $683,100 $286,743 340,060 45,660 1,891 674,354 $8,746 $124,866 123,010 $1,856 $6,797 8,295 $15,092 $ 28,524 602,427 $630,951 588,895 33,259 622,154 $8,797 588,895 33,259 8,797 $630,951 Article 44 80TM PL 94-35 Chapter I Language Arts Chapter II Block Grants PL 89-313 Project Mainstream ENERGY GRANTS Balance June 30, 1986 $7,559 PL 94-142 Transition Program Lex. Spec. Services Project Enhance Expenditures June 30, 1987 $1,844 $5,715 FEDERAL GRANTS Approved $37,840 $18,119 $36,133 $54,299 44,237 40,535 STATE GRANTS Commonwealth In -Svc. Approved Historical Thinking $1,370 Deficit Disorder 684 Mastery Learning 3,000 Using Creative Drama 2,993 Middle School Reading 1,224 Creative Thinking 2,435 Chapter 188 Professional Develop. Horace Mann School Improvement Project Deep Project Deep Supp. 284,709 42,000 47,130 82,725 10,000 Expenditures $34,127 $17,805 $36,121 $53,700 42,954 40,535 Expenditures $1,370 684 3,000 2,993 1,224 2,435 284,709 42,000 43,924 63,089 9,240 Balance $3,713 $314 $12 $ 599 1,283 Balance - 3,206 19,636 760 sloops aiignd uo0u!xa7 Minuteman Tech Co -Chair Jackson � Lexington Enrollment, FY 86 FY 87 All Grades 61 55 Cost to Lexington $305,309 $377,024 Robert Jackson, vice chairman of the Minuteman Tech School Committee and Lexington's representative for 10 years, resigned in 1987. His replacement on the committee is Nyles N. Barnert. A fire (see Fire Department report for details) destroyed one room in the school and caused classes to be cancelled for one day. The damage, covered by insurance, was repaired over the summer. Minuteman Tech made history in 1987 as the first school in the country to win two consecutive nation- al championships in the same event in the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA) Skill Olympics. The event was the auto body skill competition won in 1986 by senior Peter Langan of Natick and in 1987 by senior Craig Curtis of Sudbury. Both winners re- ceived thousands of dollars worth of prizes from the businesses and industries which sponsor the VICA competitions. Another Minuteman Tech student, Jennifer Burkart of Bolton, won a bronze in the national VICA Commercial Art competition. She will also be eligible to com- pete for a place on the Skill Olympics team which will represent the United States at the VICA Inter- national Skill Olympics in London, England in 1989. Minuteman Tech teacher George Taliadouros was given the 1987 Presidential Award for Excellence in science and mathematics teaching from the National Science Foundation, Council of State Science Super- visors and the National Science Teachers Associa- tion. Mr. Taliadouros also received special recog- nition for statewide contribution to vocational education from the Massachusetts Department of Edu- cation. He received these awards for his work in the development and pilot testing of the principles of technology program. This program, now being used in schools throughout the United States, combines physics and mathematics concepts in a powerful science literacy course. Superintendent- Director Ronald J. Fitzgerald was honored by the Massachusetts Department of Education with an Outstanding Achievement in Vocational Educa- tion award for his "leadership and innovation which has helped to establish and maintain vocational education in Massachusetts as a national model." Cosmetology teacher Sebastian Paquette also recieved recognition from the Massachusetts Department of Education for developing a model program using micro- computers to teach small business management in cosmetology. This program is now being replicated throughout the state. Minuteman Tech commercial art teacher Bonnie Hilla received a special award from the Massachusetts VICA for her work as VICA Art Director during the 1986 -87 school year. • The drafting department was designated the offi- cial training center in Massachusetts for VersaCAD 42 Education Auto Body Major, sophomore Daniel Harrington of Lexington, demonstrates work in a field in which Minuteman Tech has been two -year champion. and AutoCAD computer- aided - drafting systems. Minute- man students as well as adults sent to Minuteman by their employers can receive state -of- the -art CAD training and retraining on seven different types of CAD software. • Minuteman Tech child care teacher Margaret Lawlor presented a workshop entitled, "The Vocational Edu- cation High School and Its Role in Training Early Childhood Educators" at the 1987 conference of the National Association for the Education of Young Children in Chicago. Included in her talk was infor- mation about the very successful day care center operated in conjunction with the Minuteman Tech child care training program. • Special Education teacher Alice Burnham and cosme- tology teacher Sebastian Paquette were presented with Exemplary Teaching Awards by the Battle Green Chapter of DeMolay. After a year of planning, Minuteman Tech opened a new microcomputer learning center in the fall of 1987. Under supervised contracts from various de- partments, students can take entire courses or carry out special assignments and homework projects with computer assistance. Service to adults was expanded during 1987. In addition to enabling adult residents of the district to attend the school's full -time daytime programs as post - graduates, Minuteman Tech now offers adult short -term training programs. Adults may enter day programs to learn house framing, electronic assembly and other job skills without enrolling in the one to two year postgraduate program. Academic support will also be provided as needed. The Minuteman Tech School Committee wishes to invite all residents of the 16 district towns to visit the school and enjoy the many student - operated services for the public which include a restaurant, bakery, gift shop, flower shop, beauty salon and service station. For information on when these are open, call 861 -7150. Minuteman Tech YEAR Assessed Apportionments for operating and capital costs for 7/1/87 to 6/30/88 based on the number of students from each member town attending Minuteman on 10/1/86 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. 86 PG Total 90 89 88 87 PG Total 91 90 SPECIAL 88 TOWN PER CENT OPERATING + CAPITAL + OPERATING = APPORTIONMENT ACTON 8.680 $ 435,917 + 1,503 + 1,257 = $ 438,677 ARLINGTON 29.829 1,498,081 + 5,167 + 3,411 = 1,506,659 BELMONT 8.435 423,638 + 1,461 + 1,167 = 426,266 BOLTON 2.567 128,933 + *10,564 + 269 = 139,767 BOXBOROUGH 2.934 147,352 + 508 + 180 = 148,040 CARLISLE .367 18,419 + 271 + 180 = 18,870 CONCORD 4.890 245,587 + 848 + 628 = 247,063 DOVER .734 36,838 + * 3,018 + 180 = 40,036 LANCASTER 7.090 356,101 + *29,178 + 2,963 = 388,241 LEXINGTON 7.457 374,520 + 1,292 + 1,212 = 377,024 LINCOLN 1.100 55,257 + 191 + 404 = 55,852 NEEDHAM 6.601 331,542 + *27,165 + 1,032 = 359,740 STOW 6.601 331,542 + 1,143 + 718 = 333,404 SUDBURY 9.046 454,336 + 1,568 + 1,167 = 457,070 WAYLAND 2.934 147,352 + 508 + 494 = 148,354 WESTON .734 36,838 + 128 + 763 = 37,728 TOTALS 100.000% $5,022,254 + $84,513 + $16,025 = $5,122,792 *Includes a $400 per pupil surcharge (MINIMUM 5 PUPILS) for 10 years to compensate 12 original member towns for debt service. 5 8 9 9 6 37 STATE AID ANTICIPATED AND RECEIVED BETWEEN JULY 1, 1986 AND JUNE 30, 1987 0 1 CATEGORY AMOUNT 2 3 1 0 0 Transportation, Chapter 71, 16c $ 646,355 2 NOTE: State aid and District revenue are used Chapter 70 (includes Special Ed.) 1,638,748 17 17 to reduce assessed apportionments of Regional Aid Chapter 71, 16d 367,308 12 15 costs to member towns. 4 Construction Grant, Chapter 645 107,817 11 14 10 1 44 Lexington $2,760,228 17 11 14 2 56 Enrollment October 1, 1985 Enrollment October 1, 1986 Enrollment October 1, 1987 TOTAL 217 259 261 240 62 1039 215 248 246 230 90 1029 159 214 219 220 88 900 Education 43 YEAR YEAR YEAR Town 89 88 87 86 PG Total 90 89 88 87 PG Total 91 90 89 88 PG Total Acton 19 15 15 17 3 69 18 19 15 13 6 71 10 14 16 11 2 53 Arlington 59 62 64 65 14 264 46 57 64 57 20 244 44 45 47 62 25 223 Belmont 12 16 24 20 7 79 15 13 13 21 7 69 11 10 13 10 12 56 Bolton 3 5 9 1 0 18 2 6 5 7 1 21 3 2 5 5 0 15 Boxborough 4 4 6 2 0 16 8 8 3 5 0 24 3 8 6 2 0 19 Carlisle 2 1 1 2 0 6 0 2 1 0 0 3 0 1 2 1 0 4 Concord 9 9 9 6 2 35 10 7 10 8 5 40 5 8 9 9 6 37 Dover 3 1 0 1 0 5 2 3 1 0 0 6 0 2 2 1 0 5 Lancaster 16 17 17 4 3 57 12 15 13 14 4 58 8 11 14 10 1 44 Lexington 12 17 11 14 2 56 12 15 17 6 11 61 9 10 12 13 11 55 Lincoln 3 0 4 4 0 11 1 3 1 3 1 9 1 1 3 0 1 6 Needham 10 17 14 12 5 58 13 7 13 13 8 54 17 9 6 11 6 49 Stow 11 11 15 17 2 56 13 11 14 14 2 54 11 13 9 12 1 46 Sudbury 8 18 25 11 6 68 19 13 15 21 6 74 9 20 10 17 5 61 Wayland 3 3 4 7 2 19 10 4 2 5 3 24 5 10 3 3 8 29 Weston 3 2 0 4 1 10 1 2 2 1 0 6 1 1 2 1 0 5 Tuition 40 61 43 53 15 212 33 63 57 42 16 211 22 48 60 52 10 192 TOTAL 217 259 261 240 62 1039 215 248 246 230 90 1029 159 214 219 220 88 900 Education 43 Minuteman Tech SCHOOL DISTRICT OPERATING FUND - ACTUAL AND PROJECTED BUDGET COMPARISON FOR 12 MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1987 0 0.00% FINANCIAL 53,545 69,625 64,631 0 BUDGET 4,994 FY 86 MANAGEMENT ACTUAL/ 16,028 15,020 0 (OVER) Revenues ACTUAL PLAN FY 87 ENCUMBERED TRANSFERRED RECEIPTS AVAILABLE UNDER Assessments $3,941,185 $4,530,716 $4,530,717 0 0 -1 0.00% Chapter 70 1,477,398 1,638,748 1,638,748 0 0 0 0.00% Transportation (Ch.71 -16C) 651,115 660,000 646,355 0 0 0 0.00% Regional Aid (Ch.71 -16D) 513,937 367,308 367,308 0 0 0 0.00% Chapter 645 107,817 107,817 107,817 0 0 0 0.00% Appropriation from Surplus 267,445 255,000 267,855 0 0 - 12,855 0.00% Tuition 806,700 800,000 800,000 0 0 0 0.00% TOTAL REVENUES $7,765,597 $8,359,589 $8,358,800 0 0 - 12,856 -0.15% Expenses Reserve 0 -0- -0- 0 0 0 0.00% Building Trades 53,545 69,625 64,631 0 0 4,994 7.17% Commercial Services 33,876 16,028 15,020 0 490 1,498 9.35% Electronics 27,792 30,469 30,408 0 0 61 0.20% Graphics 76,611 83,755 87,892 0 361 -3,776 -4.51% Health Instructions 23,603 27,495 21,525 0 0 5,970 21.71% Metal Fabrications 43,952 45,260 58,534 0 0 - 13,274 - 29.33% Power Mechanics 24,348 28,945 28,072 0 0 873 3.02% Technology 16,164 17,050 18,172 0 0 -1,122 -6.58% Afternoon Program 14,026 32,549 12,943 0 0 19,606 60.24% Regional Occupation 30,904 11,285 37,987 0 25,321 -1,381 - 12.24% Drafting 0 8,855 8,625 0 0 230 6.00% ROTC 3,275 2,900 1,014 0 0 1,886 65.03% Communications 11,424 16,978 16,910 0 0 68 0.40% Human Relations 89330 6,336 6,322 0 0 14 0.22% Mathematics 11,528 9,500 9,430 0 0 70 0.74% Science 22,479 20,525 19,988 0 49 586 2.86% Physical Education 7,666 10,225 9,052 0 437 1,610 15.75% Athletics 863800 70,480 69,366 0 4,077 5,191 7.37% Business Instruction 1,099 3,350 3,997 0 0 -647 - 19.31% Foreign Language 821 19540 19296 0 0 244 15.84% Art 12,539 11,065 10,185 0 0 880 7.95% Music 0 750 851 0 0 -101 0.00% Driver Education 42013 500 3,693 0 8,120 4,927 985.40% Instructional Resources 46,850 64,700 75,930 179 296 - 10,755 - 16.62% Pupil Support 38,303 38,041 36,741 0 0 1,300 3.42% Principal 66,892 63,005 94,475 17 0 - 31,453 - 49.92% Vocational Co- ordinator 11,990 8,750 9,639 0 50 -839 -9.59% Computer Services 68,074 683350 68,291 0 301 360 0.53% Dean 2,076 23400 2,839 0 360 -79 -3.29% District Programs 2,788 4,740 4,050 0 0 690 14.56% Legal Fees 65,239 253000 65,990 0 0 - 40,990 - 163.96% Audit Fees 6,200 11,000 17,750 0 0 -6,750 - 61.36% Superintendent 7,039 7,050 63830 0 0 220 3.12% Planning & Academics 57,154 29,460 34,276 0 0 -4,816 - 16.35% Business Office 14,188 22,400 10,350 0 0 12,050 53.79% Risk Insurance 72,346 81,750 94,237 0 0 - 12,487 - 15.27% Retire /Employee Benefit 489,202 547,081 609,558 22,140 6,468 - 33,869 -6.19% Transportation 666,938 7253630 821,447 0 0 - 95,817 - 13.20% Cafeteria 8,315 7,850 10,419 0 0 -2,569 - 32.73% Operations /Maintenance 645,705 7233950 603,074 400 150 121,426 16.77% Equipment Purchases 129,260 200,000 166,695 0 840 34,145 17.07% Debt Management 2203499 208,805 208,805 0 0 0 0.00% Salaries 4,651,578 4,994,162 4,955,189 103017 8,842 57,832 1.16% TOTAL EXPENSES $7,785,431 $8,359,589 $8,432,498 $32,753 $56,162 16,006 0.19% EXCESS OF REVENUES - 19,834 0 - 73,698 $32,753 $232121 3,150 0.04% TRANSFER FROM ENTERPRISE 130,585 0 0 0 86,900 86,900 0.00% EXCESS REVENUES 110,751 8,359,589 - 73,698 32,753 110,021 90,050 1.08% 44 Education Library Adds Public Access Terminals Cary Library Board of Trustees Executive Committee. L /R: Robert C. Hilton, Director; William Dailey; Rev. Peter Meek; Maul Marshall, Chairman; Shepard Clough, Vice - Chairman; Rev. David Chobar. Cary Memorial Library's first full year with its automated cirulation system saw home circulation increase to 509,985, up 8,595 items over last year Attendance at the main library was 377,689, up by 3,255 visits. If branch visits are included the total count would be well over 400,000. One advantage of the new computerized system is the detailed analysis of material use it provides. For example, we know that 2,199 recordings circulated in one month. Of these, 1,199 were tapes, 810 were LPs, and 190 were compact discs. We can also ident- ify which of these recordings were children's, spoken, classical, foreign language or popular, and from which agency they were circulated. This type of accurate and timely data is now being used to help in budget allocations and collection development. Other types of control of the collection are of course greatly enhanced by computerization. Patrons are enjoying more timely and accurate reserves, re- calls and overdue notices. The staff can get infor- mation on materials in the collection or on order, by author, subject or title. In November these functions were made available directly to the public by public access terminals. Among the many advantages of this system over the card catalog is that one can find out whether or not the item requested is on the shelf. This year commu- nity information was also available from the library's data base for the first time. A patron looking for material on "alcoholism,' for example, would be able to find local organizations dealing with the problem, as well as library material on it. Building Plans The town's permanent building committee has received the report of the library's buildings and grounds committee and is now engaged in architect selection for the main library renovation project. Final plans and specifications, along with a firm bid, should be available before town meeting. The basic needs are for more shelving in all areas, and for improvements or replacement of roof, boiler room asbestos, fire detection system and heating /cooling system. Gifts, Grants and Thanks It is a pleasure to report on the increasing number of gifts and grants received during the past year. The Lexington council for the arts funded a circula- ting video collection of operas, dance and musicals, as well as a poetry reading series at the East Lexington branch. The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners awarded a $12,500 grant for the development of the Chinese collection; this includes a special terminal for data entry of these items. The services developed will be of interest not only to the Chinese community, but also to all patrons. The project will include a full assortment of materials on China and study of Chinese, in English as well as Chinese. The state also awarded the Library a $25,000 grant for the special development of the collection and services in business and technology. These are popular areas, but ones in which material is expen- sive and becomes dated relatively quickly. In addition, a federal grant of $8,674 was awarded under the Library Services and Construction Act for English -as -a- second - language project at the branch. This program is designed to help in the training of Lexington tutors as well as to benefit area students. A permanent fund, currently at $1,628 was set up in memory of John N. Pierce for the purchase of mate- rials on gardening, and the Lions Club again gener- ously supported its large type collection. The Pre - School PTA presented gifts to the Children's rooms at both the main and branch libraries. Former Assistant Director William F. Buckley be- queathed the Library $5,000, and it is planned to Finding Information By Computer is Easy, library patron Gail Land of Lexington sees. Education 45 Cary Memorial Library set this up as a permanent fund also. Mr. Buckley launched "The New Century Fund" with a brochure and was a State Department employee in Beirut when he letter to every Lexington household. Contributions was taken hostage and subsequently killed. While he from this fund - raising drive will augment the li- was at Cary he designed the popular diorama of the brary's endowment. Battle of Lexington which is now on permanent dis- play at the Visitors Center. The trustees would especially like to thank the many library volunteers and committee members who have To help assure the library's ability to keep up with contributed so much to the Library's services during demands into the next century, the trustees have the year. FY 86 EXPENDITURES FY 87 EXPENDITURES MASSACHUSETTS MUNICIPAL DEPOSITORY TRUST MMD Trust Balance July 1, 1986 57,963.94 Interest 2,116.05 Purchase 41,000.00 101,079.99 Transferred to NOW Account 44,000.00 MMD Trust Balance June 30, 1987 57,079.99 46 Education PAYROLL EXPENSES TOTAL PAYROLL EXPENSES TOTAL TOWN FUNDS 624,632 188,925 813,557 689,655 199,075 888,730 TRUSTEE FUNDS 0 129,317 129,317 0 129,295 129,295 STATE FUNDS 23,286 0 23,286 0 23,286 23,286 TOTALS 647,918 318,242 966,160 689,655 351,656 1,041,311 PERSONNEL Full time 25 25 Part time 545 hrs. /wk., average 545 hrs. /wk., average TREASURER'S REPORT ON TRUSTEE FUNDS - 1986 -1987 June 30, 1987 Balance on hand July 1, 1986 6,907.29 EXPENSES NOW Account (Lexington Savings) Library Materials 52,317.17 RECEIPTS Audio /Visual 9,616.31 Fines, etc. 60,191.39 Children's Room Program 1,616.33 Books Sold 1,709.43 NELINET 30,408.06 Copy Service 2,528.34 Professional Improvement 4,268.78 Interest NOW Account 772.13 Exhibits 778.95 Investment Dividends 40,610.83 Custodial Mileage 769.72 Toy Bags 140.00 Custodial Uniforms 1,066.58 Book Rentals 2,465.38 Recruitment 872.96 Note Paper 45.75 CLSI 18,546.17 Audio /Visual 10,845.79 Shelving 1,122.00 Manfred Friedman Fund 565.00 Toy Library 472.91 John Pierce Fund 1,168.00 Note Paper 48.00 Council for the Arts Video Grant 1,000.00 Toy Bags 585.00 Miscellaneous 802.85 Sub Total Receipts 122,042.04 Sub Total Expenses 123,291.79 TRANSFERS IN From MMD Trust 44,000.00 TRANSFERS OUT To MMD Trust 41,000.00 Total Receipts, Transfers In and To Fidelity Cash Reserves 1,068.63 July 1, 1986 Balance 172,949.33 Sub Total Transfers Out 42,068.63 Total Expenses 165,360.42 NOW Balance on hand June 30, 1987 7,588.91 MASSACHUSETTS MUNICIPAL DEPOSITORY TRUST MMD Trust Balance July 1, 1986 57,963.94 Interest 2,116.05 Purchase 41,000.00 101,079.99 Transferred to NOW Account 44,000.00 MMD Trust Balance June 30, 1987 57,079.99 46 Education Cary Memorial Library INVESTMENTS DESCRIPTION AMOCO 196 Shares Bank of Boston 2763 Shares Bank of New England 1802 Shares Boston Federal Savings & Loan CITICORP 936 Shares Cyprus Mineral Company 19 Shares Eastern Gas Fuel 542 Shares Exxon Corporation 688 Shares Fidelity Cash Reserves General Electric Company 2400 Shares W.R. Grace and Company 600 Shares Lexington Savings Bank Lexington Savings Bank (Beals) Northeast Utilities 2400 Shares Northern Pacific R.R. (1997) Prior Lien NYNEX 188 Shares Sears Roebuck and Company 1300 Shares Shawmut Corporation 615 Shares State Street Boston Financial Corp. 976 Shares U.S. Treasury Note (Matured 5/15/87) U.S. Treasure Note (1991) U.S. Treasury Note (1996) U.S. West 196 Shares Xerox 700 Shares TOTALS FUNDS General Leroy and Geneva Brown Beals Maria Cary Book Purchase Alice Butler Cary Jane Phinney Goodwin Musical Laura M. Brigham George W. Sarano War Parents Book Memorial Nelson W. Jenney Paulina Burbank Peirce Caira Robbins Wellington Library Emma Ostrom Nichols Sarah Elizabeth Raymond Abbie C. Smith Lewis L. Hoyt Sue Medeiros Pearl Toback Feld Ann E. Ferry The Rev. Harold T. Handley Beryl M. Safford Memorial Fund The Stanley Hill Amer. Leg. Post 38 James Stuart Smith Warren Sherburne Manfred Friedman Edith J. Childs TOTAL June 30, 1987 COST $10,857.42 7,587.22 11,072.50 1,000.00 6,464.25 238.68 10,298.00 17,114.00 2,491.71 29,475.00 24,431.09 38,926.38 1,100.00 25,560.00 4,000.00 5,869.13 25,841.65 6,068.75 1,444.90 35,362.98 102,406.25 5,818.75 27,519.86 400,948.52 PRINCIPAL $47,509.81 4,000.00 1,100.00 400.00 1,000.00 2,958.50 300.00 1,100.00 3,100.00 300.00 1,800.00 2,000.00 1,000.00 300.00 1,100.00 1,000.00 2,020.54 1,000.00 1,000.00 949.00 666.14 3,370.00 1,938.55 1,484.00 2,000.00 11,072.50 4,020.00 1,649.33 300,810.15 $400,948.52 INCOME $646.80 2,597.22 2,018.24 112.53 2,358.72 704.60 2,476.80 143.48 2,714.49 1,680.00 111.82 4,080.00 160.00 669.28 2,366.00 1,193.10 370.88 9,386.77 4,112.50 607.60 2,100.00 40,610.83 Education 47 Public Works /Engineering: A Look Ahead The DPW /Engineering management team changed dramati- cally in 1987. Walter Tonaszuck, who was department director for five years, resigned in January to accept a position with Middlesex Community College. DPW Manager of Operations /Water & Sewer Superin- tendent Richard E. Spiers succeeded him in April; and shortly after, William P. Hadley was appointed Water & Sewer Superintendent. These changes, along with the 1986 appointments of Joe R. Medlin as Highway Superintendent and James M. McLaughlin as DPW Office Manager /Purchasing Agent, have resulted in greater emphasis on interdivisional communication and cooperation. The team approach extends to staff training. New members of management are required to take evening managerial courses. In addition, foremen, leadmen and members of the office staff have been attending work related courses at Middlesex Community College and other area schools. Water and Waste. Skyrocketing costs of water con- sumption, sewage disposal and rubbish removal make our participation in solid waste management and water conservation programs mandatory. This fall we began a leaf recycling program at the former Hartwell Avenue Landfill, which was open on certain days during October and November for residential disposal of yard wastes. DPW personnel monitored the dumping and stored the material following accepted composting guidelines. When the material reaches a desired state of decomposition it is mixed with street sweepings and rough loam, and then sifted. The final product is loam which is used for DPW projects. Parking. While maintenance and collection of park- ing meters and enforcement of parking regulations is a regular police duty, planning and performing all work on and in the ground for parking as well as administration of all off - street parking are public works tasks. Annual parking permits at three leased and two town -owned areas are sold at the DPW office and the department oversees the contract for parking service at the Meriam Street parking lot, now in its second of a three year agreement (following an initial one -year contract). As shown in the two - year financial summary below of all on and off - street parking, the town parking fund has gained. Receipts FY86 FY87 Meters $ 98,296 $ 85,447 Permit Parking 35,265 34,902 Meriam Street Lot 48,286 46,077 TOTALS $181,847 $166,426 Town Costs FY86 FY87 Leases (off- street permit areas) Meriam Street Lot Misc..Operating Costs Edison Way Resurfacing Improve. Sch. Adm. lot Resurf. Improve. Snow plowing and sanding TOTALS $ 17,000 $ 17,700 57,000 57,000 3,000 3,000 30,347 - - -- ---- 35,000 5,000 14,000 $113,047 $126,700 Showing DPW Equipment. Director Richard Spiers talks to town meeting members on town tour. Equipment, Storm Response. Three 1976 dump trucks were replaced by three 1988 models, adding versa- tility to our heavy equipment. Two of these new trucks are equipped with underneath scraper blades and front plows. The other features a wing plow, as well as a front plow. A skid type loader, with a front end bucket and backhoe and forklift attach- ments, was purchased in the fall of 1987. In addition a diesel powered Bombardier sidewalk tractor replaced a 1963 tractor, and a new rotary mower tractor replaced a 1976 seven -gang reel mower. Finally, two 1978 3/4 ton pickups were traded for a 3/4 ton pickup truck, and a 3/4 ton utility body pickup equipped with a system capable of operating hydraulic tools. The all important snow and ice operation is con- stantly under review. Meetings are held with all personnel before storms to reinforce our plans, and sessions are held after, again with all personnel, to discuss the results. Our goal is always improved performance. Year -round the nearly 100 employees of the depart- ment contribute impressively to the quality and quantity of department work. Thank you all! ENGINEERING Each year the Engineering Department actively seeks state and federal grants as they become available. The following grants were received this year. State Sewer System Grant. We received a grant of $152,572 from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Quality Engineering, Division of Water Pollution Control. These funds are to be used, with $87,993 of town funds appropriated under Article 17 of 1986, to reduce infiltration and inflow (I /I) in the town's sewer collection systems. During the contruction phase of this work, which is expected to begin in the spring of 1988, the collection system will be rehabilitated by the sealing of 87 I/I sources in sewer pipes and manholes, the excavation �.r of ,w: 48 DPW /Engineering and repair of 23 I/I sources in sewer pipes and manholes, and the excavation and replacement of 23 building services. State Water System Grant. We have a grant of $33,700 from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Quality Engineering, Division of Water Supply, which will be matched by town funds appro- priated under Article 18 of 1987. These monies will be used to quantify the amount of unaccounted for water in the town's water system. Phase I, costing $8,800, will be a water audit reviewing consumption records and testing meters to determine the quantity of unaccounted -for water. If the water audit shows that large amounts of water are unaccounted for, the state will have us proceed with Phase II, a Leak Detection Survey. Modern equipment will be used to detect leaks in the system, and the amount of water lost through each leak will be estimated. State funds of $24,900 will be matched by town funds to locate the leaks, and the town will then apply for a state grant to repair any leaks in the system. Massachusetts Department of Public Works Grant. Each year the town receives a Chapter 90 state grant for highway improvements. This year $300,000 of accumulated state grants was combined with $300,000 of town funds to resurface more than five miles of roadways. Contruction Projects. The major construction pro- ject this year was the renovation of the North Lexington Sewage Pumping Station, which cost $78,147 and was funded under Article 18 of 1986. The average daily flow through the pumping station has fallen considerably since Bedford sewage no longer flows through the station. To handle the reduced flow more ecomomically, one of the three large pumps is being removed and replaced by two smaller pumps. The cost of this installation will be recovered in seven years by savings in electrical consumption. Phase II of the Water Main Cleaning and Lining. This year an additional 4,100 feet of 6 -inch cast iron water main was completed in the Manor area and in East Lexington. Traffic Signals costing $69,000 were installed at the Bedford, Hill and Revere street intersection. Recreation Facilities. A third all- purpose playing field and a softball playing field were constructed at Lincoln Field. The cost was $139,500. OPERATIONS The Highway Division is responsible for the safety and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, drains, brooks and the recycling area. This year extensive pothole repair was needed because of heavy snowfall and a wet spring. Excess water, when trapped beneath the pavement causes the asphalt to weaken in many places. Bituminous concrete berms were installed on Grove Street, Cary Avenue, Hamblen Street, Follen Road and the Waltham Street Parking Lot. Drains and catch basins were installed on Smith Avenue, Underwood Avenue, Diana Lane and Lake Street. Road resur- facing played a major role in the highway operation, and five employees attended asphalt pavement seminars to learn new technology and techniques for resurfacing. Snow Removal began early in the winter season of 1986 -87 on the 11th of November. Heavy snow con- tinued through November, December, and January with 62 inches of snow having fallen by the first of February. The Highway Division of the DPW would like to take this opportunity to thank all public works and hired contract personnel for their out- standing contribution to the snow fighting effort. The Equipment Division maintains all DPW, fire and school vehicles, providing all preventive mainte- nance, as well as servicing and major repairs on all equipment. A new Gates hydraulic hose machine was purchased in 1987, enabling the mechanic shop to assemble hoses for all hydraulic devices. An equip- ment reconditioning program has also been started. Older equipment which is not scheduled for near Filling Pot Holes on Massachusetts Avenue. DPW worker Robert Hale. MIT Services 49 DPW /Engineering future replacement is being rehabilitated. To date ten vehicles, including dump and pickup trucks, have been refinished and painted. Water and Sewer Division under William P. Hadley, Division Superintendent, is responsible for 154 miles of water mains in town. There are 9,800 water meters which we maintain and read twice a year. The proper functioning of the 1,500 hydrants in town is also our responsibility. We also have two 106 feet high storage tanks within our system which we maintain. The larger tank is 60 feet in diameter and holds 2.4 million gallons of water. The smaller is 40 feet in diameter and holds 1 million gallons. This amount of water would last less than an "average" day of water consumption in town - 6.6 million gallons in 1986 and over 7 million gallons in 1987, a year of dry summer. On peak water -use day, July 24, Lexington consumed 15 million gallons of water. Total 1987 water metered to town was 2,534,578,000 gallons! This past year 17 water main breaks and eight ser- vice leaks were repaired, and 180 water meters installed or replaced. The water meters for Hanscom Field were tested for accuracy, and 25 fire hydrants were replaced and painted town -wide. The sewer division is responsible for 151 miles of sewer mains and the ten pumping stations within the system. The main station, located off Bedford Street near Route 128, services the entire northwest area of the town with a capacity of 5 million gallons per day. There are a total of 8,300 house connections in Lexington. During the past year we cleaned 45,051 feet of sewer main, repaired seven manholes and renewed eight sewer services. The water /sewer division is responsible for inspect- ing water and sewer services installed by private contractors. It responds to emergency calls for problems such as water breaks and sewer blocks. The costs for water /sewer services and facilities within Lexington as well as for the regional water supply and sewer works of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority are now covered by users paying their town semiannual billings. ADMINISTRATION /FACILITIES In 1987 a number of building and maintenance pro- jects were completed. Two wooden overhead garage doors were replaced by insulated steel doors at the public works mechanic's garage. The paint exhaust system in the DPW paint shop at 201 Bedford Street was upgraded. A new motorized one ton chain fall- - an electric powered lift suspended from a girder- - was installed in the DPW garage storage area. A new metal and glass vestibule was added to the front entrance to the Public Works Building, 201 Bedford Street, and the fire alarm system there upgraded. A new exhaust system for removing hazardous fumes was installed at the DPW garage and the officers area at the Central Fire Station was renovated. Finally, an addition to the Jean Road water tower building was constructed, and a new standby generator installed. 50 Services DPW Water /Sewer Workers repair Concord Avenue after a water main break. The Park Division is responsible for the maintenance and care of all parks and playgrounds, and the historical, recreational and conservation areas of town. In addition it mows all school areas and mows, trims and picks up trash at bicycle paths and conservation areas. Littering of town owned areas has shown little improvement. Besides planting, fertilizing and caring for plant- ings, the park division also maintains town football, soccer and field hockey fields, outdoor track, tennis courts and basketball courts and lines 24 ball fields. It also maintains and operates the center pool and paints bleachers, benches, swings and picnic tables in recreation areas. Finally, when new facilities, such as tot lots or bicycle paths are funded, the division handles the loaming, seeding and grading, and installs equipment. In 1987 a number of recreation and park projects were completed. No. 4 softball infield was made into a complete skin area by applying Red Diamond clay infield mix. The Bowman School soccer field and the girls' hockey field at the center playground were loamed and seeded. The center swimming pools were painted, and 20 new picnic tables purchased. Following repaving of the school administration parking area, long awaited trees and shrubs were planted for screening and beautification. All the Japanese yews at center shopping areas were replaced with shrubs donated by the Lexington Rotary Club, and seven white dogwood trees donated by Seasons Four were planted at Tower Park. Japanese beetles were again a major problem. All areas in direct sunlight were affected, but the worst damage was at the town office buildings. In the spring we plan to replace sod and treat the affected areas with insecticide. The Shade Tree Division is responsible for the care and preservation of all shade trees in public ways and parks. All the trees damaged by Hurricane Gloria in 1987 have been pruned or removed and replaced. Two thousand seedlings were purchased and DPW /Engineering Spring Pruning Along Worthen Road by DPW Shade Tree Division worker. given out to the fourth, fifth and sixth grade Lexington school children during Arbor Day Week to emphasize the importance of trees in everyday living. Dutch Elm disease, which was discovered in Ohio in 1930, is still with us. From a population of approximately 2,000 American elms in 1950, we now have fewer than 600 on public ground. To preserve these trees, we are carrying out a program of sani- tation and spraying, and are systemically injecting key elms. This past year 117 shade trees were planted and over 200 evergreen shurbs. Again in 1987, the Town of Lexington was recognized by the National Arbor Day Foundation as a community which effectively manages its tree resources. The Cemetery Division personnel are responsible for the town cemeteries. In addition to their routine maintenance, this year they completed a 300 -foot extension of the irrigation system in the Sharay Olam sections of Westview Cemetery. At Munroe Cemetery employees reset several monuments and replaced a very large flower urn which had been vandalized. Painting the large fence along Bedford Street at Westview Cemetery is nearly complete. 5777777 77771, 777 T"77MTI Street Lighting 1051 - 1000 Lumen Incandescent 52 - 2500 Lumen Incandescent 3 - 10000 Lumen Incandescent 15 - 2150 Lumen High Pressure Sodium 102 - 4000 Lumen High Pressure Sodium 15 - 9500 Lumen High Pressure Sodium 1925 - 3500 Lumen Mercury Vapor 4 - 6000 Lumen Mercury Vapor 127 - 7000 Lumen Mercury Vapor 382 - 11000 Lumen Mercury Vapor 55 - 20000 Lumen Mercury Vapor 5 - 35000 Lumen Mercury Vapor 1 - 45000 Lumen Mercury Vapor 3737 Total Lamps In Service Traffic Signals Installed Location Bedford Street Hill Street Revere Street Intersection Munroe Cemetery: There were 8 interments. Westview Cemetery: There were 193 interments. One Hundred seventeen (117) grave lots were sold, totalling one hundred ninety -three (193) graves. One hundred seventeen (117) deeds were issued for grave lots, paid in full. One hundred twenty - one (121) foundations for flush markers were approved and markers set. The following funds were collected and forwarded to the Town Collector: Munroe Cemetery Interments (grave openings) $ 1,000 Overtime Charge (Sat., Sun., Holidays) 300 Ash Interments 150 Foundations 225 $ 1,675 Westview Cemetery Sale of Lots $ 39,105 Perpetual Care 47,520 Interments (grave openings) 40,825 Disinterments 750 Ash Interments 2,175 Tent 600 Overtime Charge (Sat., Sun., & Holidays) 5,750 Foundations 8,225 Miscellaneous (flower containers) 650 $145,600 FY87 FY88 PAYROLL 2,283,115 $2,442,097 EXPENSES 2,488,080 2,197,005 CAPITAL APPROPRIATIONS 1,771,500 1,8209000 MWRA ASSESSMENT - SEWER 809,468 930,265 WATER 727,548 866,054 PERSONNEL full time 96 96 part time 15 15 5777777 77771, 777 T"77MTI Street Lighting 1051 - 1000 Lumen Incandescent 52 - 2500 Lumen Incandescent 3 - 10000 Lumen Incandescent 15 - 2150 Lumen High Pressure Sodium 102 - 4000 Lumen High Pressure Sodium 15 - 9500 Lumen High Pressure Sodium 1925 - 3500 Lumen Mercury Vapor 4 - 6000 Lumen Mercury Vapor 127 - 7000 Lumen Mercury Vapor 382 - 11000 Lumen Mercury Vapor 55 - 20000 Lumen Mercury Vapor 5 - 35000 Lumen Mercury Vapor 1 - 45000 Lumen Mercury Vapor 3737 Total Lamps In Service Traffic Signals Installed Location Bedford Street Hill Street Revere Street Intersection Munroe Cemetery: There were 8 interments. 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C Cw .4 = 0 W W M-1 0 Cn 3 3 3 3 w a0 w Co 3 Services 53 Fire Team: Full Steam Readiness, Prevention Lexington Firefighters Demonstrate ladder skills and safety of the belts during department Open House in October. 54 Services FY /86 FY /87 PAYROLL $ 1,729,125 $ 1,832,67_/ EXPENSES 171,956 149,145 CAPITAL EXPENSES 50,000 198,000 PER CAPITA COST 64.27 67.00 PERSONNEL Full Time 61 62 Part Time 1 1 Lexington's two front -page fires, both of regional impact, occurred on adjacent properties off Marrett Road. In the early morning of May 20th a second alarm at the Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School the Lexington Department drew assistance from the fire departments of Hanscom Field, Bedford and Wal- tham. Though damage was heavy, it was confined to the materials storage room on the ground level. The fire was under control in 25 minutes and extin- guished in 45 minutes. The September 3rd fire and explosions at the Boston Edison Company substation next door cut power to 20,000 homes and business, including most of Lexing- ton and parts of three other adjacent communities. Materials and equipment for aircraft fires came from Hanscom Field and Massport, and for the very first time a special foam truck from Boston came to town. Also assisting were men and materials from Woburn and Concord, while Arlington and Waltham covered Lexington. The State Department of Environmental (duality Engineering was called in to assure that no hazardous materials (such as PCBs) were involved. Although the fire was under control in about an hour, the power outages it caused disrupted brisk back -to- school shopping in Lexington center for most of the Saturday afternoon. Fires, Emergencies. This year the Fire Department responded to a total of 2,782 calls for emergency assistance. Of these 1,352 were for emergency ambu- lance service. There was an average of .58 serious tires per month. Our five -year trend shows a growth in total calls and ambulance service. With a stable population and the percentage of elderly increasing, we expect ambulance service to rise modestly for the next several years. Equipment. As a result of favorable town meeting action a contract was signed with Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corporation of Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania to provide a replacement for Engine 3, a 1958 Mack Pumper. Final drawings of the new apparatus have been approved and delivery is expected in spring 1988. This new vehicle will be stationed at lire headquarters. In addition to normal firefighting equipment, it will also carry all of our automobile extrication rescue tools. In November the department received delivery of a new chassis to replace the 1969 bucket truck. The current telescoping boom is being refurbished and remounted in the new vehicle. In addition to ser- vicing our municipal fire alarm wires the new truck also serves as an emergency lighting plant. Fire Emergency Medical Services received a setback when the back -up ambulance made available by the Town of Burlington was removed from service. This action was necessary as it was uneconomical to make needed repairs to the vehicle. During its lifetime the vehicle was important insurance in the event that major repairs removed our vehicle from service. The town will continue to use the Armstrong Ambulance Service as a replacement service for those periods that ours is out of service. The department con- tinues to rely upon both Armstrong and neighboring fire departments for emergency back up service dur- ing simultaneous calls. This year emergency medical technician training em- phasized controlling the spread of infectious dis- eases. Existing procedures were updated and expand- ed to meet current needs. The department has also made available hepatitis B shots as protection for our firefighters. Training. Several of our lieutenants attended a two - week first line supervisors course given in Sudbury by the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy. This is to be followed up by two additional weeks special specialized officer training. The academy also ran a regional pumps and hydraulics course at Lexington headquarters this year. We look forward to even better state -of- the -art training for our firefigh- ters, especially new recruits, with opening of a new academy facility, now under construction in Stow. Hazardous Materials. The federal superfund law has imposed new requirements for reporting the use of hazardous chemicals in the work place. The depart- ment, through the efforts of Lt. Peter Torode, has been successful in getting a major jump on this pro- blem. Inventory lists have been obtained from near- ly every user in the town. A voluntary member of the department's chemical advisory team is currently assessing the list to point out these commodities that are particularly dangerous. The department is also chairing the town's new federally mandated Haz- ardous Planning Committee. Key town officials, along with members of the fire departments chemical advisory team and the town's existing hazardous substance committee, have been organized to address the new regulations. These provisions require in- creased training and planning to deal with hazardous materials incidents. Prevention in Town -Owned Facilities. The depart- ment's fire prevention bureau, under the direction of Assistant Chief John T. McDonough, Jr., has been co- ordinating the testing of town -owned underground storage tanks. Approximately half of our tanks have been tested with none found leaking. Tests on the remaining tanks are being scheduled. Tanks that are found defective will be removed and replaced. Because of the age of some storage tanks, this testing will continue on an ongoing basis in accord- ance with state regulations. At the end of the summer the department was involved in acceptance testing of the newly installed smoke detector systems in the town's school buildings. Each alarm device was activated using artificial smoke and defective equipment was replaced by the contractor. Several alarm malfunctions were experienced during the first few weeks of operation, but these have now subsided. Department Educational Programs continue to stress that smoke detectors are the first line of defense in residential fires. The department provides ad- vice on optimum locations for detectors. Ongoing maintenance of detectors as well as household escape strategies are urged for all so that serious injury or fatality can be avoided. During the year longtime firefighter Eugene T. Muller retired under the provisions of the Heart Law. He was appointed to the department in 1960. Firefighters Rescue Resident's Furnace. Over one and a half feet of water from a heavy spring rain- storm had flooded this basement. Services 55 1 W WA ffA MMM MMMMMMIME ��.1 MIMMMMMIMM ME ME ME MENEWA ME ME MMEMEMEVA MMMIMMMMF. MEMEMMEN MMMMMMMfA MMMMMMIMM MIEN M Maim MEM M MEMMEME MMMUMMMM ■O■ ■t detector systems in the town's school buildings. Each alarm device was activated using artificial smoke and defective equipment was replaced by the contractor. Several alarm malfunctions were experienced during the first few weeks of operation, but these have now subsided. Department Educational Programs continue to stress that smoke detectors are the first line of defense in residential fires. The department provides ad- vice on optimum locations for detectors. Ongoing maintenance of detectors as well as household escape strategies are urged for all so that serious injury or fatality can be avoided. During the year longtime firefighter Eugene T. Muller retired under the provisions of the Heart Law. He was appointed to the department in 1960. Firefighters Rescue Resident's Furnace. Over one and a half feet of water from a heavy spring rain- storm had flooded this basement. Services 55 Fire TYPE OF ALARM: Boxes Mutual Aid Total Calls 634 Stills 114 Ambulance 2182 682 1352 ALARMS RECEIVED VIA Misc. Buildings 3 Church 21 Central Station 49 Passerby /Verbal 1 Dialer Alarm 0 Police 0 Digial Dialer O Radio 9 Master Box 302 Street Box 37 16 Rooming House 39 Libraries /Museum Telephone 1215 BOX ALARM RESPONSES(FULL 0 SHIFT RESPONSES) Mercantile Fixed ProDerty Use: Apartment 38 Misc. Buildings 3 Church 21 Miscellaneous 5 Condominium 9 Nursing Care Facility 43 Dwellings 151 Office Building 85 Filling Stations 2 Outside Fires 5 Garage 0 Recreation Facility 2 Hazardous Materials 1 Research Facility 56 Hospitals 31 Restaurant 2 Hotel /Motel 16 Rooming House 39 Libraries /Museum 10 School 45 Manufacturing 0 Utility Property 1 Mercantile 29 0 Mobile Property Use: Aircraft 0 Trailers Automobile 6 Trucks Motor Vehicle Vans Accidents Misc. Causes of Alarms: Accidental 52 Faulty Alarm System: Smoke Detector 281 Workmen on System 2 Other 2 Fire 6b Food on Stove 36 Honest latent 5 Malicious False Alarm: Street Box 32 Master Box 21 Telephone 5 Miscellaneous Smoke Condition: Oil Burner Electrical Other Odors Smoke Sprinkler Systems: Water Surge Workmen Others Causes Broken Pipe 2 0 0 0 5 30 32 19 32 4 2 4 4 Still Alarms (Single fire company responses:) Animal Rescue 3 Honest Intent 9 Assistance Z2 Investigate Systems 49 Automobile 60 Investigations 114 Bomb Threat 3 Lockouts /Lockins 81 Bus Fire 0 Motor Veh. Accidents 1 Burning Complaints 6 Needless 1 Dump 0 Outside Brush 95 Dumpster 4 Property Protection 109 Edison Emergency 74 Still Box 1b False Still 3 Truck Fire 2 Hazardous Materials 10 Wash Down 20 FIRE MUTUAL AID From Lexington: 114 Into Lexington: 98 Arlington 15 Arlington 13 Bedford 33 Bedford 9 Belmont 2 Belmont 0 Burlington 7 Boston 1 Hanscom Air Base 2 Burlington 1 Lincoln 2 Concord 1 Somerville 1 Hanscom Air Base 1 Waltham 47 Lincoln 0 Watertown 1 Massport i Winchester 2 Somerville 0 Waltham 58 Winchester 5 Woburn 2 AMBULANCE MUTUAL AID From Lexington 26 Into Lexington: 84 Bedford 11 Arlington 1 Belmont 1 Armstrong Service 10 Burlington 11 Bedford 54 Lincoln 2 Belmont 1 Woburn 1 Burlington 13 Hanscom I Lincoln 5 Woburn 1 UI:'17MT111C I IZCIIT•'n Blasting 22 Propane 12 Misc. 30 Smoke Detector 596 Oil Burner 178 ESTIMATED FIRE LOSS Loss Paid — Buildings /Vehicles $728,685. A Traffic Jam for N. Lexington Roads The North Lexington Road Improvement Study Committee was established by the selectmen in 1985 to help resolve conflicting road and traffic design issues for the Bedford Street /Hartwell Avenue /Route 128 area. The committee communicates between town staff, selectmen and neighborhood groups. In 1987 the town negotiated what was believed to be an acceptable compromise on the design for upgrading 56 Services Bedford Street. After review of the engineering drawings, the State DPW gave approval of the design, but with caveats that were not acceptable to the committee or to North Lexington residents. As a result, the town and the state remain at an impasse over the issue of access to Eldred Street. At the present time the state is re— evaluating town traffic studies, and a proposal to scale down the project is being considered. Traffic Safety Advisors Goad for Action The Traffic Safety Advisory Committee makes recom- mendations to the selectmen and the town manager in response to citizen requests for changes and addi- tions to traffic controls. The committee is com- posed of the police chief and the director of public works or their designees, and five citizens appoin- ted by the board of selectmen. Items are placed on the committee's agenda by the selectmen or the town manager. In the first eleven months of 1987, the committee dealt with 25 referred requests in five meetings. Citizen proponents for each area of concern are always specifically invited to attend and partici- pate in discussions. Most requests are for stop signs or for other traffic control measures. The most significant deliberations of this year involved suggested traffic control steps in and around the town center, to improve traffic flow and availabil- ity of parking. Typical of the requests received was a petition from the Whipple Hill neighborhood on through traffic. As a result of meeting with the neighbors, stop signs were installed at various intersections and a traffic island placed at Russell and Whipple Roads. Among other committee recommendations was one for a new sidewalk on Marrett Road between Kendall and Stedman roads. The sidewalk is expected to be con- structed in the spring of 1988. Traffic Safety Advisory Committee. L /R: Peter Chalpin, Chairman; Sgt. Robert Raposa; Robert Trask; Myla Kabat -Zinn; Dr. Eric Clarke. Absent: William Mix. Police Manual Policy Committee Spotlights Training The Police Manual Policy Committee, including Chief Furdon and Captain Taylor, reviewed proposed changes to the police manual, and discussed training depart- ment personnel as well as legislation relating to holding facilities for people in custody. Presently appointees receive 14 weeks of training at a police academy. Upon completion of the course the Police Manual Policy Committee. L /R: William Hays, Edith Flynn, Chief Paul Furdon, Capt. Philip Taylor, Gerald McLeod, William J. Dailey III, Chairman. new member goes on duty for a one -year probationary period. After that, each member of the department participates in a one -week in- service training pro- gram each year. In addition, anyone in the depart- ment who is promoted to higher rank is required to attend a command training course for three weeks. The training program now in place in our department compares favorably with that of other towns. Recent legislation requires that persons held in custody be monitored, and that holding areas be maintained in a manner to reduce the possibility of a prisoner's causing harm to him or herself. Physical changes have been made to Lexington's cells and our procedures for monitoring persons in custody exceed safety measure mandated by state statutes. The committee has also begun preliminary discussions on whether to seek accreditation for the police department from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. This is a lengthy proce- dure which requires the department to meet standards promulgated by this national organization. The committee will attempt to determine whether the costs involved in the accreditation process and the results which may be expected from such accredita- tion warrant a recommendation that the accreditation process go forward. a Services 57 Police Train, Enforce and Educate to Cut Crime Staging a Demonstration Arrest. Booking Officer Instruction on Safe Handling of Firearms. Police Joseph O'Leary; Dispatcher William Ryan playing per- range officer Sgt. Robert Raposa shows Patrolman son being arrested; Sgt. George Anderson arresting. Charles Crayton and Cadet Paul Doherty. FY 86 FY 87 PAYROLL $1,808,618 $1,982,563 EXPENSES 227,445 230,796 PERSONNEL Full Time 57 59 Part Time 5 5 For the Police Department 1987 saw heavy emphasis placed on training. Each officer attended a one week in- service training program designed as a re- fresher course covering the most important aspects of police work. In addition, selected officers attended one day seminars which addressed sensitive public and police issues such as civil rights, sexu- al abuse of children, domestic violence, police ethics and prevention of suicide within municipal lockups. Since the police must be continually on their toes and must deal with procedures such as apprehension of suspects and use of firearms, constant internal training is essential. In November Chief Furdon met with the Police Manual Policy Committee to discuss the importance of the manual as a training tool for many police tasks including search and seizure, the use of deadly force and high speed pursuit. Crime in Lexington. It is most gratifying to report a decrease in residential burglaries and auto theft for the second consecutive year. Residential bur- glaries are down by 46 percent from last year, and the monetary value of property stolen in these bur- glaries was more than 59 percent below last year's level. Auto theft decreased by 27 percent, although incidents of larceny showed an overall increase. Alcohol and drug use by drivers of all ages contin- ues to cause problems. Furthermore, we have ob- served that abuse of these substances contributes to many crimes, especially the chronic problem of sense- less vandalism. Substance abuse education is an im- TOWN OF LEXINGTON 1987 CRIME CLOCK 12 12 12 12 1.2 0.9 9 0.2 3 9 $1,172.64 3 9 EVERY DAY 3 9 EVERY DAY 3 EVERY DAY EVERY DAY VALUE OF BURGLARIES STOLEN PROPERTY LARCENIES SERIOUS OFFENSES 58 Services VALUE OF PROPERTY STOLEN RECOVERED - -- 2.0 y Z 1.5 z 2 1.0 a J 0 0 0.5 1980 '81 '82 '83 '84 '85 '86 '87 Police portant crime prevention measure. For this reason the police department's crime prevention offcer, Joseph O'Leary, is a permanent member of the youth commission. He acts as a technical advisor to young members who present substance abuse education in the Lexington school system. The Detective Bureau's excellent follow -up investi- gations of residential burglaries produced a sharp increase in arrests for this offense and a correspon- ding increased clearance rate. The outstanding work done by this bureau in solving many of these crimes is, no doubt, largely responsible for the decrease in residential burglaries that we have experienced this year. Detectives continue to increase their knowledge and awareness of crime analysis by participating in regional detective meetings. Early notice of area crime trends assists the police department in formu- lating plans for crime prevention and directed patrol. Patrol officers responded to nearly 13,000 com- plaints and calls for assistance in 1987. Each response to every call is required by law to be placed chronologically in the police department's daily journal. Formerly, individual officers were assigned responsibility for logging the calls which they had responded to. This year a new procedure has centralized this task, making it the responsibil- ity of the desk officer to record all journal en- tries. This change in procedure is expected to add an estimated 30 hours of patrol time per week, al- lowing officers to perform more important public service duties. In addition, the new centralized procedure sets the stage for the eventual computer- ization of the daily journal. Auxiliary Police have been established this year in Lexington, beginning with three dedicated volunteers New Auxiliary Police study the manual. L /R: Cap- tain Philip Taylor, Audrey Goodis, Daniel Burns, Christin Worcester. now fully ready for commission as 1988 begins. Each attended reserve officers' training for six hours every Saturday from September through December. These graduates of the Massachusetts Criminal Jus- tice Training Council course will soon be extending police coverage of duties like traffic details and security checks that are not directly involved with law enforcement. Traffic Safety efforts have increased the number of citations for hazardous motor vehicle violations in SERIOUS OFFENSES INVESTIGATIONS ARRESTS ACCIDENTS KNOWN TO POLICE COMPLAINTS REPORTS INCLUDING SUMMONSES FINES 1986 1987 $1 29,140 $144,155 18 9000 1600 6000 O 14 7000 1500 OFFENSES 12 6000 1400 BURGLARY N N 0 p 10 f 5000 4000 1300 8 1200 N W 6 3000 2000 1100 LARCENY 1000 4 1000 � 0 A O OD N 01 r AUTO THEFT ® HB M) ® ® 1980 '81 12 '83 '84 '85 '88 '87 1980 '81 '82 '83 '84'85 '86 '87 '81 '82 '83 '84 45 '86 '87 '81 '82 '83 '84 '85 '88 ' 1980 1980 Services 59 Police 1987. Much of the increased enforcement was applied walk violations. We are firmly committed to traffic in Lexington center. Stepped -up enforcement has safety education, and we hope that our enforcement emphasized prohibited U -turns and pedestrian cross efforts will help make Lexington a better community. TRAFFIC OFFENSES locally and Misc. Motor Vehicle 190 recovered locally .................... 2 Violation .......... 4,703 NON locally and Parking Violations .. 6,680 RESIDENT RESIDENT TOTAL FINES Operating to Endanger 23 37 60 $ 0 Oper, after Revocation of License 16 64 80 75 Operating Uninsured Vehicle 23 66 89 100 Operating Unregistered Vehicle 67 188 255 15,200 Operating W/O License 28 72 100 625 Operating W/O Valid Sticker 57 144 201 8,420 Operating Under Influence 30 82 112 0 Hit and Run Personal /Property 13 14 27 0 Refusing to Stop 6 12 18 100 Speeding 583 1266 1849 81,330 Law of the Road Violation 184 409 593 9,965 Town Ordinance Violation 77 332 409 5,905 Traffic Signal Violation 97 350 447 7,795 Stop Sign Violation 34 49 83 1,360 School Bus Law Violation 5 8 13 440 Allow Improper Person to Operate 1 4 5 100 Using MV without Authority 3 1 4 0 U Turn Violation 54 138 192 3,080 Improper Equipment Violation 0 3 3 75 Oper. W/O Registration in Poss 8 25 33 525 Oper. W/O License in Possession 28 46 74 1,410 Pedestrian in Crosswalk Violation 47 143 190 3,270 Miscellaneous Traffic Violation 74 135 209 4,380 MV Homicide 1 0 1 0 TOTAL 1,459 3,588 5,047 $ 144,155 MOTOR VEHICLES RECOVERED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT SUMMARY Motor Vehicles stolen locally and Misc. Motor Vehicle 190 recovered locally .................... 2 Violation .......... 4,703 Motor Vehicles stolen locally and Parking Violations .. 6,680 recovered in orther jurisdictions .... 19 Persons Injured ..................... 373 April .............................. 114 Parking Meter 3 Motor Vehicles stolen out of town Violations .......... 2,280 and recovered locally ................ 17 Pedestrians Injured ................. 24 MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT ANALYSIS MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS MONTHLY Daytime Accidents ................... 1096 January ............................ 190 Nightime Accidents .................. 316 February ........................... 117 Personal Injury Accidents ........... 262 March .............................. 105 Persons Injured ..................... 373 April .............................. 114 Fatal Accidents ..................... 3 May . ............................... 100 Persons Killed ...................... 3 June ............................... 112 Pedestrians Injured ................. 24 July ............................... 101 Pedestrians Killed .................. 2 August ............................. 106 Motor Vehicle vs Bike ............... 27 September .......................... 112 Motor Vehicle vs Fixed Object ....... 105 October ............................ 118 Motor Vehicle vs Motor Vehicle ...... 1280 November ........................... 123 December ........................... 114 TOTAL 1987 ACCIDENTS 60 Services 1412 Police O, O, N n O 2 Ln M O, .-� O � M u'1 In d ,O w O, Ul w d '7 ,O a, ^-� .T •--� n T •--� -7 N .-� U1 ,OI Ul I� M O, ^+ �7 �, �7 CO N � Q 7 l •--� 1� .r M .-+ O L1 T EH'1 O F O z o z w O A 7 O ,O O ,O -7 M -7 �Y N O, N N u'1 ,O N Z F-I •--� Ln M N N N N M •• f�n] N y dj PG ,u y z _ N u'1 N M M N m • •rl y r-1 PH] � FL y w O U y G • y O G O w m v v v bo >, 44 CO C w y O v 7 CO 'C7 C y C u boyr4 u m G >, 1.1 . to -4 •.a m O u y .-I Cn U C L w rn b0 'O a w a m w : v 0 m •.� u .a v m y O C W V) C a) y y L G +� C v >. bo O. 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Kate Fricker; James Chambers; Jacquelyn Ward; Mary Miley; Judy Marshall; Robert Fantasia, Chairman; DPW /Engineering Director Richard Spiers. Because of the major environmental and budget prob- lems involved in the collection and disposal of solid and household hazardous wastes, the selectmen appointed a Waste Management Task Force in August. Its charge is to develop comprehensive waste manage- ment programs for the town. The task force is studying recycling, household haz- ardous waste, composting and solid waste. It also has the latitude to investigate other areas if time permits. The task force meets monthly. 62 Services Its members worked along with the League of Women Voters and the health department on the town's sixth annual hazardous waste collection in October. This event netted 66 55- gallon drums of wastes at the cost of $20,000. Over 310 residents attended. Costs were reduced by the decanting of the waste paints collected. This method reduced what might have been 70 drums of paint down to seven. The number of barrels of automotive batteries were also reduced from eight to zero, by recycling them through the J.P. Carroll Company. Applications have been submitted for a state grant to help offset the cost of this year's collection, and also for a grant under a program to encourage innovative collection methodologies. Hopefully a pilot program to deal with paints only will come from this effort. Lexington's collection program was cited in a number of national magazines, includ- ing The EPA Journal, Waste Age Magazine, Public Works and the 1987 edition of Alternatives to Landfilline Household Toxics. The health director continues to serve on the State Department of Environmental Management /Department of Environmental Quality Engineering Joint Task Force. He was elected chairman of this committee and helped in the development of a household hazardous waste conference, held in September. The new task force, whose members are listed in the directory section of this report, will seek more continuity in handling all forms of Lexington's solid waste. At Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. L: Health Department Sanitarian Barbara O'Donnell checks in vehicles. Below: DPW workers L /R: John Sweitzer, Eric Huoppi, Dale Thompson, Jim Fogg, Jim Hankins. A Year of Many Changes for Health FY 86 FY 87 PAYROLL $77,623 $73,102 EXPENSES 20,170 16,927 PERSONNEL Full Time 3 3 Part Time 1 1 In contrast to last year's organizational stability, 1987 was a year of change for the Board of Health and Health Department due to the loss of several key people. Board of Health Chairman Howard B. Asarkof passed away suddenly in March. Although he was a new mem- ber of the Board, he contributed much during his tenure. Howard was always interested in public health, and he will be missed. His place was filled by Dr. Linda Roemer. Dr. Roemer was a past board member and brings to the office a background in health administration. Shortly after her appoint- ment she was elected Chairperson. Dorothy Chase was promoted to the position of secre- tary, replacing Mary Smith who retired. Lorraine Salto was appointed to the position of department clerk. Finally, Barbara O'Donnell was appointed to the position of Public Health Sanitarian full time. This marks the first time that the department has had a full -time sanitarian. She replaces Jacqueline Selway who resigned to take a position in the pri- vate sector. Significant 1987 Health and Environmental Programs Swimming and Bathing Places. Swimming pools and the "Old Res" were rigorously inspected. Water samples were collected. When non - compliance was found, en- forcement action, including closure, was taken. A growing problem is the shortage of qualified people to work as lifeguards. Food Service Inspections increased this year. Sev- eral new establishments opened in 1987 and a number of others were renovated. The current shortage of qualified food service workers is a matter of concern. Over 20 Development Proposals, both residential and commercial, were reviewed for health concerns. Radon Gas Hazards were the subject of several calls and complaints from the public. While the depart- ment does not have the capacity to perform actual tests for radon, we do provide literature on the subject to residents. Tests results in this area that we are aware of do not show radon to be a prob- lem in Lexington. Individual testing is needed, however, to make accurate determinations in specific situations. Asbestos Hazards in the home and workplace continue to be a significant problem. New state regulations that go into effect in 1988 will involve the Depart- ment more in asbestos control. Over 80 permits were issued in 1987 for abatement of asbestos hazards. Board of Health. Donald Goldmann, M.D.; Stan Finkelstein, M.D.; Barbara O'Donnell, Sanitarian; Dorothy Chase, Secretary; George Smith, Health Director; Linda Roemer, Chairman. A Mammography Clinic, a first -time event, offered town employees and citizens opportunity for early detection of breast cancer at modest cost. Spon- sored by the Board of Health, the Council on Aging and Mobile Diagnostics, Inc., in October, the screening was utilized by 30 women. Considered well received, this program is likely to be repeated in the future. Non - Smoking Regulations ranked high on the board's agenda throughout the year. It worked to strengthen clean air regulations. Improvements were proposed to food service establishment requirements, and a new by -law on smoking restrictions in the workplace will be proposed to the 1988 Town Meeting. The board wishes to thank other town boards and operating departments for their cooperation and assistance during the past year. Special thanks go to Harold Millican of Swim "90," Inc., John A. Locke, Robert 0. Mailloux and Walter Galvin, Health Directors in Brookline, Waltham and Arlington for their help during the year. Highlights of 1987 • The Sixth Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection helped over 300 residents dispose of toxic materials from their homes. • The Board of Health sponsored two training ses- sions on AIDS for police and fire personnel and other town employees. • Choke saving training was provided for food hand- lers to help meet the State mandate on training; 125 people were certified. • Demolition of the fire - gutted building was com pleted alleviating related health, safety and envi- ronmental concerns in the Center. • Environmental accidents caused the discharge of paint and oil to catch basins, leaking underground Services 63 Board of Health residential and commercial tanks, and a significant spill of 9000 gallons of fuel oil at Routes 128 and 2A. The large spill on Route 128 occurred in Febru- ary, and is still being cleaned up at year's end. • Minuteman Vocational School Fire caused health and safety worries after an early morning fire in May forced the school to close for a time. Communicable Diseases Reported 1985 1986 1987 Animal bites .................. 60 47 38 Campylobacter ................. 2 7 11 Chicken Pox ................... 5 20 17 Giardiasis .................... 1 3 9 Hepatitis ..................... 3 4 5 Measles ....................... 1 2 0 Meningitis .................... 4 1 2 Salmonella .................... 19 15 7 Scarlet Fever ................. 0 0 0 Shigella Flexneri ............. 2 1 0 Strep Throat .................. 22 9 0 Tuberculosis .................. 2 2 2 Yersiniosis ................... 0 1 0 Sexually Trans'd Diseases (STD's) 3 20 12 Gonorrhea .................... 1 12 6 Syphillis ..................... 2 2 1 Chlamydia ..................... 0 6 5 Immunization Clinics 811 1170 850 Temporary food service........ 40 50 30 Flu clinic - town employees... 88 54 51 Flu clinic - chronically ill.. 21 18 26 Flu clinic - 65+ years........ 503 618 573 Rabies clinic for dogs........ 199 200 200 Diagnostic Clinics 200 298 293 Police Lock- up ................ 2 4 2 Glaucoma eye screening........ 200 298 293 Annual Flu Clinic. 64 Services • Sanitation Guidelines for Food Service at Church and Social Functions, our brochure, was selected for use by the Saskatchewan, Canada, Health Department. • The Annual Flu Clinic was well attended again this year. Over 1200 doses of flu vaccine were administered or distributed to the elderly and nurs- ing home populations. Additional Clinics 1985 1986 1987 Influenza clinic .............. 1 1 1 Elderly clinics ............... 58 55 58 Rabies clinic ................. 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 229 227 128 Maternity ..................... 3 0 0 Newborn ....................... 0 0 0 Premature ..................... 1 0 1 Elderly Health Promotion...... 201 200 72 Communicable Disease.......... 20 26 53 Tuberculosis follow- up........ 4 1 2 Environmental Statistics 654 705 806 Day care centers - kitchens... 15 15 15 Day care centers - lead paint. 4 4 4 Food service estab.- kitchens. 232 240 251 Mobile food servers........... 16 18 16 Temporary food service........ 40 50 30 Theaters ...................... 6 6 6 Housing Inspections........... 28 38 35 Structures condem'd /demolished 1 1/0 1/0 rehabilitated...... 0 1 1 Summer Day Camps .............. 8 8 8 Police Lock- up ................ 2 4 2 Occupied buildings............ 55 58 53 Lead paint inspections........ 15 8 6 Insufficient or no heat....... 18 10 8 Nursing home inspections...... 10 10 8 Rest home inspections......... 2 2 2 Public, semi - public pools and the "Old Res " ............... 151 145 140 Asbestos ...................... 51 65 112 Environmental Samples Collected 658 694 652 Milk samples collec'd /analyzed 20 20 15 Pool water samples bacterial analyses... 311 325 310 Pool water samples chemical analyses 260 280 260 Drinking wtr chemical analyses 5 5 4 Bacterial swab testing........ 15 15 10 Food samples collec'd /analyzed 25 22 25 Asbestos related .............. 22 27 28 Board of Health /Mosquito Control The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project conducts a program in Lexington consisting of mosquito and wetland surveillance, larval mosquito control, water mnagement and public education. The project main- tains the capacity to control adult mosquitoes should Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) pose a risk to area residents. The monitoring program covers wetlands where mosqui- toes breed and can be controlled. Larval mosquito population data are collected by field crews during spring and summer control operations. Adult mosqui- to populations are recorded regularly at three sites in Lexington. These data help determine need for control, and are used by the State Public Health Department to monitor species associated with EEE. Larval control is aimed at the immature aquatic stage of mosquitoes in shallow stagnant water, and uses the biologicals BTi and Arosurf. Approximately 54 1/2 wetland acres were treated this year when high densities of larvae were detected. Water management reduces mosquitoes by eliminating unnecessary stagnant water. Existing ditches are cleared in wetlands where blockages have accumulated and caused poor drainage. Project crews cleaned 2,628 feet of ditch near Barberry Road in 1987. Although these ditches are located in Lexington, Waltham contributed 50% of the expense because the site is next to a densely populated area of Waltham. A project crew also maintained a 537 foot segment of ditch which drains a wetland located east of Turning Mill Road. Finally, the project continued its efforts to inform Lexington residents on mosquitoes and EEE by contact between the health department and the local media and by responding to citizen inquiries. In 1986 the project began receiving funding from Hanscom AFB to control mosquitoes breeding on the perimeter of the base. All control work done in Lexington with this funding is in addition to the work described above. During the past year, biolog- ical larvicides were used in wetland areas west of Rte. 128 and south of Bedford Street. The project also conducted an aerial application of BTi granules (a biological) over 54 acres of Tophet Swamp in April 1987. In addition to mosquito control, the project under- took a brief survey in the East Middlesex district to determine whether the tick species, Ixode dammini, which is the vector for Lyme disease, was present. Since no ticks of this species were found, it can be assumed that the disease does not pose a significant threat to area residents. George Smith, Jr., continued as Mosquito Commis- sioner for 1987. zs Services 65 1985 1986 1987 1985 1986 1987 Licenses & Permits 650 677 718 Complaints & Nuisances 698 763 749 Animal permits (inc's. poultry) 32 30 30 Environmental complaints: Burial permits ................ 119 164 150 Air pollution............... 31 25 22 Installers /disposal works..... 6 8 14 Water pollution ............. 22 30 85 Food establishment permits.... 130 134 139 Noise pollution ............. 15 12 10 Mobile food servers........... 7 8 4 Epidemiological investigation: Funeral directors licenses.... 3 3 3 Food borne .................. 40 40 31 Market registrations.......... 20 22 21 Water borne ................. 10 25 12 Milk license - dealer's....... 7 6 7 Food service establishments: Milk license - store.......... 90 79 78 Restaurants ................. 45 52 48 Milklicense - vehicle........ 5 5 5 Markets ..................... 31 28 20 Motel license ................. 3 3 3 Drainage (water /sewer)........ 33 35 28 Nursing home certification.... 4 4 4 Housing complaints............ 28 38 26 Portable toilet permit........ 5 5 5 Garbage /rubbish complaints.... 140 150 148 Recreation camp permit........ 2 2 2 Rodents ....................... 31 38 35 Rubbish disposal permit....... 30 27 31 Sewage disposal ............... 12 15 12 Sewage disposal permit........ 13 14 22 Food, milk & drinking water... 67 81 75 Swimming pools (to operate) ... 20 20 20 Mosquitoes & biting insects... 97 88 85 Wading pools .................. 8 6 6 Swimming pools................ 18 16 20 Whirlpools .................... 1 1 1 Drugs & devices............... 30 30 28 Septic tank installation: Smoking in restaurants........ 6 12 6 Repair ...................... 3 3 3 Insect infestations........... 42 48 58 New ......................... 1 1 1 Syringe permits ............... 1 1 1 Trailer permits (temporary) ... 3 1 2 Frozen desserts ............... 5 4 3 Catering permits .............. 8 14 12 Temporary food permits........ 76 44 30 Methyl alcohol license........ 25 22 22 Rest home certification....... 1 1 1 Asbestos removal plans........ 22 48 97 The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project conducts a program in Lexington consisting of mosquito and wetland surveillance, larval mosquito control, water mnagement and public education. The project main- tains the capacity to control adult mosquitoes should Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) pose a risk to area residents. The monitoring program covers wetlands where mosqui- toes breed and can be controlled. Larval mosquito population data are collected by field crews during spring and summer control operations. Adult mosqui- to populations are recorded regularly at three sites in Lexington. These data help determine need for control, and are used by the State Public Health Department to monitor species associated with EEE. Larval control is aimed at the immature aquatic stage of mosquitoes in shallow stagnant water, and uses the biologicals BTi and Arosurf. Approximately 54 1/2 wetland acres were treated this year when high densities of larvae were detected. Water management reduces mosquitoes by eliminating unnecessary stagnant water. Existing ditches are cleared in wetlands where blockages have accumulated and caused poor drainage. Project crews cleaned 2,628 feet of ditch near Barberry Road in 1987. Although these ditches are located in Lexington, Waltham contributed 50% of the expense because the site is next to a densely populated area of Waltham. A project crew also maintained a 537 foot segment of ditch which drains a wetland located east of Turning Mill Road. Finally, the project continued its efforts to inform Lexington residents on mosquitoes and EEE by contact between the health department and the local media and by responding to citizen inquiries. In 1986 the project began receiving funding from Hanscom AFB to control mosquitoes breeding on the perimeter of the base. All control work done in Lexington with this funding is in addition to the work described above. During the past year, biolog- ical larvicides were used in wetland areas west of Rte. 128 and south of Bedford Street. The project also conducted an aerial application of BTi granules (a biological) over 54 acres of Tophet Swamp in April 1987. In addition to mosquito control, the project under- took a brief survey in the East Middlesex district to determine whether the tick species, Ixode dammini, which is the vector for Lyme disease, was present. Since no ticks of this species were found, it can be assumed that the disease does not pose a significant threat to area residents. George Smith, Jr., continued as Mosquito Commis- sioner for 1987. zs Services 65 Board of Health /Biosafety Committee on rDNA Lexington Biosafety Committee on rDNA Technology. L /R: Iclal Hartman, Chairman; George Smith, Health Director; Dan Fenn; Harry orf. The Lexington Biosafety Committee (LBSC) was estab- lished by Board of Health regulations to oversee the use of rDNA technology within the town. The LBSC also advises the board on the issuance of rDNA per- mits, as well as on relevant regulatory and techno- An Open Letter to All Dogs in Town Purebreds and mutts, behave! Don't drive Dog Officer Kathy Fox and your neighbors up the wall so that the police have to hold a hearing about you. Luckily most dogs and owners make peace first; only three hearings had to be held in 1987. Dogs, stick up for your right to be legally tagged! You need a rabies tag and certificate to get your license tag. So if you are six months or older, be right there at a health department annual spring rabies clinic when your immunization wears out every three years. In the June 1987 clinic 202 of your species were vaccinated at modest cost to their owners. The more four - legged pets who get so pro- tected, the fewer health hazards in town. Another caveat: if you are unleashed or lost, Fox will get you. If the weather is frigid and you are especially well- mannered, the dog officer might bring you into town offices with her. If not, don't despair; the animal truck isn't so bad and it will take you to that nice animal shelter for homeless dogs on Westview Street. Your owner can reclaim you for a fee of $28 plus $3 a day board the first time this happens and $53 plus board the second time. If your former owner doesn't come, a new one can find and adopt you for a small fee. This local 66 Services logical changes. This year the committee met with representatives from three companies interested in establishing facilities in Lexington. The first company, Genetics Institute, Inc., of Cambridge was ultimately issued a permit to operate at the Ledgemont Research Center. The second, Amer- ican BioTechnologies, Inc., chose not to locate in Lexington. The third, Repligen Sandoz Research Cor- poration, filed a preliminary application for an rDNA permit. At year's end it was in the review process with LBSC and the board of health. As a result of the permit issued to Genetics Insti- tute, a company biosafety committee (IBC) was estab- lished. The health director and a Lexington resi- dent, Charlotte Perry- Dougherty, were appointed community representatives to this committee. LBSC membership continued as last year with the ex- ception of Dr. Donald Goldmann, who was appointed to the committee after the death of Dr. Howard Asarkof. animal shelter must be far -famed because of the 22 dog adoptions in 1987, only three went to homes in Lexington! Checking a Stray Dog at the Shelter. Kathie Fox, Dog officer. Animal Control ANIMAL CONTROL STATISTICS FY 86 FY 87 PAYROLL $18,522 $20,850 EXPENSES 7,655 8,155 PERSONNEL Full Time 1 1 1985 1986 1987 Licensed canine ............... Dogs immunized for Rabies at clinic..... Animal Bites 2349 199 57 2215 260 47 2210 202 38 Canine ........................ 48 35 36 Feline ........................ 5 7 2 Other ......................... 4 5 0 Inspection of Livestock 979 944 696 Horses ........................ 47 32 31 Beef Cattle ................... 4 3 4 Goats ......................... 17 18 30 Deer .......................... 11 11 18 Lab facilities ................ 2 2 1 Barns and facilities.......... 45 24 22 Poultry ....................... 48 20 12 Removing a Leaking Fuel Tank to halt further damage to the environment. Canine Data 1985 1986 1987 Violations .................... 361 472 208 Leash law violations........ 146 160 78 Unlicensed dog violations... 215 312 130 Unlicensed dog notices........ 979 944 696 Complaints of violations filed in Concord District Court... 300 312 -- Complaints 618 595 669 Dogs biting or menacing....... 60 27 40 Pack of dogs .................. 2 3 2 Dog hearings in accordance with Chapter 140............ 2 1 3 Lost or stray dogs reported... 194 205 210 Dogs picked up and redeemed at shelter .................. 146 122 55 Dogs killed by cars........... 9 5 3 Dogs cared for at kennel...... 146 160 78 Dogs released to Humane Society 20 15 1 Dogs adopted .................. 19 27 21 Cats adopted .................. 6 5 1 Dogs to Red Acre Hearing Dog Center ...................... -- -- -- Various other complaints...... 14 25 255 Oil Spill from Overturned Tank Truck on the Route 128 to 2 -A ramp dumped an estimated 9,000 gallons of fuel into the Hobbs Brook basin (Cambridge water supply) watershed on February 17. Only quick con- tainment action and freezing weather prevented con- tamination of the reservoir. Cleanup was still underway as 1987 ended. Services 67 Town Meeting Buys Commercial Zoning Planning Board. Robert Bowyer, Planning Director; Jennie Rawski, Assistant Planner; Sally Peters, Secre- tary; Judith Uhrig, Chairman; Karsten Sorensen; Martha Wood; Eleanor Klauminzer; David Williams. FY 86 FY 87 PAYROLL $63,989 $80,301 EXPENSES $5,775 $8,135 PERSONNEL Full Time 3 3 Passage of the Board's comprehensive commercial revision to the Zoning By -Law (ZBL), and a Housing Resolution by the 1987 Town Meeting established the Planning Board's priorities for 1987. Comprehensive Commercial Zoning Revision. Town meeting approved by a 130 -26 vote a major overhaul of all sections of the Zoning By -law dealing with commercial development. The revision replaces provisions that were at least 25 years old and a set of districts that were a holdover from the pre -World War II era. The revision focused on the older, smaller commercial districts, mostly along major streets or at intersections. The land use and economic objectives of the revision as it applies to these districts are to 1) concen- trate on development servicing residents of the town rather than utilizing the highest economic potential as seen by real estate developers, 2) concentrate on retail services for residents and to discourage large regionally oriented office space, 3) discour- age the "succession" of higher valued, more inten- sive developments replacing less economically com- petitive businesses that provide service to resi- dents, 4) provide places for tradesmen to operate in a commercial district without operating illegally out of their homes and 5) reduce the negative impacts i.e. visual, noise, lighting, spill -over parking, traffic, etc. of commercial development. The types of commercial zoning districts were re- structured to eliminate "umbrella" type districts that permitted a wide variety of activities and to make the district regulations more narrowly defined as to compatible activities. 68 Environment Also included in the commercial revision package were 1) a new section on landscaping and screening to improve the appearance of business districts and to soften the transition between businesses and adjoining residential areas, 2) a revised chapter on traffic requiring a determination be made that the town street system has the capacity to accom- modate the additional traffic from new development and 3) more specific criteria and conditions to guide the board of appeals and planning board in their zoning decisions. Reduction in Intensity of Commercial development. A zoning amendment sponsored by citizen petition was adopted reducing further the Floor Area Ratio (FAR), which controls the amount of commercial development allowed in the large office park districts adjacent to Route 2 and Route 128. The new levels are sub- stantially below levels set by the 1984 and 1985 town meetings and reflect residents' continuing concern that traffic from excessive commercial de- velopment could overwhelm the town's street system. Affordable Housing. The loss of 150 rental apart- ment units that occurred when the Emerson Gardens apartments were converted to condominiums in Decem- ber 1986, was the catalyst for the passage of a Resolution on Rental Housing at the 1987 Annual Town Meeting. The resolution asked the board: 1) to identify privately owned sites suitable for affordable rental housing, and to encourage the submittal of RD rezoning proposals to the 1988 Annual Town Meeting, allowing atfordable rental housing on these sites; 2) to work with the selectmen, the conservation commission, the Lexington housing authority and the Lexington housing assistance board (LexHAB) to iden- tify publicly owned sites and structures suitable for residential housing use and to submit specific proposals for the development of one or more low- Planning Board moderate or mixed- income housing facilities, which shall include a significant amount of affordable rental housing, to the 1988 Annual Town Meeting; 3) to review the accessory apartment section of the ZBL, and if appropriate, propose amendments or chan- ges in procedures to encourage increased construc- tion and use of accessory apartments; and 4) to report to the 1988 and the 1989 town meetings on progress towards the goal of increasing the availability of rental housing for elderly and low /moderate income people in Lexington. In response to the resolution, the board initiated site evaluations of four undeveloped school sites, adopted criteria for selection of sites for afford- able housing, and will propose amendments to the accessory apartment section of the 'ZBL at the 1988 town meeting. A draft report of the study begun last year by con- sultant Roberta Leviton is now being reviewed by the board and state prior to publication. Funded by a state strategic planning grant, the study evaluates past efforts to produce affordable housing in Lex- ington, develops new techniques for producing moder- ate- or middle - income housing and provides an analy- sis of administrative requirements for LexHAB. For these housing efforts the board was gratified to see that Lexington was selected to receive the "Achievement Award for Outstanding Land Use Planning in Support of Affordable Housing" from the Mass- achusetts Housing Partnership. Updated Zoning Map. A revised Zoning Map, printed in a simpler and less expensive to produce black and white format, was published to replace the four - color map that has been out of print. The new map classifies "unaccepted" streets (those not owned by the town) into two types according to whether or not the street has "frontage" to qualify as a building lot for a new dwelling as defined by the ZBL. Pine Meadows development. In anticipation of the sale in November of the Pine Meadows golf course property, the board adopted a set of objectives to guide their relations with the buyer - developer and prospective use of adjoining town owned land. The board seeks maintenance of a significant amount of open space, retention of an operating golf course, the provision of some affordable housing, and use of the cluster zoning provisions of the ZBL rather than individual single- family houses. Grade and Construction of Unaccepted Streets. The board updated and revised its "Policy on the Grade and Construction of Unaccepted Streets Relative to Building Lots." The policy requires that an unac- cepted street not owned by the town be improved to nearly the same standard as a new town street before issuance of a building permit for a new home. Housing Needs Advisory Committee. The newly renamed and restructured nine - member Housing Advisory Com- mittee, under Chairman Elizabeth Flemings, swung into full action as 1987 began. They helped draft the Condominium Conversion and Eviction By -Law and the Housing Resolution. Both were approved at the 1987 Town Meeting. They are now working with the board on revisions to the accessory apartment sec- tion of the ZBL for the 1988 Town Meeting. Hanscom Area Traffic Committee (HATS). Judith Uhrig served as the board's representative to this commit- tee, composed of representatives from Bedford, Con- cord, Lincoln and Lexington. The committee agreed to adopt a new charter broad- ening its concern from traffic to all development in the Hanscom area that would impact the member towns. The new charter and a new name, Hanscom Area Towns Committee (HATS 11), was adopted by the boards of selectmen in each town. Representation continues to be one planning board member and one selectman, with the new addition of a member of the conservation commission and a Hanscom Field advisory commission member. At the instigation of Senator Carol Amick (Bedford), HATS 11 will be negotiating with Massport on any development at the airfield or in any town near its borders. Board members. David Williams was elected by a joint vote of the selectmen and planning board on April 27, 1987 to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of Stephen B. Cripps. He will serve until the March 1988 town election. Chairman Judith Uhrig was re- elected for a second five year term. Preliminary Subdivision Plans approved (10). Busa Farms, off Lillian Road - five lots; Highland Farms, off Lowell Street - three single family lots, & six single family cluster units; Carchia Woods, off Grove Street - four lots; Fullers Hill off Spring Street - two lots (commercial); Royal Circle, off Grove Street - six lots; W. R. Grace & Co., off Hayden Avenue - three lots (commercial); North Street Development, off North Street - three lots; Ledgemont, off Spring Street & Hayden Avenue - two lots (commercial); extension of Carriage Drive, - 12 lots; 188/194 Lowell Street - 15 single family lots & eight single family cluster units. Definitive Subdivison Plans approved (6). Busa Farms, off Lillian Road - five lots; Fullers Hill, off Spring Street - two lots (commercial); North Street Development, off North Street - three lots; extension of Carriage Drive, - 12 lots; Carchia Woods, off Grove Street - four lots; W. R. Grace, off Hayden Avenue -three lots (commercial). Preliminary Subdivision Plans disapproved (3). Birchknoll Subdivision, off Lowell Street - 13 lots; Tracer Lane, off Tracer Lane and Trapelo Road at the Waltham city line (commercial) - one lot. Definitive Subdivision Plans disapproved. Beechwood Lane, off Hill Street - seven lots. Environment 69 Design Advisors Eye Center and Beyond Both the Design Advisory Committee (DAC) and the broader Design Advisory Group, were reconstituted in 1987 as advisors to the selectmen on design criteria for town structures, sites and facilities as well as projects supported by town funds. The committee's goal for Lexington Center, working with the Lexington Center Committee and the Historic Districts Commission, is to develop guidelines that will provide context and continuity to the character of the Center while preserving and strengthening its pleasant qualities without stifling future creative design and marketing innovations. In preparing these guidelines, the committee will analyze the overall framework of the Center and plan how various elements - -such as circulation, vistas, special places, open spaces, building facades, signs, parking, paving materials, landscaping, street furniture, lighting and an Lexington Center logo - might fit into it. To facilitate this planning and the committee's design advisory capacity, a commit- tee- appointed subcommittee is overseeing preparation of a detailed base map of Lexington Center. In and around the Battle Green the committee is presently reviewing proposed locations for trees and a new monument proposed by the Lions Club on town land near Buckman Tavern. Design of the monument, Design Advisory Committee. L /R: Walter Pierce; John Frey, Chairman; Betsy Whitman; Don Olson; Norma Bogen; Robert Bradley; John Eddison, Chairman Board of Selectmen. Absent: Elaine Adler, Thomas Coffman. to commemorate the USS Lexington, will also come under committee purview. In addition, the committee is involved with overall design aspects of the Lexington Community (Bob Leathers') Playground and the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway. The committee's seven members first convened in May and they have met monthly since then. In October the Selectmen agreed to expand committee membership to nine. Airport Advisory Commission Spars With Massport In the year's conflicts over plans for Hanscom air- port growth, the Hanscom Field Advisory Commission (HFAC) found itself a voice striving to translate its words into action. Help with political clout and direct negotiation between abutting towns' interests and Massport (operators of Hanscom), may come from a new regional organization -- Hanscom Area Towns Commitee (HATS II). More about this new group, an outgrowth from the former Hanscom Area Traffic Study Committee (HATS) appears in the selectmen's and planning board's reports in this volume. Among the most significant rises in 1987 aviation - related activities are the following comparisons with 1986: • Jet operations up 20 percent • Overall operations up 3.5 percent Noise complaints by residents up more than 100 percent commercial growth. The North Lexington Association, residents and the Hanscom Field Pilots' Association, who represent private aircraft operators, have voiced objections to the Greiner Plan, but the Massport board approved and funded the plan in 1987 and are now poised to implement it. Massport's announcement in late 1987 of sweeping changes in landing fees charged at Logan Interna- tional Airport is intended to reduce use of Logan by general aviation and commuter operations, particu- larly during peak hours. Some of this traffic is likely to shift to Hanscom, where no landing fee is charged. The noise issue has several facets. Although the Hanscom operating policy states the specific goal of detering flights between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., the late night surcharges to further this policy are quite low and collections of these fees are over 50 percent in arrears. The HFAC noise subcommittee continued to urge Massport to revise its practices to achieve better compliance with stated policies on late night activity. Increases in operations will become an irreversible trend, if Massport fully carries out its Greiner Noise impact has been assessed for Massport by Plan, an engineering plan calling for airport expan- consultants Miller Miller Harris for several years sion with additional hangers and facilities for using a modeling tool that provides annual averages 4 70 Environment HFAC based upon types of aircraft and flight counts. HFAC members find this measurement inadequate for addressing individual and peak period noise events. With Massport they are investigating additional use of permanent noise monitoring equipment. The most recent noise studies of 1987, not yet released, have incorporated the activities of single- engine aircraft. Although Lexington's selectmen had agreed and were negotiating in 1986 to purchase a railroad spur located near Hanscom from the U.S. government, request for funds did not reach the 1987 Town Meeting because Massport requested and obtained a two years' delay due to their interest in annexing additional airport access. The HFAC sees clear conflict between present Hanscom policies and Massport's desire to acquire this land. In November Lincoln's representative and former chairman of the HFAC resigned due to deteriorating relations with Massport. Advisory commission concerns have been excluded from airport policy decisions, press releases and a recent Massport brochure on Hanscom, HFAC contends. As an official ear and transmitter for citizens' concerns about Hanscom, HFAC hopes to work alongside HATS II prodding Massport to become a more respon- sive neighbor. Conservation Commission: A Year of Accomplishment Building a Ponding Platform behind Estabrook School. Charles Wyman, Conservation Administrator, and Chris Gubisch. As real estate values and development pressures continued to increase in Lexington in 1987 so did the work of the Conservation Commission in protect- ing wetlands and preserving open space. The year also saw further improvement in the commission's management program for existing conservation land. Conservation Land Maintenance The second year of the summer conservation lands work crew was very successful, thanks to the hard work of Chris Gubisch, Michael Gerber, Jeff Geltman, Marie Goodwin and Austin Grossman. In all, more than seven miles of trails were cleared in 13 conservation areas. New signs were erected, bridges built and trails marked. The culmination of the summer's activities was the construction of a " ponding platform" in the Paint Mine conservation area for use by Estabrook School classes. The town's DPW provided valuable support to the crew and assisted the commission throughout the year. The commission continues to rely heavily on a grow- ing number of enthusiastic volunteers for assistance and advice in managing conservation lands. The Lexington Stewardship Committee and its more than fifty members provided valuable assistance in main- taining the conservation areas under their purview and in alerting the commission to problems requiring town attention. The administrator's land management advisory group met six times and helped shape a host of management decisions. The town was the fortunate recipient of a number of generous donations of time and money. Jared Jackson and the scouts working with him cleared the trail from Redcoat Lane to Diamond Middle School and built a fine bridge over the stream. Residents of the FlintlocK Road /Redcoat Lane neighborhood organized a Saturday work crew to remove years of accumulated debris in conservation land. Peter Todd and David Environment 71 EY66 FY87 PAYROLL $33,036.00 $44,080.00 EXPENSES 9,34O.OU 9,760.00 PERSONNEL Full time 1 1 Part time 1 4 Building a Ponding Platform behind Estabrook School. Charles Wyman, Conservation Administrator, and Chris Gubisch. As real estate values and development pressures continued to increase in Lexington in 1987 so did the work of the Conservation Commission in protect- ing wetlands and preserving open space. The year also saw further improvement in the commission's management program for existing conservation land. Conservation Land Maintenance The second year of the summer conservation lands work crew was very successful, thanks to the hard work of Chris Gubisch, Michael Gerber, Jeff Geltman, Marie Goodwin and Austin Grossman. In all, more than seven miles of trails were cleared in 13 conservation areas. New signs were erected, bridges built and trails marked. The culmination of the summer's activities was the construction of a " ponding platform" in the Paint Mine conservation area for use by Estabrook School classes. The town's DPW provided valuable support to the crew and assisted the commission throughout the year. The commission continues to rely heavily on a grow- ing number of enthusiastic volunteers for assistance and advice in managing conservation lands. The Lexington Stewardship Committee and its more than fifty members provided valuable assistance in main- taining the conservation areas under their purview and in alerting the commission to problems requiring town attention. The administrator's land management advisory group met six times and helped shape a host of management decisions. The town was the fortunate recipient of a number of generous donations of time and money. Jared Jackson and the scouts working with him cleared the trail from Redcoat Lane to Diamond Middle School and built a fine bridge over the stream. Residents of the FlintlocK Road /Redcoat Lane neighborhood organized a Saturday work crew to remove years of accumulated debris in conservation land. Peter Todd and David Environment 71 Conservation Swan of Wild Acre Inn worked one morning each week with Conservation Administrator Charles Wyman clear- ing trails and installing signs. At the Cataldo Reservation, Mark Moore and an anonymous businessman donated the materials and labor to reconstruct the entranceway from South Rindge Avenue. open Space Preservation As authorized by the 1987 Town Meeting, a home rule petition for a Lexington conservation and housing land bank fund act has been filed by Representative Stephen Doran. However, this as well as a more general state Local option land bank bill. failed to pass in 1987 and will be refiled in 1988. The act would provide for a 1 per cent tax on real estate transactions of which two thirds of the revenues derived would be available for conservation land acquisition and one third for low income housing. If the act had been in effect in 1986 the total revenues available to the town for conservation and housing would have been approximately $1.25 million. The passage of the home rule petition by town meet- ing represented a successful achievement by Margaret Rawls, Richard Perry, Lloyd Gilson and Ronald Colwell who were members of a study group organized by the commission to develop the land bank legislation. In preparation for the town meetings of 1987 and 1988, several parcels of land on the commission's master plan were under discussion or in negotiation. one acquisition was brought to the 1987 Town Meeting: a 2.3 -acre parcel adjacent to Tower Park for $180,000, which was overwhelmingly approved. Wetlands Protection in addition to numerous hearings on individual lots and small subdivisions, the commission held hearings on three major developments in town: Phase if of the Pheasant Brook development, the Brookhaven Life Conservation Commission. Charles Wyman, Conserva- tion Administrator; Joyce Miller, Chairman; John Ob Oberteuffer; William Lahey; Linda Gaudet, Secretary; Angela Frick; Joel Adler. Absent: Richard Wolk, Lisa Baci. 72 Environment Care Facility and a proposed office building at Tracer Lane near the Cambridge Reservoir. All three projects involved extensive wetlands on site or adjacent to the property. In all the commission reviewed 31 applications for work in or near wetlands. At year's end lb had been approved, 10 had been denied, and five were pending. In addition to hearings held under the state and town by -laws on Notices of Intent, the commission also issued 22 formal determinations on wetlands boundaries and buffer zone construction. occasionally developers or property owners have altered land in violation of Orders of Conditions or began filling or other wetland- threatening work without following required procedures. Enforcement by the commission has sometimes resulted in volun- tary agreements with landowners to comply with the law and restore damaged wetlands, the issuance of formal Enforcement Orders or court action. In 1987 the commission obtained a number of voluntary agree- ments, in one case to restore a pond and other wetland areas that had been destroyed by a previous owner. Two Enforcement Orders were issued, and in its most significant enforcement action to date, the commission won a court order requiring the restora- tion of more than an acre of illegally filled swamp off North Street. Conservation Administration Joyce Miller and John Oberteutfer were re- elected as chairperson and vice - chairperson respectively. After many years of devoted and very effective service, David Williams resigned from the commission to join the planning board. Francis W.K. Smith, a founding member of the commission and strong voice for environmental protection, resigned to join the board of appeals. John Willson resigned from the commission due to increased professional obliga- tions. Replacing these commissioners are Richard Wolk, William Lahey and Lisa Baci. )reservation of open land and protection of wetland: are responsibilities of the Conservation Commission, the seven- member commission's deliberations include implementing the Master Plan for the acquisition of )pen lands for passive recreation. The commission also holds public hearings under its statutory authority to protect wetlands in the town. These iearings on land development projects, from swimninj )ools 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 iow 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. Conservation Summary 1964 -1987 Year(s) Voted /Given Acres Total Cost Reimbursements Federal State Net Cost to Town TOTAL LAND ACQUISITION gift 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 164'66'67179* 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 *11 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 ldylwilde '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 Turning Mill Pond '77'78'85# 9.7 5,000 - - -- - - -- 5,000 Munroe Brook Pond '85# 3.1 gift - - -- - - -- - - -- TOTAL CONSERVATION RESTRICTIONS AND EASEMENTS 148.0 9,961 (reimbursement unavailable) Potter's Pond 180# 15.2 gift Vine Brook '69'74'76'81# 9.8 9,961 Munroe brook '73'74'77'84'8541 64.6 gift Whipple Hill '74# 0.4 gift Edison (Katandin h Cranberry Hill) '76'7711 (26.4) license Upper Vine Brook '8011 0.7 gift Tophet Swamp /Kiln Brook '81'83'85'86# 34.3 gift battleview '81# 1.0 gift Juniper Basin '7411 2.6 gift Shaker Glen '7511 0.5 gift Pine Grove '7511 0.5 gift Drummer Boy Green '7711 6.1 gift Spring Street '79# 0.4 gift Dunback Meadow '82'8511 5.6 gift West Farm '85# 1.0 gift Valleyfield Street '8511 1.0 gift Cranberry Hill '85# 3.9 gift Chiesa Farm '8611 0.3 gift Bowman Park '8611 0.1 gift * All /part Town -owned transfer #All /part gift Environment 73 Building /Inspection: Another Active Year The complete demolition in late October of 1709 -1727 Massachusetts Avenue, six stores gutted by fire nearly 11 months earlier, marked the most conspicu- ous commercial contruction activity of 1987. Though the site still appears as a fenced -in hole, earth- work for a new two -story structure with parking underground is now underway. The Building/Inspec- tion Department participated in all aspects of the permitting process during the past year. Also noteworthy were the completion of 57 Bedford Street (the site of the old lumberyard) and ground- breaking for Brookhaven- Choate Symmes Life Care Facility on Waltham Street. Residential construction saw the completion and occupancy of apartments at Countryside Manor (425 Woburn Street), the start of construction of 128 apartment units at Katandin Woods (at the inter- section of Wood Street and Hartwell Avenue), comple- tion of the Hampton Road subdivision of single family homes, and completion of Mason Hollow (at 1303 Massachusetts Avenue). Several new homes were completed in Pheasant Brook Estates, Dover Lane and Sunset Ridge, and construction has begun on single family homes on Clematis Road. In March the department again became fully staffed; Philip Harris filled the building inspector's posi- tion that had been vacated in late 1986. * All construction categories not included ** Actual construction valuation is higher * ** 128 apartments * * ** 51 apartments t Franklin School conversion /38 units total 4+ Includes 44 condominiums t++ Muzzey School conversion /71 condominiums More explicit breakdown of building permits New units TOTAL PERMIT ACTIVITY Reported value of Single Multi Additions/ Wood /Coal Year* Bldg. Elec. Plbg /Gas /Mech all construction ** Family Family Alterations Burning stoves 1987 795 910 678 $40,086,720 42 8 * ** 662 24 1986 768 848 691 30,167,325 79 8 * * ** 583 50 1985 776 824 617 33,354,110 73 1+ 602 57 1984 774 831 647 43,375,847 47 1 587 78 1983 748 718 618 14,603,888 80++ l++F 531 73 * All construction categories not included ** Actual construction valuation is higher * ** 128 apartments * * ** 51 apartments t Franklin School conversion /38 units total 4+ Includes 44 condominiums t++ Muzzey School conversion /71 condominiums More explicit breakdown of building permits New units - Residential 170 Repairs and alterations 211 New units - Commercial 1 Stoves and Fireplaces 24 Additions - Residential 305 Swimming pools 17 Additions - Commercial 16 Roofing and Siding 103 Since no variances to the state building code were requested, the local Building Code Board of Appeals did not meet in 1987. The building department is also responsible for enforcement of the State Architectural Access Board regulations. Several variances for Lexington pro- jects were granted by this board. The Sealer of Weights and Measures works part -time under the jurisdiction of the building department to determine the accuracy of all weights and measuring devices in commercial or public use within the town. If the annual inspection passes, the device is then sealed. Citizens observing a problem with a mea- suring or weighing instrument in town should con- tact the building department for investigation. A Hole Full of Rubble at 1709 -1727 Massachusetts Avenue as demolition is underway. Building /Inspection Sealer of Weights and Measures 1986 1987 PAYROLL $3500 $4000 EXPENSES $ 250 $ 200 PERSONNEL - part time 1 1 Sealing fees collected $1863 $1863 Measuring Devices* Adjusted 24 29 Sealed 262 308 Not sealed (found innacurate) 4 13 Condemned 1 0 Weight /Measurement of food products 1986 1987 Total number tested 473 500 Number correct 406 415 Incorrect: under 36 52 over 30 29 Fuel oil certificates issued 12 11 No prosecutions, hearings or court cases occurred in either year. *School scales also checked. PBC = Pursuing Budget Construction As the year opened the Permanent Building Committee (PBC) reminded architects TAMS and construction consultants Andrew Chartwell & Company that the $11,870,000 voted by the 1986 Town Meeting would have to be carefully rationed. Accomplishing the most vital parts of Lexington's three -year schools renovation project while providing for all of the schools' needs has continually challenged the PBC. As final plans were being drawn for the first summer of construction, savings were being incorporated wherever possible. Thus new paving was kept to a minimum; libraries were trimmed and new construction add -ons eliminated where possible. Citizen input on middle and elementary school build- ings was solicited in two February meetings and for the high school on May 28. Due to extensive revi- Permanent Building Committee. L/R seated: Ian Aitchison, Consultant; David Smith; James Scanlon; William Kennedy, Chairman. Standing: James Maclnnes, Director of Business for Schools; Lynda Wik, School Committee; Brian Rowlands, Consultant; Theodore Edson; Erna Greene, Secretary; John Kennedy; Peter Johnson. Absent: Mary Lou Touart. sions in plans for the performing and lobby areas of the high school, another citizen input session was held in December. Legal action of one bidding contractor against anoth- er who had been awarded the contract held up summer 1987 construction nearly a month. As school was about to begin in September, workmen were hastening to finish plumbing, painting and electrical work. School administrators helped ready buildings for the first day of school, delayed a day or two at several schools. Some finishing work continued during even- ings through fall, especially at the middle and high schools. However, the remaining major construction -- libraries for Diamond, Harrington, Fiske and Estabrook as well as facelifting and revision for the high school auditorium and field house - -has been reserved for summer 1988. Final plans and bid documents are nearly ready for this concluding renovation thrust. Aided by consultants and architects, the PBC has monitored progress and watched expenditures, some- times at extra sessions on detailed cost analysis or at on -site inspections. Daily diligence has been under the knowledgeable eye of DPW Manager of Facil- ities Emanuele Coscia serving by committee request as Clerk -of- the -Works on behalf of the town. In addition, the PBC has been involved with another town - associated project, Cary Memorial Library's selection of an architect to prepare renovation estimates for the 1988 Town Meeting. Two committee slots have changed during the year: Herbert Grossimon resigned and John Kennedy appoin- ted to replace him. School committee appointee Kenneth Laurence also resigned and Peter Johnson joined in November. Environment 75 Appeals: Variances Leap Ahead of Special Permits Board of Appeals. L /R: Susan Beck, Associate; Clarence Turner; Elinor Greenway, Administrative Clerk; John McWeeney, Associate; Francis Smith; Robert Gary, Vice Chairman; Natalie Riffin, Chairman; Eric Clarke, Associate; Thomas Taylor; Anne Scigliano. Absent: Associates Mary Miley, William Hays, Robert Whitman. Although the Board of Appeals hearings count is rising slowly, the number of requests for variances, once far less common, now outnumbers requests for special permits by nearly a third. The table below tells some of the story: 1985 1986 1987 Total hearings 98 103 114 Variance requests 27 37 62 Special permit requests 60 60 46 of the 62 variance requests, 48 were property owners seeking relief from dimensional controls in order to enlarge existing structures. Why? With escalating property values homeowners who had purchased smaller houses are adding -on rather than moving. Among the 46 varied requests for special permits only five were for continued use of non- conforming structures, once more prominent in the appeals caseload. Furthermore, swimming pools, caused only three special permit hearings early in the year, prior to their virtual removal from board responsi- bility by the 1987 Town Meeting. The board also acted on four petitions for special permits with site plan review and granted two six- 76 Environment month extensions to Katandin Woods to begin con- struction of 128 units, 26 earmarked for low and moderate income occupants, at the intersection of Wood Street and Hartwell Avenue. The volatile real estate mortgage market was given as the reason for delaying construction. Extensions were also allowed for two other variances previously granted and not acted upon. In two cases, petitioners appealed decisions made by the building commissioner. In both, the board, in consultation with counsel, upheld the commissioner's decision. To arrive at informed decisions, board members weigh the recommendations of the planning board, conserva- tion commission, and other town agencies. They also strive to visit the site of each petition prior to the hearing. In November, the board unanimously reelected Natalie H. Riffin chairman and Robert M. Gary vice chairman. They bid farewell to former chairman Thomas G. Taylor, whose strong leadership and wise counsel during his ten years as a regular member will be sorely missed. Francis W. K. Smith, former longtime member of the conservation commission, was appointed to succeed him. Board of Appeals 1987 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. 20 Fair Oaks Ter., Yvonne Yekta. A request for a variance to allow construction of a dwelling on an 8,600 sq.ft. lot in the RS district was denied. 2. 87 Kendall Rd., Jean L. Parr. A five -year spe- cial permit was granted to continue the use of a portion of the residence for an office for perform- ing electrolysis. (expires 1/24/92) 3. 10 Barnes P1., Alice Sweeney & Richard Langley. Variances from dimensional controls were granted to allow continued use of a detached garage. 4. 9 Marshall Rd., Stephen Brookner. A request for a variance from the side yard setback require- ment to allow a detached two -car garage was denied. 5. 2295 Massachusetts Ave., John McSweeney. A variance from the side yard setback requirement was granted to allow a single -story rear addition. 6. 13 Maple St., David & Elizabeth Hughes. A spe- cial permit was granted for the continued use of a deck as constructed. 7. Land Hartwell Ave. & Maguire Rd., Maguire Road Realty Trust, Steven Colangelo, Tr. The Board of Appeals reaffirmed its decision of 10/24/85 and de- nied the request for a variance from dimensional controls for a lot containing 2.24 acres of land rather than the required 3 acres in the CM District. The Board also denied the petitioner's request for a special permit pursuant to Section 7.4.4 of the ZBL 8. 32 Muzzey St., Michael Benes. A special permit was granted to add a greenhouse on the second floor of a non - conforming single- family dwelling. 9. 22 Sherburne Rd., Jeffrey & Karen Arbetter. A variance from the rear yard setback requirement to allow an addition for living quarters and physical therapy space was denied. 10. 9 Columbus St., Stephen & Donna Cole. A vari- ance from dimensional controls was granted to allow a house to be rebuilt with the same front yard set- back. 11. 51 Harding Rd., Roman Legocki. The request to vary the rear yard setback requirement to allow the expansion of a one -car garage was denied. February 12. 80 Maple St., Amina Nahabet. A special permit was granted for a standing sign to be located at the entrance to the Care A Lot Child Center on Maple St. 13. 5 Ledgelawn Ave., Peter A. Koury. A variance from the rear yard setback requirement was granted to allow a deck to remain as constructed. 14. 28 Middle St., Ann Neitlich. A special permit to use a portion of a residence for a counseling office was denied. March 15. 36 Garfield St., Bernard & Phyllis Foster. A variance from the front yard setback requirement to allow construction of a deck was denied. 16. 198 East St., Alexander A. McKenzie. A variance from the front yard setback requirement was granted to allow construction of an addition. 17. 6 North Hancock St., Richard P. Folsom. A two - year special permit was granted for take -out food service at Folsom's Market. (expires 3/1/89) 18. 181 Bedford St., Robert Kleven & Co., Inc. A special permit was granted to modify the parking requirement to allow use of Storage Unit 2 for gen- eral office space. 19. Land Hartwell Ave. & Wood St., Katandin Woods Limited Partnership. The hearing for an additional six -month extension (to 10/2/87) of the comprehen- sive permit to construct and operate a residential development to be known as Katandin Woods Apartments and to consider the funding mechanism and revisions to the plans was continued to 4/23/87. 20. 12 -18 Hartwell Ave., Mico Realty Trust, Michael Colangelo, Tr. A special permit with site plan re- view (SPS) to demolish an existing one -story office building and construct a two -story office building was denied. April 21. 31 Hayes Ave., John C. Kent. A variance from the side yard setback requirement was granted to construct a two -car garage. 22. 511 Marrett Rd., Martyn Roetter. A special permit was granted for an in- ground swimming pool. 23. 93 Gleason Rd., Terrell D. Cambria. A special permit was granted for the continued use of a deck. 24. 31 Independence Ave., Frank & Beverly Colby. A variance of the side yard setback requirement was granted to allow a second floor addition to a non- conforming dwelling. 25. 443 Lincoln St., Albert R. Piantedosi. A five - year extension of the variance to allow parking of motor vehicles on a temporary basis within a fenced area and the towing of disabled cars was granted. (expires 1/16/92) Environment 77 Board of Appeals 26. 755 Massachusetts Ave., Fo1Len Community Church Variances were granted from the side and rear yard setback requirements to allow the addition of a sec- ond story to the main church building. 27. Land Hartwell Ave. & Wood St., Katandin Woods Limited Partnership. A six -month extension of the comprehensive permit to 10/2/87 was granted and the Board determined that the financing of the project and the revisions to the plans do not constitute a substantial or material alteration from the applica- tion as originally submitted or the plans approved for the comprehensive permit. 28. 12 Hancock Ave., Edward & Nonie Ward. A vari- ance from the side yard setback requirement was granted to allow construction of a rear deck. 29. 6 Utica St., David & Margaret Santo. A variance from the front yard setback requirement was granted to allow a half -story dormer to be added to a two - story non - conforming dwelling. 30. 2600 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington United Meth- odist Church. A special permit was granted to en- large a non - conforming building by constructing rear and side additions to the church. 31. 475 Bedford St., The Lexington Club. Special permits were granted for the construction of tennis courts, installation of a standing sign and interior modifications to an existing building. 32. 101 Hartwell Ave., Instrumentation Laboratory. A special permit with site plan review (SPS) was granted for an addition to house a food service facility for employees. 33. 101 Hartwell Ave., Instrumentation Laboratory. A variance from the rear yard setback requirement was granted to allow a covered pedestrian walkway between 101 Hartwell Ave. and 4 Hartwell Place. 34. 4 Hartwell P1., Instrumentation Laboratory. A variance from the side yard setback requirement was granted to allow a covered pedestrian walkway between 4 Hartwell Place and 101 Hartwell Avenue. 35. 2 Hampton Rd., George Gordon. A special permit was granted for an in- ground swimming pool. 36. 11 Wingate Rd., Robert Murray. A special permit was granted for an in- ground swimming pool. 37. 2 Forest St., Fay R. Bussgang. A six -month extension (to 11/8/87) of a variance due to expire on May 8, 1987, was granted. May 38. 643 Waltham St., James B. Catalano. A two - year special permit was granted for the continuation of the retail business of selling flowers, produce and plants grown on the premisses and the seasonal sale of Christmas trees and wreaths at White House Gardens, (expires 5/12/89) 78 Environment 39. 258 Worthen Rd. East, Jeffrey Schriesheim & Dewie Weiner. A variance from Section 2 of the ZBL was granted to designate Dover Lane as the frontage street for the property and to change the legal ad- dress to 4 Dover Lane. 40. 17 Crescent Hill Ave., Robert & Dorothy Vincent A request for a variance from the side yard setback requirement for an addition was withdrawn with the Board's approval. 41. 14 Sunnyknoll Ter., Michael D. Saunders, Jr. A variance from dimensional controls was granted to allow construction of a single - family dwelling on a lot of 14,888 sq.ft. in the RS District. 42. Land Albemarle & Winn Ave., Elena Massimilla. An appeal to overturn a decision of the Building Commissioner denying a building permit for Lot 106C, Assessors' Map 20, was denied and the decision of the Building Commissioner upheld. 43. 80 Westview St., Colin Richardson. A request for a special permit to build an automobile repair facility was denied. 44. 43 Farmcrest Ave., Eric Huoppi. A special per- mit was granted to expand a non - conforming single family dwelling by adding a second floor. 45. 34 Spring St., ,Judd & Frances Kline. Variances from the side yard setback requirements were granted to allow an in- ground swimming pool to be 20' wide. 46. 10 Pelham Rd., Madeleine Kando. A special per- mit was granted to operate the Children's Arts Cor- ner in a room at the Grey Nuns Provincial Center. 47. 45 Forest St., Lexington Housing Authority. A variance from the front yard setback requirement was granted to allow construction of an addition. 48. 8 Emerald St., LEXHAB. A variance from the front yard setback requirement was granted to allow a deck and stairs to remain as constructed. 49. 1709 -1727 Massachusetts Ave., Estate of Abram Salter. A special permit was granted to rebuild the commercial building destroyed by fire. June 50. 537 Lowell St., Hugh M. Leichtman. A two -year special permit was granted for the continued use of a remodeled barn for Living quarters. (expires 5/18/89) 51. 130 Pleasant St., Lexington Montesorri School. A two -year special permit was granted to allow the temporary use of a modular unit for two classrooms. (expires 6/30/89) 52. 80 Maple St., Amina Nahabet. A special permit was granted to extend the present school days and hours at Care -A -Lot Child Center, Inc., to include Saturdays. Board of Appeals 53. 64 Garfield St., Harriet Mann. A request for a variance from the front yard setback requirement to add a porch and steps was denied. 54. 8 Columbus St., Louis & Barbara Bentley. A request for a variance from the rear yard setback requirement to allow a deck to remain as constructed was denied. 55. 2 Mason St., Hanna & Gustav Papanek. A request for a variance from the side yard setback require- ment for an addition was denied. 56. Land William Roger Greeley Village, Lexington Housing Authority. A variance from the rear yard setback requirement in the RM District was granted to allow construction of a special needs residential and educational unit. 57. 14 Parker St., James & Susan La Lone. The Board granted a variance from the front yard setback re- quirement to widen the front steps and a special permit to add a peaked roof to a non - conforming house. 58. 58 Oak St., Myla Kabat -Zinn. Variances from the front and side yard setback requirements were granted to add a bay window and widen the front lan- ding of a non - conforming house. 59. 114 Burlington St., James & Helen Pitarys. A request for a variance from the side yard setback requirement to add a greenhouse was denied. 60. 52 Lowell St., Rosina Busa. A two -year special permit was granted for the continued operation of a roadside stand and seasonal sale of Christmas trees and wreaths at Sun Valley Farms. (expires 6/1/89) 61. 14 Muzzey St., 14 Muzzey Street Realty Trust. Variances from the front yard setback requirement in the CB District and to allow two spaces in a parking lot to be compact parking spaces were granted for a proposed commercial building. 62. 1729 Massachusetts Ave., The Coffee Connection, Inc. A special permit was granted for a projecting sign to be installed on the storefront. 63. 440 Bedford St., Days Inn Lexington. Special permits were granted to change the name and logo on all existing wall and standing signs and add one internally illuminated wall sign. July 64. 68 Gleason Rd., Anne Menashi. A request for a variance from the front yard setback requirement to enlarge a screened porch was denied. The Board granted the alternative petition for a special per- mit to enclose the screened porch. 65. 23 Dexter Rd., William & Virginia Reid. A var- iance from the front yard setback requirement was granted to add a front vestibule and steps. 66. 700 Waltham St., John P. Carroll. A three -year special permit was granted to continue the uses al- lowed under the previous permit to pick up and keep cars on the premises. (expires 7/18/90) 67. 11 Valley Rd., Elizabeth Johnson. The request for variances from the Zoning By -Law to allow an accessory apartment was denied. 68. 131 Spring St., Lexington Electronic Realty Tr. The appeal from a decision of the Building Commis- sioner that Raytheon Company must obtain a special permit to commence improvements to an existing emer- gency access road on its property was denied and the decision of the Building Commissioner was upheld. The Board then granted a special permit to allow the emergency access road to be widened. 69. 1709 -1727 Massachusetts Ave., Estate of Abram Salter. The request for a variance to reduce the height requirement of the loading bays on a proposed commercial building was denied. August 70. 10 Hayes Ave., Marsha & Kenneth Tucker. The request for a variance from the rear yard setback requirement to extend the porch on a non - conforming house was denied. The Board then granted a special permit to enlarge the dwelling with no increase in site coverage. 71. 45 Ledgelawn Ave., Dennis & Elaine Sterzin. A variance from dimensional controls was granted to allow an addition with a 9' front yard setback. 72. 1 -3 Sherman St., Carmelo Galvagno. A petition for a variance to allow the continued use of an ac- cessory apartment in a two - family dwelling was with- drawn with the approval of the Board. 73. 1 Ryder Lane, Michael & Ann Sherman. A request for a variance from the side street setback require- ment to allow a shed to remain as located was de- nied. 74. 231 Bedford St., Carmen & Annette Lombardo. A special permit was granted for a free- standing sign at Creative Expressions Salon, Inc. 75. 3 Abbott Rd., Jane L. Forsyth. A five -year special permit was granted to continue the use of a portion of the residence as an office for counseling services. (expires 7/31/92) 76. 60 Maple St., Margaret Bean - Bayog. A two -year special permit was granted to use a portion of the residence as an office for individual psychiatric consultation. (expires 8/27/89) 77.24 Whipple Rd., John & Susan Mader. A request for variance from the side yard setback requirement to add a solar room was denied. Environment 79 Board of Appeals 78. Land 129 Blake Rd., Joseph Mendola & Mary Close. A request for a variance from the minimum lot frontage requirement to allow construction of a single family dwelling was withdrawn with the Board's approval. 79. 93 -95 -97 Massachusetts Ave., Serop Manjikian. A request for a variance from [he floor area ratio in the CRS District to enlarge a commercial building was denied. 80. 321 Marrett Rd., Glenn Comeau. A two -year spe- cial permit was granted to continue the present take -out and fast food service at Glenn Eric's Deli- catessen. (expires 8/8/89) The request to add an oven and grill and extend the hours was denied. September 81. 16 Reed St., Carlton & Ruth Davis. A variance from the front yard setback requirement was granted for an addition to a non - conforming house. 82. 4 Freeman Cir., Thomas & Susan Cheek. A request for a variance from the rear yard setback require- ment to allow a two -car garage was denied. 91. Land 1010 -1012 Waltham St., Choate Symmes Life Care Inc. A special permit with site plan review (SPS) was granted to authorize the development of a life care retirement community in the RD District to be known as Brookhaven at Lexington. 92. 365 Concord Ave., Bella Markarians. A six -month extension (to 4/9/88) of a variance due to expire on October 9, 1987, was granted. October 93. 959 Waltham St., Lexington Lodge of Elks. A special permit to allow the temporary parking of seven trailers at the rear of the property to be used for the distribution of telephone book from November to April was denied. 94. 47 Potter Pond, John & Eleanor Cappadona. A special permit was granted to add a screened porch with basement to a condominium unit. 95. 550 Lowell St., Donna J. Compagnone. A request to vary the Zoning By -Law to allow a satellite re- ceiving antenna to remain as installed on the roof was denied. 83. 15 Minute Man Lane, Deborah Jackson & John 96. 19 Crescent Hill Ave., Frank Buda. A special Miller. A request for a variance from the side yard permit was granted for the continued use of a house setback requirement to allow a carport for two cars and garage as constructed. was denied. 84. Land 3 Vine Brook Rd., Norman Nielsen. A vari- ance from the front yard setback requirement was granted to allow a single- family dwelling to be con- structed on the lot with a 21' front yard setback. 85. 80 Hayden Ave., Hunneman Commercial Real Estate The request for a 4'x 40' canvas wall sign to face Route 2 was withdrawn with the Board's approval. A special permit for a 6'x 4' real estate sign on the Route 2 side of the commercial building was denied. 86. 401 Lowell St., William T. Greene. A special permit to allow a package liquor store to locate in the CRS District in the block of stores designated 397 to 403 Lowell Street was denied. 87. 130 Waltham St., Lexington Arts & Crafts Soci- ety. A special permit was granted for temporary wall signs on the front of the building three times a year to announce annual fund raising events. 88. 27 Mason St., Ralph & Muriel Mitchell. Vari- ances from the front and side yard setbacks require- ments were granted for additions. 89. 4 Upland Rd., Margot Shaw. A variance from the front yard setback requirement was granted to add a deck and porch connection to a non- conforming house. 90. 2 Burns Rd., Jan & Eva Jonas. A variance from the front yard setback requirement was granted to allow a garage to be built on the front lot line. 80 Environment 97. 26 Cary Ave., Dana & Martha Doo. A special permit was granted for the continued use of a house as constructed. 98. 143 Reed St., Carmella R. Braswell. A five - year special permit was granted to continue the operation of a telephone answering service from a residence. (expires 10/28/92) 99. 12 Revolutionary Rd, Vladimir Schwartz. A spe- cial permit was granted to add a second floor addi- tion over an existing breezeway and garage. 100. 330 Bedford St., Jack & June Sarmanian. A var- iance from the side yard setback was granted to al- low a restoration/ addition to the kitchen. 101. 1768 Massachusetts Ave., Aris Bidianos. A spe- cial permit was granted to allow the installation of two pizza ovens at Maunder's Market and to allow the market and take -out service to remain open from 8 AM to 10 PM, seven days a week. The request for a fry - olator and grill was denied. November 102. 12 Revolutionary Rd., Vladimir Schwartz. A variance from the front yard setback requirement was granted to allow an 1 -1/2 foot overhang on a second floor addition. 103. 42 Paul Revere Rd., Hazel B. Merlin. A special permit was granted for the continued use of a single tamily dwelling as constructed. Board of Appeals 104. 47 Liberty Ave., Ming -Jer & Huan Rosa Tsai. A special permit was granted to add a second story addition to part of a non - conforming single family dwelling. 105. 2600 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington United Meth- odist Church. A special permit was granted to in- stall a church steeple. 106. 544 Lowell St., Peter Cavallaro. A five -year special permit was granted to continue the operation of a commercial greenhouse in the RO District known as Plant Action, Inc. (expires 12/9/92) 107. 11 Bowker St., George S. Grey, Jr. A request for a special permit to operate a television repair business from a residence was denied. 108. 10 Maguire Rd., Itek Optical Systems. A spe- cial permit was granted to install an externally illuminated standing sign at the entrance to the driveway. 109 409 Massachusetts Ave., D & R Realty Trust. A hearing for a special permit to construct additions to Lexington Toyota was continued to January 1988. December 110. 151 Grove St., Marcel P. J. Gaudreau. A two - year special permit was granted to use a portion of a residence for an office for consultation. 111. 18 Curve St., Peter & Anne Kimball. A request for variances from the front, side and rear yard setback requirements for an addition was denied. 112. 51 -53 Woburn St., Charles H. Price, Jr. A var- iance from the side yard setback requirement was granted to allow a rear deck and stairs to remain as rebuilt on a non - conforming two family dwelling. 113. 32 Hartwell Ave., MBZ -LEX Trust, Mortimer B. Zuckerman, Tr. A special permit was granted to in- stall a free - standing sign to indicate tenant and entrance to a commercial building. 114. 141 Spring St., Lexington Electronic Realty Tr. The hearing for a special permit with site plan re- view (SPS) for a 56,000 gross square foot addition to the Raytheon executive office building was con- tinued to January 1988. Demolition at 1709 -1727 Massachusetts Avenue. This property, destroyed by fire in late 1986, was subject of Board of Appeals hearings numbers 49 and 69. Environment 81 Recreation Faces New Features Recreation Committee. L/R seated: Carolyn Wilson; Judith Marshall; Joan Halverson, Recreation Director. Standing: Brian Adley The Recreation Committee's most important accomp- lishment for 1987 was construction of Phase li of Lincoln Street athletic complex. To compliment ex- isting well -used fields, town meeting voted the committee's proposal for an additional all purpose field as well as a softball field. Construction of a field parallel to the existing bike path began in August. The fill and loam required to bring this field to playing quality was reduced by its terraced -down level. After two growing seasons of the new grass, the softball infield will be cut and a clay infield put in place. Both new fields will finally be ready for play Fall 1988. ...And A Fitness Path for Lincoln Street Developing an exercise or "par" course has been the major 1987 assignment of the Lincoln Street sub- committee. This course is designed to challenge individuals of all ages and abilities -- including those with handicaps - -to improve their fitness. Under the chairmanship of recreation committee mem- ber Lynn Wilson, the subcommittee includes committee member lion Chisholm, Kristine Burton, Ralph Lord, Nell Walker and David Williams. The exercise course will be approximately two miles long with 10 stations designed to serve people need- ing specialized muscle- toning and aerobic fitness as well as those wishing to enjoy flora and fauna along the way. The path will be suitable for running, jogging or strolling and will meander through both town and Hayden Recreation Centre lands. Funding for construction, landscaping and some main- tenance will be raised by the subcommittee. About $45,000 is to be sought from corporate and private donations. Lights! Our second accomplishment in 1987 was the lighting of the Center Bailfield #2 using monies appropriated by town meetings of 1985 and 1986. On May 1, 1987, 82 Life Quality the recreation committee sponsored the "celebration of lights" with former State Representative and long -time town moderator Lincoln P. Cole Jr. pitch- ing the first ball. The girls varsity softball team played Winchester in a regular season game and se- cured a win for Lexington. The Junior Softball League was also on hand to play some demonstration innings. Use of the lighted field began slowly; and the committee foresees increased usage of the field as teams vie for space next spring. This field was additionally enhanced by the Lions Club's donation of most of the materials to create a skinned infield made of clay. Parks department staff provided the labor. This field is the only authentic softball field available in Lexington. Other fields are assigned and used but do not meet all official criteria. User fees for the lighted area cover the cost of the electricity. With increased use in the upcoming season, the fee structure is expected to include the replacement of light bulbs. Lights for the four tennis courts at the Center Playground were upgraded in 1967. This replacement provides a higher quality of night tennis with metal halite fixtures which are more cost effective to operate. Because of better lighting, night usage has increased and total tennis reservations are up. The reservation system, through an increased fee structure, helps to offset lighting costs. Other Improvements With money appropriated for this purpose by the 1986 Town Meeting, Bowman school playing field received a complete regrading in 1987 to correct long- standing drainage problems. Following its two years' absence from the list of available playfields, the newly - seeded field will be ready for spring 1988 activities. Fitness - Nature Path Brochure Design. Prepared by the Lincoln Street Recreation Area Subcommittee, Nov. 1987 NeY: fIN(bN T__ Recreation Other additions to recreation facilities include a "safety fence" at center field area used primarily by Little League. The cost of the fence was partly subsidized by that group. A first aid emergency box connected to the fire department has been placed at Lincoln Street complex, making the area safer. Deteriorating and unsafe play equipment was removed from Adams and Munroe park and field areas. New equipment will be added to replace these voids. In late May, the Boy Scouts' Drummer Boy District Camporee was held in Willards Woods with committee permission. In this successful camping experience for 150 scouts and leaders, much of the winter storm damage in the woods and meadow was cleaned up as a service to the community. The committee greatly appreciated their fine work. A Major Community Effort Another idea presented to the recreation committee by resident Kerry Brandin has resulted in the cre- ation of a new sub - committee. This sub- committee will help design, construct and maintain a Leathers' Playground for Lexington Center. This very exu- berant sub - committee held an extensive design day with all appropriate town officials and all elemen- tary schools generating ideas for the structure with the architect, Bob Leathers. Design day was fol- lowed by public meetings to insure that all voices were heard. The committee is now revving up for construction weekend, June 15 to 19, 1988. Con- struction volunteers and donations of money and mat- erials are vital for the project to succeed. Fund- ing goal is $45,000 to $50,000. This would include upgrading of existing restroom facilities at the site and some maintenance. When completed, total value of this play structure will exceed $180,000- - all made possible by citizen initiative. Programs The recreation department continues to provide sea- sonal programming for children, special needs youngsters and adults. Fishing at the "Old Res." For special needs youngsters the recreation budget provided a seven week summer camp. St. Bridgid's Church provided a home base for the camp. Space had been a problem because of the major school reno- vations during summer 1987. We thank everyone on the staff at St. Bridgid's for providing such a caring and spacious facility. The proximity to the Center pool, tennis courts and open spaces, allowed for an already important program to continue. Near the end of the program, we were pleased that Lex- ington Rotary provided $850 to extend the camp another week. Campers, parents, Rotarians and the committee agreed that the endeavor was well worth the effort. In May about 250 special needs youngsters from 15 towns participated in the North Middlesex Special Olympics all day track meet. The event, a first in Lexington, featured a clown as entertainment along with modified field competitions at the high school track area. Committee member Brian Adley coord- inated the event with the town departments and the North Middlesex Special Olympics Committee. Fall and Spring programming for Special Needs youngsters age 5 to 15 continues, while "Friday Night Live" is provided for 10 to 15 year olds. Expansion of summer clinics took place in soccer, baseball, softball and a pre - school "Camp -In ". Many programs started with long waiting lists. The win- ter ski programs saw increases: the Thursday program from two bus loads to three and the Friday night program from three buses to five. The adult population is generally served by the allocation of fields for soccer and softball and indoor time at both the field house and the Diamond Middle School gym. Committee Changes Bob Eby left the committee in fall after many years of serving and presiding through projects such as town pool and track reconstruction. We wish him well. Joining fresh from the Lincoln Street sub- committee is Don Chisholm. We look forward to his expertise and enthusiasm for further development of Lincoln Street athletic complex. The recreation committee strongly believes in pro- viding a balanced program as well as fields and equipment to support the recreational needs of the community. We meet the third Wednesday of every month and welcome community input. Life Quality 83 Recreation *Fees based on calendar year. Reimbursements, Revolving Fund, and Gift Fund based on fiscal year. FEES Programs Length Staff Attendance Staff Cost Income Swim Programs Summer 87 FY 86 FY 87 Reimbursement to General Fund FY 86 FY 87 PAYROLL $134,113 $144,166 Program Income CY 5442 $96,438 $108,515 EXPENSES 19,580 20,300 Revolving Fund 4,366 543 PERSONNEL Full Time 1 1 Special Needs Reimbursement 866+ *4,575 6332 Part Time 100+ 100+ Gift Fund 692 /day 6,030 700 General Swim Res 72.5 days TOTAL 15,604.97 $111,409 $116,090 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 Youth Lessons Fees * $64,293 $87,160 $89,298 $92,573 $96,438 $108,515 Youth Tournament Reimbursements 2,870 2,087 2,978 3,740 *4,575 6,332 Tennis Booth /Id Revolving Fund 1,182 4,321 3,981 6,351 4,366 543 Adult Tournament Gift Fund -- -- -- 3,325 6,030 700 Memorial Day Tournament Total $68,345 $93,568 $96,257 $105,989 $111,409 $116,090 Adult Programs *Fees based on calendar year. Reimbursements, Revolving Fund, and Gift Fund based on fiscal year. FEES Programs Length Staff Attendance Staff Cost Income Swim Programs Summer 87 Tags 5442 $57,181.00 Guest Fees 11,471.50 Lessons 4 -2 week sessions 866+ 7,559.70 General Swim Pool 88.5 days 40 692 /day $55,611.10 -- General Swim Res 72.5 days 255 /day 15,604.97 -- Tennis Summer 87 Youth Lessons 8 weeks 3 397 1,777.50 2,550.50 Youth Tournament 1 week 3 12 -- 12.00 Tennis Booth /Id 16 weeks 3 520 2,102.89 3,103.00 Adult Tournament 3 weekends Office 59 199.00+ adm 171.00 Memorial Day Tournament 1 day Office 18 adm 24.00 Adult Programs Adult Gym 35 weeks 5 60 /nt. 5,074.36 10,295.00 AM Jogging 25 weeks 2 113 /wk 702.59 1,181.00 Volleyball 24 weeks 1 57 /week 491.04 1,735.00 Summer Basketball League 5 weeks 1 23 teams 800.25 660.00 Coed League Softball 15 weeks Office 14 teams 30.00+ adm 140.00 Ballfield Reservations 26 weeks Adm 319+ Adm 4,002.00 Indoor Soccer 17 weeks 1 27 /week 243.00 597.00 Basketball 8 weeks 1 34 /week 102.41 224.00 Youth Programs Preschool Movement 26 days 3 141 /day 3,208.95 -- Grade 1 - 4 Sports 13 days 6 34 /week 1,409.34 -- Grade 4 & 5 Sports 13 days 5 25 /day 727.60 -- Grade 6 - 7 Basketball 11 days 5 11 /day 629.62 -- Fall Soccer Clinic 7 weeks 18 263 1,251.00 1,400.00 Summer Tot Lot 15 sessions 2 36 /day 255.50 -- Hershey Track Program 1 day 10 79 349.00 -- Trip Chaperones 2 trips 2 /trip 30 /trip 159.83 Revolving Fund Nashoba Ski Program - Friday 6 days 2pd /8 vol 209 347.11 Revolving Fund Thursday 6 days volunteers 138 0.00 Revolving Fund Teen Volleyball 9 sessions 1 28 /week 180.00 134.00 Special Needs Programs Sing Along Chorus 31 weeks 2 14/11 2,164.60 1,241.00 Special Needs Activity Group 20 events 2 13 /event 3,643.44 1,065.00 Extended Day 8 weeks 3 18 645.30 533.00 Kids Camp 8 weeks 5 13.75 9,813.75 5,250.00 Sing Along Singers 20 weeks 2 10 106.95 -- 84 Life Quality Celebrations Committee Beefs Up Its Ranks In order to build a stronger Committee, the com- position of the Town Celebrations Committee (TCC) was changed by the Board of Selectmen. Appointed, with committee approval, were 6 associate members: Nancy Cannalonga, Dawn Dziokonski, Anthony Dziokonski, Gerald Hagerty, Charles Hyde and Patricia McGrath. In June, Recording Secretaries Frances Mallet and Marion Snow resigned. Subcommittee members Nancy Cannalonga and Gerald Hagerty were appointed to the TCC and Marion Snow to the subcommittee. In December, associate members Dawn McKenna, Mary Anne McKenna, Marilyn McWeeney and John Holt were appointed, bringing both the TCC and its subcommit- tee to full complement. Under the guidance of Chairman William Fitzgerald and Vice Chairman Raymond Flynn, the TCC forged ahead with details for observance of Patriots', Memorial and Veterans' Days. PATRIOTS' DAY - Monday, April 20, 1987 A cold drizzle and grey skies greeted the 212th An- niversary of the Battle of Lexington. Martin Gil- man (Lexington Historical Society), aided by an eager band of young (and young -at- heart) bellringers, sounded the warning from the Old Belfry. A spellbinding performance by the Lexi- ngton Minute Men and the British 10th Regiment of Foot enthralled an estimated 13,000 spectators. The "Youth of Lexington Sunrise Parade" was led by Chief Marshal Ammar Bazzaz, Lexington High School senior class president, his aides Josh Wolk and Jerry Ward; and division marshals Chuck McCormick and Taku Shimizu with their aides, Lee Zohn, Jeff McDonough, Howard Goralnick and Paul Cahaly. Ceremonies on the Green included greetings from the board of selectmen and reading of the Governor's Proclamation by board chairman John Ed- dison. The Cecil K. Harris Award was presented to LHS Senior Allison Courant by James Hart, Captain Town Celebrations Committee. L /R: Charles Hyde; Gerald Hagerty; Jean Coates; Nancy Cannalonga; Wil- liam Fitzgerald, Chairman; Raymond Flynn, Vice Chairman. Absent: Karen Gaughan; Paul Jenkins; Robert Jackson; Winston Flynn; Marion Snow As- sociate. Subcommittee: Dawn Dziokonski, Marilyn Mc- Weeney, John Holt, Dawn McKenna, Mary Ann McKenna. White Tricorn Ha Winner. Mary R. McDonough, retired the previous June after 21 years as town clerk and another 24 years in the treasurer and town clerk's offices. The White Tricorn Hat has been awarded annually for the past 30 years to an individual who does not hold public office, yet has shown leadership and generously given time to the town. Commanding, Lexington Minute Men; Lexington Youth Recognition Awards to Sean Mahoney and Margaret O'Sullivan by Selectman Leo McSweeney; and the White Tricorn Hat award to former Town Clerk Mary McDonough by Lions Club President Francis Molle. Rev. George Papademetriou, Chaplain- Lexington Minute Men, offered invocation and benediction. Morning activities included the 73rd five -mile Lex- ington Lions Club Road Race, pancake breakfasts at the Church of Our Redeemer (Rotary Club), St. Brigid's and the Masonic Temple (DeMolay). Memorial services were jointly conducted by the Lexington Minute Men and Daughters of the American Revolution. At 1 p.m., "Paul Revere" was greeted at the statue of Captain John Parker by the. selectmen and Lexington Minute Men.. Neil Cronin and his committee judged the floats that best depicted the theme for 1987's parade: "A Salute To Our Heroes." Tied for first place in the youth category were DeMolay and Girl Scout floats. Honorable mention in this category was awarded to the youth commission float. In the civic category, "Second Season Players" were awarded honorable men- tion. Promptly at 2 p.m., Chief Marshal MSgt. John Holt, USAF(R) and his Chief of Staff, Lt. Ben Golini, USN(R) led four music - filled divisions from East Lexington, past the reviewing stand to a Worthen Road dismissal in a steady rain. Life Quality 85 Town Celebrations Committee When the Norwich University (VT) contingent reached the reviewing stand, they proudly remained at attention while their president, General Rus- sell Todd, was presented a plaque from the Town of Lexington "for 35 years of continuous participa- tion by Norwich University in Lexington's Patriots' Day Parade." The presentation was made by the selectmen's chairman, John Eddison. The entire 2nd Division of Aleppo Temple Shriners was again sponsored by the Lexington Lodge of Elks #2204, BPOE. Grateful thanks to those sponsors, recruited by the Lexington Chamber of Commerce, whose financial support guaranteed a successful and entertaining parade. They are: Arlex Oil Corp.; Lexington Toyota; Stanley Hill Post #38, American Legion; Amoroso & Co. Inc.; Lexington Hardware; Lexington Savings Bank; Sons of Italy; Knights of Columbus; Chadwick's Ice Cream Parlor; Norma Perry & As- sociates Inc.; Shawmut Bank, N.A.; Bellino's Bakery; Parker- Nichols Group; Wilson's Farm; Mar- shall- Bartlett Inc.; Boston Federal Savings Bank; Lexington Alarm Systems; Raytheon Company; Michelson's Shoes; Malls; Countryside Merchants; Lawhorn Irrigation Inc.; Bank of Boston and "anonymous" donors. MEMORIAL DAY - Monday, May 25, 1987 Warmed by a May sun, memorial services at Westview Cemetery preceded the morning parade. Col. Paul Rouillard, USAF(R), Chief Marshal, led the parade from the School Administration Building to Munroe Cemetery for a short program that included recita- tions of General Logan's Order of the Day for the First Memorial Day and Lincoln's Gettysburg Ad- dress. Commemorative services were also held at Cary Hall, Colonial Cemetery and the Green. For the first time in many years, the LHS Chorus sang during the program on the Green. Invocation and benediction were offered by Rev. George Papademetriou at Westview and Munroe Cemeteries, and by Rev. Stephen M. Healy of St. Brigid's at the Colonial Cemetery and the Green. VETERANS DAY - Wednesday, November 11, 1987 An early November snow storm and raw winds forced the Veterans Day parade indoors to Cary Hall again! TCC member Karen Gaughan welcomed the audience and introduced Lt. John Tobias, Lexington fire department Chief Marshal. The morning's speaker was Col. Charles W. Seifert, new Hanscom Air Force Base Commander. Invocation and benedic- tion were offered by Rev. Alden Flanders of the Church of Our Redeemer. After the commemorative ac- tivities, a flag detail from the Pvt. Charles J. Schutt Marine Detachment, Watertown; Lexington Minute Men and Lexington Elks braved the storm to raise both the American and POW /MIA flags over the Green. To the many organizations, citizens, selectmen, town manager, Lexington High School Band, Lexi- ngton Minute Men, Chamber of Commerce and the many town departments, businesses, corporations and clergy who helped in so many ways throughout the year -- THANK YOU! FY 86 FY 87 Appropriated $10,000 $10,000 (An additional $10,000+ was donated by the or- ganizations listed above.) Cary Lecture Committee Jazz It Up for 1987 Despite almost zero weather on January 24, an al- most full house in Cary Hall stomped their feet in tune to Ray Smith and the Paramount Jazz Band. In March, the Hamakor Israeli Folk Dance Troupe of 24 costumed dancers and musicians performed folk dances of many lands. On November 5th, Thomas Boylston Adams, a direct descendant of John and John Quincy Adams, gave an informative talk on the personalities of the men who structured and signed the Constitution. In his research, Mr. Adams found previously unreported letters written and exchanged among these men. All programs are provided free of charge to Lexi- ngton residents according to the will of Eliza Farnham and Susannah E. Cary. 86 Life Quality Tours Enhance Battle Green Tour on the Battle Green_ narrated by Guide Elizabeth Rabkin. The guides on the Battle Green greeted 95,251 visitors and 1,447 bus tours during 1987. Visitors heard the story of Paul Revere, John Han- cock, Samuel Adams, and the battle of April 19, 1775, with Captain Parker as the commander. The selectmen issued licenses to three new guides and six senior guides, with Steven Ford as head guide. Examinations for the new guides were given by Director of Guides, Cornelius P. Cronin, and Steven Ford. On September 8 a free tour of the Battle Green was given by the guides for Lexington residents and their friends. However, due to inclement weather, only a few people came. We hope more residents will mark their calendar for our 1988 tour. Any Lexington group wishing to have a free tour of the Battle Green should call the Director of Guides. Boys and girls over 14 years of age may obtain ap- plications for new guides at the Visitors Center. Central America Group Seeks a Sister City The Lexington Central America Sister Committee, authorized by town meeting and appointed by the selectmen in August, began its search for a Central American community with which to establish a relationship, much like the 21 -year liaison be- tween Lexington and Dolores Hidalgo in Mexico. The committee contacted a number of experts, and talked with people from the various countries. The group plans to present a report and recommenda- tions to the 1988 town meeting. Sister Cities Continue Fiesta Exchange Hugs and kisses greeted the nine Lexington Sister Cities Committee representatives visiting Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico. Parties continued for the four days, including "Grito," an all -night celebration to herald Mexican Independence Day, September 16th. According to tradition of over 21 years, Dolores Hidalgo visitors shared in Massachusetts' Fourth of July. In 1987 current "Presidente" (mayor) Alejandro Torres paid his first call to Lexington and the State House. Information on sister committee membership and par- ticipation is available at LaTienda, the sister city store on Meriam Street. Proceeds from the sale of Mexican handicrafts at the shop, staffed by volunteers, supports the exhanges with our friends south of the border. Independence Day in Dolores Hidalgo. Fred Benkley, President of Lexington Sister City Commit- tee, leads. Donald McCarthy and William Noz carry wreath to the home of Don Miguel Hidalgo. Arts Council Launches New Projects Lexinat_on Council for the Arts. L/R seated: Penelope Hart; Kenny Brandin, Chairman; Melinda Vin- ton. Standing: Mary Ann Armstrong, Secretary; Philip McFarland; Barabara Crane, Vice Chairman; Eunice Alberts Nicholson; Fred Rosenberg. In fulfilling its mandate to support and strengthen the arts in Lexington through the disbursement of state and private funds, the Lexington Council for the Arts initiated a number of new projects this year in addition to continuing its past established programs. The council now administers the Perform- ing Art Student Series (PASS), a new state lottery - funded program whose goal is to cultivate tomorrrow's audiences today through a program of subsidized tickets for school -age children to per- forming arts events. Over 950 Lexington students benefited from the program's $1,862 annual disburse- ment. Private funds from the council's Patrons' Program, now in its third year, enabled two council -spon- sored performances this year. In March, 500 people enjoyed the creative re- telling of the Grimms Brothers' tales of Snow White and The Fisherman and His Wife in a free performance at Cary Hall by the Washington, DC -based group, The Golden Key. In May, we again offered a free concert at Cary Memorial Library, this year featuring the Da Camera Players and Modern Mimes. Well over 300 people attended, and arts council patrons were invited to a recep- tion afterwards hosted at two local galleries. virtually all 500 copies of A wide to Lexinaton Art Organizations. a free booklet published by the council in the fall, have reached new residents through Welcome Wagon and visitors to town offices, Cary Library and the Senior Center. The patrons program funded the guide, which also received cleri- cal support from the town. The Directory of Artis- tic Resources in Texinaton updated and expanded by the council throughout the year, has been requested at least twice a week at Cary Library's reference desk. Librarians report much favorable comment. In hopes of increasing the quality and quantity of lottery applications, the council used private funds to sponsor a grant writing workshop with Dr. Brucia Witthoft. As the workshop was over -sub- 88 Life Quality scribed, the course will be offered again in January, 1988 to accommodate the demand. The council mounted two visual arts exhibits at Cary Library. In January, samples of works by in- dividuals and organizations listed in the direc- tory appeared in the lobby glass cases. In April, the council hung works by Roy Crystal, Peetie Van Ettan and Betsy Molloy in the Piper Gallery. These artists were semi - finalists in the Visual Artists Commission Competition administered by the arts council and funded by the Massachusetts Arts Lot- tery. Roy Crystal ultimately received the $750 award of a commission to create his photographic composition entitled, "Lexington: A Sense of Place." It began illuminating the lobby of the Town Office Building in December. Patrons program scholarships totalling $500 have been awarded to Lexington members of the Greater Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra who will be tour- ing Japan in 1988. The students shared their talents in a public performance at Munroe Tavern during the Lexington Historical Society's Holiday Open House. Projects of an ongoing nature included publication of the LCFA Newsletter in January and September, the second annual fundraising appeal in May which raised over $3,000, and continuation of the Lexi- ngton Arts Calendar, published every four months. Council member Deborah Kassman resigned and Melin- da Vinton was appointed in October to take her seat as the Calendar editor. The council distributed $6990 in Massachusetts Arts Lottery funds in 1987 and received $913 for administrative expenses from the lottery. Recipients included concert - visits in nursing homes by MUSE, Inc. ($290), Little Voices Theatre Project ($1000), Special Needs Art Fund ($600), Suzanne Pemsler ($250), LHS Music Department for a residency by the Lyricum Ensemble ($1000), dance residency sponsored by ACT at Estabrook ($300), Deborah O'Hara poet -in- residency at Bowman School ($750), poetry reading series at Cary Library ($500), choral performance by the Master Singers of works by Lexington composer David Epstein ($750), performance and workshop for LHS students by the Mystic Valley Orchestra ($500), concert of the music of Roland Hayes at the Museum of our Na- tional Heritage ($500), a sample script of Lexi- ngton Senior Adult Histories ($200), and support for the production of Music Man by the Second Season Players ($900). In 1988 the council plans a town -wide mailing of the Arts Calendar and annual appeal to expand public awareness of the council and local arts events and to increase private contributions to the patrons program which makes so much of our work possible. SS Preservation Progresses Under Historical Commission Aegis Historical Commission, L /R: Isabella Hagelstein; Martin Gilman; Brucia Witthoft; Dawn McKenna; Roland Gubisch, Chairman. Lexington Historical Commission efforts to provide preservation funding for privately -owned struc- tures, announced in a May 14 Minute -man article, generated numerous inquiries and was clearly the commission's most popular recent topic. Develop- ment is continuing along the lines of low- interest revolving loans for restoration or repair, similar to an existing program in the town of Arlington. Ten site reviews were conducted during 1987 under the demolition delay by -law adopted by town meet- ing on April 14, 1986, to preserve and protect sig- nificant buildings. None of the structures was deemed appropriate for preservation under the terms of the by -law, and commission sign -off of the demolition permit applications was usually ac- complished within several days of the request. Among the demolition requests reviewed by the com- mission in 1987, and issued by the Building Depart- ment, were three for barns. During 1986 only two demolition permits for barns were granted. While it may not be a significant upward trend, the in- creasing scarcity of barns in Lexington weakens the tangible, picturesque ties to our rural past. The 18th century Cutler Farmhouse was moved along Wood Street on June 30, 1987, to make its original site available for the Katandin Woods development. The commission strongly supported preservation of this historically- important structure and is grate- ful for the perseverance of the Cosgrove family in the complex process of moving their home. The historical commission is the starting point for those seeking National Register nomination for their buildings or neighborhoods. It submits opinions and recommendations to other town boards and committees on topics of architectural or his- toric concern. It also collects reference informa- tion on architectural styles, preservation technology and financial benefits for historic preservations. HDC Scrutinizes Center Rebuilding The Historic Districts Commission (HDC), which is responsible for reviewing plans for construction, demolition, exterior renovations, color changes and signs in the four historic districts, had quite a busy year. The commission dealt with 61 ap- plications, granting certificates in an overwhelm- ing majority of cases. Most of the applications occurred in the last half of the year, giving the commission a flurry of activity, following a quiet 1986 and early 1987. The most significant single project of the year was the reconstruction of the Lexington Center building lost to a fire in the late fall of 1986. Because of the magnitude of this project, its sig- nificant location and the controversial question of building density, this design was reviewed in stages. The general concept was approved first, with overall dimensional limits of height and bulk. Then in successive meetings considerations of exterior design, materials and colors were reviewed. More meetings are planned well into 1988 to review details of construction, lighting, signs and last minute tenant changes. Life Quality 89 COA Stretches Muscles, Cooks Up New Programs Council on Aaina. Counterclockwise from front: Dorothy Boggia; Terrence Gent, Chairman; Linda Vine, Direc- tor; Kevin Grimes; Ruth Butler; Edmund Grant; Connie Foster; Wendell Benway; Louis Tropeano; George Doughty; John Eddison, Selectman /Liaison; Mary Brock, Recording Secretary. Absent: Barbara Rubin, Susan Nordemo. In planning, coordinating and implementing programs designed to meet the needs of older adults, the Council on Aging (COA) has deepened and broadened its offerings in 1987 with gratify- ing response. At the Senior Center one can find health assistance, daytime adult education, cur- rent events as well as peer support groups and many recreational activities. Most noteworthy introductions of the year were a workshop on accessory apartments, a breast cancer detection clinic, health benefits counseling and family caregiving courses. The COA- sponsored accessory apartment workshop in October spearheaded efforts to form an ongoing public /private partnership bringing agencies on aging and housing together with remodelers, real estate agents and lenders. Older homeowners who could benefit from building accessory apartments in their homes received counseling on how to add living units in their homes and tips on marketing such apartments. Rental income, added security for those living alone and possibility of "homemaker services" in lieu of rent are among possible ad- vantages especially for Seniors. Accessory apartments have also been advocated as a source of affordable rental housing stock. The breast cancer clinic, sponsored jointly with the health department and Mobile Diagnostics, Inc., began with a free lecture on early detec- tion. Participants who registered for the program saw a video tape on breast self- examination, received individual instruction and a mammogram. Response to the program was greater than expected, and the clinic day extended to 6 p.m. Another is planned for spring 1988, with twice yearly programs foreseen. Health benefits counseling (SHINE program) takes place every Monday afternoon. Two trained volun- teer counselors provide free confidential assis- tance with questions on Medicare, Medex, health maintenance organizations, insurance claims and the like. They also help in tailoring health in- surance options to needs and budgets. The center courses for families taking care of de- pendent elders are offered twice a year in four to six weekly sessions. Through discussion groups, they put the family role in perspective and help put families in touch with community resources and networks. This is especially important for families coping with Alzheimer's Disease. In 1987 the center added many new support and recreational services to its ongoing list of programs. They include: a Fix It Shop for the repair of small appliances; biweekly Stretch and Bend exercise class; a Family Caregiving support group for families taking care of an older adult; a yearly art exhibit by Lexington residents; microwave cooking classes; and evening programs Council on Aging which include covered dish suppers and musical entertainment. The center also printed a new agency brochure and a Senior Discount Program Directory, which were distributed to Lexington residents. The discount directory includes Lexington businesses that are willing to give older adults (60 +) a discount upon presentation of a blue identification card avail- able at the Senior Center. In FY 87 town funds were spent on the day to day necessities associated with running the senior cen- ter physical plant and office, the printing and postage for 10 issues of the Council on Aging Newsletter (4,200 copies per issue) and the SPANS program, an intergenerational program linking high school students and seniors. Other major expendi- tures included: general hospitality; special programs of the Lexington Senior Citizen's Club; transportation for seniors to special events such as the September Governor's Race in Boston; the five day /week congregate meal program at the cen- ter; the Elder Chorus; the Minuteman Home Care Cor- poration local assessment; program development and continuing education such as health lectures. Due to a heating problem at the senior center, $4,000 above town meeting allocations was re- quested and granted during FY 87. The COA also received a yearly Department of Elder Affairs for- mula grant and revenue from a social day care program which meets three days /week at the center. "A Tribute to Mothers" at COA. L /R: Hazel Carlson, award winner; Dorothy Boggia, COA member; and Linda Vine, Senior Center Director. FY 86 FY 87 PAYROLL $37,337 $52,968 EXPENSES 42,822 49,127 PERSONNEL Full Time 1 2 Part Time 2 1 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM STATISTICS FOR JULY 1986 - JUNE 1987 # OF DIFFERENT SERVICE INDIVIDUALS SERVED COMMENTS /PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Social Day Care /Respite 48 Serves frail, older adults who could not attend the center without extra support. Fuel Assistance 92 Assistance with application registration for the State fuel program. Identification Cards 312 Cards issued to residents 60+ for discounts at local stores and extension on book borrowing at Cary Library. Drop -In Service 2,517 Total number of people who came to the center for all services. Special Events /Celebrations 850 Includes open houses, fund raisers, volunteer recognition, and other activities. Newsletter 4,000 Ten newsletters annually issued /mailed. Recreation 1,675 Includes trips, walking club, dance, exercise group, senior chorus, bridge. Housing Assistance 180 Includes information distributed on housing options. Community Education 1,289 Includes adult basic education classes offered at the center: French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, knitting, stained glass, investing, quilting, astronomy, etc. People 91 Council on Aging Home Delivered Meals 141 Includes two meals per day served to the Coordinator in providing guidance, information and homebound adults through Meals on Wheels and office administered direct Minuteman Home Care Corp. Congregate Meals 585 Includes a hot lunch served five days per their families in accordance with rules and regula- family and week at the center. Peer Support 115 Includes telephone reassurance, friendly visitors, and support group activities. Health Services /Education 275 Health lectures, "Vial -of- Life" and other Individuals and /or families with problems are en- activities. Blood Pressure 650 Blood pressure and weight checks held $ 10,888 $ 14,262 monthly at the center. Outreach 370 Home visits, needs assessments, and other mornings. PERSONNEL forms of community outreach. General Information/ 125,000 Duplicated count of individuals requesting Services 1 information on services and programs. U.S.D.A. Food Commodities 1,128 U.S. Department of Agriculture food commodities distributed at the center to eligible residents. Library Services 314 Library cards issued. SPANS 69 Intergenerational program conducted with Lexington High School students and seniors. Fix It Shop 101 A volunteer service offered to residents 60+ for small appliance repair. Veterans' Agent Serves Veterans, Their Families The Veterans' Agent supervises the Human Services During the year ending June 30, 1987, the Coordinator in providing guidance, information and veterans' service office administered direct referral and financial relief to veterans and benefits to nine single veterans, one veteran's their families in accordance with rules and regula- family and a widow. tions established by state law. Human Services Coordinator Individuals and /or families with problems are en- FY 86 FY 87 couraged to contact the human services coordinator PAYROLL $ 10,888 $ 14,262 who is available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday EXPENSES 11,671 12,750 mornings. PERSONNEL Part Time 1 1 92 People Youth Commission Carries Out Six Projects Youth Commission. L/R seated: Tara Ippolito, Deborah Murphy; Nancy Barter, CoChairman; Dan Murphy. Standing: Bob Hutchinson, Jeff Hagopian, Mark Barter, Dina Cannalonga, Trevor Williams, Nicole DiFrancisco, Mat Hutchinson, Robin Turner, Wei -Chao Tang, Bob Reardon, Cynthia Calvin, Anthony Porter CoChairman. Absent: Mark Murphy, Rod Parilla, Ronald Marble, Joseph O'Leary Each year the Youth Commission takes on a new crew of student activists to join the adult members in a number of community projects. The successful al- cohol /drug program of last year was continued, with discussions held at both the junior high and elementary schools. Members built and entered a float in the annual Patriot's Day parade and col- lected toys for tots, for distribution to needy children. They also defeated a town officials' pickup team in a softball game. Funding for the commission's work comes from the town in the amount of $500 and contributions of the Lexington Rotary and Lions Club. TAC Improves LEXPRESS, Expands Chair -car Service The Transportation Advisory Comittee (TAC) con- tinued to oversee the transportation services available to Lexington citizens in 1987. These in- cluded the LEXPRESS mini -bus system, the MBTA Bus routes, the commuter bus to Boston, and chair -car service for the disabled and mobility - limited. A comprehensive Lexington transit guide describing these transportation services was mailed to all residents in September and is available year -round in the town offices and libraries. LEXPRESS provided intra -town transportation six days a week servicing Lexington neighborhoods, schools, shopping centers, recreation centers, bus line connections and the Senior Center. "Reliability" was the word heard most often by the TAC to describe LEXPRESS service in the past year. In the first full year of a three -year contract, E1 Dorado Transporation Corporation provided steady, reliable service with very little downtime. Of 531 passengers polled in a survey in March 1987, 97 percent indicated that reliability was good or very good. Since the new buses were in- troduced to the system in September 1986, 92 per- cent felt service had improved. During this same period, overall ridership increased by 10 percent and total revenue increased by 11 percent. The TAC focused on several marketing ideas to stimulate new ridership and promote growth of regular, repeat passengers. They offered coupons for reduced rate passes and tickets, and sponsored a townwide contest for a book cover design for stu- dent textbooks with a LEXPRESS motif. No change occurred in the MBTA regular daily bus service through Lexington via two routes to People 93 Transportation Advisory Committee Winners in LEXPRESS drawing of October passholders, Matthew Mello, Sean Cohen and Evan Garber, each received two tickets to Broadway /Boston theatre hits from TAC member Charles Stevens (L). Alewife Station in Cambridge, and one route to Wal- tham, Central Square. A private carrier, Hudson Bus Lines, Inc. operated the commuter bus service to Boston. During Septem- ber 1987, service in the middle of the day was cur- tailed because of poor ridership. Hudson continued to operate during morning and afternoon commuter periods. Share -A -Ride, Inc. a non - profit corporation provid- ing chair -car service, has been serving elderly and handicapped residents on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. The LEXPRESS budget in- cluded $11,000 in 1987 to fund this service for the frail and mobility- impaired who are unable to use LEXPRESS. The service was used mainly for medi- cal appointments, shopping, errands, and trips to the Senior Center for meals, activities and the So- cial Day Care Program. The best news for disabled Lexington residents was the expansion of "The Ride" to seven days a week including evenings and weekends. "The Ride" is a separate chair -car service provided by the MBTA. Transportation Advisorv.Comm;ttee. L/R front: Sally Castleman, CoChairman; Joyce Hats; Lili Silvera; Pauline Burke, Coordinator. Behind: Jennifer Haskell, Student Representative; William Mix, Cochairman; Webb Sussman. Absent: Larry Chait, Elaine Dratch, Donald Graham, Charles Stevens. It offers trips for eligible handicapped residents to neighboring towns as well as within Lexington. TAC welcomes anyone interested in working on these and other transportation issues affecting the local community. LEXPRESS Financial Statement - FY 87 EXPENDITURES: Coordinator Salarie$ 17,145.28 Marketing & Admin. 2,039.88 Misc. (Bank S /C) 198.87 Cost of Buses 318,639.08 LEXPRESS Subtotal $ 338,023.11 Chair Car 11,000.00 $ 349,023.11 INCOME: Farebox and Ticket$ 50,751.55 Passes 15.968.50 Total Fares $66,720.05 19% MBTA Grant 80,000.00 23% Town of Lexington 202.303.06 58% $ 349,023.11 Article 32 1986 Appropriation$ 246,500.00 Expended Amount 202,303.06 Available Balance $ 44,196.44 (to be returned to town E & D) 94 People One Crisis After Another for Human Services In 1987 the Human Services Committee found ample challenge working on the priorities developed in the planning forum of 1986. Housina issues were thrust upon the town when the new owner of Emerson Gardens - -45 percent of the town's rental units -- announced condominium conver- sion. As a means of conserving the stock of affor- dable apartments, the committee introduced the concept of equity sharing to the selectmen as a possible response for present and future tenants threatened with loss of rental status. A challenge grant proposal to explore the ap- plicability of the equity sharing concept to Lex- ington was submitted to the state Executive Office of Communities and Development, which awarded the town a $31,500 grant. To guide this project the committee convened an equity sharing feasibility study review committee that chose Abt Associates of Cambridge to determine whether equity sharing might work locally. The committee also assisted the Lexington Citizens With Special Needs in their search for housing and program support. For youth the committee sponsored a series of semi- nars designed to enhance communication. Par- ticipants reviewed data on the prevalence of drug and alcohol abuse among young people and how these relate to family problems. After investigating Mystic Valley Mental Health Center cutbacks by the state, the committee recom- mended that services to youth with severe mental illness be a priority and that loss of services to the town be reviewed. In response to funding cutbacks for RePlace, an agency with a long track record for serving youth in trouble, the committee provided technical assis- tance so they could raise funds to surmount their current financial crisis. Human Services Committee. L�R front: Renee Cochin, Marion Shepp, Sylvia Perlman, Sheila Martin. Rear: Janet Eustis; Robert Cushman, CoChairman; Harvey Lowell, Chairman, Seymour Mandel; Stephen Baran, Human Services Coordinator. Absent: Leonora Feeney. To improve crisis response for the elderly, the mentally ill, the homeless and alcoholics, the com- mittee helped the newly formed Choate Symmes psychiatric emergency service communicate with a number of community groups. These included the police, agencies serving the elderly and youth ser- vices both inside and outside of the schools. Also evaluated in 1987 were visiting nurse ser- vices to the frail elderly. The committee recom- mended expansion of these services in cooperation with the council on aging, and inclusion of case management as part of health monitoring. Thanks partially to advocacy by the Enablement Sub- committee, a group of physically handicapped citizens, the local post office and all voting sites are scheduled to become permanently acces- sible to wheelchairs in 1988. The committee recommended town funding for human service appropriations, supported human service agencies in their fundraising efforts, and reviewed the council -on -aging non - personnel ex- pense budget. Funded in 1987 were: Cooperative Elder Services, Inc. ($3,000), Central Middlesex Association for Retarded Citizens ($8,000), Re- Place ($75,000), Visiting Nurse and Community Health, Inc. ($8,500), Lexington Committee for Spe- cial Needs Housing ($250 for planning) and Mystic Valley Mental Health Center Association, Inc. ($15,000). People 95 LexHAB Acquires House That Students Built LexHAB. L /R: David Eagle; Linda Conrad; Sherry Edmonds; Donald Wilson; Marshall Derby; Joan Wall, Secretary. Absent: William Hays, Chairman; Jean Gaudet. The Lexington Housing Assistance Board, referred to as LexHAB, is a non - profit corporation chartered in 1983 by special act of the legisla- ture to provide affordable housing for persons of low and middle income in the Town of Lexington. LexHAB has been charged by the Board of Selectmen and the town to investigate and implement creative alternatives for low and moderate income housing, supplementing the efforts of the Lexington Housing Authority. LexHAB is administered by a board of seven volunteers appointed by the selectmen. unaudited figures for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31 show LexHAB owns $993,189 worth of property, described below, and had an operating loss of $18,592 last year. Thirty people presently live in LexHAB units. LexHAB owns 10 condominium units at the former Muz- zey Junior High School. These units are rented to qualified persons and families. During 1987, LexHAB arranged for an energy audit for these ten units which tenants found difficult to heat; a weatherization program is underway. LexHAB also serves as representative of the town in matters involving restrictions which were im- posed at the time of conversion on the remaining privately owned units at Muzzey. LexHAB processed five applications for re -sale during 1987. In addi- tion, LexHAB met with the selectmen to review the policy to be adopted on renting privately owned units. Enforcement steps were begun against owners who rented in violation of the restrictions. In January, LexHAB purchased at cost from the Lexi- ngton Rotary Club the single - family energy effi- cient home constructed by the club and Minuteman Vocational Technical School on a former tax -title lot on Emerald Street. This house was immediately rented to a family meeting the guidelines estab- lished by LexHAB and the selectmen. Early in 1987 LexHAB received the remaining funds from the settlement of the town's options on con- dominium units at Potter Pond. The net amount received, after offset for the balance owed for the Emerald Street house, was $395,592. LexHAB has reviewed with selectmen its plans to construct or purchase additional housing for qualified low income persons and families. While the selectmen and planning board are taking a look at the town's available vacant sites, LexHAB is surveying Munroe School for possible conversion to affordable housing. LexHAB recognizes that the present occupants of Munroe will need to be heard, and that approval by the selectmen and action by the town will be required before any changes can be made regarding Munroe. In August the board welcomed Marshall Derby as the newly appointed member to LexHAB replacing Ronald W. Colwell who resigned. Fair Housing Plan Adopted by Selectmen The town's Fair Housing Committee (FHC) completed and sent to the selectmen a fair housing plan which was reviewed and accepted. The plan calls for committee action on two levels, regional and local. Regionally, the group will reach out to com- munities in the Boston area to share information and work together on fair housing issues. Locally, it will coordinate fair housing efforts and dis- tribute information to residents. In December the FHC hosted a regional forum at- tended by 30 members of fair housing committees from nearby communities. Keynote speakers were Ernie Gutierrez, Executive Director of Boston's Fair Housing Commission and Debbie Chang, Arlington's Fair Housing Director. 96 People Committee member Leona Martin was appointed to the Lexington housing authority by the governor. Fair Housing Committee, Florence Baturin; Vidya Bhatia; Robert Pressman; Stephen Baran, Fair Housing Director; Gerri Weathers, Chairman; William Spencer; Muriel Spence; Fred Rosenberg; Albert Huang. u LHA Makes Significant Progress on Handicapped Housing Housina for People with Snecial Needs Groundbreaking. L /R: William Spencer, LHA Chairman; John Gaffney Contractor; Marcia Lamb, Assistant Secretary, Executive Office of Communities and Development; Rita Sullivan, Executive Director, LHA. On October 27, 1987, the Lexington Housing Authority (LHA) and many local and state officials were on hand to celebrate ground breaking at hand- icapped housing sites on Tewksbury and Hill Streets. These two new houses will house eight handicapped adults. This project, which began when the 1984 Town Meeting transferred the lot on Hill Street for housing, is funded jointly by grants from the Department of Mental Health (DMH) and the Executive Office of Communities and Development (EOCD) under state Chapter 689. For his long ef- forts on behalf of this project, housing authority LHA ( Lexinaton Housina Authority), L \R: Ruth Nablo; Donald Wilson; Rita Sullivan, Executive Director, James McLaughlin; Leona Martin; William Spencer, Chairman. Vice - Chairman, James M. McLaughlin received a spe- cial award in December from EOCD /DMH. DMH and EOCD are also involved in an addition to the 45 Forest St. residence. The addition will allow an increase of handicapped residents from four to six. Architect's plans have been reviewed and approved by local and state officials as well as neighbors. The work calls for considerable renovation to the existing building as well as the new addition. The 1987 Town Meeting transferred town owned land on Massachusetts Avenue to the Housing Authority. Our purpose is to build a barrier -free duplex house for families with a physically handicapped person. This, too, is an EOCD project using state funds. Modernization projects underwav: Refurbishing is nearly complete at Greeley Village and local offi- cials have approved a plan to provide emergency power to the Greeley senior center. On December 28, LHA received word that state funds for long awaited repairs at Vynebrooke Village had finally been released. The $415,770 EOCD grant will be People 97 Lexington Housing Authority Receiving Award for Special Needs Housing Effort. Former LHA Chairman James McLaughlin is handed commendation from EOCD /DMH by Rita Sullivan. used to renew siding and handicapped ramp at Vynebrooke and to apply finishing touches at Greeley. In fall the authority received energy efficiency bonus payments worth approximately $1,000 from Bos- ton Edison. This money was awarded because the authority had reduced consumption of power by replacing over 100 refrigerators in Greeley and part of Vynebrooke and substituted more energy ef- ficient light bulbs in entries, stairs and inside apartments at the senior villages. Social Services: The Visiting Nurses Association provides a most appreciated, part -time health monitor to some of the residents in the senior vil- lages. This program, administered by the town human services committee with health department funds, is a great help in meeting the health needs of the seniors, allowing them to stay in their own homes. The housing authority works closely with the Lexi- ngton Housing Assistance Board (LexHAB) to provide housing for low income people. Many of the units owned by LexHAB are used in programs administered by the housing authority. Local meetings sponsored by the Council on Aging (COA), Fair Housing Commit- tee, Citizens for Special Needs Housing and Plan- ning Board meetings have been attended by commissioners and our executive director to en- courage a sense of cooperation in meeting our com- mon goals of providing housing for senior citizens, low income and handicapped people. Ongoing responsibilities of the housing authority include the following: Greeley Village - 25 buildings containing four apartments each plus the Community Building. (State program of 100 subsidies for the elderly.) yvnebrooke Village - four buildings containing 12 apartments each plus a Community Building, main- tenance office and garage. (State program of 48 subsidies for elderly and handicapped.) Countryside Village - Five buildings containing 12 apartments each plus the Community Building which also houses the housing authority office, main- tenance workshop and a garage. (Federal program of 60 subsidies for elderly and handicapped.) State 707 Program - rental subsidies for 16 elder- ly, handicapped and family clients. State 705 Program - rental subsidy for one low in- come family. HUD Section 8 Program - rental subsidies for 58 elderly, disabled and family clients. Federal 067 nroaram - 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 8:00 p.m. at Countryside Village with an annual meeting and election of officers held in March following the Town election. All meetings are open and the public is invited. Housing Authority payroll and expenses are funded by state and federal government. Rents received are applied to the operating expenses of proper- ties owned by the authority. Building and refur- bishing expenses are provided by the state and federal government. Since properties owned by the LHA are not taxed, the authority pays an amount to the town in lieu of taxes; in FY '87 $13,307. FY 186 FY'87 PAYROLL $125,947 $143,669 EXPENSES 288,253 189,133 PERSONNEL Full Time 6 6 Part Time 2 2 Note: A detailed financial report of the Housing Authority on all its programs for the year ending June 30, 1987, is on file and available for inspec- tion at the office of the board of selectmen, as required by Chapter 121B, Section 29 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth. 98 People Street and Precinct Map of the Town of Lexington Massachusetts The Clerk's Tall Tale: Managing Mutts by Mail What is "the best idea since toast ?" What made dogs legal for "the first year since Adam ?" What is the "most convenient thing that anyone has done for me in a long time ?" THE NEW RENEWAL BY MAIL DOG LICEN- SING SYSTEM instituted by the Town Clerk's Office this past year! All dog licenses expire on the last day of March, a date which rings no bells and triggers no action, even with some of the most responsible Lexington - ians. Sharing the frustration of dog owners, the staff set out to create a system which would accom- SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS DOG LICENSES ...........................$ 9415.50 FISH & GAME LICENSES ................... 6098.60 MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES .................. 2260.00 UCC FINANCING STATEMENTS ............... 4656.00 CERTIFICATES & PHOTOCOPIES ............. 6821.22 STREET LISTINGS ........................ 3172.00 POLE LOCATIONS ......................... 507.50 GASOLINEPERMITS ....................... 1700.00 MISCELLANEOUS .......................... 3100.46 TOTAL RECEIPTS FOR 1987 ................$37,731.28 plish licensing within the calendar deadlines, effi- ciently and easily for all involved. Coordination with the animal control officer and the health department produced an effective system without added cost to the town. A notice was put into the local paper in March, and also mailed to dog owners. It proved extremely effective. A new high of 1838 dogs were licensed by the date that the unlicensed dog list was presented to the board of selectmen for follow -up action; that list was about half that of the previous year. \ITTAT nGrnunc BIRTHS: 217 (1987 BIRTHS REPORTED AS OF JANUARY 12, 1988) MALE: 119 FEMALE: 98 DEATHS: 289 (1987 DEATHS REPORTED AS OF JANUARY 12, 1988) MALE: 117 FEMALE: 172 MARRIAGE INTENTIONS FILED: 226 NEW PRECINCT LINES TO AFFECT SOME VOTERS IN '88 (For map of precinct boundaries see previous page.)__ Redrawn precinct boundaries will be in effect for Spring 1988 elections. Some voters in precincts 3, 5, 6, 8 and 9 will have to report to different polling places than they are accustomed to. The new boundaries were drawn up by selectmen to comply with state law which says that all precinct populations must be within 10 percent of the average of all precincts in town. Precinct 1 - no changes, voting at Harrington School. Moved from Precinct 3 into Precinct 2 - voting at Bowman School. Briggs Road; Crescent Road; Dudley Road; Goffe Road; Great Rock Road; Green Lane; Philip Road; Watertown Street; Worthen Road East (even house numbers). Precinct 4 - no changes, voting at Lexington High School. Moved from Precinct 5 into Precinct 6 - voting at Diamond Middle School. Adams Street (100 through 154, even house numbers); Brent Road (18 through 26, even house numbers); Carl Road; Mill Brook Road; Myrna Road; North Street (52 thru 104, both sides); Suzanne Road; Westwood Road. Moved from Precinct 8 into Precinct 7 - voting at Estabrook School. Bedford Street (424 to end, even house numbers); Mellex Road; Westview Street. 100 Legal Precinct 8 - voting at Central Fire Station. Moved from Precinct 6 into 8. Bedford Street (60 through 122, even house numbers); Hill Street (2 through 50, even house numbers); Shirley Street; Tewksbury Street; William Roger Greeley Village. Moved from Precinct 9 into 8. Cedar Street (176 through 230, even house numbers); Constitution Road (2 through 30, even house numbers) and (21 through 31, odd house numbers); Freemont Street (odd house numbers); Massachusetts Avenue (2685 only house number); Oxbow Road; Paul Revere Road (2 through 12, even house numbers); Revolutionary Road; Ross Road. Checking Voters for Local Election at High School polling place. L /R: Ray Flynn, Alice Jorgensen. Registrars Note Static Voter Patterns The town election and its associated voter registra- tion constituted the major responsibility of the Board of Registrars in 1987. With no state or feder- al elections scheduled and few contested town -wide offices or town meeting members seats, many poten- tial voters failed to register despite special evening and Saturday hours. Luanna Devenis was appointed to the board this year, replacing Priscilla McGrath who was completing Reed Taylor's unexpired term. Luanna joined chairman Mary Abegg, clerk Bebe Fallick and Connie Foster. Complying with a new state mandate to provide for an assistant registrar of voters at high schools and vocational schools, the board requested that the principals of the local secondary schools recommend several possible candidates. Persons appointed from the list of recommendations can then register elig- ible students in their respective schools. Town Counsel Legal fees paid to Palmer & Dodge during fiscal 87 were $146,714. 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, 1987 to December 31, 1987. 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, 1987. 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Colonial Development Corp. vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 805506. Petition for damages for alleged flooding of land The following table is a look back at the participa- tion patterns of voters in town elections over the past eight years. Persons interested in inter- preting the data might want to research such factors as the number of candidates for town -wide elctions, the weather, school issues or financial issues. Year # Eligible Voters # Voted % of Eligible Voters 1987 18,556 5,595 30.2% 1986 19,167 5,205 27.2% 1985 20,079 5,856 29.2% 1984 19,160 6,942 36.2% 1983 19,490 5,501 28.2% 1982 19,289 6,386 33.1% 1981 20,110 6,788 33.8% 1980 19,531 4,930 25.2% 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. Tenneco, Inc. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 120191. Petition for abatement of 1982 personal property tax. 8. 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. 9. Board of Assessors vs. Commissioner of Revenue and Algonquin Gas Transmission Company, Appellate Tax Board No. 125492. Petition for rehearing on question of valuation. 10. Board of Assessors vs. Commissioner of Revenue and Exxon Corporation, Appellate Tax Board No. 125494. Petition for rehearing on question of valuation. 11. Board of Assessors vs. Commissioner of Revenue and Tenneco Inc., Appellate Tax Board No. 125493. Petition for rehearing on question of valuation. Legal 101 Town Counsel 12. Tenneco, Inc. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 125258. Petition for abatement of 1983 personal property tax. 13. Algonquin Gas Transmission Company vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 125364. Petition for abatement of 1983 personal property tax. 14. Exxon Corporation vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 125426. Petition for abatement of 1983 personal property tax. 15. Exxon Corporation vs. Commissioner of Revenue and Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 130119. Petition for abatement of 1983 personal property tax. 16. Tenneco, Inc. vs. Commissioner of Revenue and Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 130175. Petition for abatement of 1983 personal property tax. 17. 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. 18. 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. 19. 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. 20. 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. 21. 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. 22. In re Petition of Edward Tocio, Land Court Reg. 41584. Petition to register land bordering Town land. 23. 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. 24. 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. 25. 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. 26. 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. 27. 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. 28. 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. 29. 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. 30. Adams - Russell Cable vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 141855. Petition for abatement of 1985 personal property tax. 31. Algonquin Gas Transmission vs. Commissioner of Revenue and Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 138499. Petition for abatement of 1985 personal property tax. 32. Algonquin Gas Transmission vs. Commissioner of Revenue and Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 143714. Petition for abatement of 1986 personal property tax. 33. Exxon Corporation vs. Commissioner of Revenue and Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 138460. Petition for abatement of 1985 personal property tax. 34. Exxon Corporation vs. Commissioner of Revenue and Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 143171. Petition for abatement of 1986 personal property tax. 35. Tenneco, Inc. vs. Commissioner of Revenue and Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 138732. Petition for abatement of 1985 personal property tax. 36. Tenneco, Inc. vs. Commissioner of Revenue and Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 143679. Petition for abatement of 1986 personal property tax. 37. David and Helen Wellinger vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 140977. Petition for abatement of 1985 real estate tax. F 2 zPro.�, Town Counsel 38. 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. 39. 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. 40. 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. 41. 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. 42. 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. 43. 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. 44. 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. 45. 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. 46. 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. 47. 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. (b) All actions brought by or against the Town during 1987. 1. Town of Lexington vs. Aldo Gallinelli et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 87 -345. Action to enforce order of conditions issued by Conservation Commission. 2. Robert B. Swett, Jr. and Edward H. Linde, as Trustees of 191 Spring Street Trust vs. Town of Lexington, Land Court No. 122 -102. Petition to establish the legality of frontage for a parcel of land. 3. Robert L. Johnson et als vs. Judith J. Uhrig et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 87 -537. Appeal from decision of Planning Board disapproving a subdivision not required plan. 4. Geraldine Griggs vs. Lexington Police Department et als, United States District Court No. 86- 3217 -S. Petition to address alleged civil rights violations. 5. Richard Hamilton et al vs. Joyce A. Miller et als, Land Court No. 122701. Appeal from an order of conditions issued by the Conservation Commission. 6. J. Derenzo Company vs. Mobil Excavating Corp. vs. Town of Lexington et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 86 -5000. Third party complaint alleging inadequate warnings as to the height of a bridge over Route 128. 7. Pheasant Brook Estates, Inc. vs. Conservation Commission, Middlesex Superior Court No. 87 -2521. Appeal from an order of conditions issued by the Conservation Commission. 8. Kevin Sefton ppa and a minor, and John Sefton vs. Town of Lexington et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 87 -3106. Action for alleged injuries suffered while riding a moped on a dirt path. 9. Elena Massimilla vs. Zoning Board of Appeals et als, Land Court No. 123 -774. Appeal from a decision of the Board of Appeals upholding the denial of a building permit. 10. J.P. Construction Co., Inc. vs. Town of Lexington et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 87- 4111. Action to contest the awarding of a bid. 11. Ernest W. Mesinger and Francesca Morino vs. Town of Lexington, Concord District Court No. 87SC0800. Suit to recover costs resulting from being barred from high school prom. 12. Michael G. Waring vs. Shepard A. Clough et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 87 -4651. Action for equitable relief resulting from the suspension and dismissal of the plaintiff from his position as principal of Lexington High School. 13. Elizabeth Paul, A Minor, By Her Parents And Next Friends, John and Judy Paul vs. School Committee et al, Suffolk Superior Court No. 87- 4646. 14. Karsten Sorensen et als vs. Natalie H. Riffin et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 87 -5751. Appeal from decision of the Board of Appeals granting a variance from setback requirements. Legal 103 Town Counsel 15. Angelo Giaquinto et al vs. Joyce Miller et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 87 -6820. Appeal from an order of conditions issued by the Conservation Commission. 16. Bedford Construction Co., Inc. vs. Town of Lexington et als, Land Court No. 125 -883. Petition to establish a right of way. 17. Robert M. Hutchinson, Jr. vs. Local 1491, International Association of Fire Fighters, Middlesex Superior Court No. 87 -2056. Appeal of an arbitrator's award relating to health care benefits. 18. Michael and Josephine Colangelo, as Trustees of Mico Realty Trust vs. Natalie H. Riffin et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 87 -2787. Appeal from decision of the Board of Appeals denying a special permit to demolish an existing office building and construct a new office building. 19. ADCO Realty Trust vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 154981. Petition for abatement of 1987 real estate tax. 20. Algonquin Gas Transmission Company vs. Commissioner of Revenue and Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 154761. Petition for rehearing on question of valuation. 21. Lewis R. Aronin vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 246309. Petition for abatement of 1987 real estate tax. 22. Athens Realty Trust vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 154498. Petition for abatement of 1987 personal property tax. 23. Exxon Company, U.S.A. vs. Commissioner of Revenue and Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 154526. Petition for rehearing on question of valuation. 24. Jeanne Bloom vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 245870. Petition for abatement of 1987 real estate tax. 25. Jim Y. Chi and Betty L. Chi vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 246325. Petition for abatement of 1987 real estate tax. 26. Thomas J. Flatly (the Dunfey- Family Corporation) vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 154776. Petition for abatement of 1987 personal property tax. 27. Charles C. French vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 246104. Petition for abatement of 1987 real estate tax. 28. Heritage Realty Trust c/o Mico Realty vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 154977 Petition for abatement of 1987 real estate tax. 29. James J. Joseph and Mary C. Joseph vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 245803. Petition for abatement of 1987 real estate tax. 30. William Koning Jr. and Doris M. Koning vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 245347. Petition for abatement of 1987 real estate tax. 31. Peter Kovner and Roberta Kovner vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 246304. Petition for abatement of 1987 real estate tax. 32. Lexington Development Co. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 155963. Petition for abatement of 1987 real estate tax. 33. The Mediplex Group vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 155217. Petition for abatement of 1987 real estate tax. 34. Norman J. Richards vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 245948. Petition for abatement of 1987 real estate tax. 35. Shawmut County Bank, N.A. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 155132. Petition for abatement of 1987 real estate tax. 36. Stop & Shop Companies, Inc. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 154499. Petition for abatement of 1987 real estate tax. 37. S/P Acton Realty Trust, Isadore Wasserman, et al. Trustees, vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 154788. Petion for abatement of 1987 real estate tax. 38. Tenneco, Inc. vs. Commissioner of Revenue and Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 154061. Petition for rehearing on question of valuation. 39. Robert B. Waldner and Judith H. Waldner vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 245872. Petition for abatement of 1987 real estate tax. 40. Rita S. Williams vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 246130. Petition for abatement of 1987 real estate tax. 41. W. R. Grace and Company vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 154241. Petition for abatement of 1987 real estate tax. 42. Hartwood Limited Partnership vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 156887. Petition for abatement of 1987 real estate tax. 43. Tektronix, Inc. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 156349. Petition for abatement of 1987 real estate tax. 44. Malcolm Keljikian and Jean Keljikian vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 246402. Petition for abatement of 1987 real estate tax. ."3 nom; a+ 104 Legal Town Counsel 45. Malcolm Keljikian and Jean Keljikian vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 246403. Petition for abatement of 1987 real estate tax. 46. DiSilva Family Trust, c/o Thomas DiSilva vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 246304. Petition for abatement of 1987 real estate tax. 47. Mico Realty Trust vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 154973. Petition for abatement of 1987 real estate tax. 48. Town of Lexington vs. Charles A. Linehan, Land Court No. 82832. Petition to foreclose tax lien. 49. Town of Lexington vs. Denis Carroll, Land Court No. 82830. Petition to foreclose tax lien. 50. Town of Lexington vs. Lillian Daley, Land Court No. 82833. Petition to foreclose tax lien. 51. Town of Lexington vs. Robert Davis et al, Land Court No. 82834. Petition to foreclose tax lien. 52. Town of Lexington vs. Robert F. Rowland et al, Land Court No. 82831. Petition to foreclose tax lien. 53. Town of Lexington vs. Heirs of Jessie Bullock, Land Court No. 82829. Petition to foreclose tax lien. (c) All actions settled or disposed of during 1987. 1. Colonial Development Corp. vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 805506. Petition for damages for alleged flooding of land. Case dismissed. 2. Tenneco, Inc. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 120191. Petition for abatement of 1982 personal property tax. Partial abatement granted. 3. Tenneco, Inc. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 125258. Petition for abatement of 1983 personal property tax. Partial abatement granted. 4. Exxon Corporation vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 125426. Petition for abatement of 1983 personal property tax. Partial abatement granted. 5. Tenneco, Inc. vs. Commissioner of Revenue and Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 130175. Petition for abatement of 1983 personal property tax. Partial abatement granted. 6. 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. Case settled. 7. In re Petition of Edward Tocio, Land Court Reg. 41584. Petition to register land bordering Town land. Case settled. 8. 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. Case settled. 9. Alfred S. Busa, et al vs. Town of Lexington Land Court, Civil Action No. 117 -196. Petition challenging the validity of a zoning by -law amendment. Case dismissed. 10. 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. Decision for the Defendants. 11. Adams - Russell Cable vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 141855. Petition for abatement of 1985 personal property tax. Case withdrawn. 12. Tenneco, Inc. vs. Commissioner of Revenue and Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 138732. Petition for abatement of 1985 personal property tax. Partial abatement granted. 13. David and Helen Wellinger vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 140977. Petition for abatement of 1985 real estate tax. Decision for the Town. 14. 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. Case settled. 15. Geraldine Griggs vs. Lexington Police Department et als, United States District Court No. 86- 3217 -S. Petition to address alleged civil rights violations. Decision for the Defendants. 16. Pheasant Brook Estates, Inc. vs. Conservation Commission, Middlesex Superior Court No. 87 -2521. Appeal from an order of conditions issued by the Conservation Commission. Case dismissed. 17. Ernest W. Mesinger and Francesca Morino vs. Town of Lexington, Concord District Court No. 87SC0800. Suit to recover costs resulting from being barred from high school prom. Case dismissed following appeal. Norman P. Cohen, Town Counsel Legal 105 Appropriation Committee: Coping With Prop. 2 1/2 Appropriation Committee. L /R: John Ryan, Comptroller; Michael O'Sullivan, Chairman; Lloyd Gilson; John Campbell; Richard M. Perry, Vice Chairman; Heinz Muelhmann; George Burnell; Marilyn Mairson. Absent: Mark Polebaum, Wilma Ronco. While it is customary for the appropriation commit- tee to comment that the town is in a sound financial position and has successfully worked within the constraints of Proposition 2 1/2, this year's fiscal concerns prompt the following thorough backgrounder. The most important provision of Prop. 2 1/2 limited the ability of a community to levy taxes on real and personal property. It also repealed school commit- tee fiscal autonomy and compulsory and binding arbi- tration for public employees, prohibited unfunded state mandates and limited motor vehicle excise to $25 per thousand of value. Prop. 2 1/2 also provided four ways in which levy limits can be increased: • An automatic annual 2.5 percent increase over the previous year's levy; 9 An additional increase that factors in the added value of new construction; • a carry- forward from any unexpended levy increase Override votes do not fare well; 61 percent failed and 39 percent succeeded. One hundred thirty six communities (39 percent) tried debt exclusions at least once. Of these 136, 102 had at least one successful debt exclusion vote. Debt exclusion votes fare much better than over- rides; out of a total of 380 debt exclusion votes, 274 or 72 percent passed. This past summer the state legislature liberalized some of the mechanics of Prop. 2 1/2, as follows: Town officials may by simple majority vote decide to submit an override to the electorate; they may also submit an override that totals some amount under 2 1/2 percent; an override ballot question must spec- ify how the increased revenue will be used; there is no limit to the number of override questions that can be put on the ballot and finally, a simple major- ity vote by the electorate is all that's needed to pass an override. from the previous year; The questions of whether Lexington should override Prop. 2 1/2 is not a simplistic one; many factors on • and an override approved by majority vote; an both the revenue and expenditure sides must be mea- override can be overall, or cover specific debt sured, as depicted in the "blackboard" from last issues. year's town meeting shown here. Except for override, Lexington has used all the The graph shows that increases in property taxes revenue enhancements allowable under Prop. 2 1/2. have actually exceeded 2 1/2 percent due in large In contemplating override, the town might wish to part to substantial increases in new construction. consider what other communities have done, as out- Town revenues were further enhanced by large boosts lined in a recent state Department of Revenue in sewer /water charges, increased user fees, and use report. of the town's cash reserves. Since 1982, 110 communities (31 percent of all Concerning future expenditures, the fiscal process Massachusetts communities) have attempted overrides will be tested by substantial cost increases in at least once. areas where there is relatively little control; F=11 7111 106 Appropriation Committee % INCREASE OVER PREVIOUS YEAR 9 8 LEVY 7 s r 5 z w co 4 w a 3 2 E 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 BUDGET FISCAL YEARS insurance, pensions, fringe benefits, trash collec- tion and further increases in water /sewer fees. The committee also sees an increasing portion of the budget going toward personnel costs prompted by the need to recognize and remunerate town employees fairly. Before an override of Prop. 2 1/2 is seriously con- sidered, the committee hopes the town will recognize that an override is not an assured panacea; that each request for funds be scrutinized and balanced against all requests with the possibility that some may have to be eliminated or deferred. T H E B L A C K B O A R D - A P P R O P R I A T I O N COMM.- O M M. March 17, 1987 I RMOUESL4D F. Y. 1988 * * #I Personal Services 1 $8,704,494 I Expenses I 11,431,267 Articles Captial Improvements 1 *I 3,136,500 I A I Total Town: I *I $23,272,261 I Public Schools I 22,008,012 I Regional vaation 1 I 377,024 1 * * *I Total education: 1 $22,385,036 I TOM APPPCIPtIATICNS: I $45,657,297 I # # #I App: 1 B I Mass water Resources Authority (M R)1 1,796,319 * I State/Llomty Assess - Offsets 1 2,673,259 * * *I Assessors Overlay - Judgements 1 650,000 I GROSS AMT. TO BE RAISED BY MUM I $50,776,875 * ** I LESS: I C I Receipts - Cherry Sheet I 6,980,617 * I Local Aid 1 6,197,932 * * *1 Use of Available Finds 1 2,494,619 I NET AMT. TO BE RAISED BY MUM: I $35,103,707 I * * *1 Proposition 2 1/2 Formula Calculation:1 * 1 Previous FY 87 Net Amt Raised by Taxesl $33,739,961 D 1 2 1/2 8 - Limit (.025 * Above Line) 1 843,499 * 1 2 1112 % - New Construction for FY 881 500,000 * * *I Levy Limit Makeup from Prior Years 1 1 0 LEW EXMIT: I $35,083,460 (WER)/t DER LEVY LIMIT: 1 ($20,247) NEI (OVPIt) IF ( D - ( A + B - C) ] - LEVY LIeIIT POs UNDER Capital Expenditures: Evaluating Long -Term Needs It is the function of the Capital Expenditures Committee to evaluate the relative need, timing, cost and potential benefit of nonrecurring capital expenditure projects which may be required during the next five years. Long -term capital needs are projected based upon data in hand, and the findings are reported to the annual town meeting. The committee feels its first obligation is to ensure that basic capital improvements are carried forward in order to ward off major capital expenditures in outlying years. Long -range capital plans are becoming increasingly important with the growing impact of Proposition 2 1/2. The projects supported by the committee in the 1987 Town Meeting included: * resurfacing of streets * continuation of water main relining and replacement * second phase of the water leak detection program * construction of additional athletic fields at Lincoln Street recreation area and reconstruction Capital Expenditures Committee. L /R: Sheldon Spector, Chairman; Paul Hamburger; Nicholas Cannalonga; Richard F. Perry; Karen Dooks. 77111 111 1 1 Capital Expenditures Committee of the Center Playground basketball courts, including safety improvements • purchase of additional computer equipment for Cary Library for both staff use and public access. With the school renovation project entering its second year, the committee would like to emphasize the value of proper, regular maintenance. We continue to urge the school committee to budget annual building maintenance and develop long -range plans to ensure proper, ongoing upkeep of school properties. We continue to support the land bank bill and see it as a necessary tool to continue land purchases and maintenance. We would urge all to continue to support this concept. Revenue Officer Offers Tips on Paying Taxes FY 86 FY 87 continue it during the spring of 1988, staying open PAYROLL $120,759 $122,913 to 8 p.m. on April 27 and 28 in connection with a EXPENSES 18,862 35,109 May 2, 1988, due date. PERSONNEL 6 6 "Lock box," a tax collection system first begun in the Revenue Department Spring 1985, demonstrated its full value two years later. By co- incidence 22,000 excise tax bills came due April 29, two days before deadline for 11,000 real estate and personal prop- erty tax bills. The entire peak load of opening envelopes, "proving" (comparing payment to billed amount), recording on tape and depositing has been farmed out to "lock box" (Arlington Trust). Every day a pouchload of unopened envelopes and over - the - counter payments departed by courier to the lock box service, freeing personnel of tax collector's and treasurer's offices to tend window payments and keep abreast of problems and overall tasks such as liens and demand notices. Now citizens can learn within as little as two days if their tax payments have been received, and those who failed to pay can receive timely demand notices. Prior to the introduction of lock box these reminder notices could have been issued two months after due dates and taxpayers could have accumulated consider- able interest obligation. In 1987 demand notices went out 22 days after due date in May and in 11 days in fall. As another accommodation for taxpayers, the revenue office was open extra hours on November 19, 1987. This service met with good response and we intend to To avoid some of the more frequent difficulties in paying taxes, our office advises the following: 1. If you do not receive a real estate tax bill by the first day of October and April, you should inquire. 2. If the mailing address on your real estate tax bill is incorrect, a signed letter must be sent to the board of assessors asking for a change of mailing address referring to the current property bill number and location. 3. Keep a dated record of real estate tax amounts paid for income tax purposes. Since 1978 the town has not had to borrow in antici- pation of taxes. While no bonds were issued during 1987, some short term borrowing was done in antici- pation of state grants of $320,000. The town continued to invest its revenue and non - revenue through certificates of deposit and money market instruments. Investment earnings increased from fiscal 1986 by 455,338.73 due to additional cash flow based on the bond issue. The chart below gives a four year history of these earnings, a reflection of interest trends, cash management practices and revenue flow. A FOUR YEAR COMPARISON OF INVESTMENT INCOME Type Fiscal 1984 Fiscal 1985 Fiscal 1986 Fiscal 1987 Certificate of deposit /repurchase agreements $575,972 $588,608 $405,652 $202,616 Deposit accounts /money markets 159,496 310,801 369,110 539,627 Borrowings (non -= revenue source) -0- -0- -0- 492,620 General revenue sharing (money market) 21,585 14,798 10,322 5,560 757,053 914,207 785,084 1,240,423 108 Financial Revenue Officer RECONCILIATION OF TREASURER'S CASH AND TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS June 30, 1987 Summary of Transactions Balance, July 1, 1986 Receipts Disbursements Balance, June 30, 1987 Demand Deposits General Fund General Fund Detail of Balances $ 8,887,159 103,090,665 (96,383,638) 15,594,186 Shawmut Boston - Operating $ 412,142 Shawmut County Bank 10 Bank of New England 3,683 Bay Bank Harvard Trust Co. 3,676 BayBank Middlesex, N.A. 4,623 State Street Bank & Trust Co. 1,335 Bank of Boston 3,240 Arlington Trust 2,937 Boston Safe Deposit and Trust 3,000 Total Checking 434,646 Temporary cash investments Massachusetts Municipal Depositor Trust 2,243,803 Bank of Boston 1,859,034 Bank of Boston, Northern Division 2,764 State Street Bank & Trust Co. 36,472 Shawmut County Bank 1,913,925 Shawmut Boston 845,483 Bank of New England 3,857,154 Essex Bank 687,724 United States Trust 13,092 Boston Safe Deposit and Trust 3,464,356 Total temporary cash investments 14,923,807 Cash and checks on hand 227,011 Returned Checks 8,722 Total cash and temporary cash investments $15,594,186 Investments Certificate of Deposit 8,547,335 Grand Total Cash & Investments 24,141,521 TREASURER'S TRUST ACCOUNTS Financial 109 Opening Receipts Balance Bal.6/30/86 Income or Approp. Disb. 6/30/87 Harrington Seedling Forest 676.19 38.21 714.40 Cemetery Remembrance Fund 78.92 4.45 83.37 Unemployment Comp Fund 87,559.66 5,364.74 15,000.00 23,048.80 84,875.60 Conservation Commission 25,127.08 1,880.77 15,000.00 4,639.72 37,368.13 Lexington Council for Arts 6,816.68 519.92 11,430.24 11,212.55 7,554.29 Alice Ferguson Fund 6,027.48 434.67 6,462.15 126,286 1 8,242.76 41, 0 0.21-.x% 137,037-.Wi Financial 109 Cunha Named to Retirement Board Robert W. Cunha of the Fire Department was elected to the Board of Retirement to represent town employees with a term to expire June 30, 1990. He succeeded Richard Spiers, who served the town employees for the previous five years, for which we all thank him for a job well done. The board ordered the actuarial study initiated in 1985 to be updated in January 1988. The study is being conducted to determine if adjustments are needed in payments being made to the unfunded liability account. In fiscal 1987 town meeting appropriated $1,814,047 to the pension fund, $300,000 to the pension reserve fund and $221,500 to fund the pension cost for non- contributory retirees. Employee contributions totaled $613,000. Investment income was in excess of $1,000,.000. COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET NOVEMBER 30, 1986 NOVEMBER 30, 1987 ACCOUNT Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities Cash Checking 62,649.60 2,963.07 Cash Savings 176,953.50 32,933.29 MMDT 680,713.47 137,089.40 Certificate of Deposit 73,000.00 73,000.00 Mortgage Pass -Thru Securities 9,714.41 7,027.41 Bonds 10,585,072.00 13,252,671.88 Stocks 1,886,769.88 2,239,344.18 Accrued Interest on Investments 102,853.48 48,371.89 Due from Pensioners 31.22 Annuity Savings Fund 5,235,599.35 5,167,563.31 Annuity Reserve Fund 2,318,396.53 2,887,899.61 Military Service Fund 4,047.02 4,168.43 Pension Fund 3,553,385.37 2,885,322.18 Due Pension Fund 31.22 Pension Reserve Fund 3,078,550.22 4,036,464.95 Expense Fund 9,665.88 6,546.60 Investment Income 895,144.30 947,346.40 Member Deductions 538,494.64 534,948.24 Refunds 156,734.18 61,501.36 Transfers to Other Systems 57,981.42 73,329.35 Annuities Paid 213,533.34 222,694.35 Pensions Paid 1,689,241.15 1,761,883.11 Expenses Paid 7,725.11 4,821.85 COLA's Paid 44,901.42 Reimbursement to Other Systems 37,955.86 Option B Refunds 33,822.50 Transfers from Other Systems 17,059.44 Members Make -up Payments 4,395.21 Pension Fund Appropriation 1,111,000.00 Pension Reserve Appropriation 150,000.00 Expense Fund Appropriation 4,940.00 Reimbursement from Other Systems 47,574.24 Received from Comm. for COLA's 229,082.31 Profit on Sale of Investments 75,864.23 Withholding Tax Payable 6,206.00 TOTALS 15,709,178.76 15,709,178.76 18,034,310.92 18,034,310.92 110 Financial Board of Retirement PORTFOLIO RETIREMENT SYSTEM FUNDS December 31, 1987 BONDS DESCRIPTION PAR VALUE DESCRIPTION PAR VALUE UTILITIES TELEPHONE Baltimore Gas & Electric 8 1/4 of 99 20,000 Baltimore Gas & Electric 16.75 of 91 25,000 American Tel & Tel 5 1/8 of 2001 25,000 Baltimore Gas & Electric 16.75 Of 91 75,000 American Tel & Tel 5 1/2 of 97 25,000 Boston Edison 4 3/4 of 95 10,000 American Tel & Tel 8 3/4 of 2000 75,000 Boston Edison 9 of 99 30,000 Bell Tel of Pennsylvania 7 1/2 of 2013 50,000 Boston Edison 9 1/4 of 2007 50,000 Chesapeake & Ohio Telephone 8.78 of 2009 500,000 Boston Gas 4.65 of 90 10,000 Illinois Bell Telephone 4 7/8 of 97 15,000 Boston Gas 9 3/4 of 95 40,000 Illinois Bell Telephone 8 of 2005 15,000 Carolina Power & Light 8.875 of 16 350,000 Michigan Bell Telephone 4 3/8 of 91 20,000 Carolina Power & Light 8.5 of 2017 500,000 Michigan Bell Telephone 9.60 of 2008 50,000 Cleveland Electric Illum 4 3/8 of 94 10,000 Mountain States Tel & Tel 5 1/2 of 2005 20,000 Commonwealth Edison 8 of 2003 50,000 Mountain States Tel & Tel 8 5/8 of 2018 100,000 Commonwealth Edison 8 1/4 of 2007 50,000 Mountain States Tel & Tel 9.75 of 2012 250,000 Commonwealth Edison 9 1/8 of 2008 50,000 New York Tel 4 5/8 of 2004 15,000 Commonwealth Edison 9 3/8 of 2004 50,000 New York Tel 7 1/2 of 2009 15,000 Commonwealth Edison 17.50 of 88 100,000 New York Tel 7 7/8 of 2017 100,000 Connecticut Power & Light 6 7/8 of 98 15,000 New York Tel 8.625 of 2016 500,000 Connecticut Power & Light 7 1/2 of 2003 50,000 Northwestern Bell Tel 7 1/2 of 2005 45,000 Duke Power 8 1/2 of 2000 35,000 Ohio Bell Tel 5 3/8 of 2007 10,000 Duke Power 7 3/4 of 2002 15,000 Pacific Northwest Bell 8.75 of 18 500,000 Dusquesne Light 8 3/4 of 2000 35,000 South Central Bell Tel 8 1/4 of 2013 50,000 Dusquesne Light 9 of 2006 50,000 Southern Bell Tel & Tel 4 3/8 of 98 10,000 El Paso Electric 7 3/4 of 2001 40,000 Southern Bell Tel & Tel 4 3/8 of 2001 15,000 Houston Power & Light 8.125 of 2004 500,000 Southern Bell Tel & Tel 7 5/8 of 2013 50,000 Idaho Power 5 1/4 of 96 25,000 Southern N.E. Tel & Tel 8.625 of 2026 500,000 Louisiana Power & Light 7 1/8 of 98 30,000 Southwestern Bell Tel & Tel 5 3/8 of 2006 15,000 Niagara- Mohawk Power 5 7/8 of 96 10,000 Southwestern Bell Tel & Tel 9.625 of 2019 250,000 Niagara- Mohawk Power 7 3/4 of 2002 35,000 Southwestern Bell Tel & Tel 9.625 of 2019 250,000 Northern States Power 9.5 of 2005 200,000 Southwestern Bell Tel & Tel 8.5 of 2016 500,000 Oklahoma Gas & Electric 8 5/8 of 2006 50,000 Wisconsin Tel Co 8 of 2014 75,000 Pacific Gas & Electric 4 5/8 of 97 20,000 Pacific Gas & Electric 10.0 of 2020 200,000 Pennsylvania Power & Light 9 of 2000 40,000 U.S. GOVERNMENT Potomac Electric Power 5 1/8 of 2001 25,000 Public Service of Colorado 8 1/4 of 2007 50,000 U.S. Treasury Bonds Reg 3 1/2 of 90 125,000 San Diego Electric 9.75 of 2008 100,000 U.S. Treasury Bonds Reg 10 1/2 of 92 300,000 San Diego Electric 9.75 of 2008 150,000 U.S. Treasury Bonds Reg 11 3/8 of 89 300,000 Texas Electric Sery 8 7/8 of 2000 100,000 U.S. Treasury Bonds Reg 11 1/2 of 95 300,000 Texas Power & Light 8.6 of 2006 500,000 U.S. Treasury Bonds Reg 10 1/2 of 88 250,000 Union Electric 4 1/2 of 95 25,000 U.S. Treasury Bonds Reg 10 3/4 of 90 250,000 Utah Power & Light 7 of 98 30,000 U.S. Treasury Bonds Reg 11 3/4 of 91 500,000 Virginia Electric & Power 11 of 94 90,000 U.S. Treasury Bonds Reg 11.875 of 2003 500,000 Western Mass Electric 9 1/4 of 2004 100,000 U.S. treasury Bonds Reg 11.875 of 89 500,000 Wisconsin Public Service 7 1/4 of 99 35,000 RAILROADS BANK- CAPITAL AND CONVERTIBLE NOTES Burlington Northern 3 1/8 of 90 25,000 Burlington Northern 4 of 97 25,000 Bankers Trust 4 1/2 OF 88 33,000 Chesapeake & Ohio Railway 4 1/2 of 92 50,000 Chase Mnahattan Bank, NA 4 7/8 of 93 2,500 Hocking Valley RR 4 1/2 of 99 15,000 Chemical Bank -N.Y. 5 of 93 1,400 Missouri - Pacific RR 4 1/4 of 90 25,000 Crocker National Bank 4.60 OF 89 25,000 Missouri - Pacific RR 4 1/4 of 2005 50,000 Union Pacific RR 8 of 91 50,000 Board of Retirement DESCRIPTION PAR VALUE COMMERCIAL General Eleetric 5.30 of 92 30,000 General Motors Accpt 7.85 of 98 50,000 International Paper 8.85 of 2000 150,000 McDonalds Corp 9.75 of 2017 500,000 R.J. Nabisco 8.625 of 2017 500,000 J.C. Penney 9.0 of 2016 150,000 J.C. Penney 9.0 of 2016 350,000 Sears Roebuck 10.25 of 88 100,000 BANK STOCKS NAME OF BANK NUMBER OF SHARES Ameritrust 2,000 Bank of Boston Corp 9,000 Bank of N.E. Corp 13,360 Bankers Trust -New York 448 BayBanks, Inc. 4,000 Chase Manhattan National Bank 542 Chemical Bank New York Trust 776 Citicorp New York 1,248 NAME OF BANK NUMBER OF SHARES Comerica 1,053 Manufacturer's Hanover Trust 688 Manufacturer's Nat'l Bank of Detroit 722 J.P. Morgan 4,000 Patriot Bancorporation 1,698 Shawmut Association 3,000 State Street - Boston Financial 16,000 Total 58,535 Frank T. Parrish, Jr., Chairman John J. Ryan, Secretary, Ex- Officio Member Robert W. Cunha, Employee's Elected Representative Prop. 2 1/2 As Seen By Board of Assessors FY 86 PAYROLL $79,823 EXPENSE 11,900 PERSONNEL Full Time 3 Part Time 4 FY 87 $94,542 11,900 3 4 How, under Proposition 2 1/2, can the tax rate in- crease by more than 2.5 percent? This is one of the most common questions an assessor is asked; unfortu- nately, the answer is a little complicated. The short answer is that Prop. 2 1/2 only limits the increase in tax revenues, not tax rate, and there are a number of factors that go into determining the tax rate. Proposition 2 1/2 limits the growth in the total taxes the town can collect to 2.5 percent of the prior year's maximum allowable levy, plus an amount to reflect economic growth. The allowance for growth is determined by multiplying the value of new construction times the prior year's tax rate. For example, here is the calculation of the fiscal year 1988 levy limit: Fiscal Year '87 levy limit $33,739,961 Plus 2.5% increase 843,499 Plus allowable growth 693,322 Fiscal Year '88 levy limit $35,376,782 Actual Fiscal Year '88 levy $34,836,855 The figures for allowable growth and many of the non -tax revenues used in conjuction with the tax levy to determine how much the town can spend are only estimates at town meeting; differences between estimates and actuals can account for some of the 112 Financial distance between levy limit and actual levy. Prop. 2 1/2 does not require the town to collect taxes up to the limit in a given year, but allows the town to "catch up" in a subsequent year if budgetary needs arise. Last year, taxes were set nearly $600,000 below the Prop 2. 1/2 limit. This year they are still below the cap, but by a somewhat smaller amount. This catch up, plus allowance for growth, adds approximately 0.5 percent to the tax rate. Although there was substantial growth in Lexington last year, much of that growth was offset by a $32 million decline in the tax roll due to abatements, destruction of property (e.g. the center fire), and the transfer of property to tax exempt organiza- tions. In the absence of any budget increases at all, these changes would yield a tax rate increase of about 1.0 percent. Another factor with a significant impact on the tax rate is tax classification. Under this option, the percentage share of the tax levy to be borne by the business community may be increased by up to 50 percent. The degree to which the percentage share of the tax levy is shifted from the residential to the business class is established by the board of selectmen following a public hearing on the classifi- cation option. When the increases cited above are added to the 2.5 percent Prop. 2 1/2 allowance, and given the present classification structure, the results are a residen- tial tax rate 3.8 percent higher than in fiscal 1987, and a business rate increase of 4.4 percent. These rates compare favorably with the current 4.4 percent inflation rate, and are less than the maxi- mum rates allowed under Prop. 2 1/2. Board of Assessors Financial 113 FISCAL 1988 RECAPITULATION I. AMOUNT TO BE RAISED A. APPROPRIATIONS I. Total Appropriations as certified by Town Clerk to be raised by Taxation, Chapter 41, Section 15A $46,224,488.00 2. Total Appropriations voted to be taken from available funds 1,892,193.00 3. TOTAL A $48,116,681.00 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 1,376,246.00 4. TOTAL B 1,376,246.00 C. STATE AND COUNTY CHARGES 1. Cherry Sheet Estimated Charges (Schedule B) 1,297,013.00 D. OVERLAY RESERVE FOR TAX ABATEMENTS AND STATUTORY EXEMPTIONS 650,000.00 E. TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED $51,439,940.00 II. ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND REVENUE FROM OTHER SOURCES A. ESTIMATED RECEIPTS FROM STATE 1. Cherry Sheet Estimated Receipts 6,928,484.00 2. Cherry Sheet Estimated Charges (Prior year overestimates) 54,489.00 3. TOTAL A 6,982,973.00 B. LOCAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS (SCHEDULE C) 6,265,732.36 C. FREE CASH AND OTHER REVENUE SOURCES APPROPRIATED FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES 1. Free Cash 437,146.00 2. Transfer (Schedule A) 1,252,193.00 3. Revenue Sharing 202,854.00 4. TOTAL C 1,892,193.00 D. FREE CASH USED SPECIFICALLY TO REDUCE THE TAX RATE 1,462,187.00 E. TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND REVENUE FROM OTHER SOURCES $16,603,085.36 III. TAX RATE SUMMARY A. TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED $51,439,940.00 B. TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND REVENUE FROM OTHER SOURCES 16,603,085.36 C. NET AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION $34,836,854.64 D. CLASSIFIED TAX LEVIES AND RATES: Levy Levy by Class Percentage Class Valuation Tax Rates Residential 66.8060 $23,271,661.92 $2,255,006,000 $10.32 Open Space 0.0000 0.00 0 Commercial 23.9276 8,336,662.90 486,386,400 17.14 Industrial 7.3257 2,552,387.67 148,914,100 17.14 Pers. Prop. 1.9407 676,142.15 39,448,200 17.14 Total 100% $34,836,854.64 $2,929,754,700 Financial 113 Board of Assessors SCHEDULE A- AMOUNTS VOTED TO BE TAKEN FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS DATE OF VOTE COUNTY ASSESSMENTS AMOUNT 4 -1 -87 Transfer $872,193.00 4 -6 -87 Transfer 265,000.00 4 -27 -87 Transfer 105,000.00 5 -4 -87 Transfer 10,000.00 Total $1,252,193.00 SCHEDULE B - FY 1988 ESTIMATED COUNTY AND STATE TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS A. COUNTY ASSESSMENTS 1. County Tax $ 545,696.00 B. STATE ASSESSMENTS AND CHARGES 1. Special Education 30,786.00 2. State Supervision of Retirement Systems 3,967.00 3. Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Bills 4,430.00 4. Health Insurance Programs 4,313.00 5. Air Polution Control Districts 8,140.00 6. Metropolitan Area Planning Council 5,343.00 C. TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITIES 1. Mass. Bay Transportation Authority 689,928.00 D. PRIOR YEAR UNDERESTIMATES 1. Parking Surcharges 4,370.00 Total $1,297,013.00 SCHEDULE C - FY 1988 ESTIMATED LOCAL RECEIPTS 1. Motor Vehicle Excise $1,750,000.00 2. Penalties and Interest on Taxes and Excises 150,000.00 3. Payments in Lieu of Taxes 3,000.00 4. Charges for Services - Water 1,600,000.00 5. Charges for Services - Sewer 920,000.00 6. Other Charges for Services 60,000.00 7. Fees 80,000.00 8. Rentals 100,000.00 9. Departmental Revenue - Cemeteries 50,000.00 10. Departmental Revenue - Recreation 90,000.00 11. Licenses and Permits 300,000.00 12. Fines and Forfeits 200,000.00 13. Investment Income 732,732.36 14. Ambulance 130,000.00 15. Motel /Hotel Excise 100,000.00 16. Total $6,265,732.36 114 Financial Board of Assessors TABLE OF AGGREGATES Number of Parcels Items Not Entering into the Determination of the Tax Rate Estate Betterments and Special Assessments Added to Taxes Bills on Real Estate 10,627 Committed Assessed Personal Estate Amount Interest Total Apportioned Sewer 2,462,300 Assessments $54,992.69 $25,630.10 $ 80,622.79 Apportioned Sidewalk 35,821,100 Total Valuation of Assessments Estate $ 39,448,200 335.61 151.44 487.05 Apportioned Street Buildings $1,144,001,200 Buildings Assessments of Land 15,057.78 7,563.20 22,620.98 Apportioned Water Assessments 160.19 28.99 189.18 Water Liens Added to Taxes 77,161.33 1,082.00 78,243.33 Sewer Liens Added to Taxes 69,677.83 69,677.83 Total Amount of Taxes on Property and Assessments and Liens Added to Taxes as Committed to Tax Collector $251,841.16 Total Valuation of Assessed Real Estate $2,890,306,500 Number of Vehicles 28,436 Recapitulation of Committments Calendar Year 1987 on Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Excise $1,887,084.48 Financial 115 TABLE OF AGGREGATES Number of Parcels Assessed Total Bills on Personal Estate 335 Bills on Real Estate 10,627 Value of Assessed Personal Estate Stock in Trade $ 554,600 Machinery 2,462,300 Furniture 610,200 All Other Tangible Personalty 35,821,100 Total Valuation of Assessed Personal Estate $ 39,448,200 Value of Assessed Real Estate Land Exclusive of Buildings $1,144,001,200 Buildings Exclusive of Land 1,746,305,300 Total Valuation of Assessed Real Estate $2,890,306,500 Number of Vehicles 28,436 Recapitulation of Committments Calendar Year 1987 on Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Excise $1,887,084.48 Financial 115 Trustees Need Help Giving Away Money The Trustees of Public Trusts were unable to distrib- While income from investments totaled $163,069, ute all the income available from the many individ- trustees were able to distribute only $69,164. The ual trust funds they manage. total principal of all trusts adds up to $1,356,779. MATTHEW ALLEN MEMORIAL FUND $ 417.19 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 -86 $ 413.33 Income receipts 28.86 Less disbursements 25.00 Balance 6 -30 -87 417.19 AMERICAN LEGION CELEBRATIONS FUND $ 2,279.73 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 -86 $ 147.79 Income receipts 131.94 Balance 6 -30 -87 279.73 BEALS FUND $ 4,519.98 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- Cambri.dgeport Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -86 $ 2,569.42 Income receipts 375.96 Less Disbursements 425.40 Balance 6 -30 -87 2,519.98 HALLIE C. BLAKE FUND $ 1,394.47 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 -86 $ 311.38 Income receipts 214.75 Less disbursements 250.00 Balance 6 -30 -87 276.13 116 Financial Although many trusts have tight restrictions on just how the income from their funds can be used, trust- ees stand ready to evaluate suggestions from citi- zens as to how trust monies might be spent for the good of the town and its residents. Ideas may be put in writing and addressed to the Trustees of Public Trusts, c/o Town Office Building. BRIDGE CHARITABLE FUND $ 17,317.57 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 $1,000 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 6,162.50 738 shares bank of Boston 4,995.81 Principal deposit Lexington Savings Bank 472.42 Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -86 $ 5,956.31 Income receipt 1,680.53 Less disbursements 5,250.00 Balance 6 -30 -87 2,386.84 GENEVA M. BROWN FUND $ 9,691.33 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 $ 3,091.00 $3,000 Interstate Power Co 5% Under redemption $ 3,000.00 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings 93.00 Accumulated income - deposits Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -86 $ 5,090.23 Income receipts 1,508.10 Balance 6 -30 -87 6,598.33 LEROY S. BROWN FUND $ 6,909.42 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 Blance 7 -1 -86 $ 1,200.89 Income receipts 708.53 Balance 6 -30 -87 $ 1,909.42 Trustees of Public Trusts ROBERT P. CLAPP FUND $ 953.99 CHAS. E. FRENCH COLONIAL CEMETERY FUND $ 3,726.70 The income to be used to provide two prizes for The annual income, thereof to be devoted to the care pupils of Lexington High School, one for excellence of the older part of the cemetery in which repose the in speaking and the other for excellence in remains of Rev.John Hancock and wife. composition. Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -86 $ 937.99 Income receipts 66.00 Less disbursements 50.00 Balance 6 -30 -87 953.99 COLONIAL CEMETERY $ 2,381.09 Corpus $ 1,400.00 Principal- Lexington Savings Bank $ 1,400.00 (various deposits) Accumulated income - deposit Cambridgeport Savings Balance 7 -1 -86 $ 1,646.27 Income receipts 134.82 Less disbursements 800.00 Balance 6 -30 -87 981.09 FREDERICK L. EMERY FUND $ 5,404.06 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 $ 5,021.25 $1,000 Interstate Power Co 57 Under redemption $ 11000.00 $2,000 Virginia Electric and Power Co 4 1127 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 -86 $ 379.28 Income receipts 382.81 Less disbursements 379.28 Balance 6 -30 -87 382.81 0. W. FISKE - BATTLE GREEN FUND $ 750.85 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 -86 $ 201.74 Income receipts 49.11 Balance 6 -30 -87 250.85 Corpus $ 1,961.65 $2,000 Chicago Great Western Railway 47 1988 $ 1,565.00 Principal - deposit Lexington Savings Bank 396.65 Accumulated income- deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -86 $ 1,399.71 Income receipts 365.34 Balance 6 -30 -87 1,765.00 CHAS. E. FRENCH MEDAL FUND $ 4,769.67 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 77 debentures 2 -15 -2001 $ 1,920.00 $1,000 Chicago Great Western Railway 47 1988 782.50 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 80.98 Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -86 $ 3,100.37 Income receipts 385.82 Less disbursements 1,500.00 Balance 6 -30 -87 1,986.19 JONAS GAMMEL TRUST $ 1.658.04 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 -86 $ 1,049.23 Income receipts 108.81 Balance 6 -30 -87 1,158.04 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 1/27 1st Mortgage Bonds due 12 -1 -87 $ 1,000.00 Principal- deposit Lexington Saving Bank 1,254.65 Financial 117 Trustees of Public Trusts GEORGE L. GILMORE FUND 46,306.96 HAYES FOUNTAIN FUND 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 90 shares Boston Edison due 9 -30 -86 $ 1,791.43 104 shares Exxon Corp. 1,902.72 $5,000 Georgia Power Co 1st Mortgage 110.664 shares Am Tel. & Tel 4 3/8% 11 -1 -92 26.00 4,312.50 $1,000 Chesapeake and Ohio 4 1/2% 1992 880.00 income Account 9,619.19 $10,000 U.S. Treasury Notes $15,000 U.S. Treasury Notes 11 3/8% due 1 -15 -91 9 -30 -88 9,950.00 $ 15,140.63 Lexington Savings Bank: Savings Balance 7 -1 -86 Balance 7 -1 -86 $19,400.68 Income receipts Income receipts 2,879.00 Less disbursements Balance 6 -30 -87 22,279.68 Balance 6 -30 -87 HARRIET R. GILMORE FUND $ 1,463.32 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 -86 $ 866.95 Income receipts 96.37 Balance 6 -30 -87 963.32 HAMPTON ROAD TREE FUND $ 2,114.31 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 Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -86 $ 0 income receipts 114.31 Balance 6 -30 -87 114.31 HARRINGTON MEMORIAL FUND $ 21,785.30 To the school committee of the Town of Lexington, for scholarships for needy children. Corpus $ 19,569.19 84 shares Am Tel & Tel Co Common due 9 -30 -86 96 shares Ameritech Common Lexington Savings Bank: 229 shares Bell South Common $58,056.44 Income receipt 110.664 shares Am Tel. & Tel Co Common 26.00 (shares held -stock purchase plan) Total cost of common shares $ 9,619.19 $10,000 U.S. Treasury Notes 11 3/4% due 1 -15 -91 9,950.00 Accumulated income- deposits Cambridgeport Savings Balance 7 -1 -86 $ 1,878.99 Income receipts 2,737.12 Less disbursements 2,400.00 Balance 6 -30 -87 2,216.11 118 Financial 1.839.48 The income is to be used for the perpetual care of the fountain and grounds immediately around it. Corpus $ 862.72 Principl- deposit Lexington Savings Bank $ 862.72 Accumulated income- deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -86 $ 856.09 Income receipts 120.67 Balance 6 -30 -87 976.76 RICHARD ISENBERG SCHOLARSHIP FUND $ 8,903.75 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 $ 8,425.00 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -86 $ 7,625.00 Corpus receipt 800.00 Balance 6 -30 -87 8,425.00 Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -66 $ 50.67 income receipts 428.08 Balance 6 -30 -87 478.75 EVERETT M. MULLIKEN FUND $ 11.002.53 The income shall be used under the supervision of the proper town authorities, for the care of Hastings Park in said Lexington. Corpus $ 5,082.50 $5,000 Central Maine Power Co Under redemption $ 500.00 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 82.50 Accumulated income - deposits Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -86 $ 5,454.41 Income receipts 465.62 Balance 6 -30 -87 5,920.03 MUNROE CEMETERY FUNDS Corpus Principal - Lexington Savings Bank Principal -Union Warren Savings Bank $30,000 U.S. Treasury Note 13 1/4% due 4 -15 -88 Tnrnmp nrrnnnt $50,000 U.S. Treasury Note 12.5% $211,946.53 $ 42,910.00 $ 3,844.37 9,000.00 30,065.63 Under redemption 50,000.00 $45,000 U.S. Treasury Note 11.375% due 9 -30 -86 45,421.87 Lexington Savings Bank: Balance 7 -1 -8b $58,056.44 Income receipt 15,584.22 Less disbursements 26.00 Balance 6 -30 -87 73,614.66 Trustees of Public Trusts SARAH E. RAYMOND LIBRARY FUND 500.00 GEORGE 0. SMITH FUND 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- depositProvident Institution for Savings Balance 7 -1 -86 $ 0 Income receipts 31.35 Less disbursements 31.35 Balance 6 -30 -87 0 EDITH C. REDMAN TRUST $ 724.68 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 -86 $ 176.79 Income Receipts 47.89 Balance 6 -30 -87 224.68 ELSA W. REGESTEIN FUND $ 1,042.54 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 -86 $ 1,039.53 Income Receipts 73.01 Less disbursements 70.00 Balance 6 -30 -87 1,042.54 F. FOSTER SHERBOURNE AND TENNEY SHERBOURNE FUND $ 25,099.35 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 $ 24,775.14 $4,000 Chicago Great Western and Power Co Railway 4X 1988 $ 3,150.00 $2,000 Interstate Power Co. Balance 7 -1 -86 1st Mortgage 5 1/8% 5 -1 -89 1,969.08 $10,000 Niagara Mohawk Power 4 3/4% 1990 9,900.00 $5,000 No. Pacific Railway 4% 1997 4,362.50 $5,000 Columbus and Southern Ohio Under Redemption 5,000.00 Principal; - deposit Lexington Savings Bank 393.56 Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -86 $ 307.41 Income receipts 1,216.80 Less disbursements 1,200.00 balance 324.21 2.507.65 The income thererof 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 -86 $ 125.48 Income receipts 132.32 Less disbursements 257.80 Balance 6 -30 -87 0 ELLEN A. STONE FUND $ 2,063.36 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 -86 $ 163.53 Income receipts 99.83 Less disbursements 200.00 Balance 6 -30 -87 63.36 GEORGE W. TAYLOR FLAG FUND $ 2,217.64 The income to 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 Mtg. Bonds due 12 -1 -87 $ 2,000.00 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 6.25 Accumulated income Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -86 $ 113.94 Income receipts 97.45 Balance 6 -30 -87 211.39 GEORGE W. TAYLOR TREE FUND $ 4,154.04 $2,000 Virginia Electric 6 Power Co 4 1/2% 1st Mtg Bonds due 12 -1 -87 $ 2,000.00 Principal- deposit Cambridgeport Savings 6.25 Accumulated income - deposit Cambridgeport Savings 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 Powr Co 4 1/26 1st Mtg. Bonds due 12 -1 -87 $ 2,000.00 Principal- deposit Cambridgeport Savings balance 7 -1 -86 $ 19943.41 Income receipts 204.38 Balance 6 -30 -87 2,147.79 Financial 119 Trustees of Public Trusts ALBERT BALL TENNEY MEMORIAL FUND $ 10,288.86 WESTVIEW CEMETERY The income is to be used to provide nightly illumination of the Lexington Minuteman Statue Corpus $ 4,531.80 $4,000 Hocking Valley 4 1/2% Bonds are due 1999 $ 3,870.74 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 661.06 Accumulated income - deposits lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -86 $ 5,480.27 Income receipts 576.79 Less disbursements 300.00 Balance 6 -30 -87 5,757.06 TOWER MEMORIAL PARK FUND $ 31,676.02 The income thereof to be applied by said town, in each and every year for the care, maintenance and improvement of Tower Park. Corpus $ 9,374.71 $2,000 New England Power Co 4% 1st Mtg Bonds Series F due 6 -1 -88 $ 1,510.00 $2,000 Western Mass Electric Co Under redemption 2,000.00 $10,000 Southern Pacific Co 1st Mtg 2 3/4% Bonds Series F due 1 -1 -96 5,750.00 Principal- deposit Union Warren Savings 114.71 Income Account $15,000 U.S. Treasury Note 11 3/8% due 9 -30 -88 $ 15,140.63 Lexington Savings Bank: Balance 7 -1 -86 $ 6,276.89 Income receipts 883.79 Balance 6 -30 -87 7,160.68 CHARLES LYMAN WELD FUND $ 8,601.76 The entire fund, both principal and income, are available upon a vote of the town for educational purposes or chapel at Westview Cemetery. $6,000 U.S. Treasury Note 12% due 6 -31 -88 $ 5,962.50 Principal- deposits Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -87 $ 2,127.69 Income receipts 511.57 Balance 6 -30 -87 2,639.26 120 Financial Corpus $28,000 Columbus & Southern Ohio Under redemption $1,000 Oklahoma Gas & Electric 3 7/8% Bonds due 1988 $5,000 Alabama Power Co 1st Mtg Under redemption $5,000 Hocking Valley 4 1/2% Bonds due 1999 $1,000 Idaho Power Co Under redemption 900 Shares Bank of Boston Corp. 600 Shares J.P. Morgan & Co. Inc. 1200 Shares State St. Bank & Trust Co 400 Shares Shawmut Association, Inc $50,000 U.S. Treasury Bond 11 1/2 due 11 -15 -95 $50,000 U.S. Treasury Note 11 1/2% due 10 -15 -90 $50,000 Federal Home Loan Bond 11.7% due 7 -26 -93 $25,000 U.S. Treasury Note 11 3/8% due 9 -30 -88 $5,000 General Telephone Co of Calif Under redemption 1200 Shares New England Merchants Co inc $17,500 American T & T Co. 8 3/4% Debentures due 5 -15 -2000 $18,000 Citicorps Conv Subor 5.75% notes due 6 -30 -2000 $40,000 Federal Natl Mgt Assoc Debentures due 8 3/4% due 1 -10 -91 $100,000 Federal Home Loan 10 3/8% due 8 -25 -92 $100,000 Federal Home Loan Bond 10.7% due 1 -25 -93 $100,000 U.S. Treasury Note 10 1/8% due 5 -15 -93 500 Shares BayBank Inc 1200 Shares Boston Five Cents Savings 400 Shares American General Corp 500 Shares FPL Grooup Inc 600 Home Insurance Co 300 Marine Midland Banks Principal - deposits Lexington Savings Bank $889,924.22 $801,317.20 $ 28,000.00 872.50 5,000.00 2,825.00 1,000.00 4,047.37 4,135.56 2,814.41 6,679.17 49,546.88 49,562.50 49,343.75 25,234.37 5,000.00 3,745.92 18,054.95 14,125.00 40,787.50 101,068.75 100,636.39 101,823.71 14,485.56 14,984.10 15,588.'25 14,673.01 14,048.50 13,123.22 Balance 7 -1 -86 $ 40,110.83 Received from Town 60,000.00 Balance 6 -30 -87 100,110.83 Accumulated income - deposits Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -86 $ %4,738.42 Income receipts 69,868.60 Less disbursements 56,000.00 Balance 6 -30 -87 88,607.02 Frank T. Parrish, Jr., Chairman Alan S. Fields John R. Packard Comptroller: New Auditor, Help With Computers FY 86 FY 87 PAYROLL $155,833 $143,848 EXPENSES 6,975 8,950 PERSONNEL 7 6 During fiscal 1987, the Comptroller's Office continued a review of the existing procedures and policies as they relate to the overall reporting and accounting methods of the town. We have been able to effect some changes and we will continue to review and adjust as the need arises. In the Spring of 1987, the town put out for proposal auditing services for the years 1987 through 1989. After interviewing the top four respondents, a decision was made to award the contract to the certified public accounting firm of Deloitte, Haskins and Sells. The audit for fiscal 1987 has been completed and the final report expected early in 1988. Through Michael O'Sullivan, Raytheon employee and chairman of the appropriation committee, town and school employees received training in use of Digital Equipment Corporation VAX mini -frame computers. Four different training programs involved town employees of all levels in early 1987, with systems managers exchanging expertise at Raytheon and town sites, an evening class and introductory daytime classes for twenty town office workers at the Raytheon Equipment Division training facilities. An indepth review of the data processing applications and systems software has commenced and will continue during the current fiscal year. As more demands are placed on the need for more information, the software applications will require modification and enhancements in order to properly address those concerns. Enhancement of the software will also be of invaluable assistance in the decision making process as those decisions become more and more difficult and demanding. TRANSMITTAL LETTER December 31, 1987 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 here.-ith the financial reports of the Town as of the end of the fiscal year - June 30, 1987. 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. The following financial statements and reports, as of June 30, 1987, 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 �. .� ' Z ,vii;: ?�" �� • •Y'.� d \:. .�� v �. ,� :;. \` •'\R �,,. a', +' Raytheon Course on the VAX computer challenges town employees. L /R: Candy McLaughlin of Town Manager's office, Blair Ruocco of Comptroller's office. Financial 12 Comptroller /Combined Balance Sheet of All Funds COMBINED BALANCE SHEET — ALL FUND TYPES AND ACCOUNT GROUPS JUNE 30, 1987 GOVERNMENTAL TYPE FUNDS Special Capital Special General Revenue Projects Assessments Assets Cash 670,378.93 Investments 23,471,142.42 Receivables: Taxes 471,194.38 Excises 252,995.66 User Charges 5 Liens 921,197.06 Tax Liens 28 ,237.82 Departmentals 300,703.19 Special Assessments Due from other governments 24,548.00 Deferred Revenue (698,936.98) Accrued Interest 40,381.17 Other Debits Due (to) /from Other Funds (12,135,996.26) Tax Foreclosures 33,864.00 Amounts Provided For: Payments of Bonds State (Chapter 645) Payments of Notes Due from Insurance Company Total Assets Liabilities Warrants Payable Payroll Deductions Deposits Bonds Payable: Inside Debt Limit Outside Debt Limit Notes Payable Due to Other Govts. Reserves Reserve for Abatements/ Exemptions Reserve for Collected Taxes Fund Equity Reserve for Encumbrances Reserve for Petty Cash Reserve for Expenditures Designated: Over /Under Assessments Various Abatements /Exemptions Surplus Undesignated: Unreserved Fund Balance Total Liabilities, Reserves and Fund Balance 122 FiTancial 16,500.00 1,325,513.16 10,374,295.19 70,000.00 958,804.84 (958,804.84) 431,352.44 13,379,709.39 1,412,013.16 10,374,295.19 431,352.44 901,120.79 71,908.11 15,079.12 8,594.35 454,965.23 287,409.19 1,794,455.82 1,050.00 1,462,187.00 54,489.39 1,068,344.86 7.260.105.53 70,000.00 1,342,013.16 10,374,295.19 431.352.44 13,379,709.39 1,412,013.16 10,374,295.19 431,352.44 Comptroller /Combined Balance Sheet of All Funds Fiduciary Type Funds Account Group Totals Agency & Trusts Long Term Debt (Memorandum Only) Treasurer Library Public Accounts June 30 1987 June 30 1986 7,259.92 13,801.32 375,023.47 1,066,463.64 452,500.00 236,701.39 453,028.24 973,925.79 25,134,797.84 14,752,610.23 471,194.38 748,709.16 252,995.66 322,939.56 921,197.06 577,951.53 28,237.82 10,360.68 300,703.19 213,423.02 958,804.84 1,038,835.70 41,048.00 182,491.00 (1,657,741.82) (1,538,232.93) 40,381.17 71,783.15 (2,994.00) 7,829.47 33,864.00 33,864.00 6,703,000.00 6,703,000.00 445,000.00 7,122,000.00 7,122,000.00 70,000.00 1,861,168.54 100,000.00 240,967.31 466,829.56 1,356,778.73 13,825,000.00 41,486,945.78 19,273,403.64 901,120.79 1,088,657.53 71,908.11 227,111.76 106,900.00 121,979.12 20,141.61 1,955,000.00 1,955,000.00 445,000.00 11,870,000.00 11,870,000.00 70,000.00 1,8615168.54 8,594.35 10,951.08 454,965.23 731,982.80 287,409.19 80,000.00 12,168,751.01 2,774,304.90 1,050.00 1,050.00 1,462,187.00 54,489.39 10,177.10 134,067.31 466,829.56 1,356,778.73 3,299,688.76 2,936,912.10 1,068,344.86 1,039,549.06 7,691,457.97 8 046 397.16 240,967.31 466,829.56 1,356,778.73 13,825,000.00 41,486,945.78 19,273,403 64 Financial 123 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, 1987 Governmental Fund Type Special Capital Special General Revenue Projects Assessments Revenues: 7,0,000.00 13,640,000.00 Taxes 31,958,623.88 Tax Liens & Foreclosures 2,483.83 Motor Vehicle Excise 1,439,168.46 Penalties & Interest 177,009.95 User Charges & Liens -Water 1,775,935.39 (391,158.67) User Charges & Liens -Sewer 1,069,051.12 (222,766.75) License Permits & Fines 352,182.35 (110,000.00) Departmental 807,737.96 1,824,114.40 Intergovernmental 4,896,098.16 2,136,071.86 Special Assessments 356,069.u6 185,282.98 Earnings on Investments 1,209,021.50 5,238.45 Contributions Total Revenues 43,687,312.60 3,965,424.71 185,282.98 Expenditures: General Government 3,791,555.94 26,534.14 Public Safety 4,305,722.25 159,576.78 Health & Human Services 596,957.70 Public Works 9,113,609.19 197,584.13 10,656.39 Education 21,316,786.40 2,398,721.54 1,498,219.81 Libraries 878,880.19 23,285.98 Recreation 234,348.63 44,788.08 Pensions & Retirement 2,093,862.44 UUclassified 590,489.69 Maturing Debt & Interest 859,197.88 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, June 30, 1986 Fund Balances, June 30, 1987 124 Financial 43,190,920.62 3,4110,980.34 1,5082876.20 496,391.98 524,444.37 (1,508,876.20) 185,282.98 7,0,000.00 13,640,000.00 1,064,448.86 81,962.15 (1,770,000.00) (1,257,215.61) (30,000.00) (391,158.67) (110,000.00) (222,766.75) (403,120.82) 11,870,000.00 (110,000.00) 273,625.23 121,323.55 10,361,123.80 75,282.98 11,367,00',.37 1,220,689.61 13,171.39 356,069.u6 11,640,632.60 1,342,013.16 10,374,295.19 431,352.44 Comptroller /Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances Fiduciary Treasurer Fund Type Cary Library Public Trustees Totals (Memorandum Only) June 30, 1987 June 30, 1986 25,213,727.75 22,289,085.47 122,584.79 1,024,750.96 31,958,623.88 30,680,312.78 325,948.66 2,093,862.44 1,997,095.92 2,483.83 4,392.88 859,197.88 579,362.68 41,747.33 122,584.79 59,164.83 48,364,274.11 1,439,168.46 1,783,315.15 1,812,261.95 30,000.00 177,009.95 107,865.34 847,558.53 8,130.67 1,574.56 1,775,935.39 1,193,396.92 2,659,820.48 125,936.64 465,255.00 1,069,051.12 1,634,243.64 12,151,183.99 134,067.31 466,829.56 352,182.35 248,939.40 14,811,004.47 80,660.35 102,668.77 2,815,181.48 2,200,767.41 7,032,170.02 6,212,805.04 185,282.98 176,409.01 8,242.76 43,499.00 60,400.67 1,326,402.38 1,093,799.07 11,635.24 19,878.00 124,159.35 163,069.44 48,145,127.08 45,336,246.64 3,818,090.08 3,479,329.87 4,465,299.03 6,117,174.16 596,957.70 780,787.49 9,321,849.71 6,279,649.54 25,213,727.75 22,289,085.47 122,584.79 1,024,750.96 1,050,637.55 279,136.71 325,948.66 2,093,862.44 1,997,095.92 41,747.33 59,164.83 691,401.85 624,913.35 859,197.88 579,362.68 41,747.33 122,584.79 59,164.83 48,364,274.11 43,523,984.69 (21,869.33) 1,5711.56 103,904.61 (219,147.03) 1,812,261.95 13,710,000.00 1,788,991.00 30,000.00 45,000.00 1,139,448.86 831,153.29 (1,688,037.85) (77,967.77) (1,257,215.61) (1,287,528.90) (55,000.00) (586,158.67) (407,089.09) 30,000.00 (10,000.00) 11,154,112.43 847,558.53 8,130.67 1,574.56 93,904.61 10,934,965.40 2,659,820.48 125,936.64 465,255.00 1,262,875.00 14,811,004.47 12,151,183.99 134,067.31 466,829.56 1,356,779.61 25,745,969.87 14,811,004.47 Financial 125 Comptroller /Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1987 Special Revenue Fund - Revenue Sharing Special Revenue Fund - School Cafeteria School Lunch Special Revenue Fund Highway Highway Purpose (Pothole) Highway Layout Highway Grant 1984 -1985 Highway to Pay SAN Highway Grant 1986 Highway Resurfacing 1986 Highway Resurfacing 1987 Totals Special Revenue Fund - Education Federal Grants: Special Education- Mainstream Lexington Special Services Enhance Transition Word Processing & Accounting Improving Technical Skills Summer Language /Low Income P.L.874 Transition II Munch Smoking Prevention Early Childhood Program Gifts School: Foundation Computer Foundation Drama Foundation Materials Lost Books School Athletes Adult Education Driver Education Metco Racial Imbalance Other School: ECDA Grant Chapter 2 Block Grant Visions of the Future Metro Pathways Professional Development Middle School Development Creative Drama Using Creative Drama Transfers/ June 30, 1986 Adjustments Balance + ( -) 135,397.55 (202,854.00) 49,405.96 20,375.00 29,690.43 46,976.91 50,280.60 34,274.61 (34,274.61) 156,208.00 (50,280.60) 287,524.95 (34,274.61 14.12 1,098.77 1,972.40 160.00 2,917.00 37,840.00 6,257.27 1,664.49 609.26 53.64 14,388.88 783.79 1,639.58 5,820.47 3,087.39 20,564.05 13,826.96 37,315.97 181.87 9,154.01 111,317.00 171.52 22.16 1:,: 126 Financial Revenues Expenditures June 30, 1987 Balance 67,456.45 645,978.55 675,032.81 20,351.70 371,667.60 174,456.32 450,461.62 36,133.00 6,194.31 14,180.69 20,000.00 44,053.01 49,690.43 40,535.00 23,084.01 74,173.50 156,208.00 53,700.35 312,416.00 106,193.10 55,911.50 1.00 89,266.50 89,266.50 371,667.60 174,456.32 450,461.62 36,133.00 36,135.48 11.64 44,237.00 44,053.01 1,282.76 40,535.00 36,314.85 6,192.55 54,299.00 53,700.35 598.65 160.00 2,917.00 5,834.00 3,962.71 37,840.00 3,962.71 8,834.85 15,092.12 1,664.49 609.26 53.64 5,624.00 4,128.08 1,495.92 5,994.16 7,862.27 38,620.00 13,637.15 1,083.44 511.00 598.01 32,310.21 20,000.00 75,488.17 73,629.34 32,801.00 34,778.08 674,122.00 666,000.72 18,119.00 181,329.00 215,392.00 2,993.00 17,952.10 9,154.01 181,329.00 326,709.00 171.52 22.16 2,993.00 12,520.77 25,766.64 2,212.02 6,418.48 15,397.60 22,422.88 11,849.88 45,437.25 348.77 Comptroller /Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1987 Financial 127 Transfers/ June 30, 1986 Adjustments Revenues Expenditures June 30, 1987 Balance + ( -) Balance Early Intervention 814.00 814.00 Mastery -in- Learning 3,000.00 2,375.00 625.00 Computer Math 9.00 9.00 School Improvement Council 7,136.12 47,130.00 44,600.01 9,666.11 Terminal Workstations 11,299.00 11,214.18 84.82 Historical Thinking Skills 1,370.00 1,320.00 50.00 Developmental Early Ed Program 82,725.00 59,643.90 23,081.10 Developmental Early Ed Program Supp 10,000.00 10,000.00 Dev. Creative & Critical Thinking 2,435.00 2,435.00 Deficit Disorder, Parental Support 684.00 684.00 School Bus Tickets 2,617.45 4,871.25 4,499.60 2,989.10 Off Duty Custodians 2,000.87 22,684.67 21,674.43 3,011.11 Totals 283,438.04 1,661,591.47 1,723,688.73 221,340.78 Spec. Revenue Fund -other Spec. Revenue Federal Grants: Inflow Infiltration Analysis 39,834.77 (20,690.00) 20,690.00 39,834.77 Fund Balance -MDC Sewer Usage Charge 6,675.00 6,675.00 Traffic Improvements -So. Lexington 20,000.00 60,000.00 80,000.00 Traffic Improvements -No. Lexington 238.89 238.89 Youth 908.91 725.00 1,633.91 Recreation 2,312.27 700.00 1,523.76 1,488.51 Needy Family 100.00 100.00 Council on Aging 6,651.67 930.82 15,823.75 8,093.74 15,312.50 Vote Today Flag 65.56 65.56 School Smoke Detector 30.00 30.00 Playground Project 2,110.00 267.42 1,842.58 Suicide Prevention 9,666.11 8,153.29 1,512.82 Town Manager Organizational Dev. 1,526.00 1,526.00 Volunteer Coordination 46.64 46.64 Minority Community Affairs 3,262.50 12,000.00 15,262.50 MGFOA Professional Development 6,000.00 6,000.00 Planning Affordable Housing 25,000.00 11,225.00 13,775.00 Fund Balance Insurance Reimbursement: Police 2,330.76 5,590.59 6,920.33 1,001.02 Fire 2,088.99 575.00 2,663.99 Public Works - Vehicle 5,423.66 4,194.46 6,065.66 3,552.46 Traffic Signs -Fence 5,843.58 1,971.67 3,871.91 Public Works -Trees 746.32 125.00 700.00 171.32 Hydrants 8,427.92 3,924.26 5,920.00 6,432.18 Fund Balance Off Duty Details: Public Works (1,455.78) 1,199.81 975.00 842.48 (123.45) Police Designated Reserve 1,173.06 1,173.06 Police (13,329.43) 138,219.20 138,967.66 (14,077.89) Fire 741.50 599.74 474.44 866.80 Custodian 1,199.81 (1,199.81) 1,261.15 953.90 307.25 Financial 127 Comptroller /Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30. 1987 Appropriated Off Duty Police Council on Aging Grant Lexington Housing Corporation Fund Balance- County Dog Fund Fund Balances -Sale of Cemetery Lots Aid to Library Accrued Bond Interest Premium on Sale Bonds /Notes Parking Meter -Lots Permits Parking Meter Parking Permits Parking Lots WPC Collections WPC Collections (to pay note) Self Supportin Recreation MBTA Lexpress Grant Totals BREAKDOWN OF ALL DESIGNATED BALANCES Transfers/ June 30, 1986 Adjustments Balance + H Revenues Expenditures June 30, 1987 Balance 3,888.00 (202,854.00) 67,456.45 3,888.00 3,730.13 (930.82) 10,546.00 6,602.20 6,743.11 645,978.55 480,592.73 480,592.73 Special 2,441.34 (2,441.34) 3,065.95 287,524.95 3,065.95 74,713.49 174,456.32 37,880.55 Special 112,594.04 23,286.06 Education 30,132.72 23,285.98 30,132.80 1,973.00 (1,973.00) 26,158.07 Revenue 26,158.07 2,446.00 1,973.00 1,005.48 4,559.00 865.48 120,159.23 (64,260.00) 85,447.05 141,346.28 60,386.00 (32,760.00) 34,901.96 62,527.96 58,936.42 (28,980.00) 46,077.18 1,342,013.16 76,033.60 541.70 (541.70) 4,463.00 (3,813.85) 31,313.00 31,962.15 9,810.81 (543.17) 56,755.69 44,788.08 21,235.28 9,980.30 80,000.00 88,849.94 1,130.36 464,923.11 (154,030.06) 1,233,730.64 899,764.63 649,859.06 Special Revenue Fund Revenue Sharing 135,397.55 (202,854.00) 67,456.45 Special Revenue Fund School Cafeteria 49,405.96 645,978.55 675,032.81 20,351.70 Special Revenue Fund Highway 287,524.95 (34,274.61) 371,667.60 174,456.32 450,461.62 Special Revenue Fund Education 283,438.04 1,661,591.47 1,723,688.73 221,340.78 Special Revenue Other Revenue 464,923.11 (154,030.06) 1,238,730.64 399,764.63 649,859.06 1,220 689.61 (391 158.67) 3t985,424-71 3,472,942.49 1,342,013.16 A. (To) Revenue General Fund B. Town Meeting Action C. Transfer to /from Spec. Rev. Funds D. Beginning Balance Adjustment 128 Financial 6ZI lepueul,4 Revenues: Non Enterprise Charges for Services Intergovernmental Earnings on Investments Total Revenues Expenditures General Government Public Safety Health & Human Services Public Works 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, 1986 Fund Balance, June 30, 1987 COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES ALL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1987 Revenue Sharing 62,218.00 5,238.45 School Cafeteria 554,526.69 91,451.86 Highway Education Improvements Revenue Other (Totals -Memorandum Only) Revenue June 30, 1987 June 30, 1986 554,526.69 562,535.17 351,667.60 1,661,591.47 1,238,730.64 3,405,659.57 2,771,306.31 5,238.45 10,321.82 67,456.45 645,978.55 351,667.60 1,661,591.47 1,238,730.64 3,965,424.71 3,344,163.30 174,456.32 675,032.81 1,723,688.73 26,534.14 26,534.14 6,427.36 159,576.78 159,576.78 172,749.76 23,127.81 197,584.13 436,964.66 2,398,721.54 2,184,490.67 23,285.98 23,285.98 23,285.50 44,788.08 44,788.08 45,065.81 590,489.69 590,489.69 223,686.57 675,032.81 174,456.32 1,723,688.73 867,802.48 3,440,980.34 3,092,670.33 67,456.45 (29,054.26) 177,211.28 (62,097.26) 370,928.16 524,444.37 70,000.00 70,000.00 (202,854.00) (50,000.00) (34,274.61) (31,962.15) (81,962.15) (154,030.06) (391,158.67) 251,492.97 18,991.00 10,077.00 (192,012.09) (202,854.00) (14,274.61) (135,397.55) (29,054.26) 162,936.67 (62,097.26) (185,992.21) (403,120.82) (162,944.09) 184,935.95 135,397.55 49,405.96 287,524.95 283,438.04 464,923.11 121,323.55 88,548.88 1,220,689.61 1,132,140.73 20,351.70 450,461.62 221,340.78 649,859.06 1,342,013.16 1,220,689.61 Comptroller/Combining Statement, All Special Revenue Funds 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, 1987 School Highway Education Cafeteria Improvement Revenue Other Revenue Total 6-30-87 Total 6-30-86 16,500.00 20,351.70 450,461.62 221,340.78 633,359.06 70,000.00 16,500.00 1,325,513.16 70,000.00 61,685.24 76,153.00 1,092,922.46 91,168.54 20,351.70 520,461.62 221,340.78 649,859.06 1,412,013.16 1,321,929.24 70,000.00 70,000.00 20,351.70 450,461.62 221,340.78 649,859.06 1,342,013.16 12,685.24 91,168.54 1,082,845.46 135,230.00 20,351.70 520,461.62 221,340.78 649,859.06 1,412,013.16 1,321,929.24 Comptroller/Combining Balance Sheet, All Special Revenue Funds APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS FISCAL 1988 APPROPRIATION AT 1987 TOWN ACCOUNT BUDGET EXPENDED BALANCE MEETING Selectmen -003 Personal Services 38,575.00 38,573.46 1.54 38,726.00 Expenses -102 9,450.00 8,157.87 1,292.13 9,850.00 Expenses -Cry Fwd 405.00 399.50 5.50 Additional Funds for Salary Settlements -164 59,342.00 59,342.00 315,000.00 Town Manager -004 Personal Service -101 173,325.00 173,314.09 173,955.00 Expenses -102 14,539.00 13,954.43 584.57 10,450.00 Expenses -Cry Fwd 910.40 892.38 18.02 Town Manager Jurisdiction -005 Temporary Help & Overtime -104 35,000.00 29,210.91 5,789.09 35,000.00 Clerical Pool -105 15,724.00 15,669.05 54.95 15,621.00 Office Furniture & Fixtures -106 4,000.00 2,481.13 1,518.87 4,000.00 Office Furniture & Fixture -Cry Fwd 1,044.93 656.79 388.14 Fire & Police Medical -108 35,000.00 30,625.44 4,374.56 35,000.00 Fire & Police Medical -Cry Fwd 10,000.00 220.00 9,780.00 Out of State Travel -115 5,500.00 4,890.94 609.06 5,000.00 General Professional Services -121 75,000.00 62,591.40 12,408.60 75,000.00 General Professional Services -Cry Fwd 25,000.00 25,000.00 Director of Guides -131 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,500.00 Tuition and Training -132 11,500.00 11,342.17 157.83 12,500.00 In State Travel -133 10,000.00 8,805.13 1,194.87 12,000.00 Muzzey J.H. Maintenance -557 (Art. 70 of 81) 1,966.82 1,073.33 893.49 Safety Program Expenses 500.00 214.85 285.15 500.00 Selectmen Jurisdiction -006 Elections -158 25,200.00 20,433.19 4,766.81 19,900.00 Appropriation Committee -011 Expenses -102 925.00 598.16 326.84 950.00 Town Clerk Jurisdiction -015 Elections -158 21,665.00 17,108.26 4,556.74 18,867.00 Elections -Cry Fwd 482.40 482.40 Board of Registration -017 Personal Service -101 10,974.00 7,779.81 3,194.19 1,600.00 Expenses -102 21,500.00 14,463.79 7,036.21 31,150.00 Expenses -Cry Fwd 3,545.00 3,545.00 Town Report -019 Expenses -102 5,750.00 5,216.20 533.80 6,000.00 Expenses Cry Fwd 318.52 125.00 193.52 Financial Operations Personal Services -23 361,607.00 Expenses -24 175,525.00 Stabilization Fund 200,000.00 Comptroller -025 Personal Service -101 155,833.00 141,822.80 14,010.20 Expenses -102 6,975.00 6,079.26 895.74 Expenses -Cry Fwd 1,227.50 1,223.27 4.23 Reserve Fund -166 6,161.00 6,161.00 250,000.00 Comptroller Jurisdiction -026 Office Machine/Capital Outlay -144 35,000.00 28,185.11 6,814.89 Comptroller/Appropriation Accounts pueum Z£i ACCOUNT Office Machine/Capital Outlay -Cry Fwd Office Machine Maintenance -145 Office Machine Maintenance -Cry Fwd Copier Service & Supplies -146 Copier Service & Supplies -Cry Fwd Metered Mail -147 Assessors -029 Personal Services -101 Expenses -102 Expenses -Cry Fwd Computer Assisted Assessment -520 (Art.3 of '84) Treasurer/Collector-035 Personal Services -101 Expenses -102 Expenses -Cry Fwd Foreclosure & Redemptions -148 Foreclosure & Redemption -Cry Fwd Town Clerk -039 Personal Services -101 Expenses -102 Law -045 Expenses -102 Expenses -Cry Fwd Law Fees -128 Board of Appeals -061 Personal Services -101 Expenses -102 Planning Board -063 Personal Services -101 Expenses -102 Expenses -Cry Fwd Board of Retirement -071 Expenses -102 Contributory Retirement Fund -118 Non -Contributory Pension Fund -119 Non -Contributory Pension Fund -Cry Fwd Pension Funding -120 Insurance -076 Expenses -102 Expenses -Cry Fwd Group Insurance -123 Group Insurance -Cry Fwd Unemployment Compensation (Art.12 of '86) Police -101 Personal Services -Collective Bargaining -099 Personal Services -101 Expenses -102 Expenses -Cry Fwd Parking Meter Maintenance -149 APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS FISCAL 1988 APPROPRIATION BUDGET EXPENDED BALANCE AT 1987 TOWN MEETING 9,137.78 8,981.50 33,050.00 32,123.87 1,347.02 1,346.90 17,500.00 16,180.51 5,560.77 5,075.75 36,300.00 36,184.49 94,542.00 94,542.00 11,900.00 8,456.43 998.33 998.33 7,325.22 6,345.47 120,759.00 117,206.47 31,462.00 25,821.95 3,818.65 3,170.00 5,225.00 3,119.20 8,399.80 8,399.80 84,388.00 75,967.60 1,520.00 1,147.35 25,000.00 22,715.75 3,185.52 3,185.52 150,000.00 146,714.48 19,735.00 19,734.24 3,150.00 3,011.32 80,301.00 80,300.30 8,135.00 7,475.06 1,067.59 1,067.59 4,940.00 4,940.00 1,600,000.00 1,600,000.00 221,500.00 188,922.44 15,748.08 300,000.00 300,000.00 475,000.00 437,908.44 72,628.83 4,248.61 1,900,080.00 1,874,169.60 130.25 15,000.00 15,000.00 1,446,924.00 1,446,139.43 535,639.00 534,127.25 230,796.00 230,473.42 7,712.35 6,662.36 3,640.00 3,639.58 156.28 926.13 0.12 1,319.49 485.02 115.51 3,443.57 979.75 3,552.53 5,640.05 648.65 2,105.80 8,420.40 372.65 2,284.25 0.76 138.68 0.70 659.94 32,577.56 15,748.08 37,091.56 68,380.22 25,910.40 130.25 784.57 322.58 1,049.99 0.42 74,331.00 2,080.00 26,000.00 115,000.00 19,148.00 2,850.00 80,617.00 6,340.00 4,850.00 1,814,047.00 221,500.00 300,000.00 2,492,200.00 1,541,220.00 544,011.00 235,372.00 3,700.00 Comptroller/Appropriation Accounts ££T I Pueul1 Parking Meter Maintenance -Cry Fwd Parking Meter Fire -103 Personal Services -Collective Bargaining -099 Personal Services -101 Expenses 102 Expenses -Cry Fwd Fire Alarm & Radio Equipment (Art.51 of '84) Fire Eng. & Bucket Truck Chassis -(Art. 30 of '87) Inspection Department -113 Personal Services -101 Expenses -102 Expenses -Cry Fwd Local Disaster Service Personal Services -101 Expenses -102 Dog Officer -133 Personal Services -101 Expenses -102 Expenses Cry Fwd 3,046.43 2,944.18 1,658,035.00 180,052.00 159,045.00 1,944.35 1,415.44 116,896.00 3,800.00 131.40 200.00 500.00 20,102.00 7,655.00 60.00 1,617,712.15 179,378.26 145,388.02 1,944.35 109,701.39 3,790.29 131.40 490.00 20,102.00 3,098.46 Schools -200 20,639,525.00 20,480,432.40 Vocational School 305,309.00 305,309.00 Computer & Software for Students 135,000.00 135,000.00 Architectual Study Buildings (Art. 6 of '85) 17,218.50 School Drain Infiltration (Art. 40 of '85) 45,806.65 8,515.96 Energy Saving Equip. (Art. 44 of '80) 7,559.26 1,844.07 School Expenses -Cry Fwd 122,907.00 121,050.66 Bridge School Repair (Art. 35B of '86) 266,504.20 264,634.16 Public Works Department of Public Works-P.S.-304 Department of Public Works -Expenses -305 Personal Services -Collective Bargaining -099 1,672,827.00 1,609,282.51 Personal Services -101 442,638.00 437,123.82 Expenses -102 16,850.00 15,028.15 Expenses -Cry Fwd 6,392.85 6,392.85 Snow Removal -107 163,200.00 161,560.88 Snow Removal -Cry Fwd 5,773.91 5,773.91 Service Expenses -109 134,700.00 86,272.76 Sewer Expenses -Cry Fwd 18,009.00 18,009.00 Sewer MWRA 809,468.00 809,468.00 Sewer Mains Install. -Cry Fwd (Art. 6 of '84)-521 310,000.00 MDC Connection -Cry Fwd (Art. 42 of '84)-524 29,900.00 3,000.00 Grant St. Drainage -Cry Fwd (Art. 31 of '83)-546 26,512.12 26,512.12 Drain Installation (Art.13 of "82)-553 13,501.93 8,353.40 Water Expenses -102 113,250.00 104,633.63 Water Expenses -Cry Fwd -140 18,384.99 18,129.67 Water MWRA 727,548.00 727,548.00 Water Mains (Art. 17 of '87) Water Leak Detection (Art. 18 of '87) Install Water Mains (Art. 13 of '86) 200,000.00 126,489.59 Water Expenses- (Art.34 of '85)-181 199,518.00 199,518.00 Water Expenses- (Art. 30 of '83) 8,644.98 7,035.03 Highway Maintenance -110 198,900.00 168,866.92 102.25 40,322.85 673.74 13,656.98 1,415.44 7,194.61 9.71 200.00 10.00 4,556.54 60.00 159,092.60 17,218.50 37,290.69 5,715.19 1,856.34 1,870.04 63,544.49 5,514.18 1,821.85 1,639.12 48,427.24 310,000.00 26,900.00 5,148.53 8,616.37 255.32 73,510.41 1,609.95 30,033.08 1,663,537.00 181,346.00 155,715.00 198,000.00 126,971.00 3,950.00 200.00 500.00 20,850.00 8,155.00 22,161,077.00 377,024.00 2,442,097.00 3,197,005.00 930,265.00 866,054.00 400,000.00 35,000.00 Comptroller/Appropriation Accounts APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS FISCAL 1988 APPROPRIATION ACCOUNT BUDGET EXPENDED BALANCE AT 1987 TOWN MEETING Highway Maintenance -Cry Fwd 48,210.60 48,210.60 Park & Shade Tree -111 102,755.00 87,910.55 Park Expenses -Cry Fwd 4,378.65 4,378.65 Insect Suppression -112 1,350.00 Street Lighting -113 423,000.00 383,445.37 Street Lighting -Cry Fwd 32,000.00 32,000.00 Road Machinery -114 257,200.00 248,322.02 Road Machinery -Cry Fwd 3,362.04 3,362.04 Cemetery -125 20,325.00 16,563.95 Cemetery -Cry Fwd 1,213.88 1,213.88 Westview Cemetery -Cry Fwd (Art.50 of '84) 17,793.39 300.00 Westview Cemetery -Cry Fwd (Art. 26 of '80) 601.93 314.49 Sanitary Landfill -130 3,650.00 2,105.62 Sanitary Landfill -Cry Fwd 2,400.00 2,400.00 Refuse Collection -135 1,282,400.00 1,282,400.00 Refuse Collection -Cry Fwd 89,443.51 89,443.51 Traffic Reg. & St. Signs -Cry Fwd 2,102.67 2,102.67 Traffic Signal (Art. 25 of '87) Drainage Installation (Art.35 of '85)-167 14,885.00 2,516.08 Storm Inflow & Infiltration 110,000.00 250.00 Public Works Equip. (Art.42 of '85)-170 2,198.50 Public works Equipment (Art.19 of '86) 200,000.00 198,966.70 Public Works Equip. ( Art. 22 of '87) Parking Lot (Art.49 of '85) 63,294.64 51,170.65 Parking Lot (Art. 24 of '87) Parking Lot Operation & Maint. ( Art. 24 of '86) 112,000.00 79,505.65 Parking Lot Operation & Maint. Expand Meriam St. (Art.39 of '83) 24,644.48 24,644.48 Storm Windows Munroe School (Art.55 of '85)-177 2,163.00 Energy Improvements (Art. 18 of '86) 125,000.00 14,919.19 Re -roof Munroe School ( Art. 29 of '87) Exhaust Fans at 201 Bedford St. Hazardous Waste 31,100.00 31,079.89 Replace Oil Storage Tanks (Art. 25 of '86) 15,000.00 8,634.25 Replace Oil Storage Tanks (Art. 26 of '87) Improve Traffic controls (Art. 23 of '86) 100,000.00 19,107.18 Street Improvements (Art. 23 of '87) Sidewalk Construction (Art. 15 of'86) 100,000.00 4,248.03 Sidewalk Construction (Art.20 of '87) Street Const.- (Art.40 of '83) 56,238.71 750.00 Brook Cleaning- (Art. 14 of '82) 8,246.49 310.31 Town Building Maintenance -301 Personal Services -101 115,386.00 111,784.14 Expenses -102 218,500.00 165,183.85 Expenses -Cry Fwd 69,934.75 68,329.11 Engineering -302 Personal Salaries -101 265,670.00 248,055.76 Expenses -102 18,000.00 16,212.57 Expenses -Cry Fwd 3,917.90 3,832.08 14,844.45 1,350.00 39,554.63 8,877.98 3,761.05 17,493.39 287.44 1,544.38 12,368.92 109,750.00 2,198.50 1,033.30 12,123.99 32,494.35 2,163.00 110,080.81 20.11 6,365.75 80,892.82 95,751.97 55,488.71 7,936.18 3,601.86 53,316.15 1,605.64 17,614.24 1,787.43 85.82 60,000.00 300,000.00 125,000.00 125,000.00 40,000.00 30,000.00 30,000.00 15,000.00 300,000.00 140,000.00 Comptroller/Appropriation Accounts Engineering Study No. Lex. (Art.41 of '85)-169 Engineering Study Inflow- (Art.37 of '83) Highway Construction (Art. 43 of '85)-171 Street Construction (Art. 44 of '85)-172 Hancock St.- (Art. 45 of '84)-526 Highway Recon. & Improve. (Art. 20) Aerial Photo Services (Art.26) Historical District Comm. -481 Expenses -102 Celebration Comm. -482 Expenses -102 Misc. Boards & Commissions -483 Expenses -102 Youth Commission -Cry Fwd Unbudgeted Committee -Cry Fwd Conservation -487 Personal Services -101 Expenses -102 Expenses -Cry Fwd Conservation Fund- (Art.47 of '77) Conservation Purchase -Tower Park (Art. 34 of '87) Conservation Fund -570 Health -501 Personal Services -101 Expenses -102 Expenses -Cry Fwd Visiting Nurses -502 Expenses -102 Expenses -Cry Fwd Rabies Clinic -503 Expenses -102 Council on Aging -531 Personal Services -101 Expenses -102 Expenses -Cry Fwd Senior Center Heating (Art. 27 of '87) Mystic Valley Mental Health -535 Expenses -102 Community Services -536 Expenses -102 Human Services -537 Cary Hall Handicapped Improve (Art. 5 STM 85) Cary Hall Handicapped Improve (Art. 56 of '84) Lexpress (Art.58 of '85) L.H.A. Low Income Housing (Art. 68 of '74) Lexpress Veterans Benefits -551 Personal Services -101 Expenses -102 Expenses -Cry Fwd Aid & Expenses -154 Grave Registration -155 Grave Registration -Cry Fwd Burial Expense 500.00 235.17 822.04 822.04 97,417.62 66,099.84 234,902.00 220,454.82 329,292.57 310,223.87 700,000.00 700,000.00 130,000.00 2,169.00 2,000.00 1,973.60 10,000.00 9,154.80 5,000.00 3,678.25 95.70 60.00 44,080.00 44,080.00 9,760.00 7,807.78 3,641.52 3,127.41 2,019.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 82,780.00 73,102.62 20,170.00 16,927.34 214.45 7,823.00 3,824.90 500.00 3,025.00 888.13 49,127.00 49,127.00 55,500.00 52,968.02 21,000.00 15,750.00 78,079.00 78,067.00 64,234.07 61,375.95 26,665.02 26,665.02 36,059.91 11,220.58 1,611.74 246,500.00 179,383.64 16,287.00 14,953.20 300.00 268.99 75.95 12,600.00 11,820.69 200.00 184.50 1,100.00 264.83 31,317.78 14,447.18 19,068.70 127,831.00 26.40 845.20 1,321.75 95.70 60.00 1,952.22 514.11 2,019.00 3,242.66 214.45 3,998.10 500.00 2,136.87 2,531.98 12.00 2,858.12 24,839.33 1,611.74 67,116.36 1,333.80 31.01 75.95 779.31 200.00 184.50 1,100.00 2,400.00 10,000.00 5,000.00 47,793.00 10,200.00 180,000.00 25,000.00 83,064.00 21,250.00 8,100.00 3,325.00 54,809.00 50,300.00 75,000.00 15,000.00 94,550.00 246,500.00 15,093.00 325.00 15,104.00 200.00 500.00 Comptroller/Appropriation Accounts APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS FISCAL 1988 APPROPRIATION ACCOUNT BUDGET EXPENDED BALANCE AT 1987 TOWN MEETING Cary Library -601 Personal Services Expenses -102 Cary Library Computer Equip. (Art. 37 of '87) Recreation -621 Personal Services -101 Expenses -102 Expenses -Cry Fwd Center Ballfield Lighting (Art. 53 of '85) Improve Tennis Courts (Art.30 of '86) Reconstruct Bowman Ballfield (Art. 31 of '86) Lincoln Street Develop. (Art. 31 of '87) Reconstruct Ctr Basketball Courts (Art.32 of '87) Improve Playground Play Equipment (Art.33 of '87) Bicycle Path (Art. 36 of '78) Debt Service -700 Maturing Debt -126 Interest -127 Tax & Bond Anticipation Notes Tax & bond Anticipation Notes Cry Fwd 684,655.00 199,075.00 146,699.00 20,300.00 1,933.93 76,465.70 15,000.00 10,000.00 22,528.47 4,157.57 260,000.00 22,283.00 656,000.00 214,124.82 GRAND TOTAL 45,815,831.49 683,205.19 195,675.00 133,044.00 17,011.63 1,793.93 70,300.00 10,310.21 17,181.58 260,000.00 22,282.50 475,050.38 101,065.33 1,449.81 3,400.00 13,655.00 3,288.37 140.00 6,165.70 4,689.79 10,000.00 5,346.89 4,157.57 0.50 180,949.62 113,059.49 43,214,165.80 2,601,665.69 704,447.00 207,750.00 35,000.00 161,951.00 24,175.00 180,000.00 27,000.00 10,000.00 1,110,000.00 837,142.00 10,000.00 Comptroller/Appropriation Accounts Tax Collections (Net of Refunds) Property Tax Liens Redeemed Sub Motor Vehicles Excise Penalties & Interest Total Charges for Services Water Utility Charges Water Liens Water House Connections Water Miscellaneous Sub Sewer Utility Charges Sewer Liens Sub Parking Meters Parking Permits Parking Lots Sub Total Departmental: General Government Selectmen Town Clerk Treasurer Collector Planning Board Board of Appeals SCHEDULE OF REVENUES JULY 1, 1986 to JUNE 30, 1987 General Fund Special Revenue Fund Capital Projects Fund Special Assessment Fund Agency & Trust 1987 Totals 1986 31,958,623.88 2,483.83 31,961,107.71 1,439,168.46 177,009.95 33,577,286.12 1,755,361.28 20,480.11 94.00 1,775,935.39 1,055,706.19 13,344.93 1,069,051.12 85,447.05 34,901.96 46,077.18 166,426.19 2,844,986.51 166,426.19 17.50 21,035.57 32,526.03 27,942.60 8,745.50 31,958,623.88 2,483.83 31,961,107.71 1,439,168.46 177,009.95 33,577,286.12 1,755,361.28 20,480.11 94.00 1,775,935.39 1,055,706.19 13,344.93 1,069,051.12 85,447.05 34,901.96 46,077.18 166,426.19 3,011,412.70 30,680,312.78 4,392.88 30,684,705.66 1,783,315.15 107,865.34 32,575,886.15 1,158,801.59 30,425.07 67.50 1,189,294.16 587,943.76 13,502.00 601,445.76 98,298.36 35,265.00 48,285.72 181,349.08 783,294.84 17.50 211.80 21,035.57 25,214.09 32,526.03 355.10 27,942.60 10,704.00 8,745.50 6,852.90 Comptroller/Schedule of Revenues SCHEDULE OF REVENUES JULY 1, 1986 to JUNE 30, 1987 Special Capital Special General Revenue Projects Assessment Agency & Totals Fund Fund Fund Fund Trust 1987 1986 Custodians -Off Duty 1,261.15 1,261.15 1,417.85 Miscellaneous 1,179.98 1,179.98 5,241.59 91,447.18 1,2.61.15 92,708.33 49,997.33 Sub Public Safety Police 10,568.02 143,809.79 154,377.81 173,245.79 Fire 3,100.00 1,174.74 4,274.74 11,728.08 Sealer of Weights 4,726.30 4,726.30 1,608.00 Animal Control 3,347.50 3,347.50 5,931.00 Conservation Commission 19,128.00 19,128.00 33,779.49 Building inspector 3,828.30 3,828.30 Sub 44,698.12 144,984.53 189,682.65 2.26,292.36 Health & Sanitation Health 11,363.25 11,363.25 11,960.00 Sewer House Connections 15,995.63 15,995.63 6,014.78 Sewer Service Rental 2,917.00 2,917.00 3,083.00 Sewer MDC 6,675.00 6,675.00 6,675.00 Sewer Miscellaneous 3,417.99 3,417.99 9,511.09 33,693.87 6,675.00 40,368.87 37,243.87 Sub Public Works Insurance Reimbursements 4,319.46 4,319.46 4,152.25 Off Duty Details 975.00 975.00 1,247.24 Other 17,936.69 65,920.00 83,856.69 24,855.30 17,936.69 71,214.46 89,151.15 30,54.79 Sub Schools Rentals 38,756.64 38,756.64 31,445.82 Cafeteria 645,978.55 645,978.55 560,088.57 Athletics 32,310.21 32,310.21 16,643.50 Off Duty Custodians 22,684.67 22,684;67 22,723.50 Other 159,456.03 159,456.03 1.37,878.77 Sub Recreation Programs, etc. Self Supporting Gift Sub 38,756.64 860,429.46 107,699.26 56,755.69 700.00 899,186.10 768,780.16 107,699.26 56,755.69 700.00 101,221.90 43,469.49 6,030.00 107,699.26 57,455.69 165,154.95 150,721.39 Comptroller/Schedule of Revenues Cemetery Sale of Lots 37,880.55 Care of Lots & Graves Other 56,830.50 41,628.60 37,880.55 41,628.60 56,830.50 38,778.70 76,626.62 59,168.00 Sub 56,830.50 37,880.55 41,628.60 136,339.65 174,573.32 Unclassified: Municipal Bldg. Rentals 114,960.62 114,960.62 97,938.73 Ambulance Service 19,064.36 19,064.36 33,451.89 Workmen's Comp. Recovery 12,239.58 12,239.58 18,087.58 Salary Related Recoveries 82.50 82.50 82.50 Sale of Real Estate Miscellaneous 78,582.53 509,797.48 588,380.01 673,174.90 Hotel/Motel 100,747.00 100,747.00 51,163.00 Sub 325,676.59 509,797.48 835,474.07 873,898.60 Totals for Departmentals 716,738.85 1,689,698.32 41,628.60 2,448,065.77 2,311,761.82 Licenses & Permits Alcoholic Beverages 39,097.00 39,097.00 38,835.00 Other: Selectmen 3,491.90 3,491.90 4,180.30 Town Clerk 5,528.91 5,528.91 4,940.00 Police 5,666.19 5,666.19 1,658.00 Fire 1,055.00 1,055.00 1,270.00 Inspections 284,571.35 284,571.35 190,559.70 Health 8,592.25 8,592.25 11,288.00 P.W. Drain Layer 633.00 633.00 480.00 P.W. Street Openings 3,546.75 3,546.75 2,904.50 Total 352,182.35 352,182.35 256,115.50 Revenue From Fed. Gov't Special Revenue Fund 284,689.01 284,689.01 361,232.00 Revenue From the State Special Revenue Funds Education: Aid for Education 2,166,464.00 Tuition for State Wards 24,548.00 Transportation 248,432.00 School Bldg. Assistance Residential 143,244.00 Other Purpose: Local Aid 1,871,335.00 Highways 82,556.00 Recreation Special Needs 2,288.00 Aid to Libraries Loss of Taxes 152,633.60 Various 30,701.93 1,679,010.52 1,679,010.52 1,673,725.31 30,132.72 2,166,464.00 2,082,044.00 248,432.00 262,850.00 1,871,335.00 1,694,930.00 82,556.00 2,288.00 30,132.72 152,633.60 30,701.93 80,813.00 1,870.00 23,283.50 109,692.00 172,332.26 Total 4,722,202.53 1,993,832.25 6,716,034.78 6,101,540.07 Comptroller/Schedule of Revenues Revenue From Other Local Governments County: Dog Fund Court Fines MBTA Other Municipalities: Pension Recoveries Total SCHEDULE OF REVENUES JULY 1, 1986 to JUNE 30, 1987 Special Capital Special General Revenue Projects Assessment Agency & Fund Fund Fund Fund Trust 1987 Totals 1986 450.00 137,672.50 35,773.13 3,065.95 80,000.00 3,515.95 137,672.50 80,000.00 3,221.34 112,801.99 60,000.00 35,773.13 44,887.92 173,895.63 83,065.95 256,961.58 220,911.25 Miscellaneous Revenue Special Assessment: Sewer 100,127.91 100,127.91 102,649.05 Sidewalk 1,037.45 1,037.45 798.61 Street 46,892.56 46,892.56 28,992.82 Water 189.90 189.90 670.17 Sub 148,247.82 148,247.82 133,110.65 Committed Interest Parking Violations Earnings on Investment Trust Funds: Conservation Seedling Forest Unemp. Compensation School Energy Alice Ferguson Cemetery Remembrance Arts Lottery Council Total Other Financing Sources: Municipal Indebtedness State Anticipation Notes Bond Anticipation Notes Premium Accrued Interest/Premium Proceeds from Bonds Totals 37,035.16 90,999.11 1,209,021.50 5,238.45 17,005.77 38.21 20,364.74 434.67 4.45 12,030.16 37,035.16 90,999.11 1,214,259.95 17,005.77 38.21 20,364.74 434.67 4.45 12,030.16 41,790.07 77,676.25 785,084.27 12,321.81 36.00 6,745.46 487.75 4.22 11,189.10 1,300,020.61 5,238.45 185,282.98 49,878.00 1,540,420.04 1,068,445.58 20,000.00 27,163.55 20,000.00 27,163.55 13,640,000.00 13,640,000.00 18,991.00 1,770,000.00 1,973.00 47,163.55 47,163.55 1,790,964.00 Total Revenue & Other Financing Sources 43,687,312.60 3,985,424.71 13,640,000.00 185,282.98 91,506.60 61,589,526.89 46,659,445.37 Comptroller/Schedule of Revenues If! lulaueuld SCHEDULE OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1987 Uncollected July 1, 1986 Commitments Abatements & Adjustments Adjusted Collectable Apportionments Collections General Fund Personal Property Taxes: Levy of 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 Real Estate Taxes: Levy of 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 Totals Deferred Property Tax Rec. Tax Title Motor Vehicle Excise: Levy of 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 and Prior Totals Departmental: Sewer Other Ambulance Service Animal Control Assessors in Lieu of Taxes Fire Sewer Service Sewer House Connections Street Opening Permits Unaccepted Streets Totals 637,554.98 5,084.76 4,746.86 3,846.43 3,720.83 1,656.14 1,771.00 32,514,221.88 481,909.14 97,371.04 83,193.63 60,488.31 1,255.43 636,299.55 5,084.76 4,746.86 3,846.43 3,720.83 1,656.14 1,771.00 570,964.47 31,943,257.41 128,573.52 353,335.62 3,064.90 94,306.14 1,174.32 82,019.31 1,752.72 58,735.59 Uncollected Transfers Net of Refunds June 30, 1987 743,788.14 33,151,776.86 706,785.36 33,188,779.64 4,921.02 10,360.68 171,170.42 62,049.26 32,967.01 17,865.24 21,273.08 15,275.22 11,308.13 20,360.97 1,194,228.75 360,226.26 17,411.24 52,524.57 31,048.41 1,837.83 320,600.23 1,571,866.25 187.77 (753.88) 84,844.70 1,807,621.78 16,229.15 30,721.65 1,141,704.18 500,348.27 77,622.67 32,967.01 17,677.47 21,273.08 16,029.10 6,095.03 7,235.42 13,330.45 32,720,483.96 633,063.36 1,551.43 31,656,480.09 259,302.84 46,291.64 73,073.74 50,720.86 2,483.83 1,067,490.74 447,194.67 35,796.80 2,840.79 136.50 412.74 753.88 1,554,626.12 3,236.19 3,533.33 4,746.86 3,846.43 3,720.83 1,656.14 1,771.00 286,777.32 94,032.78 48,014.50 2,850.54 779.31 454,965.23 16,229.15 28,237.82 74,213.44 53,153.60 41,825.87 30,126.22 17,540.97 20,860.34 15,275.22 252,995.66 2,464.82 79,946.94 123,609.39 5,350.00 (83.00) 1,100.87 1,034.00 4,793.88 36,665.00 260.00 71,603.62 5,150.00 3,000.00 2,989.25 1,050.00 2,260.94 15.00 4,997.76 116,596.94 260.00 195,213.01 10,500.00 2,917.00 1,100.87 4,023.25 1,050.00 3,417.99 1,579.77 19,064.36 97,532.58 260.00 3,909.54 191,303.47 3,100.00 7,400.00 2,917.00 1,100.87 3,546.75 476.50 1,050.00 213,423.02 125,511.75 2,275.94 336,658.83 43,845.20 300,703.19 Comptroller/Schedule of Accounts Receivable ueuu ZVI General Fund Sewer: User Charges Liens Added to Taxes 87 Liens Added to Taxes 86 SCHEDULE OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1987 Uncollected Abatements & Adjusted Apportionments Collections Uncollected July 1, 1986 Commitments Adjustments Collectable Transfers Net of Refunds June 30, 1987 229,187.32 1,151,673.44 12,602.38 (1,221.22) 47,139.25 1,333,721.51 12,602.38 (1,221.22) (12,197.58) 2,562.03 911,867.13 12,030.97 660.55 409,656.80 571.41 680.26 Total 227,966.10 1,164,275.82 47,139.25 1,345,102.67 (9,635.55) 924,558.65 410,908.47 Enterprise Fund - Water User Charges: Rates 340,007.50 1,836,659.74 51,367.32 2,125,299.92 (16,400.05) 1,602,627.45 Other Services: House Connections 662.18 662.18 Miscellaneous 90.00 90.00 94.00 In Lieu of Betterment 90.00 90.00 Liens Added to Taxes: 1987 16,400.05 16,400.05 14,879.05 1986 6,619.14 6,619.14 (2,562.03) 3,030.47 1985 1,008.04 1,008.04 550.49 1984 1,232.55 1,232.55 (193.00) 1,039.55 1983 276.05 276.05 (13.25) 506,272.42 662.18 (4.00) 90.00 1,521.00 1,026.64 457.55 262.80 Totals 349,985.46 1,853,059.79 51,367.32 2,151,677.93 (19,168.33) 1,622,221.01 510,288.59 Apportioned Assessments Sewer: Unapportioned Added to Taxes 1987 Added to Taxes 1986 Added to Taxes 1985 Added to Taxes 1984 Added to Taxes 1983 Sidewalk: Unapportioned Added to Taxes 1987 Added to Taxes 1986 Added to Taxes 1985 (24,329.38) 1,942.70 422.26 106.48 193.36 201.00 7.05 (68.45) 63,951.83 451.07 (68.45) (24,329.38) 63,951.83 1,942.70 422.26 106.48 193.36 201.00 451.07 7.05 (85.63) (113.08) (24,329.38) 62,385.40 1,566.43 1,584.31 358.39 193.23 229.03 0.27 20.58 80.28 451.07 201.00 7.05 Street: Unapportioned 5,886.40 65,575.89 Added to Taxes 1987 13,922.40 Added to Taxes 1986 115.38 Added to Taxes 1985 176.09 Added to Taxes 1984 (32.60) Added to Taxes 1983 34.55 Water: Unapportioned (930.00) Added to Taxes 1987 160.19 Added to Taxes 1986 23.61 Added to Taxes 1985 6.10 Committed Interest: Added to Taxes 1987 37,138.35 Added to Taxes 1986 602.39 Added to Taxes 1985 305.13 Added to Taxes 1984 120.81 Added to Taxes 1983 127.88 Apportioned Assessment Not Yet Due 1986-2004 Sewer 628,639.92 Sidewalk 4,102.50 Street 141,992.09 42,033.87 Water 839.20 Suspended Assessments: Sewer 90,271.38 Street 790.00 Water 3,067.50 Suspended Assessment on Town Owned Land: Sewer 133,811.71 Sidewalk 8,952.46 Street 42,069.11 3,266.40 Water 1,714.01 2,722.00 145.09 (76.64) 68,740.29 13,922.40 115.38 31.00 44.04 34.55 (930.00) 160.19 23.61 6.10 37,138.35 602.39 305.13 120.81 127.88 628,639.92 4,102.50 184,025.96 839.20 90,271.38 790.00 3,067.50 133,811.71 8,952.46 45,335.51 1,714.01 (42,033.87) (50.68) (81.03) (63,951.83) (451.07) (13,923.44) (160.19) 20,820.02 13,798.96 67.01 31.00 34.55 160.19 23.61 6.10 36,538.41 334.71 99.13 16.06 46.85 35,884.42 586.38 12,141.02 5,886.40 123.44 48.37 44.04 (930.00) 599.94 267.68 206.00 54.07 528,803.67 3,065.05 157,961.50 679.01 90,271.38 790.00 3,067.50 133,811.71 8,952.46 45,335.51 1,714.01 Totals 1,041,160.64 226,500.00 2,722.00 1,264,938.64 (120,850.82) 185,282.98 958,804.84 £bi Iepueum Comptroller/Schedule of Accounts Receivable General Government Town Clerk Appropriation Committee Selectmen Town Manager Printing of Town Report Town Insurance Town Comptroller Registration Election Law Treasurer/Collector Assessors Board of Appeals Planning Board Historic District Commission Misc. Committees & Boards Conservation Commission Town Celebrations Committee Totals Public Safety Police Parking Meter Maint. Fire Disaster Services Inspections Animal Control Totals Health & Sanitation Health Mys. Val. Ment. Health Visiting Nurse & Comm Health Rabies Clinic Veterans Administration Veterans Assist Community Service Council on Aging Lexpress Human Services General Fund 77,114.95 598.16 47,130.83 381,941.96 5,341.20 2,316,326.65 277,203.99 25,788.60 38,023.85 172,615.75 157,717.42 110,342.23 22,745.56 88,842.95 1,973.60 3,678.25 55,015.19 9,154.80 Special Revenue Fund SCHEDULE OF CASH PAYMENTS, JULY 1, 1986 to JUNE 30, 1987 Capital Projects Fund Agency & Trust Fund Totals 1987 1986 15,262.50 11,225.00 22,699.28 11,508.33 7,539.72 77,114.95 598.16 47,130.83 397,204.46 5,181.48 2,316,326.65 277,203.99 25,788.60 16,387.73 172,615.75 157,717.42 110,342.23 22,745.56 100,067.95 1,973.60 3,678.25 55,015.19 9,154.80 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 21,377.11 76,719.91 1,196.28 12,779.88 1,836,631.12 6,857.14 3,791,555.94 2,220,346.54 3,639.58 1,944,422.60 490.00 113,623.07 23,200.46 26,534.14 157,740.63 1,836.15 41,747.33 3,796,247.60 5,295,708.95 2,378,087.17 2,230,439.88 3,639.58 453.57 1,946,258.75 1,979,018.13 500.00 500.00 113,623.07 136,762.58 23,200.46 21,688.62 4,305,722.25 90,029.90 15,750.00 3,824.90 888.13 15,222.19 11,820.69 78,067.00 102,095.02 190,604.22 88,655.65 159,576.78 14,695.94 88,849.94 480,593.63 4,465,309.03 90,029.90 15,750.00 3,824.90 888.13 15,222.19 11,820.69 78,067.00 116,790.96 279,454.16 569,249.28 4,368,862.78 93,844.12 15,000.00 2,842.00 1,252.98 11,088.97 12,570.05 68,138.00 223,888.47 188,623.34 176,009.36 Totals 596,957.70 584,139.51 1,181,097.21 793,257.29 Comptroller/Schedule of Cash Payments Public Works Public Works Construction Road Machinery Snow Removal Highway and Traffic Park / Shade Tree Insect Suppression Street Lights Cemeteries Sanitary Landfill Refuse Collection Sewer Sewer (MWRA) Water Water (MWRA) Town Building Maintenance Engineering Hazardous Waste Disposal Parking Lot Oper & Maint Totals Education 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 Totals 2,266,793.18 1,440,362.37 251,684.06 167,334.79 219,180.19 92,289.20 415,445.37 17,777.83 4,505.62 1,371,843.51 104,281.76 809,468.00 437,548.00 727,548.00 353,931.35 270,269.41 31,079.89 132,266.66 22,173.91 174,456.32 953.90 10,656.39 2,288,967.09 1,440,362.37 251,684.06 167,334.79 219,180.19 92,289.20 1,371,843.51 114,938.15 809,468.00 437,548.00 727,548.00 354,885.25 270,269.41 31,079.89 132,266.66 1,874,900.20 1,108,680.08 232,361.82 104,142.66 160,432.00 101,076.72 922.74 331,508.71 12,440.16 906.50 719,056.49 183,520.75 460,655.00 173,883.01 633,206.00 324,829.43 239,205.87 3,500.00 96,201.08 9,113,609.19 20,615,432.55 396,044.85 305,309.00 197,584.13 10,656.39 20,000.00 1,498,219.81 1,527,096.86 675,032.81 176,591.87 8,709,664.57 22,133,652.36 396,044.85 1,527,096.86 675,032.81 176,591.87 305,309.00 6,761,429.22 19,705,308.15 112,059.65 1,303,394.94 658,012.30 201,039.43 304,756.00 21,316,786.40 878,880.19 2,398,721.54 1,498,219.81 23,285.98 25,213,727.75 878,880.19 23,285.98 22,284,570.47 898,035.45 23,285.50 878,880.19 150,056.12 84,292.51 23,285.98 44,788.08 1,791.18 902,166.17 150,056.12 84,292.51 44,788.08 1,791.18 921,320.95 151,346.44 125,744.75 37,862.08 7,203.73 234,348.63 46,579.26 280,927.89 322,157.00 Comptroller/Schedule of Cash Payments SCHEDULE OF CASH PAYMENTS JULY 1, 1986 TO JUNE 30, 1987 Special Capital General Revenue Projects Agency & Totals Fund Fund Funds Trust Fund 1987 1986 Pensions & Retirement Non -Contributory 188,922.44 Contributory: Pension Fund & Exp. 1,604,940.00 Additional Funding 300,000.00 188,922.44 1,604,940.00 300,000.00 194,251.92 1,502,844.00 300,000.00 Totals 2,093,862.44 2,093,862.44 1,997,095.92 Interest Conservation 55,536.00 Schools 372,505.00 Library 1,687.50 Swimming Pool Sewers 20,595.00 Bans and Sans 148,874.38 Totals Municipal Indebtedness Conservation Schools Library Swimming Pool Sewers Bans and Sans Totals Total Expenditures and 4,559.00 55,536.00 372,505.00 1,687.50 20,595.00 153,433.38 1,944.00 5,063.00 45,480.50 41,875.18 599,197.88 4,559.00 75,000.00 185,000.00 31,962.15 603,756.88 94,362.68 27,000.00 75,000.00 75,000.00 185,000.00 31,962.15 383,000.00 77,967.77 260,000.00 31,962.15 291,962.15 562,967.77 Temporary Loans 43,190,920.62 State & County Assess. County 536,853.00 State 720,362.61 3,472,942.49 1,508,876.20 47,538,721.69 43,401,733.03 536,853.00 553,916.90 720,362.61 733,612.00 Total 1,257,215.61 1,257,215.61 1,287,528.90 Transfers to Other Funds Unemployment 15,000.00 Conservation 15,000.00 Total Total Cash Payments 30,000.00 44,478,136.23 3,472,942.49 1,508,876.20 41,747.33 48,795,937.30 44,689,261.93 Comptroller/Schedule of Cash Payments BALANCE SHEET - GENERAL LONG TERM DEBT JUNE 30, 1987 Assets Liabilities Amount to be provided: for payment of bonds 13,825,000 Total Assets Purpose of Loan General Long Term Debt Payable Inside debt limit: Sewer 185,000 General 1,770,000 Outside debt limit: School 11,870,000 13,825,000 Total Liabilities 13,825,000 DEBT STATEMENT INCLUDING INTEREST Date of Rate of Amount of Balance Principal Balance Interest Due in FY 1988 Year of Issue Interest Issue 7-1-86 Paid 1987 6-30-87 Paid 1987 Principal Interest Maturity Sewer: Trunk Construction 8-15-67 Mains Construction 6-15-83 3.80% 6.20% 750,000 70,000 750,000 300,000 35,000 35,000 150,000 150,000 1,995 35,000 18,600 150,000 665 1988 9,300 1988 Total Sewer: 1,500,000 General: Library Addition 7-15-73 4.50% 1,375,000 Conservation 8-15-86 6.29% 1,770,000 370,000 185,000 185,000 20,595 185,000 9,965 1,688 1987 75,000 75,000 1,770,000 55,536 125,000 107,166 2001 Total General 3,145,000 School: School Renovation 8-15-86 6.29% 11,870,000 Total School 11,870,000 Total long Term Debt 16,515,000 75,000 75,000 1,770,000 57,224 125,000 107,166 11,870,000 372,505 800,000 720,000 2001 11,870,000 372,505 800,000 720,000 445,000 260,000 13,825,000 450,324 1,110,000 837,131 Comptroller/Balance Sheet, General Long Term Debt Town Meeting Members Members at Large Term Expires 1989 Margery M. Battin, 15 Paul Revere Rd. Norman P. Cohen, 56 Coolidge Ave. William J. Dailey, Jr., 1 Bush- nell Dr. Stephen W. Doran, 315 Bedford St. John C. Eddison, 20 Nickerson Rd. Bernice H. Fallick, 4 Diehl Rd. Paul W. Marshall, 6 Chandler St. Leo P. McSweeney, 84 Shade St. Jacquelyn R. Smith, 4 Clematis Rd. Precinct One Term Expires 1990 Nancy M. Adler, 22 Village Cir. Natham M. Becker, 28 Emerson Gardens Chang Chih Chao, 4 Page Rd. Ronald Levy, 15 Bryant Rd. David Radlo, 3 Fiske Rd. Ellen Doyle Sullivan, 8 Rindge Ave. Albert P. Zabin, 1 Page Rd. 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, 20 Vine St. (Pct. 5) Term Expires 1988 Joel A. Adler, 22 Village Cir. James E. Barry, 10 Crescent Hill Ave. Frederick H. Hagedorn, 17 Fiske Rd. Barry E. Sampson, 8 Brandon St. Edward P. Shannon, 16 Wheeler Rd James S. Wilson, 17 Spencer St. Judith L. Zabin, 1 Page Rd. Precinct Two Term Expires 1990 Leonora K. Feeney, 4 Moon Hill Rd John R. Holt, 736 Mass. Ave. Daniel A. Lucas, 3 Tower Rd. John T. Sackton, 8 White Pine La. Arthur C. Smith, 51 Follen Rd. Christina J. Welch, 41 Locust Ave. Carolyn C. Wilson, 23 Pleasant St 148 Directory 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. *Resigned 3/23/87 * *Resigned 4/8/87 Term Expires 1988 Elizabeth H. Clarke, 29 Moon Hill Rd. Marita B. Hartshorn, 28 Locust Ave. Michael J. O'Sullivan, 12 Aerial St. Vicky L. Schwartz, 3 Lawrence Ln. (Pct. 3) William S. Widnall, 22 Summit Rd. Alan B. Wilson, 23 Pleasant St. Donald D. Wilson, 36 Fern St. *Edna M. Welch, 10 Bird Hill Rd. * *Webb Sussman, 37 Peacock Farm Rd. *Replaced Licht 3/25/87 * *Replaced Marshall 4/10/87 Precinct Three Term Expires 1990 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. Ira Richer, 22 Normandy Rd. 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. John J. McWeeney, 503 Concord Ave. Paul V. Riffin, 6 Field Rd. Richard W. Souza, 542 Concord Ave. Katherine M. Whyte, 11 Allen St. Precinct Four Term Expires 1990 Nancy M. Cannalonga, 120 Kendall Rd. L. Gail Colwell, 127 Kendall Rd. Ronald W. Colwell, 127 Kendall Rd. Dan H. Fenn, Jr., 59 Potter Pond (Pct. 3) Georgia S. Glick, 21 Eliot Rd. Margaret F. Rawls, 9 Winthrop Rd. Martin K. White, 50 Bloomfield St. Term Expires 1989 Nyles Nathan Barnert, 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. Precinct Five Term Expires 1990 Wallace Cupp, 141 Woburn St. Elaine Dratch, 2 Maureen Rd. John Hayward, 358 Woburn St. Judith C. Leader, 17 Fairfield Dr. Eugene E. Lee, 9 Carnegie P1. Ephraim Weiss, 462 Lowell St. David G. Williams, 1433 Massachu- setts Ave. 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. Town Meeting Members Stephen W. Miller, 22 Saddle Club Rd. Paul Newman, 35 Grant St. *Patricia A. Swanson, 56 North St. *Redistricted to Pct. 8 eff. 1/1/88 Term Expires 1988 Cynthia L. Blumsack, 15 Holmes Rd. Guy W. Doran, 168 East St. Leona W. Martin, 19 Thoreau Rd. Eric Jay Michelson, 1475 Massa- chusetts Ave. Diran M. Semonian, 504 Lowell St. Sam Silverman, 18 Ingleside Rd. *Julie F. Triessl, 94 North St. *Redistricted to Pct. 8 eff 1 /1 /88 Precinct Six Term Expires 1990 Margaret N. Brooke, 26 Hancock St. Elizabeth C. Haines, 33 York St. Morton G. Kahan, 44 Hancock St. *Andrew Macey, 359 North Emerson Rd. Judith B. Marshall, 6 Chandler St. William T. Spencer, 32 Hancock St. John S. Willson, 16 Hathaway Rd. *Resigned 11/20/87 Term Expires 1989 Robert H. Domnitz, 14 Oakland St Michael W. Golay, 6 Oakland St. Florence Koplow, 9 Brent Rd. Alan J. Lazarus, 22 Woodland Rd. Ruth Joyce Nablo, 15 Fiske Rd. (Pct. 1) 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, 15 Fiske Rd. (Pct. 1) Edith Sandy, 353 North Emerson Rd. Frank Sandy, 353 North Emerson Rd. * *H. Bigelow Moore, 50 Hancock St. *Resigned 3/23/87 * *Replaced Fortmann 5/27/87 Precinct Seven Term Expires 1990 Catherine M. D. Abbott, 38 Eldred St. Esther S. Arlan, 56 Turning Mill Rd. Lloyd Gilson, 35 Partridge Rd. Martin L. Hagerty, 301 Bedford St. Deborah G. Kearney, 44 Harding Rd. Jacquelyn H. Ward, 15 Robinson Rd. Martha C. Wood, 51 Gleason Rd. 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. Precinct Eight Term Expires 1990 Roger F. Borghesani, 24 Hastings Rd. Florence E. Connor, 12 Cedar St. William P. Fitzgerald, 65 Liberty Ave. Richard A. Michelson, 54 Asbury St. Jack Sarmanian, 330 Bedford St. Margaret Schwartz, 18 Harbell St. Dennis Sullivan, 28 Homestead St. 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. *Resigned 3/12/87 * *Resigned 3/24/87 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. *Gerald A. Heggie, 12 Carley Rd. * *John Adams Taylor, 21 Harbell St. *Replaced Battin 3/17/87 * *Replaced McCabe 3/27/87 Precinct Nine Term Expires 1990 Alice J. Adler, 10 Nickerson Rd. Kenneth 0. Alves, 62 Wood St. Diane C. Aronson, 34 Stimson Ave. Neil Gray, 83 Spring St. Richard M. Perry, 16 Ellison Rd. James J. Scanlon, 10 Springdale Rd. Richard Schaye, 7 Jean Rd. Term Expires 1989 Brian Michael Adley, 11 Roosevelt Rd. Gordon R. Barnes, Jr., 6 Woodpark Cr. Margaret E. Coppe, 12 Barrymeade Dr. Frank J. Kava, 60 Shade St. Louise V. T. Kava, 60 Shade St. Eleanor H. Klauminzer, 8 Lincoln Ter. Louis F. LeBlanc, 456 Marrett Rd. Term Expires 1988 Jane P. Buckley, 46 Middle St. Richard L. Canale, 29 Shade 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. Directory 149 Town Officers and Committees Elected Town Officers Representative to Massachusetts Town Celebrations Committee Water Resources Authority (MWRA) William P. Fitzgerald, Chmn. 1989 Board of Selectmen James P. Reilly Ra mond J Flynn V. Chmn. 1989 John C. Eddison, Chmn. William J. Dailey, Jr. Paul W. Marshall Leo P. McSweeney Jacquelyn R. Smith Moderator Margery M. Battin Lexington Housing Authority William T. Spencer, Chmn. Donald D. Wilson, V. Chmn. *Leona Martin James M. McLaughlin, Ruth J. Nablo *Appointed by State EOCD Planning Board Judith J. Uhrig, Chmn. Eleanor Klauminzer Karsten Sorenson David G. Williams Martha C. Wood School Committee Shepard A. Clough, Chmn. Florence Koplow Judith C. Leader Paul Newman Lynda A. Wik Selectmen Appointed 1990 Board of Appeals George A. Burnell ancy M. Cannalonga N y 1990 1988 Natalie H. Riffin, Chmn. 1989 C. Jean Coates 1989 1990 Robert M. Gary 1991 Winston Flynn 1988 1989 Anne R. Scigliano 1988 Karen M. Gaughan 1988 1989 Francis W. K. Smith 1992 Gerald Hagerty 1990 +(Historical Society) Clarence D. Turner 1990 Robert C. Jackson 1989 1988 +(Arts & Crafts) Miriam W. Butts Paul W. Jenkins 1988 1988 Board of Appeals Associates George A. Burnell 1988 Susan Beck 1988 1990 Eric T. Clarke 1988 1989 William C. Hays 1988 1992 John J. McWeeney 1988 1991 Mary W. Miley 1988 1992 Robert V. Whitman 1988 Town Manager Richard J. White Appt. 11/16/87 Comptroller John J. Ryan Town Counsel Palmer & Dodge Norman P. Cohen Executive Clerk Marion H. Snow Fence Viewers William H. Sullivan Martin Gilman Keener of the Lockup Paul E. Furdon Registrars of Voters Mary C. Abegg Luanna E. Devenis Connie Foster Bernice H. Fallick, Clerk Director of Guides Cornelius P. Cronin 150 Directory +Nominating Organization Historic Districts Commission Associate Members Walter H. Bergler 1989 +(Library Trustees) Molly Nye +(Arts & Crafts) Walter S. Pierce 1988 +(Historical Society) Albert T. Pitt +(Arts & Crafts) 1988 +Nominating Organization Trustees of Public Trusts Frank T. Parrish, Jr., Chmn. 1988 John R. Packard, Secy. 1990 Alan S. Fields 1992 Bridge Charitable Fund Frank T. Parrish, Jr., Chmn. 1988 John R. Packard, Secy. 1990 Alan S. Fields 1989 Gammel Legacy Trust Elizabeth M. Flynn 1988 Leona W. Martin 1988 Moderator Appointed Appropriation Committee Michael J. O'Sullivan, Chmn. 1989 Richard M. Perry, V. Chmn. HANSCOM FIELD COMMISSION George A. Burnell 1988 Peter Barker 1988 Lloyd Gilson Robert Domnitz 1989 1992 Benjamin Obear 1988 1991 Graydon Wheaton 1988 1990 John J. Ryan, Ex- officio 1989 1989 Historic Districts Commission 1989 1988 John L. Davies, Chmn. 1991 of Eliza Cary Farnham and Susanna +(Historical Society) E. Cary Diane T. Lund, Chmn. Linda McAulay 1989 1988 +(Arts & Crafts) Miriam W. Butts 1989 Richard S. Morehouse 1992 1992 +(Selectmen) 1989 Stephen M. Politi 1990 1988 +(Cary Memorial Library Trustees) John E. Ryan 1988 +(Historical Society) Town Manager Richard J. White Appt. 11/16/87 Comptroller John J. Ryan Town Counsel Palmer & Dodge Norman P. Cohen Executive Clerk Marion H. Snow Fence Viewers William H. Sullivan Martin Gilman Keener of the Lockup Paul E. Furdon Registrars of Voters Mary C. Abegg Luanna E. Devenis Connie Foster Bernice H. Fallick, Clerk Director of Guides Cornelius P. Cronin 150 Directory +Nominating Organization Historic Districts Commission Associate Members Walter H. Bergler 1989 +(Library Trustees) Molly Nye +(Arts & Crafts) Walter S. Pierce 1988 +(Historical Society) Albert T. Pitt +(Arts & Crafts) 1988 +Nominating Organization Trustees of Public Trusts Frank T. Parrish, Jr., Chmn. 1988 John R. Packard, Secy. 1990 Alan S. Fields 1992 Bridge Charitable Fund Frank T. Parrish, Jr., Chmn. 1988 John R. Packard, Secy. 1990 Alan S. Fields 1989 Gammel Legacy Trust Elizabeth M. Flynn 1988 Leona W. Martin 1988 Moderator Appointed Appropriation Committee Michael J. O'Sullivan, Chmn. 1989 Richard M. Perry, V. Chmn. 1989 George A. Burnell 1988 John R. Campbell 1988 Lloyd Gilson 1989 Marilyn K. Mairson 1990 K. Heinz Muehlmann 1988 Mark Polebaum 1990 Wilma L. Ronco 1990 John J. Ryan, Ex- officio 1989 1988 Lexington Housing Assistance Board 1988 (LexHAB) Capital Expenditures Committee 1988 Sheldon A. Spector, Chmn. 1988 1988 Paul E. Hamburger, V. Chmn 1990 1989 Nicholas A. Cannalonga 1989 1988 Karen A. Dooks 1990 1987 Richard F. Perry 1989 1989 1990 Donald D. Wilson 1989 Committee on Lectures Under Wills 1989 of Eliza Cary Farnham and Susanna Board E. Cary Diane T. Lund, Chmn. 1989 Raymond J. Culler, Chmn. 1988 1989 Miriam W. Butts 1988 1990 Deborah Kassman 1988 1988 Lexington Housing Assistance Board 1988 (LexHAB) Regional School District Committee (Minuteman Tech) Nyles N. Barnert 1990 Selectmen's Advisory Committees Cable Television and Communications Advisory Committee Frank DiGiammarino, Chmn. William C. Hays, Chmn. 1988 1989 Linda W. Conrad 1987 1988 Marshall J. Derby 1989 1988 David F. Eagle 1988 John E. Ward Sherry B. Edmonds 1987 1988 Jean Gaudet 1989 1990 Donald D. Wilson 1989 1989 Paul Marshall, Selectmen Liaison Condominium Conversion Board Diane T. Lund, Chmn. 1989 Nathan M. Becker 1989 Catherine M. Deans 1990 Daniel J. Griffin, Jr. 1990 Marjorie Weertz 1988 Regional School District Committee (Minuteman Tech) Nyles N. Barnert 1990 Selectmen's Advisory Committees Cable Television and Communications Advisory Committee Frank DiGiammarino, Chmn. 1990 Kenneth E. Arnold 1989 Stella Liu 1990 Theodore Mairson 1988 William T. Spencer 1988 Martha Stanton 1990 John E. Ward 1990 Leo P. McSweeney, Selectmen Liaison Town Officers and Committees Fair Housing Committee Gerri C. Weathers, Chmn. Florence A. Baturin Vidya Bhatia James R. Brannon Albert Huang Leona Martin Robert Pressman Fred D. Rosenberg Muriel M. Spence William T. Spencer Jacquelyn R. Smith, Selectmen Liaison Hazardous Substance Svstem Review Committee Christopher R. Anderson Louis Arin Lynn Knight Alan Lazarus James E. Oberholtzer Human Services Committee Robert M. Cushman, Co. Chmn. 1989 Harvey Lowell, Co. Chmn. Lexington Center Committee Renee Cochin 1988 Margery M. Battin, Chmn. 1989 1988 Edward Barsamian 1990 1988 Norma Bogen 1988 1988 William Bowen 1990 1988 Carla V. Fortmann 1988 1988 Mary Hastings 1989 1988 Robert L. Ossman 1990 1988 Marian Powell 1988 1988 F. David Wells 1989 1988 1988 Hazardous Substance Svstem Review Committee Christopher R. Anderson Louis Arin Lynn Knight Alan Lazarus James E. Oberholtzer Human Services Committee Robert M. Cushman, Co. Chmn. 1989 Harvey Lowell, Co. Chmn. 1988 Renee Cochin 1989 Janet W. Eustis 1988 Seymour Mandel 1989 Sheila D. Martin 1988 Sylvia Perlman 1988 Marion G. Shepp 1988 Leonora Zola 1988 Paul W. Marshall, Selectmen Liaison 1988 David Enman, Enablement Comm. Liaison Liaison 1988 Lexington Council for the Arts Kerry Brandin, Chmn. 1988 Robert Gartside 1988 Mary Ann Armstrong 1988 Barbara L. Crane 1988 Philip McFarland 1988 Penelope Hart 1988 Eunice A. Nicholson 1988 Fred D. Rosenberg 1988 Melinda Vinton 1988 John C. Eddison, Selectmen Liaison Minuteman Commuter Implementation Committee John C. Eddison, Ex- officio, Chmn. Claire C. Dean Robert Eby Angela Frick Elizabeth C. Hughes Robert L. Ossman Webb Sussman Martha C. Wood Jerrold H. VanHook James S. Wilson North Lexington Road Improvement Study Committee George Burnell, Chmn. Sally T. Castleman, V. Chmn. Myron L. Miller, Secy. Robert E. Fitzmaurice Edmund C. Grant Howard A. Smith Lawrence N. Smith (C.ofC.) Harold G. Schmickley William J. Scouler Personnel Advisory Board Flynn Elmer S. Guilmartin, Chmn. 1990 Jason Berger 1988 Isabel G. Besecker 1988 Charlotte H. Evans 1988 Deborah R. Myers 1988 Lewis M. Rambo 1988 Kendall Wright 1989 Police Manual Policv Committee Edith E. Flynn 1988 Paul E. Furdon 1988 William C. Hays 1988 William J. Dailey, Jr. 1988 Gerald L. McLeod 1988 Lilli Silvera Charles W. Stevens Webb Sussman Jacquelyn R. Smith, Selectmen Liaison Constitutional Bicentennial Committee Miriam Butts, Chmn. Susan Beck Elizabeth Clarke Ray Karras Stella Liu William Petrino Robert Sacco Town Manaeer Search Committee Susan S. Beck, Chmn. Margery M. Battin Francis P. Hazel Sophia Ho William P. Kennedy Robert A. Leone John F. McLaughlin John J. McWeeney Natalie H. Riffin Central America Sister Ci Committee Vaughan K. Bogosian Martin Diskin Rev. Peter Meek John Sackton Howard Smith Joseph Steinkrauss Jacquelyn Ward 1988 1988 1988 1988 1988 1988 1988 1988 1988 1988 Town Report Committee 1988 Design Advisory Committee 1988 Erna S. Greene, Chmn. 1988 John Frey, Chmn. 1988 Robert Morrison, V. Chmn. 1988 Norma Bogen 1988 William E. Mix 1988 Robert D. Bradley 1988 Judith Dandison 1988 Robert A. Bowyer, Staff Winifred Friedman 1988 Thomas Coffman 1988 Ruth Karpinski 1988 Don Olson 1988 Elaine M. Sullivan 1988 Walter Pierce 1988 Elizabeth Whitman 1988 Stephen W. Wade 1988 Traffic Safetv Advisory Committee Peter M. Chalpin, Chmn. 1988 Eric T. Clarke 1988 Paul E. Furdon, Chief of 1988 Police 1988 Robert Raposa, Police Dept. 1988 Designee 1988 William E. Mix 1988 Robert Trask 1988 Myla Kabat -Zinn 1988 Robert A. Bowyer, Staff Transportation Advisory Committee Sally Castleman, Co -Chmn. 1989 William F. Mix, Co -Chmn. 1989 Lawrence P. Chait 1989 Elaine Dratch 1988 Donald M. Graham 1988 Joyce Hals 1988 Review Committee for Feasibilit Study of Equity Sharing Nathan Becker Keith Butters Robert Cushman William Hays Eleanor Klauminzer Harvey Lowell Paul W. Marshall Richard F. Perry Robert Pressman Gerri Weathers Directory 151 Town Officers and Committees Waste Management Task Force Robert Fantasia, Chmn. James H. Chambers Katherine G. Fricker Judith B. Marshall Mary W. Miley Jacquelyn H. Ward Town Manager Appointed with Selectmen's Approval Board of Health Dr. Linda Roemer, Chmn. Stan N. Finkelstein Donald A. Goldmann Conservation Commission Joyce A. Miller, Chmn. John A. Oberteuffer, V. Chmn Joel A. Adler Lisa A. Baci Angela E. Frick William A. Lahey Richard Wolk Paul E. Mazerall, Ex- officio Council on Aging Dorothy Boggia, Chmn. Terrance Gent, V. Chmn. Wendall Benway Ralph B. Freidin Jacob Benjamin Gardner Edmund C. Grant Natalie A. Johnson Barbara Rubin Gladys A. Scanlon Louis Tropeano Historical Commission Roland W. Gubisch, Chmn. Martin Gilman Isabella D. Hagelstein Recreation Committee Judith Marshall, Chmn. Brian M. Adley Robert Eby Sam Nablo Carolyn C. Wilson Paul E. Mazerall, Ex- officio Youth Commission Nancy L. Barter, Chmn. Cynthia K. Calvin James Cataldo Ronald E. Marble John McGirr Daniel Murphy Anthony Porter Town Manager Appointed Board of Assessors Robert A. Leone, Chmn. Robert N. Foster Barclay E. Hayes David C. Stusse, Assessor 152 Directory Data Processing Advisory Task Force 1990 David Gilbert, Chmn. 1990 Michael Ash 1990 Michael Carvey 1990 Alan Chickinsky 1990 Richard Kissel 1990 Robert Monaco William Rosenfeld Local Building Code Board of Appeals Anthony B. Casendino 1990 Emanuele Coscia, Jr. 1989 Charles P. Hagenah 1988 William P. Kennedy William H. Sullivan 1988 Permanent Building Committee 1990 William P. Kennedy, Chmn. 1990 1988 Theodore M. Edson 1988 1989 John F. Kennedy 1990 1990 James J. Scanlon 1988 1989 David B. Smith 1989 1990 Peter Johnson* Mary Lou Touart* ** Ann Wallace ** 1989 1988 1988 1987 1987 1988 1988 1987 1989 1988 1986 1989 1987 1988 1988 1989 1988 1987 1987 1987 1988 1989 1990 1989 1988 *Appointed by School Committee * *Appointed by Library Trustees Northeast Solid Waste Council Representative Richard E. Spiers Metropolitan Area Planning Council Representative Angela E. Frick Assistant to the Town Manager 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. Director of Public Works/ Engineering Richard E. Spiers Town Engineer Francis X. Fields DPW Manager- Administration and Facilities Emanuele Coscia, Jr. Cemetery Superintendent Warren M. Monsignore Chief of Police Paul E. Furdon Chief Fire Engineer John D. Bergeron Civil Defense Director John D. Bergeron Animal Control Officer Kathy P. Fox Tree Warden Paul E. Mazerall Building Commissioner Steven R. Frederickson Building Inspector Philip Harris Electrical Inspector William E. Corcoran Sealer of Weights & Measures Richard W. Ham, Jr. Director of Veterans Services Veterans Graves Officer John J. Ryan Human Services Coordinator/ Veterans Clerk Stephen Baran Field Drivers James F. Corr Forest Warden William P. Fitzgerald Constables George D. Anderson 1989 Roy J. Murphy 1989 Ronald B. Wells 1988 William J. Young 1989 Town Assessor David C. Stusse Conservation Administrator Charles D. Wyman Recreation Director Joan D. Halverson Council on Aging Director Linda Crew Vine Town Officers and Committees Membership Determined by State Law, METROPOLITAN STATE HOSPITAL LAND Other BOARD OF RETIREMENT Frank T. Parrish, Jr., Chmn. John J. Ryan, Secy. Ex- officio member Richard W. Spiers Employees elected member ENERGY CONSERVATION COMMITTEE ++James Scanlon, Chmn. Emanuele Coscia, Jr. David Eagle +Jerome J. Green +Daniel Harwood ++James R. MacInnes +Eric M. Olson ++Sumner Richards Edward Stevens TASK FORCE Angela Frick Natalie Riffin 1988 Jacquelyn R. Smith Cheryl Prescott - S Phyllis Sonnenschein Bruce Storm - S C. -L. Albert Wang David G. Williams Alternates Chip Giller - P 1987 LEXINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY Elizabeth Leutz APPOINTED Peter Mackie Rita L. Sullivan, Executive Directox Deborah Perry - S and Secretary of the Corporation Sylvia Schatz - S 1988 1988 1988 + Appointed by Selectmen ++ Appointed by School Committee (All others on original committee) CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY As stipulated by bequest of Maria Hastings Cary Trustees 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 Advisor Committee Appointed by Board of Trustees No set term Dr. Frederick C. Frick, Chmn Elizabeth H. Clarke, Secy. Charles A. Butts, Jr. Timothy P. Hart Theodore Mairson Vicky L. Schwartz Ann Wallace Director (appointed by Trustees) Robert C. Hilton HANSCOM AREA TOWNS COMMITTEE (HATSII) - Lexington Members John C. Eddison John Oberteuffer John Taylor Judith J. Uhrig PLANNING BOARD APPOINTED Guidance Advisory Committee Housing Needs Advisory Committee Eleanor Klauminzer, Chmn. Joel Adler Eric Clarke Tina Dirks Arturo Gutierrez William Hays Ruth Nablo William Spencer School Committee Appointed Interim Superintendent of Schools Isa Kaftal Zimmerman Interim Assistant Superintendent, Instruction Anthony J. Bent Director of Business James R. MacInnes Director of Personnel Richard H. Barnes Director of Planning Frank DiGiammarino Coordinator of Community Relations Georgia S. Glick Advisory Budget Subcommittee Alice Adler Esther Arlan Niles Barnert Frederick Hagedorn Sam Nablo Michele May Interview Advisory Committee for the Superintendent Search Jane Attanucci Thomas Delbanco Dolores Donovan - S Janet Doherty - P Dan Fenn Ned Goodell - P David Kaloupek Joseph Kelley - S Bruce MacDonald - S Bruce Mallory - S Mary Neumeier Debra Packard - S Senior High Subcommittee Appointees by oor inator of Guidance Jeanne Abrons* Michael Alexander* Sara Arnold Fay Bussgang Janet Carnesale Carol Cohen Constance Counts Robert DeIulio* Marie Desmond Sandra Frohman Carole Goldberg Gerald & Janet Howell Maria Hynes* (Chm Guidance Advisory Committee) Glen Jones Judith Klein* Ann Lamantia Co -Chm William Levison* Co -Chm Ben Levy* - S Elaine Marcus Stephen Miller* St. Clair Phillips* - S Cheryl Prescott* - S Larry Robinson* - S Lee Sinai Carol Snell Elizabeth Weintraub Judith Zabin Patricia Zorn Middle School Subcommittee Barbara Bailey Cynthia Fantasia - S Judy Mosca Carol Murphy Kathy O'Brien Susan Orenstein* Barbara Ramsey Elizabeth Ribeiro - S Betsy Speicher* Marsha Stringer Melinda Vinton S - Public Schools' staff member P - Student * - Indicates membership on Guidance Advisory Committee Directory 153 Town Officers and Committees Elementary School Subcommittee Nancy Alloway Francesca Antognini Estelle Cross* - S Peter Enrich* Claire Feldman* - S Reverend Peter Meek* Susan Plumb Barbara Rommelfanger Toby Schlein Vicki Schwartz *, Chmn. Stephen Smith* Susan Sukefourth Kathy Swartz Parents Advisory Committee to the Superintendent Self- appointed Cynthia Blumsack Cristine Carter Jean Cole Sandra Eaton Lana Epstein Judy Gottlieb Donna Mack Pat McClure Pat Needham Mary Radz Beverly Rudeen Gerri Sweder Melinda Vinton Sandy Woodward Polly Woodworth Elementary Science Task Force Self- appointed and appointed by Assistant Superintendent Anthony Bent - S Stephanie Bernstein Gloria Bloom Sandra Frohman Laura Krich - S Alan Lazarus Frances Ludwig Bruce MacDonald - S Christina Miller William Read - S Vicky Schwartz Carol Vogel Amy Wagner - S Jeanne Williams Arts Created Together Self- appointed, working with Assistant Superintendent Mary Ann Armstrong Barbara Bailey Margaret Barrington Donna Burr Marcia Buttman Susan Chang Leslie Ciampi Mary Clinton 154 Directory Lois Coit Jell Delbanco Co -chmn. Peggy Enrich Cheryl Fouche Nancy Gordon - S Rudi Groblewski, Co -churn. Jean Hart Carol Hartman Betsy Leutz Mary Nolan Deborah O'Hara Janet Paroskie Carolyn Powers Joanne Pressman Debby Repici Vickie Rothbaum Rani Sarin Diane Taylor Universal Life Skills Advisory Committee Appointed by the Assistant Superintendent Charles Austin Stephen Baran Anthony Bent* - S William Blount Helen Cohen Judith Cohen - S Constance Counts Robert DeIulio* - Frank DiGiammarino Stephen Doran William Fallon Claire Feldman* - Jeffrey Geltman - Donald Goldmann Carol Kerrisey - S Richard Kraus Louise Kreutziger* Ralph Lord* - S Seymour Mandel Sheila Martin Deforest Matthews Leo McSweeney Clare O'Leary - P Joseph O'Leary Daniel Palant* Sylvia Perlman George Smith Marcia Stille Lisa Stone Ken Totas* - S Richard Weiss Rabbi Cary Yales Special Education Advisory Council Appointed by Administrator of Special Education Jean Abrons Edith Barbieri, Co -chmn. Lucy & Gary Barnes Karen Blair Adelaide Braum Vibeke Christensen Nancy Coda Christine Connor Lynne Fisher Fleming & Gretchen Fox Judith Gottlieb Jane Halverson - S Maria Haynes Paul Lombard - S Barbara Manfredi - S Roberta Neuman - S Sal Pace - S Debra Packard - S John Passarini Robert Renna - S Olga Skinner Susan Staecker, Co -chmn. Nora Wells School Improvement Council Citizen Representatives: S Salvatore Abbadesa Barbara Bailey John Bevan Christine Carter Mary Casella Carol Cohen Janet Doherty - P Peter Enrich _ S Katherine Fricker Edwin Goodell - P Jane Halverson Carol Harris S June Hatfield Maria Haynes Maureen Kasparian Laura Kulin Edwin Loturco Ellen Mahlowitz Edward McCarthy Patricia McClure Sharon McDonald Alexander McKenzie Jennie Oberholtzer Madeline Ouellette Joseph Petner Loretta Porter Janet Post Margaret Quinn Donna Silverman Rajini Srikanth Marcie Theriault Melinda Vinton Sandy Woodward *Life Skills Steering Committee Member P - Student Credits Photographs The town is grateful to the following people and organizations who contributed the photographs used to lighten the pages of this report. Kelly Burke Page 94 Cary Memorial Library Page 2 Roy Crystal Pages 6, 45 top, 90 Diana Dirks Page 57 top Bill Gallery Page 31 top Georgia Glick Pages 29, 31 bottom, 35 Diana Jenks Pages 13, 14 bottom, 27, 28 bottom left Lexington Police Department Pages 58 top right, 59 Minuteman Tech Page 42 Eleanor Noz Page 87 bottom George Smith Pages 62 bottom, 64, 66 bottom, 67, 74, 81 Stephen Wade Front cover, Pages 7, 12, 13 top, 14 top, 18, 28 top, 45 bottom, 57 bottom, 62 top, 63, 66 top, 68, 70, 72, 75, 76, 85 bottom, 88, 89 top left, 93, 94 top right, 95, 96, 97 bottom, 106, 107 Jack Zichitella Page 34 Lexington Minute -Man Photographers Kyle Bajakian Pages 15, 37 Gary J. Chichowski Pages 10,83 Hillary Levin Pages 11, 28 bottom right, 54, 97 top Ann Ringwood Pages 32, 33, 50, 58 top left, 89 top right Michael Segar Pages 9, 21, 49, 51, 55, 71, 87 top, 91 John Thompson Pages 26, 48, 100 Craig Walker Page 85 top Production of this volume Planning, editing and design by Town Report Committee: Erna S. Greene, Co- Chairman; Robert Morrison, Co- Chairman; Ruth Karpinski; Judy Dandison; Winifred Friedman; Elaine Sullivan; Stephen Wade. Staff and editorial liaison by Susan P. Adler, Assistant to the Town Manager. Typesetting: Erna S. Greene. Principal Word Processor: Elizabeth L. Adam. Graphs amd map: Engineering Department, Darrell Cain. Word Processing Coordinator, with staff of many departments: Candy McLaughlin. Printing: Town Printing, North Andover. Directory 155 Where to Find It 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 MAJOR TOWN BUILDING LOCATIONS Fire Department Headquarters 45 Bedford Street Lexington Public Schools 1557 Massachusetts Avenue Lexington Senior Center 1475 Massachusetts Avenue Police Department Headquarters 1575 Massachusetts Avenue Cost $ 3.00 5.00 * Town Manager 1.00 Planning Board 3.00 Planning Board 3.00 Inf. & Rm. 106 TOB free Conservation /Recr. .50 Conservation /Recr. 1.00 Conservation /Recr. free Engineering Assessors (inspect only) Engineering Planning (inspect) Dog (state) Board of Health free Subdivisions Planning Board 3.00 Trash collection Public Works free Wetland (local by -law) Conservation 1.00 Lists and Guides School Department School programs Persons over Water Conservation Water billing Age 17 (Jan. census) Town Clerk 10.00 Guide to the Study victualers, auctioneers Selectmen of Lexington Cary Library free Town Meeting TMMA * *1.00 The Budget Process TMMA * *1.00 Pamphlets, Brochures, Newsletters Crime prevention Police Senior Ctr. Newsletter COA office Senior Ctr. Brochure COA office Health topics Board of Health Home fire safety Fire Recreation brochures Recreation /Cons. School news /facts School Department School programs School Department Water Conservation Water billing Cary Memorial Library Cary Library Town Report Town Meeting Town Manager Cary Library Town Clerk Transit Schedules (all) LEXPRESS Office Town Clerk 156 Directory free free free free free free free free free free free free Public Works Building (DPW) 201 Bedford Street Town Office Building (TOB) 1625 Massachusetts Avenue Visitors Center 1875 Massachusetts Avenue Westview Cemetery Off Bedford Street (NW of Hartwell Avenue) What Who /Where Cost PERMITS, PERMISSIONS, LICENSES Battle Green Guides Selectmen $1.00 Bicycle Registration Police 1.00 Burglar Alarms Police 20.00 Building, gas, electrical, plumbing Building Dept. Common carriers, victualers, auctioneers Selectmen Fires (outdoors) Fire free Firearms Police Flammables storage Fire 5.00 Garage Sales Selectmen free Hawkers & Peddlers Police 1.00 International vacci- nation certificate Board of Health .50 All Day Parking Public Works, TOB Removal or replacement Building /Inspection of fill Board of Appeals Sewer and water DPW Building Smoke detectors Fire free Street opening Public Works, TOB Use of Battle Green Selectmen free Use of town buildings Selectmen free Use of playing fields Recreation 3.00 Wetland alteration Conservation Other offices issuing permits and licenses include the following noted within: +Board of Appeals Pages 76 -81 +Building Inspection Pages 74 -75 +Town Clerk Page 100 MISCELLANEOUS AND SPECIAL SERVICES Board of Appeals Notaries Public Town Clerk's, Conservation, Selectman's, Town Manager's Offices Accident report copies Police 5.00 Copies of documents Various offices Lien Certificate Tax Collector 25.00 Home safety speakers Fire free Crime prevention talks, demonstrations Police free Veterans' Services Human Services, TOB * Cost varies or is presently undetermined. ** Free to new Town Meeting members. + Free to school parents; cost varies. FOR INFORMATION SOURCES: Library, Schools, Back Cover free League of Women Voters (LWV) 861 -0123 free Chamber of Commerce - Visitors Center 862 -1450 free (open 9 -5 July- October, otherwise 10 -4) Voters' Information Voter Registration: Residents may register at the Town Clerk's office on any business day from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Town Clerk will provide additional registration sessions (including one Saturday) in advance of each election. The times arranged will be published in the local paper. Voting Places: Precinct 1, Harrington School *Precinct 6, Diamond Middle School Precinct 2, Bowman School Precinct 7, Estabrook School *Precinct 3, Clarke Middle School *Precinct 8, Central Fire Station Precinct 4, High School *Precinct 9, Maria Hastings School *Precinct 5, Cary Memorial Hall Office: Room 184, State House, Boston, Mass. 02133 727 -2795 Senator in General Court (State Legislature): Fourth Middlesex District *Boundaries of these precints have been changed, effective January 1, 1988. For list of changed streets and house numbers, see Town Clerk's report in this volume page 100. Representative in General Court: Fifteenth Middlesex District (all of Lexington) 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, 47 Broadway, 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: 1987 census - 29,361 Population density (per square mile) 1,772.6 1986 - 29,579 1970 - 31,886 1985 - 29,224 1960 - 27,691 1980 - 29,479 1950 - 17,335 Town -owned conservation land in acres....... 1,046.30 Public streets (accepted) in miles.......... 122.26 Public streets (unaccepted) in miles........ 11.53 Area of town in acres ......................10,650.42 Streets under sub - division control........ 4.67 Area of town in square miles ............... 16.64 Condominium and private drives.............. 4.54 Extreme length in miles .................... 5.80 State highways .............................. 18.98 Extreme width in miles ..................... 4.85 Trunk sewers. ............................... 34.09 Highest elevation (feet above mean sea level) 374. Street sewers ............................... 121.66 Lowest elevation (feet above mean sea level) 110. Water mains .. ............................... 158.08 VOLUNTEER YOUR SERVICES FOR TOWN GOVERNMENT. FILL OUT A TALENT BANK QUESTIONNAIRE IN TOWN MANAGER'S OFFICE. Directory 157 Lexington, 1987 VOLUNTEER your time and talent to your town - TODAY o,7s 7N k_ a �W 158 Directory D , , , TOWN OF LEXINGTON TALENT BANK QUESTIONNAIRE , Name Home Phone Address Office Phone , ' Occupation Date , Listed on the reverse side of this form are the appointed citizen boards, committees and commissions of Lexington, grouped in general categories. Committees whose members are appointed by the Moderator are indicated (M); all others are appointed by the Selectmen or Town Manager except as noted. Information on each of these is contained in this report and in the Directory of Committees. Copies of both are available at the Library. Please mark in order of preference the committee(s) on which you would be interested in serving. In the space provided below, indicate your background and experience as it is related to your committee service ' interest. Please also list prior applicable volunteer /elected positions. , Are you willing to serve on an ad hoc committee with specific short -term projects? Is there a specific night or other period of time you would be unavailable to attend meetings? ' If so, please indicate. , Use additional sheets as necessary and attach a personal resume if available. , Return this form to: Town Manager's Office 1625 Massachusetts Avenue Lexington, MA 02173 Match your talents to one of these agencies then fill in questionnaire on the other side ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING Board of Appeals Building Code Board of Appeals Conservation Commission Design Advisory Group /Committee Energy Conservation Committee Hanscom Field Advisory Committee Historic Districts Commission Lexington Center Committee Metropolitan State Hospital Land Task Force Permanent Building Committee Waste Management Task Force HEALTH AND PUBLIC SERVICE Biosafety Committee Council on Aging Enablement Committee (open) Board of Health Human Services Committee Personnel Advisory Board Police Manual Policy Committee Youth Commission HOUSING Condominium Conversion Board Fair Housing Committee Advisory Committee on Housing Needs (appointed by the Planning Board) LexHAB FINANCIAL Appropriation Committee (M) Board of Assessors Capital Expenditures Committee (M) Trustees of Public Trusts TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Transportation Advisory Committee HISTORY AND CULTURE Cable TV and Communications Committee Cary Lecture Committee (M) Council for the Arts Historical Commission Town Report Committee RECREATION AND LEISURE Minuteman Bikeway Committee Recreation Committee Town Celebrations Committee FF f Directory of Directory Listed in Back -to -Front Order Handy Information Back Cover Talent (Bank) Questionnaire 159 -160 Voters' Information 157 Lexington Gazetteer 157 Where to Find It 156 Credits 155 Committees for Schools 153 -154 Town Officers & Committees 150 -153 Town Meeting Members 148 -149 Finances at A Glance 4 -5 Table of Contents for 3 remainder of this report Town Government Organization Inside Front Cover Emergency Information a Police SAW Fire Ambulance 862 -1212 862 -0270 862 -0270 (emergency only) 'Q'MBUL016- 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. a r n at tr�i a .re "9g ;pu: gs i ?k 4 , Aa Place . *Town Offices L4 p�pkk�r�a� f;4xy Ra . R. = 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) Human Services LexHAB, Inc. (Muzzey Condominiums) Handy Information Telephone Hours 862 -0500 weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (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. 862 -0500 Monday, Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. to noon 863 -5362 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. to noon LEXPRESS 861 -1210 weekdays 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (or leave message on tape) * Holidays for Town Offices, Cary Memorial Library and trash collection: (Town Meeting 1988 - Town Meeting 1989) Patriots' Day -- Monday, April 18; Memorial Day -- Monday, May 30; Independence Day -- Monday, July 4; Labor Day -- Monday, September 5; Columbus Day -- Monday, October 10; Veterans' Day -- Friday, November 11; Thanksgiving Day -- Thursday, November 24; Christmas Day -- Monday, December 26; New Year's Day -- Monday, January 2, 1989; Martin Luther King's Birthday -- Monday, January 16; George Washington's Birthday -- Monday, February 20. Following a holiday, all trash collections will be one day later that week. 0. 4