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Annual Report 2013
MESSAGE OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Massachusetts law requires that the Board of Selectmen, prior to the Annual Town Meeting, issue
a Town Report for use of the inhabitants of the Town. The 2013 Annual Town Report presented
here provides, among other things, financial data relating to the Town for the fiscal year 2013 which
covers the period July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. In addition, the report contains highlights
of the accomplishments of the many departments, boards, committees, and commissions that are
responsible for the governance of Lexington.
This Annual Town Report is just one of several ways by which citizens may be informed of what is
going on in the Town. The Town's Web site at http: / /www.lexingtonma.gov provides links to many
other resources including the Web sites for the Schools and the Town Meeting Members Associa-
tion. In addition, the Web site makes available all budget documents as they are generated and pro-
vides a window into the operation of all of the municipal de- partments. Minutes of all committee
meetings may be found there as well. Meetings of the three elected boards —Board of Selectmen,
School Committee, and Planning Board —are covered by LexMedia, our PEG access provider, and
broadcast by all three of the Town's cable television providers. LexMedia covers other Town meet-
ings and events as well.
The Board of Selectmen acknowledges the leadership provided by Town Manager, Carl Valente,
his outstanding staff, and the dedicated Town employees who have once again helped us weather
stormy fiscal seas. Of special note, however, are the countless volunteer hours provided by the citi-
zens who make up our many boards, committees, and commissions. The Board of Selectmen ex-
tends its thanks, appreciation, and admiration to the many people whose work gives Lexington the
reputation of being a well- managed town.
Of special note is our appreciation to all the volunteers who made the celebration of our Town's
300th incorporation such a success.
Deborah N. Mauger, Chairman
Peter C.J. Kelley
Norman P. Cohen
Hank Manz
Joseph N. Pato
Contents
2013 Annual Report
Town of Lexington, Massachusetts
Town Report Committee includes:
Chair: Lynne Pease
Editorial Staff: Gloria Amirault
Elaine Quinlan
Margareth Sarmiento
Photographer: David Tabeling
Layout: Katherine Gorry -Hines
Complex IT, Lexington MA
Printer: Quality Graphics, Inc
1,000 copies printed
Also available at
http://records.lexingtonma.gov/
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Each year, volunteers getthe unique opportunity
to learn about theirTown through their work
on this Report. We hope those who peruse
this Report also discover something new and
interesting about Lexington. Many thanks to
the hardworking team listed above, committee
members and town staff, who contribute to this
report. This Report, including narratives, covers
the fiscal year July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013. Un-
less otherwise noted, financial data reports the
total dollars expended in the fiscal year (FY) that
began July 1, 2012 and ended June 30, 2013.
Depictions of Lexington 300th Anniversary
Celebration including the All -Town Photo taken
at the center field on September 22, 2012 by
Joanne Rathe Strohmeyer (Courtesy of the
Boston Globe); photo of the clock dedication
ceremony at Emery Park on May 25, 2013 by
David Tabeling; depiction of a photo mosaic bell
made by John Phelan for the official Incorpora-
tion Day Town -Wide Bell Ringing held March
31, 2013; and an official 300th Anniversary
Signature Banner inscribed by Lexington resi-
dents, businesses, and community organizations
throughout the tercentennial.
Lexington by the Numbers
iii
Cary Memorial Building Program Committee
107
300th Anniversary Celebration Committee
4
Center Committee
108
Town Government
Commission on Disability
108
Communications Advisory Committee (CAC)
109
Board of Selectmen
16
Community Center Advisory Committee
110
Town Manager
18
Community CenterTask Force
111
Town Clerk /Board of Registars
20
Community Preservation Committee
111
State Primary— September 2013
22
Condominium Conversion Board
113
Presidential /State Election— November 6, 2012
25
Council for the Arts
113
Special Town Meeting— November 19, 2012
27
Council on Aging
114
Annual Town Election —March 4, 2013
30
Design Advisory Committee
114
Special Town Meeting Minutes —March 18, 2013
32
Economic Development Advisory Committee
115
March 18, 2013 Annual Town Meeting
34
Energy Conservation Committee
116
Special State Primary —April 30, 2013
48
Estabrook School Access Task Force
116
Special Town Meeting Minutes —June 17, 2013
49
Fence Viewers
117
Special State Election —June 25, 2013
50
Fund for Lexington
117
Town Meeting Members
51
Greenways Corridor Committee
118
Elected Town Officials
53
Hanscom Committees
118
Senators and Representatives
54
Historic Districts Commission
119
Moderator
55
Historical Commission
120
Town Meeting Members Association (TMMA)
55
Housing Authority
120
Housing Partnership Board
121
Cary Memorial Library
57
Human Rights Committee
122
Community Development
59
Human Services Committee
122
Finance
64
Lexington Housing Assistance Board
123
Fire and Rescue
65
Noise Advisory Committee
124
Human Services
67
Permanent Building Committee
124
Lexington Community Education
69
Police Manual Policy Committee
125
Information Technology (IT)
70
Regional Planning
125
Minuteman Regional High School
70
Scholarship and Education Fund Committee
126
Planning
73
School Transportation and Safety Study Committee
127
Police
75
Sidewalk Committee
127
Public Facilities
79
Sustainable Lexington Committee
128
Public Works
81
Tax Deferral and Exemption Study Committee
129
Recreation
90
Tourism Committee
129
Retirement
91
Town Celebrations Committee
130
School Committee
92
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
131
Superintendent of Schools
98
Transportation Advisory Committee
132
Town Counsel
99
Tree Committee
132
Town Committees
Trustees of Public Trusts
133
2020 Vision Committee
102
Water and Sewer Abatement Board
143
Antony Sister City Association
102
Youth Commission
144
Appropriation Committee
103
Appendix — Financial Data
Bicycle Advisory Committee
104
Comptroller Schedule of Appropriations
145
Biosafety Committee
105
Enterprise Funds
149
Board of Appeals
105
Debt Service Summary
151
Capital Expenditures Committee
106
Revenues /Expenditures and Fund Balances
152
Cary Lecture Series Committee
107
Lexington by the Numbers
Settled 1642, incorporated as Town of Lexington 1713
Latitude: 42.26N
Longitude: 71.13W
Area of town in acres .......... ............................... 10,650.42
Area of town in square miles ..... ............................... 16.64
Extreme length in miles .............. ............................... 5.80
Extreme width in miles ............... ............................... 4.85
Highest elevation, feet above m. s. l ............................... 374
Lowest elevation, feet above m. s. 1 . ............................... 110
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Town of Lexington
Mailing Address:
1625 Massachusetts Avenue
Lexington, MA 02420
Telephone: 781-862-0500
Web Site address: www.le,-dngtonma.gov
* Based on data supplied by Banker &Tradesman through December 31, 2012.
FY 2012
FY 2013
Population
33,098
32,870
Public School Student Enrollment
6,375
6,479
Town -owned conservation land, acres
1368
1368
Total Revenue Sources
$174,805,824
$185,522,159
Total Operating Expenses
$168,425,745
$178,860,481
Property Tax Bill for Home of Average Value
$10,434
$10,914
Typical annual residential water /sewer bill (120 HCF per ear)
$1,407
$1,456
Solid Waste Trash (tons)
8,441
8,170
Recycled Materials (tons)
4,676
4,615
Home of Average Value (single-family home)
$697,000
$718,000
Homeof Median Value (single-family home)
$605,000
$623,000
Single-family homes sold*
388
356
Single-family homes demolished
74
88
Permits issued for new single-family homes
80
91
Town of Lexington Mood 's Credit Rating
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Town of Lexington
Mailing Address:
1625 Massachusetts Avenue
Lexington, MA 02420
Telephone: 781-862-0500
Web Site address: www.le,-dngtonma.gov
* Based on data supplied by Banker &Tradesman through December 31, 2012.
300th Anniversary Celebration Committee
The 300th Anniversary Celebration Committee was estab-
lished by the Board of Selectmen in January of 2007 as a
sub - committee of the Town Celebrations Committee.
The Lexington 300th Anniversary Celebration Committee
was charged to:
• Assess public interest in pursuing a town -wide celebration
to commemorate the 300th year of Lexington's founding;
• Recommend a series of events to celebrate Lexington's
tercentennial; and
• Oversee the implementation of the events.
Thanks to the incredible work of our Committee and sub-
committees, and the support of so many people in our com-
munity, we fulfilled our charge. Early community meetings
indicated that there was town -wide interest. We recommend-
ed and then supported events for the community, provided
communications throughout the media, inspired and encour-
aged other organizations to provide coordinating events, and
worked with our schools and other town departments.
To accomplish the work involved with a 9 -month celebra-
tion, our Committee grew in number in FY13. We were
fortunate to have several dedicated volunteers express
willingness to move up to the Committee level after their
events were complete, and several volunteers from the PR
Team were willing to join the Committee while continuing
their weekly work for the 300th. This leadership team was,
in turn, supported by a large Events Team, a large PR Team,
and 2,700 volunteers who were all willing to give their time
and energy to create Lexington's longest celebration.
Programming, Events and Volunteers
Initial Plans
In 2011, our event co- chairs Tanya Morrisett and Jessie
Steigerwald outlined a plan for a nine -month celebration
with a wide variety of events that were designed to attract
people of all ages while honoring the many different facets
of life in Lexington since 1713. This plan suggested a fall
2012 kick -off with an Opening Ceremony, Country Fair
and Intergenerational Dance, a fundraiser fashion show or
play, a Lyceum or First Night type of event and a Closing
Weekend with a grand finale featuring local musicians.
Community Meetings
The 300th Committee's first public events were a series of
"Community Meetings" designed to inform and invite par-
ticipation from organizations and individuals. These were
held around town, at Hastings, Fiske, and Cary Hall. In
these meetings Sue Rockwell and Committee members
welcomed all attendees and the Events Co- Chairs shared
the initial event schedule. Each meeting drew out new sug-
gestions from participants. For example, Dawn McKenna
attended an early meeting at Hastings and suggested an
All-Town flyover photograph. Several ideas were shared at
the Fiske meeting: Shirley Lane and Muffie Martin offered
that the Daughters of the American Revolution could spon-
sor genealogy workshops; Janet Post offered that the Lexing-
ton Pops Chorus could share a specially commissioned work,
as did Fred Johnson from the Lexington Symphony. These
ideas, and many more, were gradually added to the official
schedule of events. Additional Community Meetings were
held in FY13 (at the Cary Memorial Building and the De-
pot) to continue inviting new people to join us.
Volunteers
While expanding the list of events, Morrisett and Stei-
gerwald recruited an ever - increasing roster of people who
were willing to get involved as event leaders or volunteers.
By April 2012 there were chairs or co- chairs for multiple
events and these leaders all helped recruit more volunteers
to make each event possible. Together, the Events Team
helped host a special "All welcome!" gathering celebrating
Lexington's 299th Anniversary at Cary Hall. This was also
a chance for people working on different events or projects
to meet each other.
These initial outreach efforts brought together a few dozen
volunteers. "Volunteers" were defined as those individuals or
organizations who gave their time in support of the events
that were hosted or run by the Events team. By the conclu-
sion of the formal 300th events, in May 2013, the Events
team counted 2,700 volunteers.
This number included the performers who participated as
unpaid volunteers. These volunteers contributed exceptional
talent, skills and professionalism to the town celebrations.
The services they gave to the town, if fees had been charged,
would have been unattainable. Volunteers included the Po-
lice and Fire Honor Guards, artists, tree companies and
business owners. Thanks to every person's generosity, we
were able to celebrate in high style for 9 months.
Many events were broadcast or recorded by LexMedia. This
helped people stay connected even if they could not attend,
and also helped document volunteer efforts.
Three groups volunteered to perform at multiple 300th
events and at 8 public school assemblies: His Majesty's 10th
Regiment of Foot, the William Diamond Jr. Fife & Drum
Corps and the Lexington Minute Men. Their gift of time
was priceless. Each group helped us connect to Lexington
in the earlier part of our town's history, from 1713 through
the Revolutionary period.
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Many Lexington Field and Garden Club members helped
with our official events: arranging flowers for multiple
events, and assisting at the Race Through Time, and help-
ing with the official Trading Cards. In addition, this group
also sponsored a "Coordinating Event" by creating and
maintaining the 300th flower berm outside the Town Of-
fice Building. (This project and other 300th "Coordinating
Events" are discussed later in this report.)
Entire music groups volunteered to perform, including the
Master Singers of Lexington, the LHS Wind Ensemble,
LHS Jazz Band, the Singalong Chorus, the Colonial Sing-
ers, Mixed Nuts, the Lexington Pops Chorus and the Lex-
ington Symphony Orchestra. Dance groups gave their time
as well, notably Thelma Goldberg's Dance Inn, Valerie Mar -
cantonio's Studio Ten Tap, and the many groups who vol-
unteered at Dance Around the World to showcase Indian,
Chinese, Scottish, Latino, Israeli and Korean dances. In addi-
tion, dance instructor Thelma Goldberg offered her expertise
to help volunteers (from the Town Manager to the Hastings
principal) prepare for the 300th Musical Fashion Review.
Summer 2012 — Preparatory Work for Opening Events
Stepping back in time to summer 2012, 300th volunteers
worked through summer 2012 to prepare for the major
kick -off "Opening Day." One team that worked very hard
was the Quilt, Fiber Arts &Textile Committee. This group
had begun work in October 2011 with several goals: to help
collect or create costumes for the 300th Musical; to create
unique souvenirs that might help with a 300th Anniversary
fundraiser; to find unique ways to merge the arts with the
Tercentennial. The team worked through the summer; knit-
ting, quilting, needle - pointing, embroidering and sewing.
Their creations infused fall event with creative masterpieces.
Opening Day Events:
Opening Ceremony, 300th Parade, All -Town Photograph
and Picnic, All -Town Country Fair, Dance Revolution 300
The Opening Ceremony was held at Cary Memorial Build-
ing and Lexington High School. Tanya Morrisett served as
Director at Cary and Jessie Steigerwald served as Direc-
tor at LHS. Their team prepared for more than a year and
involved more than 400 volunteers in the civic ceremony.
Presentations included a Minuet, an Indian dance, and a
Tap Dance. The audience sang along with the Singalong
Chorus and the LexFun! 300th Festival Chorus. Speakers
were selected to represent Lexington across 300 years and
also to help describe the upcoming 300th events.
Fay Backert chaired the Country Fair. In addition to pro-
viding food and presentations, the Fair offered activities,
pumpkin decorating and games which stretched all the way
to Hayden Recreation Centre's lower field. The Fair also
served as an umbrella for many sub - events, each with their
own chairs: Race Through Time (Risa Lavelle and Karin
Gehring), 300th Scavenger Hunt (Lauren Kennedy), Blue
Ribbon Contest (Cristina Burwell, Carolyn Goldstein and
Becky Sue Epstein), Community Stage (Diane Daily),
and the Quilt, Fiber Arts & Textile Committee's 300th
Fundraiser (Bebe Fallick, Mary Rommel, Jan Shaw, Rita
Toivonen, Martha Wood, Kim Coburn, Corinne Steiger -
wald, Jessie Steigerwald).
Dance Revolution 300 was co- chaired by Kamal Soparkar and
Kathleen Lenihan. An estimated 800 participants were able
to try colonial dances, swing dance, and contemporary dances.
Life, Liberty & The Pursuit of Fashion
A Collaboration with Lexington Arts & Crafts Society,
this event was added to the formal Committee - offerings
when Molly Nye and Jean Hart from the Lexington Arts &
Crafts Society approached Corinne Steigerwald, the 300th
Anniversary Artist Outreach Liaison, to see whether she
had need of a gallery to show special items. In fact, Steiger -
wald had a growing collection of 300th Cigar Box Purses
which were suitable for a show. She also curated a collection
of precious vintage outfits on loan to the town from resi-
dents who wanted to help provide costumes for the upcom-
ing Fashion Revue. Several items were too delicate to be
worn in the song and dance show —but perfect for a gallery
display. Steigerwald and Nye installed the show with help
from Shirley Lane, Marie Hill, Leslie Masson, and Jessie
Steigerwald. More than 40 artists contributed work to the
show and 40 residents contributed more than 100 items to
illustrate our textile history. These included: colonial stays,
old- fashioned swim attire, a collection of historic wedding
dresses representing several cultures.
300th Anniversary Cigar Box Purse Project
Artists across Lexington (and some from other states)
joined in the creation of Cigar Box Purses to help cele-
brate the 300th and to help raise funds to underwrite the
cost of free community events. This project was overseen by
Corinne Steigerwald, Artist Outreach Coordinator. Each
purse depicted images that the artist connected with Lex-
ington's celebration or history. Subjects were varied and
included the Hastings Park Gazebo, Munroe Tavern, No
Place For Hate, local architecture and images from the Ed-
win Worthen Collection at Cary Library.
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Breeches, Bloomers and Bellbottoms: Oh My!
Formal events continued in October with the premiere of
Breeches, Bloomers and Bellbottoms: Oh My! This original
show featured more than 100 performers and was written
to celebrate 300 years of clothing worn in Lexington. The
audience was charmed to see a new side of local govern-
ment officials, teachers and staff from the municipal and
school departments. These cheerful cast members sang,
danced and modeled a variety of fashion items, from uni-
forms to clothing worn in the 1920s. All five Selectmen
participated. Deb Mauger, Norm Cohen and Peter Kel-
ley took part in a 1920s scene, joined by Deborah Brown
(Moderator), Nancy Corcoran - Ronchetti (President of the
Town Meeting Members Association), and Kirsten Hede-
Brierley (Lexington resident and professional model).
George Burnell and his wife, Mary, modeled traditional
Tennis Whites in a recreation scene. Hank Manz played
the part of the Boy Scout's founder in a scene devoted to
uniforms. Noteworthy in this scene, Mike Barry wore one
of Lexington's finest police dress uniforms, and long -time
Lexington crossing guard Sally O'Leary transformed her-
self into Rosie the Riveter, modeling the working woman's
uniform from World War II.
Lexington's Town Manager, Carl Valente, agreed to be in
the show and played the part of a Town Manager in the
1960s. He also signed the entire Senior Management team
on for the show. They cheerfully dressed the part of fash-
ion- conscious Lexingtonians from the 1960s. To top it all
off, they took time for dance rehearsals with Thelma Gold-
berg from the Dance Inn. She put together a routine for the
scene called Teenager Troubles that thrilled the audience.
When the Boston Globe interviewed Carl Valente, the re-
porter took away the notion that the senior management
team would be participating in a kick -line. After reading
the Globe article, director Jessie Steigerwald suggested the
scene could really end in a kick -line. Showing their mag-
nificent dedication, everyone agreed to give it a try and the
results were captured by 300th photographer Sanjay Padaki.
The Lexington Public School staff also joined in the show
by depicting Lexingtonians in the 1970s. They wore poly-
ester print shirts, flared bellbottom pants, tie -dyed t- shirts
and wildly colored jumpsuits. High School students in the
cast and in the audience were entertained when the teachers
sprang onto the stage dancing the classic 1970s song "The
Hustle. "The teachers danced their way out of the auditorium,
inviting audience members to get on their feet to clap along.
LexCelebrate! Incorporation Weekend
Incorporation Weekend was celebrated with a weekend -
long free event called LexCelebrate! Lexington High
School's classrooms and large gathering spaces were filled
with panels, presentations, interactive programs, an author
series, a Sports and Recreation extravaganza, artist dem-
onstrations, technology displays, and the U.Mass Boston's
Mass. Memories Road Show. The funding for LexCele-
brate! was generously provided by Leslie and Colin Mas-
son, 300th Patriot Presenting sponsors. In addition, a Mock
Town Meeting for 8th grade students took place at Cary
Memorial Building.
As part of LexCelebrate! Incorporation Weekend, Melanie
Lin and Geetha Padaki chaired the evening event "Dance
Around the World." The centerpiece was the presentation
of dances from across the globe that are part of the towns
different cultural heritages. After dances representing India,
China, Latin America, Scotland, Israel, Korea and Greece,
a Fusion Dance choreographed by Jayshree Bala Rajamani
and put together by all groups brought the dancers together
in a dance that represented the entire Lexington community.
Audience members were literally drawn onto the dance floor
to become part of the heart of the event. The 1,400 attendees
also enjoyed visiting booths sharing traditional crafts, textiles,
food and activities from around the world.
Lexington Then and Now —The 300th Comic Book
Several volunteers worked to create a comic book for Lex-
ington. The book was illustrated by Bentley Boyd and made
available for use in school classrooms. Readers can follow the
evolution of the town from days as part of Cambridge Farms
to the present. In addition, the book takes a close look at our
local government and follows the process of Town Meeting
from citizen and Committee concerns to Warrant Article
debates on the floor. The commission for the book was fund-
ed by gifts from the League of Women Voters of Lexing-
ton, Town Meeting Members Association, and the Chinese
American Association of Lexington. Book sales were robust
enough to permit the 300th Committee to give copies of the
book to Cary Library, to each school library, and to every stu-
dent in 5th and 8th grade. In addition, sets were provided for
the high school and elementary schools.
Mock Town Meeting
8th grade students practiced holding Mock Town Meet-
ings in their Social Studies classrooms during the winter
of 2013. Students played Town Meeting members, citizens,
Town Moderator and Town Clerk. The Warrant Article un-
der debate was whether Lexington should ban the sale of
water packaged in plastic bottles. Class lessons were sup-
ported by a grant from Lexington Education Foundation.
As part of LexCelebrate!, the 300th Anniversary Commit-
tee, Town Meeting Members Association and League of
Women Voters of Lexington collaborated to hot an All-
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Town Mock Town Meeting at the Cary Memorial Build-
ing. His Majesty's 10th Regiment interrupted the proceed-
ings and ordered students to disperse. Deb Mauger, Chair
of the Board of Selectmen, explained that Lexington had
long ago overthrown the King of England and that we are
free to govern ourselves. Students debated several Warrant
Articles, and voted unanimously in support of Article 34,
a resolution that the 300th Anniversary Memorial Clock
should be dedicated on Saturday May 25th, rain or shine.
Incorporation Day —Bell Ringing on the Green
March 31, 2013 was marked by 300 seconds of commu-
nity bell ringing beginning at 17:13 (5:13 p.m.). This event
was generously sponsored by the Beverly and Peter Kel-
ley Family. Institutions joined in the bell ringing, but the
first bell to chime was the Old Belfry Bell. After it struck
three times, individuals on the Green began ringing their
bells along with various church bells. Some covered their
ears, and others grinned the entire time. This event was
suggested by Sue Rockwell and organized by the Event
Team and PR Team. A special touch was the distribution
of small souvenir bells provided by the 300th Committee.
The bells were tied with blue "We Are Lexington" ribbons
and more than 700 were distributed in March.
Golden Tricorn Scavenger Hunt
In the weeks following Incorporation Day, Cristina Burwell
organized a second scavenger hunt. This one involved hid-
ing unique golden tricorn hats in shops and town buildings
across town. Many artists participated and created themed
hats that were funny, beautiful, entertaining and surprising.
Some hats lit up, others were covered with small ducks or
dogs. The lucky winners who found Golden Tricorn hats
were invited to join in the Patriots' Day as part of the 300th
Anniversary Committee's marching contingent.
Patriots' Day
The 2013 Patriots' Day parade highlighted the 300th An-
niversary theme: "We Are Lexington— Celebrating 300
Years." Suzie Barry, Chair of the Town Celebrations Com-
mittee, honored many Lexingtonians by creating a Grand
Marshall contingent with more than 50 Grand Marshalls.
This group headed the parade on a float designed by Wil-
son Farms. Other special elements of the parade included
the Lexington Youth Commission's float "Farms, Family,
Freedom." The float incorporated a giant replica of the
town -seal made from hundreds of hand -made tissue -pa-
per flowers. The 300th Anniversary Committee organized
a marching unit for the third year in a row. This year, the
contingent began with a "We Are Lexington' banner. A
group of volunteers followed, dressed in Old -Time base-
ball uniforms replicating those worn in a photograph from
the Edwin B. Worthen Collection at Cary Memorial Li-
brary. Another group of volunteers pushed the 300th An-
niversary's People's Time Capsule along the route while
handing out official 300th Anniversary baseball and Time
Capsule trading cards. Another 300th addition to the pa-
rade was the group of people who had won Golden Tri-
corn hats in the weeks between Incorporation Day and
Patriots' Day. A final banner announced other upcoming
events, including the Clock Dedication Ceremony.
Memorial Day Weekend
The formal town- sponsored events drew to a grand finale
with another series of events. On Saturday, May 25th, the en-
tire town was invited to the Clock Dedication &Time Cap-
sule Ceremony. On Sunday everyone was invited to cheer on
the teams playing Old -Time Baseball. On Monday the Town
Celebrations Committee hosted the traditional Memorial
Day Parade, and in the evening people were invited to the
300th Anniversary Concert: Sounds of Lexington.
Clock Dedication & Time Capsule Ceremony
More than 200 people joined the festivities at Emery Park
when the 300th Clock was unveiled. The 300th Clock was
a gift to the community from the Lions Club of Lexing-
ton and the Rotary Club of Lexington. Eric Carlson was
instrumental in designing the clock and overseeing the
manufacture and delivery process. The ceremony was co-
chaired by Sandy Kahn, Tanya Morrisett and Jessie Stei-
gerwald. Their clock team numbered about twelve people
and included: Cristina Burwell, Carin Casey, Fawn Dare,
Kirsten Hede - Brierley, Marie Hill, Polly Kienle, Leslie
Masson, Cheryl Meadow, Betsy Sarles, Corinne Steiger -
wald, Martha Wood, Judy Zola. Each woman helped, ei-
ther fashioning the souvenir ribbons for the clock buttons,
distributing the sing -along sheets, or greeting and seating
special dignitaries.
A small delay with the granite base added excitement to
the clock's installation. People went to sleep Friday night
without a clock in sight. Early Saturday morning a bright
blue tarp appeared, wrapped in bright 300th banners an-
nouncing the clock's arrival. Though the weather was dis-
mal, the ceremony lifted people's spirits. Special guests
included former Selectmen, and the former Town Clerk.
Gifts were presented to the town, including a special gift
for the Time Capsule given by Mayor Jean -Yves Senant,
Mayor of Antony France, who was visiting with a group
of Antony residents. Stanley Abkowitz formally presented
the town with two titanium time capsules. The festive cer-
emony included two sing -along songs which the event's
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Lexingtonians cheered through a multi -game afternoon as
members of our Police Department, Fire Department, and
Lexington Little League took to Center Field to play old -
time baseball against the Essex Baseball Club. Modern rules
did not apply during these games, but the universal rules of
good sportsmanship, good company and great memories
were in full force. To plan the event, co- chairs Colleen Smith
and Allyson Huntington worked closely with their treasurer,
Betsy Wilkinson, Sal Mirabella (who played for the Police
Department), members of the Recreation Department, the
Department of Public Works, and the Department of Pub-
lic Facilities. In addition, the Essex Baseball Club provided
education on the old -time rules and Rick DeAngelis and the
Lexington Blue Sox supported the games.
The first pitch was thrown by Dick Berardino, US Air
Force Colonel Michael Amirault, and Representative Jay
Kaufman. Many residents agreed that it was inspiring to
see the Police and Fire Department teams and the Fire and
Police Honor Guards volunteer their time to honor Lex-
ington. Children were thrilled to see their Little League
coaches take to the field in replica old -time uniforms. An
antique plane flew over the game, adding another historic
touch. LexMedia broadcast the game live and Selectman
Hank Manz provided commentary. Many performed for
the crowd, including Cathy Sukow, Random Chants, Merry
Minstrals, SNAP Singers, Minute Men, 10th Regiment of
Foot. A final treat was the recreation of the Belly Buster, a
giant ice cream treat remembered by many who grew up in
Lexington, brought back to life with Rancatore's ice cream.
300th Anniversary Concert: Sounds of Lexington
Imaginary radio station W- L -E -X's hosts Kenny Laxa-
gue and Kirsten Hede - Brierley opened the evening pro-
gram by interviewing the concert's chair, Susan Navia. She
explained that the evening would include two world pre-
mieres, four Lexington musical groups and many surprises.
Woven through the musical features of the evening, the
300th Anniversary Committee honored sponsors, volun-
teers, Lexington staff, and Events Chairs who made the en-
tire celebration a great success. Special gifts were presented
to the Suzie Barry, Sue Rockwell, Carl Valente, and Donna
Hooper. Event Chairs were awarded honorary 300th mini -
banners in recognition of their work. These were presented
by a volunteer playing the part of Maria Hastings Cary.
Betsy Sarles was given special recognition, as were Leslie
and Colin Masson. These three people were recognized as
Presenting Patriot sponsors. The Mayor of Antony also re-
of Revolution, a world premiere of Daniel P. Lutz's com-
missioned work in celebration of the Lexington 300th An-
niversary, dedicated to Donald J. Gillespie, Jr. The Master
Singers of Lexington then performed America the Beauti-
ful. This was followed by the Lexington Pops Chorus sing-
ing The Battle Hymn of the Republic, accompanied by the
Lexington Symphony. In Act II the audience heard Free-
dom, Symphony No. 2 by John Tarrh. The Lexington Sym-
phony Orchestra commissioned the piece expressly for the
300th Anniversary.
Volunteer Appreciation Event
The Board of Selectmen joined the 300th Anniversary Com-
mittee in thanking all volunteers at a June 2nd community
dinner dance at Cary Memorial Building. Hundreds of vol-
unteers came to share civic pride in having helped Lexing-
ton mark the occasion of her tercentennial over a 9 -month
period. Peter Kelley and Hank Manz paid special tribute
to Sue Rockwell and the entire team of 300th volunteers.
They presented all of the 300th Event Chairs with Lexing-
ton 300th Anniversary flags. Sanjay Padaki took a group
photograph to provide a book -end with the photograph he
had taken at the 299th party over a year earlier.
In the time between the 299th Volunteer Appreciation
event and the 300th Volunteer Appreciation event, many
wonderful memories were made. Friendships blossomed
and the number of volunteers grew exponentially.
Communications —The PR Team
The PR Team's work was to convey information about
events, volunteer opportunities, souvenirs and anything
300th - related. The outreach effort ultimately included:
"Did You Know?" bookmarks, Official 300th Trading Cards,
event posters, town -wide postcards, print advertisements, a
web -site, facebook page, Twitter feed, notices, fliers, lawn
signs, street banners, t- shirts, pencils, lanyards, booster pins,
event pins, and more.
Cheryl Meadow served as webmaster beginning in October
2012 and created a 300th world online, masterfully present-
ing the full dimensions of the 300th on computer screens in
homes and businesses across town. Carin Casey oversaw the
Photo -of -the -Week which was printed in the Minuteman
newspaper and on the website. These images portrayed our
history and also documented preparation for the events, as
well as the events. Casey's work was strongly supported by
the Cary Library and their rich collection of images helped
resident "see" the towns past. Her collection grew over time
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Anniversary tion Committeeconfinued from previous page
as she collaborated with the Minuteman newspaper. Ulti- casting 300th events, LexMedia's locally- produced shows
mately, she created two slide shows of the 300th Anniver- took a closer look at the 300th. Colleen Smith's "LexGo"
sary Image Collection, one for the Opening Ceremony and
one for the 300th Concert.
Martha Wood wrote multiple articles every week, profiling
300th Anniversary members, 300th Fiber Arts artists and
helping publicize all events. Polly Kienle served as a writer.
Bob Collins served as an advisor for the Twitter feed. Tan-
ya Morrisett navigated Facebook and created lively posts.
Fawn Dare, Kirsten Hede - Brierley helped with poster dis-
tribution, deliveries and advertising. Diane Biglow served
as a point person for souvenirs at multiple events, includ-
ing Patriots' Day. Betsy Sarles managed 98% of the design
work for the 300th. Saana McDaniel developed the Lex-
Celebrate! program, Lauren Kennedy designed the 300th
Scavenger Hunt materials, and Cristina Burwell designed
the Golden Tricorn materials.
Different people led the PR Team over the 3 -year process.
Denise Dube was first to step up to the plate and Marga-
ret Counts -Klebe served a second shift. Jessie Steigerwald
and Tanya Morrisett helped navigate the third shift of PR
and served as writers throughout their time as Events Co-
Chairs. By January 2013, the PR team had grown and the
success of the PR Team was attributable to the entire team.
Coordinating Events
Through Community Meetings, mailings and media out-
reach, the 300th Anniversary Committee endeavored to in-
vite every group in town to find their own way to celebrate
the Tercentennial. For some, hosting a coordinating event
made sense. Some Coordinating Events were ongoing, oth-
ers were special events. To be officially approved and in-
cluded on the 300th website, the events had to be free and
open to the public.
The most visible coordinating event was the Lions Club and
Rotary Club's presentation of a 12' high 300th Anniversary
Clock. Installed at the corner of Emery Park, along Massachu-
setts Avenue, the clock calls out "It's L- E- X -I -N -G T -O -N
time! "This donation was funded by the clubs, and installation
was assisted by in kind work given by James McLaughlin and
his two assistants. This gift to the community took over a year
to plan and was coordinated by Eric Carlson.
The Lexington Historical Society offered a show of historic
signs, and sponsored a 9 -month display of fascinating pho-
tographs from early Lexington in the CVS windows along
Massachusetts Avenue. The Minuteman National Histori-
cal Park offered several historical lectures and opened the
Jacob Whittemore House during this special time.
The Minuteman newspaper ran a supplement to kick off the
300th, and both the Minuteman and the Colonial Times
documented events as they occurred. In addition to broad-
featured the 300th multiple times and the "Lexington Re-
members" series focused on historical events and people.
The 300th berm of flowers was provided by the Lexing-
ton Field and Garden Club. The display changed from yel-
low pansies to marigolds to chrysanthemums as the year
progressed. The Tree Committee worked with the DPW to
plant and dedicate a beautiful red oak in honor of the 300th.
Special events were held to highlight the 300th. Brookhaven
held a specially themed program and concert, as did the
Master Singers of Lexington. The Bicentennial Band and
the Lexington Pops Chorus commissioned special pieces,
and the Lexington Symphony commissioned "3 for 300" —
three special works for the 300th during their musical. The
Lexington Education Foundation's Trivia Bee highlighted
questions about Lexington's history. The Cary Lecture Se-
ries and the Tourism Committee's Revolutionary Revelry
incorporated 300th recognition, and Discovery Day high-
lighted the anniversary.
Other organizations ventured into new territory, debuting
events that may be repeated in the future. For example, the
Daughters of the American Revolution sponsored geneal-
ogy workshops and the Lexington Inter -Faith Clergy Asso-
ciation held "Open Doors" welcoming everyone to tour their
buildings. Cary Library created a wonderful calendar in ad-
dition to sharing the Worthen collection images and hosting
various special exhibitions throughout the celebration.
Other Town Departments, Including Lexington
Public Schools
Town Departments
The wonderful cooperation of all town staff is much appreci-
ated. The Town Clerk's Office headed by Town Clerk Donna
Hooper were supportive in so many ways; this was the hub
of our activities, the place where people came to pick up tick-
ets or other information, purchase commemorative items and
acted as a warehouse for all our "stuff ". We are very grateful
for the patience and helpfulness of Donna, Assistant Town
Clerk Dianne Snell, Lisa Maguire, Carmelina Fiore, Kelley
Cutone and Archivist Nasrin Rohani. The Town Manager's
Office was also unfailingly supportive. Thank you Carl Va-
lente, Linda Vine and Cathy Severance in particular; who
provided meeting space and advice, and helped coordinate
our efforts with other town facilities. Special thanks to our
awesome Police Department, Fire Department, Board of
Health, Public Facilities, Public Works and all of our terrific
custodians at public buildings and schools; they supported
every official event, assisting the planners and safely guiding
thousands of participants through every program.
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Schools
We were delighted by the positive and energetic response of
officials and educators at all of our schools to participate in
a number of ways in our celebration. Please see the report
of the School Committee for details.
Fundraising
The Town of Lexington provided the initial funds required
to undertake major event planning for the celebrations. The
300th Committee's goal was to provide events that were
free or affordable to the community.
Fundraising Projects
For this reason, the Committee, Event Team and PR Team
tried to find creative ways to raise funds. The 300th Street
Banner project was overseen by Eric Carlson. Carlson ini-
tiated the idea of designing banners that could be affixed
to street poles. Betsy Sarles designed a set of four colorful
banners and donors who contributed at specified levels were
able to select the color of their choice, and to include their
name or a business name on the banner. As events grew, the
number of banners grew, reaching a point where it became
challenging to identify suitable poles for additional banners.
The first fundraising project was the 300th enameled boost-
er pin. Donors who gave $10.00 received this pin while sup-
plies lasted. 1,000 pins were issued.
The Country Fair offered a major fundraising opportunity
and many Lexington businesses and several craftspeople do-
nated $300.00 to have a table at the Fair. The Quilting, Fiber
Arts and Textile Committee was placed at the center of Ter-
centennial Tent. For donations to the town, fairgoers could
take home beautiful quilts, hand -made scarves, jewelry, small
pocket purses, pillows, doll clothing. Eleanor Smith donated
a patriotic miniature room box for a special raffle.
300th logo wear was also unveiled at the Country Fair, in-
cluding t- shirts, pencils, and lanyards. Michelson's Shoes
and Crafty Yankee served as points of procurement for the
community throughout the 9 -month celebration. The com-
ic book Lexington Then and Now proved profitable as well.
The October Musical Fashion Revue was a fundraiser and
tickets were available for donations of $10.00, $20.00 or
$30.00. Revenue from the refreshments, Fiber Arts Table
and Silent Auction helped make the event successful, rais-
ing approximately $10,000.
Individual artists contributed as well. Merri Forsyth creat-
ed a special quilt that was raffled by Crafty Yankee, adding
$500.00 to the 300th Committee accounts. Crafty Yankee
continued to support the 300th Anniversary by donating
10% of the proceeds of a full-line of 300th souvenir items,
from t- shirts and mugs, to trivets and tote bags.
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The 300th Artist Outreach Liaison helped coordinate artist
created Cigar Box Purses and special jewelry in a silent auc-
tion that raised $5,000. Jill O -Reilly created a line of silver
jewelry called Lexington Stone Walls. She donated a piece
for the silent auction and a portion of the sales from her line
at Crafty Yankee also went to the 300th.
Businesses and individuals made cash gifts and gave gifts in
kind. Every gift was helpful, and they ranged from 50 cents
to $25,000. Stan Abkovitz from Dynamet Technology gave
the two time capsules, the Rotary and Lions Clubs gave the
300th Clock.
Major gifts began with a $10,000 gift from the Beverly
and Peter Kelley Family. This gift was assigned as sponsor-
ship for Incorporation Day Bell Ringing and the Kelleys
were thanked during the event. Chris Smith from Cap-
stone Mortgage gave $10,000 and sponsored the Dance
Around the World. Leslie and Colin Masson gave $25,000
as a matching gift and sponsored LexCelebrate! Incorpora-
tion Weekend. Cambridge Savings Bank gave $5,000 and
helped sponsor the Old -Time Baseball event.
While the 300th Committee was charged with oversight
of these projects, it was truly not possible without every
volunteer and staff person giving their energy to the town.
Working together, as a community, we honored our past,
demonstrated our pride in our community and left a valu-
able legacy for the future.
Celebrating 300 years —We Are Lexington!
Members ofthe 300th Ilnniversary Celebration Committee pose with a 300th Sig-
nature Banner: Front (L -R) Geetha Padaki, Melanie Lin and, jessie Steigerwald,•
Middle (L -R) Van Seasholes, Tanya Morrisett, Cheryl Meadow and Donna Hooper;
Rear (L -R) Eric Carlson, Sue Rockwell, Mary Gillespie, Suzie Barry, Kim Coburn
and Carin Casey.
300th Assemblies were held at Lexington's Public Schools
LexMedia collaborated throughout the 300th by broadcasting events, interview-
ing theplanning team and evenparticipating in the Race Through Time.
300th Anniversary Quilt, Fiber Arts &Textile Committee
300th Anniversary Birthday Cakes took the spotlight in the Grand Finale at the
Opening Ceremony
Full screen projections enabled the Opening Ceremony audiences to connect fiom Cary Hall to Lexington High School.
Emily Zhang waits a turn as Tommy Barry makes his arguments against the
proposed WarrantArticle.
7heAll -Town 8th Grade Mock Town Meeting, held aspart ofLexCelebrate!
Incorporation Weekend.
An 8th grade student discussed an amendment to the Mock Warrant with Mod-
erator Deborah Brown, and Town Clerk Donna Hooper.
The Golden Tricorn hat designed by Cristina Burwell andpresented to Barbara
Manfredi at Mock Town Meeting.
Organizers from LexCelebrate! donned Golden Tricorn hats to add a scavenger hunt to the occasion.
The Boston Globe' preview of Breeches, Bloomers & Bellbottoms took artistic
liberty and said that the Town Manager would be featured in a kick -line, so we
addedone!
Molly Nye and Corinne Steigerwald chaired the 300th textile exhibition Life,
Liberty & The Pursuit ofFashion at Lexington Arts & Crafts Society, highlight-
ing 300 years of Lexington attire.
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Sophia Ho was among the Lexington residents who took part in the Massachu-
setts Memories Road Show that was part ofLexCelebrate!
The Fusion Dance represented the central 300th theme "We Are Lexington"at the Dance Around the World event held on Incorporation Weekend.
Visiting author Bentley Boyd demonstrates the illustration technique used in
Lexington Then and Now, the oficial300th comic book.
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300th Country Fair Chair, Fay Backert, designed the Tercentennial Tent to host
extensive interactive displays highlighting Lexington across our 300 year history.
Risa Lavelle and Karin Gehring organized the Race Through Time (RTT).
Here, Lexingtonpolice oficerspitch in as volunteers at one station.
The Air Force band Afterburnerplayed `Dancin'In The Streets "at the All -Town
Photo on Opening Day.
Rachel and Stuart Camp were among the many happy fans at the 300th Old -Time Baseball Game.
The 300th Closing Concertpresented an old -time radio show featuring Lexing-
ton musical groups and two world premieres.
The 300th Clock Dedication and Time Capsule Ceremony tookplace atEmery
Park on Memorial Day Weekend.
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Town Government
Board of Selectmen
Elected by the voters at large to 3 -year terms: Chair Deb-
orah Mauger, Peter Kelley, Norman Cohen, Hank Manz,
and Joe Pato. George Burnell did not run for re- election
and Mr. Pato was elected to the board along with the re-
election of Ms. Mauger. After the Annual Town Meeting,
Ms. Mauger was re- elected as Chair.
300th Celebrations
The Selectmen enjoyed participating in the many events
celebrating the 300th anniversary of the Town's incorpo-
ration. We extend our sincere thank you to the 300th An-
niversary Celebration Committee, our Town Celebrations
Committee and the hundreds of volunteers who made the
celebrations so successful.
Fiscal Matters
Lexington continued to maintain its positive financial
standing. Even with a stalled economy, property tax rev-
enues rose due to new growth in both the residential and
commercial sectors. Home prices have remained stable.
We have maintained our Aaa rating from our bond agen-
cies and our cost of debt is very low. We have begun to
see a positive financial impact on our health insurance
expense as a result of employees joining the Common-
wealth's Group Insurance Commission (GIC). The Se-
lectmen kept their goal to have no operating overrides.
The Selectmen also received approval from Town Meeting
to establish a fund that would allow for tax mitigation to
reduce the impact of the excluded debt due to the con-
struction of a new Estabrook and the renovation of the
Bridge and Bowman elementary schools.
Land Acquisition and Use
Town Meeting approved the purchase of the Wright Farm
based on the recommendations of the Board of Select-
men, the Conservation Commission and the Community
Preservation Committee. The Wright Farm will remain
as open space under the jurisdiction of the Conservation
Commission. Community Preservation Act funds were
used for this purchase. Town Meeting also approved the
purchase of 39 Marrett Road from the Scottish Rite. The
purchase was for approximately 10 acres of open space
with two buildings. One of those buildings, the mansion
and modern annex, will be used for our new community
center.
Capital Planning
The Board continues to address the issues of maintain-
ing and improving our capital infrastructure, including,
but not limited to, our roads, water and sewer systems,
parks and fields and buildings. The Board created and ap-
pointed an Ad Hoc Townwide Facilities Master Plan-
ning Committee to devise a master plan for our municipal
building needs. Our public safety buildings, the Fire and
Police Departments, are long overdue for renovation or
reconstruction. Increased funding for road repair resulted
in a busy construction season. The inconvenience creat-
ed by this work is offset by the roadway improvements.
Town Meeting approved the use of funds to stabilize and
renovate the exterior of the "White House." The Board
received a study about the possible renovation of the Cary
Memorial Building. Planning for a renewed Massachu-
setts Avenue in the Center continued with a series of pub-
lic forums to discuss the Streetscape Plan for that area. In
addition, there has been discussion of how best to renew
the Battle Green.
Other Accomplishments and Challenges
The Board unanimously endorsed the Citizen's Article at
Annual Town Meeting calling for a municipal subsidy of
school transportation in order to reduce the bus fee and
increase ridership. Town Meeting approved this article
and the Board plans to get advice from the Ad Hoc School
Transportation and Safety Study Committee about the
results of this experiment and proposals for the future. The
Board heard the reports of the Community Center Task
Force. The recommendations of the Transportation Gov-
ernance Advisory Committee were adopted. The Board
was provided with the report and recommendations from
MRI (Municipal Resources, Inc.) about staffing and other
issues related to our fire and medical emergency services.
The Board also approved the Greenways Corridor Com-
mittee's pilot recreational trail as part of their ACROSS
(Accessing Conservation land, Recreation areas, Open
Space, Schools and Streets in Lexington) project.
For many years now, the Board's policy has been to find
ways to ease the burden on the residential taxpayer by de-
veloping our commercial sectors. This commercial devel-
opment must be balanced against any adverse impacts on
surrounding neighborhoods. Development of the Hart-
well Avenue corridor is a goal and attention must be given
to the transportation and other issues in the area. The ef-
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fects of sequestration and continued realignment of the
military services on the Hanscom Air Force Base is an area
of major concern. The Board is unanimous in its support
of the Air Force activities at the base. The Board awaits
the recommendations for production goals and strategy
to continue to meet our affordable housing objectives.
Whether or not the Town supports the development of a
community center, and what services such a center would
provide, will be an issue during the upcoming year. The
Board will seek public input about this important ques-
tion. Identification of potential multi- sports fields is also
a Board goal.
The Board of Selectmen is committed to balancing the
interests of all of Lexington and continuing to insure the
Town remains a strong, diverse and healthy community.
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is 2013 AKinual Report
Town Manager
ROLE: As the Chief Executive Officer of the Town, es-
tablished in the Selectmen Town Manager Act, the Town
Manager administers the policies and procedures of the
Board of Selectmen, enforces bylaws and actions passed by
Town Meeting, proposes the operating and capital budgets
and manages the daily operation of all Town departments.
The Town Manager's Office also includes the Human Re-
sources Office.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen: Carl Valente has
served as Town Manager since July 2005.
Form of Government
The current Town Manager /Selectmen /Town Meeting
form of government dates back to a 1969 Act of the State
legislature based on a plan developed by the Town Struc-
ture of Government Committee. Lexington had previous-
ly operated under a Selectmen /Executive Secretary plan.
Three hundred years ago, shortly after incorporating as a
township in March of 1713, the first Town Meeting (com-
prised of adult male property owners) "selected" three men
to conduct the business of the Town between Town Meet-
ings. The Selectmen /Town Manager Act brought major re-
alignment of responsibilities including changes in methods
of appointment, closer supervision of administrative func-
tions, and centralized control of purchasing. The changes
were so significant that after the Selectmen interviewed 66
candidates for the new Town Manager position in 1969,
they decided to bring in a brand new person rather than
promote their Administrative Assistant for the previous six
years, Al Gray. Only three Town Managers preceded Carl
Valente: Walter O'Connell (1970- 1976), Robert Hutchin-
son (1976 -1987) and Richard White (1987- 2004).
Budget
The FY2014 budget process continued the collaborative
effort among the Board of Selectmen, School Committee,
Appropriation and Capital Expenditures Committees, and
the staff. Five budget summit sessions resulted in consensus
on a balanced budget for Town Meeting consideration that
addressed many pressing needs and did not require a Prop-
osition 2 -1/2 override (the last Operating Budget Override
was approved for FY2008).
Major budget issues include the Towns unfunded pension
liability and the other post - employment benefits (OPEB)
liability for retiree health care costs. According to the lat-
est actuarial study, the Town is at 80% funding of its pen-
sion liability, down from 88% three years earlier, due largely
to a required change in actuarial assumptions. Lexington's
Retirement Board has extended the schedule for full fund-
ing to 2030. Unlike the situation with pensions, the Town
is not required to pre -fund its OPEB liability of roughly
$250,000,000 - 8300,000,000 over the next 30 years. How -
ever, Town Meeting has appropriated funds for six consecu-
tive years toward this liability and the current balance in the
OPEB trust fund is approximately $2,500,000.
A Special Town Meeting on November 19, 2012 autho-
rized an additional $2,600,000 for the new Estabrook
School, supplementing the $39,724,248 previously appro-
priated for this project. It also appropriated $1,500,000 for
school access improvements, largely for Grove Street and
Robinson Road. The FY14 budget provided $1,600,000
in property tax relief to offset a portion of the Proposition
2 -1/2 debt exclusion related to the Bridge, Bowman, and
Estabrook School capital projects. The 2013 Annual Town
Meeting also appropriated $2,184,000 for a new Capital
Projects /Debt Service Reserve /Building Renewal Stabili-
zation Fund.
Free Cash for FY12 was certified at approximately $12.6
million, which was appropriated to support the FY14 capi-
tal and operating budgets.
Finance
The Town has begun negotiating collective bargaining con-
tracts on a staggered schedule, so that they expire in differ-
ent years. This will provide less uncertainty in budgeting for
future personnel costs, as some bargaining units are likely to
have settled contracts at any given time.
In February 2013 Moody's Investment Service reaffirmed
Lexington's Aaa bond rating, citing the Town's sizeable and
stable tax base, healthy financial position, and manageable
debt burden among other factors. Lexington is one of only
30 Aaa communities in Massachusetts. In 2013 the Town
issued $48.7 million in General Obligation Bonds. The
bonds were sold at an interest rate of 1.886 %. In Febru-
ary $2.9 million in 1 -year Notes were issued and sold at an
interest rate of .22 %. In June 81 million of 8 -month Notes
were issued and sold at an interest rate of .31 %.
On March 18, a Special Town Meeting approved purchase
of almost ten acres of property at 33 Marrett Road. This
property is being sold by the Scottish Rite Masons, who
will move their offices into a new addition to the Museum
of Our National Heritage. The Town plans to locate a com-
munity center in the major building on the property, which
we expect to take possession of toward the end of calen-
dar year 2013. This purchase is a significant decision by the
community and the creation of a Community Center will
involve the efforts of Town staff, boards and committees
over the next several years.
Economic Development
The Economic Development Office encourages appropriate
commercial growth and fosters the prosperity of businesses
in the Town's commercial areas. Through the development
of policies, programs and new initiatives the Economic De-
velopment Office helps to carry out the economic goals as
outlined by the Board of Selectmen: 1) enhance the vitality
of Lexington Center, 2) support business development, and
3) increase commercial investment in the Hartwell Avenue
District.
Lexington Center reflects the region's economic recovery
over the last few years with an increase in occupied store-
fronts, and the Town's commitment to transportation and
parking improvements. Private sector investment in the
Center has led to a decreased retail and office vacancy rate,
dropping from nearly 9% in 2010 to 2% in 2013. Addition-
ally, the Town's Economic Development Office and Plan-
ning Department led efforts to implement the State's first
"parklet " —a public space project which converted two ve-
hicle parking spaces into
outdoor seating and bicycle _
parking for over 20 bikes.
The parklet has created N , , A '� T
fresh interest in the Center,v
added new bicycle accom-
modations, as well as con -„
tributed to an increase in
business activity.
At the same time the Town Lexington Centers new parklet, a public
recognizes that vehicle space project.
parking in the Center remains critical to the business en-
vironment. The Economic Development Director, serving
also as the Center's "Parking Champion ", has been working
with the Parking Management Group (a sub - committee of
the Center Committee) and the Tourism Committee to de-
velop new public parking signs and a new parking web page
for the Town's website. In addition, the Town continues to
advance the Center Streetscape Plan, which is designed to
improve pedestrian safety, revitalize the aging landscape,
and enhance multi -modal transportation.
The Economic Development Director has also led a new
effort to organize property owners along Hartwell Avenue
and promote Lexington as a key player in the life sciences
industry. In the Hartwell Avenue business district, prop-
erty owners have come together to create an informal group
dedicated to collectively addressing issues and encouraging
new investment in the district. This effort has resulted in
two exiting projects for the area: 1) a pilot commuter shuttle
that will begin running in the fall of 2013, and 2) a plan
for a new multi -use sidewalk along Hartwell Avenue con-
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necting the bikeway to Bedford Street. The pilot commuter
shuttle is a product of a federal transportation grant award-
ed to the Town and the 128 Business Council to facilitate
access for employees to key job centers and alleviate traffic
congestion along Route 128. The multi -use sidewalk will be
the first visible step to improving the area's pedestrian con-
nection and creating a sense of place.
The Town also supported two separate Tax Increment Fi-
nancing Agreements this year, one for the VistaPrint ex-
pansion and a separate agreement to support UniQure, a
bio -tech company relocating from the Netherlands to Lex-
ington. Unfortunately the VistaPrint TIF agreement will not
be implemented given unforeseen development challenges
unrelated to the TIF agreement. However, the UniQure
TIF agreement and the associated development of their lab
and manufacturing space are successfully moving forward.
UniQure is expected to generate 90 new jobs and will invest
approximately $40 million in the renovation and equipping
of their new facility located in the Hartwell Avenue business
district. UniQure is a welcome addition to Lexington's grow-
ing cluster of bio pharmaceutical companies.
UniQure' future research and lab site on Hartwell Avenue in Lexington.
Human Resources
The Human Resources Department spent a significant
amount of time in fiscal year 2013 bargaining with the
Town's unions. The Town was able to reach settlements
with the following unions for fiscal year 2013 through
2015: IAFF Local 1491, Lexington Fire Fighters (FY13);
AFSCME Local 1703, Building Maintenance Custodians;
AFSCME Local 1703, Public Safety Dispatchers; AFSC-
ME Local 1703, Public Works; and the Lexington Munici-
pal Employees Association.
Other accomplishments of the Human Resources Depart-
ment in fiscal year 2013 include:
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• Implemented the Town's Health Reimbursement Ac-
count (HRA) program to 1,300 active and non -Medi-
care retirees.
• Coordinated the Town's annual open enrollment and
processed 105 changes to active and retired employees'
health, dental, and life insurance coverage.
• Worked with the Public Employee Committee to re-
quest competitive bids from dental insurance providers.
• Completed recruitments for 52 position vacancies
throughout the organization.
• Worked with the Police Department to administer an
assessment center promotional process for the position
of Police Sergeant.
• Worked with the Fire Department to administer an en-
try -level fire exam to 40 candidates.
• Drafted and implemented organizational -wide admin-
istrative directives.
• With the assistance of the Wellness Coordinator, con-
tinued wellness workshops and the annual Wellness
Day /Benefits Fair.
Organizational Initiatives
The Town's Senior Management Team (SMT) continues
to maintain the organization's collaborative culture to keep
municipal programs and services functioning effectively.
Organizational goals are established on an annual basis.
Accomplishments and project updates include:
Town Clerk/Board of Registars
Personnel .......................... FY12 .............................. FY13
FullTime .. ............................... 3 ...... ............................... 3
PartTime . ............................... 3 ...... ............................... 3
TOWN Clerk Appointed by the Town Manager; Donna
Hooper since 1996. Office Staff. Assistant Town Clerk Di-
anne Snell; Administrative Assistant Lisa Maguire; Archi-
vist Nasrin Rohani; Municipal Clerks Carmelina Fiore, and
Kelley Cutone.
BOARD of Registrars Appointed for a 3 -year term by the
Board of Selectmen: Chair Sarah L. Warren (Democrat,
2016), Jean Barrett (Republican, 2015), Sally Lawlor (Re-
publican, 2014), and Town Clerk Donna Hooper (Unen-
rolled).
HIGHLIGHTS:
Lexington 300th Anniversary Celebration —Staff pro-
vided extensive support and served a major communica-
tion role for the Lexington 300th celebration commit-
tee, responding to the many inquiries and requests.
All departments worked closely with Lexington's 300th An-
niversary Committee to promote and sponsor a variety of
town -wide events recognizing the history of the community.
Final implementation steps underway for ViewPermit soft-
ware (a web -based building permit application program),
which will be brought on line in 4Q2013.
Formed an IT Executive Committee to support alignment
of technology programs and projects with organizational
mission.
Completed work on a Town Wide Facilities Master Plan.
This Master Planning effort reviewed program needs and
requirements in the Town facilities and developed a 10 -year
plan of priorities, including anticipated funding sources.
Formed an Internal Control System Group to review and
recommend system improvements and enhancements in
the way we manage Town assets.
Created a Veterans Service District with the Town of Bed-
ford to provide programs and services regionally to veterans.
Created Community Center Task Force to begin develop-
ing a comprehensive program and service delivery model
for 33 Marrett Road land purchase.
Provided a comprehensive training program for employ-
ees that included Ethics, Customer Service, Open Meeting
Law, Insurance Practices, and Diversity.
Continued for a fourth year the popular Citizens'Academy.
Provided Board and Committee Training for volunteer of-
fice holders.
Following 5 years of Community Preservation appropria-
tions of $150,000, the 2013 Town Meeting appropriated
$20,000 for ongoing efforts of conservation and preser-
vation of Lexington's historic documents. In collabora-
tion with the Cary Library and the Lexington Histori-
cal Society, the virtual exhibit in celebration of the 300th
Anniversary of Lexington's incorporation was developed.
Continuation of enhanced organization -wide electronic
document management program, with collection and
archiving of board and committee meeting minutes and
reports, and posting on the Towns web site.
Enhancement of Laserfiche document imaging system
continues to be developed to serve as the basis for web
publishing archived documents for public access.
Code of Lexington - Publishing of annual supplement,
updating bylaws changes adopted at the 2013 Annual
and Special Town Meetings and regulations enacted or
updated during 2013.
Town Clerk/Board of Registrars continued
• Annual Town Census updated Lexington's population,
with close coordination with Lexington Public Schools,
and verified voter registration rolls, with Annual List of
Residents published.
• The Town Clerk's Office oversaw appointment notifica-
tions; oaths of office, and posting of in excess of 1,000
public meetings conducted for appointed and elected
boards and committee members.
• Ongoing oversight of the 2009 Ethics Reform legisla-
tion, imposing changes to the Conflict of Interest Law
and Public Records Law and requiring notification and
training of municipal employees, continues to issue re-
quired training and notifications provided to board and
committee members, municipal and school employees.
• Fall 2012 State Primary and Presidential/State Election
brought out a 17% Primary turnout and 83% turnout for the
general election at which Lexington resident Jill Stein was a
candidate for US President.
• Annual Town Election of Monday, March 4, 2013 saw a
very low 9% voter turnout from Lexington's 21,654 reg-
istered voters;
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• Special Elections — The resignation of US Senator John
Kerry in early 2013 to accept appointment as US Secre-
tary of State brought forth an April 2013 Special State
Primary and June 2013 Special State Election at which
Congressman Edward J. Markey was elected US Senator.
Fall 2013 elections will fill the Representative in Con-
gress vacancy created by Edward Markey's resignation.
Annual Town Meeting convened on March 18th in the
newly named Margery M. Battin Hall/Cary Memorial
Building, covering 34 warrant articles in 8 sessions, with
a March 18th Special Town Meeting held within the
Annual to consider the purchase of land and buildings
near 33 Marrett Rd; and June 17th Special Town Meet-
ing to approve Tax Increment Financing Plan for Hart-
well Ave properties.
Registrars forwarded recommendations to the Board of
Selectmen for annual election officer appointments; cer-
tified Initiative Petitions for ballot questions, candidates
for the US Senate Special State Primary and Special
State Election.
STATISTICS
Population
1/1/2011- 12/31/2011
32,525
7/1/2011- 12/31/2011
32,525
1/1/2012- 6/30/2012
33,098
7/1/11- 6/30/12
33,098
7/1/2012- 6/30/2013
32,87
Vital Statistics
Births
189
116
99
215
20
Marriages
74
45
37
82
9
Deaths
275
158
167
325
28
Licenses
Dogs
2,317
727
1,460
2,187
2,27
Raffle
17
8
10
18
1
Business Certificates
261
138
106
244
261
Flammable
26
1
27
28
2
Today's Town Clerk serves as the 35th person in the town's
300 year history to hold the position of Town Clerk, and
the third appointed clerk since adoption of the Selectman -
Town Manager Act of 1968. Matthew Bridge was elect-
ed in 1713 as the first Town Clerk. James Carroll [1931-
1965], having held office for 34 years, is the longest to serve
as Town Clerk. The Cary Memorial Building has served
as the primary venue for Lexington's Town Meetings since
its construction in 1927, many years since the meetings of
townsmen were first held at the Meeting House on the
Common, followed by the Town Hall at 1475 Massachu-
setts Ave (Main St until 1894), then the Town Hall located
at 1735 Massachusetts Ave until demolition in 1927.
State Primary— September 2013
Registered Voters
Precinct
Registered Voters
Democrat
Green - Rainbow
Republican
Pct 4
Unenrolled
Pct 6
Other
1
2160
854
Total Reg Voters
2
2519
195
2510
1104
5
2465
2
2519
1055
Total Votes
6
304
216
290
1238
4
274
3
2127
830
% (Tota I Votes/Tota I Voters)
1
12%
224
12%
1065
7
11%
4
2510
1024
Total Reg Democrats
2
1055
231
1024
1247
6
915
5
2652
1001
%(Total Votes/Total Party)
2
29%
288
28%
1358
3
30%
6
2497
965
SENATOR IN CONGRESS
1
317
1206
8
7
2465
915
4
235
1307
4
Scott Brown
8
2370
907
1
226
11
1226
10
9
2410
850
1
213
257
1295
7
Totals
121710
18401
120
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS
—Fifth District
12189
111046
154
Pct 1
Pct 2
Pct 3
Pct 4
Pct 5
Pct 6
Pct
7
Pct 8
Pct 9
TOTAL
Total Registered Voters
2160
2519
2127
2510
2652
2497
2465
2370
2410
21710
Total Votes
227
346
551
344
330
330
340
700
584
3752
Democratic
187
304
480
291
260
257
274
619
483
3155
Republican
40
41
71
53
70
73
66
81
100
595
Green - Rainbow
0
1
0
0
0
0
HARRY S. MARGOLIS
0
0
1
2
Total Votes /Reg Voters
11%
14%
26%
14%
12%
13%
14%
30%
24%
17%
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Pct 1
Pct 2
Pct 3
Pct 4
Pct 5
Pct 6
Pct 7
Pct 8
Pct 9
TOTAL
Total Reg Voters
2160
2519
2127
2510
2652
2497
2465
2370
2410
21710
Total Votes
187
304
480
290
260
257
274
619
483
3154
% (Tota I Votes/Tota I Voters)
9%
12%
23%
12%
10%
10%
11%
26%
20%
15%
Total Reg Democrats
854
1055
830
1024
1001
965
915
907
850
8401
%(Total Votes/Total Party)
22%
29%
58%
28%
26%
27%
30%
68%
57%
38%
SENATOR IN CONGRESS
TOTAL
ELIZABETH A. WARREN
2920
Scott Brown
11
BLANKS
213
ALL OTHERS
11
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS
—Fifth District
TOTAL
EDWARD J. MARKEY
2851
BLANKS
300
ALL OTHERS
4
COUNCILLOR —Third District
TOTAL
MARILYN M PETITTO DEVANEY
938
HARRY S. MARGOLIS
771
CHARLES N. SHAPIRO
670
BLANKS
1
775
ALL OTHERS
1
SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT—
Fourth Middlesex District (1,2,4 -7)
TOTAL
KENNETH J. DONNELLY
1251
BLANKS
319
ALL OTHERS
3
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SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT —Third Middlesex District (3,8,9)
TOTAL
Pct 2
MICHAEL J.BARRETT
Pct 4
1248
ALEXANDER E. BUCK
Pct 7
7
MARA MARIE DOLAN
TOTAL
73
JOE KEARNS GOODWIN
2519
228
JOSEPH W. MULLIN
2652
10
BLANKS
2370
16
ALL OTHERS
0
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT— Fifteenth Middlesex District
TOTAL
71 53
JAY R. KAUFMAN
70
2828
BLANKS
81
321
ALL OTHERS
6
CLERK OF COURTS — Middlesex County
TOTAL
3% 2%
MICHAEL A SULLIVAN
3%
2155
BLANKS
3%
998
ALL OTHERS
2
REGISTER OF DEEDS — Middlesex Southern District
TOTAL
224 231
ROBERT B. ANTONELLI
288
306
FRANK J. CIANO
226
464
THOMAS B. CONCANNON, JR
312
MARIA C. CURTATONE
19%
399
TIZIANO DOTO
24%
118
MARYANN M. HEUSTON
36%
609
BLANKS
946
ALL OTHERS
1
SHERIFF — Middlesex County
TOTAL
PETER J. KOUTOUJIAN
2201
BLANKS
945
ALL OTHERS
9
REPUBLICAN PARTY
Pct 1
Pct 2
Pct 3
Pct 4
Pct 5
Pct 6
Pct 7
Pct 8
Pct 9
TOTAL
Total Reg Voters
2160
2519
2127
2510
2652
2497
2465
2370
2410
21710
Total Votes
40
41
71 53
70
73
66
81
100
595
%(Total Votes/Total Voters)
2%
2%
3% 2%
3%
3%
3%
3%
4%
3%
Total Reg Republicans
195
216
224 231
288
317
235
226
257
2189
% (Tota I Votes/Tota I Party)
21%
19%
32% 23%
24%
23%
28%
36%
39%
27%
SENATOR IN CONGRESS
TOTAL
SCOTT P. BROWN
566
BLANKS
27
ALL OTHERS
2
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS —Fifth District
TOTAL
FRANK JOHN ADDIVINOLA, JR.
70
JEFFREY M. SEMON
388
TOM TIERNEY
87
BLANKS
49
ALLOTHERS
1
COUNCILLOR —Third District
TOTAL
Pct 2
BLANKS
Pct4
587
ALL OTHERS
Pct 7
8
SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT— Fourth Middlesex District (1,2,4 -7)
TOTAL
Total Reg Voters
GERRY C. DEMBROWSKI
2519
238
BLANKS
2652
104
ALL OTHERS
2370
1
SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT —Third Middlesex District (3,8,9)
TOTAL
0
GREGORY P. HOWES
0
98
SANDI MARTINEZ
0
129
BLANKS
1
25
ALL OTHERS
0%
0
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT— Fifteenth Middlesex District
TOTAL
0%
BLANKS
0%
589
ALL OTHERS
0%
6
CLERK OF COURTS — Middlesex County
TOTAL
1
BLANKS
2
588
ALL OTHERS
1
7
REGISTER OF DEEDS — Middlesex Southern District
TOTAL
1 0%1
BLANKS
0%
588
ALL OTHERS
0%
7
SHERIFF — Middlesex County
TOTAL
10%
BLANKS
582
ALL OTHERS
13
GREEN - RAINBOW PARTY
Pct 1
Pct 2
Pct 3
Pct4
Pct 5
Pct 6
Pct 7
Pct 8
Pct 9
TOTAL
Total Reg Voters
2160
2519
2127
2510
2652
2497
2465
2370
2410
21710
Total Votes
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
% (Total Votes/TotaI Voters)
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Total Reg Green - Rainbow
2
6
1
2
2
1
4
1
1
20
%(Total Votes/Total Party)
1 0%1
17%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%1
100%
10%
SENATOR IN CONGRESS
TOTAL
BLANKS
2
ALL OTHERS
0
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS
—Fifth District
TOTAL
BLANKS
2
ALL OTHERS
0
COUNCILLOR —Third District
TOTAL
BLANKS
2
ALL OTHERS
0
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SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT— Fourth Middlesex District (1,2,4 -7)
TOTAL
BLANKS
1
ALL OTHERS
0
SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT —Third Middlesex District (3,8,9)
TOTAL
BLANKS
1
ALL OTHERS
0
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT— Fifteenth Middlesex District
TOTAL
BLANKS
2
ALL OTHERS
0
CLERK OF COURTS — Middlesex County
TOTAL
BLANKS
2
ALL OTHERS
0
REGISTER OF DEEDS — Middlesex Southern District
TOTAL
BLANKS
2
ALL OTHERS
0
SHERIFF — Middlesex County
TOTAL
BLANKS
2
ALL OTHERS
0
Presidential /State Election — November 6, 2012
Registered Voters
Precinct
Registered Voters
Democrat
Green - Rainbow
Republican
Unenrolled
Other
1
2208
873
2
200
1128
5
2
2569
1067
6
217
1275
4
3
2228
863
2
230
1126
7
4
2552
1032
3
237
1276
4
5
2670
994
2
294
1377
3
6
2547
967
1
322
1252
5
7
2504
921
4
236
1339
4
8
2438
930
1
233
1265
9
9
2482
874
1
261
1341
5
Totals
1 221981
8521
1 221
22301
113791
46
Pct 1
Pct 2
Pct 3
Pct 4
Pct 5
Pct 6
Pct 7
Pct 8
Pct 9
TOTAL
Total Reg Voters
2208
2569
2228
2552
2670
2547
2504
2438
2482
22198
Total Votes
1762
2197
1794
2174
2189
2135
2106
2027
2055
18439
Percent (Total Votes/Total Voters)
80%
86%
81%
85%
82%
84%
84%
83%
83%
83%
6 3013 Anm_ia) Report
Presidential/ State Electionconfinued from previous page
PRESIDENT /VICE PRESIDENT
TOTAL
JOHNSON AND GRAY
137
OBAMA AND BIDEN
12750
ROM N EY AND RYAN
5293
STEIN AND HONKALA
160
ALL OTHERS
25
BLANKS
74
SENATOR IN CONGRESS
TOTAL
SCOTT P. BROWN
6397
ELIZABETH A. WARREN
11922
ALL OTHERS
3
BLANK
117
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS -Fifth District
TOTAL
EDWARD J. MARKEY
13531
TOM TIERNEY
3871
ALL OTHERS
19
BLANK
1018
COUNCILLOR -Third District
TOTAL
MARILYN M. PETITTO DEVANEY
11194
THOMAS SHEFF
3183
ALL OTHERS
29
BLANK
4033
SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT— Fourth Middlesex District (1,2,4 -7)
TOTAL
KENNETH J. DONNELLY
8262
GERRY C. DEMBROWSKI
2666
ALL OTHERS
11
BLANK
1624
SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT —Third Middlesex District (3,8,9)
TOTAL
MICHAEL J.BARRETT
4098
SANDI MARTINEZ
1227
ALL OTHERS
3
BLANKS
1 548
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT— Fifteenth Middlesex District
TOTAL
JAY R. KAUFMAN
14275
ALL OTHERS
101
BLANKS
4063
CLERK OF COURTS — Middlesex County
TOTAL
MICHAEL A. SULLIVAN
12523
ALL OTHERS
81
BLANKS
5835
NO
853
REGISTER OF DEEDS — Middlesex Southern District
TOTAL
MARIA C. CURTATONE
12315
ALL OTHERS
75
BLANKS
6049
SHERIFF — Middlesex County
TOTAL
PETER J. KOUTOUJIAN
11444
ERNESTO M.PETRONE
2646
ALL OTHERS
42
BLANKS
4307
QUESTION 1(initiative Petition)
TOTAL
AVAILABILITY OF MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR INFORMATION
YES
13732
NO
1825
BLANKS
2882
QUESTION 2 (Initiative Petition)
TOTAL
PRESCRIBING MEDICATION TO END LIFE
YES
10865
NO
6711
BLANKS
863
QUESTION 3 (Initiative Petition)
TOTAL
MEDICAL USE OF MARIJUANA
YES
11494
NO
6035
BLANKS
910
QUESTION 4 (Not Binding) — SHALL STATE REPRESENTATIVE BE INSTRUCT-
ED IN FAVOR OF RESOLUTION CALLING UPON CONGRESS TO PROPOSE AN
TOTAL
AMENDMENTTO THE U.S. CONSTITUTION REGARDING CORPORATIONS AND
POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
YES
8430
NO
1801
BLANKS
2332
QUESTION 4 (Not Binding) — SHALL STATE SENATOR BE INSTRUCTED
IN FAVOR OF RESOLUTION CALLING UPON CONGRESS TO PROPOSE AN
TOTAL
AMENDMENTTOTHE U.S. CONSTITUTION REGARDING CORPORATIONS
AND POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
YES
3880
NO
877
BLANKS
11119
QUESTION 5 (Not Binding) — SHALL STATE REPRESENTATIVE BE IN-
STRUCTED TO VOTE IN FAVOR OF RESOLUTION CALLING UPON CONGRESS
TOTAL
TO PROPOSE AN AMENDMENT TO THE U.S. CONSTITUTION REGARDING
CORPORATIONS AND POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS (precincts 3,8,9)
YES
3807
NO
853
BLANKS
1216
QUESTION 5 (Not Binding) — SHALL STATE REPRESENTATIVE BE IN-
STRUCTED TO VOTE IN FAVOR OF RESOLUTION CALLING UPON CONGRESS
TOTAL
AND THE PRESIDENT TO VOTE IN FAVOR OF CERTAIN SPENDING PRIORI-
TIES (precincts 1,2,4,5,6,7)
YES
7336
NO
2848
BLANKS
2379
QUESTION 6 (Not Binding) — SHALL STATE REPRESENTATIVE BE IN-
STRUCTED TO VOTE IN FAVOR OF RESOLUTION CALLING UPON CONGRESS
TOTAL
AND THE PRESIDENT TO VOTE IN FAVOR OF CERTAIN SPENDING PRIORI-
TIES (precincts 3,8,9)
YES
3375
NO
1302
BLANKS
1199
Special Town Meeting— November 19, 2012
The Special Town Meeting of Monday, November 19, 2012
was called to order by Moderator Deborah Brown at 7:30
p.m., Margery Milne Baffin Hall; a quorum of 157 present.
The Moderator welcomed members to the newly named
Margery Milne Battin Hall in honor of the contributions
of former Selectman and Moderator Margery Milne Bat-
tin to Lexington during her residence of over 60 years,
ARTICLE 1: REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS,
OFFICERS, COMMITTEES
Report of Appropriation Committee Chair — received and
placed on fileAdopted Unanimously
Report of Capital Expenditures Committee, and errata —
received and placed on fileAdopted Unanimously
Report of the Town Manager — received and placed on
fileAdopted Unanimously.
ARTICLE 8: APPROVE TIF AGREEMENT(S)
MOTION: That the Town: (a) approve the fundamental
terms and conditions, including but not limited to
The tax exemption percentage schedules contained therein,
of the Tax Increment Financing ( "TIF ") Agreement dated
November 16, 2012, (b) delegate to the Board of Select-
men the execution of the TIF Agreement; (c) approve the
designation of the location of the 95 Hayden Economic
Opportunity Area (EOA), as the parcel shown on Asses-
sors Map 17, Parcel 22; (d) approve the Tax Increment
Financing Plan dated November 16, 2012; (e) authorize
the Board of Selectmen to submit an application to the
Massachusetts Economic Assistance Coordinating Coun-
cil ( "EACC ") for the designation of the 95 Hayden EOA;
(f) authorize the Selectmen to make minor modifications
to these documents as may be needed prior to submis-
sion to the EACC; (f) authorize the Board of Selectmen
to execute any other documents related to and consistent
with the TIF Agreement and submit such documents to
the EACC; and (g) authorize the Board of Selectmen to
take action to enforce or terminate the TIF Agreement,
including requesting that EACC decertify the TIF Plan,
in the event that Vistaprint USA, Incorporated or Two
Ledgemont LLC fail to substantially comply with the TIF
Agreement as determined by the Board of Selectmen.
Declared adopted by voice vote.
ARTICLE 6: APPROPRIATE FOR NEW
ESTABROOK SCHOOL
MOTION: That the Town appropriate $2,600,000 in ad-
dition to the $39,724,248 previously appropriated for the
purpose of paying costs of demolishing the existing Esta-
brook School and constructing, originally equipping and
furnishing a new Estabrook School to be located at 117
Grove Street, including the payment of all costs incidental
TOWN OF LEXINGTON 27
or related thereto (the "Project"), which school facility shall
have an anticipated useful life as an educational facility for
the instruction of school children for at least 50 years, and
for which the Town may be eligible for a grant from the
Massachusetts School Building Authority ( "MSBA "), said
amount to be expended under the direction of the Perma-
nent Building Committee. To meet this appropriation the
Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is
authorized to borrow said amount under M.G.L. Chapter
44, or pursuant to any other enabling authority. The Town
acknowledges that the MSBA's grant program is a non -
entitlement, discretionary program based on need, as de-
termined by the MSBA, and any project costs the Town
incurs in excess of any grant approved by and received from
the MSBA shall be the sole responsibility of the Town;
provided further that any grant that the Town may receive
from the MSBA for the Project shall not exceed the lesser
of (1) thirty -seven and twenty -seven hundredths percent
(37.27 %) of eligible, approved project costs, as determined
by the MSBA, or (2) the total maximum grant amount de-
termined by the MSBA; and that the amount of borrowing
authorized pursuant to this vote shall be reduced by any
grant amount set forth in the project Funding Agreement
that may be executed between the Town and the MSBA.
Declared adopted by more than the necessary two- thirds.
ARTICLE 9: AMEND NON - CRIMINAL
DISPOSITION BYLAW (CONSERVATION
COMMISSION FINE SCHEDULE)
MOTION: That Chapter 1, paragraph 1 -6.13 of the Code of
the Town of Lexington be amended by repealing the sub-
section thereof labeled "Chapter 145, Conservation Com-
mission" and substituting therefore the following: "Chapter
145 Conservation Commission Fine schedule: $100 per
violation'.
Adopted Unanimously.
ARTICLE 7:APPROPRIATE FOR AUTHORIZED
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
MOTION: That this article be indefinitely postponed.
Unanimously,4dopted.
ARTICLE 4: APPROPRIATE TO POST
EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE LIABILITY FUND
MOTION: That $500,000 be appropriated to the Town of
Lexington Post Employment Insurance Liability Fund, as
established by Chapter 317 of the Acts of 2002, and that to
meet this appropriation $500,000 be raised in the tax levy.
Declared not adopted.
28 2013 Annual Report
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Special Town 11i ski _a n� . I previous page
ARTICLE 2: AMEND FY 2013 OPERATING, ENTERPRISE
FUND AND COMMUNITY PRESERVATION BUDGETS
MOTION: a)That the appropriations authorized under Ar-
ticle 4 of the 2012 Annual Town Meeting be amended as
follows and that said amounts be raised in the tax levy:
Line Item
Description
From
To
2110
Contributory Retirement
$4,205,537
$5,205,537
2160
Property & Liability
Insurance
$630,000
$645,000
3100 -3500
DPW — October Storm
$-
$200,000
b) That the appropriations authorized under Article 5(a) of
the 2012 Annual Town Meeting for the current fiscal year's
water enterprise fund be amended as follows:
Description
From
To
MWRA Assessment
$5,153,351
$5,145,927
c) That the appropriations authorized under Article 5(b) of
the 2012 Annual Town Meeting for the current fiscal year's
wastewater enterprise fund be amended as follows:
Description
From
To
MWRA Assessment
$7,032,394
$6,954,177
d) That the reserve for appropriation from estimated receipts
as recommended by the Community reservation Commit-
tee under Article 8 of the 2012 Annual Town Meeting be
amended as follows:
Description
From
To
Unbudgeted Reserve
$2,984,100
$3,145,607
AMENDMENT: The `To' amount for Line Item 2110, Con-
tributory Retirement, be changed from $5,205,537 to
$5,905,537.
Declared not adopted.
Article 2 declared adopted by voice vote.
ARTICLE 3: ESTABLISH AND APPROPRIATE
TO SPECIFIED STABILIZATION FUNDS
MOTION: That a Capital Projects /Debt Service Reserve/
Building Renewal Stabilization Fund be created in ac-
cordance with MGL Chapter 40, Section 5B, and that
$1,600,000 be appropriated to such Fund, and to meet
this appropriation $1,600,000 be raised in the tax levy.
That $4,794 be appropriated to the Transportation De-
mand Management /Public Transportation Stabilization
Fund, and to meet this appropriation $4,794 be transferred
from the TDM special revenue account.
Declared adopted by more than the necessary two- thirds.
ARTICLE 5: ESTABROOK SCHOOL
ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS
MOTION: That the Town appropriate $1,500,000 for street,
drainage, intersection and sidewalk improvements to Grove
Street and Robinson Road in connection with the con-
struction of the new Estabrook School, and to meet this
appropriation $1,500,000 be raised from the general fund
unreserved fund balance.
Adopted unanimously.
ARTICLE 10: TOWN MEETING
ELECTRONIC VOTING BYLAW
MOTION: That Chapter 118 of the Code of the Town of
Lexington be amended as set forth below, and further that
non - substantive changes to the numbering of this bylaw be
permitted in order that it be in compliance with the num-
bering format of the Code of the Town of Lexington.
Delete Section 118 -17 in its entirety and replace with the
following:
Section 118 -17. Voting.
A. Voting in Town Meeting shall be by:
1) voices of the members, or
2) a counted vote by:
a) an electronically and display system used:
i) By itself to reflect the vote, or
ii) in conjunction with a voice vote as authorized
herein ( "the electronic system'), or
b) members standing, or
c) writing, or
d) roll-call poll.
B. Vote taken by voices of the members:
1) Whenever only a majority vote is required, the Mod-
erator shall first announce the vote as it appears to him/
her by the sound. If the Moderator is unable to decide
by the sound of the voices, or if the announcement is
thereupon doubted by 20 or more members rising in
their places for that purpose, the Moderator shall, with-
out debate, order a counted vote.
2) Whenever a two- thirds vote is required by statute, any-
thing in the By -Laws, or other authority, such vote may
be declared as such by the Moderator as it appears to
him /her by the sound and be recorded as such by the
Town Clerk upon such declaration, provided, howev-
er, that if the announcement is thereupon doubted by
seven or more members rising in their places for that
purpose, a counted vote shall be taken.
C. Electronic system:
1) After a public hearing, the Moderator, in consultation
with the Board of Selectmen, and the Town Clerk, is
authorized to define operating rules governing the use
of the electronic system. Beyond addressing the general
procedures for operating the electronic system, these
rules shall include, but not be limited to, procedures for:
a) Challenging a vote
Special Town Meetingconfinued from previous page
b) Enhancing the security and integrity of the voting 5)
2)
3)
4)
process
c) Testing of the electronic system every time it is
started, and
d) A physical record of the results of each electronic
vote being provided to the Town Clerk immedi-
ately following each electronic vote.
Use of the electronic system and its corresponding op-
erating rules must be authorized by a two- thirds major-
ity vote of Town Meeting.
a) Such authorization may occur at a session of any
Town Meeting, but must occur before the electron-
ic system is used.
b) (Such authorization shall remain in effect unless
challenged by 40 or more members rising in their
places for that purpose or substantive change(s) of
the rules are defined by the Moderator following
the process of C(1). In either event, authorization
for use of the electronic system must again be put
to a two- thirds majority vote of Town Meeting.
At the Moderator's discretion or at the request of 20 or
more members rising in their places for that purpose,
the vote on any motion shall be taken by use of the
electronic system.
Votes taken using the electronic system shall be dis-
played to Town Meeting Members in their places and
the public before the Moderator announces the vote.
The display shall minimally show:
a) A short form with the final tally of "yes ", "no ", "ab-
stain', and missing votes when the electronic vote is
accompanied by a voice vote, or
b) A long -form listing each Town Meeting Member's
name, or an abbreviation that is unique among
members of that Town Meeting, his /her precinct,
his /her "yes ", "no ", "abstain ", or lack of vote and the
final tally of the votes by those same categories.
At the Moderator's discretion or at the request of 20
or more members rising in their places for that pur-
pose, the long -form listing of subsection C(4)(b) shall
be used even if the electronic vote is accompanied by a
voice vote.
TOWN OF LEXINGTON 2
Votes taken using the electronic system in conjunction
with a voice vote shall be determined by the results re-
ported by the electronic system.
D. Standing Vote
1) At the Moderator's discretion or at the request of 40 or
more members rising in their places for that purpose,
the vote on any motion shall be taken by use of a stand-
ing vote.
2) The Moderator may at any time during Town Meeting
before the first standing vote appoint tellers to make
and return the count of any standing vote during that
Town Meeting.
E. Vote taken in writing or by poll. At the Moderator's dis-
cretion or at the request of 50 or more members rising in
their places for that purpose, the vote on any motion shall
be taken:
1) In writing on a list by precinct, and for members -at -large
on a list of such members, upon which each member
shall record his /her vote and affix his /her signature; or
2) By a roll-call poll of the meeting by the Town Clerk.
F. Record of votes:
1) If Subsection E(1) above is used, the signed lists shall con-
stitute the official vote of the meeting, a permanent public
record of which shall be maintained by the Town Clerk.
2) A record of the vote taken by the electronic system or
in the manner specified in Subsection E(1) or E(2)
above shall be made available electronically to the pub-
lic within 24 hours of the vote. The record shall disclose
how each Town Meeting member voted.
G. When a motion is readily divisible, it shall be divided
and the vote upon each part taken separately, provided the
Moderator deems the division beneficial or at the request of
25 or more members rising in their places for that purpose.
Motion to Indefinitely Post
onelArticle 10 Adopted.
Special Town Meeting dissolved at 11:30 p.m.
Annual Town Election -March 4, 2013
Total of 21,654 registered voters eligible to vote as of February 12, 2013.
PCT1
PCT2
PCT3
PCT4
PCT5
PCT6
PCT7
PCT8
PCT9
Total
Total Reg.
2,119
2,510
2,132
2,489
2,629
2,511
2,442
2,393
2,429
21,654
Democrat
846
1,042
819
1,012
973
953
904
916
853
8,318
Republican
189
211
220
228
295
316
233
229
256
2,177
Unenrolled
1,078
1,248
1,085
1,242
1,357
1,237
1,296
1,239
1,315
11,097
All Others
1 61
91
81
71
41
51
91
91
51
62
PCT 1
PCT 2
PCT 3
PCT 4
PCT 5
PCT 6
PCT 7
PCT 8
PCT 9
TOTAL
TOTALVOTERS
2,119
2,510
2,132
2,489
2,629
2,511
2,442
2,393
2,429
21,654
Total Votes
147
196
127
278
183
277
271
169
263
1,911
Percent
7%
8%
6%
11%
7%
11%
11%
7%
11%
9%
SELECTMEN (Vote forTWQ for THREEYears)
TOTAL
DEBORAH N. MAUGER
1,439
JOSEPH N.PATO
1,251
All Others
7
Blanks
1125
MODERATOR (Vote for ONE; for ONEYear)
TOTAL
DEBORAH J. BROWN
1,482
All Others
1
Blanks
428
SCHOOL COMMITTEE (Vote forTWQ; forTHREE Years)
TOTAL
ALESSANDRO A. ALLESSANDRINI
1,280
MARGARET E. COPPE
1,322
All Others
14
Blanks
1,206
PLANNING BOARD (Vote for ONE; forTHREE Years)
TOTAL
NANCY CORCORAN -RONCH ETTI
1,138
RICHARD F. MCDONOUGH
429
All Others
10
Blanks
334
Annual Town Electionconfinued from previous page
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS
PRECINCT 1 —Seven for Three Years
PRECINCT 2 —Seven for Three Years; One for Two Years; One for One Year
Total
Total
*JONATHAN G. COLE
90
Jon D. Armstrong
18
*BRIAN E. HEFFERNAN
85
Timothy Benson
1
*TANG JEON
81
Joseph Caruso
1
*JANET M. KERN
94
Emily Hannon
1
*ERIC JAY MICHELSON
102
Amanda Ting
1
*BARRY E. SAMPSON
96
William Toth
1
*Hongbin Luo
44
All Others
0
elected for: *3 ears; * *2 ears; #1 year
Blanks
Blanks
414
elected for *3 years
Blanks
PRECINCT 2 —Seven for Three Years; One for Two Years; One for One Year
PRECINCT 3 —Seven for Three Years; One for Two Years
Total
Total
*KATHRYN MAYES FIELDS
119
*LAUREL CARPENTER
121
*RITA B. GOLDBERG
125
*RICKI PAPPO
117
*KAREN R. LONGETEIG
117
Susan London
10
*MICHAEL J.O'SULLIVAN
116
Jonathan Kutrubes
1
* *JENNIFER M. VOGELZANG
115
Scott Ludwig
1
*BETSEYWEISS
128
Kenneth Shine
1
#JASON E. BRESSNER
109
All Others
0
elected for: *3 ears; * *2 ears; #1 year
Blanks
684
PRECINCT 3 —Seven for Three Years; One for Two Years
PRECINCT 4 —Seven for Three Years
Total
Total
*BENJAMIN J. COHEN
69
*CYNTHIA PILTCH
76
*NANCY L. HUBERT
79
*FRANKLIN E. SMITH
78
*JEANNE K. KRIEGER
95
*KEVIN JOHNSON
74
* *BETH J. MASTERMAN
62
Andrew Lin
1
*GLENN P. PARKER
70
All Others
0
elected for: *3 ears; * *2 years
Blanks
412
PRECINCT 4 —Seven for Three Years
PRECINCT 5 —Seven for Three Years; One for One Year
Total
Total
*NYLES NATHAN BARNERT
112
*SANDRA J. SHAW
129
MICHAEL P. BOUDETT
95
MELANIE I. BLOWER
62
*SCOTT F. BURSON
126
JUDITH M. BOXER
99
MARGARET B. HEITZ
83
*LAURA J. HUSSONG
112
*CHARLES W. LAMB
130
*MOLLY HARDING NYE
159
*SUSAN A. MCLEISH
126
All Others
0
elected for *3 years
186
Blanks
713
PRECINCT 5 —Seven for Three Years; One for One Year
PRECINCT 6 —Seven for Three Years; One for Two Years; One for One
Total
Total
*JEFFREY J.CRAMPTON
99
*JEROLD S. MICHELSON
110
*IRENE M. DONDLEY
112
*M. MASHATRABER
110
*MARILYN M. FENOLLOSA
101
#SAATVIK AHLUWALIA
90
*ANDREW J.FRIEDLICH
116
*GINNAJOHNSON
113
*DAWN E. MCKENNA
176
All Others
0
elected for *3 years; #1 year
I Blanks
613
PRECINCT 6 —Seven for Three Years; One for Two Years; One for One
PRECINCT 7 —Seven for Three Years
Total
Total
*PAUL CHERNICK
139
*MARGARET L. COUNTS -KLEBE
163
* *BRIAN P. KELLEY
134
*FREDERIC S. JOHNSON
159
*ANN M. KELLY
165
HENGAMEH M.TARAZ
108
*TRISHA P. KENNEALY
181
Mark Sandeen
2
*DAWN E. MCKENNA
176
Howard Levingston
1
#MICHAEL P. SEGAL
126
Loretta Porter
1
*DEBORAH STROD
186
All Others
0
Blanks
952
elected for: *3 years; * *2 years; #1 year
Blanks
PRECINCT 7 —Seven for Three Years
PRECINCT 8 —Seven for Three Years
Total
Total
*MARY BURNELL
152
*MARY C. HAMILTON
173
*PATRICIA ELEN COSTELLO
152
PAUL J. RUBIN
113
*CATHERINE WOODWARD
GILL
159
*GEOFFREY G. XIAO
166
*JOYCE A. MILLER
160
Stacey Hamilton
1
*GEORGE A. BURNELL
132
David Needham
1
*ANDREI RADULESCU -BANU
112
All Others
0
elected for *3 years
Blanks
688
PRECINCT 8 —Seven for Three Years
PRECINCT 9 —Seven for Three Years
Total
Total
*MARGARET S. ENDERS
125
*WILLIAM A. RIBICH
108
*DAVID C. HORTON
137
Amy Newmark
2
*ALAN MAYER LEVINE
127
Robert Bacon
1
*MELINDA M. WALKER
117
Sonia Demarta
1
*TIMOTHY Y. DUNN
108
Robert Heingartner
1
*ANDREI RADULESCU -BANU
112
All Others
0
elected for *3 years
107
Blanks
344
PRECINCT 9 —Seven for Three Years
Total
Total
*VICTORIA LAWRENCE BLIER
128
*JANET M. PERRY
150
*RODNEY COLE
113
RICHARD SCHAYE
85
*MARGARET E. COPPE
145
MARKVITUNIC
97
*THOMAS 0. FENN
135
Francine Stieglitz
2
JESSE F. SEGOVIA
83
Philip Byrne
1
*JOHN MAZERALL
126
Jack Mroczkowski
1
*CHRISTINA M. MURRAY
107
William Sweeney
1
All Others
0
elected for *3 years
Blanks
667
Special Town Meeting Minutes —March 18, 2013
The March 18, 2013 Special Town Meeting was called to
order by Moderator Deborah Brown at 7:39 p.m., Margery
M. Battin Hall, Cary Memorial Building. A quorum of 181
members present.
ARTICLE 1: REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS,
OFFICERS, COMMITTEES
Report of the Community Preservation Committee —
received and placed on file.
Adopted Unanimously.
Report of the Capital Expenditures Committee received
& placed on file.
Adopted Unanimously.
Report of the Appropriation Committee received &
placed on file.
Adopted Unanimously.
ARTICLE 2: LAND PURCHASE OFF MARRETT ROAD
MOTION: That (a) the Selectmen be authorized to purchase,
take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire for preserva-
tion of historic resources purposes any fee, easement or other
interest in all or any part of land shown as lots 63A and 63B
Name
Pct
Vote
Michael J. Barrett
AL
Absent
Deborah J. Brown
AL
Abstain
Norman P. Cohen
AL
Yes
Donna M. Hooper
AL
Abstain
Jay R. Kaufman
AL
Absent
Peter C. J. Kelley
AL
Yes
Hank Manz
AL
Yes
Deborah N. Mauger
AL
Yes
Joseph N. Pato
AL
Yes
Joel A. Adler
1
Yes
Nancy M. Adler
1
Yes
John C. Bartenstein
1
Yes
Jean W. Cole
1
Yes
Jonathan G. Cole
1
Yes
Robert W. Cunha
1
Yes
Eric Eid- Reiner
1
Yes
Colin R. Hamilton
1
Yes
Brian E. Heffernan
1
Yes
lang Jeon
1
Absent
Janet M. Kern
1
Yes
Hongbin Luo
1
Yes
Eric J. Michelson
1
Yes
Joseph S. Rancatore
1
Yes
Marc Joseph Randazzo
1
Yes
John F. Rossi
1
Yes
on Assessors' Property Map 31, now or formerly of Trust-
ees of the Supreme Council of the Ancient Accepted Scot-
tish Rite of Free Masonry on such terms and conditions as
the Selectmen may determine; that the sum of 810,950,000
be appropriated for such land acquisition, and that to raise
such amount, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board
of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $7,390,000 under
M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7(3), as amended, or under
M.G.L. Chapter 44B, as amended, or any other enabling
authority, and $3,560,000 be raised in the tax levy; (b) that
$115,000 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserve of
the Community Preservation Fund for debt service and re-
lated borrowing costs of the Community Preservation Fund
for fiscal year 2014; and (c) $147,500 be appropriated from
the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Community Preservation
Fund for site surveys, legal expenses and other related ac-
quisition costs.
With more than 50 people rising in support, Moderator
Brown ruled for a call of the roll for the vote on Article 2,
taken as follows:
Carol J. Sampson
1
Yes
Samuel Berman
3
Yes
Robert N. Cohen
4
Absent
Barry E. Sampson
1
Yes
Michael D. Bliss
3
Yes
Thomas R. Diaz
4
Yes
MaryAnn Stewart
1
Yes
Bonnie E. Brodner
3
Yes
Peter David Enrich
4
Yes
Judith L. Zabin
1
Yes
Benjamin J. Cohen
3
Yes
Jill I. Hai
4
Yes
Albert P. Zabin
1
Yes
Dan H. Fenn, Jr.
3
Yes
Laura J. Hussong
4
Yes
S. Bijan Afshartous
2
Yes
Shirley Rauson Frawley
3
Yes
Beverly Kelley
4
Yes
Jason E. Bressner
2
Yes
Michelle Goddard
3
Yes
Charles W. Lamb
4
Yes
Laurel Carpenter
2
Yes
Steven P. Heinrich
3
Yes
Ellen Jo McDonald
4
Yes
Marian A. 0. Cohen
2
Yes
Nancy L. Hubert
3
Yes
Susan A. McLeish
4
Yes
Kathryn Mayes Fields
2
Yes
Kevin Johnson
3
Yes
Paul Miniutti
4
Yes
Rita B. Goldberg
2
Absent
Arthur Katz
3
Yes
Molly Harding Nye
4
Yes
Kenneth M. Kreutziger
2
Yes
Jeanne K. Krieger
3
Yes
John M. Patrick
4
Absent
Paul H. Lapointe
2
Yes
Rosemary Donnis Levy
3
Yes
Gerald Paul
4
Yes
Peter B. Lee
2
Yes
Beth J. Masterman
3
Yes
Vincent J. Pisegna
4
Abstain
Susan Leigh London
2
Yes
Patrick R. Mehr
3
Yes
Sandra J. Shaw
4
Absent
Karen R Longeteig
2
Absent
Judith L. Pappo
3
Yes
Ruth S. Thomas
4
Yes
Andrew McAleer
2
Yes
Glenn P. Parker
3
Yes
Saatvik Ahluwalia
5
Yes
Michael McGuirk
2
Yes
Cynthia Piltch
3
Yes
David E. Burns
5
Absent
Richard L. Neumeier
2
Yes
Robert Rotberg
3
Yes
Nancy Corcoran- Ronchetti
5
Yes
Barry E. Orenstein
2
Yes
Franklin E. Smith
3
Yes
Jeffrey J. Crampton
5
Absent
Michael J. O'Sullivan
2
Yes
Margaret B. Storch
3
Yes
Irene M. Dondley
5
Yes
Ricki Pappo
2
Yes
Alessandro A. Alessandrini
4
Yes
Elaine Dratch
5
Yes
James M. Shaw
2
Yes
Lisa A. Baci
4
Absent
Marilyn M. Fenollosa
5
Yes
Jennifer M. Vogelzang
2
Yes
Nyles Nathan Barnert
4
Yes
Andrew J. Friedlich
5
Yes
Betsey Weiss
2
Yes
Gloria J. Bloom
4
Yes
Anthony G. Galaitsis
5
Yes
James S. Wilson
2
Yes
Scott F. Burson
4
Yes
John Hayward
5
Yes
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Ginna Johnson
5
Yes
Dawn E. McKenna
6
Yes
Elizabeth Anne Sarles
7
Yes
Narain D. Bhatia
9
Abstain
Taylor M Lahiff
5
Yes
Jane Pagett
6
Yes
Thomas J. Wanderer
7
Yes
Victoria Lawrence Blier
9
Yes
James R. Lowry
5
Yes
Ann S. Redmon
6
Yes
Geoffrey G. Yesiao
7
Yes
Richard L. Canale
9
Yes
Richard F. McDonough
5
Yes
Frank Sandy
6
Yes
Robert M. Avallone
8
Yes
Jeanne P. Canale
9
Yes
Jerold S. Michelson
5
Yes
Edith Sandy
6
Yes
Larry N. Belvin
8
Yes
Helen L. Cohen
9
Yes
Marc A. Saint Louis
5
Yes
Michael P. Segal
6
Yes
Diane M. Biglow
8
Yes
Rodney Cole
9
Absent
Sam Silverman
5
Yes
Deborah Strod
6
Absent
Margaret Bradley
8
Yes
Margaret E. Coppe
9
Yes
Lisa L. Smith
5
Yes
Marsha E. Baker
7
Yes
Timothy Y. Dunn
8
Yes
Thomas 0. Fenn
9
Yes
M. Masha Traber
5
Yes
Elizabeth DeMille Barnett
7
Yes
Margaret S. Enders
8
Yes
Mollie K. Garberg
9
Yes
Ephraim Weiss
5
Yes
Donald 0. Benson
7
Yes
Charles Hornig
8
No
Janice A Kennedy
9
Yes
David G. Williams
5
Yes
George A. Burnell
7
Yes
David C. Horton
8
Yes
William P. Kennedy
9
Yes
Suzanne D. Abair
6
Yes
Mary Burnell
7
Yes
Mary U. Hosmer
8
Absent
Mark P. Maguire
9
Yes
Osman Babson
6
Yes
Patricia Elen Costello
7
Yes
Noah J. Kaufman
8
Yes
Wendy Manz
9
No
Todd J. Cataldo
6
Yes
James W. Courtemanche
7
Yes
Stewart G. Kennedy
8
Yes
Lisa J. Mazerall
9
Yes
Paul Chernick
6
Yes
Catherine Woodward Gill
7
Yes
Ingrid H. Klimoff
8
Abstain
John Mazerall
9
Yes
Margaret L. Counts -Klebe
6
Yes
James E. Goell
7
Absent
Alan Mayer Levine
8
Yes
Leo P. McSweeney
9
Yes
Bebe H. Fallick
6
Yes
Thomas V. Griffiths
7
Yes
Richard A. Michelson
8
Abstain
Christina M. Murray
9
Yes
Edmund C. Grant
6
Absent
Mary C. Hamilton
7
Yes
James A. Osten
8
Yes
Janet A. Perry
9
Yes
Jonathan A. Himmel
6
Yes
Pam Hoffman
7
Yes
Andre Radulescu -Banu
8
Yes
Lisah S. Rhodes
9
Yes
Frederic S. Johnson
6
Yes
David G. Kanter
7
Yes
William A. Ribich
8
Yes
Justine A. Wirtanen
9
Absent
Morton G. Kahan
6
Yes
Raul Marques - Pascual
7
Yes
Jessie Steigerwald
8
Yes
David L. Kaufman
6
Yes
Fred H. Martin
7
Yes
Shirley H. Stolz
8
Yes
Brian P. Kelley
6
Yes
Joyce A. Miller
7
Yes
Melinda M. Walker
8
Yes
Ann M. Kelly
6
Yes
Benjamin L. Moroze
7
Yes
Weidong Wang
8
Yes
Trisha P. Kennealy
6
Yes
John D. Pompeo
7
Yes
Alice J. Adler
9
Yes
Precinct/Vote
Yes
No
Abstain
Absent
Total
1
20
0
0
1
21
2
19
0
0
2
21
3
21
0
0
0
21
4
16
0
1
4
21
5
19
0
0
2
21
6
19
0
0
2
21
7
20
0
0
1
21
8
17
1
2
1
21
9
17
1
1
2
21
AL
5
0
2
2
9
173
2
6
17
198
Declared adopted by more than the necessary two— thirds vote.
Special Town Meeting dissolved at 9:24 p.m.
March 18, 2013 Annual Town Meeting
The first of eight sessions of the 2013 Annual Town Meet-
ing was called to order by Moderator Deborah Brown at
7:30 p.m., Margery M. Battin Hall, Cary Memorial Build-
ing. A quorum of 181 members present. The Lexington
Minute Men Company, accompanied by the William Dia-
mond Fife and Drum Corp, posted the colors.
Town Clerk Donna M. Hooper read the warrant until
waived. The Town Clerk then read the Constable's Return.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m. until completion
of the March 18, 2013 Special Town Meeting, following
which at 9:25 p.m. the Moderator called the Annual Town
MeetinLx back to order.
ARTICLE 2: ELECTION OF DEPUTY
MODERATOR AND REPORTS OFTOWN
BOARDS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
MOTION: That Rod Cole be approved as Deputy Modera-
tor.
Adopted Unanimously.
ARTICLE 21: APPROPRIATE TO STABILIZATION FUND
MOTION: That this article be indefinitely postponed.
Adopted Unanimously.
ARTICLE 27: APPROVE TOWN SEAL
MOTION: That the Town reaffirm the 1934 vote to approve
the town seal as established at that time.
ARTICLE 28: AMEND GENERAI, BYLAWS —
TOWN MEETING WARRANT
MOTION: That this article be indefinitely postponed
Adopted Unanimously.
ARTICLE 30: AMEND GENERAI, BYLAWS TREES
MOTION: That Chapter 120 of the Code of the Town of
Lexington be amended as set forth in the Article, and fur-
ther that non - substantive changes to the numbering of this
bylaw be permitted in order that it be in compliance with
the numbering format of the Code of Lexington.
Motion Adopted.
March 20, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013
Annual Town Meeting
The second session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting was
called to order by Moderator Deborah Brown at 7:30 p.m.,
Margery M. Baffin Hall, Cary Memorial Building. A quo-
rum of 166 members present.
ARTICLE 2: ELECTION OF DEPUTY
MODERATOR AND REPORTS OFTOWN
BOARDS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
Report of the Town Manager— received and placed on file.
Adopted Unanimously.
Town Manager Carl F. Valente recognized newly hired
staff and reported the recognition of Public Works Director
William Hadley by the American Public Works Adminis-
tration as one of the top ten Directors of the Year.
Report of the Planning Board on Article 34— received and
placed on file.
Adopted Unanimously.
ARTICLE 33: CLIMATE CHANGE RESOLUTION
MOTION: Resolved: That the Town (a) consider climate
change in all appropriate decisions and planning processes;
(b) take action to prepare for the impacts of a changing cli-
mate; (c) reduce greenhouse gas emissions; (d) develop and
implement a comprehensive climate action plan; all with
the goal of making Lexington a truly sustainable commu-
nity. Motion Adopted.
ARTICLE 29: AMEND GENERAL BYLAWS —
CONTRACTS AND DEEDS (Solar Energy Purchasing)
MOTION: That Section 32 -4 of Chapter 32 of the Code
of the Town of Lexington be amended by adding after
the words "Community television services 10" the words
"Leases, licenses, power purchase agreements, agreements
for payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs), and/or other agree-
ments for the purpose of installing solar energy facilities
and purchasing solar electricity 20 "; and further that non -
substantive changes to the numbering of this bylaw be per-
mitted in order that it be in compliance with the numbering
format of the Code of Lexington. Adopted Unanimously.
ARTICLE 34: AMEND ZONING BYLAW
MOTION: That the Zoning By -Laws of the Town be
amended as set forth in the motion attached to the report
of the Planning Board on this article, a copy of which is on
file with the Town Clerk and the Planning Board, and fur-
ther that non - substantive changes to the numbering of this
bylaw be permitted in order that it be in compliance with
the numbering format of the Code of Lexington.
Motion from Planning Board Report
Move that the Zoning Bylaw, Chapter 135 of the Code of
the Town of Lexington, be amended as follows:
1) Delete in their entireties the following provisions of
the existing Zoning By -law:
Article I Purpose, Districts and Authority
Article II Definitions
I�
Annual i n continued from previous page
Article III Administration and Enforcement Wetland Protection District at Hobbs Brook Basin
Article IV Permitted Uses and Development 4) And further that non - substantive changes to the num-
Standards (includes Table 1) bering of this bylaw be permitted in order that it be in
Article V Supplementary Use Regulations, compliance with the numbering format of the Code of
Residential Uses Lexington.
Article VI
Nonconforming Situations
Article VII
Dimensional Controls
Article VIII
Special Zoning Districts
Article IX
Special Permit Residential Devel
opments
Article X
Landscaping, Transition and
Screening
Article XI
Off - Street Parking and Loading
Article XII
Traffic
Article XIII
Signs
Article XIV
Outdoor Lighting
Article XV
Wireless Communication Facilities
Article XVI
Dead End Streets and Drives
Table 2
Schedule of Dimensional Controls
2) Substitute the
following provisions in the attached
document entitled "Chapter 135 Zoning" and dated
March 20,2013:
Section 135 -1.0
Purpose and Authority
Section 135 -2.0
Districts
Section 135 -3.0
Use Regulations
Section 135 -4.0
Dimensional Controls
Section 135 -5.0
General Regulations
Section 135 -6.0
Special Regulations
Section 135 -7.0
Special District Regulations
Section 135 -8.0
Nonconforming Uses and Structures
Section 135 -9.0
Administration and Procedures
Section 135 -10.0
Definitions
3) Modify the 2012 Zoning Map (incorporating amend-
ments through Town Meeting 2012) with its existing
district boundaries as follows:
a) Remove the RM Districts and rezone them as follows:
RM -1 Massachusetts Avenue and Woburn Street to RS
RM -2 Waltham Street &Worthen Road to RS
RM -3 Emerson Garden Road and Maple Street to RO
RM -4 Worthen Road, near Bedford Street to RS
RM -5 Shirley Street, at end to RS
RM -6 Concord Avenue, near intersection of
Waltham Street to RO
RM -7 Waltham Street, Vynebrooke Village to RS
RM -8 Woburn Street, near intersection of Lowell
Street to RO
b) Remove the following overlay districts:
Wetland Protection District at Maple Street, the Great
Meadows
Wetland Protection District at Concord Avenue, Radio
Towers
Motion Declared Adopted by more than the necessary two -
tbirds vote.
ARTICLE 32: AMEND GENERAL
BYLAWS— ELECTRONIC VOTING
MOTION: That Chapter 118 of the Code of the Town of
Lexington be amended as set forth below, and further that
non - substantive changes to the numbering of this bylaw be
permitted in order that it be in compliance with the num-
bering format of the Code of the Town of Lexington:
Delete Section 118 -17 in its entirety and replace it with the
following:
Section 118-17. Voting.
A.Voting in Town Meeting shall be by:
1) voices of the members, or
2) a counted vote by:
a) an electronic tally and display system used:
i) By itself to reflect the vote, or
ii) In conjunction with a voice vote, as authorized
herein ( "the electronic system'), or
b) members standing, or
c) writing, or
d) roll-call poll
B. Vote taken by voices of the members:
1) Whenever only a majority vote is required, the Mod-
erator shall first announce the vote as it appears to him/
her by the sound. If the Moderator is unable to de-
cide by the sound of the voices, or if the announcement
is thereupon doubted by 20 or more members rising
in their places for that purpose, the Moderator shall,
without debate, order a counted vote.
2) Whenever a two- thirds vote is required by statute, any-
thing in the By -Laws, or other authority, such vote may
be declared as such by the Moderator as it appears to
him /her by the sound and be recorded as such by the
Town Clerk upon such declaration, provided, howev-
er, that if the announcement is thereupon doubted by
seven or more members rising in their places for that
purpose, a counted vote shall be taken.
C. Electronic system:
1) After a public hearing, the Moderator, in consultation
with the Board of Selectmen, and the Town Clerk, is
authorized to define operating rules governing the use
of the electronic system. Beyond addressing the general
36 2013 Report
Annual Town Meetingconfinued from previous page
procedures for operating the electronic system, these
rules shall include, but not be limited to, procedures for:
a) Challenging a vote, 2)
b) Enhancing the security and integrity of the voting
process
c) Testing of the electronic system every time it is
started, and
d) A physical record of the results of each electronic
vote being provided to the Town Clerk immedi-
ately following each electronic vote.
2) Use of the electronic system and its corresponding op-
erating rules must be authorized by a two- thirds major-
ity vote of Town Meeting.
a) Such authorization may occur at a session of any
Town Meeting, but must occur before the electron-
ic system is used.
b) Such authorization shall remain in effect unless
3)
4)
5)
challenged by 40 or more members rising in their
places for that purpose or substantive change(s) of
the rules are defined by the Moderator following
the process of C(1). In either event, authorization
for use of the electronic system must again be put
to a two- thirds majority vote of Town Meeting.
At the Moderator's discretion or at the request of 20 or
more members rising in their places for that purpose,
the vote on any motion shall be taken by use of the
electronic system.
Votes taken using the electronic system shall be dis-
played to Town Meeting Members in their places and
the public before the Moderator announces the vote.
The display shall minimally show:
a) A short form with the final tally of "yes ", "no ", "ab-
stain', and missing votes when the electronic vote is
accompanied by a voice vote, or
b) A long -form listing each Town Meeting Member's
name, or an abbreviation that is unique among
members of that Town Meeting, his /her precinct,
his /her "yes ", "no ", "abstain ", or lack of vote and the
final tally of the votes by those same categories.
At the Moderator's discretion or at the request of
20 or more members rising in their places for that
purpose, the long -form listing of subsection C(4)
(b) shall be used even if the electronic vote is ac-
companied by a voice vote.
Votes taken using the electronic system in conjunction
with a voice vote shall be determined by the results re-
ported by the electronic system.
D. Standing Vote
1) At the Moderator's discretion or at the request of 40 or
more members rising in their places for that purpose, the
vote on any motion shall be taken by use of a standing
vote.
The Moderator may at any time during Town Meeting
before the first standing vote appoint tellers to make
and return the count of any standing vote during that
Town Meeting.
E. Vote taken in writing or by poll. At the Moderator's dis-
cretion or at the request of 50 or more members rising in
their places for that purpose, the vote on any motion shall
be taken:
1) In writing on a list by precinct, and for members -at -large
on a list of such members, upon which each member
shall record his /her vote and affix his /her signature; or
2) By a roll-call poll of the meeting by the Town Clerk.
F. Record of votes:
1) If Subsection E(1) above is used, the signed lists shall
constitute the official vote of the meeting, a permanent
public record of which shall be maintained by the Town
Clerk.
2) A record of the vote taken by the electronic system or
in the manner specified in Subsection E(1) or E(2)
above shall be made available electronically to the pub-
lic within 24 hours of the vote. The record shall disclose
how each Town Meeting member voted.
G. When a motion is readily divisible, it shall be divided
and the vote upon each part taken separately, provided the
Moderator deems the division beneficial or at the request of
25 or more members rising in their places for that purpose.
Declared Adopted.
March 27, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013
Annual Town Meeting
The third session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting was
called to order by Moderator Deborah Brown at 7:30 p.m.
Monday, March 27, 2013. A quorum of 166 members present.
ARTICLE 2: ELECTION OF DEPUTY
MODERATOR AND REPORTS OFTOWN
BOARDS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
Report of the Principal of the Minuteman Technical High
School— received and placed on File.
Adopted.
Report of Superintendent Paul Ash — received and placed
on file.
Adopted Unanimously.
Report of the Appropriation Committee received and
placed on file.
Adopted Unanimously
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ARTICLE 31: AMEND GENERAL BYLAWS —
DEMOLITION DELAY BYLAW
MOTION: That Chapter 19 (Buildings, Demolition of) of
the Code of the Town of Lexington be amended by adding
a new section as follows:
§19 -8 Notice of Proposed Inclusion of Building in
Cultural Resources Inventory.
A. Prior to inclusion of a building or portion thereof
in the Cultural Resources Inventory, the Commission
shall provide advance written notice of no less than 21
(twenty -one) days, sent to the address of the owner of
record of said property, as maintained in the Assessor's
Office. Said notice shall include the date of the meeting
at which the Commission will deliberate on inclusion
of said building in the Cultural Resources Inventory.
and further that non - substantive changes to the
numbering of this bylaw be permitted in order that
it be in compliance with the numbering format of
the Code of Lexington.
Adopted.
ARTICLE 26: ESTABLISH QUALIFICATIONS
FORTAX DEFERRALS
MOTION: That the maximum qualifying gross receipts
amount for property tax deferrals under Clause 41A of Sec-
tion 5 of Chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws
and Chapter 190 of the Acts of 2008 be raised to $65,000.
AMENDMENT by Patrick Mehr: The words `$65,000' in the
main motion be replaced with `$75,000'.
NotAdopted
Article 26 DeclaredAdopted Unanimously.
April 1, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013
Annual Town Meeting
The fourth session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting was
called to order by Moderator Deborah Brown at 7:30 p.m.,
Margery Milne Baffin Hall, Cary Memorial Building,
Monday, April 1, 2013. A quorum of 174 present.
While in recess, awards were made for the Sharyn Wong
Chan & Sara Harrington Diversity Awards for cultural di-
versity in Lexington Public Schools.
ARTICLE 2: ELECTION OF DEPUTY
MODERATOR AND REPORTS OFTOWN
BOARDS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
Oral Report of the Cary Lecture Series Committee —re-
ceived and placed on file.
Adopted.
TOWN OF LEXINGTON 37
ARTICLE 3: APPOINTMENTS TO CARY LECTURE SERIES
MOTION: That a committee of three be appointed by the
Moderator to have the charge of the lectures under the wills
of Eliza Cary Farnham and Suzanna E. Cary for the cur-
rent year.
Adopted Unanimously.
ARTICLE 4: APPROPRIATE FY2014 OPERATING BUDGET
MOTION: That the following amounts be appropriated for
the ensuing fiscal year and be raised in the tax levy or from
general revenues of the Town, except where a transfer or
other source is indicated they shall be provided by such
transfer or other source.
Program 1000: Education
1100 Lexington Public Schools
Personal Services
$68,649,329
Expenses
$12,664,634
Total Line Item 1100, Lexington Public Schools
$81,313,963
1200 Regional Schools
$1,474,266
Program 2000: Shared Expenses
2110 Contributory Retirement
$4,805,537
2120 Non - Contributory Retirement
$12,907
2130 Employee Benefits
$23,182,159
2140 Unemployment
$200,000
2150 Workers Compensation* (MGL Ch 40, Sec. 13A & 13C)
$610,915
2160 Property & Liability Insurance
$726,620
2170 Uninsured Losses* (MGL Ch 40, Sec. 13)
$150,000
2200 Debt Service
2210 Principal on Funded Debt
$4,585,443
2220 Interest on Funded Debt
$681,560
2230 Temporary Borrowing
$267,820
2300 Reserve Fund
$900,000
2400 Public Facilities
$9,760,460
Program 3000: Public Works
3100 -3500 DPW Personal Services
$3,406,288
3100 -3500 DPW Expenses
$4,914,629
Program 4000: Public Safety
4100 Law Enforcement Personal Services
$5,452,542
4100 Law Enforcement Expenses
$680,954
4200 Fire Personal Services
$5,065,365
4200 Fire Expenses
$548,500
Program 5000: Culture & Recreation
5100 Library Personal Services
$1,830,037
5100 Library Expenses
$257,677
Program 6000: Human Services
6000 Human Services Personal Services
$509,969
6000 Human Services Expenses
$686,867
Program 7000: Community Development
7100 Comm. Devel. Personal Services
$1,099,724
7100 Comm. Devel. Expenses
$181,953
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Annual Town Meetingconfinued from previous page
7200 Planning Personal Services
$266,876
7200 Planning Expenses
$49,700
7300 Economic Devel. Personal Services
$91,199
7300 Economic Devel. Expenses
$33,550
Program 8000: General Government
8110 Selectmen Personal Services
$127,853
8110 Selectmen Expenses
$92,325
8120 Legal
$410,000
8130 Town Report
$7,500
8210 -8220 Town Manager Personal Services
$613,183
8210 -8220 Town Manager Expenses
$218,150
8230 Salary Transfer Account*
$801,988
8310 Financial Committees
$7,500
8320 Misc. Boards and Committees
$4,500
8330 Public Celebrations Committee
$35,000
8400 Finance Personal Services
$1,263,064
8400 Finance Expenses
$438,945
8500 Town Clerk Personal Services
$310,955
8500 Town Clerk Expenses
$128,775
8600 Information Technology Personal Services
$336,510
8600 1 nformation Technology Expenses
$654,394
$335,000 from the Parking Meter Fund for line -items 3100 -3500 and 4100;
$105,000 from the Cemetery Trust Fund for line item 3100 -3500
$90,000 from the Transportation Demand Management /Public Transportation
Stabilization Fund for Appropriations for line items 6000;
$250,000 from the Avalon Bay School Enrollment Mitigation Stabilization Fund for
line items 1100;
$4,201,709 from Unreserved Fund Balance /Free Cash;
$818,689 from the Water Enterprise Fund;
$450,116 from the Sewer Enterprise Fund; and
$228,600 from the Recreation Enterprise fund.
Items marked with an ( *) are Continuing Balance Accounts.
AMENDMENT by Paul Minutti: To amend line 8500 Town
Clerk Personal Services and Line 8500 Town Clerk
Expenses as follows:8500 Town Clerk Personal Services -
replace `8310,955' with `8305,955' and 8500 Town Clerk
Expenses - replace `8128,775'with `893,775'.
Following a voice vote, the moderator called for a standing
vote on the Minutti amendment, tallied as follows:
Vote /Pct
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
AL
Total
Yes
6
3
2
4
7
4
4
7
7
0
44
No
11
12
13
9
11
15
12
9
9
20
121
Abstain
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
2
On a vote of 44 in favor and 121 opposed, tbeAmendment was
declared NotAdopted.
Article 4 DeclaredAdopted by more than two- thirds vote.
ARTICLE 13: APPROPRIATE FOR SCHOOL
CAPITAL PROJECTS AND EQUIPMENT
MOTION: That the following amounts be appropriated for
the following school capital improvements and that each
amount be raised as indicated:
a) School Technology - $1,213,000 for maintaining and
upgrading the Lexington Public Schools' technol-
ogy systems, including new equipment in connection
therewith and that to meet this appropriation $39,435
be appropriated from the general fund unreserved fund
balance, $445,565 be raised in the tax levy and the Trea-
surer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is
authorized to borrow $728,000 under M.G.L. Chapter
44, Section 7(28) and Section 7(29) or any other en-
abling authority;
b) School Classroom Furniture- $281,031 for the pur-
chase of classroom furniture, and that to meet this ap-
propriation $37,065 be appropriated from the gener-
al fund unreserved fund balance, $832 be transferred
from the unexpended proceeds voted under Article 18b
of the warrant for the 2009 Annual Town Meeting,
$11,469 be transferred from the unexpended proceeds
voted under Article 15b of the 2010 Annual Town
Meeting, $7,182 be transferred from the unexpended
proceeds voted under Article 15d of the 2010 Annual
Town Meeting, $14,927 be transferred from the unex-
pended proceeds voted under Article 12c of the 2011
Annual Town Meeting, 88,169 be transferred from the
unexpended proceeds voted under Article 12b of the
2011 Annual Town Meeting, and the Treasurer, with
the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized
to borrow $201,387 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section
7, or any other enabling authority;
c) Time Clock/Time Reporting System - 830,000 for
implementing a time clock system for the School De-
partment, and that to meet this appropriation $30,000
be appropriated from the general fund unreserved fund
balance.
Motion declared adopted by more than the necessary two -
tbirds vote.
ARTICLE 5: APPROPRIATE FY2014
ENTERPRISE FUND BUDGETS
MOTION:
a) That the Town appropriate the following sums of mon-
ey to operate the Water Division of the Department of
Public Works during fiscal year 2014 under the provi-
sions of M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53F1/2:
Annual Town Meetingconfinued from previous page
Salaries
$667,183
Expenses
$395,200
Debt Service (non- exempt)
$1,260,655
MWRA Assessment
$5,565,492
Total
$7,888,530
MOWN OF LEXINGTON 39
Salaries
$677,799
Expenses
$1,008,041
Debt Service (non- exempt)
$100,000
Total
$1,785,840
Said sum to be funded from recreation receipts and
Said sum to be funded from water receipts and $300,000 $375,000 from retained earnings.
from retained earnings.
b) That the Town appropriate the following sums of mon-
ey to operate the Wastewater (Sewer) Division of the
Department of Public Works during fiscal year 2014
under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section
53F1/2:
Salaries
$292,711
Expenses
$337,100
Debt Service (non- exempt)
$1,131,673
MWRA Assessment
$7,039,266
Total
$8,800,755
Said sum to be funded from wastewater receipts and
$100,000 from retained earnings.
c) That the Town appropriate the following sums of mon-
ey to operate the Recreation Department during fiscal
year 2014 under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44,
Section 53F1/2:
Adopted Unanimously.
ARTICLE 6: APPROPRIATE FOR
SENIOR SERVICE PROGRAM
MOTION: That the Town appropriate $20,000 for the pur-
pose of conducting a Senior Service Program, to be spent
under the direction of the Town Manager; that to meet this
appropriation $20,000 be raised in the tax levy; and that
the Board of Selectmen be authorized to establish rules and
regulations for the conduct of the program.
Adopted Unanimously.
ARTICLE 7: CONTINUE AND APPROVE
DEPARTMENTAL REVOLVING FUNDS
MOTION: That the Town authorize the following revolving
funds for certain Town departments pursuant to the provi-
sions of M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2 for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 2013, as follows:
Revolving
Authorized Representa-
Departmental Receipts
Use of Fund
FY2014
Fund
tive or Board to Spend
Authorization
Building Rental Revolving Fund
Public Facilities Director
Building Rental Fees
Personnel and Expenses Related to the
$405,000
Rental of Facilities
DPW Burial Containers
Public Works Director
Sale of Grave Boxes and Burial Vaults
Program Expenses
$40,000
DPW Compost Operations
Public Works Director
Sale of Compost and Loam, Yard Waste
Personnel, Benefits, Program Expenses
$465,000
Permits
and Capital
PEG Access
Board of Selectmen and
License Fees from Cable TV Providers
CATV contract, equipment and related
$450,000
Town Manager
expenses
Lexington Tree Fund
Board of Selectmen
Gifts, Fees and Fines
Program Expenses
$25,000
Minuteman Household Hazardous
Public Works Director
Fees Paid by Consortium Towns
Program Expenses
$175,000
Waste Program
Health Programs
Health Director
Medicare Reimbursements
Program Expenses
$10,000
Council on Aging Programs
Human Services Director
Program Fees and Gifts
Program Expenses
$100,000
Tourism/ Liberty Ride
Town Manager and Tourism
Liberty Ride Receipts, including ticket sales,
Program Expenses
$290,000
Committee
advertising revenue and charter sales
School Bus Transportation
School Committee
School Bus Fees
Bus Transportation Expenses
$830,000
Regional Cache — Hartwell Avenue
Public Works Director
User Fees from Participating Municipalities
Program Expenses
$20,000
Adopted Unanimously.
ARTICLE 11: APPROPRIATE FOR WATER
SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
MOTION: That the Selectmen are hereby authorized to in-
stall new water mains and replace or clean and line exist-
ing water mains and all incidental costs related thereto in
such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the
Selectmen may determine, subject to the assessment of
betterments or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain,
purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other
interest in land necessary therefor; to appropriate $900,000
for such installation and lining and land acquisition; and
to meet this appropriation $700,000 be appropriated from
Water Retained Earnings and the Treasurer with the ap-
proval of the Board of Selectmen is authorized to borrow
$200,000 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 8(5) or any
other enabling authority; and that the Treasurer, with the
approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to bor-
row all or a portion of such amount from the Massachusetts
Water Resources Authority and in connection therewith to
enter into a loan agreement and/or security agreement.
Adopted Unanimously.
ARTICLE 12: APPROPRIATE FOR WASTEWATER
SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
MOTION: That: (a) the Selectmen are hereby authorized to
install sewer mains and sewerage systems and replacements
thereof, and all incidental costs related thereto in such ac-
cepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the Selectmen
may determine, subject to the assessment of betterments or
otherwise, in accordance with Chapter 504 of the Acts of
1897, and acts in addition thereto and amendment there-
of, or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain, purchase
or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in
land necessary therefor; to appropriate for such installation
and land acquisition the sum of $1,200,000, and to raise
such amount $200,000 be appropriated from Wastewater
Retained Earnings, and the Treasurer with the approval of
the Board of Selectmen is authorized to borrow $1,000,000
under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7(1) or any other en-
abling authority; and that the Treasurer, with the approval
of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow all or
a portion of such amount from the Massachusetts Water
Resources Authority and in connection therewith to enter
into a loan agreement and/or security agreement; and (b)
$100,000 be appropriated for pump station upgrades and
all incidental costs related thereto, and to raise such amount
the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,
is authorized to borrow $100,000 under M.G.L. Chapter
44, Section 7(1) or any other enabling authority.
Adopted Unanimously.
April 3, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013
Annual Town Meeting
The fifth session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting was
called to order by Moderator Deborah Brown at 7:30 p.m.,
Wednesday, April 3, 2013 Margery M. Battin Hall, Cary
Memorial Building. A quorum of 168 present.
ARTICLE 2: ELECTION OF DEPUTY
MODERATOR AND REPORTS OFTOWN
BOARDS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
Report of the Capital Expenditures Committee -e received
and placed on file.
Adopted Unanimously.
Report of the Community Preservation Committee —re-
ceived and placed on file.
Adopted Unanimously.
ARTICLE 8: APPROPRIATE THE FY 2014
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
OPERATING BUDGET AND CPA PROJECTS
MOTION: That the Town hear and act on the report of
the Community Preservation Committee on the FY2014
Community Preservation budget and, pursuant to the rec-
ommendations of the Community Preservation Commit-
tee, take the following actions:
That the Town reserve for appropriation the following
amounts from estimated FY2014 receipts as recommended
by the Community Preservation Committee:
1) $466,996 for the acquisition, creation and preservation
of open space excluding land for recreational use;
2) $466,996 for the acquisition, preservation, rehabilita-
tion and restoration of historic resources;
3) $466,996 for the creation, preservation and support of
community housing; and
4) $3,268,970 to the Unbudgeted Reserve.
And further, that the Town make appropriations from the
Community Preservation Fund and other sources as follows:
a) That $20,000 be appropriated for Archives and Re-
cords Management and Conservation and to meet this
appropriation $20,000 be appropriated from the His-
toric Resources Reserve of the Community Preserva-
tion Fund.
b) That $25,000 be appropriated for CPA Conservation
Restriction Enforcement Funds and to meet this ap-
propriation $25,000 be appropriated from the Open
Space Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund.
c) That $550,000 be appropriated for Cary Memo-
rial Building Updates and to meet this appropriation
$314,523 be appropriated from the Historic Resourc-
es Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund and
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$235,477 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Re- Space Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund,
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
J)
k)
1)
M)
n)
serve of the Community Preservation Fund.
That this item be indefinitely postponed.
That this item be indefinitely postponed.
That $147,500 be appropriated for Park and Play-
ground improvements and that to meet this appropria-
tion $147,500 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted
Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund.
That $65,000 be appropriated for Park Improve-
ments— Athletic Fields and that to meet this appro-
priation $65,000 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted
Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund.
That $565,000 be appropriated for Lincoln Park Field
Improvements and that to meet this appropriation
$150,000 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserve
of the Community Preservation Fund, $186,750 be ap-
propriated from the Recreation Fund Retained Earn-
ings, and the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board
of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $228,250 under
M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7(25) or any other enabling
authority.
That $21,500 be appropriated for feasibility and de-
sign costs for the Lexington Center Pocket Park and to
meet this appropriation $21,500 be appropriated from
the Open Space Reserve of the Community Preserva-
tion Fund.
That $3,000 be appropriated for the Merriam Hill Pres-
ervation Project and to meet this appropriation $3,000
be appropriated from the Historic Resources Reserve
of the Community Preservation Fund.
That $6,000 be appropriated for the Moon Hill National
Register Nomination Project and to meet this appropria-
tion $6,000 be appropriated from the Historic Resources
Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund.
That $172,734 be appropriated for Greeley Village
Front Doors and to meet this appropriation $172,734
be appropriated from the Community Housing Re-
serve of the Community Preservation Fund.
That $450,000 be appropriated as LexHAB Set -Aside
Funds for the Creation of Community Housing at the
Town -owned Leary and/or Busa farm properties and
to comply with the applicable "Guidelines for the Use
of CPA Funding by LexHAB" as amended February
20, 2013, and to meet this appropriation $306,058 be
appropriated from the Community Housing Reserve of
the Community Preservation Fund and $143,942 from
the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Community Preserva-
tion Fund.
That $5,875 be appropriated for ACROSS Lexing-
ton Pedestrian/Bicycle Route System and to meet this
appropriation $5,000 be appropriated from the Open
and $875 is raised in the tax levy.
o) That $650,000 be appropriated for the Buckman Tavern
Restoration and Renovation and that to meet this appro-
priation $250,000 be appropriated from the Historic Re-
sources Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund
and $400,000 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Re-
serve of the Community Preservation Fund.
p) That $36,875 be appropriated for Wright Farm Debt
Service and to meet this appropriation $36,875 be ap-
propriated from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Com-
munity Preservation Fund.
q) That $150,000 be appropriated for the Administrative
Expenses and all other necessary and proper expenses of
the Community Preservation Committee for FY2014
and to meet this appropriation $150,000 be appropri-
ated from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Community
Preservation Fund.
Motion to Adopt parts 1- 411dopted.
Article 8, part a Adopted Unanimously.
Article 8, part b— DeclaredAdopted.
Article 8, part c, SUBSTITUTE MOTION of Selectman
Deborah Mauger —That this item be indefinitelypostponed.
Substitute Motion under Article 8, part c — NotAdopted.
Article 8, part c— DeclaredAdopted.
Article 8, part h— DeclaredAdopted by more than the neces-
sary two- thirds vote.
Article 8, part j— DeclaredAdopted.
Article 8, part f— Adopted Unanimously.
Article 8, part g Adopted Unanimously.
Article 8, part k— DeclaredAdopted.
April 8, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013
Annual Town Meeting
The 6th session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting was
called to order by Moderator Deborah Brown, 7:30 p.m.,
Monday, April 8, 2013, Margery M. Battin Hall, Cary Me-
morial Building. A quorum of 166 present.
Report of the Town Celebrations Committee received
and placed on file. Town Celebrations Committee Chair-
man Suzanne Barry and Susan Rockwell, Chair of the
Town Celebrations Committee Subcommittee established
for the Lexington 300th Anniversary Celebration summa-
rized ongoing celebrations during Lexington's 300th year of
incorporation. [See records of the 300th Anniversary Cel-
ebration Committee.]
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The following text of the Proclamation from the
Resolved, that a copy of this resolution be transmitted forth -
Massachusetts Legislature is recorded:
with by the clerk of the Senate to Donna Hooper, clerk of
Whereas, in or around 1642 the Massachusetts General
the town of Lexington.
Court granted the town of Cambridge a large area to its
SENATE, ADOPTED MARCH 14, 2013.
north called Shawshine; and
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ADOPTED IN
Whereas, a portion of Shawshine was attractive to Cam-
CONCURRENCE MARCH 14, 2013.
bridge farmers, in that it had areas of open meadowland
OFFERED BY:
easily converted to haying and cattle- grazing; and
SENATOR MICHAEL J BARRETT
Whereas, in 1691 residents of Shawshine, by then known
REPRESENTATIVE JAY R KAUFMAN
as Cambridge Farms, successfully petitioned the General
SENATOR KENNETH J DONNELLY
Court for formal incorporation as Cambridge North Pre-
ARTICLE 2: ELECTION OF DEPUTY
cinct, which action kept them part of the larger community
MODERATOR AND REPORTS OFTOWN
but gave them status as a separate parish; and
BOARDS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
Whereas, this new status turned the thoughts of parish-
Report of the Tourism Committee received and placed
ioners to civic matters, among them the need for a school
on file.
and for a local store of arms and ammunition, since, in the
14dopted.
account of 19th - Century historian Charles Hudson, they
ARTICLE 8: APPROPRIATE THE FY 2014
felt they were "in danger from sudden incursions of the In-
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
dians;" and
OPERATING BUDGET AND CPA PROJECTS
Whereas, in 1711 parishioners purchased land around the
[see text of motion from meeting of April 3rd]
local meetinghouse, which, though paid for by members of
Article 8, part o Adopted Unanimously.
a religious entity, was dedicated to general use, thus laying
Article 8, part d— DedaredAdopted.
the basis for the public commons known today as Lexing-
Article 8, part e— DedaredAdopted.
ton Green; and
Article 8, part i— DedaredAdopted.
Whereas, in 1712, as the townspeople felt desirous of com-
Article 8, part 1— DedaredAdopted.
plete autonomy from cambridge and wholly capable of han-
Article 8, part m,Following a standing vote tallied as fol-
dling their local affairs, they petitioned the General Court
lows, Article 8, part m— Declared NotAdopted.-
for recognition as an independent town; and
Whereas, upon receipt of the petition and after residents
negotiated with the town of Cambridge to continue a fi-
nancial contribution towards erection of a bridge over the
Charles River, the General Court, as of March, 1713, ad-
opted an Order providing "That the aforesaid tract of land,
known by the name of the North Precinct, in Cambridge,
be henceforth made a separate and distinct Town, by the
name of Lexington.... "; and
Whereas, in 1868 historian Charles Hudson, reflecting on
the town's origins but also reflecting the prejudices of his
own times, reminded his readers, "Living, as we do, in these
days of prosperity, we can hardly realize the trials and pri-
vations of the first settlers.... This section was once new,
once the abode of savages and wild beasts, and our fathers
who first explored these hills and dales, cleared dense for-
ests and subdued a rugged soil, had to encounter the same
toils and dangers, and submit to the [same] trials and priva-
tions, which fall to the lot of those who now penetrate the
wilds of Nebraska and Oregon "; now therefore be it
Resolved, that the Massachusetts General court hereby ex-
tends its heartiest congratulations to the residents of the town
of Lexington on the occasion of the three hundredth anni-
versary of their community's incorporation; and be it further
Vote /Pct
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
AL
Total
Yes
8
4
11
6
3
6
4
12
7
13
74
No
6
10
5
9
10
12
11
5
3
7
78
Abstain
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Article 8, part p Adopted Unanimously.
Article 8, part q Adopted Unanimously.
April 10, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013
Annual Town Meeting
The seventh session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting was
called to order by Moderator Deborah Brown, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013, Margery M. Baffin Hall, Cary
Memorial Building. A quorum of 166 present.
ARTICLE 9: APPROPRIATE FOR
RECREATION CAPITAL PROJECTS
MOTION: That $75,000 be appropriated for dredging the
lower irrigation pond at the Pine Meadows Golf Course,
and that to meet this appropriation $75,000 be appropri-
ated from Recreation Fund Retained Earnings.
Adopted Unanimously.
l Town Meeting continued from previous page
ARTICLE 10: APPROPRIATE FOR MUNICIPAL
CAPITAL PROJECTS AND EQUIPMENT
MOTION: That the following amounts be appropriated for
the following capital improvements and that each amount
be raised as indicated:
a) Fire Pumper Replacement - $485,000 for the purchase
of a fire pumper and all incidental costs related thereto,
and that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with
the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized
to borrow $485,000 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section
7(9) or any other enabling authority;
b) Cary Memorial Library RFID Conversion Proj-
ect- $124,000 for converting the Library's materials
and equipment to a Radio Frequency ID system, and
that to meet this appropriation $124,000 be appropri-
ated from the general fund unreserved fund balance;
c) Head End Equipment Replacement -Phase IV-
$60,000 for replacing equipment at the Head End of
the Town /School Wide Area Network, and that to
meet this appropriation $60,000 be appropriated from
the general fund unreserved fund balance;
d) MIS Technology Improvement Program - $160,000
for storage area network, blade server technology and
virtualization software, and that to meet this appropria-
tion $160,000 be raised in the tax levy;
e) Network Redundancy and Improvement Plan -
$36,000 to install redundant network paths to selected
town buildings via additional fiber runs and wireless
links, and that to meet this appropriation $36,000 be
appropriated from the general fund unreserved fund
balance;
f) Replace Townwide Telephone Systems -Phase II-
8146,000 for new telephone systems in town and school
buildings, and that to meet this appropriation $146,000
be raised in the tax levy;
g) Townwide Electronic Document Management Sys-
tem -Phase III - 860,000 for continued upgrading of
the Document Management System, and that to meet
this appropriation $60,000 be appropriated from the
general fund unreserved fund balance;
h) Hastings Park Gazebo Rehabilitation/Design and Engi-
neering- $15,000 for funding the design and engineer-
ing needed to renovate the Gazebo, and that to meet this
appropriation $15,000 be raised in the tax levy;
i) Street Improvements and Easements - $1,890,074 for
road reconstruction, repairs and resurfacing by the De-
partment of Public Works and all incidental costs related
thereto, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or oth-
erwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land
necessary therefor, and that to meet this appropriation
$1,890,074 be raised in the tax levy, and authorize the
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Town to accept and expand any additional funds pro-
vided or to be provided by the Commonwealth of Mas-
sachusetts through the Massachusetts Highway Depart-
ment;
j) Townwide Culvert Replacement - $390,000 for the re-
pair and replacement of culverts and all incidental costs
related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation
$390,000 be raised in the tax levy;
k) Storm Drainage Improvements and NPDES Compli-
ance- $340,000 for construction and reconstructing
storm drains and all incidental costs related thereto, and
that to meet this appropriation $155,155 be raised in
the tax levy, and the Treasurer, with the approval of the
Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $184,845
under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7(1) or any other en-
abling authority;
1) DPW Equipment Replacement - $640,000 for the
cost of departmental equipment for the Department of
Public Works and all incidental costs related thereto,
and that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with
the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized
to borrow $640,000 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section
7(9) or any other enabling authority;
m) Hastings Park Irrigation - $73,000 for the installation
of an automated in- ground irrigation system at Hast-
ings Park, and that to meet this appropriation $73,000
be appropriated from the general fund unreserved fund
balance;
n) Hydrant Replacement Program - $100,000 for the re-
placement of fire hydrants and all incidental costs relat-
ed thereto, and that to meet this appropriation $50,000
be appropriated from Water Retained Earnings and
$50,000 be appropriated from the general fund unre-
served fund balance;
o) Comprehensive Watershed Stormwater Management
Study and Implementation - $390,000 to fund wa-
tershed storm management projects and all incidental
costs related thereto, and that to meet this appropria-
tion the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of
Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $390,000 under
M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7(1) or any other enabling
authority;
p) Townwide Signalization Improvements - $125,000 for
traffic and pedestrian signals, and that to meet this ap-
propriation $125,000 be appropriated from the general
fund unreserved fund balance;
q) Hartwell Avenue Infrastructure $600,000 for plan-
ning and design of roads, sidewalks, mixed use path-
ways, and/or bridge repair in the Hartwell Avenue cor-
ridor, and that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer,
with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is autho-
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rized to borrow $600,000 under M.G.L. Chapter 44,
Section 7(22) or any other enabling authority;
r) Sidewalk Improvements and Easements — $600,000, in-
cluding $200,000 for the Hartwell Avenue Corridor and
$400,000 for other town locations, for rebuilding and
repaving existing sidewalks and constructing new side-
walks and all incidental costs related thereto, and to take
by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any
fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor;
and that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with
the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized
to borrow $600,000 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section
7(6) or any other enabling authority; and t
s) Concord Avenue Sidewalk Construction and Ease- t
ments — $3,000,000 for constructing sidewalks along a
Concord Avenue from Spring Street to Waltham Street
and all incidental costs related thereto, and to take by
eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee,
easement or other interest in land necessary therefor,
and that to meet this appropriation $96,000 be appro- b
priated from the Traffic Mitigation Stabilization Fund
and the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of
Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $2,904,000 under
M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7(6) or any other enabling
authority. c)
Article 10, part (s) Adopted Unanimously.
Article 10 (a) —Fire Pumper Adopted Unanimously.
Article 10 (b) —Cary Library RFID System Adopted
Unanimously. d
Article 10 (c) —Head End Equipment Adopted Unani-
mously.
Article 10 (d) —MIS Technology Adopted Unanimously.
Article 10 (e)— Network Redundancy Adopted Unani-
mously.
e
Article 10 (f) Telephone System Adopted Unanimously.
Article 10 (g)— Electronic Document Management Sys-
tern—Adopted Unanimously.
Article 10 (h)— Hastings Park Gazebo Adopted
Article 10 (i)— Street Improvements Adopted Unani- f
mously.
Article 10 0)— Townwide Culvert Replacement Adopted
Unanimously.
Article 10 (k) —Storm Drainage Improvements Adopted
Unanimously.
Article 10 (1) —DPW Equipment Replacement Adopted
Unanimously.
Article 10 (m)— Hastings Park Irrigation Adopted Unan-
imously. g
Article 10 (n))— Hydrant Replacement Program) —Ad-
opted Unanimously.
Ya e
Article 10 (o)— Comprehensive Watershed Stormwater
Management Study and Implementation Adopted Unan-
imously.
Article 10 (p)— Townwide Signalization Improvements —
Adopted Unanimously.
Article 10 (q)— Hartwell Avenue Infrastructure Adopted
by more than the two- thirds vote.
Article 10 (r )— Sidewalk Improvements and Easements —
Adopted Unanimously.
ARTICLE 14: APPROPRIATE FOR PUBLIC
FACILITES CAPITAL PROJECTS
MOTION: That the following amounts be appropriated for
he following capital improvements to public facilities and
hat each amount be raised as indicated:
Municipal Building Envelope and Systems — $173,954
for design, construction, repair and replacement proj-
ects for the maintenance and upgrades of municipal
buildings and systems, and that to meet this appropria-
tion $173,954 be raised in the tax levy;
School Building Flooring Program— $125,000 for re-
placing carpet, vinyl tile and ceramic tile flooring sys-
tems and all incidental costs related thereto, and that to
meet this appropriation $125,000 be appropriated from
the general fund unreserved fund balance;
School Interior Painting Program— $150,000 for a
school building interior painting program, and that to
meet this appropriation $150,000 be appropriated from
the general fund unreserved fund balance;
School Window Treatments Extraordinary Re-
pair— $50,000 for replacing window treatments with
low maintenance solar shades, and that to meet this ap-
propriation $50,000 be appropriated from the general
fund unreserved fund balance;
School Paving Program— $150,000 for designing, con-
structing and maintaining school parking and paved
pedestrian surfaces, and that to meet this appropriation
$150,000 be appropriated from the general fund unre-
served fund balance;
Lexington High School Overcrowding —Phase 3 En-
gineering and Improvements — $362,000 for engineer-
ing, remodeling and reconstructing rooms at Lexington
High School and all incidental costs related thereto to
alleviate overcrowding, and that to meet this appro-
priation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board
of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $362,000 under
M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7(3A) or any other en-
abling authority;
School Security Standardization — $370,000 to stan-
dardize the elementary and middle schools for access
control and video security, and that to meet this ap-
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propriation $370,000 be appropriated from the general
fund unreserved fund balance;
h) Installed Wall Units —Air Conditioner — $56,000 for
installation of four air conditioning wall units in the
School Central Administration lower level professional
development/conference rooms, and that to meet this
appropriation $56,000 be appropriated from the gen-
eral fund unreserved fund balance;
i) School Building Envelop and Systems Pro-
gram— $235,000 for design, repairs and modifications
to prevent deterioration of school building exterior and
building systems, and that to meet this appropriation
$235,000 be appropriated from the general fund unre-
served fund balance;
j) Clarke Middle School Bus Loop — $35,000 for a study
of bus loop construction on the Stedman Road side and
to identify solutions to address the long -term need to
separate car and bus traffic at the Clarke Middle School,
and that to meet this appropriation $35,000 be appro-
priated from the general fund unreserved fund balance;
k) Hastings School Kitchen Renovation — $90,000 for nec-
essary upgrades to the kitchen at the Hastings School,
and that to meet this appropriation $90,000 be appro-
priated from the general fund unreserved fund balance;
1) Print Shop Renovation — $312,000 for engineering,
remodeling, reconstructing and making extraordi-
nary repairs to the Public Schools Print Shop and all
incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this
appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the
Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $312,000
under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7(3A) or any other
enabling authority;
m) Public Facilities Vehicle Replacement — $80,000 for a
replacement vehicle for the Department of Public Fa-
cilities and all incidental costs related thereto, and that
to meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with the ap-
proval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to bor-
row 880,000 under M.G.L, Chapter 44, Section 7(9) or
any other enabling authority;
n) Public Facilities Bid Documents — $175,000 for pro-
fessional services to produce design development, con-
struction documents, and bid administration services
for capital projects, and that to meet this appropria-
tion $75,000 be appropriated from the general fund
unreserved fund balance and $100,000 be appropriated
from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Community Pres-
ervation Fund; and
o) Human Resources Office Renovation — $29,500 for
redesigning and renovating the School Human Re-
sources Office and the Office of the Assistant Super-
intendent for Human Resources, and that to meet this
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appropriation $29,500 be appropriated from the gen-
eral fund unreserved fund balance.
Article 14 (b),4dopted.
Following discussion on the remainder of Article 14, Ar-
ticle 14 parts (a -o) except part (h) DeclaredAdopted by more
than the necessary two- thirds vote.
ARTICLE 15: APPROPRIATE BONDS
AND NOTES PREMIUMS
MOTION: That the Town appropriate $1,831,481 from the
premium paid to the Town upon the sale of bonds issued
for the Bridge and Bowman School Reconstruction as au-
thorized under Article 2 of the November 14, 2011 Special
Town Meeting and $2,291,846 from the premium paid to
the Town upon the sale of bonds issued for the New Esta-
brook School as authorized under Article 2 of the April 2,
2012 Special Town Meeting, which are the subject of Prop-
osition 21/2 debt exclusions, to pay costs of the projects being
financed by such bonds and to reduce the amounts autho-
rized to be borrowed for such projects, but not yet issued by
the Town, by the same amounts.
Adopted Unanimously.
ARTICLE 16: ACCEPT MGL CHAPTER 32, SECTION 101
MOTION: That the Town hereby accepts Section 101 of
Chapter 32 of the Massachusetts General Laws.
Adopted Unanimously.
ARTICLE 17: ACCEPT MGL CHAPTER 32,
SECTION 12(2)(D PARAGRAPH 11)
MOTION: That the Town hereby accepts Section 12(2)(d
paragraph 11) of the Massachusetts General Laws.
Adopted Unanimously.
ARTICLE 18: APPROPRIATE TO POST
EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE LIABILITY FUND
MOTION: That $775,000 be appropriated to the Town of
Lexington Post Retirement Insurance Liability
Fund, as established by Chapter 317 of the Acts of 2002,
and that to meet this appropriation $525,000 be
raised from the general fund unreserved fund balance and
$250,000 be raised in the tax levy.
AMENDMENT of Thomas Diaz: The main motion be
amended by deleting the amount of $775,000 in the first
line and deleting the amount of $525,000 in the third line
and replacing each of these amounts with the amount of
$465,000; and further by deleting the words "and $250,000
from the tax levy" in the third line.
Standing vote taken on Diaz Amendment tallied as follows:
1
2
3
14
15
16
17
18
19
AL
ITotal
Yes
14
12
110
18
16
16
16
12
17
4
155
46
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No 110 17 16 13 16 110 19 113 15 114 18 3
Abstain I I I I 1 11 1 1 1 1 11
On a vote of 55 in favor and 83 opposed, witb 1 abstention,
Amendmen t NotAdopted.
Standing vote taken on Article 18 tallied as follows:
Vote /Precinct
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
AL
Total
Yes
8
7
7
4
9
13
10
14
8
14
94
No
4
2
8
7
4
4
5
1
4
3
42
Abstain
1
1
On a vote of 94 in favor and 42 in opposition, witb 1 abstention,
Article 1811dopted.
April 22, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013
Annual Town Meeting
The eighth session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting was
called to order by Moderator Deborah Brown at 7:30 p.m.
Monday, April 22, 2013, Margery M. Baffin Hall, Cary Me-
morial building. A quorum of 157 members present.
Moderator Brown called for a moment of silence in memory
of those who have served and those perished as a result of the
bombings at the April 15, 2015 Boston Marathon. Selectman
Deborah Mauger recognized the efforts of the Lexington Po-
lice over the past week, their support in the efforts of the Mar-
athon bomber capture and safety for Lexington.
ARTICLE 19: RESCIND PRIOR
BORROWING AUTHORIZATION
MOTION: That the unused borrowing authority as set forth
below be and is hereby rescinded:
Article #
Town Meeting
Project Description
Project Manager
Amount to be Rescinded
19c
2009 ATM
Lexington High School Heating System Upgrade
Pat Goddard
$33,000
8L
2010 ATM
Remodeling, reconstructing and making extraordinary
repairs to the Town Office Building
Pat Goddard
$60,580
13(b)(ii)
2011 ATM
Estabrook School Related Street Access Improvements
Bill Hadley
$120,100
13k
2011 ATM
Repair of Fire Station Floor
Pat Goddard
$232,397
16j
2012 ATM
Grounds Vehicle Replacement
Pat Goddard
$9,490
Adopted Unanimously.
Annual Town Meetingcontinue d from previous page
ARTICLE 20: ESTABLISH AND APPROPRIATE TO
AND FROM SPECIFIED STABILIZATION FUNDS
MOTION:
a) That $1,600,000 be appropriated from the Capital
Projects /Debt Service /Building Renewal Fund to off-
set debt service for projects excluded from the limits of
Proposition 21/2 ; and
b) That $2,184,000 be appropriated to the Capital Proj-
ects /Debt Service /Building Renewal Fund, and to meet
this appropriation $950,000 be appropriated from the
general unreserved fund balance, and $1,234,000 be
raised in the tax levy.
c) That $67,760 be appropriated to the Transportation
Demand Management/Public Transportation Stabili-
zation Fund, and to meet this appropriation $67,760
be transferred from the TDM special revenue account.
AMENDMENT by Patrick Mehr: In Part (b) of the main mo-
tion under Article 20 dated 4/1/13, $2,184,000 be replaced
with $2,934,000 and $950,000 be replaced with 81,700,000.
Amendmen t NotAdopted.
Article 20, parts a, b, c
Adopted Unanimously.
ARTICLE 22: APPROPRIATE FROM DEBT
SERVICE STABILIZATION FUND
MOTION: That $124,057 be appropriated from the Debt
Service Stabilization Fund to offset the FY2014 debt ser-
vice of the bond dated February 1, 2003 issued for funding
additions and renovations to the Lexington High School,
Clarke Middle School and Diamond Middle School as re-
funded with bonds dated December 8, 2011.
Declared Adopted by more than the two- thirds vote.
ARTICLE 23: APPROPRIATE FOR
PRIOR YEARS UNPAID BILLS
MOTION: That $24,450 be appropriated to pay unpaid bills
for goods and services rendered to the Department of Pub-
lic Works for fiscal years 2010, 2011 and 2012 and that said
bills be paid from funds appropriated for FY13 from line
item 3100 -3500 DPW Expenses as approved under Article
4 of the 2012 annual town meeting.
Adopted Unanimously.
TOWN OF LEXINGTON 47
ARTICLE 24: AMEND FY2013 OPERATING BUDGET
MOTION: That the following amounts be appropriated to
the following line items for the FY2013 budget as approved
under Article 4 of the 2012 Annual Town Meeting, and
subsequently amended under Article 2 of the November
19, 2012 Special Town Meeting, and that said amounts be
transferred from the following sources:
Line Item
Program
From
To
7100
Community Development Personal Services
$1,032,112
$1,018,112
7100
Community Development Expenses
$175,708
$189,708
8330
Public Celebrations Committee
$34,000
$54,000
8400
Finance Personal Services
$1,181,922
$1,166,922
8400
Finance Expenses
$400,145
$415,145
8500
Town Clerk Personal Services
$323,030
$351,930
8500
Town Clerk Expenses
$111,525
$137,125
8600
MIS Personal Services
$342,855
$320,855
8600
MIS Expenses
$565,425
$587,425
and further that $74,500 be appropriated from the Gen-
eral Fund Unreserved Fund Balance to finance said amend-
ments.
Unanimous
ARTICLE 25: APPROPRIATE FOR AUTHORIZED
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
MOTION: That this article be indefinitely postponed.
Adopted Unanimously.
The 2013 Annual Town Meeting dissolved at 8:32 p.m.
Special State Primary —April 30, 2013
21,691 registered voters eligble to vote as of April 10, 2013.
Precinct
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Total
Total Reg.
2117
2515
2129
2492
2646
2511
2453
2390
2438
21,691
Democrat
846
1043
823
1012
977
953
905
917
855
8,331
Republican
188
212
218
226
298
314
231
228
255
2170
Unenrolled
1077
1251
1080
1246
1367
1240
1308
1236
1323
11128
All Others
6
9
8
8
4
4
9
9
5
62
APRIL 30, 2013 SPECIAL STATE PRIMARY— PRECINCT SUMMARY
TOTAL
PCT 1
PCT 2
PCT 3
PCT 4
PCT 5
PCT 6
PCT 7
PCT 8
PCT 9
TOTAL
Total Registered Voters
2117
2515
2129
2492
2646
2511
2453
2390
2438
21691
Total Votes
512
793
580
745
663
742
713
648
598
5994
Total Votes /Registered Voters
24%
32%
27%
30%
25%
30%
29%
27%
25%
28%
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
TOTAL
Pct 1
Pct 2
Pct 3
Pct 4
Pct 5
Pct 6
Pct 7
Pct 8
Pct 9
TOTAL
Total Registered Voters
2117
2515
2129
2492
2646
2511
2453
2390
2438
21691
Total Precinct Votes
446
721
497
642
575
597
601
547
491
5117
Percent
Perces/TotalVoters)
21%
29%
23%
26%
22%
24%
25%
23%
20%
24%
Total Registered DEMOCRAT
846
1043
823
1012
977
953
905
917
855
8331
Percent
ercen /Total Party)
53%
69%
60%
63%
59%
63%
66%
60%
57%
61%
SENATOR IN CONGRESS
TOTAL
BLANKS
3
STEPHEN F. LYNCH
589
EDWARD J. MARKEY
4520
ALL OTHERS
5
REPUBLICAN PARTY
TOTAL
Pct 1
Pct 2
Pct 3
Pct 4
Pct 5
Pct 6
Pct 7
Pct 8
Pct 9
TOTAL
Total Registered Voters
2117
2515
2129
2492
2646
2511
2453
2390
2438
21691
Total Precinct Votes
66
72
83
103
88
145
112
101
107
877
Percent
(Votes /Total Voters)
3%
3%
4%
4%
3%
6%
5%
4%
4%
4%
Total Registered REPUBLICAN
188
212
218
226
298
314
231
228
255
2170
Percent
Perce/TotalParty)
35%
34%
38%
46%
30%
46%
48%
44%
42%
40%
SENATOR IN CONGRESS
TOTAL
BLANKS
1
GABRIEL E. GOMEZ
479
MICHAEL J. SULLIVAN
253
DANIEL B. WINSLOW
142
ALL OTHERS
2
Special Town Meeting Minutes —June 17, 2013
ARTICLE 4: AMEND ZONING BYLAW — MEDICAL
MARIJUANATREATMENT CENTERS
Moderator Deborah Brown called the June 17, 2103 meet-
ing to order at 7:30 p.m., Battin Hall, Cary Memorial
Building. A quorum of 142 present.
ARTICLE 1: REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Report of the Appropriation Committee received and
placed on file.
Adopted Unanimously
Report of Planning Board on Article 4— received and
placed on file.
Adopted Unanimously
ARTICLE 2: APPROVE TIF AGREEMENT(S)
MOTION: That the Town: (a) approve the fundamental
terms and conditions, including but not limited to the tax
exemption percentage schedules contained therein, of the
Tax Increment Financing ( "TIF ") Agreement dated June
17, 2013, (b) delegate to the Board of Selectmen the execu-
tion of the TIF Agreement; (c) approve the designation of
the location of the 113 Hartwell Avenue Economic Oppor-
tunity Area (EOA), as the parcel shown on Assessors Map
74, Lot 8A; (d) approve the Tax Increment Financing Plan
dated June 17, 2013; (e) authorize the Board of Selectmen
to submit an application to the Massachusetts Economic
Assistance Coordinating Council ( "EACC ") for the des-
ignation of the 113 Hartwell Avenue EOA; (f) authorize
the Selectmen to make minor modifications to these docu-
ments as may be needed prior to submission to the EACC;
(f) authorize the Board of Selectmen to execute any other
documents related to and consistent with the TIF Agree-
ment and submit such documents to the EACC; and (g)
authorize the Board of Selectmen to take action to enforce
or terminate the TIF Agreement, including requesting that
EACC decertify the TIF Plan, in the event that UniQure or
King 113 Hartwell LLC fail to substantially comply with the
TIF Agreement as determined by the Board of Selectmen.
Adopted.
ARTICLE 3: TECHNICAL CORRECTION TO ARTICLE 2
OF THE MARCH 18, 2013 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING —
LAND PURCHASE OFF MARRETT ROAD
MOTION: That the vote passed under Article 2 of the
warrant for the March 18, 2013 special town meeting be
amended by striking the words "$3,560,000 be raised in the
tax levy" and substituting therefor "$1,085,778 be raised in
the tax levy and $2,474,222 be appropriated from the gen-
eral fund unreserved fund balance ".
Adopted Unanimously.
TOWN OF LEXINGTON 49
MOTION: That the Zoning Bylaw, Chapter 135 of the Code
of the Town of Lexington, be amended as follows:
(1) Insert the following definition, in the correct alphabeti-
cal sequence, for "Medical Marijuana Treatment Center," to
read as follows:
Medical Marijuana Treatment Center (MMTC)-
Means a not - for -profit entity registered under 105
CMR 725.100, to be known as a registered marijuana
dispensary (RMD), that acquires, cultivates, possesses,
processes (including development of related products
such as edible marijuana infused products (MIPs), tinc-
tures, aerosols, oils, or ointments), transfers, transports,
sells, distributes, dispenses, or administers marijuana,
products containing marijuana, related supplies, or ed-
ucational materials to registered qualifying patients or
their personal caregivers. Unless otherwise specified,
RMD refers to the site(s) of dispensing, cultivation, and
preparation of marijuana.
(2) Insert a new section 6.10: "Medical Marijuana Treat-
ment Centers," to read as follows:
Section 6.10, Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers
6.10.1 Purpose: Medical marijuana raises novel and
complex planning, land use, public safety, and legal is-
sues. A moratorium on the use of land and structures
for a Medical Marijuana Treatment Center will allow
the Town sufficient time to engage in a planning pro-
cess to address the effects of this new land use and to
enact subsequent local by -laws and regulations.
6.10.2 Applicability The Town is instituting a mora-
torium on the use of land or structures for a Medical
Marijuana Treatment Center, for a period as described
below.
6.10.3 Moratorium Period: The moratorium is in effect
until no later than July 31, 2014.
(3) and further that non - substantive changes to the number-
ing of this bylaw be permitted in order that it be in compli-
ance with the numbering format of the Code of Lexington.
Adopted
Special Town Meeting be dissolved at 9:25 p.m.
Special State Election —June 25, 2013
Total of 21,691 registered voters eligible to vote as of June 5, 2013.
Precinct
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Total
Total Reg.
2097
2492
2103
2482
2631
2481
2429
2376
2428
21519
Democrat
837
1030
822
1012
971
939
895
913
858
8277
Republican
183
212
213
223
297
314
225
227
249
2143
Unenrolled
1070
1241
1062
1240
1358
1225
1299
1228
1315
11038
All Others
7
9
6
7
5
3
10
8
6
61
PRECINCT SUMMARY
TOTAL
PCT 1
PCT 2
PCT 3
PCT 4
PCT 5
PCT 6
PCT 7
PCT 8
PCT 9
TOTAL
Total Registered Voters
2097
2492
2103
2482
2631
2481
2429
2376
2428
21,519
Total Votes
820
1179
885
1123
1058
1102
1046
1015
1008
9,236
Total Votes /Registered Voters
.39
.47
.42
.45
.40
.44
.43
.43
.42
.43
SENATOR IN CONGRESS
TOTAL
BLANKS
5
GABRIEL E. GOMEZ
2,309
EDWARD J. MARKEY
6,887
RICHARD A. HEOS
17
ALL OTHERS
18
Town Meeting Members
At-Large
Michael J. Barrett
7 Augustus Rd
Expiration 2014
Deborah J. Brown
47 Robinson Rd
Norman P. Cohen
33 Forest St
Donna M. Hooper
14 Lois Ln
Jay R. Kaufman
1 Childs Rd
Peter C.J. Kelley
24 Forest St
Hank Manz
14 Ellison Rd
Deborah N. Mau er
38 Liberty Ave
Joseph N. Pato
900 Massachusetts Ave
Expiration 2015
Precinct 1
11 Barberry Rd
Michael D. Bliss
13 Barberry Rd
Expiration 2014
Nancy M. Adler
22 Village Cir
Dirk Armstrong
15 Haskell St
John C. Bartenstein
46 Sanderson Rd
Colin R. Hamilton
28 Theresa Ave
Marc Joseph Randazzo
837B Massachusetts Ave
John F. Rossi
40 Arcola St
Expiration 2016
Carol J. Sampson
8 Brandon St
Albert P. Zabin
1 Page Rd
Kevin Johnson
283 Concord Ave
Expiration 2015
Joel A. Adler
22 Village Cir
Jean W. Cole
23 Whipple Rd
Robert W. Cunha
10 Stevens Rd
Joseph S. Rancatore
21 Wheeler Rd
Mary Ann Stewart
24 Rawson Ave
Judith L. Zabin
1 Page Rd
Expiration 2014
Alessandro A. Alessandrini
32 Slocum Rd
Expiration 2016
Jonathan G. Cole
23 Whipple Rd
Brian E. Heffernan
223 Lowell St
lang Jeon
7 Litchfield Rd
Janet M. Kern
72 Lowell St
Hon bin Luo
1 Cherry St
Eric Jay Michelson
45 Circle Rd
Barry E. Sampson
8 Brandon St
Expiration 2015
Precinct 2
17 Loring Rd
Robert N. Cohen
10 Grassland St
Expiration 2014
S. Biian Afshartous
5 Green Ln
Jason E. Bressner
86 Baker Ave
Paul H. Lapointe
224 Follen Rd
Susan Leigh London
7 Carville Ave
Andrew McAleer
121 Follen Rd
Michael McGuirk
5 Crescent Rd
Expiration 2016
Barry Orenstein
132 Follen Rd
Scott F. Burson
58 Sherburne Rd South
Expiration 2015
Marian A. 0. Cohen
8 Plymouth Rd
Kenneth M. Kreutzi er
14 Tower Rd
Peter B. Lee
770 Waltham St
Richard L. Neumeier
2 Pitcairn PI
James M. Shaw
676 Waltham St
Jennifer M. Vogelzang
8 Paddock Ln
James S. Wilson
43 Locust Ave
Expiration 2014
Saatvik Ahluwalia
8 Peachtree Rd
Expiration 2016
Laurel Carpenter
94 Pleasant St
Kathryn Mayes Fields
9 Lexington Ave
Rita B. Goldberg
10 Independence Ave
Karen R. Longeteig
143 Concord Ave
Michael J. O'Sullivan
12 Aerial St
Ricki Pappo
16 Blossomcrest Rd
Betse Weiss
8 Dover Ln
TOWN OF LEXINGTON 51
Precinct 3
Expiration 2014
Bonnie E. Brodner
8 Trodden Path
Dan H. Fenn, Jr.
59 Potter Pond
Michelle Goddard
38 Munroe Rd
Steven P Heinrich
11 Potter Pond
Arthur Katz
18 Barberry Rd
Patrick R. Mehr
31 Woodcliffe Rd
Judith L. Pappo
73 Grassland St
Expiration 2015
Samuel Berman
11 Barberry Rd
Michael D. Bliss
13 Barberry Rd
Shirley Rauson Frawley
68 Potter Pond
Rosemar Donnis Levy
27 Grassland St
Beth J. Masterman
4 Philbrook Ter
Robert Rotberg
14 Barberry Rd
Margaret B. Storch
330 Concord Ave
Expiration 2016
Ben'amin J. Cohen
87 Bridge St (removed Aug. 2013)
Nancy L. Hubert
1010 Waltham St
Kevin Johnson
283 Concord Ave
Jeanne K. Krieger
44 Webster Rd
Glenn P. Parker
186 Spring St
Cynthia Piltch
18 Barberry Rd
Franklin E. Smith
7 Potter Pond
Precinct 4
Expiration 2014
Alessandro A. Alessandrini
32 Slocum Rd
Lisa A. Bad
18 Fair Oaks Ter
Thomas R. Diaz
354 Waltham St
Beverly Kelley
24 Forest St
Paul Miniutti
2 Wachusett Cir
Vincent J. Pise na
56 Sherburne Rd South
Ruth S. Thomas
10 Parker St
Expiration 2015
Gloria J. Bloom
17 Loring Rd
Robert N. Cohen
10 Grassland St
Peter David Enrich
35 Clarke St
Jill I. Hai
6 Highland Ave
Ellen Jo McDonald
50 Bridge St
John M. Patrick
2030 Massachusetts Ave
Gerald Paul
43 Highland Ave
Expiration 2016
N les Nathan Barnert
142 Worthen Rd
Scott F. Burson
58 Sherburne Rd South
Laura J. Hussong
354 Waltham St
Charles W. Lamb
55 Baskin Rd
Susan A. McLeish
33 Forest St
Molly Harding Nye
1932 Massachusetts Ave
Sandra J. Shaw
51 Wachusett Dr
Precinct 5
Expiration 2014
Saatvik Ahluwalia
8 Peachtree Rd
David E. Burns
138 Laconia St
Nancy Corcoran- Ronchetti
344 Lowell St
Anthony G. Galaitsis
7 Burroughs Rd
Richard F. McDonough
83 Grant St
Ephraim Weiss
462 Lowell St
David G. Williams
1505 Massachusetts Ave
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Town Meeting r cortfirtued from previous page
Expiration 2015
Elaine Dratch
2 Maureen Rd
John Hayward
358 Woburn St
Taylor M. Lahiff
318 Lowell St
James R. Lowry
21 Rumford Rd
Marc A. Saint Louis
5 Brookwood Rd
Sam Silverman
18 Ingleside Rd
Lisa L. Smith
40 Webb St
Precinct 8
Expiration 2016
Jeffrey J. Cram ton
7 Lockwood Rd
Expiration 2014
Irene M. Dondley
22 Leonard Rd
Marilyn M. Fenollosa
10 Marshall Rd
Andrew J. Friedlich
22 Young St
Ginna Johnson
23 Ridge Rd
Jerold S. Michelson
3 Clyde PI
M. Masha Traber
106 Maple St
Precinct 6
54 Asbury St
Expiration 2014
Suzanne D. Abair
6 Millbrook Rd
Jonathan A. Himmel
66 Hancock St
Morton G. Kahan
44 Hancock St
David L. Kaufman
152 Burlington St
Ann S. Redmon
31 Woodland Rd
Frank Sandy
353 N Emerson Rd
Michael P. Segal
8 Brigham Rd
Expiration 2015
Osman Babson
21 Redcoat Ln
Todd J. Cataldo
168 Grant St
Bebe H. Fallick
4 Diehl Rd
Edmund C. Grant
27 Grove St
Brian P. Kelley
44 Grant St
Jane Pa ett
10 Oakmount Cir
Edith Sandy
353 N Emerson Rd
Precinct 9
Expiration 2016
Paul Chernick
14 Somerset Rd
Expiration 2014
Margaret L. Counts -Klebe
8 Hancock Ave
Frederic S. Johnson
4 Stetson St
Ann M. Kelly
15 Brent Rd
Trisha P. Kennealy
4 Brent Rd
Dawn E. McKenna
9 Hancock St
Deborah Strod
10 Thoreau Rd
Precinct 7
482 Marrett Rd
Expiration 2014
Elizabeth DeMille Barnett
19 Eldred St
James W.Courtemanche
88 Winter St
Thomas V. Griffiths
7 Volunteer Way
Pam Hoffman
4 Ran ewa
David G. Kanter
48 Fifer Ln
Ben'amin L. Moroze
5 Marvin St
Paul J Rubin
5 Drummer Boy Way
Thomas J. Wanderer
65 Gleason Rd
Expiration 2016
Victoria Lawrence Blier
41 Shade St
Expiration 2015
Marsha E. Baker
46 Burlington St
Donald 0. Benson
58 Dexter Rd
Raul Marques-Pascual
21 Ran ewa
Fred H. Martin
29 Dewey Rd
John D. Pom eo
3 Hadley Rd
Elizabeth Anne Sarles
36 Turning Mill Rd
Expiration 2016
George A. Burnell
4 Eaton Rd
Mary Burnell
4 Eaton Rd
Patricia Elen Costello
9 Preston Rd
Catherine Woodward Gill
43 Bertwell Rd
Mary C. Hamilton
2 Grove St
Joyce A. Miller
23 Fifer Ln
Geoffrey G. Xiao
46 Eldred St
Precinct 8
Expiration 2014
Robert M. Avallone
21 Constitution Rd
Margaret Bradley
48 Bellflower St
Charles Hornig
75 Reed St
Mary U. Hosmer
4 Constitution Rd
Noah J. Kaufman
1 Childs Rd
Stewart G. Kennedy
38 Liberty Ave
Richard A. Michelson
54 Asbury St
Expiration 2015
Larry N. Belvin
10 Denver St
Diane M. Bi low
15 Bellflower St
Ingrid H. Klimoff
75 Reed St
James A. Osten
8 Revere St
Jessie Stei erwald
143 Cedar St
Shirley H. Stolz
2139 Massachusetts Ave
Weidong Wang
59 Reed St
Expiration 2016
Timothy Y. Dunn
32 Liberty Ave
Margaret S. Enders
11 Kimball Rd
David C. Horton
68 Paul Revere Rd
Alan Mayer Levine
54 Reed St
Andrei Radulescu -Banu
86 Cedar St
William A. Ribich
18 Revere St
Melinda M. Walker
14 Larchmont Ln
Precinct 9
Expiration 2014
Alice J. Adler
10 Nickerson Rd
Jeanne P. Canale
29 Shade St
Janice A. Kennedy
135 Wood St
Mark P. Maguire
249 Lincoln St
Wendy Manz
14 Ellison Rd
Leo P. McSweeney
435 Lincoln St
Lisah S. Rhodes
482 Marrett Rd
Expiration 2015
Narain D. Bhatia
8 Nickerson Rd
Richard L. Canale
29 Shade St
Helen L. Cohen
32 Patterson Rd
Mollie K. Garberg
16 Cary Ave
William P. Kennedy
135 Wood St
Lisa J. Mazerall
40 Wood St
Justine A. Wirtanen
37 Fairbanks Rd
Expiration 2016
Victoria Lawrence Blier
41 Shade St
Rodney Cole
80 School St
Margaret E. Coppe
12 Barr meade Dr
Thomas 0. Fenn
15 Shade St
John Mazerall
40 Wood St
Christina M. Murray
66 School St
Janet M. Perry
16 Ellison Rd
Elected Town Officials
BOARD OF SELECTMEN (5 members -3 year terms)
Norman P. Cohen
33 Forest St #309
2014
862 -3098
Peter C. J. Kelley
24 Forest St
2015
861 -1546
Hank Manz
14 Ellison Rd
2014
863 -1733
Deborah N. Mauger, Chair
38 Liberty Ave
2016
861 -7697
Joseph N. Pato
900 Massachusetts Ave
2016
674 -0141
MODERATOR (I year term)
Deborah J. Brown
47 Robinson Rd
2014
861 -8311
SCHOOL COMMITTEE (5 members -3 year terms)
Alessandro A. Alessandrini
32 Slocum Rd
2016
861 -8207
Bonnie E. Brodner
8 Trodden Path
2014
863 -2670
Margaret E. Coppe
12 Barrymeade Or
2016
862 -9905
Jessie Steigerwald
143 Cedar St
2015
861 -7190
Mary Ann Stewart
24 Rawson Ave
2015
862 -2178
PLANNING BOARD (5 members -3 year terms)
Richard Canale
29 Shade St
2015
861 -0287
Michelle Ciccolo
50 Shade St
2014
862 -3669
Nancy Corcoran- Ronchetti
344 Lowell St
2016
862 -0066
Charles Hornig
75 Reed St
2014
862 -1112
Gregory L. Zurlo
343 Woburn St
2015
738 -2979
LEXINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY (4 elected members /1 appointed member -5 year term)
Leo P. McSweeney
435 Lincoln St
2015
861 -0612
Robert D. Peters (gov. appt.)
43 Fifer Ln
266 -6698
Nicholas Santosuosso
2 Washington St
2016
863 -1040
Melinda M. Walker
14 Larchmont Ln
2014
863 -2024
Weidong Wang
59 Reed St
2017
863 -5790
5
Senators and Representatives
SENATOR IN CONGRESS — Statewide REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT
Edward J. Markey (D) special election June 2013 -2014
218 Russell Senate Office Bldg., Washington D.C. 20510
Phone: 202 - 224 -2742 Fax: 202 - 224 -8525
1 Bowdoin Square, 10th Floor, Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617 - 565 -8519 Fax: 617 - 248 -3870
Elizabeth A. Warren (D) term 2013 -2018
2 Russell Courtyard, Washington D.C. 20510
Phone: 202 - 224 -4543 Fax: 202 - 224 -2417
2400 JFK Federal Bldg, Boston, MA 02203
Phone: 617 - 565 -3170 Fax: 617 - 565 -3183
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS —
Fifth District — vacated June 2013
Edward J. Markey (D) term 2013 -2014
GOVERNOR/LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
(2011 -2014)
Deval L. Patrick & Timothy Murray
Massachusetts State House
Office of the Governor Office of the Lt. Governor
Room 360, Boston, MA 02133
Phone: 617 - 725 -4005 Fax: 617 - 727 -9725
888 - 870 -7770 (in state) TTY: 617 - 727 -3666
ATTORNEY GENERAL (2011 -2014)
Martha Coakley
One Ashburton Place, Boston, MA 02108
Phone: 617 - 727 -2200 TTY: 617 - 727 -4765
SECRETARY OF STATE (2011 -2014)
William Francis Galvin
One Ashburton Place, Rm 1611, Boston, MA 02108
Phone: 617-727-7030 TTY. 617-878-3889
TREASURER (2011 -2014)
Steven Grossman
State House, Room 227, Boston, MA 02133
Phone: 617 - 367 -6900
SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT
Fourth Middlesex District (PR. 1,2,4-7)
Kenneth J. Donnelly (D) term 2013 -2104
Room 416A, State House, Boston, MA 02133
Phone: 617 - 722 -1432 Kenneth.Donnelly@state.ma.us
SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT —
Third Middlesex District (PR. 3,8,9)
Michael J. Barrett (D) term 2013 -2014
Room 213A, State House, Boston, MA 02133
Phone: 617-722-1572 781 - 710 -6665
mike.barrett@masenate.gov
Fifteenth Middlesex District
Jay R. Kaufman (D) term 2013 -2014
Room 156, State House, Boston, MA 02133
Phone: 617 - 722 -2240 rep.jaykaufman@hou.state.ma.us
Fax: 617 - 722 -2813
COUNCILLOR — GOVERNOR'S EXECUTIVE
COUNCIL —Third District
Marilyn Petitto Devaney (D) term 2013 -2014
State House, Boston, MA 02133
98 Westminster Avenue, Watertown, Ma 02472
Res: 617- 923 -0778 GC: 617 - 725 -4015 x -3
AUDITOR (2011 -2014)
Suzanne M. Bump Office of the State Auditor
State House Room 230 Boston, MA 02133
Phone: 617-727-2075 auditor@sao.state.ma.us
DISTRICT ATTORNEY — NORTHERN DISTRICT
(2011 -2014)
Marie Ryan, Interim.
The Middlesex District Attorney's Office
15 Commonwealth Ave., Woburn, MA 01801
Phone: 781 - 897 -8300
CLERK OF COURTS — MIDDLESEX COUNTY
(2013 -2018)
Michael A. Sullivan
200 Trade Center, Woburn, MA 01801
mddlesex .clerksoffice@jud.state.ma.us
Phone: 781 - 939 - 2700 x2810 Fax: 781 - 939 -0872
REGISTER OF DEEDS — MIDDLESEX
SOUTHERN DISTRICT (2013 -2018)
Maria C. Curtatone
208 Cambridge St, PO Box 68, Cambridge, MA 02141
Phone: 617 - 679 -6310 Fax: 617 - 494 -9083
middlesexsouth@sec. state. ma. us
SHERIFF— MIDDLESEX COUNTY (2013 -2016)
Peter J. Koutoujian Administrative Office
400 Mystic Avenue, Medford, MA 02155
Phone: 781 - 960 -2800 Fax: 781 - 960 -2901
REGISTER OF PROBATE — MIDDLESEX COUNTY
(2009 -2014)
Tara E. DeCristofaro
Main Office
208 Cambridge Street, P.O. Box 410 -480
E. Cambridge, MA 02141
Phone: 617-768-5808 Fax: 617-225-0781
Moderator
ROLE: To preside over Town Meeting and appoint mem-
bers of the Appropriation Committee, Capital Expendi-
tures Committee, and the Cary Lecture Series Commit-
tee, as well as Lexington's representative on the Minuteman
Regional High School Committee.
ELECTED by the voters at large for a 1 -year term: Deborah
Brown.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Presided over a special Town Meeting in the fall and
both an annual Town Meeting and a special Town
Meeting in the spring.
• Held pre Town Meeting planning sessions with arti-
cle sponsors, Town Counsel, Town Clerk, and Finance
Committee Chairs to review timing and procedural
matters, and to anticipate scheduling issues, audio - visual
requirements, and probable amendments.
• Held a 2 -hour workshop for new Town Meeting mem-
bers in conjunction with the Town Meeting Members
Association. Town Counsel, Town Manager, Town
Clerk and chairs of major boards and committees ex-
plained their roles and helped clarify financial and plan-
ning terms and concepts, legal issues and parliamentary
procedures.
• Advised citizens on the protocol regarding participation
at Town Meeting.
• Nominated Rod Cole to once again serve as Deputy
Moderator.
TOWN OF LEXINGTON 55
• Participated in the Town Meeting Members Associa-
tions annual Town Meeting re -cap session.
• Appointed new members to fill vacancies in the Capital
Expenditures Committee and reappointed members to
the Appropriation Committee and Cary Lecture Series
Committee.
• Continued to serve on the Board of Directors of the
Massachusetts Moderators Association.
• Served as Moderator for Lexington's 300th Anniversary
Celebration 8th Grade Mock Town Meeting, where the
participating students served with great distinction and
enthusiasm!
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Town Moderator Deborah Brown modeling a Golden Tricorn hat.
Town Meeting Members Association (TMMA)
ROLE: The Town Meeting Members Association's
(TMMA) mission is to inform Town Meeting Members
in advance on all Warrant articles, meeting procedures, and
matters of town governance; to act as an interface between
Town Meeting and the municipal government, the Board
of Selectmen, School Committee, and other town boards
and committees; to represent the members of Town Meet-
ing when the Town Meeting is not in session; and to im-
prove Town Meeting procedures and processes.
MEMBERSHIP: All duly elected Town Meeting Members
automatically become TMMA Members with at -large
members being the Town Moderator, the Selectmen, the
Town Clerk and State Legislators living in Lexington.
EXECUTIVE Committeee: TMMA has an Executive Com-
mittee which meets the second Wednesday of each month
except July and August and when Town Meeting is in ses-
sion. The monthly meetings are open to all members. The
precinct officers, together with the TMMA officers, make up
the TMMA Executive Committee, and serve for one year.
PRECINCT Executive Committee Members are elected pri-
or to TMMA's Annual Meeting (which is held immediately
prior to the first TMMA information session following the
Town election.) There are nine precincts, and each precinct
meets individually to elect its Precinct Officers. Each Pre-
cinct elects a Precinct Chair, a Vice - Chair, and a Clerk. Im-
mediately after the election of Precinct Officers, TMMA
holds its Annual Meeting of the Association to elect the
TMMA Officers which are the Chair, Vice - Chair, Treasur-
er, Clerk, Webmaster and Email List Moderator. The term
of each office shall be for one year, commencing on the first
day of the Annual Town Meeting. The Chair, Vice -Chair
and Treasurer shall not serve in the same office for more
than two consecutive terms. TMMA officers are limited to
terms of no more than two consecutive years, except the
Clerk, Webmaster and the Email List Moderator. The Ex-
56 3013 Ann�_ia) Report
Town Meeting r cortfirtued from previous page
ecutive Committee may also appoint subcommittees, work-
ing groups or task forces from among the TMMA mem-
bership from time to time when considered appropriate to
the purposes of the TMMA.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Compiled and published the TMMA Warrant Informa-
tion Report book on all articles coming before the Annu-
al Town Meeting. This report familiarizes Town Meeting
members so they can better understand the issues.
• Sponsored three Warrant Information sessions before
the Annual Town Meeting to familiarize members with
the Warrant Articles. These sessions also assist Article
sponsors with feedback on likely questions and addi-
tional information they may need to provide at Town
Meeting. Also sponsored a Warrant Information session
before the June Special Town Meeting.
• Held a TMMA bus tour to view selected sites affected
by the Warrant articles before Annual Town Meeting.
• Maintained an email listsery (with message archives acces-
sible to the public at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lext-
mma). The listsery provides a medium for informal discus-
sions among TMMA members about Town matters.
• Maintained the TMMA Website, including Executive
Committee minutes, various committee reports, and access
toTMNUemailarchives:http://Iexingtontmma.org.
• Maintained the generic email addresses to simplify the
process of contacting Town Meeting Members. http: //
www.lexingtontmma.org/index.php?n=Main.Members.
• Co- sponsored with Lexington League of Woman Vot-
ers and Lexington's 300th Anniversary Celebrations
Committee educational materials and educational activ-
ities associated with a community Mock Town Meeting
for participating 8th grade students during the academic
year. Also took part in other events associated with the
Towns 300th Anniversary Celebration.
• Sponsored an annual Town Meeting Review session fol-
lowing Annual Town Meeting.
• Presented information about Town Meeting and the
Town Meeting Members Association to newly elected
Town Meeting Members and the Lexington Citizen's
Academy.
2013 2014 Executive Committee Officers
Chair:
James Osten
Vice - Chair:
Michelle Goddard
Treasurer:
Barry Orenstein
Clerk:
Jeff Crampton
Webmaster:
Robert Avallone
Email List Moderator:
Vicki Blier
Precinct
Number
Precinct Chair
Precinct Vice -Chair
Precinct Clerk
1
Brian Heffernan
Mary Ann Stewart
Joel Adler
2
Jason Bressner
Laurel Carpenter
Peter Lee
3
Michelle Goddard
Rosemary Levy
Judy Pappo
4
Molly Nye
Gloria Bloom
Laura Hussong
5
Andy Friedlich
Saatvik Ahluwalia
Ginna Johnson
6
Frank Sandy
Jane Pagett
Margaret Counts -Klebe
7
George Brunell
Mary Burnell
Mary Hamilton
8
Ingrid Klimmoff
Andrei Radulescu -Bann
Timothy Dunn
9
Jeanne Canale
Narain Bhatia
Lisah Rhodes
TMAM Executive Committee: Front (L -R) Molly Nye, Michelle Goddard, Jim
Osten, Ilndy Friedlich, George Burnell; Rear (L -R) Ilndrei Radulescu -Banu, Jeanne
Canale, Frank Sandy, Jane Pagett, Joel<Idler, Laura Hussong Mary Ilnn Stewart
and Mary Burnell.
Cary Memorial Library
Personnel FY12 FY13
Full Time ............................... 26 .... ............................... 26
PartTime .............................. 23 .... ............................... 23
ROLE: The Cary Library's Mission is to ignite curiosity, en-
gage minds, and connect our community.
The Cary Memorial Library Board of Trustees is the gov-
erning body of the Library. As specified by a 1868 gift from
Maria Hastings Cary, the Library's Board is comprised of
the Town's Selectmen, School Committee members, and
the community's "settled clergy."
APPOINTED by the Trustees: Director Koren Stembridge.
Each year the Board elects a five - member Executive Com-
mittee. Chair Norman Cohen; Helen Cohen, Deborah
Mauger, Maryann Stewart and Howard Jaffee.
State Certification and Library Funding
Each year Massachusetts public libraries submit data on
library usage and municipal funding as part of the Mas-
sachusetts Board of Library Commissioners certification
process. Libraries must meet certain statutory and regula-
tory benchmarks in order to receive state certification. The
Cary Memorial Library meets or exceeds all benchmarks
for state certification, and in FY13, the library received a
State Aid appropriation of $39,235.
Each year, the acquisition of library materials is evaluated
as part of the certification and aid process. By State reg-
ulation, Lexington's population size specifies the percent-
age required to receive total aid. For Fiscal Year 2013 this
percentage was 13% of the Library's municipal appropria-
tion or $261,591. Of that amount, just over $116,000 or
44% was supplied through municipal appropriations. The
remaining 56% of the materials expenditure was supplied
through Trustee fines and fees and donations from the Cary
Memorial Library Foundation and Friends of the Cary
Memorial Library.
The Library continues to be dependent on, and grateful for,
the significant contributions made by the Cary Memorial
Library Foundation and the Friends of Cary Memorial Li-
brary. The 13% materials expenditure target could not be
managed without their help.
Strategic Plan
In FY13 the Cary Library embarked on a year -long Stra-
tegic Planning process. The Library was fortunate to have
Maureen Sullivan, president of the American Library Asso-
ciation, to facilitate that work. The final plan, which reflects
the rapidly changing library environment, was the product
TOWN OF LEXINGTON 57
of collaborative effort on the part of the staff strategic plan-
ning team, the staff as whole, a 25 member Community Ad-
visory Committee, the Library Board of Trustees, and the
community at large in their responses to the library elec-
tronic survey and strategic questions posted on the library
bulletin board. The Cary Memorial Library 2014 -2017
Strategic Plan was accepted at the May 22, 2013 Board of
Trustees meeting and is available online at carylibrary.org/
strategicplan.pdf.
Adult and Young Adult Services
• As its contribution to Lexington's 300th anniversary,
Cary Library concentrated on developing its Lexing-
ton author collection, starting with a call to Lexing-
ton authors to make sure the Library knew about their
work. Ads were placed at all public service desks and in
the newspaper and continued throughout the year un-
til March when the library hosted a reception where 80
authors and over 250 of their admirers celebrated Lex-
ington's literary heritage. The collection, now moved to
a prominent spot in the reading room, features 494 au-
thors who are commemorated on a Lexington Author
plaque on the wall in the main Reading Room.
• The Lexington Reads committee collaborated with the
Cary Lecture Series to present author Jill Lepore whose
book The Story of America was in keeping with the
Lexington 300th celebration. Ms. Lepore spoke at both
Cary Hall and at Cary Library for the Friends of Cary
Library's Book Lover's Brunch.
• Also in keeping with the 300 theme, the new Archives
Storage Room, funded by CPA grants has been com-
pleted and historical collections have been relocated to
this climate- controlled environment.
• Participants in the first -ever Teen Summer Reading
Program logged 720 hours.
• Reference librarians answered 34,476 reference ques-
tions.
• Patrons signed up to use the library's five individual qui-
et study rooms 4,948 times.
Circulation Information
Total circulation of all library materials: 833,163.
Holdings Information
Children's Services
The staff of the Children's Department circulated 349,584
items, answered 7,354 reference questions, and offered
392 programs to Lexington's youngest readers. More than
15,254 children attended Library programs this year.
Building on the success of last year's LegoFest, Childress
Services established two ongoing Brickbuilders' Clubs. The
second annual LegoFest, sponsored by the Friends of Cary
Library, was held In June of this year and was expanded to
include showings of a Lego film in addition to the build-
ers' contest and grab bag challenges; 300 children partici-
pated, and twice as many contest entries were received this
year over last year.
Technology Department
The Head of Technology, along with newly appointed
Town/Library webmaster Kathy Santos and a cross- depart-
mental staff committee, has been working on a re- design of
the library website. The new site is expected to launch in the
fall of 2013.
In collaboration with the Children's Department, the Tech-
nology department deployed four iPads loaded with apps
selected by the Children's staff, allowing children to learn
and play games on iPads that have been specifically con-
figured to allow for easy management by library staff while
providing a safe learning environment for young patrons.
This program was made possible through the Cary Memo-
rial Library Foundation.
Personnel
Several staff members retired in 2013: longtime Head of
Childrens' Services, Ruth Lynn, and Assistant Director,
Kathy Quilan. Alissa Lauzon is now Head of Childrens'
Services'; former Head of Reference and former Assistant
Director (1999 -2004) Cynthia Johnson is now Assistant
Director, and Reference Librarian, Cathie Ghorbani, is now
Head of Reference.
Friends of Cary Memorial Library
• Contributed more than $48,000 in FY13 to support
materials budgets, Childress Room programs (Includ-
ing the Summer Reading Program), museum passes, and
other library endeavors.
• Purchased museum passes and discounts for 24 muse-
ums and parks. The estimated savings to Lexington resi-
dents using passes is $92,630.
• Coordinated the efforts of 139 volunteers who worked
5,315 hours to help the library operate more smoothly
and to make 244 deliveries of library materials to those
who are unable to visit the library in person.
• Commissioned and dedicated a bookcase for the Chil-
dress Rare Book Collection honor of Ruth Lynn.
Cary Memorial Library Foundation
• Provided over $205,000 from nearly 1200 donors to the
library during FY13 to support materials budgets includ-
ing the library's substantial collection of online databases.
• Launched the Science Cafe, lively, interactive discus-
sions featuring prize- winning Lexington scientists in-
cluding talks by a MacArthur "genius grant" recipient, a
designer and developer of uses for nano - materials that
will help create the next generations of solar cells, and a
researcher studying virus -host interactions.
• Kat MacDonald appointed Development director in 2012.
Adult
Children's
Total
FY12
FY13
FY12
FY13
FY12
FY13
Books
132,602
131,716
78,170
78,409
210,772
210,125
Print Periodicals
748
563
127
137
875
700
Audio
8,955
9,555
2,360
1,832
11,315
11,387
Videocassettes /DVDs
10,038
10,837
2,619
2,835
12,657
13,672
Downloadable audio (available through OPAL)
6,818
5,055
620
0
7,438
5055
Materials in Electronic Format (E -books and CD -ROMs)
9,013
15,498
248
51
9,261
15,549
Materials in Microform
7,635
7,653
0
0
7,635
7,653
Miscellaneous (e.g. kits, framed art work, puppets, slide sets, films, filmstrips)
51
63
170
168
221
231
Totals
175,860
180,940
84,314
83,432
260,174
264,372
Children's Services
The staff of the Children's Department circulated 349,584
items, answered 7,354 reference questions, and offered
392 programs to Lexington's youngest readers. More than
15,254 children attended Library programs this year.
Building on the success of last year's LegoFest, Childress
Services established two ongoing Brickbuilders' Clubs. The
second annual LegoFest, sponsored by the Friends of Cary
Library, was held In June of this year and was expanded to
include showings of a Lego film in addition to the build-
ers' contest and grab bag challenges; 300 children partici-
pated, and twice as many contest entries were received this
year over last year.
Technology Department
The Head of Technology, along with newly appointed
Town/Library webmaster Kathy Santos and a cross- depart-
mental staff committee, has been working on a re- design of
the library website. The new site is expected to launch in the
fall of 2013.
In collaboration with the Children's Department, the Tech-
nology department deployed four iPads loaded with apps
selected by the Children's staff, allowing children to learn
and play games on iPads that have been specifically con-
figured to allow for easy management by library staff while
providing a safe learning environment for young patrons.
This program was made possible through the Cary Memo-
rial Library Foundation.
Personnel
Several staff members retired in 2013: longtime Head of
Childrens' Services, Ruth Lynn, and Assistant Director,
Kathy Quilan. Alissa Lauzon is now Head of Childrens'
Services'; former Head of Reference and former Assistant
Director (1999 -2004) Cynthia Johnson is now Assistant
Director, and Reference Librarian, Cathie Ghorbani, is now
Head of Reference.
Friends of Cary Memorial Library
• Contributed more than $48,000 in FY13 to support
materials budgets, Childress Room programs (Includ-
ing the Summer Reading Program), museum passes, and
other library endeavors.
• Purchased museum passes and discounts for 24 muse-
ums and parks. The estimated savings to Lexington resi-
dents using passes is $92,630.
• Coordinated the efforts of 139 volunteers who worked
5,315 hours to help the library operate more smoothly
and to make 244 deliveries of library materials to those
who are unable to visit the library in person.
• Commissioned and dedicated a bookcase for the Chil-
dress Rare Book Collection honor of Ruth Lynn.
Cary Memorial Library Foundation
• Provided over $205,000 from nearly 1200 donors to the
library during FY13 to support materials budgets includ-
ing the library's substantial collection of online databases.
• Launched the Science Cafe, lively, interactive discus-
sions featuring prize- winning Lexington scientists in-
cluding talks by a MacArthur "genius grant" recipient, a
designer and developer of uses for nano - materials that
will help create the next generations of solar cells, and a
researcher studying virus -host interactions.
• Kat MacDonald appointed Development director in 2012.
Community Development
Personnel FY12 FY13
FullTime .. .............................14 .... ............................... 15
PartTime . ............................... 3 ...... ............................... 4
The Office of Community Development protects the health
and safety of residents through the enforcement of pub-
lic health, building code, zoning, and land -use laws, bylaws
and regulations. The Department integrates several differ-
ent regulatory services, including building, conservation,
health, historic, and zoning board of appeals. By consoli-
dating these various operations into a single department,
the Town is able to streamline code enforcement, outreach
and educational activities related to commercial, residential
and public development.
The Community Development Department is comprised
of the following four divisions: Building and Zoning, Regu-
latory Support, Conservation and Health.
Building and Zoning Division
ROLE: To enforce the State Building Code, Uniform State
Plumbing and Gas Code, State Mechanical Code, State
Electrical Code, Architectural Access Board Regulations,
and Lexington Zoning Bylaws. This involves plan review,
permit issuance, and inspection of all building, electrical,
plumbing, gas and mechanical construction in the Town,
including new structures, additions, alterations, and repairs.
Responsible for enforcing the State Architectural Access
Board regulations involving handicapped accessibility to
buildings and issues regarding such requirements.
The Sealer of Weights & Measures determines the accura-
cy of all weights and measuring devices in commercial and
public use within the Town. At the present time the Town
contracts this service from the state.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: Building Commis-
sioner Garry Rhodes, full-time Building Inspectors Peter
Curro and Bruce Dempsey, Inspector of Wires Barry Kutz,
Plumbing /Gas Inspector Duke LaConte, and Zoning Ad-
ministrator David George.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Permit activity is at record levels, with a total of 1860
building permits issued.
• Construction on 4 Hartwell Place which was a major
interior renovation and is now seventy five percent com-
plete and will be one hundred percent occupied when
TOWN OF LEXINGTON
completed. 33 Hayden Avenue has also undergone a
major renovation and is now two thirds occupied.
The demolition of existing houses and the construction
of new larger houses on scattered sites continue. Permits
were issued to demolish 88 existing houses, while 91
permits were issued for the construction of new single -
family dwellings. There have been 88 permits issued for
roof mounted photovoltaic systems.
Regulatory Support Division
ROLE: To provide administrative support to the Building,
Health, and Conservation Divisions and to the Commu-
nity Development boards and commissions, including the
Zoning Board of Appeals, the Historic Districts Commis-
sion and the Historical Commission, and coordinates their
daily operations. The staff, comprised of an Office Manager
and four Department Assistants, schedules and coordinates
hearings, sets agendas, processes applications and permits,
inputs data into access databases, maintains files, circulates
petitions among Town boards and officials, prepares meet-
ing notices, agendas, minutes and certificates of appropri-
ateness, determines and notifies abutters, assists at flu clin-
ics and hazardous waste collections, communicates with
the public, attends meetings, performs payroll and accounts
payable functions, makes daily deposits, and files all final
documentation.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: Susan Cleary hired as
Office Manager to fill vacancy created by retirement of Ann
Belliveau in March, 2013; Dianne Cornaro, Department
Assistant; Michelle Tassi, Department Assistant; Brenda
Tabak, Department Assistant; Linda Rainville, Depart-
ment Assistant.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• For highlights, please see Building and Zoning Division,
Conservation Commission, Board of Health, Board of
Appeals, Historic Districts Commission, and Historical
Commission sections.
Conservation
Personnel FY12 FY13
FullTime .. ............................... 2...... ............................... 2
PartTime . ............................... 0 ...... ............................... 0
ROLE: To administer and enforce the Massachusetts Wet-
lands Protection Act (M.G.L. Ch. 131, s.40) and the Wet-
land Protection Code of the Town of Lexington (Chapter
130; formerly Lexington General Bylaw Article =I);
to promote and protect natural resources; to protect wa-
tersheds, waterways, and wetlands; to acquire and manage
open land for passive recreation and natural habitat; and to
provide corridors for wildlife. The Commission's responsi-
bilities include performing site visits; holding hearings and
meetings with applicants, abutters, property managers, and
committees; issuing permits; managing conservation land;
and educating the public about conservation land and natu-
ral resources.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager with the approval of
the Selectmen for overlapping 3 -year terms: Chair Joyce
Miller, Vice Chair Philip Hamilton, David Langseth, Duke
Bitsko, Richard Wolk, Stewart Kennedy, and Jane Warren.
Associate Commissioners: Don Kozak, Community Gar-
dens; David Williams, Land Acquisition; Susan Solomon,
Tree Bylaw Committee (all former commissioners). Staff:
Director of Community Development /Conservation Ad-
ministrator, Karen Mullins, and Conservation Stewardship
Program Coordinator, Emily Schadler.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Reviewed and acted between July 1, 2012 to June 30,
2013 on 43 Notices of Intent, of which 37 Orders of
Conditions were prepared and issued; 2 Abbreviated
Notices of Resource Area Delineation, of which 2 Or-
ders of Resource Area Delineations were issued; 24 Re-
quests for Determinations, of which 21 Negative De-
terminations of Applicability with Conditions and 3
Positive Determinations of Applicability were issued;
7 Amendments to Orders of Conditions, 2 Extensions
to Orders of Conditions, 20 Certificates of Compliance,
8 insignificant plan changes, 5 Emergency Certificates
and 2 Enforcement Orders /Violations. Held 90 pub-
lic hearings /meetings and performed over 450 on -site
inspections and monitoring for these and all other on-
going projects.
• Managed more than 1360 acres of conservation land
with the help of volunteer Conservation Stewards (vol-
unteered over 1500 hours of time), Boy and Girl Scouts,
interns, and the Department of Public Works. Coordi-
nated volunteer Steward Directors to provide leadership
for care of conservation land and assisted with fund-
raiser for Lexington Nature Trust (over $4000 raised).
Stewards received State Recreational Trails Program
funding for trail improvements at Whipple Hill & com-
pleted trail improvements at Paint Mine. Began orchard
restoration and removed old arbor, dock, and fence at
Cotton Farm.
• Continued to support Watershed Stewardship Program
in partnership with Engineering Division and citizen
volunteers, including water quality sampling, storm
drain marking, and educational outreach.
• Completed renovations of Hennessey Barn, funded by
the Community Preservation Act, to provide storage for
tools & materials for conservation- related work.
• Supported the following Scout projects: kiosk construc-
tion (Cotton Farm), vernal pool certification (various
locations), boardwalk construction (Paint Mine), and
bluebird box installation (Chiesa Farm).
• Purchased two parcels of land: Wright Farm for conser-
vation purposes through the Community Preservation
Act and one of the last remaining privately owned par-
cels in Hayden Woods off Valleyfield Street through the
Hayden Woods Trust Fund.
Conservation Commission: Front (L -R) Joyce Miller, Philip Hamilton, and Jane
Warren; Rear Stuart Kennedy.
Summary 1964June 2013
Year(s) Voted /Given
Acres
Total Cost
Fed. Reimb
State Reimb.
Net Cost to
Town
Total Land Acquisition
1372.2
11,414,786
335,406
1,699,031
9,375,349
Cataldo Reservation
'74'84*
5.4
6,150
- - --
- - --
6,150
Great Meadow Expansion
'74'82
1.9
3,857
- - --
- - --
3,857
Lillian Road at Munroe Brook
'92
1.1
transfer
- - --
- - --
- - --
Orchard Crossing
188'89#
8.5
gift
- - --
- - --
- - --
Whipple Hill
'63'66- 7'74'77 *'94 #'95#
121.0
142,489
47,487
35,020
59,982
Bowman Park Expansion
'75
1.2
18,000
- - --
9,000
9,000
Daisy Wilson
'78
8.0
75,995
- - --
37,997
37,998
Dunback Meadow
'65-67277-8480-1 *#
170.5
374,147
87,100
87,050
199,997
Liberty Heights
'74*
5.5
9,596
- - --
4,618
4,978
West Farm
'66'76'77'85*
12.8
323,000
- - --
12,100
310,900
Brookhaven
189#
3.3
gift
- - --
- - --
- - --
Concord Avenue Area
'71'79 #'94#
30.7
102,890
- - --
49,534
53,356
Hayden Woods
69'77-8'81 *'03
79.2
157,598
68,304
38,540
45,754
Juniper Hill
'70'72'74#
28.4
120,413
- - --
56,872
63,541
Metropolitan State Hospital
'73#
6.2
gift
- - --
- - --
- - --
Philbrook Terrace
189#
2.0
gift
- - --
- - --
- - --
Waltham Line
'77*
12.0
transfer
- - --
- - --
- - --
Waltham Street Farms
'72'76 -7 *#
41.5
300,450
- - --
154,225
146,225
UpperVine Brook - Cotton Farm
11
4.2
3,800,000
500,000
3,300,000
Upper Vine Brook
72'75- 6'95 *'03*
48.7
121,443
- - --
55,803
65,640
Lower Vine Brook/Pinard Woods
68- 9'75'78- 9'81'85 * #'09
112.0
2,431,235
42,069
147,200
2,241,966
Munroe Brook Pond
'85#
3.1
gift
- - --
- - --
- - --
Pheasant Brook Estates 1
'85'89#
4.6
gift
- - --
- - --
- - --
Pheasant Brook Estates 11
190#
29.7
gift
- - --
- - --
- - --
Shaker Glen
'73
16.8
85,636
- - --
41,143
44,493
Tower Park Expansion
'87
2.3
180,000
- - --
- - --
180,000
Chiesa Farm
'76'85
23.1
1,592,500
- - --
46,125
1,546,375
Hammer Hill
'79
0.9
gift
- - --
- - --
- - --
Parker Meadow
'76'79'80
17.7
237,000
- - --
60,000
177,000
Willard's Woods Expansion
64'66'67'79 *'95 *'02#
104.2
116,786
32,906
17,997
65,883
Woodland Bird Sanctuary
189#
7.2
gift
- - --
- - --
- - --
Burlington Strip
'71'77*
8.6
106,097
- - --
- - --
106,097
Paint Mine
'75'77*
35.5
8,811
- - --
2,000
6,811
Simonds Brook North
'70'76 -7'82#
57.7
291,736
38,526
131,600
121,610
Simonds Brook South
'68'70'79
20.7
49,028
19,014
12,006
18,008
Turning Mill Pond
'77'78'85#
9.7
5,000
- - --
- - --
5,000
Turning Mill Road
189#
4.4
gift
- - --
- - --
- - --
Hastings Sanctuary
'71
1.7
6,000
- - --
- - --
6,000
Meagherville /Pine Meadow
66'77 * #'95 *'09
99.4
70,000
- - --
- - --
70,000
..y
ommunity Develol pMerlt coni-I ed from tI)rev$our, p,4:,= L,
Meagherville Lots
'91 #'93 #'94#
0.5
gift
- - --
- - --
- - --
Poor Farm
'83*
10.7
transfer
- - --
- - --
- - --
Valley Road
'82*
3.2
transfer
- - --
- - --
- - --
128 Greenbelt
'78*
11.7
transfer
- - --
- - --
- - --
Bates Road
191*
9.3
transfer
- - --
- - --
- - --
Cranberry Hill
'77
24.6
73,929
- - --
15,201
58,728
Fiske Hill
'78'84*
10.2
transfer
- - --
- - --
- - --
Idylwilde
'75
9.4
200,000
- - --
100,000
100,000
Katandin Woods
77'80'89 #'09
37.5
255,000
- - --
85,000
170,000
Tophet Swamp
'81*
25.5
transfer
- - --
- - --
- - --
Sutherland Woods
'95*
24.9
transfer
- - --
- - --
- - --
Brown Homestead
'95*
6.0
trade
- - --
- - --
- - --
Augusta Land
'96
8.0
150,000
- - --
- - --
150,000
Hennessy's Field
99*
10.0
transfer
- - --
- - --
- - --
Hartwell Avenue
03#
4.1
gift
- - --
- - --
- - --
Myrna Road
03#
0.8
gift
- - --
- - --
- - --
North Street
05*
24.4
transfer
- - --
- - --
- - --
* All /part Town -owned transfer
# All /part gift
Another 150 acres are protected by restrictions and easements given to the Town by residents. The largest are: Munroe Brook, 65.7 acres; Tophet Swamp /Kiln Brook, 34.3
acres; Potter's Pond, 15.1 acres; Bertucci's 50 Hill Street, 12.1 acres,and Vine Brook, 9 acres.The others are as small as 0.1 acre. Boston Edison Company licenses 26.4 acres.
Health
Personnel FY12 FY13
FullTime .. ............................... 2 ...... ............................... 2
PartTime ................................ 1....... ..............................1
ROLE: To protect and promote the health of residents and
those who work in or visit the Town; to develop and imple-
ment effective health policies, regulations, and programs that
prevent disease and ensure the wellbeing of the community.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: Chair Wendy Heiger-
Bernays, PhD; Burt Perlmutter, MD; Sharon MacKenzie,
RN; David S. Geller, MD; John Jay Flynn, J.D. Staff: Health
Director, Gerard Cody; Environmental Health Agent, Kathy
Fox, and Public Health Nurse, David Neylon, RN.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Environmental Health
• Offered commercial food preparation educational semi-
nar program (open to all food workers) throughout the
year. Titled "Person in Charge Training ", this program
was offered on four occasions.
• Monitored water quality lab test results at the "Old Res-
ervoir" bathing beach weekly and after post -rain events.
This testing was done according to the BOH Beach
Closure policy in order to measure the bacteria levels
and help ensure that the beach was safe to remain open.
• Staffed four Household Medical Waste collections and
eight Household Hazardous Waste collections with
Health Division employees in a joint effort with the
Department of Public Works in an effort to help protect
groundwater and the environment. In addition, collect-
ed used syringes to reduce the chance of an accidental
needle stick. As a result of these programs, thousands of
pounds of these materials were prevented from entering
the curbside rubbish and garbage collections.
Participated in an integrated mosquito management
program directed at reducing the mammal- biting mos-
quito population and reducing the risk of West Nile Vi-
rus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE).
Some of the statistics include the treatment of over 4100
catch basins and 183 acres of prime mosquito habitat. In
addition, mosquito survey collections were submitted to
the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to be
tested for WNV and EEE.
Community Health and Emergency Preparedness
• Vaccinated two thousand four hundred forty five (2445)
individuals for seasonal influenza at eight (8) differ-
ent flu clinics, including partnering with the Lexington
Public Schools for a school -based vaccine initiative, the
Senior Center, the Chinese Bible Church, and Avalon
and Katandin Woods Apartment complexes to reach
vulnerable and difficult to reach populations. Conduct-
ed a series of eight (8) health education presentations
throughout town on the prevention of vector borne dis-
eases, including West Nile Virus, Eastern Equine En-
cephalitis (EEE) and Lyme disease.
The Health Division was awarded a $15,000 Communi-
ty Health Network Area (CHNA) Planning Grant. Sur-
veyed residents, conducted focus groups and community
forums, and collaborated with town departments and
committees to discover and assess unmet health needs
TOWN OF LEXINGTON 63
in the community. Plans to apply for $25,000 CHNA
Implementation grant in Fall, 2013.
Participated in Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
operations to monitor extreme weather conditions in
preparation for setting up an emergency shelter or in-
formation center. Partners at the EOC included Town
Manager's Office, Fire, Police, DPW, Library staff, Hu-
man Services Department and other town departments.
Obtained grant funding from the MDPH Bureau of
Emergency Preparedness to conduct a table top plan-
ning exercise with these same partners. In the planning
exercise, the scenario was based on a response to a bi-
ological threat where an Emergency Dispensing Site
(EDS) would need to be set up using staff and Medi-
cal Reserve Corp volunteers. Continue to participate
in Public Health Region 4A Emergency Preparedness
with 33 surrounding towns.
Board ofHealth: (L -R) Sharon MacKenzie, Wendy Heiger- Bernays, John Flynn, Gerard Cody and Linda Rainville, Department Assistant.
Finance
Assessor
Personnel FY12 FY 13
FullTime .. ............................... 5 ...... ............................... 5
PartTime ................................ 1....... ..............................1
ROLE: The Assessing Office's primary function is the de-
termination—in accordance with Massachusetts General
Laws and regulations —of assessed values of real and per-
sonal property used to allocate the annual tax levy among
real and personal property accounts, and the evaluation of
any applications for abatement of such property tax. Other
significant duties include: a) administration of motor ve-
hicle excise tax abatement, and b) determination of taxpayer
eligibility for deferral of (or exemption from) property taxes
or the CPA surcharge.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: The 3- member Board
of Assessors including William Jackson (Chairman), Ed-
mund Grant (member), and Gregory Johnson (member),
and the Director of Assessing, Robert Lent.
HIGHLIGHTS:
As required by the Massachusetts Department of Rev-
enue (MA DOR), all real and personal property in Lex-
ington was reviewed and adjusted on a mass appraisal
basis to recognize changes and conditions in the market
during the year of analysis (calendar 2011). The resulting
assessed values and the underlying methodologies used
to determine such values were reviewed and approved
by MA DOR. The MA DOR considered FY 2013 in
Lexington to be an "Interim' year (between full Certifi-
cation years).
In FY 2013, the assessed value of the average single -
family dwelling in Lexington was $709,000, an in-
crease from FY 2012. Residential properties, as a class,
increased by 1.80 %, while Commercial/Industrial/Per-
sonal (CIP) properties, as a class, decreased by 1.49%
(with Personal Property having the largest influence in
FY 2013 with a 15.53% decrease in its value).
As it was in FY 2012, the most significant new construc-
tion project affecting new levy growth in FY 2013 was
the expansion of the Cubist Pharmaceutical (Lab /Of-
fice) properties, located in southwest Lexington along
Hayden Ave.
Assessment Categories for FYI
Property Description (Class Code)
No. of Parcels /Accounts
Assessed Value
Single - Family Dwellings (101)
8,978
$6,441,950,000
Residential Condominiums (102)
945
$396,868,000
Miscellaneous Residential (103,109)
35
$33,236,000
Two - Family Houses (104)
172
$103,712,000
Three - Family Houses (105)
11
$6,954,000
Multiple- Units /Apartments (111 -125)
15
$158,848,000
Residential Land (130- 132,106)
579
$44,338,000
Commercial Property (300 -393)
408
$628,506,000
Industrial Property (400 -452)
42
$282,519,000
Agricultural Land (Chap 61 A)
3
$20,000
Recreational Land (Chap 61 R)
8
$2,754,000
Mixed Use [Resid +Comm] (012 -043)
22
$18,157,000
Personal Property /Utilities (500 -552)
876
$190,094,160
Totals
1 12,0941
$8,307,956,760
Class
Levy %
Valuation
Tax Rates
Tax Levy
Residential
86.62%
$7,196,488,310
$15.20
$109,386,622
Commercial
7.69%
$638,855,290
$28.97
$18,507,637
Industrial
3.40%
$282,519,000
$28.97
$8,184,575
Personal Property
2.29%
$190,094,160
$28.97
$5,507,028
Total
100.00%
$8,307,956,760
$141,585,863
Comptroller
Personnel FY12
FY 13
FullTime .. ............................... 6 ...... ............................... 6
PartTime . ............................0.4 ... ............................... 0.4
ROLE: To oversee all financial operations of the Town,
which includes the assessing of property, collecting all ac-
counts receivable, payment of all accounts payable, procure-
ment, investment of town funds, maintaining accounting
records, preparation of financial statements, annual audit,
administration of the retirement system, and support to the
Appropriation Committee.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen: Town Comptrol-
ler, Robert N. Addelson; by the Town Manager: Town Ac-
countant, Laurie Dell'Olio.
HIGHLIGHTS:
In February 2013 issued $48.7 million in bonds at a true
interest cost (TIC) of 1.89% to fund capital improve-
ments and procurement of capital equipment of which
$22.76 million was for the construction of the new Es-
tabrook Elementary School and $18.2 million was for
the renovation of the Bridge and Bowman Elementa-
ry Schools. The sale included a premium of $5.13 mil-
lion paid to the Town that was voted at the 2013 annual
town meeting to be used for finance costs of the Esta-
brook and Bridge /Bowman projects.
Financeconfinued from previous page
• In February 2013, issued a $2.95 million bond anticipa-
tion note at a net interest cost of 0.2230% to fund the
acquisition of the Wright Farm property.
• In June 2013, issued $1.016 million in bond anticipation
notes at a net interest cost of 0.3114% to fund capital
improvements and procurement of capital equipment.
• Performed analysis leading to recommended FY2013
water and sewer rates.
Treasurer /Collector
Personnel FY12 FY13
FullTime .. ............................... 4 ...... ............................... 4
PartTime ................................ 1...... ............................... 1
ROLE: To perform the duties of Treasurer and Collector as
outlined in Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L.), Chap-
ter 41. As Treasurer, is responsible for the receipt and dis-
bursement of all town funds as well as the management of
investment policies, and debt. As Collector, issues and col-
lects all Real Estate, Motor Vehicle, Personal Property and
Water /Sewer bills as assessed.
Fire and Rescue
Personnel FY12 FY13
FullTime ............................... 58 .... ............................... 59
PartTime ................................ 1....... ..............................1
ROLE: To protect lives and property of the citizens of, and
visitors to Lexington from emergencies involving fire, ex-
plosions, medical issues, hazardous materials incidents and
other environmental causes, whether naturally occurring or
man -made. This mission is accomplished through profes-
sional emergency response and hazard mitigation; compre-
hensive code enforcement and effective public education.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• The Department's emergency call volume was 3654 in-
cidents, emergency medical calls accounted for 2367 of
these calls, or almost 65% of emergency calls. The deci-
sion to provide paramedic -level care (advanced life sup-
port) continues to provide quality emergency medical
services to our citizens.
• In April the Department conducted an entrance exam
for the position of Firefighter /Paramedic. 40 individuals
signed up for the exam, and 30 passed. Interviews were
conducted to establish an eligibility list.
Significant Incidents During FY13
9/30/2012
95 Grove St.
House Fire
$500,000 loss
5/6/2013
13 Seaborn PI.
Garage Fire
$150,000 loss
6/11/2013
990 Waltham St.
House Fire
$200,000 loss
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APPOINTED by the Town Manager: Arnold F. Lovering,
January 2008.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Real Estate tax collections totaled $135,360,205 includ-
ing collections of prior year's taxes. Accounts with out-
standing balances were put into tax title or entered into
payment plans.
• Personal Property tax collections totaled $5,031,329.
• Motor Vehicle Excise tax collections totaled $4,300,549.
These bills were based on information provided by the Reg-
istry of Motor Vehicles. Overdue accounts were committed
to the Deputy Collector, who under M.G.L., marked these
accounts for license and registration non - renewal.
• Water /Sewer collections totaled $18,236,620.
• Investment income for all town accounts including
the Other Post Employment Benefits Trust Fund was
$990,139 of which $272,998 was credited to the Gener-
al Fund. All investments are made according to M.G.L.
When investing the Towns money safety, liquidity and
yield are considered in that order.
During FY13 the Town had two major storm - related
events; Hurricane Sandy hit in October, almost one year
from the Halloween snow storm of 2011. Hurricane Sandy
spared Lexington from the brunt of its forces, but there
were wide spread areas with power outages and downed
trees, some of the power took a week to restore. The
February Blizzard dumped more than two feet of snow on
Lexington, pre planning by the Town's Emergency Man-
agement Team and having the storm fall on a weekend,
allowed for an event free storm, and a quick clean -up.
Fire Prevention Program
The Fire Prevention Division performs and coordinates
a wide variety of inspections and services. These include
activities such as the inspection of sprinkler installations,
fire alarms, oil burners, LP gas storage, cutting and weld-
ing, fuel oil storage, blasting, school inspections, nurs-
ing and health care facilities, and the construction or
resale of residential homes. There were 495 permits is-
sued for the professional installation of equipment, over
200 quarterly inspections and or re- inspections of edu-
cational or healthcare facilities, and 675 inspections of
new or re -sale homes. There were 210 plans reviewed
for new or renovation construction. In total, over 1370
inspections were performed by the Lexington Fire De-
partment.
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tector installation program for eligible residents.
Training
Fire and rescue training follows state recommendations
for subject matter and hours. Emergency Medical Ser-
vices training is mandated by the Commonwealth as to
the number of bi- annual continuing education credits
(28) and a refresher course for EMT's (24 hours) and
paramedics (48 hours plus add -on hours for ACLS re-
certification). Every EMT and First Responder must
have annual CPR re- certification.
This past year the Department conducted training for its
Officers through the Mass Fire Academy. Each Lieu-
tenant completed "Fire Officer 1," and a supplemental
class on strategies & tactics. Other Department training
consisted of pump opera -tor training, and training for
emergency vehicle operators.
Emergency Medical Services
EMS continues to garner the bulk of our activity (65% of
all calls). The Department provides advanced life support
(ALS), or paramedic level service to the community. Of
the contiguous communities, only Lexington offers ALS
to its citizens through the Fire Department. We staff two
ambulances by cross staffing the second ambulance with
ladder truck personnel. Through grant funding, this Janu-
ary the Department began staffing the second ambulance
during peak hours (M -F, 8am -6pm), allowing the ladder
truck to stay available for other emergency calls.
Emergency Management
The Fire Chief serves as the Town's Emergency Manager
Director. Any man -made or natural disaster may trigger
enactment of the Town -wide "Emergency Plan', where
the Town Manager is in overall charge of the event, ad-
vised by the Emergency Manager. Tracking expenses for
state and federal re- imbursement for incidents is a criti-
cal function of Emergency Management.
In FY13 the Town opened Its Emergency Operations
Center (EOC) in the Public Facilities Building 201
Bedford Street, on two occasions; Hurricane Sandy, and
the February Blizzard. The EOC is staffed with essen-
tial personnel to gather information and make decisions
pertaining to the emergency, and the Towns recovery.
The Town utilizes "Code Red" as the emergency notifi-
cation program to contact all Lexington households by
phone, cell phone, e -mail, etc. Complete notification takes
approximately 20 minutes. Residents should be sure that
they are enrolled in the "Code Red" emergency system.
Personnel
The Fire Department hired four new Firefighters this
year•, Joseph Annesse, Doug Boudrow, Michael Naugh-
ton, and Robert Palardy, each were hired through fund-
ing from a federal grant. The FY13 budget included staff-
ing the ladder truck with Of- ficers; subsequently Ned
Bolle, Robert Croke, Chris Ford, and Scott Morency
were promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. David Walton
was promoted to Lieutenant due to a shift in personnel.
Lieutenant Ken Tremblay was promoted to the rank of
Assistant Chief; his responsibilities include oversight of
department's training, and the EMS division. Lieuten-
ant Robert Cunha was moved into the Prevention Divi-
sion as Fire Inspector.
Re- created Fire Departmentphotograph of the department originally taken in 1921.
Human Services
Personnel FY12 FY13
FullTime .. ............................... 5 ...... ............................... 6
PartTime . ............................... 6 ...... ............................... 7
ROLE: The Lexington Human Services Department pro-
vides essential social services to the community through
outreach, education and prevention services that are related
to basic needs, financial counseling and assistance, hous-
ing information, veterans services, promotion of health and
well- being, advocacy, educational programs, parenting and
family support, cultural programs and recreational pro-
grams for residents of all ages and backgrounds. The Hu-
man Services Department oversees the Town transporta-
tion programs, which include the operation of Lexpress.
Senior - specific classes and programs are held primarily at
the Muzzey Senior Center, which is also the site of the Nu-
trition programs— LexCafe and Meals on Wheels (Home
delivered meals for homebound seniors). The Department
provides a continuum of information and referral, crisis
support and mental health services to all members of the
Lexington community and collaborates with other Town
and School departments, community groups and agencies.
Services are delivered in a professional and caring manner
that respects the dignity of all.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: Charlotte Rodgers, Di-
rector of Human Services since October, 2008.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Provided outreach and advocacy services to approxi-
mately 3,400 persons over the age of 60 and 750 under
age 60 (youth and families).
Provided staff support and coordination to the Council
on Aging Board, the Friends of the Council on Aging,
the Human Services Committee, the Human Rights
Committee, the Transportation Advisory Committee,
the Lexington Emergency Housing Assistance Com-
mittee (LEHAC), the Selectmen's Tax Exemption and
Abatements Committee, the Celebrations Committee,
the 300th Committee, the Youth Services Council and
the School Health Advisory Council. Provided pro-
gramming and statistical information to the Commu-
nity Center Advisory Committee.
Celebrated and recognized the contributions of over 130
adult and youth volunteers who work throughout the
Human Services Department and the Lexington Senior
Center. These volunteers provided an estimated 14,000
hours of service to the Town of Lexington.
Veterans Services
• Formed a Veterans Services District with the Town of
Bedford in February, 2013. Hired Bedford resident Wil-
TOWN OF LEXINGTON 67
liam Linnehan as part time Veterans Services Officer
with primary office in Bedford.
Celebrated Memorial Day placing flags on the graves of
all veterans at Lexington cemeteries. Celebrated Veter-
ans Day with a breakfast held for over 100 vets, spon-
sored by the Lexington Celebrations Committee and
other local groups.
Supported the veterans residing in our district by iden-
tifying veterans and their families in need of services
and providing information and access to the servic-
es for which they are eligible under the law. Maintain
strong working relationships with other federal, state
and municipal departments, community groups and lo-
cal services. Veterans Services payments made to eligible
residents are reimbursed to the Town by the State of
Massachusetts according to Chapter 115.
Senior Services
Hired Kelly Axtell as the part time Assistant Director
of Senior Services following the resignation of Carrie
Johnson. Engaged a human services intern from January
to June, 2013.
Managed the daily operation of the Lexington Senior
Center. Mailed monthly Senior Center newsletters to
Lexington residents age 65 years and older. Expanded
program offerings included: 3 evidence -based programs,
weight management, a Parkinson's support group and
an AARP Safe Driver Program offered twice. AARP
volunteers provided income tax preparation services for
over 300 Lexington seniors. Provided health benefits
counseling to 200 seniors and families with SHINE
counselors and volunteers provided by Minuteman Se-
nior Services.
Coordinated the Senior Health Outreach Program, a
program that provides monthly wellness nursing visits
to homebound elderly Lexington residents and weekly
blood pressure screenings at the Senior Center and three
Senior Housing sites. The program serves as a commu-
nity resource and provides ongoing outreach and sup-
port to seniors and their families. The nurse's hours were
increased in response to growing needs in the commu-
nity for this type of outreach.
Worked in cooperation with Minuteman Senior Servic-
es to provide daily lunches at the Senior Center's Lex-
Cafe and delivered Meals on Wheels to up to 65 home-
bound Lexington residents.
Hosted "special luncheons" with holiday themes, and
"lunch and lecture" programming with guest speakers.
68 1 2013 Annual Report
Human Services continued from previous page
• Contributed financial support and program planning
to the Evergreen Support Group's yearly celebration of
Chinese New Year. Continued support of South Asian/
Indian luncheons in collaboration with the outreach
staff of the Burlington, MA Senior Center.
• Recipient of the Dana Home Foundation grant to de-
velop S.O.S.— Senior Outreach Services program —
with the goal of providing information and assistance to
help older residents of Lexington live safely and live well
in the community.
• Planned and executed "Opportunity Knocks " —a one-
day workshop for Senior Services staff, COA and FCOA
Board members and key municipal staff members. This in-
teractive workshop broadened the understanding of how to
engage the 55+ community and to explore today's trends
relevant to senior center program and space planning.
• Collaborated with the Lexington Fire Department to
provide free smoke and carbon monoxide detectors + in-
stallation to eligible Lexington senior homeowners.
• Collaborated with the COA Board to establish quar-
terly "Meet and Greet" coffees for seniors to have an op-
portunity to connect with board members and keep up
to date on town happenings as they pertain to seniors.
• Collaborated with the Cary Library staff to provide edu-
cational lectures and teen sponsored computer and tech-
nology education for seniors and the Community Devel-
opment Department for health education programs and
administration of flu vaccine to homebound residents.
• Celebrated the presentation of the Minuteman Cane
Award to Eleanor Smith for her many years of dedi-
cated service to the Town of Lexington at a reception
sponsored by the Friends of the Council on Aging.
Youth and Family Services
• Hired Matt Ryan as Youth Services Program Coordina-
tor, following the resignation of Assistant Director of
Youth Services, Laurie Henry.
• Emily Lavine, Assistant Director of Youth and Family
Services, hours increased to full time.
• Contributed monthly educational articles in the "Par-
enting Matters" columns in the Colonial Times.
• Facilitated the Youth Services Council —the council's
mission is to identify needs for mental health and sub-
stance abuse services among Lexington youth, improve
availability of such services and coordinate the net-
working and collaboration among service providers in
Lexington. Members include representatives from the
Town of Lexington Police, Fire, Recreation, Library and
School Departments, Selectmen, School Committee,
high school youth, PTSA and PTO's, and a community
mental health provider or physician.
• Provided support to Lexington Public Schools, Lex-
ington residents and their families through consultative
meetings, counseling and crisis stabilization.
• Assisted individuals and families in need of fuel assis-
tance (through Community Teamwork, Inc.); processed
a total of 83 applications for the 2012 -2013 heating sea-
son. Identified and assisted those residents eligible for
Water and Sewer discounts.
• Provided needs assessment and emergency financial as-
sistance through the Human Services Emergency Fund,
Lexington Emergency Housing Assistance Committee
and the Fund for Lexington. Provided Holiday program
assistance to 230 Lexington residents and families. Co-
ordinated financial assistance with the Recreation De-
partment for program scholarships and Lexpress for
subsidized transportation passes for residents of all ages.
Assisted residents with access to the Lexington Inter-
faith Food Pantry.
• Collaborated with the Lexington Public School's pre-
vention program on a Social Host Liability presentation.
• Collaborated with a citizen -led group on "AP Courses
and the Myth of College Admissions" program which
had over 760 attendees.
• Provided materials and staff support to Lexington High
School's Stress Reduction Awareness event.
• Collaborated with the Recreation Department to plan
and staff a Middle School Early Release Program, which
featured a new event, "The Amazing Revolutionary
Race ". Sponsored the 4th Annual Lexington Fun Fest, a
cost -free, outdoor event for Lexington families and resi-
dents of all ages, with the Recreation, Police and Fire
Departments. Over 300 residents attended.
Provided Community Service opportunities within the
Human Services Department for Lexington youth, and
continued the development of intergenerational pro-
gramming at the Senior Center and throughout the
Lexington community.
Provided assistance to high school seniors and their
families with scholarship applications— members of
the Youth Services Council planned and participated in
these outreach sessions at Lexington High School.
Outreach to the Lexington community at the Farmers
Market, Discovery Day and Fire Department Open House.
Transportation Services
Completed Lexpress' 33rd year of service as a neighbor-
hood fixed -route bus system Lexpress unveiled new bus-
es with expanded seating, a new exterior design, and a new
operating contractor. Total annual ridership increased 3.5%
to 71,824. Lexpress is funded by multiple sources that in-
clude Lexpress fares, MBTA annual grant, Transportation
Demand Management funds, and donations.
Implemented a promotion that allowed senior /disabled
riders to board Lexpress for free during off -peak hours.
Overall, 7580 riders utilized this promotion, increasing
senior /disabled ridership by 95% during the six month
pilot period.
Expanded Flexpass program to include both Middle
and High School students. 259 students enrolled in
Lexington Community Education
ROLE: To offer lifelong learning to all by providing prac-
tical, creative and enjoyable educational opportunities at a
reasonable cost. Adult classes are offered in the fall, win-
ter and spring. During the summer, LCE offers the Lex -
plorations summer program of academic and creative en-
richment for children. LCE is a self - sustaining, integral
part of the Lexington Public Schools.
STAFF: Director, Craig Hall; Manager of Programming,
Andrea Paquette; Registrar, Amy Sullivan; Accounts Pay-
able, Joan Taratuta.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Moved into new office space, located at 146 Maple Street.
• Processed over 9,500 enrollments (from fall to fall).
• Provided approximately 7000 community service
hours to over 275 LHS students during summer Lex -
plorations program.
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this program, which provides students using the school
bus afterschool transportation on Lexpress for $50 an-
nually. Approximately 5756 rides were taken by par-
ticipating students.
Distributed free FY13 Lexpress passes to 84 low -in-
come residents upon referral from Human Services staff.
Completed Lex - Connect's first full year of service. 1,338
discount taxi vouchers were sold to 165 seniors /special
needs residents. Lex- Connect is funded by generous do-
nations from the Friends of the Council on Aging, the
Dana Home Foundation and other gifts.
Planned and escorted senior mini bus trip into Boston
to orient seniors to the MBTA and purchase Charlie
Cards. Attendees also enjoyed lunch and exploring Bos-
ton "on your own ".
• Partnered with LPS Human Resources to offer a series
of Wellness Partnership classes at no charge, exclusively
for LPS staff.
• Supported the work of the PTSA by offering LCE gift
certificates to be raffled at fundraising events.
• Supported the start of O.W.L.L., Older, Wiser, Life-
long Learners, a lifelong learning program in Lexington.
• Supported the work of the Lexington Destination
Imagination program by handling registrations and
administration.
• Welcomed world- renowned teachers, speakers, and
thinkers, including Mary Robinson, Lama Surya Das,
Richard Louv, Joseph S. Nye, Li -Young Lee, and others.
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Information Technology (IT)
Personnel FY12 FY13
FullTime .. ............................... 3 ...... ............................... 5
PartTime . ............................... 0 ...... ............................... 0
ROLE: To deliver high quality, cost - effective information
technology and IT resources to all municipal departments
and to provide stable and secure core town services.
IT supports, maintains and manages the Towns informa-
tion technology systems (hardware, software and web sites)
that are critical elements of service delivery and program
management for all of the Towns departmental operations.
This includes the hardware and software support for all in-
formation technology activities in all municipal operations;
training of end users; the maintenance and support of all
town wide, core deployed, business solutions including but
not limited to the financial management system (MUNIS)
and document management system ( Laserfiche) serving
town and school departments; electronic mail and Inter-
net access; support of the Towns web site on the internet
and intranet; social presence management; Town wide voice
over internet protocol (VOIP) applications; head end man-
agement and support; and co- management with School
Department IT staff of the Town's metropolitan area net-
work that connects 27 town and school buildings.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: FY13 staff includes
Dorinda Goodman, Director of Information Technology;
David Bordenca, Network Administrator; Judy Seppala,
GIS /Database Administrator; Lynne Shannon, Desktop
Support Technician; Kathy Santos, Webmaster.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Filled two newly created positions of Desktop Support
Technician and Webmaster.
Minuteman Regional High School
About Minuteman
Minuteman is a four -year, public high school in Lexing-
ton, Massachusetts, founded in the Career and Technical
Education tradition. Minuteman serves the member towns
of Acton, Arlington, Belmont, Bolton, Boxborough, Carl-
isle, Concord, Dover, Lancaster, Lexington, Lincoln, Need-
ham, Stow, Sudbury, Wayland, and Weston, and teaches
more than 700 diverse young men and women from local
communities across eastern Massachusetts. Minuteman is a
revolution in learning, preparing every student for success
in college, industry and life.
Lexington Enrollment
• As of September 30, 2013, forty -six (46) high school stu-
dents, five (5) post graduate students and three (3) half-
time students were enrolled at Minuteman providing a
• Applied for and awarded a portion of a Commonwealth
Innovation Challenge grant to fully fund the purchase,
implementation and support of the "Commonwealth
Connect" mobile application and work order manage-
ment system.
• Began the implementation of the "Commonwealth
Connect" mobile application and web portal.
• Continued migration from standalone servers to a vir-
tual environment begun in FY12.
• Continued the expansion of the Town's Laserfiche Doc-
ument Management System.
• Began the implementation of a meeting room manage-
ment and work order system.
• Initiated a building digital signage project for screen dis-
play of meeting schedules and other announcements.
• Assumed technical support for Police Department
cruiser technology.
• Migrated to a new Geographic Information System
web site.
• Upgraded the Municipal e -mail system including new
Microsoft Exchange servers and email archiving.
• Began the implementation of Voice Over Internet Pro-
tocol (VoIP) phone systems in selected buildings as part
of a multi -year program to replace phone systems in
multiple town and school facilities.
• Began the implementation of online electronic permit-
ting software and the integration of the software with
Town databases.
• Provided targeted software training to town employees.
• Improved Town web site and evaluated Town online
presence and needs.
full-time equivalent (FTE) of 52.5 residents of Lexing-
ton. Minuteman students receive a number of benefits:
• Experience the Modern American High School. Min-
uteman offers a distinctly modern learning experience
where students venture beyond a traditional high school
curriculum to explore their interests and discover their
passion, whether that's Bio- technology, Robotics, Envi-
ronmental Technology, or another one of our 20 majors.
Believe in Yourself. Students graduate from Minuteman
with an enduring confidence that they can achieve any-
thing they set out to do, no matter how high the hurdle,
how long the road, or how loud the skeptics.
Prepare for College and Life. Minuteman equips students
with the academic foundation and study skills to succeed
in college, and the industry certifications and acumen to
7'O`U1/N OF LEXINGTON 71
Minuteman V na l High Schoolcontinued from previous page
succeed in business, affording every graduate a unique
Academic Achievement Award in Physical Education. Ju-
flexibility to pursue their dreams.
lia Raskind received the Academic Achievement Award in
• Learn from Experts. Minuteman's teachers are demon-
History /Social Studies and the MPA Scholarships Com-
strated experts in their respective fields, injecting a depth
munity Service Award.
of knowledge and experience into their classes that is
These awards are given to students of superior academic
rarely found in public or private schools.
achievement and significant participation in school or com-
• Be More Than Just Another Student. There is no such
munity activities.
thing as "just another student" at Minuteman — instead,
Skil lsUSA
teachers and staff personally invest themselves in truly
Health Assisting
knowing each student and working closely with them to
Student
Competition Category
State Results
realize their full, individual potential.
David Whitman- Kinghorn
Engineering Technology
Bronze Medalist
• Make a Fresh Start. From their first day of school, Min-
uteman students are given the opportunity to make a
fresh start among new friends and new teachers who will
• 64% college -bound or advanced Technical Training,
see them as they are and not as who they once were.
23% career -bound and 8% military (4% unknown).
Lexington High School and Minuteman Half
• 100% achieved both the Early Education and Care In-
fant /Toddler and Preschool Teacher Certification.
Day Program
Minuteman offers a unique program allowing juniors and
seniors, who have passed the MCAS, enrollment on a half
day -every day basis in a career major. This allows a student
to graduate from Lexington High School and receive a
competency certificate from Minuteman. Currently, four
Lexington students participate.
Minuteman offers technical training programs to adults
who are looking for rewarding jobs in high- demand careers.
Adults may apply to the Minuteman Technical Institute
programs to hone skills in a technical area, retrain for new
employment, or learn new technical skills for the first time.
2013 Lexington Graduates and Awards
Graduate
Award
Alisha Anderson,
Culinary Arts /Baking
Ryan Deveau
Metal Fabrications
Aaron Giera
Programming & Web
Daniel Kim
Health Assisting
Dylan Levar
Robotics
William Maldonado
Telecommunications
Joseph O'Neil
Environmental Science
Julia Raskind
Health Assisting
Giulia Ratchelous
Drafting
Cortney Schultz- Corson
Drafting
At the 2013 graduation, Ryan Deveau, received the Lex-
ington Rotary Club Scholarship, the MPA Scholarships
Trades & Transportation Cluster Award and the Vernon
C. Page Memorial Scholarship. Aaron Giera received the
Academic Achievement Award in Mathematics and the
Friends of Minuteman Award. Cortney Schultz- Corson
received the Academic Achievement Award in Art and the
Friends of Minuteman Award. Jake O'Neil received the
• 100% Cosmetology test takers passed the State Board
examination.
• 100% of Health Occupation graduates achieved college
acceptance.
• 100% of Environmental Technology graduates were cer-
tified in a 10 -Hour General Safety and Confined -Space
Entry training. 91% were certified in OSHA 40 -Hour
HAZWOPER training; 82% received their First Aid/
CPR Certification, and 55% passed the Massachusetts
Grade II Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant Opera-
tor License exam, and the Massachusetts Drinking-Wa-
ter Treatment Plant Grade 1 Operator License Exam.
• Valedictorian Christine Hamilton, an Environmental
Science graduate from Stow is attending Smith Col-
lege in Northampton. Co- Salutatorians Devon O'Brien,
a Health Assisting graduate from Lancaster is att
end-
ing Fitchburg State University, and Lindsey McBride,
an Early Education graduate from Bedford is attending
Penn State University.
Capital Projects
MSBA Update: Minuteman is continuing the work of the
Feasibility Study as authorized in June 2010 on the Build-
ing Improvement Program. In conducting this study, the
professional team, including SKANSKA, as the Owner's
Project Manager, and Kaestle Boos Associates, as the De-
signer, have been working closely with the School Building
Committee and the MSBA. The task is to prepare three
scenarios for enrollments of 435 and 800 students. The sce-
narios are: 1) repair the existing building, 2) renovate the ex-
istingbuilding, and 3) build a new school. The School Com-
mitt
ee has formed an Education Plan Task Force to review
end-
ing Fitchburg State University, and Lindsey McBride,
an Early Education graduate from Bedford is attending
Penn State University.
Capital Projects
MSBA Update: Minuteman is continuing the work of the
Feasibility Study as authorized in June 2010 on the Build-
ing Improvement Program. In conducting this study, the
professional team, including SKANSKA, as the Owner's
Project Manager, and Kaestle Boos Associates, as the De-
signer, have been working closely with the School Building
Committee and the MSBA. The task is to prepare three
scenarios for enrollments of 435 and 800 students. The sce-
narios are: 1) repair the existing building, 2) renovate the ex-
istingbuilding, and 3) build a new school. The School Com-
mitt
ee has formed an Education Plan Task Force to review
72 2013 Annual Report
Minuteman Regional High School contin
and discuss the different program offerings under the two
enrollment options. We are scheduled to submit our pre-
ferred Schematic Report to MSBA by November 2013.
Curriculum and Instruction
• Since 2008, all 9th grade students are required to have
English and Math every day, rather than a "week -on-
week -off" schedule, thus providing more consistent and
concentrated instruction as well as project -based learning.
The first -time pass rates on MCAS remain high across all
disciplines including a 100% passing rate in ELA in 2013.
• As part of our Revolution in Learning, we want every
Minuteman student to fully explore their interests and
discover their passion. Minuteman offers more than 20
majors categorized into three clusters: Bio- Science /En-
gineering, Human & Commercial Services, and Trades
& Transportation. The Educational Program planning
process has identified potential new programs that of-
fer students increased choices in career majors, including
Criminal Justice /Bio - Security, Animal Science, Enter-
tainment Engineering, Advanced Computer Manufac-
turing, and Medical Equipment Repair.
Each student graduates with the OSHA 10 Safety Cer-
tification. In addition, during the CTE week, juniors and
seniors participate in an Entrepreneur Class. Prior to
commencement, seniors are required to produce a com-
prehensive Business Plan related to their career major.
Minuteman instituted its first Advanced Placement
course offering English Literature and Composition.
This year, Minuteman added Calculus A -B.
Professional Development
Minuteman teachers continue to control much of the
context for their professional development. Teachers
pursue academic and Career and Technical Education
(CTE) goals that emphasize formative assessment prac-
tices and common summative assessments.
Teachers use common planning time to meet and review
student work and adjust the curriculum and instruction
as need-ed. Teacher-to-teacher professional conversations
are conducted at least twice per year according to pro-
tocols derived from the National School Reform Faculty
model. More and more, Executive Function strategies and
techniques are being adopted toward the development of
a specific Minuteman approach to: student organization,
note - taking, unit presentation, and study skills.
Academic - Career and Technical curriculum integration
results in lessons and student work that feature the ap-
plication of academic skills in the CTE context and vice
ued from previous page
versa. That integration lends itself to students' develop-
ing and practicing 21st century skills (reading, writing,
speaking, listening, collaborating, researching, and pre-
senting). The integration of technology to enhance stu-
dent learning is an on -going commitment.
• This year, professional development will again focus on
the new DESE model teacher evaluation system, which
requires the development of individual and team goals fol-
lowing the SMART model (Specific and Strategic; Mea-
surable; Action - oriented; Rigorous, Realistic, and Results
oriented; and Timed). To enhance the implementation
of the new evaluation system and to ensure consistency,
fifteen Minuteman staff (teacher leaders and administra-
tors) completed the Organizing and Analyzing Teaching
course. This past summer, five teachers began the Skillful
Teacher course in collaboration with the staff at Greater
Lawrence Regional Technical School.
• Both offerings are presented by Research for Better
Teaching.
Student Access, Participation and Support
An Executive Function initiative was launched in 2010.
Led by our reading specialist, we have expanded our ef-
forts to include study skills, pre- reading strategies, and
unit reorganization to help students with resources to
develop habits and techniques to enhance their planning
and organization skills.
Minuteman continues to support a full-time Reading
Specialist. In addition to working with the students on
his own case -load, he consults with academic and CTE
teachers toward the development and application of a
school -wide reading program.
The Special Education Department continuously de-
velops individualized programs and provides services
so that all our students succeed. We focus on teaching
students about the nature of their disability and their
Individualized Education Program. The Special Educa-
tion department successfully implemented the Student
Learning Center (SLC), which allows students to un-
derstand their disability, develop skills, and techniques
to minimize the impact of that disability, and promote
independence and personal responsibility. The SLC
also supports the transition to post - secondary education,
by following a model of service delivery that is popular
among most colleges and universities in the United States.
The Music and Art department continues to grow. Re-
cently, two students were accepted to the Massachu-
setts Music Educator's Association Northeast District
Chorus; one of whom also received an All State Chorus
recommendation. We have also initiated a select chorus.
TOWN OF LEXINGTON T,
Minuteman 1 I High Schoolconfinued from previous page
The Visual Arts Department offers eight elective cours- the past few years as students are winning awards and
es, including traditional studio courses and Digital Pho-
tography to over 200 students. Student work has been
displayed in communities including Lexington, Carlisle,
Arlington and Watertown. Recent graduates have been
accepted at MassArt, Savannah College of Art and De-
sign, Lesley University, New Hampshire Institute of Art
and Art Institutes of Boston. The program continues to
grow as student interest and enthusiasm is high.
• Minuteman offers 16 sports with three levels (Varsity,
Junior Varsity and Freshman) throughout the school
year. Over the past 12 years the number of participants
has doubled in many of the sports offered. The athletic
department looks to expand to include a track team. Stu-
dents are offered more than 20 clubs and activities. Suc-
cess of the Athletic teams has been outstanding within
Planning
Personnel FY12 FY13
Full Time .............................. 3.6 ... ............................... 3.6
ROLE: The Planning Board, together with the Planning De-
partment, engages in both short- and long -term planning
with regard to all growth and development issues and pro-
posals. Specific responsibilities of the Planning Board in-
clude: to prepare and implement the Comprehensive Plan;
to administer subdivision regulations in accordance with
state law; to review special permit applications for residen-
tial developments and unaccepted street applications; to do
commercial site plan reviews; to represent the Town in in-
ter -town land use projects; to provide technical support and
hearing functions for major rezoning /development propos-
als and on citizen and owner - generated zoning amendments;
and to prepare zoning initiatives and amendments which are
proposed to Town Meeting. The Planning Board and the
Planning Department also act as stewards of the Zoning
By -law and Development Regulations, and as initiators of
new policy proposals in housing, land use and transportation.
The Planning Department provides support to the Planning
Board, the Town Manager, Town departments and appoint-
ed committees, and supplies technical expertise in analyzing
economic, demographic, and development trends in Lexing-
ton and the region. It also responds to requests for help and
information from citizens and other parties.
PLANNING Board Members Elected for 3 -year terms: Chair
Charles Hornig, Vice -Chair Michelle Ciccolo, Clerk Nancy
Corcoran - Ronchetti, Richard Canale and Gregory Zurlo.
PLANNING Board Associate Member Appointed by the
Planning Board for a one -year term: Ginna Johnson.
PLANNING Staff Appointed by the Town Manager: Plan-
ning Director Maryann McCall Taylor, Assistant Planning
competitions. Minuteman participates in the Vocational
and MIAA State tournaments. This fall, season Cross
Country runners qualified for the Vocational tourna-
ment, the golf team competed in the individual Voca-
tional tournament, Girls Soccer qualified and competed
in the Vocational tournament (losing in the Quarterfi-
nals) and also competed in the MIAA State tournament,
and Minuteman Football competed and was runner -up
in the Vocational Super Bowl.
The Minuteman Parent Association (MPA) meets month-
ly and supports all aspects of the Minuteman community.
In addition, the Grant -a -Wish program supports numer-
ous initiatives and incentives for student achievement.
Director Aaron Henry, Planner David Kucharsky and De-
partment Clerk Lori Kaufman.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• The Planning Board thanks Ms. Wendy Manz for her
nine years of service on the Planning Board.
• The Planning Board brought a recodified and reorga-
nized Zoning Bylaw to Town Meeting where it was ad-
opted. Much has changed since the Town was incorpo-
rated 300 years ago, but zoning, which was first adopted
in 1924 as a "protection against haphazard develop-
ment," is still an important planning tool.
• The Planning Board and the Planning Department rep-
resented the Town in regional planning efforts, including
the ongoing Minuteman Advisory Group on Inter -local
Coordination (MAGIC), Battle Road Scenic Byway,
and the Boston Metropolitan Planning Organization.
• A Center Streetscape project is ongoing. It will estab-
lish the framework for streetscape improvements in the
Center to revitalize the aging landscape and infrastruc-
ture while focusing on safety for all travel modes.
• Building on the success of the bike corral and Park(ing)
Day installation during the summer of 2012, the Town
installed a parklet providing seasonal public gathering
space and bicycle parking on the south side of Massa-
chusetts Avenue.
• LexEngage, an on -line community forum, was launched.
• The Planning Board co- sponsored the 2020 Vision
town -wide survey.
A 2013 Report
Approval Not Required Plan Endorsements
• 41 &47 School Street moves the property lines between
47 and 41 to include more property in the 47 School
Street lot.
• 38 Somerset Road creates two lots from one existing lot.
• 121 Marrett Road creates two lots from one existing lot.
• 46 Vaille Avenue inserts a property line to create a com-
plying lot for the house and an undersized parcel with
complying frontage.
• 244 Grove Street (Wright Farm) creates a separate lot
for the house with the remaining land to be purchased
by the Town.
• 653 -653R Lowell Street creates two lots for buildings
which were standing when the subdivision control law
went into effect.
• 33 Marrett Road divides the parcel to allow the Town to
purchase the Masons headquarters building.
• 1963 & 1981 Massachusetts Avenue moves the property
line between two adjacent properties to coincide with a
fence line that had long served as the informal boundary
between the two sites.
Conventional Subdivision
Rangeway Extension — Definitive subdivision plan cre-
ates a single lot and a turnaround at the end of Rangeway.
150 East Street - Definitive subdivision plan allows the
exchange of land between the two lots and creates no
new buildable lots. One of the lots being created does
not meet the frontage requirements for the zoning dis-
trict so the applicant sought and received the zoning re-
lief necessary.
Site Sensitive Development
• 137 -139 Shade Street — Preliminary subdivision plan
shows four lots for two existing homes and two pro-
posed homes, all served by a common driveway.
Balanced Housing Development
376 Lincoln Street /73 Middle Street — Definitive plan
approved to demolish the structure on 73 Middle Street,
the relocation of the structure at 376 Lincoln Street and
its conversion into two units, and the construction of six
new homes for an overall development of eight units all
served by a proposed right of way off Middle Street.
• 114 East Street — application withdrawn.
• 4 -6 Robinson Road — Sketch plan shows 12 dwelling
units in six structures. Will move forward to a prelimi-
nary plan.
• 495 Lowell Street— Sketch plan depicted the removal of
all structures currently on the site. Applicant instructed
to proceed to a preliminary plan for a balanced housing
development with four units.
Determination of Adequacy of Grade and
Construction
11 Outlook Drive — Adequate as it is.
28 Outlook Drive — Determined to be adequate with
the following improvements: seal cracks; fill potholes;
and reset utility covers to grade.
14 Tavern Lane — Required reconstruction of the road
according to plans submitted.
Zoning Changes
• Zoning Bylaw amended in its entirety to meet three
broad objectives: 1) resolve irregularities with state and
case law; 2) ad -dress internal inconsistencies within the
Zoning Bylaw; and 3) recodify and streamline the Zon-
ing Bylaw to improve its readability.
• Abolished the RM district which had been a multi - family
district in the past but now no longer allowed such a use.
• Abolished the WPD district since its protections dupli-
cated other laws.
• Temporary moratorium on Medical Marijuana Treat-
ment Centers, a.k.a. Registered Marijuana Dispensaries,
to allow the Town time to assess the need for local regu-
lations and fees as well as a complete discussion of ap-
propriate location for such a facility.
Planning Board.• Front (L -R) Nancy Corcoran- Ronchetti, Charles Hornig, Gregory
Zurlo and Michelle Ciccolo. Rear (L -R) Richard Canale; Lori Kaufman, Maryann
McCall- Taylor and<laron Henry.
Police
Personnel FY12
FY13
Full Time
Police...... ............................... 48
.... ............................... 48
Dispatch... ............................... 9
...... ............................... 9
Parking Meter Maintenance .... 1
....... ..............................1
Civilian..... ............................... 5
...... ............................... 5
Part Time
Crossing Guards .................... 16....
............................... 16
Parking Lot Attendants........... 8
...... ............................... 7
Cadets....... ............................... 2
...... ............................... 2
Animal Control ....................... 1.......
..............................1
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: Mark J. Corr, Chief of
Police since 2009.
This is the second year whereby the annual report uses data
from the past fiscal year as opposed to a calendar year for-
mat. As a result, comparing numerical data with older an-
nual reports will create inconsistencies. This crime data will
also be different from state and federal reports that use a
calendar year format.
Certification Attained in the Accreditation
Process
On January 31st, the Department was officially recog-
nized by the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Com-
mission (MPAC) for attaining the goal of Certification.
This is the Department's first Certification award and
we are the 59th public safety organization in the Com-
monwealth to attain this goal. The award recognizes
the extraordinary steps the Department took "to dem-
onstrate its pride and professionalism by living up to a
body of critical law enforcement standards in areas of
management, operations, and technical support activi-
ties to deliver quality police services to its community."
The Department is now focusing on achieving full ac-
creditation by 2016.
Achieving Certification was accomplished over a three -
year period with a complete revision of the Police De-
partment's policies and procedures. A team of officers,
working closely with the Police Manual Policy Commit-
tee, prepared the Department for inspection in November
2012. The formal award was presented to the Department
at the May 2013 MPAC meeting in Andover.
Lexington 300th
The Town's 300th birthday was an opportunity for the
Department to reflect on 120+ years of service to the
Town. Several members of the Department assisted lo-
cal students in examining Lexington Police activity be-
tween 1923 and 1934 during Prohibition. The handwrit-
TO`U1/N OF LEXINGTON 7
ten logs included a high volume of calls common today
such as car crashes, mischief and stolen property from
homes and businesses. Fortunately, the number of "lost
cow ", "shooting incident," and "missing laundry" calls
has significantly decreased. In May, officers teamed up
with the Fire Department to put an all-star team on the
field for the Old Time Baseball Game & Clinic.
7he Lexington Police Department around 1908 -1910 in front of thepolice station
in the old town hall opposite Waltham St. in the Center, where Woolworth's now
stands(present location of CVS). Front (L -R) Chief Franhs, Jim Irwin, Pat Mc-
Guire, Tom Buchley; Rear (L -R) John Russell, Frank Fletcher and Officer Sullivan.
Chief Corr with Rachel Camp at the Old -Time Baseball Game.
Promotions and Personnel Changes
• Officers Jeffrey Chaisson, Bruce Cleaver, and Kimberly
Orr graduated the Lowell Police Academy on Novem-
ber, 2012. All three finished in the top 10% of the class
earning additional awards for excellence in physical fit-
ness and firearms.
• In May, 2013, Officer Michael Bordenca transferred to Lex-
ington from the Concord police department. Michael pre-
viously served as a Lexington police cadet and dispatcher.
• David Bresnihan was hired as a Police Officer in June of
2013 and is attending the 24 -week Lowell Police Academy.
• Sergeant George Anderson retired in March 2013 after
43 -years of distinguished service to the town.
• Kevin Veno, Alex Hagenah, and Colleen Dunbar were
promoted to the rank of Sergeant.
Assessment Center for Sergeant Promotions
The Department is proud to be the first police department
in the Commonwealth to conduct a fully delegated Civil
Service assessment center for promotion to sergeant. Work-
ing closely with the vendor BadgeQuest, Inc., the Com-
monwealth's Human Resource Department and the Lex-
ington Police Association, the typical 80- question multiple
choice civil service exam was replaced with a more in -depth
process.
In March 2013, thirteen officers had six months to study
Department procedures, criminal and case law, and other
professional literature. The first day of a two day process in-
volved a customized multiple choice exam and two essays.
On day two, three panels of police chiefs tested each candi-
date in a series of oral exercises. Successful candidates need-
ed to demonstrate superior job knowledge and the ability to
discuss how they would apply that knowledge. In May, the
finalists interviewed with the Department's command staff,
then concluded the process with a final interview and selec-
tion by the Town Manager.
Noteworthy Investigations
In October 2012, a Salem man used a fraudulent per-
sonal money order to purchase nearly $5,000 in rare
coins. Using local television to broadcast security foot-
age, the suspect was identified and arrested in December
2012. Several other communities linked the suspect to
similar fraudulent schemes, one for $31,000.
• A note passing bank robbery at the TD Bank on Massa-
chusetts Avenue occurred in early March, 2013. Through
video surveillance and photo identification, an Acton
man was arrested four days after the incident.
In April 2013, a Watertown man was arrested in con-
nection with several residential breaking and entering
crimes. Officers and detectives were able to secure evi-
dence for search warrants that solved five other residen-
tial breaks in the region.
Grant Funding
The Department regularly applies for grant funding and in
FY'13 was awarded:
Two grants totaling $93,883 from the Commonwealth's
Statewide Emergency Telecommunication Board (9 -1-
1) grant program. This funding is used to offset staffing
costs of the 9 -1 -1 Center and to provide training to dis-
patch personnel.
$6,000 from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Se-
curity's Highway Safety Division (EOPSS/HSD) under
the title of the "Click it or Ticket" grant. This grant pro-
vides federal funding to provide high - visibility traffic and
drunken driving enforcement during the calendar year.
Programs and Initiatives / Goals and Objectives
Lexington is a member of the North Eastern Massachu-
setts Law Enforcement Council ( NEMLEC), a regional
collaborative of 57 municipal police and sheriff agencies.
Four Lexington officers and one Dispatcher are assigned
to NEMLEC units and subject to call-outs throughout
the year. In FY'13, Lexington personnel assigned to this
unit responded to 14 out -of -town incidents including
an immediate response to the Boston Marathon bomb-
ing and early morning man -hunt in Watertown.
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George C. Barry; Rear (L -R) Ojj'rcers Henry H Harvey, Forrest Knapp, Benjamin
W. Day,, john M. Barry, Edward C. Maguire,, fames E Mowat, Edward, j. Lennon
and William C. O'Leary.
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• Officers McDermott and Mirabella continue the De-
partment's strong commitment to the Child Passenger
Safety Program. Together they installed 49 child safety
seats.
The Department introduced the CodeRED® emergency
phone system in 2012. CodeRED® allows the Town to
telephone residences, cell phones, and businesses with
the added feature of text and e -mail alerts. Nine emer-
gency alerts were sent out during FY'13 for Hurricane
Sandy, Blizzard Nemo, and immediately following the
Boston marathon bombing.
In the fall 2012, the entire Department attended Cul-
tural Awareness training. Members of the Mandarin,
Indian and Muslim community were invited to share
their feelings about police service, perceived conflicts
and cultural differences. The forum allowed for a con-
structive dialogue of community expectations as well as
police policies and practices.
The harsh winter weather led the Department to pur-
chase a new utility vehicle. A full size F -250 pick -up
truck (replacing an older van) will be used for numerous
tasks including hauling large items such as road barriers,
cones and barrels and towing of Department trailers. As
other vehicles require replacing, the Department antici-
pates purchasing a few other all-wheel drive vehicles to
traverse the hilly neighborhoods during snow and ad-
verse weather conditions.
Prior Police Chief James Corr
Challenges and Trends in reported Crimes and
Incidents
Hurricane Sandy and the Blizzard Nemo tested the
skills of emergency responders. The severity of the
storms required double shifts for officers and the bor-
rowing four -wheel drive vehicles from the DPW and
Fire Department. Where possible, the expenses for
these storms were submitted to the Commonwealth for
reimbursement.
The Boston Marathon bombing and subsequent gun
battle and man -hunt in Watertown significantly im-
pacted Lexington. Coupled with the shock, injury and
loss of friends and neighbors, Lexington was brought
to a standstill on April 19. The entire Department was
activated for a 16 -hour period. The presence of approxi-
mately 80 people advocating for the second amendment,
who wished to rally on the Green, was peacefully man-
aged. During this period, the Department mourned and
shared in the loss of a fellow officer, Sean Collier.
• There was a 14% decrease in all crimes reported from
in FY'13. There were 43 or a 28% ( -17) decrease in car
breaks; the breaking and entering of homes and busi-
nesses decreased by 39% to 46 ( -29). Traffic citations
were also down approximately 28 %. Motor vehicle
crashes increased by 2% to 831 ( +15).
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Animal Control
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Alarms Residential /Commercial
1,536
Fire Department Assists
1,211
Motorist Assists
229
Missing Persons
19
Disturbance /Disputes
237
Building /Person Check
1,737
Suspicious Activity
194
All Crimes
645
Park Lock and Walk /Directed Patrols
1,764
Total Calls for Service
11,423
Motor Vehicle Citations Issued
Warnings
1,594
Civil Infractions
2,095
Criminal Complaints
166
Arrests
70
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3,925
High Accident Locations (10 or more accidents)
Bedford Street @ Hartwell Avenue
31
Bedford Street @ Harrington Road
18
Massachusetts Ave. @ Maple Street
14
Lowell Street @ Maple Street
11
Waltham Street @ Marrett Road
11
Fines Generated by Traffic Enforcement
Civil MotorVehicle Fines Collected (FY12)
$199,861
Parking Violations (tickets) Issued
7,888
Meter Revenue Collected
$211,661
Parking Fines Collected
$120,898
Prosecution Summary
Arrest without warrant
154
Arrest with Warrant
30
Criminal Summons
205
Hearings
15
Non - Criminal Marijuana Issued
32
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Public Facilities
Personnel FY12 FY13
DPF Operations
FullTime ............................... 72 .... ............................... 73
Part Time . ............................... 2 ...... ............................... 1 HIGHLIGHTS:
ROLE: The Department of Public Facilities (DPF) is re-
sponsible for the coordination and care of all town -owned
buildings inclusive of those under the control of the Board
of Selectmen, Town Manager, Library Trustees and School
Committee. The DPF is charged with managing the effi-
cient operation and maintenance of town buildings, pre-
serving building and equipment assets of the Town, and
planning and implementing capital improvements. These
objectives are accomplished by establishing appropriate
services in support of building users, implementing mainte-
nance programs that result in reliable facility operation, and
managing a 5 -year Facility Capital Plan through collabora-
tion with the Permanent Building Committee (PBC) and
other town committees.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager and Superintendent of
Schools, Patrick Goddard has served as Director of Public
Facilities since August, 2007.
DPF Administration
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Public Facilities worked with the Permanent Building
Committee to manage the Bridge, Bowman, and Es-
tabrook construction projects. The General Contractor
for the Bridge and Bowman renovations significantly
missed the summer of 2012 completion date. Appropri-
ate contract provisions were employed to mitigate the
financial impact of the missed date and school admin-
istrators were able to develop and implement a plan to
maintain the school opening schedule. The summer of
2013 work is progressing on schedule and the project is
expected to be completed this fall. The new Estabrook
School opening date has moved forward to February,
2014. The project is on schedule.
• James Schweizer was appointed Financial Assistant in
March of 2013.
• Shawn Newell participated as a member of the Solar
Task Force. The task force, with Co- Chairs Dan Voss
and Mark Sandeen, proposed a warrant article to change
the Town by -law to allow a 20 -year solar energy agree-
ment. The by -law change was adopted at the 2013 An-
nual Town Meeting.
• Judy Pearson, Public Facilities Administrative Assistant,
passed in January, fifteen months after being diagnosed
with Pancreatic Cancer. Judy joined the Department in
August of 2008 and her passing has been a loss shared
among her Lexington co- workers and friends.
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• Public Facilities processed the 2013 DOER Green
Communities Competitive Grant Application and as
a result the Town of Lexington received a $49,720.80
grant to implement LED exterior parking lot lighting
at Lexington High School. Additional funding is being
received from NSTAR, resulting in a total project cost of
$70,707, with no cost to the town.
• Public Facilities also obtained and installed 26,952 free
low- energy replacement lamps from DOER/NSTAR.
Many of the lamps are LED replacement lamps for in-
candescent lamp holders.
• Assistant Director Shawn Newell completed require-
ments for the MMA/Suffolk University Certificate in
Local Government.
• Facilities Superintendent Raymond Drapeau completed
requirements for designation as a Massachusetts Certi-
fied Public Procurement Official.
• Superintendent for Custodial Services Manny Cabral doc-
umented the Lexington Green Cleaning Program for ex-
isting buildings and the program has been included in the
LEED Building Application for the Estabrook School.
• A second Electrician was hired to expand capacity for
electrical work at both town and school buildings and
reduce reliance on higher costs electrical contractors.
• Negotiated a new custodial position on a Friday to
Monday schedule, which will better serve the needs of
the public and staff. The custodian is scheduled to pro-
vide services for the Visitors Center, Cary Library, Po-
lice Station, and Cary Memorial Building.
• Supported LexMedia public broadcast from the Town
Office Building and Cary Memorial Building and im-
plemented a project to expand broadcast capability for
LexMedia to Lexington High School and Cary Me-
morial Library. The part -time position supporting these
broadcasts was approved at the 2013 Annual Town
Meeting to become a full time position for FY 2014.
• Continued implementation of the Estabrook School
PCB Operations and Maintenance Plan, including re-
certification of staff in HAZWOPPER.
• Completed work orders increased from 4290 work or-
ders completed for FY12 to 4332 for 2013.
• Public Facilities supported the School IT project to in-
stall Smart Technology in multiple schools by removing
and adding dry erase boards in conjunction with projec-
tor installations.
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• Installed new flooring for Lexington High School's
Black Box Theater and the media center with funding
from the annual flooring program.
• Installed standard room - darkening window shades in
several schools. The shades eliminate solar interference
for students and support the school lockdown procedures.
• Clarke Middle School gym storage room has been com-
pleted, improving space availability for equipment storage.
• Worked in collaboration with the Harrington Elemen-
tary Occupational Therapy and School Resource Faculty
and renovated spaces so that they are better suited to the
program requirements.
• Converted Hastings Elementary steam boiler from oil
to natural gas for the FY13 heating season. This elimi-
nated the oil truck deliveries to the school and lowered
heating costs.
• Replaced the failed Diamond gym dividing wall system
during the school year to support the schools space needs.
DPF Project Management
HIGHLIGHTS:
Assisted the Permanent Building Committee (PBC) and
School Department in managing the Estabrook School
project, collaborating with the Massachusetts School
Building Authority (MSBA), Collaborative Partners, the
Owner's Project Manager, DiNisco Design Partnership,
and Shawmut Design & Construction. Uncertainty on
bidding on project construction costs resulted in a sup-
plemental authorization at 2012 Special Town Meeting,
bringing the total project appropriation to $43.39 M.
MSBA funding will reimburse the Town for approxi-
mately 32% of the project costs. The new school is sched-
uled to open after February school vacation in 2014.
Continued support to the PBC and the School Depart-
ment in managing the Bridge and Bowman Renovation
Project. Phase 2 of construction began at the close of
Demolition ofpart of the Hosmer House located at 1557 Massacbusetts Avenue.
school in June of 2013 and the project is scheduled for
completion during the fall of 2013.
Continued working with school administration on the
space needs at Lexington High School. Funding was re-
ceived at Annual Town Meeting to design and produce
construction drawings for modular classroom space that
will be required for the fall of 2014.
Provided staff support to the Ad Hoc Cary Memorial
Building Program Committee. The committee charge
was completed in January of 2013 with a recommenda-
tion to the Board of Selectmen on a scope of work for a
building renovation project.
Administered a space needs study of the two Lexing-
ton Middle Schools in delivering the Performing and
Visual Arts curriculum and the Science curriculum. The
team assembled to perform the study included school
administrators and teachers from the two schools and
educational space programmers. The completed study is
expected to contribute to future years capital planning.
Worked with Cary Library staff to design and imple-
ment improvements to the library loading dock area.
Worked with Police Department staff to design and im-
plement improvements to the Animal Shelter located on
Westview Street. The shelter is planned to open this fall.
The Hosmer House ( "White House "), which formerly
housed the School Administration, was stabilized until a
future use of the building could be identified. The stabi-
lization work included demolishing the north ell, east ell,
and garage, including foundations. The beveled clapboard
siding, pilasters, and cornices of the remaining structure
were preserved, with new pilasters, fascia boards and eaves
added. Additional stabilization included new asphalt
shingles for the roof, repointing of brickwork, and foun-
dation repair. Historically accurate shutters and hardware
were added and the entire building painted historic paint
colors Carrington Beige (clapboards), Middlebury Brown
(trim), and Black Forest Green (door).
Renovated HosmerHouse located at 1557 Massachusetts Avenue.
Public Works
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Personnel FY12 FY13
FullTime ............................... 70 ................................... 71
PartTime . .............................10 ...... ............................... 6
Seasonal.... ............................... 5 ...... ............................... 7
DPW Administration
Personnel FY12 FY13
FullTime .. ............................... 6 ...... ............................... 6
PartTime ................................ 1...... ............................... 1
ROLE: To manage personnel; monitor all divisions within
DPW, monitor the annual budget; provide outreach to the
com- munity; supervise numerous projects; competitively bid
contracts for public works services, including disposal of solid
waste, recycling, and special collections for state - banned haz-
ardous products; and manage the Hartwell Venue Compost
Facility (HACF), snow plowing, and street lighting.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: Director William Had-
ley, April 2000.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• The Director was awarded The American Public Works
Association (APWA) Top 10 Public Works Leaders of
the Year Award. The award places the Director in an
elite group since the beginning of the program in 1960.
The Director is an active member of the New England
Chapter of Public Works and participates on various
boards and committees both regionally and nationally.
Award ceremony was held locally on May 22nd and na-
tionally. The Director continues to serve on the MWRA
Advisory Board and continues working with the Rotary
Club, various town committees and continues to host
Public Works Day in May and participates in Citizens
Academy.
• The Director continued to participate in the Northeast
Regional Advisory Council (NERAC), consisting of 85
Massachusetts communities. Having regionally shared
emergency equipment leverages the cost and effective-
ness of equipment that municipalities cannot usually
afford to procure on their own, such as multiple large
lighting towers, variable electronic message boards, or
large numbers of cots, sandbags, or barricades. Lexing-
ton is one of three cache sights in Massachusetts.
• Finalize the APWA accreditation process to become
one of the first 100 in the country to have this official
recognition.
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Provided management and administrative support for
the regional Household Hazardous Products (HHP) fa-
cility, including maintenance of the facility, accounting,
and analysis of statistics for the eight member towns.
In addition to the severe October storm in the fall of
2012, Public Works staff worked to assist residents and
the public. The Town experienced much damage and
crews had to clear tree limbs in order for electric utilities
to restore power.
The street light conversion program continued to be
an issue as defective lights had to be replaced due to
a manufacturing flaw. The Town continues to realize a
savings in electricity costs. The town is working with the
manufacturer to re -solve all the issues with the defec-
tive lights.
Public Works began using the social media Twitter as
another component of communication.
Provided support to various town committees, including
the Center, Tree, Sidewalk, Energy, Electric Ad Hoc,
Water /Sewer Abatement Board, Permanent Building,
Recreation, Transportation Advisory, Traffic Safety Ad-
visory, Traffic Mitigation and Minuteman HHP com-
mittees.
Engineering Division
Personnel FY12 FY13
FullTime .. ............................... 6 ...... ............................... 6
PartTime ................................ 1...... ............................... 1
ROLE: To provide design, construction, and management
services and capital planning to the DPW, other depart-
ments, boards, committees, and the public.
TOWN Engineer: John Livsey appointed January, 2009.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Performed drainage improvements throughout town in-
cluding the Minuteman Bikeway and Butterfield Dam.
• The division has continued to play a key role in the im-
provements to the Town's Geographical Information
System.
• Kept assessors and utility overlay maps updated.
• Continued water quality sampling in an aggressive ef-
fort to identify illicit discharges and remove them from
the system. Illicit discharges have been detected and
removed. This is part of an overall goal to improve wa-
ter quality in Lexington. The efforts of the conservation
stewards in this endeavor have been tremendous and have
allowed this to continue to be an aggressive program
• Continued the implementation of the roadway man-
agement program including updated roadway condi-
tion inspections.
• Continued the Inflow and Infiltration investigation and
removal program. Continued to design infrastructure
improvements and manage construction projects total-
ing over $9,000,000 including but not limited to the
following highlighted projects:
Engineering: Sbooting elevations for drainage along the bikeway.
Contract 13 -57 $2,632,000
Roadway Improvements
Contractor: D&R Contracting
This year's roadway reconstruction has begun. This proj-
ect includes over six miles of roadway overlays and recon-
struction, reconstruction of approximately 9,000 linear feet
of existing sidewalk and installation of 2,800 feet of new
sidewalk. Additionally the traffic signal at the intersec-
tion of Worthen Road and Waltham will be modernized
to enhance pedestrian safety. This work is along all or por-
tions of the following roads: Bernard Street, Calvin Street,
Donald Street, Hadley Road, Holland Street, Holton Ave,
Ivan Street, Justin Street, Lincoln Street, Middle Street,
Mohawk Drive, Patterson Drive, Phillip Road, Taft Ave,
Waltham Street, Wildwood Street, Winthrop Road and
Worthen Road.
Contract 12 -68 $1,840,000
Roadway Improvements
Contractor: Lazaro Paving
This project included reconstruction of over four miles of
roadway, reconstruction of approximately 8,000 linear feet
of existing sidewalk and installation of 600 feet of new
sidewalk. This work is along all or portions of the following
roads: Adams Street, Audubon Road, Frances Road (as a
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betterment), Hastings Road, Shade Street, Massachusetts
Avenue and Walnut Street
Minuteman Commuter Bikeway Culvert replacement $62,600
Contractor: Pecora Contracting
This project included replacement of a failed culvert be-
tween Maple Street and Woburn Street along the Minute-
man Commuter Bikeway.
Contract 13 -24 $697,000
Old Reservoir Water Quality Improvement Project
Contractor: J.J Phelan & Son
This project is substantially complete. It was designed to
improve the water quality at the recreational beach at the
Old Reservoir. Work included construction of new drain
lines, bi- filtration basin, dredging, landscaping and installa-
tion of a pervious pavement parking lot.
Contract 13 -12 $821,000
Hayden Avenue Sidewalk
Contractor: EH Perkins
This project was part of the South Lexington Transporta-
tion Improvement program.
It included installation of over five thousand feet of new
sidewalk connecting the sidewalks of Spring Street and
Waltham Street. This project also includes reconstruction
of one mile of roadway.
Contract 12 -46 $832,000
Sanitary sewer rehab and I/I removal
Contractor: C Naughton Construction Corp
The project area was the central sections of Lexington with-
in the Vine Brook drainage basin. Construction on this
project was completed. It included sewer pipe replacement
and pipe rehabilitation using trenchless technology. Pipe
rehabilitation is preceded by root treatment, internal pipe
inspections, cleaning and sealing of pipe. The manholes
within the project limits were also rehabilitated.
Contract 13 -07 $1,217,000
Sanitary sewer rehab and I/I removal
Contractor: Revoli Construction Co.
This project increased the size of an important sewer trunk
line in Marrett Road. Approximately 960 feet of deficient
and undersized 8 inch clay pipe was replaced with a 12 inch
diameter high density polyethylene pipe using trenchless
technology. This project provided more conveyance capacity
in an area subject to surcharging.
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Contract 12 -12 $123,000
Butterfield Dam phase I
Contractor: R Bates & Sons
Phase 1 of repairs and improvements to the Butterfield
Pond Dam was completed. The Butterfield Pond Dam is
the sub - structure of Lowell Street near the Lexington /Bur-
lington town line. The project stabilized the earthen dam
structure and reconstructed the concrete inlet and outlet
structures.
Contract 13 -46 $259,000
Compost Facility Culvert Replacement
Contractor: Tom Gioioso Construction Inc
The severely deteriorated corrugated metal culverts that
convey North Lexington Brook across the driveway of the
town's compost facility on Hartwell Ave was replaced. The
replacement culvert has two 10 foot wide by 6 foot high
culverts sixty feet in length. The cross section of the cul-
verts incorporates a resilient bottom material which allows
the local wildlife to pass through the culvert unim -peded
during average flow periods and during high flow periods.
Overflooding of the roadway will be reduced.
Contract 12 -71 $1,119,000
Water Main Replacement
Contractor: Cedrone Trucking Inc
This project moved the town forward in the direction of re-
placing all unlined water mains in the town and eliminating
water main dead ends within the distribution system. Three
thousand three hundred feet of unlined pipe in Bedford Street
is being replaced. Services on other town streets have been re-
connected to new lined pipe in other locations town wide.
• Issued 329 Trench permits.
• Issued 144 Driveway permits.
• Issued 223 New or existing Water and Sewer permits.
• Issued 2 Drain permits.
• Issued 2 Right of Way obstruction permits.
• Issued 208 ROW excavation permits.
Highway Division
Personnel FY12 FY13
FullTime .. .............................13 .... ............................... 13
Part-Time ............................... 2...... ............................... 2
ROLE: The Highway Division maintains the Town's accept-
ed streets (137 miles), sidewalks, drainage infrastructure,
brooks, street signs, traffic signs and signals and manages
Snow Removal Operations.
SUPERINTENDENT: Marc Valenti appointed in 2010.
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HIGHLIGHTS:
• Placed 850 tons of asphalt to maintain roads, sidewalks
and asphalt curbing.
• Oversaw contractor who rebuilt just over 4,900 linear
feet of concrete and asphalt sidewalk.
• Repaired and rebuilt more than 182 vertical feet of catch
basins and drain manholes in the storm drain system.
• Corrected 2 major blockages due to the town -wide drain-
age flushing system with Highway staff and equipment.
• Oversaw the removal of overgrowth and loose debris in
the Clematis Brook from Route 2 to Valleyfield area and
in the Munroe Brook in the Maple Street Area.
• Oversaw the cleaning of 4,589 catch basins by contractor.
• 137 road miles were swept by staff using two Town -
owned sweepers.
• Oversaw line striping of roadways in the spring by a
contractor.
• Highway staff performed line striping of crosswalks and
STOP lines, town wide.
• Maintained 2,400 traffic control signs and 500 parking
meter posts and footings.
• Maintained 10 traffic control signals and 11 additional
flashing signals.
Routine pavement maintenance on roadways.
Snow Removal Operations
Personnel FY12 FY13
Full Time ................. DPW Staff..................... DPW Staff
ROLE: Executes all snowplowing and sanding operations
with DPW staff and supplementing with private contrac-
tors. The Town utilizes 38 pieces of Town -owned equip-
ment including eight sanders, and 55 pieces of hired plow-
ing equipment with operators.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Lexington experienced 22 snow and ice events for a to-
tal accumulation of 68 inches during winter 2012 -2013.
Six storms required full plowing operations by town
staff and hired contractors. 7,130 tons of salt were used
to treat the streets.
• Staff continued training on using the newly installed
brine tank and machines used to pre -treat roadways in
advance of storms. The brine program has been a con-
tinued success for plowing operations.
Road Machinery Division
Personnel FY12 FY13
FullTime .. ............................... 4 ...... ............................... 5
ROLE: Maintain all DPW vehicles in a ready, active status.
DPW equipment consists of 160 vehicles ranging from se-
dans, pickups, and dump trucks to off -road construction
equipment, including backhoes, front -end loaders, lawn
mowers, and landscaping maintenance equipment.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Hired an additional full-time mechanic that has im-
proved response time on repairs and increased our vol-
ume and types of repairs with in -house personnel.
• Performed overhauls in -house reducing outside con-
tract repairs.
• Evaluated and prioritized each vehicle during the on-
going preventive maintenance program for the annual
replacement survey.
Environmental Services
Personnel FY12 FY13
FullTime .. ............................... 2...... ............................... 3
PartTime ................................ 1....... ..............................1
ROLE: To manage environmental service programs, in-
cluding contracted curbside refuse collection and disposal;
curbside recycling collection of mixed paper, plastic, glass
and metal containers, yard waste, appliances, and drop -off
of corrugated cardboard; manage operations of the Min-
uteman Household Hazardous Products Regional Facility
(MHHP); special collections of medical waste, cathode ray
tubes (CRTs) and other electronics; manage operations at
the Lexington Composting Facility (LCF), including the
processing and collection of leaves, yard waste, brush, tree
waste, wood chips and other organic materials from con-
tractors, residents, and municipal curbside materials; over-
see the provision of composting - related services completed
by private contractors; administer the contractor permit
program for yard waste and brush; and develop and im-
plement marketing program regarding the sale of various
compost /loam products.
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SUPERINTENDENT of Environmental Services: Robert Be-
audoin appointed in 2001.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• JRM Hauling & Recycling Inc. was awarded the new
curbside collection contract through a competitive bid-
ding process. In FY13 JRM completed the first year of
a new five year contract for the curbside collection trash,
recyclables, yard waste and other items in Lexington.
• Residents disposed of 8,107 tons of solid waste in FY13
at the Wheelabrator North Andover Waste -to- Energy
Facility. Trash generation decreased by nearly 4% in FY13
compared with FY12, resulting in a reduction of 334 tons.
• Recycled 4,615 tons of glass, metal, plastics, mixed paper
and cardboard through the curbside and drop -off collec-
tion programs. Recycling tonnage decreased 1.3% in FY13
compared with FY12 resulting in a decrease of 60 tons.
• Collected more than 1,000 pounds of syringes, needles
and other related medical products at four drop -off col-
lections for Lexington residents which were diverted
from trash disposal. This program is offered through the
combined efforts of the Health Department and De-
partment of Public Works.
• Continued the curbside pick -up ofTVs, computer mon-
itors and other miscellaneous electronics by JRM Haul-
ing & Recycling. In FY13, a total of 144,455 pounds
(7,272 tons) of electronic waste were collected from
Lexington residents and municipal departments. Since
2000, Lexington has diverted more than 2,034,389
pounds (1,017 tons) of CRTs and electronic waste from
trash disposal.
• Clean Harbors Environmental Services was awarded a
new three -year collection and disposal services contract
through the competitive bidding process at the Min-
uteman HHP Regional Facility. The Boards of Health,
Public Works Department, and community volunteers
from the eight Minuteman communities combined to
manage eight annual collections at the site. Of the 2,662
cars that participated during 2013, nearly 40% or 984
vehicles, were from Lexington.
• Processed nearly 60,000 cubic yards of yard waste - leaves,
brush, and grass clippings delivered to the Lexington
Compost Facility in 2013. The rich composted material
continued to be available for residential use, for sale to
contractors, and for use in public grounds. In FY13 the
yard waste permit and punch card programs for contrac-
tors generated $163,622 in revenue, a 35% increase from
FY12. Other improvements and revenues generated in-
clude the following:
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- Continued work on DEP Sustainable Materials Re-
covery Program (SMRP) technical assistance grant
for developing an RFP to compost commercial or-
ganics at the Lexington Composting facility at Hart-
well Avenue.
- Continued the agreement with the Town of Arling-
ton to accept curbside yard waste. Approximately
3,900 tons of yard waste and Christmas trees resulted
in more than $117,000 in payments to Lexington in
FY13.
- Marketed a variety of loam and compost products
to local landscape companies, resulting in revenue of
$304,000 for the Towns Compost Revolving Fund, a
35% increase from FY12.
- All compost facility activity in FY13 generated
8585,065 in revenue while operational expenses totaled
$400,000 (not including capital improvement expen-
ditures). Since FY08, personal services are authorized
and expended in the Compost Revolving Fund.
Yard waste composted in wind -rows at the Lexington Compost Facility.
Public Grounds
The Park, Forestry, and Cemetery Divisions and the Street
Light Maintenance Program are consolidated under the su-
pervision of the Public Grounds Superintendent.
Superintendent of Public Grounds: Chris Filadoro ap-
pointed in 2011.
Park Division
Personnel FY12 FY13
FullTime .. .............................15 ...... .............................15
ROLE: To maintain and care for more than 600 acres ofTown,
school, and recreation lands. Areas maintained include ath-
letic fields, public grounds, playgrounds, tennis and basket-
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Maintaining publicgrounds.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Performed day -to -day and seasonal maintenance at the
pool complex; transported supplies and equipment for
departments and user groups; performed seasonal main-
tenance at the Old Reservoir and the skateboard park,
landscape improvements and cleanups at various town
sites and playground inspections; repaired playground
deficiencies and basketball and tennis nets.
• Installed a new irrigation system at the Garfield Park and
added on to the irrigation systems at both Diamond and
Clarke Fields in a coordinated effort between the Recre-
ation Department and a general contractor. Edged, laser
graded infields at baseball and softball fields through-
out town. Performed the following activities: daily ball
field maintenance during the playing seasons; synthetic
field maintenance at Lincoln Park; drainage improve-
ments on turf areas, and site amenity repairs to various
playfields; core aerated, overseeded, top dressed, fertil-
ized, and added soil amendment products to help in-
crease turf quality to the athletic fields per the turf main-
tenance program; athletic field layout for school, youth,
adult, and recreation programs on an overtime basis; sea-
sonal athletic field line painting during regular hours;
constructed and repaired benches, bleachers, back - stops,
and fencing. Transported goals and nets for sports ac-
tivities and user groups. Coordinated the turf mainte-
nance program; emptied public space recycling barrels;
installed new benches and repaired benches; painted, re-
paired, installed, and constructed picnic tables, and trash
receptacles. Maintained the Minuteman Bikeway. Per-
formed the following: trash pickup at designated sites;
mowing; maintained site amenities, drinking fountains,
and irrigation systems. Performed maintenance at the
Towns basketball and tennis courts; rough -cut mow-
ing at conservation areas and roadsides; limited main-
tenance on traffic islands in coordination with the Lex-
ington Field and Garden Club. Assisted with special
events including the Lexington 300th Celebration, Pa-
triots Day, parades, and Chamber of Commerce events;
assisted the Recreation Department with various capital
projects; maintained planting beds and shrubs; assisted
with the Teak Bench Program; performed other service
requests from Town departments, boards, commissions,
and the general public.
Forestry Division
Personnel FY12
FY13
FullTime .. ............................... 4 ...... ............................... 4
Seasonal............................................ ............................... 2
ROLE: To care for and preserve all woody plant vegetation
in parks, along streets, and in all public properties, with
the highest priority given to emergencies to provide sup-
port to cemetery operations when needed; to maintain ap-
proximately 10,000 street trees and all shrub plantings and
trees in parks, playgrounds, cemeteries, traffic islands, pub-
lic right -of -ways, conservation land, recreation land, and
school property; to maintain 3,569 streetlights; and to as-
sist other departments and groups with aerial -lift services.
HIGHLIGHTS:
General Tree Care:
Staff responded to more than 500 requests for service;
pruned trees at the cemeteries, schools, conservation,
recreation and public grounds areas, and other locations
within the public right -of -ways. Removed bittersweet
vine from several park and athletic field areas, cleared fo-
liage obstructed street- lights, signs and intersections to
improve visibility. Cleared downed trees and limbs after
storms. Cut back encroaching trees and shrubs along the
Minuteman Bike Path and other Town right -of -ways.
Watered trees as resources permitted; treated nine trees
for pests and disease control of hemlock wooly adelgid,
winter moth, and scale; Pruned 48 trees to remove haz-
ards and improve health, structure, shape, and aesthetics.
Staff responded to over 300 tree related calls from the Oc-
tober, 2012 Superstorm "Sandy ", including the removal of
84 dead, diseased, damaged or otherwise hazardous trees,
the majority of which were Elm, Ash, and Maple trees.
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Ground 45 stumps, added loam to grade and seeded the
sites. Assisted with the planting of 80 new trees on public
land (see Tree Committee report for locations). Initiat-
ed the Off Berm Planting Program with 40 participants.
Trees were funded through the local Lexington Tree Fund
account, private funding sources, and the program budget.
The trees were planted by Town Staff, volunteers, and out-
side contractors. Assisted the Tree Committee with the
maintenance of the tree nursery.
Treated for bees and wasps, as needed, at various locations.
Staff attended further training workshops on identifica-
tion of the Asian long- horned beetle and the Emerald
Ash Borer.
Administration:
Provided oversight of the Tree Bylaw, of which 931
sites have been reviewed since October, 2001. A total of
1,449 trees have been approved for removal, with 2,088
removed to date. A total 3,481 new trees are required to
be planted, with 2,085 planted to date. Staff attended
various educational workshops.
Staff applied for the 2012 Tree City USA Award, mark-
ing the 23rd year in the program. Assisted with coordi-
nation of the Tree Inventory Project.
Other Projects:
• Inspected and replaced bulbs and sensors on Town -
owned streetlights.
Installed and removed holiday lighting in the Town
center; repaired overhead traffic lights; installed and re-
moved voting banners; assisted with the Arbor Day cer-
emony; provided on -going assistance to the Cemetery
and Park Divisions; and assisted other Town depart-
ments with aerial -lift services.
Cemetery Division
Personnel FY12
FY13
FullTime .. ............................... 4 ...... ............................... 4
Seasonal.... ............................... 2 ...... ............................... 2
ROLE: To operate and maintain 34 acres of grounds and
all buildings and equipment for four cemeteries: Westview,
Munroe, Robbins, and Colonial. To serve the bereaved in a
professional manner.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Assisted with and prepared cemeteries for special events,
including installing flags, spring /fall cleanup.
• Operated and maintained the irrigation system at West -
view Cemetery.
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• Coordinated with the contractor for turf maintenance
services, including fertilizing and integrated pest man-
agement at Westview Cemetery.
• Continued planning for the next phase of the grave
marker repair and renovation work at Colonial Cem-
etery, Munroe Cemetery and Robbins Cemetery. The
Community Preservation Committee (CPC) funded
this project. Staff handled 164 burials (interments and
cremations) in Westview Cemetery, three interments
in Munroe Cemetery and two disinterred at Westview
Cemetery. Dug and backfilled graves, set stones, loamed
and seeded graves. Performed trash removal, installation
and repair of benches, fence repairs, landscape, sign and
building maintenance.
• Sold 87 lots at Westview Cemetery, with the revenue split
between the Town (45 %) and the Perpetual Care Trust
Fund (55 %); 101 foundations for flush markers were ap-
proved and set. Three markers were removed and replaced.
• Sold 76 grave boxes (96% of the total installed) and 31
burial vaults (85% of the total installed). 10 burial vaults
and four grave boxes were also purchased from and in-
stalled by outside vendors for an inspection fee.
• Revolving Fund expense for burial containers totaled
$25,893 while revenue was $41,070.
• Collected total revenue of $274,288 (includes $54,549
deposited in the Perpetual Care Trust Fund).
Street Light Maintenance Program
ROLE: To proactively maintain a cost - effective lighting sys-
tem that enhances public safety along Lexington roadways
while considering all characteristics of light- source quality.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Maintained 3,569 streetlights since March, 2000. Forest-
ry Division employees inspect and change photo- sensors
and light bulbs. Service calls are scheduled on an overtime
basis as weather permits. Calls are processed in the or-
der they are received or are prioritized according to safety
concerns. If the repair requires more technical expertise
involving wiring or replacement of fixtures, an electrical
contractor is dispatched to resolve the problem.
• Received reports of 952 outages, of which Town staff in-
spected 952; Town staff repaired 289 lights and the elec-
trical contractor repaired 558 lights. The response time
for Town staff inspection and repair of lights is within 7
days. If the repair requires electrical work, the contractor
response time could be an additional 7 to 14 days.
• Continued program to install energy - efficient compact
fluorescent bulbs to replace inefficient incandescent
bulbs. A total of 1776 have been installed to date.
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• Continued to work with the contractor to resolve the
warranty issues with new energy - efficient induction
light fixtures.
• The energy expended for the new energy - efficient in-
duction light fixtures in FY13 was 779,408 KWH; this
is the same as FY12.
Water /Sewer Divisions
Personnel FY12
FY13
FullTime ............................... 14 .... ............................... 14
PartTime ................................ 1...... ............................... 1
Seasonal................................... 1...... ............................... 1
ROLE: To serve the needs and concerns of its customers,
sustain quality drinking water, and provide for the safe and
proper discharge of wastewater by maintaining the Towns
complete water and sewer infrastructure and implementing
various service programs.
SUPERINTENDENT: Erik Gitschier appointed in 2011.
The water infrastructure consists of 158 miles of main, two
water towers with total capacity of 3.1 million gallons, 1,500
fire hydrants, 3,400 street and hydrant control valves, and
approximately 12,500 residential service line control valves
located on property lines. Four main transmission lines from
the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA)
serve Lexington: a 16 -inch main at Summer Street, a 16-
inch main on Massachusetts Avenue in East Lexington, a
12 -inch main on Watertown Street, and a 24 -inch main
on Concord Avenue. The MWRA supplies Lexington with
approximately 2 billion gallons of water annually.
The sewer system has 120 miles of main, 34 miles of trunk -
line main, and ten pump stations, including the main pump
station at Route 128 and Bedford Street, and 4,800 man-
holes. The Town also pays the MWRA to treat and dispose
of the Towns sewage.
The division is divided into four sections: water distribution;
meter reading and billing, sewer maintenance, and construc-
tion. Employees are cross - trained to perform all divisional
functions and also participate in snow removal operations.
The water distribution program responds to service calls
from residents, repairs curb and water control boxes, reads
and installs water meters, obtains water samples, performs
hydrant maintenance, updates and maintains the water
control valve locations, oversees the cross - connection con-
trol program, investigates all water bill complaints, marks
out services for contractors and utility companies, and as-
sists the Engineering and other DPW divisions.
Water is tested weekly for coliform and other bacterial or-
ganisms at nine sampling locations for a total of 45 sam-
ples; all samples tested negative for coliform. Sampling is
also done annually at selected locations to test for lead and
copper; Lexington passed the last seven test period results
for these metals. Because of this, the Department of Envi-
ronmental Protection (DEP) dropped the requirement that
Lexington replace 7% of our "suspected" lead services every
year. The department will continue to excavate those ser-
vices that are suspected of having a problem, whether due to
missing information on the Water Service Card or the time
frame in which they were built.
Beginning on May 6, 2013 and continuing through May
28, 2013, Liston Utility Services conducted a comprehen-
sive correlation leak detection survey on the water distribu-
tion system of the Town. This survey was performed on ap-
proximately 154 miles of the distribution system to reduce
unaccounted for water by identifying hidden and surfaced
leaks. Through this survey, ten leaks were discovered and
repaired thus eliminating losses of 198,720 gallons per day.
The meter reading and billing section is responsible for
reading water meters and managing the billing system. The
utility manager, under the Finance Director, oversees the
billing process and handles problems and complaints about
adjustments due to estimated water bills. Since 2005 there
has been an 80% reduction in adjustments. The installation
of new electronic read meters has also contributed to more
accurate billing. Work continues in this area to eliminate
estimated reads.
The sewer maintenance section maintains the sewer sys-
tem, implements the main flushing program, and manages
the pump station maintenance program to ensure the safe
and proper discharge of wastewater. Staff also identifies any
electrical problems with relay or pressure switches.
This division also oversees replacement of hydrants, sewer
mains and services, and repair water and sewer system leaks.
Employees attended training seminars on cross - connection
control, MWRA procedures for drinking water sampling,
hydrant maintenance, and courses relating to the state certi-
fication exams. Nine employees are state - certified Drinking
Water Facility Operators; one is Grade 4, three are Grade 3,
two are Grade 2, and four are Grade 1. Two employees are
a state - certified backflow tester.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Lexington's water and sewer system was recognized by
the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Pro-
tection (DEP) as being a top performer and received
the 2012 Outstanding Performance and Achievement
Award. Winning systems were determined based on
their compliance with state drinking water regulations.
The award winners had no monitoring enforcements or
violations, submitted all required reports on time, ad-
hered to good water management procedures and have
excellent source protection standards.
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• Repaired or replaced 65 fire hydrants as part of an on-
going program that will continue until all hydrants have
been evaluated and addressed.
• A program to assess and upgrade all the sewer pump
stations began in 2008. All ten sewer pumping stations
had an evaluation and capital improvement plan report
done by Wright - Pierce. All ten of the pumping stations
have had their alarm systems updated to mission con-
trols.lhe water circulating mixers have been installed in
the 1 million gallon and 2.2 million gallon water tanks
at the Morgan Rd. location.
• Assisted the Engineering Division with the road- resur-
facing project by providing mark -outs, materials, and
emergency service.
• Responded to emergency water and sewer repairs day
and night, keeping service interruptions to a minimum.
Refilling the Tractor truck for sewer maintenance operation.
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Repair and Replacements
Water main breaks repaired
26
Water service leaks repaired
6
Hydrants repaired
65
Hydrants replaced
58
Service control valves repaired
6
Street control valves repaired
1
Sewer services replaced
2
Sewer services camera televised
14
Sewer main blockages repaired
6
Sewer service blockages repaired
20
Sewer manholes repaired
8
Sewer mains flushed and cleaned (feet)
113,655
Outdoor watering meters (made the change)
319
Water meters (made the change)
589
Water services
13
Sewer services
13
Recreation
Personnel FY12 FY13
Full Time ............................ 5. 34. ............................... 5.34
Part Time ............................175 ..... ............................175
ROLE: To plan and administer public playgrounds and rec-
reational facilities in the Town and to expand and promote
recreation, leisure activities, play, sport, physical fitness and
education for all citizens.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: Chair Rick DeAngelis,
Vice Chair Howard Vogel, Wendy Rudner, Sandra Shaw
and Lisah Rhodes.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: Director of Recreation
Karen Simmons, since January 1996.
Since 1991, the Lexington Recreation Department has op-
erated as an Enterprise Fund whereby program and facil-
ity fees cover 100% of the cost of operations. As such, the
Recreation Department operating budget may increase or
decrease year to year to meet changes in enrollment and
facility use demands. The Director of Recreation, through
the Recreation Committee, sets fees with the approval of
the Board of Selectmen. The Recreation operating budget
supports staff that manage and deliver recreation programs
along with the supplies needed to operate those programs.
Revenue generated through the Recreation Enterprise
(Recreation and Pine Meadows Golf Club) help fund Cap-
ital Improvement Projects and financially supports services
provided by the Department of Public Works to the aquatic
facilities, tennis courts and golf course. Recreation contrib-
uted $223,600 to cover the cost of recreation employee ben-
efits and indirect services provided to Recreation by other
town departments. The Fund also contributes $100,000 to-
wards the debt payment for Lincoln Park.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Serviced 129,993 individuals in structured Recreation
programs and at Pine Meadows Golf Club. A total of
4,570 participated in summer programs.
• Steady participant numbers in Pre - School, Youth and
Teen programs, programs at the Town Pool, Summer
Camp and Clinic programs. Increased participation in
the morning and evening Adult Gym programs, use
of tennis facilities, number of volunteers assisting with
Recreation programs and activities and the variety of
Recreation programs offered.
• Facilitated over 5,253 volunteer hours by 281 youth and
adult volunteers.
• Permitted 46,521 hours on athletic fields, an increase
from FY12.
• Offered over 526 programs.
• Permitted 11,614 hours on tennis courts and sold 156
Tennis ID cards.
The Irving H. Mabee Town Pool Complex and the Old
Reservoir combined were open for 1,484 hours during
the summer.
• Financial assistance was provided to 35 Lexington fami-
lies with 77 individual program scholarships.
• Complete implementation for the fourth year of USTA
Quick Start Tennis Program for youth summer lessons.
Sponsor and facilitate USTA Recreational Coaches Clinic.
Capital Projects include:
• Old Reservoir Storm Water Mitigation Project Phase One
and Phase Two. The Town received partial funding from a
319 Grant and CPA to improve the water quality of storm
run -off from the drainage areas entering the Old Reservoir.
Work was completed in July 2013. (CPA funded)
• Town Pool Renovations completed consisting of re-
placement of the water heater and repairs and renova-
tions to the locker rooms.
• Phase Two of the Center Field Drainage Project (Foot -
ball/JV Baseball Fields) commenced in June 2012 and
was completed in July 2013. (CPA funded)
• Phase Three of the Center Field Drainage Project (Center
Track Field, Fitzgerald Little League Field and Worthen
Road Field) will begin in the fall 2013. (CPA funded)
• The track at the Center Recreation Complex was recoat-
ed with a rubber surface.
• Adams Playground equipment and swing set replaced in
partnership with the Waldorf School.
• New irrigation system installed at Garfield Park and ex-
isting drainage systems at Diamond and Clarke Middle
Schools were extended.
The following Pine Meadows Golf Course Projects:
• Tree pruning and removal of selected trees as recom-
mended in the USGA Reports were performed.
• Landscaping improvements to the flower beds were
completed.
• New tee signage was installed on Holes 4 -6.
• A Jacobsen Fairway mower was purchased to facilitate
care and maintenance of the Fairways.
• Aerification and topdressing of the greens and a com-
prehensive maintenance program were undertaken
throughout the golf course. This resulted in overall im-
proved playing conditions and turf quality.
• Development of new programs (Wicked Cool For Kids
Lego and Robotics Clinics, Karate and Safety Programs,
Bricks 4 Kidz spring clinics, and Lex Get Fit Program for
women). In addition, continued existing programs includ-
ing opening the Old Reservoir to non - residents, RAD
self - defense classes for women, Chess, Fencing, Youth Ski
and Snowboarding, and Tennis lessons and clinics.
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Continued partnerships and collaborations with the
Lincoln Park Sub - Committee and local Boy Scout
Troops. Partnered with the Youth Services Council,
Human Services, Police and School Departments to of-
fer Middle School Early Release Day Programs. Col-
laborated with Human Services, Police and Fire to offer
the Annual Summer Fun Fest at the Center Recreation
Complex. Worked with the Boy Scouts of America to
sponsor one Eagle Scout Project. Partnered with Lex-
ington Little League and Lexington Babe Ruth League.
Conducted Youth Sports Advisory Council meetings
throughout the year. The purpose of the council is to
maintain and improve the quality of youth sports that
are being offered in the community.
Continued the school year youth tennis lessons program
and 60+ tennis lessons in spring and fall; increased summer
youth tennis participation; continued and increased partici-
pation in both outdoor and indoor Women's Fitness Boot
Camp Program; continued and increased participation in
Adaptive Basketball and Smart Basketball Programs.
Increased participation in NFL Flag Football League and
Youth Ski and Snowboard programs at Nashoba Valley.
Continued growth of Online Program Registration. On-
line registrations accounted for $471,650 in FY13 revenue.
Certification of 63 new coaches in the In Town Bas-
ketball League and Clinic and Flag Football League
through the NAYS organization.
Retirement
ROLE: To oversee, guide, monitor, and enforce the Mas-
sachusetts Pension Laws governing the Town's retirement
system; to invest the system's assets prudently for the pur-
pose of providing the benefits guaranteed to the public em-
ployees qualifying under the plan.
ELECTED by the members of the Retirement System: Chair
Robert W. Cunha and Joseph Foley to 3 -year terms ending
in 2014.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen: Michael McNabb
to a 3 -year term ending in 2014. By the Retirement Board:
Alan Fields to a 3 -year term ending in the year 2015. Rob
Addelson, the Assistant Town Manager for Finance, is an
ex- officio member named by the Board of Selectmen.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• The system consists of a combination of 396 retirees, one
non - contributory retiree, and 652 active and 230 inac-
tive members.
• This year, 21 town employees retired, 15 members with-
drew, 25 members transferred to another system, 13
members transferred in, 86 new members were added
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Facilitated seven Tournaments (Soccer Resort, Lexing-
ton Youth Lacrosse Face Off, Mass Premier Soccer Me-
morial Day and Thanksgiving College Showcase, FC
Stars of Massachusetts, LHS Boys Lacrosse Jamboree,
and Lexington Eagles Men's Soccer Regional Finals) at
Lincoln Park in FY13.
Sponsored evening Men's winter pick -up Basketball at
Diamond Middle School, Adult basketball, soccer, and
jogging at the LHS field house.
Recreation appreciates the many partnerships that have
been developed to better serve the recreational needs of
our citizens.
Recreation Committee: (L -R) Hank Manz, Howard Vogel, Karen Simmons, Wendy
Rudner, Rick De ftelis, Chris Filadoro, Sheila Butts, Lisah Rhodes and Sandra
Shaw.
(26 new Municipal employees and 60 new School em-
ployees), and 13 retirees and two active members de-
ceased. Currently there are 28 disability retirements.
Under Chapter 17, the Retirement Board can grant a
cost of living adjustment (COLA) up to 3% on the first
$12,000 in a year when the Consumer Price Index is
less than 3 %. The Board has granted a 3% cost of living
increase this year.
As fiduciaries, the Board carefully established an asset -
allocation policy using a mixture of stocks, bonds, inter-
national funds and cash equivalents. With the assistance
of the Board's investment consultant, Meketa Invest-
ment Group, the asset - allocation policy is reviewed
monthly, and adjustments are made as necessary. The
success of the investment program will continue to be
determined by the extent of our portfolio diversification
among and within asset classes as well as our skill in hir-
ing and our diligence in monitoring strong investment
managers. The Board is committed to long -term invest-
ment strategies, asset allocations, and diversification of
investments.
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Refirement continued from previous page
The Board continued the process of broadening the sys-
tem's asset allocation and asset strategies. Our portfolio
is made up of the following investments: Matthews In-
ternational Fund, which is the largest dedicated Asia -
only specialist in the United States; The Loomis Credit
Asset Fund, which has a broad mandate to capture op-
portunities in numerous credit sectors such as bonds,
loans and securitized assets; The PIMCO Global Multi
Asset Fund, which seeks to outperform a blended 60/40
% blend by using ETFs, individual securities and de-
rivatives. The remainder of our portfolio includes the
Beacon Fund V, which is a value -added closed -end real
estate strategy. This fund will invest a portfolio of pri-
marily office properties in a limited set of markets. The
Wellington Trust Company manages two funds: The
Opportunistic Fund, which is part of our global tacti-
cal asset allocation, and the Wellington Enduring Asset
Fund, an infrastructure fund. Our Domestic Equity As-
sets funds are the Fidelity Contrafund, managed by Fi-
delity Institutional Retirement Services Company, and
the Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund; both funds
invest in an all-cap equity strategy; and Fiduciary Man-
agement Fund (FMI), a domestic high quality equity
fund. Acadian International All Cap Fund rounds out
our international investments. PIMCO manages our
tactical allocation strategy; State Street Bank and Trust
Company handles the Board's Institutional Custodian
Banking along with the SSgA Passive Bond Mkt. In-
dex Fund. In April 2013 the Board added Rhumbline
School Committee
ROLE: To hire, supervise, and evaluate the Superintendent
of Schools; to develop school policies; to approve the schools'
operating and capital budgets; to advocate for school con-
cerns to other Town officials, boards, and the community;
to act as liaison between the School Department and the
community; to govern Lexington Public Schools in areas
not governed by State or Federal law.
ELECTED: to overlapping 3 -year terms: Chair Margaret
Coppe, Vice -Chair Bonnie Brodner, Alessandro Alessan-
drini, Jessica Steigerwald, Mary Ann Stewart; 1 -year term,
Student Representative Samuel Alpert.
SINCE his appointment by the School Committee on July
1, 2005, Dr. Paul Ash has served as Superintendent of the
Lexington Public Schools. He is the chief executive con-
tinuing the Schools'tradition of excellent public education.
He has built a strong administrative team, and Lexington
students continue to achieve at some of the highest levels
in the state and across the country by a variety of measures.
Russell 1000 Pooled Index Trust and in July, Monroe
Capital Senior Secured Direct Loan (unleveraged) to
the system's holdings.
The last actuarial valuation of the Retirement System
was performed in 2012 and was prepared by Buck Con-
sultants. The valuation was prepared pursuant to Chapter
32 of the General Laws of Massachusetts, based on the
acceptance of Section 22D. Actuarial assumptions and
methods are designed to produce stable program costs.
The Board is working with the adopted funding sched-
ule which amortizes the unfunded liability through 2030
with an investment assumption of 7.75 %. The funding
schedule was submitted to the Public Employee Retire-
ment Commission and received their approval. The cur-
rent actuarial valuation found the system to be funded at
80 %. While it is important that future taxpayers are not
expected to be a greater burden than the current taxpay-
ers, it is equally important that current taxpayers are not
asked to build a legacy for future taxpayers.
The market value of the system on December 31, 2003,
was $82.9 million and as of June 30, 2013 the value is
$118.9 million.
• Town Meeting adopted (local option) Legislation which
allows for an increase in the minimum pension for the
surviving spouses of public employees who die from a
non -work related injury or condition while still working.
This affected only five spouses.
The entire staff continues to work to improve learning lev-
els for all students.
School Committee & the 300th
Time Capsule donations for 2063
• Typical elementary day schedule
• Typical week of food menus served in the cafeterias
• Enrollment numbers
Lexington Public Schools Celebrate the 300th Anniversary
LPS students, staff and faculty participated in the 300th
Anniversary in several ways during the 2012 -2013 school
year, helping make academic and extra - curricular connec-
tions. By serving as liaisons between the 300th Anniversary
Committee, students and staff, LPS leaders helped foster
an open line of communication about major town events
during this historic 9 -month celebration. This included dis-
tributing the "Did You Know ?" series of bookmarks and the
"Official 300th Trading Cards" which were developed spe-
School Committeecontinued from previous page
cifically to educate Lexington students about town history
while inspiring them to take part in the Towns Tercentennial.
Academic Collaboration in Primary and
Secondary Schools
Elementary Schools —To better appreciate the significance
of the 300th, elementary students at every grade level par-
ticipated in special curricular units exploring an aspect of
Lexington's history. These lessons were overseen by Jane
Hundley (K -5 Social Studies Curriculum Coordinator).
Hundley also served as a member of the 300th Anniversary
Committee and helped foster collaboration between mu-
nicipal and school departments. The Lexington Education
Foundation provided funding for professional development
to pilot these lessons beginning in 2010, far in advance of
the celebration.
Topics explored by elementary students included: schools
and education in the past, the Hancock - Clarke House, Lex-
ington's immigration patterns, farming, towns named "Lex-
ington' across the U.S., and the history of the Battle Green.
A show of student work was presented to the community at
the Annual Town Meeting at the Cary Memorial Building,
and samples will be included in the 300th Anniversary book.
Arts Created Together committees and PTAs/PTOs at some
schools (Harrington, Hastings) coordinated an author visit
for students to meet Bentley Boyd, illustrator of the 300th
Committee's comic book Lexington: Then and Now.
All elementary schools and both middle schools hosted
spirited assemblies. Jane Hundley and Matt Mehler coor-
dinated with town volunteers from the 300th to welcome
presenters from the Lexington Minute Men, His Majesty's
10th, and the William Diamond Jr. Fife and Drum Corps.
Volunteers playing the part of Maria Hastings Cary provid-
ed the narrative of our evolution from Cambridge Farms to
the modern suburb of 2013. Middle School students add-
ed their voice to these assemblies by reading special essays
written to reflect upon the Tercentennial.
Middle School -8th grade students at Diamond and
Clarke Middle Schools participated in a classroom Mock
Town Meeting to gain a better understanding of local gov-
ernment and learn how to be active citizens. Students played
the parts of Town Meeting members, citizens, Town Mod-
erator and Town Clerk. Each classroom debated whether
Lexington should ban the sale of plastic water bottles.
These lessons were supported by a grant from the Lexing-
ton Education Foundation, and an additional component
of the lesson was a 13 minute DVD Local Government:
Lexington, Massachusetts. This video helped students con-
sider the essential question: What makes a good citizen?
TOWN OF LEXINGTON 93
Matt Mehler, Social Studies Chair for Grades 6 -8, collabo-
rated with the 300th Anniversary's Book Team. The team
created a comic book called Lexington: Then and Now to
present the Town's history and to illustrate the Town Meet-
ing process. Coordinating the book with the lesson provid-
ed a unique opportunity.
Students were then invited to attend an All Town Mock
Town Meeting at Cary Hall, supported by both the MET -
CO program and the School Committee. 85 students took
part in this event, in conjunction with LexCelebrate! In-
corporation Weekend. Students attended precinct meetings
and then took their place on the floor of Battin Hall. They
were free to argue from the "Yes" "No" or " ?" microphones,
and several students proposed amendments to the mock
Warrant Articles. Town officials worked with students, in-
cluding Moderator Deborah Brown, Town Clerk, Donna
Hooper, members of the Board of Selectmen, and many
Town Meeting members. Students and volunteers were sur-
prised when members of His Majesty's 10th Regiment of
Foot interrupted the meeting and ordered people to disperse.
Deb Mauger explained that we had long ago gained freedom
from England and were now free to govern ourselves.
High School —The Lexington Education Foundation
funded a grant for Lexington High School's U.S. History
classes. This enabled students in 11th grade to create proj-
ects coordinated with the Town's Tercentennial. Students
were asked to conduct primary research on a topic related
to local history between 1713 — present and to then create
videos. Other students also had the opportunity to create
videos in their Media and Film classes.
Sara Sanchez, Lexington High School Debate teacher,
asked her students to take a step back in time in order to
practice debating historically significant issues. One topic
addressed by students involved imagining that it was 1713.
Ms. Sanchez asked students to use their debate skills to
explore the pros and cons of having Lexington separate
from Cambridge Farms as if they were residents living in
1713. The opportunity to hone their critical thinking skills
through a creative assignment yielded positive results. Stu-
dents were later invited to present these arguments to the
public at both the 300th Anniversary All Town Country
Fair and at LexCelebrate! Incorporation Weekend.
Facilities and Technical Support
Many 300th Anniversary events were held at Lexington
High School, and many staff members contributed to the
community's success, including: Laura Lasa, Laurie Luci-
bello, Jeff Leonard, Andrea Stumpf, Marianne McKenna,
Ann Kim Tenhor, Don Johnson, Paul Hartery, Joe Mitchell,
Olga Frias DeAquino, Felix Lopez, Steve Camacho and the
entire Facilities staff overseen by Pat Goddard.
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At LHS, space is a precious commodity, and large spaces
like the gym, auditorium and Commons areas are in great
demand for instructional use. All performance events held
in the auditorium required multiple rehearsals, and Jeff
Leonard, Coordinator of the LPS Performing Arts Depart-
ment, consistently worked with the 300th Committee to
share space in a way that prioritized student learning.
Beginning September 22, 2012, LHS hosted the Open-
ing Ceremony, the All Town Photo at the LHS track and
Dance Revolution 300. The Opening Ceremony required
significant technical expertise and Andrea Stumpf served as
the Technical Director, making it possible for the audience
at LHS to connect with the audience at Cary Hall. Ann
Kim Tenhor and Paul Hartery helped solve major technical
challenges. LPS worked in collaboration with LexMedia to
install special equipment to make this possible.
The Musical Fashion Revue was held at LHS in October.
LexCelebrate! Incorporation Weekend was held in March,
and the Dance Around the World was part of that event as
well. Throughout the weekend, the Lexington community
filled the auditorium, Commons I, Commons II, the Sci-
ence Lecture Hall, the Field House, many classrooms and
the Media Center. Marianne McKenna provided amazing
technical assistance, putting many laptops and projectors to
work for the community.
Finally, the 300th Concert was held in the Gillespie Au-
ditorium and featured an original composition by Daniel
Lutz called "Seeds of Revolution." This piece was played by
the Bicentennial Band and was dedicated to Donald J. Gil-
lespie, former LHS teacher, and to the Town of Lexington.
Several musicians playing with the Lexington Symphony
were LHS staff or students, including Jeff Leonard, Janet
Haas, Nate Osher and Emily Edelstein. During this special
closing event, the 300th Anniversary Committee present-
ed ribbons to Lexington staff, including several custodians
who work at LHS.
LPS Community Partnerships— PTAs /PTOs
By planning well in advance of the 300th all schools were
able to partner with their PTAs and PTOs to extend par-
ticipation in the 300th activities. Hastings Elementary
School created a specially- themed run to reflect the Town's
300th Anniversary. All PTAs and PTOs participated in the
dance, Dance Revolution 300, by sending volunteers to staff
the event. Several PTA/PTO groups sponsored activities at
the Country Fair.
LexFun! joined the Opening Ceremony by creating a pre-
school Festival Chorus for the occasion. They also helped
sponsor and staff preschool - friendly activities at multiple
300th events. This home - school - community partnership
enriched student, family and community experiences by
creating the vision that Lexington collaborates across mu-
nicipal and school lines.
LexFun!Prescbool Festival Chorus - incoming Lexington Public School children.
Extra - Curricular Activities
The 300th Anniversary afforded many opportunities for
Lexington students and staff to participate in experiential
learning projects through school groups and clubs. The Lex-
ington High School Wind Ensemble, under the direction of
Jeff Leonard, was featured in the September 22, 2012 Open-
ing Ceremony. Later that afternoon, students participated in
the Community Stage at the All Town Country Fair. The
Lexington High School Jazz Band and the A Cappella group
Mixed Nuts shared their music with the community.
The LHS Ping Pong Team and Ultimate Frisbee Team
( "The Hucking Fooligans ") joined in LexCelebrate! In-
corporation Weekend as presenters in the sports - themed
branch located in the LHS Field House. The Jazz Band
played welcoming music for the Sunday morning programs.
The National Honor Society helped provide volunteers for
the Time Capsule project.
One of the most collaborative opportunities came in the
invitation to LPS staff to join students and other commu-
nity members, including the Town Manager and Senior
Management Team, in the 300th Anniversary Music Revue
Breeches, Bloomers & Bellbottoms: Oh My! The plot cen-
tered on an LHS history class and their teacher, played by
School Committeeconfinued from previous page
Clarke teacher Kenny Laxague. Laura Lasa, LHS Principal,
played herself. In Act Two, five LHS students walked across
the stage wearing loud polyester printed shirts. One student
wondered aloud: "Did our teachers really dress like this in
the 1970s? "The red curtain opened to reveal 21 teachers, the
principal of Hastings Elementary School, and Carol Pilar-
ski, Assistant Superintendent of Public Schools, in tie -dyed
t- shirts, bellbottom pants and polyester jumpsuits. The star
of the show, Kenny Laxague, emerged wearing a white John
Travolta tuxedo and brought down the house. Each par-
ticipant had volunteered considerable time to rehearse with
Thelma Goldberg and brought joy to their students and the
entire audience by demonstrating that educators are always
willing to learn something new and share it with students.
Students in the cast continually remarked that they were
amazed and inspired to see their teachers join in the dance.
Sarah Anderson, Russ Badessa, Melissa Buttaro, Ann Cro-
gan, Liz Crowell, Ryan Grams, Dea Haupt, Kenny Laxague,
Louise Lipsitz, Kelly Manor, Sazi Marden, Tammy Mc-
Bride, Amy Muzyka, Katie O'Hare- Gibson, Carol Pilarski,
Laurie Sanroma, Juli Scafidi, Jon Schechner, Amy Shew,
Kirsten Sweet, and Kathryn Williams all participated.
`Breeches, Bloomers & Bellbottoms: Ob My!"
`Breeches, Bloomers &Bellbottoms: Ob My"!"
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Operating Budget
The School Department returned a FY13 balance of
$2,077.286. Over the last five years the School Department
has returned over $10,618,930 million dollars as a result of
the development of in- district programs for special educa-
tion, additional program efficiencies, and cost savings.
Year End Balances Released as
of Jun 30
Carry Forward Balances Released at the
Close of the Next Fiscal Year
FY07
$464,106
FY08
$1,007,534
$531,579
1FY071
FY09
$584,687
$827,373
1FY07 and FY081
FY10
$1,940,856
$1,071,958
1FY08 and FY091
FYI
$1,295,855
$376,727
1FY09 and FYI 01
FY12
$1,955,781
$1,372,479
1FY10 and FYI 11
FY13
1FY11 and FYI 21
Total
$7,428,819
$4,180,116
$11,608,935
Looking forward to FY15, the School Committee has
asked Superintendent Ash to present a level - service budget.
The Committee will be working with the Board of Select-
men, the Appropriation Committee, and the Capital Ex-
penditures Committee to present a completed proposal to
Town Meeting.
Facilities
At the November, 2012 Special Town Meeting, an addi-
tional appropriation of $2.6 million, needed as a result of
anticipated increased construction costs, was authorized.
This project is the first where the Town will use a construc-
tion management arrangement called "construction man-
agement at risk," allowed via MGL Chap. 149A, in which
the Town hires a firm to be the general contractor.
Groundbreaking for the new Estabrook was held in Octo-
ber, 2012, and foundation work began in November. Top-
ping -off ceremonies were held in March 2013. Construc-
tion is expected to be final in February 2014.
The Bridge and Bowman Elementary School renovation
projects fell behind in the summer of 2012, necessitating
temporary rearrangement of spaces in order to open the
schools on time. Conditions that led to this delay were ad-
dressed, and schools are expected to open with all class-
rooms operational for the start of the 2013 school year.
Special Education
The Student Services Department has focused on strength-
ening and expanding Special Education programs intro-
duced in 2007. These programs have allowed a number of
students to return to Lexington schools from out- of -dis-
trict placements. Regular and Special Educators are work-
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School Committeeconfinued from previous page
ing collaboratively to improve the experience of all students
and to smooth transitions. Better structures have been cre-
ated to improve the transitions between elementary and
middle school, and between middle and high school.
Technology
Plans continue to substantially increase the use of technol-
ogy as an instructional and administrative tool. The District
implemented important staffing changes to improve tech-
nology support and the delivery of professional develop-
ment opportunities for our teachers and administrators. The
three -year plan calls for all teachers to incorporate technol-
ogy into their instructional practices. This year, an empha-
sis was placed on bringing the technology into the classrooms
through the purchase of wireless computer laptops and the in-
stallation of a wireless network in all secondary -level schools.
Strategic purchases of curriculum software were made in mu-
sic and in other major academic areas. A pilot program for the
classroom use of iPads at the high school began in the fall of
2012, and the plan is to expand their use in 2013.
Liaison to Community and Advocate for the
Lexington Public Schools
The School Committee supports the excellent work of the
Administration, the staff, and the students in maintaining
and improving the fine education that Lexington offers. Its
members are grateful for the good working relationships be-
tween the Schools and the town administrations and between
the School Committee, the Board of Selectmen, the Appro-
priation Committee, and the Capital Expenditures Commit-
tee. The schools also benefit invaluably from the support of
parents and the Lexington community, the leadership pro-
vided by the PTAs and PTOs, and the creativity, hard work,
and generosity of the Lexington Education Foundation.
The administration maintains a new, active website that in-
cludes the entire budget book for citizens to study, School
Committee meeting minutes, and news. The aim of the
School Department and the School Committee is to pro-
vide an education for children and youth of this community
that prepares them for productive, responsible, healthy, and
fulfilling adulthood.
School Committee: (L -R) Margaret Coppe, Bonnie Brodner, MaryIlnn Stewart and<I1exxandro,41essandrini.
Lexington Public School Enrollment
Principal
2011 -2012
Actual
2012 -2013
Projected
2012 -2013
Actual
Elementary Schools
Bowman, 9 Philip Road, built 1967
Mary Anton - Oldenburg
522
531
552
Bridge, 55 Middleby Road, built 1966
Margaret Colella
529
519
538
Estabrook,117 Grove Street, built 1960
Sandra Trach
459
470
459
Fiske, 55 Adams Street, built 2007
Thomas Martellone
481
484
507
Harrington, 328 Lowell Street, built 2005
Elaine Mead
418
414
412
Hastings, 7 Crosby Road, built 1955
Louise Lipsitz
429
429
451
Total elementary students, grades K -5
2838
2847
2945
Middle Schools
Clarke, 17 Stedman Road, built 1972
Anna Monaco
818
860
881
Diamond, 99 Hancock Street, built 1957
Anne Carothers
779
781
785
Total middle school students, grades 6 -8
1597
1641
1666
Lexington High School, 251 Waltham St., built 1950
Laura Lasa
Total high school students, grades 9 -12
1966
1,991
2000
Total student enrollment
6401
6479
6611
Source: School Department document "Four and Ten -Year Enrollment Forecasts "January 8, 2013, showing actual enrollment on October 1, 2012.
Superintendent of Schools
ROLE: As Chief Executive Officer of Lexington's nine pub-
lic schools, the Superintendent of Schools provides edu-
cational leadership through budget preparation, program
development, and supervision of all academic, special edu-
cation, and extracurricular programs for children in grades
preK -12. The Superintendent of Schools reports to an
elected School Committee, enforces the policies and goals
of this Committee, and upholds the laws and requirements
determined by the federal government and state of Massa-
chusetts. The Superintendent of Schools also works in co-
operation with other communities to oversee collaborative
programs for students with identified learning disabilities.
APPOINTED by the School Committee: Dr. Paul B. Ash has
served as Superintendent of Schools since July 1, 2005.
300th Anniversary Celebration
LPS students, staff and faculty participated in the 300th
Anniversary in several ways during the 2012 -2013 schooly-
ear helping to make academic and extra - curricular connec-
tions. By serving as liaison between the 300th Anniversary
Committee, students, staff, and LPS leaders, maintained an
open line of communication about major town events dur-
ing this historic nine -month celebration. Numerous activi-
ties were developed specifically to educate Lexington stu-
dents about town history, while inspiring them to take part
in the Towns Tercentennial. Some of the major events are
described below.
Elementary Schools
To better appreciate the significance of the 300th, elementary
students at every grade level participated in special curricular
units exploring an aspect of Lexington's history. Topics ex-
plored by elementary students included: schools and educa-
tion in the past, the Hancock - Clarke House, Lexington's im-
migration patterns, farming, towns named "Lexington' across
the U.S., and the history of the Battle Green. A show of stu-
dent work was presented to the community at the Annual
Town Meeting at the Cary Memorial Building and samples
will be included in the 300th Anniversary book.
Middle Schools
Grade 8 students at Diamond and Clarke Middle Schools
participated in a classroom Mock Town Meeting to gain a
better understanding of local government and learn how to
be active citizens. Students played the parts of Town Meet-
ing members, citizens, Town Moderator and Town Clerk.
Each classroom debated whether Lexington should ban the
sale of plastic water bottles.
High School
Students were asked to conduct primary research on a topic
related to local history between 1713 — present, and to then
create videos. Other students also had the opportunity to
create videos in their Media and Film classes. Students in
the LHS Debate class were asked to explore the pros and
cons of having Lexington separate from Cambridge Farms
as if they were residents living in 1713. Students were later
invited to present these arguments to the public at both the
300th Anniversary All Town Country Fair and at LexCel-
ebrate! Incorporation Weekend.
Student Achievement
Lexington students continue to achieve at very high levels,
based on local standards and on national examinations.
Lexington High School- 2012 -2013 School Year:
Size of class
508
National Merit Scholarship Program
4 -year college
89.1%
Semifinalists
24
2 -year college
3.7%
Letters of Commendation
College prep /Year off
3.4%
Advanced PlacementTests
1581
Employed /Military
1.8%
Number of Students
800
Other /Undecided
1.0%
Total Grades Reported
1581
Unknown
1.0%
Number of Subjects
27
Mean SAT Scores * — Students tested
478
Advanced Placement Scholars (all levels)
342
Critical Reading
625
Grade of 5
743
Math
656
Grade of 4
391
Writing
622
Grade of 3
176
Grade of 2
48
Grade of 1
12
*Highest overall mean score in MA
Facilities
• A debt - exclusion vote under Proposition 2 1/2 to fund
a new Estabrook School and to renovate the Bowman
and Bridge schools was passed on January 24, 2012. The
new, three -story Estabrook School will be built to edu-
cate 540 students. The Massachusetts School Building
Authority will reimburse approximately 32% of the cost
of the 41 million dollar project.
• All three projects are proceeding very well. The Town's
Permanent Building Committee projects that the stu-
dents will enter the new Estabrook School during the
February, 2014 school vacation. The plan is to demolish
the old school in the spring in accordance with federal
EPA guidelines. Final site work will be completed by the
fall of 2014. The Bridge and Bowman renovation proj-
ects are expected to be completed by January, 2014. All
three projects will be completed within their respective
budget appropriations.
• The Facilities Department and private contractors have
made major renovations to most of our schools.
Town Counsel
This report from Town Counsel covers the period from July
1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. The report is divided into
three sections as required by the ByLaws.
All Actions By or Against the Town Which Were
Pending on July 1, 2013.
Raymond, et al., v Lexington Planning Board, et al.,
Land Court No. 292408. Appeal of decision of the Plan-
ning Board concerning property on Rangeway Road.
Summary Judgment denied to both parties in Septem-
ber, 2009. Settlement reached and complaint dismissed
in April, 2013.
Kasparian v. Dept. of Environmental Protection (DEP)
and Lexington Conservation Commission, et al., Mid-
dlesex Superior Court Civil Action No. 2010 - 01375.
Appeal from the Lexington Conservation Commission's
action with respect to wetlands affecting development of
condominium project. Lower court dismissed all parties
on all counts. Final Appeals dismissed in April, 2013.
George v Keljikian, et al., Middlesex Superior Court
Civil Action No. 2010 -4193. Complaint filed in Oc-
tober, 2010. Action by Town Zoning Administrator to
enforce limitations under Zoning ByLaw on property
use in residentially zoned district. Settlement Agree-
TOWN OF LEXINGTON 99
At the high school, some spaces were recently renovated
to create four additional classrooms. At Clarke, audito-
rium carpeting was installed and the hot water system
was upgraded. At Diamond, new student lockers were
in- stalled, and at the Maria Hastings School, a large
flooring project was completed.
Technology
• Classroom instruction will have a different look in our
schools through the infusion of additional iPad tech-
nology and mobile laptops at all levels. The Harrington
and Hastings School teachers will walk into building
environments that are completely wireless. Forty -nine
SMART interactive whiteboard/projector units have
been installed in our high school and middle school
classrooms, and plans have been made to install an addi-
tional eighteen SMART units in our elementary schools
in the first half of the school year. Our high school world
language lab has been transformed into a Macintosh en-
vironment where students can now carry on their world
language academic work both in the lab and in high
school classrooms.
ment reached. Agreement for Judgment entered Octo-
ber, 2012.
• Casella v. Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals, Land
Court No. 279910. Appeal of a decision by Zoning
Board of Appeals. Partial summary judgment for plain-
tiff; remaining count not prosecuted.
• Trebino, Trustee v Lexington Planning Board, et al.,
Land Court No. 266945. Appeal from a decision of the
Planning Board disapproving a subdivision. The plaintiff
has not prosecuted the appeal.
• USDC Civil Action No. 10- 10412 -WGY Complaint
filed March, 2010 in United States District Court seek-
ing damages by parents of child claimed to have been
denied free and appropriate public education and other
claims. Court granted Motion to Dismiss. Plaintiff filed
amended complaints in January and February, 2011.
Partial summary judgment awarded to Town in Sep-
tember, 2012 on claim for denial of appropriate educa-
tion, with remaining counts remanded to the Bureau of
Special Education Appeals (BSEA). Appeal by plain-
tiff from partial summary judgment decision filed and
pending, with BSEA administrative proceedings to fol-
low resolution of appeal.
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• Mancini v Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals, Mid-
dlesex Superior Court Civil Action No. 2012 - 00427.
Appeal from grant of special permit. Discovery pending.
• Bloomfield, et al., v Lexington Conservation Commis-
sion, Middlesex Superior Court Civil Action No. 2011-
02202. Challenge to dog leash regulation in Willard's
Woods. Court upheld regulations on summary judg-
ment and matter dismissed in June, 2013.
• Susnock v. Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals, et
al., Middlesex Superior Court Civil Action No. 2011 -
03815B. Appeal from grant of special permit. Com-
plaint voluntarily withdrawn in October, 2012.
• Walko v. Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals, et al.,
Middlesex Superior Court Civil Action No. 2011-
02661. Appeal from grant of special permit. Summary
Judgment hearing pending.
• Lerman v Lexington Planning Board, et al., Land Court
No. 2011 - 445339. Appeal from denial of subdivision
plan. Case dismissed by stipulation of the parties In Oc-
tober 2012.
• John H. Sellars v Town of Lexington, et al., Middlesex
Superior Court Civil Action No. 2011 - 01424. Com-
plaint against Town for alleged sewage discharge on
property. Two of three counts against Town dismissed.
Discovery on remaining count proceeds.
• Chen, Trustees, v Town of Lexington, Land Court 12-
MISC- 46157. Complaint filed in March 2012 concern-
ing disputed boundary at Town right -of -way. Summary
judgment against Town in March, 2013.
• Smith, et al. v Town of Lexington, et al., Middlesex Su-
perior Court Civil Action No. 2012 - 01515. Complaint
re: abatement denial. Complaint and response filed. Dis-
covery proceeding.
• Conroy v Lexington Conservation Commission. Mid-
dlesex Superior Court Civil Action No. 2012 - 00960.
Appeal of denial of Order of Conditions. Judgment on
Pleadings granted Lexington. Appeal pending.
• Costa v. Corr, et al., Middlesex Superior Court Civil
Action No. 2012 - 02265. Employment discrimination
complaint filed in December, 2011. Summary judgment
hearing pending.
• Lexington Firefighters Union Local 1491 IAFF v Joint
Labor Management, Suffolk Superior Court Civil Ac-
tion No. 2012 - 01547. Claims arising under collective
bargaining. Stipulation of dismissal entered July, 2013.
All Actions Brought By or Against Town
During FY 2013
• Saunders v Petrou- Johnson and Town of Lexington,
Middlesex Superior Ct Civil Action No. 12- 02127 -B.
Complaint filed against Town in August, 2012.
• Town of Lexington v. Pharmacia Corp., Solutia Inc.
and Monsanto Co. USDC 12- CV- 11645. Complaint
filed by Town September, 2012 for recovery of damages
from PCB contamination at the Estabrook Elementary
School. Hearing on Motion to Dismiss pending.
• Scruggs, et al, v Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior
Ct Civil Action No.12- 03980 -H. Complaint filed Oc-
tober, 2012 by abutters to trail through Town conserva-
tion land. Motion for Judgment on Pleadings pending.
• Niinenin v Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals USDC
1:12 -CV- 12261 -GAO. Complaint filed December,
2012 for denial of ham radio antenna. Settlement nego-
tiations pending.
• One Ledgemont LLC v. Lexington Zoning Board of
Appeals, et al. Land Court 13 -MISC- 476506. Appeal
of special permit granted for development of multistory
office building. Complaint filed February, 2013. Discov-
ery pending.
• One Ledgemont LLC v Lexington Conservation Com-
mission, et al. Middlesex Superior Ct Civil Action No.
2013 -0068 transferred to Land Court 13 PS 477990.
Appeal from Order of Conditions granted for develop-
ment of multistory office building. Complaint filed Jan-
uary, 2013. Discovery pending.
• Redfern v. Town of Lexington, et al. Middlesex Superior
Court Civil Action No. 2013 - 01361 -D. Complaint filed
April, 2013 against Town for suspension of permit for
gun rights rally on Lexington Battle Green. Injunction
against Town denied. Motion to Dismiss pending.
All Actions Settled or Disposed of During FY
2013
Raymond, et al., v Lexington Planning Board, et al.,
Land Court No. 292408. Appeal of decision of the Plan-
ning Board concerning property on Rangeway Road.
Summary Judgment denied both parties in September,
2009. Settlement reached and complaint dismissed in
April, 2013.
Kasparian v Department of Environmental Protec-
tion (DEP) and Lexington Conservation Commis-
sion, et al., Mid - dlesex Superior Court Civil Action No.
2010 - 01375. Appeal from the Lexington Conservation
Town Counsel continued from previous page
Commission's action with respect to wetlands affecting
development of condominium project. Lower court dis-
missed all parties on all counts. Final Appeals dismissed
in April, 2013.
George v Keljikian, et al., Middlesex Superior Court
Civil Action No. 2010 -4193. Complaint filed by Town
in October, 2010. Action by Town Zoning Adminis-
trator to enforce limitations under Zoning Bylaw on
property use in residentially zoned district. Settlement
Agreement reached. Agreement for Judgment entered
October, 2012.
Susnock v. Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals, et
al., Middlesex Superior Court Civil Action No. 2011 -
03815B. Appeal from grant of special permit. Com-
plaint voluntarily withdrawn in October, 2012.
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• Lerman v Lexington Planning Board, et al., Land Court
No. 2011 - 445339. Appeal from denial of subdivision
plan. Case dismissed by stipulation of the parties In Oc-
tober, 2012.
• Chen, Trustees, v Town of Lexington, Land Court 12-
MISC- 46157. Complaint filed against Town in March
2012 concerning disputed boundary at Town right -of-
way. Summary judgment against Town in March, 2013.
• Bloomfield, et al., v. Lexington Conservation Commis-
sion, Middlesex Superior Court Civil Action No. 2011-
02202. Challenge to dog leash regulation in Willard's
Woods. Court upheld regulations on summary judg-
ment and matter dismissed in June, 2013.
Town Committees
2020 Vision Committee
ROLE: To be stewards of the January 2001 Lexington 2020
Vision Status Report and monitor implementation. The
Committee seeks to keep goals current, identify community
priorities, engage larger constituencies having responsibil-
ity for action items, and develop measures for tracking and
reporting on progress.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen, in consultation with
the School Committee and the Planning Board, for 3 -year
terms: Chair Fernando Quezada, Chuck Benson, Marian
Cohen, Andrew Dixon, Peter Enrich, Bhumip Khasnabish,
Dan Krupka, Peter Lee, Jane Warren, and Alan Wrigley.
Liaisons George Burnell/Joe Pato (Selectmen), Margaret
Coppe (School Committee), and Greg Zurlo (Planning
Board). The Committee meets monthly and establishes
subcommittees and task forces as needed.
HIGHLIGHTS:
As part of the process to revalidate vision and goals, dis-
tributed a town -wide survey and received approximately
1,200 responses. Data analysis is underway. Compari-
son of today's vision and goals to those in 1713 when
Lexington achieved self - government as an independent
Town identifies issues that are both similar (quality edu-
Antony Sister City Association
ROLE: To promote, create and nurture relationships be-
tween the citizens of Lexington and Antony, France, as well
as supporting municipal best practice sharing and school
exchanges. Facilitate tourism, economic development and
cooperation.
APPOINTED: The Antony Sister City relationship is one of
the programs managed by the Tourism Committee that is
appointed by the Selectmen. The Working Group consists
of any citizen who wishes to become involved. Participants
regularly include the Lexington Minute Men, as well as
members of the Tourism Committee. This year some of the
active members of the group included: John Bartenstein,
Jan & Kerry Brandin, Barry Cunha, Bud & Shirley Frawley,
Tony & Kitty Galaitsis, George & Christina Gamota, San-
dy Gasbarro, Karen Girondel, Colin Godfrey, Fred John-
son, Jay Kaufman, John Kiernan, Brenda Nishimura, Ashley
McKenna, Dawn McKenna, John & Marilyn McWeeney,
Peter Meek, Bill & Maureen Poole, Jim Shaw, Laurie At-
water, Henry Stevenson, Cathy Sullivan, Elsa Sullivan and
Ruth Thomas.
cation and citizen participation in governance) and dif-
ferent (traffic, parking, economic development and the
environment).
• Subcommittee on Demographic Change is investigating
the barriers that may impede residents of Asian ances-
try from participating more actively on town boards and
committees and on PTAs and PTOs. Its report will be
submitted in December.
• Began planning a three -hour Mini Citizens Academy.
2020 Vision Committee: (L- R),Jane Warren, Bhumip Khasnahish, Joe Pato, Dan
Krupka,111an Wrigley, Peter Enrich, Ilndrew Dixon, Marian Cohen, Melissa, Jones,
Management Fellow, Peter Lee, and Fernando Quezada.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Bonjour —Quelle Annee! What a Year! Lexington's sis-
ter city status with Antony, France dates back over 30
years and now has blossomed to include scores of resi-
dents who are part of growing friendships between our
two communities.
A highlight of the year was the Memorial Day week-
end visit of Mayor Jean -Yves Senant and his wife Claire,
along with a delegation of 12 officials and residents of
Antony who joined in the final festivities of the Town's
300th anniversary and attended the ground- breaking of
Antony Park. The busy weekend included a welcoming
friendship dinner at the home of Trisha & Mike Ken -
nealy, a tour of Boston and the Marathon bombing site,
desserts hosted by Christina & George Gamota, an all-
American picnic in the Park, attendance at the Lexing-
ton Symphony and Final 300th concerts, and a farewell
luncheon at the new Vinebrook Tavern. The Mayor
presented the Town with a medallion for inclusion in
the time capsule and gave a touching speech about the
friendship between the two towns. The visit ended with
a renewed invitation for Lexingtonians to visit Antony.
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• Citizens of Lexington have raised funds to build Antony
Park in honor of our relationship and to reciprocate for
Antony's Place de Lexington through direct donations,
purchasing of trees, events, the Trustees of Public Trust
and the Fund for Lexington. At the ground- breaking
ceremony, attended by our friends from Antony, We
were honored by the kind remarks of the French Consul
of Boston Fabien Fieschi.
Other activities included an evening of desserts and car-
oling at the home of Christina & George Gamota, our
annual "A French A Faire" was held in February at the
Depot, Friendship Dinners - Diner Amicaux, in Lex-
ington homes to help raise funds for Antony Park, "La
Musique en Fete," and Discovery Day.
To learn about our activities: email: lasca@tourlexing-
ton.us or http: / /www.lexingtonma.gov /committees/
tourism.cfm
Appropriation Committee
ROLE: To advise the Town and Town Meeting on all fiscal
matters. It is charged with the duty of making recommen-
dations on the prudent management of the Town's financial
affairs. In conjunction with the Board of Selectmen, School
Committee, Capital Expenditures Committee, Communi-
ty Preservation Committee, and the municipal and school
staff, the Appropriation Committee evaluates and supports
the Town's current and long -range financial planning pro-
cesses. Its efforts include assessing the Town's current fi-
nancial condition and projecting free cash, expenses and
revenues up to five years in the future. These projections
inform Town Meeting Members about the Towns needs
and expectations, while helping the Town maintain a bal-
ance among operating expenses, capital projects and afford-
able tax rates.
APPOINTED by the Moderator for overlapping 3 -year
terms: Chair Glenn Parker, Vice - Chair /Secretary John
Bartenstein, Robert Cohen, Mollie Garberg, Alan Levine,
Susan McLeish, Eric Michelson, Richard Neumeier, Jonina
Schonfeld and Rob Addelson, Assistant Town Manager for
Finance /Town Comptroller, ex- officio member.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Joe Pato resigned from the Committee in order to run
for a seat on the Board of Selectmen and was replaced
by Susan McLeish, who has served on the Committee
previously.
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A delegation from our Sister City ofAntony, France led by Mayor Senant, including
officials and citizens, visit Lexington to honor our 300th.
The Committee published Reports to the November,
2012 Special Town Meeting, the March, 2013 Annual
Town Meeting, and the June, 2013 Special Town Meet-
ing.
During the course of the year, the Committee partici-
pated in budget collaboration meetings with the Town
Manager and other boards and committees to under-
stand the projected revenues and expenses of the Town,
and to evaluate the proposed budget developed by the
Town Manager.
Members of the Committee acted as liaisons to vari-
ous town boards, committees and commissions. Liaisons
to the Community Preservation Committee, the Cary
Memorial Building Committee, the Ad Hoc Townwide
Master Facilities Planning Committee and the Com-
munity Center Advisory Committee have been part of
significant capital planning work in the Town.
The Town's financial condition and outlook are gener-
ally positive, with modest but consistent revenue growth.
Outside of the basic 21 /a% growth in the levy limit, the
principal driver of Town revenue growth is still "new
growth" from commercial and residential development.
State aid, in the form of Chapter 70 (education), and
Chapter 90 (roads) has been either flat or fallen slightly.
Community Preservation Act matching funds from the
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State have been steady and reliable, allowing the Town
to pursue several large capital projects.
Lexington has maintained its AAA bond rating, result-
ing in favorable interest rates for bonds issued by the
Town. The Town did not appropriate any new money
into its Stabilization Fund (the Town's "rainy day" ac-
count), nor did it withdraw any money from that fund.
The Committee's reports and minutes from Committee
meetings are archived by the Town Clerk's Office. These
documents can be found online via the Town website at
www.lexingtonma.gov /committees /appropriation.cfm.
The Lexington TMMA website also publishes many of
these documents at www.lexingtontmma.org / (under
Documents & Reports).
Bicycle Advisory Committee
APPOINTED by the Selectmen: Chair Peggy Enders, Lau-
rel Carpenter, Bob Dangel, John Frey, Patria Lanfranchi,
George Gagliardi, Marita Hartshorn, Bob Hausslein, Stew
Kennedy, Mike Tabaczynski, and Jerry Van Hook. Liaisons:
Peter Kelley, Selectman; Sandra Shaw, Recreation; Richard
Canale, Planning.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• The Committee provided advice to the Selectmen dur-
ing their annual goal setting, including urging the Se-
lectmen to take a leadership role in making Lexington
a safer place for all modes of travel and in encouraging
increased use of bicycling, walking and public transit by
supporting the statewide goal of tripling the share of
travel in Massachusetts by bicycling, transit and walking.
• Actively seeking to make Lexington roadways Complete
Streets - streets that work well for all modes of travel.
• Supporting a comprehensive bicycle safety program.
• Authorizing a staff person to serve as Lexington's bicycle
coordinator.
• Underwriting the next phase of the Bikeway User En-
hancement Project. "The Town can and should take much
better care and advantage of the Bikeway as a resource..."
• With the DPW and bike committees in Arlington and
Bedford, worked with Toole Design Group to invento-
ry conditions on the Minuteman Bikeway and to survey
users to develop a preliminary Bikeway wayfinding and
safety improvement plan; a public open house was held in
May at the Lexington Depot. After over a year in devel-
opment, the new Minuteman Bikeway map was published
in May. Both projects were funded under a DCR grant.
• Working with DPW, produced a detailed accounting of
streets that comprise the major routes used by cyclists,
The Committee is especially appreciative of the dedi-
cated efforts of the Town's municipal and school staffs,
whose support is vital to this Committee's work. They
fulfill their assigned duties, interact with and respond to
Town citizens, and frequently devote far more than "reg-
ular working hours" to assist the Town's elected and ap-
pointed bodies. The Appropriation Committee is grate-
ful to these employees for their invaluable expertise and
counsel.
the condition and safety of these routes, and recommen-
dations for improvements.
• Collaborated with Town staff and members of the Side-
walk and Greenways Corridor Committees to launch
Lexington's first Bike Walk `n Bus Week in May, 2013.
• Working with the Friends of Lexington Bikeways, the
committee.
• Hired a contractor paid through donations to plow the
Minuteman Bikeway.
• Marched in the 300th anniversary Patriots' Day parade.
• Staffed bike corrals at "bike to market days" at the Farm-
ers' Market.
• Organized bike rides as part of Bike Walk `n Bus Week.
• Conducted spring cleanups and periodic brush clearing
along the Bikeway.
BhycleAdvisory Committee: Front (L -R) Mike Tabaczynski, Sandra Shaw, Laurel
Carpenter, Bob Dangel,, john Frey, Sgt Paul Callahan; Rear (L -R) Richard Canale,
Bob Hausslein, George Gagliardi and Peggy Enders.
Biosafety Committee
ROLE: The Lexington Biosafety Committee (LBSC)
was established to oversee all uses of recombinant DNA
(rDNA) within the Town of Lexington and to advise the
Board of Health of all activities associated with construct-
ing and/or propagating rDNA molecules and organisms.
Use of rDNA in Lexington shall be performed in accor-
dance with the National Institute of Health (NIH) Guide-
lines as defined in Article V § 155 -34.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: Chair, Janice Pero,
PhD; Wendy Heiger - Bernays, PhD; Fire Chief, John Wil-
son; Staff: Health Director, Gerard F. Cody, REHS /RS.
Board of Appeals
ROLE: To grant variances from the Zoning Bylaw ( "ZBL'),
issue special permits for uses or construction as authorized
by the Zoning Bylaw, and hear appeals of decisions by the
Building Commissioner and Zoning Administrator.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen, a quasi - judicial board con-
sisting of five members with six associate members: Chair
Carolyn Wilson, Vice -Chair Martha Wood, Clerk Leo
McSweeney, David Williams and Jeanne Krieger. Associ-
ate Members appointed for one -year terms: Nancy Adler,
Ralph Clifford, Frederic Johnson, William Kennedy, Ed-
ward McCarthy and Richard Michelson.
IN October 2012, John J. McWeeney ended his 10 -year
term as a member of the Board and Richard Michelson was
appointed as an Associate Member. Dianne L. Cornaro was
appointed Administrative Clerk by the Board.
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HIGHLIGHTS:
• 18 permits were issued in 2013.
• Biosafety consultant inspected all 18 permitted facilities
and presented the results and written inspection reports
to the Office of Community Development, Health Di-
vision and Board of Health.
• Biosafety consultant conducted a review of the past five
years of the program and noted compliance trends for all
permitted facilities.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• There were 88 applications heard between July 1, 2012
and June 30, 2013.
• There were 66 requests for variances; three variances
were denied and six were withdrawn without prejudice.
• 51 special permit requests were received; two were denied
and four requests were withdrawn without prejudice.
• One special permit renewal was approved, eight modifi-
cations of special permits were received, two were denied
and one modification of a special permit was approved.
• There was one Appeal of a Zoning Administrator's deci-
sion; which was upheld.
• There were two Special Permits with Site Plan Reviews
requested.
• There were no Comprehensive Permit (M.G.L. Ch.
40B) applications.
Board of<Ippeals: Front (L -R) Leo McSweeney, Jeanne Krieger, Carolyn Wilson, David George, Zoning<Idministrator, David Williams and Martha Wood;
Rear (L -R) Richard Michelson, Ralph Clifford and William Kennedy.
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Capital Expenditures Committee
ROLE: To receive from Town boards and departments a list
of all capital expenditures that may be required within the
ensuing 5 -year period and to prompt them to undertake
appropriate planning for required future capital expendi-
tures; to consider the relative need, timing, and cost of these
projects, the adequacy thereof, and the effect these expendi-
tures might have on the financial position of the Town; and
to make recommendations thereon to Town Meeting. Also,
to receive from the Town's Community Preservation Com-
mittee information on all projects it intends to recommend
to Town Meeting and to make independent recommenda-
tions thereon.
APPOINTED by the Moderator to overlapping 3 -year terms:
Charles Lamb, Chair (term expires 2015), Jill Hai (term
expires 2013), Bill Hurley (term expires 2014), David Kanter
(term expires 2014), and Beth Masterman (term expires 2013).
HIGHLIGHTS: (in each case but one, consistent with the
Committee's recommendations):
• Community Preservation Act (CPA): Appropriations
were made for 16 of 17 recommended purposes. The
largest was the purchase off Marrett Road of approxi-
mately ten acres, and the facilities on them, as the site
for a future Community Center —which also involved
substantial general Town funding.
• Schools: Construction funding was appropriated to sup-
plement the new Estabrook Elementary School project
and for the full estimated amount for the companion ac-
cess improvements. An appropriation, mostly for plan-
ning, was made to continue addressing the overcrowding
at the High School.
• Town -wide: Appropriations were made for a wide range
of capital projects involving public works, public facili-
ties, recreation, and non - facility school requirements.
• A new stabilization fund for Capital Projects, Debt -
Service Reserve, and Building Renewal was established,
funded, and a portion was used to mitigate taxpayer bur-
den from the exempt -debt expenses for the Estabrook,
Bridge, &Bowman Schools projects.
• Capital Stewardship and Planning for the Future: The
Towns extensive infrastructure requires constant up-
keep. Failure to attend to these assets results in unsafe
conditions, excessive repair costs, reduced productiv-
ity by employees, impaired quality of service, and other
adverse consequences. Concerns include the municipal
buildings that warrant major updates (e.g., the Fire and
Police Stations, the Cary Memorial Building, and the
elementary and high schools), roadways and sidewalks,
the water - and - wastewater underground infrastructure,
the new Community Center, the Visitors Center, recre-
ational spaces, and replacement of vehicles (other than
cars) and other heavy equipment. This Committee also
considers the future use and condition of assets such
as the Stone Building, the Hosmer House (previously
called the "White House "), the old Munroe School, and
the School Central Administration building; the need
for traffic- mitigation measures, community (affordable)
housing, conservation /open -space land, connectivity
projects (e.g., Greenways Corridor); and the renovation
of the Minuteman Career &Technical High School.
Capital Expenditures Committee: Front (L -R) Charles Lamb and Jill Hai; Rear
(L -R) David Kanter, Beth Masterman and William Hurley.
Cary Lecture Series Committee
ROLE: To provide a variety of free, educational, and enter-
taining events open to all citizens of Lexington in accor-
dance with the will of the Cary sisters.
APPOINTED by the Moderator: Susan Emanuel, Rita Gold-
berg, Bob Russman - Halperin, Van Seasholes.
HIGHLIGHTS:
As part of our 2012 -2013 season, our first program was
held in September at Cary Hall. The program was "Con-
fessions of a History Filmmaker" with Lexington resi-
dent Rick Beyer.
The second program featured David Bellos speaking on
"Translation and the Meaning of Everything."
In November, former Lexington resident Robert Put-
nam spoke about "Unfair: The Growth of Social In-
equality in America."
Cary Memorial Building Program Com
ROLE: To critically review the comprehensive study of Cary
Hall completed during the prior year, and make recommen-
dations to the Board of Selectmen and Town Meeting as to
the scope of renovation and restoration.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen in late May, this
committee met eight times from July 2012 through Janu-
ary 2013 when it presented its final report to the Board:
Fred Johnson, Chair, (Center Committee Member), Nancy
Shepard, Vice -Chair (Cary Lecture Series Member), Wen-
dell C. Kaslow (Historical Commission Member), Bonnie
E. Brodner (School Committee Member), and Hank Manz
(Selectman Member). Liaisons participating were William
Hurley (Capital Expenditures Committee), Gary Lerner
(Permanent Building Committee), Richard L. Neumeier
(Appropriations Committee), Linda Roemer (Communi-
cations Advisory Committee), and Michelle Stevens (Town
Manager). Pat Goddard (Town Facilities Director) provid-
ed administrative leadership.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Assembled a team of experts (architectural, structural,
HVAC, energy, plumbing and electrical, acoustic, theat-
rical lighting, AV technology and cost estimating). Ana-
lyzed the 300 -page Cary Memorial Building evaluation
prepared during FY 2011 by Mills Whitaker Architects.
Secured both expert and public input and refined the
plans. Developed a protocol to rank the over 100 items
recommended in the 2011 report, and prioritized the
items, adding some and deleting others.
Organized the improvement recommendations in
three categories: life safety and accessibility (bringing
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Finally, in March, Jill Lepore presented a program on
"The Life and Letters of Benjamin Franklin's Sister."
This lecture was presented in honor of Lexington's 300th
anniversary, and was organized in cooperation with Cary
Library.
For the 2013 -14 we are launching a new website www.
carylectureseries.org to provide a central source of infor-
mation about the lectures.
The aim of our committee continues to be to bring to
Lexington a range of cultural experiences, which might
not otherwise be available. The Committee welcomes
suggestions for future programming.
mittee
the building as much as possible up to current codes),
building systems (for example, improving the HVAC
systems - which also serve the Town Office Building —
with more energy - efficient equipment, and replacing the
public restrooms), and facility usability (examples: im-
proving the acoustics in Battin and Estabrook Halls so
that participants in meetings can hear and understand
speakers, bringing all meeting rooms in the building up
to contemporary AV technology standards for presen-
tation and telecast, improving the functionality of the
Battin Hall stage area by providing sufficient lighting of
it, restoring the below stage "Green Room" area, making
the thrust stage permanent).
Cary Memorial Building Program Committee: Front (L -R) William Hurley,
Linda Roemer, Nancy Shepard, Richard Neumeier Rear (L -R) Wendall Kalsow
and Fred, johnson.
Center Committee
ROLE: To advise the Selectmen and business community
on managing change in the Center in order to ensure its
long -term viability, while preserving its historical signifi-
cance and the integrity of adjacent neighborhoods.
APPOINTED by Board of Selectmen: Chair Jerold Michel-
son, Vice - Chairs Frederic Johnson and Howard Levin,
Michael Boudett, Richard Brown, Maria Kieslich, Jeffrey
Lyon, Pamela Lyons, Pamela Shadley, Peter Siy, Planning
Board liaison Wendy Manz /Greg Zurlo, and Selectman
liaison George Burnell/Joe Pato. Staff. Melisa Tintocalis,
Economic Development Director.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Supported the installation of the 300th Anniversary
Clock at Emery Park and celebratory banners posted in
Lexington Center for the duration of the 300th events.
Collaborated with the Tourism Committee to improve
the way- finding signs for public parking in the Center.
Gained HDC approval, realized the installation of new
more visible signage in August, 2013.
Engage Bentley University in a case study of Lexing-
ton Center, "How Today's Suburban Main Street Can
Remain Relevant ". Their students in GB320 researched
competitive towns, ran a focus group, compiled an on-
line survey, and presented their projects of suggested en-
hancements.
Worked with Economic Development Director (EDD)
to host the Retailers Best Practice seminar in September
attended by nearly 40 small businesses.
Supported the implementation of the state's first
"parklet " —a public space that converted two vehicle
parking spaces into attractive parking for 20 bicycles
and outdoor seating for approximately 15 people - lo-
cated on the south side of Massachusetts Ave from May
through November.
Commission on Disability
• Continued to encourage citizens to support Lexington's
businesses in order to maintain a vital town center.
ROLE: To ensure that people with disabilities are fully in-
tegrated into all aspects of the Town and can participate
seamlessly and without barriers. The Commission makes
recommendations concerning the implementation of the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) within the Town.
Members review and recommend policies as they affect
those with disabilities, and provide information, guidance,
and technical assistance.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: Victoria Buckley,
Chairperson, Susan Cusack, Janice Cyr, Julie Miller, Mi-
• Created a subcommittee to move forward the recom-
mendations of the Lexington Parking Technical Servic-
es final report. Created a white paper on Parking in Lex-
ington Center. Worked with the EDD to develop a new
parking web page that provides information on parking
locations, regulations, and paying parking tickets. Con-
tinued to work with the EDD on staging implementa-
tion of these recommendations.
Worked with DPW on multiple enhancements to Lex-
ington Center including the removal of the hedges on
Edison Way to gain better exposure of the NSTAR
parking lot. Continued to communicate with DPW re-
garding needs of Center for upkeep and cleanliness, en-
suring effective use of resources.
• Worked with David Williams to plant and maintain the
flower barrels in the Center.
Center Committee: (L -R) Melisa Tintocalis, Jeffrey Lyon, Michael Boudett, Fred
Johnson, Richard Brown, Jerold Michelson, Wendy Manz, Joe Pato, Pamela Shadley
and Howard Levin.
chael Martgnetti, Leonard Morse - Fortier, Janet Perry, and
Francine Stieglitz.
SELECTMAN Liaison: Hank Manz. Staff Support: Garry
Rhodes, Building Commissioner; Linda Crew Vine, Dep-
uty Town Manager.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Program Development
• Prioritized future projects identified in consultant's re-
port on Title II Transition Plan for accessibility stan-
dards to apply to all Town public buildings in collabora-
tion with Patrick Goddard, Director of Public facilities.
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• Participated in working sub - committee on a grant spon- • Supported architectural study proposed to look at the
sored by the Shriver Center and the Town to assess gaps elevator issues at Clarke Middle School.
in Lexington's Emergency Plan and to promote pre-
paredness in support of individuals with disabilities.
• Attended meetings about the Center Streetscapes Proj-
ect, advising the project staff on surface treatment ap-
propriate for persons with disabilities.
• Participated in Disability Law Center Conference with
state -wide disability commissions.
• Welcomed special liaison to Commission from the Senior
Center.
• Defined the Commission's challenges for the future: 1)
Continued disability advocacy to raise consciousness
about the rights of citizens with disabilities in order to
ensure full and seamless inclusion for all in Town events,
programs, and projects and 2) Promotion of universal
design principles for all construction projects to help be
more welcoming to all.
Technical Support
Reviewed proposed plans for Hastings Park Inn includ-
ing handicapped parking.
Reviewed Estabrook School sidewalk grading issues;
Greeley Village plans, and new RIDE fare structure.
Communications Advisory Committee
ROLE: To advise the Board of Selectmen on all aspects of
wired and wireless communication and data services to and
within the Town; to serve as ombudsman for town users
of such services; to represent the Town in negotiations and
relationships with providers of those services; to monitor
and evaluate compliance of the Lexington Public, Educa-
tion, and Government Access Corporation; to oversee any
network which includes municipal and/or school buildings;
to help set town regulations and review applications to the
Town for wired and wireless communications and data ser-
vices; and to advise the Selectmen and other town officials
on managing the Towns growing information handling
needs and supporting networks.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen for 3 year terms: Chair Ken-
neth Pogran (administrative operations; WiFi), David
Becker (contract negotiations, PEG access), David Bucz-
kowski (legal and regulations, contract negotiations), Frank
Cai (wireless applications), Smita Desai (access corporation
evaluation), Dorinda Goodman (Director, Town MISAT),
Maria Kieslich (financial review, access corporation evalua-
tion), Nick Lauriat (contract negotiations), Linda Roemer
(access corporation evaluation), and Geoffrey Xiao. Select-
• Joined Conservation Commission as co- applicant on
plans to make the Parker Meadow Conservation Area
fully accessible.
• Met with Massachusetts Office on Disability about
handicapped parking fines.
• Participated in interviews for new Building Inspector
after saying farewell to Garry Rhodes, a true and knowl-
edgeable advocate for accessibility.
Compliance / Oversight
• Provided input to the Lexington 300 Committee to
ensure inclusion for all in celebrations by providing a
Commission liaison member to the Committee.
• Drafted 5 -year capital plan based on prioritization of
deficiencies listed on the Title II Transition Plan for all
Town public buildings and services to be accessible.
• Supported renovation plans proposed for Hancock
United Church of Christ in Lexington to increase ac-
cessibility.
• Filed concerns with the AAB about Panera Bread's pa-
do access —issue resolved.
• Reviewed new plans for public and private entities in
order to be proactive in the design phases of projects.
men liaison: Joe Pato. Serving on the Committee part -year:
James Goell, John Rudy.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Public, Educational and Governmental
(PEG) Access Provider Oversight
• Reviewed LexMedia performance with respect to con-
tract; reviewed and approved quarterly and annual re-
ports and provided feedback.
• Facilitated discussion with School and Town depart-
ments regarding coverage of the "Lexington 300th" cel-
ebration.
• Solicited cable company interest in providing a high -
definition (HD) channel and obtained a positive re-
sponse from RCN.
• Facilitated discussions regarding siting of a LexMedia
backup server.
Wireless Subcommittee
• No wireless facility applications were submitted for re-
view.
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Communications Advisory Committee continued from previous page
• Provided the Board of Appeals with CAC documents Other Activities
regarding a wireless carrier appeal.
Cable Company Interactions
Identified Town and School needs that might be ad-
dressed in Comcast license renewal discussions. Met
with operator representative to ensure Comcast under-
stands such needs, in anticipation of having a draft li-
cense agreement ready for Board of Selectmen review by
early Spring, 2014.
Worked with RCN regarding an HD channel for Lex-
Media.
Wil=i
• Prepared a memo recommending that Cary Hall reno-
vation plans include provision for WiFi Internet access.
Complaints
• Addressed four service complaints from town residents
• Contacted the state Department of Telecommunica-
tions and Cable regarding ways to speed up identifica-
tion of owners of downed cables to facilitate removal of
safety hazards from Town streets.
Community Center Advisory Committee
ROLE: The purpose of the Ad -hoc Community Center Ad-
visory Committee (AhCCAC) is to provide recommenda-
tions to the Board of Selectmen of how to best serve the
intellectual, physical, cultural and social needs of our di-
verse community by identifying services to be delivered in
the Community Center, to be located at 39 Marrett Road.
Consideration must be given to the timing and sequencing
of providing these services, along with the implications for
staffing. Proposals to upgrade the facility should be made in
a manner which is sensitive to the historic nature of the site
and to maintain the Towns relationship with the immedi-
ate abutter(s).
SUGGESTED organization of tasks: Programmatic compo-
nents; Organizational and staffing needs; Impact on other
municipal departments; and Facility and space needs driven
by the programs.
To provide interim recommendations to the Board of Se-
lectmen that will allow the initial operation of the Com-
munity Center and relocation of appropriate town depart-
ments. The Committee will have completed its charge when
the Community Center is fully operational as defined by
the Board of Selectmen.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen on April 22,2013:
Voting Members: Michelle Ciccolo, Chair, Mary Ellen
Alessandro, Elizabeth Borghesani, Harry Forsdick, Laura
Hussong, Florence Koplow, and Leslie Zales.
Communications Advisory Committee: (L- R) Linda Roemer, Smita Desai, Frank
Cai, Ken Pogran, Maria Kieshch and Dorinda Goodman.
LIAISONS (representing): Linda Vine, Vice -Chair (Town
Manager's Office), Alessandro Alessandrini (School Com-
mittee), Chris Filadoro (Public Works), Dorinda Goodman
(MIS), Jonathan Himmel (Permanent Building Commit-
tee), Beth Masterman (Capital Expenditures Committee),
Deb Mauger (Selectmen), John Mazerall (Police), Shawn
Newell (Public Facilities), Glen Parker (Appropriations
Committee), Charlotte Rodgers (Human Services), Karen
Simmons (Recreation), Koren Stembridge (Library), and
John Wilson (Fire).
STAFF: Sara Arnold (Recording Secretary), Mark Barrett
(Facilities), and Patrick Goddard (Facilities).
Community Center Advisory Committee: Front (L -R) Laura Hussong, Florence
Koplow, Betty Borghesani, Leslie Zaler Rear (L -R) Harry Forsdick, Michelle Cic-
colo and Mary Ellen Alessandro. (Courtesy photo
Community Center Advisory Committee continued from previous page
HIGHLIGHTS:
The Board of Selectmen revised the committee charge at
its meeting of June 1, 2013 to add an additional liaison
and appoint a staff as Vice - Chair. The AhCCAC held
its first meeting on June 25, 2013 to organize, introduce
members, receive materials, and discuss the committee's
initial approach.
Community Center Task Force
ROLE: To develop a report about the concept of a commu-
nity center, including recommendations, to serve the intel-
lectual, physical, and social needs of seniors, other adults,
teens and youth in the community.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen: Chair Laura Hus-
song, Vice -Chair Jim Goell, Mary Ellen Alessandro, Betty
Borghesani, Elizabeth Barnett, Tim Dugan, Sophia Ho,
Florence Koplow, Lisah Rhodes, John Ruffing; Liaisons:
Nancy Adler, Council on Aging /League of Women Vot-
ers; Alessandro Alessandrini, School Committee; Chris-
tine Ammer, Friends of Cary Library; Michelle Ciccolo,
Planning Board; Gail Fields, Human Services Committee;
Stephanie Lawrence, Human Services Committee; Hank
Manz, Selectmen; Jane Trudeau, Friends of Council on Ag-
ing; and Jennifer Velis, LexFUN.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Worked with Ad hoc Townwide Facilities Master Plan-
ning Committee beginning July 2012.
• Completed studies and town -wide survey, and prepared
final report.
• Presented final report to Board of Selectmen on No-
vember 26, 2012.
Community Preservation Committee
ROLE: To review Community Preservation Act (CPA)
project applications for open space, affordable housing, his-
toric re- sources and recreation funding, and recommend
eligible and worthy projects to Town Meeting.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen, in accordance
with the CPA statute, for terms expiring on June 30, 2013:
Chair Wendy Manz (Planning Board), Vice -Chair Marilyn
Fenollosa (Historical Commission), Joel Adler (at- large,
appointed by the Board of Selectmen), Norman Cohen (at-
large, appointed by the Board of Selectmen), Jeanne Krieger
(at- large, appointed by the Board of Selectmen), Leo Mc-
Sweeney (Housing Authority), Sandra Shaw (Recreation
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FURTHER Information:
The AhCCAC has a committee page on the Town's web
site:
http://www.lexingtonma.gov/committees/commcenterad-
visory.cfm
• Participated in League of Women Voters First Friday on
December 7, 2012.
• Defined the requirements for the Community Center
that will be housed at 33 Marrett Road.
• Committee dissolved on April 1, 2013.
Community Center Task Force: Front (L -R) Sophia Ho, Laura Hussong, Jim Goell
and Chris Ammer; Rear (L -R) Elizabeth Borghesani, Stephanie Lawrence, Sandy
Schwartz, Liaison - LexFUN, Jane Trudeau and Nancy Adler.
Committee), Betsey Weiss (Housing Partnership) and
Richard Wolk (Conservation Commission). Ms. Weiss re-
signed her position on November 8, 2012 and was replaced
by Robert Pressman as the Housing Partnership represen-
tative. Ms. Manz resigned as a member of the CPC upon
the expiration of her term on the Planning Board in mid -
March, upon the start of Annual Town Meeting. The CPC
welcomed Mr. Richard Canale as the Planning Board's new
representative. Joel Adler's term expired on June 30th as one
of three Selectmen appointees to the CPC; David Horton
was subsequently appointed by the Selectmen to a 2 -year
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Community Preservation Committee continued from previous page
term. The Committee thanks Joel, Wendy and Betsey for ments (8147,500), and Park Improvements — Athletic
their valuable service to the CPC and the Town. Fields (865.000). Proiects postponed were: Muzzev Se-
OVERVIEW: The CPC met regularly from October, 2012
through May, 2013 to review FY14 projects for presenta-
tion to the 2013 Annual Town Meeting and Special Town
Meeting. The Committee evaluated project applications
submitted by Town Departments, non -profit organizations
and others and submitted its funding recommendations to
Town Meeting, which has the final vote on appropriating
funds for each project.
CPA funding comes from an annual property tax surcharge
of 3 %, adopted by Lexington voters in 2006 and reaffirmed
by Town Meeting in 2011. This local surcharge is matched
by State funds collected as part of the deeds excise tax and
from State budget surplus funds. Lexington's State match
percentage has ranged from 100% in 2007 (82,556,362) to
27% in 2012 (8929,507). As of October 2012, the Town had
received over 88 million in State matching funds, represent-
ing a significant portion of the $31 million in CPA projects
approved by Town Meeting voters through FY 2013. (FY
2013 reimbursement figures have yet to be received.)
In reviewing projects for FY14, the CPC was able to con-
sider a broader range of recreational project applications due
to the passage of an amendment to the CPA statute in July
of 2012. The amendment enabled the funding of rehabilita-
tion projects for recreational resources and clarified many
definitions in the Act. It also enabled the distribution of $25
million to CPA communities should there be surplus funds
in the State's FY13 budget.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Met regularly to review and consider applications for
FY14 funding and held one public hearing on December
19, 2012 for the purpose of receiving input on the Needs
Assessment Report.
Reviewed 22 applications for CPA funding and recom-
mended 16 projects for consideration at the 2013 An-
nual Town Meeting. Of these 16, 13 were approved by
Town Meeting, two were postponed, and one did not re-
ceive Town Meeting approval. The 13 projects that were
approved were: Archives and Records Management/Con-
servation (820,000), Buckman Tavern Restoration and
Renovation (8650,000), Cary Memorial Building Up-
grades (8550,000), Meriam Hill Preservation (83,000),
Moon Hill National Register Nomination (86,000), Re-
placement of the Greeley Village Front Doors (8172,734),
Conservation Restriction Enforcement Funds (825,000),
Lexington Center Pocket Park Design and Ancillary
Costs (821,500), ACROSS Lexington Pedestrian/Bi-
cycle Route System (85,000), Lincoln Park Field Im-
provements (8150,000), Park and Playground Improve-
nior (_;enter Upgrades ($526,818) and Visitor Cen-
ter Upgrades ($68,950). The LexHAB request for Set -
Aside Funds for Affordable Housing ($450,000) was
not passed by Town Meeting. A debt service payment
of $36,875 was approved for the Wright Farm, and the
customary request for $150,000 in Administrative funds
was also approved. The Administrative request included
$50,000 for Open Space planning and $30,000 for the
cost of an Open Space and Recreation Plan update. Four
project applications failed to receive a majority vote of
approval by the CPC during its review process prior to
Town Meeting; two applications were withdrawn prior
to CPC voting.
• In the Special Town Meeting held on March 18th prior
to the Annual Town Meeting, the CPC also approved
$7,652,500 (which included ancillary costs) for the pur-
chase of the Scottish Rite property on Marrett Road.
• Maintained the CPC website.
• Updated the CPA Needs Assessment (the guiding docu-
ment for CPC review of proposals) for presentation at a
public hearing in December of 2012.
• Monitored nearly 30 ongoing CPC projects.
Community Preservation Committee: Front (L -R) Nathalie Rice, Jeanne Krieger
and Marilyn Fenollosa; Rear (L -R) Sandra Shaw, Richard Wolk, Joel<Idler,
Wendy Manz, Norman Cohen and Betsey Weiss.
Condominium Conversion Board
ROLE: To hold public hearings and make recommendations
regarding conversions of existing apartment complexes to
condominiums upon filings and notice by apartment own-
ers of intention to convert.
APPOINTED By the Board of Selectmen: Jackie Hawkinson,
Chair, John McWeeney and Albert Zabin.
Council for the Arts
ROLE: The Mission of the local arts council is to promote
and fund community cultural activities enhancing the qual-
ity of life for Lexington citizens. The Lexington Council
for the Arts (LCA) grants awards supporting local arts, hu-
manities, and interpretative projects. Lexington is one of the
Commonwealth's 329 Local Cultural Councils partnered
with the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC), a state
agency with annual appropriations from the legislature.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen: Zoe Perry -Wood,
Chair; Victoria Campos, Recording Secretary; Regie Gib-
son, Jan Goplerud, Cristina Burwell, Jean Hart, Lynn Kl-
emmer, Emily Passman.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• The MCC allocated $3,870 to the LCA for the fiscal
year 2013 grants. The Lexington Council added $200 of
funds raised to the grant pool. Twenty -two applications
were submitted by the October 15, 2012 deadline. The
applications represented a broad field and included five
individuals and 15 organizations. The majority of the
applications (eleven) were in the music discipline. The
applicants requested funding totaling $18,900, but with
only $4,070 to disperse, no program was fully funded.
• Approved and partially funded 14 applications. Exam-
ples of funded events include many performances: Es-
sence of India, Folk Dancing in Depot Square, Staged
readings of New Plays at Munroe Saturday Night, a
Stone Carving Sculpture Symposium, the BWF Family
Film Festival Full Moon Celebration, the 2013 Lexing-
ton Open Studios, and the World Premiere of Lexington
resident John Tarrh's "Freedom" Symphony performed
by the Lexington Symphony at the Town of Lexington's
300th Anniversary Closing Ceremony.
• Worked collaboratively with the artists and staff at the
Munroe Center for the Arts to transfer the management
of the Munroe Gallery to a committee of arts council
members, former members, and town artists.
• Collaborated with other arts organizations to present
educational events and to maintain a website that pro-
vides a Lexington Artists Directory. The Artists Direc-
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HIGHLIGHTS:
• No conversions were proposed in FY13. The Committee
had no meetings and no funds were expended.
tory is open to all Lexington Artists, and work will con-
tinue on the Directory in 2014.
• Administered the Ella Lou Dimmock Award for Vocal
Excellence to Luke Johnson, a junior and talented vocal-
ist at Lexington High School.
• Collaborated with The Munroe Center for the Arts
Board to bring a new design for the Munroe Center,
designed to create more visibility, before the Lexington
Historical Commission.
• Met with David Williams of the Trustees of the Public
Trust to discuss a proposed sculpture of historical gran-
ite pieces in Lincoln Park and to find a new home for
a beautiful sculpture by the late Richard E. Filipowski,
a former resident of Lexington and a talented sculptor.
Council for the<Irts: Front (L -R) Emily Passman, Zoe Perry -Wood and Cristina
Burwell; Rear (L -R) Leslie Masson, Diana South, Lynne Klemmer, Victoria Cam-
pos and Jean Hart.
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Council on Aging
ROLE: As an advisory committee, the role and function of
the Council on Aging (COA) is to assist and partner with
the Human Services /Senior Services Department staff in
developing and evaluating programs, services and activities
that support and nurture the interests and needs of Lexing-
ton's older adults. The COA communicates the views of the
community to the staff and Town Manager, assesses trends,
and advocates for unmet needs.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: Chair Nancy Adler,
Vice Chair Gerry Howell, Betty Borghesani, Carroll Ann
Bottino, Marilyn Campbell, Camille Goodwin, Sophia Ho,
Marion Kilson, Harry Mackay, Barbara Rediker, Julie Ann
Shapiro and Selectman Liaison Hank Manz.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Recognized outgoing chair Marilyn Campbell for her
able work as COA Board Chair for the past 2 years.
• Organized and presented "Opportunity Knocks" - a day
long workshop focused on the COA's vision of senior
services - including a new community /senior center,
outreach services, and multigenerational programming.
The event was attended by a group of stakeholders that
Included Town management, Selectmen, board and
committee chairpersons and members, Town staff and
key community collaborators.
Design Advisory Committee
ROLE: The purpose of the Design Advisory Committee
(DAC) is to assist the Town in providing professional de-
sign guidance on town - funded projects or town buildings
and facilities. The committee is also charged with making
recommendations to enhance the attractiveness of town
lands, parks, recreation areas, conservation areas, and oth-
er public areas. In addition, it may be asked to review and
comment on proposals by private sector firms and individu-
als where a town interest is involved. Its recommendations
are made to the Board of Selectmen.
Provided program and space information to the Com-
munity Center Task Force and Town Administration
and continued to advocate for adequate space as 39
Marrett Road property discussions were held.
Collaboration with Transportation Advisory Commit-
tee to promote enhanced transportation services for
Lexington seniors - including a successful pilot program
for residents age 60+ who now ride "free on Lexpress
during Off -Peak Hours ".
Collaborated with the Friends of the Council on Ag-
ing to ensure funding of key programming that include
LexConnect Taxi rides, reduced class and trip fees and
implementing the Older, Wiser, Lifelong Learning pro-
gram (O.W.L.L.) funded with a grant from the Dana
Home Foundation.
• Participated in a formal COA Board training with the
Executive Office on Elder Affairs and continued to host
quarterly COA "Meet and Greet" opportunities for
board members to communicate with senior center par-
ticipants and interested community members.
APPOINTED: by Selectmen for 1 -year terms: Chair Tim-
othy Lee, Bahig Kaldas, Alenka Slezak, Ginna Johnson,
Richard Friedson, Brigitte Steines, Steven Vincent; Associ-
ate Members: John Frey, Bruce Creager
PLANNING Board liaison: Nancy Corcoran- Ronchetti; Se-
lectmen liaison: Peter Kelley
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Economic Development Advisory Committee
ROLE: The purpose of the Economic Development Adviso-
BIO Conference, as those organizations tend to make
ry Committee (EDAC) is to promote balanced, long -term
the first contact with international businesses seeking to
economic development, which reflects and enhances the
establish a U.S. presence.
character of our community. Lexington's Economic Devel-
opment Advisory Committee will:
• Develop and recommend programs to the Board of Se-
r
lectmen pertaining to economic development; be a pro-
ponent for the current and prospective businesses in
Lexington; and educate Lexington taxpayers about eco-
nomic development issues.
r
• Be notified of significant economic development pro-
posals before the Town.
• Promote streamlining of the Town's regulatory processes
as they relate to commercial development.
UniQnres future research and lab site on Hartwell<Ivenue in Lexington.
• When requested by the Board of Selectmen, provide a
The EDAC has also encouraged the formation of the
committee perspective and/or recommendation on spe-
Hartwell Avenue Business Association —an informal
cific commercial development proposals.
group of property owners working to increase invest -
• When requested by the Board of Selectmen, review eco-
ment along Hartwell Avenue. This year, the EDAC, in
nomic development incentives for specific commercial de-
collaboration with the newly organized property owners
velopment proposals. Coordinate its work with other rel-
and the 128 Business Council, launched a brand new
evant boards and committees on economic development
commuter shuttle service connecting Hartwell-area em-
ployees to the Alewife Red Line Station. The shuttle is
issues to enhance effectiveness and avoid redundancy.
called "The REV." It provides a new transportation op-
• Perform other related projects as may be requested by
tion along Hartwell Avenue and increases the attractive-
ness for businesses to locate in the district by facilitating
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen: Chair John Mc-
the recruitment of young and talented employees living
Weeney, Vice -Chair Narain Bhatia, George Burnell, Fred-
in communities off the Red Line.
erick DeAngelis, Tom Dusel, Peter Kelley and Joe Pato
To support and enhance local small businesses, the
(Selectmen Liaisons), Kevin Maguire, David Pronchick,
EDAC and Economic Development Director worked
Lawrence Smith, Sigmar Tullman, Charles Hornig (Plan-
with the Lexington Chamber of Commerce to host a
ning Board Liaison), and Bruce Embry.
free workshop open to all Lexington -based businesses,
From farming to bio - pharma, Lexington's commercial pro-
entitled Retail Best Practices, where over 30 business -
file continues to evolve reflecting the shifts in modern econ-
es attended. The workshop helped business owners to
omy. The EDAC has been instrumental in recommending
take a fresh look at how to improve their marketing and
policies and programs designed to support a healthy bal-
storefront image.
ance of commercial development in the Town's two largest
business districts: Hayden Avenue and Hartwell Avenue.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• To promote the area's life sciences cluster and surge the
Hartwell Avenue Business District with nearly $20 mil-
lion of new investment, the EDAC recommended to the
Board of Selectmen that the Town approve a Tax Incre-
ment Financing Agreement with UniQure, a bio -phar-
ma company relocating from Europe. The new company
will renovate a site on Hartwell Avenue to create 55,000
square feet of office, manufacturing, and lab space. In ad-
dition, UniQure will generate 90 new jobs. The partner-
ship between the Town and UniQure was due, in part,
to the relationships the EDAC and Economic Develop-
ment Director have been cultivating with MassBIO and
the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center since the 2012
Economic DevelopmentAdvisory Committee: Clockwise fiom the left Rick De,4nge-
lis, Bruce Embry, Narain Bhatia, Melisa Tintocalis, Economic Development Direc-
tor, Melissa Jones, Management Fellow, Kevin Maguire, John McWeeney, Larry
Smith, Tom Dusel and Joe Pato.
Energy Conservation Committee
ROLE: Advise officials on ways to enhance energy conserva-
tion, including but not limited to all municipal and school
buildings, streetlights, vehicles, and equipment. Collaborate
with Department of Public Facilities (DPF), Department
of Public Works (DPW) and Permanent Building Com-
mittee (PBC) to manage energy use and costs.
APPOINTED: Joe Musacchia, Chair; Steve Kropper; Chris-
topher Haines; Paul Chernick; Tom Griffiths; Shawn
Newell; Roger Borghesani; Ravi Sakhuja. Liaisons: Pat
Goddard, DPF; William Hadley, DPW; Hank Manz,
Selectmen; Michelle Ciccolo, Planning Board; Associate
member Beth Zonis.
HIGHLIGHTS:
DPF administers the Lexington Energy Challenge
with leadership from Energy Conservation Commit-
tee (ECC) and support from Board of Selectmen (BOS)
and School Committee (SC). FY08 energy usage for all
25 municipal buildings is the baseline. Net target cumu-
lative reductions in BTUs: 5% in FY09 ( -2.5% actual),
9% in FY09 -10 ( -7.1% actual), 13% in FY10 -11 ( +.5%
Estabrook School Access Task Force
ROLE: Created in May of 2011, the purpose of the Esta-
brook School Access Task Force (ETF) was to advise the
School Committee and Board of Selectmen on providing:
• Safe access during construction of the new Estabrook
School by the vehicular traffic of parents, faculty and
construction vehicles, including pedestrians;
• Access for public safety (police and fire department)
purposes after the new school is constructed and in use;
• Access necessary for safe access by students who walk
to the school, school buses and parents /guardians drop-
ping off or picking up students.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen, membership included: Mi-
chelle Ciccolo, Chair, Christian Boutwell, Jim Brown, Judy
Crocker, Peter Johnson, Richard Larrabee, Ed Loturco,
Ben Moroze, Harold Payson, Tom Peterson.
actual), 17% in FY10 -12 ( -18.9% actual) and 20% in
FY10 -13.
• DPF continued a town -wide preventative maintenance
program to make systems more reliable and efficient, in-
cluding measures such as efficiency tune -ups and control
recalibration.
• DPW continued to improve streetlights and traffic lights.
• Reviewed proposal from Solar Initiative Committee and
voted to support Town Meeting proposal to establish
solar power generation on public facility sites.
• Provided further input into an RFP being developed by
DPW on the topic of establishing a biowaste reprocess-
ing center at Hartwell Avenue.
• At request of Selectmen hosted, reviewed and provided
comments on Municipal Aggregation proposal from
3rd party.
• Provided input to Selectmen's annual goals.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• The ETF did not meet as a committee during FY13.
The final meeting of the task force was March 29, 2012.
• Recommended road improvements to Grove Street and
Robinson Road, proceeded under the direction of Pub-
lic Works Department during the FY13 construction
season.
• The Board of Selectmen formally dissolved the Esta-
brook School Access Ad Hoc Task Force at its meeting
on August 27, 2012.
• Further information on ETF: http: / /lexingtonma.gov/
co mmitteee /estabrookaccess. cfm.
Fence Viewers
ROLE: To arbitrate fencing disputes, in accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 49, Sections 1 -21.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen: Chair David Buczkowski,
Secretary Robert Warshawer, and Douglas Meadows.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• The Fence Viewers weren't called upon to do much
heavy lifting this fiscal year. The Fence Viewers received
one new request for a review of an encroachment matter.
• In November an inquiry was received regarding two
large jungle gyms and driveway encroaching on the
complainant's property. A site visit was made along with
numerous telephone calls with the complainant, her at-
torney and the abutter's attorney. Also research was done
on the title to the respective properties. A request for
one or more of the Fence Viewers to act as arbitrators
was agreed to. Nothing further has been heard regarding
any arbitration.
Fund for Lexington
ROLE: Seventeen years ago, the Board of Selectmen estab-
lished the Fund for Lexington, in which all citizens were
invited to contribute for three purposes: to assist Lexington
residents in need, to support beautification projects, and to
seed innovative projects for community betterment.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen: Chair Norman Cohen,
George Burnell, Rev. Arnold Colletti, Alan Fields, Ed-
mund Grant and Alan Wrigley. In March 2013, Deborah
Mauger replaced George Burnell.
HIGHLIGHTS during FY2013:
• Received over $40,000 (donations from over 400 resi-
dents) in FY2013.
• Aided residents with utility and rent bills that exceeded
their resources, provided funds for child care and medi-
cal emergencies and replenished the Human Services
Fund to enable the Town's Human Services Department
to assist residents who from time to time need assistance
with the necessities of life.
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Fence Viewers: (L -R) Doug Meadows, Dave Buczkowski and Bob Warsbawer.
• Joined with the Rotary Club to distribute gift certificates
for winter clothing for more than 100 children in town.
• Provided Stop & Shop and Market Basket food certifi-
cates to the Human Services Department for distribu-
tion to those in need.
• Provided funds for flower barrels in Lexington Center
and East Lexington and holiday decorations in East
Lexington.
• Provided funds for a project at the Center Pool to honor
a Lexington veteran, and for a project at Tower Park to
honor our sister city Antony, France.
Greenways Corridor Committee
ROLE: The Greenways Corridor Committee (GCC) is
charged with identifying, actively planning and recom-
mending the implementation of pedestrian, bicycle and
other greenway corridors linking Town conservation, rec-
reation and other open space parcels along with the estab-
lishment of links to regional trail systems and open space in
neighboring communities.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen: Chair Keith Ohmart, Rick
Abrams, Eileen Entin, Alex Dohan, Peggy Enders, Robert
Hausslein, Aaron Ladd, Paul Knight, Mike Tabaczynski,
Howard Vogel (Recreation liaison), Stew Kennedy (Con-
servation Commission liaison), Charles Hornig (Planning
Board liaison), Deb Mauger (Selectman liaison).
HIGHLIGHTS:
• This year's major emphasis has been on continuing
the development of the ACROSS Lexington (Access-
ing Conservation land, Recreation areas, Open space,
Schools and Streets in Lexington) project, an initia-
tive for the creation of a forty mile town -wide network
of marked pedestrian/bicycle routes connecting open
space, schools, historical sites and other points of inter-
est. This year's effort has been to plan and install the sec-
ond route of this project.
• Conducted multiple appearances before numerous town
committees and boards to propose and discuss the plan-
ning for the second route. Installation is planned for the
Fall of 2013.
• Received CPA funding from Town Meeting to install
the balance of the proposed system over the next three
to four years.
Hanscom Committees
Hanscom Area Towns Committee (HATS)
ROLE: The Hanscom Area Towns Committee (HATS)
brings together representatives of the towns of Bedford,
Concord, Lexington, and Lincoln to consider matters of
common concern. These include, but are not limited to, is-
sues arising out of the operation of Hanscom Airfield and
the Hanscom Air Force Base.
APPOINTED: By the Board of Selectmen to represent Lex-
ington: Deb Mauger, Selectman; Margaret Coppe and
Andy Friedlich; by the Planning Board: Nancy Corcor-
an-Ronchetti. The HATS Chair rotates annually among
the four towns. During FY2013 Lexington and Bedford
chaired HATS.
• Ongoing monitoring of current property development
projects that include provision or possibility for trail
easements not yet established.
• Initiated the creation of a data base system for listing and
monitoring of existing Town Conservation trail easements.
• Initiated a planning process with Town staff and the
Board of Selectmen for incremental planning and in-
stallation of segments of the West Lexington Greenway.
• Participated with the 300th Anniversary Celebration
Committee to offer pedestrian and bicycle activities em-
phasizing non - vehicular transportation opportunities
throughout the tercentennial year.
Greenways Corridor Committee: (L -R) Illex Dohan, Peggy Enders, Eileen Entin,
Paul Knight, Rick<Ihrams, Mike Tahaczynski, Bob Hausslein, Stew Kennedy and
Keith Ohmart.
HATS Environmental Subcommittee (HATS ES)
ROLE: To assist HATS with the review of environmental
impacts associated with airport activities as the need arises.
APPOINTED: By the Board of Selectmen to represent Lex-
ington: Richard Canale and Helen Zhu.
Hanscom Field Advisory Commission (HFAC)
ROLE: To act as an advisory commission with regard to
Hanscom Field for review of issues of land use, noise, and
transportation and to provide a forum for communications
among the surrounding towns, the users of the air -field, and
Massport in matters pertaining to Hanscom Field.
APPOINTED: Appointed: By the Board of Selectmen to rep-
resent Lexington: Jeanne Krieger, Michael Barrett serving
as alternate. Andy Friedlich and Margaret Coppe repre-
sent Lexington civic and neighborhood associations. Other
Hanscom Committees continued from previous page
members represent other communities and various interest
groups. The position of Chair rotates among the four towns.
HFAC was chaired in 2013 by Lexington.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Aviation Activities:
During fiscal year 2013 operations decreased by 7.0%
due largely to a decrease in touch and go operations.
TrueAir announced intentions of resuming charter ser-
vice to Trenton. As of yearend operations have not started
Historic Districts Commission
ROLE: To promote the educational, cultural, economic, and
general welfare of the public through the preservation and
protection of historic buildings, places, and districts.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen for overlapping five -year
terms: two candidates nominated by the Lexington His-
torical Society, one candidate nominated by the Arts and
Crafts Society, Inc., one candidate nominated by the Trust-
ees of the Cary Memorial Library, and one selected at large
by the Selectmen.
CHAIR: Joseph Welch
COMMISSIONERS: Daniel Griffin Jr., Paul Ross, Robert
Warshawer and Lynn Hopkins
ASSOCIATE Commissioners: Carl Oldenburg, Marilyn
Fenollosa, Barbara Feldman
HEARINGS:
69 Hearings: 36 Formal, 20 Continued, and 13 Informal.
ISSUED: 34 Certificates of Appropriateness, 0 denials, 2
withdrawn
HIGHLIGHTS:
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Projects and Programs:
• Rectrix facility construction at the former site of Hangar
24 is underway.
Jet Aviation has submitted design documents to Mass -
port for a proposed plan to expand operations on the
East Ramp.
Massport's application to the federal government for
transfer of the portion of the Naval Weapons Industrial
Reserve Plant within the airport boundaries Is expected
to be approved in the fall of 2013.
• The commission continued work with the Inn at Hast-
ings (formally the Dana Home) located at 2027 Massa-
chusetts Avenue, which also includes the Isaac Mulliken
House and Barn at 2013 Mass. Avenue as they renovate
and restore the property to house guest suites and a res-
taurant.lhey expect to open by the end of 2013.
• The commission worked with Melisa Tintocalis, Eco-
nomic Development Officer and issued a certificate
of appropriateness for a "parklet" along Massachusetts
Avenue which both enhanced and contributed much -
needed seating and bike storage space.
• The Commission issued a Certificate of Appropriate-
ness for Antony Park, which will be a French formal
garden located at Tower Park and commemorates the
friendship with Lexington's Sister City, Antony, France.
• The Commission issued a Certificate of Appropriate-
ness to the Lexington Historical Society for modifica-
tions and restoration work for Buckman Tavern, located
in the Battle Green District.
Historic Districts Commission: (L -R) Lynn Hopkins, Daniel Griffin, Paul Ross, Jose b Welch, Amy Casparius, Clerk, Robert Warsbawer and Carl Oldenburg.
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Historical Commission
ROLE: To preserve and protect historically and architectur-
ally significant buildings and sites in Lexington. To advise
the Building Inspector about issuing demolition permits
for significant buildings; and to support efforts to nomi-
nate buildings for the National Register of Historic Places
maintained by the Secretary of the Interior.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager for 3 -year terms: Chair
David Kelland, Marilyn Fenollosa, Wendall Kalsow, Frank
Kern, and Sally Zimmerman.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Maintained the online Comprehensive Cultural Re-
sources Survey listing, the historically and architectur-
ally important buildings and areas in Lexington dating
from the earliest period to 20th century.
• Reviewed recommended additions to the Cultural Re-
sources Survey to be added on -line.
• Adoption of a time limitation policy for demolition de-
lay decisions made by the Commission.
• Adoption of revised public notifications policy based on
input from the Selectmen and public.
• Maintained a page on the Town's website to provide in-
formation about the Survey and the demolition delay
process, as well as providing links to important historic
preservation organizations and resources.
• Reviewed and commented on Hanscom 2012 Environ-
mental Status and Planning Report as well as plans to
replace the cell tower in Follen Church as required by
Section 106 of the National Preservation Act.
• Researched the history and architecture of several houses
for which demolition applications had been presented.
Housing Authority
ROLE: To provide stable, decent, safe, sanitary and affordable
housing for low- moderate income individuals and families.
Lexington Housing Authority provides these services with
integrity and mutual accountability, which creates a living
environment that serves the residents and community.
ELECTED to 5 -year terms: Chair Robert Peters (appointed
by the Governor), Vice Chair Leo McSweeney, Treasurer
Nicholas Santosuosso, Assistant Treasurer Weidong Wang
and Commissioner Melinda Walker.
APPOINTED: Executive Director Stephen Keane by the Board.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Administered 340 units of State and Federal affordable
and low- income housing for elderly, families and dis-
abled individuals, 68 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouch-
ers and three MRVP project -based vouchers.
• Reviewed 15 applications for demolition permits. Of the
applications, five were determined to constitute prefer-
ably preserved buildings and made subject to a demoli-
tion delay of 12 months. Two of these demolition delay
decisions were subsequently reversed, and demolition
permitted, upon presentation of additional evidence.
Ten other applications were ultimately permitted due to
the condition of the property, the lack of a potential pur-
chaser, the minor nature of the demolition or the lapse
of the 12 -month period.
• Offered technical guidance for rehabilitation work on-
going at the Cary Memorial Building. For Estabrook
School spon -sored a historic structure report; and pro-
vided advice concerning preservation of historic 8'x 40'
tile mural designed by schoolchildren, scheduled to be
demolished as part of school replacement project.
• Reviewed projects that requested funding under the
Community Preservation Act (CPA) and provided in-
put to the Community Preservation Committee's An-
nual Needs Assessment report. Endorsed Moon Hill
Neighborhood Association's application for CPA fund-
ing aimed at adding this community to the NRHP.
• Continued to provide guidance and input to the survey
and National Register documentation of Lexington's Mid -
Century Modern Movement. A National Register Multi-
ple Properties format nomination on the modern houses of
Lexington has resulted in the establishment of the Peacock
Farm Historic District on the National Register.
• Participation as host community in planning and devel-
opment of conference sessions and venues for the Mas-
sachusetts Statewide Historic Preservation Conference.
• Designated a High Performer by the Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
• Worked with the Planning Department, Lexington
Housing Assistance Board (LexHAB) and Department
of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to
serve the community needs.
• Worked with the Board of Health, Council on Aging
(COA) and Fire Department to resolve or minimize
tenant health and safety issues throughout the year.
Multiple follow -up inspections are performed annually.
• Rotary Club of Lexington donated new handicap acces-
sible picnic tables for our villages.
• Received a grant to retrofit 15 pole lights to LED at
Vynebrooke Village at no cost to Lexington Housing
Authority (LHA).
Housing Authority continued from previous page
• Received a grant to insulate, crack seal and replace boil-
ers with energy efficient gas -fired boilers and water heat-
ers at Countryside Village at no cost to LHA. Project is
starting in August 2013.
• Received a grant to install 37 energy - efficient heat pump water
heaters at Greeley and Vynebrooke Village at no cost to LHA,
• Procured an emergency standby generator installation at
Countryside Village. Project is ongoing.
• Received a Formula Funding Grant from DHCD to re-
pave the asphalt at Greeley Village and modify walk-
ways for compliance.
• LHA is under contract for Phase One of the Vyne-
brooke Village Water Remediation Project which has
had a slow start due to a wet year.
• Initiated tenant participation in all projects. All villages
were surveyed for comments and suggestions.
• Encouraged participation and creation of tenant orga-
nizations at villages. Countryside Village continues to
have an active Resident Advisory Board (RAB) with
Housing Partnership Board
ROLE: To promote and support affordable housing activi-
ties and to recommend appropriate actions to the Board of
Selectmen and the Planning Board. No funds come from the
Town's budget. The Partnership brings together many com-
mittees, groups and dedicated individuals that work on hous-
ing policies, needs and production to create a united, focused
approach to achieve the broadly- shared goal of affordable
housing in Lexington.
APPOINTED by Selectmen: Chair Chris Kluchman, through
May 2013, Acting Chair Betsey Weiss, Secretary Har-
riet Cohen, Florence Baturin, Michelle Ciccolo (Plan-
ning Board), Jeri Foutter, Tom Harden, Mary Haskell, Bill
Kennedy (LexHAB), Paul Linton, Carol Marine, Robert
Pressman (Community Preservation Committee), Suzanne
O'Neil Jones, Melinda Walker (Lexington Housing Au-
thority), Wendy Manz•, Selectmen Liaison Joe Pato, Con-
servation Commission Liaison Richard Wolk.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Presented to the Selectmen letters supporting: creation
of several affordable housing units on the Marrett Road
site purchased by the Town with Community Preserva-
tion Act (CPA) funds; Lexington Housing Assistance
Board's (LexHAB) proposal for four units of affordable
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tenant elected positions. Greeley Village has made prog-
ress and has scheduled monthly tenant meetings.
• Applied for a competitive grant through DHCD and
the Metropolitan Housing Partnership for Vynebrooke
Village siding, roof and door project.
• Reasonable accommodations at all villages have been
met or addressed.
• Under the Design Phase of the New Passive Solar Four
Handicap Unit Construction at Greeley Village. Studio
G. Architects is the designer. Two Lexington residents
are employed at the firm.
• Continued to promote affordable housing through the
COA so we may encourage Lexington residents to apply
for senior housing and discuss eligibility and preferences
for Lexington residents and town employees.
• Processed applications for the state -wide Centralized
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list.
Information and applications can be found at www.lexing-
tonhousingauthority.org.
housing on Fairview Avenue; and the Town's continued
participation in the HOME program.
• Advocated for up to eight affordable housing units on the
Busa property purchased by the Town with CPA funds.
• Supported Town Meeting articles proposing use of CPA
funds for affordable housing.
• Identified the need to advocate for the allocation of a fair
share of CPA revenues to affordable housing proposals.
• Supported LexHAB's proposals for new affordable housing
units when under consideration by the Board of Selectmen.
• Collaborated with Aaron Henry, Assistant town Planner,
to review and revise the draft of the Lexington Housing
Housing Partnership Board: Front (L -R) Jerry Foutter, Melinda Walker and Carol
Marine; Rear (L -R) Tom Harden, Harriet Cohen, Joe Pato, Bob Pressman, Betsey
Weiss and Wendy Manz.
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Housing Partnership Board continued from previous page
Production Plan; the plan is funded by the "Sustainable • Supported the Lexington Housing Foundation (LHF),
Communities Regional Planning Grant Program." Inc. and thanked LHF for financial support of afford-
Continued work on development of a land use invento-
ry which could help housing advocates identify possible
sites for new affordable housing development, if avail-
able for purchase.
Human Rights Committee
ROLE: To promote community values that does not tolerate
bigotry, hatred, disrespect, and destructive conflict among
its citizens. These values build a stronger, more unified
Town that respects and recognizes both our diversity and
our commonalities; that confronts statements and actions
that conflict with the core values of our Town, and that fos-
ter respectful, civil public discourse and debate.
APPOINTED: Board of Selectman and Town Manager to
serve three year staggered terms: Melissa Buttaro, Fuang-
Ying Huang, Bhumip Khasnabish, Emily Lavine, Michael
McLean, Sean Osborne, Mary Ann Stewart, Linda Vine,
Albert Zabin.
MISSION: The Lexington Human Rights Committee em-
bodies the principles that civil rights and civil liberties de-
pend for their vitality less on the courts and legislatures
than the citizens of towns, cities and neighborhoods. The
Committee is rigorously nonpartisan with its focus on hu-
man rights, civil rights, and civil discourse in Lexington.
THE Committee shall carry out its mission, related to the
core values expressed above, through: Public advocacy,
educational programs, assisting organizations and Town
departments to address conflict through consultation and
Human Services Committee
ROLE: To advocate for and coordinate services in needed
social service programs.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen: Chair Lea Gard-
ner Elkin, Mimi Ballard, Barbara Ciampa, Ellen McDon-
ald, Stephanie Lawrence, Gail Fields, Charlotte Rodgers
(Director of the Department of Human Services), Emily
Lavine (Assistant Director for Youth and Family Services).
HIGHLIGHTS:
• This year the Human Services Committee (HSC) con-
tinued to focus on coordination with other town com-
mittees. They have a representative from the Council on
Aging attend most meetings, which allows both com-
mittees to understand and coordinate services to a great-
er degree. Members continue to look at the possibility of
further coordination and continuity of roles so commit-
able housing endeavors in Lexington.
Maintained operation of a website at www.Lexington-
HousingPartnership.org to identify programs and op-
portunities for affordable housing in Lexington and to
publicize the work of the Partnership.
mediation and provide responses, in concert with the Po-
lice Department, or other Town agencies to victims of hate
incidents.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Fortunately, this past year had only one probable racial
incident. An African American woman claimed that an
employee of one of the businesses in Town deliberately
discriminated against her when she came to make a pur-
chase. She called the police to make a complaint. Michael
McLean, the police liaison investigated the incident and
took appropriate measures, talking to the management
and the employee, emphasizing Town policies and the le-
gal non - discrimination laws. Based on his investigation,
the Committee concluded that the woman had reasonable
grounds for her complaint and wrote a formal letter to the
parties stating its conclusion and warning the management
of its concern that no other similar incident would occur.
The Committee believes that the manager -owner has taken
appropriate steps to be sure that the employee understands
that he is to treat all customers politely.
tees are not duplicating actions. This coordination will
be a continued goal for the Committee in FY 2014.
The HSC met with the Human Services staff to discuss
two major changes in the division:
- Reorganizing the department to have a Full Time
Youth and Family Services Assistant Director and a
Part Time Youth Services Program Coordinator
- Participated on the panel to screen and hire the new
Youth Program Coordinator
- Collaboration with the Town of Bedford to form a
Veterans Services District.
(Details of these department changes can be found in
the Human Services Department's (HSD) annual re-
port)
Human Services Committee continued from previous page
• The HSC continued to monitor trends in the commu- • The
nity, especially those dealing with social, emotional and
financial issues as reported by the Human Services staff.
Of note is the continued increase in residents seeking fi-
nancial assistance.
The HSC is working with the Homelessness Working
Group, a group focused on identifying gaps in services
to families experiencing homelessness.
The Committee maintained active discussions with the
Community Center Task Force which has been focus-
ing on a new Community Center. The work included
an extensive survey provided to the town res- idents to
assess the need for, and possible uses of a town Com-
munity Center. With the purchase of the land at the
National Heritage Museum, a Community Center is
being planned. The Committee will con -tinue to be in-
volved in the process of programming at the new Com-
munity Center by working closely with members of the
Community Center Advisory Committee to advocate
for services and programs that will meet the identified
needs of residents.
Lexington Housing Assistance Board
ROLE: To expand the Town's inventory of affordable hous-
ing for rental to families of low and moderate income, to
administer the condominium resale restrictions in place at
Muzzey and elsewhere and to consult with Town Boards
as to the affordable units to be provided by higher- density
private or municipal housing developments.
THE Lexington Housing Assistance Board (LexHAB's) in-
ventory of over 60 units consists of scattered site, singles
and duplexes, condominium units and single family style
homes for young adults with handicaps. Operating expens-
es together with capital improvements are covered by rents;
no funds are provided under the Towns operating budget.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen for 3 -year over-
lapping terms: Chair William Kennedy, Robert Burbidge,
David Eagle, William Hays, Gerald Howell, Lester Savage,
and Martha Wood. Selectmen Liaison Norman Cohen and
Office Manager Maryann Cummings.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• LexHAB is proposing the development of property on
Fairview Avenue it purchased at the end of 2011 using
LexHAB funds. The Selectmen approved the proposal
and it is being forwarded to the state Department of
Housing and Community Development for their ap-
proval. The site will have three units of new housing that
will meet the requirements necessary to be placed on the
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HSC continues to work with community groups
and departments in Lexington for program devel -op-
ment and presentation. For example, each year, includ-
ing this past August, the HSD sponsored the `Fun Fest',
a free family event held at the recreation complex, with
the Recreation, Police and Fire Departments. This allows
town residents and families to experience an evening of
fun and meet those who provide services in the town.
The HSC also supported the effort to improve awareness
of mental health issues by endorsing a planned screening
of "Hidden Pictures " —a documentary film made with a
goal of reducing the stigma of mental illness.
The goals for the Human Services Committee in the up-
coming year include an ongoing focus on coordi- nation
of services in Lexington, a continued effort to identify
the human service needs in the community and advo-
cate for successful services to address these needs. A pri-
mary focus will include assistance with relocation to the
Community Center, and recommendations for utiliza-
tion of the new space.
state's subsidized housing inventory. These units would
be in addition to the single - family home already on the
property. The new units will be capable of accomplish-
ing a "net zero" in energy usage. Also, there will be one
handicap accessible unit included.
LexHAB, at the request of the Selectmen, removed
the existing farmhouse on the Leary property on Vine
Street. LexHAB will propose new units of affordable
housing in the future as the Selectmen will determine.
LexHAB also will start a process for developing a piece
of the Busa property for affordable housing.
LexHAB: Front (L -R) Bill Kennedy and Bill Hays; Rear (L -R) Les Savage, Bob
Burbidge, Martha Wood and Dave Eagle.
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Noise Advisory Committee
ROLE: To advise the Selectmen on matters relating to the
noise bylaw.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen: Chair Anthony
Galaitsis; Members: Robert Earsy, Mary Hosmer - Fanucci,
Steven Kropper, and Jack Maloney; Liaison members: Pe-
ter Kelley (Selectmen), Richard Canale (Planning Board),
David Pinsonneault (DPW), Jay Flynn (Board of Health),
Permanent Building Committee
ROLE: To provide ongoing expertise and experience in
managing the scope, cost, and schedule for the design and
construction of all Town capital building projects, including
the hiring of design professionals, obtaining construction
bids, entering into contracts for design and construction,
and overseeing the construction and commissioning phase.
The Permanent Building Committe (PBC) collaborates
with Lexington's Department of Public Facilities.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager for 3 -year overlap-
ping terms: Jonathan Himmel and Eric Brown, Co- Chairs,
Charles Favazzo, Peter Johnson, Carl Oldenburg, Joe Mc-
Weeney, and Richard Perry; School Committee liaisons:
Phillip Coleman [Bridge /Bowman & Estabrook Projects],
and Jen Vogelzang [Bridge /Bowman Project]; and Associ-
ate Members Gary Lerner and Brigitte Steines.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Bridge- Bowman Schools Project: Construction bids
were opened February 2012; TLT Construction Corpo-
ration was the low, lump sum Chapter 149 bidder. In
response to TLT's early phase, marginal performance,
Lexington forced TLT to change its onsite management
team; TLT's new onsite team has performed with dis-
tinction, and Bridge and Bowman are on schedule for a
late summer 2013 completion.
• Estabrook School Project: The DiNisco Design Part-
nership consultant team in conjunction with Collab-
orative Partners, Lexington's Owner Project Manage-
ment [OPM] consultant, have managed the project
that Shawmut Design and Construction was selected to
build under Chapter 149A, Construction Management.
John Frey (Tree Committee), and Stewart Kennedy (Con-
servation Commission).
HIGHLIGHTS:
The Noise Advisory Committe (NAC) held one meeting
in 2013 but conducted no major work, having received no
assignments from the Board of Selectmen to comment on
any substantive noise - related matters.
• On March 13, 2013, the Estabrook "Topping Off" cer-
emony was held with the students, school and town of-
ficials, consultants, and State representatives present.
The new construction continues on schedule and cost.
The new school should be available for occupancy in late
winter 2014 and the removal of the older school should
be completed by late summer 2014.
• The Permanent Building Committee is indebted to the
Department of Public Facilities Director, Pat Goddard,
and his staff, Mark Barrett and Laurie Lucibello for their
excellent service during the first 300 years of Lexington's
history and looks forward to their excellent service dur-
ing the next 300 years.
Permanent Building Committee: (L -R) Richard Perry, Peter, johnson, Carl Olden-
burg ,Jonathan Himmel,, Joseph McWeeney and Charles Favazzo.
Police Manual Policy Committee
ROLE: The Committee is charged with reviewing the poli-
cies and procedures for the Police Department and mak-
ing recommendations to the Board of Selectmen concern-
ing revisions, amendments, and additions, which may be
deemed appropriate by the Committee.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen,) -year term, Chair
Chief Mark Corr, Dr. Edith Flynn, William Hays, Cleveland
Coats, Jr., Gerald McLeod, Peter Kelly (Selectmen Liaison).
HIGHLIGHTS:
• The Police Manual Policy Committee met one time for
the purpose of policy review in FY13. The Committee re-
viewed seven draft policies and made recommendations
for minor revisions. The completed policy manual is cur-
rently posted on the Police Department's website while
hard copies are available at the police station, town of-
fice building and Cary Memorial Library. In the future,
Regional Planning
Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC)
ROLE: As the regional planning agency representing 101
communities in the metropolitan Boston area, including
Lexington, to serve as a forum for State and Local officials
to address regional issues. Council members collaborate in
the development of comprehensive plans and recommen-
dations in areas of population and employment, transpor-
tation, economic development, regional growth and the
environment. MAPC is one of the 22 members of the Bos-
ton Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), which
carries out the federally- mandated transportation plan-
ning process for the region. MAPC is also the federally -
designated economic development district for the region,
responsible for creating an annual economic development
plan. The Council provides technical assistance and pro-
fessional resources in land use, the environment, housing,
transportation, water resources management, economic de-
velopment, demographic and socioeconomic data, legisla-
tive policy, and interlocal partnerships which strengthen the
efficient and effective operation of local governments.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen as MAPC Lexington Rep-
resentative for a 3 -year term: Richard Canale; appointed
as the Alternate MAPC Lexington Representative for a
3 -year term: Maryann McCall Taylor.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Prepared its own celebration for its 50th birthday in 2013,
while Lexington was celebrating its 300th birthday.
• Continued the MetroFuture Implementation Strategies
phase of MetroFuture: Making a Greater Boston Region.
• Continued membership in the Metro Boston Sustainable
Communities Consortium.
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the Committee plans to meet semiannually to review new
and/or updated policy, necessitated by a change in best
practice, community standards and case law.
On May 2, 2013, the Police Manual Policy Commit-
tee attended the Massachusetts Police Accreditation
Commission (MPAC) business meeting at the Andover
Country Club. The Lexington Police Department was
awarded its first Certification Award, making Lexington
the 59th public safety organization in the state to attain
this goal. The award recognizes the extraordinary steps
the Department took to meet nationally recognized
professional standards. The Committee wishes to recog-
nize the team of officers who dedicated themselves to
this effort: Captain Joseph O'Leary, Lt. John Mazerall,
Lt. Christopher Barry, Sgt. Paul Callahan, Officer Col-
leen Dunbar, and Officer. Mitchel Caspe.
• Provided District Technical Local Assistance funds for de-
velopment of a permanent management structure for im-
plementing the Battle Road Scenic Byway Corridor Man-
agement Plan.
Provided Lexington with planning data and analyses, in-
cluding population, employment, and household forecasts.
Supported Regional Housing Services, including support
for a Lexington Housing Production Planning effort.
MAPC Minuteman Advisory Group on
Interlocal Coordination (MAGIC)
ROLE: As one ofMAPC's eight subregions, to discuss and work
on issues of interlocal concern. Lexington is in the Minuteman
Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination (MAGIC) subre-
gion. Other MAGIC towns are: Acton, Bedford, Bolton, Box -
borough, Carlisle, Concord, Hudson, Lincoln, Littleton, May-
nard, Stow, and Sudbury. MAGIC participates in The Boston
Metropolitan Planning Organization through its membership
on the Regional Transportation Advisory Council.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen as MAGIC Representatives:
Hank Manz and Richard Canale.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Through MAGIC, Lexington stakeholders collaborated
with state and federal legislators and aides in articulat-
ing mutual goals and strategies.
MAGIC held eight meetings during 2013. Meeting top-
ics included transportation and mobility in the MAGIC
subregion, economic development, sharing municipal
services, agricultural planning, clean energy, green infra-
structure, affordable housing, and Town highlights.
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Regional Planning continued from previous page
• MAGIC communities worked with the MAPC on Dis-
trict Local Technical Assistance (DLTA) projects, proj-
ects funded through the MAGIC Special Assessment,
and the Sustainable Communities Grant program, in-
cluding an agriculture planning project and a transpor-
tation mobility project.
Boston Metropolitan Planning
Organization (MPO)
THE Town of Lexington, represented by its Selectmen
Chair Deb Mauger, continued serving its elected 3 -year
term representing the 80 MPO towns within the 101 city
and town organization.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen as Lexington's Designee:
Richard Canale.
ROLE: The Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Orga-
nization (MPO) is responsible for conducting the federally
required metropolitan transportation - planning process for
the Boston metropolitan area. The MPO develops a vision
for the region and then decides how to allocate federal and
some state transportation funds to programs and projects —
roadway, transit, bicycle, and pedestrian —that support that
vision. The Boston MPO is responsible for producing three
key Certification Documents: Regional Transportation
Plan (RTP), Transportation Improvement Program (TIP),
and Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP).
HIGHLIGHT:
• MPO approved funding for an innovative bridge re-
placement for the Marrett Road bridge over Route
I95/128, and gave the initial approval to a major recon-
struction for the Route 2/I95 interchange.
Regional Transportation Advisory Council
ROLE: To provide public policy advice to the Boston MPO
members on regional transportation issues and specific
MPO actions. The Council is composed of 60 represen-
tatives from cities and towns, MAPC subregions, profes-
sional transportation and planning associations, advocacy
and advisory groups, transportation providers, and various
state and regional agencies. Lexington is an ex -officio non-
voting member.
HIGHLIGHT:
• Lexington maintains a direct voice in transportation
planning and project selection through the Boston
MPO and its Regional Transportation Advisory Coun-
cil. Richard Canale represents the Town on the Regional
Transportation Advisory Council.
Battle Road Scenic Byway Task Force
ROLE: To recommend a permanent organizational struc-
ture for implementing the Battle Road Scenic Byway Cor-
ridor Management Plan. The Task Force consists of ten
Core Working Members: two representatives designated
by the local elected officials of each of the four communi-
ties (Arlington, Lexington, Lincoln, and Concord) plus one
member from the Minute Man National Historical Park
and one member from MAPC.
APPOINTED, in 2011, by the Selectmen as Lexington's Rep-
resentatives to the Battle Road Scenic Byway Corridor Task
Force: Richard Canale and Maryann McCall- Taylor for the
duration of the temporary Task Force. Selectmen's Liaison:
Joe Pato.
HIGHLIGHT:
• Received a District Local Technical Assistance Grant
(DLTA) from MAPC to develop a Memorandum of
Understanding that would establish a permanent com-
mittee among the four Towns and the Park and would
enable the committee to manage the Battle Road Scenic
Byway Corridor Management Plan. www.battleroadsce-
nicbyway.org
Scholarship and Education Fund Committee
ROLE: To oversee the distribution of funds, which are col-
lected biannually through the tax bill solicitation, to the
Lexington PTA Council Scholarship Fund and the Lex-
ington Education Foundation, per donor request.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen: Chair David Williams with
Thomas Fenn from the Lexington PTA Council Scholar-
ship Committee, Sharon Lawler and Ann Boese from the
Lexington Education Foundation, and Dr. Paul Ash from
the Lexington School Department.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• 121 donations were received and were allocated as
noted below:
• $5,796 in donations was designated and distributed to
the Lexington PTA Council Scholarship Fund.
• $5,846 in donations was designated and distributed to
the Lexington Education Foundation.
School Transportation and Safety Study Committee
APPOINTED by Selectmen and School Committee for a
length of term as needed: Chair Judy Crocker, Elaine Celi,
School Transportation; Elaine Dratch, Transportation Ad-
visory Committee; MaryEllen Dunn, Assistant Superinten-
dent for Business and Finance; Captain Manny Ferro, Police
Operations; Sharon Kendall, Craig Weeks. Liaisons: Deb
Mauger, Selectmen; Jessie Steigerwald, School Committee.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Identified areas of Committee focus that will best serve
to modify Lexington's culture to value bus transportation,
walking and biking over single- occupancy vehicles and
to increase ridership in the school's mass transit system.
These include school transportation (cost, ridership, poli-
cies), community education (students, parents, residents),
and public safety (education, enforcement, engineering).
• Successfully lowered FY13 parent bus fee by half to
8300 /student thru 2012 Town Meeting Article 17
(8316,250 eight - school bus subsidy). School Commit-
tee will maintain this fee level for FY14.
• Successfully increased FY13 school bus ridership by 28%
(666 students) over FY12 to an overall 42% (2,727 stu-
dents) by improving school bus services to better meet the
needs of today's students through lowered parent fees; con-
tinued Lexpress partnership for high and middle school
students; piloted partnership with elementary after- school
programs by providing after- school bus service; added six
buses; provided shorter routes; employed neighborhood
bus stops; and increased bus capacity by 26 %.
• Addressed community education thru bi- weekly School
Transportation and Safety articles in Lexington Min-
uteman; guest articles for Lexington Patch and Colonial
Times; ran bus registration cable ad using winning Safe
Sidewalk Committee
APPOINTED by the Selectmen for 3 -year staggered terms:
Chair Judy Crocker, Jeanne Canale, Mary Hosmer Fanucci,
Bettina McGimsey, Sean Osborne, and Francine Stieglitz.
John Davies (September 2012), Jill Hai (September 2012)
and Jerry Van Hook (June 2013) resigned as members. Li-
aisons: Elaine Celi, School Transportation; Hank Manz, Se-
lectmen; Wendy Manz, Planning Board; Marc Valenti, DPW.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Worked with DPW to update the master list, conjointly
developed, on priority sidewalk repairs throughout Town
and monitored project progress monthly. During the 2012
summer, 1.7 miles of new sidewalk were added, 2.6 miles
replaced, and 57 handicapped accessible ramps installed.
Worked with Engineering and the Planning Board, re-
viewing plans for pedestrian access and safety at several
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Routes art contest entries; created bus registration sand-
wich board display at Town Hall; met with PTA Presidents
Council, individual PTAs, Kindergarten orientation; de-
signed and distributed School Greeter bags, including vol-
unteer signage, staff OSHA vests; and co- authored Lex-
ington Bike Walk `N Bus Week
• Worked toward having all school property posted traffic
signage codified via School Committee vote. Designed
School Safety Slips as communication tool for school
hours and traffic rules that include student artwork.
Worked with traffic engineering firm WorldTech to con-
duct school property traffic mitigation study evaluating
traffic patterns, flow, signage, and generally accepted safety
criteria. Final report will include GIS -based inventory of
codified school property signage and pavement markings.
Identified areas of improvement that tangentially direct-
ly affect Committee goals.
street intersections, including Mass. Ave at Pleasant/
Maple /Marrett, Robinson Rd/Grove St, Victory Gar-
den pathway, and the Center Streetscape. Also, held nu-
merous discussions of the Roosevelt/Crosby Rd signage
with Engineering.
Based on citizen feedback, made modifications address-
ing public notification to the Resident Guidelines for
Requesting New Sidewalks and New Sidewalk Request
Forms. It's designed for citizens interested in petition-
ing for new residential sidewalks that meet criteria for
usage, connectivity, and pedestrian safety. Helped shep-
herd such efforts in Prospect Hill, Pleasant, and Win-
throp Street neighborhoods.
Co- sponsored Lexington's first annual Bike Walk `n Bus
Week held May 5 -12; hosted Safe Routes Parcourse ex-
ploration and school bus open house.
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Sidewalk Committee continued from previous page
Awarded Metropolitan Area Planning Committee grant
with DPW to evaluate and make recommendations for
improving Lexington school zone signage.
Lexington's Safe Routes to School successfully en-
rolled all public schools in the program. Held numerous
monthly Walking Wednesdays, many with a Lexing-
ton 300th theme. Worked to promote school bus /Flex-
pass ridership, the Ride After elementary bus program,
endorsed the proposed Clarke bus loop. Worked with
LPS engineering consultant WorldTech to provide data,
background information, and attended fact - gathering
site visits for examining school property traffic proce-
dures and signage.
Provided committee representation to the Ad Hoc
School Transportation and Safety Study Committee
and Lexington Transportation Forum.
Sustainable Lexington Committee
ROLE: The Sustainable Lexington Committee advises the
Selectmen on issues related to Lexington's sustainability
and resilience and recommends, develops, and monitors
programs designed to enhance Lexington's long term sus -
tainability and resilience in response to environmental, re-
source, and energy challenges.
They recommend sustainability goals and priorities for im-
plementation; develop and recommend programs to meet
the Town's sustainability goals; monitor and measure the
effectiveness of sustainability programs undertaken by the
Town; educate and raise awareness among Lexington resi-
dents regarding sustainability and resilience; advise the
Board of Selectmen on issues which affect Lexington's sus -
tainability and resilience; coordinate with Town staff and
other relevant boards and committees to enhance effective-
ness and avoid redundancy; stay abreast of state and local
issues which affect Lexington's ability to achieve its sustain -
ability goals; and perform other related projects as may be
requested by the Board of Selectmen.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen: Mark Sandeen,
Chair; Rick Abrams, Rick Reibstein, Todd Rhodes, Dan
Voss, Sarah Wilson, Selectmen liaison Joe Pato.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Town Meeting approved Warrant Article 33 to "de-
velop and implement a comprehensive climate action
plan ". The committee is in the process of developing a
climate action plan focused on the steps we can take as
a community to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions
and to adapt to the climate change impacts we are ex-
The committee expresses special appreciation to our
long -time chair Jerry Van Hook, who shared his many
skills and endless enthusiasm to improve the walking
and biking fabric of Lexington.
Sidewalk Committee: (L -R) Mary Hosmer Fanucci, Bettina McGimsey, Judy
Crocker, Jeanne Canale, Hank Manz.
periencing. The committee has set a target of reducing
residential and commercial emissions 20% by 2020 and
has launched our Better Buildings program to achieve
those targets. Over 800 Lexington households have con-
ducted home energy assessments since the Better Build-
ings program was started and over 600 households have
taken significant steps to weatherize their homes and
update their heating systems.
Sustainable Lexington formed Lexington's Solar Ener-
gy Task Force, which is developing an RFP with Town
staff to determine the viability of installing solar energy
on municipal buildings, school buildings and other town
property. We expect to conduct a Solar Energy Public In-
formation session prior to the release of the RFP this fall.
The committee is also working on sustainability issues re-
lated to transportation, food,waste, land use, public health,
as well as storm water and electricity infrastructure.
Sustainable Lexington Committee: (L -R) Mark Sandeen, Todd Rhodes, Dan Voss,
Sarah Wilson, Joe Pato.
Tax Deferral and Exemption Study Committee
ROLE: To study, understand, and evaluate options for help-
ing lower- income citizens, particularly seniors, with their
property taxes. To research existing state legislation that
enables local tax exemptions and deferrals, estimate the
probable cost to the town budget, and advise the Selectmen
on the costs and benefits, pros and cons of each option. To
track legislation currently under development by the Com-
monwealth and to encourage legislation that is beneficial to .
town interests.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen: Co- Chairs Vicki
Blier and Patricia Costello, Mary Haskell and Alan Se-
ferian. Selectmen Liaison, Norman Cohen. Appropriation
Committee Liaison, John Bartenstein. Staff Liaison, Rob
Addelson.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Continued to follow legislation pertaining to tax ex-
emptions and deferrals.
Tourism Committee
Personnel FY12 FY13
Year- round ............................... 1....... ..............................1
Seasonal ............................ varies .............................. varies
ROLE: To create economic opportunities through tourism
while improving the quality of the Lexington tourist expe-
rience for both visitors and the Town by fostering an en-
vironment where the town, attractions, organizations and
businesses collaborate to reinforce the visitor experience.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen: Dawn McKenna,
Chair; Mary Jo Bohart, Kerry Brandin, Bebe Fallick, Trisha
Kennealy, Denise Ricketts, James Shaw, Lou Sideris. Ma-
sha Traber continued as Liberty Ride /Battle Green Guide
Coordinator; Peter Kelley, Selectmen Liaison.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• "Linger in Lexington" marketing campaign, combined
with the overarching agenda of the Tourism Commit-
tee, which continues to increase hotel/meals tax revenue
for the Town.
• Completed the 12th season of the Liberty Ride® now
departing from the Lexington Visitor Center. Gerard
Marrocco was hired as Assistant Coordinator. Liberty
Ride® staff, in cooperation with Chamber staff, directed
patrons to local businesses and the historic houses. Over
50% of Liberty Ride® patrons visited at least one Lex-
ington Historical Society house. Free all-day parking was
added to encourage visitors to "Linger in Lexington."
• Focused on developing the renewal project for the Lex-
ington Visitors Center as our capital priority. This build-
ing is over 50 years old and needs modernization. Met
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Joined with the Property Tax Relief Committee of the
Massachusetts Council on Aging to follow tax exemp-
tions and deferrals offered by other communities and
emerging at the state level.
Updated the committee's brochure, "Property Tax Relief
for Seniors ", with current information for distribution
by the Town.
The committee continues to do research and to partici-
pate in discussions with town officials to maintain eligi-
bility standards for the Town's deferral program that are
both fiscally prudent and beneficial to deserving prop-
erty owners. A Selectman's motion to raise the eligibility
standard to households with incomes of up to $65,000
was approved by the Spring 2013 Town Meeting for the
FY14 property tax year.
with a variety of organizations to build cooperation
among the tourist entities. Added new signage on the
bike path and on Massachusetts Avenue to direct guests
to the Visitors Center, as well as added a new sign on
Belfry Hill to match our site - specific signage.
• Represented Lexington at travel forums including, the
AAA Travel Market Showcase at Gillette Stadium and
the Boston Concierge Association.
• Launched the Trip Advisor page, which enables Lex-
ington to post pictures, list upcoming events, and direct
advertising.
• Managed "Revolutionary Revelry" for the third year.
One highlight of this month -long celebration of arts,
culture and recreation was the Food Truck Festival and
our Barbecue Festival.
• Held our annual joint training session for guides from
Lexington organizations that host tourists.
• Hosted French - themed events, a delegation from Ant-
ony, France, our Sister City, and the ground- breaking
for Antony Park. (See separate Lexington Antony Sister
City Report.)
Town Celebrations Committee
ROLE: To plan and carry out proper observances of Patriots'
Day, Memorial Day, Veterans Day and all such holidays and
special events as the Board of Selectmen may designate.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen for overlapping
3 -year terms: Chairman Suzie Barry, Co -Vice Chairman
Bob Tracey, Co -Vice Chairman Dick Crogan, Linda Dixon,
Mary Gillespie, Jo Anne Granger, Sondra Lucente, Henry
Murphy, Sandra Podgorski, Charlie Price, Jim Shaw. Sub-
committee: Paul Jenkins, Barbara Manfredi, Julie Miller,
Wayne Miller, Bill Mix, Dave Taylor. Honorary Members:
C. Jean Coates. Selectmen Liaison: Peter Kelley.
Veteran Breakfast — Saturday, November 3, 2012
The Town Celebrations Committee along with Lexington
Veterans' Services Office sponsored a Veterans' Breakfast
on Saturday, November 3, 2012 in Keilty Hall at St. Brigid
Church. Over 100 Veterans and guests attended. The Ro-
tary Club of Lexington also supported the event. Major
Harold P. Naughton, Jr., US Army Reserve and State Rep-
resentative from Clinton, MA was the guest speaker. The
Committee and Veterans' Services Office hope to make this
an annual event.
Veterans Day — Monday, November 12, 2012
Aidan Evelyn, USAF Reserve (Ret) and Lexington Police
Officer served as Chief Marshal of the Veterans Day Pa-
rade. He was assisted by Lt. Jim Barry and Lt. Chris Barry
of the Lexington Police Department. At the Ceremonies
inside Cary Hall, The Lexington Police Department Honor
Guard posted the Colors. Rev. Brent Maracle of St. Paul
Evangelical Church gave the Invocation and Benediction.
Lexington Veterans' Services Officer Ryan Lennon led the
Pledge of Allegiance. The Lexington High School Band
played the National Anthem. The 2012 Veterans Day Essay
Contest winners were announced and read their essays. The
winners were: Sophia Zhu, 8th Grade, Diamond Middle
School; Nikki Kim, 7th Grade, Clarke Middle School; and
Julianna Winters, 6th Grade, Clarke Middle School.
Patriots' Day Weekend
Patriots' Day — Lexington's 300th Anniversary
Afternoon Parade Sunday, April 15, 2013
In order to help celebrate the Towns 300th Anniversary, the
Patriots' Day Afternoon Parade usually held on Monday of
Patriots' Day weekend was moved to Sunday. Fifty mem-
bers of the community representing a cross section of the
Town served as the Chief Marshal - "We Are Lexington" on
a float made by Wilson Farm for the Patriots' Day- Lexing-
ton's 300th Anniversary Afternoon Parade. Serving as the
Spirit of `76 in both parades were: Tanya Morrisett, Fife;
Dr. Sam Levine, Drummer and Ed Cipullo, Flag Bearer.
2013 Float winners:
Commercial
1st Wa on Wheel Nursery Farmstand
2nd Mahone 's
Civic:
1st
Lexington Field & Garden Club
2nd
"We Are Lexington"
3rd
Lexington Community Farm Coalition
Youth
1st
Lexington Youth Commission/Lexington 300th Anniversary Committee
2nd
Estabrook School PTA
3rd
LexFun
The Parade was slightly larger than usual and included sev-
eral special groups that helped celebrate our 300th Anni-
versary: The Woodland String Band - Philadelphia Mum-
mer from Pennsylvania, The Londonderry High School
Marching Band from Londonderry, NH, the Oscar Meyer
Weiner Mobile, the LL Bean Bootmobile and several Lex-
ington based civic groups.
Youth Parade &Morning Ceremonies
Monday, April 16, 2013
Sara Fopiano & Jake Douvas members of the Lexington
Youth Commission were the Youth Morning Parade Co-
Chief Marshals and Co- Masters of Ceremonies for the
Morning Ceremonies on the Battle Green. At the Ceremo-
au
Town Celebrations Committee continued from previous page
nies on the Battle Green, Rabbi Jill Perlman of Temple Isa-
iah gave the Invocation and Benediction. Lexington High
School Student Libby Rosenfield accompanied by the Lex-
ington High School Band under the direction of Justin Ar-
amati sang the National Anthem.
The following awards were announced:
• Cecil K. Harris Award: Nat Osher
• Dan H. Fenn, Jr. /Lexington Minute Men Company
Award: Charles Bowen
• Youth Recognition Award: Abby Grant & Sara Lehman
• Minuteman Cane Award: Eleanor Smith
• White Tricorn Hat: Robert Sacco
Memorial Day — Monday, May 27, 2013
The Memorial Day Parade was led by Sue Rockwell, Chair-
man of the Lexington 300th Anniversary Celebration Com-
mittee. She was assisted by F. David Wells, Faith Fenske,
and Jessie Steigerwald. Lexington Boy Scouts, Lexington
Girl Scouts and Members of the Lt. John W. Hudson Club
assisted with the laying of 15 wreaths at several memorials
around town. In Munroe Cemetery special recognition was
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
ROLE: To advise the Selectmen on traffic safety issues. The
Police Department reviews residents' traffic concerns to
assess safety levels and to develop recommendations that
may require consultation with staff from the engineering,
planning, or school departments. Unresolved traffic safety
concerns are scheduled for a public meeting presided over
by the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee. The Board of
Selectmen reviews meeting reports and recommendations.
Recommendations approved by the Selectmen requiring
regulatory signs or markings are forwarded to the Depart-
ment of Public Works for implementation and code chang-
es are forwarded to the Town Clerk's Office.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen: Chair Sudhir Murthy, Ste-
phen Ades, Steve Frymer, Mary Ellen Dunn (School),
Captain Manuel Ferro (Police), David Cannon (Assistant
Town Engineer); John Mazerall (Police Staff); Liaisons in-
clude: Jeanette Rebecchi (Transportation Services); David
Kucharsky (Planner) and Richard Canale (Planning Board).
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made for five graves of Civil War Veterans that until 2013
were unmarked. The graves that received headstones under
an effort by Members of the Lt John W Hudson Club and
Lexington's Veterans' Services Office were: Samuel Davis,
Cyrus S. Capelle, Charles M. Parker, George E. Pratt and
Moses E. Colby. Members of several of the families were
present for the special recognition in Munroe Cemetery. At
the Ceremonies on the Battle Green, Rev. Arnold F. Col-
lette of the Catholic Community in Lexington gave the
Invocation and Benediction. A contingent from our Sister
City in Antony, France assisted in the wreath laying with
the Lexington Minutemen Company. The Lexington High
School Band under the co- direction of Jeff Leonard and
Justin Aramati played the National Anthem. Sam Doran,
guest speaker at the Ceremonies, detailed the effort that
was undertaken to place gravestones on the previously five
unmarked Civil War Veterans graves in Munroe Cemetery.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Work with the School Committee to improve drop off
and pickup pedestrian safety at the Bridge, Bowman and
Estabrook Schools.
• Improved pedestrian access and installed new crosswalks
on Lincoln Street and Massachusetts Avenue.
• Worked with DPW and various committees to develop
multi -model transportation initiatives such as shared
use bicycle markings and pedestrian signage.
• Installed two -way, high - visibility crosswalk signage at 7
locations.
• Responded to more than 42 traffic safety concerns sub-
mitted by residents.
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Transportation Advisory Committee
ROLE: To support maintaining and/or increasing public
transit options in Lexington and advises the Selectmen
and other town boards and committees on issues that con-
cern alternatives to single occupancy vehicle travel. Trans -
portaion Advisory Committee (TAC) also works with the
Towns Transportation Coordinator on issues and projects
related to Lexpress.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen for 3 -year overlap-
ping terms: Co- Chairs William Levison and Peter Levy, Sara
Arnold, Michael Boudett, Sally Castleman, Elaine Dratch,
Francine Stieglitz and Larry Link (honorary member).
LIAISONS: Hank Manz, Board of Selectmen, Nancy Adler,
Council on Aging and Michelle Ciccolo, Planning Board.
STAFF support: Jeanette Rebecchi, Transportation Coordinator.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Recommended that the Selectmen write a letter to the
Governor and Legislature supporting the MBTA Advi-
sory Board recommendations relating to transportation
funding.
• Recommended the adoption of a pilot program to pro-
vide free Lexpress rides to seniors and special needs per-
sons during non -peak hours. Recommended continua-
tion through FY14.
• Supported the proposal of a discounted Lexpress "Sum-
mer Fun Pass" for July and August.
• Recommended a withdrawal of 886,000 from the Trans-
portation Demand Management (TDM) stabilization
fund to support FY'14 Lexpress operating costs.
• Supported continuation of the student Flexpass with a
$50 surcharge to the school bus fee.
• Supported Route 1 Lexpress stop at Youville Place at
selected hours.
Tree Committee
ROLE: To promote preservation and protection of public
shade trees and certain trees on private property, working
with Tree Warden to plant trees throughout Town and de-
velop tree inventory, regulations and manuals for approval
and promulgation by Selectmen.
APPOINTED by Selectmen: Chair John Frey, Jewel Kuljian,
Karen Longeteig, Gerald Paul, Anne Senning, Nell Walker,
James Wood. Selectmen liaison Deborah Mauger; Plan-
ning Board liaisons Richard Canale and Nancy Corcoran -
Ronchetti; Tree Warden Christopher Filadoro.
• Promoted public transit on Patriots' Day by participat-
ing in the parade and transporting senior citizens on the
parade route via Lexpress.
• Contributed past and present Lexpress memorabilia for
the 50 year time capsule celebrating Lexington's 300th
Anniversary.
• Endorsed the concept of Bike/Walk/Bus Week.
• Conducted interviews of senior riders who ride during
off -peak hours.
• Supported limited use of TDM funds for an Alewife -
Hartwell shuttle service.
• Maintained representation on the Sidewalk Committee,
Commission on Disability and School Transportation,
and Safety Study Committee.
• Participated in a series of Transportation Forums in-
volving the chairs of Lexington's transportation - related
committees.
Transportation Advisory Committee: Front (L -R) Elaine Dratch, William Levi -
son, Peter Levy, Michael Boudett; Rear (L -R) Jeanette Rehecchi, Charlotte Rodgers
(Human Services Director, Hank Manz, Sara Ilrnold.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Tree Planting: planted 91 trees on public land and in
setback areas.
• Tree Nursery: Culled girdled root -bound trees. Repaired
damaged irrigation pipes.
• Tree Bylaw Activity: see DPW, Public Grounds, and
Forestry Division Reports for tree removal and mitiga-
tion on private property.
• Provided input to Selectmen's Goal Setting Process in-
cluding goals for tree planting and maintenance, a re-
quest for funding to help attain these goals and the need
Tree Committee continued from previous page
to treat tree planting in a manner similar to the way the
Town invests in other assets.
• Obtained Town Meeting approval for Tree Bylaw amend-
ment requiring for every DBH inch of tree removed there
must be one DBH inch replaced; also modified the set-
back specifications in the Tree Bylaw to conform with the
setback specifications in the zoning bylaws.
• Participated in the League of Women Voters "Lexing-
ton's Readiness for Climate Change ".
• Published the third edition of Lexington's Tree Man-
agement Manual, now on the website at http: / /www.
lexingtonma.gov /committees /tree.cfm.
• Dedicated a 4.5 inch Red Oak on the Battle Green on
September 22, 2012 for 300th anniversary celebration.
• Adopted a Tercentennial Tree medallion sales program
to promote planting 300 trees for Lexington's 300th
Anniversary.
• Made site and planting recommendations for Cumber-
land Farms reconstruction at 324 Marrett Road.
• Accepted $1,500 from the Garden Club for "planting a
diverse group of trees and the pruning of trees ".
• Obtained DigSafe approvals for trees to be planted.
Trustees of Public Trusts
Role: To administer, invest and disburse the funds of 121
trusts, plus two cemetery funds and two library funds be-
queathed or donated to the town for specific public purpos-
es. Since 1910, the Trustees purpose has been to encourage
and facilitate, giving locally by Lexington citizens. We help
donors with their giving today and enable their generosity
to continue after their lifetimes, supporting causes they care
about and solving concerns we can't now imagine. In this,
the 103RD year of the Trustees, we celebrate all that has
and will be accomplished by the foresight and generosity
of the donors.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen. Chair Alan Fields, David
Williams, and Susan McClements. Due to the growth of
the endowment, the Trustees established an investment
subcommittee to support our oversight. Louis Conrad III
and Adrian Jackson were appointed to this position.
HIGHLIGHTS:
The total market value of the 121 trusts, two cemetery
funds and the two library funds as of June 30, 2013 was
$11,289,256.
Trustees distributed a total of $350,673 to the following
specific areas of need:
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Wrote newspaper articles inviting residents to request
DPW to plant street or setback trees in front of their
houses.
• Addressed NSTAR's aggressive tree pruning.
• Tree City USA signs were installed on several entry streets.
Tree Committee: (L -R) James Wood,, jewel Ku jian, Jane Beswick (Friends ofTrees),
Gerald Paul, (Red Oak tree, Karen Longeteig John Frey, Ilnne Senning and Chris-
topher Filadoro.
All Purpose ............................ ............................... $15,986
Beautification ...................... ...............................
$168,068
Human Services ...................... ...............................
$9,383
Recognition ............................. ...............................
$7,153
Scholarship ......................... ...............................
$167,136
Perpetual Care ....................... ...............................
$90,273
Cary Memorial Library .................. ............................... 80
These trusts represent the love the donors and individuals
being honored have for Lexington and its citizens and their
wish to contribute to the Town's betterment. Knowing that
a trust is in perpetuity, that gifts will be used locally and are
tax deductible, is most satisfying to donors.
The Trustees of Public Trusts make giving easy and attrac-
tive, and make it easy to be philanthropic. Any person or
organization may create a named trust with a minimum
gift of $10,000. Additions may also be made to any existing
trust at any time. The Trustees can accept a wide variety of
assets and can accommodate a donor's financial and estate
planning objectives. Establishing a fund in the Trust is a
simple, quick and economical procedure. The Trustees take
care of all the necessary paperwork at no cost.
A brief description of each trust and a financial statement
follow. "Principal Balance" refers to the original gift and ad-
ditions plus realized capital gains. "Income Balance" refers
to unspent interest and dividends. Disbursements are the
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Trustees of Public Trusts continued from previous page
money disbursed in fiscal year 2012. This year one new fund flag pole located in the center of the Battle Green Common
was established; The Rick Abrams ACROSS Lexington of Lexington.
Fund by his family, friends and business associates. Disbursements ............................ ............................... $383
Principal balance .................... ............................... $23,893
Cary Memorial Library Funds Income balance ........................ ............................... $1,775
Cary Memorial Library Unrestricted Fund — Established Geneva M. Brown Fund— Established 1947. The income is
2007. The income to be used to purchase books and other to be used for improving and beautifying the common and
material for the library's collection. triangular parcel of land in front of the Masonic Temple.
Principal balance .............. ............................... $ 1,070,495 Principal balance.................... ............................... $21,014
Income balance ....................... ............................... $ 7,777 Income balance........................ ............................... $2,291
Cary Memorial Library Restricted Fund — Established Chiesa Farm Conservation LandTrust Fund— Established
2007. The income to be used to purchase books and other 2000. After notification three - quarters of the net annual in-
material in accord with the terms of the named funds which come may be spent for plantings, signage, maintenance proj-
comprise this fund. ects, and land acquisition of abutting land, to help preserve
Principal balance .................. ............................... $325,998 the character of the Chiesa farm conservation area.
Income balance ........................ ............................... $2,273 Disbursements......................... ............................... $1,358
Principal balance .................. ............................... $104,146
AllPurpose Funds Income balance ........................ ............................... $3,211
Fund for Lexington— Established 1995. The income to be Dunback Meadow Conservation Fund — Established
used in three areas: assisting those in need, beautification, 2000. Three- quarters of the net income may be used to help
and providing seed money for innovative ideas and projects. preserve the character of the Dunback Meadow conserva-
Donations can be earmarked for any of the three areas. tion area.
Disbursements ....................... ............................... $15,888 Income alancee........................ ..............................$ $,4 5
Principal balance .................. ............................... $116,395
Income balance ...................... ............................... $73,974 Jack and Betty Eddison Blossom Fund — Established
Genesis Community Fund — Established 1998, Three- 1993. Three- quarters of the annual net income to be used to
quarters of the income will be used for scholarships and help preserve the character and green spaces of Lexington
human services. and its Bikeway, through maintenance, new projects, and
Disbursement .......................... ............................... $3,580 the planting of flowers and trees
Principal balance .................... ............................... $71,611 Disbursements......................... ............................... $9,910
Income balance ........................... ............................... $435 Principal balance.................... ............................... $77,784
George L. Gilmore Fund — Established 1950. The income Income balance ........................ ............................... $7,631
to be used as the Trustees may from time to time vote; and Frederick L. Emery Fund — Established 1936. The income
if at any time special use arises to which in the opinion of is to be used by the Lexington Field and Garden Club for
the Selectmen the principal of said fund may be applied, the work of grading, grassing, and keeping in order grass
then it may be applied upon the vote of the Town Meeting. borders lying between sidewalks or footpaths and the drive -
Disbursements ............................................................. $98 ways on public streets; and in otherwise beautifying the
Principal balance .................... ............................... $95,423 public streets, ways, and places in said Town, preference be
Income balance ........................ ............................... $9,737 principal said objects in order stated.
........ ............................... $9,195
Civil Improvement/ Beautification Funds Income balance ........................... ............................... $775
Rick Abrams ACROSS Lexington Fund — Established Orin W. Fiske - Battle Green Fund — Established 1899.
2013. Three- quarters of the income may be used for im-
The income is to be used for the maintenance of the Lex-
ington Battle Green or the monuments erected thereon.
provements to the ACROSS Lexington System. principal balance ...................... ............................... $1,931
Principal balance .................... ............................... $11,546 Income balance............................. ............................... $40
Income balance ............................. ............................... $18
Charles E. French Colonial Cemetery Fund— Estab-
Battle Green Flag Pole Maintenance Fund — Established lish
2007. The income to provide for the perpetual care of the ed 1905. The annual income to be devoted to the care of
the older part of the cemetery in which repose the remains
of Rev. John Hancock and wife.
Trustees ®f Public Trusts continued from previous page
Disbursements ............................ ............................... $875
Principal balance .................... ............................... $22,258
Income balance ........................ ............................... $1,538
Angela/Jere Frick Conservation Land Fund— Estab-
lished 2012. Three- quarters of the annual net income to be
used by the Conservation Commission for planting, sig-
nage, maintenance or any other project that focuses on the
care and enhancement of conservation land.
Principal balance .................... ............................... $10,702
Income balance ........................... ............................... $276
Gordon/Souza Juniper Hill Fund — Established 1993.
Three- quarters of the annual net income shall be used to
help preserve the character of Juniper Hill Conservation
Land; such income may be spent for plantings, signs, main-
tenance projects, and land acquisition.
Principal balance .................... ............................... $60,617
Income balance ........................ ............................... $5,669
Hayden Woods Conservation Fund — Established 1998.
Three- quarters of the annual net income shall be used to
help preserve the character of the Hayden Woods conser-
vation land; such income may be used for plantings, signs,
maintenance projects and land acquisitions.
Disbursements ....................... ............................... $16,608
Principal balance .................... ............................... $55,460
Income balance ........................ ............................... $1,651
Hayes Fountain Fund — Established 1895. The income
is to be used for the perpetual care of the fountain and
grounds immediately around it.
Principal balance ...................... ............................... $5,647
Income balance ........................... ............................... $250
Richard and Jeanne Kirk Fund — Established 2000. Up to
three - quarters of the net income earned each year may be
used for the maintenance, support and improvement of the
Theresa and Roberta Lee Fitness /Nature Path.
Disbursements ..................... ............................... $124,505
Principal balance .................. ............................... $745,310
Income balance ........................ ............................... $7,008
Teresa and Roberta Lee Fitness Nature Path— Estab-
lished 1990. The income, and, if necessary, the principal, are
to be used by the Town of Lexington Recreation Commit-
tee through the Lincoln Park Committee for the work of
grading, planting, beautifying, and maintaining the Teresa
and Roberta Lee Fitness Nature Path.
Disbursements ......................... ............................... $7,908
Principal balance .................. ............................... $100,172
Income balance ........................ ............................... $2,270
Lexington Community Playground Fund — Established
1991. The income is to be used by the Lexington Recre-
ation Committee for the work of repairing and maintaining
the Lexington Community Playground.
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Principal balance .................... ............................... $12,573
Income balance ........................ ............................... $1,252
Lexington Nature Trust Fund — Established 1992. The
income and, if necessary, the principal, are to be used by
the Town of Lexington Conservation Commission for the
acquisition, promotion, and management of its properties.
Disbursements ......................... ............................... $1,510
Principal balance .................... ............................... $44,555
Income balance ........................ ............................... $1,923
Lexington Symphony / Trustees of Public Trusts Cen-
tennial Fund — Established 2010 by the Trustees of Public
Trusts in concert with the Lexington Symphony to cele-
brate the 100th anniversary of the Trustees of Public Trusts.
Three- quarters of the annual income may be paid to the
Lexington Symphony for general operating expenses, mu-
sician and staff compensation, facilities rental, marketing
and developmental expenses.
Principal balance .................... ............................... $25,205
Income balance ........................ ............................... $1,923
David G. & Joyce Miller Conservation Trust— Estab-
lished 2004. Up to three - quarters of the net income earned
shall be used, when requested by the Conservation Com-
mission, for the promotion, beautification and management
of the conservation land in Lexington.
Principal balance .................... ............................... $12,013
Income balance ........................ ............................... $1,324
Everet M. Mulliken Fund — Established 1948. The in-
come is to be used under the supervision of the proper town
authorities, for the care of Hastings Park.
Principal balance .................... ............................... $46,300
Income balance ........................ ............................... $3,946
Edith C. Redman Trust — Established 1928. The income
only is to be used and applied for the care and maintenance
of the Lexington Common; known as the "Battle Green."
Principal balance ...................... ............................... $3,417
Income balance ............................. ............................... $70
George O. Smith Fund — Established 1903. The income is
to be expended by the Field and Garden Club in setting
out and keeping in order shade and ornamental trees and
shrubs on the streets and highways in Lexington, or the
beautifying of unsightly places in the highways.
Principal balance ...................... ............................... $4,778
Income balance ............................. ............................... $98
George W. Taylor Flag Fund — Established 1931. The in-
come is to be used for the care, preservation, and replace-
ment of the flagpole on the Battle Green, or for the pur-
chase of new flags; any balance of income is to be used for
the care of Lexington Common.
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Principal balance ...................... ............................... $7,867 Disbursements......................... ............................... $2,008
Income balance ........................... ............................... $354 Principal balance.................... ............................... $45,457
George W. Taylor Tree Fund — Established 1931. The in- Income balance ........................ ............................... $2,773
come is to be used for the care, purchase and preservation Friends of the Lexington Council on Aging, Inc. —Es-
of trees for the adornment of the Town. tablished 1992. The income when requested, shall be used
Principal balance .................... ............................... $17,259 to provide programs and services to benefit older adults in
Income balance ........................ ............................... $1,887 Lexington. Principal may also be used for capital improve -
Albert Ball Tenney Memorial Fund — Established 1950. ments to the Senior Center.
The income is to be used to provide nightly illumination of Disbursement .......................... ............................... $5,008
the Lexington Minute Man statue. Principal balance .................. ............................... $324,159
Principal balance .................... ............................... $25,549 Income balance...................... ............................... $11,039
Income balance ........................ ............................... $2,891 Jonas Gammell Trust— Established 1873. The income is
William Tower Memorial Park Fund — Established 1913. to be used by the Board of Public Welfare and by two wom-
The income is to be applied by the Town for the care, main- en appointed annually for the purpose by the Selectmen in
tenance, and improvements of Tower Park. purchasing such luxuries or delicacies for the town poor,
Disbursements ......................... ............................... $5,008 wherever located, as are not usually furnished them, and
Principal balance .................. ............................... $129,108 shall tend to promote their health and comfort.
Income balance ........................ ............................... $6,166 Principal balance...................... ............................... $1,949
Willards Woods Conservation Fund — Established 2000. Income balance ............................. ............................... $39
Three- quarters of the income may be used for plantings, Jack and Sally Gardner Fund — Established 2000. Up to
signage, maintenance projects and land acquisition costs for three - quarters of the annual income may be used to support
the Willards Woods conservation area. activities endorsed by the Friends of the Council on Aging.
Principal balance ...................... ............................... $9,954 Disbursement .......................... ............................... $2,368
Income balance ........................... ............................... $745 Principal balance.................... ............................... $38,997
Income balance ........................... ............................... $821
Celebration Funds Elizabeth Bridge Gerry Fund — Established 1885. The in-
American Legion Celebrations Fund — Established 1982. come is to be distributed to the deserving poor of Lexing-
Three- quarters of the annual net income is to be used to- ton without distinction of sex or religion.
wards defraying the towns cost for the Patriot's Day, Me- Principal balance ...................... ............................... $8,223
Income balance ........................... ............................... $168
morial Day, and Veterans' Day celebrations.
Principal balance .................... ............................... $16,686 Harriet R. Gilmore Fund — Established 1892. The income
Income balance ........................... ............................... $844 is to be used for the benefit of poor people in Lexington.
Leroy S. Brown Fund — Established 1940. The income is Principal balance ...................... ............................... $4,413
to be used towards defraying the expense of an appropriate Income balance ............................. ............................... $90
and dignified celebration of the anniversary of the Battle of Lexington Human Services Fund — Established 1990 to
Lexington. be funded by transfers from other funds administered by
Principal balance .................... ............................... $18,890 the Trustees as well as private contributions, to provide
Income balance ........................... ............................... $890 funds for the Lexington Human Services Committee in its
mission to help individuals in need.
Principal balance .................... ............................... $17,237
Income balance ........................ ............................... $1,772
Human Services Funds
Beals Fund — Established 1891. The income is to be ex-
pended for the benefit of worthy, indigent, American -born
men and women over 60 years of age.
Principal balance .................... ............................... $10,171
Income balance ........................... ............................... $208
Bridge Charitable Fund — Established 1880. The income
is to be annually distributed among the deserving poor of
Lexington without distinction of sex or religion.
Recognition Funds
Matt Allen Memorial Fund — Established 1944 and rees-
tablished 2004 to be used by the Athletic Dept. of Lex-
ington High School for annual awards to boys who have
shown unusual faithfulness, effort and sportsmanship in
each of five major sports and also for a tablet to be kept in
the school as a record of these awards.
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Principal balance ...................... ............................... $8,445 Principal balance......................
Income balance ........................... ............................... $799 Income balance........................
Ellalou Dimmock Prize for Vocal Excellence Fund —Es-
tablished 1997 by The Lexington Council for the Arts. The
award recognizes a LHS student, selected by the LHS mu-
sic faculty, who demonstrates promising vocal ability and/
or promotes vocal musical performance in the community.
Disbursement ............................. ............................... $208
Principal balance ...................... ............................... $7,375
Income balance ........................... ............................... $252
Dan H. Fenn, Jr. Minuteman Fund — Established 1998.
Three- quarters of the annual net income is to be used to
fund a grant or award to an individual or group pursuing
the study of colonial history, primarily Lexington.
Disbursement ............................. ............................... $758
Principal balance .................... ............................... $19,821
Income balance ........................... ............................... $822
Charles E. Ferguson Youth Recognition Award Fund —
Established 1997 to fund monetary awards to the LHS
students receiving the Lexington Youth Award at each Pa-
triot's Day celebration. The recipients are selected by the
Youth Commission. The fund was established with moneys
left to the town by Charles E. Ferguson, Town Moderator
from 1949 -1969.
Disbursement ............................. ............................... $508
Principal balance .................... ............................... $17,951
Income balance ........................... ............................... $170
Paul Foley Leadership Fund — Established 1990. This
award is made periodically to a member of the administra-
tion, faculty, staff, or a volunteer in the Lexington Public
School System to recognize and reward his /her outstand-
ing leadership in facilitating a team approach to meeting
the educational needs of students, individually or as a group.
Principal balance ...................... ............................... $6,888
Income balance ........................... ............................... $135
Alice Hinkle- Prince EstabrookAward Fund — Established
2004 to place and maintain a physical memorial honoring
Prince Estabrook, the African- American soldier and slave
who fought as a Patriot on the Battle Green and to fund pe-
riodically the Alice Hinkle- Prince Estabrook Award.
Principal balance ...................... ............................... $9,415
Income balance ........................... ............................... $761
Lexington Education Foundation Fund — Established
1989 to promote sound, innovative approaches to enhance
excellence in education by funding projects in areas of cre-
ative program development, innovative materials, and in-
structional resource.
........ $19,512
.......... $1,419
Lexington High School Music Endowment Fund —Es-
tablished 2006. 75% of the income will be distributed by
FOLMADS to the LHS Music Dept. to be used at the
discretion of the faculty to benefit the students.
Disbursements ......................... ............................... $1,358
Principal balance .................... ............................... $64,513
Income balance ........................ ............................... $1,862
Millennium Arts Fund — Established 2000. Three -quar-
ters of the net income shall be paid from time to time to the
LEF to fund a grant as appropriate.
Principal balance .................... ............................... $10,732
Income balance ........................... ............................... $485
Jacquelyn R. Smith Memorial Internship Fund— Estab-
lished 1993. Three- quarters of the annual net income is to
be used to help professionals gain valuable work experience
and explore career options within local government.
Disbursements ......................... ............................... $3,816
Principal balance .................. ............................... $152,048
Income balance ........................ ............................... $7,053
S. Lawrence Whipple History Fund — Established 1996
by his many friends in honor of "Larry" Whipple. The prize
will be awarded to a Lexington resident currently attend-
ing a public or private secondary school or college who has
demonstrated a genuine affinity for this community and has
made a significant contribution to a better understanding of
Lexington's past.
Disbursements ............................ ............................... $508
Principal balance .................... ............................... $22,461
Income balance ........................... ............................... $389
Scholarship Funds
Sangwook Ahn Memorial Scholarship Fund— Estab-
lished 1998. Three- quarters of the annual net income is to
be awarded to a Lexington High School senior whose life
encompasses a joyful display of zest, a respect for all, a striv-
ing for excellence, and service towards others.
Disbursements ......................... ............................... $1,008
Principal balance .................... ............................... $28,346
Income balance ........................... ............................... $939
Charles D. Aker Family Memorial Scholarship Fund —
Established 1998. Three- quarters of the annual net income
to be awarded to a Lexington High School senior who must
have held a responsible position on a sports team (other
than a player) for at least two years.
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Disbursements ............................ ............................... $150 ployee who have graduated from either Lexington High
Principal balance ...................... ............................... $8,973 School or Minuteman Regional High School.
Income balance ............................... ............................... 88
Bass DiDomenico Scholarship Fund — Established 2002.
An award is to be made each year to a graduate of LHS who
plans to major in music or music education.
Disbursement .......................... ............................... $3,008
Principal balance .................... ............................... $30,624
Income balance ........................... ............................... $947
Bathon Family Scholarship Fund — Established 2006.
Three- quarters of the annual income is to be used to fund a
scholarship(s) to a Lexington resident who graduates from
LHS, Minuteman Tech or Lexington Christian Academy.
Recipients must have strong technical skills and attend Vil-
lanova Univ. or a post secondary school in the N.E. states.
Disbursement .......................... ............................... $2,000
Principal balance ...................... ............................... $5,497
Income balance ........................... ............................... $291
Hallie C. Blake Fund — Established 1920. The income is to
be used annually in cash prizes, for example a scholarship
to two seniors (a boy and a girl) of Lexington High School,
who by example and influence have shown the highest qual-
ities of leadership, conduct, and character and who possess,
in the largest measure, the good will of the student body.
Principal balance ...................... ............................... $9,343
Income balance ............................... ............................... 88
B O L T— Established 2000. Three- quarters of the annual
income is to fund scholarships for graduating LHS students
who have been on either the boys or girls the track teams.
Disbursements ............................ ............................... $250
Principal balance ...................... ............................... $6,973
Income balance ........................... ............................... $416
Anne E. Borghesani Memorial Prize — Established 1990.
Three- quarters of the annual net income is to be awarded to
a woman in the senior class of Lexington High School who
has demonstrated a commitment to the community.
Disbursements ......................... ............................... $4,015
Principal balance .................. ............................... $101,329
Income balance ........................... ............................... $142
Pauline Briggs Memorial Scholarship Fund— Estab-
lished 2004. Three- quarters of the income may be used to
fund a need -based scholarship to graduates of Minuteman
Regional High School.
Disbursements ......................... ............................... $1,250
Principal balance .................... ............................... $28,497
Income balance ........................... ............................... $180
James Cataldo Scholarship Fund — Established 2005.
Three- quarters of the income may be used to fund need -
based scholarships to children of a Lexington Town Em-
Disbursement............................. ............................... $330
Principal balance .................... ............................... $11,924
Income balance ............................. ............................... $72
Robert and Edith Cataldo Family Scholarship Fund in
Memory of Jerie Cataldo DeAngelis— Established 2004.
Up to three - quarters of the set income shall fund scholar-
ships for a graduate of Lexington High School who dem-
onstrates financial need and is committed to teaching, esp.
those with learning disabilities.
Disbursement.......................... ............................... $2,000
Principal balance .................... ............................... $36,758
Income balance ........................... ............................... $221
Robert Parker Clapp Fund — Established 1936. Income is
to provide two prizes for pupils of Lexington High School,
one for excellence in speaking and the other for excellence
in composition, or for scholarships.
Principal balance ...................... ............................... $2,659
Income balance ............................... ............................... 83
Bettie Clarke Scholarship Fund— Established 1993.
Three- quarters of the annual net income to be awarded to
a Lexington senior at Lexington High School or Minute-
man Regional High School, who joyously, intelligently and
creatively participates in community public service, and has
demonstrated a respect or all points of view.
Disbursements ......................... ............................... $1,008
Principal balance .................... ............................... $22,068
Income balance ........................... ............................... $982
Norman P. Cohen Scholarship Fund — Established 2002.
Three- quarters of the annual net income is to be awarded to
a Lexington resident who is a graduate of either Lexington
High School or Minuteman Regional High School and has
shown evidence of financial need.
Disbursement............................. ............................... $375
Principal balance .................... ............................... $11,637
Income balance ............................. ............................... $71
Millerd Chandler Crocker Family Scholarship— Estab-
lished 1973. Three- quarters of the annual net income is to be
awarded to a Lexington High School senior, preferably one
who graduated from Bridge School, has financial need, loves
family, and is involved in community and school activities.
Principal balance ...................... ............................... $8,362
Income balance ............................. ............................... $11
Nan and Ray Culler Scholarship Fund — Established
1998. Three- quarters of the annual net income is to be
awarded to graduating senior(s) who are residents of Lex-
ington, and who have participated in community public
service, including volunteer activities in town.
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Disbursement .......................... ............................... $2,298 a scholarship) to be distributed to pupils in the senior high
Principal balance .................... ............................... $61,998 school for the best scholarship.
Income balance ........................... ............................... $376 Principal balance...................... ............................... $7,726
Scott Davidson Family Scholarship Fund— Established Income balance ............................... ............................... 87
2008. Three- quarters of the annual net income is to be Nancy Gordon Memorial Scholarship Fund— Estab-
awarded to a graduate of LHS who plans to attend a post lished 2002. Three- quarters of the annual net income shall
secondary accredited school/college; who had a keen curios- be awarded to a graduate of either Lexington High School
ity about science, history or music and who has made a posi- or Minuteman Regional High School who demonstrates
tive contribution to his or her community, family and friends. financial need and is going to pursue a degree in education.
Principal Balance ..................... ............................... $9,736 Principal balance...................... ............................... $6,926
Income balance ............................. ............................... $11 Income balance........................... ............................... $294
The Dean /Hughsted Scholarship Fund — Established Mary P. Grace Scholarship Fund — Established 1998. Three -
2012 to fund scholarships for graduates with financial need, quarters of the annual net income is to fund scholarships.
who are planning to further their education at an accredited Disbursement ............................. ............................... $385
junior or community college; a college or university. Principal balance .................... ............................... $14,123
Principal balance ...................... ............................... $6,535 Income balance............................. ............................... $86
Income balance ............................... ............................... 85 Harrington Memorial Fund —To be used by the School Com-
June Denk Fund — Established 1994. Three- quarters of the mittee of Lexington to provide scholarships for needy children.
annual net income is to be used to award a scholarship and Disbursement .......................... ............................... $2,016
book selected by the Principal of Lexington High School to Principal balance .................... ............................... $72,530
a graduating senior who either volunteered in the Student Income balance ........................... ............................... $436
Library or made extensive use of the Student Library. Heritage Scholarship Fund — Established 1999. Three -
Disbursement .......................... ............................... $1,470 quarters of the annual net income is to be awarded to a
Principal balance .................... ............................... $54,263 Lexington High School graduate(s) who is a resident of
Income balance ........................... ............................... $329 Lexington, has demonstrated financial need and has done
Earl and Elsie Dooks Scholarship Fund — Estab- his or her work conscientiously while not necessarily being
lished 2000. Three- quarters of the income shall fund a in the top ten percent of the class.
scholarship(s) to a Lexington High School graduate who is Disbursement .......................... ............................... $5,670
planning to study and enter the field of teaching. Principal balance .................. ............................... $187,302
Disbursement ............................. ............................... $373 Income balance........................ ............................... $1,084
Principal balance .................... ............................... $12,050 Jacqueline Toye Hoiriis Scholarship Fund — Established
Income balance ............................. ............................... $73 2001. Three- quarters of the annual net income is to be
Mickey Finn Scholarship Fund — Established 1996 by awarded annually to a Lexington High School or Minute -
the family and friends of Mickey Finn who was a Presi- man Regional High School graduate, who is a resident of
dent of the Lexington Little League, a coach, and mentor Lexington, has been a member of the Haydenette Preci-
of many Lexington youth. The scholarship is to be awarded sion Skating Team, and has been accepted at a college or
to a graduating senior who participated in Lexington Little university.
League or Girls' Softball. Disbursement ............................. ............................... $373
Disbursement ............................. ............................... $334 Principal balance.................... ............................... $11,644
Principal balance .................... ............................... $12,117 Income balance............................. ............................... $71
Income balance ............................. ............................... $73 Richard Isenberg Scholarship Fund — Established 1986.
William P. and Wilma `Billie" Q. Fitzgerald Scholarship Three- quarters of the annual net income is to be awarded
Fund — Established 1998 To be awarded to a Lexington annually to a member of the junior or senior class of Lex-
High School senior who has shown positive growth in his ington High School who has demonstrated excellence in
or her athletic abilities and is recognized as a good person. sports writing.
Disbursement ............................. ............................... $730 Disbursement ............................. ............................... $807
Principal balance .................... ............................... $26,568 Principal balance.................... ............................... $31,494
Income balance ........................... ............................... $161 Income balance........................... ............................... $181
Charles E. French Medal Fund — Established 1905. The George E. Jansen Scholarship Fund — Established 2005.
income is to be used annually to purchase silver medals (or Three- quarters of the income may be used to fund need-
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based scholarships to graduate of Minuteman Regional senior class of Lexington High School who are going to
High School. college.
Principal balance ...................... ............................... $7,564 Disbursement $490
............................. ...............................
Income balance ............................... ............................... 86 Principal balance.................... ............................... $17,817
Gladys & Arthur Katz Scholarship— Established 2005. Income balance ........................... ............................... $108
Three- quarters of the income may be used to fund need -
based scholarships to graduate of Lexington High School
or Minuteman Regional High School.
Principal balance ...................... ............................... $7,965
Income balance ............................... ............................... 87
LHS Class of 1938 — Established 1998. Three- quarters of
the annual net income is to be awarded annually to two
seniors of LHS, (a boy and a girl) with financial need who
have shown high quality of leadership and character.
Disbursement ............................. ............................... $362
Principal balance .................... ............................... $11,248
Income balance ............................. ............................... $68
LHS Class of 1953 /June Wilson Kennedy Fund— Estab-
lished 2000. Beginning in 2003 three - quarters of the annu-
al net income shall be awarded to a student who has dem-
onstrated financial need and worked conscientiously and to
the best of his or her ability without necessarily achieving a
high level of academic standing.
Disbursement .......................... ............................... $2,984
Principal balance .................. ............................... $111,461
Income balance ........................... ............................... $672
Lexington High School Class of 1954 /Lawrence G.
Movsessian Memorial Scholarship Fund — Established
2000. Up to three - quarters of the income shall fund need -
based scholarships to graduates of Lexington High School.
Disbursement ............................. ............................... $657
Principal balance .................... ............................... $20,492
Income balance ........................... ............................... $124
Lexington High School Class of 1976 Fund — Established
2006. Three- quarters of the income shall fund a scholarship
to a graduate of LHS who contributed to the well being of
the town on who served in a leadership role.
Disbursement ............................. ............................... $250
Principal balance ...................... ............................... $6,686
Income balance ............................... ............................... $8
Lexington High School Class of 1996 Scholarship
Fund — Established 1996. Three- quarters of the income
may be used to fund need -based scholarships to graduates
of Lexington High School.
Principal balance ...................... ............................... $6,925
Income balance ............................... ............................... $9
Lexington Outlook Club /Bessie and Gabriel Baker
Scholarship Fund — Established 1989. Three- quarters of
the annual net income is to be awarded to women in the
Lexington Outlook Club Scholarship Fund— Estab-
lished 1902. Three- quarters of the annual net income is to
be awarded to women in the senior class of Lexington High
School who are going to college.
Disbursement............................. ............................... $699
Principal balance .................... ............................... $21,820
Income balance ........................... ............................... $132
Lexington Outlook Club /Maxine Francis Warnecke
Scholarship Fund — Established 1986. Three- quarters of
the annual net income is to be awarded to women in the
senior class of Lexington High School who are going to
junior college or college, who need financial assistance, and
who have made a commitment to pursue a career in medi-
cine or science.
Disbursement.......................... ............................... $8,408
Principal balance .................. ............................... $262,192
Income balance ........................ ............................... $1,580
Lexington PTA Council Scholarship Fund — Established
1956 to give financial awards to deserving Lexington stu-
dents to be applied to the cost of their post- secondary un-
dergraduate education.
Disbursements ..................... ............................... $152,788
Principal balance .................. ............................... $244,783
Income balance .................... ............................... $136,110
Lexington Police Children's Scholarship Fund —Es-
tablished 2000. Three- quarters of the income is to fund
scholarship(s) for children of currently active Lexington
Police officers.
Principal balance ...................... ............................... $9,346
Income balance ........................ ............................... $2,581
Lexington Police Scholarship Fund — Established 2000.
Three- quarters of the income may be used to fund need
based scholarship(s) to a graduate(s) of Lexington High
School, preferably those planning to enter the field of law
enforcement.
Disbursements ............................ ............................... $500
Principal balance .................... ............................... $12,258
Income balance ........................... ............................... $425
Christine Martin Scholarship Fund — Established 1999.
Three- quarters of the annual net income is to be awarded
to a senior at Lexington High School who plans to pursue a
career working with children and has a history of volunteer
work and /or has been active in the fight to prevent drinking
and driving.
Trustees of Public Trusts continued from previous page
Disbursements ......................... ............................... $1,215
Principal balance .................... ............................... $26,404
Income balance ........................... ............................... $402
Carolyn M. McCabe Memorial Scholarship Fund —Es-
tablished 1986. Three- quarters of the annual net income is
to be awarded to a woman in the senior class of Lexington
High School who was a varsity athlete and who demon-
strated aspects of Carolyns character, i.e. good sportsman-
ship, inspired competition, spirit and fun. Nominations
must be made by a teammate or coach.
Disbursement.......................... ............................... $1,008
Principal balance .................... ............................... $46,358
Income balance ........................ ............................... $1,785
Arlene and Claire McDonough Memorial Scholarship
Fund — Established 2010 to be awarded to a graduate of
Lexington High School planning to go into the field of
education and has evidenced financial need.
Disbursement............................. ............................... $780
Principal balance .................... ............................... $29,196
Income balance .......................... ............................... $ 149
Robert & Mary McNamara Family Scholarship Fund in
Memory of Edward Joseph McNamara, Jr.— Established
2004. Three- quarters of the income may be used to fund
need based scholarships to a graduate of Lexington High
School who was a member of the football team and a resi-
dent of Lexington.
Disbursement.......................... ............................... $2,847
Principal balance ...................... ............................... $7,291
Income balance ............................. ............................... $45
Leo P. McSweeney Scholarship Fund — Established 2004
to fund scholarships to a graduate of LHS, be a current
resident of Lexington and have demonstrated communi-
ty involvement and preferably is a direct descendent of an
elected Town official preferably a Selectman. Up to 3/ of the
annual net income may be spent.
Principal balance ...................... ............................... $9,750
Income balance ........................... ............................... $512
Srinivasu Meka Scholarship Fund — Established 1996 by
the family and friends of Srinivasu Meka, a member of the
LHS Class of 1991 who died in 1994. The recipient must
have at least a 3.0 average, have been involved in student
council or sports, and is planning to attend a 4 -year college
or university.
Disbursements ......................... ............................... $1,565
Principal balance .................... ............................... $29,905
Income balance ........................... ............................... $263
Dominic and Assunta Modoono Family Scholarship
Fund— Established 2000. Up to three - quarters of the in-
come earned shall fund scholarship(s) on a need -based basis
to graduate(s) of Lexington High School or Minuteman Re-
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gional High School. Recipients should have selflessly, enthu-
siastically, and creatively served their school and community.
Disbursement ........................ ............................... $24,645
Principal balance .................. ............................... $763,999
Income balance ........................ ............................... $4,824
James H. Nolan, Jr. Scholarship Fund— Established 2011 to
be awarded to a female graduate of Lexington High School.
Principal balance ...................... ............................... $5,382
Income balance ............................... ............................... $5
Amanda Payson Scholarship Fund— Established 1933.
Three- quarters of the annual net income shall be awarded to
female graduates of LHS who demonstrates financial need.
Disbursement ........................ ............................... $11,130
Principal balance .................. ............................... $346,022
Income balance ........................ ............................... $2,085
Virginia M. Powers Scholarship Fund — Established 1995.
Three- quarters of the annual net income is to be awarded to
a woman student with financial need who evidences a seri-
ousness of purpose, a clear sense on responsibility, coupled
with humility and respect for others.
Disbursement............................. ............................... $556
Principal balance .................... ............................... $17,343
Income balance ........................... ............................... $105
Elsa W. Regestein Award Fund — Established 1933 by
Marcia Dane. The income to be used for awards to a mem-
ber of the senior class of the Lexington High School who
has done school work conscientiously and creditably and
who, in the judgment of the faculty, deserves public com-
mendation for carrying on at the same time, either in or out
of school, a worthwhile activity or employment which has
not been given other recognition.
Principal balance ...................... ............................... $4,605
Income balance ............................... ............................... 83
Morton L. Salter Scholarship Fund — Established 2000. Three -
quarters of the income shall fund need -based scholarships.
Disbursement ........................ ............................... $18,274
Principal balance .................. ............................... $105,598
Income balance ........................... ............................... $640
Dorothea Schmidt -Penta Memorial Scholarship
Fund — Established 1980. Three- quarters of the income to
be awarded to a Lexington High School senior planning to
enter the field of health service.
Principal balance ...................... ............................... $8,454
Income balance ............................... ............................... 86
Mary and August Schumacher Fund — Established 1988.
Three- quarters of the income is to be used annually to fund
two scholarships, of equal value, to seniors at Lexington
High School who have been accepted to an accredited col-
lege, have worked diligently on academic studies while per-
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Trustees ®f Public Trusts continued from previous page
haps not being in the top ten percent of the class, and who Principal balance .................... ............................... $11,895
have a need for funds to obtain a college education. Income balance ........................... ............................... $452
Disbursement .......................... ............................... $3,377 Ellen A. Stone Fund — Established 1890. The accrued in-
Principal balance .................. ............................... $105,123 terest to be paid to the school committee who are to employ
Income balance ........................... ............................... $633 it in aiding needy and deserving young women of Lexing-
Paul A. Serben Scholarship Fund — Established 1982 to ton in obtaining a higher education.
be awarded to a graduate of Lexington High School who Principal balance ...................... ............................... $9,239
is an all around scholar, a definite achiever, well rounded, Income balance ............................... ............................... 87
worked to earn money for college and could be called "an Steven Teitelbaum Memorial Scholarship Fund— Estab-
unsung hero'. lished 2000. Three- quarters of the annual net income to be
Disbursement ............................. ............................... $758 awarded to a male senior, graduating from LHS planning
Principal balance .................... ............................... $34,341 to attend a two or four yeas college or university, and plan -
Income balance ........................ ............................... $1,523 ning to participate in post High School athletics. Recipi-
Foster Sherburne and Tenney Sherburne Fund — Estab- ent must have been a member of varsity athletic teams in
lished 1956. The net income from said fund is to be award- at least two different sports, one of which must have been
ed annually to assist in the education of deserving young football or hockey.
men or women living in Lexington. Disbursements ............................ ............................... $508
Disbursement .......................... ............................... $1,241 Principal balance.................... ............................... $26,208
Principal balance .................... ............................... $38,740 Income balance........................ ............................... $1,227
Income balance ........................... ............................... $234 Richard S. Townsend Scholarship Fund — Established
Shire Scholarship Fund — Established 2009. Three -guar- 1997 to fund scholarships for male graduates of Lexington
ters of the income shall fund a scholarship to be given to High School who have financial needs.
a graduate of Lexington High School or Minuteman Re- Principal balance ...................... ............................... $6,877
gional Technical School. Recipient must be a resident of Income balance ............................... ............................... 86
Lexington, and be a major in or planning to major in one Michael Wagner Education Fund — Established 1999.
of the Life Sciences. Three- quarters of the annual net income shall be awarded
Principal balance ...................... ............................... $6,252 to a student at Lexington High School who has done much
Income balance ............................... ............................... 85 to promote the art of technology in the classroom, or has
George O. Smith Scholarship Fund — Established 1905 aided others in the system to effectively utilize computer
to be used for "furnishing of a technical education to gradu- technology.
ates of the high school in Lexington, who were born in that Disbursement ............................. ............................... $304
town." The scholarship has been modified to those whose Principal balance .................... ............................... $11,222
parents were living in Lexington at time of birth and fields Income balance ............................. ............................... $68
of study broadened to engineering, physical science or re- Charles Lyman Weld Fund — Established 1946. The entire
lated fields. fund, both principal and income are available upon a vote
Disbursement ........................ ............................... $12,289 of the town, for educational purposes, a chapel at Westview
Principal balance .................. ............................... $427,525 Cemetery, or scholarships.
Income balance ........................ ............................... $2,564 Disbursement ............................. ............................... $440
Mary Sorenson Memorial Fund — Established 1969. Principal balance .................... ............................... $15,344
Three- quarters of the annual net income to be awarded to Income balance ............................. ............................... $92
graduating seniors in need of financial assistance. Edward & Virginia Williams Scholarship Fund —Es-
Principal balance ...................... ............................... $9,167 tablished 2002. Up to three - quarters of the income earned
Income balance ............................... ............................... 87 shall fund need based scholarship to students who have
J. Stavenhagen Family Scholarship Fund — Established worked diligently and demonstrated excellent community
2000. Up to three - quarters of the income earned shall fund involvement and/or service.
need based scholarship(s) to student(s) who have worked Disbursement .......................... ............................... $1,800
conscientiously to the best of their ability without necessar- Principal balance .................... ............................... $61,291
ily achieving high academic standing. Income balance ............................. ............................... $65
Alan B. Wilson Memorial Scholarship Fund— Estab-
lished 2008. Three- quarters of the annual net income is to
Trustees of Public Trusts continued from previous page
be used to award a scholarship to a graduate of Lexington
High School or Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical
School. Recipient must be a resident of Lexington, must
demonstrate financial need and will attend a one or two
year technical program school.
Disbursement .......................... ............................... $1,909
Principal balance .................... ............................... $60,112
Income balance ........................... ............................... $362
Edwin B. Worthen Family Scholarship Fund— Estab-
lished 2010. Shall be awarded to a graduate (s) of Lexing-
ton High School who must evidence financial need, have
demonstrated an interest in Lexington History by perform-
ing community services work for the Lexington Historical
Society or for the town for at least two years.
Disbursement .......................... ............................... $1,773
Principal balance .................... ............................... $55,321
Income balance ........................... ............................... $334
Sevag Yazijian Memorial Scholarship Fund— Estab-
lished 1995. Three-quarters of the annual net income is to
be awarded to a Lexington High School senior planning
to become a physician, who has demonstrated consistent
Water and Sewer Abatement Board
ROLE: To review applications from ratepayers for abate-
ment or adjustment of water /sewer charges due to disputes,
hardship or error and make recommendations to the Board
of Selectmen on abatements to be granted.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen for staggered 3 -year terms:
Chair Loren Wood, Maria Constantinides, and Jim Osten.
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academic improvement, possessed aspects of Sevag's easy-
going personality, is dedicated to family, friends and com-
munity, evidences a desire to see others happy, and shows
pride in an ethnic heritage.
Principal balance ...................... ............................... $9,757
Income balance ............................... ............................... 88
Cemetery Funds
Monroe Cemetery Fund — Income is to be used in the
maintenance of Monroe Cemetery.
Disbursement ..................................... ...............................
$11, 438 ............................................... ...............................
Principal balance .................. ............................... $371,156
Income balance ........................ ............................... $4,595
Westview Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund — Income is to
be used in the maintenance of Westview Cemetery.
Disbursement ........................ ............................... $78,835
Principal balance ............... ............................... $2,561,936
Income balance ...................... ............................... $37,868
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Held 11 meetings to review and act upon staff recom-
mendations regarding 237 applications for adjustments
and abatements to water and sewer bills.
• Heard 10 appeals of determinations made by the Abate-
ment Board.
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Youth Commission
ROLE: To plan, promote and participate in community
service and educational activities for and with Lexington's
youth and teens; serve as youth leaders and role models for
the community; communicate current issues to town of-
ficials; take action in community projects that enhance the
quality of life in the Lexington community; provide an op-
portunity for teens to serve as positive role models in the
community; and develop leadership skills for our future
community leaders.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: Chair Douglas Lucen-
te, Adult Advisors: Sean Maloney, Shannon DeGuglielmo,
Karen Duperey, Debbie Hankins and Jenna Busa.
APPOINTED by Lexington Youth Committee (LYC) Chair:
President Abby Grant, Vice President Sara Lehman, Sec-
retary Janelle Franklin, Team Captain Joslyn Battite, Team
Captain Sara Fopiano, Team Captain Eva Goldfinger,
Team Captain Christopher Grant, Team Captain James
Laurenzi, Carolyn Avery, Michael Barry, Becca Denning,
Jackie Denning, Annie Douvas, Jake Douvas, Lindsay Ste-
venson, Gillian Goolkasian, Jillian Jandl, James McLaugh-
lin, Shaun McLaughlin, Natalia Pronchick, Andrew Wang,
Mariel Winton, Thomas Wood, Elizabeth Coons, Scott
Cunningham, Caitlyn Dooley, Emilia Fusco, Nic Fusco,
Lee Katz, Jack McCullough, John Lahiff, Ben Liebeskind,
Andrea Michelson, John Mullen, Mark Solomon and Ash-
ley Walsh.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Cared for the LYC Island located at the end of Park
Drive and by planting flowers and doing the spring and
fall clean -up.
• Sold candy to raise funds to donate to the Lexington
Food Pantry.
• Delivered Thanksgiving turkey dinners to Lexington
families in need.
• Held December holiday fundraiser for children of need
in Lexington.
• Served COA Holiday Dinners in February and December.
• Helped decorate the Town center for Halloween.
• Held a used book drive to assist the Cotting School in
their program needs.
• Worked with the students from the Cotting School on
creating "Party in a Box" kits for local homeless children
and families.
• Created the official Town of Lexington Float for the
300th Anniversary Patriots Day Parade. The Float
theme was "Farming to Freedom to Family" represent-
ing the three centuries of the Town of Lexington.
• Coordinated the Outstanding Youth Award.
Official 300th Anniversary Parade Float Patriots Day 2013 created by the Lexing-
ton Youth Commission.
Appendix: Comptroller Schedule of Appropriations -June 30th, 2013
Account
Revised Budget
Expended
Encumbrances
Total Expended
Balance
Education
School
Personal Services & Expenses
$76,628,356
$73,268,265
$1,659,125
$74,927,390
$1,700,966
Minuteman
$1,407,979
$1,407,979
$-
$1,407,979
$_
Sub-Total Education
$78,036,335
$74,676,244
$1,659,125
$76,335,369
$1,700,966
Shared Expenses
Contributory Retirement
$5,205,537
$5,124,696
$5,124,696
$80,841
Noncontributory Retirement
$12,400
$12,697
$12,697
$(297)
State Assessment & Charges
$813,255
$799,342
$799,342
$13,913
Employee Benefits
$23,144,558
$21,635,504
$21,635,504
$1,509,054
Unemployment
$290,000
$99,558
$3,600
$103,158
$186,842
Workers Compensation*
$608,333
$511,139
$269,138
$780,277
$(171,944)
Property and Liability Insurance
$653,985
$653,614
$653,614
$371
Uninsured Losses*
$125,000
$46,394
$354,925
$401,319
$(276,319)
Sub -Total Employee Benefits
$30,853,068
$28,882,943
$627,663
$29,510,606
$1,342,462
Debt Service
Principal
$10,966,267
$9,441,908
$9,441,908
$1,524,358
Interest
$695,716
$2,161,936
$2,161,936
$(1,466,220)
Interest Short Term
$206,441
$219,344
$219,344
$(12,903)
Sub -Total Debt Service
$11,868,424
$11,823,188
$-
$11,823,188
$45,236
Reserve Fund
Expenses
$689,650
$-
$-
$-
$689,650
Sub -Total Reserve
$689,650
$-
$-
$-
$689,650
Public Facilities
Personal Services - School
$2,956,545
$2,984,455
$2,984,455
$(27,910)
Personal Services -Town
$415,028
$361,728
$361,728
$53,300
Personal Services - Admin
$840,380
$864,079
$864,079
$(23,699)
Expenses - School
$3,875,573
$3,670,614
$184,472
$3,855,086
$20,487
Expenses - Town
$1,208,714
$1,180,709
$20,060
$1,200,769
$7,945
Expenses - Admin
$76,800
$77,805
$77,805
$(1,005)
Sub -Total Public Facilities
$9,373,040
$9,139,390
$204,532
$9,343,922
$29,118
Public Works
DPW Administration
Personal Services
$492,847
$504,247
$504,247
$(11,400)
Expenses
$29,899
$22,034
$400
$22,434
$7,465
Engineering
Personal Services
$497,186
$499,567
$499,567
$(2,381)
Expenses
$80,056
$44,786
$14,000
$58,786
$21,270
Street Lighting
Personal Services
$8,850
$16,940
$16,940
$(8,090)
Expenses
$355,399
$349,663
$8,522
$358,186
$(2,787)
Highway
Personal Services
$671,326
$648,524
$648,524
$22,802
Expenses
$441,436
$408,590
$27,048
$435,637
$5,798
Road Machinery
Personal Services
$212,488
$208,566
$208,566
$3,922
Expenses
$531,444
$468,264
$43,706
$511,970
$19,474
Snow Removal
Personal Services
$508,889
$508,889
$508,889
$_
Expenses
$939,210
$939,210
$939,210
$_
Parks
Personal Services
$707,649
$691,219
$691,219
$16,430
Expenses
$179,251
$176,862
$3,491
$180,353
$(1,102)
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Appendix: Comptroller Schedule ®f Aour®uriati®ns continued from previous naae
Account
Revised Budget
Expended
Encumbrances
Total Expended
Balance
Public Works, concluded
Forestry
Personal Services
$212,513
$193,973
$193,973
$18,540
Expenses
$73,271
$71,929
$71,929
$1,342
Cemetery
Personal Services
$224,827
$217,499
$217,499
$7,328
Expenses
$51,519
$51,132
$1,680
$52,812
$(1,293)
Refuse Collection
Expenses
$744,290
$744,290
$744,290
$-
Recycling
Personal Services
$-
$-
Expenses
$810,770
$801,984
$801,984
$8,786
Refuse Disposal
Expenses
$563,375
$567,485
$567,485
$(4,110)
10/29/12 Storm
Personal Services
$33,743
$33,743
$(33,743)
Expenses
$200,000
$104,410
$104,410
$95,590
Lexpress
Personal Services
$1,342
$1,342
$(1,342)
Expenses
$-
$-
Parking Lot Maintenance
Personal Services
$(1)
$-
$(1)
Expenses
$-
$-
Sub-Total Public Works
$8,536,494
$8,275,148
$98,847
$8,373,995
$162,499
Law Enforcement
Police
Personal Services
$4,802,586
$4,779,480
$16,276
$4,795,756
$6,830
Expenses
$595,408
$594,544
$858
$595,402
$6
Parking Meter Maintenance
Personal Services
$-
$-
Expenses
$-
$-
Dispatch
Personal Services
$533,950
$506,070
$3,865
$509,935
$24,015
Expenses
$47,325
$45,824
$1,500
$47,324
$1
Dog Officer
Personal Services
$27,245
$28,064
$28,064
$(819)
Expenses
$4,369
$4,368
$4,368
$1
Sub -Total Police
$6,010,883
$5,958,350
$22,498
$5,980,849
$30,034
Fire & Rescue
Personal Services
$5,065,883
$5,059,117
$5,059,117
$6,766
Expenses
$618,477
$466,560
$15,365
$481,925
$136,552
Sub -Total Fire
$5,684,360
$5,525,677
$15,365
$5,541,042
$143,318
Library
Personal Services
$1,803,785
$1,777,551
$1,777,551
$26,234
Expenses
$251,839
$245,488
$5,152
$250,640
$1,199
Sub -Total Library
$2,055,624
$2,023,039
$5,152
$2,028,191
$27,433
Human Services
Council on Aging
Personal Services
$157,138
$150,180
$150,180
$6,958
Expenses
$32,975
$26,910
$26,910
$6,065
Council on Aging - Recreation
Personal Services
$7,120
$6,799
$6,799
$321
Expenses
$10,400
$10,064
$10,064
$336
Appendix: (om troller Schedule of Appropriations (onflnued from orevious Dane
Account
Revised Budget
Expended
Encumbrances
Total Expended
Balance
Human Services, concluded
Transport Service
Personal Services
$70,143
$68,372
$-
$1,771
Expenses
$484,767
$416,717
$60,101
$476,818
$7,949
Human Service &Vet Admin
Personal Services
$107,880
$101,816
$101,816
$6,064
Expenses
$132,300
$92,109
$1,500
$93,609
$38,691
Services for Youth
Personal Services
$68,692
$8,063
$8,063
$60,629
Expenses
$4,250
$1,941
$1,941
$2,309
Elder Services
Personal Services
$77,664
$75,991
$75,991
$1,673
Expenses
$14,900
$11,142
$11,142
$3,758
Developmentally Disabled
Expenses
$15,000
$8,389
$8,389
$6,611
Sub -Total Human Services
$1,183,229
$978,492
$61,601
$971,721
$143,136
Community Development
Building & Zoning Officer
Personal Services
$448,517
$450,404
$450,404
$(1,887)
Expenses
$73,550
$30,440
$26,400
$56,840
$16,710
Regulatory Support
Personal Services
$224,964
$202,082
$202,082
$22,882
Expenses
$27,307
$30,077
$2,800
$32,877
$(5,570)
Conservation Commission
Personal Services
$157,645
$158,229
$158,229
$(584)
Expenses
$34,063
$27,575
$5,000
$32,575
$1,488
Board of Health
Personal Services
$186,986
$187,707
$187,707
$(721)
Expenses
$51,216
$52,471
$1,000
$53,471
$(2,255)
Sub -Total Community Development
$1,204,248
$1,138,985
$35,200
$1,174,185
$30,063
Planning Board
Personal Services
$264,069
$263,603
$263,603
$466
Expenses
$34,850
$20,902
$20,902
$13,948
Sub -Total Planning
$298,919
$284,505
$-
$284,505
$14,414
Economic Development
Economic Development Officer
Personal Services
$77,423
$75,982
$75,982
$1,441
Expenses
$6,050
$5,458
$5,458
$592
Battle Green
Personal Services
$12,050
$11,609
$11,609
$442
Expenses
$37,850
$37,133
$37,133
$717
Sub -Total Economic Development
$133,373
$130,182
$-
$130,182
$3,191
Board of Selectmen
Selectmen's Office
Personal Services
$100,465
$96,960
$67
$97,027
$3,438
Expenses
$118,475
$92,206
$227
$92,433
$26,042
Law
Legal Fees
$395,208
$338,677
$4,238
$342,916
$52,293
Town Reports
Expenses
$7,500
$6,945
$6,945
$555
Sub -Total Board of Selectmen
$621,648
$534,789
$4,532
$539,321
$82,328
Town Manager
Organizational Dr. & Admin.
Personal Services
$494,249
$493,792
$493,792
$457
Expenses
$126,322
$68,247
$7,255
$75,502
$50,820
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Appendix: Comptroller Schedule of Anorooriations conrinued from orevious rave
Account
Revised Budget
Expended
Encumbrances
Total Expended
Balance
Town Manager, concluded
Human Resources
Personal Services
$130,606
$129,975
$129,975
$631
Expenses
$100,350
$84,149
$1,750
$85,899
$14,451
Salary Adjustments
Salary Adjustments
$488,878
$2,331,119
$2,331,119
$(1,842,241)
Sub -Total Town Manager
$1,340,405
$776,164
$2,340,124
$3,116,288
$(1,775,883)
Town Committees
Financial Committees
Personal Services
$6,000
$5,845
$5,845
$155
Expenses
$1,500
$380
$380
$1,120
Misc Boards & Commissions
Expenses
$14,060
$2,466
$2,466
$11,594
Public Celebration
Expenses
$54,000
$51,175
$1,600
$52,775
$1,225
Sub -Total Committees
$75,560
$59,865
$1,600
$61,465
$14,095
Finance
Comptroller
Personal Services
$502,359
$504,215
$504,215
$(1,856)
Expenses
$122,050
$86,768
$4,605
$91,374
$30,676
Comptroller
Current Year PO's Closed
$139,754
$-
$139,754
Treasurer /Collector
Personal Services
$256,809
$259,741
$259,741
$(2,932)
Expenses
$114,805
$113,623
$4,542
$118,165
$(3,360)
Assessor
Personal Services
$346,111
$333,232
$333,232
$12,879
Expenses
$169,856
$179,692
$14,134
$193,826
$(23,970)
Utility Billing
Personal Services
$68,143
$70,951
$70,951
$(2,808)
Sub -Total Finance
$1,719,887
$1,548,223
$23,281
$1,571,504
$148,383
Town Clerk
Town Clerk Administration
Personal Services
$251,605
$258,628
$258,628
$(7,023)
Expenses
$15,450
$10,982
$3,075
$14,057
$1,394
Registration
Personal Services
$825
$206
$619
$825
$-
Expenses
$15,537
$11,946
$3,000
$14,946
$591
Elections
Personal Services
$75,100
$57,509
$57,509
$17,591
Expenses
$90,869
$75,265
$1,400
$76,665
$14,204
Records Management
Personal Services
$24,600
$20,585
$4,246
$4,015
Expenses
$17,275
$4,246
$7,300
$11,546
$5,729
Sub -Total Town Clerk
$491,261
$439,366
$15,394
$438,420
$36,501
Management Information
System
M.I.SAdministration
Personal Services
$320,855
$283,387
$283,387
$37,468
Expenses
$566,034
$387,909
$186,183
$574,092
$(8,058)
Web Development
Expenses
$15,745
$14,115
$14,115
$1,630
Sub -Total M.I.S
$902,634
$685,411
$186,183
$871,594
$31,040
Total General Fund
$161,079,042
$152,879,962
$5,301,097
$158,096,347
$2,897,983
TOWN OF LEXINGTON 143
Appendix: Enterprise Funds
Sewer Fund
Personal Services
$276,183
$202,873
$202,873
$73,310
Expenses
$400,316
$300,712
$300,712
$99,604
MWRA
$6,954,177
$6,954,177
$6,954,177
$0
Debt Service
$956,855
$927,193
$927,193
$29,662
Subtotal
$8,587,531
$8,384,955
$0
$8,384,955
$202,576
Capital Budget
Art 14B/12
$100,000
$16,137
$16,137
$83,863
Art 14A/12
$1,200,000
$581,575
$581,575
$618,425
Art 116/11
$100,000
$77
$77
$99,923
Art IIA /11
$1,187,619
$1,043,065
$1,043,065
$144,554
Art 17A/9
$711,607
$405,865
$405,865
$305,741
Art 17B/09
$50,427
$30,742
$30,742
$19,685
Art 20 of 04
$8,947
($8,123)
($8,123)
$17,070
Art 33 of 071
$5,136
($30,678)
($30,678)
$35,814
Art 33 of 0711
$71
$0
$71
Art 17A of 08
$187,478
($13,608)
($13,608)
$201,087
Art 17B of 08
$31,903
$6,903
$6,903
$25,000
Art 14 of 10
$100,000
$0
$100,000
Subtotal
$3,683,188
$2,031,955
$0
$2,031,955
$1,651,233
Total Sewer Fund
$12,270,719
$10,416,910
$0
$10,416,910
$1,853,809
Water Fund
Personal Services
$647,687
$591,790
$591,790
$55,897
Expenses
$434,060
$321,438
$321,438
$112,622
MWRA
$5,145,927
$5,145,927
$5,145,927
$0
Debt Service
$1,299,091
$1,249,336
$1,249,336
$49,755
Subtotal
$7,526,765
$7,308,492
$0
$7,308,492
$218,273
Capital Budget
Art 13/12
$900,000
$289,188
$289,188
$610,812
Art 12B/12
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$0
Art 10H /11
$5,582
$0
$5,582
Art 120 of 10
$855
$0
$855
Art 13B of 10
$159,356
$118,620
$118,620
$40,736
Art 13A of 10
$892,341
$637,241
$637,241
$255,100
Art 16 of 09
$376,139
$376,139
$376,139
$0
Art 16 of 08
$227,865
$204,902
$204,902
$22,963
Art 32 of 07
$2,247
$0
$2,247
Subtotal
$2,614,386
$1,676,090
$0
$1,676,090
$938,296
Total Water Fund
$10,141,151
$8,984,582
$0
$8,984,582
$1,156,569
Recreation Fund
Personal Services
$645,044
$615,845
$615,845
$29,199
Pine Meadows Expense
$528,491
$475,421
$475,421
$53,070
Expenses
$526,996
$442,240
$442,240
$84,756
Debt Service
$130,600
$130,600
$130,600
$0
Subtotal
$1,831,131
$1,664,106
$0
$1,664,106
$167,025
Capital Budget
Art 16 of 03
$3,254
$0
$3,254
Art 8B of 02
$0
$0
Art 8B of 03
$0
$0
Art 26 of 05
$96
$96
$96
$0
Art 28 of 05
$0
$0
Art 27A of 06
$0
$0
Art 27B of 06
$0
$0
Art 27C of 06
$0
$0
Art 29A of 07
$20,248
$0
$20,248
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endix: Enterprise Funds continued from previous page
Art 29B of 07
$0
$0
Art 29C of 07
$10,050
$4,800
$4,800
$5,250
Art 14A/08
$0
$0
Art 9/11
$25,435
$25,435
$25,435
$0
Art 100/11
$2,024
$2,024
$2,024
$0
Art 1413/08
$359
$0
$359
Art 11A of 10
$18,862
$0
$18,862
Art 11 B of 10
$21,764
$21,764
$21,764
$0
Art 11A/12
$46,000
$44,182
$44,182
$1,818
Art 116/12
$120,000
$103,000
$103,000
$17,000
Art 11C/12
$65,000
$65,000
$65,000
$0
Art 11 D /12
$60,000
$52,688
$52,688
$7,312
Subtotal
$393,093
$318,989
$0
$318,989
$74,103
Total Recreation Fund
$2,224,224
$1,983,096
$0
$1,983,096
$241,128
*NOTE: The above amounts include carry forward activitv
TOWN OF LEXINGTON 151
Appendix: Debt Service Summary
FY14
FY15
FY16
FY17 -29
Non - Exempt Debt
Library
$610,693
$591,243
$578,443
$2,847,618
Community Preservation
$0
$0
$0
$0
General Government
$296,888
$200,343
$171,353
$137,572
Public Safety
$323,286
$295,185
$144,180
$94,852
School
$588,821
$460,669
$328,049
$143,753
Public Facilities- School
$1,682,509
$1,062,537
$936,186
$1,711,274
Public Facilities - Municipal
$116,855
$87,305
$84,505
$242,602
Public Works
$984,475
$844,639
$721,823
$926,947
Subtotal: Non - Exempt Debt
$4,603,528
$3,541,924
$2,964,542
$6,104,620
Exempt Debt
$8,281,308
$8,042,118
$7,811,903
$66,194,793
Enterprise Fund Debt
Water
$1,221,691
$1,041,019
$967,795
$5,557,207
Sewer
$926,825
$874,681
$588,386
$5,106,516
Recreation
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$200,000
Subtotal: Enterprise Fund Debt
$2,248,516
$2,015,701
$1,656,181
$10,863,723
Total
$15,133,354
$13,599,744
$12,432,627
$83,163,139
Appendix: Revenues /Expenditures and Fund Balances —June 30, 2013
General
Governmental Special
Revenue
Capital Projects
Fiduciary Ependable
Trust
Combined Totals
Memorandum Only
2013
Revenues:
Property Taxes
141,130,709
3,502,541
144,633,250
Intergovernmental
9,350,653
10,097,977
3,411,637
5,995
22,866,262
Motor Vehicle & Other Excise Tax
5,715,738
5,715,738
Departmental Fees & Charges
2,581,528
29,180,851
300
31,762,679
Investment Income
$729,997
$47,062
$4,123,327
$681,934
$5,582,321
Special Assessments
$24,312
$-
$-
$-
$24,312
Payments in Lieu of Tax
$539,258
$7,564
$-
$-
$546,822
Penalties & Interest
$468,003
$-
$-
$-
$468,003
Licenses & Permits
$1,698,028
$-
$-
$-
$1,698,028
Fines & Forfeits
$335,984
$-
$-
$-
$335,984
Total Revenues
$162,574,208
$42,835,995
$7,534,964
$688,229
$213,633,397
Expenditures:
General Government
$7,442,788
$11,967,937
$27,399,080
$1,234
$46,811,039
Public Safety
$12,269,742
$1,354,824
$212,784
$6,152
$13,843,502
Education
$82,045,499
$11,492,530
$1,329,458
$-
$94,867,487
Public Works
$7,221,925
$3,078,644
$1,569,040
$-
$11,869,608
Health & Human Services
$1,222,065
$448,919
$24,442
$-
$1,695,426
Culture & Recreation
$2,953,076
$2,278,116
$-
$4,740
$5,235,932
State & County Assessments
$799,342
$-
$-
$-
$799,342
Debt Service
$11,823,388
$43,406
$-
$-
$11,866,794
Pension
$5,137,393
$-
$-
$-
$5,137,393
Insurance
$22,954,134
$22,429,409
$-
$-
$45,383,543
Total Expenditures
$153,869,352
$53,093,784
$30,534,803
$12,126
$237,510,065
Excess (Deficiency) of Rev over Ex
$8,704,856
($10,257,789)
($22,999,839)
$676,103
($23,876,668)
Other Financing Sources (Uses):
Proceeds of BANS /GANS /Refundings
$436,445
$44,567,035
$45,003,480
Repayment of BANS /GANS /Refundings
$1,693,129
$1,693,129
Transfer from Reserve for Abatements
0
Transfer from other Funds
$2,288,052
$4,806,961
$4,425,490
$2,192,366
$13,712,869
Transfer to other Funds
($7,633,576)
($1,057,612)
($814,217)
($9,505,405)
Total Other (Uses)
($5,345,524)
$4,185,794
$50,685,654
$1,378,149
$50,904,073
Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues
Over Ex enditures
$3,359,332
($6,071,995)
$27,685,815
$2,054,252
$27,027,404
Fund Balance, Beg. of Year
$27,906,804
$16,157,849
($1,279,631)
$14,680,402
$57,465,425
Fund Balance, End of Year
$31,266,137
$10,085,854
$26,406,184
$16,734,655
$84,492,829
TOWN OF LEXINGTON 153
Appendix: Revenues /Expenditures and Fund Balances - Special Revenue
Balance July 12012
Transfers /Adjust-
ments
Revenues
Expenditures
Balance June 30 2013
School Lunch
$534,819
$119,990
$2,046,415
$2,146,458
$554,766
School Lunch Total
$534,819
$119,990
$2,046,415
$2,146,458
$554,766
Other Special Revenue
Hanscom /Massport Litigation
$25,382
$-
$1,850
$240
$26,992
TDM $
$92,366
$-
$77,260
$92,366
$77,260
LEX Antony Sister City
$1,827
$5,268
$37,059
$32,041
$12,113
H.A.T.S.
$291
$-
$-
$-
$291
Sale of RE - Receipts Reserved
$12,690
$-
$-
$-
$12,690
Town Celebrations Gift
$0
$-
$7,600
$7,600
$0
Inn @ Hastings Park
$0
$-
$10,000
$-
$10,000
Verizon
$402
$-
$-
$-
$402
Lexington Center Benches
$9,651
$-
$1,400
$10,107
$944
Massport Intern Grant
$3,342
$-
$1,260
$1,182
$3,420
Arch Comm /MWRA -Water Tower Gift
$96
$-
$-
$-
$96
Cable TV Account
$29,286
$-
$-
$-
$29,286
Peg TV Revolving Acct
$781,014
$129,912
$581,216
$649,794
$842,347
Busa Farm Lease Deposit
$50,000
$-
$-
$20,000
$30,000
LHF Down Pymt Assist Program
$3,954
$-
$-
$-
$3,954
Support our Troops Gift Acct
$350
$-
$-
$-
$350
Retirement Administrator
($37)
$-
$56,393
$117,890
($61,533)
Flexible Spending
$93,790
$-
$6,026
$31,037
$68,779
Lex 300th Anniv Committee
$6,532
$-
$159,872
$163,970
$2,433
N.O.I. Fees
$44,717
$-
$5,453
$248
$49,922
Hardy Pond Brook
$17,740
$-
$-
$-
$17,740
Lyman Property
$1,269
$-
$3
$-
$1,272
Winning Estates
$390
$-
$1
$-
$391
11 Suzanne Road
$29,330
$1,895
$68
$1,895
$29,398
Trust Fund Donations
$4,278
$-
$-
$-
$4,278
38 Adams St, Wetland Review
$1
$-
$-
$-
$1
Land Trail lmprov12 /13
$165
$-
$3,420
$3,420
$165
Whipple Hill 12/14
$0
$-
$-
$5,949
($5,949)
Hartwell Ave Traffic Study
$5,000
$-
$-
$-
$5,000
MORE 6/14
($299,848)
$106,022
$770,424
$1,255,015
($678,417)
Lexington Center Committee Gifts
$2,013
$-
$-
$-
$2,013
Liberty Ride - Revolving
($13,190)
$578
$181,559
$168,948
$0
Tourism Gift Account /DNC
$116
$-
$-
$-
$116
Shire /Economic Development
$85,000
$-
$30,000
$-
$115,000
Rental Revolving Fund
$69,491
$-
$361,324
$345,928
$84,888
Munroe Ctr Burner Conversion
$0
$-
$26,926
$25,840
$1,086
DIA Safety Grant 6/12
($4,875)
$-
$4,673
($202)
$0
Balance July 12012
Transfers /Adjust-
ments
Revenues
Expenditures
Balance June 30 2013
Off Duty Detail - Police
($276,745)
$
$1,108,635
$1,116,671
($284,781)
Police Dept Gift Fund
$14
$-
$-
$-
$14
Firearms Record Keeping Fund
$483
$-
$12,175
$12,175
$483
FYI State 911 Training
$0
$-
$-
$2,384
($2,384)
FYI State 911 Support
$0
$-
$-
$77,204
($77,204)
FYI 3 Traffic Enforcement
$0
$
$1,798
$3,343
($1,545)
FYI State 911 Train
($15,228)
$-
$7,463
($7,765)
$0
FYI Traffic Enforcement
($3,300)
$
$5,384
$2,084
$0
Bulletproof Vest Partnership
$0
$-
$1,350
$1,350
$0
Off Duty Detail - Fire
$12,758
$
$18,541
$14,658
$16,641
Fire Dept. Gifts
$3,000
$-
$-
$-
$3,000
Firefighter Exam
$5,395
$
$4,097
$667
$8,826
Smoke Alarm Install 4/14
$0
$-
$11,000
$-
$11,000
SAFER Grant 9/14
$0
$-
$45,876
$95,849
($49,973)
SAFE FYI
$0
$-
$6,325
$6,303
$22
Emergency Mgmt Perf 6/13
$0
$-
$-
$10,000
($10,000)
Emergency Mgmt Perf 6/12
$0
$-
$7,998
$7,998
$0
SAFE 6/13
$4,347
$-
$-
$4,334
$13
Haz Mat Response Grant
$0
$-
$7,914
$6,953
$961
Inspection Call Back
($229)
$-
$725
$615
($119)
Walnut St Reconstruction
$0
$-
$34,000
$34,000
$0
Art 7/08 Street Trees
$373
$-
$-
$373
$0
Keyspan Paving $
$1,550
$-
$-
$-
$1,550
DPW Tree Revolving
$10,914
$-
$20,930
$9,577
$22,267
DPW Compost Revolving
$406,956
$123,034
$468,614
$480,144
$518,460
DPW Cemetery Revolving
$124,849
$2,832
$41,070
$45,995
$122,756
MWRA Grant 2 -17 -11
$367,065
$-
$-
$291,822
$75,243
MWRA 0% Interest Loan
$4,261
$-
$0
$-
$4,261
MWRALoan /Grant Art 33/07
$8,551
$-
$1,090
$-
$9,642
Lexpress Gifts
$5,325
$-
$1,000
$-
$6,325
MBTA Grant
($6,720)
$-
$42,720
$39,360
($3,360)
Traffic Mitigation - Gift
$0
$-
$28,500
$-
$28,500
Sale of Cemetery Lots
$428,023
$-
$40,730
$-
$468,753
DPW Recycling /Composting Bins
$2,087
$-
$3,885
$4,000
$1,972
Parking Receipts
$521,705
$-
$409,920
$335,000
$596,625
Minuteman Hazardous Products
$67,376
$30
$124,461
$120,386
$71,480
Off Duty Detail - DPW
($9,092)
$-
$63,699
$49,343
$5,264
Regional Cashe - Hartwell Ave
$1,121
$-
$745
$-
$1,866
SMRP Grant
($39,998)
$39,998
$13,100
$39,998
($26,898)
Old Res Water Quality Grant
$0
$-
$38,957
$193,194
($154,237)
Minuteman Bikeway Proj 12/13
($33,880)
$33,880
$-
$39,880
($39,880)
TOWN OF LEXINGTON 155
Balance July 12012
Transfers /Adjust-
ments
Revenues
Expenditures
Balance June 30 2013
BOH - Outside Consultant Acct
$5,142
$-
$4,900
$4,238
$5,804
Health Programs Revolving
$17,394
$-
$4,429
$10,646
$11,177
Public Health Nurse
($6,683)
$-
$28,323
$28,696
($7,055)
Pher I & II & III
$132
$-
$-
$129
$3
CHNA 15 Healthy Comm 9/13
$3,248
$-
$7,500
$8,914
$1,834
Local Public Health 2012
$500
$-
$-
$500
$0
Local Public Health 2013
$0
$-
$500
$-
$500
Human Services Friends
$0
$714
$8,335
$7,462
$1,587
Human Services Taxi Program
$0
$10,390
$11,870
$7,280
$14,980
Social Services Prog Revolving
$44,671
($11,104)
$69,358
$57,247
$45,678
COA Transportation Grant
$15,862
$-
$-
$15,862
$0
COA Gift Fund
$22,552
$-
$1,250
$1,367
$22,435
Youth Svc - Parenting Ed
$2,640
$-
$-
$-
$2,640
DEA Formula Grant
$342
$5,019
$54,944
$59,359
$946
Senior Outreach Svc 4/14
$0
$-
$25,500
$-
$25,500
VSO Split w/ Bedford
$0
$-
$9,313
$8,433
$879
Libraries Matching Grant FY07
$27
$-
$-
$-
$27
State Aid to Libraries
$139,859
$5,520
$39,236
$67,094
$117,521
Recreation Gift Account
$55,207
$4,000
$3,000
$20,540
$41,667
ERRP $
$353,372
$-
$-
$16,880
$336,492
Insurance Reimbursment <20K
$43,105
$-
$25,409
$12,384
$56,130
Insurance Reimbursment > 20K
$200,001
$-
$200,000
$1
Health Insurance Holding Acct
$421,553
$-
$21,657,953
$21,997,254
$82,252
Mitigation Account
$0
$-
$2,525,660
$864,933
$1,660,727
Other Special Revenue Total
$3,962,417
$457,989
$29,373,969
$29,360,381
$4,433,993
School Special Revenue
Off Duty Custodian
$0
$-
$-
$-
$0
Driver Ed - Revolving
$0
$-
$-
$-
$0
Title III Eng Land Lm 180
$0
$-
$3,977
$5,950
($1,973)
IDEA Spec Ed Fed #240
$0
$-
$95,602
$93,912
$1,690
Spec Ed Prog Imp #274
$0
$-
$25,169
$27,500
($2,331)
Early Childhood Improv #298
$0
$-
$3,500
$3,459
$41
LostBooks - Revolving
$7,547
$1,000
$3,261
$106
$11,702
Athletics - Revolving
$338,884
$42,605
$488,471
$634,995
$234,964
Adult Education - Revolving
$533,042
$37,055
$930,136
$1,137,334
$362,899
Early Childhood - Revoloving
$237,414
$-
$108,052
$103,378
$242,089
Competitive Speech - Revolving
$0
$-
$-
$-
$0
METCO Fee Support
$0
$-
$1,530
$-
$1,530
Debate - Revolving
($1)
$-
1 $-
1 $-
($1)
Testing - Revolving
$0
$431
$162,144
$150,381
$12,195
Calculators &Wrkbks - Revolv
$6,255
$-
$1,558
$1,022
$6,790
Balance July 12012
Transfers /Adjust-
ments
Revenues
Expenditures
Balance June 30 2013
Estabrook Morning Club Revolv
$15,977
$-
$10,531
$6,721
$19,787
MST Gift Acct
$150
$-
$-
$-
$150
Performing Arts
$40,136
$-
$16,475
$24,754
$31,857
Full Day Kindergarten
$0
$-
$-
$-
$0
Shade Foundation Grant
$0
$-
$-
$-
$0
Boston Univ Harrington
$1,086
$451
$3,920
$4,299
$1,158
BU Grant /Bowman 2012
$2,497
$-
$4,000
$1,797
$4,700
Elementary Gift
$600
$-
$-
$-
$600
School Gift
$17,327
$-
$100
$1,459
$15,969
Harrington Gift
$2
$-
$-
$-
$2
Bridge School Gift
$3,819
$1,336
$2,555
$4,452
$3,259
Diamond School gift
$0
$-
$11,016
$9,572
$1,444
Fiske Sch. Gift Account
$629
$-
$5,002
$3,608
$2,023
C.A.S.IT Italian Lang Gift
$7,950
$2,836
$10,000
$8,732
$12,055
Athletic Gift Account
$11,543
$-
$-
$-
$11,543
Hastings Gift Account
$1,918
$-
$3,318
$1,798
$3,438
Vivian Burns Fiske Memorial Fund
$4,022
$-
$-
$-
$4,022
Esta brook Gift
$297
$-
$-
$-
$297
Clarke School Gift Account
$7,364
$-
$-
$-
$7,364
Citibank FedChallenge'07
$1,500
$-
$-
$-
$1,500
SADD Gift Acct
$215
$-
$2,000
$168
$2,046
Avalon Bay Revolving Fund
$0
$-
$-
$-
$0
Harvard Pilgrim Comm Spirit
$0
$-
$-
$-
$0
Tapply Writing Project
$3,735
$-
$-
$500
$3,235
Asia Society Partnership 8/11
$9,331
$-
$11,000
$5,827
$14,504
Wolbachia & Stud 7/11
$1,483
$-
$-
$1,483
$0
Science Gift Account
$8,261
$-
$9,569
$6,549
$11,281
AgilentTeacherFY13
$0
$-
$5,000
$1,750
$3,250
Alpha Gift
$0
$-
$5,000
$808
$4,192
Transportation Revolving Fund
$537,485
$3,546
$294,714
$628,993
$206,752
Circuit Breaker -Sch Special Ed
$15,072
$26,262
$2,849,989
$2,891,323
$0
SPED Elec Portfolios MCAS 8/04
$900
$-
$-
$-
$900
Early Childhood 8/06
$824
$-
$-
$-
$824
MTC Energy 1 /10
$35
$-
$-
$-
$35
METCO FYI
$254
$-
$-
$-
$254
Essential Health 6/11
$51
$-
$-
$-
$51
Academic Support
$0
$-
$-
$-
$0
METCO6 /12
($2,336)
$45,673
$347,490
$41,292
$349,535
Essential Sch Health
$0
$593
$-
$593
$0
Academic Support 6/12
$115
$469
$-
$584
$0
Full Day Kindergarten 6/12
$8,317
$-
$-
$8,317
$0
TOWN OF LEXINGTON 157
u
Balance July 12012
Transfers /Adjust-
ments
Revenues
Expenditures
Balance June 30 2013
SPED CF 8/12
$9,376
$-
$-
$9,376
$0
DESE Metco F317 6/14
$0
$-
$-
$4,336
($4,336)
Spec Ed Prog Imp 8/12
($3,582)
$7,500
$54,207
$58,084
$41
METC06 /13
($4,100)
$-
$1,319,096
$1,311,111
$3,885
Essential Health
$0
$-
$116,440
$116,440
$0
Academic Support
$0
$-
$8,937
$8,441
$496
Quality FDK
$0
$-
$233,666
$232,836
$830
REM for Schools 1/11
$1,000
$-
$-
$-
$1,000
ARRA - Early Childhood 6/11
$2,587
$-
$-
$-
$2,587
Title III Carry Forward 8/12
$806
$192
$1,005
($6)
SPED Idea
$0
$1,200,786
$1,361,564
($160,778)
Title 1
$0
$150,105
$159,121
($9,016)
Title 11
$0
$70,903
$82,184
($11,281)
Title 111
$0
$54,785
$62,287
($7,502)
Early Childhood
$0
$40,116
$30,950
$9,166
SPEDIdea
$0
$-
$-
$1,421
($1,421)
SPED Prof Dev 8/08
$154
$-
$-
$-
$154
ESL Curr Dev 9/09
$90
$-
$-
$-
$90
Early Childhood 8/12
$8,383
$-
$-
$8,413
($30)
SPED Idea 8/12
$83,339
$12,000
$88,074
$183,416
($2)
Title 18/12
($26,161)
$8,755
$36,793
$18,374
$1,013
Title IIA 8/12
($3,163)
$4,681
$1,518
$0
Title 1118/12
($5,531)
$574
$28,304
$23,348
($2)
SPED Idea 8/11
$0
$-
$-
$0
$0
Title 1118/10
$200
$-
$-
$-
$200
Sped 8/10
$1,215
$-
$-
$5,582
($4,367)
Title 1
$0
$0
$-
$-
$0
Title 1118/11
$50
$-
$-
$-
$50
SPED Idea 8/11
($4,571)
$1
$-
$-
($4,570)
School Special Revenue Total
$1,883,794
$191,280
$8,821,972
$9,493,219
$1,403,827
Lexington Education Foundation
LEF Smart Tables Prim Grade 12
$75
$-
$-
$75
$0
LEF Inter Whiteboards LHS 12
$4,395
$-
$-
$4,396
$0
LEF Inter Whiteboards ELE 12
$2,786
$-
$-
$2,787
$0
LEF Smart Science Diamond 12
$1,009
$-
$-
$1,009
$0
Bowman Community Grant
$92
$-
$2,500
$492
$2,100
Bridge Communit Grant
$2,438
$-
$2,500
$4,829
$109
Estabrook Community Grant
$2,500
$-
$2,500
$4,897
$103
Fiske Community Grant
$43
$-
$2,500
$2,175
$369
Harrington Community Grant
$133
$-
$2,500
$2,166
$467
Hastings Community Grant
$1,080
$-
$2,500
$1,612
$1,969
Balance July 12012
Transfers /Adjust-
ments
Revenues
Expenditures
Balance June 30 2013
Clarke Community Grant
$0
$-
$5,000
$4,846
$154
Diamond Community Grant
$2,437
$289
$5,000
$9,706
($1,980)
LHS Community Grant
$7,500
$7,500
$2,706
$12,294
LEF Step Prog Curr LHS 6/12
$390
$-
$-
$390
$0
LEF Summer Wkshop 6/12
$4,375
$-
$-
$4,375
$0
LEF Member Prim Source 6/12
$0
$-
$-
$-
$0
LEF Lex Then & Now 6/12
$579
$-
$-
$579
$0
LEF Lex Child Place 6/12
$75
$-
$-
$75
$0
LEF Lex Symphony 6/12
$0
$-
$-
$0
LEF Proj Adventure 6/12
$3
$-
$-
$3
$0
LEF Document Camera 6/12
$434
$-
$-
$434
$0
LEF 1pads for Ell 6 /12
$6
$-
$-
$6
$0
LEF Nook Headers
$1,485
$-
$-
$1,485
$0
LEF Installation Science 6/12
$0
$-
$-
$-
$0
LEF Expediting Science 6/12
$0
$-
$-
($1,000)
$1,000
LEF Brain Gym 6/12
$1,750
$-
$-
$1,750
$0
LEF Smart XE Devices 6/12
$860
$-
$-
$-
$860
LEF Foreign Lang 6/12
$43
$5,615
$4,900
$759
LEF Social Thinking 6/12
$84
$-
$-
$84
$0
LEF Enhancing Mentor 6/12
$667
$-
$-
$667
$0
LEF 21st Century
$0
$-
$58,040
$53,751
$4,289
LEF 1padsK-4
$0
$-
$25,165
$21,932
$3,233
LEF Smart XE Dev 6/13
$0
$-
$8,850
$8,844
$6
LEF Ipads Diff Inst 6/13
$0
$
$13,140
$9,035
$4,105
LEF Science W/ Ipdads 6/13
$0
$-
$44,240
$41,656
$2,584
LEF LHS Writing 6/13
$0
$-
$10,150
$7,400
$2,750
LEF LIT Coaching 6/13
$0
$-
$14,620
$13,318
$1,302
LEF Big BackYard 6/13
$0
$-
$5,825
$5,811
$14
LEF Local Lex 6/13
$0
$-
$3,230
$3,230
$0
LEF SPED Read Live 6/13
$0
$-
$1,199
$1,198
$1
LEF Summer Workshop 6/13
$0
$-
$50,000
$46,231
$3,769
LEF Politics Local 6/13
$0
$-
$9,273
$9,270
$3
LEF 9th Grade Math 6/13
$0
$-
$6,000
$6,000
$0
LEF Orchestrate Kids 6/13
$0
$-
$5,000
$5,000
$0
LEF Teenage Brain 6/13
$0
$-
$3,950
$2,887
$1,063
Equip Maint 07
$0
$4,076
$-
$4,076
$0
Equip Repair for LEF 08
$0
$213
$-
$213
$0
Lexington Education Foundation Totals
$35,241
$10,193
$291,182
295,294
$41,322
Special Revenue Fund Total
$6,416,271
$779,452
$40,533,538
$41,295,352
$6,433,908
Index
300th Committee 4
2020 Vision Committee 102
A
Annual Town Election 30
Annual Town Meeting 34
Antony Sister City Association 102
Appropriation Committee 103
B
Bicycle Advisory committee 104
Biosafety Committee 105
Board of Appeals 105
Board of Selectmen 16
C
Capital Expenditures Committee 106
Cary Lecture Series Committee 107
Cary Memorial Building Program Com-
mittee 107
Cary Memorial Library 57
Center Committee 108
Commission on Disability 108
Communications Advisory Committee
109
Community Center Advisory
Committee 110
Community Center Task Force 111
Community Development 59
Community Preservation Committee 111
Condominium Conversion Board 113
Conservation 60
Council for the Arts 113
Council on Aging 114
C
Design Advisory Committee 114
E
Economic Development Advisory
Committee 115
Elected Town Officials 53
Energy Conservation Committee 116
Estabrook School Access Task Force 116
Fence Viewers 117
Finance 64
Fire and Rescue 65
Fund for Lexington 117
G
Greenways Corridor Committee 118
H
Hanscom Committees 118
Health 62
Historical Commission 120
Historic Districts Commission 119
Housing Authority 120
Housing Partnership 121
Human Rights Committee 122
Human Services 67
Human Services Committee 122
Information Technology 70
L
Lexington by the Numbers iii
Lexington Community Education 69
Lexington Housing Assistance Board 123
M
Minuteman Regional High School 70
Moderator 55
N
Noise Advisory Committee 124
P
Permanent Building Committee 124
Planning 73
Police 75
Police Manual Policy Committee 125
Presidential/State Election 25
Public Facilities 79
Public Works 81
R
F Recreation 90
TO`U1/N OF LEXINGTON 153
Regional Planning 125
Retirement 91
5
Scholarship and Education Fund
Committee 126
School Committee 92
School Transportation and Safety
Study Committee 127
Senators and Representatives 54
Sidewalk Committee 127
Special State Election 50
Special State Primary 48
Special Town Meeting 32
Special Town Meeting 49
Special Town Meeting 27
State Primary 22
Superintendent of Schools 98
Sustainable Lexington Committee 128
T
Tax Deferral and Exemption Study 129
Tourism Committee 129
Town Celebrations Committee 130
Town Clerk/Board of Registers 20
Town Counsel 99
Town Manager 18
Town Meeting Members 51
Town Meeting Members Association 55
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee 131
Transportation Advisory Committee 132
Tree Committee 132
Trustees of Public Trusts 133
W
Water and Sewer Abatement Board 143
Y
Youth Commission 144
Appendix
Comptroller Schedule of Appropriations 145
Debt Service Summary 151
Enterprise Funds 149
Revenues/ Expenditures and
Fund Balance 152