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Town of
Lexington, Massachusetts
1974 ANNUAL REPORT
Town of
Lexington, Massachusetts
The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
".... A hurry of hoofs in a village street,
A shape in the moonlight, a bulk in the dark,
And beneath, from the pebbles, in passing, a spark
Struck out by a steed flying fearless and fleet:
That was all: And yet, through the gloom and the light,
The fate of a nation was riding that night."
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The Year in Headlines
In January, oil shortages necessitate cancellation of evening classes at High School - night tem-
perature kept at 55 degrees; 4 Lexington skaters capture prizes in Eastern States Figure Skating Champion-
ships; Gasoline prices continue to rise, supply continues to dwindle; Cornelius P. Cronin named Exec. Sec.
of Chamber of Commerce; Adult home circulation at Cary Library reaches record high of 304,644 items;
retail sales in Lexington reach record $ 53,452,000; Town report receives another commendation.
In February, Local D.P.W. crews "unavailable" for weekend snow removal; Girls' Varsity Basketball team
finishes season in 2nd place; Lexington tops all schools in qualifying students for Regional Scholastic Art
Awards; 60 Highschoolers inducted into National Honor Society; and long -time resident, Mrs. Jennie Grindle,
dies.
In March, 42% of town's 18,554 voters elect Margery M. Battin and Alfred S. Busa as Selectmen; George P.
Wadsworth & Robert Rotberg elected to School Committee; State proposes widening Bedford St. to 6 lanes;
Survey indicates most dangerous traffic location is Bedford St. between Larchmont Lane and R.R. tracks;
Scottish Rite Masons lay cornerstone of new museum; portions of Tophet Swamp to be placed in Wetland Pro-
tection District; high store rentals force changes in Lexington Center; Lexington Trust Co. consolidates
with the County Bank; Jack Garrity, long -time Supt. of Parks & Playgrounds, dies at 89.
In April, Town meeting members approve school budget in excess of 13 million dollars; Tax rate,however,
drops 10t; first two bicentennial medals auctioned off to Wm. Maloney, Sr. & Jr.; Lexington's Irving Mabee
awarded White Tricorne hat; Lexington receives Freedoms Foundation award for 1972 Town Report: Police
arrest 7 on drug charges; two Lexington High School students are winners in National Merit Scholarships;
Lex. Historical Society seeks to purchase Jones Clarke heirlooms; Muzzey Jr. High math team again wins
yearly competition.
In May, Red Cross Bloodmobile nets 259 pints of blood in 2 days; Hancock - Clarke furnishings return to
their original home; and Lex. Historical Society votes to move Hancock - Clarke house across the street; Town
meeting approves two condominium plans west of Rt. 128; Arts & Crafts Society holds most successful Spring
exhibition; High School newspaper "The Musket" receives 3 awards for excellence; Summer C0 -OP begins 4th
season. Dr. Lawrence Pious dies suddenly at 60.
In June, town wide trash collection & Flintlock condominium, approved by Town Meeting, defeated at
special referendum; Lexington teachers directed to end all voluntary school duties until contract is signed;
meanwhile, 705 seniors graduate from High School; Selectmen and police chief see serious problem with
youths' parties; 6 teenagers are arrested for disorderly conduct.
In July, Lexington Minutemen acquire Historic Sanderson house; The Rev. Ted R. Petterson becomes new
rector of the Church of Our Redeemer; Mystic Valley Mental Health Center receives $ 848,000 Federal grant;
vandals attack 3 local schools; fire whistle is silenced, blows only at noon; Bicentennial Committee plans
year -long craft program; and long -time resident, Jasper Lane, dies at 85.
In August, fund raising begins for moving Hancock - Clarke house; tax rate set at $ 70.40 per thousand,a
60Q increase; two hour parking limit around Common; transportation survey indicates residents want more &
faster train and bus service; fatal accidents in Lexington average 9 per year.
In September, fewer buses and more confusion as 8316 students head back for school; State ruling
favors St. Brigid's housing plan; Teachers' contract signed, gives 6.5% salary increase; High School ath-
letic teams rank high in won -loss records; Grace Chapel offers tourists the use of Old Belfry Club during
bicentennial years.
In October, Town Clerk Mary McDonough is honored for 33 years of service to the town; Superior Court
rules in favor of Inter -faith housing; Ray Barnes wins awards in Mass. Selectmen's Assn. photo contest;
retrospective showing of Aiden L. Ripley's paintings in Boston gallery; Patrolman Allen McSherry awarded
coveted Police Medal of Merit.
In November, nearly 70% of Lex. voters cast ballots - Sargent & Dwight win locally by 2 to 1 margin
in gubernatorial election; Architectural study recommends closing of 4 elementary schools & 1 junior high;
Recreation Committee requests budget of $ 155,000; Town sewers are now 88% completed; 500 townspeople watch
Hancock - Clarke House move across the street.
In December, Cambridge artist wins $ 500 bicentennial poster contest; three juveniles charged with 16
housebreaks in 3 month period; crime up, police man -power down as complaints to police have tripled in last
12 years; athletic budget for schools increases allocations for girls' sports; Police chief requests
warrant article removing police from civil service; gross sales of bicentennial medals surpasses $ 62,000.
And lastly, town officials meet with President Ford and invite him to Lexington to rededicate our Battle
Green.
S. Lawrence Whipple, Historian
Lexington Historical Society
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Table of Contents
Part I
Page
Appeals 76
Battle Green Guides 17
Bicentennial 12
Buckman Tavern Reconstruction Comm. . 62
Cable T.V. - 59
Cary Lecture 17
Cary Memorial Library 21
Conservation Commission 32
Drug Advisory Committee 49
Fence Viewers 37
Historic Districts 15
Housing Authority, Lexington 50
Permanent Building 60
Planning 27
Recreation 29
Regional Vo -Tech District 63
Selectmen 5
Senior Citizens 51
Street and Sidewalk Advisory Board . 59
Suburban Responsibility 48
Town Celebrations 18
Town Manager 9
Town Report 81
Westview Cemetery 62
Youth Advisory Commission 53
TOWN SERVICES
Engineering Department 61
Health, Board of 44
TOWN SERVICES (Continued)
Public Works /Engineering
Veterans' Services
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
FINANCIAL AND CLERICAL
Page
54
52
66
Appropriation Committee 77
Assessors, Board of 79
Capital Expenditures Committee . . . 77
Comptroller 82
Personnel Advisory Board 85
Public Trusts, Trustees of 88
Retirement Board 83
Summarized Operating Expenses . . . 83
Collector of Taxes 86
Town Clerk 84
Town Debt and Interest 83
Town Treasurer 87
TOWN OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS
93
89
MISCELLANEOUS
Photographic Contest 11
Sidelights on Lexington 23
Capsule History of 200 years 24
White Hat Award 37
The Year in Headlines 2
PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY
Fire Department 34
Inspection- Regulatory . . 42
Police Department 38
(Statistical Details Relating to These Offices are Continued in Part II)
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Left: John G. Nash took the perceptive picture
of a contemporary Lexington Minuteman on the
facing page. His subject was Cecil K. Harris.
The Selectmen Report on
The State of Lexington
W. W. HEN THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN balanced accounts
%/'I,/ at the end of 1974, it had the satisfaction
having resolved some significant problems
and of having made inroads upon others but with
the nagging knowledge that inflation remains as
a continuing threat to the town's economic well-
being. Moreover, inflation at year end was com-
pounded by obvious evidence of a concurrent
recession.
During 1974, inflation affected Lexington's
individual citizens severely. All things con-
sidered, the effect upon town government itself
was more modest. We said modest because the
ceilings on expenses and personal services had
been set before the 1974 spectacular increases
in prices had occurred. Thus the increase in
the tax rate through May 1, 1975 was from
$69.80 in the previous fiscal year to $70.40
this year. A determined hold- the -line policy
had kept absolutely constant the number of non -
school employees; for the first time in memory,
the town did not have to borrow any funds in
anticipation of November 1 tax collections and
a referendum rejected a proposal for town trash
collection to cost $250,000. Credit for the
restraint rests upon all segments of town gov-
ernment and upon the citizens themselves. We
see problems in holding the tax rate in bounds
in the year ahead because so many of the deci-
sions may be forced upon us that are beyond
the province of the town meeting to control.
We think of price increases, for instance, and
the cost of services mandated by the state.
But we pledge ourselves to act as responsibly
as we know how in dealing with whatever issues
arise.
During 1974 the board of selectmen dealt
with the routine of town government problems
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Jonathan Harrington at Age 89
Jonathan Harrington was fifer
for the Lexington Minutemen
on April 19, 1775. This
drawing of him is reproduced
from B.J. Lossing's Field
Book of the Revolution pub-
lished in 1860.
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
but gave particular attention to planning for the bicenten-
nial celebration, for personnel administration, for collec-
tive bargaining, for plans to meet the energy crisis and for
plans to correct the Bedford Street /Hartwell Avenue traffic
congestion. All of it was time well invested but much of it
with the dividends deferred until 1975 or later. Because
much of the material in the selectmen's report will be
covered in depth in committee and departmental reports we
shall deal only lightly with each reference we make.
The town celebrations committee will carry on its tradi-
tional responsibility for the April 19th parade. For the
last two years that event has been a rehearsal for 1975.
The bicentennial is so large in scope, so national in nature
that planning extends beyond Lexington to inter -town, state,
regional and even national considerations. It has occupied
much time and thought. As a sub - committee of the board of
selectmen, acting as its staff, the bicentennial committee
has done an exhaustive and thoroughly competent job in pro-
gram planning, logistics, police and fire protection, budget -
ting, inter -town relations, traffic control, food sales,
health and cleaning up the litter. It also is sponsor-
ing a brochure on historical aspects of April 19, 1975 and
its ripple effects on world history.
Because of the hundreds of thousands of guests who will
be visiting Lexington next year we are pleased that the re-
construction of Buckman Tavern has been completed very
effectively, within the budget, and well in advance of 1975.
The Visitors' Center has been painted and, to the same end,
the painting of the trim and the repointing of its brickwork
set forth Cary Hall also in all its beauty and dignity for
our guests to see.
The selectmen are gratified to see development of a long
needed personnel program, comprehensive in nature and now
well advanced. A highly qualified personnel board appointed
by the selectmen from a list of nominees supplied by the
appropriation committee and composed of local residents has
accepted an assignment that promises much for wise personnel
administration.
Related to the personnel program and of serious import
indeed is some state legislation providing a further devel-
opment in collective bargaining with the Lexington's labor
unions. It is so new and untried that it is not yet feasi-
ble to appraise its effect. However, it does represent a
considerable administrative work load increase.
Traffic congestion continues to be the most deep rooted
operational problem we deal with. Much of it has its origin
in the Bedford Street - Hartwell Avenue area but because it is
major in nature and is inter - related with other towns, it
does not yield to local remedies. The state - proposed solu-
tion is unacceptable to the local neighborhood. We have the
quite difficult task of threading our way between the view-
point of the Bedford Street residents who understandably
wish to minimize the damage to their neighborhood and the
state engineers who, equally understandably, are unwilling
to accept a solution which they think is inadequate.
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
We see no likelihood of having a state - imposed solution
forced upon Lexington. Nevertheless an unyielding position
on Lexington's part risks the possibility that the state may
shift its attention to correcting equally pressing traffic
conditions elsewhere in the state.... leaving Lexington to
live with an unsolved problem that year by year becomes
more unmanageable. An encouraging recent development is the
decision on the part of the state highway department to as-
sign an engineering firm to make a further study of the
environmental impact upon the tie -in of Route 2 and Route 128
with Hartwell Avenue. We wish we could report affirmatively
upon prospects of a quick solution. An honest answer is
that progress continues painfully slowly and that no quick
solution is in sight.
The oil and gasoline shortage had a severe impact upon
the town's expense budget and a consequent deterrent effect
on some of its programs. Very early in the oil shortage we
closed down Cary Hall for any but the most pressing need.
We also curtailed use of electricity by reducing by 50 per-
cent the lighting of halls and corridors in the town build-
ings. There were limits, though, beyond which we could not
go. Electricity to get the sewer pumps in action was an
obvious use that we could not curtail. Similarly, although
the cost to the town for gasoline rose from 22.90 per gal-
lon in March, 1973, to 39.50 in March, 1974, we did not
curtail the activity of the police patrol cars.
The public works department has been severely hampered
by increases in costs of materials. Some detail regarding
this has application in this report because the board of
selectmen also acts as the board of public works. The fol-
lowing running analysis for some of the DPW's basic purchases
compares prices in the spring of 1974 with a year earlier:
diesel fuel 32.60 per gallon vs. 13.30; #4 heating oil
$16.13 per 42 gallon barrel vs. $5.43; cold rolled steel,
1/2" x 6 ", at 210 per lb. vs. 120 three months earlier;
traffic paint at $4.40 per gallon had doubled from the pre-
vious year; hot top and cold patch at $8.20 per ton on
March 29, 1974 went to $12.20 on April 1. Copper was in-
creasing at the rate of 50 per lb. every other week.
Not only were prices escalating but many basic supplies
were in shortage and work progress was delayed. It reached
the point where we limited the work to the dollars remaining
in the budget. Such curtailment is feasible up to a point
but we must recognize that, long continued, this leads to
deterioration of the plant.
In recent years interest has increased notably in en-
vironmental protection, air pollution, conservation, the
sanitary landfill and the like. Our response to that
increased interest has been an effort through open hearings
to obtain citizen - input. This broadens the base upon which
our decisions are made. The most notable result was the
hiring in 1974 for the first time in the town's history of
an ecological scientist to act as a consultant to monitor
construction of the Turning Mill sewer project, - all with
the aim of minimizing permanent harmful environmentaleffects.
Much as we desire to meet neighborhood wishes we cannot and
did not yield to all popular pressures. Nevertheless, we
Declaration of Independence
.... and for the support
of this declaration
with a firm reliance
on the protection
of divine providence,
nee mutually pledge
to each other
our live; our fortunes,
and our sacred honor."
Thomas Jefferson
The Board of Selectmen
Around the Table L. to R.: Norman P. Cohen, Town Counsel; Margery M. Battin, Fred C. Bailey,
Allan F. Kenney, Chairman; Eleanor M. McCurdy, Executive Clerk; Alfred S. Busa, Sanborn C.
Brown, Walter C. O'Connell, Town Manager.
have demonstrated a sensitivity to the need of obtaining all the facts and
then to act responsibly in what we believe to be in the interest of the
whole community.
As a board of selectmen we are conscious of the values most citizens
cherish about Lexington .... its quality of life, its homes, its churches and
temples, its recreation facilities, its library, its literate environment and
the cultural level of its supporting institutions and organizations. To
these qualities we add what is insufficiently appreciated by those not close
to town government: the remarkable corps of dedicated committeemen and town
meeting members. That from their busy lives they should devote the time they
do to the guidance and setting of policy constitutes an enormous asset not
reflected in Lexington's balance sheet. No community is more fortunate. We
are equally grateful, for the town employees who serve so faithfully and
competently. They too, are a great asset not on the balance sheet. The town
manager has been absolutely tireless in his duties and we warmly appreciate
the administrative skills he shows in carrying forward board policies. To
all these individuals and committees, on behalf of the town, we say a hearty
"Thank you" for selfless, dedicated work.
And finally, we look forward to the 200th Celebration with hopeful anti-
cipation that the events of 1975 will be a fitting and memorable tribute to
the historic legacy that is Lexington's.
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The Town Manager Touches on
A concept of public service; a new personnel
program; effect of inflation; an almost -level
tax rate; mandated state requirements; the
need for comprehensive long term planning.
Walter C. O'Connell
Town Manager
MY CONCEPT OF PUBLIC SERVICE is that it is an individual service rendered by
individual employees to individual citizens. It is a service dependent upon
the right thing being done at the right time by the right person in the right way.
This philosophy is behind our effort to improve the effectiveness of our town gov-
ernment operations. It is dependent upon having well- trained, highly motivated
employees who are fairly and adequately paid. We are now underway
with a project being conducted by Arthur D. Little Company to re-
PERSONNEL
view and update the plans with which the value of each employee's
PROGRAM position and the appropriate compensation range are established.
This updating will insure equitable pay for each employee based
upon his measured performance, while also providing the taxpayer
with fair value in services rendered.
Improving the effectiveness of each employee continues as one of our high
priority goals. We are proceeding on a program for installing a complete modern
personnel system in general government and we are moving rapidly toward staffing an
authorized additional position in personnel administration which will strengthen
the administrative organization considerably. We are fortunate to have the ser-
vices of Mr. W. Neil Chapman a Lexington resident, a recently retired industrial
executive with extensive management experience in the personnel field to guide and
assist us in development and installation of our personnel systems improvements.
1974 operations have been dominated by the effort of town management to con-
tinue to provide quality services with the available funds while confronted with
galloping inflation which is having a devastating effect. The impact is a series
of multiple blows which are, in total, escalating costs at a rate which causes
alarm. Materials and services costs are spiraling rapidly. For example, the cost
of street lighting has skyrocketed from $100,000 per year in 1971 to $165,000 cur-
rently, and we estimate over $200,000 per year in 1975. Getting
competitive bids on certain materials is frequently impossible.
GALLOPING The unavailability of certain materials is forcing the use of
more expensive substitutes. During the recent budget year, it
INFLATION was necessary to draw on the reserve fund for $95,629.22 to meet
unanticipated increases in costs, primarily for fuels and util-
ities. Our pledge to the citizens is that we will continue the all out effort to
maintain an adequate level of services with the optimum use of the available re-
sources. Despite those pressures increasing local government costs, we take pride
along with many others in the fact that Lexington's tax rate will have risen only
11% over the past five years.
Local governments continue to experience the need for increasing organization
to provide new services mandated by acts of the legislature or by the transfer of
functions previously performed at the state level and at state expense, down to
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REPORT OF THE TOWN MANAGER - Continued
local governments with the expense borne locally. An example is the introduction
of the new state building code in 1975. This is a major desirable step toward
uniform building codes. One part of that program, however, will now require the
local governments to conduct the inspection of schools, churches, nursing homes,
theaters and a long list of similar commercial buildings which previously have
been handled by state inspections. Until the legislature begins to respect the
home rule principle it has adopted, we can expect this trend to continue.
As this is written, we are reopening negotiations, under the new law now in
effect, with the three unions which represent most of the employees in public works,
fire and police departments. This revolutionary legislation provides for final and
binding arbitration as the means of settlement when voluntary negotiations fail.
The effect can be that virtually the entire personal services bud -
COLLECTIVE get may be determined by an arbitration panel (selected under the
direction of the State Board of Arbitration and Conciliation) whose
BARGAINING members have no obligation or accountability to the taxpayer or
town meeting. The traditional appropriation authority will have
been legally circumvented when a money issue is resolved by third
party binding arbitration. We intend to continue our policy of negotiating vigor-
ously and fairly on behalf of the taxpayers while giving full consideration to
economic and security needs and rights of our employees. We shall negotiate on a
"something for something" basis in the true spirit of collective bargaining.
The pressures on suburban communities to adapt to meet housing and transporta-
tion, social and environmental changes emphasizes the need for increased attention
in Lexington to broad comprehensive planning to meet well- defined long range com-
munity goals and objectives. I feel that the town needs a better organization
than now exists to establish the goals and objectives which would
define the desirable characteristics which Lexington should vigor -
LONG TERM ously fight to retain where they now exist as well as those that
it needs to create in order to continue to be the kind of com-
PLANNING munity the name Lexington has come to personify.
I will continue, hopefully with the help of the town's major boards and com-
mittees to search for this more effective organization mechanism. Several other
Massachusetts municipalities have successfully done this with exciting results.
Walter C. O'Connell
Town Manager
Closing the Generation Gap
The old, with their wisdom and earthbound experience, are neces-
sary correctives to the soaring fantasy, untested idealism, and
despair of youth. But the intensity, idealism, and despair of
youth are equally needed correctives to the pragmatism, cynicism,
and pallor of age. It is important, desperately important, that
we accept our youth for their idealism and that they accept us
for our experience. John R. Silber
President, Boston University
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"Two Firsts, Two Seconds, Two Thirds and 'Best Photo in Exhibit'"
The photo above by Raymond B. Barnes is of Norton T. Hood, senior past commander of the
Lexington Minutemen. It was judged the best photograph in the exhibit in a 1974 contest
sponsored by the Massachusetts Selectmen's Association and open to all towns and cities
of the Commonwealth. There were six classes and this photo by Mr. Barnes previously had
won first place in the "Candids" class. Another photo by Mr. Barnes of the Lexington
Minutemen parading beside the Battle Green won first place in "Public Events" and still
a third photo by him won second in a class picturing policemen or firemen in action. In
addition, Mr. Samuel Kitrosser won second place in the "Public Events" class. Gerry
Gilmore won third place in the "Public Buildings" class and Tom Curran won third in the
class for "Candids ".
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Bicentennial Plans for Celebrating
April 19, 1775 — A Hinge of History
The Battle Green in 1860
The monument was erected
in 1799 and was the first
such monument in America
to commemorate any battle
of the Revolution. Re-
produced from Lossing's
Field Book of the Revolu-
tion, printed in 1860.
THE LEXINGTON BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE, in its fourth and
final planning year, expanded its organization, obtained
from the town the bulk of the funds it requested, and test-
ed several logistical plans during the 1974 Patriots Day
parade and during several bicentennial - oriented events in
the fall. Current members of the committee are: Lincoln P.
Cole, Jr., Chairman; Raymond B. Barnes, Lois W. Brown,
Miriam W. Butts, Rudolph J. Fobert, Roland B. Greeley, Rev-
erend Harold T. Handley, Anthony Mancini, Richard A. Michel-
son, Rebecca G. Nussdorfer, Stephen M. Politi, and George
E. Rowe.
A significant change took place in May when the com-
mittee chairman, Kingston Howard, resigned due to business
relocation. His position was filled by Representative
Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. Other major personnel changes during
the year included the resignation of Alan G. Adams from
public relations, and the appointment of George E. Rowe as
treasurer succeeding Fred B. James who resigned in 1973.
Many additional townspeople have volunteered to serve
as coordinator or leader for some specific task or project.
These include: Bob Bond, bicycle tour; Jack Borden, media
relations; Anne Cuccoluto, administration; Gracia Dayton,
poster contest; Tiny Ewell, guest housing; Don Gillespie
and Jerry Welch, bicentennial town band; Bob Harris, senior
citizens and special groups; Diana Healey, publicity; Betsy
and Dean Lahikainen, handcrafts; and Dr. Howard A. Smith
receptions.
Robert Tarlin, Bicentennial Coordinator, has been ac-
tive in all logistical, program, and fund - raising phases
connected with the two -year celebration. His office in the
Visitors' Center serves as the focal point for all of Lex-
ington's bicentennial activities.
The town - sponsored program of events for the three -day
weekend surrounding April 19, 1975 remains substantially as
described in the 1973 town report, the high points being:
Saturday, April 19 Sunday, April 20
Battle reenactment on the
Battle Green
Youth Parade
Ceremonies on the Green
Patriots' Day Parade
Post - parade Reception
Special Church Services
Rededication of the Battle
Green (to which the Pres-
ident has been invited)
Concert: Masterworks Chorale
The Joint Military Bicentennial Coordinating Committee
continues to meet on a monthly basis. Its prime purpose is
to assist Lexington and Concord in securing appropriate
military marching units for the Patriots' Day parade, in
logistical planning, and in obtaining equipment and mater-
ial support required for the planned activities. The com-
mittee is chaired by Hanscom Field base commander, Colonel
Sigurd Jensen, and is composed of military representatives
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BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE
from each service plus representatives from Lexington, Con-
cord, Lincoln, and the Minute Man National Historic Park.
The assistance of this committee has been gratefully accept-
ed and appreciated.
In planning the many bicentennial activities the health
and safety of the town residents and guests continue to re-
ceive priority over all other considerations. This area of
interest remains the sole responsibility of the town manager,
with coordinating responsibility the task of the committee
through its director /coordinator. A "worst probable" situa-
tion has been assumed in assessing the need for support
personnel, equipment, materials, and services during the
celebration. The major unknowns for which Patriots' Day
logistical assumptions were made include: (1) Number of
visitors, 110 -130 thousand; (2) Weather conditions, non -
inclement; (3) Energy problems, similar to 1974; (4) Pres-
idential invitation, President or Vice - President will attend;
(5) Federal /State assistance, minimal.
Based on the above, and on other factors, plans are
being developed and implemented for adequate support from
the police, fire, and public works departments. The bulk of
the support requirements fall within the jurisdiction of the
police department. Traffic control, crowd control, and town
protection are major components of these plans. Some addi-
tional police support from surrounding municipalities has
been committed already and more is being requested.
For the remainder of the nation's bicentennial the com-
mittee has been planning and coordinating a wide variety of
programs and events aimed specifically at Lexington resi-
dents rather than at visitors and tourists. Several of
these projects were given a trial during 1974. A bicenten-
nial town band performed several well- received concerts on
the Green during the summer. A full day's program was spon-
sored in mid - September that featured a quilt lecture, and
handcraft exhibits and demonstrations. Its successful re-
ception has insured that a similar activity will be offered
in 1975. Other programs in varying stages of development
include: musical concerts, historic lectures and fireside
chats; an architectural photographic essay on the town,
several art and crafts exhibits, an historic documents exhi-
bit, a colonial fashion show; an international dinner, and
an historic walking tour incorporating the research, identi-
fication, and marking of Lexington's historical buildings.
In the fall the committee began an effort to coordinate
the bicentennial activities of civic, fraternal, and youth
groups, religious congregations, and schools. This program
will serve as a focal point for all bicentennial activities,
and will provide a structure for the cross - pollenization of
bicentennial suggestions, ideas, advice, and assistance
among these organizations.
Fund - raising has not been neglected. The Lexington Bi-
centennial Corporation, a separate entity from the committee,
was authorized by the town and chartered by the state in
1973. Its members are: Richard Michelson, Chairman; Alfred
Busa, Cornelius Cronin, Jack Maloney, Anthony Mancini,
Stephen Politi and Robert Reynolds. The corporation has
undertaken three major projects to raise money for a perma-
nent bicentennial memorial and to defray the cost of Lexing-
ton's bicentennial celebration.
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Photo by Gerry Gilmore
Hayward Monument
Located on the Battle Road on
Fiske Hill. From the intersection
of Route 128 and Massachusetts Ave-
nue proceed on Wood Street only a
very short distance to the first
left hand turn.
BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE
The first project was a commemorative medallion that was produced in bronze,
in silver and in vermeil. It was first offered for sale in the spring. Sales
are good, and the corporation estimates a year end net profit of over $30,000.
Based on sales success in 1974, a non - bicentennial year, the corporation has an
optimistic outlook for follow -on sales during the bicentennial years 1975 and 1976.
The second project is a bicentennial historic booklet that will focus on
the national and international reactions to, and the eventual changes brought
about by the events of April 19, 1775. The booklet, scheduled for sale in
February 1975, is being developed under the supervision of a bicentennial sub-
committee. It is being written by Martin Sandler and John Neal, both respected
authors of American history textbooks at the high school and college levels.
Ginn /Xerox, a Lexington -based publisher, is providing managerial advice and
assistance through Frank Masten.
The third project will be a bicentennial poster. To obtain the best poster
possible the corporation is conducting a widely - publicized poster contest. A
panel of qualified judges will award a first prize of $500 and a second prize of
$300. In addition, the two winning posters will be produced commercially and
sold at the Visitors' Center and other appropriate outlets.
The Lexington Bicentennial Committee is hopeful that many of the activities
planned during the bicentennial years will engender sufficient interest and en-
thusiasm so as to become self - perpetuating long after the memories of parades
and balls have faded. And more importantly, the committee hopes that towns-
people will better understand and appreciate the local, national, and global
significance of the legacy and heritage that has been bequeathed to them.
Bicentennial Committee
Seated L. to R.: Robert Tarlin, Director; Lincoln P. Cole, Jr., Chairman; Stephen Politi,
Miriam Butts, Rebecca G. Nussdorfer, Secretary; Standing L. to R.: Richard A. Michelson,
Anthony J. Mancini, Rudolph J. Fobert and Roland B. Greeley. Not pictured: George F. Rowe, Jr.
Treasurer; Raymond B. Barnes, Lois W. Brown, Harold T. Handley and Allan F. Kenney, ex- officio.
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Historic District Commission at Russell Square
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L. to R.: S. Lawrence Whipple, Commissioner; Georgia H. Williams, Commissioner; Ruth
B. Adams, Associate; Wilbur M. Jaquith, Chairman; Barbara Gilson, Clerk; Oliver F.
Hooper, Associate. Not Shown: Donald J. Shaw, Commissioner; Thomas J. Holzbog, Com-
missioner; Sarah P. Harkness, Associate; Amalia Samoylenko, Associate.
Historic Districts Commission Reports
Dramatic Changes to Two Historic Houses
DRAMATIC CHANGES IN 1974 CAME to two historic houses in Lexington. The most nota-
blewas the moving of the Hancock - Clarke House, a Registered National Historic
Landmark, and the focal point for the Hancock - Clarke Historic District. Following
an Historical Society vote to restore the house to its original site, at 36 Hancock
Street, the commission issued a Certificate for Removal of the 1698 structure from
the easterly side of the street where it was placed when it was rescued from de-
molition in 1896 by the Historical Society. The move was accomplished and the
house is back, after seventy -eight years, to its authentic location. Visitors to
Lexington during the Bicentennial in 1975 will find the house where it was in 1775
when Paul Revere went there to alert John Hancock and Samuel Adams to the presence
of the British.
During the year, the Russell House at 1505 Massachusetts Avenue, in the Munroe
Tavern Historic District, was converted to condominium use from a hostelry, in
continuous use since post -Civil War days. The commission approved a change of roof
line and the demolition of both the ell attached to the old structure and of a barn
in the rear. It also gave approval for the removal, to a more easterly location,
of a small house on the property. Division of the main building provided two
dwelling units, and the ell was replaced by two new units. Twelve additional units
brought the total number to sixteen, plus three open sheds housing multiple garages.
The selection of earth -toned colors for the exteriors of the buildings, which were
designed to harmonize with and complement the old Russell House, helped to minimize
the impact of the new construction on the neighborhood.
The commission also issued a Certificate of Appropriateness for construction
of sixteen town house dwellings in three two -story buildings at 56 -60 Worthen Road.
Alterations and additions to stores and dwellings and approval of signs for stores
and historic residences were also considered. Special notice is taken of improve-
ments made to an old house which had fallen into disrepair at 531 Massachusetts
Avenue. Efforts of this latter kind help to retard the growing commercial aspect,
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HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION
and to preserve the village atmosphere of the East Village Historic District.
S. Lawrence Whipple was appointed commissioner to succeed Philip B. Parsons,
who did not accept reappointment after faithful service since the Historic Dis-
trict Commission was established in 1957. George W. Emery did not accept reap-
pointment as Associate, and Associate Royston T. Daley resigned. The following
were appointed to fill the associate commissioner vacancies: Ruth B. Adams,
Sarah P. Harkness and Amalia G. Samoylenko. Appreciation is expressed to our
Clerk, Barbara Gilson, and to Evelyn F. Cole for their assistance during the year.
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The Work of a Master Craftsman
The hand carved lunette over the entrance door of the Lexington Arts and Crafts
building is the work of Andrew Dresselly, who was a member of the Society
and a long time resident of Lexington who now lives on Cape Cod.
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Cary Lecture Committee
ALTHOUGH MEMBERS of the Cary Lecture Committee are appointed by the town moder-
ator, funds for the annual lecture series are provided by the trustees of the
Isaac Harris Cary Educational Fund, under terms of the wills of Eliza Cary Farnham
and Susanna E. Cary.
Two programs were presented in the fall of 1974. Tom Horton of the Cousteau
Society took the audience "Behind the Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau" on Octo-
ber 5; the New Black Eagle Jazz Band, seven business and professional men who are
students and performers of the traditional New Orleans music of the Twenties, ap-
peared on November 23.
A schedule for the spring of 1975 is being arranged in close cooperation with
the bicentennial committee.
Dr. Howard A. Smith, Chairman
Levi G. Burnell Ruth M. Mitchell
Battle Green Guides
THIS WAS A PREVIEW of the Bicentennial Year of 1975 and the thirty odd licensed
guide persons found in the weather - favorable summer of 1974 more than the usual
Timber of tourists. Not the double the usual they expect for 1975, but a goodly
group from all over the world. And they told them the simple story of Lexington,
the Birthplace of American Liberty, as they guided them around the Battle Green.
And they did it well.
In 1975 they will start earlier. By March those Lexington youths, who are
fourteen or older and who wish to be guides can obtain their applications at the
Information Center and take an examination in Lexington History which they must
pass to qualify. They will then appear before the Board of Selectmen for licensing
about April 1. They will have an important part in Lexington's great Bicentennial.
Harold T. Handley
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Town
Celebrations
Committee
Minutemen Firing A Memorial Salute
Photo by Joseph Kitrosser
TOWN CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE
BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
THE TOWN CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE (TCC), as a subcommittee of the
Lexington Bicentennial Committee (LBC), continues to do the
detailed planning for the events to be held on Patriot's Day,
1975. Except for the arrival of Paul Revere at midnight on
April 18, those events will be the same as those held in other
years. The parades and crowds will, no doubt, be larger but in
other respects Patriot's Day, 1975 will be unchanged from most
recent years. Because we will share almost all invited guests
with Concord, and Concord will be their hosts for lunch, the TCC
will not arrange that lunch in 1975. With the approval of the
LBC, the committee has appointed James Broderick Chief Marshal
of the afternoon parade and Joseph Rooney will be his second -in-
command as Chief -of- Staff. They will be responsible for most of
the planning and execution of the 1975 parade. Those responsi-
bilities include the appointment of the rest of the parade staff.
PATRIOT'S DAY (April 15)
Since 1956 when the committee was established by town meet-
ing its members have acted as the chief marshal and staff of the
morning parade. That parade has been mostly for the young people
of Lexington. To emphasize that aspect, the committee appointed
Steven Doran, president of the senior class at Lexington High
School, chief marshal of the 1974 morning parade. Part of those
duties were to appoint the division marshals and to act as master
of ceremonies at the Battle Green exercises that immediately
follow the parade. The committee was most pleased with Steve's
execution of those duties and, on the basis of his performance,
will make similar appointments in the future.
During the Battle Green exercises, Harvey Smith, first vice
president of the Lexington Lions Club, presented its annual
White Tricorne Hat award to Irving Mabee. The award recognizes
citizens of the town who have made outstanding contributions
over many years. Irving Mabee, a past selectman and former
chairman of the capital expenditures committee and active in many
other activities, admirably fulfilled those requirements. The
Lexington Minute Men, through their Commanding Officer, Capt.
Robert Marrigan, presented their Lawrence C. Stone Award to
Michael McKenna. Michael is a member of the high school band
and of the Hayden Recreation Center's drum corps. He won the
award for being the most improved drummer at Hayden - -where
"Stoney" taught for many years.
The Lions Club road race, the Rotary Club's pancake break-
fast, and ceremonies conducted by the Lexington Minute Men and
the D.A.R. on and near the Battle Green completed the morning
activities. Paul Revere arrived as usual at 1:00 p.m. at the
Minute Man Statue with greeting from the mayor of Boston to the
selectmen and citizens of Lexington.
Chief Marshal Capt. James J. Leahy, USNR(ret), commanded
the afternoon parade. As in 1973, the parade assembled at the
high school. It marched along Waltham Street to Marrett Road,
to Massachusetts Avenue, past the reviewing stand at Cary Hall,
to the Battle Green, to Worthen Road and then to the high school
for dismissal. Its progress was much smoother and quicker than
last year; the head of the parade took twenty minutes less to
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reach the reviewing stand. Because we will use the same assembly area and route
in 1975, the committee was most encouraged by the results.
The annual Chamber of Commerce awards to floats which best depict the parade
theme ( "Liberty, Unity, Responsibility ") were won by the Lexington Girl Scouts in
the youth division, Pilgrim Church in the civic division and by Mal's Towing Ser-
vice in the commercial division. Awards are made by judges selected by the Cham-
ber of Commerce and are presented before the afternoon begins so that the winning
floats may be identified as they pass the reviewing stand.
OTHER CELEBRATIONS
On May 27, Capt. Edward Silva, Lexington Fire Department, led the Memorial Day
Parade. It made its customary stops at Munroe Cemetery, Cary Hall, the Olde Bury-
ing Ground and on the Battle Green. At each stop, brief memorial ceremonies were
conducted. A benediction, placing of a memorial wreath by a senior girl scout, a
three -round volley by a musket squad from the Lexington Minute Men, taps, and an
echo played by buglers from the high school band made up those ceremonies. Simi-
lar ceremonies were held at Westview Cemetery before the parade began. At Munroe
Cemetery, in addition, Steven Doran recited Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, Margery
Battin, selectwoman, read General Logan's orders for the first Memorial Day, and
the high school band played a hymn. The Honorable Paul W. Cronin, our representa-
tive to the United States Congress, gave the main address at the Battle Green
ceremonies following the parade.
Veterans Day, on October 28, was celebrated with a parade from Munroe School
to the Battle Green. Charles Thomann, Commander, Post No. 3007, Veterans of
Foreign Wars, served as chief marshal. Charles T. Sweeney, Chief of Veterans
Services Division, U.S.V.A. Regional Office, Boston, was the principle speaker at
the Battle Green ceremonies.
The committee looks forward each year to greeting members of the U.S.S. Lex-
ington (CV -2) Minutemen Club on the Battle Green for their annual memorial ser-
vices. Those services have been held on the Sunday in May closest to May 8 for
the past ten years. Changes to club organization and personnel apparently pre-
cluded that visit in 1974. The committee regrets the absence of the club and hopes
it can resume coming to Lexington in 1975.
IN GENERAL
For the first time in several years the weather permitted us to hold all cele-
brations as scheduled and in relative comfort. Perhaps that's reason enough for an
additional celebration:
We regret that Ralph Lord's duties in the athletic department of the school
department and other responsibilities required him to leave the committee. Our
regret doesn't lessen our appreciation for his many contributions during the years
he spent with us, however. The board of selectmen appointed Ray Flynn to succeed
Ralph Lord.
Raymond B. Barnes, Chairman
Eleanor Litchfield
William Brenchick, Jr.
James Fenske
Raymond J. Flynn
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Leo Gaughan, Vice Chairman
William Fitzgerald
Ruth Mitchell
Hildegarde McGonagle
New Cary
Library
Addition:
A Dream
Fulfilled
LONG AWAITED, the renovation and expansion program at Cary
Library is approaching completion nearly on schedule, and
well within the budget approved by last year's town meeting.
Since this has been a relatively complex project involving
total integration of the original building and its later addi-
tions, and requiring completion in a time of rapid inflation
and material shortages, we feel the accomplishment is indeed
a noteworthy one.
The board of trustees records its deep appreciation to
the permanent building committee for the critical role it has
had in translating the library's needs into the handsome and
functional building we now see. The patience, planning, and
hard work of the staff is especially appreciated during a time
of several moves to temporary quarters and constant shifting
of the shelves and books. Our thanks extend also to the towns-
people for their understanding of problems caused by the con-
struction. The library was never closed because of the
construction but on several occasions it was necessary to
close the Children's Library or the adult stacks for short
periods of time. Some material has had to be kept in storage.
In spite of these and other handicaps, circulation will prob-
ably fall only slightly short of its record high which oc-
curred the year before construction began. Complaints have
been valid though few, but words of encouragement from patrons
were constant. Circulation at the East Lexington Branch has
gone to a record high of about 43,000. This was due not only
to the temporary problems at the main library, but to the at-
mosphere at East Lexington which has been created over the
last twenty years, by the branch librarian, Gladys Killam.
COMING EVENTS AND THE BICENTENNIAL
A gala opening for children and another for adults is
being planned for the spring when the parking area, land-
scaping, and furnishing should be completed. These events
are appropriate to mark the completion of an important addi-
tion to the town's facilities and cultural life, but it is
more important to stress that your library holds "Open House"
for all comers seven days a week all year long. Make good
use of it!
The opening of the new building will be the big library
event of the bicentennial year. Also being planned are sev-
eral film series, a poetry reading series in cooperation with
the Concord Library, and the publication of a guide to the
study of Lexington. We also plan to continue the very suc-
cessful children's summer programs. Last year these included
an historical seminar, weekly movies and story hours, jump -
rope day, puppet making, paper creating, and a pet show.
Announcements will be distributed through the schools and pub-
lished in the papers.
NEW SERVICES
A popular new service of the library is the loaning of
museum admission cards to patrons. Participating museums
have been the Museum of Fine Arts and the Museum of Science.
These cards may be reserved without charge at the library's
reference desk. State aid funds ($11,957.25) are used to im-
prove selected areas of the collection each year. This year
they have been used to strengthen the recording collection in
anticipation of the opening of the new music and art room,
and for material on the family, child care, and the elderly.
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CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
SOME IMPORTANT GIFTS
A number of important Lexington items have been received by Cary Library this
year. The flag, which flew from the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Lexington during the
Battle of the Coral Sea in May 1942, was presented to the town by the ship's offi-
cers and men and will hang in the new Lexington Room soon. Lexington artist
Richard Filipowski has given the original art work for his bicentennial poster
which was an award winner in the contest sponsored by Boston. This, too, will
hang in the new Lexington Room. Philip B. Parsons has presented a handsome paint-
ing of the East Lexington Library which is now hanging at the branch. It is a
pleasure to acknowledge publicly these important gifts. There have been many
other gifts, especially of books, which are too numerous to list, but are no
less appreciated.
Fred C. Bailey, Chairman
Sanborn C. Brown, Vice - Chairman
Rev. R. Reinhold
Shirley Stolz, Chairman
Elizabeth H. Clarke
Irving H. Mabee
Robert C. Hilton, Director
Executive Committee
Jacqueline Davison
Rev. Harold T. Handley
Advisory Committee
Theodore Mairson Ruth Morey
Mildred Marek Ann Wallace
Library Highlights
Left: East Lexington Branch Librarian Gladys
Killam was honored for twenty years of outstand-
ing community service. Board Chairman Fred C.
Bailey and Vice - President Sanborn C. Brown look
on as she opens a much deserved tribute.
Below: Mrs. Sara Hale entertained this summer
study group with selections on the guitar.
Below Left: Library Trustee Reverend Harald T.
Handley does the carving at a demonstration of
colonial cooking given as a part of historical
seminars he conducted for children.
Band Concerts
on the Green
Under the leadership of
Bandmaster Donald J.
Gillespie, Jr., the
pleasant old custom of
band concerts on the
Green was revived and
the Lexington Bicenten-
nial Town Band held
five Thursday evening
concerts. Average num-
ber in the band was 55;
average audience was
about 400.
Photo by Gerry Gilmore
Sidelights on Lexington
"What Time Has Wrought!"
One hundred years ago Lexington's
farms stood second in milk pro-
duction in Massachusetts. It was
long noted for vegetable and
greenhouse products. Today the
Wilson Farm on Pleasant Street
is one of the very few actively
operated farms in town.
Below: An Audience at Cary Hall Participating in a Messiah "Sing"
Sponsored by the Masterworks Chorale
Photo by Gerry Gilmore
Photo by Joseph Kitrosser
Photo by Richard Dugas
The Moving of the Hancock - Clarke House
In 1974 the Lexington Historical Society undertook a capital funds drive to raise
$100,000 to move the Hancock - Clarke house across Hancock Street to its original site
from which it had been moved in 1898. By year end $65,000 had been raised and the
house had been set down on itsnewlocation. The fund raising will continue in 1975.
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lications, Inc.
Human Interest Items Spanning Two Hundred Years
January 10, 1775 "Lexington sent 61 Loads of Wood to Boston poor and some Money ", Jonas Clarke's diary.
May 23, 1776:
Lexington votes to uphold Continental Congress should it declare for liberty and
independence.
1779: Estimated population, 750.
1780 -1786: Severe inflation and depreciated money. Selectmen sell old kettle for $1200.
September 3, 1792: Bad epidemic of smallpox; four "hospitals" voted.
February, 1807: Cambridge to Concord turnpike opens; two toll gates.
January, 1813 Post Office opens in Buckman Tavern; Rufus Meriam first Postmaster.
1816: Crops destroyed; Frosts in July and August; snow in June and September.
1820: Population 1200. Vote to build a fence around the common.
1821: Provision made for a Town School Committee; property - owning qualification for voting
removed.
March 5, 1827: Juvenile Library established; first in Massachusetts.
1830: Town elects its first general school committee; vote to print a town report (single sheet).
July 3, 1839: First Public Normal School in America opens (Masonic Building).
August 26, 1846: First cars run on Lexington and West Cambridge R.R. - three trains a day, each way.
September 4, 1854: First High School opens on second floor of Town Hall.
April 20, 1868: Town establishes free public library, to be called Cary Library.
April 11, 1870: Mrs. Maria Cary offers town $20,000 toward new town hall. (Present site of Muzzey Jr.High)
1873: Town lowers two brooks; law suits ensue. Arlington buys Great Meadow for water supply.
1875: Population 2500. Centennial costs town $9300. First town seal adopted; Lexington farms
second in milk production in the Commonwealth.
March 7, 1881: Town asks Lesgislature to allow women to vote and hold office.
1882: The telephone comes to Lexington - six subscribers.
1886: Lexington Historical Society organized; First Superintendent of schools hired; R.R. dou-
ble tracked to Boston.
1887: Miss Ellen A. Stone first woman elected to school committee.
October 1891: Ellen Stone offers "Stone Building" to town for branch library.
April, 1892: Gas -Light Company asks permission to erect poles and run electric wires.
May, 1892: Lexington Land Company reveals plans for developing Munroe Hill.
1894: Hastings Park purchased by Lexington Field and Garden Club, for residents' use.
September, 1894: Cambridge acquires land surrounding Hobbs Brook for its water supply.
April 19, 1900: Minuteman Statue dedicated; first street car to Lexington Center.
1901: Lexington - Boston, 21 trains a day, each way. Sundays seven trains each way.
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TWO HUNDRED YEARS
November 1, 1902: New high school dedicated (west portion of present Muzzey Jr. High).
January 31, 1905: Miss Alice B. Cary offers town a library building and site.
October, 1909: Free postal delivery established; plans laid for "Fair Oaks" development.
1911: Town's first motorized fire engine purchased.
1913: J.W. Wilbur developing large area of East Lexington ( "Liberty Heights ").
February, 1915: Town appropriates sum for sewerage system.
1920: Population 6350, tax rate $33; first town meeting in which women take part.
February, 1921: "Lexington Manor" house lots on sale; 35 land developments in town.
August 15, 1924: Buses begin to run on Massachusetts Avenue, replacing street cars.
1927: Cary Trustees offer town a new memorial Building.
1933: Route 2 under construction; weekly band concerts on Buckman Tavern lawn.
1936: First reference to an airport at Bedford.
April 19, 1942: 5000 citizens assemble on Common, repeat the pledge of December 13, 1773.
1950: Work begins on a new Route 128.
March 1956: Ruth Morey first woman elected to Board of Selectmen.
1970: Introduction of Selectmen -Town Manager form of government.
1975: School budget over 13 million dollars; Hancock - Clarke house is back on original site.
S. Lawrence Whipple, Historian
Lexington Historical Society
Sources: "A Calendar of Lexington ", by Edwin B. Worthen; Rev. Jonas Clarke's Diary; "The Turnpikes of New
England ", by Frederic J. Wood; Lexington Town Reports.
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The Planning Board
Fits the Pieces
Together
AS IN PAST YEARS, the Planning Board in 1974,
continued its pattern of duties and activities general-
ly related to short - and long -range Town planning. Among
these were the following:
Subdivision Control. As required by State statute, the
Planning Board considered seven applications submitted in
1974 for subdivisions, including Drummer Boy Green (Bed-
ford Street), Minute Man Ridge (Allen Street), Lowell Estates II (Sanderson Road), Wood -
park Estates (Wood Street), Bicentennial Farms (Cary Avenue), Farmhurst Section V (Bridge
Street), and Centre Estates (Bedford Street), and ruled on 38 applications for division
of land where subdivision control procedures were believed not to be required. Of the
subdivisions acted upon during the year, three were given final approval following public
hearings and receipt of advisory letters from the Town Engineer and Board of Health.
Farmhurst Section V was denied because of inadequate information on drainage; this deci-
sion was appealed to Superior Court where at year's end the case awaited trial. In all,
89 subdivision lots were approved for building purposes.
Following public hearings conducted by the Planning Board, the April Town Meeting
voted to include two tracts of land in the recently- created RD zone for multiple - family
housing. One of these proposals, Flintlock on Wood Street, was subsequently defeated by
referendum, but the other, Drummer Boy on Bedford Street opposite Hartwell Avenue, is pro-
ceeding toward its eventual goal of the construction of 150 dwelling units. As required by
the RD zoning by -law, the Planning Board is currently reviewing detailed plans for the
first installment of 50 units to assure itself and the Board of Appeals that they are in
substantial agreement with the proposal originally approved by Town Meeting.
General Planning. The Town is now approaching full growth with most of the easily built -
upon sites already occupied, and increasing pressure is being put upon low -lying areas for
residential and industrial development. Typical of these is the Tophet Swamp in the corner
of Town bounded by Route 128 between Bedford Street and Hanscom Field. In 1974, the
Planning Board devoted considerable attention to the specific problems associated with
development of the surroundings and of the Swamp itself. To determine the effect of fill-
ing on the hydrology of the Swamp, and particularly on the runoff into the Shawsheen River,
the C. E. Maguire Company conducted a study for the Town which concluded that up to half
the storage volume of the Swamp could be filled before unacceptable water levels in the
Swamp or the river would result. In the light of this report, the Planning Board has been
considering the formulation of policy with respect to proposals such as expansion of the
Town's Sanitary Landfill, widening of Bedford Street, State construction of a new connector
between Route 128 and Hartwell Avenue, provision of a park- and -ride facility for implementa-
tion of central -city public transportation, and further commercial and industrial develop-
ment of the Swamp's borders. Because most of the area has long been industrially and
commercially zoned, such projects appear appropriate if the basic hydrological questions can
be satisfactorily answered.
Similar questions arise in other parts of Lexington. This year the Planning Board
attempted to reduce the impact of residential and other construction in wetlands by extending
its Wetland zoning areas, but found difficulties both in the accuracy of the photogrammetric
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maps and the formulation of technical definitions of wetness satisfactory to Town Meeting.
Because of these, it withdrew its proposed Town Meeting Articles for expansion of the wetland
zoned areas and is currently seeking more acceptable methods for minimizing the problems that
arise from overdevelopment of such land.
To determine the need for off - street parking facilities in the Town Center, two surveys
of parking habits in the central area were conducted with the help of the League of Women
Voters during the spring and summer of 1974. Recommendations based on the results will be
completed in 1975 and should provide the Selectmen a basis for action.
Two studies were authorized by the 1974 Town Meeting to determine Town goals and atti-
tudes toward future growth, particularly in recreational facilities. With the help of out-
side consultants and citizens committees, the Planning Board expects to make progress on
these projects during 1975.
Other Duties. In addition to subdivision control, the Planning Board has certain other
statutory tasks. Under Chapter 774, the Board must submit an extensive report to the Board
of Appeals analyzing the need for low and moderate income housing and the planning considera-
tions underlying each application for a comprehensive permit to construct subsidized housing.
In 1974, one report was written, recommending denial of a permit for 44 units in a proposed
development off Webb and Young Streets. The Lexington Zoning By -law also requires that
Planning Board recommendations be submitted before the Board of Appeals may issue certain
special permits; during 1974, eleven such letters were written covering a variety of uses.
Other letters were addressed to various Boards for a variety of less formal purposes.
One to the Board of Selectmen urged that tax title lots be reserved for possible use as
scattered sites for moderate income single or two - family housing. Another provided that
Board with information on the status of Lexington land abutting the Burlington Arcade off
Lowell Street, and recommendations for restoring at least part of this land to its original
contours before earth had been illegally removed. Several letters to the Board of Appeals
supplied information and Planning Board positions on various petitions for special permits,
as for example those of the U.S. Postal Service in its efforts to establish an Incoming Mail
Center near the Lexington - Waltham line. In all these, the Planning Board benefitted from the
professional opinions and judgments of the Design Advisory Committee, a volunteer group of
Lexington architects, landscape architects and planners.
Finally, the Planning Director and his assistant spent considerable time this year in
support of the Conservation Commission, aiding them in technical matters related to adminis-
tration of the Wetlands Protection Act, as well as serving on the Traffic Safety Committee
and providing land -use information to other groups, particularly the Lexington Housing Auth-
ority and the Lexington Bicentennial Committee. The Planning Board believes this to be an
entirely appropriate use of its staff and is delighted that these efforts have proved helpful.
Lexington Planning Board
Around the table, left to right: Kenneth G. Briggs, Planning Director, Marion H. Snow, Secre-
tary, Paul J. MacKenzie, Clerk; Stanley A. Brown, Eric T. Clarke, Chairman; Lois W. Brown,
Thomas F. Costello, Vice - Chairman.
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Photo by Guy D. Busa
A Recreation Program for All Ages
THE RECREATION COMMITTEE stepped up its goal of recreation for all ages.
Small tot equipment was installed at Garfield Street. Estabrook playground
was opened. The beach at the reservoir was completed, bicycle paths were ex-
tended, all tennis courts were resurfaced with some rebuilt wherever necessary.
The committee's plans for the future call for extension of the bicycle
paths, a motor bike trail, lighted softball field, completion of the "Old
Res" with a permanent bath house and fencing around the beach area, a back-
stop at Garfield Street, basketball area at Harrington School, tennis prac-
tice back boards, four new tennis courts, boccie courts, a horse ring, a
skating area at Garfield Street and a new five (5) year capital expenditure
for recreation.
SEASONAL RECREATION PROGRAMS
I. Spring
a. Golf lessons - adults and children - at high school gymnasium, Wednesday and
Thursday evenings 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. - March and April.
b. Girls softball league - 16 teams - Harrington, Bridge, Fiske Fields -
9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. - May through June.
II. Spring and Summer
a. Softball - men's league, 16 teams - Harrington, Fiske, Center Fields,
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday evenings, 6:30 P.M. April through
September (conducted by recreation committee under direction of the
recreation director).
III. Summer
a. Playground - Adams, Harrington, Center, Hastings, Parker, Franklin, Bridge
and Estabrook (new), Monday through Friday, 9:00 A.M. - 12 noon, 1:00 P.M. -
4:00 P.M.
b. Playground - Bridge, retarded and emotionally disturbed children: Monday
through Friday, 9:30 A.M. - 2:30 P.M., swimming daily at reservoir
11:00 A.M. - 12 noon, June, July and August.
c. Tennis lessons: Center - Monday and Wednesday mornings; Adams and Parker
Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
d. Arts and crafts - all playgrounds every afternoon, Monday through Friday -
June, July, August.
e. New program - Red Cross standard first aid course offered to all summer
staff.
f. Swimming pools at Center - June, July, August.
1) Children - lessons every morning, Monday through Friday 9:00 A.M. -
12 noon.
2) Children and adults - free swimming, Monday through Friday, 1:00 P.M.-
4:00 P.M.
3) Life saving lessons - senior and junior (American Red Cross) - five
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weeks, adults and children over 14 years of age - Monday through
Friday, 4:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
4) New program - swimming lessons for the handicapped adults - Monday -
Friday - 4:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
5) New program - synchronized swimming lessons - all ages - Monday -
Friday - 12 noon - 1:00 P.M.
6) Adults and children - free swimming, evenings 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.,
Monday through Friday.
7) Adults and children free swimming - Saturdays - 10:00 - 12 noon and
1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M., Sundays 1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
8) Competitive swim meets held at 12:00 noon - 1:00 P.M. Monday through
Friday.
g. Swimming at Reservoir - June, July, August, September.
1) Children and adults - free swimming, Monday through Saturday,
10:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M., Sunday - 12:00 noon - 8:00 P.M.
2) Life saving lessons - senior and junior (American Red Cross), five
weeks - adults and children over 14 years of age, Monday through Friday,
4:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
3) Adult swim lessons, Monday through Friday 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
4) "Res" new program - swim lessons for handicapped children - Monday -
Friday 11:00 A.M. - 12 noon.
5) "Res" new program - swim lessons for four year olds - Monday - Thursday -
10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
h. Tennis sign -in program at Center Tennis Courts, Saturdays and Sundays
9:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M., and evenings 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M., Monday through
Friday during summer months June, July, August, September. Reservation
booth open May through November at Center for reservation and swim tags.
i. Night tennis under lights, 8:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M. at Center.
j. Boys summer soccer league - 6:00 P.M. - Monday through Friday, June
through September.
IV. Autumn
a. Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Grade boys and girls soccer, Saturday
mornings, 9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. Lincoln Street Playground- September,
October, November.
V. Autumn, Winter, and Spring
a. Adults
1) Ladies exercise class, high school gymnasium and field house, Tuesday
and Thursday evenings 7:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M., September to May.
2) Men's exercise class, high school gymnasium and field house, Monday
and Wednesday evenings, 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M., October to April.
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3) Adult badminton - Muzzey Junior High gymnasium Monday and Thursday
evenings. 7:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M., October to May.
4) Chess program - all citizens - all ages - Friday evenings -
7:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. - Estabrook Hall - Cary Memorial Building.
VI. Winter
a. Children
1) Small tot program - boys and girls, Estabrook Hall, Cary Memorial
Building - 4 year olds - 9:30 A.M. - 10:30 A.M., 5 year olds -
10:45 A.M. - 11:45 A.M., Saturday mornings - December to April
2) Retarded and emotionally disturbed children - Franklin School,
Saturday mornings 9:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.
NOTE - Program includes singing, bowling, basketball, square dancing,
coasting, dancing, etc. - swimming in Hayden Pool 12:00 noon _
1:00 P.M.
3) The following programs for Saturday morning 9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
includes races, mat exercises, games, gymnastics, volley ball, rope
Cllmbing,basketball, street hockey etc. December to April.
a. Fifth and Sixth grade girls - Muzzey Junior High Gymnasium.
b. Fifth and Sixth grade boys - High School Gymnasium and Field House.
c. Intermediate (seventh, eighth and ninth grade girls) - High School
Field House - Muzzey Jr. High Gymnasium.
d. Intermediate (seventh, eighth and ninth grade boys) - Diamond Junior
High Gymnasium.
4) Adults and children - ice skating areas, - Adams, Center,Kinneen,Fiske,
Sutherland Heights, Franklin, "Old Res ", Hastings.
Schedules and requests for all recreational facilities by all local citi-
zens, organizations, groups etc. are coordinated by the recreation director,
and may be obtained at the Center playground booth May through November.
Persons using the fireplaces at Willard's Woods must obtain a fire permit
from the Lexington Fire Department.
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Photo by Roy J. Murphy
Recreation Committee
Seated (L. to R.): Vincent E.
Hayes, Daniel P. Busa, Chair-
man; Patricia Swanson.
Standing (L. to R.): Richard
Wertheim, Benedict E. Bertini,
Director; James Dhimos.
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
THE LEXINGTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION celebrated its tenth anniversary this year
and can look back on many significant changes since its inception. Originally
established as a land protection agency with very little power, it has been trans-
formed into a state regulatory agency with jurisdiction over the development of
wetlands. As most of the remaining undeveloped land in Lexington falls within this
definition, a number of problems accompany this responsibility.
Land Acquisition. To date the town has acquired a total of 380 acres of land
for conservation purposes with an additional seven acres under conservation ease-
ment and /or restriction. The net cost to the town has been approximately $1,200
per acre, or less than ten cents on the tax rate. The 1974 town meeting was asked
to vote approval of seven parcels
of land totaling 28 acres, but only
five parcels totaling 11 acres won
approval. The sites were scattered
The Goals of the throughout the town, and were part
of an overall plan to provide a
Conservation Commission . green belt connecting larger open
areas. Through the aggressive ef-
Land Acquisition forts of town counsel, most land
acquisition articles voted by pre -
Land Management vious town meetings have been
successfully negotiated and this
land has been added to town -owned
Wetland Protection conservation land.
Education Wetlands Protection. Under
the amended Wetlands Protection
Act, the commission has been given
the authority to regulate develop-
ment on wetlands. Briefly, the procedure is to hold a public hearing and to issue
a set of conditions governing how an applicant may "fill, dredge or otherwise alter
a wetland." The commission held a total of 15 hearings in 1974 as follows: 115
Kendall Corporation, Minuteman Village (Haroian), Hayden Recreation Center, Sanitary
Landfill (Town of Lexington), Caira, Krebs School, Scott Properties, Tripi - Sowkow,
Town of Lexington sewers, S. and J. Hamilton, Town of Lexington Turning Mill Sewer,
W.R. Grace and Company, Fillios, Grace Chapel and Bellizia (Pine Meadow Country Club).
Certain problems are presented when the town itself is an applicant, which is what
happened three times in 1974.
Education. Although the commission realizes the importance of an ecologically
aware community, this is an area of benign neglect for many. Fortunately there are
other citizens and organizations who are able to fill the void. The successful pro-
gram of citizen "victory gardens" initiated last year by the commission was expand-
ed this year, and will be continued. Identification of conservation land has begun
with the installation of signs at 20 locations, and conservation areas are included
on the zoning map that is available through the planning board. Commission members
have spoken to a number of local groups on conservation and land use, and have also
participated in regional land -use meetings such as: Hobbs Brook, Charles River,
Mystic River Watersheds, Red -Line extension, Route 2 relocation and Route 128 Hart-
well Avenue connector.
Land Management. For maximum citizen enjoyment of open spaces -- to keep
trails open, lands clean, and regulations enforced -- conservation lands require
more manpower and funds than have previously been committed. Thus the commission
has requested land maintenance funding for Fiscal Year 1976. Meanwhile, the com-
mission appreciates the concern of citizens who initiated Fall Conservation Cleanup
Day on October 5, 1974, a project supported by the League of Women Voters, Citizens
for Lexington Conservation, scout groups and other civic organizations.
Help. At the selectmen's request the town meeting voted funds for a profes-
sional administrative assistant. Interviews are now being held for a qualified
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Conservation Commission in Consultation with Planning Board
Right to Left Around the Table: Commission members David G. Williams, Manfred P. Friedman, Angela E.
Frick, Chairman, John J. McWeeny, Susan S. Solomon, Gary L. Larson and Paul E. Mazerall, (ex- officio)
(partly hidden), Erna S. Greene, Secretary to the Commission, Lois W. Brown, Planning Board member,
and Eric T. Clarke, Chairman of the Planning Board. Not present: Francis W.K. Smith, Vice- Chairman.
conservation services administrator. This follows an initial attempt to fill the
position from within. The commission hopes to begin 1975 with renewed vigor.
Membership. Seven is the magic number, we hope, as there is now a full com-
mission. Dr. Howard M. Kassler found it necessary to resign before his second term
was finished, and Margaret F. Rawls was unable to seek reappointment for her second
term. They are both sorely missed for their enthusiasm, energy and expertise. The
commission and the town are deeply in their debt.
Angela E. Frick, Chairman
Manfred P. Friedman
Gary L. Larson
John J. McWeeney
Francis W.K. Smith, Vice Chairman
Susan Snell Solomon
David G. Williams
Paul E. Mazerall, ex- officio
Erna S. Greene, Secretary
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4pe
crlos Retirements ...
Recruiting • G ° °d.b
.Ye
....these were Fire Department "Happenings"
IN 1974 only one structural fire required an additional alarm. This was a lightning- caused
blaze in a dwelling on Robinson Road. The occupants were away at the time, and the fire gained
considerable headway before being discovered and reported. As a result of the delayed discovery,
the structure sustained severe fire and smoke damage on the second floor.
Another fire that had potential for a large loss occurred at the Maria Hastings School in
September. When the department responded to the alarm,it was discovered that four separate
fires had been set in the building. Since the fire was one of suspicious origin, the matter
became one for the state fire marshal's office and the police to investigate. Subsequent to
the event, a juvenile was questioned as to his knowledge with regard to the act, and at this
writing the matter is still pending.
A major fire broke out in Chelsea this year in May. While not of the proportions of the
1973 conflagration, it required the need for many communities to send mutual aid assistance to
help quell the blaze. Lexington responded with two pumpers; Engine 1 pumped for many hours at
the fire, while Engine 2 covered at one of the vacant fire stations.
The number of calls for outside fires that were deliberately set increased markedly this
fall. The resources of the department were sorely taxed several times, with mutual aid
necessary from surrounding towns in several instances. The greatest problem that the fire
fighters are faced with nowadays in coping with this type of fire is the increased travel that
has come about as a result of the development of outlying areas.
Recently, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of calls to fires in
"dumpsters ". These large- capacity trash containers are most often used by business firms and
other organizations that generate large amounts of trash. It seems to have become common for
malicious persons to set the contents on fire. In so doing, a two -fold hazard is presented.
The first is that fire fighters could be injured by the exploding aerosol cans that are often
disposed of in these containers. The second is the possibility of the fire spreading to a
structure since these dumpsters are often located against or close to buildings.
This past year, the fire department of this town became a fully participating member of
Fire District 13, also known as "Newton Control ". It thus became part of a fire control
district comprised of twenty -six communities in the metropolitan area joined together in a
radio network that will increase operating efficiency and improve communications between the
cities and towns concerned. This is particularly valuable when mutual aid assistance is needed
in the cooperating municipalities.
In this first year of service for Engine 2, the Mack diesel pumper, the truck proved to
be all that was expected of it. A member of the department spent a week at the Mack Company
plant in Allentown, Pennsylvania in June where he received extensive instruction on mainten-
ance procedures.
A new concept is under consideration that ultimately may effect the type of ambulance
that this department operates. This is the possible purchase of a "modular" ambulance, a vehicle
having many features that the traditional style of ambulance does not. One of the most important
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LEXINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
factors is the possibility of transferring the body module to a new chassis when desired. A
much longer useful life can be expected by utilizing this concept.
Automatically - starting auxiliary electric generators are now in operation at both stations.
In the event of a power failure, neither station would be without power to operate necessary
equipment and appliances.
Two senior captains of the department were chosen to attend the basic management course
presented by the civil service training council at the Custom House, Boston. Members of the
department belonging to the Massachusetts Institute of Drill Instructors attended meetings of
that organization during the past year. Eight members have been enrolled in and have completed
the eighty -one hour emergency medical technicians (EMT) course at Symmes' Hospital. It is hoped
in the future to be able to give the remaining ambulance personnel, officers and other selected
members the opportunity to take this course. Recent legislation has brought about more stringent
requirements for operating and manning emergency ambulances. As a result, attendance and com-
pletion of these EMT courses is mandated.
The ambulance has responded to more than six hundred calls so far this year and the final
total will probably be close to seven hundred. While many of these responses were for medical
emergencies at homes and other buildings in the town, there were numerous calls to accidents on
Lexington's two major highways.
Presently there are more than twelve members of the department enrolled in the fire science
program at Massachusetts Bay Community College in Watertown or Middlesex Community College in
Bedford. All of these fire science subjects carry credits and the option is offered to take
them under a career enrichment concept or they may be incorporated as part of the curriculum
that can lead to the attainment of an associate degree in fire science. Several members have
chosen the latter course, and are well advanced in their studies.
As a result of an examination for the postion of fire fighter, three men were selected for
appointment to the department. After attending and successfully completing the course of
instruction at the Central Massachusetts Fire Fighting Academy in Stow, they were assigned to
their respective work groups. The appointments of these men filled vacancies created by the
resignation of two men to go into police work and the mandatory retirement of the third man.
The retiree, Fire Fighter Robert A. Hamilton, who was a permanent man for twenty -seven years and
a Callman for seventeen years before that, always gave more than was asked of him. His devotion
The East Lexington Fire House
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Photo by Gerry Gilmore
LEXINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
to duty and willingness to do that "something extra" at all times will make his leaving notice-
able for a long time to come. At a retirement banquet held in October, Fire Fighter Hamilton
and retired call men Wallace Weisinger, Arthur Silva and Joseph 0. Rooney were jointly honored.
These men were valued members and their contributions during their many years of call service
are greatly appreciated and remembered. The gratitude of the town was publicly expressed when
the chairman of the board of selectmen, Alan F. Kenney, presented them with certificates of
appreciation during a meeting of that board in October. Mr. Kenney noted, at that time, that
the service of these men totaled over one hundred years.
In the summer months an intensive school inspection program was carried out. All personnel
participated and as a result much was learned of value with regard to the various schools and
their particular facilities. These inspections included both public and private schools in the
town. Included in the continuing program this year, were the new buildings on Hayden Avenue
belonging to the W. R. Grace Company, as well as the new Scottish Rite Museum on Marrett Road.
This latter building has several areas that are protected by a fire extinguishing system that
uses Halon 1301 as the extinguishing agent. This system is often used to protect areas where
valuable documents and materials are located, since it leaves no residue or after - effects.
This annual report will be the final one I shall make to the town as I have chosen to
retire at the end of this year. During the thirty -six years that I have served in the fire
department, 1 have witnessed many changes, both in the town and in the fire department. Not
the least of these, was the transition from a permanent -call department to that which it has
evolved today, that of a nearly all- permanent department. With the changes that have come
about, there has also been a change in the methods, attitudes and procedures in the fire service.
I am happy to have been a part of these changes and of these times. I believe that Lexington's
fire department is as capable and efficient as any department that comes to mind, regardless of
size. I take this opportunity to thank and commend the members of the department for the
manner in which they have performed their duties throughout the period that I have been
chief engineer. I would also like to express my appreciation to town officials, employees
and other departments who gave of their assistance so generously whenever it was requested or
required.
Walter F. Spellman
Chief
STIMULI AT LSXThUTON.
"This Shows It Like It Was"
This engraving by Amos Doolittle was made very soon after
April 19, 1775. Its merit is that it supposedly reflects
the location and nature of the buildings on the Common as
they then existed. Reproduced from Lossing's Field Book
of the Revolution published in 1860.
36
Fence Viewers
THE REVEREND JOHN HANCOCK, Pastor of the Lexington Church for over fifty years
(1697- 1752), was also active in the temporal affairs of the community. Says
A.B. Tourtelotte, "Bishop Hancock was known to settle land disputes by driving a
stake in the ground and simply telling the disputants that that was the boundary
and there would be no further argument about it."
Lexington's Fence Viewers of the present do not drive stakes. They do not
pretend to have the wisdom of the good 'Bishop'. They merely tell you that if you
wish to erect a fence it must be within your own bounds (certainly not on town
property) must not be over six feet high and must be kept in good repair.
The Fence Viewers got a goodly number of calls from people who wished to
erect a fence in 1974. Though the town has long since taken down the fence around
the Common, Lexington is still a community of fences and disputes over them. The
Fence Viewers sometimes wished that they could call on the good Bishop or use his
simple answers.
Harold T. Handley
Louis A. Zehner
The White Tricorne Hat Award
( "The Good Guys Wear White Hats ")
A NNUALLY ON PATRIOT'S DAY the Lions Club presents a white tricorne
hat to a Lexington citizen who over the years has made a notable
contribution to the town's well being. In 1974, the award was made
to Irving H. Mabee, a former member of the Board of Selectmen and a
chairman of the Capital Expenditures Committee. Long active in pub-
lic affairs and presently an associate member of the Board of Appeals
he is also a member of the Selectmen's Drug Advisory Committee. His
quiet constructive influence on the town has been very real.
Wearers of the White Tricorne
1954 Edwin B. Worthen
1955 Albert Burnham
1956 John Garrity
1957 Rev. Harold T. Handley
1958 William E. Maloney
1959 Dr. Fred S. Piper
1960 Thomas S. Grindle
1961 William R. Greeley
1962 Albert G. Frothingham
1963 Miss Margaret Keefe
1964 Mrs. Eleanor B. Litchfield
1965 Msgnr. George W. Casey
1966 Joseph 0. Rooney
1967 Donald E. Nickerson
1968 Alan G. Adams
1969 Dr. Winthrop H. Harrington
1970 Michael Vidette, Sr.
1971 Louis Tropeano
1972 George W. Emery
1973 Louis A. Zehner
1974 Irving H. Mabee
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The Police Department's Safety Program
The department's well defined safety program places much emphasis on work
with young people. Safety Officer Peter Mills here demonstrates the use
of a resuscitator at the Hancock Nursery School.
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lications, Inc.
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"Somehow, the people in this country have come to think that the
courts, the police, and the prisons are the instruments with which
we can solve the criminal problem in this country. That is a mis-
take that should be set right Every citizen and every family
has a responsibility."
William B. Saxbe
United States Attorney General
Police Chief Corr Reports
Burglaries Up; Accidents Down
CRIMEIN THE UNITED STATES during the first six months of 1974 increased 16 percent;
the northeastern states showed an increase of 12 percent, and Lexington has also
felt the impact of this upward trend. Our police officers and detectives spent much
of their time in 1974 attempting to deal with the town's major crime problems, such
as: burglary, larceny, vandalism, and drug abuse. Burglaries have increased to the
rate of one a day. Vandalism is spreading throughout the town and costs to repair
malicious damage to both private and public properties continue to soar. Although
auto thefts diminished considerably in the past year, the theft of bicycles, espe-
cially the multi -speed expensive models, is now one of our concerns. During the
period between March and September the theft of 208 bicycles valued at $20,676.00 was
reported to the police. During the summer months a bike a day was being stolen.
A bright side of our statistics reveals that the accident rate declined again
for the third consecutive year. Since 1971 when the traffic accidents here reached
an all time high, our basic goal has been to encourage obedience through strict and
impartial enforcement. During the year our patrol officers issued nearly 1,500 speed-
ing citations, 900 for traffic light offenses, 400 for stop -sign violations, and about
350 citations for combined operating so as to endanger and under the influence of
liquor offenses. Generally, this output paralleled that of the previous years, but
two significant changes were noted. First, traffic accidents decreased by about 2
percent. Second, the number of local residents cited for hazardous violations de-
creased by about 20 percent. We interpret this phenomenon as tangible evidence that
enforcement of the traffic laws does indeed influence the accident rate and that citi-
zens do make a greater effort to obey the traffic laws. Still, ultimate goals have
not been reached and much remains to be done in the ensuing years.
Many hours of planning have gone into preparations for our upcoming bicentennial
celebration next spring and for April 19th festivities. The protection of our com-
munity during the celebration will always be one of our top priorities.
Five policemen left the department during the year for various reasons. This
created a situation that normally would not be of a major concern except that the de-
partment is unable to replace these men because of litigation in the state and feder-
al courts. The prohibition placed upon the State Civil Service Division by the courts
not to certify local appointments continues. The department has been unable to ap-
point any officers since 1970 and at present is understaffed
by eight men. Immediate resolvement of this issue is anti-
cipated, but in the event that it cannot be solved, this
condition will create a severe problem. Discussions are
being held involving legislation to remove the department
from civil service and at the same time to grant tenure to
its officers.
1100
1000
900
100
ACCIDE NTS
1964 '64 'M '67 '60 '09 '70 '11 'n 'h '74
We in the department anticipate that 1975 will be even
busier and we are working to make our community a safer place
in which to live. Although crime reduction is a difficult
and complex task, yet we are convinced that, if the community
really wants such a reduction, it can have it. To do so, its
citizens must take a more active part in its policing. If
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
there is one message that the department would like to communicate to the residents
of Lexington in this report, it is that, unless we can recruit the community as a
whole to recognize that they too are part of the police force, then our criminal sta-
tistics will continue to rise and many of our criminal cases will go unsolved. We,
therefore, anxiously look forward to greater public participation in order to reduce
crime in our community during the year 1975.
Patrolman Allen M. McSherry Receiving the Medal of Merit at Selectmen's Meeting
as Chief Corr Reads the Citation
40
50
40
30
20
10
C HART 1
POLICE OFFICERS
PER THOUSAND
ARRESTS
TOWN OF LEXINGTON
NATIONAL AVERAGE *
DEPARTMENT STRENGTH
1.8 MEN
SHOULD BE 59.4 MEN
*F.B.I CRIME
REPORTS
PppU ►A too
3 3,000
17920
572 689
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346 316 310
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11
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LARCENY
243
240
222
269
374
400
6000
5000
4000
3000
2000
1000
467
702
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640
762'
105
AUTO THEFT
13
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30 19 23 30
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45
58
1963'64 '65 '66 '67 '68 '69 '70 '71 '72 '73 74
ESTIMATE 8
1960'61 '62 '63 '64 '65 '66 '67 '68 '69 '70 '71 '72 '73 '74
10,000
8000
6000
4000
2000
INVESTIGATIONS
COMPLAINTS— REPORTS
1964 '65 '66 '67 '68 '69 '70 '71 '72 '73 '74
PP V
J O 8
NCLUDING
ARRESTS
SUMMONSES
*
408 432
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*
CLINES
11
74 X81,602.00
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LARCENY
243
240
222
269
374
400
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5000
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2000
1000
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702
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105
AUTO THEFT
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58
1963'64 '65 '66 '67 '68 '69 '70 '71 '72 '73 74
ESTIMATE 8
/
1964 '65 '66 '67 '68 '69 '70 '71 '72 '73 '74
POLICE DEPARTMENT
600,000
500,000
600,000
300,000
200,000
100,000
VALUE OF PROPERTY STOLEN
- -- -VALUE OF PROPERTY RECOVERED
1263
*
408 432
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LARCENY
243
240
222
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374
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467
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105
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13
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58
1963'64 '65 '66 '67 '68 '69 '70 '71 '72 '73 74
ESTIMATE 8
/
1964 '65 '66 '67 '68 '69 '70 '71 '72 '73 '74
1974 CRIME CLOCK
9
12
SERIOUS OFFENSES
12
LARCENIES
12
9 - AP/ PROX. _ 3
1 BURGLARY
\ EVERY DAY
9
BURGLARY
12
,1630.0
EVERY DAY
V ALUE OF
STOLEN PROPERTY
3
41
OFFENSES
KNOWN TO POLICE
120011098
OFFENCES By
1263
*
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LARCENY
243
240
222
269
374
400
444
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467
702
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1963'64 '65 '66 '67 '68 '69 '70 '71 '72 '73 74
ESTIMATE 8
Two
Decades
with
the Building
IN 1975 I WILL START my twenty -first year in the build-
ing inspection department, and it seems an appropriate
time to reminisce a little and to make some comparisons.
In 1955 the inspection department consisted of the
inspector and a clerk (who was shared with the public
works department), and a part -time plumbing inspector.
The department office was on the second floor of
the older section of the present office building in the
Inspector area where the town manager now has his office. This
space was shared with the board of appeals. There was
no gas inspections required, hence no gas inspector,
and the electrical inspector operated out of his home.
The sealer of weights and measures had his own office
under the front stairway where the custodians now have their room. Today the in-
spection department operates from the ground floor of the new section of the present
office complex with a desk for everyone, good lighting, air conditioning, and room
for all our plan files.
The staff now consists of three full -time personnel: a building commissioner,
a building inspector who doubles as a gas inspector and a Senior Clerk, plus three
part -time people, a plumbing inspector, an electrical inspector and the sealer of
weights and measures. Everyone works out of the office with all records in one cen-
tral location.
The tools we worked with in 1955 were a local building and plumbing code. The
building code consisted of 48 pages plus the plumbing code on 16 pages and the Sign
By -Law of six short paragraphs under Article XIX of the building code entitled,
"Signs." We also had a state electrical code and Chapter 143 of the department of
public safety regulations which was essentially concerned with exits, emergency
lighting, and occupancy loads of certain places of assembly and hospitals.
Today the new mandatory state building code is 529 letter size pages. The
plumbing code which has been a mandatory state wide code since 1966 has 258 pages.
The state gas regulations are now published in a pocket size book of 260 pages. The
electrical code has swelled an additional 30 pages and Chapter 143, Department of
Public Safety Regulations has been added to, every legislative session. The zoning
by -law of the town in 1955 was contained in a 50 page 6 by 9 booklet with the print-
ing on but one side. Today's zoning by -law is 43 pages of an 8 by 11 size printed
on both sides, just about twice the size.
The annual report in 1955 listed 415 permits for single family homes for a value
of $4,840,900 or an average of about $11,500 per house. This year will see permits
for single family houses totalling around 47 very similar to last year, but with an
estimated cost of just about two million dollars.
When we compare this with the permits for 1955 and their estimated value it is
apparent what has happened to construction in single family houses in Lexington:
they have become fewer, larger, and at least four times as expensive.
In 1955 the report listed one swimming pool at a cost of $2,000. The latest re-
port lists 35 pools with the average cost running between $4,000 and $5,000 with an
occasional pool costing about 2/3 of what some single family houses were built for
in 1955.
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BUILDING INSPECTION DEPARTMENT
In the past few years new words have crept into the reports, - words like con-
dominiums, garden apartments, and what was once listed as barns or sheds are now
stables and tool houses.
The largest cost listed in the 1955 report was for one of $1,500,000 for a new
school. Subsequent reports have included values of 6, 7, 8 and 12 million dollars
for such things as executive offices for world wide businesses, research and develop-
ment complexes, large rental office buildings, a $12,000,000 vocational school, and
a combination auditorium, library and museum building. Most of this type construc-
tion came over the last ten years, - years in which the total estimated valuation of
construction ran to over $15,000,000.
One of the most drastic changes in the department's work has been in the zoning
field. The building inspector, then as now, was designated as the enforcing officer
for the zoning by -laws. Until about 1961 zoning complaints required only a minimum
of time of the inspection department. In fact, in the first eight years of my ten-
ure no zoning complaint required court action, with less than ten percent of the
inspection department's time being taken up with such complaints.
About ten years ago this type of activity started to become more and more time
consuming. There were probably many things that contributed to this, but among them
certainly was the increased complexity of the zoning by -laws, the increased popula-
tion of the town bringing with it more demands by the citizens and the general tempo
of the times and involvement that seemed to grow with the town's population.
This type of activity has increased to the extent that today the building in-
spection department spends at least 30 percent of the full time personnel's time on
zoning complaints and related action which this past year required six court appear-
ances with two others pending.
As I look back over the last 20 years it is apparent that there is little resem-
blance today to the work of the building inspector in January 1955.
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DONALD K. IRWIN,
Building Commissioner
Russell Sq. Condominium
The "Old Russell House" was
salvaged and became the nu-
cleous of a sixteen -unit
condominium.
Board of Health
Seated, L. to R.: Dr. William L. Cos-
grove, Chairman; Dr. Charles E.
Ellicott, Mr. James W. Lambie.
Standing: George A. Smith Director
of Public Health.
The Board of Health Deals With....
Animal as Well as Human Problems
GEORGE A. SMITH, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH, feels that the growing demand tor ser-
vices unaccompanied by proportional increases in resources has forced boards of
health to rank identified problems in order of priority, and to select goals that are
feasible. These goals must be re- evaluated from time to time, and readjusted as con-
ditions dictate.
Personnel
Dr. William L. Cosgrove, Chairman of the Board of Health, has complete 25 years
of service. George A. Smith accepted the position of director of public health in
May, filling the position vacated by the resignation of the previous health officer.
Mrs. Dorothy Jones, secretary, and Mrs. Mary Smith, clerk, continue to carry out
their responsibilities and duties in a fine manner. Howard A. Smith continues to
perform his duties as animal inspector.
Keeping of Animals
In the past few years more than one -third of the board's time has been spent on
problems related to the keeping of animals. Permits are required for keeping animals
other than dogs or cats. Each new permit is checked for the proper amount of land
and appropriate enclosure and each abutter is notified. At least one site inspection
is made by the board members before a final decision is made. Permit holders are re-
sponsible for maintaining their property in a clean and sanitary manner and for
properly restraining all authorized animals. Each year the board reminds citizens
that Lexington is no longer a rural area, but a suburban area that regulates the
keeping of animals.
Animal Inspector
The animal inspector is concerned with all animal problems and their relationship
to the residents of Lexington.
Rabies and encephalomyelitis are the prime animal diseases that concern residents.
Fortunately Lexington and the surrounding areas have had no reported rabies cases ex-
cept for a positive case in a bat in Bedford three years ago. Needless to say, the
protection offered by the rabies clinic for canine owners has contributed to the
elimination and control of rabies. Many canine owners have their animals innoculated
for these dread diseases at private veterinary hospitals.
Equine owners have the responsibility of having their horses immunized. Stricter
measures are being enforced among all barn owners to insure the maintaining of their
property according to the rules established. Those who do not meet the standards
are subject to prosecution.
The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Program is one of the safest in the state.
Because of the mosquito control program, there have been fewer heartworm cases in
Lexington than in towns where there is no control.
Complaints of racoons and skunks acting strange and sickly have been investigated.
It has been determined by the Harvard Primate Center in Southboro that these animals
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have a virus "typical distemper." Citizens should not try to handle these animals,
but instead, should call the proper authorities for handling.
Food Establishments
Continuing inspections were made throughout 1974 of all establishments coming
under the board's sanitary food regulations. Establishments failing to meet minimum
standards were provided with recommendations and given necessary time to comply. In
1974 plans for three new establishments were considered and approved; several other
establishments changed management. A proposal for an outdoor food service estab-
lishment was disapproved for unsanitary facilities. Numerous samples of food and
milk were collected for analysis. Over 1500 pounds of food were confiscated and
destroyed. Assistance was also provided in several food - recall situations.
Milk Inspection
Throughout the year numerous samples of milk were collected and analyzed for
compliance with board of health regulations for quality and wholesomeness. Samples
are collected on a routine basis, and as part of the investigational process origin-
ating from complaints. All complaints to the board are promptly investigated. They
range from adulterated milk containers to off -odors and flavors. Off -odors and
flavors, interestingly enough, find their way into milk in myriad ways. Not uncommon
is the consumer's own refrigerator.
Communicable Disease Control
Since the advent of vaccines for the prevention of measles, mumps, rubella, and
whooping cough (commonly referred to as childhood diseases), the reportable diseases
have decreased remarkably. However, the board of health con-
tinues to review periodically the level of immunization of the
children in the schools. In the case of an outbreak of a poten-
tially harmful disease, clinics will be conducted to curtail
the outbreak and protect the population. The board maintains a
vaccine supply station in the health department for Lexington
physicians. The vaccine is supplied by the state biological
laboratory free of charge to all practicing physicians.
Preventive Disease Control
The influenza clinic conducted for town personnel and citi-
zens 65 years of age or older was held in October. Attendence at
this clinic has increased steadily the last two years.
The Well - Elderly Clinics sponsored by the board of health
and staffed by the Lexington Visiting Nurse Association continues
to be well attended. It should be noted that these clinics are not limited to resi-
dents of Greeley and Vynebrooke Villages, but are open to all citizens 65 years of
age or older. The clinic program has been extended to include a monthly educational
program.
The glaucoma screening clinic conducted by the Lexington Lions Club under the
sponsorship of the health department and the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention
of Blindness continues to be a valuable service to the town. Each year one or two
suspected cases of glaucoma are detected and referred for further treatment. The
many volunteers agree that if just one case is detected this clinic is worthwhile.
The pre- school eye screening clinic continues to be a worthwhile service to all
pre - school children in the community. It is conducted by the Lexington Pre - school
Parent Teacher Association and is sponsored by the Lexington Lions Club and the
health department.
Septic Tank and Subsurface Leaching Area Care and Maintenance
Annually the town makes much needed additions to its sanitary sewerage system.
To many residents this is a necessity that is much needed and awaited. However, to
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many residents the subsurface sewerage disposal method remains as the primary and
only method of sewage disposal available.
Proper service and maintenance is important to the satisfactory and reliable
operation of a subsurface sewage disposal system. This is particularly important as
many subsurface systems have reached the critical stage in terms of years of service.
Most are over 20 years old. All septic systems should be inspected at least once a
year and cleaned when the total depth of scum and solids exceed one -half of the liq-
uid depth of the tank, otherwise, sludge particles will most certainly be carried
into the disposal field and will clog the system. Old systems, particularly those
which receive waste from garbage grinders should be worthy of careful scrutiny.
The functional operation of septic tanks is not improved by addition of chemi-
cals, in fact, some chemicals react in an antagonistic manner producing effluent that
may severely damage available leaching area, even though some temporary relief may
be experienced immediately after application of any such chemical. The addition of
chemicals are at best a gamble, and could be harmful to the overall subsurface sys-
tem and is not recommended.
"Old Res" and Swimming Pools
Sanitary control was exercised over the "Old Res" bathing beach, the central
swimming pools, and the various other public and semi - public swimming pools. In-
spection procedures included specific chemical, bacteriological, and physical water -
quality- evaluation techniques. Three swimming pools were closed temporarily for
violations in the operating procedures required by board of health regulations.
The water quality throughout the swimming season at the "Old Res" was maintained
at outstanding levels with coliform densities remaining under 70 per 100 ml of water
sample. A coliform count over 1000 per 100 ml of water sample is a level requiring
investigation, survey, or special analysis, as may be necessary.
MYSTIC VALLEY MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC
M YSTIC VALLEY MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC located at 186 Bedford Street, continues to
provide increasing outpatient psychiatric services for Lexington children and
their families and adults. It also provides aftercare services for patients re-
leased from hospitals both private and state. During the past three years it has
provided consultation to the elderly and during the past year a psychiatric nurse
for this age group. Mystic Valley also provides a clinical nursery school and
consultation for the retarded, consultation to the schools, nurses and other com-
munity agencies, and an adolescent residence for girls from the area.
Since 1964, 1111 new families from Lexington have used Mystic Valley Mental
Health Center services. The recent award of a federal staffing grant, effective
January 1, 1975, will enable the Center to add emergency outpatient services, in-
termediate care, expanded adult care, and research and evaluation while sustaining
its children's services. So that the needs of the citizens of the other area com-
munities can be met new branches will be opened. The Lexington facility on Bedford
Street will provide the central administration and services primarily for Lexington
citizens. As the federal staffing grant is implemented during 1975, Mystic Valley
will effectively become a comprehensive community mental health center.
REPORT OF THE DOG OFFICER
ENFORCEMENT OF THE LEASH LAWS by the dog officer throughout 1974 continues in
spite of inherent difficulties. The much needed and long awaited dog kennel suf-
fered a setback when monies approved at town meeting for the kennel proved to be
insufficient in the face of inflation. The present kennel while fulfilling a need,
is totally inadequate for the needs of the town. It is hoped that this situation
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will be reviewed at the 1975 town meeting and that permission will be made for ken-
nel facilities which will prove commensurate not only to the mandates of the dog
and leash laws, but also to the needs of the town.
A new policy of accepting complaints was adopted this year: no complaints
will be recorded or investigated unless the complaint is qualified with the name,
address and phone number of the complainant and the exact nature of the complaint.
Barking dog complaints will not be recorded unless the dog officer is able to con-
firm the complaint.
The board of health hopes that everyone interested in seeing a new kennel will
support the article for an adequate kennel facility. It is hoped, too, that dog
owners will take it upon themselves to cooperate fully in the enforcement of the
leash law, for its effectiveness is based on voluntary compliance by all Lexington
residents.
George A. Smith
Leash Law Administrator
Thanks
The board of health takes this opportunity to extend its thanks to the town
manager, to all boards and departments and to the citizens who have assisted it in
the performance of its duties. The success of any regulatory agency is dependent
upon citizen cooperation and understanding.
Dr. William L. Cosgrove, Chairman
Mr. James W. Lambie
Dr. Charles E. Ellicott
George A. Smith, Director
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Dog Officer, Frank Belcastro
with dogs picked up, whose
owners violated the leash law.
I had no shoes and complained until I met a man who had no feet.
W.F. Tellier
Commission on Suburban Responsibility
Scattered Sites Subsidized Housing
THE COMMISSION continued to work with the Lexington Housing Authority toward lo-
cating subsidized housing on tax title lots owned by the town. To this end, the
two bodies sponsored two articles on the 1974 Warrant. Article 67 altered the
wording of the by -law passed in 1972 to render it more flexible; Article 68 pro-
vided an appropriation of $21.000 to provide the Lexington Housing Authority with
legal, architectural and engineering funds to get the program under way. As the
year ends, the LHA has purchased two houses from Minuteman National Park and plans
are firm for moving them to two scattered sites on Wood Street. Plans are also
progressing for the erection of subsidized housing on other tax title lots that
have been identified as suitable.
Housing Subcommittee
Established in the spring of 1973, the housing subcomittee group carried out
a survey of housing needs among town employees including teachers and researched
the history of housing proposals during the previous twelve years. Results were
reported to town meeting members and charts were prepared as visual aids for pre-
sentations before various town groups and for display during town meeting. These
activities helped to inform the public and assisted the town meeting in its con-
sideration of 1974 housing proposals.
Metco
In response to the commission's suggestion that the pace of METCO participa-
tion be accelerated, the school committee voted in April to accept 53 new students
in 1974 -1975, bringing the total to 240, the second largest group of METCO pupils
among the thirty -four participating towns. In February, as recommended by the ad
hoc committee on "Minuteman METCO," the Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical
High School Committee approved a policy permitting applications from METCO stu-
dents from towns in the district.
Contract Compliance
A commission representative continued to assist in the permanent building
committee's affirmative action program on the Cary Memorial Library addition.
Although there have been some disappointments, minority workers have been employed
in a number of trades. The commission appreciates the efforts which the PBC has
made to encourage minority hiring.
Human Services
The Commonwealth has adopted a policy of de- institutionalization of many in-
mates and patients. Suburban communities, as well as the central cities, must
now make plans to receive them and cooperate with state agencies in providing for
their special needs.
In the spring, LCSR became concerned about the problem of groups in need of
special services. These include the elderly, children in need of special educa-
tion, as well as people being released from state institutions. The commission
is studying the nature of the problem of people with special needs in order to
advise the selectmen and other town boards in this important area of human services.
Stanley A. Brown, Chairman
Sharon Geaghan, Secretary;
Membership and Affiliations
Planning Board
High School Students
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Margery M. Battin
Lois W. Brown
John Campbell
Cornelius P. Cronin
Jacqueline B. Davison
Nancy Haley
Leona W. Martin
Wiltrud R. Mott -Smith
Paul A. Plasse
Edward A. Silva
William T. Spencer
William S. Sullivan
Alan Wachman
Bernice Weiss
COMMISSION ON SUBURBAN RESPONSIBILITY
Membership and Affiliations (Continued)
Board of Selectmen
Metropolitan Area Planning Council
TMMA General Membership
Chamber of Commerce
School Committee
Lexington Teachers
Member -at -Large
Member -at -Large
TMMA Executive Committee
Town Employees
Lexington Interfaith Corporation
Housing Authority
High School Students
League of Women Voters
Drug Advisory Committee
THE SELECTMEN'S DRUG ADVISORY COMMITTEE continues to work towards the following
goals: 1. Providing service to troubled Lexington Youth; 2. Advising the Lex-
ington Youth Counselor on community needs; 3. Coordinating efforts with other
town departments, community agencies and programs; 4. And making recommendations
to the board of selectmen regarding the improvement, modification and financing of
services.
Mr. Charles McManus, who has served as the Lexington Youth Counselor for the
past four years, offers counseling to young people and their families in their
homes or at his office at Replace, Inc. He may be reached by calling 862 -5170.
He also takes case referrals from the schools and probation officers. He has
offered his services to the Lexington Police Department, in those situations where
the police may wish to have the assistance of a social worker for determining the
best approach to handling juvenile and family problems. Mr. McManus has been co-
ordinating his efforts with the staff of the Mystic Valley Mental Health Center.
The Selectmen's Drug Advisory Committee meets regularly with Mr. McManus. The
Mystic Valley Drug Coordinator has been invited to attend meetings of the committee.
Community youth problems and suggestions for the development of new services
have been brought to the committee's attention by citizens as well as other town
and community agencies. These concerns and recommendations have been reviewed and,
where appropriate, the committee has suggested by whom and how they might be ad-
dressed. A November mailing was sent to all Lexington physicians, clergy and
lawyers reminding them of the services of the town youth counselor, Replace, Inc.,
and Mystic Valley Mental Health Center.
The juvenile services account of the board of selectmen provides funds for the
youth counselor, the youth advisory commission, the telephone hot line, drug educa-
tion supplies, and additional professional services from Replace, Inc. At the
present time the town boards, departments, and committees as well as community
agencies concerned with helping troubled youth are communicating freely and coop-
erating to provide the diversified services needed to meet the problems of our
young people.
Charles E. Ellicott, M.D.
Irving H. Mabee
Margery M. Battin, Chairman
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Dr. Jack H. Monderer
Sumner E. Perlman
Housing Authority Reviewing Site Plan
(L. to R.): Temple E. Scanlon, Executive Director; Albert W. Hruby, Treasurer; William A. Melbye,
Assistant Treasurer; Joseph 0. Rooney, Chairman; G. Richard Beamon, Vice - President; William S.
Sullivan, Assistant Secretary; Leon H. Sherlock, Maintenance Director.
Lexington Housing Authority
'THE LEXINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY is a corporate body, politic. The political body
is made up of five members, four of which are elected town wide for a term of
five years. The fifth member is appointed by the Governor for a term of five years.
At the annual meeting of the Authority, they must, as the first order of business,
elect a chairman, vice - chairman, treasurer, assistant treasurer, and appoint an
executive director. The corporate body of the Authority consists of these five
persons.
The Authority operates under Chapter 121B of the General Laws of the Common-
wealth. It has the power to sell its own tax - exempt bonds or notes or to finance
through federal, state or private sources, and it has the power of eminent domain.
To date, the Authority has participated in projects through the Commonwealth's
Department of Community Affairs. Two housing- for - the - elderly projects have been
built and are in operation. Greeley Village has 100 apartments in twenty -five
buildings and a community building which also houses its offices. Vynebrooke Vil-
lage has 48 apartments in four buildings and a community building which also houses
its maintenance office and garage. These two projects are operated and maintained
by the Authority and have an operating budget of $113,626.58 and a total Expense
Budget of $297,626.58. The Current Market Value is - buildings, $3,388,000.00,
and land, $462,000.00, for a total of $3,850,000.00. The mortgage indebtedness is
$2,253,000.00. The Commonwealth's contribution for the year ending June 30, 1974,
was $139,123.25. No funds were requested or received from the town.
The Commonwealth's 707 Rent Supplement Program operating on a $12,786.00 bud-
get for Lexington has enabled us to assist in rent supplements at eight locations
in Lexington.
Under the 705 -1 Low and Moderate Income Housing Act, the Commonwealth has re-
served $1,000,000.00 for one year for us to construct 25 single family houses on 25
scattered tax title properties with no more than 5 within a 10 -acre circle. The
town meeting voted the Authority $21,000.00 as "seed" money to get this project
started; once the state funds have been received, it is expected that all expended
town funds will be returned to the town.
The Authority has been awarded $350,000.00 under 705 -2 for purchase of ten
housing units for rehabilitation and rental to families of low and moderate income.
It is under this program that the Authority was able to purchase two single family
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homes from the National Park Service in Lincoln and is in the process of moving
them onto two tax title properties in Lexington.
As the Department of Community Affairs had never been involved in this type
of operation before, some very innovative but time consuming procedures had to be
developed. We will be able to complete such moves in much less time in the future
should additional houses become available.
It is expected that the role of the Authority will be greatly expanded in the
next two years due to actions taken by private developers under Chapter 774 of the
Acts of 1969 which provides for the construction of low or moderate income housing
in cities and towns in which local restrictions hamper such construction. Lexing-
ton's "quota" under this Act as determined by the Metropolitan Area Planning Coun-
cil's Report of October, 1974, is 1,352 units, consisting of 612 elderly, and 740
non - elderly; the report further states this should be accomplished by construction
or rehabilitation of 333 units and rent or mortgage supplement of 1,019 units.
The Authority is now negotiating with the town for land on which to build an-
other project for the elderly of approximately 50 units and is evaluating propo-
sals from private developers to meet the need for family housing.
Senior Citizens' Activities
LEXINGTON'S SENIOR CITIZENS' CLUB has just completed its ninth year. President
William A. Melbye has been in office from the start and he and the officers work
to promote friendships and understanding among its age group and to be of service
to the community at large.
Ten board meetings and ten monthly meetings are held each year along with a
news letter which is sent to each member every month. The meetings are preceded by
a social hour at which time refreshments are served and entertainment follows. Our
day trips are well attended. Cards and visits to the sick are made. The two Drop -
in Centers are well attended. We appreciate the help given by the recreation de-
partment over the years.
William A. Melbye
The Lexington Senior Citizens Club Board
(Seated L. to R.): Mrs. Lily Chafe, Mrs. Alice Ward, Miss Helen Walms-
ley, Treasurer; Miss Helen Ready, Mrs. Ida Fisk, Mrs. Bertha Melbye.
(Standing L. to R.): Mrs. Velma Rhoda, Membership; Mrs. Freda Knox,
Secretary; Mr. William Melbye, President; Mr. Warren Chafe, Vice Presi-
dent; Mrs. Ella Clifford, Mr. Russell Ingham.
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Photo by John E. Day
Veterans' Benefits Increased
THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' BENEFITS operates under Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 115 and its amendments. The program is to provide the utmost possible
assistance to veterans and /or their dependents in time of distress and /or hardship.
Requirements - The veteran must have military service credited to Massachusetts, or
reside in Massachusetts at the time of his entry into military service. If the
veteran did not reside in Massachusetts at the time of entering the service, then
he must have resided continuously in Massachusetts for three consecutive years next
preceding the date of application.
During the year 1974 many changes took place. Nine recipients were transferred
to S.S.I. (Supplemental Security Income), which is a joint state - federal program of
public assistance for aged, blind and disabled who have limited income and re-
sources. Being a recipient of S.S.I. also entitles you to a Medicaid Card which
pays for all medical bills.
Effective January 1, 1974 a budget increase came into effect, the first since
April 1970, and, due to the increase in the cost of living since that date inequi-
ties have developed in our budgetary allowance. On July 1, 1975 another four per-
cent increase will come into effect because medicaid, dental and hospital rates
have also risen.
The following table compares the number of families aided, benefits paid, state
reimbursements, and cost to the town during the last three years:
Number of Families Aided
Cash Grant
Hospital, Nursing Home
Medical
1972
74
$41,480.
6,161.
4,620.
Total Payment $52,261.
Reimbursement by State $26,130.
Cost to Town $26,131.
VETERANS SERVICES
This unit operates under Title #38 of the U.S. Code. It assists veterans to
file for pensions, compensations and education, as well as for medical, bonus and
any other federal benefits that are available through the Veterans Administration.
We also assist widows to file for death benefits, burial allowance and, if re-
quested, a headstone.
1973 1974
78 72
$41,825. $40,000.
9,092. 8,167.
4,083. 3,786.
$55,000. $51,347.
$27,500. $25,673
$27,500. $25,674
Donald C. Glennon, Director
Veterans' Services
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Youth Advisory Commission
C OMPLETION OF A QUESTIONNAIRE designed to identify the problems and needs of the
youth in Lexington was a major goal of the commission from the beginning of its
existence. The commission has worked with the school department in establishing a
town government course at the high school. The course is designed for students
interested in the workings of the Lexington town government and how it effects its
citizens. This is a major accomplishment for the commission. The course is a
quarter course open to all students.
The commission has also established a youth calendar in the Minute -man designed
to publicize any youth - related activities around town. A major goal this year will
be the revision of the youth directory Here In Lexington distributed two years ago
by the commission. This year, it is hoped that it will be printed in the Lexington
Minute -man as a supplement. The booklet will include information concerning pro-
grams, activities, recreational facilities, information sources, and clubs or ser-
vices having a youth emphasis.
Plans for the Bicentennial Youth Day scheduled for April 21, 1975 are under
way. Activities will range from events of interest to elementary school age child-
ren to high school age youths. These activities will include a soccer match between
Lexington and Concord, concerts, a bike race, and possibly a youth picnic.
The commission is composed of youth and adult members chosen from town boards
and from organizations of and for young people, who are appointed for one year
terms by the Board of Selectmen.
Christopher Anderson, Chairman
Alfred Busa
Jacqueline Davison
Charles Gallagher
Paul Furdon
Stephen Politi
Myron Miller
Jeffrey Hanson
George Megrue
Jeanne Hathaway
Garry Margolius
Jean Miley
Steven Moore
Arlene Mager
Gerald Stechler
Madalyn Quinlan, Secretary
Suzanne Abkowitz
Mary Rockwood
Matthew Powers
Douglas Gallager
Verna Frasca
Richard Waugaman
Alexander Liazos
Major Pitcairn's Pistol
Pictured is one of a pair of pistols
C_)14.c' which will be featured at the Hancock -
Clarke House when it is reopened later
in the year. Major Pitcairn was bucked off his horse at Fiske
Hill and his horse and trappings came into the possession of the
Patriots. According to Hudson's History of Lexington, the pistols
were taken to Concord and there bought by Captain Nathan Barrett.
They were offered to General Washington, who declined them and
then given to General Israel Putnam who carried them as sidearms
throughout the Revolution. In 1879 they were given to the Lex-
ington Historical Society by Mrs. Elizabeth Putnam whose husband
was a direct descendent of General Putnam.
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ENGINEERING
The Director and His Division e ie s
. to R.: James E. Chase, Engineering,
arren A. Empey, Operations; John J.
cSweeney, Director of Public Works/
ngineering; Emanuele Coscia, Jr.,
fanning and Administration.
AN OUTGROWTH OF THE 1972 reorganization of the
department has been a new spirit of coopera-
tion between the various divisions that form
the public works organization. The net result
has been a marked increase in productivity and
efficiency.
By integrating all of planning, engineer-
ing, construction and maintenance, the depart-
ment has been able to develop a flexible policy
that allows us to adjust with technological
improvements and environmental advances. With
the bicentennial celebration rapidly approach-
ing, the ability of public works to act as a
support organization is of increasingly grow-
ing importance.
In anticipation of the large number of
visitors expected tor the bicentennial, the
department must be prepared to assist in such
areas as traffic and crowd control. Addition-
ally public works must plan on providing tem-
porary sanitary facilities, water supplies,
picnic benches, trash receptacles and the like.
Perhaps the biggest task that public works will
have to face relative to the bicentennial will
be that of keeping the town roadways, public
grounds and facilities up to their usual high
standards of cleanliness.
While 1974 has been a year of progress and
planning for the Department of Public Works/
Engineering, some problems exist. Last year we
reported that the long range solution to solid
waste disposal in Lexington was at hand. As of
this writing, formal approval by the state is
yet to come. It is, however, our firm belief
that approval of the plan will be forthcoming
and that a definite long range solid waste dis-
posal program can be implemented in keeping
with all the latest environmental and techno-
logical advances in this field and with an
attractive and stable cost per ton of refuse.
We plan to continue our progressive poli-
cies and innovative approaches in 1975 as we
have over the past two years while remaining
committed to provide the ultimate level of
public works services to the residents of
Lexington.
I take this opportunity to thank all the
employees and staff of the Department of Public
Works /Engineering for their effort and dedica-
tion, as well as the various town boards and
committees with whom we have worked so well.
Most importantly, I would like to thank both
the board of public works (i.e. the board of
selectmen) and the town manager for their
instrumental roles in the development of this
public works department.
John J. McSweeney, Director
Public Works /Engineering
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Laconia St.
and Rumford Road
"Checking lines" so as to insure
that construction of the sewer
was proceeding according to plans
and contract.
DURING 1974, the engineering department has continued to channel much of its time and
expertise into providing technical assistance to many of the town boards and commiss-
ions in need of such services. This assistance has been in addition to our primary func-
tion of programming capital expenditures for the board of public works (i.e. the board of
selectmen.)
One of the primary reasons for providing expanded services to other town agencies can
be attributed to the significant increase in development, either underway or in the plann-
ing stages, that require engineering reviews of the various aspects of the site preparation.
Reviews of this nature are conducted for the planning board, board of health, board of
appeals and conservation commission.
In addition to providing engineering assistance to town agencies for reviewing develop-
ment proposals, the engineering department also assists many other .jurisdictions. This
year, for example, agencies such as the recreation committee availed themselves of our ser-
vices for such projects as the "Old Res" recreation area and the complete refurbishing of
fourteen tennis courts with a minimal amount of disruption and loss of playing time. Valu-
able assistance was provided to the conservation commission in obtaining the necessary ap-
praisals, surveys and plans for their conservation land acquisition program. The school
department also received the benefit of our services in the marking out of playing fields,
resurfacing of school parking lots and drives, and the construction of a new baseball field
at the Clarke Junior High.
While a great deal of time and effort was expended in providing assistance to town
boards, the major thrust of the engineering division was directed to the capital expendi-
ture program. All contracts for which funds were appropriated during fiscal year 1974 have
either been completed or contracted for and are under construction. We anticipate that the
capital expenditure program for the current fiscal year ending in June 1975 will also be
completed on schedule.
The successful completion of this past year's engineering program is the result of the
dedication and effort by the department's employees. As we approach the next year, with
its new and diversified problems, we are determined to provide the citizens of Lexington
with the high levels of service that they so well deserve.
James E. Chase
Town Engineer
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WIREEITIONTIAN
1 INEERI .
WITH THE BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION rapidly approaching, the planning and adminis-
tration division of the department of public works /engineering has been striving,
to prepare Lexington's public facilities for our nation's two hundredth anniversary.
One of the favorite stops for visitors is the Visitors Center which received a
complete face lifting inside and out. In addition, the Cary Memorial Building re-
ceived a fresh coat of paint on all the exterior wood trim and all brick work was
completely cleaned and caulked through contracts prepared by planning /administration.
The »reparation of a workable operating budget is a prime function of this divi-
sion, especially in view of today's inflationary trends. Many long hours are requir-
ed in checking prices and obtaining cost projections for supplies and materials nec-
essary to maintain the high standard of operations. Once the budget is approved,
many more hours are spent insuring that the budget is complied with and that materi-
als conform to the rigorous specifications established by this department.
Maintaining a close rapport with private utility companies is another responsi-
bility of the planning /administration division. The issuance of street opening per-
mits and inspection of repairs to streets and sidewalks by this office insure a com-
plete and thorough restoration of these disturbed areas.
Perhaps the most important function of planning /administration is to coordinate
projects between the operations and engineering divisions. In order to insure smooth
functioning close cooperation between these two divisions is a necessity. Through
close contact with division heads, this office has aided in increasing the produc-
tivity and efficiency by prudent channelling of support efforts from one division to
another.
Additionally, planning /administration is resnonsihle for the maintenance of per-
sonnel records, preparation of reports on public works operations, departmental pay-
rolls, supervision of billing and purchasing procedures, as well as many other in-
ternal functions.
This has been a year of consistently spiraling prices and materials shortages.
Without careful planning and proper management these factors could have created
havoc. That they did not is because of the close monitoring of costs and the deci-
sion to limit construction to available funds.
Emanuele Coscia, Jr., Manager
Planning and Administration
Turning Mill Sewer
Left: The construction was
monitored throughout by a
professional ecologist so
as to minimize environment-
al damage. Below: The
finished easement before ad-
dition of top soil.
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Shade Tree Division
EACH YEAR more requirements are set by either the state or federal government
covering shade tree problems and the safe use of insecticides. This year the
men in the shade tree division have been required to attend both day and evening
classes sponsored by the University of Massachusetts in preparation for a new
examination to be given by the federal government covering all phases of spray
application.
A multitude of disease symptoms and conditions have become more prevalent
due to milder winters. The sycamores have been attacked by anthracnose which re-
sults in defoliation, and is controlled by a fungicide spray. If untreated, the
trees are weakened and made more vulnerable to secondary diseases. The fall web -
worm, which resembles the eastern tent caterpillar, causes defoliation in many
species of hard wood trees. Sugar maples, still one of our major shade tree prob-
lems, are infected by verticillium wilt, a fungus disease. Removal of diseased
limbs and keeping the trees healthy is an effective control.
This year five trees were treated for the eradication of Dutch Elm Disease
with an experimental treatment called ceratocide. This antibiotic is injected
directly into the sapstream of diseased elm trees. We had a disastrous year for
elm trees. The extreme wetness in spring made control of the bark beetle carrier
difficult and the drought of the summer took its toll. In the past year 181 pri-
vate and 79 public elm trees were removed. Safer and more effective control mea-
sures will soon be available.
In 1974, approximately 175 trees were pruned with the aerial skyworker. A
planting program is conducted annually and during the past year 200 trees were
planted along public ways. Many of these trees came from the tree nursery operat-
ed by this division and located at the town barn.
Parks and Recreation Division
PARKS AND RECREATION is responsible for the maintenance and general care of all
parks, playgrounds and recreational areas plus the moving of all school proper-
ties. A limited amount of work is done on conservation areas.
Maintenance involves fertilizing, mowing, loaming, seeding, chemical treat-
ment and the lining of athletic fields for all kinds of sport activities. Also
included is the care of an outdoor track, tennis courts, basketball courts, pool
operations and cleaning plus the repair and painting of bleachers, benches, swings
and picnic tables. As funds are provided to build additional ballfields and play-
grounds this division does the grading, loaming and seeding of the new project.
It participates in general snowplowing and snow removal and clears the snow from
the ten community ice skating areas.
Small tot play areas have been installed at Garfield Street and Bow Street.
Bicycle paths were installed along Vine Brook and an additional area is being
worked on at Williards Woods.
We had a repeat of last year's turf problem. The damage is caused by small
white insects called Japanese beetle grubs, which cut the turf root systems and
is aggravated by skunks that dig out the grubs at night. The infested areas are
treated with chlordane.
Traffic Division
OF MAJOR CONCERN to this department is the design and construction of our trans-
portation systems for the maximum safety of the public and reduction of traffic
accidents. This is performed by several programs.
Installation and replacement or updating of traffic signs is one such pro-
gram. Another is the painting and demarcation of roadways, shoulders, curbs
channelizing islands, rotaries, and parking areas to promote the safest and most
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efficient use. The last major program is the installation and improvement of traffic signals to
improve vehicular and pedestrian flow through busy or dangerous intersections. These programs all
incorporate the latest in technology and the results show an improvement, higher volumes and less
traffic accidents.
Highway Division
T HE HIGHWAY DIVISION has the never ending job of seeing that all brooks are checked and cleaned
as required for easier flow of water run -off. The storm drainage system is checked and cleaned
of blockage, broken pipes are removed and replaced. Catch basins and manholes in need of repair
are rebuilt and in some cases replaced.
This department is in charge of the resurfacing of streets with bituminous concrete, which is
a hot plant mixed asphalt and is done under contract by outside contractors each year. The install-
ing, resetting and repairing of both granite and asphalt curbing is done by this division.
This past year snow removal was less than last year due to the small amount of snowfall, but
sanding and salting was increased because of the thawing and refreezing. The department is also re-
sponsible for the removal of snow from all public school driveways and parking lots which it tries
to have completed by the opening of each school day.
Equipment Maintenance
E QUIPMENT MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT is responsible for all repairs and servicing of all equipment
in the public works department. It is a major operation with over $875,000.00 invested in
equipment. With the addition of a landfill compactor and two trucks, we now have 128 pieces of
equipment. All repairs and maintenance work is carried on at the public works garage on Bedford
Street. In addition, this department has nine sewerage pumping stations to maintain, which in-
cludes daily checking and service.
Sanitary Landfill
THE SANITARY LANDFILL is still in operation, although we have not been permitted to expand. With-
out expansion, the town will soon have to turn to other means of rubbish disposal at a much higher
and ever increasing cost to the taxpayers.
We have continued the recycling program and urge residents to participate, as it is a great
savings in both landfill area and natural resources. Again in 1974 the public works department con-
tinued the landfill sticker program so that town residents who possess validated stickers can use
the facility.
Cemetery division
THE CEMETERY DIVISION is responsible for the maintenance and general care of the four cemeteries:
Westview Cemetery: The graves opened during the winter months were loamed, graded and seeded.
An area in the rear of Westview was cleared off to provide space for a leaf compost. The public
works crew will deposit leaves in this section, and in the future the humus will be utilized. A
new asphalt shingle roof was installed on the storage building.
Munroe Cemetery: The caretaker's building was painted and two windows, damaged by vandals,
were repaired. A section of chain link fence was repaired.
Colonial Cemetery and Robbins Cemetery: These two old cemeteries received the usual care and
maintenance, and in addition three sections of rail fence were replaced at Colonial.
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Water Division
T HE WATER DIVISION has the responsibility of providing a water supply that is safe, clear and po-
table, providing adequate supply and pressure for all users and emergency situations and keeping
the maintenance costs down while improving service.
This year the water division has completed installation of water mains on Washington Street,
Eliot Road and Highland Avenue. The result is increased pressure and supply for fire protection
and maintenance efficiency.
In addition, we are responsible for about 1,400 hydrants and maintain 8,600 house services
with a total of approximately 150 miles of water mains. We also find exact locations of water
mains before any utility construction begins, to insure against accidental breakage.
Warren A. Empey
Manager of Operations
Street and Sidewalk Advisory Committee
A LMOST ALL of the committee's active time in 1974 was devoted to reviewing the
1 commonwealth's proposed widening of Bedford Street and taking the lead in formu-
lating the town's response. Major concerns of the committee were pedestrian and
vehicular safety, including a safe crossing at the Eldred Street intersection, safe
and convenient access to abutting homes, and compatibility with major interchanges
at Route 128, Hartwell Avenue and the commercial and industrial sites.
In the course of its deliberations the committee met with the Sunnyfield
neighborhood association, town planning board, and the town engineering department.
A final recommendation which takes into account the views of all the interested
parties was in preparation at year -end.
Paul J. Nicholson, Acting Chairman
Herbert W. Eisenberg Malcolm E. Graf
Advisory Committee on Cable Television
O W FEBRUARY 12, 1973, the board of selectmen made its first appointments to the
advisory committee on cable television. Additional appointments were made on
March 19, 1973, April 9, 1973, April 22, 1974 and October 28, 1974.
The advisory committee was instructed to explore the options for cable TV in
Lexington, examine the potential uses (including the costs and technical require-
ments for these uses), and to present the options to the board of selectmen as a
basis for any further decision that the board may wish to make regarding what to
do about CATV in the town.
Over the last year and a half, this advisory committee has surveyed Lexington
citizens regarding their interest in having cable TV, has studied the cost of an
appropriate system for Lexington, and has examined alternative forms of ownership
and ways of operating the system which would fill Lexington's needs. A copy of
the full report of the committee is available at Cary Memorial Library.
Cable TV and cable communications would apparently be welcomed by the majority
of Lexington citizens. A system appears to be economically feasible with prudent
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Cable TV Advisory Committee
Photo by Guy D. Busa
Around the Table: Graydon Wheaton, Edwin Farr, David Reiner, Louis Conrad, Ira Stepanian, John Ward,
William Page, Chairman; J. David Kuhn, Howard Cravis, Nancy H. Anschuetz, Martha C. Wood, Sandra Small.
Committee People Not Present at the Meeting: Fred C. Bailey, Richard Barnes, Sanborn C. Brown,
Robert Cain, James Corr, Philip Cunningham, Alfred Zabin, and A. Lee Whitman, Jr., Advisor; from the
Capital Expenditures Committee, and Patricia Ewing and Larry Stine, Advisors.
management. The system could provide basic services at the start, and then evolve
over the years to provide additional services as the requests for them develop.
Because of the high interest in this subject, the decisions on whether to
have cable, and when and how should be made by the regular political processes in
Lexington, involving town meeting and perhaps even a town -wide referendum to guide
the board of selectmen, which has the ultimate responsibility for these decisions.
Permanent Building Committee
TN 1974, THE PERMANENT BUILDING COMMITTEE, in addition to the Cary Memorial Library
±project, worked on the completion of punch -list items on the Jonas Clarke Junior
High School building. At this writing, it appears that all items will finally be
completed before January, 1975.
Also, at Clarke, the committee entered into a contract with the R.M. Lyons Co.,
Inc. for reconstruction of the Marrett Road ball field. This extra work was re-
quired to alleviate unforseen water conditions caused by natural springs and water
run -off from Stedman Road. Completion of this ball field is scheduled for the
spring of 1975. It is recommended, however, that one full growing season should
pass before the field is put to use.
We commend the town engineering department for its outstanding cooperation in
engineering and supervision of the ball field reconstruction. The result in this
instance prompts the committee to recommend strongly that whenever possible our
town engineering department oversee and supervise that portion of any future build-
ing projects involving recreational facilities. This procedure should insure a
satisfactory job the first time around and avoid delays and additional expenses
required by corrective reconstruction.
The Cary Memorial Library project progressed nicely during 1974 in spite of
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material delays. In November, the Newell house was demolished to make way for ex-
panded parking facilities adjacent to the library. Hopefully, construction will
be completed early in 1975 and the dedication should take place in late spring.
Good architectural design by architects Design Group, professional workmanship
by James J. Welch Co. and excellent job control by Resident Engineer Russell Cook
will result in completion of the job well within budget and contingency. Hopefully,
this will allow the committee to allocate some extra monies toward the proper reno-
vation and refurbishing of the Lexington Room and lobby area.
Frank Michelman, a member of the suburban responsibility committee, and
Shirley Stolz, representing the permanent building committee, have diligently pur-
sued the equal opportunities program. The hiring of minority workers continued to
be moderately successful despite the fact that it is increasingly difficult to hire
workers who must travel considerable distances to and from the job site.
Permanent Building Committee
Otis S. Brown, Jr., Chairman
William J. Scouler, Vice - Chairman
Luigi DiNapoli
Irving H. Mabee
Robert V. Whitman
School Committee Representatives
Chester C. Duval Mary Louise Touart
R. Reinhold Abele
Library Representatives
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Shirley H. Stolz
The North Church Lantern
Pictured is one of the lanterns
placed in the belfrey
of the North Church in Boston
on April 18, 1775. The
lantern is on display at the
Antiquarian Museum, Concord.
Museum records indicate it was
bought from Robert Newman, sex-
ton of the North Church, by
Captain Donald Brown, of Con-
cord, in 1782. It remained
with Captain Brown until 1853
when he sold it to a Mr. Cum-
mings Davis and given by Mr.
Davis as part of his collection
to the Museum in 1886.
WESTVIEW CEMETERY DEVELOPMENT
Westview Cemetery Development Committee
EXPANSION AND DEVELOPMENT of the Westview Cemetery is a new 1974 project. The in-
ventory of unsold lots has declined to a point where early development of a new
segment is necessary. This expansion will be long range, extending over a 20 -25 year
period but with each new area, as it is developed, keyed to a master plan. Charges
for the lots and for interment expenses have been unchanged since 1950. A new
schedule will bring charges up to the level of those made by other cemeteries in
greater Boston.
Income from sale of lots is divided roughly 50 -50 between the perpetual care
trust fund and the sale of lots account. The sale of lots account is reserved for
expansion and development and it is expected that it will be sufficient to meet an-
nual expansion costs without any town subsidy. Similarly, the charges for interments
and their related charges can be keyed to costs and need not be subsidized. Income
from the perpetual care trust fund is quite inadequate to meet maintenance costs
(perpetual care). Even though the principal of the fund ($215,000 on June 30, 1974)
has increased by annual increments of about $10,000 the leverage effect of these
payments is so modest that the town must continue to subsidize the perpetual care
fund indefinitely.
Louis A. Zehner, Chairman
Mildred B. Marek
William J. Manning
Gail W. Smith
Weiant Wathen -Dunn
David A. Hughes, ex- officio
Buckman Tavern Reconstruction Committee
ON JUNE 26, 1974, the Buckman Tavern Reconstruction Committee submitted its final
report to the selectmen. The total expenditure for making the Buckman Tavern
structurally sound for many years to come was $104,302.96. The total appropriation
approved by town meeting action in 1973 was $120,000.
The major expenses consisted of: 1) wood beetle and termite control; 2) struc-
tural strengthening of roof trusses and other load- bearing members; 3) a new roof,
including plywood and shingles; 4) installing insulation and vapor barrier; 5) in-
stallation of electrical heating; 6) renovation of the shed; 7) installation of
storm windows.
By mutual agreement, the Lexington Historical Society will continue, as it
has in the past, to bear the cost of ordinary maintenance, and the Town of Lexing-
ton will continue to maintain the neat appearance of the surrounding lawn, trees,
and shrubs.
G. Warren Butters, Chairman Richard M. Perry
Luigi DiNapoli Robert W. Custance
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Minuteman
Regional
Vo - Tech
School District
THE YEAR 1974 MARKED THE CULMINATION of the dis-
tricts initial planning phase with the opening of
classes for the boys and girls comprising the Minute-
man Regional Vocational Technical School's first ninth
grade class. Unfortunately, delays in the construc-
tion of our new building forced us to begin the year
in temporary quarters in the Rose Hawthorne School
Building in Concord.
Our first class was selected in the spring of
1974 from approximately 600 applicants. A quota based
on the ratio of high school students from each member
town to the total number of high school students in
in the District was established for each town. For those towns which exceeded
their prescribed quotas, 80% of the first class was chosen by a random selection
procedure. The remaining 20% were chosen by the school systems of the towns in
which those students reside. On October 1, 1974 the enrollment in the Minuteman
School, by towns, was as follows:
Acton - 42
Arlington - 95
Belmont - 40
Boxborough - 11
Carlisle - 8
Concord - 42
Lincoln - 12
Lexington - 78
Stow - 14
Sudbury - 43
Wayland - 36
Weston - 5
Despite the more limited space in the Rose Hawthorne building and our new
personnel, a full range of academic courses was offered, including mathematics,
science, communications arts (English), and human relations (social studies).
Repeating five -week introductory courses in eight of the following vocational and
technical areas are also required of each ninth -grade student:
Building Trades
Power Mechanics
Machine Shop
Metals Fabrication
Horticulture
Graphic Arts (Printing)
Foods
Distributive Education
Health Services
Commercial Art
Electronics
Instrumentation
Prior to the beginning of school, the students were tested, interviewed and
evaluated by the Minuteman faculty, with the assistance of consultants from
Boston University, so that to every extent possible they could be placed in voca-
tional and technical programs most compatible with their interests and aptitudes.
Highlights of first months of actual operation of the new school included:
1. The successful implementation and "shake- down" of our transportation
system, a complex operation for transporting all of our students to and from
school each day.
2. Implementation of an innovative individualized student reporting system
which was completed and sent to each parent in November.
3. An open house evening at the Rose Hawthorne building attended by approx-
imately 500 parents to acquaint them with the educational activities in which
their sons and daughters are participating, with demonstrations, exhibits and an
opportunity for questions and answers.
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4. A second parents evening held in December featuring faculty presentations
and the initial steps towards creating a parents' organization.
5. Initiation of core evaluations for our students with special needs and
the implementation of instructional programs to meet those needs.
6. The initiation of student activities, including election of class officers
and a student advisory committee, a fall dance attended by about 300 students, the
regular publication of a school newspaper, and a raffle conducted by the Distribu-
tive Education students which made the first contribution to the treasury of the
class of "78 ".
Progress on the new school building has been slow but steady, and the con-
struction is of very high quality. In December, the School Committee decided to
accept beneficial occupancy of the completed areas of the building so that stu-
dents, faculty and staff could begin 1975 in their permanent quarters. Materials
and equipment were moved during the winter vacation and school opened on January
13, at 758 Marrett Road, Lexington, the school's permanent address. In December,
collective bargaining negotiations commenced with the Minuteman Regional Faculty
Federation, Local 3191, American Federation of Teachers, AFL -CIO.
For 1975, our administration and faculty are developing programs and curricula
for the present students when they become tenth graders in the fall, and are con-
tinually reviewing and evaluating the present year's program so as to institute
improvements as the need is seen and to prepare for next year's incoming ninth
graders. The new year will see the completion of our building, further refine-
ments in and automation of our budgeting and business systems, and the doubling of
our enrollment to about 900 students. Also, we look forward to developing and,
hopefully, implementing new plans for additional services for the district.
As with any new organization, the challenges at Minuteman have been many, and
progress has at times seemed frustratingly slow. The school administration, fac-
ulty, and staff have shown extraordinary dedication and willingness to exert every
effort to ensure the success of our first operational year. We are grateful to
Superintendent- Director Sains and all of his staff for their hard work.
During the year four new members joined the Committee: George Cormier from
Stow, William Fitzgerald from Lexington, and Frederick Heinrich from Wayland to
The "Foods" Course
Vo Tech's course in "Foods" embraces buying, preparation and serving of food, quantity cooking,
selection of meats for quality, best use of the various cuts, arrangements of counter dis-
plays, retail management and preparation for entry of graduates into the food service industry.
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fill the vacancies noted in our 1973 report, and George Banfield from Boxborough
to replace Roger Morse, who resigned during the summer. Roger was an original
member of the School Committee and of its Building Subcommittee. His contribu-
tions will be missed.
The entire School Committee and staff express their appreciation and thanks
to the officials, parents and citizens of our member towns for their support and
efforts on behalf of the new school.
Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School District Committee
Acton
Arlington
Belmont
Boxborough
Carlisle
Concord
Charles E. Courtright
Rico A. Merluzzo
Henry L. Hall, Jr., Chairman
George B. Banfield
Kenneth L. Bilodeau
Lydia A. Smith
Lexington
Lincoln
Stow
Sudbury
Wayland
Weston
William P Fitzgerald
Ruth W. Wales
George G. Cormier
Alfred C. Cron, Vice - Chairman
Frederick L. Heinrich
Albert V.B. Kelsey
Michele G. Lombardo, Treasurer
Samuel H. Sains, Secretary
Laboratory Work in "Health Occupations"
Graduates of the school will be well grounded in better health care
and prepared to qualify as hospital aides. The background they will
have acquired can lead, with further study, to their becoming dental
and medical technicians.
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Courtesy of Itek
Bowman School Students Pursue Individual Interests
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Lexington School Committee
(L. to R.): Isabelle Cummings,
Recording Secretary; Robert
Rotberg, Patricia A. Swanson,
Secretary; Jane E. Berchtold,
Chairperson; Jacqueline B.
Davison, George P. Wadsworth,
John Currier, Student Rep.
The School Committee Represents
The "Public" of Public Schools
Tim SCHOOL COMMITTEE HAS FOCUSED primarily on financial and staffing concerns, on
evaluation, and on curriculum during the past year. Some concerns have been self-
initiated by an active committee open to new approaches and committed to listening
to the public's viewpoint. At the base of our activity has been a desire to make
the best use of the tax dollar to help the schools - administration and staff -
serve better than ever the public - children and parents.
Budget considerations were most time consuming. After studying various areas of
program and budget, the committee achieved initial savings in testing, substitute
teachers, and driver's education. A decision was made to discontinue participation
in a collaborative art program, Arts /Six, and instead begin our own program, Project
LEAP (Lexington's Educational Art Program), at reduced cost. Emphasis was placed on
maintaining pupil- teacher ratios, with expenditures increased for classroom supplies,
for programs to serve children with special needs, and for maintenance of plant.
With the contracts of all four employee groups in the negotiation stage, profes-
sional, secretarial, lunchroom, and custodial staffs, an estimate of the wage set-
tlements had to be contained in the budget presented to town meeting. Making
estimates was particularly difficult during this year of stubborn inflationary rises.
Areas of the budget were pinpointed from which monies would be pared if necessary
depending upon the settlements made. In actuality savings were effected in bus
transportation, audio - visual purchases, capital outlay, and vocational education.
For the first time, the committee requested and the town meeting approved a
total budget figure rather than the previous breakdown into five categories: per-
sonal services, expenses, athletics, out -of -state travel, and vocational education.
This allowed the committee the flexibility it needed to meet salary settlements by
trimming other budget areas. Success was due partly to periodic dialogue with the
appropriation committee.
Several factors will make budgeting more manageable for 1975 -1976: the newly
established fiscal year, July 1 to June 30, now in tandem with the school year; the
PPBES (Planning Programming Budget Evaluation System), budget format along with the
line item breakdowns; staff pay scales determined by a two -year contract.
Year -long negotiations with the Lexington Education Association ended in August
with agreement on a two -year contract. The salary increase was set at 6.5% for
1974 -1975, and an increase for 1975 -1976 was related to the January 1- December 31,
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1974 percentage rise in the Consumer Price Index for the Boston Metropolitan Area.
The two -year agreement affords more time for the school committee, administration,
and staff to address themselves to other concerns. In order to air legitimate
problems, professional consultations have been carried on by groups of teachers, the
committee, and the superintendent. These informal meetings allow for a free and
helpful exchange of opinions and ideas.
Committee concerns center on the fact that enrollment has declined and will con-
tinue to decline over the next several years. Important groundwork has been laid by
past committees and the superintendent who recognized this and set in motion an
architectural study of facilities. The preliminary report is now complete and is
the focus of attention. The entire process has been drawn out in order to allow
for as much community input as possible. Before the community is the possibility of
closing some schools and the potential of updating others, courses of action which
will affect every person in Lexington.
The possibility of consolidating facilities and the reality of further decreases
in staff numbers due to declining enrollments, and the need to re- examing programs
have caused the school committee to consider the whole realm of evaluation. An
interest in evaluation would be evident in a review of the official minutes, open to
the public at the school administration building. The committee has examined and,
in some instances, made changes in the following: busing, the High School Open
Campus (Max -Ed) program, elementary French, testing, the Arts /Six program, summer
workshops, and food services. Committee deliberations resulted in a vote for a pilot
reading program in phonics.
Welcome assistance and valuable inputs have been provided by citizen advisory
committees. Groups have been formed by the school Committee for the purposes of
1) examining for its adequacy the budget to meet requirements of the special educa-
tion law (Chapter 766), 2) gathering factual information on Lexington's educational
opportunities and their equal availability to both boys and girls (Chapter 622),
3) evaluating the Max -Ed program at the High School, 4) examining guidance services
at the High School, and 5) recommending improvements in the appearance of buildings.
Further helpful interchange has been carried on with the student member of the
Committee, the Student Advisory Committee, and the PTA Council. The Adams and Parker
School PTA's carried out well planned presentations to the committee which resulted
in much needed improvements to their schools.
In all its endeavors the School Committee is mindful and appreciative of the
efforts of the many fine staff members who work with Lexington children. With the
continued effort and commitment of staff, along with vital public interest and sup-
port, the Lexington educational program will continue to grow and improve.
The Reverend Jonas Clarke
The Reverend Jonas Clarke, after whom the Clarke Jr.
High School is named, ministered to the people of Lexing-
ton from 1755 until his death in 1805. Mr. Clarke was
eminently gifted in articulating the beliefs of Lexington
citizens in the official Town Resolves and instructions
written by him, before and during the American Revolution.
His inspiration to his flock and his staunchness of pur-
pose is best summed up in the Resolves on the Tea Act,
1773: ". . . we trust in God that should the State of Our
Affairs require it, We Shall be ready to Sacrifice our Es-
tates, and everything dear in Life, Yea & Life itself, in
support of the Common Cause."
(Silouhette Courtesy of Lexington Historical Society)
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In His Eleventh Annual Report
School Superintendent Rudolph J. Fobert
Stresses Need for
aliziri School Facilities
IN MY 1973 ANNUAL REPORT, I described a program to assess our physical re-
sources as we look towards 1980. Declining enrollments provide an opportunity
that we have not had before - to make available an up -to -date school building
for all children regardless of his /her residence. The architectural firm of
Drummey, Rosane and Anderson was hired to develop a master plan for all school
buildings bringing them to present day standards.
During the past year, each principal coordinated the information on pro-
grams and building needs for his /her building through staff and parents who
contributed their ideas on these topics. Written reports were synthesized by a
central committee consisting of Mrs. Jane Berchtold, School Committee Chair-
person; Mr. Richard Rosane, Consultant; Mr. Otis Brown, Permanent Building
Committee Chairman and me.
In November, Mr. Rosane's report was presented at a public School Committee
meeting. This study does not constitute a final solution, but rather describes
guidelines for an ongoing process of programming /planning /implementing /evaluat-
ing. In the months ahead there will be continuous discussion of five alterna-
tives from the architect's report:
1. Ignore the concept of providing equivalent spaces in each school. As
different spaces become available, faculty and staff may make use of
them as they wish. This results in different students being offered
different opportunities, dependent upon where they live in the com-
munity. This may be economical or costly but not equitable.
2. Maintain the existing programs and facilities in certain schools, while
adopting a plan for reassigning other schools as enrollments fall below
an acceptable minimum number of students. This will minimize the phy-
sical plant costs but will not offer each child an equivalent program.
3. Maintain all of the existing schools in operation with alterations
being made to insure equal opportunity. Then, after the pupil popu-
lation decreases, portions of the buildings are closed. This is a more
expensive course of action. It includes the initial cost of school
plant facilities, and increases operational costs through the continu-
ance and maintenance of unused spaces within the buildings.
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4. Renovate and make additions to all schools and continue to fully utilize
all spaces. This means with a declining school population that class
sizes will effectively drop. This is the most expensive possible con-
sideration as it maximizes both physical and operational costs. How-
ever, it should be reviewed with respect to the educational advantages
it may provide.
5. Complete the additions and alterations to those buildings necessary to
provide only the required educational spaces based upon projected en-
rollment. Unused buildings are reassigned for other purposes. This
minimizes the cost of physical facilities, yet giving equity to all
children regardless of where they live in the community. At the same
time, it reduces operating costs as the pupil population is reduced.
Classes are maintained at their present size. Buildings are temporari-
ly diverted from school use and turned over to other uses as the Town
may elect. Should they not be required for Town functions, the option
for either leasing or selling these buildings is available. Should the
declining trend change and once again, Lexington is faced with an in-
creasing school population, the leasing alternative of unneeded build-
ings at this time would provide flexibility in reclaiming these
structures for school use in the future. This alternative is the most
economical solution while providing equal facilities for each child.
After considering the alternatives, Mr. Rosane recommended following the
development path outlined in the table on the facing page. School staff and
parents who participated in the development of the study will react to the sur-
vey and forward their comments to the School Committee. Simultaneously, the
School Committee and I are meeting with town boards and other committees to ob-
tain their reactions.
SCHOOL BUSSING
For the past several years, School Committee, School Department and citizens
have been concerned about the increasing cost of school bus transportation. The
expiration of our 3 -year contract provided us with an opportunity to re -study
this service. During the Spring, LKB Administrative Systems, Inc. was hired to:
(1) develop specifications for a new 3 -year contract, (2) improve the transpor-
tation system and (3) design an automated school bus scheduling system. Their
contract was an outgrowth of a guarantee to save five busses from the 1973 -74
fleet of twenty -three operating busses. Their use of computer analysis of tra-
vel times, distance relationships, stop locations and pupil loads were also
factors in employing this agency. In September when school opened, 17 busses
transported nearly 1/3 of our school enrollment. Although we experienced more
than the usual number of scheduling problems, such as overloading, missed stops,
etc., these were finally corrected after a three -week period and the system is
now operating satisfactorily.
The reduced number of busses will provide a savings of approximately
$210,000 over a three -year period. Although the new bus program initially cre-
ated disruptions and legitimate parental complaints, the accrued savings with
no reduction of safety standards justified the decision to employ LKB Adminis-
trative Systems, Inc.
CHAPTER 622 - EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
In 1971, Chapter 622 became law in the commonwealth. This law prohibits
discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion or national origin
with regard to admissions to public schools and to the benefits, privileges,
and courses of study available.
After a series of public meetings and reports from an ad hoc committee,
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the Board of Education of the Commonwealth has adopted guidelines. In addition,
our School Committee appointed an advisory committee on Chapter.622 consisting
of citizens and staff.
This committee has been collecting data and meeting regularly to finalize
their report which is scheduled for December 1974. The Lexington Advisory
Committee is one of the first in the Commonwealth assigned to explore the edu-
cational programs, services and opportunities offered to boys and girls.
In addition to this committee, the Lexington Chapter of NOW (National
Organization for Women) reported to the School Committee on a survey of staff-
ing patterns (male /female) which currently exist in our schools and suggested
ways in which more balance of the sexes could be achieved in the various posi-
tions within the system. Last Spring, prior to the appointment of the advisory
committee and in response to the concern of staff about the new law, a Learning
Center for all staff was conducted and Mrs. Natalie Miller, Supervisor, State
Department of Education, spoke on this topic.
Following her presentation, small group grade level discussions were held
RECOMMENDED DEVELOPMENT PATH
YEARLY POPULATION
School Capacity 1974 1975
HIGH SCHOOL 2100 2163 2065
(10 -12)
JR. HIGH(7 -9)
Clarke
Diamond
Muzzey
ELEMENTARY (K -6)
Bridge
Bowman
Estabrook
Harrington
Hastings
Fiske
Franklin
Parker
Munroe
Adams
Hancock
1976 1977 1978 1979 1980
1751 1683 d 1548
2100 2163 2065
900 774 765
900 839 733
600 491 545
2400 2104 2043
577 508 481
577 518 520
377 439 406
390 366 342
415 417 402
365 434 416
315 386 350
3016
284 280
190 322
209 194
4130 3880
Totals 7516 8397 7988
1888 1812
300
1888 2112
1751 1683 1548
740 915 852 814 772
703 851 814 772
730
528 613 370/360 300 /Re Rd
1971 1528 2433 1928 1544
475
510
390
325
385
400
340
270
165
318
Rb
3578
471
495
370
322a
345a
370
330
255
Rb
305
471
500
c
355
340
c
325
471
500
370
355
340
344
e
250 Rb
Rb
500
500
353
364
389
344
Rf
3263 2241 2380 2450
7437 6903 6425 6291 5542
a - renovated in summer of 1977 e -
b - all students reassigned to another school
c - reassigned to Muzzey for 1978 -79
d - renovated in 1979 f -
R -
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possible assignment of Franklin students for
renovation or phase out in 1980 dependent on
conditions at that time.
all students reassigned if conditions permit
Students reassigned
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
on pertinent questions such as:
. What kinds of jobs do children perform in classrooms?
certain jobs? Do boys prefer certain jobs?
. What is the impact of materials, books, tapes, etc.,
stereotypic roles of males and females?
I am certain that as we implement Chapter 622, we will become more sensi-
tive to the need to adjust our programs and practices according to this refer-
ence point.
Do girls prefer
in developing
MINUTEMAN REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL
In September 1974, the MRVTS (Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical
School) planned to begin school at their new facility on the Lincoln- Lexington
line. Due to construction delays, Grade 9 students of twelve communities,
Acton, Arlington, Belmont, Boxborough, Carlisle, Concord, Lexington, Lincoln,
Stow, Sudbury, Wayland and Weston were temporarily assigned to the Hawthorne
School in Concord. The new opening date has been set for January 1975.
The new building will accommodate a total of 1500 students in Grades 9 -12
in 1977. Presently, seventy -eight Lexington students are enrolled. The school
is a modern building containing classrooms, a television studio, laboratories,
an athletic plant including a swimming pool, shops and supporting facilities,
and other areas. I am pleased that the new facility will be in operation
shortly and will provide another alternative for our students.
VERNON C. PAGE MEMORIAL COMMITTEE
In September of 1973, Vernon Page, one of Lexington's most dedicated and
active citizens, died. In recognition of his many contributions and concerns,
a committee of Lexington residents, representing service organizations, pro-
fessional and vocational interests was formed to establish the Vernon C. Page
Memorial Fund. This group plans to raise $25,000 and use the interest for a
scholarship to be given annually to a Lexington graduate of the Minuteman Region-
al Vocational Technical School. This award will remind us of Vernon's commitment
to public education and more specifically to the Minuteman Regional Vocational
Technical School which he was instrumental in making available to Lexington
students.
BOUQUETS
. Lexington High School had the highest number of merit semi- finalists (25) of
any public high school in New England. Fifty -one seniors also received
letters of commendation.
. The Lexington High School Math Team achieved the highest national score in the
High School Math Examination which is sponsored by the Mathematical Associa-
tion of America.
* * * * * * * * *
A special note of appreciation is due to Mr. Richard H. Barnes, Director of
Information, Research and Federal Programs, who assisted me in preparing this
annual report.
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School Profiles
AS A MATTER OF FACT
. . As of October 1, 1974, the total enrollment of the Lexington Public Schools
was 8397.
. . Total full and part -time professional staff of the Lexington Public Schools
numbers 635.
31.2% have a Bachelor's Degree
41.9% have a Master's Degree
26.9% have thirty hours of graduate study beyond a Master's or a Doctorate
. . Of the 1974 Lexington High School graduating class of 716
75% went on to further education
59% went on to four -year colleges
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Staff Number Enrollment Staff -Pupil Ratio
Principals 11 4130 1:375
Classroom Teachers (1 -6) 153(E) 3656 (A) 1 :23.6
Kindergarten Teachers 12.5 430 1 :34.4 (D)
Art Specialists 9 4130 1:459
Music Specialists 11 4130 1 :376
Phys. Ed. Specialists 9 4130 1:459
Instructional Mat. Specs. 9.4 4130 1 :439
Reading Specialists 7 4130 1:596
Learning Disabilities Specs. 11.5 4130 1:359
French Specialists 8 2342 (B) 1:2927
Science Specialists 4.5 4130 1:918
Math Specialists 3 4130 1:1377
Counselors 9.6 4130 1:444 (C)
SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Staff Number Enrollment Staff -Pupil Ratio
Principals 4 4267 1 :1067
Assistant Principals 5 4267 1:853
Classroom Teachers 274.4 (E) 4226 (A) 1 :15.4
Instructional Mat. Specs. 7 4267 1 :610
Reading Specialists 6.5 4267 1 :642
Learning Disabilities Specs. 4 4267 1:1067
Social Worker 2 4267 1 :2134
Counselors 15 4267 1 :284
ALL SCHOOLS
Staff Number Enrollment Staff -Pupil Ratio
Speech Therapists 6 8397 (C) 1 :1399
School Psychologists 3.5 8397 (C) 1 :2399
Nurses 8 8397 (C) 1:1049
Sp. Class Teachers 18 85 1 :4722
(A) Does not include special classes
(B) Includes only Grades 3 -6
(C) Includes special classes
(D) A.M. Session 1 :17.2
P.M. Session 1 :17.2
(E) Special class teachers not included
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Making Your School Dollar Make Sense
The accompanying pie charts present, in simplified form, a break down of funds
received from January - December 1973 and January -June 1974 for support of the
schools, and an indication of the relative amounts expended for the various seg-
ments of the school budget. The following is a detailed accounting of actual
revenues and expenditures as of June 30, 1974:
Receipts
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
School Aid
Transportation
Special Education
Deaf and Blind
Vocational Education
Occupational Education
Metco
State Wards
Total
Federal Government
$ 2,551,303.97
185,143.34
493,688.00
4,838.75
18,369.00
13,556.00
426,086.26
3,654.44
$ 3,696,639.76 (15.5)
$ 297,500.00 ( 1.2)
Town of Lexington Appropriations
Personal Services
Expenses
Out -of -State Travel
Athletics
Vocational Education
Total
Town of Lexington
Tuition, Registration Charges and Gate Receipts:
Athletics
Miscellaneous Receipts
Tuition
Expenditures:
Personal Services
Expenses
Out -of -State Travel
Athletics
Vocational Education
Total
$17,091,038.00
2,483,000.00
18,000.00
212,000.00
49,000.00
$19,853,038.00 (82.8)
$ 15,805.00
67,915.32
38,267.18
121,987.50 ( .5)
$16,806,229.68 (87.2)
2,213,488.26 (11.5)
13,285.93 ( .1)
214,072.47 ( 1.1)
26,792.72 ( .1)
Total $19,273,689.06 100%
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Where the School Dollar Comes From
(1974) Receipts)
Town of Lexington Appropriation
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Federal Government
Miscellaneous
(Tuition and Registration
Charges)
Where the School Dollar Goes
(1974 Expenditures)
Operating Expenses
Athletics
1.3
Voc. Education
Out -Of -State Travel
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Lexington Board of Appeals
Seated L. to R. Members: Logan Clarke, Jr., Woodruff M. Brodhead, Ruth Morey, Chair-
man Donald E. Nickerson; Vice - Chairman, George P. Wadsworth; Secretary, Evelyn F. Cole.
Standing L. to R. Associate members: Natalie Riffin, Robert M. Gary, Haskell W. Reed,
Irving H. Mabee. Not pictured: Robert Cataldo and Thomas G. Taylor.
The Appeals Board Gives Flexibility
SECTION 12 OF THE ZONING BY -LAW authorizes the Lexington Board of Appeals to be
appointed by the selectmen, five members to serve five year terms, six asso-
ciates to be appointed annually, all to serve without compensation. The board
exercises all powers granted to it by Chapter 40A, General Laws, and by the Lex-
ington by -law, thereby giving a degree of flexibility to land regulations. Devia-
tions from the building and sign by -laws are also under its jurisdiction. It so
happens that all current members are present or past town meeting members, six
are former selectmen, three former planning board members, and three former school
committeemen (all elected positions).
Duly advertised hearings, of which notices were sent to abutters and abutters
of abutters, were held on Tuesday evenings until November, when it was arranged to
change to Thursdays, assuring use of the selectmen's meeting room and shortening
the waiting time for applicants by five days. The board prefers to limit the
number of petitions heard each evening to four inasmuch as executive deliberation,
open to public observation but not participation, often runs late. Frequently
(this year seven times) petitions are withdrawn before a hearing. While this does
save hearing time, it has on occasion postponed some other application due to our
rule of four.
Variances and special permits are the most often sought. In 1974, 26 vari-
ances were approved, six denied; 25 special permits were granted, three denied;
six deviations from the sign by -law granted, as were seven permissions to continue
a going business or use. A special permit for a planned unit development was grant-
ed, a comprehensive permit was denied, and seven out of eight finding and deter-
minations resulted in permits. A complete rundown of these appear in Part II of
the annual report. Often board decisions are appealed to the Courts, and this year
was no exception, five having met that fate. Considering evidence at hearings,
petitions received, communications from other town boards and impact on neighbor-
hood and public welfare, the board can only use its best judgment. Chapter 774,
so- called "snob zoning ", continues to be the most controversial problem with which
the board has to deal.
George C. Sheldon, Vice - Chairman, a member for 12 years, moved from Lexington
in June and the selectmen appointed associate Logan Clarke, Jr. to fill his unex-
pired term, appointing Mrs. Natalie Riffin to the associate vacancy. We regret to
note the passing of Howard H. Dawes, who retired from the board in 1973 after two
full terms.
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Appropriation Committee
Around the table from the left: Arthur T. Bernier, John H. Blaisdell, Patricia A. Hagedorn,
Mary E. O'Brien, Recording Clerk; Elizabeth M. Flynn, Jack L. Mitchell, Edward E. Furash, Chair-
man; Richard M. Perry, ex- officio; Howard L. Levingston, Martin A. Gilman and Donald B. White.
The Appropriation Committee Says
This Is No Time for Business as Usual
THE APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE is commissioned to make recommendations on articles at
the town meeting which involve money and to operate the reserve or contingency
fund. As a result, at times we feel alone "crying" for fiscal responsibility and
frugality while surrounded by advocates of new and expanded municipal services.
Our committee reacts; it does not initiate. Again, our message to you, THE TAX-
PAYER, is to tell your town meeting members to keep a tight lid on expenses in town
government. They have the final word on this item; the town meeting appropriates,
we only recommend.
With the downtrend in the economy and the higher wages of municipal employees,
it is very important to review the functions of all town employees to insure that
their duties are essential and that each employee is fairly compensated for the
performance of said duties. Last year a personnel committee was initiated. Its
operation is getting underway and should help the town put together a fair and
equitable personnel policy for all concerned. We look forward to working with that
committee and with the selectmen.
The committee meets almost every Monday evening at the Town Hall. Your com-
ments and suggestions are always helpful and welcome.
Our Non - Recurring Capital Expenses
THE BY -LAW OF THE TOWN creating the capital expenditures committee provided that
the committee shall consider the relative need, timing and cost of capital pro-
jects, the adequacy thereof, and the effect these expenditures might have on the
financial position of the town. Capital expenditures are all expenses of a non-
recurring nature not construed as an ordinary operating expense, the benefit of
which will accrue to the town over an extended period of time.
Each year the committee requests from the various town boards and departments
a list of all capital expenditures which they foresee as being required within the
ensuing five year period, as well as the capital expenditures anticipated in the
coming fiscal year. With these projections, the capital expenditures committee has
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Photo by Guy D. Busa
Capital Expenditures Committee
L. to R.: Allen Lee Whitman, George S. Silverman, Chairman; Anne R. Scigliano and William J.
Dailey, Jr. Not pictured: Robert H. Kingston.
been able to reasonably predict the capital requirements of the town several years
in advance. These predictions have enabled us to stabilize the impact on the tax
rate for the needed capital requirements by recommending when the expenditure
should occur.
As reported last year in our report to the town, it is anticipated that the
town sewering program will be completed by fiscal year 1977. Thereafter, this
$650,000.00 expenditure will drop to a level of approximately $200,000.00 per year
for maintenance and replacement of existing sewer lines.
This year has also seen an increase in spending for road machinery for the de-
partment of public works. It is anticipated that increased levels of spending will
be necessary for several years in this area in order that older equipment may be
replaced. This has been caused by delaying capital expenses in prior years making
replacement of this equipment at higher levels mandatory as predicted in our prior
report to the town.
We continue to be concerned by what appears to be regularly increasing costs of
operating the sanitary land fill. We are concerned that the estimated life of the
landfill may not be as long as previously estimated. The requirements of the Mas-
sachusetts Department of Natural Resources, as well as a proposed Hartwell Avenue
connector from Route 128, and the extension of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation
Authority's red line seem to create barriers to long periods of fill -life at the
sanitary landfill.
In conclusion, it appears that Lexington, having completed most of its major
capital items, can look forward to a reasonably stable level of capital expenses in
the years to come.
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Board of Assessors
Seated: Willard P. Grush, Chair-
man; Standing: L. to R. Thomas M.
Wenham, Assistant Assessor;
William L. Potter, F. William Smith.
Automated Preparation of Tax Bills
THIS YEAR ,SAW THE BEGINNING of twice -a -year tax billing, and the change to the
July /June fiscal year from the previous calendar year. To expedite the two tax
bills, the assessors' office has prepared all tax billing information for data
processing. In the past, after the tax rate had been set, it required five to six
weeks to prepare manually and to get the 10,000 tax bills mailed. With data pro-
cessing it can now be done in one week. Because of this saving in time, we are
able to process the exemption applications faster so that all entitled recipients
who filed on time will receive their certificate before payment of the tax bill is
due. The assessors feel the transition in both instances has gone very smoothly.
Three 1974 pieces of legislation affect the elderly and 100 percent disabled
veterans. The first was a set amount that the elderly could deduct from their
retirement allowance when filing an exemption application: $84.60 per month if
single, and $126.90 per month if married.
The second piece of legislation also affects the elderly and is referred to
as the Property Tax Deferral and Recovery Agreement, which allows persons over age
65 to defer their real estate tax until the property is disposed of, then the back
taxes must be paid with eight percent interest per annum. The total amount of the
deferment plus interest for the current and prior years cannot exceed 50 percent
of the market value of the property. Also, the applicant or the applicant and his
spouse cannot have gross receipts over $20,000 during the preceding year. The
owners of the property must enter into a tax lien agreement with the board of
assessors who then must record this lien in the Registry of Deeds.
The third piece of legislation affects 100 percent disabled veterans who are
incapable of working. It sets the limits of their exemption to either $6,000 of
value or $525. in tax dollars. The state will reimburse the town either $4,000 of
value or $350.
The assessors are responsible for processing all exemptions for entitled re-
cipients. There are over 500 veterans, 173 elderly, 47 widows, and 12 blind
persons who receive an exemption in Lexington.
This year over 26,000 motor vehicle excise tax bills were sent out. We are
still having some problems with people who no longer own the car they are being
billed for, or the car is no longer in this state. But, quite a few people have
been through the incorrect bill procedure, so they understand the problem. These
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bills are prepared by the state and handled by the town and the money collected by
the town goes into the town's revenues.
The tax rate climbed only 60, which must have made the taxpayers very happy,
especially since everything else has gone up much more. Part of this is due to the
restraint exercised at all levels of government but a large part, to the increased
valuation realized by the higher cost of commercial construction which amounted to
over 7 million dollars in valuation out of an increase of about 9. million dollars.
Some of the biggest valuation increases were realized from Ginn and Company, W.R.
Grace, G. Arnold Haynes, 115 Kendall Corp., Majilite Corp., Raytheon, and Tyco Labs,
Inc. These seven firms accounted for almost 6 million dollars increase in valuation.
Without this added increase the tax rate very well could have been almost $2.00
higher. The board of assessors points this out so that the taxpayer is aware of
just how much these firms mean to our tax base. We will always have house additions,
pools, porches, etc., but this type of construction does not generate the valuation
needed for a stable tax base. All town boards and commissions should be aware of
how firms help keep taxes down and do the necessary planning to assure that there is
room for growth in this direction. The assessors are always ready to assist in
whatever direction is necessary to help insure and maintain a stable tax base.
On July 26, 1974, Mrs. Adela Pinkul retired as a clerk in the assessors' office
after 13 years of service to the town. The board of assessors and office staff wish
her many happy years in her retirement.
The board of assessors would like to thank various town officials with whom we
worked for their cooperation during the year.
Willard P. Grush, Chairman
F. William Smith William L. Potter
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Some of the 160 Boy Scouts and their parents who delivered the town report last year; Jack
Taylor, at right with clipboard, was in charge of distribution.
The Town Report
"So Much from So Many"
Including the 150 Boy Scouts and their fathers who are to deliver a copy of
this report to each household in town probably 250 people will have been involved
in varying degrees in its production. To all of them the town report committee
expresses its warm appreciation.
Special mention is due many but space permits mentioning only a few. Obvious-
ly the department heads and the committee chairmen, who composed their reports
laid the foundation. Beyond the circle of those directly involved in town govern-
ment we mention especially Philip B. Parsons, who drew the cover picture. This is
the fifth report for which he has drawn the cover. Fine as the other four were,
we like this one the best. Scattered through the report are pen- and -ink sketches
by Miss Lucille Chapman, a founding member of the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society.
From Lawrence Whipple came the knowledge of Lexington's history, upon which he
drew to prepare his capsuled comments. From amateur and professional photographers
alike, we have had our selection of their best. These range up to the singularly
perceptive frontispiece by John B. Nash of a contemporary Minuteman and the "Best
Photograph of the Show ", won by Raymond B. Barnes in a contest sponsored by the
Massachusetts Selectmen's Association and open to all towns and cities in the state.
In addition, Gerry Gilmore, a former member of the Town Report Committee, left
a number of photographs (and his expertise in layout) when he moved to Tennessee
and the cooperation of Anne Scigliano, editor of the Minute -man, has always been
brimful in making available our choice of the Minute -man photographic archives.
Chief Corr has been most cooperative in making his staff photographers available
as needed, and John E. Taylor assumed complete responsibility for organizing de-
livery of the report.
That such service and such talent were available is less notable than that all
of it was contributed gratis. Whatever merit the report may achieve as a report,
the larger aspect of it is that it has been a community project where many people
generously gave their particular skills to heighten communications between town
government and the citizens of Lexington.
Edith Cheever
Rev. Harold T. Handley
Richard W. Hoover
Louis A.
Shirley Stolz
Hal Singley
John E. Taylor
Zehner, Chairman
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Comptroller Richard M. Perry,
Left, with his Assistant Walter
J. Donahue
The Comptroller:
Focal Point of Town Finances
THE COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE is charged with the responsibility of keeping the offi-
cial town records of all appropriations, contracts, expenditures and receipts;
draws warrants for the payment of all payrolls and bills; and prepares periodic
reports of unexpended balances as well as expenditures by classifications. All
auditing and accounting functions, as well as the preparation of all checks in
payment of payrolls and bills submitted by the various town agencies are processed
through this office.
All the official town financial reports, such as the preparation of the bal-
ance sheet, are a part of this office's function. Administration of the town's
retirement system and its investment program is also under the comptroller's
jurisdiction. Over 35,000 payroll checks were prepared in 1974, through the pay-
roll system installed January 1, 1972. The use of new programs in the system
enabled us to:
1. Prepare over 2,500 W -2's (statement of earnings paid and income taxes
withheld) in early January with no overtime, coupled with the distribution of the
W -2's earlier than in many recent years.
2. Prepare automatically each month the report submitted to the state teach-
ers retirement system - this information was captured on the employees earnings
record during the payroll run; thereby saving school department personnel time
formerly spent on typing this report each month.
New thinking on financial matters had to be applied in 1974 as we completed,
on June 30, 1974, the 18 month fiscal "year" conversion. The 1974 annual town
meeting voted funds for the 1975 fiscal year of July 1, 1974 to June 30, 1975. As
a result, for the first time in recent history, funds were appropriated for budgets
prior to their effective date. Previous laws provided for the appropriation of
funds at the annual town meeting in March for budgets that had been in effect since
January, as a result some expenditures had been made creating deficit spending.
As a new year approaches, we are planning the conversion of our accounting
system from an expenditure basis to an encumbrance system, whereby funds will be
set aside at the time a purchase order, contract or obligation to the town is
incurred, rather than the time of payment being the first official record of
the obligation.
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Summary : Town Debt and Interest
Principal Interest
Amount of Paid Balance Paid
Original Issue Jan.'73 - June '74 6 -30 -74 Jan.'73 - June '74
General Purposes
Library 295,000.00 15,000.00 40,000.00 2,250.00
Town Office 1,005,000.00 170,000.00 340,000.00 27,900.00
Street - Sewer - Library 490,000.00 20,000.00 80,000.00 4,760.00
Public Works Building 328,000.00 30,000.00 90,000.00 6,930.00
Municipal Purpose Loan 1,375,000.00 - - -- 1,375,000.00 30,937.50
Total General Purposes 3,493,000.00 235,000.00 1,925,000.00 72,777.50
School 16,805,000.00 1,811,000.00 7,143,000.00 423,019.50
Street 200,000.00 40,000.00 20,000.00 2,030.00
Sewer 3,100,000.00 188,000.00 1,091,000.00 60,744.25
Water 260,000.00 7,000.00 28,000.00 1,666.00
Total Services
Grand Total
20,365,000.00 2,046,000.00 8,282,000.00 487,459.75
23,858,000.00 2,281,000.00 10,207,000.00 560,237.25
(A detailed report of bonded indebtedness broken down by individual issues,
and also a complete report on income, expenses and appropriations are print-
ed in an appendix, which is available at the Selectmen's office.)
Retirement Board
THE BOARD OF RETIREMENT met once a month during 1974. Contributions by Town em-
ployees amounted to $233,500. for the year. At the Annual Town Meeting, $274,175.
appropriated to the pension fund as the Town's share of retirement allowances for the
1975 fiscal year.
Excess funds, not immediately necessary for the operation of the retirement
system, are invested in securities that are legal for Massachusetts savings banks.
The income from these investments enabled us to credit interest to members accounts
at the rate of 5.4 percent.
During the past year, full time employees of the Lexington Housing Authority
were given permission by the Division of Insurance of the Commonwealth of Massa-
chusetts to become members of Lexington's Retirement System.
At the end of 1974 there were 151 persons on retirement from the Town - 133
contributory and 18 non - contributory members. This is an increase of 19 during the
year.
Walter F. Spellman
George P. Morey, Chairman
Richard M. Perry
Employee's Elected Representative Secretary, Ex- officio Member
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Photo by Anne Scigliano
Lexington Minute -man
The Town Clerk and Her Staff
Seated: Mary R. McDonough, Town
Clerk. Standing: L. to R.: Norma
B. Jervis, Assistant Town Clerk;
Mary F. Williams, Mary L. Herr.
Re- Districting Involved
Much Checking
1 974 WAS A BUSY ELECTION YEAR for the Town Clerk's Office. Ten sessions of town
meeting were held starting April 1, 1974 and ending May 6, 1974. A special ref-
erendum held on June 3, 1974 reversed the action of town meeting on two articles:
Article 100 - Solid Waste Collection and Article 104 - Zoning By -Law Amendment
(Flintlock - Wood Street).
An Act passed by the State Legislature which divided Lexington into several
districts resulted in a record number of signatures (over 15,000) to be checked
for certification for the State Primary and State Election.
Lexington's districts with the newly elected officials are:
Senatorial: 4th Middlesex - Precincts 1,2,3 & 5 - John W. Bullock
5th Middlesex - Precincts 4,6,7,8 & 9 - Ronald C. MacKenzie
Representative: 35th Middlesex - Precincts 1,2,3,4,5 & 6 - Lincoln P. Cole, Jr.
37th Middlesex - Precincts 7 & 8 - Carol C. Amick
38th Middlesex - Precinct 9 - Edward M. Dickson
Councillor:
Congressman:
6th District - Precincts 1,2,3 & 5 - Vincent A. LoPresti
3rd District - Precincts 4,6,7,8 & 9 - Herbert L. Connolly
5th District - All Precincts - Paul E. Tsongas
Citizens may now register to vote as soon as they move into town. In addition
to registrations during regular office hours, eighteen extra sessions were held
Saturdays and evenings. The break -down of Lexington's voters as of the close of
registration on October 8, 1974 was:
Independents: 6,411 Republicans: 4,290 Democrats: 7,729 Total: 18,430
Notices were mailed to all voters not reported as living here when the census
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TOWN CLERK
was taken, stating that they were being removed from the voting list. Anyone re-
ceiving such a notice who wishes to remain on the list should notify this office
immediately.
The routine work of the office was conducted as usual with April our busiest
month. Our dog licenses which are renewable April 1st of each year were late in
arriving from the county, we issued many licenses for the opening of the fishing
season and town meetings were in session.
Mary R. McDonough
Town Clerk
Personnel Advisory Board
IN RECENT YEARS with the growth of town government, heightened concern about per-
sonnel affairs has been in evidence in many places. Employees through themselves,
or if organized, through their unions have shown a genuine uneasiness about whether
or not their welfare was getting the full consideration it deserves as they see it.
Taxpayers see their tax bills rising largely due to payroll costs and seek appro-
priate accountability from those responsible, often wondering whether or not the
town is serving them as efficiently as it should. The selectmen, town manager,
and committees, seeking to meet their prescribed responsibilities, can easily be
frustrated by the conflict of the need for more personnel services on the one hand
and necessary financial constraints on the other.
In April the selectmen in consultation with the appropriation committee ap-
pointed the personnel advisory board to assist the town as an employer in estab-
lishing and maintaining a sound program of personnel planning and personnel
relations which will result in:
1. Establishing and maintaining an organization of high quality
personnel (without regard to race, color, religion, sex or
national origin);
2. Organizing and treating all employees of the various town de-
partments so that they utilize their maximum capabilities to
create increased productivity and attain maximum personal and
group satisfaction;
3. Better than average results in services and costs to the resi-
dents and taxpayers of Lexington.
Initially, in addition to becoming fully acquainted with town personnel and
management, this board has provided counsel to the town manager in recruiting a
full time personnel administrator and undertaking the up- dating of its compensa-
tion program through a project which the Arthur D. Little Company was hired to
carry out. We are convinced that through orderly organization and development of
the personnel function, the interest of all will be served -- employees, taxpayers,
and town government in general.
John B. Butler, Chairman
Nicholas A. LaFauci Paul C. Sidman
William F. McGonagle Donald W. Comstock
W. Neil Chapman, ex- officio
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Tax Collection: Procedures and Penalties
ATRANSITIONAL EIGHTEEN MONTH PERIOD was necessary to convert to a June /July
fiscal year from the previous calender year, as required by the legislature.
Two thirds of the taxes assessed were paid on November 1, 1973 and one third on
May 1, 1974.
Our current fiscal year started July 1, 1974 and takes us through June 30,
1975 with a new tax rate. Real estate taxes will now be payable on November 1 and
May 1. Interest on overdue real estate taxes will be retroactive to October 1 and
April 1 respectively, at eight percent interest.
Real estate tax bills are mailed to the record owner as of January 1. A new
owner should obtain a copy of the tax bill from the old owner (or from the collec-
tor) because the obligation to pay rests on him even though the property is nominal-
ly assessed to the old owner. This twice a year collection of taxes, both personal
and real estate, will continue and hopefully lessen the need to borrow for tax
anticipation funds.
It has been a difficult year for this department, with not only a doubling of
real estate tax collection load but with introduction also of a new style of bills
and books.
In addition, many property owners whose homes are mortgaged to a bank are no
longer required by their lender to make monthly tax payments. Instead the obliga-
tion to pay has been placed on the property owner. Thus the collector of taxes in
such cases must process perhaps, 500 checks for individual property owners where
as under the earlier procedure the lending bank sent one check for 500 properties.
A daily turnover of work schedules to the comptroller's office and a daily turn-
over to the treasurer's office is maintained, thus making a heavy work load to be
caught up with at a later date.
This office, repeat, this office mails the tax bills but does not prepare tax
bills other than personal property taxes. Municipal liens, $6.00 and betterment
discharges, $4.00 are, however, still obtained through this department.
Excise bills are prepared by the registry of motor vehicles; water bills,
sewer and water house connection and miscellaneous water charges by the public
works department; real estate and personal property bills by the assessors' office;
sewer, street, sidewalk and water betterments, by the engineering department; and
ambulance bills by the selectmen's office.
Excise bills, the bane of our existence, still present a problem, both with
us and car owners. We have tried to assist the public with their myriad of ques-
tions (and blame) and I suggest that it would be helpful for them to retain copies
of their excise bill payments. This would help quicken any service that this de-
partment would provide.
Some Volume Data, January 1, 1973 -June 30, 1974
Abatements for Veterans, Clause 22
Abatements for Elderly, Clause 41
Real estate tax warrants for January 1973 to June 1974
Collected, abated, tax titles
Percentage Collected
The approximate number of bills handled by this office was:
Real estate 20,000
Personal and farm 495
Excise 42,923
Water 27,000
Plus betterment and accounts receivable bills.
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$145,415.93
93,591.62
$23,792,349.86
23,485,644.43
98.7%
Doris E. Barclay
Collector of Taxes
The Treasurer Reports on
Wire Transfers, - a New Development
DURING THE EIGHTEEN MONTH fiscal year ending last June 30, investment of tax and
bond proceeds pending their disbursement furnished a very fortunate source of
income for the town. Undisbursed town funds earned a total of $316,985. interest.
That is perhaps more informative than to say that during the year the treasurer in-
vested $37,034,706. The latter statement is true but inflated because it includes
"roll overs" of certificates of deposit which matured and were re- invested.
During the fiscal 1973/1974 year, the town borrowed $8,050,000 in tax antici-
pation loans. Interest income on this short term financing was $116,343 which when
subtracted from the $316,985 earned on short term investment meant that interest
income exceeded interest expense by $200,551. Taxpayers are warned not to expect
an encore in 1974/1975.... there are only modest undisbursed library bond proceeds
to earn interest and rates generally have dropped significantly. "But it was nice
while it lasted."
In fiscal 1973/1974 interest rates on tax anticipation loans ranged from a low
of 3.70 percent on April 9, 1973 to a high of 5.95 percent on August 10, 1973. In
the short term investments, rates ranged from a low of 5.25 percent to a high of
10.75. (The phenomenal bulge in rates did not occur until after the new fiscal year
started on July 1, 1974.)
Before the rate rise the town sold the library bond issue of $1,375,000 with
a final maturity in 1986 and at a 4.50 percent rate. Although this was the highest
interest rate the town ever paid on a bond issue it nevertheless was a very favor-
able one for rates thereafter rose sharply.
One of the more interesting and valuable developments in the treasurer's of-
fice, in recent years, has been the significant increase in the use of wire trans-
fers of money. That involves phoning the local depository and asking that a stated
sum be transferred to a Boston correspondent bank or banks. This is done because
the treasurer "rewards" the banks which finance the town and shares excess undis-
bursed funds with them on the basis of their participation in the financing. It
has the effect of encouraging them to lend to the town at a favorable rate because
of anticipated deposit of funds when the town has a surplus.
The significance of the wire transfer is that it saves one day's loss of in-
terest that would result from mailing a check, and another day's loss of interest
while the check was being collected. By contrast the wire transfer permits putting
the money to work the same day the instructions are given. The two days additional
interest earned by an investment made via a wire transfer, at 10 percent interest,
permits the town to pick up $500 on each $1,000,000 so transferred.
After phoning the local depository, the treasurer then phones the correspond-
ent bank and gives instructions as to the maturity of the investment. Although the
initial arrangement is by phone, written confirmation by both parties is exchanged
at once.
One effect of the legislation changing the fiscal year from Jan /Dec. to July/
June (and requiring half of the tax payments on November 1 and half on May 1) is to
reduce the amount of spring tax anticipation loans needed and also the interval
when they will be outstanding. A full year's cycle will be necessary before it is
clear whether the annual total spring and fall tax anticipation financing will be
less than under the single November tax payment program.
The effective work of the collector of taxes and her associates has aided
greatly in early investment of receipts; the work of the treasurer's own staff has
been exemplary.
Louis A. Zehner
Town Treasurer
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Trustees of Public Trusts
OVER THE YEARS, residents have bequeathed or donated to the Town of Lexington
sums of money to be held in trust, with the stipulation that the income earned
on the funds be used for a specified public purpose, usually one close to the
heart of the donor.
On December 31, 1974, such funds numbered thirty- seven, with a total book
value of $504,984.18. Five of these are charitable in nature, five related to
parks and highway plantings, five to scholarships, nine to maintenance of speci-
fic cemetery lots, six to maintenance of the common, three relating to awards by
the school committee, and four are miscellaneous in nature.
Prior to 1910, administration of these funds was loose, and the funds grad-
ually became co- mingled with the general funds of the town and were used to meet
current expenditures. In 1910, the town sponsored legislation permitting it to
borrow sufficient funds to restore these trusts funds to their original amounts.
The legislation likewise provided that future administration of the trust funds
be entrusted to a board of three citizens to be designated "Trustees of Public
Trusts." These three trustees, who serve without compensation, are appointed by
the selectmen.
The town subsequently delegated to these trustees responsibility for admin-
istering the perpetual care funds of the Westview and Munroe cemeteries.
The terms of the Bridge Charitable Fund provide for administation by three
trustees to be appointed for similar staggered terms by the board of selectmen.
The selectmen customarily appoint the most recently elected "Trustee of Public
Trusts" to the open position. The Bridge Trustees likewise serve without compen-
sation.
The trustees have the dual responsibilities of investing wisely the princi-
pal of these funds within the limitations imposed by the donor or by law, and
of distributing the income in accordance with the instructions of the bequest or
town article which made the funds available. They have informal telephone meet-
ings as often as necessary to agree on routine matters requiring immediate action,
and meet formally about four times a year to ratify these actions to to consider
matters requiring approval at an official meeting. The town appropriates about
$400 annually to cover their administrative expenses, largely clerical.
Over the years, inflation has greatly reduced the benefits which the donor
had intended to provide from the income of these trusts. In recent years, the
trustees have shifted to equity type investments a portion of those funds having
no investment restrictions beyond the "prudent man" rule, in the belief that
well selected equities will provide a long term growth in income during the anti-
cipated inflation to come.
In some cases the trustees, who must follow scrupulouly the instructions of
the donor in distributing accumulated income, have a serious problem in finding
eligible recipients who would qualify under the narrow stated purpose of the
trust. A typical such trust was established many years ago to "purchase such
luxuries and delicacies for the town poor as are not furnished them, and shall
tend to promote their health and comfort." Another will to be used "for the
benefit of the worthy indigent men and women over sixty years of age, American
born, whether in the almshouse or not."
Donors who restrict too narrowly either the investment or the purpose of
their funds probably will continue to find it difficult to make bequests which
inflation and changing times will not make obsolete.
George P. Morey, Chairman
Gaynor K. Rutherford William R. McEwen
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God of Grace and God of Glory
Set our feet on lofty places,
Bend our wills to Thy control.
Shame our wanton, selfish gladness
Rich in things but poor in soul.
Grant us wisdom, Grant us courage
Lest we miss Thy kingdom's goal.
Harry Emerson Fosdick
Fred C. Bailey
Margery M. Battin
Jane E. Berchtold
Sanborn C. Brown
Alfred S. Busa
Norman P. Cohen
Herbert R. Adams
Vito M. Bellino
Sheila M. Busa
Ralph A. Cataldo
Anita M. Bonasera
Lois W. Brown
William A. Busa
Homer J. Hagedorn
James Cataldo
Patricia K. Hagedorn
Paul J. MacKenzie
Jack L. Mitchell
Town Meeting Members
Town Meeting Members at Large
48 Coolidge Ave.
15 Paul Revere Rd.
5 Saddle Club Rd.
37 Maple St.
38 Circle Rd.
56 Coolidge Ave.
Lincoln P. Cole, Jr.
Edward E. Furash
Allan F. Kenney
Mary R. McDonough
Louis A. Zehner
Precinct One
Term Expires 1977
763 Mass. Ave.
84 Bow St.
38 Circle Rd.
35 Rindge Ave.
Bernice Manning
Alfred A. Murray
Albert P. Zabin
Term Expires 1976
24 Theresa Ave.
37 Maple St.
38 Circle Rd.
17 Fiske Rd.
16 Hill St.
15 John Poulter Rd.
10 Frost Rd.
3 Baker Ave.
6 Fair Oaks Dr.
66 Hillcrest Ave.
23 Theresa Ave.
1 Page Rd.
Richard Heller 10 Russell Rd.
Howard M. Kassler 11 Winchester Dr.
William E. Maloney, Jr. 59 Albemarle Ave.
Term Expires 1975
43 Rindge Ave.
17 Fiske Rd.
13 Maple St.
16 Peachtree Rd.
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Ruth M. Mitchell
Haskell W. Reed
Barry E. Sampson
16 Peachtree Rd.
76 Lowell St.
8 Brandon St.
Francis G. Fuery
Allan Green
Lillian T. MacArthur
Roy J. Murphy
Rena W. Abelmann
Elizabeth H. Clarke
Eric T. Clarke
Michael J. O'Sullivan
Norman N. Connolly
William F. Delay
Donald L. MacGillivray
Frank I. Michelman
Joseph A. Campbell
Erna S. Greene
Daniel L. McCabe
Marian C. Reilly
Robert A. Bowyer
John P. Carroll
Jacqueline B. Davison
Elizabeth M. Flynn
Wallace B. Baylies, Jr.
Guy D. Busa
Shirley A. Byrne
Gloria V. Holland
John Deutch
Nancy F. Earsy
Angela E. Frick
Joyce Hals
Nyles Nathan Barnert
Arthur T. Bernier
Otis S. Brown, Jr.
William J. Dailey, Jr.
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS
Precinct Two
Term Expires 1977
678 Mass. Ave.
17 Moon Hill Rd.
33 Charles St.
56A Taft Ave.
Joseph C. Steinkrauss
Judith J. Totman
William S. Widnall
Term Expires 1976
7 Moon Hill Rd.
29 Moon Hill Rd.
29 Moon Hill Rd.
12 Aerial St.
Patricia A. Swanson
Alan B. Wilson
Donald D. Wilson
Term Expires 1975
736 Mass. Ave.
9 Butler Ave.
37 Charles St.
43 Buckman Dr.
Wiltrud R. Mott -Smith
Arthur C. Smith
Frank H. Totman, Jr.
Precinct Three
Term Expires 1977
260 Marrett Rd. Natalie H. Riffin
25 Bridge St. Marie E. Roberts
11 Grassland St. Robert I. Rotberg
25 Walnut St.
Term Expires 1976
7 Woodcliffe Rd. Lilah H. Groisser
31 Allen St. Robert H. Kingston
86 Spring St. Richard W. Souza
310 Concord Ave.
Term Expires 1975
50 Spring St. Melvin G. Holland
94 Spring St. Jamie W. Katz
77 Wellingtn La A Paul V. Riffin
38 Webster Rd.
Precinct Four
Term Expires 1977
6 Belfry Terr.
32 Parker St.
9 Tavern La.
14 Vine Br. Rd.
Alfred P. Tropeano
Judith J. Uhrig
George P. Wadsworth
Term Expires 1976
142 Worthen Rd. Richard K. Eaton
54 Baskin Rd. Dan H. Fenn, Jr.
3 Bond Rd. Joseph 0. Rooney
2 Highland Ave.
90
18 Smith Ave.
46 Moreland Ave.
22 Summit Rd.
36 Charles St.
23 Pleasant St.
36 Fern St.
108 Pleasant St.
51 Follen Rd.
46 Moreland Ave.
6 Field St.
53 Munroe Rd.
14 Barberry Rd.
510 Concord Ave.
4 Field Rd.
542 Concord Ave.
38 Webster Rd.
18 Barberry Rd.
6 Field Rd.
25 Vine Br. Rd.
15 Vine Br. Rd.
230 Waltham St.
40 Percy Rd.
130 Worthen Rd.
222 Waltham St.
Stanley A. Brown
Robert M. Gary
Martin A. Gilman
Walter T. Kenney, Jr.
Donald H. Briggs, Jr.
William M. Fraser
George F. McCormack
Judith K. Patkin
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS
Precinct Four (Continued)
Term Expires 1975
14 John Poulter Irving H. Mabee
29 Highland Ave Margaret F. Rawls
56 Bloomfld. St. Joseph A. Trani
16 Dane Rd.
Precinct Five
Term Expires 1977
9 Hayes La. Martin V. Sussman
533 Lowell St. David G. Williams
32 Hayes La. Stillman P. Williams
27 Suzanne Rd.
*Jane E. Berchtold 5
Guy W. Doran 168
Charles F. Gallagher, Jr. 118
*Resigned 4/4/47
Arthur E. Burrell
Fredric S. Cohen
Howard Cravis
Charles W. Durkin
Robert A. Modoono
Susan S. Beck
J. Keith Butters
Joan P. Crothers
Mimi B. Dohan
Alan G. Adams
Elizabeth C. Haines
John T. Harvell
Robert B. Kent, Jr.
Levi G. Burnell
Charles H. Cole, 2nd
*Kenneth M. Cox
H. Bigelow Moore
*Resigned 4/3/74
John R. Campbell
Winifred L.L. Friedman
Barbara E. Kramer
Mary M. Miley
Term Expires 1976
Saddle Club Rd. Donald M. Graham
East St. John F. Quinlan
Adams St. Weiant Wathen -Dunn
Ephraim Weiss
Term Expires 1975
2 Thoreau Rd.
27 Saddle Club Rd.
6 Rogers Rd.
18 Manley Ct.
170 Woburn St.
Sam Silverman
Bernice O. Weiss
*Wallace Cupp
5 Tavern La.
9 Winthrop Rd.
11 Slocum Rd.
1361 Mass. Ave.
1433 Mass. Ave.
9 Sheridan St.
4 Mill Brook Rd.
199 Grove St.(Pr.7)
44 Maple St.
462 Lowell St.
18 Ingleside Rd.
462 Lowell St.
141 Woburn St.
*Succeeded Jane E. Berchtold
Precinct Six
Term Expires 1977
17 Patriots Dr.
52 Meriam St.
60 Meriam St.
9 Berwick Rd.
Spencer Lavan
Joyce A. Miller
Donald B. White
Term Expires 1976
15 Somerset Rd.
33 York St.
131 Burlington St.
15 Patriots Dr.
Howard L. Levingston
Edith Sandy
Frank Sandy
Term Expires 1975
3 Whittier Rd.
4 Franklin Rd.
36 North St.
50 Hancock St.
William R. Page
Daniel I. Small
William T. Spencer
* *John F. Downey, Jr.
* *Succeeded Kenneth M. Cox
Precinct Seven
Term Expires 1977
100 Bertwell Rd.
176 Grove St.
122 Grove St.
29 Robinson Rd.
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Myron L. Miller
John E. Ward
Graydon M. Wheaton
52 Hancock St.
17 Oakland St.
73 Hancock St.
358 Emerson Rd.
353 Emerson Rd.
353 Emerson Rd.
25 Oakland St.
22 Hancock St.
32 Hancock St.
24 Hancock St.
46 Eldred St.
15 Robinson Rd.
5 Hadley Rd.
Richard E. Bayles
Robert E. Bond
Manfred P. Friedman
Stephen T. Russian
Gabriel Baker
Renee T. Cochin
David Reiner
William J. Scouler
G. Richard Beamon
John E. Carlson
James M. McLaughlin
Temple E. Scanlon
Richard H. Battin
Anthony L. Mancini
Doreen D. Plasse
Charles E. Connolly, Jr.
Roy Edward Cook
Joseph M. Cronin
William P. Fitzgerald
Ronald W. Colwell
Louis E. Conrad
Rose Mary Ellersick
Alice M. Hindle
James J. Buckley, Jr.
Jane P. Buckley
Diane Lund
Erik Lund
Earl F. Baldwin, Jr.
Leon A. Burke, Jr.
Joan N.L. Collins
James E. Cosgrove
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS
Precinct
Seven (Continued)
Term
Expires 1976
19 Wyman Rd.
6 Demar Rd.
176 Grove St.
47 Turning Mill Rd.
Iris G. Wheaton
Allen Lee Whitman,
Robert V. Whitman
Term Expires 1975
2 Linmoor Terr.
7 Partridge Rd.
3 Gould Rd.
144 Simonds Rd.
Jane A. Trudeau
Jacquelyn H. Ward
Martha C. Wood
Precinct Eight
Term Expires 1977
58 Ledgelawn Ave.
97 Cedar St.
55 Asbury St.
62 Ledgelawn Ave.
Term
Francis W.K. Smith
Shirley H. Stolz
Paul G. Yewell
Expires
1976
15 Paul Revere Rd.
115 Reed St.
197 Cedar St.
Term
Paul A. Plasse
Frank L. Shunney
Mary E. Shunney
Expires 1975
67 Cedar St.
5 Ledgelawn Ave.
49 Vaille Ave.
65 Liberty Ave.
39
176
29
9
Jr.
5 Hadley Rd.
31 Turning Mill Rd.
9 Demar Rd.
7 Volunteer Way
15 Robinson Rd.
51 Gleason Rd.
49 No. Hancock St.
2139 Mass. Ave.
6 Leeland Terr.
197 Cedar St.
24 Revere St.
24 Revere St.
Paul W. Marshall 6
Richard A. Michelson 54
Laura F. Nichols 67
Albert S. Richardson, Jr. 3
Precinct Nine
Term Expires 1977
Cary Ave.
Cedar St.
Fairland St.
Audubon Rd.
Chandler St. (Pr. 6)
Asbury St.
Liberty Ave.
Wingate Rd.
Frederick McMenimen, Jr. 26 School St.
Daniel E. Power 2246 Mass. Ave.
Roy Weinstein 6 Nickerson Rd.
Term Expires
1976
46 Middle St.
46 Middle St.
23 Nickerson Rd.
23 Nickerson Rd.
Paul E. Mazerall
Stephen M. Politi
James J. Scanlon
Term Expires 1975
24 Deering Ave.
5 Frances Rd.
8 Oxbow Rd.
128 Hartwell Ave.
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Richard M. Perry
Donald J. Shaw
George S. Silverman
20 Wilson Rd.
25 Deering Ave.
66 School St.
16 Ellison Rd.
6 Barrymeade Dr.
30 Middle St.
Town Officers and Committees
Board of Selectmen
Allan F. Kenney, Chairman
Fred C. Bailey
Alfred S. Busa
Sanborn C. Brown
Margery M. Battin
Moderator
Lincoln P. Cole, Jr.
School Committee
Jane E. Berchtold, Chairman
Patricia Swanson
Jacqueline Davison
George P. Wadsworth
Board of Appeals
Donald E. Nickerson, Chairman
George P. Wadsworth
Ruth Morey
Woodruff M. Brodhead
Logan Clarke, Jr.
Board of Appeals
(Associate Members)
Haskell W. Reed
Irving H. Mabee
Robert Cataldo
Robert M. Gary
Thomas G. Taylor
Natalie H. Riffin
Town Celebrations Committee
Authorized March 26, 1956
Raymond B. Barnes, Chairman
Leo Gaughan, Vice Chairman
Eleanor B. Litchfield
William P. Brenchick, Jr.
William 7. Fitzgerald
James F. Fenske
Ruth M. Mitchell
Hildegarde V. McGonagle
Raymond J. Flynn
Standing Plumbing and Building
By -Law Committee
Authorized November 25, 1963
Robert W. Cus`.ance, Chairman
Leo Dunn
Richard W. Souza
Carl Harry Erickson
George E. Bullock
March, 1974 to March, 1975
Elected Town Officers
1976
1975
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School Committee (Continued)
Robert I. Rotberg
Planning Board
1977 Eric T. Clarke, Chairman
Stanley A. Brown, Vice Chairman
Lois W. Brown
Thomas F. Costello
1975 Paul J. MacKenzie
Lexington Housing Authority
1976 Joseph O. Rooney, Chairman
1976 William A. Melbye, (State)
1975 Albert H. Hruby
1977 G. Richard Beamon
William Spencer Sullivan
Selectmen — Appointed Committees
Historic Districts Commission
1977 Wilbur M. Jaquith, Chairman
1979 * (Selectmen)
1976 S. Lawrence Whipple
1978 * (Arts & Crafts)
1975 Georgia H. Williams
* (Library Trustees)
Donald J. Shaw
* (Historical Society)
Thomas J. Holzbog
1975 * (Historical Society)
1975
1975 Historic Districts Commission
1975 (Associate Members)
1975
1975 any Samoylenko
* (Historical Society)
Ruth Adams
* (Arts & Crafts)
Oliver F. Hooper
* (Arts & Crafts)
Sarah P. Harkness
* (Library Trustees)
* Nominating Organization
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Town Report Committee
Louis A. Zehner, Chairman
Edith Cheever
Rev. Harold T. Handley
Richard W. Hoover
Hal Singley
Shirley Stolz
John E. Taylor
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Gammell Legacy Income Trustee
James E, Collins
Bridge Charitable Fund
George P. Morey, Chairman
Gaynor K. Rutherford
William R. McEwen
Bicentennial Director, Planning
and Operations
Robert Tarlin
Bicentennial Committee
Lincoln P. Cole, Jr., Chairman
George F. Rowe, Jr., Treasurer
Rebecca G. Nussdorfer, Secretary
Stephen Politi
Richard A. Michelson
Miriam W. Butts
Roland B. Greeley
Anthony J. Mancini
Raymond B. Barnes
Lois W. Brown
Rudolph J. Fobert
Rev. Harold T. Handley
* Alan G. Adams
* Frederick B. James
* G. Warren Butters
* Kingston L. Howard
Allan F. Kenney, ex- officio
* Resigned
TOWN OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
Selectmen Appointed (Continued)
Board of Retirement
Advisory Committee on Cable Television
William R. Page, Chairman
Sanborn C. Brown
Fred C. Bailey
Nancy Anchuetz
Richard H. Barnes
Robert E. Cain
Louis E. Conrad
James F. Corr
Howard Cravis
Philip Cunningham
Edwin Farr
David J. Kuhn
David Reiner
Ira Stepanian
John E. Ward
Graydon M. Wheaton
Allen Lee Whitman
Martha Wood
Albert P. Zabin
1975 George P. Morey, Chairman
* Walter F. Spellman
Richard M. Perry, ex- officio
1976
1975
1977
* Elected by employees
Trustees of Public Trusts
George P. Morey, Chairman
Gaynor K. Rutherford
William R. McEwen
Selectmen's Sub - Committees
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Drug Advisory Committee
Margery M. Battin, Chairman
Sumner E. Perlman
Dr. Jack H. Monderer
Dr. Charles E. Ellicott
Irving H. Mabee
Charles L. McManus, Drug Counselor
Personnel Advisory Board
John B. Butler, Chairman
Paul C. Sidman
Nicholas A. LaFauci
William F. McGonagle
.Donald W. Comstock
W. Neil Chapman, ex- officio
Lexington Commission on
Suburban Responsibility
Stanley A. Brown, Chairman
Lois W. Brown
Bernice Weiss
Jacqueline Davison
Nancy Haley
Paul Plasse
John Campbell
William S. Sullivan
G. Richard Beamon (alternate)
Sharon Geaghan
Alan Wachman
William T. Spencer
Cornelius Cronin
Edward A. Silva
Margery M. Battin
Wiltrud R. Mott -Smith
Leona Martin
Traffic Safety Committee
John J. McSweeney, Chairman
James F. Corr
Kenneth G. Briggs
Peter Chalpin, ex- officio
James J. Lima Jr., ex- officio
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TOWN OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
Selectmen's Subcommittees (Continued)
Youth Advisory Commission
Christopher Anderson, Chairman
Alfred S. Busa
Madalyn Quinlan
Jacqueline Davison
Charles F. Gallagher, Jr.
Paul E. Furdon
Stephen M. Politi
Myron L. Miller
Jeffrey Hanson
George Megrue
Jeanne Hathaway
Garry Margolius
Street and Sidewalk Design
Advisory Committee
Paul J. Nicholson, Acting Chairman
Herbert W. Eisenberg
Malcolm E. Graf
Committee on the Extension of
Historic Districts
Sanborn C. Brown, Chairman
Eric T. Clarke
Ralph H. Hall
Town Manager
Walter C. O'Connell
Town Counsel
Norman P. Cohen
Palmer & Dodge
Comptroller
Richard M. Perry
Appropriation Committee
Edward E. Furash, Chairman
Jack L. Mitchell
Donald B. White
Elizabeth M. Flynn
Arthur T. Bernier
John H. Blaisdell
Martin A. Gilman
Patricia A. Hagedorn
Howard L. Levingston
Richard M. Perry, ex- officio
1975
1977
1976
Youth Advisory Commission (Continued)
Jean Miley
Steven Moore
Robert Duprey
Richard A. Waugaman
Arlene Mager
Dr. Gerald Stechler
Suzanne Abkowitz
Mary Rockwood
Matthew Powers
Douglas Gallager
Verna Frasca
Alexander Liazos, Member -at -Large
Committee on the Extension of
Historic Districts (Continued)
Donald J. Shaw
Paul MacKenzie
Subcommittee on Refuse and Recycling
Alfred S. Busa, Chairman
Mrs. Joyce Hals
Paul Marshall
Richard Michelson
Mrs. Mary Shunney
Selectmen— Appointed Officers
Executive Clerk
Eleanor M. McCurdy
Fence Viewers
Rev. Harold T. Handley
Louis A. Zehner
Registrars of Voters
1975 Reed Kingston Taylor, Chairman
Edward J. Belliveau
George E. Williams
Moderator — Appointed
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Capital Expenditures Committee
George S. Silverman, Chairman
Allen Lee Whitman
William J. Dailey, Jr.
Robert H. Kingston
Anne R. Scigliano
Committee on Lectures under wills of
Eliza Cary Farnham & Susanna E. Cary
Authorized November 25, 1963
Howard A. Smith, Chairman
Ruth M. Mitchell
Levi G. Burnell
1975
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Regional Refuse Disposal Planning
Committee - Authorized March 20, 1967
William R. Whalon, Chairman
Peter J. Cambourelis
* Iris G. Wheaton
* Resigned
Data Processing Committee
Richard M. Perry, Chairman
Fred C. Bailey
Frederick C. Frick
Jack L. Mitchell
Board of Health
TOWN OFFICES AND COMMITTEES
Moderator Appointed (Continued)
Data Processing Committee (Continued)
A. Lee Whitman
Robert M. Gary
Noise Pollution Committee
Joseph A. Campbell, Chairman
Natalie H. Riffin
Nyles Nathan Barnert
Louis H. Spencer
David A. Lavender
Michael J. O'Sullivan
Esther S. Arlan
Town Manager— Appointed, With Selectmen's Approval
Conservation Commission (Continued)
Dr. William L. Cosgrove, Chairman
Dr. Charles E. Ellicott
James W. Lambie
Conservation Commission
Authorized November, 25, 1963
Amended June 14, 1971
Angela E. Frick, Chairman
Francis W.K. Smith, Vice Chairman
Recreation Committee
Authorized November 1, 1956
Daniel P. Busa, Chairman
Richard Wertheim
Vincent E. Hayes
Patricia Swanson
James Dhimos
Paul E. Mazerall, ex- officio
Benedict E. Bertini, Director
Board of Assessors
Willard P. Grush, Chairman
William L. Potter
F. William Smith
Director of Public Works /Engineering
Town Engineer
DPW Manager- Planning & Admin.
DPW Manager of Operations
Tree Warden
Chief of Police
Chief Fire Engineer
* Planning Director
Town Treasurer
Town Clerk
Tax Collector
Health Director
Building Commissioner
Insp. of Bldg. - Gas Insp.
* With the approval of the Planning Board
1975 Susan Solomon
1976 Manfred P. Friedman
1977 John J. McWeeney
Gary Larson
David G. Williams
* Margaret Rawls
* Howard Kessler
Paul E. Mazerall, ex- officio
1975
1977 * Resigned
Town Manager Appointed
Permanent Building Committee
Authorized March 20, 1967
1975 Otis S. Brown, Jr., Chairman
1975 Luigi DiNapoli
1977 Robert V. Whitman
1976 William Scouler
1977 Irving H. Mabee
Westview Cemetery Development Committee
Louis A. Zehner, Chairman
Mildred B. Marek
1977 William J. Manning
1975 Gail W. Smith
1976 Weiant Wathen -Dunn
David A. Hughes, ex- officio
John J. McSweeney
James Chase
Emanuele Coscia, Jr.
Warren A. Empey
Paul E. Mazerall
James F. Corr
Walter F. Spellman
Kenneth G. Briggs
Louis A. Zehner
Mary R. McDonough
Doris E. Barclay
George A. Smith
Donald K. Irwin
Thomas W. Kelley
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Plumbing Inspector
Wire Inspector
Sealer of Wgts. & Meas.
Animal Inspector
Dir. of Veterans Services
Veterans Graves Officer
Veterans' Agent
Dog Officer
Field Drivers
Forest Warden
Lockup Keeper
Constables
Liaison Off. for Elderly
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John B. Byrne, Jr.
Robert K. Jeremiah
Richard E. Lupo
Dr. Howard A. Smith
Donald Glennon
Donald Glennon
Greta Glennon
Francis J. Belcastro
James F. Corr
Carl A. Carlson
William F. Fitzgerald
James F. Corr
John J. Shine
Guy D. Busa
Greta Glennon
1974 TOWN REPORT
Part II
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part II
ELECTIONS
Page
Annual Town Election 3
State Primary Election 6
State Election 11
Board of Registrars 61
Referendum 14
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MINUTES 21
Index Annual Town Meeting Articles 33
BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
Conservation Committee 34
Cary Memorial Library 43
Historic Districts Commission 19
Recreation Committee 39
Board of Health 35
PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY
Police Department
Fire Department
Regulatory Inspection
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS /ENGINEERING
LEGAL
81
78
76
46
Board of Appeals 53
Jury List 62
Town Counsel 66
SCHOOLS
Lexington Public Schools 87
Minuteman Regional School District 85
FINANCIAL
Board of Assessors 103
Trustees of Public Trusts 94
Retirement Board 113
Town Treasurer 106
Balance Sheet 107
Appropriation Accounts 114
Town Clerk 16
Schedule of Receipts 120
Schedule of Expenses 122
Town Debt and Interest 112
Annual Town Election
Registered Voters on February 12 Ballots Cast
Precinct
Ind. Rep. Dem. Totals Precinct
Totals
1 741 384 897 2,022 1 872
2 721 436 975 2,132 2 897
3 733 316 720 1,769 3 785
4 792 638 890 2,320 4 1,001
5 855 396 817 2,068 5 870
6 689 646 799 2,134 6 1,047
7 678 528 850 2,056 7 888
8 725 498 680 1,903 8 836
9 875 483 792 2,150 9 880
Totals 6,809 4,325 7,420 18,554 Totals 8,076
43.5% of the 18,554 registered voters cast their vote.
Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Pr. 7 Pr. 8 Pr. 9 Totals
SELECTMEN
Alfred S. Busa 524 450 415 527 444 526 439 502 499 4,326
Margery M. Battin 398 515 463 599 519 665 610 468 485 4,722
Howard M. Kassler 464 476 406 529 499 606 480 360 453 4,273
Blanks 358 353 286 347 278 297 247 342 323 2,831
Totals 1,744 1,794 1,570 2,002 1,740 2,094 1,776 1,672 1,760 16,152
Alfred S. Busa and Margery M. Battin were elected to the Board of Selectmen for three year
terms ending in March 1977.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
George P. Wadsworth 494 502 442 657 499 652 528 577 586 4,937
Howard L. Levingston 364 329 267 379 350 436 374 323 339 3,161
Robert I. Rotberg 338 423 405 496 434 494 441 318 402 3,751
Blanks 548 540 456 470 457 512 433 454 433 4,303
Totals 1,744 1,794 1,570 2,002 1,740 2,094 1,776 1,672 1,760 16,152
George P. Wadsworth and Robert I. Rotberg were elected to the School Committee for three
year terms ending in March 1977.
PLANNING BOARD
Paul J. MacKenzie 392 466 348 471 425 509 438 335 379 3,763
Alfred A. Murray 134 60 58 55 47 54 54 53 59 574
George E. Rowe, Jr. 270 306 280 388 297 380 290 348 343 2,902
Blanks 76 65 99 87 101 104 106 100 99 837
Totals 872 897 785 1,001 870 1,047 888 836 880 8,076
Paul J. MacKenzie was elected as a member of the Planning Board for a term of five years
ending March 1979.
MODERATOR
Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. 659 625 586 752 668 826 672 652 686 6,126
Blanks 213 272 199 249 202 221 216 184 194 1,950
Totals 872 897 785 1,001 870 1,047 888 836 880 8,076
Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. was elected Moderator for a term of one year ending March 1975.
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Blanks
Totals
ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION
LEXINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Pr. 7 Pr. 8 Pr. 9 Totals
502 466 429 614
370 431 356 387
501 643 521 565 517 4,758
369 404 367 271 363 3,318
872 897 785 1,001 870 1,047 888 836 880 8,076
G. Richard Beamon was elected as a member of the Lexington House Authority for the term of
five years ending March 1979.
LEXINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
Wm. Spencer Sullivan 503 476 412 572 497 582 498 446 529 4,515
Blanks 369 421 373 429 373 465 390 390 351 3,561
Totals 872 897 785 1,001 870 1,047 888 836 880 8,076
William Spencer Sullivan was elected as a member of the Lexington Housing Authority for
the term of one year ending March 1975.
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT ONE
*Vito M. Bellino
*Ralph A. Cataldo
William R. Cataldo
*Bernice Manning
363 *Albert P. Zabin
389 *Herbert R. Adams
342 Robert J. Burns
405 *Sheila M. Busa
Blanks 1,989
*Elected for three years.
372 Melvyn P. Galin
347 *Alfred A. Murray
334 William J. O'Neil
371 Dino Romano
243
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309
259
* *Alfred A. Murray did not file paper to run as an incumbent by filing deadline on January 21,
1974, therefore, he had to submit nomination papers and run as a new member.
*Francis G. Fuery
*Allan Green
John R. Holt
Eric B. Kula
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT TWO
422 *Lillian T. MacArthur
390 *Roy J. Murphy
249 ** *Frank H. Totman, Jr.
359 *Judith J. Totman
*William S. Widnall 418
*Elected for three years.
*Joseph A. Campbell
Frederic D. Corazzini
Thomas F. Costello
*Erna S. Greene
*Elected for three years.
* *Elected for two years.
415 * *Rena W. Abelmann
409 Anthony C. Busa
378 *Joseph C. Steinkrauss
388 David W. Stumpp
Blanks 3,158
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT THREE
312 *Marie E. Roberts
265 *Robert I. Rotberg
266 * *John P. Carroll
350 Benjamin J. Cohen
Blanks 2,432
** *Elected for one year.
342 Nishan Haroian
367 *Daniel L. McCabe
288 *Marian C. Reilly
285 *Natalie H. Riffin
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT FOUR
*John Deutch 360
*Nancy F. Earsy 366
Edwin H. Farr 281
*Angela E. Frick 416
*Joyce Hals 364
Ruth S. Thomas 201
*Alfred P. Tropeano 369
*Judith J. Uhrig 384
Helen M. Walker 335
Frederick J. Conroy 274
Raymond T. Fitzsimmons 327
*George P. Wadsworth 468
*Elected for three years.
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* *Elected for two years.
Lawrence R. Glynn
Peter C.J. Kelley
Paul J. Nicholson
John S. Pfeil, Jr.
William A. Sommers
Blanks
382
376
399
330
243
314
402
414
144
217
351
118
284
1,748
*Donald H. Briggs, Jr.
*George F. McCormack
* *John F. Quinlan
*Martin V. Sussman
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT FIVE
365 *Stillman P. Williams
388 Wallace Cupp
330 Daniel F. Driscoll
338 *William M. Fraser
Blanks 2,636
360 Leon D. Michelove
327 *Judith K. Patkin
302 Lloyd D. Taylor
494 *David G. Williams
*Elected for three years. * *Elected for two years.
*Vlected for three years. * *Elected for two years.
Wallace Cupp, 141 Woburn Street, having received the highest number of votes as a defeated
candidate for Town Meeting Member in Precinct 5 at the March 4, 1974 election, accepted a
position as Town Meeting Member from Precinct 5 on April 5, 1974. Mr. Cupp will fill the
vacancy caused by Mrs. Berchtold's resignation and his term will expire in March 1975.
*Susan S. Beck
*J. Keith Butters
*Joan P. Crothers
*Mimi B. Dohan
*Winifred L.L. Friedman
*Barbara E. Kramer
*Mary W. Miley
*Myron L. Miller
*G. Richard Beamon
* *Roy Edward Cook
David A. Lavender
*James M. McLaughlin
*Shirley H. Stolz
*Elected for three years.
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT SIX
640 *Spencer Lavan
575 *Joyce A. Miller
527 *Donald B. White
458 J.S. Nason Whitney
*Elected for three years.
TOWN MEETING MEMEBERS - PRECINCT SEVEN
487 John F. Downey, Jr.
520 Barry R. Perlis
513 Frank B. Stille
408 Blanks
426 *Graydon M. Wheaton
450 *John R. Campbell
521 James H. Graham
454 Kingston L. Howard
471
497
304
365
*Elected for three years.
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT EIGHT
387
308
298
373
454
*Temple E. Scanlon
*Francis W.K. Smith
Stanley E. Toye
*Paul G. Yewell
Henry Price
Rosalyn Sovie
*John E. Ward
Blanks
304
435
313
368
418'
342
365
2,076
267
149
417
1,795
332 *John E. Carlson 371
374 James E. Hart, Jr. 250
250 Thaddeus W. Lewis 177
316 Albert S.Richardson,Jr. 303
Blanks 2,495
* *Elected for one year.
Albert S. Richardson, Jr., 3 Wingate Road, having received the highest number of votes as a
defeated candidate for Town Meeting Member in Precinct Eight at the March 4, 1974 election,
accepted a position as Town Meeting Member from Precinct Eight to fill the vacancy caused
by Mrs. Battin's resignation to be a member of the Board of Selectmen.
*Ronald W. Colwell
*Louis E. Conrad
Joseph J. Downey
Ralph H. Hall
*Daniel E. Power
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT NINE
461 Paul Collins, Jr.
444 *Rose Mary Ellersick
278 *Alice M. Hinkle
252 John F. Lahiff
337 *Frederick V.
McMenimen, Jr.
262 Burt E. Nichols
371 Wm. Spencer Sullivan
457 Robert J. Tiberii
162 *Roy Weinstein
Blanks
340
*Elected for three years.
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254
157
336
1,774
State Primary, September 10
Registered Voters on August 13,1974 Ballots Cast
Precinct Ind. Rep. Dem. Totals Precinct Rep. Dem. Totals
1 727 372 863 1,962 1 144 520 664
2 710 410 928 2,048 2 173 612 785
3 715 302 693 1,710 3 144 447 591
4 783 614 839 2,236 4 260 482 742
5 829 368 790 1,987 5 157 556 713
6 657 618 745 2,020 6 294 485 779
7 707 513 816 2,036 7 273 596 869
8 712 470 671 1,853 8 228 448 676
9 860 461 753 2,074 9 213 489 702
Totals 6,700 4,128 7,098 17,926 Totals 1,886 4,635 6,521
36% of the 17,926 registered voters cast their vote. Included in the total are returns for
126 absentee ballots: 25 for the Republican slate and 10 for the Democratic slate.
Republican Party
Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Pr. 7 Pr. 8 Pr. 9 Totals
GOVERNOR
Francis W. Sargent 105 117 82 167 117 203 179 143 140 1,253
Carroll P. Sheehan 36 51 61 89 37 85 92 79 71 601
Blanks 3 __5 1 4 3 6 2 6 2 32
Totals 144 173 144 260 157 294 273 228 213 1,886
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Donald R. Dwight 118 133 118 196 126 242 222 162 171 1,488
Blanks 26 40 26 64 31 52 51 66 42 398
Totals 144 173 144 260 157 294 273 228 213 1,886
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Charles C. Cabot, Jr. 45 43 43 70 50 100 87 64 59 561
William Cowin 34 51 49 79 36 78 90 74 64 555
Josiah A. Spaulding 52 62 38 88 52 97 79 68 77 613
Blanks 13 17 14 23 19 19 17 22 13 157
Totals 144 173 144 260 157 294 273 228 213 1,886
SECRETARY
John M. Quinlan 110 127 107 192 113 225 208 169 157 1,408
Blanks 34 46 37 68 44 69 65 59 56 478
Totals 144 173 144 260 157 294 273 228 213 1,886
TREASURER
Erna Ballentine 1 0 3 3 2 3 1 0 0 13
Blanks 143 173 141 257 155 291 272 228 213 1,873
Totals 144 173 144 260 157 294 273 228 213 1,886
AUDITOR
Blanks 144 173 144 260 157 294 273 228 213 1,886
Totals 144 173 144 260 157 294 273 228 213 1,886
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State Primary - September 10, 1974
Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Pr. 7 Pr. 8 Pr. 9 Totals
CONGRESSMAN (Fifth District)
Paul W. Cronin 120 142 120 220 134 246 223 189 178 1,572
Paul E. Tsongas 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Blanks 23 31 24 40 23 48 50 39 35 313
Totals 144 173 144 260 157 294 273 228 213 1,886
COUNCILLOR - Sixth District (Precincts 1, 2, 3 & 5)
Denis Barber 1 0 0 1 2
Blanks 143 173 144 156 616
Totals 144 173 144 157 618
COUNCILLOR - THIRD DISTRICT (Precincts 4, 6, 7, 8 & 9)
Denis Barber 0 3 0 0 0 3
Blanks 260 291 273 228 213 1,265
Totals 260 294 273 228 213 1,268
SENATOR - FOURTH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT (Precincts 1, 2, 3 & 5)
Arthur Spector 0 0 0 1 1
Blanks 144 173 144 156 617
Totals 144 173 144 157 618
SENATOR - FIFTH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT (Precincts) 4, 6, 7, 8 & 9)
Ronald C. MacKenzie
Blanks
Totals
204 235 228 181 175 1,023
56 59 45 47 38 245
260 294 273 228 213 1,268
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT
35th MIDDLESEX DISTRICT (Precincts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6)
Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. 127 149 126 222 140 254
Blanks 17 24 18 38 17 40
Totals
1,018
154
144 173 144 260 157 294 1,172
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT - 37th MIDDLESEX DISTRICT (Precincts 7 & 8)
Marietta P. Ellis 138 107 245
Robert W. Rimbach 110 98 208
Blanks 25 23 48
Totals 273 228 501
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT - 38th MIDDLESEX DISTRICT (Precinct 9)
Edward M. Dickson
Blanks
Totals
Blanks
Totals
150 150
63 63
213 213
DISTRICT ATTORNEY - NORTHERN DISTRICT
144 173 144 260 157 294 273 228 213 1,886
144 173 144 260 157 294 273 228 213 1,886
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Richard D. Bush
Blanks
Totals
State Primary - September 10, 1974
Pr.l Pr.2 Pr.3 Pr.4 Pr.5 Pr.6 Pr.7 Pr.8 Pr.9 Totals
COUNTY COMMISSIONER - MIDDLESEX
2 1 3
144 173 144 260 155 293 273 228 213 1,883
144 173 144 260 157 294 273 228 213 1,886
SHERIFF - MIDDLESEX COUNTY
John J. Buckley 125 137 117 210 126 239 219 168 164 1,505
Blanks 19 36 27 50 31 55 54 60 49 381
Totals 144 173 144 260 157 294 273 228 213 1,886
Democratic Party
GOVERNOR
Michael S. Dukakis 369 498 373 404 447 439 510 367 396 3,803
Robert H. Quinn 131 100 71 67 98 44 78 76 88 753
Blanks 20 14 3 11 11 2 8 5 5 79
Totals 520 612 447 482 556 485 596 448 489 4,635
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Eva B. Hester 79 87 77 82 81 85 98 75 94 758
Christopher A. Iannella 98 95 83 87 101 76 123 77 100 840
John Pierce Lynch 27 20 18 9 21 14 19 11 8 147
Thomas P. O'Neill, III 180 233 169 176 212 183 211 182 178 1,724
Thomas Martin Sullivan 46 35 22 32 36 29 30 29 37 296
Blanks 90 142 78 96 105 98 115 74 72 870
Totals 520 612 447 482 556 485 596 448 489 4,635
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Francis X. Bellotti 80 92 68 54 90 50 54 85 90 663
Barry T. Hannon 13 7 1 7 10 8 8 1 8 63
Edward F. Harrington 87 110 67 103 103 87 129 80 77 843
Edward M. O'Brien 7 15 12 8 7 6 16 13 17 101
S. Lester Ralph 174 254 175 202 ?06 250 257 165 177 1,860
George L. Sacco 124 91 102 72 113 67 87 85 100 841
Blanks 35 43 22 36 27 17 45 19 20 264
Totals 520 612 447 482 556 485 596 448 489 4,635
SECRETARY
John F.X. Davoren 110 101 66 68 114 71 83 80 82 775
Paul H. Guzzi 337 421 336 346 373 343 426 323 345 3,250
Blanks 73 90 45 68 69 71 87 45 62 610
Totals 520 612 447 482 556 485 596 448 489 4,635
TREASURER
Robert Q. Crane 211 209 150 173 213 181 198 161 179 1,675
Charles Mark Furcolo 219 239 197 191 228 185 250 212 232 1,953
Blanks 90 164 100 118 115 119 148 75 78 1,007
Totals 520 612 447 482 556 485 596 448 489 4,635
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State Primary - September 10, 1974
Pr.1 Pr.2 Pr.3 Pr.4 Pr.5 Pr.6 Pr.7 Pr.8 Pr.9 Totals
AUDITOR
Thaddeus Buczko 312 314 230 255 327 228 291 269 291 2,517
Blanks 208 298 217 227 229 257 305 179 198 2,118
Totals 520 612 447 482 556 485 596 448 489 4,635
CONGRESSMAN - FIFTH DISTRICT
William C. Madden 221 212 134 139 197 118 164 148 193 1,526
Paul E. Tsongas 243 350 274 291 300 331 376 259 249 2,673
Blanks 56 50 39 52 59 36 56 41 47 436
Totals 520 612 447 482 556 485 596 448 489 4,635
COUNCILLOR - SIXTH DISTRICT (Precincts 1, 2, 3 & 5)
Charles L. Buckley 58 46 48 75 227
G. Joseph Leahy 38 73 15 14 140
Vincent A. LoPresti 55 39 41 61 196
James F. McCarthy 33 41 22 36 132
Thomas M. Nee 77 96 74 85 332
Thomas Robbat 23 16 19 17 75
Richard C. Vendola 15 15 16 25 71
Blanks 221 286 212 243 962
Totals 520 612 447 556 2,135
COUNCILLOR - THIRD DISTRICT (Precincts 4, 6, 7, 8 & 9)
Herbert L. Connolly
Blanks
Totals
230 197 240 224 233 1,124
252 288 356 224 256 1,376
482 485 596 448 489 2,500
SENATOR - FOURTH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT (Precincts 1, 2, 3 & 5)
John W. Bullock 272 273 152 237 934
Gene L. English 127 143 136 148 554
Blanks 121 196 159 171 647
Totals 520 612 447 556 2,135
SENATOR - FIFTH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT (Precincts 4, 6, 7, 8 & 9)
Robert Frenier
Blanks
Totals
0 0 0 1 0 1
482 485 596 447 489 2,499
482 485 596 448 489 2,500
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT
35th MIDDLESEX DISTRICT (Precincts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6)
Blanks 520 612 447 482 556 485 3,102
Totals 520 612 447 482 556 485 3,102
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT - 37th MIDDLESEX DISTRICT (Precincts 7 & 8)
Carol C. Amick 362 268 630
Robert C. Frenier 213 157 370
Blanks 21 23 44
Totals 596 448 1,044
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Blanks
Totals
State Primary - September 10, 1974
Pr.1 Pr.2 Pr.3 Pr.4 Pr.5 Pr.6 Pr.7 Pr.8 Pr.9 Totals
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT - 38th MIDDLESEX DISTRICT (Precinct 9)
489 489
489 489
John H. Droney
Blanks
Totals
John L. Danehy
William J. Clements
Charles I. Clough, Jr.
Pasquale R. Coppola
Edward A. Doherty
Thomas E. McManus
Blanks
Totals
Walter J. Sullivan
John J. Buckley
Blanks
Totals
DISTRICT ATTORNEY - NORTHERN DISTRICT
290 285 204 222 296 194 259 232 238 2,220
230 327 243 260 260 291 337 216 251 2,415
520 612 447 482 556 485 596 448 489 4,635
COUNTY COMMISSIONER - MIDDLESEX COUNTY
120
39
130
39
22
24
146
118 67
37 24
197 160
22 40
21 17
22 16
195 123
75 116 56 69 71 81
23 34 29 48 40 42
179 190 220 223 143 156
32 40 12 31 33 41
14 25 8 23 22 22
17 12 19 20 15 30
142 139 141 182 124 117
773
316
1,598
290
174
175
1,309
520 612 447 482 556 485 596 448 489 4,635
SHERIFF - MIDDLESEX COUNTY
316 311 226 249 320
0 0 0 0 0
204 301 221 233 236
520 612 447
217 285 251 267 2,442
0 0 1 0 1
268 311 196 222 2,192
482 556 485 596 448 489 4,635
STATE ELECTION, NOVEMBER 5, 1974
Registered Voters on October 8, 1974
Precinct Ind. Rep. Dem. Totals
1 678 397 966 2,041
2 666 426 1,026 2,118
3 685 319 755 1,759
4 786 623 895 2,304
5 767 387 885 2,039
6 630 640 792 2,062
7 691 522 876 2,089
8 663 494 729 1,886
9 845 482 805 2,132
Totals 6,411 4,290 7,729 18,430
Precinct
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Total
Ballots Cast
Totals
1,402
1,484
1,208
1,550
1,356
1,497
1,504
1,344
1,503
12,848
69.7% of the eligible 18,430 registered voters cast their vote. Of 419 requests for ab-
sentee ballots, 314 were returned. These included four from servicemen, seven returned
too late and six returned but unused. Sixteen ballots were rejected.
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State Elections, November 5
Pr.1 Pr.2 Pr.3 Pr.4 Pr.5 Pr.6 Pr.7 Pr.8 Pr.9 Totals
GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Sargent & Dwight 743 835 617 981 740 975 918 767 845 7,421
Dukakis & O'Neill 606 584 525 504 564 465 538 522 601 4,909
Gurewitz & Bivins 10 15 10 13 4 10 10 11 10 93
Kahian & Greco 21 26 33 26 29 21 19 20 28 223
Blanks 22 24 23 26 19 26 19 24 19 202
Totals 1,402 1,484 1,208 1,550 1,356 1,497 1,504 1,344 1,503 12,848
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Francis X. Belotti 428 379 319 275 351 216 255 332 359 2,914
Josiah A. Spaulding 918 1,047 846 1,218 958 1,233 1,196 962 1,100 9,478
Jeanne Lafferty 20 20 24 20 9 26 24 20 19 182
Blanks 36 38 19 37 38 22 29 30 25 274
Totals 1,402 1,484 1,208 1,550 1,356 1,497 1,504 1,344 1,503 12,848
SECRETARY OF STATE
Paul H. Guzzi 881 943 812 846 884 757 833 760 885 7,601
John M. Quinlan 458 445 348 607 409 652 585 513 550 4,567
Blanks 63 96 48 97 63 88 86 71 68 680
Totals 1,402 1,484 1,208 1,550 1,356 1,497 1,504 1,344 1,503 12,848
STATE TREASURER
Robert Q. Crane 894 893 725 882 845 804 822 803 914 7,582
Blanks 508 591 483 668 511 693 682 541 589 5,266
Totals
Thaddeus Buczko
Blanks
1,402 1,484 1,208 1,550 1,356 1,497 1,504 1,344 1,503 12,848
STATE AUDITOR
881 869 686 868 805 793 815 781 920 7,418
521 615 522 682 551 704 689 563 583 5,430
Totals 1,402 1,484 1,208 1,550 1,356 1,497 1,504 1,344 1,503 12,848
CONGRESSMAN - FIFTH DISTRICT
Paul W. Cronin 479 412 359 626 444 634 554 540 575 4,623
Paul E. Tsongas 879 1,015 811 872 872 824 913 769 890 7,845
Blanks 44 57 38 52 40 39 37 35 38 380
Totals 1,402 1,484 1,208 1,550 1,356 1,497 1,504 1,344 1,503 12,848
COUNCILLOR - SIXTH DISTRICT (Precincts 1, 2, 3 & 5)
Vincent A. LoPresti 735 641 535 649 2,560
Blanks 667 843 673 707 2,890
Totals 1,402 1,484 1,208 1,356 5,450
COUNCILLOR - THIRD DISTRICT (Precincts 4, 6, 7, 8 & 9)
Herbert L. Connolly
Blanks
726 654 646 673 797 3,496
824 843 858 671 706 3,902
Totals 1,550 1,497 1,504 1,344 1,503 7,398
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State Election, November 5, 1974
Pr.1 Pr.2 Pr.3 Pr.4 Pr.5 Pr.6 Pr.7 Pr.8 Pr.9 Totals
SENATOR - FOURTH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT (Precincts 1, 2, 3 & 5)
John W. Bullock
Helen T. Metros
Arthur B. Spector
Blanks
Totals
678 635 475
135 167 162
335 347 246
254 335 325
552
182
324
298
1,402 1,484 1,208 1,356
SENATOR - FIFTH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT (Precincts 4, 6, 7, 8 & 9)
Ronald C. MacKenzie
Parker Weaver
Blanks
Totals
1,195
80
275
1,550
1,179 1,156 1,000 1,147
64 68 80 103
254 280 264 253
2,340
646
1,252
1,212
5,450
5,677
395
1,326
1,497 1,504 1,344 1,503 7,398
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT
35th MIDDLESEX DISTRICT (Precincts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6)
Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. 1,008 997 844 1,140 968 1,133
Allan F. Kenney 0 0 0 0 0 1
Blanks 394 487 364 410 388 363
Totals
1,402 1,484 1,208 1,550 1,356 1,497
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT - 37th MIDDLESEX DISTRICT (Precincts 7 & 8)
Carol C. Amick
Marietta P. Ellis
Robert W. Rimbach
Blanks
810 727
530 423
65 42
99 152
Totals 1,504 1,344
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT - 38th MIDDLESEX DISTRICT (Precinct 9)
Edward M. Dickson
Blanks
Totals
John J. Droney
Robert W. Rimbach
Blanks
Totals
John L. Danehy
Blanks
Totals
John J. Buckley
Walter J. Sullivan
Blanks
Totals
877
626
6,090
1
2,406
8,497
1,537
953
107
251
2,848
877
626
1,503 1,503
DISTRICT ATTORNEY - NORTHERN DISTRICT
839 808 646 766 759 727 721 718 835
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
563 676 562 784 597 770 783 625 668
1,402 1,484 1,208 1,550 1,356 1,497 1,504 1,344 1,503
COUNTY COMMISSIONER - MIDDLESEX COUNTY
745 708 542 709 654 635 616 639 752
657 776 666 841 702 862 888 705 751
1,402 1,484 1,208 1,550 1,356 1,497 1,504 1,344 1,503
SHERIFF - MIDDLESEX COUNTY
831 955 826 1,120 889 1,123 1,110 883 1,018
489 422 309 337 375 283 293 374 402
82 107 73 93 92 91 101 87 83
6,819
1
6,028
12,848
6,000
6,848
12,848
8,755
3,284
809
1,402 1,484 1,208 1,550 1,356 1,497 1,504 1,344 1,503 12,848
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State Election, November 5, 1974
Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Pr. 7 Pr. 8 Pr. 9 Totals
QUESTION NO. 1 (Legislator Recess - 30 Days)
Yes 801 919 760 986 805 970 937 778 942 7,898
No 282 268 231 273 262 282 285 264 287 2,434
Blanks 319 297 217 291 289 245 282 302 274 2,516
Totals 1,402 1,484 1,208 1,550 1,356 1,497 1,504 1,344 1,503 12.848
QUESTION NO. 2 (Reduce House of Representatives)
Yes 917 1,041 861 1,145 932 1,125 1,072 897 1,080 9,070
No 172 159 124 145 147 138 154 155 150 1,344
Blanks 313 284 223 260 277 234 278 292 273 2,434
Totals 1,402 1,484 1,208 1,550 1,356 1,497 1,504 1,344 1,503 12,848
QUESTION NO. 3 (Tax Money for Private Education)
Yes 615 750 582 777 614 775 711 575 690 6,089
No 468 460 396 507 466 490 520 481 543 4,331
Blanks 319 274 230 266 276 232 273 288 270 2,428
Totals 1,402 1,484 1,208 1,550 1,356 1,497 1,504 1,344 1,503 12,848
QUESTION NO. 4 (Tax Money for Mass Transportation)
Yes 768 920 706 983 802 980 922 736 886 7,703
No 323 286 273 304 281 285 308 319 359 2,738
Blanks 311 278 229 263 273 232 274 289 258 2,407
Totals 1,402 1,484 1,208 1,550 1,356 1,497 1,504 1,344 1,503 12,848
QUESTION NO. 5 - COMMISSION (Political Campaign Funds)
Yes 709 772 639 840 696 779 778 677 786 6,676
No 338 365 273 391 342 421 397 312 385 3,224
Blanks 355 347 296 319 318 297 329 355 332 2,948
Totals 1,402 1,484 1,208 1,550 1,356 1,497 1,504 1,344 1,503 12,848
QUESTION NO. 6 (State Department to Run Medicaid)
Yes 810 907 717 895 787 893 890 773 899 7,571
No 238 249 227 309 255 289 283 233 279 2,362
Blanks 354 328 264 346 314 315 331 338 325 2,915
Totals 1,402 1,484 1,208 1,550 1,356 1,497 1,504 1,344 1,503 12,848
QUESTION NO. 7 (Alcoholic Beverages - Restaurants 99 Persons Plus)
Yes 814 861 746 924 789 911 923 738 884 7,590
No 348 414 302 401 371 415 390 387 405 3,433
Blanks 240 209 160 225 196 171 191 219 214 1,825
Totals 1,402 1,484 1,208 1,550 1,356 1,497 1,504 1,344 1,503 12,848
QUESTION NO. 8 (Amnesty - Vietnam War)
Yes 607 708 592 729 597 654 688 539 591 5,705
No 531 541 437 580 536 638 587 554 680 5,084
Blanks 264 235 179 241 223 205 229 251 232 2,059
Totals 1,402 1,484 1,208 1,550 1,356 1,497 1,504 1,344 1,503 12,848
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REFERENDUM
Registered Voters on May 14, 1974 Ballots Cast
Precinct Ind. Rep. Dem. Totals Precinct Totals
1 752 385 899 2,036 1 716
2 730 435 976 2,141 2 715
3 744 312 722 1,778 3 595
4 809 637 893 2,339 4 898
5 872 393 818 2,083 5 771
6 694 644 807 2,145 6 904
7 688 526 855 2,069 7 913
8 731 494 676 1,901 8 808
9 887 479 786 2,152 9 959
Totals 6,907 4,305 7,432 18,644 Totals 7,279
39% of the 18644 registered voters cast their vote.
QUESTION NO. ONE - (Article 100 - Solid Waste Collection)
Shall the town vote to approve the action of the representative town meeting whereby
it was voted:
That the Board of Selectmen institute and establish a system of townwide solid waste
collection subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. For public buildings and schools, there shall be daily collection of solid waste,
if necessary.
2. For single and two family private residences there shall be:
(a) Collection of trash once every other week.
(b) Collection of recyclable paper once during alternate weeks.
(c) Collection of recyclable glass once a month.
(d) Periodic collection of bulky waste.
The Board of Selectmen shall be and hereby are empowered to make reasonable modifica-
tions in these terms and conditions in order to achieve initial implementation of this
solid waste collection system.
The Board of Selectmen shall make reasonable rules and regulations to carry out the
foregoing solid waste collection system. Such rules and regulations shall be drawn to
further the purpose of encouraging recycling of reclaimable solid waste and insuring an
efficient economically and ecologically sound system of solid waste disposal, and that the
sum of $250,000 be appropriated to carry out the foregoing, such sum to be raised in the
tax levy.
Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Pr. 7 Pr. 8 Pr. 9 Totals
Yes 241 267 197 263 236 284 298 205 229 2,220
No 458 442 392 602 514 614 615 594 711 4,942
Blanks 17 6 6 33 21 6 0 9 19 117
Totals 716 715 595 898 771 904 913 808 959 7,279
In accordance with Chapter 381 of the Acts of 1954, more than the necessary 20% having
voted to reverse the action of the May 6, 1974 adjourned town meeting, the action stands
reversed and Article 100 is not adopted.
QUESTION NO. TWO - ZONING BY -LAW AMENDMENT (Flintlock - Wood Street) - Article 104
Shall the town vote to approve the action of the representative town meeting whereby
it was voted:
That the Zoning By -Law, the Zoning District Maps and the Zoning Map of the town be
amended by designating as an RD- Multi- Dwelling District a certain area of land, now
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Referendum - June 3, 1974
included in the RO -One Family dwelling district, comprising about 16.4 acres of land at
the intersection of Wood Street and Hartwell Avenue proposed for development as "Flint-
lock of Lexington."
Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Pr. 7 Pr. 8 Pr. 9 Totals
Yes 305 366 214 377 298 334 367 286 451 2,998
No 386 326 367 489 439 551 533 503 481 4,075
Blanks 25 23 14 32 34 19 13 19 27 206
Totals 716 715 595 898 771 904 913 808 959 7,279
In accordance with Chapter 381 of the Acts of 1954, more than the necessary 20% hav-
ing voted to reverse the action of the May 2, 1974 adjourned town meeting, the action
stands reversed and Article 104 is not adopted.
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Town Clerk
Following is the report of the Town Clerk for the year 1974, including all licenses
issued and fees collected, fees collected being turned over to the town:
DOG LICENSES
Male Dog Licenses Issued 1,376 @ $ 3.00 $ 4,128.00
Female Dog Licenses Issued 363 @ 6.00 2,178.00
Spayed Female Dog Licenses Issued 1,207 @ 3.00 3,621.00
Kennel Licenses Issued 6 @ 10.00 60.00
Kennel Licenses Issued 3 @ 25.00 75.00
Kennel Licenses Issued 1 @ 50.00 50.00 _
Transfer Licenses Issued 2 @ .25 .50
Total $10,112.50
Total Number of Dog Licenses Issued 2,958
Total Fees turned over to Town $ 1,035.10
SPORTING LICENSES
Resident
Citizen Fishing Issued 470 @ 8.25 $ 3,877.50
Citizen Hunting Issued 148 @ 8.25 1,221.00
Citizen Sporting Issued 111 @ 13.50 1,498.50
Citizen Minor Fishing Issued 56 @ 6.25 350.00
Alien Fishing Issued 5 @ 11.25 56.25
Citizen Minor Trapping Issued 4 @ 6.25 25.00
Citizen Trapping Issued 5 @ 11.50 57.50
Duplicate Licenses Issued 8 @ 1.00 8.00
Citizen Sporting Over 70 51 @ Free - -- --
Archery Deer Stamps 5 @ 5.10 25.50
Waterfowl Stamps 77 @ 1.25 96.25
Non - Resident
Citizen Fishing Issued 3 @ 14.25 42.75
Citizen 7 -day Fishing Issued 2 @ 8.25 16.50
Citizen Hunting (Big Game) 1 @ 35.25 35.25
Total
Number of Licenses Issued
Total Fees turned over to Town
864
OTHER LICENSES, FINANCING STATEMENTS, TERMINATIONS, ETC.
Marriage Licenses Issued
Financing Statements Recorded
Terminations Recorded
Certified Certificates
Pole Locations
Gasoline Permits
Miscellaneous
Street Listings
SUMMARY
$ 7,310.00
$ 221.00
253 @ 4.00 $ 1,012.00
1,080.00
120.00
1,478.00
82.75
17.50
273.35
1,309.66
Dog Licenses Issued $10,112.50
Sporting Licenses Issued 7,310.00
Marriage Licenses Issued 1,012.00
Financing Statements Recorded 1,080.00
Terminations Recorded 120.00
Certified Certificates 1,478.00
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Pole Locations 82.75
Gasoline Permits 17.50
Street Listings 1,309.66
Miscellaneous 273.35
Total Receipts for 1974 $22,795.76
BIRTHS BY MONTHS
1 9 7 4
(Stillbirths Excluded)
(Following are the births received up to January 10, 1975 - all births
for 1974 not received)
In Lexington Out of Lexington Totals
Months Totals Males Females Males Females Males Females
January 15 0 0 8 7 8 7
February 17 0 0 10 7 10 7
March 14 0 0 7 7 7 7
April 20 0 0 12 8 12 8
May 17 0 1 7 9 7 10
June 14 0 0 8 6 8 6
July 17 0 0 12 5 12 5
August 22 0 0 14 8 14 8
September 18 0 0 9 9 9 9
October 16 0 0 11 5 11 5
November 8 0 0 2 6 2 6
December 7 0 0 3 4 3 4
Totals 185 0 1 103 81 103 82
MARRIAGES BY MONTHS - -- 1974
Grooms Brides Grooms Brides Grooms Brides
Months Totals First First Second Second Third Third
January 12 9 9 3 3 0 0
February 9 6 5 3 4 0 0
March 18 14 14 3 4 1 0
April 18 18 17 0 1 0 0
May 19 17 18 2 1 0 0
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TOWN CLERK
Marriages by Months - 1974
Grooms Brides Grooms Brides Grooms Brides
Months Totals First First Second Second Third Third
June 63 52 55 9 7 2 1
July 19 15 14 4 5 0 0
August 36 27 30 9 6 0 0
September 44 38 40 5 4 1 0
October 23 22 23 1 0 0 0
November 20 14 16 4 4 2 0
December 20 13 12 7 7 0 1
Totals 301 245 253 50 46 6 2
Number of Marriages Recorded 301
Residents 297
Non - Residents 305
Solemnized in Lexington 170
Solemnized in Other Places 131
Age of the Oldest Groom 73
Age of the Oldest Bride 67
Age of the Youngest Groom 19
Age of the Youngest Bride.... 16
1974 DEATHS RECEIVED UP TO JANUARY 13, 1975 (ALL DEATHS FOR 1974 NOT RECEIVED)
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. Ma June July Au. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Total
Male 12 11 16 12 12 9 20 9 7 10 9 11 138
Female 16 12 12 21 11 12 8 15 14 11 16 17 165
Residents Died in Lexington
Male 3 3 1 2 2 1 4 1 2 1 2 2 24
Female 6 2 4 7 1 2 1 6 4 2 4 6 45
Non - Residents Died in Lexington
Male 0 3 3 5 3 0 4 3 1 3 3 6 34
Female 6 6 5 9 4 5 5 1 7 5 9 10 72
Residents Died Out of Lexington
Male 9 5 12 5 7 8 12 5 4 6 4 3 80
Female 4 4 3 5 6 5 2 8 3 4 3 1 48
Children Under One Year
Male 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Female 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Between One & Ten
Male 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Female 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Between Ten & Thirty
Male 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 5
Female 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2
Between Thirty & Sixty
Male 3 1 3 1 1 0 1 3 0 2 0 1 16
Female 4 1 3 1 2 2 1 2 3 1 1 0 21
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TOWN CLERK
1974 Deaths Received up to January 13, 1975 Cont.
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. Mna June July Amu Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Total
Between Sixty and Ninety
Male 8 9 12 10 10 9 15 6 6 7 8 9 109
Female 10 10 9 17 6 8 6 10 9 8 13 14 120
Over Ninety
Male 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 7
Female 2 1 0 3 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 3 21
Historic Districts Commission
The Historic Districts Commission held 32 meetings during 1974 at which 43 hearings
were conducted in connection with 46 applications for certificates of Appropriateness or
permits for demolition or removal. The volume of the commission's work in number of ap-
plications received was slightly less than 1973, 50 vs 57. However, the type of applica-
tions handled in 1974 were more complicated and time consuming, particularly those
involving the multiple dwelling units and the Hancock - Clarke House. As usual, commercial
signs constituted the largest single category of requests before the commission, there
being 23 such requests, representing 40% of the total requests. There were only two ap-
plications for new buildings, reflecting again low building activity in the historic dis-
tricts. There follows a statistical analysis of the commission's activities for 1974.
A. Applications before Commission in 1974:
Applications pending January 1, 1974 8
Applications received in 1974 50
Total applications before the Commission 58
Applications disposed of:
Certificates of Appropriateness: 51
Issued 1
Disapproved 53
Withdrawn 1
Permits for Demolition or Removal:
Issued 2 2 2
Disapproved — 0
Total Applications disposed of _ 55
3
Applications pending December 31, 1974
B. Applications by District:
Hancock- Clarke District 36
Battle Green District 10
Munroe Tavern District 4
Last Village District 4
C. Summary of Applications disposed of in 1974:
Certificates of Appropriateness issued for:
Residential premises: 1
Multiple dwelling units 1
Additions to dwellings 1
Alterations to dwellings 4
Color changes 4 14
Fencing —
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HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION
C. Continued
Public Premises:
Sign 1
Charitable Premises:
Multiple dwelling units 1
Moving & addition to historic house 2
Flagpole 1
Signs and Plaques 2
Color changes 2 8
Commercial Premises:
Addition to buildings 1
Alterations to buildings 2
Signs and Plaques 23
Color changes 1
Fencing 1 28 51
Certificates of Appropriateness disapproved:
Steel farm storage building
Permits for Demolition or Removal issued:
Historical building (Removal) 1
Barn and shed 1 2
Applications Withdrawn:
Driveway and parking lot
20
1
1 3
Total 55
Thomas J. Holzbog
Wilbur M. Jaquith, Chairman
Donald J. Shaw
S. Lawrence Whipple
Georgia H. Williams, Secretary
Annual Town Meeting — April 1,1974
Note: The following reports of town meetings are condensed from the official
reports and indicate actions which bind the town. For details of debate and
subsidiary motions, the reader is referred to the official minutes in the
office of the town clerk.
The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Lincoln P. Cole, Jr., at 8:04 p.m. in
Cary Memorial Hall. There were 191 town meeting members present. The invocation was
offered by Rev. Harold T. Handley, Rector Emeritus of the Church of Our Redeemer.
The moderator read a resolution of sympathy and sorrow at the tragic accident to
M. Chandler Crocker II, of 138 Reed Street, town meeting member from Precinct VIII, who
with his family was killed in an airplane accident on July 1, 1973. VOTED unanimously.
Article 1. This is the annual town election and is reported elsewhere under "Elections."
Article 2. REPORTS. Edward E. Furash, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee, moved
that the report of the Appropriation Committee be accepted and placed on file.
George S. Silverman, Chairman of the Capital Expenditures Committee, moved
that the report of the Capital Expenditures Committee be accepted and placed
on file.
Richard M. Perry moved that the report of the Data Processing Study Committee
be accepted and place on file and the committee discharged.
All of the foregoing motions were individually voted unanimously
Article 3. CARY LECTURES. 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 current year. VOTED unanimously.
Article 4. ANNUAL TOWN BUDGETS. Reported under appropriation accounts.
The meeting adjourned at 11:40 p.m.
Adjourned Town Meeting — April 3,1974
The meeting was called to order by Moderator Lincoln P. Cole, Jr., at 7:53 p.m. in the
Cary Memorial Hall. There were 185 town meeting members present. The invocation was
offered by Monsignor John P. Keilty, Pastor of St. Brigid's Church.
Jane E. Berchtold, Chairman of the School Committee, read the following:
"I want the Town Meeting to think tonight about Vernon C. Page and how his fine char-
acter and engaging personality has touched each of us whether we knew him for fifty years,
or five years or even briefly.
His deep devotion to his family and friends, his business associates, and to the com-
munity in so many capacities remains unparalleled.
His selflessness was evident in his reply to the often asked question 'Why are you
running for School Committee ?' He would say 'The town has given so much to me and my
family, I want to repay it if I can.'
He did that and much more."
The moderator then asked that the meeting observe a moment of silence in memory of Mr. Page.
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Article 2. Stephen Michael Politi moved that the Report of the Cary Lecture Committee be
accepted and placed on file. VOTED unanimously.
Article 5. BORROWING: That the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the selectmen, be
authorized to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 1974, in accordance with provisions of General Laws.
VOTED unanimously.
Article 6. TRANSFER TO E AND D ACCOUNT. To transfer unexpended appropriations balances
to the E and D account. Indefinitely POSTPONED.
Article 7. UNPAID BILLS: Indefinitely POSTPONED.
Article 8. RESERVE FUND: To appropriate $150,000 for the Reserve Fund.
VOTED unanimously.
Article 9. AUDIT: That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to petition the director of
accounts of the state for an audit for the current fiscal year. VOTED unanimously.
Article 10. STATE AID TO LIBRARIES: That the sum of $11,957.25 received in 1974 as state
aid to public libraries be appropriated for use by the trustees of Cary Memorial Library
in improving and extending library services in Lexington. VOTED unanimously.
Article 11. BOARD OF APPEALS: To authorize the selectmen to appoint one of their members
to the board of appeals in accordance with Section 4A of Chapter 41 of the General Laws.
VOTED.
Article 12. SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATIONS - TABLED by voice vote.
Article 13. STREET LIGHTS: To authorize the selectmen to install street lights in such
unaccepted streets as they may determine prior to the final adjournment of the 1975 annual
town meeting. CARRIED by voice vote.
Article 14. LAND APPRAISALS: To authorize the selectmen to obtain appraisals on land and
on rights therein that they desire to recommend be acquired by the town as locations for
future streets or for playground or recreational or open space or off - street parking or
school purposes or any combination of said purposes, and to authorize them to acquire the
land or rights therein that are recommended for such purposes, and to appropriate therefor
the sum of $1,000.00. VOTED unanimously.
Article 15. WESTVIEW CEMETERY: To appropriate $4,000.00 for the development of Westview
Cemetery and that to raise such amount $4,000.00 be transferred from Westview Cemetery
Sale of Lots Fund. VOTED unanimously.
Article 16. CURBING: To authorize the selectmen to install curbing at such locations as
they may determine, and to appropriate therefor the sum of $5,000.00. VOTED
Article 17. DRAINS: To authorize the selectmen to install drains in such accepted or un-
accepted streets or other land as they may determine, including the widening, deepening or
altering the course of brooks, streams and water courses and the construction of new chan-
nels in said other land, and to acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land neces-
sary therefor; and to appropriate the sum of $35,000.00 for such installation and land
acquisition. VOTED unanimously.
Article 18. WATER MAINS: To authorize the selectmen to install new or replacement
water mains in such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as they may determine,
subject to the assessment of betterments or otherwise, and to acquire any fee, easement
or other interest in land necessary therefor; and to appropriate the sum of $25,000.00 for
such installation and land acquisition. VOTED unanimously.
Article 19. SIDEWALKS: Recommitted to the Board of Selectmen and acted on at the ad-
journed meeting of
April 10, 1974.
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Article 20. SEWERS: To authorize the selectmen to install sewer mains and sewerage sys-
tems in such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as they may determine, subject
to the assessment of betterments or otherwise, and to acquire any fee, easement or other
interest in land necessary therefor; and to appropriate for such installation and land
acquisition the sum of $350,000.00 therefor and that to raise such amount $15,000.00 be
transferred from the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated under Article 43 of the
warrant for the 1973 Annual Town Meeting, $5,550.00 be transferred from the unexpended
balance of the amount appropriated under Article 43 of the warrant for the 1971 Annual
Town Meeting, $11,841.23 be transferred from the unexpended balance of the amount appro-
priated under Article 8 of the Special Town Meeting of June 12, 1967, $21,706.77 be trans-
ferred from the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated under Article 8 of the
Special Town Meeting of June 14, 1971 and $295,902.00 be raised in the tax levy. VOTED.
Article 21. CARRIAGE DRIVE TRUNK SEWER: To authorize the selectmen to install trunk
sewers in the Carriage Drive area as they may determine, subject to the assessment of
betterments or otherwise, and to acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land nec-
essary therefor; and to appropriate for such installation and land acquisition the sum of
$60,000.00. VOTED.
Article 22. HAYES LANE TRUNK SEWER: Indefinitely POSTPONED.
Article 23. DPW EQUIPMENT STORAGE: To appropriate $75,000.00 for constructing, origin-
ally equipping and furnishing a building for storing equipment of the Department of Public
Works. Indefinitely POSTPONED.
Article 24. PURCHASE OF DPW EQUIPMENT: To appropriate $119,000.00 for the purchase by
or with the approval of the selectmen of equipment for the Department of Public Works.
VOTED unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 10:43 p.m.
Adjourned Town Meeting — April 4,1974
The meeting was called to order by Moderator Lincoln P. Cole, Jr., at 7:53 p.m. in the
Cary Memorial Hall. There were 181 town meeting members present. The invocation was
offered by Rev. Theodore Stylianopoulos, Pastor of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church.
Article 25. STREET CONSTRUCTION Hancock Street: To appropriate $60,000.00 for highway
construction under authority of Chapter 90 of the General Laws of all or any part of the
section of Hancock Street from Harrington Road to Adams Street. VOTED
Article 26. HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE: To appropriate $6,000.00 for highway maintenance under
the authority of Chapter 90 of the General Laws. VOTED unanimously.
Article 27. STREET RECONSTRUCTION: Indefinitely POSTPONED.
Article 28. TRAFFIC SIGNALS: To appropriate $10,000.00 for improving and upgrading traf-
fic control signals. VOTED.
Article 29. PARKING IMPROVEMENTS Lexington Center: Indefinitely POSTPONED.
Article 30. BROOK MAINTENANCE: Indefinitely POSTPONED.
Article 31. REIMBURSING SUBDIVIDERS: Indefinitely POSTPONED.
Article 32. SALE OF LAND (HINCHEY ROAD): To authorize the selectmen to convey land owned
by the town and shown on Lot 71 on Assessors' Property Map 84, located on Hinchey Road, an
unaccepted street, to the 115 Kendall Corporation on such terms as they shall deem advis-
able, provided that the town shall have the right to remove gravel from the site prior to
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its conveyance, that the purchase price shall not be less than $6,000.00 and that the
buyer will bear all expenses of the conveyance and that Hinchey Road will not be lowered
or altered in any manner unless written agreements are first received from the owners of
the property that contains domestic dwellings and abuts Hinchey Road. VOTED.
Article 33. GIFT From Concord Avenue Realty Corp.: That the selectmen be authorized to
accept a gift from Concord Avenue Realty Corp. of a parcel of land consisting of 87,742
square feet and shown as parcel A on "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass." dated July 31,
1972 by Miller and Nylander, recorded in Middlesex South Registry of Deeds, Book 12330,
Page 537, such parcel to be for conservation purposes, and further that the selectmen be
authorized to accept a twenty foot sewer easement as shown on said plan. VOTED unanimously.
Article 34. BICENTENNIAL APPROPRIATION: To appropriate $95,000.00 under the provisions
of Chapter 911 of the Acts of 1971 in anticipation of the celebration of the two hundredth
anniversary of the American Revolution. VOTED.
Article 35. REDEDICATION OF BATTLE GREEN: To ratify the action of the Board of Selectmen
in appointing a subcommittee of the Lexington Bicentennial Committee to study, plan, and
implement the rededication of the Lexington Battle Green on or about April 20, 1974.
VOTED
Article 36. BY -LAW AMENDMENT (Non - Commercial Vehicles): To amend the zoning by -law of
the town as follows:
A. By inserting in Section 25.80, after the words non - commercial vehicle: **
the following:
"prior to January 1, 1977 but not thereafter, short -term occupancy of
one, but not more than one, parked camping vehicle as defined in Section
40, subject to the provisions of Article XXIV, Section 27 of the General
by- laws."
B. By inserting in Section 40, after the definition of BUILDING the
following:
"CAMPING VEHICLE: A registered self - propelled camper or automobile -
drawn trailer used as a mobile camping facility, with sleeping equip-
ment, which may or may not have toilet or cooking facilities."
A. and B. VOTED unanimously. (Approved by Attorney General Robert H.
Quinn, June 19, 1974.)
The meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m.
Adjourned Town Meeting — April 8,1974
The meeting was called to order by Moderator Lincoln P. Cole, Jr., at 7:52 p.m. in the
Cary Memorial Hall. There were 188 town meeting members present. Invocation was offered
by Rev. Dr. Donald Wells, Pastor of the Trinity Covenant Church.
Article 2. REPORT: Edward E. Furash moved that the Supplementary Report - Articles
45 -55 of the Appropriation Committee be accepted and placed on file. VOTED.
Mr. Furash stated that the estimated tax rate at this point in the meeting is $72.20.
Article 37. BY -LAW AMENDMENT (Camping Vehicles): To amend Article XXIV of the General
By -Laws of the town by adding a new Section 27 to read as follows:
Parking of Occupied Camping Vehicles
Section 27. A camping vehicle occupied as an accessory use in a Residence
District under Section 25.80 of the zoning by -law (a) shall not be operated
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to deposit waste or water onto the grounds; (b) shall conform to the appro-
priate yard requirements of Section 27 of the zoning by -law except where the
unit is located on a driveway; and (c) shall not be occupied for more than
five consecutive nights unless specifically approved by the board of appeals
acting under Section 25.94 of the zoning by -law. No charge or fee may be
imposed for the parking of such a camping vehicle. VOTED. (Approved by
Attorney General, Robert H. Quinn, August 2, 1974.)
PICNIC AREAS: To appropriate $8,000.00 to develop and equip picnic areas on
in the town for use during the bicentennial period. VOTED.
CAMPING FACILITIES: To appropriate $3,500.00 to develop and equip camping
on public land in the town for use during the bicentennial period. VOTED.
Article 40. LINCOLN STREET (Water Service): Indefinitely POSTPONED.
Article 41. CENTER POOL (Feasibility Study): Indefinitely POSTPONED.
Article 42. RECREATION (Tennis Courts): To appropriate $31,000.00 for reconstructing,
repairing and maintaining existing tennis courts. VOTED unanimously.
Article 43. AMBULANCE: To appropriate $20,000.00 for the purchase of an ambulance for
the Fire Department, and that such amount be raised in the tax levy. VOTED.
Article 44. MOSQUITO CONTROL: To appropriate $11,000.00 for the improvement of lowlands
and swamps and the eradication of mosquitoes under Chapter 252 of the General Laws. VOTED.
Article 45. GIFT OF LAND (Baskin): That the selectmen be authorized to accept as a gift
from Frances May Baskin parcels of land bordering on Route 128, shown as lots 9, 19 and
20 on Assessors' Property Map 82, for conservation purposes. VOTED unanimously.
Article 55. CONSERVATION APPROPRIATION: To appropriate $12,000.00 to the Conservation
Fund. VOTED.
Article 46. CONSERVATION LAND PURCHASE: To authorize the Conservation Commission to ac-
quire, and the selectmen to take by eminent domain, upon the written request of the Con-
servation Commission, for conservation purposes including outdoor recreation any fee,
easement or conservation restriction or other interest in all or any part of land shown
as Lots 349 to 355 inclusive and Lots 365 to 394 inclusive on a plan entitled "Dunster
Gardens, Arlington, Winchester and Lexington, Middlesex County, Mass. owned by J.W. Wilbur"
by Ernest W. Branch, Civil Engineer, August, 1912, recorded with Middlesex South District
Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 206, Plan No. 23A, now or formerly of the Graziano Family;
that the sum of $40,000.00 be appropriated for such land acquisition. VOTED 153 -9.
Article 47. CONSERVATION LAND PURCHASE: To authorize the Conservation Commission to ac-
quire, and the selectmen be authorized to take by eminent domain, upon the written request
of the Conservation Commission, for conservation purposes including outdoor recreation any
fee, easement or conservation restriction or other interest in all or any part of land
shown as a lot containing 53,830 square feet on plan entitled "Plan of Land Lexington,
Mass. Surveyed for Marco Realty Trust" dated December 18, 1969, by Frederick A. Ewell
Registered Land Surveyor, recorded with Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds at the
end of Book 11818; that the sum of $7,000.00 be appropriated for such land acquisition.
VOTED unanimously.
Article 48. CONSERVATION LAND PURCHASE: To authorize the Conservation Commission to ac-
quire, and the selectmen be authorized to take by eminent domain, upon the written request
of the Conservation Commission, for conservation purposes including outdoor recreation any
fee, easement or conservation restriction or other interest in all or any part of land
shown as Lots 290, 293, 294, 298, 301, 302, 303, 306, 308, 310, 312, 314, 315, 316 and 348
on Assessors' Property Map 13; that the sum of $15,000.00 be appropriated for such land
acquisition. VOTED unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 10:52.
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Adjourned Town Meeting — April 10,1974
The meeting was called to order by the Moderator Lincoln P. Cole, Jr., at 7:54 p.m. in the
Cary Memorial Hall. There were 186 town meeting members present. Invocation was offered
by Rev. Joseph Roberts, Associate Pastor of the First Baptist Church.
Article 19. SIDEWALKS (Considered in four sections):
a. To authorize the selectmen to construct concrete, bituminous concrete and other
sidewalks, at such locations as they shall determine, including both sides of Muzzey and
Clarke Streets between Massachusetts Avenue and Forest Street, where the abutting owner
pays one -half of the cost or otherwise; and to appropriate the sum of $57,000.00 therefor,
and that such amount be raised in the tax levy. VOTED
b. That further to appropriate the sum of $20,000.00 in order to provide that por-
tions of any sidewalk constructed on Muzzey Street and Clarke Street be brick, and that
such amount be raised in the tax levy. DEFEATED.
c. That the selectmen be authorized to construct concrete, bituminous concrete, and
other sidewalks, at such locations as they shall determine, including the southwesterly
side of Massachusetts Avenue from Clarke Street to the easterly boundary of the Colonial
Garage, where the abutting owner pays one -half of the cost or otherwise; and to appropri-
ate the sum of $33,000.00 therefor, and that such amount be raised in the tax levy.
DEFEATED.
d. That further to appropriate the sum of $35,000.00 in order to provide that any
sidewalk constructed on the southwesterly side of Massachusetts Avenue from Clarke Street
to the easterly boundary of the Bargain Barn be brick, and that such amount be raised in
the tax levy. DEFEATED.
Article 49. LAND TRANSFER TO CONSERVATION COMMITTEE: To authorize the selectmen to
transfer to the Conservation Commission for open space and conservation purposes, includ-
ing outdoor recreation, as provided by Section 8C of Chapter 40 of the General Laws, as
amended, land shown as Lots 264, 291, 292, 295, 296, 297, 300, 305B, 307, 309, 311, 313,
and 332 on Assessors' Property Map 13. VOTED unanimously.
Article 50. CONSERVATION LAND PURCHASE (Grey Nuns Property): Indefinitely POSTPONED.
Article 51. CONSERVATION LAND PURCHASE (Greener & Whiter Trust): That the town be au-
thorized to purchase or otherwise acquire, for conservation purposes including outdoor
recreation any fee, easement or other interest in all or any part of land shown as Lots
83A, 84 and 101B on Assessors' Property Map 82, now or formerly of Greener and Whiter
Trust; that the sum of $33,000.00 be appropriated for such land acquisition, and that
such amount be raised in the tax levy. DEFEATED 104 -75 (not two- thirds).
Article 52. CONSERVATION EASEMENT (Vine Brook): For the town to purchase for conserva-
tion purposes including outdoor recreation any fee, easement or other interest in all or
any part of land shown as Lot 51 on Assessors' Property Map 55, and Lot 61 on Assessors'
Property Map 62, being premises adjoining the Vine Brook off Grant Street; that the sum
of $11,000.00 be appropriated for such land acquisition, and that such amount be raised
in the tax levy. VOTED 152 -17
Article 53. CONSERVATION LAND (Great Meadow - Curtis S. Elliott): For the town to pur-
chase or otherwise acquire, for conservation purposes including outdoor recreation any
fee, easement or other interest in all or any part of land shown as Lot 104 on Assessors'
Property Map 30, now or formerly of Curtis S. Elliott; that the sum of $4,000.00 be appro-
priated for such land acquisition, and that such amount be raised in the tax levy.
VOTED 128 -45.
Article 54. CONSERVATION PURCHASE (Augusta): For the town to purchase or otherwise ac-
quire, for conservation purposes including outdoor recreation any fee, easement or other
interest in all or any part of land shown as Lot 84 on Assessors' Property Map 30, now
or formerly of Augusta; that the sum of $35,000.00 be appropriated for such land acquisi-
tion, and that such amount be raised in the tax levy. LOST 113 -64 (not two - thirds).
Article 55. (See Minutes for meeting of April 8.)
Article 56. BONDING FOR CONSERVATION PURCHASES: Indefinitely POSTPONED.
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Article 57. STABILIZATION FUND: Indefinitely POSTPONED.
Article 58. DISCONTINUE PART OF WACHUSETT DRIVE: Indefinitely POSTPONED.
Article 59. STREET CONSTRUCTION - WACHUSETT DRIVE: Indefinitely POSTPONED.
Article 60. STREET CONSTRUCTION - WACHUSETT CIRCLE: Indefinitely POSTPONED.
The meeting adjourned at 10:48 p.m.
Adjourned Town Meeting — April 22,1974
The meeting was called to order by Moderator Lincoln P. Cole, Jr., at 7:52 p.m. in the
Cary Memorial Hall. There were 191 town meeting members present. The invocation was
offered by Monsignor Martin U. McCabe, Pastor of the Sacred Heart Church.
The moderator, representing the Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge, presented a certifi-
cate to Allan F. Kenney, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen and Louis A. Zehner, Chair-
man of the Town Report Committee, and read the following:
Town of Lexington, Mass., represented by Allan F. Kenney and Louis A. Zehner,
receives an Honor Certificate award in the Governmental units category.
A concentrated and studied effort to strengthen communications between town
government and the citizens it serves was successfully accomplished and re-
sulted in a comprehensive 1972 Annual Report and an appendix for use of
officers, committees, town meeting representatives and interested citizens.
Selectman Chairman, Allan F. Kenney, honored Mr. Zehner for his work on the town report
in the past and presented him with a gift on behalf of the citizens of the town of
Lexington.
Article 61. STREET CONSTRUCTION (Tewksbury Street): To establish as a town way and ac-
cept the layout of as a town way Tewksbury Street from Bedford Street a distance of 305
feet, more or less, southwesterly to Roger Greeley Village as laid out by the selectmen
to authorize the selectmen to acquire any fee easement or other interest in land necessary
therefor; that the sum of $20,000.00 be appropriated for such land acquisition, construc-
tion, alteration and reconstruction of Tewksbury Street and that such amount be raised in
the tax levy. Approved by VOICE VOTE.
Article 62. HOLLAND STREET: Tabled April 22 but reconsidered on April 24 in an amended
form and passed at that meeting. See minutes of that meeting.
Article 63. PROSPECT HILL ROAD: Indefinitely POSTPONED.
Article 64. STREET ACCEPTANCE (Nickerson Road): To establish as a town way Nickerson
Road from Massachusetts Avenue a distance of 1633 feet, more or less, to Massachusetts
Avenue as laid out by the selectmen and to authorize the selectmen to take by eminent
domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land neces-
sary therefor. VOTED.
Article 65. TOWN WAY (Carmel Circle): To establish as a town way Carmel Circle from
Nickerson Road a distance of 446 feet, more or less, southerly to end as laid out by the
selectmen and to authorize the selectmen to acquire any fee, easement or other interest
in land necessary therefor. VOTED
Article 66. FILING FEES (Street Acceptance): To appropriate $1,000.00 for filing fees in
connection with the acceptance of streets and that such amount be raised in the tax levy.
VOTED.
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Article 67. BY -LAW AMENDMENT: To amend that Section 16 of Article VI of the General By-
Laws of the Town of Lexington by:
A. Striking therefrom the words to any public agency or non - profit corporation or
cooperative," and substituting therefor the words "to any public agency or non - profit
corporation, or to any other person or corporation approved by the Lexington Housing
Authority and undertaking to provide housing on the land so sold or conveyed for the use
of the said authority,;"
B. Striking therefrom the words "in which housing such occupants shall have the op-
portunity to acquire ownership or equity interests," and substituting therefor the words
"in which housing such occupants may have the opportunity to acquire ownership or equity
interests;."
Sections A and B were both VOTED unanimously and subsequently approved by the Attorney
General.
Article 68. LEXINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY: To appropriate $21,000.00 for defraying the ex-
pense to the Lexington Housing Authority of preparing plans, studies, surveys and esti-
mates in connection with a program to provide housing for families of low income by means
which avoid undue concentration of assisted housing in a manner consistent with develop-
ment existing in districts designated RO, RS and RT under the zoning by -law, and that
such amount be raised in the tax levy. VOTED.
Article 69. LEXINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY (Bonding): Indefinitely POSTPONED.
Article 70. BY -LAW AMENDMENT (Permanent Building Committee): To amend that Article XXX
of the General By -Laws by striking out the last sentence of paragraph 3 of Section 1 and
substituting the following sentence therefor: "No such appointed member of the committee
shall be a town employee." VOTED and subsequently approved by the Attorney General.
Article 71. OFF DUTY WORK DETAILS (Revolving Fund): To place $2,000.00 in a special fund
to pay employees of the town who perform off -duty work details related to their regular
employment as provided in Chapter 773 of the Acts. of 1973, and that such amount be raised
in the tax levy. VOTED.
Article 72. BY -LAW AMENDMENT (Voting at Town Meeting): To amend Article V of the General
By -Laws by striking Section 30 and substituting therefor a new Section 30 to read as
follows: "Section 30. At the request of 50 or more members, the vote on any motion shall
be taken (a) 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 vote and affix his signature, or (b) by
a poll of the meeting. If (a) above is used, the signed list shall constitute the offi-
cial vote of the meeting, a permanent public record of which shall be maintained by the
clerk. A vote taken in the manner specified in either (a) or (b) above shall be posted
in the town office building for one week within 24 hours of the vote." VOTED.
Article 73. ZONING BY -LAW (Wetland Protection District): Indefinitely POSTPONED.
Article 74. ZONING. BY -LAW (Wetland Protection District): Indefinitely POSTPONED.
Article 75. ZONING BY -LAW (Wetland Protection District): Indefinitely POSTPONED.
Article 76. ZONING BY -LAW (Wetland Protection District): Indefinitely POSTPONED.
Article 77. ZONING BY -LAW (Board of Appeals Procedure): Referred to the planning board
for further study and recommendations and to be presented at a future town meeting.
Carried by VOICE VOTE.
Article 78. ZONING BY -LAWS (Controls, Definitions and Restrictions: Referred to the
planning board for further study and recommendations and to be presented at a future town
meeting. Carried by VOICE VOTE.
Article 79. ZONING BY -LAW (Golf Course; Green Area Requirement): Referred to the plan-
ning board for further study and recommendations and to be presented to a future town
meeting. Carried by VOICE VOTE.
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Article 80. ZONING BY LAW (Variance for Legal Nonconforming Buildings): Referred to the
planning board for further study and recommendations and to be presented to a future town
meeting. VOICE VOTE.
Article 81. ZONING BY -LAW (Definition, Garden Center): Referred to the planning board
for further study and recommendations and to be presented to a future study and recom-
mendations and to be presented to a future town meeting. VOICE VOTE.
Article 82. ZONING BY -LAW (Restriction on Private Way): Referred to the planning board
for further study and recommendations and to be presented to a future town meeting.
VOICE VOTE.
Meeting adjourned at 10:36 p.m.
Adjourned Town Meeting — April 24,1974
The meeting was called to order by Moderator Lincoln P. Cole, Jr., at 7:57 p.m. in the
Cary Memorial Hall. There were 185 town meeting members present. The invocation was
offered by Rev. Herbert R. Adams, Pastor of the Follen Community Church.
Article 62. HOLLAND STREET: To discontinue a portion of Holland Street from the ac-
cepted portion of Holland Street a distance of 31 feet, more or less, southeasterly, and
that the selectmen be authorized to reconvey such discontinued portion of Holland Street
to the original owners. VOTED.
Article 83. ZONING BY -LAW (Multi - Dwelling District): This article provided for an addi-
tion to the zoning by -law by inserting a new Section 38 dealing with land uses and di-
mensional controls in the absence of special permits, general objectives, town meeting
presentations, special permit provisions, application requirements, and requirements for
a planning board report and for board of appeals action. Reference is made to the offi-
cial minutes of the town clerk for details. The article was VOTED 162 -6.
Article 84. ZONING BY -LAW: This article provided additions to use regulations, a sched-
ule of dimensional controls for dwellings, required parking and loading areas. Reference
is made to the official minutes of the town clerk for details. VOTED unanimously.
Article 85. WETLANDS (Planning Board Study): To appropriate $5,000.00 to be expended
under the supervision of the planning board, for professional consultants and for ex-
penses incurred by the planning board, to make studies of wet areas, such studies to
include, but not be limited to hydrological studies, soil studies, water table analysis,
and drainage characteristics, and that such amount be raised in the tax levy. VOTED.
Article 86. MASTER PLAN REVISION: To appropriate $5,000.00 to be expended under the
supervision of the planning board, for professional consultants and for expenses incurred
by the planning board, to develop town -wide goals and objectives to be utilized as the
basis for the updating and revision of the Lexington Master Plan, and that such amount be
raised in the tax levy. VOTED.
Article 87. GENERAL PLANNING STUDIES: To appropriate $10,000.00 to be expended under the
supervision of the planning board, for professional consultants and for expenses incurred
by the planning board, to make general planning studies of such matters, but not limited
to, recreational facilities, downtown parking, bicentennial, fringe parking areas, and
transportation, and that such amount be raised in the tax levy. VOTED.
Article 88. BY -LAW AMENDMENT (Personnel Board): A compromise had been worked out between
the appropriation committee and the board of selectmen providing that a personnel advisory
board be appointed by the selectmen from a list of nine names submitted by the appropria-
tion committee. This article as proposed was therefore indefinitely POSTPONED by unani-
mous vote.
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Article 89. GENERAL BY -LAWS: This article covered a comprehensive refining and clarifi-
cation of the general by -laws relating to duties and responsibilities of: board of select-
men, town clerk, town treasurer, appropriation committee, capital expenditures committee,
recreation committee, civil defense, gas inspector, town counsel and the permanent build-
ing committee. Reference is made to the official minutes of the town clerk for detail.
VOTED.
Meeting adjourned at 11:01 p.m.
Adjourned Town Meeting — April 29,1974
The meeting was called to order by Moderator Lincoln P. Cole, Jr., at 7:30 p.m. in the
Cary Memorial Hall. As there was not a quorum present, the moderator called a recess at
7:30 p.m. The moderator called the meeting to order at 7:52 p.m. There were 191 town
meeting members present. The invocation was offered by Rabbi Joel H. Meyers of the
Temple Emunah.
Article 90. VACANCIES (Board of Selectmen and School Board): This article proposed peti-
tioning the general court for special legislation which, upon approval of a subsequent
town meeting followed by a majority vote of a subsequent annual town election, would
permit filling a vacancy in either board by the remaining members of the committee or
board plus the moderator. The person so appointed would hold office until the next town
meeting. Any vacancy occurring less than 100 days prior to the annual town election
would remain unfilled until such election. DEFEATED Voice Vote.
Article 91. UNIFORMS FOR POLICE AND FIREMEN: To accept Section 6B of Chapter 40 of the
General Laws, which authorize a town to appropriate money for the purchase of uniforms
for members of its police and fire departments, which may include the purchase of rubber
boots, shoes, and other outer clothing necessary for the use of members of the police
and fire departments when traveling to or from or during the course of their employment.
VOTED.
Article 92. TIME OFF (Attendance of Fire Fighters Attending Union or Convention Meeting):
To accept Sections 57B and 57C of Chapter 48 of the General Laws, which provides that:
A. Members of the fire department in any city or town adopting this section may be
excused from duty for not more than four days in any year without loss of pay while in
attendance as an official delegate to the Associated Fire Fighters of Massachusetts
AFL:CIO convention held within the commonwealth, and
B. Members of the fire department in any city or town accepting the provisions of
this section may be excused from duty for not more than two days in any year without loss
of pay while in attendance as an official delegate to the convention of the Massachusetts
Permanent Firemen's Association or the Massachusetts State Firemen's Association held
within the commonwealth; provided, however, that any such member who attends both such
conventions as an official delegate may be excused from duty for not more than four days
in any year. VOTED.
Article 93. CHILD SAFETY PROGRAM: To appropriate $2,500.00 to retain consultants to re-
search, study and report of the problems of traffic safety in the school approach areas
of the town, and that such amount be raised in the tax levy. DEFEATED.
Article 94. BUILDING BY -LAW (Swimming Pools): Indefinitely POSTPONED.
Article 95. RECONSIDERATION OF APPEALS: To accept Section 20 of Chapter 40A of the
General Laws, which provide that no appeal or petition under paragraph three of section
fifteen for a variance from the terms of such an ordinance or by -law with respect to a
particular parcel of land or the building thereon, and no application under paragraph two
of section fifteen for a special exception to the terms of any such ordinance or by -law,
which has been unfavorably acted upon by the board of appeals be considered on its merits
by said board within two years after the date of such unfavorable action except with the
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consent of all but one of the members of the planning board, or of the board of selectmen
in a town having no planning board; provided, however, that an annulment of a favorable
decision of said board by the court pursuant to the authorization contained in section
twenty -one shall not constitute unfavorable action within the meaning of this section.
VOICE VOTE.
Article 96. NOISE POLLUTION: To refer the question of amending Article XXIV of the
General By -Laws of the town to a committee consisting of no less than three and no more
than seven voters of the town, to be appointed by the moderator. The committee shall
study problems of noise pollution in the town and shall make recommendations regarding
these problems. The committee shall make a report to the next annual town meeting.
VOTED.
Article 97. GENERAL BY -LAW AMENDMENT: To increase the membership of the school commit-
tee from five (5) to seven (7) members effective at the annual election of officers in
1975, in the following manner: at the annual election of 1975 three (3) members shall
be elected for a period of three years and every three years thereafter, at the annual
election of 1976 two (2) members shall be elected for a period of three years and every
three years thereafter and at the annual election of 1977 two (2) members shall be
elected for a period of three years and every three years thereafter. DEFEATED.
Article 2. Town Manager, Walter C. O'Connell filed his Status Report on 1973 Articles
and open articles for public works, recreation and conservation. He read a progress
report in regard to budget performance, personnel, collective bargaining, etc. Mr.
O'Connell stated that the objective is to hold the tax rate at five percent as it is
this year. ACCEPTED.
Meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m.
Adjourned Town Meeting — May 2,1974
The meeting was called to order by Moderator Lincoln P. Cole, Jr., at 7:57 p.m. in the
Cary Memorial Hall. There were 179 town meeting members present. Invocation was
offered by Rev. R. Reinhold Abele, Pastor of the Pilgrim Congregational Church.
Article 98. LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE: Indefinitely POSTPONED.
Article 99. GENERAL BY -LAWS AMENDMENT (Sanitary Landfill): To amend Article XXIV of the
General By -Laws of the town by adding a new section 28 to read substantially as follows:
No person shall deposit on the sanitary landfill any of the following types of refuse:
1. Corrugated board
2. Magazines and newspapers
3. Appliances and other scrap metals.
These items shall be separately deposited at distinct, designated areas at the sani-
tary landfill and shall be collected and then distributed as secondary materials; and
that the sum of $9,000.00 be appropriated to carry out the foregoing, such sum to be
raised in the tax levy. Tabled VOICE VOTE.
Article 100. SOLID WASTE COLLECTION: To authorize the board of selectmen institute and
establish a system of townwide solid waste collection subject to the following terms and
conditions:
1. For public buildings and schools, there shall be daily collection of solid waste,
if necessary.
2. For single and two family private residences there shall be:
a. Collection of trash one every other week.
b. Collection of recyclable paper once during alternate weeks.
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c. Collection of recyclable glass once a month.
d. Periodic collection of bulky waste.
The board of selectmen shall make reasonable rules and regulations to carry out the
foregoing solid waste collection system. Such rules and regulations shall be drawn to
further the purpose of encouraging recycling of reclaimable solid waste and insuring an
efficient economically and ecologically sound system of solid waste disposal, and that the
sum of $250,000. be appropriated to carry out the foregoing, such sum to be raised in the
tax levy. Referred to the board of selectmen 90 - 81. Reconsidered on May 6 and amended
to add an additional paragraph. The board of selectmen shall be and hereby are empowered
to make reasonable modifications in these terms and conditions in order to achieve initial
implementation of this solid waste collection system. Main motion and amendment VOTED
104 - 79. In a town referendum held June 3, Article 100 was DEFEATED by a vote of
2220 - 4942.
Article 101. FOOTWAY (Cutler Farm Road): To refer the subject matter of this article be
referred to the board of selectmen and the conservation commission. VOTED.
Article 102. GENERAL BY -LAWS (Wetland Districts): To amend the zoning by -law of the town
as follows:
A. By increasing the number of Wetland Protection Districts by adding to Subsection
22.5 the following provision: "that portion of W -50 lying northwest of Route 128,
that portion of W -51 lying southwest of Bedford Street, and W -54,
B. and by adopting and incorporating as a part of the town zoning map additional
sheets of the maps entitled Wetland Protection Districts, Lexington, Massachusetts
1973, numbered W -50, W -51 and W -54, but only to the extent provided for in Section
A of this motion. DEFEATED 76 - 87.
Article 103. ZONING AMENDMENT (Wood Street): Indefinitely POSTPONED.
Article 104. GENERAL BY -LAW AMENDMENT (Flintlock at Lexington): To amend the zoning by-
law, the zoning district maps and the zoning map of the town by designating as an RD- Multi-
Dwelling District a certain area of land, now included in the RO -One Family Dwelling Dis-
trict compressing about 16.4 acres of land at the intersection of Wood Street and Hartwell
Avenue proposed for development as "Flintlock at Lexington." VOTED 112 - 54.
ly, this vote was reversed on June 3 Referendum - 4075 NO, 2998 YES.
The meeting adjourned at 11:36 p.m.
Adjourned Town Meeting — May 6,1974
The meeting was called to order by Moderator Lincoln P. Cole, Jr., at 8:11 p
Memorial Hall. There were 188 town meeting members present. The invocation
by Dr. Herbert E. Stotts, 11 Hunt Road, Professor of Sociology of Religion,
Theology, Boston University and a United Methodist Minister.
Article 105. GENERAL BY -LAW AMENDMENT: Zoning amendment for an area on the
side of Bedford Street and the southerly side of Winter Street as described
article. Indefinitely POSTPONED.
Article 106. ZONING AMENDMENT (Spaulding Slye Development): To amend to an
Dwelling District the RO -One Family Dwelling District in Which lies about 50
posed for development as the Drummer Boy Condominium and described in detail
article. VOTED 160 - 17.
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Subsequent-
.m. in the Cary
was offered
School of
northeasterly
in the warrant
RD- Multi-
.90 acres pro-
in the warrant
ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING - MAY 6, 1974
Article 107. ZONING AMENDMENT (Piper Road): To amend the official zoning map of the town
by changing land owned by Bruce A. and Herman E. Erikson from One Family Residence RO to
Multi Family Dwelling RM, said land is located at the intersection of Piper Road and
Waltham Street containing approximately 4.03 acres and is described as set forth in this
article. DEFEATED 2 - 166.
Article 108. RICHARD M. NIXON RESOLUTION: Resolved that the selectmen do not re- invite
Richard M. Nixon to attend any part of the Lexington Bicentennial observances. DEFEATED
Roll call 70 - 95.
Article 109. TRANSFER OF AVAILABLE FUNDS: To appropriate $524,500.00 to reduce the tax
rate for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1974, and that such amount be transferred from
the Excess and Deficiency Account. VOTED unanimously.
The 1974 annual town meeting dissolved at 12:43 a.m.
Index to Town Meeting Articles
General Government
Bicentennial
Board of Appeals
By -Laws
General
Permanent Bldg. Comm.
School Committee
Building
Zoning
Re- Zoning
Committee Reports
Election
Land Appraisals
Land Sales
Study Assignments
Appropriation
General
Building Construction
Conservation
Gifts to Town
Housing Authority
Library
Richard M. Nixon
Personnel
Planning Board 73 -76, 78 -87
34, 39
11, 77, 95 Protective
Ambulance
Fire
Police
89, 96, 99
70
97
94
36,37,67,72-
81,88
103 -107
2, 3
1
14
32
41,81,82,85-
87,93,96,101
4,5- 9,10,12,
14- 21,23 -26,
28,34,38,39,
42- 44,46 -48,
51- 54,56,57,
61,66,69,71,
85,86,93,99
23
43
43, 71, 91, 92
71, 91
Recreation 41, 42
Public Works
Brook Cleaning
Cemetery
Chapter 90 Roads
Curbing
Drains
Equipment
Footway
Mosquito Control
Parking
Sanitary Landfill
Sewers
Sidewalks
Streets
Street Lights
Town Ways
Traffic Control
Water Mains
Waste Collection
46 -48, 49 -54 Tributes
55, 56
33, 45
67 -69
10
108
71, 88 -90, 98
30
15
25, 26
16
17
24
101
44
29
99
20 -22
19, 101 (Citizen)
25 -27, 58 -60
13
61 -65, 66
28
18, 40
100
Vernon C. Page Meeting of April 3, 1974
M. Chandler Crocker Meeting of April 1, 1974
Louis A. Zehner Meeting of April 22, 1974
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Conservation Commission Land Acquisitions
1964 through December, 1974
Land Acquired - Reimbursements completed
Reimbursements Net Cost
Acres Total Cost Federal State to Town
Harrison 5 3,000 $ 1,500 1,500
Swenson Farm 58 158,200 79,100 39,550 39,550
Trinity Covenant Church 10 16,000 8,000 4,000 4,000
Red Coat Lane 24 50,983 25,316 12,746 12,921
Whipple Hill (Rosetti) 4 11,788 5,894 5,894
West Farm 11 24,200 12,100 12,100
Whipple Hill 29.8 93,279 47,487 11,175 34,617
Longfellow Road 6.5 16,259* 7,590 3,751 4,918
Utica Street 17.4 68,972 34,239 16,700 18,033
Grove & Justin Streets 17.5 38,028 19,014 9,006 10,008
Modoono 7.5 15,659 7,830 3,750 4,079
Hayden Avenue (5 parcels) 64.4 136,710 68,304 33,096 35,310
Drummer Boy 19. 71,737 35,788 17,500 18,449
Justin & Eldred Streets 2.5 5,499 2,738 1,000 1,761
Titelbaum 14.3 65,548 31,500 34.048
Ballou 11.4 37,342 18.034 19,308
Hill -Meek 10.4 31,747 11,500 20,247
Juniper Hill 24.0 94,896 45,372 49,524
Baskin Gifts .9 - --- - - -- - - --
Metropolitan State Hospital 6.2
Concord Avenue Realty Corp. 1.6 - - -- -- --
Old Cart Rd. (East St. to Vine Brook) .8 1,104 ** 1,104
Burlington Line 7.6 15,838 15,838
Sub -Total 353.8 $956,789 $335,406 $278,174 $343,209
Land Acquired - Reimbursements not Completed
Ashley 9.4 37,167
Porter 16.8 85,636*
380.0 $1,079,592
* Price Subject to Court Proceedings ** Acquisition Using Conservation Fund
Easements Acquired
Munroe Brook (Living & Learning)
Bow Street
Munroe Brook (Emerson Garden)
37,167
85,636
$466,012
.8 - -- - - --
4.8 6,150 6,150
1.5 - ---
7.1 $6,150 $6,150
Acquisition Voted - Not yet Acquired (12/31/74)
Munroe Brook Easements Philemon Street
Cooke Whipple Hill (Marco Realty)
Lexington Association (Marrett Rd.) Great Meadow (Elliott)
Lucky Penny Trust (Grove Street)
Vine Brook (Grant Street)
Vine Brook (East Street)
Hillside Avenue
STATE
26%
FEDERAL
31%
LEXINGTON
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The Cost
Sharing
Costs and Reimbursements
1964 - December 31, 1974
Total Cost of 380 Acres Acquired $1,079,592
Federal Reimbursement $335,406
State Reimbursement 278,174
Net Cost to Lexington 466,012
Net Cost per Acre $ 1,227
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Board of Health
Organization
The present board of health is composed of Dr. William L. Cosgrove, Chairman, Mr. James W. Lambie
and Dr. Charles E. Ellicott.
Dr. William McLaughlin and Paul F. O'Leary, employees of the Metropolitan State Hospital, were
appointed as Special Agents to issue burial permits at the hospital for one year terms expiring
March 31, 1975.
Meetings
The Board meets the first Monday of every month, with the exception of the, month of August. In
1974 ten regular meetings and one special meeting were held.
Communicable Diseases
1972 1973 1974
Animal bites 119 136 114
Chickenpox 66 19 19
Dysentery 1 3
German Measles 1 39 7
Gonorrhea 11 11 15
Hepatitis 2 6 1
Meningitis 1 2
Mumps 4 2 1
Salmonella 7 2 5
Scarlet fever 12 8 10
Streptococcal sore throat 240 170 116
Syphillis 4 1
Tuberculosis 2 1
Total Communicable Diseases Reported
415 406 296
According to law all communicable diseases must be reported by the attending physician or by a
parent or guardian.
Lexington Visiting Nurse Association
The Lexington Visiting Nurse Association made the following house visits on behalf of the health
department.
1972 1973 1974
Communicable diseases 113 184 49
Tuberculosis visits 228 85 32
Health supervision:
Infants under 1 year 68 40 17
Pre - school children 610 306 5
School children 48 29 9
Visits to adults 37 56 40
Visits to elderly 215
Total visits 1104 700 367
*Well Elderly Clinics
Education talks (hours)
24 48
19
*Well Elderly Clinics are held on alternate Tuesdays at Vyne Brook Village and alternate Thursdays at
Wm. Roger Greeley Village. All citizens of Lexington 60 years of age or over may attend these clinics.
Immunization Clinics
1972 1973 1974
Diptheria- tetanus clinic 84
Influenza clinic -town employees 288 387 197
Influenza clinic- citizens 65 yrs & over. . . 293 325
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BOARD OF HEALTH
Measles prevention clinic 2592
Measles & Rubells combined 13
Mumps vaccine clinic 66
Poliomyelitis oral Sabin vaccine clinic . . 411
Rabies innoculation clinic for dogs 1015 861 969
Rubella (german measles) clinic 29
Detection Clinics
1972 1973 1974
*Glaucoma eye screening clinic 689 556 602
PTA pre - school eye screening clinic 133 149 77
* *Hard of Hearing clinic 208 137
*Conducted by Lexington Lion's Club
* *Conducted by Lexington Rotary Club
All clinics sponsored by the Lexington Board of Health
Medical Emergency Service
The Medical Emergency Service has proved very satisfactory. Any person can obtain a physician in
case of emergency 24 hours a day by calling the police department, fire department or dialing 862 -8282.
Mystic Valley Mental Health Center
1974
New Cases
Children 63
Adults 109
Walk -in services 6
Total 178
Re- applications
Children 14
Adults 15
Total 29
Individual Interviews
Psychiatrists 771
Psychologists 1037
Social Workers 2933
Mental Health Coordinator 238
Total 4979
Closed Cases 174
Environmental Statistics
1972 1973 1974
Milk samples collected and analysed 235 319 302
Water samples collected and analysed . . . 51 56 55
Food service establishments inspections . . 154 47 110
*Day care inspections 17 1 1
Public, semi - public pools & "Res" inspections 45 17 35
Nursing home inspections 6 2 3
Hotel inspections 3
*Now under Massachusetts Office for Children.
Complaints and Nuisances
1972 1973 1974
Animal Complaints 7 1 44
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BOARD OF HEALTH
Air pollution 9 4
Brooks and streams
Food service establishments (inc markets) . 12 20 21
Drainage (surface, wet basements) 13 6 5
General complaints 5 10 15
Housing complaints 7 9 9
Garbage and rubbish complaints 29 35 55
Rodents 3 5 18
Sewage disposal 22 18 74
Food, milk and cream 7 4 5
Water supply - public 2 1 4
Hatch act violations 5 1 3
Mosquitoes, insects 3 1 6
Noise pollution 5
Uncovered trucks 3
Possible food bourne illness 1 3
Swimming pools 2 1 7
Lead paint. inspections 4
Total complaints and nuisances 120 122 292
Licenses and Permits
1972 1973 1974
Animal permits (including poultry) 52 57 63
Buriel permits 171 138
Child Care Center licenses 13 14
Disposal Works, installer permit 9 11 17
Food establishment permit 56 55 55
Funeral director licenses 7 7 7
Garbage disposal permits 4 7 4
Market registrations 6 2
Massage permits 3 2 2
Methyl alcohol permits 3 3 3
Milk license (store) 48 57 52
Milk license (vehicle) 10 10 12
Motel license 3 3
Nursing home approval 3 2 2
Oleomargarine registration 18 20 21
Recreation camp license 1 1 1
Rubbish disposal permits 13 15 14
Sewage disposal permits 8 15 11
Swimming pool permits 14 14 15
Syringe permit 1 1 2
Septic tank installation permits
New 14
Repair 8 15 9
A permit is required for the keeping of horses, cows, goats, rabbits, poultry and pigeons. All res-
idents are urged to comply with the regulation in this regard.
Dr. William L. Cosgrove
Chairman, Board of Health
REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
1972 1973 1974
Licensed canine 2738 2906 2934
Dogs immunized at rabies clinic 1015 861 969
Animal bites
Canine 102 109 100
Feline 5 4 5
Chipmunks 3
Gerbil 1 12 3
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Guinea pig
Hamster
Rodents
Rabbit
Racoon
Pony
Skunk
Squirrel
Total animal bites
BOARD OF HEALTH
1 4 1
1 1
4 1
4 2
1
1
1
1 1
119 136 114
Animal heads sent to Wasserman Laboratory 10 7 6
for testing (All reported negative for
rabies).
Inspection of livestock
Horses 123 116 107
Dairy cows 6
Beef cattle 10 21 21
Goats 4 6 6
Deer 6 9
Barns and facilities 44 45 44
The function of the town veterinarian is to : 1. Examine and quarantine any animal that has inflic-
ted a wound to a human. 2. To inspect annually all livestock in the town. 3. To conduct the annual Rabies
Clinic. 4. To be available to the board of health for consultation concerning any problem arising that
involves the animal population.
Howard A. Smith, DVM
inspector of Animals
REPORT OF THE DOG OFFICER
The dog officer is charged with enforcing the leash law passed by the town meeting in 1968 and the
General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 140, Section 157.
1972 1973 1974
Leash law violations 464 310 519
Unlicensed dog violations 413 513 473
Total violations 877 823 992
Complaints of violations filed in Concord
District Court 80 177 148
Complaints
Barking dogs 73 165 129
Dogs biting or menacing 115 114 110
Pack of dogs 77 64 48
Dog hearings in accordance with Chap 140 1 3 1
Lost or stray dogs 566 491 222
Dogs picked up and returned to owner . . 266 158 62
Dogs killed or injured by cars 14 14 15
Dogs cared for at kennel 198 228 265
Dogs released to Animal Rescue League . . 94 99 111
Dogs placed in homes 7 11 14
Total complaints 1491 3224 867
Francis J. Belcastro
Dog Officer
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Recreation Committee
SPRING PROGRAMS
A. Golf Instructions
1. Lexington residents - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., six Wednesday evenings and six
Thursday evenings, March 6, 1974 through April 11, 1974.
2. All classes held in high school gymnasium, two classes per evening.
3. Activities - instruction for beginners, high handicappers, intermediates and ad-
vanced golfers: orientation on golf, including grip, stance, body position and
punt, plus the proper use of each club toward improvement of game.
4. Total enrollment, 110 - average per class 27.
B. Badminton - see autumn, winter and spring programs.
C. Girls softball league - fifth grade through ninth grades - May 4, 1974 to June 15,
1974 Saturday mornings 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
1. Sixteen teams - Two Leagues.
a. Statistics - 65 games - 300 players per Saturday.
b. Fields - Bridge, Harrington, Fiske.
Spring and Summer Programs
A. Lexington Softball League - Men, May to September.
1. Monday through Friday 6:30 p.m. to completion of games.
2. Sixteen teams - Two Leagues.
3. Statistics - 257 games - 288 players: average per day 108.
4. Fields Center no. 2, Harrington no. 2, Fiske no. 1.
Summer Program
A. Playgrounds, Pools, Reservoir, Tennis, Arts and Crafts
1. The playgrounds opened Monday, June 24, 1974 and closed Friday August 16, 1974.
2. The pools opened Monday, June 24, 1974 and closed Friday, August 23, 1974.
3. The reservoir opened Monday, June 24, 1974 and Closed Monday, September 2, 1974.
4. Tennis lessons began Monday, June 24, 1974 and closed Friday, August 16, 1974.
5. Arts and Crafts were held every afternoon on all playgrounds. Monday, June 24,
1974 to August 14, 1974. Attendance records over the past three years are:
1972 1973 1974
Playgrounds 12,158 11,873 11,705
Pools 39,918 31,767 27,535
Reservoir 54,627 52,072 52,826
Tennis Lessons 2,891 2,504 1,862
Arts and Crafts 7,214 7,012 6,987
B. The playgrounds were opened for eight weeks. Swim tags sold numbered 11,249 for the
1974 season, a new record. Swim lessons at the Center Pool were given Monday through
Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Tennis lessons again, despite rainy days were most
popular as children and adults took advantage of the town sponsored FREE lessons. New
record - 16,599 tennis reservations were issued for use of. Lexington's courts. Night
tennis under lights at the center remains popular as reservations numbered 458. The
sign in program at the Center Courts was used again in 1974. Arts and crafts, always
popular with the children dropped due to inclement weather.
C. Attendance figures at the playground were:
Adams 1,354 Parker 1,682
Harrington 1,257 Franklin 1,532
Center 1,619 Bridge 1,120
Hastings 1,786 Estabrook 1,355
Total 11,705
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RECREATION COMMITTEE
Summer Program (Continued)
D. Summer Soccer League, Co -Ed - 3rd grade through college
1. Monday through Friday, 6:00 p.m. to completion.
2. All contests held at Adams, Center, Muzzey, Diamond Jr. High and Lincoln Street.
3. Attendance 1230 (1200 boys & 30 girls) - average per evening, 120.
E. Special children's program at Bridge School- Two classes -1) five to eleven years
of age; 2) twelve years and over. Daily activities were swimming in the "Old Res,"
arts and crafts, singing, field trips, bowling, marching, sightseeing, nature walks,
story telling, playground and outdoor games, etc.
The Program:
1. Eight weeks, Monday, June 24,1974 - Friday, August 16, 1974.
2. Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Bridge School.
3. Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 12 noon - swimming in "Old Res."
4. Monday through Friday, 12:00 noon - 12:30 lunch.
5. Monday through Friday, 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Bridge School
Attendance 23 - (11 and 12) 21 average daily.
Autumn Program
NEW
A. Girls and Boys (Co -ed) third, fourth, fifth and sixth grade soccer program.
1. Saturday mornings, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., September 14, 1974 through November 23,
1974.
2. All matches at Lincoln Street area.
3. Attendance 1787 - average per Saturday 223, for eight Saturdays.
Autumn, Winter and Spring Programs
A. Ladies exercise class
1. Tuesday and Thursday evenings 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., September 25, 1973 through
May 16, 1974.
2. High school gymnasium and field house.
3. Activities - gymnastics, running in the field house, basketball, and exercise to
music toward improving mascular fitness, the figure and coordination.
4. Attendance 4023 and average of 77 for 52 sessions.
B. Mens' exercise class
1. Monday and Wednesday evenings, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., October 10, 1973 to April
10, 1974.
2. High school gymnasium and field house.
3. Activities - basketball, track, calisthenics, weights, volleyball, etc.
4. Attendance 2706 and average of 64 for 42 sessions.
C. Badminton (adults) Co -ed
1. Monday and Thursday evenings, 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., October 1, 1973 to May 9,
1974.
2. Muzzey junior high gymnasium.
3. This program is for adults 16 years of age and over who are residents of Lexington.
4. Attendance 943 - average 19 per session for 50 sessions.
D. Chess Program - all citizens - all ages - Co -ed.
1. Friday evening 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. January 4, 1974 - December 27, 1974.
2. All matches held in Estabrook Hall, Cary Memorial Building.
3. Attendance 1077 - average per Friday 21 for 51 Fridays.
Winter Programs
The following programs were held on 16 Saturday mornings from 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.
beginning December 1, 1973 and ending April 6, 1974. Featured in all sessions were:
volleyball, rope climbing, modern dancing, stunts, group games, mat exercises, running,
parallel bars, basketball, tumbling, gymnastics, punch ball, etc.
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Winter Program (Continued)
A. Fifth and sixth grade girls gym class.
1. Muzzey Junior High Gymnasium.
2. Attendance - 971- average 60 per class.
B. Fifth and sixth grade boys.
1. High school gymnasium and field house.
2. Attendance 1027 - average of 64 per class.
C. Intermediate girls - 7 -8 -9th grade gym class.
1. Muzzey Junior High Gymnasium and high school field house.
2. Attendance 491 - average of 31 per class.
D. Intermediate boys - 7-8 -9th grade gym class.
1. Diamond Junior High Gymnasium.
2. Attendance 839- average 52 per class.
E. Special children's program.
1. Saturday mornings, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., December 1, 1973 through April 6, 1974.
2. Franklin School gymnasium , Hayden swimming pool 12 noon - 1:00 p.m. at conclusion
of program at Franklin.
3. Activities - bowling, basketball, coasting and sledding (when snow is on the
ground), nature walks (weather permitting), square dancing, etc.
4. Attendance 134 average of 8 per class.
F. Children
1. Small Tot Program - boys and girls - 4 and 5 years of age.
2. Saturday mornings - 4 year olds - 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., 5 year olds - 10:45 a.m.
to 11:45 a.m.
3. All sessions held in Estabrook Hall, Cary Memorial Building.
4. Attendance 1481 - average of 92 per Saturday.
G. Adults and children
1. Outdoor skating areas - weather permitting.
2. Adams, Fiske, Harrington, Center (all purpose area), Hastings, Kinneen, Lexington
Reservoir, Liberty Heights, Franklin, Willards Woods.
Facilities
A. Playgrounds
1. East (Adams) - one junior baseball diamond, one senior baseball diamond,two hard-
top tennis courts, one outdoor basketball area (hard -top) also used for all
purposes, playground equipment, horse shoe pits, limited use of indoor facilities
of Adams School, one large ice skating area also lighted for evening skating.
2. Harrington - three junior baseball diamonds, playground equipment and horse shoe
pits, outdoor basketball court, limited use of indoor facilities of Harrington
School, one new all purpose hard -top play area.
3. Center - (including enclosed diamond), equipment building, three senior baseball
diamonds, four junior diamonds, one football field with stands, one track with
field events area, ten hard -top tennis courts, two practice tennis courts, four
lighted tennis courts, playground equipment,sand box, horse shoe pits, and one
all purpose play area with lights for basketball,ice skating, one small tot lot
area, etc.
4. Bridge - two junior baseball diamonds, one basketball court, hard -top play area,
playground equipment, limited use of indoor facilities. Two rooms used in re-
tarded children's program.
5. Hastings - one junior baseball diamond, one basketball court, large open area,
playground equipment, limited use of indoor facilities.
6. North (Parker) - two hard -top tennis courts, one junior baseball diamond,hard -top
basketball court, hard top play area, limited use of Parker School indoor facili-
ties.
7. Franklin - one junior baseball diamond, one basketball court, playground equipment,
winter program for retarded children held in gymnasium and adjoining play areas
outdoors, one ice skating area. (Limited use of indoor facilities - summer
programs.)
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Facilities (Continued)
8. Estabrook - one junior baseball diamond, two basketball courts, playground equip-
ment, hard -top play area, limited use of indoor facilities - Summer Program.
B. Play Areas
1. Baskin -one baseball and football area (junior size) can also be used for other
activities, one hard -top basketball court.
2. Diamond Junior High - large athletic field, one major baseball diamond, one junior
baseball diamond, outdoor basketball facilities.
3. Fiske - two junior baseball diamonds, outdoor basketball court, hard -top play
areas, ice skating area, playground equipment.
4. Franklin - one junior baseball diamond, outdoor basketball court, ice skating area,
playground equipment.
5. Kinneen - small basketball area, junior baseball diamond, playground equipment,
ice skating area lighted for evening skating, one small tot lot area.
6. Rindge Avenue area - one baseball and football area (junior size) can also be used
for other activities, one outdoor hard -top basketball court, swings.
7. Sutherland (Liberty Heights) - one junior baseball diamond and football area, can
be used for other activities , one outdoor hard -top basketball court, one ice
skating area and one small tot lot area.
8. Poplar Street - one junior play area, swings.
9. Marvin Street - play area can be used for junior baseball and football,one out-
door basketball court, one outdoor skating area and one small tot area.
10. Laconia Street Play area - one all purpose neighborhood play lot.
11. Estabrook- one junior size baseball diamond, playground equipment, 2 basketball
courts.
12. Lincoln Street- one junior size baseball diamond. Can be used for other activi-
ties, other areas used for soccer.
13. Freemont Street - one junior play area.
14. Oxford Street - one junior play area.
15. Garfield Street - one senior play area. NEW - one small tot play area.
16. Eldred Street - one junior play area and one small tot play area.
C. Municipal swimming pool (wire fence enclosure)
1. One large 35' x 75' pool - 3' at shallow end and 8 1/2' at deep end.
2. One small 35' x 35' pool - 0 to 2 1/2' deep.
3. One instructional pool - 60' x 40' - 3' to 4' deep.
4. Two locker buildings - one for girls and one for boys.
D. Lexington Reservoir
1. Eight acres of water, beach, and wooded areas and picnic tables.
2. Temporary portable toilet facilities.
E. Picnic Area
1. Willards Woods- entry road, parking area, three fireplaces, reservations by
permit only, fire laws to be observed, five tables.
F. Ice skating areas
1. Center- one area (all purpose area), lighted for evening skating.
2. East (Adams) - one large area divided by board partition to separate hockey
players from free skaters, lighted for evening skating.
3. Franklin - one area.
4. Fiske - one area.
5. Harrington - one area.
6. Marvin - one area.
7. Kinneen - one large area divided by board partition to separate hockey players
from free skaters, lighted for evening skaters.
8. Reservoir - main body plus small area, lighted for evening skating.
9. Sutherland (Liberty Heights) - one area.
10. Willards Woods - one area.
G. Horse back riding areas.
1. Hennessey land.
2. Willards Woods.
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Facilities (Continued)
H. Indoor
1. Senior high school field house and gymnasium, Muzzey Junior High, Diamond Junior
High and Franklin School gymnasium with permission of the Lexington School
Committee.
2. Rooms for various meetings - by permission of the Lexington Board of Selectmen
and Police Department.
Daniel P. Busa, Chairman
Richard M. Wertheim Patricia Swanson
Vincent Hayes James Dhimos
Benedict W. Bertini, Director
Paul E. Mazerall, Ex- Officio
CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Board of Trustees
Selectmen
Fred C. Bailey, President
Sanborn C. Brown, Vice President
Margery M. Battin
Alfred S. Busa
Allan F. Kenney
School Committee
Jane Berchtold
*Jacqueline Davison
Robert Rotberg
Patricia Swanson
George P. Wadsworth
John Currier - Student Member
Settled Ministers
*Rev. R. Reinhold Abele - Pilgrim Congregational Church
Rev. Herbert R. Adams - Follen Community Church
Rev. Dr. Allen Broyles - Lexington United Methodist Church
Rev. Henry H. Clark - Hancock United Church of Christ
*Rev. Harold T. Handley - Church of Our Redeemer
Rev. Msgr. John P. Keilty - St. Brigid's Church
Rev. Martin U. McCabe - Sacred Heart Church
Rev. Gordon MacDonald - Grace Chapel
Rev. Bill Mclninch - Church of Christ
Rabbi Joel Meyers - Temple Emunah
Rev. Theodore Stylianopoulos - St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Rev. Donald A. Wells - Trinity Covenant Church
Rabbi Cary David Yales - Temple Isaiah
Rev. Robert Zoerheide - First Parish Church
Elizabeth H. Clarke
Irving H. Mabee
Theodore Mairson
*Executive Committee
Advisory Committee
Ann Wallace
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Mildred B. Marek
Ruth Morey
Shirley Stolz, Chairman
Cary Memorial Library
Report of the Treasurer -- 1974
Balance on hand January 1, 1974
Main Library
East Lexington Branch
Receipts
Fines, etc., Main Library
Fines, etc., Branch
Copying Service
$11,338.10
776.80
279.34
Total
Expenditures
Books, Main Library $ 9,563.19
Books, East Lexington Branch 1,454.79
Dues 300.25
Copying Service 165.08
Professional Improvement 761.32
Exhibits 184.28
Miscellaneous 270.06
Uniform Rental Service 145.20
Recruitment 11.48
Architectural Services 507.50
Children's Room Summer Program 147.75
Restoration Lexington Room Paintings 1,000.00
$ 4,819.21
1,365.22
$ 6,184.43
12,394.24
$18,578.67
14,510.90
Balance on hand June 30, 1974 $ 4,067.77
The June 30, 1974, indicated balance is on deposit at the
County Bank.
General Investment Account
Balance on hand January 1, 1974
Income from Investments
Balance on hand June 30, 1974 Lexington Savings
$ 3,208.50
1,673.65
$ 4,882.15
NOTE: This is a six -month report. Next year's Annual Report will
be for the period July 1, 1974, through June 30, 1975.
The General Investment Account is divided as follows:
General Fund
Alice Cary Fund
Jane Phinney Fund
Goodwin Musical Fund
Laura M. Brigham Fund
War Parents Memorial Fund
Sarah E. Raymond Fund
Walter W. Sarano Fund
East Lexington Branch Fund
Sue Medeiros Fund
Lewis L. Hoyt Fund
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$2,821.64
340.21
34.50
126.50
356.50
207.00
230.00
34.50
574.67
70.47
86.16
$4,882.15
CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Investments
Year of Rate of
Description Maturity Income Value Income
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. 1st Mtg. 1974 38 1,000.00 $ 15.00
New York Power & Light Co. 1st Mtg. 1975 2 3/4% 1,000.00 13.75
Lexington Savings Bank 5 1/4% 1,100.00 29.48
Lexington Savings Bank 5 1/4% 4,882.15 90.17
Narragansett Electric Co. 1st Mtg. 1974 38 1,000.00 15.00
Leader Federal Savings & Loan 5 1/4% 1,000.00 40.34
Shawmut Association, Inc. 205 Shares 6,068.75 288.75
Northern Pacific R.R. Prior Lien 1997 4% 4,000.00 80.00
Southern Pacific R.R. 1986 2 7/8% 4,000.00 57.48
First National City Corp. 936. Shares 6,464.25 355.68
First National Boston Corp. 574 Shares 6,496.06 464.94
State St. Boston Financial Corp. 61 Shares 1,444.90 73.20
Gulf Oil Corporation 128 Shares 3,040.04 96.00
Lexington Savings Bank Special Notice 5 3/4% 1,885.00 53.86
$43,381.15 $1,673.65
Robert C. Hilton, Treasurer
Funds
Principal
General $17,037.65
Leroy and Geneva Brown 4,000.00
Beals 1,100.00
Maria Cary 400.00
Book Purchase 1,000.00
Alice Butler Cary 2,958.50
Jane Phinney 300.00
Goodwin Musical 1,100.00
Laura M. Brigham 3,100.00
George W. Sarano 300.00
War Parents Book Memorial 1,800.00
Nelson W. Jenney 2,000.00
Pauline Burbank Pierce 1,000.00
Caira Robbins 300.00
Wellington Library 1,100.00
Emma Ostrom Nichols 1,000.00
Sarah Elizabeth Raymond 2,000.00
Abbie C. Smith 1,000.00
Lewis L. Hoyt 1,000.00
Sue Medeiros 885.00
$43,381.15
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DPW Engineering
In accordance with Article XXII, Section 1, of the by -laws of the Town of Lexington, I submit herewith
the annual report covering the work of the public works department during the year 1974. Since part A is a
narrative report, part B will be almost entirely devoted to statistics.
The following table shows comparison of employee personnel as of December 31st over the past five years:
1970 1971 1972 1973 1974
Administration 3 3 8 8
Clerical 7 7 6 7
Park Department & Shade Tree 24 24 23 23
Custodians 4 3 3 3
Public Works Department 48 47 44 48
86 84 84 89
Director's Office - - - - 2
Operations - - - 82
Planning /Administration - - - - 14
Engineering - - 14
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Garbage Collection
A new contract was awarded this year for the collection of garbage. Stanley Roketenetz, Incorporated
was awarded a three year contract as a result of his low submitted three year total bid in the amount of
$252,000.00. S.C.A., Services, Incorporated was the only other bidder, whose three year total bid was in
the amount of $315,000.00.
Snow Removal
There are two basic costs of snow removal.
First, there are the costs which can be directly attributed to each storm such as snow plowing, side-
walk plowing, removal of snow from business areas, churches, schools, etc., and the salting and sanding that
is done directly before, during and after the storm. All these costs are lumped together and referred to as
the cost of a particular storm.
Secondly, there are the many other costs which occur during the year such as sanding and salting in ice
storms, quick freezes which require sanding, our weather service which is invaluable, the purchase of equip-
ment such as chains, plows, plow blades, bolts, etc. Many of these latter expenditures occur during the
summer months. We prepare for the winter many months before it arrives.
The department of public works has approximately 80 town men working and 50 pieces of town equipment.
In addition, 38 pieces of hired equipment are available for each storm.
The accompanying tables indicate the days and the amounts that snow was recorded and the cost breakdown
for each storm:
Jan. 2- 0.4" Feb. 2- 11.7" Mar. 9- trace April 9- 1.1" Nov. 21- 0.2" Dec. 3- trace
3- 1.3" 3- .1" 10- trace 10- 2.2" 22- 0.2" 14- trace
4- 0.3" 6- .3" 16- trace 3.3" 25- 1.9" 16- trace
9- 7.6" 7- 3.5" 17- trace 26- 2.4" 22- .5"
10- 4.1" 8- trace 18- trace 29- trace 23- trace
11- 1.0" 11- .1" 19- 0.6" 4.7" 24- .2"
16- 2.2" 17- 1.5" 21- 1.0" 25- 4.3"
18- .6" 19- trace 27- trace 26- trace
19- .6" 23- trace 29- trace 30- trace
18.1" 25- trace 30- 0.4" 31- 1.6"
17.2" 2.0" 6.6"
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Cost of Snow Removal Operations
Inches
Storm of Plowing Misc.Sand
Date Number Snow Plowing Lifting Walks Repairs Total
Jan. 9 #1 7.6" $10,838.60 $ 407.76 $652.65 $ 766.28 $12,665.29
Jan. 10 -11 #2 5.1" 10,121.72 6,317.51 481.06 2,505.07 19,425.36
Jan. 16 -19 #3 3.4" 5,780.66 890.43 391.50 4,308.29 11,370.88
Feb. 2 -6 #4 12.1" 12,074.98 2,723.66 447.68 1,427.26 16,672.58
Feb. 7 -17 #5 5.1" 10,067.74 4,702.39 937.04 4,309.36 20,016.53
Dec. 25 #6 4.3" 8,264.66 -- 263.40 3,012.91 11,540.97
$57,148.36 $15,041.75 $3,173.33 $16,329.27 $91,691.61
Cost of Major Storms
Inches Town Labor Cost,
Storm of Hired Town Employees Repairs to
Date Number Snow Equipment Equipment Wages Equipment Total
Jan. 9 #1 7.6" $ 7,151.15 $ 915.00 $ 3,946.71 $ 652.43 $12,665.29
Jan. 10 -11 #2 5.1" 9,240.52 1,324.00 7,716.26 1,144.58 19,425.36
Jan. 16 -19 #3 3.4" 3,566.98 1,455.50 4,649.07 1,699.33 11,370.88
Feb. 2 -6 #4 12.1" 11,216.69 1,574.50 2,792.19 1,089.20 16,672.58
Feb. 7 -17 #5 5.1" 8,778.49 2,110.40 5,386.62 3,741.02 20,016.53
Dec. 25 #6 4.3" 5,364.00 824.00 4,177.65 1,175.32 11,540.97
$45,317.83 $8,203.40 $28,668.50 $ 9,501.88 $91,691.61
Cost of sand purchased - 6,926.47 tons
Cost of salt purchased - 1,912.73 tons
Cost of weather services
Cost of tools & equipment purchased - loam, fertilizer,
& materials.
Cost of foul weather gear & meals
Chains, plow parts & cutting edges
Total snow removal cost -
$14,724.22
26,977.53
580.00
13,006.96
2,739.15
17,985.30
$76,013.16
76,013.16
$167,704.77
Street Lighting
During the year 1974 the following street lights were removed and new installations were installed:
Removals New Installations
12 - 1000 Lumen incandescent
25 - 3500 Lumen mercury vapor
21 - 7000 Lumen mercury vapor
1 - 11,000 Lumen mercury vapor
2 - 20,000 Lumen mercury vapor
The following is a schedule of current lamps in service as of December 31, 1974:
1278 - 1000 Lumen incandescent
57 - 2500 Lumen incandescent
1156 - 3500 Lumen mercury vapor
4 - 6000 Lumen incandescent
119 - 7000 Lumen mercury vapor
3 - 10,000 Lumen incandescent
385 - 11,000 Lumen mercury vapor
56 - 20,000 Lumen mercury vapor
5 - 35,000 Lumen mercury vapor
Total - 3063
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Traffic Regulation and Control
The breakdown in this budget includes: making and installing all kinds of traffic signs, maintenance
of existing traffic lights and installation of new lights, painting street lines, crosswalks and other traf-
fic control markings. The approximate number of linear footage painted is shown below and includes all mu-
nicipal parking lots lining.
Center lines 219,322 ft. Stop lines 1,305 ft.
Crosswalks 11,036 ft. Parking line 12,217 ft.
Curbing 4,140 ft. Bus stops 6
Parking tees 173 Street signs 64
Traffic Regulation Signs 236 Signs for other purposes 75
Chapter 90 Maintenance
A contract was awarded to Warren Brothers Company for resurfacing 2,100 feet of Pleasant Street which
was accomplished with Chapter 90 funds.
Street ResurfacinR
Contractor - Warren Brothers Company - amount of contract - $52,254.74
Location Length Location Length
Ash Street 386 ft. Third Street 180 ft.
Centre Street 322 ft. Ward Street 1,072 ft.
Dane Road 1,100 ft. Webb Street 1,465 ft.
Foster Road 890 ft. Woburn Street 331 ft.
Leonard Road 507 ft. Young Street 1,030 ft.
Total - 7,283 ft.
Pavement Maintenance
Streets sealed by Town forces
Location Length Location Length
Allen Street 417 ft. Fallen Road 2,799 ft.
Concord Avenue 3,266 ft. Grant Street 3,960 ft.
Dawes Road 1,039 ft. Stedman Road 616 ft.
Total - 12,097 ft.
Drain Cleaning
In 1974 there were 4,399 catch basins cleaned.
Curbing - Town Labor and Equipment
Location
#70 Bedford Street
Length
65 ft.
Road Machinery
The following equipment was purchased during 1974:
2 - 35,000 pound GVW dump trucks with sanders
2 - 3/4 ton four -wheel drive pickup trucks with plows
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1 - 2 yard front end loader
1 - 35,000 lb. GVW dump truck
1 - 10,000 ib. GVW utility truck
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Water Division - General Information
Range of static pressure in mains
Length of pipe in streets
Number of services
Number of hydrants
Total water consumption in 1974
Average daily consumption in 1974
Average daily consumption in 1974 per capita
Cost of water per year
55 -130 pounds
150.38 miles
8853
1408
1,465,643.000 gals
4,015,500 gals
126 gals
$ 351,754.32
Extent of Distributing System - December 31, 1974
Size of Pipe Length in Feet
4"
6"
8"
10"
Location
15,717
338,362
223,451
22,890
Size of Pipe
Hydrant Installation
Hydrants in service January 1, 1974
Hydrants installed in 1974
12"
16"
24"
1401
7
Hydrants in service December 31, 1974 1408
Broken Mains
Size Location
Emerson Road @ Maple Street
Emerson Road @ Maureen Road
Laconia Street @ Young Street
Mass. Avenue by Town Office Bldg.
Balfour Street
Bedford Street
Estabrook Road
Fessenden Way
Forest Street
Lawrence Lane
Meriam Street
8" Meriam Street near #99
8" Pleasant Street
6" Robinson Road
12" Russell Street
6" Spring Street
6" Summit Road
8" Summit Road near 1/4
8" Suzanne Road
6" Tarbell Avenue
8" Ward Street
6" York Street
Water Construction - Town Labor and Equipment
Location
Lawn Avenue
Highland Avenue
Washington Street
Eliot Road
Size
Length
Length in Feet
152,241
27,253
14,084
Total 793,998 ft.
6" 500 ft.
12" 402 ft. (replaces 4 ")
8" 259 ft. ( " " )
8" 2000 ft. ( " 6 ")
3161 ft.
Sewer Division - General Information
Lexington is part of the North Metropolitan Sewerage District.
Total length of
Total length of
Total number of
Number of sewer
Number of sewer
Amount expended
trunk line sewers
street line sewers
house connections
services installed
services repaired
for maintenance
49
32.00 miles
100.01 miles
7107
165
12
$ 34,276.24
Size
6"
12"
8"
8"
8"
6"
6"
8"
6"
6"
8"
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Sewer Maintenance
Pumping Stations - The small pumping stations at Byron Avenue, Constitution Road, North Street, Worthen
Road, Marshall Road, Hayden Avenue and Concord Avenue were checked daily as part of our preventive mainte-
nance program. The Constitution Road pumping station had a major overhaul this year. The Brook Street pump-
ing station was checked daily and a complete new control system was installed. The Town of Bedford has com-
pleted their own sewer system and is now by- passing our system and is no longer dumping into our main pump-
ing station.
Routine Cleaning of Mains - Approximately 45 miles of sewer mains were cleaned of sand, silt, gravel,
roots and debris during the year.
Cemetery Division
Munroe Cemetery - There were fourteen interments for the year. Seven cement foundations, for head-
stones, were approved and the headstones were set. One lot was placed under perpetual care.
Westview Cemetery - There were one hundred sixty interments. One hundred fifty -four lots were sold in
addition to six single graves. One hundred fifty -five deeds for lots paid in full were issued. One hundred
thirteen cement foundations for flush markers were approved and the markers were set.
The following funds were collected and forwarded to the Town Collector:
Munroe Cemetery
Annual care $ 31.50 Foundations $ 76.50
Perpetual Care 100.00 Saturday burial charge 50.00
Interments 321.00 Tent 15.00
Green & lowering device 54.00 Miscellaneous 10.20
Total - $658.20
Westview Cemetery
Sale of lots $11,661.00 Foundations $1,056.50
Sale of single graves 162.00 Tent 75.00
Perpetual care 13,027.00 Saturday burial charge 575.00
Interments 4,719.00 Miscellaneous 179.25
Green & lowering device 816.00
Location
Springdale Road
Pitcairn Place
Total - $32,270.75
Engineering
Street Construction - At No Cost to Town
Length
Drainage Length Size
920 ft. 486 ft. 12"
220 ft. 21"
273 ft. 30"
400 ft. 325 ft. 12"
Total 1320 ft. Total 1304 ft.
(0.25 miles) (0.25 miles)
Water Construction - At No Cost to Town
Location Length Size Hydrants
Springdale Road 990 ft. 8" 2
Pitcairn Place 380 ft. 8" 1
Total 1370 ft.
(0.26 miles)
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Sewer Construction - At No Cost to Town
Location
Springdale Road
Length Size
1225 ft.
(0.23 miles)
Recreation Construction
8"
Contractor - Po -Mar Contracting, Inc. Amount - $35,344.79
Location - "Old Res" Recreation Area (Site Construction)
Contractor - George Brox, Inc.
Location - Center Playground, Valley Road & Adams School
(Tennis Court Resurfacing & Reconstruction)
Amount - $19,493.32
Sewer Construction
Interceptor Sewer, Lateral Sewer, Drain and Pumping Station
Contractor - Antonellis & Curley, Inc. - Amount - $139,187.67
Location
Length Size Sewer Length Size Drain
Blossom Street - interceptor 677 ft. 8"
Lawn Avenue 481 ft. 8"
Blossom Street 1386 ft. 8"
Pleasant Street 94 ft. 8"
Hayes Lane 153 ft. 8"
Davis Road 134 ft. 8"
Green Lane 76 ft. 8"
Summer Street 171 ft. 8"
Constitution Road @ Pumping Station 24 ft. 8"
Concord Avenue 898 ft. 8" 358 ft.
4096 ft. 358 ft.
(0.78 miles) (0.07 miles)
Lateral Sewer and Drain
Contractor - Grandview Contracting, Inc. - Amount - $209,863.94
Location
Wingate Road
Sunny Knoll Terrace
Fourth Street
Young Street
Rumford Road
Woburn Street
Woburn Street Extension
Lowell Street
Lowell Street (Easement)
Rolfe Road (Easement)
Laconia Street
12"
Length Size Sewer Length Size Drain
420 ft. 8"
360 ft. 8"
190 ft. 8"
254 ft. 8"
1405 ft. 8"
645 ft. 8"
181 ft. 8"
522 ft. 8"
571 ft. 8"
343 ft. 8"
1818 ft.
6709 ft.
(1.27 miles)
51
8"
555 ft. 24"
203 ft. 12"
197 ft. 18"
185 ft. 12"
1140 ft.
(0.22 miles)
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Lateral Sewers
Contractor - Grandview Contracting, Inc. - Amount - $130,353.68
Location
Length Size
Westwood Road 281 ft. 8"
Mill Brook Road 590 ft. 8"
Brent Road 595 ft. 8"
Emerson Road 840 ft. 8"
Suzanne Road 1906 ft. 8"
Concord Avenue 649 ft. 8"
4861 ft.
(0.92 miles)
Trunk and Lateral Sewers
Contractor - Somerset Paving Corporation - Amount - $124,399.86
Location
Length Size
Wyman Road Trunk 884 ft. 8"
Wyman Road 2083 ft. 8"
Lincoln Street 1603 ft. 8"
4570 ft.
(0.86 miles)
Contractor - Crognale Construction Company, Inc. - Amount $321,015.00
Contract seventy percent completed.
Street, Sidewalk, Drain and Sewer Construction
Contractor - Starrett Paving Corporation - Amount - $88,531.75
Road Sidewalk Size Size
Location Length Length Length Drain Length Sewer
Fern Street 65 ft. 10 ft. 12"
Waltham Street 1100 ft.
Brookside Avenue 600 ft.
Mohawk Drive (easement) 260 ft. 12" 260 ft. 8"
Holland Street 300 ft. 119 ft. 12" 187 ft. 8"
Grassland Street 970 ft. 950 ft. 62 ft. 24"
324 ft. 18"
420 ft. 12"
82 ft. 8"
1270 ft. 2715 ft. 1277 ft.
(0.24 miles) (0.51 miles) (0.24 miles)
Chapter 90 - Road Construction
Contractor - Cetrone Comps Corporation - Amount - $231,507.50
Location
447 ft.
(0.09 miles)
Length Drainage Length Size
East Street 3085 ft.
(Lowell St. to Grant St.)
3085 ft.
(0.58 miles)
260 ft. 12"
15 ft. 18"
10 ft. 36"
285 ft.
(0.05 miles)
Chapter 90 Construction - Traffic Signals
Contractor - New England Traffic Signals, Incorporated - Amount - $14,770.00
Location - East Street and Lowell Street
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Board of Appeals
The Lexington Board of Appeals scheduled 82 hearings during the year 1974. Following
is a listing of these hearings and decisions rendered in each case.
1. Peter Sokow - variance to establish lot 91 at intersection of Valleyfield Street and
Grassland Street as a legal building lot. GRANTED subject to certain conditions.
2. Mary J. Walsh Realty Trust, Thomas R. Walsh and James N. Walsh, Trustees, (Fairlawn
Nursing Home) - special permit under section 25.22 to build an addition to Fairlawn
Nursing Home at 265 Lowell Street. GRANTED subject to certain conditions.
3. Arthur F. Douglass and John B. Douglass - finding and determination and site plan
review for special permit under section 13 to construct an office building on lot #7
Militia Drive and a variance of the minimum parking requirements. GRANTED subject to
certain conditions.
4. Helen M. Millican - special permit to continue swimming instructions at 90 Hancock
Street. WITHDRAWN by petitioner after the hearing.
5. Fourteen Muzzey Realty Trust, John Reichheld and Robert W. Crooke - variance of build-
ing by -laws, article XI, section 2, to construct a one -story addition at 14 Muzzey
Street of third class instead of second -class construction to be used as part of a
dental office. GRANTED subject to certain conditions.
6. Adriaan E. Schrauwen - variance from section 27 to allow for insufficient side yards
and front yard at 17 Green Lane. GRANTED.
7. Lexington Chalet Inc., Richard S. Kraska - special permit to replace sign at Chalet
Motor Lodge, 440 Bedford Street. GRANTED subject to certain conditions.
8. Curtin Realty Trust - special permit (section 30.3) to add a second floor to an exist-
ing non - conforming building located at 428 Marrett Road to be used for offices. Also
a variance from zoning by -law to allow fewer parking spaces and a variance from build-
ing by -law to allow for an external second exit. GRANTED subject to certain conditions.
9. Corazzini Bros. by Richard R. Corazzini - special permit for retail sale of nursery
products at 7 Blossom Street. GRANTED subject to certain conditions.
10. Wilson Farm, Inc. - special permit to continue to operate a roadside stand at 10
Pleasant Street. GRANTED subject to certain conditions.
11. Raytheon Company - special permit to continue for five years the use of premises at
16 Hazel Road as the site of microwave transmitting equipment, including a long -range
calibration unit. GRANTED until March 30, 1979.
12. Trustees of Hartwell Lexington Trust (Cabot, Cabot and Forbes) - variance from build-
ing by -law (article 10), to permit construction and use of an addition to existing
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building at 32 Hartwell Ave. with a larger open area between firewalls then set forth
in the law. The plans are for the addition to Northern Area Office Hewlett Packard
Eastern Sales Region. GRANTED subject to certain conditions.
13. Russell Square Condominiums - (F. William Smith's property at 1505 Mass. Ave. and
15 Woburn St.) - finding and determination and site plan review under section 13 for
special permit for garden apartments under section 25.12 and also certain variances
from zoning and building by -laws. GRANTED subject to certain conditions.
14. Charles J. and Sheila A. Copelotti - variance of zoning by -law, section 27, to con-
struct a porch at 30 Pearl Street with insufficient front yard setback. GRANTED
subject to certain conditions.
15. Nicole M. DiMarzo - variance of zoning by -law, section 25.52, to allow parking of
motor vehicles at rear of 365 Waltham Street in RS district. DENIED.
16. Antonio and Lucy DeVito - variance for issuance of a building permit to erect a
single family dwelling at 80 Valleyfield Street. DENIED.
17. Martin Bernard, trustee of Burlington Arcade Associates - (special permit) to confirm
under article XXIX of general by -laws of town of Lexington the action taken by peti-
tioner in moving soil from Lexington to Burlington portion of its land at 43 Middlesex
Turnpike in connection with petitioner's construction of Burlington Arcade Shopping
Mall and to authorize without further relocation of soil from Lexington to Burlington
future grading of the site. WITHDRAWN by the petitioner.
18. Harold R. and Helen M. Millican - special permit to operate a private school for
instruction and study of swimming, pursuant to section 12.2 of zoning by -laws, in
private swimming pool enclosure in rear of property at 90 Hancock Street during
certain months and times. GRANTED subject to certain conditions.
19. Yu-Chi Ho and Sophia Ho - variance of zoning by -law to build an addition to an exist-
ing house at 351 Emerson Road with insufficient side yard. GRANTED.
20. 0. G. Isaacs - special permit under section 25.94 of zoning by -law to build a tempor-
ary structure for building a boat at 18 Fair Oaks Drive. GRANTED subject to certain
conditions.
21. Ida G. Krebs for Krebs School Foundation Inc. - special permit under section 25.21 of
zoning by -law to construct a new facility at 453 Concord Avenue to be used as a gymna-
sium and classroom facility, to accommodate existing school population and to increase
it up to a maximum number of 132 students. GRANTED subject to certain conditions.
22. Robert S. Graves - variance from zoning by -law to allow for temporary parking of not
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more than ten motor vehicles at rear of 388 Concord Avenue, owned by Barbara J. and
George W. Forten. GRANTED subject to certain conditions.
23. Nicholas A. Cannalonga, Trustee for Wagon Wheel Realty Trust - special permit under
section 25.31 to erect and maintain a greenhouse attached to side of existing building
at 927 Waltham Street. GRANTED subject to certain conditions.
24. Rosina Busa for Sun Valley Farms - special permit to build a greenhouse showroom ex-
tension (26' x 48' x 11') to existing farm stand at 52 Lowell Street for display of
nursery plants grown on the farm. DENIED.
25. Constantine J. and Nancy EJiades - variance from zoning by -law to establish as two
legal building lots, lots 8 and 9, 88 Winter Street, each lot having adequate front-
age and area according to plan dated May 19, 1927, which created them, but plan was
not recorded until November 14, 1929, when zoning requirements had been increased.
DENIED.
26. SMM Realty Corp. - finding and determination and site plan review pursuant to section
13 for special permit to construct two multi - purpose office buildings on westerly side
of Forbes Road, parking areas, drives and other improvements and certain variances
from the building and zoning by -laws. GRANTED subject to certain conditions.
27. Ernest F. Stokes - variance under section 27 to construct a swimming pool at 44 Circle
Road with insufficient rear yard. GRANTED.
28. Lexington Minute -Men, Inc. - special permit, sections 25.22 and 25.24, to use premises
at 1314 Massachusetts Avenue for a museum and place for members meetings and committee
meetings. GRANTED subject to certain conditions.
29. Edward E. and Nonie L. Ward - variances from section 27 to maintain existing house at
34 Woodcliffe Road with insufficient setback and to construct a one -car garage with
insufficient side yard. GRANTED that the garage may have the same frontage as house.
30. Village Development Corporation, Louis Stoico, President - special permit for a PUD,
Planned Unit Development, under section 33. Location of property: between 30 and
31 Sanderson Road to Dickens Road to 15 and 17 Bryant Road. GRANTED subject to
certain conditions.
31. The 115 Kendall Corporation and Tektronix, Inc. - site plan review and approval for a
special permit pursuant to section 13 for the proposed use of a building for office
and research and development at the corner of Hartwell Avenue and Bedford Street.
WITHDRAWN by petitioners.
32. James V. Cosgrove - special permit pursuant to section 25.33 to continue to operate
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a roadside stand at 307 Wood Street and sell Christmas trees and wreaths in season.
GRANTED subject to certain conditions.
33. Jean -Alain Dupon = special permit pursuant to section 25.69 to increase the seating
capacity at Restaurant LeBellecour, 10 Muzzey Street, additional seating to be
located at courtyard of the Mews Building. GRANTED subject to certain conditions.
34. Lexington Housing Realty Trust, Norman Ostroff - comprehensive permit to construct
44 low and /or moderate income housing units on 44 twenty -five foot lots on First and
Second Streets, which are off Young and Webb Streets, under G.L. Ch. 40B, sections
20, 21, 22, 23. DENIED.
35. William L. Shaw and Janice M. Hardy - variance of section 27 to maintain existing
dwelling at 6 Revere Street with insufficient side yard. GRANTED.
36. Scottish Rite Masonic Library and Museum Inc. - special permit to install signs for
identification, consisting of cast bronze letters on brick walls flanking entrance
gate on Marrett Road. GRANTED subject to certain conditions.
37. Robert T. Dunham, Robert T. Dunham Jr., Paul and Barbara F. Shea - variance from
sections 26 and 27 to allow for consolidation of 3 lots on Leonard Road into 2 lots
and to allow construction of single family residences on said 2 lots, said lots hav-
ing frontage on unaccepted section of Leonard Road. DENIED.
38. Martin Bernard, Trustee of Burlington Arcade Associates - variance from section 25 to
permit certain premises on Lowell Street to be used for a banking business with park-
ing for customers of the bank and the adjoining Burlington Arcade Shopping Center,
and to permit a road to the bank and to shopping center; and (special permit) to con-
firm under article XXIX of G.L. of Lexington the action previously taken by petitioner
in moving soil from Lexington portion to Burlington portion of petitioner's land in
connection with petitioner's construction of the shopping center. WITHDRAWN by
petitioner.
39. David F. and Judith A. Pippin - variance of section 27 to erect a garden tool and pool
building at 28 Eldred Street with insufficient side yard. GRANTED to allow a 7 ft.
side yard, no less.
40 W. R. Grace & Co. - site plan review under section 13 for special permit for an office
and research laboratory development at 55 Hayden Avenue and to proceed with site grad-
ing, etc. in anticipation of future building. GRANTED subject to certain conditions.
41 Lexington Regal Associates - special permit for a proposed motel and office building
development at 424 Bedford Street, opposite Eldred Street, and for a finding and
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determination under section 13 of zoning by -law. Petitioner is holder of an option
to lease the land involved from Bertram Robinson and Robert A. Nuger, holders of an
option to purchase the land involved from the owner. WITHDRAWN by petitioner.
42. Tektronix, Inc. - site plan review and approval for a special permit under section 13
for a building to be used as office, electronic equipment servicing, research and
development at the corner of Hartwell Avenue and Bedford Street. GRANTED subject to
certain conditions.
43. Edward A. Starr and Nona S. Starr - variance of section 27 to maintain an existing
dwelling at 18 Preston Road with insufficient front yard. GRANTED.
44. Grace F. Rowe and Rowe Chevrolet, Inc. - special permit to replace a sign at 33
Bedford Street. GRANTED.
45. Jeffrey Bromberg - special permit under section 25.69 to operate a restaurant at
1841 Massachusetts Avenue in the Giroux Building. GRANTED.
46. Lexington Historical Society - variance of section 27 to permit the Hancock - Clarke
House, when moved across the street to its original position at 36 Hancock Street to
have insufficient front yard. This will be in keeping with the location which it
occupied for nearly 200 years. GRANTED.
47. Rodney W. Poling, D.V.M. - variance of section 27 to erect and maintain a building
to be used as a hospital for the practice of veterinary medicine adjoining the dwell-
ing at 519 Lowell Street which is to be used for his residence and for a variance of
section 27 to maintain an existing dwelling at 519 Lowell Street which has insuffici-
ent side yard and front yard setback on Lowell Street. WITHDRAWN by petitioner.
48. Amory F. and K. Heinz Muehlmann - variance from section 27 to build an addition to an
existing house at 59 Outlook Drive with insufficient side yard. GRANTED.
49. Nancy P. Altman - variance of section 27 to maintain an existing dwelling at 10
Marshall Road which has insufficient side yard. GRANTED.
50. Mammola Brothers Realty Trust - (1) special permit pursuant to section 25.67 and
other applicable provisions of the zoning by -law, for the use of the property at
351 -353 Massachusetts Avenue as an electrical office and air conditioning showroom,
(2) special permit pursuant to section 25.69 and other applicable provisions of zon-
ing by -law for the use of the property at 351 -353 and 361 -363 Massachusetts Avenue
as a restaurant. (1) GRANTED, use of a portion of building as an electrical office
and air conditioning showroom. (2) DENIED, use of a portion as a restaurant.
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51. Lawrence Lucas, D.M.D. and Mary F. Lucas - variance from section 27 to subdivide lots
at 7 Bushnell Drive. DENIED.
52. Louis J. Cannizzo - special permit under section 25.31 to construct a commercial
greenhouse at 331 Concord Avenue. No retail sales will be made from this greenhouse.
No signs, advertising or special lighting is requested. GRANTED.
53. Lexington Mews, Amelia G. Samoylenko, Associate, on behalf of Stephen Minasian t/n
Flicks Art Cinema, lessee - special permit to erect a standing sign at 10 Muzzey
Street. DENIED, permission to erect another free standing sign, but GRANTED to
enlarge the present free standing sign.
54. Kitchen & Kutchin, Inc. - variance from area and dimensional requirements and site
plan review for a special permit under section 13 for construction and operation of
a building at the northeasterly corner of Hartwell Avenue and Hinchey Road to be used
for office and research and development. GRANTED subject to certain conditions.
55. Lexington Chalet Inc. - site plan review and finding and determination for special
permit under section 13 for an additional building at 440 Bedford Street. GRANTED
subject to certain conditions.
56. Richard H. Soule - special permit under section 2.5.21 to operate a training center
for carpenters at 16 Hancock Street. DENIED.
57. Tennis Club Guarantors Trust, Eldred L. Field and Walter Levison, Trustees - special
permit to present owners, their successors and assigns to make certain additions at
475 Bedford Street, all subject to existing conditions established by the board of
appeals on previous petitions of Lexington Indoor Tennis Club Corp. and /or The Middle-
sex Tennis & Swim Club and /or Thomas R. Aldrich, Jr. GRANTED.
58. Spring Street Trust - special permit by finding and determination and site plan review
for construction of an office building and parking structure on Lot 19 on Hayden Avenue;
and certain variances from section 27 for insufficient area, rear yard, and front yard
setbacks. WITHDRAWN.
59. Rodney W. Poling, D.V.M. - variance from section 25.69 to erect and maintain a build-
ing to be used as a hospital for the practice of veterinary medicine adjoining dwell-
ing at 519 Lowell Street which is to be used for his residence and for variance of
section 27 to maintain the existing dwelling with insufficient side yard and front
yard on Lowell Street; also for permission to subdivide the premises at 519 Lowell
Street in such a manner so as to create two legal building lots. DENIED.
60. William H. and Marilyn H. Hamilton, Trustees of Volunteer Associates Realty Trust -
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variance to permit construction of a single family dwelling on a lot of land which
has sufficient area but insufficient frontage on Concord Avenue located between
dwellings at 303 and 311 Concord Avenue and extending to the rear of property at said
311 Concord Avenue. GRANTED subject to a certain condition.
61. Justina Pestana - variance to divide existing lot located at corner of Bow Street and
10 Theresa Avenue from one lot into two lots in order to correct an erroneous consoli-
dation of said lots into a single lot at the time of land court registration. Neither
of said lots will have sufficient frontage or area as required under section 27.
GRANTED.
62. Margaret H. Merry - variance
Lane, which has insufficient
of section 27 to maintain existing dwelling at
setback. GRANTED.
26 Fairlawn
63. Michael J. and Jean F. Bailey - variance from section 27 to maintain an existing dwell-
ing at 7 Jackson Court and to re- establish as a legal building lot a portion of prem-
ises which were inadvertently reduced. GRANTED. No house shall be built on parcel 2.
64. Anthony R. Cataldo - renewal of special permit to process and sell fruits and vegetables
at premises located at Gold Ribbon Farms, 1265 Massachusetts Avenue. GRANTED subject
to certain conditions.
65. Irving H. and Martha B. Mabee - variance from section 27 to permit petitioners to div-
ide their lot numbered 5 Tavern Lane into 2 lots. GRANTED subject to certain conditions.
66. Kerrie Realty Trust, Theodore L. Freeman, Trustee - variance from section 27 to change
lot lines of Lot 10 (6 Pitcairn Place) and Lot 9 (7 Pitcairn Place). The overall
square footage for each lot would not change. GRANTED subject to certain conditions.
67. Lexington Gardens, Inc. - special permit under subsection 12.2 and 24.5 to continue
to store and sell in conjunction with the operation of a nursery at 93 Hancock Street
all of the supplementary items specified in subsection 24.5. GRANTED for 2 years
subject to certain conditions.
68. Thomas R. Russell and Effie Russell - variance to allow a continuation of the use of
an existing dwelling at 10 Barrett Road having insufficient sideyard. GRANTED.
69. Honeywell, Inc. - special permit to allow for the alteration of existing building at
3 Forbes Road by adding a canopy and constructing a loading dock. GRANTED.
70. Sun Valley Association - special permit under section 25.24 for approval to build 3
tennis courts at 14 Fairlawn Lane, land owned by Sun Valley Associates. GRANTED
subject to certain conditions.
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71. Auto Engineering, Inc., Kenneth J. Fullerton, President and Trustee of 436 Marrett
Road Trust - special permit pursuant to section 30.3 to enlarge a rear portion of
existing building by adding a second story and also to build a new two -story addi-
tion to existing building at 436 Marrett Road (sec. 25.53). GRANTED subject to
certain conditions.
72. Area Realty Trust, Edward H. Hinds, Trustee - special permit under section 25.23 of
the zoning by -law to permit the erection of an Incoming Mail Center to be owned and
operated by the U. S. Postal Service providing mail service to 9 postal offices in-
cluding Lexington to be located on a certain parcel of land shown on a plan entitled
"United States Postal Service, Northeast Region - Boston Area Facilities Office, Site
Study Plan I.M.C. Northwest Facility, Hayden Avenue, dated Sept. 25, 1974, and loca-
ted on the Northeasterly side of Hayden Avenue. The petitioner seeks as a condition
of the special permit that it be permitted to vary section 27 to provide an insuffici-
ent side yard. DENIED.
73. Spring Street Trust - finding and determination and for special permits under sec-
tions 13, 25.41, 25.42 and 25.84 to construct an office building with employees'
cafeteria, a covered parking area, and a deck parking area on Lot 19 Hayden Avenue.
Also variances from sections 17 and 25 to construct the building partly in an RO
district; and from section 27 to reduce certain dimensional requirements. DENIED.
74. Robert E. Doran - special permit under sections 25.33, 25.34 and 24.5 to continue
the operation of a roadside stand for the sale of flowers, plants and other nursery
and farm goods on the premises located at 150 East Street and also the sale of
Christmas trees, wreaths, etc. in the appropriate season. GRANTED for two years.
75. Richard A. Maguire - variance from section 27 to build a garage to be attached to
an existing house at 33 Columbus Street with insufficient setback. GRANTED.
76. Highland Farm, Robert A. Modoono - special permit to continue to operate a stand for
the sale of evergreens, shrubs, various other plants including annuals, perennials,
indoor house plants and flowers and garden supplies on lot abutting 192 Woburn Street;
also to sell Christmas trees, wreaths, etc. in the appropriate season. GRANTED for
2 years.
77. Albert R. Piantedosi - variance to allow for temporary parking of not more than 25
motor vehicles at 443 Lincoln Street. GRANTED for two years.
78. Lexington Housing Authority - variances from the provisions of section 27, and other
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applicable provisions of zoning by -law, to allow for the construction of three single
family dwellings on lots numbered 314 - 315 -316, 317 - 318 -319 and 320 -321 -322 Wood Street
opposite Wildwood Road. The LHA is in the process of acquiring title to said tax
title lots from the town in accordance with the authority given to the board of
selectmen by article 67 of the 1972 town meeting. GRANTED.
79. Kennecott Copper Corporation - special permit to install two corporate symbols on its
buildings at 128 Spring Street. GRANTED.
80. Minuteman Village, Nishan and Elizabeth D. Haroian, 353 Concord Avenue - to change
from modified second class construction under Lexington building by -law to regulations
under Massachusetts State Code. GRANTED.
81. Ginn and Company - special permit for free standing sign at entrance, 191 Spring
Street. GRANTED.
82. Bonny's Landscape Service Inc. - special permit under 25.23 to permit the erection
of an incoming mail center (I.M.C.) to be owned and operated by the United States
Postal Service. WITHDRAWN by petitioner.
The following associate members served during the year: Messrs. Robert Cataldo,
Robert M. Gary, Irving H. Mabee, Haskell W. Reed, Thomas G. Taylor and Mrs. Natalie Riffin.
Donald E. Nickerson, chairman
George P. Wadsworth, vice chairman Logan Clarke, Jr.
Woodruff M. Brodhead Ruth Morey
Board of Registrars
The Town Clerk's Office was open daily throughout the year plus eighteen
evening and Saturday dates for registration of new voters.
The breakdown of registered voters in 1974 was as follows:
Ind. Rep Dem. Totals
January 1, 1974 6,590 4,341 7,402 18,333
Annual Town Election, March 4, 1974 6,809 4,325 7,420 18,554
Special Referendum, June 3, 1974 6,907 4,305 7,432 18,644
State Primary, September 10, 1974 6,700 4,128 7,098 17,926
State Election, November 5, 1974 6,411 4,290 7,729 18,430
The figures of 18,554 and 18,644 for the Annual Town Election and for the
Special Referendum are high as they do not reflect the deletions reported on
the January 1, 1974 census.
Mary R. McDonough
Clerk, Board of Registrars
61
Gino L. Agraz
Dorothy E. Aiello
Alver E. Anderson
Chester A. Anderson
Jack A. Arnow
Warren S. Aulenback
Victoria Badoian
Anna B. Barch
Francis L. Barry
John D. Barry III
Robert Bennett
Ruth G. Bevan
Richard D. Black
Charles F. Blanchette
Teresa Blodgett
Thomas M. Blumenthal
Lawrence H. Bramhall
Frank Bresnihan
Lorena M. Briggs
Walter B. Briggs, Jr.
Jury List
1974 to 1975
40 Cliffe Ave.
30 Philip Rd.
134 Marrett Rd.
556 Concord Ave.
8 Thoreau Rd.
28 Richard Rd.
1 Bushnell Rd.
43 Spring St.
36 Paul Revere Rd.
83 Cary Ave.
5 Drew Ave.
56 Hancock St.
46 Buckman Dr.
31 Oxbow Rd.
2 Spring St.
105 Burlington St.
277 Lowell
14 Holton Rd.
42 Forest St.
22 Fair Oaks Dr.
Edward A. Brown 8
Helen M. Brown 27
Adela Brucchi 63
Albina Brun 23
Robert A. Butler 22
John C. Cam 19
Winfield S. Caouette, Jr 28
Norma C. Carlson 329
Paul M. Carney 5
Lois Caroto 24
Warren A. Caster
Adeline L. Cataldo
Oliver R. Cavanaugh
Edgar T. Cogan
Walter A. Coit
Thomas E. Conway
Gene Paul Cort
Calvert W. Cox
Gwendolyn M. Cram
Anthony J. Crone
Joseph J. Crowley
Mary Cuccinello
Madolyn S. Curran
Bernard R. Danti
Gladys I. Dominie
William T. Donahue
Arthur F. Douglass
Lillian H. Drury
Kerry J. Enright
Carol Ezzy
Birch Hill Lane
Coolidge Ave.
Paul Revere Rd.
Richard Rd.
Rangeway Rd.
Volunteer Way
Balfour St.
Marrett Rd.
Myrna Rd.
Tarbell Ave.
4 Augustus Rd.
669 Mass. Ave.
65 Munroe Rd.
19 Stimson Ave.
290 Woburn St.
85 Emerson Gardens
21 Capt. Parker Arms
33 Dexter Rd.
759 Waltham St.
634 Waltham St.
212 Concord Ave.
37 Ward St.
496 Waltham St.
74 Bloomfield St.
3 Pinewood St.
4 Viles Rd.
7 Churchill Lane
39 Blossomcrest Rd.
42 Hill St.
53 Bedford St.
Mary Faulkingham 7
James T. Fearnside 22
Salvatore Ferraguto 145
Edward H. Fitzgerald, Jr. 31
Paul J. Ford 11
Dominic A. Franceschelli 34
Lawrence J. Freier 12
Leonard Friedman 6
John W. Fulton 12
John L. Gardner 15
James St.
Crescent Rd.
Laconia St.
James St.
Sunny Knoll Terr.
Grapevine Ave.
Demar Rd.
Winchester Dr.
Fulton Rd.
Fair Oaks Dr.
62
Ronald A. Gomes
Beverly A. Goodie
Susan J. Gray
Donna R. Haggett
Mildred Ham
Reed Hartel
William F. Hopkins
Eva E. Huggare
Ann S. Hunt
Barbara B. Jacobs
A. Marie Johnson
Harrison M. Jones
John R. Jones
Peter J. Kahrilas
Carl J. Kasabian
Jeremiah J. Kasey
Onys A. Kelley, Jr.
Edwin M. Kellogg
Roger Kravett
Stewart C. Langille
10 Sutherland Rd.
22 Skyview Rd.
509 Woburn St.
31 Arcola St.
7 Roosevelt Rd.
21 Tyler Rd.
27 Valleyfield St.
16 Phinney Rd.
383 Marrett Rd.
2 Lexington St.
40 Bridge St.
6 Valley Rd.
11 Downing Rd.
72 Hancock St.
171 Grant St.
143 Maple St.
24 Turning Mill Rd.
45 Middle St.
23 Constitution Rd.
38 Bow St.
Laurence A. Larssen 269
David V. Leclair 55
Marian Lesensky 4
John L. Lombard 261
Carolyn Luterman 5
Ervin F. Lyon, III 25
Helen C. MacGillivray 37
Concetta M. Martinelli 59
Virginia T. McElman 152
Louise V. Meeks 110
Michael N. Megliola 320
William A. Melanson 492
Sandra F. Messina 47
Harold Michelson 30
Douglas F. Moore 38
Shirley A. Morian 861
Daniel I. Murphy, Jr. 54
Thomas B. Newman, Jr. 11
Henry F. Nordahl 50
Edith C. Noyes 28
Martha H. Olson
Betty B. Paul
Henry L. Pedrotti
Gordon B. Peterson
Evelyn S. Pierce
Anthony Polcari
Elizabeth H. Pollard
Frank P. Rao
Agnes J. Reardon
Francis J. Riordan
Wood St.
Bertwell Rd.
Cooke Rd.
Marrett Rd.
Manning Rd.
Heritage Dr.
Charles St.
Williams Rd.
Woburn St.
Shade St.
Concord Ave.
Marrett Rd.
Downing Rd.
Harding Rd.
Parker St.
Mass. Ave.
Gleason Rd.
Emerson Gardens
Pleasant St.
Nickerson Rd.
241 Marrett Rd.
26 Barberry Rd.
294 Woburn St.
2 North St.
42 Ward St.
10 Tarbell Ave.
30 Capt. Parker Arms
33 Ames Ave.
63 Emerson Gardens
12 Evergreen Lane
Alice G. Robey 16
Jane Rogers 17
John A. Sachetti 12
William P. Sartanowicz 300
Alice A. Schaefer 16
William F. Schreiber 67
Norman W. Schuler 49
Donald Shurtleff 445
Eileen B. Simon 7
Thomas C. Simpson, III 220
Barberry Rd.
Benjamin Rd.
Cherry St.
Waltham St.
Taft Ave.
Turning Mill Rd.
Dexter Rd.
Lowell St.
Crescent Hill Ave.
Lincoln St.
Joseph H. Skerry
Victoria Smith
Charles H. Spaulding
Daniel E. Speliotis
Stephen Stavro
John E. Straujups
Frank Sullivan
Catherine Tennican
Francis C. Terrasi
Kenneth S. Thompson
Jane Tutin
Basil C. Vafiades
Shirley Arnold
Muriel G. Ash
Joan P. Austin
Helen B. Baker
Sidney R. Ballou
William A. Barnes
Joan J. Barringer
Harold B. Beal
David S. Becker
John M. Belding
John R. Bevan
Marie M. Bille
Robert E. Blouin
Edmund L. Bouche
Norman F. Bryan
Edward W. Burnett
William F. Byers
Curtis E. Carr
Eleanor C. Cassidy
Guido P. Centola
Joseph L. Chiccarelli
Charles A. Clark
Peter J. Coccoluto, Jr.
Wallace C. Collins
Rudy V. Cuccinello
David W. Currier
John A. Dale
Elvira DeVito
Pauline Dubin
James E. Enterkin
Thomas R. Fahey
Ronda M. Feiner
Erwin Feuerstein
Freeman W. Fraim, III
Bernard P. Friesecke
Stella Gambardella
Laurent A. Gauthier
Paul R. Gilman
John H. Glaser
Roger D. Gould
Katherine L. Grace
Charles D. Granata
Lora Green
Richard W. Hall
Tage Hansen
James E. Hart, Jr.
JURY LIST
1974 to 1975 Continued
6 Bushnell Dr.
10 Eldred St.
61 Meriam St.
22 Ingleside Rd.
21 Peachtree Rd.
35 Winchester Dr
73 Grant St.
4 Russell Rd.
22 Centre St.
360 Lowell St.
9 Revere St.
29 Partridge Rd.
1975 to
Samuel Valencia
Mary Varano
Peter P. Volante
Eleanor M. Watson
Richard S. Wells
Alice M. White
Howard E. Whitehouse
Dorothy E. Wiles
Edward J. Winsor
Edward J. Winter
Anita Worthen
Gilbert M. Yegian
1976
11 Ledgelawn Ave.
15 Middleby Rd.
23 Pine Knoll Rd.
46 Grove St.
38 Highland Ave.
10 Cummings Ave.
22 Deering Ave.
22 Bryant Rd.
18 Augustus Rd.
106 No. Hancock St.
56 Hancock St.
21 Douglas Rd.
30 Brandon St.
28 Lawrence Lane
2 Hilltop Ave.
3 Hawthorne Rd.
28 Fairlawn Lane
6 Myrna Rd.
2045 Mass. Ave.
35 Philip Rd.
3 Eliot Rd.
9 Valley Rd.
15 Nickerson Rd.
7 Tufts Rd.
2412 Mass. Ave.
15 Deering Ave.
6 Cutler Farm Rd.
81 Cedar St.
48 Webster Rd.
10 Cherry St.
144 Reed St.
9 Flintlock Rd.
11 Wheeler Rd.
9 Plymouth Rd.
64 Baker Ave.
56 Adams St.
53 Colony Rd.
23 Wilson Rd.
7 Fairland St.
20 School St.
274 Marrett Rd.
154 Grant St.
17 Moon Hill Rd.
1 Fairland St.
46 Farmcrest Ave.
2173 Mass. Ave.
63
Hazel E. Haugh
Barclay E. Hayes
William V. Heard
Richard Heller
Myles T. Hogan, Jr.
Nisha Holton
Leo J. Hurley
Sonja T. Huuskonen
Clarence W. Johnson
Ann B. Jones
Karekin Kazanjian
Judith Kliger
Chester Lamantea
Peter C. Lanman
Thelma I. MacAdams
George H. MacMaster
Edward M. Mahoney
Umberto P. Marino
William H. McAlduff
Priscilla L. McKee
Ruby F. Mintz
Elizabeth H. Muench
Leopold Neumann
Dorothy M. O'Dowd
Roger R. Osell
David F. Packard
Roy F. Parsons
Ferdinand Pede
Sara Sue Pennell
Florence G. Perry
George Pettinelli
Mary C. Pieroni
James VanCleve Potter
Paul S. Rempfer
Charles G. Ruggiero
Donald Schuler
William C. Sears
Irwin I. Shapiro
Ann M. Sicard
Matthew D. Spinale
Stephen R. Staines
Thomas M. Stewart
Philip R. Strand
Philip L. Strout
Charles E. Sullivan
George W. Sutcliffe
124 Concord Ave
987 Waltham St.
67 Bridge St.
55 Shade St.
20 Nichols Rd.
31 Woburn St.
189 Grove St.
176 Burlington St.
30 Ewell Ave.
21 Tower Rd.
35 Dexter Rd.
161 Marrett Rd.
44 Simonds Rd.
97 Blake Rd.
12 Manning St.
10 Russell Rd.
31 Constitution Rd.
14 Trottng Hrse Dr.
4 Carville Ave.
34 Arcola St.
9 Battle Gr. Rd.
18 Constitution Rd.
75 Winter St.
20 Turning Mill Rd.
4 Suzanne Rd.
3 Whitman Cir.
31 Sherman St.
18 Longfellow Rd.
136 Bedford St.
6 Fulton Rd.
15 Theresa Ave.
66 Hancock St.
51 Blake Rd.
24 Dewey Rd.
26 Winchester Dr.
16 Cedar St.
18 Eliot Rd.
79 Ward St.
143 Cedar St.
23 Sherman St.
6 Upland Rd.
24 Hudson Rd.
51 Bridge St.
57 Cary Ave.
25 Summit Rd.
8 Stevens Rd.
10 Battle Gr. Rd.
40 Fern St.
195 Burlington St.
17 Lantern Lane
72 Bertwell Rd.
30 Lawrence Lane
17 Byron Ave.
11 Hancock Ave.
76 Robbins Rd.
21 Fairbanks Rd.
7 Sutherland Rd.
96 Lowell St.
Pauline 0. Tavilla
Elizabeth O. Tiezzi
James J. Trovato
Francis M. Valenti, Jr.
Lillian Ward
William H. Watson
Anne C. Ackerman
E. Michael Allen
Elinor Allia
Freida C. Alpert
Robert Ansell
Lawrence Ansin
Margaret C. Arigo
Sydelle Aron
Joseph S. Ballota
Raymond B. Barnes
Dorothea P. Battersby
Louis Berkofsky
Arthur E. Blunt
Frank J. Bowes
Daniel B. Brzezenski
Faye Maxwell Burgess
Virginia L. Cardozo
Dora A. Carr
James F. Casey, Jr.
Raymond Cesario
Michael L. Colangelo
Elin Cooper
William H. Copp, Jr.
Bernice Cotler
Helen S. Crane
Willard Thomas Crossman
Phyllis Davies
Gerson Diamond
Anthony R. DiGiovanni
Robert M. Dolan
Edward E. Domings
Helen M. Donnelly
Gail Catherine Dooley
Ruby O. Fawcett
Edward J. Ferri
Margaret A. Fitzgerald
Betty L. Fogg
Gary J. Gallini
Ernest R. Ganshirt
Evelyn P. Gately
Frank A. Giurleo, Jr.
George A. Glover
Phyllis Goldman
Wayne E. Goldman
Bertram J. Goldstone
Leon Golub
Kathryn N. Good
John W. Greene
Lila H. Groisser
Herbert P. Grossimon
JURY LIST
1975 to 1976
Continued
8 Benjamin Rd.
15 Ingleside Rd.
282 Mass. Ave.
16 Saddle Club Rd.
378 Mass. Ave.
55 Shade St.
James B. Webber
Dorothy W. Whitehouse
Georgia H. Williams
Elizabeth R. Winter
Albert E. Zani
1976 to 1977
8 Minute Man Lane
5 Fuller Rd.
1 Sunny Knoll Ave.
12 Tufts Rd.
12 Peacock Farm Rd.
6 Heritage Dr.
2 Green Lane
3 Clyde Place
2 Ledgelawn Ave.
59 Gleason Rd.
14 Munroe Rd.
10 Fessenden Way
9 Barrymeade Dr.
32 Arcola St.
43 Robinson Rd.
2 Wallis Ct.
6 Paul Revere Rd.
455 Lowell St.
94 Winter St.
68 School St.
115
40
95
31
66
82
11
128
10
346
Kendall Rd.
Wachusett Dr.
Bridge St.
Young St.
Hinchey Rd.
Reed St.
Cherry St.
Adams St.
Fairbanks Rd.
Woburn St.
37 Valleyfield St.
63 Oak St.
16 Bowker St.
511 Marrett Rd.
10 Colony Rd.
29 Chase Ave.
10 Hilltop Ave.
10 Revolutionary Rd.
48 Fletcher Ave.
8 Graham Rd.
85 Maple St.
15 Birch Hill Lane
30 Whipple Rd.
33 Turning Mill Rd.
41 Emerson Gardens
4 Wyman Rd.
37 Wellingtn La Av
162 Maple St.
510 Concord Ave.
52 Winthrop Rd.
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Joseph P. Hadley
William H. Hamilton
Helen M. Harrington
Steven Hastings
Cynthia K. Hobart
James Hogle
Gale Lee Hubred
Howard A. Hull
Arlene Doris James
Earnest J. Johnson
1303 Mass. Ave.
189 Grove St.
196 Follen Rd.
6 Norton Rd.
6 Manning St.
41 Middle St.
560 Concord Ave.
232 Lowell St.
15 Sunny Knoll Ter.
16 Summer St.
61 Laconia St.
41 Reed St.
3 Dudley Rd.
20 Parker St.
75 Cedar St.
Christine Donovan Jones 15
Walter Juda 12
Jacquelyn M. Katzenstein 8
Moses Khazam 193
H. Robert Kitfield 12
Robert C. Kley, Jr. 99
George A. Kolovson 10
Albert Landers 15
Doris M. Larson 123
Charles C. Leach 10
Anne L. Leavitt
Martha J. Lima
George R. Limerick, Jr.
Walter J. Lopez
Horace C. Lyndes
Francis A. Lyons
Harry G. MacDonald
Neil Robert MacLennan
Peter Mahakian
Wesley W. Mansir
Mary Marderosian
Catherine T. Martin
James F. McCarthy
Robert S. McGrory
Blance McKenzie
Leon D. Michelove
Lois L. Moore
Ralph R. Musto
Russell E. Needham
Anne L. Novak
Ernest C. Noyes
William L. Nussbum
Harold A. Nygaard
David D. O'Connell
Elizabeth Rose O'Neil
Leo M. Patrician
Ronald B. Peabody
Gertrude A. Peers
George B. Percy
Christine E. Pfaff
Baskin Rd.
Moon Hill Rd.
Fairfield Dr.
Burlington St.
Ewell Ave.
Burlington St.
Dewey Rd.
Constitution Rd.
Maple St.
Longfellow Rd.
130 Laconia St.
40 Vaille Ave.
23 Hayes Lane
7 White Pine Lane
10 Richard Rd.
15 Rawson Ave.
25 Blossom St.
7 York St.
12 Watertown St.
16 Tavern Lane
165 Lowell St.
117 Cedar St.
20 Cooke Rd.
44 Parker St.
53 Ledgelawn Ave.
1 Cooke Rd.
49 Moreland Ave.
25 Tucker Ave.
35 Hillcrest Ave.
53 Turning Ml. Rd.
24
36
494
23
905B
47
88
70
17
6
Manning St.
Blake Rd.
Marrett Rd.
Ivan St.
Mass. Ave.
Kendall Rd.
Emerson Gardens
Emerson Gardens
Spring St.
Rowland Ave.
Eugene W. Pike
Elizabeth M. Pilato
Robert Allen Pitt
Florence F. Polhamus
Ted Porretti
Richard Alan Porter
Kenneth F. Pothier
Martin J. Quinlan
Timothy J. Quinlan
Bertha D. Quinn
James C. Raffi
Joseph P. Reardon
Bernice M. Richter
George A. Roberts
Eva A. Rodakis
Martin M. Rogers
D. Claire Ryan
Frederick A. Schloman
Paul H. Sherman
Meyer S. Slotkin
Thomas C. Small
JURY LIST
1976 to 1977 Continued
10 Churchill Lane
4 Holmes Rd.
2361 Mass. Ave.
81 Blossomcrst Rd.
7 Percy Rd.
22 Hayes Lane
11 Charles St.
20 Bernard St.
2 Eliot Rd.
5 Sylvia St.
18 Burroughs Rd.
8 Capt Parker Arms
10 Carley Rd.
7 Sherman St.
27 Ingleside Rd.
33 Ewell Ave.
108 Simonds Rd.
74 Spring St.
85 Grant St.
161 Concord Ave.
26 Earl St.
65
Robert E. Smith
Stanley J. Solomon
Myles S. Somers
Anthony Souza
Christopher H. Stolz
Jean B. Sullivan
Robert N. Tap
John David Tavilla
Gerald Tercho
Kevin E. Thompson
42 Cary Ave.
4 Whittier Rd.
151 Pleasant St.
21 James St.
2139 Mass. Ave.
25 Wyman Rd.
40 Locust Ave.
8 Phinney Rd.
71 No. Hancock St.
510 Waltham St.
Grace B. Tramontozzi 30
Roger G. Trudeau 7
Ivadelle M. VanWingerden 21
Joseph R. Venuti 397
Elizabeth A. Weiss 16
Steven B. Whitcomb 29
Isabel F. Willey 12
Mary Faith Wilson 16
James Woodberry 6
Eileen C. Yaceshyn 168
Theresa Ave.
Volunteer Way
Oxbow Rd.
Lincoln St.
Estabrook Rd.
Fern St.
Balfour St.
Oakland St.
Lincoln Terr.
Grant St.
Town Counsel
Pursuant to Section 6 of Article XXI of the General By -Laws of the Town of Lexington, I hereby submit
my report in writing as Town Counsel for the period from January 1, 1974 to December 31, 1974. The report
is divided into the several sections required by the By -Laws.
(a) All actions by or against the Town which were pending on January 1, 1974.
1. Jordan L. Raskind, p.p.a. vs. Eugene T. Muller, a fireman, Middlesex Superior Court No. 253958.
Action to recover for alleged personal injuries and property damages as the result of a motor vehicle acci-
dent. Case transferred to Fourth District Court of Eastern Middlesex.
2. Metropolitan Pipe and Supply Company vs. Oliver Killam, Jr., Town of Lexington, et als, Middlesex
Superior Court No. 25996 Equity. Suit by a supplier of materials against the Town's contractor, the Town
and the Standing School Building Committee to obtain payment of amount alleged to be due from the contrac-
tor.
3. Alfred P. Tropeano et al, Trustees of T & N Realty Trust vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax
Board No. X- 168594, transferred to Formal Procedure No. 48450, and No. 59065. Petitions for abatement of
1966 and 1970 real estate tax.
4. Thomas A. DiSilva vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 168714, transferred to Formal
Procedure No. 48518, and No. x- 169757, transferred to Formal Procedure No. 49350. Petitions for abatement
of 1966 and 1967 real estate tax.
5. Agnes T. Kelly vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 291958. Petition for assess -
went of damages arising from a taking by the Town of an easement for a town way.
6. Maurice F. Shaughnessy et al vs. Donald E. Nickerson et al, Board of Appeals, and R. J. Foley
Realty Trust, Middlesex Superior Court Equity No. 28710. Appeal from decision of Board of Appeals granting
a variance.
7. Thomas DiSilva vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 169756, transferred to Formal
Procedure No. 49349. Petition for abatement of 1967 real estate tax.
8. Robert H. McCullough et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax
to Formal Procedure No. 40351, and No. X- 175437. Petitions for abatement
9. Flora A. Myers et al vs. Town of Lexington, Crognale Construction
Superior Court No. 293616. Action of tort for personal injuries, property
against the Town, the Town's contractor and the abutting owners alleged to
a private way.
10. Diran M. Semonian et al vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 296298. Petition for
assessment of damages arising out of an alleged taking by the Town of an easement for a town way.
11. Pine Crest Realty Trust vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 52766, No. 54852 and P.L.E.
4117, entered under the Formal Procedure as No. 59882. Petitions for abatement of 1968, 1969 and 1970 real
estate tax.
Board No. X- 169758, transferred
of 1967 and 1968 real estate tax.
Co., Inc. and others, Middlesex
damage and consequential damages
have been caused by a defect in
12. Francis J. Visalli et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 175438. Petition for
abatement of 1968 real estate tax.
13. James P. DiSilva et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 175440. Petition for
abatement of 1968 real estate tax.
14. Alfred Iodice et al vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 301660. Petition for
assessment of damages arising from the taking by eminent domain of an easement for a trunk sewer.
15. Anthony Mazza et al vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 302402. Petition for
assessment of damages arising from the taking by eminent domain of a drain easement.
16. John W. Grabski et al vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 302898. Petition for
assessment of damages arising from the taking by eminent domain of an easement for a town way.
17. John C. Morgenstern et al vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 303073. Petition
for abatement of sewer betterment assessment.
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18. Armen John Esserian vs. Robert Cataldo et als, as they are Selectmen of the Town of Lexington,
and Gunther K. E. Kleeberg and John E. Ryan, Middlesex Superior Court No. 30198 Equity. Bill in equity to
cancel and rescind vote of Selectmen to sell certain tax title lots and to obtain order of Court requiring
sale to petitioner.
19. Sarah S. Kachinsky vs. the Inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No.
306756. Suit for personal injuries arising from an alleged street defect.
20. Kenneth S. Thompson et al vs. County of Middlesex et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 305804.
Petition for assessment of damages arising from the taking by eminent domain by the Middlesex County Com-
missioners on behalf of the Town of Lexington of an easement for highway purposes.
21. Paul B. Lloyd et al vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 305843. Petition for
assessment of damages arising out of a taking of land by eminent domain.
22. Kingston Homes, Inc. vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 307653. Petition for
assessment of damages arising out of a taking of land by eminent domain.
23. Lexington Ford Auto Sales, Inc. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board Nos. P.L.E. 3747,
3748, 3749, 3750, 3751 and 3752. Six petitions for late entry of appeals from denials of applications for
exemption from motor vehicle excise taxes. Entered under the Formal Procedure as No. 54337.
24. Alfred P. Tropeano et al, Trustee vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 176743, trans-
ferred to Formal Procedure No. 54273, and No. 60682. Petitions for abatement of 1969 and 1970 real estate
tax.
25. John W. Porter vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 308425. Petition for assess-
ment of damages arising out of a taking by eminent domain of a sewer easement.
26. Joseph C. Tropeano et al vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 308426. Petition
for assessment of damages arising out of a taking by eminent domain of a sewer easement.
27. Louis Tropeano et al vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 308427. Petition for
assessment of damages arising out of a taking by eminent domain of a sewer easement.
28. Frank Allia et als vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 308489. Petition for
assessment of damages arising out of a taking by eminent domain of a sewer easement.
29. Wilson Farm, Inc. vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 310944. Suit for property
damage alleged to have been caused by nuisance created by Town.
30. Margaret K. Nelson vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 309704. Petition for
assessment of damages arising out of a taking of land by eminent domain for playground, recreational and
other specified public purposes.
31. Julian Soshnick et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 177291, and Complaint No.
5421 filed with Middlesex County Commissioners, transferred for hearing and determination by the Appellate
Tax Board at the request of the Town, Formal Procedure No. 57366. Petitions for abatement of 1969 and 1970
real estate tax.
32. Tina DeSimone et al vs. Board of Appeals, Middlesex Superior Court Equity No. 31006. Appeal from
decision of the Board of Appeals denying a special permit for the conversion of a one - family dwelling to a
two - family dwelling.
33. Thomas A. Dewire, III vs. County of Middlesex et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 314739. Peti-
tion for assessment of damages arising out of a taking by eminent domain by the Middlesex County Commis-
sioners on behalf of the Town of Lexington of an easement for highway purposes.
34. Donald E. Sicco et al vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 314291. Petition for
assessment of damages arising out of a taking by eminent domain of a sewer easement.
35. Alfred S. Busa et al, Trustee of the Busa Realty Trust vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior
Court No. 315461. Petition for assessment of damages arising out of a taking of land by eminent domain for
conservation purposes.
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36. Jenney Mfg. Co. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 57274. Petition for abatement of
1970 real estate tax.
37. Robert B. Hall p.p.a. et als vs. James F. Corr and seven other members of the Lexington Police
Department, United States District Court, Civil Action File No. 70- 139570G. Action for damages allegedly
arising under the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States and 42 U.S.C. Section 1983,
and for other damages.
38. Walter E. Steeves vs. County of Middlesex et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 316475. Petition
for assessment of damages arising out of a taking by eminent domain by the Middlesex County Commissioners
on behalf of the Town of Lexington of an easement for highway purposes.
39. Wilbur Nylander et al, Trustees of Hartwell Ave. Realty Trust vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate
Tax Board No. 59064. Petition for abatement of 1970 real estate tax.
40. Wilbur Nylander et al, Trustees of Hartwell Ave. Realty Trust vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate
Tax Board No. 59066. Petition for abatement of 1970 real estate tax.
41. Harold J. Crumb et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 182123, transferred to
Formal Procedure No. 60428. Petition for abatement of 1970 real estate tax.
42. Alice E. Ashley et al vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 319365. Petition for
assessment of damages arising out of taking by eminent domain of land for school and other public purposes.
43. Dennis Speliotis, Lewis Aronin, Anthony Fiori, Sam Silverman and David Rich vs. Board of Appeals,
Middlesex Superior Court No. 32132 Equity. Petition under the provisions of General Laws Chapter 39, Sec-
tion 23C.
44. Lewis Aronin, Dennis Speliotis, James B. Webber and Shirley B. Rich vs. Board of Appeals and
Arthur Gaklis, Middlesex Superior Court No. 32133 Equity. Appeal from decision of Board of Appeals grant-
ing a special permit relative to hours of closing and use of portable cashier's booth by nursery.
45. Trustees of Athens Realty Trust, Lessee (William E. Maloney Family Realty Trust, Owner) vs. Board
of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 60737. Petition for abatement of 1970 real estate tax.
46. Diran M. Semonian et al vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 321439. Petition for
assessment of damages arising out of takings by eminent domain of sewer and drain easements.
47. Lexington Associates, Inc. vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 323333. Petition
for assessment of damages arising out of a taking of land by eminent domain for street and other public
purposes.
48. Ralph H. Hall, Trustee of S & A Realty Trust vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No.
324075. Petition for assessment of damages arising out of the taking of a building line.
49. Julian Soshnick et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 183863, transferred to
Formal Procedure No. 61545. Petition for abatement of 1971 real estate tax.
50. Associated Estates, Inc. vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 326002. Petition
for assessment of damages arising out of the taking of a building line.
51. Athens Realty Trust, Lessee (William E. Maloney Family Realty Trust, Owner) vs. Board of
Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 62108. Petition for abatement of 1971 real estate tax.
52. Lexington Trust Company vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 62697. Petition for
abatement of 1971 real estate tax.
53. John T. Spinelli vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 185408, transferred to Formal
Procedure No. 63609. Petition for abatement of 1971 real estate tax.
54. Alfred P. Tropeano and Gladys E. Tropeano, Trustees vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board
No. 63129. Petition for abatement of 1971 real estate tax.
55. The 115 Kendall Corp. - Signatron, Inc. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 185467,
transferred to Formal Procedure No. 63685. Petition for abatement of 1971 real estate tax.
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56. Campanelli Investment Properties, Chandler Leasing Division, PepsiCo Leasing Corp. vs. Board of
Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 185468, transferred to Formal Procedure No. 64004. Petition for
abatement of 1971 real estate tax.
57. James N. Showstack et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 185610, transferred
to Formal Procedure No. 63939. Petition for abatement of 1971 real estate tax.
58. Harold J. Crumb et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 185806, transferred to
Formal Procedure No. 63961. Petition for abatement of 1971 real estate tax.
59. Christine Ammer et al vs. Robert Cataldo et al, United States District Court Civil Action No.
72- 806 -G. Suit by 41 women for a declaratory judgment concerning the constitutionality of the method of
preparing the jury list in Lexington and of certain provisions of the Massachusetts laws relating to jury
lists.
60. John J. Shanahan et al vs. Robert Cataldo et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 327262. Petition
for assessment of damages arising out of the taking of a building line. At the request of the Town, the
Town of Lexington was substituted as respondent in place of named members of the Board of Selectmen.
61. Barbara Brown Anderson vs. Francis Judd Cooke et al and Donald E. Nickerson et als, members of
the Board of Appeals, District Court of Central Middlesex No. 297. Appeal from decision of Board of
Appeals granting a variance to maintain a dwelling on Stratham Road.
62. Joseph R. Cotton vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 327312. Petition for
assessment of damages arising out of a taking of land for part of a school site.
63. N. Conant Webb, Jr. et al vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 328433. Petition
for assessment of damages arising out of a taking of land for part of a school site.
64. Benjamin Franklin Homes, Inc. vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 329470. Peti-
tion for assessment of damages arising out of a taking of land for a school site and a taking of land for
playground purposes.
65. Campanelli Investment Properties, Chandler Leasing Division, PepsiCo Leasing Corp. vs. Board of
Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 187689, transferred to Formal Procedure No. 64565. Petition for
abatement of 1972 real estate tax.
66. Julian Soshnick et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 188064, transferred to
Formal Procedure No. 64951. Petition for abatement of 1972 real estate tax.
67. Lexington Interfaith Corporation vs. Board of Appeals. Appeal to the Department of Community
Affairs, Housing Appeals Committee pursuant to Mass. G.L. c.40B, ss.22 -23 from decision of Board of Appeals
denying a permit for the construction of six attached town -house type dwelling units.
68. Rocco M. Frasca vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 330569. Petition for assess-
ment of damages arising out of the taking of a sewer easement.
69. Julian Soshnick vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 188064, transferred to Formal
Procedure No. 64951. Petition for abatement of 1972 real estate tax.
70. Planning Office for Urban Affairs, Inc. vs. Lexington Board of Appeals, Housing Appeals Committee
727 -7019. Appeal to the Department of Community Affairs, Housing Appeals Committee pursuant to Mass. G.L.
c.40B, ss.22 -23 from decision of Board of Appeals denying a permit for the construction of sixteen dwelling
units.
71. Brita E. Swenson vs. Donald Irwin, Middlesex Superior Court No. 334550. Petition for writ of
mandamus to prevent motor vehicles from being kept on residential property overnight.
72. Thomas J. Costello vs. Donald E. Nickerson et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 35284. Appeal
from a decision of the Board of Appeals granting a special permit to keep motor vehicles overnight on
residential property.
73. Thomas J. Costello vs. Donald Irwin, Middlesex Superior Court No. 335845. Petition for writ of
mandamus to prevent motor vehicles from being kept on residential property overnight.
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74. Thomas J. Costello vs. Allan F. Kenney et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 335846. Petition for
writ of mandamus to revoke a license granted under G.L. c.140, s.59A.
75. Trustees of Athens Realty Trust vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 65670. Petition
for abatement of 1972 real estate tax.
76. Alfred P. Tropeano et al, Trustees Lexington Professional Building Trust vs. Board of Assessors,
Appellate Tax Board No. 66826. Petition for abatement of 1972 real estate tax.
77. Lexington Trust Company vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 66827. Petition for
abatement of 1972 real estate tax.
78. John T. Spinelli vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 190027, transferred to Formal
Procedure No. 67704. Petition for abatement of 1972 real estate tax.
79. Erivan Hagopian et al vs. Board of Appeals, Middlesex Superior Court No. 35379. Appeal from a
decision of the Board of Appeals granting a variance for an addition to a dwelling.
80. Donald F. Forg et al vs. Wilbur M. Jaquith et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 35391. Appeal
from a decision of the Historic Districts Commission denying an application for certificates of appropri-
ateness to make exterior changes on two buildings.
81. Follen Church Society vs. Wilbur M. Jaquith et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 35411. Appeal
from a decision of the Historic Districts Commission denying an application for a certificate of appropri-
ateness to make exterior changes on a building.
82. Frances Kahn vs. Lexington School Committee, United States District Court No. 73- 1558 -G. Class
action alleging deprivation of civil rights.
83. B. Snyder & Co., Inc. vs. Town of Lexington, Suffolk Superior Court No. 679456. Suit for payment
of a sum of money alleged to be due under a contract for sewer construction.
84. Town of Lexington vs. B. Snyder & Co., Inc., Suffolk Superior Court No. 682590. Suit for damages
arising out of failure to perform a contract.
85. William F. Maloney vs. Board of Appeals of Lexington, District Court of Central Middlesex No.
730167. Appeal from a decision of the Board of Appeals denying a special permit to operate commercial
greenhouses.
86. Lexington Lodge No. 2204 of the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the United States of
America, Inc. vs. Inhabitants of the Town of Lexington. Middlesex Superior Court No. 331995. Petition
for damages arising out of the taking of a sewer easement.
87. Hazel L. Sellars vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 331994. Petition for dam-
ages arising out of the taking of a sewer easement.
88. Rochelle Zohn et al vs. The Inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No.
336888. Action of tort alleging a sidewalk defect.
89. Elizabeth M. Reed, a minor by her father and next friend, John W. Reed vs. Peter H. Vile, Jr.,
et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 337062. Action of tort seeking damages for alleged personal injuries
incurred in a school bus.
90. Robert V. Pace vs. Paul E. Furdon et al, police officers, United States District Court No.
73- 3494 -C. Action alleging violation of civil rights.
91. Norman Ostroff vs. Donald E. Nickerson et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 36035. Appeal from a
decision of the Board of Appeals affirming the refusal of the Building Inspector to issue a building permit.
92. Kenneth P. Kelley, Jr. vs. Town of Lexington et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 36001. Action
for declaratory judgment to determine right to indemnification of medical expenses under G.L. c.41, s.100.
93. Kenneth P. Kelley, Jr. vs. Town of Lexington, et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 36002. Action
for declaratory judgment to determine right to receive sick leave benefits under G.L. c.41, s.11F.
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94. Town of Arlington et al vs. Nicholas L. Metaxes, Suffolk Superior Court No. 98032. Petition for
declaratory relief brought by five towns, including Lexington, who are members of Minuteman Regional Voca-
tional Technical School District, seeking state regional school district aid under G.L. c.71, s.16D.
95. Town of Milton et al vs. The Civil Service Commission et al, Suffolk Superior Court No. 98258.
Petition for declaratory relief brought by twenty -seven cities and towns, including Lexington, seeking to
have Chapter 226 of the Acts of 1972 (police residency requirements) declared constitutional.
(b) All actions brought by or against the Town during 1974.
1. Hazel L. Sellars vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court Equity No. 35884. Bill in
equity to abate a private nuisance and alleging violation of G.L. c.131, s.40.
2. Elena C. MacDonald et als vs. George C. Sheldon et als, Middlesex Superior Court Equity No. 36553.
Appeal from a decision of the Board of Appeals granting a special permit for the retail sale of nursery
products.
3. William Jackman, Jr. p.p.a. et al vs. Paul Mazerall et al vs. Nathan Todaro, Middlesex Superior
Court No. 330264. Action of tort seeking damages for alleged personal injuries sustained at summer foot-
ball practice.
4. Ralph D. Cataldo vs. Inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 339341.
Petition for assessment of damages arising from the taking by eminent domain of an easement for a town way.
5. The Lexington Golf Club vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 339021. Petition for
abatement of betterment assessment under G.L. c.80, s.7.
6. Town of Lexington et als vs. Martin Bernard, as he is trustee of Burlington Arcade Associates
Trust, et al, Middlesex Superior Court Equity No. 37031. Action to enforce compliance with gravel removal
By -Laws of the Town of Lexington.
7. Robert V. Pace vs. James F. Corr, United States District Court No. 74- 2468 -S. Action alleging
violation of civil rights.
8. Lexington Housing Realty Trust vs. Lexington Board of Appeals, Housing Appeals Committee No.
1974 -6. Appeal to the Department of Community Affairs, Housing Appeals Committee pursuant to Mass. G.L.
c.40B, ss.22 -23 from decision of Board of Appeals denying a permit for the construction of forty -four
dwelling units.
9. Powers, Director of Civil Service, et al vs. Town of Milton et als Suffolk Superior Court No.
99700. Action for special equitable relief against various cities and towns, including Lexington, relating
to the duties of the Director of Civil Service with respect to certifying lists of eligible candidates for
appointment to the police department.
10. Powers, Director of Civil Service, et al vs. Town of Milton et als Supreme Judicial Court No.
J74 -18 Civ. Action for special equitable relief brought in the first instance in the Supreme Judicial
Court against various cities and towns, including Lexington, relating to the duties of the Director of
Civic Service with respect to certifying lists of eligible candidates for appointment to the police depart-
ment.
11. Castro vs. Beecher, United States District Court No. 74- 2982C. Action by certain members of
minority groups challenging the hiring practices of local police departments, including the Town of
Lexington.
12. John D. Brucchi et al vs. Town of Lexington Board of Appeals et al, District Court of Central
Middlesex No. 74 -0452. Appeal from decision of Board of Appeals relating to a site plan review and the
granting of a special permit.
13. John W. Porter vs. Inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 74 -919.
Petition for assessment of damages arising out of taking by eminent domain of land for conservation
purposes.
14. Diane Hamilton vs. Eric T. Clarke et als as they are the Planning Board of the Town of Lexington,
Middlesex Superior Court No. 74 -989. Appeal from decision of the Planning Board disapproving a proposed
subdivision.
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15. Clark- Wilcox Co. vs. Grandview Contracting Inc. and Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court
No. 74 -1419. Suit by sub - contractor against Town's contractor and the Town to obtain payment of amount
alleged to be due from the contractor.
16. Robert Mammola et als vs. Donald E. Nickerson et als, members of the Board of Appeals, Middlesex
Superior Court No. 74 -1686. Appeal from decision of Board of Appeals denying a special permit for a
restaurant.
17. John D. Brucchi et al vs. Town of Lexington and Board of Appeals et al, District Court of Central
Middlesex No. 74 -0584. Appeal from decision of Board of Appeals relating to a site plan review and the
granting of a special permit.
18. Edward H. Stacey et al vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 74 -2275. Petition for
assessment of damages arising out of a taking by eminent domain of a drain easement.
19. Louis Spencer et al vs. Donald K. Irwin, as he is Building Inspector of the Town of Lexington,
Middlesex Superior Court No. 74 -1452. Petition for writ of mandamus to prevent newspaper dealerships from
carrying on business in Central Business District.
20. Sharon Foerster vs. Lexington School Committee, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Charge No. TB03 -1030. Complaint of failure to pay sick leave benefits with respect to maternity leave.
21. Joseph F. Hill, Jr. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 70384. Petition for abate-
ment of 1973 real estate tax.
22. First National Stores, Inc. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 69459. Petition for
abatement of 1973 real estate tax.
23. Ronald P. Pelletier, et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 192405. Petition
for abatement of 1973 real estate tax.
24. Robert A. Leone, et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 71264. Petition for
abatement of 1973 real estate tax.
25. Edward F. Cataldo, Jr. Trustee of Pine Crest Realty Trust vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax
Board No. 70165. Petition for abatement of 1973 real estate tax.
26. Edward F. Cataldo, Jr. Trustee of Pine Crest Realty Trust vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax
Board Nos. 74487 and 74488. Petitions for abatement of 1974 and fiscal 1975 real estate taxes.
27. Diran and Rebecca Semonian vs. Town of Lexington et al, Middlesex Superior Court Equity No.
36436. Petition to restrain the collection of taxes and betterment assessments.
(c) All actions settled or disposed of during 1974.
1. Jordan L. Raskind, p.p.a. vs. Eugene T. Muller, a fireman, Middlesex Superior Court No. 253958.
Action to recover for alleged personal injuries and property damages as the result of a motor vehicle
accident. Case transferred to Fourth District Court of Eastern Middlesex. Case dismissed for failure to
prosecute.
2. Thomas A. DiSilva vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 168714, transferred to Formal
Procedure No. 48518, and No. x- 169757, transferred to Formal Procedure No. 49350. Petitions for abatement
of 1966 and 1967 real estate tax. Appeals withdrawn without abatements.
3. Diran M. Semonian et al vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 296298. Petition for
assessment of damages arising out of an alleged taking by the Town of an easement for a town way. Case
settled upon payment to the plaintiff of a negotiated amount.
4. Alfred Iodice et al vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 301660. Petition for
assessment of damages arising from the taking by eminent domain of an easement for a trunk sewer. Case
settled upon payment to the plaintiff of a negotiated amount.
5. Alfred P. Tropeano et al, Trustee vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 176743, trans-
ferred to Formal Procedure No. 54273, and No. 60682. Petitions for abatement of 1969 and 1970 real estate
tax. Appeals settled on partial abatements of assessments.
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6. Julian Soshnick et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 177291, and Complaint No.
51+21 filed with Middlesex County Commissioners, transferred for hearing and determination by the Appellate
Tax Board at the request of the Town, Formal Procedure No. 57366. Petitions for abatement of 1969 and 1970
real estate tax. Appeals dismissed for lack of prosecution.
7. Donald E. Sicco et al vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 314291. Petition for
assessment of damages arising out of a taking by eminent domain of a sewer easement. Case settled following
trial upon payment to the plaintiff of a negotiated amount.
8. Jenney Mfg. Co. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 57274. Petition for abatement of
1970 real estate tax. Appeal settled upon partial abatement of assessment.
9. Alice E. Ashley et al vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 319365. Petition for
asessment of damages arising out of taking by eminent domain of land for school and other public purposes.
Case settled upon payment to the plaintiff of a negotiated amount.
10. Trustees of Athens Realty Trust, Lessee (William E. Maloney Family Realty Trust, Owner) vs. Board
of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 60737. Petition for abatement of 1970 real estate tax. Partial
abatement granted after hearing.
11. Diran M. Semonian et al vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 321439. Petition for
assessment of damages arising out of takings by eminent domain of sewer and drain easements. Case settled
upon payment to the plaintiff of a negotiated amount.
12. Julian Soshnick et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 183863, transferred to
Formal Procedure No. 61545. Petition for abatement of 1971 real estate tax. Appeal dismissed for lack of
prosecution.
13. Athens Realty Trust, Lessee (William E. Maloney Family Realty Trust, Owner) vs. Board of
Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 62108. Petition for abatement of 1971 real estate tax. Partial abate-
ment granted after hearing.
14. Lexington Trust Company vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 62697. Petition for abate-
ment of 1971 real estate tax. Appeal settled on partial abatement of assessment.
15. John T. Spinelli vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 185408, transferred to Formal
Procedure No. 63609. Petition for abatement of 1971 real estate tax. Appeal dismissed for failure to
answer interrogatories.
16. Alfred P. Tropeano and Gladys E. Tropeano, Trustees vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board
No. 63129. Petition for abatement of 1971 real estate tax. Appeal settled on partial abatement of assess-
ment.
17. The 115 Kendall Corp. - Signatron, Inc. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 185467,
transferred to Formal Procedure No. 63685. Petition for abatement of 1971 real estate tax. Appeal settled
on partial abatement of assessment.
18. Campanelli Investment Properties, Chandler Leasing Division, PepsiCo Leasing Corp. vs. Board of
Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 185468, transferred to Formal Procedure No. 64004. Petition for
abatement of 1971 real estate tax. Appeal withdrawn without abatement.
19. James N. Showstack et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 185610, transferred to
Formal Procedure No. 63939. Petition for abatement of 1971 real estate tax. Appeal settled on partial
abatement of asesssment.
20. John J. Shanahan et al vs. Robert Cataldo et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 327262. Petition
for assessment of damages arising out of the taking of a building line. At the request of the Town, the
Town of Lexington was substituted as respondent in place of named members of the Board of Selectmen. Case
settled upon payment to the plaintiff of a negotiated amount.
21. Joseph R. Cotton vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 327312. Petition for assess-
ment of damages arising out of a taking of land for part of a school site. Case settled upon payment to
the plaintiff of a negotiated amount.
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22. Campanelli Investment Properties, Chandler Leasing Division, PepsiCo Leasing Corp. vs. Board of
Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 187689, transferred to Formal Procedure No. 64565. Petition for
abatement of 1972 real estate tax. Appeal withdrawn without abatement.
23. Julian Soshnick et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 188064, transferred to
Formal Procedure No. 64951. Petition for abatement of 1972 real estate tax. Appeal dismissed for lack of
prosecution.
24. Lexington Interfaith Corporation vs. Board of Appeals. Appeal to the Department of Community
Affairs, Housing Appeals Committee pursuant to Mass. G.L. c.40B, ss.22 -23 from decision of Board of
Appeals denying a permit for the construction of six attached town -house type dwelling units. Decision
for the plaintiff after trial in the Superior Court.
25. Julian Soshnick vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 188064, transferred to Formal
Procedure No. 64951. Petition for abatement of 1972 real estate tax. Appeal dismissed for lack of prose-
cution.
26. Trustees of Athens Realty Trust vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 65670. Petition
for abatement of 1972 real estate tax. Partial abatement granted after hearing.
27. Alfred P. Tropeano et al, Trustees Lexington Professional Building Trust vs. Board of Assessors,
Appellate Tax Board No. 66826. Petition for abatement of 1972 real estate tax. Appeal settled on partial
abatement of assessment.
28. Lexington Trust Company vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 66827. Petition for
abatement of 1972 real estate tax. Appeal settled on partial abatement of assessment.
29. John T. Spinelli vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 190027, transferred to Formal
Procedure No. 67704. Petition for abatement of 1972 real estate tax. Appeal dismissed for failure to
answer interrogatories.
30. William F. Maloney vs. Board of Appeals of Lexington, District Court of Central Middlesex No.
730167. Appeal from a decision of the Board of Appeals denying a special permit to operate commercial
greenhouses. Case tried and decision of the Board of Appeals upheld.
31. Kenneth P. Kelley, Jr. vs. Town of Lexington et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 36001. Action
for declaratory judgment to determine right to indemnification of medical expenses under G.L. c.41, s.100.
Case settled upon partial relief to plaintiff.
32. Kenneth P. Kelley, Jr. vs. Town of Lexington, et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 36002. Action
for declaratory judgment to determine right to receive sick leave benefits under G.L. c.41, s.11F. Case
dismissed.
33. Town of Arlington et al vs. Nicholas L. Metaxes, Suffolk Superior Court No. 98032. Petition for
declaratory relief brought by five towns, including Lexington, who are members of Minuteman Regional Voca-
tional Technical School District, seeking state regional school district aid under G.L. c.71, s.16D.
Town's claim upheld in decision of the Supreme Judicial Court.
34. Town of Milton et al vs. The Civil Service Commission et al, Suffolk Superior Court No. 98258.
Petition for declaratory relief brought by twenty -seven cities and towns, including Lexington, seeking to
have Chapter 226 of the Acts of 1972 (police residency requirements) declared constitutional. Town's claim
upheld in decision of the Supreme Judicial Court.
35. Powers, Director of Civil Service, et al vs. Town of Milton et als Suffolk Superior Court No.
99700. Action for special equitable relief against various cities and towns, including Lexington, relating
to the duties of the Director of Civil Service with respect to certifying lists of eligible candidates for
appointment to the police department. Following hearing, plaintiff ordered to withdraw case.
36. Powers, Director of Civil Service, et al vs. Town of Milton et als Supreme Judicial Court No.
J74 -18 Civ. Action for special equitable relief brought in the first instance in the Supreme Judicial
Court against various cities and towns, including Lexington, relating to the duties of the Director of
Civil Service with respect to certifying lists of eligible candidates for appointment to the police depart-
ment. Opinion of Supreme Judicial Court rendered. Town of Lexington's appointments to the police depart-
ment have been consistent with the opinion.
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37. Sharon Foerster vs. Lexington School Committee, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Charge No. TB03 -1030. Complaint of failure to pay sick leave benefits with respect to maternity leave.
Probable cause found. No further action before the Commission is provided by statute.
(d) The amounts received by Town Counsel as compensation for services not covered by the regular
salary of the Town Counsel and disbursements during 1974.
Disbursements
Appellate Tax Board, transfer fees $ 20.00
Arlington vs. Metaxes - printing 410.96
Total - $430.96
Special Counsel Fees
Paul G. Counihan - Special counsel to Planning
Board in case of Planning Office for Urban
Affairs, Inc. vs. Lexington Board of Appeals
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$405.10
Norman P. Cohen, Town Counsel
Regulatory Inspection
BUILDING INSPECTOR
Number of permits issued - - - 388
Cash Received for Permits - - $7,362.00
SUMMARY OF BUILDING PERMITS - - - 1974
No. of
Permits
Amount
Single Family Dwellings 47 - - - - $1,477,342.00
Additions and Alterations 214 - - - - 1,507,549.00
( residential)
Additions and Alterations 2 436,000.00
( commercial )
Commercial Buildings 4 - 3,105,000.00
Condominiums 240,000.00
Schools 1 - - 228,000.00
Garages 10 - 55,800.00
Swimming Pools 35 - 126,010.00
Signs 28 - 18,210.00
Tool Sheds 11 27,153.00
Stables 3 3,500.00
Greenhouses 2 4,000.00
House Movings 2 9,600.00
Foundations 7 49,000.00
Demolitions 8 5,430.00
Renewals 13
388 $ 7,292,594.00
The 47 single family dwelling permits represents a new low in this
catagory. One has to go back to 1945 to find fewer permits for single
family dwellings.
We had our first condominium development, Russell Square, which con-
sisted of 16 units, this type of multi - family dwelling being the first for
Lexington.
For the first time for many years the valuation for residential
additions and alterations was greater than the valuation for the single
family dwellings.
The 35 permits for swimming pools exceeds the 31 for 1972 which up to
then had been our high.
The complaints this past year again centered around Zoning, and
although there were fewer complaints this year than last year, 5 court
appearances were involved which were very time consuming.
DONALD K. IRWIN,
Building Commissioner
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REGULATORY INSPECTION
Electrical Inspector
Number of Permits - - -400
Cash Received - - - $2,154.00
New Buildings 70
Oil Burners 25
Electric Dryers 16
Electric Ranges 12
Additions - 88
Hot Water Heaters 11
Alterations 30
Temporary Services 16
Dishwashers 7
Electric Garbage Disposals 12
Post Lights Installed 7
Gas Burners Installed 8
Gasoline Pumps 13
Air Conditioning Units 17
Flood Lights Installed 12
Commercial Installations 10
Swimming Pool Wiring 35
Outdoor Signs 7
Electric Heating Installed 13
New 100 amp. Services 64
New 200 amp. Services 26
Fire Alarm Systems 5
Circulating Pumps 17
Electric Gutter Cable 12
Electric Kilns 6
Fire Inspections 20
Aluminum Siding Grounding 11
Traffic Lights Installed 2
Burglar Alarms 4
Emergency Lights Installed 10
Electric Garage Door Openers 11
New 400 Amp. Services 2
Electric Freezers 8
The year 1974 has shown some decrease in buildings as well as
in the electrical permits issued over last year. With the completion of the W.R.
Grace Co. building, the Cary Library addition, the office building on Militia Drive,
the Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical High School, and the Chalet Suisse
addition on Bedford St., plus additions to homes and commercial buildings, it has been
a busy year. I wish to thank the Building Commissioner, Building Inspector, Town
Manager, Superintendent of Public Works, Fire Dept., and the Police Dept. for their
assistance.
ROBERT K. JEREMIAH
PLUMBING INSPECTOR
Number of Plumbing Permits - - - 204
Cash Received $1,320.11
FIXTURES PERMITS
New Installations 1182 - - - - 53
Alterations 381 135
Replacements 26 16
Permits Cancelled 0 0
1589 204
Complaints for 1974 18
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Plumbing Inspector
REGULATORY INSPECTION
Gas Inspector
Number of Gas Permits - - - 154
Cash Received from Permits- - $879.50
FIXTURES PERMITS
New Installations 87 - - - - 13
Alterations 124 - - - - 107
Replacements 36 34
Permits Cancelled 0 0
Gas Complaints for 1974 - - - - 6
Due to the gas shortage and the deline of new construction there
was a drop in the number of fixtures installed the past year.
Replacements can be installed, but any new installation will have
to be approved by the Gas Company before a permit to do work will be issued.
THOMAS W. KELLEY,
Fire Department
A total of 2049 alarms were answered as recorded in the following
tabulation:
BELL ALARMS
Auto 2 Investigation 2
Bldgs. & Misc. 35 Mercantile 3
Dumpster 2 Needless 12
Dwelling 20 Outdoor 41
False 114 Property Protection 6
Faulty Alarm 31 School 6
Garage 2 Truck 3
Hospital 25 Total 304
STILL ALARMS
Accident 21 Hospital 2
Animal Rescue 17 Investigation 88
Assistance 47 Lockout 45
Auto 56 Medical Emergency 41
Bldgs. & Misc 61 Motorcycle 2
Bus 1 Needless 59
Dwelling 1 Outdoor 331
Dump 2 Oxygen 14
Dumpster 31 Property Protection 124
Edison Emergency 16 School 1
False 10 Truck 16
Faulty Alarm 9 Total 995
MUTUAL AID
Lexington to: To Lexington from:
Arlington 19
Bedford A.F. Base 3
Belmont 1
Chelsea 1
Lincoln 1
Waltham 33
Watertown 1
Total 59
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Arlington 10
Bedford 2
Bedford A.F. Base 1
Burlington 2
Waltham 4
Winchester 1
Total 20
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Alarms Answered (Continued)
While covering out of town stations, Lexington answered 5 alarms.
One (1) second alarm was struck in 1974.
VETERANS' MEMORIAL AMBULANCE SUMMARY
Total runs during 1974
Total miles during 1974
691 Bell alarms
8,723 Still alarms
Mutual Aid
Total runs
Ambulance runs
Grand total
The apparatus traveled a total of 26,224
following in extinguishing fires during 1974:
1,750 feet of 1 inch hose
135,900 feet of 3/4 inch hose
8,650 feet of 1 -1/2 inch hose
5,250 feet of 2 -1/2 inch hose
4,440 feet of 3 inch hose
Elapsed time of bell alarms
Elapsed time of still alarms
Elapsed time of Mutual Aid
miles and used the
304
995
59
1358
691
2049
Number of lights used 15
Feet of cable used 4,650
Feet of ladders used 1,544
102 hours - 45 minutes
393 hours - 30 minutes
81 hours - 18 minutes
Total time engines pumped: 183 hours - 37 minutes
FIRE LOSSES FOR YEAR 1974 *
Value of buildings involved by fire
Estimated loss of buildings involved by fire
Estimated loss of contents
Loss paid on buildings
Loss paid on contents
* Ten (10) reports are as yet incomplete.
FIRE PREVENTION AND INSPECTIONS
$406,120.00
51,036.22
32,735.92
30,014.00
21,831.87
The following inspections were conducted during the year and are
considered an important factor in keeping the fire loss at a minimum:
Fuel oil applications
Propane gas applications
Blasting permit applications
Application to store and sell rockets
Rocket permits
Inspections made and permits issued:
Fuel oil
Blasting New - 7 Renewals - 37
Blasting locations inspected
Underground tanks approved - fuel oil
Underground tanks approved - gasoline
General Inspections:
Mercantile
Fire alarm boxes inspected and tested
(275 boxes in service)
Extinguishers checked and refilled
School boxes tested monthly
Batteries in fire alarm room tested weekly
Emergency generators and lighting system checked weekly.
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85
9
44
1
22
83
44
46
19
12
2652
912
864
216
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Prevention and Inspections (Continued)
Special Inspections and Surveys:
Department of Public Health 38
Nursing Homes 20
Churches and church property 122
Nursery schools 18
Co- operating with Fire Marshal 74
Requests for information 1068
Inspections at new construction 208
Complaints investigated and corrected 260
Reinspections of all types 374
Town buildings inspected 1810
Walter F. Spellman
Chief
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OFFENSES
Operating to endanger
Oper.w /view obstructed
Oper. after rev. of license or
right to operate 42 1 43 11 32 1151 25 3 1
Operating uninsured car 63 5 68 3 16 52 3050 32 6
Operating unregistered car 85 9 94 6 22 72 573 72 3
Operating without license 110 11 121 18 47 74 1047 103 2
Operating without sticker 182 48 230 3 71 159 2385 1 226
Operating under influence 111 9 120 3 43 77 4728 1 43 24 3 2
Hit & run personal and /or property 19 4 23 4 14 9 711 2 11 3
Refusing to stop 16 2 18 2 16 758 15 1
Speeding 995 266 1261 28 411 850 17604 1 1247 4
Vio. law of road 151 48 199 6 67 132 1976 194 2
Vio. of probation
Vio. town ordinance 540 221 761 250 511 6672 620 2 14 125
Vio. traffic signal 532 225 757 12 180 577 7840 752 2 3
Vio. parking meter reg. 680 222 902 184 718 3625 680 1 25 196
Vio. of a stop sign 205 121 326 1 85 241 3455 324 1 1
Vio. of school bus law 37 31 68 16 52 728 67 1
Allowing an improper person to
operate 11 3 14 1 3 11 153 13 1
Using a M.V. w/o authority
Allowing plates to be used 1 1 1 10 1
Attaching wrong plates 16 16 1 1 15 45 8 2 6
Improper equipment 53 7 60 27 33 569 59 1
Oper. w/o registration in poss. 112 22 134 3 36 98 1069 125 3 6
Oper. w/o license in possession 99 19 118 1 32 86 911 115 3
Trans. goods on Lord's Day
Misc. Hazardous M.V. violation 331 83 414 11 154 260 4032 1 395 4 14
Leaving M.V. running unattended 9 1 10 3 7 76 10
Failure to display plates 16 3 19 1 4 15 163 17 2
Oper. illeg. on learners permit 8 8 1 4 4 82 8
Failure to display valid reg. plates 8 8 2 6 90 8
Operating w /elevated chassis 16 1 17 2 6 11 146 16 1
Oper. M.C. w/o proper head gear 7 7 2 3 4 68 6 1
Failure to use corrective lens 2 1 3 3 36 3
Oper. school bus w/o seat belts 1 1 1 15 1
Oper. w /studded tires unins. 2 2 2 30 2
Pushing or towing unreg. M.V. 9 9 2 7 21 7 2
Trucks failing to cover 1 1 1 10 1
Displ. blue lgts & siren w/o permit 2 2 2 20 2
Racing 3 3 1 2 1 2
Giving false name to P.O. 1 1 1 25 1
Possession of altered license 2 2 1 1 1 1
Truck failure to displ. markings 1 1 1 11 1.
Refusing to show license to P.O. 2 1 3 2 1 110 2 1
Oper. motor cycle illegally 2 2 2 20 2 _
Total Traffic Violations 4692 1387 6079 116 1791 4288 $71,819 4 3 5346 117 6 1 8 273 321
Police Department
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Dismissed
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OFFENSES
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Residents
Delivered
Assault with deadly weapon 10 1 11 4 6 5 50 1
Arson 2 2 1 2
Assault (Indecent) 4 4 4 4
Assault and battery 10 5 15 1 10 5 1
Threatening 2 2 4 3 1
Breaking & Entering 38 1 39 26 25 14 2
Breaking, entering & larceny 9 1 10 8 9 1
Disturbing the peace 8 2 10 7 3
Drunkenness 6 2 8 4 7 1 10
Leash law Violation 17 4 21 21 91
Forgery 6 2 8 3 5 4 1
Uttering 17 4 21 1 1 20
Larceny 90 5 95 42 41 54 238 7
Larceny (Attempted) 9 9 1 2 7
Lewdness 3 3 2 1 20 1 1 1
Malicious damage to property 27 2 29 16 17 12 2 1 3 23
Unlicensed dogs 11 11 11 73 11
Disorderly 28 3 31 9 22 9 198 12 3 5 1 10
Rape attempted 1 1 1 1
Robbery 4 4 2 1 3 1 3
Runaway 1 2 3 2 2 1 1 2
Littering 7 7 2 5 2 103 6 1
Fugitive from justice 1 1 1 1
Trespassing 54 7 61 16 49 12 160 23 1 1 3 33
Receiving stolen property 14 14 4 5 9 125 4 2 1 2 5
Narcotic drug law, violations 80 5 85 17 41 44 473 8 6 37 2 32
Indecent exposure
Violating town zoning laws 6 6 6 110 4 2
Procuring alcohol for minor 2 2 1 1 1 1
Possession of deadly weapon 9 9 4 2 7 2 1 6
Poss. of burglarious tools 2 2 2 2 2
Poss. of alcohol on town property 2 1 3 2 1 35 2 1
Possession of altered license 2 2 2 2 2
Possession of stolen insp. sticker 3 3 3 1 2
Poss. of narc w /intent to sell 1 1 1 1250 1
Cultivating marihuana 2 1 3 3 1250 3
Conspiracy to vio. drug law 1 1 1 1
Conspiracy to rob 1 1 1 1
Conspiracy to commit larceny 2 2 2 2
Larceny of motor vehicle 5 5 2 3 2 1 2 2
Using motor vehicle w/o authority 37 5 42 29 22 20 20 3 5 3 2 29
Forging a prescription 1 1 1 1
Missuse of credit cards 1 1 1 1
Firework violation 3 3 3 3 2 1
Violation park rules & reg. 11 11 4 7 4 43 6 5
Lvg. weapon in vehicle unattended 1 1 1 25 1
Impersonating a police officer 1 _ 1 _ 1 25 _ 1
Probation
Released
Dimissed
1 1 1 7
2
4
2 2 2 1 7
1 3
7 1 29
1 9
2 1 4 1 3
2 6
18 3
3
1 1 5 14
16 8 9 4 51
2 2 4 1
Total Criminal Violations 552 55 607 204 351 256 $4299 20 4 135 34 82 29 1 302
82
Hazardous Violations
Other Violations
Parking (except meters)
Total Traffic
Parking Meter Violations
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Traffic Enforcement Summary
Type of Property
3,430
535
1,634
5,599
4,568
Driving While Intoxicated
Hit and Run
Arrests, Citations or
Custody at Accidents
119
23
297
Property by Type and Value
Value of Property Stolen in Lexington
Stolen
(1) (2)
(A) Currency, Notes, Etc. $ 31,735.00
(0) Jewelry and Precious Metals 89,393.00
(C) Furs 355.00
(D) Clothing 10,988.00
(E) Locally Stolen Automobiles 257,265.00
(F) Miscellaneous 232,731.00
$622,467.00 $239,405.00
TOTALS
Classification
Robbery
Highway (streets, alleys, etc.)
Commercial House (except C.D.F.)
Gas or Service Station
Chain Store
Residence (anywhere on premises)
Bank
Miscellaneous
Total - Robbery
Burglary- Breaking or entering
Residence (dwelling)
Night
Day
Unknown
Nonresidence (store, office etc.)
Night
Day
Unknown
Total - Burglary
No. Value
Recovered
(3)
$ 1,347.00
10,500.00
0
727.00
177,480.00
49,351.00
Miscellaneous Business
Animals Cared For (sick, injured or dead)
4 145.00 Animals cared for (stray)
3 2,300.00 Buildings Found Open
O .00 Committed To Insane Hospitals
2 375.00 Fire Alarms Responded To
O .00 Injured or Sick Persons Assisted
O .00 Messages Delivered
O ____ _200 Missing Persons Investigated
9 2,820.00 Public Utilities Notified of Defects
Reports and Complaints
Sudden Deaths Investigated
Transients Accommodated
71 91,453.00 Vacant Houses Reported
87 32,230.00
106 94,814.00 Automobile Accidents
60 28,423.00
7 1,806.00
33 11,673.00
364 260,399.00
Larcency -Theft (except auto, by value)
$50 and over 110 59,486.00
$5 to $50 375 38,027.00
Under $5 252 4,470.00
Total - Larceny 737 101,983.00
Auto Theft (include alleged joy ride) 127 257,267.00
Grand Total 622,467.00
83
January
February
March
April
May
June
126
75
61
80
87
72
Personal Injury Accidents
Fatal Accidents
Persons Injured
Persons Killed
July
August
September
October
November
December
259
4
335
4
86
0
132
16
214
334
84
21
137
9250
3
0
1272
65
91
86
90
89
100
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Automobile Accident Analysis - 1974
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February 75 60 15 0 0 9 9 1 67 7 1 0 8 0 0 0 32 6
March 61 44 17 0 0 19 26 2 49 10 2 0 13 0 11 0 36 22
April 80 54 26 0 0 20 30 4 58 18 4 0 15 0 11 0 51 25
May 87 54 33 0 0 25 32 7 65 15 7 0 19 0 6 0 62 27
June 72 46 26 0 1 19 23 8 49 15 8 0 8 0 7 1 49 24
July 65 35 30 0 0 22 33 4 40 21 4 0 23 0 6 0 42 25
August 91 56 35 1 0 28 34 6 59 26 6 1 18 0 10 0 55 26
September 86 46 40 0 0 24 34 6 57 23 6 0 20 0 8 0 55 28
October 90 59 31 1 1 23 34 4 70 16 4 1 24 1 16 0 56 37
November 89 57 32 0 0 18 23 0 74 15 0 0 16 0 15 0 53 30
December 100 59 41 0 1 25 29 5 69 26 5 0 20 0 4 1 58 28
Total 1022 661 361 2 3 259 335 51 754 217 51 1 207 2 95 2 622 297
Investigated
Prosecuted
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Minuteman Regional Vo - Tech School District
January 1, 1973 - June 30, 1974 Budget Recapitulation
Income
State Aid 1971 - 1972 $ 13,260.00 - Rec'd 1/4/73
State Aid 1971 - 1972 890.00 - Rec'd 7/2/73
State Aid 1972 - 1973 45,440.00 - Rec'd 3/6/74
State Aid, Construction 1,103,134.82 - Rec'd 3/7/74
$1,162,724.82
3,500.00 - Rec'd 1/10/73
7,000.00 - Rec'd 4/20/73
3,500.00 - Rec'd 6/ 6/73
$1,176,724.82
1971 Unexpended Balance 1,991.00
$1,178,715.82
Interest on Bond Issue 6.388.89 - Paid on 1st Int. Pymt.
Balance of Premium on Bonds 26,794.97 - Paid on 1st Prin. Pymt.
$1,211,899.68
12 Towns' Assessments 1,234,583.00
$2,446,482.68
Budget $2,488.955.00
Income 2,446,482.68
$ 42,472.32 - Non - funded
$2,446,482.68
2,339,977.41
$ 106,505.27 - Gross Balance
70,000.00 - Encumbered
$ 36,505.27 - Net Surplus
Operating and Maintenance Budget 1974/1975
I Operating Budget
Federal Funds
Income
Expended
1973 -74 1973 -74 1974 -75
18 Months 12 Months 12 Months
School Committee 4780 4000 5200
Superintendent's Office 123915 77860 90302
Total 128695 81860 95502
Supervision 84750 58800 34800
Principal's Office 46700 40000 32200
Teaching 171000 171000 531125
Text Books 15000
Library 12190 12190 47300
A.V. 7690 7690 32250
Guidance (SPC) 72300 72300 175300
Psychological Service 6000
Educational T.V. 2500
Total 394630 361980 876475
Attendance
Health
Transportation
Food
Student Activities
Total
5330
1500
14700
150000
5330 10000
3000
5330 179200
Operation of Plant 213500
Maintenance 53000
Total 266500
Fixed Charges 27800 25000 51000
Community Services 1000
Acquisition of Fixed Assets 1000 25000
TOTAL $556,455 $475,170 $1,494,677
II Capital Budget
8000 Debt Retirement $1,932,500 $1,932,500 $1,842,250
85
MINUTEMAN REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Operating Cost
Total Operating Budget
Anticipated Reimbursement
Unexpended Balance (1972)
Surplus
Net Operating Assessment
$1,494,677
- 237,585
$1,257,092
- 137
$1,256,955
- 22,955
$1,234,000
District Assessment
Capital Cost
Capital Payment
Interest Payment
Total Capital Budget
Anticipated Reimbursement
Surplus
Net Capital Assessment
Total Assessment $1,913,000
Assessments by Towns
$1,300,000
542,250
$1,842,250
1,103 ;135
739,115
60,115
$ 679,000
Grades 9 -12 High School Enrollments of Pupils Residing in and Receiving Education at Respective
Towns' Expense as of October 1, 1973 and Assessments to Each Member Town for 1974 -75.
Town Pupils
Assessment per Town
Operating
Cost
Capital
Cost
Lexington 2,934
Arlington 2,761
Belmont 1,628
Sudbury 1,521
Acton 1,476
Concord 1,451
Wayland 1,275
Weston 940
Lincoln 388
Stow 356
Carlisle 252
Boxborough 133
19.4112
18.2666
10.7708
10.0629
9.7651
9.5997
8.4353
6.2190
2.5670
2.3552
1.6672
.8799
$239,534
225,410
132,912
124 ,176
120,501
118 ,460
104 ,092
76,743
31,677
29,064
20,573
10,858
$131,802
124,030
73,134
68,327
66,305
65,182
57,276
42,227
17,430
15,992
11,320
5 ,97 5
Totals 15,115
100.0000
86
$1,234,000 $679,000
Total
$371,336
349,440
206,046
192,503
186,806
183,642
161,368
118,970
49,107
45.056
31,893
16,833
$1,913,000
School Department
1973 -74 Personal Services
(Jan /73- June /74)
Appropriation for Salaries $17,091,038.00
Available & Antic. Funds 103,962.00
$17,195,000.00
EXPENDITURES:
General Control
Administration $256,158.44
Sec. & Clerks 181,553.44
Expenses of Instruction
Coord. & Dept. Heads 497,565.32
Sal. Sec. & Clerks 90,425.78
Principals 657,163.28
Sal. Sec. & Clerks 302,545.27
Teachers 12,378,759.23
Special Class Assts. 44,713.91
Librarians 376,408.60
Sal. Sec. & Clerks 40,597.01
Guidance 633,019.52
Sal. Sec. & Clerks 41,168.20
Psychologists 86,666.89
Sal. Sec. & Clerks 11,208.58
Health
Health - Nurses & Doctors 160,045.89
Food Services
Food Services Supervisor 48,934.34
Operation & Maintenance
Custodians 882,103.55
Maintenance Men 117,192.43
TOTAL EXPENDED
Unexpended Balance
87
5116,806,229.68
$388,770.32
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Expense Budget (Jan -73 - June -74)
1974 Appropriation
Expenditures:
General Control
School Committee and Superintendent's Office $ 51,524.72
Expenses Of instruction
Supervision - Supplies and Expenses 28,053.72
Principals 67,384.14
Teaching Supplies and Expenses 315,660.61
Textbooks 71,788.39
Library 74,929.33
Audio 45,360.77
Psychologists 20,116.72
Other School Services
Psychiatrists 10,397.50
Health Supplies & Expenses 4,906.05
Transportation 477,475.15
Food 62,537.55
Student Publications 2,535.45
Operation of Plant
Custodial Supplies and Expenses 55,474.42
Fuel 242,188.38
Utilities 319,430.40
Maintenance of Plant
Grounds 14,870.18
Buildings 199,401.45
Equipment 28,925.83
Fixed Charges
Rental Buildings 2,480.00
Community Services
Transportation - Non - Public Services 19,973.31
Acquisition of Fixed Assets
Buildings 618.00
Equipment 60,968.56
Replacement of Equipment 32,706.70
Program with Others
Transfer of Funds 3,780.93
$2,483,000.00
Total Expenditures $2,213,488.26
Unexpended Balance $ 269,511.74
88
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Athletic Budget
Junior & Senior High Schools
Balance January 1, 1973
Town Appropriation
Admissions:
Football $ 4,212.80
Basketball 3,441.75
Hockey 4,543.25
Wrestling 371.25
Gymnastics 32.00
Lost Equipment 2,390.95
Seasons Tickets 813.00
Expenditures:
Senior Senior Clarke Diamond Muzzey
Girls Boys Jr. High Jr. High Jr. High
Football 22,628.91 2,882.37 3,058.72 3,624.28
Cross Country 1,508.24
Soccer 6,419.60 1,496.34 1,680.07 1,577.24
Basketball 4,200.73 16,267.46 3,944.92 4,205.00 4,620.41
Hockey 19,129.66 5,560.85 7,203.39 6,449.62
Wrestling 3,443.60
Indoor Track 3,804.16
Gymnastics 2,425.81 3,452.38
Swimming 3,441.91 4,780.45
Baseball 11,112.63 5,051.51 4,783.41 4,579.95
Outdoor Track 2,092.29 7,384.54 2,118.17 2,243.06 1,879.31
Tennis 1,614.96 2,507.63
Golf 1,478.90
Field Hockey 3,671.03
Cheerleaders 3,163.94
Softball 4,074.91
Lacrosse 3,806.71
Director Athletics 2,669.00
Travel Allowance 600.00
Equip. Manager 3,674.00
Faculty Manager 888.50 974.50 974.60
Doctors & Nurses 1,265.00
Repairs 1,207.39
Band Buses 540.00
League Dues 200.00
Awards & Trophies 197.59
General Miscellaneous 1,512.82
$ 8,233.71
212,000.00
15,805.00
$236,038.71
Total Expenditures $28,492.29 $115,783.96 $21,942.66 $24,148.15 $23,705.41 $214,072.47
Unexpended Balance 21,966.24
89
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
FOOD SERVICE
(Jan /73- June /74)
Income:
Sales $613,491.70
Reimbursement 197,823.68
Miscellaneous 11,802.52
Transfer from School Department 54,907.99
1972 Balance Forward
$878,025.89
64,058.57
$942,084.46
Expenditures:
Food $457,875.24
Labor 348,330.46
Miscellaneous 44,104.44
$850,310.14
Cash Balance 91,774.34
Cash on Hand 249.50
Value of Inventory 60,194.22
Reimbursement 12,349.73
Miscellaneous Data:
Cash value of Commodities Received
Number of Free Lunches Served
61,450.38
33,061
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION - TUITION & TRANSPORTATION
1973 -74 Appropriation
$49,000.00
Expenditures:
Tuition - Day Classes $ 18,486.12
Evening Classes 1,754.20
Transportation 6,552.40
Expenditures
Reim. from Comm.
$26,792.72
18,369.00
Net Cost to Town $ 8,423.72
26,792.72
Returned to Town $22,207.28
OUT -OF -STATE TRAVEL
1973 -74 Appropriation
$ 18,000.00
Expenditures 13,285.93 *
* Net Cost to Town
PL -874
Returned to Town $ 4,714.07
Balance January 1, 1973 $ .00
Reimbursement Received 297,500.00
Expenditures: to Personal Services .00
Balance June 30, 1974
$297,500.00
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SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
METCO
Balance January 1, 1974
Receipts
Expenditures
Balance
$ 84,377.45
426,086.26
510,463.71
350,056.40
160,407.31
PL -89 -10
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Balance January 1, 1973 .00
Receipts $ 48,319.00
Expenditures 33,969.00
Balance 14,350.00
ESEA LIBRARY
Balance January 1, 1973 $ 857.39
Receipts 27,476.39
28,333.78
Expenditures 10,075.51
Balance 18,258.27
PL -89 -10
LEARNING DISABILITIES
Balance January 1, 1973
Receipts
Expenditures
Balance
TITLE VI
LEARNING DISABILITIES
Receipts
Expenditures
$ 8,162.95
166,592.00
174,754.95
159,181.93
$ 15,573.02
$ 26,753.00
26,753.00
Balance .00
ADM. GRANT
LEARNING DISABILITIES
Receipts $ 19,000.00
Expenditures 7,708.55
Balance $ 11,291.45
91
Elemetary Schools
Adams
739 Massachusetts
Bowman
Philip Road
Bridge
55 Middleby Road
Joseph Estabrook
117 Grove Street
Fiske
34A Colony Road
Franklin
7 Stedman Road
Hancock
33 Forest Street
Harrington
146 Maple Street
Maria Hastings
2618 Massachusetts Avenue
Munroe
1403 Massachusetts Avenue
Parker
314 Bedford Street
Junior High Schools:
William Diamond
99 Hancock Street
Muzzey
1475 Massachusetts Avenue
Jonas Clarke
Stedman Road
High School:
Lexington High School
251 Waltham Street
School Profiles 1974 1975
Principal
Number of
Opened Classrooms Additions
J. Edward Jacobus 1913 16 1931
George J. Lemire 1967 23
Dr. Lester Goodridge, Jr. 1966 23
William C. Terris 1961 23
Robert A. Noy 1949 19
Dr. Barbara N. Pavan 1931 18 1956
Mrs. Ellen Difantis 1891 8
Donald E. Johnson 1956 20 1958
Dr. Gilbert W. Berry 1955 20 1958
David C. Horton 1904 10 1915
Paul Foley 1924 13 1950
Eugene F. Sullivan 1959 30
Santo L. Marino 1902 30 1926
1958 *
John M. Hibbard 1972 34
Charles C. Johnson 1953
* Renovated
** Nine classroom units of 300 pupils each
92
**
1956
1964
1965
Summary of Major School Budgets
1 9 7 3 - 1 9 7 4
Transfers, Unexpend. Unexpend.
Town Voted Receipts, Total Oper. *** Income & Reim. Bal.Fwd. Bal. Retd.
Appro. etc. Budget Expenditures Pd. Town to C/0 to Town Net Cost
Pers.Serv. $17,091,038. $103,962. $17,195,000. $16,806,229.68 $3,276,895.68* $17,577.14 $371,193.18 $15,638,860.26
Expenses 2,483,000. 2,483,000 2,213,488.26 140,000 00 129,511.74
Voc. Educ. 49,000. 49,000. 26,792.72 31,925.00 22,207.28 - 5,132 28
Out State 18,000. 18,000. 13,285.93 4,714.07 13,285.93
Athletics 212,000. 15,300. 227,300. 214,072.47 13,227.53** 212,000.00
$19,853,038. $119,262. $19,972,300 $19,273,869.06 $3,308,820.68 $170,804.67 $527,626.27 $15,859 013.91
*Income & Reim. **Athletics $13,227.53 Bal. from Total Operatin3 Budget
Tuition $38,267.18 8,233.71 " " Previous Years
505.00 Diff. between Actual Cash Rec.and Antic.
Comm.Mass.: $21,966.24
Chapter 70 2,551,303 97
71 185,143.34
Total Operating Budget $19,972,300.00
76 3,654.44
Less Expenditures 19,273,869.06
69-71 498,526.75
3,276,895.68 698,430.94
74 31,925.00 Less Carryover to 74-75 170,804.67
Balance Returned to Town $ 527,626.27
$3,308,820.68
***Of this expenditure $54,907.99 was for Food Services
Trustees of Public Trusts
Matthew Allen Memorial Fund
The fund is to be used by the Athletic Department of Lexington High School for
annual awards to boys who have shown unusual faithfulness, effort and sportsmanship in
each of five major sports. The names of the boys are to be engraved each year on a
tablet to be kept in Lexington High School as a record of these awards.
Corpus $ 254.47
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -74 $ 241.27
Income receipts 13.20
Balance 12 -31 -74 254.47
Bridge Charitable Fund
"The annual income accruing from said trust fund shall be annually distributed or
expended at Christmas, or in December or January, or other suitable time at the discre-
tion of the selectmen ... among the deserving poor of said Town of Lexington without
distinction of sex or religion."
Corpus
$1,000 Virginia Electric and Power Co. 4 1/2%
1st Mortgage bonds due 12 -1 -87
$4,000 South Pacific Co. 1st mortgage 2 3/4%
Bond Series F Due 1 -1 -96
$10,000 North Pacific Railway 3% 2047
164 shares First National Boston Corp.
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -74
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -74 $ 4,719.27
Income Receipts 1,336.16
Less Disbursements 155.00
Balance 12 -31 -74 5,900.43
$ 1,000.00
2,300.00
6,162.50
4,995.81
472.42
$ 14,930.73
Trustees Bridge Charitable Fund
George P. Morey, Chairman
Gaynor K. Rutherford William R. McEwen
Orin W. Fiske -- Battle Green Trust Fund
The income of this fund is to be used "for the maintenance of the Lexington Battle
Green or the monuments erected thereon."
Corpus $ 500.00
Principal- deposit Cambridge Savings Bank $ 500.00
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -74 $ 380.78
Income receipts 50.59
Balance 12 -31 -74 431.37
The Beals Fund
The income of this fund is to be expended "for the benefit of worthy, indigent, aged,
men and women over sixty years of age, American born."
Corpus
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank $ 2,000.00
Accumulated income- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -74 $ 3,621.45
Income receipts 298.26
Less Disbursements 1,188.00
Balance 12 -31 -74 2,731.71
94
$ 2,000.00
TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS
Hallie C. Blake Prize Fund
It is believed that, "the income is to be expended annually in two cash prizes to two
seniors (a boy and a girl) in each successive graduating class of the Lexington High
School, who by example and influence have shown highest qualities of leadership, conduct
and character and who possess in the largest measure the good will of the student body."
Corpus
32 Shares Amer. Tel. & Tel. Co. Common
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -74 $ 86.25
Income receipts 111.06
Less disbursements 100.00
Balance 12 -31 -74 97.31
$ 1,026.15
92.19
$ 1,118.34
Geneva M. Brown Fund
The income is to be "used for improving and beautifying the common and the triangular
parcel of land in front of Masonic Temple."
Corpus
$3,000 Interstate Power Co. 5% First
Mortgage Bonds due 5 -1 -87
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -74 $ 2,101.28
Income receipts 347.60
Less disbursements 65.55
Balance 12 -31 -74 2,383.33
$ 2,865.00
93.00
$ 2,958.00
Leroy S. Brown Fund
The "income therefrom used towards defraying the expense of an appropriate and
dignified celebration or observance by said Town of the anniversary of the Battle of
Lexington fought in said Lexington on the nineteenth of April, 1775."
Corpus
$5,000 U.S. Treasury Bonds 3 1/2% due 6 -15 -83
Accumulated income Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -74 $ 4,299.50
Income receipts 506.14
Balance 12 -31 -74 4,805.64
$ 5,000.00
Cemetery Trust Funds - Munroe
Corpus
Principal- Lexington Savings Bank (various deposits) $ 33,910.00
Principal -Union Warren Savings Bank (various deposits) 9,000.00
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -74 $24,936.47
Income receipts
Less Disbursements
Balance 12 -31 -74
8,443.85
1,080.00
32,300.32
$ 5,000.00
$ 42,910.00
Robert P. Clapp Trust Fund
The income to be used to provide two prizes for pupils of Lexington High School, one
for excellence in composition and the other for excellence in speaking.
Corpus $ 1,357.59
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -74 $ 1,287.23
Income receipts 70.36
Balance 12 -31 -74 1,357.59
95
TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS
Colonial Cemetery
Corpus
Principal- Lexington Savings Bank (various deposits) $ 1,400.00
Accumulated income- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -74 $ 1,049.00
Income receipts 133.94
Balance 12 -31 -74 1,182.94
$ 1,400.00
Frederick L. Emery Fund
The income is to be used by the Lexington Field and Garden Club for the work of
"grading, grassing and keeping in order grass borders lying between side walks or foot-
paths and the driveways on public streets, and in otherwise beautifying the public
streets, ways and places in said Town, preference to be given to said objects in order
stated."
Corpus
$1,000 Interstate Power Co. 5% 1st
Mortgage due 5 -1 -87
$2,000 Virginia Electric and Power Co. 4 1/2%
1st Mortgage Bonds due 12 -1 -87
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Accumulated income - Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -74 $ 183.93
Income receipts 329.70
Less disbursements 183.93
Balance 12 -31 -74 329.70
$ 990.00
2,000.00
2,021.25
$ 5,011.25
Emma I. Fiske Flower Fund
For the preservation and care of a specific cemetery lot.
Corpus $ 300.00
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank $ 300.00
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -74 $ 299.76
Income receipts 32.75
Less disbursements 3.00
Balance 12 -31 -74 329.51
Charles E. French Colonial Cemetery Fund
The "annual income, thereof to be devoted to the care of the older part of the
cemetery in which repose the remains of Rev. John Hancock and wife. The vault enclosing
their remains to receive due care."
Corpus
$2,000 Chicago Great Western Railway 4% 1988
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -74 $ 2,029.49
Income receipts 214.35
Balance 12 -31 -74 2,243.84
96
$ 1,565.00
396.65
$ 1,961.65
TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS
Charles E. French Medal Fund
The income is to be used annually to purchase silver medals to be distributed to
pupils in the senior high and in the junior high school "for the best scholarship
(military and mechanic arts not included)."
Corpus $ 2,783.48
$2,000 American Tel. and Tel. Co. 7% debentures 2 -15 -2001 $ 1,920.00
$1,000 Chicago Great Western Railway 4% 1988 782.50
Principal- deposit•Lexington Savings Bank 80.98
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -74 $ 3,399.85
Income receipts 373.73
Balance 12 -31 -74 3,773.58
Jonas Gammel Trust
The income is to be expended by the board of public welfare and by two ladies
appointed annually for the purpose by the selectmen "in purchasing such luxuries or
delicacies for the Town poor, wherever located, as are not usually furnished them, and as
shall tend to promote their health and comfort."
Corpus $ 500.00
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank $ 500.00
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -74 $ 313.89
Income receipts 44.41
Balance 12 -31 -74 358.30
Elizabeth Bridge Gerry Fund
To be held and used for the same purpose as the Bridge Charitable Fund.
Corpus $ 2,254.65
$1,000 Virginia Electric and Power Co. 4 1/2% 1st
Mortgage Bonds due 12 -1 -87 $ 1,000.00
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 12 -31 -74 1,254.65
George P. Morey, Chairman
Gaynor K. Rutherford William R. McEwen
George I. Gilmore Fund
"To the Town of Lexington, ... the sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000), the income
therefrom to be used as the town may from time to time vote; and if at any time special
use arises to which in the opinion of the Selectmen the principal of said fund may be
applied then the principal of said fund may be so applied upon the vote of the town
meeting authorizing same."
Corpus $ 8,886.65
45 Shares Boston Edison $ 1,791.43
26 Shares Standard Oil of N.J. 1,902.72
$5,000 Georgia Power Co. First Mortgage 4 3/8% 11 -1 -1992 4,312.50
$1,000 Chesapeake and Ohio 4 1/2% 1992 880.00
Income- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -74 $ 11,450.12
Income receipts 1,329.71
Balance 12 -31 -74 12,779.83
97
TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS
Harriet R. Gilmore Trust for the Benefit of the Poor
The income is to be expended under the direction of the board of public welfare "for
the benefit of poor people in said Lexington, whether the same shall be inmates of the
Alms House in said town or otherwise."
Corpus
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -74 $ 167.79
Income receipts 36.42
Balance 12 -31 -74 204.21
$ 500.00
$ 500.00
Hayes Fountain Trust Fund
The "income is to be used for the perpetual care of the fountain and grounds
immediately around it."
Corpus
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -74 $ 1,012.14
Income receipts 102.42
Balance 12 -31 -74 1,114.56
$ 862.72
Herbert Hilton Fund
For the preservation and care of a specific cemetery lot.
Corpus
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -74 $ 3,157.95
Income receipts
Less disbursements
Balance 12 -31 -74
420.61
129.00
3,449.56
$4,577.47
$ 862.72
$ 4,577.47
Everett M. Mulliken Fund
The "income- -shall be used under the supervision of the proper town authorities, for
the care of Hastings Park in said Lexington."
Corpus
$5,000 Central Maine Power Co. 1st
Mortgage 4 7/8% Bonds due 5 -1 -87
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -74 $ 5,553.60
Income receipts 678.93
Less disbursements 65.54
Balance 12 -31 -74 6,166.99
$4,812.50
82.50
Henry S. Raymond Fund
For the preservation and care of specific cemetery lots.
Corpus
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -74 $ 1,341.81
Income receipts 166.41
Less disbursements 10.00
Balance 12 -1 -74 1,498.22
98
$1,500.00
$ 4,895.00
$ 1,500.00
TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS
Sarah E. Raymond Library Fund
"The income only from said fund shall be used for the purchase of books for the
public library of said Town of Lexington, now known as the Cary Memorial Library."
Corpus
Principal- deposit Provident Institution
for Savings $ 500.00
Accumulated income - deposit Provident Institution For Savings
Balance 1 -1 -74 $ 134.51
Income receipts 28.37
Balance 12 -31 -74 162.88
$ 500.00
Edith C. Redman Trust
The "income only therefrom to be used and applied for the care and maintenance of
the Lexington Common, known as 'Battle Green'."
Corpus
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -74 $ 312.78
Income receipts 44.43
Balance 12 -31 -74 357.21
$ 500.00
$ 500.00
Elsa W. Regestein Fund
The income to be expended for awards to members of the senior class of the
Lexington High School.
Corpus
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -74
Income receipts
Balance 12 -31 -74
$1,098.34
60.04
1,158.38
$1,158.38
F. Foster Sherburne and Tenney Sherburne Fund
"The net income from said fund shall be awarded annually or oftener to educate or
assist in the education of such deserving young men or women domiciled in said 'Town of
Lexington' at the time of any such award as shall be selected by 'a committee consisting
of the superintendent of schools, the minister of the First Congregational Unitarian
Society in Lexington, and the chairman of the board of selectmen.' It is the purpose of
this fund to continue the long established practice of ... F. Foster Sherburne, during
his lifetime and thus to enable young men and women to obtain an education in a well
recognized College or University of higher education. The beneficiaries shall be selected
without regard to their race, color, sex or religious beliefs, consideration being given
not only to their scholastic ability but also to their character, habits and financial
needs, and such awards shall be solely for the payment of tuition."
Corpus
$4,000 Chicago Great Western Railway 4$ 1988
$2,000 Interstate Power Co. -lst Mortgage 5 1/8%
5 -1 -89
$10,000 Niagara Mohawk Power 4 3/4% 1990
$5,000 No. Pacific Railway 4% 1997
$5,000 Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co.
4 1/2% Bonds due 3 -1 -87
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -74 $1,245.66
Income receipts 1,305.30
Less disbursements, scholarships 1,200.00
Balance 12 -31 -74 1,350.96
99
$3,150.00
1,969.08
9,900.00
4,362.50
4,926.51
393.56
$24,701.65
TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS
Albert Ball Tenney Memorial Fund
The income is "to be used to provide nightly illumination of the (Lexington Minute-
man) statute."
Corpus
$4,000 Hocking Valley 4 1/2% Bonds due 1999
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -74 $ 3,421.88
Income receipts 406.00
Less disbursements 41.01
Balance 12 -31 -74 3,786.87
$ 3,870.74
661.06
$ 4,531.80
William Augustus Tower Memorial Park Fund
The "income thereof to be applied by said town in each and every year for the care,
maintenance and improvement of 'Tower Park'."
Corpus
$2,000 New England Power Co. 4% 1st Mortgage Bonds
6 -1 -1988
$2,000 Western Mass. Electric Co. 4 3/8% 1st Mortgage
Series C 4 -1 -87
$10,000 South Pacific Co. 1st Mortgage 2 3/4% Bonds
Series F due 1 -1 -96
Principal- deposit Union Warren Savings Bank
Accumulated income - deposit LexingtaiSavings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -74 $ 6,326.27
Income receipts 845.12
Balance 12 -31 -74 7,171.39
$ 1,510.00
1,590.00
5,750.00
114.71
$ 8,964.71
Charles Lyman Weld Fund
The entire fund, both principal and income, are available upon a vote of the town
"for educational purposes or chapel at Westview Cemetery ".
Corpus
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -74
Income receipts
Balance 12 -31 -74
$ 3,527.46
211.71
3,739.17
$ 3,739.17
Mr. and Mrs. William B. Foster Fund
The interest to be used to put plants out on Memorial Day (May 30) of each year on
Lot No. 218 in Munroe Cemetery.
Corpus
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -74 $ 5.26
Income receipts 16.54
Less disbursements 10.00
Balance 12 -31 -74 11.80
$ 300.00
$ 300.00
The Harrington Memorial Fund
To the School Committee of the Town of Lexington, Massachusetts for scholarships for
needy children, all monies to be invested and reinvested for ten (10) years.
Corpus
8,000 Am. Tel. & Tel. Debentures 4 -1 -1982
84 Shares Am. Tel. & Tel. Co. Common
5.9 Shares Am. Tel. & Tel. Co. Common(Shares held -
Stock Purchase Plan)
100
$ 5,600.00
3,633.00
23 9.76
$ 9,472.76
TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -74 $ 383.44
Income receipts 243.28
Balance 12 -31 -74 626.72
George C. Smith Fund
The "income thereof to be expended by the 'Field and Garden Club' ... in setting out
and keeping in order shade and ornamental trees and shrubs in the streets and highways in
said town, or the beautifying of unsightly places in the highways ".
Corpus
$4,000 South Pacific Co. - 1st Mortgage 2 3/4%
Bond Series F. due 1 -1 -96
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -74 $ 110.00
Income receipts 110.00
Less disbursements 110.00
Balance 12 -31 -74 110.00
$ 2,335.44
172.21
$ 2,507.65
Ellen A. Stone Fund
The interest, as it accrues, is to be paid "to school committee who are to employ it
in aiding needing and deserving young women of Lexington in getting a good school
education ".
Corpus
$2,000 Virginia Electric and Power Co. 4 1/2% Mortgage
Bonds due 12 -1 -87
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -74 $ 133.82
Income receipts 144.56
Balance 12 -31 -74 278.38
$ 2,000.00
$ 2,000.00
George W. Taylor Flag Fund
The "income to be used for the care, preservation and replacement of Said flagpole
(on the Battle Green), or for the purchase of new flags; any balance of income from said
fund to be used for the care of Lexington Common ".
Corpus
$2,000 Virginia Electric and Power Co. 4 1/2% 1st
Mortgage Bonds due 12 -1 -87
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -74 $ 351.25
Income receipts 156.78
Balance 12 -31 -74 508.03
$ 2,000.00
6.25
$ 2,006.25
George W. Taylor Tree Fund
The "income ... is to be expended for the care, purchase and preservation of trees
for the adornment of said town ".
Corpus
$2,000 Virginia Electric and Power Co. 4 1/2% 1st
Mortgage Bonds due 12 -1 -87
Principal - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -74 $ 470.44
Income receipts 163.32
Balance 12 -31 -74 633.76
101
$ 2,000.00
6.25
$ 2,006.25
TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS
Westview Cemetery - Perpetual Care
Corpus
$28,000 Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co.
4 1/2% Bonds due 3 -1 -87
$1,000 Oklahoma Gas & Electric 3 7/8% Bonds due 1988
$15,000 North Pacific Railway Co. Prior Lien, Mortgage
4% Bonds due 1 -1 -97
$5,000 Alabama Power Co. 1st Mortgage 4 5/8% Bonds
due 5 -1 -87
$12,000 Chicago Great Western Railway 1st Mortgage
4% Bonds Series A due 1 -1 -88
$4,000 Hocking Valley 4 1/2% Bonds due 1999
$6,000 Alabama Power Co. 1st Mortgage 3 7/8% Bonds
due 1 -1 -88
$10,000 Great Northern Railway 3 1/8% due 1990
$1,000 Idaho Power Co. 4 1/2% Bonds due 1 -1 -87
$3,000 Central Maine Power 3 5/8% Bonds due 3 -1 -83
420 Shares First National Bank of Boston
750 Shares J.P. Morgan & Co., Inc.
295 Shares State Street Bank and Trust Co.
428 Shares Shawmut Assoc., Inc.
$15,000 Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. 4 3/8%
Debentures due 3 -1 -2003
$5,000 General Telephone Co. of Calif. 4 1/2%
Mortgage due 9 -1 -86
630 Shares New England Merchants National Bank
1,235 Shares Boston Co., Class B
$10,000 American T & T Co. 8 3/4% debentures with
200 Warrants due 5 -15 -2000
100 Shares First National Boston Corp.
$14,000 New England Merchants National Bank 5% Conv.
Debentures due 1994
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -74
Income receipts
Disbursements
Balance 12 -31 -74
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -74 $ 11,144.30
Income receipts 13,663.55
Less disbursements 14,213.05
Balance 12 -31 -74 10,594.80
Louise E. Wilkins Flower Fund
$27,648.29
872.50
12,414.51
4,543.75
9,241.05
3,870.74
5,085.00
6,751.25
972.50
2,550.00
13,055.00
20,677.81
11,070.00
21,440.13
11,006.25
3,993.75
16,207.50
25,219.25
11,391.32
4,171.51
9,000.00
525.14
14,500.00
9,000.00
6,025.14
Corpus
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -74 $ 90.86
Income receipts 4.92
Less disbursements 2.00
Balance 12 -31 -74 93.78
$227,207.25
$ 93.78
George P. Morey, Chairman
Gaynor Rutherford William McEwen
102
Board of Assessors
1974 RECAPITULATION
Town
Total Appropriations as certified by town clerk
to be raised by taxation, Chapter 41, Section 15A
Total appropriations voted to be taken from
available funds
Amount necessary to satisfy final court judgments
Offsets to Cherry Sheet Estimated Receipts
State
State Recreation Areas
State Audit of Municipal Accounts
State Examination of Retirement System
Metropolitan Districts Area
Mass Bay Transportation Authority
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Bills
Health Insurance Programs
Special Education (1972 - 766)
County
County Tax
County Hospital Assessment
Overlay of current year
Gross amount to be raised
$21,615,971.00
1,314,113.52
Total
State Tax and Assessments
1974
Estimates
$154,920.83
14,105.97
299.70
564,263.93
382,706.00
4,289.40
14,442.73
59,000.00
$1,194,028.56
County Tax and Assessments
Estimates Underestimates
$809,951.28 22,674.63
65,554.70
Estimated Receipts
and Available Funds
1975 Fiscal Year Estimated Receipts certified by the Commissioner on Cherry Sheet
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise
Licenses
Fines
Special Assessments
General Government
Protections of Persons and Property
Health and Sanitation
School (local receipts of School Committee)
Recreation
Public Service Enterprises (such as Water Dept.)
Cemeteries (other than Trust Funds and Sale of Lots)
Interest on Taxes and Assessments
Farm Animal Excise
Unclassified
In Lieu of Taxes - Cambridge and Arlington
103
$22,930,084.52
76,942.03
426,761.71
1,194,028.56
898,180.61
275,000.00
$25,800,997.433
$4,646,053.61
863,282.77
35,673.55
49,241.95
155,929.17
7,490.02
1,710.00
21,445.28
61,739.53
11,915.50
429,789.63
5,953.50
156,358.89
18.50
184,842.06
2.993.58
Total estimated receipts $6,634,437.54
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Overestimates (from Cherry Sheet)
38,684.93
Amounts Voted to be taken from Available Funds
Transfers - Meeting 4/1/74
ftac }u e li 5(30 Fedrievf Slang Funds)
Transfers - Meeting of 4/3/74
Available Funds - Meeting 4/3/74
E & D Transfer - Art. 109 Annual T.M.
Date of Vote
4/1/74
4/1/74
4/3/74
4/3/74
Total Available Funds
Total estimated receipts and available funds
Net amount to be raised by taxation on property
Personal Property Valuation
Real Estate Valuation
Total
$ 13,397,400
232,188,700
$245,586,100
Tax Rate
$70.40
Amount
448,433.27
655,125.00
198,598.00
11,957.25
524,500.00
$1,838,613,52
$1,877,298.45
$ 943,176.96
16 346 084.48
Total taxes levied on property
Items Not Entering into the Determination of the Tax Rate
Betterments and Special Assessments added to Taxes
Committed
Interest
$26,671.18
786.88
8,609.66
409.52
Apportioned Sewer Assessments
Apportioned Sidewalk Assessments
Apportioned Street Assessments
Apportioned Water Assessments
Water Liens added to Taxes
Amount
$59,931.72
2,028.96
23,816,06
841.95
24,563.67
Total amount of 1974 Taxes on Property and of Assessments and Liens
added to Taxes as Committed to Tax Collector
Number of Parcels Assessed
Bills on Personal Estate
Bills on Real Estate
Value of Assessed Personal Estate
Stock in Trade
Machinery
All other tangible personal property
Total Valuation of Assessed Personal Estate
Value of Assessed Real Estate
Land exclusive of buildings
Buildings exclusive of land
Total Valuation of Assessed Real Estate
TABLE OF AGGREGATES
Total
241
9745
$ 74,800
354,750
12,967,850
$ 50,834,900
181,353,800
$13,397,400
$232,188,700
$ 8,511,735.99
$17289,261,44
$17,289,261.44
$86,602.90
2,815.84
32,425.72
1,251.47
24,563,67
$147,659.60
$17,436,921,04
Total Valuation of Assessed Estate $245,586,100
104
On Personal Estate
On Real Estate
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Taxes for State, County and City or Town Purposes, Including Overlay
$ 943,176.96
16 346 084.48
Total Taxes Assessed $17,2891261.44
Number of Livestock Assessed
General
Horses 45
Cows 5
Fowl 153
All Other 9
Number of Acres of Land Assessed
Number of Dwelling Houses Assessed
Property Exempt from Taxation
Value of Real Estate
Value of Tangible Personal Estate
6966
8418
$70,716,504
2,477,144
Total Value of Exempt Property $73,193,648
Recapitulation of Commitments Fiscal Year of 1974
on Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise
Date of Number of Commission's
Commitment Vehicles Value Excise
2/4/74 1,853 2,678,700 91,893.20
3/21/74 1,488 1,693,850 34,313.46
8/20/74 15 17,250 1,138.50
8/28/74 1,620 1,744,150 58,590.83
11/15/74 220 222,550 11,275.48
6/3/74 4,136 3,085,200 203,113.87
6/21/74 4,644 3,282,987 216,155.83
7/22/74 4,205 2,931,799 193,325.63
10/21/74 5,448 84,982,450 314,087.36
12/26/74 2,971 5,121,300 253,064.28
Willard P. Grush, Chairman
William L. Potter F. William Smith
105
Town Treasurer
Cash on hand January 1, 1973
Receipts during 18 month cycle
Expenditures per warrants during 18 month cycle
Cash on hand June 30, 1974.
Invested cash included in receipts
Invested cash included in expenditures
Interest on invested cash included in receipts
SUMMARY OF TOWN TREASURER'S CASH
Lexington Trust Co. (County Bank)
Lexington Trust Co. (County Bank) Federal Revenue
N. E. Merchants National Bank
N. E. Merchants National Bank (Library)
Newton - Waltham Bank and Trust Co.
State Street Bank and Trust Co.
Middlesex Bank
First National Bank of Boston
Harvard Trust Co.
Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Co.
The County Bank, N.A.
Depositors Trust Co.
Capital Bank and Trust Co.
Cash and Checks in Office
Returned checks
Time Certificate of Deposit - in transit
INVESTED CASH AS OF 6 -30 -74
Certificates of Deposit (January 1973 -June 1974 Warrants)
Treasury Bills
Harrington Seedling Forest Fund
Bicentennial Celebrations Fund
Stabilization Fund
Conservation Fund
$ 313,859.20
88,185,802.45
88,499,661.65
87,171,131.18
126,629.34
38,194,132.15
33,711,493.64
322,200.60
$ 265,491.82
23,481.05
57,719.29
11,021.78
15,836.15
17,081.38
10,870.94
50,471.34
270,367.72
5,000.00
5,000.00
3,041.68
1,000.00
126,629.34
1,658.78
150,000.00
$1,014,671.27
$3,400,000.00
100,000.00
1,273.15
13,695.06
1,524.37
8,505.99
REPORT OF TAX TITLE ACCOUNTS
Number of Tax Titles on hand January 1, 1973 54
Number of Tax Titles added during 1973 -June 1974 +3
Number of Tax Titles released during 1973 -June 1974 -2
Number of Tax Titles foreclosed during 1973 -June 1974 -6
Number of Tax Titles town owned -6
43
Total Amount $ 21,862.65
Louis A. Zehner
Town Treasurer
106
Transmittal Letter
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Lexington, Massachusetts
January 22, 1975
In accordance with the provisions of the General Laws, Chapter 41, Section 61,
I submit herewith the financial reports of the Town as of the end of the fiscal
year
June 30, 1974.
Balance Sheet as of June 30, 1974
Appropriation Balances as of June 30, 1974
Receipts for fiscal period January 1, 1974 to June 30, 1974
Expenditures for fiscal period January 1, 1973 to June 30, 1974
Municipal Indebtedness as of June 30, 1974
The cash balance of the Town Treasurer has been verified and the accounts of
the various Trust Funds audited during the fiscal period.
Cash
In Banks
Federal Revenue Sharing
Invested
Advances for Petty Cash
Treasurer
Collector
Accounts Receivable
Taxes
Levy of 1969
Real Estate
Levy of 1972
Personal
Real Estate
Levy of 1973
Personal
Real Estate
Levy of 1974
Assets
150.00
150.00
287.04
201.50
1,170.37
2,443.00
110,377.67
Richard M. Perry, Comptroller
Balance Sheet, June 30, 1974
GENERAL ACCOUNTS Liabilities and Reserves
968,861.52
45,809.75
3,500,000.00
300.00
Personal 237,235.08
Real Estate 266,108.04 617,822.70
Motor Vehicle Excise
Levy of 1971 2,661.66
Levy of 1972 14,383.91
Levy of 1973 57,275.32
Levy of 1974 290,063.30 364,384.19
Employee Payroll Deductions
Federal Withholding Taxes
State Withholding Taxes
Tax Sheltered Annuities
Police Union Dues
Blue Cross -Blue Shield
prior 1959
Group Insurance
Guarantee Deposits
Sewer House Connections
Water House Connections
Agency
County Dog Licenses
Tailings - Unclaimed Checks
Gifts - Bequests
Westview Cemetery -Perpetual Care
Bicentennial Gifts
Federal Grants
Federal Revenue Sharing PL92-512
Aid to Education
PL 874
Music Project
Learning Disabilities Title III
Library Extension
Administrative Grant Title IT -I
2,266.85
112,735.68
29,970.01
138.00
34,021.28
(110.00)
(4,350.99)
16,163.43
8,977.28
1,246.00
622.40
45,809.75
29,750.00
6,021.82
15,573.02
16,239.07
11,016.80
174,670.83
25,140.71
2,799.65
3,251.37
1,868.40
392,160.46
Assets
Special Assessments
Sewer
Unapportioned
Added to Taxes
Levy of 1973
Street
Unapportioned
Added to Taxes
Levy of 1973
Sidewalk
Unapportioned
Added to Taxes
Levy of 1973
Water
Unapportioned
Added to Taxes
Levy of 1973
Committed
Levy of
Levy of
Interest
1973
1975
Under Estimates
Middlesex County Tax
Tax Titles and Possessions
Tax Titles
Tax Possessions
Departmental
Selectmen
Assessors
Sewer House Connections
Street Opening Charges
Munroe Cemetery
Westview Cemetery
School Bldg. Assistance -
Anticipation
Water
Liens added to Taxes
Levy of 1973 Taxes
Levy of 1974 Taxes
Rates
House Connections
Miscellaneous
41,689.63
440.29
23,234.45
263.91
8,686.47
29.35
2,456.51
123.03
579.65
(7.41)
16,835.84
18,311.60
2,797.40
738.54
3,214.08
30.00
25.20
3,334.00
1,094.11
19,483.78
208,360.81
822.67
357.60
Balance Sheet - June 30, 1974
77,495.88
22,674,63
35,147.44
10,139.22
442,002.21
230,118.97
Liabilities and Reserves
State Grants
Metco
Water Pollution Control
Aid to Libraries
Educ. Children -Low Income
Autistic Program -Part B EHA
160,407.31
124,389.12
11,957.51
14,350.00
5,696.95
Revolving Funds
School Lunch 91,774.34
School Athletic 21,966.24
Adult Education 3,088.06
Pupil School Material Recoveries 4,111.08
Appropriation Balances
General Revenue
Non -Revenue
Library
School Loans
Sewer -Street -Water Loans
Conservation
Over Estimates
State Parks & Reservations
Metropolitan Sewerage Bonds
Mass. Bay Transit Authority
Metro. Air Pollution Control
23,116,921.92
316,800.89
120,939.72
705,493.78
119,626.70
114,768.16
4,363.60 24,061,174.16
15,131.51
23,332.25
84.83
136.34
Loans Authorized and Unissued
Bond Anticipation Loan
Receipts Reserved for Appropriation
Parking Meter Receipts
Receipts Reserved for Special Purpose
Insurance Claims 1,978.16
L.A.B. Life Care Center 4,640.93
Police Off Duty 10.00
Custodian Off Duty 44.64
Colonial Acres -Subdivision 20,000.00
Varian Vacuum Sewer Extension 1,691.00
Garfield St. Sewer Service 39.18
Vine Brook Realty Subdivision 2,465.56
MRVT School - Sewer 1,499.30
Bicentennial Fund 671.60
Reserve Fund - Overlay Surplus
38,684.93
1,340,000.00
285,000.00
13,281.56
33,040.37
71.76
Loans Authorized
Sewers and Drains
Conservation Land
Revenue - 1975
Balance Sheet - June 30, 1974
Assets Liabilities and Reserves
Overlay Reserved for Abatement
1,535,000.00 Levy of 1968 2,000.00
90,000.00 1,625,000.00 Levy of 1969 2,000.00
Levy of 1970 3,035.25
21,091,471.00 Levy of 1971 44,992.28
Levy of 1972 50,916.59
Levy of 1973 170,636.60
Levy of 1974 230,834.23
504,414.95
Revenue Reserved Until Collected
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax 364,384.19
Special Assessment 77,495.88
Tax Titles and Possessions 35,147.44
Departmental 10,139.22
Water 230,118.97 717,285.70
Sale of Cemetery Lots and Graves 46,137.41
Reserve for Petty Cash Advances 300.00
Surplus Revenue 954,204.64
29,031,227.51 29,031,227.51
Deferred Revenue Accounts
Apportioned Assessments Not Due Apportioned Sewer Assessment Revenue
Sewer 623,288.16 Due in 1974 - 1993
Street 211,608.39
Sidewalk 17,806.83 Apportioned Sewer Assessment Revenue
Water 9,973.45 862,676.83 Due in 1974 - 1992
Suspended Assessments Apportioned Sidewalk Assessment Revenue
Sewer 34,238.83 Due in 1974 - 1993
Sewer Town Owned Land 222.89
Street 5,388.90 Apportioned Water Assessment Revenue
Sidewalk 1,588.05 Due in 1974 - 1992
Water 3,991.48 45,430.15
908,106.98
Suspended Sewer Revenue
Suspended Sewer Revenue
Town Owned Land
Suspended Street Revenue
Suspended Sidewalk Revenue
Suspended Water Revenue
623,288.16
211,608.39
17,806.83
9,973.45
34,238.83
222.89
5,388.90
1,588.05
3,991.48
908,106.98
Net Funded of Fixed Debt
Inside Debt Limit
General
Balance Sheet - June 30, 1974
Debt Accounts
Serial Loans
3,036,000.00
Outside Debt Limit
General 7,143,000.00
Public Serv. Enter. 28,000.00 7,171,000.00
Trust and Investment Funds
Cash and Securities in Custody of
Trustees of Public Trusts
Trust of Town Treasurer
Trustees of Cary Library
10,207,000.00
Inside Debt Limit
Sewer 1,115,000.00
Street 48,000.00
Library 68,000.00
Town Office Bldg. 30,000.00
Town Office Bldg. Add. 310,000.00
Public Works Bldg. 90,000.00
Municipal Purpose 1,375,000.00
3,036,000.00
Outside Debt Limit
School 7,143,000.00
Public Serv. Enter. 28,000.00 7,171,000.00
10,207,000.00
Trust and Investment Accounts
In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts
477,359.80
27,105.04
45,866.00
Welfare Funds
Bridge Charitable Fund 21,350.00
Elizabeth J.Gerry Fund 2,254.65
Beals Fund 5,621.45
Harriet R. Gilmore 667.79
Jonas Gammell 813.89
School Funds
Robert R. Clapp Fund 1,287.23
Mathew Allen Memorial Fund 241.27
H.S. Blake Prize Fund 1,204.59
Chas. E.French MedalFund 6,400.83
Ellen A. Stone Fund 2,133.82
F. Foster & Tenney
Sherburne Fund 27,565.73
Elsa W. Regestein Fund 1,098.34
Harrington Memorial Fund 9,616.44
Library Funds
Sarah E. Raymond
Cemetery Funds
Emma A. Fiske-Flower
Chas. E. French -Colonial
Herbert Hilton -Munroe
Henry S. Raymond -Munroe
Louise E. Wilkins -Flower
Charles Lyman Weld
William B. Foster Fund
599.76
4,426.14
7,735.42
2,841.81
90.86
3,527.46
305.26
30,707.78
49,548.25
634.51
19,526.71
Balance Sheet June 30, 1974
Trust and Investment Accounts Continued
Park and Common Funds
Edith C. Redman 812.78
Orrin W. Fiske 880.78
Genevra Brown 5,194.28
Frank L. Emery 5,195.18
Hayes Fountain 1,874.86
George O. Smith 4,282.21
George W. Taylor -Flag 2.357.50
William A. Tower 19,539.71
Albert Ball Tenney 7,953.68
Everett M. Mulliken 10,636.10
Perpetual Care - Colonial 2,449.00
Munroe 67,846.47
Westview 215,807.04 344,829.59
Leroy S. Brown Fund 9,299.50
George W. Taylor Tree Fund 2,476.69
George L. Gilmore Fund 20,336.77
In Custody of Cary Library
General Investment Fund 45,866.00
In Custody of Town Treasurer
Seedling Town Forest - Harrington 1,278.81
Bicentennial Celebration 15,684.98
Conservation 8,543.80
Stabilization 1, 597.45 27,105.04
550,330.84 550,330.84
Date
School
05 -01 -53 High School (Comp.)
01 -01 -54 Fiske School Addition
08 -01 -54 Hastings School
10 -01 -55 Harrington School
12 -01 -55 High School Addition
09 -01 -56 Franklin School Addition
11 -15 -57 Hastings- Harrington Addition
08 -01 -57 Franklin School Addition
08 -01 -58 Diamond Junior H. S.
07 -15 -60 Estabrook School
04 -11 -63 High School Addition
02 -16 -65 Bridge School
01 -01 -66 Bowman School
05 -01 -71 New Junior High - Clarke
Total School
General Purpose
09 -01 -56 Library
09 -01 -56 Town Office Building
08 -01 -57 Street - Sewer- Library
08 -22 -66 Public Works Building
11 -01 -70 Town Office Addition
07 -24 -73 Municipal Purpose Loan
Total General Purpose
Street
06 -01 -65 Massachusetts Avenue
Total Street
Sewer
06 -01 -48 Trunk Construction
03 -01 -50 Trunk Construction
08 -01 -52 Sunnyfield Sewer
08 -01 -54 Trunk Construction
07 -15 -60 Trunk Construction
12 -01 -55 Trunk Construction
12 -01 -55 Trunk Construction
08 -01 -59 Trunk Construction
05 -15 -59 Trunk Construction - Shade St.
02 -01 -64 Trunk Construction - Woodhaven
08 -01 -67 Trunk Construction
Total Sewer
Water
08 -01 -57 6" - 16" Mains
Total Water
Grand Total
Town Debt and Interest
Rate of
Interest
2.2%
2.1%
1.8%
2.3%
2.4%
3.0%
3.5%
3.4%
2.9%
3.6%
3.0%
3.0%
3.5%
3.75%
3.0%
3.0%
3.4%
4.2%
4.2%
4.5%
Amount of
Original Issue
160,000.00
310,000.00
700,000.00
700,000.00
775.000.00
470,000.00
180,000.00
60,000.00
2,050,000.00
1,045,000.00
3,200.000.00
1,345.000.00
1,510,000.00
4,300,000.00
16,805,000.00
295,000.00
215,000.00
490,000.00
328,000.00
790,000.00
1,375.000.00
Principal Paid
Jan. 73 -June 74
5,000.00
30,000.00
35,000.00
35,000.00
38,000.00
25,000.00
10,000.00
3,000.00
100,000.00
50,000.00
320,000.00
140,000.00
160,000.00
860,000.00
1,811,000.00
15,000.00
10,000.00
20,000.00
30,000.00
160,000.00
Interest
Balance Paid
6 -30 -74 1-73-6-74
55.00
- - -- 630.00
35,000.00 1,575.00
70,000.00 3,220.00
76,000.00 3,648.00
45;000.00 2,775.00
20,000.00 1,440.00
12,000.00 714.00
500,000.00 24,650.00
350,000.00 20,700.00
1,440,000.00 74,400.00
715,000.00 36,375.00
870,000.00 51,275.00
3,010,000.00 201,562.50
7,143,000.00 423,019.50
40,000,00
30,000.00
80,000.00
90,000.00
310,000.00
1,375.000.00
3,493,000.00 235,000.00 1,925,000.00
2.9% 200,000.00 40,000.00 20,000.00
200,000.00 40,000.00 20,000.00
2,250.00
1,650.00
4,760.00
6,930.00
26,250.00
30,937.50
72,777.50
2,030.00
2,030.00
1.75% 275,000.00 15,000.00 20,000.00 743.75
1.75% 190,000.00 10,000.00 30,000.00 962.50
2.0% 175,000.00 5,000.00 45,000.00 1,450.00
1.8% 100,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 225.00
3.6% 330,000.00 15,000.00 105,000.00 6,210.00
2.4% 400,000.00 20,000.00 40,000.00 1,920.00
2.4% 70,000.00 3,000.00 6,000.00 288.00
3.9% 100,000.00 5,000.00 30,000.00 1,950.00
3.4% 210,000.00 20,000.00 - 50,000.00 3,230.00
3.1% 500,000.00 50,000.00 250,000.00 13,175.00
3.8% 750,000.00 40,000.00 510,000.00 30,590.00
3,100,000.00 188,000.00 1,091,000.00 60,744.25
3.4 260,000.00 7,000.00 28,000.00
260,000.00 7,000.00 28,000.00
28,858,000.00
112
2,281,000.00
1,666.00
1,666.00
10,207,000.00 560,237.25
Retirement Board
At the 1974 Annual Town Meeting, $274,175. was appropriated as the Town's share of con-
tributory retirement pensions, and $2,525. to cover the operating expenses of the retirement
system for the 1975 fiscal year. In addition $130,000. was voted to pay the pensions of the
non - contributory retirees. The Lexington Housing Authority contributed $825. for its share.
During the year, 19 employees were retired under the contributory, and one under the
non - contributory sections of the retirement laws. The number pensioned from the Town is
151 as of December 31, 1974.
During the twelve month period ending November 30, 1974, the assets of the retirement
system increased almost $183,000. A comparative balance sheet of the financial condition
is submitted herewith.
COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET
ACCOUNT November 30, 1973 November 30, 1974
Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities
Bonds $2,046,466.80 $2,298,985.06
Stocks 431,505.38 279,563.25
Cash on hand or in banks 118,329.96 102,399.76
Accrued interest paid on investments 2,170.00 4,097.07
Annuity savings fund $1,705,903.84 $1,885,638.02
Annuity reserve fund 302,297.64 356,862.79
Military service fund 3,745.83 3,794.13
Pension fund 557,574.91 490,163.56
Expense fund 4,335.71 4,790.75
Deductions -Group 1 146,276.68 153,729.41
Deductions -Group 4 58,020.16 60,210.69
Profit on sale of investments 16,456.66 281.37
Refunds -Group 1 19,990.40 34,737.23
Refunds -Group 4 - -- 7,808.01
Annuities paid 36,763.08 40,749.12
Pensions paid 226,264.88 295,281.60
Expenses paid 1,909.96 2,498.63
Income on investments 88,789.03 110,649.01
Total assets and liabilities $2,883,400.46 $2,883,400.46 $3,066,119.73 $3,066,119.73
George P. Morey, Chairman
Walter F. Spellman, Employees' Elected Representative
Richard M. Perry, Secretary, Ex- officio Member
113
Appropriation Accounts
Accounts Total Approp. & Balance Balances
(Voted at 1973 Town Meeting) Expenditures Transfer 6/30/73 To E & D To 1975 FY
Selectmen
Personal Services 56,674.37 59,272.00 2,597.63 2,597.63
Expenses 9,994.23 10,500.00 505.77 405.77
Town Manager
Personal Services 69,111.96 74,410.00 5,298.04 5,298.04
Expenses 1,991.40 2,106.00 114.60 114.60
Town Manager's Jurisdiction
Clerical Pool 23,931.33 35,385.00 11,453.67 11,453.67
Professional Services 4,470.79 4,500.00 29.21 29.21
Fire & Police Medical 7,662.07 7,955.00 292.93 253.93
Guides Director 1,500.00 1,500.00
Out -of -State Travel 4,495.90 6,950.00 2,454.10 2,454.10
Training & Tray. Out -of -State 4,140.38 4,200.00 59.62 59.62
Tuition & Training Fees 12,138.25 12,575.00 436.75 436.75
In -State Travel 7,286.50 7,500.00 213.50 179.75
Selectmen's Jurisdiction
Community Services 44.35 50.00 5.65 5.65
Juvenile Services 17,154.05 17,950.00 795.95 795.95
Bicentennial Committee 750.00 750.00
Town Clerk
Personal Services 55,326.25 55,335.00 8.75 8.75
Expenses 1,190.16 1,430.00 239.84 239.84
Vital Statistics 780.62 800.00 19.38 19.38
Trustees of Public Trusts 955.00 970.00 15.00 15.00
Board of Appeals
Personal Services 10,681.13 10,682.00 .87 .87
Expenses 2,012.53 2,495.00 482.47 482.47
Planning Board
Personal Services 39,261.06 41,163.00 1,901.94 1,901.94
Expenses 3,390.60 4,737.00 1,346.40 1,318.55
Group Insurance 295,985.54 310,698.00 14,712.46 14,712.46
Munic. Prop. & Wrkmn. Comp. 195,440.49 198,320.00 2,879.51
Printing Town Report 12,824.04 12,903.00 78.96 78.96
Law Fees 51,375.00 51,375.00
Law Expenses 7,421.76 7,500.00 78.24
Election Selectmen 12,434.94 13,375.00 940.06 940.06
Election Town Clerk 14,687.72 15,955.00 1,267.28
Board of Registrars - Personal Serv. 6,107.39 7,098.00 990.61 990.61
Expenses 982.87 9,850.00 8,867.13 3,867.13
Appropriation Expenses 6,073.06 6,225.00 151.94 151.94
Capital Expenditures Expenses 30.00 150.00 120.00 120.00
Standing Sch. Bldg. Comm. Expenses 30.00 50.00 20.00 20.00
Permanent Bldg. Comm. Expenses 90.00 450.00 360.00 360.00
Town Celebration Comm. Expenses 10,836.19 11,000.00 163.81 163.81
Historic Districts Comm. Expenses 2,134.27 2,135.00 .73 .73
Conservation Comm. Expenses 5,433.21 6,295.00 861.79 861.79
Recreation Comm. Personal Services 82,353.06 93,125.00 10,771.94 10,771.94
Expenses 23,065.05 23,085.00 19.95 19.95
Treasurer
Personal Services 30,980.88 31,101.00 120.12 120.12
Expenses 3,959.23 6,260.00 2,300.77 2,300.77
Foreclosure & Redemption 191.33 2,250.00 2,058.67 2,058.67
Tax Collector
Personal Services 36,074.00 36,074.00
Expenses 3,293.02 4,015.00 721.98 721.98
Comptroller
Personal Services 104,431.37 105,519.00 1,087.63 1,087.63
Expenses 4,307.01 5,700.00 1,392.99 1,392.99
Comptroller's Jurisdiction
Office Mach. Capital Outlay 27,200.90 33,150.00 5,949.10 787.10 5,162.00
Office Mach. Maint. & Repair 8,414.19 8,650.00 235.81 235.81
Office Serv. Copier Supplies 9,490.07 9,550.00 59.93 59.93
Metered Mail 19,327.11 19,350.00 22.89 1.89 21.00
100.00
39.00
33.75
27.85
2,879.51
78.24
1,267.28
5,000.00
114
Accounts
(Voted at 1973 Town Meeting)
Assessors
Personal Services
Expenses
Health
Personal Services
Expenses
Rabies Clinic
Health's Jurisdiction -Dog
Personal Services
Expenses
Police
Personal Services
Expenses
Parking Meter Maint.
Fire
Personal Services
Expenses
Ambulance Maint.
Forest Fire
Local Disaster Serv. Per. Serv.
Expenses
Auxiliary Fire
Inspection
Personal Services
Expenses
DPW - Personal Services
Dir. of Pub. Wks. Per. Serv.
Expenses
Engineering - Personal Services
Expenses
Town Bldg. Maint. Personal Serv.
Expenses
Highway Maint. Expenses
Road Machinery
Snow Removal Expenses
Traffic Reg. & Street Signs
Street Lights
Sewer Maint.
Garbage Collection
Sanitary Land Fill
Water Maint. & Services
Park Expenses
Insect Suppression
Shade Trees
Dutch Elm Disease
Cemeteries Expenses
Veterans' Benefits
Personal Services
Expenses (Administration)
Aid and Expenses
Graves Registration
Soldiers Burials
Library
Personal Services
Expenses
Board of Retirement
Contributory Pension Fund
Non - contributory Pension Fund
Expenses
Education
Personal Services
Expenses
APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS
Officer
* $300,000 transferred to 1975
Total
Expendures
70,501.22
8,043.58
36,836.59
14,313.58
3,011.33
16,849.88
2,776.59
1,139,235.48
121,973.35
4,432.90
239,864.41
60,804.63
2,392.64
99.00
1,500.00
636.33
101.23
64,522.95
1,910.50
1,209,816.05
166,304.69
5,592.19
237,091.63
7,223.44
54,799.60
145,980.43
85,907.54
118,381.07
112,990.64
16,497.10
196,188.77
50,897.20
130,996.00
81,169.75
48,051.66
43,979.63
1,142.03
11,500.00
2,220.99
5,864.19
10,400.00
827.82
68,226.25
617.18
403,215.28
130,959.20
401,122,25
122,038.27
3,500.00
16,702,267.68
2,213,488.26
Approp. & Balance
Transfer 6/30/73
71,764.00
8,200.00
43,697.00
15,220.00
3,050.00
16,970.00
3,563.00
1,139,800.00
122,725.00
4,500.00
256,695.00
66,270.00
2,500.00
100.00
2,250.00
1,500.00
400.00
64,528.00
2,050.00
1,278,378.00
171,575.00
5,610.00
237,488.00
7,375.00
60,054.00
155,620.00
97,200.00
118,925.00
190,250.00
17,000.00
197.000.00
55,459.22
130,996.00
95,250.00
51,380.00
45.375.00
1,700.00
11,500.00
2,500.00
6,415.00
10,400.00
920.00
80,000.00
625.00
250.00
406,867.00
130,960.61
401,125.00
130,000.00
3,500.00
1,262.78
156.42
6,860.41
906.42
38.67
120.12
786.41
564.52
751.65
67.10
16,830.59
5,465.37
107.36
1.00
750.00
863.67
298.77
5.05
139.50
68,561.95
5,270.31
17.81
396.37
151.56
5,254.40
9,639.57
11,292.46
543.93
77,259.36
502.90
811.23
4,562.02
14,080.25
3,328.34
1,395.37
557.97
Balances
To E & D To 1975 FY
1,262.78
156.42
6,860.41
886.92
38.67
120.12
786.41
564.52
751.65
67.10
16,830.59
901.16
107.36
1.00
750.00
863.67
298.77
5.05
139.50
68,561.95
5,270.31
17.81
396.37
37.46
5,254.40
394.07
40.31
77,121.86
811.23
13,634.00
1,784.53
1,052.17
557.97
279.01 279.01
550.81 550.81
92.18
11,773.75
7.82
250.00
3,651.72
1.41
2.75
7,961.73
92.18
6,773.75
7.82
250.00
3,651.72
1.41
2.75
7,961.73
17,091,038.00 388,770.32 71,193.18
2,483,000.00 269,511.74 29,511.74
19.50
4,564.21
114.10
9,245.50
11,292.46
503.62
137.50
502.90
4,562.02
446.25
1,543.81
343.20
5,000.00
317,577.14*
240,000.00 **
F.Y. Budget. * *$100,000 transferred to 1975 F.Y. Budget.
115
APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS
Accounts Orig. Appro- Total Ex- Approp. &
(Voted at 1973 Town Meeting) priation penditures Transfer
Out -of State Travel
Vocational Educ. Tui. & Transportation
Athletics Expenses
Regional Voc. Tech. High School Oper.
Capital Budget
Interest on Debt
Interest on Tax Anticipation Loans
Maturing Debt
1973 Articles
13,285.93
26,792.72
212,000.00
86,368.00
158,326.00
562,473.69
116,433.70
2,281,000.00
18,000.00
49,000.00
212,000.00
86,368.00
158,326.00
584,299.00
116,450.00
2,281,000.00
Balance
6/30/73
Balances
To E &D To 1975 FY
4,714.07 4,714.07
22,207.28 22,207.28
21,825.31 21,825.31
16.30 16.30
TOTAL ARTICLE 4 29,345,659.65 30,401,383.83 1,055,724.18 443,870.35 611,853.83
Unpaid Bills prior Yr - Art 7 500.00 500.00 500.00
Reserve Fund - Art 8 200,000.00 104,370.78 104,370.78 14,170.78 90,200.00
Supplemental Sewer - Art 12 25,000.00 15,377.96 25,000.00 9,622.04 9,622.04
Westview Cemetery Dev. - Art 15 4,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00
Curbing Construction - Art 16 5,000.00 3,942.37 5,000.00 1,057.63 1,057.63
Drains Construction - Art 17 50,000.00 (1) 294.30 50,000.00 49,705.70 49,705.70
Water Mains - Art 18 25,000.00 23,463.56 25,000.00 1,536.44 1,536.44
Sidewalks Construction - Art. 19 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00
Sewer Laterals - Art 20 640,000.00 (1) 79,683.05 140,000.00 60,316.95 60,316.95
Trunk Sewer /Turning Mill Rd -Art 21 120,000.00 (1) 4,650.00 5,000.00 350.00 350.00
Trunk Sewer/Wyman Rd - Art. 22 35,000.00 (1) 1,235.00 5,000.00 3,765.00 3,765.00
Trunk Sewer/Hayes Lane - Art 23 76,800.00 (1) 36,169.49 36,800.00 630.51 630.51
D.P.W. Compactor - Art 24 (part 1) 80,000.00 (2) 7,388.00 35,000.00 27,612.00 2,612.00 25,000.00
Road Machinery Equip - Art 24 (part 2) 110,000.00 100,977.71 110,000.00 9,022.29 9,022.29
Engineering Survey & Design - Art 26 8,000.00 8,000.00 8,000.00 8,000.00
Sanitary Landfill Study - Art 28 15,000.00 11,899.49 15,000.00 3,100.51 3,100.51
Brook & Stream Cleaning - Art 29 15,000.00 2,230.43 15,000.00 12,769.57 12,769.57
Chap 90 Maint - Art 32 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00
Library Remodeling - Art 34A 400,000.00 174,747.47 400,000.00 225,252.53 225,252.53
Library Equipment - Art 34B 35,000.00 3,127.89 35,000.00 31,872.11 31,872.11
Library Addition - Art 34C 1,015,000.00 566,630.86 1,015,000.00 448,369.14 448,369.14
Library Relocation - Art 35 6,850.00 6,424.15 6,850.00 425.85 425.85
Fire Station Repairs - Art 36 4,000.00 3,394.00 4,000.00 606.00 606.00
Dog Kennel Constr - Art 37 10,000.00 499.55 10,000.00 9,500.45 9,500.45
Traffic Signal Improv - Art 38 5,000.00 1,675.95 5,000.00 3,324.05 3,324.05
Meriam St. Off St. Parking - Art 39 3,000.00 2,755.55 3,000.00 244.45 244.45
Bicentennial Celebration - Art 42 20,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 15,684.98 *
Buckman Tavern Repairs - Art 43 120,000.00 104,302.96 120,000.00 15,697.04 697.04 15,000.00
Bicycle Paths - Art 44 2,500.00 1,554.67 2,500.00 945.33 945.33
Old Reservior Improvement - Art 45 40,000.00 34,251.60 40,000.00 5,748.40 5,748.40
Voting Machine Leasing - Art 49 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00
Mosquito Control - Art 51 18,000.00 16,276.00 18,000.00 1,724.00 1,724.00
Mystic Valley Mental Health - Art 52 40,095.00 33,411.65 40,095.00 6,683.35 6,683.35
Tophet Swamp Study - Art 54' 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00
Conservation Land Porter/Waymint -Art 55 95,000.00 (1) 85,636.40 90,000.00 4,363.60 4,363.60
Consery Easement /Lucky Penny Tr. Art 57 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00
Consery Easement /Johnson Prop - Art 58 5,000.00 200.00 5,000.00 4,800.00 4,800.00
Consery Easement /Cataldo Prop - Art 60 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00
Consery Fund - Art 61 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 8,543.80 **
St Constr - Art 66, 67, 68 83,000.00 58,960.95 83,000.00 24,039.05 24,039.05
Street Acceptance - Art 76 1,000.00 675.00 1,000.00 325.00 325.00
1972 Carry -Over
Selectmen Expenses
Fire & Police Medical
545.47 783.50 238.03 238.03
70.00 1,089.41 1,019.41 1,019.41
* Article 42 invested in a savings account (1) Includes amount to be bonded
** Article 61 Conserv. Fund invested in a savings account (2) Includes $40,000 G.R.S. funds
116
APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS
Orig. Appro-
Account priation
Professional Services
Juvenile Services
Planning Board Expenses
Munic Prop & Wrkmn Comp
Law Expenses
Election Selectmen
Board of Registrars Expenses
Historic Districts Comm Expenses
Off Mach Capital Outlay
Off Sery Copier Supplies
Health Expenses
Fire Expenses
Director of Public Works Expenses
Engineering Expenses
Town Bldg Maint Expenses
Highway Maint Expenses
Road Machinery Expenses
Snow Removal Expenses
Sewer Maint Expenses
Sanitary Landfill
Water Maint Expenses
Park Expenses
Shade Tree
Cemetery Expenses
Veterans' Benefits Aid & Expenses
School Personal Services
School Expenses
Voc. Edi. Tui. & Transportation
Total Ex- Appro. & Balances
penditures Transfer Balance To E &D To 1975 FY
7,830,00 9,450.00
110.36 112.00
1,116.00 1,116.00
14,343.41 14,343.41
50.00 50.00
1,500.00 1,500.00
2,992.22 3,000.00
7.00
808.00 907.00
1,065.28 1,065.28
821.50 821.50
2,158.68 2,158.68
25.32 25.32
82.21 177.12
7,789.50 10,729.24
361.00 361.00
4,162.58 4,162.58
17,991.57 17,991.57
1,679.20 1,679.20
4,417.55 4,417.55
11,253.92 17,893.13
3,153.55 3,153.55
85.23 88.38
338.85 367.41
13.55 2,752.70
163,724.90 163,724.90
45,167.55 50,929.00
277.50 435.00
1972 Articles
Selectmen Appraisals & Options - Art 14 2,500.00 2,500.00
Westview Cem. Dev. -Art 15 4,000.00 4,000.00
Curbing Installation - Art 16 5,000.00 4,997.95 5,000.00
Drains - Art 17 36,000.00 14,232.10 14,435.02
Sidewalks - Art 19 50,000.00 29,775.42 35,850.74
Sewer Mains - Art 20 480,000.00 393,337.11 468,116.34
Trunk Sewer - Art 21 120,000.00 112,698.65 119,300.00
Road Machinery Equip - Art 24 62,000.00 950.00 1,725.39
Engineering Services - Art 25 10,000.00 3,046.53 6,000.00
Chap 90 East St - Art 31 60,000.00 1,669.50 69,500.00
Library Final Plans - Art 34 112,000.00 53,435.40 53,435.40
Fire Station Final Plan - Art 35 7,500.00 5,747.30 7,500.00
Fire Engine Purchase - Art 36 57,000.00 56,976.25 57,000.00
Emergency Generator Fire Dept -Art 37 6,000.00 5,055.28 6,000.00
Purchase & Install Radio Comm -Art 38 9,680.08 1,617.50
Traf. Lts Concord Ave & Waltham St Art 41 20,000.00 1,579.37 5,233.27
Prelim Plans Rec Land Harr Sch Art 44 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00
Path Walk. & Bicyl. Willyd Wds Art 45 2,500.00 303.75 1,924.80
Plan Water Supply Old Res - Art 46 3,500.00 1,500.00 3,500.00
Lincoln St. Area Dev - Art 47 20,000.00 8,006.28 8,326.66
Consery Land Hill Meek Prop - Art 53 32,000.00 30,646.27 30,899.00
Select. Land Bevington /Stankard -Art 54 25,000.00 1,841.75
Consery Land Hamilton /Baldwin -Art 57 85,000.00 68,396.27 85,000.00
Select Land Ashley /Lex Assoc -Art 58 30,000.00 22,164.80 30,000.00
Consery Land Ashley /Lex Assoc -Art 59 40,000.00 37,853.80 40,000.00
Consery Land Munroe Brook - Art 61 6,000.00 6,000.00
Consery Fund - Art 63 5,000.00 4,772.81 4,772.81
Bow St. Relocation - Art 64 13,000.00 13,000.00 13,000.00
Planning Board Soil Study - Art 82 8,500.00 5,837.33 8,500.00
L.H.A. Admin Cost of Study - Art 99 500.00 448.16 500.00
117
1,620.00 1,620.00
1.64 1.64
7.78
7.00
99.00
7.78
7.00
99.00
94.91 94.91
2,939.74 2,939.74
6,639.21 6,639.21
3.15
28.56
2,739.15
5,761.45
157.50
2,500.00
4,000.00
2.05
202.92
6,075.32
74,779.23
6,601.35
775.39
2,953.47
67,830.50
1,752.70
23.75
944.72
1,617.50
3,653.90
1,621.05
2,000.00
320.38
252.73
1,841.75
16,603.73
7,835.20
2,146.20
6,000.00
3.15
28.56
2,739.15
5,761.45
157.50
2,500.00
4,000.00
2.05
202.92
6,075.32
74,779.23
6,601.35
775.39
2,953.47
67,830.50
1,752.70
23.75
944.72
1,617.50
3,653.90
1,621.05
2,000.00
320.38
252.73
1,841.75
16,603.73
7,835.20
2,146.20
6,000.00
2,662.67 2,662.67
51.84 51.84
APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS
Orig. Appro- Total Ex- Appro. & Balances
Account priation penditures Transfer Balance To E &D To 1975 FY
1971 Carry -over
School Expenses 2,849.27 10,810.28 7,961.01 7,961.01
1971 Articles
New Jr. High Art 2, 1/71 4,300,000.00 312,771.83 422,538.04 109,766.21 109,766.21
Stedman Rd /Landtaking Art 3, 1/71 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00
Sewer Main &Pump Bed AFB -Art 4, 1/71 175,000.00 1,469.73 1,469.73
Harrington Prop - Art 5, 6/71 33,000.00 54.00 306.33 252.33 252.33
Bowman Sch Roof Repair - Art 8, 6/71 116,000.00 9,279.73 30,986.50 21,706.77 21,706.77
Cons. Buf. Str. Turning Mill -Art 106/71 35,000.00 10,837.70 30,000.00 19,162.30 19,162.30
Westview Cem Devel. - Art 15 8,000.00 1,781.46 8,000.00 6,218.54 6,218.54
Sewer Laterals - Art 20 350,000.00 71,033.37 197,971.81 126,938.44 126,938.44
Street Design - Art 25 25,000.00 3,075.49 3,075.49
Engineering Services - Art 29 5,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00
Chap 90 /East - Art 34 60,000.00 60,000.00 60,000.00 60,000.00
Chap 90 Constr East St - Art 35 17,000.00 17,000.00 17,000.00 17,000.00
Air Condi /Police Sta - Art 39 27,000.00 4,083.12 5,548.85 1,465.73 1,465.73
Town Off Furn & Equip - Art 40 10,000.00 317.00 430.06 113.06 113.06
Disaster Communications System -Art 41 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00
System & Procedure Study - Art 43 10,000.00 1,000.00 6,550.00 5,550.00 5,550.00
Dev. Lincoln St. Dump - Art 47 10,000.00 1,740.70 1,740.70
Consery Land /Cooke - Art 63 7,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00
1970 Articles
Westview Cem Devel - Art 15
Water Mains - Art 18
Sidewalks - Art 19
Sewer Trunk - Art 21
Chap 90 Constr /East St - Art 23
Engineering Services - Art 29
Reimbursing Subdividers - Art 30
Town Office Bldg Constr - Art 32C
Town Office Bldg Remodeling -Art 32R
Fluoridation /Prelim Engin Survey -Art 43
Land Purch/Woburn St - Art 48
Wallis Ct /Mass Ave Bldg Line - Art 49
Traffic Signals - Art 50
Devel. Lincoln St. Dump - Art 51
Rec Garfld - Art 53
Street Constr /Blmfld Etc -Art 73,74,75
Consery Land /Juniper Hill - Art 79
1969 Articles
4,000.00
20,000.00
45,000.00
50,000.00
60,000.00
5,000.00
10,000.00
636,505.00
306,791.00
1,000.00
120,000.00
12,000.00
25,000.00
25,000.00
5,000.00
72,000.00
26,500.00
4,000.00
3,534.92
9,568.69
13,546.58
50,312.50
1,982.79
11,009.00
4,228.14
1,570.00
1,000.00
9,825.35
367.50
594.07
24,175.00
West Sub Reg Ref Disp - Art 10, 6/69 7,000.00
Sewer Laterals - Art 15 320,000.00 45,263.95
Westview Cem Devel - Art 33 4,000.00 587.33
Reimbursing Subdividers - Art 34 16,000.00 7,166.37
Street Sett Manley Ct. -Art 42,43,44 96,500.00 305.93
Consery Land /Caldwell, Busa Prop. Art 73 18,500.00
Consery Land - Art 75, 82, 83 2,500.00
1968 Articles
Sewer Trunk East & Bridge St - Art 16 48,000.00
Selectmen Options - Art 32 2,500.00
Land /Lloyd Prop - Art 56 57,500.00
Land Harring Sch /Woburn St. - Art 58 16,600.00
Sewer Main Bedford & Air Base - Art 74 575,000.000
75.00
400.00
118
4,000.00
3,534.92
9,568.69
32,360.00
60,000.00
2,321.45
2,000.00
11,136.42
4,338.29
200.00
38,987.78
10,100.00
9,825.35
26.18
367.50
2,152.95
24,175.00
45,263.95
587.33
7,166.37
305.93
2,400.00
2,500.00
2,614.41
1,264.50
8,705.63
2,241.00
18,813.42
9,687.50
2,321.45
17.21
127.42
110.15
200.00
37,417.78
9,100.00
26.18 26.18
1,558.88 1,558.88
2,400.00
2,500.00
2,539.41
864.50
8,705.63
2,241.00
18,813.42
9,687.50
2,321.45
17.21
127.42
110.15
200.00
37,417.78
9,100.00
2,400.00
2,500.00
2,539.41
864.50
8,705,63
2,241.00
Account
1967 Articles
West Sub Reg Ref Disp -Art 6, 6/67
Traff St Hartwell Ave - Art 8,6/67
Sewer Trunk Misc - Art 17
Consery Land /Kingston Homes - Art 80
1966 Articles
APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS
Orig. Appro- Total Ex- Appro. & Balances
priation penditures Transfer Balance To E &D To 1975 FY
2,000.00
16,000.00
250,000.00
16,000,00
Sewer Water Mns &Drains Rt 2 -Art 4 6/66 22,300.00
Cary & Town Off Emergency Powr -Art 38 10,000.00
Sch Land Highland & Pelhm - Art 50 60,000.00
Land /Lowell & Woburn - Art 51 45,000.00
Consery Land /Winch & Arl Line -Art 81 20,975.00
1965, 64, 63 & 62 Articles
Land Valleyfld St - Art 75, 1965
Bridge School - Art 6, 1964
Bowman School - Art 7, 1964
Land /Meaghvlle - Art 45, 1963
Ld Willrd Wds Summr Etc -Art 37, 1962
3,000.00
1,345,000.00
1,510,000.00
10,000.00
43,500.00
3,439.00
27.00
45,844.00
49,786.50
315.00
737.40
9,267.83
1,838.11 1,838.11
11,841.23 11,841.23
3,439.00
268.00 241.00
12,627.98 12,627.98
341.75 341.75
3,738.47 (42,105.53)
14,950.00 (34,836.50)
1,712.00 1,712.00
3,000.00 2,685.00
968.95 231.55
18,896.77 9,628.94
10,000.00 10,000.00
3,247.54 3,247.54
1,838.11
341.75
11,841.23
241.00
12,627.98
(42,105.53)
(34,836.50)
1,712.00
2,685.00
231.55
9,628.94
10,000.00
3,247.54
GRAND TOTAL 32,659,084.14 35,535,910.96 2,876,826.82 509,356.93 2,367,469.89
119
General Revenue
Schedule of Receipts
January 1, 1973 to June 30, 1974
Taxes Other Purposes
Local Aid to Public Library 23,914.50
Property 24,377,659.63 Water Pollution Control 10,168.00
Tax Title Redemptions 19,578.05 Conservation 49,534.00
Farm Animal Excise 18.50 Highway Improvement 96,840.05
State Lottery 134,990.14
From the Commonwealth Reimbursement Census 8,353.00
Income
Valuation Basis 52,265.56 Total Gifts from State 2,723,603.03
Education Basis 2,551,303.97
Loss of Taxes 2,625.00 Grants from County
Dog Fund 10,496.88
Corporation 9,346.75
Total Taxes 27,012,797.46
Commercial Revenue
Special Assessments
Licenses and Permits Sewer 101,802.60
Alcoholic 23,500.00 Street and Sidewalk 36,115.70
All Other 55,276.30 Water 2,027.39
Total Licenses and Permits 78,776.30 Total Special Assessments 139,945.69
Privileges
Fines and Forfeitures Motor Vehicle Excise Tax 1,569,696.91
Court Fines 73,633.95 Parking Meter Receipts
a. On Street 33,286.13
Gifts and Grants
Federal Gov't. Total Privileges 1,602,983.04
School
Teaching Training Film Departmental
PL864 Title III a. General Government
PL874 297,500.00 Selectmen 635.00
Performing Arts - - -- Assessors 3,730.97
Town Clerk 6,569.18
Revenue Sharing Funds 698,291.00 Board of Appeals 5,275.00
Planning Board 326.60
Other Purposes Inspection 91.75
Civil Defense
Water Pollution Control 30,898.67 Total General Government 16,628.50
Conservation 24,289.46 b. Public Safety
Police 11,978.20
Total Grants from Federal Government 1,050,979.13 Fire 145.44
Dog Officer 3,979.00
Grants from State Sealer of Weights & Measures 732.80
School Total Public Safety
Food Services 197,823.68 c. Health and Sanitation
Vocational Education 18,369.00 Health
Tuition 3,654.44 Sanitation
Transportation 185,143.34 Sewer Rates
Building Assistance 722,660.16 Sewer House Connections
Other School Total Health and Sanitation
METCO 426,086.26 d. Highways
Children -Low Income 48,364.00 State and. County
Special Education 496,451.32 e. Veterans Services
Library Extension 27,476.39 Reimbursement for Relief
Special Education, Deaf & Blind 4,838.75 f. Schools
Autistic Program 20,330.00 Tuition from Individuals
L.A.B. Life Care Center 30,000.00 Tuition from Municipalities
Learning Disabilities Title III 170,584.00 Sale of Books & Supplies
Government Highway Safety 2,245.00
MECET 26,753.00
Administrative Grant 19,000.00
120
16,835.44
600.00
23,068.85
1,542.33
25,211.18
12,465.62
23,712.15
20,908.28
17,358.90
643.15
f. Schools Continued
Miscellaneous
Athletics
Rentals
Food Services
Pupil Material Recoveries
Other
L.A.B Program
Total School
g. Recreation
h. Unclassified
Ambulance Rentals
Miscellaneous
Total Unclassified
Total Departmental
Public Service Enterprises
Water
Sale of Water
Liens
House Connections
Miscellaneous
Total Public Service Enterprises
Cemeteries
Sale of Lots and Graves
Care of Lots and Graves
Miscellaneous
Total Cemeteries
Interest
On Taxes and Assessments
On Motor Vehicle Excise Tax
On Investments
Miscellaneous
Total Interest
SCHEDULE OF RECEIPTS
15,805.00
27,815.00
620,748.54
5,323.09
865.08
33,269.00
742,736.04
15,275.25
8,606.50
259,271.05
267,877.55
1,120,741.73
687,828.61
31,670.94
1,487.83
214.21
721,201.59
13,483.00
40,907.50
9,832.25
64,222.75
59,350.77
1,143.03
316,984.62
3,186.39
380,664.81
Municipal Indebtedness
Bond Issue Municipal Loan
Premium on Sale of Securities
Tax Anticipation Loans
Bond Anticipation Loan
Total Municipal indebtedness
Agency Trusts and Investments
Time Certificates of Deposit
State Sporting Licenses
County Dog Licenses
Deposits from Services
Payroll Deductions
Federal Withholding Tax
State Withholding Tax
Employee Blue Cross
Employee Insurance
Teachers Annuity Dues
Teachers Union Dues
Non Teachers Union Dues
1,375,000.00
2,420.00
8,050,000.00
285,000.00
9,712,420.00
38,005,508.15
12,588.75
16,350.45
71,766.74
3,552,464.57
911,197.89
317,864.57
10,473.82
198,968.90
73,215.10
2,833.58
Total Agency Trusts and Investments 43,173,232.52
Refunds
Public Works Department
Fire Department
School Department
Library
Veterans Benefits
Blue Cross and Group Insurance
Other
Total Refunds
Total Receipts
121
3,249.35
220.57
2,650.55
134.90
6,255.37
87,871,954.25
Appropriation Committee
Schedule of Expenses
General Government
1/1/73 to 1/1/74
Town Comptroller
Expenses Expenses (continued)
Supplies 281.06 Carry Over -1972 Repairs 808.00
Services 5,792.00 Carry Over -1972 Copier Supplies 1,065.28
Selectmen Town Clerk
Personal Services 56,674.37
Clerical Pool 23,931.33 Personal Services 55,326.25
Expanses Expenses
Selectmen 1,500.00 Supplies 699.33
Supplies 4,456.00 Services 490.83
Services 4,037.59 Vital Statistics 780.62
Article 7 - 1973 500.00
Community Services 44.35
Juvenile Services 17,154.05 Registration
Bicentennial Committee Expenses 750.00
Article 10 Police Pension ) Personal Services 6,107.39
Article 10 Fire Pension ) 122,038.27
Article 10 Teacher Veteran) Expenses
Article 58 - 1972 22,164.80 Supplies 225.00
Article 32C - 1970 11,009.00 Services 430.65
Article 32R - 1970 4,228.14 Printing 327.22
Carry Over - 1972 545.47 Carry Over - 1972 2,992.22
Carry Over Juvenile Services 110.36
Elections
Director of Guides 1,500.00
Jurisdiction of Selectmen 12,434.94
Town Manager Jurisdiction of Town Clerk 14,687.72
Personal Services 69,111.96 Carry Over - 1972 Selectmen 1,500.00
Tuition - Training- Out -of -State Travel 20,735.28
Law Department
Expenses
Supplies 1,605.40 Personal Services 51,375.00
Services 386.00
Expenses 7,421.76
Town Manager's Jurisdiction Carry Over - 1972 50.00
In State Travel 7,325.75
Professional Services 4,470.79 Collector of Taxes
Printing Town Report 12,824.04 Personal Services 36,074.00
Town Insurance Expenses
Motor Vehicle and Property 195,440.49 Supplies 405.85
Group Insurance and Blue Cross 295,985.54 Services 2,737.17
Carry Over - 1972 14,343.41 Furniture 150.00
Carry Over - 1972 (Prof. Services) 7,830.00
Assessors' Department
Fire and Police Medical 7,662.07
Carry Over - 1972 70.00 Personal Services 70,501.22
Town Comptroller Expenses
Personal Services 104,431.37 Supplies 511.05
Services 7,532.53
Expenses
Supplies 1,012.54 Treasurer
Services 3,194.47
Capital Expenditures 27,300.90 Personal Services 30,980.88
Repairs to Office Equipment 8,414.19 Expenses
Clerical Services 9,490.07 Supplies 270.08
Metered Mail 19,327.11 Services 3,689.15
Foreclosure and Redemption 191.33
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Superintendent of Public Works
Personal Services
SCHEDULE OF EXPENSES
166,304.69
Engineering (Continued)
Expenses 5,592.19 Expenses
Carry Over - 1972 25.32 Office Equipment 1,571.84
Carry Over - 1972 82.21
Public Works Department
Board of Appeals
Personal Services 1,209,816.05
Personal Services 10,681.13
Town Offices & Cary Memorial Bldg.
Expenses
Personal Services 54,799.60 Supplies 248.08
Services 1,764.45
Expenses 145,980.43
Article 40 - 1971 317.00 Planning Board
Carry Over - 1972 7,789.50
Personal Services 39,261.06
Engineering
Expenses
Personal Services 237,091.63 Supplies 681.40
Services 2,709.20
Expenses 3,809.06 Article 82 - 1972 5,837.33
Services 1,842.54 Carry Over - 1972 1,116.00
Article 25 - 1972 3,046.53
Total General Government 3,297,811.52
Protection of Persons and Property
Police Department Fire Department (Continued)
Personal Services 1,139,235.48 Services
Communications 7,560.83
Expenses Repairs to Auto Equipment 1,614.72
Supplies Other 15,372.94
Automotive 43,773.75 Equipment 4,963.00
Public Safety 3,125.36
Uniforms 18,955.29 Ambulance Maintenance 2,392.64
Other 9,622.21 Forest Fires - --
Services Carry Over - 1972 2,158.68
Communications 14,524.30 Article 35 - 1972 5,747.30
Repairs to Auto Equipment 2,607.42 Article 36 - 1972 56,976.25
Public Safety Equipment 2,558.93 Article 37 - 1972 5,055.28
Other 6,445.07 Article 36 - 1973 3,394.00
Furniture 534.36
Equipment 19,826.66 Disaster Service
Parking Meter Fund 4,432.90 Personal Services 1,500.00
Article 39 - 1971 4,083.12
Expenses
Fire Department Supplies 144.12
Services
Personal Services 239,864.41 Communications 340.22
Other 151.99
Expenses
Supplies Auxiliary Fire 101.23
Automotive 8,450.70
Fuel 5,658.93 Inspection Deptartment
Public Safety 6,754.82
Clothing 5,859.09 Personal Services 64,522.95
Other 4,668.60 Expenses
Supplies 549.21
Services 1,361.29
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SCHEDULE OF EXPENSES
Protection of' Persons and Property (Continued)
Insect Suppression Dog Officer
Expenses 1,142.03 Personal Services 16,849.88
Shade Tree Expenses 2,353.59
Article 37 - 1973 499.55
Expenses 11,500.00
Carry Over - 1972 85.23 Total Protection of Persons & Property 1,749,539.32
Dutch Elm Disease
Expenses 2,220.99
Health and Sanitation
Health Department Water Pollution Control
Personal Services 36,836.59 Article 29 - 1973 2,230.43
Expenses Sewer Services
Supplies 858.27
Services Article 12 - 1973 15,377.96
Professional 11,012.25 Article 20 - 1973 79,330.58
Hospital 821.50 Article 21 - 1973 4,650.00
Other 1,621.56 Article 22 - 1973 1,235.00
Article 23 - 1973 36,169.49
Dog Clinic 3,011.33 Article 20 - 1972 393,689.58
Sanitary Landfill 81,169.75 Article 21 - 1972 112,698.65
Garbage Collection 130,996.00 Article 4 - 1971 1,469.73
Article 20 - 1971 71,033.37
Carry Over - 1972 821.50 Article 30 - 1970 1,982.79
Carry Over - 1972 (Sanitary Landfill) 4,417.55 Article 15 - 1969 45,263.95
Article 24 -1973 (Sanitary Landfill Comp.) 7,388.00 Article 16 - 1968 75.00
Article 28 -1973 (Landfill Study) 11,899.49 Article 17 - 1967 3,439.00
Article 51 -1973 (Musquito Control) 16,276.00
Article 52 -1973 (Mental Health) 33,411.65 Total Health and Sanitation 1,180,309.95
Article 53 -1973 (Tophet Swamp) 5,000.00
Article 21 -1970 13,546.58
Sewer Maintenance
Expenses
Carry Over -1972
50,897.20
1,679.20
Highways
Highway Maintenance Road Machinery
Expenses 85,907.54 Expenses 118,381.07
Carry Over - 1972 361.00 Carry Over - 1972 4,162.58
Article 16 - 1973 3,942.37 Article 24 - 1973 (Part 2) 100,977.71
Article 17 - 1973 294.30 Article 24 - 1972 950.00
Article 66 -68 - 1973 58,960.95
Article 76 - 1973 675.00 Snow Removal
Article 16 - 1972 4,997.95
Article 17 - 1972 14,232.10 Expenses 112,990.64
Article 19 - 1972 29,775.42 Carry Over - 1972 17,991.57
Article 31 - 1972 1,669.50
Article 64 - 1972 13,000.00 Traffic Regulation Control & Street Signs
Article 25 - 1971 3,075.49
Article 19 - 1970 9,568.69 Expenses 16,497.10
Article 23 - 1970 50,312.50 Article 38 - 1973 1,675.95
Article 73 -75 - 1970 594.07 Article 41 - 1972 1,579.37
Article 42 -44 - 1969 305.93 Article 50 - 1970 9,825.35
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SCHEDULE OF EXPENSES
Highways (Continued) School Department (Continued)
Street Lights
Expenses 196,188,77 Operation and Maintenance of Plant
Total Highway 858,892.92 Personal Services
Veterans Benefits Maintenance 117,192.43
Custodians 882,103.55
Administration
Expenses
Personal Services 10,400.00 Heat 242,188.38
Utilities 319,430.40
Expenses Contractual Services 243,197.46
Supplies 147.12 Supplies and Materials 55,474.42
Services 680.70
Rental of Buildings 2,480.00
Aid and Expenses
Transportation to Non - Public Schools 19,973.31
Cash Grants 50,255.39
Hospital Care 3,730.43 Out -of -State Travel 13,285.93
Other 14,240.43
Carry Over - 1972 13.55 Vocational Education 113,160.72
Graves Registration 617.18 Vocational Capital Expense Budget 158,326.00
Total Veterans Benefits 80,084.80 Adult Education 17,280.56
Schools PL90 -576 - Child Care 7.84
Administration METCO 349,405.92
Personal Services Education of Children from
Low Income Families 33,969.00
Administration 256,158.44
Clerical 181,553.44 Library Extension 12,094.71
Expenses 51,524.72 Learning Disabilities Title III 159,477.22
Instruction Pupil School Material Recoveries 3,636.93
Personal Services Administrative Grant Title III 7,968.00
Coordinators & Dept. Heads 497,565.32 - Autistic Program Part B 14,633.05
Principals 657,163.28
Teachers 12,274,797.23 Lab Life Care Program 58,633.24
Librarians 376,408.60
Guidance Counsellors 633,019.52 MECET 26,213.75
Psychologists 86,666.89
Secretaries and Clerks 530,658.75 Carry Over - 1972 163,724.90
Carry Over - 1972 48,016.82
Expenses Carry Over - 1972 277.50
Textbooks 71,788.39 Article 44 - 1972 1,500.00
Contractual Services 20,116.72 Article 2 - 1971 312,771.83
Supplies and Materials 629,462.76 Article 8 - 1971 9,279.73
Article 7 - 1964 9,267.83
Other School Services Article 6 - 1964 737.40
Personal Services Total Schools 20,429,424.82
Nurses and Doctors 160,045.89
Food Service Supervision 48,934.34
Expenses
Pyschiatrists 10,397.50
Contractual Services 482,381.20
Food Services 62,537.55
Other 2,535.45
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SCHEDULE OF EXPENSES
Cary Memorial Library Unclassified (Continued)
Personal Services 403,215.28
Expenses
Supplies 21,162.30
Services 34,483.27
Books 75,301.07
State Aid to Libraries 13,057.22
Article 34A - 1973 174,747.47
Article 34B - 1973 (Equipment) 3,127.89
Article 34C - 1973 566,630.86
Article 35 - 1973 6,424.15
Article 34 - 1972 53,435.40
Total Library 1,351,584.91
Article 59 - 1972
Article 63 - 1972
Article 99 - 1972
Article 10 - 1971
Article 43 - 1971
Article 48 - 1970
Article 49 - 1970
Article 79 - 1970
Article 34 - 1969
Article 32 - 1968
Article 80 - 1967
Article 50 - 1966
Article 51 - 1966
Article 75 - 1965
37,853.80
4,772.81
448.16
10,837.70
1,000.00
1,570.00
1,000.00
24,175.00
7,166.37
400.00
27.00
45,844.00
49,786.50
315.00
Total Parks Recreation and Unclassified 1;135,094.50
Parks Public Service Enterprises
Expenses 43,979.63
Carry Over - 1972 3,153.55
Article 5 - 1971 54.00
Article 47 - 1971 1,740.70
Recreation
Personal Services 82,353.06
Expenses
Supplies 8,602.05
Services 14,463.00
Article 44 - 1973 1,554.67
Article 45 - 1973 34,251.60
Article 45 - 1972 303.75
Article 47 - 1972 8,006.28
Article 53 - 1970 367.50
Unclassified
Trustees of Public Trusts 955.00
Standing School Building Committee 30.00
Permanent Building Committee 90.00
Town Celebrations Committee 10,836.19
Historic Districts Commission 2,134.27
Conservation Commission 5,433.21
Board of Retirement 404,622.25
Capital Expenditures Committee 30.00
Article 39 - 1973 2,755.55
Article 42 - 1973 20,000.00
Article 43 - 1973 104,302.96
Article 55 - 1973 85,636.40
Article 58 - 1973 200.00
Article 60 - 1973 5,000.00
Article 61 - 1973 10,000.00
Article 53 - 1972 30,646.27
Article 57 - 1972 68,396.27
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Water Maintenance
Expenses
Carry Over - 1972
Water Services
Article 18 - 1973
Article 46 - 1972
Article 18 - 1970
Total Public Service Enterprises
Cemeteries
Expenses
Supplies
Services
Article 15 - 1970
Article 15 - 1971
Article 33 - 1969
Carry Over - 1972
Total Cemeteries
Miscellaneous
Interest on Debt
48,051.66
11,253.92
23,463.56
1,500.00
3,534.92
87,804.06
4,306.57
1,557.62
4,000.00
1,781.46
587.33
338.85
12,571.83
Public Works Building 6,930.00
Library 2,250.00
Street Sewer and Library 35,697.50
Town Offices 27,900.00
School 423,019.50
Street and Water Mains 3,914.75
Sewer 60,525.50
Bond Anticipation 2,236.44
Tax Anticipation Loans 116,433.70
Miscellaneous (Continued)
Maturing Debt
Public Works Building
Library
Street Sewer and Library
Town Offices
School
Street
Water
Sewer
Total Debt and Interest
Investments
Tax Anticipation Loans
School Lunch Program
Personal Services
Supplies
Refunds
Interest and Costs
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax
Real Estate Tax
Sewer
Water
Personal Property Tax
Ambulance
Street
Other
SCHEDULE OF EXPENSES
30,000.00
15,000.00
20,000.00
170,000.00
1,811,000.00
40,000.00
7,000.00
188,000.00
2,959,907.39
37,034,706.60
8,050,000.00
348,330.46
443,413.63
1,879.63
37,195.78
116,827.78
4,509.29
4,707.31
8,428.72
90.00
37.50
107.57
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Refunds (Continued)
Petty Cash
Dog Licenses
Sale of Lots Fund
Perpetual Care Fund
M.D.C. Sewer Rates
Federal W/H Tax
State W/H Tax
Blue Cross and Group Insurance
Sporting Licneses
State and County Assessments
Athletics
Tax Sheltered Annuities
Teachers Union Dues
Insurance Claims
Harrington Seedling Forest
Expenditures Recovered
Bicentennial Fund
Off Duty - P.W.
Union Dues Custodian
Union Dues P.W.
Off Duty Police and Fire
Conservation Account
PL92 -512
Premium & Accrued Interest Bond
Hall Company Sewer Extension
Campanelli Inc.
Varian Vacuum
Minuteman Vocational - Sewer Extension
500.00
13,844.40
555.00
17,565.20
6,675.00
3,550,101.70
845,390.26
310,840.11
12,588.75
1,758,327.27
214,072.47
168,998.89
73,215.10
8,638.81
240.90
43,298.84
15,819.16
10.36
1,078.58
1,617.00
9,083.20
2,008.19
870,000.00
2,591.88
1,220.82
13,100.00
9,500.00
27,000.00
Total Expenditures 87,171,142.18
LEXINGTON
"The Birthplace of American Liberty"
Population 1971 Census - 33,412
Highest elevation - 385 feet above mean sea level
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Lowest elevation - 110 feet above mean sea level
Settled - 1642 - Cambridge Farms
Incorporated as a Town - 1713
Valuation - $245,586,100.00
Tax Rate - 1974 - $70.40
Area of Town in acres. 10,650.42
Area of Town in miles 16.64
Extreme length in miles 5.80
Extreme width in miles 4.85
Public Streets (miles)
Accepted 115.83
Private Streets
Unaccepted 25.38
Paper Streets 9.34
State Highways 17.10
Trunk Sewers 32.00
Street Sewers 100.01
Water Mains 150.38
Voting Registration: To become a registered voter, a person must be
a legal resident of the town on the 28th day prior to a state or
presidential primary or state election, and a legal resident on the
20th day prior to a special election or annual town election. Resident
citizens may register at the Town Clerk's office on any business day
from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional registration sessions, both
evening and Saturday, in advance of each election will be provided at
times to be announced by the town clerk. Any resident citizen eighteen
years of age or over may register.
Voting_ Places: Precinct 1, Harrington School; Precinct 2, Bowman
School; Precinct 3, Bridge School; Precinct 4, Senior High School;
Precinct 5, Cary Memorial Building; Precinct 6, Diamond Junior High
School; Precinct 7, Estabrook School; Precinct 8, Fire Headquarters
Building- Bedford Street; Precinct 9, Maria Hastings School.