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Town of Lexington, Massachusetts
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1. President Gerald R. Ford and Selectman
Chairman Allan F. Kenny
2. Selectman Chairman Kenney presenting President
Ford with a gift from the Town of Lexington
3. The Hayden drummers
4. The reenactment on the Common, April 19, 1975
5. Two Daughters of the American Revolution in
colonial garb
6. Captain Robert J. Marrigan of the Lexington
Minutemen
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7. A contemporary Lexington Minuteman
8. President Ford waving to the friendly crowd
9. Youthful spectators
10. Color guard from the United States Naval
Academy
11. Richard A. Michelson, White Tricorne Hat
recipient, and his wife, Barbara
12. Rain did not dampen the spirit of these young
people of Lexington
13. The Reverend Mr. Harold T. Handley, Chaplain of
the Lexington Minutemen
14. "The Spirit of '76"
15. The President's floral wreath placed at the
Lexington Minuteman statue
Cover Credits. Design: Hal Singley, Photography: John Day for photos 2. 8; Clifford B. Goodie for photos 1, 3. 4, 5, 6, 7. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15.
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Front Cover
1. President Gerald R. Ford and Selectman
Chairman Allan F. Kenny
2. Selectman Chairman Kenney presenting President
Ford with a gift from the Town of Lexington
3. The Hayden drummers
4. The reenactment on the Common, April 19, 1975
5. Two Daughters of the American Revolution in
colonial garb
6. Captain Robert J. Marrigan of the Lexington
Minutemen
15.
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7. A contemporary Lexington Minuteman
8. President Ford waving to the friendly crowd
9. Youthful spectators
10. Color guard from the United States Naval
Academy
11. Richard A. Michelson, White Tricorne Hat
recipient, and his wife, Barbara
12. Rain did not dampen the spirit of these young
people of Lexington
13. The Reverend Mr. Harold T. Handley, Chaplain of
the Lexington Minutemen
14. "The Spirit of '76"
15. The President's floral wreath placed at the
Lexington Minuteman statue
Cover Credits. Design: Hal Singley, Photography: John Day for photos 2. 8; Clifford B. Goodie for photos 1, 3. 4, 5, 6, 7. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15.
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1975 ANNUAL REPORT
Town of
Lexington, Massachusetts
So away, down the moonlit road,
goes Paul Revere, galloping
into history, art, editorials, folk-
lore, poetry; the beat of those
hooves never to be forgotten. The
man, his bold, dark face bent, his
hands light on the reins, his body
giving to the flowing rhythm beneath
him, becoming, as it were, something
greater than himself - -not merely one
man riding one horse on a certain
lonely night of long ago, but a symbol
to which his countrymen can yet turn.
Paul Revere had started on a ride
which, in a way, has never ended.
- Esther Forbes
Paul Revere and the World He Lived In
Houghton Mifflin Co.
Reprinted with permission of Houghton
Mifflin Co.
The Year in Headlines
January: Town to proceed slowly on 100% reassessment; Selectmen think $15 million school budget too high;
town receives $1.1 million in state special education funds; Fire on Summit Road takes 3 lives; Great Meadow
offered for sale by Town of Arlington; Evelyn Murphy named to head state Environmental Affairs office; and
Dr. Edward A. Mason appointed to Federal Nuclear Regulating Commission; United Way tops goal -first time since
1971; Planning Board endorses 6 lane proposal for Bedford Street; Robert W. Custance elected Deputy Grand
Master of Masons; Citizen's group cites "substantial" sex inequality in Lex. schools; Old Belfry Club marks its
81st birthday.
February: Plans for Bicentennial celebration going forward; Selectmen opposed to expansion of Hanscom Field;
Margaret Kimball Harsh dies - one of nation's pioneer pilots; School Committee to add 160 METCO students over 4
years; Vernon Page scholarship fund inaugurated, and movie star Van Johnson, visits L.H.S.
March: Town meeting votes $2 million bonding program for purchase of conservation land; Masonic Museum
opens with Clement M. Silvestro as director; Alan G. Adams dies suddently at 70; W.R. Grace Co. moves into offices
on Hayden Avenue; most dangerous intersection is Marrett Road and Waltham Street; commemorative stamp will
feature Sandham's painting, "The Dawn of Liberty "; Austin W. Fisher dies at 86; Otis S. Brown, Jr. elected to
school committee.
April: 75,000 enjoy glorious weekend: President Ford visits Lexington; Battlegreen rededicated; Richard
Michelson awarded white tricorne hat; Minutemen dedicate Sanderson House as their museum; Scottish Rite dedicate
Museum of our National Heritage; food supply in excess of demand at Bicentennial; Lexington Historical
Commission established, and town acquires 10 acres of former Napoli land.
May: White House lauds town for Presidential reception; David F. Clune chosen as new L.H.S. principal and
David S. Terry appointed principal at Muzzey Jr. High; 15 Puebla, Mexico students hosted by Diamond students;
Vernon Page scholarship fund reaches $8000; Joseph Marshall named new fire chief; third site for postal center
defeated; Selectmen vote not to allow tape recordings of their meetings, and tree planted at Hancock - Clarke
house in honor of Jack Garrity.
June: Official state census gives Lexington 32,477 residents - 935 less than in 1971; Bicentennial blood-
mobile yields 996 pints in 3 days; H.S. girls' tennis team No. 1 in state; and Muzzey Jr. High math team wins
4th title; armed robbery, bike thefts, housebreaks, plague police; Charles Johnson retires as H.S. principal
and Anita Dale Seymour dies at 91.
July: 500 visitors a day to town's historic sites; Robert Tarlin, Bicentennial director, awarded apprecia-
tion gift; School Sup't. Fobert resigns to take N.Y. position; 5 youthful defendents found guilty following
party disturbance; residents complain of late evening parties on town property; Town Mgr. states that Bridge
school is gradually being destroyed by vandals; Barry Littleton appointed new "animal control" officer; Lex's
jobless rate rises to 8.4 %; 32 historic markers outline walking tour of town; Historical Comm. begins inventory
of significant structures; Popular band concerts continue on the Common; Summer co -op begins 5th season
and July 4th celebration again sponsored by the Lions Club.
August: Pipe bomb blasts window at Visitors' Center; Town's bond rating raised to AAA; 1975 tax rate is
set at $72, up $1.60 over 1974; Mitchell Spiris appointed interim school sup't.; Jeffrey Shaw is newly appointed
administrative assistant; Eleanor Munro, resident custodian at Munroe Tavern dies suddenly at 64; 11 unit
condominium proposed for East Lex. and 6 houses destroyed on Hinchey Road to make way for industrial park.
September: School bells summon 8000 pupils, 400 less than previous year; School Com. votes to allow
student smoking; Cary Library dedication & open house held; Hancock School qualifies for National Register;
Planning Board fires recreation consultant firm; new dog shelter opens on Westview St. and vandals strike at
Westview Cemetery; United Way goal is $25,000, up 6 %; Norman Daigle installed as Minute Men Captain.
October: Lex. Minute Men open drive for Sanderson House museum; Hanscom mgr. says airport won't expand;
Board of Appeals denies mail center on Hayden Ave., and permanent permit for Lexington Gardens; Rev. Ted R.
Petterson installed as Episcopal minister; H.S. football coach Nathan Todaro resigns; monitors are hired
for H.S. parking lot; Board of Appeals loses decision on interfaith housing.
November: Unseasonably warm weather results in blooming shrubs; 14 yr. old Pricilla Hill wins Prague
skating event; radar on Common attempts to find early meeting house foundations; Dr. Leroy Keith, Jr., appointed
Chancellor of Higher Education; football team beats Burlington 12 -8 in Thanksgiving quagmire; and Prof. Henry
Latimer Seaver dies at 97.
December: St. Brigid's church celebrates its 100th anniversary; Allan F. Kenney resigns as Selectmen
chairman, succeeded by Fred C. Bailey; school vandalism amounts to 300 to 400 thousand dollars per year; Lex.'s
assessment 26% higher for MBTA operation; fire dep't employees granted 7 to 8% wage increase; Raymond Barnes wins
1st prize photo award; and violets are in bloom on Spring St.
S. Lawrence Whipple, Historian
Lexington Historical Society
The Sanderson House, 1314 Massachusetts Ave., Bought by the
Lexington Minutemen, Inc., and Dedicated as a Museum on April 20.
BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS
Table of Contents
Part I
Page SCHOOL
Appeals 81
Battle Green Guides 43
Bicentennial 14
Bicentennial Album 33
Cable T.V. 57
Cary Lecture 42
Cary Memorial Library 18
Community Relations 65
Conservation Commission 20
Council on Aging 63
Drug Advisory Committee 60
Fence Viewers 42
Historical Commission 32
Historic Districts 31
Housing Authority, Lexington 58
Permanent Building 56
Planning 22
Recreation 25
Selectmen 5
Senior Citizens 61
Street and Sidewalk Advisory Board. 57
Suburban Responsibility 62
Town Celebrations 12
Town Manager 9
Town Report 41
Westview Cemetery 56
Youth Advisory Commission 60
TOWN SERVICES
Health, Board of
Public Works /Engineering
Veterans' Services
(Statistical Details Relating
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Lexington Public Schools 69
Minuteman Regional Voc Tech 66
FINANCIAL AND CLERICAL
Appropriation Committee 78
Assessors, Board of 82
Capital Expenditures Committee 84
Comptroller 80
Personnel Advisory Board 83
Public Trusts, Trustees of 87
Retirement Board 79
Collector of Taxes 86
Town Clerk 85
Town Debt and Interest 79
Town Treasurer 85
TOWN OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES 92
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS 88
MISCELLANEOUS
White Hat Award 27
The Year in Headlines 2
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PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY
28 Fire Department 44
50 Inspection - Regulatory 45
64 Police Department 48
to These Offices are Continued in Part II)
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The Focal Moments of the Bicentennial
The visit to Lexington of President Gerald R. Ford exceeded in drama and interest any other
event in many years. An estimated 35,000 people crowded the Battle Green to offer him a
friendly, enthusiastic welcome. The photograph by Anne Scigliano won third prize in the public
events classification of a contest sponsored by the Massachusetts Selectmen's Association.
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The Selectmen Report on
The State of Lexington
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A HUNDRED YEARS, Lexington
in 1975 can look back on April 19 as a day graced
by the presence of the President of the United
States and upon a bicentennial celebration which
epitomized pride in the town's past and faith in
its future. In every way April 19 was the most .
eventful day of the year, a day when conscien-
tious planning by town officials and committees
and by community leaders paid off handsomely.
The rain held off during the visit of the
president and the off -again on -again drizzle
marred but did not blight the day. Perhaps it
was fortunate that attendance fell below the
anticipated level. That helped to make crowd
control easier. There were no disruptive in-
cidents. Indeed, residents and visitors alike
presented to the nation the image of a community
where respect for the office of the President
characterized all attitudes. It was truly a
happy family party and as the day drew to an end,
Lexington could well feel blessed. Specific
aspects of the work of the various segments will
be presented by the individual departments.
Every year has its victories, its drawn
battles and its unsolved problems. As we reflect
on 1975 happenings we itemize in summary form
those, some good, some bad, which stand out most
prominently. They will be treated in greater de-
tail by the respective departments and committees:
1. Surely the personnel advisory board and
the town manager scored a major victory in re-
structuring personnel classification and placing
the total program on an enlightened, professional
basis. It was a major operational accomplishment.
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"Sprucing Up"
for the Bicentennial
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LEXINGTON
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2. The lifting of Lexington's rating by Moody's
Investors Service from Double A to Triple A added signif-
icantly to Lexington's stature in the financial world.
Only six other towns or cities in the commonwealth bear
this elite rating.
3. A distinct step forward was made in citizen/
government communications. If, as we believe, better
communication is a cornerstone in developing better
community relations, then the new community relations
committee established by the selectmen ought to be a
significant plus for Lexington. By providing a frame-
work for dialogue between all arms of government and
its citizens we have a vehicle for isolating and agree-
ing on the problems, the first step in solving them.
Advance notices and at least a partial agenda of town
board meetings are now published weekly in the
Lexington Minute -man.
4. Two other committees are of interest. The
first is the Lexington Historic Commission which is
concerned with identifying and inventorying the
historic assets of the town, all with the thought of
developing a program for their preservation. The
second is the Lexington Council for the Aging which
directs its attention to the needs of the town's elder-
ly population and seeks to enlist support and partici-
pation of all citizens concerning those needs.
5. A continuation of a "hold the line" policy on
expenses. In the last six years taxes have increased
4t - an average of only 1.17 per cent a year. Associated
with the restraint on spending have been increases in
y�a,�,.•+°'y income, particularly from increased state aid for
special education, increased tax revenues arising from
new construction and increased income from investment
of tax revenues prior to their disbursement.
6. A drawn battle with the state department of
public works over the development of Bedford St.
Design criteria formulated by the state are quite un-
acceptable to the neighborhood and to this board and
there is little "give" on either side. Efforts to set
up more palatable criteria progress very slowly.
7. In a spirit of maintaining the ancient
tradition that goes back to feudal days, each five
years town officials "perambulate the bounds ". This
was the year for it and the officials walked the town
boundaries to observe that all markers were in place
between Lexington and the abutting towns.
8. When Chairman Kenney concluded not to be a
candidate for re- election he resigned on December 1 to
permit his successor better to prepare himself for the
town meeting. He thus continued a precedent that had
earlier been established. We applaud his action and
believe that his course might well become a tradition.
9. A year end item of undetermined import was
a news release from the office of Secretary of State
Paul Guzzi that Lexington's population is down three
per cent from the 1970 census. Whether this was simply
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an interruption in a long upward climb or whether it
suggests a stability or even the beginning of a rever-
sal must await passage of time. A continuing decline
of the past growth pattern would have significant
implications.
SOME OMINOUS POSSIBILITIES
Solid waste disposal is far and away Lexington's
largest current operating problem. Pressures from the
commonwealth to close the sanitary landfill are in-
creasing constantly because of non - conformity to en-
vironmental standards. The whole technology of solid
waste disposal is still in an undeveloped, experimen-
tal state. Although the board of selectmen recognize
the need for correction it has hoped that the action
could be postponed until more effective disposal
methods could be tested and established. At issue is
whether the town should abandon a sanitary landfill
annually costing $150,000 to operate in favor of still
unproved techniques possibly costing $600,000 annually.
The need of making such a choice is more than a cloud
in the sky. It is a distinct probability.
A second ominous consideration is the apprehen-
sion we feel that the current dishevelled budgetary
problems of the commonwealth may result in diminished
state aid to towns and cities. At this state we can
only speculate. If we should experience the combined
leverage of reduced state aid and a compulsory solid
waste disposal program, all of it in addition to in-
flationary costs generally, the effect would be a
severe increase in the tax rate.
This brings us to an observation about priorities.
Lexington in 1976 will have many requests to expand
its service to its citizens. Most of these requests
will be desirable in their way and would make Lexington
an even nicer town. That, though, is only part of the
question. We must sternly balance our desires with
ability to pay. We must consider each proposal in
the light of how it fits into the total needs of the
town. Lexington, we confidently expect, will main-
tain fiscal policies which will enable it to maintain
its cherished Triple A rating. But we point out that
discipline will be necessary to all levels of govern-
ment together with determined resistance to projects
where expense does not equate with high priority of
need.
The dedication to his responsibilities of Town
Manager Walter C. O'Connell has been outstanding. We
are conscious that his effective execution of board
policies has contributed very materially to the town's
well being. We are fortunate indeed to have him as a
cornerstone of our official family.
Lastly, 1975 has been a year characterized by
singularly fine service by town employees particularly
those involved in the bicentennial. And, as always,
the town boards, officers, committees and commissions
have been generous and effective beyond words in their
discharge of their responsibilities. We wish there
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Lofty Refurbishing
Board of Selectmen
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, Howard M. Kassler, Walter C.
O'Connell, Town Manager
were available measurements which would convey to all citizens the magnitude
of those contributions. We are confident that no town is more fortunate than
Lexington in this respect.
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Photo by Guy D. Busa
"Speaking for the employees, I restate our promise to
Lexington citizens to continue a maximum effort to get the
most possible out of every tax dollar. We in turn ask your
support and cooperation in the reduction of certain less
essential services if we are to meet our primary objective
on continuing fiscal stability with an acceptable tax rater
Walter C. O'Connell
Town Manager
The Town Manager Dwells on
Fiscal Stability — Our Prime Objective
Walter C. O'Connell
D URING THE PAST YEAR Lexington general govern-
ment continued to meet its objective of deliver-
ing quality public services at minimum cost.
In FY 1975 we operated at slightly under the
approved budget; $364,000 of unexpended funds
were returned and made available for new
appropriation purposes. Consequently, the
cost of general government operations through
FY 1975 was only slightly above the previous
year.
The capability of our operating depart-
ments was demonstrated during our bicentennial
celebration when they not only served as the
center of a large well- managed logistics
support operation, but also, on only four days
notice, carried out the added task of planning and implementing the visit
of President Ford.
As a result of conservative fiscal decisions and prudent management
control of operating expenditures, Lexington approaches FY 1977 in a sound
fiscal condition. The many expenditure increase pressures, however, are
continuing to mount and threaten to further expand the cost of services
above the funds available to pay for them. Among the major causes are:
Continuing inflation particularly in the costs of energy. The town
(not including schools) spends about $400,000 annually in purchasing its energy
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and utility services needs-mainly electricity, heating fuel, gasoline and
communications service.
Collective bargaining in an inflating economy and under new Massachusetts
law is driving up the cost of employee's service.
Demands for new and expanded public services continue. We are con-
fronted with a national trend of requesting government to take on and
solve more and more of the problems which traditionally have been solved
by citizens themselves. The commonwealth, as part of its desperate budget
reduction actions, is shifting the obligation to municipalities to provide
numerous services previously performed by the state at its expense. Meet-
ing new tougher environmental protection requirements causes a marked
increase in engineering and construction costs of public works projects.
It has become clear that revenue from state and federal governments is
declining. It is the inevitable result of their budget reduction efforts.
This is illustrated by general revenue sharing. Due to the expiration of
the present act in December 1976, local governments will receive only 75%
of the usual full year's funding. This represents a revenue loss of more
than $85,000 to Lexington. The prospects of a new revenue sharing program
from Congress are too vague and unfavorable at this time to rely on in our
budget planning.
The cumulative result of these factors is that local government must
either spend less for its public services or pay a higher share of the total
costs through local taxes. I strongly recommend the spend less alternative
since despite our best efforts in that direction, some increase in tax bur-
den may be unavoidable.
During the coming year, our primary goal will be to maintain fiscal
stability, while still delivering essential public services. Highest pri-
ority will be given to our goal of holding the number of general government
employees at the present level. We will continue to stress improving the
organization's effectiveness through a strengthened personnel system. Mr.
Charles A. Cook, hired as personnel administrator in September, has added
substantially to our management strength. A key part of our plan to avoid
the need for increased personnel, will be the further automation of high
volume manual work routines. We expect to step up our existing programs
for increased productivity. These have the active support of employee
unions.
The town manager feels that the adjustments necessary to fighting tax
rate rise pressures, must include revision of the quantity and quality of
some public services. We must reexamine and redefine the standards for
what is essential and what is highly desirable but not affordable under a
spend less policy.
Speaking for the employees, I restate our promise to Lexington citizens
to continue a maximum effort to get the most possible out of every tax
dollar. We in turn ask your support and cooperation in the reduction of
certain less essential services if we are to meet our primary objective on
continuing fiscal stability with an acceptable tax rate.
Why should there not be a patient confidence in the ultimate
justice of the people. Is there any better or equal hope in
the world?
- Abraham Lincoln
First Inaugural Address
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Raymond B. Barnes, chairman of the town celebrations committee took this
picture of Reverend Harold T. Handley, chaplain of the Lexington Minutemen as
Reverend Handley was awaiting the start of the Memorial Day parade. The
picture won first prize in the candid classification of a contest sponsored by
the Massachusetts Selectmen's Association.
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Town Celebrations Committee
D URING 1975 THE TOWN CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE acted as a sub - committee of
the bicentennial committee. Although we had a small independent budget,
most of our expenses (particularly for Patriots Day) were paid for by funds
in the bicentennial committee's budget. T.C.C. retained its responsibilities
for Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Our activities for Patriots Day, although
much the same as in other years, were supervised by the bicentennial committee.
Consequently, most of the details of the town's bicentennial celebration are
in the report of the bicentennial committee. The following paragraphs sum-
marize only T.C.C.'s part in Patriots Day and give information on Memorial
Day and Veterans Day.
PATRIOTS DAY (April 19)
The events scheduled for the day remained almost the same as they have
been for the past several years. Two exceptions were the visit by President
Ford and the omission of the luncheon for our invited guests. The town
manager's office took care of all details of the President's visit. Concord
provided lunch for their guests and most of Lexington's were included.
The re- enactment of the 1775 skirmish on the Battle Green at 6:00 A.M.
began the day's activities. An alarm on the bell of the Old Belfrey and the
bells of several churches in town announced the coming of the British play-
ed by the 10th Regiment of Foot from Chelmsford and other recreations of
colonial British forces. The crowd that watched was a large one and not many
in it could get a really good view of the re- enactment. This problem - -the
only one of any consequence - -will continue as long as the re- enactment takes
place on the Battle Green; there's little chance that it will be done in
another location. The excellent TV coverage of the re- enactment (and the
afternoon parade) gave most people their best look at what was going on.
Mark Doran, president of the class of 1975, Lexington High School, was
the chief marshal of the morning parade and master -of- ceremonies at the
Battle Green exercises that followed it. Patrice Kenney and Chris Anderson,
both seniors at the high school, were his first and second division marshals
respectively. Although many more young people marched in the morning parade
there seemed to be fewer people watching it than in many recent years. The
parade followed its usual route up Massachusetts Avenue to Bedford Street and
to Harrington Road then on to the Battle Green. To permit more time for
people and participants to get from the re- enactment to the parade, its
scheduled start was delayed from 7:00 A.M. until 7:30 A.M.
Battle Green ceremonies followed their usual format and were the only
formal exercises of the day. Harvey Smith, president of the Lexington Lions
Club, presented the annual White Tricorne Hat Award to Richard Michelson.
Captain Robert Marrigan, Commander, Lexington Minute Men, presented their
Lawrence C. Stone Memorial Award to Tom Hubert of the Hayden Recreation
Center's drum corps.
During the morning, breakfasts sponsored by the Lexington Rotary Club
and the Lexington- Bedford Kiwanis Club, exercises by the Lexington Minute
Men with the Lexington Chapter, D.A.R., and concerts by some of the after-
noon parade participants entertained visitors until the President's arrival.
After his visit, Revere and Dawes made their usual visit to the Battle Green
with greetings from the Mayor of Boston to the Lexington selectmen.
The afternoon parade, most ably commanded by James Broderick, chief
marshal, assembled without major problems at the high school. Whether the
inclement weather or advance publicity emphasizing possible traffic problems
(or both) discouraged many visitors, the tie -ups we anticipated never
materialized. The assembly area provided adequate space for parking vehicles
and assembling the many units and excellent communications between the chief
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marshal and his staff. The Motorola Company loaned us several walkie - talkie
units for the parade staff. Their use contributed significantly to the
orderly assembly and execution of the parade. The head of the parade left
the assembly area at 2:00 P.M. right on schedule.
There were a few differences from previous years beside the increased
size of the parade. The reviewing stand for the first time was in front
of the visitors center and considerably enlarged to accomodate our much
larger guest list. Five divisions (rather than the usual four) made up the
parade. Each division contained several representatives of each type of
marching unit; in the past, each division contained, for example, only
military units, colonial groups, or similar types of participants. Similar-
ly, floats were distributed throughout the parade. There were no pieces of
fire apparatus in the parade because most cities and towns that usually send
them were committed to mutual aid programs that left no apparatus available.
Considering its size, the parade moved briskly over its route with no
significant delays and resulting gaps. It was made up of 134 marching units
of which 29 came from Lexington; 17 floats were made by Lexington organiza-
tions. Chamber of Commerce float first place prizes went to St. Brigids
Cub Scout Pack 160 in the youth division, the Lexington Lodge of Elks in the
civic division and to Mal's Towing Service in the commercial division. Many
out -of -town floats, although not eligible for awards, contributed much
interest to the parade.
OTHER CELEBRATIONS
Captain John McDonough, Lexington Fire Department, commanded the Memorial
Day parade with Firefighters Francis Belcastro and Leonard Muller as his
aides. Veterans and the Lexington Minute Men made their customery visit to
Westview Cemetery before the parade. After it left the assembly area at
Munroe School, the parade made its first stop at Munroe Cemetery where
Mark Doran read Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and Ruth Strauss, vice - president,
class of 1975, Lexington High School, read General Logan's orders -of- the -day
for the first Memorial Day. After stops at Cary Hall and the Olde Burying
Ground, the parade assembled on the Battle Green where Colonel Ronald E. Byrne,
USAF, Hanscom AFB, and Viet Nam prisoner -of -war, gave the address for the day.
The Veterans Day parade, under the command of Jerome F. Garrity,
Commander, Post 3007, Veterans of Foreign Wars, left Munroe School at 10:00
A.M. His aides were Colonel Henry J. Hurley, USAF (Ret), Joseph 0. Rooney,
USMCR, and Harold Rycroft, American Legion. Ralph J. Canina, Past State
Commander, V.F.W., gave the principal address at the Battle Green ceremonies.
CONCLUSION
There seems to be little point in detailing all of the people, depart-
ments, organizations, participants, and companies that contributed so
magnificently of their time and resources to make the bicentennial Patriots
Day the success we believe it was. T.C.C. helps by coordinating those
contributions but without them, we're in a hopeless situation. The list
would go on endlessly and there isn't room in the annual report to include
it. We can only say thank you and hope it gets to the people who deserve our
thanks so much.
Raymond B. Barnes, Chairman
Edward F. Turner
William P. Fitzgerald
Raymond J. Flynn
Leo Gaughan, Vice Chairman
William P. Brenchick, Jr.
Ruth M. Mitchell
Eleanor B. Litchfield
Hildagarde McGonagle
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"Town Swells with Pride —
75,000 Enjoy a Glorious Weekend"
thus read the headline of the Lexington
Minute -man. It was indeed a glorious weekend and a glorious bicentennial
celebration - a celebration made possible by the enthusiasm, cooperation
and responsiveness of Lexington's townspeople.
Bicentennial I (The Weekend of April 19)
Events began Thursday evening, April 17, with a bicentennial
revolutionary ball and a concert by Masterworks Chorale, proceeded Friday
evening with a concert by the Armed Forces Bicentennial Band. Throughout
both days, when it became a certainity that President Ford would stop in
Lexington on April 19, excitement was everywhere.
The town was spotless in anticipation of the weekend. The sale of the
Lexington- Concord commemorative stamp went equally well.
Saturday morning, a gentle rain may have kept one or two from attend-
ing the 6:00 A.M. re- enactment but that was all, for 25,000 to 30,000
townspeople and visitors alike gathered around the Common, craning their
necks to get a glimpse of how it must have seemed, some 200 years earlier.
Pledges, proclamations, and pageantry marked the annual ceremonies on
the Green following the youth parade. From the invocation to a spirited
rendition of the national anthem by the high school band, the event was
filled with youthful idealism and forward looking patriotism.
Later that morning, town officials and a crowd of 35,000 gathered to
welcome President Ford and other visiting dignataries to Lexington. Both
during the President's visit and the 2:00 P.M. parade spectators were
orderly; everyone was polite and responsive. Patriots' Day was climaxed
by a post parade reception at Heritage Hall, sponsored by the chamber of
commerce for invited guests.
April 20 dawned sunny but chilled by a brisk wind. Following
commemorative church services, some 2,500 persons assembled on the Green
to re- dedicate our Common and ourselves to the common cause of American
Liberty.
Lexington and the nation received one of its most impressive
birthday presents with the dedication and official opening of the Museum
of Our National Heritage. A second dedication ceremony was held at the
Sanderson House, now the museum of the Lexington Minute Men.
Also during the day, older and younger members of the Girl Scout Drum
and Bugle Corps, each presented lively musical demonstrations.
Hundreds of townspeople, already filled with excitement, had their
bicentennial enthusiasm raised to an even higher pitch while attending
the second Masterworks Chorale concert or the Bethlehem, Pennsylvania,
band exchange concert at the high school.
Bicentennial II
Approximately 100 events, primarily in various categories of
exhibits, talks, and lectures; musical events plus a variety of miscella-
neous activities took place from May through December. For planning
purpose this period was designated as Bicentennial II.
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BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION
The Lexington Bicentennial Committee (LBC) organized, with the
assistance of Elizabeth Lahikainen and Gloria Sitzman, a year long series
of activities concentrating on textile related crafts, primarily needle-
work. The quilts, the folk art, the fashions, etc., - all "In Praise of
Hands ", conveyed to the town delights of past and present generations and,
something not of this world but of man himself - a fitting focus for
Lexington's and the nation's 200th anniversary.
A listing of permanent bicentennial contributions is summarized in
the accompanying chart.
Fund Raising
Fund raising was not neglected. The Lexington Bicentennial Corpora-
tion, a separate entity from the LBC, was authorized by the town and
chartered by the state in 1973. Its members are Richard Michelson,
president; Anthony Mancini, secretary; Robert Reynolds, treasurer;
Alfred Busa, Cornelius Cronin, Jack Maloney and Stephen Politi.
The corporation has undertaken three major projects - a commemorative
medallion, historic booklet, and a bicentennial poster, to raise money for
a permanent bicentennial memorial and to defray the cost of Lexington's
bicentennial celebration; these items will be on sale through 1976.
Lexington was awarded $20,000 for law enforcement assistance on
Patriots' Day by the New England Regional Commission and additionally
received in -lieu donations of almost $50,000 worth of personnel and
equipment from individuals, businesses, and through the Joint Military
Bicentennial Coordinating Committee.
The town was also highly successful in qualifying for matching grants
from the state.
The Bicentennial Committee
Current members of the LBC, now in its fifth year, include
Lincoln B. Cole, Jr., chairman; Stephen Politi, vice - chairman;
Rebecca W. Nussdorfer, secretary; George Rowe, treasurer; Raymond Barnes,
Lois W. Brown, Miriam W. Butts, Rudolph J. Fobert, Roland B. Greeley,
Harold T. Handley, Anthony Mancini, and Richard Michelson.
Bicentennial Commission
Current members of the LBC, now in its fifth year, include, (Pictured): L. to R.
Anthony Mancini; Richard Michelson; Harold T. Handley; Stephen Politi,Vice Chairman;
Lincoln B. Cole, Jr., Chairman; Rebecca W. Nussdorfer, Secretary; and Miriam W.
Butts. Not Pictured: George Rowe, Treasurer; Raymond B. Barnes; Lois W. Brown;
Roland B. Greeley; Matthew Powers; and Allan F. Kenney, Ex- officio.
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BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION
Many additional townspeople volunteered to serve as coordinator or
leader for some specific task or project. Included among these are
Anne Coccoluto, administration; Esther Arlan, housing referral; Tiny Yewell,
guest housing; Matt Powers, youth activities; and Howard Smith, receptions.
Grateful appreciation must be extended to Robert Tarlin, bicentennial
coordinator, who resigned in June after serving through Bicentennial I.
Bob was active in all logistical, program, and fund raising phases
connected with the celebration. He was both competent and congenial and
leaves many friends in Lexington.
Bicentennial Contributions
Publications
Guide to the Study of Lexington. Cary Library. In process.
History of the Lexington Fire Department. R. Washburn.
Church Histories and Publications on special church collections.
The First Tea Party Held at Lexington? Anita Worthen. A reissue by LBC.
Jonas Clarke: Chronology, Family Tree, Excerpts from State Papers.
Edited by M. Keenan and L. Whipple.
Bicentennial notes by Stephen Politi.
The Lessons of Lexington: Let It Begin Here. A LBC publication.
Maps. A. Wachman, The Town of Lexington. K. Briggs, Historic View of Town
Development. Mrs. Baxter, Trees of Lexington. A. Webb, Roads and Their
Pattern of Development in Lexington.
Youth Essays. In Process. LBC publication.
Ceremonial Town Meeting. Proceedings. Limited edition, LBC publication.
Bicentennial Records
Photographic Record of Lexington Architecture. Richard Morehouse.
Mini Photographic Record. S. Hathaway, LHS student. Hand tools, Lex. homes.
Map of 17th, 18th and 19th century Lexington homes on Mass. Ave.
Photographic record of Bicentennial events in Lexington, 1975.
Courtesy of Clifford Goodie. Excellent
Historic Re- Creation of the Path of the Revolution. Quilt. Created and
donated by the Outlook Club.
Bicentennial school projects; Art exhibits.
Foreign language Green guides. LHS foreign language department.
Oral History Program. Under study, LHS.
American Field Service. Their Commemorative Envelope. Paeff Memorial Monument
to the Minutemen Frontis.
Bicentennial Walking Tours
Lexington Historic Marker and Walking tour. Colonial cartpaths;
environmental awareness walks and tours, Conservation Commission.
Visitors brochure. Lexington Newcomers Club.
Historic Plantings
Lexington nurseries: Plantings on the approaches to Lexington.
Plantings for the Town: Lexington Field and Garden Club. Major plantings
at Harrington property next to the Library.
Lexington Lions Club; Seedlings for Lexington school children in grades
4, 5, and 6.
The Dirt Diggers Garden Club, a 4 -H group. 150 seedling trees and shrubs
planted on April 27 and 28.
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BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION
Lecture Sponsorship
LBC and National Park Service. Five outstanding Bicentennial Lectures.
Fireside Chats, Series I and II. LBC and Adult Education.
Alistair Cooke. America Series.
Grace Chapel. Century II Lecture Series.
Continuous film showings at the Old Belfrey Club and Masonic Museum.
Photo by Raymond B. Barnes
We should not forget that for quite some
time the rebels thought of themselves as
Englishmen abused, and in many engagements
felt an uncomfortable sympathy for the
other Englishmen who had been sent over to
fight them. In Ridgefield, Connecticut,
there is a plaque sunk in a wall in a
cemetery. It says: "In defense of American
independence at the battle of Ridgefield,
April 27, 1777, died Eight Patriots who
were laid in this ground, companioned by
Sixteen British Soldiers, Living, their
enemies, Dying, their guests."
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Alistair Cook's America
Library Expansion Completed
Photo by Elizabeth Heat
Richard Morehouse installs his
display, the first in the new Art
and Music Gallery.
A LTHOUGH DULY RECORDED in the library history
books, it is not widely realized here that
America's first publicly demanded and support-
ed free library was in Lexington. (An earlier
publicly supported library in Salisbury,
Connecticut, was begun as the result of the
philanthropy of an individual.) An historic
vote was taken at town meeting in 1827 "...
that it is expedient to raise sixty dollars,
by a tax, to purchase books for said library."
This moment in our history was reviewed during
the Library's contribution to the Bicentennial
Rededication of the Green on April 20.
It appears that by vote of the town in
1838, this "Juvenile Library" became a part
of a recently founded social library which
itself was incorporated into Cary Library in
1868. The early Cary gifts notwithstanding
it is significant to note that the beginnings
of community library service in Lexington were
initiated by the public, and supported by
taxes. This pattern continues to the
present day. It is a tradition of which we
should be proud.
Nearly one hundred and fifty years after this 1827 vote, open house for
the newly expanded Cary Library was held on Sunday afternoon, September 21.
The program featured a dedication by Rev. Harold T. Handley, a trustee for over
thirty -five years, a former president and currently vice - president of the
board. The New Black Eagle Jazz Band played to a capacity crowd, and the
building was given a rousing send -off. The following Sunday afternoon an
open house for the new children's library featured a program by Lexington
children's author and musician John Langstaff.
Since these openings, circulation and other usage have set records in
both adult and children's departments. Over 2,000 books are circulated on a
busy full day, and over 1,000 on a busy Sunday. Not all construction, equip-
ment, and furnishings details are yet completed; we hope that these are
accomplished early in 1976. We are grateful to the permanent building committee
for its unflagging assistance in the completion of the project. Trustee
appointees to this committee are Shirley Stolz and Rev. R. Reinhold Abele.
The Bicentennial at Cary
Other library events of the bicentennial year include a series of
exhibits featuring Lexington subjects and artists, and a fall film festival
with such films as Johnny Tremain and Griffith's America. Two of the exhibits
will give the library a permanent photographic record of places and events:
Richard Morehouses's architectural study done with the assistance of
Elizabeth Reinhardt, and Clifford B. Goodie's photo documentary of bicentennial
events. The Assistant Director Suzanne Nicot, and Miriam Butts of the
bicentennial committee coordinated these and other displays we have en-
joyed in the new painting and photograph galleries.
Progress Report
It was a busy year at Cary apart from the bicentennial events and
opening of the expanded building. The new music and art area opened on
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April 1. In anticipation of this, a part of the state aid funds received
last year were spent on recordings, and the state aid project for this
year includes development of the art collection. The library was
fortunate to welcome two CETA employees, one of whom helped us settle
the new music and art area; the other is assigned to the custodial
department. Another project underway is the air conditioning of the East
Lexington Branch.
Special thanks are due this year to the Lexington Lions Club for
another generous donation for the maintenance of the large -type book
collection, and to the library's advisory committee for its help during
the construction period and for the open house.
Executive Committee
Fred C. Bailey, Chairman
Rev. Harold T. Handley, Vice - Chairman
Otis S. Brown, Jr.
Shirley Stolz, Chairman
Elizabeth H. Clarke
Irving H. Mabee
Rev. Edwin McLane
Patricia Swanson
Advisory Committee
Theodore Mairson Ruth Morey
Mildred Marek Ann Wallace
Robert C. Hilton, Director
(Above) The Tenth Regiment of Foot
storms the library during a lull in the
battle. (Photo by Elizabeth Heath)
(Right) The rear of the new library
addition looks out onto a garden area
which will be open to the public this
spring. (Photo by Albert D. Anderson)
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It Was a Landmark Year
for Conservation Commission
THE BICENTENNIAL YEAR was also a "Landmark Year" for the conservation
commission when the town meeting voted unanimous support of conservation
by the authorization of a $2 million bond issue to cover future land
acquisitions. This method of paying for land acquisition distributes the
cost burden, and minimizes the impact on any one year's tax rate. This
action has enabled the commission to proceed with its long range plan,
which included the Metcalf and Eddy recommendations of 1968. Negotiations
with land owners began immediately.
Also, at the 1975 town meeting five land articles were voted, four to
be bonded, authorizing the commission to acquire approximately 35 acres of
land. An unusual roll call vote supported the acquisition of 9.4 acres of
land between Lincoln and Middle Streets, to be used for open space and
recreation playing fields.
Also approved were 11 acres of wooded hillside (Webb Street), 12 acres
for wetland protection (Marrett Road), a small parcel (1+ acre) to extend
Bowman Park (Pleasant Street) and a 1 -acre ponded lot (Grove Street) not
included in the bonding. Adjacent to this lot, a citizen's article was
approved to transfer to conservation jurisdiction the Turning Mill land
adjacent to Estabrook School, thus ensuring the open character of the area.
A total of 420 acres of land have now been voted by town meeting and
acquired with the cooperation and expertise of the selectmen and town
counsel.
Particular notice and appreciation should be given to conservation
brook easements donated to the town by William Maloney (Munroe Brook) and
the John Ingrahams (Vine Brook).
In past years preservation of the town's natural resources was achieved
primarily through land acquisition. It is now possible to achieve further
protection under the Wetlands Protection Act, which regulates illegal fill-
ing as well as legal alteration for development. During the year, cease
and desist orders were issued under this Act and four requests for deter-
mination (as to whether the law applied) submitted. Twelve Wetlands Pro-
tection Act hearings were held: Woodpark Estates, St. Brigid's Housing,
Drummer Boy Green, Kerrie Realty Trust, Lowell Estates II, Bicentennial
Farms, E and F Builders, Tennis and Swim Club, Sellars, and three town of
Lexington projects, Concord Avenue Sewer, Clematis Brook cleaning and
Pleasant Street Sewer. Following each hearing the commission issued an
order of conditions governing how the applicant may "fill, dredge or other-
wise alter a wetland ". Three of these orders were appealed to the State
and resolved essentially to the satisfaction of the Lexington Conservation
Commission.
As the town becomes more sophisticated about environmental impact,
more demands are made on local government for aid and assistance. Commun-
ity interaction is becoming a continuing, time - consuming process. During
the year commissioners participated in meetings on the extension of the
Red Line, Route 2 relocation, Hanscom Field expansion and regional land
use needs for the Hobbs Brook, Charles River and Mystic River watershed.
The Joint Arlington- Lexington Great Meadow Committee reacted when necessary,
and educational information (speeches, maps, tours, etc.) was supplied to a
number of local organizations (Lexington Field and Garden Club, Historical
Society, schools, etc.). Citizen committees were organized in six major
conservation areas to help combat vandalism and to promote good land use.
The most popular community involvement has been the "victory gardens" at
Swenson Farm with over 70 applicants and the line already forming for next
year. Finally, a much needed map is being prepared which will identify
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conservation land with description, access and trails defined for the use
and enjoyment of all the citizens.
A major disappointment was the deletion of land management funds from
the proposed budget for fiscal 1975 -76. Although there was an occasional
and greatly appreciated attempt at cleanup by scout organizations, there
must be a more concerted effort devoted to serious management, through
either a citizen conservation corps, a budget item, or both. In prepara-
tion, the conservation administrator is currently working with county and
state government agencies to update a previous land management program and
to identify current problem areas.
The commission staff now consists of Conservation Services Administra-
tor W. Clifford Prentiss, and part -time secretary, Erna Greene, both of
them professionally competent and dedicated to environmental protection and
the goals of conservation. They act as a clearing house for requests for
information from potential developers, citizens and homeowners, as well as
an important link with related town agencies.
The commission's membership is now only six, due to Gary Larson's
resignation on September 2. His particular skills and amiability will not
be easily replaced.
Angela E. Frick, Chairman
Manfred P. Friedman
*Gary L. Larson
John J. McWeeney
Francis W.K. Smith
Susan Snell Solomon
* *Shirley H. Stolz
David G. Williams
Paul Mazerall, ex- officio
*Resigned
* *Appointed 12/22/75 to succeed Gary L. Larson
Conservation Commission Concentrates on a Wetlands Hearing
Seated, left to right: Francis W. K. Smith (obscured behind speaker), David G. Williams,
Susan S. Solomon, Angela E. Frick, Manfred P. Friedman, John J. McWeeney, Secretary
Erna S. Greene, and Conservation Services Administrator W. Clifford Prentiss. Not
present: Shirley H. Stolz, whose appointment to the Commission became effective after
this hearing, and Paul E. Mazerall, ex- officio.
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Planning Board Discusses
Perplexing 1975 Issues
IN 1975 THE PLANNING BOARD approved three definitive subdivisions: Lowell
Estates II, Bicentennial Farms, and Drummer Boy Green. It considered
three more in preliminary stages: Minuteman Ridge II, Vinebrook Estates,
and Trinity Covenant Church. It reviewed 33 so- called Form A plans not
representing subdivisions within the meaning of the subdivision control
law, and established three sub - committees to recommend policy with respect
to wetlands, recreation, and town goals. However, most of the time in its
weekly meetings was spent in considering a number of land -use issues of
direct concern to the town, and making recommendations to other town
agencies, particularly the town meeting, the board of selectmen, and the
board of appeals. Some of these issues are as detailed below.
We wish to acknowledge the dedicated help of the design advisory
committee whose members attended most of the planning board meetings this
year to provide on- the -spot technical judgments as well as written re-
ports on land -use matters. We are also grateful to our professional staff
for its attention to the myriad, practical details involved in running our
planning department. Without their help we would have accomplished far
less.
Flood Insurance In 1974 it became evident that the Federal Insurance
Administration would enforce provisions of the Flood Control Act denying
financial assistance to owners of property within federally designated
flood hazard districts if the town did not formally agree to enter the
national flood insurance program. At the 1975 annual town meeting, after
adding an amendment requiring the planning board to work actively to re-
move non -wet areas from the flood hazard districts, town meeting adopted
Article 64 accepting the program. During 1975 the planning board collab-
orated with the federal administrator to obtain more precise mapping of
the flood hazard districts, and was informed that Lexington has been se-
lected as a priority community for HUD /FIA rate map studies in FY 76.
RD Zone Problems The 1974 annual town meeting adopted the planning
board's proposal for a new multi- housing RD zone which would insure that
land in it would be developed in substantial conformance with plans pre-
sented to town meeting at the time its re- zoning was approved. At the
same time town meeting overwhelmingly approved acceptance of the Drummer
Boy proposal to construct 150 condominium apartments in an RD -zoned area
at Bedford Street opposite Hartwell Avenue. Since that time the planning
board has been trying to make reasonable judgments about minor deviations
from the original plans as they arose during the detailed design phase
of the project. To complicate the process, the sub - division control
law imposed by the state is based on the assumption that buildings are
erected on individual lots with specific areas and frontage; in this
condominium situation, all land is in common ownership and the ordinary
sub - division rules are inapplicable. However, by year's end ground
had been broken and the project was well under way.
Postoffice In October 1974 the U.S. Postal Service petitioned the
board of appeals to permit it to build an incoming mail center on a
vacant office and research park zoned parcel on Hayden Avenue. One of
five such centers around Greater Boston, this IMC was to be used to
sort mail destined for six surrounding towns and as a delivery base for
Lexington and Waltham mail, thus drastically reducing the activity at
the present postoffice in Lexington Center. On recommendation of the
planning board, the board of appeals denied a permit because the site
was considered too small to support the proposed 53,000 square foot
building and 280 -car parking facility. Two months later the postal
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service repetitioned for permission to construct its IMC on a large
residentially -zoned parcel near the Hayden Avenue site but fronting on
Waltham Street opposite Allen Street. The planning board at first
supported this proposal because it appeared to be a reasonable use of
the site and because the wetness of the surrounding land made it im-
probable that any other construction, residential or non - residential,
would take place on that side of Waltham Street. However, following a
heavily- attended public hearing, it reversed its stand, causing the
postal service to withdraw its petition to the board of appeals. In
May 1975, the postal service returned with a third proposal, this time
to use an office - park -zoned parcel lying between Route 128, the
Cambridge Reservoir, and the Lexington - Waltham line. The Lexington
Planning Board,after conferring with members of the Waltham Planning Board,
supported this plan because the site was suitably zoned and had immediate
access to Route 128 and Route 2 without encroaching upon residential
streets. This support was conditioned upon securing sewer service from
Waltham since the topography prevents connection from Lexington. How-
ever, this plan was also turned down by the board of appeals after a
hearing at which many Waltham local residents and city councillors ex-
pressed strong objections.
Because the U.S. Postal Service is deeply committed to the establish-
ment of incoming mail centers to replace its inefficient network of local
postoffices, it is likely that it will make further efforts to locate
one in the Lexington - Waltham area. Though the planning board is
sympathetic to the postal service's need to streamline its operations
and would welcome the removal of the delivery traffic from the center
of town, it believes that its first responsibility is to support the
direct interests of the town. If national needs override the town's
local concerns, the postal service has ample power to use any site it
deems desirable.
Bedford Street - Hartwell Avenue The northern corner of town outside
Route 128 continues to provide the planning board with major challenges.
The extensive residential area north of Bedford Street is impacted by
existing industrial activity along Hartwell Avenue, by potential activity
across the Lexington- Burlington boundary, and by partial development
across Bedford Street. Access to the area depends largely on Eldred
Street whose intersection with Bedford Street is inadequate, and no al-
ternative access of any magnitude seems possible. Bedford Street itself
is presently overloaded with rush hour traffic between Hanscom Field and
Route 128 added to the sizeable flow to and from Bedford Center. To add
to these problems, it appears that the Tophet Swamp area can support some
eventual development, particularly on and around the present landfill,
without causing flooding of the Shawsheen River.
Commercial development of the Burlington "strip" lying between
Lexington and Route 3 remained the objective of legal and legislative
maneuvers this year, though town ownership of a narrow insulating zone
along the town boundary and a more restrictive Burlington setback regula-
tion have lessened the eventual impact of possible development there.
Encouragement of state construction of a direct connector between Route
128 and Hartwell Avenue remains an objective of the board of selectmen and
the planning board. This year the state department of public works
supported plans for such a connector in conjunction with a proposed 600 -car
park- and -ride facility abutting the sanitary landfill, and completed a
TOPICS- funded engineering study to produce alternative designs for the
widening of Bedford Street outside Route 128. Traffic counts and pro-
jections indicate that even if the Hartwell Avenue connector is construct-
ed, Bedford Street will continue to be overloaded by traffic to and from
Bedford. Three different divided - highway designs were evolved, all of them
aimed at accommodating the through traffic and at the same time providing
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better flow to commercial development along Bedford Street and bettor
access to and from Eldred Street. Meanwhile, the planning board re-
commended that a traffic signal be installed now at the Eldred Street
intersection because it could see no useful purpose in delay.
Wetlands The town now has three relatively non - controversial wetland
districts. However, considerable opposition arose last year in an attempt
to extend the zoning to other parts of town, and the planning board must
now decide whether to ask the town to modify the zoning by -law or
whether to abandon the idea altogether. The approach being taken by a
planning board sub - committee is one of finding a more specific definition
of what constitutes wetlands and devising a more practical way of
specifying the boundaries of proposed wetland districts. During 1975
this sub - committee investigated more accurate contour maps, soil
classification maps, and the use of aerial photography to determine the
presence and distribution of wetland vegetation. It also determined that
property lines would be a better way to establish wetland boundaries than
contour lines. The sub- commitee recommended two specific courses of
action for consideration by town meeting: establishment of a two -year
moratorium on construction in any of the areas suggested by the 1973
planning board, and funds to use the results of a 1972 comprehensive
study of the Monroe Brook headwaters (bounded by Massachusetts Avenue -
Maple Street - Lowell Street - Woburn Street) to see if a wetland
district can in fact be delineated on the basis of such data.
Lexington Planning Board
L. to R.: Albert P. Zabin, Paul J MacKenzie, Stanley A. Brown, Chairman; Eric T.
Clarke; Planning Director Kenneth T. Briggs. Not pictured: Thomas F. Costello.
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"�' Recreation Program for All Ages
1 HE RECREATION COMMITTEE is devoting much time to future planning. A
survey of the recreational needs of Lexington residents was administered by
the Planning Board with funds appropriated at town meeting. The results
will be used to guide the Recreation Committee in developing new programs.
This past year has seen a new bath house constructed and fencing in-
stalled at the old res, bicycle oaths extended and money appropriated for
a lighted softball field. The five year future planning calls for an
engineering survey and study of the center pool for preliminary designs
and plans to update the facility to present day standards. (Pool is over
forty (40) years old). Preparation of the Napoli Land, the Lincoln Street
area and Harrington field are also under study. Four more tennis courts,
future development of bike paths and excavation of Field #3 (near Field
House) to excavate peat and loam then replacing with clean fill and ready
field for use whenever needed are also planned.
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 - April.
II. Spring and Summer
a. Softball - men's league, 22 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, Monday through Friday, 9:00 A.M. - 12 noon, 1:00 P.M. -4:00 P.M.
b. Playground - Bridge, program for children with special needs: 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. Summer program - Red Cross standard first aid course offered to all summer
staff.
f. Swimming pools at center - June, July, August, September.
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
weeks, adults and children over 14 years of age - Monday through
Friday, 4:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
4) Summer Program - synchronized swimming lessons - all ages - Monday -
Friday -12 noon - 1:00 P.M.
5) Adults and children - free swimming, evenings 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.,
Monday through Friday.
6) Adults and children free swimming - Saturdays - 12 noon to 5:00 P.M.,
Sundays 12 noon - 5:00 P.M.
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f. Swimming pools at center (Continued)
7) Competitive swim meets held at 12 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 noon - 8:00 P.M.
2) Adult swim lessons, Monday through Friday 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
3) "Res" program - swim lessons for handicapped children - Monday -
Friday - 11:00 A.M. - 12 noon.
4) "Res" 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 October at center for reservation and swim tags.
i. Night tennis under lights, 8:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M. at Center.
IV. Autumn
a. Third, Fourth, Fifth and Six 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., September to April.
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 tots 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) Program for children with special needs - Franklin School, Saturday
mornings 9:30 A.M. - 12 noon.
NOTE - Program includes singing, bowling, basketball, square dancing,
coasting, dancing, etc.
3) The following programs for Saturday morning 9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
includes races, mat exercises, games, gymnastics, volleyball, rope
climbing, 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) - Clarke
Junior High School.
d. Intermediate (seventh, eighth and ninth grade boys) - Diamond
Junior High Gymnasium.
e. NEW Second, Third and Fourth Grade Boys and Girls - Clarke Junior
High School 8:30 A.M. - 10:00 A.M.
4) Adults and children - ice skating areas, - Adams, Center, Kinneen,
Fiske, Sutherland Heights, Franklin, "Old Res ", Hastings.
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RECREATION COMMITTEE
Schedules and requests for all recreational facilities by all local
citizens, 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. All requests of new projects
and programs must be sent to the Recreation Chairman.
Thanks to the Lions Club .. .
"The Good Guys Wear White Hats"
Annually on Patriot's Day the Lions Club presents a white tricorne
hat to a Lexington resident who has made a notable contribution to the
town's well being. In 1975 the recipient was Richard A. Michelson.
Still a young man, his community service began as a guide on the
Common and as he matured has included a wide gamut of activities. He has
been president of the Jaycees; chairman of the retail division of the
Lexington Chamber of Commerce and its president in 1971 -72. Presently,
he is a director of the Chamber and in charge of its Visitor's Center
which hosted nearly 140,000 visitors in 1975.
He is a member of the bicentennial commission and chairman of its
permanent memorial sub - committee as well as chairman of a non profit
corporation to raise funds to supplement town government appropriations
for the celebration.
His participation in town government began in 1966 with his election
as a town meeting member. He has since served repeatedly as chairman or
as a member of many town meeting committees. His constructive leadership
has been a strong influence for good. The presentation of the white hat
award is shown on page 2 of the "Family Album" included as part of this
book.
Past Recipients of the White Hat
1954 Edwin B. Worthem
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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Board of Health Burdened with
New State and Federal Regulations
The year of 1975 will be remembered as an unusually busy one for the
board of health. The bicentennial events, enactment of new state and
federal regulations, particularly the "Rules and Regulations for Lead
Poisoning Control" and the curtailment of several state services put heavy
demands on the time and energies of departmental personnel.
Personnel
Dr. William L. Cosgrove was re- appointed to his position on the board
of health, Mr. James W. Lambie and Dr. Charles Ellicott continue as members
of the board. Additional duties and responsibilities relating to the
operation of the new animal shelter were assigned to George A. Smith,
Health Director, during this period. Mrs. Dorothy Jones, secretary and
Mrs. Mary Smith, clerk continue to carry out their responsibilities and
duties in a fine manner. Howard A. Smith held the position of Animal
Inspector through June 30, 1975, at that time the position of Dog Officer
and Animal Inspector were combined to create the position of Animal_Control
Officer. This dual position was filled by Barry W. Littleton.
Bicentennial
Early in the year much time and effort was given to preparation for
the April 19 bicentennial activities. Special attention was given to food
service activities that were planned over that period. Inspections were
made of all commercial and non - commercial facilities that provided food or
food service on April 19. Time and effort also went into providing sanitary
facilities needed for the general public. Concentrated inspections were
made on April 19 by board of health representatives supplemented by in-
spectors of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Food and Drug
Division. Food service facilities were found to be generally good during
this time, however, some food booths were found to be operating on a
casual basis and were ordered closed. Several vendors were ordered to
close due to insanitary operating procedures and operating without permits.
The board of health thanks especially, Mr. John E. Murphy, Chief Food and
Drug Inspector, Mr. Joseph J. O'Hearn, Senior Food Inspector of the
Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Food and Drug Division, their
associate inspectors and Mr. Robert T. Cooper of the Framingham Board of
Health for their time, effort and assistance in carrying out the duties
and responsibilities required by these special bicentennial activities.
Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control
Lead paint poisoning: this year has seen the board of health actively
involved in newly promulgated regulations of the Massachusetts Department
of Public Health Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control Division. Mr. George
Smith, Health Director, met with board members and staff to bring them up-
to -date on this health problem. Resulting from these meetings was the
decision to sponsor an Early Childhood Poisoning Screening Clinic for
children of Lexington residents. A clinic was held in October with the
goal being to test all town children from one to five years of age.
Children can get lead poisoning by eating old paint chips containing lead,
or by chewing on painted woodwork, railings, or window stools, found
particularly in older homes. Over ninety children were tested and re-
tested at the board of health clinic.
In addition to the Lead Poisoning Screening Clinic inspection and re-
inspections were made of over 100 Lexington residences for potential lead -
based paint hazards. An increasing demand for inspections without a
corresponding increase in personnel to make inspections has forced the
board of health to re -order priorities for the inspection of dwellings
for lead -based paint hazards.
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REPORT OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Environmental Health
Changing emphasis: increasing awareness of the general public of
hazards to health has resulted in frequent demands from citizens for relief
from environmental hazards, whether these be rodents, vermin, noise, air
and water pollution, housing inadequacies, faulty or failed subsurface
sewage disposal systems, carelessly packaged and prepared foods, rubbish
storage and disposal and a myriad of other environmental concerns the con-
suming public demands solution to these problems.
To this end the board of health is a service and regulatory agency.
These frequent demands require service to correct conditions that may make
human habitation condit:.cns uncomfortable or hazardous. Correction of
these conditions call for the use of broad enforcement authority with which
boards of health are empowered. These powers may range from a verbal or
written order to ultimate prosecution through the court system. Care must
be exercised, always, to be firm but fair in all matters. The responsibil-
ities are great and the authority is found in numerous laws and codes that
are frequently difficult to interpret. Interpretations of laws and
regulations are sometimes disputed and requires that the board of health
and its personnel exercise tact, good judgment and diplomacy at all times.
The powers conferred to the board of health are great, and it must be
realized that education along with the cooperation of the public are the
most effective tool of any service or regulatory agency.
Milk and Food Inspection
As in the past continued emphasis was placed on the inspection of all
restaurants and retail food establishments. Numerous milk and food
samples were collected for analysis. It was noted throughout the year
that there is an increased awareness of consumers in the area of milk and
food products. This appears to be the result of more comprehensive food
labeling regulations being considered for adoption in the Commonwealth.
Preventive Disease Control
All annual screening programs are still being conducted, and this
year the board of health in cooperation with Symmes Arlington Hospital,
Arlington Health Department, Visiting Nurse Association, American
Association of Retired Persons and the Greater Boston Diabetes Society
and the American Cancer Society added a number of other screening programs
which were very well received by the residents. These clinics will be
conducted under the same sponsorship in 1976.
The Well- Elderly Clinics sponsored by the board of health and staffed
by the Tri- Community Health Services continues to be well attended. This
fall a third clinic was introduced at the Sacred Heart Church Center in
East Lexington. This clinic will be held once a month. The clinic program
is available to all residents 60 years of age or older. A monthly
education program is conducted at Greeley Recreation Hall and Vynebrook
Recreation Hall.
Old "Res" & Swimming Pools
Sanitary control was exercised over the "Old Res" bathing beach, the
central swimming pool and various other public and semi - public swimming
pools. Inspections are conducted on a weekly basis of all pools tested
for specific chemical, bacteriological and physical - evaluation techniques.
Tri- Community Health Services, Inc.
The Lexington Visiting Nurse Association was this year incorporated
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REPORT OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT
with Arlington and Winchester to form what is now called the Tri- Community
Health Services, Inc. The services contracted for by the town will not be
changed under this new organization, it is anticipated that with a fuller
staff the town will benefit.
Mystic Valley Mental Health Center
Mystic Valley Mental Health Center is now a Comprehensive Community
Mental Health Center since the award and progressive implementation of its
Federal Staffing Grant. In addition to providing outpatient psychiatric
services at 186 Bedford Street to Lexington children and their families,
to adolescents, adults and the elderly, it also provides a day treatment
program in Arlington for all citizens of Lexington to prevent hospital-
ization and to help in the rehabilitation of patients released from
hospitals. Through an affiliation agreement with Choate Hospital, it
provides in- patient psychiatric care, and it now has its own emergency
team for crisis intervention. As the Grant becomes more fully implemented,
more consultation and education will be available to Lexington's other
community agencies such as the schools, the police, the visiting nurses,
day care centers, nursery schools, nursing homes and housing for the
elderly. A research and evaluation program will begin to assure a system
of management information and patient evaluation made possible through the
Grant program. Since 1964, 1,251 Lexington families have used Mystic
Valley Mental Health Center Services.
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 Dr. Charles E. Ellicott
James W. Lambie George A. Smith, Director
Board of Health
L. to R.: Dorothy Jones, Clerk; George A. Smith, Director of Health; James W. Lambie;
Dr. William L. Cosgrove, Chairman; Dr. Charles E. Ellicott.
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Historic Districts Commission
L. to R.: Wilbur M. Jaquith,
Chairman; S. Lawrence Whipple,
Commissioner; Barbara Gilson,
Clerk; Ruth B. Adams, Associate;
Thomas J. Holzbog, Commissioner;
Georgia H. Williams, Commissioner;
Amalia Samoylenko, Associate;
Oliver F. Hooper, Associate;
Donald J. Shaw, Commissioner.
Not shown: Sarah P. Harkness,
Associate.
Signs Are a Problem for .. .
Historic Districts Commission
THE HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION endorsed unanimously the establishment,
by the 1975 town meeting, of the Lexington Historical Commission. It was
expected that the work of each commission would complement and strengthen
the other. This was manifested when the new historical commission re-
ported that it had completed an inventory of all houses and buildings over
fifty years old in the historic districts, except for the center of town.
The two commissions also cooperated in examining two historic properties
(at 1009 and 1037 -1039 Massachusetts Avenue) which are undergoing altera-
tions before being incorporated into an 11 -unit condominium complex in
the East Village District.
At the relocated Hancock - Clarke house, the commission approved a
barn -board shed addition which came into use, before the height of the
1975 tourist season, as a visitor's entrance and display area. Also
approved were thirty educational and historical markers in the historic
districts for walking tours, a joint project of the Lexington Historical
Society and the Lexington Bicentennial Committee.
Many hours of consideration were devoted to signs. The most
difficult decisions concerned national companies which seek approval for
large molded plastic signs, often with interior illumination and, usually,
including their corporate logo. These commercial signs present a problem
for communities such as Lexington. Manufacturers are remiss in not develop-
ing aesthetically pleasing smaller signs which would meet the needs of
dealers in such towns. The trend seems to be for steady improvement in
the quality of signs for the smaller independent merchants. A fine
residential historical sign is the "Burbank- Tufts" marker recently in-
stalled on the house at 1415 Massachusetts Avenue.
There has been no change in the membership of the historic districts
commission during the year. Appreciation is expressed to our Clerk,
Barbara Gilson, and to Evelyn F. Cole for their assistance during the
year
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Lexington Historical Commission on the Steps of the Stone Building (1833)
The Stone Building, now the East Lexington branch of the public library, one
of the recent nominations to the National Register of Historic Places. Left
to right: Donna Brown - Secretary, Anne Grady, Elizabeth Reinhardt - Chairman
Thomas Taylor, Richard S. Morehouse.
New Historical Commission Begins Activities
T HE HISTORICAL COMMISSION spent the better part of the first year of its
existance inventorying Lexington's significant historical and architec-
tural structures. Inventory procedure involved filling out a standard
form provided by the Massachusetts Historical Commission on each of almost
two hundred buildings in the four historic districts.
When mapping and photographing of these areas was completed, the com-
mission's volunteer workers moved on to identify significant areas in the
rest of the town, beginning by examining houses along the older roads, then
branching out to cover contiguous areas. We are especially grateful to
those volunteers who have helped in the completion of this task: Ruth
Beebe (Mrs. John), Muriel Williams (Mrs. Carroll), Sally Scott (Mrs. Robert),
and Connie Bachman (Mrs. Charles). Anne Grady and Elizabeth Reinhardt of
the commission organized and directed the inventory.
The second major activity of the commission has been to identify build-
ings eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. Applications
pending from the spring before the commission's formation have been reviewed
and their submission approved. These include the Hancock School, which has
been placed on the National Register; Sanderson House - Munroe Tavern district,
still being processed; the Follen Church, pending; and the Stone Building
(East Branch of the Lexington Library), pending. Because many of the appli-
cations for buildings eligible for the National Register were still in the
preliminary stages when the grant cycle began, little advantage was taken
of the opportunity to apply for federal funds. As Lexington's eligible
structures receive this protective status, greater activity in this area
can be expected.
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The
Lexington Bicentennial
1775-1975
A Family Album
Where it all began, April 19, 1775
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E. Dooks 9; Robert N. Eby, 15, 21; Clifford B. Goodie 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 13, 17, 18, 23, 24; 25, 26, 28, 29; Ronald Levy 22; Minute -Man
Publications, Inc. 11, 12, 14, 16, 19, 20.
A Change of Pace for the
Town Report Committee
OF MAJOR INTEREST in this 1975 annual report is the emphasis on the
bicentennial celebration. This is reflected particularly in the cover and
the "family album" printed as an eight page insert. Both of these were made
possible by a grant from the bicentennial commission to commemorate, in a
tangible way for every resident, the happy events of the weekend of April 19.
Many citizens admired the color photographs taken by Clifford B. Goodie
that were exhibited at Cary Library last fall. That entire collection was
made available for selection and use by the committee. In addition, as a
cost cutting measure, Mr. Goodie supplied, gratis, color balanced prints of
his pictures reproduced to the size needed in the layout. It was indeed a
generous action because his pictures are the main source of the artwork.
Minute -Man Publications, Inc., has always made available its black and
white photographs for the town report. This year the cooperation was gener-
ously extended to include its collection of colored slides. We have drawn
freely upon both. Prize winning pictures by Raymond Barnes, Richard Dugas,
and Anne Scigliano add much to the issue. We have drawn upon the staff of
Police Chief James F. Corr for some of the committee photographs and Philip
B. Parsons and Lucille Chapman have left their mark with their line drawings.
S. Lawrence Whipple, a consultant to the committee, designed the insert
and Hal Singley, a member of the committee, designed the covers. Mr. Singley's
professional skill made the overall color project feasible. For the fifth
year, John E. Taylor organized the distribution of the report throughout the
town and for the tenth consecutive year the Boy Scouts and their fathers will
make the door -to -door deliveries. This activity has become something of a
father - and -son project and, at an early age, the Scouts are accepting a
responsibility of service for the town in which they live.
The other members of the committee, Edith B. Cheever, Reverend Harold T.
Handley and Richard W. Hoover, by their counsel and execution of specific
editorial assignments, have rounded out the production most helpfully.
In 1966 the board of selectmen commissioned the fledgling town report
committee to produce a readable report which would enhance communication be-
tween local government and the citizens of the town. It has always been the
goal of the committee to retain to the maximum the aspect of a community effort
where interested citizens made their skills available to further what they
believed to be a desirable goal. When, to the unofficial input of citizens,
is added the contribution by town officers and committees, it becomes apparent
upon what a broad base the production of the report rests. Despite the
changing membership of the selectmen, the committee has always had their most
heartening support and encouragement. For that we are most grateful.
Finally, the town report committee expresses its appreciation for the
contribution of Phyllis Bonini, a member of the selectmen's staff, who typed
eight of these ten annual reports. Mrs. Bonini died February 4. Except for
her family and her church, the town reports probably held first place in her
affection. Upon the interest and the loyalty to an ideal such as hers, year
by year, these town reports have been built.
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Louis A. Zehner, Chairman
Town Report Committee
Cary Lecture Committee
ALTHOUGH MEMBERS OF THE CARY LECTURE COMMITTEE are appointed by the town
moderator, 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. The lectures are open to all
Lexington residents without charge, and, in 1975 -76, as in 1974 -75, the
committee agreed that no tickets of admission would either be required or
mailed to Lexington households.
Programs scheduled this year, although emphasizing aspects of the
national bicentennial, covered many topics; unusual circumstances allowed
the presentation of a special series of programs for the consecutive
Saturday nights of March 6, 13 and 20. By variation in both subjects
covered and presentation times, the committee attempted to serve the
broadest possible range of Lexington citizens.
Following is the 1975 -1976 Cary Lecture Series:
The New England of Robert Frost - produced and narrated live
by film maker Dewitt Jones - November 30, 1975.
Bicentennial People and Places - an illustrated lecture with
music, featuring pianist and lecturer Leo Litwin - January 9, 1976.
International Economics - a Commentary - by Dr. Charles P.
Kindleberger, Department of Economics, Massachusetts Institute of
Technology - February 19, 1976.
The Bicentennial Mini Series
March 6, 1976 - The Walden Consort - eight mixed voices in a
program of music of America's first generation of native composers.
March 13, 1976 - "The Thirteen Original States" - a Bicentennial
Grand Tour with film maker Andre De La Varre, Jr.
March 20, 1976 - Mrs. Charles A. Butts, Jr. Lexington
resident, author, and lecturer at the Museum of Fine Arts - an
illustrated talk on aspects of the people and places of revolutionary
Boston.
Ruth M. Mitchell, Chairman
Levi G. Burnell, Jr.
Charles H. Cole
Fence Viewers
"A certaine parcell of Land, by Estimation one acre
and a halfe more or less lying and being Situate in
Cambridge farms nigh the meeting house, and is bounded
Northerly by the said Benjamin Muzzey as the fence now
stands
IN CASE YOU DIDN "T RECOGNIZE the piece of land described above, it is the
Lexington Common. The fact that there is no fence there now does not im-
pair the town's title. But it does show that fences were important from
at least the period from 1711 on in Lexington.
And fence viewers have still a part. If for nothing else, to ask
the question, "Is this fence necessary ?" or "Is this fence legal ?" and
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FENCE VIEWERS
"Will this fence be effective ?" For example, everybody is putting up
barbed wire fences with the increase in vandalism. Barbed wire fences
have to be well up above the danger line from the ground. And they must,
as all fences, be kept in good repair. And are they effective - or just
a challenge?
The fence viewers are not going to recommend a fence around the
Common for the bicentennial year. But we do ask you all to look well
at your fences. Are they doing well by you?
Harold T. Handley
Louis A. Zehner
An Early Battle Green Guide
Taken in 1927, the photograph
shows a group of tourists and,
at the right, one of the first
Battle Green Guides, well known
today as Bill Fitzgerald.
Battle Green Guides
A NYONE WHO PASSED THE LEXINGTON COMMON any day this summer was aware
that we were celebrating the bicentennial year. Buses, automobiles,
bicycles, shanks mares brought visitors to Lexington to the number of a
thousand or more. During July and August, thirty -five officially appoint-
ed Lexington guides, fourteen years old and up greated the visitors tell-
ing them the thrilling story of the Birthplace of American Liberty.
Many of our guides had a greater part in the bicentennial here in
artistry, writing and mapmaking. One guide, Richard John revised the
test used for candidates, adding maps and bibliography. He also served
on the committee for and participated in re- dedication of the Common
ceremonies on April 20, at which guides acted as pages. The guides
provided two evening tours for Lexington residents in July and August.
And we expect that the world will continue to come to Lexington in
1976 and our guides will be ready to welcome them.
Harold T. Handley
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Three fatalities resulted from this fire
at 22 Summit Road on January 10, 1975.
1975 Represents
Year of Transition
for Fire Department
THE YEAR OF 1975 was one of transition for the
fire department. The former chief, Walter F.
Spellman, retired in February. He was honor-
ed by many friends at a banquet given in
Raymond May.
Photo b y ymond B. Barnes
The position of chief was filled as a result of candidates for the
position appearing before a selection review board that was appointed
by the town manager. After conducting several interviews and evaluating
the data and information before the board, Town Manager Walter C.
O'Connell, accepted the board's recommendation and appointed me to fill
the chief's vacancy on May 1, 1975. In addition to the retirement of the
chief, Fire Fighter Paul O. Huoppi retired under the provisions of the
"Heart Law" in October. He was disabled in line of duty at a brush fire
in April.
Two new men were appointed to the department this year to fill the
previous retirement vacancies, namely, Edward Costello and Walter F.
Spellman, Jr. One of the most pleasant events in my brief tenure as
chief was to participate in the promotions of two officers in October.
These men were chosen as a result, once again, of the selection review
board process and Town Manager Walter C. O'Connell approved the elevati-
on of Captain John T. McDonough, Jr., to Deputy Chief and the promotion
of Lieutenant John L. Fradette to the rank of captain. These two
officers are now fully integrated into the management team of the
department officer staff.
Two fires required a second alarm being called this year. The
first came shortly after midnight on January 10th when the house at 22
Summit Road caught fire. Two persons on the upper floor died as a
result. The members of the department rescued several other members of
the family, but unfortunately one of those who was saved died subsequent
to the fire. A little girl survived serious burn injuries after a long
period of hospitalization. The second multi -alarm fire occurred at 60
Maple Street in February. Although the house was extensively damaged,
the family was not at home, so there was no life hazard connected with
this fire.
A major objective within the department is a strong and effective
administrative organization. The staff of officers are expected to
contribute fully to this and have been given duties and responsibilities
commensurate with their rank. The objectives and guidelines of the
new administration have been made known to the fire fighters and,
through the officers, are firmly incorporated in the daily activities
and performance of duties of the personnel.
Another major objective of the department is maximum productivity.
In a time of depressed economy and the "dollar crunch" it is imperative
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
that the tax payers who "foot the bill" receive the best service and
return for the dollars they spend in this area of town government,
as is possible to provide. In conjunction with the foregoing, we
have implemented an on -going inspection program in which all the fire
fighters participate. This is a "Home Fire Safety" inspection service
and an accelerated in- service program in which the fire fighters, by
invitation, come to homes of the citizens and make an inspection to
determine what, if any, fire hazards exist and recommend their correction
for the good and well -being of the homeowner. There are no legal
implications, no follow -up inspection or any report made in the depart-
ment's records other than one to establish where, when and the number
of inspections that have been made. When the fire fighters go to the
house, they bring with them "Tot Finder" stickers, emergency phone
number stickers and literature relative to home safety. The success
of this program has been most gratifying and it is our intention to
develop and enlarge this procedure. This is a concrete example of how
productivity can be improved and how both the fire department personnel
and the citizen /tax payers can benefit by the department providing
services other than responding to fires or other emergencies. In fact,
experiences in many other communities have shown marked reduction in
fire calls and fire losses when a home fire safety inspection program
has been introduced.
This is a year of transition in the fire department. Upon the
solid base inherited from my predecessor I envision a department
operation where, as they evolve we can incorporate new knowledge and
techniques that will enable us to meet all contingencies. I have
dedicated myself to this objective and can say, with certainty, that
this commitment is echoed by all personnel of the department.
Joseph P. Marshall
Chief
Inspection Department Wrestles with
New Mandated Building Code
THE QUESTION HAS BEEN ASKED, "How has the bicentennial effected the inspec-
tion department ?" The answer must be, "Not too much." There has been
some increased activity by householders, mostly in making repairs and gen-
eral improvements of a cosmetic nature, especially of those properties
around the Common and the Historic Districts areas. The most direct activ-
ity related to the Hancock Clarke House which was moved from across the
street to its original site. An addition was built that restored the house
to what it looked like in 1775 -1776.
Generally speaking, this year has been a year of adjustments to the
Massachusetts Building Code. This is a mandatory, uniform building code
that applies to every community in the Commonwealth. It is a performance
rather than a specification code, specification codes being what Lexington
and most municipalities have been operating under previously.
The 574 page code which attempts to cover every conceivable type of
construction and all its ramifications, came into effect January 1, 1975.
Within one week after its effective date, 144 amendments, changes, or dele-
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BUILDING COMMISSIONER
tions had been received by us. Since that time there have been at least
150. Needless to say, this has made for frustrations and confusion for all
who have had to deal with this code. especially for those who have had to
administer it, and those who have had to use it in their daily activity
such as architects, engineers, and builders.
This type of problem will eventually be resolved, but I foresee
another year of remediable process by the code commission.
The other part of the new code that has put a real burden on all the
municipal inspection departments has been the required inspections and
certifications formerly done by the state. These include such uses as,
places of assembly, halls, theatres, nursing homes, churches, schools,
institutions, some of these requiring monthly inspections.
In June of this year Robert Jeremiah retired as electrical inspector
having worked for the town for 22 years. This was a position that was
designated as part -time but as the construction activity grew, so did his
work on Saturdays and evenings. His regular employment was as a foreman
with some of the larger electrical contractors in the area. He is now
enjoying retirement in Florida.
Since Mr. Jeremiah's retirement, his work has been taken over by a
fully qualified person working full -time for the town as part of a federal
program known as C.E.T.A. As the electrical inspector, he is working a
regular work week during normal work days. The advantages have been many,
particularly the better service to the public and to contractors possibly
resulting from greater availability plus the centralization of records and
correspondence in the inspection department office.
As to the future, I can see further mandatory precedures forthcoming
as a result of Chapter 802 which established the state building code.
These will have to do with administrative procedures and regulations,
schooling, and certification of inspectors, recommendations as to the num-
ber of local inspectors, even to their salaries, all within the scope of
the Act.
DONALD K. IRWIN
Building Commissioner
Animal Control Officer
ON JULY 1, 1975, the positions of the dog officer and animal inspector
were combined to create the position of animal control officer. This
appears to be an efficient combination since both positions come under the
supervision of the health director in his capacity as animal control co-
ordinator. In 1975 two new dog officers were appointed.
In the year 1975 the dog officers stressed improvement in the various
methods for picking up dogs to expedite their return to their owners. We
again concentrated on unlicensed dogs and up to this date a total of 3158
dogs have been licensed. This is an increase of approximately 400 dogs
over last year and an increase of over a 1000 dogs licensed in the past
three years.
As the long awaited animal shelter nears completion a more efficient
leash law enforcement program may be realized due to the enlarged animal
holding capacity of the new kennel. When occupancy of the new shelter
takes place the following fee schedule will go into effect:
Redemption 10.00 Board per day:
Adoption (mixed breed) 3.00 First 7 days 3.00 per day
Adoption (purebreed) 15.00 After 7 days 5.00 per day
In order to avoid any misunderstandings, dog owners should be aware
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of the following basic laws:
All dogs three months old or older must be licensed every year
before April 1st and they must also wear their license tag at all
times. If you acquire an older dog you must have it licensed within
thirty days. Arrests for failure to license a dog or owning a
licensed dog without a license tag being on his collar are offenses
requiring a court appearance and a possible fine up to fifteen
dollars. New residents to Lexington from within the commonwealth
may obtain a transfer license tag for a fee of twenty -five cents.
A replacement tag may be obtained from the town clerk for ten cents.
All dogs six months old must be vaccinated against rabies and
re- vaccinated every two years thereafter by a licensed veterinarian.
The board of health sponsors a clinic in May for all Lexington
residents wishing to take advantage of the opportunity to have their
dogs vaccinated. Upon vaccination of your dog by your veterinarian
or at the board of health clinic you will be supplied with a tag,
bearing the name of the veterinarian or board of health clinic, of
a color to correspond with the year (red 1975, blue 1976, Yellow
1977 etc.)
Conviction of failure to have your dog vaccinated or owning
a vacinnated dog and not having the rabies tag attached to the
dog's collar at all times are offenses punishable by fines up to
fifty dollars for each offense. If the tag is lost a replacement
may be obtained from your veterinarian or the board of health, if
your dog is vaccinated at the board of health clinic.
The town leash law states that no dog owned or kept in the
town shall be allowed to be off the premises of its owner or keep-
er except in the immediate restraint and control of some person by
means of a leash law or by effective command. A dog is under
restraint only if he is under the control of and beside a competent
person and obedient to that person's command or within a vehicle
being driven or parked on the streets or within the property limits
of its owner or keeper.
We take this opportunity to extend our thanks to the police department,
town manager and board of selectmen for their cooperation during the past
year of re- organization.
Barry Littleton George A. Smith
Animal Control Officer Leash Law Administrator
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Protecting
Our President
Made for an
Exciting Day
POLICE DEPARTMENT
TWO YEARS OF PREPARATION AND PLANNING paid off during
our bi- centennial celebration as the exciting day
ticked off without a hitch. The police department
assisted by 450 national guardsmen, 50 M.D.C. police
officers, 75 registry of motor vehicles inspectors,
50 state troopers, plus many secret service agents
spent a busy day which began before daybreak and con-
tinued until late afternoon. The most exciting seg-
ment of the day was during the morning visit of
President Ford when at least 35,000 people gathered
around the Common to hear and see the President, the
first such visit in 100 years. The elaborate security
precautions developed during the several days preceed-
ing the President's visit were a first for us but
became an experience that will long be remembered by
the men of the department.
The crowds for the parades and other events did
not reach the proportions estimated and, as such, the
day passed without some of the problems associated
with controlling extremely large numbers of people.
The many thousands that did come to witness our varied
events were most cooperative. A pleasant day was had
by all.
During the summer months many more thousands of
Americans and foreign visitors stopped to visit
Lexington and its historical battlegreen and other
places of interest. Our police officers found them-
selves busy directing and assisting many visitors
each day.
During the early summer and because of Lexington's
outstanding traffic enforcement program, the governor's
highway safety committee awarded a fully equipped
traffic cruiser to the department to assist in the
continuation of the program.
Lexington continued to experience an upward curve
in crime statistics during the year as did the rest of
the nation. The F.B.I. crime reports indicate that
the northeastern states are experiencing an increase
in crime of 19% during 1975.
The long awaited civil service police examination
qualifying applicants for the position of police
officer was held in October and it is anticipated that
by March of next year the vacancies in the department
staff will be filled for the first time in many years.
We are sure that the additions will improve our
ability to better protect and serve our community. We
look forward to the continued assistance of our
citizens during 1976 in our efforts to make our neigh-
borhoods safer for all.
James F. Corr
Chief of Police
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CHART 1
POLICE OFFICERS
TOWN OF LEXINGTON
NATIONAL AVERAGE 1L 1.8 MEN PER THOUSAND
PART MEN T STRENGTH 5510010 68 59.4 MEN
4I 5,8.1 CR IME REPORTS
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INVESTIGATIONS
COMPLAINTS- REPORTS
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Erecting the grandstand
for the April 19 Parade
A LTHOUGH MANY THOUSANDS who came to visit our community this year came
because of our past, we are confident that they will well remember us,
too, for the present. This remembrance hopefully will be based in part on
the inconspicuous yet successful efforts of a spirited public works crew
which year- round, maintained the high quality of Lexington's roads, grounds
and facilities.
The highlight of our bicentennial year was the April 19th visit of
President Ford. The success of his unforeseen visit is due, in no small
part, again, to the fact that public works was well prepared for the event
despite the absence of advance notice.
In spite of the large influx of visitors, we report with satisfaction
that DPW /Engineering still did its job of providing public services to the
residents of Lexington. For the first time in memory, all public works
contracts for sewer, drain, street and sidewalk construction were up to
date. These facts are indicative of an increased efficiency which we will
endeavor to maintain.
For several years now we have reported that a long range solution to
Lexington's evergrowing problem of solid waste disposal was at hand.
Regrettably we still await approval by the state of our proposed sanitary
landfill expansion. Ever increasing environmental concerns, which must be
recognized and resolved, continue to thwart our efforts towards solution
of this thorniest of problems. Nonetheless and whatever the outcome,
Lexington will continue to conform to the latest advances and technologies
in this field.
In anticipation of the achievement of our goal of 100% sewering of the
town, we propose to divert our sewering efforts toward inflow - infiltration
studies of the existing sewer systems throughout town. These studies will
lead to a long -range rehabilitation - replacement program of our older systems.
Another area which we plan to address is the town's drainage systems. The
last drainage study in Lexington was completed in 1936. Unanticipated
growth throughout the years, coupled with the recently enacted Wetlands
Protection Act, require that a new study be made.
In closing, I would like to thank the board of selectmen and the town
manager for their continued support of this department. In particular, I
wish to thank the dedicated employees and staff of the DPW /Engineering
Department. They have worked hard; we have had a productive year; and I
look forward to the future with confidence.
John J. McSweeney, Director
Public Works /Engineering
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Planning and Administration Division
AMAJOR ROLE in the execution of plans for the bicentennial celebration
fell to this office which worked very closely with all town departments.
When it was announced that President Ford would visit the town on Aprill9th,
the planning and administration division worked closely with other town
departments and with the secret service in order to safeguard his visit.
With the diligence demanded of it, this division carried out the extraordinary
duty of scrutiny and security of all manholes within the Battle Green area.
All necessary repairs to public buildings were completed under contracts
prepared by this division. The primary task of the planning and administra-
tion division is the development and the maintenance of an operating budget
for the public works department. Despite continually spiralling inflation
this division is proud to say that it kept within its budget and that public
works still maintained a high level of operations.
Success in bringing public works construction project contracts up to
date is due in no small part to the coordinating efforts by planning and
administration. Through close contact with division heads, this office has
increased productivity and efficiency by prudent channeling of support efforts.
Additionally, planning and administration continues its responsibility
for the maintenance of personnel records and payrolls as well as the super-
vision of billing and purchasing procedures. We also prepare reports on
public works operations and perform countless other internal functions.
The bicentennial brought Lexington close to half a million visitors.
That they were greeted by a clean and attractive town was due in part to
the efforts of the department of public works. That our visitors took home
with them a favorable picture of our town, which in some cases came in
writing, shows that our efforts have not gone unnoticed.
Emanuele Coscia, Manager
Planning and Administration
Engineering Division
DURING 1975 THE ENGINEERING DIVISION continued in its primary task of the
physical implementation of capital expenditures programs as initiated by
town meeting. In conjunction with this task we also continued in our tra-
ditional role of providing technical assistance to the town boards and
commissions.
For the first time in years our projects are up to date, and those
that were constructed were completed with minimum disruption to our bicen-
tennial year. In addition, the initial phases of several long -term studies,
namely sewer inflow - infiltration and town -wide drainage, were undertaken.
Physical expansion of Westview Cemetery began during 1975 under the
Westview Cemetery Master Plan. The engineering division had the responsi-
bility not only for providing engineering services but also for coordina-
ting the efforts of the various parties concerned with this project.
Improvement of traffic safety was also a priority item in 1975. The
engineering division worked closely with the police department and the traffic
safety committee, identifying problem locations and designing improvements,
the most noticeable of which is the traffic signal installation at Lowell
Street and East Street.
Much time and energy were devoted to insuring that the design and con-
struction of subdivisions and developments were in keeping with the high
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standards which the town has set. Review of plans for conformance with
town specifications and inspection of construction and materials are but
several of the aspects which came under the direction of the engineering
division.
Assistance in the construction of the bathhouse at the Old Res and the
animal shelter on Westview Street, for the recreation committee and the
health department respectively, were two of the major projects in which we
became involved.
Our greatest accomplishment in 1975 was the successful design and
completion of projects within the capital expenditure budget. Chief among
these were the sanitary sewer construction in the Grove Street and Summer
Street areas and the reconstruction of several center sidewalks under the
ongoing Lexington Center development program. While we are proud of our
performance during 1975, the engineering division will continue to strive
for a greater degree of excellence and efficiency in the coming year.
James Chase, Town Engineer
Operations Division
Parks and Recreation
DARKS AND RECREATION is responsible for the maintenance and general care
of all parks, playgrounds and recreational areas. Also included in our
duties is the mowing of grass of all school properties and a limited amount
of work on conservation areas.
This year, unlike other years, many hours were spent preparing for the
bicentennial celebration and the arrival of President Ford. Special plant-
ings were made throughout town on a number of small islands by the park
division. Doran's Greenhouses, Wagon Wheel Nurseries and Wilson Farm con-
tributed to the planting and maintenance of roadway islands as part of the
town wide bicentennial "Patriotic Planting Projects." Approximately 3,500
small evergreen seedlings were given to the 4th, 5th, and 6th grade elemen-
tary schools to take home and plant. These were donated by the Lexington
Lions Club.
Two hundred temporary toilets were set out for the three day holiday
of the April 19th observance. Picnic tables were also set out in our parks.
Areas at the Buckman Tavern, the Battlegreen were sodded. Many hours were
also spent on the obsolete filter system at the town pool. The flag pole
at the Battlegreen was found to be rotted on both upper and lower poles
and will have to be replaced.
We regret to report that vandalism has almost doubled in the past year
with most damage done to recreation areas.
Shade Trees
EACH YEAR there are either changes in the law or additional state and
federal requirements in the application of pesticides for the shade tree
division. This year we have been notified that licenses now held will be
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Overlooking the Wilson Farm on a Winter Day
Pictured here are the long shadows of winter with striking cloud effects
and an accompanying feeling of light. This photograph by Richard Dugas
won third prize in the pictorial classification of a contest sponsored by
the New England Press Association.
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valid until 1976. However, pesticides will be reclassified as being either
restricted or non - restricted and all personnel working under restricted
licenses will be required to take new examinations.
Due once again to a mild winter, many over - wintering insects have
survived. Aphids, inchworms and scale insects were heavy. Fall webworms
similar to tent caterpillars were heavy and many calls were received. The
gypsy moth is starting to appear again. This insect is probably one of
the most destructive hardwood defoliators in the northeast.
This year 65 American elms were injected with Benlate -P both as a
preventive and therapeutic treatment for Dutch Elm Disease. On almost
every tree that was infected with less than a 10o crown infection, the
disease has been arrested. Results will not be known until this spring
and summer, when we can run additional tests. Again this year we had a
heavy loss of over 200 elms.
In 1975 approximately 148 trees were pruned. Our annual planting
program saw that 205 trees and 65 evergreen shrubs were planted. Many of
these trees came from the nursery operated by this division located at the
public works office building on Bedford Street.
Highway Maintenance
HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE is responsible tor the maintenance and repair of town
roads. Our duties range from resurfacing to snow removal and run from
summer to winter. This year there was no proposed street resurfacing.
Snow removal was much less due to a mild winter. Sanding and salting was
up, however, because of increased thawing and refreezing. Storm drainage
systems within our town were checked and cleaned; broken pipes removed and
replaced.
Several major public works projects were undertaken with town forces
this year. These were: the Tewksbury Street reconstruction, the Parker
Street drain reconstruction and the Bedford Street sidewalk construction
from Valley Road to the Parker School. The first major brook - cleaning
project in several years was also completed by this division. This project
ran from Paddock Lane to the Clematis Brook.
Equipment Maintenance
E QUIPMENT MAINTENANCE is responsible for the repairs to and the servicing
of all public works equipment. This numbers over 130 pieces and ranges
from automobiles to power shovels. The importance of this responsibility
is recognized when one considers that the town has over $2,000,000 invested
in this equipment. Complete cost and service records of each vehicle are
kept in order to determine if the vehicle is paying its own way. In addi-
tion, we cooperate with other town departments in the maintenance of their
equipment. Another major work assignment for this division is servicing,
washing and cleaning of the North Lexington pumping station and eight sub-
stations throughout the town.
Cemetery Operations
The cemetery division operation maintains and gives general care of
the four cemeteries:
Westview Cemetery: Sixty graves opened during the late fall and win-
ter months were loamed, graded and seeded. An area in the rear of the
Sharay Olam section was extended to provide for fifty -six more graves.
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The engineers also staked out an extension to the Sunnyside section making
available two hundred and eighty more graves. The overall extension got
under way this fall. Equipment pulled down the huge sand hill and the
workers have been busy clearing out the brush and scrub trees in the rear
of the maintenance building. This building, especially the end where the
superintendent's office is located was badly damaged by fire, caused by
vandals. Records and maps were destroyed. Fortunately, the original
copies of all records were housed in the cemetery administration office in
the town office building.
Munroe Cemetery: Twenty -five sunken graves were raised, loamed and
seeded. Three large spreading yews and two azaleas, which had overgrown
lot #1582 were removed upon the request of the Baker family. The utility
building, the caretaker's building and the flag pole were painted.
Ye Old Burying Ground: In addition to the regular mowing and raking
approximately twenty feet of the wall in the rear of the cemetery were
repaired. The large tomb in the front section, as well as several others
throughout the cemetery, was reloamed, sodded and seeded. Three sections
of the wooden fence surrounding the cemetery, damaged by vandals, were
repaired.
Robbins Cemetery: The usual care was given throughout the spring,
summer and fall. Several new trees were planted to replace old diseased
trees that had to be removed.
Water Service
WATER SERVICE has the primary responsibility for the improvement and
VV maintenance of Lexington's water supply system. This year we installed
or renewed water mains and services in portions of Percy and Eliot Roads as
well as on Washington and Warren Streets. All hydrants were inspected and
flushed and seven hundred were painted. Our two service trucks were busy
with various calls for leaks in mains, meters and services and for broken
gate and curb boxes. And finally, 364 new water meters were installed.
Sanitary Landfill
QPERATION OF THE SANITARY LANDFILL continues without any lateral expansion.
The disposal area now in use will be at its maximum height by December 1976.
The sticker program continues to make the job of policing of our operations
much easier. The re- cycling program is successful even though the cash
return for some materials has been down this year. We urge more partici-
pation in this program by the residents; every ton of material that is re-
cycled makes room for another ton of refuse. The compactor purchased in
1973 has demonstrated that with proper equipment we can pack more rubbish
into a given area and thus extend the life of the landfill.
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Warren A. Empey
Manager of Operations
Permanent Building Committee
IN 1975, the addition and remodeling of Cary Memorial Library was virtually
completed. The public was invited to an Open House on September 21 at
which time the addition was dedicated. Included in the total project was
remodeling and new casework for the Lexington Room. Remaining work on the
project includes proper balancing of the heating and ventilating system;
purchase of additional furnishings; minor punch list items; and possibly
purchase of audio visual equipment. Barring any unlikely problems, the
project will be completed within the $1,450,000 appropriation. The Com-
mittee is grateful for good supervision and helpful cooperation from the
Architect, Albert D. Anderson, of Group II Architects and from the library
staff under Director Robert Hilton.
The remaining project under our jurisdiction, Clarke Junior High
School, awaits only final acceptance of the baseball field which is com-
pleted and being allowed a full grass growing season before use. Some
additional furnishings are being ordered and when the above items are com-
pleted, the building will be referred to the school department for its
final acceptance.
Finally, the committee wishes to offer special thanks to the former
Chairman, Otis Brown, whose conscientious leadership was appreciated by
those of us who served with him.
Permanent Building Committee
William J. Scouler, Chairman
Luigi DiNapoli
School Committee Representatives
Chester C. Duval
Library Representatives
R. Reinhold Abele
Irving H. Mabee
Robert V. Whitman
Mary Louise Touart
Shirley H. Stolz
Westview Cemetery Development Committee
TyVELOPMENT OF A TWENTY -FIVE YEAR PROJECT at Westview Cemetery started in
1-'earnest in October with a significant amount of grading of the "desert"
south of the developed area and the thinning of underbrush on the side toward
Westview Street. During the late fall and winter, roads will be laid out
and rough - graded. All this will more easily permit a better judgment of
what additional clearing will be necessary to develop grave site areas.
Because trees must be cleared and filled land must be allowed to settle,
it will be several years before re- planting will be feasible. When this
planting gets under way emphasis will be placed upon selection of ornamental
trees and shrubs which will have both attractive bloom in the spring and
beautiful color in the fall. Particular attention will also rest upon sel-
ection of trees and shrubs which will furnish feed for birdlife.
Sufficient developed and unused grave sites are available for immediate
needs. Thus rapid development is not imperative. Attention will be given
to carrying the program forward, segment by segment but in keeping with a
master plan. By this means it is hoped that sale of grave sites will sub-
stantially finance the annual cost of development and that the town can
avoid a massive one -shot expense.
Louis A. Zehner, Chairman
Mildred B. Marek
William J. Manning
Gail W. Smith
Weiant Wathen -Dunn
Jeffrey A. Shaw, ex- officio
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Advisory Committee on Cable Television
TI:E ADVISORY COPMMITTEE to the board of selectmen on cable TV and cable
communications has defined Lexington's options regarding cable television
for Lexington, its uses, its ownership and its operation. A full copy of
its report is available at Cary Library, ( "Cable Communicatins (CATV) for
Lexington ? ").
The committee recommended that the decision on whether or not to have
cable TV eventually should be considered in town meeting and possibly in a
town -wide referendum. Copies of the committee's report were provided to
town meeting members and there was discussion at a warrant information
meeting to appropriate ways to assure that, if Lexington decides to have
cable TV, it gets and continues to get the full value of what CATV can
provide.
After town meeting, the board of selectmen voted to continue the
advisory committee with a membership of seven, and has charged it with the
responsibilities to hold hearings on the subject of ownership and operation,
to make a specific recommendation to the board of selectmen regarding
ownership and operation of a cable system for Lexington, to continue to
prepare for the time when the licensing process is officially triggered,
and to recommend the structure and functions of a permanent overseeing
commission to promote the best interests of the town once a cable system
has been installed and operating.
The advisory committee is proceeding to discharge these responsibili-
ties. The first hearing was held on November 19 to which several town
boards, agencies and civic organizations were invited to share their views
about what next steps should be taken.
William Page, Chairman
Howard Cravis
Sandra Small
Ira Stepanian
John Ward
Allen Whitman
Martha Wood
Street and Sidewalk Advisory Committee
THE STREET AND SIDEWALKS DESIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE has continued, during
1975, to provide guidance to the town officials in areas related to street
and sidewalk design criteria, including safety and application of accepted
design standards.
During the year the committee completed its review of the TOPICS report
affecting proposed state construction at six locations in the town, and has
been preparing its recommendations.
Members of the committee attended public hearings on the proposed
Hartwell Avenue connector, Chapter 90 construction, and street and footway
acceptances at several locations. The first two areas are still under
consideration. The third category included Belfry Terrace, for which minor
changes were proposed and accepted.
At year's end the committee began considering the proposed layouts of a
number of additional construction and sub - division streets. Public hear-
ings will be attended early in the new year and followup recommendations
will be submitted as appropriate.
Paul J. Nicholson, Chairman
Malcolm E. Graf Herbert W. Eisenberg
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Lexington Housing Authority
L. to R.: William A. Melbye, Assistant Treasurer; Mary E. Shunney, Treasurer; Joseph 0.
Rooney, Chairman; G. Richard Beamon, Vice Chairman; William Spencer Sullivan, Assistant
Secretary; Temple E. Scanlon, Executive Director.
Lexington Housing Authority
T HE 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 consist of these five
persons.
The authority operates under Chapter 121B of the general laws of the
commonwealth. 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.
The authority presently operates two housing for the elderly projects.
Greeley Village was opened in September, 1968 and consists of 25 buildings
containing four apartments each, plus the community building which also
houses its office. Vynebrooke Village was opened in March of 1973 and
consists of four buildings containing 12 apartments each, plus the
community building and the maintenance office and garage.
In September, Mr. Albert W. Hruby resigned for reasons of health.
Mr. Hruby was one of the original members having been appointed by the
Selectmen in December, 1963 and was appointed the Authority's first
assistant treasurer at its organizational meeting in February, 1964. In
April, 1965 he was elected chairman, in April, 1966 assistant secretary
and in April, 1967 was elected treasurer, which office he held until his
resignation. His resignation leaves Mr. Temple E. Scanlon the sole re-
maining member of the original appointees.
On October 20, 1975 the board of selectmen and remaining housing
authority members balloted to elect Mrs. Mary E. Shunney, the first woman
member of the authority. Mrs. Shunney, a life -long resident of Lexington
and active in town government and community affairs, is also chairman
of the executive committee of the town meeting members association. Her
term expires in March, 1976.
The commonwealth's 707 rent supplement program has been expanded to
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Photo by Raymond B. Barnes
LEXINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
include two units of low income housing opened in October and built by
Lexington Interfaith Corporation and managed by Hunneman Company. Due to
the commonwealth's financial problems, this program has been frozen at
its present level and can be expanded only to those units for which a
commitment was made prior to January, 1975. The authority will be able
to subsidize six of the units now under construction on St. Brigid's
property as a commitment had been made through the MHFA prior to 1975.
Due to high site development costs, we were forced to sell one of the
two houses we had purchased from the National Park Service.
The remaining house has been moved to a site on Wood Street. However,
because of the high costs attributed to the bidding processes and cumber-
some regulations, the authority decided to abandon this approach as new
houses could be built for the same cost.
In June, the authority applied for funds under HUD Section 8 housing
assistance payments program of the United States Housing Act of 1937. We
were awarded $134,772 for our first year's annual contribution contract to
subsidize eight 1 BR units; thirty 2 BR units; nine 3 BR units and three
4 BR units. Seventy per cent of these subsidies will be available to
elderly and families of low income and thirty per cent for elderly and
families of very low income.
We have been informed by the metropolitan area planning council that
the town is eligible to apply for up to $100,000.00 discretionary funds
for metropolitan areas under the community development block grant pro-
gram. This program requires that the town prepare a housing assistance
plan and must address itself to the needs of low and moderate income
residents as its first priority. As we are in the early stages of
discussion with various town boards at the time of this writing, we can-
not predict in what manner this program can be of benefit to the
community.
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Warm summer sun, shine brightly here,
Warm Southern wind, blow softly here,
Green sod above, lie light, lie light,
Good night, dear heart; good night, good night.
Lexington Colonial Cemetery.
Norman Wilson, formerly on the staff of
the Lexington Minute -man, took this photo-
graph. The accompanying verse was select-
ed by Mark Twain for his daughter's grave-
stone at Elmira, N.Y.
Youth Advisory Commission
RECOGNIZING THAT THE YOUTH of Lexington had needs which were not adequately
et or fully discussed, the board of selectmen, established a youth advis-
ory commission in 1972 in order to develop communication between the youth
and the town of Lexington. The commission has directed its work toward
producing a better understanding of youth needs and problems and has
strived to provide the town with numerous youth related activities.
1975 Activities
Last year's youth commission activities centered around the Lexington
bicentennial celebration. The youth commission organized Bicentennial
Youth Day, which was held April 21, 1975. Other activities of the day
included a morning soccer game, an extremely successful talent show for
elementary and junior high school students, and an evening rock concert.
In conjunction with Youth Day the commission held a bicentennial essay
contest. Awards were given to several high school students who submitted
outstanding essays concerning the American Revolution. During the past
year, upon recommendation by the commission, the school committee estab-
lished a course on town government in the curriculum at the high school.
Future Projects
In the coming year the commission plans to finish last year's uncom-
pleted projects and to expand the activities of the youth commission, that
is - to establish a youth calendar in the Minute -man newspaper to publi-
cize youth activities and interests and to revise the Lexington youth dir-
ectory, "Here in Lexington ", which is a complete guide to youth resources
and services in the town. The Y.C. plans to continue Bicentennial Youth
Day and to establish it as an annual event. The commission also hopes to
help promote the youth employment service and perhaps set up a job place-
ment center.
Mary Rockwood, chairman
Ellen Boyle, vice chairman
Suzanne Abkowitz, secretary
Nancy Abelman
Joseph Barranger
Robert Bayliss
Ruth Ann Beckett
Alfred S. Busa
Tracy Dickerman
Paul Ferguson
Capt. Paul Furdon
Jeanne Hathaway
Myron Miller
Stephen Politi
Matthew Powers
Jeffrey Spencer
Alan Wachman
Richard Wertheim
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 Lexington Youth Counselor on community
needs.
3. Coordinating efforts with other Town Departments,
community agencies and programs.
4. Making recommendations to the board of selectmen
regarding the improvement, modification and
financing of services.
Our committee is also available to the selectmen as an advisor on
community youth problems and may be able to help in devising methods and
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procedures dor dealing both officially and informally with troubled young
people.
Mr. Charles McManus, who has served as the Lexington Youth Counselor
for the past four years, continues to counsel troubled youth and their
families in their homes or at his office at RePlace, Inc. He may be reach-
ed at 862 -8130. He provides consultation about youth and family problems
and accepts referrals from the school department personnel, Mystic Valley
Mental Health Center staff, Concord Court probation officers and both
public and private citizen groups. RePlace, Inc., continues to be his
main focus. He meets regularly with the staff and the director around
issues and problems they encounter. Close involvement with the Concord
Court Probation Department is insured through regular discussion about
youth and family problems with the Probation Officer assigned to Lexington.
In April, Mr. McManus initiated a unique program with the Lexington Police
Department. With the full cooperation of the department, he regularly
reviews the police journal and other relevant reports in order to reach
youth and families whose problems have repeatedly involved them with the
police and courts. The drug advisory committee meets regularly with
Mr. McManus. Our meetings are usually attended by the Mystic Valley drug
coordinator who keeps us abreast of youth problems, issues and services
in the surrounding towns.
The juvenile services account of the board of selectmen provides
funds for the youth counselor, the youth advisory commission, the telephone
hot -line, drug education supplies and additional professional services
from RePlace, Inc.
Margery M. Battin, Chairman
Charles E. Ellicott, M.D. Dr. Jack H. Monderer
Irving H. Mabee Sumner E. Perlman
Senior Citizens' Activities
A FTER ELEVEN YEARS the senior citizens' club, with Mr. William A. Melbye
as president, has grown to a membership of over 600 members. All senior
citizens, over 65 years of age are welcome to attend our monthly meetings
which are held at Cary Memorial Hall on the third Monday of every month,
with the exception of July and August when we are on vacation. A social
hour with refreshments precede each meeting. Each member receives a Gold
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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Club Card for admittance to events sponsored by the junior and senior
high schools. The drop -in center at the First Baptist Church is enjoyed
by many on Tuesday of each week.
One day bus trips are enjoyed by members of the club and have in-
cluded a foliage trip, apple blossom trip, and the flower show in Boston.
Over -night trips have included visits to Maine, New Hampshire, Cape Cod,
with each member paying his own way. The Episcopal Church provides a
bus depot for the trips.
Commission on Suburban Responsibility
A CTIVITIES OF THE COMMISSION in the past year were confined mainly to
monitoring and reviewing problems and programs initiated in prior years.
Programs such as scattered sites housing, affirmative action, and Metco
were some of the areas monitored and reviewed.
One active area of study was pursued - human services. The common-
wealth, following a recent policy of de- institutionalization of many
inmates and patients, has placed an increasing burden on the towns and
cities. This, together with the special needs of the elderly, youth and
others, led the commission to conclude that a program should be developed
to coordinate the multitude of special needs programs.
The board of selectmen approved a suggestion made by the commission
that a subcommittee be established to investigate the nature of problems
of people with special needs. The subcommittee was appointed and several
meetings have been held. The findings and recommendations of the sub-
committee will be forthcoming early in 1976.
Stanley A. Brown, Chairman
Dawn Pars, Secretary
Margery M. Battin
Lois W. Brown
John Campbell
Cornelius P. Cronin
Janet Kassler
Spencer Lavan
Leona W. Martin
James Mead
Mary Miley
Robert Rotberg
Edward A. Silva
William T. Spencer
William S. Sullivan
Bernice Weiss
Planning Board
High School Students
Board of Selectmen
Metropolitan Area Planning Council
TMMA General Membership
Chamber of Commerce
Lexington Teachers
Member -At -Large
Member -At -Large
High School Students
TMMA Executive Committee
School Committee
Town Employees
Lexington Interfaith Corporation
Housing Authority
League of Women Voters
If you are not part of the solution you are part of the
problem. Vista Slogan
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Council on Aging
L EXINGTON COUNCIL ON AGING is the officially designated agency to evaluate,
promote and encourage new and existing activities and services for the
residents of Lexington, 60 years and over. The basic purposes of the
Council are:
A. To identify the total needs of the elderly population.
B. To educate the community and enlist support and participation
of all citizens about these needs.
C. To design, promote or implement services to fill these needs.
Since September 1975 the Council members have been meeting to discuss
and explore steps to be taken. A study of Lexington elderly compiled by
the LWV and the committee on aging plus material gathered from councils
in neighboring towns has been very helpful in suggesting programs for
consideration.
Within a short time a newsletter with questionnaire will be mailed to all
residents over 60 years of age. The council has voted to join the
Minuteman Home Care Corporation that is now being formed. Eventually, that
corporation will provide many important services for the elderly citizens
of Lexington. Future council programs under consideration include:
Information and Referral Service
Outreach Program
Shuttle Bus
Meal Program
Volunteer Programs
Friendly Visitors
The council hopes that the coming year will be a year of the development
of needed services for the elderly of Lexington. We would like to encourage
the help and suggestions of residents of all ages to help us to achieve our
goals.
Jane Stumpp, Chairman
Rev. Shirley Goodwin
Ann Jackson
Ann Paranya, Secretary Joseph Rooney
Merion Ritter Helen Sullivan
On his eightieth birthday, Edwin Markham wrote:
"I am done with the years that were, I am quits.
I am done with the dead and the old.
They are mines worked out. I delved their pits;
I have saved their grain of gold.
Now I turn to the future for wine and bread.
I have bidden the past adieu.
I laugh and lift hands to the years ahead.
Come on, I am ready for you."
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Veterans' Benefits
Assistance in Time of Need
THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' BENEFITS operates under Massachusetts General
Laws Chapter 115 and its amendments. It's goal is to provide the utmost
possible assistance to veterans and /or their dependents in time of distress
and /or hardship.
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.
All information given by the applicant is investigated and verified
by the local agent and state investigator. The state reimburses 50% of
all approved amounts paid to persons who reside in the town.
With the loss of nine recipients to S.S.I. (Supplemental Security
Income) this department no longer paid medical bills and nursing home for
recipients who qualified for S.S.I. This resulted in a savings of about
$8,000.00 for the year 1975.
There was to be a 4% budget increase, effective July 1, 1975, but due
to the economic condition of the state this did not pass.
The following table compares benefits paid, state reimbursements and
cost to the town during the last three years.
1973 1974 1975
Casli Grant $ 41,825 $ 40,000 $ 42,105
Hospital, Nursing Rome 9,092 8,167 2,500
Medical 4,083 3,786 900
Total Payment 55,000 51,953 45,505
Reimbursement by State 27,500 25,976 22,752
Cost to Town $ 27,500 $ 25,977 $ 22,753
VETERANS SERVICES
The department of veterans' services operates under Title #38 of the
U. S. Code. This office assists veterans to file for pensions, compensa-
tions, education, medical, state 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 requested a headstone.
Donald C. Glennon, Director
Veterans' Services
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Better Communications — a Prime Goal of the .. .
Community Relations Committee
TF.E COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE was set up by the selectmen as a means
of providing a public forum for the citizens of Lexington to discuss
general matters of concern to the townspeople. The committee was charged
with the responsibility of identifying and seeking solutions to problem
areas between segments of the community. It was emphasized that this was
not to be an arena for accusation and confrontation but rather a means of
reaching an understanding of each other's points of view on controversial
subjects.
The committee chose the theme of "mutual respect and responsibility"
for its first general topic, and agreed to open discussions on the
problem of vandalism. Although initial community support was only moder-
ate, attendance at meetings has increased steadily as the committee ex-
plored the complex topics of public drinking and teenage alcoholism, the
pros and cons of establishing teen centers and /or community center,
police /youth relations and juvenile justice in general. These, and other
subjects, are still under discussion as the group attempts to help
Lexington cope with some of the tensions of these difficult times.
The committee is working enthusiastically toward the solution of
community problems and is optimistic concerning its future effectiveness.
Howard M. Kassler, Chairman
Patricia A. Swanson
James F. Corr
Sandra J. Shaw
Anne R. Scigliano
Cary D. Yales
Bernard W. Harleston
David A. Wilson
Sheila M. Busa
Christopher Anderson
Marcy Kritsick
David Cooper
Do You Recognize This Scene?
Thousands of motorists daily whiz by this Lexington scene
totally oblivious of its sylvan beauty. It is part of the
area between the Sanderson House and Munroe Tavern. The
photographer stood with his back to Massachusetts Avenue and
about 20 feet off the road.
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Minuteman
Regional
Vo - Tech
OPENING OF THE NEW FACILITY in January and
the appointment of a superintendent- director
in December were the 1975 highlights for the
Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical
School.
School District Ronald J. Fitzgerald, the new super-
intendent- director, has recently served as
executive officer and director of research
for the Massachusetts Advisory Council on
Education (MACE). His previous experience
includes ten years as superintendent of the
Amherst- Pelham Regional School District. Dr. Fitzgerald's selection is
the result of an eight month search which began when former Superintendent -
Director Samuel H. Sains resigned. The process included consultation with
the thirteen superintendents in the district on methods and criteria for
selecting a qualified, capable administrator, screening of over 100
applicants, interviews of seven finalists by constituent groups (super-
intendents, administrative staff, faculty, parents, students), and final
in -depth interviews of the three top candidates by the full school
committee.
Faculty and students moved into the new building in January; complete
occupancy of the facility was marked by a Dedication and open house on
June 14 attended by citizens of the district, which includes the towns of
Acton, Arlington, Belmont, Boxborough, Carlisle, Concord, Lexington,
Lincoln, Stow, Sudbury, Wayland, and Weston.
The school and program are planned to provide students with marketable
occupational skills and the foundation for further education when appro-
priate. Each year the program expands to the next level as the freshman
class of 1974 -75 moves through the four years toward graduation. School
opened on September 2, 1975 with both 9th and 10th grade students enrolled.
Presently, 9th grade students spend half of each day in academic areas
and the other half in occupational areas. The academic half includes
communication arts, human relations, math, science, and physical education;
the occupational half allows students to experience eight different
vocational areas on an exploratory basis for five weeks each.
This year, 10th grade students follow a "week about" schedule. One
week is spent in academic studies, full time; the next week is spent full
time in one of four occupational areas. Each period lasts ten weeks.
Next school year (1976 -77), an llth grade will be added and each
student will concentrate on one major vocational program. With the in-
clusion of cooperative work opportunities in local businesses and in-
dustries in 1977 -78, the four -year program will be complete.
During the coming months, in addition to the regular program, Minute-
man will be offering three other programs: time - sharing, occupational
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competency, and adult education.
Time - sharing began in December; this program requires close coopera-
tion of district schools in adjusting student schedules so that 8th, 9th,
and 10th grade stuaents can spend half a day in exploratory programs at
Minuteman, half a day in their regular academic programs in their home
schools.
The occupational competency program, which is funded by a federal
grant of $57,000, offers 9th through 12th grade students in the district
a two- afternoon a week opportunity to explore eighteen career areas as a
way of increasing their awareness of vocational possibilities.
Adult education, scheduled to open early in 1976, will provide evening
courses which make use of many of Minuteman's special facilities and
equipment.
Whenever practicable, Minuteman programs provide actual work experiences
for students. Currently, Culinary Arts students are operating the Fife and
Drum Restaurant, a dining room located in the Mall of the school and open
to the public from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. each week day. Distributive Education
students staff the two stores, also located in the Mall and open to the
public. During the summer of 1975, thirteen students were paid to work in
a public cafeteria program serving 300 to 500 persons daily, including many
Bicentennial visitors from other parts of the country and overseas. In-
tended as a break -even operation, the summer cafeteria actually netted $400.
In April 1975, Alfred C. Cron of Sudbury was elected chairman of the
committee, succeeding Henry L. Hall, Jr. of Belmont, who had served six
years as chairman of the School Committee and its precedent Planning
Committee. Rico A. Merluzzo of Arlington was elected vice - chairman, and
Ruth W. Wales of Lincoln continues as secretary.
Other committee changes include the resignations of William F.
Fitzgerald of Lexington and George B. Banfield of Boxborough. Mr. Fitz-
gerald was instrumental in securing several scholarships to be awarded to
graduating seniors. He is replaced by Richard F. Zeoli of Lexington.
John J. Shimkus is the new member from Boxborough.
Also during the past year, a Parents Organization was formed and has
been active in supporting the school in various ways.
1975 was an eventful year for the Minuteman Regional Vocational
Technical School, requiring considerable extra effort on the part of all
those involved. The School Committee deeply appreciates the work of all
who are endeavoring to develop the outstanding educational facility en-
visioned when the District was formed.
Acton, Charles E. Courtright Lexington, Richard F. Zeoli
Arlington, Rico A. Merluzzo, Vice - Chairman Lincoln, Ruth Wales, Secretary
Belmont, Henry L. Hall, Jr.
Boxborough, John J. Shimkus
Carlisle, Kenneth L. Bilodeau
Concord, Lydia A. Smith
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Stow, George G. Cormier
Sudbury, Alfred C. Cron, Chairman
Wayland, Frederick L. Heinrick
Weston, Albert V. B. Kelsey
Pictured Is One of Lexingtons 1975 Kindergarten Classes
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1
The School Committee Reports on .. .
A Year of Change and Challenge
IN THIS YEAR OF CHANGE AND CHALLENGE, the most significant change was the
resignation of Dr. Rudolf Fobert in June 1975, after serving as superin-
tendent of the Lexington public schools for over eleven years, to become
district superintendent of the board of cooperative education service in
New York. Dr. Fobert served Lexington conscientiously and capably during
his term, and he left Lexington's school system with the appreciation and
well wishes of the community. Mitchell Spiris was named interim superin-
tendent of schools. The school committee embarked on the search for a new
superintendent knowing that appointing a new educational leader is the
most important challenge a school committee is ever called upon to under-
take. A professional consultant was hired to assist in this search. In
addition, a five - member citizen committee was appointed to extend the
search and screening process. The appointed committee represented ex-
pertise in many areas and gave assurance that a wide variety of candidates
would be solicited and considered. A community interview committee was
also established to interview final candidates and furnish the school
committee with added community input to help them in selecting the most
able and acceptable candidate. The committee hopes to have a new super-
intendent appointed by the end of January 1976.
Other Areas of Challenge
Some other areas of challenge dealt with were school system manage-
ment, communications, declining enrollments, inflationary effects on ex-
penses, funding of new programs under Chapter 766 for special needs
students, and the constant striving to evaluate expenditures to make the
best use of school budget funds.
A study of managerial salaries and functions by school committee
members in 1974 lead to the hiring of Arthur D. Little, Inc., to conduct
a managerial study of the Lexington school system. The major recommendati-
ons of the report, completed in July 1975, were to improve communication
(and understanding); organize a high priority "team effort" to further
develop and implement the PPBES system or terminate the development pro-
ject as it is most important to improve the management information system
used by school administrators and the school committee; upgrade the
effectiveness of supervision and coordination; redefine the functions and
responsibilities of key administrators; emphasize and upgrade the functions
and capabilities of school system planning (long -range as well as short -
range) and evaluation; upgrade "teamwork" in the functioning of the
school system's management team; differentiate the roles of the school
committee and the administration; and recruit and select a new and highly
qualified superintendent of schools as quickly as possible.
Respite from Salary Negotiations
Because it was the second year of a two -year contract with the
Lexington Education Association there was a respite from negotiation
sessions so the committee and professional staff has been able to spend
more time in professional consultations discussing mutual concerns and pro-
blems. Other recommendations of the Arthur D. Little report are being ad-
dressed and will continue to be studied and implemented.
Declining enrollments and how the school committee will respond to this
problem in the best interest of the students, faculty and entire community
are problems the school committee continues to explore. Enrollment pro-
jections show a decline from a peak enrollment of 9610 in the year 1969 to
a projected 5692 in the year 1980 indicating that very serious thought must
be given to establishing a course of action based on the long -range view
rather than year -to -year crisis decisions. The school committee undertook
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intensive inquiry and research in response to issues raised by the November
1974 report of architects Drummey, Rosane and Anderson which stated that de-
clining enrollments would enable the projected school population to fit in-
to seven of the town's eleven elementary schools and two of three junior
high schools by 1980. Four citizen advisory committees were set up to
assist in gathering and furnishing information to enable the school committee
to make a final decision.
The first was a committee to carry enrollment projections through the
1980's. The final report from this committee showed a drop in enrollments
of almost 4000 students between the peak year of 1969 and that projected
for 1980.
The second committee, appointed to study the reassignment of pupils,
submitted a very carefully worked out plan showing how reassignment could
be handled in the most orderly and least disruptive manner. Criteria
established by this committee making needs and concerns of students and
parents of primary importance, and this criteria indicated preference for
a schedule that differed somewhat with the original report of architects
Drummey, Rosane and Anderson in some details but agreed with the premise
that by 1980 the projected enrollments could fit into fewer elementary and
junior high schools than are now in operation eliminating the need of these
buildings for school purposes.
Costs and Savings of Closing Schools
The third committee, appointed to study the cost implications of
closing schools, prepared and submitted a very thorough report addressing
itself to dollar savings and costs without taking anything else into con-
sideration. Costs were broken down into pupil - related and building - related
categories to enable some analysis to be made of savings and costs as they
would pertain to the total town budget rather than just being concerned
with the school budget. An important factor to be studied and discussed
by all town boards is the alternative uses of potential surplus school
buildings as those decisions will influence the final cost. implications.
A fourth, and extremely important, committee was established to study
the educational programs being carried on in the schools. Although part
of the impetus for appointing this committee was in response to questions
relative to declining enrollments and possible closing of schools, the
charge to "define the educational program now offered in the Lexington
public schools, describe its strengths and weaknesses or problems, and de-
Lexington School Committee
L. to R.: Robert I. Rotberg; Otis S. Brown, Jr.; Jane E. Berchtold, Patricia Swanson,
Chairman; George P. Wadsworth; Allan Wachman, student representative.
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fine an educational program which best represents community priorities,"
was very broad in scope. This study is providing an opportunity for
parents, teachers, students, and other citizens of the town to express
their concerns and add another dimension to the information being solicit-
ed by the committee. The educational study program committee has spent
months of hard work seeking information through surveys, personal inter-
views, and contacts with school groups. Present schedule calls for a re-
port by the end of January 1976.
Careful advance planning is necessary and the cost analysis provided
by this committee will serve as a base for such planning and further study.
The possible closing of schools is a matter that affects the entire
community and the school committee Plans to involve town government in this
planning to be sure we are looking at all alternatives to optimize possible
benefits to the town of Lexington.
The school committee is very grateful to the various citizen advisory
committees whose members have been so willing and able to help us in our
important tasks.
Salaries were Stable but Expenses Climbed
Although a two -year contract with the various bargaining units estab-
lished salaries for the year 1975 -76, inflation continued to play havoc
with many of the expense accounts. In addition, the cost of vandalism in
the schools, as well as throughout the town, continued to be of considerable
concern and the subject of much discussion. The administration is working
on some plans to attempt to deter vandalism.
Increased implementation of Chapter 766, offering greater educational
opportunity for children with learning disabilities, continues to be far
more costly than anticipated. Although the law, as written, has been con-
fusing and difficult to administer, it has served to emphasize the pre-
viously unmet needs of many students. The seriousness of this problem is
being felt in all communities. The economic condition of the State of
Massachusetts is a concern to the school committee as it seems at this time
there will be more changes and cuts in state and federal funding and the
school committee must - -more than ever - -work to make the best use of tax
dollars to make schools better for all students and staff.
Change, in its most positive form, can be very beneficial, forcing us
to do many things that can get lost in the on -going operations. Now is a
time to --
to --
- - assess needs
- - reestablish goals
- - assess resources required
- - evaluate alternative uses of resources
These things must be, and are being done so that we can then proceed
- -make and implement program decisions
-- evaluate the results
The future holds considerable challenge for everyone concerned with
the quality of education. Areas of responsibility must be redefined and
this redefining of responsibilities goes beyond the school boundaries and
becomes a community problem. Schools cannot solve all the problems facing
communities; there must be a shared responsibility with students, parents,
teachers, and administrators working together. With the commitment of
Lexington staff, parents, and even the taxpayers who do not have children
in schools but who recognize the importance of any community of good
schools, one cannot help but feEl a sense of confidence that Lexington
can and will meet that challenge.
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M REPORT AS THE INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT OF
SCHOOLS must begin by acknowledging the many
accomplishments of Dr. Rudolph J. Fobert,
who served as superintendent from February,
1964 to September 1, 1975. Dr. Fobert should
be proud of his contributions to the
Lexington Public Schools during this period
and we are all indebted to him for his un-
tiring efforts to provide excellence for
our system. His commitment and leadership
should serve as an inspiration to all.
When the school committee asked me to
assume the interim superintendency I accept-
ed with some reluctance. I was concerned for
a number of reasons; some were personal and
some were professional. Having had a similar
experience from July, 1963 to February, 1964,
and knowing the responsibility involved, I
realized the burden that I would be assuming.
Of particular concern were the increased
responsibilities of the role of the super-
intendent, since the period of my previous
interim superintendency. Some of these
critical areas are: the delicate responsibil-
ity of the superintendent in relation to the
building survey which recommends the closing
of some of our schools; the very sensitive
issue of personnel negotiations, with four
new contracts to be resolved during thie year,
professional staff, secretaries, custodians
and school lunch employees; the important
aspect of developing, and, in some cases,
restoring confidences within our school
system among groups, staff, administration,
school committee and various publics; the
complexity of curriculum development; staff
evaulation and accompanying problems during
a period of declining enrollment; and the
financing of public education in the town of
Lexington. Analysis of these areas revealed
some of the responsibilities that I would
undertake in the interim period, and enabled
me to focus on possible contributions to the
town and to the new superintendent.
Any new leadership brings change and I
am convinced that change is good. I believe
Lexington made great progress under Dr. Fobert's
leadership, and I was personally sorry to see
him leave Lexington. His accomplishments,
his dedication, his hard work, all speak for
themselves. With change, however, we look
towards the future. My style, during the
interim superintendency, has been different
in some aspects. This is true of any new
administrator.
The theme established for the interim
superintendency focuses on confidence, under-
standing, and mutual respect. I am pleased
to say that in a very short time I have
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received evidence from a number of different sources that this will be a
period of accomplishment. Conversations which I have had with various
members of the school committee, staff and the public convince me that
even though there may be disagreement on certain issues, all people are
concerned with providing the best possible education for Lexington's
children.
In any annual report of the superintendent of schools it should be
pointed out that any superintendency is a team of people working together
for the same purpose. At the central office there are a number of people
who should be recognized as vital members of this team. To each of them
I owe a debt of gratitude for their continuous support and assistance.
Comprising the team are: Mr. James R. Maclnnes, administrative assistant;
Dr. Jack H. Monderer, director of pupil personnel services; Mr. Richard
H. Barnes, director of information, research and federal programs; Miss
Elisabeth Quinn, interim assistant for personnel; and Mr. John Barstow,
interim assistant for administration. In addition to the administrative
staff a great deal of credit for our accomplishments should be given to
our efficient secretarial and clerical staff. I particularly note the
efforts of Mrs. Grace L. Peabody, secretary to the interim superintendent,
who has worked with me during this period and has accepted many responsi-
bilities that would normally consume the valuable time of a superintendent.
To all of these people, the town of Lexington and I owe a special "thanks ".
This past year has also seen change in several building administrators
as three new principals have been added to our staff. I am sure that
through their leadership they will bring about more changes that will lead
us to even greater accomplishments. Appointed as principals are: Miss Kay
Dillmore, Hancock School; Miss Elizabeth Murray, Franklin School, and
Dr. David Clume, Lexington Senior High School.
This September, after a number of successful years as METCO coordina-
tor, Mrs. Lucille Turner decided to return to a teaching position at
Franklin School where she had served previously. Mrs. Turner provided ex-
cellent leadership through many challenging years, and should be proud of
her accomplishments and contributions.
Succeeding Mrs. Turner is Mr. Gaylord Saulsberry, who will, I am
confident, build on her successes and be a positive agent for change in
this vital leadership role.
Another leadership organization in our school system is the Lexington
Education Association. The association plays a very sensitive role. I
have asked the Lexington Education Association to join me in this interim
period to the focus of the theme of confidence set in September. For each
decision the association makes, I have asked that it be based on what is
in the best interest of the students of the Lexington Public Schools.
Though it is impossible here to recognize all of the leadership people in
the association, one person in particular that I would like to mention is
Mr. Frank Sarno, president of the Lexington Education Association. I look
forward to working with him and his Lexington Education Association in the
period ahead.
Any accomplishments of a superintendent are directly related to the
contributions and support of the school committee, teaching staff, ad-
ministrators, central office staff, custodians, maintenance men, school
lunch employees, secretaries, aides, and all other people who make -up the
Lexington Public Schools. I thank them for their assistance.
The establishment of a theme for the interim period was done primarily
because I personally need to chart a course. I therefore look to the
interim period as one during which we will re- examine the concepts of
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accountability, responsibility, understanding, confidence and mutual
respect. I have asked each of the members of the Lexington Public Schools
to examine all of our activities and keep in mind these penetrating con-
cepts. Until the school committee completes its intensive search for a
new superintendent, I will do all that is possible, with all of the
energies and capabilities I have, to give support to all of the publics of
Lexington. Each of our staff members has also been asked to give the same
kind of support and energy to their task and role in the Lexington Public
Schools. Together, the staff of the Lexington Public Schools, the
Lexington School Committee, and the publics of the town of Lexington can
make this and subsequent periods, one of continued accomplishment for our
school system.
IN MEMORIAM
DR. GILBERT W. BERRY
Principal - Maria Hastings School
August 15, 1966 - -- April 19, 1975
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School Profiles
AS A MATTER OF FACT
. . As of October 1, 1975, the total enrollment of the Lexington Public Schools was 7992.
. . Total full and part -time professional staff of the Lexington Public Schools numbers 637.
32.0% have a Bachelor's Degree
40.4% have a Master's Degree
27.6% have thirty hours of graduate study beyond a Master's or a Doctorate
. . Of the 1975 Lexington High School graduating class of 704
72% went on to further education
63% went on to four -year colleges
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Staff Number Enrollment Staff -Pupil Ratio
Principals 11 3808 1:346
Classroom Teachers (1 -6) 144 (E) 3397 (A) 1:24
Kindergarten Teachers 11.5 411 1:36 (D)
Art Specialists 9 3808 1:423
Music Specialists 11 3808 1:346
Phys. Ed. Specialists 9 3808 1:459
Instructional Mat. Specs. 9.4 3808 1:439
Reading Specialists 7 3808 1:590
Learning Disabilities Specs. 11.5 3808 1:359
French Specialists 8.05 1719 (B) 1:214
Science Specialists 2 3808 1:1904
Math Specialists 3 3808 1:1269
Counselors 9.4 3808 1:405 (C)
SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Staff Number Enrollment Staff -Pupil Ratio
Principals 4 4184 1:1046
Assistant Principals 4.5 4184 1:930
Classroom Teachers 266.4 (E) 4130 (A) 1:15.5
Instructional Mat. Specs. 7 4184 1:598
Reading Specialists 6.5 4184 1:644
Learning Disabilities Specs. 8 4184 1:523
Social Worker 1 4184 1:4184
Counselors 15 4184 1:279
ALL SCHOOLS
Staff Number Enrollment Staff -Pupil Ratio
Speech Therapists 6.3 7992 (C) 1:1332
School Psychologists 2.5 7992 (C) 1:1269
Nurses 8 7992 (C) 1:999
Sp. Class Teachers 19.7 104 1:5.3
(A) Does not include special classes
(B) Includes only Grades 3 -6
(C) Includes special classes
(D) A.M. Session 1:18.
P.M. Session 1:18.
(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 breakdown of funds received from
July 1, 1974 thru June 30, 1975 for support of the schools, and an indication of the relative amounts
expended for the various segments of the school budget. The following is a detailed accounting of actual
revenues and expenditures as of June 30, 1975:
Receipts
Chapter 70
Chapter 71
Chapter 766
Chapter 74
Chapter 765
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
School Aid $1,644,598.12
Transportation 202,626.05
Special Needs 1,156,371.00
Vocational & Occupational 19,292.00
State Wards 7,264.95
Metco 335,848.00
$3,366,000.12 (20.5)
Federal Government
PL -874
Town of Lexington Appropriations
Personal Services
Expenses
Out -of -State Travel
Athletics
Vocational Education
Town of Lexington
Tuition, Registration Charges and Gate Receipts:
Athletics
Miscellaneous Receipts
Tuition
Expenditures:
Personal Services
Expenses
Out -of -State Travel
Athletics
Vocational Education
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$117,428.00 ( .7)
$11,033,234.00
1,692,042.00
12,300.00
125,510.00
21,500.00
$12,884,586.00 (78.6)
$15,856.01
7,788.16
3,000.00
$26,644.17 ( .2)
$11,300,115.59 (85.8)
1,703,627.09 (12.9)
10,188.50 ( .1)
150,713.08 ( 1.1)
10,063.56 ( .1)
$13,174,707.82 100%
Where the School Dollar Comes From
(1975 Receipts)
Town of Lexington Appropriation
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
ederal Government
iscellaneous
(Tuition and Registration
Charges)
Where the School Dollar Goes
(1975 Expenditures)
Operating Expenses
Athletics
Voc. Education
Out -Of -State Travel
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Appropriation Committee
Standing: John H. Blaisdell; Maxine L. Kutchin; Martin A. Gilman; Howard L. Levingston;
Harry A. Hall, III; Seated: Mary E. O'Brien, Recording Clerk; Donald B. White;
Edward E. Furash, Chairman; Richard M. Perry, Secretary, (ex- officio member). Not
present: Patricia A. Hagedorn.
The Appropriation Committee Points to .. .
Hard Choices for the Town Meeting
LEXINGTON'S AAA BOND RATING is a tribute to the many town officers and
boards that have worked so hard to bring it about. It is also a tribute to
the prudence of our town meeting members in so strongly supporting the care-
ful soending limits of the past five years. We need to continue this wide-
spread attitude of frugality and fiscal responsibility in 1976, and the
appropriation committee's recommendations will reflect its long- standing
concern with stabilizing your tax rate.
Simply put, it means another year of hard choices among so many pro-
jects whose advocates present strong and appealing pleas for taxpayer
support. The only way to prevent our tax rate from escalating beyond our
means is to limit spending to our most urgent activities and eschew most,
if not all, of the luxuries. Inflation and the pressures of escalating
union demands from school and municipal employees alike leaves us orescious
little in the way of flexibility for new programs. In fact, we really face
a period of asking which programs we can do without so as to make room for
more needed spending.
The appropriation committee meets nearly every Monday evening at the
town hall to prepare its recommendations for town meeting or to administer
the reserve fund (emergency monies in between town meetings). Citizen
comments, suggestions and participation are most welcome.
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General Purposes
Library
Town Office
Street - Sewer- Library
Public Works Bldg.
Municipal Purpose Loan
Total General Purposes
School
Street
Sewer
Water
Total Services
Grand Total
Summary : Town Debt and Interest
Amount of
Original Issue
295,000.00
1,005,000.00
490,000.00
328,000.00
1,375,000.00
3,493,000.00
16,335,000.00
2.00, 000.00
3,100,000.00
260,000.00
19,895,000.00
23,388,000.00
Principal
Paid Balance
in 1975 6/30/75
15,000.00
165,000.00
20,000.00
30,000.00
150,000.00
380,000.00
1,026,000.00
20,000.00
138,000.00
7,000.00
25,000.00
175,000.00
60,000.00
60,000.00
1,225,000.00
1,545,000.00
6,117,000.00
953,000.00
21,000.00
1,191,000.00 7,091,000.00
1,571,000.00 8,636,000.00
(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
Interest
Paid in
1975
975.00
10,515.00
2,380.00
3,150.00
58 ;500.00
75,520.00
237,577.50
580.00
35,250.50
833.00
274,241.00
349,761.00
DURING THE YEAR the town's board of retirement held twelve meetings. At
the 1975 annual town meeting $373,125. was appropriated to the contribu-
tory retirement pension fund as the town's share of retirement allowances
for the 1976 fiscal year - July 1, 1975 to June 30, 1976. At the same
time $146,000 was appropriated to fund non - contributory retirement payments.
Contributions by town employees during 1975 amounted to $250,300.
Excess funds, not immediately necessary for the operation of the
retirement system, are invested in bonds and stocks that are legal for
Massachusetts savings banks. The income from these investments enabled us
to credit interest to members' accounts at the rate of 5.5 percent.
At the end of 1975 there were 166 persons on retirement from the town
of which 147 were contributory and 19 were non - contributory members. This
is an increase of 15 during the year.
George P. Morey, Chairman
Walter F. Spellman Richard M. Perry
Employee's Elected Representative Secretary, Ex- officio Member
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Guy D. Busa
The Comptroller:
Focal Point of Town Finances
Richard M. Perry
Comptroller
AS THE FOCAL POINT of town finances, the comptroller's office serves all
departments, boards, committees and commissions by the processing of all
payments. It is also charged with the responsibility of maintaining offi-
cial town records of all monetary receipts and expenditures, appropriations
and contracts. In addition this office draws warrants on the treasurer
and processes checks for payment of all payrolls and bills, prepares appro-
priation and expenditure reports, and develops all of the monthly and
annual financial and payroll reports of the town.
In carrying out its work load, this office processed over 36,000 pay-
roll checks, issued over 2,500 W -2's (statement of earnings paid and income
taxes withheld), and prepared over 14,000 accounts payable checks. The
retirement work performed by the comptroller's staff grows in magnitude as
employees continue the trend of retiring at an earlier age.
It was heartwarming when the town received the news in mid 1975 that
it's credit rating, as determined by Moody's Investors Service, Inc.,of New
York, had been raised to AAA, the highest obtainable by any municipality.
This culminated a project that started seven years ago, when the town's
bonds were rated only A.
The transition to a fiscal year of July 1 to June 30 was accomplished
during 1975. The completion of our first fiscal cycle and the budgeting
for the second fiscal period took place. On June 30, 1976 two years will
have passed and we will thereafter in annual town reports make operating
comparisons between the current year and previous years.
During the upcoming year we will again be reviewing our methods and
procedures for handling the various phases of the town's financial opera-
tion with a view to obtaining the results necessary for sound management
in a faster and more efficient manner.
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Lexington Board of Appeals
Seated L. to R.: Irving H. Mabee, Associate Member; Members: Woodruff M. Brodhead,
Ruth Morey, Donald E. Nickerson, Chairman; George P. Wadsworth, Vice - Chairman;
Evelyn F. Cole, Secretary. Standing L. to R.: Associate Members: Robert Cataldo,
Thomas G. Taylor and Haskell W. Reed. Not Pictured: Logan Clarke, Jr., Robert M.
Gary and Natalie Riffin.
The Appeals Board Deals with
Puzzling Zoning Questions
THIS BEING OUR BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION YEAR a larger than usual number of
petitions were expected but they did not materialize. A general relaxa-
tion of need for special permissions to cover April 19th or a few days
before and after was felt permissible and prevented a flood of requests.
The variety of petitions and the problems involved are on the increase.
Puzzling questions seem to sift through to our board and we do our best with
them. Some requests do not materialize beyond the questioning point, since
the problems involved seem insurmountable to the petitioners. The board
exercises the powers granted to it by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter
40A, Lexington zoning by -law and sign by -law. Hearings were held after site
plan reviews were made for three office and research buildings and for 156
dwelling units, some of which also required variances. In addition vari-
ances were requested and hearings held in regard to 28 single family homes
and 33 dwelling units, some of these duplex. Twenty requests for special
permits for business uses were heard, as well as, two temporary special
permits for business use. Three proposed sites for a U. S. postal service
facility came before the board (one twice); an appeal from an administra-
tive decision and permits for signs were requested, and we had the usual
requests for renewals.
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by Guy D. Busa
Board of Assessors
Seated: Willard P. Grush, Chair-
man; Standing: L. to R. Thomas M.
Wenham, Assistant Assessor;
William L. Potter, F. William Smith.
Supreme Court Mandates Full Value Assessments
THE YEAR 1975 WILL BE REMEMBERED as the year that the Supreme Judicial
Court mandated full cash value as a result of a suit brought by the
Town of Sudbury. Each board of assessors was requested to submit its
plan for implementing full value to the department of corporations and
taxation by April 1, 1975. The Lexington Board of Assessors, after
discussion with other town officials, submitted an article to be in-
cluded in the town warrant for the 1975 annual town meeting. The amount
requested was $30,000 for initiating a revaluation contract. The
assessors felt that the town meeting should be alerted as to what the far -
reaching effects of the supreme judicial court decision would be. The
town meeting, in its wisdom, voted the amount requested, and the assessors
answered the state tax commission request. Our plan was approved because
of the monies voted. The board of assessors is proceeding with extreme
caution in this matter, and the residents of the town should feel that all
avenues will be explored and taxpayers will be kept fully informed as to
what direction the board will follow.
We are now in our second year of twice -a -year tax billing, and it
appears most of the major problems have been worked out. The taxpayer's
recognize when the tax bills must be paid and have accepted this new
concept quite well.
The assessors office has been mailing out the exemption forms for
our over 500 veterans, 175 elderly, 47 widows and 12 blind who are en-
titled to such an exemption of their real estate tax. This method has
worked out quite well as over 80 per cent were returned within one month.
This allows our office to process the certificates faster and return
them to the taxpayer's by the time they have to pay their taxes.
A new process was started by the registry of motor vehicles to help
clear the problems that we all were experiencing in regard to the motor
vehicle excise bills. We hope that a closer relationship with the
registry will ultimately make the system much easier to work with. We
must realize that in sending out approximately 26,000 excise bills, we are
bound to have some problems, but every effort is being made to eliminate
as many as possible.
This year saw the tax rate climb only $1.60, or an increase of less
than 3 per cent over last year. This was accomplished in part by
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restraint at all levels of government and an increase of over four million
dollars in new valuation. The added valuation was due in part to the
Russell Square condominiums, the first such concept in Lexington, new
buildings on Militia Drive, East Village Nursing Home, 115 Kendall
Corporation, New England Tel. & Tel., and W. R. Grace Company, which
certainly did much to beautify the Hayden Avenue area. As can be seen
by the above listed names, most of the added value came from commercial -
type properties. The taxpayers should be aware that these properties
help maintain a stable tax base, and every effort must be made to in-
sure that we continue this type of construction in order to keep the
tax rate at as low an increase as possible.
The board of assessors would like to thank the various town officials
with whom we worked for their cooperation during this year.
Willard P. Grush, Chairman
F. William Smith
William L. Potter
The Board of Assessors and office staff extends best wishes to
Mr. F. William Smith as he leaves the board after nearly 10 years of
service. His expertise in the real estate field and his many contributi-
ons to the board of assessors will be greatly missed.
Willard P. Grush
William L. Potter
Thomas M. Wenham
Dorothy A. Ryder
Dorothy P. Gauthier
Margaret A. Toomey
Personnel Advisory Board
OUR PRIMARY FUNCTION is to provide advice and counsel on personnel
affairs to the Selectmen, Town Manager, and others as appropriate. In
some ways a measure of the success of what we accomplish is the lack of
publicity about what we do.
The primary objective of the board is to encourage continuing
development of a professional personnel program which serves both
employees and, in turn, taxpayers.
Codification of, and where necessary revision of, personnel policy
to be available to managers and supervisors in carrying out their re-
sponsibilities has been given top priority. The recent selection of a
permanent personnel administrator will give this project added impetus.
The availability of a personnel consultant working with this board and
town officials during the past eighteen months has contributed sub-
stantially to what we have accomplished so far.
John B. Butler, Chairman
Donald W. Comstock
Nicholas A. LaFauci
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William F. McGonagle
*Joanne Small
*Appointed December 8, 1975
Our Non - Recurring Capital Expenses
IN ORDER PROPERLY TO PROJECT the capital requirements of the Town of
Lexington, the capital expenditures committee was established to request
from the various town boards and departments a list of all capital expend-
itures which they foresee as being required within an ensuing five year
period as well as the capital expenditures anticipated in the coming fis-
cal year.
With these projections, the capital expenditures committee has been
able fairly accurately to predict the capital requirements of the Town of
Lexington.
In addition to forecasting, the committee has also been charged with
the requirement to consider the relative need, timing and cost of capital
projects, as well as the adequacy thereof and the effect that these expen-
ditures might have on financial position of the town. These predictions
have enabled us by careful planning to stabilize the impact on the tax
rate for the needed capital requirements.
Lexington has now matured to the point where the capital requirements
are fairly predictable and stabilized. In this regard we are able to defer
items for which there does not exist immediate requirements. In the past,
during a period in which Lexington was undergoing its greatest growth, very
little control could be maintained over required capital projects. We see
completion of the town sewering program and look to a period of maintenance
for the existing sewer program. We see our schools completed and most of
our streets built. Within the past few years, we have completed a new
library addition. The future holds critical decisions with reference to
construction of our aging central swimming facility and the pressing require-
ments of the Hartwell landfill. The committee hopes that by carefully pre-
paring of its five year forecasts, the town will never be caught unprepared
for a major capital expenditure which has not previously been studied by
the capital expenditures committee.
Capital Expenditures Committee
L. to R.: William J. Dailey, Jr.; Frank L. Shunney; George S. Silverman, Chairman;
Nyles N. Barnert. Not pictured: Anne Scigliano.
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Photo by Anne Scigliano
Town Clerk
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.
1975 BEGAN as a quiet off - election year. Eight sessions of Town Meeting
were held starting March 17, 1975 and ending April 16, 1975. During this
period many fishing and sporting licenses were issued. Dog licenses are
renewable on April 1st. This year a record number were issued - over 3,200.
In the Fall thousands of signatures on initiative petitions were cer-
tified for the upcoming election year. Hunting and trapping licenses were
issued and the routine work of the office was conducted as usual.
Mary R. Donough
Town Clerk
Treasurer Reports Bond Rating Raised
From "A" to "Triple A"
A HAPPY CONVERGENCE of several factors prompted the Moody's Investors
Service to raise Lexington's bonding rating, in August, to Aaa. The town's
rating had been an undistinguished "A" until 1970, when it was raised to
Al, followed by an increase to Aa in 1973. This was by far the most
important 1975 happening as it applied to the town's financial operation .
Few towns can point to as consistent an increase in bond rating and
in so short an interval. Only six other Massachusetts towns or cities
carry the coveted Triple A rating: Belmont, Brookline, Newton, Northamp-
ton, Wellesley and Winchester. The rating was raised only after a search-
ing study by Moody which included a visit to Lexington by one of its
analysts.
This achievement is of such very great importance that there is ample
credit to share among all of the town's boards, offices, committees and
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with the town meeting itself. It is all the more remarkable in that it
reversed the debacle in other cities and towns where slumping credit
ratings threatened colossal defaults.
Because of the Triple A rating the town's $885,000 bond issue sold
to great advantage on August 12, at a 4.70% interest rate. The bond
market was hungry for quality and the broker with the winning bid was re-
ported to have completely resold the issue to retail outlets the afternoon
of the sale. It clearly demonstrated the value of the disciplined
approach to financial planning.
Because of splendid cooperation from the collector, tax revenues
were turned over promptly to the treasurer so that early investment of
these funds permitted the town to earn $348,918 prior to their disburse-
ment. In addition $2,518 was earned on undisbursed federal revenue funds
and $33,795 on undisbursed bond proceeds. The work of the treasurer's own
staff was exemplary.
On December 4, 32 parcels of low value land were advertised in the
Lexington Minute -man for sale by the treasurer on January 7, 1976 for non-
payment of taxes. They were all vacant parcels of low value and without
buildings. In many cases they resulted from construction of streets and
highways where land taking left small areas that no longer abutted the
main parcel.
Louis A. Zehner
Town Treasurer
Collector of Taxes
FISCAL YEAR 1975 was challenging for the clerks and collector in the
office of Collector of Taxes. The twice a year collection of real estate
and personal property taxes, plus the flood of excise bills of different
levies from the registry of motor vehicles, and along with other committed
bills for collection, we were on the alert trying to keep up with the extra
work load. Our 'over- the - counter' payments and extra mail increased due
to the obligation of home owners now being responsible for the payment of
their own tax bill. A change in any system is always difficult for all
concerned. The format for 1973, 1974, 1975 and 1976 bills were all
different which added to increased telephone calls. We have set forth
many goals for our department and with everyone's help and cooperation we
hope they are and can be fulfilled.
July 1, 1974 thru June 30, 1975
Real estate warrants
Collected, abated, tax titles, Dec. 1, 1975
Percentage collected
Abatements for veterans, Clause 22
Abatements for elderly, Clause 41
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$16,493,751.49
16,358,958.72
99.2%
101,692.28
64,030.88
Doris E. Barclay
Collector of Taxes
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, 1975 such funds numbered thirty- seven, with a total book
value of $516,673.76 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
ratters requiring approval at an official meeting. The town appropriates about
$800 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, Give Us Men:
God, give us Men! A time like this demands
Sturdy minds, great hearts, true faith and ready hands;
Men whom the lust of office does not kill;
Men whom the spoils of office can not buy;
Men possessed of opinions and a will.
Men who have honor; men who will not 'lie . . . .
Tall men, sun crowned, who live above the fog
In public duty and in private thinking.
Fred C. Bailey
Margery M. Battin
Alfred S. Busa
Norman P. Cohen
Lincoln P. Cole, Jr.
James Cataldo
Stephen W. Doran
Jerome J. Green
Patricia K. Hagedorn
*Herbert R. Adams
Vito M. Bellino
Sheila M. Busa
Josiah Gilbert Holland 1819 -1881
Town Meeting Members
Town Meeting Members at Large
48 Coolidge Ave.
15 Paul Revere Rd.
38 Circle Rd.
56 Coolidge Ave.
16 Hill St.
Howard M. Kassler
Allan F. Kenney
Mary R. McDonough
Louis A. Zehner
Precinct One
Term Expires 1978
43 Rindge Ave.
16 Village Circle
28 Winchester Dr.
17 Fiske Rd.
763 Mass. Ave.
84 Bow St.
38 Circle Rd.
Paul J. MacKenzie
William J. O'Neil
Margot T. Tutun
Term Expires 1977
Ralph A. Cataldo
Alfred A. Murray
Albert P. Zabin
* *James E. Barry
*Resigned 7/30/75 * *Succeeded Herbert R. Adams
Frieda Bisberg
*Anita M. Bonasera
Lois W. Brown
William A. Busa
Homer J. Hagedorn
Term Expires 1976
30 Winchester Dr.
24 Theresa Ave.
37 Maple St.
38 Circle Rd.
17 Fiske Rd.
* *Richard Heller
William E. Maloney, Jr.
Haskell W. Reed
** *Richard S. Glantz
* ** *Barry E. Sampson
11 Winchester Dr.
10 Frost Rd.
3 Baker Ave.
6 Fair Oaks Dr.
13 Maple St.
905B Mass. Ave.
19 Tyler Rd.
35 Rindge Ave.
23 Theresa Ave.
1 Page Rd.
10 Crescent Hill Ave.
10 Russell Rd.
59 Albemarle Ave.
76 Lowell St.
24 Blueberry Lane
8 Brandon St.
*Resigned 3/31/75 * *Resigned 8/18/74 ** *Succeeded Anita M. Bonasera * ** *Succeeded Richard Heller
Precinct Two
Term Expires 1978
Julian J. Bussgang
Norman N. Connolly
Donald L. MacGillivray
Frank I. Michelman
43 Peacock Farm Rd.
736 Mass. Ave.
37 Charles St.
43 Buckman Dr.
Arthur C. Smith
David W. Stumpp
Frank H. Totman, Jr.
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51 Follen Rd.
29 Charles St.
46 Moreland Ave.
Francis G. Fuery
Allan Green
Lillian T. MacArthur
Roy J. Murphy
Rena W. Abelmann
Elizabeth H. Clarke
Eric T. Clarke
Michael J. O'Sullivan
Shirley A. Byrne
*Joseph A. Campbell
Gloria V. Holland
Melvin G. Holland
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS
Precinct Two (Continued)
Term Expires 1977
678 Mass. Ave.
17 Moon Hill Rd.
33 Charles St.
56A Taft Ave.
7 Moon Hill Rd.
29 Moon Hill Rd.
29 Moon Hill Rd.
12 Aerial St.
Joseph C. Steinkrauss
Judith J. Totman
William S. Widnall
Term Expires 1976
Patricia A. Swanson
Alan B. Wilson
Donald D. Wilson
Precinct Three
Term Expires 1978
77 Wellington Lane Ave. John J. McWeeney
260 Marrett Rd. James P. Reilly
38 Webster Rd. Paul V. Riffin
38 Webster Rd. * *Guy D. Busa
*Resigned 4/24/75 * *Succeeded Joseph A. Campbell
Joseph A. Campbell
Erna S. Greene
Daniel L. McCabe
Marian C. Reilly
Robert A. Bowyer
John P. Carroll
Jacqueline B. Davison
Elizabeth M. Flynn
Stanley A. Brown
Edward E. Furash
Robert M. Gary
Martin A. Gilman
John Deutch
Angela E. Frick
Joyce Hals
Myles Nathan Barnert
Arthur T. Bernier
Otis S. Brown, Jr.
William J. Dailey, Jr.
Samayla D. Deutch
260 Marrett Rd.
25 Bridge St.
11 Grassland St.
25 Walnut St.
Term Expires 1977
Natalie H. Riffin
Marie E. Roberts
Robert I. Rotberg
Term Expires 1976
7 Woodcliffe Rd.
31 Allen St.
86 Spring St.
310 Concord Ave.
Lilah H. Groisser
Robert H. Kingston
Richard W. Souza
Precinct Four
Term Expires 1978
14 John Poulter Rd.
15 John Poulter Rd.
29 Highland Ave.
56 Bloomfield St.
Walter T. Kenney, Jr.
Daniel I. Small
Martin K. White
Term Expires 1977
6 Belfry Terrace
9 Tavern Lane
14 Vine Brook Rd.
Alfred P. Tropeano
Judith J. Uhrig
George P. Wadsworth
Term Expires 1976
142 Worthen Rd.
54 Baskin Rd.
3 Bond Rd.
2 Highland Ave.
6 Belfry Terrace
*Richard K. Eaton
Dan H. Fenn, Jr.
Joseph O. Rooney
* *Donna M. Brown
*Resigned 3/6/75 * *Succeeded Richard K. Eaton
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18 Smith Ave.
46 Moreland Ave.
22 Summit Rd.
36 Charles St.
23 Pleasant St.
36 Fern St.
70 Spring St.
25 Walnut St.
6 Field Rd.
94 Spring St.
6 Field Rd.
53 Munroe Rd.
14 Barberry Rd.
510 Concord Ave.
4 Field Rd.
542 Concord Ave.
16 Dane Rd.
33 Wachusett Dr.
50 Bloomfield St.
25 Vine Brook Rd.
15 Vine Brook Rd.
230 Waltham St.
40 Percy Rd.
130 Worthen Rd.
222 Waltham St.
3 Bond Rd.
Arthur E. Burrell
Fredric S. Cohen
Wallace Cupp
Jonathan P. Doran
Howard Cravis
William M. Fraser
George F. McCormack
Judith K. Patkin
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS
Precinct Five
Term Expires 1978
2 Thoreau Rd. Charles W. Durkin
27 Saddle Club Rd. Robert A. Modoono
141 Woburn St. Sam Silverman
153 Grant St.
Term Expires 1977
6 Rogers Rd. Martin V. Sussman
533 Lowell St. David G, Williams
32 Hayes Lane Stillman P. Williams
27 Suzanne Rd.
Term Expires 1976
Guy W. Doran 168 East St.
*Charles F. Gallagher, Jr. 118 Adams St.
Donald M. Graham 4 Mill Brook Rd.
Edward W. Jervis, Jr. 111 Adams St.
*Deceased 6/7/75
Levi G. Burnell
Charles H. Cole, 2nd
Paul W. Marshall
H. Bigelow Moore
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.
*Deceased 3/7/75
Renee T. Cochin
Lloyd Gilson
David Reiner
William J. Scouler
John R. Campbell
Winifred L.L. Friedman
Barbara E. Kramer
Mary W. Miley
3 Whittier Rd.
4 Franklin Rd.
6 Chandler St.
50 Hancock St.
17 Patriots Dr.
52 Meriam St.
60 Meriam St.
9 Berwick Rd.
Robert J. Mammola
Weiant Wathen -Dunn
Ephraim Weise
* *Edward R. DuBoise
18 Manley Ct.
170 Woburn St.
18 Ingleside Rd.
1361 Mass. Ave.
1433 Mass. Ave.
9 Sheridan St.
60 Maple St.
44 Maple St.
462 Lowell St.
207 East St.
* *Succeeded Charles F. Gallagher, Jr.
Precinct Six
Term Expires 1978
William R. Page
William T. Spencer
Frank B. Stille
Term Expires 1977
Spencer Lavan
Joyce A. Miller
Donald B. White
Term Expires 1976
15 Somerset Rd.
33 York St.
131 Burlington St.
15 Patriots Dr.
7 Patridge Rd.
35 Partridge Rd.
3 Gould Rd.
144 Simonds Rd.
100 Bertwell Rd.
176 Grove St.
122 Grove St.
29 Robinson Rd.
Howard L. Levingston
Edith Sandy
Frank Sandy
* *John F. Downey, Jr.
* *Succeeded Alan G. Adams
Precinct Seven
Term Expires 1978
Jane A. Trudeau
Jacquelyn H. Ward
Martha C. Wood
Term Expires 1977
Myron L. Miller
John E. Ward
Graydon M. Wheaton
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25 Oakland St.
32 Hancock St.
5 Hawthorne Rd.
52 Hancock St.
17 Oakland St.
73 Hancock St.
358 Emerson Rd.
353 Emerson Rd.
353 Emerson Rd.
24 Hancock St.
7 Volunteer Way
15 Robinson Rd.
51 Gleason Rd.
46 Eldred St.
15 Robinson Rd.
5 Hadley Rd.
Richard E. Bayles
Robert E. Bond
Manfred P. Friedman
Stephen T. Russian
Charles E. Connolly, Jr.
Roy Edward Cook
William P. Fitzgerald
David A. Lavender
G. Richard Beamon
John E. Carlson
James M. McLaughlin
Temple E. Scanlon
Richard H. Battin
Anthony L. Mancini
Doreen D. Plasse
Paul A. Plasse
Earl F. Baldwin, Jr.
Joan N.L. Collins
James E. Cosgrove
Laurence A. Larssen
Ronald W. Colwell
Louis E. Conrad
Rose Mary Ellersick
Alice M. Hinkle
James J. Buckley, Jr.
Jane P. Buckley
Diane Lund
Erik Lund
TOWN MEF.TING 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, Jr.
Robert V. Whitman
*Clarice B. Gordon
*Succeeded J. A. Trudeau
Precinct Eight
Term Expires 1978
67 Cedar St.
5 Ledgelawn Ave.
65 Liberty Avenue
20 Avon St.
Richard A. Michelson
Laura F. Nichols
Stanley E. Toye
Term Expires 1977
58 Ledgelawn Ave.
97 Cedar St.
55 Asbury St.
62 Ledgelawn Ave.
Francis W.K. Smith
Shirley H. Stolz
Paul G. Yewell
Term Expires 1976
15 Paul Revere Rd.
115 Reed St.
197 Cedar St.
197 Cedar St.
24 Deering Ave.
8 Oxbow Rd.
128 Hartwell Ave.
269 Wood St.
39 Cary Ave.
176 Cedar St.
29 Fairland St.
9 Audubon Rd.
46 Middle St.
46 Middle St.
23 Nickerson Rd.
23 Nickerson Rd.
Albert S. Richardson, Jr.
Frank L. Shunney
Mary E. Shunney
Precinct Nine
Term Expires 1978
Richard M. Perry
Donald J. Shaw
George S. Silverman
Term Expires 1977
Frederick V. McMenimen, Jr.
Daniel E. Power
Roy Weinstein
Term Expires 1976
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Paul E. Mazerall
Stephen Michael Politi
James J. Scanlon
5 Hadley Rd.
31 Turning Mill Rd.
9 Demar Rd.
7 Coach Rd.
54 Asbury St.
67 Liberty Ave.
30 Balfour St.
49 North Hancock St.
2139 Mass. Ave.
6 Leeland Terrace
3 Wingate Rd.
24 Revere St.
24 Revere St.
16 Ellison Rd.
6 Barrymeade Dr.
30 Middle St.
26 School St.
2246 Mass. Ave.
6 Nickerson Rd.
20 Wilson Rd.
25 Deering Ave.
66 School St.
Town Officers and Committees
Board of Selectmen
Allan F. Kenney, Chairman to 12/1/75
Fred C. Bailey, Chairman
Alfred S. Busa
Margery M. Battin
Howard M. Kessler
Moderator
Lincoln P. Cole, Jr.
School Committee
Patricia A. Swanson, Chairman
Jane E. Berchtold, Chairman to 5/1/75
George P. Wadsworth
Robert I. Rotberg
Otis S. Brown, Jr.
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 P. Fitzgerald
Ruth M. Mitchell
Hildagarde V. McGonagle
Raymond J. Flynn
Edward W. Turner
Standing Plumbing and Building
By -Law Committee
Authorized November 25, 1963
Robert W. Custance, Chairman
Leo Dunn
Richard W. Souza
Carl Harry Erickson
George E. Bullock
Elected Town Officers
1976 Eric T. Clarke, Chairman
1978 Paul J. MacKenzie, Vice Chairman
1977 Stanley A. Brown
1977 Albert T. Zabin
1978 Thomas F. Costello
Lexington Housing Authority
1976 Joseph O. Rooney, Chairman
William A. Melbye, (State)
* Albert H. Hruby
G. Richard Beamon
William Spencer Sullivan
** Mary E. Shunney
1976
1976
1977
1977
1978
* Resigned
** Succeeded Albert H. Hruby
Selectmen— Appointed Committees
Historic Districts Commission
1977 Wilbur M. Jaquith, Chairman
1979 * (Selectmen)
1976 S. Lawrence Whipple
1978 * (Arts & Crafts)
1980 Georgia H. Williams
* (Library Trustees)
Donald J. Shaw
* (Historical Society)
Thomas J. Holzbog
* (Historical Society)
1976
1976
1976
1976
1976
1976
1977
1976
1978
1976
1977
1978
1976
1977
1978
1976
1976
1978
1978
1977
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Historic Districts Commission
(Associate Members)
Amy Samoylenko
* (Historical Society)
Ruth Adams
* (Arts & Crafts)
Oliver F. Hooper
* (Arts & Crafts)
Sarah P. Harkness
* (Library Trustees)
Town Report Committee
1978
1979
1977
1980
1976
1977
1977
1976
1979
1976
1976
1977
1979
1980
1976
1978
1979
1978
1978
* Nominating Organization
Louis A. Zehner, Chairman
Edith Cheever
Rev. Harold T. Handley
Richard W. Hoover
Hal Singley
Bridge Charitable Fund
George P. Morey, Chairman
Gaynor K. Rutherford
William R. McEwen
1976
1976
1976
1976
1976
1976
1978
1977
Gammell Legacy Income Trustee
James E. Collins
Bicentennial Director, Planning
and Operations
* Robert I. Tarlin
* Resigned July 1, 1975
Bicentennial Committee
Lincoln P. Cole, Jr., Chairman
George F. Rowe, Jr., Treasurer
Rebecca G. Nussdorfer, Secretary
Stephen Politi, Vice Chairman
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
Matthew Powers
Allan F. Kenney, ex- officio
TOWN OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
Selectmen Appointed (Continued)
Trustees of Public Trusts
Advisory Committee on Cable Television
William R. Page, Chairman
Howard Cravis
* Ira Stepanian
John E. Ward
Allen Lee Whitman
Martha Wood
Sandra Small
* Resigned
Drug Advisory Committee
Margery M. Battin, Chairman
Sumner E. Perlman
Dr. Jack H. Monderer
Dr. Charles E. Ellicott
Irving H. Mabee
1976 George P. Morey, Chairman
Gaynor K. Rutherford
William R. McEwen
Selectmen's Sub - Committees
1976
1978
1980
Lexington Commission on Suburban Responsibility
Stanley A. Brown, Chairman
1975 Margery M. Battin
* Lois W. Brown
Bernice Weiss
Robert Rotberg
Janet Kassler
Mary Miley
John Campbell
Spencer Lavin
William S. Sullivan
G. Richard Beamon (Alternate)
Dawn Pars
James Mead
William T. Spencer
Cornelius Cronin
Edward A. Silva
Leona Martin
** Albert P. Zabin
1976
1976
1976
1976
1976
Charles L. McManus, Drug Counselor 1976
Personnel Advisory Board
John B. Butler, Chairman
Nicholas A. LaFauci
* William F. McGonagle
Donald W. Comstock
Joanne Small
*Resigned
1977
1976
1978
1976
1977
93
* Resigned
** Succeeded Lois Brown
Youth Advisory Commission
Mary Rockwood, Chairman
Suzanne Abkowitz, Secretary
Alfred S. Busa
Richard Wertheim
Paul E. Furdon
Stephen Politi
Myron Miller
Nancy Abelman
Matthew Powers
Jeanne Hathaway
Joseph Barringer
Tracy Dickerman
Jeffrey Spencer
Robert Bayliss
Ruth Ann Beckett
Paul Ferguson (Alternate)
Ellen Boyle (Alternate)
Traffic Safety Committee
John J. McSweeney, Chairman
James F. Corr
Kenneth G. Briggs
Peter Chalpin, ex- officio
James J. Lima, Jr., ex- officio
1976
1976
1976
1976
1976
1976
1976
1976
1976
1976
1976
1976
1976
1976
1976
1976
1976
1976
1976
1976
1976
1976
1976
1976
1976
1976
1976
1976
1976
1976
1976
1976
1976
1976
1976
TOWN OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
Selectmen's Subcommittees (Continued)
Street and Sidewalk Design Advisory Committee Sub - Committee on Refuse and Recycling
Dissolved 10 -27 -75
Paul J. Nicholson, Acting Chairman 1978
Herbert W. Eisenberg 1977 Alfred S. Busa, Chairman
Malcolm E. Graf 1976 Joyce Hals
Paul Marshall
Committee on Extension of Historic Districts Richard Michelson
Dissolved 10 -27 -75 Mary Shunney
Sanborn C. Brown, Chairman
Eric T. Clarke
Ralph H. Hall
Donald J. Shaw
Paul MacKenzie
Transportation Advisory Committee
Frayda Cooper
Joyce Hals
Thelma Marin
* Katherine Menand
* Resigned
Community Relations Committee
Howard M. Kassler, Chairman
Patricia A. Swanson
Dr. Bernard Harleston
Rabbi Cary D. Yales
Sheila M. Busa
James F. Corr
Anne R. Scigliano
David A. Wilson
Sandra J. Shaw
Christopher Anderson
Marcy Kritsick
David Cooper
Recreation Study Committee
Dissolved 10 -27 -75
Paul J. MacKenzie
Vincent Hayes
Robert Rotberg
Judith Uhrig
Irving H. Mabee
Alfred S. Busa
Dan Fenn
Selectmen— Appointed Officers
Town Manager Executive Clerk
Walter C. O'Connell Eleanor M. McCurdy 1976
Town Counsel Fence Viewers
Norman P. Cohen Rev. Harold T. Handley 1976
Palmer & Dodge Louis A. Zehner 1976
Comptroller Registrars of Voters
Richard M. Perry 1978 Reed Kingston Taylor, Chairman 1978
* Edward J. Belliveau 1977
George E. Williams 1976
* Resigned
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TOWN OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
Appropriation Committee
Edward E. Furash, Chairman
Donald B. White, Vice Chairman- Schools
* Arthur T. Bernier
John H. Blaisdell
Martin A. Gilman
Patricia A. Hagedorn
Howard L. Levingston
Harry A. Hall, III
* Esther S. Arlan
Richard M. Perry, Sec'y. (ex- officio)
** Maxine L. Kutchin
* Resigned
** Succeeded Esther S. Arlan
Board of Health
Moderator — Appointed
1978
1977
1976
1976
1977
1977
1976
1978
1978
1978
Capital Expenditures Committee
George S. Silverman, Chairman
William J. Dailey, Jr.
Anne R. Scigliano
Frank L. Shunney
Myles Nathan Barnert
Committee on Lectures under wills of
Eliza Cary Farnham & Susanna E. Cary
Authorized November 25, 1963
Ruth M. Mitchell
Levi G. Burnell
Charles H. Cole, II
Regional Refuse Disposal Planning
Committee - Authorized March 20, 1967
William R. Whalon, Chairman
Peter J. Cambourelis
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
Vincent E. Hayes
Patricia Swanson
James Dhimos
Paul E. Mazerall, ex- officio
Benedict E. Bertini, Director
Richard Wortheim
Board of Assessors
Willard P. Grush, Chairman
William L. Potter
F. William Smith
1978 Susan Solomon
1976 Manfred P. Friedman
1977 John J. McWeeney
* Gary Larson
David G. Williams
Paul E. Mazerall, ex- officio
** Shirley H. Stolz
1978
* Resigned
1977 ** Succeeded Gary Larson
Town Manager Appointed
Permanent Building Committee
Authorized March 20, 1967
1978 * Otis S. Brown, Jr. Chairman
1977 William J. Scouler, Chairman
1976 Robert V. Whitman
1977 Irving H. Mabee
Mary Louise Touart
** Herbert P. Grossimon
1977
1978
1976
* Resigned
** Succeeded Otis S. Brown, Jr.
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1978
1978
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1978
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1977
1978
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1978
1978
1977
TOWN OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
Town
Manager
Westview Cemetery Development Committee
Louis A. Zehner, Chairman
Mildred B. Marek
William J. Manning
Gail W. Smith
Weiant Wathen -Dunn
Historical Commission
Anne A. Grady
Richard S. Morehouse
Elizabeth W. Reinhardt
Donna M. Brown
Thomas G. Taylor
Administrative Assistant
(Budget & Expense Control)
Administrative Assistant
(Projects and General Admin.)
Personnel Administrator
Town Clerk
Town Treasurer
Tax Collector
*Planning Director
Health Director
Director of Public Works /Engineering
Town Engineer
DPW Manager - Planning & Admin.
DPW Manager of Operations
Chief of Police
Chief Fire Engineer
Appointed (Continued)
Council on Aging
1978
1978
1977
1977
1976
Phyllis A. Smith
Jeffrey A. Shaw
Charles A. Cook
Mary R. McDonough
Louis A. Zehner
Doris E. Barclay
Kenneth G. Briggs
George A. Smith
John J. McSweeney
James Chase
Emanuele Coscia, Jr
Warren A. Empey
James F. Corr
Joseph P. Marshall
*With the approval of the Planning Board
Jane Stumpp, Chairman
Ann Paranya
Merian Ritter
Helen Sullivan
Rev. Shirley B. Goodwin
Joseph O. Rooney
Anna G. Jackson
Animal Control Officer
Animal Inspector
Tree Warden
Building Commissioner
Building Inspector -Gas Inspector
Plumbing Inspector
Wire Inspector
Sealer of Weights & Measures
Dir. of Veterans Services
Veterans Graves Officer
Veterans' Agent
Field Drivers
Forest Warden
Lockup Keeper
Constables
Liaison Officer for Elderly
Membership Determined by State Laws
Board of Retirement
1978
1978
1978
1976
1976
1977
1977
Barry W. Littleton
Paul E. Mazerall
Donald K. Irwin
Thomas W. Kelley
John B. Byrne, Jr.
Richard E. Lupo
Donald Glennon
Donald Glennon
Greta Glennon
James F. Corr
Carl A. Carlson
William F. Fitzgerald
James F. Corr
John J. Shine
Guy D. Busa
Greta Glennon
Walter F. Spellman, whose term expires in 1978, was elected by the active members of the Lexington
Retirement System; Mr. Richard M. Perry, Comptroller, serves as Secretary and as an ex- officio member.
These two elected the third member, George P. Morey, whose term expires in 1977.
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Part II
Inside Information
PART II
ELECTIONS
Page
Annual Town Election 3
Board of Registration 23
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MINUTES 6
Index Annual Town Meeting Articles 5
BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
Conservation Commission 43
Cary Memorial Library '25
Historic Districts Commission 22
Recreation Committee 38
Board of Health 27
PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY
Police Department 44
Fire Department 50
Building Commissioner 48
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS /ENGINEERING 31
LEGAL
Board of Appeals 53
Jury List 57
Town Counsel 61
SCHOOLS
Lexington Public Schools 82
Minuteman Regional School District 87
FINANCIAL
Board of Assessors 79
Trustees of Public Trusts 70
Retirement Board 111
Town Treasurer 24
Balance Sheet 90
Appropriation Accounts 97
Town Clerk 19
Schedule of Receipts 103
Schedule of Expenses 105
Town Debt and Interest 96
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Annual Town Election
Registered Voters on February 11 Ballots Cast
Precinct Ind. ReP• Dem. Totals Precinct Totals
1 712 392 951 2,055 1 849
2 695 421 1,019 2,135 2 837
3 709 315 760 1,784 3 760
4 823 612 889 2,324 4 920
5 782 383 880 2,045 5 705
6 656 634 784 2,074 6 925
7 713 523 867 2,103 7 822
8 692 489 709 1,890 8 741
9 873 480 806 2,159 9 729
Totals 6,655 4,249 7,665 18,569 Totals 7,288
32.2% of the eligible 18,569 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
Fred C. Bailey 422 398 343 548 383 575 455 451 411 3,986
Joseph A. Campbell 352 350 377 393 270 324 322 369 387 3,144
Howard M. Kassler 485 480 391 488 410 534 498 323 324 3,933
Blanks 439 446 409 411 347 417 369 339 336 3,513
Totals 1,698 1,674 1,520 1,840 1,410 1,850 1,644 1,482 1,458 14,576
Fred C. Bailey and Howard M. Kassler were elected for terms ending in March 1978.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Jacqueline B. Davison 321 394 365 452 316 437 397 285 276 3,243
Otis S. Brown, Jr. 490 426 365 440 360 466 409 437 433 3,826
Blanks 38 17 30 28 29 22 16 19 20 219
Totals 849 837 760 920 705 925 822 741 729 7,288
Otis S. Brown, Jr. was elected for a term ending in March 1978.
PLANNING BOARD
Andrew M. DeFrancesco 298 267 376 298 231 262 264 297 297 2,590
Albert P. Zabin 460 435 282 483 387 497 430 299 331 3,604
Blanks 91 135 102 139 87 166 128 145 101 1,094
Totals
849 837 760 920 705 925 822 741 729 7,288
Albert P. Zabin was elected for a term ending in March 1980.
Lincoln P. Cole, Jr.
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Totals
MODERATOR
620 572 541 699 529 705 613 602 557 5,438
229 265 219 221 176 220 209 139 172 1,850
849 837 760 920 705 925 822 741 729 7,288
Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. was elected for a term ending in March 1976.
LEXINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
William Spencer Sullivan 523 466 436 576 432 561 476 488 481 4,439
Donald B. White 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1
Blanks 326 371 324 344 273 363 346 253 248 2,848
Totals 849 837 760 920 705 925 822___ _..741 729 7,288
William Spencer Sullivan was elected for a term ending March 1980.
3
Yes
No
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Totals
*James Cataldo
*Patricia K. Hagedorn
*Paul J. MacKenzie
Jack L. Mitchell
Haskell W. Reed
*Elected for three years.
*Norman N. Connolly
William F. Delay
*Donald L. MacGillivray
*Elected for three years.
Wallace B. Baylies, Jr.
Donald H. Briggs, Jr.
Guy D. Busa
*Shirley A. Byrne
*Elected for three years.
*Stanley A. Brown
*Robert M. Gary
*Martin A. Gilman
*Walter T. Kenney, Jr.
*Elected for three years.
*Arthur E. Burrell
*Fredric S. Cohen
* *Howard Cravis
*Wallace Cupp
ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION
Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Pr. 7 Pr. 8 Pr. 9 Totals
QUESTION NO. 1 - (BEANO)
301 202 199 234 207 206 180 201 211 1,941
195 200 161 275 182 275 241 184 234 1,947
353 435 400 411 316 444 401 356 284 3,400
849 837 760 920 705 925 822 741 729 7,288
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT ONE
290 Barry E. Sampson
361 James E. Barry
417 Frieda Bisberg
229 Sarah A. Blood
265 *Stephen W. Doran
245 Ronald R. Edmonds
249 Richard S. Glantz
286 *Jerome J. Green
176 *William J. O'Neil
410 *Margot T. Tutun
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TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT TWO
408 *Frank I. Michelman
328 *Arthur C. Smith
395 *Frank H. Totman, Jr.
511 *Julian J. Bussgang
448 Joachim R. Sinek
459 *David W. Stumpp
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TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT THREE
262 *Gloria V. Holland
295 *Melvin G. Holland
297 *Paul V. Riffin
322 *Joseph A. Campbell
378 Benjamin J. Cohen
363 *John J. McWeeney
300 Marion A. Plank
313 *James P. Reilly
Blanks
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT FOUR
452 *Daniel I. Small
415 Donna M. Brown
472 Dean H. Curtin
469 Samayla D. Deutch
475
329
197
354
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT FIVE
351 *Charles W. Durkin
333 *Robert A. Modoono
315 *Sam Silverman
333 *Jonathan P. Doran
*Elected for three years. * *Electe
*Levi G. Burnell
*Charles H. Cole, 2nd
John F. Downey,
*Paul W. Marshall
*Elected for three years.
322
326
331
341
*Edward E. Furash
*Martin K. White
Blanks
** *Edward W. Jervis, Jr.
** *Robert J. Mammola
Blanks
d for two years. ** *Elected for one year.
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT SIX
433 *H. Bigelow Moore
427 *William R. Page
420 *William T. Spencer
473 Martha Hauptman
4
444
506
492
381
Susan S. Solomon
*Frank B. Stille
Blanks
160
262
292
303
368
1,630
412
348
351
2,199
153
326
231
377
1,703
529
556
2,192
264
237
3,897
349
445
2,105
Gabriel Baker
*Renee T. Cochin
John F. Quinlan
*David Reiner
*Elected for three years.
*Charles E. Connolly, Jr.
*Roy Edward Cook
*William P. Fitzgerald
*Richard A. Michelson
*Elected for three years.
*Earl F. Baldwin, Jr.
*Joan N.L. Collins
*James E. Cosgrove
*Richard M. Perry
*Elected for three years.
ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT SEVEN
287 *William J. Scouler
451 *Jane A. Trudeau
233 *Jacquelyn H. Ward
395 *Martha C. Wood
444 *Lloyd Gilson
442 Clarice B. Gordon
365 John E. Taylor
452 Blanks
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT EIGHT
342 *Laura F. Nichols
357 ** *Albert S. Richardson,
357 James E. Hart, Jr.
405 *David A. Lavender
** *Elected for one year.
371 Gordon R. Osgood
Jr. 311 Michael A. Pellegrini
274 *Stanley E. Toye
381 Blanks
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT NINE
364 *Donald J. Shaw
381 *George S. Silverman
346 John F. Lahiff
385 *Laurence A. Larssen
387
320
272
313
Paul V. Mammola
William Spencer Sullivan
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Index to Town Meeting Articles
General Government
Bicentennial Address
Board of Appeals
By -Laws
Zoning
Zoning Amendments
Committee Reports
School Committee
Appropriations
General
Building Construction
Conservation
Council on Aging
Historical Commission
Housing Authority
Libraries
2
11
66- 71,83,84
63- 65,82,85
2,3
80
4,5- 10,12,14 -27
29- 32,34- 38,40 -47
49,72- 78,80,87
34
41- 48,81,86
75
74
62
10,30
Personnel
Planning Board
Protective
Ambulance
Public Works
Access Easement
Cemetery
Curbing
Drains
Equipment
Foot Paths
Organic Fertilizer
Sanitary Landfill
Sewers
Streets
Street Lights
Town Ways
Recreation
73,76
32,72
23
39
29
16
17,28
24
50
79
31,33
20 -23
49,51 -61
13
49,51 -60
35,36,37,38
410
325
272
1,678
301
169
315
2,345
168
312
1,855
Annual Town Meeting, March 17
Note: The following reports of town meetings are condensed from the offi-
cial reports and indicate actions which bind the town. For details of
debate and subsidiary motions, the reader is referred to the official min-
utes in the office of the town clerk.
The meeting was called to order in Cary Memorial Hall at 8:02 p.m. by Moderator Lincoln P.
Cole, Jr. 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 called for a moment of silence for two long time town meeting members who
had passed away in the past two weeks - Alan G. Adams and Jack L. Mitchell.
The Moderator stated that the town meeting would be taped for historical purposes and the
repository would be the Cary Memorial Library.
Article 1. This is related to the annual town elections and is reported elsewhere under
"Elections."
Article 2. Edward E. Furash, chairman of the appropriation committee, moved that the re-
port of the appropriation committee be accepted and placed on file. The motion to accept
and file the report of the appropriation committee was carried unanimously. Mr. Furash
stated, that if the recommendations of his committee were followed, at this time it would
appear that the tax rate would be between $74.00 and $76.00. He also stated that, because
of the collective bargaining negotiations not completed at this time, Articles 4 and
5 would not be presented at this or Wednesday's meeting but a motion would be offered
that these two articles be tabled.
George S. Silverman, chairman of the capital expenditures committee,
moved that the report of the capital expenditures committee be accepted
and placed on file. Carried unanimously.
Joseph A. Campbell, chairman of the noise pollution study committee,
moved that the report of the noise pollution study committee be accepted,
placed on file and the committee discharged. Carried 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. OPERATING EXPENSES: That Article 4 be tabled. CARRIED unanimously. (See
minutes of April 14 meeting.)
Article 5. APPROPRIATIONS RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING: That Article 5 be tabled.
CARRIED unanimously. (See minutes of April 14 meeting.)
Article 6. TRANSFER OF SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATIONS: Indefinitely POSTPONED by unani-
mous vote.
Article 7. UNPAID BILLS: That $664.60 be appropriated to pay unpaid bills rendered to
the town for the prior year. CARRIED unanimously.
Article 8. RESERVE FUND: That the sum of $125,000 be appropriated for the Reserve Fund
and to raise such amount $125,000.00 be transferred from the Reserve Fund - Overlay Sur-
plus. CARRIED 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.
Article 10. STATE AID TO LIBRARIES: That $11,957.25 received in 1975 as state aid to pub-
lic libraries be appropriated for use by the trustees of Cary Memorial Library in improv-
ing and extending library services in Lexington. VOTED.
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING - MARCH 17, 1975
Article 11. BOARD OF APPEALS: That the selectmen be authorized to appoint one of their
members to the Board of Appeals in accordance with Section 4A of Chapter 41 of the General
Laws. DEFEATED 87 -96.
Article 12. SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATIONS: Indefinitely POSTPONED.
Article 13. STREET LIGHTS: That the selectmen be authorized to install street lights in
such unaccepted streets as they may determine prior to the final adjournment of the 1976
Annual Town Meeting. VOTED.
Article 14. APPRAISALS AND OPTIONS: That this article be indefinitely postponed. VOTED.
Article 15. SHORT TERM BORROWING: That the town treasurer, with the approval of the se-
lectmen, be authorized to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue
for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1975, and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable
within one year, in accordance with provisions of General Laws. VOTED.
Article 16. CURBS: That the selectmen be authorized to install curbing at such locations
as they may determine, and to appropriate therefor the sum of $5,000.00, and that such
amount be raised in the tax levy. Indefinitely POSTPONED.
Article 17. DRAINS: Initially postponed until after Article 38 had been completed but
subsequently amended and adopted at the town meeting session of March 31, to which refer-
ence is made. That the selectmen be authorized to install drains in such accepted or
unaccepted streets or other land as the selectmen may determine, including the widening,
deepening or altering the course of brooks, streams and water courses and the construction
of new channels in said other land, and to acquire any fee, easement or other interest in
land necessary therefor; and to appropriate the sum of $50,000.00 for such installation
and land acquisition, and that such amount be raised in the tax levy. CARRIED by voice
vote.
Article 18. WATER MAINS: That the selectmen be authorized to install new or replacement
water mains in such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the selectmen may de-
termine, 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
$50,000.00 for such installation and land acquisition, and that such amount be raised in
the tax levy. VOTED.
Article 19. SIDEWALKS: That the selectmen be authorized to construct concrete, bitumi-
nous concrete or other sidewalks, at such locations as they shall determine, where the
abutting owner pays one -half of the cost or otherwise; and to appropriate the sum of
$21,000.00 therefor, and that such amount be raised in the tax levy. VOTED.
Article 20. SEWER LATERALS: That the selectmen be authorized to install sewer mains and
sewerage systems in such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the selectmen may
determine, subject to the assessment of betterments or otherwise, and to acquire any
fee, or other interest in land necessary therefor; and to appropriate for such installa-
tion and land acquisition the sum of $340,000.00 therefor and that to raise such amount
$123,050.45 be appropriated from the reimbursement funds from Water Pollution Control
Project No. 142, $231.55 be transferred from the unexpended balance of the amount appro-
priated under Article 6 of the warrant for the 1964 annual town meeting, $237.57 be
transferred from the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated under Article 32 of
the 1970 annual town meeting, $4,000.00 be transferred from the sale of real estate lots
account, $1,662.43 be transferred from the stabilization fund and $210,818.00 be raised
in the tax levy. VOTED.
Article 21. TRUNK SEWERS, CONCORD AVENUE: That the selectmen be authorized to install
trunk sewers in the Concord Avenue area of the town as they may determine, subject to the
assessment of betterments or otherwise, and to acquire any fee, or other interest in land
necessary therefor; and to appropriate the sum of $70,000.00 therefor and that such amount
be raised in the tax levy. VOTED.
Article 22. TRUNK SEWERS, MOON HILL ROAD: That the selectmen be authorized to install
trunk sewers in the Moon Hill Road area of the town as the selectmen may determine, sub-
ject 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 $67,000.00 there-
for and that such amount be raised in the tax levy. VOTED.
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING - MARCH 17, 1975
Article 23. INFLOW INFILTRATION STUDY -SEWER SYSTEM: Tabled and at March 31 session, in-
definitely POSTPONED.
Article 24. EQUIPMENT PURCHASE- DEPARTMENT PUBLIC WORKS: That $136,000.00 be appropriated
for the purchase by or with the approval of the selectmen of equipment for the department
of public works, and to raise such amount $124,000.00 be transferred from available and
anticipated federal revenue sharing funds and $12,000.00 be raised in the tax levy, pro-
vided that such $12,000.00 shall be allocated to the street striping machine. VOTED.
Article 25. AMBULANCE PURCHASE: That the sum of $5,000.00 be appropriated, in addition
to the sum appropriated under Article 43 of the warrant for the 1974 annual town meeting,
for the purchase of an ambulance- rescue vehicle for the fire department, and that such
amount be raised in the tax levy. VOTED.
Article 26. HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION Chapter 90 (Hancock St.): That $60,000.00 be appropri-
ated for highway construction under authority of Chapter 90 of all or any part of the
section of Hancock Street from Harrington Road to Adams Street, and that such amount be
raised in the tax levy. VOTED.
Article 27. HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE- CHAPTER 90: That $6,000.00 be appropriated for highway
maintenance under the authority of Chapter 90, and that such amount be raised in the tax
levy. VOTED.
Article 28. COMPREHENSIVE DRAINAGE STUDY: Indefinitely POSTPONED.
Article 29. DEVELOPMENT OF WESTVIEW CEMETERY: That $24,000.00 be appropriated for the
development of Westview Cemetery and that to raise such amount $24,000.00 be transferred
from Westview Cemetery Sale of Lots Fund. VOTED.
Article 30. EAST LEXINGTON LIBRARY: That $20,000.00 be appropriated for air conditioning
the East Lexington Branch Library, and that such amount be transferred from the Reserve
Fund - Overlay Surplus. VOTED 105 -71.
Article 31. SANITARY LANDFILL TRANSFER STATION: That $15,000.00 be appropriated for a
a sanitary landfill transfer station, and that such amount be transferred from available
and anticipated federal revenue sharing funds. Indefinitely POSTPONED.
Article 32. REIMBURSING SUBDIVIDERS: That $5,000.00 be appropriated to be expended by
the selectmen reimbursing subdividers for part of the cost of constructing ways or in-
stalling municipal services, as required by the planning board in its approval of defini-
tive subdivision plans under the Subdivision Control Law, of a greater width or size than
would be required to serve the subdivision alone, the reimbursement as to any subdivision
not to exceed the amount recommended by the planning board, and that such amount be raised
in the tax levy. VOTED.
The meeting adjourned at 10:36 p.m.
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Adjourned Town Meeting, March 19
The meeting was called to order in Cary Memorial Hall at 8:04 p.m. by Moderator Lincoln P.
Cole, Jr. There were 188 town meeting members present. The invocation was offered by
Monsignor Martin U. McCabe, Pastor of the Sacred Heart Church.
Article 2. REPORTS: That the report of the Lexington Bicentennial Committee be accepted
and placed on file. VOTED.
That the report of the Cary Lectures Committee be accepted and
placed on file. VOTED.
That the supplemental report of the appropriation committee be ac-
cepted and placed on file. VOTED.
Article 33. SANITARY LANDFILL: That $23,000.00 be appropriated for engineering services
for a study of the sanitary landfill area of the town and areas adjacent thereto leading
to a land management program, and that such amount be transferred from the reserve fund -
overlay surplus. VOTED
Article 34. DOG KENNEL: That this article be tabled. VOTED. Subsequently reconsidered
at the adjourned meeting of April 16, 1975.
Article 35. LIGHTING CENTER PLAYGROUND (Baseball Field): That $38,000.00 be appropriated
for lighting the baseball field at the center playground, and that such amount be trans-
ferred from the reserve fund - overlay surplus. VOTED.
Article 36. OLD RES BATHHOUSE: That $55,000.00 be appropriated to construct and equip a
bathhouse and install a fence at the Old Res area, and that such amount be transferred
from available and anticipated P.L. 92 -512 funds (federal revenue sharing funds).
VOTED 106 -71.
Article 37. CONSTRUCTION OF TENNIS COURTS (Diamond Jr. H.S.): Indefinitely POSTPONED
Article 38. DEVELOPMENT OF PATHS (Walking, Bicycling and skiing): That $5,000.00 be ap-
propriated for the development of paths for walking, bicycling and cross - country skiing in
such locations as the recreation committee may determine with the approval of the Board of
Selectmen, and that such amount be raised in the tax levy. VOTED.
Article 17. DRAINS (Fletcher Avenue and Wood Street): Unanimously TABLED Reconsidered
at adjourned meeting of March 31, 1975.
Article 39. ACCESS EASEMENT (Adams and North Streets): That the selectmen be authorized
to convey an access easement 25 feet wide and 50 feet long consisting of 1,250 square feet
more or less, over town owned land shown as Lot 99 on Assessors' Property Map 69 at Adams
and North Streets to Mr. and Mrs. Alden Webster on such terms as the selectmen shall deem
advisable, provided that the grantee will bear all expenses of the conveyance. VOTED.
ADJOURNMENT: That the meeting be adjourned to Monday, March 24, 1975, at
8:00 p.m. in Cary Memorial Hall. VOTED.
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Adjourned Town Meeting, March 24
The meeting was called to order in Cary Memorial Hall at 8:00 p.m. by Moderator, Lincoln P.
Cole, Jr. There were 192 town meeting members present. The invocation was offered by
Monsignor John P. Keilty, Pastor of St. Brigid's Church.
Article 40. $2,000,000 CONSERVATION BONDING: That $2,000,000 be appropriated for acquir-
ing land for open space and conservation purposes, including outdoor recreation, under
G.L. c.40, s.8C as amended; and that the treasurer with the approval of the selectmen is
authorized to borrow $2,000,000 under G.L. c.44 s.7(3) as amended; and that the conserva-
tion commission, pursuant to a vote or votes to be hereafter adopted at an annual or any
special town meeting designating the parcels of land to be acquired by eminent domain or
otherwise, is authorized to take all action necessary to carry out the purposes of this
vote. VOTED Unanimously.
Article 41. LAND ACQUISITION (North Lexington Brook Land): TABLED by voice vote. Recon-
sidered at adjourned meeting of March 31 and unanimously POSTPONED to next regular or
special town meeting.
Article 42. LAND ACQUISITION (Grove Street): That the conservation commission be autho-
rized to purchase or otherwise acquire, 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 inter-
est in all or any part of land shown as Lot 14 on Assessors' Property Map 87, that the sum
of $6,000.00 be appropriated for such land acquisition, and that such amount be raised in
the tax levy. VOTED 128 -53.
Article 43. LAND ACQUISITION (Bowman Park): That the conservation commission be autho-
rized to purchase or otherwise acquire, 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 as defined in
Section 31 of Chapter 184 of the General Laws or other interest in all or any part of land
shown as Lot 31 on Assessors' Property Map 8, now or formerly of Mimno, and that the sum of
$20,000.00 be appropriated for such land acquisition, and that such amount be transferred
from the appropriation voted under Article 40 of this warrant. VOTED Unanimously.
Article 44. LAND ACQUISITION (Lincoln and Middle Streets): TABLED:
journed meeting held March 31, 1975.
Article 45. LAND ACQUISITION (Marrett Road): That the conservation commission be autho-
rized to purchase or otherwise acquire, 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 inter-
est in all or any part of land shown as Lot 175A on Assessors' Property Map 32, being a
portion of the land shown as Lot 175A on Assessors' Property Map 32, being a portion of
the land conveyed to Lexington Associates, Inc. by Bernard J. Belcastro, that the sum of
$70,000.00 be appropriated for such land acquisition, and that such amount be transferred
from the appropriation voted under Article 40 of this warrant. VOTED unanimously.
Article 46. LAND ACQUISITION (Webb Street - Pinard): That the conservation commission be
authorized to purchase or otherwise acquire, 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 a parcel of land on Webb Street now or formerly of
Helen I. Pinard, and that the sum of $60,000.00 be appropriated for such land acquisition,
and that such amount be transferred from the appropriation voted under Article 40 of the
warrant. VOTED unanimously.
reconsidered at ad-
Article 47. LAND ACQUISITION (Meagherville): That the conservation commission be autho-
rized 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 parcel of land con-
sisting of various lots as shown on "Plan of Lots at Lexington Heights, owned by M.C.
Meagher," surveyed by E.A.W. Hammatt, C.E., dated July 1892, and that the sum of $5,000.00
be appropriated for such land acquisition, and that such amount be raised in the tax levy.
Amended to provide that this article be referred to the conservation commission, planning
board and the board of selectmen and report to the next annual town meeting. VOTED 110-
71. Reconsidered at adjourned meeting of April 7, 1975.
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ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING - MARCH 24, 1975
Article 48. CONSERVATION FUND: That this article be indefinitely postponed. VOTED
unanimously.
Article 49. STREET ACCEPTANCE (Belfry Terrace): To establish as a town way and accept
the layout of as a town way Belfry Terrace from Forest Street, a distance of 350 feet, as
laid out by the selectmen; to authorize the selectmen to purchase or otherwise acquire
any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; and that the sum of
$20,000.00 be appropriated for such land acquisition, construction, alteration and recon-
struction of Belfry Terrace as is necessary, and that such amount be raised in the tax
levy. VOTED.
Article 50. FOOTPATH (Valleyfield Street to Waltham Street): That this article be indef-
initely postponed. VOTED unanimously.
Article 51. STREET ACCEPTANCE (Columbus Street): To establish as a town way and accept
the layout of as a town way Columbus Street from the accepted portion a distance of 150
feet, as laid out by the selectmen and to authorize the selectmen to acquire any fee,
easement or other interest in land necessary therefor. VOTED unanimously.
Article 52. STREET ACCEPTANCE (Kendall Road): To establish as a town way and accept the
layout of as a town way Kendall Road from Sherburne Road a distance of 2230 feet, more or
less, southerly to the Vine Brook, as laid out by the selectmen and to authorize the se-
lectmen to acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor.
VOTED unanimously.
Article 53. STREET ACCEPTANCE (Sherburne Road): To establish as a town way and accept
the layout of as a town way Sherburne Road a distance of 1125 feet, more or less, from
Kendall Road to 110 feet beyond Dane Road, as laid out by the selectmen and to authorize
the selectmen to acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor.
VOTED unanimously.
Article 54. STREET ACCEPTANCE (Worthen Road): To establish as a town way and accept the
layout of as a town way Worthen Road a distance of 1100 ft. more or less, starting 400
feet from John Poulter Road to 150 feet beyond Sherburne Road, as laid out by the select-
men and to authorize the selectmen to acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land
necessary therefor. VOTED unanimously.
Article 55. STREET ACCEPTANCE (Springdale Road): To establish as a town way and accept
the layout of as a town way Springdale Road a distance of 900 feet, more or less, from
Bates Road to the 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 56. STREET ACCEPTANCE (Emerson Road): To establish as a town way and accept the
layout of as a town way Emerson Road a distance of 1520 feet, more or less, from Maple
Street to the 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 unanimously.
Article 57. STREET ACCEPTANCE (Bryant Road): To establish as a town way and accept the
layout of as a town way Bryant Road a distance of 330 feet, more or less, from Page Road
to Emerson Road as laid out by the selectmen and to authorize the selectmen to acquire
any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor. VOTED unanimously.
Article 58. STREET ACCEPTANCE (Bushnell Drive): To establish as a town way and accept
the layout of as a town way Bushnell Drive a distance of 470 feet, more or less, from
Worthen Road to the 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 unanimously.
Article 59. STREET ACCEPTANCE (Village Circle): To establish as a town way and accept
the layout of as a town way Village Circle a distance of 1350 feet, more or less, from
Bryant Road to the end as laid out by the selectmen and to authorize the selectmen to ac-
quire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor. VOTED.
Article 60. STREET ACCEPTANCE (Militia Drive): To establish as a town way and accept
the layout of as a town way Militia Drive a distance of 460 feet, more or less, from
Worthen Road to the end, as laid out by the selectmen and to authorize the selectmen to
acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land therefor. VOTED.
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ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING - MARCH 24, 1975
Article 61. STREET ACCEPTANCES (Filing Fees): That $1,000.00 be appropriated for filing
fees in connection with the acceptance of streets and that such amount be raised in the
tax levy. VOTED nanimously.
Article 62. LAND TRANSFER (To Lexington Housing Authority): That the selectmen be autho-
rized to convey a strip of town -owned land approximately 300 feet long on the southerly
side of Wood Street, and approximately 300 feet westerly from Fairview Avenue, consisting
of approximately 12,800 square feet, to the Lexington Housing Authority on such terms as
the selectmen shall deem advisable, provided that grantee will bear all expenses of the
conveyance. VOTED.
Article 63. ZONING BY -LAW (Retail Established Hours): Tabled and subsequently reconsid-
ered at adjourned town meeting of March 31, 1975
Article 64. NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM: Tabled and subsequently reconsidered at
adjourned town meeting of March 31, 1975
Article 65.
at adjourned
Article 66.
as set forth
NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM MAPS: Tabled and subsequently reconsidered
town meeting of April 7, 1975.
ZONING BY -LAW CLARIFICATION: That the zoning -by -law of the town be amended
in this article.
Article 67. ZONING BY -LAW: That the zoning by -law of the town be amended by inserting a
new subsection 24.6 as follows:
"No private way or driveway which serves a non - residential use in a non - residential
district shall be built through a residential district." VOTED 173 -3.
Article 68. ZONING BY -LAW (Certified Plot Plan): That Section 11.2 of the zoning by -law
be amended by adding the following thereto:
"Before a foundation is constructed, a certified plot plan shall be submitted to the
building commissioner with such information as he may deem necessary for the en-
forcement of the building by -law, zoning by -law, and other applicable laws, by -laws,
rules and regulations of the town." VOTED unanimously.
Article 69. ZONING BY -LAW (Garage Space): That Section 25.80 of the zoning by -law be
amended to read:
"garage space for parking automobiles, one of which may be a commercial vehicle only
if owned or used by a person resident in the dwelling to which the garage is ac-
cessory;" DEFEATED 81 -89.
The meeting adjourned at 11:02 p.m.
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Adjourned Town Meeting, March 25
The meeting was called to order at 7:45 p.m. in Cary Memorial Hall by Moderator Lincoln P.
Cole, Jr. There were 181 town meeting members present. The invocation was offered by
Herbert R. Adams, pastor of the Follen church.
Article 2. Address by Professor Robert B. Kent: At the request of the town meeting mem-
bers association, the moderator stated that the bicentennial committee, under Article 2 as
part of its report, sponsored Professor Robert B. Kent to present a dissertation on the
heritage of town meeting. Professor Kent, who is a former town moderator, made a presen-
tation a condensation of which follows:
"When members of the town meeting members association first spoke with me concerning this talk, I was
quite in awe of the prospect of such an invitation. I remain so. Beyond that I feel deeply honored.
One of my favorite flights of fancy is to speculate on the positions I might have taken had I been
alive at earlier times which we have come to look upon as great moments in history. Never having had
any affinity for organizations which advocate overthrow of established government by force and violence,
I have never been at all certain that in 1775 I would have been a Patriot and not a Tory. Not only
may one express doubt about whether, deprived of the advantage of hindsight, he would be on the side we
now declare to be that of the angels; would we have even recognized that we stood at a turning point in
history? The answer here is almost surely "no ", and indeed the participants in those great events were
doubtless but dimly aware, if that, of the part they played in what we now view as belonging to the ages.
There is something unsettling about this. We are talking about the beginnings of independence, yet
in contemporary terms we are talking about civil disobedience, disobedience in aid of protecting a cache
of arms gathered for purposes of which established government understandably took a dim view, a view
which subsequent events proved to be quite warranted. On April 19th we celebrate that disobedience, and
the revolution to which it helped give birth. Our reaffirmation of the rightness of those events rests
on our understanding of the values involved, of the principle of government by law and not by arbitrary
fiat, and ultimately the principle of self - government.
There can be no doubt about it, Mr. Moderator, this town meeting was deeply enmeshed in events
leading up to April 19, 1975. In 1765 the town meeting adopted strong resolutions against the Stamp Act.
In 1769 it voted not to use tea or permit tea or snuff to be kept until the duty be removed. In 1772 it
passed strong resolutions on the unhappy state of the colony, authored by Rev. Jonas Clarke. The meet-
ing directed the Representative of the General Court to take positions consonant with the town's views.
In late 1774 the town meeting passed a number of votes relating to arming the community. One re-
solve contains the pledge We shall be ready to Sacrifice our Estates, and everything dear in life, Yea,
& Life itself, in support of the common cause."
The town meeting constantly bespoke itself of events in Boston; it voted in 1774 to adhere to re-
solves of the Continental Congress. In short, Mr. Moderator, this meeting of farmers, in a town meet-
ing of a community of about 700 people, concerned itself with events far beyond its own locale. In the
words of Holmes, it "shared the passion and action of (its) time." Do I suggest this meeting now do
likewise? Yes, I do, lest, again in Homes' words, "(it) be judged not to have lived."
When first approaching this subject, I was troubled by the license, poetic or otherwise, that seem-
ed necessary to equate this meeting with that of 200 years ago. After all that was an open meeting,
this a representative one. I am troubled no longer. This meeting goes back to the years of Cambridge
North Precinct, to Cambridge Farms, beyond the incorporation of Lexington in 1713. Until 1776,
the records refer to the voters as freeholders, thereafter as freemen. This all male meeting did some
interesting things, some funny in a way, others not so funny. In 1781 William Diamond, having moved
away, had to sue the town to recover his pay for serving as drummer, a post created by the town meeting
in 1774. In 1793 the town meeting voted to buy seats for Negroes in the Meeting House. Not until 1881
did the town vote, by the stirring margin of 16 to 2, to petition the legislature for an act permitting
women to vote in town affairs and to hold office. Not until 39 years later, when the Constitution of
the United States was amended in 1920, did women participate in town meeting. A bare ten years later
the representative type of meeting came to Lexington, then numbering nearly 9500 people, with just over
4000 registered voters. The 1928 petition to the legislature for authority for this structure of
government passed the town meeting by a vote of 120 -106, a total barely exceeding the size of the
representative town meeting which it sought. Final approval by the town came the next year on a vote of
497 -234, approximately 18% of the voters participating. At the first election under the new plan 289
people sought 202 seats; on this occasion over 3,000 people voted, 75% of those registered. So in a
very real sense this has been a representative meeting for many, many years. Its members are here because
they want to be here, and having been elected, they acquire responsibilities as broad as the interests of
the town itself. To be sure the State Constitution and the general laws bound its authority but,'twas
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Article 2. (Con't.)
ever thus, even in the days of the General Court of the Province of Massachusetts Bay.
The problems are different now. The values of Lexington and Concord found their way into our con-
stitutions; ours is a job of conservation and development, not of revolution. Other values were articu-
lated following that unsuccessful rebellion of 1860 to 1865. We glory in the victory of the 18th century
revolutionaries and we are grateful for the preservation of the nation through the defeat of those of the
19th century. The values of these events we find in our constitutions, in the Bill of Rights, in equal
protection of the laws, but their nurture is for us. For too long as a people we have left these values
to the courts, despite warnings from thoughtful jurists that we are asking courts to carry burdens which
in the nature of things they cannot and ought not to carry. Judge Learned Hand expressed such a view,
followed by this famous passage:
"You may ask what then will become of the fundamental principles of equity and fair play which our
constitutions enshrine; and whether I seriously believe that unsupported they will serve merely as
counsels of moderation. I do not think anyone can say what will be left of those principles; I do not
know whether they will serve only as counsels; but this much I think I do know -- that a society so
riven that the spirit of moderation is gone, no court can save, that a society where that spirit flour-
ishes, no court need save; that in a society which evades its responsibilities by thrusting upon the
courts the nurture of the spirit, that spirit in the end will perish."
Brevity has virtue, of that I am now painfully aware, and it would be great if we could confine
discussion to the really important, and rarely consider an article more than once. But given effort to
identify the important and to stay with it, the quality of this meeting surely cannot be measured in
terms of a small numbered response to the question, how many nights? Neither, I would suggest with
great respect to the hard - working citizens to my right, those legitimate guardians against waste, neither
is the size of the tax rate the one true barometer of success of the meeting. Holmes has said that taxes
are what we pay for civilized society. When I divide the tax by the number of days in the year, I am
amazed at how much, tangible and intangible, we receive. And I deeply believe that the quality of a
community is to be measured more by how much we can do together than by how little we can get by with.
I have suggested that this meeting not try to avoid the terrible problems facing Boston, the country,
the world. These are our problems, as they were recognized to be 200 years old. Our relationship to
these problems should be discussed in this place. These problems are controversial; to use an over-
worked but very appropriate word, they are divisive. My own feeling is that we have suffered as a
people from a malaise of the political spirit since the dreadful events of 1963 and 1968. The agony of
Vietnam has touched this community in many ways, and we are all adept at interpreting Lexington's history
to bring it into harmony with our own pictures of the present. We need a rededication to Judge Hand's
spirit of moderation, not to the moderation of the uninvolved, but to a spirit of civility with each
other, that civility which necessitates the procedures by which this meeting is governed. In an atmos-
phere of civility we can come together and work out informed positions on tough problems. If for want
of such civility we shrink from those problems, we are in trouble.
This meeting is the workshop; what happens here is the blueprint for tomorrow; however well it is
done, it becomes the heritage we leave for the generations unborn. What happens here today takes on
far more meaning because of what happened then. The country pays attention to what we do, because of
what they did. It is at once our unique opportunity and our very special burden."
Article 70. ZONING BY -LAWS (Swimming Pools): To amend the zoning by -law by inserting a
new subsection 24.8 as follows:
"Every swimming pool as defined in Section 422.1 of the Massachusetts State
Building Code shall be completely surrounded by a fence or wall not less than
four (4) feet in height. Each such fence or wall shall be so constructed
as not to have openings, holes, or spaces larger than four (4) inches in
any direction, except for doors and gates and except for picket fences where
the space between pickets shall not exceed four (4) inches." VOTED unanimously.
Article 71. ZONING BY -LAW (Substitution of Words "Zoning Officer" for "Building Inspec-
tor", etc): That the subject matter of this article be referred to the selectmen's per-
sonnel advisory board and that this committee shall review and report to the next annual
town meeting on this subject and all related matters of inspection, including, but not
limited to such topics as fire, building, plumbing, electrical, wetlands and other in-
spection matters, for the purpose of proposing comprehensive organization and staffing
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plans for all such inspection and monitoring matters. VOTED.
Article 72. PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS: That $12,000.00 be appropriated to be expended
under the supervision of the planning board, for professional consultants and for ex-
penses incurred by the planning board to make general planning studies of such matters,
but not limited to, downtown parking, transportation, the future use and development of
Hanscom Field, hydrological studies, soil studies, and bicentennial studies, and that such
amount be raised in the tax levy. Indefinitely POSTPONED.
Article 73. VACATION PAY ADVANCES: That the town accept Section 65 of Chapter 44 of the
General Laws which provides that:
In any city which accepts this section by vote of the city council, with the approval
of the mayor, and in any town which accepts this section at a town meeting, advances
of pay may be made to any officer or employee thereof in advance of his regular
vacation to the extent of the pay to which he is about to be entitled during such
vacation period under such regulations as the city or town treasurer may prescribe.
VOTED.
Article 74. HISTORICAL COMMISSION: That the town accept Section 8D of Chapter 40 of the
General Laws and that an historical commission consisting of five members be appointed by
the town manager, with the approval of the selectmen for terms of three years expiring on
April 1 except that the initial appointments shall be one member for one year, two members
for two years and two members for three years. VOTED unanimously.
Article 75. COUNCIL ON AGING: That the general by -laws of the Town of Lexington be
amended by adding a new Article XXXII to read as follows:
Section 1. There shall be a Council on Aging for the purpose of coordinating or car-
rying out programs designed to meet the problems of the aging in coordination with pro-
grams of the department of elder affairs.
Section 2. The council shall consist of seven members to be appointed by the town
manager with the approval of the selectmen for terms of three years expiring on June 1
except that the initial appointments shall be two members for one year, two members for
two years and three members for three years."
(a) That $5,000.00 is appropriated for the Council on Aging, and that such
amount be transferred from available and anticipated P.L. 92 -512 funds (federal revenue
sharing funds). VOTED,unanimously.
Article 76. GROUP LIFE and HEALTH INSURANCE FOR TEACHERS: That the board of selectmen
be authorized to petition the general court for an act to allow the selectmen to rescind
their acceptance of Section 11E of Chapter 32B of the general laws, which permits appro-
priation of funds to pay costs for group life and health coverage for retired teachers,
etc. VOTED unanimously.
Article 77. CABLE TV: That this article be indefinitely postponed. VOTED nanimously.
Article 78. REVALUATION OF TAXABLE PROPERTY: That $30,000. (one fifth of a five year
plan) be appropriated for a revaluation of all taxable property in the town, and that
such amount be transferred from the reserve fund - overlay surplus. VOTED 98 -62.
Article 79. USE OF ORGANIC FERTILIZER: That until the next annual town meeting, (1) no
synthetic or non - organic, or partially synthetic or partially non- organic fertilizer shall
be applied to any lands owned by the town, including but not limited to school lands and
conservation lands; and (2) such lands may be posted with signs bearing the following or
a similar legend: Petroleum -based fertilizer is essential for food production. There-
fore the Town of Lexington has chosen to use only organic fertilizer on its public lands.
By voice vote REFERRED to the board of selectmen for a recommendation to be made April 7,
1975.
Meeting adjourned at 10:57 p.m.
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Adjourned Town Meeting, March 31
The meeting was called to order at 8:02 p.m. in Cary Memorial Hall by Moderator Lincoln P.
Cole, Jr. There were 187 town meeting members present. The invocation was offered by
Rev. Donald Wells, Pastor of the Trinity Covenant Church.
Article 2. COMMITTEE REPORT - Rededication of the Common: Resolution:
"We are deeply appreciative of the sacrifices our forefathers made on April 19, 1775
when, by their actions they dedicated this Common as the Birthplace of American
Liberty. As an expression of that appreciation we, the citizens of Lexington, in
1975, rededicate our Common, and ourselves to the Common Cause of American Liberty.
We pledge ourselves to respect the rights of others, so that we may enjoy individual
freedom;
We pledge ourselves to participate as informed citizens, so that we may preserve
truly democratic government;
We pledge ourselves to recognize both the sovereignty and the worldwide interdepen-
dence of all nations, so that our nation may continue to be free and independent and
progress toward a united world." VOTED unanimously.
Article 23. INFLOW INFILTRATION STUDY: Indefinitely POSTPONED.
Article 17. DRAINS (Fletcher Avenue and Wood Street): That the selectmen be authorized
to install drains in such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as they may deter-
mine, including the widening, deepening or altering the course of brooks, streams and
water courses and the construction of new channels in said other land, or otherwise, and
to acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; and to appro-
priate the sum of $40,000.00 for such installation and land acquisition, and that such
amount be raised in the tax levy. VOTED.
Article 41. LAND ACQUISITION CONSERVATION (North Lexington Brook Land): POSTPONED to
next regular or special meeting.
Article 44. LAND ACQUISITION (Lincoln and Middle Streets): That the conservation com-
mission be authorized to purchase or otherwise acquire, 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 re-
striction or other interest in all or any part of land shown as Lot 124 on Assessors'
Property Map 34, now or formerly of Napoli; that the sum of $205,000. be appropriated for
such land acquisition, and that such amount be transferred from the appropriation voted
under Article 40 of this warrant.
MOTION: That action on this article be taken under the by -law which requires a roll
call if 50 members so desire. Forty nine members so indicated. By roll call vote Arti-
cle 44 was APPROVED 138 -44.
Article 63. ZONING AMENDMENT: That the general by -laws of the Town of Lexington be
amended by adding a new Article XXXI to read as follows:
"Article XXXI Hours of Business
No business, engaged in the retail sale of food, which is not otherwise licensed by
the board of selectmen, shall sell at retail between the hours of 1:00 A. M. and
5:00 A. M." VOTED.
Article 64. ZONING AMENDMENT - National Flood Insurance: That the town join the National
Flood Insurance Program and that the planning board be authorized to take all actions
necessary to carry out this vote, and to insure that land not subject to flooding is re-
moved from Flood Hazard Boundary Maps. VOTED.
The meeting adjourned at 11:17 p.m.
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Adjourned Town Meeting, April 7
The meeting was called to order at 8:07 p.m. in Cary Memorial Hall by Moderator Lincoln P.
Cole, Jr. There were 181 town meeting members present. The invocation was offered by
Rev. Alvin Porteous, Pastor of the First Baptist Church.
Article 65. ZONING AMENDMENT - National Flood Insurance Districts: That the zoning by-
law of the town be amended to provide for Flood Insurance Districts. Defeated 74 -89 but
reconsidered in amended form and passed April 16, 1975
Article 47. LAND ACQUISITION (Meagherville): Reconsideration of action of March 24, 1975.
The earlier action to refer this article to the conservation commission, planning board
and the board of selectmen and report to the next annual town meeting was affirmed 90 -81.
Article 79. FERTILIZER USAGE: In order to set an example that other municipalities and
that individuals might follow relative to the use of fertilizers for food production,
until the next annual town meeting:
No synthetic or non - organic, or partially synthetic or partially non - organic fertil-
izer shall be applied to selected lands owned by the town, including and limited to
two areas - to the property around the Town Hall and also to Hastings Park, and
that such lands may be posted with signs bearing the following or a similar legend:
Petroleum -based fertilizers are essential to food production. Therefore the Town
of Lexington has chosen to use only organic fertilizers on these public lands. VOTED
Article 80. SCHOOL BUSING POLICY: That the town meeting instruct the school committee
to review the present school transportation policy of the town and to formulate a policy
which provides transportation at no extra user charge for all students for whom state re-
imbursement is available and to appropriate $120,000 (to be reimbursed by the state) for
such transportation. DEFEATED.
Article 81. LAND TRANSFER FOR CONSERVATION PURPOSES: That the selectmen be authorized
to transfer the care, custody, management and control of the land acquired under Articles
43 and 44 of the warrant for the 1960 annual town meeting to the conservation commission
for conservation purposes including outdoor recreation as provided by Section 8C of Chap-
ter 40 of the General Laws. VOTED unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 11:01 p.m.
Adjourned Town Meeting, April 14
The meeting was called to order at 8:04 P.M. in Cary Memorial Hall by Moderator Lincoln P.
Cole, Jr. There were 185 town meeting members present. The invocation was offered by
Rev. Henry H. Clark, Minister at the Hancock United Church of Christ.
Article 2. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Supplemental Report No. 3 of the Appropriation Committee.
acceptance. VOTED.
Articles 4 and 5. EXPENSE AND PERSONAL SERVICES BUDGET: The appropriation voted on the
line items on these budgets are listed in the report by the comptroller under "Appro-
priation Accounts."
The meeting adjourned at 11:27 p.m.
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Adjourned Town Meeting, April 16
The meeting was called to order at 8:03 p.m. in Cary Memorial Hall by Moderator Lincoln P.
Cole, Jr. There were 173 town meeting members present. The invocation was offered by
Rev. Harold T. Handley, Rector Emeritus of the Church of Our Redeemer.
Article 65. NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE DISTRICTS: That the town manager be authorized
with the approval of the board of selectmen to direct the building commissioner to comply
with all HUD National Flood Insurance Regulations in those areas that are designated by
HUD as flood -prone areas. VOTED.
Article 34. DOG KENNEL: That $19,500. be appropriated, in addition to the money appro-
priated under Article 37 of the warrant for the 1973 annual town meeting, for construct-
ing originally equipping and furnishing a dog kennel on town owned land, and that such
amount be raised in the tax levy. VOTED.
Article 85. ZONING AMENDMENT: To instruct the planning board to appoint committees to
study and make recommendations to the planning board concerning possible amendments to
the zoning by -law, in at least each of the following areas: (a) sound; (b) artificial
lighting; (c) odor and effluents into the atmosphere; (d) liquid and solid effluents;
(e) signs; and to form and activate the committees without undue delay, so that the re-
sults can be made available to the planning board and interested citizens sufficiently
early to permit the inclusion of articles in the next annual town warrant. DEFEATED.
Article 82. ZONING AMENDMENT - Buffer Zones: The motion as presented was defeated but
was subsequently reconsidered and referred to the planning board for study and for a re-
port to be made at the next annual meeting.
Article 83. BUFFER ZONE: Indefinitely POSTPONED. Carried nanimously.
Article 84. BUFFER ZONE LIGHTING: Indefinitely POSTPONED. Carried unanimously.
Article 86. LAND PURCHASE CONSERVATION: To acquire approximately two acres of land in
the area of Bates Road and Wood Street described as Lot E, Book 481, page 589 in the
Middlesex South Land Registry District and to appropriate $10,000 to be raised in the
tax levy. DEFEATED.
Article 87. TRANSFER OF FUNDS: That $800,000.00 be appropriated to reduce the tax rate
for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1975, and that such amount be transferred from the
excess and deficiency account. VOTED.
The meeting dissolved at 10:59 p.m.
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Town Clerk
Following is the report of the Town Clerk for the year 1975, including all licenses
issued and fees collected, fees collected being turned over to the town:
DOG LICENSES
Male Dog Licenses Issued 1,479 @ $ 3.00 $ 4,437.00
Female Dog Licenses Issued 402 @ 6.00 2,412.00
Spayed Female Dog Licenses Issued 1,355 @ 3.00 4,065.00
Kennel Licenses Issued 7 @ 10.00 70.00
Kennel Licenses Issued 5 @ 25.00 125.00
Kennel Licenses Issued 1 @ 50.00 50.00
Transfer Licenses Issued 6 @ .25 1.50
Total $11,160.50
Total Number of Dog Licenses Issued 3,255
Total Fees turned over to Town 1,138.65
SPORTING LICENSES
Resident
Citizen Fishing Issued 414 @ 8.25 $ 3,415.50
Citizen Hunting Issued 157 @ 8.25 1,295.25
Citizen Sporting Issued 106 @ 13.50 1,431.00
Citizen Minor Fishing Issued 51 @ 6.25 318.75
Alien Fishing Issued 2 @ 11.25 22.50
Citizen Minor Trapping Issued 2 @ 6.25 12.50
Citizen Trapping Issued 6 @ 11.50 69.00
Duplicate Licenses Issued 3 @ 1.00 3.00
Citizen Sporting over 70 51 @ Free -- --
Archery Deer Stamps 7 @ 5.10 35.70
Waterfowl Stamps 83 @ 1.25 103.75
Non - Resident
Citizen Fishing Issued
Citizen 7 -day Fishing Issued
Citizen Hunting (Big Game)
2 @ 14.25 28.50
3 @ 8.25 24.75
1 @ 35.25 35.25
Total 6,795.45
Number of Licenses Issued 798
Total Fees turned over. to Town 207.45
OTHER LICENSES, FINANCING STATEMENTS, TERMINATIONS, ETC.
Marriage Licenses Issued 234 @ 4.00 936.00
Financing Statements Recorded 1,122.00
Terminations Recorded 69.00
Certified Certificates 1,964.64
Pole Locations 114.50
Gasoline Permits 19.00
Miscellaneous 299.50
Street Listings 1,134.50
SUMMARY
Dog Licenses Issued
Sporting Licenses Issued
Marriage Licenses Issued
Financing Statements Recorded
Terminations Recorded
Certified Certificates
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$11,160.50
6,795.45
936.00
1,122.00
69.00
1,964.64
TOWN CLERK
SUMMARY (Cont'd)
Pole Locations $ 114.50
Gasoline Permits 19.00
Street Listings 1,134.50
Miscellaneous 299.50
Total Receipts for 1975 $23,615.09
BIRTHS BY MONTHS
1 9 7 5
(Stillbirths Excluded)
(Following are the births received up to January 6, 1976 - all births
for 1975 not received)
In Lexington Out of Lexington Totals
Months Totals Males Females Males Females Males Females
January 8 0 0 4 4 4 4
February 11 0 0 6 5 6 5
March 8 0 0 4 4 4 4
April 12 0 0 3 9 3 9
May 14 0 0 9 5 9 5
June 15 0 0 4 11 4 11
July 22 0 0 11 11 11 11
August 17 0 0 9 8 9 8
September 14 0 0 4 10 4 10
October 11 0 0 6 5 6 5
November 9 0 0 3 6 3 6
December 3 0 0 2 1 2 1
Totals 144 0 0 65 79 65 79
MARRIAGES BY MONTHS - -- 1975
Grooms Brides Grooms Brides Grooms Brides
Months Totals First First Second Second Third Third
January 15 13 12 2 3 0 0
February 11 10 10 1 1 0 0
March 8 7 5 1 3 0 0
April 24 20 21 3 3 1 0
May 32 27 30 5 2 0 0
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Marriages by Months - 1975
Grooms Brides Grooms Brides Grooms Brides
Months Totals First First Second Second Third Third
June 39 37 39 2 0 0 0
July 20 17 17 3 3 0 0
August 42 37 37 5 4 0 1
September 24 20 21 4 2 0 1
October 23 19 20 4 3 0 0
November 20 15 17 4 3 1 0
December 18 13 15 5 3 0 0
Totals 276 235 244 39 30 2 2
Number of Marriages Recorded 276
Residents 279
Non - Residents 273
Solemnized in Lexington 159
Solemnized in Other Places 117
Age of the Oldest Groom 76
Age of the Oldest Bride 68
Age of the Youngest Groom 17
Age of the Youngest Bride 15
1975 DEATHS RECEIVED UP TO JANUARY 6, 1976 (ALL DEATHS FOR 1975 NOT RECEIVED)
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Total
Male 9 10 13 9 10 13 11 12 5 9 12 3 116
Female 14 17 15 11 10 9 12 16 18 14 11 7 154
Residents Died in Lexington
Male 4 1 1 2 2 4 3 2 3 5 2 0 29
Female 5 4 4 5 3 2 2 4 7 7 2 1 46
Non - Residents Died in Lexington
Male 3 4 4 2 5 3 4 6 1 1 5 3 41
Female 3 2 4 2 4 3 4 5 7 7 2 6 49
Residents Died Out of Lexington
Male 2 5 8 5 3 6 4 4 1 3 5 0 46
Female 6 11 7 4 3 4 6 7 4 0 7 0 59
Children Under One Year
Male 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Female 0 0 0 0 0 1 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 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 4
Female 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 4
Between Thirty & Sixty
Male 2 3 2 0 1 3 2 1 3 3 1 1 22
Female 3 2 1 1 0 0 0 1 5 1 1 1 16
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TOWN CLERK
1975 Deaths Received up to January 6, 1976 Con't.
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Total
Between Sixty & Ninety
Male 6 7 9 8 8 8 8 9 2 5 8 1 79
Female 9 12 10 10 7 7 10 11 11 9 9 5 110
Over Ninety
Male 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 2 0 0 2 1 11
Female 2 2 3 0 3 1 1 4 2 4 0 1 23
Historic Districts Commission
The Historic Districts Commission held 32 meetings during 1975 at which 45 hearings were conducted
in connection with 47 applications for certificates of Appropriateness or permits for demolition or
removal. The volume of the commission's work in number of applications received was slightly more than
1974, 53 vs 50. However, the applications handled in 1975 were in general less complicated, except for
one store front remodeling and the bicentennial walking tour markers. As usual, commercial signs
constituted the largest single category of requests before the commission, there being 18 such requests,
representing 32% of the total requests. There were only three applications involving new buildings and
additions, reflecting again low building activity in the historic districts. There follows a statistical
analysis of the commission's activities for 1975.
A. Applications before Commission in 1975:
Applications pending January 1, 1975
Applications received in 1975
Total applications before the Commission
3
53
Applications disposed of:
Certificates of Appropriateness:
Issued 40
Disapproved 3
Withdrawn 3
Permits for Demolition or Removal:
Issued 4
Disapproved 0
46
4
56
Total Applications Disposed of: 50
Applications pending December 31, 1975
B. Applications by District:
Hancock - Clarke District 3
Battle Green District 36
Munroe Tavern District 6
East Village District 11
C. Summary of Applications disposed of in 1975:
Certificates of Appropriateness issued for:
Residential premises:
Additions to grounds 1
Alterations to dwellings 6
Color changes 2
Fencing 1
New building 1
Sign 1
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12
6
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HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION
C. Continued 40
Charitable premises:
Addition to historic house 1
Alteration to historic building 1
Wayside pulpit 1
Signs and plaques 1
Color changes 1
5
Commercial premises:
Addition to buildings 1
Alterations to buildings 7
Paving 1
Signs 14 23 40
Certificates of Appropriateness disapproved:
Awning 1
Signs 2 3
Permits for Demolition or Removal issued:
Barn and shed 2
Dwelling 1
Store 1
4
Applications withdrawn:
Dwelling 1
Signs 2 3
Total 50
Thomas J. Holzbog
Wilbur M. Jaquith, Chairman
Donald J. Shaw
S. Lawrence Whipple
Georgia H. Williams, Secretary
Board of Registration
AS 1975 was an off - election year, there were only four registration ses-
sions held in addition to the regular office hours. Massachusetts now
has a three party system. The American Party received over 3% of the vote
cast at the November 5, 1974 election and is now considered an official
political party. Any person desiring to register or change his enrollment
may now be enrolled in the American Party, and they may run candidates for
office under the American Party label.
Reed Kingston Taylor, Chairman George E. Williams
Edward J. Belliveau Mary R. McDonough, Clerk
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Cash on hand July 1, 1974
Receipts for fiscal 1975
Expenditures per warrants
Cash on hand July 1, 1974
Invested cash included in
Invested cash included in
Interest on invested cash
Town Treasurer
fiscal 1975
receipts
expenditures
involved in receipts
SUMMARY OF TOWN TREASURER'S CASH
Shawmut County Bank
Shawmut County Bank
Shawmut County Bank Federal Revenue Sharing
New England Merchants National Bank
New England Merchants National Bank (Library)
First National Bank of Boston
Harvard Trust Company (Includes bank anticipation funds)
Newton Waltham Bank and Trust Company
Middlesex Bank
Depositors Trust Company
State Street Bank and Trust Company
Boston Safe Deposit Bank
Capitol Bank
Cash on hand
Invested cash in transit
INVESTED CASH AS OF 6 -30 -75
Certificates of Deposits (Fiscal 1975)
Repurchase Notes
Harrington Seedling Forest Fund
Bicentennial Celebrations Fund
Conservation Fund
$ 265,491.77
75,545.903.72
75,811,395.49
74,844,870.18
265,491.77
42,256,587.04
43,757,337.04
385,227.72
83,338.67
10,899.01
473.42
39,493.05
5,912.10
35,169.94
161,141.90
13,312.53
8,765.00
3,000.00
17,081.38
5,000.00
1,000.00
761.96
1,145,000.00
$1,530,348.96
$ 5,140,750.00
60,000.00
1,120.99
40,520.79
18,740.56
REPORT OF TAX TITLE ACCOUNTS
Number of Tax Titles on hand, July 1, 1974 46
Number of Tax Titles during Fiscal 1975 11
Number of Tax Titles released during Fiscal 1975 0
Number of Tax Titles foreclosed during Fiscal 1975 -25
Number of Tax Titles town owned _ 4
Total Accounts 28
Total amount due on accounts $ 13,677.87*
*Does not include the 4 town -owned titles unassessed since 1962 (1), 1962 (1) and 1967 (1) with
total unpaid taxes of $103.04.
Louis A.Zehner
Town Treasurer
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Cary Memorial Library
Report of the Treasurer -- FY75
Balance on hand July 1, 1974
Main Library
East Lexington Branch
RECEIPTS
Fines, etc., Main Library
Fines, etc., Branch
Copying Service
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. Bond
Collected at Maturity
Narragansett Electric Co. Bond
Collected at Maturity
N. Y. Power & Light Bond - Collected at Maturity
Transfer from General Investment Account --
Main Library
Transfer from General Investment Account -- Branch
Total
EXPENDITURES
$20,429.98
1,442.20
606.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
2,261.50
297.00
Books, Main Library $17,893.72
Books, Branch Library 1,886.27
Dues 369.00
Exhibits 665.68
Professional Improvement 495.37
Miscellaneous 491.56
Children's Room Summer Program 146.98
Uniform Rental Service 552.30
Recruitment 120.26
Purchase 40 Shares First Nat'l. Boston Corp. 1,091.16
Purchase 200 Shares The Boston Company 2,014.29
Poetry Reading Series 143.25
Balance on hand June 30, 1975
The June 30, 1975, indicated balance is on deposit as follows:
County Bank $5,483.32
Lexington Savings 751.29
General Investment Account
Balance on hand July 1, 1974 Lexington Savings $4,882.15
Income from Investments 3,730.75
$8,612.90
Transfer to County Bank 2,558.50
Balance on hand June 30, 1975 $6,054.40
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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$4,583.49
243.78
24.72
90.64
255.44
148.32
164.80
24.72
407.88
51.89
58.72
$6,054.40
$ 3,380.54
687.23
$ 4,067.77
28,036.68
$32 ,104.45
25,869.84
$ 6,234.61
New York Power & Light Co.
Collected at Maturity 5/5/75
Lexington Savings Bank
Lexington Savings Bank
Narragansett Electric Co.
Collected at Maturity 1/2/75
Leader Federal Savings & Loan
Shawmut Association, Inc.
Northern Pacific R.R. (1997)
Southern Pacific R.R. (1986)
First National City Corp.
First National Boston Corp.
State St. Boston Financial Corp.
Gulf Oil Corporation
Lexington Savings Bank
The Boston Company, Inc.
CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Investments
Description
1st Mtg.
1st Mtg.
205 Shares
Prior Lien
936 Shares
575 Shares
61 Shares
128 Shares
Special Notice
200 Shares
General
Leroy and Geneva Brown
Beals
Maria Cary
Book Purchase
Alice Butler Cary
Jane Phinney
Goodwin Musical
Laura M. Brigham
George W. Sarano
War Parents Book Memorial
Nelson W. Jenney
Pauline Burbank Pierce
Caira Robbins
Wellington Library
Emma Ostrom Nichols
Sarah Elizabeth Raymond
Abbie C. Smith
Lewis L. Hoyt
Sue Medeiros
Funds
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Rate of
Income Value Income
2 3/4% $ 1,000.00 $ 27.50
5 1/4% 1,100.00 58.96
5 1/4% 6,054.40 322.59
3% 1,000.00 15.00
5 1/4% 1,000.00 53.56
6,068.75 615.00
4% 4,000.00 160.00
2 7/8% 4,000.00 115.00
6,464.25 767.52
7,587.22 1,098.21
1,444.90 146.40
3,040.04 214.40
5 3/4% 1,935.00 110.61
2,014.29 26.00
$46,708.85 $3,730.75
Principal
$20,365.35
4,000.00
1,100.00
400.00
1,000.00
2,958.50
300.00
1,100.00
3,100.00
300.00
1,800.00
2,000.00
1,000.00
300.00
1,100.00
1,000.00
2,000.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
885.00
$46,708.85
Robert C. Hilton
Treasurer
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 1975
Animal bites 119 136 114 133
Chickenpox 66 19 19 18
Dysentery 1 3
German Measles 1 39 7
Gonorrhea 11 11 15 19
Hepatitis 2 6 1 5
Meningitis 1 2
Mumps 4 2 1 6
Salmonella 7 2 5 4
Scarlet fever 12 8 10 3
Streptococcal sore throat 240 170 116 104
Syphillis 4 1
Tuberculosis 2 1
Measles 1
Total Communicable Diseases Reported 415 406 296 293
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 1975
Communicable diseases 113 184 49 13
Tuberculosis visits 228 85 32 5
Health supervision:
Infants under 1 year 68 40 17 6
Pre - school children 610 306 5 12
School children 48 29 9 2
Visits to adults 37 56 40 45
Visits to elderly 215 128
Total visits 1104 700 367 211
Miscellaneous Clinics 4
*Well Elderly Clinics 24 48 51
Education talks (hours) 19 21
*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 1975
Diptheria- tetanus clinic 84
Influenza clinic -town employees 288 387 197 186
Influenza clinic- citizens 65 yrs & over . . 293 325 248
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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 861 969 841
Rubella (german measles) clinic 29
Detection Clinics
1972 1973 1974 1975
*Glaucoma eye screening clinic 689 556 602 556
PTA pre - school eye screening clinic 133 149 77 72
* *Hard of Hearing clinic 208 137 205
Lead Poisoning Detection Clinic 110
*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 1975
New Cases
Children 63 81
Adults 109 136
Walk -in services 6 4
Total 178 221
Re- applications
Children 14
Adults 15
Total 29
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30
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Individual Interviews
Psychiatrists 771 969
Psychologists 1037 2174
Social Workers 2933 4249
Mental Health Coordinator 238 0
Nurses (Psychiatric) 593
Occupational Therapist 325
Special Services 48
Total 4979 8358
Closed Cases 174 258
Environmental Statistics
1972 1973 1974 1975
Milk samples collected and analysed 235 319 302 205
Water samples collected and analysed . . . 51 56 55 120
Food service establishments inspections . . 154 47 110. 203
*Day care inspections 17 1 1
Public, semi - public pools & "Res" inspections 45 17 35 48
Nursing home inspections 6 2 3 3
Hotel inspections 3 6
*Now under Massachusetts Office for Children.
Complaints and Nuisances
1972 1973 1974 1975
Animal Complaints 7 1 44 60
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BOARD OF HEALTH
Air pollution 9 4 10
Brooks and streams 4
Food service establishments (inc markets) . 12 20 21 32
Drainage (surface, wet basements) 13 6 5 9
General complaints 5 10 15 23
Housing complaints 7 9 9 13
Garbage and rubbish complaints 29 35 55 70
Rodents 3 5 18 24
Sewage disposal 22 18 74 80
Food, milk and cream 7 4 5 21
Water supply - public 2 1 4 7
Hatch act violations 5 1 3 5
Mosquitoes, insects 3 1 6 15
Noise pollution 5 9
Uncovered trucks 3
Possible food bourne illness 1 3 5
Swimming pools 2 1 7 10
Lead paint. inspections 4 115
Total complaints and nuisances 120 122 292 503
Licenses and Permits
1972 1973 1974 1975
Animal permits (including poultry) 52 57 63 57
Buriel permits 171 138 126
Child Care Center licenses 13 14
Disposal Works, installer permit 9 11 17 9
Food establishment permit 56 55 55 85
Funeral director licenses 7 7 7 5
Garbage disposal permits 4 7 4 3
Market registrations 6 2 5
Massage permits 3 2 2 1
Methyl alcohol permits 3 3 3 3
Milk license (store) 48 57 52 57
Milk license (vehicle) 10 10 12 12
Motel license 3 3 3
Nursing home approval 3 2 2 3
Oleomargarine registration 18 20 21 19
Recreation camp license 1 1 1 1
Rubbish disposal permits 13 15 14 13
Sewage disposal permits 8 15 11 11
Swimming pool permits 14 14 15 17
Syringe permit 1 1 2 3
Septic tank installation permits
New 14 7
Repair 8 15 9 8
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 ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
1972 1973 1974 1975
Licensed canine 2738 2906 2934 3206
Dogs immunized at rabies clinic 1015 861 969 841
Animal bites
Canine 102 109 100 116
Feline 5 4 5 4
Chipmunks 3 1
Gerbil 1 12 3 7
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BOARD OF HEALTH
REPORT OF THE ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER (CONT)
1972 1973 1.974 1975
Guinea pig 1 4 1
Hamster 1 1 2
Rodents 4 1 1
Rabbit 4 2 1
Racoon 1 1
Pony 1
Skunk 1
Squirrel 1 1
Total animal bites 119 136 114 133
Animal heads sent to Wasserman Laboratory 10 7 6
for testing (All reported negative for
rabies).
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Inspection of livestock
Horses 123 116 107 116
Dairy cows 6
Beef cattle 10 21 21 19
Goats 4 6 6 10
Deer 6 9 10
Barns and facilities 44 45 44 57
Oxen 4
Canine Data
1972 1973 1974 1975*
Leash law violations 464 310 519 494
Unlicensed dog violations 413 513 473 208
Total violations 877 823 992 702
Complaints of violations filed in Concord
District Court 80 177 148 131
Complaints
Barking dogs 73 165 129 162
Dogs biting or menacing 115 114 110 55
Pack of dogs 77 64 48 5
Dog hearings in accordance with Chap 140 1 3 1 4
Lost or stray dogs 566 491 222 185
Dogs picked up and returned to owner 266 158 62 167
Dogs killed or injured by cars 14 14 15 10
Dogs cared for at kennel 198 228 265 217
Dogs released to Animal Rescue League . . 94 99 111 9
Dogs placed in homes 7 11 14 25
Total complaints 1491 3224 867 839
*July 1- December 31, Due to Change of Personnel
Barry Littleton
Animal Control Officer
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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 1975. 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:
1971 1972 1973 1974 1975
Administration 3 8 8 -
Clerical 7 6 7
Park Department & Shade Tree 24 23 23 - -
Custodians 3 3 3 -
Public Works Department 47 44 48
84 84 89
Director's Office - - - 2 2
Operations - 82 82
Planning /Administration 14 14
Engineering - - 14 14
112 112
Garbage Collection
Stanley Roketenetz, Incorporated is in his second year of a three year contract which went into effect
July 1, 1974 and expires on June 30, 1977.
Street Lighting
During the year 1975 the following street lights were removed and new installations were installed:
Removals New Installations
None 9 - 3500 Lumen Mercury Vapor
The following is a schedule of current lamps in service as of December 31, 1975:
1278 - 1000 Lumen Incandescent
57 - 2500 Lumen Incandescent
1165 - 3500 Lumen Mercury Vapor
4 - 6000 Lumen Incandescent
119 - 7000 Lumen Mercury Vapor
Total - 3072
3 - 10,000 Lumen Incandescent
385 - 11,000 Lumen Mercury Vapor
56 - 20,000 Lumen Mercury Vapor
5 - 35,000 Lumen Mercury Vapor
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 au-
nicipal parking lot lining.
Center lines 257,596 ft. Stop lines 1,738 ft.
Crosswalks 15,054 ft. Parking lines 12,217 ft.
Curbing 4,392 ft. Bus stops 8
Parking tees 173 Street signs 106
Traffic Regulation signs 247 Signs for other purposes 118
Drain Cleaning
In 1975 there were 3990 catch basins cleaned.
Drain Construction - Town Labor and Equipment
Location
Forest Street
Length Size
315 ft. 15"
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The following equipment
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Curbing - Town Labor and Equipment
Location
Bedford Street
Sidewalk Construction
Location
Marrett Road
Bedford Street
Length
540 ft.
Town Labor and Equipment
Road Machinery
was purchased during 1975:
4 - 35,000 lb. GVW dump trucks
2 - automobiles
Water Division
Length
1492 ft.
1011 ft.
2503 ft.
(0.47 mile)
1 - used grader
1 - 300 gallon sprayer
1 - paint striper
- General Information
Range of static pressure in mains
Length of pipe in streets
Number of services
Number of hydrants
Total water consumption in 1975
Average daily consumption in 1975
Average daily consumption in 1975 per
Cost of water per year 1975
capita
Extent of Distributing
System - December
55 -130 pounds
151.21 miles
8940
1417
1,666,846,000 gals (estimated)
4,566,701 gals (estimated)
141 gals (estimated)
$400,043.00 (estimated)
31, 1975
Size of Pipe Length in Feet
4"
6"
8"
10"
14,952
335,412
231,551
22,890
Hydrant Installation
Size of Pipe Length in Feet
Hydrants in service January 1, 1975
Hydrants installed in 1975
Hydrants in service December 31, 1975
Broken Mains
Location Size
Middle Street
Volunteer Way
Coach Road
Haskell Street
Summer Street
East Street
Vaille Avenue
12"
16"
24"
Location
1408
9
6" Spring Street
12" Hawker Street
6" Lincoln Street
6" Edgewood Road
6" Heritage Drive
6" Peachtree Road
8" Sanitary Landfill Road
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152,241
27,253
14,084
Total 798,383
Size
8"
6"
10"
6"
6"
6"
6"
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Water Construction - Town Labor and Equipment
Location
Size Length
Volunteer Way 12" 140 ft. (relay)
Curve Street 6" 450 ft. (replaces 6 ")
Warren Street 8" 765 ft. (replaces 4 ")
Washington Street 8" 940 ft. (replaces 6 ")
Middle Street 8" 2010 ft. (replaces 6 ")
4305 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
Sewer Maintenance
32.87 miles
104.27 miles
7304
197
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$44,486.55
Pumping Stations - The small pumping stations at Byron Avenue, Worthen Road, Brigham Road, Constitu-
tion Road, North Street, Hayden Avenue, Marshall Road and Concord Avenue were checked daily as part of our
preventive maintenance program. The Brook Street pumping station was checked every day including running
the standby generator weekly.
Routine Cleaning of Mains - 7.67 miles of sewer mains were cleaned of sand, silt, gravel, roots and
debris during the year.
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, 40 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 break-
down for each storm:
Jan. 1-
3-
7-
13-
14-
18-
20-
21-
29-
0.2" Feb. 5- 7.2" Mar. 1- 1.4"
0.1" 6- 1.0" 3- trace
10.5" 9- 3.8" 6- trace
4.3" 11- 0.5" 10- trace
trace 12- 2.9" 11- 0.7"
0.4" 13- 0.1" 12- 0.1"
0.5" 16- 0.2" 14- 0.7"
trace 17- 1.5" 15- 2.4"
0.1" 18- 0.4" 22- trace
16.1" 26- trace 23- trace
17761r- 30- trace
31- trace
5.3"
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Aar. 4- 4.3" Nov. 24- 4.5" Dec. 1- trace
5- 0.3" 25- trace 8- trace
6- trace 4.5" 9- 0.2"
7- trace 13- trace
8- 0.6" 16- trace
26- 0.1" 18- 1.0"
27- 0.2" 20- 5.0"
5.5" 21- 7.0"
22- 10.0"
25- 0.4"
26- 2.8"
30- 1.6"
28.0"
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Cost of Snow Removal Operations
Inches
Storm of Plowing Misc.Sand
Date Number Snow Plowing Lifting Walks Repairs Total
Jan. 7 -9 #1 10.5" $ 7,232.60 $ 380.37 $ 351.30 $ 1,155.87 $ 9,120.14
Jan. 13 -15 #2 4.3" 8,236.41 407.23 402.42 2,378.31 11,424.37
Jan. 18 -20 #3 0.9" - - 1,477.78 1,477.78
Feb. 5 -7 #4 8.2" 18,384.62 2,317.90 862.12 2,683.62 24,248.26
Feb. 9 -11 #5 4.3" 8,055.13 1,530.91 431.80 2,697.41 12,715.25
Feb. 12 -21 #6 5.1" 6,458.54 1,275.94 267.47 2,720.46 10,722.41
Mar. 14 -18 #7 3.1" 3,547.08 - - 1,042.42 4,589.50
Dec. 20, 1975 -
Jan. 2, 1976 #8 26.8" 45,781.25 16,568.35 520.03 7,675.09 70,544.72
$97,695.63 $22,480.70 $2,835.14 $21,830.96 $144,842.43
Cost of Major Storms
Inches
Storm of Hired Town
Date Number Snow Equipment Equipment
Town Labor Cost,
Employees Repairs to
Wages Equipment
Jan. 7 -9 #1 10.5" $ 4,751.17 $ 780.25 $ 2,772.44
Jan. 13 -15 #2 4.3" 5,666.54 811.75 3,627.11
Jan. 18 -20 #3 0.9" - 285.00 687.55
Feb. 5 -7 #4 8.2" 13,803.58 2,095.50 6,819.07
Feb. 9 -11 #5 4.3" 5,319.33 1,455.50 4,554.88
Feb. 12 -21 #6 5.1" 4,391.08 1,235.25 4,058.04
Mar. 14 -18 #7 3.1" - 707.00 3,312.42
Dec. 20, 1975 -
Jan. 2, 1976 #8 26.8" 35,513.32 5,485.50 25,009.03
$69,445.02 $12,855.75 $50,840.54
Cost of sand purchased - 4,256.80 tons
Cost of salt purchased - 899.01 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 -
Cemetery Division
$ 816.28
1,318.97
505.23
1,530.11
1,385.54
1,038.04
570.08
4,536.87
$11,701.12
$ 9,126.60
14,081.68
580.00
7,179.61
1,948.23
6,606.13
$39,522.25
Total
$ 9,120.14
11,424.37
1,477.78
24,248.26
12,715.25
10,722.41
4,589.50
70,544.72
$144,842.43
39,522.25
$184,364.68
Munroe Cemetery - There were ten interments for the year. Seven cement foundations for headstones
were approved and the headstones were set.
Westview Cemetery - There were one hundred sixty -five interments for the year. Two hundred sixty -
three graves were sold. One hundred thirty -nine deeds for lots paid in full were issued. Ninety -five
cement foundations for flush markers were approved and the markers were set.
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Cemetery Division (Continued)
The following funds were collected and forwarded to the Town Collector:
Munroe Cemetey
Annual Care $ 18.75 Foundations $63.00
Interments 360.00 Saturday burial charges 25.00
Green & lowering device 50.00
Total - $516.75
Westview Cemetery
Sale of lots $14,889.72 Foundations $1,472.50
Sale of single graves 159.00 Tent 30.00
Perpetual care 15,372.55 Saturday burial charges 800.00
Interments 7,540.00 Miscellaneous 71.50
Green & lowering device 1,380.00
Location
Lois Lane
Woodpark Circle
Total
Total - $41,715.27
Engineering
Street Construction - At No Cost to Town
Length
Drainage Length Size
950 ft. 530 ft. 12"
495 ft. 21"
3170 ft.
4120 ft.
(0.78 miles)
535 ft. 12"
475 ft. 15"
305 ft. 18"
310 ft. 21"
175 ft. 24"
265 ft. 30"
245 ft. 36"
3335 ft.
(0.63 miles)
Water Construction - At No Cost to Town
Location Length Size Hydrants
Lois Lane 1165 ft. 8" 2
Woodpark Circle 3220 ft. 8" 6
Total 4385 ft. 8
(0.83 miles)
Sewer Construction - At No Cost to Town
Location Length Size
Lois Lane 820 ft. 8"
Woodpark Circle 3035 ft. 8"
Total 3855 ft.
(0.73 miles)
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DPW /ENGINEERING
Lateral Sewer and Drain
Contractor - Po -Mar Contracting, Inc. - Amount - $208,500.00
Location
Peachtree Road
Appletree Lane
Scotland Road
Bates Road
Banks Avenue
Banks Ave. - Interceptor
Summer Street
Woodcliffe Road
Grapevine Avenue
Rolfe Road
Grant Street
Total
Length Size Sewer Length Size Drain
735 ft. 8"
1058 ft. 8"
272 ft. 8"
803 ft. 8"
175 ft. 8"
220 ft. 8" 155 ft. 12"
1390 ft. 8"
117 ft. 8"
129 ft. 8"
149 ft. 8"
562 ft. 8"
5610 ft. 155 ft.
(1.06 miles) (0.03 miles)
Lateral and Interceptor Sewer
Contractor - Crognale Construction Co., Inc. - Amount - $314,367.95
Location
Turning Mill Road - Interceptor
Turning Mill Road
Partridge Road
Dewar Road
Gould Road
Gould Road - Easement
Jeffrey Terrace
Grimes Road
Total
Length Size
2954 ft. 10"
3447 ft. 8"
537 ft. 8"
1039 ft. 8"
274 ft. 8"
138 ft. 8"
341 ft. 8"
319 ft. 8"
9049 ft.
(1.71 miles)
Lateral and Interceptor Sewer
Contractor - P. Gioioao 6 Sons, Inc. - Amount - $273,497.00
Location Length Size
Carriage Drive - Interceptor 1090 ft. 8"
Carriage Drive 1540 ft. 8"
Grove Street 1083 ft. 8"
Coach Road 851 ft. 8"
Volunteer Way 1717 ft. 8"
Volunteer Way - Interceptor 321 ft. 8"
Rangeway 578 ft. 8"
Morris Street 350 ft. 8"
Total 7530 ft.
(1.43 miles)
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DPW /ENGINEERING
Street, Drain and Sewer Construction
Contractor - J.J. O'Brien & Sons, Inc. - Amount - $97,668.50
Road Size Size
Location Length Length Drain Length Sewer
Belfry Terrace 350 1.f. 408 ft. 12" 339 ft. 8"
Wood Street 760 ft. 12" 1034 ft. 8"
Middle Street 50 ft. 12"
540 ft. 15"
26 ft. 30"
94 ft. 42"
Total 350 1.f. 1878 ft. Renewal 339 ft.
(0.07 miles) (0.36 miles) (0.06 miles)
New 1034 ft.
(0.20 miles)
Center Sidewalk Reconstruction
Contractor - Santorelli Construction Inc. - Amount - $60,020.00
Location - Clarke Street, Muzzey Street
Westview Development
Contractor - D.G. Construction Co., Inc. - Amount - $8,598.00
Location - Westview Cemetery
East Lexington Library - Air Conditioning
Contractor - Rentel & Frost, Inc. - Amount - $8,600.00
Recreation Service Building
Contractor - Valid Restoration Corp. - Amount - $17,593.18
Location - "Old Res" Recreation Area
Animal Shelter
Contractor - Valid Restoration Corp. - Amount - $7,843.00
Location - Westview Street
John J. McSweeney, Director
Public Works /Engineering
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Recreation Committee
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 5, 1975 through April 16, 1975.
2. All classes held in high school gymnasium, two classes per evening.
3. Activities - instruction for beginners, high handicappers, inter-
mediates and advanced 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, 103 - average per class 25.
B. Badminton - see autumn, winter and spring programs.
C. Girls softball league - fifth grade through ninth grades - May 4,1975 to
June 15, 1975 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. Sixtenn 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 30, 1975 and closed Friday
August 22, 1975.
2. The pools opened Thursday, June 19, 1975 and closed Monday
September 1, 1975.
3. The reservoir opened Saturday June 28, 1975 and closed Monday
September 1, 1975.
4. Tennis lessons began Monday June 30, 1975 and closed Friday
August 22, 1975.
5. Arts and Crafts were held every afternoon on all playgrounds.
Monday, June 30, 1975 to August 22, 1975. Attendance records
over the past four years are:
1972 1973 1974 1975
Playgrounds 12,158
Pools 39.918
Reservoir(10 weeks 3 days)54,627
Tennis Lessons 2,891
Arts and Crafts 7,214
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11,873 11,705 13,222
31,767 27,535 26,160
52,072 52,826 47,243(9 weeks 3 days)
2,504 1,862 1,324
7,012 6,987 8,280
RECREATION COMMITTEE
Winter Program ( Continued)
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 special 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 facilities.
7. Franklin - one junior baseball diamond, one basketball court, playground
equipment, winter program for children with special needs held in gymnasium
and adjoining play areas outdoors, one ice skating area. (Limited use of
indoor facilities - summer programs.)
8. Estabrook - one junior baseball diamond, two basketball courts, playground
equipment, 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 outdoor 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 quipment,
2 basketball courts.
12. Lincoln Street - one junior size baseball diamond. Can be used for other
activities, 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.
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RECREATION COMMITTEE
Autumn, Winter and Spring Programs (Continued)
C. Badminton (adults) Co -ed
1. Monday and Thursday evenings, 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. October 1, 1974
to May 9, 1975.
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 evenings 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. January 4, 1975 -
December 27, 1975.
2. All matches held in Estabrook Hall, Cary Memorial Building.
3. Attendance- 781 - average per Friday 15 for 51 Fridays.
Winter Programs
The following programs were held on 15 Saturday mornings from 9:00 a.m. -
11:00 a.m. beginning December 7, 1974 and ending April 5, 1975. Featured in all
sessions were: volleyball, rope climbing, modern dancing, stunts, group games,
mat exercises, running. parallel bars, basketball, tumbling, gymnastics, punch
ball etc.
A. Fifth and sixth grade girls gym class.
1. Muzzey Junior High Gymnasium.
2. Attendance - average 56 per class.
B. Fifth and sixth grade boys.
1. High school gymnasium and field house.
2. Attendance - average 35 per class.
C. Intermediate girls - 7 -8 -9th grade gym class.
1. Clarke Junior High Gymnasium.
2. Attendance - average 39 per class.
D. Intermediate boys - 7 -8 -9th grade gym class.
1. Diamond Junior High Gymnasium.
2. Attendance - average 34 per class.
E. Special children's program.
1. Saturday mornings, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., December 1, 1974 through
April 5, 1975.
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 - 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 :00 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 - average of 70 per Saturday.
G. Adults and children
1. Outdoor skating areas - weather permitting.
Adams, Fiske, Harrington, Center (all purpose area), Hastings, Kinneen,
Lexington Reservoir, Liberty Heights, Franklin, Willards Woods.
H. NEW - 2nd, 3rd, 4th Grade Program - Clarke Junior High gymnasium 8:30 -
10:00 A.M., Saturdays mornings. 3 week trial program. Average
61 per session.
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RECREATION COMMITTEE
Summer Program (Continued)
B. The playgrounds were opened for eight weeks. Swim tags sold numbered
11,499 for the 1975 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- 18,826
tennis reservations were issued for use of Lexington's courts. Night
tennis under lights at the center remains popular as reservations numbered
544. The sign in program at the Center Courts was used again in 1975.
C. Attendance figures at the playground were:
Adams 1,550
Harrington 1,173
Center 1,330
Hastings 1,636
Parker 1,697
Franklin 2,100
Bridge 1,623
Estabrook 2,113
Total 13,222
D. 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 30, 1975 - Friday, August 22, 1975.
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 31 - (18 and 13) 25 average daily.
Autumn Program
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 20, 1975 through
November 15, 1975.
2. All matches at Lincoln Street area.
3. Attendance 400- average per Saturday 80 for only five Saturdays
due to rainy weather.
Autumn, Winter and Spring Programs
A. Ladies exercise
1. Tuesday and
through May
2. High school
3. Activities -
exercise to
class
Thursday evenings 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
16, 1975.
gymnasium and field house.
gymnastics, running in the field house,
music toward improving mascular fitness,
coordination.
4. Attendance 4212 and average of 75 for 56 sessions.
, September 25,1974
basketball, and
the figure and
B. Men's exercise class
1. Monday and Wednesday evenings,. 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., October 10,1974
to April 10, 1975.
2. High school gymnasium and field house.
3. Activities - basketball, track, calisthenics, weights, volleyball, etc.
4. Attendance 3178 and average of 75 for 42 sessions.
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RECREATION COMMITTEE
Facilities (Continued)
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. Permanent Bath House - NEW
3. Fenced in Beach Area - NEW
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.
H. Indoor
1. Senior high school field house and gymnasium, Muzzey Junior High,
Diamond Junior High , Clarke Junior High and Franklin School
gymnasium with permission of the Lexington School Department.
2. Rooms for various meetings - by permission of the Lexington Board
of Selectmen and Police Department.
Richard M. Wertheim
Vincent Hayes
Daniel P. Busa, Chairman
Benedict W. Bertini, Director
Harold A. Asp, Assistant Director
Paul E. Mazerall - Ex- Officio
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Patricia Swanson
James Dhimos
Conservation Commission Land Acquisitions
1964
Land Acquired - Reimbursements completed
through December, 1975
Harrison
Swenson Farm
West Farm
Lyon Gift
Trinity Covenant Church
Red Coat Lane
Whipple Hill (Rosetti)
Whipple Hill (Hamilton)
Longfellow Road
Lower Vine Brook (Utica Street)
Grove & Justin Streets
Lower Vine Brook (Modoono)
Hayden Woods
Drummer Boy
Justin & Eldred Streets
Concord Avenue East (Titelbaum)
Concord Avenue West (Ballou)
Chabot Gift
Hill -Meek (Clematis Brook)
Juniper Hill
Metropolitan State Hospital
Baskin Gifts
Concord Avenue Realty Corp. Gift
Old Cart Road (East Street to Vine Brook)
Burlington Line Buffer Strip
Sub -Total
Land Acquired - Reimbursements not completed
Ashley
Shaker Glen (Porter)
Liberty Heights (Hillside Avenue)
Great Meadow area (Elliott)
Whipple Hill (Winchester Line)
Whipple Hill (Philemon Street)
Grove Street access to Paint Mine Land
William J. Pinard Woods
TOTAL CONSERVATION LAND 12/31/75
Acres
58
11
.2
10
24
29.8
6.5
17.4
17.5
64.4
19
2.5
14.3
11.4
10.1
24.8
6.2
.9
2
.8
156.0
9.4
16.6
5.5
1.2
8.5±
.7
11.2
09.9
Total Cost
$ 3,000
158,200
24,200
16,000
50,983
11,788
93,279
16,259*
68,972
38,028
15,659
136,710*
71,737
5,499
65,548
37,342
31,747
120,413*
1,104**
19 162*
$.485,'630
Reimbursements
Federal State
$ - - -- $ 1,500
79,100 39,550
-__ 12,100
8,000 4,000
25,316 12,746
5,894
47,487 7590 13,751
34,239 16,700
19,014 9,006
7,830 3,750
68,304 33,096
35,788 17,500
2,738 1,000
31,500
18,034
11,500
- -- 45,372***
Net Cost
to Town
$ 1,500
39,550
12,100
4,000
12,921
5,894
314}, 918
1
16,033
10,00 8
4,079
35,310
18,449
1,761
34,048
19,308
20,247
75,041
1,104
19,162
$335,406 $278,174 $372,050
37,167 - - -- 37,167
85,636* - - -- - - -- 85,636
5,712 5,712
3,857 - - -- - - -- 3,857
7,000 - - -- _ - -- 7,000
31,800 ?, - - -- - - -- 31,800
4,491 - - -- - - -- 4,491
____L L22.2 - - -- - - -- 7 000
$1,2-18,293 $ ,7
Average net cost all above Town -owned conservation land: $1,475.27
* Subject to court action ** Conservation Fund purchase *** Additional reimbursement pending.
Easements Acquired 8
Munroe Brook (Living and Learning) 6,150
Jerry Cataldo Reservation (Bow Street) 4.8 6,150
Munroe Brook (Emerson Gardens) 1.5
Grove Street to Drummer Boy Access .9
Vine Brook (Ingraham)
ei
Total Easements
per
acre.
Conservation Restrictions
Munroe Brook (Village Circle)
Juniper Basin (Hamilton)
Shaker Glen (Wellston)
Pine Grove (Worthen Road)
Total Restrictions
Voted - Not Yet Acquired (12/31/75)
Whipple Hill (Winchest Drive access)
Vine Brook (Grant Street)
Cooke (Massachusetts)
Munroe Brook (E of Bryant Road)
Johnson Easement (Grove Street)
.5
2.3
.5
.8
3
$6,150
360
$ 360
$6,150
360
$ 360
.1 Vine Brook Easements (S of East Street) 2.2±
2 ± Lexington Associates (Marrett Road) 11.9
1.7 Mimno (Pleasant Street) 1.2
7 ± Napoli (Lincoln and Middle Streets) 9.43
2.9 Paint Mine Land (transfer) 34.
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Arrests
Police Department
Statistics Dispositions
( w '0 '0 41
Offenses N r+ d o o o
M �--'i - c v ro 0 C
-. d ro v ro
Ul ro r0 N •.d 4 •.i U) •.I UI Ol N
x h a 0 0 w 0 ww z
Assault with deadly weapon 8 8 4 4 1
Assault W /Intent to Murder 3 3 2 1 2 1
Assault (Indecent) 1 1 1
Assault and Battery 24 3 27 7 23 4 2 3 2 1 19
Minor transporting alcohol 52 14 66 24 55 11 705 1 37 1 27
Breaking and Entering 20 1 21 14 16 5 1 1 1 7 3 8
Breaking & entering & larceny 10 1 11 7 6 5 5 1 5
Conspiracy 2 2 1 1 2
Peeping Tom 1 1 1
Motor vehicle larceny 37 2 39 22 11 28 362 6 6 3 1 3 20
Disturbing the peace 6 6 1 4 2 57 3 1 1 1
Uttering 24 8 32 10 22 20 1 31
Larceny 49 20 69 25 35 34 278 1 8 5 10 3 42
Larceny (Attempted) 14 1 15 4 14 1 1 2 1 11
Lewdness 2 2 2 1 1
Malicious damage to property 43 5 48 18 33 15 60 7 5 3 1 32
Manslaughter 1 1 1 1
Unlawful poss. of deadly weapon 7 7 3 3 4 1 1 1 4
Arson 2 2 2 2 2
Robbery 4 4 2 1 3 1 1 2
Runaway 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1
Disorderly 46 5 51 19 41 10 342 2 1 11 8 1 28
Fugitive from justice 1 1 1 1
Trespassing 24 2 26 7 23 3 123 9 1 16
Receiving stolen property 14 14 1 7 7 2 2 1 4 5
Narcotic drug law, violations 65 7 72 9 24 48 323 1 2 10 28 8 23
Indecent exposure 1 1 1 1
Viol. park rules & regulations 9 4 13 6 11 2 30 5 2 6
Poss. of stolen insp. stickers 3 3 3 350 2 1
Uttering false prescription 1 4 5 2 3 1 3 1
Leash Law violations 13 13 13 70 6 7
Unlicensed dog violations 16 9 25 25 100 19 6
Fail. to have dog vaccinated 2 3 5 5 4 1
Viol. dump rules & regulations 4 4 1 3 70 3 1
Viol. of zoning by -laws 2 2 2 2
Fail. to comply w /sanitary code 1 1 1 1
Viol. of hawkers & pedlars lic. 1 1 1 10 1
Failing to keep drug records 1 1 1 1
Illegal poss. of fireworks 5 5 3 5 10 4 1
Poss. of alcohol on town prop. 17 17 1 15 2 120 10 4 1 2
Poss. of stolen V.I.N. 1 1 1 1
Poss. of burglarious tools 5 5 3 2 3 1 2 1 1
Poss. of altered I.D. card 1 1 1 63 1
Poss. of controlled substance
w /intent to sell 4 4 4 1 3
Mfg. of controlled substance 2 2 2 100 1 1
Unlawful poss. of ammunition 1 1 1 1
Procurring alcohol for minor 2 2 1 2 2
Contributing to delinquent minor 3 3 3 10 1 1 1
Receiving stolen motor vehicle 1 1 1 1
Threatening 2 2 1 2 1 1
Unlawful discharge of firearms 2 2 2 2 2
Making annoying phone calls 1 1 2 2 2
Defrauding an inn - keeper 2 2 1 1 2
Unlawful assembly 1 1 1 1 1
Attempted bribery (P.O.) 1 1 1 1
Unlawful wearing of military unif. 1 1 1 _ 1
Total Criminal Violations 567 91 658 184 411 247 $3,203 26 4 151 51 66 28 1 331
Probation
2
Suspended
Released
Dismissed
5
1
44
Arrests
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Statistics Dispositions
es
ts
ts
W ro ro ▪ o 0 rd
-N N N 1 ° • N
00 J-> 4) 1 0 b
N b N b N b N •,I ›.,1 '0 '0 m 0 a ro
Offenses i °
0 +�
v o •, •a C ++ o a
• .
O v p o P
Z F z w m
Dismissed
Operating to Endanger 160 18 178 9 59 119 6104 1 95 41 5 1 35
Operating w /view obstructed 36 3 39 2 17 22 370 37 2
Oper. after rev. of license of
right to operate 33 33 7 26 1490 1 25 2 2 3
Operating uninsured car 87 12 99 4 23 76 2690 39 13 1 46
Operating unregistered car 116 26 142 4 40 102 895 116 3 1 22
Operating without license 139 20 159 20 42 117 1095 1 145 1 1 11
Operating without sticker 150 38 188 4 65 123 1874 184 4
Operating under Influence 155 15 170 4 51 119 7677 1 57 27 52 4 4 25
Hit & run personal and /or prop. 21 2 23 1 10 13 195 1 17 1 4
Refusing to stop 23 23 5 8 15 225 17 2 4
Speeding 956 279 1235 43 529 806 16765 1 1221 5 8
Vio. Law of Road 130 30 160 2 55 105 1490 159 1
Oper. w /elevated chassis 1 1 1 10 1
Vio. Town Ordinance 554 298 852 6 289 563 9591 849 3
Vio. Traffic Signal 567 240 807 14 174 633 8110 1 803 1 2
Vio. Park. Meter Reg. 298 104 402 97 305 2025 392 10
Vio. of a stop sign 342 154 496 10 164 332 4980 494 1 1
Vio. of School Bus Law 30 22 52 1 11 41 510 52
Allowing an improper person
to operate 11 1 12 3 4 8 150 12
Oper. illegally on learners
permit 8 8 1 1 7 90 8
Attaching wrong plates 14 1 15 2 5 10 60 7 5 1 2
Improper Equipment 77 6 83 3 39 44 725 78 2 3
Oper w/o registration in poss. 101 19 120 3 39 81 805 112 8
Oper w/o license in possession 98 15 113 3 36 77 881 108 1 4
Transporting goods on Lord's Day
Misc. hazardous M.V. Viol. 341 88 429 17 163 266 3920 1 421 5 2
Lvg. M.V. Running Unattended 9 2 11 4 7 110 11
Fail. to Display Plates 16 2 18 1 5 13 155 18
Oper. M.C. w/o proper head gear 20 20 2 8 12 155 17 3
Poss. of Altered License 4 1 5 3 2 250 2
Giving False Name to P.O. 1 1 1 25 1
Towing Unreg. Motor Vehicle 5 5 1 4 40 5
Towing Unins. Motor Vehicle 3 3 3 125 2 1
Poss. of Altered Insp. Sticker 1 1 1 1
Using Studded Tires 4 4 1 3 30 3 1
Fail. to Show Reg. to P.O. 4 4 2 2 50 2 2
Removing V.I.N. 1 1 1 1
Displaying Flashing Red Light
w/o Permit 1 1 1 1
Abandoning M.V. on Town Prop. 1 1 1 1
Illeg. Towing of Trailer 1 1 _ 1 10 _ _ 1
Total Traffic Violations 4,519 1,396 5,915 164 1,854 4,061 $73,677 5 3 5,513 114 63 7 4 206
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
Traffic Enforcement Summary
Hazardous M.V. Violations 3,885
Other Violations 444
Parking (except meters) 1,863
Total Traffic 6,222
Parking Meter Violations 2,328
Type of Property
(1)
Driving While Intoxicated 170
Hit and Run 23
Arrests, Citations or
Custody at Accidents 332
Property by Type and Value
(A) Currency, Notes, Etc.
(B) Jewelry and Precious Metals
(C) Furs
(D) Clothing
(E) Locally Stolen Automobiles
(F) Miscellaneous
TOTALS
Classification No.
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,
Night
Day
Unknown
Total - Burglary
2
2
0
4
0
0
0
8
83
67
105
office,etc.)
64
3
29
351
Larcency - Theft (except auto,
by value)
over $200.00
$50 to $200.00
Under $50.00
Total - Larceny
147
389
267
803
Auto Theft (include alleged joy
ride) 124
Grand Total
Value
300.00
100.00
.00
1,925.00
.00
.00
.00
2,325,00
109,581.00
78,284.00
116,900.00
35,178.00
460.00
11,310.00
351,713.00
Value of Property Stolen in Lexington
Stolen
(2)
$ 36,159.00
166,831.00
1,550.00
10,496.00
259,625.00
265,694.00
$740,355.00
Recovered
(3)
$ 3,753.00
5,070.00
0
282.00
177,700.00
19,406.00
$206,211.00
Classification No. Value
Nature of Larcenies
Pocket - picking
Purse - snaching
Shoplifting
Autos
Auto Parts & Accessories
Bicycles
Buildings
Coin - operated Machines
(Parking Meters, etc.)
Other
Total - Larcenies
1
0
23
147
108
220
205
7
92
803
Automobiles Recovered
Number stolen locally and
recovered locally
Number stolen locally and
recovered by other jurisdiction
Total locally stolen autos
recovered
Number stolen out of town,
recovered locally
20.00
.00
341.00
25,551.00
10,634.00
25,129.00
50,363.00
107.00
14,552.00
$126,692.00
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36
89
45
58
0
131
2
230
308
66
13
105
9,283
12
0
1,379
79,825.00 Miscellaneous Business
41,886.00
4,981.00 Animals Cared For (sick, injured or dead)
126,692.00 Animals Cared For (stray)
Buildings Found Open
Committed To Insane Hospitals
259,625.00 Fire Alarms Responded To
Injured or Sick Persons Assisted
740,355.00 Messages Delivered
Missing Persons Investigated
Public Utilities Notified of Defects
Reports and Complaints Investigated
Sudden Deaths Investigated
Transients Accommodated
Vacant Houses Reported
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
Traffic Enforcement Summary (Continued)
Automobile Accidents
January 134 July 80 Personal Injury Accidents 247
February 121 August 66
March 79 September 82 Fatal Accidents 4
April 66 October 64
May 89 November 98 Persons Injured 308
June 90 December 129 4
Persons Killed
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Fatals /Occupants
Automobile Accident Analysis - 1975
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M/V vs Ped. Injured
M/V vs FO Injured
M/V vs FO Killed
Investigated
Prosecuted
January 134 91 43 0 0 27 31 4 102 28 4 0 20 0 7 0 66 30
February 121 78 43 0 1 24 33 0 98 23 0 0 24 1 9 0 58 36
March 79 54 25 0 0 14 24 1 66 12 1 0 19 0 4 0 38 14
April 66 37 29 0 0 18 21 2 51 13 2 0 9 0 10 0 43 24
May 89 50 39 0 0 23 28 5 66 18 5 0 15 0 8 0 53 30
June 90 57 33 1 0 24 29 8 67 15 7 1 14 0 8 0 54 31
July 80 38 42 0 0 25 30 2 57 21 2 0 14 0 14 0 51 31
August 66 37 29 0 0 16 21 4 47 15 4 0 13 0 4 0 45 27
September 82 51 31 0 0 19 23 4 63 15 4 0 16 0 3 0 53 26
October 64 34 30 0 0 14 16 4 46 14 4 0 8 0 4 0 30 15
November 98 68 30 0 1 18 24 4 73 21 4 0 9 0 11 1 52 33
December 129 76 53 1 0 25 30 2 102 25 1 1 17 0 12 0 61 24
_. - 321
Total 1098 671 427 2 2 247 310 40 838 220 38 2 178 1 94 1 604
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BUILDING COMMISSIONER
Number of permits issued - - - - 415
Cash received for permits - - - $-5,837.50
SUMMARY OF BUILDING PERMITS 1975
Single Family Dwellings
Town House Apartments -(6 dwelling units)
No. of
Permits
Amount
47 - - - - $1,679,500.00
1 - - - - $140,000.00
Town Houses -(3 buildings( 2- 4- unit- bldgs.- 1 -8unit bldg .) - 1 - - - - $440,000.00
Condominiums 6 - - - - $654,000.00
Duplex Houses - 11 - - - - $545,000.00
Office Buildings 1 - - - - $200,000.00
Bank Building 1 - - - - $117,453.00
Animal Shelter 1 - - - - $17,526.00
Recreation Service Building 1 - - - - $27,900.00
Additions and Alterations 229 - - - - $1,856,870.00
Swimming Pools 30 - - - - $135,524.96
Signs 31 - - $16,858.00
Garages 2 - $9,535.00
Greenhouses 5 - - - - 17,970.00
Temporary Tents 8 -
Temporary Shelters 1 1,000.00
Sheds 3 3,299.00
Transformer Pads (2) 1 9,000.00
Fire Damage Repair 4 95,000.00
Foundations 2 15,200.00
House Re- locations 4 70,000.00
Demolitions 10 - 4,270.00
Renewals 1
Totals
$6,055,905.96
The outstanding feature of this report is the 47 permits
issued for single family dwellings, the same number as 1974, and again,
the smallest number since 1945. This figure is dramatic when compared to
the 416 permits issued for single family dwellings in 1955.
The 50 dwelling units in the form of townhouses, duplexes, and
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condominiums, is the first time that detached single family units have not
represented the leader in housing units.
In general, it has been an unusual year; the number of permits
were greater than last year, the estimated value less, and as this was the
first year that the new Massachusetts Building Code has been in effect,
much time has had to be spent becoming familiar with and adjusting to the
new priorities, and trying to stay abreast of the many changes, additions,
and revisions that have and are still being made.
Court appearances with its pre - preparation and pre -trial
conferences represented nearly 60 hours for either the Building Inspector
or myself and 80% of these cases represented Zoning cases.
DONALD K. IRWIN,
Building Commissioner
Number of Electrical Permits - 427
Cash Received $2,529.00
New Buildings 80
Oil Burners 4
Gas Burners 5
Electric Dryers 7
Swimming Pools 30
Air Conditioner Units 15
Outdoor Lighting and Signs 9
Dishwashers - 8
Garbage Disposals 7
Commercial Wiring 43
Aluminum Siding Grounding 12
Additions 45
100 Amp Services 96
150 Amp Services 2
200 Amp Services 73
400 Amp Services 4
800 Amp Services 2
Additional Wirin$ 114
Fire Alarm Systems 9
Burglar Alarm Systems 1
Fire Repairs 8
Emergency Lights 2
Temporary Services - 13
Temporary Wiring 8
Electrical permits issued during 1975 has shown a slight
increase over the previous year. Mandatory fire alarm installations for new
construction and the marked increase of total electric living, specifically
central air conditioning and all electric heating, clearly indicates the
trend of safety and electrical usage in future years. Highlights include
Chalet Motor Lodge,Centre Village Estates, Techtronics, and the Environmental
Protection Agency,
WILLIAM E. CORCORAN,
Acting Electrical Inspector
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REGULATORY INSPECTION
PLUMBING INSPECTOR
Number of Plumbing Permits - 196
Cash Received $1,319.25
FIXTURES PERMITS
New Installations 1157 74
Alterations 349 70
Replacements 61 52
Permits Cancelled 0 0
1567 196
Complaints for the year 1975 - - -17
GAS INSPECTOR
JOHN B. BYRNE, JR.
Plumbing Inspector
Number of Gas Permits - - - 124
Cash Received $701.25
FIXTURES PERMITS
New Installations 55 14
Alterations 81 67
Replacements 47 43
Permits Cancelled 0 0
183 124
Gas Complaints for 1975 0
Despite the gas shortage and the recession, the installations of appliances and gas
piping performed has not decreased noticeably.
It must be emphasized to consult the Gas Company prior to any new proposal to
ascertain the availability of fuel.
THOMAS W. KELLEY
Gas Inspector
Fire Department
A total of 2210 alarms were answered as recorded in the following
tabulation:
BELL ALARMS
Accidental Alarms 14 Garage 2
Accidents 2 Hospital 5
Auto 4 Investigation 6
Bldgs. & Misc. 64 Lockout 1
Church 1 Medical Emergency 1
Dwelling 27 Needless 24
Dumpster 1 Outdoor
23
Dump 1 Property Protection 3
Edison Emergency 1 Restaurant 1
False 140 School 3
Faulty Alarm 31 Truck 1
Total 356
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
STILL ALARMS
Accidents 53 False 8
Animal Rescue 21 Faulty Alarm 10
Assistance 37 Investigation 92
Auto 85 Lockout 28
Bldgs. & Misc 71 Medical Emergency 94
Bus 4 Needless 90
Dwelling 1 Outdoor 300
Dump 7 Property Protection 96
Dumpsters 33 School 1
Edison Emergency 7 Truck 8
Total 1046
MUTUAL AID
Lexington to:
Arlington 34
Bedford 2
Waltham 26
Woburn 1
Total 63
To Lexington from:
Arlington 10
Waltham 11
Watertown 1
Total 22
While covering out of town stations, Lexington answered 7 alarms.
Two (2) second alarms were struck in 1975.
VETERANS' MEMORIAL AMBULANCE SUMMARY
Total runs during 1975
Total miles during 1975
745 Bell alarms 356
9,465 Still Alarms 1046
Mutual Aid 63
Total runs 1465
Ambulance runs 745
Grand total 2210
The apparatus traveled a total of 28,567 miles and used the
following in extinguishing fires during 1975:
123,475 feet of 3/4 inch hose Number of lights used 40
7,650 feet of 1 -1/8 inch hose Feet of cable used 17,500
19,050 feet of 1 -1/2 inch hose Feet of ladders used 1,700
2,900 feet of 2 -1/2 inch hose
5,150 feet of 3 inch hose
Elapsed time of bell alarms
Elapsed time of still alarms
Elapsed time of Mutual Aid
157 hours - 30 minutes
509 hours - 19 minutes
59 hours - 27 minutes
Total time engines pumped: 206 hours - 55 minutes
FIRE LOSSES FOR YEAR 1975 *
Value of buildings, autos, etc. involved by fire
Estimated loss of buildings, autos, etc. involved by fire
Estimated loss of contents
Loss paid on buildings, autos, etc.
Loss paid on contents
* Twenty(20) reports are as yet incomplete.
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1,544,508.00
195,487.61
23,244.49
155,152.51
19,886.54
FIRE DEPARTMENT
FIRE PREVENTION AND INSPECTIONS
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 111
Propane Gas Applications 6
Blasting Permit Applications 12
Tar Kettle Permits 12
Gas Tank Removal Permits 2
Inspections made and permits issued:
Fuel Oil 100
Blasting New - 12 Renewals - 18 30
Blasting Locations Inspected 15
Underground Tanks Approved - Fuel Oil 22
Underground Tanks Approved - Gasoline 16
General Inspections:
Mercantile 2703
Fire alarm boxes inspected and tested 803
(275 boxes in service)
Extinguishers checked and refilled 778
School boxes tested monthly 216
Batteries in fire alarm room tested weekly
Emergency generators and lighting system checked weekly.
Special Inspections and Surveys:
Department of Public Health 36
Nursing Home 20
Churches and church property 122
Nursery Schools 27
Home fire safety inspections 41
Co- operating with Fire Marshal 51
Requests for information 969
Inspections at new construction 198
Complaints investigated and corrected 275
Reinspections of all types 380
Town buildings inspected 1650
Home fire alarm systems inspected 50
Joseph P. Marshall
Chief
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Board of Appeals
The Lexington Board of Appeals scheduled 68 hearings during the year 1975. Following is a listing of
these hearings and decisions rendered in each case.
1. Henry and Natalia Stojanow - variance to maintain existing dwelling at 8 Essex Street with insuffici-
ent side yard. GRANTED.
2. Moore Homes, Inc. - variance to build two - family dwellings on certain lots in a one - family district
off Bedford Street between numbers 75 and 77. GRANTED subject to certain conditions. (Centre Estates)
3. SMM Realty Corporation - special permit after site plan review to construct two multi - purpose office
buildings at 1 -5 Forbes Road. GRANTED subject to certain conditions.
4. Hewlett Packard - special permit for use of a portion of existing building as an automobile, mechani-
cal and electrical maintenance area at 32 Hartwell Avenue. GRANTED subject to certain conditions.
5. Lexington Bicentennial Committee and Lexington Historical Society - special permit for approximately
30 signs (markers) to be installed in Lexington for the Bicentennial period (1975- 1976). GRANTED
subject to certain conditions.
6. The 115 Kendall Corporation - special permit to add a second story structure at 29 Hartwell Avenue for
the installation of mechanical and electronic equipment. GRANTED subject to certain conditions.
(Data Resources, Inc.)
7. Paul W. Nelson - special permit pursuant to new RD zone requirements (section 38) and variances for
the development of 70 dwelling units comprising the first phase of Drummer Boy Green. Location of
project: Bedford and Winter Streets. GRANTED subject to certain conditions.
8. John and Rosina Busa, Sun Valley Farms - special permit (renewal) to continue operation of a roadside
stand and to sell Christmas trees and wreaths at 52 Lowell Street. GRANTED for 2 years subject to
certain conditions.
9. Harold R. and Helen M. Millican - special permit (renewal) to continue to operate a private school for
the instruction and study of swimming at 90 Hancock Street during certain hours and dates. GRANTED
for 3 years subject to certain conditions.
10. Manuel G. Rose, Jr. - special permit to make minor repairs to vehicles and do some ornamental welding
at 748 Waltham Street. GRANTED for 2 years subject to certain conditions.
11. Barry S. Bonnell - temporary special permit to use residence at 34 Spring Street to complete work as
an illustrating artist of childrens' text books with the assistance of no more than two artists.
GRANTED subject to certain conditions. Permit expires June 30, 1975.
12. James B. Catalano - special permit (renewal) to continue operations of retail business of selling
flowers, produce and plants grown on the premises at 643 Waltham Street. GRANTED for 2 years subject
to certain conditions.
13. Herman E. Erikson - variance to allow insufficient frontage for lot 5 in the Piper Ridge subdivision,
corner of Piper Road and Waltham Street. GRANTED subject to certain conditions.
14. Jeffrey Bromberg - special permit to extend the hours for serving food under Board of Appeals permit
at the Deli - Shuss, 1841 Massachusetts Avenue. GRANTED subject to approval of Board of Selectmen.
15. Michael R. Fullerton and Denis J. Fullerton, Jr. - temporary special permit to allow for storage of
not more than twenty bicycles in basement of property at 2400 Massachusetts Avenue. GRANTED. Permit
expires 10/31/76.
16. Nicholas A. Cannalongo - special permit (renewal) to continue operation of nursery, etc. at 927 Waltham
Street. GRANTED for 2 years subject to certain conditions.
17. Ralph D. Cataldo - special permit (renewal) to continue operation of roadside stand, etc. at 61 Bow St.
GRANTED for 2 years subject to certain conditions.
18. Robert S. Graves - renewal of permit for variance to allow temporary parking of vehicles in conjunc-
tion with Bob's Towing Service on property of Barbara and George W. Forten at 388 Concord Avenue.
GRANTED for one year subject to certain conditions.
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19. R & W Realty Trust - special permit to make additional area for testing equipment and other minor
changes at 60 Westview Street for use by the Environmental Protection Agency. GRANTED.
20. John M. Deutch and Samayla D. Deutch, 6 Belfry Terrace - appeal from administrative decision of Build-
ing Inspector in issuing a building permit to Lexington Friends Community Residence, 45 Forest Street,
to construct an addition to existing building. DENIED. (Building Inspector's decision upheld.)
21. Dean H. Curtin, Curtin Realty Associates - variance to build a house at 23 Shade Street with insuffici-
ent side yards. Subject property is presently owned by Peter G. Gaudun. WITHDRAWN.
22. C -R Trust by its agent Martin Forsberg - special permit to erect an incoming mail center on property
located westerly of Route 128, southerly of Route 3 interchange, and bounded by City of Cambridge Hobbs
Brook Water Basin and the Lexington /Waltham Town Line, to be owned and operated by the United States
Postal Service. Also a variance from frontage requirements was requested. DENIED.
23. Oneida Corporation - special permit pursuant to new RD zone requirements, section 38, and variances for
the development of seventy dwelling units comprising the first phase of Drummer Boy Green, approved at
Town Meeting on May 6, 1974. The property involved is located on Bedford Street and Winter Street.
GRANTED subject to certain conditions.
24. William P. Antonucci - variance to install an inground swimming pool at 16 Green Lane with insufficient
side yard. DENIED.
25. Willie Smith, Jr. and Geraldine G. Smith - variance to build a kitchen addition at 10 White Pine Lane
with insufficient side yard. GRANTED subject to certain conditions.
26. Charles Dinis - special permit for serving food at 46 Massachusetts Avenue. DENIED.
27. The 115 Kendall Corporation - special permit to add another second floor addition at 29 Hartwell Avenue
for the installation of mechanical and electronic equipment and a new enclosed stairway. GRANTED.
(Data Resources)
28. Gordon E. Barnes, Jr. - variances to build an addition with insufficient setback and side yard.
GRANTED.
29. Adele W. Spellenberg - variance to permit the petitioner to convey a portion of her non - conforming lot
of land at 505 Lowell Street to an abutter in exchange for the abutter conveying to the petitioner a
somewhat larger parcel of land the effect of which would be to increase both the frontage and the
square footage of the petitioner's non - conforming lot without reducing the abutter's lot to a non -con-
forming lot. GRANTED.
30. Eleanor E. Noz and William C. Noz - variance for an addition at 108 Reed Street with insufficient side
yard. GRANTED.
31. James C. Wood, Jr. and Martha C. Wood - variance to maintain existing house with insufficient side yard
and to build an addition with insufficient side yard. GRANTED.
32. The 115 Kendall Corporation - special permit after site plan review and finding and determination pur-
suant to section 13 to construct a one -story building on 5 acres of land, Lot 2, numbered 6 Hartwell
Avenue. WITHDRAWN by the petitioner.
33. Jean -Alain Dupon - special permits: (a) to increase the seating capacity at Restaurant LeBellecour,
Inc., 10 Muzzey Street. Such additional seating to be located at the courtyard of the Mews Building,
and (b) to conduct a function room at the lower level at the restaurant. GRANTED subject to certain
conditions.
34. J. R. Sinek and Mary W. Sinek - special permit, pursuant to section 30, to rebuild a garage on the
property at 8 Robbins Road. GRANTED.
35. Russell's Texaco Station - special permit to install an ice -cube merchandiser adjacent to Russell's
Texaco Station at 400 Lowell Street. DENIED.
36. D. M. Gill - variance to maintain existing dwelling and garage at 66 Spring Street with a 3.2 ft. more -
or -less side yard instead of the required 15 ft. DENIED.
37. G. Ruth McCormack and Maryelene R. Dailey - special permit for a free - standing sign at 1620 Massachu-
setts Avenue. WITHDRAWN.
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38. Nishan Haroian and Elizabeth D. Haroian - special permit after site plan review and finding and deter-
mination pursuant to section 13 in regard to the development of Minuteman Village, consisting of 86
units to be constructed and one existing unit to be retained, a community center building, swimming
pool, appurtenant structures, including garages, roads and parking spaces on land presently known as
353 Concord Avenue. GRANTED subject to certain conditions.
39. Loring M. Thompson and Pearl E. Thompson - variance to maintain an existing dwelling at 5 Middle Street
with insufficient front yard setback. GRANTED.
40. Robert DeVenezio - special permit to maintain existing house at 53 Taft Avenue with insufficient front
yard and to replace an old deck with a new deck with insufficient front yard setback. GRANTED.
41. John Cupp - variance to build a garage at 135 Woburn Street with a side yard of 4 ft. instead of the
required 15 ft. DENIED.
42. Harry B. Dunn - variance to allow construction of a single - family home on a lot located at the end of
Third Street with insufficient frontage. GRANTED subject to certain conditions.
43. Varian Associates, Vacuum Division Lexington - special permit to operate a vending food service for
the convenience of employees in the building at 121 Hartwell Avenue.
44. Peter C. Waterman and Katherine A. Waterman - variance to maintain existing single family dwelling at
at 10 Brigham Road with insufficient front yard setback. GRANTED.
45. Ronald E. Gaumont - variance to build an addition to an existing dwelling at 3 Demar Road with insuf-
ficient rear yard. GRANTED.
46. Rowe Chevrolet, Inc. - special permit to use the premises located on Camelia Place for garage, automo-
bile and truck business. Said land is known as and numbered 47 -49 Bedford Street (rear). GRANTED
subject to certain conditions.
47. Ruth G. McCormack and Maryelene R. Dailey - special permit to erect five signs to be hung from the
roof of porch at 1620 Massachusetts Avenue. GRANTED subject to certain conditions.
48. Lexington Arts and Crafts Society, Inc. - special permit to erect a free - standing sign on the front
lawn at 130 Waltham Street. GRANTED subject to certain conditions.
49. Instrumentation Laboratory Inc. - special permit to operate a food service for the convenience of
employees in the building at 113 Hartwell Avenue. GRANTED subject to certain conditions.
50. Curtin Realty Associates - variance to build a house at 23 Shade Street with less than the required
side yards. DENIED.
51. Robert A. Silk - variance to build a single family residence on a parcel of land of Ronald G. and
Diana H. Grammont on Aaron Road. DENIED.
52. Joan V. H. Harris -
yard. DENIED.
53. Harry G. MacDonald -
sufficient frontage.
54. Barry S. Caouette -
side yard. DENIED.
55. C -R Trust by its agent, Martin R. Forsberg - special permit under provisions of Sections 12.2 and
25.23 to allow for the construction of a United States Postal Service Incoming Mail Center on a lot
located southerly of Route 2 and westerly of Route 128. DENIED.
56. James and Donna Alexson - variance to maintain existing dwelling at 11 Carville Avenue with insuffici-
ent front yard setback and to build a porch addition with insufficient side yard. GRANTED.
57. Francis H. Bussey - variance to build a pool with insufficient rear yard. GRANTED.
58. Robert and Paul Mammola - special permit to serve food at Rosina's Kitchen Deli, 363A Massachusetts
Avenue. GRANTED subject to certain conditions.
variance to build a garage at 12 Hayes Avenue with less than the required side
variance to divide a lot at 25 Blossom Street into two lots which would have in-
DENIED.
variance to build a single family residence at 10 Tucker Avenue with insufficient
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59. Anthony R. Cataldo - special permit (renewal) to process and sell fruits and vegetables at Gold Ribbon
Farms, 1265 Massachusetts Avenue. GRANTED subject to certain conditions.
60. F. William Smith - variances to allow three one - family dwellings, four two - family dwellings, and an
accessory garage building for four automobiles (space for three allowed) to be built at 1009 -1037
Massachusetts Avenue. GRANTED subject to certain conditions.
61. Follen Church Society - special permit (renewal) to sell Christmas trees at 764 Massachusetts Avenue
during December 1975 and 1976. GRANTED.
62. G. B. Cowperthwaite - variance to allow construction of a deck with carport under to be added to a
dwelling at 11 Buckman Drive with insufficient side yard. GRANTED.
63. David G. Ahern - variance to construct a garage at 26 Dewey Road with insufficient setback and side
yard. GRANTED, as requested.
64. Michael and Josephine Colangelo - special permit after site plan review and finding and determination
pursuant to section 13 for construction and operation of a building for office and research and devel-
opment on Hartwell Avenue. GRANTED subject to certain conditions.
65. Robert Little and Dorothy Little - variances to maintain garage and house at 18 Whipple Road with
insufficient setbacks. GRANTED.
66. Harry B. Dunn - variance to allow construction of a single family house on a lot at the end of Leonard
Road. GRANTED subject to certain conditions.
67. Betty B. Pious - special permit to convert house at 255 Bedford Street to a two - family house. DENIED.
68. George W. Pauff - variances to allow a house to be built on certain parcels of land on Boulder Road,
which land has insufficient area and frontage. DENIED.
Inasmuch as we were unable to reach a decision on the Oneida Corporation (Drummer Boy) petition and
on the petition of the C -R Trust (Martin R. Forsberg) for the United States Postal Service Incoming Mail
Center, on the nights of the Thursday hearings, we met on Saturday, May 10 and Saturday, September 27 to
make our decisions.
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
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Shirley Arnold
Muriel G. Ash
Joan P. Austin
Sidney R. Ballou
William A. Barnes
Joan J. Barringer
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
Wallace C. Collins
David W. Currier
John A. Dale
Elvira DeVito
James E. Enterkin
Thomas R. Fahey
Ronda M. Feiner
Erwin Feuerstein
Freeman W. Fraim, III
Stella Gambardella
Laurent A. Gauthier
Paul R. Gilman
John H. Glaser
Katherine L. Grace
Charles D. Granata
Lora Green
Richard W. Hall
Tage Hansen
James E. Hart, Jr.
Hazel E. Haugh
Barclay E. Hayes
William V. Heard
Richard Heller
Myles T. Hogan, Jr.
Anne C. Ackerman
E. Michael Allen
Elinor Allia
Robert Ansell
Lawrence Ansin
Margaret C. Arigo
Sydelle Aron
Joseph S. Ballota
Raymond B. Barnes
Dorothea P. Battersby
Jury List
1975 to 1976
11 Ledgelawn Ave.
15 Middleby Rd.
23 Pine Knoll Rd.
38 Highland Ave.
10 Cummings Ave.
22 Deering Ave.
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.
7 Tufts Rd.
15 Deering Ave.
6 Cutler Farm Rd
81 Cedar St.
10 Cherry St.
144 Reed St.
9 Flintlock Rd.
11 Wheeler Rd.
9 Plymouth Rd.
56 Adams St.
53 Colony Rd.
23 Wilson Rd.
7 Fairland St.
274 Marrett Rd.
154 Grant St.
17 Moon Hill Rd.
1 Fairland St.
46 Farmcrest Ave.
2173 Mass. Ave.
44 Simonds Rd.
97 Blake Rd.
12 Manning Rd.
10 Russell Rd.
31 Constitution Rd.
Nisha Holton
Leo J. Hurley
Sonja T. Huuskonen
Clarence W. Johnson
Karekin Kazanjian
Judith Kliger
Chester Lamantea
Peter C. Lanman
Thelma I. MacAdams
George H. MacMaster
Edward M. Mahoney
Umberto P. Marino
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
Mary C. Pieroni
Paul S. Rempfer
Charles G. Ruggiero
Irwin I. Shapiro
Ann M. Sicard
Matthew D. Spinale
Stephen R. Staines
14 Trotting Hrse. Dr.
4 Carville Ave.
34 Arcola St.
9 Battle Green Rd.
75 Winter St.
20 Turning Mill Rd.
4 Suzanne Rd.
3 Whitman Circle
31 Sherman St.
18 Longfellow Rd.
136 Bedford St.
6 Fulton Rd.
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.
57 Cary Ave.
8 Stevens Rd.
10 Battle Green Rd.
17 Lantern Lane
72 Bertwell Rd.
30 Lawrence Lane
17 Byron Ave.
Thomas M. Stewart 11 Hancock Ave.
Philip R. Strand 76 Robbins Rd.
Philip L. Strout 21 Fairbanks Rd.
George W. Sutcliffe 96 Lowell St.
Pauline 0. Tavilla 8 Benjamin Rd.
James J. Trovato 282 Mass. Ave.
Francis M. Valenti, Jr. 16 Saddle Club Rd.
Lillian Ward 378 Mass. Ave.
James B. Webber 1303 Mass. Ave.
Dorothy W. Whitehouse 189 Grove St.
George H. Williams
Elizabeth R. Winter
Albert E. Zani
1976 to 1977
8 Minute Man Lane
5 Fuller Rd.
1 Sunny Knoll Ave.
12 Peacock Farm Rd.
6 Heritage Dr.
2 Green Lane
3 Clyde Place
2 Ledgelawn Ave.
59 Gleason Rd.
14 Munroe Rd.
57
Lois Berkofsky
Arthur E. Blunt
Frank J. Bowes
Daniel B. Brzezenski
Faye Maxwell Burgess
James F. Casey, Jr.
Raymond Cesario
Bernice Cotler
Helen S. Crane
Willard Thomas Crossman
196 Follen Rd.
6 Norton Rd.
6 Manning St.
10 Fessenden Way
9 Barrymeade Dr.
32 Arcola St.
43 Robinson Rd.
2 Wallis Ct.
94 Winter St.
68 School St.
31 Young St.
66 Hinchey Rd.
82 Reed St.
Phyllis Davies
Gerson Diamond
Robert M. Dolan
Edward E. Domings
Helen M. Donnelly
Gail Catherine Dooley
Margaret A. Fitzgerald
Gary J. Gallini
Ernest R. Ganshirt
Evelyn P. Gately
Frank A. Giurleo, Jr.
George A. Glover
Phyllis Goldman
Wayne E. Goldman
Leon Golub
Kathryn N. Good
Joseph P. Hadley
Helen M. Harrington
Steven Hastings
Cynthia K. Hobart
James Hogle
Howard A. Hull
Earnest J. Johnson
Christine Donovan Jones
Walter Juda
Moses Khazam
H. Robert Kitfield
Robert C. Kley, Jr.
George A. Kolovson
Albert Landers
Doris M. Larson
Anne L. Leavitt
Martha J. Lima
George R. Limerick, Jr.
Horace C. Lyndes
Francis A. Lyons
Harry G. MacDonald
Neil Robert MacLennan
Peter Mahakian
Wesley W. Mansir
Perry Adler
Peter Alex
Marjorie M. Andrew
Michael Ascolese
Rose Bagelman
Roderic L. Baltz
Maria Balulescu
Robert E. Baratta
William J. Barrett
Maria Bartolotti
Shirley A. Beal
Russell H. Bean
Lynn M. Belcastro
Ann L. Belliveau
Nancy A. Bender
Madaleine G. Bennett
Francis X. Bellini
JURY LIST
1976 to 1977 Continued
11 Cherry St.
128 Adams St.
346 Woburn St.
37 Valleyfield St.
63 Oak St.
16 Bowker St.
29 Chase Ave.
10 Revolutionary Rd
48 Fletcher Ave.
8 Graham Rd.
85 Maple St.
15 Birch Hill Lane
30 Whipple Rd.
33 Turning Mill Rd.
4 Wyman Rd.
37 Wellingtn La Av
41 Middle St.
232 Lowell St.
15 Sunny Knoll Ter.
16 Summer St.
61 Laconia St.
3 Dudley Rd.
75 Cedar St.
15 Baskin Rd.
12 Moon Hill Rd.
193 Burlington St.
12 Ewell Ave.
99 Burlington St.
10 Dewey Rd.
15 Constitution Rd.
123
130
40
23
10
15
23
7
12
16
46
20
3
18
18
28
5
16
25
1132
Maple St.
Laconia St.
Vaille Ave.
Hayes Lane
Richard Rd.
Rawson Ave.
Blossom St.
York St.
Watertown St.
Tavern Lane
1977 to
Catherine T. Martin
James F. McCarthy
Blanche McKenzie
Leon D. Michelove
Lois L. Moore
Ralph R. Musto
Russell E. Needham
.Ernest C. Noyes
William L. Nussbum
Harold A. Nygaard
Leo M. Patrician
Ronald B. Peabody
Gertrude A. Peers
Christine E. Pfaff
Eugene W. Pike
Florence F. Polhamus
Ted Porretti
Richard Alan Porter
Kenneth F. Pothier
Martin J. Quinlan
Joseph P. Reardon
Bernice M. Richter
George A. Roberts
Eva A. Rodakis
D. Claire Ryan
Frederick A. Schloman
Paul H. Sherman
Meyer S. Slotkin
Thomas C. Small
Myles S. Somers
Anthony Souza
Christopher H. Stolz
Robert N. Tap
John David Tavilla
Gerald Tercho
Grace B. Tramontozzi
Joseph R. Venuti
Elizabeth A. Weiss
Steven B. Whitcomb
1978
Webster Rd.
Lawrence Lane
Bowker St.
Sylvia St.
Mass. Ave.
Robinson Rd.
Dane Rd.
Crscnt Hill Ave.
Pearl St.
Mass. Ave.
22 Bryant Rd.
2300 Mass Ave.
141 Lowell St.
30 Oak St.
1 Brookwood Rd.
52 Grove St.
149 Bedford St.
Isabel G. Besecker
Sara C. Bittenbender
E. Lee Blankenship
Gloria J. Bloom
Eugene Bombara
Lydia Bronchuk
Ralph A. Burnham
William A. Busiek
Christopher R. Cady
Robert T. Callahan
Steven A. Caputo
Maurice M. Carey
Joy R. Carmen
Daniel J. Casey
Robert W. Caterino
Cindy Lou Chase
Sara B. Chase
58
117 Cedar St.
20 Cooke Rd.
53 Ledgelawn Ave.
1 Cooke Rd.
49 Moreland Ave.
25 Tucker Ave.
35 Hillcrest Ave.
24 Manning St.
36 Blake Rd.
494 Marrett Rd.
47 Kendall Rd.
88 Emerson Gardens
70 Emerson Gardens
6 Rowland Ave.
10 Churchill Lane
81 Blossomcrest Rd.
7 Percy Rd.
22 Hayes Lane
11 Charles St.
20 Bernard St.
8 Capt. Parker Arms
10 Carley Rd.
7 Sherman St.
27 Ingleside Rd.
108 Simonds Rd.
74 Spring St.
85 Grant St.
161 Concord Ave.
26 Earl St.
151 Pleasant St.
21 James St.
2139 Mass. Ave.
40 Locust Ave.
8 Phinney Rd.
71 No. Hancock St.
30 Theresa Ave
397 Lincoln St.
16 Estabrook Rd.
29 Fern St.
8
85
8
17
10
127
25
41
34
8
Eastern Ave.
Meriam St.
Hadley Rd.
Loring Rd.
Holmes Rd.
Lincoln St.
Parker St.
Somerset Rd.
Fletcher Ave.
Fletcher Ave.
3 Hilltop Ave.
5 Dewey Rd.
6 Stonewall Rd.
15 Longfellow Rd.
12 Cliffe Ave.
60 Bertwell Rd.
1 Grassland St.
Naomi Cherny
Mary B. Chiesa
Hans T. Clarke
Charles F. Clerkin
Norman E. Coates
Wallace C. Collins
Robert G. Converse
Louise Costanza
Mary T. Coughlin
Stephanie A. Coulter
Steven A. Coval
James F. Crain
Samuel C. Cuddeback
Francis F. Cummings
Charles V. Cunniff
Stephen S. Curran
Gordon F. Currin
Mary M. Curro
William C. Curtis
Paul C. Davidson
Mildred S. Dawes
Virginia F. Dervan
Janice S. DeSimone
Timothy F. Desmond
Gilda Domigan
Rita M. Donovan
Donald Doremus
Elizabeth F. Downey
John D. Durkin
Carl N. Easton
Harriett M. Eckstein
John R. Farmer
Leo P. Ferraresi
Elvira M. Ferro
Wallace Feurzeig
Edwin L. Field
John Roy Filson
Laura E. Fisher
Winston E. Flynn
Grace L. Foster
Evert N. Fowle
Myrna A. Fox
Teresa U. Frissore
Philip S. Gilman
Anne S. Glassman
Leon Golub
Jonathan M. Goode
Jeannette L. Graf
Barbara A. Gryboski
Deborah B. Guild
Elinus B. Hadley
C. Lynn Hamilton
Beverly E. Hammond
Reed Hartel
Richard E. Hartwell
Karl E. Hazard
Filomena R. Heil
Stephen P. Helms
Myrna Herniter
Gerda R. Herzlinger
JURY LIST
1977 to 1978
Continued
252 Lincoln St.
42 Adams St.
29 Moon Hill Rd.
9 Warren St.
30 Donald St.
7 Tufts Rd.
40 No. Hancock St.
26 Rindge Ave.
9 Crescent Rd.
22 Moreland Ave.
23 Revere St.
68 Asbury St.
48 Hill St.
49 Valleyfield St.
27 Calvin St.
496 Waltham St.
6 School St.
5 Page Rd.
72 Freemont St.
31 Gleason Rd.
10
2287
53
27
37
32
74
1
18
130
24
63
1468
18
13
1
2
205
32
390
Bernard St.
Mass. Ave.
Webb St.
Hayward Ave.
Tarbell Ave.
Ivan St.
Webb St.
Stimson Ave.
Manley Ct.
Pleasant St.
Barberry Rd.
Hancock St.
Mass. Ave.
Chadbourne Rd.
White Pine Lane
Patriots Dr.
Fairland St.
Follen Rd.
Watertown St.
Mass. Ave.
12 Winthrop Rd.
9 Diamond Rd.
92 Blossomcrest Rd.
15 Capt. Parker Arms
19 Hancock St.
4 Wyman Rd.
32 Ames Ave.
52 Cedar St.
1 Mason St.
344 Lowell St.
31
1798
7
21
26
29
34
348
256
181
Robbins Rd.
Mass. Ave.
Barrymeade Dr.
Tyler Rd.
Spencer St.
Eldred St.
Whipple Rd.
Marrett Rd.
Waltham St.
Grant St.
59
Arthur P. Hill
Robert Hills, Jr.
Niela M. Horn
Barbara J. Howalt
Vivian M. Howard
Wilfred Husgen
Nicola Iodice
Mary F. Irwin
Mary A. Jackson
Wendy Jellis
Paul R. Johannessen
William H. Johansen
Robert J. Johnson
Stella Johnson
Sydney K. Johnson
William A. Johnson
Margaret -Mary Johnston
Erma M. Jordan
Joyce R. Kamanipz
Marshall S. Kates
Murray Kaye
Sarah C. Kechejian
Aaron L. Keller
James Kelly
Sungha Kim
Thomas A. Kirkham
Charles F. Kitching
Norma E. Kitfield
William T. Kivlen
Milton M. Klein
Simon Kleiner
Thomas E. Klemm
Pamela Jeannie Koehr
Barbara A. Kourian
Barbara J. Kowal
Pauline E. Kvingedal
Catherine L. LaFauci
Frank L. Langone
Carl Lannquist, Jr.
Sarah C. Lappin
James P. Leavitt
Irving L. Levine
Burton R. Liebman
Shang -Chad Liu
Ruth M. Lomon
Ralph E. Longobardi
Patrick H. Luongo
Walter Luscombe
David W. Lynch
Ervin F. Lyon, III
William J. Macintosh
Robert J. MacKay
Charles A. MacKinnon
Daniel M. MacLean
Edwin J. Maguire
Lucille K. Mahakian
Janet A. Mahony
Robert J. Mammola
Joseph N. McDonald
John W. McFarland
11 Cutler Farm Rd.
20 Percy Rd.
80 Marrett Rd.
3 Fairbanks Rd.
59 Wood St.
11 Marshall Rd.
46 Winter St.
6 Grove St.
74 Ward St.
12 Oxford St.
40 Tyler Rd.
10 Demar Rd.
5 Camden St.
203 Marrett Rd.
8 Cutler Farm Rd.
13 Smith Ave.
94 East St.
30 Cottage St.
391 Lowell St.
15 Burroughs Rd.
6 Abernathy Rd.
3 Locke Lane
25 Baskin Rd.
55 Ledgelawn Ave.
8 Marlboro Rd.
17 Peachtree Rd.
14 Sherburne Rd.
12 Ewell Ave.
12 Tucker Ave.
54 Burlington St.
7
133
42
124
293
41
56
42
76
5
Bridge St.
Worthen Rd.
Normandy Rd.
Grove St.
Bedford St.
Shade St.
Cary Ave.
Chase Ave.
Adams St.
Plymouth Rd.
221 Woburn St.
10 Estabrook Rd.
24 Locke Lane
4 Shaw Place
18 Stratham Rd.
10 Utica St.
47 Pleasant St.
53 Simonds Rd.
15 Battle Green Rd.
25 Heritage Dr.
3 Deering Ave.
8 Blinn Rd.
124 Woburn St.
11A Garfield St.
127 Maple St.
12 Watertown St.
31A Wachusett Dr.
60 Maple St.
16 John Poulter Rd.
76 Hill St.
Annmarie T. McGann
Kathleen M. McGuire
William J. McLaughlin
Caroline McSweeney
Marvin Menzin
Anna K. Kerlino
Susanna Miller
Johanna Mollo- Christensen
Christopher M. Morrison
Sabra W. Morton
Donald Muse
Maureen R. Nathanson
Julianne V. Neilson
Andrew Nigrini
Fred E. Obey
Joseph T. O'Brien,
Thomas F. O'Brien
David Olsson
Leila A. Paone
Carmela A. Passanisi
165
5
559
22
26
42B
11
10
13
3
110
23
19
17
28
Jr. 77
3
16
15
135
Walter E. Pedroli
Charles C. Perez
Dorothy J. Pettibone
Robert H. Peyton
Stephen T- Piraino
Cecile A. Pivarunas
Charlotte A. Puopolo
Kathleen Jean Quinlan
Owen J. Quinn
Donna M. Raimondi
William R. Ravanis
Thelma Reed
Constance Reiffen
Theresa Rheum
Rachel A. Rice
William R. Rice
Harry Richter
Charles B. Robinson
Pamela B. Rogers
Grace B. Rohen
4
3
118
28
85
44
254
199
16
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JURY LIST
1977 to 1978 Continued
Follen Rd.
Reed St.
Lowell St.
Columbus St.
Mason St.
Worthen Rd.
Homestead St.
Barberry Rd.
Bedford St.
Rolfe Rd.
Bedford St.
Nickerson Rd.
Valley Rd.
Highland Ave.
Winthrop Rd.
Grant St.
Ellison Rd.
Emerson Gardens
Emerald St.
Laconia St.
Great Rock Rd.
Westwood Rd.
Blake Rd.
Eaton Rd.
Shade St.
Reed St.
Worthen Rd.
Grove St.
Brandon St.
Reed St.
23 Webster Rd.
76 Lowell St.
26 Peacock Farm Rd.
28 Ward St.
8 Abbott Rd.
5 Raymond St
30 Tower Rd.
22 Fairbanks Rd.
147 Shade St.
17 Sutherland Rd.
Lillian M. Romano 8
Michael Rosa 11
Donna D. Ryan 125
Lawrence D. Ryan 12
Nora A. Ryan 1
Frank E. Rymes 68
Appletree Lane
Brigham Rd.
Burlington St.
Ross Rd.
Wilson Rd.
Outlook Dr.
Richard A. Sandberg
Anna Marie Sann
Mary A. Santosuosso
Haig Sarian
James X. Saunders
Cheryl Savet
Florence M. Sawyer
Frank P. Scolaro, Jr.
Kenneth D. Senne
Burton Shapiro
Brenda M. Shaw
Donald M. Shaw
Jerome Sherman
Camilla B. Skov
Helen M. Smith
Jane Ann Smith
Mariwyn Somers
Mildred A. Stevens
Miles M. Strodel
Theodore R. Strollo
James H. Sullivan
John C. Sutcliffe
Carl B. Swanton, Jr.
Herbert E. Swartz
James J. Swenson
Robert H. Thomas
Jo -Ann Thompson
Susan Townsend
Catherine C. Turcott
Joan L. Turnquist
Jane Tutin
Joseph P. Upham
Marjorie G. Van Egmond
Peter M. Walsh
Jonathan Walters
Chi -Chung Wang
Roger T. Westcott
Bruce R. Westlake
Kathleen White
William H. Wildes
Scott Winchester
Amy Wong
Anita Worthen
Mark Wright
George A. Zwicker
60
9 Bartlett Ave.
103 Kendall Rd.
83 Bow St.
3 Pheasant Lane
19 Oxbow Rd.
46 Emerson Gardens
5 Center St.
5 Bruce Rd.
24 Prospect Hill Rd.
4 Fulton Rd.
6 Carol Lane
64 Turning Mill Rd.
8 Baskin Rd.
8 Hawthorne Rd.
10 Westminster Ave.
8 Hudson Rd.
55 Eldred St.
5 Loring Rd.
3 Lillian Rd.
79 Buckman Dr.
14
4
66
7
18
28
510
7
424
405
Hastings Rd.
Myrna Rd.
Harding Rd.
Lockwood Rd.
Fairlawn Lane
Burroughs Rd.
Waltham St.
Nowers Rd.
Bedford St.
Concord Ave.
9 Revere St.
2 Oxbow Rd.
5 Fiske Rd.
12 Lee Ave.
19 Oakland St.
7 Young St.
3 Foster Rd.
18 Wyman Rd.
38 Fletcher Ave.
3 Russell Sq.
29 Sherman St.
23 Fairland St.
35 Dexter Rd.
11 Kendall Rd.
94 Concord Ave.
Town Counsel
Pursuant to Section 6 of Article XXI of the General By -Laws of the Town of Lexington, I hereby submit
any report in writing as Town Counsel for the period from January 1, 1975 to December 31, 1975. 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, 1975.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Agnes T. Kelly vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 291958. Petition for assess-
ment of damages arising from a taking by the Town of an easement for a town way.
4. 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 grant-
ing a variance.
5. 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.
6. Robert R. McCullough et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 169758, transferred
to Formal Procedure No. 40351, and No. X- 175437. Petitions for abatement of 1967 and 1968 real estate
tax.
7. Flora A. Myers et al vs. Town of Lexington, Crognale Construction Co., Inc. and others, Middlesex
Superior Court No. 293616. Action of tort for personal injuries, property damage and consequential dam-
ages against the Town, the Town's contractor and the abutting owners alleged to have been caused by a
defect in a private way.
8. 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.
9. Francis J. Visalli et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 175438. Petition for
abatement of 1968 real estate tax.
10. James P. DiSilva et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 175440. Petition for
abatement of 1968 real estate tax.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. John C. Morgenstern et al vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 303073. Petition
for abatement of sewer betterment assessment.
14. 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 re-
quiring sale to petitioner.
15. Sarah S. Kachinaky vs. the Inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No.
306756. Suit for personal injuries arising from an alleged street defect.
16. Kenneth S. Thompson et al va. 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
Commissioners on behalf of the Town of Lexington of an easement for highway purposes.
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17. Paul B. Lloyd et al vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 305843.
assessment of damages arising out of a taking of land by eminent domain.
18. Kingston Homes, Inc. vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 307653
assessment of damages arising out of a taking of land by eminent domain.
19. Lexington Ford Auto Sales, Inc. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board Nos
3748, 3749, 3750, 3751 and 3752. Six petitions for late entry of appeals from denials of
for exemption from motor vehicle excise taxes. Entered under the Formal Procedure as No. 54337.
20. 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.
21. 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.
22. 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.
Petition for
Petition for
. P.L.E. 3747,
applications
23. 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.
24. 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.
25. 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.
26. 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.
27. 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.
28. Alfred S. Buss et al, Trustee of the Buse. 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.
29. 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- 13957OG. 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.
30. 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.
31. Wilbur Nylander et al, Trustees of
Tax Board No. 59064. Petition for abatement
32. Wilbur Nylander et al, Trustees of
Tax Board No. 59066. Petition for abatement
Hartwell Ave. Realty Trust vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate
of 1970 real estate tax.
Hartwell Ave. Realty Trust vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate
of 1970 real estate tax.
33. 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.
34. 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.
35. 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.
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36. 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.
37. 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.
38. 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.
39. 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.
40. 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.
41. 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.
42. 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.
• 43. 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.
44. 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.
45. Planning Office for Urban Affairs, Inc. vs. Lexington Board of Appeals, Housing Appeals Commit-
tee 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.
46. 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.
47. 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.
48. 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.
49. Thomas J. Costello va. 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.
50. 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.
51. 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.
52. 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.
53. Frances Kahn vs. Lexington School Committee, United States District Court No. 73- 1558 -G. Class
action alleging deprivation of civil rights.
54. B. Snyder & Co., Inc. vs. Town of Lexington, Suffolk Superior Court No. 679456. Suit for pay-
ment of a sum of money alleged to be due under a contract for sewer construction.
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55. Town of Lexington vs. B. Snyder & Co., Inc., Suffolk Superior Court No. 682590. Suit for damages
arising out of failure to perform a contract.
56. 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.
57. 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.
58. Rochelle Zohn et al vs. The Inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No.
336888. Action of tort alleging a sidewalk defect.
59. 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.
60. 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.
61. 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.
62. 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.
63. 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.
64. William Jackman, Jr. p.p.a. et al vs. Paul Mazerali 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.
65. 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.
66. 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.
67. 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.
68. Robert V. Pace vs. James F. Corr, United States District Court No. 74- 2468 -S. Action alleging
violation of civil rights.
69. 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.
70. 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.
71. 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.
72. 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.
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73. 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.
74. 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.
75. Robert Maumiola 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.
76. 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.
77. 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.
78. 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.
79. Joseph F. Hill, Jr. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 70384. Petition for abate-
ment of 1973 real estate tax.
80. First National Stores, Inc. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 69459. Petition
for abatement of 1973 real estate tax.
81. Ronald P. Pelletier, et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 192405. Petition
for abatement of 1973 real estate tax.
82. Robert A. Leone, et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 71264. Petition for
abatement of 1973 real estate tax.
83. 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.
84. 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.
85. 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.
86. Campanelli Investment Properties, Chandler Leasing Division, PepsiCo Leasing Corp. vs. Board of
Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 69505. Petition for abatement of 1973 real estate taxes.
87. John T. Spinelli vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 72044. Petition for abatement
of 1973 real estate taxes.
(b) All actions brought by or against the Town during 1975.
1. Emily A. Tropeano, Trustee of the "E.A.T. Realty Trust" and as Assignee of Joseph C. Tropeano
vs. Inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 74 -3421. Petition for damages for
alleged flooding of land.
2. Tennis Club Guarantors Trust, Eldred L. Field and Thomas R. Aldrich, Trustees vs. Board of
Assessors, Appellate Tax Board Nos. 74950 and 75002. Petition for abatements of 1974 and 1975 real estate
taxes.
3. Kevin M. Davis va. Town of Lexington et als, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commission Against
Discrimination, Complaint No. 75- E- 11 -R /C. Complaint with respect to hiring practices of Police Depart-
ment.
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4. Althea B. Sadler, Trustee of Florence Baldwin Trust vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior
Court No. 113117. Petition for assessment of damages arising out of a taking of land for conservation
purposes.
5. Annette 0. Ross vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 75 -726. Action of tort
alleging a sidewalk defect.
6. Johns - Manville Sales Corporation vs. Antonellis & Curley, Inc. and Inhabitants of the Town of
Lexington, Trustee, First District Court of Eastern Middlesex No. 113751. Suit by a supplier of Town's
contractor to obtain payment of amount alleged to be due from the contractor.
7. Edward T. Sullivan vs. Town of Lexington et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 74 -1540. Civil
action for alleged infringement of first amendment rights growing out of a labor dispute at Hanscom Field.
8. John M. Deutch et al vs. Thomas W. Kelly, Building Inspector of the Town of Lexington and
Lexington Friends Community Residence, Inc., Middlesex Superior Court No. 75 -1096. Appeal from a decision
of the Building Inspector alleging improper issuance of a building permit.
9. Hazel Sellars vs. Donald E. Nickerson et als, Middlesex Superior Court Equity No. 75 -2389.
Appeal from a decision of the Board of Appeals granting a variance to allow temporary parking of motor
vehicles.
10. Wayne E. Goldman, Trustee of Wayne Realty Trust vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court
No. 75 -2516. Petition for assessment of damages arising out of a taking of land for conservation
purposes.
11. John M. Deutch et al vs. Donald E. Nickerson et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 75 -2579.
Appeal from a decision of the Board of Appeals upholding the Building Commissioner's issuance of a build-
ing permit.
12. Philip Taylor et al vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 75 -2515. Petition for
assessment of damages arising out of a taking of land for conservation purposes.
13. Mark Bougas, p.p.a. Apollo Bougas et als. vs. James F. Corr, et als, Middlesex Superior Court
No. 75 -3001. Complaint pursuant to G.L. c.66, s.10 for inspection of copies of alleged public records.
14. Martin R. Forsberg As Agent Of C -R Trust vs. Donald E. Nickerson, et als, District Court of
Central Middlesex No. 750393. Appeal from decision of the Board of Appeals denying three petitions con-
cerning the U.S. Postal Service's Incoming Mail Center.
15. David L. Gennaro, et al vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 75 -4153. Petition
for damages arising out of the taking of a sewer easement.
16. Town of Lexington vs. Antonellis & Curley, Inc. et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 75 -4354.
Action of interpleader to determine the distribution of money owed by the town under a sewer contract
which is claimed by creditors of the defendant.
17. Robert C. Nordbloom et als vs. Allan F. Kenney et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 75 -4744.
Petition for assessment of damages arising out of a taking of land for conservation purposes.
18. Isabella Steeves et al vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 75 -4770. Petition
for assessment of damages arising out of a taking of land for conservation purposes.
19. Town of Lexington vs. John C. Dwyer, District Court of Central Middlesex No. 750807. Action to
recover salary paid during teacher's leave of absence.
20. John H. Sellars vs. Town of Lexington, Land Court No. 77751. Petition challenging the applica-
bility of zoning by -laws to petitioner's land.
21. Faye J. Kenney, As Administratrix of the Estate of Gaetano Franceschelli a /k /a Guy Franceschelli
Deceased vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 75 -6309. Petition for damages for interfer-
ence with property rights.
22. Leroy M. Titlebaum vs. Town of Lexington, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 204328, transferred to
formal procedure No. 82063. Petition for veterans' exemption with respect to 1976 real estate taxes.
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23. William H. Hamilton vs. Allan F. Kenney et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 75 -6310. Petition
for assessment of damages arising out of a taking of land for conservation purposes.
24. Kevin M. Davis vs. Town of Lexington, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission No. TB05 -1336.
Complaint with respect to hiring practises of Police Department.
25. Ginn & Co. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board Nos. 77259 and 79848. Petitions for
abatements of 1974 and 1975 real estate taxes.
26. First National Stores, Inc. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board Nos. 74718 and 75291.
Petitions for abatement of 1974 and 1975 real estate taxes.
27. Harold J. Crumb, et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board Nos. 75165 and 76044. Peti-
tions for abatement of 1974 and 1975 real estate taxes.
(c) All actions settled or disposed of during 1975.
1. 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. Case No. 52766 and No. 54852 dismissed for failure to answer interrogatories.
Case No. 59882 withdrawn without abatement.
2. 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. Case dismissed by
stipulation.
3. 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. Case
settled upon payment to the plaintiff of a negotiated amount.
4. 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. Case settled upon payment to
the plaintiff of a negotiated amount.
5. 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
Commissioners on behalf of the Town of Lexington of an easement for highway purposes. Case tried before
a jury with damages assessed on account of eminent domain taking.
6. Harold J. Crumb et
Formal Procedure No. 60428.
to answer interrogatories.
7. Harold J. Crumb et
Formal Procedure No. 63961.
to answer interrogatories.
al vs. Board
Petition for
al vs. Board
Petition for
of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 182123, transferred to
abatement of 1970 real estate tax. Case dismissed for failure
of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 185806, transferred to
abatement of 1971 real estate tax. Case dismissed for failure
8. Planning Office for Urban Affairs, Inc. vs. Lexington Board of Appeals, Housing Appeals Commit-
tee 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. Decision for the plaintiff after trial in the Superior Court.
9. 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. Decision for the
Town after trial and appeal to The Appeals Court.
10. 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. Decision for the Town after trial and appeal to The Appeals Court.
11. 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. Decision for the
Town after trial and appeal to The Appeals Court.
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12. 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. Decision for the Town after
trial and appeal to The Appeals Court.
13. 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. The Town is no longer a party in this case.
14. 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. Case dismissed by stipulation.
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. Case dismissed by stipulation.
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. Case dismissed by stipulation.
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. Case dismissed by stipulation.
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. Case settled
upon payment to the plaintiff of a negotiated amount.
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. Case dismissed by stipulation.
20. First National Stores, Inc. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 69459. Petition
for abatement of 1973 real estate tax. Case dismissed for failure to answer interrogatories.
21. 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. Case dismissed for failure to answer
interrogatories.
22. Edward F. Cataldo, Jr. Trustee of Pine Crest Realty Trust vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax
Board No. 74488. Petition for abatement of fiscal 1975 real estate taxes. Case dismissed for failure to
answer interrogatories.
23. Campanelli Investment Properties, Chandler Leasing Division, PepsiCo Leasing Corp. vs. Board of
Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 69505. Petition for abatement of 1973 real estate taxes. Appeal
settled on partial abatement of assessment.
24. John T. Spinelli vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 72044. Petition for abatement
of 1973 real estate taxes. Appeal settled on partial abatement of assessment.
25. Kevin M. Davis vs. Town of Lexington et als, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commission Against
Discrimination, Complaint No. 75- E- 11 -R /C. Complaint with respect to hiring practices of Police Depart-
ment. Case withdrawn by complaintant.
26. Althea B. Sadler, Trustee of Florence Baldwin Trust vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior
Court No. 113117. Petition for assessment of damages arising out of a taking of land for conservation
purposes. Case settled upon payment to the plaintiff of a negotiated amount.
27. Edward T. Sullivan vs. Town of Lexington et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 74 -1540. Civil
action for alleged infringement of first amendment rights growing out of a labor dispute at Hanscom Field.
Case dismissed by stipulation.
28. First National Stores, Inc. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board Nos. 74718 and 75291.
Petitions for abatement of 1974 and 1975 real estate taxes. Case dismissed for failure to answer inter-
rogatories.
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29. Harold J. Crumb, et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 75165. Petition for
abatement of 1974 real estate taxes. Case dismissed for failure to answer interrogatories.
(d) The amounts received by Town Counsel as compensation for services not covered by the regular
salary of the Town Counsel and disbursements during 1975.
None
Disbursements
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
$675.00
Norman P. Cohen, Town Counsel
Trustees of Public Trusts
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 $ 268.38
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -75 $ 254.47
Income receipts 13.91
Balance 12 -31 -75 268.38
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 12 -31 -75
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -75 $ 5,900.43
Income Receipts 1,168.88
Less Disbursements 895.80
Balance 12 -31 -75 6,173.51
$ 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 12 -31 -75 $ 500.00
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -75 $ 431.37
Income receipts 53.41
Balance 12 -31 -75 484.78
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 12 -31 -75 $ 2,000.00
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -75 $ 2,731.71
Income receipts 272.64
Balance 12 -31 -75 3,004.35
70
$ 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 12 -31 -75
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -75 $ 97.31
Income receipts 119.64
Less disbursements 100.00
Balance 12 -31 -75 116.95
$ 1,026.15
92.19
$ 1,118.34
Geneva M. Brown Fund
The income is to be "used for imporving 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 12 -31 -75
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -75
Income receipts
Less disbursements
Balance 12 -31 -75
$ 2,383.33
282.34
200.00
2,465.67
$ 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
Accumulated income Lexington
Balance 1 -1 -75
Income receipts
Less Disbursements
Balance 12 -31 -75
1/4% due 6 -15 -83
Savings Bank
$ 4,805.64
353.72
338.40
4,820.96
$ 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 -75
Income receipts
Balance 12 -31 -75
$32,300.32
4,161.13
36,461.45
$ 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
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -75
Income receipts
Balance 12 -31 -75
71
$ 1,357.59
74.22
1,431.81
$ 1,431.81
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 -75 $ 1,182.94
Income receipts 141.20
Balance 12 -31 -75 1,324.14
$ 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 $ 990.00
$2,000 Virginia Electric and Power Co. 4 1/2%
1st Mortgage Bonds due 12 -1 -87 2,000.00
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 12 -31 -75 2,021.25
Accumulated income - Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -75 $ 329.70
Income receipts 259.53
Less disbursements 329.70
Balance 12 -31 -75 259.53
Emma I. Fiske Flower Fund
For the preservation and care of a specific cemetery lot.
$ 5,011.25
Corpus $ 300.00
Principal- deposit Lexington Savinga Bank 12 -31 -75 $ 300.00
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -75 $ 329.51
Income receipts 34.35
Less disbursements 3.00
Balance 12 -31 -75 360.86
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 12 -31 -75
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -75 $ 2,243.84
Income receipts 226.34
Balance 12 -31 -75 2,470.18
72
$ 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
pubils in the senior high and in the junior high school "for the best scholarship
(military and mechanic arts not included)."
Corpus
$2,000 American Tel. and Tel. Co. 7% debentures 2 -15 -2001
$1,000 Chicago Great Western Railway 4% 1988
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 12 -31 -75
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -75 $ 3,773.58
Income receipts 394.42
Less disbursements 13.82
Balance 12 -31 -75 4,154.18
$1,920.00
782.50
80.98
$ 2,783.48
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 12 -31 -75 $ 500.00
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -75 $ 358.30
Income receipts 46.86
Balance 12 -31 -75 405.16
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 -75 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 -75 $ 12,779.83
Income receipts 1,227.30
Balance 12 -31 -75 14,007.13
73
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 12 -31 -75
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -75 $ 204.21
Income receipts 38.43
Balance 12 -31 -75 242.64
$ 500.00
$ 500.00
Hayes Fountain Trust Fund
The "income is to be used for the perpetual care of the foundatin and grounds
immediately around it."
Corpus
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 12 -31 -75 $ 862.72
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -75 $ 1,114.56
Income receipts 82.05
Less disbursements 46.61
Balance 12 -31 -75 1,150.00
Herbert Hilton Fund
For the preservation and care of a specific cemetery lot.
Corpus
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 12 -31 -75
Accumulated income- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -75 $ 3,449.56
Income receipts 438.63
Less disbursements 75.00
Balance 12 -31 -75 3,813.19
$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 Main Power Co. 1st
Mortgage 4 7/8% Bonds due 5 -1 -87
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 12 -31 -75
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -75 $ 6,166.99
Income receipts 569.83
Less disbursements 430.00
Balance 12 -31 -75 6,306.82
$4,812.50
82.50
Henry S. Raymond Fund
For the preservation and care of specific cemetery lots.
Corpus
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 12 -31 -75
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -75 $ 1,498.22
Income receipts 175.63
Less disbursements 10.00
Balance 12 -1 -75 1,663.85
74
$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 $ 500.00
Principal- deposit Provident Institution
For Savings 12 -31 -75 $ 500.00
Accumulated income - deposit Provident Institution For Savings
Balance 1 -1 -75 $ 162.88
Income receipts 40.39
Balance 12 -31 -75 203.27
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 12 -31 -75
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -75 $ 357.21
Income receipts 38.51
Less Disbursements 193.10
Balance 12 -31 -75 202.62
$ 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 -75
Income receipts
Balance 12 -31 -75
$ 1,158.38
63.31
1,221.69
$ 1,221.69
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 12 -31 -75
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -75 $1,350.96
Income receipts 1,256.42
Less disbursements, scholarships 1,200.00
Balance 12 -31 -75 1,407.38
75
$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
$ 4,531.80
$4,000 Hocking Valley 4 1/2% Bonds due 1999 $ 3,870.74
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 12 -31 -75 661.06
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -75 $ 3,786.87
Income receipts 423.28
Less disbursements 136.14
Balance 12 -31 -75 4,074.01
William Augustus Tower Memorial Park Fund
The "income thereof to be applies by said town in each and every year for the care,
maintenance and imporvement of 'Tower Park'."
Corpus
$2,000 New England Power Co. 4% 1st Mortgage Bonds
6 -1 -1988 $ 1,510.00
$2,000 Western Mass. Electric Co. 4 3/8% 1st Mortgage
Series C 4 -1 -87 1,590.00
$10,000 South Pacific Co. 1st Mortgage 2 3/4% Bonds
Series F due 1 -1 -96 5,750.00
Principal- deposit Union Warren Savings Bank 12 -31 -75 114.71
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -75 $ 7,171.39
Income receipts 849.40
Balance 12 -31 -75 8,020.79
$ 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 $ 3,963.58
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -75
Income receipts
Balance 12 -31 -75
$ 3,739.17
224.41
3,963.58
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 12 -31 -75
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -75 $ 11.80
Income receipts 16.91
Less disbursements 10.00
Balance 12 -31 -75 18.71
$ 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 twn (10) years.
Corpus
8,000 Am. Tel. & Tel. 2 3/4% Debentures 4 -1 -1982
84 Shares Am. Tel. & Tel. Co. Common
12.7 Shares Am. Tel. & Tel. Co. Common (Shares held -
(Stock Purchase Plan)
76
$ 5,600.00
3,633.00
556.78
$ 9,789.78
TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS
The Harrington Memorial Fund - Continued
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -75 $ 626.72
Income receipts 257.33
Balance 12 -31 -75 884.05
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 12 -31 -75
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -75 $ 110.00
Income receipts 110.00
Less disbursements 110.00
Balance 12 -31 -75 110.00
$ 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 -75 $ 278.38
Income receipts 105.58
Balance 12 -31 -75 383.96
$ 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 12 -31 -75
Accumulated income- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -75 $ 508.03
Income receipts 118.48
Balance 12 -31 -75 626.51
$ 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 12 -31 -75
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -75 $ 633.76
Income receipts 125.33
Balance 12 -31 -75 759.09
77
$ 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 $27,648.29
$1,000 Oklahoma Gas & Electric 3 7/8% Bonds due 1988 872.50
$15,000 North Pacific Railway Co. Prior Lien, Mortgage
4% Bonds due 1 -1 -97 12,414.51
$5,000 Alabama Power Co. 1st Mortgage 4 5/8% Bonds
due 5 -1 -87 4,543.75
$12,000 Chicago Great Western Railway 1st Mortgage
4% Bonds Series A due 1 -1 -88 9,241.05
$4,000 Hocking Valley 4 1/2% Bonds due 1999 3,870.74
$6,000 Alabama Power Co. 1st Mortgage 3 7/8% Bonds
due 1 -1 -88 5,085.00
$10,000 Great NOrthern Railway 3 1/8% due 1990 6,751.25
$1,000 Idaho Power Co. 4 1/2% Bonds due 1 -1 -87 972.50
$3,000 Central Maine Power 3 5/8% Bonds due 3 -1 -83 2,550.00
760 Shares First National Bank of Boston 23,184.01
750 Shares J.P. Morgan & Co., Inc. 20,677.81
295 Shares State Street Bank and Trust Co. 11,070.00
428 Shares Shawmut Assoc., Inc. 21,440.13
$15,000 Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. 4 3/8%
Debentures due 3 -1 -2003 11,006.25
$5,000 General Telephone Co. of Calif. 4 1/2%
Mortgage due 9 -1 -86 3,993.75
630 Shares New England Merchants National Bank 16,207.50
1,235 Shares Boston Co., Class B 25,219.25
$15,000 American T & T Co. 8 3/4% debentures
due 5 -15 -2000 16,430.73
$14,000 New England Merchants National Bank 5% Conv.
Debentures due 1994 9,000.00
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -75 6,025.14
Income receipts 5,000.00
Less disbursements 11,019.26
Balance 12 -31 -75 5.88
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -75 $ 10,594.80
Income receipts 13,588.02
Less disbursements 10,114.61
Balance 12 -31 -75 14,068.21
Louise E. Wilkins Flower Fund
Corpus
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -75 $ 93.78
Income receipts 5.11
Less disbursements 2.00
Balance 12 -31 -75 96.89
$232,184.90
$ 96.89
George P. Morey, Chairman
Gaynor K. Rutherford William R. McEwen
78
Board of Assessors
1975 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
Total
Amount necessary to satisfy final court judgments
Offsets to Cherry Sheet Estimated Receipts
$22,869,290.94
1,963,592.91
Estimated State Tax and Assessments
1975
State Estimates
State Recreation Areas $159,956.60
State Audit of Municipal Accounts 321.25
State Examination of Retirement System 353.40
Metropolitan Districts Area 612,136.07
Mass Bay Transportation Authority 512,070.81
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Bills 3,196.50
Health Insurance Programs 23,604.96
Special Education (1972 - 766) 103,891.00
Air Pollution Control Districts 3,243.07
Metropolitan Area Planning Council 6,703.01
County Tax
$24,832,883.85
10,913.45
423,901.65
Total 1,425,476.67
Estimated County Tax and Assessments
Estimates
$856,309.83
County
Overlay of current year
Gross amount to be raised
856,309.83
,300,000.00
$27,849,485.45
Estimated Receipts and Available Funds
1976 Fiscal Year Estimated Receipts certified by the Commissioner on Cherry Sheet $4,607,795.45
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise 907,919.92
Licenses 66,197.25
Fines 43,659.00
Special Assessments 117,386.23
General Government 8,523.99
Protection of Persons and Property 2,280.44
Health and Sanitation 36,740.08
School (local receipts of School Committee) 45,793.39
Recreation 11,164.25
Public Service Enterprises (such as Water Dept.) 547,538.12
Cemeteries (other than Trust Funds and Sale of Lots) 8,498.95
Interest on Taxes and Assessments 442,423.83
Unclassified 157,629.14
In Lieu of Taxes - Cambridge and Arlington 3,100.00
Total estimated receipts $7,006,650.04
79
Overestimates (from Cherry Sheet)
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Amounts Voted to be taken from Available Funds
Date of Vote
3 -17 -75 Transfer (includes $124,000. from Revenue Sharing)
3 -19 -75 Transfer (includes $55,000 from Revenue Sharing)
3 -24 -75 Transfer
3 -25 -75 Transfer (includes $5,000. from Revenue Sharing)
3 -31 -75 Transfer
4 -14 -75 Transfer (includes $25,500. from Revenue Sharing)
4 -16 -75 E & D Transfer - Art. 88 Annual T.M.
Total Available Funds
Total estimated receipts and available funds
Net amount to be raised by taxation on property
Personal Property Valuation $ 14,300,850 Tax Rate
Real Estate Valuation 235,413,300 $72.00
Total $249,714,150
Total taxes levied on property
Amount
$434,139.25
116,000.00
150,000.00
35,000.00
205,000.00
1,023,453.66
800,000.00
$ 1,029,661.20
16,949,757.60
Items Not Entering into the Determination of the Tax Rate
Betterments and Special Assessments added to Taxes
Apportioned Sewer Assessments
Apportioned Sidewalk Assessments
Apportioned Street Assessments
Apportioned Water Assessments
Water Liens added to Taxes
Committed
Amount Interest
$69,678.54 $32,269.35
1,810.68 660.91
22,904.36 7,622.78
759.42 382.82
38,722.46
Total amount of 1975 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
TABLE OF AGGREGATES
Total
233
9737
Value of Assessed Personal Estate
Stock in Trade $ 64,800
Machinery 380,950
All other Tangible Personal Property 13,855,100
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
$ 50,696,700
184,716.600
$14,300,850
$235,413,300
99,823.70
$2,763,592.91
9,870,066.65
$17,979,418.80
$17,979,418.80
$101,947.89
2;471.59
30,527.14
1,142.24
38,722.46
$174,811.32
$18,154,230.12
Total Valuation of Assessed Estate $249,714,150
80
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Number of Livestock Assessed
General
Horses 46
Cows 1
Fowl 10
All Other 9
Number of Acres of Land Assessed 7060
Number of Dwelling Houses Assessed 8425
Property Exempt from Taxation
Value of Real Estate
Value of Tangible Personal Estate
$71,504,628
2,478,489
Total Value of Exempt Property $73,983,117.00
Recapitulation of Commitments Calander Year of 1975
on Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise
Date of Number of Commission's
Commitment Vehicles Value Excise
2/20/75 1478 2,185,750 54,770.25
3/13/75 949 1,610,850 43,547.89
6/30/75 355 606,500 19,848.78
11/14/75 51 57,250 3,036.92
3/28/75 4181 2,970,400 196,043.38
4/25/75 4983 3,588,400 236,482.89
5/20/75 5079 3,722,350 244,294.03
9/9/75 6965 8,084,000 491,576.91
12/3/75 2239 3,550,300 105,318.52
12/22/75 701 1,157,500 18,529.63
26981
Willard P. Grush, Chairman
William L. Potter F. William Smith
Appropration for Salaries
Available & Antic. Funds
EXPENDITURES
GENERAL CONTROL:
Administration
Sec. & Clerks
Lexington Public Schools
PERSONAL SERVICES
$160,758.19
136,438.29
EXPENSES OF INSTRUCTION:
Coord. & Dept. Heads 322,054.97
Sal. Sec. & Clerks 58,160.25
Principals 455,941.56
Sec. & Clerks 230,452.62
Teachers 8,163,986.89
Special Class Assts. 47,870.34
Librarians 255,460.92
Sec. & Clerks 29,302.55
Guidance 417,443.16
Sec. & Clerks 30,213.19
Psychologists 99 397.84
Sec. & Clerks 14,301.61
HEALTH:
Nurses & Doctors 101,959.56
FOOD SERVICES:
Supervisor 34,141.55
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE:
Custodians
Maintenance Men
Appropration
EXPENDITURES:
660,408.58
81,823.52
EXPENSE BUDGET
$11,033,234.00
279,625.00
$11,312,859.00
Total Expenditures -11,300,115.59
Unexpended Balance $12,743.41
$1,692,042.00
GENERAL CONTROL:
School Comm. & Supt.'s Office 52,332.05
EXPENSES OF INSTRUCTION:
Supervision - Supplies & Expenses 16,428.68
Principals 46,425.40
Teaching Supplies & Expenses 230,788.10
Textbooks 49,277.77
Library 49,026.21
Audio 31,858.19
Psychologists 17,598.30
OTHER SCHOOL SERVICES:
Psychiatrists 6,097.50
Health Supplies & Expenses 3,228.43
Transportation 282 023.86
Food 4,655.33
Student Activity 1,632.05
82
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 1974 -75
OPERATION OF PLANT:
Custodial Supplies & Expenses 39,269.78
Fuel 221,230.75
Utilities 267,534.67
MAINTENANCE OF PLANT:
Grounds 11,826.28
Buildings 175,112.31
Equipment 22,631.78
FIXED CHARGES:
Rental of Buildings 1,505.00
COMMUNITY SERVICES:
Transportation Non - Public 15,234.45
ACQUISITION OF FIXED ASSETS:
Equipment 28,672.58
Replacement of Equipment 15,459.85
PROGRAMS with OTHERS
Transfer of Funds 113,777.77
Total Expenditures 1,703,627.09
Unexpended Balance $11,585.09cr
FOOD SERVICES
INCOME:
Sales $ 386,495.31
Reimbursement 128,613.00
Other Income 10,476.64
525,584.95
Balance from 6/30/74 91,774.34
EXPENDITURES:
Food 302,576.72
Labor 200,041.55
Miscellaneous 31,328.78
Cash Balance
Value of Inventory
Reimbursement Due
Cash Value
MISC. DATA:
Number of Free Lunches Service 28,803.
$617,359.29
- 533,947.05
83,412.24
52,896.69
30,354.34
$ 166,663.27
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION - TUITION & TRANSPORTATION
Appropration $21,500.00
EXPENDITURES:
Tuition - Day Classes 7,006.76
Evening Classes 654.60
Transportation 2,402.20
Total Expenditures - 10,063.56
Balance $11,436.44
Expenditures $10,063.56
Reim. Comm.of
Mass. 19,292.00
Net Costoto $9,228.44
83
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 1974 -75
OUT -OF -STATE TRAVEL
Appropriation
Expenditures
*Net Cost to Town
PL -874
Balance June 30, 1974
Receipts
Expenditures (transfer to P/S Budget)
Balance June 30, 1974
Receipts
Expenditures
Balance June 30, 1974
Receipts
Expenditures
Balance June 30, 1974
Receipts
Expenditures
Balance June 30, 1974
Receipts
Expenditures
Balance June 30, 1974
Expenditures
METCO
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
ESEA LIBRARY
PL -89 -10
LEARNING DISABILITIES
ADM. GRANT
LEARNING DISABILITIES
84
$12,300.00
- 10,188.50 *
$ 2,111.50
$297,500.00
117,428.00
414,928.00
- 150,722.00
$264,206.00
$160,407.31
335,848.00
$496,255.31
- 326,758.81
$169,496.50
$14,350.00
19,647.00
$33,997.00
-33.997.00
-0-
$15,811.15
10,928.40
$26,739.55
- 13,246.25
$13,493.20
$15,573.02
95,078.00
$110,651.02
- 97,644.84
$ 13,006.18
$ 11,291.45
5,942.47
$ 5,348.98
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Athletic Budget
Junior & Senior High Schools
Balance July 1, 1974
Town Appropriation
Admissions:
Football $ 9,079.56
Basketball 1,619.54
Ice Hockey 3,271.25
Wrestling 206.00
Gymnastics 151.13
Lost Equipment 1,007.53
Season Tickets 521.00
Expenditures:
Senior Senior Clarke Diamond Muzzey
Girls Boys Jr. High Jr. High Jr. High
Baseball 5,803.81 2,502.09 2,492.45 2,286.25
Basketball (Girls) 3,368.32 967.83 1,032.75 966.65
Basketball (Boys) 9,838.48 2,802.52 2,575.07 2,882.16
Cheerleaders 1,155.87
Cross Country 1,667.50
Field Hockey 4,030.91 1,014.20 995.09 985.42
Football 21,959.17 3,040.94 2,513.10 2,975.65
Golf 908.20
Gymnastics 1,652.37 1,791.91
Ice Hockey 10,809.11 2,863.45 2,523.00 2,520.00
LaCrosse 2,442.83
Soccer 5,792.84 1,524.17 1,300.20 1,962.50
Softball 2,434.11
Swimming 2,533.53 2,826.82
Tennis 1,421.42 1,569.95
Indoor Track 2,624.61
Outdoor Track 1,545.42 4,229.31 1,223.98 1,256.75 974.64
Wrestling 2,720.63
Director of Athletics 2,113.00
Equip. Manager 2,789.00
Faculty Managers 704.00 704.00 704.00
Awards & Trophies 285.12
League Dues 210.00
Repairs all Schools 510.75
Doctors & Nurses 1,205.00
Band Buses 525.00
Directors' Travel 400.00
General Miscellaneous 1,255.23
$20,584.78 $81,835.44 $16,643.18 $15,392.41 $16,257.27
Unexpended Balance
85
$ 21,966.00
125,510.00
15,856.01
$163,332.01
$150,713.08
12,618.93
Pers. Serv.
Expenses
Voc. Educ.
Out -Of -State
Athletics
Summary of Major School Budgets
1974-75
Transfers,
Town Voted Receipts, Total Oper.
Appro. etc. Budget Expenditures
11,033,234. $279,625. $11,312,859. $11,300,115.59
1,692,042. 1,692,042. 1,703,627.09
21,500. 21,500. 10,063.56
12,300. 12,300. 10,188.50
125,510. 25,801. 151,311. 150,713.08
$12,884,586. $305,426. $13,190,012. $13,174,707.82
*Income $ Reimbursement:
Tuition
Comm. Mass.:
Chapter 70
71
765
766
74
$3,000.00
$1,644,598.12
202,626.05
7,264.95
1,156,371.00
$3,013,860.12
19,292.00
$3,033,152.12
Income 1 Reim.
Paid Town
$3,033,152.12*
19,292.00
$3,052,444.12
To AthleticC/0
To Expense C/0
Returned to Town
Balance
$12,743.41
- 11,585.09
11,436.44
2,111.50
597.92
$15,304.18
- 597.92
- 12,529.50
$ 2,176.76
Cost to Town
$9,447,222.00
-9,228.44
10,188.50
125,510.00
$9,573,692.06
Total Operating Budget $13,190,012.00
Less Expenditures -13,174,707.82
Balance to Carryover
Balance to E , D (Town)
15,304.18
-13,127.42
$ 2,176.76
Minuteman Regional Vo - Tech School District
ACTUAL EXPENDITUFFS JULY 1, 1974 -JUNE 30, 1975
Other
Prof. Clerical Support
Sal. Sal. Sal.
1100 School Committee 1,950.00 3,142.00
1200 Sup't. Director 65,608.00 21,044.00
2100 Supervision 10,947.00 4,824.00
2200 Principal's Office 23,500.00 16,223.00
Clerical 8,000.00
2300 Teaching
Horticulture 10,816.00
Dist. Ed. 12,655.00
Cul. Arts 16,500.00
Allied Health 10,039.00
Tech. Electr. 12,000.00
Instruments 14,808.00
Com. Art 12,324.00
Bldg. Trades 12,831.00
Graphic Arts 16,000.00
Metals Fab. 12,500.00
Power Mech. 13,000.00
Mach. Shop 11,275.00
J
Communic'ns. 68,501.00
Math 38,531.00
Science 32,376.00
Phys. Ed. 16,225.00
Spec. Ed. 38,977.00
2500 Library 18,618.00 4,224.00
2600 Audio -Visual 18,000.00
2700 Guidance - S.P.C. 116,621.00
2800 Psychological
2900 Vocational TV
3200 Health 11,477.00
3300 Transportation
3400 Food Service
3500 Student Act.
4100 Operations
3,913.00
4200 Maintenance 3,913.00
5200 Insurance
5300 Rent
5400 Temp. Borrowing
5500 Other Fixed Charges
TOTAL 623,905.00 57,457.00 30,566.00 711,928.00
Total
5,092.00
86,652.00
15,771.00
39,723.00
8,000.00
10,816.00
12,655.00
16,500.00
10,039.00
12,000.00
14,808.00
12,324.00
12,831.00
16,000.00
12,500.00
13,000.00
11,275.00
68,501.00
38,531.00
32,376.00
16,225.00
38,977.00
22,842.00
18,000.00
116,621.00
11,477.00
5,392.00 5,392.00
3,913.00
25,174.00 29,087.00
Text Contr.
Books Serv. Suj lies Other Total
9,067.00
3,416.00
(3)3,443.00
1,821.00
88.00 380.00 14,627.00
4,902.00 3,616.00 98,586.00
3,140.00 1,338.00 23,692.00
1,775.00 829.00 44,148.00
5,204.00 13,204.00
5,259.00 16,075.00
1,155.00 4,537.00 846.00 19,193.00
2,697.00 60.00 19,257.00
482.00 10,521.00
995.00 2,796.00 562.00 16,353.00
332.00 1,394.00 1,289.00 17,823.00
5,854.00 1,998.00 20,176.00
15,611.00 1,319.00 29,761.00
478.00 5,774.00 235.00 22,487.00
9,779.00 22,279.00
1,082.00 2,380.00 1,604.00 18,066.00
6,585.00 114.00 17,974.00
9,088.00 7,595.00 486.00 85,670.00
4,126.00 2,557.00 2,303.00 47,517.00
1,956.00 2,438.00 36,770.00
94.00 8,832.00 25,151.00
197.00 2,690.00 692.00 42,556.00
7,070.00
(2)23,120.00
35,084.00
11,447.00 693.00 42,052.00
1,616.00 413.00 20,029.00
1,122.00 140,863.00
35,084.00
500.00 1,199.00 13,176.00
(1)150,792.00
6,250.00
150,792.00
10,189.00 1,000.00 16,581.00
72.00 72.00
95,374.00 105,537.00
5,739.00 12,964.00 110.00 47,900.00
28,661.00 28,661.00
85,922.00 85,922.00
9,157.00 9,157.00
60,081.00 60,081.00
17,547.00 246,302.00 135,292.00 306,724.00 1,417,793.00
Encumbered Funds: (1) L K B 26,737.50 (3300 Acct.);(2) B.U. 14,190.00 (2700 Acct.); (2) Data Proc. 8,930.00 (2700 Acct.); (3) 2,456.50 (2100 Acct.);
Total: 52,314.00
MINUTEMAN REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Operating Budget
Total Operating Budget
Reimbursement
Surplus
Net Operating Budget
District Assessment
$2,498,000
- 450,000
- 10,000
$2,038,000
Capital Budget
Capital Payment
Interest
Total Capital Budget
Anticipated Reimbursement
Net Capital Budget
Total Assessment $2,736,465
Assessments by Towns
$1,300.000
501,600
1,801,600
- 1,103,135
698,465
Assessment for period 7/1/75 to 6/30/76 based on the number of students from each town attending
Minuteman on 10/1/74, as a percentage of the total number of students.
Town
Percent
Assessment per Town
Operating
Cost
Capital
Cost
Acton
Arlington
Belmont
Boxborough
Carlisle
Concord
Lexington
Lincoln
Stow
Sudbury
Wayland
Weston
Totals
Acton
Arlington
Belmont
Boxborough
Carlisle
Concord
Lexington
Lincoln
Stow
Sudbury
Wayland
Weston
Totals
9.859
22.300
9.390
2.582
1.878
9.859
18.310
2.817
3.286
10.094
8.451
1.174
$ 200,926
454,474
191,368
52,621
38,274
200,926
373,158
57,411
66,969
205,716
172,231
23,926
$ 68,862
155,758
65,586
18,034
13,117
68,862
127,889
19,676
22,951
70,503
59,027
8,200
100% $2,038,000 $698,465
Student Enrollment as of October 1, 1975
Grade 10
Girls Boys
13
22
4
4
0
7
11
1
3
7
11
0
29
68
34
9
5
20
73
8
10
29
27
3
Grade 9
Girls Boys
10 31
27 60
8 32
3 5
2 3
5 18
13 28
2 9
5 14
9 22
7 14
0 2
Total
$ 269,788
610,232
256,954
70,655
51,391
269,788
501,047
77,087
89,920
276,219
231,258
32,126
$2,736,465
Total
83
177
78
21
10
50
125
20
32
67
59
5
83
315
91 238
TOTAL ENROLLMENT Girls: 174 Boys: 553
*In addition to the 727 enrollment as detailed, 1 boy from Wellesley and 1 from
Natick were tuition students and 7 from Lexington and 2 from Lincolm were enrolled
as Metco students. Of the 9 Metco students 3 were boys and 6 were girls.
88
727
727
11*
738
MINUTEMAN REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE BUDGET SUMMARY
July 1, 1975 - June 30, 1976
Salaries
Contracted
Services
Supplies
Other Total
School Committee $ 3,000. $ 4,000. $ 220. $ 6,000. $ 13,220.
Supt- Director 102,066. 14,280. 2,250. 17,000. 135,596.
Total 105,066. 18,280. 2,470. 23,000. 148,816.
Supervision 33,575. 18,000. 7,500. 100. 59,175.
Principals 35,377. 2,000. 1,500. 2,000. 40,877.
Teaching 715,960. 83,850. 144,760. 41,318. 985,888.
Teaching, Special Needs 90,200. 12,000. 18,450. 5,200. 125,850.
Text Books -- -- 25,000. -- 25,000.
Library 42,870. 1,000. 25,000. 5,600. 74,470.
A.V. 10,450. 5,500. 23,000. 500. 39,450.
S.F.C. 97,083. 22,000. 21,000. 3,000. 143,083.
Psychological -- 60,000. 1,000. 300. 61,300.
Ed. T.V. -- 8,500. 500. 9,000.
Total 1,025,515. 204,350. 275,710. 58,518. 1,564,093.
Attendance -- -- 1,500. -- 1,500.
Health 13,000. 2,000. 1,000. 200. 16,200.
Transportation -- 260,215. 1,000. 2,000. 263,215.
Food Service 10,000. -- -- -- 10,000.
Student Activities -- 12,000. 12,000.
Total 23,000. 262,215. 3,500. 14,200. 302,915.
Operations 62,900. 20,500. 234,451.
Maintenance 27,125. 29,000. 10,000.
Total 90,025. 49,500. 244,451.
200.
200.
318,051.
66,125.
384,176.
Insurance 63,000. 63,000.
Rent
Temporary Borrowing 25,000. 25,000.
Other Fixed Assets
Total 88,000. 88,000.
Community Service 10,000. 10,000.
Acquisition of Fixed
Assets
GRAND TOTAL 1,243,606.
534,345. 526,131.
89
193,918. 2,498,000.
Transmittal Letter
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen January 22, 1976
Lexington, Massachusetts
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, 1975.
the
Cash
Balance Sheet as of June 30, 1975
Appropriation Balances as of June 30, 1975
Receipts for fiscal period July 1, 1974 to June 30, 1975
Expenditures for fiscal period July 1, 1974 to June 30, 1975
Municipal Indebtedness as of June 30, 1975
The cash balance of the Town Treasurer has been verified and the accounts
various Trust Funds audited during the fiscal period.
In Banks
Federal Revenue Sharing
Invested
Invested -Revenue Sharing
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
Personal
Real Estate
Levy of 1975
Personal
Real Estate
Assets
of
Richard M. Perry, Comptroller
Balance Sheet, June 30, 1975
150.00
150.00
287.04
201.50
672.75
418.80
18,319.85
1,416.24
50,166.53
3,590.40
254,187.02
700,771.79
261.75
5,163,000.00
37,000.00
300.00
329,260.13
Liabilities and Reserves
Employee Payroll Deductions
Federal Withholding Taxes
State Withholding Taxes
Tax Sheltered Annuities
Union Dues
Blue Cross -Blue Shield
Blue Cross -Blue Shield
prior 1959
Group Insurance
Guarantee Deposits
Sewer House Connections
Water House Connections
94,503.23
126,988.90
33,290.49
611.42
46,058.70
(165.00)
(13,845.16)
35,404.01
11,450.89
Agency
County Dog Licenses
Tailings - Unclaimed Checks
Gifts - Bequests
Westview Cemetery -Perpetual Care 4,840.00
Bicentennial Gifts 1,912.40
287,442.58
46,854.90
1,533.30
3,257.62
6,752.40
Motor Vehicle Excise
Levy of 1971
Levy of 1972
Levy of 1973
Levy of 1974
Levy of 1975
Special Assessments
Sewer
Unapportioned
Added to Taxes
Levy of 1973
Levy of 1975
Levy of 1976
Street
Unapportioned
Added to Taxes
Levy of 1975
up Sidewalk
Unapportioned
Added to Taxes
Levy of 1975
Water
Unapportioned
Added to Taxes
Levy of 1973
Levy of 1975
Committed
Levy of
Levy of
Levy of
Interest
1973
1975
1976
Assets
Under Estimates
M.B.T.A.
Midd. County T.B. Hosp.
Maint.
Metropolitan Water Tax
Special Educ-(1972-766)
Metropolitan Area Plann.
Council
Tax Titles and Possessions
Tax Titles
Tax Possessions
( .21)
6,685.76
35,187.22
83,860.38
179,127.73
46,125.76
35.15
737.86
( 37.60)
32,411.15
468.38
8,686.47
75.28
2,231.51
116.93
130.88
109.50
742.56
( 12.03)
9,473.81
.01
1,986.80
18,653.00
1,921.46
14,176.58
20,296.84
Balance Sheet - June 30, 1975
304,860.88
91,821.80
32,035.08
34,473.42
Liabilities and Reserves
Federal Grants
Federal Revenue Sharing PL92-512 37,261.75
Aid to Education
PL 874 264,206.00
Music Project 6,021.82
Learning Disabilities Title III 13,066.18
Library Extension 13,493.20
Administrative Grant Title III 5,348.98
State Grants
METCO 169,726.50
Water Pollution Control (36,541.43)
Aid to Libraries 11,959.32
Magnet Chapter 636 7,250.00
Revolving Funds
School Lunch
School Athletic
Adult Education
Adult Education -Driver Ed.
Pupil School Material Recoveries
Appropriation Balances
General Revenue 24,838,340.00
Non -Revenue
83,412.24
11,807.67
3,869.85
984.00
5,754.50
Library
Schools
Sewer -Street -Drains
Conservation
Over Estimates
State Parks and Reservations
Metropolitan Sewerage Bonds
Middlesex County Tax
Metro. Air Pollution Control
Loans Authorized and Unissued
Bond Anticipation Loan
W.P.C. Reimbursement Loan
Receipts Reserved for Appropriation
Parking Meter Receipts
124,235.66
48,449.74
133,589.42
4,003.60
1,516.05
15,054.39
82,716.79
536.47
339,397.93
152,394.39
105,828.26
25,148,618.42
99,823.70
2,825,000.00
800,000.00
50,000.00
13,153.86
Departmental
Selectmen
Assessors
Sewer House Connections
Street Opening Charges
School Dept. Tuition
Westview Cemetery
Water
Liens Added to Taxes
Levy of 1973
Levy of 1975
Levy of 1976
Rates
House Connections
Loans Authorized
Sewers and Drains
Conservation Land
Revenue
Assets
4,581.90
20.15
3,351.13
15.00
11,624.69
2,722.00
371.78
1,080.84
28,356.69
180,280.12
1,058.52
Balance Sheet
22,314.87
211,147.95
1,535,000.00
2,090,000.00 3,625,000.00
22,069,290.94
- June 30, 1975
Liabilities and Reserves
Receipts Reserved for Special Purpose
Insurance Claims 1,392.78
C & W Trans. -Contract Resolve 29,250.70
100% Funded Chapter 90 2,591.62
Police Off Duty 132.00
Custodian Off Duty 87.71
Public Works Off Duty 364.40
Colonial Acres -Subdivision 20,000.00
Varian Vacuum Sewer Extension 1,691.00
Garfield St. Sewer Service 39.18
Vinebrook Realty Subdivision 2,465.56
Minuteman Regional Voc. School -
Sewer
Bicentennial Fund
Library Bicentennial Grant
L.A.B. Voc. Life Care
Autistic Lexington
Autistic Arlington
Multi -Handicap -Burlington
Reserve Fund -Overlay Surplus
Overlay
Levy
Levy
Levy
Levy
Levy
Levy
Levy
Levy
Reserved for Abatement
of 1968
of 1969
of 1970
of 1971
of 1972
of 1973
of 1974
of 1975
Revenue Reserved Until Collected
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax
Special Assessment
Tax Title and Possession
Departmental
Water
Sale of Cemetery Lots and Graves
Sale of Real Estate Fund
Reserve For Petty Cash Advances
Surplus Revenue
1,499.30
9,669.89
2,250.00
16,792.28
( 445.14)
7,883.68
1,563.86
2,000.00
2,000.00
1,865.25
1,000.00
1,000.00
39,089.11
33,963.26
4,962.05
304,860.88
91,821.80
34,473.42
22,314.87
211,147.95
97,228.82
123,737.22
85,879.67
664,618.92
35,226.41
6,000.00
300.00
1,728,490.21
32,621,538.61 32,621,538.61
Apportioned Assessments
Sewer
Street
Sidewalk
Water
Suspended Assessments
Sewer
Sewer Town Owned Land
Street
Sidewalk
Water
Not Due
724,593.74
186,931.85
15,149.40
9,263.14
Net Funded or Fixed Debt
Inside Debt Limit
General
Outside Debt Limit
General
Public Serv. Enter.
34,238.83
625.38
5,388.90
1,588.05
3,991.48
Deferred Revenue Accounts
Apportioned Sewer Assessment Revenue
Due in 1975-1994
Apportioned Street Assessment Revenue
Due in 1975-1994
935,938.13 Apportioned Sidewalk Assessment Revenue
Due in 1975-1993
Apportioned Water Assessment Revenue
Due in 1975-1994
Suspended Sewer Revenue
45,832.64 Suspended Sewer Revenue
Town Owned Land
Suspended Street Revenue
Suspended Sidewalk Revenue
Suspended Water Revenue
981,770.77
Debt Accounts
Serial Loans
2,498,000.00
6,117,000.00
21,000.00 6,138,000.00
8,636,000.00
Inside Debt Limit
Sewer
Street
Library
Town Office Bldg.
Town Office Bldg.
Public Works Bldg
Municipal Purpose
724,593.74
186,931.85
15,149.40
9,263.14
34,238.83
625.38
5,388.90
1,588.05
3,991.48
981,770.77
971,000.00
21,000.00
46,000.00
20,000.00
Add. 155,000.00
60,000.00
1,225,000.00 2,498,000.00
Outside Debt Limit
School 6,117,000.00
Public Service Enter. 21,000.00 6,138,000.00
8,636,000.00
Trust and Investment Funds
Cash and Securities in Custody of
Trustees of Public Trusts
Trust of Town Treasurer
Trustees of Cary Library
Balance Sheet - June 30, 1975
Trust and Investment Accounts
In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts
503,825.80
60,382.34
48,263.30
Welfare Funds
Samual J. Bridge Charitable Fund 20,831.16
Elizabeth A. Gerry Fund 2,254.65
Beals Fund 4,731.71
Harriet R. Gilmore 704.21
Jonas Gammell 858.30
School Funds
Robert R. Clapp Fund 1,357.59
Mathew Allen Memorial Fund 254.47
H. S. Blake Prize Fund 1,215.65
Charles E. French Medal Fund 6,557.06
Ellen A. Stone Fund 2,278.38
F. Foster and Tenney Sherburne Fund 26,052.61
Elsa W. Regestein Fund 1,158.38
Harrington Memorial Fund 10,099.48
Library Funds
Sarah E. Raymond
Cemetery Funds
Emma A. Fiske-Flower
Charles E. French -Colonial
Herbert Hilton -Munroe
Henry S. Raymond -Munroe
Louise E. Wilkins -Flower
Charles Lyman Weld
William B. Foster Fund
Park and Common Funds
Edith C. Redman
Orrin W. Fiske
Genevra Brown
Frank L. Emery
Hayes Fountain
George O. Smith
George W. Taylor -Flag
William A. Tower
Albert Ball Tenney
Everett M. Mulliken
Perpetual Care -Colonial
Munroe
Westview
629.51
4,205.49
8,027.03
2,998.22
93.78
3,739.17
311.80
857.21
931.37
5,341.33
5,340.95
1,977.28
2,617.65
2,514.28
16,136.10
8,318.67
11,061.99
2,582.94
75,210.32
237,802.05
29,380.03
48,973.62
667.88
20,005.00
370,692.14
Balance Sheet - June 30, 1975
Trust and Investment Accounts Continued
Park and Common Funds Continued
Leroy S. Brown Fund
George W. Taylor Tree Fund
George L. Gilmore Fund
In Custody of Cary Library
General Investment Fund
9,805.64
2,640.01
21,666.48
48,263.30
In Custody of Town Treasurer
Seedling Town Forest -Harrington 1,120.99
Bicentennial Celebration 40,520.79
Conservation 18,740.56 60,382.34
612,471.44 612,471.44
Town Debt and Interest
Fiscal 1975
Interest
Rate of Amount of Principal Paid Balance Paid
Date School Interest Original Issue 7- 74 - -6 -75 6 -30 -75 7- 74 - -6 -75
08 -01 -54 Hastings School 1.8% 700,000.00 35,000.00 -- 315.00
10 -01 -55 Harrington School 2.3% 700,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 1,207.50
12 -01 -55 High School (Addition) 2.4% 775,000.00 38,000.00 38,000.00 1,368.00
09 -01 -56 Franklin School (Addition) 3.0% 470,000.00 25,000.00 20,000.00 975.00
11 -15 -57 Hastings- Harrington (Addition) 3.5% 180,000.00 5,000.00 15,000.00 630.00
08 -01 -57 Franklin School (Addition) 3.4$ 60,000.00 3,000.00 9,000.00 357.00
08 -01 -58 Diamond Junior High School 2.9% 2,050,000.00 100,000.00 400,000.00 13,050.00
07 -15 -60 Estabrook School 3.6% 1,045,000.00 50,000.00 300,000.00 11,700.00
04 -11 -63 High School (Addition) 3.0% 3,200,000.00 160,000.00 1,280,000.00 43,200.00
02 -16 -65 Bridge School 3.0% 1,345,000.00 65,000.00 650,000.00 21,450.00
01 -01 -66 Bowman School 3.5% 1,510,000.00 80,000.00 790,000.00 30,450.00
05 -01 -71 New Junior High - Clarke 3.75% 4,300,000.00 430,000.00 2,580,000.00 112,875.00
Total School 16,335,000.00 1,026,000.00 6,117,000.00 237,577.50
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
3.0%
3.0%
3.4%
4.2%
4.2%
4.5%
295,000.00
215,000.00
490,000.00
328,000.00
790,000.00
1,375,000.00
15,000.00 25,000.00 975.00
10,000.00 20,000.00 750.00
20,000.00 60,000.00 2,380.00
30,000.00 60,000.00 3,150.00
155,000.00 155,000.00 9,765.00
150,000.00 1,225,000.00 58,500.00
3,493,000.00 380,000.00 1,545,000.00 75,520.00
2.9% 200,000.00
200,000.00
20,000.00 580.00
20,000.00 580.00
06 -01 -48 Trunk Construction 1.75% 275,000.00 5,000.00 15,000.00 350.00
03 -01 -50 Trunk Construction 1.75% 190,000.00 5,000.00 25,000.00 525.00
08 -01 -52 Sunnyfield Sewer 2.0% 175,000.00 5,000.00 40,000.00 850.00
08 -01 -54 Trunk Construction 1.8% 100,000.00 5,000.00 -- 45.00
07 -15 -60 Trunk Construction 3.6% 330,000.00 15,000.00 90,000.00 3,510.00
12 -01 -55 Trunk Construction 2.4% 400,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 720.00
12 -01 -55 Trunk Construction 2.4% 70,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 108.00
08 -01 -59 Trunk Construction 3.9% 100,000.00 5,000.00 25,000.00 1,072.50
05 -15 -59 Trunk Construction -Shade St. 3.4% 210,000.00 10,000.00 40,000.00 1,700.00
02 -01 -64 Trunk Construction - Woodhaven 3.1% 500,000.00 %25,000.00 225,000.00 7,750.00
08 -01 -67 Trunk Construction 3.8% 750,000.00 40,000.00 470,000.00 18,620.00
Total Sewer 3,100,000.00 138,000.00 953,000.00 35,250.50
Water
08 -01 -57 6" - 16" Mains 3.4% 260,000.00 7,000.00 21,000.00 833.00
Total Water 260,000.00 7,000.00 21,000.00 833.00
Grand Total 23,388,000.00 1,571,000.00 8,636,000.00 349,761.00
96
Appropriation Accounts
Accounts Total Approp. & Balance Balances
(Voted at 1974 Town Meeting) Expenditures Transfer 6/30/75 To E & D To 1976 FY
Selectmen
Personal Services
Expenses
Town Manager
Personal Services
Expenses
Town Manager's Jurisdiction
Clerical Pool
Office Furniture & Fixture
Professional Services
Fire & Police Medical Exp.
Guides Director
Out -of -State Travel
Training & Travel Out -of -State
Tuition & Training Fees
In -State Travel
Selectmen's Jurisdiction
Community Services
Juvenile Services
Safety Program Expenses
Town Clerk
Personal Services
Expenses
Vital Statistics
Personnel Department
Personal Services
Expenses
Trustees of Public Trusts Exp.
Board of Appeals - Personal Serv.
Expenses
Planning Board - Personal Serv.
Expenses
Group Insurance
Munic. Prop. & Wrkmn. Comp.
Printing Town Report
Law Fees
Law Expenses
Election /Selectmen
Election /Town Clerk
42,424.91
9,318.99
55,286.32
1,234.17
21,142.51
1,273.25
30,159.57
1,668.30
1,000.00
2,916.43
1,200.00
9,224.00
5,801.85
11,372.28
400.00
41,157.08
725.70
86.22
71.48
639.61
7,830.00
1,178.14
38,511.22
2,233.84
210,797.94
167,893.10
7,956.68
42,560.19
7,500.00
17,081.56
11,309.05
Board of Registrars- Personal Serv. 5,761.81
Expenses 1,797.78
Appropriation Expenses 3,001.65
Capital Expenditure Expenses 35.00
Permanent Bldg. Expenses 45.00
Town Celebration Expenses 345.44
Historic Districts Comm. Expenses 1,599.96
Conservation Comm. Expenses 4,208.75
Recreation Comm. - Personal Serv. 71,584.19
Expenses 16,997.45
Treasurer's and Collector's
Personal Services 51,017.12
Expenses 3,845.47
Foreclosure and Redemption 400.00
Comptroller
Personal Services 76,394.08
Expenses 2,859.16
Comptroller's Jurisdiction
Office Mach. Capital Outlay 5,096.95
Office Mach. Maint. & Repair 7,423.46
Office Serv. Copier Supplies 7,675.53
Metered Mail 16,186.48
43,123.00 698.09
9,500.00 181.01
56,000.00 713.68
1,400.00 165.83
30,383.00 9,240.49
3,500.00 2,226.75
30,160.00 .43
3,700.00 2,031.70
1,000.00
4,000.00 1,083.57
2,775.00 1,575.00
10,050.00 826.00
6,250.00 448.15
50.00 50.00
12,000.00 627.72
500.00 100.00
41,164.00 6.92
1,135.00 409.30
650.00 563.78
20,000.00 20,000.00
100.00 28.52
640.00 .39
7,831.00 1.00
1,750.00 571.86
42,893.00 4,381.78
2,960.00 726.16
216,000.00 5,202.06
188,720.00 20,826.90
8,500.00 543.32
42,560.19
7,500.00
18,160.00 1,078.44
14,800.00 3,490.95
6,350.00 588.19
6,775.00 4,977.22
3,735.00 733.35
150.00 115.00
150.00 105.00
500.00 154.56
1,600.00 .04
4,280.00 71.25
72,265.00 680.81
17,000.00 2.55
51,025.00 7.88
8,270.00 4,424.53
450.00 50.00
77,972.00 1,577.92
* 3,250.00 390.84
5,850.00 753.05
7,600.00 176.54
7,700.00 24.47
16,225.00 38.52
698.09
713.68
165.83
9,240.49
390.75
.43
1,391.70
1,083.57
1,575.00
826.00
448.15
50.00
627.72
100.00
6.92
409.30
563.78
20,000.00
28.52
.39
1.00
571.86
4,381.78
534.16
5,202.06
5,826.90
543.32
3,490.95
438.19
4,977.22
733.35
115.00
105.00
154.56
.04
71.25
680.81
2.55
7.88
4,225.20
1,577.92
390.84
60.05
176.54
24.47
38.52
*An additional $500.00 was appropriated from General Revenue Sharing Funds General
Administration Expense.
97
181.01
1,836.00
640.00
192.00
15,000.00
1,078.44
150.00
199.33
50.00
693.00
APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS
Accounts Total Approp. & Balance Balances
(Voted at 1974 Town Meeting) Expenditures Transfer 6/30/75 To E & D To 1976 FY
Assessors
Personal Services 46,375.28 46,886.00 510.72 510.72
Expenses 5,941.91 7,300.00 1,358.09 1,358.09
Health
Personal Services 31,707.59 33,007.00 1,299.41 1,299.41
Expenses 17,139.90 17,623.00 483.10 375.10
Mystic Valley Mental Health
Center 28,200.00 28,200.00
Rabies Clinic 1,407.64 1,515.00 107.36 107.36
Health's Jurisdiction -Dog Officer
Personal Services 11,336.00 11,336.00
Expenses 2,245.78 2,595.00 349.22
Police Department
Personal Services 839,601.52 861,909.00 22,307.48 22,307.48
Expenses 96,989.58 97,000.00 10.42 10.42
Parking Meter Maint. 2,998.61 3,000.00 1.39 1.39
Fire Department
Personal Services 420,234.49 *423,655.00 3,420.51 3,420.51
Expenses 44,875.33 48,072.00 3,196.67 190.68
Ambulance Maint. 1,744.01 1,800.00 55.99 55.99
Forest Fires 97.00 100.00 3.00 3.00
Local Disaster Services
Personal Services 500.00 1,500.00 1,000.00 1,000.00
Expenses 150.97 900.00 749.03 749.03
Auxiliary Fire Expenses 300.00 300.00 300.00
Inspection
Personal Services 46,875.32 47,307.00 431.68 431.68
Expenses 1,236.02 1,310.00 73.98 73.98
Department of Public Works
Personal Services 885,823.81 956,934.00 71,110.19 71,110.19
Director of Public Works
Personal Services 127,308.60 128,730.00 1,421.40 1,421.40
Expenses 5,139.13 5,150.00 10.87 10.87
Engineering
Personal Services 177,478.54 184,736.00 7,257.46 7,257.46
Expenses 3,664.83 4,000.00 335.17 335.17
Town Building Maintenance
Personal Services 42,907.95 44,816.00 1,908.05 1,908.05
Expenses 107,940.65 108,000.00 59.35 46.85
Highway Maintenance 85,838.77 89,975.00 4,136.23 1,929.50
Road Machinery 124,057.01 129,776.00 5,718.99 2,715.22
Snow Removal 80,445.58 105,000.00 24,554.42 24,554.42
Traffic Regulations & St.Signs 12,533.49 13,000.00 466.51 466.51
Street Lights 161,692.70 164,000.00 2,307.30 2,307.30
Sewer Maintenance & Serv. 44,230.02 44,350.00 119.98
Garbage Collection 82,000.00 82,000.00
Sanitary Landfill 42,875.20 60,000.00 17,124.80 17,124.80
Water Maint. & Services 31,319.46 37,675.00 6,355.54
Park Expenses 34,661.23 55,000.00 20,338.77
Insect Suppression 1,109.99 1,350.00 240.01 240.01
Shade Trees 7,708.95 8,300.00 591.05 591.05
Dutch Elm Disease 2,806.83 3,200.00 393.17 357.22
Cemeteries Expense 3,040.92 3,150.00 109.08 109.08
Veterans' Benefits
Personal Services 7,480.00 7,480.00
Administration 130.91 150.00 19.09 19.09
Aid & Expenses 45,505.12 60,660.00 15,154.88 15,054.88
Graves Registration 377.30 400.00 22.70 22.70
Soldiers' Burials 250.00 250.00 250.00
Library
Personal Services 299,698.25 302,349.00 2,650.75 2,650.75
Expenses 98,530.06 98,533.27 3.21 3.21
108.00
349.22
3,005.99
12.50
2,206.73
3,003.77
119.98
6,355.54
20,338.77
35.95
100.00
*An additional $375,000 was appropriated and expended from General Revenue Sharing Funds.
98
APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS
Accounts Orig. Appro- Total Ex- Appro. & Balance Balances
(Voted at 1974 Town Meeting) priation penditures Transfer 6/30/75 To E &D To 1976 FY
Board of Retirement
Contributory Pension Fund 274,175.00 274,175.00
Non - Contributory Pension Fund 121,585.07 130,000.00 8,414.93 8,414.93
Expenses 2,525.00 2,525.00
Education /Public Schools 12,869,879.74 *12,884,586.00 14,706.26 2,176.76 12,529.50
Regional Voc. Tech. School
Operating Budget 239,534.00 239,534.00
Capital Budget 131,802.00 131,802.00
Interest on Debt 349,761.00 349,761.00
Interest on Loans - Tax and Bond
Anticipation 24,449.68. 125,000.00 100,550.32 100,550.32
Maturing Debt 1,571,000.00 1,571,000.00
TOTAL ARTICLE 4 20,728,903.41 21,163,563.46 434,660.05 366,474.32 68,185.73
*An additional $279,625.00 was appropriated from state and federal funds.
1974 Articles
Reserve Fund 150,000.00 45,938.81 45,938.81 45,938.81
Cost of Appraisals - Art 14 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00
Westview Cemetery Devel - Art 15 4,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00
Curbing Construction - Art 16 5,000.00 4,707.71 5,000.00 292.29 292.29
Drains Construction - Art 17 35,000.00 4,802.38 35,000.00 30,197.62 30,197.62
Water Construction - Art 18 25,000.00 18,172.75 25,000.00 6,827.25 6,827.25
Sidewalks Construction - Art 19A 57,000.00 44,610.10 57,000.00 12,389.90 12,389.90
Sewer Laterals - Art 20 350,000.00 79,001.77 350,000.00 270,998.23 270,998.23
Sewer Trunk /Carriage Drive -Art 21 60,000.00 520.51 60,000.00 59,479.49 59,479.49
Road Machinery Equip - Art 24 119,000.00 40,839.00 119,000.00 78,161.00 78,161.00
Chap. 90 /Hancock St - Art 25 60,000.00 60,000.00 60,000.00 60,000.00
Chap. 90 /Maint - Art 26 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00
Improv Traffic Control Sig -Art 28 10,000.00 16.50 10,000.00 9,983.50 9,983.50
Bicentennial Celebration - Art 34 95,000.00 95,000.00 95,000.00 Invested Invested
Picnic Area - Art 38 8,000.00 800.00 8,000.00 7,200.00 7,200.00
Camping Facilities - Art 39 3,500.00 3,500.00 3,500.00 3,500.00
Reconstr Tennis Court - Art 42 31,000.00 20,348.03 31,000.00 10,651.97 10,651.97
Purchase of Ambulance - Art 43 20,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00
Mosquitoes Control - Art 44 11,000.00 11,000.00 11,000.00
Consery Land /Graziano - Art 46 40,000.00 1,700.00 40,000.00 38,300.00 38,300.00
Consery Land /Marco Real Trust -Art 47 7,000.00 7,000.00 7,000.00
Consery Land /Hillside Ave. -Art 48 15,000.00 5,712.23 15,000.00 9,287.77 9,287.77
Consery Land /Vinebrook - Art 52 11,000.00 11,000.00 11,000.00 11,000.00
Consery Land /Great Meadow - Art 53 4,000.00 3,857.25 4,000.00 142.75 142.75
Consery Fund - Art 55 12,000.00 12,000.00 12,000.00 Invested Invested
Street Constr /Tewsbury St. - Art 61 20,000.00 2,441,14 20,000.00 17,558.86 17,558.86
Street Acceptance - Art 66 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00
LHA Plans /Low Income Housing - Art 68 21,000.00 2,966.64 21,000.00 18,033.36 18,033.36
Off -Duty Details - Art 71 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00
Plan Board Study /Wet Land - Art 85 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00
Plan Board Study /Lex Master Plan --
Art 86 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00
Plan Board Study /Rec & Parking -
Art 87 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00
1974 Carry -Over
Selectmen's Expenses 69.26 100.00 30.74 30.74
Fire & Police Medical 39.00 39.00
In -State Travel 33.75 33.75
Planning Board Expenses 27.85 27.85 27.85
Munic Prop & Wrkmn Comp 2,879.50 2,879.51 .01 .01
Law Expanses 78.24 78.24
Election /Town Clerk 276.88 1,267.28 990.40 990.40
Registrar's Expenses 1,614.51 5,000.00 3,385.49 3,385.49
99
APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS
Accounts Orig. Appro- Total Ex- Appro. & Balance Balances
(Voted at 1974 Town Meeting) priation penditures Transfer 6/30/75 To E &D To 1976 FY
Comptroller's Expenses 1,390.00 1,392.99 2.99 2.99
Office Mach /Capital Outlay 5,162.00 5,162.00
Metered Mail 15.26 21.00 5.74 5.74
Health Expenses 19.50 19.50
Fire Expenses 4,523.41 4,564.21 40.80 40.80
Engineering Expenses 114.10 114.10
Town Bldg.Maint 9,245.50 9,245.50
Highway Maint 11,106.87 11,292.46 185.59 185.59
Road Machinery 503.62 503.62
Snow Removal 137.50 137.50
Traffic Regulation & Street Signs 502.90 502.90
Sewer Maint 4,553.46 4,562.02 8.56 8.56
Sanitary Landfill 446.25 446.25
Water Maint 1,543.81 1,543.81
Park Expenses 343.20 343.20
Veterans' Benefits /Aid & Exp 2,451.55 5,000.00 2,548.45 2,548.45
School Personal Services 17,577.14 17,577.14 17,577.14
School Expenses 118,679.41 140,000.00 21,320.59 21,320.59
1973 Articles
'Supplemental Sewer - Art 12 25,000.00
Westview Cemetery Devel - Art 15 4,000.00
Curbing Construction - Art 16 5,000.00
Drains Construction - Art 17 50,000.00
Water Mains - Art 18 25,000.00
Sidewalk Construction - Art 19 25,000.00
Sewer Laterals - Art 20 * 640,000.00
Trunk Sewer /Turning Mill Rd -Art 21 * 120,000.00
Trunk Sewer/Wyman Rd - Art 22 * 35,000.00
Trunk Sewer /Hayes Land - Art 23 * 76,800.00
Road Machinery - Art 24 (Part2) 110,000.00
Engineering Survey & Design -Art 26 8,000.00
Sanitary Landfill Study - Art 28 15,000.00
Brook & Stream Cleaning - Art 29 15,000.00
Chap 90 /Highway Maint - Art 32 6,000.00
Library Remodeling - Art 34A * 400,000.00
Library Equipment - Art 34B * 35,000.00
Library Addition - Art 34C *1,015,000.00
Library Relocation Exp -Art 35 6,850.00
Dog Kennel Constr - Art 37 10,000.00
Traffic Signal Improv - Art 38 5,000.00
Bicycle Path - Art 44 2,500.00
Old Reservoir Improv - Art 45 40,000.00
Mystic Valley Mental Health - Art 52 40,095.00
Consery Land /Porter - Waymint - Art 55 * 90,000.00
Consery Easement /Lucky Penny
Trust - Art 57 5,000.00
Consery Easement /Johnson Prop -Art 58 5,000.00
Street Constr - Art 66, 67, 68 83,000.00
1972 Articles
Selectmen Appraisals & Options -Art 14 2,500.00
Westview Cemtery Devel - Art 15 4,000.00
Sidewalks - Art 19 50,000.00
Sewer Maint - Art 20 480,000.00
Trunk Sewer - Art 21 120,000.00
Chap 90 /East St - Art 31 69,500.00
Emergency Generator - Art 37 6,000.00
Purch & Install Radio Comm -Art 38 9,680.08
Traffic Lts. Concord Ave & Waltham
St - Art 41 20,000.00
*Bonded funds
749.70
1,057.63
44,535.00
1,536.44
17,429.70
311,921.80
105,956.94
33,765.00
6,716.62
1,228.24
6,000.00
164,524.37
16,916.01
399,817.74
425.85
677.80
549.00
5,748.40
6,682.33
360.00
24,039.05
72,779.23
5,298.19
65,826.46
475.33
1,199.00
100
9,622.04
4,000.00
1,057.63
49,705.70
1,536.44
25,000.00
430,316.95
115,350.00
33,765.00
630.51
9,022.29
8,000.00
3,100.51
12,769.57
6,000.00
225,252.53
31,872.11
448,369.14
425.85
9,500.45
3,324.05
945.33
5,748.40
6,683.35
4,363.60
5,000.00
4,800.00
24,039.05
2,500.00
4,000.00
6,075.32
74,779.23
6,601.35
67,830.50
944.72
1,617.50
3,653.90
8,872.34
8,872.34
4,000.00 4,000.00
5,170.70 5,170.70
7,570.30
118,395.15
9,393.06
630.51
2,305.67
8,000.00
1,872.27
12,769.57
60,728.16
14,956.10
48,551.40
8,822.65
3,324.05
396.33
2,305.67
3,324.05
7,570.30
118,395.15
9,393.06
630.51
8,000.00
1,872.27
12,769.57
60,728.16
14,956.10
48,551.40
8,822.65
396.33
1.02 1.02
4,003.60 4,003.60
5,000.00 5,000.00
4,800.00 4,800.00
2,500.00
4,000.00
6,075.32
2,000.00
1,303.16
2,004.04
469.39
418.50
2,500.00
4,000.00
6,075.32
2,000.00
1,303.16
2,004.04
469.39
418.50
3,653.90 3,653.90
APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS
Accounts Orig, Appro- Total Ex- Appro. & Balance Balances
(Voted at 1974 Town Meeting) priation penditures Transfer 6/30/75 To E &D To 1976 FY
Path /Walking & Bicycling - Art 45 2,400.00
Paln /Water Supply -Old Res - Art 46 3,500.00
Selectmen Land /Bevington -S tankard -
Art 54 25,000.00
Consery Land /Hamilton - Baldwin -Art 57 85,000.00
Selectmen Land/Ashley-Lex Assoc -Art 58 30,000.00
Consery Land /Ashley -Lex Assoc - Art 59 40,000.00
Consery Land /Munroe Brook - Art 61 6,000.00
L.H.A. Admin Cost of Study - Art 99 500.00
1971 Articles
New Jr. High - Art 2, 1/71 * 4,300,000.00
Stedman Road /Landtaking -Art 3, 1/71 200.00
Sewer Main & Pump Bed.AFB -Art 4,1/71 175,000.00
Harrington Property - Art 5, 6/71 33,000.00
Consery Buffer Strip /Turning Mill -
Art 10, 6/71 35,000.00
Westview Cemetery Devel - Art 15 8,000.00
Sewer Laterals - Art 20 350,000.00
Engineering Services - Art 29 5,000.00
Chap 90 /East St Art 34 60,000.00
Chap 90 /East St Constr - Art 35 17,000.00
Disaster Comm System - Art 41 5,000.00
Consery Land /Cooke - Art 63 7,000.00
1970 Articles
Sewer Trunk - Art 21 50,000.00
Chap 90 Constr /East St - Art 23 60,000.00
Engineering Services - Art 29 5,000.00
Reimbursing Subdividers - Art 30 10,000.00
Town Offices Bldg Constr - Art 32C * 636,505.00
Town Office Bldg Remodeling -Art 32R * 306,791.00
Flouridation /Prelim Engin Survey -
Art 43 1,000.00
Land Purchase /Woburn St - Art 48 120,000.00
Wallis Ct. /Mass Ave - Art 49 12,000.00
1969 Articles
Consery Land /Caldwell -Busa Prop -
Art 73
Consery Land - Art 75,82,83
1968 Articles
18,500.00
2,500.00
Sewer Trunk /East St & Bridge St -Art 16 48,000.00
Selectmen Options - Art 32 2,500.00
Land /Lloyd Prop - Art 56 57,500.00
Land /Harrington Sch & Woburn St -Art 58 16,600.00
Sewer Main Bedford & Air Base -Art 74 * 575,000.00
1967 Articles
Street Constr /Blossomcrest St -Art 59
Consery Land /Kingston Homes -Art 80 16,000.00
1966 Articles
Sewer Water Mains & Drains Rt 2 -
Art 6/66
Consery Land/Winch & Arl Line -
Art 81
*Bonded funds
22,300.00
20,975.00
257.00
26,517.18
687.00
(687.00)
1,621.05
2,000.00
1,841.75
16,603.73
7,835.20
2,146.20
6,000.00
51.84
1,364.05 1,364.05
2,000.00 2,000.00
1,841.75
(9,913.45)
7,148.20
2,833.20
6,000.00
51.84
67,866.67 109,766.21 41,899.54
200.00 200.00
Bond authorized not issued
104.86 252.33 147.47
5,046.95
120,603.31
457.50
60,000.00
14,359.05
14,164.55
9,687.50
200.00
19,162.30
6,218.54
126,938.44
4,000.00
60,000.00
17,000.00
5,000.00
6,000.00
18,813.42
9,687.50
2,321.45
17.21
127.42
110.15
200.00
37,417.78
9,100.00
1,841.75
(9,913.45)
7,148.20
2,833.20
6,000.00
51.84
41,899.54
200.00
147.47
19,162.30 19,162.30
1,171.59 1,171.59
6,335.13 6,335.13
3,542.50 1,603.95 1,938.55
2,640.95
5,000.00
6,000.00
2,640.95
5,000.00
6,000.00
4,648.87 4,648.87
2,321.45
17.21
127.42
110.15
200.00
37,417.78
8,900.00
2,400.00 2,400.00
2,500.00 2,500.00
2,539.00 2,539.41 .41
70.00 864.50 794.50
8,705.63 8,705.63
2,241.00 2,241.00
Bond authorized not issued
1,000.00 (1,000.00)
241.00 241.00
101
12,627.98
1,712.00
200.00
.41
2,321.45
17.21
127.42
110.15
37,417.78
8,900.00
2,400.00
2,500.00
794.50
8,705.63
2,241.00
(1,000.00)
12,627.98 12,627.98
1,712.00 1,712.00
APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS
Accounts Orig, Appro- Total Ex- Appro. & Balance Balances
(Voted at 1974 Town Meeting) priation penditures Transfer 6/30/75 To E &D To 1976 FY
1965, 64, 63 Articles
Land /Vallyfld St. -Art 75, 1965
Bridge School - Art 6, 1964
Bowman School - Art 7, 1964
Land /Meaghvlle - Art 45, 1963
Land/Willard Wds Summr Etc -
Art 37, 1962
*Bonded funds
3,000.00
* 1,345,000.00
* 1,510,000.00
10,000.00
43,500.00
3,310.29
1,273.75
2,685.00 2,685.00
231.55 231.55
9,628.94 6,318.65
10,000.00 8,726.25
3,247.54 3,247.54
2,685.00
231.55
6,318.65
8,726.25
3,247.54
GRAND TOTAL 22,881,043.34 24,653,116.19 1,772,072.85 430,916.91 1,341,155.94
102
General Revenue
Taxes
Local
Property
Tax Title Redemptions
From the Commonwealth
Income
Valuation Basis
Education Basis
Loss of Taxes
Corporation
Total Taxes
Licenses and Permits
Alcoholic
All Other
Total Licenses and Permits
Fines and Forfeitures
Court Fines
Gifts and Grants
Federal Gov't.
School
PL874
Revenue Sharing Funds
Schedule of Receipts
July 1, 1974 to June 30, 1975
17,356,876.32
674.02
53,396.09
1,566,945.12
13,842.28
12,475.36
19,004,209.19
8,250.00
50,314.65
58,564.65
40,560.50
117,428.00
363,988.00
Total Grants from Federal Government 481,416.00
Grants from State
School
Food Services
Vocational Education
Transportation
Building Assistance
Other School
METC
Chil en -Low Income
Special Education
Library Extension
Autistic - Arlington
Multi- Handicap -Burl.
Regional School Aid
Welfare Family Child Serv.
Learning Disabilities
Magnet Educ. Program
Other Purposes
Highway Fund
Aid to Public Libraries
Water Pollution- Reimb.
Local Aid Fund
Bicentennial Fund
Natural Resources Reimb.
Total Gifts from State
128,613.00
19,292.00
202,626.05
638,109.14
335,848.00
19,647.00
1,294,622.32
10,928.40
20,000.00
30,000.00
226,831.49
7,264.95
95,078.00
14,499.00
197,549.20
11,957.25
5,084.00
209,488.38
22,530.00
56,872.08
3,546,840.26
103
Grants from County
Dog Fund
Commercial Revenue
Special Assessments
Sewer
Street and Sidewalk
Water
Total Special Assessments
Privileges
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax
Parking Meter Receipts
a. On Street
Total Privileges
Departmental
a. General Government
Selectmen
Assessors
Town Clerk
Inspection
Board of Appeals
Planning Board
Total General Government
b. Public Safety
Police
Fire
Dog Officer
Sealer of Weights & Measures
Total Public Safety
c. Health and Sanitation
Sanitation
Sewer Rates
Sewer House Connections
Total Health and Sanitation
d. Highways
State and County
e. Veterans Services
Reimbursement for Relief
f. Schools
Tuition from Individuals
Tuition from Muncipalities
Sale of Books & Supplies
Miscellaneous
Athletics
Food Services
Rentals
Pupil Material Recoveries
Other
L.A.B. Program
Autistic - Arlington
Autistic - Lexington
Multi- Handicap -Burl.
Total School
6,371.62
93,465.03
30,873.53
858.98
125,197.54
1,548,867.89
24,872.30
1,573,740.19
481.65
3,691.82
4,416.75
74.75
2,590.00
275.00
11,529.97
71,159.50
160.00
1,832.00
414.50
73,616.00
6,675.00
858.55
7,533.55
170,714.14
22,849.05
29,441.24
3,000.00
1,105.56
15,856.01
393,478.98
20,840.71
2,530.05
4,215.65
59,076.67
37,373.00
17,220.00
2,750.00
586,887.87
g. Recreation
h. Unclassified
Ambulance Rentals
Miscellaneous
Total Unclassified
Total Departmental
Pubic 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
Revenue Sharing Inv.
Total interest
SCHEDULE OF RECEIPTS
15,656.50
8,125.50
679,284.74
687,410.24
1,576,197.32
707,087.15
30,873.35
741.95
95.12
738,797.57
13,395.00
24,959.50
8,592.70
46,947.20
62,455.66
839.97
382,712.76
2,514.96
448,523.35
Municipal Indebtedness
Bond Anticipation Loan
W.P.C. Reimbursement 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
Teacher Community Fund
Teachers Union Dues
Non Teachers Union Dues
835,000.00
50,000.00
885,000.00
42,356,587.04
6,511.00
9,021.70
48,544.34
2,504,734.77
642,302.03
213,566.29
7,042.54
141,061.80
57,408.30
11,857.08
Total Agency Trusts and Investments 45,998,636.89
Refunds
School Department
Miscellaneous
Total Refunds
306.16
52.90
359.06
Total Receipts 74,531,361.34
104
Schedule of Expenses
General Government
July 1, 1974 -June 30, 1975
Appropriation Committee Town Clerk (Continued)
Expenses
Supplies 565.00
Services 2,436.65
Selectmen
Personal Services 42,424.91
Expenses
Supplies 431.20
Services 294.50
Vital Statistics 86.22
Carry Over 1973 -1974 276.88
Personnel Department
Expenses
Selectmen 1,000.00 Personal Services
Supplies 2,526.19
Services 5,792.80 Expenses 71.48
Juvenile Services 11,372.28 Registration
Safety Program 400.00
Cary Over 1973 -1974 69.26 Personal Services 5,761.81
Director of Guides 1,000.00 Expenses 1,797.78
Carry Over 1973 -1974 1,614.51
Town Manager
Personal Services 55,286.32 Elections
Expenses
Supplies 711.87
Services 522.30
Town Manager's Jurisdiction
Clerical Pool- Personal Services 21,142.51
Office Furniture and Fixtures 1,273.25
Professional Services 30,159.57
Fire and Police Medical 1,668.30
Carry Over - 1973 -1974 39.00
Out -Of- State - Travel 2,916.43
Training and Travel - Out -Of -State 1,200.00
Tuition and Training Fees 9,224.00
In- State - Travel 5,801.85
Carry Over 1973 -1974 33.75
Printing Town Report 7,956.68
Town Insurance
Municipal Property and Workmen's Comp. 167,893.10
Group Insurance and Blue Cross 210,797.94
Carry Over 1973 -1974 2,879.50
Town Comptroller
Personal Services 76,394.08
Expenses
Supplies 1,154.48
Services 1,704.68
Capital Expenditures 5,096.95
Repairs to Office Equipment 7,423.46
Office Services 7,675.53
Metered Mail 16,186.48
Carry Over 1973 -1974 6,567.26
Town Clerk
Personal Services 41,157.08
105
Jurisdiction of Selectmen 17,081.56
Jurisdiction of Town Clerk 11,309.05
Law Department
Fees 42,560.19
Expenses 7,500.00
Carry Over 1973 -1974 78.24
Treasurer and Collector
Personal Services 51,017.12
Expenses
Supplies 1,903.57
Services 1,941.90
Foreclosure and Redemption 400.00
Assessors' Department
Personal Services 46,375.28
Expenses
Supplies 875.78
Services 5,0E6.13
Superintendent of Public Works
Personal Services 127,308.60
Expenses 5,139.13
Public Works Department
Personal Services 885,823.81
Town Offices & Cary Memorial Bldg.
Personal Services
Expenses
Carry Over
Engineering
Personal Services
Expenses
Supplies
Services
Office Equipment
Carry Over 1973 -1974
Police Department
Personal Services
Expenses
Supplies
Automotive
Public Safety
Uniforms
Other
Services
Communications
Repairs to Auto Equipment
Public Safety Equipment
Other
Equipment
Parking Meter Fund
Fire Department
Personal Services
Expenses
Supplies
Automotive
Ft,e 1
Public Safety
Clothing
Other
Services
Communications
Repairs to Auto Equipment
Repairs Fire Alarm System
Other
Equipment
Ambulance Maintenance
SCHEDULE OF EXPENSE
Board of Appeals
42,907.95 Personal Services
107,940.65 Expenses
9,245.50
177,478.54
2,322.60
721.48
620.75
114.10
Supplies
Services
Planning Board
Personal Services
Expenses
Supplies
Services
Total General Government
Protection of Persons and Property
Fire Department (Continued)
839,601.52 Disaster Service
Personal Services
34,451.00
4,865.17
14,792.15
6,648.39
10,345.59
1,366.06
1,500.00
2,695.17
20,326.05
2,998.61
420,234.49
6,488.42
5,433.72
4,285.04
6,275.87
3,143.64
4,002.19
946.09
4,964.89
8,047.47
1,288.00
1,744.01
Forest Fires 97.00
106
Expenses
Article 38 - 1972
Carry Over 1973 -1974
Article 37 - 1972
Inspection Department
Personal Services
Expenses
Supplies
Services
Office Furniture
Insect Suppression
Expenses
Shade Tree
Expenses
Dutch Elm Disease
Expenses
7,830.00
134.39
1,043.75
38,511.22
936.31
1,297.53
2,356,272.97
500.00
150.97
1,199.00
4,523.41
475.33
46,875.32
354.42
728.45
153.15
1,109.99
7,708.95
2,806.83
Total Protection of Persons & Property 1,473,126.36
1
SCHEDULE OF EXPENSES
Health and Sanitation
Health Department Sanitary Landfill 42,875.20
Carry Over 1973 -1974 446.25
Personal Services 31,707.59 Article 44 - 1974 (Mosquito Control) 11,000.00
Article 28 - 1973 1,228.24
Expenses Article 52 - 1973 6,682.33
Supplies 1,368.12 Article 37 - 1973 677.80
Services
Professional 7,631.72 Sewer Maintenance
Hospital 6,870.72 Expenses 44,230.02
Other 1,269.34 Carry Over 1973 -1974 4,553.46
Carry Over 1973 -1974 19.50
Mystic Valley Mental Health
Rabies Clinic
Dog Officer
Personal Services
Expenses
Supplies
Services
28,200.00
1,407.64
11,336.00
601.64
1,644.14
Garbage Collection 82,000.00
Water Polution Control #217 37,880.10
Sewer Services
Article 20 - 1974
Article 21 - 1974
Article 12 - 1973
Article 20 - 1973
Article 21 - 1973
Article 22 - 1973
Article 20 - 1972
Article 21 - 1972
Article 20 - 1971
Article 29 - 1971
Article 21 - 1970
Article 16 - 1968
Total Health and Sanitation
Highway Maintenance
79,001.77
520.51
749.70
311,921.80
105,956.94
33,765.00
72,779.23
5,298.19
120,603.31
457.50
14,164.55
2,539.00
1,071,387.31
Highway Maintenance Snow Removal
Expenses 85,838.77 Expenses 80,445.58
Carry Over 1973 -1974 11,106.87 Carry Over 1973 -1974 137.50
Article 16 - 1974 4,707.71
Article 17 - 1974 4,802.38
Article 19 - 1974 44,110.10 Traffic Regulation Control and Street Signs
Article 19A- 1974 500.00
Article 26 - 1974 6,000.00 Expenses 12,533.49
Article 61 - 1974 2,441.14 Carry Over 1973 -1974 502.90
Article 66 - 1974 1,000.00 Article 28 - 1974 16.50
Article 16 - 1973 1,057.63
Article 17 - 1973 44,535.00
Article 19 - 1973 17,429.70 Street Lights
Article 33 - 1973 6,000.00
Article 66 -68 - 1973 24,039.05 Expenses 161,692.70
Article 31 - 1972 65,826.46
Article 34 - 1971 60,000.00
Article 35 - 1971 14,359.05
Article 23 - 1970 9,687.50
Article 59 - 1967 1,000.00 Total Highway Maintenance 831,886.28
Road Machinery
Expenses 124,057.01
Carry Over 1973 -1974 503.62
Article 24 - 1974 40,839.00
Article 24 - 1973 6,716.62
107
Veterans Benefits
Administration
Personal Services
Expenses
Supplies
Services
Carry Over 1973 -1974
Aid and Expenses
Cash Grants
Hospital Care
Graves Registration
Total Veterans Benefits
Schools
Administration
Personal Services
Administration
Clerical
Expenses
Instruction
Personal Services
Coordinators and Dept. Heads
Principals
Teachers
Librarians
Guidance Counsellors
Psychologists
Secretaries and Clerks
Expenses
Textbooks
Contractual Services
Supplies and Materials
Capital Outlay
Tuition
Other School Services
Personal Services
Nurses and Doctor
Food Service Supervision
Expenses
Psychiatrists
Contractual Services
Other
Supplies and Materials
Operation and Maintenance of Plant
Personal Services
Maintenance
Custodian
SCHEDULE OF EXPENSES
7,480.00
95.91
35.00
2,451.55
41,261.82
4,243.30
377.30
55,944.88
157,793.20
139,403.28
52,332.05
322,054.97
455,941.67
7,884,361.89
255,460.92
417,443.16
99,397.84
410,300.56
79,277.77
15,162.89
347,573.41
44,132.43
113,777.77
101,959.56
34,141.55
6,097.50
286,293.32
2,039.11
3,207.23
81,823.52
660,408.58
108
Operation and Maintenance of Plant (Continued)
Expenses
Heat
Utilities
Contractual Services
Supplies and Materials
Other
Rental of Buildings
Transportation to Non - Public Schools
Out -of -State Travel
Vocational Education
Vocational Capital Expense Budget
Administrative Grant Title II
Adult Education
Adult Education Driver Ed.
Autistic Lexington
Autistic Arlington
Library Extension
L.A.B. Life Care
Learning Disabilities Title II
Education of Children from Low
Income Families
Magnet Program
METCO
Multi- Handicapped - Burlington
Pupil School Material Recoveries
School Carry Over 1973 -1974
Article 2 - 1971
Article 7 - 1964
Total Schools
221,230.75
267,534.67
177,846.63
68,008.50
2,985.00
1,505.00
15,234.45
10,388.50
249,597.56
131,807.00
5,667.00
14,194.00
13,273.12
21,637.72
51,231.98
13,674.27
46,925.32
97,584.84
33,997.00
7,249.00
477,459.05
31,167.85
886.63
118,679.41
67,866.67
3,310.20
14,121,322.30
SCHEDULE OF EXPENSES
Cary Memorial Library Unclassified (Continued)
Personal Services 299,698.25
Expenses
Supplies 17,770.71
Services 31,236.37
Books 49,522.98
State Aid to Libraries 11,955.44
Article 34A - 1973 164,524.37
Article 34B - 1973 (Equipment) 16,916.01
Article 34C - 1973 399,817.74
Article 35 - 1973 425.85
Total Library 991,867.72
Parks, Recreation and Unclassified
Parks
Expenses 34,661.23
Carry Over 1973 -1974 343.20
Recreation
Personal Services
Article 49 - 1970
Article 32 - 1968
Article 80 - 1967
Article 45 - 1963
Total Park Recreation and Unclassfied
Public Service Enterprises
Water Maintenance
200.00
70.00
241.00
1,273.75
713,450.24
Expenses 31,319.46
Carry Over 1973 -1974 1,543.81
Water Services
Article 18 - 1974 18,172.75
Article 18 - 1973 1,536.44
Total Public Service Enterprises 52,572.46
71,584.19 Cemeteries
Expenses Expenses
Supplies 7,261.94 Supplies 1,929.44
Services 9,735.51 Services 1,111.48
Article 38 - 1974 800.00
Article 42 - 1974 20,348.03 Article 15 - 1971 5,046.95
Article 44 - 1973 549.00
Article 45 - 1973 5,748.40 Total Cemeteries 8,087.87
Article 45 - 1972 257.00
Unclassified
Trustees of Public Trust
Capital Expenditures Committee
Permanent Building Committee
Town Celebrations Committee
Historic Districts Commission
Conservation Commission
Board of Retirement
Article 34 - 1974
Article 46 - 1974
Article 47 - 1974
Article 48 - 1974
Article 53 - 1974
Article 55 - 1974
Article 68 - 1974
Article 55 - 1973
Article 57 - 1972
Article 5 - 1971
Miscellaneous
639.61 Interest on Debt
Public Works Building 3,150.00
35.00 Library 600.00
Street Sewer and Library 2,380.00
45.00 Town Office 6,960.00
School 236,821.50
345.44 Municipal Purpose 58,500.00
Streets and Water Main 647.00
1,599.96 Sewers 40,.226,50
Bond Anticipation Loans 24,449.68
4,208.75 Water 476.00
Maturing Debt
398,285.07 Public Works Building 30,000.00
Library 15,000.00
95,000.00 Street Sewer and Library 20,000.00
1,700.00 Town Offices 165,000.00
7,000.00 School 1,026,000.00
5,712.23 Street 20,000.00
3,857.25 Water 7,000.00
12,000.00 Sewer 138,000.00
2,966.64 Municipal Purpose 150,000.00
360.00
26,517.18 Total Debt and Interest 1,945,210.68
104.86
109
Miscellaneous (Continued)
Investments
Bond Anticipation Loan
School Lunch Program
Personal Services
Supplies
Refunds
Perpetual Care - Westview
Sale of Lots - Westview
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax
Real Estate Tax
Personal Property Tax
Water Rates
Water Liens
Estimated Receipts - Demand and
Interest and Miscellaneous
Ambulance
Water House Connection
Sewer House Connection
Street - Sewer - Sidewalk Assessments
Petty Cash
SCHEDULE OF EXPENSES
44,056,587.04
320,000.00
199,959.95
330,429.02
234.00
306.00
20,464.02
112,635.32
150.76
965.84
1,433.69
3,982.35
14.00
2,540.36
2,901.31
443.83
500.00
110
Refunds (Continued)
Payroll Recoveries
Fire Department Union Dues
Police Union Dues
Public Works Union Dues
School Custodian Union Dues
Teachers Union Dues
Tax Sheltered Annuities
Bicentennial
Insurance Claims
Athletics
Expenditures Recovered
Federal W/H Tax
State W/H Tax
Blue Cross and Group Insurance
State and County Assessments
Police and Fire Off Duty
Public Works Off Duty
PL92 -512- Revenue Sharing
Chapter 90 -East Street
MDC Sewer Rates
Perpetual Care Fund
Sporting Licenses
Dog Licenses
Conservation Account
Harrington Seedling Forest
28.11
2,639.00
668.00
4,911.50
3,171.66
57,401.80
137,741.32
86,518.54
11,587.69
150,713.08
11,828.53
2,412,236.89
627,961.22
218,072.98
1,924,092.92
64,736.92
1,139.99
375,050.96
42,313.14
6,675.00
11,000.00
6,511.00
10,288.05
2,818.28
215.93
Total Expenditures 74,844,999.07
Retirement Board
At the 1975 Annual Town Meeting, $373,125. was appropriated as the Town's share of
contributory retirement pensions, and $2,900. to cover the operating expenses of the
retirement system for the 1976 fiscal year. In addition $146,000 was voted to pay the
pensions of the non - contributory retirees. The Lexington Housing Authority contributed
$1,875.
During the year, 16 employees were retired under the contributory, and one under
the non - contributory sections of the retirement laws. The number pensioned from the
Town is 166 as of December 31, 1975.
On June 24, 1975 an election was held for the employee's representative seat on the
Board of Retirement for a three year term to expire July 1, 1978. The results were as
follows:
Walter F. Spellman, Retired, Fire Department
James Graham, Public Works Department
Total votes cast
58 votes
33 votes
91
During the twelve month period ending November 30, 1975, the assets of the retirement
system increased over $389.000. A comparative balance sheet of the financial condition is
submitted herewith.
COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET
ACCOUNT November 30, 1974 November 30, 1975
Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities
Bonds $2,298,985.06 $2,578,708.81
Stocks 279,563.25 295,887.00
Cash on hand or in banks 102,399.76 98,747.77
Accrued interest paid on investments 4,097.07 3,673.12
Annuity savings fund $1,885,638.02 $1,986,915.68
Annuity reserve fund 356,862.79 527,632.08
Military service fund 3,794.13 3,001,66
Pension fund 490,163.56 548,349.99
Expense fund 4,790.75 5,027.47
Deductions - Group 1 153,729.41 182,058.82
Deductions - Group 4 60,210.69 67,896.07
Profit on sale of investments 281.37 -
Refunds - Group 1 34,737.23 35,204.61
Refunds - Group 4 7,808.01 26,924.85
Annuities paid 40,749.12 41,473.15
Pensions paid 295,281.60 372,185.39
Expenses paid 2,498.63 2,463.77
Income on investments 110,649.01 134,386.70
Total assets and liabilities $3,066,119.73 $3,066,119.73 $3,455,268.47 $3,455,268.47
George P. Morey, Chairman
Walter F. Spellman, Employees' Elected Representative
Richard M. Perry, Secretary, Ex- officio Member
Portfolio, Retirement System Funds, November 30, 1975
30NDS
DESCRIPTION PAR VALUE DESCRIPTION
U.S. GOVERNMENT UTILITIES (CONTINUED)
Alabama Power Co. 4 7/8 of 89
U.S. Treasury Bonds Reg. 3 1/4 of 83 10,000 Alabama Power Co. 5 of 90
U.S. Treasury Bonds Reg. 3 1/2 of 90 125,000
U.S. Treasury Bonds Reg. 4 of 80 15,000 Apalachian Power Co. 4 3/8 of 92
Arkansas Power and Light Co. 3 1/2 of 82
U.S. Treasury Bonds Reg. 4 1/4 of 75 -85 35,000 Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. 8 1/4 of 99
Boston Edison Co. 4 3/4 of 95
Boston Edison Co. 9 of 99
Boston Gas Co. 4.65 of 90
5,000 Boston Gas Co. 9 3/4 of 95
Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co. 4 1/8 of 87
Cleveland Electric Illum. Co. 4 3/8 of 94
Commonwealth Edison Co. 3 1/2 of 86
10,000 Commonwealth Edison Co. 8 of 2003
OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
Internat'l. Bank for Reconstr. & Devel.
4 1/4 of 79
UTILITIES
Alabama Power Co. 4 1/2 of 91
111
PAR VALUE
10,000
3,000
15,000
5,000
20,000
10,000
30,000
10,000
40,000
2,000
10,000
5,000
50,000
RETIREMENT BOARD
BONDS
DESCRIPTION PAR VALUE
Commonwealth Edison
Connecticut Light &
Consolidated Edison
Consumers Power Co.
Consumers Power Co.
Co. 9 3/8 of 2004
Power 6 7/8 of 98
Co. 4 1/4 of 86
4 of 86
4 5/8 of 89
Duke Power Co. 8 1/2 of 2000
Duke Power Co. 7 3/4 of 2002
Duquesne Light Co. 3 1/2 of 86
Duquesne Light Co. 8 3/4 of 2000
El Paso Electric Co. 7 3/4 of 2001
Fall River Electric Light Co. 3 3/4 of 83
Fall River Electric Light Co. 4 3/8 of 88
Georgia Power Co. 3 5/8 of 86
Hartford Electric Light Co. 7 1/2 of 2003
Idaho Power Co. 5 1/4 of 96
Jersey Central Power & Light Co. 4 1/8 of 86
Jersey Central Power & Light Co. 5 1/4 of 89
Louisiana Power & Light Co. 7 1/8 of 98
Louisville Gas & Electric Co. 5 5/8 of 96
Mississippi Power & Light Co. 4 1/8 of 88
Niagara- Mohawk Power Corp. 5 7/8 of 96
Niagara- Mohawk Power Corp. 7 3/4 of 2002
Niagara- Mohawk Power Corp. 12.60 of 1981
Ohio Edison Co. 8 3/8 of 2001
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. 4 5/8 of 97
Pennsylvania Elec. Co. 4 1/8 of 83
Pennsylvania Power & Light Co. 9 of 2000
Philadelphia Elec. Co. 3 1/8 of 83
Potomac Elec. Power Co. 5 1/8 of 2001
Public Serv. Co. of Indiana Inc. 3 3/8 of 84
Public Service Co. of N.H. 3 1/4 of 84
Sierra Pacific Power 5 1/4 of 86
Southern California Edison 3 5/8 of 81
Southern California Edison 4 1/2 of 86
Texas Elec. Serv. Co. 8 7/8 of 2000
Union Electric Co. 4 3/8 of 88
Union Electric Co. 4 1/2 of 95
Utah Power & Light Co. 7 of 98
Virginia Elec. & Power Co. 4 3/8 of 93
Virginia Elec. & Power Co. 11 of 94
Wisconsin Public Serv. 7 1/4 of 99
RAILROADS
Burlington Northern, Inc. 7 1/4 of 86
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway 4 1/2 of 92
Great Northern Railroad 3 1/8 of 90
Hocking Valley Railroad 4 1/2 of 99
Illinois Cent. R.R. Equip. Trust 7 1/4 of 86
Lake Shore & Mich. South. Railway 3 1/2 of 97
Louisville & Nashville R.R. Equip. 4 1/4 of 76
Missouri- Pacific R.R. Equip 4 1/4 of 77
Missouri - Pacific R.R. 4 1/4 of 90
Norfolk & Western Railway 3 of 95
Norfolk & Western Railway 4 of 83
Northern Pacific Railway Reg 4 of 97
St. Louis -San Francisco R R. 4 1/4 of 80
Seaboard Coastline R.R. Equip 9 1/4 of 82
Texas & Pacific Railway Co. 3 7/8 of 85
TELEPHONE
50,000 American Tel & Tel Co. 2 7/8 of 87 5,000
15,000 American Tel & Tel Co. 3 1/4 of 84 5,000
25,000 American Tel & Tel Co. 5 1/8 of 2001 25,000
5,000 American Tel & Tel Co. 5 1/2 of 97 25,000
15,000 American Tel & Tel Co. 8 3/4 of 2000 50,000
35,000 Bell Tel of Pennsylvania 7 1/2 of 2013 50,000
15,000 General Telephone Calif. 5 of 87 5,000
5,000 Illinois Bell Telephone 4.25 of 88 5,000
35,000 Illinois Bell Telephone 4 7/8 of 97 15,000
40,000 Illinois Bell Telephone 8 of 2005 15,000
2,000 Michigan Bell Telephone 4 3/8 of 91 20,000
5,000 Michigan Bell Telephone 9.60 of 2008 50,000
5,000 Mountain States Tel & Tel Co. 4 3/8 of 88 5,000
50,000 Mountain States Tel & Tel Co. 5 1/2 of 2005 20,000
25,000 New England Tel & Tel Co. 6 1/2 of 79 45,000
5,000 New York Tel. Co. 3 1/8 of 78 5,000
1,000 New York Tel. Co. 4 5/8 of 2004 15,000
30,000 New York Tel. Co. 7 1/2 of 2009 15,000
25,000 Northwestern Bell Tel. Co. 7 1/2 of 2005 45,000
Ohio Bell Tel. Co. 5 3/8 of 2007 10,000
Pacific Tel & Tel Co. 3 1/8 of 83 5,000
South Central Bell Tel. 8 1/4 of 2013 50,000
Southern Bell Tel & Tel Co. 4 of 83 5,000
Southern Bell Tel & Tel Co. 4 3/8 of 98 10,000
Southern Bell Tel & Tel Co. 4 3/8 of 2001 15,000
Southern Bell Tel & Tel Co. 7 5/8 of 2013 50,000
Southwestern Bell Tel Co. 5 3/8 of 2006 15,000
Wisconsin Tel Co. 8 of 2014 75,000
1,000
10,000
35,000
50,000
40,000
20,000
5,000
40,000
7,000
25,000
2,000
10,000
3,000
5,000
10,000
100,000
2,000
25,000
30,000
5,000
100,000
35,000
35,000
50,000
25,000
15,000
40,000
25,000
10,000
10,000
25,000
25,000
10,000
25,000
20,000
25,000
12,000
BANK - CAPITAL AND CONVERTIBLE NOTES
Bankers Trust Co. 4 1/2 of 88
Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A. 4 7/8 of 93
Chemical Bank - N.Y. Trust 5 of 93
Citicorp Bank, N.Y. 5 3/4 of 2000
Crocker Citizens National Bank 4.60 of 89
New Eng. Merchants Nat'l Bank 5 of 94
COMMERCIAL
General Electric Co. 5.30 of 92
General Motors Accept. Corp. 7.85 of 98
112
BANK STOCKS
NAME OF BANK
Bankers Trust - New York Corp.
Baystate Corp.
Boston Company, Inc.
Brookline Trust Company,
Chase Manhattan Nat'l. Bank
Chemical Bank New York Trust Co.
Detroit Bank and Trust Co.
First National Bank of Boston
First National City Corp., New York
Manufacturer's Hanover Trust Co.
Manufacturer's Nat'l. Bank of Detroit
J. P. Morgan and Co., Inc.
New England Merchants Nat'l. Bank
Shawmut Association, Inc.
State Street - Boston Financial Corp.
TOTAL
33,000
2,500
1,400
80,004
25,000
60,000
30,000
50,000
NUMBER OF
SHARES
112
1,000
2,000
334
542
346
358
1,016
1,248
688
241
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
11,885
LEXINGTON
"The Birthplace of American Liberty"
Population March 1, 1975 Census - 32,477
Highest elevation - 385 feet above mean sea level
Lowest elevation - 110 feet above mean sea level
Settled - 1642 - Cambridge Farms
Incorporated as a Town - 1713
Valuation - $249,714,150.00
Tax Rate - 1975 - $72.00
Area of Town in acres 10,650.42
Area of Town in square miles 16.64
Extreme length in miles 5.80
Extreme width in miles 4.85
Public Streets
Accepted in miles 117.72
Private Streets
Unaccepted in miles 25.31
Paper Streets in miles 9.34
State Highways in miles 17.10
Trunk Sewers in miles 32.87
Street Sewers in miles 104.27
Water Mains in miles 151.21
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.
Lexington, Massachusetts